Re: [RCSE] Tree story - straight down with a twist

2008-01-30 Thread Kurt Zimmerman
Hummm reminds me of another Eastern Soaring League event I was attending in Maynard, Mass at the CRRC site, I'm guessing back in the late 90's... Had my new Inventec Pelican (thank you Mike P.). I was having a great day weekend I love that plane... I was very comfortable with it... well, d

[RCSE] Tree story - straight down with a twist

2008-01-30 Thread Hilaunch
In a message dated 1/29/08 8:43:41 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Why has every tree strike I've had end up with my prized glider coming stalling straight down on a wing tip. Go figure. Maybe 10 years ago, while flying an SC2 contest at El Dorado park in Long Be

Re: [RCSE] Tree story - straight down with a twist.

2008-01-30 Thread Jack Iafret
For those that need revenge--- 50mph winds at 2 AM blew down a very large pine in my back yard last night, only winged things that are affected are the bunches of birds that live there because the feeder is only 15 feet away. Tree guys coming at 11:00. Jack On Jan 30, 2008 10:18 AM, David Zucke

Re: [RCSE] Tree story - straight down with a twist.

2008-01-30 Thread David Zucker
In a message dated 1/29/08 8:43:41 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Why has every tree strike I've had end up with my prized glider stalling straight down on a wing tip. Go figure. My first thought was to step into its path and catch it. My second thought was t