Re: [RCSE] When a dollar was a dollar.

2002-10-16 Thread Bill Harris
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], George Voss <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm afraid I'll have to disagree. While the molded planes are nice, (I have several) planes like the Addiction, Super V and other 'bagged' planes are just as competitive. If you take the time and energy, you can make a built-up st

Re: [RCSE] When a dollar was a dollar.

2002-10-16 Thread Bill Harris
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Jason Werner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Bill, > I have to disagree to some extent. Yes, models are WAY expensive. Yet > it is the nature of competition that drove it there. > > In all competition that requires equipment (and really in all > competitions), t

Re: [RCSE] When a dollar was a dollar.

2002-10-16 Thread Tom
Guys, If you're upset about spending $800-$1200 plus radio on a molded ship to fly a couple of seasons of TD with, try spending $300-$400 on a DLG that will only live a few contests if you're lucky (ONE if you fly golf at the nats.) Then take into account the fact that you'll spend a full we

Re: [RCSE] When a dollar was a dollar.

2002-10-16 Thread James V. Bacus
There are many more hobbies/sports that are more expensive than this one, compared to some of my previous interests I find this one quite affordable. > Jim Downers Grove, IL Member of the Chicago SOAR club, AMA 592537LSF 7560 Level III ICQ 6997780R/C Soaring Page at www.jimbacus.net R

Re: [RCSE] When a dollar was a dollar.

2002-10-15 Thread Mark Miller
Was a dollar ever really worth a dollar? I remember buying my first Hobie Hawk for $150.00 and thinking I was out of my ever loving mind. I look back now and it was one of the best buys I have made in this hobby. I'm still flying the thing. This was back in the days of Windfree's, Windrifters et

Re: [RCSE] When a dollar was a dollar.

2002-10-15 Thread Bill Malvey
Why are we surprised?? I remember paying 20 cents a gallon for gasoline in high school, I paid $3,000 for my first NEW car, and I can still remember when Motel 6 REALLY was 6 dollars!! (not $38). On the other hand I can also remember (the same time frame as above) when a 6-channel Pro-Line radio