Once again, as usual my friend Murph has hit the nail on the head. Thanks Murph, that was great advice as to General rules of thumb, methods, setup and behavior. Allow me to stop right here and elaborate a bit on Murph. Murph has a unique way of observing a particular problem/issue, analyzing for a short period and coming up with an absolutely unique and yet simple solution that has blown right past the majority of all the rest of us. I have a couple of other examples I will share with all. These were questions that ironically Mr. Swingle had posed to all. It was coincidence that I happened to meet up with Murph when these two other questions were asked by young Swingle. They are as follows and are for entertainment purposes only. Do enjoy. Cliff Lindgren.
Here is the first of young Swingle's dilemma: -----Original Message----- From: Bill Swingle [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 9:32 AM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] Planes become busses. I recently flew on 6 separate commercial flights. Not a noteworthy trip but it ranged from smaller airports up to Chicago O'Hare. Quite a few take offs and landings (the fun parts). Sadly, I came to a realization. I have lost that sense of wonder/joy/fun/etc. The aircraft had ceased being airplanes and turned into little more than busses. I used to enjoy feeling the gear retracting and the flaps dropping. I'd occasionally paste my face against the window like a small child (discreetly of course). But now, it was just a bus! Little more. Gad, what a sorry state of affairs. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA Here is my reply with Murph's solution. "As some of you may know, I have a good friend named Murph. He has no Internet service, (lives in a tree house) otherwise he would be out on the exchange continually advising a lot of you with your problems. I visited him last evening (he had just corked a fresh batch of "Bathtub Gin" and I was invited over to sample some). Anyway, I find he is very interested in hearing about other folks laments so he can use his unique ability, by cutting to the chase, analyzing the problem and coming up with a sure cure for the person in pain. I thought Mr. Swingle's problem was a worthy one and proceeded to indulge Murph to see what he could come up with. As usual, Murph immediately (a few good belts of his recent Batch of Gin of course preceded any pondering on Swingle's dilemma) jumped right in and the following, is his solution for Mr. Swingle. If any others of you might have a similar or even totally unique situation, Murph has advised me he is now taking on new clientele and for a small fee would be more than happy to help. Cliff Lindgren Dated 3/2/05 Dear Mr. Osohigh, as you know, I am not privy to RCSE, but occasionally get offered little tidbits so crucial to the survival of RCSE, that I feel compelled to help those in need and beg you to post my advise. Once again, it is my pleasure to provide Mr. Bill Swingle of Janesville, California the following. (per usual, there will be no charge for this service.) Text follows: Bill- Murphy here to try and help ya out once again dude. Set back in yer chair and listen up. I've seen your kind of pain before. It starts out as a little discontent by sitting there in Row 17, Seat E. Oh sure, you think that the little white ~envelope~ (some call it a "barf-bag") in the seat back in front of you is meant for "just anybody". Well, it's not! Trust me on this one Bill, the airlines are NOT trying to make you feel small or insignificant by placing you in Row 17, Seat E. If you don't believe me, the next time you fly, specifically request "17-E". After you stow your carry-on baggage and set back in that recliner, take a moment to get a close look at that barf-bag. Open it, and turn it inside out. Ask the Stewardess, I mean Flight Attendant, for a magnifying glass AND a shot glass. Put the shot glass to use five or six times before you employ the use of the magnifying glass. Walla! If you squint your eyes, you will actually see that the inside of the white envelope has embossed in it: "For the Personal Use of Bill Swingle". Now, if that doesn't re-kindle your love and appreciation of flying, nothing will! Bill, between you and me, there is a possibility that it is not as simple as that above. There is a fairly rare disease referred to as DBS, and unfortunately your symptoms appear to mimic those of classic DBS patients. DBS, or "Depraved Bus Syndrome" could be your problem. I noted in your second paragraph, and I quote you: "The aircraft had ceased being airplanes and turned into little more than buses". Bill, that statement in itself should be a sure tip-off to trained specialists in DBS. Although there are no known antidotes for the physical composites of DBS, there is a "self-help" mental exercise that has been 99.9% effective in a test group of willing and un-paid participants. While it is difficult to solve every disease and affliction known to man over the internet, your buddy Murphy here has one heck of a record going. To get a better appreciation of Deprived Bus Syndrome, answer the following few questions: 1. Which carried more passengers? A. Sopwith Camel B. Greyhound Bus Lines C. Elvis Lines D. None of the above. 2. Who carries more passengers between Reno and Winnemucca per year? A. Airplanes B. Buses C. Sopwith Camels D. All of the above 3. If you had to jump out using a parachute, which would be the safest to jump out of: A. An Airplane B. A Bus C. A relationship with a bi-curious Girlfriend D. A Ferris Wheel going the wrong way If you answered "A" to all three questions, you need to stop flying toy airplanes. If you answered "B" to all three questions, you are correct (and can probably get a scholarship to "Bus Buddies University" (and immediate salvation from DBS, by the way!) If you answered "C" to all the questions, you might consider running as an officer or for a position with the Executive Committee of The Northern California Slope Soarers Club. If you answered "D" to any of the questions, call me 1-800-GET-ACLU and I'll see what I can do. Hope this helps. Murph "always here to help" Murphy Here is another one of Murph's unique contributions towards one of Bill's dilemmas that he seemingly comes up with from time to time. Once again, Murph hit the nail square on the head again. The wisdom of Solomon comes to mind when I think about Murph's answers. Bill had posed the question I believe as to what was everyone's favorite plane to fly. Dated 6/7/02 I presented the Swingle question to my flying buddy "Murphy" and this is what the nutcase replied with. I really wonder about his ability to comprehend. To put it quite simply I find "Murph" to be mentally "in and out". Lately, it seems more out than in. His response is as follows: Response to Bill Swingle regarding favorite planes: Well, as best as I can recollect, it was back in my Woodshop class at San Rafael High School back in '65. Our instructor, Mr. Sawbuck, was a real stickler for detail. Why, I can remember him giving me guff (and a bad grade at that) because my hand hewn toothpicks were too thick. I explained to him that half my cousins in Tennessee where missing every other tooth, and after showing him a picture of the family re-union, he changed my grade from a D- to an A+. You see, my toothpicks were just about as wide as a kernal of corn, or "Jes Right fer the Pickin'" as we used to say. Mr. Sawbuck always said, "Function before Form". That quote always struck home with me, and I've tried to live my life with Mr. Sawbuck's words inscribed in the Cerebelum of my Soul. That's why I swear by Metamucil..."Function before Form". Okay, well, getting back to the question you posed, Mr. Swingle (catchy name at that), what was my most memorable plane? That's a tough one Bill. Actually, I had two that I could never ever decide which was my favorite. My Sawbuck had me do a handrail for a spiral staircase one day, and that was my first exposure to a Compass Plane. Now that sucker could take her down just a sliver at a time, until the handrail fit "just so". Didn't matter, mind you, whether the handrail went left or right, up or down, that good ol' Compass Plane could move some wood. That's all I have to say about that plane. The other plane that has to be tied for the honors is a gal I met at Mel's Drive-in, up yonder Lombard Street. Used to call her "Plane Jane", but lemme tell ya one thing Bill, there warn't nuthin' plane about plane Jane. She'd skiddy up ta the window with all the muscle tone of an ice cream sundae, and lay it all on the tray. Thank goodness I had a good friend Merle, who owned a glass shop...saved my arse a number of times. Hope this helps your survey. Well, Bill, don't hesitate to ask for more details if you should need them. I think I wore out the compass plane and threw her out. But I think plane Jane is still shakin' it down, and I think she works at a bar called "Mona's Gorilla Lounge" downtown. I'll get ya the number. -Murphy- RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to soaring-request@airage.com -----Original Message----- From: Murph[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2006 7:16 PM To: Bill Swingle; Soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] Aerotowing Say Hey Bill! Although I'm a former Navy guy, I checked with some bro's on the ~other side~, and got some good advise here for ya: General Rules of Thumb are the following: 1. When saluting a General, always salute with your right hand. Keep the thumb tightly clenched against the index finger of the rigid right hand. Keep the thumb as straight as possible, however, due to the stress of encountering a General, do not be suprised if a slight ~crook~ appears at the mid-point of the thumb (no matter how straight you try to keep it). Never look the General in the eye (they might ask you to "volunteer" for something), and neither should you look at your thumb, for it is a sign of weakness. While it is important to wash the edge of your pinky finger (because it faces the General if the salute is done correctly), the only part of your thumb you need to wash is the very outward tip, because it could leave a smudge mark on your temple if you changed the oil lately in a Hummer or SUV. That's all I know about General rules of thumb. As for "setup and behavior" you inquire about, this is MOST important: If someone tries to "set you up" with a General's daughter, forget it. You're just asking for trouble from the beginning. Your "behavior" will tip off the General, and you know that that means....Booty Duty. Hope this helps- Murphy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Swingle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <Soaring@airage.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2006 2:11 PM Subject: [RCSE] Aerotowing > All this talk about aerotowing has me intrigued. I've never done it but it > seems to me that it'd be a most enjoyable way to launch. > > What are the general rules of thumb regarding methods, setup and behavior? > > Bill Swingle > Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. 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