Re: [RCSE] Security issues and R/C models

2004-10-21 Thread Martin Usher
Studying the NRA as a political model is not a bad idea I think the AOPA might be a better model. They appear to have an effective legislative program in place to protect general aviation from the excesses of government. Their interests overlap our interests so maybe the AMA should try to work

Re: [RCSE] Transfers?

2004-10-21 Thread Arne Ansper
Hi! Martin Kopplow has developed really nice technique. He prints directly on kevlar. Check out his tailfeathers on the link below (you must join the SALglider group in Yahoo to see them). Arne -- Forwarded message -- Date: Fri, 2 Jul 2004 21:25:07 +0200 From: martin kopplow

Re: [RCSE] Zoom Time

2004-10-21 Thread Harley Michaelis
Thanks, Dave. . .that's good stuff! Interesting that 107 fps equates to 72.95 MPH. Crude Rule of thumb: 2/3 FPS = MPH When I could run a 100 yard dash in 10 seconds (30 ft/sec), the coach said that was 20 MPH. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

Re: [RCSE] Winch line tension

2004-10-21 Thread Eddie Smith
At 01:12 AM 10/21/04, you wrote: Eddie: I would be very interested in knowing about the resistors that you have used and how you wired them up. Actually, IMO, the whole list would love to get this info, and pictures would be worth a thousand words. Thanks for sharing this. Jack Harper Houston

[RCSE] Zoom zoom zoom....the sound of RCSD articles?

2004-10-21 Thread Kurt W. Zimmerman
I've been reading this thread with great interest. One thing that I've not noticed is something that I do on a zoom. On launch, I'm using a full-camber. When I'm about to enter my zoom, I not only take out the full-camber, but I go into a full reflex. My goal here is to get as much speed built

Re: [RCSE] Security issues and R/C models-keep politics off the exchange

2004-10-21 Thread Barry Andersen
Just a polite request to keep this sort of political rant off the exchange. There's plenty of venues for this stuff. Soaring should be a safe haven from politics. Enough Barry Andersen Studying the NRA as a political model is not a bad idea And why not? I love to hear the NRA bashers rant

[RCSE] Clubs around Lompoc

2004-10-21 Thread mpodder
Are there any glider clubs in or close to Lompoc Ca.? Maurice 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.

Re: [RCSE] Security issues and R/C models-keep politics off the exchange

2004-10-21 Thread Kevin Sheen
While I agree with Barry's premise that partisan politics (while at the same time sheepishly admitting to contributing to it in the past) are best discussed elsewhere, it would be foolish of us to ignore the effect of lobbying efforts in our represented republic. All three of the AMA

Re: [RCSE] Zoom zoom zoom....the sound of RCSD articles?

2004-10-21 Thread Stephen Syrotiak
Geeze Kurt; now everyone knows that! ;) 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.

[RCSE] DAW KA6 kits return along with others

2004-10-21 Thread Ed Berris
For those of you that do not already know, SkyKing RC Products has taken over the production of many of the DAW EPP kits. During the next few months, we will be re-releasing the following kits: DAW KA6 3 Meter - first deliveries at the end of November DAW 1-26 2 Meter - first deliveries at the

RE: [RCSE] Security issues and R/C models-keep politics off the exchange

2004-10-21 Thread Howard Mark
Kevin, WHAT work with the FAA has Dave Brown done? In his August article - (which should be required reading for ALL soaring enthusiasts) he tells of his trip to the FAA; a meeting in which he said he was shocked to discover that pilots regularly flew models higher than 400 feet! Reminds me

RE: [RCSE] Paul Siegel Dominates F5J Electric Soaring...Again!

2004-10-21 Thread George Voss
He was busy defending his WORLD title in Arizona! Actually it was in New Mexico. I was wondering when someone would post the top 3 of this event. Id also like to know what they flew and what power packages they used. Anyone?

Re: [RCSE] Security issues and R/C models-keep politics off the exchange

2004-10-21 Thread Martin Usher
Soaring should be a safe haven from politics. We can't ignore politics because unfortunately it won't ignore us. I'd wholehartedly agree that bringing in the NRA with all the baggage that entails isn't at all constructive but at the other extreme just pretending that government is going to look

[RCSE] Cumberland fun fly

2004-10-21 Thread vmax
Would someome please send me the e-mail that went out about this a couple days ago. Thanks, Terry

[RCSE] FMA Receivers For Sale, Ham 72mhz

2004-10-21 Thread Edmonds, Terry D
FMA Receivers For Sale Quantity Model Frequency 2 Micro 2000 53.3mhz 2 Quantum 8 Ch-04 1 Fortress 2000 53.3mhz 1 Fortress 2000 Ch-25 Ch-34 (two crystals) Make offer on any or all. Terry Edmonds [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] keep politics off the exchange

2004-10-21 Thread Craig Allen
I have waited patently this week for this thread based on ignorance and misinformation to die, but it seems to have a life of it’s own! Would you right wing anti-American Wako’s please find another forum to express you hatred and ignorance towards our country (USA) and it’s laws. I hear there

Re: [RCSE] Broadband Over Powerline approved

2004-10-21 Thread Doug McLaren
On Mon, Oct 18, 2004 at 02:12:43PM -, tonyestep wrote: | In general this is the case with any commercial product or service | that emits radiation. However, the FCC's intent in this case | apparently is to give power companies a free pass to radiate across | the entire 2-30 mhz spectrum,

RE: [RCSE] Security issues and R/C models-keep politics off the exchange

2004-10-21 Thread Howard Mark
Martin, I've only seen speculation here - no facts at all. I'm not aware that anyone has presented any empirical data supporting the notion that the government is disabling RC aircraft. Mark -Original Message- From: Martin Usher [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October

Re: [RCSE] Cumberland fun fly

2004-10-21 Thread Kerry Cochrell
Announcing the 38th Annual SOAR for FUN on scenic Mount Knobbly in West Virginia near Cumberland, MD on 6-7 Nov 2004.Two fun-filled days of camaraderie and scenery that only mountain-top soaringin the Autumn can bring you! (weather permitting!)All are welcome, AMA required for pilots. Usually,

Re: [RCSE] Clubs around Lompoc

2004-10-21 Thread George Gillburg
Are there any glider clubs in or close to Lompoc Ca.? Maurice I don't know if you would consider it close, but there is the Pismo Beach Soaring Society.  You could contact Dave Zucker or Norm Timbs.George Gillburg Bakersfield, California RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News.

[RCSE] Help!

2004-10-21 Thread Keith
I'm not doing something right here in trying to unsubscribe from the list. Can anyone just send my the commands verbatim? Keith

Re: [RCSE] keep politics off the exchange

2004-10-21 Thread Albert E. Wedworth
Right On Crag! Go get um boy! AL Albert E. Wedworth ( AL ) ERA Capshaw RealestateREALTOR- ASSOCIATECell 530-228-9445Fax 530-343-1715

Re: [RCSE] keep politics off the exchange

2004-10-21 Thread JIM EALY
TWIMC I am not sure that we can do (politics) that! Model Rocket jocks already need FAA, etc permission to schedule a meet. Fun flying (legal) doesn't exist for them. And most rocket sites are not close to where a lot of rocket jocks live. I am not sure why anyone would think that glider flying

[RCSE] Test

2004-10-21 Thread ricefamily1123
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[RCSE] Anyone make an MS Excel set-up log sheet for the JR9303?

2004-10-21 Thread Richard_Jones
Thanks, RJ

[RCSE] anybody have Fast Eddies' address?

2004-10-21 Thread AMA3655
I need to contact Ed Franz. Anybody have his address?TIA - Rob Glover

[RCSE] Thanks-To all who sent me Ed's address.

2004-10-21 Thread AMA3655
Some times you guys are worth the price. Rob Glover 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.

Re: [RCSE] Anyone make an MS Excel set-up log sheet for the JR9303?

2004-10-21 Thread Dan Kitching
I can absolutely make one up, and I'll do a great/complete job of it. Now, who wants to send me a 9303? Ch.58 please. Dan - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Soaring Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2004 8:38 PM Subject: [RCSE] Anyone make an MS Excel

Re: [RCSE] Security issues and R/C models-keep politics off the exchange

2004-10-21 Thread Ken Leamy
It comes down to one thing. If you Ignore government and not pay attention to what they do or say, you lose. One day you go to your favorite field to fly and there is someone with a uniform There to stop you you scratch your head and say what happened. Well if you paid attention and stood your

[RCSE] Insecurity issues and R/C models-keep tics out of my shorts

2004-10-21 Thread GordySoar
Great day of soaring in Tullahoma today. I started in Fayetteville early this morning, dense fog but no big deal since I was actually doing some work. Weather report stated that it would burn off and turn into a gorgeous day, which it did. I flew with lots of buzzards from 10am till about

[RCSE] Florida Soaring

2004-10-21 Thread James C Deck
I'll be in Longboat Key (near Sarasota) for about 3 more weeks and wouldn't mind visiting any local soaring sites. I'd appreciate any directions. Thanks in advance, Jim Deck

Re: [RCSE] Security issues and R/C models-keep politics off the exchange

2004-10-21 Thread Jeff Gortatowsky
--- Ken Leamy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It comes down to one thing. If you Ignore government and not pay attention to what they do or say, you lose. exactly. And be it guns or R/C Sailplanes, it will be gone. Frankly I don't own a gun... never have. But understand COMPLETELY the gun owner's

Re: [RCSE] Florida Soaring, and voting

2004-10-21 Thread Steve Meyer
Hey it's about time for a new Non Soaring topic. Hey Jim, you going to place a couple of votes while you are down there? You should have enough time to establish residency. :-) Hey vote for me too. Here is the NEW Florida voting machine that the Democrats wanted so bad.

[RCSE] unsubscribing

2004-10-21 Thread Keith McLellan
Thanks to all who pointed out to me that my email was formatted in HTML/RTF. I thought I had my default set to plain text. Problem is now solved and am leaving the list for the winter while I get my new business up and running (not enough time to deal with R/C of any kind for the next couple