[RCSE] Re: F3F this weekend

2005-08-10 Thread Ron Russell
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], Ron Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes Just a wee reminder that Fife Soarers will be holding an F3f event next Saturday 14/08/05 at East Lomond, 9.30 for 10.00 start. Please pass this on to anyone you know who might be interested. Directions on the Fife Soarers web

[RCSE] F5J World Challenge in Joseph Or. 7/7-10/05 info 6.000cash purse

2005-08-10 Thread Albert E. Wedworth
Hi All I haven't heard anything on the list aboutthe F5j event in Joseph Or. last month.. Did it happen? Did any one go? Who won the MONEY??? Inquiring Bag Lady wants to know. Cheers Al Albert E. Wedworth ( AL )The Bag Lady Cell 530-228-9445Fax 530-343-1715

[RCSE] Delayed Messages

2005-08-10 Thread David Zucker
Ok, I've tried to unsubscribe. Yes. I know how to do it. I've been on and off the list before. I have a problem with the exchange messages only. It started about a week ago. All exchange messages are 2 days late. All direct replies are received in a timely manner, but my post (and all RCSE

RE: [RCSE] Nats Thanks

2005-08-10 Thread Sheldon-YNT uDesign
Tom, Thanks for the kind words! We try our best and I always try to impress upon the kids that if it wasn't for their willing ness, the NATS wouldn't be nearly as smooth on the winch events! However, in the end, it's the kids and the contestant's appreciation of what the kids do for them that

[RCSE] 8103 Help

2005-08-10 Thread Sheldon-YNT uDesign
Can anyone guide me on setting-up a JR 8103 my old XP3 flaperon-equipped plane (1 servo each wing), with Rud/Elev for flaperon/throttle control on the throttle stick? Yep, I've converted it over to an electric for my wife and she's on my case to Git 'er done so she can learn to fly. If you have a

RE: [RCSE] Re: RES not for the elite

2005-08-10 Thread Sheldon-YNT uDesign
Well stated JoJo...Not bad at all for a Norseman! G You've just identified some of the points that make RES a unique aspect of the sport. It's a different kind of flying with a different approach and strategy involved in order to succeed! And I'm willing to bet, if you make it back here next

[RCSE] Thoughts on RES

2005-08-10 Thread jtlsf5
I guess I'll throw my $0.02 in. RES as it is presently flown is a winddown event for those that have been there all week. For those that come just for RES, it might be different. The original intent of RES was to offer a class of competition for function limited planes (read that

[RCSE] National Fun Fly LSF-AMA NATS

2005-08-10 Thread Mark Nankivil
National Fun Fly I’ve been “away” from the mainstream for a few years now and thoroughly enjoyed getting back into the environment of the NATS this year - I immediately realized how much I miss both that type of flying and now more importantly, the people. I was part of the group that

[RCSE] Found at Cal State Hayward Zagi 3c

2005-08-10 Thread cjensen
8-6-05 Found on the front slope of Cal State Hayward a Zagi. Most likly a 3c. Owner can identify. Craig Jensen Union City,Ca -- cjensen cjensen's Profile:

[RCSE] PowerCube is here!

2005-08-10 Thread Sheldon-YNT uDesign
Guys, Sorry for the broadcast (hit Del if uninterested) but it'll be short... I know that some of you do fly electrics as well so...Any of you that have need of a high-end, high-performance battery analysis system need to go to the YNT website and check-out the PowerCube! It has some serious

[RCSE] Visalia..... I sent in my registration, how bout U???

2005-08-10 Thread Jochen luetke
I am tired of missing contests because of an uncertain work schedule, so I sent it in and figure I'll work out the details as they come up. anyone from dallas area driving? I figure I'll find out how bad I really suck :-) JL RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send

[RCSE] Wilson F3f August 20th.

2005-08-10 Thread Mike Bailey
Can I get an email from those who wxpect to attend? I would like to get a head count. Don't worry about frequency, I will get it the morning of the race. Mike [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] August newsletter

2005-08-10 Thread mikelsfv
Greetings, The August issue of the Sacramento Valley Soaring Society newsletter is posted on the club website. svss.org click on news. Members will receive their printed version in a few days. Your editor would like to thank Ron Kucera, Don Doe, Ed Lockheart and Dave Finberg for photos they

RE: [RCSE] RES not for the elite

2005-08-10 Thread Sheldon-YNT uDesign
Isn't one of the timer's duties to keep his pilot cool, calm, collected in the heat of the competition??? Sadly, this timer failed miserably! -Sheldon- -Original Message- From: James V. Bacus [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 08, 2005 7:04 PM To: soaring@airage.com

[RCSE] bad chatter problem fulll scale

2005-08-10 Thread Jeff Carr
I have to ask why someone would deploy SAlots and Flaps above 2'. I have yet to fly a plane that will let you. Spoilers and speed brakes have no Altitude limit and on some planes the speed brakes are only used in an Emergency decent. My guess is that the pilot did use the spoilers and it

RE: [RCSE] Lamenting the lack of available sailplane builder's kits

2005-08-10 Thread Sheldon-YNT uDesign
Check out Harley Michaelis' Genie, Genie Pro, or Genie LT/S... Lots of good stuff in his design with lots of innovations. If you're a builder...Then you'll love it! I love it, unfortunately I also know I'm NOT a builder...(sigh). -Sheldon- YNT uDesign Home of the new PowerCube A Soaring

RE: [RCSE] RES not for the elite

2005-08-10 Thread Sheldon-YNT uDesign
I'm sorry but I can't help but share this with you guys after seeing that pic...It brought back some great memories! Flashback...2004 NATS I'm taking a break from the Trolls (one can handle just so much within a given period of time) and wanted to catch some pics of the UNL launches, kinda'

RE: [RCSE] RES not for the elite

2005-08-10 Thread Brent Hoover
Well, yes, but I believe the pilot admits to not being able to see the darn things anyway. ;-) Brent -- Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2005 22:22:53 -0500 From: Jon Stone [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: soaring@airage.com Subject: RE: [RCSE] RES not for the elite Message-ID: [EMAIL

Re: [RCSE] Tulsoar

2005-08-10 Thread ewilson12000
Our club has grown with the addition of electric flyers. A few rules but electrics to the right of the winch and the sailplanes landing to the left with no problems. Being in a public park we do not allow hotliners but 3Ds and speed 400 stuff dominate. Several electric guys are now flying gliders

Re: [RCSE] Tulsoar

2005-08-10 Thread rdwoebke
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Ray Hayes [EMAIL PROTECTED] It won't be long for this club before the dominant flyers will be the little buzzy things. Bye bye sailplanes. I don't see why electric park flyers and sailplanes can't coexist. I have flown with electric park flyers quite a bit over

[RCSE] Dodson Pivot Plus 4 sale

2005-08-10 Thread Ed Berris
I'm selling a NIB Dodson Pivot Plus kit. This is a twist wing design that was popular a few years back. $200 shipped anywhere in the lower 48 states. Ed RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that

Re: [RCSE] F5J World Challenge in Joseph Or. 7/7-10/05 info 6.000cash purse

2005-08-10 Thread Lenny970
In a message dated 8/10/05 2:52:13 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi All I haven't heard anything on the list aboutthe F5j event in Joseph Or. last month.. Did it happen? Did any one go? Who won the MONEY??? Inquiring Bag Lady wants to know. Cheers

[RCSE] Opinions on Moebius

2005-08-10 Thread Dan Kitching
Hi all, I'm considering the purchase of a Moebius F3J/F5J model. Seems like a great value for a sport thermal glider. Does anyone own one, or had any experience with one? They no longer have the funky curled wingtips (thus the Moebius name I'm sure), they've been replaced with winglets.

[RCSE] DARTS Soaring Challenge Weekend and Ohio's Cup Sunday

2005-08-10 Thread Brent
The DARTS are holding their annual Soaring Challenge this weekend (8/13 and 8/14); two days of Unlimited flying with Sunday being the last Ohio's Cup event. The DARTS field is a large grass field set in the middle of Ohio farmland, and it promises tough, flatland soaring and the Soaring

[RCSE] Re: Subject: Thoughts on RES OR How 'Bout One Design

2005-08-10 Thread rsiegel
Are any clubs flying any type of One-Design event? Closest to this locally is the occasional CSS Sailaire contest. One-design is a major component of sailboat racing where a tightly regulated class of boat is standardized as much as possible helping to level the equipment playing field which

[RCSE] GL for One Design

2005-08-10 Thread Bill Swingle
Well, since one design events are usually intended to be a low cost design: how about just scheduling a Gentle Lady contest? Besides, the needed radio gear would be real cheap. They're low cost and they fly nicely. Who doesn't like flying a GL? Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities

RE: [RCSE] Re: Subject: Thoughts on RES OR How 'Bout One Design

2005-08-10 Thread Brent
Hi Rudy, I brought this up last nite at the club meeting, in a round about way. I tried building a Terminator-like HLG this year, based on the plans out on Charles River's site (with wings from one of Paul's old ships). I'm going to try and kick out club HLGs over the winter, see who I can get

Re: [RCSE] GL for One Design

2005-08-10 Thread Michael Conte
I love flying my ultra high modulus carbon Gentle Lady with Volz digital servos. You name the time/place, and I'm there! Mike On Aug 10, 2005, at 4:43 PM, Bill Swingle wrote: Well, since one design events are usually intended to be a low cost design: how about just scheduling a Gentle

Re: [RCSE] 8103 Help

2005-08-10 Thread miamimike
Sheldon-YNT uDesign [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can anyone guide me on setting-up a JR 8103 my old XP3 flaperon-equipped plane (1 servo each wing), with Rud/Elev for flaperon/throttle control on the throttle stick? Yep, I've converted it over to an electric for my wife and she's on my case to Git

[RCSE] NYX carbon SOLD!

2005-08-10 Thread Tom Watson
NYX is sold. Thanks for the bandwidth. Tom Original Message Subject: FS: NYX carbon Date: Tue, 09 Aug 2005 20:11:42 -0700 From: Tom Watson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Soaring Exchange soaring@airage.com Beautiful all-carbon NYX. Kevlar/carbon fuse, extra-stiff wing spar,

Re: [RCSE] Tulsoar

2005-08-10 Thread Jack Iafret
Same in our club, we need to show the parks people we are using the land and if we don't I am sure they will find another group to use it. We have had no problems with electrics and a lot of us are not flying electric launched sailplanes, all the fun of sailplanes without the winch hassle. I am

Re: [RCSE] Re: Subject: Thoughts on RES OR How 'Bout One Design

2005-08-10 Thread George Gillburg
At 04:33 PM 8/10/2005, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Are any clubs flying any type of One-Design event? Closest to this locally is the occasional CSS Sailaire contest. One-design is a major component of sailboat racing where a tightly regulated class of boat is standardized as much as possible

[RCSE] RE:Visalia..... I sent in my registration, how bout U???

2005-08-10 Thread Danny C Williams
John I will save you the trip to VisaliaYOU really SUCKLMAO :^P But if you are driving through the Denver area on your way to Calliegive me a call Dr. Danny Williams ~ From: Jochen luetke I am tired of missing contests because of an uncertain

[RCSE] ballast rod correction.. eagle tree unit ELV vam sold

2005-08-10 Thread Mike Stump
the eagle tree unit is sold all the rest still available: #1.emerald NIB.. white over black.. $725.00 #2.THESE RODS ARE 5/8 RODS ballast wing rods for emeralds, molded psyko (round rods) etc.. aluminum rod weighs approx. 9 oz. steel rod weighs 18,5 oz $30.00 for the pair #3.Fischer

Re: [RCSE] RE:Visalia..... I sent in my registration, how bout U???

2005-08-10 Thread Flying High
Ah GREAT!... there goes the neighborhood! --- Danny C Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: John I will save you the trip to VisaliaYOU really SUCKLMAO :^P But if you are driving through the Denver area on your way to Calliegive me a call Dr. Danny Williams

[RCSE] Re: Opportunity to scratch build Genies for profit???

2005-08-10 Thread Loren Blinde
Harley, I'll accept the dawdling award in good humor as a proud testimonial to a lifetime of underachievement. Do I get a trophy or something? Actually my shop overhead time is probably 50% due to non-productive, yet somehow rewarding activities like scratching, getting distracted by