Re: A FREE PLANE!!! was Re: [RCSE] Beginner sailplane recommendations

2006-05-28 Thread Arne Ansper
On Sat, 27 May 2006, Bill Johns wrote: On May 27, 2006, at 3:00 PM, Jim Laurel wrote: Years ago I would have suggested a Highlander, but they are no more and there don't seem to be any really credible (i.e., decent performing) foamies. Speaking of Highlanders That's what I learned

Re: [RCSE] Re: Beginner Sailplane recommendation

2006-05-28 Thread Ed Whyte
Ok, lets get down to the two standards of the industry for a trainer. First off it should be recognized that building the glider will teach the beginner most of the basics and give him or here the knowledge of what to look for in a future kit or RTF. The Lee Renaud / Airtronics Olympic II

[RCSE] New MXC

2006-05-28 Thread Dudley Dufort
A picture of the all new cross country ship, the MXC from RnR, can be seen on the SVSS web site. http://www.svss.org/news.htm RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe

Re: [RCSE] Re: ADVICE NEEDED: Lightest electric 2m with landing control?

2006-05-28 Thread Jay Hunter
Just thought I would let everyone know, I called Denny and got a winddancer. I will be building that after the polecat aeroevent. In the mean while I have to DLG's that need to be built. JayOn 5/24/06, Jay Hunter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gang, I like a good debate as much as anyone, but am I

Re: [RCSE] Re: Beginner Sailplane foam

2006-05-28 Thread MSu1049321
I have to agree with Aero-Mark. The EasyGlider has the classic looks of the sailplanes we all fly. The Easystar, which I personally think looks ugly, has an advantage in that rear-mounted motor and prop will survive beginner crashes better than a front-mount. I really like the idea of a wing

Re: [RCSE] Anthony Utley

2006-05-28 Thread Ray Hayes
Don't know if Larry Ruble is on this list, you left your AMA cards at Wood Crafters. Ray Hayes http://www.skybench.com Home of Wood Crafters - Original Message - From: Denny Zech [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: soaring@airage.com Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 7:25 AM Subject: [RCSE] Anthony

[RCSE] Flew the Heaviest Carbon Supra in the World Today!

2006-05-28 Thread GordySoar
I can't even believe that some guys don' t have a Super AVAit is sooo relaxing when you got up about 2,200'...to be able to see it! That big wing and vertical really helps. We had a Supera day today in Louisville...Hot and muggy, not much wind, but some nice thermal development. Our

[RCSE] Supra - Carbon or Glass

2006-05-28 Thread Jim and Donna Crook
Should I get the Carbon or Glass version? I fly TD only, F3J is not in my plans. I launch fairly hard, but not to the extreme. How much stronger is the carbon wing? Which is heavier? Is it worth $300 for the carbon? TIA