[RCSE] How you gonna keep em down on the farm after they've seen RCSD this month?

2008-06-23 Thread GordySoar
This is the JR Aerotow extravaganza30'+ scale sailplanes and tow tugs that will pull up a GMC 4x4! If you have never experienced an Aerotow event up close and personalyou need to read the article about my first experience at one! Enjoy and learn! Gordy PS for you who only read

[RCSE] PS RCSD This month...even more neat stuff

2008-06-23 Thread GordySoar
There is a really excellent photo filled and well written account from a club in Argentina...flying a Standard class contest...and a big one too! For those of you who don't know that class, its 100 span...and it looks like they just use Rudder Elevator! Take a look!

[RCSE] Oh my gosh, this issue is crazy good with content!

2008-06-23 Thread GordySoar
_http://www.rcsoaringdigest.com/pdfs/RCSD-2008/RCSD-2008-07.pdf_ (http://www.rcsoaringdigest.com/pdfs/RCSD-2008/RCSD-2008-07.pdf) There are articles on U-Shaped tails, a copy of the old Slope Soaring Digest magazine, some fantastic sailplane photos that'd work for desktop back grounds

[RCSE] Don't get F3J? Wonder what the Worlds is all about? A very in depth read!

2008-06-23 Thread GordySoar
Interesting too. Uncle Sydney is the THE voice of world F3J happenings, a one of our hobby's finest writers too. His style puts you there, nothing dry about it, he knows what and who he's witting about...and you will too after reading this long but very interesting read for those who

[RCSE] US F3J Team Departs

2008-06-23 Thread Jim Monaco
OK folks - It's here, time to leave for Turkey and the World Championships. In just a few hours we will be wheels up heading for the Championship of Championships. We are very prepared and confident in the abilities of the US team. Our mantra is No Mistakes!. There are many very talented pilots

[RCSE] Woodcraftes 2008 need a ride home

2008-06-23 Thread Thermaler
I have a problem and maybe some one here can help. I can get to Woodcrafters this year but I have no way home Sunday. Anybody going through South Bend on their way home? Would you mind taking a short detour to Buchanan,Mi? I will pay for the gas from Muncie to home? I will have an Aquila

[RCSE] The Weav is the Man :-)

2008-06-23 Thread Craig Allen
Fred Weaver is the Man Without him doing most of my calling and timing I probably would of finished in the middle of the pack... I think I drove him a little Crazy though :-))) Things Fred told me this weekend... You fly funny No your other left Dam I've never seen someone fly through

[RCSE] I'm Silver and You're Not! But I'm Hunting for Gold Now!

2008-06-23 Thread GordySoar
Hi guys, Yep I have achieved the near impossible! First Bronze now Silver, will the achievements never stop? :-) For those of you who may not realize that there is another segment of soaring fun out there..yes along side the LSF task fun, is the Canadian Soaring Society's Task

Re: [RCSE] Re: New sanyo batteries

2008-06-23 Thread TJB
I paid $18 for 8 AA at circuit city, but they don't have any left in stock. Amazon has them http://www.amazon.com/Sanyo-Eneloop-Pre-Charged-Rechargeable-Batteries/dp/B000LNI5VC add a one cent item and shipping is free. (or just buy 2 sets). - Original Message - From: erashby [EMAIL

Re: [RCSE] Re: New sanyo batteries

2008-06-23 Thread Michael Whitman
Yes, they can be charged with any NiMH charger. --Mike On Jun 23, 2008, at 12:57 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can these be charged using a standard RC NiMH charger used for other flight packs? I am asking as, at 2000 Mah capacity, they may make a nice small DLG field pack charger supply.

Re: [RCSE] Re: New sanyo batteries

2008-06-23 Thread Bill's Email
The AA cells are 2,000 mAh. The AAA cells 800 mAh http://www.eneloopusa.com/pdf/HR-4UTG_Spec-eneloopAAA.pdf http://www.eneloopusa.com/pdf/HR-3UTG_Spec-eneloop.pdf I charge mine with a Sirius charger (Quad Charger @ 1 amp). They only come in a consumer type cell with button top. [EMAIL

[RCSE] July SC-2 Contest

2008-06-23 Thread Dan Borer
Hi All-- The March 2008 SC-2 contest that was rained out at Fish Canyon Field has been rescheduled for July 20, 2008. Frank Corsaro will be the CD and the announcement can be downloaded from the SC-2 website at www.sc-2.org . Dan

[RCSE] Nats Registrants FINAL

2008-06-23 Thread Dennis Hoyle
The final list of flyer's is now online: http://www.silentflight.org/NATS2008/Register.html The numbers are UP! Dennis Hoyle 2008 Nats Registrar RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and

[RCSE] Nats Registrants FINAL

2008-06-23 Thread GordySoar
Gordy's there! XC only, need that LSF 5 run :-) Gordy In a message dated 6/23/2008 7:25:58 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.silentflight.org/NATS2008/Register.html **Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars.