Nate, old boy---
You been smokin' that wacky tabaccy agin???
I don't know how fast the typical TG-3 is, but my
Highlander was about twice as fast as everyone else
Dan
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Hi all--
Well, here they are--the results for the Bomber Combat event
that Jerry allowed us to stage at his very successful and
fun Poway Combat Slope Race. Thanks Jerry for all the
support!
Before I tell you the results, here is what the event was
all about and the scoring details. The
Derek and Walter--
While I didn't buy a winch, I did drop $4500 on a used travel trailer so I
could have a place to take a nap between rounds. Anyone have any hints on
how to back this thing up???
Dan
p.s.--I was one of the lucky guys that snuck in just under the wire!
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"Stupid Twin Star tricks" was a thread on the RCSE for a
while because the
plane just begs to be flown in odd situations.
Lots of guys use the "Night Ops" light sets to fly their
twin stars at night.
The NiteOps HLG tow using the TwinStar at the Southwest
Classic was quite impressive!
Hi Gang,
I am looking to buy a foamie warbird for the upcoming
festivities at the MWSC
at Lake Wilson Kansas. My question is as follows, if you
could only have one
warbird for both combat and foamie warbird racing which
one would it be?
Pat--
Check out what Patton Aircraft has to offer.
Silas--
Look for the SmAC 2000 (the biggest damn combat event ever)
on Sunday, August 13th at Temple Hill in LoCal. Take a look
at http://home.earthlink.net/~dborer/ for some pictures of
last year's event and some details on this year's event.
More details will be posted at
Hi all--
I'm looking for data and impressions on the F3J Eclipse.
Does anyone have any comments, good or bad? I normally fly
club contests and the SC2 circuit. Would it be worth my time
and money to pursue one of these things?
Dan
"It's hard to be a turkey when you soar with the eagles."
Here are the first pictures of the action at the SmAC 2000
held at Temple Hill yesterday. I will be adding more
pictures and hopefully some video action soon. Some of the
picture files are a bit big, but the load time shouldn't be
excessive.
http://home.earthlink.net/~dborer/
Enjoy!
Dan
"It's
Here are a few item from the closetall prices plus
shipping.
Hitec Flash 4 FM (TX chrgr)--channel 18...$40
Hitec Focus 4 FM (TX chrgr)--channel 30..$35
Airtronics Legend sailplane w/servos$200
Multiplex Dart--partially
built.$75
This is from Jerry Craft a few weeks ago:
Sunday Oct 22nd SR2K MOM Temple Hill (Tentative)
All four classes are welcome, CD is Jerry Craft
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Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2000 7:46 PM
Subject: [RCSE]
Hey Arthur--
You forgot to mention "In the dark"!
Dan
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2000 8:26 PM
Subject: [RCSE] Visailla H/L fun stuff.
How about an R/C truck tow, H/L contest-1 flight, all up
last down. Say 150'
Dave--
Look here:
http://www.modelaircraft.org/programs/ims2001/ims2001.htm
Dan
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From:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2001 5:28
PM
Subject: [RCSE] IMS show
I need info on when and
where the show is. TIA
Anybody looking for a ride to the South West Classic at
Phoenix? I have room for one passenger to keep me company
while rolling down the interstate. I'll have lots of room to
carry your stuff either in the bed of my truck or in my
fifth wheel trailer. This offer is for a ride only since the
I'm no rocket scientist, but correcting the decalage on my
Gnome fixed it for me.
Dan
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From: "Dave Seay" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, February 16, 2001 11:39 AM
Subject: Re: [RCSE] porpoising solutions???
I would like to hear the comments
I don't know about the fields you fly at, but here in So Cal many of our
fields are surrounded by lots of houses, streets, churches, freeways and
millions of eyeballs. It is an unusual day when we don't have at least
several spectators stop by to look and ask questions.
First they want to know
Perry--
Look here for their contest schedule:
http://home.earthlink.net/~cvrcsoaring/schedule.htm
Dan
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From: "Perry Hudson" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2001 7:37 AM
Subject: [RCSE] Bent Wing
Haven't seen any paperwork on the
Try this one:
http://members.aol.com/davthacker/radicalrcindex.htm
Dan
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From: "Jon Alder" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: "RCSE" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Cc: "Aaron Alder" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2001 1:41 PM
Subject: [RCSE] Channel Swap (exchange) question
Matt--
Check http://www.planes-wings-things.com/for
all your tape needs. Paul offers nothing but the absolute best for our needs.
And he is a great guy to deal with to boot
Dan
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From:
Matt
Lydon
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, April
Pat--
I don't have your new email address. Drop me a line so we can coordinate
Saturday's activities.
Dan
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I would suggest the 2M Gnome from Midway for a first
built-up ship. $45 at Hobby People and able to take a real
winch launch. Can be built with or without spoilers. Flies
MUCH better than a Highlander and is quite durable for a
wood plane.
Dan
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From: Patrick Lanphier
Tom--
Check with Don at www.hilaunch.com . Custom stuff is available.
Dan
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From: Tom Broeski [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, June 11, 2001 3:53 AM
Subject: [RCSE] NEEDED WINGROD
I need a wing rod for the Shadow
1/2 x 14 with 5 deg bend
Mike--
Buy the Futaba--it is a wonderful radio that will do virtually anything you
want. The versatility of being able to reassign switch functions and the
option to configure the open PMIX functions are worth much more that the few
bucks you might save getting the Hitec. There are a couple of
Hey all racers--
The Silent Wings Soaring Association (SWSA) and Multiplex
USA are hosting a Pico Jet pylon race at the SWSA field in
Covina, CA on Saturday, July 14th. Sign up will begin at
about 11:30 AM at the field and the first race should begin
at about noon. Our club winches will be set
Just a reminder that there will be a stock PicoJet race at 12:00 this
Saturday July 14, 2001 at the Silent Wings Soaring Association (SWSA) field
in Covina, CA. Directions can be found at:
http://swsa.8k.com/cgi-bin/i/images/swsamap.gif
Dan
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Aw, come on Kristopher--in time you will get so used to this
lovely state that you will feel uncomfortable when you visit
elsewhere and have to breathe air you can't
see...plus you can't see the stuff in the water
anyway.
Dan
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From: k harig [EMAIL PROTECTED]
You ought to see my Patton Zero on the bungee! 35 feet of
the Hobby Lobby orange stuff pulled until it shrieks puts
the Zero into orbit. I have a tape-on tow hook that I mount
at the leading edge.
And yes, I will have it along with me at Visalia again this
year for some after hours
Hey all you SWC campers--
Since the evenings at Phoenix are so quiet and boring (yeah, right!), how
about all of the folks camping at the SouthWest Classic this year get
together and put on a Chili Potluck on Friday evening. This would be a
perfect way to showcase your culinary skills, add the
Tom--
Don't let the postmark statement fool or scare you. The only restriction is
that you cannot send it too soon. The entry window remains open until all
the slots are filled. All I had to do the past two years is print the
application form, fill in the blanks and drop it in the mail after the
Merrill at http://www.mmglidertech.com/accessories.html will
have what you need.
Dan
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From: Joe G [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2001 1:55 PM
Subject: [RCSE] Servo Covers???
Does anyone have a link to anyone who sells servo
The forecast for New Year's Day looks very
favorable at this time. I guess the storm clouds have been properly chastised
and ordered to get their funk out of southern California for the Rose Parade. We
are lucky to be unintended recipients of the same mandatory good weather.
Therefore I
All HLG/DLG Enthusiasts--
SWSA's Handlaunch Contest
On Sunday, January 11, 2004, SWSA will host a handlaunch
contest open to all interested parties.
The handlaunch contest will follow SWSA's regular monthly
contest, which is also open to all interested parties. The
first flight of the regular
Here comes the first full weekend of February and there go a
bunch of glider guiders heading to Arizona. The SWSA group's
regular monthly contest was supposed to be this weekend but
was moved back a week so we could all go to the SWC and get
back home to fly the club event. Well, for some reason
Today was a gorgeous day in southern California
once the fog burned off. What made this day even better is the fact that the
second Sunday of each month is the SWSA monthly contest. While we waited for the
skies to clear, I passed out sheets of paper to all present. At the end of the
Hi All--
It's that time of the month when we used to look forward to
running out to the mailbox in anticipation of finding the
latest issue of the SWSA PopOff as soon as we saw the mail
person pull away. Thankfully there is no longer a need to
look in that old box on the curb as Editor Gene Hays
Hello All--
This is just a reminder to let everyone know that
the April contest at SWSA will be on Saturday, April 10 at 9:00. Be sure
to note that I typed Saturday as Sunday is Easter and many will have
other activities planned. The contest will be CD'd by Frank Corsaro
andflights of 4, 3
Daryl--
We're having our SWSA annual Night Fly/Potluck on Saturday
at 4:30 PM. Flying begins at dusk with the longest two
flights winning and landings are optional..
Dan
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From: Daryl Perkins [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, October 15, 2004
Attention All Southern California Glider Pilots
The 2005 flying season of the Silent Wings Soaring
Association, SWSA, in Covina, California invites all glider
pilots to enter our monthly competitions.
The first contest will be held on Sunday, December
12, 2004. Sign up before 9:00
.
Following are
the names of some of the pilots that are expected to bring woodys:
Larry Jolly
Dan Borer
Gene Hays
Major Anderson
Howard Little
Jeff Gortatowsky
John King
Doug McIntosh
Henry Rodriguez
Mike Nation
Bruce Aveson
We hope to be
able to post our scores along with photos shortly after
Right here: http://www.public.asu.edu/~vansanfo/casl/swc_data/entrants05.htm
Dan
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From:
DANIEL FINK
To: Soaring
Sent: Monday, December 27, 2004 12:15
PM
Subject: [RCSE] CASL PILOTS LIST?
Is there a pilots list posted yet for Southwest
Hi All--
I told all of you that it wouldn't rain on our
parade! We were worried though and so were the promoters of the Rose Parade and
the Rose Bowl. If you saw either of these events on TV you saw our flying
conditions since we are only a few miles east of Pasadena. We saw sun, clouds, a
Has anyone got an SB-XC they'd like to sell?
Dan
It's hard to be a turkey when you soar with the eagles.
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I just take the .pdf on a CD to FedEx Kinko's and have it printed full size
on their paper. Lay it out on the foam, follow the edges carefully while
cutting the first time and it can't get much cheaper than that. Store the
cut plans carefully and just lay them on the foam again when it's time to
Greg--
Go to the CNCFoamcutters group on Yahoo. There are lots of us out here doing
exactly what you are looking for and I'm sure there is someone in your neck
of the wood. If you don't find someone close by let me know what you need
and I'll see if I can help.
Dan
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Following is a Sharp Wind glider for sale. Please contact Pete at the
included link. Pictures available upon request.
3.3 Meter F3J Sharp Wind Molded Glider.
In excellent condition (not pristine)
The 3.3M Sharp Wind is an all molded carbon skinned competition class
thermal sailplane, designed
Hi All--
Classic 1961 Chevy Apache 10 pickup for sale. See
http://www.sc-2.org/web/index.php?module=photoalbumPHPWS_Album_id=5PHPWS_P
hoto_op=viewPHPWS_Photo_id=45 for more info. Price negotiable somewhere
near $3000.
Thanks for your time.
Dan
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Try Don Richmond at http://www.hilaunch.com/.
Dan
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From:
Marvin
Tedrow
To: soaring@airage.com
Sent: Monday, June 20, 2005 4:05 PM
Subject: [RCSE] Parachute for the
winch
Looking for suggestions as to the
best place to
Boy Chuck, I know you have a few years under the belt, but I didn't know you
were that old!
Dan
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From: Chuck Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I am through flying Nostalgia class until we start flying Nostalgia tasks
just like we flew before 1908.
Chuck Anderson
That's why we call those big four-bladed things 'fans'--when they quit
turning the crew starts sweating. Unless they are in an Orion and then they
intentionally shut a couple of them off before they drop down to skim the
waves.
Dan
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From: Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To:
@airage.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2005 12:11 PM
Subject: FW: Re: Re: [RCSE] F-16 Flyby-Happy 4th of July
Same motor but they installed them upside down on the Orion.
Mark
Soaring Is Life!!
From: Dan Borer [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED],Mark Wales
[EMAIL PROTECTED],soaring
Hey Gordy--
I've been busy out in the garage putting the finishing touches on my new
Contraddiction--a ratty old Addiction fuse with a set of RES MH32 wings fresh
out of my vacuum bag. If it works as hoped this weekendyou'll see it at
Visalia.
Speaking of Visalia, Camp SWSA North will be
Here is a link to the PopOff newsletter, the official document of the Silent
Wings Soaring Association:
http://silent-wings.org/popoff/2005Scores/2005ScoresFS.htm .
Click on the image of the Sheriff's helicopter to be taken to a write up of
the activities
at our new field located in Fish Canyon
to the family and express your memories
of Pete.
Dan Borer
Team SWSA
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I agree that it was a fantastic contest. Very friendly atmosphere, a
pleasant break from the rain and beautiful scenery.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't the Soaring Junkie also beat Daryl
according to the final scores? With his RES plane? Way to go Edgar!
Dan
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Hey Charlie--
Are you on the list? You left your AMA card down here at Fish Canyon and
we'd like to get it back to you. If you know Charlie please provide his
email address so we can make contact.
Thanks.
Dan
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The following are from the estate of a fellow club member:
Whyte Wings Ruby CGT 2M full house glider. RTF with six servos, battery and
Airtronics RX. Small unrepaired crack on bottom of fuse under the wing.
Weighs 44 ounces. Composite wings with bagged tails and a patriotic color
scheme. $200
What's a Graupner winch with turnaround pulley worth these days? This is the
orange framed model and the only marking on it is Hochstartwinde 12V-100A.
Thanks for any info.
Dan
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Hi All--
A buddy of mine has a JR 6102 six channel radio and wants to set it up to
work on an RES plane with two spoiler servos. I assume I can plug the rudder
servo into the Aileron channel to get the right stick to be the primary
control for the rudder. One spoiler would be plugged into the
Hey Gordy--
Can I come fly your event? At our SC2 contest on Sunday if the sheriff's
chopper comes within view we will be ordered to dive below 400'. If I don't do
it fast enough then both the me and timer will get zeros for the round!
Dan
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From:
[EMAIL
I use a 1/16 bit, followed by a drop of thin CA after the clevises and
control rod have been installed. I do each clevis at the end of the control
rod individually, let it cure, cycle the surface through its range of
movement and then do the same to the opposite end. If using a threaded rod I
I have an RnR Products SB-XC cross country ship for sale for a friend.
Included are JR servos for all control surfaces, a 6 volt sealed lead acid
(SLA) battery with charger, and wooden carrying box. The plane is white with
brown trim on the tips and black bottoms. There is a cosmetic ding at
I've got a Picolario variometer for sale. Included are the receiver with
earphone and TEK nozzle for cross or t-tail. More info on the Picolario can
be found at http://www.picolario-usa.com/ . Asking $375 plus shipping.
Thanks for your time.
Dan
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I have an RnR Products SB-XC cross country ship for sale for a friend.
Included are JR servos for all control surfaces, a 6 volt sealed lead acid
(SLA) battery with charger, and wooden carrying box. The plane is white with
brown trim on the tips and black bottoms. There is a cosmetic ding at the
Hi All--
Summer is beginning to wind down and SWSA hasn't had their annual Bent Wing
BBQ yet so here is some info to help you plan an enjoyable day of flying at
Fish Canyon, along with some great barbequed food from Canyon City Barbeque
in Azusa. This contest is open to all RES sailplanes and
I'm looking for a left wing tip panel for a Pike Superior. I would prefer
white top and blue bottom, but anything in good shape will do. Please reply
privately with details of what you have to offer.
Thanks.
Dan
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Here is a reminder for the SWSA Bent Wing BBQ on Sept. 17. Let me know if
you plan to attend so we can get the food ordered.
Hope to see you there.
Dan
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From: Dan Borer [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: SWSA E-group [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED];
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Cc
Why on earth would anyone be satisfied to be an LSF Sportsman Level V when
you could be a 'real' LSF Level V with just a little more dedication and
perseverance?
I found this segment of the hobby about eight years ago. I joined my local
club and I learned that they enjoyed distant contests
Hi All--
I am migrating over to 2.4 Ghz with all my planes, so I have some 72 Mhz stuff
that I no longer need. All of it is for Futatba, that is negative shift. Here
is what I have available:
Futaba receivers:
2--FP-R148DF (high band), one is only a few months old
1--FP-R127DF (low band) case
Anyone looking for a brand new Sapphire? I have an un-built Sapphire fuselage
along with a red set of Whyte Wings tail feathers that I'd like to find a new
home for. Included with the fuselage will be a set of composite wings, custom
bagged to your specs. The wings can be either a 123 span
Hi All--
I have a buddy that has two new and unbuilt Supras for sale. Both are white
with blue trim and one has red bottoms. These are Supra #253 and Supra #336.
Either or both can be yours for the best reasonable offer. Reply to this email
or call me at (909)367-6179 for more info.
Thanks
Check out www.tdwings.com if you need composite wings for an older fuselage or
your new 'secret project'.
Thanks for your time.
Dan
Hi All--
The May 2008 SC2 contest will be held at SWSA's Fish Canyon Field on Sunday,
May 18, 2008. A link to the contest announcement can be found at www.sc-2.org .
Hope to see you there.
Dan
Hi All--
Scores for today's SC2 contest at SWSA's Fish Canyon can be found at the link
on the SC-2 website http://www.sc-2.org/web/ .
Dan
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
The August 24, 2008 SC2 contest, announcement can be found on the SC2 website--
www.sc-2.org .
Dan
Hi All--
I have a NIB Whyte Wings Sapphire kit for sale. It looks to be complete and
unbuilt except for the fuselage being primed. Wing span is 118, SD7037
airfoil, obeechi sheeted foam wing.
Best offer, plus shipping. Please reply privately.
Thanks for your time.
Dan
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