[RCSE] "Muncie was tough today!"

  We started the day with light winds cold temps and light rain.   I battled out the first rounds with Rich Burnowski who was born and bred in the briar patch of wind and cold.  He flew his new Fazer for the first time and it really suits his style and the conditions.  Launches were key.   Bu

[RCSE] "Visalia was embarrassing today!"

For me that is, but you have to keep that in the context of warm, calm air, easy landing tasks and great pilots flying amazing technology.   John Diniz of Horizon is hot! He's been a landing machine is way up on the first page, and guys that's a BIG deal considering nearly 250 flying.    I s

[RCSE] "Muncie was tough today!"

We started the day with light winds cold temps and light rain.   I battled out the first rounds with Rich Burnowski who was born and bred in the briar patch of wind and cold.  He flew his new Fazer for the first time and it really suits his style and the conditions.  Launches were key.   But S

[RCSE] Visalia update...

Yes,... first day of Visalia is in the books... And I don't care what you think of Gordy... he can hold his own!!! That baby blue pike of his is making his time and hiting that sweet spot. Hey, if that is not enough... that night flying and all the other kids stuff going on is great to watch.

[RCSE] For Sale or Trade

Still available: JR 10 X tx NIB with it's personal case. No rf module and never been programmed, shipped conus for $650.00.   Or trade for a BS F3B or similar winch.   Dave Corven, 248-515-2153 (cell).   

[RCSE] F3B Team Select at AMA, Muncie.

Three items of interest:   1) We are still looking for a few more volunteers to support the team select operation on Oct, 8th, 9th and 10th, 2004. Contact me at the e-mail address below if you can help on any or all of the days listed.   2) The rental battery order for contestants can be adjuste

[RCSE] Gentle Lady and Bird of Time ARF's-WARNINGS

For you beginners our there, like I am:   The Gentle Lady ARF Glider should not be Winch Launched without replacing the stock wooden wing joiner.  Use metal rod and tube.  I just tried a lightweight launch with the Gentle Lady and the wings folder up real quickly.  The fix was fast since

[RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #4399

So tell me if you wouldn't mind...how does the 'ascending score' work? You try to make each flight longer than the previous? If it comes up shorter, you start over again, then the person who gets to the highest time wins, or greatest difference between first and 3rd time, or what? Sounds inter

Re: [RCSE] Contests, Landings, etc.

Steve Meyer wrote: Where we going with this thread? F3B has done a nice job of creating an equal launch environment. A big part of F3B is getting a good launch. Many people would not be able to launch properly from an F3B winch. If you can't launch well from a standard TD winch you will ha

[RCSE] PASS meeting

I need to take a business trip to Beaverton OR and have tuesday evening open. Some years ago I attended a PASS meeting at McMinimins (sp ?) and had a great time with the guys. I seem to remember it was on a tuesday and wanted to check if I am coming on the right time. Anything going on Oct 5 ? Ma

[RCSE] ? on MPI battery checker

Hey guys, This monitor has a couple of switches on it to change from 4.8 , 6, 7.2 & 8.4 volts Anyone know what position the switches need to be in for 6 volt ? Both switches are in the up position now for 4.8 volts. Thanks, Dave Hauch Mich. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News.

[RCSE] contest in Maine - possible interesting format

Hemond Airport Minot ME 10/16 Open thermal duration 3rd best ascending score. with a mandatory landing circle. Fly any time till the closing moment. One pilot per frequency. Register in advance for your frequency. You provide your own launch method or share. Any system must be open to any oth

RE: [RCSE] Contests, Landings, etc.

Now there's the most common-sense observation & conclusion that I've seen yet... >> I still see the best pilots winning. They launch well, they fly well, they land well...what I need to do, practice, practice, practice << We can try to implement any of the ideas or none of the ideas...However, S

RE: [RCSE] Ava Pushrod question

Thanks to everyone that pointed me to my answer. The long straight edge aligned with the top of the boom got the holes started, and a file finished them up. They came out perfect. gv -Original Message- From: Peter [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2004 7:10 AM To: Do

[RCSE] need ride from Reese airport to F3b TS

Hi, Have a friend that will fly me to the F3b Team Select next week, need a ride from Reese Airport to field. Anyone know if there's anyone around this airport that I might get a ride from, or any other ideas. Thanks, Dave Hauch Mich. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "s

Re: [RCSE] Contests, Landings, etc.

Where we going with this thread? Limiting the height of a launches by either limiting power of winch or line length? Is this to even the playing field? No big planes? Or to just limit the Big Plane Race? No bigger or stronger planes. Light planes only, planes that do not pull hard or launch

RE: [RCSE] Contests, Landings, etc.

At 06:02 AM 10/2/2004, you wrote: You would have a set of weak links at each winch with rings attached and loops already tied. Just slip the loop thru chute ring and over the weak link ring and you are ready to fly. Can't take more than 5 seconds. John<< memories are short.. the f3b community mand

Re: [RCSE] Ava Pushrod question

Hi all, I did not see any reason for the rudder to be outside of the fuse. The elevator pushrods sits on the carbon tube as straight as possible with a exit hole still in the white of the fuse. The rudder is held in place with simple balsa disks made with a dremel tool. I used all the pushrods fro

RE: [RCSE] Contests, Landings, etc.

You would have a set of weak links at each winch with rings attached and loops already tied. Just slip the loop thru chute ring and over the weak link ring and you are ready to fly. Can't take more than 5 seconds. John -Original Message- From: Michael Lachowski [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] S