[RCSE] NATS Unlimited Scores, Day One

2006-07-26 Thread Ben Wilson
6 rounds, and some really "interesting" air today. The slope surf was up on the front side of the field thanks to a steady 20MPH wind. Many short landings. Sky broke open for only a little bit in the afternoon, and the occassional "real" thermal was spotted. #1 is the first half of the scoreshe

[RCSE] A few NATS XC photos / I Beat Gordy!

2006-07-23 Thread Ben Wilson
can get one from him :) http://louisvillesoaring.org/tmp/ibeatgordy-nats.jpg ben wilson louisville area soaring society detroit tonight... muncie on wednesday RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PR

Re: [RCSE] Nats Coverage

2006-07-23 Thread Ben Wilson
ling to bet it'll be back in the air in the future. ben wilson louisville area soaring society RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must

[RCSE] New Boom in Gliders - Pop Sci 1940

2006-07-19 Thread Ben Wilson
iding rising currents of air to lift their wings. Then Dr. Carl Lange at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology discovered that “thermals,” or vertical currents caused by changes in temperature, produce the same effect." -- ben wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://thelocust.org/ RCSE-List

Re: [RCSE] Buiilt up RES ship...

2006-07-12 Thread Ben Wilson
uch for the plane; it's the new world of RES. -- ben wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://thelocust.org/ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messa

Re: [RCSE] Berg 4ch microstamp Rx - No problems

2006-07-10 Thread Ben Wilson
uestion is: is it a full range receiver capable to be used in a contest RES sailplane? IMHO Yes. -- ben wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://thelocust.org/ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pl

[RCSE] MidSouth Scores have been posted!

2006-07-06 Thread Ben Wilson
you have any photos, you may send them to me directly. Thanks! -- ben wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://thelocust.org/ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubsc

Re: [RCSE] Re: DSP issues - Berg Micro Stamp - and stuff

2006-06-05 Thread Ben Wilson
Don -- Good to hear about the new Berg stuff being able to stand up to Poway! It's true the early, early versions of the Berg 4- and 5-channel (pre-Castle) receivers had issues with the DSP, and hence released the DSP II, which I can only assume is at least what they are using in the new Cas

Re: [RCSE] MOM scoring software

2006-05-31 Thread Ben Wilson
S Meyer wrote: Now Ben we expect to see a report on the variety of scoring information you have acquired. :-) I'll get to that after I steal Bob Schiedt's brain and map it into a neural network, fashion a bust of his head, install a computer inside of it, and have it eat people's scoresheets

[RCSE] Thanks: MOM scoring software

2006-05-31 Thread Ben Wilson
Thanks to all of those who sent me links and Excel sheets. Seems like every club has an Excel sheet tucked away somewhere that does MOM to different levels of complexity! It'll be interesting to see the different approaches. Much thanks! ben wilson RCSE-List facilities provided by

[RCSE] MOM scoring software

2006-05-31 Thread Ben Wilson
Anyone have any scoring software or Excel sheets that handle MOM scoring? I've trolled through the RCSE Archives (http://www.mail-archive.com/soaring@airage.com/) and found only a few scattered comments. Anyone care to point me in the right direction? Thanks. -- ben wilson [EMAIL PROT

Re: [RCSE] Mid-South

2006-05-31 Thread Ben Wilson
based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format -- ben wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://thelocust.org/ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and un

[RCSE] Amazon's "Industrial and Scientific" section now open

2006-05-18 Thread Ben Wilson
ss steel wire, fine-gauge stainless steel hypodermic tubing (think RDS shafts), fasteners, etc. Wow. -- ben wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://thelocust.org/ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PRO

Re: Fwd: [RCSE] Want to see the MidSouth Soaring Champs T shirt?

2006-05-17 Thread Ben Wilson
Don't laugh - the "I BEAT GORDY" thing certainly won't be missing from the MidSouth this year ;) More on that later. James V. Bacus wrote: HAHAHHAHAHA ;-)) http://www.hilaunch.com/I%20beat%20Gordy%20copy%201.jpg RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "u

Re: [RCSE] Midsouth Motel info!!!! Wait and Wail!!!!

2006-04-19 Thread Ben Wilson
This info is also up on the LouisvilleSoaring.org website: http://louisvillesoaring.org/content/view/105/43/ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We are happy to announce that we finally have a hotel lined up for the Mid-South Soaring Championship. -- ben wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://thelocust.org

[RCSE] Make a wind-up flashlight from an old servo...

2006-04-11 Thread Ben Wilson
w, so I've mirrored it here: http://thelocust.org/tmp/recycled_servo_flashlight.avi (I found this link here: http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2006/04/how_to_make_a_windup_flashligh.html) -- ben wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://thelocust.org/ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Air

Re: [RCSE] Mid-South website

2006-04-05 Thread Ben Wilson
Speaking of that - anyone got any high resolution photos of Gordy, specifically from the neck up? Ping me privately if you do :) Tom Kallevang wrote: The donkey is wearing an "I Beat Gordy" button tk -- ben wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Air

Re: [RCSE] Durable Paint?

2006-03-31 Thread Ben Wilson
Take a look at Phil Barnes' post on "Mantis Fuselage Finishing" here: http://forums.flyesl.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=44 Photos and such as well... Sheldon-YNT uDesign wrote: I'm just finishing my new Soprano (finally) and would like some advice on what "brand" paint I can use to spray on as a "ca

Re: [RCSE] Coroplast source

2006-03-29 Thread Ben Wilson
o reference Ben's design: http://thelocust.org/soaring/boxen/ Make sure any box you make looks at least as good as this one: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4294091&postcount=64 Peter Melbourne, FL -- ben wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://thelocust.org/ RCSE-List facilities provided b

Re: [RCSE] Supra #42 problem

2006-03-27 Thread Ben Wilson
Mark's original Supra pod and hold-down design can be found in this PDF: http://www.charlesriverrc.org/articles/supra/all%20PDFs/supra_fuse.pdf The fore bolt goes down into a 1/2" ply bulkhead, and the aft bolt appears to be in the pylon itself. Though, immediately upon reading this, I though

[RCSE] MidSouth 2006 Aerial Map and Flyer now available...

2006-03-17 Thread Ben Wilson
e relationship to a Soccer Field? Ask Bruce if there is enough room for his Jack Ass to roam. LOL A Marketing revelation! I think that should be the new LASS Mascot. I see a similarity in name. Maybe light duty transportation or even... Jack Ass Rides? Steve Meyer SOAR LSF IV -- ben wil

[RCSE] How-To: Turn Your Old TX into an FMS controller

2006-03-15 Thread Ben Wilson
Engadget.com has a good piece on how to easily turn an old Futaba Conquest into an FMS (the RC flight sim) controller. A little light soldering and voila! http://www.engadget.com/2006/03/14/how-to-real-controls-for-r-c-flight-simulation/ -- ben wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://thelocust.org

Re: [RCSE] 2006 Midsouth

2006-02-27 Thread Ben Wilson
MidSouth 2006 info will be up on the site later this week! (See, now that I've posted it on the RCSE, I have to get it done) Yours in pixels, LASS web-monkey, ben -- ben wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://thelocust.org/ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subs

Re: [RCSE] convert this please

2006-01-27 Thread Ben Wilson
There should be a caret between "dm" and "2" - but some email clients change them automatically to superscript. e.g. d m ^ 2 (w/o spaces) Ben Wilson wrote: For quick-hit stuff - I often use Google. Put "81.7 dm^2 in in^2" into Google and see what happens. Work

Re: [RCSE] convert this please

2006-01-27 Thread Ben Wilson
For quick-hit stuff - I often use Google. Put "81.7 dm^2 in in^2" into Google and see what happens. Works for a number of calculations, even "tsp in tbsp" "180 lbs in stone" etc. -- ben wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://thelocust.org/ RCSE-List facilities p

Re: [RCSE] getting started in RC soaring

2006-01-26 Thread Ben Wilson
pilot. The competitions will come later once they are indoctrinated -- I know first hand :) -- ben wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and

Re: [RCSE] Supra

2005-12-27 Thread Ben Wilson
well? It seems when people talk about a Supra (glider) it could mean a lot of different things. Different fuses and lengths, different airfoils, different wingspans, different wing construction (bagged or molded), etc... -- Ben Wilson Web Developer/Consultant [EMAIL PROTECTED] cell: 502.836.85

Re: [RCSE] Supra

2005-12-27 Thread Ben Wilson
The Drela Supra or the Kennedy Supra? ...or the Toyota? :) James V. Bacus wrote: How many different variations of the Supra are there? -- Ben Wilson Web Developer/Consultant [EMAIL PROTECTED] cell: 502.836.8551 home: 502.290.0624 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send

Re: [RCSE] Any early Christmas gifts?

2005-12-20 Thread Ben Wilson
thing :) Now I've got those bizarre phantom-ring feelings! James V. Bacus wrote: Whoa, I can see trying to explain that one... ;-) I can't contest fly with rings or gloves or anything on my hands. At 04:16 AM 12/21/2005, Ben Wilson wrote: Some of you might remember me posting

Re: [RCSE] Any early Christmas gifts?

2005-12-20 Thread Ben Wilson
Some of you might remember me posting that I threw my wedding ring off the slope in Frankfort, KY last February. Well, we've ordered another one and it's on it's way -- one size smaller this time! I've also just put together a Polecat Hammerhead which looks *real* mean. Dan Kitching wrote: S

[RCSE] On the opposite end of the cam spectrum...

2005-12-16 Thread Ben Wilson
r Canon XT350. Basically the same features at basically the same cost. If you already have either Canon or Nikon AF lens then stay with that system. 1000.00 with a -200mm lens added. -- Ben Wilson Web Developer/Consultant [EMAIL PROTECTED] cell: 502.836.8551 home: 502.290.0624 RCSE-List facilitie

[RCSE] "Flight Club" glider sim - the author's site

2005-12-01 Thread Ben Wilson
credit where credit is due :) -- Ben Wilson Web Developer/Consultant [EMAIL PROTECTED] cell: 502.836.8551 home: 502.290.0624 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subsc

[RCSE] Browser-Based Cross-Country Soaring Game

2005-12-01 Thread Ben Wilson
can change your perspective using the number keys <1>, <2>, <3> and <4>, but <1> is the one following your plane. (I didn't write this, so I don't know why you can't play it :) ) -- Ben Wilson Web Developer/Consultant [EMAIL PROTECTED] cell: 502.836.85

[RCSE] any thoughts on the AMA NATS 2005 CD?

2005-11-28 Thread Ben Wilson
NATSNews archive, and the photos were good, but overall it was kinda "slapped together". Coulda been better, but it beats a blank and is a decent capper to the NATS sans MA coverage. In any case -- at least they aren't asking me to pay for it ;) ben wilson [EMAIL

[RCSE] Investigating email forwards / squirt bottles.

2005-11-18 Thread Ben Wilson
.44 and was stamped "Paid in full" Like i said before, I know the law, and this is for real. -- Ben Wilson Web Developer/Consultant [EMAIL PROTECTED] cell: 502.836.8551 home: 502.290.0624 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsub

[RCSE] Saturday Frankfort, KY Slope Photos

2005-11-06 Thread Ben Wilson
on the wind forecast for Frankfort and come join us on a south or south-west weekend. ben wilson http://www.louisvillesoaring.org RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that sub

Re: [RCSE] RC Soaring Frappr!

2005-11-03 Thread Ben Wilson
I had only heard about the "naked sloping" photos -- but now thanks to Frappr I have SEEN them. MY EYES! MY EYES! Thanks Gordy! James V. Bacus wrote: Up to 65 members now and some really great pictures! I have seen Dr. Dan launch his ICON like that... ;-) http://www.frappr.com/rcsoaring

Re: [RCSE] Some Thoughts on AMA

2005-11-01 Thread Ben Wilson
it is organized. Tim Bennett -- Ben Wilson Web Developer/Consultant [EMAIL PROTECTED] cell: 502.836.8551 home: 502.290.0624 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and u

Re: [RCSE] Model Aviation Nats 2005 issue

2005-10-29 Thread Ben Wilson
*Under* whelmed? I was surprised you were whelmed at all! Though, you've got to admit, three color photos of sailplanes is three more than I've seen in MA in the last few years :) Do any of the non-AMA flying hobby 'zines cover the NATS at all? I mean, someone has to tell the rest of th

Re: [RCSE] polecataero.com on staging

2005-10-28 Thread Ben Wilson
Oops! Kindly disregard. Autocomplete strikes again! Ben Wilson wrote: http://polecat.thelocust.org/ Moved it to an environment closer to what your current is like. Should be good, including the Gallery. Next: 1. More minor tweaks to the site and content 2. Paypal integration -- might need

[RCSE] polecataero.com on staging

2005-10-28 Thread Ben Wilson
http://polecat.thelocust.org/ Moved it to an environment closer to what your current is like. Should be good, including the Gallery. Next: 1. More minor tweaks to the site and content 2. Paypal integration -- might need your Paypal info to complete the cart thing. -- Ben Wilson Web

Re: [RCSE] RC Soaring Frappr

2005-10-27 Thread Ben Wilson
Look real close and you can read John Diniz's NATS contestant badge in the background :) S Meyer wrote: Geez, do you think Mark Miller put a big enough photo on the site? LOL http://www.frappr.com/rcsoaring/photo/223931 Mark, I see a fingerprint smudge that you missed. :-) -- Ben W

[RCSE] Cinci Pumpkin Fly Photos from Today!

2005-10-16 Thread Ben Wilson
http://louisvillesoaring.org/gallery/20051016cinci Top Five went like this (best I can remember): 1. Rich Burnowski 2. Barry Anderson 3. AJ Bhattacharyya 4. Paul Siegel 5. Jack Iafret RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PR

Re: [RCSE] Re: New DS world records

2005-10-06 Thread Ben Wilson
http://www.slopeaddiction.com Jeff Reid wrote: Where can we download and/or buy the video for this day? -- Ben Wilson Web Developer/Consultant [EMAIL PROTECTED] cell: 502.836.8551 home: 502.290.0624 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and &q

[RCSE] LOFT Fall Round-up Scores

2005-10-05 Thread Ben Wilson
Anyone have the LOFT Fall Round-up final scores? We LSF level-uppers here in Louisville wouldn't mind knowing how bad we did :) Thanks! RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubs

Re: [RCSE] 300 mph broken

2005-10-05 Thread Ben Wilson
On two cameras! MUST... SEE... VIDEO... John Erickson wrote: Just read that the 300 mph barrier has been broken by Kyle Paulson today up at Parker. Santa Ana winds blowing 25 mph in Acton, must be close to 50 up at Parker. -- Ben Wilson Web Developer/Consultant [EMAIL PROTECTED] cell

Re: [RCSE] OVSS #8 - FRU photo gallery

2005-10-03 Thread Ben Wilson
lad I got off the ring in time! James V. Bacus wrote: Here is a photo gallery of the last contest in the OVSS series this past weekend. -- Ben Wilson Web Developer/Consultant [EMAIL PROTECTED] cell: 502.836.8551 home: 502.290.0624 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send

Re: [RCSE] MIST Fall Round-up fotos...

2005-10-03 Thread Ben Wilson
It's clearly the framing and composition of the photo. :) Dana Flemming wrote: Gee, I wonder why the pic of Karen has been the most viewed D. -- Ben Wilson Web Developer/Consultant [EMAIL PROTECTED] cell: 502.836.8551 home: 502.290.0624 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane

[RCSE] MIST Fall Round-up fotos...

2005-10-03 Thread Ben Wilson
Greetings all -- A few photos from this weekend's MIST Fall Round-up in Muncie: http://louisvillesoaring.org/gallery/20051002mistfru Great contest that went smoothly with 13-minute tasks and that challenging Muncie air. Thanks, guys! -- Ben Wilson Web Developer/Consultant [

Re: [RCSE] OVSS FRU in Muncie this weekend

2005-09-29 Thread Ben Wilson
Ed Wilson and I are gonna head up on Sunday to attempt an End-of-Contest, End-Of-Season spoiler. And, we're brining our secret weapon -- Mini-Ed! :) James V. Bacus wrote: Looking forward to doing some seeded MoM contest soaring with the OVSS crew in Muncie this weekend! The weather looks

Re: [RCSE] Power System for Wind Dancer

2005-09-28 Thread Ben Wilson
get this ship flying well for cheap. Good luck, Bren -- Ben Wilson Web Developer/Consultant [EMAIL PROTECTED] cell: 502.836.8551 home: 502.290.0624 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTE

Re: [RCSE] Great Spot Landing @ LAX

2005-09-22 Thread Ben Wilson
Man - that was an amazing feat and an amazing piece of video. Right on the line! That guy needs to retire. ...though I hear Tom Kiesling said "I coulda done it in 10 minutes flat without the skeg" :) Bill's Email wrote: BS, he was clearly nearly 6 inches left of the centerline. Big deal.

Re: [RCSE] OK Gordy - what are you building 2nite

2005-09-22 Thread Ben Wilson
I'm getting on board the unlimited train and finishing up a "He-Mantis" (it's not Pretty - it's Handsome!). Got a Bubble Dancer in it's natural form in a box, too. That's a few moons later, though :) And Gordy'll appreciate this - I'm trying to finish watching the "Firefly" boxed set 'cause

Re: [RCSE] Removing wing servo...

2005-09-22 Thread Ben Wilson
*That* will involve a crowbar, a welder's helmet and a monkey. Don't ask me how I know. :) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now... If only it was that simple to remove the political and off-topic discussions from this list! ;-) Take care, --Noel -- Ben Wilson Web Developer/Consult

[RCSE] Hitec Prism 7X, Hitec RX's for sale on RCGroups

2005-09-22 Thread Ben Wilson
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=419085 Thanks! -- Ben Wilson Web Developer/Consultant [EMAIL PROTECTED] cell: 502.836.8551 home: 502.290.0624 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTE

Re: [RCSE] Removing wing servo...

2005-09-20 Thread Ben Wilson
damaging the plane. How about firing up the 'ole Dremel tool and grinding away both the servo itself and the remaining hot glue. Lenny -- Ben Wilson Web Developer/Consultant [EMAIL PROTECTED] cell: 502.836.8551 home: 502.290.0624 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News.

Re: [RCSE] OVSS SOAR picture gallery

2005-09-19 Thread Ben Wilson
messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format -- Ben Wilson Web Developer/Consultant [EMAIL PROTECTED] cell: 502.836.8551 home: 502.290.0624 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airpla

Re: [RCSE] "Ed Wilson, and his Evolution, Leaves Tullahoman's Woodless!"

2005-09-18 Thread Ben Wilson
Gordy says "up" because of the piles of wood we all stand on around us - everyone else is below us. At least that's what Gordy told me! :) All kidding aside - way to go, Ed! Dan wrote: Gordy, Kentucky is "down", not up :~) Dan */[EMAIL PROTECTED]/* wrote: We are very proud up h

Re: [RCSE] Super V 100 wings for sale

2005-09-16 Thread Ben Wilson
primary or backup ship. -- Ben Wilson Web Developer/Consultant [EMAIL PROTECTED] cell: 502.836.8551 home: 502.290.0624 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubs

Re: [RCSE] LSF....can I get a witness?

2005-09-06 Thread Ben Wilson
Hah! He's gone even further from what I've seen -- I saw him the other week helping a kid trim out a 27MHz Firebird! (Seriously!) The kids landings were pretty awful -- but *that* is what LSF is for, right? He'll get him there soon enough... d. o. darnell wrote: are saying. The possible

Re: [RCSE] Avenger DLG

2005-09-04 Thread Ben Wilson
Must be something in the air this week! I got a 30 minute TD flight for my LSF III today :) Didn't get a chance to do a G&R, though :( ben wilson http://www.louisvillesoaring.org LSF II also soon to be III [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I noticed the http://www.jancomodels.com websit

Re: [RCSE] RCSE blacklisted for spam

2005-09-02 Thread Ben Wilson
this information at http://bl.csma.biz/cgi-bin/listing.cgi? ip=64.18.7.10. -- Ben Wilson Web Developer/Consultant [EMAIL PROTECTED] cell: 502.836.8551 home: 502.290.0624 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PRO

Re: OT: Re: [RCSE] New Orleans

2005-09-01 Thread Ben Wilson
MAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format -- Ben Wilson Web Developer/Consultant [EMAIL PROTECTED] cell: 502.836.8551 home:

[RCSE] BSS Mid-Am Thanks!

2005-08-29 Thread Ben Wilson
think is really cool is the digital-photo-on-the-wood thing they do. They snap a photo of you early in the day, and if you get wood yer picture is already in the frame by the end of the day! Awesome. A nice touch to a fun contest. Thanks again, guys! -- Ben Wilson AMA

[RCSE] ESL Forums?

2005-08-25 Thread Ben Wilson
Anyone know what's up with the ESL Forums? (http://forums.flyesl.com)? They've been down for a day or two and I need to finish my Mantis! :) -- Ben Wilson Web Developer/Consultant [EMAIL PROTECTED] cell: 502.836.8551 home: 502.290.0624 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Air

Re: [RCSE] Death of a club

2005-08-08 Thread Ben Wilson
ith big clubs, don't take your members for granted. Don't make 3-4 people do all the work. Volunteer for something, organize something, show up to one of your organized events and help out. Let's get this great hobby growing! George Voss -- Ben Wilson Web Developer/Consult

Re: [RCSE] "Hitec/MPX Easy Glider F5J Sailplane..

2005-08-03 Thread Ben Wilson
at with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format -- Ben Wilson Web Developer/Consultant [EMAIL PROTECTED] cell: 502.836.8551 home: 502.290.0624 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe"

Re: [RCSE] "Hitec/MPX Easy Glider F5J Sailplane.......isn't rubbery :-)

2005-08-03 Thread Ben Wilson
! Right now I'm building an Ava Fuse with a Bubble Dancer wing & Tail. I bet it will fly circles around that Easy Glider.. You Silly Boy! Cheers AL Albert E. Wedworth ( AL ) The Bag Lady Cell 530-228-9445 Fax 530-343-1715 -- Ben Wilson Web Developer/Consultant [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] One full day of RES

2005-08-02 Thread Ben Wilson
strong case. Barry Andersen wrote: Here's one idea, start AMA TD with one day of 2m, then 2 days of unlimited, one day of RES and end with a day of NOS. If NOS numbers are low, the event could wind up earlier in the day to get guys on their way. What say all of you?? Barry -

[RCSE] LASS Speed 400 F5J E-Sailplane Contest: Sunday August 7th, 2005!

2005-08-01 Thread Ben Wilson
oductions. Trophies will be awarded for the top 3 pilots otherwise. Get all the info you'll need here: http://louisvillesoaring.org/content/view/87/41/ Thanks for the bandwidth and we hope to see you there! -- Ben Wilson Web Developer/Consultant [EMAIL PROTECTED] cell: 502.836.8551 hom

[RCSE] Louisville Soaring: NATS HL & F3J Photos

2005-07-23 Thread Ben Wilson
photo, but I'll take the glasses. :) P.S: Just wanted to say "thanks" to everyone who gave me a pat on the back for my "wood" finish in HL! As Marc put it: "It feels good to hear your name called out here". Aye, 'tis true. ben wilson http://www

[RCSE] Re: Goldberg Endurance 400 ARF

2005-07-21 Thread Ben Wilson
ldberg Endurance 400 ARF Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --0-958549100-1121950481=:46008 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Has anyone had any experience with the above electric sailplane? Good, bad, comments? Dan -- Ben Wilson Web Develope

Re: [RCSE] LASS Speed 400 Electric Sailplane (F5J) Competition: Sunday, Augus...

2005-07-19 Thread Ben Wilson
our contest as F3J with motors." [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How about changing the motor run to 2minutes? There's plenty of time to change the ruleand increase the fun. Gordy Minn airport -- Ben Wilson Web Developer/Consultant [EMAIL PROTECTED] cell: 502.836.8551 home: 50

[RCSE] LASS Speed 400 Electric Sailplane (F5J) Competition: Sunday, August 7th 2005!

2005-07-19 Thread Ben Wilson
er: http://www.louisvillesoaring.org/ (click on the "2005 F5J Speed 400 Electric Sailplane Contest" link on the left nav) Feel free to RSVP to me :) -- Ben Wilson Web Developer/Consultant [EMAIL PROTECTED] cell: 502.836.8551 home: 502.290.0624 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model

[RCSE] camping at the NATS: Thanks for the info!

2005-07-15 Thread Ben Wilson
I've received a lot of helpful info from a number of folks! I think I'm set. See ya there! -- Ben Wilson Web Developer/Consultant [EMAIL PROTECTED] cell: 502.836.8551 home: 502.290.0624 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "

[RCSE] camping at the NATS

2005-07-15 Thread Ben Wilson
ed? Also -- is there a map of the facilities online somewhere? Thanks and see ya there :) -- Ben Wilson Web Developer/Consultant [EMAIL PROTECTED] cell: 502.836.8551 home: 502.290.0624 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe"

[RCSE] Talking timers for $10

2005-06-16 Thread Ben Wilson
The normally sell for $15-20. -- Ben Wilson Web Developer/Consultant [EMAIL PROTECTED] cell: 502.836.8551 home: 502.290.0624 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and u

[RCSE] Hobbico Freq Checker Range Test

2005-05-29 Thread Ben Wilson
Today I had a chance to test out the range on a clubmate's Hobbico Frequency checker. I also had my GPS receiver, Ed Wilson's ICOM handheld scanner and a pair of earphones for the Freq checker's antenna. The earphones were approximately 5.5 feet in length. I set a "man overboard point" on my

[RCSE] RE: Splatter

2005-05-23 Thread Ben Wilson
uld be a hand-held scanner and your ear. As an aside -- I think I have seen some frequency pin boards (and this might have been the case at the BASS HLG contest) actually arranged not according to channel order, but with harmonically-similar frequencies on the same row. I don't know th

[RCSE] RE: Ultimate soaring car

2005-05-02 Thread Ben Wilson
t for gas mileage... (The wife and I are considering this for our next car, so if anyone HAS travelled w/ sailplane in a Prius, lemme know). -- Ben Wilson Web Developer/Consultant [EMAIL PROTECTED] cell: 502.836.8551 home: 502.290.0624 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News.

[RCSE] Lost a wedding ring at the Frankfort, KY slope!

2005-03-14 Thread Ben Wilson
, it's mine! I'll give a $50 reward to anyone who should find it. Thanks! (P.S. - yes, the wife does know I lost it) -- ben wilson ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) AMA 717440 / LSF 7806 Louisville Area Soaring Society http://www.louisvillesoaring.org RCSE-List facilities provided by Model A

[RCSE] Vandal photos link

2005-03-12 Thread Ben Wilson
http://thomasfinch.home.mindspring.com/ Follow the links there -- looks like a sweet ship! ben wilson ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Louisville Area Soaring Society AMA 717440 / LSF 7806 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests

[RCSE] Kevlar fuse finishing paints

2005-02-23 Thread Ben Wilson
p;sub_levelid=10&productid=1751&content=product_details Anyone have a brand they would care to mention? -- ben wilson AMA 717400 / LSF 7806 http://www.louisvillesoaring.org RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" reques

[RCSE] New LouisvilleSoaring.org site is live!

2005-02-17 Thread Ben Wilson
http://www.louisvillesoaring.org Redesigned, trimmed, polished and more "shark-like" as Thornburg might say. :) I'd love to get some feedback -- and error reports. -- Ben Wilson (ben AT thelocust DOT org) AMA 717440 / LSF 7806 Louisville Area Soaring Society http://www.louisvilles

[RCSE] wanted: unloved Majestic, Houston Hawk, Mantis etc kits.

2005-02-07 Thread Ben Wilson
I'm looking to build a 3-meter ship after I get done with my Allegro-Lite -- anyone have an unloved Mantis, Majestic or Houston Hawk (or anything similar) ship in their closet? Thanks! ben wilson ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) http://www.louisvillesoaring.org AMA 717440 / LSF 7806 RCSE-List facil

[RCSE] my winter projects - Allegro-Lite, LMA and wireless video rig

2005-02-06 Thread Ben Wilson
name=News&file=article&sid=42&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0&POSTNUKESID=59c3381b1f375ae03e7e6b442dd7d6f6 (sorry for the horrible link) ben wilson ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Louisville Area Soaring Society http://www.louisvillesoaring.org AMA 717440 / LSF 7806 RCSE-List facilities

[RCSE] RE: Bunch of flying wings added

2005-02-03 Thread Ben Wilson
The link *should* read: http://adesigner.com/hobbies/DEALS.HTM DEALS.htm was broken :) -- Ben Wilson Web Developer/Consultant [EMAIL PROTECTED] cell: 502.836.8551 home: 502.290.0624 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe"

[RCSE] Word has it...

2004-11-19 Thread Ben Wilson
...Gordy is travelling to the center of the Earth to sell ovens! Well, OK, maybe not -- according to his last communique with us LASS members, he's in Manchester, NH this week. ben wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] AMA 717440 / LSF 7806 - Louisville Area Soaring Society http://louisvillesoaring.org

[RCSE] Gordy does discus and occassionally Dallas

2004-10-30 Thread Ben Wilson
went back to timing me. Now, why he trucks these 3-meter ships all over God's green earth, I don't know -- DLGs are much more logistically sound :) I guess it's the lack of HL contests, but that's another topic all together. ben wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.louisville

[RCSE] ECHLGF impressions from a first-timer

2004-10-27 Thread Ben Wilson
some wood, er, glass! I'll certainly be back next year -- thanks to Dick Proseus (fill-in CD for Oleg), Oleg, and the rest of the DESS crew! -- Ben Wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Louisville Area Soaring Society http://www.louisvillesoaring.org RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News.

[RCSE] looking for used JR 8103

2004-08-20 Thread Ben Wilson
preferably TX only. respond off-list to [EMAIL PROTECTED] thanks! -- ben wilson ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Louisville Area Soaring Society http://www.louisvillesoaring.org AMA 717440 / LSF 7806 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe"

[RCSE] RE: Initial impressions of Defiant EPP trainer sailplane

2004-03-18 Thread Ben Wilson
system can take a good launch off of a winch, and a hard smack on the ground. Highly recommended by me :) Ben Wilson (ben at thelocust dot org) Louisville Area Soaring Society http://www.louisvillesoaring.org AMA 717440 LSF 7806 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send

[RCSE] FEMA Says Broadband over Powerlines is a bad idea

2003-12-15 Thread ben wilson
cy Management Agency (FEMA) told the FCC that BPL could "severely impair FEMA's mission-essential HF radio operations in areas serviced by BPL technology." http://www.eham.net/articles/7196 Good news for HAMs, and good news for us in the US on 72Mhz! ben wilson ben[at]thelocust[

[RCSE] RE: New Louisville Area Soaring Society Site

2003-12-08 Thread Ben Wilson
et such a deluge of Gordy-oriented stuff already, why do I need anymore? My life, unlike this exchange, does not revolve around Gordy. John -- Ben Wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://thelocust.org http://louisvillesoaring.org RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "su

[RCSE] RE: newbie needs help

2003-10-23 Thread ben wilson
d strong at the dickens! They can take a helluva winch launch and are hard to destroy. ben wilson ben[at]thelocust[dot]org - http://thelocust.org http://phliteklub.org RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PRO

[RCSE] Mirror of Mike Lachowski's RCSE Pages

2003-09-16 Thread ben wilson
ike's original RCSE URL: http://www.eclipse.net/~mikel/rcse/rcse.htm Well, with the help of Google's cache, I've mirrored them here: http://phliteklub.org/rcse Enjoy! ben wilson ben[at]thelocust[dot]org - http://thelocust.org http://phliteklub.org RCSE-List facilities provided by

[RCSE] RE: OFFTOPIC - NOAA pictures before and after blackout

2003-08-16 Thread ben wilson
ightlights/blackout081503-7hrsafter-text.jpg ben wilson ben[at]thelocust[dot]org - http://thelocust.org http://phliteklub.org RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and uns

Re: [RCSE] Cross platform airfoil plotting programs, Linux

2002-06-12 Thread ben wilson
i'm a bit of a noob when it comes to the science of airfoils, but not a noob to Linux -- would xfoil not do the job here? On Thursday 13 June 2002 01:53 am, Andrew E. Mileski wrote: > rcsoar4fun wrote: > > Sorry to those that will be left clueless by this message! > > I have looked around for

[RCSE] lithium camera flash batteries

2002-06-12 Thread ben wilson
i have been using a pair of 3.0v energizer "123" Lithium camera batteries for my Red Herring SAL glider since about Feb/March and after approx. 50-75 estimated hours in the air, they finally petered out! I'm completely happy with my $9 cost, especially since i didn't have to crack open the pla

Re: [RCSE] Re: N0-See-Um; how hard to build & fly?

2002-06-12 Thread ben wilson
We I own both, so i'll give you my take. The Herring is made of EPS (standard polystyrene) has no spar is covered with packing tape (which easily sticks to styro) is very stiff naturally is slightly *less* durable than the EPP Noseeum can fold in half (so can the Noseeum, if you

<    1   2   3   >