[RCSE] Mid-Am OVSS #7 Guess Who's Coming????

2008-08-26 Thread GordySoar
Louisiana's top TD pilot has his Sharon tuned up on JR DSM 2.4...and his GPS is dialed in for the Kentucky Horse Park! Yep he's coming to the Mid Am You? Gordy In a message dated 8/26/2008 9:28:19 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey guys, with one of the

[RCSE] Mid-Am OVSS #7 Offering Awesom Trophy's!

2008-08-26 Thread GordySoar
Sorry guys, I know you are used to reaching in a box for some surprise at the awards ...but don't expect some generic black velvet paintings of Elvis playing cards with dogs Louisville MidSouth had engraved Louisville Slugger Batsthe Mid Am will have engraved clear glass mugs, no

[RCSE] New RCSE...I'm in!

2008-08-26 Thread GordySoar
In a message dated 8/26/2008 11:44:04 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I took it upon myself to create this Google Group to replace the soon to disappear RCSE. Please let me know if you have and further suggestions. I'm sure there will be bugs to workout. The

[RCSE] Anyone have a right Superior Wing Tip for One of Our Youngsters?

2008-08-25 Thread GordySoar
Hi guys, One of our youngsters got tangled in a mid air this past weekend in St Louie...the wing tip is pretty much trashed. I thought I had a dinged spare but turns out its a Perfect tip. I'll pay shipping if someone is willing to donate a tip. Thanks Gordy **It's only a

[RCSE] Okay you guys, step up and be a MENTOR..its your turn to DO something great!

2008-08-25 Thread GordySoar
Hi Guys, Our young guys are our future...But put yourself at their age...did you have cash for a moldie or any kind of competition sailplane? I know you guys are sitting on flyable Superiors, dinged and dented Escapes, Sharons, and the likeyou have some fantasy of 'selling' them but in

[RCSE] hello....is anybody out there?

2008-08-25 Thread GordySoar
So how will we communicate now? As in letting everyone know about contests, for sale goodies, finding each other during a visit? Any suggestions? I suppose we'll have to surf the topics, nooks and crannies of RC Antonymous (er Groups?) Or set up something on the new Blog spot. Gordy

[RCSE] I had to leave the Gateway to Campaign!

2008-08-24 Thread GordySoar
The St Louis guys have done it again! A fantastic two days of soaring...today the air was a lot tougher with the first round a 12min! 10's to follow. She who must be obeyed called to remind me that part of this weekend's trip was to spend time with Louisville to St Louis transplants...so

[RCSE] My JR DSM 2.4 Radio Was Hot Today At the Gateway Open!

2008-08-23 Thread GordySoar
Eat your hearts out all who didn't make it! The field was a bit icky when we arrived but it firmed up quickly...the lift/sink was boomer all day, pretty consistently, so you'd better have made the right decision...almost NO wind all dayjust thermal action. 6 rounds of 10, Steve Meyer

[RCSE] Louisville Sweeps Gateway DLG Today!

2008-08-22 Thread GordySoar
Bruce Davidson and Ben Wilson did the deal for first and second! Gorgeous weather but challenging conditions...8 rounds I'm here for this weekend of big boy toys :-). Gordy **It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here.

[RCSE] X9303 service bulletin..or how I fix chaffing

2008-08-19 Thread GordySoar
I noticed it a long time ago, so I stuffed MM's inside the back, that kept the wire from chaffing and if I get hungry during a flight I just pop off the battery cover and shake...sort of like a Pez dispenser but where the ammo has a dual purpose as opposed to a dual rate...although shaking

[RCSE] North Jersey brought out their big guns for us today!

2008-08-17 Thread GordySoar
Hi Guys, Joe and I showed up expecting a couple of die hard's to fly the club contest today, but found about a dozen guys, including Ed Anderson of Syosset NY had decided to join us! All came with their $50 cash just in case they might earn their I Beat Gordy In North Jersey Buttons.

[RCSE] What a day for Jersey soaring!

2008-08-16 Thread GordySoar
always fun to watch. In a message dated 8/15/2008 8:02:45 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, GordySoar writes: Joe Melchoir is flying in with his Mooney...I'll be picking him up and even maybe I'll be flying :-) Gordy Hojo at Parsipanny (sp) In a message dated 8/15/2008 3:59:37 P.M

[RCSE] If you were watching the Olympic Beach Volley Ball tonite...

2008-08-15 Thread GordySoar
Toward the end of the first set, the did a feature on the sand...and showed two of my little radio controlled beach cleaners...about 5mins on world TVcool stuff ! :-) Gordy North Jersey for a contest this weekend **Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your

[RCSE] DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THE SOARING MASTERS....Early!

2008-08-11 Thread GordySoar
Hi guys, I have it on bad authority that those guys who sign up at the last minute will get better fitting T shirts! The goal is 100 (you know like the movie 400...but less). There are about 80 spots left. The top Turks are coming, it would be great to get Jojo back but we'd need to get

[RCSE] In case you decide to chance signing up in advance for the WSM....

2008-08-11 Thread GordySoar
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[RCSE] Re: I have a Challenge for JR/Spectrum DSM Radios!

2008-08-11 Thread Gordysoar
radios around, feature the closest thing to MPX open programming and the 2.4 implementation does not require the kluge of multiple receivers. Different strokes for different folks, Steve -- Gordysoar Gordysoar's Profile

[RCSE] Louisville Invitiational Professional Competitors Invitational Results

2008-08-10 Thread GordySoar
2m woody guys had to get 3mins, and in or out 10' circle 100point landing. Unlimited guys 6min same landing. Unlimited guys had to time the 2m guys and the 2m had to time the Unlimited guys. There was just under 100 competitors (6 total :-) Little Lee made his time and made his landing

[RCSE] Louisville Invitiational Professional Competitors Invitational PHOTOS

2008-08-10 Thread GordySoar
_http://www.capturekentuckiana.com/photo/134798_ (http://www.capturekentuckiana.com/photo/134798) _http://www.capturekentuckiana.com/photo/134790_ (http://www.capturekentuckiana.com/photo/134790) _http://www.capturekentuckiana.com/photo/134855_

[RCSE] Oh Oh, JR/Spectrum is affected by heat!!! Okay the cases are ;-)

2008-08-06 Thread GordySoar
I had to visit the library this morning and re read the JR Challenge page, the case melted at 300 degrees, and the RX still worked fine. I don't believe it so I've got all my JR Rxs on the BBQ cooking right now. Think the plastic will make my steak taste funny? Gordy

[RCSE] Has anyone heard if Futa or Airt are going to provide a Flight Log 'r Device?

2008-08-06 Thread GordySoar
Hi guys, I was just wondering if anyone heard if they are going to provide a Flight Log type device like the JR DSM system...so that we can be assured of the best possible and safest installations in our planes? With the cost of models going crazy and demand zooming, losing one is

[RCSE] Hot information is better than a fixed system :-)

2008-08-06 Thread GordySoar
The wise guy answer is the Futaba system doesn't need anything like that. Seriously there has been no known problems with the Futaba 2.4 Fasst systems. There WAS a minor issue with the 6014 receiver locking out in extreme temperatures if left in direct sunlight. The case temperature needed

[RCSE] Split Spoilers on the AVA?

2008-08-05 Thread GordySoar
Hi Guys, I did the split thing on my Super AVAbecause I had nothing to do that weekend in a motel. I have servo on each and can independently adjust or operate themnever have though. There was the justification that the Big Single blanked the stab. Frankly I wouldn't know the

[RCSE] I have a Challenge for JR/Spectrum DSM Radios!

2008-08-05 Thread GordySoar
Too bad its going to have to wait! I don't know if you guys can read, or read the Model Airplane News, or some of the others, but on the back page JR DSM and Spectrum have thrown down the gauntlet, put their systems where their money is..and have set up monthly challenges to their systems.

[RCSE] Got to flying today...Finally! After unloading all of little Lee's Wood.....

2008-08-03 Thread GordySoar
..out of the pickup truck! We are so proud! Our club is laden with 'woodsmen' on most levels of competition, but Lee takes the cake when it comes to most firsts in a week among us! He's at that age where he can seem to come off a bit cocky but trust me, he is very thankful and

[RCSE] Ed Wilson Truck Breaks Down Returning From Nats!

2008-08-02 Thread GordySoar
Turns out that our little Lee brought home so much wood this year that it over loaded the pick up! :-) Actually they got home just fine, but talk about a kid that's beaming and a club proud as new poppa's First place Junior trophies in DLG, 2m, RES and Unlimitedthere wasn't a

[RCSE] Mike Lachowski Takes Unlimited at Nats

2008-08-01 Thread GordySoar
He flew a home brew Supra. Not sure who came in where, but Chris was not there ;-). Little Lee took First Place in Unlimited Junior, vanquishing the field! Apparently a good time had by all. Gordy **Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews

[RCSE] Anyone Flying the Lump on Friday afternoon?

2008-07-31 Thread GordySoar
Hi Guys, I'll could be there after 1pm on Friday. Give me a call 502 727 9595 cell **Get fantasy football with free live scoring. Sign up for FanHouse Fantasy Football today. (http://www.fanhouse.com/fantasyaffair?ncid=aolspr000520)

[RCSE] Actually Ben IS a Jerk!

2008-07-30 Thread GordySoar
Ben used to be a good guy, but then he started hanging around with his wifethat lead to him doing stuff like running and swimming and biking...so he's seldom seen at the field anymore. But to be fair his personality crash started way before that! At first he was a regular guy...he'd

[RCSE] Our Boy Lee....or Sometimes Known a Mini DP :-)

2008-07-30 Thread GordySoar
Hey all you Lee supporters! If you aren't at the Nats now, then I'll give you and update on Lee's progress so far: He has been high Junior in every event so far Tomorrow is Unlimited and he'll be flying the LJ Supra on 2.4 DSM2 JRsame as his other ships this week. We'll see if he

[RCSE] I Say We Find Ben and Crack his Throwing Peg!!!!!!

2008-07-29 Thread GordySoar
Got you Chris! I told him to leave you off knowing it would piss you off :-) In any case it wasn't who was left out of his post...its that he took the time to post something at all! You'll note no one else did. Nice report Ben. For those of you who don't know Ben, he is one of

[RCSE] Brett Farve and Mike Popescu?....Say it ain't so Joe!

2008-07-23 Thread GordySoar
I am retiring from flying this year and so my planes are becoming available Mike ( the old Esteem and Pelican designer ) By the way the Super Pelican made this guy Bordy to change diapers every round at the last contest in Orlando past spring. Sorry to hear that yet another great has

[RCSE] Light Winds, nice temps in Lansing today,Cal and Ken sneak away with the wood

2008-07-20 Thread GordySoar
Karl Miller AKA Icon Man (now flying a Perfect) decided to head over from Chicago to harvest some wood this morning, it was raining but cleared for a phenomenal day of weather and soaring like we haven't seen in a few months...but Cal P and Ken Bates had other plans Still stinking from

[RCSE] I took a quarter off Dave Hauch tonite...You?

2008-07-16 Thread GordySoar
Hi guys! Dave invited me over to his magnificent flying site today to do some soaring. The conditions started out kind of hot but a light breeze kicked in and things got really comfortable. Dave and I put up about a dozen flights each, shooting for 10min flights and of course with a

[RCSE] Gordy will be in Lansing this weekend for the contest...you?

2008-07-15 Thread GordySoar
Hi Guys I could use some info about the event and location. I am armed and dangerous, currently heading to Hell Boy 2 in Ludington Gordy **Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com!

[RCSE] Gordy's in Michigan next week! All Week!

2008-07-12 Thread GordySoar
Hi guys, I start the week in Sturgeon Bay but then hot foot it across the lake via the ferry, ending all the way over to The other side of the state, and will have my planes with me...so when do you guys fly during the evenings? Gordy 502 727 9595 cell **Get the scoop on last

[RCSE] Anyone live near East Bay California?

2008-07-09 Thread GordySoar
Contact me privately please. Thanks Gordy **Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut000507)

[RCSE] Video now availalble of the MPX Cup Turkey...On JoJo's site of course!

2008-07-09 Thread GordySoar
In a message dated 7/9/2008 7:41:43 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Video of the Multiplex Cup is out now ;) www.f3x.no/f3j/2008 Hilsen (regards) Jo Grini Gamleveien 2910 Aurdal Norway mob +47 90898709 www.jojoen.no [EMAIL PROTECTED] **Gas prices

[RCSE] Was there an ESL contest this weekend? Saturday SCORE SHEET

2008-07-08 Thread GordySoar
. DANIEL BOONE ESL CONTEST Saturday Standings as of Round # 8 Sorted by Actual Score EX Class - Place Contestant Score Off-MaxPercent - ------- 1 LACHOWSKI,

[RCSE] Daniel Boone Sunday Score Sheet

2008-07-08 Thread GordySoar
DANIEL BOONE ESL CONTEST Sunday Standings as of Round # 6 Sorted by Actual Score EX Class - Place Contestant Score Off-MaxPercent - ------- 1 HAUFF, JOHN

[RCSE] Daniel Boone Final Scores

2008-07-08 Thread GordySoar
DANIEL BOONE ESL CONTEST Weekend Standings as of Round # 8 Sorted by Actual Score EX Class - Place Contestant Score Off-MaxPercent - ------- 1 HAUFF, JOHN 7475

[RCSE] David Hobby WINS!

2008-07-05 Thread GordySoar
The Easy Glider Contest in Turkey. According to Jojo, it was hard fought, the tree line came in to play similar as in that 'other' contest they were having. From the sound of LJ and all the rest of the guys in the background, a good time is still being had! :-) Gordy **Gas

[RCSE] Our Juniors? ...AMAZING!

2008-07-05 Thread GordySoar
Hi guys, I'll let you check the scores but our Juniors took second and third! Brandon the AJ, Jeff Walters climbed way up through the event after a bad roundgreat young pilots all! DP moved up from 11th to 6th!...pretty amazing considering the lhigh skill/experience levels of the

[RCSE] Hello America! Stand By For News! DP is in the F3J World Fly Offs!

2008-07-04 Thread GordySoar
I have to tell you guys that I am sick todayI picked up a summer cold that's got me lower than I've been in a lot of years, but when I dialed into the F3j World site this morning...things got worse... Cody had taken a zero for landing out..and that slid him off the leader boardand

[RCSE] F3J worlds.. I was NOT born with a Gold Supra in My Mouth! --But I do have a big

2008-07-04 Thread GordySoar
. High End...and I'll have it out today...plus I'll be flying my Super AVA carbon converted to JR's DSM 2.4 system for the antenna arrangement I have set up the D Barker Sputnik extension array...four whiskers arranged around the circumference just behind the nose cone rim.

[RCSE] A Day to Remember....Flying the High End....Truly a 'Pilot's' Sailplane!

2008-07-04 Thread GordySoar
Tom Kellevang, Jim McCarthy and I played with my new High End today in Illinois...the weather was as good as it can getnot too hot, strong thermal activity which kept a soothing breeze coming and made working the air a little challenging too. Big fluffy clouds with dark bottoms made

[RCSE] See you at Soar's RES Event Tomorrow?

2008-07-04 Thread GordySoar
Hi guys, I'm going to head down to the Soar field near Bolingbrook tomorrow, they have a 2m, RES event and while I don't own a 2m any more, I have my Super Ava along so I'll be there with the boys having some fun in the sun. Light winds and not too warm temps. Gordy 502 727 9595 cell

[RCSE] F3J Worlds Got Interrupted, Bet You Don't Know Why!

2008-07-04 Thread GordySoar
Believe it or not its because they have 'perspective' ! Its a model airplaine contest... a hobby! They quit the F3J World Competition to give everyone a break ...and flew a MPX Easy Glider Contest! Yep one design foamies! That after the Prelims and before the Fly offsnot sure what or

[RCSE] Re: Gordy- Logic without limits.....or I couild hae read the article in context:-)

2008-07-03 Thread Gordysoar
, batteries, props and gear boxes...and motor guys aren't interested in thermaling at a contest...kind of like watching grass grow in dry weather ;-). Gordy Chicago on the beach tomorrow -- Gordysoar Gordysoar's Profile

[RCSE] The Top Pilots Are Sluts and Idiots?

2008-07-02 Thread gordysoar
Brian said it best, the top guys, heck every body reading this forum, will tend to chose the models to fly that they feel best compliments their skills, will give them the best chance at flying a perfect score. Just because the most talented guys 'can' do well with anything doesn't mean they

[RCSE] Re: Gordy -- maybe not.

2008-07-02 Thread Gordysoar
will replace high starts and winches. Gordy -- Gordysoar Gordysoar's Profile: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/member.php?u=12801 View this thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=883707 RCSE-List facilities provided

Re: [RCSE] Re: Looking for Todd Larson

2008-07-02 Thread GordySoar
In a message dated 7/2/2008 5:47:19 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: - Original Message - From: Skip Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Soaring@airage.com Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 8:26 AM Subject: Looking for Todd Larson Please ping me off line. Computer

[RCSE] Could CD's Please Collect Plane's Flown By Whom?....Thanks! (F3J World Planes)

2008-07-01 Thread GordySoar
_http://www.f3x.no/f3j/2008/models08.htm_ (http://www.f3x.no/f3j/2008/models08.htm) Here's the kind of list that we have all dreamed would be posted after every USA TD contest ever held in history! :-). Take a look guys, it will show you whats considered hot in F3J right now...or at

Re: [RCSE] Could CD's Please Collect Plane's Flown By Whom?....Thanks! (F3J World Planes)

2008-07-01 Thread GordySoar
But wait... Didn't you get that link from that website that you hate and everyone can post anonymous? :-) Glad we don't have that problem here on RCSE. :-) Gordy :-) On Tue, Jul 1, 2008 at 5:40 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.f3x.no/f3j/2008/models08.htm Here's the kind of list

[RCSE] Chaos and Frustration at the F3J Worlds!

2008-07-01 Thread GordySoar
Hi Guys, Apparently the conditions are crazy! Cody took a zero by not making it back to the 'in bounds' area...Rich took some kind of penalty hit, maybe from a late toss JW's NZ boys are staying tougha lot more rounds to go with only 1 throw out...and I think Rich needs two :-(.

Re: [RCSE] Could CD's Please Collect Plane's Flown By Whom?....

2008-07-01 Thread GordySoar
The Sharon? Where are they in this list? Its not on the list because of its weight...but its a F3J list. Not a TD list, it got off the F3J list because of the need for late evening fast tow times.. Out of all the planes I own, you'd have to pry my Sharon from my dying hands before I'd

[RCSE] This just in from the Worlds! A NZ Website :-).

2008-07-01 Thread GordySoar
Gypsy is Les Stockley's wife, she's got some updates on the website abouut the NZ team's experiences...coached by JW. Les and Gyspy were my NZ connection for soaring while I visited there a few years back. Gypsy is very much in to Scrap Booking. Take a look, Gordy If you want any details of

[RCSE] F3J Worlds Started this morning

2008-06-30 Thread GordySoar
Well I got a call at about 1am saying they were getting ready to start, the weather was warm with light winds. Should be a good start to the event...hopefully no drama :). Gordy **Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars.

[RCSE] JW turns GL pilots into top World F3J Team?!!!!

2008-06-30 Thread GordySoar
Hi Guys, Big Kudo to JW and the NZ Team! They are filling out most of the top rungs after the second round! Its clear the boys have been practicing! Congrats Guys! (okay they haven't flown GL's for a lot of years each :-). Jojo is doing really well too, he's focus'd more this year I

[RCSE] Update on what the Germans are flying at the F3J Worlds

2008-06-29 Thread GordySoar
Pretty sure this is accuratebut if not, not a big deal :-). Interesting to see that the High End is already in the mix. Gordy Tobias Lamlein - High End Philip Kolb - Aspire B. Feigl - Experience Pro / Shadow (maybe he entered a Explorer Juniors: C. Reinecke - Aspire **Gas

[RCSE] Hey Chicago, I'm in the area for the 4th, we flying?

2008-06-29 Thread GordySoar
I'll be working around the border to Milwaukee, but can travel if we got a contest some where...or even a day or soaring or two. Let me know I head out that way tomorrow from home. I'll be packing some planes along. Have to run over to Spokane for a day or so before I get back for the

[RCSE] Zlog switch and whne

2008-06-28 Thread GordySoar
You timer is still using a visual connection to start the stopwatch just as it is with winch launching and when you land is now up to you, as it always is. Careful with that assumption Dave, the details of how a competition would work will someday have to be worked out, I suspect with 2.4 a

[RCSE] Zlog switch and whne ...TIME

2008-06-28 Thread GordySoar
Sorry should have put my glasses on, that title should have been Zlog Switch and Time In a message dated 6/28/2008 1:42:02 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You timer is still using a visual connection to start the stopwatch just as it is with winch launching and when

[RCSE] Actually, you missed it

2008-06-28 Thread GordySoar
In the Year 2424 When we can't use winches or high starts any more...TD sailplaners will not be interested in bigger motors, because we were never interested in any motors. And if you actually flew contests you'd find that the dreaded 'they' don't exist, there is only us guys, pals

[RCSE] Results from the Pre F3J World Contest

2008-06-28 Thread GordySoar
#2 DP ! #4 Rich Burnowski #5 JW #7 Mike Lee # Ben Clerx Ben was at the top but rushed a landing that he ended having to jump his plane to avoid getting knocked. Our guys are there to play ! ;-) Congrats guys! # 1 was a young German Christian Reinecke, the only pilot to win two of

[RCSE] Gordy- Logic without limits.....or I couild hae read the article in context:-)

2008-06-27 Thread GordySoar
Or you could have posted me directly to discuss it such a fun topic :-) Its been quite a while since I wrote that article which is more a review of the programmable altitude priority motor cut off switchbut I play this game :-) The context of the article is replacing winch

[RCSE] Update on the F3J World Plane Inventory!

2008-06-26 Thread GordySoar
Got a note from Ben Clerx, he's got an interesting mix of planes along. Keep in mind guys that there is practice days, a pre-contest and then the Worlds...so a lot of flying goes on there...well in between inter-country soccer tourneys, BBQ's, Karaoke, some barley pop tasting events, and

[RCSE] Wifi On at the Field, F3J Worlds!

2008-06-26 Thread GordySoar
Hi guys, Got a bit more from the field in Turkey. The JR 2.4 DSM systems are working great providing a whole new piece of mind todaypretty much the equivalent to Visalia's Friday chaos :-). On Rich's plane which hit Jim's paw during a launch release and was 'totaled', its back almost

[RCSE] Reports are pouring in from the field at the F3J Worlds!

2008-06-25 Thread GordySoar
Okay one more report from the field ;-) Barry Kennedy is on site with the team, since DP and Rich Burnowski are flying Supras..and because he is a strong supporter of our team..and of Vladimir is there too..and if there is a place to spend your soaring travel coins on, its this site in

[RCSE] Our F3J Team Models

2008-06-25 Thread GordySoar
Hi Guys, Sorry I don't know all the models being flown by the guys but I am pretty sure that: Ben Clerx is flying Aspires (147ish wingspan, lightweight though). DP is flying Supras, Rich has Supras and his Espada R for super windy conditions if needed (he's got a lot of successful windy

[RCSE] Soaring Tomorrow? Ed Says YES...me too!

2008-06-25 Thread GordySoar
See you out there! Gordy **Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut000507)

[RCSE] Put more flights on my High End tonite!

2008-06-24 Thread GordySoar
Perfect nite for set up. I got the new plane jitters out of the way the other day, today was calm winds, plenty of lift, and no one at the field. I worked on tow hook location, Diff settings in all modes, landing comp set up, launch camber, camber and trim settings during modes, and of

[RCSE] Our F3J Team is on the Ground in Turkey!

2008-06-24 Thread GordySoar
Hi Guys, From what I hear The mood is fun and friendly and optimistic, the facilities can't be described, have to be experienced from all who've tried to explain them to me! First class, state of the art, amazing...etc etc...better than the play ground at a Whatta Burger! The F3J

[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] 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

[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.

[RCSE] Missed it by this much! If only Maxwell Smart had a High End!

2008-06-22 Thread GordySoar
Killer funny movie by the way! Don't even pay attention to the reviews! Okay - Had a chance to actually fly my High End today! Perfect weather, almost no wind other than that caused by strong thermals moving thru. A bit warm but not bad. Plenty of puffy clouds, and streets too. The

[RCSE] It would take a flood to stop me from test flying my new High End

2008-06-17 Thread GordySoar
And it looks like that might happen :-( First flight was going to be St Louis. You can bet that all the people living there are pulling for me to have that test flight. Fingers crossed for the their sake. Its been raining every nite here in Kuala Lumpur, but nice all day long on the

[RCSE] New Jim Bag for Sale

2008-06-09 Thread GordySoar
New Jim Bag for sale! $140 shipped Wasn't long enough for my new High End wings. Got one that is. First yes gets it shipped tomorrow. Red Gordy Gordy Stahl 9303 Lebeau Ct Louisville Ky 40299 502-727-9595 cell **Vote for your city's best dining and nightlife. City's Best

[RCSE] Wait and wail...JimBag is sold

2008-06-09 Thread GordySoar
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[RCSE] Gateway Open, June 21-22, plus HL June 20

2008-06-07 Thread GordySoar
Tiger Woods, Paris Hilton, and Elvis have been invited. ..And me too! I'll be there direct from Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Gordy Bakersfield Ca Airport,recovering from DLG'ing with the big dogs :) **Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch Cooking with Tyler

[RCSE] World Air Games Poway Report

2008-06-07 Thread GordySoar
Hi Guys, Fate put me in the area and I made my way there...I really didn't expect to be there, have a plane to fly or to have the guys let me play! The weather was fantastic for a big dog pilot contest. Lift, sun, some wind and really fun tasks. Ron Shark and his team work their tails

[RCSE] Gordy's Done with His CSS Silver...You?

2008-06-01 Thread GordySoar
Hi guys, Finished off the 6th 30min flight today with my brand new used bright Red Sharon...powered by Volz, controlled with JR's DSM 2.4 accuracy. First flight of the model I managed 20mins where it was totally skied, but a huge sink came behind that lift and so ended up short, just picked

[RCSE] JR Aero Tow Today???

2008-05-31 Thread GordySoar
You guys should have attended if you want to find out :) The sky is blue, with just the right amount of wind to make the tows go up fast! The thermals began to develop early, so even the 30 footers were hard to see...way up there. I would say that at any one time there was a min of 10

[RCSE] A message to the girls he's loved before, Champion of F3B and oh yeah DUH!!!!

2008-05-31 Thread GordySoar
Okay you guys DO get it right? Bozo loaned DP his watch years ago...its brought DP luck since, so it stayed in his flight bag. When it got misplaced at F3J in the Rockies, DP posted a note looking for it..which he did mention that Bozo's name was on the back. I ratted out Dp to Bozo today

[RCSE] JR Aero Tow, blown out today :-(

2008-05-30 Thread GordySoar
Hi guys, I just happened to have had an appointment on Lake Michigan yesterday morning, then one on a golf course construction site in Illinois not far from Monticello yesterday afternoon :-) So here I am in my motel, just finish giving my new girl a full body rub down, yes even some

[RCSE] Little Lee Wins MidSouth Sportsman, 2nd in Expert!

2008-05-27 Thread GordySoar
Jerry Shape proudly crushed Lee in the last round but our Lee flew his Larry Jolly Supra to a perfect first round. 100 and 10mins. He stayed on course all day and only missed winning Expert by a few points! All you Lee-ites your generosity was put toward a winning kid ! Big atta boy's go

[RCSE] Local looking for a Sharon

2008-05-27 Thread GordySoar
Slightly dinged okay. Xtail only Gordy **Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch Cooking with Tyler Florence on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?NCID=aolfod000302)

[RCSE] Re: Little Lee Wins MidSouth Sportsman, 2nd in Expert!

2008-05-27 Thread GordySoar
Jerry Shape proudly crushed Lee in the last round but our Lee flew his Larry Jolly Supra to a perfect first round. 100 and 10mins. He stayed on course all day and only missed winning Expert by a few points! The last group was Jerry Shape, Lee, Rick Eckels, Marc Gellart, and one other.

[RCSE] 30 minute first flight on my new Cularis by Hitec/MPX)

2008-05-27 Thread GordySoar
Hi guys, I flew my Cularis today off my winch. Good air day. Like a good little instruction follower, I balanced it on the dots. I gave it a gentle hand toss and as expected, DOINK about 15' in front of me. All I had for nose weight is a 4cell 1250 sub C pack with the cells standing

[RCSE] Looking for a Pike Superior fuse, doesn't have to be Perfect

2008-05-19 Thread GordySoar
My JW yellow fuse took a pretty bad hit today in Cincy, so looking for a replacement. Gordy 502 727 9595 cell **Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod000301)

[RCSE] Look out Gateway, I'm planning on attending!

2008-05-15 Thread GordySoar
Hi guys, I have to run over to Malasia for a week or so prior but I think I can return to St Louis on Friday evening about 9pm, then attend the contest that weekend! Likely I'll need a wheel chair to get around after that marathon flight of about 20hours or soand special

[RCSE] Paging Tony Burmudez

2008-05-15 Thread GordySoar
Hey Tony ! Give me a High End call please :-) Gordy 502 727 9595 **Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod000301)

[RCSE] Re: GORDY POETRY

2008-05-06 Thread Gordysoar
Contest at the Sysosett field, MOM too ;-). Gordy NJ tonite -- Gordysoar Gordysoar's Profile: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/member.php?u=12801 View this thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=856759

[RCSE] Re: 72 MHz, 2.4GHz, latency and you...

2008-05-06 Thread Gordysoar
their left thumbs MORE than their rights. Here's a question, can the Flash move his thumb faster than the pulses of a 2.4 module system can reach the surfaces? Gordy -- Gordysoar Gordysoar's Profile: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums

[RCSE] Re: 72 MHz, 2.4GHz, latency and you...

2008-05-06 Thread Gordysoar
this 2.4 stuff. Gordy -- Gordysoar Gordysoar's Profile: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/member.php?u=12801 View this thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=856574 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane

[RCSE] Re: 72 MHz, 2.4GHz, latency and you...

2008-05-06 Thread Gordysoar
Log). Gordy -- Gordysoar Gordysoar's Profile: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/member.php?u=12801 View this thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=856574 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News

[RCSE] Thanks JW....again!

2008-05-04 Thread GordySoar
Hey guys, We lost JW to one of those places where the toilet water circles the other way, but he's still represent'n for us Americans! Doing the right thing, being a friend to our fellow soaring enthusiasts! JW did a lot for a lot of us along the way, and he's continuing to contribute

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