Re: [RCSE] Tree Stories

2008-02-04 Thread Kurt Zimmerman
What I have enjoyed about these Tree Stories is the fact that they are REAL... There is no element of competition involved. The best thing is that they are GREAT conversation... they are out of the norm and they all bring a smile to each one's face. Don't get me wrong, competition is a lot

[RCSE] Tree Stories

2008-02-01 Thread Tom Nagel
Guys: I have really enjoyed the Tree Stories. First, they remind me of the incredible variety of ways that we as a group have found to screw up process of launching and flying RC sailplanes. And secondly, the stories all make me feel a whole lot less stupid than I normally appear.

[RCSE] Tree Stories

2008-02-01 Thread Dan Ashenfelter
It's good to know that others have felt as foolish as I, when several years ago I parked my brother's Electrasoar in the top of a very large tree. This airplane had a pretty flat glide as long as the speed was maintained. Needless to say, I was making a long approach and thought myself well