Come on Joe, we've been saying this for years and it hasn't worked.
See my other post for the direct issues.
Darwin
On Dec 20, 2007, at 9:40 AM, Joe Rodriguez wrote:
Don't change the line " Learn how to launch " If you go big and
break the line!! fly it out!! You launch on the same equipment
that everyone else is using, no need to change equipment for the
select few " Learn to launch "
and besides who says bigger is better(-: Airbus is sure having a
tough time.
smokinjoe
----- Original Message -----
From: Darwin N. Barrie
To: [email protected] ; SC Johnson
Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2007 6:48 AM
Subject: Re: [RCSE] Icon 2
I'm sure this will be a very dynamic plane and competitive with the
Euro models. My concern is the launching equipment. With the
current crop of moldies, line breaks and winch bogging and ultimate
failure are becoming more prevelant. Heavy enough line for these
new "super ships," will be a burden for the lighter planes. Yes,
I've CD'd lots of contests and a few big ones.
We've tried some heavy line and it is great for the heavier planes
but the lighter planes and 2 meters have a helluva time overcoming
the line drag and weight.
Where do we draw the line?
Darwin N. Barrie
Chandler AZ
----- Original Message -----
From: SC Johnson
To: [email protected]
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 6:08 AM
Subject: [RCSE] Icon 2
OK all you sailplane junkies (Edgar, DP, you know who you are...) -
there's been a lot of discussion about the new High End and some
vague comparisons to the "old" Icon. Since Don has even stopped
denying it, I thought its about time for some news about the new
Icon 2 that Maple Leaf Design is developing. Its been in the works
for over a year, and news has been leaking for a while. Get in line
folks - this is gonna be a biggy, both literally and figuratively.
Designed by the intrepid Dr. Mark Drela, this new high aspect ratio
F3J/Thermal Duration plane has a wing span of 150" (3.81 m) and a
VERY slender 2.4 friendly pod and carbon boom. I have had the
privilege of fondling the parts and pieces as the design was
developed, and I can tell you that this plane is way-cool. The
first prototypes of the Icon 2 are being tested as I type this, and
the first production planes (mine - VBG) will be delivered just
after the first of the year. I understand there's already a list.
No - I don't have photos or drawings.....and leave Don alone - he's
busy working on my planes. Just get on the list.....
Whahooo...
Steve Johnson
