Now we are using seriously offending terms...*#^!baggers" I would stay clear from this type of incendiary remark if I were you....:) I prefer the PC term optimal condition competitor....
But I agree we can't keep increasing the line size. On Dec 20, 2007 10:12 AM, Darwin N. Barrie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Chris, > > It is much more than throwing on heavier line. We experimented with > heavier line. It does not give in the launch and many will have > difficulties adapting at first. Secondly, and the most critical, the > reels are maxed out. We cannot go to much bigger line because the > reels will have to be changed out for larger ones. Or, use a > turnaround 300' out!! That would be popular. > > I can tell you it is very frustrating to run a big contest and have > everything from a Sleazy Glider to a 140+ plane to launch. Throw in > the fact that there are some people out there that winning is so > important that they will go for it all even if it breaks a line. > These are usually the notorious sandbaggers too!!! > > Darwin N. Barrie > Chandler AZ > > On Dec 20, 2007, at 10:33 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > This is all Bogus, What is everyone getting their lines in a Twist? > > > > No where does it say that a CD must provide launching mechanisms for > > specific plane designs. > > > > What is the problem??? A CD provides a launch method that can launch > > all planes. Just because the same launching system cannot get 2Meter > > planes launched high is not his problem. > > > > The Airbus is only the Airbus because GE, or whomever, makes a engine > > that can power the plane. So what if the little planes cannot travel > > across the "great herring pond" as efficiently as the big ones. > > > > Heck, if the line breaks, just get bigger lines or stronger lines. In > > Fishing they use wire lines to met the stronger requirements. What's > > the problem here, can't the old Icon 1 or the Sharon , or perhaps the > > High End have better winches for them to use? You can also use > > clothesline rope if you want. > > > > There is nothing in any rule book that says lighter lines need be > > provided. So, buck it up and get a better launching plane. Get > > rid of > > that old NOS or woodie class and come into the REAL world. > > > > I am sick of everyone thinking that we have to cater to the lighter > > planes. If the Icon 1 can't launch on the new winches, then get off > > your tails and get a plane that can launch. > > > > This is so bogus to hear everyone complain. Look at all the > > aerodynamic and composite advancements, and use them. > > > > Duuhhhh. > > > > Chris > > > > > >> -------- Original Message -------- > >> Subject: Re: [RCSE] Icon 2 > >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >> Date: Thu, December 20, 2007 9:08 am > >> To: soaring@airage.com > >> > >> In a message dated 12/20/2007 8:48:45 AM Central Standard Time, > >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > >> 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 > >> > >> ____________________________________________________ > >> > >> It could be that the wing area is not more than the Sharon, just a > >> higher > >> aspect ratio, and that it won't generate more lift, but will just > >> have less drag > >> and be more efficient. > >> > >> Bill Wingstedt > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes > >> (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004) > >> RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send > >> "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to soaring- > >> [EMAIL 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 > > > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. 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