> >I have a chance to get this slope flight completed with the proper > >level two witnesses next month. I want to fly a six JR368 digital > >servo model for this. (I know, get a paragon.) > >Any ideas on battery type to make sure I have the eight hour go?
Sounds like the worst possible plane to use for this task; a radio setup with high battery drain and an airplane that requires a high level of attention and coordination the whole flight. Unless you're absolutely deadset on completing this task in the most difficult manner possible, admittedly an interesting approach, use a different plane and equipment combination. > Now I'm opening a can of worms: > Just what IS the purpose of an 8 hour slope flight? Proof that you > have big batteries, a large thermos, and a larger bladder? I thought > torture was outlawed now? Nobody requires wannabe priests to pray the > rosary in a casino -- why fly 8 hours non-stop on a slope? This is a bit like a doctoral thesis; part of the point of the task is to demonstrate understanding of the subject by setting up a sailplane and preparing the pilot to attempt and/or complete the task. It was NOT intended to be easy, nor was it intended to be accomplished by just tossing your plane off the hill without prior THOUGHT. Now there's a concept, THOUGHT: how to obtain the information to study the problem; what's required to finish the task; how to utilize the information to accomplish the task; and finally, completing the task. Here's a hint; try some PERSONAL research into the problem, rather than just defaulting to the internet and thereby perhaps avoid receiving a LOT of uninformed opinions. You might be surprised how refreshing this process can be. And, this process, properly done should give you a far better chance of completing the task. > I know excellent TD pilots who got a slope plane only to complete the > LSF requirements. Considering that many of these pilots don't much > care for flying on the slope, the LSF should consider dropping the > slope requirement. Or at least make it a real slope task, such as > requiring 8 launches and 8 landings during a 1-hour flight with the > same airplane without repairs or recharging; then, I might be > interested. Not all that many doctoral candidates liked all their subject matter, nor the oral exams that went with establishing the understanding of the material. But they all did it if they wanted to finish the program. Part of this is the sense of accomplishment, as an individual, that goes with completing a difficult task. It's a bit of a Zen thing. Either do it or not, but quit complaining about the criteria. Jim Porter LSF 194 V Neckargemund-Dilsberg Germany Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
