John,
You are of course correct in your assumption.
I am already looking to sell my 5 meter Ventus 2AX, and move into the 6 meter plus realm.
Christmas is comming too soon....LOL
What a Hoot..!!!!
Jack
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Jack Strother
Granger, IN
LSF 2948 LSF Level IV
LSF Official 1996 - 2004
CSS Gold
(Laptop)
Jack Strother
Granger, IN
LSF 2948 LSF Level IV
LSF Official 1996 - 2004
CSS Gold
(Laptop)
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> Number one, most old established scale only flyers (of the larger scale
> planes) do not subscribe to this list or any other; they mostly just fly
> their planes as much as they can. We talk and compare notes on the
> flying field, at events, and to a small extent on the ISSA forum.
> http://www.soaringissa.org/
>
> Number two. I don�t think those not actually there can or would have
> much to say about an event that they did not attend. We just have to
> convince them they are missing something if they don't try it!!
>
> "By US" is a telling comment, us who? It indicates a separation or
> separateness from a perceived "group" whether that be RCSE posters, LSF
> members, or TD contest flyers, I am not sure. In any event I am sure you
> did not mean it that way, I know you. I include me in that "US" of pro
> active enthusiasts if that is what you meant... :-)
>
> What this will take is time. Time to spread the word via personal
> contact, and hopefully future grass roots events of a similar nature to
> get more involved. Pete Goldsmith is pumped. That helps.
> What ever form it takes, whatever direction it goes, it is all good if
> it gets more guys flying scale ships. A large part of this is getting
> new scale flyers involved with scale sailplanes. The old guys already
> are sold. We are looking for more friends in scale, if that means
> running a contest to attract them, then good deal.
>
> I firmly believe that once the average TD pilot starts flying larger
> scale models (4+ meters) they will realize that these ships have higher
> performance levels and wider flight envelopes than the planes they are
> used to flying. This will attract them to the exciting experience of not
> only the new skills required to fly modern scale ships, but the added
> fun and challenge of aerotowing.
>
> JD
>
>
>
>
> Endless Mountain Models
> http://www.scalesoaring.com
> email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Friday, August 20, 2004 8:52 AM
> To: John Derstine; 'James V Bacus'; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: RE: [RCSE] OVSS FRU Sat. post flying
>
> John,
> Are the other scale type groups or lists saying anything about the fun
> we had at the NATs this year?
> Does anyone, other than US on this list seem interested?
> Jack
> --
> Jack Strother
> Granger, IN
>
> LSF 2948 LSF Level IV
> LSF Official 1996 - 2004
> CSS Gold
> (Laptop)
>
> -------------- Original message --------------
>
> > Jim:
> > I think you may be on to something here. For future thought...
> > If time would allow, perhaps a 2-3 day combi TD event/scale aerotow
> > ________ would be a way to get more scale/TD "cross dressers" to come
> > out and have fun and compete. (fill in blank with closed course
> racing,
> > fun-fly, Impromptu acro, etc.)
> >
> > Sounds like scale is getting addicting out there.
> >
> > JD
> >
> > Endless Mountain Models
> > http://www.scalesoaring.com
> > email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: James V Bacus [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2004 2:06 PM
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: [RCSE] OVSS FRU Sat. post flying
> >
> > Just an idea...
> >
> > After the contest o
>
