Winter projects

Thu Dec 18 06:46:09 AKST 2003

Chris
Ambroid and Aero Gloss still smells the same at over 60, also.
I have a bottle left that I still open up at times to get a whiff.
I always felt good in my workshop many years ago. Must have been the ambroid 
and Aero Gloss.
Think I will go play with my toy planes some more.
Jim Ivey

jivey61 at msn.com

>From: "White, Chris" <chris at ssd.fsi.com>
>Reply-To: discussion at nsrca.org
>To: discussion at nsrca.org
>Subject: RE: Winter projects
>Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2003 09:12:54 -0600
>
>Instant gratification is nice, helps the hobby, promotes exposure.  The 
>kids
>are good on the computer and typically most that I have experienced do well
>on the sticks and progress quickly with whatever trainer we are flying
>(Alpha, Kadet, etc) .   Its a different world....airplanes, models and
>flying have always been an addiction to me....I wouldn't give up my 30
>second successes at age 12 with my scratch built Javalaero (Ted Strader),
>Cox .020, Ace pulse commander (rudder only) experience.  Not to mention the
>tens of hundreds of Sleek Streaks, Comet kits, and control line before the
>R/C stuff....
>
>This is a great hobby, I'm grateful for every facet of experience I've had
>in it!  (Even the heliboy I bought used in 1978 for 50bucks with no help 
>and
>no instructions, but a desire to try helicopters.  A worn out HP40,  and 
>the
>elation felt with a successful  3-4 second hover.....from my hula hoop
>landing gear... no gyros, no mixing [Kraft KP5C])
>
>I still love the smell of Ambroid, Sigment, and Aero Gloss, and most of 
>all,
>burning castor oil.
>Gosh, am I getting old at 44......:)
>
>Chris White
>Owasso OK
>AMA 20412
>NSRCA 3601
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: discussion-request at nsrca.org [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]On
>Behalf Of Henderson,Eric
>Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2003 8:46 AM
>To: discussion at nsrca.org
>Subject: RE: Winter projects
>
>
>Kids today really do not need an ultra stable plane. They  usually
>video-joy-stick-literate. They do, however, need pretty instant
>gratification. I have experience with half a dozen Hanger-9 Alpha trainers
>that come just about ready to go. They work well and you can get the parts
>that will be needed. The engine needle is goof-proof and is ready to go.
>
>All trainers are, IMHO, harder to land than a sport plane. they float and
>bounce and frequently embarrass so called pattern pilot. I would not,
>however sacrifice the wing characteristics of a trainer. If the kid gets
>good, get him a more versatile plane.
>
>E.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: discussion-request at nsrca.org [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]On
>Behalf Of Tony Stillman
>Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2003 9:24 AM
>To: discussion at nsrca.org
>Subject: Re: Winter projects
>
>
>Nat:
>
>The new Nexstar ARF trainer package is very nice!  It is complete with the
>Futaba FM 4-channel radio already installed, the OS 46FX, AFS (Automatics
>Flight Stabilization electronics), and a special version of the RealFlight
>Simulator.  This package goes for about $389.00.
>
>Tony Stillman
>Radio South
>3702 N. Pace Blvd.
>Pensacola, FL 32505
>1-800-962-7802
>www.radiosouthrc.com <http://www.radiosouthrc.com>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Nat  <mailto:natpenton at centurytel.net> Penton
>To: discussion at nsrca.org <mailto:discussion at nsrca.org>
>Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2003 10:52 PM
>Subject: Re: Winter projects
>
>It is getting late in the game, but regardless, I need to buy a present for
>a 7 year old. Who makes the best quality ARF trainer ?
>natpenton at centurytel.net <mailto:natpenton at centurytel.net>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Henderson,Eric <mailto:Eric.Henderson at gartner.com>
>To: discussion at nsrca.org <mailto:discussion at nsrca.org>
>Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2003 9:11 PM
>Subject: Winter projects
>
>  It looks like XMAS is coming early to my workshop.
>
>I have been told that a FOCUS-2 is on its way, no sleigh needed!
>
>I can't remember if I mentioned it but at the BARKs end of season contest
>they had a drawing, courtesy of Piedmont models, of a FOCUS-2. All the
>entrants have their name put into a hat and of all the people to win a
>FOCUS-2, luckily, it was me! Now I get one that will arrive about XMAS 
>time.
>(Look for a review ASAP and flying as soon as there is daylight above 45F 
>in
>South Jersey.)
>
>For those of you waiting to order one I would suggest that you move quickly
>as I hear that quite a few have already been earmarked for shipping to 
>those
>who pre-ordered. The Piedmont guys have flown the prototypes and are openly
>excited about the flight performance and power to weight ratio.
>
>What I like about the 2 is that they went to a top loader with and
>optionally removable pipe tunnel. I have relatively big hands and a top
>loader allows me to keep the skin on the back of my hands.
>
>Just as much fun was the delivery today of a Desert Aircraft DA50 for my
>Double Vision ARF. I was very impressed with the quality of workmanship. I
>was surprised to feel how light a 50cc motor was in my hands. It has a rear
>carb and in this case a nice big Slimline smoke muffler.
>
>No I won't be putting the DA 50 into the FOCUS-2, but it won't be long
>before we see viable gas engines on the front of our 2M models A 50cc motor
>that weighs 48 oz starts to get very close to our needs. A 23 x 12 prop 
>also
>gets very interesting  - just fantasizing - it's healthy you know!
>
>
>What are you all expecting or already have in your possession to cure your
>winter blues.
>
>Regards
>
>Eric.
>

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