Fw: Winter projects

[Del Rykert]

Opps..  My turn to goof...  Didn't mean to flood everyone with receipts..
Sorry.  :-{

        del
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Del Rykert
To: discussion at nsrca.org
Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2004 9:28 AM
Subject: Re: Winter projects


Hi Eric...
    Is this still a valid address for you.?

    I had heard a rumor that you were also not working? Hope that one isn't
true. Mine is d/t medical. Back injury.

    del

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Henderson,Eric
  To: discussion at nsrca.org
  Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2003 11:11 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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