[NSRCA-discussion] Gray's snap methodology - lesson 1 thru 6

Tue May 16 07:14:43 AKDT 2006

Thanks guys--I should REALLY be able to screw up my transmitter now!

RS

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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Jim Woodward
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RS,

I usually use flight conditions (so I can do all that Gray is thinking is
going on with Futaba users :-) ), but if using the DR function (assuming you
have set a switch for the DR activation), open up the AFR screen, push
button A (highlights AFR and allows the NXT button to appear at the bottom
of the screen).  Push button adjacent to NXT (this will switch from travel
to expo values (soft around center is negative)).  Now, toggle the switch
which triggers the DR function and the corresponding DR expo value should
appear and allow the independent adjustment (each direction is adjustable
too).

Thanks,

Jim W.
Team Futaba.

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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Richard
Strickland
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 10:35 AM
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Speaking of Futaba, what's the best way to set up separate expos on high and
low rates on a WC11?

RS

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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Jim Woodward
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Too funny, :-),  On par with your best P-51 ARF emails Gray.

Jim W.
Team Futaba

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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of White, Chris
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Excellent research Gray...:)  As usual, you "quack" me up..
Thanks, I needed that...
Chris

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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Gray E Fowler
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Keith

Snaps are easy. I have developed a step by step method on how to score 10s
on all snaps.

1. Buy a fancy radio that has many stick position operated functions. Futaba
works best, as we all know all the "good" flyers use Futaba. Plus you get to
wear those cool orange shirts-you know those ones that do not seem to macth
any color combo, but hey wtf, we are just uncoordinated airplane geeks
(Futaba needs Queer Eye for the Straight Guy help here...but thats another
subject).

2. Get a plane that squeaks when snapping. This ensures to the judge that
you did indeed snap or there would not be a squeak. Even squeaks made in
China are acceptable.

3. Get an electric power source (for the prop). Only really good flyers that
are serious have the money, time, and insurance to use this technology,
therfore the judge sees this as "good".

4. Canvass this "list" and create propoganda to increase the weight limit so
you can actually get a chance to do your snaps at the NATS-legally.

5. Most Important- Develop a "Halo" effect so you can do cheatin' on the
line snap with out getting zeroed.

Personally....I am working on step #1

Gray Fowler
Senior Principal Chemical Engineer
Composites Engineering
"Keith Black" <tkeithb at comcast.net>
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OK Larry, I'm starting to think you're a "mole" just posing as a newbie to
try and stir up trouble! VBG.

You've just touched on another highly charged topic. (DON'T PEE ON THAT
THIRD.... ZZZAP!)

That's pretty good for a "newbie" (I'm starting to wonder ;-) ), two fire
storms in just two questions.

LOL.

The short answer, make two 180 degree turns and land on the runway without
rolling off the side or pieces flying off your airplane and you'll get a
ten.  Notice, that I didn't say you couldn't crash on the runway, to do so
is entirely legal and you'll still get a ten as long as all parts stay in
tack.

This is up for a vote by the Contest Board this summer and "should" be
changed back to scoring from 1 to 10, but you never know.

Keith Black
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From: Larry <mailto:ledunn at centurytel.net>
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Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Newbie question - landing and approach

I have another few newbie Sportsman questions if I may - hopefully not as
controversial as the "electric weight" issue :)

After the Double Immelman without rolls (U) I will be flying upwind and then
exit the box if I am understanding this correctly.

How should I get from there to landing?

I am assuming a simple flat 180 deg turn (away from the flight line) from
the upwind leg to down wind followed by a normal landing approach?

What parts of that entire procedure are judged?

On the actual landing - the rules talk about two lines 100 meters apart. Do
I need to touch the ground inside those two lines and/or roll to a stop
within those two lines?

Thanks!

Larry

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