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Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
08-06-2003, 06:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,436
Posted By Dewey12

BIG AND little letters

I dont get this shouting format. It's either big (easy to read for some of us). or small harder to read. Shout all you want my speakers are shut off anyhow.
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
08-06-2003, 06:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,436
Posted By Dewey12

Powered Sailplanes

I have been looking for plans for the Fornier Powered sailplane. Had one 40 years ago and it was a tremendous amount of fun. I have been leaning toward electric power for the convenience mostly. But...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
08-02-2003, 09:55 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,717
Posted By Dewey12

sorry

DIDNT MEAN TO RUFFLE YOUR FEATHERS. I STILL THINK THEY SUCK !!!
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
08-02-2003, 06:38 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,717
Posted By Dewey12

Positive comments

My beef isnt with the design, the Spirit has many credits to itself. My beef is with ARF models in general.
Forum: The Clubhouse
08-02-2003, 03:52 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 8,868
Posted By Dewey12

BARF MODELS

I have only bought one ARF in my life and that was one too many. Jesus what a piece of junk. A Spirit sailplane. I have observed others at several fields and most complain about their investment. All...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
08-02-2003, 11:55 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,717
Posted By Dewey12

Thanks for all the tips

I had pretty much concluded that I was in need of rebuilding it. All the mods you suggested I had already started. Plus one. I took a dremel and grinding tool and carved the hell out of the nose,...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
08-02-2003, 11:55 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,717
Posted By Dewey12

P>S>

No on the spoilers.
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-28-2003, 06:48 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,717
Posted By Dewey12

Spirit 2m BARF

I guess I am the only one in the USA who dislikes this sailplane by the looks of this thread. It is shoddy constructed and the stab is a pittiful disgrace for an ARF. The wing joiner is a joke also....
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-09-2003, 12:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,129
Posted By Dewey12

Barrick

Larry Serngbush flies with the Northern Texas soaring club (group), he has been flying sailplanes for 30 years or so. I see his picture on the web every so often when I search GOOGLE. Regards Dewey
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-08-2003, 09:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,129
Posted By Dewey12

Barrick

YOU FLY OUT OF TEXAS, DO YOU KNOW LARRY SENGBUSH?
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-08-2003, 01:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,129
Posted By Dewey12

Glider Launching

Some interesting posts, thanks. Perhaps I should have mentioned I suffer from extreme arthritus, piggy back would eliminate the walking for the chute and line . Altitude could be anything depending...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-07-2003, 11:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 630
Posted By Dewey12

133 inch open class

Original design missing horiz stab. Aquila, Astro Jeff influence in this design, its approx 20 years old. Flew at the Nats a couple of times. Very light RES for its time. Could use stab plans from...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
06-30-2003, 12:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,129
Posted By Dewey12

Glider launching

I am interested in learning about gliger launching piggyback from a powered plane. An experienced people reading this please comment. TKS [email protected]
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
06-28-2003, 12:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,805
Posted By Dewey12

Is Aquila Grande for sale

If for sale e-mail me [email protected]
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
06-28-2003, 12:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 345
Posted By Dewey12

Galloping Ghost

Would like to buy a Galloping Ghost or pulse radio with magnetic actuator. Working condition. [email protected]
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
05-23-2003, 07:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,250
Posted By Dewey12

BALLAST

I REMEMBER WATCHING KEN BATES FROM MICHIGAN DUCT TAPE IRON BARS ON THE TOP OF HIS HOBBIE HAWK IN THE MID 70'S. IT WORKED FOR HIM THEN AND IS STILL REQUIRED TODAY. THE HARD PART IS TRYING TO FIND A...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
05-17-2003, 08:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,181
Posted By Dewey12

Might be interested

If I cant talk you out of selling , I might like to buy. I build rather than fly. Its a retirement thing. I do still fly however. I am not familiar with the details of the kit. size etc, any...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
05-17-2003, 07:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,181
Posted By Dewey12

Pricing

I fail to see why everything is based on what used items bring on E-BAY. It is a fun thing to do and use, however your kit is worth whatever the market will bear in your area. Add shipping ,...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
05-15-2003, 06:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 572
Posted By Dewey12

Custom built Sailplane's

Retired with plenty of time. I have considered building an Aquila (fiberglass) sailplane for resale. This is a standard class RES glider. I am interested in feedback at this time. Not sure there...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
05-15-2003, 06:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 19,177
Posted By Dewey12

Fournier RF4D

Here is a picture of one of my favorites. Regards Duane
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
05-12-2003, 03:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 643
Posted By Dewey12

eLECTRIC aQUILLA

Didnt get a chance to finish my comment on the electric Aquilla. I am from Tucson the THERMAL CAPITOL of the WEST.
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
05-12-2003, 02:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 643
Posted By Dewey12

Electric Motor

I have asked the same question about motor size. I am not cheap, however I dont want to buy several electric motors only to experiment with power and size. After much research on the web I found a...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
05-12-2003, 02:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,852
Posted By Dewey12

Cumulus

I owned one of these years ago. It wasnt a bad sailplane however there were many that were better. It was quite heavy and required a good winch to launch. Ty and scratch build an Aquilla by...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
05-07-2003, 03:24 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 15,506
Posted By Dewey12

Excellent design

I have no idea if it will fly GOOD however anything will fly with enough power. The design is beautiful but what impresses me is your skill with 3d cad. I wish I had your software skill. By the way...
Forum: The Clubhouse
05-05-2003, 05:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 875
Posted By Dewey12

Aircraft Design

Congrats for choosing to be different. The trend towards square cheese boxes and BARF's has made me sick to say the least. Try to put some aerodynamic shapes into your design and make the other guys...
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