Whatever happened to that historical database idea that was floated about earlier? With all of these plans suddenly available for download, I think it would be great to have not only info about planes and pilots, but have some historical plans available as well.

I was just thinking about that. The idea was to set up a Wiki site where people could join, log in and add/edit entries as well as upload files.

It would be like Wikipedia, except each entry would represent a classic pattern design. There could be historical text, setup info, photos, bits about the designer, etc., and, of course, the plans.

The nice thing about the Wiki format is that multiple people can contribute data and photos to any entry. It can continually grow as opposed to a static web site that one person has to maintain and update.

So, if you search for Dirty Birdy, for example, a page will come up with everything you'd want to know about this particular design, plus links to other designs by Bridi, etc.

It would, in effect, be an online Classic Pattern Encyclopedia with photos, videos and plans files. I think it's a great idea.

Here's a link to an open source (free) Wiki package:

http://twiki.org/

We just need someone with a server.

David

I was just thinkin' the same thing...

I've not forgotten about "my offer"...My Guru Buddy and I have missed eachother 3 or 4 times...Then...Over the Holidays it was "suppose to happen"...he he

Well...I may just try setting up the Linux server myself... [sm=bananahead.gif]

The Hardware is no problem...I just need the Linux Guru because I've never messed with Linux at all...

I'll try and see if I can tear somethin' up this weekend...

Or if someone else wants to host...That's Kewl too!!

Have Fun...

Chuck

I took a look at setting up a Linux box for a server this past weekend...It's over my head...I need my guru to help...I totally had the "Deer in the Headlights" effect going on...

I've not forgotten...Apparently I'm at the Gurus Mercy...If he ever has the chance I'll nab him for sure though...

Chuck

Concept is good, I think a lot of people would help, if they only knew how.

I'm not exactly a "noob" when it comes to computers...But I don't claim to be an expert either!! I'm pretty familiar the hardware end of things...And then I've spent allot of time messing with Windows (Tweeking ect)...But this Linux stuff is a totally different animal **For Me**...I have allot of learning to do that's for sure...So far it's been like [:@] [:@] [:@]

I wish I had started messing with Linux a long time ago like I had planned...he he

So are you a hardcore overclocker? That's some serious cooling.

The easiest to configure Linux distribution I'm familiar with is Fedora (Red Hat). It's also free:

http://fedoraproject.org/

David

Stilletto660,
I have started a photo-base of classic pattern planes. I have been collecting pattern plane pictures for quite a while and decided to put them on our website and share them with the rest of the RC community.
Thanks
CAsniffer
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