RE: PLATINUM MEMBERSHIP
I show it shipped, but who realy trusts the good old USPS. We'll get replacement Swag out to you.
Posted on: 3/16/2009 6:38 PM by Author "Larry Eddy" in the forum "Forum questions or problems"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8584779

RE: Getting price quotes for shirts...
PM me what you'd like and your address and I'll let you know. Sorry about the emails, I don't recall seeing them.
Posted on: 9/27/2007 4:54 PM by Author "Larry Eddy" in the forum "MarketPlace questions or problem?"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6421521

RE: order lost from rcu merchandise
for the hassel. -Larry
Posted on: 8/9/2006 7:07 AM by Author "Larry Eddy" in the forum "MarketPlace questions or problem?"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4600949

RE: ***FLORIDA JETS 2005 EVENT PICTURES/COVERAGE***
me own anytihng that expensive.... ) and botched it. Sorry about that. -Larry
Posted on: 5/16/2005 8:24 PM by Author "Larry Eddy" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2981662

RE: ***FLORIDA JETS 2005 EVENT PICTURES/COVERAGE***
RCU Event Coverage of Florida Jets 2005 [image]http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/reviews//517/feature_thumb.jpg[/image][link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=517]Click here to Check it Out![/link]
Posted on: 5/16/2005 6:47 PM by Author "Larry Eddy" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2981307

RE: Unwanted e-mails
RCGroups huh? [:D]
Posted on: 5/14/2005 12:35 PM by Author "Larry Eddy" in the forum "Forum questions or problems"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2974119

RE: Why no coverage on the EX Games?
We'll have that coverage edited and up for you hopefully some time this week.... stay tuned! :-)
Posted on: 4/11/2005 2:47 PM by Author "Larry Eddy" in the forum "3D Electric Flying!"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2865893

George Hicks Joins Team RCU!
[b]George Hicks Joins Team RCU! [/b] World-Class IMAC and 3-D Pilot George Hicks Joins TEAM RCU! LONE TREE, CO -- RCUniverse.com announced today that George Hicks joined TEAM RCU as its ninth premier corporate-sponsored pilot. "Anybody who has watched George fly knows just how amazing an airplane can be with the right engineering and the right set of hands at the sticks" said Marc Vigod, President of RCUniverse.com. "George is a phenomenal designer with a gift for maneuvering an airplane like it's flying in weightless space," Vigod added. [image]http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/reviews/325/thumbs/IMG_3070.jpg[/image][image]http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/reviews/337/thumbs/IMG_3714.jpg[/image] Hicks has flown radio-controlled airplanes for over 20 years and has been competing in aerobatics since 1994. His love of model airplanes and desire to understand the intricacies of flight resulted in a Bachelors and Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering from Mississippi State University in 1997. During this time, George worked at the renowned Raspet Flight Research Laboratory, as an engineering research assistant where he was involved with numerous projects, such as Honda's all carbon-graphite business jet (UA-5) and Micro UAV development. Upon leaving Mississippi State Hicks took a position at Sino Swearingen Aircraft Corporation in San Antonio, Texas working as an Aerodynamicist on the SJ30-2 business jet. While living in Texas, Hicks shifted his focus from pattern flying to scale aerobatics. He has competed in over 30 aerobatic events with more than half of them resulting in first place finishes. Hicks was the 1999 IMAC Sportsman Vice-Champion and the IMAC Advanced National Champion in 2000. He now competes in the in the Unlimited class with his best National placing being 3rd at both the 2002 and 2004 IMAC Nationals. Hicks has also been involved with 3-D flying since 1998 and is most noted for his innovative indoor-electric 3-D designs along with his recent victory at the 2004 E-TOC in Toledo, Ohio. Hicks is currently employed by Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah, Georgia where he works in the areas of Aerodynamics, Stability & Control, and Flight Tests. He is proud to be sponsored by JR radios, Horizon Hobby, Desert Aircraft, Fiber Art, Inc., Duralite Batteries, Hacker Brushless Motors, and Rebel Hobbies. For more information on George Hicks, please visit his Team RCU page by clicking the "Community" button on RCUniverse.com. [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/teamrcu-george.cfm]Click here to visit George's Team RCU Page[/link]
Posted on: 9/28/2004 6:50 PM by Author "Larry Eddy" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2210393

George Hicks Joins Team RCU!
[b]George Hicks Joins Team RCU! [/b] World-Class IMAC and 3-D Pilot George Hicks Joins TEAM RCU! LONE TREE, CO -- RCUniverse.com announced today that George Hicks joined TEAM RCU as its ninth premier corporate-sponsored pilot. "Anybody who has watched George fly knows just how amazing an airplane can be with the right engineering and the right set of hands at the sticks" said Marc Vigod, President of RCUniverse.com. "George is a phenomenal designer with a gift for maneuvering an airplane like it's flying in weightless space," Vigod added. [image]http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/reviews/325/thumbs/IMG_3070.jpg[/image][image]http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/reviews/337/thumbs/IMG_3714.jpg[/image] Hicks has flown radio-controlled airplanes for over 20 years and has been competing in aerobatics since 1994. His love of model airplanes and desire to understand the intricacies of flight resulted in a Bachelors and Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering from Mississippi State University in 1997. During this time, George worked at the renowned Raspet Flight Research Laboratory, as an engineering research assistant where he was involved with numerous projects, such as Honda's all carbon-graphite business jet (UA-5) and Micro UAV development. Upon leaving Mississippi State Hicks took a position at Sino Swearingen Aircraft Corporation in San Antonio, Texas working as an Aerodynamicist on the SJ30-2 business jet. While living in Texas, Hicks shifted his focus from pattern flying to scale aerobatics. He has competed in over 30 aerobatic events with more than half of them resulting in first place finishes. Hicks was the 1999 IMAC Sportsman Vice-Champion and the IMAC Advanced National Champion in 2000. He now competes in the in the Unlimited class with his best National placing being 3rd at both the 2002 and 2004 IMAC Nationals. Hicks has also been involved with 3-D flying since 1998 and is most noted for his innovative indoor-electric 3-D designs along with his recent victory at the 2004 E-TOC in Toledo, Ohio. Hicks is currently employed by Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah, Georgia where he works in the areas of Aerodynamics, Stability & Control, and Flight Tests. He is proud to be sponsored by JR radios, Horizon Hobby, Desert Aircraft, Fiber Art, Inc., Duralite Batteries, Hacker Brushless Motors, and Rebel Hobbies. For more information on George Hicks, please visit his Team RCU page by clicking the "Community" button on RCUniverse.com. [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/teamrcu-george.cfm]Click here to visit George's Team RCU Page[/link]
Posted on: 9/28/2004 6:49 PM by Author "Larry Eddy" in the forum "IMAC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2210390

George Hicks Joins Team RCU!
[b]George Hicks Joins Team RCU! [/b] World-Class IMAC and 3-D Pilot George Hicks Joins TEAM RCU! LONE TREE, CO -- RCUniverse.com announced today that George Hicks joined TEAM RCU as its ninth premier corporate-sponsored pilot. "Anybody who has watched George fly knows just how amazing an airplane can be with the right engineering and the right set of hands at the sticks" said Marc Vigod, President of RCUniverse.com. "George is a phenomenal designer with a gift for maneuvering an airplane like it's flying in weightless space," Vigod added. [image]http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/reviews/325/thumbs/IMG_3070.jpg[/image][image]http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/reviews/337/thumbs/IMG_3714.jpg[/image] Hicks has flown radio-controlled airplanes for over 20 years and has been competing in aerobatics since 1994. His love of model airplanes and desire to understand the intricacies of flight resulted in a Bachelors and Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering from Mississippi State University in 1997. During this time, George worked at the renowned Raspet Flight Research Laboratory, as an engineering research assistant where he was involved with numerous projects, such as Honda's all carbon-graphite business jet (UA-5) and Micro UAV development. Upon leaving Mississippi State Hicks took a position at Sino Swearingen Aircraft Corporation in San Antonio, Texas working as an Aerodynamicist on the SJ30-2 business jet. While living in Texas, Hicks shifted his focus from pattern flying to scale aerobatics. He has competed in over 30 aerobatic events with more than half of them resulting in first place finishes. Hicks was the 1999 IMAC Sportsman Vice-Champion and the IMAC Advanced National Champion in 2000. He now competes in the in the Unlimited class with his best National placing being 3rd at both the 2002 and 2004 IMAC Nationals. Hicks has also been involved with 3-D flying since 1998 and is most noted for his innovative indoor-electric 3-D designs along with his recent victory at the 2004 E-TOC in Toledo, Ohio. Hicks is currently employed by Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah, Georgia where he works in the areas of Aerodynamics, Stability & Control, and Flight Tests. He is proud to be sponsored by JR radios, Horizon Hobby, Desert Aircraft, Fiber Art, Inc., Duralite Batteries, Hacker Brushless Motors, and Rebel Hobbies. For more information on George Hicks, please visit his Team RCU page by clicking the "Community" button on RCUniverse.com. [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/teamrcu-george.cfm]Click here to visit George's Team RCU Page[/link]
Posted on: 9/28/2004 6:48 PM by Author "Larry Eddy" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2210383

RCU Magazine Review - Experimental Aircraft Models RV6
RCU Magazine Review - Experimental Aircraft Models RV6 [image]http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/reviews//388/feature_thumb.jpg[/image] [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=388]Read the review and watch the video here![/link]
Posted on: 8/31/2004 12:53 PM by Author "Larry Eddy" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2134541

RCU Magazine Review - Park Zone J-3 Cub
RCU Magazine Review - Park Zone J-3 Cub [image]http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/reviews//387/feature_thumb.jpg[/image] [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=387]Read Greg Covey's review and watch the video![/link]
Posted on: 8/31/2004 12:44 PM by Author "Larry Eddy" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2134506

RCU Magazine Review - Scorpio Manta
RCU Magazine Review - Scorpio Manta [image]http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/reviews//386/feature_thumb.jpg[/image] [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=386]Read the review here![/link]
Posted on: 8/31/2004 12:42 PM by Author "Larry Eddy" in the forum "Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2134500

RCU Magazine Review - Schumacher Mi2
RCU Magazine Review - Schumacher Mi2 [image]http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/reviews//376/feature_thumb.jpg[/image] [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=376]Read the Review and watch the video here![/link]
Posted on: 8/31/2004 12:37 PM by Author "Larry Eddy" in the forum "RC On Road Nitro Cars"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2134490

AXI-fied Extra 300S E-Conversion!
[image]http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/reviews//364/feature_thumb.jpg[/image] [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=364]Read RCU's own Greg Covey E-Conversion article![/link]
Posted on: 8/24/2004 12:56 PM by Author "Larry Eddy" in the forum "Glow to Electric Conversions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2113700

RCU Magazine Review - Parkzone F-27 Stryker
RCU Magazine Review - Parkzone F-27 Stryker [image]http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/reviews/392/thumbs/strykethumb.jpg[/image] [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=392]Read the review here![/link]
Posted on: 8/16/2004 3:16 PM by Author "Larry Eddy" in the forum "Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2090186

RCU Magazine Review - Parkzone F-27 Stryker
RCU Magazine Review - Parkzone F-27 Stryker [image]http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/reviews/392/thumbs/strykethumb.jpg[/image] [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=392]Read the review here![/link]
Posted on: 8/16/2004 3:15 PM by Author "Larry Eddy" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2090181

RCU Magazine Review - AquaCraft Hammer - EP
RCU Magazine Review - AquaCraft Hammer - EP [image]http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/reviews//385/feature_thumb.jpg[/image] [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=385]Read the review here![/link]
Posted on: 8/16/2004 3:12 PM by Author "Larry Eddy" in the forum "Speed - Electric"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2090171

New Review: Phoenix Models Giles 202 ARF - 46
[b]New Review: Phoenix Models Giles 202 ARF - 46 [/b] [image]http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/reviews//334/feature_thumb.jpg[/image] [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=334]Read the Review Here![/link]
Posted on: 8/16/2004 3:10 PM by Author "Larry Eddy" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2090165

New Review: Phoenix Models Giles 202 ARF - 46
[b]New Review: Phoenix Models Giles 202 ARF - 46 [/b] [image]http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/reviews//334/feature_thumb.jpg[/image] [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=334]Read the Review Here![/link]
Posted on: 8/16/2004 3:09 PM by Author "Larry Eddy" in the forum "3D Flying!"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2090160

Mike ShowTime McConville Joins TEAM RCU!
Mike ShowTime McConville Joins TEAM RCU! TEAM RCU surges skyward with another world-class pilot! [image]http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/teamrcu/teamrculogo.jpg[/image] McConville is a second generation RC'er that was born into RC. His father Jim, who now lives in Sarasota, FL and still flies, first put a transmitter in my hands when he was age 4. Though he grew up at flying fields, he was a pretty normal kid, played a variety of sports and various activities other than RC. At the age of eleven, something really clicked and that is probably when McConville became a true RC addict. Growing up in Cincinnati, OH in the 70's, McConville was exposed to some of the biggest names in pattern at the time, such as Dave Brown, Mark Radcliff, Dean Koger and Don Lowe (still Mike's hero's), so his primary interest has always been in aerobatics. [image]http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/teamrcu/mikes-crew-sm.jpg[/image][image]http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/teamrcu/mike9-sm.jpg[/image][image]http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/teamrcu/mike3-sm.jpg[/image] "I remember a very humble beginning at my first contest. Flying the Novice class, I placed 14th out of 16. I beat the guy who crashed and narrowly edged out a guy with a 3-channel flying wing. A much younger Steve Rojecki won the Novice class at that contest," stated McConville. Shortly after hid first contest, an up and coming FAI pilot named Tony Frackowiak moved to Cincinnati. For the next several years, McConville was able to fly with Tony and learned a huge amount about flying, model design and set-up. McConville felt very fortunate to have such world class guys around to learn from. With their help, he was lucky enough to go from a humble start in competition to winning the US Nationals for the first time, in Expert class pattern, in 1981. McConville competed in pattern very heavily until 1996, when he shifted his attention to scale (IMAC) type aerobatics, where most of his activity has been ever since. In 1984, at the age of 20 McConville was invited to the Tournament of Champions for the first time to fly warm-up flights for the judges. In 1992, he was invited to compete in the TOC for the first time, and has competed in every one since. "Being a TOC competitor is something that I will always treasure and feel extremely privileged and grateful for the opportunity to have been part of such an amazing event," stated McConville. McConville started designing airplanes while still competing in pattern. His first design, called the Newwave, was flown first few in 1984. The Desire series was first flown in 1990 and was the first of his designs that became commercially available. "I'll never forget the rush I got in the early 90's when I arrived at the NATS and saw several of 'my' Desires on the flight line. Many, designs later, it's still a thrill to go to a field and see guys flying models that I was able to be part of bringing to market, commented McConville." McConville currently lives in Champaign, IL and works for Horizon Hobby (since 1996). "Its been a lot of fun being part of the growth Horizon has seen and particularly with the Hangar 9 line, which I've been head of for the past several years now" stated McConville. For more information on Mike McConville, please visit his Team RCU page by clicking the "Community" button on RCUniverse.com or chat with him in the [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/forumid_321/tt.htm]'Ask- Mike McConville' TEAM RCU forum[/link]. [center] [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/teamrcu-mike.cfm]Click here to visit Mike's Team RCU Page [/link] [/center]
Posted on: 8/4/2004 4:28 PM by Author "Larry Eddy" in the forum "TEAM RCU - Mike McConville"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2054273

Mike ShowTime McConville Joins TEAM RCU!
Mike ShowTime McConville Joins TEAM RCU! TEAM RCU surges skyward with another world-class pilot! [image]http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/teamrcu/teamrculogo.jpg[/image] McConville is a second generation RC'er that was born into RC. His father Jim, who now lives in Sarasota, FL and still flies, first put a transmitter in my hands when he was age 4. Though he grew up at flying fields, he was a pretty normal kid, played a variety of sports and various activities other than RC. At the age of eleven, something really clicked and that is probably when McConville became a true RC addict. Growing up in Cincinnati, OH in the 70's, McConville was exposed to some of the biggest names in pattern at the time, such as Dave Brown, Mark Radcliff, Dean Koger and Don Lowe (still Mike's hero's), so his primary interest has always been in aerobatics. [image]http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/teamrcu/mikes-crew-sm.jpg[/image][image]http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/teamrcu/mike9-sm.jpg[/image][image]http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/teamrcu/mike3-sm.jpg[/image] "I remember a very humble beginning at my first contest. Flying the Novice class, I placed 14th out of 16. I beat the guy who crashed and narrowly edged out a guy with a 3-channel flying wing. A much younger Steve Rojecki won the Novice class at that contest," stated McConville. Shortly after hid first contest, an up and coming FAI pilot named Tony Frackowiak moved to Cincinnati. For the next several years, McConville was able to fly with Tony and learned a huge amount about flying, model design and set-up. McConville felt very fortunate to have such world class guys around to learn from. With their help, he was lucky enough to go from a humble start in competition to winning the US Nationals for the first time, in Expert class pattern, in 1981. McConville competed in pattern very heavily until 1996, when he shifted his attention to scale (IMAC) type aerobatics, where most of his activity has been ever since. In 1984, at the age of 20 McConville was invited to the Tournament of Champions for the first time to fly warm-up flights for the judges. In 1992, he was invited to compete in the TOC for the first time, and has competed in every one since. "Being a TOC competitor is something that I will always treasure and feel extremely privileged and grateful for the opportunity to have been part of such an amazing event," stated McConville. McConville started designing airplanes while still competing in pattern. His first design, called the Newwave, was flown first few in 1984. The Desire series was first flown in 1990 and was the first of his designs that became commercially available. "I'll never forget the rush I got in the early 90's when I arrived at the NATS and saw several of 'my' Desires on the flight line. Many, designs later, it's still a thrill to go to a field and see guys flying models that I was able to be part of bringing to market, commented McConville." McConville currently lives in Champaign, IL and works for Horizon Hobby (since 1996). "Its been a lot of fun being part of the growth Horizon has seen and particularly with the Hangar 9 line, which I've been head of for the past several years now" stated McConville. For more information on Mike McConville, please visit his Team RCU page by clicking the "Community" button on RCUniverse.com or chat with him in the [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/forumid_321/tt.htm]'Ask- Mike McConville' TEAM RCU forum[/link]. [center] [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/teamrcu-mike.cfm]Click here to visit Mike's Team RCU Page [/link] [/center]
Posted on: 8/4/2004 4:27 PM by Author "Larry Eddy" in the forum "Electric Aerobatic & Sport Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2054269

Mike ShowTime McConville Joins TEAM RCU!
Mike ShowTime McConville Joins TEAM RCU! TEAM RCU surges skyward with another world-class pilot! [image]http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/teamrcu/teamrculogo.jpg[/image] McConville is a second generation RC'er that was born into RC. His father Jim, who now lives in Sarasota, FL and still flies, first put a transmitter in my hands when he was age 4. Though he grew up at flying fields, he was a pretty normal kid, played a variety of sports and various activities other than RC. At the age of eleven, something really clicked and that is probably when McConville became a true RC addict. Growing up in Cincinnati, OH in the 70's, McConville was exposed to some of the biggest names in pattern at the time, such as Dave Brown, Mark Radcliff, Dean Koger and Don Lowe (still Mike's hero's), so his primary interest has always been in aerobatics. [image]http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/teamrcu/mikes-crew-sm.jpg[/image][image]http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/teamrcu/mike9-sm.jpg[/image][image]http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/teamrcu/mike3-sm.jpg[/image] "I remember a very humble beginning at my first contest. Flying the Novice class, I placed 14th out of 16. I beat the guy who crashed and narrowly edged out a guy with a 3-channel flying wing. A much younger Steve Rojecki won the Novice class at that contest," stated McConville. Shortly after hid first contest, an up and coming FAI pilot named Tony Frackowiak moved to Cincinnati. For the next several years, McConville was able to fly with Tony and learned a huge amount about flying, model design and set-up. McConville felt very fortunate to have such world class guys around to learn from. With their help, he was lucky enough to go from a humble start in competition to winning the US Nationals for the first time, in Expert class pattern, in 1981. McConville competed in pattern very heavily until 1996, when he shifted his attention to scale (IMAC) type aerobatics, where most of his activity has been ever since. In 1984, at the age of 20 McConville was invited to the Tournament of Champions for the first time to fly warm-up flights for the judges. In 1992, he was invited to compete in the TOC for the first time, and has competed in every one since. "Being a TOC competitor is something that I will always treasure and feel extremely privileged and grateful for the opportunity to have been part of such an amazing event," stated McConville. McConville started designing airplanes while still competing in pattern. His first design, called the Newwave, was flown first few in 1984. The Desire series was first flown in 1990 and was the first of his designs that became commercially available. "I'll never forget the rush I got in the early 90's when I arrived at the NATS and saw several of 'my' Desires on the flight line. Many, designs later, it's still a thrill to go to a field and see guys flying models that I was able to be part of bringing to market, commented McConville." McConville currently lives in Champaign, IL and works for Horizon Hobby (since 1996). "Its been a lot of fun being part of the growth Horizon has seen and particularly with the Hangar 9 line, which I've been head of for the past several years now" stated McConville. For more information on Mike McConville, please visit his Team RCU page by clicking the "Community" button on RCUniverse.com or chat with him in the [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/forumid_321/tt.htm]'Ask- Mike McConville' TEAM RCU forum[/link]. [center] [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/teamrcu-mike.cfm]Click here to visit Mike's Team RCU Page [/link] [/center]
Posted on: 8/4/2004 4:26 PM by Author "Larry Eddy" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2054264

Mike ShowTime McConville Joins TEAM RCU!
Mike ShowTime McConville Joins TEAM RCU! TEAM RCU surges skyward with another world-class pilot! [image]http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/teamrcu/teamrculogo.jpg[/image] McConville is a second generation RC'er that was born into RC. His father Jim, who now lives in Sarasota, FL and still flies, first put a transmitter in my hands when he was age 4. Though he grew up at flying fields, he was a pretty normal kid, played a variety of sports and various activities other than RC. At the age of eleven, something really clicked and that is probably when McConville became a true RC addict. Growing up in Cincinnati, OH in the 70's, McConville was exposed to some of the biggest names in pattern at the time, such as Dave Brown, Mark Radcliff, Dean Koger and Don Lowe (still Mike's hero's), so his primary interest has always been in aerobatics. [image]http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/teamrcu/mikes-crew-sm.jpg[/image][image]http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/teamrcu/mike9-sm.jpg[/image][image]http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/teamrcu/mike3-sm.jpg[/image] "I remember a very humble beginning at my first contest. Flying the Novice class, I placed 14th out of 16. I beat the guy who crashed and narrowly edged out a guy with a 3-channel flying wing. A much younger Steve Rojecki won the Novice class at that contest," stated McConville. Shortly after hid first contest, an up and coming FAI pilot named Tony Frackowiak moved to Cincinnati. For the next several years, McConville was able to fly with Tony and learned a huge amount about flying, model design and set-up. McConville felt very fortunate to have such world class guys around to learn from. With their help, he was lucky enough to go from a humble start in competition to winning the US Nationals for the first time, in Expert class pattern, in 1981. McConville competed in pattern very heavily until 1996, when he shifted his attention to scale (IMAC) type aerobatics, where most of his activity has been ever since. In 1984, at the age of 20 McConville was invited to the Tournament of Champions for the first time to fly warm-up flights for the judges. In 1992, he was invited to compete in the TOC for the first time, and has competed in every one since. "Being a TOC competitor is something that I will always treasure and feel extremely privileged and grateful for the opportunity to have been part of such an amazing event," stated McConville. McConville started designing airplanes while still competing in pattern. His first design, called the Newwave, was flown first few in 1984. The Desire series was first flown in 1990 and was the first of his designs that became commercially available. "I'll never forget the rush I got in the early 90's when I arrived at the NATS and saw several of 'my' Desires on the flight line. Many, designs later, it's still a thrill to go to a field and see guys flying models that I was able to be part of bringing to market, commented McConville." McConville currently lives in Champaign, IL and works for Horizon Hobby (since 1996). "Its been a lot of fun being part of the growth Horizon has seen and particularly with the Hangar 9 line, which I've been head of for the past several years now" stated McConville. For more information on Mike McConville, please visit his Team RCU page by clicking the "Community" button on RCUniverse.com or chat with him in the [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/forumid_321/tt.htm]'Ask- Mike McConville' TEAM RCU forum[/link]. [center] [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/teamrcu-mike.cfm]Click here to visit Mike's Team RCU Page [/link] [/center]
Posted on: 8/4/2004 4:25 PM by Author "Larry Eddy" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Members play the RCU Poker Contest! Free to play. Win Prizes
[quote]ORIGINAL: Righty listen to RCU's description of a "strait" [quote]Strait 5 cards in rank order (suits not matching). Ace may be high or low [/quote] And i have a 6, 7, 8, 9, and an ace which may be high or low [/quote] That means the ACE can either be a 1 or the highest card of the suite.
Posted on: 7/31/2004 12:15 PM by Author "Larry Eddy" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Members play the RCU Poker Contest! Free to play. Win Prizes
[quote]ORIGINAL: Righty Ummm... How come when i got a "strait" it says i lose two dollars. Isn't this a strait? [/quote] NOPE....... for that to be a straight, that 'A' would need to be a 5 or a 10. [link=http://www.pagat.com/vying/pokerrank.html]Check here for standard poker rules.[/link]
Posted on: 7/31/2004 11:07 AM by Author "Larry Eddy" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RCU Magazine Review - Hangar 9 Alpha Trainer
[image]http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/reviews//377/feature_thumb.jpg[/image] [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=377]Read the review and watch the video here![/link]
Posted on: 7/19/2004 5:47 PM by Author "Larry Eddy" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RCU Magazine Review - Cermark Breeze -EP
[image]http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/reviews//367/feature_thumb.jpg[/image] [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=367]Read RCAdmin's review and watch the video here![/link]
Posted on: 7/19/2004 5:45 PM by Author "Larry Eddy" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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RCU Magazine Review - Skymaster F-15C
[b]RCU Magazine Review - Skymaster F-15C [/b] [image]http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/reviews//362/feature_thumb.jpg[/image] [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=362]Read JohnVH's review![/link]
Posted on: 7/19/2004 5:41 PM by Author "Larry Eddy" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RCU Magazine Review - Hangar 9 Extra 330S ARF
[b]RCU Magazine Review - Hangar 9 Extra 330S ARF [/b] [image]http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/reviews//355/feature_thumb.jpg[/image] [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=355]Read the review and watch the video here![/link]
Posted on: 7/19/2004 5:39 PM by Author "Larry Eddy" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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