Mysteriously Changed Username
Is there a reason my username was changed from TallDude to TallDude. (with a period)? Can it be changed back to TallDude? Also, I sent Plane Insane a avatar (Stewie from Family Guy) I would like to use since my ability to upload an avatar has been stopped by whoever. I believe my username was changed in an attempt to BAN me from RCU and I even had a discussion about this with Michael Kranitz
Posted on: 9/13/2003 10:43 PM by Author "TallDude." in the forum "MarketPlace questions or problem?"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1135071

RE: Hostetler 33% Decathlon
[quote]ORIGINAL: Big_Bird Just got back from the field and had a great time. The SD now has 9 flights. Lee, the max roll rate is 1 per 2 seconds. Did a half outside loop starting at low level inverted. Did several flat skidding turns. Full right rudder, 3/4 left aileron, and a little up elevator. Those are really fun to do. This was the first day that I had a headwind (about 10 mph) to land in. Sure was nice otherwise the plane really does like to float. Once again, unlimited vertical but not yet while doing vertical rolls. Get about 4 vertical rolls before it starts to slow down. Even in the 10 mph wind, 3 perfectly round loops are easy to do. Ken [/quote] Gorgeous plane Ken!
Posted on: 9/10/2003 10:35 PM by Author "TallDude." in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1127516

RE: Frozen Workshop
Not sure why my reply to this thread was deleted.... I would just be happy to have a workshop that big not matter if it was heated or not. Thats what sweatshirts are for! :)
Posted on: 9/10/2003 8:28 PM by Author "TallDude." in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1127136

RE: Do mail magazine reviews get to you too??
Good Topic JohnVH! I agree. I haven't been impressed with the magazine reviews either. It seems to me like they are just printing cookie-cutter type reviews. Its almost like they just fill in the blanks and send it off. The _______ (insert plane here) by _____ (insert manufacturer) was an _____ (easy/hard) build as expected from (previously mentioned manufacturer). Take off was easy with (no/just a touch) of rudder. etc..etc.. etc.. I'm to the point where I just read the last paragraph and search the forums for real opinions of the _____ (plane/engine/accessory) in question.. Oops.. now I'm doing it.
Posted on: 9/10/2003 12:31 AM by Author "TallDude." in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1124982

RE: Problems so far
next time I see a pterodactyl, I'll be sure to do that.. I wish people would stop telling me I was alive when dinosaurs roamed the earth... lol
Posted on: 9/8/2003 1:14 PM by Author "TallDude." in the forum "MarketPlace questions or problem?"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1120562

RE: Time Zone?
Nevermind.. its somehow fixed itself..
Posted on: 9/8/2003 7:24 AM by Author "TallDude." in the forum "MarketPlace questions or problem?"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1120138

Time Zone?
I set my Time Zone (Eastern GMT-5) in the forum preferences but I noticed that the messages are still showing the wrong time zone... any idea what the problem is?
Posted on: 9/8/2003 5:37 AM by Author "TallDude." in the forum "MarketPlace questions or problem?"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1120112

RE: take the new site for a ride!
Congratulations Marc! Glad to see the new site up and running! As a programmer and DBA I truly understand the hard work you and the team have gone through to get all of this working. Congratulations on the launch and thanks for the new RCU!
Posted on: 9/8/2003 3:36 AM by Author "TallDude." in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1120092

Post Internet talk Slang definitions here
DILLIGAS = Do I look like I give a s$% YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary
Posted on: 9/7/2003 1:32 AM by Author "TallDude." in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=898262

Best Forum on RCU??/
Clubhouse and the For Sale sections....
Posted on: 9/6/2003 5:01 PM by Author "TallDude." in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1119013

Not RC
Shame I don't live in Colorado anymore.. that would have been cool to see.
Posted on: 9/6/2003 12:02 AM by Author "TallDude." in the forum "Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1118812

Spread the word
Sorry, didn't realize his message was from 2001... That's amazing, we're still replying to threads from 2 years ago. :)
Posted on: 9/5/2003 12:13 AM by Author "TallDude." in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=21030

Signatures and other sites
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by RCadmin [/i] [B]Thanks! Likewise here. I don't mind at all if there are other forums or resources that are valuable to RC'ers. Post them here and let others know. RCuniverse can't be the end all be all after all (can it??? RCadmin has evil thoughts of taking over the RC world :confused: ). We'll do our best to provide the best user experience we can here! [/B][/QUOTE] Marc, From reading the above message, you are allowing people to post links to other sites and forums, which I appreciate. But why is it that you or one of the moderators keep removing [URL=http://www.torqueroll.com]Torqueroll.com[/URL] from my signature? Is this not allowed? Many other people have links to RC Websites in their signature. Are all of those going to be removed too? Seems to be a bit of a double standard. Just wondering what the rule is.
Posted on: 9/4/2003 9:28 PM by Author "TallDude." in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=21027

Try the Gentle Lady! Great first flights.
Three of the first planes I few 25 or so years ago were the Gentle Lady, Piece O Cake, and the Sig Kadet. All of them were great for teaching me the basics with the aid of a good instructor.
Posted on: 9/4/2003 9:19 PM by Author "TallDude." in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1116276

Wet Weekend for the Wicked
I agree TomM! Before I aerated the backyard a couple of weeks ago, I could almost run an RC Boat in the backyard.
Posted on: 9/2/2003 9:42 PM by Author "TallDude." in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1109969

Wet Weekend for the Wicked
Good weekend of flying?? What's that? Foot surgery and/or rain has kept me grounded most of the summer. :(
Posted on: 9/2/2003 9:35 PM by Author "TallDude." in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1109967

Who's Plane is this?
Oops... previous 2 posts are Steve but a slightly different scheme
Posted on: 9/2/2003 4:58 AM by Author "TallDude." in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1109200

Who's Plane is this?
also a good top/side pic (including the bottom) at [url]http://www.blaineaustin.com/slidell_la.htm[/url]
Posted on: 9/2/2003 4:39 AM by Author "TallDude." in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1109199

Who's Plane is this?
From a google image search, I noticed that he flies with the Miracle Strip RC Modelers in Panama City, FL.. There are a couple pics of the plane in the photo section, but I didn't see a pic of the bottom of that particular plane. [url]http://www.miraclestriprcmodelers.org[/url]
Posted on: 9/2/2003 4:36 AM by Author "TallDude." in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1109198

Who's Plane is this?
Yeah, I have to agree.. that is a nice scheme!
Posted on: 9/2/2003 3:24 AM by Author "TallDude." in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1109196

Drinking and flying
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by TomM [/i] [B]I'm just wondering why everyone is fixated with beer. What about a nice day at the field with a bottle of JD, or MadDog22....discreetly wrapped in a brown paper bag so not to upset the spectators. [/B][/QUOTE] JD or Maddog?? Wouldnt a bottle of Thunderbird be more appropriate? LOL! I'll stick with non-alcohic drinks at the field... and then hit the bar later!
Posted on: 9/2/2003 3:19 AM by Author "TallDude." in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1107237

Which event is your favorite??
Easy Poll.... definitely the Joe Nall... now if work would ever let me have time to go to it...
Posted on: 9/2/2003 2:13 AM by Author "TallDude." in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1107181

T.O.C. Las Vegas
There can only be another TOC if its run by the same great group of hard working people with the same set of rules... Cash sponsorship alone by vendors and manufacturers won't create another Tournament of Champions in my opinion, it will just create another contest. To me, everything would have to be the same, sadly without the generousity and support of Mr. William Bennett :( Just my .02
Posted on: 9/2/2003 12:48 AM by Author "TallDude." in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1106179

Drinking and flying
Drinking before or during flying is not a good idea in my opinion. Of course, thats just an opinion and everyone has one. I feel its much better to have a drink after flying if you like. If you stop flying in the afternoon, its closer to happy hour at the bars!!! And since its dark, you can take your other flying buddies with you without taking away their flying time, unless of course they are night fliers. The number one rule is safety, anything that can affect reaction time or control of the plane should be avoided before and during flying. Just my .02
Posted on: 9/2/2003 12:41 AM by Author "TallDude." in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1107231

How MucH Time do U Spend on RC Forums
Tons of time.... now if I would just move the computer next to the workbench, I might get some building accomplished.
Posted on: 9/1/2003 5:01 AM by Author "TallDude." in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1105946

Re: I just found out something terrible
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by flyinrog [/i] [B]in four different rooms in my house I have 11 different model planes in different stages of assembly and only 1 of them is ready to fly ,,, pay attention parents this is what adult ADHD is like.... HOB- mustang Foam plane (the contest) Foam plane .020 Foam plane .049 LS 150 crazy max GWS e-starter (almost ready) Ace Whizard Ace Extra 230 LS .010 (its the ready to fly one) and a circle SPAD .15 Oh yeah and my LMH helicopter :rolleyes: ..Rog [/B][/QUOTE] Be thankful they are smaller planes... I have 10 in various stages that are .40 or larger. 1 can be flown at the momeht.
Posted on: 8/27/2003 5:15 AM by Author "TallDude." in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1093030

Top this! If you can.
I'm not sure I could have rowed across that pond... at least not in the summertime... lol That takes the cake.
Posted on: 8/27/2003 4:48 AM by Author "TallDude." in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=316861

How to avoid hangar rash?
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by MinnFlyer [/i] [B]How to avoid Hangar Rash? Don't spend time in Hangars with loose women! :D [/B][/QUOTE] ROFL!!!
Posted on: 8/27/2003 4:29 AM by Author "TallDude." in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1087765

Solo last weekend
Way to go!!! Now you will become more addicted to the hobby.. Don't worry.. we all do :)
Posted on: 8/27/2003 4:12 AM by Author "TallDude." in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1093365

I soloed!!.......but a little rough
Congrats Avistarpilot!! Only breaking 2 props and soloing is pretty good in my book! You will have it mastered in no time.
Posted on: 8/27/2003 3:39 AM by Author "TallDude." in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1086379