RE: D4
I'll be there in spirit. Little lady is going to keep me close to home this season. I do plan on testing out the Bjorn carrier though!
Posted on: 5/16/2013 8:27 PM by Author "corch" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: a lesson to all
It all boils down to mistakes made and learned from, hopefully someone will read these posts and avoid learning it the hard/expensive way.
Posted on: 5/16/2013 8:00 PM by Author "corch" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11513820

RE: a lesson to all
Here's a mistake I made once, with one of those fancy 2.4 radios:) Started up a plane and the controls would not respond. Engine was WOT. Thankfully I had the plane restrained. I turned off the plane (which also shuts down the engine (make sure your fail safes are set up correctly:)), and I then realized I did not change the model in my TX. I made this mistake shortly after I had begun flying a second model. Always check to make sure you have the proper model program up in your radio before you do anything! If I had not had the model restrained, at best I would have injured myself, at worst it would have gone out towards the flight line where other people were flying their models. Now I set the model program in my basement, just before I take the radio off the charger, and then I double check by turning on the model and working the controls. Then I load the car! Bottom line what caused it was my "rush" to start flying that evening. It was still my first season and had basically flown my Easy Sport trainer all summer and had only recently started flying my first low wing plane. Thankfully I had done enough "right" to avoid injuring myself or others.
Posted on: 5/16/2013 5:21 AM by Author "corch" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Are Pattern Planes Good 2nd Planes?
Just remember, your second plane generally has the shortest lifespan.:) or the most "mis-haps" If you're an arf guy- Phoenix by hangar 9 or Dirdy Birdi arf at tower, contender at world models: http://www.theworldmodels.com/para/products/airplanedetails.php?airplaneid=158 Good luck!
Posted on: 9/11/2012 6:30 AM by Author "corch" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Mode 1
Lots of Mode 1 in West Michigan. Couple guys have the technique for "re-engineering" mode 2 txs into mode 1 in about 10 minutes....including soldering work, at the field, :) Helps to know who your fellow mode 1'ers are, especially when you get the bug in your eye.
Posted on: 9/10/2012 10:09 AM by Author "corch" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Almost Sod-Rocketed Her Today
I did pretty much this same thing at my first pattern competition. Too slow, too low, wing dipped, etc. The rudder saved me and I was able to finish out the competition weekend with the same plane. And since i was lacking experience (it was my first year in RC) I will credit the save to the simulator (REal Flight) and luck.:)
Posted on: 9/3/2012 3:15 PM by Author "corch" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11216079

RE: NATS 2012 : Let the journey begin!
Good luck, safe flights and safe travels. What the over/under for blown circuit breakers at the Days Inn? :D
Posted on: 7/15/2012 3:14 PM by Author "corch" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11156373

RE: Thanx for getting me junkmail
[quote]ORIGINAL: KidEpoxy [quote]ORIGINAL: corch You assumed I assumed, when actually I said, ''If'' (emphasis added). Perhaps you need better security within your domain....I would ASSUME someone so savvy to have their own domain would have heard of data mining. [/quote] [b]are you telling me AS A FACT[/b] that it didnt come from some ama condoned and supplied deal? cause
Posted on: 7/12/2012 7:28 AM by Author "corch" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: Thanx for getting me junkmail
You assumed I assumed, when actually I said, "If" (emphasis added). Perhaps you need better security within your domain....I would ASSUME someone so savvy to have their own domain would have heard of data mining.
Posted on: 7/10/2012 7:09 PM by Author "corch" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11150753

RE: BJ Craft Monolog 110 for 2012
Any glow? I would like to try one with my 120AX....
Posted on: 7/10/2012 8:00 AM by Author "corch" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11149922

RE: Thanx for getting me junkmail
[quote]ORIGINAL: KidEpoxy Best part of owning a domain is the email server. You just create a new email just for each company you deal with, and you know where it came from by who it is addressed to. Take the email address I made up just for when I signed up with AMA. I didnt use tower6_09@xxxxxxx because thats the one I made up just for shopping at Tower. I didnt use the grayson@xxxxxx nor the geikotx@xxxxxxx because those are just for grayson and geiko. I made up an email just for AMA, and it even has AMA spelt out in it [:D] So now when I egt junkmail addressed to grayson@xxxxx I know it was grayson that sold my info. And if I get junk addressed to tc_tx@xxxxx I know it was TC that sold me out to the spammers. So when I get junkmail to the address I only gave to AMA, well, who do you figure sold me out to the spammers? in unrelated news, I just got an 3rdparty e-junkmail offer for AMA members emailed to the address I only gave to AMA. [/quote] I'm sorry, but it's right here: " E-mail has provided AMA with the opportunity to get information to our members in a timely cost-efficient manner. AMA on occassion partners with reputable firms to promote products that will benefit both the member and the association. AMA does not trade or sell E-mail or mailing addresses. If you would prefer that we not include your name, please check the box(es) below. Please do not use my E-mail address for anything other than official AMA business. Please do not use my mailing address for anything other than official AMA business. If you didn't check the top box also, you may get some "junk" email. So you really have no one to blame but yourself.....where has personal responsibility gone these days? If you want to address this issue, go to your Web profile on the AMA website. If you want to continue to B&M about junk/spam, do nothing.
Posted on: 7/10/2012 7:16 AM by Author "corch" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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First Annual East Wings Precision Aerobatics Competition
Contest information, flyer is attached at the link below: http://www.rcpilot.com/event_details.cfm?event_id=599 Weather: http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/memphis-mi/48041/weekend-weather/2227844 This is a new contest! Last D4 contest before NATS!
Posted on: 6/20/2012 6:59 PM by Author "corch" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11125955

RE: No Fly area - St. Charles, Illinois Fri- Sat?
Weird. romney will be in my neck of the woods today and no notam/tfr has been issued. Must be riding around in that indestructible bus! And just so I am clear, I could care less about either one. There is 544 jack wagons that really need replaced, not just one. (for those that can't count: 100 in the Senate, 435 in the House, and 9 Supreme court justices)
Posted on: 6/19/2012 6:43 AM by Author "corch" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11123578

RE: Ideas for PVC stand?
http://www.rccd.org/Documents/Tips/Set%20up%20stand.pdf
Posted on: 6/15/2012 7:25 AM by Author "corch" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11119072

RE: D-4 NATS Tune-up
How did it go?
Posted on: 6/10/2012 7:00 PM by Author "corch" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11113811

RE: D-4 NATS Tune-up
http://www.rcpilot.com/event_details.cfm?event_id=594 Hate to miss this one. Good luck and have fun! Site map: http://www.modelaircraft.org/files/Map2007.pdf Here's the camping information for those that need it: http://www.modelaircraft.org/aboutama/camping.aspx
Posted on: 6/5/2012 6:12 AM by Author "corch" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11107085

RE: No Fly area - St. Charles, Illinois Fri- Sat?
Contest Photos? Standings? Tell me what I missed!!
Posted on: 6/5/2012 5:32 AM by Author "corch" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11107042

RE: No Fly area - St. Charles, Illinois Fri- Sat?
I agree Bill. D4 and D5 have a large amount of "battleground" states. These NOTAMS will get more frequent the closer we get to the election, and given our short flying season, more contests could be affected. It seems the St. Charles contest is taking this in stride and I have no doubts it will be a good event. Wish I could be there!
Posted on: 6/1/2012 5:30 AM by Author "corch" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11102237

RE: No Fly area - St. Charles, Illinois Fri- Sat?
It will get worse. Trust me. At least the weather looks cherry sweet! Wish I could be there, good luck and have fun!
Posted on: 5/31/2012 9:31 AM by Author "corch" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11101272

RE: Starter for 50cc and larger gas motor
http://bpassociates.homestead.com/STARTERpacks.html Call them, tell them what you want, he will get it to you. Great customer service. I've used mine to start everything from glow .46 size to a DA 120cc.
Posted on: 5/25/2012 5:17 AM by Author "corch" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11094153

RE: FPV SURVEY
So would this be the appropriate time to merge this thread with the SOS, DD thread?
Posted on: 5/14/2012 10:50 AM by Author "corch" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11080368

RE: D4 Calendar
The 1st Annual Eastwings Precision Aerobatic Competition now has a flyer with specific directions, hotel and camping information, as well as..... A SATURDAY NIGHT STEAK DINNER!!! http://www.rcpilot.com/event_details.cfm?event_id=599
Posted on: 5/10/2012 6:13 PM by Author "corch" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11076373

RE: How I see this forum
[quote]ORIGINAL: Hossfly [quote] corch: If you look at the AMA forums at modelaircraft.org, you do not see nearly the vitriol that you see here. [/quote] Does that mean you support [u]or[/u] do [u]not[/u] support the unbridled absolute dictatorship of AMA's moderators and the absolute dictatorship of the rules that the current AMA Executive Director set down for the AMA Forum? He did
Posted on: 5/7/2012 8:23 PM by Author "corch" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11072463

RE: How I see this forum
These should be stock too: [IMG]http://i845.photobucket.com/albums/ab15/acorncorch/Funny%20stuff/deadhorse1.gif[/IMG] [IMG]http://i845.photobucket.com/albums/ab15/acorncorch/Funny%20stuff/4zch639.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i845.photobucket.com/albums/ab15/acorncorch/Funny%20stuff/camelot-animate.gif[/IMG] [IMG]http://i845.photobucket.com/albums/ab15/acorncorch/Funny%20stuff/lightenupfrancis.gif[/IMG] This forum provides a place to discuss AMA issues, where it is not moderated by AMA folks. If you look at the AMA forums at modelaircraft.org, you do not see nearly the vitriol that you see here.
Posted on: 5/6/2012 10:21 AM by Author "corch" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11070403

RE: Field Box
Fuel pump. That is a goldberg mini tote. Here's some specs. using these specs I built my own. Using your field items (battery, starter, power panel) you can TLAR it) http://www.philshobbyshop.com/catalog/viewsku?sku=GBG101 Here is a similar: http://www.rcmplans.com/issues/2000/mar2000/content/reviews/r-rv-minte-032000-1.html here's another that I considered as well: http://www.ronlund.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=FMP1001
Posted on: 4/29/2012 12:20 PM by Author "corch" in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11061381

RE: flying close to small airport Police on the scene
In reply to no one in particular. Perhaps this needs to be a sticky on this forum:) http://ericnewland.hubpages.com/hub/argue-internet
Posted on: 4/25/2012 10:55 AM by Author "corch" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11056297

RE: *** Ultra Sport Brotherhood ***
I actually regret not having worked on my US 40 and finishing it so I could have shown Mike the finished product. He gave such great advice and tips to this first time kit builder that has made this kit relatively painless for me.
Posted on: 4/12/2012 4:42 PM by Author "corch" in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11039486

RE: 2012 AMA Decal
Well now you know why they hired a graphic designer[:D]
Posted on: 4/7/2012 6:15 PM by Author "corch" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11032343

RE: D4 Calendar
[quote]ORIGINAL: RC11 More contest info please????? RC [/quote] All the contest information I have been given is here on RCU and here: http://nsrca.us/index.php/calendartop/events
Posted on: 4/3/2012 6:40 PM by Author "corch" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11027349

RE: D4 Calendar
If you really want to smooth it out, do what the golf course superintendents do: aerating, topdress, overseed, and roll. A good roll lasts until the next good rain.
Posted on: 3/26/2012 8:13 AM by Author "corch" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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