Automotive Hang Gliding
I missed a business breakfast this morning for reasons that will soon be apparant. I sent the following e-mail to the host in apology for missing it. ---------------------------- Cyd, Over the years, I'm sure you've heard many reasons for someone having missed a breakfast, but this promises to be memorable. Last night, my wife invited a co-worker for a quick BBQ dinner after a concert (she's a musician). Some time around 11:30, while attempting to navigate my driveway in the dark, her friend drove off...no...more like "plummeted" off the pavement in an area where there is a six to seven foot drop off onto rocks. Thankfully, she was wearing her seatbelt, which was fortunate, because she didn't have time to deploy her parachute. She walked away without a scratch to her person, which is more than I can say for her car or her pride. We called a tow company, who's driver took quite a while to wake up, arrive at the house, finish laughing, and pull the car back up onto the runway, err, driveway. The police took a report for insurance purposes, and did not issue any summons, which is puzzling, since to the best of my knowledge, she does not possess a pilot's license. The car was not driveable, and so we drove her home. It was well after 4 A.M. before I landed in bed. So, while there was no alcohol involved, you could say that I was sleeping off an "over-hang", which is why I missed breakfast this morning. I've attached a photo for your amusement, and for the benefit of my employer, lest she think I've gone over the deep edge. In all seriousness, I am very interested in gaining some insight on today's topic. If it would be possible for you to share the contact information of those in attendance, I'd like to call them and discuss the issue while it's fresh in their minds. Alternatively, please feel free to forward my contact information contained herein (perhaps they'd enjoy reading this cliffhanger as well). I apologize for my somewhat injudicious attempts at humor, but if you look at the attached photo, I'm sure you'll agree that the gravity of the situation seemed to cry out for levity. Thank you for the invite, and my sincere apologies for having missed it. Kind Regards, Michael de Nigris Vice President, Corporate Applications
Posted on: 7/22/2004 2:46 PM by Author "mjd3" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
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Automotive Hang-Gliding
I missed a business breakfast this morning for reasons that will soon be apparant. I sent the following e-mail to the host in apology for missing it. ---------------------------- Cyd, Over the years, I'm sure you've heard many reasons for someone having missed a breakfast, but this promises to be memorable. Last night, my wife invited a co-worker for a quick BBQ dinner after a concert (she's a musician). Some time around 11:30, while attempting to navigate my driveway in the dark, her friend drove off...no...more like "plummeted" off the pavement in an area where there is a six to seven foot drop off onto rocks. Thankfully, she was wearing her seatbelt, which was fortunate, because she didn't have time to deploy her parachute. She walked away without a scratch to her person, which is more than I can say for her car or her pride. We called a tow company, who's driver took quite a while to wake up, arrive at the house, finish laughing, and pull the car back up onto the runway, err, driveway. The police took a report for insurance purposes, and did not issue any summons, which is puzzling, since to the best of my knowledge, she does not possess a pilot's license. The car was not driveable, and so we drove her home. It was well after 4 A.M. before I landed in bed. So, while there was no alcohol involved, you could say that I was sleeping off an "over-hang", which is why I missed breakfast this morning. I've attached a photo for your amusement, and for the benefit of my employer, lest she think I've gone over the deep edge. In all seriousness, I am very interested in gaining some insight on today's topic. If it would be possible for you to share the contact information of those in attendance, I'd like to call them and discuss the issue while it's fresh in their minds. Alternatively, please feel free to forward my contact information contained herein (perhaps they'd enjoy reading this cliffhanger as well). I apologize for my somewhat injudicious attempts at humor, but if you look at the attached photo, I'm sure you'll agree that the gravity of the situation seemed to cry out for levity. Thank you for the invite, and my sincere apologies for having missed it. Kind Regards, Michael de Nigris Vice President, Corporate Applications SEE ATTACHED IMAGE BELOW
Posted on: 7/22/2004 2:44 PM by Author "mjd3" in the forum "Cars & Trucks - Full Scale"
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RE: high wing cessna versus
I've always flown low-wings, so I prefer them. I currently own a Saratoga TC. My friends on the other side of the argument like to ask me if I've ever seen a bird with it's wings on the bottom!?
Posted on: 5/11/2004 2:39 PM by Author "mjd3" in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1805846

RE: full scale b52 crash
It was Sept, 1994
Posted on: 10/8/2003 11:52 AM by Author "mjd3" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=1188511

Kyosho CAP 232 Arrived.
Yes, sadly, you do have to cut and sand it. Make sure you get the hieght right. Too low and you wont be able to attach the servo rods, too high and the covers will not fit.
Posted on: 7/11/2003 3:44 PM by Author "mjd3" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=722250

Re: how embarassing
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by cabanestrut2002 [/i] [B]its lucky it didnt get my foot up its ass, i was a bit pissed!! [/B][/QUOTE] Drop it, sit on it, crush it -- then put your foot up its arse!? Talk about adding insult to injury! :p
Posted on: 6/27/2003 3:31 PM by Author "mjd3" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=903127

simple stall question
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by greenboot [/i] [B]The plane MUST start rolling to become stable again. Tom [/B][/QUOTE] ca-ca. :p
Posted on: 6/27/2003 3:23 PM by Author "mjd3" in the forum "Aerodynamics"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=842831

If you're wondering whether you should...
That's amazing. How come the BIG crash is always the last flight of the day. :stupid: Along the lines of "...it was in the LAST place I looked!" Did ya ever keep looking after you found it! :D
Posted on: 6/27/2003 1:45 PM by Author "mjd3" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
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scale flap operation
Couldn't you program a mix using the three position switch?
Posted on: 6/27/2003 1:29 PM by Author "mjd3" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=900410

Best scale photo!
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Mustang51 [/i] [B]Wohhhh Dude... Do you feel better after that vent? :confused: -Mustang51 [/B][/QUOTE] Yea, a little. :cool:
Posted on: 6/27/2003 1:26 PM by Author "mjd3" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=509844

Best scale photo!
HEY! GPUTT! your antenna is showing!!! WHATS WRONG WITH YOU?!?!? Don't you know this is supposed to be about SCALE looking aircraft!!???!!?? Geezz, I don't know what's with you bozos. Mustang's told you a hundred, no, a THOUSAND times - SCALE SCALE SCALE. Cant you even read simple DIRECTIONS??? It's amazing that any of you shallow gene pool, stubborn mule, insubordinate yahoos can even get an airplane off the ground! NO ANTENNAS, NO GIANT FEET, NO CRAPPY LOOKING AIRPLANES, NO GARAGES, NO BASEMENTS, NO SIDEWALKS, PETS, SPIDERS, INSECTS, 6FT GRASS, AND NOTHING WE (mustang and I) DON'T LIKE. Basically, if a team of photographic technicians, aerodynamic engineers, and combat veteran-airline captain-stunt pilot-hero types (or Mustang) can prove in less than one week that the subject aircraft is not scale, you have BLOWN IT! Get it??? You should all sell your RC gear, unplug your computers and seek some counseling before you hurt someone. Above all else, don't spread those sub-par genes around like some bumbling idiot at an airport with a mutant SARS-Monkey-pocs disease. ARGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH! I gotta go take my lithium. :) - Sorry Mustang; I just felt we were over due for another meltdown and I figured you were getting tired of it. ;) Great thread and to all you picture posters. WOW! Nice work.
Posted on: 6/26/2003 3:24 PM by Author "mjd3" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=509841

Post Internet talk Slang definitions here
FUBAR - Fudged up beyond all recognition. SNAFU - Situation Normal, All Fudged up
Posted on: 6/26/2003 1:50 PM by Author "mjd3" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=898218

Famous Last Words
"Charged it all night"
Posted on: 6/26/2003 1:48 PM by Author "mjd3" in the forum "RC Humor"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=898001

Home made Lithium Ion battery charger
Hi! Why don't you just post it publicly so all can benifit? That's what this place is for, ya know?
Posted on: 6/25/2003 1:16 PM by Author "mjd3" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=896019

New here, hello
Teach her to fly!
Posted on: 6/24/2003 7:56 PM by Author "mjd3" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=892204

Crosswind approach to landing.
Flying cross controled all the way in could be easier than trying to pop out of a crab at low altitude. Use the rudder to keep the nose pointed down the runway, and aileron for drift.
Posted on: 6/23/2003 6:27 PM by Author "mjd3" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=890127

plane wash!
Will this count towards IFR currency?
Posted on: 6/23/2003 3:42 PM by Author "mjd3" in the forum "RC Humor"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=644392

Vertical climbing tank/rover
Sounds like an atomic fly swatter to me. There has GOT to be a better way.
Posted on: 6/17/2003 3:16 PM by Author "mjd3" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=867334

Stall Strips
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Tall Paul [/i] [B]. No I'm not! [/B][/QUOTE] Yea you are! :D Harry - if you've got duel aileron servos, flaps will reduce the stall speed.
Posted on: 6/17/2003 12:57 PM by Author "mjd3" in the forum "Aerodynamics"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=868140

Stall Strips
Stall strips [I]increase[/I] the stall speed. They are used (usually on tapered wings) to create turbulence on the leading edge and cause the wing root to stall before the tips do, thereby maintaining aileron control in the stall. Tall Paul - You are thinking of stall warning indicators which are designed to trip before reaching critical angle of attack.
Posted on: 6/16/2003 8:33 PM by Author "mjd3" in the forum "Aerodynamics"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=868135

Shot Down .....What should I do ?
This is a tough call, but why don't you have the kid sign a long term note? You can file it with the town. Get his SS# and enough information to find him later. He can pay you back or start making payments when's he out of school and working. Im sure you'll be in the hobby for a long while, and this way you can give the kid a break now without having to feel like a sucker.
Posted on: 6/16/2003 2:56 PM by Author "mjd3" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=526406

What annoys you most?!
I have to agree with bbbair. These guys sometimes grab a tool and start tweaking your engine every time you're trying to solve a problem. They don't even take a minute to talk to you and discover that you know what you're doing. I was tuning an engine once and this guy comes over with a screwdriver while I'm running it up and starts turning the low end mixture. I had spent a half hour getting it perfect! Turns to me and says, "I think it was a little lean." I was PISSED. Told him that I though HE was running a little lean, if ya know what I'm saying.
Posted on: 6/10/2003 1:09 PM by Author "mjd3" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=850015

I broke Miss Sarah's Back! :(
Sorry for your loss. :( FYI - A "feathered" prop is a constant speed prop set to max pitch. - Not to common in the modeling world. Did you mean "wind-milling?" -Michael.
Posted on: 6/9/2003 8:22 PM by Author "mjd3" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=847081

Long Island RC pilots
Hi Skyman - I grew up in Suffolk. There are a few out there; check the AMA website. I lived in Farmingville - LIE Exit 63 - Where-abouts are you?
Posted on: 6/9/2003 2:41 PM by Author "mjd3" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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name a plane?
There was a guy named Jack who flew (badly) at my brothers club in AL. He had an Avistar that was more glue and patches then wood and covering. His fellow club members dubbed it the "Avi-Jacko" :P
Posted on: 6/9/2003 2:29 PM by Author "mjd3" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=841932

Wagstaff Extra 300
Thought you would all be interested; Patty's performing this coming weekend in PA. Here's the link. [url]http://www.harrisburgairshow.com/[/url]
Posted on: 6/9/2003 1:49 PM by Author "mjd3" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=286312

Patty to perform in PA on Sat.
Here's the link. [url]http://www.harrisburgairshow.com/[/url]
Posted on: 6/9/2003 1:45 PM by Author "mjd3" in the forum "Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=846791

Re: Wrong approach
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Ghostbear [/i] [B]Don't hide the receipts, just remind her of all the hobbies you AREN'T participating in... Fixing cars Motorcycles Golf Buying a full scale Then your RC receipts won't seem so bad... OF course, if you ARE participating in any of those you better get a separate credit card. [/B][/QUOTE] Yea well, what if you ARE into those??? :rolleyes: It's getting harder to take up new hobbies.
Posted on: 6/5/2003 6:57 PM by Author "mjd3" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=834573

OS .40 LA needs home - Suggestions?
Well rule out the CAP. Great airplane, but that engine ain't gonna cut it. I have one with a 46FX, and I'm swapping it out for a 50SX.
Posted on: 6/5/2003 5:36 PM by Author "mjd3" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=835544

I wish these GA (General Aviation) aircraft were made into kits.
...or one of these
Posted on: 6/5/2003 3:18 PM by Author "mjd3" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=568372