SimpleFlyers : Messages : 2-31 of 1604

Messages: Simplify \| Expand (Group by Topic)		Author	Sort by Date

2		simpleflyer402	Dec 14, 2001 5:02 pm
	Hello Marc, thanks for signing up to the group. We've been a little slow in getting members for the group. I'll try to see if we can find some people to join...
3		rottenrobbie0	Dec 15, 2001 4:44 am
	I just recieved an invite on the Guillows MB. I have a bunch of unfinished STICK & TISSUE airplanes out in the grage needing attention. But here in Puget...
4		simpleflyer402	Dec 15, 2001 5:08 am
	Glad to see you here. We too, spend a lot of time on the computer reading and lurking on these boards. We're in SE TX just across the Brazos river from...
5		jeff_13579	Dec 15, 2001 4:34 pm
	Hi Guys, Just signed on after seeing texasblackbird's mention of SimpleFlyers on the Guillowsbuilders club board. I'm planning on finishing (literally) my...
6		rottenrobbie0	Dec 15, 2001 4:39 pm
	When I was a kid I did more UC crashing than flying. I never got one to make a full circle. I gave up and moved to primative RC in 1955. The crashes were not a...
7		rottenrobbie0	Dec 15, 2001 7:44 pm
	I have a R/N Models Sky Gull. It is a RBFF kit. I build the wings first or I never finish the airplane. Can't call this one a model because it is an old FF...
8		simpleflyer402	Dec 15, 2001 9:23 pm
	We're glad you made it over the group. Keep us posted with your progress on what you are building. I've located the box where my P- 40 has been in storage....
9		simpleflyer402	Dec 15, 2001 9:47 pm
	RTP or 'round the pole' flying models were developed around the 1940's, more or less. They are an early form of control line models. The simplest form is a...
10		rottenrobbie0	Dec 15, 2001 10:38 pm
	Back in the forties we had an airplane that was like a glider but had a string attached to one of the wings. We held the string while we spun in a circle to...
11		simpleflyer402	Dec 16, 2001 3:52 am
	We flew a couple of models RTP, also. These were a Comet F4U and a Comet F-86D, following the suggestions on the model plan. These flew quite well,...
12		simpleflyer402	Dec 16, 2001 3:55 am
	Here is a suggestion for a quick and easy RTP model. All that you need are: computer that can read PDF files, printer that can print PDF files and can print...
13		jeff_13579	Dec 16, 2001 5:05 am
	Al, Your description of simple RTP just reminded me of a toy once sold at supermarkets, etc. It was a model plane made of soft plastic with a frewheeling...
14		rottenrobbie0	Dec 16, 2001 5:14 pm
	The Stahl P-40 came from Gary Hunter's Plan Page. http://www.theplanpage.com/ I am 67 and I now have enough plans from the page to last me many years. I would...
15		rottenrobbie0	Dec 16, 2001 5:17 pm
	I don't remember ever breaking on of theise things. But I do remember getting tired. Robbie...
16		simpleflyer402	Dec 16, 2001 8:20 pm
	Hi guys, Just a reminder, tomorrow Dec 17 will be the 98th anniversary of the Wright brothers first flight of a powered man carrying airplane at Kitty Hawk in...
17		simpleflyer402	Dec 17, 2001 8:50 am
	There are construction plans and article for a model of the 1903 Wright plane at the Windy Sock website: http://www.flyingacesclub.net/alamo/plans.htm The...
18		ernst19067	Dec 17, 2001 12:52 pm
	Hi Guys, Hope you don't mind another member butting in. This club sounds like a great idea. I'm always looking for help and these type of groups are great for...
19		Ramon K. Katigbak rkkatigbak	Dec 17, 2001 3:33 pm
	Note: forwarded message attached. Hi Group: As my initial contribution, here are the plans I submitted to Bill Kuhl's (there's a guy you should recruit!)...
20		Ramon K. Katigbak rkkatigbak	Dec 17, 2001 3:44 pm
	Note: forwarded message attached. Sorry, apparently plans didn't get attched the first time. Here they are, in two installments. "Jun" in Manila, Philippines ...
21		Ramon K. Katigbak rkkatigbak	Dec 17, 2001 3:48 pm
	Here's the last plan. Would welcome comments on any or all. Regards, "Jun in Manila, Philippines __________________________________________________ Do You...
22		dannysoar	Dec 17, 2001 4:53 pm
	Gawd I hate Yahoo. I finally beat my way in here. Nothing to it. Wander around cyberspace 20 minutes, turn down a cheap Del, guess what the f..k "your Yahoo...
23		johnfader	Dec 17, 2001 5:48 pm
	P-40 that weighs about a pound. Lessee, I guess about a 3cc diesel should fly it :-) Hey Jun, I don't think Yahoo does attachments. Maybe you can post them to...
24		rottenrobbie0	Dec 17, 2001 6:00 pm
	For those of you that are not familiar with Penn Valley Hobby Center, check this link: http://www.pennvalleyhobbycenter.com/showme.htm This is a real old time...
25		rottenrobbie0	Dec 17, 2001 6:02 pm
	It only took me TWO tries to get the door open. Robbie ... what ... must...
26		ernst19067	Dec 17, 2001 6:54 pm
	... Center, ... I can second that opinion. I'm lucky enough to live w/in walking distance of Penn Valley, and it really is an Old Time shop. If you can picture...
27		rottenrobbie0	Dec 17, 2001 7:57 pm
	The first of december I send Bill three boxes of GOOD HO railroad stuff for trade on AIRPLANE STUFF!. About $700 worth and that was just the start. He has...
28		Ramon K. Katigbak rkkatigbak	Dec 18, 2001 12:09 am
	Don, thanks for the tip. Have just posted my beginner's plans to the "Files" section. Now we have lots of files! Anyone interested, please send comments. ...
29		simpleflyer402	Dec 18, 2001 1:10 am
	Welcome to the new members that signed on today. Many of you are familiar names from the ffml list. Glad to have you here. We hope that you will share your...
30		simpleflyer402	Dec 18, 2001 1:13 am
	A neat simple rubber powered model and instructions is at: http://freeflight.org/beginers_corner/egg_crate/egg_crate.htm This looks like a nice afternoon...
31		simpleflyer402	Dec 18, 2001 1:16 am
	For the older guys or youngster that wants to tackle them we've posted a couple models from Air World magazine. They can be found in the folder: "Oldies" One...

Yahoo! Groups

Group Information

Yahoo! Groups Tips

Did you know...

Messages