As you might expect the technology continues to advance. 3D terrain maps are now incorporated in See-You, as well as a very nicely done glider instead of a...
At the California Valley race this last weekend, we spent many rainy hours reviewing Dean Gradwells full size diamond flight and his R/C flight from Avenal to...
The 3D takes a fair amount of horsepower to run properly. It is really something special, however. The newest version also uses an actual glider, with a...
Congratulations to Bruce Moore for achieving his 25k pin and Nowell Siegel for level V 10k out and return. John Ellias Won both speed and distance with a...
I will have the following for sale at Montague: 3 or more super SBXC kits $1250ea., several old style SBXC fuselages $180ea., several DG Airparts wood cases...
Hi all, Some time back it was mentioned in a post that reflective tape, or some type of reflective covering should be used. The author, if I remember...
There are two things that help to spot your glider. The first one is dark bottom surfaces, I like black best. The next important thing you can do is to put...
We only have 15 teams signed up so I will hold registration open for one more week until May 15. That is about the last day for a T shirt order. Regards Dean...
Check out the photos and brief report on the home page. To bad you are unable to see the total See You flight log, it's fun to look at. Rgeards Dean...
Check out our newest on the home page. It will be at Montague for display only as it is awaiting blessings from the FAA. You will also see the begining of our...
I Can't wait.. My mind is already there!!!!!!! Randy ... From: "deanhg97530" <dean@...> To: <xcsoaring@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 04,...
Randy Banta
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Jun 5, 2003 4:08 am
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Hello all, I've kind of developed an interest in Cross Country Soaring of late and was wondering if someone could field a few elementary questions. A little...
Yes the fuses are large. I use mine to carry a dilbert doll. (not) Actually you are right the visibility is great. The airfoil is chosen for the task. The...
The Montague race is over and was a great success. Thank you to all that helped especially Jerry Miller, Stewart Tittle, Ron Mcelliot, Bob Claar, Terry Mickle....
Thanks for putting on another great event. Also thank you Mother Nature for providing much better weather than last year's event. Tom Henscheid Boise, Idaho ...
Henscheid, Tom (HFFONT)
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Jun 16, 2003 10:45 pm
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Once again this years Montague XC race was exceptionally well run and organized. Thank you to all of you who were involved in putting it together. If anybody...
Awsome event! Great People! Awsome WX! Great food! Spongebob and Patrick will most certainly be back with the Nimbus 4D in 2004! Randy [Non-text portions of...
Randy Banta
rocketman47@...
Jun 17, 2003 5:21 am
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John, Thanks for sharing. I wish everyone could see what you see when you animate your flight. Scott will be in touch so the 4 photos can be put on the home...
I have wanted to try a cross country camp for sometime now. The week prior to the scale event in September would be a great week to try for LSF goals and earn...
... and ... comments ... I knew I would forget somebody. Thanks to Ron's wife Miss Becky, Rodger Hebner, and the many contestants who always asking if they ...
This year's Montague X/C Challenge was held on June 14th and 15th at the Siskiyou County Airport, a full scale glider airport near Montague California. We had...
This was my second year as a driver, and while I usually do not mind driving in general, this is the only time I love it. It seems like driving for a good...
Dieter @ ShredAir
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Jun 19, 2003 12:27 am
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Hello Dean, I am finishing up my ash26 and was wondering how the real thing works... could you tell me if the flaps couple to the ailerons???? And when and how...
Frank, The flaps and ailerons act as one when using ailerons, thermaling camber, reflex, and landing flaps. My Ventus 2b is the same. That is very similar to ...