I just came across a website by Dan Edwards. The website describes his project on using an SBXC as a platform for autonomous soaring with an autopilot. I...
hey john! Dan and his pilot Adam, do test flights at our field in Wilson, NC. They are some really nice guys and the SBXC is super sweet. The work that has...
I will come down if something gets going. What's the course like? Tom Broeski 32 Mount View Dr Afton, VA 22920 540 943-3356 fx 943-4178 ... From: will newton...
Tom, Dan Edwards has a post in the forum that has links to pics and stuff. Even though the XC planes get brought to the field every few months, Dan is the...
Maybe two Taboo Gt's might get you a good one. There might be a few types out there under $1000. I have an SBXC and an MXC. Would recommend the MXC over...
Anyone ever done a coastal XC trip from a boat? T ... From: regis To: xcsoaring@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, November 30, 2007 10:58 AM Subject: [xcsoaring]...
Now Tom, just as you do not need an Icon or Supra to fly TD (or a Taboo to enjoy HL), I think you can do a little X-country with something less than a SBXC or...
Regarding a ship to start flying XC: The first XC I did was with a Mark's Models Wanderer (in 1982)! About 6 miles on that flight. I have flown everything...
If you just want to get a feel for X-Country I'd find a good used F3B plane. They will be reasonably priced. Will have a good L/D but cannot spec out like...
Mike and/or others, For the airfoil for a scratch built XC ship, would the S3021 be the best choice or would something like the higher speed MH32 be better? ...
John, Glad to hear from you. I was specifically trying to describe a simple beginning XC ship. The S3021 is very good in that aspect as there is no need for...
Mike, I agree on the poly RE approach!!! I was just talking to Lynsel about this last night. And with the flaps you can cut just a bit of trailing edge in...
Hi Guys I have just joined the XC soaring group. I am from Sydney, Australia and am a dedicated RC soaring pilot actively involved in aerotowing. I am very...
Stephan, There is an excellant segment devoted to starting a Cross Country event on XC Soaring home page. To actually start flying cross country I would...
Dan Strider, the young lad who shared the great article on SBXC testing will be at Montague this year. He has done a 10 mile xc flight with most of it flown...
Check local laws before crawling into the back of a pick-up. In some places that's considered a safety violation and tickets go on the driver's record as a...
The 2008 Thermal Safari is scheduled for March 15th & 16th. Hmm . . seems to me that there is some kind of Irish celebration in there somewhere. Ah . . I've...
Dudley I'm not Irish does that mean I cannot not join the fun? Mart Dudley Dufort <dudley@...> wrote: The 2008 Thermal Safari is scheduled for March 15th &...
... Thank you for your advice which I will take on board. Do you know of where I can get an SB-XC glider? I have sent a few E-mails to rnr webmaster without...
Stephan, I am a close Friend of the folks at RnR, I have a SBXC that has been modified with Millennium outer wing panels and is T tail. I would consider...
Stephen, If you have the bucks, I would go with the MXC. I have both SBXC and MXC and really like the MXC. The modified plane Rich has might also be an ...
I have mxc... flies like a dream... i sold my sbxc.... it also flew like a dream... think my mxc turned a bit better in tighter thermals but you cannot go...
... Yes I am interested. Do you have any photos? Stephen ... been modified with Millennium outer wing panels and is T tail. I would consider selling it to...
After reading Dieter's article and looking at my MXC I've decided to box the servo area, joining top and bottom skins. I know the MXC upper skin is strengthed...
Guys I've been cleaning out the basement. I know that is a dangerous thing to do. I have a new Jack Hiner Challenger. It's Been so long I think that is the...
Well Dean, your's is the first team to sign up for Thermal Safari 2008. March 15th and 16 are just around the corner. The rest of you guys better start...
Dudley, It should be your call. You know the course better than the rest of us. Whatever you decide will be fine with me. I go for the fine dining anyway,...
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