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rec.aviation."arguing idiots" rotorcraft)... So long, kiddies. Why Potatohead..... Your back. I slightly kinder gentler version - but Potatohead non the less. What's your problem now Mark. Just can't stand to walk away and leave the group to those of here who get along with each other. Gonna argue that Warner is not your little sock puppet. Hmmmmmmm Let's take a look at both or your headers. Warners posting host NNTP-Posting-Host: 24.197.11.38 Marks posting host NNTP-Posting-Host: 24.197.11.38 Warners X-trace X-Trace: posting.google.com 1119710914 20480 127.0.0.1 Marks X-trace X-Trace: posting.google.com 1119663367 30418 127.0.0.1 Warners User Agent User-Agent: G2/0.2 Marks User Agent User-Agent: G2/0.2 Warners Injection Info Injection-Info: o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com; posting-host=24.197.11.38; posting-account=AJh1Fg0AAABQ8VPUJR3VOi-zf9-wGJfw Marks Injection Info Injection-Info: g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com; posting-host=24.197.11.38; posting-account=ea5uOgwAAABSg06bpcOJOYsIXA7P_Pkb What can I say folks..... correct me if I am wrong. |
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wrote in message oups.com... Beav, I was not calling anyone a liar. Not in any way. I just meant that the ag flyer was relating some dramtic stuff. And he was...it would take my breath away for sure and I am a pilot. Are you? Not anymore. And FYI: life insurance is nearly impossible to get these days for a decent price if you are a professional helicopter pilot. I wasn't aware the LIFE insurance was under discussion, as we were talking about flying related issues. Third party liability would've been more in line with the chat as I see it. Seems like you are quick to leap to conclusions. I didn't read the ag pilot being insulted. Is this the reason why not many post here? That's probably me. I'm a right **** at times, specially when I think someone's credibility is being called into question. -- Beav Reply to "beavis dot original at ntlworld dot com" (with the obvious changes) |
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"Warner" wrote in message oups.com... Beav, I did not mean to sound as if I was calling anyone here a liar. In that case, may I sugest you develop your writing skills a touch more, because you gave that "impression" whether you like it or not. I think YOU are making assumptions that are not there. I also meant to be comical in regards to my insurance quote. Soory, but there was nothing whatsoever comical in your post, and believe me when I tell you, I've got THE most broad spread of humour possible. People can call me a cnut and I'll still laugh. I fly myself, so I have nothing but respect for my fellow pilots. I do agree in part with what the other poster said earlier, maybe the attitudes you convey are part of the reason no one posts here. If you think so, then fine, although I seriously doubt it myself. For this site to have been around as long as it has and have only a handful of posters says it all. Yeah, and it's all little Beav's fault. Take him out and reduce him to soup I say. This is nothing more than a daily diary blog since there is obviously no more than 2 or 3 that post regularly. Wonder why? It's nothing more than insults and bragging. Yep, I insult those who insult those who brag, because in THIS case, the "bragger" wasn't bragging he was relating an experience that YOU thought was ********. Not much to reply to when the fellow poster braggs about him being a cool dad or tearing a rotor blade tip off. See? You're still at it. If Rocky says he ripped a tip off, YOU see that as bull**** because you knwo YOU couldn't do it and survive to tell. If *I'D* done that, Id be bragging too, but it'd be REAL bragging, not something that was buried inside a story as a "throwaway" comment. Or going to the absurd lengths of posting one of our fellow pilot's full name and address. And then supposed calling his FBO!!?? (Although I did notice that when the fellow who had his name posted admitted it was him and challenged "the other Kevin" to tell us his name the other Kevin wouldn't) These sorts of posts would immediately be deleted on Vertical/PPrune and so forth. If you think many pilots enjoy this sort of "professional" conversation then I have swamp land to sell you. How much? Is it in the Everglades? Are there aligators included. Count me in. **Thank you to the ag pilot for his nice responses. I do appreciate them.** (Maybe they should change the name of this forum to rec.aviation."arguing idiots" rotorcraft)... So long, kiddies. You're leaving? ****, that's disappointing. -- Beav Reply to "beavis dot original at ntlworld dot com" (with the obvious changes) |
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"SHIVER ME TIMBERS" wrote in message ... Warner wrote: rec.aviation."arguing idiots" rotorcraft)... So long, kiddies. Why Potatohead..... Your back. I slightly kinder gentler version - but Potatohead non the less. What's your problem now Mark. Just can't stand to walk away and leave the group to those of here who get along with each other. Gonna argue that Warner is not your little sock puppet. Hmmmmmmm Let's take a look at both or your headers. Warners posting host NNTP-Posting-Host: 24.197.11.38 Marks posting host NNTP-Posting-Host: 24.197.11.38 Warners X-trace X-Trace: posting.google.com 1119710914 20480 127.0.0.1 Marks X-trace X-Trace: posting.google.com 1119663367 30418 127.0.0.1 Warners User Agent User-Agent: G2/0.2 Marks User Agent User-Agent: G2/0.2 Warners Injection Info Injection-Info: o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com; posting-host=24.197.11.38; posting-account=AJh1Fg0AAABQ8VPUJR3VOi-zf9-wGJfw Marks Injection Info Injection-Info: g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com; posting-host=24.197.11.38; posting-account=ea5uOgwAAABSg06bpcOJOYsIXA7P_Pkb What can I say folks..... correct me if I am wrong. I thought he must be two people living on different dimensions but sharing an IP address:-) but you've spoiled it for me Shiv. In fact you really "stuck it" to him and left me with...nothing:-) -- Beav Reply to "beavis dot original at ntlworld dot com" (with the obvious changes) |
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Beav wrote:
you've spoiled it for me Shiv. In fact you really "stuck it" to him and left me with...nothing:-) Sorry Beav. Next time I'll try to take Potatohead out of the pot early and you can peel him and slice and dice what remains. |
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"SHIVER ME TIMBERS" wrote in message ... Beav wrote: you've spoiled it for me Shiv. In fact you really "stuck it" to him and left me with...nothing:-) Sorry Beav. Next time I'll try to take Potatohead out of the pot early and you can peel him and slice and dice what remains. He probably won't be around long enough for anyone to do anything with him. As for me, I'm just about to have a blast down the road on my new bike. I'm going to see Bill my old helicopter instructor and get him to brew me a cuppa. The sun's out, so I'm joining it -- Beav Reply to "beavis dot original at ntlworld dot com" (with the obvious changes) |
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"The OTHER Kevin in San Diego" skiddz "AT" adelphia "DOT" net wrote in message ... On Fri, 1 Jul 2005 11:30:29 +0100, "Beav" wrote: "SHIVER ME TIMBERS" wrote in message . .. Beav wrote: you've spoiled it for me Shiv. In fact you really "stuck it" to him and left me with...nothing:-) Sorry Beav. Next time I'll try to take Potatohead out of the pot early and you can peel him and slice and dice what remains. He probably won't be around long enough for anyone to do anything with him. As for me, I'm just about to have a blast down the road on my new bike. I'm going to see Bill my old helicopter instructor and get him to brew me a cuppa. The sun's out, so I'm joining it Whadja get Beav?? That Vespa scooter you've been drooling over? Yeah, but I got it transplanted into a Kawa Z1000 nekkid big bore street bike:-) BTW: Lookin' to buy a new RC helo - radio & all. I've got a tick over a grand to **** away.. Looking at the Raptor 30 with the TT engine for the model.. Opinions? Get the Raptor 50 (MUCH better) and forget the TT 36. Go for decent 50 (OS isn't bad) The 50 flies more like the 60, but costs more like the 30, so it's a win-win situation. It's a bit bigger too so it's far easier to see when it's a safe distance away from you. Suggestions for an "economical" computer radio (Don't need servos - got bazillions in all shapes/sizes) and gyro? JR 3108 (or 3810 depending on what they've written on the box this week:-) if you want a lot of features and model memories, or the 378 if you just want a good reliable radio with enough features to do the job well. I can't speak highly enough of JR radio's. Never a single failure in over 15 years using them. My current radio is 12 years old and I've no intention of changing it (JR PCM 10). There's also that wonderful place called eBay for 2nd hand radio's and I've had MANY a one from there (bought for newbies who don't have a lot of cash to spend) and never had a problem with them either. I reckon if you put a post into rec.models.rc.helicopter asking if anyone has anything for sale, you'll get plenty of responses, either direct or with links to places where you'll get a whole package for a grand. www.runryder.com is another place to check out too. I believe "Horizon" (models or hobbies I can't remember) is "THE" place over your side of the puddle, so it might be worth looking at their website too. HTH -- Beav Reply to "beavis dot original at ntlworld dot com" (with the obvious changes) |
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"The OTHER Kevin in San Diego" skiddz "AT" adelphia "DOT" net wrote in message ... On Mon, 4 Jul 2005 22:22:28 +0100, "Beav" wrote: Whadja get Beav?? That Vespa scooter you've been drooling over? Yeah, but I got it transplanted into a Kawa Z1000 nekkid big bore street bike:-) Nice.. I just got back from shopping at the local cycle shop. Thinking seriously about trading in the SV650 for something a little more spirited. The GSXR750 was fun and the sales weenie at the Yamaha place wouldn't let me ride an R1.. I can't live with the race rep riding position, so the R1 wouldn't be for me anyway, but if you're looking for sometihng a bit more "ooooh" than the SV 650, what about a Triumph Speed Triple? Absolutely astounding bike and oil leak free to boot. Get the Raptor 50 (MUCH better) and forget the TT 36. Go for decent 50 (OS isn't bad) The 50 flies more like the 60, but costs more like the 30, so it's a win-win situation. It's a bit bigger too so it's far easier to see when it's a safe distance away from you. I'll have a look at it.. I've flown nothing but OS and YS engines in my RC career (planks mostly) and have an OS .15 that's literally been buried in the mud several times (crashes) and still lights off without a hitch. OS are hard to beat, butfunnily enough, hey're not an engine I've had many of. I currently have a YS 91 in a Futura, but before that I was a dyed in the wool Rossi man. Suggestions for an "economical" computer radio (Don't need servos - got bazillions in all shapes/sizes) and gyro? JR 3108 (or 3810 depending on what they've written on the box this week:-) if you want a lot of features and model memories, or the 378 if you just want a good reliable radio with enough features to do the job well. I can't speak highly enough of JR radio's. Never a single failure in over 15 years using them. My current radio is 12 years old and I've no intention of changing it (JR PCM 10). There's also that wonderful place called eBay for 2nd hand radio's and I've had MANY a one from there (bought for newbies who don't have a lot of cash to spend) and never had a problem with them either. I've got a 1992 vintage JR PCM radio in my existing helo (Schluter JR 50 w/OS.46H) but it's proven to be a pain to get the pitch curves set up. Why? That's the same radio I use, BUT... something I've not mentioned is that I use an engine gvernor in ALL my heli's these days. Futaba GV-1 and Robbe CSC2000's. I prefer the Robbe governors, but the Futaba is exceleent too, and of course, NO farting about with throttle curves matched to pitch curves, so getting the pitch in a linear movement is perfect. With the governor method and your PCM 10, you can have 3 seperate pitch curves set up in less than 5 minutes. Probably operator error but something a bit more "modern" would help me with setup. Nah, get a gov. A LOT cheaper and a lot more functionality comes from the radio when you have one. I reckon if you put a post into rec.models.rc.helicopter asking if anyone has anything for sale, you'll get plenty of responses, either direct or with links to places where you'll get a whole package for a grand. www.runryder.com is another place to check out too. I did a lot of lurking there over the past couple nights and have been visting a lot of web sites for package deals.. I'm not a runryder person and I hate moderated groups, so you're not about to see me over there. You'll probably run into a few who have some "nice" things to say about me though:-) Mind you, they're usually the ones who want everything done for free and "right now" so they're not my kind of people anyway. I believe "Horizon" (models or hobbies I can't remember) is "THE" place over your side of the puddle, so it might be worth looking at their website too. Can't locate that one right off hand. I'll keep digging. http://www.horizonhobby.com/ That might help Cheers Beav (another Kev:-) |
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Why not buy the farm? Or Start your own business. Work for DOC alone
untill established. Sleep with the farmers daughter etc. "The OTHER Kevin in San Diego" skiddz "AT" adelphia "DOT" net wrote in message news On 22 Jun 2005 14:45:45 -0700, wrote: Yep I've been an ag pilot for a lot of years now and all I said are accurate statements. I still maintain the only thing more fun than watching a good ag pilot is actually doing it! Insurance is always a question and expensive and especially if there is anything more dangerous than eating Fritos and watching TV. Cheers Rocky Just how does one break into the ag flying gig? Seems like you really need to have a lot of experience before you even attempt to do the ag thing... The old Catch-22.. Gotta have experience ot get the job, but you can't get the job 'cuz you don't have the experience. |
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"The OTHER Kevin in San Diego" skiddz "AT" adelphia "DOT" net wrote in message ... On Thu, 7 Jul 2005 01:36:19 +0100, "Beav" wrote: I can't live with the race rep riding position, so the R1 wouldn't be for me anyway, but if you're looking for sometihng a bit more "ooooh" than the SV 650, what about a Triumph Speed Triple? Absolutely astounding bike and oil leak free to boot. Not sure where I'd find one, but I *AM* going to the National Powersports Auction tomorrow to look for another youth ATV. I may wander inside to the sportbikes and see what's in there.. They're what's known (over here anyway) as "Big Bore street bikes" for some reason, but they're still a brilliant bike. A pal of mine has one (bought last month) and another pal has just bought a KTM Superduke and it's amusing to see the fight for keys when we stop. Depending on the roads we're about to ride, we all have a preference for different bikes. Mine (The Zed 1000) beats them both on fast sweepers and on out and out full theash riding, but the Duke is best on REALLY tight twisties. The Trumper takes everything in it's stride and sounds wonderful while it's doing it. If I had an inkling for another bike, it'd be the Triple. OS are hard to beat, butfunnily enough, hey're not an engine I've had many of. I currently have a YS 91 in a Futura, but before that I was a dyed in the wool Rossi man. Only Rossi I've ever seen was a .21 turbocharged unit in an Associated 8th scale on-road car. I forgot what model it was, but it had a 2 speed tranny and was gawd-awful fast... I want to say RC-500 but don't hold me to that. Had to have been late 80's, early 90's... They're still the most powerful 60 on the market. Designed for notro free ful, they kick serious arse and cheap to run too (being no nitro motors). Hard to "get to grips with" when you first start using them, but once you have, they're uneatable and they last forever. 3 year guarantee from Rosi too. The new Rossi's are often confused with the "NovoRossi" which aren't the same thing at all and require HUGE amounts of nitro to get their power. Why? That's the same radio I use, BUT... something I've not mentioned is that I use an engine gvernor in ALL my heli's these days. Futaba GV-1 and Robbe CSC2000's. I prefer the Robbe governors, but the Futaba is exceleent too, and of course, NO farting about with throttle curves matched to pitch curves, so getting the pitch in a linear movement is perfect. With the governor method and your PCM 10, you can have 3 seperate pitch curves set up in less than 5 minutes. Great. I'll be calling on you to help me out when I'm ready to go. That deal you mentoned on eBay has a governor in there too. A Throttle Jockey" it's called, but it does the same thing as the Futaba GV-1 which is to keep those engine revs exactly where they should be. I'm not a runryder person and I hate moderated groups, so you're not about to see me over there. You'll probably run into a few who have some "nice" things to say about me though:-) Mind you, they're usually the ones who want everything done for free and "right now" so they're not my kind of people anyway. Sounds like my boss... Do this and this and this and this, do it now and I'll only pay you for one of them. Oh yeah, I've had one or two of them over the years too. Thankfully I'm "out of that" now. I believe "Horizon" (models or hobbies I can't remember) is "THE" place over your side of the puddle, so it might be worth looking at their website too. Can't locate that one right off hand. I'll keep digging. http://www.horizonhobby.com/ That might help Found that and only saw Raptor accessories/upgrades. heliproz.com seems to have some pretty nice Raptor 50V2 combos with the OS.50 engine.. Have a gander at this one and lemme know what you think: http://www4.mailordercentral.com/hel...er=101450HYPER Good spec, but no electris included. I reckon if push came to shove, it'd be considered, but the eBay link you sent me seems a beter bet. Worth the $$?? Well within my budget if I keep the old radio/gyro. Another $200 for the gov with sensor a few hours of labor and I'm pretty much ready to start dialing it all in... If you go for the Throttle Jockey governor, I think you'll be VERY pleasantly surprised with the cost. I think it's around 50 bucks all in and the Throttle Jockey Pro even has a "learning" circuit so it adapts to your flying style. Very "twee" I must say, but it actually works. No need to send 200 bucks on a Futaba gov like there used to be when they were the only game in town. -- Beav Reply to "beavis dot original at ntlworld dot com" (with the obvious changes) |
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