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Forum: AMA Discussions
03-03-2024, 04:05 PM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 159,847
Posted By R_Strowe

Ed Roth really was quite the artist! R_Strowe

Ed Roth really was quite the artist!

R_Strowe
Forum: AMA Discussions
12-03-2023, 06:09 AM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 159,847
Posted By R_Strowe

I've considered getting the Caterham 500 as a kit...

I've considered getting the Caterham 500 as a kit (I think they are still available that way), when and if I ever get a proper garage/barn built on my property.

The rate I'm going, it gonna have...
Forum: AMA Discussions
12-02-2023, 09:44 AM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 159,847
Posted By R_Strowe

Very nice. Buddy of mine had (I think) a '69...

Very nice. Buddy of mine had (I think) a '69 Camaro SS convertible 4 speed manual. The thing was a hoot.

I always had a thing for the old British stuff. Would get one of these if I ever hit the...
Forum: AMA Discussions
11-24-2023, 07:57 PM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 159,847
Posted By R_Strowe

You aren’t kidding about that. Woke up with the...

You aren’t kidding about that. Woke up with the engine sitting next to me, and the center of the steering wheel about 2” from my sternum. It’s a miracle I didn’t break anything.

I always wanted...
Forum: AMA Discussions
11-24-2023, 05:09 PM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 159,847
Posted By R_Strowe

Very nice MKIII! Had one many years ago. ...

Very nice MKIII! Had one many years ago. Unfortunately it got totaled, with me in it. Was very lucky.

R_Strowe
Forum: AMA Discussions
11-14-2023, 07:54 PM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 159,847
Posted By R_Strowe

I'm with Hydro on this one. Just don't care for...

I'm with Hydro on this one. Just don't care for all the ink.🤮

R_Strowe
Forum: AMA Discussions
10-20-2023, 08:06 PM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 159,847
Posted By R_Strowe

Original Lou Andrews kit or the Great Planes...

Original Lou Andrews kit or the Great Planes version?

I'd consider the former. Not so much the latter.

RStrowe
Forum: AMA Discussions
10-15-2023, 06:46 PM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 159,847
Posted By R_Strowe

A tribute? Either way, very nicely done, speed....

A tribute? Either way, very nicely done, speed.

Over the years I was fortunate enough to cross paths with Yeager, Hoover, Loudenslager and a few others. Wish I had had the opportunity to meet...
Forum: AMA Discussions
10-03-2022, 06:18 PM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 159,847
Posted By R_Strowe

Looks just like my ballot, right down to the...

Looks just like my ballot, right down to the boxes colored in. Were you looking over my shoulder when I voted?:D
Forum: AMA Discussions
09-18-2020, 07:49 AM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 159,847
Posted By R_Strowe

Doesn't Speed live in a part of Oregon being...

Doesn't Speed live in a part of Oregon being affected by the wildfires? If so he might be a little preoccupied.

And Hydro, your effort is appreciated. I've been working the same type of angle...
Forum: AMA Discussions
09-17-2020, 11:18 AM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 159,847
Posted By R_Strowe

That drone pilot oughta be in jail, or at least...

That drone pilot oughta be in jail, or at least fined into oblivion.

R_Strowe
Forum: AMA Discussions
09-17-2020, 07:16 AM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 159,847
Posted By R_Strowe

I think I'm going to try and start collecting...

I think I'm going to try and start collecting every news story I can find with these drone incidents, and collate the type of aircraft involved. Anyone want to make any wagers on what the vast...
Forum: AMA Discussions
09-16-2020, 01:00 AM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 159,847
Posted By R_Strowe

I do know of people who are very intelligent, yet...

I do know of people who are very intelligent, yet certain concepts simply evaded them. One of the things we have done to our society and our kids is instill the concept that ‘you can do anything‘....
Forum: AMA Discussions
09-16-2020, 12:48 AM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 159,847
Posted By R_Strowe

Yep, that’s the one. I’ve got a nice aluminum...

Yep, that’s the one. I’ve got a nice aluminum one, but they made them out of all sorts of materials. All it is is a slide rule shaped in a circle.

And you aren’t far off about the newer...
Forum: AMA Discussions
09-15-2020, 02:49 PM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 159,847
Posted By R_Strowe

Back when I was CFI'ing, companies like Sporty's...

Back when I was CFI'ing, companies like Sporty's were just coming out with electronic E6B's. Every student pilot went out and bought one. And I would make every student I had put the thing away and...
Forum: AMA Discussions
09-14-2020, 05:21 AM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 159,847
Posted By R_Strowe

Ahh, OK. He already held a CFI and a...

Ahh, OK. He already held a CFI and a Commercial/SEL/Inst. then as a minimum

I truly hope that the FAA doesn’t actually try to overlay the full-scale model over the R/C community. The results...
Forum: AMA Discussions
09-14-2020, 04:51 AM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 159,847
Posted By R_Strowe

In the case of your school course credit, your...

In the case of your school course credit, your instructor only had to have either the BGI (Basic Ground Instructor), AGI(Advanced Ground Instructor), or maybe the IGI(Instrument Ground Instructor). ...
Forum: AMA Discussions
09-09-2020, 01:15 AM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 159,847
Posted By R_Strowe

Best idea this thread has seen! Fair...

Best idea this thread has seen!



Fair enough. I will admit that I have no experience really with model turbines. I'm basing that on 30 years of full-scale turbine operation.

R_Strowe
Forum: AMA Discussions
09-08-2020, 09:05 PM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 159,847
Posted By R_Strowe

Sure there is. Ever have a Hot Start/Hung...

Sure there is. Ever have a Hot Start/Hung Start/N2 Stagnation/No Lightoff on a turbine engine? Imagine on the jetpack being presented, if any of those start malfunctions occurred on 2 or more...
Forum: AMA Discussions
09-08-2020, 08:56 PM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 159,847
Posted By R_Strowe

Not according to the manufacturer.Empty Weight...

Not according to the manufacturer.Empty Weight (lbs): 115

Max Thrust (lbs @ ISA)*: 530

Max speed (mph): > 120

Endurance (mins)**: 10

Fuel: Kerosene/diesel
Forum: AMA Discussions
09-08-2020, 05:53 PM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 159,847
Posted By R_Strowe

I would concede that 'impossible' was a poor...

I would concede that 'impossible' was a poor choice of words on his part. However, read my prior post. Looking at the logistics of this, 'highly improbable' might be better. After all, given...
Forum: AMA Discussions
09-08-2020, 05:36 PM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 159,847
Posted By R_Strowe

Not trying to argue with you, ECHO, but from...

Not trying to argue with you, ECHO, but from 10,000' on down an airliner flight deck is a very busy place. When at 3,000' on down on final approach the crew is busy with flap and speed...
Forum: AMA Discussions
09-08-2020, 04:20 AM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 159,847
Posted By R_Strowe

I would agree. It's sad that only a few years...

I would agree. It's sad that only a few years ago, a good chunk of the R.C community was accusing airline pilots of calling out 'drones' that were really plastic bags, balloons, birds, etc. Yet now...
Forum: AMA Discussions
09-08-2020, 04:08 AM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 159,847
Posted By R_Strowe

Did you not read the part about impacting the...

Did you not read the part about impacting the earth before one got the second or third engine started? Talk about twisting ones words.....

And I believe Echo was talking about the noise signature...
Forum: AMA Discussions
09-08-2020, 02:42 AM
Replies: 1,324
Views: 159,847
Posted By R_Strowe

A modern airliner has a remarkably low noise...

A modern airliner has a remarkably low noise signature, especially on final. Regardless of size (small, medium or large), a typical transport aircraft will put out about 60-65db at 3000' (stage 3...
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