Hey, I just like making a living more than I like flying. (not totally tongue in cheek since I really do like what I do)
Eh whatever. I missed out and I know it.
Good flying,
Joshua Finn
--- In Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com, "Yuan Kang Lee" <ykleetx@...> wrote:
>
> A little background here:
>
> In December, I flew all the way to Atlanta (from San Diego) to fly F1D with Josh and Nick Ray. I had the additional intent of demonstrating my all carbon VP. Josh and Nick decided that they had more important things to do and blew me off. In fact, I came with Larry Coslick, and they blew off both of us. Blowing me off I can understand -- but blowing off Larry Coslick ?!
>
> On the other hand, John Kagan and Brett Sanborn decided that we were worth their time and presence, and they each drove/flew about a thousand miles and came to Atlanta.
>
> Now, I ask you -- should I share info on the carbon VP with Josh? Let's take vote ...
>
> (All tongue-in-cheek here)
>
> --- In Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com, "Yuan Kang Lee" <ykleetx@> wrote:
> >
> > A few people have seen the carbon hub, including those present at the December TTOMA (Atlanta) contest :)
> >
> > No, I have not shared the details publicly -- I'm not ready to share it, yet. It's unproven, has kinks to be worked out, and may be a dud.
> >
> > --- In Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com, joshuawfinn@ wrote:
> > >
> > > Kang,
> > >
> > > Forgive me if I'm late to the party, but it sounds like you've developed something I hadn't heard about. Can you post a couple photos of this hub?
> > >
> > > -Joshua Finn
> > >
> > > --- In Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com, "Yuan Kang Lee" <ykleetx@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Kevlar is used only for securing joints. The hinge is made by inserting a carbon rod inside the carbon tube.
> > > >
> > > > I think that you cannot go wrong with the Steve Brown / Bob Randolph wood/polyspan (or tissue) VP hub.
> > > >
> > > > My carbon hub may have some advantages, but it is far from proven.
> > > >
> > > > --- In Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com, "Mark F1diddler" <f1diddler@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com, "Yuan Kang Lee" <ykleetx@> wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > My screw holder is made from carbon laminate. I glue using CA with Kevlar wrapped for reinforcement.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks. My references to "good wood should" was trying to implying that for main hub, after considering fiberglass and carbon, wood will probably suit me better. But I'm happy to see others experiment--we get no progress otherwise.
> > > > > MB
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
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