Don't even think about talking to me while I'm winding. ANY other time is
ok.
On May 15, 2017 9:38 PM, "Chris pseshooter3d_at_yahoo.com
[Indoor_Construction]" <Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com> wrote:
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> Don and Bill summed it up exactly. At contests, especially the bigger
> ones, everyone is trying to get the most out of their models, repairing, or
> generally just concentrating on what they are doing. But if approached
> with a question at an opportune moment, I know of no one in the indoor
> community who won't offer something as an answer.
>
> For those new to this who don't fly a lot of contests, but would like some
> assistance every now and then, feel free to ask questions, but avoid the
> time a fellow competitor is winding or steering.
>
> It doesn't bother me when someone asks a question while I am winding, but
> because I am focused on winding my motor (and I don't have a neat winder
> with counter, so I have to keep track of turns in my head) I simply don't
> respond. It would appear then that I am being rude, and that could be off
> putting to some. The reality is that I am just focused. Most indoor
> fliers are this way as well, especially in the rubber limited events like
> F1D and F1M, as those motors are wound to within a millimeter of their
> lives in order to get the most amount of energy in and out of them.
>
> So for the newer fliers, feel free to ask the more experienced fliers
> questions. But you have to ask. And definitely join them for food after
> the event. The after flying camaraderie at West Baden this past March was
> excellent. And the bratwurst and beer was pretty good too.
>
> CG
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On May 15, 2017, at 8:22 PM, Don Slusarczyk don_at_slusarczyk.com
> [Indoor_Construction] <Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com> wrote:
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> One good way to get info at contests is the after contest hours, like at
> West Baden for example, when people go out to dinner after the flying is
> done for the day, or just sitting in the atrium after flying. That is a
> great setting to get info and details from people when no contest time
> limits are in effect. Especially if it is a complex issue. Same with the
> indoor Nats. Lots of info can be exchanged over a pizza and a beer at a
> local greasy spoon, or during a lunch break.
>
> Another way can be to time the person you want to ask a question of.
> That always works to get info out of me at least at a contest. Assuming
> my plane is not in desperate trouble of hitting a wall or hanging up and
> I need to steer. If just cruising around, feel free to ask away. I do
> that to people even if not timing them :-)
>
> --
> Don Slusarczyk
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