Phil, Thanks for your comments. No, I didn't get the chance to fly the B-400 but I'm sure the Smart Vent is well appreciated by those who do. I flew Jenny...
In message <3BFB50A8.99F630AA@...>, Bob Tyszka <baluncru@...> writes ... I'd use silicone spray, doesn't matter if this gets on the envelope. I've...
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John Esserman
fxhunter@...
Nov 21, 2001 1:18 pm
To all a very Happy Mongolfier Day (and in due reverence to the emminent and often eloquent Don Piccard) or deRozier Day. In any case, a celebration of the...
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Sam Blackburn
samwho@...
Nov 21, 2001 1:21 pm
Don, What was it like? You were there, weren't you?! ;-) Sam Blackburn Screwball Balloons Preston, MN ... From: John Esserman <fxhunter@...> To:...
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Mike & Tammie
skyfun@...
Nov 21, 2001 1:21 pm
Hi Malcolm, I have two that squeak, I'd be happy to sell you one or both for say.... triple the price of a new ones.... Just kidding about selling them, they...
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Firefly Balloons
tech@...
Nov 21, 2001 1:47 pm
Hey Y'all From all of the private "e" mail I've received, I'm happy to note that the silent majority is still silent and STILL a majority. They've all agreed ...
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Robert Willbanks
balloon@...
Nov 21, 2001 2:15 pm
Hello all, The squeak might be a good thing. It lets you know the wheel is moving freely in the block. David Fields related to me that he had a pulley hang ...
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Donald L Piccard
balloon@...
Nov 21, 2001 3:17 pm
Tempus Fugit. How appropriate that we should have so many fine posts on this anniversary. No Sam I wasn't there in life, and I wasn't there in a stable two ...
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Jeff Johnson
aero2hot@...
Nov 21, 2001 3:32 pm
How can opinions supported by fact, stated in a respectful manner, and leavened with a small amount of humor be characterized as "childish" or "name calling?"...
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JMVINNY@...
Nov 21, 2001 3:32 pm
Greetings All, Last night Donna Carlton Vish, from Danville, IL successfully passed her flight review to become a Private Pilot. She mastered a breezy...
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Sam Blackburn
samwho@...
Nov 21, 2001 4:02 pm
Don, It's amazing how small the world is...once or twice removed, so to speak. Did the venerated Mr. Dollfus ever show you his alleged tattoo? I really enjoy...
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STLLiz@...
Nov 21, 2001 4:06 pm
At the risk of offending some for posting an item that is not directly ballooning-related, I've copied below the text of Abraham Lincoln's Thanksgiving...
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chris lynch
LTAbooks@...
Nov 21, 2001 4:13 pm
I agree, the discussions, especially when heated are some darn good ones. Maybe those who find them offensive should go to FLUFF.NET for more suitable content....
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Zetteks
zettek@...
Nov 21, 2001 4:43 pm
"It is not the critic who counts, nor the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit ...
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Russ and Sometimes La...
lpbloon@...
Nov 21, 2001 5:00 pm
... Phil, determining if the Cameron "Smart vent" is legal, or illegal is a matter for you, Cameron, the lawyers and the courts to work out, I just think it's...
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Don Piccard
DonPiccard@...
Nov 21, 2001 5:54 pm
How about a comment from some insider on the chronology of the "Smart Vent"? Is it true that Phil independently invented and patented his top? That his patent...
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Russ and Sometimes La...
lpbloon@...
Nov 21, 2001 8:09 pm
... Looking at the way this Smart vent controversy may be played out, are you sure it does neither? Russ...
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Pibal1@...
Nov 22, 2001 3:32 am
Hello All- ... This morning we just had another flight consisting of three tasks: PDG, FOT, FOT. This was a very difficult morning to be flying those tasks....
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Pibal1@...
Nov 22, 2001 3:47 am
Here are the latest points. Nick Donner #1 #2 #3 #4 Total Rank # Competitor Country/Team PDG JDG FON FIN Score ... -- 1 3 DE BRUIJN, Mathijs Netherlands 892...
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Balloon Expedition Co...
balexped@...
Nov 22, 2001 5:12 am
I've been watching with interest the discussion on the chronology of the development of Hot Air Balloon 'deflation systems'. Don Piccard visited and stayed 10...
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Jonathan Wolfe
jwolfe2917@...
Nov 22, 2001 8:03 am
Hi everyone, and happy Thanksgiving! I have much to give thanks for, not least of which is Gloria Caeli, and my wonderful crew who helped me to tiedye her. I...
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Phil Kavanagh
phil@...
Nov 22, 2001 8:13 am
... Russ, I'm surprised you would not know that Cameron Balloons UK was licensed by Kavanagh Balloons to manufacture Smart Vent back in July 1994. Also that...
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Pibal1@...
Nov 22, 2001 8:41 am
Subj: Re: Motegi Update----SCORES TASKS 1-4 Date: 11/21/2001 11:04:41 PM Eastern Standard Time From: bruce@... (Bruce Boatman) To:...
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Pibal1@...
Nov 22, 2001 8:45 am
Hello All- We just had a one part task: FIT. The winds were pretty predictable and there was some steerage. We had to be 2km from the FIT goal and this was a...
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Rat6666
rat6666@...
Nov 22, 2001 9:14 am
eek! my virgin ears! I'm off to bed, gotta be up in an hour or so to fly in the morning... Happy thanksgiving to all, and watch your keystrokes carefully! ...
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Pibal1@...
Nov 22, 2001 8:02 pm
Hello All- I just got up to go to this mornings briefing and saw that the scores have been posted on the web. Here are the lastest overall results. Nick Donner...
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Pibal1@...
Nov 22, 2001 8:32 pm
Sorry, here are the scores. Nick Competition Standings For Task 1 to 7 #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 Total Rank # Competitor Country/Team PDG JDG FON FIN PDG FON...
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Pibal1@...
Nov 23, 2001 3:36 am
Hello All- This morning we had four tasks: FIT, JDG, FOT, Elbow. It was a good morning for an elbow because the wind s alloowed you to almost fly to a perfect...
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GaleHouse
gale@...
Nov 23, 2001 4:48 am
Balloon Works System...plus Basket: 1980 4.0 in excellent condition Ball Vario & DT-20; 3 tanks with heated tank covers T-17 burner with hoses replaced in...
