[RCSE] Fresno Classic?
Was this contest formerly the Dr. Pepper Classic? Years ago I attended this a few times and have fond memories of the experience. Other members of our club at the time (ISS, Riverside) made the trek up to Fresno and had fun all weekend. Mike Reed Southern Oregon Soaring Society Medford Oregon LSF Club Coordinator RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Lucky plane
John, part of the reason you may be experiencing this is that the lucky ones are the one you are meant to fly. I like the Falcon and have one now but all of them in the past have been exactly the sameI can't explain that. I know people who fly the latest and greatest models and seem to fall out of the sky for no reason while I have skyed out with my 19 year old beater. Good luck finding that lucky plane again. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: soaring@airage.com Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2005 2:46 PM Subject: [RCSE] Lucky plane RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Manfred Radius/H101 Salto from Toronto
Manfred has done his airshow act here in Medford, Oregon several times. I talked with him for about half an hour and determined he is certifiable. Usually the end of his beautiful aerobatic routine is topped off with an inverted ribbon cut about 25 feet off the ground and then he pulls the nose up and stalls at almost vertical. As the nose of the Salto flips downward, he picks up speed and buzzes the ribbon again and then completes a full landing pattern, rolls up to the crowd, steps out and waves to the crowd This man has the cocoanuts like other masters like Leo Loudenslager, Art Scholl, Skip Volk.. Great video by the way.. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] 555 antenna length
I have a new one and it measures 40.5 from the case.. - Original Message - From: David Zucker [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: soaring@airage.com Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 7:35 PM Subject: [RCSE] 555 antenna length I need to add a new antenna to my Hitec 555. Broke the old one ages ago so I need the recommended antenna length. TIA David Z RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Re: flip my flapjack?
Try to look up Don Westegren. He built a four-stroke powered one in the eighties. It flew very well and appeared in many magazines. Someone with his experience could answer allot of questions. Sounds like an interesting project.. I have a Wattage Super Cobalt 400 and a 50 amp ESC, If you can use it, I'll let it go for $40.00... - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Soaring@airage.com Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2005 5:23 PM Subject: [RCSE] Re: flip my flapjack? After seeing the short article in Quiet Flyer this month on the Vought XF5U-1 Flying Flapjack, my long-lived desire to create one of these for myself has been revived, and I'm looking for suggestions and technical help in the design phase of my project. I am going to first make a simplified test bed version using fanfold foam, in semi-profile configuration. The final model will be fully dimensional and made from depron for the most part. I bought a very nice paper model of the flapjack from which I will be scaling up formers and the like, so that part I think is covered. The Version One testbed will be an indoor/light outdoor park flyer type. I am unfortunately restricted in budget, so I'm looking at brushed speed 300-400 type can motors, likely on direct drive, and powered by nicads or most likely hydride battery packs. I know it before you type it: outrunners and lipos would do this job much better and more efficiently, (and if I had some ham, I could make a ham sandwich if I had some bread too). I'm asking for your best suggestions using what I have available to me, and lipos and outrunners are not in the budget at this time. I'm going with a simple 3-channel radio setup, elevon control with HS-55's and motor ESC. At this point, if I can get a decent five minute flight with good performance, I'll call it a win, knowing an eventual upgrade to lipos will cut weight and increase power and duration. My plan for mounting the motors is to use model rocket body tubes for the motor booms, reinforced with a bit of glassing and some new carbon fiber rod from Midwest. So much of the character of this plane comes from the twin big 4-blade props, I'd really like to find the right motor/prop combo to make this semi-scale look happen, without pulling too much current for the battery/esc. I see in the hobby lobby catalog that flying styro makes 3 and 4-blade hubs and blades that might work... I don't have motocalc or other similar tools to calculate the loads in advance, any help here? I'm guessing twin speed 400's and a six-cell hydride pack, that's as far as I've got, and don't know if one ESC can handle the twin load... Size wise, I'm thinking about a 25-inch span, which sounds like it would have a high wing loading, but is deceptive for this plane's configuration. The full scale plane was designed to be VTOL/VSTOL, working at high-alpha and slow speed for takeoff and landing. Any hints, tips, advice gladly considered. If you have pics or URL's you want to share, I'd welcome the info. When I have something significant to show in the way of progress, I'll post a link to a thread on RCgroups.com Thanks for your time and help. Mark RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Hitec Receiver for Sale
I have an un-used RCD3200 8 channel receiver for sale. It is made to be used with Futaba transmitters. The factory part number is FM/HFD-08RD This was a $50.00 receiver and I'm selling it for $40.00 including shipping. It is similar to the one at this link. http://shopatron.com/product/product_id=RCD23272/110 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Jr Receiver ?
Mark, you can use any frequency between and including those numbers. - Original Message - From: Mark Wales [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: soaring@airage.com Sent: Saturday, December 25, 2004 9:27 PM Subject: [RCSE] Jr Receiver ? I was looking through a padded case where I keep all my RC electronics and came across a JR NER-627XZ 7 channel PCM receiver. On the side of the receiver there is a sticker that says low band 72.010-72.510 does that mean those are the only channels it can be used with? Thanks Mark Soaring Is Life!! RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
Re: [RCSE] Building Time
Tom, I scratch build one project a year but sometimes the project turns into a three year afair. I like scratch building because I don't care for the ARFs that are offered to the soaring community. Sometimes I get a large project done in a couple months but others (like my XC project) has stretched out for years. Glad to see someone still builds from scratch. - Original Message - From: Thomas Koszuta [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: RCSE [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 11:09 AM Subject: [RCSE] Building Time Just some fun stuff. I've been working on a set of 2M wings for a while. CF spar with Drela Joiners in a white foam, obechi sheeting. I started it last winter with the cuts and slowly have hitting up one piece at a time. Should be done with the wings at the end of the year. How long do your scratch built projects take? Tom Koszuta Western New York Sailplane and Electric Flyers Buffalo, NY RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
Re: [RCSE] need G-10 for control horns, or suitable substitute
I make my own horns from carbon laminate. Use slow CA glue to laminate as many layers that you need. Glass laminate will take out your jigsaw blade in one minute. Carbon laminate will not kill your saw that fast. A laminated carbon horn will also outlast your sailplane. . RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
[RCSE] HT-14 Airfoil
I have seen recent mumblings about the HT-12,13,and 14 stab airfoils. In one article, someone stated that the HT-14 could be used on larger sailplanes. I would like to know if this means larger handlaunch or 100 sailplanes? Would this airfoil work in the RE of a Cross Country ship? Mike Reed Ashland Oregon RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] FMA Rcvrs
All you have to do is consult the expert in your own club. Starting from left to right, JR is up,down,down,up,up. Futaba is down,up,up,down,down. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] FMA Rcvrs
It, funny how some people are so eager to reply to a post that they miss the entire point of the question RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Interesting photo!
It had to be staged... It looks like a composite photo. Also, in order for that plane to fly in that attitude in the crow mode it would have to be flying at 40 MPH. If the plane was coming in nose high, i would believe it RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] handling kevlar... HELP!!!!
You answered your own question. In the future, never take Kevlar to the edge RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Acetone and Mylars
Jeff, do it the simple way.. When you wax the outside of your Mylars, use carnauba car wax and apply it generously. Let it hase but do not buff it off. Any resin that creeps onto the mylars will come right off. Wax and buff three times on the inside though. Clean the Mylars off with lacquer thinner or acetone or MEK. You can not hurt them... That's why people use the stuff.. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Fiberglass Mold Surface Coat
Robert, The Item you mentioned from Aircraft spruce is the right stuff. The part number is 09-01099A. Fibre-Glast Also has a good quality product under the same name with a part number of 458-A Check out thier website at http://www.fibreglast.com/fiberglass_composites_catalog.htm - Original Message - From: Robert Steinhaus [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2000 3:31 PM Subject: [RCSE] Fiberglass Mold Surface Coat I would be grateful to know of a source for fiberglass mold surface coat (sometimes a special hard epoxy is applied to the surface of a fiberglass mold to improve wear and durability). There is one product listed in "Aircraft Spruce and Specialty Company" catalog but I am uncertain if it is appropriate for model fuselage mold fabrication. Thanks for any leads! __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Mylar staying flat
Mikey, If the sun shines in your part of the world, lay the mylar in the driveway or car hood. Be sure to lay it on some paper to prevent scratching or better yet, some black plastic tarp would work well. After I bag a wing, the mylars are usually flat and stay that way because I hang them on the wall with a tack. I use .016 mylar and always get it on a roll. - Original Message - From: Mikey D [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2000 3:51 PM Subject: [RCSE] Mylar staying flat Although it's just annoying, I'm wondering if there is a way to straighten out mylar on a flat surface. Every time I order mylar for my project the UPS man seems to deliver it in a rolled package. (That's how my supplier ships it). I have to tape the mylar to my workbench to get it to lay flat. When I'm done with my project the mylar rolls back up. Does anyone have the same problem I have? Looking for a way to make this stuff lay flat. Thanks Mikey D RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Molding Fiberglass with color??
Mike, I have been making fiberglass parts for about 15 years and still the best way is to paint after the part is made. Tinting the epoxy gives a semi-opaque finish and sometimes weakens the epoxy. If painting the mold prior to lay-up, the mold needs to be perfect. Any imperfection on the mold line would need touch-up and re-work making that a waste of time. I use quality primers and automotive paint to get excellent paint jobs...While I am at it, I hate to see the new trend of high-dollar sailplane kits that have mold lines down the length of the fuselage. I think some of the American manufacturers should take a lesson from the European kit makers who produce seamless lap-joints on their fuselages. - Original Message - From: Mikey D [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 28, 1999 4:34 PM Subject: [RCSE] Molding Fiberglass with color?? Hello Everyone, I'm interested in polling the group on which way to color a fuselage layup. The way I see it there are 3 ways to get color onto a fuselage. 1. Use a pigmant when mixing up your epoxy?? 2. Paint the mold prior to laying up the glass?? 3. Paint the fuse after poping out the fuse from the mold?? Looking for Pro's, Con's tips and tricks anything the experts can add.. Thanks, Mikey D RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Fw: [RCSE] Bagging Help
- Original Message - From: Mike Reed [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 19, 1999 6:05 AM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Bagging Help Garth, I have a few answers for you. First of all, use carnauba wax on your mylars. I use Eagle One paste wax and have never had anything stick. I use three coats on the epoxy side of the mylars and one on the outside, this way everything comes apart easily.. I don't know what PJ's epoxy is but it is posible that it is dissolving the Freecote. If you want to remove these speckles from your mylars, try lacquer thinner. The epoxy is probably not the problem however I have never encountered any problems with West Systems...hope this helps you out --- Original Message - From: Garth Warner [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, December 18, 1999 9:26 PM Subject: [RCSE] Bagging Help Last week I bagged my first set of stabs for a HLG. I had waxed the mylars with 7 coats of "Freecote" mold release agent in advance. Used "PJ's" epoxy, and left the whole thing in the bag for 48 hrs until the epoxy cured, (low temp in my garage). The stab came out fine, the mylars came out with little tiny speckles of epoxy that failed to release and bonded to the surface. We're talking really tiny spots, but you can see and feel them on the mylars. These little suckers won't rub off. I've got a feeling that this is abby normal. So the question is... I want to bag some more, how do I get the little speckles off ? How do I prevent them in the future ? Different epoxy ? Longer cure time, (epoxy was cured when I remove the stab from the bag), ? Apply heating pad to the bag ? Different wax ? I have more mylar and will cut new pieces this weekend but don't think that I need to cut new mylars for every piece. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Garth RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] wing layup with hotbox question?
Marc. I use an electric blanket when bagging wings in the cold northwest. After the final suck-down, Place the lower "beds" on the blanket. Position the bagged cores on top of beds and carefully fold the E-blanket over the top of the wing. I have never had a warped wing by using this method. I had a "hot box" but you have to store it someplace... - Original Message - From: Marc Webster [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 12, 1999 9:28 PM Subject: [RCSE] wing layup with hotbox question? Hello, I am about to vacuum bag lay up a composite wing for a thermal duration glider called the addiction. I am considering making a hotbox to increase the curing temperature since winter has arrived. I will be using a hotbox with a few lightbulbs and a recerculating fan to keep the air moving. The bulbs will be isolated from direct exposure to the cores by a ceiling in the box. My question is. Will the hotbox cause the wing to cure faster on the top than the bottom causing the wing to bow or twist. I use to work at a mold shop where we used post cure ovens, to allow the molds to cure evenly they were placed on a large racks to allow the air to flow between them. Do I need to use a rack as well? If so, chances are the rack will leave marks on the wing. If anyone has any experience in this matter, please let me know I do not want to waste a set of cores to learn from a mistake someone like myself may have already made. Thank you, Marc Webster __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
