[RCSE] EPP 2 meter wing

2002-04-11 Thread Michael Ackerman-Simpson
I am developing a 2 meter thermal duration plane for myself and was wondering what sort of wing construction people are using for EPP 2 meter planes. I imagin I will go with a polyhedral at first to keep things simple. I am interested in spar types, trailing edge, etc. MIke in Freshwater CA RCSE-

Re: [RCSE] Re: Sonotube plane containers

2002-04-11 Thread Albert Wedworth
Hi Guys AL You can go to Irrigation dealers and pick up 20" lowhead PVC pipe and end caps. Glue one end cap on ( Front )and use a pin to hold the back cap on. Slide your Bag Lady Wing Bags inside.. works killer install on the top of your truck and your set. Or install wheels & handles on the 20"

Re: [RCSE] Another Hall of Fame for USA

2002-04-11 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 4/11/02 7:21:11 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << He won the worlds with his Goblin.I think it was F3B >> That's "Gobbler" and F3B was the only international RC Soaring event back then - - well before your time, sonny. Good Lift! RCSE-List facilities

[RCSE] Hall of Fame

2002-04-11 Thread WARNER GARTH
...GS... Al Doig (Former RCM columnist and staunch competitor who campaigned the Windsong/Lovesong back in the 80's) ...GS... Bill and Bunny Kuhlman (Flying wing soaring columist/publishers) Bill Forrey Bob Dodgson Bob Martin Bob Sealy Cecil Haga Charlie Richardson Dale Nutter (Member of 1st USA

[RCSE] Re- Addiction for Sale

2002-04-11 Thread Gary and Tracy Humphrey
Damn html. Hello all Thank you all for your patience with me in responding to your inquiries. I tried to give the people that responded first extra time to decide if they wanted the plane for sure. I have not purposely avoided anyone. I have installed an old web cam and now have pics of the pla

Re: [RCSE] Additions to the list of R/C Soaring Hall Of Fame'rs

2002-04-11 Thread Tom Broeski
If you don't think the Mantis is revolutionary, (and Tom K has won an awful lot of contests including being the first to have his name on all the trophies one person could at one time at Nats 2000) It takes a lot more to both design and fly than it does to just fly. Tom - Original Message --

Re: [RCSE] Additions to the list of R/C Soaring Hall Of Fame'rs

2002-04-11 Thread Bill Conkling
On Thu, 11 Apr 2002 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Lee Renaud > Mark Smith > Dave Thornburg > Dan Pruss > Joe Wurts > Bob Dodgson > Lee Gray > Michael Selig > Tom Williams > Bill Forrey > GS... (do this to start your contribution to the list, your inits an some > dots) > Frank Weston > Sal DeF

[RCSE] how to unsubscribe?????

2002-04-11 Thread Bill Barnitz
Would someone PLEASE show me how to unsubscribe???  I've sent about 15 variations of what I thought might work and I always get a nasty-gram back that sez WRONG AGAIN!!! Thanks  -Bill-

RE: [RCSE] Additions to the list of R/C Soaring Hall Of Fame'rs

2002-04-11 Thread Bill Swingle
The definition of the "Hall of Fame" requirements will have to be defined before any real arguing could reasonably be done. So, using my OWN DEFINITION of the requirements I'll throw caution to the wind and dive in now. I think you need to be: - A superlative pilot or, - Contribute something

Re: [RCSE] Additions to the list of R/C Soaring Hall Of Fame'rs

2002-04-11 Thread James V. Bacus
At 10:45 AM 4/11/2002, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: (I'm itchin for an argument, anyone want to challenge my nominations???!!) As there is no R/C soaring hall of fame and these lists are just peoples opinions, what is there to argue about?

[RCSE] More Additions to the list of R/C Soaring Hall Of Fame'rs

2002-04-11 Thread GordySoar
Lee Renaud Mark Smith Dave Thornburg Dan Pruss Joe Wurts Bob Dodgson Lee Gray Michael Selig Tom Williams Bill Forrey GS... (do this to start your contribution to the list, your inits an some dots) Frank Weston Sal DeFrancesco Mike Popescu Cecil Haga Jerry and Judy Slates Jim Gray Ernie Barter

Re: [RCSE] Additions to the list of R/C Soaring Hall Of Fame'rs

2002-04-11 Thread Tom Broeski
I would add Tom Keisling You've got to admit the Mantis has made a big impact on soaring (as well as the fact he is a great flier and all around nice guy)   Tom - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2002 11:45 AM

Re: [RCSE] MPX 3030 with JR Rx?

2002-04-11 Thread Bill Conkling
Note that the main mote of my response was that the TRANSMITTER determined channel assignments, and the refer4encxes were for example. This is enough of this. We're taking too much bandwidth discussing symantics. .bc([EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.widomaker.com/~conk Williamsb

Re: [RCSE] Sailplane Carry Case

2002-04-11 Thread John Elliott
SporTube Shortest Length: I measured the double snowboard SporTube at a length of 43.5 inches when telescoped together as short as possible. Incidentally, I recently purchased a double snowboard SporTube for $59.93 at the Recreational Equipment Incorporated flagship store in Seattle on April 4.

Re: [RCSE] MPX 3030 with JR Rx?

2002-04-11 Thread Dennis Hipperson
Bill it does contradict something you said!! The second part of your statement said: (Thus, when using a Hitec rec with a JR trans, channel 1 is throttle, NOT Aileron as in Hitec systems. I believe Kraft used channel 1 for elevator, and so on.) This is statement is true ONLY for the above T

[RCSE] Zagi 400 HELP - (Reply)

2002-04-11 Thread Brian Joder - OUTBOUND Ind.
Hello, I have had a couple Zagi's (still do) and I have not encountered this particular problem, but you might try this site, it has LOTS of info - the guy is a Zagi FANATIC! http://www.yourzagi.com Hope you can find an answer! B-man http://www.hobiehawkinfo.com (zagi tips too!) _

Re: [RCSE] Aluminum Case

2002-04-11 Thread Darwin N Barrie
The cases at Home Depot etc... (at least the ones I looked at) are not really aluminum. They are a cheap masonite type construction with a simulated aluminum covering. I'll bet it is really plastic. I guess a little acetone and we would know for sure!! Darwin N. Barrie Phoenix AZ Monkey King w

[RCSE] Volz attachment screws

2002-04-11 Thread renselange
Does anyone know where to get more of the servo attachment screws that come with Volz servos? (I lost mine) Rense Lange RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] Aluminum Case

2002-04-11 Thread Bruce Lewis
At 08:02 AM 4/10/2002 -0500, Steve Meyer wrote: >These Aluminum tool cases have become more and more popular. I even saw >them at a Home Depot but can't recall the price. > >http://www.milestek.com/hdalumspecial.htm > >18" x 14" x 6" >$49.95 > >I've procrastinated long enough, probably should ge

Re: [RCSE] Draw Programs

2002-04-11 Thread Breck Baldwin
On Wed, 2002-04-10 at 08:49, Steve Meyer wrote: > Does your question read? > > Are there any scoring applications that score man on man with the ability > to create a matrix either "seeded" or random (with fewest pilot matches as > possible)? This might be best approached using a constraint sa

[RCSE] For Sale

2002-04-11 Thread ggawlak2002
Spring cleaning sale: Hitec/RCD 555 5 channel dual conversion FM receiver for old Airtronics radios (1 1/2 years old) - $35 Ohmark Elevon Mixer Mk1.0 for old Airtronics radios (1 1/2 years old) - $20 Airtronics 6 channel 92985 PCM dual conversion receiver with PCM switch harness (channel 26