Re: [RCSE] EPP Wish List
OOOH! You pick 'em good. I think that that should be a fairly easy plane to kit, and would make a beautiful PSS or combat plane. I wish I had infinite hangar space, as there are many planes like this that I would like to add to my fleet. Only two LITTLE problems - limited funds, and my house is already FULL of planes (some of them have even been built and flown :-) ... Good sky; J.P. > To Nagel wrote: > > While we are on the topic of foamies we wish somebody kitted > > how about the DeHaviland Swallow, Britain's supersonic flying > wing fighter from the 50's? > Ought to make a beautiful sloper. Anybody planning one? > > Tom Nagel > Columbus, Ohio -- \|_/ Ya shoulda seen the one that got away - --O-- It was THIS big :-)) J.P. Morere The AeroNuts Haven - http://members.home.net/aeronut/index.htm RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Shall I be a source for RDS couplers?
In a message dated 9/18/99 11:11:36 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Many are asking where to get the all-internal Rotary Driver System couplers. I would not mind handling them again if there is enough need to accommodate those who can't get them at a local hobby shop, etc. >> Hello Harley, Your post has got me thinking about a potential alternative. Let me know if we could perhaps work something out when you order them - I would like to offer them with my molded kits. Maybe we could pool an order? http://members.aol.com/fuseworks/ Let me know Steve RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] HLG help in Colorado Springs/Denver
I just got the bug to get back into RC soaring... It's been about 12+ years since I flew RC but at that time I was flying various hot slopers and a Carrera Draco - 11', so I think my fingers are probably still in the intermediate+ level of coordination ;) I fly full size gliders (ASW-20B - see http://www.serkowski.com) and I just can't get to the airport as often as I'd like, so I want something to carry around with me to toss at lunch (ragged ridge behind the office), before and after flying the 'real thing', etc. When I lived in southern California, seems that I couldn't help but run into folks flying gliders, but so far haven't seen much here in CO - but I haven't looked hard. I have nothing right now, so will need to start from scratch. So here's your chance: if you had $400 or so, what radio/glider would you buy? Not much time for building so I prefer ARF. Most fields here have rough vegetation, so I'd rather not have a clear film covering. Is it asking too much for a glider that can work light thermals AND still handle 10-15 mph on a small ridge? A 2 piece wing would be nice so I don't trash it in the car. Anyone in the Colorado Springs/Canyon City/Denver area fly these and willing to help me? Thanks Tom Serkowski RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] (no subject)
Morning All Could someone put me on to the Mantis web site? TIA Rich RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Bomber Event at Poway
Hi All-- OK--I give in! I have been accused of keeping this info secret to give the THSS contingent at the Poway CSR today an unfair advantage, but that is not true--especially since I haven't told most of them what the rules are either! I'm innocent, I tell you! Here they are in a nutshell: I lieu of having a real bomber to fly, I think we should allow any plane with a wingspan greater than 60" to be the "bomber". It should, however, be an EPP plane that can withstand a hit or two. A plane such as a Highlander, TG-3 or something similar would work well. The remainder of the "squadron" would consist of three pilots flying 48" EPP interceptor/fighter planes and a score keeper. The bomber would fly an evasive pattern (no offensive maneuvers allowed) traversing the slope from pylon to pylon while being protected by the fighters that also have the opportunity to attack the opposing bomber. Scoring would be as follows: Hit opposing bomber: 1 point Downing bomber: 5 points Downing fighter: 1 point Round will last 10 minutes (less if time constraints arise). Relaunches are allowed. Two squadrons will fly at a time; three squadrons could fly if necessary. No gifts, awards or trophies will be awarded. We just wanna have some fun! Thanks to Jerry Craft for allowing us to add this event to his well run CSR! See you all in a few hours. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] LSF Level III Flamingoid
Way to go, Tom! I hope you go all the way to Level V with the Flamingoid, but I'll allow you to do the contests with something else, unless a new AMA class appears: Bird Inspired Sailplanes. Anyhow, posts like yours are what I'd like to see more of. Regards, Richard Shilling LSF 226, Level IV RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Re: F3B WC's
Daryl flies with Airtronics equipment. Karlton Spindle wrote: > I did not post the question to needle him or attach MPX to his FANTASTIC > achievement at all. I was asked by Multiplex in Germany to find out and > I asked him off line and got no response. There were lots of people > there who could answer the question besides Daryl and was asking for > this help. He thought the tone of my post was hostile and took offence. > > DARYL I PUBLICLY APOLOGIZE for this. Rest assured it was a harmless > question that had a simple answer and I thanked you for it. > > As far as thank you go we all thank you for all you have done for the > hobby. > > Karlton > > General Jubilation T. Cornpone wrote: > > > > Keep pissing him off, Emperor! > > > > We now know a little more about > > recondite Daryl's airplane than we > > would have without your needle. > > > > THE General > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and >"unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sal DeFrancesco Northeast Sailplane Products 140 Kirby Lane Williston, VT. 05495 802-658-9482 Website: http://www.nesail.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Items for sale
Yes, here we go again. I have the following items up for sale... a.) Custom 50" slope V-tail plane. Quick little guy and its ready to fly, never been smacked into the ground. Comes complete with Radio!! $170, just charge batteries and go fly. Its balanced and ready to tear up the slope. b.) Modified WindStar, this is a ploy floater with nice color scheme. Complete package. Comes with Focus 2 single stick radio. $125 c.) Wizard D-lite Ready to fly, just install your Crystal and charge batteries. Plane comes in at 10.5 oz. $270 d.) Predator 4 ( 7035 airfoil ), 124" wing span, White on top of wings and bottom is black. Plane is extremely clean and its never been crashed. Comes with 6 JR servos ( 351 for flaps and 341 on ailerons). Just install your battery and Rx then go fly. $600. This was the ARF version from Slegers which sell for $549 new. e.) Hobby Club's Daisy 60" Slope plane (Aileron version). Comes complete with Focus 2 radio. Just check your batteries and go fly. $175 f.) Hobby Shack's Firebird sloper (copy of the Sig's Ninja) Comes with two servos and 500 mah battery. $75 All items are subject to additional shipping costs. Thanks for your time, Edgar "The Soaring Junkie" RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] QFI thanks
Thanks to all for your replies. Best regards. Juan Cifuentes Spain RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] 1st open class plane
Why fiddle with intermediate performance planes. You want a plane that can sky out from a handlaunch, easy to build, ugly, withstand pedal to the floor on launch, and has won countless competitions, and less than $500? Get a MANTIS for $450 it is the best performing plane for the $. BTW I have no commercial interest in the glider hobby. If you want performance & pretty Sal, Ed Sleager, RnR and countless others will be glad to help you. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] F3F Race Results
The wind blew all week! Then Saturday morning the whole world (Southern California anyway) was covered by a thick marine layer no wind, no sun, no thermals. We started when the wind blew enough to support flight; it was decided (by me) to start round zero. There was only 13 entered and for 1/2 the field, this was their first F3F race. Everyone worked well together and helped out with the task of running the race. The lift was flyable, probably very close to the F3F minimum velocity all day. There was actually a few times when the planes made that "go fast" sound. Well the goal of breaking into the 30's was modified to breaking into the 50's. Jerry Craft with his new Brisk II was closest with a 61.10. The lift was on the verge of requiring ballast, everyone tried to find the best wing loading to squeeze a little extra speed from the conditions. Bruce Beddoe flew his OD model very well to win a round and take 3rd, Bruce looked on track the whole day. I think the California F3F series is starting to dig up some very competitive pilots. Keep on coming!! I want to thank everyone who showed up and put in a long day. I hope you had some fun and can see the potential for competitive slope racing coming back to California. It will only work with your help. Tom Doug, Bruce, your "cheesy" awards are in the works. Please send me your address or a contact so I can get them to you. PointsName Plane - 13636.80Tom CoppKobra 23549.40Doug ReelOpus 33466.80Bruce Beddoe OD Sd8000 43418.60John Roe Viper 53418.30Jerry Craft Brisk II 63413.90Arthur MarkiewiczCobra 73413.00Bren Lugo F3B Eagle 83237.90Mike Robinson Blitz 93232.10Bruce Schaefer OD 10 3197.30Mark Taylor Diamond 11 3153.20Colin CraftBrisk II 12 2951.50Keith MilletOD 13 2831.70Dan Field Fun-1 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Nimbus Fuselage Anyone got one?
I have recently acquired a Nimbus kit, I would guess 20 years old or so. The Nimbus is a german kit I believe produced by Multiplex. Well to make a long story short I wound up with a wing & tailfeathers kit but no fuselage. Does anyone know where I can find one of these fuselages? RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] First Open Class Plane
So , [EMAIL PROTECTED] you're ready to step up to a full house open class plane ? Well here's a few things to keep in mind. First off , and I'm going to take a big guess here, you are probably going to want to start out with a plane that's a little slower , and a bit more forgiving than todays typical competition class 120 inchers. The biggest single problem that pilots have when transitioning from RES to Ailerons and Flaps is speed. Everything seems to happen faster , the plane flys faster , turns are pretty much instantaneous, Landing approaches (prior to dropping the flaps ) are whole new thing due to the effectiveness of the control surfaces. Most pilots who are just beginning to fly full house open class planes try to fly them too slowly. So my advice is to pick a plane with a slower flying airfoil/planform. It will still be jump in performance , but you will probably become comfortable with it much quicker , and because of that you will find yourself exploring air that you might not have tried with a RES Plane. While the Bird of Prey and the Victory are both excellent Airplanes , My vote is for the Alcyone ( also from NSP ) . This plane is very relaxing to fly and is almost impossible to tip stall ( I really think you would have to work at it ). Put a little "Extra CF" on the spars and this plane will easily take a really hard launch . I'm still mad at myself for selling mine! Jim Bonk RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Ist open class glider
I agree, Either BoP or Victory. Both planes are winners and can float (thermal turn at 10'), and are easier to fly than most 2M. If you have lots of money try the Stork. T [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > The best handling 122" plane out there is the Bird of Prey. Virtually no > stall and easy to handle in those hand launch turns woth the wing tip 10' > from the ground. All the planes are very close in Performance. (boy will > this cause a stir) performance should be defined as what will it take to > help me win a contest. If this is your first plane, buy on that is east to > handle! A plane that recovers well from a stall and has very good > all around handling is wourth more than than that extra 1/2% increase in top > speed. > > So, deside what type of things are important to you ie airfoil, spil off > nose vs canopy, v-tail, t-tail, or standard, taper ratio, aspect ratio. > Then after you found two or three then comes the hard part. Just buy the one > you think looks coolest! > > Sherman Knight > 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]
[RCSE] hobby shack's Sierra 2.5m sailplane
Has anyone on this list had any experience with the Sierra 2.5m distributed by hobby shack? ( http://www.hobbyshack.com/gallery/129090.htm) From what I can see the model is a very attractive airplane, and very reasonably priced considering the high tech construction and high level of prefabrication.
