Re: [RCSE] Bi-Directional Tape
I bought some bi-directional tape last Saturday at Visalia from the Bag Lady. I don't know if is the same as you are looking for, or if he ships it, but you can look into it at http://www.thebagladyal.com/ -Original Message- Hi All I'm looking for some Scotch Bi-Directional Filament Tape #8959. Bash Ent. used to carry this tape, but no longer do. Surely one of you combat wing makers must be able to get this tape. The tape is lighter than most filament tapes and strong in both directions. So if someone has the tape or knows a source, please post to the exchange. I'm sure others would be interested. Thanks Rich RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Skip Miller
I need his email address. ASAP Cal RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Things Learned at the Fall Soaring Fest
A hefty price to pay for shade, listening to Karlton's sales pitches. ROTFL And I also hear they will have Valet parking at Visalia in 2000. Well, THE Emperor might not park your vallet for you, but he'll take all the money he can get from it. THE General RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Wanted: Esprit
Looking for Muller Esprit: New, used, various parts in reasonably good condition... Reply direct. Thanks, Dave Miller Tulsa, OK RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Gary's Launching Problems
Gary , assuming that you have the controls hooked up properly , I suspect that your problem/s happen in the first second or so of your launch . It's always a good idea to wiggle the sticks , watch the control surfaces move ( left ail is left ail , up ele is up ele, etc. ) and listen to the servos ( do they sound like they always sound, or do you hear some "funny " clicking sound or do they sound a little "labored" , as in the battery is nearly dead or the elevator pushrod is suddenly binding. All of this "testing" only takes about 3 seconds. FIRST RULE , Numero Uno, # 1 , whatever way you want to say it , and it doesn't seem to matter whether you have a winchline attached, an electric motor up front , or even , gasp ! , one of those noisy ,smelly things up front, the Plane HAS TO HAVE AIRSPEED when it leaves your hand ! With Zero Airspeed you have Zero Control ! So then the number one rule is : Throw the D$#N plane , don't just let it go ! I will hazard a guess , and say that probably 80% of all crashes that we have witnessed during the first 4 or 5 seconds of a launch were due to wimpy throws, the other 20% were due to structural failure, radio failure, dead battery , and maybe radio interference. The bigger the airplane , generally speaking of course, the more airpseed it needs to be able to fly. So while you can just ever so gently toss a 10 oz. HLG , a 65 to 100 oz. plane requires you to put some real effort into the throw. The lack of airpseed causes all sorts of problems when you are trying to launch a 3M open class plane off a winch. Usually the wing is pretty "dirty" , flaps down, ailerons drooped, so you have lots of drag, now add to this the fact that you have the plane at an extreme angle of attack , and at the very beginning of the launch , very little airspeed . You can easily see that for the first few seconds of launch your plane is really flying on the edge of a tipstall . It's not uncommon to hear Pilots or launchers to "Grunt" when launching , and the "grunt" isn't to psych-out the other competitors , they really are putting that much effort into the throw. Hope this helps Gary and some others. Jim Bonk RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Skip Miller
Cal The e-mail address for Skip Miller is : [EMAIL PROTECTED] He doesn't have a web site. Later Rich RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Muller Esprit
Hi All Where can I get info, specs, price, etc, on the Muller Esprit. A friend of mine had a Muller Comet and has been out of the hobby and was interested in a Muller Esprit to get back to some soaring. Any help appreciated. Rich RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] What's all this Pumpkin Fly Stuff
Well I am glad you asked!!! The Great Pumpkin Fly is the theme for the Cincinnati Soaring Societies 1st fall contest of about twenty years ago. That was when Charlie Brown and the Great Pumpkin cartoon was really big. The Great Pumpkin, having been retired from television, has been living here in Cincinnati, running our fall contest over the years. And yes, we have pictures of the Great Pumpkin Flying, as well as directing. He has flown all kinds of events, including nite flies This year, October 16 and 17, the Great Pumpkin and the Cincinnati Soaring society, will be holding the 20th Annual Great Pumpkin Fly contest. There will be a raffle, THANK YOU IN ADVANCE "SPONSORS"; some really good food; a great time; and fun people. We are expecting people from AL, TN, IN, IL, MO, KY, OH, PA, NC and other points unknown. Check out http://www.iac.net/~glide17/css/ for more info, and maps to the field. There are plenty of hotels in the area. Come on out for some fall fun and bring a friend. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Contest Planes
I don't know that you "need" any plane. However, the only reason that someone would not want a molded plane is because they have never flown one. Nothing else flys or sounds like a well made molded plane. Randy Bullard (The recently converted) Also for those of you who do not want or need a hollow molded plane look at the sapphire from Whyte Wings and the Milan from guess who? Smooth Thermals, Karlton Spindle RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] 2nd Task - the rest of the story
Sat. was 3 - 5 - 7 - 6On Sunday, I was timing for Gordy during the 4 min flight and realized about a minute in that I hadn't started the watch. He was in big air waaay up, so no harm - no foul. I usually confirm out loud that the clock is set for X minutes and running. Missed that one. Wiggle your sticks David Judson Riverside, CA Russ Young wrote: Well, I've had a response of 4 min. and 5 mins. for that 2nd task The reason I ask is because I am interested in adding the flight times of my timing partner to his placing in the rankings to see where he would have placed had he received all the points that he earned. You see, I was timing for him and was so exited that he was 2 seconds under his time and had an 80 point landing that when I hugged him and patted him on the back, I accidentally cleared the watch prior to the landing judge looking at it. The landing judge and the CD would not (and rightly so) allow any points for his outstanding time. I was literally shaken to tears...you can replace and compensate for just about anything else but what I did. Ole Skotvold placed 116th with a score of 2040... Ole insisted on having me time for him the next event and we continued timing for each other for the rest of the contest. Ole could not have been more gracious and gentlemanly about my major mess-up and that says allot about the kind of person he is. This is one Visalia lesson I could have done without. ...Russ 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]
