RE: [RCSE] Helicopter launches
The type of line used is important. It should not be elastic, and you prolly don't need a chute, but rather a weight at the end of the line. 1-2 ounces should suffice. Low elasticity however is most important. This way you could still leave the line attached to the heli (r/c of course). regards Eben -Original Message- From: Brett Jaffee [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 22 October 1999 12:35 To: Aerofoam Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [RCSE] Helicopter launches If you realease the line from the heli, it seems like it would be a good idea to attach a small drouge parachute to the top of the line. That way there is enough tension in the line to keep the line straight up and down as the plane falls, and to pull the line cleanly away when the airplane drops it. It might also be good to attach the line somewhere behind the airplane's CG, so that when it is dropped, it well go into a stable nose-down attitude. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [RCSE] Re: launching from helicopter
There's no such thing as gravity, the earth sucks. -Original Message- From: Brian C [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 21 October 1999 10:12 To: soaring; Brian Chan Subject: Re: [RCSE] Re: launching from helicopter Reminds me of something I saw on tv recently. Two guys attempted a sky dive joined together by a bungie cord. I guess the idea was that one guy would open his chute first while the second guy fell to the point of springing back on the bungie. Doesn't sound like a real bright idea under the best of circumstances I know. Anyway, the bungie cord broke, and on recoiling it struck the top sky diver, doing serious damage to his private parts (ouch!!) and knocking him completely unconscious. The guy was still out cold when he hit the ground, but he did survive. What was it the Sir Isaac Newton was trying to tell us about each action having an equal and opposite reaction? Hmm RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Re: [RCSE][F3B][F3F] Ellipse 3 CAM radio problem
Brass when in contact with other metals and/or brass, will NOT make any radio interference. Thats why they use brass and not steel or aluminum in RC equip.. Isn´t this right? Meant I´ve read this somewhere sometime. As long as brass is always in contact the radio interference will be minimal. Look at the new Hitec servos with aluminum gear inside, the aluminum gear is newer in contact with anything else but brass. And there is only one gearwheel that is nmade of aluminum (if I recall correct). Kjelli. >From: John Stossel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >CC: F3B List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Soaring List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Re: [RCSE][F3B][F3F] Ellipse 3 CAM radio problem >Date: Thu, 21 Oct 1999 08:50:25 -0700 > > I was just thinking, one thing it might be is metal to metal contact. >The 3cam's come with brass aileron and flap horns, and then with the >metal clevis's. As a matter of normal course, I will always use a >good plastic clevis with any metal control horn and visa versa, I >will always use a metal clevis with a G10 or wood horns. > > This would also explain why a PCM receiver would work. Using one >would also cure this. > > The only other explanation I could think of, is once I had a 6 servo >plane where it had a bad pot in one of the 141'. Moving this one servo >would make the others jump. > >JS ><< text3.html >> __ 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]
Re: [RCSE] DS plane suggestions
>Hi all, > >I want to to try DS'ing on our local (small) hill and would appreciate >suggestions as to what kind of plane would be appropriate. Has anyone >DS'd with a red herring? Mog? TG3? > >What planes should I be considering? EPP is probably a must and cost >is also a factor. > >TIA, > >Richard >Seattle Richard, For a small hill with a tight groove, an EPP plane is indeed a great choice. I'd recommend Mark Navarre's 60" Air Ratchet; flies in light lift and makes a great DS explorer. Mark's e-mail is [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wishing you lots of fun and good lift and separation... :o) Dieter Mahlein, ShredAir shredair.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #405
>The "Up means Up" syndrome is symptomatic of the video generation. I let >my 11-year old daughter (no stick experience, some video experience) fly my >HLG foamie. After going through the controls and doing some test >simulations, I gave it a light launch while she eased it in for a landing. >When I gave it a real heave, she got it to the top and then must have let >her instincts (such as they are) take over, because the plane started >diving a bit too steeply. I said "up.. up.. UP... UP!!) By this time she >had nosed it down and greased it in for a perfect (inverted) landing - >something I've never tried to do! My 6 year-old son did the same thing. This is one reason why when I train brand new pilots I use the word "pull" or "push" instead of up/down. It makes it quite a bit easier to follow. No thought translation needed. Those of us that have flown a long time have made the permanent connection to pull = up, but the first timer pilot has not. Joe RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] DS plane suggestions
Hi all, I want to to try DS'ing on our local (small) hill and would appreciate suggestions as to what kind of plane would be appropriate. Has anyone DS'd with a red herring? Mog? TG3? What planes should I be considering? EPP is probably a must and cost is also a factor. TIA, Richard Seattle RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Long Servo leads/RF Chokes & wing connectors
At 08:53 PM 10/21/99 -0400, you wrote: >Alright, I'm sorry, I know this has gone around before - so I hope you'll >forgive me for not paying attention - - -I just never thought it would happen >to me ; > >My radio is nervous with a 4 servo wing and "flat" extention leads. I'd >rather not have to fish them out, separate the leads - then twist >them > >...so, what size RF chokes and which lead, please ?? > >TIA > >Jimbo Hey Jimbo, Verify that you have enough room in the servo pocket to accommodate toroidal chokes. If not, you may want to consider using filter capacitors placed across the signal to ground lead close to the servo. I offer a set of caps with documentation and heat shrink tubing for $1.50 if you're in a pinch. BTW, the "Hoopes Wing Connectors" come with twisted triple wires with the pre-wired configuration and generally don't require any additional attenuation on the servo leads. Tom Hoopes ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
