Re: [RCSE] Aerotowing HLG
At 07:21 PM 4/2/00 -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I remember seeing a website about aerotowing HLGs using a MPX twinstar. Anyone have that address handy? Anyone have tips? http://www.mcs.net/~bacuslab/HlgAerotow.html Enjoy, Jim Downers Grove, IL ICQ 6997780 Visit my R/C Soaring Page at http://www.mcs.net/~bacuslab/soaring.html RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Wal-Mart aluminum case $14.00
one thing I do not understand is if those boxes are hot cakes, what make it discontinue so soon? YK Chan in Seattle. - Original Message - From: Glenn E Eiden [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2000 5:59 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Wal-Mart aluminum case $14.00 Hi Ben: There was four in the inventory computer inventory. I never seen the fourth one, there were three in hardware and we didn't look but they thought the Fourth one was in sporting goods. If someone still needs one, call the manager at the Van Wert store. and see if they can find it. Tel 1-419-238-5438 ( SKU# 002599790603) Part Number Glenn On Sun, 02 Apr 2000 20:45:45 -0400 Ben Diss [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thanks for the tip Glenn. However, at this time they're all sold, and no I didn't get all three (only two)! -Ben Glenn E Eiden wrote: Hi Dan: I found four Aluminum cases in Van Wert, Ohio at the Wal Mart store. In checking around for the aluminum cases which will hold two transmitters I found none in the two Wal Mart stores in Fort Wayne. (discontinued Item) Went over there this morning and purchased one. They had them listed for $17.43 I explained to the Ast. Manager ( the only person in the store that could find them) that most other Wal Mart stores were selling them for $14.00, but it didn't impress him a bit, he said they must have marked them for clearance. I purchased one, and there is three more over there at Van Wert if any of the Local (RCSE) members or Loft members need a two transmitter case. Glenn Eiden New Haven IN On Wed, 16 Feb 2000 20:42:56 -0800 "gardan" [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Someone told someone here, about aluminum case from Wal-mart. The local store found 8 in a store 1 hour away. Nice town in the foothills, senic. Made the drive worth it. Interior demension: 17 3/8" W - 12 3/8" L - 3 5/8" H (up to fiction fit 2" wavyfoam in lid.). two 2" foam pre-sliced 1/2" grid with 1" frame uncut; make for easy fitting. A micro diamond plate rough texture aluminum outside is easy to scar, but the case is durable,nice rubber lining. 4 ft. shoulder strap/pad nice . Here agian is the SKU# 002599790603 They are worth some effort. Dan 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-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Winch Launching techniques
On Sun, 02 April 2000, "Dan deVries" wrote: Subject: [RCSE] Winch Launching techniques 2. "Full Pedal" launches, even with the much higher wing loading they create, should still be flown at the sailplanes max L/D. I disagree here Dan. On tow the best climb is given by MAX Cl of the sailplane. On tow there is drag of the line and gravity working in addition to the sailplane drag. Increasing Cl increases the sailplane drag some but has very little effect on line drag and gravity so the result is more height per ft of line takeup. Maybe that is what you meant? That speed is significantly higher at high line tensions/wing loadings. The result is less time for line to be "reeled in" so shortening of the line is not much of an issue considering the altitude gain; Actually this issue changes with wind speed. With no wind the best climb-per-ft-of-line is at high tension. When the wind picks up things can change. The extreem case is when the wind is blowing fasy enough to allow you to just put your foot on the winch drum and kite up or even pay out some line. You just have to know what wind speed will give the best launch at less than max pedal. This is complicated by the zoom also. Liftroll is at: http://homepage.av.com/johnhazel/downloads.html For the largest MP3 index on the Web, go to http://mp3.altavista.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] repairing glass skin
I had a similar problem earlier this year. I used 15 minute spackle in the crease, then sanded smooth, followed by 2 layers .75oz glass CA'ed on over the spackling. It took about 3 minutes of work over 30 minutes. Rodger Hamer wrote: glass skin wings Ding in LE,..there was some bending action to the wings, with a mild crease. How do I repair? Rich Border RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Toledo and LSF
I believe Jim Deck was asking who would be at Toledo (Sailplane "types"). DJ Aerotech will have a booth, stop by and see us! Should have one of our open class ships available to view, as well as all of our other new kits---Spectres included. The prototype 100" ship was what I used to do my level 1 LSF tasks--what a blast(I think I was more nervous trying to get those 5 minute flights than when I competed at the Nats!!). Amazing the pressure one can put on oneself, isn't it!!? Looking forward to level 2! BTWI'm curiouswhat ships/ship set-ups did you LSF folks use for various tasks/levels? I think this may be an interesting thread, potentially---at any rate, I'd like to know(looking hopefully ahead)! Especially when you got into the higher tasks requiring serious cross-country, slope and thermal work. Joe DJ Aerotech RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Got to RipSoar the MPX Lucky and the Fun One
Saturday I met up with Mad Dog Bullards and those Lump-yard slope dogs who prowl the "Lump" on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Lots of hot ships ripping up there for being in the Boone-docks. Trying to choose which was the 'best' sloper out there was a non stop point of discussion among us all. Mini Ellipse may be one of the finest all time in the 60" "sailplane" class slopers. It is just sooo cross talented. The Fun One is an unbelievable value! So much is done when you get it and besides being fast and cute, it has a dizzing roll rate. The ships owner had to tear his TX back out of my hands I was having sooo much fun. Got to fly Mike's MPX Lucky again and jeezzz! Seems illegal to have sooo much airplane for under $200! If you are thinking of a really great slope ship that can really grab a thermal then come down full vertical without worries of flutter or blow up, that Lucky is sweet. Also has a very excellent non-sailplane type of roll rate. Rig it with Spoilerons as they are very effective for dropping it on a spot in rotor. Zipper's and Bandits. What can be said that can possibly describe the raw energy retention and slippery-ness of these two ships. Sooo fast. Certainly the Zipper is the fastest little wing out there, but that Epp Bandit of Tom Copps is pretty close. I flew my Miss Piggy (Freda Plane) molded F3b beast and had a ball as well as my Synergy 5. I sure love that Synergy 5. Its T tail really looks stylish out there in that oh-so-common Vtail swarm that now populates the slopes. So many to chose from.if you get a MPX Lucky...you'll be lucky :-) Gordy Sitting in the rain in Asheville NC tonite RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] New servos showing at Toledo!
Micheal Volz will be there again this year and he may have some of his new state of the art servos on display. or he may not. I know he has some new ones for the Turbine guys who need super stong, super thin but not so fast and resistant to high frequency vibrations. Also if you bought or own the Wing Maxx servos with that neat snap in frame, he now has that frame with mounting lugs, similar to the Micro Maxx servos...for simple quick install or removal with the simple 'ply-mount' system. Also he may have the molded, lighter, pre drilled composite replacement for the CNC ply mounts See you guys there! Gordy RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Toledo and LSF
Joe, and others: If memory serves me right, all of my Level 1 task was done with a Craft Air Windrifter. Level II I really moved up and went to the Craft Air Sailair. Level III was compeleted with two different planes, all of the TD stuff was done with an Invader MKIV kitted for a short time by a guy named Herb Smith in the Denver area, and the my 2 hour slope flight was done at Lake Wilson KS with my trusty old Coyote. I almost crashed with less than 5 minutes to go while doing low inverted passes. I was getting bored so what can I say? Level IV is still work in progress, all I have left is my cross country flight. I had it done several years ago but lost my voucher so had to start over. Oh well double the fun. I am plannig on trying to do my cross country with a HLG just to make it more fun and challenging. I am in no hurry to race to Level V but do keep that as my Ultimate goal in RC soaring, that and maybe beating Joe or Daryl sometime. I think reaching Level V will be easier than the latter. Well that is my LSF story and I am sticking to it. See Ya, Pat (Long time Level III) McCleave Wichita, KS BTWI'm curiouswhat ships/ship set-ups did you LSF folks use for various tasks/levels? I think this may be an interesting thread, potentially---at any rate, I'd like to know(looking hopefully ahead)! Especially when you got into the higher tasks requiring serious cross-country, slope and thermal work. Joe DJ Aerotech 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] FYI and Questions
If anyone is ordering a Berg RX the price for the xtals has gone up to $14.99. I called RC-Direct and was told that this batch would be more expensive. I figured I would mention this since the lastest issue of SE still shows $10. I guess this is probably because they have to have adds in early. My next question is has anyone used or have heard how well the FMA Versa Charger works and does it work with NiMH? For $49.00 it has a lot of options, but of course you sometimes get what you pay for. Thanks -- Glenn R. Whitcomb Elko, NV [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.gbcnv.edu/~glennw RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Vector Pictures
For those who requested pictures of the Waco Vector, E- Mail me again The price with servos is $300.00 you pay the shipping. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Stopwatches
I'm looking for an in-expensive stopwatch to pratice HLG tasks, I went to the local sports store and couldn't decide which one to buy. Is there specific options that I should look for? I found one that had 7 memory split as well as cumulative split time. Is this what I need? I looked at a site given to me for a fairly reasonable one but couldn't find them on there. Thanks -- Glenn R. Whitcomb Elko, NV [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.gbcnv.edu/~glennw RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Glider Stuff For Sale..L@@K
For Sale: Falcon 880 for electric flight. This plane is complete, less receiver, and ready to fly. Typical flight times: 15-20 minutes with 3 30-second motor runs. S3021 airfoil, 112" span. .. ready to fly. Included: 12 cells x 1000mA for motor 4 cells x 600mA for RX FX-35 speed controller Astro 15 motor Graupner 9x5 folding prop Two wingrods - 1 steel, 1 carbon Flap servos - Airtronics 141 Aileron rudder servos - Futaba 133 Elevator servo - JR 341 All leads w/ Dean's connectors Custom wing bag - light blue nylon with padding and velcro fastners Original investment in excess of $700. Price is 325.00 plus shipping from so cal This Plane is in SUPER COND!!! Add 50.00 for Airtronics 8 ch Receiver Also Selling Hitec 81 MG/Metal Gear Servos 2 of them 40.00 Airtronics PCM Receiver 8 Channel hard to fine ... 90.00 Airtronics Servos 102's.. have 2 stock servos 15.00 Plus alittle Shipping Costs... Email me thanks.. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Stopwatches
At 10:23 PM 4/2/00 -0700, GRW wrote: I'm looking for an in-expensive stopwatch to pratice HLG tasks, Consider the Radio Shack talking timer, less than $20. Jim Downers Grove, IL ICQ 6997780 Visit my R/C Soaring Page at http://www.mcs.net/~bacuslab/soaring.html RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
