Re: [RCSE] Subject: Composite Construction/Molded
I think people fail to realise how much work really goes into a maolded product. The waxing alone is enough to drive one nuts! This doesnt even take into account if a mold is damaged and has to be worked on. Considering the time it takes to finish a molded product these molded planes are great values. Values that I still can't afford, but values none the less! Kristopher In a message dated Sun, 9 Apr 2000 7:10:57 PM Eastern Daylight Time, "d. o. darnell" [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You may think since these are moled, that a lot of them can be made cheaply, but materials and labor still cost no matter what the building process. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Spectra module gets hot?
- Original Message - From: Greg Mehojah [EMAIL PROTECTED] I ran my 8uaf tx today for about 30 minutes and noticed that the Spectra module got pretty warm. Is this normal? Do all the modules get warm? Just Greg, Was you antenna collapsed at any time while the Tx was on? It needs to be extended anytime you plan on leaving your transmitter on for any length of time. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Travel cases and airlines
How about Blue-Label UPS? This introduces some potentially tricky requirements, like getting the hotel to accept a package for you before you arrive (shouldn't be a big deal if you have reservations) and, if you're departing on Sunday for the return trip, figuring out a way to get it to a UPS shipping office on Monday. But they treat packages a little better than the airline apes and Blue-Label isn't horribly expensive. I used this method to get stuff cross-country back when I was active in shooting championships, because some of that junk can make suitcases heavy in a hurry. - Original Message - From: "Jim Carlton" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2000 20:58 Subject: [RCSE] Travel cases and airlines It's that time of year again. Traveling XC to Poway for the IHLGF and would like some advice on transporting sailplanes on the airlines. Any tips or tricks would be appreciated. Last year I managed to check my travel case, that measures 63 X 18 X 11 and made from coreplast, in Cleveland with no problem but got socked $50 bucks on the return in San Diego. The skycaps wouldn't even look at it or the $10 bucks I had in my hand. Is this typical for SoCal? The airlines' customer service people seem to be vague as to what they will and won't take and how much it will cost. They let golf clubs, skis and surfboards go but might have a problem with my case. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] RE: Spectra module gets hot?
Well, I'm sure you know that Futaba has not gone through elaborate and expensive testing to certify the Hitec Spectra module for use in the 8UAF radio right? Which means that using one is illegal and is something that I will never confess to do. So I can tell you, (based on no personal experience, mind you), that if I were to have one on for more than perhaps 20 minutes, I would expect it to get hot also. In fact, I would expect to see a shorter than expected battery length in the 8UAF tx. One might suggest using 1100mah batteries in the TX, should you be a reckless scofflaw and continue using the handy gadget :-) RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Where to slope in Lake Saint Louis, MO?
I'm looking for a good slope soaring site in Lake Saint Louis, MO. Are there any close to St. Charles or West County? Thanks, JC Mann __ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [RCSE] Travel cases and airlines
just a few comments about the airlines and big luggage. They ARE ALL inconsistent from airport to airport skycap to skycap. It all seems to depend on who's cracking down about what and where. This makes the whole oversize baggage thing a real sport, complete with gambling, so I was not surprised to hear your past experiences. consider a 20 for the skycaps? still cheaper than 50! It helps ALOT if your big luggage doesn't look weird. If you can adapt a case out of some other more recognizeable sporting goods case, you are ALWAYS better off. When I was travelling commercially for my company and had to carry as many as a hundred sport kites as baggage, we got our sewing shop to make us an OBSCENELY large duffel bag. I mean this thing could hold a fridge! But I swear that the fact that it LOOKED like a duffel bag got us through alot of airports without charges... (the fact that it looked like godzilla's personal duffel bag didn't seem to get that much attention) just a few cents worth from Seattle, Lift, Scobie. -Original Message- From: Jim Carlton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2000 8:59 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] Travel cases and airlines It's that time of year again. Traveling XC to Poway for the IHLGF and would like some advice on transporting sailplanes on the airlines. Any tips or tricks would be appreciated. Last year I managed to check my travel case, that measures 63 X 18 X 11 and made from coreplast, in Cleveland with no problem but got socked $50 bucks on the return in San Diego. The skycaps wouldn't even look at it or the $10 bucks I had in my hand. Is this typical for SoCal? The airlines' customer service people seem to be vague as to what they will and won't take and how much it will cost. They let golf clubs, skis and surfboards go but might have a problem with my case. Go figure. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks, Jim Carlton 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] Elmira Aerotow Heads up
Hello procrastinators who plan on attending The Elmira Scale Aerotow Festival. Make your motel reservations now before the cut off date for discount rates at the Best Western ($54.00) Holiday Inn ($70.00) Both these rates are for single double occupancy, a flate rate. The End of April is the deadline for this reserved block of rooms. See the following link for motel contact information and general event erata, including family activities available in the area. http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Lab/5739/Motel.html Regards, John Derstine RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
