[RCSE] Aluminium Carrying Case, again?
I drive by a popular machine tool retail shop call Harbor Freight (Everett, WA) and saw some cute little Aluminum Case, although I have no idea of how those in Wal-Mart looks like. These are 10X6X4 (?) price at $12.99. No sponge for shock proof inside but with soft wall lining. I am not sure it can hold two Tx. Thought you would interest. YK Chan in Seattle RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] You know your getting old when....
... your eyes cannot focus close up objects. - YK RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] a couple of 8UAFS questions
I just got a new Futaba 8UAFS to replace my Super 7. I am wondering about what settings to use for my Renegade, which uses flaperons. Should I use the ACRO template or the GLID template? I'm using the ACRO template now, which provides me with elevator-flap mixing mixing, and I use the airbrake mixer for spoilerons (using the throttle). I have it pretty much set up the way it is on my Super 7. One thing I did change was to create my own mix for the E-F mix (rather then the built in one) so I could move the switch assignment over to the landing gear switch on the left side of the radio (normally its on the three position switch on the right side). Anyway.is there any compelling reason to use the GLID template instead? Also, I have a clone pac memory module. The circuit board is a bit to long, so the dust cover will not fit over it. Does anyone see any problem with cutting down the board just enough so that the cover fits, or maybe even GOOPing the end of the board to the inside of the cover to stabilize it? Brett Jaffee: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Brett's Slope and Power Home Page: http://home.earthlink.net/~jaffee OnTheWay Quake 2 server utility: http://www.planetquake.com/ontheway The Unoffical Extra 300 Home Page: http://www.bayarea.net/~nathan/extra300/ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Re: NiCad life span: discharger - is there any on the market?
Yes, there are dedicated dischargers on the market, or you can make your own high tech one from an Astro Whattmeter and a load, say a car light bulb :-)! If you use more than five cells, use two bulbs in series, and so on! The whattmeter will tell you exactly how big capacity your pack has, never that stamped on the pack, of course, as battery manufacture is an inexact science! And you can do statistics for each pack and follow its decline and fall, if any, or its peaking to new heights ;-)! Tord, Sweden -- If reply difficulties - use [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tord S. Eriksson, Ovralidsg.25:5, S-422 47 Hisings Backa, Sweden RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Auction for Juniors
There is one servo that is still priced below dealer cost. http://www.gmbid.com/listings/details/index.cfm?itemnum=954632876 Remember, this is to help the Junior F3J team Tord and Jim Bacus have already put us over the top on the other servos. Special thanks to both. If you don't want to register, I will still make a bid for you. Only a few hours left. These items are still below cost: Multiplex PICO JET BANNER! In support of the USA F3J team! 52.0010 04/10 15:29 Multiplex PICO JET BANNER! In support of the USA F3J team! 46.00 9 04/10 15:29 Multiplex PICO JET BANNER! In support of the USA F3J team! 48.006 04/1015:29 Multiplex PICO JET BANNER! In support of the USA F3J team! 47.00 904/10 15:30 Multiplex Super FL MCV2 Servo BANNER! In support of the USA F3J team! 56.00 13 04/10 15:48 For more info go the search page and put in Multiplex http://www.gmbid.com/ Also, Email Karlton and suggest he not use this bid service. Tom -- Tom Broeski -- Afton, VA TG Exhibits (Exhibit and Prototype Design) http://www.adesigner.com TG Hobbies (Home of the "Quote") http://www.adesigner.com/hobbies.htm BRASS (Blue Ridge Area Soaring Society) http://www.adesigner.com/brass.htm BRIC (Blue Ridge Inventors' Club) http://www.inventorclub.org 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Sailaire Help....
Could anyone Photo copy a set of Sailarie instructions and send them to me? Dream catcher Hobby sent me an electronic copy. Great service. Paul RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Re: lost mold technique for molded wings
Kurt Zimmerman wrote: I've been giving a considerable amount of thought about building a set of molded wings. I know how the "professional" wings are made, using a CNC mold. Has anyone had any success in using a lost mold technique. In other words, start off as if you were glassing a set of foam cores with a spar structure in place that would mount from upper skin to lower skin. Lay up your layers of glass over the foam, bag the mess, then remove the foam with a solvent. I haven't used that exact technique, but I have made a set of wings by molding the wing panels in the beds of a foam core (discarding the core), then gluing the top and bottom halves together with an internal spar. I used a 3 oz glass / 16th" balsa / 3 oz glass sandwich for each panel, and bagged them in mylars in the beds. Seemed to work fine. -- Tim Olson RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Graupner-USA ?? Help
Sure... Hobby Lobby. www.hobby-lobby.com --Bill On Sun, 9 Apr 2000 22:10:00 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone know of a distributor for Graupner spoilers? Website? Catalogs? Any help appreciated. TIA Kevin Andersen 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] Travel cases and airlines
Jim Carlton wrote: 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. Jim, I have traveled around with a BFB and never had a problem, except the sheer size of the box. A $20 usually works but don't try to look too desparate when you talk to the guys. I just say, "Please take care of this," and hand them the money. If you ask them if they can get the case on, the price just went up. If you can fit your HL's in a hard shell golf case do it. Another interesting idea I've heard of is using the appropriate length of PVC pipe in the large diameter to pack everything in. Probably the safest method is to ship the goods to one of the TPG guys. I'm sure they will be glad to help. Just keep you tranmitters with you so they don't retrim your model for you!!! Darwin N. Barrie Scottsdale AZ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] living hinges on lightweight wings-HELP
I need the benefit of those with experience building ailerons/flaps into the lightest bagged wings. I'd like to cut the surfaces after bagging and have a hinge already incorporated into the layup. What weight of what stuff do I put in to give me a hinge 'layer' in a light hlg-type layup? light kevlar? where does it go in the layup order? And are there any special techniques for cutting up to but not through the living hinge layer? Any other tips for ensuring success with this scenario? Please help. Lift, Scobie in Seattle RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Wanted 2 Meter..Image-etc
I am looking for a backup 2meter for Pasadena Contest... either a Image,Super-V,Monarch-D,etc etc must be Under 40 oz RTF email me with what you got for a Hanger Queen.. thanks Mike.. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [RCSE] Why Negative Last
High George, The reason is probably due to the recommended system on your car or truck which will have a negative earth system. If you make the positive connection last there is a danger of your spanner making contact with some other part of the car and "Bloooie" you've done a welding job! or melted your spanner. This can't happen if you make the negative connection last. Regards John Ensoll [EMAIL PROTECTED] LSF1383 level II Builder,flier,flyfisherman in retirement http://www.canterburysailplanes.co.nz HOME OF THE AMERICA'S CUP -Original Message- From: George Voss [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, 11 April 2000 12:34 To: RCSE Subject: [RCSE] Why Negative Last Why are we told to hook up the negative lead to a battery last, such as when hooking up our battery charger to a 12V source? gv 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] Why Negative Last
There is less chance of a spark if you connect the negative side last. The by product of a battery producing electricity is hydrogen gas. It is contained in the air space above the "water" in the battery. If you create a spark close enough to the vent caps after using the battery it will exploded. The explosion could splash the acid in your eyes. You could lose your eyes to the acid or the battery fragments. Having been involved in the aftermath of 10 battery explosions that caused 6 lost eyes I do not look at the battery when connecting the negative to the battery. I alway put the connector about an inch from the terminal then TURN my head, then connect it. - Original Message - From: George Voss [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: RCSE [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 10, 2000 7:34 PM Subject: [RCSE] Why Negative Last Why are we told to hook up the negative lead to a battery last, such as when hooking up our battery charger to a 12V source? gv 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] Can a plane be too light?
Was out flying the Mantis today. Mantis may be the lightest of the light full size planes out there. The wind wasnt particularly strong/lift not that great but I decided to add a 10oz ballast slug anyway and guess what-to me the plane flew better than in non ballasted mode. It still signaled lift/thermalled well, yet seemed to be able to range a but further and faster, although it will never be "fast." Seemed to turn a smoother thermal turn as well. Also, noticed it seemed to "cut a better groove" on landing approach as well, being less affected by turbulence, wind, etc yet still had that float and stop landing characteristic it is known for. I dont know, light is good but too light may be too much of a "good" thing. Any opinions? thanks, Walter RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Re: Why Negative Last
Thanks for the help. I gather from the answers then that it won't matter if I hook the negative up first when I use my 15A, 12V power source in the house since there are no fumes involved?. gv George Voss wrote: Why are we told to hook up the negative lead to a battery last, such as when hooking up our battery charger to a 12V source? gv RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Palos Verdes Pt.A
Hey guys, anybody know what's the situation with Pt. A since they built the golf course? I understand you can now get to it though some coastal access gate through the golf course. TIA Bob RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Can a plane be too light?
Walter- Boy am I gonna get flamed for this g. Absolutely! I have seen many planes that fly better heavier than lighter. The first one that comes to mind is my NSP sparrow (RG-15). It flew ok at 22oz. Kicked serious butt at 28-29oz. I would say a lot depends on airfoil. I am sure that the techical types will tell you it has to do with Renolds numbers, all I know is sometimes it works. As I remember Dave Register wrote an article a few years ago in RCSD about ballasting; might be worth a read. In my limited exp it seems the thinner "cleaner" sections do better heavy than the think ones, might be wrong...(happened once before...). Kristopher In a message dated Mon, 10 Apr 2000 9:18:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time, "Walter Lynch" [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Was out flying the Mantis today. Mantis may be the lightest of the light full size planes out there. The wind wasnt particularly strong/lift not that great but I decided to add a 10oz ballast slug anyway and guess what-to me the plane flew better than in non ballasted mode. It still signaled lift/thermalled well, yet seemed to be able to range a but further and faster, although it will never be "fast." Seemed to turn a smoother thermal turn as well. Also, noticed it seemed to "cut a better groove" on landing approach as well, being less affected by turbulence, wind, etc yet still had that float and stop landing characteristic it is known for. I dont know, light is good but too light may be too much of a "good" thing. Any opinions? thanks, Walter 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] Re: Tail Volume Coefficient
Bob - I have been flying my new Majestic for a few weeks now. It's really a great plane the way it is. It does need some nose weight, the tail boom could be lighter, and it could have a little better yaw damping, and I could have spent more time covering it. But everybody who flies it asks for the info on where they can get one. ;-) I suspect that after this season there will be a lot of Majestics out there. I managed a 5+ minute free flight period with it before the thermal took it far enough downwind that I got nervous...the spiral stability seems about right to me. a very satisfied Majestic owner - Rob Glover I am building a Majestic (Laser Arts kit) and thinking about shortening the tail a bit. What is an acceptable range of values for horizontal and vertical tail volume coefficients? Thanks for the info. Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Re: Why Negative Last
Last time I did just opposite to that have caused me an alternator part and labor. I think the best way is to first isolate the auto system before we apply auto charger current a the auto battery terminals. YK Chan p.s.. I assume the battery and charger in question are auto type but model type. - Original Message - From: George Voss [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: RCSE [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 10, 2000 6:28 PM Subject: [RCSE] Re: Why Negative Last Thanks for the help. I gather from the answers then that it won't matter if I hook the negative up first when I use my 15A, 12V power source in the house since there are no fumes involved?. gv George Voss wrote: Why are we told to hook up the negative lead to a battery last, such as when hooking up our battery charger to a 12V source? gv 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] Why Negative Last
I think John got this right. That is the originating reason. YK - Original Message - From: John Ensoll [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: George Voss [EMAIL PROTECTED]; RCSE [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 10, 2000 5:55 PM Subject: RE: [RCSE] Why Negative Last High George, The reason is probably due to the recommended system on your car or truck which will have a negative earth system. If you make the positive connection last there is a danger of your spanner making contact with some other part of the car and "Bloooie" you've done a welding job! or melted your spanner. This can't happen if you make the negative connection last. Regards John RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Why Negative Last
That was for jumping lead acid batteries for cars. But one thing was missed about hooking the negative last, was that the neg. cable was to be hook up away from the battery. Hook to some part of the frame of the car. The battery gives off hydrogen gas. It is very inflammable, and can blow the top off the battery from any sparks from the jumper cables hook to the battery. The first battery you can hook up at the battery posts. The second battery you should always hook the (+) to the battery first. Then hook the (-) away from the battery, to the car frame. Some of the new cars have a place to hook up the jumper cables away from the battery. Any other types of batteries it would make any difference which was hooked up first. Also if you are installing a new car battery, if you hooked up the neg (ground) first then hook the positive and slip with your wrench. You can also blow up the battery, melt/ weld the wrench in place. It is also a good idea to take off all rings watches with metal bands. Howard Rudy SLC, UT. George Voss wrote: Why are we told to hook up the negative lead to a battery last, such as when hooking up our battery charger to a 12V source? gv RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] LSF Questions
I have some questions that maybe some of you that have already gone through it could answer. 1) On level one do you have to do all 5 landings consectively? 2) Can I do all the tasks in one day? It only states you can't do 2 thermals in one day. 3) If i'm working on Level II do you have to complete all six contests if you place at a contest? I think i'm misreading that and wanted to verify. Also, it states that it has to be a contest that is LSF recognized by the size, rounds, and events. Under events it states the thermal Event guidelines, is HLG considered under the thermal events? I'm sure I am just reading some if it wrong but wanted to clarify. Thank in advance for any help on this. -- 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] Servos for Zagi 400?
Hi guys, What servos are people using for the electric Zagi 400? What's the smallest/lightest you can get away with and still have enough torque for acrobatics, etc.? Thanks! Stan Sadorf [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
