[RCSE] Jr 610M rx
What was observed at the 2000 IHLGFD in regard to the new Jr rx as well as other brands. I had heard that there was a considerable amount of glitching etc. for all types. Tom Gressman RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Dick Barker
I am an avid hlg junkie who flys every weekend. At 53 I sometimes wonder how long my "arm" will hold out. Your Uplink innovation would be of great help to me. Is it possible for me to purchase a kit? Tom Gressman/Denver RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [RCSE] Side Arm Launch HLG
> -Original Message- > From: Scobie Puchtler or Sarah Felstiner [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2000 1:46 PM > To: Jeff Winder; RCSE > Subject: RE: [RCSE] Side Arm Launch HLG > Scobie, The side arm method seems like a blast, but are the designs involved only 'straight' winged craft, (dihedral only)? I assuming that a poly model will not be able to be launched in this method. Also, are the wings reinforced to allow this? Will a very light 'bagged' wing be 'adequate' to take on this new force? Jeff > 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] AR500-A500
It-s really the same battery ?(the new 500A from old 500AR)? I bought from Hobby Lobby two packs of AR-s and they send me one pack of "A" and one green unname battery. How is the max charge rate I can use? Mariano Nunez [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Overweight Sagitta 900
Thanks to all who have helped with my questions on my overweight Sagitta 900. Flew her Sunday for the first time, I'm in love! At 72 oz she flies quite well, 5-10 mph winds, launched up by my LBW (thanks Oleg) First flight for trim was about 3 min. 1 click up trim. 2nd flight was over 15 minutes. flights 3,4,5 shorter but satisfying. She does need plenty of up on the turns, shows lift fine and corrects from a stall straight and gentle and loses only about 15-20 feet. Have a glass fuse coming in from ebay but may not use it, then again, who among us does not like to tinker with something good to make it better?? Still Up> Dave Malone RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Winch cart
In a message dated 6/7/00 8:33:00 AM Mountain Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << If you want to spend $175.00 -- there's a bigger folding cart that Lenny Keer uses. I can get info if you'd like. Mark >> As Mark Howard mentioned, I've been using a great folding cart for several months now. It hold plenty of gear and the big wheels roll easily on grass. Folds up flat to fit into the car too. It's a great choice if you can justify the price. http://www.northerntool.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=71 94&prmenbr=6970">Foldit cart Seeya, Lenny RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] ISR PSS Festival at Cajon Summit
In a message dated 6/1/00 8:39:13 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Any reports from those who stayed at Parker until the end of the day? >> Yeah, Joe managed to break another 14 mm carbon spar but this time it cost him the plane It was the very first F3B Eagle that Joe made for the 91 Worlds. :-( film in 2 months :-) He did get it wound up to about 155mph before the failure. :-) A really big thank you ISR Boyz and Ladies for another great event! Tons of lift, good food, good thumbs, greatly detailed PSS planes and many new friends. To all you guyz that patiently flew for the camera, thank you, thank you, thank you! Also, thank you to Dave Wenzlick for the use of your radar gun. It was great to finally find out how fast these planes are traveling. BTW Dave W. & Steve Willcox's BD-5's had a wing loading of 8oz and managed to reach 98 & 100mph from a dive on the front side. Not shabby for 30 inch span with a puny 8oz/ft2 wing loading. If your interested in renting this very cool easy to use radar gun please contact Dave Wenzlick at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lastly, thank you to Pat Bowman, Doug Turner, Joe Wurts and the rest Parker gang for the great flying and BS'n on Monday. You guyz sure know how to treat outta towners. See ya in July for some DS F3F practice :-) Dave (very thankful) Reese Santa Cruz RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [RCSE] Side Arm Launch HLG
Jeff wrote: > Been hearing more and more about this new launch method for HLG's. Good. It's a cool method that deserves some real attention for several reasons: 1) If the plane is properly designed to take it, launch heights ARE quite amazing. 2) Even if you don't compete, and just like to wander around with an hlg in the great outdoors, the easy launch height is REALLY fun. 3) It seems (apologies to Dick Barker) that you don't need to look like a greek javelin champion to begin to get most of the advantage of these side arm launch heights. Everyone I've run into who has had a chance to seriously throw a good sidearm plane usually gets higher launch heights than they ever have achieved. Now granted, these are not generally folks who have trained hard and tried desperately for years to get world class launch heights from a javelin style throw, but the ease with which they are getting launches that are higher than anything they've thrown is pretty neat. 4) For folks like me who (due to previous injury) cringe just at the thought of having to do an overhand swing and follow-through on ANY kind of throw, the sidearm motion just instinctively feels easier on the body. If it gives me the highest launches I've ever thrown as well... BONUS! 5) There's a good chance that as more and more hlg athletes give this idea a try, we may see some wonderful styles, designs, and contest results emerge. It was a kick to hear about some europilots using a throwing pin through the wingtip to get more acceleration in the swing. Yay for experimentation. > launch height sounds great, but can you accurately place the plane in the > part of the sky that you want, like you can with a traditional throw? A definitive answer to this question is being developed slowly by all the folks pursuing side arm design and technique. Their goal is surely to be able to answer YES. 1)It's relatively new as a method/school of thought, so it's easy to find examples of folks who are not totally in control yet. No question that at full hlg span (1.5m), it seems like a real handful to get the rotation, release, and acceleration to produce a perfectly 'aimed' launch. And there's a fair argument to be made that the method will inherently never be quite as accurate as an aimed overhand throw. Dick Barker has certainly put in some serious time tuning and throwing his full size side arm design, the Uplink, and may beg to differ. I've watched him throw, and thrown his gliders, and I'm pretty sure he can put it where he wants it. 2)On slightly smaller sidearms, in the hands of a dedicated side arm launchers, I have seen launch acccuracy that I'd think even Joe Wurts would be satisfied with. Seems a slightly smaller ship gives the thrower a bit more 'vector authority' on launch, and the smaller ship size requires less rotation to get a great launch height, so its a bit easier for the thrower to concentrate on a targeted release. I'd apologize for not having more definitive answers, but heck, that's where all the fun is! We all get to participate (if we want) in seeing what can be done with this new(ish) technique! Lift, Scobie in Seattle RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Side Arm Launch IHLG 67.5mph
Hey Jeff & the rest, I attended the IHLG at Poway as an observer and was very impressed with the wing flinging method. These guyz seemed very accurate with there launch's and most threw very high. A fellow named Dick Barker (I hope I got the spelling and name correct) seemed to be throwing as high if not higher as Joe W. using a whole lot less physical energy to do so. We clocked Dick's side arm launch at 67.5 mph with Dave Wenzlick's radar gun. Wow very impressive. Some guys like the Austrian's had dimples in the wing tip to enable a better grip when throwing. They even had a rubber covering over the dimples that would pop back out after the release to help keep the airfoil as true as possible. A couple of planes also had a dowel stuck threw the wing tip for a really hardy grip and rip :-) I though I was gonna be bored watching and filming this event but as it turned out it was VERY entertaining. I'll still stick to slope flying but my respect level went way up for the pilots that compete in such a grueling and exciting event. A big thank you to the Torrey Pine Gull's and all the pilot's that let us stick a camera in yer face :-) Dave Reese Santa Cruz In a message dated 6/7/00 7:36:42 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Been hearing more and more about this new launch method for HLG's. The launch height sounds great, but can you accurately place the plane in the part of the sky that you want, like you can with a traditional throw? >> RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] 72 hours
There is nothing like jumping back into a problem work week to wash away all the good feelings from the weekend. But guess what...the weekend still rules. I wanted to follow up on the excellent posts by Garth and Derek on the IHLGF. I may be biased, but this is my favorite contest of the year for a number of reasons. First off, the technological advances every year are inspiring. Radio gear keeps getting smaller, lay ups are lighter, designs are maxed out, all resulting in ships that weigh 1/2 of their predecessors just 2 years ago. Secondly, the camaraderie and diversity of the international field is great fun. With guys representing Japan, Austria, Switzerland, New Zealand, even Kentucky (sorry Bruce) you had the feeling that it was a special gathering. A third reason is just the fun and intensity of the 10 rounds over the 2 days, with the changing field conditions and the outstanding flying going on. I've never seen so many remarkable saves from flights that looked like they were DOA. When you get a good save going on, you'll see everyone get out from their chairs and stand on the field as the plane struggles back. Finally, it is just great flying with your "rotating posse" and enjoying the time. Because of the random draws for every heat, you do have a group of guys that help you out during flying. Ideally, as John R. said, you will have 3: a timer, a scribe and a tactician. It is very hard to time, write and scan the sky, especially during the intense times of catch and launch. I had great help from my man Al Nephew (all the way out from Minnesota), Derek, Eric Farmer, Lex M., Paul A., Tim Cone, Brian B. and many others. I hope I helped them as much as they helped me. I did see some interesting downsides to the super light planes. When the winds came up, they were nowhere near ballasted enough. With the field boundaries moved upwind, I think everyone had at least 1 off field landing, probably many more than that. There were some rounds that you felt that one downwind turn was going to take you 100' away, and drop you 20' in altitude. The thermals were very concentrated and blown out in the afternoon rounds. That being said, if you could core one of these fast moving cyclones, you were out. The field was very stratified vertically; above a certain altitude you were home free (for the most part). The field also was cycling, although with enough range guys were getting air. As far as the planes flown in the flyoff it went something like this. Joe was flying his new Encore with a chrome tailboom. This thing is stout. Throwing the plane was like throwing a baseball. It was rock solid, with tremendous range and a beautiful flat glide. Arthur was flying his Flamingo, which I've seen him fly everywhere. Here is a prime example of a guy who knows exactly what his plane is going to do because he flies it in all conditions. It also floats as well as anything out there. Greg flew an Uplink and kicked some serious butt. He outlaunched everyone ala Dick Barker (it is Dick's design) and flew extremely well. I'm not sure what Paul N. flew (sorry Paul!) but whatever it was sure worked. Paul really knows the field. Local knowledge seems to help. Nowell flew his own design that he has been flying forever. Another example of someone really knowing their plane, plus someone very skilled at flying in the wind. Greg, Nowell and I sometimes get together at the Rose Bowl on Friday afternoons to fly and I think all that practice had to help. Wolfgang flew a molded, sidearm launched Euro beauty that looked fast just sitting on the ground. Bren flew the Flamingo. Paul Anderson was snakebit with planes this year. He was dominating the first day but he was starting to go through planes like they were disposable. This is a very good thing for a manufacturer :) but a bad thing for a pilot without a dozen backups. His primary plane was a Feather XL. I flew my Logic, with a Logic wing in the morning and a Brian Buaas 6063 wing in the afternoon. I also flew a Feather XL for a few rounds. I believe Mike Fox was flying a Logic like plane but I can't remember. Back up planes were critical. I got mid aired in the flyoff and went from my Logic to a D-Lite. This is like going from a Lamborghini to a '65 Mustang. The Mustang flew pretty well, however, as the extra weight of the oft repaired ship helped out, plus this is a plane that I cut my teeth on a few years back and I know pretty well. Thanks to Tim and Eric for a valiant pit crew effort to resuscitate the Logic. Tim later climbed a 50' Eucalyptus tree to get Eric's plane, stuck since Saturday. I know it was 50' because I used a rangefinder, took photos with a measuring stick, used advanced trigonometry, calculated latitude and longitude, dropped an apple and timed it, stacked ten 5' high Yugos on top of each other and finally realized that it was plenty high enough for the guy to get killed if he fell out. BTW, I completely believe t
[RCSE] Super-V for Sale 100"..Cheap!!!
Selling a Super-this is the 100" ..1 piece wing version so its really not shippable need to sell it local to so cal area orange county is where its located anyway its got all hitec servos in it and is ready to fly just needs a few little cracks in the fuselage fixed would make a great slope plane or you can thermal it also... price is 300.00 must be picked up at my Hanger... or can meet you somewhere.. this is the lowest price you will ever see for a Super-V 100" Mike pager 714 266-9500 Thanks.. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [RCSE] Lightweight HLG pushrod alternatives
I use 4lb fishing woven spectra line, routed through small glass beads, for pull-pull control. It can't weigh more than a couple grams, has very little stretch, no slop and doesn't cause trim changes with temperature. Tony Rogers Product Design Engineer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Precision Interconnect 503/603-4750 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] It's Not Too Late
This in response to recent inquiries. Sacramento Valley Soaring Society's Spring Fling 2000 (6/24 - 6/25) is still open to registration. Contest information, a sign-up form and frequency allocation info are all available at the web site. www.svss.org Click on "Spring Fling". The field will be open for RV/camp setup, winches will be set up for fun flying on Thursday June 22. Better hurry or you'll miss out on one of the best two day events ever. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Adjustable Tow Hooks
We are just finishing up a second production run. We've already sold 1/4 of the new batch. If you have a standing order, they should ship on Monday. We apologize for any delay. These hooks are similar in design to the old style Airtronics adjustable units, except we use a very strong hook that doesn't bend with use. Range of the hook is about 1.5". They install with 2 screws (supplied by the user). Hooks are approx 1/4" wide, and 2" long. Weight is less than 1/2oz. They can be mounted directly to the bottom of the fuse or inset so only the hook protrudes from the bottom of the fuse. Cost is $28 for 3. Shipping is included. gv Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
