Re: [RCSE] Bungee-monster question
Standard $12.00 archery release from a sporting goods place. You make the tow hook extend back to the tail of the model and terminate in a loop to grab with the release. Mark Mech [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.aerofoam.com - Original Message - From: "Richard Dolf" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 29, 2000 10:59 AM Subject: [RCSE] Bungee-monster question As I'm pulling harder, further, and graduating to larger rubber (got Hollyday's biggest now), its becoming increasingly difficult to keep a grip on the plane's fuse for the pull and launch. I'm picturing some sort of handle with a 'trigger' that connects to the tail of the plane. What type of grip/release devices are folks out there using for bungee-monsters? Suggestions? No flutter yet, Richard Seattle RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Shop Safely Online Without a Credit Card http://www.rocketcash.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Monster bungee safety
While I'm confident that Richard is proceeding safely, I want to post a reminder to others considering bungee launching. For average foamies or smaller, lighter conventional planes a standard bungee is sufficient. With the average strength bungee safety is important. WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Utilize some safe guard to prevent the stake from pulling loose and becoming airborne. For the monster bungees safety is beyond important. It's paramount. These bungees really hurt. If some metal piece remains on the end of the rubber the hurt increases by an order of magnitude or more. If you get hit in the face or, heaven forbid, the eyes; it's even worse. You simply MUST wear EYE PROTECTION. Additionally, your stake must have a redundant and/or idiot proof method of attachment. The use of a release mechanism is a fantastically good idea because it gets you out of the "line of fire" should mishap occur. Bill Swingle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Vision sale
More toys have arrived need to make room. These Items are in stock and ready to move 1 - Vision Ch 36 - 8 model memory, rubber duck antenna excellent condition. $335.00 1 - Vision Ch 27 - 8 model memory, rubber duck antenna excellent condition. $335.00 1 - Airtronics Vision double transmitter case free with 1st radio sold. Shipping included on radios in USA. 1 - Vision Module CH 36 $35.00 1 - Itch Micro hand launch fuselage $20 Buyer to pay shipping. winmail.dat
[RCSE] Midwest sloping,Mini Acacia first flight
Hey all, I got out today since we had 15-20 from the east so that works here pretty well. There was some lake effect snow but it has been so long, I didn't let that stop me. What's a little blizzard to a grounded slope flyer? 20 degrees and blowing snow. I flew the Mini Acacia I got from Tom at f3x.com for the first time. Quite a rude thing to do to a plane, throwing it out in a blizzard, but it rocked! I will definately need to make some ballast though, there was tons of lift and I would love to hear it scream. Still, I got to do some close in passes about 20 feet in front of me and tearing through a 90 degree bank turn, it does sing! The site overlooks Lake Michigan, sorta like a frozen Sunset Beach. 2 launches, about 30 minutes of flying and 2 nice landings. Those snow banks are good for something! Can't wait for my Prodij which should be here soon. Maybe Mt Baldy, Indiana Saturday. -- Greg Midwest Sloping http://www.gtdesign.net/soaring If you have a slope location you like and want to add it to our list, give us a description, directions and contact info, send it to Greg RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Where To: JR347/ Any Radio for repair
A great place to send your radios in general (especially JRs) Is Galaxy Hobbies 1607 N. Richmond St Appleton, Wisconsin 54911 920-730-9220 Wade (the owner) has been testing radios for years and has all the tools to do it right. I happened to have been in Wisconsin last week and had my Stylus modules checked out to make sure they were 'in spec'. With my frequent travels to others flying sites, I can't be too carefull about giving someone a 'cold' (crash) cuz of a sick TX. So like all of us should, I get mine checked each season, (along with getting my new AMA card). He checked my stuff while I waited and even let me watch. We tested my TX with a couple of modules and even a couple of antenna options, just to see what affect they might have on signal purity and power. I was happy to see that nothing caused a change from being dead on the right signal. Feel very secure in knowing that your radio sent to Wade will be checked thoroughly. Gordy Back in Balmy Louisville Kentucky but heading to Savannah, and Miami next weeks
[RCSE] TWhipper TWhiz
Well I got home early yesterday and had a hour to kill so I built a stock Whipper Whiz. Flew it across my living room a few times and then just had to start modifications. Mod 1 - made a dihedral wing with elliptical tips. Mod 2 - made a T-tail with matching elliptical tips. Mod 3 - replaced putty with a T-pin. Now my Whipper Whiz looks like a mini-hotliner. It flies about the same as the stock one, but looks much cooler. Distance - all the way across the living room. Time - until it hits the wall. I'll try to get it outdoors this weekend if the wind dies down and the drizzle stops. -Silas- RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] monster-bungee
Have you thought about using an archery release. There not too expensive. It should hold up to atleast 60-80lbs. __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos - Share your holiday photos online! http://photos.yahoo.com/ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Re: [zagi] ***** Zagi Electric Race at SULA - Dec. 30th ******
Hello What kind of turn out are you expecting at the contest? And can I race more than one Zagi?? Thank you ...Steve Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Bungee-monster question
What type of grip/release devices are folks out there using for bungee-monsters? Suggestions? Richard, Got to an archery store and buy a bow release to use with the loop of piano wire you imbed into the tail of your plane. Dennis Karoleski in New Hampshire RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] TWhipper TWhiz
In a message dated 12/29/2000 2:32:02 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Flew it across my living room a few times and then just had to start modifications. Mod 1 - made a dihedral wing with elliptical tips. Mod 2 - made a T-tail with matching elliptical tips. Mod 3 - replaced putty with a T-pin. Now my Whipper Whiz looks like a mini-hotliner. It flies about the same as the stock one, but looks much cooler. Distance - all the way across the living room. Time - until it hits the wall. I made a molded carbon Whipper Whiz with a removable 2 piece V-tail (for easy transport) and 5 piece polyhedral variable camber, pseudo-elliptical, pylon mounted, breakaway, water repellent, ozone friendly wing with the AG2001TA airfoil (AG stands for antigravity, TA for thermal attracting) outfitted with RES flaps and ailerons that were literally bristling with external RADS linkages (for easy access). It flew THROUGH the wall and disappeared. I KNEW I shouldn't have thrown away the molds, but I thought "who's gonna want one of these if they can get them right away? Besides, if I have to make new molds, I can charge more!". I'm going to stop the watch..now. The wife is none too happy about the hole in the wall. Bill Wingstedt RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] TWhipper TWhiz
Hats off to you guys who have the courage, talent, resourcefulness, intelligence, insight and ambition to innovate! May you all have longer and more successful lives than those whose limitations confine them to using those ubiquitous RTF's! -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [RCSE] TWhipper TWhiz Date: Friday, December 29, 2000 2:31 PM In a message dated 12/29/2000 2:32:02 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Flew it across my living room a few times and then just had to start modifications. Mod 1 - made a dihedral wing with elliptical tips. Mod 2 - made a T-tail with matching elliptical tips. Mod 3 - replaced putty with a T-pin. Now my Whipper Whiz looks like a mini-hotliner. It flies about the same as the stock one, but looks much cooler. Distance - all the way across the living room. Time - until it hits the wall. I made a molded carbon Whipper Whiz with a removable 2 piece V-tail (for easy transport) and 5 piece polyhedral variable camber, pseudo-elliptical, pylon mounted, breakaway, water repellent, ozone friendly wing with the AG2001TA airfoil (AG stands for antigravity, TA for thermal attracting) outfitted with RES flaps and ailerons that were literally bristling with external RADS linkages (for easy access). It flew THROUGH the wall and disappeared. I KNEW I shouldn't have thrown away the molds, but I thought "who's gonna want one of these if they can get them right away? Besides, if I have to make new molds, I can charge more!". I'm going to stop the watch..now. The wife is none too happy about the hole in the wall. Bill Wingstedt 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] Pegasus page updates
Happy New year from EMM (Endless Mountain Models) I have constructed a new easier to use comprehensive site on the Pegasus tow plane. I am hoping I have the bugs all worked out! Featured are some new photos, and an updated kit, and accessory page. Also, I am looking for any video footage of a Pegasus towing a sailplane either from Elmira 2000 or somewhere else. Please contact me if you have a quality shot and would like to share it. enjoy, John D. http://www.geocities.com/scalesoar/pegasus.htm RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
