RE: [RCSE] securing pushrods
Hi Erik, thats the method I use and I may have published it some time ago. It is the best method in my humble opinion as the tube is vertualy glued it's full length. You will need to make a tool from abt. .010 inch spring steel wire to retrieve the looped thread from the second hole, then half hitch it to secure before using the CA. Regards John Ensoll [EMAIL PROTECTED] LSF1383 level II Builder,flier,flyfisherman in retirement http://www.canterburysailplanes.co.nz -Original Message- From: Erik Lotoszynski [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2001 7:31 PM To: soaring exchange Subject: [RCSE] securing pushrods Thanks to all that have been answering all questions. I've had alot of them in the past few weeks. I need to anchor the pushrods in my Edge. What is the easiest and most secure method to do this? I'm sure many methods work well. There are two that I've been considering. 1. Wedging the housing in place with foam and using stick to reach down into the fuse and apply some adhesive. What kind of adhesive works well, silicone,epoxy? 2. I read of a method where some tiny holes are drilled in the fuse. then some thread is looped through the holes and around the pushrod housing. Next some thin CA is dripped into the hole bonding it all together. The hole is then filled with filler, sannded and painted over. Does this method work well? Does anybody know where I read this? Thoughts and suggestions would be greatly apreciated. Thanks Erik __ Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail - only $35 a year! http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ 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] For Trade - Air't compatible Hitec Supreme Rx
Warren and all, Feel free to do what you wish. Your funds are on their way back to you. I am glad that you will be notifying the RCSE of this so that I may make the members of the exchange aware that you are being refunded for an item which you did not receive, as will they if I am ever not able to accommodate my end of the deal. This message has been copied to RCSE. Regards, Eric Farmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: Warren Man-Son-Hing <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Eric Farmer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2001 6:58 PM Subject: [RCSE] For Trade - Air't compatible Hitec Supreme Rx >I feel it is necessary to notify the RCSE that you did not complete the >transaction for the two fuselages. Good Luck. > >Warren > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Apology to Karlton
My spell checker wanted to change Karltons name to the same thing once. I got quite a chuckle with that. Mark > From: Cliff Lindgren <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2001 19:25:10 -0800 > To: Sal DeFrancesco <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [RCSE] Apology to Karlton > > Oh sure Pal. Lets see.the K key isn't even close to the C key.how did > the H get in there?.now there is A in between > the L and the T and the A isn't even close to either one of those and then > lastly you installed another A for an O which is on the > other side of the key board. Looks like you must have gotten some "dirty > pot" too. Don't worry though, Sniedly Da > Franscruzu.we all have our "off" daze. > C.L. > > Sal DeFrancesco wrote: > >> At home sick today and had the opportunity to send some e-mails to the >> soaring Exchange. When using my spell checker I didn't notice (due to >> all my typos!) that the spell checker substituted Charlatan for Karlton. >> I am sorry! >> >> -- >> Sal DeFrancesco >> Northeast Sailplane Products >> 948 Hercules Dr. Suite 12 >> Colchester, Vt. 05446 >> 802-655-7700 >> >> Website: http://www.nesail.com >> >> 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]
[RCSE] securing pushrods
Thanks to all that have been answering all questions. I've had alot of them in the past few weeks. I need to anchor the pushrods in my Edge. What is the easiest and most secure method to do this? I'm sure many methods work well. There are two that I've been considering. 1. Wedging the housing in place with foam and using stick to reach down into the fuse and apply some adhesive. What kind of adhesive works well, silicone,epoxy? 2. I read of a method where some tiny holes are drilled in the fuse. then some thread is looped through the holes and around the pushrod housing. Next some thin CA is dripped into the hole bonding it all together. The hole is then filled with filler, sannded and painted over. Does this method work well? Does anybody know where I read this? Thoughts and suggestions would be greatly apreciated. Thanks Erik __ Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail - only $35 a year! http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Apology to Karlton
Oh sure Pal. Lets see.the K key isn't even close to the C key.how did the H get in there?.now there is A in between the L and the T and the A isn't even close to either one of those and then lastly you installed another A for an O which is on the other side of the key board. Looks like you must have gotten some "dirty pot" too. Don't worry though, Sniedly Da Franscruzu.we all have our "off" daze. C.L. Sal DeFrancesco wrote: > At home sick today and had the opportunity to send some e-mails to the > soaring Exchange. When using my spell checker I didn't notice (due to > all my typos!) that the spell checker substituted Charlatan for Karlton. > I am sorry! > > -- > Sal DeFrancesco > Northeast Sailplane Products > 948 Hercules Dr. Suite 12 > Colchester, Vt. 05446 > 802-655-7700 > > Website: http://www.nesail.com > > 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] Disappearance of midpriced sailplanes
Yep, if I flew thermal contests and lived on the east coast I'd ask Gordy too! Where in the hell has he been lately? Conspicuously missing in action. Gordy..Gordy.earth to Gordy, come in Gordy.Over. C.L. Sal DeFrancesco wrote: > Last thing...At a contest try to enlist the best and most experienced flyer on the >field to be your timer. If Daryl or Joe happen to > be there ask! Usually they will be able to time for you at least once and the >knowledge you will pick up is priceless! In the > Midwest try Rich Burnowski, Terry Edmonds, or Mike Fox. The East Coasters already >know who to ask! > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Dirty Pot??
Smoke somethink about it for awhile and it'll come to you. Don't know if it'll work but it won't bother you if it doesn't. C.L. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Just got off the phone with Hitec support - service guy said that it > sounds like a dirty pot. > > Any suggestions on how to clean this servo's pot while glued into a hollow > molded plane?? Tech suggested moving the servo full throw back and forth for > about 5-10 min?? > > Does Volz servos have this many problems?? If not $30-40 means nothing when > you are looking at a bad servo glued into your wing! > > David S. > dirty > 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: RES Rules - was [RCSE] Nostalgia Help??
Gee.. did I stir up a hornets nest! I find that I cannot mix it with the big boys, but I still have a go. 22nd out of 79 at our LSF Tournamnet is my best so far. However, I fly in open class with a Pike Plus and soon a Tragi 700 in an attempt to be on equal footings with the experts. If I win it is a bonus, but it is not why I compete. However, I recognise that my views on winning are not shared by my fellow competitors, but it does annoy them when I beat them! Open Class is what it says. Not many rules concerning model design except for general FAI model limitations (remember that we are talking Australia here). I, and every other competitor in Open Class recongise that at any time a quantum leap of model design could make all our models obsolete. In Australia (generalising statement coming) MOST flyers of the RES Class do so because they are sick of the technology race of Open Class that they either cannot afford, or do not wish to be involved with. When I fly RES Class, I fly a Stepp 3 that is similar to what most of the flyers want to fly. Sure, I could take my Tragi, lock the ailerons, put in a bit more dihedral, and blow them all to the weeds on launch height alone. But by doing so I would destroy the class locally leaving the supporters of RES Class wondering about forming another class to suit their style of flying. We find that most flyers of RES Class are there to have fun and compete. Winning is a secondary concern. Every sport has the same problem. There is always someone who thinks that they can gain an advantage by being an amater lawyer and exploiting a loophole in a set of rules to gain an advantage other than by improving their natural talent. We all know what is right and wrong. Lets do it! I understand that RES Class in America is different in that it has evolved into a technology race. Perhapes the solution is a RES One Design Contest. Paul Ferguson Adelaide, Australia > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2001 1:17 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: RES Rules - was [RCSE] Nostalgia Help?? > > > In a message dated 01/29/2001 7:29:49 PM Central Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > > Sure, anyone can build a model with a plywood D-box, awesome carbon > > spars etc. etc and blow everyone to the weed with mega > launches, but > > why would you bother? You only ruin it for those who want to comply > > with the spirit of the rules, and just prove that: > > > > 1. You are a flyer who wants to cheat their way to the top. > > 2. You can't mix it with the big boys. > > > > Go and fly in Open class where you belong :-) > > > > Paul Ferguson > > Adelaide, Australia > > > > P.S. This is aimed at nobody in particular, but many > people in general. > > Damn! Now that I've got a RES plane with foam cores and > carbon skins (which > just so happens to be allowed by my reading of the rules) I > come to find out > that it is against the "spirit" of the rules. It seems to me > that somebody > has taken a pry bar to the rules and popped in this "spirit," > leaving a lump > that is indiscernible to me, in effect, bending the rules > themselves. Now, > about this broad cheater stripe that I've been painted with, > does everybody > in open class have one? It just does not come out in the > wash, so I'm hoping > it'll just blend in :~) At least in open class, since I can't > mix it up with > the big boys, I can provide a context of mediocrity in which > others can > excel. :) > > 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]
Re: [RCSE] new source of info for composites
Cool. Anyone know where I can get a Boron Carbide reinforced Aluminum Metal Matrix Composite wingrod? Looking at the technology they're using it looks as though you could make some of this stuff at home if you had the will. Biscuit fire a ceramic matrix at pottery class and then vac-suck liquid Aluminum into it in the basement. No biggy. Who's up? :) jeb --- "William E. Johns" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Greetings! > > I just found a new source of information about > composites. Might be > useful for some folks on this list: > > http://www.e-composites.com/new_page_2.htm > > ttfn, > > Bill > -- > All truth goes through three stages. First it is > ridiculed. Then it is > violently opposed. > Finally, it is accepted as self-evident. > Schopenhauer > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane > News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests > to [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail - only $35 a year! http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] is this thing on? NO it is DEAD
Carbon fiber implant I hear. Skip Richards wrote: > On Tue, 30 Jan 2001 02:39:46 EST, Del wrote: > > SNIP... > > Don't flame me I have been > >drooped again. And each time someone gets drooped they loose interest in some > >of the threads or are tuned out by not being able to keep up with those > >things that are of interest to them. Out for now. Del > > I heard about a guy that got drooped... he got some medical help and > he's fine now... > > sorry, couldn't resist... ;>) > 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] cutting wire channels in foam wings
Hi Ed. . . Before bagging a wing, mark the intended location of the servo. Use a 1/8" router bit to cut a channel 3/8" to 1/2" deep, stopping at the inboard edge of where the servo well will be cut after bagging. Then use a 5/16" wide cutter to router centered over this to a depth of 3/32" and extend the cut about 1/2 way across the well location for the end of the capstrip to lay in. (see below) Since there is danger that epoxy under vacuum may get into the channel and block it, causing no end of misery, first wax up the long lead and press it into the channel, with a little loop back on each end to wire in to the servo and to wire to a connector where the lead exits inboard. Then cut a 5/16" x 3/32" strip of medium density balsa to cap over over the 1/8" channel. Fit the cap carefully at the ends so epoxy can't work its way into the channel and around the long lead under vacuum. This is to be epoxied in place. However, to avoid epoxy on the strip from bonding it to the lead, do this: Place some 1/8" wide masking tape or vinyl trim tape along the center of the cap. Smear epoxy overall on the cap and then pull off the tape. Now press the cap into the 5/16" wide cut. You do need to know where the skin is to be cut over the well, so make up a template from a clear page cover, etc., lay it in position relative to something on the wing that you can locate after bagging and mark the outline of the well cover. After bagging, position the template, push pinholes in at the corners of the well cover, cut the skin and router out the well, chipping away the part of the cap that you extended beyond the edge of the well. -- > From: Ed Berris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [RCSE] cutting wire channels in foam wings > Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2001 8:09 PM > > I'll be bagging some foam core wings. I'd be interested in hearing how you > cut the wire channel prior to bagging. If you cut them with a router, how > are you sealing the channel so that when you apply vacuum you are not > sucking your lay-up into the slot that you've cut? > > If you are using your how wire bow, do you cut a slot the full length of the > core even though your servo well will be closer to the root end than the > tip? If yes, do you just use spackle to fill the wire kerf? > > One of the guys that I fly with has built a clever drill guide for drilling > into the core from the root end. His idea is quite elegant and will do the > job but I'm looking for other ways to accomplish this task. > > Your techniques for this will be appreciated. I'd like to share your ideas > with my fellow club members. > > Thanks in advance for your ideas. > Ed > > 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: RES Rules - was [RCSE] Nostalgia Help??
In a message dated 01/29/2001 7:29:49 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Sure, anyone can build a model with a plywood D-box, awesome carbon > spars etc. etc and blow everyone to the weed with mega launches, but > why would you bother? You only ruin it for those who want to comply > with the spirit of the rules, and just prove that: > > 1. You are a flyer who wants to cheat their way to the top. > 2. You can't mix it with the big boys. > > Go and fly in Open class where you belong :-) > > Paul Ferguson > Adelaide, Australia > > P.S. This is aimed at nobody in particular, but many people in general. Damn! Now that I've got a RES plane with foam cores and carbon skins (which just so happens to be allowed by my reading of the rules) I come to find out that it is against the "spirit" of the rules. It seems to me that somebody has taken a pry bar to the rules and popped in this "spirit," leaving a lump that is indiscernible to me, in effect, bending the rules themselves. Now, about this broad cheater stripe that I've been painted with, does everybody in open class have one? It just does not come out in the wash, so I'm hoping it'll just blend in :~) At least in open class, since I can't mix it up with the big boys, I can provide a context of mediocrity in which others can excel. :) Bill Wingstedt RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Re: Hitec Servo Problems/fixes...Get Voltz
I had a HS-81MG go out after 5 flights, and by go out I mean the motor shaft developed so much slo, it would not engage the gears above, just wouild travel from side to side. I sent it in, took out the other one, and got Voltz. Too many problemsa bad batch someone says?...get Voltz eric Swenson RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] WHOLE JR8103D Package for sale
This is one of those great deals you keep missing out on, Ed Wilson has a new Digital Trim 8103 new in box, Data Safe, JR Ducky, a couple of Modules, what ever new in box he is a motivated seller so first contact will proably take it, he's not looking for retail on this one. Don't be lazy by hitting the reply button, I don't have it, Ed does, so post a note to him or call him at both of these two addresses for details. He won most of it at an event, and now wants to convert it to cash, he flys Visions. [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] His home phone after 5pm is 502-239-3150 Gordy
[RCSE] International Slope Race
The annual International Slope Race (ISR) has been scheduled for May 12 and 13, 2001, at Davenport CA. As usual this will be the man-on man (mom) format with 3 pilots per race. Last years attendance was good, this year should be great. If you enjoy racing, then you should plan on attending this event. Davenport conditions in May are usually unbeatable. If you are interested in attending, please send me a direct email and I will place you on a ISR email list. If this date is conflict with any other MAJOR event that will prevent slope pilots from making this contest, then please let me know. There will be cash prizes for the top 3, and Trophies for the top 5. Lets Race!! Gavin RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Midpriced Sailplanes....
I never could resist an easy opening. FOR SALE: Saphire - ready to fly - Volz servos, Airtronics PCM rx - excellent condition - available at SWC or sooner Phoenix area $ 475 w/rx, $450 w/o. Dave Corven. 623-544-2169(days) 480-595-9819(eves) Charles Miller wrote: Greetings I wouldn't worry to much about getting the high dollar stuff... After all. Look at what won Visalia... Saphire... Last year I think it was a Falcon I have a Saphire for a back up.. I really should have used it . And wouldn't hesitate to use it ever.. It lands better than most gliders And they are not all that expensive. A very respectable ship !!! Yes. Lots are going to the real prety all glass ships. But to win with a cheeper ship would be a much bigger win! Cheers Charlie Remeber, You have to fly it!!! These Euro glass slippers don't come with automatic wins RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Disappearance of midpriced sailplanes
The Milan is a fantastic deal for the sport flyer. But look at the flying weight.86-105 ounces! This might be OK for some F3J work but not light enough for TD contest in the US. The Milan is a great deal for fun but don't go there for wining TD contests. We sell the Stork and I wouldn't suggest it for TD contests either although for fun you can't beat it. Same goes for the Milan. Always keep in mind that we usually fly a very different contest than the Europeans. We fly precision duration with a very tight spot or line landing at the end. Ships of this type need to be smaller spanned from 100" to 126" (approx.) will work. The wingloading should be 9.5 oz/sq ft or below and have reasonable large movable surfaces for maneuverability. Charlatan Spindle wrote: > You can get a Milan 134" for $330.00... > BTW the Multiplex team took the Graupner Cup last year sort of cool up with > all the MOLDED planes a WOOD planes won! > > Smooth Sailing, > Karlton Spindle > http://www.MultiplexRC.com > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and >"unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sal DeFrancesco Northeast Sailplane Products 948 Hercules Dr. Suite 12 Colchester, Vt. 05446 802-655-7700 Website: http://www.nesail.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [RCSE] Hitec Servo Problems
what about a problem with servo leads? wing servos makes me wonder if its a problem that could be fixed by better wire or chokes i've had great luck w/ the hitec stuff, servos and receivers. > Not personally, but a club member was out for the maiden flight of his S > dorker Saturday that had 85mg's in the wings. He was having the problem > just as you described with one of them. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Re: Disappearance of midpriced sailplanes
In a message dated 1/30/01 7:50:40 AM Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << As a consumer, I prefer to pay for the carbon skinned wings. They require NO work to finish after purchase. An obechi skinned wing takes a lot of work. Like Jim B. said, it's money vs. time. Regards, Jon Stone >> It's funny how our perceptions change. I remember when the Airtronics Thermal Eagle came out. That was the plane to have. The good thing was that it came with pre-skinned wings! All you had to do was glue on and shape the leading edge and wing tips, sand the wing surface, and apply some type of finish. Whew! Now I can't imagine going through all that hassle. I guess we really are spoiled :-) Lenny Keer RMSA, Colorado RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Disappearance of midpriced sailplanes
There is good reason for him to post on this subject. If you go to the Multiplex web site you will find a bunch of nice, midprice sailplanes. I recently bought a Mpx Flamingo 2001 and it is a very nice plane. It has a fairly fat fuse and is a bit heavy for high end AMA TD competition but I like the look and I wanted a fun fly plane that didn't cost too much or take too long to build. There is always to option to bag a set of wings and buy a ready made fuse to end up with a nice plane at an investment of around $200 and a moderate number of hours. The ever present trade off is hours vs dollars. You can spend more dollars on a moldie and only a few hours getting ready to fly. Or you can spend fewer dollars on the plane and spend more time building. Another plane I have is the Gambler from F3X and it is a real nice plane for under $400 but it does require a fair amount of building. I decided to refine both my flying and building skills before doing the Gambler. It will probably be my next open class plane after the Flamingo as it will be lighter and cleaner with a faster airfoil. It will not be better looking. I find considerable value in liking the way the plane looks both in direct appreciation and also in that I tend to fly more when I like the plane. We all know what happens when we fly more. :-)) michael N6CHV AMA 77292 Kristopher Harig wrote: > > We can always count on Karlton to not be bashfull! > > :) > Kristopher > > - Original Message - > From: "Karlton Spindle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Jon Stone" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Kristopher Harig" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2001 11:21 AM > Subject: Re: [RCSE] Disappearance of midpriced sailplanes > > > You can get a Milan 134" for $330.00... > > BTW the Multiplex team took the Graupner Cup last year sort of cool up > with > > all the MOLDED planes a WOOD planes won! > > > > Smooth Sailing, > > Karlton Spindle > > http://www.MultiplexRC.com > > > > 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] Discus Launch Conversion?
Dick, > Two #6 nylon screws will hold the wing on if there is no gap between the > bottom of the wing and the wing mount. Boil the nylon screws for > 20 minutes > in water to properly hydrate them. Replace them every 1000 launches and > always slack them off after every flying session. I never heard about boiling nylon screws in water. What does it mean to "properly hydrate them" ? What's the result ? Thanks, Stefan. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Hitec Servo Problems
Hi Russ, Just to verify your comments: This is the same problem I was having on the maiden flight of my SchpotDorker this last Saturday. If you remember one of my launches went steeply to the right and I very nearly bought it. Sometimes, but not always, the port flap servo(85mg) hunts for neutral. On this particular launch the left flap must have drooped more than the right thereby causing a sharp rolling moment to the right. I suppose I should feel lucky that I only have one in six with a problem. Roy Stubbs Edmonds, WA - Original Message - From: "Russ Young" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2001 8:58 AM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Hitec Servo Problems > > > Has anyone been experiencing problems with the 85bb or 85mg servos > from > > hitec. In the past two weeks I have found a total of 3 that have a mind > of > > their own. > > These thing won't center and won't sit still - they just keep > chattering!!! > > Out of a total of 6 servos bought 3 were bad news!!! > > > > Not personally, but a club member was out for the maiden flight of his S > dorker Saturday that had 85mg's in the wings. He was having the problem > just as you described with one of them. I have never had a problem with > them so was tempted to question him, now I'm not so sure. > > > Russ Young > Bellevue WA > > > 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] Disappearance of midpriced sailplanes
- Original Message - From: "Karlton Spindle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Answer is they are still here just the Flash off the molded planes blinds > some pilots to planes they would / should normally look at. Amen. I have even seen guys recommend a relative newbie buy a molded/hitech airplane as a first or second model. They don't last long in the role. I am afraid we might all start suffering "mold blight". Its characterized by empty pockets and delusions of grandeur. :) Kristopher RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Disappearance of midpriced sailplanes
The question was a valid one! Where are the wood planes going and why so many molded planes? Answer is they are still here just the Flash off the molded planes blinds some pilots to planes they would / should normally look at. Smooth Sailing, Karlton Spindle http://www.MultiplexRC.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
