Re: [RCSE] What is launch preset?
Shameless Plug I have a Fut 7UAP computer radio with this very function...I have the book and the battery and it is in very nice condition..No module$45 shipped to youBrian Smith From: John Schmoll [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [RCSE] What is launch preset? Date: Thu, 01 Feb 2001 01:50:09 -0500 At 09:07 PM 2/10/01 -0500, you wrote: Could someone give me the model numbers of some radios that have a "preset" function? I will be building a tip launch glider soon (a Sidewinder) and would like to know what kind of transmitters are available with the preset function. I am currently using Hitec Flash 4 transmitters and these radios do not have the preset function. You might look for a used Airtronics Infinity radio. There is a spring loaded "snap roll" button conveniently located on the upper left side of the transmitter case that is well suited for hand launch presets. Just program in the amount of rudder and/or elevator you need when the switch is held down. I have used this in the past on conventional hlg models and it worked well. //John Schmoll Shop online without a credit card http://www.rocketcash.com RocketCash, a NetZero subsidiary RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ 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]
Re: [RCSE] Acrimonious postings
I want to be a member of a group that pitches in and helps a fellow competitor. Maybe we should all look at the excellence shown by the special Olympians, where one runner fell and the rest of the competitors turned round to help her cross the finish line together. Now those are true winners. --Greg Nuspel RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Upstart stretch?
Dave, You said: Using a 50 ft piece of rubber and some nylon line (50 ft ?) to create an upstart (or mini-hi-start), what is the normal max stretch allowed. I heard 3 to 1. Is that 100 ft of stretch making the final length of the rubber 150 ft or is the stretch itself 3 to 1 making the stretch 150 ft and the final length of the rubber 200'. Perhaps the article: http://www.charlesriverrc.org/articles/design/dickwilliamson_histartphysics.htm might provide some insight concerning your question. Also, Rich Hollyday's web site includes some data on force versus distance for surgical tubing: http://www.hollyday.com/rubberdata.htm The tubing stretches rather benignly out to 3.5 times, i.e., a 100-foot piece of surgical tubing stretched by 350 feet out to a total length of 450 feet. I regularly stretch my high starts to at least 3 times. Regards, Dick -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dr. Richard C. WilliamsonPhone: 781-981-7857 Room C-317 FAX:781-981-0122 Lincoln Laboratory Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Massachusetts Institute of Technology 244 Wood Street Lexington, MA 02420-9108 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Launch Presets on A Cockpit
Okay, I got a Cockpit TX Saturday and so far I love it... my only complaint was that I could not figure out how to set a launch preset... I emailed Karlton and asked if it was possible which he replied that it was... I emailed him back after playing with the TX and the manual for a while and asked him how b/c I couldn't figure it out... I emailed him late lastnight, so he hasn't had a chance to reply to me yet, but in the mean time I have been mulling over it, and I think I have a solution if Karlton doesn't have a simple answer... Here is what I have come up with (only partially tested), please let me know if you see fault in my logic/design: As I see it there are two aspects that need setting for the launch: elevator and rudder (although rudder only really for Tip Launch) so I will do this in two parts... 1st the elevator) I tried this one late lastnight and it works fine for and elevator only preset: The cockpit has three Mixes called throttle compensation, spoiler compensation, and flap compensation; all of these basically compensate the elevator setting for the speed changes caused by the use of the corresponding control (throttle, spoilers, flaps). Since my ships are all rudder/elevator ships, so I chose to use the flaps switch (3 position) for my preset (if you use flaps, then you will have to use one of the other controls and modify it in a similar way to the rudder below)... Basically you set a percentage of compensation; when you flip the flaps switch you can watch the elevator move to compensate, but since there are no flaps the result is a preset elevator switch... Now that was the easy part... 2nd the Rudder) Here is where things get a little more complicated (at least for me... I have not tried this yet, but don't see why it wouldn't work)... For this one you are going to use the "Combi" switch on the TX which switches the Rudder/Aileron mixing in and out... I plug my Rudder Servo into the aileron position on the rx (like most people, I would imagine), so the rudder stick isn't actually doing anything (now if you have an aileron/elevator/rudder ship this won't work)... Go in and set the aileron/rudder mixing to say 100% (like I said I haven't done this yet as I came up with it this morning at work), then go into the servo menu and set the rudder servo's center to what ever you want the preset at... Now when you flip the combi switch, your rudder settings should force your aileron servo (your real rudder) to the preset value... Now these two setting are on different switches... now for the trip to Radio shack to find a double pole switch that will fit on/in the TX and then connect the wires in such a way that when you flip this new switch, it effectively switches the combi switch and the flap switch (or what ever control your are using) at the same time. Looking for comments, Daniel RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] How to :Installing Volz Wing Max servos
In a message dated 2/12/01 2:01:07 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am installing Volz servos in my molded wings and want to use the included bracket to make them removable, I have more depth that I need but no extra room on the LE side. What are some good ways to mount the bracket into the wing? I cut a block of Spyder foam or 'colored' foam to fit the hole, I try to sand the surface touching the top skin to some what match the curve of the top skin. Then I mix up some 5 min epoxy and glue the block into the hole. It FILLS the hole pretty much up completely. Then I set my Dremel router base (the new cheap round one) to the depth of the Micro Maxx (since the mount is flush with the bottom of the servo) and route the foam out to create a nice filler base to glue the Volz mount to. This helps prevent 'oil canning' of the top skin and put the servos output arm in perfect geometry to the Surface's control horn. Always put your link into the 2 hole arm on the servo and one notch higher on the surface horn. Never use a longer horn on any servo. Longer horns amplify any gear lash and bearing play and skin movement at the servo and reduce the servo torque you were so happy to have paid for. The longer horn connection on the surface horn adds to your torque and reduces lash movement. And always try to get your servo flush with the bottom skin when using bottom linkage connections. Okay ? :-) (taken from an RC Soaring Digest article, of course) Gordy
Re: [RCSE] Designed by Americans!
Boy, you're not kidding! That amount will more than pay for my Commercial Glider license So, you will be qualified for ...troop transport? Mark Mech [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.aerofoam.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] DELETE NOW Drivle ahead
So you want to be on team Multiplex USA? Well at least you have the chance to order the official Multiplex USA TEAM uniform (okay Shirt and or Apron for the R/C car guys). You can even have your name on them for $5.00 Golf shirts Jerzees with Multiplex logo on left chest: $25.00 Aprons: with Multiplex Logo $15.00 Name charge($5.00).. $5.00 Wayne Sew Busy http://www.sewbusy.net Is making them up as he did last year! GOOD COMPANY to do business with. We will get them in a few weeks they just got our order. So if you want some CALL 800 375-1312 or 818 838-6467 to order yours! 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] Me Too :Acrimonious postings
This doesn't even get into the discussion of whether the club technology push was a reasonable and fair interpretation of the rules, which I had no dealings with. ... Okay and once me and by soaring buddies told this other guy that we were gonna go watch Buffy but we didn't we went to the local pizza bar and had a beer and some pizza and sort of talked about him and he found out and he was really angry and the next time we were at the field, he wouldn't take a turn running the retriever!!! SOooo then we asked him" how come you aren't taking a turn a the retriever??? and he said " cuz you guys didn't invite me to the pizza bar for a beer and pizza!!!" and I said "how did you find out about that???" and he said that one of the guys with us told him and then we were all really mad at that guy and the next time we went to the pizza bar we didn't invite him but we did invite the first guy Now, the other guy won't take a turn on the retriever and I'm not sure what to do about it cuz we are still really mad at him for telling the other guy about the first time at the pizza bar!!! and we are pretty mad at the first guy cuz he never chips in for the tip Gordy Off to Dallas, Tampa, Orlando (contest!), Savanah, Charlotte, Atlanta, yep out for the month, but armed and ready to soar :-) P.S. JW, I think the whole thing is a sneaky way to get a free dinner by LJ, and I know it usually works for me :-) P.S.S RCSE guys, you can tell these guys are from California, they know how to add some theatrical spice to the USA's F3's fundraising :-)
[RCSE] B2 motor info
Does anyone know how many cells it takes to run the tiny Hobby Shack B2 motors? what size cells for reasonable times? Mark Mech [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.aerofoam.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Public Apology
To Joe, Daryl, Sal and Members of RCSE, I, also publicly apologize to all of you, and vow to never respond to a controversially thread again. I am sorry for hurting Joe's feelings, and ask that all involved end this thread. While I respectfully choose to disagree with Joe, I also acknowledge his right to a contrary opinion. I want the 2001 USA F3B Team to get on with their preparation and fundraising. The guys have a great amount to do, and the clock is ticking. I wish them the best in their endeavors and call on the rest of you to do the same. While I choose not to have a relationship with Joe on a personal level, I still respect his knowledge, talents, and achievements. In the end it is just toy airplanes, and I have more important concerns like Family and business than to waste any more of your time with this trivial thread. Respectfully Larry RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Euro Trash!!
Good Morning I guess people should know that in the full scale glider world... The Germans have it !!! Look at the most competitive gliders of the world,, They are German!!! My glider ASW20,, German This has something to do with liability of the product... Well that's one thing... It seems like the Americans can't afford the liability... I am sure they could come up with something competitive... But this goes way back in history,, The Germans are the pioneer's of Quality and performance I don't think we should bash the Euro gliders. Maybe we should make more effort in producing competitive gliders I fly an Emerald...Saphire,, American But I have Euro stuff to.Xantipa, Eraser Extreme!!. I appreciate all of them. And look at them simply as gliders... No Judgment! The way I look at it? All the more power to them ! We have the same opportunity to come up with a better idea.. I will also drive a Toyota until the Americans can beat that!! Another point is. What do we like?? How use to a model are we??? The contests show that it really doesn't matter what we fly,, They all seem to win! The pilot ofcorse has everything to do with that Lots of people think if they get a new state of the art glider that it will give them big advantages ,,, Maybe?? I have seen Novice pilots get new gliders. Only to watch them beat them up. Not really seeing the true performance the glider has to offer I know I get tired of seeing a new glider come out every six months... Wondering if that's the one?? Well not many prove to be the one, They kinda come and go,, (like disco) I got the Emerald because it has been around for years.. (like an old Neil Young song) It works!! I got the Xantipa because of it's flying characteristics..And the wing is beautiful!! It still is one of my favorite gliders to fly. I still have three! The Xantipa didn't hit the top ten. But until you fly one your missing out on a good fun glider I just like Models that fly well,, I don't care who makes them!! Charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Lift Ticket video, rumors are all true
In a message dated 2/10/01 6:47:02 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Guys, I have to say all the rumors about the Lift Ticket video is true. There is no way to explain it besides to say this video ROCKS. Thanks a million for the most excellant review Kristopher!!! Yes, more projects are in the works, stay tuned :-) If anyone else is interested in getting a copy Lift Ticket just send me an email!! Regards, Dave Lift Ticket Total run time approx. 1 hour 52 minutes. Below is a list of scenes in order of appearance. Killer soundtrack ( over $700 invested in this alone) Start Golden Gate bridge, Scott Hewett flying F-20 with Smoke-Riters during opening shot and some other smoke flights shot on the Monterey Bay, CA. ( 5 minutes) Wallowa Road trip Mt Howard, Imnaha Canyon, Dixie Lookout, Abert Rim, Goose Lake, Tick Point and another Golden Gate bridge flight without smoke. All of the above slopes are in Oregon except Tick Point the Golden Gate Bridge, duh) ( 15 minutes total ) Scale Events Los Banos SBSS scale event 1998 ( 2 flights ) ( 3 min) Soar Utah 98 , 4 flights, 2 each at Point of the mountain and 9000 foot Francis peak. ( 6 minutes ) Cajon ISR PSS Spring Fest, (20 min approx) lots of flights from the 1999 2000 event held at Cajon summit in SoCal (Scale footage total minutes 29 ) Got Foam? EPP intro, Tuffpuppy chewing a foamie to pieces (1min) EPP interview w/Pat Bowman Joe Wurts including first ever EPP sailplane made. Los Banos Bash combat footage. Kiona Butte combat and unique commentary by Mr. Scott Hewett. This footage is rated PG because of some suggestive remarks regarding TX antenna's. ( EPP/Combat segment, 12 minutes total ) Slope footage Eagle Butte Chandler Butte Washington State. Big Lift! (a few smoke-riter flights) ( 9 minutes ) Dynamic Soaring some extreme :-) Interview with Joe Wurts about his first time Dynamic Soaring followed by various pilots DS'n at Parker. Joe clocked at 156 mph with a radar gun. DS Los Banos (some extreme, Mickey Crowley w/Vindicator) DS Sunset State Beach (2 spots) DS Cape Blanco ( including plane exploding ) DS The Mecca ( two, dual DS flights with F3B type planes ) DS The Dump ( Awesome spot ) DS Kiona ( Paul Naton's Plane clocked at over 170 mph) ( Dynamic Soaring 41 minutes ) End Lift Ticket retails for ($29.95). Shipping via priority mail ($4.00 covers up to 2 tapes shipping to same address) California residents add 7.75% sales tax ($2.32) California resident $36.77 anywhere else USA $33.95 (priority mail 2-3 days normal service) delivery may take up to 7 days from the shipping date to arrive. PAL versions also available ($29.95 USD) ($20ukp I think?) For shipments in Europe contact Steve Cooper, [EMAIL PROTECTED] I believe the cost is 20 ukp plus 3 ukp shipping. Steve can ship up to 3 videos to one address for this price. It would be best to contact Steve via email to make sure of the prices. Currently I can only accept cash, money orders or a personal check for USA orders. I will have a website up and be able to except credit card orders by February 21. Please email me if you have any questions. all the best, Dave Reese 151 Bohnen Road Santa Cruz, CA 95065 831-454-9948 e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Re: [RCSE] Upstart stretch?
This has been a good thread. Here is what I need to do: at our slope site we have to launch 14-26 ounce foamies (many times Zagi wings) off the slope into 10-25 mph winds. Trees down below generate turbulence to 8-10' above the launch zone, so what we need is an upstart/bungee system to pop the planes up to an altitude of 20-25' into the zone of lift. From the lip of the slope to the road is 60 feet, so that defines the maximum stretch of the upstart/bungee. Initial tests with a shortened Dynaflite 2m Upstart (3/16" surgical latex) showed that it didn't have enough oomph to launch into a stiff wind. I'll try to double the tubing for the next test. The idea I'm toying with is 15' of tubing (stretched 3x to 45') with 15' of line for a maximum stretch of 60' and an altitude of some 30'. I'm guessing that 4-6 pounds of pull would be adequate. If I can't get the doubled upstart surgical tubing to give the required pull at the required extension, I have some tubing from an NSP "standard" Pinnacle histart that I can also try. I don;t know if there is a minimum length of tubing that can be used, but I don't think that 15' of tubing will be too short. Am I on the right track here? --Bill On Mon, 12 Feb 2001 10:50:30 -0400 Dick Williamson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave, You said: Using a 50 ft piece of rubber and some nylon line (50 ft ?) to create an upstart (or mini-hi-start), what is the normal max stretch allowed. I heard 3 to 1. Is that 100 ft of stretch making the final length of the rubber 150 ft or is the stretch itself 3 to 1 making the stretch 150 ft and the final length of the rubber 200'. Perhaps the article: http://www.charlesriverrc.org/articles/design/dickwilliamson_histartphysics.htm might provide some insight concerning your question. Also, Rich Hollyday's web site includes some data on force versus distance for surgical tubing: http://www.hollyday.com/rubberdata.htm The tubing stretches rather benignly out to 3.5 times, i.e., a 100-foot piece of surgical tubing stretched by 350 feet out to a total length of 450 feet. I regularly stretch my high starts to at least 3 times. Regards, Dick -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dr. Richard C. WilliamsonPhone: 781-981-7857 Room C-317 FAX:781-981-0122 Lincoln Laboratory Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Massachusetts Institute of Technology 244 Wood Street Lexington, MA 02420-9108 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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: JR 8103 Question
Can anyone using the JR 8103 tell me weather the Xmttr uses PP or PC Modulation. I notice that JR lists both PPM receivers and PCM receivers so there not compatible. Can the transmitters be purchased either way, as all my receivers are PPM and I wanted to upgrade to the JR 8103. Thank You, Glenn RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Re: JR 8103 Question
The transmitter can send both signals. The kits that you see advertised include a receiver. The PPM 8103 includes a PPM receiver, etc. -Ben Glenn E Eiden wrote: Can anyone using the JR 8103 tell me weather the Xmttr uses PP or PC Modulation. I notice that JR lists both PPM receivers and PCM receivers so there not compatible. Can the transmitters be purchased either way, as all my receivers are PPM and I wanted to upgrade to the JR 8103. Thank You, Glenn 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] Re: JR 8103 Question
You can select PPM or PCM with the 8013. You can use either receiver and you don't need to change the module to do it. PPM and PCM are both FM. They just use different techniques to encode the data being sent. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Airtronics RX'S for sale
3 Airtronics 8 ch PCM rx's, p/n 92985, w/o crystals, very low hours, excellent condition. $ 55 each or $ 150 for all three. Also will pay postage d.u.s. if you buy all three. Dave Corven Ph 480-595-9819 hm., 623-544-2169 wk., Mountain time. Other wise e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] How to :Installing Volz Wing Max servos
Actually, Gordy, the torque remains the same for a given surface movement, and the same for lash. If you have a 1/2 inch servo arm and a 1/2 inch control horn (from the pivot point), it's a 1:1 ratiotorque at the surface = servo torque. Increase or decrease the length of the arms, you get the same results. Now if you have a 1/2 inch servo arm and a 1" control horn, it's a 1:2 ratiotorque at surface=double the servo torque (minus drag), lash=half lash at servo, but TRAVEL is HALF as much.The other way around (long servo arm, short surface arm), you get a 2:1 ratio, with half the torque, double the lash,double theTHROW. With your setup, how can you get 90 degree flap throw? It's a bitch for me. Matt PS, I like your foam technique, and will use it in my next ship VBG NOT taken from an RC Soaring Digest Article.yet! - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 12, 2001 11:18 AM Subject: [RCSE] How to :Installing Volz Wing Max servos In a message dated 2/12/01 2:01:07 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am installing Volz servos in my molded wings and want to use the included bracket to make them removable, I have more depth that I need but no extra room on the LE side. What are some good ways to mount the bracket into the wing? I cut a block of Spyder foam or 'colored' foam to fit the hole, I try to sand the surface touching the top skin to some what match the curve of the top skin. Then I mix up some 5 min epoxy and glue the block into the hole. It FILLS the hole pretty much up completely. Then I set my Dremel router base (the new cheap round one) to the depth of the Micro Maxx (since the mount is flush with the bottom of the servo) and route the foam out to create a nice filler base to glue the Volz mount to. This helps prevent 'oil canning' of the top skin and put the servos output arm in perfect geometry to the Surface's control horn. Always put your link into the 2 hole arm on the servo and one notch higher on the surface horn. Never use a longer horn on any servo. Longer horns amplify any gear lash and bearing play and skin movement at the servo and reduce the servo torque you were so happy to have paid for. The longer horn connection on the surface horn adds to your torque and reduces lash movement. And always try to get your servo flush with the bottom skin when using bottom linkage connections. Okay ? :-) (taken from an RC Soaring Digest article, of course) Gordy
[RCSE] JR Module Question
I use 3 modules with my JR tx's ( 347 + 388 ) . One marked PCM and FM , model # NET-J72P . One only marked FM , model # NET-J72M . One only marked AM , model # NET-J72M . Now I've used the PCM J72P for both FM Hitec rx's (pos shift) and JR PCM rx's with no problem . The J72M AM module works fine with JR , Futba and Hitec AM rx's ( selected as PPM in tx setup ) . My question is about the J72M NOT marked PCM , I've only used it on a FM (PPM) JR rx . Can this module also run a PCM rx or is part or all of the PCM system intergrated into the module ? Thanks Wayne . RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Was Mounting servos, now linkage
In a message dated 2/12/01 9:28:20 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: With your setup, how can you get 90 degree flap throw? It's a bitch for me. You engineer types drive me nuts :-) However thank you for all that, you are right on the leverage thing. Your question above is a perfect reason for why I answered the thread... and wrote the article. I ran into a nice guy who had a third hand molded Psycho. No one who owned it, could get a straight launch or a great launch. Obviously that made no sense and in general none of the owners liked its performance...and it was all due to your above observation. The servos were glued to the top skins of the wing, and the servos had longgg arms to get that beloved 90. It had the original Volz MM's in the wings so there should have been plenty of power to hold the flaps for launch, yet on launch it was easy to see both flaps go up, or depending on the release angle the left or right. The new owner was perplexed and couldn't understand why the Volz didn't seem to have the holding power, when on the bench you couldn't get one to move when plugged in by itself. (but that's a different topic) They asked me to take a look at the plane (since I actually listen to guys like Sage, JW, DP when they talk about stuff like that :-). The first thing I addressed was the wild launch. I had him set the preset then launch and asked everyone to watch the flaps. Yep they were not holding and the launch was exciting the wrong way. Then with the plane on and in his hand, flaps down fully, I reached over and lifted one flap easily almost all the way up! (obviously he needed a 5 cell pack ...not.) Then with the flaps up, I showed him that he had nearly 1/2" of slop (no kidding!). On examination of his mounting and linkage, it looked like there was a bunch of 'slop' at the servo output shaft...but closer exam showed that the way the servos were 'glued' in was allowing the upper skin to 'oil can' some. But the big culprit was his servo arm connection and his surface connection. It was in a four hole arm at the end at the servo and at the bottom of the surface horn hole. Simply by switching his servo arm hole to the second hole and the surface horn to the top hole, virtually all of the 'slop' disappeared and I could no longer overcome the servos by lifting the flap. A bunch of Nose weight was pulled (that was someones fix for the wild launching), and the plane was launched a bunch, straight and true. Next was to move the tow hook back to where it belonged (another 'supposed' fix for the wild launches) and suddently the previous owners were feeling kind of bummed! Oh yeah, what about getting 90 with that link set up? Do it with the radio. Travel adjustment. Also with setting the servo arm leaning a notch toward the flap. More importantly do what Ben Clerx convinced me of at Visalia... don't bother with 90 flap. Less turned out to be more as in a more predictable speed approach on the landings. Full flap never really 'hits-the-brake" like we hope for in those "Yeow! I'm coming in to hot!!!" situations. And thats about all I have to say about that :-) Gordy Dallas this week
[RCSE] Dean's 6-pin connectors
Someone asked recently: I just found this note: 6 pin connectors in stock they are $2.15 each. Regards, Betty JC Hobbies www.jchobbies.com 1-800-309-8314 *** ttfn, Bill RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Re: Foamie Reminiscing
Ah, yes. The illustrious Foameron. I loved that plane. It was my "Zen" plane (as mentioned in a John Roe post a few years ago). I didn't really need a transmitter to fly it. My thoughts were sufficient. Damn, I loved that plane. I built three of them in various configurations. Joe Galletti at Torque and Recoil was a great help by supplying me with whatever part alteration I may have needed. I spec'd version three (Floateron) in nothing but thermal lift. I battled verified 50MPH winds with version 2 (stock configuration) and only 4 ounces of ballast (wished for more!). I even wrote an article about that day. Another pilot's Foameron actually sheared off the nose of my DAW P51. Amazingly, it didn't even dent the Foameron. With just two planes I was prepared for nearly any wind condition that I was likely to see. Parts were ridiculously cheap and the plane would break down small enough to fit in the box is came in. I loved my Foamerons. Bill Swingle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Breck Baldwin
Dude Drop me an e-mail, I lost your address in the computer transition. Thanks Denny Maize Polecat Aeroworks (717) 789-0146 [EMAIL PROTECTED] A HREF="http://www.polecataero.com"http://www.polecataero.com/A RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [RCSE] Xterminator Question Update
Well I have two things to report: 1st) I found out that if you take the case off of the Multiplex 7channel IPD rx it is the same weight (actually a gram or two less) than a caseless 555. (I had just replaced the antenna on both of them with some 33gauge wire of equal length.) 2nd) After receiving all the emails, I came home and made up a 3 cell pack of 50mahs and 110mah Nicads (Didn't get a chance to run over to Mr.Nicad and get some NiMHs)... after replacing the antenna wire on my rxs and building the packs, I stuck the 50mah pack in w/ the rx, put the "hood" back on and screwed on the wings... tested CG and it was with in 2mm of the suggest value (I just need to slide the battery forward a little... still have an inch in front of it)... set in on the digital scale and... 7.4oz! WooHoo!!! Now I just can't wait for some of this stupid snow to melt so that I can get out in the field and give it a throw (I tried walking in a field this weekend and realized that the snow is a lot deeper than it looks...I turned around after about three steps)... Thanks for everyone's help, Daniel RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Scale Retracts
FWIW. Some pictures and text of when I installed a retract in a Graupner Discus 2b. http://www.users.qwest.net/~slickraft/asmd2_1.htm * Multiplex sells a retract unit that I believe is designed to fit the ASH26 and is reasonably priced. Is this a quality unit, or would it be better to look for a Hock retract or similar brand? Multiplex unit is fine. I also like the retracts sold by Icare and Hobby Club. http://www2.jonction.net/~icare/scale_acces.htm http://www.hobbyclub.com/framespage.htm * How are these units attached internally to the fiberglass airframe to provide rigidity and support without adding alot of extra weight? I used shoe goo and similar flexible glues like PFM or Liquid Welder. Where possible I have tied it in to the main spar for support. * What about cutting out the wheel doors from the fuselage? How are they hinged to the fuselage in order to open and close properly with the actuation of the retract, and does this require a seperate linkage? See my photos on the above link. I prefer the small nylon hinges to any other method I have tried. I use very small springs or rubber bands to close the doors. * Will a typical retract assembly require a special retract servo or will a standard size servo suffice? I prefer a 180 degree dedicated retract servo. * Are there any "How To" books, online articles or websites detailing installation of retracts in scale fiberglass sailplanes? I think John Derstine's site might have some info also. http://www.Geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Lab/5739/ Dave Wenzlick Mesa AZ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Jr Module
Wanted: Module for JR 8103 Channel 20. Any sellers out there? If not, where's the best place to buy one. Thanks Rick Bothell RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] ISSA AEROTOW MOVED TO 17TH
Unfortunately mother nature prevailed again and we are rained out for this Saturdays meet. So as planed we will move the meet to this coming Saturday, the 17th. Hope it will be are turn this time, see you all next week. Regards Rick winmail.dat
