Re: [RCSE] Is Light Aluminum wire ok for an antenna?
kynar is the insulation. the wire is copper. fly fearlessly! jtm - Original Message - From: "Matt Lydon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2001 8:28 PM Subject: [RCSE] Is Light Aluminum wire ok for an antenna? The other day I had my Omega HLG gutted, as I had to change receiver crystals to match my new transmitter's frequency. While I had it apart, I took a look at the transmitter antenna (a Hitec 555), which seems much too fat...lots of weight hanging out the back of my glider. The FMA receivers I usually use have a much lighter gauge of wire (a lot less insulation, anyway), and I've seen some HLG's rigged up with light wire before. I ran down to Radio Shack looking for wire and ended up buying some 30AWG wire wrap wire...it's light in color and I think it might be aluminum. It had an odd name which was sort of like 'kevlar'. Anyway, I replaced the heavy wire with the same length of this stuff, which did wonders for the overall weight, moment, etc of the glider, but now I'm suddenly wondering if the fact that the wire isn't copper might cause problems. Input, anyone? TIA, Matt 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] Is Light Aluminum wire ok for an antenna?
I've been using the kynar wire wrap wire for antenna replacements for at least half a year with no problems. Don't know that it's aluminum...or not... but it works for me. Lift, Scobie in Seattle > > I ran down to Radio Shack looking for wire and ended up buying some 30AWG > wire wrap wire...it's light in color and I think it might be aluminum. It > had an odd name which was sort of like 'kevlar'. > > Anyway, I replaced the heavy wire with the same length of this > stuff, which > did wonders for the overall weight, moment, etc of the glider, but now I'm > suddenly wondering if the fact that the wire isn't copper might cause > problems. > > Input, anyone? > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Is Light Aluminum wire ok for an antenna?
The other day I had my Omega HLG gutted, as I had to change receiver crystals to match my new transmitter's frequency. While I had it apart, I took a look at the transmitter antenna (a Hitec 555), which seems much too fat...lots of weight hanging out the back of my glider. The FMA receivers I usually use have a much lighter gauge of wire (a lot less insulation, anyway), and I've seen some HLG's rigged up with light wire before. I ran down to Radio Shack looking for wire and ended up buying some 30AWG wire wrap wire...it's light in color and I think it might be aluminum. It had an odd name which was sort of like 'kevlar'. Anyway, I replaced the heavy wire with the same length of this stuff, which did wonders for the overall weight, moment, etc of the glider, but now I'm suddenly wondering if the fact that the wire isn't copper might cause problems. Input, anyone? TIA, Matt RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] I'll build your glider..
If your new to the glider thing.. I'm a previous NSRCA aerobatic champion who can build gliders also. I do it for the people, the hobby, and sport, and not because I make alot of money off it. I dont build vac/bag, but I can build your simple starter/HLG gliders with complete acuracy, lightness, strength. I'm into competition thermal duration this season, as well as my aerobatics career which I have been taking a break on for 10 years, until I got a regular career. For $100 bucks, plus kit, radio, and electrics, you will recieve the most accurate, strong, plane you can get, done in a time sensitive manner, according to your needs... I also build gas trainers, and sport aircraft for beginner, intermidiate, and advanced pilots. Depending on demand, I may operate an LLC, so you can depend on my contiuned support as your flying skills become more advanced, and you need other planes. My interest is mainly in flying, and I do building as a secondary business, but you can expect the best quality of any builder out there. Call MICHAEL SHORTS http://www.angelfire.com/fl/u4ea [EMAIL PROTECTED] 408-867-8613 and leave a message if im not there.. = [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] help for a t/d plane
Hello All I would like some requests as to what is the best starter t/d plane, SchpotDorker, Mantis, Victory...Please add you suggestions.7? I have found SchpotDorker and Victory on NESP, can Some one point me to the Mantis web page and any other page? __ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Question regarding Sirius and JR Transmitters...
Is there an adaptor for the Cockpit? RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Was [RCSE] Charging NiMh's with Sirius Pro Charger? is what's thereal deal, George
I have been charging Sanyo 1600 mah NiMh's for over 9 months without failure. All my packs check out at over 1600 mah whe discharged on Sirius's discharger. Plain and simple, I don't need George's confirmation, I have created my own. Jeff Naber RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] DLG
And should the Logic be built as a poly or aileron ship? Dave RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] DLG
I went to the NES page. Read the page about the Logic DHL ($329.95), What I found amazing is that Phil is into Radio control Rocket Gliders? - Original Message - From: "Dave Seay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2001 6:51 PM Subject: [RCSE] DLG > Sal has a new DLG version of the Logic on sale this month for $280 (plus > shipping $??) so how does it stack up to the others? > > Compare the Logic to Polecat's Sidewinder at $251 shipped and Raptor's DLG > for $335 shipped. > > Thanks, > Dave > > 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: Cover model on new Hobby-Lobby catalog...
What IS that sexy-looking flying wing on the cover of the new catalog? My catalog won't come in the mail for a couple weeks, but I want to know more now. Anybody have details? RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Question regarding Sirius and JR Transmitters...
At 10:46 AM 03/21/2001, you wrote: >So, my question to the masses...can you (do you) use your sirrius charger >to charge up your JR transmitter, or is the reverse polarity of the plug a >stopper (or something elselike the fuse). I have modified my sirrius >transmitter lead by cutting it in half and terminating both ends with >molex connectors so I can swap polarity by simply rolling the connectors >for the lead. It works fine for my Airtronics setup, but now I'm hesitant >to plug either of my JR's into it. (Yet my Litco works fine with the same >type of modified lead. in fact I use the same lead segment for both the >Litco and the Sirrius.) Has this just been a fluke, or should I keep the >Sirrius away from the JR? I use my Sirius charger for my JR radios all the time. I did have the same thing you describe happen one. Turned out the barrel plug I was using allowed two of the three contacts in the radio charge jack to short as I plugged it in. Only happened some times, but it blew the fuse. My site www.ralphweaver.com MTI products www.magtechinc.net Ralph Weaver "Never have more dogs than car windows." Fishers, IN USA _ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Question regarding Sirius and JR Transmitters...
Smooth Landings! BTW George can you post the adaptation for the Profi 3030. Smooth Sailing,Karlton Spindlehttp://www.MultiplexRC.com - Original Message - From: George Joy To: Les Grammer Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2001 5:39 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Question regarding Sirius and JR Transmitters... Les, The only reason you could have this problem is if there is a short in the JR adapter. The charger cannot put out enough current to blow the fuse, and if you were to plug in the Tx plug without the adapter it would not turn on at all. I just read the last paragraph, the probable cause is that the JR plug in the radio is a different size as well as reverse polarity. My guess is that there is a very high resistance connection because of the different sizes. This is why we sell an adapter for the JR and request that you NOT cut the wires to change polarity. THE PLUG IS A DIFFERENT SIZE. Put it back the way it was designed and get our JR Adapter $7.95 and I guarantee this will eliminate your problem.Smooth Landings GeorgeAt 07:46 AM 3/21/01 -0800, you wrote: Quick question...I have a JR 8103 in good working conditionnow. Last year, I hooked it up to my Sirrius (sp?) charger, and when the little blinky said 'done', took it off and went off to fly. Went to turn on my JR, and no familiar 'beep' of the power coming up. Just a dead screen. Pulled the frequency module and checked the fuse...burnt. So, I replaced it, turned on my JR, and nothing. Checked the fuse again...burnt! At that point I gave up and sent it off for repairs. $60 later it returned with an explanation of 'a short' as the cause. I then decided to use my Alpha-4 for future charging (since it tells you when you have things reversed).Forgot all about that incident 'til last weekend, when I found I needed to charge my transmitter at the field, and I only had my Sirius. I hooked it up...got the little green light, and went off to help out until it was charged. Came back about 30 minutes later to find the green light blinking. Took it off, when to power it upnothing!Fearing the worst, I pulled the module, checked the fuseburnt again! I had one more fuse left, so I put it in, fully expecting to turn on my transmitter and fry it, but to my surprise it came right up.So, my question to the masses...can you (do you) use your sirrius charger to charge up your JR transmitter, or is the reverse polarity of the plug a stopper (or something elselike the fuse). I have modified my sirrius transmitter lead by cutting it in half and terminating both ends with molex connectors so I can swap polarity by simply rolling the connectors for the lead. It works fine for my Airtronics setup, but now I'm hesitant to plug either of my JR's into it. (Yet my Litco works fine with the same type of modified lead. in fact I use the same lead segment for both the Litco and the Sirrius.) Has this just been a fluke, or should I keep the Sirrius away from the JR?RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Question regarding Sirius and JR Transmitters...
Les, The only reason you could have this problem is if there is a short in the JR adapter. The charger cannot put out enough current to blow the fuse, and if you were to plug in the Tx plug without the adapter it would not turn on at all. I just read the last paragraph, the probable cause is that the JR plug in the radio is a different size as well as reverse polarity. My guess is that there is a very high resistance connection because of the different sizes. This is why we sell an adapter for the JR and request that you NOT cut the wires to change polarity. THE PLUG IS A DIFFERENT SIZE. Put it back the way it was designed and get our JR Adapter $7.95 and I guarantee this will eliminate your problem. Smooth Landings George At 07:46 AM 3/21/01 -0800, you wrote: Quick question...I have a JR 8103 in good working conditionnow. Last year, I hooked it up to my Sirrius (sp?) charger, and when the little blinky said 'done', took it off and went off to fly. Went to turn on my JR, and no familiar 'beep' of the power coming up. Just a dead screen. Pulled the frequency module and checked the fuse...burnt. So, I replaced it, turned on my JR, and nothing. Checked the fuse again...burnt! At that point I gave up and sent it off for repairs. $60 later it returned with an explanation of 'a short' as the cause. I then decided to use my Alpha-4 for future charging (since it tells you when you have things reversed). Forgot all about that incident 'til last weekend, when I found I needed to charge my transmitter at the field, and I only had my Sirius. I hooked it up...got the little green light, and went off to help out until it was charged. Came back about 30 minutes later to find the green light blinking. Took it off, when to power it upnothing! Fearing the worst, I pulled the module, checked the fuseburnt again! I had one more fuse left, so I put it in, fully expecting to turn on my transmitter and fry it, but to my surprise it came right up. So, my question to the masses...can you (do you) use your sirrius charger to charge up your JR transmitter, or is the reverse polarity of the plug a stopper (or something elselike the fuse). I have modified my sirrius transmitter lead by cutting it in half and terminating both ends with molex connectors so I can swap polarity by simply rolling the connectors for the lead. It works fine for my Airtronics setup, but now I'm hesitant to plug either of my JR's into it. (Yet my Litco works fine with the same type of modified lead. in fact I use the same lead segment for both the Litco and the Sirrius.) Has this just been a fluke, or should I keep the Sirrius away from the JR? RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Sailplanes for sale
- Original Message - From: "Tony Elliott" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2001 7:05 PM Subject: [RCSE] Sailplanes for sale <> > 5). 1/5 semi-scale WIK Salto - ready to fly but a little tattered around the > edges - new covering would improve its looks. Makes a great winch or slope > scale aircraft - ready to fly - $200 I have a couple of these Wik Saltos, they are great flying aircraft. They are a perfect plane for someone that is looking for a small scale plane that thermals well. No, I do not have any connection to the seller. Kristopher RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Sailplanes for sale
Hi all, Stuff for sale! 1). EMS Albatros Electric sailplane - 4m wingspan with flaps, ailerons, and spoilers. Completely finished - add motor, controller, radio and fly - $720 2). 1/5 semi-scale 4.2m ASW-22 - Finsihed and ready to fly with servos - $300 3). F3B/TD sailplane - Built using the Muller Comet F3B plug-in wing design RG15 - ready to fly - great full-house contest aircraft - $350 4). F3B/TD sailplane - Built using the Muller Comet F3B bolt-on wing design - S7012 - ready to fly - great full-house contest aircraft - $350 5). 1/5 semi-scale WIK Salto - ready to fly but a little tattered around the edges - new covering would improve its looks. Makes a great winch or slope scale aircraft - ready to fly - $200 6). Multiplex B4-Bingo - 1/5 scale Pilatus B4 - ready to fly - best as a slope aircraft - $200 Servo's included in items 2 through 6 above. Also - Powered aircraft for sale: 1). Flair Products Fokker DVII - fully assembled and ready to cover - $150 2). OS FS-91 engine for Fokker DVII above - NIB, never used - $220 Fokker DVII could make a good electric! I have photos of all these aircraft if you're interested. Buyer pays for shipment. Tony Elliott Tel: (916) 748-2855 - Wk Tel: (530) 878-8112 - Hm e-mail: [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] Re: ACE V bat
I'd bet that almost anytime you see that term applied to a glider wing, it's using the ubiquitous/old/boring (IMO) Eppler 374. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > In a message dated 3/21/01 12:21:44 PM Mountain Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > << Also, the airfoil is listed as the ubiquitous "semi-symmetrical". This is a > term of the power fliers and makes me doubt their experience with gliders >> > > Bill, > I always chuckle when I see this term used in a magazine article. > Apparently, some people think there are 3 airfoilssome are flat > bottom, some are symmetrical, and everything else is semi-symmetrical. Not > quite that simple I'm afraid. :-) > > Lenny Keer > RMSA, Colorado > 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]
