[RCSE] digital cams for flying shots
I have the Sony DSC-S50 and it has 2 features which are nice for shots of moving planes. First, it has a fast focus mode and secondly, it has a freeze settings mode which is activated like many SLR's. Depressing the button half way freezes the focus and exposure. Then when you press that last little bit you have an instant photo. I would assume others must function along these lines?? The down side of the S50 is that is has no optical finder. One quickly learns to just sight over the top of the case; crude but it works. The next better model (S-70) has an optical finder. To see the results of my very first shots with this camera (last year) see: http://gary.retterbush.bei.t-online.de/Page10682/page10682.html Gary RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] HLG and Camber control w/8103
I can honestly say that I have not played with this, but a friend recently purchased a new HLG. He/we would like to know an easy way to set up HLG with camber control on the flap stick. We have done it on our full house ships, never with a plane without flaps to link them to. I am thinking that we can hook up the ailerons to the flap channels and mate the ailerons to the flaps similar to our full house ship. But I do not have a plane hooked up to my Tx to try my ideas out. And without that... I am not good enough at the programming to do it otherwise. TIA, Brian Montgomery, AL _ 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] HLG and Camber control w/8103
I don't have an 8103, but I notice on the features page of the Horizon website that this radio has flaperon function in the aircraft mode. Wouldn't it be easier just to use that? At 04:38 AM 3/27/01 -0600, Brian Turner wrote: I can honestly say that I have not played with this, but a friend recently purchased a new HLG. He/we would like to know an easy way to set up HLG with camber control on the flap stick. We have done it on our full house ships, never with a plane without flaps to link them to. I am thinking that we can hook up the ailerons to the flap channels and mate the ailerons to the flaps similar to our full house ship. But I do not have a plane hooked up to my Tx to try my ideas out. And without that... I am not good enough at the programming to do it otherwise. TIA, Brian Montgomery, AL _ 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] Brett Jaffee: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Brett's Slope and Power Home Page: http://home.earthlink.net/~jaffee OnTheWay Quake 2 server utility: http://www.planetquake.com/ontheway The Unoffical Extra 300 Home Page: http://www.bayarea.net/~nathan/extra300/ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] M.A.C. ? again
both recent articles and various other web sites suggest that the mac is not the geometric mean, R + T - 2 the mac is 2 R^2 + RT + T^2 - -- 3R + T a graphical example http://www.pcisys.net/~mrmike/mac.htm -- Gregory Ciurpita Lucent Technologies - Bell Laboratories Room 1E-434A, Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel NJ 07733-3030 732-949-5771, fax 732-949-0272, [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [RCSE] Metric wingrod source?
Try your local machine job shop. ask for a price on Thompson shaft rod. Used for bearing shafts. You can get it in english and metric sizes, but you will probavly have to buy a 3' length. John Derstine E-mail; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Scale Soaring: http://www.Geocities.com/scalesoar -Original Message- From: Michael Martz [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, March 26, 2001 9:58 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] Metric wingrod source? Hello, I am looking for a source for metric wingrod. I have bent mine several times and I need to get a new one. The rod I have in my DG600 bends easily for some reason..even on minor stuffed landings. Thanks, MM 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] New F3JTow Rule
Hi Gang, I guess I just do not get it. It sounds like there is almost no support for this new rule so how come some small group of people can just up and impose a rule like this especially right before the season starts without getting a consensus vote from the masses. It sounds to me like we need to see what kinds of planes these guys have secretly gone out and purchased prior to this rule change. I for one have a great interest in flying F3J this year and have spent over $2000 gearing up to be able to fly such events and now the planes I have purchased are probably going to be at a disadvantage because of a rule change that nobody agrees with and does not even successfully address the safety issue they are using to be able to push the change through. My expense is really minimal compared to the great expense that the manufacturers of these super ships we all fly have laid down to make molds and to purchase the materials in which to build our planes. I think we need to just say no to the rule and look strongly at those in power that are trying to implement such a change and see if they are really what's best for our sport. One remote incident where proper safety guidelines were obviously not followed does not warrant such drastic measure as these. Will these rule changes save someone else's life or injury? Maybe. Will the new rules result in a similar accident occurring? Maybe. When I have towed for someone I never felt my life or body was in any grave danger or I would not have towed. With the new proposed rule I WOULD NOT TOW or HOLD THE PULLEY for fear something very bad could happen in the event of a line break or worse yet someone letting go of the pulley. Neither of the above problems even begin to address the possible shoulder, wrist or arm injuries which are going to be more prevalent if we start tethering the pulleys to our hand or wrist. Bottom line is the rule was not thought out properly and should not even be considered. JMHO. See Ya, Pat McCleave Wichita, KS RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [RCSE] digital cams for soaring pictures
Good photos, Bob. Silicon imaging still has a way to go to catch up to halide imaging, but still, it's come a long way. It wasn't too long ago that the top-of-the-line $5000 Kodak digital camera wasn't any more sophisticated than today's $100 kid's toy digital. --Bill From: "Robert Bingham" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "courtice" [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [RCSE] digital cams for soaring pictures Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2001 17:32:18 -0800 Thanks for the plug BTW ;-) I've been shooting a Canon D30 (SLR style Digital) since xmas, and it shows. The problem I've had with other digitals that are not SLR style is the delay from when you push down on the shutter button, to the time the picture is actually taken. I think the Sony's do a fair job of attempting to fix the problem with their newer DSC-P1, but there is still about a 1/2 second delay, and it's still in the $700 range. The other option is to take camcorder frame grabs. I've seen some good results from this, but only when the video camera is within it's optical range (not digital range). I've not had great luck with Epson, and Kodak camera for action shots. no matter how you slice it, digital has a fair way to go before you get the quality of a good 35mm camera for less than $500 for action shots. If you looking for static shots, then that's a whole other question there are lots of choices everywhere. Bob Bingham [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.gliderking.com -Original Message- From: courtice [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, March 26, 2001 4:40 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] digital cams for soaring pictures Aloha to all. I am looking for some input on choosing a digital camera to purchase. I want to be able to take good looking in-flight shots something like what Robert Bingham has been posting on his gliderking website. http://www.gliderking.com. I don't want to spend a fortune, hopefully less than $500. Any suggestions or recommendations would be appreciated. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.240 / Virus Database: 116 - Release Date: 3/23/01 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] _ 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] Adhesive question ... again :-)
YK. we have huge, red bull ants here in Aus. I'm sure you could get enough formic acid from them to achieve your objective, but I sure would hate the job of trying to milk them. Klaus K Weiss Sydney, Australia http://web.one.net.au/~kkw http://h.s.l.rcclubs.com - Original Message - From: YK Chan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: RCSE [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 26, 2001 5:06 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Adhesive question ... again :-) Thanks to all who contributed on subject. I appreciate it. I gathered suggestions like metal fasterer, hot glue, silicone, goop and formic acid. I am particular interest to the latter and would want to try it out. YK 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] Sleeping Bear Dunes
Folks I want to go out to Sleeping Bear Dunes this spring or summer for a bit of slope soaring. Can anyone give me some information on where is the best places to try and when is the best time to go. Thanks in advance. Mark __ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/?.refer=text RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Oshkosh and the Bugatti
Awhile back I asked for some info on the Bugatti airplane. Funny all this information was coming out right when I asked about it. Well since I only live an hour and a half from Oshkosh I decided to go to the museum and see it for myself. It is absolutely awsome. Pictures do not do it justice. I took some pictures of it and some of the rest of the stuff there for our enjoyment. http://homepage.mac.com/markomatic/eaa/ Have fun! Mark __ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/?.refer=text RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] A note of interest for the F3J guys.
Jim Bacus writes: It may turn out that the new generation of lightweight (low 50oz range) US TD ships may work very well in certain conditions. You mean, something like about a 120" ship that weighs around 45-49 ounces, has an extremely wide speed range, great handling, and that has been demonstrated to be strong enough for a two-man F3J tow WITH a stake? I just happen to know of such a plane. It's already in production and available, and doesn't cost nearly as much as most of the hollow-molded ships. Don Stackhouse @ DJ Aerotech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.djaerotech.com/ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] M.A.C. ? again
Compufoil figures it out for you in Planform view. --- Bill Swingle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Calculating the mean geometric chord (MGC) is where a CAD program becomes very helpful. __ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/?.refer=text RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [FAIsoaring] Re: [RCSE] Re:Requiem for the Stake
Greetings, I haven't seen anything yet that prohibits the staking of the anchor-person to the ground. As long as there is no solid connection between the line and the stake it should be within the rules? A length of line around the waist of the anchor-person should hold. If that were allowed, would you still be able to "tow" with two people? If you took the third helper from the pilots side for the position of anchor, which is not towing, you could still use two to pull? But, I think the aim is to reduce deaths and the new rule should do that, though it might increase injuries. Lower launch altitudes will make the task tougher. The better pilot should have a clear chance to win. Differences in launch equipment will show up. Oh well, it is F3J. Dennis __ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/?.refer=text RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Hawaii Pilots are Lucky
For those of you interested in F3F racing, there is a move on to try to secure a site on Maui for the 2002 Viking Race (kinda the unofficial F3F World Championship). If we pull it off, who's coming? Keith McLellan Hawaii - Original Message - From: "Bill Swingle" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2001 5:56 AM Subject: [RCSE] Hawaii Pilots are Lucky The slope pilots in Hawaii are driving me crazy. Bikini babes, whales in the background, beautiful slopes, wind all the time, great temperatures... It ain't fair! Bill Swingle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Janesville, CA 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] A note of interest for the F3J guys.
These are the kind of thoughts I had when I first read the post about the rule change. Flying in my one and only F3J contest a few years ago in England with a local club northeast of London, I saw that the most competitive pilots were flying very light weight, long-span gliders, towed up on light, stretchy mono (and where possible by guys who could run fast and were not all that big). They were using one-man tows, straight ahead, no pulleys, etc. Keith McLellan Hawaii - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; "James V. Bacus" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 26, 2001 8:34 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] A note of interest for the F3J guys. I think there is no easy solution and banning tethered lines in very understandable to prevent similiar accidents in the future. For those not familiar with F3J towing (many in the US): you only have 5 minutes to run out on the field, stake your lines, and prepare before the flight. This process is often hurried and introduces some very real dangers. So, If everyone uses two towmen pulling straight (without a pulley) will it change the competitive advantage of having two big and strong guys? Kinda, in no wind to light wind situations you will want towmen that can run fast as well. They won't need to be quite as big because they now only have the tension of the plane, not 2X. The difference between "good" towmen and "bad" towmen will be more noticeable when not using a pulley, especially in light conditions. Since you won't be able to get line speed needed in no wind/light wind conditons having a specialized "light air" plane in your 3 airplane quiver would be advantagous (more so than previously) to make the most of the tension you do have. Does this change the weight of the line you would use? Maybe, I might try something extra light and stretchy in those no/light wind situations. Did I miss any possible stratedgy changes this might introduce? Mark Taylor Tower for Team US and Team Ukraine at 2000 World Champs. [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "James V. Bacus" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2001 5:10 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] A note of interest for the F3J guys ( gals, if appropro.) This does not sound well thought out... In the two man option the man who runs with the pulley is gonna get WHAPPED HARD if the man who is acting as the "spike" looses grip. Tows with out a staked in pulley, if even by two average men takes about twice the exertion to even getting close to what we think of as a competitive tow. Time for a different set of models now, and damn is that expensive. I personally liked it the way it was, maybe they should have spec'ed the equipment we should use or something a bit less drastic. Jim At 04:26 PM 3/25/2001, Les Grammer wrote: Off of the FAI exchange came the following announcement: _ British Association of Radio Control Soarers Thanks to Nick Neve UK delegate to CIAM Meeting for the information and to Chris Bishop, Chairman of BMFA SFTC who wrote the following:- Major change. With immediate effect as of Monday 26th March the F3B F3J rules will prohibit the tethering to the ground of any hand towline while towing. Two man towing is still is OK, as is the use of pulleys. Winch turnaround pulleys and bungee stakes are not affected by this ruling. Although this was not on the published CIAM agenda it was obvious that the subject of stakes and pulley towing was going to be discussed following the tragic death last year in Slovakia. This change has been introduced on the grounds of safety following that event. There had been late proposal from the Swiss backed by various other countries to introduce winches. It was unanimously (nearly) felt that banning the stake was a better solution and that F3J would not loses it's identity as a hand towed only event. For those able to get out and practice it gives you something to think about. Quite a few fliers have already come to realise that in windy conditions there is little to be gained from using a pulley and that a straight two man tow gives equal if not better results. In calm/light wind conditions one tower will now act as the stake but with the option of increasing the line speed by moving away from the tower with the pulley. There were no other major changes. Full details will be posted on the FAI web-site next week. There will also be a statement issued on participation in non FAI sanctioned International events. There's nothing new here but it will clarify the situation. Chris Bishop Chairman SFTC -Les Grammer, NWSS RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests
RE: [FAIsoaring] and [RCSE] F3J Great Rule!
Hi everyone, I have to say this has been a delightful to see such a prolific number of email messages coming on the changes to the F3j rules following the unfortunate recent fatally where someone was killed by a stake from towing system. I would like to provide everyone with some food for thought on this matter as I believe this whole issue has been dealt with excessive haste!!!. Let's consider what is most important for the sport /hobby / addiction??? Firstly no matter what we do to change the rules we still participate in a potentially dangerous hobby or whatever. If some was ever to be hit with a model the same consequences would be more than likely. Here are some questions you ALL need to answer if want to address our future: 1. Is the use of a hand tow system REALLY the most important issue for F3J in the future 2. Does is still meet the objectives that were originally considered to be important when the concept was first proposed and then adopted , and will it still continue to meet those objectives in the future having particular regard to the most recent changes etc. 3. Will competitor and /or participator safety really be improved by the most recent changes 4. Should we not consider a standardized launch procedure for all soaring events and say adopt the system for electric winches as per the F3B rules?. 5. Should we now consider only the use of Braided nylon so that cuts line breaks do potentially harm people as often as they have in the past? 6. Should we now give consideration to those clubs /countries / teams that do not have the luxury of have large numbers of people available to act as helpers / tow - persons in running F3J events and / or competing because of these limitations. Let's now taken this opportunity to consider some changes that will allow for greater participation in this hobby / sport which would be of greater benefit to everyone LET'S THINK ABOUT THE BIG PICTURE AND START THINKING ABOUT WANT WE WANT FOR THE LONGER TERM AND NOT BE SHORT-SIGHTED . WHAT IS OUR VISION FOR THIS HOBBY / SPORT ?? These are my thoughts , please don't take any offence with my comments, but I want everyone to start thinking more about it . Regards Ken Fox F3B/F3j flyer New Zealand ## The information contained in this email message is CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION and may also be LEGALLY PRIVILEGED. It is intended only for the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this document is strictly prohibited. If you received this document in error, please immediately notify us by telephone (64-3-3136136) and destroy the original message. ## RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] VMC Replacement Parts
I missed of the recent posts...does anyone have a contact on where to get replacement parts for the VMC winch retriever? I'm specifically looking for the line drum. Roman Paryz Lancaster, NY H: [EMAIL PROTECTED] W: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Mad cows eliminate the steak from soaring
OK, so we have a big uproar about what sounds like a safety rule change in F3B/J for hand towing. The CIAM is mostly european. I'm sure Terry Edmonds was at the meeting and he will report back. Terry did as the AMA district reps for FAI soaring for input on the rules changes that were on the agenda. There is an orderly process for adopting rules changes. The one exception is the addition of safety rules. These take effect immediately. If this is what has been done, then we have to live with it. I'm sure there will be some recycle. One-man tow appeared, then got dropped partly because of safety concerns. All the national reps will probably get an earful from the competitors when they get back. All we can hope for is for common sense to prevail before the team selections and next WC. While everyone thinks of these things as soaring contests, the truth is they are man on man. This means that they start out as a launching contest. Those who thought they could turn the simple, low cost BARCS format into a WC class must have failed history class. If it has WC status, it will not end up simple or low cost. For those out there who are thinking of just sticking with thier tried and true, this is the way we do it in our part of the country, AMA contest. Take another look at F3b. Sure you'll find old timers out there who think F3b guys are a bunch of stuck up you know whats. If you look at the F3b contests we do have, you will find a whole bunch of other guys who weren't around when F3b rules were developing. The rules have been pretty stable. The biggest recent changes were making the duration task 10 minutes. All the equipment you need is available if you look. Go fly F3b! RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Hawaii Pilots are Lucky
Hawaii for F3f. I'm interested... How about if we move the F3f Viking Qualifier from CA to Hawaii! It's certainly much nicer than where it's planned now. And at least we won't have to rent a generator to make sure we can charge our flight packs at night. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Re: again with the drill press
At 07:24 PM 3/27/2001, you wrote: I have a used dremel drill press( you add your Dremel, and go for it) I got for 20 bucks at a hobby auction. I also have a Dremel router attachment which I got new at Menard's for like 25 bucks. Either of these will give you a 90 degree on a flat surface, and the router attachment can be used on wings and stuff later. You should also check out Micromark tools catalog or web site for some kewel tools that let you do this job where the target surface is curved. P.S. Where is the SOAR Club in Chicago, and where do they fly? Anywhere near Schaumburg or Streamwood? Yes, one field is fairly close to Schaumburg. We have 3 fields where most of us fly at, it depends I guess which one you are closer to, or which guys you want to go fly with. Check out www.soarchicago.com for directions to our fields. Club contest season starts in April if you are in to contesting. If you need more info, send me an email. P.S. I have a drill press, but it is broken at the moment or I would have invited you over to use it. 8-( Jim Downers Grove, IL Member of Chicago SOAR club ICQ 6997780R/C Soaring Page at http://www.mcs.net/~bacuslab/soaring.html RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [RCSE] spackle and polystyrene
Thanks for the info. This Red Devil Brand is now available in the uk at BQ. Strange stuff. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] DLG short tasks
A question for you guys winding up your HLG's discus style for beaucoup launches... For count up rounds that start with something like :10 or :15, are you opting to javelin launch or can you DLG light enough for a short task like that? Jim Downers Grove, IL Member of Chicago SOAR club ICQ 6997780R/C Soaring Page at http://www.mcs.net/~bacuslab/soaring.html RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] digital cams for soaring pictures
Paul Breed wrote: Where I get my pictures developed (Kodak afiliated drug store) there is box on the development envelope that says Photo CD It costs about 9.00 for 36 pictures, and you get a CD with the pictures all on it. The quality is very good: The Image at:http://www.rasdoc.com/pictures/Dad_And_Solar.JPG (676K) is a good example, it was originally larger, but it has been cropped. Yes, that works well. Highly recommended for those who'd rather be buying planes and stuff :) It has some disadvantages: no web movies, and you can't preview your pictures at the field with your friends ... or delete those pictures with your thumb in the way. Either way, I'd like to see everyone's pictures :) -- Andrew E. Mileski RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] F5J Electric contest
As an FYI, The club that hosts the Southwest Classic glider contest in Phoenix every year is adding a different event to our schedule this October. The First F5J Electric Soaring World Championships This October 26-28 2001 the Central Arizona Soaring League will be presenting a contest which we hope will become the first of many events like it. It will be an electric, climb and glide, man-on-man, thermal duration type event with three electric powered classes. We are using the nomenclature of F5J since this is what we eventually hope it will become if FAI incorporates it down the road. There is no recognized F5J class at this time. We are blending the F3J format, with electric powered gliders. No tow men or loose stakes needed here. Many of the rules are similar to F3J, but adapted to electric powered sailplanes. To be fair to all, we are not accepting entries postmarked before May 1, 2001. We can only accept 90 entries total (30 entries per class) and a pilot can only enter 2 of the 3 classes because of the quick turnaround between classes. Entries, rules, classes, schedules, etc. may be found at the web site below. We will be flying multiple rounds over 3 days with Sunday being reserved for the fly-offs of the top ten pilots in each class. The event will be at the same Schnepf Farms Campground where we hold the Southwest Classic in February. Plenty of room and beautiful facilities. The event is being sponsored by CASL, Sailplane and Electric Magazine and Aero-Model Inc. and feature have many vendor booths, a big raffle on Sunday, BBQ dinner Saturday night and more. Please visit our web site for more info and entry forms: http://www.f5jelectric.com/ Thank you, Dave Wenzlick Mesa AZ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] FOR SALE
1) 1/3.75 Discus 'A' by Krause of Germany. This is a very complete 4-meter scale glider kit which includes a gleaming white gel-coated fuse and cockpit tray w/ molded instrument panel. The canopy is slightly blue tinted like the 1:1. The triple-tapered wings and stab are factory sheeted w/ thick obeche skins, the rudder is also sheeted in lighter obeche. The spoilers are factory installed and ailerons/elevator pre-routered. The hardware included is complete and features a stout, *round* wing joiner. Krause has always been known for producing one of the two or three best Discus' in any scale. This bird thermals from a flat field like a homesick angel and 'shreds' on the slope. My kit is absolutely NIB minus the leading edge stock for the wings. Priced to sell at $495 + shipping or pick-up in So. CA. Dymond Modelsport is selling 'em for $999 (for comparison sake). 2) Pixel 60" pitcheron sloper by Airtech of France. This is the spiritual successor to the VS Sailplanes Vmax and Rotor. The V-tailed Pixel features an SD7003 wing profile and all-molded construction. The kit I'm offering is white with red undersides and includes a complete hardware package with pitcheron actuators. The Pixel is a very fast and agile sloper with a roll rate that has to be seen to be believed! I have one left at $235 includes UPS 'ground' delivery to the lower 48 states. 3) New: Multiplex IPD 7-channel Rx with xtal on CH51. $67 includes priority mail to the lower 48 states. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Plane Cases found at Boing Surplus store!!!! **ALERT**
Wow! I hope they bring the surplus store when they move to Chicago. Otherwise can I buy that on the web? Little too far. I would never make it in time. Steve At 01:29 PM 3/27/2001 -0800, Patrick Sloan wrote: Group, I took a trip to the Boeing Surplus store and found 9 cases that look to be great for putting larger planes in for storage or transport! Specs: 64x23x6.5 inches outside Aluminum frame with yellow plastic sides (looks like coroplast) recessed handles at both ends 2 recessed wheels at one end 6 recessed twist type latches for holding the lid on. inside lid is foam (spongy rubber foam) Inside box is very dense epp foam cut out for what the box was used for. All this for 35 bucks. Even though I don't currently have a use for it. I could not pass it up. Maybe use it for my Allegro once it it built. If you want one, there are 8 left. They are located inside along the far wall as you walk in the main entrance. --pat Steve Meyer http://SOARchicago.com/stmeyer/ [EMAIL PROTECTED] S.O.A.R. Web Page http://SOARchicago.com/ Now with Message Boards http://SOARchicago.com/discus/ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Flywheel winch picture
Ron, Sorry I missed it. Thought I had added it. These late nights are killers. For those interested in the Flywheel winch take a look at the picture I have. Sorry the resolution is not better, but it is a VERY old photo. Try: http://www.scrollsander.com/Scroll_Images/FlywheelWinch.jpg Chris - Original Message - From: "Ronald L Adams" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 26, 2001 11:48 PM Subject: Re: [FAIsoaring] and [RCSE] F3J Great Rule! Chris, Where is the winch picture ? Thanks, Ron Adams.. no relation ? RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Hock and EMM web URL
If you are having trouble accessing the Hock page, I have changed the URL for the EMM page slightly, book mark the new one. Thanks, and sorry for the inconvenience. If you want a hock, get payments in ASAP so we can get the next batch rolling. John Endless Mountain Models E-mail; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web Page: http://www.geocities.com/scalesoar/EMM/rand.htm RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
