Re: [RCSE] IHLGF Question
Hi Marta, Glenn, At the IHLGF some people were talking of classes, mainlybecause they wanted some sort of separation due to performance. Some thought about opening the wingspan up, much like the original contests, while others were trhinking of 1 meter ships. Those talking 1 meter like the convenience but quickly talked about how they would have their own design problems for performance. I will be trying a new Micro with the techniques I learned. Chris Adams - Original Message - From: Marta Zavala [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: GRW [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2001 1:01 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] IHLGF Question thats a no no Glenn. Why having classes for the Ihlg competition? The nerve of some of us ignorant sportsman type flyers who have no idea about competing. I think I'll just go sail off the end of the earth now- Walter -Original Message- From: GRW [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wednesday, June 06, 2001 12:55 PM Subject: [RCSE] IHLGF Question I don't know if anyone has brought this up or if it's been covered but is there a possibility of having different classes at the IHLGF? One from DLG and one for JLGs? This way the javelin style will still live, and all of those planes people own won't go to waste. Just a thought. I bet you would see the big dogs fly both classes. Thanks Glenn W. Tri-Cities, WA __ Do You Yahoo!? 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] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Servos
Perry... Goto Mables. It is always good to test holding power on things other than servos. ;) Cheers, Mark --- Perry Hudson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok, here we go! __ Do You Yahoo!? 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] raffles - thank you
I just wanted to say thank you to companies that support raffles or other give-aways at soaring events (including trophies, or other support). I had an opportunity to win several items in the Mid-South raffle last year and they all led to sales / good advertising for those who supplied the prizes (won a tx battery, bought a receiver and from the donor; won a tape-on skeg, bought 3 more during the year; won a radio discount, became a fairly loyal user of that brand; won a micro-torch, bought more accessories from that vendor while at the show). Anyhow, you guys put the icing on the cake at competitions / events and get my business many times over. - David [EMAIL PROTECTED] PS - I did also send e-mail thank you letters to several other companies that provided prizes...that I did not win. Just to say thanks for supporting the activity. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Servos
Not all quite true the Cockpit Digi Servo $45.00. That's less then some ANALOG servos ;) Due out in a few weeks. $270for 6 DIGITAL servos $750for a molded plane $510.00for a Profi 3030 and IPD receiver (can handle 99 planes) $1,530.00 Total using your logic you would have to divide the cost of the radio by 98 more planes so the radio is $5.20 per plane a real bargain! So revised $270.00 for 6 digital servos $750.00 for the plane $5.20 Amortized cost of the radio over 99 planes $1,025.20 for a top of the line set up. Calling the local contractor I found getting a new septic tank installed is $4K that's 3K more then a new plane the choice is yours, fly or get off the pot Perry. VBG Smooth Sailing, Karlton Spindle http://www.MultiplexRC.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Karlton - faster than a speeding bullet.....
Living in South America and relying on the Internet to get my RC supplies, I couldn't agree more with you about KS. From the other side of the world, I haven't had the chance to meet him in person, but I've had great service via email and phone. Something I can't say from some I have had the chance to deal with. Hollyday Designs and Skybench are two other companies that stand out for their good service. Happy thermals to all, Alex --- Tom Hoopes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All, I've been off RCSE for quite sometime. I've been dreadfully busy with work, in a good sort of way. I just returned from the IHLGF and re-subscribed to see what kind of noise would result from another great contest. All of the TPG crew deserve a big hand for their work, foresite, and organization. The DLG stuff worked just fine, perhaps less carnage than I've witnessed in the past. I was a bit dismayed to see that Karlton has become the proverbial whipping boy on RCSE again. Part of the success of the IHLGF came as a result of kind hearted souls, such as Multiplex, Maple Leaf Design, Bludartar, Thermal Gromit Works, Dave's Aircraft Works, MM Glider Tech, and RC-Direct. Perhaps they might see some sales due to their involvement, but probably not enough to offset their financial contributions. I know a bit about the internal financial workings after three Soar Utahs, which by the way, wouldn't have happened without some of these same supporters. So thanks a bunch! Anyway, back to Karlton. After the first day of the contest, Karlton brings out these silly rubberband launched gliders. He hands them out, throws in the prizes for a spirited little competition, directs the contest, performs the cheerleading duties, all at his own expense. When we were done, most of the kids running around the field became the recipients of the competition planes. The next morning, some of the same kids were still out flying the planes, so Karlton organizes another junior contest and throws in the prizes as well. One of the young daughters of our local club member won the Teddy electric kit. What pray tell, did Karlton have to gain? Maybe a little girl's beaming smile? That ought to pump up sales... I have talked with Karlton Spindle on the phone, in person and via email. I have flown with Karlton and timed for him. I have bought from Karlton Spindle and he has delivered with perfection. A few years back, I hacked up a Multiplex Helios that I bought from him while converting it to total energy detection. A simple phone call to Karlton to order a new Helios case resulted in him hand deliverying me a new case at the Pasadena 2-day, for free! Karlton doesn't walk on water, he is *not* faster than a speeding bullet, nor can he leap tall buildings in a single bound, at least I've never seen him. He is a consumate salesman who has taken a big risk starting a new business venture (Multiplex) catering to our little sport. Multiplex USA/Critter Bits (Karlton's company) is not Tower Hobbies with numerous employees and hulking warehouses. I live a thousand miles away from Karlton. I am not related to Karlton. I have no stock in Critter Bits or Multiplex USA. I receive no compensation from Karlton (if I could get some free cool MPX stuff I would be the first one professing Karlton's ability to leap tall buildings in a single bound, though). I just thought for those of you who don't know Karlton first-hand, he's a heck of a nice guy. Oh Karlton, you can plan on a couple of Hoopes Wing Connectors for the raffle from me. Life's way too short to miss stopping to smell the roses. Tom Hoopes ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail - only $35 a year! http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ __ Do You Yahoo!? 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] Karlton - faster than a speeding bullet.....
At 07:50 PM 6/6/01, Tom Hoopes wrote: No one gives as good customer service as he does. No one. Hi All, I've been off RCSE for quite sometime. I've been dreadfully busy with work, in a good sort of way. I just returned from the IHLGF and re-subscribed to see what kind of noise would result from another great contest. All of the TPG crew deserve a big hand for their work, foresite, and organization. The DLG stuff worked just fine, perhaps less carnage than I've witnessed in the past. I was a bit dismayed to see that Karlton has become the proverbial whipping boy on RCSE again. Part of the success of the IHLGF came as a result of kind hearted souls, such as Multiplex, Maple Leaf Design, Bludartar, Thermal Gromit Works, Dave's Aircraft Works, MM Glider Tech, and RC-Direct. Perhaps they might see some sales due to their involvement, but probably not enough to offset their financial contributions. I know a bit about the internal financial workings after three Soar Utahs, which by the way, wouldn't have happened without some of these same supporters. So thanks a bunch! Anyway, back to Karlton. After the first day of the contest, Karlton brings out these silly rubberband launched gliders. He hands them out, throws in the prizes for a spirited little competition, directs the contest, performs the cheerleading duties, all at his own expense. When we were done, most of the kids running around the field became the recipients of the competition planes. The next morning, some of the same kids were still out flying the planes, so Karlton organizes another junior contest and throws in the prizes as well. One of the young daughters of our local club member won the Teddy electric kit. What pray tell, did Karlton have to gain? Maybe a little girl's beaming smile? That ought to pump up sales... I have talked with Karlton Spindle on the phone, in person and via email. I have flown with Karlton and timed for him. I have bought from Karlton Spindle and he has delivered with perfection. A few years back, I hacked up a Multiplex Helios that I bought from him while converting it to total energy detection. A simple phone call to Karlton to order a new Helios case resulted in him hand deliverying me a new case at the Pasadena 2-day, for free! Karlton doesn't walk on water, he is *not* faster than a speeding bullet, nor can he leap tall buildings in a single bound, at least I've never seen him. He is a consumate salesman who has taken a big risk starting a new business venture (Multiplex) catering to our little sport. Multiplex USA/Critter Bits (Karlton's company) is not Tower Hobbies with numerous employees and hulking warehouses. I live a thousand miles away from Karlton. I am not related to Karlton. I have no stock in Critter Bits or Multiplex USA. I receive no compensation from Karlton (if I could get some free cool MPX stuff I would be the first one professing Karlton's ability to leap tall buildings in a single bound, though). I just thought for those of you who don't know Karlton first-hand, he's a heck of a nice guy. Oh Karlton, you can plan on a couple of Hoopes Wing Connectors for the raffle from me. Life's way too short to miss stopping to smell the roses. Tom Hoopes ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Matthew Orme Aveox Electric Flight Systems Inc. http://www.aveox.com 31324 Via Colinas, #104 Westlake Village, Ca 91362 (818) 597-8915 x 102 Fax:(818)597-0617 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Mr. Town, A toy airplane, is a thing you wind up with a key, and it rolls along the floor RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Karlton - faster than a speeding bullet.....
I too must say that the service from Karlton has been terrific. Just recently I ordered a CockpitMaster/Pico transmitter combo from Multiplex USA. When the product arrived (at the promised time) the transmitter battery was missing. I e-mailed Karlton about the situation and told him he could send the battery at a later date. Until the battery arrived I figured I would just use a joystick. Instead, a battery was sent to me overnight so that I could use the simulator. Great service and a great product at a terrific price. What more could you want? Thanks Karlton! Dan Ashenfelter RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
FW: [RCSE] DLG always rolls on launch...HELP before I destroy it!
When this happened to me, the pull-pulls for my rudder were not tight enough. The high velocity of the throw would blow the rudder back resulting in a sickeningly graceful rainbow arch that was terminal. Sometimes I could pull out at the last second, sometimes not. Tightened the pull-pulls and the issue went away. Jay -Original Message- From: Mike Kovacs [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2001 7:13 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] DLG always rolls on launch...HELP before I destroy it! I always seem to get a roll out of my DLG on launch. I think that I am throwing it wrong or don't have a preset right. Can anyone help? Thanks = Mike Kovacs http://www.geocities.com/j_m_kovacs __ Do You Yahoo!? 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] Gyro Question
If you really wanted to, you could probably do it. I believe Hobbico makes a gyro with 2 inputs and outputs, so it can be used for dual surfaces, like elevons or v-tails. It's probably too heavy for HLG, though. ScrollSander wrote: Hi Al, Many people talked about that at the contest. The answer is they don't. BTW, while V-tails look great, more and more HLGs are going for regular tails, in the same fashion as F3B, etc. Perhaps even BlueDarter aircraft will have a ship without a V-tail soon. Chris - Original Message - From: Albert Wedworth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2001 8:17 AM Subject: [RCSE] Gyro Question Hi All Al How do you hook up a gyro on a V tail ship with two servos? Cheers AL 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] -- _ Brett Jaffee [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~jaffee The Unoffical Extra 300 Home Page http://www.bayarea.net/~nathan/extra300 OnTheWay Quake 3 Server Utility http://www.planetquake.com/ontheway _ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Gyro Question
The quickest and cheapest solution might be an external V tail mixer. Then put the gyro between the rudder channel (aileron really) and the external mixer. Thermal-Gromit Works and others have small electronic mixers that are very inexpensive. http://www.tgworks.com/ -- Dick Barker Seattle, WA - Turning HLG Around - If you really wanted to, you could probably do it. I believe Hobbico makes a gyro with 2 inputs and outputs, so it can be used for dual surfaces, like elevons or v-tails. It's probably too heavy for HLG, though. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] WANTED: Futaba 6XAPS Transmitter
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[RCSE] Pull-pull hardware
Jay Allison wrote: When this happened to me, the pull-pulls for my rudder were not tight enough. The high velocity of the throw would blow the rudder back resulting in a sickeningly graceful rainbow arch that was terminal. Sometimes I could pull out at the last second, sometimes not. Tightened the pull-pulls and the issue went away. For pull-pull installation, where can I get Teflon tubes? -- Andrew E. Mileski RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] 12v portable power?
Group, I got an advertisement in the mail yesterday that listed a 12v power supply with inverter for $79.00. It looks like a pretty good unit for 80 bucks. Is this a good deal for portable power? This is the site where the local (Renton, WA) add lists the price as $79.99. http://www.cumminstools.com/tap/tools/3090.html This is the manufactures web site with the specs http://www.centuryonline.net/catalogue/catalogue.asp?productID=2catagoryID=11modelID=50 I just got off the phone with the cumminstools sales people and they confirm the unit is the pbip-99. It is suppose to have 2 17ah 12 batteries which should be a great power source out in the field. So what do you all think? --pat __ Do You Yahoo!? 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] Fw: Edgar Weisman now flying the big thermals in the sky. June's club contest canceled.
Here is the details TOSS field http://members.aol.com/therx7/toss.html The memorial park is off the 5 and the 134 (next to Forest lawn) Near Burbank so if your coming from LA it would or could be better to come straight to the park. Smooth Sailing, Karlton Spindle http://www.MultiplexRC.com Subject: Edgar Weisman now flying the big thermals in the sky. June's club contest canceled. On Tuesday morning, 6/5/01, Edgar Weisman passed on while jogging. All efforts to revive him at the scene were unsuccessful. We have lost a dear friend and strong supporter of TOSS. For many years, Edgar has been a key member of our club. He has served as president, vice-president, contest director, field finder, instructor, mentor, competitor, and teacher. We owe much of what TOSS is today to Edgar and his actions. Besides being a leader in the club, he got us our Redwood School and Paramount Ranch fields at which we fly today. He was an instructor and mentor for many current and past club members. Has represented TOSS at SC2, the TRIAD and BUBW (RES) contests for as long as I can remember. Edgar, Myles Moran and others started a highly successful program at Redwood School teaching kids how to build model airplanes and demonstrating R/C sailplane flight. His dedication to our hobby was demonstrated by hauling out winches to the field every Sunday. Or better yet, was to see his amazing collection of model aircraft in his workshop/garage. There will be a 10:00 AM memorial service for Edgar at Mt. Sinai on Sunday 6/10. We will be gathering at the field at 8:30 AM to car pool /caravan to the service. If you wish to attend, please meet us at the field. Maps and additional details will be provided at the field. Our condolences for his family. We will dearly miss you Edgar. Happy flying and may the thermal gods be with you. Bob Swet SPECIAL NOTE from your club president: Sunday's, 6/10, club contest has been CANCELED in respect for Edgar and all that he has done for TOSS. In his honor, starting next year, every club contest held in June will be known as the Edgar Weisman Memorial Contest. P.S. We will be writing a biography on Edgar. If you have any information on his past, photographs, or memories that you wish to share, please send them to Martin Usher [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Silk
Anyone no where I can get aircraft silk. I need repair an old silk and dope plane. Would like red silk especially. Cal Posthuma RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
