Futaba 9C was RE: [RCSE] Radio Advice
At 02:30 PM 11/30/2001 +1300, Chris Bayley wrote: You would to do well to get the 8U or 9C, You might go easy on recommending the 9C. I was on the Futaba mailing list and apparently there is some sorta glitch in the V-Tail sailplane option. Something to do with a factory hardwired premix. If someone has some real experience a 9C or this potential problem please speak up. I was seriously looking at a 9C but decided to wait until this issue was resolved. The Futaba Super 8 is a real nice Tx. Bill -- Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect, it just means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections. Bill Johns Pullman, WA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] stainless/monel
At 08:03 PM 11/21/2001 -0500, Richard Hallett wrote: At a Wal-Mart near the ocean wire line is available. They had monel and stainless. What is the difference? Stainless steel is a steel (primary element Fe, iron) with nickel and chrome added for stain resistance. Good stuff. Monel is a copper-nickel alloy, typically about 70% nickel. Good stuff. If I had to guess, I'd say the stainless steel had a higher electrical resistance, all things being equal, but I've never tested for that. Cheers, Bill -- Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect, it just means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections. Bill Johns Pullman, WA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] HT-14 Airfoil
The HT 12 is on the charles River site. If any one know if the 13 and 14 are there, can you let me know also. I know people are using the HT 12 on HLG, but the others I am unsure of. Chris - Original Message - From: Mike Reed [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: RCSE [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, December 01, 2001 8:33 PM Subject: [RCSE] HT-14 Airfoil I have seen recent mumblings about the HT-12,13,and 14 stab airfoils. In one article, someone stated that the HT-14 could be used on larger sailplanes. I would like to know if this means larger handlaunch or 100 sailplanes? Would this airfoil work in the RE of a Cross Country ship? Mike Reed Ashland Oregon 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: Futaba 9C was RE: [RCSE] Radio Advice
At 09:54 PM 12/1/01 -0800, Bill Johns wrote: At 02:30 PM 11/30/2001 +1300, Chris Bayley wrote: You would to do well to get the 8U or 9C, You might go easy on recommending the 9C. I was on the Futaba mailing list and apparently there is some sorta glitch in the V-Tail sailplane option. Something to do with a factory hardwired premix. If someone has some real experience a 9C or this potential problem please speak up. Basically, one of our fellow RCSE'ers discovered the problem...that v-tail surfaces do not correctly respond when elevator compensation is used in crow mode (one v-tail surface moves more then the other). The problem was confirmed by several other glider guys around the world. Futaba does know of the issue, but they have been vague about when and how the issue would be fixed. I'm hoping they aren't waiting a few years for the next version of the radio (presumably the 9 Super) to fix it. It sounds like a great radio, and would be worth waiting for if they fix it in the near future. Brett RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] A Georgia Peach of a Day
The Atlanta guys have been busy... finding new locations to soar at, focusing on Sod Farms versus the industrial park they had flown at for years... and it has paid off. We started the day with just a light breeze and a tornado of hawks/buzzards working a low core in a huge diameter circle. The thermals were good but really tight, so it took lots of battery to keep all the planes servos going all day... and that made it a great day. We'll be out there again in the morning till about 3pm I guess. I know I have to catch a flight back to Knoxville, but they run till 11pm, so I won't be rushing away :-) Really looking forward to ending this trip, as I hear my new plane the "Rival' is in route to my house. (From Mike Popescu). Also heard rumor that Mantis parts are under construction so it shouldn't be too long before my "pretty" Mantis fuse will have the rest of its components soon just in time for building season. Gordy
[RCSE] 8U Spectra module
Well guys, one and all -- I thank you for my "PUBLIC EDUCATION " regarding a subject I obviously don't know very much about. I was just trying to help out a guy who wanted a good TX. Now that I have hoisted myself on my own petard, I'll close my big mouth and not be so swift to be the "fool that rushes in where angels fear to tread". But it was in fact , rather educational!!Its rather surprizing to know the amount of guys (and talents ) that are lurking on the read side of this who seldom say anything . But it was a good day any way . I won our little local glider contest and brought home a piece of hardware which I will now proudly dispaly next to my rather large piece of humble pie ;-} Bill B.
Re: [RCSE] Futaba transmitters/Hitec Spectra modules
At 1:12 AM -0500 12/1/01, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think maybe it is not a 'farfetched absurdity' that Futaba never FCC type-accepted its transmitter with a Hitec RF module installed..This very topic was the subject of an AMA query to their FCC compliance attorney some months ago. Check with the AMA as to whether their insurance is in effect and whether such an transmitter is in legal operation. I think the answer is 'no' on both counts. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'll bet the guys sells the shorten tx antenna has never type cert their antenna with FCC either. How many people are using those antenna on their transmitter? -- B. Chan Lost in the world of bureaucratic lead tape, and sinking RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] HT-14 Airfoil
I have seen recent mumblings about the HT-12,13,and 14 stab airfoils. In one article, someone stated that the HT-14 could be used on larger sailplanes. I would like to know if this means larger handlaunch or 100 sailplanes? Would this airfoil work in the RE of a Cross Country ship? Mike Reed Ashland Oregon RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
