Re: [RCSE] Wing to fuze joint
Although I haven't seen the idea implemented, local flyers discussed the use of small Radio Shack rare earth magnets (properly oriented) implated at the ends of the wing rod tube (when using a steel wingrod)to hold the wings to the fuze. Else, just put the magnets in the root rib and the fuze. They are tiny and powerful. Actually, James Osborn was demonstrating some extremely powerful, small, rare earth magnets he had obtained from a cabinet maker's supply house, when the topic came up. (the other) Dave in Berkeley, California From: Michael Conte [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [RCSE] Wing to fuze joint Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2002 21:06:30 -0800 Doesn't someone make a set of aluminum wing keepers that use a rubber band passed through the fuselage, attached to a hook and cam lock on each wing? Would this not work with the Aquila? Who makes them? Sincerely, Mike Conte RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. _ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
[RCSE] F3XTD at HSS So Cal.
Hello TD Gurus, We are holding another F3XTD contest this Sunday at the HSS field in Costa Mesa, Ca. Look here for more info. http://www.f3x.com/Contest/F3xtd.htm Please have your entry card in by 8:45. No new entries will be accepted after 9:10. Once the matrix is set the contest is closed. (Sorry but that's the way it works). This will give me some time to set the matrix and we should start flying by 9:30. We will fly 4 10-minute rounds and a fly off if needed. I will try and keep the contest limited to 4 groups max if frequencies allow. This should keep us at 1 round per hour. We will be flying easily until 2:00 so be prepared. RES pilots will form there own group. Please enter 1 class only as we will possibly fly RES along with the open models to save time but you will be scored separately as RES. For those pilots that have flown the contest before you know the drill. Fly, time shag. The contest can not run without your help. This format is a bit different over the normal TD contest; you will be active all day. Many pilots told me they had more fun because they kept busy. As before, bring a good TD winch and battery and your entry is free! We are looking for 4 more winches. Keep it up, Tom Copp Composite Specialties www.f3x.com 949-645-7032 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
Re: [RCSE] Obechi source?/Wing covering
One of our local club members ordered some from Superior Balsa in CA. I think the website is: www.superiorbalsa.com Hope this helps, Kevin At 06:59 PM 10/28/2002 -0500, John Bojack wrote: Anyone have a source for Obechi wood? Any other methods recommended for sheeting a built-up wing that would add strength and airfoil trueness to large-span cross-country glider? Appreciate the help and suggestions. John Bojack LSF 4 #4412
Re: [RCSE] Model Aviation Soaring Column
Are there really that many people doing control line? Based on the AMA's coverage you'd get the impression that soaring is a pretty small event in comparison (which I find hard to believe). Here is another way to look at it. How much do soaring pilots pay for planes, radios and supplies vs. how much do control line guys pay for planes and supplies. I'll bet the magazine's advertisers would rather see the guys that are more likely to buy more get more attention. Of course my big question is how do CL guys keep from getting so dizzy that they fall on their face? Randy Bullard RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
Re: [RCSE] Model Aviation Soaring Column
Of course my big question is how do CL guys keep from getting so dizzy that they fall on their face? And my big question is, how do you fly a CL sailplane on standard CL lines? RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
[RCSE] The Great pumpkin Fly
I would like to say thanks to the CSS for a great contest. If you couldn't make this one you missed a very good time and some great flying as it was not a gimmie to make your time. Thanks to Capn' Jack and Karen for putting up with the crew that shows up at the house when in Cincinnati. It was one of the four great weekends of the year. P.S. I think I can past the alcohol test for pilots at this time. Martin Doney Baldwin, MI(the middle of nowhere) RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
[RCSE] RE: Model Aviation Soaring Column
Jim, you did a great job on the Nats coverage. There are not too many people who can both write well AND take good pictures. It gave the readers a fresh perspective and put the vacation back in my vacation. :-) The abundance of CL in Model Aviation can be explained. Content editor, Bob Hunt, is a hardcore CL guy. The unbalanced space allotments bother me. I have exchanged emails with Bob and he honestly believes that CL is at least as popular as soaring. From the NATS issue, you would guess that CL is 5 times more popular than soaring. In August Bob Hunt sent a letter to the columnists stating that column space and frequency were being changed to better reflect their relative popularity. The same letter said that my column would stay at 1500 words with half the frequency (changing to every other month). Apparently the data being used is based on which box people checked on their AMA renewal forms. I emailed Bob and asked for a list of the new sizes and frequencies. Here is his response: I do not intend to supply a list of all the topics for which there are columns in Model Aviation or their frequency. That will become apparent as the new alignment is implemented. He went on to add that Dave Garwood would now be writing a slope soaring column on the months opposite mine. I was initially pissed off at Bob Hunt's reply and the change that could be considered a demotion. Then I started to weigh the pros and cons. In the past I had often wished that the deadlines came half as often. It is easier to find 6 good topics a year than 12. There is twice as much time to research each topic. Also, I agree that Garwood's slope stuff would be a good addition to the magazine. Garwood goes to more slope events than I do. On the downside, the readers get less thermal soaring coverage. Inserting timely stuff in the thermal soaring column would be even more difficult. Deadline to delivery lag time was 4 months before the frequency restriction. In the end I decided to sit tight and see how things look after a few months. I AM very interested to see the new space/frequency allotments. If the other columns changed at then same time Soaring did, we should see the results in the next issue. Maybe the frequency of some of those CL events will go to once a year ;-) Mike Garton RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
RE: [RCSE] Obechi source?/Wing covering
Superior gets it from Dream catcher hobbies which no longer imports it. they might have some on hand still.. -Original Message-From: Kevin Sheen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2002 11:16 AMTo: John Bojack; [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [RCSE] Obechi source?/Wing coveringOne of our local club members ordered some from Superior Balsa in CA. I think the website is:www.superiorbalsa.comHope this helps,KevinAt 06:59 PM 10/28/2002 -0500, John Bojack wrote: Anyone have a source for Obechi wood?Any other methods recommended for sheeting a built-up wing that would add strength and airfoil trueness to large-span cross-country glider?Appreciate the help and suggestions.John BojackLSF 4 #4412
[RCSE] Vacation report
Just checking to see which list members are on vacation this week. Just kidding! Folks, please remember that if you set auto-response on your RCSE list-subscribed email accounts, then every poster gets an (annoying) copy of your auto-responder message. Most email clients can be set to not auto-respond for certain conditions; for instance, if the email has 'RCSE' in the subject. Thanks! RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
[RCSE] Flying and friends
To everyone that I had the privilege of flying with this year. Thank you all so much From that Capt guy who strongly suggested that I get a real plane. To the kids at the Nats that tried to drown me when we were suppose to be shagging chutes. The memories of this year will not soon be forgotten. If I shook your hand and said thank you I meant it, youve all touched me deeply and brought me back to something that I truly love. Good friends, good food and great flying hope to see you all next year..Reece
[RCSE] Fwd: airtronics stuff for sale
92777 rx is sold... all other gear still available.. Take Care, Mike Stump RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
[RCSE] 29OCT02
I look out my office window. It's snowing. sigh. Bill RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
[RCSE] wing tape
Hi, Dave; We used to use a clear tape permanently attached to the root (about 1 wide) to eliminate the covering from being pulled loose by the attaching tape. (The attaching tape sticks down on top of the permanent tape.) For the permanent tape we used SlickTac which was used to make decals but is probably no longer available. However, any clear, high-tack tape (you don't want IT to peel off) will do. I like Scotch 600, for example but almost any will do. It's amazing how many clear tapes there are out there! Wrap the permanent tape all the way around the root. Then during each flying session, use 3M vinyl tape which holds well but is also easily removable. Hope this helps! Regards; D. O. Darnell ** World's smallest Airtronics Dealer ** (918) 481-5855 - evenings http://www.dozone.net/airtronicsFP.htm RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
[RCSE] snowing...
Yea, but look at it from the positive side ... so many tiny thermal indicators to choose from! From: William E. Johns [EMAIL PROTECTED] I look out my office window. It's snowing. sigh. Bill RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
Re: [RCSE] 29OCT02
WELL GUYS THOSE WHITE THINGS FALLING OUT OF THE SKY ARE BUILDING INDICATORS NOT LIFT INDICATORS! "William E. Johns" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I look out my office window.It's snowing.sigh.BillRCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.Do you Yahoo!? HotJobs - Search new jobs daily now
