Re: [RCSE] Buzz Avril
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RE: [RCSE] 8103 Switch Parts - where?
Hi Russ, It's not the cheapest way to go, but I've found a couple switches for my JR at Radio Shack. They're really very vanilla switches, but I felt better about having the broken one in my hand while I compared. I replaced my 3 way and my crow switches over the last 2 seasons (need to get a cheap radio for sloping, I guess). If you know what you're looking for better than I did, you might want to try Mouser.com or digikey.com. Horizon will certainly repair for you, but they may sell you parts directly, too. Good luck, Brent 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] 8103 Switch Parts - where?
Does anyone know where I can get replacement switches for the 8103? Thanks, Russ Young Bellevue, WA 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] We should start a new thread to bash
I have a hunch there's a special kind of hell for people like us...and it's run by frogs, toads and rodents. Tom --- "Tom H. Nagel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > - Original Message - > From: Steve Gibson > To: rc Soaring Exchange > Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2003 3:13 PM > Subject: [RCSE] We should start a new thread to > bash > > We dumped the hampster and parachute over the > side of C-Deck, and slope lift took over. The chute > went up, not down, and began to drift north, across > Woody Hayes Drive, gaining altitude. Rodent > Control scurried off in pursuit. The chute kept > gaining altitude, must have caught a thermal, and > was last seen heading out over St. John's Arena. We > never did find the chute or the hamsternaut. 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: 3 planes for sale
Khan is sold. 2 x/c planes still available
[RCSE] Sat. 9/20 NorCal F3F race reminder.
This is just a reminder that we will be holding an F3F race this Saturday (9/20) at the Davenport site. The weather forecast is still looking good for Saturday with winds expected to be NW 15-20 knots. I decided to push the start time from 11am to noon on Saturday. Keep your fingers crossed that the N-NE flow doesn't start till Sunday. Race date: Saturday, September 20. Gate opens: 10am. Start time: 12 noon. Location: Davenport aka Big Creek. Race starts at 12 noon. Please be on time. We should be finished by 6pm or so. For insurance reasons the only requirement is that you are a current AMA member. Don't forget to bring your membership cards. Go to this website and click on membership servicies at the top of the page to join or to simply find out more about the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). http://modelaircraft.org/templates/ama/ The gate will be unlocked around 10am and we would like everyone to park inside of the gate and along the east side of the runway between the hanger and the gate. Please park completly off the runway. Sorry, camping is not allowed. The closest store is 5 miles away so make sure to bring plenty of food and water with you. Sometimes it can be pretty cold so make sure to bring a hat, warm clothing, etc. There is also quite a bit of iceplant in the pit area as well as the LZ. This is a great plant for landing on but it will leave stains on your clothing that are very dificult if not impossible to remove, so dress accordingly. I also reccomend you bring a rag and some water to clean your model(s) after landing. A tarp for setting your gear on is a good idea. While there is quite a bit of poison oak at this site all the areas we will be using should be relatively free of this nasty plant. The Davenport site is located around 15 miles north of Santa Cruz. E-mail me if you need more detailed directions. The F3F format allows only one model on the race course at a time so there is NO risk of having a mid-air. Newbies are most welcome and encouraged to join us. Any type of glider will work, bring what you have and give it a try. We will team you up with an experianced F3F pilot your first time out. There is no fee to enter. BTW, this is a premiere slope site located right on the Pacific ocean. I know some of you who lost interest in F3F due to the thermal lottery of Los Banos. Assuming we get some ripping wind, the thermal influence/advantage at this site should be nonexistent. Please forward this message to group lists or individuals if you think there may be some interest. Thank you. Please contact me if you have any questions. Cya there! Dave Reese Santa Cruz, CA 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] Models for sale
I am going to take this opportunity to sell some models that would do better if they were in someone else's Hangar, and would get flown more. Tragi 705X this model is new in Box condition from F3X features superb workmanship with MH32, ballast system, and mfg supplied wire harness. The model is Red white and Blue. from F3X $1350.00 this one is $1150.00 plus shipping My trusty Artemis KC, this is an excellent model that I flew at 2 world championships. The model has never been damaged but does have a few dents in the upper surfaces. Model is ready to fly with 6-MCV2 digital servos, ready for your RX. $850.00 My Artemis Xtra light 57 ounce ready to fly toy. Flies like a handlaunch. This model is also Red white and Blue and is ready to fly with 6-McV2 Digital servos. $800.00 Pike Superior Vtail increased Dihedral Joiners Red White and Blue 4-Jr368"s in the wing HTC 85MG's in the fuse. This model has a repair in the main panel from a collision at the WC. Craig Greening flew it at Denver model is ready to fly $900.00 NYX F3J D Tube model is Yellow on top Blue on Bottom Red tips. No Damage 6-JR 368's excellent model $1000.00 If you are interested in any of these models let me know I can bring them to Visalia. Thanks Larry Jolly
Re: [RCSE] We should start a new thread to bash
Jeez guys, is this really the kind of experimentation we want be known for? Rense Lange-Original Message-From: "Tom H. Nagel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Sent: Sep 18, 2003 10:56 AMTo: Steve Gibson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, rc Soaring Exchange <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Subject: Re: [RCSE] We should start a new thread to bash - Original Message - From: Steve Gibson To: rc Soaring Exchange Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2003 3:13 PM Subject: [RCSE] We should start a new thread to bash Anybody ever tied a parachute to a small animal then dropped it out of an R/C plane? If so, were the results successful ? SJG Many moons ago when I was an undergrad at Ohio State and living in the Stadium Scholarship Dorm, one of the guys had a pet python, and kept hamsters to feed it. We rigged up a parachute and a single serving cereal box to hold the rodent, and prepared to launch the thing off C-Deck, some 93 feet above the west side parking lot. Now, the prevailing fall winds come from the west, and this was long before I knew anything about sailplanes or slope lift. We got some old clunky walkie talkies to coordinate the launch. We were thinking NASA and moon launches. Those of us on C-Deck were Rodent Launch and the guys in the parking lot were Rodent Control. We dumped the hampster and parachute over the side of C-Deck, and slope lift took over. The chute went up, not down, and began to drift north, across Woody Hayes Drive, gaining altitude. Rodent Control scurried off in pursuit. The chute kept gaining altitude, must have caught a thermal, and was last seen heading out over St. John's Arena. We never did find the chute or the hamsternaut. OK, it is not a Chuck Anderson story, but it's all I got. 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] New Thread
In a message dated 9/17/03 11:29:43 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << t's time for the chicken cannon :-) >> How about a CAT-a-PULT! (with credit to the Wizard of Id) Good Lift! 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] I Hate to Drive
Great gentlemen. Now you're turning the best pilot we've got in this country into a bus driver. Geez, no respect. Man, I bet you won't even have exact change either. ;-) Bill Swingle Janesville, CA [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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] need C.G. advice for airquest zuni
Anyone out there know the CG for a airquest zuni wingeron?? any input welcomed. kevin kavaney 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] We should start a new thread to bash
- Original Message - From: Steve Gibson To: rc Soaring Exchange Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2003 3:13 PM Subject: [RCSE] We should start a new thread to bash Anybody ever tied a parachute to a small animal then dropped it out of an R/C plane? If so, were the results successful ? SJG Many moons ago when I was an undergrad at Ohio State and living in the Stadium Scholarship Dorm, one of the guys had a pet python, and kept hamsters to feed it. We rigged up a parachute and a single serving cereal box to hold the rodent, and prepared to launch the thing off C-Deck, some 93 feet above the west side parking lot. Now, the prevailing fall winds come from the west, and this was long before I knew anything about sailplanes or slope lift. We got some old clunky walkie talkies to coordinate the launch. We were thinking NASA and moon launches. Those of us on C-Deck were Rodent Launch and the guys in the parking lot were Rodent Control. We dumped the hampster and parachute over the side of C-Deck, and slope lift took over. The chute went up, not down, and began to drift north, across Woody Hayes Drive, gaining altitude. Rodent Control scurried off in pursuit. The chute kept gaining altitude, must have caught a thermal, and was last seen heading out over St. John's Arena. We never did find the chute or the hamsternaut. OK, it is not a Chuck Anderson story, but it's all I got.
[RCSE] Model mags, what's wrong, and maybe how to improve them?
> No one has mentioned the German model magazines, such as Aufind. My
> German is poor but these magazines are a real incentive to improve it.
My favorite model mag is RCM, out of England. Beautiful pictures,
instructive articles, and plans. Not enough sailplanes, but I'm learning
to accept that.
The first RC glider I built, the Bug, came from its pages.
> They always have lots of data and informative photos and figures which
> are language-independent. There are reviews of state-of-the-art
> commercial products as well as stories about the projects of some very
> inventive modellers, in a place where RC Modelling is a highly
> respected
> pursuit. I also enjoy reading the many small ads for unique aircraft
> and other products which are made by craftsmen, in cottage
> industries, and which are not widely marketed outside of magazine ads
> and
> word-of-mouth.
That sounds fantastic. I wish it was in English. Babelfish makes it into
some sort of Schwartzneggerian joke. It's like having Conan out at the
slope.
> This thread may have more to do with the frustration of
> some (most?) old-timers with the sad fact that the
> hobby of the designer/builder and the sport of piloting
> seem to be getting farther and farther apart.
I agree. I like to build things and then stand, agog, as they fly. ("It
FLIES?") I'm not a sportsman. I don't like to compete very much, but boy,
do I like to make things as beautiful as I can.
But I know that's not for everyone. I consider the sportsman flyers to
be a separate species from me, and I can enjoy their speed and elegant
flight while sharing the slope.
> Until
> very recently if you wanted to fly model airplanes you
> *had* to build your own. All sports have their roots
> in some other more basic activity that involved making
> the equipment. It's the nature of industrial society
> that any demand for material things will eventually be
> met by producers and sportsmen (consumers) will make
> some of them rich.
Geez, people are getting rich making model planes? Who? No, I think that
there are builders who are sharing with their friends and trying to
cover the costs of being crafstmen.
I can't build that good a plane yet, but if I were to charge what I
charge as a designer for one of my planes, no one could afford one. I'm
not even sure *I* can. So my hats off to those of you who can do it and
not lose money out the nose, and more hats off to those of you who lose
money out the nose and still love it.
> Archery started simply as a way to put food on the
> table. The stone age hunters spent evenings flaking
> arrowheads and fleching shafts. Now it's a sport
> that's catered to by a huge industry and the sportsman
> may not even see a wild animal more than once a year,
> if even then.
And I would argue that knapped flint and fire-hardened wood make a
stunningly beautiful arrow. Elegant, refined, and deadly effective. It
would sure be a different experience to hunt that way.
> Model aviation started with Sir George Cayley's first
> crude glider in 1804. About 60 years later Alphonse
> Penaud started using rubber bands to power his models
> and in 1871 his "planophore" flew 131 feet. These, and
> many more, were scientific instruments *not* toys yet
> you can walk into any hobby shop and buy a mass
> produced *toy* that's not much more sophisticated than
> the original planophore.
There are planophores you can get as birthday cards, shaped like
butterflies. They cost pennies.
> Is this pandering to an illiterate bourgeoisie? No,
> it's just the inevitable result of industrialization.
Well, in less provocative terms, you're selling to a market, rather than
sharing knowledge with friends. There's a difference between quantum
mechanics and buying a microwave, after all.
> A once vital activity gets sorted out into a hobby
> (production) and a sport (consumption).
I'm not sure that sport is mere consumption. I *would* say that the
outcome of the craft of building is consumed as the medium for the craft
of the sportsman.
> Most of the model aviation magazines have chosen to
> service the sportsmen and that's okay but it leaves
> guys like me out in the cold. There's probably just
> not as much money in catering to hobbyists because it
> requires a more technically sophisticated editorial
> staff and there's more time involved in writing a
> technical article than a product review with some
> glossy pictures.
Those glossy pictures cost a lot, but they sell a lot, too. RCSD is so
those of us who are engineers or artists can share our stuff, too.
> I for one would rather see one good
> isometric and an orthographic projection than five full
> color photos but that's just me.
Ah, here we get to the crux of the issue: information density. A
three-view or isometric is designed to present the maximum amount of
information with minimum noise. Personally, I'd like to see plans
alongside every photo in a mag. That i
Re: [RCSE] German Model Mags - was: "Illiterate generation?" / Model Magazines
Also see: http://www.vth.de/Modellbau/DEFAULT.HTM http://www.modellsport.de/ Jimmy Dieter @ ShredAir wrote: Anyone got an links to subscribing to these German mags ?? Aufwind is at http://www.aufwind-magazin.de -- E-mail them to subscribe, they do speak English, and they will process your credit card. One refreshing thing about this and other German magazines is the fact that editors and vendors/advertisers do a whole lot less mutual back-scratching than is blatant in some magazines here. This means, you actually can get some meaningful product reviews... Dieter Mahlein http://shredair.com 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-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] German Model Mags - was: "Illiterate generation?" / Model Magazines
Thanks for the link, there are some articles on-line, for everyone's info I use babelfish to translate pages on line its not perfect but does very well the link is as below. http://babelfish.altavista.com/ Regards Chris - Original Message - From: "Dieter @ ShredAir" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2003 4:22 AM Subject: Re: [RCSE] German Model Mags - was: "Illiterate generation?" / Model Magazines > > >Anyone got an links to subscribing to these German mags ?? > > Aufwind is at http://www.aufwind-magazin.de -- E-mail them to > subscribe, they do speak English, and they will process your credit > card. > > One refreshing thing about this and other German magazines is the > fact that editors and vendors/advertisers do a whole lot less mutual > back-scratching than is blatant in some magazines here. This means, > you actually can get some meaningful product reviews... > > Dieter Mahlein > http://shredair.com > > 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-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.
