RE: [RCSE] Re: Perf. Soaring Mag Ceases Operations
John Derstine wrote lots of great stuff, including: Reader exchanges such as this one are constant ebb and flow of conversational one upmansship most of the time. Few words of wisdom filter through, and when they do, they are not recognized much of the time. Everyone one is now a google expert. I have my own theories on the Post Modernism trend and how it affects everything we do in today's world. I see it in schools where students no longer read, they scan for tidbits of useful information. They do not synthesize, and internalize, so much as regurgitate facts. Facts gleaned from search engines, and snippets of articles cut and pasted. Bravo! What a brilliant post, with deep insights on R/C, the Internet, and society as a whole. Neil Stainton Leamington Spa, UK. -- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 7.0.230 / Virus Database: 262.6.5 - Release Date: 31/03/2004 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] Two meter gliders
Is it the overall weight that matters or the wing loading? Reason for asking - my LAR 2M will come in at 5 oz/ft^2 at 36 oz. 21 oz. will be unobtainable. Airfoil is the AG36 thinned to 90%. Thanks. RVC My 2-meter Aegea weighs 21 oz, with a 6.2 oz/ft^2 loading, and I wish it was a bit lighter. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.648 / Virus Database: 415 - Release Date: 3/31/04
Re: [RCSE] Question about solenoids
yclui_hk wrote: The majority of commercial winches are equipped with two solenoids and I am not sure whether they are serving different purposes or just connected in parallel to increase the current handling capability. Can anyone shed some light on this please ? Wiring diagrams: http://isoar.ca/~andrewm/rc/winch/wiring.html -- Andrew E. Mileski 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] Two meter gliders
I calculate your model's wing area is 7.2 sq ft with an aspect ratio of only 6. Are you sure of the wing area? Big span and low wing loading mean low induced drag, but all that wetted area (if correct) will increase the profile drag. IMO for pure gliders (rather than electric ones) weight isn't important, wing loading is. Neil Stainton Leamington Spa, UK. -Original Message- From: Rick Van Clief [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 03 April 2004 17:52 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [RCSE] Two meter gliders Is it the overall weight that matters or the wing loading? Reason for asking - my LAR 2M will come in at 5 oz/ft^2 at 36 oz. 21 oz. will be unobtainable. Airfoil is the AG36 thinned to 90%. Thanks. RVC -- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 7.0.230 / Virus Database: 262.6.5 - Release Date: 31/03/2004 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] Multiplex wing servo - has anyone tried ?
Looks weird, expensive too but is it good ? http://www.multiplex-rc.de/hp/produkte/images/006538601.jpg 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] Flaps servos are stalling when in flap stick is in full up0 flap position.
When in move the flap stick just one notch the servos stop stalling. I have a 8103. How do I adj to get the stall out? Many thanks Stan 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] Windstar 2 meter ARF-EP sailplane and everything to go with it all new
I have a Thunder Tiger Windstar 2 meter ARF-EP sailplane for sale it is complete ready to fly , includes Hitec Focus 4 FM radio with servos, receiver, battery and auto cut off swith, Hobbico 900 AC/DC charger, 2 - 7 cell 1500 Mah motor batteries, every is brand new in boxes. $250.00 + shipping Ron [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Eclipse programming help
Hi all, I'm trying to help a friend setup an Art Hobby Sierra along with a Hitec Eclipse. I've gone through the manual a couple of times and I can setup crow so that everything is moving in the right direction but I'm missing something because the flaps are drooping. Does anyone know of a link to help me along? I searched google but didn't see anything obvious. Is anyone using an Eclipse and have any pointers? Thanks in advance for any suggestions, Kevin 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] Flaps servos are stalling when in flap stick is in full up0 flap
Hi Stan, Are you using JR digital servos by any chance? A friend of mine had this same problem in his Icon last weekend, except for him it happened at full flap. The servo basically turned itself off at full flap, and you could move it by hand freely. One click less (or 98% ATV) and it turned back on and followed the other flap perfectly. Very strange I thought... Cheers, Adam Date: Sat, 03 Apr 2004 14:07:45 -0600 From: Stan Myers [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Soaring Digest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Flaps servos are stalling when in flap stick is in full up0 flap position. Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] When in move the flap stick just one notch the servos stop stalling. I have a 8103. How do I adj to get the stall out? Many thanks Stan 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] Nose Weight?
I like this idea from Mark Mech about using paraffin wax instead of epoxy to hold the nose weight in place. Has anyone tried this with standard buck shot yet. Not sure what size buck shot I have since I'm not a hunter, but it's fairly small. Maybe as small as bird shot. Sure would be a lot easier to adjust weight. Wes Gibson AMA 607029 LSF 7533 -Original Message- From: Aerofoam [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2004 8:41 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [RCSE] Re: Nose Weight? I use shot gun pellets, ( old ones ) This summer I needed to come up with some large nose weights for some mid sized UAV's. We had an abundance of tungsten powder and paraffin wax, so I filled the nose with powder, then poured the molten wax in and stirred the mess up. I only added enough wax to saturate the powder, it doesn't take much. The weight can easily be modified by scooping out the excess with a spoon. Ours were about 12lbs per plane!!! I was thinking about putting together a glider nose weight kit with 5oz. of tungsten, and 2oz. wax with a piece of plastic to glue in as a retainer. If anyone is interested, I will put them together. It is only feasible if I order a lot of tungsten, the stuff is fairly cheap in quantity.. Mark Mech www.aerofoam.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.
RE: [RCSE] Nose Weight?
I would think that it might melt in the summer which would be a bit messy. I like this idea from Mark Mech about using paraffin wax _ Check out MSN PC Safety Security to help ensure your PC is protected and safe. http://specials.msn.com/msn/security.asp 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] Nose Weight?
Hello. I don't mean to be a pill here but. I don't think the Wax method would work in the Sacramento valley where temps in the summer reach upwards of 115 deg. CA works well, epoxy is more secure. Cheers AL The Old Bag Lady 530-343-1715 - Original Message - From: Wes Gibson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Aerofoam [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 03, 2004 1:40 PM Subject: RE: [RCSE] Nose Weight? I like this idea from Mark Mech about using paraffin wax instead of epoxy to hold the nose weight in place. Has anyone tried this with standard buck shot yet. Not sure what size buck shot I have since I'm not a hunter, but it's fairly small. Maybe as small as bird shot. Sure would be a lot easier to adjust weight. Wes Gibson AMA 607029 LSF 7533 -Original Message- From: Aerofoam [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2004 8:41 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [RCSE] Re: Nose Weight? I use shot gun pellets, ( old ones ) This summer I needed to come up with some large nose weights for some mid sized UAV's. We had an abundance of tungsten powder and paraffin wax, so I filled the nose with powder, then poured the molten wax in and stirred the mess up. I only added enough wax to saturate the powder, it doesn't take much. The weight can easily be modified by scooping out the excess with a spoon. Ours were about 12lbs per plane!!! I was thinking about putting together a glider nose weight kit with 5oz. of tungsten, and 2oz. wax with a piece of plastic to glue in as a retainer. If anyone is interested, I will put them together. It is only feasible if I order a lot of tungsten, the stuff is fairly cheap in quantity.. Mark Mech www.aerofoam.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.
[RCSE] Flaps servos are stalling when in flap stick is in full up0 flap
When in move the flap stick just one notch the servos stop stalling. I have a 8103. How do I adj to get the stall out? can you spell subtrim OR travel adjust? I can and use it for adjusting throws, when I am in an incredibly lazy state of mind, but the right thing to do is to keep Subtrims as close to zero as possible, by shortening or lengthing the flap linkage. Remember a stalled servo is a servo that is on fire inside. The brushes are glowing like heating elements and leaving tiny little burn marks on the commutator plates that when viewed with an electron microscope look amazingly like mouse tracks made by a chicken with fake mouse feet on. Stan, Simple change your linkage till your flaps rest neutral when the flap stick is up. And you can use your flap subtrim menu to make adjustments from there. Gordy
[RCSE] Rain and R/C Soaring
Does anybody out there have any quantitative idea of how much a light sprinkle of rain affects the performance ( polar ) of a 60 inch speed 400 plane such as the 'Evenger'? 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] Nose Weight?
PVA -- white wood glue -- works well. Martin Usher CA works well, epoxy is more secure. 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] Nose Weight?
Put the "shot" in a mini baggy and secure in the nose with a piece of soft foam. Dan Martin Usher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: PVA -- white wood glue -- works well.Martin Usher CA works well, epoxy is more secure.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.Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business $15K Web Design Giveaway - Enter today
