[RCSE] For Sale Airtronics Vision 8 SP
Since I have so many Vision Radios which I use many of them I am going to sell one of them it has a 8 sailplane model memory Airtronics and is in good shape price is 250.00 with shipping email me if interested thanks Mike.M Team SWSA [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Winch launching... thanks!
All the negative stuff that gets posted where (some deserved Roy!) I thought I post a positive I learned right here. To the person who posted a few weeks ago, or months, whatever, about changing to my left foot for the pedal since I launch right handed. THANK FRIGGIN YOU I think he was with the CRRC. For me winching launching was a frightening experience every single time. When launching with my right foot I'd stumble backwards or otherwise lose balance 50% of the time. I approached winching each time with trepidation. I switch to standing sideways with my left shoe on the pedal and tossing the plane almost over my head as it pulls. It works GREAT! Knock on wood, now launching is no big deal. I just have to work on throwing it straight ahead (I tend to toss it to the left - sometimes WAY to the left). Really I don't recall your name, but thanks. That article was a revelation and shows again, sometimes the net is worth is weight in gold. :) Best wishes, = --- Jeffrey D. Gortatowsky La Habra Heights, California "Madam, there's no such thing as a tough child -- if you parboil them first for seven hours, they always come out tender. " - W.C. Fields "What wretched scoundrel stole the cork from my lunch?" - W.C. Fields 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: Dwyer Liar
I still have mine from 10 years ago. Probably as accurate now as it was then. 8-) Really can't complain for my ten bucks. Really impressive to newbies. 8-) Have fun everybody. Tom Ramirez
Re: [RCSE] Opinions on Falcon 600
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone remember the Mark Allen Falcon 600? Any comments about how it flies? Anyone build one electric? thanks- Kristopher I remember the Falcon 600 well. I flew one in 2m for several years and really liked the way it flew. Bob McGowen flew one for many years and could beat most unlimited ships with it. Built straight and properly set up, they are a very nice flying 2m full house sailplane. The one piece wing is a bit of a nuisance in getting it in and out of your shop (watch out for doorways) and it needs something a bit bigger than a small car to carry it comfortably, although I did carry mine in my Celica Hatchback. The electric conversion is doable, I suppose but it will be really tight fitting the batteries in that small, slim fuselage. Personally, I'd just build it as a pure sailplane and enjoy it. I think you'll really like it. 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 value of a Wind Gauge
so I have to wonder, outside of having a cool gadget, would one of these digitals or Dwyer tubes actually be of much real USE to me? For TD?Nope but its the season to buy silly stuff we are likely never to use especially for $10 :-)For Slope Racing and I suppose F3J and F3B, where wind equals launch line tactics. For TDThe 'grand' idea is to be able to check the wind speed and then calculate the exact amount of ballast needed for your particular sailplane, best done by leaving the field and sitting in front of the CRT... :-) When in fact most of us would rather just fly. Having calculated the exact wing loading won't get us another minute of task time or 10 more landing points...practicing in high winds will. Having practiced in crappy high wind weather, then it becomes clear what the 'value' of ballast is. Gordy
Re:Re: [RCSE] Alternate Source for the Digital Wind Gauge
I was wondering myself about just how useful these are, especially the lower-priced ones. For some time now I have been eyeing the Dwyer clear plastic tube/pith ball type meters in the Sporty's Pilot Shop catalogs and Hobby-Lobby web site... I have so far always wound up prioritizing for something else like an extra servo, etc. I take it these radio shack models are not anemometer types, but use some kind of thermistor or similar sensor? Haven't seen any yet. I usually as a rule don't try to fly in over 20 MPH winds... I can *DO* it, but the extra worry about damage and repair costs or losing it landing off-field takes too much of the fun out of it for me, EPP or not. I have enough good visual cues around my neighborhood: powerplant smokestacks. high flagpoles, treetops, etc... that I can tell pretty well if it's go or no-go conditions from my driveway, and I don't have any slopes available to me... so I have to wonder, outside of having a cool gadget, would one of these digitals or Dwyer tubes actually be of much real USE to me? 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] La Crosse Wind Gauge Site
How do you know if they are calibrated correctly? :~) On Tue, 23 Nov 2004 17:44:08 EST [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thanks for finding this one Bill, it is truly a nice piece...if you are dying to know the wind speed. It looks like it is definitely worth the $40 or so (didn't check on shipping). Here's the address for it http://www.weatherconnect.com/product.asp?itmky=441601. The RS unit is still $9.99 and likely good enough to tell IF there is wind :-) but if you need or want to know the speed exactly, apparently we'll have to pay more for that:-) Gordy Mike RemusLOFT Glider ClubFort Wayne INLSF Level 5 #112Remember; Dreams are the seedlings of reality. Dream Lofty dreams!
Re: [RCSE] Alternate Source for the Digital Wind Gauge
Of what I read about part # 64-1119 it's only good for top speed of 30 mph. Probably be good for flyers on east coast, but out west wind starts at 30. Rich - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 1:19 PM Subject: [RCSE] Alternate Source for the Digital Wind Gauge http://www.science-city.com/diwiga.html About $20 from these guys, so go phone hunting with your local RS's for their close out version. Gordy
[RCSE] compulsion Assembly instructions
All, Thanks for the response for my call for assembly instructions for the Compulsion. I received several copies and am now set. Hope to see you all next year on the thermal circuit. Have a Happy Thanksgiving John
RE: [RCSE] Alternate Source for the Digital Wind Gauge
Science City also sells a Thermal Locator like the Free Flight guys use! http://www.science-city.com/lifxtrbufxbu.html Buddy -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 4:20 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [RCSE] Alternate Source for the Digital Wind Gauge http://www.science-city.com/diwiga.html About $20 from these guys, so go phone hunting with your local RS's for their close out version. Gordy
Re: [RCSE] Alternate Source for the Digital Wind Gauge
The guys that going flying with an "Old Buzzard Goes Soaring " book under their arm. Ray Hayes http://www.skybench.com Home of Wood Crafters - Original Message - From: "Mike Remus" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 4:36 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Alternate Source for the Digital Wind Gauge > Who needs a gadget to tell about the wind at your flying site anyway? A > hand full of loose grass and a nearby flags is trustworthy enough for me > :~) > > Mike Remus > LOFT Glider Club > Fort Wayne IN > LSF Level 5 #112 > Remember; Dreams are the seedlings of reality. Dream Lofty dreams! > > > On Tue, 23 Nov 2004 16:19:45 EST [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > http://www.science-city.com/diwiga.html > > About $20 from these guys, so go phone hunting with your local RS's for > their close out version. > > Gordy > > > Mike Remus > LOFT Glider Club > Fort Wayne IN > LSF Level 5 #112 > Remember; Dreams are the seedlings of reality. Dream Lofty dreams! 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] Old Favorite Dwyer Liar.
Ya know, the old tried an true unit from Dwyer. Jokingly referred to as the Dwyer Liar really isn't bad. It doesn't require batteries, isn't fragile and costs about $9.95. It'll tell ya if there's wind. Plus, I can ya from personal experience that when you're standing on the slope in gale force winds, it does a fine job of providing a strong sense of satisfaction when that little indicator ball slams against the maximum reading of 65MPH. Bill Swingle Janesville, 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] Another Wind Gauge, same but cheaper :-)
http://www.provantage.com/buy-7lcrs05n-handheld-anemometer-weather-channel-logo-la-crosse-technology-ea-3010twc-shopping.htm $33 and a good one :-) Gordy
[RCSE] La Crosse Wind Gauge Site
Thanks for finding this one Bill, it is truly a nice piece...if you are dying to know the wind speed. It looks like it is definitely worth the $40 or so (didn't check on shipping). Here's the address for it http://www.weatherconnect.com/product.asp?itmky=441601. The RS unit is still $9.99 and likely good enough to tell IF there is wind :-) but if you need or want to know the speed exactly, apparently we'll have to pay more for that:-) Gordy
[RCSE] Starlight model parts, lost his email from west coast,help!
Ive lost the email name for my west coast connection for Starlight model parts. We talked about 2- 3 months ago. Or if anyone else has parts they would like to part with,,, please contact me! thanks Richard Burnoski RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
[RCSE] La Crosse price correction
Oops, I meant ~40$. Bill Swingle Janesville, 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.
Re: [RCSE] Alternate Wind Gauge Supplier
The LaCrosse unit seems to be ~35$. http://www.weatherconnect.com Bill Swingle 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 .950 O.D. brass tube
Hi, I'm makeing some ballast slugs and need this size tubing. Looking for thin sidewalls. My hobby shop has nothing this big. Anyone know of a source? Thanks, Dave Hauch Mich. 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] Alternate Source for the Digital Wind Gauge
You can usually get a Radio Shack store to do a computer search on where are the nearest stores which have out-of-stock items. I did this in the Austin area today, and did find one store which had a few (I bought most of them for the Austin Silent Flyers members).
[RCSE] Alternate Wind Gauge Supplier
There appears to be an alternate supplier for the discontinued RS unit but at ~ $20: http://www.science-city.com/diwiga.html For about 2X there's the La Crosse Technology EA-3010 Handheld Wind Meter. At $40 (from several retailers) it's about the lowest priced unit using anemometer technology. Range is 0.4 to ~ 67 mph. Google for several different suppliers. I don't have one (yet) but La Crosse is generally OK stuff. Starts to get out of the 'quick-buy' range but maybe for a holiday wish list? Gotta get back to my worms.. - Dave R 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] Opinions on Falcon 600
Does anyone remember the Mark Allen Falcon 600? Any comments about how it flies? Anyone build one electric? thanks- Kristopher 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] Louisville Area RS stores have Wind Gauges
I just called and their computers show that local stores have about a dozen of them on hand, can't imagine they'll fly off the shelf, so if some one wants one and can't find it locally, contact me and I'll see about getting one for you. Gordy
Re: [RCSE] Alternate Source for the Digital Wind Gauge
Who needs a gadget to tell about the wind at your flying site anyway? A hand full of loose grass and a nearby flags is trustworthy enough for me :~) Mike RemusLOFT Glider ClubFort Wayne INLSF Level 5 #112Remember; Dreams are the seedlings of reality. Dream Lofty dreams! On Tue, 23 Nov 2004 16:19:45 EST [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.science-city.com/diwiga.html About $20 from these guys, so go phone hunting with your local RS's for their close out version. Gordy Mike RemusLOFT Glider ClubFort Wayne INLSF Level 5 #112Remember; Dreams are the seedlings of reality. Dream Lofty dreams!
[RCSE] Alternate Source for the Digital Wind Gauge
http://www.science-city.com/diwiga.html About $20 from these guys, so go phone hunting with your local RS's for their close out version. Gordy
Re: [RCSE] Re: Wind Meter and ...
<> Yup, that's the one. Looks like a really neat unit but it's discontinued (verified at local RS this PM). So if you can find it on the shelf, grab it while you can. Additional product info: _http://support.radioshack.com/support_radios/doc71/71427.pdf_ (http://support.radioshack.com/support_radios/doc71/71427.pdf) There's gotta be an alternate supplier somewhere! - Dave R 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] Found a RS Wind Gauge Review on the web
From what it says, the Radio Shack unit is 'worth' about $9.99 :-( I have seen one on the flying field and it did tell us wind speed and direction, but was it 'real' speed? Not sure, thats the fun of doing reviews :-) Gordy From the review below, it was originally $29.99, the reduced to $19.99, I got it for $9.99, and likely other Radio Shacks will have it at this price. You can always take it back if its not an "anemometer"-) http://www.windsurfingradio.com/digest/v1.1/review.html
Re: [RCSE] "Pity the fool who missed out on the Radio Shack..."
At 02:25 PM 11/23/2004, you wrote: Radio Shack's info: Digital Sport Wind Gauge with Built-In Flashlight Catalog # 63-1119 Sure looks like it IS discontinued...course so were the Talking Timers and they showed up on the web. But before they disappeared, I swooped into most of the RS's in the USA and bought up all I could find :-). Let your fingers do the walking and call various Shacks in your neighboring areas or your distant friends areas, to see if their stores have one. Gordy My local Radio Shack was able to order one for me back in September. Never hurts to try. Chuck Anderson 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] air travel, transporting RC a/c
I have used an archery bow case for about a dozen trips from Nashville
Tennessee to Sacramento, California while flying on three different
airlines without damage to a model. The bow case was checked as luggage
without additional charge. Paid less than $30 for mine at Kmart about 10
years ago. Maximum length of any component is limited to about 52
inches. My models all had four piece wings with a 48 inch long
fuselage. The last one was designed to fit in the bow case and had a 132
inch wing span when assembled.
Chuck Anderson
At 11:26 PM 11/19/2004, you wrote:
What have people come up as far as novel methods for transporting a/c
for jet-travel?
I went to Illinois, where I had a GP Slinger ("flying wing") mailed to
my address. Darn thing was so well thought out, I had the thing
assembled quickly (some people claim 30 minutes)..2 wing sections
connected with slip-fit Al tubes & wings taped together. Almost like
these fancy glider ships (wings slip-fit with reinforcement rods,
followed by some "tape").
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2922634
"I had the kit shipped to me in Illinois, built it, & flew for my
friends. Then, I disassembled it, & took the Slinger box as a carry-on
back home to California. The modular system made the Slinger a portable
e-flier for jet-travel. No hassle in packing a 48" wing (say, as a
check-in)."
So, I guess I found a plane which could be assembled/disassembled
quickly..& be taken as a *carry-on*. Not a check-in. I remember
seeing the European fliers at the HLG World Meet (Poway, CA): lots of
fancy cases shipped as check-in? (or was it pre-shipped freight). I
used the original box, which came out 48" (l+w+h), which is technically
3" over the 45" limit for AA (American Airlines) carry-on. I could
stash it in the front of the plane, in the closet where business-types
put their suit-hangars.
I'd like to hear some "examples" where people have used innovative
transportable a/c and/or creative packing techniques to transport on an
airline. Some of these smaller e-planes could be squeezed into a
carryon. I was in Illinois (breezy & windy), so the 48" wing was
pretty much the smallest plane I could use. I had a devil of a time
flying the wing in those swirly midwestern winds, it was a completely
different feel from where I usually fly (Rose Bowl in Pasadena).
That's a question I have. At those big glider meets, how do people
transport these big gliders? Do they pay extra for a check-in box
which can accomadate those planes?
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[RCSE] "Pity the fool who missed out on the Radio Shack..."
Radio Shack's info: Digital Sport Wind Gauge with Built-In Flashlight Catalog # 63-1119 Sure looks like it IS discontinued...course so were the Talking Timers and they showed up on the web. But before they disappeared, I swooped into most of the RS's in the USA and bought up all I could find :-). Let your fingers do the walking and call various Shacks in your neighboring areas or your distant friends areas, to see if their stores have one. Gordy
Re: [RCSE] "I pity the boy who ain't got a Radio Shack...."
Gordy's full of... uh... ballast... yeah, that's it. hehe! JW --- Ray Hayes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Gordy, > > I hope your review includes a ballast chart for all > the popular sailplanes > IE: > > Windspeed/ballast > Windspeed/ballast you get > the idea ?? > > Compulsion10 Mph / 12 oz 14 Mph > / 18 oz etc.. > > > Happy Thanksgiving Turkey, see you on the OVSS > circuit next year. > > > Ray Hayes > http://www.skybench.com > Home of Wood Crafters > - Original Message - > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 9:23 AM > Subject: [RCSE] "I pity the boy who ain't got a > Radio Shack" > > > > Wind Meter! > > > > Get this part $9.99! > > > > It even has a LED flashlight in the bottom. Smart > device and made so that > it > > can bang around in your flight bag with nothing to > get damaged. > > > > Yup, an upcoming RC Soaring Digest Review ;-) > > > > Gordy > > > > > 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!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.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] Re: Wind Meter
<> Do you have a specific part number? I went looking for this last month and was told it was a discontinued item that could only be found in stores that still had left over inventory (sadly, none in our region). Is this in current stock or catalog? Thx, - Dave R 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] Antenna Wire
>>Been told that wire guage has no impact on reception, >>curious to know if that's true or not. Yes, it is true. But for mechanical reasons multistrand is preferred. Insulated is also not required but is preferred for both mechanical and electrical reasons. Generally speaking you can use most any conductor. I've used music wire too, when the installation lended itself to do so. I know one guy who used the burglar alarm window foil. But mechanical durability is often overlooked and just taken for granted. An installation can be thought acceptable when it's really doomed to eventually fail. Bill Swingle 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] RE: Hoopes wiring harness, ...
"Molex" is molded on my new Hoopes harness wing to fuse connector, black in color, that was supplied with my new Graphite 2. Both Barry and Tom must have worked together on this harness cause it was done well and fitted the G 2 near perfect. My first Hoopes system but not my last. Also the G 2 flies quite well and I would reccomend this bird to any one without reservation. Regards, Dave Corven.
Re: [RCSE] "I pity the boy who ain't got a Radio Shack...."
Gordy, I hope your review includes a ballast chart for all the popular sailplanes IE: Windspeed/ballast Windspeed/ballast you get the idea ?? Compulsion10 Mph / 12 oz 14 Mph / 18 oz etc.. Happy Thanksgiving Turkey, see you on the OVSS circuit next year. Ray Hayes http://www.skybench.com Home of Wood Crafters - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 9:23 AM Subject: [RCSE] "I pity the boy who ain't got a Radio Shack" > Wind Meter! > > Get this part $9.99! > > It even has a LED flashlight in the bottom. Smart device and made so that it > can bang around in your flight bag with nothing to get damaged. > > Yup, an upcoming RC Soaring Digest Review ;-) > > Gordy > 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] JR 368's
Try www.rcsuperstore.com , Although they're selection is small they have 368's for $59.95 and standard shipping is free.They also have a price guarantee on everything they carry,as best as I can remember they were pretty fast about getting the servos to me Allan Parsons Orlando Buzzards 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] RE: Hoopes wiring harness, ...
Well I have to chime in here... First you can get the Hoopes connectors with the DB-15 or the other black connector. Dammit Jim I am a Doctor not an electrician, and can not think of the names of the black plugs Tom uses right now..lol As to the "New" Wiring harness I will NEVER order another Icon again with that POS harness in it I will only get it with the Hoopes or an equivalent. Here's is my reason. I have a Few Icons all with the Hoopes connectors ( and a few other birds...lol) and never had a failure due to the connectors in over 1000 hours of flying my Icons, now brain fade that is a another thread unto it's self. But when I got my newest Icon (pre NATS) with that P.O.S. new harness read that as a Non-Hoopes. I had two failures in the first two day's of flying. Compared to the Hoopes the quality of this new harness is terrible Don what in the He.. were you thinking. I ended up tearing out that "new" harness with the third failure. I have heard of two others with Icons doing the same, but I do not remember who they were. I guess I got use to Millspeck quality. So if you order a Icon make sure you get the Hoopes with the DB-15 not the "new" wire set. Dr. Danny Williams Soon to be the X,President of Rocky Mountain Soaring Association Denver, CO http://www.rmsadenver.com ~ Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2004 18:58:04 -0600 From: "James V. Bacus" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: RCSE <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [RCSE] RE: Hoopes wiring harness, ... Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Uh, the new ones with the DB-15 computer monitor connectors are not Hoopes connectors. I have ICON's with both styles, I have not flown the new one yet. The apparent difference here is the center panel now plugs into the fuse and makes connection, the old style you connected the connectors, stuffed them and the wires in the fuse, and bolted the center panel on. I don't like to change things that work well, but this is the way the ICON is delivered now days. Bad thing here is I can't field swap ICON parts in the field with this new connector, so that wing is now for that fuse only. And with my last ICON I also took delivery of a new molded Image (ya, not an ICON 2m but it is painted to look like my ICON's), believe it or not, it came with a Hoopes connector. At 06:28 PM 11/22/2004, Barry Andersen wrote: >I have one of the first new connector fitted Icon's. Mine has worked >flawlessly and I enjoy the "plug and play". Jim Downers Grove, IL Member of the Chicago SOAR club, AMA 592537LSF 7560 Level IV ICQ: 6997780 AIM: InventorJim R/C Soaring blog at www.jimbacus.net - Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2004 20:06:19 -0500 From: Barry Andersen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "James V. Bacus" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: RCSE <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [RCSE] RE: Hoopes wiring harness, ... Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Yep, I know that, I wasn't clear in my post. The new Van Leeuwen connector has served me well; flown at this year's NATS and many times since. I was trying to point out, that I agree that Tom makes fine connectors; also the new Van Leeuwen connector has worked fine for me. It is possible that both these connectors are fine products. Barry 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] Assembly instructions for Compulsion
I have started construction on my Compulsion and realized I only have half the assembly instructions. I tried Fred Sage, but all of his material is in permanent storage. If anyone on the exchange has a copy of the assembly instructions they could scan and e-male to me it would be greatly appreciated. My e-mail is [EMAIL PROTECTED]. If a scan is not possible they could be faxed to 513 337 4464. Thanks in advance John Measamer Cincinnati Soaring Society
[RCSE] "I pity the boy who ain't got a Radio Shack...."
Wind Meter! Get this part $9.99! It even has a LED flashlight in the bottom. Smart device and made so that it can bang around in your flight bag with nothing to get damaged. Yup, an upcoming RC Soaring Digest Review ;-) Gordy
Re: [RCSE] Torque of Mulitplex servos..
Kevin from http://www.modelspot.com/mpx/stdservo.htm UK multiplex Cockpit BB 20Ncm at 4.8v, Speed 60 dec 4.8v 0.21 Micro 3BB 16Ncm at 4.8v, Speed 60 dec 4.8v 0.17 from an old print I kept. Regards Chris - Original Message - From: "KEVIN KAVANEY" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "soaring" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, November 20, 2004 8:26 PM Subject: [RCSE] Torque of Mulitplex servos.. Does anyone know the approxmiate torque of Multiplex cockpit BB micro servos?? Multiplex 3BB micro servos..?? any info appreciated, no info in or on the box KEVIN KAVANEY [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-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] air travel, transporting RC a/c
What have people come up as far as novel methods for transporting a/c
for jet-travel?
I went to Illinois, where I had a GP Slinger ("flying wing") mailed to
my address. Darn thing was so well thought out, I had the thing
assembled quickly (some people claim 30 minutes)..2 wing sections
connected with slip-fit Al tubes & wings taped together. Almost like
these fancy glider ships (wings slip-fit with reinforcement rods,
followed by some "tape").
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2922634
"I had the kit shipped to me in Illinois, built it, & flew for my
friends. Then, I disassembled it, & took the Slinger box as a carry-on
back home to California. The modular system made the Slinger a portable
e-flier for jet-travel. No hassle in packing a 48" wing (say, as a
check-in)."
So, I guess I found a plane which could be assembled/disassembled
quickly..& be taken as a *carry-on*. Not a check-in. I remember
seeing the European fliers at the HLG World Meet (Poway, CA): lots of
fancy cases shipped as check-in? (or was it pre-shipped freight). I
used the original box, which came out 48" (l+w+h), which is technically
3" over the 45" limit for AA (American Airlines) carry-on. I could
stash it in the front of the plane, in the closet where business-types
put their suit-hangars.
I'd like to hear some "examples" where people have used innovative
transportable a/c and/or creative packing techniques to transport on an
airline. Some of these smaller e-planes could be squeezed into a
carryon. I was in Illinois (breezy & windy), so the 48" wing was
pretty much the smallest plane I could use. I had a devil of a time
flying the wing in those swirly midwestern winds, it was a completely
different feel from where I usually fly (Rose Bowl in Pasadena).
That's a question I have. At those big glider meets, how do people
transport these big gliders? Do they pay extra for a check-in box
which can accomadate those planes?
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Re: [RCSE] Antenna Wire
I use magnet wire from radio shack, very light and cheap. Scrape the insulation off with a knife. Been told that wire guage has no impact on reception, curious to know if that's true or not. Richard --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Mark Williams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Does anybody have a good source for receiver antenna wire? I have 3 > receivers that I would like to replace the wire on. One was in my Graphite > and I extended it to 1/4 wave length outside of the fuselage using one > conductor I stripped from some Hitec servo wire. I would prefer to obtain a > reasonable quantity of single conductor wire. > > Thanks, > Mark > > > > 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.
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Re: [RCSE] Hoopes and Maple Leaf's website
Just as a side note, the Icon page at www.mapleleafdesign.com still describes the airframe as including a "Hoopes" wing harness. "Also included are a unique 44 ounce ballast system, a complete wiring harness by Hoopes Designs, flush-mounted wing servo covers " It's pretty clear now that for whatever reasons this is not the case, and hasn't been for a while. Dan (Icon coveter, and quality wing harness appreciator) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What more can be said, Hoopes connectors are made of metal and plastic and are soldered to wire with insulation on it. The harnesses come in plastic bags that are real clear. Included are some very detailed instructions, Tom is a neat packer of stuff. I was going to order an Icon till I heard the rumor that Hoopes connectors didn't seem to work very well in them, and no way would I fly a sailplane without Hoopes connectors! I use Hoopes connectors in all my Pikes, and well every other ship I have, short of foamies. They don't seem to work very well for me, cuz I keep on losing contests and it couldn't be my flying skills. I love you Tom Hoopes, now can I have your beer? Gordy Flew today in cloudy but warm Louisville...with Hoopes connectors.
RE: [RCSE] RE: Hoopes wiring harness, ...
Off topic slightly, but for what it is worth: the molded 6 meter scale ships by LET all come standard with mini sub-D 15 pin wing to fuse connectors pre wired and installed in the plane, with JR plugs on the servo end and optionally on the RX end. These ships are roughly twice the cost of a simple molded TD airframe. The point being, this is not rocket science, none have ever failed to my knowledge. Sometimes simple is OK. It's all good... JD Endless Mountain Models http://www.scalesoaring.com email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > -Original Message- > From: James V Bacus [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Monday, November 22, 2004 7:58 PM > To: RCSE > Subject: Re: [RCSE] RE: Hoopes wiring harness, ... > > Uh, the new ones with the DB-15 computer monitor connectors are not Hoopes > connectors. > > I have ICON's with both styles, I have not flown the new one yet. The > apparent difference here is the center panel now plugs into the fuse and > makes connection, the old style you connected the connectors, stuffed them > and the wires in the fuse, and bolted the center panel on. I don't like > to > change things that work well, but this is the way the ICON is delivered > now > days. Bad thing here is I can't field swap ICON parts in the field with > this new connector, so that wing is now for that fuse only. > > And with my last ICON I also took delivery of a new molded Image (ya, not > an ICON 2m but it is painted to look like my ICON's), believe it or not, > it came with a Hoopes connector. > > > At 06:28 PM 11/22/2004, Barry Andersen wrote: > >I have one of the first new connector fitted Icon's. Mine has worked > >flawlessly and I enjoy the "plug and play". > > Jim > Downers Grove, IL > Member of the Chicago SOAR club, AMA 592537LSF 7560 Level IV > ICQ: 6997780 AIM: InventorJim R/C Soaring blog at www.jimbacus.net > > 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.
