Re: [RCSE] Jef Raskin Dies at 61
Here is another interesting jef raskin link: http://digibarn.com/friends/jef-raskin/slides/airplanes/index.html At 10:11 PM 2/27/2005, Paul Emerson wrote: Jef also designed the greatest TX never built: http://jef.raskincenter.org/published/transmitter.html And you may remember the all-cardboard sailplane he produced, the Western Wind: http://jef.raskincenter.org/pictures/westernwind.html On Sun, 27 Feb 2005 19:31:42 -0600, James V. Bacus [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: WOW... I hadn't heard this yet, RIP. This was a very interesting guy, I always enjoyed reading his website. http://jef.raskincenter.org/home/index.html At 07:11 PM 2/27/2005, Phil Townsend wrote: Jef was the very first guy to build, fly and sell an all foamie and tape aircraft called the Anabat. He sold a bunch of Anabats. White foam and tape. Jef lived on the coast of San Fran. Jef was also one of the early Macintosh team and helped build it's operating system. RIP 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format Jim Downers Grove, IL Member of the Chicago SOAR club, and Team JR AMA 592537LSF 7560 Level IV 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format Jim Downers Grove, IL Member of the Chicago SOAR club, and Team JR AMA 592537LSF 7560 Level IV 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Carbon Pushrod Sorce
If you are just looking for carbon rod stock try this Kite supply place. The link takes you to page # 2 of two pages. page #1 has FG rods at the top. http://ecom.citystar.com/hang-em-high/ushop/index.cgi?ID=W85MLZtask=showca t=RODSpgidx=21 John 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
RE: [RCSE] Carbon Pushrod Sorce
CST has the pushrod sets available on line at cstsales.com Bondable tubing is also available, we will change the kits to include the bondable tubing if you request it. The best way to do this is call the Toll Free order desk number at 800-338-1278. If you want to order by E-Mail address it to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks Matt Gewain -Original Message- From: John Fruge [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2005 7:33 AM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] Carbon Pushrod Sorce I a'm in the market for some carbon pushrods. I would like to order them online if possable. I need 2 sets. One for a new RES sailplane and the other set will be for retrofit of another RES sailplane. I need the inner and outer and would like to be able to glue them in. I normally would have done some searching on RCgroups but its been down. Thanks, John Fruge 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Res....Again
Try a Soprano. typical Ukranian quality and construction with conventional fuselage layout. Next order will be here in about 2 weeks. I'm just about sold out already. Get on the list quickly. Mark Miller www.isthmusmodels.com --- GRW [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What is the hot plane for res these days? I know a lot like the AVA, then there is the Topaz, and the UB and now I found one called the Danny and seems like there are a few others. I know I know practice practice practicebecause they are all comprable but . I have asked this question several times and am now ready to order one so... Just trying to see if there is an avantage of one over the other. Wing Loading, strength, penetrating capabilities etc Any input is appreciated. Thanks. -- Glenn W. Tri-Cities, Wa - Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Find what you need with new enhanced search. Learn more. __ Do you Yahoo!? Read only the mail you want - Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Res....Again
I too was going to suggest the Soprano but Mark was quicker with a response. :) I got mine airborne only a couple of days before the 2004 Nats and consequently didn't have much time to get it sorted out. I was still able to be the top dog in my flight group in three out of the four rounds flown. Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI Try a Soprano. typical Ukranian quality and construction with conventional fuselage layout. Next order will be here in about 2 weeks. I'm just about sold out already. Get on the list quickly. Mark Miller www.isthmusmodels.com --- GRW [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What is the hot plane for res these days? I know a lot like the AVA, then there is the Topaz, and the UB and now I found one called the Danny and seems like there are a few others. I know I know practice practice practicebecause they are all comprable but . I have asked this question several times and am now ready to order one so... Just trying to see if there is an avantage of one over the other. Wing Loading, strength, penetrating capabilities etc Any input is appreciated. Thanks. -- Glenn W. Tri-Cities, Wa - Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Find what you need with new enhanced search. Learn more. __ Do you Yahoo!? Read only the mail you want - Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Res....Again
The Modesto CA club has 3 Soprano's flying and I just got a crate in with #13 and #14 in it. The parts look and fit great. I know the guys that have there's flying love them. I cant wait to get these going as well. Soprano has my vote! John Fruge - Original Message - From: Bob Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mark Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED]; GRW [EMAIL PROTECTED]; soaring@airage.com Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005 6:14 AM Subject: Re: [RCSE] ResAgain I too was going to suggest the Soprano but Mark was quicker with a response. :) I got mine airborne only a couple of days before the 2004 Nats and consequently didn't have much time to get it sorted out. I was still able to be the top dog in my flight group in three out of the four rounds flown. Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI Try a Soprano. typical Ukranian quality and construction with conventional fuselage layout. Next order will be here in about 2 weeks. I'm just about sold out already. Get on the list quickly. Mark Miller www.isthmusmodels.com --- GRW [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What is the hot plane for res these days? I know a lot like the AVA, then there is the Topaz, and the UB and now I found one called the Danny and seems like there are a few others. I know I know practice practice practicebecause they are all comprable but . I have asked this question several times and am now ready to order one so... Just trying to see if there is an avantage of one over the other. Wing Loading, strength, penetrating capabilities etc Any input is appreciated. Thanks. -- Glenn W. Tri-Cities, Wa - Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Find what you need with new enhanced search. Learn more. __ Do you Yahoo!? Read only the mail you want - Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 266.5.1 - Release Date: 2/27/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 266.5.1 - Release Date: 2/27/2005 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Pretty Mantis Instructions?
Hi All, I have a Pretty Mantis fuse now and noticed that it only comes with one sheet of instructions that are pretty general. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to install the tailboom? What do you use as a reference to make sure the incidence is correct? Should I just use epoxy to mount it or use a filler as well? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Happy flying, Jim www.jtmodels.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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Pretty Mantis Instructions?
Jim, I have built a whole bunch of those. I align it by resting the fuse in the building table on the wing saddle. I then use scrap balsa pieces to hold the tail boom up so its completely parallel with the table top. Side to side alignment is done by eye. I use thickened epoxy to fill up the gap between the boom and the fuse and use a rotating motion to work the thickened epoxy in. Make sure the tail boom is as far enough in as the instructions specify. Once the thickened epoxy has set I put a glass and wrap around the joint and I put a reinforcing piece of glass and epoxy that goes around the bottom of the fuse and way up the pod and around the wrapped joint. This is probably an overkill, but I once has a tail boom yank loose and was only saved by the fact that my skeg was screwed in through the fuse and the boom. I was wondering why I had to feed in more and more up elevator trim all day! Anker At 10:37 AM 2/28/2005, Jim Prouty wrote: Hi All, I have a Pretty Mantis fuse now and noticed that it only comes with one sheet of instructions that are pretty general. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to install the tailboom? What do you use as a reference to make sure the incidence is correct? Should I just use epoxy to mount it or use a filler as well? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Happy flying, Jim www.jtmodels.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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format Anker Berg-Sonne [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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Pretty Mantis Instructions?
I will gladly point you in the direction of some useful information if you will help me in my quest to kill the name Pretty Mantis. We can use the terms Aegea Mantis or Luchenbach fuselage or most any other name that comes to mind. There is a Mantis Building and Flying forum on the ESL web site with all of the information you are requesting; http://forums.flyesl.com/default.asp?CAT_ID=2 Please notice that there are two pages of topics in that forum. You could post questions in that forum if you still need more information Phil - Original Message - From: Jim Prouty [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have a Pretty Mantis fuse now and noticed that it only comes with one sheet of instructions that are pretty general. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to install the tailboom? What do you use as a reference to make sure the incidence is correct? Should I just use epoxy to mount it or use a filler as well? 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Pretty Mantis Instructions?
Thanks Anker! That's what I had in mind for aligning the tailboom but wasn't sure it that would do it or not. I know if would be a bear to fix if I had it wrong. :) Can't wait to fly my Mantis this spring! Probably end up buying a second one with an Aegea wing from Phil and another Pretty Mantis fuse from Terry. Already made the Tube Sock covers for the wings and Cross Tail and will be ready to hit the field once it warms up! (Snowing like the dickens right now!) Happy flying, Jim www.jtmodels.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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
RE: [RCSE] Pretty Mantis Instructions?
Phil, You've been so helpful to the soaring community so how can I contribute? How about this new moniker, call it the PMS (Pretty Mantis Sailplane)? Tongue firmly in cheek! 8-) BCNU Bruce Hobbs 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Parts For Sale
I would also consider all of the below as a part of a trade towards a used or new Sharon V-Tail. Two Standard Sharon Wing tips, white/lavender and set up for Hitec wing servos. Fitted with custom spruce servo screw in mounts. Very, very good condition. $200.00 the pair. Two new V-Ultra v-tails with 3 pair of new elevators, yellow/blue. $125.00 for all. Two Eclipse V- tails, white/red or white/blue. Very good condition. $100.00 the pair. One V-ultra V-tail, white/blue, very good condition. $50.00. Five V-ultra slip on nose cones, yellow, new, $10.00 or $40.00 for all. Regards, Dave Corven. 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Parts For Sale
Are you looking for a V-tail for a Sharon or a Sharon with a V-tail? If its the former, I have one that I'll probably never use. Anker At 12:40 PM 2/28/2005, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would also consider all of the below as a part of a trade towards a used or new Sharon V-Tail. Two Standard Sharon Wing tips, white/lavender and set up for Hitec wing servos. Fitted with custom spruce servo screw in mounts. Very, very good condition. $200.00 the pair. Two new V-Ultra v-tails with 3 pair of new elevators, yellow/blue. $125.00 for all. Two Eclipse V- tails, white/red or white/blue. Very good condition. $100.00 the pair. One V-ultra V-tail, white/blue, very good condition. $50.00. Five V-ultra slip on nose cones, yellow, new, $10.00 or $40.00 for all. Regards, Dave Corven. 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format Anker Berg-Sonne [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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] AMA DVD
All well said I personally Have not received it as of yet. A friend of mine did. All of you that are complaining and sending it back or throwing it away are you also sending back the coin that came with it. or are you all just being hypocritical. If you really believe what you are saying then also send back the coin so that someone else that appreciates what the AMA is trying to do can receive one with out having AMA spending more than they need. ( still not saying that they are going about this the right way but they are trying something and something is better than sitting on your hands doing nothing, If this doesn't work I'm sure they'll thy something deferent. On Sat, 26 Feb 2005 21:27:23 -0800, Erich Merkel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: All your points are exactly as AMA has made them plain in the letter accompanying the DVD... They do NOT require return, but DO include a postage paid return sticker if you want to return it, and will not send you further DVD's in the series unless you keep AND pay for the first one... Personally, I'll be sending it back. Erich Merkel Colville, WA Phone: 509-684-0440 Cell: 509-680-1141 - Original Message - From: TJB To: Clarence Ashcraft ; soaring@airage.com Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2005 3:37 AM Subject: Re: [RCSE] AMA DVD They are taking a risk. You do not have to return unsolicited mail. They cannot obligate you in any way. If they say to return and say NO instead of send in a YES, and they continue to send you material, you can keep or discard whatever they send you. It all depends on whether there is some small print on something you signed with AMA saying that you would accept or like to receive offers from them. AMA needs to know that this is not a good policy and that they should send out a card first, before they send out a DVD. Of course, a DVD is cheap -- ask AOL -- and in the long run it might be cheaper than sending two mailings. They should consider it a free sample and not require return. They should include a YES card and not a NO card. They should only send out the other volumes if they receive an order request. - Original Message - From: Clarence Ashcraft To: soaring@airage.com Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2005 12:37 AM Subject: [RCSE] AMA DVD I watched it and I am sending it back. The content was ok but I don't like someone sending me something I did not order. Now on the subject of safety that might be a question. I have not flown much power stuff but I recall when I was taught I was told to use a chicken stick or wear a leather glove when propping a plane. All I saw was bare hands starting planes ??? is that a good thing to show on a AMA video. CLARENCE ASHCRAFT PRESIDENT OF IMSF 2005 [EMAIL PROTECTED] HOME OF INTERMOUNTAIN SILENT FLYERS AND SOAR UTAH WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN TO FLY R/C CONTACT THE CLUB AT http://www.silentflyer.org/ -- Ken York County Soaring Lighthorse Team YCS Silence is Golden 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Re: Gordy downunder.
Good to hear that Gordy does well. Some good friends of the Australians and also many of the Americans (they were at last Nats) have some news. Michelle and Craig Goodrum from South Africa have got a new member. Pictures of Mathew are released. Some of you might inspect the images for something... (atleast the Aussies). Ok enough hints... Oh I forgot. Michelle and Craig both are Excellent F3B/J pilots. Better than most of us... maaany WC`s... Pictures: http://www.f3x.no/mathew.jpg http://www.f3x.no/mathew_craig.jpg More on the new webpage http://www.f3x.za.org/ http://www.f3x.za.org/MyAlbum/photos/photo81.html Hilsen (Regards) Jojo www.grini.no Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2005 18:32:14 +1100 From: Klaus Weiss [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Soaring@airage.com Subject: Gordy downunder. Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Gordy has just finished flying this round of the Heathcote Cup Open Thermal comp. He has his contest requirements for LSF level 3, and is a happy camper. He flew very well, managing 3 x 1,000 pts (1st place in the round) and a 947 in another round. He was disappointed in the Aus T.D. rules, where it states if you lose part of your glider on launch, then it is a zero score for that round - he lost a canopy. ooops. Came in 7th overall and would have done much better if not for the zero score. He flew at Carl Strautins club field yesterday, and commented that he saw a deer 'pad' on the edge of the field. He then saw a couple of 'deer' laying down. They got up and turned into what he thought were people. They hopped away, and Gordy saw his first kangaroos in the wild. Good time had with him, as last year. He is a good guy and a friend to us down here. Klaus Weiss Sydney, Australia. http://www.hsl.org.au http://www.users.bigpond.com/kkw1 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Re: Gordy downunder.
It looks like Roo will keep an eye over Mathew at this early age. 8-) At 01:13 PM 2/28/2005, Jo Grini wrote: Good to hear that Gordy does well. Some good friends of the Australians and also many of the Americans (they were at last Nats) have some news. Michelle and Craig Goodrum from South Africa have got a new member. Pictures of Mathew are released. Some of you might inspect the images for something... (atleast the Aussies). Ok enough hints... Oh I forgot. Michelle and Craig both are Excellent F3B/J pilots. Better than most of us... maaany WC`s... Pictures: http://www.f3x.no/mathew.jpg http://www.f3x.no/mathew_craig.jpg More on the new webpage http://www.f3x.za.org/ http://www.f3x.za.org/MyAlbum/photos/photo81.html Hilsen (Regards) Jojo www.grini.no Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2005 18:32:14 +1100 From: Klaus Weiss [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Soaring@airage.com Subject: Gordy downunder. Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Gordy has just finished flying this round of the Heathcote Cup Open Thermal comp. He has his contest requirements for LSF level 3, and is a happy camper. He flew very well, managing 3 x 1,000 pts (1st place in the round) and a 947 in another round. He was disappointed in the Aus T.D. rules, where it states if you lose part of your glider on launch, then it is a zero score for that round - he lost a canopy. ooops. Came in 7th overall and would have done much better if not for the zero score. He flew at Carl Strautins club field yesterday, and commented that he saw a deer 'pad' on the edge of the field. He then saw a couple of 'deer' laying down. They got up and turned into what he thought were people. They hopped away, and Gordy saw his first kangaroos in the wild. Good time had with him, as last year. He is a good guy and a friend to us down here. Klaus Weiss Sydney, Australia. http://www.hsl.org.au http://www.users.bigpond.com/kkw1 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format Jim Downers Grove, IL Member of the Chicago SOAR club, and Team JR AMA 592537LSF 7560 Level IV 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] I was up, down under and won too!
Carl Strautin hosted my Sydney visit and it started with a birthday breakfast on Manly beach with gorgeous girls. We then went to fly all that Saturday and I spotted a group of kangaroos sleeping in the tall grass close to where I had landed. THought they were deer (which we are used to seeing but when they popped their heads up instead of antlers I saw ears). The contest was similar weather to last time I flew,cool overcast and windy. We had about 10 winches all with mono. Man on man and everyone in the group solid pilots. It was clear immediately that Allan and Matt Lowe and another Matt were on their game. Matt Lowe was flying an Extreme and Matt a Pike Superior V. Not sure what Allan was flying I think a Stratos V (probably have all three mixed up!). There were a few Pikes there and a some wood 2ms mixed in. 24 pilots in all. Carl was flying his Shandy (a sharon Vtail) and it helped. Span and visibility both played a role that day. Matt Lowe was goiing to switch to his Pike Superior X tail but had just refitted it and had some plugs in the wrong spots. I was on my game as well and put up thee 1000's. ON the fourth flight the air was clearly good so was looking at a gimme flight, but the line snagged and I popped off. I quickly circled around for the catch and handed the plane to Carl who was throwing for me in the wind. I apparently had slipped the canopy back off its pin on the catch becasue about 20 feet up, off it came. The rules here are lost part zero flight. they decided on a mercy throw out so I was possibly back in the game, but on the next flight I managed to draw another snagged line and then a broken line for top of 200' in cold air. Carl and Matt both managed the average 600' (I checked a launch with my Picolario for the heck of it) and caught the down wind run on their flights. I hit a 100 landing but was short about 6mins. A bad day on the field is still a good day and I had a great day because my host and a total best friend won. (he'd have beat me anyway, as last time he only lost by 2points to me, and did that by being greedy on time taking two more wraps on the clock and then ending short of the landing zone. He's world class F3J and me...I just travel a lot :-) Wish you guys could have been there...I need more guys to beat now that its LSF4 time :-) New Zealand adventure this week! 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] I was up, down under, lost and won L3!
Carl Strautin hosted my Sydney visit and it started with a birthday breakfast on Manly beach with gorgeous girls. We then went to fly all that Saturday and I spotted a group of kangaroos sleeping in the tall grass close to where I had landed. THought they were deer (which we are used to seeing but when they popped their heads up instead of antlers I saw ears). The contest was similar weather to last time I flew,cool overcast and windy. We had about 10 winches all with mono. Man on man and everyone in the group solid pilots. It was clear immediately that Allan and Matt Lowe and another Matt were on their game. Matt Lowe was flying an Extreme and Matt a Pike Superior V. Not sure what Allan was flying I think a Stratos V (probably have all three mixed up!). There were a few Pikes there and a some wood 2ms mixed in. 24 pilots in all. Carl was flying his Shandy (a sharon Vtail) and it helped. Span and visibility both played a role that day. Matt Lowe was goiing to switch to his Pike Superior X tail but had just refitted it and had some plugs in the wrong spots. I was on my game as well and put up thee 1000's. ON the fourth flight the air was clearly good so was looking at a gimme flight, but the line snagged and I popped off. I quickly circled around for the catch and handed the plane to Carl who was throwing for me in the wind. I apparently had slipped the canopy back off its pin on the catch becasue about 20 feet up, off it came. The rules here are lost part zero flight. they decided on a mercy throw out so I was possibly back in the game, but on the next flight I managed to draw another snagged line and then a broken line for top of 200' in cold air. Carl and Matt both managed the average 600' (I checked a launch with my Picolario for the heck of it) and caught the down wind run on their flights. I hit a 100 landing but was short about 6mins. A bad day on the field is still a good day and I had a great day because my host and a total best friend won. (he'd have beat me anyway, as last time he only lost by 2points to me, and did that by being greedy on time taking two more wraps on the clock and then ending short of the landing zone. He's world class F3J and me...I just travel a lot :-) Wish you guys could have been there...I need more guys to beat now that its LSF4 time :-) Ilost the contest but WON my LSF3paper signed first by Ben Clerx (past F3J world champ and last by Carl Strautin and CD Bruce to finish my level 3...doing it in style :) New Zealand adventure this week! 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Re: Q: Castle pixie 20 and lithiums w/ speed 400 system
I'm going to be running an 11 volt 3 cell 1200 mah lipo pack with the GWS brushed 350 on c gearing... I understand it's a real no-no to let lithiums get dragged too far down. It's unclear to be if the pixie 20 can be set to limit like this for the setup I'm using. 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Paging D'Anne Thompson, and Darrell Zaballos
DZ and D'anne, could you please drop me a line. Thanks, Mike Smith 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] bravo for Futaba
Yes, Futaba did replace a servo still under warranty even though I cut off the mounting lugs and shortened the servo lead...Thanks Futaba..Good job..Brian Smith 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Parts For Sale CORRECTION
Correction. I would also consider all of the below as a part of a trade towards a used or new Sharon 3.7 with a V-Tail. Two Standard Sharon Wing tips, white/lavender and set up for Hitec wing servos. Fitted with custom spruce servo screw in mounts. Very, very good condition. $200.00 the pair. Two new V-Ultra v-tails with 3 pair of new elevators, yellow/blue. $125.00 for all. Two Eclipse V- tails, white/red or white/blue. Very good condition. $100.00 the pair. One V-ultra V-tail, white/blue, very good condition. $50.00. 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
RE: [RCSE] Re: Q: Castle pixie 20 and lithiums w/ speed 400 system
http://www.castlecreations.com/documents/Pixie-20P%20Users%20Guide.pdf Yes, definitely don't want to run your battery to less than 3.0 volts per cell. That would be flirting with disaster. I read the manual and it says that you can set your LVC to option 5 which would be appropriate for the 3 cell lipo you are using. I would then set the cut-off type to hard cut-off with restart. My preference is soft cut-off because if I am doing hovering type maneuvers, I would want the ESC to give me feedback that I am just about coming to the end of my ride and I won't fall out will in a hover (ouch). Good luck. Al Battad -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005 12:10 PM To: Soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] Re: Q: Castle pixie 20 and lithiums w/ speed 400 system I'm going to be running an 11 volt 3 cell 1200 mah lipo pack with the GWS brushed 350 on c gearing... I understand it's a real no-no to let lithiums get dragged too far down. It's unclear to be if the pixie 20 can be set to limit like this for the setup I'm using. 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Transmitters for sale
I have two Multiplex transmitters for sale: Profi 4000 with Becker telescoping base loaded antenna and new battery. Excellent condition with manual and version 2 software - $700 OBO. Royal EVO 9 with Becker telescoping base loaded antenna, data cord, stock antenna and charger. Newest software and manuals. This transmitter can be converted to synthesized output by adding a synthesized frequency module - $350 OBO Thanks for the bandwidth, Don Peters 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Tim Gehres of Bloomington, IN
Tim, please ping me. Mail to you is bouncing back, but I need an answer to a question. 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Pretty Mantis Instructions?
Truth is that compared to UGLY (the original Mantis) the pretty mantis is STILL pretty UGLY. But in relative terms Phil, I guess you can say it is pretty. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. ;-) But they do fly way better than they look. But I have to agree, we don't want anyone getting the idea that it is a Pretty airplane. ;-) -- Jeff Steifel 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Is Jerry Nelson still in business?
Does anyone knows anything about Jerry? I have an order pending since 09FE05 and have several email inquires to him on if the stuff is back-ordered or just not available but no response so am wondering if he just does not answer or out of business. Jack Iafret 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Goldberg Endurance 400
Has there been any reviews of the Goldberg Endurance 400. T. Hobbies web site has it due out in March. 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Help Mike Lance - Hillcrest imposing park restrictions
Concering the Laguna Niguel slope site. This just started today. Guard wasn't sure what to do yet, but the owners association wants to dis-allow street parking for visitors to the public park (regardless if for glider, hiking, biking, dogs, etc). This would mean only 3 cars allowed to the park at a time (assuming people don't double park), plus no real means of checking the availability of parking slots from the guard shack. The guard mentioned that park visitors who park in the street next to the park could get towed away. Doesn't seem right to me, shouldn't the owner association be required to provide a reasonable amount of parking for a public park? 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Re: Best 2m electric?
I am trying to decide between the RES and Aileron/Flap version. Doesn't the ability to camber the wing outweigh the inherent stability of polyhedral? What about increasing the dihedral the way DLG models do? -- Lothar Thole Lothar Thole's Profile: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/member.php?action=getinfouserid=35026 View this thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=337327 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Re: [soaring] Digest Number 3907
In a message dated 2/26/2005 10:40:31 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: If the AMA was only a tiny fraction of the organization that AOPA is, I would support them more. Simply put, AMA doesn't have a clue and this little DVD is yet another example of their disconnect. I agree, I sent my two back, and didn't even look at them , I was so mad. I have my wife on a second household membership, so what, I am supposed to pay $18 or lose my membership? I don't think so. As president of a couple clubs, safety officer of another, etc., I had occasion to email Mr. Brown with questions (all power related) 3 or 4 times in the past years. Not even once was I offered the courtesy of a response, so now I am to blindly send in money because he sent me a letter? And yes, I did not vote for him. Bill G. Bill Grenoble LSF 7558 IV Hawksnest Soaring Shermans Dale, PA
Re: [RCSE] Is Jerry Nelson still in business?
He's in the middle of a move to Texas. I just checked his website for something and saw the post. check: http://www.nelsonhobby.com/ Barry On Feb 25, 2005, at 11:15 PM, Jack Iafret wrote: Does anyone knows anything about Jerry? I have an order pending since 09FE05 and have several email inquires to him on if the stuff is back-ordered or just not available but no response so am wondering if he just does not answer or out of business. Jack Iafret 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Res....Again
Glenn, I bought a Soprano from Mark late last fall and have been waiting for the thaw ever since. They are beautiful, great lines and excellent construction. I had the luxury of getting to fly Mark's Soprano a half dozen times last year. That sold me right then and there. Launches high, wide speed range, can cover a lot of ground. The MH32 flies a little faster but I didn't find that a hindrance. I am still waiting for the thaw! Regards, Augie McKibben - Original Message - From: John D Frugé [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Bob Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mark Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED]; GRW [EMAIL PROTECTED]; soaring@airage.com Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005 8:28 AM Subject: Re: [RCSE] ResAgain The Modesto CA club has 3 Soprano's flying and I just got a crate in with #13 and #14 in it. The parts look and fit great. I know the guys that have there's flying love them. I cant wait to get these going as well. Soprano has my vote! John Fruge - Original Message - From: Bob Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mark Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED]; GRW [EMAIL PROTECTED]; soaring@airage.com Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005 6:14 AM Subject: Re: [RCSE] ResAgain I too was going to suggest the Soprano but Mark was quicker with a response. :) I got mine airborne only a couple of days before the 2004 Nats and consequently didn't have much time to get it sorted out. I was still able to be the top dog in my flight group in three out of the four rounds flown. Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI Try a Soprano. typical Ukranian quality and construction with conventional fuselage layout. Next order will be here in about 2 weeks. I'm just about sold out already. Get on the list quickly. Mark Miller www.isthmusmodels.com --- GRW [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What is the hot plane for res these days? I know a lot like the AVA, then there is the Topaz, and the UB and now I found one called the Danny and seems like there are a few others. I know I know practice practice practicebecause they are all comprable but . I have asked this question several times and am now ready to order one so... Just trying to see if there is an avantage of one over the other. Wing Loading, strength, penetrating capabilities etc Any input is appreciated. Thanks. -- Glenn W. Tri-Cities, Wa - Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Find what you need with new enhanced search. Learn more. __ Do you Yahoo!? Read only the mail you want - Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 266.5.1 - Release Date: 2/27/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 266.5.1 - Release Date: 2/27/2005 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Res....Again
Wait until you guys see my Soprano... 8-) At 08:20 PM 2/28/2005, Augie McKibben wrote: Glenn, I bought a Soprano from Mark late last fall and have been waiting for the thaw ever since. They are beautiful, great lines and excellent construction. I had the luxury of getting to fly Mark's Soprano a half dozen times last year. That sold me right then and there. Launches high, wide speed range, can cover a lot of ground. The MH32 flies a little faster but I didn't find that a hindrance. I am still waiting for the thaw! Regards, Augie McKibben - Original Message - From: John D Frugé [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Bob Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mark Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED]; GRW [EMAIL PROTECTED]; soaring@airage.com Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005 8:28 AM Subject: Re: [RCSE] ResAgain The Modesto CA club has 3 Soprano's flying and I just got a crate in with #13 and #14 in it. The parts look and fit great. I know the guys that have there's flying love them. I cant wait to get these going as well. Soprano has my vote! John Fruge - Original Message - From: Bob Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mark Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED]; GRW [EMAIL PROTECTED]; soaring@airage.com Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005 6:14 AM Subject: Re: [RCSE] ResAgain I too was going to suggest the Soprano but Mark was quicker with a response. :) I got mine airborne only a couple of days before the 2004 Nats and consequently didn't have much time to get it sorted out. I was still able to be the top dog in my flight group in three out of the four rounds flown. Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI Try a Soprano. typical Ukranian quality and construction with conventional fuselage layout. Next order will be here in about 2 weeks. I'm just about sold out already. Get on the list quickly. Mark Miller www.isthmusmodels.com --- GRW [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What is the hot plane for res these days? I know a lot like the AVA, then there is the Topaz, and the UB and now I found one called the Danny and seems like there are a few others. I know I know practice practice practicebecause they are all comprable but . I have asked this question several times and am now ready to order one so... Just trying to see if there is an avantage of one over the other. Wing Loading, strength, penetrating capabilities etc Any input is appreciated. Thanks. -- Glenn W. Tri-Cities, Wa - Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Find what you need with new enhanced search. Learn more. __ Do you Yahoo!? Read only the mail you want - Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 266.5.1 - Release Date: 2/27/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 266.5.1 - Release Date: 2/27/2005 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format Jim Downers Grove, IL Member of the Chicago SOAR club, and Team JR AMA 592537LSF 7560 Level IV 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Breakaway fuse?
Is there any virtue to designing a fuse to break in a desired spot? How would I do that? I am scaling up a favorite, but long gone 60 to 2M. The fuselage is built up balsa. The original tended to break due to my landing style. I am reinforcing the new one from the nose to a point behind the wing saddle but at that point, the construction gets lighter. I suspect I will experience some broken fuselage landings as a consequence. Is there a way to construct the fuse (basic built up balsa box with longerons on the corners of the square) so that it will absorb the energy of a bad landing by coming apart in a pre-planned fashion so that I can simply reassemble (no glue) and launch again? Where I fly and my general lack of skill raise the likelhood of destructive landings and...no matter how much I might practice, I don't see that changing. Thanks. Dave 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Breakaway fuse?
Is there any virtue to designing a fuse to break in a desired spot? How would I do that? The traditional approach to this problem is to attach the wing to the fuse with rubber bands. Other attachment methods are also useful, things like nylon bolts that break before the fuse does. You might want to look at your landings to see how much energy you need to absorb and where the forces are concetrated. A fuse will break typically becuase its too thin for the weight of the tail feathers -- 'T' tails are notorious for that because of the multiplying effect of mounting the weight up high -- or because the main wing is rotating around one attachment point to stress either another point or push the fuse apart when the attachment point glues to a bulkhead. One way of preventing this from happening is to apply a ring of filament tape around the fuse at the weak point -- the tape is a lot stronger than the fuse (along the direction of the threads) so it will spread the force away from the weak point and so help the plane hold together. Is there a way to construct the fuse (basic built up balsa box with longerons on the corners of the square) You could try filling it with foam. I've had some success with lightweight fuses that tended to fall apart on landing (early HLGs were notorious for this) -- the fuse became just a skin around the foam. I've also used it on fiberglass fuses that tend to wrinkle (it also holds the pushrods in place). I've tried using Velcro as a wing attachment mechanism but I've never been able to get the alignment right -- if its strong enough to hold the wing on while flying then its strong enough to not fall apart on landing. no matter how much I might practice, I don't see that changing. You could also beg/borrow/steal/buy a foamie to practise with. A 2meter doesn't land fast and a foamie is essentially indestructable so you can focus on the flying without worrying about what happens to the plane. I had a lot of problems learning how to land an early HLG because it used to fall apart if you didn't catch it; reinforcing helped but nothing was as effective as practicing with a plane that could hit things without breaking. Its also useful to look how the foamie's made -- you can use the taping techniques on balsa planes. Martin Usher 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Plug-in wing wiring connectors: good, bad, ugly?
I've got a couple of projects coming up with plug-in wings, and I'm wondering if anyone would care to share their thoughts on using automatic connectors to make the connection between the servo wiring in the wing and the servo leads in the fuse. I'm thinking primariliy of the DB-9 and Multiplex -style multipin connectors here. This would be for larger (4m) scale and for a slope aerobatic (Voltij) application. Obviously the downside would be the risk of a bad connection and/or failed connection, but the upside would be convenience. Assuming the connectors are mounted solidly enough, is there really that much of a problem so long as you take reasonable care? Thanks, Steve 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Global flyer is off!
Hi All Virgin Atlantic Global flyer lifted off this evening check out there progress.. http://www.virginatlanticglobalflyer.com/ Way cool. Cheers Al Albert E. Wedworth ( AL ) ERA Capshaw RealestateREALTOR- ASSOCIATECell 530-228-9445Fax 530-343-1715 BEGIN:VCARD VERSION:2.1 N:Wedworth FN:Wedworth ORG:ERA Capshaw Reality TITLE:Realtor TEL;WORK;VOICE:530-342-2809 TEL;WORK;FAX:530-343-1715 ADR;WORK:;530-228-9445;60 Independence Circle #200;Chico,;CA;95973 LABEL;WORK;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:530-228-9445=0D=0A60 Independence Circle #200=0D=0AChico,, CA 95973 URL;WORK:http://www.capshawrealty.com EMAIL;PREF;INTERNET:[EMAIL PROTECTED] REV:20050301T070938Z END:VCARD No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 266.5.2 - Release Date: 2/28/2005
