RE: [RCSE] Futaba Super 8UAPS/8UAFS
Huh? I thought you said they were good Phil http://sites.gizoogle.com/?url=http://www.futaba-rc.com/service.html I feel over in my chair. LOL Don Ps. I rate it an R for language. An A' for being funny. -Original Message- From: Phil Barnes [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 18, 2005 8:45 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Com Subject: Re: [RCSE] Futaba Super 8UAPS/8UAFS As a matter of fact I just sent two of my Futaba 8U transmitters in for servicing today. The repair service that Futaba uses works very well. One of the transmitters I sent in was an 8UA system that some aftermarket user had modified to put the three position switch on the left. Guys do this all the time. I have not done this but it is possible to physically move the switch to the other side and perhaps modify the wiring harness so it reaches the new position. I'm a little hazy on what is involved since I have not done that operation myself. Perhaps a better idea is to send the transmitter to the Futaba service center and ask to have it changed over to switch mode 1. If you go with the do-it-youself method then you will have a problem if you ever want to send the transmitter in for any sort of repair work. The first thing they will insist on doing is to return the transmitter to factory standard condition before doing any other work. They won't mind putting the transmitter into factory standard condition as a switch mode one transmitter but you will have to get that done before any other factory service work can be done on the transmitter, so you might want to consider getting that conversion done from the beginning rather than attempting some non standard modification yourself first. I have been impressed with the service they have offered and it did not seem expensive either. They will fix every little thing on the transmitter that you send them including the replacement of broken switches, etc. It will be just like a new transmitter when they are done. Here is a link to the service center; http://www.futaba-rc.com/service.html You just fill out and print a repair order and send that in with the transmitter. For an extra $35.00 they will give you a two day turnaround time also. Phil - Original Message - From: Don Lisa Copley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Com soaring@airage.com Sent: Friday, March 18, 2005 7:50 PM Subject: [RCSE] Futaba Super 8UAPS/8UAFS Everyone, I have the predecessor to the Super 9's. It's probably the same in regards to most aspects but this one is a discontinued item. I have a Start/Normal/Speed switch. It says twice in the manual If you wish to have the three position switch controlling Normal, Start and Speed, you should purchase the 8UH Helicopter system. The UA system places it on the right-hand side. I wonder which techno-geek-college-kid thought up that especially after you purchasing it! Don't get me wrong I really like the radio for ease of programming. A normal powered acrobatic pilot who could care less which side of the TX to place the 3-position switch to a sailplane pilot who is right handed...well now it gets interesting. Now, I got fast hands. The question is has anybody modified their radio and switch the switches around on the transmitter? It's a discontinued item and haven't even looked to see if it would work. Suggestion, thought, ideas or I've been down that canyon road before... Best regards, Don 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-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] Vision help
Thanks to all who replied. If it stops raining we may take the obligatory photos and send it up. 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
[RCSE] Are you using long servo arms?
Number one killer of servo motors and gear sets is long servo arms. In all my experience there has only been one case where more than the second hole on an arm has been 'needed' and that's on the Pike's elevator. It has a long belcrank in the back and a short arm won't give enough travel down for landing comp. Long servo arms zoom up the current at the motor brushes (whiskers of metal far thinner than any wire in the entire plane!) Reduce holding torque by half or more. Acts as a longer crow bar against the gear teeth, and give more rattle impact (gear teeth chattering, peening the metal of the teeth and increase gear lash) NEVER use a long servo arm to reach out of a deep servo well, instead build a 'deck' to raise the servo so that it is flush with the linkageexit skin of the wing. Use Transmitter travel adjust and servo arm location to get the flap travel you think you need. The danger of a servo whose motor brushes fuse to their commutator is a system meltdown...as in the short draws the voltage down causing a crash before the brushes melt and break the shortthis is usually broken by the impact, and often the servo will work again. One ofbenefits ofand reasons forthe Volz carbon brushed motors is that they can't weld themselves to the commutator.. In any case
[RCSE] RE: Night Ops
Dave, Tim Cone used to distribute those, not sure if he still does, but you can try him at: Tim Cone: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cheers, Nathan Woods -- From: David Schat [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Night Ops I need some new Electroluminescent Plastic strips for my Night Ops... Can anyone lead me to where I can get some? 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] who
who 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] who
The Who? Mark Soaring Is Life!! From: Kirk Hanson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] who Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2005 10:27:22 -0800 who 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] What do you have in your toolbox?
Folks, I recently decided that it was time for me to start taking a toolbox with me to the field. I've been going with the theory: If I take it with me, that means I'll probably need it. The premise of that theory is - if I don't take any tools/glue/duct tape/etc, then I won't break my airplane! :-) It sounds good in theory. In reality, I learned last week that there are occasions where it is useful to have tools, even when there isn't anything 'wrong' with the airplane. For example - I have two new airplanes for this season. One of them needed a little servo arm readjustment. Fortunately, someone else at the field had a couple screwdrivers so I could make those adjustments. So, I ask - what do you keep in your tool boxes at the field? I'm finally taking the step and am going to put together a good set of tools (and supplies!) and keep them in one good, solid box. - Dave attachment: winmail.dat
[RCSE] Scot dates
For a full list of Scot Comp dates go to www.soar-fife.co.uk/comp dates. -- Ron Russell 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] What do you have in your toolbox?
What to bring to the field?? EVERYTHING! Servo arms for every servo you own Tape Scissors Needle nose pliers Screw drivers of all sizes. Soldering Iron Solder Crescent wrenches Tweezers Hemostats All types of CA glue ( fast, med, slow, rubberized foam friendly ) Epoxy 5 30 min Mixing cups Stir sticks X-acto knife X-acto blades Battery checker Battery chargers Deep cycle Battery Winch Turnaround Radio Planes of all types, one for each condition Ballast Sunglasses Hat Enjoy! Al Albert E. Wedworth ( AL ) ERA Capshaw Realestate REALTOR- ASSOCIATE Cell 530-228-9445 Fax 530-343-1715 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] Solenoids for winches
Has anybody used a continous duty solenoid for a winch rather than the standard ford style solenoids we have been using for many years? I am refitting two BS F3B winches with dual solenoids and am considering a pair of Pollack continous duty solenoids, p/n 11-2570, with the dual LED warning lights from Cal Postuma. I'm thinking this turns out to be as near to bullet proof an operating system as needed. Any comments, thoughts or ideas ? 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] What do you have in your toolbox?
Al forgot some: Allen wrench set (Metric, for my Topaz) Stopwatch LSF voucher Actually, I have basically the first half of his list in a small fishing size box. I have the glues in a separate tupperware container. They usually stay in the car. I don't have the soldering iron or solder, but I will take one to a 2 day contest. JE -- Erickson Architects John R. Erickson, AIA From: Albert E. Wedworth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Albert E. Wedworth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2005 15:24:27 -0800 To: Dave Brombaugh [EMAIL PROTECTED], soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] What do you have in your toolbox? What to bring to the field?? EVERYTHING! Servo arms for every servo you own Tape Scissors Needle nose pliers Screw drivers of all sizes. Soldering Iron Solder Crescent wrenches Tweezers Hemostats All types of CA glue ( fast, med, slow, rubberized foam friendly ) Epoxy 5 30 min Mixing cups Stir sticks X-acto knife X-acto blades Battery checker Battery chargers Deep cycle Battery Winch Turnaround Radio Planes of all types, one for each condition Ballast Sunglasses Hat Enjoy! Al Albert E. Wedworth ( AL ) ERA Capshaw Realestate REALTOR- ASSOCIATE Cell 530-228-9445 Fax 530-343-1715 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] who
Who's on first. On Sat, 19 Mar 2005 20:39:41 +, Mark Wales [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Who? Mark Soaring Is Life!! From: Kirk Hanson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] who Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2005 10:27:22 -0800 who 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 -- Steve Schneider Buffalo Grove, IL SOAR Club 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] What do you have in your toolbox?
Sunscreen, 40 spf min. On Sat, 19 Mar 2005 15:24:27 -0800, Albert E. Wedworth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What to bring to the field?? EVERYTHING! Servo arms for every servo you own Tape Scissors Needle nose pliers Screw drivers of all sizes. Soldering Iron Solder Crescent wrenches Tweezers Hemostats All types of CA glue ( fast, med, slow, rubberized foam friendly ) Epoxy 5 30 min Mixing cups Stir sticks X-acto knife X-acto blades Battery checker Battery chargers Deep cycle Battery Winch Turnaround Radio Planes of all types, one for each condition Ballast Sunglasses Hat Enjoy! Al Albert E. Wedworth ( AL ) ERA Capshaw Realestate REALTOR- ASSOCIATE Cell 530-228-9445 Fax 530-343-1715 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 -- Steve Schneider Buffalo Grove, IL SOAR Club 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] What do you have in your toolbox?
I can add a few more things... Sunscreen Bugspray Neck strap Crystal set Freq pin Leatherman wave Personal walkie talkies Beef Jerky iPod Pen and pad Practice landing tape spare skegs lots of different tape band aids At 05:49 PM 3/19/2005, John Erickson wrote: Al forgot some: Allen wrench set (Metric, for my Topaz) Stopwatch LSF voucher Actually, I have basically the first half of his list in a small fishing size box. I have the glues in a separate tupperware container. They usually stay in the car. I don't have the soldering iron or solder, but I will take one to a 2 day contest. JE -- Erickson Architects John R. Erickson, AIA From: Albert E. Wedworth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Albert E. Wedworth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2005 15:24:27 -0800 To: Dave Brombaugh [EMAIL PROTECTED], soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] What do you have in your toolbox? What to bring to the field?? EVERYTHING! Servo arms for every servo you own Tape Scissors Needle nose pliers Screw drivers of all sizes. Soldering Iron Solder Crescent wrenches Tweezers Hemostats All types of CA glue ( fast, med, slow, rubberized foam friendly ) Epoxy 5 30 min Mixing cups Stir sticks X-acto knife X-acto blades Battery checker Battery chargers Deep cycle Battery Winch Turnaround Radio Planes of all types, one for each condition Ballast Sunglasses Hat Enjoy! Al Albert E. Wedworth ( AL ) ERA Capshaw Realestate REALTOR- ASSOCIATE Cell 530-228-9445 Fax 530-343-1715 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
Re: [RCSE] What do you have in your toolbox?
Wow! I'm always leaving something back @ home, darn! O my God! Really! I bring two Bag Lady Trans Tote's a Multiplex Tool Box... Crystals, frequency modules. Crazy man... Cheers Al Albert E. Wedworth ( AL ) ERA Capshaw Realestate REALTOR- ASSOCIATE Cell 530-228-9445 Fax 530-343-1715 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] What do you have in your toolbox?
Big black trash bag (carrying case) for the unthinkable disaster. - Original Message - From: Steve Schneider [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: soaring@airage.com Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2005 3:54 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] What do you have in your toolbox? Sunscreen, 40 spf min. On Sat, 19 Mar 2005 15:24:27 -0800, Albert E. Wedworth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What to bring to the field?? EVERYTHING! Servo arms for every servo you own Tape Scissors Needle nose pliers Screw drivers of all sizes. Soldering Iron Solder Crescent wrenches Tweezers Hemostats All types of CA glue ( fast, med, slow, rubberized foam friendly ) Epoxy 5 30 min Mixing cups Stir sticks X-acto knife X-acto blades Battery checker Battery chargers Deep cycle Battery Winch Turnaround Radio Planes of all types, one for each condition Ballast Sunglasses Hat Enjoy! Al Albert E. Wedworth ( AL ) ERA Capshaw Realestate REALTOR- ASSOCIATE Cell 530-228-9445 Fax 530-343-1715 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 -- Steve Schneider Buffalo Grove, IL SOAR Club 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] who
Abbott: Well Costello, I'm going to New York with you. You know Bookie Harris, the Yankee's manager, gave me a job as coach for as long as you're on the team. Costello: Look Abbott, if you're the coach, you must know all the players. Abbott: I certainly do. Costello: Well you know I've never met the guys. So you'll have to tell me their names, and then I'll know who's playing on the team. Abbott: Oh, I'll tell you their names, but you know it seems to me they give these ball players now-a-days very peculiar names. Costello: You mean funny names? Abbott: Strange names, pet names...like Dizzy Dean... Costello: His brother Daffy. Abbott: Daffy Dean... Costello: And their French cousin. Abbott: French? Costello: Goofè. Abbott: Goofè Dean. Well, let's see, we have on the bags, Who's on first, What's on second, I Don't Know is on third... Costello: That's what I want to find out. Abbott: I say Who's on first, What's on second, I Don't Know's on third. Costello: Are you the manager? Abbott: Yes. Costello: You gonna be the coach too? Abbott: Yes. Costello: And you don't know the fellows' names? Abbott: Well I should. Costello: Well then who's on first? Abbott: Yes. Costello: I mean the fellow's name. Abbott: Who. Costello: The guy on first. Abbott: Who. Costello: The first baseman. Abbott: Who. Costello: The guy playing... Abbott: Who is on first! Costello: I'm asking YOU who's on first. Abbott: That's the man's name. Costello: That's who's name? Abbott: Yes. Costello: Well go ahead and tell me. Abbott: That's it. Costello: That's who? Abbott: Yes. PAUSE Costello: Look, you gotta first baseman? Abbott: Certainly. Costello: Who's playing first? Abbott: That's right. Costello: When you pay off the first baseman every month, who gets the money? Abbott: Every dollar of it. Costello: All I'm trying to find out is the fellow's name on first base. Abbott: Who. Costello: The guy that gets... Abbott: That's it. Costello: Who gets the money... Abbott: He does, every dollar. Sometimes his wife comes down and collects it. Costello: Whose wife? Abbott: Yes. PAUSE Abbott: What's wrong with that? Costello: Look, all I wanna know is when you sign up the first baseman, how does he sign his name? Abbott: Who. Costello: The guy. Abbott: Who. Costello: How does he sign... Abbott: That's how he signs it. Costello: Who? Abbott: Yes. PAUSE Costello: All I'm trying to find out is what's the guy's name on first base. Abbott: No. What is on second base. Costello: I'm not asking you who's on second. Abbott: Who's on first. Costello: One base at a time! Abbott: Well, don't change the players around. Costello: I'm not changing nobody! Abbott: Take it easy, buddy. Costello: I'm only asking you, who's the guy on first base? Abbott: That's right. Costello: Ok. Abbott: All right. PAUSE Costello: What's the guy's name on first base? Abbott: No. What is on second. Costello: I'm not asking you who's on second. Abbott: Who's on first. Costello: I don't know. Abbott: He's on third, we're not talking about him. Costello: Now how did I get on third base? Abbott: Why you mentioned his name. Costello: If I mentioned the third baseman's name, who did I say is playing third? Abbott: No. Who's playing first. Costello: What's on first? Abbott: What's on second. Costello: I don't know. Abbott: He's on third. Costello: There I go, back on third again! PAUSE Costello: Would you just stay on third base and don't go off it. Abbott: All right, what do you want to know? Costello: Now who's playing third base? Abbott: Why do you insist on putting Who on third base? Costello: What am I putting on third. Abbott: No. What is on second. Costello: You don't want who on second? Abbott: Who is on first. Costello: I don't know. Abbott Costello Together:Third base! PAUSE Costello: Look, you gotta outfield? Abbott: Sure. Costello: The left fielder's name? Abbott: Why. Costello: I just thought I'd ask you. Abbott: Well, I just thought I'd tell ya. Costello: Then tell me who's playing left field. Abbott: Who's playing first. Costello: I'm not... stay out of the infield! I want to know what's the guy's name in left field? Abbott: No, What is on second. Costello: I'm not asking you who's on second. Abbott: Who's on first! Costello: I don't know. Abbott Costello Together: Third base! PAUSE Costello: The left fielder's name? Abbott: Why. Costello: Because! Abbott: Oh, he's centerfield. PAUSE Costello: Look, You gotta pitcher on this team? Abbott: Sure. Costello: The pitcher's name? Abbott: Tomorrow. Costello: You don't want to tell me today? Abbott: I'm telling you now. Costello: Then go ahead. Abbott: Tomorrow! Costello: What time? Abbott: What time what? Costello: What time tomorrow are you gonna tell me who's pitching? Abbott: Now listen. Who is not pitching. Costello: I'll break your arm, you say who's on first! I want to know what's the pitcher's name? Abbott: What's on second. Costello: I don't know. Abbott Costello Together: Third base! PAUSE
RE: [RCSE] What do you have in your toolbox?
I usually skip the deep cycle battery, winch, and turnaround when I have to hike 500 vertical feet at my local slope. -Original Message- From: Albert E. Wedworth [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2005 6:24 PM To: Dave Brombaugh; soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] What do you have in your toolbox? What to bring to the field?? EVERYTHING! Servo arms for every servo you own Tape Scissors Needle nose pliers Screw drivers of all sizes. Soldering Iron Solder Crescent wrenches Tweezers Hemostats All types of CA glue ( fast, med, slow, rubberized foam friendly ) Epoxy 5 30 min Mixing cups Stir sticks X-acto knife X-acto blades Battery checker Battery chargers Deep cycle Battery Winch Turnaround Radio Planes of all types, one for each condition Ballast Sunglasses Hat Enjoy! Al Albert E. Wedworth ( AL ) ERA Capshaw Realestate REALTOR- ASSOCIATE Cell 530-228-9445 Fax 530-343-1715 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] What do you have in your toolbox?
Title: RE: [RCSE] What do you have in your toolbox? I like to have Scotch tape (for canopy hold down, taping loose monokote, etc.), a whattmeter, multimeter, modelers pins (to open up clogged glue spouts), spares of anything and everything (props for my electric stuff, nylon bolts, etc.), all my tools, AMA card, scissor, miscellaneous odds and ends that makes my large Multiplex tool box weigh about 35 pounds. Al Battad WH6VE AMA #506981 _ From: Dave Brombaugh [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2005 12:12 PM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] What do you have in your toolbox? Folks, I recently decided that it was time for me to start taking a toolbox with me to the field. Ive been going with the theory: If I take it with me, that means Ill probably need it. The premise of that theory is if I dont take any tools/glue/duct tape/etc, then I wont break my airplane! J It sounds good in theory. In reality, I learned last week that there are occasions where it is useful to have tools, even when there isnt anything wrong with the airplane. For example I have two new airplanes for this season. One of them needed a little servo arm readjustment. Fortunately, someone else at the field had a couple screwdrivers so I could make those adjustments. So, I ask what do you keep in your tool boxes at the field? Im finally taking the step and am going to put together a good set of tools (and supplies!) and keep them in one good, solid box. - Dave
RE: [RCSE] What do you have in your toolbox?
I have a serious bad back so I have managed to thin down my toolbox as much as possible. I've narrowed it down to 5-min epoxy, CA, ballast, forceps, scissors, wing root tape and FG reinforced packing tape. A few small scraps of plywood and balsa, an assortment of JIS screwdrivers, metric and SAE Allen wrenches, an ESV, some small pliers, X-Acto knife, sunscreen and a small injury box with ointment, band aids and the like. That's all in the toolbox. Chargers and similar items are also taken but not specifically in the toolbox. If I fly power, I take this box and an additional one with everything I need to fly glow or gas. This leaves me with a fairly light tool box I can haul around by myself. I rarely fly alone either so what I didn't bring, by buddies' did. If I go to an out of town contest or a couple day trip to the slope I'll pack just about everything from spare servo wire and a butane soldering iron, to covering tools and scalpels. I have all my covering tools in a clear plastic box, as are my extra batteries, radio equipment etc. I simply toss the boxes in the back of the truck. I rarely need anything for myself due to Murphy's Law of inverse spares that states; you will only need what you don't bring and what you do bring is for someone else's repairs. Finally, I always take my cordless drill and drill bits. The last out of town trip I took was my buddies' turn to drive. He questioned the need for having to put my drill behind the seat. I told him I'd used it more than I'd imagined. We ended up using it to remove wingrod that had been pushed it's full length into the wing. We drilled a pilot hole and stopped the drill mid-cut so it was stuck in the hole. I pulled on the drill with the bit in the rod and it removed the rod far enough so the pilot could remove it from the wing. -Original Message- From: Dave Brombaugh [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Folks, I recently decided that it was time for me to start taking a toolbox with me to the field. - 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] who
who Seriously, the who request didn't work because it has to be sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED], not [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mike -- Winch Solenoid Safety Buzzer - http://www.vvsss.com/buzzer/ _ \__|__/ (O) 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] Solenoids for winches
... with the dual LED warning lights from Cal Postuma. Any comments, thoughts or ideas ? Check out my Winch Solenoid Safety Buzzer - http://www.vvsss.com/buzzer/ Mike -- _ \__|__/ (O) -- Winch Solenoid Safety Buzzer - http://www.vvsss.com/buzzer/ _ \__|__/ (O) 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] Dremel tool
Having worn out another Dremel tool, so I'm shopping for a new one. Tower has one for $64 which is the older version with less accessories. Home Depot has the fancy new version with more accessories for $79. The also have the new and more expensive cordless. Have any of you bought the new version? Is it worth the extra ? Is the cordless worth yet even more? Thanks in advance. Randy 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] Dremel tool
Home Depot here recently offered the Black and Decker RTX-3S rotary tool for $20 bucks, with several accessories. This is a 3 speed outfit that normally sells for $30 bucks. It's made in China but has a much more solid feel than any Dremel I've ever owned. I do not have any of the new models, however. - Original Message - From: Randy Bullard [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: RCSE soaring@airage.com Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2005 6:38 PM Subject: [RCSE] Dremel tool Having worn out another Dremel tool, so I'm shopping for a new one. Tower has one for $64 which is the older version with less accessories. Home Depot has the fancy new version with more accessories for $79. The also have the new and more expensive cordless. Have any of you bought the new version? Is it worth the extra ? Is the cordless worth yet even more? Thanks in advance. Randy 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] Solenoids for winches
I have already copied your buzzer article. It looks very interesting and I will probably incorporate the system. Thanks Miamimike. I have another inquiry. What is a good scanner to use for our RC freqencies? Regards, Dave Corven. ... with the dual LED warning lights from Cal Postuma. Any comments, thoughts or ideas ? Check out my Winch Solenoid Safety Buzzer - http://www.vvsss.com/buzzer/ Mike -- _ \__|__/ (O) 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] Solenoids for winches
I like the Icom IC-R2. It will let you setup any of the RC freqs (27, 50, 72MHz) and much more. I also like to listen to full scale comms on it as well. Happy flying, Jimmy http://www.jtmodels.com I have another inquiry. What is a good scanner to use for our RC freqencies? 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] What do you have in your toolbox?
On Sat, 19 Mar 2005, Dave Brombaugh wrote: So, I ask - what do you keep in your tool boxes at the field? I'm finally taking the step and am going to put together a good set of tools (and supplies!) and keep them in one good, solid box. Hey now, I prolly go a bit over board, but I drive sixty miles (round trip) to get good slope and it's a bummer to get grounded. So... Tools: Plyers; needle long short, round, slip joint, locking, ball joint, Z-bend. Screwdrivers; Standard 0, 1, 2, 3. Phillips 0, 1, 2, 3. Ball end hex in comon fractional and metric sizes. Socket driver with comon fractional and metric sizes. Small cresent wrench. Glow style 4 way wrench, model car 4 way wrench, stepped reamer, tapered reamer, X-acto knife blades, pen, marking pens large small, diagonal cutters, wire stripper, butane soldering iron flux solder, Bic lighter, sissors. Bits pieces: CyA glue; thin, foam safe, and kicker (in a *seperate* bag). 5 minute epoxy, mixing cups sticks, 1.5 oz glass cloth, latex gloves, spring clamps, T pins, clear Zagi tape, strapping tape, electrical tape, hinge tape, heat shrink tubing various sizes, butane (for iron), desolder braid, servo wire, servo gear sets in my sizes, servo horns, control horns, pcboard, clevises, ball joints, threaded rods, tyvek hinges, dental floss (un waxed), rubber bands, screws of various sizes, nuts bolts various sizes, nylon bolts various sizes, reciever xtals various frequencies, note pad, lead bars from 1/4 oz to twelve oz, saran wrap, and shame of shames; various electric props, neo sporan ointment, band-aides, sun screen. I also carry two battery chargers, batteries both reciever and electric power packs. Yeah, I admit it I fly electrics too... Overkill? Prolly, but I can patch any break at the field and often have the bit *you* need to borrow... It all fits in one tackle box and doesn't weigh that much at all ;-) RobII *'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.* [EMAIL PROTECTED] Erica Frank Rob Carter II Roast dragon, fried dragon, dragon steak, dragon cassarole, baked dragon-in-onions, dragon omelette, dragon stew, dragon-on-a-stick-- next time I kill a rabbit, period. --St. George 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] Tungsten/Anviloy Ballast update
Well, I shouldnt have worried about cutting up my Anviloy/tungsten alloy ballast stock. I used a commercial duty powered band saw with a fresh bi metal blade. It cut thru the stuff much better than expected. Then dressed the ends with a upright belt sander flush/flat. The whole process was quite easy. Gotta say this is some pretty heavy ballast! Thanks again for cutting tips, walter 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] Solenoids for winches
I use Stancor 586-902 586 series DC power contactors. Rated at 200A continuous and 600A inrush. Silver contacts. Newark part number is 44F3645, $43 each. Many years of reliable service on 6 F3b winches. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Has anybody used a continous duty solenoid for a winch rather than the standard ford style solenoids we have been using for many years? I am refitting two BS F3B winches with dual solenoids and am considering a pair of Pollack continous duty solenoids, p/n 11-2570, with the dual LED warning lights from Cal Postuma. I'm thinking this turns out to be as near to bullet proof an operating system as needed. Any comments, thoughts or ideas ? 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 . 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] Passing of a Friend and club member
Hi all, Some of you may have known Mike Gee of Grants Pass, OR, formerly of the Bay area of California, a member and Vice-President of the Southern Oregon Soaring Society, he was into scale aero-tow events including St. Louis, last year. Mike passed away last Thursday after suffering a heart attack. Arrangements are pending. We have truly lost a good friend and clubmate. Mike Reed also of SOSS, most likely summed it up best I wasn't ready for him to leave yet, and I certainly wasn't done being friends with him. Cards or letters may be sent to his wife, Dianne at 464 W. Jones Creek Rd., Grants Pass, OR 97526 if anyone needs the phone number you can email me, as I will not publish it here. Mike will be SOARING forever now. Jerry Miller, SOSS member and founder Medford, OR 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] Dremel tool
I bought the variable cordless model and I like it! It has all the tidbits that I use and ones I don't grin. The one I really like that is an optional item is the diamond wheel cutter. [EMAIL PROTECTED] it cuts through stuff like crazy! The cordless model I got has a large carrying case that I am able to store my corded model in addition to my cordless one. I bought an extra battery and the fast charger just in case I have some large project and need the extra battery time and portability. Al Battad -Original Message- From: Randy Bullard [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2005 4:39 PM To: RCSE Subject: [RCSE] Dremel tool Having worn out another Dremel tool, so I'm shopping for a new one. Tower has one for $64 which is the older version with less accessories. Home Depot has the fancy new version with more accessories for $79. The also have the new and more expensive cordless. Have any of you bought the new version? Is it worth the extra ? Is the cordless worth yet even more? Thanks in advance. Randy 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] What do you have in your toolbox?
A collapsible pole and a wrist rocket with monofiliment and nylon string attached to a weight. 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] What do you have in your toolbox?
Oh, and I should add, I fly with Rob Carter and expect him to have everything else. David Nasatir wrote: A collapsible pole and a wrist rocket with monofiliment and nylon string attached to a weight. 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] What do you have in your toolbox?
I also carry: A stopwatch wind meter single edge razor blades moleskin (for those heavy DLG days) Servo gear sets (when I was using FMA servos) Mike 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] What do you have in your toolbox?
A long, long time ago (1979), I flew with some guys from the Rocky Mountain Soaring Association in Denver. One of their members had a large fancy tackle box, apparently suitable for a bass-boat episode of American Sportsman. Someone challenged me to ask him what's in his flight box. So I did. What I found was a quarter, a piece of lead and a sock. Thinking about it... priceless. Loren 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] Dremel tool (Proxon is better)
I gave up on the dremel a few years ago after my replacement for the one that burnt out fell apart ( the armature literally did) in just over a year. I now use Proxon (made in Germany) you can feel they are much better made from first use, don't know if you can get them over in the states though regards Chris UK - Original Message - From: glide [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Randy Bullard' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'RCSE' soaring@airage.com Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2005 4:24 AM Subject: RE: [RCSE] Dremel tool I bought the variable cordless model and I like it! It has all the tidbits that I use and ones I don't grin. The one I really like that is an optional item is the diamond wheel cutter. [EMAIL PROTECTED] it cuts through stuff like crazy! The cordless model I got has a large carrying case that I am able to store my corded model in addition to my cordless one. I bought an extra battery and the fast charger just in case I have some large project and need the extra battery time and portability. Al Battad -Original Message- From: Randy Bullard [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2005 4:39 PM To: RCSE Subject: [RCSE] Dremel tool Having worn out another Dremel tool, so I'm shopping for a new one. Tower has one for $64 which is the older version with less accessories. Home Depot has the fancy new version with more accessories for $79. The also have the new and more expensive cordless. Have any of you bought the new version? Is it worth the extra ? Is the cordless worth yet even more? Thanks in advance. Randy 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-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
