[RCSE] Looking for Larry Storie
Any one have an e-mail address for Larry? Mike Remus LOFT Glider Club Fort Wayne IN LSF Level 5 #112 Remember; Think small. Big ideas upset others! 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] kevlar tow - spar wrapping
For anyone that's done a Bubble Dancer or Allegro, or anyone that's used a kevlar wrap on a composite spar - what kind of tow did you use? I checked ACP and CST, found thread, .025, and .038 braided - I am leaning towards the thread based on thickness alone. I'm open to suggestions from someone that's been down this road already. Plan B was dental floss, but I'd rather do this project to spec. Thanks, Brent RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
RE: [RCSE] JR gear on Ham band?
Looks like I have to retract my statement. I do believe I know where I got the mistaken idea from. When I bought my 50 MHz module after I got my ticket, the JR packaging had a nice bright red sticker on it that says For Model Aircraft use only. I also need to check my 9303 box, which I bought on 50 MHz. I think it has the same label. -l 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] JR gear on Ham band?
I'm in doubt about a couple of claims that were made here about FCC rules concerning 6 meter r/c radios: 1. Lex Mierop says that 50 Mhz can only be used for aircraft, not cars, boats, or robots. There are no restrictions as to what type of model can be controlled on 50 mHz. 2. Chuck Anderson says that you can't allow someone to use your 6 meter r/c radio while you supervise as control operator. This is true, but was not so until the AMA pressed the FCC on this question. Originally the operation of a 6 meter radio control transmitter by a non ham was legal as long as 'control' of the transmitter was maintained by the license holder. This was considered to be the same type of operation as when a non ham talked on any of the other legal ham frequencies while the license holder operated the transmitter. Obviously a buddy box fulfilled this control requirement and until the AMA pressed the issue the fact that I could take the transmitter out of your hands at any moment fulfilled the control requirement. Can anyone find any evidence on the Web confirming either of these alleged rules? I searched through FCC Part 97 and couldn't find a thing. http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/regulations/news/part97/ Unfortunately the rules do not contain all the limitations and information needed at times. Often the FCC has issued 'opinions' that carry the force of law that are very difficult, if not impossible, to find. This is ONE of the reasons the AMA pressed the issue of 'control operator'. regards, Jim Porter N0BZQ 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] Ham Band
I think the AMA rules and the FCC rules are being merged together in this discussion. The last time I looked at the frequency allocation table for the Ham bands, the frequencies we use for our sailplanes was for the use of controlling remote control devices. I do not remember seeing any definition of what a remote control was. I'm sure the FCC isn't going to allow the AMA to control the use of these frequencies. George MeyersWD6EQS Fresno, California 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] NSP Victory For Sale
For Sale for a friend NSP Victory C It has Airtronics Servos in Fuse, Mulitplexon flaps and DAD servo's on ailerons. It has a brand new battery.The plane is about 5 years old.Only been flown about 2 dozen times.Never Broken. Yellow and Blue. He would like to get $600 for plane, servo's and Battery. He has a Hi-tech Super Slim 8 Ch. Receiver in it. He wants $50 more if it is included. And he also has it in a JT airplane bag, he wants another $50 if it goes with and would prefer it did go. The reason for selling it is he is afraid of breaking it, that is why there are so flew flight,(my opinion)I have part of those 2-dozen flights on it. If anybody is interested, Contact me andI can point you the right direction. Mike Fox
Re: [RCSE] Multiplex MC V2 gear wanted
Michael, Try this site http://www.multiplexusa.com/Support/service_and_repair.htm Ernie is a great guy with great service LeeMichael Conte [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello,I have a Multiplex MC V2 Micro Speed servo with a stripped gear. It has all metal gears except one nylon gear. It's the nylon gear that's stripped. Does anyone have any of these gear sets laying around that they'd be willing to part with. Or do you know the part number so I can order one? I've contacted Hitec/Multiplex and they want me to send the servo in for service. It's hardwired into my wing and I don't want to clip the wires, send it in, wait, get it back and then solder it back in place (yeah, I know I'm lazy). I just want to drop in a new gear, lube it and put the servo back together and fly! As always I appreciate your help.Sincerely,MikeLas Vegas, NVRCSE-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 formatLeeCox-Nevada, U.S.A. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new Resources site!
[RCSE] Fusion wing Ava for sale
One fantastic flyer... 56.8 oz...Up to 72 oz with ballast..Fusion TD 19 wing on an Ava fuse and tail group..6 Fut 3102 MG servos that were installed new in this ship Top condition..Asking $750 which is less than I have invested.. I will also consider selling just the wings for $400 with the servos...Don't care to ship at this point and wish buyer to look and test fly first..Will have it here in Tullahoma this week end.. Hope to have it in St. Louis June 18th and 19th then the Mid South June 25th and June 26th..If it has not sold buy then I'll consider shipping or just keeping it.. Thanks for the BW..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] Fusion/Ava
I have already been ask a couple times why I want to sell it.. I'm flying Ava's from here on out is my plan..With my old eyes I can't see the flat wings very good anymore ..As witnessed by my near crash in Cincy..(smile) Brian 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] Fusion/Ava
http://www.jimbacus.net/soaring/OVSS_1_2005/pages/DSC02736.html I think this is Flyin' Brian launching one last weekend. Neat hybrid design. At 12:37 PM 5/27/2005, Brian Smith wrote: I have already been ask a couple times why I want to sell it.. I'm flying Ava's from here on out is my plan..With my old eyes I can't see the flat wings very good anymore ..As witnessed by my near crash in Cincy..(smile) Brian 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] Nimbus Sold, Icon and Icon wings are still available
The mini-Nimbus 4 is sold pending funds. I still have the Thermal Icon and the F3J Icon wings available. George Voss 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] Fusion wing Ava for sale
Fusava it is ;o) Brian - Original Message - From: John Diniz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Brian Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED]; soaring@airage.com Sent: Friday, May 27, 2005 1:09 PM Subject: RE: [RCSE] Fusion wing Ava for sale All, I flew this thing the Friday before the Cincy contest and can honestly say it is one terrific flying plane. Lands like a dream and has tons of rudder control driving it into the spot. Well worth the $750 Brian is asking, even if it has Futaba servos. 8^) Thanks again Brian for letting me wiggle the sticks on the Fusava. John Diniz -Original Message- From: Brian Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 27, 2005 12:23 PM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] Fusion wing Ava for sale One fantastic flyer... 56.8 oz...Up to 72 oz with ballast..Fusion TD 19 wing on an Ava fuse and tail group..6 Fut 3102 MG servos that were installed new in this ship Top condition..Asking $750 which is less than I have invested.. I will also consider selling just the wings for $400 with the servos...Don't care to ship at this point and wish buyer to look and test fly first..Will have it here in Tullahoma this week end.. Hope to have it in St. Louis June 18th and 19th then the Mid South June 25th and June 26th..If it has not sold buy then I'll consider shipping or just keeping it.. Thanks for the BW..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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 267.0.0 - Release Date: 5/27/05 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] Red Hen this weekend?
Please reply off line Tnx J --Jack Strother Granger, IN LSF 2948 LSF Level V #117 LSF Official 1996 - 2004 CSS Gold
[RCSE] Models for Sale
Contact George Blair at 303-425-5097-Original Message-From: Art Dept [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Fri, 27 May 2005 11:36:47 -0600Subject: Rev pdf plane file try this one. let me know.thanks! --Christine M. PetersenPrepress Art DirectorBlair Labeling Systems12421 W 49th Ave. Ste. 4Wheat Ridge CO 800331-800-992-2939Phone: 303-425-5097Fax: 303-425-3572 Plane.pdf Description: Adobe PDF document
[RCSE] Ava-gea
I also have for SAIL a very nice flying Ava-Gea.. A 130 inch Phil Barnes wing on an Ava fuse and tail. 62 oz flying weight..Has a few small, normal, flying bruises, but is strong and solid and looks nice. It can only be had at the end of the contest day this coming Sunday..A very good friend of mine with be flying, and winning with it.(I hope) Asking $650 with 6 Fut 3102MG servos.. (sorry JD) Smile 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
Fw: [RCSE] Ava-gea for Sail
Sorry .. I meant to say..It can only be picked up here locally at the end of the day Sunday. I really hate shipping models. Again thanks for the BW. Brian 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] Had a chance to do some range tests with the Freq Checker ..today!'
On Thu, May 26, 2005 at 08:11:01PM -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: |I did try shoving things in the extermal antenna port but it didn't |affect range one way or the other. I had a walkman head set and plug |it in. I undid the antenna in my cell phone and plugged it in also |with no added range. I'm not really surprised that it doesn't help. Looking at the instructions, there's a picture of the antenna (the one you can't buy yet.) It clearly has three connectors on it the plug, just like your stereo walkman headphones. However, antenna jacks only have one or two connectors. So obviously one or two of the connections on the antenna isn't used ... Assuming that two of the connectors are connected to the RF input of the unit (I haven't figured out how to open it without destroying it yet, so I haven't looked inside yet), when you plug your headphones into it, you're connecting to both wires (and your third wire is not connected to anything, or maybe it's connected to one of the other connectors.) So rather than adding an antenna, you're adding a transmission line -- it may be coax, or it may be ladder line, depending on the quality of your headphones. Neither one makes a very good good antenna -- for every signal picked up by one wire, almost exactly the same signal is picked up by the other wire, and so the two cancel each other out. That's what transmission lines are supposed to do ... If you want to make an antenna for it, buy a stereo plug at Radio Shack, and solder an exactly 1 meter wire to _one_ of the connectors. Alas, it's not clear which one is correct (though if two are connected as I suspect, the odds are 2/3 that a random guess will be correct.) You could test that you had the right one before soldering it by just touching it with the wire and seeing what the range looked like. If the range is much better, that's probably the right one. It's also not certain that 1 meter is the correct length -- again I'd need to open it up and look, but the odds are pretty good that it's right. Really, you'd think they'd just make the antenna come with the unit. But I guess they wanted to keep it as cheap as possible ... but the least they could have done is make it available when the unit was available, or use a more standard plug so we can use existing antennas. -- Doug McLaren, [EMAIL PROTECTED]lp1 on fire 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] Had a chance to do some range tests with the Freq Checker ..today!'
Doug McLaren [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Looking at the instructions, there's a picture of the antenna (the one you can't buy yet.) It clearly has three connectors on it the plug, just like your stereo walkman headphones. There's a single seven-inch wire coming out of the Hobbico Frequency Checker's RF board that wraps around the inside of the case and ends at the antenna jack, where it connects to the ground terminal of the jack. The side and tip terminals of the jack connect to nothing. An earphone plugged into the antenna jack should therefore extent the range, and in fact it does just that for me and for a few other guys who post on RCGroups.com. Anything touching the ground terminal of the antenna jack will act as an extension of the seven inch internal antenna, so an external antenna length of about 32 inches would seem to be roughly correct, but probably not critical. Personally, I'm afraid the unit might not have sufficient selectivity to benefit from the maximum possible antenna gain. I suspect this would only cause more false indications and render it useless. This might depend upon the environment though. Here's a picture of an antenna that I built from Radio Shack parts that looks about like the Hobbico unit that's not available yet: http://www.vvsss.com/freq_checker/antenna.jpg and here's an RCGroups.com post of mine listing the parts I used to make it: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3797447postcount=40 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
[RCSE] Fwd: Models for Sale
-Original Message-From: T GRESSMANTo: soaring@airage.comSent: Fri, 27 May 2005 15:38:01 -0400Subject: Models for Sale Contact George Blair at 303-425-5097-Original Message-From: Art Dept [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Fri, 27 May 2005 11:36:47 -0600Subject: Rev pdf plane file try this one. let me know.thanks! --Christine M. PetersenPrepress Art DirectorBlair Labeling Systems12421 W 49th Ave. Ste. 4Wheat Ridge CO 800331-800-992-2939Phone: 303-425-5097Fax: 303-425-3572 Plane.pdf Description: Adobe PDF document
[RCSE] 14MZ - A lot of reinvention of the wheel
Another 'good' thing about EVERYBODY at the field using a 14MZ, there'd be a lot fewer guys at the field, and a lot less interferrence! BUT, I'm envious. Sounds like the radio everyone needs. How long before the other manufacturers catch up? Bill, It is hardly the case that other companies are playing catch-up with Futaba. Instead, its more the case that Futaba is now starting to play catch-up with Multiplex. Ive been reading a great deal about the new 14MZ and the more that I read about it, the more I come to the conclusion that much of the marketing touted revolutionary features of the 14MZ are, in fact, implementations of designs that Multiplex has offered for years. Take, for example, the free assign ability of the widgets. This is a standard practice of Multiplex. The 14MZ has the severe limitation, however, in that the receiver ports are hard-set and cannot be freely assigned like they can on Multiplex radios. Futaba claims that the 14MZ can fly for 3 hours on a single charge, but I can get up to 8 hours on the standard pack on my Multiplex EVO. In addition, the EVO also offers a battery management function it constantly keeps track of the remaining spare milliamps, even when turned off! It even allows for battery drain daily as the EVO sits on the shelf during the non-flying days. There are programming tools that the Profi 4000 (a radio being produced for more than 10 years) has that the top-end 14MZ doesnt have. Attenuation switches (a proportional control dynamically alters the travel of another proportional control) and Logical switches (AND/OR coupled actions) are the two most glaring examples. While the 14MZ does have Control switches (the position of one widget at a certain point during the proportional travel enables a switched function), it does not offer the ability to assign them to every one of the possible widgets. I do concede that Futaba has come up with a lot of bling-bling on the 14MZ and that its marketing folks are pulling out all of the stops in generating publicity. The biggest problem that I see is that most of the improvements that Futaba has implemented on the 14MZ affects the pilot only when not flying. The fancy screen, the photos of your plane and the ability to play music dont do anything for the pilot once the plane has left the ground. The biggest problems with Multiplex has always been marketing, publicity and market saturation here in the U.S. Multiplex has also failed miserably in hiring individuals who fully understand the capabilities of their radios and who can also explain and articulate programming approaches to pilots who have experience with other brands of transmitters. But the truth remains that aside from one or two hardware features that the 14MZ has, it (while being revolutionary in respect to Futabas standards) continues to lag far behind the sheer programming power of the Multiplex Profi 4000. And ironically enough, the once pie-in-the-sky price of the Profi 4000 radio is now about half the costs of the 14MZ! While I applaud Futaba for raising THEIR standards, I am savvy enough to see through some of their outlandish claims. Joedy Drulia Shenandoah Valley, Virginia 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] EPP Wings
As of the first week of June EPP foam wing are avaleble. Les 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] 14MZ - A lot of reinvention of the wheel
Another 'good' thing about EVERYBODY at the field using a 14MZ, there'd be a lot fewer guys at the field, and a lot less interferrence! BUT, I'm envious. Sounds like the radio everyone needs. How long before the other manufacturers catch up? Bill, It is hardly the case that other companies are playing catch-up with Futaba. Instead, its more the case that Futaba is now starting to play catch-up with Multiplex. About the only catching up to Futaba is everybody else has to double, triple or quadruple their prices. I hope that is not going to happen. Brian -- Brian Chan An Electric Airplane [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mateo.Ca.USA 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] Field test of Tower Channel Checker
Took my Channel Checker out to the Airfoilers field and tested it while early arrivals for our contest this weekend were practicing. The Channel Checker works as advertised. Range without external antenna was about 200 feet and range with an improvised external antenna was in excess of 1000 feet. I don't know how much more because I wasn't about to walk out in the tall weeds, briars, ticks, and chiggers past the end of our mowed towpath. The external antenna was a 21 inch piece of 1/16 inch wire connected to the center of the plug I picked up at Radio Shack. I expect to use the Channel Checker to verify the channel of all transmitters used at our 35th annual sailplane contest this weekend. Chuck Anderson RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] 14MZ - A lot of reinvention of the wheel
Joedy Drulia wrote: Another 'good' thing about EVERYBODY at the field using a 14MZ, there'd be a lot fewer guys at the field, and a lot less interferrence! BUT, I'm envious. Sounds like the radio everyone needs. How long before the other manufacturers catch up? Bill, It is hardly the case that other companies are playing catch-up with Futaba. Instead, its more the case that Futaba is now starting to play catch-up with Multiplex. First, the quote above was NOT in my post. It was a response to one of my posts. Second, nowhere in MY post did I say anything about anyone playing catch up with anyone. I merely stated that I liked the fact that the 14MZ requires you to actually look at your transmitter and to push a button before it transmits. Nowhere did I say that this was a first. I am fully aware that Multiplex had this before, which is why I did not claim it as a first for the 14MZ. Ive been reading a great deal about the new 14MZ and the more that I read about it, the more I come to the conclusion that much of the marketing touted revolutionary features of the 14MZ are, in fact, implementations of designs that Multiplex has offered for years. Fine. Now explain why the Multiplex never caught on. There are 4 14MZ's at my field and I have NEVER seen a Multiplex there. So the problem you have is that it is NOT Multiplex and is being marketed better. OK, I feel your pain. I use Apple computers. Plainly superior and far more innovative than Windows, but not nearly as popular. Oh well. Take, for example, the free assign ability of the widgets. This is a standard practice of Multiplex. The 14MZ has the severe limitation, however, in that the receiver ports are hard-set and cannot be freely assigned like they can on Multiplex radios. Not so. You can assign any function to any channel. Futaba claims that the 14MZ can fly for 3 hours on a single charge, but I can get up to 8 hours on the standard pack on my Multiplex EVO. Wonderful. Show of hands. How many fly more than 3 hours in a day?? I never have. I also have an extra pack in case I ever want to. addition, the EVO also offers a battery management function it constantly keeps track of the remaining spare milliamps, even when turned off! It even allows for battery drain daily as the EVO sits on the shelf during the non-flying days. The Futaba shows percentage remaining in the pack. Works very well to determine how much left to fly. While the 14MZ does have Control switches (the position of one widget at a certain point during the proportional travel enables a switched function), it does not offer the ability to assign them to every one of the possible widgets. I have not seen this. As far as I know and in my direct experience with the radio, this is not the case. Any channel can be mixed using any other channel as the master. I do concede that Futaba has come up with a lot of bling-bling on the 14MZ and that its marketing folks are pulling out all of the stops in generating publicity. Can't beat good marketing. Ask Sony Beta-Max and Apple. The biggest problem that I see is that most of the improvements that Futaba has implemented on the 14MZ affects the pilot only when not flying. As a person who actually flies the radio, I do not agree. First off the 2048 resolution is VERY noticeable, especially on my aerobatic planes. The biggest problems with Multiplex has always been marketing, publicity and market saturation here in the U.S. Multiplex has also failed miserably in hiring individuals who fully understand the capabilities of their radios and who can also explain and articulate programming approaches to pilots who have experience with other brands of transmitters. I agree and I also think they missed the boat on US ergonomics. The pizza box transmitter killed them. While I applaud Futaba for raising THEIR standards, I am savvy enough to see through some of their outlandish claims. I think this merely reflects your clear prejudice towards the Multiples. Much like mine towards Apple. I can't stand it when Microsoft does something well either. Take care. Enjoy your Multiplex as I do my 14MZ. One final question. Why is it SO important to the few Multiplex owners out there to attempt to point out all the alleged problems and non-firsts with the 14MZ?? Seems odd to me. Oh Well. The basic argument always seems to come down to It's NOT Multiples and therefore is inferior. WEM 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] 14MZ - A lot of reinvention of the wheel
The basic argument always seems to come down to It's NOT Multiples and therefore is inferior. My guess is it's more like; I'm ticked that MPX did it first but didn't get the credit. The pizza box bugged me too until I tried it twice in a row. Then it was a non-issue. Also, an advantage if you want to install your own switches, sliders, etc... Yes, the Sony Beta is a good parallel. Sad. Yes, I loved my Apple too. I still wonder why anyone would pay top dollar for radios with limitations. Like channel assignments, model memory, etc... But I got over it. Possibly others just haven't. BTW, Who's selling MPX 3030's and what's the going rate? Bill Swingle RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Sagitta XC
Thanks to all who responded to my question. It sounds like many of wrestled with the plan form of the XC. I am not looking for world class performance, just a little better performance with some room for over speed errors. BTW, does anyone know what that red-line is for the XC? Do I have to use spruce for the lead edge or can I go with a nice hard balsa? I guess I have made most of my choices for improvements. 1 - Fill the void in the main spar with hi-load 60 foam. 2 - Wrap the main spar with Kevlar thread, paying particular attention to the joiner areas. 3 - Sheet the center section of the wing (seems like a damn shame though). 4 - Do whatever I can to lighten up the tips. 5 - Lengthen the tail moment by 4 to 6 inches. 6 - Use an airfoil shape on the stab - Tom Kallevang, did you do some kind of rib/spar lay-up for the NA0009 or try to sand that shape into the existing construction? 7 - Remove the rudder balance. I will make the fuse from wood (sounds like it needs some weight anyway) and use the cable for the stab. I don't see a good way to use a simple bell crank for the stab. Thanks, Michael Augie McKibben AMA 716126 LSF 7720 - Level III [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
[RCSE] FS: MPX 3030
On May 27, 2005, at 5:30 PM, Bill Swingle wrote: BTW, Who's selling MPX 3030's and what's the going rate? I've got one that is redundant (I've got a 4000 plus an Evo 9). No idea what the going rate is. Mine has an internal switch that allows for either MPX/JR or Futaba/Hitec shift. New 3300 mAH battery pack. I've added a few switches. If anyone is interested, make me an offer I can't refuse. Cheers, Bill --- Never judge a day by the weather. Bill Johns Colton, WA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] 14MZ - A lot of reinvention of the wheel
In a message dated 5/27/2005 6:07:28 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It is hardly the case that other companies are playing catch-up with Futaba. Instead, its more the case that Futaba is now starting to play catch-up with Multiplex. _ I seem to remember back when Karlton frequented the list that he made mention of Futaba having liccensed their software from Multiplex...don't know if that's still the case...but it would cast an interesting light on the matter... Bill Wingstedt 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] Pagging Josh Glaab
Josh ping me off the list or if someone has contact info for him TIA Dr. Danny WilliamsColorado Springs, CORMSAhttp://www.rmsadenver.com
RE: [RCSE] kevlar tow - spar wrapping
It is under Aramid Unidirectional on the CST web site it is Denier 195 yarn. This is the terminology used in the composites industry. The number is the weight in grams of 9000 meters of the yarn. This is confusing because only Kevlar (Aramid) uses this terminology. Matt Gewain CST -Original Message- From: Douglas, Brent [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 27, 2005 6:55 AM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] kevlar tow - spar wrapping For anyone that's done a Bubble Dancer or Allegro, or anyone that's used a kevlar wrap on a composite spar - what kind of tow did you use? I checked ACP and CST, found thread, .025, and .038 braided - I am leaning towards the thread based on thickness alone. I'm open to suggestions from someone that's been down this road already. Plan B was dental floss, but I'd rather do this project to spec. Thanks, Brent RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. 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] Pike Superior ??
Bought a new carbon Pike Superior and am building it out this weekend. Its going to be a piece of cake as I got the premade wiring harness with it. I hate making the wiring harness for any plane-this harness is really a time saver for me. The plane comes with the servo tray/bulkhead already installed in the fuse. The cut outs for the ele/rudder servos are already made and leave little room for anything much bigger than say a 368/etc. What are you guys using for your elevator? Also, how are you getting adequate TD type flap travel on your top actuated flaps? Thanks, 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] 14MZ - A lot of reinvention of the wheel
I thought Karlton to be very knowledgeable about Multiplex products. I credit him for getting me into buying Multiplex planes and electronics. It is too bad that things changed with him not being at the MPB distributor's helm. All hail the Emperor! Aloha to all and have a safe and fun Memorial Day weekend. Al Battad - WH6VE AMA #506981 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 27, 2005 3:54 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; soaring@airage.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [RCSE] 14MZ - A lot of reinvention of the wheel In a message dated 5/27/2005 6:07:28 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It is hardly the case that other companies are playing catch-up with Futaba. Instead, it's more the case that Futaba is now starting to play catch-up with Multiplex. _ I seem to remember back when Karlton frequented the list that he made mention of Futaba having liccensed their software from Multiplex...don't know if that's still the case...but it would cast an interesting light on the matter... Bill Wingstedt 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
