[RCSE] Servo reversing
Hello all, Does anyone remember how to reverse a servo where you do not have the facility on the Tx. It has been so long since I last did this that I have totally forgotten. I do remember that two of the wires on the pot are to be interchanged, but which two?. the servo in question has a blue in the centre and a white and brown on each side. I also vaguely remember the pot has to be recentered. Can someone please help? Thanks Charles 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: JR Aerotow prompts a question
I guess Airtronics as Host sponsor with Futaba and JR also being Gold sponsors of the IHLGF doesn't count then?? Les. From: Jim Deck [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: RCSE soaring@airage.com Subject: JR Aerotow prompts a question Witnessing the 3rd JR Aerotow and reliving the experiences with the many fine photos posted leads me to ask a question directed at other major radio makers -- just what have YOU done for US lately? Thanks to JR - keep up the good work, Jim Deck 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] Servo reversing
elcoba [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello all, Does anyone remember how to reverse a servo where you do not have the facility on the Tx. It has been so long since I last did this that I have totally forgotten. I do remember that two of the wires on the pot are to be interchanged, but which two? The wires on the sides need to be swapped. The center wire (the wiper) should stay where it is. If you have an ohmmeter you can make sure you've identified the correct wires by ensuring that the resistance between them doesn't change significantly as you rotate the potentiometer. If the resistance goes up and down then one of those wires is the wiper. The two connections to the motor have to be swapped as well. WIPER | V A--/\/\/\/\/\/\/--B (Swap A and B.) 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] JR Aerotow
Looked like fun. How does one make a MOV play at twice the size? A little small at 1280x1024. Steve At 10:29 PM 6/6/2005, James V. Bacus wrote: I downloaded the digital video off of my Sony handycam onto my Mac and played around with iMovieHD for a few hours and here is what I mixed together from the JR Aerotow flightline. I still may make a few more videos with other shots I caught... 8-) http://www.jimbacus.net/soaring/JR_Aerotow_2005/JR_Aerotow_2005.mov (25mb quicktime movie, 4'53 in duration) Enjoy! At 03:32 PM 6/5/2005, James V. Bacus wrote: Picture Gallery is now online at: http://www.jimbacus.net/soaring/JR_Aerotow_2005/index.html At 11:46 PM 6/4/2005, you wrote: WOW. Dudes, this was too cool. Just got back from two solid days of flying. I have a lot of photos and video, but I wanted to make a post this evening while I am fresh back from the event. TK and I arrived Fri. afternoon driving in from Chicago and there were A LOT of people there. I registered as pilot 50 at that time, and there were more after me. Busy flight line was the first thing that struck me, two tugs working hard and a nice line of sailplanes queued up for a tow. After registering and checking out the cool looking event T shirt and hat that was in the registration bag, I went on to socializing a bit in the pits. But the constant series of tows was just enticing me to fly. I built my DG 800s and walked it out to the flight line, Capn' Jack was all too eager to help me with another set of eyes. I got an excellent tow, Peter Goldsmith towed me up with his cub and let him take me up to clouds. I told him I was off, he replies... great Jim, I think my wings are freezing over 8-) Needless to say I flew that flight for awhile! 8-) I landed and Cliff Bryan was pulling his new ASH-26 out, so I followed him out to the flight line. I ended up being his second set of eyes, and Cliff got that bad boy hooked up and skied out. After flying around for a long period of time, he asked me if I wanted to try. 8-) What a wonderful model, Cliff wasn't in a rush for it back, but he did check the battery levels twice while I was flying, so it must have been a pretty long flight. Such a sweet model. Skip Miller was just pounding the cross country course all day long, I think he went over 26 miles. Then I wander back to the pits, see Capn' Jack over at the tents and he asks if I want to fly the Ventus 2AX. By this time the air at about 3:30-4pm is about the best its been all day, and I am like SURE! I'LL FLY IT. Jack let me fly it up the tug and I flew it for a long time, 40 minutes or longer, and then the ultimate TX who-ore himself, McCarthy couldn't take it any longer so he took the sticks, and he flew it for another 40 mins. Finally I pried his fingers from the pizza box and I got it back for some more, and then TK wandered by and he took it for a long flight, and then finally back to Jack, the last sailplane to land on Fri. I forgot the final launch count for the day, but the tugs went through 10 gallons of gas. Of course then all the electric fun fly stuff came out... and then over to a BBQ at John Diniz house for excellent food, drink, electric heli flying in the driveway, and John did a small jam session in his basement later while McCarthy tried to finish building the scale model he didn't quite get flying earlier in the day. Just more fun! Today was a windier, with more people in attendance, but less of the flying at anyone time. Only one tug worked the flight line constantly. I flew once in the morning when the wind was calmer, but decided to help work the flight line and snap pictures and video in between the chores. Paul Siegel and Steve Siebenaler flew over from Ohio in Paul's Super Cub to check out the action and really put in a nice landing on the grass strip. Flying continued non-stop all day long. Later in the day there was a raffle for 1:1 scale glider rides, and although I didn't win one, I have never been up in a glider so I bought a ride. What a HOOT! So I got to sit in the front seat of 2-33, did an aerotow, and even got to fly it awhile. Shot a lot of video up there, and got some of flying site from above, with little sailplanes and tugs flying beneath us. Now that tops off a great couple of days! 8-) Don't miss this event next year, apparently it has really grown, now in its 3rd year. This is my first, and I really regret missing the first two. Pix and video tomorrow. 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
Re: [RCSE] Rx's
I like the Shadow 3, from Sopmbra Labs. Also is programmable for frequency and function assignments (1-14). Kennedy Composites, about $90 with progreammer. .bcAG4YQ Williamsburg, VA On Mon, 6 Jun 2005, Bill Johns wrote: Greetings! Two quick questions: Any opinions pro or con on the Quantum 8 receiver from FMA Direct?? What's the latest in utterly reliable receiver technology out there for those Rx's that will self-calibrate to the shift and fequency of a Tx's output signal, ala Seeker II. I'm looking for a new Rx or two. Thanks, Bill Johns --- 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] JR Aerotow
On Tue, 7 Jun 2005, Steve Meyer wrote: How does one make a MOV play at twice the size? A little small at 1280x1024. On Windows Ctrl-2 is double size and Ctrl-3 fills the screen. Arne 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] need Marc Gellarts cell number
hi, anyone have his number, had it once, but tossed it. thanks, Dave Hauch www.git-r-built.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
[RCSE] Re: GOT IT! - need Marc Gellarts cell number
Have it now, thanks, Dave Hauch www.git-r-built.com - Original Message - From: D Hauch [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: soaring@airage.com Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 10:51 AM Subject: [RCSE] need Marc Gellarts cell number hi, anyone have his number, had it once, but tossed it. thanks, Dave Hauch www.git-r-built.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 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] Silent Auction in conjunction with Polecat Challenge
Dudes and Dudettes The Polecat Challenge is shaping up to be a dandy this year. Sheldon from Ynt Udesign has made it extra special by making this dandy offer. Sheldon at YNT Udesign has provided another Alti-2 with a very special purpose. This Alti-2 will be sold by silent auction. Bids may be submitted directly to me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] minimum bid is $100. This is a $150 peice of equipment and is donated for the auction by Sheldon with 100% of the proceeds going to the "turnaround troll" fund for the LSF/AMA Soaring NATS. For those of you that are not familiar with the NATS format, the winch lines are shagged by kids who work from very early in the morning till competition is over every day, out in the Indiana sun and heat which can be brutal. These kids get paid a very few dollars and lunch from donations by competitors without complaint, Both my boys have done this job and Sheldon trys his darndest to keep these guys and girls happy. This year he'd like to do something special for them like rent them some play time on the slick track one evening. Guys, this is a great idea and the kids deserve it. I've been in Muncie when the sun is beating down and I'm hiding in the shade but the rounds tick off like clockwork due in large part to the hard work of these kids. Matter of fact, if someone has the gumption to bid this critter to $200, I'll throw in a $100 gift certificate to Polecat Aero!!! Now if it goes over $200 your bidding on $250 worth of stuff!! REMEMBER, every penny will go to the kids, not even shipping will be taken out! Support your local "turnaround troll" Internet bidding will end at noon saturday june 18th and just before the raffle at the contest on sunday Denny Maize Polecat Aero 717-789-0146 www.polecataero.com
[RCSE] Zenith for sale
Zenith V tail, jr 368 and battery 1200.00 us Slight ding on tip panel excellent td or f3j glider Icon killer thanks Mark Browning 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] Lex from Studio 'B' R/C seeks old friends...
Greetings! Many years ago, (well, maybe 6 or so) I used to post here regularly, as I was in the sailplane business. As is the case in this weird little hobby, customers soon became acquaintances, and acquaintances became friends. Since we sold Studio 'B' and moved from Hawaii, (and then later moved from California,) we've lost touch with a lot of our friends. If any of you are out there, and have a moment, it'd be great to hear from you, and know that you're doing well. I haven't been flying much in the past years, but am just dusting off the old Stylus and some of the birds hanging on my garage wall, and hope to get back in the air soon. Thanks for the bandwidth, and my apologies to the rest of you who had to deal with this post. Best of lift, Lex P.S. almost forgot - e-mail is: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lex Liberato SwarfRat Enterprises, L.L.C. www.swarfrat.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
[RCSE] Steve Meyer
Steve, Please send me a message re: escape fuse with your phone off-list. Your server is returning errors. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 267.5.0 - Release Date: 6/2/2005
[RCSE] winches
Can someone direct me to a source for a high quality and low maintenance sailplane winch manufacturer or used units. How about some feedback on different types or makes too? Tom
[RCSE] Re: Pike Tail
Josh, Is it a 2-piece V or 1 piece tail? I have 2-piece here and might have a 1-piece but need to check. -- F3X F3X's Profile: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/member.php?action=getinfouserid=4385 View this thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=378457 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] For Sale: Carbon New Sting F3B/F3F
Excellent+++ condition w/Hoopes servo harness, 1800mah Nimh battery, pre-Z Airtronics PCM RX and JR digitals (168/368) throughout. It has very littly flying time on the airframe and no hanger rash, dings or scratches to speak of. The color scheme is yellow with red blended wingtips, red bottoms and a similiar color scheme on the V-tail. I was initially looking for a thermal/slope crossover machine but haven't had time to fully immerse myself back into the hobby. So, this high speed thermaller has been in the crate for well over a year. A description can be found at www.f3x.com and pictures will be available for serious inquiries. I am asking $1400 shipped to USA destinations only. Adrian Kinimaka 222-3272 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 sent me a DVD
Come on guys! It was not bad and $9 is reasonable. Maybe it is too elementary for some. All in all it is good PR for AMA. I found the All because of Model Airplanes quite interesting. It is sort of hidden. You must first select Special Features from the menu and then select All because of Model Airplanes. If you do not know how to navigate a DVD, ask a kid for help. :-) Regis --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Bill Swingle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Has anyone else received the Ultimate Model Aeronautics DVD from the AMA? I just received one in the mail unannounced. Apparently it's a new fund raising idea. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. 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] The best soaring hat? T3-4-5-6?
I have several hats. None very expensive. For me the Rancher is a must www.hats.com/cgi-bin/Hats.storefront/EN/product/201500NAT Regis --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Tom Broeski [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Okay, that brings up a good question.. Which one? Tom - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 03, 2005 10:09 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] The best soaring hat? And for those that do worry, the Kittery Trading Post in Maine sells the Tilley T4 for $49.95. I didn't check the other styles tonight. You can order by phone at 888-587-6246. Shipping in country is around $3 to $6 or thereabouts. Dennis I'm not worried about the price. I figure if I own some pretty expensive radio and aircraft, $62 on a hat is doable. gv 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: [SA] Bill Malvey
Darwin, thanks for the note, Bill and his family will be our prayers.Art and Marie Cloutier 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] Retriever Line Question??
If you are concerned about the string burning your fingers, send me your snail mail address and I'll send you a tape showing you our hand free retriever. Just push a pickle switch at the same time that you would normally grab the string and wrap it around the bike hub on the old big wheel retrievers. Our retriever does that automatically. Used at the Phoenix winter soaring contest this last February. Rick Bothell www.handsfreeretriever.com
[RCSE] RE: [SA] Bill Malvey update
Darwin, thks for the update, we'll continue to keep Bill, and his family in our prayers...for a speedy recovery. Let him know he'll be good for another 100,000 miles... FlyingHamiltons 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] Bills update
Darwin, Thank you for the update's on Bill's condition... Bill has always been a great resource and help to me, and many other's in this hobby. I wish him the best! Darcy
Re: [RCSE] winches
Check with Tim McCann http://www.superskeg.com/ Cal Posthuma LSF VV Personal Web Page http://www.altelco.net/~calplsf/index.html Home of Solenoid LED's - Original Message - From: Thomas Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: RSCE soaring@airage.com Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2005 11:10 AM Subject: [RCSE] winches Can someone direct me to a source for a high quality and low maintenance sailplane winch manufacturer or used units. How about some feedback on different types or makes too? Tom 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] Decals
Can you guys tell me who makes the best decal material for inkjet printers and whether or not it will hold up to washing or if it can be easily waterproofed. I was told of a thin mylar or plastic based sheet that can be run on and epson or similar. Thanks, Tom
[RCSE] Re: JR Aerotow
Here's my small gallery from pictures taken on Friday : http://www.mkrusa.com/JRaerotowgallery.htm Michael -- MTT MTT's Profile: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/member.php?action=getinfouserid=7522 View this thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=235358 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] Kurwi and Francis AL Cirrus gliders
Hi, I'm looking for any informaton about two gliders. A Kurwi. It's vintage is the late 60's. The other is a Francis Cirrus, early to mid 70's vintage I believe. Any info would be appreciated, specifically: kits, plans, where or whom I might contact that could help me track one down. Thanks. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Geoff Cooke Minnesota
[RCSE] More JR Aero Tow Pix
Hi Folks, I Have posted the Pix that Karen Took at the Link below. http://home.comcast.net/~strotherbj/JrAt05Web/index.htm I am working on a short write up as well. This was such a hoot !! TIA CJ --Jack Strother Granger, IN LSF 2948 LSF Level V #117 LSF Official 1996 - 2004 CSS Gold
[RCSE] Re: Wood Crafters 2005
Were there any other casualties besides my Challenger and the scale plane that did the inverted take-off? That was my Flair Ka8 :( :( But it's already in the shop for repair, and will be back next year. Put me down for ch 39 ! Michael Tetzner P.S. Maidenend the big Grunau Baby yesterday at the JR Aerotow in Monticello, Il. Flies beautifully, very scale, no bad habits. -- MTT MTT's Profile: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/member.php?action=getinfouserid=7522 View this thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=378185 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: WTB; Zenith x-tail
David, Its only a quarter, even tho I had it framed. The Best Robert -- Robert Burson Robert Burson's Profile: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/member.php?action=getinfouserid=2173 View this thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=378879 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] Need Help: Setting up flaps with an Airtronics 6000 Super
Im about to setup my individual flap servos in my 100 glider using my Airtronics RD6000 Super. I've flown this plane priviously many times before with individual aileron servos, rudder,elevator and a center mounted flap servo operating both flaps. At this time, I can only get one flap servo to operate and have 2 channels left open on my Hitec Supreme 7 open. The open channels are CH3 and Ch5. Channel 3 seems to work with the throttle stick but Ch5 does not. Is there a way to do this with changing the functions or do I have to run a Y-harness and run both servos from channel 3? Thanks for any help 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] Wanted Eraser/Extrereme parts
I know this is a long shot but I am looking for an Eraser/Extreme main center wing section.(Carbon D-tube) Email me if you have any leads and or parts. Thanks, Karl Miller 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] Rx's
Greetings! Two quick questions: Any opinions pro or con on the Quantum 8 receiver from FMA Direct?? What's the latest in utterly reliable receiver technology out there for those Rx's that will self-calibrate to the shift and fequency of a Tx's output signal, ala Seeker II. I'm looking for a new Rx or two. Thanks, Bill Johns Colton, WA
[RCSE] FS: Carbon New Sting F3B / F3F
Excellent condition w/Hoopes servo harness, a 5-cell 1700 Nimh battery pack, and JR digitals (DS168/368)throughout. This vee-tailed model sports an HN354 airfoil and spans 118. The all carbon layup gives it an empty flying weight of 85oz. with two fuselage ballast tubes to up the loading if needed. The color scheme is yellow with red blended wingtips, red bottoms. It has very littly flying time on the airframe and no hanger rash, dings or scratches to speak of. A description and links to a review can be found at www.f3x.com and pictures will be available for serious inquiries. I am asking $1300 shipped to USA destinations only. Thanks! Adrian Kinimaka (808) 222-3272 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] Rx's
I've used about a billion Quantum 8s with never a hiccup, for what that's worth. My eyesight doesn't appear to be up to RCSE standards, however, so I doubt I've flown at the kind of range that many others here do. The Sombra Shadow 3 (available at http://www.kennedycomposites.com) seems to be the latest in programmable-frequency receivers. I have some limited experience with one and so far it seems solid. Frank -Original Message- From: Cheryl Bill [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 06, 2005 4:41 PM To: Soaring Yahoo Subject: [RCSE] Rx's Greetings! Two quick questions: Any opinions pro or con on the Quantum 8 receiver from FMA Direct?? What's the latest in utterly reliable receiver technology out there for those Rx's that will self-calibrate to the shift and fequency of a Tx's output signal, ala Seeker II. I'm looking for a new Rx or two. Thanks, 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
[RCSE] Arms for Dymond Servos
Has anyone found replacement servo arms for the small Dymond servos? The ones that come with the servos seem to be veryflexible, but Dymond is not aware of any replacements out there.
RE: [RCSE] winches
Tom Copp has some nice, high quality, competition style winches for sale at www.F3X.com Norm PBSS -Original Message- From: Thomas Martin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2005 8:11 AM To: RSCE Subject: [RCSE] winches Can someone direct me to a source for a high quality and low maintenance sailplane winch manufacturer or used units. How about some feedback on different types or makes too? Tom 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] Arms for Dymond Servos
Has anyone found replacement servo arms for the small Dymond servos? The ones that come with the servos seem to be very flexible, but Dymond is not aware of any replacements out there. At least for the D60, standard Volz arms fit. Jim Porter Johnston Iowa USA The airplane stays up because it doesn't have the time to fall. Orville Wright 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 Aerotow prompts a question
Another biased opinion, aren't they all? Clarification. The JR aerotow is not just a sponsored event by JR, as in donating gifts prizes, and support. It is an entirely funded, planned, and organized event fully staffed by JR employees, team flyers, and volunteer friends of JR. Peter and Caroline Goldsmith need to be credited with the enlisting of Horizon hobbies considerable wherewithal to produce this premier program. It is their love of scale soaring which drives the event, coupled of course with Horizons desire to product placement, promotion, and advertising, which is what horizon gets in return for their considerable backing and support, It would be nice if other manufacturers would support the soaring segment as does JR/Horizon, but they don't to date. It is intelligent marketing to a fast growing segment. On the field with planes, support, and expertise one on one with the participants. Listening to comments and customer needs and desires; Everyone wins. John D. Sorry to have missed this one. Endless Mountain Models http://www.scalesoaring.com email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: Jon Stone [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 10:40 AM To: Jim Deck; RCSE Subject: Re: [RCSE] JR Aerotow prompts a question - Original Message - From: Jim Deck [EMAIL PROTECTED] JR/Horizon has raised it's profile to the soaring community in recent years, and this is good. JR also sponsors some soaring events around the country. Most notably in their own back yard (Midwest). Most significant to me, they have tailored their products specifically to soaring pilots. Oh, and those pictures filled with red JR polo shirts don't hurt either. ;) Finally, there are folks who post about these events to this list. Jon Stone 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 sent me a DVD
regis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: All in all it is good PR for AMA. No, I don't think so. I've followed several online discussions about those disks since they started sending them last December and have seen no evidence that the resulting PR could reasonably be regarded as good. http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=305956 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=365689 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=355443 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344361 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341932 http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/search.php?searchid=2967139 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] AMA sent me a DVD
I'm happy that some of you don't mind spending $10 on un-requested junk, but I refuse to be pressured into it. The AMA has slipped several notches in my estimation of their ability to provide good service to their members and to value their membership. They accepted a win/win program from a marketing company without considering their memberships opinions of such schemes. This whole thing is created by a sleazy marketing company who sold some AMA marketing person of questionable value on AMA will spend no money and expend no effort on this program. Give us your mailing list (a privacy violation in my mind) and we will run the whole cheesy operation. For each DVD sold to one of your members you will get $1, we take the other $9 for program expenses and profit. How can you lose? (The dollar values are mine I'm sure the actual arrangement is very close.) I happened to have been at home when the package was delivered and I attempted to refuse delivery, but was told by the postal worker that I couldn't because of the mail class used for the delivery. (Part of the sleazy marketing plan?) The package sits in my study unopened. I have received at least two separate letters telling me to pay up or return it, a chore I didn't need to add to my list. Today with the receipt of the second letter, I called the customer service number included and confirmed I was dealing with the sleazy vendor, not the AMA. I was admittedly obnoxious ... but I was allowed to execute the third option not mentioned in their letters. My name was dropped from their mailing list and I will receive no more future offerings. Only time will tell. 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 sent me a DVD
Bob, Don't feel bad about being obnoxious about something like this. I very much agree with your views about this, I got one, looked at it, re packed it and sent it back. If in fact the 'customer service' was sleazy and not the AMA, I hereby demand the AMA recover that mailing list they put out or for all the years I have been a member, I'll end it. My 2 1/2 cents worth. (Note the above Cc: line, I am letting my reps know my feelings.) Jerry Miller, SOSS Founder, CD, LM Medford, OR At 03:32 PM 6/7/2005, Bob Goldsmith wrote: I'm happy that some of you don't mind spending $10 on un-requested junk, but I refuse to be pressured into it. The AMA has slipped several notches in my estimation of their ability to provide good service to their members and to value their membership. They accepted a win/win program from a marketing company without considering their memberships opinions of such schemes. This whole thing is created by a sleazy marketing company who sold some AMA marketing person of questionable value on AMA will spend no money and expend no effort on this program. Give us your mailing list (a privacy violation in my mind) and we will run the whole cheesy operation. For each DVD sold to one of your members you will get $1, we take the other $9 for program expenses and profit. How can you lose? (The dollar values are mine I'm sure the actual arrangement is very close.) I happened to have been at home when the package was delivered and I attempted to refuse delivery, but was told by the postal worker that I couldn't because of the mail class used for the delivery. (Part of the sleazy marketing plan?) The package sits in my study unopened. I have received at least two separate letters telling me to pay up or return it, a chore I didn't need to add to my list. Today with the receipt of the second letter, I called the customer service number included and confirmed I was dealing with the sleazy vendor, not the AMA. I was admittedly obnoxious ... but I was allowed to execute the third option not mentioned in their letters. My name was dropped from their mailing list and I will receive no more future offerings. Only time will tell. 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] JR Aerotow prompts a question
I seem to recall when Airtronics also sold aircraft... 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: JR Aerotow photos
I didn't realize there was full scale there also, until I saw this photo of Karen http://home.comcast.net/~strotherbj/JrAt05Web/pages/JrAt05_123.htm :-) Nathan Woods 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] Silent Auction in conjunction with Polecat Challenge
As a former 'turnaround troll', i would add my endorsement (as if it mattered) to this effort for the cart kids. BUT, how does one make a bid? to whom should it be sent -- to you, denny? Dana Flemming[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dudes and Dudettes The Polecat Challenge is shaping up to be a dandy this year. Sheldon from Ynt Udesign has made it extra special by making this dandy offer. Sheldon at YNT Udesign has provided another Alti-2 with a very special purpose. This Alti-2 will be sold by silent auction. Bids may be submitted directly to me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] minimum bid is $100. This is a $150 peice of equipment and is donated for the auction by Sheldon with 100% of the proceeds going to the "turnaround troll" fund for the LSF/AMA Soaring NATS. For those of you that are not familiar with the NATS format, the winch lines are shagged by kids who work from very early in the morning till competition is over every day, out in the Indiana sun and heat which can be brutal. These kids get paid a very few dollars and lunch from donations by competitors without complaint, Both my boys have done this job and Sheldon trys his darndest to keep these guys and girls happy. This year he'd like to do something special for them like rent them some play time on the slick track one evening. Guys, this is a great idea and the kids deserve it. I've been in Muncie when the sun is beating down and I'm hiding in the shade but the rounds tick off like clockwork due in large part to the hard work of these kids. Matter of fact, if someone has the gumption to bid this critter to $200, I'll throw in a $100 gift certificate to Polecat Aero!!! Now if it goes over $200 your bidding on $250 worth of stuff!! REMEMBER, every penny will go to the kids, not even shipping will be taken out! Support your local "turnaround troll" Internet bidding will end at noon saturday june 18th and just before the raffle at the contest on sundayDenny MaizePolecat Aero717-789-0146www.polecataero.com
Re: [RCSE] AMA sent me a DVD
Don't assume without proof that AMA sold the list itself to this company. They are smarter than that. Typically, I think the way it works is the mail merging and labeling and shipping happens at AMA, it has to, otherwise, there's little to stop the marketing guys with the video from re-selling the list to others or re-using it themselves, and then AMA would only get to sell or rent the list information once. That would be REALLY stupid, criminally stupid. By holding the list to themselves, they ensure they retain it's value for re-selling over and over. If they ARE just handing over a CD ROM of addresses to anybody who pays for it, the management need to be severely censured for bad management practices. So you don't like the DVD, it's your right not to pay for anything you didn't ask for. I think if you look thru your membership fine print, you can specify someplace that you opt out of any such lists for similar future projects. I don't blame the Academy for seeking revenue enhancements other than across the board dues increases. Those are never popular, yet more than ever modelers need the Academy for it's help in keeping and getting fields and permissions in a world where the free space grows tighter every year. And we need their good offices lobbying for our interests for spectrum space as well, it's always under threat from more commercial interests. All that DOES take money, believe it or not. Voluntary contributions like this DVD idea may help defray costs, if they are executed properly. Whether that is the case here is not something I care to debate, not having a dog in that particular fight and not having seen the video in question. I will say I have a bunch of their old videos from the 80's and 90's that we used in club outreach and public mall show efforts and they were quality product for their era. 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 sent me a DVD
The package sits in my study unopened. I have received at least two separate letters telling me to pay up or return it, If you recieve something in the mail that you didn't order, you are under NO obligation to return it or pay for it, just use their self addressed envelope to insert a thank you note, so they have to pay for the return postage of the note too. Mark Mech www.aerofoam.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
RE: [RCSE] AMA sent me a DVD
Heck, you guys go on and on and on... I know that I am not affected by the 'free' dvd, but this very issue went on for weeks, just a few months ago. My right index finger will get numb, hitting the delete key. Having been a member of rcse for longer than I can remember, this is my 2c worth on the AMA thread. There!! Now I feel that I have made a really meaningful contribution :) Klaus Weiss Sydney Australia http://www.hsl.org.au 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
