[RCSE] ECHLGF Friday report

[Oleg Golovidov]

Friday report

What a great day we had today. A bunch of people showed up despite some 
very low clouds and even rain to the north of the area. The weather 
improved throughout the day and by the afternoon we had some areas of 
blue sky and later the sun came out and it the sky opened up.


The clinic went quite well. We had some first time contestants and some 
spectators who came just to see the clinic and enjoy the "show" during 
the weekend! I did some talking during the seminar and Phil Barnes did a 
lot of "show and tell" which was really good and everybody told me they 
liked the seminar and even experienced people discovered some new tricks 
and techniques.


After the clinic we ran 3 rounds of practice contest with the same tasks 
as we will be flying tomorrow. 12 pilots participated! The thermals were 
difficult at times, not many wide big thermals. Most of the time we had 
to work hard to stay in small thermals, but still 2-3 minute tasks were 
doable. Most of the scores were above 800 even for beginners.


Later the air became colder and the thermals even more difficiult to 
stay in. After the 3 practice rounds we did another hour or more of "all 
up last down" flying with 2 min max. We started with just 2 people (me 
and Phil) and then about 5-8 other pilots joined in. I bailed after 5pm 
and the rest of the crowd kept going I think until 6pm or longer.


Tomorrow is the start of the official contest. Unfortunately the 
forecast is 50% chance of rain. We are all hoping for the best.


Oleg.

PS. a few pictures here:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4482476&postcount=59
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Re: [RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #6569 - Kraft gear

[Ben Diss]

I lost my first plane, back in '79 to a Kraft servo with four leads. 
One of the four chafed away and down came the plane.  Ah, those were 
the days.


-Ben

Larry C. wrote:

The old Kraft center-ground servo's are 4 wires and are electrically 
different from modern 3-wire servo's. You cannot easily just rewire them.


The radios are not legal anymore although for a while, you could get new 
 legal RF decks, not cheap. These old Krafts lack a ton of features 
standard on newer radios - reversing, travel volume, expo, etc. etc. 
They are rugged but heavy and drifty and the batteries would all have to 
be soldered and replaced.


You might find a collector, otherwise toss them. They were wonderful 
back then.


Larry



Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:31:44 -0700
From: Ken Eaton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "'soaring@airage.com'" 
Subject: Kraft Servo's
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Found a box of Kraft radio gear packed away years ago in one of my 
military
moves. Series73 through Series78 stuff. Now flying Futaba Super-7. Are 
any
of the servo's (11's, 12,s, 14's and a couple of micro's I don't have 
a clue

what model # is) compatible with a plug change or should I just put the
whole mess up for grabs in a F/S forum or out on Ebay? I don't have an
interest in upgrading the TX or RX's or any desire to operate as is on 
"the

dark side". Thanks, Ken
 
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[RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #6569 - Kraft gear

[Larry C.]

The old Kraft center-ground servo's are 4 wires and are electrically 
different from modern 3-wire servo's. You cannot easily just rewire them.


The radios are not legal anymore although for a while, you could get new 
 legal RF decks, not cheap. These old Krafts lack a ton of features 
standard on newer radios - reversing, travel volume, expo, etc. etc. 
They are rugged but heavy and drifty and the batteries would all have to 
be soldered and replaced.


You might find a collector, otherwise toss them. They were wonderful 
back then.


Larry



Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:31:44 -0700
From: Ken Eaton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "'soaring@airage.com'" 
Subject: Kraft Servo's
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Found a box of Kraft radio gear packed away years ago in one of my military
moves. Series73 through Series78 stuff. Now flying Futaba Super-7. Are any
of the servo's (11's, 12,s, 14's and a couple of micro's I don't have a clue
what model # is) compatible with a plug change or should I just put the
whole mess up for grabs in a F/S forum or out on Ebay? I don't have an
interest in upgrading the TX or RX's or any desire to operate as is on "the
dark side". Thanks, Ken
 
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[RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #6569

[AMA3655]

Ken -
 
I'm old enough (and have flown toy planes long enough) that I should know  
this...but I forgot.
 
How many wires go to the servos? If it's 3 then you can still use them. If  
it's 5 then you need to retire them. Even if the answer is 3 then you wouldn't  
want to use them for the elevator on your Supra or Icon. If you have an Oly 
99  or Genital Lady then they would be WAY COOL.
 
happy trails - Bubba
 
In a message dated 10/21/2005 6:47:02 P.M. Central Standard Time,  
Soaring@airage.com writes:

Found a box of Kraft radio gear packed away  years ago in one of my military
moves. Series73 through Series78 stuff. Now  flying Futaba Super-7. Are any
of the servo's (11's, 12,s, 14's and a couple  of micro's I don't have a clue
what model # is) compatible with a plug change  or should I just put the
whole mess up for grabs in a F/S forum or out on  Ebay? I don't have an
interest in upgrading the TX or RX's or any desire to  operate as is on "the
dark side". Thanks, Ken

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[RCSE] Kraft Servo's

[Ken Eaton]

Title: Blank



Darwin,  thanks for the reply.  
All of these servo's have 3 wires (4 pins on the plugs - but one is not 
used).  Will that make a difference in the compatibility 
question?
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[RCSE] Kraft Servo's

[Ken Eaton]

Title: Blank




Found a box of Kraft radio gear packed away years ago in one of my military 
moves. Series73 through Series78 stuff. Now flying Futaba Super-7. Are any of 
the servo's (11's, 12,s, 14's and a couple of micro's I don't have a clue what 
model # is) compatible with a plug 
change or should I just put the whole mess up for grabs in a F/S forum or out on Ebay? I don't have an interest in 
upgrading the TX or RX's or any 
desire to operate as is on "the dark side". Thanks, Ken
 
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[RCSE] Epsilon HL

[Bruce Hobbs]

For sale NIB Fred Mallett laid up aileron Epsilon HL with
carbon mat in wing and stab layup and strong enough for discus launch with a
peg. A true high performance ship. $125.00  OBO plus shipping. 

 

BCNU

Bruce Hobbs

 

[RCSE] Good Slideshow KCSE!

[Winch]

I was cleaning up my bookmarks today and happened upon the KC site.  I don't
remember anyone else mentioning this excellent slide show so I thought I
would point it out.

http://www.kcse.us/aerotowevent.html

Phil in Vancouver

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[RCSE] for Sale

[david alchin]

I have 2 brand new in the cases Hitec HFD-O8RD Rx shiped US $100 Reply
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david alchin
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Why Wait?  Move to EarthLink.


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[RCSE] Re: Is Klingberg Wing Nostalgia-Legal?

[MSu1049321]

Forgot to mention this is the 100-inch version I'm asking about, not the 
2-meter one, which I also have.
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[RCSE] Re: Q: is a Klingberg Wing nostalgia-legal?

[MSu1049321]

I haven't assembled it yet, afraid to mess up the sheeting step and the 
arrowshaft hinges.

No, I'm not selling it;-)
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[RCSE] Blade II

[lomcovak]

Anyone running this ship? Need to know which fans you are using. Heck, I would 
just like to know what Aeronaut recommends! TIA.

Simon Van Leeuwen
PnP Systems - The E-Harness of Choice
Radius Systems
Cogito Ergo Zoom

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[RCSE] Paging Ed Wilson

[George Voss]

Ed, can you please contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] ?  TIA and sorry for the
wasted bandwidth.  gv
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RE: [RCSE] something new

[Tom Copp]

I have the Spektrum module in my 9303 for ground use, Works great, a 9303
with all the mixers if you like stick radios for boats or cars this is the
way to go. They have a module for Airtronics as well. More of these are
showing up at the RC races and work awesome.
I "hear" they are working on a aircraft version so keep a ear out.

Tom Copp
Composite Specialties
www.f3x.com
949-645-7032




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Re: [RCSE] something new range

[TJB]

100 feet or so.  It will be interesting when it is actually tested in the 
field.


T

- Original Message - 
From: "Jon Stone" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: 
Sent: Friday, October 21, 2005 9:20 AM
Subject: Re: [RCSE] something new



To be fair, the following comment from the manual should be noted:

   "Parkflyers Only:

   The DX6 system is designed for parkflyer type aircraft
   only. This includes all forms of compact electric and
   non-powered airplanes as well as micro electric
   helicopters. While the system has more than adequate range
   for these types of aircraft, it is imperative that the
   system not be used in larger aircraft that could exceed
   the range."



- Original Message - 

2.4Ghz RC system, Spread Spectrum Modulation, 80 channels, auto channel 
selection.

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Shop/ByCategory/Product/Default.aspx?ProdID=SPM2460

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Re: [RCSE] something new

[Bill Swingle]

I was wondering about range also.
But the radio looks fantastic. And reasonably priced too!

And while there's little justification for an estabilished pilot with 
multiple transmitters to buy one; if anyone does please give us a FULL 
report


Bill Swingle
Janesville, CA


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Re: [RCSE] something new

[Dan Ahearn]

Prerry slick, I wonder about range. I couldn't find any specifics at the spektrum or Horizon sites?On 10/21/05, Jon Stone <
[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:2.4Ghz RC system, Spread Spectrum Modulation, 80 channels, auto channel selection.
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Shop/ByCategory/Product/Default.aspx?ProdID=SPM2460several people on this list have been asking for this for a few years.
no more long antennas.  :)RCSE-List
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[RCSE] Cal Posthuma in Hospital

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I know this is a little off subject, but a long time flyer, Cal Posthuma is 
having difficulty with
lung congestion and is in the hospital. He had and operation which installed a 
permanent
tracheotomy and is in ICU recovering. As you know Cal has been an active 
soaring enthusiast for a
long time and is a 2 time LSF level V and been working on his third time 
through.

If you know Cal please take a moment to send a get well card. In know he would 
appreciate it.

Here's the address:

North Ottawa Community Hospital
1309 Sheldon Rd
Grand Haven, MI 49417

Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

Dennis Hoyle
WMSS

Re: [RCSE] something new

[Jon Stone]

To be fair, the following comment from the manual should be noted:

"Parkflyers Only:

The DX6 system is designed for parkflyer type aircraft 
only. This includes all forms of compact electric and 
non-powered airplanes as well as micro electric 
helicopters. While the system has more than adequate range
for these types of aircraft, it is imperative that the
system not be used in larger aircraft that could exceed
the range."



- Original Message - 

2.4Ghz RC system, Spread Spectrum Modulation, 80 channels, auto channel 
selection.
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Shop/ByCategory/Product/Default.aspx?ProdID=SPM2460

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[RCSE] something new

[Jon Stone]

2.4Ghz RC system, Spread Spectrum Modulation, 80 channels, auto channel 
selection.
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Shop/ByCategory/Product/Default.aspx?ProdID=SPM2460

several people on this list have been asking for this for a few years.
no more long antennas.  :)
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