RE: [RCSE] "New Ky DS Record Set Today in Frankfort!"
Some of the other Ohio fliers got out today, in between bursts of rain we got in some pretty good sloping too We flew out at CJ Brown dam, in Springfield - pretty good for a West wind, and we had plenty of that today. By the time we called it, we had gusts up to 40, 30 mph pretty constantly. Wind was strong enough that you literally had to assume a combat stance to keep your balance. I got a chance to put all the ballast in an M60- at the end, that was the only foam that would stay flying in this stuff. As I was leaving, a Boomerang was working its way across the lake - hopefully made it to the other shore before dark: hope they saved the radio equipment. I had a HalfPipe out for a while, and it seemed fine without any extra weight - just amazed at how slippery that ship is. Quick question, tho - I tried to duck over to the dark side, and I came close to making the swim. What's the trick for getting behind a slope without getting chewed up? I know you're supposed to be pretty committed when you go in, but what's a good way to get started? I felt like I bled off all my energy before I even got started. Brent
[RCSE] Saturday Frankfort, KY Slope Photos
http://louisvillesoaring.org/gallery/20051105frankfort A few videos in there as well -- Gordy DS'ing his Easy Glider and Paul Siegel tearing up the backside with his Trinity DS. And, of course, there were some WindRider Bats. Man, this slope never fails to impress... the wind forecast was only for 10 MPH, but the bowl-shaped "Trumbo Bottom" carved out by the Kentucky River focuses and amplifies the winds. Ed Wilson remarked that this was "some of the best lift [he'd] ever seen on this slope". The real capper to the day was that we were just past the peak of the "fall color" season, so the valley was on fire with reds, yellows and oranges. Our newest soaring protege', 9-year-old Lee had his first slope flights on Saturday as well. Seeing him handling the Easy Glider on the frontside with ease, I handed him the controls to my CombatWings XR... and he did very well! By the end of a half-hour session he was already doing loops and rolls! Be on the watch for this kid in the very near future... I know you all hear those of us with WindRider Bats talk about them all the time -- but there is good reason for that. I tree'd my Bat three (3) different times, slammed it into the hill a terminal speeds a half-dozen times and even knocked off my vertical stab and it just kept flying. Amazing. As long as you have metal-gear servos you'll be set! If you live within a few hours of us, keep an eye out on the wind forecast for Frankfort and come join us on a south or south-west weekend. ben wilson http://www.louisvillesoaring.org 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] NIMH winter storage
Batteries begin to degrade in performance as soon as they are born, NiCD/NiMH included. Long term storage of both nickel-based and lithium-based should be at no more than 40% state of charge (SoC), and at no higher than 15C (lower is better, but not below freezing). This minimizes age related losses of capacity. Accurate info available here: http://www.batteryuniversity.com/ Edwin Lightcap wrote: What's the best condition to store Nimh batteries for the winter, charged, discharged or trickle? Thanks EDG Pittsburgh -- Simon Van Leeuwen RADIUS SYSTEMS PnP SYSTEMS - The E-Harness of Choice Cogito Ergo Zooom 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] Airtronics Adante Sailplane $125.00
Price reduced to $125.00 + 15.00 shipping ( mailed by Priority Mail + insurance ) - Original Message - From: "A. B. Lyles" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 9:40 AM Subject: Fw: [RCSE] For Sale-Airtronics Adante Sailplane Price reduced to $135.00 + $15.00 shipping (priority mail + insurance ) I also have pictures that I can send to you. A.B. For sale NIB good condition Airtronics Adante. WS 99, WA 880 , full span flaperons, foam wing cores, balsa wing sheeting, Quabeck Airfoil, FG fuse, Airtronics quality. $135.00 + shipping. Thanks This kit is in very good condition. 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] Just a moment?
What will be the flight behavior consequence of a very long tail moment? I have been working on a two meter full house ship of my own design based upon classic TLAR principles. To my astonishment, when I attached the wings today, things didn't look "about right" at all. The tail moment appears to be much too long. I will undergo cataract surgery tomorrow and maybe it will look right after that, but I doubt it. So I've got this glider with a longer than "usual" distance from wing trailing edge to V-tail leading edge. What flight characteristics (due to this particular factor) should I expect when I launch it? I believe it was about 1946 when I first realized that there is often a substantial distance between the way I envision things and the way they turn out after I have actuallty built them. It doesn't matter too much (at least to me) however, as I enjoy the process even though the product is usually so bad that friends have been known to take models away from me and then return them in a condition so lovely that I am uncomfortable trying to fly them. Anyway, what should I expect once the eye heals up and I get up the courage to launch this thing? Thanks, Dave RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
RE: [RCSE] NIMH winter storage
Al, thanks for posting this, but the article covers NiCad’s, not NiMh. I don’t know if NiMh should be handled differently. Personally, I don’t “store” anything. I just pull out each transmitter and cycle the batteries every 30-60 days on my Alpha 4. I’ve never had a problem with my transmitter batteries. gv From: glide [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2005 1:18 PM To: 'Edwin Lightcap'; 'RC Soaring Exchange' Subject: RE: [RCSE] NIMH winter storage http://www.rcbatteryclinic.com/ Check out the above website and look for the link “Storing your RC packs” on the left hand side of the page. Aloha to all on RCSE, Al Battad – WH6VE AMA #506981 From: Edwin Lightcap [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2005 5:33 AM To: RC Soaring Exchange Subject: [RCSE] NIMH winter storage What's the best condition to store Nimh batteries for the winter, charged, discharged or trickle? Thanks EDG Pittsburgh
RE: [RCSE] NIMH winter storage
http://www.rcbatteryclinic.com/ Check out the above website and look for the link “Storing your RC packs” on the left hand side of the page. Aloha to all on RCSE, Al Battad – WH6VE AMA #506981 From: Edwin Lightcap [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2005 5:33 AM To: RC Soaring Exchange Subject: [RCSE] NIMH winter storage What's the best condition to store Nimh batteries for the winter, charged, discharged or trickle? Thanks EDG Pittsburgh
[RCSE] Wanted - used Artemis
I want to buy an Artemis + or V tail. Must be in excellent condition. Please send the details and/or pictures. SJG Houston,TX 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] Turbo cad
Gentlemen I'm looking for an older version of Turbo Cad with the Tutorial. I'm running an IMac with OS 9.2 which is not compatible with the Current version of Turbo Cad. Ping me direct if you can help out. Thanks JDK 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] NIMH winter storage
What's the best condition to store Nimh batteries for the winter, charged, discharged or trickle? Thanks EDG Pittsburgh
[RCSE] Re: "New Ky DS Record Set Today in Frankfort!"
Yes, Paul and I made a Gordy sandwich with Bat bread! Lord know how we didn't midair and make a bunch of foam dots. I also flew my Blade and Vortex and Paul also flew a Vindicator and Trinity. It was indeed a great day! -- Rudy Siegel, AMA 131126 CD Civis Aerius Sum 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
