RE: [RCSE] RoadRunner issues being resolved?
Thanks for the help all that responded..between Airage, Lachowski, possibly Lex.and other mysterious entitiesit came back to life today so I don't have to look at multiple sites to get the latest news and gossip! Much appreciated guys. BCNU Bruce Hobbs -Original Message- From: Michael Lachowski [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 8:30 PM To: Bruce Hobbs Cc: Soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] RoadRunner issues being resolved? Are you getting email yet? DNS issue looks like it has been solved Bruce Hobbs wrote: Still unable to receive RCSE and have now missed the latest Soaring Digest with the Genie build by my friend Chris Boultinghouse. Any news on when those of us using Time Warner (RoadRunner) can receive RCSE again? I've contacted RR here in Austin and basically received the sugar coated runaround! Thanks for any help you can provide. BCNU Bruce Hobbs 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] RoadRunner issues being resolved?
Still unable to receive RCSE and have now missed the latest Soaring Digest with the Genie build by my friend Chris Boultinghouse. Any news on when those of us using Time Warner (RoadRunner) can receive RCSE again? Ive contacted RR here in Austin and basically received the sugar coated runaround! Thanks for any help you can provide. BCNU Bruce Hobbs
[RCSE] Multiplex Slim Star servo?
Hitec / Multiplex has a new servo of interest.Glen Merritt is very helpfultheir customer service is great.but please..some uniformity in servo specs.PLEASE! Website lists transit time for only 40 degrees of travelindustry standard is 60 degrees.torque is usually listed for 4.8 and 6.0 voltsbut they only specify on their website the 6.0 voltage torque measured.not goodand almost no trouble for a company like this to list both figuresnot to mention that many more users will use a 4 cell rather than a 5 cell pack..so do the specifications right.PLEASE! BCNU Bruce Hobbs -Original Message- From: Jim Laurel [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2006 11:21 PM To: 'S Meyer' Cc: 'soaring' Subject: RE: [RCSE] Multiplex Slim Star servo? Man, I guess those numbers WERE too good to be true! Nevertheless, if anyone has had experience with the Multiplex Slim Star, I'd love to hear your feedback. --Jim -Original Message- From: S Meyer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2006 7:23 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: 'soaring' Subject: Re: [RCSE] Multiplex Slim Star servo? Nice. http://www.multiplexusa.com/RC-comp/Servos/SlimStar.htm Those numbers on Tower's site looks like holding torque. 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] pink sailplanes, tailbooms
Talk with Joe Hahn at DJ Aeroworks. He used to make carbon tubes for HLGs and if I remember right he used an aluminum mandrel and froze it in a freezer to allow tube removal. BCNU Bruce Hobbs 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] Derstine
Did John Derstine of Endless Mountain Models turn up okay? He was a good vendor and the few dealings I had with him seemed conscientious and fair. Hate to see suppliers fade away no matter the locale and hope he is okay. BCNU Bruce Hobbs
[RCSE] Molded Psyko
Wantedright wing (utilizes the rectangular carbon joiner) and nose cone for above ship. Please contact offline. Thanks. BCNU Bruce Hobbs Austin, TX
[RCSE] Epsilon HL
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
FW: [RCSE] need source for winch turnarounds
Walt Dimmick also has a turnaround called the Ultimate Turnaround and it is one of the best Ive ever used. Hes in the northwest and his business is called IFR or IRF Machinesorry.cant tell you more. He also makes the wonderful super duty RDS components. BCNU Bruce Hobbs -Original Message- From: Dan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2005 11:43 AM To: Bob Crane; soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] need source for winch turnarounds Tim McCann: http://www.superskeg.com/ta3.html Dan Bob Crane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: what is the best winch turnaround? and where do i get it? thanks for ur help bob 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 Yahoo! for Good Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.
RE: [RCSE] A little solace for the thermal deprived crowd
If Jack can thermal his full scale sailplane from the Houston area to Ft. Wayne.and carry his models along..well then.he's got my nod for next soaring World Champion! BCNU Bruce Hobbs -Original Message- From: John [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2005 10:26 AM To: RCSE Subject: RE: [RCSE] A little solace for the thermal deprived crowd Jack, Loft has a contest on at Salomon Farm Sunday. Its about 4 mi. north of Smith Field (full size), Fort Wayne. Fly the full size in and fly the models with us. We could pick you up and deliver you back. John -Original Message- From: Jack Womack [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2005 10:05 AM To: Tom H. Nagel; RCSE Subject: Re: [RCSE] A little solace for the thermal deprived crowd I'll shed a tear for you Saturday when I expect to get to about 6,000 feet, where I expect cloudbase to be... Sorry to rub it in, but I couldn't help it. Saturday will be my last time to fly, models or full size, for a good while. I will be having surgery Monday and won't get to fly until September or later... You can rub it in when I lament... It will probably be a killer summer. Jack Womack --- Tom H. Nagel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For those of you who like myself have been suffering thermal withdrawal due to the mandates of family, work or weather, here is a little thermal activity, courtesy of JPL, on the planet Mars. The way things have been going for me lately, the nearest thermal might as well be on Mars. Enjoy! http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/home/index.html __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.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-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] Splatter
Years ago when I competed in the pylon wars at the Nats and at the NMPRA Championship (National Minature Pylon Racing Association) the transmitter check by oscilloscope was one of the first items that was looked at in our extensive safety checklist before you could compete. These 5 lb. birds at 180 mph were and are dangerous and the powers that be wanted to make sure you had a good radio link. Over the years several radio notables (such as Aberle, Waters and Orr) if I remember right served yeoman's duty checking the competitor's transmitters. I often stayed around until it traffic got light and asked the radio person what I was looking at on the 'scope and they would explain what you wanted and didn't want to see on the screen. The clean 3/4 watt signal (all the FCC allows) and potentiometer linearity I witnessed by the JR users going through the transmitter check was enough to convert me in 1983 and I've flown JR ever since. Nope.I'm not sponsored by JR.just love their radio! As to splatter there were definitely some transmitters that were not spot on frequency and there used to be radio techs that tuned the receivers to the crystals you had as some crystals would be at the high or low end of the frequency band and somehow the tech could tune the receiver to more closely match the crystal in an effort to improve the range / radio link. I'm referring to radios used prior to my switch to JR. BCNU Bruce Hobbs -Original Message- From: John Erickson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 23, 2005 1:31 PM To: Tom Kallevang; John Derstine; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Soaring List Subject: [RCSE] Splatter This idea of a clean transmitter is an interesting problem. I know this list has a lot of radio professionals. Can a transmitter leak the signal? I know I've experienced this in some big hand launch contests when you have 12 radios on at the same time. I've had hits when I know no one is one my channel. If it's true, shouldn't a transmitter frequency check be required at the start of any large contest? JE -- Erickson Architects John R. Erickson, AIA From: Tom Kallevang [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 10:43:21 -0700 (PDT) To: John Derstine [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], Soaring@airage.com Subject: REply: [RCSE] Had a chance to try the Freq Checker this weekend This would be a huge loss to the the R/C community, as you can actually eyeball if a Tx is clean or not without a scope and an advanced degree. 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] Receiver Malfunctions after Contact with Power Lines
Doug and RCSE, Browne didn't mention that the contact with the power lines occurred within approx. 150-200 ft. of parked cars and after witnessing over the years 4 events where sailplanes lit up the sky after hitting high voltage lines.this one was by far the most spectacular. The Ava hit the lines then a huge blue-white ball of electricity danced down the lines for approximately 15-20 seconds all the while making a sound like a nuclear powered arc weldervery scary. You had plenty of time to see this one unlike others I've seen. Then after the accident two formerly great range (150-200 ft. antenna collapsed) aircraft all of a sudden had less than 25 feet. I investigated and decided to look at the club members aircraft at home to see what was wrong. Both equipped with JR receivers. Then another club member launched his DLG and it crashed immediately and I was standing next to him. I hadn't grasped what had happened yet but then I said it looked like it had no range as it went in. Checked and it had 5-10 ft. max range antenna collapsed and it has a Berg receiver. Can't say definitively what caused these strange problems but all of a sudden we have 3 dead receivers and there was a huge electrical disturbance in close proximity.I'm guessing sensitive receiver components were fried by the EMF. BCNU Bruce Hobbs 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] High-Start Story
My story involves the destruction of my first molded ship and a valuable lesson learned. I had this wonderful flying Xantipa, a 127 16.5 /1.00 high aspect ration sailplane that Skip imported. Weighed a metric ton but really soars well. About 1000 squares and 83 oz. As a new sailplane pilot the ship was so good it put the hurt on the local Emeralds, Makos, Sapphires, Stork, etc. and I didn't know beans about proper setup. The locals are all cambering up their entire trailing edge on their lower aspect ratio AMA TD ships and chiding me about my granny launch setup with only flaps deflected so I decide to get a little more aggressive and bring in the ailerons to make it launch even better. Aft CG, fairly small v-tail, little wind, full camber trailing edge, long skinny wings with narrow chord, high start of moderate tension..ta d..disaster in the making! Hard throw, swerve left, right, left, right then full tip stall with ship instantly inverting at about 75-100 ft. of altitude with me pushing forward to try an inverted pull-out but...forgot to take off the launch camber during this relaxing episode.ship still attached to hi-start and moving toward stake quickly with me pushing to pull out inverted. then entry into the most wicked inverted flat spin you can envision with the hi-start giving the inverted flat spin all kinds of energy and rotational speed due to its ongoing downward pull. Ship probably made 20-30 rotations and then impact and here is the sad part.I think I could have saved it if I would have had the presence of mind to take out the launch camber..but as they say, I'll never know. Yep.winches are definitely safer when used my knowledgeable pilots. BCNU Bruce Hobbs 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] WTB; .032 brass threaded couplers
Dave, Are you talking about a fitting to use for pull-pull setups. I think the part # is a 512 Sullivan if they make it anymore. Used to use them for my Formula One nitro burners on rudder. BCNU Bruce Hobbs -Original Message- From: D Hauch [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2005 1:24 PM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] WTB; .032 brass threaded couplers Hi, Anyone one know where I can get these with a a 2:56 threads and a .032 I.D. hole. I've looked all over for them, I know they make them, I just used a half dozen of them but I am out. Thanks, Dave Hauch Mich. 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] Re:Signal strength switch?
Rob, Thanks for a real-world empirical test / results. We also have an issue at our field in Austin, TX .not from nearby RC fields but from some mysterious high power source we think is sending data in concentrated bursts. Using sophisticated logging equipment we so far have been unable to determine where the transmission is coming from and that is very discomforting when you are flying a nice ship. BCNU Bruce Hobbs
RE: [RCSE] Tungsten Ballast
I found the tungsten powder ended up having enough air space between each particle that regular lead pored into identical brass tubes weighed as much or more than the tungsten and was usually quite a bit less costly. A friend of mine found the tungsten powder at a golf supplier; used for weighting the heads of clubs. BCNU Bruce Hobbs -Original Message- From: Marta Zavala [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 11:12 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] Tungsten Ballast Thanks Mark, already have a 200.00 chunk of tunsten so I have to cut it into pieces! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: soaring@airage.com soaring@airage.com Date: Monday, March 14, 2005 9:33 AM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Tungsten Ballast I have some 3/4 inch heavy tunsten alloy stock I need to cut. Do I have to have a machine shop cut it or is it possible to cut it at home with Thanks, Walter You can probably work your way through it with a zip disk on a 4 grinder, but it would be much easier to go online and order a pound or 2 of tungsten powder. It is about $12.00 per pound if you look around a bit. 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 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] Re: Tungsten Ballast
Dear ballasting buddies, I built for a Sharon Pro 3.7 which everyone that has held or owned one knows has the skinniest fuselage known to man.a tungsten ballast system that loaded under the wing via a small opening into a carbon fiber tube. I got the machineable tungsten round rod which is approximately 97% as heavy as pure tungsten and tried to cut it into small sections on my Atlas 6 lathe..not a chance in hell that was gonna happen. A club members father worked at an aerospace lab doing prototype machining and his father tackled the machinable tungsten and 5 hours later had it cut into nice 2 oz. chunks..cant imagine how much it would have cost if I had to pay the regular rate. All said and done the Sharon could ballast up an additional 1.85 lbs. over minimum weight and if I had to pay the going price the ballast system probably would have ran an additional $400 for materials and machining. My $.02 BCNU Bruce Hobbs -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 2:07 PM To: Soaring@airage.com Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] Re: Tungsten Ballast Walter - You say it's an alloy. Do you know what the tungsten is alloyed with? There are some tungsten alloys that have been specifically formulated to be easily machined, your bar may be some of that. Get yourself a good hacksaw blade, chuck that sucker in a vise and try it out. If the tools you have available won't cut it then find a machinist with some cobalt bits. If you don't know somebody send me the bar and I can cut it, but I'll probably have to keep the scraps :-) The post office is gonna love it. happy trails - Rob Glover I have some 3/4 inch heavy tunsten alloy stock I need to cut. Do I have tohave a machine shop cut it or is it possible to cut it at home withThanks, Walter
RE: [RCSE] Carbon Pushrod Help!
John, Method I use for all carbon pushrods to metal fittings is wrap the carbon rod with super thin Kevlar thread until it is a tight push fit into metal fitting that has been cleaned and de-greased.thin CA the intersection of fittings to carbon rod and on test the threads stretched / or the clevis opened up before the carbon to fitting joint failed. BCNU Bruce Hobbs 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] Carbon Pushrod Help!
BCNU Bruce Hobbs John, Also as Harley mentionedgive the CA time to curenot water vapor in carbon or metal to speak of, so an overnight cure makes sure the bond is permanent. BCNU Bruce Hobbs 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] Winch Line
Myself and our club have purchased 270-290# nylon braided line from Memphis Twine previously. We have experienced line breaks quite often on a smooth field within 3-6 months of the new line installation. This is without Icons and Sharons doing banzai launches! When I purchased my Rahm winch new, the line Mr. Rahm sent with the winch did not break more than once or twice within the first two years and was used more often then than now. I have heard that line available in some of the Scandinavian countries is more durable and lasts longer.possibly refined and improved from exposure to the extensive fishing industry that many of these countries have? If any of you know of a line that is better reasonable priced.and available.Id love to hear about it. JoJo.that is your neck of the woods if you are reading this. TIA!! BCNU Bruce Hobbs
FW: [RCSE] Rare earth magnets as wing retention devices?
Here's a thought.the safest aircraft is one that never leaves the ground or can fly at all.so prepare your aircraft to withstand clipping trees, buildings, slow moving cows, wind shear, bad pilot decisions, etc. and pretty soon it is so heavy that it won't ever be damaged.'cause it's such a pig you never want to fly it..so you never take it to the field!! BCNU Bruce Hobbs 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] Pretty Mantis Instructions?
Phil, You've been so helpful to the soaring community so how can I contribute? How about this new moniker, call it the PMS (Pretty Mantis Sailplane)? Tongue firmly in cheek! 8-) BCNU Bruce Hobbs 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] Sirius chargers
I own 3 Sirius chargers and they are the most reliable, trouble-free support equipment Ive owned to date. They have bailed out 6-7 other flyers that would have went home early or lost an aircraft due to battery problems that the Sirius tipped me off to in advance. Mine get lugged to the field non-stop..and keep working! Doesnt get much better than that. Thanks GJ for an excellent product. BCNU Bruce Hobbs
FW: [RCSE] Sirius chargers
Klaus, One older model that maxes out at about 1200 mah bought in 88, newer model that goes to around 2400 mah, and a HLG 100 mah.all flawless! BCNU Bruce Hobbs -Original Message- From: Klaus Weiss [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 3:39 PM To: Bruce Hobbs; Soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] Sirius chargers Bruce. why would you need 3 Sirius chargers, if they are the most reliable, trouble free, etc etc etc :)) Send one over here with Gordy, when he comes next month. Klaus Weiss Sydney, Australia. http://www.hsl.org.au
[RCSE] Since you are talking about Sleger
Im updating a Sleger wood winged Condor for a club member that recently purchased it and do any of you have in your notes a good starting CG location? TIA for your info. BCNU Bruce Hobbs Austin, TX.
[RCSE] FAI Speed Record for sailplane
Did the criteria or rules change for the FAI speed record? I thought I remembered the Germans or the Swiss setting a speed record with the Dassel in the Alps of around 200 mph (312 kph) many years ago. At the time I was pylon racing and the sailplane was faster than our Formula Ones on 70% nitro. The Dassel was a purpose designed speedster with mucho ballast working massive mountain lift to achieve that kind of speed and demonstrated what a culmination of design, planning, location and weather could produce record wise. Inquiring minds wanna know! BCNU Bruce Hobbs
[RCSE] FS Monarch D-Lite and Wizard Lite
Two ready to fly DJ Aerotech ships...superb for learning to read low level thermals and improve your thermalling skills. Both with all new gear when built. $200 each plus shipping. Photos via email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks for the bandwidth. BCNU Bruce Hobbs 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.
[RCSE] BTW....the weights are......
For the Monarch D-Lite 8.7 oz. with Varta 140mah battery. For the Wizard Lite 9.95 oz. with the Varta battery..all weighed on my Ohas triple beam. Thanks. BCNU Bruce Hobbs 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.
[RCSE] zip launch HLGs
Soaring League of North Texas (SLNT) puts a length of string or monofilament inside the surgical tube that limits how far you can stretch the hi-start thus making the energy and resultant launch height fairly close to what the DLGs boys can get. Yep, the zip start guys are anchored in place and cannot move around the field like the DLG throwers.but.nothings perfect.and it gets a lot of guys out to the field flying their older ships and having fun. BCNU Bruce Hobbs
[RCSE] Change from existing RCSE digest version to non-digest version
Subscribe soaring digest end BCNU Bruce Hobbs
[RCSE] Pager / Interference
Howard Mark and anyone flying virtually anything other than EPP! Our field in Austin, TX has also experienced very random, intense hits on the higher (predominately) and lower (less number of occurrences) frequencies of late. A ham with a $6000 frequency scanner monitored our site for 2-3 hours a couple of times and saw spikes of strong RF on 66 MHz if I remember right. What we dont know (along with many other RF issues too long to enumerate here) is how much RF it takes to overwhelm the average receiver used for our aircraft. Aircraft with new $200 dual conversion PCM receivers to $50 PPM receivers have been hit..the aircraft crashed.all tried and proven setups that crashed and yet worked perfectly minutes later.scary as hell! I can only hope that AMA is listening so that we are not all relegated to foamies in lieu of reliable radio control of our models. It seems that the hounds of hell have been unleashed on the RF spectrum and will virtually preclude having top of the line aircraft UNLESS we can obtain exclusive use frequencies or a new technology becomes available that will eliminate these new evolving sources of interference! HUGE DISCLAIMER: I am not a radio expert or RF knowledgeable..but I do recognize empirical data and I know that something is changing in our radio environment (and not for the better) as Ive been flying since 1977! These are my observations onlyI have no agenda other that wanting to fly without being shot downno flames please.and no response to any that might appear! BCNU Bruce Hobbs
[RCSE] FS: NIB 126 Fred Sage Compulsion
One of the lightest, most durable, best flying competition ships around...and not $1800! FS01 airfoil, light stab and rudder option, hand selected fuselage, extra carbon at root for dork landings. $800.00 or best offer. Email me for photos at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks. BCNU Bruce Hobbs 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.
[RCSE] E-mail vs. forum
I throw in with Jared on his comments about he prefers the e-mail format BECAUSE if anyone knows it is him. He single handedly set up our club's website, discussion forum, photo section, and all the other segments that make up a really great website. He has really raised our clubs exposure and given us increased stature with the politicos and bureaucrats in our area. One who has done all that truly knows the advantages and disadvantages of both systems and I concur wholeheartedly. My $.02 also! BCNU Bruce Hobbs Austin, TX
[RCSE] FS NIB Multiplex MCV2 servos and Foameron
3 NIB 48 oz. in. digital programmable MPX servos and NIB MPX programmer. Vary rotation up to 180 degrees, speed, neutral, reverse via programmer. $220 for all. NIB Foameron, great pitcheron ship with 2 wingrods for varying wing loading. $80. Photos of all via email. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks. BCNU Bruce Hobbs Austin, TX
[RCSE] Antennas for the MPX 4000
I know Fred from my travels and know that he knows what he is talking about as a highly skilled scientist before his retirement. He flys the 4000 and knows it well. So Fred...what antenna do you use or recommend for the MPX 4000 users when making some of those over the horizon flights with 140 plus sailplanes? BCNU Bruce Hobbs 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.
[RCSE] RCSE #3187 / Antennas for the MPX 4000
I know Fred from my travels and know that he knows what he is talking about as a highly skilled scientist before his retirement. He flys the 4000 and knows it well. So Fred...what antenna do you use or recommend for the MPX 4000 users when making some of those over the horizon flights with 140 plus sailplanes? BCNU Bruce Hobbs 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.
[RCSE] Want to Buy
Needed: New or undamaged Fred Sage Addiction fuselage. Contact off-line. BCNU Bruce Hobbs Austin, TX.
[RCSE] RE: Soaring V1 #2066
[IMAC] Voltage Indicator Jim Frickey was the first sailplaner I had contact with that used the onboard LED a little over 2 years ago. I thought it was a great idea, bought 4 and equipped all my big sailplanes with them. Soon all the Austin, TX flyers had them and to date it has saved 2 ships I'm aware of because as Jim Bacus said, You wiggle the sticks to load the system, and it is readily apparent the relative state of charge. After a few flights using the monitor you know just how many LED sectors the indicator will regress in relation to battery state of charge. Then that one not so magical day occurs when you notice the LEDs are retreating much faster than normal for the number of flights you've flown and after making sure that there are not other causative factors like under-charging, bad connections, etc. it becomes free airplane day! Meaning you get a new battery pack and save yourself the trouble and expense of replacing the sailplane that would now be dead had you not caught the bad battery in time! Thanks Mr. Frickey. BCNU Bruce Hobbs 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.
