[RCSE] Carbon/brass pitfall
I have used the carbon/brass sleeved rod (10mm) for one season on the slope in a 3m scale ship and discovered an unexpected trait of this combo. We all know that a carbon rod will bend slightly then return to its original shape due to its stiffness. But when a very ductile metal (such as brass) is used and the combo is bent due to extreme G loads the brass bends and takes a set preventing the carbon from returning to it's straightness. I have 2 rods to show for this. I have searched to find thin walled stainless steel tubing but the cost is prohibitive. I have also thought about using a Kevlar sleeve due to its resistance in shear loads, but I don't know of any source for Kevlar tubing. 7000 series aluminum may be another possibility. Your Carbon/brass rod may not break, but be prepared to be forever straightening it! Blue skies, Capn' Crunchie - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
RE: [RCSE] Own a Multiplex Radio?
Good to hear that you guys got good service at Hobby Horse. My first (and only) order to them was not good. At the time I called they said all orders over $100 received free shipping. So Iasked for 4 Hitec 85mg's over the phone and placed my order. But when the order arrived it only contained 2 servos.I called and they said the ran out and the other 2 were on back order and would be sent when they arrived. But then they charged me shipping on BOTH orders because when they split the order neither one totaled over $100. Since I was made to pay for shipping TWICE for an order that should have been free I resolved to never order from them again. There are other vendors that have the same products at same (or better) prices. My LHS or ServoCity gets my money now... Just my 2 cents. Blue skies, Capn Crunchie Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Yahoo! Small Business.
RE: [RCSE] Re: OT: Can anything be done with "frosted" headlight covers?
When I was in college I used a combination of toothpaste/WD-40 to do a knock 'em dead polishing job on my motorcycle rims. The rust dissolved rather easy and polished out great. Amazing what one comes up with practically no budget. Too bad to hear that polishing compound doesn't work on headlight covers. How am I going to break the news to my Mazda that the clear headlights it received when I polished them just last weekend with Johnson's rubbing compound - is nothing but an illusion. Blue skies, Capn Crunchie Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. Check it out.
[RCSE] LSF Discussion update
For all the late commers of this conversation who keep on pipinging in on why change the LSF program... No one wants to change anything !!! OK? The LSF Level 1 - 5 is what it is and always shall be! It's sacred. Your level V want be belittled. Some people would ust like an additional seperate program/task that is more suitable to there locale/financial/family circumstances. Get it? Nobody wants to change anything - only add on. Seems like the people that can afford a quiver full of moldies don't want the wood workers to have anything to work for. BTW, what is the website of that Canadian LSF-type program? I want to check into something that I can complete with my wood airplane. After all, there are still people who actually build their ships - like they used to do when the LSF was created More power to the Woodcrafters! Blue skies, Capn Crunchie Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Yahoo! Small Business.
Re: [RCSE] how high really
If money is no object and you want to keep track of your max altitudes without the need of a laptop, one can go to Paragear and get some very rugged equipment. Check eBay also for the same things. These units are tough and take a LOT of abuse - mine is constantly getting dropped and knocked around while gearing up.. Blue skies, Capn Crunchie All-new Yahoo! Mail - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster.
RE: [RCSE] how high really
A good source for the Suunto altimeter watch is http://www.rei.com/outlet . Keep your eye out at this site because they often go on sale at the end of the seasons (summer/winter). I picked up mine for about $120 'n change... ;^) Blue skies, Doug Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail.
Re: [RCSE] how high really
When using these altitude watches be sure to read the included instructions very closely. Many of the ~$100 watches take pressure readings periodically only once every 2 mins. (or greater) and are made primarily for hikers/skiers. Suuto makes watches that can be set by user to take readings in intervals up to every 10 secs. but at the cost of battery endurance. However, by the time you get to this level of watch performance the price is approaching that of a piccalario! But then again, I am not going be to taking my vario with me as I am launching off into Black Diamond mogul filled torture test in sub freezing temperatures, either! ;^O) I don't know how pressure-sensitive/mounting position critical these model altitude recorders are - but I do know that the altimeters used in skydiving are not that sensitive to location (wrist/helmet/chest) where dramatic pressure changes are constantly occuring during the jump due to body position. Only when I roll over on to my back do I see a difference occur with a chest mount altimeter. I don't believe vario mounting position inside a sailplane is going to make any appreciable difference in the accuracy of the reading. Blue skies, Capn Crunchie Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Yahoo! Small Business.
Re: [RCSE] "World" Championships - We Americans must be the best...
The baseball World Series Championship Games we enjoy at the end of the season never was intended to be a 'best of the world'. It was originally a series of baseball games to determine the best in a series - a series that was sponsored bythe World Newspaper! Hence the name. Blue skies, Capn Crunchie Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min.
RE: [RCSE] Robbe Infinity 2 charger repair
This is the same symptom that happens to the Dymond Turbo chargersame problem - same fix. It has been addressed several times at RC Groups. It can even be found with pictures ! Blue skies, Capn Crunchie Love cheap thrills? Enjoy PC-to-Phone calls to 30+ countries for just 2¢/min with Yahoo! Messenger with Voice.
Re: [RCSE] Hitec Super Slim
While at the AMA show in Ontario I heard from one distributor that the Hitec 555 RX is history also... What are the most popular cars? Find out at Yahoo! Autos
Re: [RCSE] Translations wanted
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[RCSE] RE: Help with identifying sailplane
It appears to be an Aquila XLnot a Grande. Yahoo! for Good Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.
RE: [RCSE] gliderworld1 - Poor salesmanship
Folks, I'm done with this matter. Let's get back to talkin' about sailplanesyou know - neat stuff! =^D __Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[RCSE] gliderworld1 - Poor salesmanship
After leaving gliderworld1 a NEUTRAL feedback at ebay, he retaliates by leaving a NEGATIVE feedback for leaving a simple comment on outrageous ($8) shipping charges for a first class letter. Nope, he didn't bother to resolve this before sending the negative, either. Gliderworld1, I am still open to resolve. A simple apology for the NEGATIVE is all that is required. Do you know how to do that?__Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [RCSE] painting monocote
Has any body tried that FUSION paint advertised on TV? Does it work on Duralene or Monokote? Inquiring minds would like to know ;^)) Yahoo! Mail Stay connected, organized, and protected. Take the tour
RE: [RCSE] Buying batteries
As George said, Cheapbatteries.com . They are da Bomb! I have become disenchanted with the batteriesamerica no-name nimh cells that have let me down several times,once after only 6 months. I now will only use nimhs that are GoldPeak(GP), KAN or CBP (cheapbattery packs). I am continuosly checking my packs and for the last 3 years have always obtained the performance as claimed from GoldPeak/KAN. I am still running cells that were 270mah rated that now sell as 350mah for the same size. Yet, they still put out the 270mah I ask for. BTW this gives me 2.5 hrs on my javelin hlg's that I fly on the slope during the winter. I have done this MANY times with juice left over when checked on the Sirius discharger at the end of the day. I run GoldPeak 2000 cells in my Stylus and seldom need to use my back up pack. If I do, it is becuase of extensive aircraft setup "ON" time for the TX. But, then again, each to his own Blue skies, Capn Crunchie__Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[RCSE] The NOS dead horse beating.......again
>My guess is you have not read the rules because it clearly states thepilot is to provide documentation, no where does it referance a list.< C'mon lets face it, if one goes to a contest and his plane is on "the List", he wouldn't have to provide documentation, right? BTW, where is the Legionaire 132 on 'the list'? DUUUH! I have been digging and asking for ANY type of "documentation" so I wouldn't have to be concerned about being disqualified by the CD after driving 200+ miles to attend a NOS event with my MalCo Eagle. Thanks bunches for the info, Chuck Anderson. I see light in the tunnel. Many of us are flying Vintage ships that have been bought at swap meets or from widows and have no source for the plans. Or the plans got wasted during construction! I am trying to find plans or a picture of the box for an Original(first edition) Windrifter 100 that shows the stab mounted on the fuse. I saw one once on eBay but didn't win the bid. Until then, I can't compete at an AMA NOS event with mine THAT, is why I like the way Ray Hayes and Jack Womack think. I also have a set of plans for a Legionaire provided to me by Jack Hamilton that shows how to use a fiberglass boom like the one on his '76 FAI ship. But according to AMA rules - 'taint legal! I understand the original intent of the rules, but they are too restrictive and more dificult to document than a Scale ship!! Blue skies, Capn Crunchie Yahoo! Mail Mobile Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone.
Re: [RCSE] Tx cases
Sometimes cheapo is da Bomb! Since I have to put my Stylus in a backpack and hoof it up the steep hill to the slope, the most functional case I have found is the soft insulated lunch box at Wal-Mart. $5.89 and the corners don't poke me in the back - lightweight, too! I just cut a small piece of foam with holes in it to protect the TX sticks. Sorta like the one your radio came in. And if you get the one that the Oakland raiders on it, there is even room for a cold drink or other field gear. Best selection around back to school time. Oh yeah, that is also the same time and place I got my backpack. $14.68 and it now has 3 FULL seasons use on it. Ya see, out here in Californy we fly 52 weeks a year... [:^P) Blue skies, Capn Crunchie Yahoo! Mail Mobile Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone.
Re: [RCSE] Hobby Horse
Several years ago, I called to order (5) 85MG servos. She (whoever it was) said that they only had 3 with the old Airtronics plugs in stock and that they are on back order. Since I only needed 2 at the moment, I said to go ahead and make the order for 5, send 3 now - the other 2 later. The first 3 came and along with a shipping charge - as so did the backordered 2! That was my first (and last) order. For big projects Major Hobby and Servo City get my business now. Just can't beat 'em... For quickly needed replacements, I use my LHS. Blue skies, Capn Crunchie__Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
RE: [RCSE] New post: hi starts
Not counting aerotow, my best thermal times, 1:17:00 and 1:21:00 were from a Hobby Lobby red rubber hi-start...with a Wanderer! That was way back in '79. Too bad I was only a LSF Level I pilot. Wish I could fly that well now Do you Yahoo!? Plan great trips with Yahoo! Travel: Now over 17,000 guides!
Re: [RCSE] Paint stripper
I have always used the cheap Super Tech carburator cleaner from Wal-Mart. $.78 cents a can I believe. Just put the fuse over a plastic garbage bag than has been split lengthwise and spray away. Wipe clean with paper towels. Use the appropriate gloves and eye protection, of course! The walnut shells blast would be nicer though if one has access to such means. Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Search presents - Jib Jab's 'Second Term'
Re: [RCSE] What is the current highest capacity for AA size batteries on the market today?
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Fwd: [RCSE] Me a postal worker
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[RCSE] New battery Technolgy/ Los Banos 2003
Hmmm, if memory serves me correctly I believe a wee bit of fire damage happened at the Los Banos Scale Soar-In last year caused by a NiCad battery with crash damage. I searched back and couldn't find my photos. I'm sure somebody has these shots. Could ya bring 'em to us so I could file 'em somewhere in a place I won't forget (HAH!)? Blue skies, Capn Crunchie __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - File online by April 15th http://taxes.yahoo.com/filing.html 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] Visalia Aerotow
Is there going to be any towing this Friday at the field site? Would like to know in advance so a trip started a day early wouldn't be for nothing. Blue skies, Capn Crunchie __ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search http://shopping.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.
[RCSE] Kestrel windmeters for sale
I have 3 NIB Kestrel 2000 for sale at $95 ea. I caught these at a Sporting Goods store close out. Other places want $119 ea. Free shipping in the CONUS. Blue skies, Capn Crunchie __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Calendar - Free online calendar with sync to Outlook(TM). http://calendar.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.
Re: [RCSE] need contact # for Kestrel windmeter
I have 3 NIB Kestral 2000 for sale at $95 ea. I caught these at a Sporting Goods store close out. Other places want $119 ea. Free shipping in the CONUS. Blue skies, Capn Crunchie __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Calendar - Free online calendar with sync to Outlook(TM). http://calendar.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.
Re: [RCSE] Re: [RCSE]
I was very impressed with the service at Dixie Pins. With the great selection in .001 increments, one can get a rod to fit their metric sized wing tube. No minimum order and they only charge for shipping what the actual postage is! Great people on the phone, too. They also carry rods that are a bit longer than other websites I've come across. Quite convenient when trying to replace a wingrod for a 4+ meter scaleship. They get my business. No, I don't even know these people. Blue skies, Capn Crunchie __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Platinum - Watch CBS' NCAA March Madness, live on your desktop! http://platinum.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.
Re: [RCSE] Article from Common Dreams NewsCenter
I second the motion. Capn Crunchie __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Shopping - Send Flowers for Valentine's Day http://shopping.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.
Re: [RCSE] Earthlink scam
I got the same kind of scam last week on this very same address that I have this digest on (Yahoo). It was from CCNow asking for credit information stating that the needed the billing address and card no, etc. I laughed and could see that they were pretty amatuer at it when the Return URL wouldn't even show. Blue skies, Capn Crunchie __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.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.
Re: [RCSE] Where to get sugical tubing?
"...The 1/18" ID with 1/16" wall is fine for 2m woodies." NO THANKS I'm quite happy with the size of MY woodie the way it is! Sounds a bit like a rubber fetish to me. You don't stretch it with tubing...DO YOU??? __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.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.
Re: [RCSE] Unbuilt Kits Survey
Unbuilt kits? H, lesseeIf I subtract the planes that are flying (9), the ones that are broken and need repair (6), and not counting the ones that are on the way through the mails (2) that comes to uhmmm...(gulp)76. Yup, thats 76. No BS, all sailplanes. Other flyers can attest to it. AND I PLAN ON BUILDING EVERY ONE OF 'EM I don't collect "retro" planes just for investment value. I believe kits were made to be built and flown. It gives me a warm spot in the ole ticker to see an old kit come to the hill or field as a "new" plane. I especially like it when I get 1 hour+ at a field with a Wanderer Blue skies, Capn Crunchie __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.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.
Re: [RCSE] tow release pull test?
The 225 instead of the low profile 77 is the servo I had in mind using for the release. I checked it using a 10lb. dumbell and it hardly required any pull at all on the cable to get the dumbell to fall. This is going in a 4m so I feel I should have no problems. Thanks for the info and the bandwidth !!! See ya at Los Banos. Hopefully. I have to run down to the hardware store and get some more Midnite Oil. Seems as though I am going to burning a lot of it the next few nights. Capn Crunchie __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - online filing with TurboTax http://taxes.yahoo.com/ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [RCSE] Los Banos accommodation
I just reserved my room at the Regency and the rate (for Sat. nite) is $50 plus tax, FYI. __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - online filing with TurboTax http://taxes.yahoo.com/ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] JR Charger Polarity
A Sirius or a Smart Charge wouldn't have let that happen, either. Just a red warning light screaming "Danger, Danger Wil Robinson! " __ Do You Yahoo!? Try FREE Yahoo! Mail - the world's greatest free email! http://mail.yahoo.com/ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Stylus (Flying Wing/Vtail) Differential
Hey Stlus Boy, thanks for the info on the V-tails! My next question is: How do I get rudder differential on a V-tail/5 ch.rx when I have the rudder slaved to the aileron stick with the Glider Card installed? I am sure this fix would be helpful to many people out here in Hand Chuck Land ;^b Blue skies, Capn Crunchie __ Do You Yahoo!? Great stuff seeking new owners in Yahoo! Auctions! http://auctions.yahoo.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
