[RCSE] Emerald Stabs!
Good morning! I am looking for a pair of the light weight,composite stabs for an Emerald. I think Wings and Things has them??? Any help would be appreciated.. Thanks Charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Tow Line Snag!
No rigging problems here!!! The chute will catch the glider if the tension isnt there upon releaseOr you go to deep in the bucket before the zoom.. We all have done it! Cheers Charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Volz X !
Good Morning! I have the new Volz X in my Escape.. I really can tell the difference from the older Volz servo's. I have many of the older ones.. They actually work well.. Only striped out a half dozen or so. Due to my own mistake's. (landing with flaps extended) The new X servo's have not had a problem . They are , or seem more positive, and are a bit more silent... I will buy more Cheers Charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] HLG Cost???
Good Morning!! This is an interesting thread concerning cost... This isn't an unfamiliar thread..It happens every year right after the IHLG competition.. The first thing I will say is that everyone,, I mean everyone!! Has the opportunity to make their own DLG.. Or open class ship.. Just come up with a wing plan.. Fuse plan. And go for it!! Just come home from a hard days work at your real job. Get out the epoxy, glass, carbon, kevlar, and start working! Breath deep!! Because this isn't a pleasant thing! Win a few contest with it. Then start production and charge what you want... I have this same opportunity. But I choose to fly. Not try to come up with the latest greatest.. I really don't think just anyone can make it happen.. I look at my Escape and wonder how someone could make such a beautiful fitting glider. And it works better than most out there... That talent is not common! I think it would be a good idea to hold contests where you can only use a javelin HLG ! There still are lots of them out there. And lots of people who fly them. It is the flying and friendly competition that is fun for all... But when you go to the IHLG contest , you are now messing with the best of the best.. And they will use the finest equipment. And compete to win!! I think every club out there has a situation where there are a few DLG , but mostly HLG. It is a constant battle to keep up in this sport. As well as with many sports out there... I think its up to the individual to decide ,, keep up?? Or fly what they have and be satisfied with that decision. Enjoy the flying! I fly everyday! I compete also. But that is an event that happens just a few times a year for me on a national level.. I truly enjoy just flying.. I think that's where we get our experience. When there isn't pressure. Just fun! Cheers Charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Rubber Duckies!!!
Good Morning! I have a rubber duck antenna... I had to use it one contest.. I had my unlimited glider as high as I ever care to be and have had no problems! So far I see no reason to not use one.. I have started useing mine for the discus launch glider. With the move to throw a discus launch glider I find the antenna on my Stylus to move ! I really don't want to tighten the set screw for the antenna to much.. I want it to move if I ram it into something . Cheers Charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Thanks!!!
Thanks to all who responded about the Portland sites This list is a very valuble tool! Cheers Charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Converting to DLG
Good Morning I just finished my Raptor.. Learning the throw.. Doing some minor fracturing. And repairing. I have a Mirage. This is a kevlar construction.. I was wondering if anyone tried to Discus launch this glider?? I am thinking if I can beef up the wing mount, and wing joints, I may be able to discus launch this glider. Any information would be appreciated.. Thanks Charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] 3-D Electric!
Good Morning I saw a 3-D electric at the SWC demonstrated I really would like to get this plane. I would like any information you might have as to where to buy this set up. Thanks Charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Bash!
Hope this dosn't start up again.. Even though it sometimes is great entertainment! I have not lost respect for Sal, Or Karlton. Or anyone else people have bashed... The only respect I have lost is for the people who are doing the bashing! If I need someting I will contact these people and do my buisness! They have soaring stuff! I need soaring stuff! Cheers Charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Genesis
It may look like a cool little glider. The Genesis is not what they expected. It isn't all that much fun to fly. It never really did well at contests.. Allthough it was suppose to be the new thing for gliders! I see the Genesis just a thing of the past. One that will fade away! Good idea though! Cheers Charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Nat's Coverage?
Good Morning I just recieved my Model Aviation magazine. It covers the Nat's. It still looks like controll line and free flight get way more press than Soaring It seems like AMA just isn't into it! Cheers Charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] What the ????
This exchange is looking more like a chat room everyday! Why are we using such trashy words!! We do have a reputation to uphold.. Most all soaring pilots I know have more class than that! Lets clean it up shall we?? Cheers Charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Do Not Quick Charge?
Good afternoon! I am no battery expert! I was into charging over night for many years as a power flyer. It wasn't until the last 3 years that I have been quick charging. I didn't really know what the con's were when quick charging. Ofcourse we hear allot of opinions about it. But what's the real scoop? I haven't found any negative things about quick charging. I observe that all the top guns in the country that compete quick charge. About 80% of ther entire soaring community around here quick charges.. Plus I have no idea how you would keep up in competitions not being able to quick charge, You could change batteries, That isn't always easy though! So I guess I am quick charging! Cheers Charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Thanks
Thanks Jack! Thanks for the application site for the nat's!!! cheers Charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Twin Jet!
Well the Twin Jet still rocks! I really didn't want to test the durability of this fun model. But I did in a manuver comming out of inverted. Thought I had the room. Didn't!!!It hit level in weeds.. No damage to frame! All though I did take the speed controll out. I guess thats the price you pay when tha battery is aft!... So Karlton if you see this I need another 40 amp speed controll hahahahahah! Yesterday due to the other speed controller I installed... The engines cut out when I was doing a go around.. It landed flat but cartwheeled... Still no damage to frame.. Impressive! I don't want to do anymore test! But so far ,, so good! Cheers Charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Electrics @ gliderfield
I don't think its an issue as to who is able to fly where... It's an issue of if the land owner, or nearby residents protest electric then we have to stop.. It's not worth loosing a field over I have a place where I can fly everything at one location if I choose The power field.. Co-operation is the best thing... Cheers Charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Kids are the future!!!
I see some comments about keeping people int he dark about r/c,,, Well if we dont teach kids, then who will doing this hobby when we are old and out of it We ALLWAYS encourage young kids to give it a try.. Let them fly the slope combat wing.. They really pick it up fast !! And they can crash many times and just try it again.. The foam wing has been a great learning tool We have one kid in our club that is prety awsome.His name is Joe. In fact we could be in trouble!! He just turned 10 I think.. He flies an Eclipes Yup!! And he did prety well at Phoenix So to shrug away the youth fromt his sport would be like stepping on our own toes. But good positive imput to the observers that are either curious,, or interested is a good thing Our image is very important to the community.. If we turn into a bunch of erogant jerks,, Well why would they want us aroung thier neighborhood??? Cheers Charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] F3J?
The times they are a changin (Bob Dylan) Lots of interesting comments concerning the rule (or proposed rule change?) I think it will be something we will have to address. Go with the flow! Make it work!! If we want to fly F3J. I know everyone isn't into F3J, But for us who are? Good positive consideration is needed.. I will agree! It is a bit over reacting to shut down everything because on one incident. Stuff happens in all sports and hobbies It is very unfortunate that this happened.. I feel for the friends and family ! This is to allot of people just a hobby.. This isn't suppose to happen! But when you get a bunch of very competitive pilots together and compete at a fairly aggressive level. Then its a sport... Personally I think there are a few more possibilities of something happening with two men towing. Either apposeing tow's , Or formation tow's// There is allot of change going on in our sport.. Look at hand launch! The International will be a whole new ball game this year... Something to try and keep up with!!! The gliders for Unlimited,F3J,F3b they all change,, Another thing to keep up with,, Glider clubs loosing their fields all over the country... Another thing to keep up with,,, I think this sport could be in danger due to lack of land !!! Its just to pricey to have for a hobby!!! Or someone just doesn't like it So move it!! People can be that way.. Hell! we get people who build a house next to an airport and then complain about the noise!! Want to move the airport!! So it seems like we are at the mercy of many things that can effect us. We need to adjust the best we can. Or we may just go nuts! Cheers Charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Euro Trash!!
Good Morning I guess people should know that in the full scale glider world... The Germans have it !!! Look at the most competitive gliders of the world,, They are German!!! My glider ASW20,, German This has something to do with liability of the product... Well that's one thing... It seems like the Americans can't afford the liability... I am sure they could come up with something competitive... But this goes way back in history,, The Germans are the pioneer's of Quality and performance I don't think we should bash the Euro gliders. Maybe we should make more effort in producing competitive gliders I fly an Emerald...Saphire,, American But I have Euro stuff to.Xantipa, Eraser Extreme!!. I appreciate all of them. And look at them simply as gliders... No Judgment! The way I look at it? All the more power to them ! We have the same opportunity to come up with a better idea.. I will also drive a Toyota until the Americans can beat that!! Another point is. What do we like?? How use to a model are we??? The contests show that it really doesn't matter what we fly,, They all seem to win! The pilot ofcorse has everything to do with that Lots of people think if they get a new state of the art glider that it will give them big advantages ,,, Maybe?? I have seen Novice pilots get new gliders. Only to watch them beat them up. Not really seeing the true performance the glider has to offer I know I get tired of seeing a new glider come out every six months... Wondering if that's the one?? Well not many prove to be the one, They kinda come and go,, (like disco) I got the Emerald because it has been around for years.. (like an old Neil Young song) It works!! I got the Xantipa because of it's flying characteristics..And the wing is beautiful!! It still is one of my favorite gliders to fly. I still have three! The Xantipa didn't hit the top ten. But until you fly one your missing out on a good fun glider I just like Models that fly well,, I don't care who makes them!! Charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Radio???
Yes the radio is a sailplane radio BUT you have to use a Y harness for the flaps :( on the Cockpit MM. So then you can't adjust each flap independently? I guess mechanically you could RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Virus????
Hey Guys I didin't mean to send that out,,, According to my server.. The virus was sent by the original person that sent the landings, a waste of time I got that this morning... I am useing my office computer today no Virus here.. I forget the name of the guy who sent the original Landings,, a waste of time. Again sorry I think I will just throw my home computer away,,, Its very old anyway... Charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Tragic!!!
I have thought allot about my high start coming out at the stake end. I use the strong Holiday rubber. I pull back very hard on this. I don't know if I could react if it broke? I use the bullet ends on them, they could probably get moving!!! I like the idea of a parachute at that end... Something to slow it down... I think an oversized chute would be my choice! Thanks for that idea. To bad it took an incident...My sympathy goes out to the families... RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Cold Temps?Flying
I did notice that my Battery I keep int he back of my truck dosn't last nearly as long this time of year, It is one of them jumper boxes that mechanics use... This normally lasts allmost a month... That is chargeing everyday. This time of year it may go two weeks So batteries are an issue.. Charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Thermals?Winter?
Good point about the lift at any temp!! I fly full scale gliders... One thing that we allways need to know is the laps rate... What is the laps rate??? When the air at altitude is cooler as you go higher.. the thermals will rise through that air faster, and with more intensity. Hot air rises through cold air , better than through warmer or hotter air In Colorado.. With all the sun days we get. we do have heat building up ,,, The spring , Fall season is the best for max thermals... As far as models go.. and the low altitudes we fly. I am not sure we need the max laps rate for good lift But the more I fly R/C Gliders , the more amazed I am as to how much lift there is out there on a regular basis... I also agree, I am ready for the southwest classic... Charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Temps?Equipment???
Thats a very gray area The cold !! I have been lucky so far.. I have not had any problems,,And I have gotten my glider really ,, really cold!! But it is definatly something to think about ok I thought about it,, I just gotta fly! Charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Question?
When I purchased a Spectre I was told that the Monarch would be discontinued,,, I have monarchs,,, I really like this ship,, I saw on DJ's website that the Monarch is offered Whats up??? Charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Makeing A Living with Models?
Concideriing how much I have spent on models, Support equipment.. Airfares to contests.. Hotel ,Food, buying goodies at the contest.. Someone is making a dime or two, But I think it's spread out so much , I don't think there are too many shops going to DisneyLand all to soon... But I am thankfull they are all out there waiting to take my money. Cheers Charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] RES????
RES? It seems to me that there are some people out there that want WIN!! At any cost... So lets put hundreds of dollars into an RES, and go fly against Gentle ladies!!!How can a pilot feel good about that Where is the sportsmanship in fair play??? I think this is forcing another class.. OPEN RESWOOD RES??? I think if your that serious about having the best, latest greatest ship. go with unlimited!!! Charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Soggy Servo's??
I prefer servo's that won't get soggy with milk You know,, the crunchy ones... RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] EPP????
Hi Folks Needing some EPP foam.. cutting small wings,, Any help would be appreciated Thanks Charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Airtronics!
Good Morning Seems to me that Airtronics has the market flooded.. In the glider area for sure!! At contests, I have never seen so many Airtronics radio's in my life!!! I have used Airtronics for ten years.. Mostly for my powered stuff.. When I got a Stylist , I was very impressed. I have three now... You can't have too many!! I think it will be a long time before any radio will be more popular than the Airtronics,. They just WORK Charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Skeggs?
Good Morning I have decided to make my skeggs,, I can get more variety this way, I can get ugly,, Or just enough for conditions... I have tried waxing the nose . then trying to lay it up. I just don't know about this, I may be using the wrong kind of resin/?? Would this make all the difference??? Or would good epoxy be ok?? I was curious as to using a condom on the nose,, Tape it on tight, lay up the skegg. then it should remove easily.. Off the wall idea, But it sounds like it should work... I want the skegg to fit over the nose a bit. then tape should hold it on just behind the skegg. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks Charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] F3B Rule Violation!!!
Good Morning Well there seems to be some controversy about whether or not Daryl Broke a rule I am not up on all the rules, so could someone state the exact rule (no opinions please, Just facts) Can you change gliders? or parts? during a round?? between rounds I think if everyone on this exchange understood the exact violation, we could make a better decision about this issue. I feel there are some fans. or friends that would overlook this , just to see him get on the team. And that's going to happen. I on the other hand would like to base this on fact Thanks Charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Nats 2000
I would also like to know the results for all the events up to date,, I have team members there, and am interested in how they are doing...I know this isn't the worlds,, but it is important to me... thanks charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] GO TEAM GO!
So far so good, Keep up the good work guys oh., and dusty,, lets get the lead out.. today i wore my f3j team shirt in support,, a spiritual support if you will, charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] How do you charge the battery that charges the batteries?
interstate batterie's makes a nice charger for that 12 , 7.2 i think it's around 40 to 50 bucks., works great,, use it all the time another idea is to get one of them jump start car batteries,, they come with a charger and have 250 cold cranking amps. it lasts a very long time.. about 90 to 120 bucks... it has a cigarette lighter hole,, ou charge it through that,, and you can plug in your chargers there. or anything else charlie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don't know if it matters that I use one for starting glow powered planes rather then as a recharger, but I just went to Hobbyshack and bought a trickle/wall charger for this purpose. At 06:26 AM 4/6/00 -0700, Nathan Marni Woods wrote: How do you guys charge the 12V 7.2 Amp gel cell batteries that are used as field quick chargers? I have a Sirrus Pro series charger and a Panasonic 12V 7.2 Amp gel cell battery. I can no longer charge my tx packs and rx packs take forever. I assume it's because the current or voltage in the gel cell has been overly depleted. How do I charge the gel cell? TIA Nathan Woods Orange CA. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Brett Jaffee: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Brett's Slope and Power Home Page: http://home.earthlink.net/~jaffee OnTheWay Quake 2 server utility: http://www.planetquake.com/ontheway The Unoffical Extra 300 Home Page: http://www.bayarea.net/~nathan/extra300/ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] the wing is the thing!!
well i think the wing is not an aggressive full out combat ship. it;s a great flyin ship, there are several friends of mine that got attracted to the wing, they are hang glider pilots, not r/c pilots, they look like hang gliders in the air... they got boomerangs and are haveing a ball with them..they picked it up right away. they aren't hard to fly in anyones oppinion.i remember the first time i flew one, i thought. whats the big deal? they practicaly fly themselves we have been getting young people in their teens to try it, and they are doin well in just a few minutes in some cases,, they are perfect for teaching young people about soaring, they fly well, they can't really get hurt no matter what they do, so we can get them back in the air in a matter of minutesi think the hardest concept for them is not the flying of the ship, but understanding how to work ridge lift, once they get that,, they have no problem...they are in my oppinion meant for one thing,, combat!!! but you can just fly them around and have fun if you like.. i also have a mad p-111, now that is much more of a hand full , and you need lots more air but it gets with the program real well.. well thats my take soar on people charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] hey
would mark howard please e-mail me i must have your old address thanks charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Is list down?
gee, by the looks of it, i should start an airage anonimous club, everyone seems to be quite addicted , and when the mails don't come through.. everyone freaks out just an observation charlie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is the list down? I havnt recieved any messages in 2 days Kristopher RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
