[RCSE] Lithium Ion batteries
FWIW, I haven't seen many people discuss it, but I have been using Li-ion batteries for a while. I flew the entire two day contest at the Fall round up, on a single charge. I use Fromeco 2400 two cell batteries, and I checked the voltage periodically and I had plenty to spare. I could have flown for another two hours I estimate. Again, this is in a 3 servo Ava so not too much draw there. I use a MPI 6v regulator to step down the volts, and so far so good. I am building a Supra now, and It is quite an investment, so i'm thinking of running dual batteries in it. I was flying giant scale and running dual rx batteries is almost standard over 30 percent airplanes, and with the sizes available, redundancy kinda makes sense. Anyone else doing this or thinking of it? Chip 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] Fall Round Photos
I put up the photos I shot on Saturday and Sunday atwww.chipwillis.com/fruCheck em out. I have some video of launches I will get edited later this week also. I want to thank all the guys at LOFT for a superb contest. Marc G., Steve S, and whomever else I might be missing. JR Radio for their support and sponsorship. This was my first contest in over a year and a half, due to some health issues and I must say, it was great to be welcomed back by so many people whom I have met before and by new friends. Going to contests isn't all about winning, or the competition itself. Going to contests is really about hanging with guys who love Soaring. Gals too! I had forgotten how much fun it is to sit back, and watch, talk and joke around with people who love the hobby. It is really cool to watch other people flying. When we are on the sticks, we know what we might do, but watching others is a whole new ballgame. Sometimes people do exactly as we would and others, they do things radically different. Seeing these approaches to common goals is great. I will write some more later, and post some of my zlogs from both days. The Zlog is an interesting thing, and it is great for re visualizing each flight I had. Some were just launch and boom, specked out, and others, the really memorable ones, were where you can see, "I need Two minute Air! Bad", and then actually find it and make time. It was a great weekend! The only thing that would have made it better, was a few puffy Cu's.Chip Willis
[RCSE] Flight logs from OVSS 9
Hope it is an interesting read. http://www.chipwillis.com/blog/?page_id=342 lemme know what you think. I'm no JoJo. I do need to make a movie soaring to the music riding dirty! Chip 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] my email bouncing
well, i think it stopped now friggin internet! 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] World Soaring Masters - Day Two
Awesome job on the updates. Keep em coming! There is a big audience out here. Chip MOSS On Sep 23, 2006, at 2:28 PM, Ben Wilson wrote: Well, we're in the middle of a second rain delay here in Muncie. We're battling the north end of some storms that have poured half a dozen inches of rain back at home in Louisville. It's not raining now, so we might be able to finish up round 8. Radar indicates that we're right on the cusp of this precipitation, so it's kinda 50/50 at the moment. CD Mark says we'll probably get one more round in in the AM before flying the finals. Weather has toned down just a bit today, with winds not quite as stiff as yesterday, and some successful down-wind runs have been made, though only through the use of super-telescopic vision ;) Joe Dirr is here staying dry under one of the circus tents and cooking up something mean - two turkeys and some deep fryers and a plate full of jalapenos wrapped with bacon or some such appetizer. Rain or shine, we should be in for a treat. 7th round scores have been posted: Page 1: http://louisvillesoaring.org/tmp/2006worldsoaringmasters- rd7scoresA.jpg Page 2: http://louisvillesoaring.org/tmp/22006worldsoaringmasters- rd7scoresA.jpg RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to soaring- [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] F3J stuff....
I just got some 150lb mono line in from Memphis Twine, thanks for the referral guys on RCG. Anyhow, I need to fashion some sort of handle for both 1 and 2 man tows. Any ideas? I figure it will have to be made from common materials, but right now i'm at a loss as to what to use. Thanks in advance. Chip Willis MOSS 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] CSS Pumpkin Fly
Hey Marc, or anyone, are the dates set for the Pumpkin Fly? I missed most of two seasons due to health, and I am anxious to fly in a contest again! Thanks, Chip 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] LSF discussion
That is about the Best Summation I have ever read. Great Job Jim. chip -Original Message- From: James V. Bacus [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2006 8:56 AM To: RCSE Subject: Re: [RCSE] LSF discussion I've read it all before... A guy looks at the LSF task set and they seem daunting so he figures he will redesign them. Instead of actually joining LSF and figuring what its all about its much easier to attack it from the computer on the forums, e-lists, or where ever it may get attention. Not face to face. Go after the topic many find daunting, contesting. Discover through the debate that this takes many people to pull a new organization off so maybe the LSF could help them out? Right, you started out against us. The thing I find strange is that level based system is sort of contest in itself, you obtain levels so you can compare your skill set to others. Yet some folks just don't want to do that face to face. When will some people realize almost all the hobbies you will entertain yourself with are about the people, not the toy. It's about going out and having fun with friends, it's simple as that. At 06:43 AM 9/6/2006, Ben Wilson wrote: Testing the waters for a different type of LSF http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=554577 It's a long one... Jim Deck wrote: OK, probably most members of RCSE are aware of it but, for those who aren't, a good discussion concerning the LSF is taking place in Sailplane Talk on RCGroups. Both members non-members of the LSF may find it interesting. 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 Jim Downers Grove, IL Member of the Chicago SOAR club, and Team JR AMA 592537LSF 7560 Level IV R/C Soaring blog at www.jimbacus.net 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] JR DS368's for Sale
4 NIB DS 368s for sale. 60.00 EA all for 200.00. I will pay shipping CONUS. Please email or call me for details. 614-893-4805 Chip Willis MOSS
[RCSE] The 368's are sold pending funds.
Man, guess I should have asked for more lol thanks guys! chip
[RCSE] XP4 Kit for sale
New in Box Polecat Aero XP4 for sale. I bought two initially and dont need the other one since it will be next season before I can fly anyhow. Please call 614-893-4805 for details or email me. Carbon Fuse Carbon Kevlar Wings. Asking $360.00- and I will throw in shipping CONUS free. Thanks, Chip Willis
[RCSE] XP4 is sold.
Thanks everyone! chip
RE: [RCSE] Okay, I'll start the party! Our Cajun in distress needs RC gear
Gordy, Are you serious? All of the loss of life and property and we are supposed to be worried about a model airplane? I challenge everyone to send money to www.redcross.org This is not to say that helping a fellow modeler out is a bad thing. After watching the news coverage, a model airplane was at the end of my thoughts. Thanks for the Rant. Chip Willis MOSS Columbus From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 8:53 PM To: Soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] Okay, I'll start the party! Our Cajun in distress needs RC gear I'll be sending him my Organic, ready to fly, but likely he'll need a RX andTX. I won two JR 368's for High Point Champ at MidAm this past weekend in Lexington Kentucky (Thanks Paul for providing the opportunity for me to brag about that once more! :) So I'll be installing them in the Organic, but he'll need a TX and RX, a new 9303 would work I think pretty well. I'll bet you that one of the OVSS Series High Point Champs who would normally get a JR9303 would be just as happy to get a Thankyou from JR for pre donating theirs to Paul. Just a thought, what do you think Marc Gellart and John Diniz? Gordy
RE: [RCSE] Soaring in the Bluegrass/OVSS #6
Well guys, I was looking forward to this contest, but my eyes had other ideas. If you didn't know, I have had two surgeries on my left eye over the past months. All should be well, but I won't be able to fly perhaps any this season. Guess there will be next year. Have fun everyone. Chip Willis MOSS Columbus, Ohio -Original Message- From: AJ Bhatta [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2005 12:55 PM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] Soaring in the Bluegrass/OVSS #6 The Bluegrass Soaring Society is pleased to announce the 29th Annual Mid-America Soaring Championships (#6 in the OVSS Series) at Jacobson Park off Richmond Road in Lexington, KY on August 27th and 28th 2005. CD's will be AJ Bhattacharyya (27th) and Frank Foster (28th). This is an open winch format, with a 1 hour 15 min window per round. Duration tasks and total number of rounds will be announced on the day of the contest. Classes will be Unlimited and RES on both days with trophies (1st thru 4th place) being awarded for both Expert and Sportsman in each class. Landings will be standard L6 runway type. Pilots meeting will be between 9:00 and 9:30 on each day and flying will begin shortly thereafter. Fees will, be $15.00 for one class and 20.00 for two classes for each day. Lunch and drinks will be provided on Saturday the 27th, compliments of the BSS. Dinner will be 7:00 PM at Mi Mexico off Richmond Road More info at http://members.aol.com/bgsoaring/ 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
