Re: [RCSE] Futaba FAST 2.4g
What A nice article on the Futaba FAST 2.4gig system. Looks like it beats all others hands down when it comes to installing in a carbon fuz :-))) Only one receiver with long antennas... You mean I don't have to buy all new planes to use 2.4... WOW!!! Kind of makes U wonder what other manufactures were thinking... Or weren't thinking... Looks like Santa flies Futaba :-) hehe.. Merry Christmas to all and to all good flights :-) Craig Bill & Bunny Kuhlman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: We're pleased to announce the January 2008 issue of RC Soaring Digest is now available for downloading from the RCSD web site . The issue highlights are now available at . This issue has 36 pages and is 6.6 MB in size. If you are using a dial-up connection and desire a smaller RCSD PDF, consider downloading the highly compressed version of this issue (about 2.3 MB) from the RCSoaringDigest Yahoo! groups Files section. The image quality is reduced, but download time is significantly less. You must be a member of the RCSoaringDigest Yahoo! group to download these compressed PDFs. If you're using a broad-band connection, you may want to download the "original" high quality PDF of this issue (12.9 MB ) from the RC Soaring Digest web site . In the interests of bandwidth and server usage, we ask that you download only ONE version of each monthly issue from the RC Soaring Digest web site. That is, download either the "normal" size issue from the main or highlights page link, or download the "full size" version from folder - not both. Thanks for your continued readership! -- Bill & Bunny Kuhlman 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] Seasons GPS Greetings
Should that not be.. TomTom :-))) Bill Rakozy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: OK Tom and Merry Christmas to you too! :) Bill Rakozy From: Tom Nagel [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 21, 2007 1:26 PM To: RCSE Subject: [RCSE] Seasons GPS Greetings Gentlemen, and Gordy: At this auspicious time of year, the Winter Solstice, may I extend seasons greetings and warmest wishes for the gradual lessening of all of your GPS symptoms, as the sunlight gradually extends to those of us in the northern reaches of the planet. And, if you find yourself in the depths of GPS this winter, please remember in the immortal words of Buzz Aldrin: "The sun is always shining, if you have sufficient altitude." (Or maybe that was Buzz Lightyear, I forget.) Tom H. Nagel Attorney Columbus, OH 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] Launch technique
It does seem like launch technique is a dying art Time after time no mater what the conditions are, you see most pilots go up the winch, put their foot on the peddle, and and not let off tell they zoom off... They even do this to light weight RES ships. Crazy Crazy Crazy.. All you are doing is sucking in line! And lowering your ultimate launch height. If U tap your plane up the first 1/2 to 3/5 of the launch.. Using the wind (if present) as your friend..Then put your foot into it for the last bit to pick up speed you will get a much higher launch... In the good old days we had no choice but to tap our planes up and fly them like a kite...Sometimes letting out more line than we took in. But the same principles apply today... But with a zoom at the end :-) Down wind launches are a whole other matter :-) If you saw any of my Super Esprit's 200' launches at Visalia you know what I'm talking about :- Craig
Re: [RCSE] JW/NZ Quake
Brian, He was fine 12 hours ago Craig [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Any one in contact with Joe.. Had some serious quake in NZ.. Hope he and Jan are safe.. Brian Smith
[RCSE] Icon2, its all about the wingspan...
Your right Gordy.. Dam I hate saying that :-) LoL. Its all about the wingspan. When I went searching for my first TD plane in over 20 years, I searched the internet for the biggest plane I could find... A German friend mentioned this new plane... Strange, It had a woman's name.. After doing some more searching I discovered the German team was using this funny named plane and doing quite well... I looked and looked for an American distributor and found none so I had my German friend buy one for me and ship it over in a very sturdy plywood box. Cost me a fortune :-) When I showed up at the local field everyone asked what my big V tailed plane was called... Sharon I said :-) Everyone looked puzzled and said they had never heard of it.. But I was afraid to fly the dam thing for over a year... It was just too Perdy.Then I meet Tom Hoops at Visalia the next year and he helped me maiden the dam thing Been flying it ever since without a crash :-) Craig.. PS... So yes I would love an Icon2, but I know my bank account won't :-(
Re: [RCSE] Icon 2
Maybe Don will do like the European manufactures do and have a lower price for domestic sales and another higher price for export... Then maybe some of us working stiffs could afford an Icon2... Due to the low low low dollar, all of America is almost free for the taking (Dam Bush) !!! A Canadian Loon is worth more than a Dollar! If "In God We Trust" were true.. God would never let a loony Bird be worth more than a dollar !!! :- My only knock on the Icon was who flew it... A little too prissy for my taste.. U know who U are!!! :-) hehe Since I'm baking my killer home made pumpkin pie (From scratch) I have my flame suit on :- Craig... LSF 3 and holding for 36 years... Hell, I just reralized thats over 10 years longer than my current girlfriend is old:- LoL... I'm the luckiest man in the WORLD :-)
Re: [RCSE] Re: HKM's High End"
I just want to know how he landed on that darn nar fence :-) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Doug, The Europeans don't want to fly ICONS. The High End is the work of my friend Dieter Perlick a great Designer, Builder, and a nice guy. LJ HKM High End finally the Europeans can fly an ICON and not have to give credit to Joe Wurts. Doug Barry Richmond VA At 01:21 PM 12/12/2007, you wrote: http://www.hkm-models.com/High%20End.htm Take a few minutes to read the thought process behind this ships development, it will give you a lot of insight into the process of investing the time and money it takes to create a mold. Thousands of bucks for the mold and a lot of machine work and hand polishing, so not something to decide on casually. Gordy Still in Greece :-( - See AOL's top rated recipes and easy ways to stay in shape for winter. - See AOL's top rated recipes and easy ways to stay in shape for winter.
Re: [RCSE] Nats 2M, am I missing something???
Hay Joe, Maybe there is a reason to attend that East Coast NAT'S contest. Two Supers in the air at once.. What a sight that would be... Send Gas money to.. hehe Craig Thermaler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Am I seeing things? Mon-Tues 2M? My Nats schedule Sunday - Super Esprit eats thermals and HL's - win NOS Mon-Tues - V tailed Osprey 2M eats thermals - win 2M Wed - Secret Project eats thermals and things made in a mold - win RES Thur-Fri - Other Secret Project eats thermals and things made in a mold - win Unlimited You can send me the trophies now and we can make it a fun fly ;>) Sat - check out XC - learn and plan for 2009 Sun - Go home with my planes in the same number of pieces they left in. Sun-Sat - Avoid meeting Gordy :>O, see old friends, make new friends and have fun! 8>) Joe PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.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] Nats Scedule..... Who cares?
Nats ??? Is that that little East Coast contest you guys have every year? But always complain about schedules and events? Out West we have Viselia, IHLGF, Southwest Classic, Fresno Classic and on and on And we fly 12 months out of the year :-) So if your bragging about being 3 hours away from the Nats!!! More power to ya :- Enjoy your build season :-) Craig
[RCSE] JR 10x for sale
For all of you JR fan's out there Selling my never used, but several year old JR 10x transmitter... All ready for a 2.4g module :-) U get transmitter and beautiful case in mint condition... List for $1,200 sells for $800... First $400 takes it...
Re: [RCSE] 2.4 GHz
Chuck Anderson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: In 1933, I had a booth next Karlton at Visalia and he tried to sell me on his pizza box transmitters Dam Chuck.. Your old and those transmitters were way ahead of their time :-) hehe
Re: [RCSE] 2.4 G Futaba v JR, ..... Thanks :-)
Ha ha Ha :- Your right! As it was a brand new product when I bought it :-))) But then I would only have Woman as a hobby Hm :-) David Jensen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: If you bought a transmitter one year earlier you would have gotten the Futaba 8ua you would not be flying because you would not be able to program it. - Original Message - From: Craig Allen To: soaring@airage.com Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2007 6:45PM Subject: [RCSE] 2.4 G Futaba v JR, .Thanks :-) I just want to thank everyonefor the very thoughtful and informative post. I was expecting a lot offlames :-) hehe Just a little background... I left Soaring in 1979after moving to LA to work in the Film Industry. I took my trustyKraft 4ch transmitter and my Super Esprit, White Trash and Todi to Pearcecollage in the Valley and watched some guys ( Probably Joe, and a few other ofU hot shots" Launching their home made Carbon rockets to the moon... I asked "Hay were can you buy one of those gliders" They all laughed at me and said "You can't, you have to make them" .. Oh shit :-( I went home thatday and put my planes in the closet never to fly again Oh ya... My carsengine froze up on the way home to Hollywood too.. So all in all it was a verybad day. In 1999 I was back in Sac town searching the web and somehowfound DLG's. WOW I was hooked... More bang for your buck !!! U bet ya...Now I had to buy a new radio.. I went to the local hobby shop and bought aAirtronics Stylus Radio Could I program by myself ?? Hell No... Thenafter some time I traded that for a brand new JR 10x... Could I program it???Hell No I still have it if anyone want to make me an offer? Never usedonce in 4 years.. Then I went and looked at a Futaba 9c... Within 5 minI could program it. It was so so simple, just like my Apple 2 and my veryfirst Mackintosh. I think you will notice a lot of newcomer to the hobby choseFutaba for this reason as well. So I have been flying Futaba eversince Maybe I'm missing something that I don't know about.. But time aftertime I see people out at the local field with Radio issues, Programing issues,and it's never been a Futaba. So what ever I might be missing, I don't miss:-))) As far as Spread Spectrum systems. From purely anengineering point of view, the Futaba system is by far more reliable.. Surethe JR system might work just fine. Although we have already heard reports ofproblems with satellite receivers... But true Spread Spectrum is the only wayto go and I would not buy any 2.4 system that doesn't have it Justmy two cents :-) Craig
[RCSE] 2.4 G Futaba v JR, ..... Thanks :-)
I just want to thank everyone for the very thoughtful and informative post. I was expecting a lot of flames :-) hehe Just a little background... I left Soaring in 1979 after moving to LA to work in the Film Industry. I took my trusty Kraft 4ch transmitter and my Super Esprit, White Trash and Todi to Pearce collage in the Valley and watched some guys ( Probably Joe, and a few other of U hot shots" Launching their home made Carbon rockets to the moon... I asked " Hay were can you buy one of those gliders" They all laughed at me and said " You can't, you have to make them" .. Oh shit :-( I went home that day and put my planes in the closet never to fly again Oh ya... My cars engine froze up on the way home to Hollywood too.. So all in all it was a very bad day. In 1999 I was back in Sac town searching the web and somehow found DLG's. WOW I was hooked... More bang for your buck !!! U bet ya... Now I had to buy a new radio.. I went to the local hobby shop and bought a Airtronics Stylus Radio Could I program by myself ?? Hell No... Then after some time I traded that for a brand new JR 10x... Could I program it??? Hell No I still have it if anyone want to make me an offer? Never used once in 4 years.. Then I went and looked at a Futaba 9c... Within 5 min I could program it. It was so so simple, just like my Apple 2 and my very first Mackintosh. I think you will notice a lot of newcomer to the hobby chose Futaba for this reason as well. So I have been flying Futaba ever since Maybe I'm missing something that I don't know about.. But time after time I see people out at the local field with Radio issues, Programing issues, and it's never been a Futaba. So what ever I might be missing, I don't miss :-))) As far as Spread Spectrum systems. From purely an engineering point of view, the Futaba system is by far more reliable.. Sure the JR system might work just fine. Although we have already heard reports of problems with satellite receivers... But true Spread Spectrum is the only way to go and I would not buy any 2.4 system that doesn't have it Just my two cents :-) Craig
[RCSE] 2.4 Gig JR v Futaba ???
I'm just curious as to why all the talk is about the JR 2.4 system? >From everything I have read, the Futaba 2.4 is the only one to use true spread >spectrum and is a much better system that the JR... Like I said "I'm just curios." So flame away :-) Craig
Re: [RCSE] Benchmarks ????
The last mark I put on my bench bench was a little cutie named Cara, 22, 105 pounds, 5' 4"Oh... Not that kind of bench mark! Nevermind :-)) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 12/3/07 12:56:54 PM, Soaring@airage.com writes: RE: [RCSE] DLGs = Bang for the Buck, NO WAY; Benchmarks- Get Real. Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> That is about how long it takes me to get my 132 inch span RES model ready to fly after I get to the field. The model fits in my van ready to fly except that the outer wing panels have to be plugged in and taped on. The model was designed with a 3 piece wing with a 48 inch center wing that will fit in my van when bolted to the fuselage. If someone has a winch set up, it takes me longer that that to get from my van to the winch. If Brian Smith is there, he often has my model assembled by the time I get out of the van. :) Chuck Chuck, add the price of the van required to haul the plane, add the price of the winch or at least a histart and the time to lay it out or set it up plus retrieve it and put it away. When I first went to electrics in an all-gas club, one of the things I loved about it was the rest of the guys had to sit there after flights with squirt bottles of soap and baby diapers or paper towels, cleaning all the goo off their planes before they could even put them in the trunk. Me, I'd turn off the TX and RX, pop the wing off, toss them in the trunk of my compact car and head out the gate, whistling. The DLG guys have the same freedom plus more possible (smaller) sites to fly from. DGMW: I like the big planes. I am working on one myself. But I also have a cheap Boomer flying wing DLG that cost me under a hundred all-up, and it can go anywhere, anytime. Mark S. ** Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301)
Re: [RCSE] Benchmark models
Darwin, This is kind of scary but I had all three :-) But the Windward was more of a bench mark I think because it was designed to work with the Kraft brick... Probably the first and only glider that was radio specific. Craig "Darwin N. Barrie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Everyone has their own "benchmark" models. Models that set a milestone for them for various reasons. I haven't heard any of the following mentioned, but may have missed them. For me: 1) Midwest Lil' T-- This was my first sailplane. Not a completely pure sailplane as I launched it with a Cox .049 on the front. Hundreds of flights as a kid with this and hooked me on sailplanes. 2) Windfree-- What a great plane. There is so much I could say about this one. 3) Hobie Hawk-- Never had one but it seems to me this was one of the first molded planes. Totally out of my league at $149 retail at the time. Darwin N. Barrie Chandler AZ
Re: [RCSE] "So, having read the 2.4 Articles in this Month's RCSD, What's your 2.4 opinion?
I was wondering the same thing. :-) Patrick Conway <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: why do grumpy,did we get up on the wrong side of the bed, Gordy? v/r old retired military dude. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Okay this thread is about the articles and their content by Sherman Knight in this issue of RCSD. After you have read the articles written by Sherman Knight, what is your opinion/ experience with 2.4? We'd all like to hear your thoughts on the subject. AFTER having read the articles. http://www.rcsoaringdigest.com/highlights.html After having read the articles, what are your comments on them and what has been written in the articles. In case I wasn't specific enough, not your general well informed opinions/thoughts/ideas, suggestions on 2.4 but your comments on the content of the ARTICLES in this month's RCSD by Sherman Knight. (there will be a test:-) Gordy If you want to espouse your general thoughts or ideas, feel free to start your own thread complete with your own subject title. - Check out AOL Money & Finance's list of the hottest products and top money wasters of 2007. - Be a better pen pal. Text or chat with friends inside Yahoo! Mail. See how.
Re: [RCSE] Happy Thanksgiving... motor/battery combo :-)
Hay Mike, My 1/4 scale Super Cub electric tow plane with an AXI 5345 and a 9s 3p 8000ma pack should tow that baby up just fine Was that with bones or without? Fried or barbecued? stuffed? :-) But just in case, I'm restoring my Dads 35 pound 1/3 scale Aronca C3 and electrifying it with two 5330's and 36 123 cells. It's kind of light on the wing area though, with a 13' span and only a 20" cord... But I think next year we can tow up a 50 pound Tom no problem :-))) hehe Now back to making Pumpkin Pies... From scratch! Happy Thanksgiving :-) Craig [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Turkey is in the oven and the house is really starting to smell wonderfull. Before my family arrives, I would like to take this opportunity to say Happy Thanksgiving to all those in this wonderful hobby/sport that I have met, and to those I have yet to meet. From the bottom of my heart, I wish one and all the best, and again Happy Thanksgiving... Now, if any of you have any ideas about the best brushless motor/battery combination to get this 23lb. beast of a bird in the air, I am all ears ;-). If all else fails, Tom the turkey will get one heck of a launch off of 1.25 mono :-) Cheers all. Mike Smith 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] Goble Goble :-)
Happy Thanksgiving to All and to Most a Great Turkey :-) To U others... Enjoy your toefo,,, hehe :-) Craig
Re: [RCSE] "Dick Tracy Has Nothing on The Picolario...Now!"
Hi Gordy.. Hay we missed you this year at Viselia... I guess the new landing rule sacred you away :-))) Anyway you have outdone yourself this time... A whole 375 feet of range That's going to work great on my cross-country ships :- Craig Allen LSF111[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Found this on the internet for you die hard Pic users, nothing to clip on your belt, or stick on your hat or hide in your pocket. And it has a watch so you can keep up with the launch window closings :-) (No this is not a replacement for the Picolario it is an alternative to the walkie talkies used presently, and two come in a pack so you and your timer can stay in touch in between rounds ;-)Gordy http://www.leapsandboundscatalog.com/jump.jsp?itemID=403801&itemType=PRODUCT&iProductID=403801&cm_ven=Shopping&cm_ite=LAB
Re: [RCSE] US model shops
Craig... That's why you have American friends... To buy and send you things... Why else would you like Us :-Contact me and I'll get you what ever you want :-)Craig Allen LSF 111craignzcd <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: hi all...was wondering if people out there knew why the hell some of thebig model shops do not post servos etc international..as i havetried horizon hobbies to purchase a servo for my glider and they do notdo international ordersthought the US was a good place to getservosis it too hard to send things to new zealand...2 shops triedand still looking-- craignzcdcraignzcd's Profile: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/member.php?u=34958View this thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=584610RCSE-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] Bad Vender Alert!!!!!
Bad Vendor Alert Peak Electronics Rule :-) I was at Viselia last Thursday and I left my Sirius Charger out overnight... I found it in the morning run over by at least one car... It was still intact and still worked... Well it worked for a hour or so :-) I went up to George Joy and showed him the charger After he was done laughing... The SOB had the nerve to offer me a loner charger for the weekend and offered to fix the electronics for free if I bought a new case.. Can you believe the nerve of this man... Standing behind his product even when the consumer ( Me) was at fault... How dare he I think we should all punish George by throwing away all of our other chargers and make him work long hours replacing them with his Sirius charger... That should show the SOB not to be nice to us :- Craig.. Still Stupid :-) Allen
[RCSE] Viselia night lights?????
Does anyone have any information on what type of night ops system the slow stick that looked like a dragon fly was using.. It came from some heli company??? They also had some type of chemical led looking lights as well that looked really cool.. Any help would be greatly appreciated From the idiot who was 24th after 7 rounds.. got his 8min and BLEW the landing for a big fat Zero for a finial placing of 122 :-))) Craig the Idiot Allen
Re: [RCSE] Boiling Nylon Servo Arms/Control Horns?
You and Scott are killing me. Hehehehehohohohohhahahaha C On Sep 21, 2006, at 6:12 AM, Cliff E-Mail wrote: He has written a few books that make for good reading and picking up a copy and reading before hand would be a good idea. The titles are "Hiking to flying sites in Your Penny Loafers", "Making Your One Bullet Last" "Butterflies Really Do DS" and “You too, can fly Foam with Glass” 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] Aero Tow Sep 16- 17 Nor Cal. First ever All Electric Tugs
Hay all you Aero Towing guys out there :-) Don't forget this next Sunday 9/17 we will be having the first ever All Electric Tug Aero Towing event... For directions to our field see www.svss.org We will be having some practice tows on Saturday after 11am and then a full day of aero-towing on Sunday... Weather should be perfect for this event.. We will have tugs for any size glider, so don't miss your chance to participate in this history breaking event. Any questions please contact Craig Allen 916 519 7368 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Electric Tug info
I have received a lot of request for info on the Tugs we will be using for our event so I am posting to the group. Here is info on two of the tugs that will be at our event. At this time I do not have info on the third one. First off this is not a cheap endeavor. Brian Chan is currently building a 1/4 scale Wilga using a monster motor provided by Steve Nue that will turn a 27 inch prop pulling over 100amps using 12s4p thunder power batteries. It should have no problem pulling up a 30 pound glider at a cost of around $3,500 or so. My Tug is a Hanger 9 1/4 scale Super Cub ARF ( No longer Avalible) that easily pulls up my brothers 20 pound very draggy scale gliders. I'm using an Axi 5330/24 Spinning a 22/12 prop with a Jetti 90 amp controller. Batteries are Thunder Power. I use 3 packs of 3s4p wired in series giving me 8000ma. I do this for several reasons. 1. It is much easier to fit and balance the plane with three packs then one or two. 2. I can easily use the packs in other planes of various sizes so they are not just siting around when we are not aero-towing. But the real advantage is I have 3 Astro Flight chargers, I can charge all three batteries at once at 6 amps. It only takes about an hour to have all three of them ready to go again. So by having two sets of 3 packs... Yep.. 6 batteries total. You can tow all day without interruption with this set up. The only Mods I made to the Super Cub were using the largest Balloon tires I could find and for safety reason I did the following. I cut the counter balance part of the rudder off and fixed it in place to prevent the tow line from snagging. I might of gone a little overboard with the tow line release, I installed a HS-6985 HB digital servo with 172oz of torque on a 2 to1 bell-crank system so in affect I have 344oz of pulling power on the pin. I lost my first tug to what I believe was a receiver battery coming loose while doing some acrobatics. So on my latest one I installed a duel 5 cell flight pack system with separate on-off switches and connections to the receiver, and I don't do acrobatics any more :-) I will be happy to answer any questions you might have. Sincerely Craig
[RCSE] FIRST EVER ALL ELECTRIC TUG AEROTOW! Sacramento Ca. Sep 17th
FIRST EVER SVSS FALL ALL ELECTRIC TUG AEROTOW! Sacramento Ca. Come and be part of history in the making Here are the details: Sunday Sept 17 Pilots meeting 9:30am Will will have 3 Electric tow planes, one capable of pulling up 35Lbs sailplanes. Tug channels so far are 29 and 17. Will post others when they are known. COST: $20 NO GAS POWERED TUGS WILL BE ALLOWED You can come fly your Thermal duration, electrics or hand launch gliders on Sat 16th, we will be practice towing after 11 am... GO to the SVSS web site www.svss.org for directions to the SVSS field Call CD Scott Allen 916 989-3706 for more Info and pre-registration And... Yes Scott Is my BrotherCraig Allen LSF 111
Re: [RCSE] Foamies versus Glass Slippers
I had heard of that event. The person who recalled it to me (he was certainly there) said that Brian knew the risks a took his chances. There was a twinkle of pride in having a custom plane paint mark on his foamie. There could be a hill dedicated to such stubborn, narrow minded, thick skulled people. Perhaps a club that caters to this niche of our hobby. It could be promoted as an exclusive private club, lacking any accomplished pilots or pristine planes. A re-kitters retreat so to speak. On Oct 12, 2005, at 7:44 AM, Cliff Lindgren wrote: Hi Scott, Yes I was there. Of course that is old news and I’m sure all parties involved have resolved the issue….I think. Yes, I believe there was some chatter regarding banning foam gliders from flying simultaneously with the expensive glass gliders. Most folks will exercise respect and courtesy when the two are in the same airspace by landing. Others with no regard or through pure ignorance usually will not have a clue and continue flying on. I have heard that some have found that a sharp little tap on the head with a tire iron usually has the desired effect on these individuals. But……there is always the thick skulled where nothing seemingly works. They are hopelessly beyond reasoning with and are just to dunce. There are other methods I have heard used on these individuals with limited success, that I won’t elaborate on, via this forum. Hope this helps you. Cliff Lindgren From: Scott Hewett [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2005 7:23 AM To: "Cliff Lindgren" Subject: Fw: [RCSE] Foamies versus Glass Slippers - Original Message - From: Scott Hewett To: soaring@airage.com Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2005 7:20 AM Subject: [RCSE] Foamies versus Glass Slippers I recall an incident at Soar Utah 2002 whereby some bozo flying an out-of-control foamy took out a pristine scratch built fiberglass airliner. Has Soar Utah put any rules into effect that will prevent future incidents of that sort, such as banning foamies? Can anyone provide more details of that incident? Thanks
[RCSE] list of Nostalgai Models... No Super Grand Esprit????
I only see the Grand Esprit 134" listed but not the 14ft Super Grand Esprit? Any reason for this or is it just an omission. I flew a 14 footer in the seventies so it should be legal . Right??? I would hate to have to cut off my wing tips to fly nostalgia this year :-)) Craig Allen LSF 111 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] Stealing someone else's AMA #
The AMA policy of reusing old AMA #'s just plane sucks! Is nothing sacred anymore??? It is totally disrespectful to reuse the AMA # of someone who loved and participated in the early days of this hobby but has since passed away or is out of the hobby for one reason or another. Those who take someone else's previously assigned AMA # should burn in hell. :-) Because of you I can't get my original AMA # . Craig Allen AMA 43759 LSF 111 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] "Barry Kennedy Vrs Others..a personal experience"
APERANTLY YOU HAVE NOT HAD DEALT WIITH SAL :- Craig Allen LSF 111 --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Tuan Le" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I got quite a bit of flack for posting this as I know many are Barry's > friends. > I was not intending to do anything more than get a response from Barry > to let me know what is going on. I sympathize with the canine scenario, > but even that didn't take over 2 weeks. Maybe some people can put up > with a straight lie or two, but I can't. In my business, when I tell a > customer to expect something and it doesn't come to fruition, I know I > better get on the the horn to let them know. No excuses. And never, > never would I tell them something that I don't know if I can deliver or > not. I've learn that mistakes will happen, but it's how we handle it > that tells people if we care. > > If my posting hurt's Barry's business, I apologize. BUT IT IS THE > ABSOLUTE TRUTH. Well not quite. I had ordered Mar 22, not just 2 weeks > ago. Was told I should receive last week. That is all I expect. My 2 > calls that got through to him have been very very polite and full of > understanding. My 10 other calls went unanswered. > > When I get no response, I feel like maybe because I am not in the circle > of friends, I am insignificant to deal with. If that is so, do not do > business with me. He doesn't have to deal with me. But by accepting my > money, he has agreed to, whether he knows it or not, to at least > acknowledge me as a customer. Am I wrong to ask this? May be so, but I > have paid my funds and do come to expect at least some common courtesy. > Or am I in the wrong business? Maybe I should start in the hobby. Take > the orders, collect the funds, and ship at my convenience. Oh, and maybe > take care of close friends first. > > I do regret having to post this as I got some idiotic responses, but > alas, it has gotten results. I got a call from Barry tonight to tell me > all have been packed and will ship out tomorrow. If it is so, I will > write and post for all that he came through, even if a little late. > > And to the bone head who told me to get a Gentle Lady ARF as I seem like > a newbie, my AMA is 327694, what's yours? BTW I have a Full House Topaz > for sale, send me the money and I will have it out "tomorrow" :). > > Regards, > Tuan Le 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] Signal strength switch?
I've actually seen this function on a transmitter. I don't recall whether it was a factory item or the user added it, nor the brand but it was not a modern radio. Maybe Proline or Kraft. Seemed like a good thing to have but it ended up costing the owner an airplane when the button/switch was inadvertently activated and it stayed on, sucking the life from the battery at a great rate. Too much power can be a bad thing too... This was not in the US so spare the FCC stuff... CG. - Original Message - From: "Bill Swingle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "John Erickson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Soaring List" Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2005 11:49 AM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Signal strength switch? This is an idea I've had myself. A push button Signal Boost function. I like it. But no, I've not heard of it ever being mentioned. Besides it'd be illegal so no licensed tech could do it without risking his license. And I don't know how difficult it'd be to do without risking frying your transmitter. How much power boost would be needed to have a reasonable chance of combating an offending signal? I don't know. Plus, our radio systems are licensed as must accept outside interference. So I don't think even the concept would be agreed upon. Maybe if we turned it into a life safety issue... Bill Swingle 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] Off topic, need help from someone in the Chicago area
I need some help from anyone in the Chicago area. Can someone please refer me to lawyer in the Chicago area about a car purchase gone bad? Sincerely, Craig Allen LSF 111 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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] 2005 IHLGF June 5 & 6
Hello, As the "Official International Pilot Committee Chairman" of the 2005 IHLGF. I would like to personally invite any and all pilots no matter were you live, to please consider coming to beautiful San Diego Ca. June 5 & 6 to participate in the 12th annual International Hand Launch Glider Festival. Here is your chance to fly with the best pilots in the world.. I will be setting up shade structures with plenty of chairs and refreshments for all that want them. All you have to do is show up with your plane and have a great time. The IHLGF it is the best-run contest period! Even if you come in last like I did my first year, you will have a great time. With the dollar at all time lows against most major currencies a trip to the U.S. is so cheap we are almost giving the country away. I would love to see the New Zealand gang ( Team Z) come out in force again this year and maybe drag a few Australians with them. I challenge you Europeans to come and show us what you got. It would be wonderful to have an international fly off this year. I am willing to help out in anyway I can to entice you come participate in this amazing event. How about some slope soaring at world famous Torrey Pines or DSing at Parker Mountain Maybe a trip to the San Diego Zoo or Sea World.. Bring the whole family and make it a once in the lifetime vacation. If you have any questions or need any help setting up your trip please feel free to contact me. Craig D. Allen 916 519-7368 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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] LJ's gone postal
Just got word from the SWSA field that Larry Jolly is an hour and 15 minutes in and looking good. Fully stocked on hotdogs, spare Tx battery in pocket. Apparently he's flying a Comet but it's hard to tell under all the dust
Re: [RCSE] NATS Entry
Entry form says: Hand Launch, Friday July 22 F3B, Saturday July 23 and Sunday July 24 2 Meter, Monday July 25 and Tuesday July 26 Unlimited, Wednesday July 27 and Thursday July 28. Maybe the F3B thing is a typo, I though it was a J year. - Original Message - From: "Michael Lachowski" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "RCSE" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, December 06, 2004 6:18 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] NATS Entry The calendar days are "different" this year. Who was there from LSF? What's the plan for the schedule? Bill Malvey wrote: I just noticed that the NATS entry forms are available for download at the AMA site. Seems REALLY early, but oh well. You can get them along with other NATS info here: http://www.modelaircraft.org/events/ ~~~ Bill Malvey 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.
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Looking for Keith Finkenbiner also
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Les Grammer please ping me offline.
[RCSE] Anyone live near Waynesburg, Pennsylvania
Hello, I am looking for someone who lives near Waynesburg, Pennsylvania who can check out a car I am bidding on. I do not need a car expert, just someone to give me an idea on how good or bad of condition it is in.. It's a 63 Ford Falcon Convertible Craig Allen P.S. I will pay you :-) 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] Lay off Gordy
There was nothing wrong with what Gordy said !!! The truth hurts some time.. Get off the Monkeys back while you still can!!! You've been warned!!! Craig D. Allen LSF111 P.S. If Gordy can get me 32nd over all at Visalia, he is GOD. Trust me, I don't fly that good :-) 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] Icon for sale
Small correction, Larry meant to say it has a JR 3421 on elevator. See a picture of the scheme here: http://www.servoframes.com/images/ljicon03.JPG CG. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 3:29 PM Subject: [RCSE] Icon for sale I have a brand new Icon seriously less than 10 flights that I would like to sell. The model is complete with ballast tube and instruction manual. The Icon is fitted with 5 JR 368 Digitals and a JR 341 Digital on Elevator. The model has the Hoopes connector and Don's custom 5 cell battery pack. This Icon is has red Fuselage , the wings and stab are Green on top with custom Red and Yellow accents and Red bottoms. I am asking $1900.00 for this model shipping will be extra. I am in Southern California if someone local is interested I can deliver it to you. I will be out of Town until next Monday, I hope to have Email communication if you have questions. I am selling this World Class F3J model because I need to fund a new Cambridge Glide Nav for the Discus. Thanks Larry JollyNo DR Dan you cannot have this model, Don says give somebody else a chance.
RE: [RCSE] Blaster and Other DLG Opinions, XP-4 is the one
Hello Jered, You do not want a moldie DLG, I went through this when I first started hand launch. Just bite the bullet and buy a XP-4 from Denny at Polecat. yes it's a little more money but money well spent. The moldies wing will slowly delaminate at the spar over time and they are always heavier than they say. I just ordered two XP-4 for this next years flying season. I have also had a Taboo and an Oncore both great planes but the XP-4 is cheaper. Just my two cents worth. Craig Allen LSF111Jared <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thanks for the reply. Photon II looks nice but not exactly what Im looking for. It needs to be under 13ozs AUW (preferably under 11 or 12) and an aileron model. Anyone have any experience with the Absolut? I have heard it is heavy (13+ozs) can anyone confirm the AUW? The models Im considering are: Blaster (looks the best so far) Absolut Fireworks III (not sure how VAT works but Im guessing this will probably be out of my price range ) It doesnt have to be a moldie all these 3 just happen to be Thanks again! Jared From: Marta Zavala [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2004 2:52 PMTo: Jared; [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [RCSE] Blaster and Other DLG Opinions How about the Photon II? I have one and like it. I only fun fly it, but have heard it may be a competitive DLG. Right now, I enjoy flying it more than any of my other planes. That DLG stuff is really addiciting. Walter -Original Message-From: Jared <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Date: Saturday, October 23, 2004 1:07 PMSubject: [RCSE] Blaster and Other DLG Opinions Hello All, Im looking to get a DLG and wanted some opinions from people that own the Blaster. I would like to get an XP-4, but Im not willing to pay $390 for a bare airframe. But I have heard good things about the Blaster so that seems to be my next option. So, how do you Blaster owners like your Blaster? Any competitive DLG for under or around $350 is within my price range, so if you know of a good one that fits this please chime in! Thanks! Jared
[RCSE] Me a postal worker
As a mater of fact :-) But don't worry because as one postal worker said to me as I heard gun shots coming from the back room " Don't worry, they never shoot the customers" True story!!! Craig
[RCSE] keep politics off the exchange
"Marta Zavala" Wrote Lighten up Al/Craig! Me, Al and a lot of others sat back while this thread got beat to death for the last week. When we finally stand up to the outright ignorance that has been spouted, from non existing gun rights to Kerry bashing. WE SHOULD LIGHTEN UP??? THERE IS NO GOVERNMENT THREAT TO OUR HOBBY!!! This whole thread started by one poor soul mentioning he got interference whenever Bush was in town and was wondering if it was related to his visits. That's All!! I fly almost every day on the center grass median of Capital Ave. in Sacramento, a 1/2 block from the Capital and within easy reach of Arnold's smoking tent. I have had a few interested official looking people check me out, but besides that they have left me alone. This is probably illegal as hell, and if I was told to fly somewhere else I would. I seem to entertain a lot of state worker during their lunch break. So one has even thought that somehow I am a security risk. It seems only the right-wing, anti-Government, paranoid, wackos, on this list feel threatened. I have heard of shortages of certain medications, maybe this explains the sudden rise in paranoid postings. This is a Soaring Exchange for gods sake, not a Paranoid Government Conspiracy Exchange!!! Craig 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] keep politics off the exchange
I have waited patently this week for this thread based on ignorance and misinformation to die, but it seems to have a life of its own! Would you right wing anti-American Wakos please find another forum to express you hatred and ignorance towards our country (USA) and its laws. I hear there are plenty of places to fly in China :-) Sincerely, Craig D Allen LSF111 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] "Want to give the a boost?"
Gordy, Did you not notice that My Sharon has botom actuated flaps? You saw how good they worked at Visalia :-) Craig Allen LSF 111 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] Old LSF guys.
Hello Harley, You must of lived in the Bay Area to get such a low # You lucky dog :-) I remember going to the contest at the High School in San Jose when they announced the LSF concept and handed out the first vouchers. My brother, Me, my Father and George Steiner all started working on LSF level one the very next weekend and sent our vouchers in right away and we ended up 110,111,112, and 113 respectively. We really wanted to get in the under 100 group, but were told that they procesed the local vouchers first. Craig Allen LSF 111 --- Harley Michaelis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Just curious. . .I'm LSf #023. What's the word on > guys who have lower #'s? > Any still around still flying? > > > 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-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] Were are Visalia Scores
Could someone from CVRC please post the scores on this list. Their web site has been down now for a three days without any explanation. You would think with all the money they took in this week they could give us our scores in a timely manor. Craig Allen LSF111 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] Re: Gordy is GOD
I some how talked Gordy ( GOD) into timing for me today. I am now in 22 place!!! Last year I was in 122 place!!! Gordy is the thermal GOD Craig D. Allen LSF111
[RCSE] BLUE SERVO STRIPS A GEAR!!!
It just cant be, I found a blue servos on my Sharon had a striped gear. I could of sworn that that Gordy guy said blue servos don't strip gears. I better check and make sure someone didn't put blue paint on some cheap JR servo or something...Hay Gordy, you are lucky I have a secret stash of Volz parts:-) Craig Allen LSF 111 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] Glass Work Surfaces Vs. Steel Vs. Softer Material
I like the theory behind a glass work surface: flat, smooth, etc. But I'm having a hard time imagining how I would attempt assembly of, say, a fuselage with triangle stock from nose to tail. Two planes that I've built come to mind: the Sagitta and the Silhouette. The curvature of the first 5 inches of the nose required a substantial number of pins in both the fuselage sides and the triangle stock. How could this be accomplished with weights and/or clamps? -Original Message- From: Andrew E. Mileski [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, February 14, 2003 8:03 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [RCSE] Glass Work Surfaces Vs. Steel Vs. Softer Material [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I'd like to have one work surface, if possible, that can do it all... Can > anyone succintly list the advantages of a glass work surface as opposed to > a steel or "pinable" surface? and how the heck do you hold parts in place > on a glass surface? I mostly build woodies. I never pin. I weight things down and use clamps. Old non-leaking flourescent light ballasts make great weights (free - as your building/office maintenance people for burnt ones), as do bags filled with lead shot or sand. My favorite clamps are 3/4" C-clamps with a pefectly smooth clamping surface that doesn't damamge Balsa (other do so check before you buy). If I could find 'em anymore (was Sears) I'd buy 16 more. I also have an assortment of various larger sizes of C and F clamps, and a couple huge bar clamps. I prefer glass since glue doesn't stick, it's easy to clean, you can cut on it, you can cut covering patterns on it, and it is very flat (float glass). -- Andrew E. Mileski Ottawa, Canada http://isoar.ca/ 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-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] Re: HIGH-TORQUE MOTORS IN SAN DIEGO
Just thought I would let you all know I will be in San Diego this weekend selling my full line of outrunner brushless electric motors. I will be flying a 1/4 scale Ryan STA and a 1/4 scale Gee Bee Y, both running my new 430/25 two HP motor on 24 cells. Come on out if you are in southern California this weekend, I will be having specials on all my motors. If you are not familiar with outrunner motors please check out my web site, www.high-torque.com Craig D. Allen LSF 111 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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] Re: Rich Walters
Ben, Thanks for the information on Rick, flying the big stuff sounds pretty cool, as does your club. I knew Rick would end up excelling at something cool, He was the Joe Wurts of his time. Craig Allen LSF 111 Date: Thu, 6 Feb 2003 10:26:26 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] RE: OLD LSF PICTURES Craig asked what became of Rick Walters. He gave up R/C for the real thing. He lives in (or near) Minden (near Reno), NV. He's a very successful and competitive soaring pilot and been on the US Soaring team several times. Many of your current full scale competition soaring pilots were modelers in the 70's (me included. I just never gave up the models). Gary Ittner is another US Soaring team member who flew R/C sailplanes in the 70's. In fact he showed up at the last Int'l Hand Launch Glider Fest (Poway, CA) just to see what was going on in the R/C world these days. Other R/Cers that you probably know and also fly full scale sailplane competitions are Larry Jolly, Paul Trist, Mike Reagan. We're trying to get Joe Wurts to join the club, but he's under some weird impression that he doesn't have enough time. Daryll Perkins is almost there, too. He recently earned his pilots license, but the plane he flies has a prop on the nose. He sat in my ASW-28 this last summer and I know he's hooked. Where else can you go after winning the worlds 4 times? www.planes-wings-things.com has links to our club (full scale) at California City (near Mojave, CA). If you're in the So Calif area, come out and see what it's all about. The club is great way to get started in full scale soaring. Dues are $50 per month and no hourly charge for the planes. Yeah, you heard right. All the flying you can stand for 50 bucks per month (tows are about $25, but you usually only need one per day in the summer). Our club is unique in that it is geared towards X/C, competition, and even wave soaring in the winter the club fleet includes a Discus). Sorry, I didn't mean to go off on a tangent for this post, but full scale soaring is where many R/Cers end up. Ben Clerx LSF 305 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.
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Anybody looking for a cheap moldie I will have the following for sale and pickup at the SWC in Phoenix this weekend. Pics are on the large size, sorry if it loads a little slow. http://home.earthlink.net/~crg13/4sale.html CG. 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] Triathalon
I disagree. I'd like to at least see what would happen if skegs were not allowed. Sure you'd still have guys overflying occasionally, but I don't think you have the carnage some envisage. Guys would learn how to fly an approach, and not having the skeg as a crutch would force better energy management. An overshoot without a skeg is perhaps safer than one with. Limiting the number of people in the landing zone to just those necessary would help also. It's not always possible to do but there's no need to have all the pilots halfway through the time stacked up behind the tapes. Someone mentioned a few weeks ago about pilots not being able to enter landing zone until a certain time before landing (2 min.?), sounds like a good idea if you have the space to do it. Something's not right when you have a crowd of guys watching the landing of a pilot who just launched for his final round of four minutes or so, to see it determine the outcome of the contest. It's a contest alright, but it isn't thermal duration. Just my thoughts, Craig. - Original Message - From: "Jim Monaco" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, October 28, 2002 6:48 AM Subject: RE: [RCSE] Triathlon > > And a no skeg rule would be foolish. I sat next to the landing zones at > Visalia and saw a bunch of dangerous overskids all weekend. I can't image > how bad it would have been without skegs! I believe that skegs provide way > more safety than danger. As for energy management, I agree that is the > goal, but the reality is that with the landing tapes marked at 3 inch > intervals, folks will dork the airplanes to get the points, so the guys that > can afford to break their planes will be at the advantage.> Jim Monaco > Rocky Mountain Soaring Association > Denver, CO 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] Stolen stuff
I experienced some losses in Phoenix this weekend, would appreciate it if anybody could maybe let me know if it should happen to turn up for sale somewhere. I'll be checking the more usual places. There was a ton of generic stuff, but among the more unique stuff was a Wind Dancer, an electric LMR 2M sailplane. Three piece wing, pod and boom fuse, transparent red and yellow covering. One of probably only two flying in the country so difficult to hide. Also a JR XP8103 Tx., different in that it's Mode 1, flap/throttle stick is on the right. Requires a visit to a service center/Horizon to be made 'normal' for most US flyers. Seiko stopwatch. Tons of those around but it has my full name and AMA number engraved on the back. I really don't expect to get any of it back but you never know. Any help greatly appreciated. On a lighter note the F5J event that CASL put on in Phoenix this weekend was a blast, I had a great time as did everybody there. MoM format is where it's at. Thanks, Craig. PS. It's triathlon, not 'triathalon'.. :-/ 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] Soar Utah Pics
Hi all, I've been slow in getting the pictures to the web this go-around, sorry. I've got a couple of pages of thumbnails this year also, so there are more pics. I left a lot more on the web site just to let you see some of the scenery, hope you don't mind. Also, I lost an update to the Sponsors page so will have to go back and research who has been left off. The sponsors were great! The sponsors page has and will be a great bookmark page. I'll get if fixed real soon. Thanks to all that attended Soar Utah this year, I had a great time and met a lot of new people. ..you meet the best people at Soar Utah! One last item, I have not put very many captions on the pics yet, it you would like to send me accurate information to put on a picture I would appreciate it. Thanks again, -Craig Coles IMSF Webmaster http://www.silentflyer.org/su2002_pictures.html http://www.silentflyer.org/su2002_sponsors.html -- Soar Utah 2002, Aug 30 - Sep 2 (it was great!) http://www.silentflyer.org RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] The Ultimate servo?
A composite of the following: JR 3421 motor, bearings, electronics JR 8411 case top design (brass idler gear bushing/o-ring seal) The new Hitec wing servo lower case w/proper wing mount lugs Multiplex programmability Wingmaxx size Hitec helical cut delrin gears (hs 605) Craig Toutolmin RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] nice game crap
My pc decided to mail a virus to the group, sorry about that everyone. For some reason my AV software didn't catch it, checks clean now. Craig. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] IHLGF thoughts
Having decompressed after a great weekend here's a few of my thoughts on being part of the IHLGF experience. Nothing like going back to work to bring you back to earth. Firstly congrats to Joe for the win, I think that makes five straight and seven overall. To watch Joe fly hand launch is something else, he's almost superhuman and was unquestionably the best pilot on the field all weekend. When he's carrying a perfect 9,000 plus a 987 throwout into the finals you know it's going to take something out of the ordinary to stop him winning. It was all I could do to snag a few points from him in the first flyoff heat and stop a perfect 12,000 point win. Thanks also to the TPG crew who did an excellent job. The impound crew ran a tight ship and kept things moving well. The variety of models was interesting. The top ten shows a broader range of types than last year, and mostly flaperon or flapped airplanes. Weights have gone up if anything, my models weigh between 10.5 and 11.5 ounces, I believe this to be typical for four and six servo airplanes now. Certainly the weight is no disadvantage and many people carried ballast on top of this. There was a large number of built up poly DLG's, mainly Photons and on the whole they were impressive. They seem to be plenty strong enough to handle big launches though by their nature lose a little to a straight wing airplane. On the whole pilot skill seems to have noticeably inproved, I only have last year to judge this from but in every heat there were several people to look out for. I have to say a huge thanks to Denny Maize at Polecat Aero who got me a couple of great airplanes to fly, also to Mark Drela and Phil Barnes who had no small part in their creation. And of course to my Team Polecat partner Bruce Davidson (reigning National Champ for those that don't know. :-), for great timing and calling throughout the weekend. Because Bruce made the flyoff also I asked Tim Cone to call for me in the finals and he did a superb job, thanks a million Tim. Looking forward to next year, CG. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] 2002 ISR Finances
Here is a public disclosure of the finances for the 2002 ISR. Again I would like to thank the sponsors - cash, discounted merchandise, donated merchandise and labor - which without their support the quality of the event would have been compromised. Thanks again, Craig Toutolmin Balance Sheet ISR 2002 Assets 33 paid entries x $30$990 Gliderking.com $500 Sponsors $349 Total Assets $1839 Debits Stratos SR $600 Millennium $495 Acacia 2 $400 Porto-Potty $126 Trophies $81 Workers lunch for day one$60 Materials for pilots stand $77 Total debits $1839 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Re: 8103 landing mode
I'm an in-flight switch flipper (camber, rudder mix on/off, reflex) and have not had a problem. One can learn to remember, enabling landing mode and confirming rudder mix on is part of my check at the abeam point of my approach. Craig. > - Original Message - > From: Quiet Man > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2002 8:40 AM > Subject: [RCSE] Re: 8103 landing mode > > There may be other radios now, maybe even JR radios that will do what you > want, just make SURE you don't have to flip any switches in flight, > especially getting ready to land, that is NOT the path of the avatar... > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] dlg
Thanks to all who responded with discus launch video url's, got about a million of 'em. Too many to thank individually RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Frequency Control / safety
Al, I wasn't aware that 50MHz at least was exclusive. I could be wrong but understood that ham operators stay clear of it by understanding rather than legal requirement. It's a small detail and your point stands, it is considerably safer in basically all environments. Craig. - Original Message - From: "glide" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2002 10:09 PM Subject: RE: [RCSE] Frequency Control / safety > I switched to the ham band almost ten years ago just because I was tired of > "sharing" freqs when I was at the slopes. At the moment, I'm the only one > on the slopes that is *legally* using the ham freqs. But that doesn't stop > me from asking others what channels they are on and informing others of my > channel. One drawback I can think of in having the ham band channels is > that rx's are a little more expensive than the 72 mhz counterparts. But at > least hams have the legal exclusive rights to the 50 & 53 mhz r/c channels. > > Until better frequency management technology is implemented in our hardware, > we will always be in danger of being shot down by others who are clueless or > don't give a rip. > > In the meantime, fly at your own risk and hope that the AMA insurance kicks > in somewhere down the line. (sounds like "quote of the week" ) > > Aloha to all on RCSE, > > Al Battad-WH6VE > AMA #506981 > > > > -Original Message- > From: David A. Enete [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2002 6:49 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [RCSE] Frequency Control / safety > > > >Man, look at the technology our computer radios have, and they are > >so stupid about stomping all over each others frequencies. I know > >the technology is available to keep this from happening. I for one > >would pay for it even if it meant buying a new system. > > Well, you could at least stack the odds in your favor by switching to > ham bands. You wouldn't have to lay out a big stack of money, but > would again greatly reduce the number of pilots likely to be on your > freq. > > - David > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > USA > > > > 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] Hades Parts?
I'm looking for Hades parts. I have one in flying condition, but getting replacement parts quickly is a big challenge - if not impossible. I really don't care about color, just condition. Let me know what you have left of yours and what you want for it. Thanks, Craig Toutolmin RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] IHLGF results, Curious
Chris, Your comments are valid though on the two occasions I saw people launch before the buzzer, they both took the penalty as individuals and the group flew on. Both realized the error immediately and came down as quickly as possible for a relaunch, losing perhaps ten seconds. Notable pilots too, Phil Barnes and Paul Anderson being the offenders I witnessed. In Phil's case Dave Condon (CD) came out to verify that the release was early. Craig. - Original Message - From: ScrollSander To: Pat McCleave ; RCSE Sent: Monday, June 04, 2001 9:05 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] IHLGF results, Curious Pat, I have to respond to your post. . No one ever mentions the real story, just the interesting things. No one mentioned that Yes, the person hit by a plane was during launch. It was a timer that got hit. No one mentioned that pilots walked in front of you while you were launching and you had to scamble to avoid hitting them, or yell at them to stop walking so you could launch. No one mentioned that timing errors occurred and separate timers are needed. No one mentioned that when people launched before the buzzer, they brought the whole group down when they stated in the rules that the pilots had to come down and relaunch as individuals, JUST like sailboat racing, and restart without the window restarting. Yes, a great contest, just the new launches are creating new issues which have to be resolved. I agree with John Erickson, a VERY good contest. In all, the contest is NOW a landing and groundtime contest rather than all flying. NOW the flying is becoming more a qualifier, much like the the TD contests. BTW, If you don't throw to 100' plus, you are sacraficing alot. Thermals, Chris Adams RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] right turns?Left turns?
As a right handed mode 1 flyer a left turn is what occurs most naturally though I have no difficulty thermaling in either direction. Enough brain power is comsumed trying to stay in the thermal that little natural instinct remains, this may or may not be the secret to those missed times Craig. - Original Message - From: Mark Wales To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2001 4:48 AM Subject: Fwd: [RCSE] right turns?Left turns? That's a hard one... I'm right handed, play guitar and shout rifles left handed. I also prefer left handed turns over right ones. Maybe its just easier for us as humans and RCers to push the stick than pull it. Wonder what the MODE 1 flyers prefer? Thermals Mark _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com 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] Airtronics Xtals 4sale
Have a brand new Airtronics FM Dual Conversion crystal set for sale, channel 18 (72.150). Got 'em by mistake, asking $30 shipped in the lower 48. Craig. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Dive Brakes!!!.are they Spoilers??
There's nothing to say that dive brakes are required to have two 'doors' Charlie. Many aircraft had them on the lower surface of the wing only, located well aft and sometimes perforated. Others have them on either side of the aft fuselage. I don't see why a dual surface spoiler should be a disqualifying item on an RES ship. As long as they are of reaosnable size and not located on the trailing edge it would pose no great advantage other than to reduce or eliminate the usual elevator compensation. Craig. - Original Message - From: "Charles Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Soaring listserver" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2000 2:50 PM Subject: [RCSE] Dive Brakes!!!.are they Spoilers?? > I was allways instructed that dive brakes had two doors, Spoilers one > single on top... > The lower door would not really spoil that much lift. Most of the lift > is on the top surface of a wing... > The bottom door would act more like a dive brake I have flown two > Gliders that have the dive brakes. Schweizer 2-32 & 1-34. Both > gliders had a terminal vilocity dive brakes.. Point the nose straight > down, And the glider would would not exceed terminal!! It was prety > damm cool!!! You can bring these gliders out of the air very quickly!! > The question would be,, How do they state in the rules what a spoiler > configuration is ? Or dive brake??? > Good Luck > Charlie > > 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] Brian Buaas' phone number
I'm having trouble contacting Brian through e-mail concerning a materials order and need to get his phone number. I've heard he might have a virus problem with his computer and could be tending to this problem. Thanks, Craig NetZero Free Internet Access and Email_ Download Now http://www.netzero.net/download/index.html Request a CDROM 1-800-333-3633 ___ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Gas Powered Winches?
A small gas-powered generator couldn't deliver the 400+ amps (even more stalled) that winch motors pull, and a 12v generator large enough to deliver the current would weigh more than a deep-cycle battery. I do recall seeing plans in one of the model mags for a gas engine powered winch. I've never seen one in the field, though, and suspect most glider guiders would not like its noise contribution, nor its operational quirks. An optimum solution for many is to mount winch, retriever, and batteries on a small 4x4 ft. utility trailer. Good luck with the knee. - Craig Logan --- "David A. Malone" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Anyone have experience with using a small 12V gas > power generator for a > winch? I tore a cartilage in my knee last Sunday > lugging the Deep > Cycle. (having surgery tomorrow) are generators > less heavy? > Pros and Cons anyone? we'd probably have to get > them sound checked at > our field. > > Dave Malone > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane > News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" > requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] = Craig Logan KF4LKR [EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] Coffee Airfoilers - Tullahoma, Tennessee __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Free email you can access from anywhere! http://mail.yahoo.com/ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Elipsoid
Has anyone on this group flown the Elipsoid? I am in the process now of setting one up. It is a 100" span E-Glider available at Northeast Sailplane and Hobbyclub. Thanks. Ryan http://members.tripod.com/~ryan-psu/plane.html RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] V-tail realignment
I would like to know of the techniques used to realign a v-tail with symetric foils after a fuse break This would be a quality break with pieces missing so that the fuse does'nt index completely. My current method takes several shop hours and flying hours to get the decalage reset. Thanks, Craig Toutolmin __ NetZero - Defenders of the Free World Get your FREE Internet Access and Email at http://www.netzero.net/download/index.html RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Dynaflite Skeeter improvements...
--- Mike Kovacs <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Does anyone out there have suggestions about > improving > (don't say get a different HLG) the Skeeter and > flying > the Skeeter? Mike: The best thing I never did with my Skeeter was to expect it to be a good HLG. Instead, I built a slightly fatter fuse, stuck a Dymond Max48 motor and 6 SCR1000 cells in it and fly it as a power plane. It's a lousy glider but a fun power plane that I use as my "travel plane". It does OK rolls on rudder, and a beautiful snap roll/tumble thing. 10 minute flights at full power, too. _ Craig Logan = Craig Logan KF4LKR [EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] Coffee Airfoilers - Tullahoma, Tennessee __ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] NorCal Slope Soaring Update
Getting the flu has motivated me to do a fairly comprehesive update to the site. Three new projects; a "Bullet Proof ie. Hewett Proof" Rodent, a four servo tail-less wing (this time I've overcome the elevator stall), and "Circle Jerk" - a DS project in the works. DS is #$%?ing addicting. I've also added follow-ups to previous projects, more DS observations learned from the Parker Mtn locals and even updated the "contact" e-mail incase you would like to get more info on suppliers of kits, materials, CNC cores etc. If you have a link, events/dates or some photos that you think would enhance the site and inform others ...send them along. Foamies and RES need not apply (I'm with ya on that one Randy). If you need detailed info on any of the material on the site drop me a line. I think you'll find the information if not amusing (its a sickness I tell ya). Craig Toutolmin NorCal Slope Soaring http://www.thehelix.com/soaring __ NetZero - Defenders of the Free World Get your FREE Internet Access and Email at http://www.netzero.net/download/index.html RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
