Re: [RCSE] convert this please
Hi Richard, I've put a fantastic freeware application up on my website that can convert many different units of measurement. It's runtime, so you don't need to actually install it. You can download it at the following URL... www.dankitching.com/convert.exe Dan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At soaringusa.com, the ThermicXL is listed with 81.7 dm squares and 36.7 grams/ dm square. Can someone tell me what that would be in square feet . Eventually i want to figure the wing loading at different all up weights . Thanks in advance, Richard 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] convert this please
Hi Phil, Under the pressure tab, you can convert kg/cm^2 to lb/ft^2. Since kg/cm^2 is g/m^2, multiply the result by 16, and you have oz/ft^2 I have an Excel spreadsheet that I can post as well that does a couple of other things for electric fliers and wing loading. Dan Phil Barnes wrote: That's the same one that Dan Kitching recommended. Can anybody tell me how you use that to convert g/dm^2 to oz/ft^2? I guess you need to use the custom feature but clicking on custom gets a blank window with no instructions and no apparent way to type anything into the window. Phil 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] convert this please
Hi Phil, Under the pressure tab, you can convert kg/cm2 to lb/ft2. Since kg/cm2 is g/m2, multiply the result by 16, and you have oz/ft2 I have an Excel spreadsheet that I can post as well that does a couple of other things for electric fliers and wing loading. Dan Phil Barnes wrote: The question I meant to ask was how to use the little conversion program to do conversions that were not already on the menu. Someone was kind enough to respond off list so I'll repeat the information here; Click on options at the top of the window, then click on preferences. Then click on custom. You type the conversion into that window and then when you click on custom on the regular menu you will see the custom conversions that you have typed in. The conversions that you need for the question that Rich asked about are; 1 gram per decimeter squared = .327123 ounces per foot squared 1 decimeter squared = 15.50003 inches squared I already knew how to do the conversions manually as evidenced by my earlier post reprinted below: - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] At soaringusa.com, the ThermicXL is listed with 81.7 dm squares and 36.7 grams/ dm square. Can someone tell me what that would be in square feet . 81.7 square decimeters = 1266 square inches. 36.7 grams per square decimeter = 12.0 ounces per square foot. Eventually I want to figure the wing loading at different all up weights . 1266 square inches = 8.79 square feet. 12 ounces per square foot multiplied by 8.79 square feet = 105 ounces. The manufacturer must be assuming 105 ounces to get their listed wing loading. To check wing loadings for different weights you just need to divide your weight in ounces by 8.79 square feet to get your wing loading in ounces per square foot. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] NiCads NiMH battery supplier
Hi Norm, I've always had excellent service and pricing from Steve Hill at www.battlepack.com. You can buy loose cells or specify your pack configuration, and he's always been willing to spend time on the phone to address my questions. Dan Norman E. Timbs, Jr. wrote: Where do you recommend buying Nicads and NiMH cells and packs these days? TIA, Norm PBSS 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] Shipping to Canada - WAS: Vender Disappointment
Oh yeah, all the rules. Address must me in caps, and contents must be listed on the way bill. Once the package crosses the border, tracking no longer works day by day, but it's then only matter of a day or two. The tracking# will let you know that the package has been delivered. Sorry I'm getting steamed about this, but it's infuriating to attempt to spend money at a retailer in the US only to be told they don't ship to Canada because it's too problematic. It's pure laziness. Refusal to address the label in caps, and a lack of willingness to spend an extra 2 minutes at the post office to fill out a way bill. Other than that, it's exactly the same. If you state the weight, dimensions, and contents accurately, there should never be any issues. When I see people publicly posting about how problematic it is to ship to Canada, it means to me that there are now 1 or 2 more people on this list that will take that to heart and be unwilling to ship north in the future. I've been buying hobby stuff from retailers and private people the US for over 5 years and have never had a shipment go awry, not once. Dan Ed Berris wrote: Dan Mailing to Canada is not as easy as you suggest because the Canadian customs or mail service seems to have a strong desire to screw with US posted mail. Some vendors in our hobby simply won't or don't want to ship to Canada because of this. Delays are not uncommon. Tracing a package is nearly impossible once it leaves the US. Packages are returned for minute infractions on Canadian rules. When I ship to Canada I inform my customers that once it leaves my hands I assume no responsibility for the safe arrival of the package. If that is not acceptable to a customer (and I can understand why it might not be) I just won't take the chance. I'd rather not have the business or an unhappy customer. Ed - Original Message - From: Dan Kitching [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: RC Soaring Exchange soaring@airage.com Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 10:45 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Shipping to Canada - WAS: Vender Disappointment And why is that? Put the address on the box, take it to the post office. Fill out the way bill, pay the fee, and say goodbye to it. Dan George L Meyers wrote: I initially thought it was strange that you had USA mailing address but then I remembered that I wanted to mail a package to a friend in Alberta. I found that Canada is not a user friendly place to send international mail. This might not seem like a big thing but I have a USA mailbox which calls me when I have a parcel come in. Phil 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.15/223 - Release Date: 1/6/2006 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] Shipping to Canada - WAS: Vender Disappointment
Phil, USPS is the only way to ship north. The couriers all charge a brokerage fee. It's not a secret fee, they charge what they charge. Dan Winch wrote: Because bureaucratic costs and delays often makes it a losing proposition. By the way UPS/Fedex/DHL are no better as they hit you with outrageous brokerage fees. Phil -Original Message- From: Dan Kitching [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: January 8, 2006 8:45 PM To: RC Soaring Exchange Subject: Re: [RCSE] Shipping to Canada - WAS: Vender Disappointment And why is that? Put the address on the box, take it to the post office. Fill out the way bill, pay the fee, and say goodbye to it. Dan George L Meyers wrote: I initially thought it was strange that you had USA mailing address but then I remembered that I wanted to mail a package to a friend in Alberta. I found that Canada is not a user friendly place to send international mail. This might not seem like a big thing but I have a USA mailbox which calls me when I have a parcel come in. Phil RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Shipping to Canada - WAS: Vender Disappointment
I said... /_*USPS*_/ is the only way to ship north [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: UPS is not the only way to ship here, more importnatly UPS should be avoided at all costs! Their pre-brokering premium is the worst of the lot. Quoting Dan Kitching [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Phil, USPS is the only way to ship north. The couriers all charge a brokerage fee. It's not a secret fee, they charge what they charge. Dan Winch wrote: Because bureaucratic costs and delays often makes it a losing proposition. By the way UPS/Fedex/DHL are no better as they hit you with outrageous brokerage fees. Phil -Original Message- From: Dan Kitching [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: January 8, 2006 8:45 PM To: RC Soaring Exchange Subject: Re: [RCSE] Shipping to Canada - WAS: Vender Disappointment And why is that? Put the address on the box, take it to the post office. Fill out the way bill, pay the fee, and say goodbye to it. Dan George L Meyers wrote: I initially thought it was strange that you had USA mailing address but then I remembered that I wanted to mail a package to a friend in Alberta. I found that Canada is not a user friendly place to send international mail. This might not seem like a big thing but I have a USA mailbox which calls me when I have a parcel come in. Phil RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format Simon Van Leeuwen PnP Systems - The E-Harness of Choice Radius Systems Cogito Ergo Zoom 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] Shipping to Canada - WAS: Vender Disappointment
And why is that? Put the address on the box, take it to the post office. Fill out the way bill, pay the fee, and say goodbye to it. Dan George L Meyers wrote: I initially thought it was strange that you had USA mailing address but then I remembered that I wanted to mail a package to a friend in Alberta. I found that Canada is not a user friendly place to send international mail. This might not seem like a big thing but I have a USA mailbox which calls me when I have a parcel come in. Phil RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Jo Jo's Nats Video
Here's a direct link... http://www.workflow.as/jogrini/video/nats05.wmv It's 61.9MB Dan Marc Gellart wrote: Try this Jim, www.workflow.as/jogrini/diary/index.htm Go to December 25, and it is below his pics for the X-Mas day fun fly. I tried to pull an immediate address and could not find one. You know you are there when you see Gordy, you are prominate in there at a spot. Marc 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 Marc Gellart wrote: Try this Jim, www.workflow.as/jogrini/diary/index.htm Go to December 25, and it is below his pics for the X-Mas day fun fly. I tried to pull an immediate address and could not find one. You know you are there when you see Gordy, you are prominate in there at a spot. Marc RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Jo Jo's Nats Video
Happy New Year Jim, Yep, I'm currently getting 3.1kbps with a broadband connection. I've spent a LOT of time and bandwidth on JoJo's site, lot's of great stuff. Dan James V. Bacus wrote: I bet were all giving JoJo's server a nice workout, I was only an hour away from the download completing and seeing it but now up to 3 hours as more of you connect and load it up. (that's with broadband!) heh heh heh It will get here when it gets here. He's gonna look at his server logs and be surprised! 8-) 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
Re: [RCSE] A good reason that 6 cells aren't necessary anymore
Hope you knocked on wood while writing that Bill:) Fact is, lots of folks have killed servos when running higher voltage packs and lots of folks have used them for ages with no problems. Take your pick and go with it, but a voltage regulator to keep things at 6V is not a BAD idea, it may not be totally necessary but it's not hurting anything being there other than being another link in the chain. Then again, modern (fast and strong) digital servos don't require the extra zip of 6 volts anyway. Years ago when all this started, the servos weren't anywhere near the performers that modern servos are, and they were all analog. Today's high capacity batteries also suffer very little voltage drop under a 4-6 servo load. Dan Bill's Email wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Barry is a very intelligent guy so likely forgot to mention that he's got a voltage regulator between his 5 cells and the system to protect things. A voltage regulator insures that your digital servos and RX don't get too much of a good thing, Every digital servo that I am aware of, and I run most of them from JR281's to 8611's and Futaba 9252's, CAN take 6 volts without a problem. Old wives tale. 7.2 volts is a different thing. But I love this myth about needing a regulator with 5-cell packs. I have run 5-cell packs (Nicad NiMH) in everything from D/HLG to molded TD to helis to 40% giant scale aerobatic planes for several years, ALL with digitals of various sizes, with not a single problem. Run a regulator if it makes you feel better, but it is totally unnecessary. And even in my big aerobatic planes I cannot tell the difference between flight #1 and #5 (when I charge). The very worst thing that you may observe is a slight jitter when you first turn on. Lasts about 15 seconds as the surface charge goes away. And to the point about stalling, etc. causing a need for a regulator. Sorry, the regulator does nothing there. A stalled servo pulls what a stalled servo pulls, irrespective of a regulator. Most OEM plugs are rated at 3 amps continuos (means no real rise in temp at that amperage) which is well below the full stall current for most glider digitals, and right at stall current for say an 8611 or 9252. WEM 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] Wanted to trade power system for glider
Hi all, I have an unused motor, ESC, and LiPo packs that I'm not going to be using. Perfect for 50-60 sized helis or 40-60 sized aircraft. Plettenberg HP-300/40/A3-S heli motor (not used beyond a bench test) Schulze Future 32.55 ESC (heat sink added, not used beyond a bench test) 2x 5S2P Tanic LiPo packs. Combine for 5S2P (8800mAh) or 10S2P (4400mAh). These packs are rated for 10C discharge rate. I'd trust 'em for 8S continuous. I've put connectors on these packs, and nothing else has been done with them. Combined new price is over US$1100. I'd like to trade for a spotless, like new glider. Please no damaged, battle weary sailplanes, I'd like to trade for a nice plane that I can fly for a few years (barring a dumb thumb). Anyone have an extra biggie they'd like to trade? Thanks for the bandwidth! Dan Dan Kitching www.dankitching.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
Re: [RCSE] Hi Tech 5125MG Digital Wing Servo
I have two of them that have now outlived two planes, a hotliner and a F5B ship. Excellent servos. dan Dan Ahearn wrote: Anyone have any experience with the Hi Tech 5125MG Digital Wing Servo? DJA 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] Any early Christmas gifts?
So, who's opened their gifts early? Or know what's coming? Time to brag! Who's getting what? I got a Breville espresso machine and a new 36 vinyl plotter cutter for my airbrushing business. Anyone want a funky paint job? It's better now that I won't have to cut masking film right on the wing/fuse. Dan 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] Nats Issue and AMA ED
Well sure, they shouldn't have a problem giving up their flying site for whole month. Seeing how Indiana has a nice and warm year 'round flying season, an entire month shouldn't be an issue at all. Dan TJB wrote: Are there really that many pilots in Muncie that they can't spare a month out of the year for competition? And one issue a year about competition shouldn't be such a big deal. How are people going to learn about it and become interested? I guess it won't be long before AMA becomes the AEA (All Electric Association), like many of the soaring clubs. Heck, the majority of the soaring pilots in our area don't even want to have a club. They just get together at a field and fly, no club, no dues, no contests, no hassle. T TG 32 Mount View Dr Afton, VA 22920 540 943-3356 fax 943-4178 - Original Message - From: James V. Bacus [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: soaring@airage.com Sent: Monday, October 31, 2005 6:22 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Nats Issue and AMA ED That's not what I heard from the editor of the mag. I heard that the AMA received numerous letters from members that were tired of seeing an entire issue about competition. There is a similar issue with members not liking the AMA facilities and grounds being used for an entire month for competition which they supposedly received letters about. So a number of days was cut from Nats this year. So in one year we almost lost a day at Nats, but shifted to starting on Friday to keep all the dates and we have lost the magazine coverage for the Nats. It seems a growing number of modelers are not interested in contest flying. I think that's unfortunate because that's my favorite part about soaring. And the Nats issue was my favorite issue for the entire year, now it's just a Christmas catalog of advertisements. At 08:32 PM 10/30/2005, ROBERT M GELLART wrote: Just for the record, from what I know, it was the Model Aviation staff that generated this idea, not AMA staff. 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-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Receiver Advice for Stratos
Here's what you do, box up the Stratos and send it to me to take good care of. I'll send you back an unfinished Aquila. ;) Dan Mark Williams wrote: Just bought a Stratos SL and none of my receivers will fit if I leave the cases on them. I haven't tried removing the cases yet. I fly with a Vision and a Stylus, prefer to stay with dual conversion receivers. Anybody have some recommendations for use in this excellent airplane? Mark RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Batteries??
Hi Kent, FWIW, I've always received excellent from the Hill's at www.battlepack.com. Steve is a great guy who keepss us high current guys in the loop with what's working well and what's not. Dan Kent Miller wrote: I am looking for a good battery supplier for Tx, Rx and motor packs. I have been using batteriesamerica and have become totally disgusted in their service and attitude. I placed an order for four packs and some shrink tubing over a month and a half ago, called 6 different times and was basically shined on by everyone including the owner. BAD BAD. Any help would be appreciated on another GOOD source. Thanks, Kent Miller SBSS 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] Warning to all LSF Level II and above
Sit tight for a little while Ed, I'm sure he'll be there in person sooner or later. Hell, he even made it to Toronto this year. Dan Ed Berris wrote: I think I'll be able to hear him bragging all the way to Minneapolis. 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] 12V Bench Power Supply
I'm using a converted ATX power supply as well and it's great, with one exception. My Orbit Pro charger has a power switch, and when I turn it on the power supply shuts down. I've never opened it up, but imagine it might have a largish capacitor that sucks a largish amount of current when first turned on. Maybe the power supply sees this current and shuts off to protect itself. Weird, but my other chargers, including a GP Triton work great on this power supply. Dan David Register wrote: A newbie here in town borrowed one of my converted PC power supplies for charging his electric and then started looking for a new PC supply of his own. He found a really good deal which I've converted and it works very well. In our area, used PC supplies are getting harder to find (for free) and it pains me to pay $20 for a used supply. This conversion is very easy (see Red's Battery Clinic article at http://www.rcbatteryclinic.com/) and follows the ATX conversion with the exception that you only need to ground the PS-On wire to make the supply work properly. No need for the 'Power Good' line. On this one the PS-On wire was green on the motherboard connector but it's clearly marked on the circuit board inside the case. Supply is a 250W unit from Tiger Direct. Cost is $15 +S/H. Add a couple of bucks and a little sawing on the case to fit a banana plug receptacle, clip and shield a few wires and you're done. I've been running this one for a few days on GP, Sirius AstroFlight and FMA chargers for NICd, NiMH and LiPos (Tx, Rx and motor packs) with no problems. Haven't pushed current too hard (couple of amps) but the supply is rated for 10A so it will probably deliver 8 or so. Just FYI for those looking for an easy way to get 12V bench power for your field chargers. - Dave R 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] Victory C - Looking for ballpark CG and control throws.
Hi all, Sheldon has loaned me his bagged wing Victory C and it's ready to go, except for CG and control throws. Does anyone have one of these flying, I'm looking for a close CG to start with before I fling it at the sky. The tow hook on this one is not adjustable, and is already installed, so I'd like to get the CG close. Thanks Dan 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] soaring issues - I now understand
Now this is great, we're learning things here. - Sheldon is to blame for my finally getting it - Doug has a hard time just leaving the winch pedal where it is - Sheldon is to busy working at the NATS to participate in the stick wiggling (this should be applauded!) Keep it coming, this has become a fascinating thread! Dan James V. Bacus wrote: C'mon down, you will have a total blast! Just fly any event at Nats next year and you will be one step ahead of Sheldon. 8-) At 11:37 AM 8/14/2005, DAN KITCHING wrote: Look out JB, I think I might just attend the NATS next year with Sheldon. Looking forward to comparing tunes collections on our iPods. 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
Re: [RCSE] soaring issues - I now understand
Turn it around? Never. I wasn't insinuating that you don't applaud his efforts. Next year will be a flying year for our buddy in the spotlight, I'll be doing my best to make sure of it. Just so that everyone knows, Sheldon didn't fly at the NATS this year because I was too busy trying to complete a GeeBee (doomed from the beginning in retrospect) to complete our Genie's. That was to be Sheldon's ship to fly this year and I didn't come through for him. They'll be done before this season is done, so lots of stick time on that airframe to prepare for NATS 2006. Dan --- James V. Bacus [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lots of pilots that donate their time at Nats helping the cause, participate as well... it is done all the time. 8-) Please don't reverse it on me, I applaud Sheldon's Nats work, I just want to see him fly there too. Every year he tells me, Next year, Jimmy. BTW, I have never seen Sheldon fly a sailplane... yet I spend at least a week a year doing that around him. 8-) (I have seen him fly electrics and a helicopter) At 04:39 PM 8/15/2005, Dan Kitching wrote: - Sheldon is to busy working at the NATS to participate in the stick wiggling (this should be applauded!) 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
Re: [RCSE] soaring issues - I now understand
I'm beginning to understand the addiction to thermal hunting and I'd like to place the blame where it belongs, squarely on the shoulders of my good friend Sheldon Smith. I've always appreciated soaring, but was truly hooked after putting a 42 minute flight on my Ariane V6 a while ago. Folks, this is a 1.66 meter F5B plane that weighs 60oz all up. Of course, it climbs at over 100km/h, but it WILL NOT thermal in a fart. It took a boomer day, but now I'm doing less climbing and diving than climbing and soaring and I'm realizing more and more that boomers are not necessary to climb, but smooth circling and energy retention will allow me to thermal in moderate conditions. I'm starting in earnest today on a Genie Pro. Winston was kind enough to clue me in on the section changes he made for this wing as opposed to the Genie and Genie LT/S, and the foam cutter is primed and ready for action. Look out JB, I think I might just attend the NATS next year with Sheldon. Looking forward to comparing tunes collections on our iPods. Dan in Canada --- Dave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Who, he's got it bad, I've been there, and it can take years to get your feet back on the ground : ) Dave Morgan - - Original Message - From: D Hauch [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: soaring@airage.com Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2005 6:43 PM Subject: [RCSE] soaring issues I was thinking today while setting up my winch in the rain that i must have some serious issues. But I just went one day in a row without flying and couldn't think of going two without. :-) So I went twice today to make up for the missed day of soaring. Dave Hauch www.git-r-built.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Re: Great Job guys
Better to be called a geek than a nerd! Michael Conte wrote: As soon as contests start paying $1million + for first place, I'm sure flying/building rc sailplanes will be considered cool. Mike On Aug 12, 2005, at 7:58 AM, Dennis Hoyle wrote: Just a curious thing why is it geeky for someone to fly toy planes when it's cool whack a ball with a club into a hole? It must be the PR spin. ;-) Dennis Hoyle WMSS AMA 11952 LSF II Sec / Treasurer / Web Geek | '-|_|-' - Original Message - From: Jeff Steifel To: Joe Wurts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Soaring@airage.com Sent: Fri, 12 Aug 2005 10:52:38 -0400 Subject: Re: [RCSE] Re: Great Job guys Damn, I only thought that we were viewed that way in the US. I thought it was much more popular (an less Geeky) abroad. Joe Wurts wrote: Probably the best story from the WC comes from our first full day there, although not really connected with the flying aspects. We were on the way to the practice field, and stopped to pick up some food at a truck stop on the highway. On our way out, a teenager zips up to us on one of those scooter things. He took one look at us, and asked us (in english) what are you guys doing here? Gordon, in his typical rapier wit, answers INVASION! The kid, not at all intimidated, continues, no really, why are you here? We explain to him that we are here in Finland to compete at the world championships for radio controlled gliders. He doesn't bat an eye in replying, Oh,... GEEKS! Joe Team USA Geek member - Original Message - From: Kiesling, Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 08, 2005 3:23 PM Subject: Great Job guys Congratulations on the podium finish. Looking forward to some great stories. Tom 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 -- Jeff Steifel RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Need coords for SD7036
Hi all, Does anyone have a DAT, COR, PRO, or KOO file of the SD7036 section? I'm getting a little frustrated trying to find it on the web. Even a list of co-ordinates would be fine if that's all I can get. Thanks for the bandwidth Dan [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] Opinions on Moebius
Hi all, I'm considering the purchase of a Moebius F3J/F5J model. Seems like a great value for a sport thermal glider. Does anyone own one, or had any experience with one? They no longer have the funky curled wingtips (thus the Moebius name I'm sure), they've been replaced with winglets. Thanks Dan (plain text to be nice) Kitching 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] The Gordy rule
What?!?! Flying hydroplanes NOT soaring related? I beg to differ. I'd bet that it can be sloped !!!;-) Dan (scared 'cause I have to maiden my GeeBee Z tomorrow) Kitching P.S. - This message is in plain text. Brian Courtice wrote: Gordy's post about a model hydoplane meets the Gordy rule, which is the only allowable exception to the all posts must be soaring related rule. According to the Gordy rule, if a post interests Gordy, it should interest everyone else too, and therefore does not need to be soaring related. Conversely, if a post does not interest Gordy, the post is spam and should never have been posted. This part of the Gordy rule may be freely applied to posts that are indeed soaring related. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] I wish I had this license plate
How 'bout this one? http://www.dankitching.com/icon.jpg Dan TJB wrote: Car's the wrong color. T - Original Message - From: James V. Bacus [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: soaring@airage.com Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2005 10:18 PM Subject: [RCSE] I wish I had this license plate I wish I had this license plate, but now I know who does... http://www.jimbacus.net/vette/Airport_Cruise_In_2/pages/DSC03069.html 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-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] gliderworld1 - Poor salesmanship
Seems the shipping cost was specified in the auction listing, under Shipping, payment details and return policy. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=34056item=5972208779 BTW, please sign your emails if you're going to complain. Dan CapnCrunchie wrote: After leaving gliderworld1 a NEUTRAL feedback at ebay, he retaliates by leaving a NEGATIVE feedback for leaving a simple comment on outrageous ($8) shipping charges for a first class letter. Nope, he didn't bother to resolve this before sending the negative, either. Gliderworld1, I am still open to resolve. A simple apology for the NEGATIVE is all that is required. Do you know how to do that? __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com 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] JR Service rocks
Fortunately for me, I've only ever owned one brand of transmitter that used that type of charge plug. I have a JR 9303 for playing in the air (8103 before that), and a JR XR3 for playing on the ground. Changing them to suit your standardized charge lead(s) might be a good idea. Dan Chuck Anderson wrote: Center negative! Just one of the reasons I gave up on JR many years ago. Of course I was still flying single stick transmitters at the time and only bought the JR to have a two stick transmitter because everybody on my cross country team were two stick fliers. Chuck Anderson At 06:37 AM 6/18/2005, you wrote: I did a dumb thing the other day and plugged the wrong set of charge cables into my 9303 transmitter. I found out that this can damage more than the fuse. Thanks to John Diniz and the JR Service Department for a very quick turnaround on the repair. I gave the Tx to UPS on Monday and got it back from UPS on Friday, during the busy season. I appreciate the good support. happy trails - Rob Glover RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] The best soaring underwear?
Tilley makes some terrific underwear too ! I should know, I'm wearing some right now :) Dan Tom H. Nagel wrote: Actually, for contests, I find thermal underwear works best. As for the LSF V 8 hour slope task, well...depends. Tom H. Nagel Columbus, OH - Original Message - From: Cliff E-Mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; '[RCSE]' soaring@airage.com Sent: Friday, June 03, 2005 8:57 AM Subject: RE: [RCSE] The best soaring hat? You're really kidding around.right? Or are you really that helpless? Try the largest Mexican Sombrero you can find the next time you fly. I'm sure you'll find it will fill all of your needs. Do cinch the chin strap down as tight as you can though. Now, on another note, which type of underwear do you prefer whilst sloping? Do you wear a different type whilst thermaling? Different for HLG? Boxers? Briefs? Jock Strap? Or maybe you prefer none at all? What brand? Fruit of the Loom immediately comes to my mind when I think of someone named George who would ask such silly questions. Get a clue, what ever works for you. Most likely you would look very stylish with a Pith Helmut, Khaki Bermuda Shorts, Tan knee high wool stockings with Penny Loafers on and of course a white long sleeved dress shirt with a polka dot Bowtie (your favorite choice of colors would be just fine). This of course would be for the thermal field. For sloping anything will be fine but the Sombrero is a must at the slope. Hope this helps, George. Cliff Lindgren PS Don't forget the extra-large lensed, horn-rimmed dark glasses to finish out your thermal flying ensemble. -Original Message- From: George Voss [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2005 11:12 PM To: '[RCSE]' Subject: [RCSE] The best soaring hat? I know this will start a huge discussion, but what is the best hat for both slope and thermal flying? I currently use a Chi Chi Rodriguez cane hat. I like it for thermal flying but the brim is too soft to hold up in slope lift. That, and it doesn't have a chin string/strap and blows off in strong slope lift. Baseball hats don't protect the ears or neck. Opinions please. George RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Re: More on the Freq Checker Range tests
I have never shot down another pilot, but have seen it happen. Nobody goes home feeling good about the hobby when that happens. Please be careful with your synth transmitters folks, with power comes responsibilities. Other than Multiplex, who have had scanning addons for the Profi's for years now (they won't transmit unless the channel is quiet), the other manufacturers do have some catching up to do. I plan to purchase one of JR's synth modules for my 9303 when they're available, and realize that I'll have to be careful in it's use if I ever need to change channels. Mainly it will remain on ch.58 90% of the time. I'm lucky enough to share that channel with only one other flyer in my club who shows up maybe 6 times a year. On the days that he comes out (or at funflys), I'll change channels but realize that I must be mindful of what I'm doing. Dan Bill Conkling wrote: Another 'good' thing about EVERYBODY at the field using a 14MZ, there'd be a lot fewer guys at the field, and a lot less interferrence! BUT, I'm envious. Sounds like the radio everyone needs. How long before the other manufacturers catch up? Good thermals, all .bcAG4YQ Williamsburg, VA On Thu, 26 May 2005, Bill's Email wrote: Chuck Anderson wrote: Far too many fliers are too stupid to be trusted with a dial-a-crash radio. They aren't even smart enough to know what frequency they are on without a synthesizer. As was the case in the incident I outlined. It was NOT a synthesized module. It was a regular old module. He changed channels and forgot he had done it. What I like about my synthesized radio (14MZ) is that it does not transmit until I tell it to. Gives me a chance to look at the channel and confirm it before it starts transmitting. Not the case with the guy with the wrong hardwired module in his radio. WEM RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Lithium battery disposal
Hi Dave, Use a light bulb or similar to drain the cell(s) down to zero voltage. Leave the load on there for some time to make sure the cell is truly empty. Once that's done, puncture the plastic envelope in a few places and soak them in very salty water for a day or so. Then you can just throw 'em in the regular trash. My reference is here... http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2524155postcount=11 Dan Dave Brombaugh wrote: Folks, We have several Lithium Ion/Li-poly cells at work, two of which have gotten pretty bloated. It's my understanding that it would be good to get rid of these pretty quickly - ideally before we burn the building down. What is the best way to get rid of these batteries when they are in this state? Thanks in advance. - Dave 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] Help - JR 347 Instruction manual *********
Khan, I don't know anything about your tranny, but I did find a manual www.dankitching.com/jrx347.pdf I'll leave it up for a couple of days, be sure to save it to your local PC/MAC. Dan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello: I lost my manual for my JR 347. Is there online manual available or maybe a website with instructions? Basically, my gliders have 4 servos in the wing and two in the fuse. need to program in 3 different flight modes, plus elevator to flap camber, crow, etc. thank you in advance, davenport race is fast approaching and i need to dust off the racers I Khan RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] RE: JR Radio base loaded whip antenna compatible with 6 meter?
Have you noticed that all three types have the same part number? Dan Kent Miller wrote: Smiley Antenna makes a 50 MHZ, 72 Mhz, and 75 Mhz Rubber Duckey antennas. $25.00 each includes adapter. http://www.smileyantenna.com/index.php?cPath=33 They work great. Regards, Kent Miller SBSS -- Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2005 14:10:41 -1000 From: glide [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: soaring@airage.com Subject: JR Radio base loaded whip antenna compatible with 6 meter? Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --=_NextPart_000_000C_01C54D8E.64EFD060 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Would anyone in the group know if the JR base loaded whip antenna would work with six meter frequencies? I've got a 9303 but I've always been used to using a more compact rubber duck antenna on my transmitters. I would want to get the JR whip antenna but would want to confirm that it will be compatible with six meters. Mahalo and aloha to all in the group. Al Battad - WH6VE AMA #506981 BTW, does anyone in the group also know how to setup a hotliner on the 9303 (sailplane version). The manual is kind of vague in this respect and I truly would appreciate some help from the knowledgeable people here in the group. 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 XP8103 for sail
Hi all, I have a JR 8103dt on channel 58 for sail. It's the aircraft version with digital trims, and comes with a large 2100mAh pack installed. I've decided to make the move to a 9303 and as much as I'd like to keep this one as a backup, it's not going to happen. I've had it for a little over a year and it's in terrific condition. No dings, gouges, stains, growths, lumps, extra appendages, broken bones, cracked ribs, bruises or flesh wounds. No mods. This radio is, and always was box stock except for the larger battery pack. $225 gets it shipped to your door (US or Canada) insured in a JR box. Thanks for the bandwidth Dan 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
Wow, hats of to you Chuck. Never have I seen a pissing contest laid to waste so quickly and efficiently. Dan 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? Regards, Tuan Le 371 Chuck Anderson 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] Replacement switch for JR 8103
Thanks Tom, I went with the On-Mom switch as I don't anticipate needing camber AND landing settings anytime soon. I wanted the momentary switch to avoid the possibility of bumping the throttle switch to on and having it stay there. I like idea of a 16 carbon prop at 8000rpm shutting itself off if I'm not actively telling it to be on. :) Dan Hoopes Designs wrote: At 06:28 PM 4/4/05 -0400, Dan Kitching wrote: Hi all, Does anyone happen to have a DigiKey part# or specs for a spring loaded toggle on an 8103? I want to replace the gear switch on my 8103 with a spring loaded switch to control the throttle for my F5B ship. Thanks Dan Dan, The stock gear switch on the 8103 is a single pole, double throw (SPDT) model. You have a couple of different options. You can use an ON-MOM (ON or MOMENTARY), but in the case of a glider setup using the same switch (CROW or Butterfly switch), you will either lose variable camber on the flap stick or landing mode depending on the settings in the Butterfly menu. If this works for you, then you can order a switch that looks VERY similar to the stock JR switch, but is better quality. Oh, and it won't look like a high school shop project ;-). The part number from DigiKey is CKN1143. If you do not wish to lose the camber AND landing mode, and want to have the motor on a spring-loaded switch, then you might want to take a look at the modification that I did a bunch of years ago for the 8103 to add a launch preset for handlaunch. In this case, the switch is replaced with a three-position switch with the function ON-OFF-MOM (ON or OFF or MOMENTARY). In the center or OFF position, you are in LANDING mode. In the ON position, you are in variable camber mode. In the MOMENTARY position you can activate a mixer for launch preset or in your case for motor ON. There is a pretty detailed set of instructions either at: http://www.hoopesdesigns.com/ and look under Other Goodies OR http://silentflyer.org/articles/8103-mod-1.pdf The later option gives you what you want without having to sacrifice landing and camber modes. BTW, you can also add elevator preset during climb by using one additional mixer. I hope this helps. Tom Hoopes - ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) -- Hoopes Designs - Taking the hassle out of wing wiring harnesses http://www.hoopesdesigns.com http://www.hoopesdesigns.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] Replacement switch for JR 8103
Hi all, Does anyone happen to have a DigiKey part# or specs for a spring loaded toggle on an 8103? I want to replace the gear switch on my 8103 with a spring loaded switch to control the throttle for my F5B ship. Thanks Dan 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] Range testing with a rubber ducky
Does anyone on the exchange have any good information on performing a useful range test with a rubber ducky tx antenna? It obviously can't be collapsed the same way the stock telescoping antenna can, so it seems that the ritual might change somewhat. Thanks Dan 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] Orbit Pro - Was Schulze chargers?
I have been using an Orbit Pro for a little over a year now and would recommend it to anyone with diverse charging needs. Up to 32 cells Ni/xx and 11S lipo, and I'm charging my automotive field battery with it right now. It also format charges which is very handy with new packs. I connect the charger to my PC every few dozen cycles on a given pack and cycle it. I can compare the graph against that pack last time and notice any deterioration of capacity and a given discharge or charge rate. I also just built two 14xGP2200 packs for my Ariane. Once built I connected the two packs in series and ran 3 format cycles on all 28 cells. Then I charged 'em all at 2.2A a couple of times. I definitely like my Orbit Pro. Dan Michael Conte wrote: What about the Orbit Microlader Pro? I think it does the same things as the Schulze only cheaper. The only drawback I can see is only having one output vs the two on the Schulze. My 2cents Mike RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] And There Off and Running (off topic)
Hi Jim, Please consider at least 140lbs of balast this coming weekend. Dan near (fortunately for me) tornado free Toronto. - Original Message - From: Jim Holliman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: RC Soaring Exchange soaring@airage.com Sent: Monday, March 21, 2005 6:25 PM Subject: [RCSE] And There Off and Running (off topic) The Mondo rotating lift machines otherwise known as Tornados are off and running with 5 in Oklahoma so far today, uh, make that 6, one more since I started writing this! Hard to fly in then though, they almost always come with rain or hail. The Super Thermals are here in abundance, they are called Super Cells -- giant rotating thunder storms. And it's only the second day of spring. -- Jim -- Oklahoma AMA, TULSOAR RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Tungsten Ballast
Hi Walter, You're going to laugh, but do yourself a favour and try it before to dismiss it. Tungsten is a wierd alloy, it can be cut extremely easily by certain things, like magazine cover paper. You're laughing, I can hear you. Go try it and see. Use the paper the same way you would if you were trying to give yourself a papercut (don't), only use it to cut the tungsten. Make sure you use the back cover of a mag that's going to the recycling anyway, no need to mar a magazine you care at all for. Dan - Original Message - From: Marta Zavala [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: soaring@airage.com Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 11:52 AM Subject: [RCSE] Tungsten Ballast I have some 3/4 inch heavy tunsten alloy stock I need to cut. Do I have to have a machine shop cut it or is it possible to cut it at home with Thanks, Walter 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] 8103 programming for spoileron. HELP PLEASE !!!!
Hi all, Now that I have a power system in hand, I'm finally doing the setup on my Ariane V6 F5B ship. Does anyone have a guide handy for setting up the throttle on a switch (gear would be best I suppose) and spoilers up as I drop the throttle stick? Thanks Dan 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] 8103 programming for spoileron. HELP PLEASE !!!!
Hi Mike, I was aware of your method, but have no need for a proportional throttle. At 14 cells and 120Amps, the plane is either climbing like heck or gliding, and I only get a few seconds of run time per climb or the batteries and ESC are gonna give me a bad day. As a result I'd prefer the throttle to be switched for simplicity's sake. I did just get a novel idea, however. I'm going to go back to my manual and actually look at if for a few minutes. Heck I'm not a dumb guy (keep it down Sheldon), I'll just have to work it out. Thanks Dan - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: soaring@airage.com Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2005 8:18 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] 8103 programming for spoileron. HELP PLEASE Hi all, Now that I have a power system in hand, I'm finally doing the setup on my Ariane V6 F5B ship. Does anyone have a guide handy for setting up the throttle on a switch (gear would be best I suppose) and spoilers up as I drop the throttle stick? Thanks Dan Why not have both on your throttle stick? Here's the way I've been doing it for years: http://www.vvsss.com/xp8103/ -- Winch Solenoid Safety Buzzer - http://www.vvsss.com/buzzer/ _ \__|__/ (O) RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Shadow 3
According to Sombra, the Shadow 1 is not discontinued, but it will be updated and improved when it starts shipping again hopefully late Feb early Mar. Both the Shadow 1 and Shadow 3, will continue to be manufactured. Dan - Original Message - From: George Gillburg [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Barry Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: RCSE soaring@airage.com Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2005 1:37 AM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Shadow 3 Barry Kennedy wrote: Kurt, The new Shadow 3 will be available in about 3 weeks. I supercedes the Shadow 1. The Shadow has been tested by George Steiner and he gave it 2 thumbs up. You can see a Shadow 3 on my web site and check out its new features, like cascading 2 together for 14 channels. Best Regards, Barry Kennedy Kennedy Composites www.kennedycomposites.com 1935 Highvalley Trail Grand Prairie, TX 75052 972.602.3144 When will you be accepting orders for the Shadow 3 receiver? 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] Test
Test. Seems awfully quiet this evening... 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] Wanted to trade - Complete Pylon racer for 10 cell F5B power system
Hi All, I have an Avionik D-99 pylon racer complete with 3 JR241's installed, a Hacker Carbon pylon motor, a Hacker Pylon ESC, and a spare wing that I'm not enjoying nearly as much as I had anticipated. Just recently purchased an Ariane V6 F5B ship and am looking for a good 10 cell power system to put into it, I guess that makes it F5F ! The largest prop diameter I can use is 16, and I'd like to be well over 100A. Anybody have a motor/gearbox/ESC combo they'd like to move? I'd be asking $500 for the whole package, but a good trade would fire me up even more !!! Thanks for the bandwidth Dan RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Re: [SALglider] Bagging curved wingtips
Thanks all for your replies. I have a vacuum pump in the basement which works quite well, but I'd like to get a fridge compressor for two reasons. 1 - Silent operation 2 - Can also be used for my airbrushing. I have a 1/4hp compressor on a 3 gallon tank that I'll use as a donor machine. The compressor head is coming out of that compressor and I'll use the existing pressure switch, regulator, and tank with the fridge compressor. The search begins in earnest this weekend!!! Dan - Original Message - From: Andrew E Mileski [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: soaring@airage.com Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2005 1:21 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Re: [SALglider] Bagging curved wingtips Andrew E Mileski wrote: FWIW ... I have Gast two-stage rocking piston vacuum pump (SAA-V114-NQ). http://isoar.ca/~andrewm/rc/images/saa-v114-nq.jp Rated for 29 inHg. I like high vac for laminating CF on on wooden spars. Got it new-in-box on E-Bay for $90 USD (retails for about $350 USD). Lots of deals on E-Bay. Search for: (vacuum,pump) gast Oops... link lost the g. (Thanks Jim Holliman!) http://isoar.ca/~andrewm/rc/images/saa-v114-nq.jpg It isn't as big as it looks. It's about 10 long and 6 high. http://www.gastmfg.com/pdf/rockpist/specsht/saa.pdf The Gast website: http://www.gastmfg.com/ Gast on E-Bay: http://search.ebay.com/vacuum-pump-gast_W0QQsojsZ1QQfromZR40QQsatitleZQ28vacuumQ2CpumpQ29Q20gast -- Andrew E. Mileski Ottawa, Canada 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] Re: [SALglider] Bagging curved wingtips
Hi Arne, Maybe I missed an earlier post of yours, but pray tell, what is this mysterious compressor of yours? I'm considering a purchase of a 1/3hp Embraco compressor (refrigerator compressor) to serve double duty as a quiet compressor for my airbrushing and as a vacuum pump for bagging stuff. I can get them here in Canada for $150 brand new. If it'll work, the price is right !!! Dan - Original Message - From: Arne Ansper To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2005 6:43 PM Subject: RE: [SALglider] Bagging curved wingtips On Mon, 7 Feb 2005, martin kopplow wrote: Arne, you really suck! ;o) Yep :) But I found something that does it better and holds its breath better too. New compressor pulls full vacuum (measured directly from hose) and keeps it at least for two hours when disconnected. My quick-n-dirty testbag had about -0.9bar (~26 Hg) (measured from the other end of the bag) and the thinned mylar went around the curved wingtip very well. New compressor is also very silent and does not get hot at all. Best regards, Arne Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ADVERTISEMENT -- Yahoo! Groups Links a.. To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SALglider/ b.. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] c.. Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Re: Copying Designs/Plans
I think the key here is personal gain. NO gain, no breaky the rules. I have a question about that one If I copy a popular plan for a 1/4 scale Minimoa, then haven't I have done something that is for personal gain whether I sell it or give it away? The person who receives the plan gains because he/she no longer needs to purchase a set, and Chris Williams doesn't get his royalty to which he is entitled. Nobody ever sues for personal gains, they sue for damages. Copying a set of plans that you purchased, then using the copy to do the actual build seems to be acceptable practice though. I've seen many times when the instructions recomend that we do this to save the original plan from damage during the building process. Dan 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] Off Topic - Auto-ing helis, was Planes for sale
Kristopher Have you ever tried auto-ing a heli into slope lift? You'd be amazed, just make sure your idle is reliable 'cause you can auto as long as you like and it's difficult to finish the auto onto the ground once you've stopped in lift. Dan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kyosho Concept SRX heli And yes its glider related, this thing autosgreat.
Re: [RCSE] Pondering T-tails
Harley Michaelis has designed a really light horizontal stab for the Genie and Genie LT/S. I'm sure the design wouldn't be too difficult to work out on a T-tail, you'd just have to incorporate a control surface because the Genies' tails are full flying. Dan - Original Message - From: Thomas Koszuta To: RCSE Sent: Friday, January 21, 2005 3:00 PM Subject: [RCSE] Pondering T-tails Ever notice that almost all sailplanes and commercial jets have T-tails. I have. I think that they are the sweetest looking things ever put on sailplane. (The pictures of the Diana just brought this to mind.) Pros: Look REALLY cool. More Efficient (anyone have the numbers of how much efficiency gain there is?) Cons: Heavy - require more nose weight Fragile - more moment to cause damage Other things I've been pondering: Are they less affected by downwash changes with flaps or spoilers? Any real slick ideas for making them really light to improve dork tolerance and overall abuse resistance? Breakaway bolts? Tom Koszuta Western New York Sailplane and Electric Flyers Buffalo, NY 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] 25% Off Soaring Calendars!
Ditto. I especially like the scalers waiting their turns !!! Dan - Original Message - From: Sheldon - YNT uDesign [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Paul Naton' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; soaring@airage.com Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 7:51 AM Subject: RE: [RCSE] 25% Off Soaring Calendars! Hey guys! If you haven't seen this calendar...WOW!...Absolutely beautiful, particularly the back cover with the ultimate soaring machine! Check it out! -Sheldon- YNT uDesign A Soaring Nationals Supporter -Original Message- From: Paul Naton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 12:35 AM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] 25% Off Soaring Calendars! The world's finest R/C soaring calendar is now 25% off while supplies last. That's only $14.95 my friends. Don't miss your chance to own this fine and rare piece of soaring art and help support our soaring teams. You can get them online at: http://radiocarbonart.com/Pages/calendar.html Or SoaringUSA: http://soaringusa.com/ Thanks! Paul Naton RCA -- Paul Naton president-Radio Carbon Art Producers of High Quality Silent Flight Videos http://www.radiocarbonart.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel: 541-752-9661 Visa/Mastercard Accepted RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Li-Po battery question
Hi Rense, Great Planes recommends a maximum discharge rate of 8C for that pack. Whether or not that's the max continuous or max burst discharge is unclear, so I'd take it as the burst rate. You continuous discharge rate would probably be more in the range of 6C with some airflow. If your Aveox power system is drawing 7.2A or less, then you're laughing. If you're at 9.6A or under then you can still use the battery, but for no more than 30 seconds at a time with a good length of recovery time with airflow over the pack during the glide. Remember that these are merely guidelines, check the temperature after a good climb and never let the pack exceed recommended max or you may have a new smoke system followed by fireworks!! If you need more current, then look at the new Thunder Power Generation 2 packs, or Kokam's High Discharge packs, or Tanic's packs. You'll find what you're looking for, just be wary of the treatment these batteries receive. Hope this helps, just ask if you need more detail. Dan - Original Message - From: Rense [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: RCSE [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2004 11:21 AM Subject: [RCSE] Li-Po battery question HELP! Being new to electrics, I am wondering if the Great Planes Lithium-Polymer 1200mAh 11.1V 3-Cell Pack would be ok for use in my 2M Renny electric. I has an Aveox 2713 motor, with Phoenix 25 amp Brushless Sensorless Speed Control. Is something else better? I want to keep the plane as light as possible for better soaring. Anyone? Rense Lange 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.
Re: [RCSE] F5B
Hi Mike, You can research this some more in the high performance forum at www.ezonemag.com, the choices are very, very large here. For motors, Plettenberg are currently top of the heap, with Hacker following up the rear. All of these motors are geared, and most competitors are using RFM carbon fiber propellors. For speed controllers, Schulze and Kontronik are the heavy duty manufacturers. Hacker's controllers are being used more in F5D Pylon than in F5B. For models, well, here it gets broad. You can look up the individual airframes, but the short list includes Avionik (from Russia, produced by Sergey Sobakin, an engineer at Sukhoi), Surprise (I believe from Austria, manufactured by Rudi Freudenthaler, same guy that makes the RFM props), Ariane, Lea, Scorpio, Vanessa, Simba, Victor. the list goes on here. It really depends on whether you're looking for 7 cell, 10 cell (F5F), or open class aircraft. You can check out nearly all of the motors, controllers, and Avionik planes at www.icare-rc.com, and some of the motors, controllers, and many planes like the Surprise series at www.shredair.com. Hope this helps, just ask if you're looking for more specific info. Dan - Original Message - From: Michael Conte [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 10, 2004 2:03 PM Subject: [RCSE] F5B What's are some of the best models, motors and speed controls for flying F5B? Mike 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.
Re: [RCSE] New era or just hype?
Yes, and after you read the realtime Futaba advertising, it will be followed by... Fresh young teens want you now, click here to find out more and still more Viagra, percodan, cialis, delivered to your door. Discount pharmacy. I can see the warning screen now :) Your transmitter has just recovered from a serious error. To send a copy of this error report to Futaba and Microsoft click O.K. Jared 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] Peter Nicholson
Peter I tried your peteinvest58 email address but it bounced. Anyway, thanks for your response Peter, I do appreciate it. Dan - Original Message - From: Peter Nicholson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2004 4:35 PM Subject: Falcon 550E specs This is from an old 94-95 NSP Catalog. The Falcon 550E specs are as follows: Wingspan 80, Wing Area 540 sq in, Weight 41 oz, Wingloading 11 oz/sq ft, Airfoil E387, Motor Type 7 Cell. NSP recommended an AstroFlight FAI 05 5 turn 300 watt cobalt motor, 7 cell 1000 mah battery pack. 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] Falcon 550 E specs needed
Hi all, I've done a quick web search for this plane but haven't come up with any specs. I have a Falcon 550E fuselage, but don't know anything about the aircraft itself. I believe it was an Airtronics product. If anyone has any info on the wing section, planform, span, area, horizontal stab profile, rudder size/shape, I would be much in debt. Thanks Dan Kitching
Re: [RCSE] Hobby People has Trition Charger for $109 until Tuesday, save $20
I own a Triton and it has been very reliable. It has no autosensing function for Li-Po chemistry, this is as manual as the Kokam or Peak units. If it charges a 2S pack with 3S voltage, it's because you told it to. I can definitely recommend this charger for anyone looking to charge up to 3S packs at up to 2 Amps. Any more than that and you'll have to look elsewhere. It will, however, charge as many as 24 Ni-xx cells at up to 5 Amps. Pretty excellent for only $109 !! If you're looking for a serious charger for LiPo, Li-Ion, Ni-MH, Ni-CD, and Lead Acid, I own and highly recommend the Orbit Microlader Pro. It's capable of charging a 32Cell Ni-xx or 11S LiPo pack at 8Amps and has an optional PC interface to plot your charges and discharges. I've owned mine for nearly a year now and it is an awesome piece of hardware in design, software, and manufacturing quality. Etienne Dorig carries them at www.icare-rc.com When you connect a LiPo pack, you enter the charging current and connect the battery. The charger looks at the pack and tells you how many cells it thinks you have in series. It will not begin charging until you confirm the number of series cells. Dan Kitching - Original Message - From: Justin Ammon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 28, 2004 7:46 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Hobby People has Trition Charger for $109 until Tuesday, save $20 David, the triton is manual setup only. It does not auto detect the cell count. The user must select the nominal pack voltage and charge rate. They work fine for lipos IF you are careful to set it properly. Improper settings can cause damage. BUT...The Sirius chargers are what you need for real battery care. Justin - Original Message - From: targetdrone [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 28, 2004 4:59 PM Subject: RE: [RCSE] Hobby People has Trition Charger for $109 until Tuesday, save $20 I had a Triton. I used it once and destroyed a lithium pack I hadn't even gotten a chance to use. It will read a charged 2cell pack as a dead 3cell and charge away. POOF! Get a Peak or Kokam unit instead. They set up manually, so YOU are in charge of the settings. Wiggle your sticks David Judson -Original Message- From: Flying High [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 28, 2004 3:34 PM To: exchange Subject: [RCSE] Hobby People has Trition Charger for $109 until Tuesday, save $20 Hello Everyone, Just wanted to get the word out... Hobby People has a sale until this Tuesday on the Triton Charger for $109, save $20 for a charger that can do just about any battery pack:NICADs, NiMH, Lead-acid,Lithium-ion... Just wanted to get the word out as I was surprised when I walked in today. Enjoy, Edgar The Soaring Junkie __ Do you Yahoo!? The all-new My Yahoo! - What will yours do? http://my.yahoo.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. RCSE-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-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] Most fun plane
My most fun plane, you're going to gasp, was a Zagi 400X. Speed 400 powered and unafraid of circuits with the wing tips less than a foot off the grass. That stupid foam plane developed me as a pilot and prepared me for the pylon racers that I have grown to love. My favourite plane to date, however, was my Mini-Nyx E. I miss that plane more than any other, and have resolved to get another one before spring. Well, that or a fully flown F5F (10 cell F5B) ship. I killed my Mini-Nyx by forgetting to charge the rx battery after a couple of 25min+ flights. It's a terrible way to be reminded that not all of my electric powered planes are BEC equipped!!! I don't think I'll ever let go of my powered planes, but I can assure everyone that my glow power days are far behind me. If I ever get IC again, it'll be a gasoline burning Wilga, and that folks, is the soaring content for this post :) Dan Kitching - Original Message - From: Louis Cimon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: RCSE [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2004 4:51 PM Subject: [RCSE] Most fun plane I would like to know what plane you had the most fun with. I admit my Boomerang was the plane I had most fun with. I can throw it in any slope condition I meet without worrying. Sometimes I ballast it when the wind is really blowing. My Boomerang lost its rigidity long time ago because it met earth, trees, etc. so many times... But it still flies fine. I will rebuild it or build a new one for next summer. I cannot consider living without one. -- Louis Cimon. 141 rue Mistral Beauport, QC Canada G1E 5V4 tél : (418) 664-1023 http://www3.sympatico.ca/louiscimon 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-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] Hoopes and Maple Leaf's website
Just as a side note, the Icon page at www.mapleleafdesign.com still describes the airframe as including a "Hoopes" wing harness. "Also included are a unique 44 ounce ballast system, a complete wiring harness by Hoopes Designs, flush-mounted wing servo covers " It's pretty clear now that for whatever reasons this is not the case, and hasn't been for a while. Dan (Icon coveter, andquality wing harness appreciator) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What more can be said, Hoopes connectors are made of metal and plastic and are soldered to wire with insulation on it. The harnesses come in plastic bags that are real clear. Included are some very detailed instructions, Tom is a neat packer of stuff. I was going to order an Icon till I heard the rumor that Hoopes connectors didn't seem to work very well in them, and no way would I fly a sailplane without Hoopes connectors! I use Hoopes connectors in all my Pikes, and well every other ship I have, short of foamies. They don't seem to work very well for me, cuz I keep on losing contests and it couldn't be my flying skills. I love you Tom Hoopes, now can I have your beer? Gordy Flew today in cloudy but warm Louisville...with Hoopes connectors.
Re: [RCSE] Molded Plane Question, Gordy's answer
Atta boy Gordy, you've done it again!!! Maybe from now on you should offer barely enough info to answer any future questions. No more providing ANY extra info, that's no longer allowed on this list. Even if it's true, because it's obviously a waste of Walter's time to read an extra sentence or two. BTW Walter, I have an Osiris DLG from icare-rc.com. It's blessed with Drela airfoils and a fully molded wing and fuselage. The fuselage and wing pylon mounting system is very Supergee-ish. Dan Marta Zavala [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As usual, Gordy, you come thru with more Gordy style enlightenment!Organic, hybrid, whatever, I kind ofthink generally when someone talks about a molded plane they are usually referring to a fully molded plane andI suspect you already knew that. But at any rate thanks for the relevant, eye opening enlightenment Gordy, especially the part about finding, using lift, etc. I now see the soaring world in a whole new light. GORDY IS GOD! I"ve been flyingpretty much the same plane for the pasttwo years, butI guess it is a sin to look atsome new/differentdesigns,lest one should become a dreaded"plane changer". You are right , oh highest one, I must learn tofind lift,work it, come home to the spot, then mayI be worthy of searching for the "silver bullet!" Walter -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]Date: Thursday, October 28, 2004 3:25 PMSubject: [RCSE] Molded Plane Question, answer wondering if any maunfacturer has made any plans to produce molded plane utilizing Drela airfoils? In fact there are a bunch (out for quite awhile) right now. AVA and its clones use the Drela foils. These are molded planes, from the spar forward...'organic' construction (organic is theterm coined by Vladimir Models for sailplanes comprised of composites, wood and polycovering material). They work so well that you'd better get your order in for one now in order to get one before the coming season. As you probably have found out, unless under the thumbs of someone who can find lift, work it, and come home to the spot, airfoils don't provide any value beyond conversation. Gordy Blairsville, GA tonite
Re: [RCSE] Anyone make an MS Excel set-up log sheet for the JR9303?
I can absolutely make one up, and I'll do a great/complete job of it. Now, who wants to send me a 9303? Ch.58 please. Dan - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Soaring Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2004 8:38 PM Subject: [RCSE] Anyone make an MS Excel set-up log sheet for the JR9303? Thanks, RJ
Re: [RCSE] AF1
Dennis, your intended message is a good one, and we should all take heed. Just to be fair here... It's far more accurate to say that very, very, very few Muslims are terrorists. The recent crop of terrorists aren't Muslims, they're Muslim Extremists. There's a big difference between the two, and the latter do not base their anger and aggression on the teachings of their religion. Nor do they have the support of Muslim leaders. This is not to say that Americans are popular with Muslims. Many aspects of the American way of life, love of equality, love of political freedom, ability to love money, these things are not kosher with their beliefs. They have Avery right to hate us, and many of them do, but their leaders are not encouraging them to kill Americans, that is purely the domain of extremists who make up a very, very small percentage of the Muslim population. Up until 9/11, the most deadly act of terrorism ever perpetrated on American soil was by Timothy McVeigh. We all blamed foreign religious groups right away, and I remember being shocked that an American had destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. I haven't forgotten that jolt, and won't be so short sighted again. But that's not what you were trying to say in your post. Please don't misunderstand me, I'm not trying to berate you for anything. I just wanted to bring attention to a tendency we (myself included at times) have of being suspicious of anyone with a towel on their head. The media has not helped. Dan Kitching Everything I know about Muslims I learned on TV(Thank God that's not true) - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, October 16, 2004 12:34 AM Subject: [RCSE] AF1 I am truly amazed how easily you boys are willing to surrender your freedom in the name of security. What possible security are we talking about. Can your toy do any damage to his plane? Can you even reach it? Are you in his flight path or even within miles of it? Can you carry anything as a payload worth the effort to be reasonably able to pose a threat? Is anything and every thing some nitwit in Washington dreams up now a threat to real aircraft? (I had a conversation with a buffoon from the FAA who flew model planes as a child and understood just how dangerous they were. That was his rational for closing a field that had been used for years for model flying). There comes a time when you have to pull your head out and just say enough is enough, this is just too stupid to put up with anymore. There are millions of Moslems out there that hate and detest infidels and nobody will ever be 100% safe from them all. Yes, I know not all Moslems are terrorists but it seems a pretty good bet that nearly all the latest crop of terrorists have been Moslems. It's a pretty sure bet that we can't stop them all and that they have also been here all along so isn't it time to just face reality and concede a little danger is inevitable? We have to be smarter than them not dumber. Smart precautions not stupid ones need to be implemented. We have to trust each other a little more and be willing to accept responsibility and not just dumbly hand it over to unqualified people just because they are in positions of authority. Now that the secret service has decided to ask nicely for you to stop playing with your plastic toy plane instead of shooting you down it's all OK is it? For the record, there is no such thing as asking nicely! The implied power and oppression of the government is behind them. Refuse and they will carry it to whatever end they can justify. These tactics can be implemented only when out of the of public scrutiny. Most cannot stand the light of day. Publicize them and they melt away. Ridicule is a powerful tool when applied selectively, and I mean by name, down to the local level. Any reasonably intelligent person should be able to assess the threat level of a model plane as opposed to a missile and take the appropriate action. Each time they get away with it another precedent is set and more freedom is eroded away. On a certain level I could almost understand the hysteria when they closed the 30 mile circle around Salt Lake City airport during the Olympics. It being right after 911 and so nearly everyone went along with it but it set the precedent. Now, little by little, we are handing the security types our freedom. Is it because of some misguided sense of duty or is it just plan out and out fear. I'm sorry, but I cannot sit quietly by and watch it go down the toilet. I did not spend 24 years of my life protecting this country to see it handed away by liberal yuppies so afraid to loose their little area of interest that they are willing to give up mine for what they perceive as security. You eat the elephant one little bite at a time and you surrender your freedoms the same way. It worked in Germany, Russia, China, Cuba, England
Re: [RCSE] R and R, not RnR
Spoken like a true future Oprah. Next year Sheldon, you give Gordy a rest.. Dan - Original Message - From: Sheldon - YNT uDesign To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; 'Tom H. Nagel' ; 'Douglas, Brent' Cc: 'RCSE' Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2004 10:16 AM Subject: RE: [RCSE] R and R, not RnR GREAT! Just what the sport needs...1 dinosaur flying another dinosaur!!! BWG Sorry Cap'n Jack...I just couldn't pass-up such a great "opportunity"! -Sheldon-
Re: [RCSE] New Futaba 14-Channel Radio
JR --- Feel the difference!!! :-) FUTABA - KNOW the Difference :~} Bill Malvey MULTIPLEX - BE the Difference ! I'm not so sure I can even tell the difference? Dan 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] Gordy
Can Sheldon be our Oprah next year? G Dan - Original Message - From: Martin Usher [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: glider1218 [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2004 11:53 AM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Gordy If you don't have anything nice to say about someone, don't say anything at all. (glider128) I think its traditional. Every year we choose someone on the list to jump up and down on. Its no reflection on the actual person involved. In fact dumping on Gordy is really an act of desperation -- we've all been at a bit of a loss since Frank Weston left the sailplane biz and went back to surfboards. (Karlton, IMO, just wasn't anything like the same level and Sal's smart enough to have never taken the bait.) This type of thread is the equivalent of the supermarket tabloid article. Gordy is our Oprah. Martin Usher 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.
Re: [RCSE] Re: Contests, Landings, etc. and Urban Legends :-)
Now children, if you can't play nice, get into car racing. There's no room for this in our hobby. Dan Jeff Steifel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: To coin Ronald Regan, There you go again Gordy,Spreading your disinformation. Does credibility every bother you?The numbers are down. The AMA reported it (factually).The age of the mass of pilots are getting older. Some can't fly, some pass on...The numbers of young pilots aren't replacing the number of aging pilots.Our ESL contest numbers show it.My clubs social numbers show it.Moldies being backordered do nothing to prove your point. Easily 30 or more balsa kits can be produced in a day... Probably more I don't have the numbers.How many moldies can be produced in a week??? Therefore the wait.I am glad you have more newbies in your club.I hope that you stay away from them so that they don't get discouraged or disillusioned.[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: /Yep, people are leaving the hobby/ // *Yep, they arenot. Let's see, people are leaving soaring and that's why Hitec, JR, MPX are creating even more sailplane specific TX's. And why all the 'new' servos introduced by those and the other Mfgr's are sailplane oriented..mounts, configuration, torque etc.* ** *Its why inspite of mulitple suppliers of moldies around the world are back ordered up to 2 years.* ** *Yep its on the decline...yet there are more winch suppliers than ever before in our hobbies history.* ** *Less and less, is why there are now ARF balsa and covered RES ships available from major suppliers like Great Planes and Horizon.* ** *Yep the hobby is losing us fast, but not cuz of lack of interest or emotionally destructive landing tasks, but because of all those kidneys stolen while sailplaners are asleep in their motel rooms, for sale to the black market! .Really!* ** *We now have more newbies in our Louisville Club than maybe in its history! Its sickening to have to wait in line to get a relaunch!* ** *Gordy* *Gordy:-)*-- Jeff SteifelRCSE-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] What Can Brown Do For You?
John, I don't know much about the American psyche, but it's pretty normal to want the lowest price possible, we're the same way up here in Canada. We shouldn't be expected to have to encase our planes in stainless steel boxes to eliminate shipping damage. That's an obvious overstatement, but my point is that there is no reason why it should be our responsibility to OVERPACK an item to ensure it's safe delivery. The major carriers get away with this abuse of their customers because 1, we have no other options, and 2, there is no legislation to protect us. I maintain that these guys ARE often purposely malicious with freight, and it's not just me that's saying so. Bootprints and knuckle sandwich imprints are not part of the sorting process, and I've seen these very things a few times. My last one from UPS was a bootprint that broke a $700 pool cue in half for me. Dan - Original Message - From: John Derstine [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Tom Broeski' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'soaring' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Adam Till' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: 'Adam Till Cal' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2004 5:39 PM Subject: RE: [RCSE] What Can Brown Do For You? Well, as I said pack THEM PROPERLY, and you will minimize the chance of damage, there is no luck involved with settling claims, it may help to have an account with the shipper, but this is conjecture. Wrapping in cardboard is not going to do it, if you want cheap freight rates, and everyone does, you have to be pro active about packing. Bellyaching that these guys are purposely malicious with freight is typical of the American psyche, we demand the cheap low price, but bitch when the service leaves something to be desired. JD Endless Mountain Models http://www.scalesoaring.com email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: Tom Broeski [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2004 4:55 PM To: John Derstine; soaring; Adam Till Cc: Adam Till Cal Subject: Re: [RCSE] What Can Brown Do For You? Believe me, I tried and so did Adam Till who shipped it. FedEx says the actually don't insure items. I filled out the claim for a model plane. I hope Adam chimes in so you can get his take on it and what they told him. You've been lucky. Tom TG 32 Mount View Dr Afton, VA 22920 540 943-3356 fax 943-4178 540 943-3356 - Original Message - From: John Derstine [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Tom Broeski' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2004 2:49 PM Subject: RE: [RCSE] What Can Brown Do For You? I don't know were you get this, I have a FED EX account and have never heard of this, I ship almost exclusively Fed Ex for models 5 meter and under and have only had damage once for which they paid the claim (A scale model... It all depends on how you describe the contents. If you let them bully you then it is your loss. Scale model is most likely a category for a replica or non functioning collectable piece. All my shipments are model planes Guys, you have to pack these things as if they were going to be dropped from the back of a moving truck. (They most likely will be) 1/8 luan ply taped or glued inside or out, or 3 layers of rigid cardboard. Contents need to be made immovable within the box and well padded. Insist that your supplier pack that $1200.00 plane as if it were actually worth that much, it is the best and cheapest insurance. I ship FED EX ground and express saver. UPS is no different, better or worse. John D. The packer from Hell... Endless Mountain Models http://www.scalesoaring.com email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: Tom Broeski [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2004 1:32 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [RCSE] What Can Brown Do For You? And FedEx has a Non-Insurable category for scale models. They totally trashed a Minimoa I had shipped from Canada and would not honor the claim, even though they took the money for the insurance. They said if it was a kit of lots of parts they would, but not if the parts are already assembled. They honored a claim for a smashed stab they shipped, since it was not a complete model. The big companies like Tower have an exemption. Tom TG 32 Mount View Dr Afton, VA 22920 540 943-3356 fax 943-4178 540 943-3356 - Original Message - From: James V. Bacus [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2004 1:16 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] What Can Brown Do For You? Sorry to hear that... I have already had Brown take a dump on me this month. Make that USPS too. ARGH! At 10:48 AM 9/16/2004, Pat McCleave wrote: Hi Guys, I just wanted to let everyone know what Brown really can do for you. I shipped a plane on Monday to Al Nephew in Duluth and even though they only had the plane for two days managed to
[RCSE] Vacuum pump question, how to lube?
Hi all, I have recently received a vacuum pump for bagging stuff to throw at the skies, and it works quite well drawing 26 inches fairly quickly. Before I use it though, I'd like to ask the knowledgeable folks how to lubricate it. It has a bit of a squeal as it runs, and a plate on the back says to lube it every 10 years or so at normal duty. I have no idea how old it is, but the squeal concerns me and I'd like to lube it as a precaution before I start running the poor thing for 12 hours at a stretch. I don't see any lubrication fittings. Any help that could be offered would be very much appreciated, Thanks Dan It's a Will Scientific pump, s/n 67 394473 The motor on it is a GE A-C Motor, 5KH32EG 550T HP - 1/6 rpm - 1750 AMB - 40C V - 115 A - 4.2 CY - 60 Time Rating - CONT. Ser No. - GCD It is thermally 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.
Re: [RCSE] Glitches
Hi Jerry, Is it a consistent glitch whenever you drop flaps? Even on the ground? Do you maybe have wipers on the flaps that would have carbon to carbon contact anywhere with the wing.? That could be a source of noise. If the glitch is on a flap channel, causing the flap to drop as a symptom, then I don't envy you for the troubleshooting you're going to have to do. Just a thought, Dan - Original Message - From: Shape [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: RCSE [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2003 10:12 PM Subject: [RCSE] Glitches I have been flying an Eracer lateley that has the woven carbon-kelver fuse and have been having glitching, droping a flap and was wondering if anyone has had similar problems and found a cure. My antenna was inside fuse but has been move to outside bottom. I'm using Hi Tech Super Slim and Stylus. Jerry 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.
Re: [RCSE] Did anybody go flying today?
I finally got to maiden a new F5D machine called the Sunracer. Not on the Aveox pylon power system until I have the radio setup worked out, but flew very nicely indeed on 8xCP1700 and a Mega 16/15/3. Not quite as fast as my Sokol on the same motor and 8xKAN950, but smoother, and visibility with the bigger wing is excellent. I'm amazed that the little Mega can haul the bigger airframe and heavier battery pack vertically, not quite unlimited, but easily up to 400' from a 10' fly-by. I know it's not a saiplane, but I'm very excited about it. The molding quality is terrific, and it slows down to land better than any of my smaller pylon racers. Dan's a happy camper today ! Get it up, Dan Dan Kitching http://members.rogers.com/meneer [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.
Re: [RCSE] bagging projects
Hi Jim, So what do you do when you're ready to pack for the return trip? G Dan - Original Message - From: James Porter Jr To: soaring BBS Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:08 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] bagging projects I'm about to make the jump into vacuum bagging wings and such. I'm curious as to what other projects around the house can be done with this equipment. Anyone using their bagging gear for anything else?If you need to take towels in your suitcase, place them in a plastic bag, draw a vacuum, seal the bagand watch them fit in the smallest space you ever imagined - works when you don't have much shelf space also! It's a trick I learned from Paul Wright. Jim PorterNeckargemund-DilsbergGermany "The airplane stays up because it doesn't have the time to fall." Orville Wright
Re: [RCSE] Phoenix - from the ashes
That sure is a happy looking fella in that second photo. Good for you Jim, and I'm sure your public vote of thanks to those that helped you will not go unappreciated. Break a leg in Denver. Dan Kitching - Original Message - From: James V. Bacus [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Jim McCarthy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 24, 2003 9:45 PM Subject: [RCSE] Phoenix - from the ashes Just last week on Monday, I was looking at going to Denver next week for the F3J team selections and my F3J quiver was reduced to broken parts. This is a terrible feeling, I had worked so hard to put some nice models together and practice with for the team selects and they all had been stuffed. I was involved in a launch accident in Dayton that piled in my second ICON Lite in just 3 weeks. But I am lucky man, I have true friends in our community. Jim McCarthy fixed things that I didn't think could be fixed, two times around. And built a new ICON in record time for me to use, never failing to continually mention how slow I build. Robin Meek, Capn' Jack and Doug Barry all offered me their ICON's to borrow, and I actually have Robin's and Jack's here. And Don Peters at Maple Leaf Design got me the parts I needed, his models are so modular that I was able to build, piece together and setup these models exactly like my previous models. These two pictures are very special to me, it's still a blur how I got to having these three models ready to contest in less than a week, a lot of things fell into place that only friends could make happen, but I am ready for F3J in Denver, these models are all setup and ready to rock, here is my quiver (3 different blends of ICON). http://www.jimbacus.net/soaring/3times.jpg http://www.jimbacus.net/soaring/3times1.jpg Thanks to Jim McCarthy again, and Tom Kallevang and Capn' Jack and Robin Meek and everyone that kept my head in the game over the last week. I would have never made it alone. Jim Downers Grove, IL Member of the Chicago SOAR club, AMA 592537LSF 7560 Level IV ICQ 6997780R/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. 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] JR 8103 diode/fuse
That being tongue in cheek of course, eh Bruce? :))) Dan - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 01, 2003 9:27 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] JR 8103 diode/fuse Skip the drive to the Ratshack, wrap the blown fuse with a gum wrapper and pop it back in. :-) Bruce Davidson livin life on the edge in Louisville, KY 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.
Re: [RCSE] Wil Byers??
Yeah, and speaking further of Wil, does anyone know where I go to order a recent set of Chris Williams' Minimoa plans? All this talk of scale at the Nats has reminded me how much I love this plane !!! Dan - Original Message - From: Marc gellart [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 01, 2003 7:20 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Wil Byers?? Speaking of Wil, how was the Alpine Soaring Event 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.
