[RCSE] leering club members
Tord wrote: But the leering crowd is still there, guys who gossip more than they fly, and pretty annoying in the long run. Nasty, is the word that comes to mind ... We call these types "Nazis" in SoCal. you find them everywhere, slope Nazis, Surf Nazis, etc. People who don't welcome and even discourage people to join in the fun on their "turf". RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] AMA Nats/not really a contest
that means if i am an excellent pilot and i do come out on top, i'm still dirt poor (can't afford the air fares) and have a job that doesn't allow time out for championship competition, the competition generated will be those who don't have restraints on their lives. dave -- From: Ron [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Soaring listserver [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [RCSE] AMA Nats/not really a contest Date: Sat, Aug 21, 1999, 1:52 PM Sorry, but I couldn't be quiet on this one. I understood and agree with the author's logic. The point I took home was, since there was no system of qualifications like you might find in a baseball tourney, the nats hardly rate as a overall national championship. This is not to say that it is not a great achievement to do well in a contest with so many entrants. But, it is not as great an achievement as it could be if there were local and regional qualifiers from around the counrty. In 1976, I won the Std class B group at the nats simply because I was the only one to enter. An extreme example I admit, yet it illustrates the point. Again, the point as I understood it, A true national championship contest should be the culmination of a number of local and regional events. The winners of these events would then meet to duke it out for the title of national champ. There should be more required to enter than just time money. Somebody kick this soapbox from under me before I hurt myself :) -- Ron Richardson mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Birmingham, AL, USA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] RDS pockets
David, The idea was brought up I think you missed one of the comments about retailers and stocking. How would they know what sizes to carry? This is especially hard with a new item with no sales history. I think a better idea would be to include some pocket making supplies with the RDS. How 'bout it Harley? At 10:01 PM 8/12/1999 -0400, you wrote: I agree that I would not want to buy a package with a bunch of sizes I wasn't going to use. Perhaps it is remotely conceivable that different sizes could be sold individuallyoh there I go again, thinking out of the box! Call the model police! RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] RDS (RAD) Pocket variant: a metal frame
Perhaps someone can just machine some Delrin pockets. Different cuts for different wire sizes. Make them deep and you can just cut them down to the depth of pocket that suits your need. Wiggle your sticks David Judson Riverside, CA I used to be sick and tired of hearing about the RADS system, but now that I've seen it, I gotta try it. "David L. Stone" wrote: RDS dudes, Pondering the perpetually perplexing Pocket production and performance problems, a slight variation on the basic concept has come to mind: Warning: theoretical--I have not built one yet. Hows about replacing the pocket with two metal rods soldered together at the ends with a gap between just sufficient to accomodate the RDS-rod? It would amount to a small rectangular frame, the long dimension being rods, the short dimension being solder.. This would require hollowing out an appropriate section of the aileron to allow room for the RDS-rod to go in, and to house the frame. The frame would be glued in place perpendicular to the aileron in its neutral position at a point approximately 1/3 to 1/2 way into what would have been the pocket (best position might depend on the angle of the RDS-rod, so as to be sure that the RDS-rod doesn't slip out of the frame at any deflection angle). My inclination would be to cut a slot in the top or bottom of the aileron in order to to insert and position the frame, rather than trying to insert it from the LE opening. You could use whatever diameter of frame rod you wish to allow it to fit inside the aileron space (while providing the correct gap for the RDS-rod). Advantages: 1. WAY simpler to build...just cut a short piece of RDS-rod (shorter than the frame rods so as to not solder it to them) to act as a temporary spacer between the frame rods, lay the three rods next to each other with the RDS-rod bit in the middle as a spacer, then solder the ends of the frame rods together (missing the RDS-rod bit, of course). Done with frame production. Estimated time of construction: 2 minutes of you're a solder whiz, 5 minutes if not. Then glue the frame into the aileron (well, this requires hollowing out a space in the aileron, cutting a slot thru the top/bottom surface, inserting the frame at the correct angle, and wielding your 5-minute epoxy). Pretty easy to do, I think. 2. Less surface area contact between RDS-rod and frame than between RDS-rod and pocket surface, so less friction. 3. Metal outlasts formica (but could rust, I guess...but you could use fiberglass or carbon rods for the frame and glue them together) As soon as I get a chance, I'm going to try this out. David Berkeley CA USA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] stork glider (reviews)
It is considered courtesy to contact the mfg. before press and notify them of a possible problem. Many times, new kits have been updated. Other times, a reviewer might have misunderstood something, or just screwed up. It is nice to give the reading public ALL available information. Wiggle your sticks David Judson Cliff Lindgren wrote: Gordy, I have a few questions for you. snip Or all reports/reviews on poorly kited, inferior workmanship or just downright lousy products abandoned before press.snip . [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 8/11/99 7:34:27 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: purchased mine about 2 months ago from australian importer. Although I am very pleased with the way it flies, I,m also very disappointed in a couple of areas. First It has a black fuzz not good for the hot Australian summers. Unfortunately I wasn't told it was black before purchase. Second I had manipulated the flaps and ailerons when installing the wing servos and really before the first flight I noticed the hingeing had started to tear from each end of the flaps and ailerons. I rang supplier and mentioned the problems. Nothing could be done about it. Don,t get me wrong!!! the STORK flies beautifully, but I think for the $1500 I paid for it, the quality could have been better. My bit finished. GARRY I don't know which Stork you got but it doesn't sound anything like the one we are seeing here in the USA. I just finished a review of the Stork for RC Soaring Digest Magazine and communicated with editors of QFI and Aufwind as well as a half dozen of owner/competitors who all found none of what you are experiencing. Our Stork have white fuselages and no hinge tearing. Our Storks are sailplanes, maybe the glider version isn't the same :-) They cost us under $800 for a complete with wiring harness version. An amazing thermal airplane! Huge lauches and hungrily consumes thermals. There have been a few iterations of the model maybe yours is an older version. I think I would have to 'export' it back to its nest . If you want to see one of the Storks that are coming into the USA (and older version since improved) go to Jim Bacus' web page. I don't have his page but do have his email. A HREF="[EMAIL PROTECTED]"Jim Bacus/A By the way Northeast Sailplane has the very latest version with some mods added especially which include bottom hinged flaps and stiffer fuse resin. A HREF="[EMAIL PROTECTED]"Sal at NSP/A Gordy RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] I'm on it.
Thanks, I'm on it. At 05:38 PM 8/9/1999 -0700, you wrote: Dave, I had the same problem. Lachowski told me the secret. Send to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In body of message: subscribe soaring digest Jim Thomas RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Slope ratings
I have to rate The Avenues in Redondo and Torrey Pines my favorites. The Avenues have a great view of bikini clad women playing volleyball. Torrey has a nude beach below it. Oh yeah, the flying's pretty good to. -Spud Boy SoCal RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Marks Models Wanderer
I have placed a NIB Wanderer kit on gmbid.com/ perfect condition kit from the 1970's I just have to many kits. David RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] WTB: Servo Cans
At 06:10 AM 11/04/1999 -0800, you wrote: Can anyone help me find a supplier for "Servo Cans" to fit JR341's ? = try http://www.scrollsander.com/Soaring-ServoCans.htm RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
