[RCSE] Re:Motor limiter launch---is incorrect! You can have ANY Motor
Gee Gordy, I'm a LSF level 4 who likes to fly electric sailplanes. Don't put me down because I like to fly something you don't. Ed Franz
[RCSE] Multiplex EVO Batteries
Hi Jim, Take a look at Hobby Horse, they have 1800ma Evo TX packs for $16.99. http://www.hobbyhorse.com/multiplex_radios.shtml Ed
[RCSE] 60 F3J contest at Dayton Sunday
Hello all, This Sunday I am holding a 60 F3J contest at Dayton Ohio. All flights will be off of mini Hi-Starts, so it's time to bring out that old javelin H/L to fly again! The contest will be in an F3J rules type MoM format. So dust off that old H/L, put a hook on it and come join the fun. The contest will start around 11, I will be there around 9 so that you can trim out your plane on the Hi-Starts. Ed Franz
[RCSE] 60 F3J contest
Hi Guys and Gals, Come join us at Dayton, OH June 1st at the DARTS field for a 60 F3J contest to be flown off of Mini hi-starts. Time to drag out all those old javelin H/L's out of the basement and fly them again! I know you have a old Monarch, Logic, or other planes you don't fly anymore. Come join the fun. If you don't have a old javelin plane , tape a hook to your DLG. The contest will be flown F3J style rules with varying fight windows. yes, that means you can relaunch in your round. You can PM or e-mail me for rules and such if you are not sure what F3J rules are. Come join the fun June 1st! Ed image001.gif
[RCSE] Re: World Soaring Masters: Day One
Hey there Ben, Thanks for the update on the Soaring Masters day 1. Wish I could be there, then again maybe not.:-) By the way, are you sure that you and Gordy are at the same contest? Say hello to the CSS boys for me. Ed
[RCSE] RCSE] World Soaring Masters - Day Two
Is it just me? I cant pull up page 2. Ed
Subject: RE: [RCSE] R.I.P. Friend
My deepest condolences go out to you Johnny. It just wont be the Nats with out Butch there. He will be missed. Ed
[RCSE] Airtronics RD8000 Transmitter for sale
For Sale: Airtronics RD8000 transmitter on channel 18. Was used as a back-up, so it has very little use. Has the 1100ma TX battery upgrade, will include the original 700ma battery. Will also include the wall charger, paper work and such. $145 shipped in US. Also have an Airtronics 92Z receiver on channel 18 for sale. $45 shipped in US. Thanks, Ed Franz
Re: [RCSE] Old DJ Aero Monarch 2M...
Hey Rudy, Remember the time you blew the nose off on the launch! Then there was the time Ben landed his on the power lines, talk about a fire ball! Monarchs have a history here in Cincinnati. Ed
[RCSE] Paging Johnny Berlin
Hey Johnny ping me back. We have some business to finish. Ed
[RCSE] Sailaire is sold
The Sailaire is sold pending funds. Thanks, Ed
[RCSE] Hacker B20 15L for sale
For Sale: NIB Hacker B20 15L w/gearbox Perfect for that new F5J, $110 shipped Thanks, Ed
[RCSE] FS Stylus Module
For sale, Airtronics Stylus module on channel 45. $55 shipped. Thanks, Ed Franz
[RCSE] Ballast tube install
I need someadvice from the group. I am installing the ballast tube in my Graphite and am wondering what is the best way to attach the end of the tube at the rear of the fuse. What do most people do, just use epoxy or what? Thanks, Ed
[RCSE] 2003 Nats web pages
To All, The 2003 Nats Registration Status page and Frequency Allocation pages are now up at the LSF web site at: http://www.silentflight.org/NATS2003/Register.html http://www.silentflight.org/NATS2003/FreqAlloc.html You can see there what channels are open, some are almost full and some are already closed. It would be wise to get your Nats entry forms in to insure that you get in on the channel that you want.The first batch of conformation letters have just gone out, you can also see what channel you are on by looking at the registration page. I will be updating these web pages every two weeks or so. Many thanks to Jack Strother for giving me the space to post these on the LSF site. Ed Franz 2003 LSF/AMA NATS Registrar 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] Hi-start H/L F3J
I been thinking about this for awhile and have decided to run this format as a contest this year in the Cincinnati/Dayton area. I plan to run a hi-start H/L F3J contest. The rules will be pretty much the same as in full size F3J except for the fact that we will use H/L's (1.5 meter) on a short hi-start and the landing task will be a little different. My plan for landing is to have a 25 point, 25 foot in or out landing circle with a kicker. The kicker is that you can stand inside the circle and catch your plane if you like. This takes away the advantage of an aileron or flapped H/L in the landing circle. It will be run MoM just like a normal H/L of F3J contest, most likely seeded MoM like most of the contests here in the mid-west. Task times will start at 5 minutes and go from there, maybe all the way up to 10 minutes like the full size version. This is a great way to get into F3J on a low budget. Everyone has a old javelin launch plane they can throw a tow hook on. So dig out that old Monarch, Logic, Spectre, Little Bird, or other old H/L that is gathering dust in the shop. You could even throw a hook on your new DLG if you wanted. This opens up a new life for your old planes, and there are many ARF's out there that would be great in this contest. Well, what do you think? I think it will be a blast! E-mail me if you are interested and I will keep you updated on dates and such. Ed Franz CSS/ DARTS 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] Stylus problem part 2
A while back I posted about my Stylus having problems centering. Well, I talked to Airtronics and they knew about the problem. It seems when the lithium battery in the transmitter starts to go bad the lack of centering is one of the signs. I sent in my radio and today was the first time I have used it sense I got it back. What a difference! I had no centering problems at all the whole day. So if your Stylus starts to act funny it is probably time to send it back for the replacement of the lithium battery in the transmitter. I put a small piece of tape with the date I had the battery changed under the module to remind me when I had it done. Airtronics says every three years or so. Ed Franz
RE: [RCSE] elevator servo?
The only servo I have had fail was a Hitec HS 55, cost me a DLG. Two or three other guys around here had them fail about the same time. Maybe just a bad batch. Ed Franz RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [RCSE] ADS ONCE AND FOR ALL
Yes to ads! Ed Franz RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] 2001 CSS Intergalactic H/L contest
Just a reminder that It's that time for the 2001 Intergalactic H/L contest in Cincinnati! It will be this sunday, Sept. 23 at the CSS club field. Come test your skills against defending Nats champ Bruce Davidson, Paul Siegel, Oleg Golovidov and many of the top pilots in the mid-west. Registration will open at 8:30, pilots meeting at 9:15, first round at 9:30. Entry fee is $10, plaques to 3rd place. Come join the fun! For maps to the field and lodging info see the CSS web site at: ttp://www.cincinnatisoaring.org/ The tasks this year will be: 110-20-30-40-50-60-70-80-90 sec ladder 28- 1 minute maxs 34- 2 minute maxs 4Total time, 2 minute max 51-2-2-3 minute flights 63- 3 minute maxs 73- 3 minute maxs 82- 4 minute maxs All the rounds will be 8 minutes, and unlimited throws. Ed Franz CD RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Bird of Time
Guys, All this talk of the Bird of Time reminded me the a few years back in Flying Models (I think), Dave Thornburg did a review of the Dynaflite BoT kit. If I remember right he was not overwhelmed by the quality of the kit, and gave a few recommendations on how to improve it. If anyone is interested I could take a look and fine out what issue it was in. Ed Franz RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] SideWinder DLG
I flew my SideWinder DLG from Pole Cat Aeroplane Works this morning for the first time. All I can say is WOW, this discus launch stuff is cool! By my third launch I was getting massive launch height. The difference between javelin launching and discus launching is the difference between launching a Gentle Lady or a molded plane on the winch. The plane flies great, very easy to fly. Real nice glass work on the fuse and wing, good price too. Best part is, after a morning of flying I'm not sore at all. More than I could say after a morning of javelin launching. Just too cool. Ed Franz RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] CSS Memorial Contest
Cincinnati Soaring Society May Memorial contest The first stop on this years OVSS contest season is in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 1920. There will be two days of seeded man-on-man unlimited class thermal flying. Trophies to fifth place each day with an overall trophy for the weekend. Fees are $15 per day. There will be a low cost BBQ lunch available on field each day. For more information please contact CD's Barry Anderson at [EMAIL PROTECTED], or Ed Franz at [EMAIL PROTECTED] For maps to the field and hotel information see the CSS web site at www.cincinnatisoaring.org. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] transmitter crystal changing
Am I wrong, or did this Horizon tech just say it was OK to change crystals in a transmitter module? Karl JeriLynn wrote: I have a JR 8103 transmitter and am currently on channel 17. I want to get channel 22 crystals. Do I just need the crystal or. do I need to get another module which is tuned with a 22 crystal in it? When in doubt, ask the experts ... as I did (see below). - From: product support [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "'[EMAIL PROTECTED]'" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2000 14:19:57 -0500 Andrew, Thank You for your question. You do not have to send your transmitter or receiver in to have them tuned. With the ABCW circuitry, it allows us to center tune the equipment to a specific channel. You can in theory go from channel 15 to 59 and not have a problem. I recommend no more 20 channels above or 20 channels below the original channel, and then range check the transmitter with the engine running and the engine off. If everything is ok after that then you should be set to go. If you have any further questions please call us toll free at 877-504-0233. Thank You, Horizon Product Support Team Did I read this wrong? Ed Franz RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
