RE: [RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #6696: LMR motor for Pike Superior
Have a look at http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=440307. It's about the crash of a Stratos SL/e, tentatively blamed on an SBEC, which is a stand-alone battery eliminator. Frank -Original Message- From: Tord Eriksson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 12:16 PM To: Soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #6696: LMR motor for Pike Superior On Monday 14 November 2005 16.37, lee wrote: I personally think that the BEC idea for a ship this size is a bad, bad, idea. Rethinking, yes, of course! But one of those gizmos that replaces a rx battery saves a lot of weight. And yes, form factors when it comes to Li-Ion packs can make them impossible to use - but check around, there are many brands! Sensorless Hacker controllers are a blessing, after having used AVeox's sensored, 'nuff said :-)! Tord 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: Soaring V1 #6696: LMR motor for Pike Superior
While I don't think anyone has a definitive answer to the question to BEC or not to BEC, the argument against a BEC is that the system drawing 100+ amps is much more likely to fail than the one drawing 1+ amps. Remember, we trust our unpowered gliders to those Rx packs all the time. Frank -Original Message- From: glide [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 7:48 PM To: Soaring@airage.com Subject: RE: [RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #6696: LMR motor for Pike Superior But what if the rx pack goes south? Then what is left is garbage. If a cell goes bad on the motive pack with a UBEC installed, you still have power to control the servos. Aloha to all on RCSE, Al Battad - WH6VE AMA #506981 -Original Message- From: Dan Neelands [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 3:21 PM To: Soaring@airage.com Subject: RE: [RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #6696: LMR motor for Pike Superior If no one has mentioned it don't forget to look at Neu motors. I am running a 1506 2D 6.71 gearbox on 10 GP 3300s with terrific results. 80 amps with an 18x10 prop in an electric Escape. It's smoother than a Hacker and I can talk to the people who built it on the phone. I had some range issues with a UBEC too. Now that I have a little 4 cell AAA pack in there the worry of motive pack failure is gone as are the range issues. If a cell goes bad in the motive pack or something else it's still a glider! Dan Neelands -- Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2005 15:38:23 -0500 From: Frank Slaughter [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Tord Eriksson [EMAIL PROTECTED], Soaring@airage.com Subject: RE: [RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #6696: LMR motor for Pike Superior Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Have a look at http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3D440307. It's about the crash of a Stratos SL/e, tentatively blamed on an SBEC, which is a stand-alone battery eliminator. Frank=20 -Original Message- From: Tord Eriksson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 12:16 PM To: Soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #6696: LMR motor for Pike Superior On Monday 14 November 2005 16.37, lee wrote: I personally think that the BEC idea for a ship this size is a bad,=20 bad, idea. Rethinking, yes, of course! But one of those gizmos that replaces a rx battery saves a lot of weight. And yes, form factors when it comes to Li-Ion packs can make them impossible to use - but check around, there are many brands! Sensorless Hacker controllers are a blessing, after having used AVeox's sensored, 'nuff said :-)! Tord -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.13.0/167 - Release Date: 11/11/2005 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] Foam F3F
I have owned both a 60 JW and an M60. If you are primarily flying frontside, as opposed to dynamic soaring, I would choose the M60. I can't comment from personal experience on any of the others. I have also seen a LEG One D (I believe with the MH-32 wing) fly, and it appears to be a very capable plane as well. Here's a link to it: http://www.leadingedgegliders.com/index.php?pid=26061 Frank -Original Message- From: Randy Bullard [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, September 03, 2005 1:04 PM To: Soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] Foam F3F I would add an M60 to that list. It and the Gulp are very completive in all sorts of wind. Here is the link. http://www.northcountyflyingmachines.com/aircraft.htm Randy - Original Message - The planes I'm interested in are: 60 JW (Bowman) Super Tron or Screaming Banshee-60 (Tuffplanes) Gulp SR or GV-60 (Steve Drake) S-15 (Wowwings) 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] SoLong UAV
Here's a long thread about the flight, including commentary from some of the pilots. http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=378861 -Original Message- From: Bill Johns [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2005 11:26 AM To: Soaring Yahoo Subject: Re: [RCSE] SoLong UAV On Jun 30, 2005, at 7:43 AM, James V. Bacus wrote: This UAV looks so much like a sailplane... thought you guys might find this interesting that haven't seen it before. http://www.defensetech.org/archives/001647.html Neat. Click on one of the links (http://www.acpropulsion.com/ ACP_PDFs/ACP_SoLong_Solar_UAV_2005-06-05.pdf) and get a good look at the wing cross section. Hey, the molds are made and paid for (we paid for them right??). I wonder if there is any chance they could offer wing sets to sailplane folks. We don't need the solar cells and all, just a little reinforcement for winch launches. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Bill --- It is no bad thing to celebrate a simple life.B. Baggins Bill Johns Colton, WA 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] Rx's
I've used about a billion Quantum 8s with never a hiccup, for what that's worth. My eyesight doesn't appear to be up to RCSE standards, however, so I doubt I've flown at the kind of range that many others here do. The Sombra Shadow 3 (available at http://www.kennedycomposites.com) seems to be the latest in programmable-frequency receivers. I have some limited experience with one and so far it seems solid. Frank -Original Message- From: Cheryl Bill [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 06, 2005 4:41 PM To: Soaring Yahoo Subject: [RCSE] Rx's Greetings! Two quick questions: Any opinions pro or con on the Quantum 8 receiver from FMA Direct?? What's the latest in utterly reliable receiver technology out there for those Rx's that will self-calibrate to the shift and fequency of a Tx's output signal, ala Seeker II. I'm looking for a new Rx or two. Thanks, Bill Johns Colton, WA 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] Ultimate soaring car?
I don't know about it's ultimateness, but my wife's Audi Allroad would fit your criteria perfectly. At a bit less money, and a bit more capacity, a Honda Pilot would be a more utilitarian answer (that's what I drive). Both serve us well in here in Wyoming, with messy passes and forest service roads. Frank -Original Message- From: Jim Laurel [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 1:22 PM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] Ultimate soaring car? So, the discussion about the suitability of Corvettes for hauling sailplanes got me to thinking more about my next choice of vehicle. It should have the following attributes: 1) Space to haul 2 unlimited planes and a 2 meter plane + winch, toolbox, 1 Optima battery, turnaround, radio cases + at least 1, preferably 2 passengers 2) Fast and comfortable for those long hauls to away contests 3) Reasonable fuel economy (20-21mpg highway minimum) 4) All wheel drive, since here in Washington the passes are often a mess, roads are often wet, and I like to ski after work in the winter. 5) Decent driving dynamics 6) Enough clearance to travel forest service roads to slope sites 7) NOT a minivan Here's my short list: --Volvo XC70 --Audi A6 Avant --Audi S4 Avant (not sure if long enough) --Dodge (Mercedes) short wheelbase Sprinter (no AWD yet, but likely for 2007 model year) --Subaru whatchamacallit wagon I have an old Land Rover 110 that has been a project vehicle for 2 years and is now nearing completion. Size-wise, it's about perfect, but it is slow, lumbering, and eats high octane petrol like there's no tomorrow (curse the DOT and EPA for not getting us decent diesel fuel sooner; I'd love to have a nice 300 Tdi rather than the V8). Plus, the HVAC system is useless - pretty much windows up or down. In the plus column, however, it will get you to any slope site you like and then some. It's also got a rooftop tent, which might be nice for those 2-day contests. Let's hear some suggestions! --Jim Laurel 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] Ultimate soaring car?
I don't know if the Allroad is shorter than the A6 Avant, but I just tried a Jim Bag (about 66 long) and it fit fine with the passenger seat all the way back. Frank -Original Message- From: Jim Laurel [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 2:41 PM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: RE: [RCSE] Ultimate soaring car? Yes, yes. The Allroad didn't make my list, though it should have. A bit shorter than the A6 Avant, right? Is the Allroad long enough for sailplane bags when the passenger seat is in the fully aft position? One of our club members is considering a Honda Element, which also looks very spacious and practical. I wonder if they come in AWD? -Jim -Original Message- From: Frank Slaughter [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 11:03 AM To: Jim Laurel; soaring@airage.com Subject: RE: [RCSE] Ultimate soaring car? I don't know about it's ultimateness, but my wife's Audi Allroad would fit your criteria perfectly. At a bit less money, and a bit more capacity, a Honda Pilot would be a more utilitarian answer (that's what I drive). Both serve us well in here in Wyoming, with messy passes and forest service roads. Frank -Original Message- From: Jim Laurel [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 1:22 PM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] Ultimate soaring car? So, the discussion about the suitability of Corvettes for hauling sailplanes got me to thinking more about my next choice of vehicle. It should have the following attributes: 1) Space to haul 2 unlimited planes and a 2 meter plane + winch, toolbox, 1 Optima battery, turnaround, radio cases + at least 1, preferably 2 passengers 2) Fast and comfortable for those long hauls to away contests 3) Reasonable fuel economy (20-21mpg highway minimum) 4) All wheel drive, since here in Washington the passes are often a mess, roads are often wet, and I like to ski after work in the winter. 5) Decent driving dynamics 6) Enough clearance to travel forest service roads to slope sites 7) NOT a minivan Here's my short list: --Volvo XC70 --Audi A6 Avant --Audi S4 Avant (not sure if long enough) --Dodge (Mercedes) short wheelbase Sprinter (no AWD yet, but likely for 2007 model year) --Subaru whatchamacallit wagon I have an old Land Rover 110 that has been a project vehicle for 2 years and is now nearing completion. Size-wise, it's about perfect, but it is slow, lumbering, and eats high octane petrol like there's no tomorrow (curse the DOT and EPA for not getting us decent diesel fuel sooner; I'd love to have a nice 300 Tdi rather than the V8). Plus, the HVAC system is useless - pretty much windows up or down. In the plus column, however, it will get you to any slope site you like and then some. It's also got a rooftop tent, which might be nice for those 2-day contests. Let's hear some suggestions! --Jim Laurel 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] What do you have in your toolbox?
I usually skip the deep cycle battery, winch, and turnaround when I have to hike 500 vertical feet at my local slope. -Original Message- From: Albert E. Wedworth [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2005 6:24 PM To: Dave Brombaugh; soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] What do you have in your toolbox? What to bring to the field?? EVERYTHING! Servo arms for every servo you own Tape Scissors Needle nose pliers Screw drivers of all sizes. Soldering Iron Solder Crescent wrenches Tweezers Hemostats All types of CA glue ( fast, med, slow, rubberized foam friendly ) Epoxy 5 30 min Mixing cups Stir sticks X-acto knife X-acto blades Battery checker Battery chargers Deep cycle Battery Winch Turnaround Radio Planes of all types, one for each condition Ballast Sunglasses Hat Enjoy! Al Albert E. Wedworth ( AL ) ERA Capshaw Realestate REALTOR- ASSOCIATE Cell 530-228-9445 Fax 530-343-1715 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] Glider lost at Utah POTM
Where do you DS at POTM? -Original Message- From: c_j_miner [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 05, 2005 10:20 PM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] Glider lost at Utah POTM To anyone who flies DS on the north side of Utah's Point of the Mountain, please keep your eyes open for a white and blue F3F Nyx. It was lost today while flying above the upper ridge. I lost radio contact (battery problem I think) and it drifted behind the upper ridge near the wind flag at the DS site. I looked for it for three hours but found nothing. My name is inside the model in two locations. Thanks for your help, Curtis Miner 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] Hitec /JR thin Servo insights
The Extreme DS is set up so the elevator servo goes inside the fin, making the linkage about 1 1/2 long. There's room in there for a 5125 or a DS168. I don't know if a WingMaxx would fit or not. Frank -Original Message- From: Jo Grini [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2005 5:59 PM To: Soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] Hitec /JR thin Servo insights Oh I forgot. It has been some talking that the fastest DS performed was with a Hitec 5125 on the elevator So I might have used mine wrong.. :-O 262mph by Kyle Paulson with a 2m Extreme is pretty cool. Hilsen (Regards) Jojo www.grini.no - Original Message - From: Jo Grini [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Soaring@airage.com Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2005 11:43 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Hitec /JR thin Servo insights Sadly I have tried the Hitec 5125MG. I say sadly because it costed me some flying time in 3 great competitions. I even burnt my fingers on one. Flew 10min with one flap in start position and landed on the mark (Nordic championship...). Flipped the model around and ripped the cover off. Man that servo was hot! The Hitec 5125 is really fast. It is great on neutral and fits in most models. But the gears need to be changed. First it gets sloppy - then the gear locks. Hitec could have had a winner here but probably wanted to get the price down with alu gears. If one really need 10-11mm servos there are other choices that should be mentioned. Volz WingMaxx (and Star..) now is digital and the New Futaba 3150 might be a choice! I am bowing to you guys for giving me the chance to compete against you. Hopefully I can also give something back with pictures and txt on the web after the Nats (or maybe even while we are there). A big thanks to what seems to be my team during the F3J-Nats also. Don Richmond, Rob Glover and Larry Ruble have taken me under their wings. BTW I even got a Paypal donation from a Swede today :-) Hilsen (Regards) Jojo www.grini.no Date: Tue, 08 Feb 2005 22:56:05 -0600 From: James V. Bacus [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] Hitec /JR thin Servo insights Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I just noticed Gordy's street address is 9303! You are destined to own that TX... 8-) hahahha P.S. Just sent my donation into the bring JoJo to Nats fund, I sure hope you can make it dude. 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] Ballast ??
Check out this thread from RCGroups: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=250485 I just got some tungsten powder and it's impressively dense. I haven't put it to use yet, so I can't speak from experience about its properties. Frank -Original Message- From: Marta Zavala [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2005 8:56 PM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] Ballast ?? I am looking for a ballast solution for my Trinity Carbon/Acacia 3 slope racers. I want to get them up to the max fai wing loading for unlimited class slope racing. Lead isnt heavy enough and solid tungsten stock is really expensive. Has anyone ever tried making ballast out of tungsten powder? It seems to be quite a bit cheaper than solid tungsten. Can it be compacted enough to make ballast heavier than lead? 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
RE: [RCSE] GliderKing down for good.
Bob, Thanks for all the time effort you have put into it. GliderKing (the site) will be missed, but you'll always be the GliderKing. Frank Slaughter -Original Message- From: Robert Bingham [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 21, 2005 6:44 PM To: 'rcse'; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Yahoogroups Subject: [RCSE] GliderKing down for good. I've made the decision to pull the GliderKing.com website site offline for the foreseeable future. I simply have too much rebuilding to do to bring it back from a nasty hard disk failure from October. The site, it's pictures, it's database, and forum are more or less lost. I was planning on rebuilding, but it's simply not worth the trouble as there are now more sources than you can shake a stick at for information about our industry. It's been fun. Bob Bingham [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-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] One modeler's Christmas observation
I Ultracoted a bunch of gifts one Christmas. It's a lot of work. -Original Message- From: Jack Womack [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 5:38 PM To: Jim Deck; RCSE Subject: Re: [RCSE] One modeler's Christmas observation So don't wrap them... Monokote them!!! Merry Christmas. Jack Womack --- Jim Deck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As a long time R/C modeler and retired statistician, I feel I now have gathered enough data to share the following observation with the RCSE community: Skills acquired during the construction and covering of model aircraft definitely do NOT transfer to the attractive wrapping of Christmas presents! (and a heat gun won't help!!) Taking a break from this arduous task, I wish everyone on RCSE a merry Christmas, Jim Deck 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. __ Do you Yahoo!? Read only the mail you want - Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail 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] Electric flight web sites
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/ -Original Message- From: Wes Gibson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 17, 2004 10:26 PM To: RCSE Subject: [RCSE] Electric flight web sites Can anyone recommend some good knowledge base web sites on electric flight? I've got a lot to learn about motors, speed controls and props. Wes Gibson AMA 607029 LSF 7533 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] Volz servo repairs...everyone knows where :-)
Who carries Volz servos in the US? I've had a hard time finding online. Frank -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2004 8:27 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [RCSE] Volz servo repairs...everyone knows where :-) Make sure you put a return label and the amount of shipping it took to get them here..in the box. They will be returned the same day I see them. No charge for labor since its not my job..its my hobby. Motor or amps are $15, case $5. If you need horns or leads let me know i the box. I like doing the repairs. I hate bothering with packing them up and mailing them. Send them anyway you want, but do not require a signature..it just slows things down. :-) Gordy Stahl9303 LeBeau CtLouisville Ky 40299
RE: [RCSE] No Mitts or Muffs, at least on the hill, This is the way to go
I don't know if this is universal, but I got a Multiplex transmitter tray for my Profi 4000. I figured that since I was accustomed to using a harness for my transmitter, the tray wouldn't be much different - only more stable. I was wrong. I'm accustomed to flying with my thumbs and the tray pretty much forced me to use my fingertips. All of the muscle memory that was trained into my thumbs went out the window. I was lucky to get my plane back in one piece the first time I tried it. For the moment, my tray is in retirement. I'm planning to acclimate myself to it on the simulator this winter. I don't want to argue with Gordy, but I've used my transmitter mitt on the slope a bit and it seems to be OK. I have used it with a DLG, and with an electric- both were also OK. I don't pull out the mitt until it gets really cold, though. I use gloves with the fingertips cut open much more often. Frank -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2004 10:03 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [RCSE] "No Mitts or Muffs, at least on the hill, This is the way to go" http://www.jperkinsdistribution.co.uk/detail.php?JPNO=5508850activepage=1Navmain=Field%20equipmentsubcatname=Field%20accessories Instead of mitts of muffs, this tray is the way to go for slopers. Mitts get in the way and are hard to get in and out of in a rush. Sort of like putting your TX into a pillow case. This tranny tray blocks the wind from your hands and supports the tranny so the sticks are right where you left them, even when you don't have time to find them. From what I could find only available in England, about $60 (39#' UK). Gordy
RE: [RCSE] Transmitter bags
I have the Mongo Transmitter Mitt, as shown at http://www.fatlion.com/bash/. I got mine a year ago, so I believe there's a good chance Katie Kauffman ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) is still making them. Frank -Original Message- From: Jeff Steifel [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2004 7:41 PM To: rcse Subject: [RCSE] Transmitter bags Ok, a few years ago I saw some bags used for slope and foul weather flying. They were canvas with a window, and flannel inners... Cuffs to put your hands in and fly. Keeps hands nice and toasty. Anyone know who makes them? If they are no longer made, does anyone on this list own one? -- 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. 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] What is the current highest capacity for AA size batteries on the market today?
Hi Edgar, There is a Sanyo NiMH HR-3U that's 2300 mah. There is also an AP brand NiMH cell AP-2300AAH that's 2300 mah. Both have button tops. I have not tried either. http://www.batteriesamerica.com has them both. I'm pretty sure the Sanyos are widely availabe. Frank -Original Message- From: Flying High [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 06, 2004 7:05 PM To: exchange Subject: [RCSE] What is the current highest capacity for AA size batteries on the market today? Hello Everyone, I'm looking to upgrade my Tx battery pack and wanted to know what it he highest capacity AA size batteries on the Market today and what is a good source for them?? Thanks in advance, Edgar The Soaring Junkie __ Do you Yahoo!? Check out the new Yahoo! Front Page. www.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.
RE: [RCSE] Anyone flown an Ebay Discus?
Have a look at this thread on RCGroups: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=165221 -Original Message- From: Dave Brombaugh [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 9:55 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [RCSE] Anyone flown an Ebay Discus? AMD - Aero Model Designs. http://www.amdhobby.com/ I have a Ventus from them, but have yet to build it. I'd be curious to know what people's thoughts are on these models as well. 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] Visalia 100th Radio Goal, that was ME!
Before everyone piles on Terry Mickle, we should all note that the extent of his complaining (on RCSE, at least) was this statement: There was a posting before Visalia that there would be a JR 9303 given to the pilot finishing in 100th place. What ever happened with that? Since I finished in 100th place I'm just curios. To me, that doesn't quite qualify as taking a sponsor/donor to task. -Original Message- From: Bill Malvey [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 11, 2004 5:52 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [RCSE] Visalia 100th Radio Goal, that was ME! So I get this, Terry Mickle is unhappy because of a statement made on this list that the DONATED JR 9303 radio was to go to 100th place. I just looked at the original post. Is does indeed say 100th place, but NOT necessarily in open. Here's the message: http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/msg87492.html 100th place overall was: 100 James Ludwigson 2386 Odd he isn't writing posts about this. Further, it amazes me that anyone would take a SPONSOR/DONOR to task for how his donation was given away. I thought John Diniz explained it fairly well. But even if you wanted to hold them to the fire on the 100th place thing, I think it is just as easy to say it was 100th overall, not in open alone. CVRC made the decision, and I can hardly see how anyone can be upset. This was a last minute addition to their prize pool and the club decided how to best use it. Most have no idea how tenuous the relationship is with sponsors and getting donations. If they did, we would see fewer posts along the lines that got this thread started. Makes me wonder how quick JR will be to step up to the plate for more donations the next time they are asked. Oh well, let's get back to bashing Gordy. That's a far better sport!! ~~~ Bill Malvey RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. 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] what bird could it be?
Almost certainly a frigate bird. Here's a link to some pictures: http://www.oceanlight.com/lightbox.php?cs=-148. I've put in a lot of hours on the water in Cozumel and other tropical fishing hotspots, and they're pretty common. Fisherman love them because they're much better than we are at finding fish. Frigate birds are amazing. They are very good thermallers. I can only assume that thermals are generated offshore by sea surface temperature variations, because I've spent many hours watching them speck out 20 miles offshore. In Central America, it's called a tijereta. Frank -Original Message- From: Oscar Taboada [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2003 8:42 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] what bird could it be? Hi, I guess it is not off topic because it is a about a wonderfull marine soaring bird, I have the oportunity to watch this bird in Cozumel (mexican caribe) for many hours and days, It was ammazing how eficcient would it be flying against the wind about 200 meters from the beach (in the ocean) I guess this bird was not thermaling because was not flying in circles, but there were absolutly nothing to create a slope wind current and almost never you can see this bord moving their wings I have tried unsuccesfully to identify this bird on many birds site, maybe somebody here can suggest what bord could it be the size is quite bigger than a seagull and I can bet it is not a seagull or alabtroos, of course it is not a pelikan, please take a look at the fiollowing frontal and top view thanks and brgrds frontal view /\ /\ / \ __ / \ /\ / \/\ __/ \__|body |__/ \_ \___/ Top view note that the tail is not the same length for both sides | / \ / \ / \ /\ / \ /\ / \| |/ \ /\ | | /\ __/ \__|body |__/ \_ | | | | | | | | | | \ / \ / \ / \ / / \ // \\ // \\ // \\ //\ // / / / / / 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] newbie needs help
Try http://www.newcreations-rc.com/ -Original Message- From: sargentw [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2003 11:56 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [RCSE] newbie needs help Where do you find a Push-E Cat? -- sargentw --- Posted from the RCGroups.com Discussion Forums. Visit us at http://www.rcgroups.com --- Win free R/C Gear! View this thread at rcgroups.com: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=162289 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] Apology to the list
I'm sorry I picked a public fight with Gordy. Nobody needs that. I'll not do it again. I can't say I completely regret it, because it did draw out Joe. I found his contribution quite enlightening. Frank 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] Little Big Winch
I've had a Little Big Winch for two years. I think it's great for a one-man show. I've launched planes up to a Zenith with it. The Zenith will stall it if there's any wind (and maybe even if not), but you can still get a perfectly fine launch. Don't expect a big zoom. It's light and compact and easy to carry. Maybe not high-start convenient, but it launches better and is much more versatile than a high start. -Original Message-From: Steve Gibson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Monday, October 27, 2003 7:58 PMTo: rc Soaring ExchangeSubject: [RCSE] Little Big Winch I would like some feedback from flyers who are currently usinga relatively newLittle Big Winch. I would like to know your likes and dislikes concerning this specific winch. I have a small car ( Audi TT ) andonly have room fora small winch. I plan on launching planes ranging from the Artemis/ NYX to a ARF Bird of Time. Thanks, Steve Gibson
RE: [RCSE] throwing peg repair - Acacia DLG
For those who asked about the Acacia, here are my (relatively uninformed) comments Dislikes: - it's heavy. Mine came in at 11.5 ounces with 5 servos - the vertical stab seems fragile to me. The bottom broke where the rudder is cut out. I would have preferred to see the rudder extend all the way to the bottom - the wing mounting holes were wrong I had to route with a Dremel to make the wing fit - it came with no instructions - the fuse is a very tight fit. I couldn't fit a Y-cable to put battery flap on channel 5, so I had to splice them directly. I'm a pretty inept builder, though, so it may not be a problem for most people Likes: - it's really pretty - the wing fuse seem to be well made - it launches high - it flies smoothly and very easily - it's really slippery, with great penetration and a low sinkrate Thanks for all the responses. Frank RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
