RE: [RCSE] re: Right VS Left
Well, since everyone else is putting in their 2 cents worth on this subject, here is mine based on 64 years of experience. (bird watcher, jet pilot, sailplane pilot, model pilot and general BS'er extraordinaire) First and foremost, birds that I have watched (and I've really studied them in several areas of this globe) show NO preference for the direction in which they circle in a thermal. This applies to birds from the Condor to the Falcon. Given, California birds MIGHT be different. :-) As Ben said, thermals other than the cyclonic type, do no rotate. I think some may be confusing total air mass movement with thermal rotation. BTW, you might want to check Ben's credentials; he knows of what he speaks! Now back to your favorite downwind turn and Skeeter program. Gary Retterbush Eisenschmitt, Germany http://www.retterbush.de http://gary.retterbush.bei.t-online.de RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] digital cams for flying shots
I have the Sony DSC-S50 and it has 2 features which are nice for shots of moving planes. First, it has a fast focus mode and secondly, it has a freeze settings mode which is activated like many SLR's. Depressing the button half way freezes the focus and exposure. Then when you press that last little bit you have an instant photo. I would assume others must function along these lines?? The down side of the S50 is that is has no optical finder. One quickly learns to just sight over the top of the case; crude but it works. The next better model (S-70) has an optical finder. To see the results of my very first shots with this camera (last year) see: http://gary.retterbush.bei.t-online.de/Page10682/page10682.html Gary RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [RCSE] 5 cell pack
On second, thought, you probably should not use that pack at that voltage. In the interest of recycling, please send it to me and I'll take care of it for you. ;-) Gary -Original Message- From: glidn [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Sonntag, 18. März 2001 08:20 To: [RCSE] Subject: [RCSE] 5 cell pack Just soldered up and charged a 5 cell 1400 flight pack. Took a no load voltage reading of 6.78 volts. Is that kind of high? I have already used it in my new plane for set up and every thing seems to work just fine but will that high of a voltage cause problems after longer term use? Thanks for any info RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [RCSE] 5 cell pack
Definately! You'll get hooked on the power and speed and won't settle for anything less! Gary -Original Message- From: glidn [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Sonntag, 18. März 2001 08:20 To: [RCSE] Subject: [RCSE] 5 cell pack Just soldered up and charged a 5 cell 1400 flight pack. Took a no load voltage reading of 6.78 volts. Is that kind of high? I have already used it in my new plane for set up and every thing seems to work just fine but will that high of a voltage cause problems after longer term use? Thanks for any info RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [RCSE] piezo gyros
I've used a "Wingo" dual output (aileron) gyro on a couple of my hot electrics and find it to be exactly as advertised (good). The set up I have allows switching it on and off in flight as well as adjusting the sensitivity. Good, fast servos are a must for a gyro of this type to do its job correctly. Most of the scale jet turbine guys over here are using them on the nose gear steering and they make take off much easier. And what would choppers be today without them? Remember, these are not autopilots as most people think of them. They just like to hold the last position. Gary RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [RCSE] MPX Pico 4/5 range
I use a Pico 4/5 in a Dart and fly it as far away as I please without any problems. In other words, the range is the same as any first class receiver. Gary RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [RCSE] De-Constructive Post - Servos's at the Worlds Post
In your own words, Gordy, let's stick to sailpanes. We can all do without your "wonderful, save the world" sermons. Gary Retterbush RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Glass fuse repair
Some have mentioned having to repair a glass fuselage and of course one of the problems is holding a repair patch in place inside the fuse while the epoxy sets. Try using a super balloon (read as condom) taped to a heavy straw. Mark the straw so you will know how deep to insert the balloons later. Best is a one balloon inside the other (2 straws). Very lightly wax/grease the outside balloon so the epoxy will let go. Blow up the inside balloon a little and lay the patch on the balloons. Slide into the fuse and blow up the outer balloon which holds the patch in place. For added holding power you can also blow up the other balloon a little more. Let the epoxy kick and deflate the balloons and remove. You have a perfect patch on the INSIDE. This is also good for epoxying pushrod housings into place. Gary Retterbush RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] FCC Type Acceptance
I think a lot of folks are forgetting what an FCC type acceptance is. The fact that a modified Spectra works just fine in controlling your model does not necessrily mean it will pass FCC acceptance. The test has very little to do with if YOUR model works. It has to do with spurious emissions and splatter onto other freqs and channels. For those who insist on using non-FCC type accepted equipment, I can only hope that you and I don't fly together. We have enough problems with approved equipment, please don't add more problems! Gary Retterbush Eisenschmitt, Germany WB9RHW & DA1PL RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Which servo? <---on topic post
Multiplex MC/V2! WARNING! These servos are addictive and may prolong the life of your models! Gary - Original Message - > Any opinions out there as to the other options? TIA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] duckie range
Tord wrote: >If you use a SWR (standing wave rate) meter, as used by radio amateurs, >you can show that a properly functioning, and tuned, >Duckie is just marginally worse than a normal antenna, It is possible to have a low SWR with almost any antenna, be it a dipole or a 10 element yagi. It does not prove that a Duckie is only marginally worse than a normal antenna. SWR is one thing; gain (or lack there of) is another. Gary DA1PL & WB9RWH RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
