RE: [RCSE] "JR/Specktrum 2.4 Stuff, Bet You Didn't Know This!"
It would be interesting to see that data and stack it up against my latency time! ** Henry P. Schorz Executive Vice President - Chief Scientist ACT Litigation Services 27200 Tourney Road Suite 450 Valencia, Ca 91355 PH: (661) 284-6401 x232 FX: (661) 284-7654 ** Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments may be legally privileged and confidential. If you are not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender and permanently delete the e-mail and any attachments immediately. You should not retain, copy or use this e-mail or any attachment for any purpose, nor disclose all or any part of the contents to any other person. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ira Faberman Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 7:55 AM To: soaring Subject: Re: [RCSE] "JR/Specktrum 2.4 Stuff, Bet You Didn't Know This!" If you guys can't stop this constant bickering, you will force me to actually measure and report the true latency. (I have the technology). Any takers?
RE: [RCSE] "JR/Specktrum 2.4 Stuff, Bet You Didn't Know This!"
I own (and use) the 9303 in 72 mHz, 2.4 Add on Module, and 2.4 Integrated. The only real difference between the 2.4 Module and Integrated that matters is the model memory. I may be a knucklehead (and I have the 72 and 2.4 Integrated on slightly different models, one on a Pike Perfect, and one on a Pike Perfect Light), but I don't notice any difference in response or in latency. I suspect that if I could A/B quickly back and forth between the two radios on the same plane, that I might notice a difference. Where this feature will pay off is on helicopters and/or 3D type electrics. ** Henry P. Schorz Executive Vice President - Chief Scientist ACT Litigation Services 27200 Tourney Road Suite 450 Valencia, Ca 91355 PH: (661) 284-6401 x232 FX: (661) 284-7654 ** Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments may be legally privileged and confidential. If you are not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender and permanently delete the e-mail and any attachments immediately. You should not retain, copy or use this e-mail or any attachment for any purpose, nor disclose all or any part of the contents to any other person. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 3:13 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Soaring@airage.com Subject: RE: [RCSE] "JR/Specktrum 2.4 Stuff, Bet You Didn't Know This!" Gordy, I guess what all this means is that the TX trnansmits your screw-ups faster to the plane? Gee, now everyone will see the plane swerve faster left and right as it approaches the spot. I'm glad I got the new 9303. Chris > Original Message > Subject: [RCSE] "JR/Specktrum 2.4 Stuff, Bet You Didn't Know This!" > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Fri, April 18, 2008 12:47 pm > To: Soaring@airage.com > Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > I have owned an XPS conversion for my 9303 for some time and used it at the > SWC in my Woody, the same carbon fuse challenges apply to their system but > not > much has been done by sailplaners to solve the install to make it work > > I'm new to the JR Spektrum systems so spending more time and thought on it > right nowand like the rest of us, I've been nagging the experts with > questions, so to minimize FAQ's I'll keep sharing what I find out.:-) > > I asked if there was a difference between a dedicated 2.4 9303 and a 9303 > with a Spektrum 2.4 module, cuz you knowlike all sailplaners I'm cheap! > :-) > > I had heard some thing on the fields about one being faster or some such > so didn't pay much attention, but there really is a reason to get the > dedicated 2.4 TX. > > Take a look, > Integrated 2.4 has 2048 resolution and lower latency (faster response time) > then the module system which reads the PPM data stream coming off the pins > into the module. With the module the speed and feeling is the same as a PCM > system. > > Also the integrated X9303 gives you Model Match (model is linked to the > model number in the tx so if you're not on the correct model it don't work) > and > Servo Sync (data stream is changed so servos on the same surface receive > data > at the same time: most noticeable on heli collective and elevators on GS > models). > So there you go! :-) > Gordy > > > > **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car > listings at AOL Autos. > (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851) 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] - Southern California Contest Dates
In making up our club schedule for the year, I need to know dates for the following contests so that we can schedule around them. Does anyone know these dates: 1. Fresno 2 day (Usually end of March or beginning of April) 2. Bakersfield Bent Wing (Usually April) 3. IHLGF Poway (I think it is June 7th and 8th) 4. Sacramento Spring Fling (I believe it is June 21st and 22nd) 5. CVRC Wilson Cup (Usually Sept) 6. CVRC Fall Festival (Usually first full weekend in October) Am I missing any others and does anyone know the dates for those above? Hank Schorz 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] Southern California Contest Dates
In making up our club schedule for the year, I need to know dates for the following contests so that we can schedule around them. Does anyone know these dates: 1. Fresno 2 day (Usually end of March or beginning of April) 2. Bakersfield Bent Wing (Usually April) 3. IHLGF Poway (I think it is June 7th and 8th) 4. Sacramento Spring Fling (I believe it is June 21st and 22nd) 5. CVRC Wilson Cup (Usually Sept) 6. CVRC Fall Festival (Usually first full weekend in October) Am I missing any others and does anyone know the dates for those above? ** Henry P. Schorz Executive Vice President - Chief Scientist ACT Litigation Services 27200 Tourney Road Suite 450 Valencia, Ca 91355 PH: (661) 284-6401 x232 FX: (661) 284-7654 ** Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments may be legally privileged and confidential. If you are not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender and permanently delete the e-mail and any attachments immediately. You should not retain, copy or use this e-mail or any attachment for any purpose, nor disclose all or any part of the contents to any other person. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. 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] Contest Format
This topic always brings a chuckle to me. Larry's idea is the only one (other than rolling dice or cutting cards) that gives everyone an even chance to win with no regard for their skills or equipment. If that's what you're looking for, that's the way to go. But who's looking for that? I've been to contests for over 20 years, and the best pilots, with the best skills and equipment usually win, as they should. What would be the point of anything else? Does winning a contest by luck make anyone feel any better? I doubt it. The real benefit of contest flying (to me) is the comradery, the sport, the challenge, and the competition (the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat). I would never throw that away for a win of a "luck" driven contest. The pilots that are better than I (and there are many), challenge me and push me to fly better. I wouldn't have it any other way! Hank ** Henry P. Schorz Executive Vice President - Chief Scientist ACT Litigation Services 27200 Tourney Road Suite 450 Valencia, Ca 91355 PH: (661) 284-6401 x232 FX: (661) 284-7654 ** Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments may be legally privileged and confidential. If you are not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender and permanently delete the e-mail and any attachments immediately. You should not retain, copy or use this e-mail or any attachment for any purpose, nor disclose all or any part of the contents to any other person. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. 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] Contest Format
This topic always brings a chuckle to me. Larry's idea is the only one (other than rolling dice or cutting cards) that gives everyone an even chance to win with no regard for their skills or equipment. If that's what you're looking for, that's the way to go. But who's looking for that? I've been to contests for over 20 years, and the best pilots, with the best skills and equipment usually win, as they should. What would be the point of anything else? Does winning a contest by luck make anyone feel any better? I doubt it. The real benefit of contest flying (to me) is the comradery, the sport, the challenge, and the competition (the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat). I would never throw that away for a win of a "luck" driven contest. The pilots that are better than I (and there are many), challenge me and push me to fly better. I wouldn't have it any other way! Hank ** Henry P. Schorz Executive Vice President - Chief Scientist ACT Litigation Services 27200 Tourney Road Suite 450 Valencia, Ca 91355 PH: (661) 284-6401 x232 FX: (661) 284-7654 ** Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments may be legally privileged and confidential. If you are not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender and permanently delete the e-mail and any attachments immediately. You should not retain, copy or use this e-mail or any attachment for any purpose, nor disclose all or any part of the contents to any other person. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
[RCSE] Onyx For Sale
From: Langer, Claus [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 3:41 PM To: Dan ; Alex Eremenko; Bela Kenessey ; Bill Centonze; Boyer, Gary; Craig Frump; Derrick Enault ; Duke Rovarino; Ed Devlin; Eric & Rick Underwood; Eugene Haban; Fred Becker; Gus Ruiz; Hank Schorz; Hayden Mitchell; Jack Patzold; JJ ; Joe Wurts ; John Erickson; John Thomas; Keith Smith; Lowell Norenberg; Marc Webster; Mark Johnson; Mc Donald, Dennis; Michael Whitman; Mike Hammers; Pat Bowman ; Peter Illsley; Richard Stubbs; Richard Webster ; Scott Marnoch Subject: Onyx For Sale Onyx Light (not the pod & boom) for sale. Brand-new, includes Hoopes Harness, 4 - HiTec servos, never built or messed with. $600 Call if interested. Home Phone: (661) 251-1380 Claus Langer Field Operations Manager - Gas Transmission Office: (760) 243-6500 Cell Phone: (760) 285-7907 Fax: (760) 243-6580 Pager: (760) 734-9609 E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [RCSE] Re: Condor soaring simulator
I was talking about FS One -Original Message- From: Gustavo Exel [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2006 11:29 AM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] Re: Condor soaring simulator Hank Schorz wrote: >>I have not found the product support to be satisfactory at all. It took >>several days for them to respond to an email. Gustavo Exel wrote: >"Them" in this case are a team of two, and busy upgrading the >software. Did you try the forum http://forum.condorsoaring.com ? Hmmm... I think I messed it all up. Was it about FSOne or about Condor? I was talking about Condor... sorry if I messed it up! Gustavo 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: Condor soaring simulator
"Them" should be more responsive to problems if "Them" wants to have a successful product. The fact that they have only two people is not much consolation when you're trying to make it work. -Original Message- From: Gustavo Exel [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2006 11:09 AM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] Re: Condor soaring simulator Hank Schorz escreveu: >I have not found the product support to be satisfactory at all. It took >several days for them to respond to an email. "Them" in this case are a team of two, and busy upgrading the software. Did you try the forum http://forum.condorsoaring.com ? The Condor program itself is private and commercial, but a large user community has formed around it to provide scenerys, online servers, tasks, and also support, the latter mainly through the forum linked above. Something in the line of Linux and the GNU community. Where do you call for support for Linux? There isn´t even a phone number, but still there are millions of happy customers using it, having problems, asking help and getting responses. Don´t expect good product support from them, but try their forum and I think you won´t be disappointed. Best regards, Gustavo 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: FS One Simulator
I have not found the product support to be satisfactory at all. It took several days for them to respond to an email. -Original Message- From: Jim_Marconnet [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 30, 2006 10:32 PM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] Re: FS One Simulator Hank Schorz Wrote: > Lots of problems with the transmitter setups on this simulator. > > Yes, some folks have had some initial difficulties setting up their own transmitters as compared to buying it with the dedicated "transmitter". But the product support has been terrific so far, and people are loving it once they get the Tx set up and calibrated, etc. See my thread at: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=581117 and the new FAQ at: http://www.inertiasoft.com/fsonefaq/ All new products have some problems when exposed to people and especially to computers in all their various setups. Adding the ability to hook up many different transmitters, including computer transmitters, adds a whole nother dimension to the challenge. My DX6 Tx is working just fine with FSOne. -- Jim_Marconnet Jim_Marconnet's Profile: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/member.php?u=77489 View this thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=585582 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] FS One Simulator
Lots of problems with the transmitter setups on this simulator. -Original Message- From: Gustavo Exel [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 30, 2006 6:52 PM To: Soaring Subject: Re: [RCSE] FS One Simulator Michael Lachowski escreveu: >Anyone out there try out the FS One flight simulator? It includes >Aerotow, Winch, High Start, Slope, and Dynamic Soaring. Not sure about FS, but check www.condorsoaring.com Impressive glider sim, with lots of online contests. Gustavo 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] RCSE [Visalia]
By the way, thanks again Phil for the great job done by you, and the rest of CVRC. It's always a great event and this year was no exception. Thanks again for the hard work. ** Henry P. Schorz Executive Vice President - Chief Scientist ACT Litigation Services 27200 tourney Road Suite 450 Valencia, Ca 91355 PH: (661) 284-6401 x232 FX: (661) 284-7654 ** Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments may be legally privileged and confidential. If you are not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender and permanently delete the e-mail and any attachments immediately. You should not retain, copy or use this e-mail or any attachment for any purpose, nor disclose all or any part of the contents to any other person. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
RE: [RCSE] JR 9303
JR transmitters are positive shift. This is not the transmitter module, but it is in the encoder before the module. You can actually modify the JR transmitters by adding a phase shifter. I have done this for my 8303's. MD is mode 2 (the normal way we fly these days). -Original Message- From: S Meyer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 14, 2006 4:33 PM To: Soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] JR 9303 Have a couple questions for the JR guys. What is the MD2 Mod? Is the Synth module Pos or Neg Shift? Thanks, Steven Meyer LSF IV 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] Anyone have the Visalia Bent Wing Scores?
Anyone have the Visalia Bent Wing Scores? ** Henry P. Schorz Executive Vice President - Chief Scientist ACT Litigation Services 27200 tourney Road Suite 450 Valencia, Ca 91355 PH: (661) 284-6401 x232 FX: (661) 284-7654 ** Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments may be legally privileged and confidential. If you are not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender and permanently delete the e-mail and any attachments immediately. You should not retain, copy or use this e-mail or any attachment for any purpose, nor disclose all or any part of the contents to any other person. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
[RCSE] RE: What are you doing to kill 5125/168 servos?
All of the problems I had were when the 5125’s first came out. Almost all of those I bought stripped one of the gears. Electronics was ok. Since then I have shyed away from them in favor of DS368 ** Henry P. Schorz Executive Vice President - Chief Scientist ACT Litigation Services 27200 tourney Road Suite 450 Valencia, Ca 91355 PH: (661) 284-6401 x232 FX: (661) 284-7654 ** Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments may be legally privileged and confidential. If you are not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender and permanently delete the e-mail and any attachments immediately. You should not retain, copy or use this e-mail or any attachment for any purpose, nor disclose all or any part of the contents to any other person. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
[RCSE] Inexpensive Power towing
Scott Marnoch and I have been doing some towing with the Multiplex Magister and Easy Glider combination. It is a blast. We have two Magisters powered with AXI 2826/08 with a three bladed 11 x 7 prop and two 3-cell lipo 2200 maH battery packs. It is a real blast. Scott made tow cables approx 60’ long, and with the large tricycle gear on the Magister it is easy to get the two up off the ground. With a Castle Creations Speed Controller, you can program the power down to about 300 Watts which is more than enough and keeps up the flight time. You can tow the easy glider quite high and it flys real well, not at all like a foam sailplane. It is lightly loaded (less than 6 oz/ft sq). We modified the glider by building a simple releasable tow hook on it. The Magister has a built in tow release so you can release from either end (glider or tow plane). That came in handy on the second attempt when Scott (flying tow) and I (fling the glider) both realized at the same instant that we had a problem and release both ends simultaneously. That left the tow line free falling and both planes ok. I know that Scott has some pictures of the flying, and I have a couple of the mods that Scott came up with to the Easy Glider for the tow hook if anyone is interested. The Magister is about $110 and the Easy Glider $90 or so. The Magister comes with a stock 680 motor. I tried that first, but it’s a little power short. ** Henry P. Schorz Executive Vice President - Chief Scientist ACT Litigation Services 27200 tourney Road Suite 450 Valencia, Ca 91355 PH: (661) 284-6401 x232 FX: (661) 284-7654 ** Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments may be legally privileged and confidential. If you are not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender and permanently delete the e-mail and any attachments immediately. You should not retain, copy or use this e-mail or any attachment for any purpose, nor disclose all or any part of the contents to any other person. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
RE: [RCSE] Hi Tech 5125MG Digital Wing Servo
I'm curious as to the pedigree of the DS 168. It looks an awful lot like the HS5125. Originally I was using DS5125's and had so many problems, they reside in the "misc only for planes you don't care about" drawer. I'm afraid to use them. I've been using DS368's for ailerons and HS5245's for flaps, rudder and elevator. -Original Message- From: S Meyer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2005 5:37 AM To: Soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] Hi Tech 5125MG Digital Wing Servo I have been using the JR wing servo, DS168, on all four surfaces of my Erasure Xtreme with positive results. http://www.jrradios.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=JRPS168 Steve Meyer SOAR, LSF IV 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] Visalia 2nd Class
Can anyone forward to me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] the email that was posted on the exchange that has the details about the second class at Visalia? Thanks, Hank Schorz ** Henry P. Schorz Executive Vice President - Chief Scientist ACT Litigation Services 27200 tourney Road Suite 450 Valencia, Ca 91355 PH: (661) 284-6401 x232 FX: (661) 284-7654 ** Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments may be legally privileged and confidential. If you are not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender and permanently delete the e-mail and any attachments immediately. You should not retain, copy or use this e-mail or any attachment for any purpose, nor disclose all or any part of the contents to any other person. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
RE: [RCSE] RES Question
I have two Topaz's and love them both. One has the original airfoil, and one has an airfoil just like the AVA (more camber and thus a bit slower with less penetration). I prefer the original airfoil (better penetration). The Topaz is extremely strong and durable. The new Topaz also has a smaller spoiler. I prefer the original wide spoiler. I fly my Topaz with a Futaba Gyro in the mid section just below the wing operating the rudder on final approach. You can get the Topaz from Alberto at Hobby Club. -Original Message- From: Jim and Donna Crook [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, July 25, 2005 5:42 PM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] RES Question I am looking into getting an RES plane and was looking for some feedback from those in the know. I am currently looking at the following planes (no particular order): 1) Soprano RES 2) AVA 3) Danny RES 4) Topaz I am most familiar with the AVA, but the others look interesting as well. Anyone flown more than one of these? How do they compare? Why do you like the {fill in the blank}? Thanks in advance JC In STL 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] CVRC Bent Wing
It was a pleasure to fly with Robin, her brother, and her dad (Bob) at the contest. They are all terrific pilots and nice folks. -Original Message- From: Alberto [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 9:40 AM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] CVRC Bent Wing A big congratulations to Robin McGowan for winning the Junior portion of the Event. She and her Danny are just doing great..!! rgds to all, Alberto www.hobbyclub.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] Visalia Bent Wing
Congratulations to Joe Nave for great flying this past weekend in Visalia at the two day bent wing. He was a landing machine and was not possible to catch. AVA took top award with Joe Nave as pilot, and also 3rd (Mike Reagan) with Joe’s other AVA 5th (1st -3rd -5th) Topaz had 4 in the top 9 (2nd, 4th, 6th, and 9th) Topaz and AVA combined for 7 out of 9 top places. ** Henry P. Schorz Executive Vice President - Chief Scientist ACT Litigation Services 27200 tourney Road Suite 450 Valencia, Ca 91355 PH: (661) 284-6401 x232 FX: (661) 284-7654 ** Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments may be legally privileged and confidential. If you are not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender and permanently delete the e-mail and any attachments immediately. You should not retain, copy or use this e-mail or any attachment for any purpose, nor disclose all or any part of the contents to any other person. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
RE: [RCSE] Can I. . .with the 9303??
The best switch setup is to slightly moddify the radio and move the Elevator dual rate switch to the right front panel (where the thermal/cruise/speed switch is located), move the launch/cruise/land switch one place to the left( where the elev d/r switch was) and rotate it 180 degrees, and move the thermal/cruise/speed switchh (that you took out in the first step) over to the remaining hole to (the right of the launch/cruise/land switch). This will let you operate all of the flight modes with your left thumb. There are instructions (in pdf format) with many pictures on how to do this at www.rcsoaring.com under documents and tips - JR9303 Sailplane Switch Modifications. It taks around 45 minutes, a small soldering iron, and a 6" piece of hookup wire to do the modification. -Original Message- From: Harley Michaelis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2005 7:37 PM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] Can I. . .with the 9303?? Guys. . .excuse my simple inquiry, but with all the frustrations I had with the 8103, I'm reluctant to take the plunge on the 9303. Nevertheless, I must do something pronto about a brand new Tx and have no time to read extensive manuals and fuss with elaborate programming. Would those of you who have the 9303 that has ailerons and elevator on the right stick and throttle and rudder on the left, please tell me this: Will it be a simple programming matter to operate the two flaps to full down on the throttle stick and have elevator compensation? Will the throttle trim tab then effect both flaps? Can I bypass flipping any switches? Is it simple to get rudder mixed in with ailerons? Is it easy to program for Dual Rates on elevator and ailerons? What kind of running time are you getting on the standard battery pack? That's all I need to fly the Genie, the LT/S or the Genie Pro. The other things can come later. I have no time now to deal with them. have rudder mixed in with ailerons. Question. Will the throttle trim tab then move both flaps?remain The other stuff can come later. Would it be a simple and sure programming procedure to do those things??? Also, does the radio allow independent programming for throw and neutrals of each aileron.of each aileron? (1) use the throttle stick to move both flaps to the full down positioonindependently get each flap to a full down position on the throttle stick? (2) Would the throttle trim tab be functional to simultaneously effect up or down movement of both flaps? (2) dial in down elevator compensation with down flaps? (3) independently program each aileron for throws and differential? (4) Mix rudder in with ailerons? 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] Connecticut sailplane flying is alive and well...
Connecticut is a great place to be FROM. -Original Message- From: Chuck Anderson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2005 11:26 AM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: RE: [RCSE] Connecticut sailplane flying is alive and well... At 01:02 PM 4/18/2005, you wrote: >Souther Cal is the place for you!d California is like Texas. Both are great places to be from. :-) 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 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] Connecticut sailplane flying is alive and well...
Souther Cal is the place for you! -Original Message- From: Ed Jett [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2005 9:40 AM To: [RCSE] Subject: Re: [RCSE] Connecticut sailplane flying is alive and well... I guess then MS is very underprivileged. As far as I know we don't have any Starbucks coffee shops. But, I must admit, I haven't been to every town in MS. And as far as I know, there is no one else in east central MS that flys gliders on a regular basis. I'm looking for a job in a location with an RC glider club and a Starbucks or "other designer" coffee shop. Ed Marion, MS - Original Message - From: "Hank Schorz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Hall, Stuart A'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Sent: Monday, April 18, 2005 11:04 AM Subject: RE: [RCSE] Connecticut sailplane flying is alive and well... > Well, as an original Connecticut Yankee (Stratford), I returned home for a > vist a few months ago only to find the statee so underpriveleged, that > there > were only 50 Starbucks in the entire state. Can you imagine that! Where I > currently live (Santa Clarita - Southern Cal) in a small town, there are > 20 > coffee shops (most are Starbucks) just within 5 miles - Now that's > progress! > > -Original Message- > From: Hall, Stuart A [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Monday, April 18, 2005 5:10 AM > To: soaring@airage.com > Subject: [RCSE] Connecticut sailplane flying is alive and well... > > For the past two weekends in a row a rather informal group of fliers has > gathered at a local field in Durham, CT. Last weekend we had 8 fliers, > this > weekend about 7 (some different faces). This is quite a resurgence in > activity from three years ago when I started and I was lucky to find 2 > other > guys at the field on any day. > > The favorite flying around here is handlaunch, either discus or zip start. > 1/2 of the guys have the high buck types (e.g. Taboo) with the other half > having either built up Gamblers or homemade ships. > > This is quite a resurgence in unpowered flight. While there is an > esailplane > club nearby, for several years anyone in the local area wanting to fly > without motors with more than one or two other guys, such as at a contest, > would have to travel to Long Island, NY, up to the Charles River club in > Massachusetts, or Maine. While there are no plans for any contests > locally, > and we will still travel to those locations to get our LSF vouchers > points, > it is quite nice to see so many thermal/sink indicators in the sky at > once. > It makes flying so much easier! > > So how is sailplane flying attendance in your neck of the woods? > > > p.s. The glow fliers were outnumbered for these two weekends in a row. We > even had interest from several of the free flight guys wanting to dust off > their '76 polyhedrals, put in new radio gear and come flying again. Sweet! > > 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] Connecticut sailplane flying is alive and well...
Well, as an original Connecticut Yankee (Stratford), I returned home for a vist a few months ago only to find the statee so underpriveleged, that there were only 50 Starbucks in the entire state. Can you imagine that! Where I currently live (Santa Clarita - Southern Cal) in a small town, there are 20 coffee shops (most are Starbucks) just within 5 miles - Now that's progress! -Original Message- From: Hall, Stuart A [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 18, 2005 5:10 AM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] Connecticut sailplane flying is alive and well... For the past two weekends in a row a rather informal group of fliers has gathered at a local field in Durham, CT. Last weekend we had 8 fliers, this weekend about 7 (some different faces). This is quite a resurgence in activity from three years ago when I started and I was lucky to find 2 other guys at the field on any day. The favorite flying around here is handlaunch, either discus or zip start. 1/2 of the guys have the high buck types (e.g. Taboo) with the other half having either built up Gamblers or homemade ships. This is quite a resurgence in unpowered flight. While there is an esailplane club nearby, for several years anyone in the local area wanting to fly without motors with more than one or two other guys, such as at a contest, would have to travel to Long Island, NY, up to the Charles River club in Massachusetts, or Maine. While there are no plans for any contests locally, and we will still travel to those locations to get our LSF vouchers points, it is quite nice to see so many thermal/sink indicators in the sky at once. It makes flying so much easier! So how is sailplane flying attendance in your neck of the woods? p.s. The glow fliers were outnumbered for these two weekends in a row. We even had interest from several of the free flight guys wanting to dust off their '76 polyhedrals, put in new radio gear and come flying again. Sweet! 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] JR9303 Modification On Line
Joe Nave at rcsoaring.com was kind enough to put the document on line at www.rcsoaring.com under documents and tips. http://www.rcsoaring.com/docs/JR9303.pdf ** Henry P. Schorz Executive Vice President - Chief Scientist ACT Litigation Services 27200 tourney Road Suite 450 Valencia, Ca 91355 PH: (661) 284-6401 x232 FX: (661) 284-7654 ** Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments may be legally privileged and confidential. If you are not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender and permanently delete the e-mail and any attachments immediately. You should not retain, copy or use this e-mail or any attachment for any purpose, nor disclose all or any part of the contents to any other person. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
[RCSE] JR9303 Modifications
A PDF is available with complete instructions and pictures on how to do the switch relocation modification to put both three position switches on the left front panel so that the LAUNCH/CRUISE/LAND and SPEED/CRUISE/THERMAL switches can be activated by your left thumb. From: ELEV LAUNCH FLAP FLAPERON SPEED AILE D/R CRUISE TRIM TRIM CRUISE D/R LAND THERMAL To: LAND SPEED FLAP FLAPERON ELEV AILE CRUISE CRUISE TRIM TRIM D/R D/R LAUNCH THERMAL Email me for the pdf: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ** Henry P. Schorz Executive Vice President - Chief Scientist ACT Litigation Services 27200 tourney Road Suite 450 Valencia, Ca 91355 PH: (661) 284-6401 x232 FX: (661) 284-7654 ** Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments may be legally privileged and confidential. If you are not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender and permanently delete the e-mail and any attachments immediately. You should not retain, copy or use this e-mail or any attachment for any purpose, nor disclose all or any part of the contents to any other person. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
[RCSE] 9303 Sailplane Modification
After using it for around 3 months in the conventional way (way it was intended to be used), I modified my JR 9303. This was also prompted by the way Joe has set up his 9303. He programmed the Elev D/R switch on the far left to be launch mode on/off (toward you or down is on), and he programmed the Land/Cruise/Launch switch to be Thermal/Cruise/Speed. I think he also had to change the wiring on one of the switches, or turn it around. This allows all of the various modes to be accessed with your left thumb so that you can keep your right hand on the stick where it belongs. My solution was slightly different, and required a tiny bit of easy rewiring and relocation which is very easy on this radio. The total modification took around 45 minutes including figuring out what to do. The result is that my far left switch is Launch/Cruise/Land switch moved over one position to the left and rotated 180 degrees so that Launch mode is toward you (down) and Landing Mode is full up or away. The three position switch from the right (Thermal/Cruise/Speed) is then relocated where the left three position switch was located (requires one longer wire). The Elev D/R switch that was on the far left is now where the Thermal/Cruise/Speed switch was located next to the Ail D/R switch. The radio front panel switches are now located as follows (from left to right): Land Speed Flap Trim Aux Trim Elev D/R Aile D/R Cruise Cruise Launch Thermal I will be modifying another for a friend and I will take some pictures of what to do. If anyone else is interested just email me direct and I can send you the info on how to do it. ** Henry P. Schorz Executive Vice President - Chief Scientist ACT Litigation Services 27200 tourney Road Suite 450 Valencia, Ca 91355 PH: (661) 284-6401 x232 FX: (661) 284-7654 ** Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments may be legally privileged and confidential. If you are not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender and permanently delete the e-mail and any attachments immediately. You should not retain, copy or use this e-mail or any attachment for any purpose, nor disclose all or any part of the contents to any other person. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
[RCSE] Thanks CASL
Thanks to the group from CASL for a real nice contest. Special thanks to Darwin for his usual teriffic and professional job. ** Henry P. Schorz Executive Vice President - Chief Scientist ACT Litigation Services 27200 tourney Road Suite 450 Valencia, Ca 91355 PH: (661) 284-6401 x232 FX: (661) 284-7654 ** Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments may be legally privileged and confidential. If you are not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender and permanently delete the e-mail and any attachments immediately. You should not retain, copy or use this e-mail or any attachment for any purpose, nor disclose all or any part of the contents to any other person. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
[RCSE] SWC Scores By Rouud
Joe Nave has done a real nice set of graphs showing the distribution of times by flight group with one graph for each round. It’s very interesting. Here is the link: http://www.rcsoaring.com/scores/05casldetails/05casldetails.htm Thanks for the work Joe, Hank Schorz ** Henry P. Schorz Executive Vice President - Chief Scientist ACT Litigation Services 27200 tourney Road Suite 450 Valencia, Ca 91355 PH: (661) 284-6401 x232 FX: (661) 284-7654 ** Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments may be legally privileged and confidential. If you are not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender and permanently delete the e-mail and any attachments immediately. You should not retain, copy or use this e-mail or any attachment for any purpose, nor disclose all or any part of the contents to any other person. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
RE: [RCSE] gyro
The Futaba 351 works on ailerons so I'm sure it would work on a vee tail -Original Message- From: Shape [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2004 6:46 PM To: RCSE Subject: [RCSE] gyro Was wondering if anyone knows of a gyro that will work on a V-tail RES plane. Would kneed to be able to plug both servos into it. 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] nagging 9303 issue
I have programmed my 9303 to do all of what you need. There is no need to have a landing switch that allows the throttle stick to provide flaps/crow/elevator comp. I do reduce the diff with the landing switch, but never have it turn the throttle stick on/off ... it's on all the time. -Original Message- From: Glauco Lago [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 12:02 PM To: Jon Stone Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [RCSE] nagging 9303 issue I flew with a Futaba 8U for several years and forgot to activate the landing switch only few times but now I'm a happy owner of a 9303 and decided to try something different. What I'm doing is having the landing flaps and flap-elev mix always on and assigned to the throtle stick. The right lever sets the amount of launch camber using two linear mixes with the Aux 4 channel. The left lever is used to camber changes during the flight. So right now I have only one switch to change from launch to cruise (I'm using the top right switch behind the trainer switch). If I wanted to actually use a landing mode to change trims and expos it still could be done but the way it is if I forget to flip the landing switch most of the landing functions would still work. Glauco On Fri, 29 Oct 2004 10:40:41 -0700, Jon Stone <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I'm real close to buying a 9303, but have this one nagging concern I can't > seem to work around. I can deal with the different switch locations, etc. > Just as being different. No big deal. The 9303 has many super positive > features that I find very attractive. > > First, let me say I've been heavily influenced by the Airtronics way of > doing things, as I have owned a Vision, and now a Stylus for several years. > I program the radio specifically to reduce pilot workload. Less things to > think of and less things to remember. This has lead me to use the > flight-mode switch to control almost all settings. The XP9303 also shares > this philosophy. Great! Just what I am looking for. Lots of free mixers > too. Seems almost trivial to setup a wing with 6 servos on the TE. > > I have this one nagging issue about landing mode. I realize the 9303 can > have the FLAP -> ELEV mixing in all flight modes, so there is no safety > issue (ala 8103). > > When I use crow for landing mode, I want several different mixes. Things > like reverse diff, aileron -> rudder, etc. As you may know, with the Vision > and Stylus, landing mode is automatically engaged when the flap stick starts > to be pulled down. This overrides any other flight mode in place at the > time. Not so with the 9303. > > With the 9303, the pilot must remember to pull the flight mode switch to > engage LAND mode. This is fine. But... when is a guy to pull that landing > mode switch? If I pull landing mode at 1 or 2-minutes to go, then handling > will quirky when I'm cruising around. If I forget to put it in landing mode > at all, handling will suffer on final approach. Ideally, I think landing > mode should engage precisely when I start to pull the flap stick. Not > before, not later. There's that pesky Airtronics mentality. ;) > > To me, this is a serious pilot work load issue, ideally rememberin to pull > the LAND switch just as I'm entering my final turn. I certainly do not > need one more thing to remember to do during the last 30 seconds of flight. > > So, JR experts... how am I supposed to do things with this radio? Is a > lobotomy required? I'm ready. > > Thanks, > > Jon 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] Visalia Bent Wing Scores
Are the scores posted anywhere?
[RCSE] Pictures of Agate vaporization
I must say it was quite spectacular! The only one I could think of blaming, was my timer, the ex sparky – Lowell Norenberg! Actually the fuse may one day fly again (smoke damage only), but all of the equipment was lost, as you might expect. On a brighter not, so to speak, I was given the fuse from the power line I knocked out as my trophy of the day, and all of my remaining flights in RES class with the Topaz were quite short patterns.
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Re: [RCSE] Visalia Bent Wing contest... Got TOPAZ???
Just give them a chance to review it. I can’t imagine on what grounds they would make a decision to remove RES planes from the RES class unless of course they change the class to RES classic which would then leave out lots of RES planes. I know that pilots like Art McNamee fly built up wings on an Addiction or Compulsion fuselage. How would that be allowed then? Hank Schorz
[RCSE] Topaz
I finished my Topaz and flew it this past weekend. Very impressive. Mine cam out at 36.2 oz and neede no nose weight. For skegs, I used a Tim McCann “V” skeg on the rear, and I made a nose skeg from G10 for the nose (although a friend used a Tim McCann nose skeg for his and it worked great). I hooked up the spoiler by putting an HS-85 below the wing on the outside, with the linkage up through the precut hole. The HS-85 jus barely fit, and an HS-81 might work better for this. I also removed the silicon hinge and replaced it with tape and also removed the spoiler control arm, drilled a new hole just over the rectangular precut hole, and replace the spoiler control arm with one made from brass with a longer moment. I then used a standard klevise with a very short “z” bend rod. One can get a full 90 degrees (although not needed) of easy travel with plenty of servo push. The Topaz flys very well and the wing looks a bit like the old Mirage with plenty of dihedral. It turns well and behaves. IWe all launched on a full 12 volt winch with no problems although pedaling. Good zoomies presented no problems, and there was no flexing on the way up. All in all I think it’s much like the highly touted AVA (I have one of these as well). It was pretty breezy on Sunday, and the Topaz handled the wind just fine with more penetration that you might expect for 36 ounces. Wing loading around 5.5 oz/sq ft. Hank Schorz
[RCSE] AVA Construction Pictures
Anyone have any pictures that might show contruction techniques on the AVA?
[RCSE] JR8103
I've been using an 8103 for about two years. I love the radio, but only after a slight modification. The standard way to get landing mode (crow) and camber, is to use the left vertical stick and a switch. Very bad idea since you have to remember to throw the switch when landing. I swapped that switch (which was on the front panel) with the timer switch (on the top left rear - where the launch/reflex should be), and replaced the timer switch with a nice push button that can easily be reached with my thumb. Lastly, I added a micro rotary switch to the left side near the top, and rerouted the wires from the right top pot, and assigned this to camber. It really seems natural to have those functions positioned that way (like the vision), and it's a real simple modification. I'd say that after that, the 8103 has more functionality that the Vision, and somewhat less than the Stylus. Hank Schorz RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Visalia September Schedule
I normally go up to CVRC for their normal Spetember contest, and for the Landing Cup Contest held on a different day. Does anyone know the dates and times for these two contests? Hank Schorz RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]