RE: [RCSE] cutting accurate templates for foam cutting
The two ways I have thought of are; cutting out the paper template and trying to retrace the image onto the template and pushing pin holes through the paper onto the template material creating a connect the dots outline. But neither sounds very professional. How about gluing the printed template right onto the template material with rubber cement or contact cement, and then cutting/sanding until it lines up with the printed line? Who cares about professional if it works... (grin) Regards, Joel RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [RCSE] Covering Material Weight
Here's one I did a few years ago: http://www.charlesriverrc.org/articles/construction/joelfoner_materialweight s.htm (sorry for the long URL - that should all be one line) Regards, Joel Joel Foner Webmaster - Charles River Radio Controllers http://www.charlesriverrc.org/ IRCHA #1458 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - PGP DH Public Key Fingerprint 838A 0167 24AD 760B 4BB2 0560 2675 F9E9 5E8F 418C - RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] It's here... Chris Kaiser's Kahu DLG plans are waiting for you!
Chris has kindly offered to put his design up for all to see, and after a little web fooling around it's up. The page has a description and construction notes, along with an Acrobat PDF of both a 3-view and the wing bagging layup details. Thanks for sharing, Chris! This kind of community spirit makes a lot of people happy, and helps to brew even more great ideas. The Kahu DLG page is at (this next URL should be all on one line): http://www.charlesriverrc.org/articles/kahudlg/chriskaiser_kahudlg.htm Also see our Articles Tips index page for more online plans and other information. The left column of the index is the online plans, including Mark Drela's Apogee updates (now available in a handy 30 version ;). http://www.charlesriverrc.org/articles.htm Regards, Joel Joel Foner Webmaster - Charles River Radio Controllers http://www.charlesriverrc.org/ IRCHA #1458 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [RCSE] DS'ing the TJW
Today I went back to the DS site to test my new F3F toys, the wind was perfect this time. I gave the JW another try, and it turned into a DS monster this time. What was different about the second time? Stronger wind? Different direction? Sounds like maybe the first time there just wasn't enough air for the ship to get into proper cruise attitude or something... Regards, Joel
RE: [RCSE] JR Data Safe...
Question to anyone using it...are you happy with how it works? Yes. Any special problems you encountered? Nope. (Can you modify settings on the computer, and then download them?) Work with non-digital trim transmitter? I'm using the non-digital 8103. No, you can't modify the settings on the computer and then put them back. I'm using it mostly to have a backup to cover two scenarios: 1) Have to send the transmitter back for servicing, and don't want to reprogram everything 2) A way to stash the complete configuration before doing a "let me think this over from the start" kind of rework on a setup. With the DataSafe it's only a few seconds to put things back the way they were. (Yes, you can use a "spare" model slot, but I don't have that many to spare, and I'm always a bit nervous about accidentally overwriting a "good" model configuration.) Anyone looking to sell their copy? Sorry... Hope this helps, Joel RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [RCSE] Cockpit presets the easy way
There are other issues. Like no warranty after the mod? Joel RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [RCHLG] [RCSE] Preserving the Javelin Launch
Agreed. Sorry. Guess I switched back to thinking about what happens if and when the "full size" 1.5m class goes predominantly to tip launch - and at what point it makes javelin launch go "out of style". My gut feeling says that for a jock with good running-throw technique, JL will be slightly more effective with a 0.75m span. But the TL option is still there as a great near-equalizer for fliers who cannot or don't want to JL. That's an interesting observation. Would you suspect that the launch differential between a more athletic and less athletic person would be any different with the 1.5m class, or would TL perhaps even things out a bit even there? It seems that very different muscle groups are involved, and having lots of running speed/strength would make very little difference for TL - so maybe having a less athletic person with TL vs a highly athletic person with their choice of launch might be a closer match? Just curious, Joel RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] RC-customized, pre-programmed scanner for under $200!
On the topic of RFI, Channel Check and such (must be _that_ time of year again too)... There has been a presumption in the whole discussion that scanners are very expensive, hard to use, etc. I've been using a very inexpensive ICom handheld scanner for two years now, and have prevented many crashes with it (my own and others, sport flying and contests) - both from transmitters left on AND from channels that for one reason or another have had intermittent RFI present on the band. There are scenarios in which channel check could be useful. Many of them require that _everyone_ has it. There are other scenarios wherein even if everyone has channel check you can be downed by another transmitter on your frequency. I won't rehash it here unless prodded strongly as it's been said and flamed before... The approach below is for those of you would like a more comprehensive solution, and want it now. In order to help dispel the myths, and help remove the hurdles to owning a scanner, I've put together a few pages with: - an interference scanning FAQ and how-to - a description of an inexpensive, high sensitivity scanner that can be set up with all 50 "standard" RC channels on one scan bank (with slots for 400 channels from 500 kHz - 1 GHz) - an RC configuration file, COMPLETELY PRE-BUILT, that YOU CAN DOWNLOAD FOR FREE and load into your scanner using the available software - a quick-start sheet, set up to be printed either on 8x11" or three 4x6" index cards, with the common commands Here is our Articles Tips Index: http://www.charlesriverrc.org/articles.htm (the RFI FAQ is in the Electronics Column, and the ICom IC-R2 pages are linked on the Radio Systems page - also in the Electronics column) Here is the direct link to the ICom IC-R2 overview, setup file and how-to pages (the link below should be all on one line): http://www.charlesriverrc.org/articles/radio/joelfoner_icomicr2.htm Here is the direct link to the RFI scanning FAQ (the link below should be all on one line): http://www.charlesriverrc.org/articles/radio/joelfoner_rcrfi_scanningfaq.htm I've been mostly figuring this out with the assistance of the folks on the RC Jets list - when this idea was floated they were all over it (wish I had a commission for the units sold as a result of the discussions and putting these pages together - but I don't!). PLEASE ALSO NOTE: I've researched (and have in hand) a couple of other units in the ICom line that folks have graciously sent me for comparison. The funny thing is that, for some reason, the unit I originally picked has the best sensitivity of the group in the RC bands - the next couple models "up the line" have lower sensitivity, even if they have more features. Stay tuned for more info as I get it together (pun intended!). Also, any comments on these pages are welcomed. Regards, Joel RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] DS slopes in New England?
After watching all of Lift Ticket (present from you-know-who!) I gotta find a DS slope in New England... That video is just beyone belief. If you don't come away from it panting and drooling you're in the wrong hobby! The "Got Foam?" bit is just too funny also - the kids just want to see that section over and over again... Has anyone successfully DS'd anything anywhere in New England? Somewhere in Massachusetts would be "too cool"... I'm hoping to find that someone has blazed the trail here on the left coast, where we don't have the benefit of Parker Mountain and the "DS dieties", but that won't stop me if no one's tried yet! Thanks in advance, Joel RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [RCSE] Cockpit Master/JR
I have one, but I'm out of town at the moment and it's on the home PC... If I remember right I had to do only a couple of things: 1) The throttle channel was reversed. 2) If I remember right, the sensitivity was too low on aileron and somewhat for elevator for most planes. You can either set the sensitivity under Options in CMaster, or increase the travel on your TX. Does this help at all? If not, please write send me an off-list not and I'll get a copy to you as soon as I get back in town (early next week). Regards, Joel P.S. Does anyone else have transmitter setups to share, or airplane configuration files to share? If there's interest I could put together a page on our web site for downloading this stuff... Joel Foner Webmaster - Charles River Radio Controllers http://www.charlesriverrc.org/ IRCHA #1458 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - PGP DH Public Key Fingerprint 838A 0167 24AD 760B 4BB2 0560 2675 F9E9 5E8F 418C - -Original Message- From: David Crutchley [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2000 5:59 PM To: soaring Subject: [RCSE] Cockpit Master/JR If anyone is using a JR 8103 or PCM10 with Cockpit Master will you please send me a config file for the TX. I have tried without success to enable my TX. It works fine with the joy stick but not the transmitter. Thanks, David __ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Whipper Whiz Hop-Up Secrets Revealed!
There's a new Whipper Whiz Hop-Ups page with some info from Tom Broesky and John O'Sullivan, including some pictures of the hot-rodded Whiz's they've used for record flights. Hmmm. Maybe if I build one with dual fins I could post about this on the RC Jets list (F15 Whiz?). http://www.charlesriverrc.org/articles.htm is our Articles Tips index - the Whipper Whiz "home page" is in the list of On-Line plans in the left column. Regards and happy flying, Joel P.S. Maybe we should have a separate category for the "real kids", since it doesn't seem they'd stand a chance against the likes of the top "big kids" competitors? RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [RCSE] HN1038 airfoil for compufoil?
Title: HN1038 airfoil for compufoil? CompuFoil 2000 will read a standard DAT file format directly, and then you can save it out as a COR file if you wish. Did you need to convert from another format? Regards, Joel -Original Message-From: Doug Boyd [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2000 7:08 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [RCSE] HN1038 airfoil for compufoil? does anyone have the coordinates for the HN 1038 airfoil in a format that compufoil will accept? Even better, is there a utility that can convert formats? Doug
RE: [RCSE] weight of Monokote?
Here's a table of materials weights from a couple years back. You'll find that batch-to-batch weights of Monokote and other plastic coverings varies a lot (I was amazed by how variable the weights were). At least this will give you a sense of the weight ranges for some of the different options. http://www.charlesriverrc.org/articles/construction/joelfoner_materialweight s.htm Hope this helps, Joel -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, September 04, 2000 11:14 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] weight of Monokote? Anyone know what Monokote weighs per square inch or foot (without the backing, of course)? __ __ Brett Jaffee: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Brett's Slope and Power Home Page: http://home.earthlink.net/~jaffee OnTheWay Quake 2 server utility: http://www.planetquake.com/ontheway The Unoffical Extra 300 Home Page: http://www.bayarea.net/~nathan/extra300/ __ __ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [RCSE] Soaring on TV
Would Jim be willing to share the curriculum outline (or even better the details) to give all of us a leg up on how to replicate what he's doing? What grade level(s) does he teach these classes for? How does he get folks signed up? Thanks in advance, Joel -Original Message- From: Jason Springer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2000 8:25 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [RCSE] Soaring on TV Hmmm... Where's the kudos that are due Jim Simpson in New Mexico? He's been doing the same thing for years now in Albuquerque. He does several classes every summer, and even designed the Sunrider 2M himself for his kids to build and fly. It's very durable, and easier than a Gentle Lady to build. The only tuition charges are enough to cover the cost of the radio and building materials. Not downplaying Paul MacCready's contribution, but I wanna see Jimbo on TV too! He's highly photogenic. Heheh. It's these kind of fellows that are going to ensure that soaring continues to grow and prosper, providing more kit buyers, competitors, and good citizens in general. Good job Paul, and I'll bring my video cam to your next class Jimbo...you'll get your 15 minutes, even if only our club sees it. :) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] Soaring on TV Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2000 13:18:09 -0700 CBS story about how Paul MacReady is teaching kids about R/C gliders. I understand there is some cool in-flight/on-board video too, but I haven't had a chance to look at it. http://cbsnews.cbs.com/now/story/0,1597,228120-412,00.shtml _ ___ Brett Jaffee: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Brett's Slope and Power Home Page: http://home.earthlink.net/~jaffee OnTheWay Quake 2 server utility: http://www.planetquake.com/ontheway The Unoffical Extra 300 Home Page: http://www.bayarea.net/~nathan/extra300/ ___ _ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [RCSE] HL Golf Report
Sounds like it was fun! Could you post the rules you used for the HL golf tourney? Thanks, Joel RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [RCSE] New FMA RX is tiny
They're just trying to imply that it's a "real" receiver, one with the capability of handling a large scale aerobatic ship. Whether this is really true will "come out in the wash". They're trying to be sure to differentiate this from the Feather-style receiver designed for relatively close-up flying only. Regards, Joel -Original Message- From: george [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, June 23, 2000 4:48 PM To: Scobie Puchtler or Sarah Felstiner Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; RCSE Subject: Re: [RCSE] New FMA RX is tiny Here is the online description of the new FMA RX My question is; What does IMAA legal mean? is this what is needed for multi flyer HL use? Thanks, George Quantum 6 Sub Micro Receiver Part Number: 506FM With the trend these days to smaller equipment for indoor and park fliers, there are a lot of receivers available from a lot ofmanufacturers who are rushing to market with some really small and really disappointing designs. Most of these designs are not even 1991 compliant. Most are single conversion. Most do not feature full range and if they do claim it, they dont deliver. People are buying these receivers with the thought of putting them in a small airplane and flying in their back yards. Fine, but what if you want to go to the average flying field with or put the same receiver in a larger airplane to use at the field? Chances are you will have problems with interference, electrical and/or RF noise and you might even crash your plane especially if more than one or two people are in the air at the same time. FMA engineers have a vastly different approach. We will make our receivers as small as absolutely possible without sacrificing one ounce of performance. In fact, our latest, 5th generation receivers are not only the smallest and lightest we have ever produced, they are the best performing, most selective, most reliable we have ever produced. At FMA, we strive to make it better-smaller, not just smaller. Rush to your local dealer and get a peek! The new Quantum 6 is a full-featured, full-range, dual conversion receiver that is smaller than the Tetra which it is intended to replace. With dimensions of 2.12"x0.80"x0.58" in heatshrink, and a weight of 14gm (0.5 oz) it can be used in anything from indoor to park fliers to IMAA legal with no sacrifice in performance. Available in either positive (JR/Airtronics) or negative (Futaba/Hitec) shifts, the new Quantum 6 is the smallest, high-performance, dual conversion receiver available. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [RCSE] Terminator HLG wings
Garrison Aerodrome is now making various semi-kits for the Terminator. Their price list for these semi-kits are at http://www.rc-aero.com/catalog/index.html#terminator Their home page is at http://www.rc-aero.com/catalog/index.html I have not reviewed one of their semi-kits personally, so I can't vouch for it, but would assume based on their other products that the cores would be pretty good. I seem to remember that someone else on the exchange has volunteered to cut cores also, but can't locate the email. If anyone else is interested how about dropping me a line and I'll add some links to the Terminator site. Regards, Joel Joel A. Foner Webmaster, Charles River Radio Controllers http://www.charlesriverrc.org/ [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- PGP DH/DSS Key Fingerprint: 838A 0167 24AD 760B 4BB2 0560 2675 F9E9 5E8F 418C --- -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, May 01, 2000 10:38 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] Terminator HLG wings I am interested in trying my hand at building a Terminator HLG. Unfortunately I do not know anything about cutting foam wings nor do I know anyone in the area that can do it either. Would anyone be willing to cut me a set of foam wings for a terminator? I would be willing to pay you for the materials and your time. Let me know. __ Matthew Kovacs AMD Fab 14/15 Etch Engineering 5204 E. Ben White Blvd., M/S 540 Austin, Texas 78741 (512)602-2662 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Charles River Radio Controllers Address Change
I just discovered that our old ISP didn't actually delete our account in February when we moved to our new home, and just started threatening me with reporting to credit agencies - even though I have a documented trail of them acknowleging the cancellation in February! (this is just the last in a long string of things that didn't go right with them) After a bunch of wrangling today I finally got the old site torn down and removed, and all the billing nonsense reversed/stopped. You wanna talk about some vendor bashing - boy could this experience get me going... In any case - here's why I wrote about this to RCSE: If your browser link pointed to the old site, you will now get a "404 - URL not found" message. Another tip is that the old site wasn't updated after January 5th! (old site address was http://www.addr.com/~crrc/. If this has happened to you, please go to http://www.charlesriverrc.org/ and bookmark our new permanent address. Sorry for using this space for indirectly soaring-related tech stuff, but it's pretty clear from our logs that a lot of folks from the RCSE community drop by - I didn't want people to wonder "what happened" if they were still pointing to the old site, not to mention wanting them to be able to get to newer content. Regards and thanks, Joel Joel A. Foner Webmaster, Charles River Radio Controllers http://www.charlesriverrc.org/ [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- PGP DH/DSS Key Fingerprint: 838A 0167 24AD 760B 4BB2 0560 2675 F9E9 5E8F 418C --- RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [RCSE] RE: JR8103
I would have to agree. The reason I originally wrote is that I pushed the Horizon tech rep a bit about this when he suggested that I could "just drop in another JR crystal", and accepted it after he insisted it was ok. "Should'a known better..." Thanks - I guess I'll pick up a couple of tx modules. Regards, Joel -Original Message- From: Bailey, Donald F [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, January 17, 2000 12:04 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Bailey, Donald F; Scale Soaring; 'David Crutchley'; 'John Derstine' Cc: soaring Subject: [RCSE] RE: JR8103 Now, I was told by some knowledgeable types that the new 8103 tranny can accept crystals across the entire R/C band without any problems, and I have been using ch 23 and ch 58 crystals in my module with no problems whatsoever. Folk knowledge says that one should never vary frequencies by more than two or three channels either side of factory-tuned channel, as John says below. I guess I trusted the above information enough to try it (more than once) and got lucky. No glitching, not even a hiccup. Maybe I should have the tranny tested with both crystals to see if it is within acceptable rf limits for each frequency before flying on the off-channel again. The Puyallup Model Expo is coming up on Feb. 5th, and the AMA does while-u-wait testing at their booth, so I'll let you all know the results soon. I sure do agree with John's caution below, about having to remember which crystal you have installed. I adopted the habit of flagging my antenna base for each frequency, so I don't forget, but sheesh, it would sure be easy to change memories and forget to change crystals, ya know? Your plane might not respond to the tranny signals, but you could end up shooting someone down before you discovered why. Don Bailey Seattle Area Soaring Society -- From: John Derstine[SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, January 17, 2000 3:08 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Bailey, Donald F; Scale Soaring; 'David Crutchley' Cc: soaring Subject:RE: JR8103 Scale Soaring If you swap crystals in low band or high band stay within a few channel numbers, the "consensus" is that is alright. I am surprised Horizon recomended this, although it is done by some folks. Its kind of like the guy who buys a 1500 dollar glider then puts $15 dollar servos in it. It will probably work, but why take the chance. Just an opinion from the cautious side. Most guys I know swap modules, not xtls. It's easier, and subjects the fragile crystals to less banging about.The really important factor is when you go to an impounded fly in, you will most likely have the right channel number on your module. If you forget, and the impound guy or gal doesn't make you pull your radio apart to check then it is up to your good memory what channel your on. John Derstine E-mail; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Scale Soaring: http://www.Geocities.com/~scalesoar -Original Message- From: Joel A. Foner [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, January 17, 2000 1:32 AM To: John Derstine; Bailey, Donald F; Scale Soaring; 'David Crutchley' Cc: soaring Subject: RE: JR8103 Scale Soaring That's interesting... I spoke with a Horizon tech rep last year and they recommended just installing a new JR crystal. I switched from ch 46 to ch 31 and have had no problems. Now I wonder if this was the right move... Regards and thanks for the tip - I'll call them again to check this out. Joel -Original Message- From: John Derstine [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, January 14, 2000 8:07 PM To: Bailey, Donald F; Scale Soaring; 'David Crutchley' Cc: soaring Subject: RE: JR8103 Scale Soaring Be leary of swaping just crystals(in the Transmitter), Horizon reccomends swapping modules as the RF decks are tuned to the crystal. It operates as a tuned entity. If you are flying valuble models whats a few more bucks. RX crystal swapping is less of a problem. -Original Message- From: Bailey, Donald F [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, January 14, 2000 5:23 PM To: Scale Soaring; 'David Crutchley' Cc: soaring Subject: RE: JR8103 Scale Soaring David, I did a gushing, glowing review of th 8103 radio in the most recent issue of SEM. I have both the X347 and the 8103, and they are both fine radios. You will not regret upgrading to the 8103, since the additional features are well-worth paying for. I particularly like the digital trims and the ten model memory. Plus, you can swap out crystals without having to buy a whole new module for each frequency. The 8103 will do everything you need except sort the laundry. I say go for it. Don Bailey Seattle Area Soaring Society -- From:
[RCSE] RE: JR8103
That's interesting... I spoke with a Horizon tech rep last year and they recommended just installing a new JR crystal. I switched from ch 46 to ch 31 and have had no problems. Now I wonder if this was the right move... Regards and thanks for the tip - I'll call them again to check this out. Joel -Original Message- From: John Derstine [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, January 14, 2000 8:07 PM To: Bailey, Donald F; Scale Soaring; 'David Crutchley' Cc: soaring Subject: RE: JR8103 Scale Soaring Be leary of swaping just crystals(in the Transmitter), Horizon reccomends swapping modules as the RF decks are tuned to the crystal. It operates as a tuned entity. If you are flying valuble models whats a few more bucks. RX crystal swapping is less of a problem. -Original Message- From: Bailey, Donald F [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, January 14, 2000 5:23 PM To: Scale Soaring; 'David Crutchley' Cc: soaring Subject: RE: JR8103 Scale Soaring David, I did a gushing, glowing review of th 8103 radio in the most recent issue of SEM. I have both the X347 and the 8103, and they are both fine radios. You will not regret upgrading to the 8103, since the additional features are well-worth paying for. I particularly like the digital trims and the ten model memory. Plus, you can swap out crystals without having to buy a whole new module for each frequency. The 8103 will do everything you need except sort the laundry. I say go for it. Don Bailey Seattle Area Soaring Society -- From: David Crutchley[SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, January 14, 2000 12:55 PM To: Scale Soaring Cc: soaring Subject:JR8103 Scale Soaring Do any of you 8103 owners have a complaint about the 8103? I am about to upgrade from my 347. Thanks David __ To unsubscribe, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Applying to college this year? Apply online at Embark.com and enter the Embark.com Tuition Sweepstakes! You could win $80,000 for tuition to the college of your dreams! Enter daily to increase your chances of winning: Sweepstakes ends 1/15/00. Click to enter: http://www.listbot.com/links/embark __ To unsubscribe, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Applying to college this year? Apply online at Embark.com and enter the Embark.com Tuition Sweepstakes! You could win $80,000 for tuition to the college of your dreams! Enter daily to increase your chances of winning: Sweepstakes ends 1/15/00. Click to enter: http://www.listbot.com/links/embark __ To unsubscribe, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Applying to college this year? Apply online at Embark.com and enter the Embark.com Tuition Sweepstakes! You could win $80,000 for tuition to the college of your dreams! Enter daily to increase your chances of winning: Sweepstakes ends 1/15/00. Click to enter: http://www.listbot.com/links/embark RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [RCSE] Boomerang control throws
Well, maybe as much as you possibly can, and then once you find out where the elevons stall back off a little! More seriously, I keep two throw settings on hand, one which pushes the edge of elevon stalling at full deflection and another with about 50% of that for elevator and 70% of the aileron throw, with a bit of exponential thrown in to soften it a bit more around center. The first setup is for combat, and since we're on the east coast and the winds sometimes "slow down" the second is for floating around. Regards, Joel -Original Message- From: Michael Robinson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 1999 2:56 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [RCSE] Boomerang control throws [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am getting ready to take my two wings out for a spin tomorow. I wanted to get some input on what kinds of throws people are using for their dual rates, and ATV. I am fairly new to computer radios, so any help would be appreciated. Control throws on a Boomerang are easy: As much as you possibly can. Any less is for sissies. Mike Robinson RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [RCSE] If your a bit squeamish, don't read this!
How about a towhook on the bottom, and use a small histart to get it going - kinda' goes against the grain of having a motor start, but then again you get to keep your fingers! Regards, Joel Joel A. Foner Webmaster, Charles River Radio Controllers http://www.charlesriverrc.org/ [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- PGP DH/DSS Key Fingerprint: 838A 0167 24AD 760B 4BB2 0560 2675 F9E9 5E8F 418C --- RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [RCSE] Epoxy curing temperature
Thanks to all for some great information (as usual)! Now off to wax some mylars... Regards, Joel -Original Message- From: Joel A. Foner [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 1999 12:09 AM To: RCSE Subject: [RCSE] Epoxy curing temperature There seems to be a lot of discussion about using electric blankets and ovens and such to keep composites warm while curing these days. Is there an "optimum temperature" for curing of EZLam or West resin systems? By the way, I've been looking around for electric blankets and can't find them anywhere - have these gone the way of the buggy whip??? :) Would heat lamps do as well for this? Anyone know of any caveats of using heated curing - does it have any drawbacks? Thanks in advance, Joel ( who is ticked at our ISP, who just reset our counter we were up to over 11,000 since May and all of a sudden we started over...) Joel A. Foner Webmaster, Charles River Radio Controllers http://www.charlesriverrc.org/ [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- PGP DH/DSS Key Fingerprint: 838A 0167 24AD 760B 4BB2 0560 2675 F9E9 5E8F 418C --- RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
