[RCSE] So long RCSE
I haven't been on as long as some others but I too have enjoyed the banter and soaring fellowship for the last decade. Much thanks to Mike, Lex and the other admins who have made that service so enjoyable! I have a server and can install mailman, a piece of software that performs the 'listserve' function. Let me know if anyone is interested, Kevin 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] YA-RCSE
Yet another RCSE. Having enjoyed RCSE for a long time, I too decided to put an alternative up to the group. It is nearly identical to the original in format and function. It is just a plain old e-mail list with an optional digest, and it archives the traffic as well. It won't ever have any advertising (except for the wait-and-wail's from Gordy and others) and it isn't out there collecting data on you (big brother). A web based sign up page is here: http://www.ts3.org/mailman/listinfo/soaring You can also sign up the old way ( I think it even speaks html e-mail for sign up) by sending a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] take care, Kevin 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] Real Balls
They are ball bearing end-plates for your long shaft. The doc's post had a url in it with plenty of pictures (don't open it while your wife is around though)... kev At 03:52 PM 10/12/2006, William Fann wrote: I am a new subscriber. What are real balls? I get the impression they are something different from what my wife thinks they are. Bill 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] New experiences and questions
Have you tried Sheldon? http://www.yntdesign.com/ Kevin At 10:00 AM 10/24/2005 -0400, you wrote: That reminds me - I started looking for a LoLo, and I only found lomcovak. Does anyone 'locally' deal in these? Johnny? Thanks, Brent 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] Injoy info
I was cruising Tim McCann's website and jumped over to the Injoy site and found this: http://www.injoy-1.com/news.htm If you planned to put together a winch, you might want to get the parts now. I have only good things to say about my SuperSkeg winch and Injoy motor after a season of use. Kevin 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
WAS - Re: [RCSE] WHO IS RESPONSIBLE ? NOW: Where is Tom?
Where is Tom Nagel when we need to break log jams like this (with his quick wit)? Must be the precursor for the annual Bambidon vs. PETA people, followed by the downwind turn debate and then the annual 'Hate Sal' thread. Help me out people, have I missed any upcoming discussion topics here? Where is Gordy with a 'what have you flown lately'? obligatory soaring content: Tri-State Soaring finished the season this past Sunday with a contest in Pittsburgh's Hartwood Acres. Pete Carr kept his death grip on the season totals in both Unlimited and RES. Reece Brock won unlimited for the day and Dale Soergel won RES. Thanks to everyone who flew with us this year! Kevin www.ts3.org At 01:47 PM 9/22/2005 -0400, you wrote: snip, snip, snip, snip, snip, snip, snip 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] Winch Plans
http://www.laserarts.com Click on accessories, then Plan Sets. Regarding my post last week about these plans - I got a couple of private replies and while everyone seemed to put their own 'finishing touch' on the retriever, every reply was very positive regarding the operation of the retriever. Thanks to John for the pictures and John, Mark Drela and Glauco regarding the upgrade to the frying pan / backplate fastening. Kevin At 03:34 PM 9/5/2005 +, Pat Martin wrote: Are there any plans available out there for building a winch? Pat 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] Laser Arts retriever plans
Has anyone on the list built a retriever from the plans that Laser Arts offers? Any feedback you would care to offer? If you want to reply privately, I'd be glad to summarize the info and post it back to the list. Thanks, Kevin Sheen 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] Solenoids
Since the subject came up, Cole Hersee has a solenoid that is electronic (i.e. no moving parts like your typical solenoid / relay). The part number is 48785 and it is rated at 1 million switching cycles, but you get to pay for those cycles with a cool 140 bucks. I looked at the spec sheet on the solenoids I use and after a 10 second use, it is supposed to sit and cool for 20 minutes. You can see I abuse the two I have pretty good, even on a typical practice / fly for fun day. The 48785 solenoid is a continuous use rated solenoid. How often do these things go bad? In the short number of years I've been flying, I think I've seen a grand total of 2 go bad on 2 different winches. Kevin 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] Sheldon flying
Just remind him to release the sailplane prior to being pulled down the field and off the foot switch. ;-) September 18 at Harwood, Sheldon, Kevin At 07:13 PM 8/15/2005 -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jim I have seen Sheldon fly td. With proper instruction he's not too bad. 8-) Reece
Re: [RCSE] LASS: NATS 2-meter and Unlimited photos
Who's GENIE is in the picture where Mike Remus is holding his Bubble Dancer? Good looking pictures! Kevin At 02:58 PM 7/28/2005 -0400, Ben Wilson wrote: Greetings gents -- I've posted my photos from the two days of 2-meter and the first day of Unlimited from the NATS. You can find these and more here: http://louisvillesoaring.org/gallery/2005nats 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] NATS events
Doesn't look like it: http://www.silentflight.org/NATS2005/Nats2005.html Kevin At 01:57 PM 4/25/2005 -0400, Keith wrote: Is there going to be XC at the NATS this year? Keith McLellan 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] skegs and teeth
Depends, do you land like this: http://www.ts3.org/gallery/CSS-2003-Pumpkin-Fly/DSCF0059 or this? http://www.ts3.org/gallery/CSS-2003-Pumpkin-Fly/DSCF0072 smile Kevin At 04:07 PM 3/16/2005 -0600, you wrote: Skegs (skid type peg) and teeth...need them or not? Does it help you get those points? Forget it they are a hazard to fly with! Best Regards, Don
RE: [RCSE] Who is the scoundrel. . . .?
Ya but that stuff is also GREAT for keeping stabs on. Stabless in Pittsburgh (for other reasons) At 06:59 PM 3/1/2005 -0800, you wrote: Not me. I advocate the use of Shoe Goo hinges. Wiggle your sticks David Judson -Original Message- From: Harley Michaelis Subject: [RCSE] Who is the scoundrel. . . .? that asked me to send him material for surgical rubber hinging, but neglected to pay me? 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] BUILDING A GENIE OR LT/S THIS WINTER?
Andrew, When looking to cut your own cores, did you check out page one of file 03 - Wing, Genie and LT/S?? Here is a short excerpt: The dimensions given (10.3, etc.), are Chord Length for plotting. .010 was used for Skin Thickness. For each wing, Sect.1 and 2 are the SA7036 airfoil thinned to 8.7%. This transitions to the full thickness SD7003 at the end of Sect. 3. Section 4 is the SD7003. There is no twist washout. The diagram above this verbage along with the above text is just about all you need in order to create your templates. No one else cut the cores of my Jouster II or my RES-MAXX, all the information needed is available. Now if you want to talk about the items that Harley so generously puts together for GENIE builders, let's do that. He has gone out of his way to buy bulk quantities of the spring steel, nylon, rubber, and aluminum so that you and I can easily and conveniently buy a miscellaneous hardware pack that saves us from buying a ROLL of spring steel and multiple feet of aluminum, etc. Plans for 7.50 (clearly indicating for GENIE AND LT/S) is a pretty reasonable deal. Have you seen plans selling from MA, RCM, MAN, etc recently? You're gonna be hard pressed to find a plan for 7 bucks. Add all of that to a recently available composite fuselage. Clearly, it is a labor of love. I think Harley's real passion must be seeing other individuals discover an aspect of the hobby that he has enjoyed for decades (what else would explain the number of e-mails that he answers privately - for me it was dozens and dozens). just my opinion, Kevin At 07:11 PM 12/17/2004 -0500, you wrote: Harley Michaelis wrote: Since I first mentioned this spring of posting of the GENIE CD content at http://genie.rchomepage.com/, there have been well over 5,000 hits. That many intentional visits tells me people are looking for worthy airframe projects. Yet, but a few dozen inquiries have come in and fewer yet have committed to building. Harley, Keep in mind it has been nearly a year since I first looked seriously at building a Genie. Things may have changed since then. When I first looked at the Genie I was disappointed. From what it was being touted as, I was expecting to be able to visit the web site with glue in hand, download some plans, and start building. Though there is a wealth of information on the Genie (and great tips for building in general), one still had to resort to ordering plans and wing cores. This was a big disappointment for me. Perhaps this partially explains the hit-to-build ratio. I looked at cutting my own cores, and communicated with you (Harley), Winston, and Les, and decided it wasn't going to happen. I think Les even phoned me to try to answer my questions. I'm pretty sure I could cut a Genie-ish core now, but it seems one can only buy Genie cores. It just didn't seem right that I couldn't scratch-build a supposedly scratch-built sailplane. Now for anyone still reading this, and interested in a Genie, please do investigate this wonderful ship for yourself. It looks like a worthy project one will be amply pleased with. It just wasn't what _I_ was looking for, but it maybe exactly what others are. And again, it has been a year since I last looked into the Genie. My $0.02 Canadian. P.S. See Harley for the latest info, but my very outdated site is at: http://isoar.ca/~andrewm/rc/genie/ -- Andrew E. Mileski 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] Security issues and R/C models-keep politics off the exchange
While I agree with Barry's premise that partisan politics (while at the same time sheepishly admitting to contributing to it in the past) are best discussed elsewhere, it would be foolish of us to ignore the effect of lobbying efforts in our represented republic. All three of the AMA presidential candidates mention working with various governmental organizations in their election statements. While Dave Brown's work with the FAA is important I think that all three of them might be neglecting the source of some of the more recent temporary flight restrictions (another debate in itself), that being Homeland Security. Large companies, organizations and other groups all hire lobbyists to ensure their interests are fairly represented in Washington (yet another discussion, money in politics). I think the AMA needs to not only continue the efforts they have made recently with the FAA and others, they also need to expand it to keep us out of the limelight and keep those who might be crafting legislation educated about our activities. I think this effort is truly non-partisan since it effects us all. This is just a curiosity question since I don't know much about the AMA at the president and AVP level (the executive counsil): Do the SIG presidents, TK and Jack before him, have much input in the AMA? My guess is they don't since they aren't included in the EC. One last item since I don't post much, did I miss the annual PETA v. KoB (Killers-of-Bambie) thread with obligatory soaring content of course? Kevin At 09:11 AM 10/21/2004 -0400, you wrote: Just a polite request to keep this sort of political rant off the exchange. There's plenty of venues for this stuff. Soaring should be a safe haven from politics. Enough Barry Andersen 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] Dave Mathewson for AMA President
Besides the current Model Aviation magazine candidates statements, two have web sites: http://www.mathewson4pres.com http://www.oberdieckforpres.org (I'm not aware of any on-line presence for Dave Brown, please correct me if I'm wrong) Vote! Kevin At 09:25 AM 9/29/2004 -0700, Bill Swingle wrote: Well I'll be. Gordy asked a candidate about my favorite flavor of flying; Foamie Combat. More importantly Mr. Mathewson offered a reasonable and supportive answer! Wow! Does this mean I can now safely consider myself legitimate? No longer a bastardized, fringe participant? Goodness, I can hardly imagine. No longer the black sheep, or red-headed step child? No longer Un-Clean? You know, if there were more than 2.5 slope flyers in my county, I might get pretty excited. DAVE MATHEWSON for president. Thanks for asking Gordy. I'm impressed. Let's be sure to give this gentleman a look: Dave Mathewson AMA Vice President, District 2 7271 State Fair Blvd. Baldwinsville, NY 13027 315.727.4275 315.635.1039 (Fax) Bill Swingle Janesville, CA http://www.billswingle.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=5 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] TFR - 8/27/04
OPERATIONS ARE PERMITTED TO LAND AND DEPART LOCAL AIRFIELDS AND TRANSIT THE AIRSPACE FROM 7 NMR TO THE CLASS B 20 NM BOUNDARY PROVIDED PILOTS COMPLY WITH PART B, 2, AND 3, ABOVE. HELICOPTERS MAY NOT LOITER. 6. ALL EMERGENCY MEDICAL FLIGHT OPERATIONS SHALL BE COORDINATED IN ADVANCE WITH THE FAA SUPERVISOR AT THE NEW YORK TRACON, AT 516- 683-2984, TO AVOID POTENTIAL DELAYS. PART C. THE FOLLOWING AERONAUTICAL OPERATIONS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED WITHIN THE NEW YORK CLASS B AIRSPACE LGA 20 NM, JFK 20 NM, AND EWR 20 NM BOUNDARIES, FROM THE SURFACE, UP TO BUT NOT INCLUDING FL180: FLIGHT TRAINING, PRACTICE INSTRUMENT APPROACHES, AEROBATIC FLIGHT, GLIDER OPERATIONS, PARACHUTE OPERATIONS, ULTRALIGHT, HANG GLIDING, BALLOON OPERATIONS, AGRICULTURE/CROP DUSTING, FISH SPOTTERS, ANIMAL POPULATION CONTROL FLIGHT OPERATIONS, BANNER TOWING OPERATIONS, UTILITY LINE/PIPELINE INSPECTION FLIGHTS, END PART 4 OF 6 PART 5 OF 6 FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS NEW YORK METRO AREA. PART 101 OPERATIONS, MODEL AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS, MODEL ROCKETRY, REMOTELY OPERATED AIRCRAFT, UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES AND, COMMERCIAL CARGO CARRIER OPERATIONS THAT FAIL TO MEET OR EXCEED THEIR TSA APPROVED SECURITY PROGRAM OR ITS EQUIVALENT PART D. GATEWAY AIRPORTS HAVE BEEN CREATED AT REPUBLIC AIRPORT, NY (FRG) AND MORRISTOWN AIRPORT, NJ (MMU) BY FAA, TSA AND USSS TO ACCOMMODATE SIGHTSEEING HELICOPTERS ARRIVING AND DEPARTING JRA, JRB AND VFR FIXED WING SEAPLANE OPERATIONS ARRIVING AND DEPARTING 6N7. SPECIAL ATC PROCEDURES AND ROUTES TO AND FROM THESE AIRPORTS WILL BE ASSIGNED PRIOR TO DEPARTURE FROM A GATEWAY AIRPORT. INTERMEDIATE STOPS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED UNLESS AN EMERGENCY EXISTS. PART E. PREASSIGNED BEACON CODES, ISSUED BY THE NEW YORK TRACON, ARE SUSPENDED WITHIN 7 NMR OF 404501N/0735938W (LGA VOR/DME 263 RADIAL 6 NM FIX), FROM THE SURFACE, UP TO BUT NOT INCLUDING FL180, FOR THE DURATION OF THIS TFR, EXCEPT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AND MILITARY AIRCRAFT DIRECTLY SUPPORTING THE UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE (USSS). PART F. SPECIAL SECURITY PROCEDURES, TO INCLUDE PASSENGER, BAGGAGE, CARGO AND AIRCRAFT SCREENING, WILL BE IMPLEMENTED AT TETERBORO AIRPORT (TEB) DURING THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION. END PART 5 OF 6 PART 6 OF 6 FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS NEW YORK METRO AREA. PART G. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ALL AIRCRAFT OPERATORS CHECK NOTAMS FREQUENTLY FOR POSSIBLE CHANGES TO THIS TFR PRIOR TO OPERATING WITHIN THIS AREA. END PART 6 OF 6 [See graphic.] Kevin Sheen wrote: Really?? Other Unauthorized Operations: The following aeronautical operations are not authorized within the New York Class B Airspace LGA 20 NM, JFK 20 NM, and EWR 20 NM boundaries, up to but not including FL 180: flight training, practice instrument approaches, aerobatic flight, glider operations, parachute operations, ultralight, hang gliding, balloon operations, agriculture/crop dusting, fish spotters, animal population control flight operations, banner towing operations, utility line/pipeline inspection flights, Part 101 operations, model aircraft operations, model rocketry, remotely operated aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles and commercial cargo carrier operations that fail to comply with their TSA approved security program. Kevin At 08:18 PM 8/27/2004 -0400, you wrote: Wow. Once again AMA hasn't a clue. This TFR DOES NOT restrict model airplane flying. It doesn't even mentioni t. -Ben Steve Siebenaler wrote: Posted today on the AMA Web Site... Notice to AMA members, especially those residing or operating their model aircraft within 20 Nautical Miles (NM) of JFK, La Guardia, and Newark airports. The Federal Aviation Administration has established Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) for the areas mentioned above. There will be no model aircraft operations allowed to take place within these restricted areas. This TFR will begin at 7:00 p.m. local time on September 1, 2004, and continue to 6:59 am local time on September 3, 2004. We are sharing this information for the purpose of advising our members of the serious nature of this TFR and urging all to cooperate by abiding by the rules as stated. For a complete description off the TFR click www.faa.gov/Newsroom/highlights/rnc_fa.htm http://www.faa.gov/Newsroom/highlights/rnc_fa.htm http://www.faa.gov/Newsroom/highlights/rnc_fa.htm We strongly encourage all members to be cooperative and understanding these times of special national security concerns and as always, if you should have additional questions please contact Jay Mealy. mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Steve Siebenaler Cincinnati, Ohio USA 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
[RCSE] Eclipse programming help
Hi all, I'm trying to help a friend setup an Art Hobby Sierra along with a Hitec Eclipse. I've gone through the manual a couple of times and I can setup crow so that everything is moving in the right direction but I'm missing something because the flaps are drooping. Does anyone know of a link to help me along? I searched google but didn't see anything obvious. Is anyone using an Eclipse and have any pointers? Thanks in advance for any suggestions, Kevin 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] Lost model alarm challenge
Thank heavens for guys like Simon, Rob Crockett, Harley, Dr. Drela and others who continually share their knowledge and designs with the rest of us neophytes! Rob's design is time tested and even has some pretty pictures: http://www.ncws.com/rcrock/shepherd.htm his others are here: http://www.ncws.com/rcrock/electron.htm he is even kind enough to teach us rudimentary PCB fabrication: http://www.ncws.com/rcrock/makepcb.htm Kevin At 08:28 PM 1/8/2004 -0800, Simon Van Leeuwen wrote: These alarms look at the pulse width (100-200ms - 150ms considered neutral), any time the signal is non-existant or exceeds this value (20-30ms each side) the circuitry sends current to the alarm (in most cases, a piezo buzzer). No re-design is not required. All one has to do is supply the alarm with it's own power supply, in this case the appropriate number of lithiums in series to provide adequate voltage to power the piezo. Herein lies the problem. Typical primary (not rechargeable) Maganese Dioxide Lithium batteries put out relatively low current. But those which are considered high current will satisfy the demands of a typical piezo. A candidate would be a Sanyo PN 2CR5, but the size/weight may be an issue (mm: 34L x 17W x 45H @ 40g). THis unit is 2 cylindrical cells in series producing 6V with a max continuous discharge of 1.5A Of course there are smaller hi-perf Lithium cells, but their O/P would have to be tested against the piezo being used (or get the current specs for the piezo). Now the easy part. All that is required to modify your existing alarm is to remove the positive lead from the pigtail that goes to the RX. Now attach the Lithium pack to the alarm in such a way as to survive the crash. Attach the positive(+, red) lead to the positive terminal of the battery. Tap into the negative(-, black) going to the RX, and attach it to the negative side of the pack. Before you do this, buy a small switch and put it in that negative lead. The smaller the better, the idea being in a crash even the switch can be moved to the off position due to the impact. That's it. Tha alarm will see the pulse width when the servo is on (singnal lead and GND), but will have it's own PWR supply if things go awry. Chris Veitch wrote: Guys A number of vendors make these that plug into the RX and make a noise when the TX is off/out of range, I have one. Very useful if you land in very long grass on the slope in a reasonable manner. Fortunately (touch wood) I have not had any problem landings at a distance for some time. In the days when I was learning or had some technical issue the landing out normally involved some amount of higher landing speed. This frequently leads to a movement of kit in the place which can disconnect components from the power source. Therefore are there any vendors out there that can build one that would carry a lithium watch style battery as a power source and preferably be thin so that it would emit a noise if the TX was off or if it had no power from the RX. I think this would require electronic arming by switching the RX on and an off button on the unit. Sounds like it could be a YNT project ?? Any takers ?? Regards Chris Chris Veitch UK -- *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Simon Van Leeuwen, Calgary, Alberta RADIUS SYSTEMS Cogito-Ergo-Zoom IAC25233*MAAC12835*IMAC1756*LSF5953*IMAA20209 *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* 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] AMA meets with TSA regarding model transportation
Did anyone else see the front page of the AMA's website? http://www.modelaircraft.org/ Maybe they were following the recent Sport tube thread Kevin www.ts3.org 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] New JR Products in 2003
RC Universe had a recent thread on a new transmitter labeled 9X. It looked like it fit between the 8103 and the 10x but from the exchange rate pricing, didn't look like it was competitively priced to the Futaba 9C series. I think I saw sliders on both sides like the 9C and it also has a big LCD screen like the 10x. Can you ask your source if he knows when they might be introduced in this country (Toledo would be great)? Kevin At 10:25 AM 12/12/2002 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A JR dealer told me that JR would be coming out with a number of significant new products in 2003. Does anyone out there have any details? Tom Gressman/Denver 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] Source for wire harness mtls
Martin, check out: http://www.ncws.com/rcrock/connector.htm It should help, Kevin At 04:01 PM 12/8/2002 -0800, Martin Cleary wrote: I'm a bit frustrated with the cost of wiring components via the local dealer. I can appreciate the cost involved in a slow moving inventory...but $6 for a 6 inch servo extension... I'd like to make my own wiring harnesses. Is there a good source for bulk connectors and the proper wire? Also, does it require a special crimper or can they be effectively soldered? Thanks Martin btw-I do try to patronize local people for obvious reasons. As self indulgent as this hobby is, I need to make best efforts to control the costs 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] Servo trays and RDS site
Covers?!? You don't need no stinking covers! Check out Harley's RDS: http://www.proptwisters.org/rds2/index.html No covers, slop, drag, snags, etc. Nothing but a clean airfoil (and they taste good too (oops, wrong commercial)). good luck finding the covers, Kevin (I'm not a Michaelis' employee, I just play one on this list) At 11:36 AM 11/11/2002 -0800, Lynn Meredith King wrote: Good day all. I'm looking for sources of servo trays. The round ones with a cover and possibly a fairing for the push rod. Rectangular may work also. Such as Robbe or Graupner. URL's would be great. Also, any idea what's up with the Icare site. I can't get it to work. Lynn in Anacortes WA. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. 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] Servo trays and RDS site
Sorry if my tongue-in-cheek attempt at a little list humor was improper. In my humble opinion, Harley has done us all a great favor in making these inexpensive little adapters so easy to install and use. RDS works great! Kevin At 01:27 PM 11/11/2002 -0800, Harley Michaelis wrote: Michaelis, in fact, has no employees and never did. RDS was a labor of love and a gift to the modeling fraternity involving zero compensation on the sale of the Kimbrough Products injection molded couplers that can be used to install the system. When, in an RDS installation, the servo is installed through an opening in the bottom skin, the removed skin becomes a cover to tape back .No horn or rod is used, so there is nothing sticking out beyond the skin that needs covering. Super neat and effective! Most moldie manufacturers have defeated the use of the RDS, for flaps anyway, by making wings with servo wells oriented at 90 degrees to the hingeline, instead of the 45 degrees needed. Pity to still see stuff hanging out and covers with bulges on them when it is all so unecessary. - Original Message - From: Kevin Sheen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Soaring [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 11, 2002 12:41 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Servo trays and RDS site Covers?!? You don't need no stinking covers! Check out Harley's RDS: http://www.proptwisters.org/rds2/index.html No covers, slop, drag, snags, etc. Nothing but a clean airfoil (and they taste good too (oops, wrong commercial)). good luck finding the covers, Kevin (I'm not a Michaelis' employee, I just play one on this list) At 11:36 AM 11/11/2002 -0800, Lynn Meredith King wrote: Good day all. I'm looking for sources of servo trays. The round ones with a cover and possibly a fairing for the push rod. Rectangular may work also. Such as Robbe or Graupner. URL's would be great. Also, any idea what's up with the Icare site. I can't get it to work. Lynn in Anacortes WA. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. 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] Obechi source?/Wing covering
One of our local club members ordered some from Superior Balsa in CA. I think the website is: www.superiorbalsa.com Hope this helps, Kevin At 06:59 PM 10/28/2002 -0500, John Bojack wrote: Anyone have a source for Obechi wood? Any other methods recommended for sheeting a built-up wing that would add strength and airfoil trueness to large-span cross-country glider? Appreciate the help and suggestions. John Bojack LSF 4 #4412
RE: [RCSE] New shop equipment
That is a fantastic addition. I watched a DYI channel show on shop dust collection several weeks back. Not only did they show you how to build your own sanding box but they also featured a couple different air filtration units. One was overkill but they also had a Ridgid unit that could be moved around the shop and was pretty quiet to operate. I have yet to see it at Home Depot though. Kevin At 04:01 PM 9/30/2002 -0500, James Vaello wrote: One thing besides my suggestion of a microwave is a sanding table for dust collection. I used to have one in an old shop and it consists of a pegboard top, and a box underneath. If you hook up your shop vac to the box, you get a mild vacuum along the top of the pegboard, and keep alot of the dust out of the air. Just a sugegstion, you milage may vary. James From: Bill Swingle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: RCSE [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [RCSE] New shop equipment Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 10:53:06 -0700 Two more Good points. Electrical outlets! I keep most all my hand tools hanging on the edge of my building table. Constantly plugging and unplugging different tools is inconvenient and yields a tangled mess. Right now I've got 12 outlets and 9 are in use. Ventilation is occasionally very important. A great idea that will occasionally be immensely useful. Another suggestion is Shelving! Lots of it. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. _ Join the worlds largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
[RCSE] Public thanks for Jay D.!
Just wanted to give a public thanks to Jay Decker of monkeytumble fame. Jay is one of the good-guys to deal with when you are in the horse trading mode. I bought a fairly low dollar item from Jay and he packed it so that it was teamster proof on its travel across the country. If Jay advertises something on the list, you can be sure it in the condition he describes. Thanks again Jay, Kevin RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Re:Sal bashing
At 01:04 AM 1/4/2002 -0500, Jack Dubich wrote: And the kid, well he loves his first full house ship and flies it like a pro. Truer words never said, check our these pics: http://www.ts3.org/results/index.html http://www.ts3.org/photo/?display=Contest-2001%2FClarksburg-2%2Fdg-john1.jpg Kevin RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Who makes Aluminum Servo arms?
http://www.hnet.net/~swbmfg/ Kevin At 11:53 PM 12/3/2001 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Looking for a mfg or supplier, let me know if you know of someone. Thanks Gordy
[RCSE] Tri-State Contest Announcement, July 1, Indiana, PA
Tri-State Soaring Society's hard working president, Jack Dubich, has worked with a club in Indiana, PA to get another contest on our circuit. If you live in central PA, come join us! Fly for fun or try to top our best, either way, I think you will have an enjoyable day. All of the details can been seen at: http://www.ts3.org/contests/contest01.html(click on the Indiana 2001 link) We will do our level best to get Reece to keep his shirt on, and to keep Reece in the points for the season, let's find him that set of wings for his Victory C! Kevin www.ts3.org RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Nats Pictures
Dennis Modar attended and volunteered at the NATS this year and has posted the pictures that he took while in Muncie. Check out: http://www.ts3.org/pics/nats2k If I screwed up any names, it's probably my fault, not Dennis'. If you'll let me know, I'll fix them. Tri-State Soaring is also having an additional contest this summer in Kittanning, PA on 8/20/00. thanks, Kevin Sheen www.ts3.org RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Winch or Winch kit?
Check out: http://www.alltel.net/~tmccann/ kevin At 04:27 PM 03/13/2000 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does any body out there have a good used winch thet want to sell? Or is there any one who sells plans or a kit for a winch? Doug Adams in Grand Rapids Mi 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] wing servos
According to Horizon Hobby's and Hitec's web pages: the JR 341: 32 oz/in torque .63 oz JR 331: (a little cheaper than the 341) 42 oz/in torque .63 oz HS-80: 31 oz/in torque .62 (.76 w/metal gears) HS-81: 36 oz/in .59 (.67 w/metal gears) HS-85 (has a top ball bearing): 38 oz/in .7 (.84 w/metal gears) (I'll let Karlton hawk the Multiplex stuff) you can get all the rest of the info from: www.horizonhobby.com www.hitecrcd.com hope this helps, kevin At 06:15 PM 7/30/99 +0200, Juan Cifuentes wrote: Hi I am building a DAW 1-26 (2m.), and the instructions recommend JR341 servos for the wings. They are expensive and not easy to get over here. Does anybody know of the equivalent size and torque in the Hitec/Multiplex range? TIA Juan [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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]
