[RCSE] Spirit 100 ARF C.G.
Here is something that I've read and have found quite informative. http://www.slnt.org/articles/gordys_articles/gordys_balance_articles.htm The series of articles were written by our friend Gordy. After reading them you will find that they make a lot of sense. I've had the opportunity to fly one of Gordy's ships to about 1100 - 1200 feet and I can honestly say that his methods for balancing work. It is worth the time reading them. I have a new ship and plan on following his procedure for dialing in my latest. Hope this helps. Good luck. Kurt 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] Items for sale - updated list
Greetings all; There are a few remaining items available from the Wes Deetz estate. You can find these items at the following address: http://scts.rchomepage.com/market_place.htm Please contact me if you have any questions. Kurt Zimmerman Webmaster Sussex County Thermal Sniffers 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] Estate sale for Wes Deetz
Greetings all; I have just posted list of items that is being sold from the Wes Deetz Estate. Wes was an avid modeler who lived in northern New Jersey and flew in Pine Island, NY. He was an excellent builder and his equipment is top notch. Please go to the following website: http://scts.rchomepage.com . To view the items go to the Market Page. There are instructions on the website Market Page to get further information on the items. Kurt Zimmerman Webmaster Sussex County Thermal Sniffers. 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] Battery Charger
Greetings all; Well it is time for me to update my Nicad/NiMH Battery Batteries Charger. I made this decision about 10 minutes ago and have not spent much time on researching this. Before I make my decision I wanted to ask this exchange what is worth looking into. Again I'm only charging Nicads & NiMHs. I'd like an AC & DC (12 v) capability. Your suggestions are welcome. Kurt 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] RE: Soaring V1 #6778
> Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2005 12:07:46 -0500 > From: "Thomas Koszuta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "RCSE" > Subject: Can anybody identify this plane? > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > The wing panels are about 48" each for a total span just under 100" > The root chord is 9.75" > The wing rod is 9/16" diameter > http://users.adelphia.net/~sliderule/Unknown/unknown.htm > Thanks. > Tom Koszuta > Western New York Sailplane and Electic Flyers > Buffalo, NY I can tell you that it IS NOT a Slegers Condor fuse cuz I have one. The Condor fuse has a hatch not a slip on nosecone. I am sure it is a Slegers fuse, probably something like a Faser (Fazer), which ever came out after the Spectrum what ever he was putting out at the end of his product run. The stab is homebrew. The wings could be anything, even homebrew as well. Good luck. Kurt 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] RE: Help with identifying sailplane
Date: Sun, 2 Oct 2005 15:26:54 -0700 (PDT) From: Vince Herman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: soaring@airage.com Subject: Help with identifying sailplane Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I recently purchased several large sailplanes from a friend of a friend. The lot originated from a pilot who had passed away. I want to gather information on the sailplanes before I start playing with them, but I do not recognize one of them. The Bird of Time is easy to recognize, and the book that came with the Mystery Ship makes ID easy. But the third sailplane is unknown to me. It has a 12'7" wingspan, RES, fiberglass fuse. Pictures available here: http://www.vinceherman.net/tempsailplane/IMG_3582.JPG http://www.vinceherman.net/tempsailplane/IMG_3588.JPG I can take more pictures or answer any questions on the model to help. Thanks in advance. Vince p.s. To see the whole mess piled up in my garage, alone with the transmitter, histarts, a NIB Bird of Time kit and a 2 meter Spirit that I got from another club member, go here: http://www.vinceherman.net/tempsailplane/ I think I got a good deal. :) I would have to agree I think it is an Aquila. The Aquila Grand had a 10' span, so the XL was more than likely larger and fits the description. Kurt 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] Attention all club webmasters
Greetings webmasters; I've just finished the final details on the Sussex County Thermal Sniffers website and would like for those who manage websites to include our link. http://Scts.rchomepage.com Thanks all. Kurt 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] Is there an optometrist...
Daryl; Welcome to my world! I was at an ESL event a number of years ago and had the same thing happen to me. I recall I was doing real well that day when, during the last round of the day I couldn't see my Pelican. It just disappeared!!! I was in good lift (from what I recall oh did I tell you about the memory and getting old???) It happens to the best of us getting old that is. IT SUCKS GETTING OLD!!! Good luck at the NATS. Kurt w2mw 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] J & J Industries American Eagle
Greetings all; I am on a quest to see if I can locate either a set of plans or better yet a complete kit of the early 70's vintage J & J Industries American Eagle. I've come close. I have a source for the fuse plans however it appears that the wing plans are missing. This glider was designed by Dick Sarpolus. It sported a 99-100" span and if I recall had the option of building either a small or large stab. Mine was covered in transparent orange & white. I know a few of you have either had this plane or have heard of it. I have received some correspondence. I'm hoping that someone goes into their inventory of old nostalgia kits, blows the dust off of them and makes a discovery in my favor. Let me know what you find. Take care and happy flying. Kurt PS... Not sure if you call it a mid-life crisis or just wanting to relive my youth. I'm kicking myself for letting this one go in an auction for abt $25 over 20 years ago. 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] RE: sailplane info wanted
The Vulcan had a 7012 airfoil which was a bit of getting use to. It is a fast airfoil and for my friend, who owned one, had difficulty trying to get it to thermal. I never thought it was a good choice for a 2m ship. None the less, the plane looks great! Ed Sleger always had an eye for nice looking designs. Good luck. Kurt 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] Hi-starts and lessons learned
Greetings all; Well I've mentioned this story several times before and I think it is worth repeating. In my youth, 30 some odd years ago I was much more active in flying than I am today. 99% of my flying was done off of hi-starts. One of my all time favorites was a glider called a J & J Industries American Eagle. It was a 100" 2 channel ship. Well early on, back in those days I'd mount the RX power switch on the outside of the fuse. Not thinking I mounted the switch so it slid forward (to the nose) to turn it on. Well, not paying attention my dad is holding the plane ready to launch. He is gripping the plane with two hands, one in front (in front of the switch) and one hand behind the trailing edge. I'm standing behind the airplane; wiggle the sticks to insure everything is working properly, which it was. I tell my dad to launch, to which he gives the glider a toss and inadvertently sliding his hand along side the nose shutting off the RX. Well there was my glider, now a free-flight headed up the hi-start. The two of us watched a perfect launch. The plane left the line and worked a number of thermals. It was the best flight I'd ever seen this glider ever make! After about 30 minutes the glider started making it descent. It proceeded to fly into a housing development full of VERY LARGE PICTURE WINDOWS!!! Well luck would have it the plane came in and landed into a bunch of rose bushes up along side a fence. I had to get past a very angry dog to retrieve my plane. There was some minor damage that had to be fixed as well as turning the switch around so I wouldn't repeat that again. Lessons learned.. but ya know, that is what makes this hobby great! It is the journey through the years of good and bad times and being able to share the experiences with all. Maybe I'll share an experience I had with an Aquila Grande I built a number of years back Until then, for those guys on the East Coast, enjoy this lovely flying weather. Kurt 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] Favorite soaring videos online
Greetings all; I have a friend of mine who is developing an interest in RC Soaring. I would like to direct my friend to good soaring videos that may be online. If anyone can help me out by sending me URLs, I'd greatly appreciate it. Just an FYI, I've been on the Kennedycomposits website with some wild hand launch vids. What else is out there? Thanks in advance. Kurt 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] Paging -- Fred Sage
Fred; Please reply to me off-line. I don't seem to have your email address anymore. Kurt Zimmerman 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] Shadow 1 RX from Apogee
Does anyone have any experience with this receiver? It looks too good to be true... but with today's SMT technology I'm not surprised. Any feedback good/bad is much appreciated. Thanks. Kurt 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] 555 antenna length
Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2005 21:06:01 -0800 From: "Mike Reed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Subject: Re: [RCSE] 555 antenna length Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have a new one and it measures 40.5" from the case.. - Original Message - From: "David Zucker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 7:35 PM Subject: [RCSE] 555 antenna length > I need to add a new antenna to my Hitec 555. Broke the old one ages > ago so I need the recommended antenna length. > > > TIA > > David Z That sounds about right. The calculation for a 1/4 wave antenna is len (in feet) = 234/freq (in mhz). Based on that I ran the numbers and got 39"... 234/72 = 3.25 feet or 39 inches I'm sure the matching network adjusts for the extra inductance in the antenna from it being a bit to long. One thing I have not included was the velocity factor of the wire antenna which may have little or no effect, but would quite possibly shorten the antenna even more. I'd feel safe at 40 something inches. Kurt 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] Majestic 110" RES from Laser Arts
>Dan, > >Here's a pointer to what I did to my Laser Arts wings for strengthening. > >http://www.ppssrc.com/carbonwing/carbonwing.html > >Bob Greetings guys There has been a lot of discussion on this reflector about how and where one should attach carbon onto spars to make them effective. If I were building a woody that required some additional strength to a wing I would put carbon on the bottoms of both upper and lower spars. The reasons are this, first, carbon fiber is stronger under tension and not compression. Second I would be concerned of the carbon delaminating if it was on the upper surface of a spar. The other thing that I'd consider doing is adding the carbon to the spars prior to assembly. I'd even go as far as using a vacuum bag to apply enough consistent pressure along the entire surface of the spar & carbon. Just throwing my 2 cents in Kurt 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] RE: Soaring V1 #4931
Sorry all... that went out by mistake!!! I promise that will not happen again. Getting up-to-date -- Date: 5 Jan 2005 14:06:22 - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "Soaring" Subject: Getting up-to-date Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Soaring, I'm updating my address book. Please take a moment to update your latest contact information. Your information is stored in my personal address book and will not be shared with anyone else. Plaxo is free, if you'd like to give it a try. Click the following link to correct or confirm your information: https://www.plaxo.com/edit_contact_info?r=34359894135-10483358--580327868 Name: Soaring Job Title: Company: Work E-mail: Soaring@airage.com Work Phone: Work Fax: Work Address Line 1: Work Address Line 2: Work City, State, Zip: Mobile Phone: Home E-mail: Home Phone: Home Fax: Home Address Line 1: Home Address Line 2: Home City, State, Zip: Birthday: This message was sent to you by [EMAIL PROTECTED] via Plaxo. To opt out: https://www.plaxo.com/opt_out?r=34359894135-10483358--580327868 Plaxo's Privacy Policy: http://www.plaxo.com/support/privacy 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] 2005 NATs
Can someone explain to me why F3B & Cross country has not been listed as events for the 2005 NATs? Did I miss something? 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] dead battery question
>Date: Sun, 26 Dec 2004 17:14:48 -0600 >From: "Robert Samuels" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: soaring@airage.com >Subject: Re: [RCSE] dead battery question >Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Twice i've had single cells in a pack become dead. That is, the cell(s) in >question had no voltage. On the advice from a local battery supplier I >"shocked" the cell(s) by touching the leads from a 12 volt battery to the >bad cell for an instant. It caused some sparks when I touched the positive >to positive and negative to negative. It appears to have revived the cells >and the packs now function normally and have run through charge/dicharge >cycles showing full capapcity. Immediately after the "shock" the >previously >dead cell had a no load voltage reading of 1.2 volts. Remember, the ?touching of leads was for an instant only. I offer this story for ?information only and have no idea if it is good advice. But it worked for >me. > >Robert Samuels..St. Louis Robert; Here is what is happening to the cell that has gone dead. A small "whisker" grows across the dielectric and causes the battery to become shorted. By touching 12v across the battery actually burns the whisker and makes the battery "alive" again. The problem here is that once this occurs with a battery then the chances of that battery going dead in the future is quite high. I would become very leery about a battery pack that looses a cell. Chances are all of the batteries in the pack are from the same batch during manufacturing. If one goes dead then the chances are that the others may develop problems as well. You may want to rethink the way you maintain your batteries. Here is something that I do that has provided me great success over many years of flying. The first thing is you need to have a good, accurate battery charger as well as a good, accurate battery cycler. Here is what I do. When ever I get a new battery back I charge & cycle it 3 times. After the third time I determine the true battery capacity based upon the time in which it took the battery to become drained and my discharge rate. EVERY battery I own I write the date & new, actual battery capacity on it. I use a sharpy marker to do this so it doesn't wear off. Through out the flying season as I recharge the battery I will cycle down. I do this every few months, just to make sure the battery is in good shape. I also make note of the real capacity of the battery. If I loose 10% or more of the battery capacity I no longer use the battery. I may keep it for bench work but I will never put it back into a plane or transmitter. I simply go out and replace the battery. When charging the battery I always use a C/10 charge rate for overnight charging. This is safe charge rate and will cause the least amount of damage if left on for more than 10 - 12 hours. I don't recommend leaving the batteries on for longer or the battery will heat up and cause damage to the internal battery structure if done to many times. I'm sure there are others out there that may have a more refined approach for battery maintenance, but this works for me. I can honestly say that I have not had a battery failure in over 20 years of flying. I adapted this maintenance practice after I crashed one of my old time favorite power planes back in the mid 80's. There is too much to risk when dealing with questionable batteries. I know when I go to the field I am flying with a set of batteries that I know exactly what condition they are in. Happy New Year. Kurt 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] HTML email settings.
I'm sure this issue has been brought up before, but there have been a number of posts where you guys are writing your replies with HTML turned on. I am sure that most, if not all mail clients have the ability to send plain text email. For those of you who see your posts with HTML text following, please find a way to shut that option off. Thanks in advance and happy holidays. Kurt 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] Help with Craft-Air Viking
Greetings all & happy holidays; I have decided that my building project for the winter of 2004-2005 will be a nostalgia RES Craft-Air Viking - MK II. I have some questions that I'd like to get some answers before I dive into the kit. I would prefer to go offline with anyone who has experience building this plane. For those who believe in Santa, I hope your wishes come true Kurt Zimmerman [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.
[RCSE] First RC sailplane
OK guys... why hasn't anyone ever mentioned J&J Industries American Eagle designed by Dick Sarpolus (I think)... I'll never forget saving up my birthday & X-Mas money and running out to the hobby shop to by this. I took my sweet time to build it but once I got flying, WOW what a great time I had. I do believe the American Eagle was featured in a early to mid-1970's Flying Models mag... I'd love to know what issue. My original one I wore out the pages I'm kicking myself now that I sold that plan at an auction for probably no more than about $25. Kurt 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] RE: Soaring V1 #4650
Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2004 13:06:01 -0500 From: "Douglas, Brent" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: sandable filler Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I'm doing some work on an obechi wing w/ a balsa leading edge, and I have some little depressions at the seam I'd like to fill. Normally I mix epoxy and microballoons to fill a gap, but I don't want to sand epoxy smooth or run an iron over it when I finish the wing. =20 Any better solutions? I was considering spackle filler and white glue, but that sounds low tech - what else is there? =20 Thanks, Brent Brent; I'm quite sure it is Elmers that makes a water soluble wood filler. You can find it in any of your local hardware stores (Home Depot or Lowes). You will find it in a white container w/ an orange lid. I've used it on obechi & balsa with great success. It dries with a wood color and matches very well with obechi & balsa. You can also thin the filler with a few drops of water to get it to spread easier. Good luck with it and let me know how it works out. Kurt 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] Zoom zoom zoom....the sound of RCSD articles?
I've been reading this thread with great interest. One thing that I've not noticed is something that I do on a zoom. On launch, I'm using a full-camber. When I'm about to enter my zoom, I not only take out the full-camber, but I go into a full reflex. My goal here is to get as much speed built up (kinetic energy???)... Now, when I execute my zoom, I have as much energy built up to maximize my launch. I've seen the difference with and without reflex in my zooms and I can honestly say that the reflex improves the launch greatly. As some of you have pointed out, it is best to experiment on launches to see what works best. I've gone out and killed a day just doing launches just to see what works and what doesn't. Kurt 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] Local clubs in Fayetteville, NC
Just wondering if there is anyone on this exchange who lives in the Fayetteville, NC area who can point me to any local clubs. Your information is greatly appreciated. Kurt 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] Legionair Questions
Bravo Ed Also keep in mind that most often, many builders would often re-engineer some of the kits "back then" in order to introduce some structural improvement. Were these planes banned from flying back then? Obviously not. Case in point. Many guys modfied the Hobie Hawk by adding a dorsal fin. Never kept them from flying in the events back then. They were never banned from flying either. The main goal of Nostalgia is to keep them flying. Adding improvements to keep them flying is most necessary. And, you are right, the other goal is to have fun. Kurt -Original Message- From: Ed Berris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sep 14, 2003 5:49 PM To: Jack Womack <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [RCSE] Legionair Questions The idea that rules for Nostalgia class would be enforced at the level that Jack Iafret states seems quite silly. Isn't the idea of a Nostalgia class to bring fun to those fliers that appreciate the older STYLED aircraft and like a more relaxed flying experience? It seems that all hobbies have those that like making and enforcing rules just a little too much. What possible difference could a boom made from aluminum, fiberglass or carbon make. I remember going to a vintage car club meeting where photos of beautifully restored cars were being shown. There was a small group of members who were critical of a particular car because the bolts used under the hood were not the exact ones used in the year that car was produced. Another car was down graded by these same fellows because the color of the car was slightly off from the color charts for that year. I remember thinking these guys are way too serious. Here were these beautiful 1930's vintage cars and instead of appreciating seeing them restored and being driven they were put off by these small "inaccuracies". Jack, you may be the keeper of the rules but I have a feeling that some day someone might just tell you to keep your set of rules. Frame them, have them embroidered on your pillow case or have the rules painted on your walls. But for me and a lot of other guys like me we'll build the re-introduced Legionair and other designs with some updates that make a great model even better. We'll have our own NOSTALGIA class. After all Jack, the idea is to have fun. Right? Ed - Original Message - From: "Jack Womack" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2003 4:07 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Legionair Questions > I guess as a CD, those written rules are there for > interpretation. The way I interpret them, the carbon > boom would be no different than adding carbon to a > spar, or replacing the spar system, or changing the > joiner system and subsequently having to change the > dihedral angle. The spirit of these rules says to me > that as long as the outline, airfoils, and basic > flavor of the aircraft aren't altered, that such mods > are welcome. If it's that strict, why not just make it > strictly as designed with absolutely no structural > alterations allowed, and let it go at that. That would > forgo any arguments...unless of course the model is > covered in opaque Monokote... By the way, Texas heat > isn't good for most epoxy systems, so my boom would be > painted white. How would you know if it's carbon or > aluminum? > > Jack Womack > > --- Jack Iafret <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > For it to be truly Nostalgia legal the boom would > > have to be the same as the > > original. The rules state that the basic building > > materials must be same as > > the original. > > > > Jack Iafret > > "Keeper of the Nostalgia Rules" > > - Original Message - > > From: "Wes Gibson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: "RCSE" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Jack Womack" > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2003 12:25 AM > > Subject: [RCSE] Legionair Questions > > > > > > > Jack, > > > > > > Thanks for all the good information on the > > Legionair. I do have a few more > > > questions though. First you mentioned that your > > 100 is a floater with > > > attitude. Could you please clarify what kind of > > attitude this sailplane > > has? > > > Jim Early mentioned that the Legionair is fast. > > Does it handle poorly at > > > slower airspeeds? I am also concerned about the > > aluminum boom. Does this > > > boom hold up in rough landings? Would it be better > > to go to a fiberglass > > or > > > carbon fiber boom? Lastly, is the Legionair > > nostalgia legal? > > > > > > Right now, the Legionair is number one on my list > > of possible kits to > > build > > > with the Viking coming in a very close second. Do > > you have any idea when > > Ray > > > Hayes will have the Legionair ready for release? > > This is a rather far > > > fetched question, but what would you expect the > > kits to sale for? > > > > > > Thanks again. > > > > > > Wes Gibson > > > AMA #607029 > > > LSF #7533 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > - Original Message - >
RE: [RCSE] I found the aluminum X-mitter box !
I picked up one just the other day. Holds 2 transmitters as well as a bunch of airborne battery packs (I always carry them separate for the ease of charging them). Not bad for about $25. Kurt -Original Message- From: Steve Gibson [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2003 1:46 AM To: rc Soaring Exchange Subject:[RCSE] I found the aluminum X-mitter box ! << File: ATT00161.htm >> Thanks to everybody who responded to my email about buying the aluminum transmitter box. Went to two Lowes. Both said they didn't have it and had never seen it. A young employee then walked up and said, "we have about twenty of them in boxes, near, not in the tool area." The cases were in cardboard boxes so it was easy to overlook them. Most of the other toolboxes were not in cardboard boxes. They were out on full display. Thanks, Steve 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] Must be CG Week
Unlike the Buffalo, NY area, the rest of the country is actually getting out to fly now that the winter snows have melted. Couldn't resist. Kurt -Original Message- From: Thomas Koszuta [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2003 2:56 PM To: RCSE Subject:[RCSE] Must be CG Week << File: ATT00017.htm >> I thought all the CG question were supposed to be later in April. I gotta update my schedule. Tom Koszuta Clarence Sailplane Society (Buffalo) NY 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] I picked up a Sears Bandsaw.
Are you sure it is D-flat and not F-sharp? Just kidding... I've found that setting tension on the blade has to be enough so the blade doesn't wobble when making a cut. I keep adding tension until my cuts are true. Kurt -Original Message- From: Bill Swingle [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2003 10:55 AM To: RCSE Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:Re: [RCSE] I picked up a Sears Bandsaw. My band saw is similarly made in China. Except it doesn't even try to hide it. For what I do it works fine. Question: How tight should I keep the blade? Best answer I've heard so far was until it makes a D-flat sound when you pluck it. But it seems there is little consensus on this. So far I've been keeping it quite loose and just babying the heck out 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. 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] Aquila text
The only thing that I ever recall about the Aquila was the modification to the airfoil that took place on the Aquila Grande by necessity. As everyone knows that the airfoil on the Grande is more semi-symmetrical than the Std Aquila. The semi-symmetrical airfoil was created by adding sheeting to the lower portion of the leading edge, where by making a flat bottom airfoil semi-symmetrical. There is certainly a lot more to why this took place, but the details escape me at the moment. Now with that said, when I build my next Aquila I'm going to make a number of mods to accept a larger joiner rod and use servos to actuate the spoilers in stead of using dial chord. I'm also going to add a bit of .007 carbon on the spars as well as wrap them with kevlar chord for added strength. None the less, I've had a number of Aquilas in the past. I recently picked up one NIB on Ebay (Ebay is a great place to shop...) and am itching to build it. I also have a BOT NIB just waiting to be built. If anyone knows of a Sagitta 900 just waiting to be built, I'm very interested. Would be interested to hear what others say. Kurt -Original Message- From: battada001 [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2003 1:03 PM To: 'Joakim Stahl'; 'soaring' Subject:RE: [RCSE] Aquila text Looking forward in seeing this info in the group. I am getting ready to build an Aquila and would want to see "what's going on" with these mods. Aloha to all on RCSE, Al Battad - WH6VE AMA #506981 -Original Message- From: Joakim Stahl [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2003 1:24 AM To: soaring Subject: [RCSE] Aquila text Some years ago Skip Miller wrote about his modified Aquila on this list (Winner of WC 1977 F3B-FAI). I have found text from this mail, here and there on the net, but not the full text so fare. It would be great to read the complete mail. My hope is that someone has the text saved, if so, please forward this info to me. Thanks in advance! /Joakim Stahl Sweden 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] Nomad, (was first radio)
Boy do I feel old. How many of you remember a glider called the American Eagle by J & J Industries? It was one of the first gliders I built. I guess it was around the early 70's. I can kick myself for selling it off about 20 years ago. As a senior in high school I was a proud owner of a Hobie Hawk. I had a blast with that plane. I can also remember bashing an Astro Flight Monterey by adding Aquila wings on it. Yes, it was my first competition ship and I did well with it. BTW, that plane found its way into a pond due to radio failure during a contest in York, PA during the late 70's. Does time fly. ;) Kurt -Original Message- From: Jim Bacus [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 6:24 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:Re: [RCSE] Nomad, (was first radio) At 04:55 PM 2/11/2003, Joe G wrote: >Aw now come on Jim, you ain't old enough to have used a Kraft, are you??? I was about 11 or 12 in the early 70's when I got that radio, I just turned 40 in December. I still have the TX but the brick soared away in a Windfree... that was a bummer for me at the time. Jim 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] NSP
Call it ... 15 minutes of glory Just kidding Sal. Kurt -Original Message- From: Daryl Perkins [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, February 07, 2003 1:47 PM To: George Voss; Erich Merkel Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:Re: [RCSE] NSP OK, this has gotten way out of hand! A positive thread about Sal? Come on! A FFP __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
RE: [RCSE] Setup specs for Organic 2-m
I guess some are luckier than others. Here in northern NJ I've seen temps in the 20's and 8" of snow No need for any skegs in snow. Almost guaranteed to "stick" your landings... that is if you can brave the cold Got a heat wave tonite. Supposed to be 12. Last nite 1. I can't wait till spring. Kurt -Original Message- From: Bill Malvey [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 6:29 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:Re: [RCSE] Setup specs for Organic 2-m On 1/28/03 13:42, "George Voss" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > My Organic weighs 28oz, I was flying it today practicing 2m for Nats. For the Love of GOD, I'm still trying to decide if I want to go back to Muncie for the NATS and you're PRACTICING already?? Oh well. ~~~ Bill Malvey RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
