Re: [RCSE] 9303
claude60 wrote: How do I disable the gear switch so that it has no efect on the flaps. Currently the gear switch turns the flaps on and off, I would prefer that it had no efect at all on the left stick. Thanks, first time programing the 9303. Sounds like you might have the transmitter set for acro mode instead of glider... Matt 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] Reverse differential on XP 9303
If you can get the reverse differential you need out of a mix (or two), use the 'stick' switch to turn it on and off. Matt glide wrote: When I used to own a Stylus, I used to use reverse differential. Reverse differential would kick automatically when I would deploy my flaps in the crow mode then go back to a preset differential when I would move the flaps back. I now want to use reverse differential on my XP 9303 but I cannot figure out how to set it up so that reverse differential would kick in automatically when I deploy the flaps. I know that in different flight modes (cruise, thermal, speed, land) you can have different aileron differential values BUT you have to set the flight mode switch or switches and then set the differential values for each mode in the differential program. I want the reverse differential to automatically come in when I deploy the flaps then return back to a preset differential without flipping a switch - is this possible? 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] Fwd: Fw: [SVSS] CVRC in Trouble?
Sounds like the easiest thing would be to fight the 'entertainment' charge. - Soaring contests are serious business, after all. Matt Charles Eaton wrote: Government. They should be part time and every time they make a new law ten must be eliminated. - Original Message - From: Flying High [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: exchange soaring@airage.com Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2005 5:36 PM Subject: [RCSE] Fwd: Fw: [SVSS] CVRC in Trouble? What will this mean for our upcoming Fall Festival? Why can't some people just leave us glider guys alone! Let's all rally together and see if we all can't do something to help the club keep their field and keep us all Flying!!! Edgar The Soaring Junkie Note: forwarded message attached. __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - You care about security. So do we. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail 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] receivers for sale - updated
Got a bunch of stuff for sale, as follows: 2 JR R649 9ch PCM receivers, VERY lite use, $145 each 2 JR R945 10ch PCM recievers, never flown - $185 each Thanks, Matt 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] Info on lithium-polymer batteries???
Li-Poly is the current defacto 'standard' for drive-battery applications. [EMAIL PROTECTED] weighs 13 oz, and can give it up at 60 amps. Minimal self-discharge, and guys are using them for Rx packs, along with voltage regulators, in giant scale, and I've seen a 2000mah li-poly setup for the Royal evo at esprit model's sight. Check out Thunder power's site, as well as kokam's. Matt Cameron wrote: I am hearing a lot of talk about lithium-polymer batteries, but I don't know much about them. What is the real info with lithium-polymer batteries? Can they be used to replace either Tx or Rx Ni-Cd battery packs for RC applications? Can lithium-polymer batteries handle hi current draw applications? Does lithium-polymer discharge over extended periods of time like Ni-Cd batteries? Does lithium-polymer deteriorate in capacity (and storage) as the ambient temperature increases? In advance, thank you for the info. Cameron Ninham 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] receivers for sale
Got a bunch of stuff for sale, as follows: 2 JR R649 9ch PCM receivers, VERY lite use, $145 each 2 JR R945 10ch PCM recievers, never flown - $185 each 1 JR R770 7 ch PCM receiver, never flown - $75 1 Hitech 555 new in box - $25 Thanks, Matt 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] Full House Electric
I recently built an XL3200 - I haven't had a lot of flight time on it yet, but I'm very happy with it so far. In the few flights I've had, it got to alltitude quickly, and seemed to be very solid - definately not a speed demon, and it doesn't slow to a crawl on landing (kind of heavy for that, with all the gear), but overall, I found it to be a good combo for getting in the air (relatively) quickly, without setting up a winch. Matt Dudley Dufort wrote: I'm looking for a full house electric. I'm more interested thermaling capabilities than electric flight abilities. The motor would be used in lieu of a winch or high start. Anyone have an opinion and/or experience with the XL 3200 from N.S.P? Current planes flown include Tempest, Millennium, Addiction. I'm looking for something that performs well. I'd appreciate any suggestions. Thanks, Dudley 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] Opinions on Berg receivers?
I spotted some mention on the exchange which reminded me of an earlier discussion on berg receivers and locking in a transmitter's signature. Sounds great - what's your overall experience? Do I want to put these in my mega-buck sailplanes? Do I NEED to put these in my mega-buck sailplanes? Matt 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] Burt Rutan on Science Channel Tonight
Douglas, Brent wrote: I was curious about that feather mode, too. Looking at the flight on TV, it looks like the tail sticking up makes the ship fall flat, eg, so that it exposes the bottom of the wings and fuse to the air flow. Does that sound accurate to anyone that watched? Anyone saving up for a flight? For the cost of 140 Icons you too could get in orbit ; ) (One Icon in the check register would put ME in orbit) B. 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. No, it was a matter of keeping the nose pointed into the wind in the same manner as an arrow. Matt 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
If I were interested in taking someone out via RC, I'd use one of the new jets with a true turbine, and an on-board video camera setup. At 200+ mph, I think it would be more effective. Not that I'd ever fly one - I prefer aerobatics and soaring to turning big looops and circles, which is just about ALL their owners do with them. Matt Martin Usher wrote: You guys just don't get it. Since none of you seem to realize what someone who has a mind to do can accomplish using an R/C model, and especially an electric glider, I'll tell you. (Keith) Thanks. You can easily use an electric glider as an accurate targeting anti-personnel weapon With a payload capacity of less than a pound its not going to be that effective. There's also not that much room in the fuse for that payload, especially if you want to keep the CG within a controllable range. Landing it on the spot when the tape's in front of you isn't that difficult (landing on time -- well). Its a lot more difficult to hit a remote target...try going through a soccer goal that's a hundred yards away and see how well you do. The only way I could hit a high value target is if it were acting as my timer. There are tiny, highly accurate, gps-based autopilot systems designed to be used with R/C gear that are easily available for purchase from several vendors that would make getting the model on a fixed target fairly easy. Your're getting stuff confused. GPS, the GPS that we can buy, has a rather low update rate. It only updates once per second, too slow to do precision targeting. You need to combine it with some quality inertial guidance kit. The autopilots sold by FMA are optical wing levellers, not inertial guidance systems. I'm not saying that this kit is impossible to own, its just not over the counter at the moment. If it were then we'd have a major problem with Thermal Duration contests -- its bad enough having gyros keeping the planes on line during the approach, the last thing we want is something that can precisely autoland the planes for us. To quote one of your presidents -- The only thing you have to fear is fear itself. Yes, keep your eyes and ears open, but also keep a sense of proportion. Martin Usher (BTW -- You might find a visit to Israel interesting -- its full of people trying to live ordinary, everyday, lives in a society that's got what could be the worst-case in day to day terror threats. The locals don't seem that paranoid.) 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] 9303 with an electric - cannot find the JR8103 write-up
Rense wrote: This reminds me, I was looking for the JR8103 write-up on how to program for electrics that I once saw - but of course I forgot where. Does anyone remember? Rense Lange http://isoar.ca/~andrewm/rc/JRxp8103/ Matt 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] Stylus and Alpha Club for sale
I've got a stylus with glider card and 50 model memory card, on channel 35, - $300 Also, a Multiplex Alpha club, 100, 4 micro's in the wing, 2 standard in the fuse - immaculate, used perhaps 10 flights, also $300. Matt 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] Stylus for sale
I've got a stylus with glider card and 50 model memory card, on channel 35, - $300 Also, a Multiplex Alpha club, 100, 4 micro's in the wing, 2 standard in the fuse - immaculate, used perhaps 10 flights, also $300. Matt 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] fyi
A dramatic comparison - Pappy Boyington used to rig up his plane with rubber bands on the stick and snooze while on patrol. Matt -Original Message- From: Ben Diss [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 21, 2004 1:47 PM To: Bill Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [RCSE] fyi 33 hrs, 39 min flying a dynamically unstable aircraft after having slept only a couple hours the prior night is a truly amazing feat. That's like trying to drive long distance, at night, in the fog with no sleep in a car that constantly wants to pull to the side and won't maintain the same speed without constant accelerator adjustments. Amazing. -Ben Bill wrote: On May 21, 1927, Charles A. Lindbergh landed his Spirit of St. Louis near Paris, completing the first solo airplane flight across the Atlantic Ocean. Bill -- Follow your bliss.Joseph Campbell Bill Johns Pullman, 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] Antenna for HLG
I've got the same plane - I replaced the standard antenna with lightweight aluminum wire (wire wrapping wire, and cut off the excess - no problem. You're not going to be operating a hand-launch at nearly the range you would with a bigger ship, as you wouldn't be able to see it. Matt -Original Message- From: Joe Parsons [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 23, 2004 1:05 PM To: RCSE Subject: [RCSE] Antenna for HLG I'm building my second Omega HLG (wore out the first one). This one will have a Hitech Electron 6 Rx instead of the 555 I used in the other HLG For aesthetic reasons, I'd like to avoid the excess wire trailing out the fuse. I've thought about just coiling the full length of the antenna wire on a balsa shaft in the fuse, but I'm wondering whether there are other reliable approaches. Suggestions? Joe Parsons 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] Stoopid battery question #764
Just measure the voltage - if the red wire is on positive, you'll get some positive reading,or else a needle pinned to the left if red is on negative (with a digital MM, you'll get a negative voltage) Matt -Original Message- From: Joe Parsons [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 23, 2004 5:33 PM To: RCSE Subject: [RCSE] Stoopid battery question #764 I'm making up a flight pack of 4 new NiMH 2/3 AAA cells. The polarity is not marked on the cells, but there's an indent at one end. Is that the positive? Joe Parsons 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] Stiff Aileron
You probably should use something thicker than an exacto, as well - I found the smallest screwdriver in a micro set was just right - the line needs to be thick enough that the epoxy doesn't meet when the the ailerons are flexed. Matt -Original Message- From: George Voss [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2004 7:46 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'RCSE' Subject: RE: [RCSE] Stiff Aileron You haven't removed enough of the epoxy from the cloth to make it function properly. You'll need to use the knife again to remove more of the epoxy. It'll take some time, but it will work. You probably want to avoid cutting the aileron completely off and using a tape hinge, but you can cut the aileron so it's ALMOST off. Make a series of 1 cuts leaving 1/2 between them. This way the aileron is still attached via the skin, but not as much as it is in its current configuration. Best of luck. gv -Original Message- From: Wes Gibson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2004 6:38 PM To: RCSE Subject: [RCSE] Stiff Aileron I'm almost finished with my Emerald, but have run into a snag. One of the ailerons is so stiff the servo cannot move it far enough to reach the recommended throw. I've talked with another Emerald pilot in my club and followed his advice, but the stiffness is still there. So far I have flexed the aileron back and forth several hundred times. I also used a dull x-acto blade to score a line on the inside of hinge. Does anyone have any other suggestions that might work? Wes Gibson AMA 607029 LSF 7533 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] Transparent Duct Tape
I've seen it for sale at Home Depot Matt -Original Message- From: James V. Bacus [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2004 9:13 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] Transparent Duct Tape Have you guys seen this stuff yet? Transparent Duct Tape: http://www.kk.org/cooltools/archives/000383.php Jim Downers Grove, IL Member of the Chicago SOAR club, AMA 592537LSF 7560 Level IV ICQ: 6997780 AIM: InventorJim R/C Soaring blog at www.jimbacus.net 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] FS: Migraines in a box....
Les, I agrea with Ryan, I found that any more than 10 minutes of Doom or any of those 3d games and I get nauseous. I don't have the same trouble with sims where I'm INSIDE the plane, like Falcon or MS FS. It's purely the fast POV shifts that do it. -Original Message- From: Ryan Flowers [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 26, 2004 7:02 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [RCSE] FS: Migraines in a box Jim I couldn't agree more. I work 8-11 hours a day on a computer, as I am in the web hosting business and answer email all day long and work on servers. I am not just using the computer, I am literally staring at it for hours at a time. LCD is the *only* way to go. Les, I don't think the problem is flicker. My guess is that you can use the computer for extended periods otherwise, right? I'd guess that any 3d type game or simulator would cause you to have migraines. But, IANAD (I am not a doctor). Standard Disclamers apply! Jim Bacus wrote: This can be particularly bad if the monitor is a CRT and overhead lighting is fluorescent. Incandescent lamps are much better lighting around computer screens, and if you are serious about eye strain, an LCD monitor with a DVI connection is the way to go. -- Ryan Flowers http://www.ryanflowers.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] GPS Cure--and a new RC term
Title: Message Thats great, but what the heck does gps stand for? matt -Original Message-From: Tom H. Nagel [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2004 7:03 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [RCSE] GPS Cure--and a new RC term Gents: I coined the term GPS several years ago to describe the symptoms of sailplane withdrawal syndrome that tends to afflict those of us living north of the Mason-Dixon line. It is sort of like seasonal affective disorder, but with twitchy thumbs to boot. Here in scenic central Ohio, scale jet guru Terry Nitsch has found a cure for GPS by organizing bi-weekly indoor electric flying sessions at a local golf dome. He even got the managment to make the golfers stop whacking balls while we are flying. Now if he can just get the management to keep the heat on during these frosty Saturday night electron fests. I have been doing my part to keep the sailplane ranks represented by flying a GWS powered Chrysalis. Don Harris flys all sorts of styrofoam board weirdness, as do other MOSS members. This season I have instituted a new RC sailplane tradition and also suggestedsome new RC sailplane terminology by flying the Chyrsl-Stick with a sprig of mistletoe taped underneath the fuselage. The new terminology? (wait for it) Guided Mistletoe. Happy new year to all.
RE: Spam Alert: [RCSE] (RCSE) having a bad day
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[RCSE] NSP Enigma setup help needed!!!
Title: Message Anyone out there flying a NSP Enigma? I've just picked one up as my (re) entry into 2 meter. One problem - Sal recommends hitec 85's for ailerons, but they wont fit in the wing - both too fat, AND too long. I can deal with too long, but what about too fat? Should I have 10% of the servo below the above the wing surface, or go with super-small servos? Feedback MOST appreciated
[RCSE] Hobie hawk on ebay
Title: Message I just spotted a hobie hawk on ebay, and thought I'd pass it on. it's item # 3156383820 . I know guys still go crazy over 'em - I've seen them sell for $400 and $500, which to ME is nuts, considering I can get a new moldie for a couple of hundred more. Matt
RE: [RCSE] how to clean monokote iron
Oscar, Get some monokote trim solvent - takes all the old adhesive right off. Matt -Original Message- From: Oscar Taboada [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2003 8:59 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] how to clean monokote iron Hi, after somke years of use, my Hangar 9 iron has accumulated some ammount of dirt, glue, burned plastic, etc. so now it doesn't slide so easy as before... how can I clean or remove this stuff without damage for the teflon surface? is it really important to keep the teflon surface? I remember so many time ago one guy applying momokote with a big iron used for clothes without any teflon surface thanks Oscar Taboada Rocha Tecnología de Información Aeropuertos del Sureste [EMAIL PROTECTED] tel (55)5284 0437 cel (044) 55 5497 3450 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] Woodpecker Thingie
It's an excellent monokote covering accessory. You use it to punch lots of little holes in balsa sheeting before covering to let the monokote gasses escape from under the monokote, and if you're doing a multi-color monokote layup, to punch holes in the bottom layer of monokote. I've used it to cover my last 2 or 3 power planes, and now consider it indispensible. Matt - Original Message - From: Stefan Smets [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'SilentFlight' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 31, 2001 12:57 AM Subject: RE: [RCSE] Woodpecker Thingie An outdated, unpowered (ick) tool used during the finishing process of those antiquated models which were built with a substance known as wood. Apparently it grew wild in nature. it meaning the wood, I guess, not the Woodpecker Thingie :-), and I know now it's something to perforate something else, but I still don't know what it is (I know what a woodpecker is though, but that one flies better then most planes :-)). Stefan 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] Pro series Smart charger
The story I heard is that George Joy, usually a member of this exchange, originally designed the charger, then sold it to Ace. Ace really messed with the design, turning it into a lousy charger. George was really pissed, and recinded the rights, re-packaging it as the Sirius charger we know and love today. George can confirm or deny. Matt - Original Message - From: Brian Iva Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2001 9:12 AM Subject: [RCSE] Pro series Smart charger I bought a Pro-Series Smart charger off the swap shop..Got a very good deal on it..When I recieved it I find that it is an Ace version..The man includes a note say How lucky I was to have one of the really good ones as this one was made before Ace screwed them up .. Any one give me and real info about this?? TNX Brian Smith _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.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] Muller Escape feedback?
Any feedback on the Muller Escape, now that it's been around a while, and the 6 servo wing hubbub has died down? How does it fly? Matt RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Next Radio?
Styling counts, too, Karlton..those multiplexes just look weirdextremely euro. Matt - Original Message - From: "Karlton Spindle" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; "James V. Bacus" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2001 11:22 AM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Next Radio? I agree NO one Radio company can say or do it all for every person you have to choose what is best for YOU! The features need to be what YOU want and need. The price has to be what you are willing to pay. Smooth Sailing, Karlton Spindle http://www.MultiplexRC.com I just happen to use a Japan Radio for a tx, my decision. 8-) Jim Downers Grove, IL Member of Chicago SOAR club 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] For Sale
Saggita "Standard" - RES+Ail, all built up, in excellent condition, Futaba servos, with velour wing and fuse bags. $300 Vision SP transmitter, receiver, spare battery, all ATRACs updates - $300 Matt RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] all this chat about chargers???
Straight "Charging For Begginers" answer, Don - With a wall charger, you have to charge for 18 hrs for a full charge. If you constantly go fly and run your pack 1/2 way down, then charge, your nicads will develop 'memory' and get weak after running that 1/2 charge you usually fly, and you'll have problems. If you forget to unplug the charger, you can kill a (battery) pack. If you let the pack sit around, it runs down, so you have to top them off regularly. You're also supposed to 'cycle' them (run them all the way down, then charge them fully). When you grow into more sophisticated planes, and just more planes, you'll have different size packs in those planes, which (with wall warts) require multiple wall warts of differing charge rates. Pretty soon you have a room full of planes with charge wires running everywhere, tangles of chargers, in boxes, etc. You fly all day with your new favorite superplane, boomers 'til 7pm, running the battery all the way down, and the weather for tommorow should be perfect, so you want to come back for more the next morning..but your wall wart won't recharge for 18 hrs, so you have to wait until 3 pm to go flying - bummer, right? Enter the Sirius charger (and others like it, but it's the best in my, and MANY other's opinions). Dead pack to full charge in less than an hour for a 'standard' pack. Plug it in and forget it, it auto shuts off at full charge, switching to 'trickle', which keeps the pack topped off, 100%. No memory problems. Handles different size packs. Charges 2 packs at once. Runs on 12 volts, so you can plug it into your lighter socket and charge up on the way to the field. Run your pack down flying all day?plug it in and charge up while you're lying to your buddies about that eagle you where thermaling with. Personally, I have about $300 in charging junk sitting around gathering dust. From Accucycles, Ace trikle adapters, multichargers, an old Ace cycler, and a zillion wall warts (which come free with radios, which tells you what they're worth since I bought a Sirius charger, I use nothing BUT the Sirius. ). Since I've started in r/c (about 15 years now) I've waded through metric tons of articles, tips, discussions, whatever! about charge techniques, charge curves, c/10, c/50, cell reversal, ad nausea. A hundred and small change is an extremely small price to pay for plug in and forget it, no worries chaging. Matt PS. George, that last testimonial check you sent me bounced, cash this time. ;-) - Original Message - From: "Don Munro" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2001 9:18 PM Subject: [RCSE] all this chat about chargers??? Hi everyone, I have a real "newbie" question... I've been following all this chit-chat about chargers since I just got my first radio (JRxp652) and, of course it came with a charger. Why would I want to spend $100+ for another charger when I've already got one? no flames please :-) thanks in advance Don Munro 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] Is Light Aluminum wire ok for an antenna?
The other day I had my Omega HLG gutted, as I had to change receiver crystals to match my new transmitter's frequency. While I had it apart, I took a look at the transmitter antenna (a Hitec 555), which seems much too fat...lots of weight hanging out the back of my glider. The FMA receivers I usually use have a much lighter gauge of wire (a lot less insulation, anyway), and I've seen some HLG's rigged up with light wire before. I ran down to Radio Shack looking for wire and ended up buying some 30AWG wire wrap wire...it's light in color and I think it might be aluminum. It had an odd name which was sort of like 'kevlar'. Anyway, I replaced the heavy wire with the same length of this stuff, which did wonders for the overall weight, moment, etc of the glider, but now I'm suddenly wondering if the fact that the wire isn't copper might cause problems. Input, anyone? TIA, Matt RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] C.N.C.
FOB stands for Freight On BoardFOB- Freight on Board (named port of shipment) Means the seller completes his obligation to deliver when the goods pass over the ship's rail at the named port of shipment. Matt - Original Message - From: "SailplaneBoy" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "Bonfiglio Tullio" [EMAIL PROTECTED]; "soaring list" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 16, 2001 4:08 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] C.N.C. Hey, I found that CNC hot wire cutter I thought was $350. Wishful thinking, I found the URL and it costs "600 $ us FOB Holland". Not being much good with acronyms, I was wondering what FOB stood for. This kit requires some assembly and circuit board assembly, but looks good. I wish the site had more information. http://www.cybercomm.nl/~fbreemen/foamcut.htm - Original Message - From: "Bonfiglio Tullio" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "soaring list" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2001 12:31 AM Subject: RE: [RCSE] C.N.C. Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2001 19:21:53 -0500 From: Mark Drela [EMAIL PROTECTED] I presume you're calculating the required wire length and driving a stepper to change the length? Wouldn't it be simpler to maintain a constant tension in the wire? This could be done by terminating the wire on a drum driven directly by a DC motor. The motor would operate stalled most of the time, with it's stall torque (and hence wire tension) controlled by the applied voltage. I would NOT get rid of the bow. The problem with anchoring the wire ends to the x,y traverses is that they must now withstand the very substantial wire tension. And when the wire is "swept" when cutting a tapered wing, a significant component of the wire tension must then be overcome by the stepper motors. This tremendously increases the demands on the rigidity of the traverse frames and the motor power compared to the external-bow design. The wire tension is huge compared to the other loads. - Mark I fully agree, of course, on the consideration about the increase on demand of rigidity and motor power (Mark, as usual, is topmost clear !). But, if you really want to keep on this road, if I understand well, you could also consider to tension the wire by hanging one substantial weight (5 Kg = 10 lbs.?) per side using pulleys. In this way only the structure should be reinforced and the "complication" would be limited. Anyhow I would stick with the bow, and a light one. Ciao from Italy. Tullio. Ing. Tullio BONFIGLIO Ansaldo Energia ICI/IMT/AUT - F12 / P5 Via N. Lorenzi, 8 16152 Genoa - ITALY Ph. : 39 (0)10 655 3267 Fax : 39 (0)10 655 3250 / 3894 E-Mail : [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] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE]
Bob, I started the hearing thermals thread, which started off when I asked if anyone had ever tried to "see" them with infrared viewing equipment - in the interest of improving my understanding of thermal activity and furthering my soaring skills. The Tungsten one started off because someone was interested in using it instead of lead because it's denser and therefore you can get more weight in less room. As for Utah, go ahead and post something about Jersey..if you dare... The forum tends to be more on building techniques, suppliers (wait until you see Sal or Karlton getting flamed), locations to slope, etc. than actual flying techniques. You will find LOTS of interesting information if you hang around. As for the 8 posts about winches, perhaps you don't understand the media. One person posted a question, lots of people saw it, numerous people replied...that's just the way it works. If you're looking for flying lessons, you ARE in the wrong placeyou should check out the TPG at http://www.torreypinesgulls.org/ and the Charles River crew at http://www.charlesriverrc.org/ - they have some excellent articles on flying and building techniques. http://www.fatlion.com has some very good general articles as well as a superb collection of links to the manufacturers of almost every sailplane out there. When you need information regarding a plane you're building you'll be very glad that you CAN tap into the knowledge available here at RCSE. Matt PS. Where in Jersey? You can come fly with us in Long Island if you'd like. - Original Message - From: "Robert J" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 16, 2001 8:41 PM Subject: [RCSE] I am new to the list of soaring and to soaring r/c so please don't take this as hostel. I have been on the list for a couple of days, is this what this list is all about? 6 threads about hearing thermals.??? 3 about soaring Utah. I live in Jersey 19 useless threads of Tungsten and depleted uranium bb's (just melt lead or buy Tungsten rod cut to length)? 8 threads about winch rpm's (this could have been answered in one post). Is there any info geared to learning and sharing info about soaring r/c or is this a down time because of winter? I know I just put my foot in my mouth and pissed some people off, BUT I would like to learn everything I can about all the tips and secrets about hand launch and thermal duration, so far this isn't helping, dose it get better, or is it sporadic? Is there another list that is more informative towards soaring? Again I am sorry if I ticked some people off, this list was recommend to me. Bob __ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.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] JT models is missing
I've been trying to reach Jimmy Prouty of JT models to order a stylus pack forever now.the guy seems to be out of touch. Anyone know him? If so, how about asking him to answer his emails. TIA, Matt RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] How to :Installing Volz Wing Max servos
Actually, Gordy, the torque remains the same for a given surface movement, and the same for lash. If you have a 1/2 inch servo arm and a 1/2 inch control horn (from the pivot point), it's a 1:1 ratiotorque at the surface = servo torque. Increase or decrease the length of the arms, you get the same results. Now if you have a 1/2 inch servo arm and a 1" control horn, it's a 1:2 ratiotorque at surface=double the servo torque (minus drag), lash=half lash at servo, but TRAVEL is HALF as much.The other way around (long servo arm, short surface arm), you get a 2:1 ratio, with half the torque, double the lash,double theTHROW. With your setup, how can you get 90 degree flap throw? It's a bitch for me. Matt PS, I like your foam technique, and will use it in my next ship VBG NOT taken from an RC Soaring Digest Article.yet! - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 12, 2001 11:18 AM Subject: [RCSE] How to :Installing Volz Wing Max servos In a message dated 2/12/01 2:01:07 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am installing Volz servos in my molded wings and want to use the included bracket to make them removable, I have more depth that I need but no extra room on the LE side. What are some good ways to mount the bracket into the wing? I cut a block of Spyder foam or 'colored' foam to fit the hole, I try to sand the surface touching the top skin to some what match the curve of the top skin. Then I mix up some 5 min epoxy and glue the block into the hole. It FILLS the hole pretty much up completely. Then I set my Dremel router base (the new cheap round one) to the depth of the Micro Maxx (since the mount is flush with the bottom of the servo) and route the foam out to create a nice filler base to glue the Volz mount to. This helps prevent 'oil canning' of the top skin and put the servos output arm in perfect geometry to the Surface's control horn. Always put your link into the 2 hole arm on the servo and one notch higher on the surface horn. Never use a longer horn on any servo. Longer horns amplify any gear lash and bearing play and skin movement at the servo and reduce the servo torque you were so happy to have paid for. The longer horn connection on the surface horn adds to your torque and reduces lash movement. And always try to get your servo flush with the bottom skin when using bottom linkage connections. Okay ? :-) (taken from an RC Soaring Digest article, of course) Gordy
Re: [RCSE] What is launch preset? (2 more questions)
Actually, The Futaba 8U airplane version doesn't HAVE an appropriate switch on the left side of the transmitter, which is where most people want the Launch/Normal/Reflex switch to beaway from the 'busy' right hand. For sailplanes most people recommend getting the Heli version because the switch IS on the left side. As for you being lefty, unless you're going to reverse everything so that Ail/El is on the left and Rud/Flap is on the right, your right hand is STILL going to be the 'busy' one, so 'normal' preference is for the switch to be on the left. Matt - Original Message - From: "Brett Jaffee" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "Clifford Schwinger" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: "RCSE" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2001 7:52 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] What is launch preset? (2 more questions) Clifford Schwinger wrote: Thanks for all the responses to my questions about presets. Here are 2 more questions: I throw left handed so I would need a transmitter that has the preset switch on the right hand side of the radio. Does Futaba make a transmitter that has a preset on the right hand side? On the 8U, at least, you can assign any switch to be the preset. The only question is which one is springloaded. You don't need to use a springloaded switch for the preset, but i think a lot of people prefer that. I believe the 8UAFS only has a springloaded switch on the left side (the one normally used for the trainer switch). I don't have my radio here with me, so I'm not sure. Brett 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] Graphite.....Feedback, please!
I've been looking at the FVK graphite, big brother to the Organic which has been making such a big splash in 2 meter. It looks pretty darn good specs wise, but how about pilot feedback? Matt RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Hi-start Parachute - what's it for?
The high-start parachute doesn't open during launch because of tension between the line end and the plane end, which YES, IS the apex (actually, it does open a little). The purpose of the chute is to lay the line out downwind after you fly off the ring. If you didn't have a chute, after you flew off, you would end up with 400 feet of line in one big pile(tangle). Matt - Original Message - From: Stefan Smets To: Dean Wooldridge ; Soaring Newsgroup Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2001 2:40 PM Subject: RE: [RCSE] Hi-start Parachute - what's it for? Could this question please be answered in public ? Thanks, Stefan. 2. Am I right that the ring on the top (apex) of the chute attaches to the plane? So why then doesn't it open up during launchand screw things up?
Re: [RCSE] Stylus and Glider Card manuals....Can I borrow, Please?
Go Ben! Plus, if they didn't have a person filling manual orders, that would be less overhead, more profit for the company, which they could pass on to the end consumers.us ;-) Tom, Send them to my work: Matt Lydon FCG MS 333 East 38th Street, 2nd Floor New York, NY. 10016 Thanks, Matt - Original Message - From: "Ben Diss" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "Tom Broeski" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 05, 2001 7:14 AM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Stylus and Glider Card manualsCan I borrow, Please? Not so Tom. In about 5 minutes they could install PDF Writer and in another 30 minutes have the manuals printed to a PDF. Next step is to create a link on the web page taking and store the file somewhere on the server. This takes maybe 10 minutes. They've already got someone writing the manuals so they don't need to hire anybody to create the PDF. They've already got someone managing the web site so there again, no new hire. Why don't they already do this? Either they aren't aware that its so simple of they choose not to. Perhaps $10/ea provides them with a little profit? -Ben Tom Broeski wrote: Matt Lydon wrote: I recently aquired a stylus w/ glider card, but no manuals. Airtronics wants $10 each plus $8 shipping. Something just irks me about shelling out $28 for a couple of lousy manuals that they could put online for nothing. JR does it, what makes them so special, eh? Anyway, if you wouldn't mind lending me your manuals for a couple of days so I can copy them, I'd be very grateful, and would be happy to pay mailing costs both ways. Matt (in NYC if anyone's local) How one would think they could put it on line for nothing is beyond me. It would take quite a lot of time and they would have to pay a web person. It would likely cost over $1000 to do something like that, and they have had enough trouble just putting on what they currently have now. What ever dealer or person you bought the radio from should pay for the manuals. However, I will gladly lend you mine so you can copy them and send them back. What's your mailing address? Tom -- TG 32 Mount View Dr. Afton, VA 22920 540 943-3356 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-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Zagi Construction tips?
I just received a zagi, my first wing.of course I couldn't wait, and pulled the cores to check it all out 5 minutes after receiving the package. First thing I noticed is that the epp foam leading edges don't meet in the wing centerthere's about a 3/16th gap. Should I leave it, glue a little piece in, sand the cores down till it does meet? Also, I remember seeing zagi tips somewhere.a web site perhaps? Thanks, Matt RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Re: Who is this Reynolds dude? - The short version
The short version (for dummies like me) is that as scale gets smaller, the air molecules don't...therefore they become "large" relative to the airfoil. When they're large, they're harder to move out of the way of the wing in the same way that it's easier to dig through fine sand than through course sand at the beach.the fine sand "flows" better - it has less friction. This same effect takes place at the leading edge of your wing - if the molecules are "smaller" (as in a large scale wing) less of them are hit dead on by your leading edge (causing drag) than hit above or below the exact edge and flow AROUND the airfoil (creating lift). Matt - Original Message - From: "Don Stackhouse @ DJ Aerotech" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: "Clifford Schwinger" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2001 10:49 PM Subject: [RCSE] Re: Who is this Reynolds dude? Date: Sun, 04 Feb 2001 19:25:43 -0500 From: Clifford Schwinger [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: RCSE [EMAIL PROTECTED] Clifford Schwinger asks: I have been seeing a lot of references being made to the "Reynolds Number" recently. Could someone please explain to me - in simple terms - what this number is and what it means when a sailplane has a small "Rn" vs. a large "Rn". From what my feeble mind has figured out so far, the "Rn" has something to do with the increasing difficulty of an airplane to fly as it gets smaller? 2-meter sailplanes have a higher Rn than an rchlg? An rchlg has a higher Rn than a ffhlg? Does the Rn explain why I can't build a glider with a 1" wingspan? How does one compute the Rn for an airplane? If I have a sailplane with a 1.5 meter wingspan is the Rn for that plane "set in stone" or can you do something with the geometry or weight of the plane to vary the Rn and make it fly better? Does anyone know of any websites that have a clear explanation of the Rn? There are quite a few articles in the "Ask Joe and Don" section of our website that discuss the nuances and implications of Reynolds numbers. It is such a significant factor that there are quite a few articles where it makes at least a cameo appearance. Just type "Reynolds" into the Ask Joe Don search engine and you'll get a big list of articles to browse on the subject. One article that discusses the number itself is at: http://www.djaerotech.com/dj_askjd/dj_questions/hlgairspeed.html BTW, I have built FF gliders with wingspans as small as 5/8", and kites (scale models of Monarch butterflies, complete with all the black lines and white spots) with 3/8" spans, both of which flew successfully. However, the max L'd's are definitely lower than what is possible at larger sizes. Reynolds number (or "Re" in engineering shorthand) is air density times length (usually wing chord) times speed, divided by air viscosity. It's a numerical measure of what modellers call "scale effect". It gets smaller as you go up in altitude, slower in airspeed, or smaller in chord. At sea level standard day conditions it's: Re = 778 * Chord (in inches) * Speed (in MPH) In general, decreasing Re means that your drag will increase, and your max lift coefficient will decrease. Airfoils designed for one Re will generally not work well at a substantially different Re. However, it is possible to design airfoils with reasonably good efficiencies at very low Re's (as we did for our Spectre series), although it becomes increasingly difficult, especially at Re's below about 100,000. Below that number, things really get squirrely, and most of the traditional ways at analysing airflow tend to quickly get into serious trouble. Most of the commonly available airfoil codes generate mostly garbage below that number, and most wind tunnels aren't significantly better. In my experience, at very low Re's, what is more important than the software you're using is your experience and skill in properly interpreting its outputs. Don Stackhouse @ DJ Aerotech [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.djaerotech.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] Stylus and Glider Card manuals....Can I borrow, Please?
I recently aquired a stylus w/ glider card, but no manuals. Airtronics wants $10 each plus $8 shipping. Something just irks me about shelling out $28 for a couple of lousy manuals that they could put online for nothing. JR does it, what makes them so special, eh? Anyway, if you wouldn't mind lending me your manuals for a couple of days so I can copy them, I'd be very grateful, and would be happy to pay mailing costs both ways. Matt (in NYC if anyone's local) RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Goin to California!!!!!
I'm taking a trip to San Diego for a combination of Vacation (Yeah!) and to see how I'd like it for possible relocation (I figure it'll be a year before I move, if I do, which should be ample time for the whole power thing to shake out). Anyway, I'm going to be there from Feb 13th throught the 20th, and in addition to scoping out the area and doing some tourist stuff (I'm bringing the girlfriend), would love to check out Torrey Pines, etc. from the RCer perspective. If someone could show me around, I'd greatly appreciate it, and can always reciprocate for anyone headed to NYC. Thanks, Matt Lydon RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Model building tools
Most valuable tools for me are the simplest.Straight edges and rulers. I use a 6 foot level with machined frame for long runs, aluminum angle brackets, whatever is appropriate. Matt - Original Message - From: "Mark E. Johnson" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "RCSE" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2001 9:38 PM Subject: [RCSE] Model building tools Hello fellow "Soarheads": As I was cleaning up the workshop today, I got to thinking about all the tools I collected in 30 years of model-building, and I thought that this would make for an interesting RCSE thread: "What are some of the tools you have collected over the years, and of these, which one(s) do you find the most useful or was a good idea at the time, but ended up collecting balsa dust?" My intention is not to start a product-bashing thread but to initiate an enlightening discussion about model-building tools. To start things off, here is a list of some of the tools that are in my work shop. First, let me say I consider myself to be a builder/flyer in that I enjoy building 50.5% and flying 49.5%. Part of the fun I derive from modeling is using my tools and in my shop a tool might be as simple as an exacto knife or as complex as my radios. I keep many of my tools in a rollaway and two tool chest or spread out on a table that is next to my building bench (a tool in and of itself) as this helps to keep the actual building area clean and organized, at least that's the way it works in theory.( ^ ; }. Among my hand tools are the usual screwdrivers, pliers, exacto knives, balsa strippers, tube cutters, Zona saws, covering irons and heat guns and Z benders; but my collection of sanding blocks and clamps, some of which I have since the beginning, are among the the most cherished tools in my collection. I have a band saw, belt sander, table saw, and jig saw of which the band saw I find to be the most useful and the jig saw dosen't see frequent use but is nice to have when I need it. About three years ago I bought a box of #11 Exacto blade refills and shortly after was given a blade sharpener as a gift. Anybody want to buy a box of Exacto blades? One area that I feel needs improvement is my collection of nuts, bolts and screws so I am going to place an order with Micro-Fastener. Well that's all for now. Lets have fun with this topic, Mark J. 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] Model building tools
You have to be careful not to stretch the thread, though. I use the same trick, but use kevlar line from a pull pull kit (Sulivan, I think). Matt - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2001 12:00 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Model building tools Last night I used a piece of thread and some masking tape to check the alignment of the stab to the wing on my Style. Taped one end to the wing tip, pulled it taut and stuck a piece of tape to mark the length to the stab tip. Move it to the other tip and note the difference. A sliver of spruce shoved ahead of the stab pivot was all it took to move the stab tip half the difference in distance. A little CA to hold it and Voila! all aligned! It's amazing how simple some tools can be. Bill Wingstedt 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] Age old question - can I go wrong with a HiTec Flash 4 or 5XG?
Stuart, My two cents..Get a GOOD radio, like a Stylus, JR 8103, or Futaba Super 8. If you get into the hobby, one of those will keep you happy for a lot of years AND you'll love the SETUP features of a good computer radio, never mind the FLYING features. If you don't, you can sell it for about $100 less than you paid. If you buy a cheapo and get into the hobby, you'll be unhappy in the end, and buy a good one anyway. If you don't, no one will want to buy your cheapo from you, and you'll be stuck with a cheapo radio (value $125+) Matt - Original Message - From: "Stuart A. Hall" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2000 1:34 PM Subject: [RCSE] Age old question - can I go wrong with a HiTec Flash 4 or 5XG? I am sure you guys are sick of seeing newbie questions about radios. I have never flown before, yet I am seeing recommendations in the archives for low end computer radios - perhaps from people that have made the mistake of buying non-computer radios, or just people with way more experience who know how short the learning curve to advanced radio usage is. So I am thinking about purchasing a low end computer radio for my first RC radio, possibly a HiTec Flash 5XG for $200 or if I get brave a Airtronics RD6000 for $240. However this seems like an awful lot of money on a sport I haven't even tried yet - so here is my question: If I fly once per weekend, initially with a trainer, then by myself after I solo (e.g. not likely to be flying in club events), how long should it be before I will have the skills to use the computer radio? I know that initially I will have a 3 channel setup - rudder, elevator and spoilers, on a foamie 2 meter (not yet decided which one), and I have assumed that the computer radio is useless until I get to using ailerons (and building an aileron ship). So what I am getting at is, will it be 2 years before I can use the features of the computer radio, so perhaps I should consider the cheapest 4 channel radio I can get with rechargable batteries and glider sized servos? Thanks for indulging me. Stuart Stuart Hall Linux Slot car timing systems - http://deslot.sourceforge.net Personal web pages - http://www.stuarthall.net 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] brake/permanent magnet winch motor
How do they do it with subway cars? It's my understanding that when they put on the brakes on a subway car, they're actually charging UP batteries by using the motor as a generator.wouldn't the motors just keep running when connected to the batteries? Matt - Original Message - From: "YK Chan" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "Richard Hallett" [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2000 12:39 AM Subject: Re: [RCSE] brake/permanent magnet winch motor Your solenoid normally comes with single pointer and single terminal for make and break action only, will require to change into single pointer and one of two terminals. This will enable one of two mode operation. When solenoid is energized, it will select the battery +ve, or when de-energized will select a loading resistor. The other end of the resistor will be terminated to the motor -ve terminal (not the battery -ve terminal). In winch braking application we want to drain the energy out of the spool as soon as possible and that calls for highest possible of generator load (current) and therefore minimum resistance value should meet that demand. The minimum resistance, however, should not be any lower than the internal resistance in the winch battery under load at zoom-launch. Eventually, we are talking resistance a copper wire may provide, while a current rating of an solenoid that can handle about 500 amp. ROOT CAUSE: The other less apparent cause is in the winch line. When the line is loaded up with enough stretch, it will "shoot" back at the spool more than a spool can take, thus enabling chance for entanglement. A non-stretch line and/or a "giant" parachute should be considered. (However, that work against the stretching line principle) A mechanically correct view is to omit the braking assembly, instead, letting it free wheel after zoom and at the same time effect drag in the winch line (starting from) in front of the spool through the turn-around and up the O-ring end. That should address the problem at the source. The number of ways to implement that is limited by our imagination. Hope some of us will take it as an interesting new project. So keep us update on your progress. YK Chan Seattle area. - Original Message - From: Richard Hallett [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 25, 2000 8:57 AM Subject: [RCSE] brake/permanent magnet winch motor How do you make an electronic brake work on a permanent magnet winch motor. Some how or other you are supposed to turn it into a generator and run it into a heavy load. Thankyou. Rick 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-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Cool DS video
Hey Rich, Finally we here from the East.I was starting to think that DSing was purely a western thing! I'll have to get a slope ship ready for the spring and head out there. The only thing is, with all these pictures of DS carnage being posted, it looks like it's rather hard on the wallet. Matt (in NYC) - Original Message - From: "Rich Border" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 23, 2000 8:23 AM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Cool DS video I downloaded it last night with 56k to a save, it took about 4 hours. Try starting it then going to bed, you'll be like a kid on Christmas morning. BTW you can download the afterburner at the same time, it's about 1 1/2 hours, so it will take about 5 1/2 hours to save. Having never seen DS it just blew me away. You travel junkies, if you like Parker you'd LOVE Camelback, in NE Penn. Camelback has 1000' at 85* on the front and back, needs wind out of the North or South. The best time is when a big High is sitting over Ohio. Bring WARM clothes though. Rich B Brett Jaffee wrote: Wow, I can't believe I didn't see this posted on RCSE, but I found it in the power plane newsgroup. http://schokocreme.tool42.com:8080/ramgen/fsg/diverses/dynamic_soaring.rm BTW, you'll need a decent connection to watch this. I found it unviewable on my 56.6 at home. 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] RE: [RCSE]
I tried to download it, as I'd like to show it to my club offline , but save as just got me a shortcut. Apparently the creator CAN allow downloading the file, but this one isn't set to allow it. Does anyone know the creator to ask? Matt - Original Message - From: "Rick Meredith" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: "RCSE" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2000 2:03 PM Subject: RE: [RCSE] RE: [RCSE] if there was a link to the file on a web site, I think you can right click on the link and use "Save Target As.." I guess I could whip together a quick web page and do it that way. -Original Message- From: Brett Jaffee [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, November 20, 2000 6:14 PM To: Rick Meredith Cc: RCSE Subject: Re: [RCSE] RE: [RCSE] I really wish there was, but there is no way I know of to actually download and save a Real Media file. Maybe I can get the creator to post it in a different format. Rick Meredith wrote: is there anyplace we can download this from??? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, November 17, 2000 10:01 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] Wow, I can't believe I didn't see this posted on RCSE, but I found it in the power plane newsgroup. http://schokocreme.tool42.com:8080/ramgen/fsg/diverses/dynamic_soaring.rm It's a video, taken by some Germans who are wanting to know what DS is. The first 5 minutes is an interview with someone about DS (sorry, didn't catch his name). I'm guessing it might be at Visalia? The next 8 minutes or so is footage of Joe Wurts dowing some smoov DS'ing at Parker. Very cool. He really gets it cranking toward the end. BTW, you'll need a decent connection to watch this. I found it unviewable on my 56.6 at home. Brett 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] 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: 3-Position Switch was RE: [RCSE] Which computer radio?
Yes, you don't move it until near the top, but why would you want to take your hand off the stick at ANY point in the launch, if you didn't have toI have an 8u, and didn't feel comfortable doing it, but I CAN if I have to...but I'd rather not have to. I presume that the guys in competition would feel so even more, as to a great extent, the best launches (and landings) win the contests. Matt - Original Message - From: "Adam Till" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2000 5:52 PM Subject: Re: 3-Position Switch was RE: [RCSE] Which computer radio? Okay, I guess. But why would you even need to touch that switch until near the top of the launch (launch camber to relexed)? Fooling with camber on the acceleration phase of the launch seems like asking for trouble to me. I can see why launch mode for HLG's is on the left (for right-handed people), spring-loaded at that, but it seems to be a non-issue for assisted launches. Adam From: "Matt Lydon" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "Adam Till" [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 3-Position Switch was RE: [RCSE] Which computer radio? Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2000 17:44:53 -0500 So that you don't have to take your hand off the stick to operate the switch while launching Matt - Original Message - From: "Adam Till" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2000 3:36 PM Subject: 3-Position Switch was RE: [RCSE] Which computer radio? From: "Jones, Philip" [EMAIL PROTECTED] ..but look for the glider version of possible because it has the 3 position 'start - normal - speed' camber switch on the left. Why do people prefer to have this switch on the left? The CROW (is this an acronymn or not?) switch is set permanantly for switch A (on left), so why not keep the other primary function on the right? I'm just used to having it on the right, but I'm curious if I'm missing something here. Adam _ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.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] _ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.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] RE: Poor Man's Vacuum Bag System
Yeah, and have a soundproof room to do it in24 hours of shop-vac symphony? Matt - Original Message - From: "Aerofoam" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2000 8:08 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] RE: Poor Man's Vacuum Bag System used in the very inexpensive systems have very poor reliability, the vacuum suction can not be adjusted and the pump suction can very a lot from one pump to the next You can use any cheap shop vac for bagging, you need to drill a 1/4" hole in the hose next to the tank to allow enough of a leak to keep the motor cool. Mark Mech [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.aerofoam.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] Hinge tape for HLG's
I'm setting up my first HLG, and am wondering about hinge tape...would scotch tape suffice - it's light and there's not much pressure exerted on the surfaces; or should I use something heavier? Thanks in advance Matt RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Servo?
Pat, Get yourself a modern radio..everything from a Futaba 4 AM has reversing switches on it, these days. Why mess around with soldering, opening servos, etc. Matt - Original Message - From: "Pat McCleave" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "RCSE" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2000 2:18 PM Subject: [RCSE] Servo? Hi Gang, I have a need to reverse a JR241 servo and need to know what wire need to be swapped in order to do so. I may also have to do the same thing to a Hitec HS85BB so help there would be great as well. TIA, Pat McCleave Wichita, KS 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] A new rx on/off switch idea?
I don't see any problem with a spring-load for a TD ship.you'd probably have to worry if you had vibration issues like in power and (possibly) slope. For extra safety, you could put two in parallel, one on each side of the fusethat way, if one fails (or gets knocked off), the other is still supplying power. Matt - Original Message - From: "John Baumbach" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "Soaring Newsletter" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2000 7:03 PM Subject: [RCSE] A new rx on/off switch idea? I'm sure this has been tried before, but I can't remember hearing anyone mention it. What about using a spring loaded, two position push switch for receiver power? Like this one from Radio Shack: http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLGcategory%5Fname=CT LG%5F010%5F007%5F006%5F000product%5Fid=900%2D8113 When off, the button's sticking out from the fuse. When you click it on, it fits flush with the fuse. I don't see how it could accidently turn off in flight (I guess you'd have to be careful where you hold in on launch, or you could turn it off right when you release it!) I doubt it weighs much. With a little paint the button could nearly match the fuse and be almost invisible. When in the on position, it would create almost no drag. Something I'm not sure about is it's amperage capacity and it's long-term reliability. Anyone try this before? What are the problems? Thanks in advance! John __ Do You Yahoo!? From homework help to love advice, Yahoo! Experts has your answer. http://experts.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]
Re: [RCSE] I Saw a Good Deal on a 3 Cam!
http://www.aero-model.com/ Matt Lydon - Original Message - From: "Jim Miller" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "soaring" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2000 10:01 PM Subject: Fw: [RCSE] "I Saw a Good Deal on a 3 Cam!" - Original Message - From: "Jim Miller" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2000 6:56 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] "I Saw a Good Deal on a 3 Cam!" dang, what's the site with all the jaro-mueller models? tnx jtm - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2000 6:32 PM Subject: [RCSE] "I Saw a Good Deal on a 3 Cam!" AJ Wilson of Altanta fame, is a Mueller addict he bought two 3 Cams so that he would have a back up, but has been lucky enuf to not crash his first one, and now would like to rotate to try one of the other Mueller ships. If you haven't seen the 3 Cam it is a work of art! When the wings are fitted to the fuse its hard to see a seam. There is a polish brass sn plate molded into the servo nose. His ship is NEW IN BOX and It's a white over purple version, he paid $1,250 plus shipping but will discount it 10% ($125) and pay the shipping. First come first serve, this is one of the premium molded ships available today. Ask a question and miss the deal :-) But here is AJ's address [EMAIL PROTECTED] Gordy 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-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Low cost carrying cases
I believe they mention that they have additional casesdrop them a line and ask. Matt Lydon - Original Message - From: "Brett Jaffee" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 13, 2000 7:32 PM Subject: [RCSE] Low cost carrying cases I'm looking to get some sort of carrying case/bag for my open class ship (2 piece wing, 120" span, x-tail). I'm really looking more for something that offers convience and a bit of protection, so the really nice $150 padded carrying cases weren't really something I was thinkning about. Mainly, I just need an easy way to carry my wings when I'm walking up the hill. On the Shreddair site, I noticed that there's some cloth quilted bags/covers that seem to fit the bill. At $35, they are very reaonably priced... http://www.shredair.com/stratos.html#SL These in particular are custom made for one plane (the Stratos, a v-tail). Does anyone know of a manufactuer that sells this type of cover for a variety of planes/tail types? Brett 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] At Parker Mtn. NOW
I'm just SOO happy for you. live from nycdark and rainy Matt - Original Message - From: "James V. Bacus" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2000 2:26 AM Subject: [RCSE] At Parker Mtn. NOW Bruce Davidson and I are flying like maniacs at the moment. This kicks so much ASS. Posting live atop Parker with my wireless Palm pilot. More later! 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] Servo covers with tunnels
Anyone know where I can get servo covers with linkage fairings molded in
Re: [RCSE] long life rechargeables
I hav'nt seen the 430's anywhere..where did you see them?? sounds great for handlaunch!!! Matt - Original Message - From: "Walba, Rick" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2000 8:27 AM Subject: [RCSE] long life rechargeables Here are some long-life alternatives to the throwaway culture: 2 Tadarin LiM 430ma, 23gr, 2-4 diodes can be used to drop the voltage and increase flying time - 8+ hr flying on 2ch with HS50 and H555. The chargers for these are cheap and automatic. 2 Tadarin LiM 800ma, 34gr, etc, you do the math. 3 cell 720ma NiMh, 39gr 3 cell 550ma NiMh, (soon available) 27.9gr 350 21.3(280ma available, same weight) 120 9.9 I hope everyone saves their dead cells for the hazardous waste collection every town has once a year. Rick 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] DS DS DS .....Exactly what is it????????
I've been reading tons of posts about Dynamic Soaring... Latest, greatest, super high speed, etc. But what the heck is it? Thanks, Matt
Re: [RCSE] 8hour slope task battery
What is the milliamp rating of these cells? given that the new lithiums are extremely light AND high capacity, do these actually have more capacity? Matt - Original Message - From: "Scobie Puchtler or Sarah Felstiner" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "YK Chan" [EMAIL PROTECTED]; "RCSE" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2000 10:21 PM Subject: RE: [RCSE] 8hour slope task battery Also a very real consideration. Thanks YK. I chose rechargeable not by cost reason but by environment reason. YK 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] 3Rs video?
Where can one get the video.. They had a writeup in RCM mentioning John Roe's web site, but he doesn't mention it in the site, and although I emailed him, he never responded. Matt Lydon - Original Message - From: "B.L.Williams" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2000 4:34 AM Subject: [RCSE] 3Rs video? My Reno flying buddy Chris Adams felt sorry for me and the inept way I was trying to find thermals at one of the S3 contests. Seeing that I was one aimless thermal vagabond that needed some SERIOUS help- he took it upon himself to give some tutorial. When that obviously wasnt working too well, in shear frustration(just joking Chris) he gave me two things- a bunch of cattails that can be broken open, launching little fuzz balls into the "river in the sky"(or whatever it was Thornburg called it) and the 3Rs video. Well I got to say that launching fuzz balls one afternoon and watching the video was a EYE OPENING experience- and all along I thought those long streamers at this years SWC were nothing more than wind direction indicators! Well I went out flying today, stuck a long streamer on my TX antennae and on one of those dreaded soccer goal posts that make a habit of doting our fields these days. And guess what?- watching the streamers/etc actually WORKED. Time and again I was able to fly in the direction of and actually find thermals using what was learned from the video and Chris' cattails. Just gotta say thanks to Chris, Joe Wurts, and John Roe. Walter Can someone tell me more about the 3Rs video that Walter mentioned??? Thanks, Barry 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: Li-Ion Battery Charger (was [RCSE] Fluke 77 III) LONG
You're right, it was for Lithium Metal...sorry Matt - Original Message - From: "Ralph Weaver" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2000 12:13 PM Subject: Re: Li-Ion Battery Charger (was [RCSE] Fluke 77 III) LONG At 08:29 PM 10/2/00 -0400, you wrote: The May, 2000 RCM had an article and circuit on a Lithium Ion charger. Was it for Lithium Ion or Lithium Metal? __ 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]
Re: [RCSE] pilon mount wings
I beleive a pylon is also good to reduce drag, as well (the ultimate in wing-root fairings) Matt - Original Message - From: mariano nunez To: RCSE Sent: Friday, September 22, 2000 2:32 PM Subject: [RCSE] pilon mount wings 85% is to not worry about flaps/servos, 10% is fashion, 5%...who know? mariano nunez
Re: [RCSE] Soggy servos
Immediately rinse them with fresh water, then allow to dry - Original Message - From: "Jim Cubbage" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2000 3:03 PM Subject: RE: [RCSE] Soggy servos Along the same lines. If your plane goes into Salt Water, what can you bath the circuit boards or components in to clean-up the corrosion? -Original Message- From: Jason Farlette [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, September 25, 2000 10:51 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] Soggy servos I have two water logged servos (it's a long sad story) - they still work but are very jittery. I have opened the cases to let them dry out. Should I be doing anything else? Thanks, Jason 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-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Apogee .pdf prints
Lots of places, John. Kinko's might do it, but if not, go to a printing shop. Lot's of them are set up to do desktop publishing, including handling pdf's, etc. Matt - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "RCSE" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2000 8:41 PM Subject: [RCSE] Apogee .pdf prints Hi, Does anyone know where I could get full size prints from the Apogee plans on the CharlesRiver site. My printer is an old dot matrix that doesn't print the .pdf files to scale. I have the right printer driver, etc. Would anyone be willing to sell prints of these plans? Does anyone work at, or know of a copy center that can print .pdf files? John 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]
