[RCSE] Subscribing
Fellow subscribers, I am getting ready to move from aol to comcast high speed cable. I have the cable operational on my desktop pc at home. I have not been successful in getting the RCSE subscripion to kick in. I'm sure I don't have the request correct. Can anyone get me headed in the right direction ? Mike ? Regards, Dave Corven.
[RCSE] Re: Question Re: Item 68550 in R/C Marketplace
The JR 10 TX as advertised in RC Universe has been sold. Thanks to all that inquired. Regards, Dave Corven.
[RCSE] FOR SALE - REDUCED
This will be the only price change. I have a very nice JR 10 X tx only for sale. This has been my primary tx for 2 1/2 yrs. It has never missed a beat and has just been into Horizon service for a check up prior to being put up for sale. It is in pristene condition. The reason for selling is to switch over to JR's new 9303. TX only $ 500.00 (no rf module) With 10X case $ 550.00 Shipping conus $20.00 Contact, Dave Corven 586-781-2865 hm, 248-515-2153 cell, or e-mail. Thanks, Dave.
Re: [RCSE] 2005 NATs..reply
Jack, that is an excellent answer to the question posed. ((Can someone explain to me why F3B Cross country has not been listed as events for the 2005 NATs? Did I miss something? )) TK,I think questions like the one Jackabove and his reply could be used on the LSF website like an infomercial. ((It was a design set into motion over 2 years ago, by the then, LSF board ,the idea is that F3J is run at the Nats during the F3J team select year, and F3b run at the Nats during a F3B team select year, alternating each year. The idea was to hopefully use them as team qualifiers, and to give each event the time that it needed to run a more successful event. The X/C ( Scale areotow in 2004) event is run during the F3B season, due to the attendance in F3B, which allows the frequency spread whereas it would be prohibited for f3J. F3J Has a larger event Turnout than F3B, and it appears that due to the schedule change, it continues to grow.)) Itried to come up with the answer earlier today and Jack solved it for me. Thank you Capt'nJack. Regards, Dave Corven.
[RCSE] Radio For Sale
I have a very nice JR 10 X tx only for sale. This has been my primary tx for 2 1/2 yrs. It has never missed a beat and has just been into Horizon service for a check up prior to being put up for sale. It is in pristene condition. The reason for selling is to switch over to JR's new 9303. TX only $ 550.00 (no rf module) With 10X case $ 600.00 Shipping conus $20.00 Contact, Dave Corven 586-781-2865 hm, 248-515-2153 cell, or e-mail. Thanks, Dave.
[RCSE] Re: [Allegro-Lite] Re: Bonding Pushrod Housings
I have been using the light weight white foam as pushrod guides for a long time. In my two AVA fuse's and my new Graphite 2 fuse, the most recent applications, I formed three 3/4" discs for each fuse. The front of the boom, the middle, and the rear, just forward of elevator and /or rudder attachments. Cut a notch in each disk to locate each pushrod outer as required by each design. Also in the middle of each disk fashion a notch to be used to orientate the discs as you are installing them to insure the push rods are lined up for smooth action. Shape one end of a 3/8" birch dowel like a screwdriver blade and use the dowel to rotate the disc for pushrod outer location. Don't forget to install the pushrod outers into the notches as you install the foam bulkheads. After the push rods are completed check for smooth operation and dribble slow drying epoxy from each end to fix the front and rear foam bulkheads in place. The center bulkhead should be epoxied prior toinstalling the front bulkhead. You will nowhave a very smooth push rod system without any slop or end play. Regards, Dave Corven.
Re: [RCSE] Re: [Allegro-Lite] Re: Bonding Pushrod Housings
Jon, I can't deny, as long as the extra weight of more than 3 foam bulkheads don't create a balance issue, that more bulkheads, 4 or 5, will no doubt result in better pushrod stiffness. My AVA elevatorpushrod exits 2" forward of the elevator horn (on theboom top surface)and the rear bulkhead is 2" in front of the elevator pushrod exit point. The front bulkhead is about 1.5" behind the front edge of the boom proper. Thatallowsa small amount of clearancebetween the #1 bulkhead and the aft edge of the pod as it fits inside of the boom. The resulting space between bulkheads is about 11". I also install a 1/2"balsa U shaped bulkhead to carry the aft end of the 20 mm ballast tube and provide support for the pushrod tubes at 8" forward of the #1 foam bulkhead. The end result of this installation provides excellent elevator and rudder response for my 40 oz AVA. If a similar length fuse were to be used on a higher performance sailplane then more than 3bulkheadswould berequired to provide the necessary control respone, no doubt. I hope this disscussionhelpsthose who have questions about pushrod support with these extra long fuselages like the AVA and Bubble Dancer. Jon,I hope you are enjoying the Christmas Season. Regards, Dave Corven.
Re: [RCSE] Wanted: inexpensive vario
I have an Ace Thermal Sniffler + Rcvr. What have you got for a trade ? Regards, Dave Corven.
Re: [RCSE] Best NOS plane?
Now that we all know that the Mirage is nostalgia legal, lets talk about wing strength. I have the evidence in my workshop that the stock wing structure is apparently not up to even moderate winch launches. It was a great, no, terrific flying sailplane. So, go forth and build Mirages with beefed up wings and find out what nostalgia is all about. I would go so far as to suggest that a "Mirage" only series of events would be very successful. I also hope that most of you will dismiss this as the raving's of a certified mad man, and not build a winch launchable Mirage. Then I will have the NOS events all to myself. Mirage regards, Dave Corven. And thank you Blain.
Re: [RCSE] Carbon joiners to tight?
And the hard wax the joiner. It helps. Regards, Dave Corven.
Re: [RCSE] Radio Costs
Hey Bill, I still have one of those Custom Comp 7 TX's and in near perfect shape. Serial # 011682. And I am the original owner. Regards, Dave Corven
Re: [RCSE] NATS Entry
Just read through the entry pack, which mentions J instead of B for the F3 thing on the special noticies page. It says 4 entries per freq which is consistant with F3J but the front entry page says one per freq. as in F3B. Also it would appear we can send entry forms imediately as there is nothing indicating a start date for entries. Looks like Lonnie still has some work to do so patience is required. Regards, Dave Corven.
[RCSE] Re: Flying this Weekend
Jack Iafret wrote earlier: First there is a club contest Sunday and Corven want to do a special event. It is a fund raiser for the club and it will probably cost about $5.00, (or whatever we decide on Sunday) to enter and the winner of the contest will get 40% and the rest goes to the club. This will be on top of the normal $2.00 entry fee which goes to the Club automatically.The big deal about this contest is that it will determine the winner for the year, yes that is correct- throw out all the scores up until now and the winner on Sunday is the Winner. (Flame Corven if you wish, not me)So Hutch are you a gambler? Now is your chance to beat the Masters class flyers and you know we are all better than D.The second item is that Hartmut and Alex are going out on Saturday to practice for the big showdown on Sunday and invite all who can to come out and play.Jack Iafret Well, no flames yet, but it is early. I will volunteer to CD on sunday if those of you who are brave enough to play with our Fund Raiser are also brave enough to allow me to CD. I will warn you ahead of time that the event I have selected is not new but I have added a couple of twists that will shake your socks loose. I will allow non club members to enter the Fund Raiser and fly for the 40% top prize as well as the club members. The normal club championship scores will be pulled out and tabulated for our standard yearly scoring and club championship. Are you game, then be there on sunday. Questions can be addressed to my e-mail address or to my cell 248-515-2153. Regards, Dave Corven.
Re: [RCSE] Re: Flying this Weekend
Greater Detroit Soaring and Hiking Society, GDSHS, flying sight is inAddison Oaks park, an Oakland County park, approximately 9 miles north of Rochester, MI. and approximately 2 miles east of Rochester, Rd. on the north side 32 mi.rd. also called Romeo Rd. We Fly in the northwest corner of the park property and will start between 10:30 and 11:00 am. Regards, Dave.
[RCSE] Dan DeVries
Dan, will you answer off line, Or does someone have a connection to Dan Devries. The e-mail address I have for Dandoes not work. Thanks, Dave Corven.
[RCSE] Stylus for sale
Stylus TX, just back from Airtronics Service, near perfect condition. Four rf modules, channels 12, 22, 28 37. Original 700 mah battery, optional 1100 mah dry cell carrier with Sanyo 700 mah, all nicads. Glider card, Memory Card, Extra antenna Dsc cable, and standard charger. All for $500, shipping extra from Washington,MI. Regards, Dave Corven, if interested call 248-515-2153,cell or e-mail
Re: [RCSE] RE: Hoopes wiring harness, ...
"Molex" is molded on my new Hoopes harness wing to fuse connector, black in color, that was supplied with my new Graphite 2. Both Barry and Tom must haveworked together on this harness cause it was done well and fitted the G 2 near perfect. My first Hoopes system but not my last. Also the G 2 flies quite well and I would reccomend this bird to any one without reservation. Regards, Dave Corven.
[RCSE] AVA For Sale
Ready to fly, with 2 Airtronics 141's for elevator rudder JR 341 for spoiler. Needs a RX battery. Very, very good condition. Yellow and red. I have access to this AVA and it can be yours for $850.00 plus shipping out of Arizona. Money needed to finance new radios I've been told. This is not my AVA. I'm keeping mine. If interested contact me offline and I will put you in touch with the owner. Regards, Dave Corven.
[RCSE] JR 9303 Question
I am setting up my AVA with the 9303 and a Hitech 555 rx. Can't get the spoiler travel to anything less than full travel. Any suggestions. Thanks in advance Dave Corven.
Re: [RCSE] What is the current highest capacity for AA size batteries on the ...
HiMike and Edgar,I found the no name2300 nimh at Walmart camera/electronics dept, around the $10 to $12 per 4 about a month ago. Made a TX pack for my new 9303 and so far so good. I use a Sirius Pro charger and altho I haven't done any cycles yet the tranny runs all day on a charge. Much longer than the std 600 nicad pack. Used it all day for four days at the F3B team select in Oct at Munciewithout any issues. It worked better than I flew. So whats new. Regards, Dave Corven.
[RCSE] 2005 TS
Joe, would like to chat about future TS schedules. Please contact me e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] or call at 586-71-2865 h, 248-576-1374 w, or 248-515-2153 cell. I have misplaced your contact info. Regards, Dave Corven.
[RCSE] Radio programming for 9303
Got this idea from Troy Lawicki. Use the gear switch for launch. Towards the back to launch, pull forward just as you start the rotation into the bucket, tap the trainer button to activate the timer, if you want the timer. You already have the three position flap switch setup with speed as the top position (0), cruise as the center position (1) and the bottom position (2). Before you launch, set the flap switch for speed and the gear switch away for launch, and as you rotate into the bucket pull thegear switch to you, tap the trainer button for timer while rotating to climb up and as you rotate to a level attitude after finishing the climb, pull the flap switch to cruise and finally to thermal when you think you have cored that thermal. If theseXX year old fingers can do this, then any one can, and that includes you Bubba. Regards, Dave Corven, still almost Level V.
Re: [RCSE] F3B TS
Bob Johnson really covered it as well as it could be. Now for the list of full list of volunteers, the days they worked and the jobs they covered. Thursday, Oct,7th. Practice, winch checking and registration. Sanford Searl, called turns at base B for practice distance and speed. Bob Johnson, same as Bob. Jack Iafret,checked out timing/ lights/ buzzer PA system for distance and speed. Friday, Oct, 8th. Ist day of competition. Jack Iafret,set up timing/ lights/ buzzer/PA system for distanceand ran the system. Bob Johson, assist in setting uptiming/ lights/ buzzer/PA system work at base B. Sanford Searl, same as Bob. Robin Meek, scorekeeper, base B operations and shag lines for Team Chicago. Regie Sewell, assist with timing/lights etc. and work base B. Paul Sherman, base B operations for distance and speed. Saturday, Oct, 9th. 2nd day of competition. Jack Iafret,set up timing/ lights/ buzzers/ PA system for distance speed. Ran the system. Sanford Searl, assistwith timing/ lights etc. and worked base B. Bob Johnson, same as above. Robin Meek, scorekeeper, base B operations and shag lines for Team Chicago. `Jim Deck, LSF Secretary, worked base B operations. Steve Siebenaler, LSF Treasurer, worked base A B operations. D'Anne Thompson,workedbase A supported Team Atlanta after totaling herbird. Paul Sherman, worked base B for distance and speed. Julian Robertson, worked base A B for distance speed. Sunday, Oct,10 th. 3rdday of competition. Jack Iafret, set up timing/ lights etc. and operate. Bob Johnson, assist with timing/lights etc. setup and work base B. Sanford Searl, same as Bob. Robin Meek, scorekeeper, work base B shag lines forTeam Chicago. D'Anne Thompson, base A operations support Team Atlanta. Mark Gellart, base A B operations. Paul Sherman, base B operations. And of course Phil Renauld, our CD for this Team Selection. Each and every one of these vounteers accepted whatever assignment they were asked to doand always offered to do more. You can't run an F3BTeam Selection without volunteers of this caliber and I want to thank each and every one of youfor your effort. We were able again able to select a world caliber team for the 2005 Worlds in Finland and thisteam of Gordon Jennings, Joe Wurts and Mike Smith will represent the USA with the class that we have come to know from our previous teams. Again, thank you all for your effort. Regards, Dave Corven.
[RCSE] F3B Team Select at AMA, Muncie.
Three items of interest: 1) We are still looking for a few more volunteers to support the team select operation on Oct, 8th,9th and 10th, 2004. Contact me at the e-mail address below if you can help on any or all of the days listed. 2)The rental battery order for contestants can be adjusted until 3:00 pm on Monday Oct 4th, 2004. If any of the registered contestants that have ordered batteries cannot make the team selection please contact me bythe above date and time so I can adjust the order as I am responsible for the battery costs. 3)There will be a concession trailer on site forbreakfast and lunch from7:00am until 1:30 pm fri,sat sun. Menu as follows: Breakfast, steak and eggs, bacon and eggs and coffee. Lunch, steak sandwich, chicken teriaki, hot dogs, french fries, cold drinks and coffee. Dave Corven, e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED], 248-515-2153 (cell)
[RCSE] For Sale or Trade
Still available: JR 10 X tx NIB with it's personal case. No rf module and never been programmed, shipped conus for $650.00. Or trade for a BS F3B or similar winch. Dave Corven, 248-515-2153 (cell).
[RCSE] 2004 F3B Team Selection Trials
We are still looking for additional workers to support the Team Selection processat theAMAMuncie site October 8th, 9th, 10th, with registration, winch testing and practice Oct, 7th. Thre are still a limited number of rooms available at the Fairfield Inn being held open until tomorrow at noon, Sept. 30th. Phis 765-282-. There are several participants staying at the Fairfield, so it could be considered the unoffical Team Selection headquarters. Regards, Dave Corven. 248-515-2153 cell 248-576-1374 w 586-781-2865 h
Re: [RCSE] I know it ain't Muncie, but it is Visalia....!:-)
You guys just can't let a bad thread die can you ? Of course Gordy didn't have anything to do with it. Dave Corven.
[RCSE] Trade or Sell
To aquire another BS or similar F3B winch. One NIB JR 10X tx in it's own case w/o rf module. Never programed. $ 650.00 shipped conus or trade for winch. Alternate trade forNIB or VG Profi 4K. Regards, Dave Corven 248-515-2153 cell 248-576-1374 w 586-781-2865 h
Re: [RCSE] Contests, Landings, etc.
Tom, next week at Muncie, the 2004 F3B Team Select. WILL YOU BE THERE ? Dave.
Re: [RCSE] Urban Legends :-) beating up Gordy
Very good Jack. Dave
[RCSE] Troy Lawicki
Troy, I've been trying to call you for about 2hrs. Your phone's been very busy. Please call by !!:00 586-781-2865 this eve or 248-515-2153 tomorrow. Dave.
[RCSE] (no subject)
On September 25th, 2004, the Greater Detroit Soaring and Hiking Society, better known as the GDSHS, will host the final MSL, Michigan Soaring League, event of the year. Site isAddison Oaks Park, 9 miles north of Rochester, MI. West on 32 mi rd.(Romeo Rd) approx 2 mi and north into Addison Oaks Park past the Conference Center parking lot. Follow gravel/sand rd from west end of parking lot past the water tower. Four classes will be flown. Unlimited Two Meter Nostalgia RES Trophies to 3rd place each class. Additionally the final awards for MSL will also be awarded. The best pilots in the Michigan area will be there competing for the final positions in MSL. Don't miss this event, one of thebest contests of the season. Regards, Dave Corven. CD. AMA 878, LSF 254. Cell, 248-515-2153, days,248-576-1374, eves, 585-781-2865.
[RCSE] 2004 GDSHS/MSL Contest
On September 25th, 2004, the Greater Detroit Soaring and Hiking Society, better known as the GDSHS, will host the final MSL, Michigan Soaring League, event of the year. Site isAddison Oaks Park, 9 miles north of Rochester, MI. West on 32 mi rd.(Romeo Rd) approx 2 mi and north into Addison Oaks Park past the Conference Center parking lot. Follow gravel/sand rd from west end of parking lot past the water tower. Four classes will be flown. Unlimited Two Meter Nostalgia RES Trophies to 3rd place each class. Additionally the final awards for MSL will also be awarded. The best pilots in the Michigan area will be there competing for the final positions in MSL. Don't miss this event, one of thebest contests of the season. Regards, Dave Corven. CD. AMA 878, LSF 254. Cell, 248-515-2153, days,248-576-1374, eves, 585-781-2865.
[RCSE] F3B team Selection 2004
I posted this on Aug 20th, 2004 and am re-posting with revisions. F3B team selections are scheduled for October 7th, (registration, check winches and practice), October 8th, 9th 10th are for actual selection flying. Site is AMA in Muncie, IN. CD is Phil Renaud. If you are going to compete, please send your frequencyrequirement with alternativeto Phil so he can assemble the flight matricies. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your team selectionentry forms should be postmarked by midnight tonight. If not call Lisa Johnson at AMA (765-287-1256, ext 231 and beg forgiveness to get things resolved.Lisa will help if you ask. In the meantime I am pulling together a support group of workers for the 8th, 9th, 10th. I havea list of 9workers, some of which can be there all3 days, some for 2 days and a couple that can be there for only 1 day. We need a minimum of 12 dedicated workers on the field each and every day. You will be on the field all day with minimal relief so please bring plenty of drinks and eats andthe payback is knowing you had a personal hand in helping to select the very best team possible for next years F3Bworlds being held in Finand. Iam tryingto have theworkers team finalizedby Oct, 3rd,so if you can come to Muncie for 1, 2 or all3 days to support this years team select, please let me know by eithere-mail or phone. 248-576-1374 week days or 586-781-2865, evenings weekends orcell 248-515-2153. Needless to say, your valubletime will beappreciated by every one involved. This will be a great experience and a lot of fun and you get toexperience the best F3B in this country right up frontand in your face. Give it a try and I guarantee you won't be disappointed. Regards, Dave Corven. Regards to all, Dave Corven.
[RCSE] F3B Team Selection
Correction to previous post. Phil Renauds e-mail address is [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sorry for the missprint. Regards, Dave Corven.
[RCSE] Winch batteries for F3B team select
As I previously posted on Sept 27th, Interstate 500 cca batteries are available for rent from Interstate Batteries. These are new units for $20.00 each for the week, delivered and picked up afterwards. This is a good deal. I must have orders bySept, 26th. Plan on bringing you own charger and I will attempt to have the AMA facilities personel give the units a first goodcharge after delivery. Order by e-mail to me off line. Payment to me when you receiveyour units.I am recommending 2 batteries per winch. Regards, Dave Corven.
Re: [RCSE] Re: F3B Batteries at the Nats
I wasn't aware that the batteries as delivered were really not fully charged at the Nats. I'll see if I can get that handled by Interstate butin place of that maybe I can arrange for the batteries to be fully charged by the facilities personel before distribution. Thanks for the heads up on this issue, Darrell. Regards, Dave Corven
[RCSE] Re: F3B Batteries at the Nats
Joe Wurts wrote:(about rental winch batteries) Dave,Any chance of the same deal being available for the TS?JoePS We will remember to finish off the charge on the batteries before usingthem... :-)Joe, the answer is yes. Rental of batteries for the team select in Oct is still $20.00 each. These are the same type Interstate 500 cca batteries we had at Muncie for F3B. SO, the big question is how many do we want to order ? What I would likeis every one who wants batteries to contact me by e-mail by Sept 20th with their quantity requirements. I would imagine 2 or 3 per winch. They will be delivered to AMA headquarters Oct 6th, fully charged and ready to use. Entrants will have to supply their own chargers. There should be power available at the site to enable charging during the day as well. Regards, Dave Corven.
[RCSE] Final MSL Contest 2004
On September 25th, 2004, the Greater Detroit Soaring and Hiking Society, better known as the GDSHS, will host the final MSL, Michigan Soaring League, event of the year, at Addison Oaks Park, 9 miles north of Rochester, MI. Four classes will be flown. Unlimited Two Meter Nostalgia RES Trophies to 3rd place each class. Additionally the final awards for MSL will also be awarded. The best pilots in the Michigan area will be there competing for the final positions in MSL. Don't miss this event, one of thebest contests of the season. Watch this space for a flyer with directions and timing within 2 or 3 days. Regards, Dave Corven. CD. AMA 878, LSF 254.
[RCSE] F3B Time Is Short
For those who still need to and want to qualify for the 2004 F3B Team Selections in Oct at the AMA site in Muncie your last chance is in Chicago, Labor Day Week End. You can obtain forms from Lisa Johnson at AMA, 765-287-1256, ext 231. The formsare required to qualify. If you were qualified for the2002 Atlanta Team Select, and flew there, then you are already qualified, otherwise requalification is required. If you are all set still come to Chicago to practice and help others to get qualified. We are going to fly and practice hard and want to get more pilots qualified. This is the way to get more people involved and grow the ranks within F3B. If you have questions please call me at 248-515-2153 cell or Rich Burnoski 630-862-6611 cell for more info. See you in Chicago Labor Day Weekend and Muncie Oct 7th, thru the 10th. Regards, Dave Corven.
[RCSE] Terry Edmonds at Red Deer
Terry, e-mail if you can, or call me @ 248-515-2153 ( cell ). I have an F3B question about "absolutes". Regards, Dave Corven.
[RCSE] F3B Sanctioned Qualifier
This is a possibility at Chicago, Labor Day weekend. Talked to Rich Burnoski this afternoon while on my way home from the Nats about practicing and we ended up with this idea. Any interest ?Check with any others and let me know. If there is, it could happen. Regards, Dave Corven
Re: [RCSE] =:-o
If you live in Detroit you do. Regards Dave Corven.
[RCSE] FOR SALE Gliders and such
Available Immediately: 1) Eclippse V with servos,1500 mah JR battery, lost plane alarm and led battery voltage readout. Add RX and fly. Center panelleading edge damaged and professionally repaired. Last flown at the Pumpkin Fly. White tops/Red bottoms.Screwed in servos with all flush control horns. Very good condition. $ 550.00 + shipping. 2) Jaro Muller Ellipse 3 cam with 6 voltz hp servos,1300 mah battery, add rx andfly.Pristene condition, yellow tops, dark blue bottoms. Previous owner damaged one wing tip in his basementand did a near perfect repair.on it. $800.00 + shipping. 3) Eclippse V Parts.Fuse withv-tail saddle damage expertly repaired byprevious owner.New wing center section, two pair new wingtips and new V-tail. $ 425.00 + shipping. 4) Eclippse molded v-tails. 2 brand new $ 55.00 each, 2 Used, very goodcond.$ 40.00 ea.2 used, need repair, no structural damage, $ 20.00 for both. + shipping. 5) V Ultra v-tails. 2 new $ 55.00ea., 2 used, good condition$ 35.00 ea,1 with damage to tip trlg edge, $ 20.00 and 2 new without elevators. $ 20.00 for the pair. + shipping. 6) Brand new, V-Ultracanopies. 340 mm long by 70 mm dia at rear.6 available $20.00 ea or $ 95.00 for the lot. + shipping. Regards, Dave Corven. cell 248-515-2153 days 248-576-1374 eves 586-781-2865
Re: [RCSE] A significant day
Good stuff Dana. Thanks, Dave Corven.
[RCSE] Top Notch Supplier
Add Barry Kennedy to the list of top notch suppliers of sailplane stuff. My recent dealings with Barry for an AVA RES ship put him at the top of the list of people to deal with. Thanks Barry for going out of your way to help me. Sailplaners can shop Kennedy Composites without fear. Regards, Dave Corven.
Re: [RCSE] CG on Grand Espirt
According to the original plans of the Grand Esprit that I am holding, the CG is 15.3 inches or 389.62 mm, (being the bi dimensional person I am),back of the nose, parallel to the wing bottom surface at the bottom of the fuse. Project that point perpendicular to the bottom of the wing and the balance point is 3.00 inches, 76.0 mm,back from the LE. Regards, Dave Corven.
Re: [RCSE] metric system (certainly not the last word)
I don't see anything wrong with being BI-Dimensional. Certainly gives one increased flexibilityin dealing with the world these days. Regards, Dave Corven.
[RCSE] @004 AMA/LSF Soaring Nats
This is a note to all of you Soaring Nats entrants or potential entrants. I have just reviewed the latest registration info as of 2/22/2004 as it is shown on the LSF web site,www.silentflight.org and so far the entries appear to coming in quite well for all categories with one exception, F3B. F3B, to survive as a Nats Event, needs more supportin the form ofentries on a year to year basis than it has seen in recent years. This year is complicated by having the Canada Cup and F3JWorld Championshipsin Canadastartingright on our last weekend of the Soaring Nats. We are fortunate to have a very competitive team in F3J this year and the support we can give our team will carry them to the Worlds in Canada with the momentum to succeed. If you are planning to enter F3B a the Nats this year do not wait toolong asF3B and CrossCountry are sharing frequencies on the first weekend on a first come first served basis and you may not be able to get your choice of frequencies later in the entry period. In the mean time if you are planning on entering F3B,please contact me on or off line so I can judge the potential level of entries an plan ahead for a successful F3B event. Thisis a team select year and I would like to use the Nats as a qualifing contest. Otherwise, the Nats are begining to shape up as another great soaring event. Regards, Dave Corven 2004 AMA/LSF Event Director AMA 878, LSF 254.
Re: [RCSE] Fw: UPDATE!! CVRC RES Bent Wing Contest May 12
Does that mean theymake mucho noisein the air ? Regards, Dave Corven.
Re: [RCSE] Walking to ...retrieve is an art form Down Under..
TMI, Gordy, TMI. Regards, Dave Corven
Re: [RCSE] 5 cell current limiter SWC.
Not all servos are rated for five cells. Most but not all. For instance JR's 331 with a 3 pole motor is not. But a 331 has about 20% more torque than a JR 341 and if you drop in a set of JR 368 gears it makes an excellent flap servo. I have been using that set up in a Space Pro without any problems for near a year. Ailerons are 341's with 368 gears as well. Also Congratulations to Chris Corven, 3rd place, RES and Mike Reagan, 1st place, RES at the SWC. Both flying the only AVA's at the SWC. Regards, Dave Corven
Re: [RCSE] Stylus ground Range Check...answer :-)
Thanks for the quick response about Stylus ground range. It is for the new Sylus my son Chris is going to drive a new AVA in Phoenix with. Thanks again everyone, Dave Corven.
Re: [RCSE] RES -Ava
I agree Jim, Brian ought scratch build a couple of Bubble Dancers. Could keep himin the shop for maybe a half a year and out of the way. Go for it FB. Regards, Dave Corven.
Re: [RCSE] antenna length
Louis, I have a brand new 92777 and it's antenna measures 39 inches outside of the case. For comparison I measured the following rx's also. Airtronics 92785 (new) 38.75 in. Airtronics 92765 (used) 39.25 in. Airtronics 92745 (used) 38.75 in. Hitec superslim (new) 40.5 in. JR 649S just factory serviced w/ new antenna 39.00 in. JR R600 (I was told it wasnew) 38.5 in. Isn't it interesting that this varied selection of rx's use approximately the same length antenna's. Regards. Dave Corven
Re: [RCSE] JR368 Gear set
Try John Berlin at [EMAIL PROTECTED] These gears also fit in 341's, 331's, 351's very well. Regards, Dave Corven.
Re: [RCSE] Flyers in Washington DC CASA club
Gordy won. Its summer down under. Dave Corven
Re: [RCSE] Last week to vote in the LSF Elections
Rob Glover wrote: see my reply below. Dave - I appreciate your encouraging folks to vote, and I agree that the criteria that you have laid out SHOULD be enough for the LSF voter qualifications under the existing bylaws. Unfortunately, it does not seem to be working out this way under the current administration. I fear that a number of the people who you encourage may be disappointed. They should still try to vote, but you may hear from some folks about this. As I remember the bylaws they state that any form of contact with the LSF within the last 2 years qualifies a member to vote. Seems pretty simple. A Nats entry form that is sent to the LSF's own Nats registrar complete with a valid address should be enough, if the person is a level I or better. Unfortunately a number of these folks have contacted me and told me that they were not allowed to vote. It appears to me that the current administration does not think that these folks meet the requirements. I have also been contacted by several level IV members who were bounced by the voting system. It seems that a number of these folks are also not in the LSF database. They should all be in there in perpetuity even without a communication every 2 years. I have not raised a stink about this because I'm not sure that the current administration has the ability to competently update their database in a timely manner to allow these folks to vote even if they so desired. It's obvious to me that they have not maintained the database in a manner that we might have wished in the past, and it may be too late to try and do so now. I hope that whoever wins this election will upgrade these systems. I think that the past administration has not expected folks to be interested in voting, and has perhaps fostered this disinterest to some degree. I am greatly heartened that so many folks have chosen to vote and become more active, and I hope that more do so in the future. happy trails - Rob Glover Good thoughts Rob, very good. It's pretty obvious that we have some work cut out to do for LSF and regardless of whomever takes the helm of LSF for the next four years, your group or TK's, really good things are about to happen for LSF and R/C Soaring. There is a ton of new interest in R/C Soaring and LSF and we have to make sure that we capture this new interest and the pilots that are creating this interest and somehow make it easy for all LSF members to want to continue to belong and participate in LSF. Unfortunately, not all Nats entries are LSF members, not required to be to fly at the Nats, which by the way is an AMA Event that we, the LSF, run for them and thats where the lack of a mechanism to utilize the Nats entry database to our advantage needs to be possibly created for the 2004 AMA/LSF Soaring Nats. Regards, Dave Corven.
Re: [RCSE] Van shelving ideas needed
Jack Iafret and I have built take apart saiplane carriers (Jacks Idea) for our vans. Jacks is a Olds Silloette and mine is a Dodge Ram Van. Mine has 3 cross bars and 3 longitudinal bars made from from 2 x 2 poplar. The cross bars rest on the rear side windows interior trim panels. We use vertical dowels as separators with foam carriers for the fuse's and foam carriers to carry the wing panels, leading edges down. This rack leaves the whole lower area open for the tool boxes, batteries, winches, etc. I also have a ply table with plastic pipe legs that gives a 2/3rds width shelf behind the second seat for extra capacity when 3 of us have traveled to contests with as many as 8 to 10 sailplanes. I can supply pics by e-mail next week and a perspective drawing in a couple of weeks if you are interested. Regards, Dave Corven.
[RCSE] 2004 AMA/LSF Nats
Martin Doney, from the middle of nowhere, please contact me. Dave Corven 248-515-2153 cell 586-781-2865 home 248-883-5333 work
Re: [RCSE] cool your angst- buy a doo dad
John, if you were to fly with my club, the Greater Detroit Soaring and Hiking Society, you would fly all year long with us and even fly at our annual Snow Fly, now into it's 4th decade without interuption, and not have to worry about what to do during the long winter months. Regards, Dave Corven. 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] Grey or Gray Cup
In a Merriam Webster dictionary "Grey" is acceptable as an alternate for "Gray" but all of the description/explanation is under "Gray". Go figure. Regards, Dave Corven.
Re: [RCSE] 2004 Nats Schedule
Jack Strother, I must commend you for stepping up to the pump at just the right time. Your proposal has the potential to gain additional participation from the west coast whether you hear from them or not at this time is not really important. I support you new idea, as it will show new, increased momentum and continue the growth of Soaring leadership in this country. I do lament the loss of one day of two meter, but adjustments have to be madecontinously to better the whole picture of soaring. Thanks for your hard work Jack, enjoy you retirement. Go ahead with the new plan. Regards, Dave Corven.
[RCSE] 2003 final MSL contest
Correction of website address. GDSHS (Greater Detroit Soaring And Hiking Society) presents the last MSL (Michigan Soaring League) contest of the 2003 soaring season. Classes as follows: 1. Unlimited 2. Two Meter 3. RES 4. Nostagia Trophies through 3rd place, all categories from our contest. MSL trophies presented by MSL''s own Cal Postuma. See our website for contest details. http://www.geocities.com/GDSHS2001/ Great thermal duration competition from some of the midwests top notch pilots. Regards, Dave Corven CD. AMA 878, LSF 254.
[RCSE] 2003 final MSL contest
GDSHS (Greater Detroit Soaring And Hiking Society) presents the last MSL (Michigan Soaring League) contest of the 2003 soaring season. Classes as follows: 1. Unlimited 2. Two Meter 3. RES 4. Nostagia Trophies through 3rd place, all categories from our contest. MSL trophies presented by MSL''s own Cal Postuma. See our website for contest details. http://www.geocities.com/GDSHS2001/ Great thermal duration competition from some of the midwests top notch pilots. Regards, Dave Corven CD. AMA 878, LSF 254.
Re: [RCSE] LSF elections
Rob and Larry, I think this will be a banner year for LSF and the forthcoming elections. Captain Jack and company have done a teriffic job over the last four years and the LSF membership should and will stand up to elect a new slate that will continue to energise and grow the LSF to new heights of achievment and service to the soaring community. There are several well qualified individuals that are interested in running for these positions that I am aware of and more, I am sure, that I have not heard of. The nominations list should give all of LSF good choices to select from. Captain Jack, will you make sure there is a return address on the nominations form that will allow those that may not be able to respond by computer to mail their nominations to. Those of us who can respond electronically should copy the forms and distribute them to other LSF members who don't have access to computer hookups to eliminate that issue. Also, GO MIKE, GO GAVIN, GO DARRELL, GO DARYL GO TEAM USA !!! Regards, Dave Corven.
[RCSE] Nats page updated with Start time
Cal, my interpretation is that any part of the sailplane past the line defined by the safety fence results in a zero flight score, as it is defined as out of bounds. Jack ?? Cal, your trophy source ? Regards, Dave Corven. 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] Don Patterson and Joe Feather
I am looking for both Don Patterson Joe Feather. Phone #'s, addresses or E-mail's would be appreciated. Thanks, Dave Corven. 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] picalario
Exclusive US importer is [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Hartmut Claus) Regards, Dave Corven. 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] LSF/AMA Nats Registration
What Is the website for the latest registration info, frequency allocation, etc.for the sailplane nats 2003. Thanks, Dave Corven. 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] Vision Tx For Sale
JR 10SX sold. Thanks, Jim. I still have one Vision to go. Four model memory, Can be updated to 8 model software by Kirk Hanson. Airtronics PCM RX Four TX modules Spare TX battery pack Wall wart charger. All very good condition. $285.00 shipped conus Dave Corven. 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] Vision TX For Sale
Radio system that I just advertised can be seen and purchased at the Sno Fly this saturday, 02-15-03. Thanks, Dave Corven. 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.
Fwd: [RCSE] Vision Package JR 10sx transmitter OOPS!!
8 model memory Vision sold, with modules, rx, spare battery and charger as advertised is sold. Thanks Paul. 4 model memory Vision and JR 10SX are still available as advertised. Sell or trade for TD or F3b sailplane. V-Ultra Plus, Stratos, Tragi or equivalent. Dave Corven ---BeginMessage--- Forgot to mention, Would consider trading for a sailplane NIB or RTF without RX. 2 Vision Tx's 1 with 8 model memory, 1 with 4 model memory, 8 tx rf modules, ch's 24, 28, (2) 32,37, 40 42. 2 Airtronics 8 ch pcm rx's 2 spare Tx battery packs 2 Airtronics wall wart chargers All for $580 shipped conus Separated down the middle With 8 model memory $335 shipped conus With 4 model memory $285 shipped conus All very good condition. ALSO JR 10sx transmitter, excellent condition with rf module, manual and JR aluminum case. Capable of S and Z pcm and ppm. $360 shipped conus. Contact Dave Corven 248-838-5333 weekdays. 586-781-2865 eves weekends or e-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. ---End Message---
[RCSE] Vision Package JR 10sx transmitter
2 Vision Tx's 1 with 8 model memory, 1 with 4 model memory, 8 tx rf modules, ch's 24, 28, (2) 32,37, 40 42. 2 Airtronics 8 ch pcm rx's 2 spare Tx battery packs 2 Airtronics wall wart chargers All for $580 shipped conus Separated down the middle With 8 model memory $335 shipped conus With 4 model memory $285 shipped conus All very good condition. ALSO JR 10sx transmitter, excellent condition with rf module, manual and JR aluminum case. Capable of S and Z pcm and ppm. $360 shipped conus. Contact Dave Corven 248-838-5333 weekdays. 586-781-2865 eves weekends or e-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.
[RCSE] Radio for sale
JR 10sx transmitter, excellent condition ( was from Art Slagles estate) with rf module and JR aluminum case. $400 shipped conus. Contact Dave Corven 248-838-5333 weekdays. 586-781-2865 eves weekends or e-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.
Re: [RCSE] Radio 'Channel' help
If you had a Profi 4000, you would have understood. Dave Corven 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] Tom Copp
Wanted: Tom Copps web site address. 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] Radio for sale - price reduced
Multiplex Profi 4000 tx. excellent condition, just back from factory service. Ch 35. Also Hitech synthesizer factory service modified for the Profi and 4 new super fl bb servos. All for $650+ shipping from MI. Separate pricing, TX $500, Hitech synthesizer $70, servos $130. Two TX crystals, ch 28 39, Ten IPD RX crystals, 2 on ch 28, 3 on ch 35, 2 on ch 37 and 3 on ch 39. All for $70 or $7.00 ea. Contact Dave Corven by e-mail direct. 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] Don Sciegle
PRELooking for Don Sciegle, Scottsdale,AZ. Either his ph no or e-mail will work or ask him to E-Mail Dave Corven at [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.
Re: [RCSE] Building capabilities of high end fliers
Excellent response Joe, let's hope pretty soon this forum will return to some level of constructive sensibility. Dave Corven. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Home phone or e-mail
Looking for Tom Kalevang's above info or have him call me (pager) this am, est. Thanx, Dave Corven. pager # 888-322-0391 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Just 10 Shopping Days Left before the Houston Hawks Saeson Opener!
Sorry, thanks for the invite, but the SWC in Phoenix takes precedence that weekend. Regards: Dave Corven. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] LSF Min 6 Contest Ruling update..
Yes, Dana, you will probably find yourself in the minority of LSF'ers who made the wrong call on how to score your contests, but I don't believe anyone will ask you to recalculate. After all we are doing this soaring thing for the fun of it. From one soaring brother to another: Dave Corven RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
