Re: [RCSE] Lost workspace
Very nice site. At 12:01 AM 6/4/2002 -0400, Andrew E. Mileski wrote: Andrew E. Mileski wrote: I'll once again plug my Bird Shrine to which Alex kindly submitted the picture with the story: http://isoar.ca/~andrewm/rc/ Fingers operatiing faster than brain ... the full link is http://isoar.ca/~andrewm/rc/bot/ -- Andrew E. Mileski Ottawa, Canada 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] Looking for New Winches
The Winch Doc has the best. Tried mine out this weekend. Jim Bacus liked it, hasn't seen a winch flex his ICON's wings in a while. Winch in the grass. http://www.soarchicago.com/stmeyer/new_winch.jpg http://www.monkeytumble.com/winchdoc/ Steve At 11:07 AM 5/27/2002 -0700, Simon Van Leeuwen wrote: I would like to hear from those, or those who know of others who build and/or supply quality winches and winch parts. TIA. -- *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Simon Van Leeuwen, Calgary, Alberta RADIUS SYSTEMS Cogito-Ergo-Zoom IAC25233*MAAC12835*IMAC1756*LSF5953*IMAA20209 *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Cheated by TNT today!!!
Sure I'll claim him as honorary offspring. :-) Nice Kid. Steve Meyer At 09:35 PM 5/4/2002 -0500, James V. Bacus wrote: At 09:20 PM 5/4/2002, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave Meyer, Jim baby boy and USA World F3J Team Junior was the MAN today. Flying nearly perfect rounds. That had to be David McCarthy... 8-)) Great guy to fly with. Jim Downers Grove, IL Member of the Chicago SOAR club, AMA 592537LSF 7560 Level III ICQ 6997780R/C Soaring Page at www.jimbacus.net RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Cheated by TNT today!!!
Nice story. Did it look like this? http://www.superskeg.com/glider_guy1.gif LOL Is Tim McCann there? Sounds like you need one of his skegs. http://www.superskeg.com/ Steve At 10:20 PM 5/4/2002 -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have to say that these guys are totally out of line! They have rules! Can you imagine??? I was flying my Psy-Antis (a variant of the Pretty Mantis) and would have had second place in a really tough field of pilots and planes. Another thing, the weather was gorgeous cheating out the opportunity to complain about that. Instead of a 1000 point round, my new plane (not flown on a winch before today) came in perfectly, put the nose right on the runway rope, then skated along to bumpe me in the leg ever so slightly (I don't think it touched me and I demanded to review the photo finish camera,,, BUT THEY DON'T HAVE ONE AT THE TNT?. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] ISR Race
Nice report. Thanks for the post. Steve At 08:46 PM 5/4/2002 -0700, James Osborn wrote: Can you say CARNAGE? There where many solo crashes (five if I counted correctly) including Barry Baskin's beater Ellipse 2V, a RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Taboo DLG launching technique - rudder mods?
Palm forward. The action could be similar to a golf swing where you want to apply a constant acceleration, stopping acceleration just before release. This is very subtle and may be difficult to perceive. Start with about a 90 degree rotation then when comfortable move to the point where you get a full 360 degree rotation. It's important not to force the plane and cause it to yaw before release. This has worked for me. Hopefully it will continue to work this year. :-) SECOND ANSWER I fly the Xterminator Pro from http://www.PolecatAero.com I CAd a thin CF rod from bottom of stab to base of stab at boom. Used kevlar threads to tack it into place. This was specially important since I wanted to fly it for HL Golf. Has held up well, except for that tree and wing LE is another story. ooops :-) Steve At 12:00 AM 5/1/2002 -0700, Brian Joder wrote: Hello all, I just flew my new Taboo for the first time a few days ago and now having several (GREAT) flights I am starting to use the discus throwing method with the wing peg. Question: Should my hand/palm be facing forward or backward (like if I did not use a peg at all) when I grip the wing tip? I have been getting about 50 feet on a toss either way, but I feel like i should be able to put a lot more into it... of course I need to learn the proper technique - any help!!?? SECOND QUESTION: The rudder on these DLG's sticks down (for good structural reasons - understandably) is there any reason I couldn't CA glue a monofilament line from the base of the rudder to say half way up the boom? I think this would help the rudder hop over any ground based obsticals upon those ocassions where you do not catch it. I just feel that the rudder is just waiting to get ripped off of the boom! Opinions? Oh, Just for general info - this plane is AWESOME! I thought my Zagi THL was easy to fly! RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Re: New plane
I think you would be surprised at the size of the fish Martin goes after. Bigger than the largest bass. Maybe not sea bass however. :-) Steve (on the other side of the middle of nowhere) On Thu, 25 Apr 2002 11:05:52 -0400 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's all fun, I agree. For some darned reason or another the LM Bass is currently the most popular fish in America, overall. I live right next to what may be the best bass lake in America (this year). When in Rome... Have fun - Rob Yea - I'll second that. A good bass is like having a dozen or so of those teeny tiny brook trout on the line. Done both and both are fun though. If you have a flimsy enough rod even brookies can be fun. I'd rather have a nice brown, cutthroat or rainbow however. Mark 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] Lost Found
Don't know if that is good or bad, an unopened bottle of Jagermeister... :-) On Mon, 22 Apr 2002 06:30:25 -0700 Dudley Dufort [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Found: One unopened bottle of Jagermeister, one L work shirt, a broken set of stabs from one SB/XC and many small pieces from another. Left in my trailer after the California Valley Cross Country Race. These may belong to Carl The Plane Wrecker. If anyone knows his whereabouts please contact me. Dudley RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Got SPAM
Unfortunately your fight against spam only punishes the people who don't get your email address correct. :-) SPAM email is typically bounced off of unsuspecting misconfigured servers. Return addresses are forged, and on most there is no way to unsubscribe. Best is to spend time fighting back. ORDB.ORG, www.spamsites.org, www.cauce.org are just a few off the top of my head. Fight back against spammers don't give in, never buy anything from email. Forward all spam to [EMAIL PROTECTED], they catalog spam for pending legislation or legal actions. P.S. Hey Mark, your name is out there again cause this sent to RCSE and you. Sorry. Steve On Thu, 18 Apr 2002 22:29:02 -0700 Aerofoam [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I tried this offline to Mark, but his new NOSPAM account blocked my message. Mark, I know spam is aweful, but if you can't receive messages that have [RCSE] in the subject line, than what is the point OK Everyone read the signature line!!! RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] LSF DS Task?
On Fri, 19 Apr 2002 15:48:28 -0700 James Osborn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chris, I do not agree that DSing is a slope flight. While it is true that typically you use a slope flight to start DSing, it is clearly a different mechanism of You can DS for 8 hours and it should count for your Level 5 slope task. :-) Steve RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Fun with epoxy
Guess I live by the cliche', If at first you don't succeed, then read the directions. Duh, it was so simple. :-) Thanks Rick. Steve On Tue, 16 Apr 2002 11:11:48 -0400 Rick Van Clief [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Steve, I have a can of 206 Hardener in my hand and it says, 5 parts 105 Resin to 1 part 206 Hardener by volume or weight measure. Hope this helps. Rick VC RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Fun with epoxy
I have in the past calculated the mix weight on epoxy based on the net weight of the 2 bottles. The specific gravities are quite different. But West comes in different size bottles (not 1:1 mix). And since I was too lazy to walk to my shop and read the instructions I figured there were enough knowledgeable individuals on this exchange that could rattle off the numbers. :-) (Just in case it was not in the directions.) Thanks again, Steve On Tue, 16 Apr 2002 11:54:21 -0400 Rick Van Clief [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, you are missing something. Frequently, the two parts of an epoxy resin system are not the same density, and the ratio that is correct by volume is totally incorrect when used by weight. I have also used systems that required ratios so lopsidded that weight was the only choice, such as 100:1 or 200:1. Here it easy to add 1% by weight to the resin, but if you pour this 1% into a container, and then add it to the resin, you will leave a lot on the walls of the container. True indeed. But as the question that started all this specifically addressed West System epoxy, and as the instructions on the West System can clearly state 5 to 1 by weight or volume, one can safely conclude that the densities are the same (or very close to it) and use either method. RVC RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Draw Programs
Does your question read? Are there any scoring applications that score man on man with the ability to create a matrix either seeded or random (with fewest pilot matches as possible)? I too am in a quest for same. I started to review the algorithm needed to create a random matrix taking into account, same channel cannot occur in same round or -1 + 1 round, and a pilot will fly against the same pilot the fewest times possible. It would be an interesting application that would most likely need to run for some time to test many permutations. Steve At 02:08 PM 4/10/2002 +0930, Eddie Smith wrote: I have a couple of programmes that can do a draw of sorts for a MOM group scored contest but I have yet to see one that works to my satisfaction. The main problem seems to be that they do a random draw which isn't what you want. They produce a draw that flys some guys against others too many times. I'm running our ORAM contest this weekend and would like to get a better draw without the need to shuffle some names in heats to reduce this problem. Does anyone on this group have a programme running on a PC that will do this, and if so can I get a copy of it. Eddie the Eagle in Sunny South Australia. 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] Aluminum Case
These Aluminum tool cases have become more and more popular. I even saw them at a Home Depot but can't recall the price. http://www.milestek.com/hdalumspecial.htm 18 x 14 x 6 $49.95 I've procrastinated long enough, probably should get one. Steve RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Question about receiver crystal
If your receiver is JR compatible all you need to do is replace the crystal in the receiver. Steve At 05:03 PM 3/29/2002 -0600, Stan Myers wrote: I have a Hitec Super Slim with channel 33 crystal. I've just purchased a 8103 channel 38. Is it just a matter of pulling the old and plugging in a 38? Where do I go to get one. Sorry for such a basic question but I've got to start somewhere. Stan RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Stylus Question
Off the top of my head; In speed mode and launch mode trim does not function. Also you can set the amount of authority trim has. Steve At 06:52 AM 3/25/2002 -0500, Marc Gellart wrote: Here is one for you Stylus freaks. Had set up a three channel ship on the glider card, all controls work fine, but the elevator trim did not function. Switched the set up to an un occupied position and wallaw, trims. Got any clues as to why there were none? TIA! Marc 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] Specked my Sidewinder today! (and tech question)
Nice Story, sounds like a lot of fun. I think your heading in the right direction. I launch mine with no elevator or rudder preset. At 06:59 PM 3/19/2002 +, rcbrustee wrote: I've been flying power R/C on and off since I was a kid, but I can't remember when I've had a bigger grin on my face while flying! Took my Sidewinder DLG out for second time today. The first time was on a cloudy, almost foggy, morning just to try discus launching, which works great. ... . (elevator is up about 1/16), I have to add a considerable amount of down elevator when I throw it. In the middle of my flying session today, I even added 15% of down elevator to the preset, which helped alot. My conclusion is that I should take out some of the nose weight which will bring my glide elevator trim down and reduce the excessive pitching up during launch. Am I heading in the right direction? RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [RCSE] Happiness is...
I don't think Jim misses much that is for sale. Well with his wireless Palm, he's literally just milliseconds away from snatching up the deals. I wonder if he sleeps with his Palm? Or he may just relegate nocturnal duties to the laptop. LOL Steve At 11:09 PM 2/22/2002 -0800, David Judson wrote: Would that be the Icon you stole/swiped/grabbed/snatched/bought before any of us 'non-already flying an Icon' guys had a fair shot at it??? ;) Oh well, I still have to finish the Eraser I picked up at 'Air'-izona. I guess I just have to suffer with the Artemis tomorrow if I get out of work early enough to fly at the SWSA field. Wiggle your sticks David Judson In yet another hotel...this time in Arcadia, CA. [Original Message] From: James V. Bacus Subject: [RCSE] Happiness is... Finding a huge box with your favorite new model sailplane inside it waiting for you when you get home on a Friday night from a most hectic week of work... 8-) RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] elevator servo?
On Tue, 19 Feb 2002 12:28:33 -0800 gldr guy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all. Am getting ready to order servos,receiver, etc for my Compulsion I have on order. What are you guys using for elevator servos on your Addictions, etc? I am a Hitec kinda guy and dont really want to pay big bucks for the latest/best digital servos out there. Any reasonably priced suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks, Walter No need for fancy schmancy servos. The HS85BB is a very adequate servo. Works well for me. Steve RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Planes, Guns, and the Olympics
At 01:13 AM 2/17/2002 -0700, Tom Hoopes wrote: BTW, if you see any aerial shots of the Speed Ice Skating rink during the Olympics, you will most likely be able to see our thermal field immediately to the west of the rink. If we do see an aerial shot, I'm sure it will be a virtual video image. Maybe we aren't too far off from having a virtual Olympics. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] AMA Winch vs. FAI winch BASIC DIFF
Brings to mind an experience last fall. At the September Club contest the wind was blowing 15-20 many of the guys chickened out to fly, guess they thought it was too windy. We won't mention names. I put some borrowed ballast in my Escape cause I forgot my Pat McCleave custom ballast. Duh. This is the most wind I have flown the recently new Escape in. So I step up to a Freddette winch, Ford long shaft, mono, and a positive brake. I got kicked to the right on launch, maybe I screwed up something, so I stepped on it to get some line speed to recover straight. No problem except I traveled about 100 feet to the right. As soon as I righted I hit the elevation where the wind is much stronger.I immediately let off the foot pedal because the plane had plenty of speed, tension and was climbing fast. Except the energy just kept building. It seemed like magic, a perpetual machine. The drum was not letting any line out! It looked like one of those 4 man F3J tows. I thought my wings were going to break, I have never seen Escape wings bend like that, they were elliptical. I realized I had to get off the line before my plane broke. A quick blip and I rocketed off like a bat outta hell. It seemed to zoom another 200 feet. Wow, that was an unexpected adrenalin launch. Yes. Mono + locking drum + wind = Wild launches Steve At 06:29 PM 2/14/2002 -0600, James V. Bacus wrote: The majority of the Ford longshaft winches the SOAR club uses have a positive break like the FAI winches. This allows us to load them up with mono for some real launching fun! 8-) Jim RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] AMA Winch vs. FAI winch
Those European cars are quite small I think an AMA winch in the trunk will overload the springs. LOL At 06:03 PM 2/14/2002 -0500, Andrew E. Mileski wrote: Jack Womack wrote: Alright, so I should know the difference, but I don't. I've been gone for a while so indulge me a bit. I will assume, (dangerous in this crowd,) that the AMA winch is the one made with a longshaft Ford starter motor. So what is the difference, which is better, which is stronger, etc.? If you answer nice, I promise never to bring up the skeg issue again...8^)...Jack (the Conroe Gasbag) The F3B/J events were designed by Europeans for their flying conditions. AMA events were designed for U.S. (I like to think North American) conditions. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [RCSE] ZAGI 400X expletive deleted!!!!
Get Eudora. You can filter messages by whatever words you like. It even uses logic to figure out which messages are Hot and rates them by chillis. At 08:12 PM 2/13/2002 -0800, Brian Jarchow wrote: Sorry for the off topic post, but would the list admins be willing able to filter profanity for those of us who do not wish to read it? I know we can't filter subjects, but I do know I am not the only person on the list who does not like profanity. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Not a Launch Contest
I agree. If you want parity we need more people who fly more often. Clinics and classes are great. I learn a lot by going to contests weather club or national and watch how the winners do it. The majority of soaring contests do work the way they are suppose to. The best pilots wins. We're beating a dead horse trying to reinvent contests. We need to look at methods of encouraging RC soaring in general. Steve At 11:27 AM 2/10/2002 -0600, Pat McCleave wrote: Guys, We keep talking about reducing launch, devaluing landings and such but none of these things are going to level the playing field. What will level the playing the field is things like has been going on out on the west coast with the DLG Clinics and more recently DP's offer to help pilots with plane set-ups and flying techniques for F3B. Face it no matter what you do from landings, to launch limits, to one design contests, the guys that practice, practice, practice are still going to win. Just my two cents worth. See Ya, Pat McCleave Wichita, KS RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Southwest Classic Update, Friday Jan 1
So did Joe shoot a perfect 18? At 11:25 PM 2/1/2002 -0700, Dave Wenzlick wrote: Today was a busy practice day with crowded skies at Schnepf Farms. The sun was out early and planes took to the air soon after breakfast. It was a little breezy at times but the lift was still pretty tough to miss. Some high clouds helped to keep the temperature cool but it still was near 65 by afternoon. Tomorrow is predicted to be clearing in the afternoon with normal 5-10 winds and warmer. I posted more pictures from today from the field set up, practice flying and the hand launch golf contest. The golf outing winner was Joe Wurts one stroke ahead of Craig Greening and he was one stroke ahead of Paul Schulte. Final golf awards will be presented at the main ceremony on Sunday. Again, time is short so no great details on the photos. SWC 2002 Home http://www.rcaz.com Link directly to Fridays Photos http://www.scalesoaring.com/swc2002/friday\index.htm Thanks, Dave Wenzlick Mesa AZ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
