Re: [RCSE] Stopwatch Recommendation
Robic SC-707 Here's where I ordered it . . . good price and quick shipment. http://www.srsport.com/product_info.php/products_id/1188
Re: [RCSE] Stopwatch Recommendation
On Tue, 17 Oct 2006, Brian Molloy wrote: I ordered one for handlaunch (use a "standard" stopwatch for thermal duration), and just received mine in the mail yesterday. Very, very easy to operate. For multiple DHLG flights you only have to hit one button for each landing and relaunch (stores up to 100 flights). You can review this data with another single button even while timing the next flight(s). Which model did you get? There seems to be many different ones. regards, Arne 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] Stopwatch Recommendation
OK you guys, all this talk about Stop Watches has spurred me to dig out my Breitling. This is truly a collectors dream! The watch is at least 59 years old and is in perfect running condition. I even have the carton it came in with the serial number 918 hand written on the end. If there is a collector or a nostalgia buff out there interested in obtaining this watch please contact me direct. Ed WhyteWHYTE WINGS7207 Cornerstone DriveCaledonia, MI 49316-7879616 698 8668
RE: [RCSE] Stopwatch Recommendation
Having been at the IHLGF 5 years, I took a specific look at all the stopwatches as well as timing methods since my original CD. I have one of the Robotics, and unless you are always using all the functions, the best function I have used is clear to wipe all the times out of the Memory. Easily done in the "Heat of Battle". As for ease of use, the Sieko (originally the Lorus) has been the best all arouind watch. It switches between count down and count up, and mimics the old non-digital stopwatches. I still like my old 30 year old hand watch, you can switch between count up and count down at a glance, i. e. no buttons! LOL As for IHLGF or related DLG competions, the best set up I have seen is with 3 stopwatches on the clipboard. The main one, countdown, is set to 10 seconds longer than the event window. You start it during the countdown to the start and it will give you the remaining window time at a glance. This is great if you have a flight which will end, or could, at the buzzer. The second 2 watches alternate. This gives the timer full control on recording of times, counting the number of flights, knowing the longest flights, and knowing if you should take another launch. When the pilot launches, the first watch is started. When he lands, it stops, the timer switches to the next watch, and starts it on the 1.5 second launch. The timer can now write down the time at leasure, for knowing if you should launch again, clear it and have it ready for the next relight. All this repeats. If you have the watches velcro-ed or clipped to the clipboard, you can remove them between rounds. Also, contestants laminate a copy of the event order on the clipboard. So this helps to remind you of what the next event, round will be, if you do not look at the scorecards. Go with the Seiko (lorus) and you will not be disappointed and have to learn the workings of the Robotics each time. The KISS priciple works well here. Someone want to by my Robotics Chris Adams LSF 348 LvL V (#8) Original Message Subject: Re: [RCSE] Stopwatch RecommendationFrom: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Date: Tue, October 17, 2006 10:46 amTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Soaring@airage.com In a message dated 10/17/2006 12:08:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Why would you need lap time for TD work? Not for TD, but for HLG! A practiced HLG competitor can catch and re-launch his plane in <1.5sec, the timer needs the lap recording capability to keep up! Good Lift! 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] Stopwatch Recommendation
For DLG contests, the Robic is awesome. I'm not sure what you mean about using multiple buttons. I just use the start and stop button during a task. After the round is over, use the memory recall button to see what the times were. Much better than the Seiko for this application and it simply cannot be any easier since you only use one button. For TD, I use the Seiko. Mike Robinson - Original Message - From: "David Register" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "SALglider (Yahoo Groups)" ; "RCSE (Soaring Exchange)" Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 6:47 AM Subject: [RCSE] Stopwatch Recommendation Seeking a little input on stopwatch recommendations, particularly for discus but also for general TD use. I have an old Accusplit with a 10 lap/split memory and programmable target timing but the buttons are pretty shaky, even after cleaning and re-adjusting the gaps. A couple of things would be useful: - greater than 10 memory capability (30 would likely be more than sufficient), - simple (one button) lap timing operation, - don't really need a target time setting - that's useful but not critical, - same button for start/stop/lap timing, - no lap time freeze before clear. The Seiko is a great watch but a bit pricey and is limited to 10 memory (I think). Robics (SC707 in particular) are nice but require multiple buttons for start/lap/un-freeze operations. The 15 second hold unless you find the other reset button is awkward in the heat of battle. The Accusplit is good but - limited memory and cheap construction. Internet purchase is fine. We don't have any decent retail outlets for stopwatches in our area anyway. This is something I need for contest work but has to be simple enough that it can handed to a newbie and he/she can make it function with minimal hassles. I travel to away contests quite a bit and need to be able to provide more reliable guidance to folks who are kind enough to time for the visitor. Stopwatch suggestions from experienced DLG folks would be particularly valuable. TIA for any comments, - Dave R 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] Stopwatch Recommendation
In a message dated 10/17/2006 12:08:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Why would you need lap time for TD work? Not for TD, but for HLG! A practiced HLG competitor can catch and re-launch his plane in <1.5sec, the timer needs the lap recording capability to keep up! Good Lift!
Re: [RCSE] Stopwatch Recommendation
I agree with Brian. I've had one for 10 years. It's worth the money. JE -- Erickson Architects John R. Erickson, AIA > From: Brian Chan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2006 09:11:21 -0700 > To: David Register <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "RCSE (Soaring Exchange)" > > Subject: Re: [RCSE] Stopwatch Recommendation > > At 8:47 AM -0500 10/17/06, David Register wrote: >> Seeking a little input on stopwatch recommendations, particularly >> for discus but also for general TD use. I have an old Accusplit with >> a 10 lap/split memory and programmable target timing but the buttons >> are pretty shaky, even after cleaning and re-adjusting the gaps. A >> couple of things would be useful: >> - greater than 10 memory capability (30 would likely be more than >> sufficient), >> - simple (one button) lap timing operation, >> - don't really need a target time setting - that's useful but not critical, >> - same button for start/stop/lap timing, >> - no lap time freeze before clear. > > Why would you need lap time for TD work? > > I have the Seiko for over 20 years, and it is the best. Others are > just copy cats of the Seiko. > > Brian > -- > Brian Chan, > An Electric Airplane Junkie @ San Mateo.Ca.USA > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and > "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that > subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME > turned off. 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] Stopwatch Recommendation
At 8:47 AM -0500 10/17/06, David Register wrote: Seeking a little input on stopwatch recommendations, particularly for discus but also for general TD use. I have an old Accusplit with a 10 lap/split memory and programmable target timing but the buttons are pretty shaky, even after cleaning and re-adjusting the gaps. A couple of things would be useful: - greater than 10 memory capability (30 would likely be more than sufficient), - simple (one button) lap timing operation, - don't really need a target time setting - that's useful but not critical, - same button for start/stop/lap timing, - no lap time freeze before clear. Why would you need lap time for TD work? I have the Seiko for over 20 years, and it is the best. Others are just copy cats of the Seiko. Brian -- Brian Chan, An Electric Airplane Junkie @ San Mateo.Ca.USA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
