RE: [RCSE] Discus Launch Conversion?
Dick, Two #6 nylon screws will hold the wing on if there is no gap between the bottom of the wing and the wing mount. Boil the nylon screws for 20 minutes in water to properly hydrate them. Replace them every 1000 launches and always slack them off after every flying session. I never heard about boiling nylon screws in water. What does it mean to "properly hydrate them" ? What's the result ? Thanks, Stefan. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Discus Launch Conversion?
This seems like this is what is coming down to. I guess anyone who is going to be competitive this year will have to convert their plane's or purchase a Discus style plane. Here's an idea, lets split the contest up in three groups, Advantage = Discus throw Expert Disadvantage = Javelin throw Expert Sportsman What ever happened to the good old days? It seems like just last year you went to one of our local contest and everyone threw javelin style, and it was fun ;-). Please don't take this as whining. I have no problem with change. I am already trying to redesign my Mini Manti lookalike to side arm. It will be difficult for javelin style to compete. I have witnessed Denny Maize, you know that "OFUBG (thats old fat ugly bald guy)", throw his new sidearm design with very little effort then me doing a contest throw conventional style (run and throw). I will have to be honest; his launches were as high if not a little higher. My 2 cents Comments? Bill - Original Message - From: "Crash Kealoha" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2001 5:33 AM Subject: [RCSE] Discus Launch Conversion? Just wondering about the feasibility of converting a convention pod and boom HLG into a discus launch. Is this a possibility? Things to consider? Problems? Details: bagged poly wing, skinny carbon tailboom, rudder/elevator, weighs about 8 oz. RTF. Thanks! 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] Discus Launch Conversion?
Unfortunately for some if you don't keep up with current technology in any sport you move to the rear of the pack. We didn't create new classes for poly vs aileron, or 10 oz. vs sub-10oz., wood vs composite, etc... Besides, who wants to fly to same ole planes? My shoulder will love me when I get up the scratch for a wing-throwing machine. BTW, I'll still be way back in the pack! Len Revelle N9IJ AMA 60055 LSF 7492 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ 34308345 Here's an idea, lets split the contest up in three groups, Advantage = Discus throw Expert Disadvantage = Javelin throw Expert Sportsman RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Discus Launch Conversion?
In a message dated 1/28/2001 10:33:42 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Unfortunately for some if you don't keep up with current technology in any sport you move to the rear of the pack. We didn't create new classes for poly vs aileron, or 10 oz. vs sub-10oz., wood vs composite, etc... Besides, who wants to fly to same ole planes? My shoulder will love me when I get up the scratch for a wing-throwing machine. BTW, I'll still be way back in the pack! Actually, I GAIN more flying time as I thermal up to where everybody else throws.:-) Bill Grenoble RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
