[RCSE] Molded RDS pockets. . .problems.

Bill. . .believe me, a molded pocket was seriously considered and deemed impractical. Let's see. . .depending on aircraft size and the application, possible shaft sizes among commonly available wires/rods would be 1/32", .047", .055", 1/16", .072" (2-56 rod size) 3/32" and 1/8". Besides those

Re: [RCSE] RDS (RAD) Pocket variant: a metal frame

Perhaps someone can just machine some Delrin pockets. Different cuts for different wire sizes. Make them deep and you can just cut them down to the depth of pocket that suits your need. Wiggle your sticks David Judson Riverside, CA I used to be sick and tired of hearing about the RADS system,

RE: [RCSE] Dou-Discus in Thomas Crown Affair Movie

Hi Enrique, It's April, On opening night I helped the local Soaring School promote soaring by handing out info about soaring and were to take a sailplanes ride. Also we had a full scale Discus there for the movies goers to see up close and personal. However, I have not had the chance to see

Re: [RCSE] High quality latex for hi-start

LATEX High starts DO NOT LAST! USE real BUNGIE! Surgical tubing is not designed to stretch they way we use it in high starts. Bungee is! BUT Bungee does not give the, "Gummy" launches you may be used to. Smooth Thermals, Karlton Spindle MrMPX http://www.MultiplexRC.com - Original Message

[RCSE] Flatland DynamicSoaring Reference

A number of people have asked me for more info about the dynamic soaring article written up in "Technical Soaring" (an SSA publication) in the early 1970's. I finally went through my aeronautical reference library and found it, and here it is: = Title: DYNAMIC

Re: [RCSE] Flight Simulator

John, I'm a real-time pilot, who thought "Learning to fly models will be duck soup." I tried flying the Cessna 182 from the ground using MS Flight Simulator 98, and promptly crashed twice -- made me a little nervous. So I picked up a copy of RealFlight Simulator recently off RCOnline.com. I

Re: [RCSE] RDS (RAD) Pocket variant: a metal frame

I volunteer to design and machine one Delrin pair of pockets if someone will install them and test and report to us the results. I will machine them to whatever dimensions you want, tolerance +-.001". Delrin and aluminum can be compared. Somebody who flies an awful lot would be the best candidate

Re: [RCSE] Molded RDS pockets. . .problems.

Lynford. . .thanks for your perceptive post. Now I sort of feel vindicated. Yes. . .whoever does not try the recommended procedures first, is probably not in the best position to suggest alternatives. Honestly, the Formica/balsa combo is so darn simple, I can't understand the resistance to just