Re: [RCSE] disclaimer

1999-10-07 Thread Tom Broeski
They also are not yet in production. The add was premature and will probably cost them in adverse PR. They are having some problems getting it to fly well and are adjusting the molds. Zagi's fly. T "J.Teisan" wrote: Thanks to everyone who has called or emailed me about the Razor being

[RCSE] Re: Futaba 8UAF Tx

1999-10-07 Thread Wolfflem
Dear Mr. Junkie: I recently bought the Super version of the radio you mention from National Hobby Supply (770) 333-0190. Try them at your earliest opportunity - they have super prices! Fly Like an Eagle, Wolfgang, NJ Shore RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send

[RCSE] Fw: Geography class project-Off Topic

1999-10-07 Thread Marc Gellart
Hey folks, this message was sent to me by family. I think that with all the folks around the world that are on this exchange we could help this young lady out. All help is appreciated. Marc Gellart, Lima, Ohio Hello! My name is Amanda and I am a homeschooler in the 5th grade. I live in

Re: [RCSE] Can human soar?

1999-10-07 Thread Anker Berg-Sonne
I would claim that sky jumping is a human gliding event with an an atrocious L/D. They do control where they go! Anker - Original Message - From: Dick Barker [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Yiu Kwong Chan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 07, 1999 10:31 AM

[RCSE] Stylus to Vanguard trainer

1999-10-07 Thread Tom Copp
Hello, I have a need to hook up my Stylus to a 4 ch Vanguard for a training system. Will this work? Does the Vanguard work through the Stylus? Vanguard can be on a different channel. Will I still have the mixing when the Vanguard is active? i.e.. snap flap, crow, elevator comp? I am hoping

RE: [RCSE] Servo Channel 3 and Soaring?

1999-10-07 Thread Jerry Craft
Check out my program in Don Edberg's book for the 8U radios. It is in the appx and is for flapperons for the Hitec 555 and Futaba 8U. The book is worth much more than just my program. There are a lot of great tips in there you will find useful. Jerry R. Craft VWP Wk 858-320-4128 Cel

Re(2): [RCSE] Can human soar?

1999-10-07 Thread Jim Ealy
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I would claim that sky jumping is a human gliding event with an an atrocious L/D. They do control where they go! To be perfectly obnoxious as I am wont to do often. When you learn to sky dive, there are several techniques...one is to go to a "vertical wind

[RCSE] Rocket Glider design (was: Cuda)

1999-10-07 Thread kmckiou
Date: Thu, 07 Oct 1999 01:01:55 -0400 From: Ben Roberto [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yup. I can attest to the altitude. The Polish and Chinese teams were so impressed by the performance, then wanted to buy our models after the contest. I would have felt better if you had said the Slovakians or Germans

[RCSE] Human gliders

1999-10-07 Thread David J. Schat
I once saw on some cable show a man go for the record of horizontal distance traveled during a sky dive. He had a special suit made with material between the arms and his torso. I believe he did something like 5 miles. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and

Re: [RCSE] Human gliders

1999-10-07 Thread James V. Bacus
At 10:57 AM 10/7/99 -0700, David J. Schat wrote: I once saw on some cable show a man go for the record of horizontal distance traveled during a sky dive. He had a special suit made with material between the arms and his torso. I believe he did something like 5 miles. I saw that too, I was going

[RCSE] Re: [ Human gliders

1999-10-07 Thread David J. Schat
If he did 5 miles from 12,000 feet it would have been about a 2.2 to 1 glide ratio. At 11:42 AM 10/7/99 -0700, you wrote: It was really impressive when he was cruising over those houses at over 200mph! It looked like his glide ratio was fairly good. Mark Mech [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] Re: [ Human gliders

1999-10-07 Thread Brett Jaffee
Better then 0:1, I guess. "David J. Schat" wrote: If he did 5 miles from 12,000 feet it would have been about a 2.2 to 1 glide ratio. At 11:42 AM 10/7/99 -0700, you wrote: It was really impressive when he was cruising over those houses at over 200mph! It looked like his glide ratio was

Re: [RCSE] Magnetic Canopy Mounts?

1999-10-07 Thread Brett Jaffee
Also, aren't they used in the more expensive electric motors? Stan Myers wrote: Date Line: Little Rock Several of us in our club have been using earth magnets for attaching canopies. We have not had any problems, they are very strong and if you use two magnets, you almost have to pry them

Re: [RCSE] Check out this effort for soaring!

1999-10-07 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 10/07/1999 8:48:14 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: RE: [F3F] Viking Race 2000I just had to share! Comments on the 2000 Viking Cup F3F race in Portugal. They carved the slope and planted grass for the slopers! The AMA really should be building a

[RCSE] Terry Erickson's number or e-mail

1999-10-07 Thread mark.howard
I need to contact Terry Erickson (PASS). I'd appreciate his number or e-mail address. Thanks, Mark RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Lead acid battery questions

1999-10-07 Thread Yiu Kwong Chan
What is the float charge voltage and its temperature coefficient? (2.430v?) *I would use constant current source for charging battery. Is it good to have a small charge current all the time and how much relative to battery capacity. *As far as L/A battery goes, it has been the best common known

Re: [RCSE] disclaimer

1999-10-07 Thread Aneil Patel
Who needs a competive plane or be competive. Lets invade Aussie while there armed forces are in timor. And looks like we're all going to enter on the two 40 meg ferquencies, should be a #!*'n nightmare for them. Should be a blast. ciao aneil -Original Message- From: Tom Broeski [EMAIL

[RCSE] Stab info

1999-10-07 Thread hlsteph
Does anyone know of a web site where I could get plans or ideas for making a built up full flying stab for a Sapphire that's more symmetrical and lighter then the "diamond" shape one that come with the kit. I know that an SD 8020 foam stab would be the best but I'm not set up to cut foam and

[RCSE] Re Disclaimer

1999-10-07 Thread Rob Condliffe
Aneil You sent this to the wrong list 8-) These guys dont know New Zealanders are area invading the Australian Champs next year- I agree with you though 8-)) Rob Condliffe Christchurch New Zealand

Re: [RCSE] Stab info

1999-10-07 Thread Steven Meyer
Go strong order new ones from Sal. I have the "Competition" stabs on my Emerald from Northeast Sail Planes. Higher aspect ratio, lighter, good performance. There are others as well that will work. Good tail feathers can save your ... tail. At 09:19 PM 10/7/99 -0700, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

RE: [RCSE] Re Disclaimer

1999-10-07 Thread regis white
we do now! -Original Message-From: Rob Condliffe [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Friday, October 08, 1999 12:26 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [RCSE] Re Disclaimer Aneil You sent this to the wrong list 8-) These guys dont know New Zealanders are area

[RCSE] For Sale

1999-10-07 Thread Buchanan
Super V 2 meter Bagged by the designer - one piece tail - approx. a dozen flights, Excellant condition. $475 w/o servos. Doug Buchanan Seattle, WA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Re: Winch / Hi Start Launcing - the throw

1999-10-07 Thread Jeff Reid
Launching horizontally can probably be done with almost no throw I should have put more emphasis on the "probably" part of this post. I didn't mean to imply that not throwing was a recommended technique, it was just to point out that with a horizontal launch, a bad throw won't usually turn out

Re: [RCSE] Vision Radios

1999-10-07 Thread Simon Van Leeuwen
I would be very interested in getting it done as well. Would you mind forwarding any info you get? Thanks. regards Kirk Hanson wrote: I have the opportunity to buy a Vision which has 4 model memories. I know there was an upgrade to 8 models and would like to know if I give up any other

[RCSE] Re: Winch / Hi Start Launcing - the throw

1999-10-07 Thread Jeff Reid
I hold the glider in a throwing position, but let the winch "trigger" my throw, which, is pretty close to just letting the winch do the work. More clarification, I am throwing, it's just usually the winch is pulling just a bit faster than my throw. (If I threw faster than the winch pulled,

[RCSE] Eagle Butte

1999-10-07 Thread Richard Dolf
Hoping to get to Eagle Butte this weekend - current conditions (10PM thurs) look like SW wind at 10-20. What is the optimal wind direction for Eagle? What about Kiona? Anyone out that way want to hazard a guess as to what conditions will be this sat or sun? Richard Seattle RCSE-List