[RCSE] Re: THE NO THROW Launch

1999-10-08 Thread JBonk
Jeff Reid wrote some interesting ideas about Launching ,and while it's hard to argue with his theory's , there are very practical reasons for disagreeing with his conclusions. One of the best pieces of advice my original instructor taught me was to learn to do things the correct way the first tim

[RCSE] RDS experience

1999-10-08 Thread Rob Crockett
Gents, I just installed two HS-205's and two HS-225's into a Sapphire wing using RDS. I'd never seen the system before, and I think a little practical experience would have saved me a lot of sweat. In an attempt to save the next hapless builder from the same fate, I've posted 20-some pictures o

Fw: [RCSE] Human gliders

1999-10-08 Thread terrytrimble
I have seen videos where sky diver will use boogie boards and Churchill swim fins and literally surf the air and glide. and use the swim fins for control also there is sky surfing with snowboards attached to your feet. later, Terry Trimble [EMAIL PROTECTED] SOARING TOOLS FOAMIE INFO SITE http://ww

Re: [RCSE] RE: Which Computer Radio ?

1999-10-08 Thread terrytrimble
that because the right kind of switch is not cool looking that why futaba make them that way. that why I fly JR 642 less switches and the switches are strong. the only thing I wish this radio had is more model memory like 20 models or a compac like futaba.also it needs one more thing a mix that

Re: [RCSE] Human gliders

1999-10-08 Thread Steven Meyer
At 01:47 PM 10/8/99 -0600, Howard Rudy wrote: > I recall reading that he could >not hold his arms out because air pressure would fold his arms back. So he >was going to work on a way to mechanically hold the batwings straight out. >Then pivot them front to back to change his glide. I don't recall

Re: [RCSE] Which Computer Radio ?(PCM failsafe)

1999-10-08 Thread Dick Barker
Gee Dave, if it is after December this year and you trip & fall while flying and break 3 switches and the antenna - how long will that glider of yours fly slowly with the wings level. It may take a long time to fix the problem. :-) Dick Barker Seattle, WA - The Old Fart Glider Flyer - David Juds

Re: [RCSE] Which Computer Radio ?(PCM failsafe)

1999-10-08 Thread David Judson
Dick Williamson wrote: < "fail soft" operation as compared to PCM. And PCM costs more.>> The Fail Safe mode on the 8U is great, BUT IT DOESN'T WORK UNLESS YOU TELL IT TO! For some reason, most people won't make the effort to do it right. Just go into the primary menu, turn on F/S for t