Re: [RCSE] Slope Racing Plane Opinions..Vindicator

1999-10-13 Thread Cliff Lindgren
Randy, I sure wish you would have CC'd me after I got my new Vindicator wings. Cliff Bobbi and Randy wrote: I must admit that I am very surprised the John is still recommending a Vindicator even if Brian is his friend. Yes, the Vindicator is a wonderful plane. And yes, Brian McLean is a great des

Re: [RCSE] Slope Racing Plane Opinions..Vindicator

1999-10-13 Thread Bobbi and Randy
Why should it be the nature of the hobby? Every other hobby that I have ever participated in people expected good service. Why shouldn't we? It is a hobby so I expect it to be fun. When you have to worry about ever getting your money or plane for over a year it stops being fun and becomes painful.

Re: [RCSE] Where to buy?

1999-10-13 Thread mikel
Try http://dmoz.org/Recreation/Aviation/Model_Aviation/Radio_Controlled/Soaring/ At the moment, I have 308 soaring related links, all good, valid links. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Sirius + Whattmeter = a blessing!

1999-10-13 Thread Tord
The Sirius Smart Charger pro is nice, but add a AstroFlight Whattmeter and you have a near perfect product - it can't cycle, and if you use it for discharging you need to add a load, like a car headlamp bulb, or two, depending on how many cells you use! Almost 100% fool proof, too! A bit like a S

[RCSE] On Line Auctions http://gmbid.com/

1999-10-13 Thread Karlton Spindle
Okay here is a new one http://gmbid.com/ ! There is a new online auction company that only deals in HIGH end stuff like real cars such as Lamborghini Diablo VT, Ferrari F355 F1 Spyder and they will be doing a UPPER END R/C section! So SCALE GUYS and MOLDED planes and such this could be a fun pl

RE: [RCSE] U-2 and UAV's at Edwards

1999-10-13 Thread Brian Jarchow
I guess a small clarification would be appropriate here. The airspeed indicator doesn't show how fast your are going - it only shows something called indicated airspeed. The indicated airspeed (IAS) varies with altitude, barometric pressure, and temperature. Other factors, such as angle of attack,

RE: [RCSE] Battery Sale

1999-10-13 Thread Kerry Cochrell
Will you tell us the physical size and weight? Thanks > > 2700 NMH (Nickle Metal Hydride) cells. These are new cells but had been > assembled for industrial use. They have NOT been used! $2 each. > Perfect for large sailplanes or added ballast in battery form. I have > lots! > RCSE-List facil