Re: [RCSE] midair

1999-12-17 Thread Jason Werner
James, There are 2 of these exact planes at the local airport. A couple guys measure them to see how they fit, and they will fit without hitting. The nosegear on the top plane hit square on the windshield of the lower plane then moved off to the side. This makes around 1 -2 feet of clearanc

Re: [RCSE] midair

1999-12-17 Thread James V. Bacus
At 03:45 PM 12/17/99 -0600, James V. Bacus wrote: >At 10:50 AM 12/17/99 -0600, David Crutchley wrote: >>I checked with a friend at the NTSB, it is not a hoax. >>David > >Man, they were way too lucky then... I still don't understand how there >could be no prop damage on the lower plane. He certa

Re: [RCSE] midair

1999-12-17 Thread James V. Bacus
At 10:50 AM 12/17/99 -0600, David Crutchley wrote: >I checked with a friend at the NTSB, it is not a hoax. >David Man, they were way too lucky then... I still don't understand how there could be no prop damage on the lower plane. He certainly was on a dead stick approach was he? Jim Downers

[RCSE] RE: Light Boomerangs - Long

1999-12-17 Thread John Roe
As a former cool combat guy...perhaps... I would like to say...for what it's worth... that Nathan's post KICKS ASS and you should all do what he say...do what he say... John Roe Laguna Hills, Ca www.martialartsacademy.org Most of the problems with our culture can be summed up in one phrase: "Wh

[RCSE] messages

1999-12-17 Thread Klaus K Weiss
Haven't received any messages for the past three days. A check reveals that I was unsubscribed. How does this happen? Is it an auto function of the list mailer or has someone given me an early Christmas gift? Klaus K Weiss Sydney, Australia [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Mo

[RCSE] Twinstar Thanks

1999-12-17 Thread John Roe
Message text written by Vogel Dental Lab: >Thanks to all who responded. I swear Id pay to get this list. Hey a new fundraising idea! John Roe Laguna Hills, Ca www.martialartsacademy.org Most of the problems with our culture can be summed up in one phrase: "Who are you to say?" Dennis Prager

Re: [RCSE] Carbon flying stab rods.

1999-12-17 Thread WB6ZHD
I do not believe the difference in weight justifies the use of carbon rods for stab joiners. CF rod in shear situations is not as strong as steel. My opinion. Mike Clancy RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] midair

1999-12-17 Thread Howard Rudy
The Picture shown is the final resting position of the planes. I am sure that the landing would have moved the planes around alot. I am surprised that the Cadet even stayed on top of the 152, like the picture shows. Surprised that the 152's landing gear held up. So they both screwed up, Not using

[RCSE] Re: V tail

1999-12-17 Thread drela
>Recently I picked up a Spirit 2M kit, >I would like to change to a V tail >and need help as to area and the angle of the V. >Should I maintain the same surface area or what, >any suggestions..? If you have a given conventional tail, the area and dihedral angle of the equivalent V-tail can

Re: [RCSE] push rod install tricks?

1999-12-17 Thread Oliver Wilson
Title: Re: [RCSE] push rod install tricks? Put the two push rods casings in the tail boom and see what size balsa fits between them with a little clearamce. Find a stick of soft (light) balsa the right size and wrap the push rod casings to opposite sides of the balsa stick with thread. You can

[RCSE] Twinstar Thanks

1999-12-17 Thread Vogel Dental Lab
Thanks to all who responded. I swear Id pay to get this list. Merry Christmas to all; Tom from Paso RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Thanks & full moon

1999-12-17 Thread R.A.Fick
Thank you to all who responded to a request for info on V tail setup. This is from the Scouts-L list. Subject: Forward... The Moon A pre-millennial event of some note; since there are no unplanned moments in nature, this one could be a reminder of how grand nature's plan can appear to us. It

[RCSE] Most Excellent Battery Shrink Wrap Source!

1999-12-17 Thread GordySoar
I just visited Gabes new Website, it shows his full selection of the best battery shrink wrap I have tried to date.. and that is saying something since I have passed on thousands of gordycells around the world, and have been checking for shrink almost everywhere I go. What makes his sooo good?

RE: [RCSE] V tail (or V Tails and axial rolls)

1999-12-17 Thread Aaron Coffey
>I notice though that v-tails don't roll as well as my standard tail >gliders - not a true axial roll. Any comments? If the nose of your glider is dropping when you initiate a turn, then the v-tail does not have the correct differential to be neutral in pitch. This would result in the sm

RE: [RCSE] RE: Light Boomerangs - Long

1999-12-17 Thread Woods,Nathan
Nope, but Office Depot does. Nathan Woods Temple Hill Slope Squadron Orange, California [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the THSS Website at: http://home.earthlink.net/~windrider007/index.html - Nathan: More folks

[RCSE] FS Logic fuse - sold

1999-12-17 Thread Antonio Martinez
I had several offers shortly after posting the FS notice. To all who offered, thanks and better luck next time... regards, A RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]