Just a word of caution. The scheme of using the Radio Shack audio jack to
charge your battery is very attractive. But these jacks are not meant for
that kind of service and can easily fail. With NiCad batteries this means
FIRE! Foam does not burn but it does melt while your wiring is burning.
I forgot to mention also, for those who never flew with spoilers, when
landing down wind , the spoilers can actually SPEED THE PLANE UP, or the
plane maintain its energy( not slow down), depending on the wind speed and
size of the spoilers. Imagine the spoiler raising up and opening the bay
I am looking for a new slope ship and am considering the Sparrowhawk Composite from NW
Sailplanes and the Sierra form Hobby Shack. Looked at the Sierra and was really
impress with it for the price of $250. The wings, however, are not glass, but
hardwood veneer, with some other hardwood and
Getting the flu has motivated me to do a fairly comprehesive update to the
site. Three new projects; a "Bullet Proof ie. Hewett Proof" Rodent, a four
servo tail-less wing (this time I've overcome the elevator stall), and
"Circle Jerk" - a DS project in the works. DS is #$%?ing addicting. I've
Hi Folks
I got married on December 11th and things have finally quieted down
enough so I could make some long needed updated to the Sunbird site. Firstly
I updated the entry list with the latest information. Secondly Taylor Collins
from Soaring Stuff has designed a commemoritive shirt for
Mark- Put the URL up again!
John Roe
Laguna Hills, Ca
www.martialartsacademy.org
"Wise men STILL seek Him."
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Well a few members of our club braved the cold for the first flight of
the millennium. At noon there was a gathering of 10 local fliers in the
-10 C (14 F) temperature, the ceiling was about 200 ft in ice fog. Brian
Olson brought out a Gentle Lady and we all got a chance to fly. The
flights were
About Hitec's site. Why cant I access any of the pages?
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I understand that an elliptical platform is most efficient.
I also realize that this is less noticeable with higher aspect ratios.
Is there a formula that will express this inefficiency?
If I have a 14:1 aspect ratio, how much worse is a constant cord wing than
an elliptical
wing?
A Double
Ray Hayes call or fax..1-(219) 434-1322
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Ft. Wayne, Indiana 46804Model Aviation Headquarters
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