[RCSE] RE: how to hand launch Flying wing

2000-03-15 Thread Nathan Marni Woods
You can see three (3) typical launch techniques via MPEG video on the www.Boomerangwings.com website. Go to "Tips", then click on 'Flying Tips'. There is audio, but you have to turn the volume up all the way to hear it. I'm sorry about the poor vidoeography. I was forcing my wife to take the

[RCSE] The Pressure's On!

2000-03-15 Thread Rudy Siegel
OK, I have to have a big year at Nats in 2000. My daughter Mary won the Juvenile Girls' Figure Skating National Championship last week in Amherst, NY. 6th in F3J just isn't enough any more. So, watch for an 11 year-old timing and psyching me in 2000! Rudy Siegel Read more at:

[RCSE] Stork vs Bird Of Prey

2000-03-15 Thread Erik Wikran
Could someone forward the "Stork vs Bird Of Prey" mail that was sent a day or two back. I have a accidental deleted it and I can't find it at http://www.egroups.com/listsaver/soaring/. Hilsen Erik Wikran BARLINDHAUG CONSULT AS N-9291 TROMSØ, NORWAY TEL (+47) 77 62 26 00 FAX (+47) 77 62 26 99

[RCSE] LED Schematic

2000-03-15 Thread David Wrinkle
Greetings Some time ago there was a link posted that showed a schematic of how to wire LED's to check the status of the winch solenoids. Does anyone have that info handy... Thanks David Wrinkle [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL

[RCSE] My Telemetry system.....

2000-03-15 Thread Paul Breed
For any one that is interested I'm making progress on my telemetry system... See: http://www.rasdoc.com/splinter/brain.html Paul RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] BALSA VS OBECHI

2000-03-15 Thread G . Perez
Is Obechi too heavy to be used on hlg? Don't use the stuff much, just need to know if there is a significant weight penalty. I would think the results with obechi would be much strong than balsa. tia RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe"

[RCSE] CG machine

2000-03-15 Thread Mark Johnson
Dose anybody of a simple way to make a CG machine? I found one awhile back that was made in the shape of a box that balanced the wing on large wood dowels that were cut in half, real simple system. I booked marked it but can't seem to find it. TIA Mark J. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model

[RCSE] Polarity in JR Mark VIII

2000-03-15 Thread regis white
Needed to replace the Tx battery and sniped the leads where it was patched. Unfortunately, I did not pay enough attention to polarity - assumed black = neg. etc. (This Transmitter does not have the usual JR stick battery pack.) I make up a new pack and was ready to connect. OH, oh - no black

Re: [RCSE] Flying the Cape- HELP

2000-03-15 Thread Dick Williamson
Scobie, Cape Cod soaring sites are well covered in a summary prepared by Helmut Lelke of the Charles River Radio Controllers. His excellent summary is on our club web site at: http://www.charlesriverrc.org/fields_capecodslopes.htm One of the favorite places for slopers to stay is the

[RCSE] FA: Monarch w/ 2 Wings More

2000-03-15 Thread Floete
Hi, Gang: Sorry if this is a repeat but I didn't get the first message I sent out kicked back to my mailbox so I'm wondering if it didn't get lost in the system. Also, I believe I need some help from my betters ... Anyway, I've put my DJ Aerotech Monarch D on eBay -- at least when I got

[RCSE] Futaba Programming

2000-03-15 Thread Maurice Podder
There is no switch needed to have another start setting that will give you a lower flaps and ailerons set for launch. Just pull your camber stick down and it will automatically give you an increase. Also try leaving camber on after you place your start switch in neutral. What a zoom.

Re: [RCSE] Bentwing Contest reminder

2000-03-15 Thread georgeg
Bakersfield Bentwing Contest April 16th 2000 Interested parties contact me for more info. In case anyone doesn't know where Bakersfield is, thats in California. Come out, it will be a fun contest. We have a nice grass field to fly on and generally have a good time. RCSE-List facilities

[RCSE] Robbe ASK23 Plans.

2000-03-15 Thread Barry Cole
Hi Guys, Has anyone out there got the building instructions for the Robbe ASK23 Sailplane. 3200mm Span. Semiscale. I would like to get a copy. Many thanks. Reply direct to me at the above address, please. -- Barry Cole Hampshire UK RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News.

RE: [RCSE] My Telemetry system.....

2000-03-15 Thread Eric Weder
time logging system. Time resources are the hold up and now GPS units are almost small enough. I've found one that is available in a PLCC 84 (Same size as a postage stamp.) I'm using a slightly larger, significantly cheaper version Good luck and Thanks for sharing Kerry Anybody with

RE: [RCSE] Hitec Spectra RF module failures

2000-03-15 Thread Brian Chan
At 10:28 AM 3/15/00 -0800, you wrote: They are not illegal by FCC or AMA standards. Who's law are you quoting? The FCC. There was a long thread on this news group quoting the FCC rules/regs. The spectra was certified in a HiTech transmitter, it is not certified in a futaba or Airtronics TX.

Re: [RCSE] Recent threads

2000-03-15 Thread Skip Richards
Man, I laughed harder at this than anything I've seen on here in a long time! Skip "James V. Bacus" wrote: At 09:34 AM 3/15/00 -0800, Steven Bixby wrote: Is this some kind of higher plane of existence? -- Heh heh heh, he said "plane"! 8-) Jim Downers Grove, IL ICQ 6997780 Visit

Re: [RCSE] 8UAFS Tx and Rx only?

2000-03-15 Thread Darwin N. Barrie
Brett Jaffee wrote: Does anyone recall the URL of the hobby place that is selling the Futaba 8UAFS with just the transmitter and receiver? There are a couple of places that will break the set. Franks Hobbies in Phoenix has excellent prices. National Hobbies and another I can't remember.

Re: [RCSE] 8UAFS Tx and Rx only?

2000-03-15 Thread Charles French
Buckner hobbies NY Sorry don't have their # Add is in RCM. Does anyone recall the URL of the hobby place that is selling the Futaba 8UAFS with just the transmitter and receiver? RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL

RE: [RCSE] Re: CG machine

2000-03-15 Thread Scobie Puchtler or Sarah Felstiner
Go Bill Swingle! Nice idea! I like it! And if you're really in a hurry, just jam the pencils into a scrap slab of blue foam and balance away! Drill two holes near the middle of the 12 inch piece that will fit the pencils snuggly. Separate the holes by a distance approximately 1 inch wider

Re: [RCSE] Hitec Spectra RF module failures

2000-03-15 Thread Tom Broeski
Aw, I know Gordy's a nice guy, but I don't like him that much! Karlton Spindle wrote: Gordys Tongue is in Tom's Cheek? hehehe now back to specking out. Smooth Thermals, Karlton Spindle http://www.MultiplexRC.com - Original Message - From: Tom Broeski [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Jerry

[RCSE] f3j contest this weekend in So Cal

2000-03-15 Thread John Roe
Message text written by "Jason Werner": Does anyone have any information on it? 1. Team Canada will be there 2. Team USA will be there 3. (and best of all) the field is only a few miles from High Times Liquor, the best Liquor/wine cellar/fine beer/ cigar store in Orange

[RCSE] Contest

2000-03-15 Thread BENCLEVEL
Contest this weekend at the Orlando Buzzards field.Come join us and fly 2M and RES onSat and Unlimited and RES on Sun. See you there. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] My Telemetry system.....

2000-03-15 Thread G. Saraber
Eric Weder wrote: I'm using a slightly larger, significantly cheaper version Good luck and Thanks for sharing Kerry Anybody with more information on small and/or cheap GPS chips for use in this sort of application, I'd like to hear it. I'm contemplating a similar project.

[RCSE] Place to get your Futaba 8UAFS (Tx Rx only)

2000-03-15 Thread The Soaring Junkie
These units are about $269 for Tx Rx only... what a bargain considering the software loaded as standard equipment in Tx, no need for cards!! here is their web-site address: http://www.brucknerhobbies.com/howto.htm Phone number is: (800) 288-8185 Hope this helps, best radio on market for the

RE: [RCSE] Re: CG machine

2000-03-15 Thread James V. Bacus
I've done this for years... works great. For HLG's I just put the 2 pencils in my bench vise. Jim At 02:12 PM 3/15/00 -0800, Scobie Puchtler or Sarah Felstiner wrote: Go Bill Swingle! Nice idea! I like it! And if you're really in a hurry, just jam the pencils into a scrap slab of blue foam

Re: [RCSE] 8UAFS Tx and Rx only?

2000-03-15 Thread Antonio Martinez
Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 17:37:05 -0500 To: Brett Jaffee [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Antonio Martinez [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [RCSE] 8UAFS Tx and Rx only? In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] At 12:19 PM 3/15/2000 -0800, you wrote: Does anyone recall the URL of the

[RCSE] Small GPS was Re:Telemetry system.....

2000-03-15 Thread Paul Breed
http://www.mtl.marconi.ca/Docs/CMC/Components/superstar.html That one is huge! ;-) For small try: http://www.u-blox.ch/gps-ms1/ or if you want to include an antenna... http://www.pharosgps.com/product/igps180.pdf This is what I've chosen to use... http://www.ashtech.com/Pages/prodoem.html

Re: [RCSE] Left-handed

2000-03-15 Thread dave
If this guy is going to fly RES I don't see a problem. Take any non computer Tx and swap the ratchet to the right stick or remove it all together. Now just use the correct channels on the receiver to make the left stick work rudder and elevators. Might be fun for the instructor though but in the

[RCSE] The Mysterious Tx Jack?

2000-03-15 Thread Bill Kuhl
Is there some special circuitry between the transmitter charging jack and the nicads? I made up cables to use with an expanded scale voltmeter, a battery cycler, and a dc charger. Funny thing I was able to charge, but could not detect any voltage at the jack. Took a Futaba transmitter apart and

[RCSE] Jack's Again

2000-03-15 Thread Bill Kuhl
That was what I thought, that there must be a diode or something, but don't the people who create the cycler's know this? Bill RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]