[RCSE] 2m Sailplane on eBay

2000-07-21 Thread George Gillburg
If anybody remembers the Challenger 2m sailplane that was published a few years back by RCM and then kitted by Precision Model Products, I have one for sale on eBay. Its Item #388199841. Its a nice little built-up T-tailed sailplane. Take a look. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bakersfield, CA 93313

[RCSE] THE SUMMER CLASSIC

2000-07-21 Thread Ron Widel
The Summer Classic is the last Nor Cal 2 day contest before Visalia.August 12-12, 2000 If you want to tune up your TD skills and sharpen your edge by competing against the top pilots in Nor Cal, Pilots from SVSS ,SBSS ,and CVRC are allready registered. . Classes are Open,Sportsmen,Senior and

[RCSE] SUMMER CLASSIC CONTEST

2000-07-21 Thread Ron Widel
The Summer Classic is the last Nor Cal 2 day contest before Visalia.August 12-12, 2000 If you want to tune up your TD skills and sharpen your edge by competing against the top pilots in Nor Cal, Pilots from SVSS ,SBSS ,and CVRC are allready registered. . Classes are Open,Sportsmen,Senior and

[RCSE] Summer Classic

2000-07-21 Thread Ron Widel
The Summer Classic is the last Nor Cal 2 day contest before Visalia.August12-12, 2000If you want to tune up your TD skills and sharpen your edge by competingagainst the top pilots in Nor Cal, Pilots from SVSS ,SBSS ,and CVRC areallready registered..Classes are Open,Sportsmen,Senior and

Re: [RCSE] Re: PCM / IPD / PPM

2000-07-21 Thread Simon Van Leeuwen
What you are refering to is an internal function of specific RX's that when sensing a voltage level that is near the operating threshold, will move the channel normally associated with flaps (or throttle) to it's opposite position (deployed, or idle). This function is separate from the other

Re: [RCSE] Re: PCM, IPD, PPM, IOU, CIA, ETC.

2000-07-21 Thread Simon Van Leeuwen
If this is not about our hobby/sport, what do you propose we talk about? "d. o. darnell" wrote: ...Loud, irritating and never ending. Like some of the more commercially oriented members...I hope that all involved parties will now zip up their pants and let's get back to talking about

Re: [RCSE] PCM, IPD, Fast Radios,,,,, slow thumbs

2000-07-21 Thread Simon Van Leeuwen
Now "that" would silence a lot of the critcs, that is for sure. Especially the people who claim they can "feel" delays :^) Brett Jaffee wrote: ...I imagine a blind "Pepsi Challenge"-like test might be a good way. In other words, take one airplane and let someone fly it a few times using PPM and

Re: [RCSE] Re: PCM / IPD / PPM

2000-07-21 Thread Simon Van Leeuwen
Hi Joel, All valid points. Accurate and viable testing is in itself a science. My full-time work has us using anechoic chambers that are "quiet" to 120+dB. Amazingly, there is still a measurable noise floor present. "Joel A. Foner" wrote: An interesting approach. There are a few other

Re: [RCSE] PCM / IPD / PPM

2000-07-21 Thread Simon Van Leeuwen
For the last time Karlton, it is you who has claimed IPD is the be-all to end-all. I supplied you with measured test results as you demanded. As you posted privately, I responded privately. Nor do I need a good reason to claim superiority, as that is not "my" argument. I believe I have been more

[RCSE] How large a temperature change ?

2000-07-21 Thread Tom Nakagawa
Well, as you know, the Pacific Ocean provides a large heat sink/reservoir. Average daytime temperatures can be in the high 80's during summer, and low 70's in winter. Correspondingly, the night time temperatures are about 10 to 15 degrees lower. Going from sealevel at 88 degrees this

RE:[RCSE] Surplus Items

2000-07-21 Thread amcnamee
For Sail, heh heh Eclips ready to fly. Just add your receiver. Like new $600.00 Xantipa ready to fly.Nose damage but fixed like new. Has the big flaps. $400.00 E mail or call 805-526-6292 Thermals, Art --- --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- EarthLink: It's your Internet. RCSE-List facilities

Re: [RCSE] 2m Sailplane on eBay

2000-07-21 Thread Ben Diss
Here's the URL for your browsing convenience: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?MfcISAPICommand=ViewItemitem=388199841 -Ben George Gillburg wrote: If anybody remembers the Challenger 2m sailplane that was published a few years back by RCM and then kitted by Precision Model Products,