Re: [RCSE] Spirit Elite

2000-08-28 Thread Adam Till
Decent kit, just watch your wood selection for excessive weight. Junk the plastic pushrods, they're susceptable to thermal expansion. Strong wing, especially if built as one-piece, but tricky to get perfectly straight without using a wing-jig. Sensitive to CG changes, and will tip-stall if

[RCSE] Update - Fun1 delivery times

2000-08-28 Thread John B
I got the Fun-1 kit last Friday, 3 weeks and 2 days after I ordered it! __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Free email you can access from anywhere! http://mail.yahoo.com/ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and

[RCSE] Sunglasses

2000-08-28 Thread Jim Cubbage
All, I have been using Revo sunglasses for 15 years and love them. They are great for most activities, except flying. They recently came out with polarized versions, however, Revo's are designed to block out IR and UV, but to let in a lot of available light. I need something better suited

RE: [RCSE] Need Rubber Ducky!!

2000-08-28 Thread Jim Cubbage
Anyone out there know if you can get Rubber Duckie's for Futaba Transmitters? Jim Cubbage -Original Message- From: charlie [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, August 28, 2000 5:50 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] Need Rubber Ducky!! I need to find out where I can get the

[RCSE] svss field

2000-08-28 Thread Jason Werner
Hey folks, Just lookign for some comments on SVSS's field. We are heading there for the F3b event and wondering what the conditions are like around the field? Like "off" field landings and such (common in F3b distance flights). Also how are the conditions there (temp and stuff). Just

RE: [RCSE] First handlaunch

2000-08-28 Thread Jim Cubbage
I had my first practice this weekend too. As I expressed my interest in the sport and there was no place in Northern California to see how it was done. A veteran of the sport met me at a field near Sacramento for day of one-on-one. We started out with his heavier older ships, he would

[RCSE] Jim Thomas

2000-08-28 Thread George Voss
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RE: [RCSE] Update - Fun1 delivery times

2000-08-28 Thread Jim Cubbage
Just got mine today! A bit over two months. I think what happened is that I ordered mine just after he sent out a batch, that is why it was so long. I guess it depends when you order during the development cycle. Funny thing. I see that the Fun 1 is available in an ARF version. Being a

[RCSE] Handlaunch Glider Recommendations..

2000-08-28 Thread Francisco Hernandez
What are some good beginner HLGs? Id like to get a good one now.. i dont want to a beginner one.. then a few months later a better one.. im not a newbie to flying planes.. I fly helicopters mostly.. but ive flown Zagis and I own an electric glider.. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model

Re: [RCSE] Sunglasses

2000-08-28 Thread Glenn E Eiden
Jim There are a lot of Sunglasses on the market, and there may be better ones out there, But I would recommend Zurich. They are made in California, and are a good outfit to deal with. The glasses are guaranteed and if Broken, they will replace broken part. I have broken the earpiece and

Re: [RCSE] Sunglasses

2000-08-28 Thread Erica and/or Rob
Hey now, I've been using "Zurich" dark sunglasses for a few months now, and I like them a lot. They fit over my normal glasses and wrap around. full uv protection not polarized, good bfor me, I've lost sight of planes using polarized lenses. they're about fifty bux, nice.

Re: [RCSE] Sunglasses

2000-08-28 Thread James R MacLean
Glenn, Do you know of any quantitative data which supports this position? I was of the opinion that the data concerning various sunlight radiation has not shown an increase at reasonable elevations. What data is available concerning this and concerning increased incidence of eye damage? I wear

[RCSE] Tullahoma Contest

2000-08-28 Thread Herb Rindfleisch
Its unbelievable, but a year has almost gone by and it is almost time for our fall contest! The dates this year are September 16th and 17th. We will be flying 2-Meter and Unlimited both days. I am cordially inviting all you Yankees from KY, OH and other foreign states to come on down and enjoy

Re: [RCSE] Re: Plotfoil file formats

2000-08-28 Thread Bob Pope
Daniel, great spreadsheet, thanks. Make forward (//) slashes in the url to get to it. Daniel Olin Miller wrote: The Excel spreasheet and its macro are now online at: http:\\roger.ecn.purdue.edu\~dmille15\ Bob Pope Laguna Hills, CA Remember, if you think nobody cares, try missing a

Re: [RCSE] Re: Plotfoil file formats

2000-08-28 Thread Daniel Olin Miller
The file needs to be retrieved from another PC's hard drive. I'll post a link soon. On Sun, 27 Aug 2000, dave wrote: Yes Please I'd love to save all that typing. Regards Dave In message [EMAIL PROTECTED] , Daniel Olin Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes I wanted to use these