Re: [RCSE] Duh

2000-09-26 Thread James T Miller
I've taken to sending a message to soaring-request with "which" in the body (without quotes). Since soaring-request and soaring are the same piece of software on the same server, if I get no response then I assume the server is down again. If the response is "none" I assume I've been dropped aga

[RCSE] Fwd: New micro Rx

2000-09-26 Thread Aireze1
Hi All, thought some of you might be interested in the new Rx 4ch micro from Balsa Products. Rich Balsa Products, 122 Jansen Ave., Iselin, NJ 08830--2601; (732) 634-6131, fax (732) 634-2777, www.balsapr.com -- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Review by Bob

Re: [RCSE] Duh

2000-09-26 Thread Tail Heavy
Well "Bobbi and Randi" maybe some of us new folks didn't expect the weekly list stopages , being nubies and all . But thank your for your patientince and understanding - I'm sure we're all real sorry to have filled your mailbox with our inconciderate whining . I would have loved to go fly , if it

Re: [RCSE] Fwd: New micro Rx

2000-09-26 Thread Karlton Spindle
It is the GWS receiver we did the FCC work for them. GOOD stuff for sure for its intended MICRO flight! Note although the larger, "full range units" did not have any problems passing the y2000 regs for RECEIVERS (very minimal requirements) I would not suggest to use them in any plane I liked. T

Re: [RCSE] Removing Glued in Servos

2000-09-26 Thread Karlton Spindle
Problem with masking tape is in high heat it gets gummy and the servo may come loose :( For removing servos NOT with tape or heat shrink a LONG FLAT dental tool works great. Smooth Sailing, Karlton Spindle http://www.MultiplexRC.com Team Multiplex World F3J Champions USA F3B Champion USA F3J Ch

Re: [RCSE] plane accident

2000-09-26 Thread ARROWSTEEL
Poland's worst air disaster occurred earlier today when a small two-seater Cessna crashed into a cemetery this morning in central Poland. Polish search and rescue teams have recovered 326 bodies so far and expect that number to climb as the digging continues throughout the day and into the eveni

RE: [RCSE] How Come We Aren't in the Olympics?

2000-09-26 Thread Erica and/or Rob
Hey now, I like the idea of hlg in the olympics. Seems to me it'd fit just fine, strength, agility, stratigy. Those are all things that folk want in an olympic event. Do we have enough folk to qualify? maybe. Can we persuade those in power to include us? doubtful. Is hlg more of a

[RCSE] Re: Book recommendation??

2000-09-26 Thread Glenn E Eiden
Jon I found the library receipt from the book" Once Upon a thermal" and found an error in the author last name.Richard A. Wolters. There an o instead of the a in the last name. If you looked it up under the book name you probably found this out. Sorry the memory is not as good as it

Re: [RCSE] plane accident

2000-09-26 Thread Karlton Spindle
Yeah and the authorities have never witnessed such a well documented flight small stone markers were found by each body less two. Smooth Sailing, Karlton Spindle http://www.MultiplexRC.com Team Multiplex World F3J Champions USA F3B Champion USA F3J Champion USA Open Class Champion USA 1:5 Scale

Re: [RCSE] plane accident

2000-09-26 Thread DRICHMONDB
Interesting story, but the way I heard it, the accident happened in Texas and it is the AGGIES that are doing the digging. OK don't believe me? Ask Ron Scharck. Don Richmond RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECT

[RCSE] Multiplex Fiesta for sale

2000-09-26 Thread Bailey, Donald F
Multiplex Fiesta sailplane, 130" span, professionally built by expert modeler, immaculate condition, almost new. Includes six Airtronics 94102 servos for AERF function, plus 1200mah Sanyo 4 cell receiver pack and switch. Comes with a beautiful hand-made wooden fuselage cradle for display or ser

RE: [RCSE] people with molded experience (construction) contact me

2000-09-26 Thread Mark Drela
>Are the spar-sizing calculations there the final, corrected ones? Yes. The actual web page is below. Just modify the input numbers as appropriate for your glider and recalculate as indicated. http://www.charlesriverrc.org/articles/allegro2m/spar_sizing.txt -- - Mark Drela RCSE-List facil

RE: [RCSE] Picojet Combat

2000-09-26 Thread regis white
I see no mention of the FMA Razor. It looks like it might be a Zagi like RTF. Any feedback on the FMA Razor? Regis -Original Message- From: Dennis Phelan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2000 1:02 PM To: Soaring List POST Subject: Re: [RCSE] Picojet Combat Gre

[RCSE] Wing Mold Making - Material Question

2000-09-26 Thread Kappus, John
Has anyone else used anything other than aluminum for CNC fabrication of molds? Aluminum for molds for a TD wing cost around $500. Yes I understand that it is more durable, but for limited use, are there substitutes? It seems that paper phenolic might work at about 1/2 the cost. Are there any ot

Re: [RCSE] Wing platform

2000-09-26 Thread Brett Jaffee
One thing to keep in mind when analysing birds is that they do more then just fly. A bird wing, like our gliders, is going to be a compromise between all the things a bird needs to do, be that soaring, diving, climbing, manuvering, picking up heavy stuff (i.e. fish), diving into the water at h

[RCSE] Book Recommendations??

2000-09-26 Thread Dave Robertson
Bill, I really liked "Forever Flying" by R.A. "Bob" Hoover. It was a great book full of good stories of flying from pre WWII to the present. It contains many great anecdotes and a forward by Chuck Yeager, who was a good friend of Bob's. Bob was/is one of the greatest aerobatic demonstration

[RCSE] Soggy Servo's??

2000-09-26 Thread Charles Miller
I prefer servo's that won't get soggy with milk You know,, the crunchy ones... RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] Timers

2000-09-26 Thread Pat McCleave
John, Thats easy for the guys that time for me they can HEAR when the plane arrives :) See Ya, Pat McCleave Wichita, KS - Original Message - From: John O'Sullivan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, September 25, 2000 3:29 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Timers > From: Ri

Re: [RCSE] Soggy servos

2000-09-26 Thread Silas Collier
Try fresh water followed by the electric motor cleaner that the rc car guys use. Carburetor cleaner works too. It dries out the water. The trick is to rinse out the salt water and dry the electronics before corrosion has a chance to start. I used to play with RC boats a lot and have seen a few

[RCSE] surplus RDS couplers cheap!

2000-09-26 Thread Harley Michaelis
I have on hand a supply of the original, shorter, RDS coupler tops and bottoms and a lesser number of the original 3 adapter trees. These are okay for lighter duty applications such as HLG, 1-1/2 meter, light 2 meter ships, EPP combat ships, etc. The molded insert, coupler bottom and top, togeth

Re: [RCSE] OV 10 Bronco, Where to find one?

2000-09-26 Thread Karlton Spindle
He made it himself. Way cool looking! Perhaps he made plans! Smooth Sailing, Karlton Spindle http://www.MultiplexRC.com Team Multiplex World F3J Champions USA F3B Champion USA F3J Champion USA Open Class Champion USA 1:5 Scale R/C car Touring Champions USA 1:5 Scale R/C car GT Champions -

[RCSE] Help.

2000-09-26 Thread Gordon Cottrill
Can some one please help me get back on the list. I have been taken off for some reason and I can't seem to get back on. Can someone please email me with the proper form to use to get my name back on the list. I have been sending request after request to the list manager all night to no avail. TIA

[RCSE] The RnR Synergy 91 has been SOLD!!!

2000-09-26 Thread Elvis
The RnR Synergy 91 has been sold. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] pilon mount wings

2000-09-26 Thread Matt Lydon
I beleive a pylon is also good to reduce drag, as well (the ultimate in wing-root fairings)   Matt - Original Message - From: mariano nunez To: RCSE Sent: Friday, September 22, 2000 2:32 PM Subject: [RCSE] pilon mount wings 85% is to not worry about flaps/servos

Re: [RCSE] Re: Rudder Rolls in History

2000-09-26 Thread ricvaughn
Rick, Next time you're in the 737 sim, have the instructor give you a double engine failure somewhere around 8,000', about 25 dme from LAX on final to 25 left. It's fun! Timing the gear extension is the critical part! I had a great upset scenario in the sim last month: Wake turbulence behin

Re: [RCSE] Lost - Another Flying Field

2000-09-26 Thread Wwing
I'm just interested in knowing what jurisdiction the airport has over the detention basin? Whatever the means, it is apparently very effective. I wonder what, if anything, precipitated the sudden loss of hospitality. Bill Wingstedt In a message dated 09/26/2000 4:56:36 PM Central Daylight Tim

Re: [RCSE] Soggy servos

2000-09-26 Thread Matt Lydon
Immediately rinse them with fresh water, then allow to dry - Original Message - From: "Jim Cubbage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2000 3:03 PM Subject: RE: [RCSE] Soggy servos > Along the same lines. If your plane goes into Salt Water, what can

Re: [RCSE] Timers

2000-09-26 Thread Wwing
I understand the time dilation effect of relativistic speeds and how clocks are affected. What is the explanation for clocks being similarly affected by a sailplane flying in crappy air? Bill Wingstedt RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" re

Re: [RCSE] OV 10 Bronco, Where to find one?

2000-09-26 Thread Got2soar
Last time I flew with Pat Bowman he was flying one he made from epp. Told me he was gonna kit it. It sure did fly nice. check his website www.bowmanshobbies.com Bruce, SD'ng in 17 days, Davidson Louisville, KY RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and

[RCSE] OLYMPIC PARTICIPATION

2000-09-26 Thread Paul & Rickie Clark
O.K. Steve you done did it!! "Jeez look at the Equine events." Steve Meyer See!! "Ok, I can tell that you have never been horseback riding before." David Smerza . . . AND you had the audacity to send your post to Tom Nagel!!?? BOY!! You ARE a masochist--must be rich, too, posting that e

[RCSE] Gliders for sale

2000-09-26 Thread Nowell
I have a beat up C.R. Raider for sale It is currently mounted on a Synergy 91 fuse with a v tail I have an extra raider fuse with a slip on nose no servos $150.00 C.R composite renegade. custom 6062 wing bagged by Charlie. Seen alot of miles and been repaired. flies great with hs80mg servos $200

Re: [RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #1714

2000-09-26 Thread jslarkin
ChrisI have a set of Prodigy plans which I will not part with but would be glad to get you a copy. Great 2 mtr. l built one and loved it.Jim Larkin - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2000 12:21 PM Subject: [RCSE] Re