Re: [RCSE] F3J new tow rules in a contest

2001-06-01 Thread James V. Bacus
At 04:01 PM 6/1/2001, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Jim, To be honest, it's a boring Friday afternoon and I'm just jumping into the discussion for fun... :) This is anything but fun for me. I wish the rules hadn't changed. I wish the new rules were easy to understand for everyone. Your

[RCSE] wanted: stylus tx modules

2001-06-01 Thread David A. Enete
Anybody have an RF module for a Stylus that you want to sell? - David [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] Apogee (Sort of)

2001-06-01 Thread Mark Drela
what percentage of MAC do you recommend for the CG on the AG03 foil? The Apogee plans give the location, but it looks like percent of root chord and not MAC. My 36 Apogee has the CG at 29% of MAC, which is at 45% of center chord. This results in a very slight tail download in cruise (CLt =

RE: [RCSE] Carbon D-Lite CG

2001-06-01 Thread Regis White
That depends. Are talking about on earth or in outer space? :~) -Original Message- From: Neal Capener [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2001 9:19 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] Carbon D-Lite CG Help! Where is the CG? Neal RCSE-List facilities provided

[RCSE] Sources for colored packing tape

2001-06-01 Thread David Termohlen
I'm looking for a source of colored packing tape. I've tried the local hardware stores (Home Depot and Lowes) with no luck. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Calling Edwin Harris - I have Bijou photos

2001-06-01 Thread David Termohlen
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[RCSE] Need to find a CG

2001-06-01 Thread Jerry Armantrout
Anyone out there know where the CG should be on a Gerasis Coci 39 HLG? Jerry RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Bending music wire

2001-06-01 Thread Mark Drela
Is it necessary to heat music wire to get a good 90 bend and if so what's the best way to do it? Don't do it! Heating music wire sufficiently to soften it will also anneal it and destroy its strength. Once annealed there's no way to get the strength back other than cold working (i.e. by

[RCSE] Hand Launch Wing dimples

2001-06-01 Thread gldrgidr
Recently I started flying a HLG with a wing that is fiberglass over pink foam. After years of flying built up HLG's, I was surprised at how easy it is to permanently dimple theseFG wings. After only a short time, my wing has many small dimples (about 1/4" across), especially on the top

[RCSE] Wanted: A Sirius Charge Pro Series charger

2001-06-01 Thread Deborah
I am just starting out in the RC sailplane hobby, and I was wanting to get a good charger to start off with. I was told the Sirius Charge PRO Serieswas a great charger. So if anybody has this charger that their willing to sell then please write me at [EMAIL PROTECTED]. THANKS!

Re: [RCSE] F3J new tow rules in a contest

2001-06-01 Thread Jason Werner
Steve, The underlying problem with allowing any ground based object (say a stake) is that you have to submit guidelines for use. And then even if followed, they may not be enough! For example, a REALLY soft muddy field may require 3-4 redundant stakes, along with constant resetting of the

Re: [RCSE] F3J new tow rules in a contest

2001-06-01 Thread Jason Werner
Jim, You said someting that was interesting: So you were not concerned that we had some sort of unfair advantage. and also: We are all trying to deal with a bad rule change here. The guys I fly with are trying to deal with it within the current rules, it's not easy, but I think we

Re: [RCSE] F3J new tow rules in a contest

2001-06-01 Thread James V. Bacus
At 10:45 PM 6/1/2001, Jason Werner wrote: And Jim, while I agree that the pics may have been there for a while, BARCS is not the FAI or the ultimate authority on towing. Also, that is YOUR pic, not a separate entitiy, so sure you will think that supports your assertion. It's your work! No.

Re: [RCSE] F3J new tow rules in a contest

2001-06-01 Thread James V. Bacus
At 10:57 PM 6/1/2001, you wrote: First of all, we all agree that the stake/pulley as used by you all gains no advantage mechanically over a straight tow. No, I didn't say that... and I don't agree. I have already posted why I thought it was better, on both lists. I asked if he was concerned

Re: [RCSE] RDS Spacers

2001-06-01 Thread YK Chan
RDS belongs to the family of Limited Displacement Universal Joint, and I call it a sine coupler after its transfer function, sine. RDS is developed by my friend, Harley. The operating principle assumes an ideal torsion rod with an ideal bend point that lies along the hinge line (Ideal torsion

[RCSE] Transferring Memory Modules from 8UAF to 8UAFsuper?????

2001-06-01 Thread Nathan Woods
I remember reading somewhere in my Don Edberg manual that there's a trick to swapping memory chips from the old 8U to the newer Super. However, I loaned out my book, and I can't remember what the precautions are. I could use your collective input and help. Here's the scenario: 1 I have an