Re: [RCSE] Don't do this

Gee, I did the exact same thing only deeper, and had to have the nerve spliced. I got to hospital at 9:20 am and didn't see the hand doctor till 6 pm. They stitched it temporarily and then had to re open it. At least I know I am in good company. T Harley Michaelis wrote: > I proceeded > t

[RCSE] DLG Aileron flutter.

Hi Guys. I got just the slightest hint of flutter on my DLG todayit was windy however. I suspect the culprit was the outboard aileron. Just a slight buzz on one launch (and a good one If I say so myself). So now some questions Has anyone successfully used the Hitec feather H

RE: [RCSE] DLG Aileron flutter.

Hah - that'll teach you for building lighter than me! Recommended solution is to mass-balance the ailerons with a couple of ounces of lead at the tips. Failing that leave it as is and we'll run a sweepstake at the Nats on whether it holds together. :-) Ciao - Chris ** Chris Kaiser (mailto:

RE: [RCSE] X-acto

Better yet for those in the north east. Buy a box of 100 blades for $10 at the WRAM show next year. I go through a minimu of 100 blades each year since I do build and cover power planes in Monokote. Then I save them thinking I'll use them on the next building project but end up throwing them ou

RE: [RCSE] Don't do this

Don't bash your instincts, you're suppose to grab the handle silly. You were just to fixated on the blade. I'll tell you about dumb instincts and what not to do: when an xacto falls in between your legs, don't smash your thighs together, spread 'em! Rick I had just installed a new blade

RE: [RCSE] Don't do this

I have put most of my blade holders in a vise and bent them a little so they can not roll..Fits my chubby little hand better too...Brian Smith _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp RCSE-Lis

Re: [RCSE] Weekend Travels

Chicago (or actually Crystal Lake) is where the Big Boys will be.  Lot's of excellent F3J action. Come out and tow Denny, your the exact shape required. Steve At 10:54 PM 8/29/2001 -0400, you wrote: Dudes   Looks like I will be in Cleveland or some suburb there of for the weekend, anybody fly

[RCSE] X-acto

I've been re-sharpening my blades for about a year now. It's quicker than changing 'em, and they sharpen keener than new. A 2x6 fine stone sits at the edge of my bench. Very convenient and no groping thru the rubble for it... Regards, -- Stephen Syrotiak (feeling sharp) Building Service Sout

RE: [RCSE] Don't do this (But do this)

Slide a piece of rubber tubing, latex, over the handle. Cover the coupling and it also helps keep it from loosening up.  Gives a better grip as well. Steve Meyer  http://SOARchicago.com/stmeyer/ [EMAIL PROTECTED]   S.O.A.R. Web Page http://SOARchicago.com/

Re: [RCSE] Weekend Travels

Dude I tried that once, ran to the mailbox, It was terrible, the ice flew out of my drink and everything! Biggest problem is if I fall down, it takes a long time to stop rolling. Denny Maize Polecat Aeroworks (717) 789-0146 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.polecataero.com";>http://www.polecat

RE: [RCSE] Don't do this

Or even better. When an soldering iron falls between you´re legs. And you sit in you´re shorts, beacause it´s hot outside. Do NOT smash the legs together. It does hurt. Cheers Kjelli >From: "Walba, Rick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: "'[EMAIL PROTECTED]'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: RE: [RCSE]

RE: [RCSE] DLG Aileron flutter.

I was a big fan of the hs50, till Denny Maize turned me onto the little ball bearing Picco/GWS ball bearing servo. Uses a bit more current, but it weighs the same and is tighter and more powerful. With 2 ch, I still get 2 hr flying from a 150ma pack. Rick Has anyone successfully used the

Re: [RCSE] Don't do this

Dudes The biggest offender I have is that damn "woodpecker" thingy! But, the good news is that the way you guys are going at it with soldering irons and #11 blades, world over-population should soon no longer be a problem. Denny Maize Polecat Aeroworks (717) 789-0146 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http:

RE: [RCSE] Don't do this

my new favorite injury always occurs when cutting monokote along a straight edge I am almost assured that the blade will hop up the straight edge, take a chunk of my index finger (what I now call 'the chunk'), and leave me with a beveled finger Only thing that saves me is that I play guit

[RCSE] Re: DLG Aileron flutter.

Have you carefully examined the linkage for any looseness or flex? If you don't get rid of that it may not matter if you make the other changes you were talking about. If you have it and eliminate it, maybe you won't need any other changes. Try fixing the servo arm in place and see if you still ha

Re: [RCSE] Purdy new BoT

This brings to mind a question. I'm thinking about adding a single servo to the middle of my Spirit wing for spoilers . Is it OK to cut the center out of the wing where the servo will mount? I would think that would weaken the wing DRASTICALLY. I build all my wings one-piece if that changes anythi

Re: [RCSE] Optima Pro Set Up Info

First of all: Rank amateur here but from what I've gleaned-- don't you set the CG on the spar to begin with, to start out with an unspecified ship? also-- how'd you get that nickname? 8) - Original Message - From: "Albert Wedworth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent:

RE: [RCSE] Woodpecker Thingie

> An outdated, unpowered (ick) tool used during the finishing > process of those > antiquated models which were built with a substance known as wood. > Apparently it grew wild in nature. "it" meaning the wood, I guess, not the "Woodpecker Thingie" :-), and I know now it's something to perforate s

RE: [RCSE] Optima Pro Set Up Info

Hi Al, That's a nice gift; I have one flying and one still in the box, WITH some paperwork. If you want me, I can scan it and mail it to you, but for starters, I seem to remember my CG is at 80mm from the leading edge (you'll need quite some extra lead in the nose aside from what's provided, eve

RE: [RCSE] Woodpecker Thingie

At 06:57 AM 8/31/01 +0200, Stefan Smets wrote: >> An outdated, unpowered (ick) tool used during the finishing >> process of those >> antiquated models which were built with a substance known as wood. >> Apparently it grew wild in nature. > >"it" meaning the wood, I guess, not the "Woodpecker Thing

[RCSE] Don't do this off topic

Yeah I know this feat of brilliance can be topped and that it is off topic but as we are 98% men it is something of interest that I will never forget and the potential horror makes me write... So there I was up on this ladder say 15 feet and I mean my feet over concrete. Trying to drill a hol

Re: [RCSE] Davenport Slope Fest

In a message dated 8/29/01 3:00:31 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Dave: This sounds like fun. Is there any more info? What days and times this weekend? Is it a race, fun fly, combat...? TIA Dave Roberts Tracy>> Hi Dave, Alot of PSS guyz will be there but it is really just a FUN fly! Co

[RCSE] IHLGF CD Now Available

Hi Gang, Well it is finally done. Nearly 500 Mb of pictures, scans, catalogs, sources and info gathered from the IHLGF 2001 contest. Going fast! It's on CD. Among the things I have on the CD are: Pictures of Planes, Technical info: Areas, chords, planforms, fuselage lengths and other measur