Re: [RCSE] JR 10X info

2001-11-30 Thread Dennis Phelan
Greetings, Find a copy of the latest SE Modeler. It has a nice review of the 10x. Dennis I know the exchange recently debated these two radios, and I went through and searched the archives. Although the posts were titled 8103 vs. 10x they should have been titled, is 10 models enough in your

Re: [RCSE] Maui Pictures

2001-11-30 Thread RCsoarnut
Dudes I think Brian has posted the pic of the chick in the bikini before. I'm pretty sure that he is missing a big marketing opportunity here. If he could find enough of them I just know they would easily replace the bungee as the accepted method of launching at the slope:-) Denny Maize

re: [RCSE] Beautiful days in the Atlanta Neighborhood!

2001-11-30 Thread Michael Lachowski
I think this beats 70 in atlanta. http://www.aloha.net/~bugz/new/index.html. They were taken today with my new digital camera. As an added bonus I have included my (infamous) pictures of Kari the plane launcher. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and

Re: [RCSE] Dual battery packs

2001-11-30 Thread Dave Wenzlick
This is what I have been using in my scale ships for years. http://www.scalesoaring.com/slickraft2_4a.htm Dave Wenzlick Mesa AZ I saw somewhere that someone makes a dual battery setup. Can someone steer me towards it ? RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe

[RCSE] Futaba 8UAF Diode

2001-11-30 Thread Tim McDonough
Could someone post the URL with instructions on how to remove the Futaba 8UAFS diode so the battery can be peak charged or cycled while in the radio? Thanks, Tim RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] Futaba 8UAF Diode

2001-11-30 Thread Aireze1
In a message dated 11/30/01 9:04:49 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Could someone post the URL with instructions on how to remove the Futaba 8UAFS diode so the battery can be peak charged or cycled while in the radio? Tim, the Sirius site: A

[RCSE] Surplus Vacuum Pumps

2001-11-30 Thread Erik Alber
Hello All, If you live in the Portland/Vancouver area, and need a vacuum pump, check out Wacky Willy's Surplus in downtown Portland (industrial district). I was there Monday and saw a whole palette with a bunch of vacuum pumps. They are being sold for $45 and are said to be able to pull 29 of

[RCSE] Taboo Question

2001-11-30 Thread Bill Kuhl
No, not something I am afraid to ask (bet you thought it was a question about Kari the plane launching girl), but a question about the Taboo DHL. By the way, the workmanship on this kit is fantastic. Question, the third Nyrod that comes through the pod, is that for the antenna? If so, what

Re: [RCSE] Taboo Question

2001-11-30 Thread Doug Barry
Bill Kuhl wrote: No, not something I am afraid to ask (bet you thought it was a question about Kari the plane launching girl), but a question about the Taboo DHL. By the way, the workmanship on this kit is fantastic. Question, the third Nyrod that comes through the pod, is that for the

Re: [RCSE] Dual battery packs

2001-11-30 Thread Bill Malvey
On 11/30/01 1:18 AM, Kent Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I saw somewhere that someone makes a dual battery setup. Can someone steer me towards it ? Go here: http://personal.lig.bellsouth.net/lig/r/e/redscho/ I have been running dual battery packs and two switches for years. There is

[RCSE] Re: how fast on foam cutting

2001-11-30 Thread Martin Brungard
Most of the information I've ever seen on foam cutting is guessed or summized from past experience. For folks who do a lot of foam cutting, they have figured out what works. Unfortunately, the casual or infrequent cutter will be left to recreate that information for themselves or will have

[RCSE] Tim Re: 8U diode

2001-11-30 Thread Bill Barnitz
Tim - Airezel ,Rich, is correct. Don't try to remove the diode. If the Sirius site doesn't give you enough data, get Don Edburgs book where he shows you how to put in a jumjper which takes care of the problem. The jumper works fine and lets all the chargers do their read/charge work. Bill

Re: [RCSE] Taboo Question

2001-11-30 Thread Tom Broeski
Solder some music wire to about 2 of wire out of the receiver. Make it just long enough not to stick out. I've had no problems with this and it's what Oleg uses. Tom Bill Kuhl wrote: No, not something I am afraid to ask (bet you thought it was a question about Kari the plane launching

Re: [RCSE] Jeff Nibler : radio advice

2001-11-30 Thread Bill Barnitz
Hi Jeff - Below your message is the one from Dennis. I have one in my 8U and one in my 8USuper and several extra so I can store setups for all my birds, both power and glider. Bill B. = - Original Message - From:

Re: Re: [RCSE] Dual battery packs

2001-11-30 Thread johnders
I would respectfully disagree with the policy of using two packs and two switches. I feel that it gives little redundancy in the case of a shorted battery, in this case you will see a rapid drain of juice from the good battery. I know this practice hase become popular in the giant scale power

Re: [RCSE] Stan Sadorf -Re: Prism module in 8uaf

2001-11-30 Thread Aerofoam
Hi Stan -- You have hit on the reason I had Pete Waters do his magic. It avoids the headache of turning on the TX, and while its on -pulling the module out and reinserting it - and at that point the flashing RF indicator goes from flashing to steady I have never had to do that with my

[RCSE] ole out dated HL wanted

2001-11-30 Thread Brian Iva Smith
Hello Folks..I'm looking for an old out dated (read cheap) HL to throw around/break at the local dam on lite wind days..I'm not on the list so please respond to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] OR [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks... _ Get your FREE

[RCSE] New SBXC Cross Country Glider

2001-11-30 Thread xcsoaringpilot
I just recieved a new SBXC cross country glider from XCSoaring.com and was very impressed. They have included many new and improved hardware items and the birch plywood box it was shipped in is like a fine piece of furniture. The entire plane fits snugly in the box which is used for

RE: [RCSE] throwing peg repair - Acacia DLG

2001-11-30 Thread Frank Slaughter
For those who asked about the Acacia, here are my (relatively uninformed) comments Dislikes: - it's heavy. Mine came in at 11.5 ounces with 5 servos - the vertical stab seems fragile to me. The bottom broke where the rudder is cut out. I would have preferred to see the rudder extend all the

[RCSE] JR/Graupner MC-24 Tx availability in the USA

2001-11-30 Thread Jorge Elizondo Margain
I was looking at the JR/Graupner MC-24 on the net the other day and it looks like a really great Tx for sailplanes. Anybody knows where/how to get one in the USA? Will the standard JR modules work with it? RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe

[RCSE] San Joaquin Valley slope soaring?

2001-11-30 Thread Paul Kleinkramer
Hey there... Sadly its been 20 years since I last flew an R/C glider. Lately I have been reminiscing badly and finally got an old plane down off the shelf. Some new radio gear just arrived... the Monokote is repaired... batteries are charging and I'm ready to go, except... years ago I moved to

[RCSE] Laguna Niguel Slope

2001-11-30 Thread Rick Meredith
Hey, I'm gonna be down in Laguna Niguel tomorrow. Can anyone give me directions to the slope? Thanks, Rick RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Favorite Cordless Soldering Tool?

2001-11-30 Thread Russ Young
Any preferences on cordless soldering tools. ...preparing a wish list for Santa... Thanks, Russ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] Cajon pass

2001-11-30 Thread Jack W. Mullen
I have these directions from sloperacer.com that give coords for all the turns and intersections that might help. I cheated the first time I went out there, I followed the signs that ISR set up for the festival. Jack Directions: Take the I-15 N to the top of Cajon pass, to Oak Hill road off

Re: [RCSE] Radio Help Continued.....

2001-11-30 Thread Rick and Jill
Set up all your launch and land modes on the flap stick and don't mess with the 3 position switch(over the right stick) during launch. A simple flip of Switch A(over the flap stick) gets you back and forth from launch and land. - Original Message - From: Brett Jaffee [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [RCSE] San Joaquin Valley slope soaring?

2001-11-30 Thread David Zucker
Hi Paul, We have a great slope sight called Hanglider Hill about 10 minutes east of Bakersfield I've been flying slope at for 23 years now. You need NW prevailing winds and lately with the storm systems its been mostly SE. I just finished a Carbon Millenium And am itching to set it up. I can

[RCSE] More maui pictures posted today.

2001-11-30 Thread Brian Courtice
I just uploaded another batch of Maui slope action. This time it even works right! See http://www.aloha.net/~bugz/new2/index.html for todays pics. Also http://www.aloha.net/~bugz/new/index.html for yesterdays pics. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system

[RCSE] Thanx for Fred's #

2001-11-30 Thread RenoGeezer
Thanx guys! Jim RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] ricardo Willie

2001-11-30 Thread John Derstine
Ricardo; Give me a call. Your email is bouncing John Endless Mountain Models [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.scalesoaring.net/EMM/rand.htm RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]