Re: [RCSE] polemicists

2001-12-23 Thread gabe baltaian
Stefan Smets wrote: Anyway, we have about the same word in dutch, meaning people having a fight with arguments. (but that's NOT what my dictionnary says about it; I don't have a Webster or something alike (should buy one though :-)). Edwin Armstrong (who invented radio and as soon as people

[RCSE] Armstrong - Off Topic - [was - polemicists]

2001-12-23 Thread gabe baltaian
gabe baltaian wrote: Edwin Armstrong (who invented radio and as soon as people figured out how to make money with it became hopelessly tangled in legal challenges to his patents) once complained about lawyers who substitute words for facts and then argue about the words BTW, the 300-foot

[RCSE] Need Electroglide Airframe

2001-12-23 Thread Dave Harding
I am flying into Burbank noon tomorrow and would like to fly Electroglide with SEFSD on Saturday 29th. I need to buy an airframe / kit that I can build or assemble by Friday! Candidates would be something like NSP Omega E or an HLG that I could convert to speed 400 power. Need recommendations for

Re: [RCSE] Instructions (was not including plans)

2001-12-23 Thread John O'Sullivan
The current crop of moulded high tech sailplanes are purpose designed for the serious world class level flier and as such the designer and supplier both expect the purchaser to have the basic knowledge of rudimentary aerodynamics including CG location, and control throws. It is somewhat

RE: [RCSE] Arthobby - Velvia Fly [Comments anyone]

2001-12-23 Thread Ade
I am seriously considering finding myself an AldiJ It comes in a 2.2 metre span and is wonderful machine. I have Flown Alex's and it just seems to fit the space I have between my Foamy and my Acacia F3F. http://www.f3x.com/AEROMOD/aldij_review%20II.htm and

[RCSE] lighter than air...

2001-12-23 Thread Les Grammer
Here's one for you. I used to fly one of Mike Popescue's Pelikans, and busted up the fuse in a stupid landing attempt. I then refit the wings to a Mako fuse (it became a Pako), and it was my favorite competition plane for 2 years. That baby flew wonderfully, until one day a linkage failure in

[RCSE] Spare parts for Voltz's

2001-12-23 Thread Les Grammer
Suppose you need new servo caps for a set of Voltz servo's. Where would you start looking for replacement parts. No, I don't need any. Have a friend who is trying to get spare parts for Multiplex, and is having much difficulty. He's considering switching to Voltz, but wants to know if it

Re: [RCSE] Spare parts for Voltz's

2001-12-23 Thread Tom Broeski
Not familiar with Voltz, but I have some Volz servo parts. I also have some MPX servo parts. These are usually from trashed servos. It is almost impossible for a distributor or dealer to have anything but spare gear sets for something as small as a servo. You would have to go to the

Re: [RCSE] Dodgson Designs Gliders

2001-12-23 Thread Tim Purcell
Shawn, If you're thinking of bringing the line back - please do!! I cut my thermal teeth on an old Windsong and would love to have another. I've got an old Camano fuselage begging to be built, I'm on my 3rd Orbiter II, and fly my brother's Pivot every chance I get. Tim

Re: [RCSE] Spare parts for Voltz's

2001-12-23 Thread Dieter @ ShredAir
Suppose you need new servo caps for a set of Voltz servo's. Where would you start looking for replacement parts. No, I don't need any. Have a friend who is trying to get spare parts for Multiplex, and is having much difficulty. He's considering switching to Voltz, but wants to know if it

Re: [RCSE] Instructions (was not including plans)

2001-12-23 Thread Michael Neverdosky
John O'Sullivan wrote: The current crop of moulded high tech sailplanes are purpose designed for the serious world class level flier and as such the designer and supplier both expect the purchaser to have the basic knowledge of rudimentary aerodynamics including CG location, and control

Re: [RCSE] Spare parts for Voltz's

2001-12-23 Thread Harley Michaelis
Who makes these Voltz servos? Is this some sleazy outfit trying to capitalize on the Volz name? - Original Message - From: Dieter @ ShredAir [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2001 7:46 AM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Spare parts for Voltz's Suppose you need new

[RCSE] skills vs tech planes

2001-12-23 Thread Randy Bullard
The current idea of several messages lately would lead you to believe that you have to be an expert pilot to own one of the newer type planes. That indeed you should be so good that you automatically know where the CG is. To that I say bull. You guys selling them should have something in the box

RE: [RCSE] Instructions (was not including plans)

2001-12-23 Thread Tom Kathi Pack
Michael Neverdosky writes: Is a sheet of the most basic information too much to ask? Exactly! Not only that but when the supplier clearly states that instructions are provided and then they are not.well that gets into false advertisingYes as many have said you can figure out CG, servo

[RCSE] Why people leave the list.

2001-12-23 Thread David Goebel
PLEASE don't reply to [EMAIL PROTECTED] IF you must tell me just how wrong I am, email me direct at [EMAIL PROTECTED] I will read and ... Why people leave the list? One reason, at least Not because of the rules that Mike L. has so politely put to our attention twice this month, but

[RCSE] How to find a workable CG

2001-12-23 Thread John Derstine
Instead of wondering why manufacturers of moldies and other sailplanes don't give you C.G. locations, here are some links to several very good web sites that explain the process, and describe the various concepts and their relationship to each other relative to a safe C.G. location. It is not

RE: [RCSE] How to find a workable CG

2001-12-23 Thread John Derstine
Your welcome: Because I have some extra time, and maybe because its Christmas, I have just posted two calculators and a graphic depiction of Both CG and MAC on the EMM Web Page. These are simple but will give anyone who wants to invest a minute or two, or three... a basic understanding of what CG