On 2/27/02 1:47 PM, Tony J. O'Hara [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In doing some research on basic antenna propagation etc, I came across a
section in the ARRL Antenna Handbook concerning ground effects on radiating
antennas!
Basically, they remind us that radiating RF waves that go downward
FWIW, the Spruce Goose wasn't made out of spruce.
Dan
--- Jim Ealy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
If Howard Hughes would have used Bass instead of Spruce, what would
he have
named the plane? Certainly not the The Spruce Goose.
sorry. but geese and ducks (canards) look alike in the air,
I recently set up a new hi-start using 100' of Hollyday 3 meter rubber.
I usually use #18 braided nylon line but this time I couldn't find any at
any of the local Wal-Marts so I decided to try some mono filament line
instead.
I used 330' of 50 lb. test line and it seemed to work ok.
I did notice
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First designated HK-1 (Hughes/Kaiser), later changed to H-4 when Henry
Kaiser withdrew from the project, The Hughes Flying Boat is commonly
called the Spruce Goose. The aircraft is a cargo-type flying boat
designed to transport men and materials over long distances. Originally
conceived by Henry
OK now for a rather simple question, I hope. I have been wondering, HOW BIG
can I go with standard radio gear and a non-computerized 4 channel radio?
5-6 servos is expected of course but what type of ship would be well suited
for this? I want to build something a bit bigger later this year, in
Gordon.
we only use mono, 'down under.' It is lighter for the model to
lift, on launch, and also stretches a little to allow a 'ping' at the end.
I also find that if the high start line falls into scrub, it is less likely
to tangle, with the mono. We also use mono, pretty well
check out a Sailaire, if you're looking for big and simple (at least on the
radio size) sorta simple 12 feet, approx
saw a Paragon on Ebay for 50 bucks today, that might count as big a lot
of the nostalgia ships for that matter
good luck (and I am betting this brings out a
OK, should I say lateral?
To be even less confusing, essentially putting one wing tip just off the
ground, the other pointing to the stars, and balancing the fuse.
Trying to position ballast at the exact, or as close to neutral as possible.
Ideas, other than TLAR with fingers?
Eric
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Ryan,
There is a Pierce Arrow Paragon on Ebay right now that would fit your bill
for something bigger that would only require 3 servos, i.e. rudder, elevator
and spoiler and could be flown with a non computer 4 channel radio. BTW,
they fly good too.
See Ya,
Pat McCleave
Wichita, KS
From:
If Howard Hughes would have used Bass instead of Spruce, what would he
have named the plane? Certainly not the The Spruce Goose. Sorry, the
term spruce goose was coined by a US Senator. Hughes plane was constructed
primarily of birch plywood. Dennis in NH
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on 2/27/02 3:35 PM, Tony J. O'Hara at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Kevin
Thanks for your post!
Regarding the FM capture effect. I wondered abt that, so I asked an old
friend and an RF design expert about a6 weeks ago. He told me that the FM
capture effect property is higher with a larger
What is the latest method for cutting foam cores? I'm wondering if I may be
out of date.
Personally, I always use two cuts. One for the top and one for the bottom.
However, I've just seen some cores which appear to do it differently. With
impressive results I might add.
Am I behind the times?
Hey Randy.
I believe you!!! I have read lots of 'knowlegable'
replies from list members and on further questioning, find that they
themselves are 'newbies' and in some instances have not even flown
sailplanes. they get their answers from improvising on others replies.
I have the above radio for sale.
It is NIB, never even opened.
It is on channel 33.
This is the 3 model type (aircraft/helicopter/glider), 8 model memory, 6
channel computer radio. It has 4 102 servos included.
Asking $250 and I will pay shipping. Tower has them for $280 so this is $30
off
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