Re: [RCSE] Re:Reflective wing tape

2002-06-14 Thread Jim Carlton
At 08:09 AM 06/14/2002 -0700, you wrote: >I have found a supplier that is much less expensive than the graphic arts >and sign supply houses that I used to buy the holographic reflective tape >from in the past. It is a supplier for marching bands, McCormick's >Enterprises Inc. Their web address is

Re: [RCSE] Re: Speaking of power lines

2002-06-14 Thread James V. Bacus
At 11:19 PM 6/14/2002, Steve Meyer wrote: >Try this http://soarchicago.com/HangingStork.jpg A classic picture... 8-) Remember, that was Karl "high tension" Miller at the sticks, not Steve or I. 8-)) Jim Downers Grove, IL Member of the Chicago SOAR club, AMA 592537LSF 7560 Level III IC

[RCSE] JW's wing lay up spread sheet?

2002-06-14 Thread Aneil
Does anybody have the Joe Wurts Vac bagging wing lay-up spreadsheet around? I'd like to get a copy to play with. regard Aneil New Zealand. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Old messages (again)

2002-06-14 Thread Tom Watson
What is it with the old messages? Seems to be getting worse. Tom RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] Re: Speaking of power lines

2002-06-14 Thread Steve Meyer
Try this http://soarchicago.com/HangingStork.jpg At 10:45 PM 6/14/2002 -0500, James V. Bacus wrote: >At 10:35 PM 6/14/2002, Steve Meyer wrote: >>At 11:17 PM 6/14/2002 -0400, Andrew E. Mileski wrote: >>... >> >>>Then there's the pic of one (DLG?) sitting on the lines. Who's gonna >>>get it down

Re: [RCSE] Carbon Fiber Push rods

2002-06-14 Thread James V. Bacus
I have carbon push rods in my ICON, Cobra and SchpotDorker and haven't ever had any trouble... Jim At 10:42 PM 6/14/2002, Zbigniew Michalczyk wrote: >If your Sharon has fuse made of the FG do not use carbon as push rods to the >tail. carbon do not change the length with temperature as much as g

Re: [RCSE] Re: Speaking of power lines

2002-06-14 Thread James V. Bacus
At 10:35 PM 6/14/2002, Steve Meyer wrote: >At 11:17 PM 6/14/2002 -0400, Andrew E. Mileski wrote: >... > >>Then there's the pic of one (DLG?) sitting on the lines. Who's gonna >>get it down. Think it is in the LSF picture gallery. > >Last year at the NATS a Stork hung in the high tension power li

Re: [RCSE] Carbon Fiber Push rods

2002-06-14 Thread Zbigniew Michalczyk
If your Sharon has fuse made of the FG do not use carbon as push rods to the tail. carbon do not change the length with temperature as much as glass does. You are looking for trouble Mike - Original Message - From: "mike remus" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday,

Re: [RCSE] Re: Speaking of power lines

2002-06-14 Thread Steve Meyer
At 11:17 PM 6/14/2002 -0400, Andrew E. Mileski wrote: ... >Then there's the pic of one (DLG?) sitting on the lines. Who's gonna >get it down. Think it is in the LSF picture gallery. Last year at the NATS a Stork hung in the high tension power lines for 2 days before finally falling to the gro

Re: [RCSE] Carbon tube spar diameter?

2002-06-14 Thread Jack Womack
I saw some references to joiners on this thread and thought I'd wade in a bit. I have been using 4130 steel tubing for my large model joiners. My 13 foot RES ship stalled a good winch in Dallas with a tubing joiner...of course it was .5 dia with .120 wall thickness. I got some 7/16 with .120 wall

RE: [RCSE] Carbon Fiber Push rods

2002-06-14 Thread Matt Gewain
CST The Composite Store has long carbon rods available. They are .050 and .070 diameters in 72" lengths. Call the order desk for more information. 800-338-1278 -Original Message- From: mike remus [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2002 5:38 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subj

Re: [RCSE] Re: Speaking of power lines

2002-06-14 Thread Andrew E. Mileski
Martin Usher wrote: > Open class R/C sailplanes that have carbon wings are perfect for causing > power outages. Their wingspan comfortably bridges 12Kv lines and the carbon > is resistive so you get a really neat arc instead of just tripping the line > breakers. > > What eventually falls to the g

[RCSE] Re: Speaking of power lines

2002-06-14 Thread Martin Usher
> course, in those days, the r/c sailplaners were far away at their usual > remote flying site. Open class R/C sailplanes that have carbon wings are perfect for causing power outages. Their wingspan comfortably bridges 12Kv lines and the carbon is resistive so you get a really neat arc instead of

[RCSE] Re: Speaking of power lines

2002-06-14 Thread Lincoln Ross
I used to attend, I think it was in Pennsylvania, a contest that was held in a field that had very tall high tension lines RIGHT ON THE FIELD. I once bounced a 134" plane with a carbon spar off the top wire, which I think is uncharged for lightning protection purposes. If I had hit it squarely and

[RCSE] MBM Models Bulgaria.

2002-06-14 Thread Toshiro Saruwatari
Dear all, Vendor or manufacture bashing is disheartening. But, when my money, as well as those of my club mates are at stake, I cannot help it. Last year, MBM Models of Bulgaria, run by Vassil Milev contacted me asking me for possible vendors and sales reps in Japan. I had no knowledge of the co

Re: [RCSE] I need some cash

2002-06-14 Thread Martin Usher
> Quick buy my bike so I can buy more sailplanes. > . Damn, its a nice looking bike but the luggage is too small for any of my planes.. Oh well. Martin Usher (2001 ST1100, 2000 SV650, 1971 T100C and a collection of nondescript sailplanes, many which actually fly.) RCSE-List facilities prov

[RCSE] Slope Combat; AMA President response

2002-06-14 Thread SoarCrashnburn
Nothing official has come to the EC...I would vote against any such rule. Charlie Bauer At 01:15 PM 6/13/02 EDT, you wrote: > It is important to us to have the backing of the AMA. > Please retain the right of slope combat from joining the ban on >combat. > Thank you > Paul Cox > Fair