[RCSE] Fwd: Battery draw

2002-10-07 Thread Peter Schlitzkus
I would like to thank all.got lots of good advise. After driving myself nuts with the multi meter, found the problem to be the "on and off" switch. The monkey with the soldering iron put big blobs of solder on the wire connections.So close to each other, that there is some bleeding

[RCSE] SINK

2002-10-07 Thread Paul Rickie Clark
WOW!! Sure glad RCSE finally got past the sink (Thanks! Mike-Lee)--that must have been some thermal that went through to have such a downer--I was in Outer Mongolia at the time; what did I miss :-) !! Paul Clark, SKY PILOT, Osaka, Japan(AMA # 53 777 1) http://www.kcat.zaq.ne.jp/skypilot/

Re: [RCSE] Training wheels for the winch

2002-10-07 Thread Eddie Smith
so far learning has been without too much carnage - some poor listeners / macho types have learned the hard way. I have been searching for better ways to teach so I tried an experiment this weekend - I made a cable with a 6V battery in it to go in the footswitch cable (to operate the 12V

Re: [RCSE] Robert Bingham - Good Supplier

2002-10-07 Thread Eddie Smith
I would suggest that you filter [EMAIL PROTECTED] our of your email. I have. With this email address he seems to be an Australian .not If all Australians carried on like this I would be ashamed to call myself Australian . Eddie the Eagle RCSE-List facilities provided by Model

[RCSE] Tx batteries

2002-10-07 Thread Buzz Averill
Any suggestions about replacement batteries for an Airtronics Stylus transmitter, hopefully with longer duration? Buzz Averill RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe

[RCSE] Robert Bingham vs Bob Bingham

2002-10-07 Thread Jason Werner
Before we get too far along in this thread...lets just figure out what is going on. PLEASE engage mouth before writing. Obviously a hacker/kid/etc is on impersonating Robert/Bob Bingham. The Bob Bingham (Glider King) that I know lives in California and uses the e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] This

[RCSE] Thoughts on a 'Mysterty Ship'

2002-10-07 Thread Dave Seay
Anyone have experience with and/or opnions on a 3M Mystery Ship kit? One person told me he heard they were kind of delicate. How much more delicate than any other balsa kit? Thanks, Dave RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL

Re: [RCSE] Tx batteries

2002-10-07 Thread Bob Johnson
Any suggestions about replacement batteries for an Airtronics Stylus transmitter, hopefully with longer duration? Buzz Averill I replaced my batteries with 1100 mah nicads from Batteries America www.batteriesamerica.com Replacement required unsoldering two wires from the old pack and

[RCSE] HLG Contest Announcement

2002-10-07 Thread Doug Barry
Down East Soaring Society HLG Contest November 16/17, 2002 Wilson, NC Pilots meeting at 9:00am both days Preliminary rounds on Saturday and Sunday morning Best pilots get into the fly-off rounds on Sunday Flight tasks will be announced on the field Ability to change frequency for fly-off may be

Re: [RCSE] Tx batteries

2002-10-07 Thread Randy Bullard
I've been using 1600 mah. NiMH from Batteries America in my Stylus for over two years now. They work great and will let me fly for hours without recharging. Randy I replaced my batteries with 1100 mah nicads from Batteries America www.batteriesamerica.com RCSE-List facilities provided by

[RCSE] Parachutes

2002-10-07 Thread Ed Whyte
Bob rice and all: For the best parachutes I have seen and used go to www.Hilaunch.com This is Don Richmonds site and he has some great items listed. Ed. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that

[RCSE] FWIW -- SkyBench's response to my request

2002-10-07 Thread Dlflem
Ray, and other list-members. About two years ago, I purchased a Big Bird from Ray with a certificate I had won at the NATS. When the kit arrived, a few pieces were missing. I called Ray, and I had the missing pieces in a week, with no griping whatsoever. Doesn't sound like bad service to

[RCSE] Blaine Rawdon in the news

2002-10-07 Thread Mark Drela
Check out what Blaine does in real life: http://www.washtimes.com/world/20021007-34366738.htm RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only

Re: [RCSE] Blaine Rawdon in the news

2002-10-07 Thread Stephen Syrotiak
Pictures, pictures, we gotta have pictures!! Thanks for the heads-up Mark. -- Stephen Syrotiak Building Service Southern Connecticut RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe

[RCSE] For Sale- Sirius Pro charger

2002-10-07 Thread Dankstar24
I'm selling my 6 month old Sirius Pro charger. Works perfect and is in like new condition. Also included, tx to rx adapter so you can charge two RX batteries at the same time. I paid $129 for the charger and $8 for the adapter. $75 shipped priority mail. Jared Christensen RCSE-List facilities