[RCSE] Flaps

2002-10-19 Thread JSCARR4
Ok heres my problem or maybe 2. I have an Xtreme that has a flap problem. Im using an 8103 with Sherman Knights instructions. The Orlando Buzzard instructions and still im having problems getting the flaps to come down at the same time. Im using Multiplex servos. Im only able to get about 70-75

[RCSE] INFO on the Polks Tracker Tranny

2002-10-19 Thread GordySoar
The first fully synthesized radio has been up graded for the 21st century. The programming cable has now been eliminated and more memory added. A scanner has been built into the transmitter and with the use of more SMT technology gives you even better reliability and lighter weight. Includes 1

[RCSE] Info on the Polks Seeker RX

2002-10-19 Thread GordySoar
Fully synthesized, with no switches or programming cables to go bad. Just hold your transmitter within 12 inches of the receiver antenna and wiggle the aileron stick until the servo starts to follow the stick. Once programmed, the receiver remembers the channel until reprogrammed, even with power

RE: [RCSE] Channel check

2002-10-19 Thread Fred A. Sheplavy
If the AMA would mandate the use of a channel check module in every xmitter in say 10 years as a requirement for insurance, then we would have a system in place in 10 years. If we don't start sometime we will still be discussing this 10 years from now. Remember the phase in of narrow band

RE: [RCSE] Channel check

2002-10-19 Thread Daniel Boyer
One simple way of doing this without risking your servos or someone else's plane is to pick up a RX which is auto-shifting (I know the MX-6800 from MPI is one, although it is a low range rx, but I know I have seen some others like some from FMA that are full range), an extra rx battery pack, and a

[RCSE] Shot down personally

2002-10-19 Thread Loren Blinde
This thread rings close to home tonite. Earlier this evening our club was giving a demo for some school kids at a small field in suburban big-money acreage land. I flew a tried and trusted Quaker old-timer with at least a couple hundred flights logged (yes, it had an engine, no, it was off,

[RCSE] Joe Nall this weekend

2002-10-19 Thread Jack Strother
I am working in Greenville SC, for a few weeks. Got a call from Howard Keller and Doug Barry, to come out and see the place. Boys, I thought that I died and went to sailplane heaven. As the Story goes, the owner was just feed up with golf courses, and built him self a grass airport for full scale

Re: [RCSE] Shot down personally

2002-10-19 Thread John L. Baird
Scary thought, maybe there should be assigned channels for backyard flyers. I believe RC Cars have assigned channels - Original Message - From: Loren Blinde [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 18, 2002 10:51 PM Subject: [RCSE] Shot down personally This thread

RE: [RCSE] INFO on the Polks Tracker Tranny

2002-10-19 Thread Daniel Boyer
This is great Gordy, but where does one buy one of these marvels? Doing a google search turned up zero hits... Would you mind providing a little more contact/reference info? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:GordySoar;aol.com] Sent: Friday, October 18, 2002 10:15 PM To:

[RCSE] For Sale

2002-10-19 Thread Chuck Robinett
Selling an Electric Graphite with the 3.1 full D-box wing. The plane has been flown intermittently over the summer and is in very good condition. Currently flying on 7 cells which results in an 80 oz all up flying weight. The fuse has built-up tail with JR 241 servos. The wing has JR 368 for

[RCSE] HKM video clips

2002-10-19 Thread John Derstine
Hi all; Well produced video clips with sound of the HKM molded scale ships are now online at Scalesoaring.net Check out the new 6.6 meter Nimbus performing inverted flight and looping, aerotowing, thermaling, high speed passing, and assembly. See the 4.29 meter ASW-27 doing same, and you can see

Re: [RCSE] HKM video clips

2002-10-19 Thread Ben Diss
John, These are spectacular videos. Thanks for letting us know! http://www.airmix.de/service/hkm-nimbus4.mpg http://www.airmix.de/service/hkm-asw27.mpg -Ben John Derstine wrote: Hi all; Well produced video clips with sound of the HKM molded scale ships are now online at Scalesoaring.net