Re: [RCSE] Real Flight help

2002-12-18 Thread James V. Bacus
At 07:05 PM 12/18/2002, Aerofoam wrote: I never register software, except for Norton for services. Why is Norton so special? Jim Downers Grove, IL Member of the Chicago SOAR club, AMA 592537LSF 7560 Level III ICQ 6997780R/C Soaring Page at www.jimbacus.net RCSE-List facilities provid

Re: [RCSE] Real Flight help

2002-12-18 Thread Aerofoam
> Always a good idea to register software that is purchased, and to keep the > installation codes for software somewhere other than the computer you > installed the software on I never register software, except for Norton for services. I do write the codes on the disk with permanent ink. Any free

Re: [RCSE] Bondo and Goldilocks

2002-12-18 Thread Aerofoam
Lee wrote: I have a variety of composite structures that need to be filled. I have been using hardware store Bondo for this lately. It works well enough except it is way too hard, difficult to sand to a finish without boogering up the surrounding surfaces. It's also rather heavy. There are 2 opt

[RCSE] Ballast Tubes and Polar Inertia

2002-12-18 Thread Winch . RP
When partially filling (fuse) ballast tubes, do you put the weights in the centre for quick response or at the ends for stability? I know far too much time thinking about flying and not enough time actually doing it. Phil in Vancouver RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "s

[RCSE] DS-368 Best Price?

2002-12-18 Thread James Osborn
Where's the best price for buying JR DS-368'S? -- James .-_--. James R. Osborn * [EMAIL PROTECTED]| \/ \ | Up and Running LLC |-. \ _ /\\_/ | Computer and Information Te

RE: [RCSE] New CR Aircraft owner?

2002-12-18 Thread Tripp Meister
On this note, does anyone have a renegade fiberglass fuse? Mine is about 7 years old and I think at the end of it's life, the wing is in good shape though and want to continue it's life. -Original Message- From: Brett Jaffee [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2002

Re: [RCSE] Real Flight help

2002-12-18 Thread James V. Bacus
As you noted the bottom of the box has a proof or purchase label and UPC code, it seems to me a Xerox copy of that should allow them to validate you as a customer. Always a good idea to register software that is purchased, and to keep the installation codes for software somewhere other than the co

Re: [RCSE] Bagging carbon onto spars

2002-12-18 Thread Art Mcnamee
Hi ahearn, I would rub on a coat of wax over the mylar. Then it will just pop loose. Thermals, Art ahearn_dan wrote: > Listers > > I'm in the process of adding carbon to the spar caps on my Majestic. > > I thought I'd bag them. > > Will I need any type of release agent between the carbon and

[RCSE] Re: Motor Glider Plans

2002-12-18 Thread BOBCANMAN
I have Cliff Charlesworth's book  Scale Model Gliders.  I bought it from Traplet Publications.  Chapter 3 is on Motor Gliders.  There are Three-Views for the following motor gliders: Schleicher ASK-16 SF 25E Super-Falke SF 28A Falke Fournier RF-9 Schleicher ASK-14 Scheibe SF-33 Sportavia RF-5B Spe

RE: [RCSE] Real Flight help

2002-12-18 Thread Douglas, Brent
Just a thought, I wouldn't write, I'd call Usually support people on the phone are more reasonable than when approached by email - I do a lot of support, and most of the time, it's easier to work things out 'in person'. Make sure they know you have the package, proof of purchase - any chance

Re: [RCSE] LOOKING FOR SCALE MOTORGLIDER PLANS

2002-12-18 Thread Ron Russell
In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, bmuss51 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes >I TRIED TO FIND SCALE MOTORGLIDER PLANS ON THE NET AND FAILED.THE >ONES I'M LOOKING FOR IS THE 1/4 SCALE TYPE AND WHAT I PLAN IS TO >ELECTRIFY IT. CAN ANYONE HELP! > I TRIED TO FIND CLIFF CHARLESWORTH PLANS AN

[RCSE] Real Flight help

2002-12-18 Thread ARROWSTEEL
I bought a Real flight Simulator earlier this year and all was fine until my computer crashed. :( After installing a new hard drive, I need to reload my R/F G2 program. My problem is this; I no longer have the CD case for my disc that I think had the serial # on it. I do have the CD and all of t

Re: [RCSE] Re: Servo Work

2002-12-18 Thread Brett Jaffee
tony estep wrote: > D&J's explanation is correct: minimize slop caused by the wire not > quite filling the hole in the horns, by making both horns as long as > practical. Okay...I'm not sure that Don's article really disagrees with Gordy. Correct me if I'm wrong, but Don is saying to use the lo

[RCSE] Gyro

2002-12-18 Thread Dave Nasatir
Will a gyro acting on a single aileron have much (enough) effect? When the wind is sufficient to slope my 3 meter ship, I do not have enough strength to launch it in a level attitude. Under the best of circumstances I can barely make through the "window" in the trees and brush that marks the l

Re: [RCSE] Re: Servo Work

2002-12-18 Thread Brett Jaffee
tony estep wrote: > > Richard, > > There's a spreadsheet available from Blaine Beron-Rawdon that allows > you to simulate any servo hookup on-screen. But the advice in the link > that Jason sent (below) is correct. What Gordy said is wrong. For a > given mechanical advantage, the angular slop in