[RCSE] looking for machinist (CNC mill)

2004-08-10 Thread John Derstine
I am looking for a machinist to CNC mill parts on a low volume basis for a model sailplane related product. What I need are two parts milled out of 1/8 6061 T6 alloy, and one part cut from 3/8 bar stock and precision drilled. I know there are lots of talented and resourceful folks on the

Re: [RCSE] Multiplex Transmitter Crystal

2004-08-10 Thread Andrew E. Mileski
Jon Stone wrote: I sense a business opportunity for Mr. Mileski. ;) Sorry, I don't have a source for Profi or Hitec transmitter crytstals. Around here, JR radios are common, and finding a transmitter crystal for one is not a problem. I have 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36 (my radio came with 33);

Re: [RCSE] looking for machinist (CNC mill)

2004-08-10 Thread Jack Harper
John: Take a look at this company. They do small orders and even provide the CAD software. You can price the parts as soon as you get them defined. I have not used them, but they look raleey good. http://www.emachineshop.com/ Jack Harper -Original Message- From: John Derstine <[EMAIL

Re: [RCSE] stab size

2004-08-10 Thread 5ck4ds402
On Monday, August 9, 2004, at 08:26 PM, Shape jshape-at-bright.net |Soaring Exchange| wrote: I need a little advice from all you design esxpets out there. I have been playing around with a 2M and I think the stab size is a little shy of what it should be. It figures out to be about 12 1/2

[RCSE] servo tape covers

2004-08-10 Thread Jon Stone
Anyone sell those stick-on servo covers that Planes, Wings Things used to sell? I know about trim tape, but like that prism stuff he sold. TIA, Jon

[RCSE] Fly models for mental health?

2004-08-10 Thread Chuck Anderson
Ran across this on the Internet. Hope its true for flying model airplanes. Chuck Anderson She also said that people who took part in leisure activities which were mentally demanding had a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's. Such activities as playing games like chess, learning a musical

[RCSE] August 2004 RC Soaring Digest

2004-08-10 Thread Bill Bunny Kuhlman
The August issue of RC Soaring Digest is now available for downloading from the RCSD web site http://www.b2streamlines.com/RCSD.html. The PDF file is just slightly over 1.0 MB in size, so should be a relatively fast download even for those with dial-up ISP accounts. The articles in this issue

RE: [RCSE] Multiplex Transmitter Crystal

2004-08-10 Thread Lincoln Ross
Actually, it's a little known fact that they DO have jurisdiction over the entire world and only allow flying between 6AM and 10PM, CST. (-6hrs Greenwich, I think) John [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And Thank goodness from me too Regards, John Ensoll Builder, flier, fly fisherman,in retirement.

[RCSE] Re: stab size

2004-08-10 Thread Lincoln Ross
That's like me asking you what shoe size I should wear! How about info like wing area, exact tail moment (like from 1/4MAC to 1/4 MAC), airfoil, and presence of flaps? Jerry wrote: I need a little advice from all you design esxpets out there. I have been playing around with a 2M and I think the

Re: [RCSE] Re: stab size

2004-08-10 Thread Jon Stone
Jerry, Look at the latest issue of RCSD. There are plenty of equations that answer your exact questions. The article starts on page 13, titled: Basic sizing checks for homebrew RC thermal gliders by Mark Drela http://www.b2streamlines.com/RCSD-2004-08.pdf Jon I need a little advice

[RCSE] BSS Mid-Am/OVSS #7

2004-08-10 Thread AJ Bhatta
The Bluegrass Soaring Society is pleased to announce the 28th Annual Mid-America Soaring Championships at Jacobson Park off Richmond Road in Lexington, KY on August 28th and 29th 2004. CD’s will be Frank Foster(28th) and AJ Bhattacharyya (29th). This contest will be OVSS #7. Classes will be

Re: [RCSE] stab size

2004-08-10 Thread Bill Swingle
FYI, This is another valid use for the dreaded Dive Test. When you're under stabbed, the plane will tend to tuck with increased speed. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note

Re: [RCSE] Re: stab size

2004-08-10 Thread Andrew E. Mileski
Lincoln Ross wrote: That's like me asking you what shoe size I should wear! Guess the size of one's mouth? ;) -- Andrew E. Mileski RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe