[RCSE] Wilga Tow Aircarft Plans

2004-12-17 Thread Jim Prouty
Hi Everyone, I just came across the information I have on PZL-104 plans and wanted to post the information here. There are a couple of places that offer giant scale plans and one or two that have .90 sized or free flight plans. http://modelarz.com/pliki.php?itp=1&w=lista&offset=100 a set of .90

[RCSE] [Advertisement] Plane Pack Pictures Added

2004-12-17 Thread Jim Prouty
Hi All, Just a quick not to say that I've uploaded some pictures of our Plane Packs onto our website. The pictures are of the older version and newer pictures will be added in the next couple of weeks. Thanks for the bandwidth. Happy flying, Jim www.jtmodels.com RCSE-List facilities provided by

[RCSE] Team JB

2004-12-17 Thread GordySoar
I can't express properly in writing how I feel right now, but it is one of those things in this hobby I thought I would never achieve, and somehow I did. Jim, Writting classes are available at night school to help with that being able to express your thoughts properly...but I know how you feel,

[RCSE] 'Tis The Season to Recycle

2004-12-17 Thread Tom H. Nagel
Hey guys:       Just a reminder, while you are out doing last minute shopping at Radio Shack and such places, take your old dead nicads back to the store and see that they get properly recycled.   Nicads are environmentally nasty in landfills.       I realize that a lot of you don't use nica

[RCSE] For Sale

2004-12-17 Thread DENDKN
Cleaning out the shop, I have these new or good condition items for sale:    Stratos Electric fuselage with Hacker B50 LMR-S Motor installed with a Hacker Master 125-O-F5F Controller powered by 7 Cell GP 3300 Diversity pack, flown with a HMeyer Spinner with an RF 20 x 13 prop included, wired f

[RCSE] Michael Conte

2004-12-17 Thread Buzz Averill
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[RCSE] Tritin Charger - how to slow charge?

2004-12-17 Thread Russ Light
I have a new NiMH receiver pack and wanted to slow charge the pack for the first time using a Triton charger. The Triton documentation refers to slow charging but I can't seem to figure out how to set it up. I can set the charge current to a low value and set the safety timer to a large value

[RCSE] Escape wiring plug

2004-12-17 Thread mpodder
Does anyone happen to have a picture of there installation of the Green MPX 6 pin plug that comes with an Escape for the wiring harness? Maurice RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe an

Re: [RCSE] Escape wiring plug

2004-12-17 Thread mpodder
Yes please and what is done with the male end in the wing. Does it float free or is it glued in also? Maurice - Original Message - From: "Steve Richman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 17, 2004 9:11 AM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Escape wiring plug Do you want

Re: [RCSE] Tritin Charger - how to slow charge?

2004-12-17 Thread Doug McLaren
On Fri, Dec 17, 2004 at 09:06:02AM -0800, Russ Light wrote: | Is there a way to ensure peak detection will not occur and thus get | essentially a constant current charger with timer? No, not really. Peak detection is always on on the Triton. If it's in NiMH mode, there's a small amount of trick

[RCSE] Whyte Wings Sapphire

2004-12-17 Thread A.B. Lyles
Does anyone know what is going on with Whyte Wings?  I understand he has moved or is in the process of moving.  Just wondered when and if he is going to start making new sailplanes.  He was making the Sapphire and Ruby for NSP.   A.B.

Re: [RCSE] Tritin Charger - how to slow charge?

2004-12-17 Thread Jon Stone
Title: Re: [RCSE] Tritin Charger - how to slow charge? Russ, There is a setup menu option telling the charger not to peak detect for "so many" minutes.  I doubt it can be set to 14 hours or so.  Maybe. Jon - Original Message - From: "Russ Light" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EM

[RCSE] Vision Battery Case

2004-12-17 Thread Simon Van Leeuwen
Looking for a the above, anyone? Seasons greetings Radius Systems Cogito Ergo Zoom 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 format with

Re: [RCSE] 'Tis The Season to Recycle

2004-12-17 Thread Andrew E. Mileski
Tom H. Nagel wrote: Hey guys: Just a reminder, while you are out doing last minute shopping at Radio Shack and such places, take your old dead nicads back to the store and see that they get properly recycled. Nicads are environmentally nasty in landfills. I realize that a lot of yo

RE: [RCSE] Carbon joiners to tight?

2004-12-17 Thread Ron Kramer
I picked up a Xtreme and the outer square carbon joiner is way to tight to allow the wing tip to slip on - what is the best solution for this? Sanding it lightly? (make me itchy) ;-) or some sort of lubricant? Or what? thanks! RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscr

Re: [RCSE] how to slow charge? (Advertisement)

2004-12-17 Thread George Joy
Russ and all, This has been a problem for as long as I can remember, the batteries that come with a radio system can be slow charged (Called Forming the pack) with the charger that comes with the radio system. Now we all know that we want to use much larger packs, so how do we properly "

[RCSE] Cold Heat

2004-12-17 Thread Ron Kramer
I keep seeing this ad - looks to good to be true? so is it? would be nice at the field. But 800 degree's from a little battery? Is this for real? Cold Heat Soldering gun? RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pl

Re: [RCSE] Carbon joiners to tight?

2004-12-17 Thread Ben Diss
Sand it lightly with wet-or-dry sandpaper while wet. This will contain the carbon dust and keep it from getting into your lungs. Ron Kramer wrote: I picked up a Xtreme and the outer square carbon joiner is way to tight to allow the wing tip to slip on - what is the best solution for this? Sandi

Re: [RCSE] Cold Heat

2004-12-17 Thread Doug McLaren
On Fri, Dec 17, 2004 at 02:59:53PM -0500, Ron Kramer wrote: | I keep seeing this ad - looks to good to be true? so is it? would be nice at | the field. But 800 degree's from a little battery? Is this for real? Cold | Heat Soldering gun? It is (too good to be true.) They just don't work that we

Re: [RCSE] Carbon joiners to tight?

2004-12-17 Thread Mrmaseratiman
And the hard wax the joiner. It helps.   Regards, Dave Corven.

RE: [RCSE] Carbon joiners to tight?

2004-12-17 Thread Brian Chan
At 2:36 PM -0500 12/17/04, Ron Kramer wrote: I picked up a Xtreme and the outer square carbon joiner is way to tight to allow the wing tip to slip on - what is the best solution for this? Sanding it lightly? (make me itchy) ;-) or some sort of lubricant? Or what? thanks! Make sure you sand it a

RE: [RCSE] Cold Heat

2004-12-17 Thread Ron Kramer
Thanks for the link, FIGURED AS MUCH. So you have to short out two contacts on what you're working on. Doesn't sound good at all - THANKS! -Original Message- From: Doug McLaren [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 17, 2004 3:31 PM To: Ron Kramer Cc: Soaring Subject: Re: [RCS

RE: [RCSE] Cold Heat

2004-12-17 Thread Howard Mark
If you take an AC inverter with you - you can use a soldering iron or gun at the field. Much better than other methods. Mark -Original Message- From: Ron Kramer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 17, 2004 2:08 PM To: Soaring Subject: RE: [RCSE] Cold Heat Thanks for the li

RE: [RCSE] Cold Heat

2004-12-17 Thread Jared
Wouldn't a better alternative just be a 12V one you can plug into your cigarette lighter or bring along a small 12V lead acid battery? I wouldn't think that a tiny battery would be able to supply that much soldering time...even if it uses a "controlled short." One of the guys I fly with has a t

RE: [RCSE] Cold Heat

2004-12-17 Thread Bill Johns
At 01:50 PM 12/17/2004, Howard Mark wrote: If you take an AC inverter with you - you can use a soldering iron or gun at the field. Much better than other methods. Excellent idea. You can get some inexpensive AC inverters at Costco. I've got a butane model and it's OK, but this sounds even bette

RE: [RCSE] Cold Heat

2004-12-17 Thread Jim Prouty
Weller makes an excellent butane fueled soldering iron/torch that comes in a nice case. They're available at Sears. They are also really nice for disposing of evidence if the plane goes in really hard. ;) Happy flying, Jim www.jtmodels.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News.

[RCSE] BUILDING A GENIE OR LT/S THIS WINTER?

2004-12-17 Thread Harley Michaelis
Since I first mentioned this spring of posting of the GENIE CD content at http://genie.rchomepage.com/, there have been well over 5,000 hits. That many intentional visits tells me people are looking for worthy airframe projects. Yet, but a few dozen inquiries have come in and fewer yet have c

Re: [RCSE] BUILDING A GENIE OR LT/S THIS WINTER?

2004-12-17 Thread Andrew E. Mileski
Harley Michaelis wrote: Since I first mentioned this spring of posting of the GENIE CD content at http://genie.rchomepage.com/, there have been well over 5,000 hits. That many intentional visits tells me people are looking for worthy airframe projects. Yet, but a few dozen inquiries have come in

Re: [RCSE] What is happening in Carlsbad near San Diego this week?

2004-12-17 Thread DUWorm
Sport Fans,   I am flying down for Christmas with my sister this weekend and most of next week.  Where do I check out the local flying in the Carlsbad, San Diego area?  Obviously, I am gonna need some directions   Thanks in advance for helping out.   Sherman KnightThe Law Offices of Sherman

Re: [RCSE] Cold Heat

2004-12-17 Thread Tom Broeski
I have one. The first one didn't work. Got a second one and the tip split in two. The third works reasonable well, but the conical tip works much better for small stuff than the one the comes with it. It is not as good as the Weller butane one I have for larger areas, but it does do what it

Re: [RCSE] BUILDING A GENIE OR LT/S THIS WINTER?

2004-12-17 Thread Kevin Sheen
Andrew, When looking to cut your own cores, did you check out page one of file 03 - Wing, Genie and LT/S??  Here is a short excerpt: The dimensions given (10.3”, etc.), are “Chord Length” for plotting. .010” was used for “Skin Thickness”. For each wing, Sect.1 and 2 are the SA7036 airfoil thinned

RE: [RCSE] 'Tis The Season to Recycle

2004-12-17 Thread Steven Bixby
Title: RE: [RCSE] 'Tis The Season to Recycle (Hi, all, been off the list a few months.) I just noticed the other day that Best Buy takes batteries for recycle.  My local store has a drop location right inside the door for recycling batteries.

Re: [RCSE] Carbon joiners to tight?

2004-12-17 Thread Tom Watson
DON"T sand the joiners yet!! My first Extreme (a couple years ago, but sounds like things haven't changed) had the tight joiners and I sanded them. Big mistake, since the interference was only at the entrance to the joiner box. Dress/SLIGHTLY bevel just the opening at the root with a fine fil

[RCSE] Electric flight web sites

2004-12-17 Thread Wes Gibson
Can anyone recommend some good knowledge base web sites on electric flight? I've got a lot to learn about motors, speed controls and props. Wes Gibson AMA 607029 LSF 7533 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Plea

RE: [RCSE] Electric flight web sites

2004-12-17 Thread jprouty
Wes, http://www.ezonemag.com/ is one of the best around. Happy flying, Jim www.jtmodels.com 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] BUILDING A GENIE OR LT/S THIS WINTER?

2004-12-17 Thread Andrew E. Mileski
Kevin Sheen wrote: Andrew, When looking to cut your own cores, did you check out page one of file 03 - Wing, Genie and LT/S?? Here is a short excerpt: That info wasn't available when I last looked (Feb 2003). Les described something like that to me in a phone conversation back then, but not to s

[RCSE] For Sale 2

2004-12-17 Thread DENDKN
Here are some other items for sale: Berg 6 G3 (72mc) End Plug Receiver - $65.00 NIB Futaba Charge Switch for old Airtronics - $13.00 Please contact me directly if interested. Dale Nutter [EMAIL PROTECTED] 505-869-2444

Re: [RCSE] Cold Heat

2004-12-17 Thread Andrew E. Mileski
Bill Johns wrote: At 01:50 PM 12/17/2004, Howard Mark wrote: If you take an AC inverter with you - you can use a soldering iron or gun at the field. Much better than other methods. Excellent idea. You can get some inexpensive AC inverters at Costco. I've got a butane model and it's OK, but this

Re: [RCSE] Electric flight web sites

2004-12-17 Thread Andrew E. Mileski
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wes, http://www.ezonemag.com/ is one of the best around. What he said :) FWIW, I have bookmarks for stuff under batteries and electric flight: http://isoar.ca/~andrewm/bkmks/RC/Batteries/ http://isoar.ca/~andrewm/bkmks/RC/Electric_Flight/ -- Andrew E. Mileski RCSE-List

RE: [RCSE] Electric flight web sites

2004-12-17 Thread Frank Slaughter
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/ -Original Message- From: Wes Gibson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 17, 2004 10:26 PM To: RCSE Subject: [RCSE] Electric flight web sites Can anyone recommend some good knowledge base web sites on electric flight? I've got a lot to learn ab

Re: [RCSE] Electric flight web sites

2004-12-17 Thread Michael Neverdosky
Wes Gibson wrote: Can anyone recommend some good knowledge base web sites on electric flight? I've got a lot to learn about motors, speed controls and props. Wes Gibson AMA 607029 LSF 7533 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL

Re: [RCSE] Electric flight web sites

2004-12-17 Thread Ed Jett
RC Groups has electric flight and sailplane chats scheduled weekly as well. You can chat with a knowledgeable host about your situation and get some good starting points. I recommend them as well. Sometimes they are busy and sometimes they are not. If you start a thread, anybody who knows any

[RCSE] Great service

2004-12-17 Thread Tom Watson
Holy Greased Lightning, Batman! Placed an order with RC-Direct yesterday afternoon...and it's on my doorstep today! 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

Re: [RCSE] Disappointed

2004-12-17 Thread Erich Merkel
The transmitter is that boxy thingy with the long pointy thing on top... right? Erich Merkel Colville, WA Phone: 509-684-0440 Cell: 509-680-1141 | | | Dude - anyone that can figure out how to turn on a transmitter is a | threat!!! | ~~~ | Bill Malvey RCSE-List facilities provided

Re: [RCSE] BUILDING A GENIE OR LT/S THIS WINTER?

2004-12-17 Thread Russ Young
Yes, as a matter of fact...building #3 LT/S this winter. Having never built anything more "scratch" then a couple of Todis and Maestros in the 70's then putting together several pre-made bagged planes and a moldy or 2 the last few years, I embarked on building, flying and campaigning two LT/S's in

[RCSE] Field Soldering Gun

2004-12-17 Thread Bill H
Thought I would add another possible solution to the thread. Back when I raced rc cars, a few of us used Weller TC201 or TC202 soldering pencils without their transformers with good results. They are fed with about 20 volts from their power supply, but seemed to work well with 12.5 volts at the tra

Re: [RCSE] BUILDING A GENIE OR LT/S THIS WINTER?

2004-12-17 Thread Loren Blinde
I know the feeling. I even started cutting templates for my LT/S wing last year. A four panel wing takes 5 templates x 2 (for upper/lower). I got bored after template #5, and frustrated that I couldn't find blue foam locally, so I ordered the cores from Les Horvath.. Upon opening the box, my