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2005-02-24 Thread Sinoker
Hello, I'm thinking about purchasing and need information on suppliers of the Multiplex EVO 12. Who sells them and who has them in stock. Winston in Walla Walla [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECT

Re: [RCSE] Digital photography

2005-02-24 Thread Erich Merkel
Something that escapes most people is that the sensors in 8 MP non-SLR digitals are physically smaller than the sensors in 8 MP SLR's, so although the resolution of the two sensors will be equivalent, because of the smaller pixels the images produced by the smaller sized sensors will exhibit mor

Re: [RCSE] ATTN: Sharon 3.7 x-tail owners - radical flap modulation ?

2005-02-24 Thread Tom Hoopes
At 03:57 PM 2/24/05 -0800, Mike Smith wrote: All it means is that if you like to use the flap lever like an on/off switch on approach to a spot landing, you will almost certainly let the big flaps slow you down too much, and you will land short of the spot.  But if you are careful to establish th

Re: [RCSE] ATTN: Sharon 3.7 x-tail owners - radical flap modulation ?

2005-02-24 Thread Tom Hoopes
At 11:44 PM 2/24/05 +, Chris Veitch wrote: Tom   Re:- During landing, the Sharon doesn't like a lot of radical flap modulation.   Can you clarify what you mean by this, save me guessing as I am just kitting my electric one out at present.   TIA Chris   Hi Chris, The flaps are huge on the Sha

[RCSE] Looking for Jim Porter

2005-02-24 Thread LJolly
Jim, I have a message from Karel Koudelka for you. Please contact me Larry Jolly

[RCSE] Re:[RCSE]Kentucky flyin'

2005-02-24 Thread Jim Carlton
I will be down toward the Richmond, KY area on Saturday. How close is it to the Frankfort slope and anyone going to be out flying or is it too cold? I will be coming thru the Cinci area from Cleveland and would like to hook up with anyone who might be flying Sat afternoon. Jim RCSE-List facilit

[RCSE] nearly digital photography

2005-02-24 Thread Bill Johns
If anyone is interested in 35mm Nikons with Nikkor lenses I have a pair I'll be selling so I can afford more sailplanes (note obligatory reference to sailplanes ;-) ). If interested contact me off line. Cheers, Bill RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" an

Re: [RCSE] ATTN: Sharon 3.7 x-tail owners - radical flap modulation ?

2005-02-24 Thread Mike Smith
Oh, was that for Tom...?  Sorry.  Go ahead Tom, you tell him. Mike At 03:44 PM 2/24/2005, Chris Veitch wrote: Tom   Re:- During landing, the Sharon doesn't like a lot of radical flap modulation.   Can you clarify what you mean by this, save me guessing as I am just kitting my electric one out at

Re: [RCSE] ATTN: Sharon 3.7 x-tail owners - radical flap modulation ?

2005-02-24 Thread Mike Smith
All it means is that if you like to use the flap lever like an on/off switch on approach to a spot landing, you will almost certainly let the big flaps slow you down too much, and you will land short of the spot.  But if you are careful to establish the correct glide angle with perhaps 1/3 flap,

Re: [RCSE] ATTN: Sharon 3.7 x-tail owners - radical flap modulation ?

2005-02-24 Thread Chris Veitch
Tom   Re:- During landing, the Sharon doesn't like a lot of radical flap modulation.   Can you clarify what you mean by this, save me guessing as I am just kitting my electric one out at present.   TIA Chris   - Original Message - From: Tom Hoopes To: Stan Myers ;    

Re: [RCSE] Digital photography

2005-02-24 Thread Bill Johns
At 01:53 AM 2/24/2005, Anker Berg-Sonne wrote: There was some discussion quite a while back about what cameras to use for digital photography of planes. I recently purchased a Nikon D70 and have two lenses. ME too! Great camera. Just got it before Christmas and took off on a vacation. I noti

Re: [RCSE] Re: Winch solonoid kit

2005-02-24 Thread Andrew E Mileski
Andrew E Mileski wrote: For those considering it, note that you can pick up 12 Volt automotive relays pretty much anywhere that sells automotive fuses. With these you don't need resistors R1 and R2. Ignore my suggestion. Won't work. Sorry. -- Andrew E. Mileski RCSE-List facilities provided by Mo

Re: [RCSE] Re: Winch solonoid kit

2005-02-24 Thread Andrew E Mileski
Miami Mike wrote: Here's an improvement on the two LED idea. It's a cheap, simple, reliable, buzzer circuit that sounds off if either winch solenoid gets stuck: http://www.vvsss.com/buzzer/ Clever. For those considering it, note that you can pick up 12 Volt automotive relays pretty much anywhere th

RE: [RCSE] Digital photography

2005-02-24 Thread James V. Bacus
I have been using a Sony DSC-P9 for several years now, all the photography coverage for the Soaring Nats issue of Model Aviation for the past 3 years has been done with this camera. It fits in my pocket so I always have it with me, and I get the shots other might not. But, there are times I wo

Re: RE: [RCSE] Digital photography

2005-02-24 Thread Pat McCleave
John, The 8700 is a nice camera but it still has one major flaw in that it still has shutter lag. That makes it more difficult yet not impossible to get good high speed action shots. Other than that, it is a very nice camera. See Ya, Pat McCleave Wichita, KS > > From: John Derstine <[EMA

Re: [RCSE] Digital photography

2005-02-24 Thread Bill's Email
Anker Berg-Sonne wrote: There was some discussion quite a while back about what cameras to use for digital photography of planes. I recently purchased a Nikon D70 and have two lenses. The kit 18-70mm and a zoom tele 70-300mm - with digital you get the equivalent of 1.5 times the lens, so I rea

RE: [RCSE] Digital photography

2005-02-24 Thread John Derstine
I got a Nikon Cool pix 8700 for under $600.00. 8 megapixels. I like the small compact size and it will do everything I require of a camera and most of the larger SLR body types. No lens interchangeability but you can add lenses to the existing. Great for traveling to events. Wil Byers turned me on

RE: [RCSE] Digital photography

2005-02-24 Thread George Voss
You actually have 27-450, not 35-450. gv -Original Message- From: Anker Berg-Sonne [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2005 3:54 AM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] Digital photography There was some discussion quite a while back about what cameras to use for dig

[RCSE] RE: Scale Aerobatics on the slope - yep!

2005-02-24 Thread John Derstine
Well I did know you guys were doing it, but I forgot. Sorry. I’ll put it on my calendar. Buy that time I may have a new aerobatic ship together.   JD   Endless Mountain Models http://www.scalesoaring.com email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]   -Original Message- From: Tom Hoopes [

RE: [RCSE] Digital photography

2005-02-24 Thread jprouty
I have the same camera setup and am constantly amazed by how well it works. One of the features that I really like is the burst mode where I can hold the button down and the camera just fires away. I haven't experienced any lag in storing images yet which is just amazing considering how large the

[RCSE] Scale Aerobatics on the slope - yep!

2005-02-24 Thread Tom Hoopes
At 04:32 PM 2/24/05 -0500, John Derstine wrote: Guy: On the website  I see a slope combat event listed for that date?  Also, just curious how you plan to do scale aerobatic routines on a slope. I suppose it is possible if you limit the maneuvers to horizontal figures, and or count on thermaling t

Re: [RCSE] Digital photography

2005-02-24 Thread James V. Bacus
Yes, that is quite a nice camera, I wish I had one... At 03:53 AM 2/24/2005, Anker Berg-Sonne wrote: There was some discussion quite a while back about what cameras to use for digital photography of planes. I recently purchased a Nikon D70 and have two lenses. The kit 18-70mm and a zoom tele 70-

[RCSE] Digital photography

2005-02-24 Thread Anker Berg-Sonne
There was some discussion quite a while back about what cameras to use for digital photography of planes. I recently purchased a Nikon D70 and have two lenses. The kit 18-70mm and a zoom tele 70-300mm - with digital you get the equivalent of 1.5 times the lens, so I really have from 35mm to 450

RE: [RCSE] Scale Aerobatics at Eagle Butte

2005-02-24 Thread John Derstine
Guy: On the website I see a slope combat event listed for that date? Also, just curious how you plan to do scale aerobatic routines on a slope. I suppose it is possible if you limit the maneuvers to horizontal figures, and or count on thermaling to altitude first? How will you define the box? I t

Re: [RCSE] another 9303 question

2005-02-24 Thread Michael Lachowski
Not supported in the sailplane program. :-( Does anyone still use Crow? ai_333 wrote: is it possible to kick in reverse differential or turn on/off a mix from the position of the left stick. I have crow controlled from the left stick and I want to have reverse differential kick in when the

[RCSE] SoCal Slope Site List?

2005-02-24 Thread Jim Prouty
Hi All, While in SoCal in August I found a website that listed a whole bunch of slope sites along the SoCal coast. Unfortunately I can't find the website anymore and the one on the Inland Slope Rebel site doesn't list some of the slopes that we flew at: Redondo Beach, Palos Verdes, and Airport

[RCSE] Scale Aerobatics at Eagle Butte

2005-02-24 Thread GuyR
Less than a month to go! An introduction to Scale Aerobatics will be held at Eagle Butte Washington March 20. This is a fun intro level event with room for beginners and experts to try aerobatics with scale sailplanes and PSS models. See this link for details. http://mcs.rchomepage.com/ Guy

[RCSE] another 9303 question

2005-02-24 Thread ai_3333333
is it possible to kick in reverse differential or turn on/off a mix from the position of the left stick. I have crow controlled from the left stick and I want to have reverse differential kick in when the ailerons go up. I've been looking at ways to do this but can't seem to find the way??

[RCSE] Re: Winch solonoid kit

2005-02-24 Thread Miami Mike
Here's an improvement on the two LED idea. It's a cheap, simple, reliable, buzzer circuit that sounds off if either winch solenoid gets stuck: http://www.vvsss.com/buzzer/ -- Miami Mike Miami Mike's Profile: http://www.r

[RCSE] where to get mono in the US ??

2005-02-24 Thread MDM
Ive been using the Korean stuff for a few summers, time to try the good stuff. Thx, MDM -- MDM MDM's Profile: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/member.php?action=getinfo&userid=7716 View this thread: http://www.rcgroups.co

[RCSE] Torrey Pines Gull Wings News letter Special edition!

2005-02-24 Thread Steve Hurd
Dear Torrey Pines Gulls member: The March 2005 edition of the Torrey Pines Gulls Newsletter is now available at: http://www.torreypinesgulls.org/TPG2005-03.pdf This special issue features the upcoming International Handlaunch Glider Festival, for which the Torrey Pines Gulls is known the world

RE: [RCSE] 9303 Sailplane Modification

2005-02-24 Thread Hall, Stuart A
Wow, seems like yet another reason to buy an Evo 9. :-) -Original Message- From: Hank Schorz [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thu 2/24/2005 12:05 PM To: soaring@airage.com Cc: Subject: [RCSE] 9303 Sailplane Modification

[RCSE] 9303 Sailplane Modification

2005-02-24 Thread Hank Schorz
After using it for around 3 months in the conventional way (way it was intended to be used), I modified my JR 9303. This was also prompted by the way Joe has set up his 9303. He programmed the Elev D/R switch on the far left to be launch mode on/off  (toward you or down is on), and he progr

[RCSE] Re: Electric Tug Drive for Sale

2005-02-24 Thread Adam Till \(Cal\)
Darn...third time lucky?: http://www.rcgroups.com/links/index.php?id=4641 Worst case, please go to www.liftzone.com, and click on the article on the Ultrastick 120. Cheers, Adam Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2005 18:13:00 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Soaring@airage.com Subject: Electric Tug Drive for Sa

Re: [RCSE] dual conversion

2005-02-24 Thread Bill Conkling
I don't agree that Single Conversion recievers have limited range. Now, there are a group of recievers that have been designed for light weight and small size that do exhibit short range, but they have been designed for small, park flyers and indoor apl;;ications where long range is not an issue,

Re: [RCSE] Another 9303 camber question

2005-02-24 Thread Daryl Perkins
A! Sounds like a royal pain in the a@@ to me I have two words for you guys. Airtronics... and Stylus. ;-) Daryl Perkins - Team Airtronics Adding to my list of what sucks - 2M, V-Tails, a certain radio and its camber function programmability... ;-) Standard disclaimer

[RCSE] Cross Country

2005-02-24 Thread Dudley Dufort
Sacramento Valley Soaring Society (SVSS) is pleased to announce our annual 2-day Cross Country event on May 21st & 22nd. You'll find complete details and an entry form on the SVSS web site. Also, you might want to pencil in on your calendar, Spring Fling. June 25th and 26th. Our world class

[RCSE] Another 9303 camber question

2005-02-24 Thread B Rad
A friend of mine (Bruce Hobbs) has been helping me set up a open-class sailplane using the JR 9303. The problem we accoutered is how to inhibit the thumb sliders on each side of the transmitter. With the available 5 flight modes, it was decided the throttle stick would be used for the camber.

Re: [RCSE] 9303 camber program question

2005-02-24 Thread Michael Lachowski
I don't use camber sliders. I always use presets. Have you tried reflex? Do you have to make the aileron travel go to 150% for reflex to work properly? I always make sure that I have travels set so that camber moves the entire TE evenly. Either through increasing travel or increasing the mix ra

Re: [RCSE] Oops!

2005-02-24 Thread Jimmy Andrews
The mirror site has thumbnails: http://zeeb.at/oops/ James V. Bacus wrote: I think Kukral sent this to TK who sent this to me, who I now send to you all... this link. The Oops List http://www.micom.net/oops/ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe