Re: [RCSE] Re: Programming tricks help

2005-03-23 Thread Bill's Email
Joe Wurts wrote: I wrote up my thoughts on programming the 9303 a while ago, and sent it off to JR. I've heard that it is available on their website somewhere, but I've not ever hunted it down. I'm sure that someone on RCSE will kindly assist here in locating the URL. Typical engineer, leave all

[RCSE] Re: Programming tricks help

2005-03-23 Thread Joe Wurts
Jim, I found that the stock manual that is supplied with the radio did a pretty good job for me in explaining the "how" of the programming. From what I can glean from your email, you are looking for more of the "what" or even the "why" of how you set up an airplane. I wrote up my thoughts on pro

Re: [RCSE] 51 MHz base loaded antenna for 9303

2005-03-23 Thread Larry Taylor
The Small Ant will not radiate off the end. Most fliers know that the worst rf radiation is off the end of any antenna. When you are having problems controlling your Sailplane the first thing to do is to align your TX Antenna in the same physical plane as the RX Antenna in the Fuse. That's the

Re: [RCSE] 51 MHz base loaded antenna for 9303

2005-03-23 Thread miamimike
Larry Taylor wrote: >Remember to do a >Range check( Full Ant ) before you install the Antenna by having some one >drive with your radio and find out where it starts to fail.( a 2 way radio >works good here) Mark that location and do the same with your new Antenna... Don't forget to take the di

Re: [RCSE] 51 MHz base loaded antenna for 9303

2005-03-23 Thread Larry Taylor
The Module for a ham channel is designed to use the stock Ant on the radio. The smily Ants are designed to replace that Antenna. If you look at all the Antennas in the impound they are at different lenghts. They all use the same kind of Antenna just different adapters for the radios. Remember to

[RCSE] Anyone have Joiners for the Stork 1?

2005-03-23 Thread GordySoar
Hi guys,   I am looking for a set of 3 degree joiners for the Stork 1.  It came with really flat hedral, and shortly after it was introduced, extra hedral joiners were introduced. Could use a set. Gordy toronto

Re: [RCSE] Solenoid LED's and SOUND!

2005-03-23 Thread miamimike
Cal Posthuma wrote: >Miami" Mike has oked me to produce kits of his LED and sound system. I'm happy to see Cal building and selling these units. Whether you buy them or build your own, I hope they save some of your sailplanes from disaster. Mike -- Winch Solenoid Safety Buzzer - http://www.vvss

RE: [RCSE] 51 MHz base loaded antenna for 9303

2005-03-23 Thread glide
I've used the Smiley antenna on an Airtronics Stylus transmitting on 50 MHz (six meters). I mainly fly sailplanes and I never had a problem with range when I used this particular antenna. Al - WH6VE AMA #506081 -Original Message- From: James R MacLean [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed

[RCSE] 51 MHz base loaded antenna for 9303

2005-03-23 Thread James R MacLean
I am interested in a shorter antenna for my JR9303. A base loaded antenna and adapter is available but specified only for 72 MHz. operation. Is there an option for 51 MHz operation? I have succesfully used a Smiley rubber ducky on 51 MHz. with a Futaba transmitter with my power planes but I am unc

[RCSE] Programming tricks help

2005-03-23 Thread James R MacLean
So I have got this nifty new JR9303 radio and a beloved full house sailplane. I know the plane flies very well and all the servos are set up etc. The flight program resides in a Futaba transmitter so I am starting over again pretty much. Neutrals and reversing is a piece of cake but now I have fi

[RCSE]

2005-03-23 Thread stef FUKUOKA
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 MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally

[RCSE] CSS Memorial - OVSS #1

2005-03-23 Thread Steve Siebenaler
Make a note on your contest calendars… May 21/22 is the Cincinnati Soaring Society’s Memorial Contest.  This is the first OVSS contest of the 2005 season.  We all need to start practicing to give OVSS repeat champion Rich Burnoski a run for his money this year.  See the link below for more

Re: [RCSE] Nostalgia Question

2005-03-23 Thread Mark Miller
I read the rules but it was kind of unclear. All that was stated was that you could not change the size or shape. If it means that each individual component (rudder, vertical fin as two pieces) then yes it is not legal. If you took the whole assembly (rudder and fin together) it is legal as I am no

RE: [RCSE] zip start wanted

2005-03-23 Thread George Voss
Mark, I tried emailing you on the 2 you mentioned on RCSE a few days ago, but it bounced. Let me know you get 2 copies of this one and I won't go through RCSE next time. What I'm looking for is about a 75-100' launch. The plane weighs 40 oz's. I don't know how much pull. I'd guess 10 lbs would

Re: [RCSE] BEC ESC?

2005-03-23 Thread miamimike
Howard Mark (Mark Howard?) wrote: >Anybody make a BEC ESC suitable for an unlimited size sailplane (speed 600) - >50 amps or so? >Needs to run 6 servos. Most ESC's recommend only 2 or 3 sevos. If you don't want to use a separate receiver battery pack then you need either a UBEC: http://www.hobb

[RCSE] Good Vendor alert

2005-03-23 Thread George Voss
I put my name on the list for one of EMM's 100" Nimbus 4 sailplanes late last year. John recently got the plane in and shipped it in a timely fashion. All the parts arrived and the kit is really neat. 'Well worth the $250 for a scale model. Give EMM a shot at your business. George Voss RCSE-L

[RCSE] zip start wanted

2005-03-23 Thread George Voss
I'm looking for a zip start for an Ava. I'm thinking 10-25' of rubber and 50' of line. Does anyone have anything along that line for sale? gv RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and

[RCSE] To Gordy

2005-03-23 Thread Jo Grini
My emails are bouncing on your account... Hilsen (Regards) Jojowww.grini.no

Re: [RCSE] Nostalgia Question

2005-03-23 Thread strotherbj
Mark, Check the LSF website. There used to be a page with the Rules on it,  as provided by JAck Iafret, as a coursety to the soaring public.   --Jack Strother Granger, IN LSF 2948 LSF Level V #117 LSF Official 1996 - 2004 CSS Gold   -- Original message -- > I have a questi

Re: [RCSE] Alternatives to winch launching

2005-03-23 Thread Jo Grini
Nothing stops this man... http://www.f3x.no/f3j/2002/bilder/Blades2_l.jpg From our trip to Finland WC F3J in 2002 http://www.f3x.no/f3j/2002/ BTW you dont need winch. Just hook up 150m mono in the ground and use it as a bungee. Good 150-160m starts and with a 4-5m/s head wind you easily go beyond

[RCSE] Solenoid LED's and SOUND!

2005-03-23 Thread Cal Posthuma
Miami" Mike has oked me to produce kits of his LED and sound system.   I am currently building a prototype of his design.   I will be using my LED's + his sound circuit.   If I go into production the prices will like this:  Sound add on module to existing LED's will be $20 for kit and $30 as

Re: [RCSE] Alternatives to winch launching

2005-03-23 Thread James V. Bacus
Ah, it was Jim McCarthy who was telling me about this... he just reminded me of the story. They were doing this over in Turkey with full carbon F3B ships and 400m of strong mono. Yowsa! At 10:34 PM 3/22/2005, James V. Bacus wrote: BUT... what I am looking forward to doing someday are those ATV

[RCSE] Nostalgia Question

2005-03-23 Thread Mark Miller
I have a question for the Nostalgia rules type guys out there. If I have a design with a balance tab on the rudder and change it to a straight rudder is it still legal. All sizes and outlines of the vertical fin and rudder are unchanged except for the balance tab. Mark Miller Isthmus Models

Re: [RCSE] BEC ESC?

2005-03-23 Thread Brian Chan
At 10:33 AM -0700 3/23/05, Howard Mark wrote: Anybody make a BEC ESC suitable for an unlimited size sailplane (speed 600) - 50 amps or so? Needs to run 6 servos. Most ESC's recommend only 2 or 3 sevos. TIA Mark Brushed or brushless? If you really meant the tin can "sp600", it can't habdle 50 amp

Re: [RCSE] Soprano Review On Liftzone

2005-03-23 Thread James V. Bacus
I haven't had my Soprano out yet but I have both ready to fly and compare. But I have seen the Soprano fly and I could tell you a couple things already. But I'll keep that to myself until I have some stick time on the Soprano. At 06:40 AM 3/23/2005, Peter wrote: Anyone flown a Ava and a Sopra

Re: [RCSE] Crank it up!

2005-03-23 Thread Wwing
In a message dated 03/22/2005 11:28:54 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think I found the new accessory for the field beverage sphere!http://www.lehmans.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=1670&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=701&iSubCat=702&iProductID=1670It would be a goo

[RCSE] BEC ESC?

2005-03-23 Thread Howard Mark
Anybody make a BEC ESC suitable for an unlimited size sailplane (speed 600) - 50 amps or so? Needs to run 6 servos. Most ESC's recommend only 2 or 3 sevos. TIA Mark This message is intended only for the use of th

[RCSE] Safety rules - do you have them?

2005-03-23 Thread Dave Brombaugh
I tend to start decent discussions with my posts, hopefully this will be a good one too. I've been selected as the safety officer for the Seattle Area Soaring Society (SASS) this year. I have been tasked with updating our Safety rules, and providing a nice, simple handout that covers both AMA's a

RE: [RCSE] Crank it up!

2005-03-23 Thread Dave Brombaugh
I'll be sure to include one of these in my "what do you have in your toolbox?" summary. :) -Original Message- From: Jimmy Andrews [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 04:27 To: soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] Crank it up! Better to save ones' strength for laun

Re: [RCSE] Continuous Loop Winch? Neither dogs or rabbits fly!

2005-03-23 Thread Hilaunch
In a message dated 3/22/2005 10:52:22 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Continuous loops are used with dog lure machines, which are virtuallyidentical to sailplane winches, and pulleys made for the purpose areavailable from Injoy.     The motors and accessories for Injoy are gr

RE: [RCSE] Alternatives to winch launching

2005-03-23 Thread John Derstine
ATV tows were performed with 1/3 sailplanes at the 2000 Elmira aerotow. We used the scale nose release believe it or not, releasing just as the glider passed over the ATV on to the 900 foot Harris Hill slope. Endless Mountain Models http://www.scalesoaring.com email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > -

Re: [RCSE] Crank it up!

2005-03-23 Thread Steve Meyer
Think we can modify it to be powered from a winch? At 11:28 PM 3/22/2005, James V. Bacus wrote: I think I found the new accessory for the field beverage sphere! http://www.lehmans.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=1670&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=701&iSubCat=702&iProductID=1670 It would be a

Re: [RCSE] Soprano Review On Liftzone

2005-03-23 Thread Peter
Anyone flown a Ava and a Soprano for comparisons? My Ava is weighting in at 41oz. The rudder on the Ava is much bigger. I did fly it in some wind, I can add up to 33oz to mine. Peter" RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL

Re: [RCSE] Crank it up!

2005-03-23 Thread Jimmy Andrews
Better to save ones' strength for launching gliders http://www.mytailgate.com/Gas-Powered-Blender.html [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kool !! -- Jack Strother Granger, IN LSF 2948 LSF Level V #117 LSF Official 1996 - 2004 CSS Gold -- Original message -- > I thin

Re: [RCSE] Crank it up!

2005-03-23 Thread strotherbj
Kool !!   --Jack Strother Granger, IN LSF 2948 LSF Level V #117 LSF Official 1996 - 2004 CSS Gold   -- Original message -- > I think I found the new accessory for the field beverage sphere! > > http://www.lehmans.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=1670&itemType=PRO