Re: [RCSE] Size of carbon fiber rod needed?

2005-04-24 Thread Larry Taylor
I know 1/4 fiberglass rods works fine. I get them at Target/K-mart in the bicyle department. They are the 5ft poles that have flags on the end. They are bolted to the bikes and stick straight up. You can see them as they go down the street. If you use carbon you need to go larger. Larry Taylor

Re: [RCSE] What gage wire is needed to run a lead for 45?

2005-04-24 Thread Larry Taylor
The standard size wire ( 22 or 24 size) is fine. TWIST the wire that goes in the long runs. You can always add 10pf caps later if you have problems. Twisting the wire normally cansels out the RF that may be picked up by wires. If you add the caps put them as close to the Receiver as you can

[RCSE] Mylar Hinge Tape Sources?

2005-04-24 Thread David Garwood
My ancient stash of Airtronics Mylar Hinge Tape is all but used up. Who supplies this material or an acceptable substitute these days? // Dave Garwood Albany, New York _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today -

RE: [RCSE] Mylar Hinge Tape Sources?

2005-04-24 Thread David Garwood
Sorry to be a dumb ass and waste the list's time before making a thorough online search. I did find that there's a big difference between entering Mylar Hinge Tape in Google WITH and WITHOUT the quotation marks. Here's what I found this morning: New Creations RC http://www.newcreations-rc.com/

Re: Re: [RCSE] LSF Members - Change of the LSF By-Laws Proposal - Voting will close in 1 week

2005-04-24 Thread soar-soss
Yes From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2005/04/24 Sun AM 02:37:43 GMT To: Larry Storie [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], Woodie Sailplanes Exchange [EMAIL PROTECTED], RCSE Soaring Exchange Soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] LSF Members - Change of the LSF By-Laws

Re: [RCSE] Mylar Hinge Tape Sources?

2005-04-24 Thread AMA3655
Unfortunately your Google search missed the best source of hinge tape. Try Don Richmond at Hilaunch.com happy trails - Rob Glover In a message dated 4/24/2005 9:10:43 A.M. Central Standard Time, Soaring@airage.com writes: Here's what I found this morning:New Creations

[RCSE] Looking for a site where gel cell batteries are sold

2005-04-24 Thread Stan Myers
I have what is supposed to be a regulated 12vDC power supply. I'm currently using it with a 12v garden tractor battery to supply power to my Triton charger. Would like to find a place where I can buy a competitively priced gel cell. Any help out there? Stan RCSE-List facilities provided by

[RCSE] RE: Looking for a site where gel cell batteries are sold

2005-04-24 Thread Nathan Woods
Try West Marine. They are all over the place, and focus on nautical supplies, but they always have a good selection of gel cell batteries and also West Systems epoxy. Regards, Nathan Woods www.soaringusa.com -- Date: Sun, 24

Re: [RCSE] Looking for a site where gel cell batteries are sold

2005-04-24 Thread Peter Jensen
On Sun, Apr 24, 2005 at 03:44:29PM -0500, Stan Myers wrote: I have what is supposed to be a regulated 12vDC power supply. I'm currently using it with a 12v garden tractor battery to supply power to my Triton charger. Would like to find a place where I can buy a competitively priced gel

[RCSE] For Sale: Icon and Albatross

2005-04-24 Thread Marc Gellart
For Sale, the following two ships: F3B Icon: BP color scheme (Green, Lite Green, Yellow trim) on white over green bottoms (tips and stabs) and bright orange (center section). Servos, Multiplex Micros (R, E, F's) amd JRDS 368 (A's), has the stock 1100mah five cell pack (Checked and cycled at

[RCSE] Big Air in Big D

2005-04-24 Thread Mark Williams
WOW, what a day of soaring in Dallas, Tx. The first day in months on the weekend where I can remember the winds being below 20 MPH. Plus, we had awesome thermal activity. Everybody that came out found good air. Dewayne had his new Icon specked and his dad Walter did the same to his Eraser.

[RCSE] Big Air in Big D and LSF tasks witnessed and recorded?

2005-04-24 Thread GordySoar
WOW, what a day of soaring in Dallas, Tx. The first day in months on the weekend where I can remember the winds being below 20 MPH. Plus, we had awesome thermal activity.Everybody that came out found good air. Dewayne had his new Icon specked and his dad Walter did the same to his Eraser.

Re: [RCSE] What gage wire is needed to run a lead for 45?

2005-04-24 Thread Michael Lachowski
Stock servo wire you find sold is 22 for the heavy guage stuff and 26 for the normal servo wire. 22 guage can be pretty heavy, but no one sells 24 guage servo wire for models. One thing you can do is use 24 or 22 for the power and 26 for the signal lead. One thing you didn't say is what is

[RCSE] Info on lithium-polymer batteries???

2005-04-24 Thread Cameron
I am hearing a lot of talk about lithium-polymer batteries, but I don't know much about them. What is the real info with lithium-polymer batteries? Can they be used to replace either Tx or Rx Ni-Cd battery packs for RC applications? Can lithium-polymer batteries handle hi current draw

Re: [RCSE] Info on lithium-polymer batteries???

2005-04-24 Thread Matt Lydon
Li-Poly is the current defacto 'standard' for drive-battery applications. [EMAIL PROTECTED] weighs 13 oz, and can give it up at 60 amps. Minimal self-discharge, and guys are using them for Rx packs, along with voltage regulators, in giant scale, and I've seen a 2000mah li-poly setup for the

Re: [RCSE] Big Air in Big D and LSF tasks witnessed and recorded?

2005-04-24 Thread Jim Carlton
On Sunday 24 April 2005 08:14 pm, you wrote: WOW, what a day of soaring in Dallas, Tx. The first day in months on the weekend where I can remember the winds being below 20 MPH. Plus, we had awesome thermal activity. Lucky dog! (I have GOT to move!) Sounds like a perfect day for LSF Task

Re: [RCSE] Big Air in Big D

2005-04-24 Thread soar-soss
I was in Dallas yesterday, kinda a cool windy day, but very flyable. But I didn't; was visiting a cousin in Arlington. Will be in the Big D again tomorrow, D/FW; will let the Big Delta flap it's wings to Salt Lake City, have dinner with a flyer there, then back on the Delta to Medford, OR and

[RCSE] Info on Jacksonville Area Soaring Society Wanted

2005-04-24 Thread Cameron
Can anyone help me with information on the Jacksonville Area Soaring Society, please? Is there someone on this list whom belongs to the Jacksonville Area Soaring Society? Does anyone have some contact information for me on the Jacksonville Area Soaring Society, please? Thank you, Cameron

[RCSE] FS Bowman Sonic...

2005-04-24 Thread Paul Breed
I've cleaning out the garage. I have a Bowman sonic kit that I bought about three years ago, it is untouched. (http://www.bowmanshobbies.com/sonic.html) First $30 +Shipping takes it. (I live in San Diego, Shipping will be commercial UPS rates with no markup) PayPal preferred. PLEASE READ: The

[RCSE] gel cell batteries

2005-04-24 Thread d. o. darnell
12 volt gel cell batteries GOOGLE = 83,800 hits. Did you check there? 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.

[RCSE] Los Banos Scale weekend Report

2005-04-24 Thread Albert E. Wedworth
Hi All The SBSS Scale Aero Tow This Weekend Was a blast Lynsel Miller Did it againGreatWeather Conditions, The Scale aero tow awesome.Micro aero tow with a Slow Sticktowing aMicro Lo 100 foamy " Wild", Night flying. Man the slope was blown at times with Beautiful sunsets. Great

Re,Re: [RCSE] Re:mantis - for Herr Philmeister

2005-04-24 Thread Albert E. Wedworth
How about Bird of prey Sounds tough...Just like the Mantis Albert E. Wedworth ( AL ) ERA Capshaw Realestate REALTOR- ASSOCIATE Cell 530-228-9445 Fax 530-343-1715 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.10.2 - Release