[RCSE] T/D flying for $$$$$

Hi all, Anyone interested in doing some contest for some bucks, I'm talking about a $50. to $200. entry fee with all of it paid back. They do it in a ton of amateur sports, from golf , bowling, bass fishing, ect. Any reason why not in T/D flying ? Anyone interested in the Midwest anyway ? I

RE: [RCSE] flying over water (off topic)

When I do go slope flying, it is almost always over water - the Pacific Ocean. My favorite spots to fly are Kahakuloa and Kapuna. If there was a problem, most of the time the wind will blow the plane back toward the slope and the plane will not end up in the water...but smack against the rocky fa

Re: [RCSE] "LSF is HOT in Kentucky!"

Yep, we have those in Texas that want to walk the 1K.  Tim Bennett a SLNT member did it on 8/28/05 and I was a witless.  It may be easier to get in the back of a pick up because you are near the airplane.    On at least one of his attempts I following the airplane in my truck, which failed, c

[RCSE] Prayer Time at Visalia

There has been a time of prayer made available at Visalia for the Fallfest Contest. It will be held at the flagpole 7:15 am to 7:30 am, Saturday and Sunday, before the pilots meeting. This will give us a chance to thank God for his many blessings, to continue to lift up those whose lives have

Re: [RCSE] flying over water (off topic)

Black wire is not usually from water... silicone or acid yea.. Would I trust it... I would have my doubts... Good for a ship you are flying over water. :-) Winch wrote: But would you trust it? If you've ever dealt with black wire disease you would always wonder. Besides, fresh water is for

Re: [RCSE] flying over water (off topic)

Well actually if you are flying over fresh water. and soak your electronics in a dielectric oil you can safely recover your gear. I bought Aerotrend's AeroPlate... saw it at the Wram show they run a little N gauge train in water at the show. As for what makes it aluring... I would guessthe risk

RE: [RCSE] flying over water (off topic)

RISK It's forbidden territory, if you screw up, in most cases, your airframe may or may not survive and your electronics will never be trustworthy again. Phil (who does it almost exclusively) RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to

[RCSE] flying over water (off topic)

Last weekend I spent a night on a local lake, Eagle Lake for those who might care. The trip had nothing to do with flying BTW, so naturally I brought a slow flier to play with in the morning the wind was nearly none existent do I took my little plane down to the beach. I flew for a short while and

[RCSE] Looking for the Soaring Junkie

Hey, Edgar, please ping me. Jim Deck 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 ba

Re: [RCSE] Big Bird XL (build time ?)

In a message dated 09/14/2005 1:07:04 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi, Anyone have a idea (about) how long it takes to build one of these ? Dave Hauch Dave, Once upon a time I built a Bridi B

[RCSE] paging Bill Grenoble (ping me)

Bill could you ping me. Dave Hauch www.git-r-built.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 format with MIME turned off. Email sent

RE: [RCSE] Servo Trays

Check with Craig Greening...I believe he has a tray that will work... -Sheldon- YNT uDesign -Original Message- From: Ben Diss [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 9:10 PM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] Servo Trays Who makes the little metal servo trays fo

Re: [RCSE] Long music wire????

Guys, Thanks for all the replies regarding my search for 48" music wire. I have a lot of responses both on RCSE and private. Thanks again! Shawn--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mark Drela <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > You can get dead-straight hard stainless steel wire from > www.smallparts.com in

RE: [RCSE] "Acapulco was a MAX task and landing!"

I'm gonna start forwarding all your posts to your wife. What is her e-mail address please? Brian Smith From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] "Acapulco was a MAX task and landing!" Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 15:00:31 -0400 You guys will be happy to hear that things went gr

[RCSE] FS01 Airfoil

I have obtained a Fred Sage Compulsion kit with the FS01 airfoil. Can anyone provide information and/or opinions on this airfoil's characteristics and performance? How does it fit into the spectrum of SD7037, SA7035, MH32, etc.? Any advice on use of reflex and camber? TIA -Ben RCSE-List fa

[RCSE] Got 3/64" (.047) music wire scrap?

Guys. . . I see Small Parts, Inc. has it in 10 piece bundles, but I have an immediate and urgent need for enough .046" or .047" music wire to make 8 pieces 1-1/2" long. Anyone have a little of this stuff they could send me pronto? If so, let me know what you want for your trouble. I'm at 26

Re: [RCSE] Big Bird XL (build time ?)

Would take me about 3 years. :-) At 04:02 AM 9/14/2005, D Hauch wrote: Hi, Anyone have a idea (about) how long it takes to build one of these ? Dave Hauch www.git-r-built.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] Servo Trays

Thanks everyone. Craig sells these from his double-secret, hard-to-remember website: http://www.servoframes.com/ -Ben Ben Diss wrote: Who makes the little metal servo trays for HS-5125's? RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to