RE: [RCSE] Carbon Supra #48 flies - weight < 61 oz !

2006-02-16 Thread Donald B. Barker
For pictures go the Supra build thread and work your way towards the end (page 8 and 9). I forgot to add the link to the thread on RC Groups http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=429879 don RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" req

RE: [RCSE] Molded Supra Antenna Placement - bottom placement

2006-02-16 Thread Donald B. Barker
Update on antenna placement question I posed on Tuesday. I did a fair amount of range testing today before I maidened my new carbon Supra #48. I tried the thick walled plastic tube along the tailboom - works but only what I consider to be very marginal range (approx 120 feet). Shortening a lon

[RCSE] Carbon Supra #48 flies - weight < 61 oz !

2006-02-16 Thread Donald B. Barker
Some may say I am a weight weenie. I say I am an engineer who knows how to trim out excesses and still keep the product reliable. Maidened carbon Supra #48 today. Yes, it is everything people are saying it is. I won't repeat flying characteristics that have been mentioned many times. I will brief

Re: [RCSE] Olympics - off topic and SWC thanks

2006-02-16 Thread James V. Bacus
In fact, check this video out that I shot from about 3:19 until the end, I knew I had video of this model. http://www.jimbacus.net/blog/video/JR_Aerotow_2005.mov At 09:34 PM 2/16/2006, James V. Bacus wrote: If this is the DG800S I saw at the JR Aerotow I am so envious! Jim Downers Grove, I

[RCSE] "I pity the fool..er USA soaring pilot hasn't chipped in for our F3J Team!"

2006-02-16 Thread GordySoar
Okay so the Mr T thing doesn't quite work any more   But step up guys.  Jim has a lot better things to do that color in that fill chart showing how much is past (by the way in RC Soaring we count down Jim! :-)   This is OUR chance to really show our support. Horizon said it was time for R

[RCSE] US F3J Donations - Thanks!!!

2006-02-16 Thread Jim Monaco
One of the distinct privileges of being the US Team Manager is the opportunity to be involved with the fantastic people in the soaring community.  I am very humbled by the generous support of the people and clubs in this sport.  In addition to the recent donations by Airtronics, JR and Kenn

Re: [RCSE] Olympics - off topic and SWC thanks

2006-02-16 Thread James V. Bacus
Mike, If this is the DG800S I saw at the JR Aerotow I am so envious! That model is the most top of the line ship I have ever seen. I was enquiring with the guy that had one, he didn't really lead me to believe it would be practical bringing them into the USA. Looking forward to flying with

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2006-02-16 Thread mrmaserati
Hi Mike and Barry, checked my #16 and it appears that my rear bolt only extends out of the bottom of the wing 5mm and only has 3 to 3.5mm of engagement and the front bolt doesn't have much more than 5mm engagement. My reccomendation is to go to an additional 5mm of wing bolt length, both front

Re: [RCSE] Supra Problem/ being fixed - dimensions

2006-02-16 Thread Hilaunch
In a message dated 2/16/06 12:00:35 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:   I am only posting this so other Supra flyers can inspect there ships to see if they need to get a longer screw for the rear bolt. We would hate to loose any ships to this problem.  

[RCSE] Supra Problem/ being fixed

2006-02-16 Thread Mike Fox
Hi Guys,   While building my Supra, I found a small problem that could have turned into a large problem. I talked to Barry today and they are fixing the problem. Very Simple. It is just a matter of having the wrong hardware.   I did a couple mod's to mine just for my sake,,,I put little lin

[RCSE] F3B Teaming at the Nats

2006-02-16 Thread mrmaserati
I have sent my F3B entry for the Nats in on ch 29 and am looking for 3 other interested parties to team with. There may a couple of practice sessions in the Chicago area this spring or early summer before the Nats that I plan on attending and any one who is interested would be welcome to parti