[RCSE] Re: flight sims for the mac

2008-02-03 Thread MSu1049321
I am a big fan of X-Plane by Laminar Research. It is real flight sim software for the mac, some versions are even FAA-approved for flight training, and it is also used by the folks at Scaled Composites to simulate and train for operations of their spaceship one and spaceship two rocket planes

Re: [RCSE] Flight Sims for Mac

2008-02-03 Thread Doug McLaren
On Sun, Feb 03, 2008 at 08:52:18AM -0600, Harold Jackson wrote: > Does anyone know of a flight simulator for Macs. I still have my pc but am > converting quickly back to a Mac. Of course, I would prefer one with good > glider sims. CRRCsim says it works on MacOS X. http://crrcsim.sourcefo

Re: [RCSE] DIRECTIONS to SWC @ Schnepf Farms site

2008-02-03 Thread Skip Richards
That was a really long url, huh? Lemme try posting this one - won't get truncated. *http://tinyurl.com/2yvnzw Same info - a map to Schnepf Farms * Jack Strother wrote: Thanks a bunch.. Jack & Karen -- Jack Strother Granger, IN LSF 2948 LSF Level V #117 LSF Official 1996 -

Re: [RCSE] Flight Sims for Mac

2008-02-03 Thread Michael Whitman
I haven't found any good flight sims for the Mac but if you install Windows on a Mac under BootCamp on one of the newer Intel-based Macs, you can run something like FSOne. Granted, you have to boot into Windows but it's all on the same machine. Mike On Feb 3, 2008, at 6:52 AM, Harold Ja

[RCSE] "Great Air in Argentina Today!"

2008-02-03 Thread GordySoar
well, probably :-) I do know for sure that it was a fantastic day of soaring conditions in Louisville! I got to the field at about 11:30 to be greeted by light winds, cool but nice temps and a sky filled with massive, long white cloud streets, wa up high. You know you are in for

[RCSE] DIRECTIONS to SWC @ Schnepf Farms site

2008-02-03 Thread Skip Richards
Click the link below for directions from Central Phoenix Original Message Subject: [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent this to you using Google Maps: Driving directions to Ray Schnepf Farms 22601 E Cloud Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85242 Date: Sun, 03 Feb 2008 13:18:29 -0800 From: [EMAIL PRO

Re: [RCSE] 4 pin connectors

2008-02-03 Thread Mike Lachowski
Graupner / Multiplex 6-pin is nice. A little easier to assemble / disassemble than the Deans. Also, you need proper strain releif. After soldering, heat stringing, either cover the whole thing with one big piece of heat shrink for the Deans, I think about 1/2" tube fits over it. Or you can

Re: [RCSE] Phil Barns Video

2008-02-03 Thread Ed Whyte
Thank you Phil, That covers it for me. I have an up coming project that may require me to go to Glass bagging instead of the Obeche. Thanks to all who responded. EW ED WHYTE WHYTE WINGS 7207 CORNERSTONE DR. CALEDONIA, MI 49316 (616) 698-8668 - Original Message - From: "Phil Barnes" <[E

Re: [RCSE] Phil Barns Video

2008-02-03 Thread Phil Barnes
The videos are still for sale from the guy who shot the video and has handled the sales and marketing from day one until today. It is Bill Haymaker who made the video happen and markets it at a very fair price ;-) http://home.paonline.com/hayman/PAGE2.htm - Original Message - From:

[RCSE] Phil Barns Video

2008-02-03 Thread Ed Whyte
Hi Marc and All; I am looking for a copy of Phil Barns wing bagging DVD. Anyone out there with a copy they would like to part with please get back to me off the exchange. Thanks. EW. ED WHYTE WHYTE WINGS 7207 CORNERSTONE DR. CALEDONIA, MI 49316 (616) 698-8668 RCSE-List facilities provided b

Re: [RCSE] CASL Contest Help ? - website

2008-02-03 Thread Hilaunch
In a message dated 2/3/2008 9:30:08 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: How can I find a map to the flying site. apparently I am challenged Jack, Check the Schnepf farms web site for directions. _www.schnepffarms.com_ (http://www.schnepffarms.com) Don Richmo

[RCSE] CASL Contest Help ?

2008-02-03 Thread Jack Strother
How can I find a map to the flying site. apparently I am challenged TIA Jack -- Jack Strother Granger, IN LSF 2948 LSF Level V #117 LSF Official 1996 - 2004 CSS Gold RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL

[RCSE] F3J Team Fundraising Brochure

2008-02-03 Thread Jim Monaco
Many of you have expressed interest in helping the US Team raise the needed funds for this years WC. Following is a link to a brochure that your can print and use to help promote our fundraising activities at your local club meetings, events, and hobby stores. Thanks again for all your support...

[RCSE] Registration Open for F3J in the Rockies

2008-02-03 Thread Jim Monaco
Registration is now open for F3J in the Rockies to be held in Denver, Colorado over Memorial Day weekend May 24-25, 2008. We expect to have a good turnout with a number of out of town pilots including some of the US F3J Team who will be preparing for the Worlds in Turkey! Sign up at: http://www.r

[RCSE] Flight Sims for Mac

2008-02-03 Thread Harold Jackson
Does anyone know of a flight simulator for Macs. I still have my pc but am converting quickly back to a Mac. Of course, I would prefer one with good glider sims. Harold Jackson RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROT

Re: [RCSE] 4 pin connectors

2008-02-03 Thread Anker Berg-Sonne
Another option is to use the 15 pin connectors for PC serial plugs. Several of the moldie manufacturers use them. Anker Jay Hunter wrote: You could try the multipex 6 pin connector. Its a bit bigger, and easier to work with. On Feb 3, 2008 8:23 AM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] 4 pin connectors

2008-02-03 Thread Jay Hunter
You could try the multipex 6 pin connector. Its a bit bigger, and easier to work with. On Feb 3, 2008 8:23 AM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm assembling a model with a 2 piece wing that bolts onto an AVA fuse. > Does > anyone have any advise on some thing better than the 4 pin deans > connecto

[RCSE] 4 pin connectors

2008-02-03 Thread ivanbrian
I'm assembling a model with a 2 piece wing that bolts onto an AVA fuse. Does anyone have any advise on some thing better than the 4 pin deans connectors I normally use? After a month or so I end up breaking the wires on them and they are getting harder and harder for my old arthritic fingers to

RE: [RCSE] Re:Stretching things a bit?

2008-02-03 Thread TG Bean
Congratulations Lincoln, that was an excellent example of Stealth Humor. :)> Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2008 23:17:13 -0500> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Soaring@airage.com> Subject: [RCSE] Re:Stretching things a bit? > > Of course I was being completely serious with no attempt at humor. And > it co

[RCSE] Turkeys for Turkey :-)

2008-02-03 Thread Craig Allen
Here is one of the planes Bob McGowan is selling to help finance his and AJ's trip to the world F3J's in Turkey.. http://bayrc.com/boards/viewtopic.php?p=37087#37087 It's not really a Turkey So make an offer :-) I just want to dispel and rumors about Bob... I looked over his entire h