RE: [RCSE] Berg Receivers

2005-07-12 Thread bill
material)  and 34.95 without a case.  http://www.castlecreations.com/images/bergpage_01.jpg   Bill From: TJB [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2005 10:30 PMTo: Lee Cox; soaring mail pageSubject: Re: [RCSE] Berg Receivers Berg sort of went out of production and is supposedly selli

Re: [RCSE] FREE issue of RCSD!

2004-02-28 Thread Bill
At 09:19 AM 2/28/2004, Bill & Bunny Kuhlman wrote: RCSE members, Gordy has talked almost incessantly about RC Soaring Digest and all of the cool stuff published therein each month. OK, here's your chance to get a FREE issue and see what he's been talking about! Simp

Re: [RCSE] FREE issue of RCSD!

2004-02-28 Thread Bill
life. We don't ALL like skegs now do we (running for my NOMEX undies)? ;-) Cheers, Bill RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages mu

W was Re: [RCSE] lead scare

2004-03-30 Thread Bill
ty of lead and is non toxic. Unfortunately it is nearly impossible to obtain in any meaningful quantity in powdered form and is so incredibly hard it cannot be cut by mere mortals. I hoard the small (but weighty) quantity I have for those occasions for when lead just isn't dense eno

Re: [RCSE] a real financial solution

2004-04-08 Thread Bill
t--no spam?) Bill -- Follow your bliss.Joseph Campbell Bill Johns Pullman, WA 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

Re: [RCSE] Skeg teeth?

2004-05-13 Thread Bill
At 08:06 AM 5/13/2004, Bill Swingle wrote: OK guys, this is a Thursday. Yet, the volume of messages so far today is looking much like the dirth seen on Fridays. Come on now, lets step it up. So, how many teeth should my skeg have on my Skeeter? You, sir, are a trouble maker. ;-) How many do you

[RCSE] =:-o

2004-05-11 Thread Bill
I was cleaning out a corner and found a NIB (?) Ringmaster Jr. I wonder what that's worth??? I'll bet no one on this list has ever heard of the Strathmoor Model Airplane Club. Cheers, Bill -- Follow your bliss.Joseph Campbell Bill Johns Pullman, WA RCSE-List facilities p

RE: [RCSE] fyi

2004-05-21 Thread Bill
/level. I find it hard to believe that could actually happen. Bill -- Follow your bliss.Joseph Campbell Bill Johns Pullman, WA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subsc

[RCSE] WTB: Stratos SL wing panels

2004-06-24 Thread Bill
Greetings! I'm looking for the center and right wing panels for a Stratos SL. Either that or a whole new wing. Would prefer red otherwise I'll simply make a fashion statement. Anyone? Bill -- Life: The only question you have is how far down the rabbit hole you wish to go?

[RCSE] antenna problem

2004-07-07 Thread Bill
out 5 months or so and I'm wondering if they made a bad batch. I'm not even gonna try to fix it. I thought I'd simply send it back to the manufacturer and see if I can get it replaced. Anyone have a surface mailing address for the Becker? Thanks, Bill -- In general, the art of

Re: [RCSE] Growing list. Inbox Filters

2004-07-15 Thread Bill
ttachment is trashed before it ever gets to my machine. Cheers, Bill -- In general, the art of government consists in taking as much money as possible from one party of the citizens to give to the other. Voltaire Bill Johns Pullman, WA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News.

Re: [RCSE] Muncie, Indiana ROCKS!!!!!!!!!

2004-08-01 Thread Bill
time that has caught my eye, my "Barney" ICON lite looks small next to it. Imagine that... Does anyone have a picture or two? What's so special that caught your eye? Bill -- Possibility is the secret heart of time. John O'

[RCSE] Please note our new e-mail address!

2001-07-01 Thread bill
Your message has been forwarded to our new address. There is no need to resend it. Please use the new address when writing to us in the future. Thank you. -- Bill Bardon COMPUTASSIST Omaha, Nebraska http://www.computassistomaha.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send

RE: [RCSE] skegs and teeth

2005-03-16 Thread Bill Johns
ination of titanium and carbon fiber. I dunno how it'd work but you'd get a gazillion cool points. ;-) Bill RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubs

Re: [RCSE] Wanted: Multiplex Antenna

2005-03-18 Thread Bill Swingle
en them so be aware of it and the possible limitations it COULD impart to a specific plane. Personally, I fly foamies with the Smiley and crunchies with the stock. Though number 2 in performance, the Becker is the coolest. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airpla

Re: [RCSE] Wanted: Multiplex Antenna

2005-03-18 Thread Bill Swingle
minimum loss to any of these coiled antennas is quoted to be 15%. But I've never experienced that personally. My saying is "the shorter the antenna, the worser the performance". I've never found anything that disagrees with this though I'd love to find one. Bill Swingle Ja

Re: [RCSE] Skeg - rod or blade?

2005-03-20 Thread Bill Johns
ible form. Try it, other than looking like a TD plane with a drippy nose/head cold, it might work just fine. ;-) Bill RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and uns

Re: [RCSE] Antenna hanging outside a Pike partially

2005-03-25 Thread Bill Swingle
ut drawing conclusions and test everything as best you can. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA 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

Re: [RCSE] Shadow 3

2005-03-25 Thread Bill Swingle
So what's the URL to check it out or buy one? Bill Swingle 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 fo

Re: [RCSE] Antenna hanging out

2005-03-25 Thread Bill Swingle
t not reliably without more experience than I have. Bill Swingle 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

[RCSE] interesting reading

2005-03-27 Thread Bill Johns
indy ridges and point to useful techniques for utilizing winds on flat lands. Most interesting. Get a copy of you can find one. Cheers, Bill RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that

Re: [RCSE] Signal strength switch?

2005-03-31 Thread Bill Swingle
turned it into a life safety issue... Bill Swingle 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] Shadow 3 Rx

2005-04-01 Thread Bill Swingle
Does the Shadow 3 receiver require reprogramming every time power is turned off? Is this a possibility? The manual recommends "checking" the failsafe before every flight. Smart to do, but how often will reprogramming be required? Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities p

[RCSE] vacuum pumps

2005-04-05 Thread Bill Johns
s anyone have a pump they want to part with for a reasonable price?? Contact me off line on that one. Thanks, Bill Johns -- Goals are deceptive. The unaimed arrow never misses. Bill Johns Colton, WA USA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and &q

Re: [RCSE] (RCSE) AMA numbers

2005-04-09 Thread Bill Johns
At 02:11 PM 4/9/2005, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am just curious whether anyone has a clue what the numbers where running in 1958? SWAG ALERT!! I was about 15 or so when I got my AMA number, about 1958: My number: 27319 Cheers, Bill Johns RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News

RE: [RCSE] PCM failsafe - which position?

2005-04-09 Thread Bill DelHagen
I set it to full crow. As a slope racer, most of my flying is fairly close to the ground and so the best I can hope for is that it slows down before it hits. Bill DelHagen [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Tom Watson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Soaring Exchange Subject: [RCSE] PCM failsafe -

Re: [RCSE] AMA numbers

2005-04-10 Thread Bill Johns
? Was that ever a rule? It obviously isn't a rule now. If it were a rule, when did it change? Why?? Cheers, Bill Johns Goals are deceptive. The unaimed arrow never misses. Bill Johns Colton, WA USA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" a

[RCSE] "Its not too late to donate to Bill's new ICON fund!"

2005-04-12 Thread Bill Johns
Those interested please contact me off-line for cash transfer options. It's worth a try, right??? ;-) Bill RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe

[RCSE] Plane came down.

2005-04-12 Thread Bill Swingle
e my baseloaded shorty antenna. But all and all, I can't complain. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages mu

[RCSE] Short Antennas Where?

2005-04-12 Thread Bill Swingle
I have a shortened Receiver antenna that I kinda like but I can't remember where I bought it. It's approximately a 1.25 inch long coil about the diameter of a pencil. The coil is shiny copper wire covered in a clear plastic. Any one know the web site where I bought the thing? Bi

Re: [RCSE] Plane came down.

2005-04-12 Thread Bill Swingle
>>Put a load on her Bill, let us know the results... OK, I just walked to my shop and put a load on the LiPoly battery (working from home has it's advantages). I turned the load on but as I walked back to my chair, it died. It lasted only 1.5 minutes with a load that should have last

[RCSE] Abused LiPoly Battery Under Load

2005-04-13 Thread Bill Swingle
dies quickly. It's a 700mAh pack. But now I'm only getting ~80mAh. I may test it again to see if it gets better. But I'm loosing my enthusiasm and have ordered a replacement. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscri

[RCSE] Lite Stick?

2005-04-14 Thread Bill Swingle
I just tried to buy another GWS Lite Stick but can't find it anymore. The last one I bought cost only 29$ and weighed ~5 ounces RTF. Now I want to replace it. Anyone know where to buy one of the little things? Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane

Re: [RCSE] data storage for JR9303

2005-04-15 Thread Bill Swingle
idering how long the radio has been around. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA 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

Re: Re: Re: [RCSE] Pretty Mantis Fuse Kit

2005-04-15 Thread Bill Johns
. Well, I think of it as "pretty". Darn it all, if the manly man finds "Pretty Mantis" unacceptable, I doubt if "Cute Mantis " will cut it either, huh. ;-) Bill PS. Has anyone suggested "Manly Mantis"? Just curious. . . . .oh yeah, ;-) RCSE-List fac

Re: [RCSE] New post: hi starts

2005-04-18 Thread Bill Swingle
SF bay area at the time, now Sacramento, held the BASH record of being smacked the most by bungee's. He was hit by everybody's bungee. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [

Re: [RCSE] Spirit of 76 foam 2-meter

2005-04-21 Thread Bill Swingle
t served it's purpose well. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA 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 t

RE: [RCSE] Ultimate soaring car?

2005-05-02 Thread Bill Johns
things are coming in at $48K. Sheiiish, you could buy 3 ICON's for that!!! In the color of your choice, too! Bill RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscr

Re: [RCSE] Some real R/C soaring nostalgia

2005-05-03 Thread Bill Johns
I think. I built 3 more including one of the Fliteglas kits and it did weigh just 4 pounds. KOL! Neat picture, but who is the handsome young buck holding the plane Bill RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" reques

[RCSE] Tx cases

2005-05-04 Thread Bill Johns
I'm looking for an aluminum carrying case for a couple of transmitters. Can anyone point me at a good case at an even better price? Thanks, Bill RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] P

[RCSE] Re: Subject: FVK Graphite or something similar....

2005-05-04 Thread Bill H
Barry Kennedy at Kennedy Composites is probably who you are looking for. He imports and sells the full line of Graphite models. You can check out his planes and web site @ www.kennedycomposites.com Bill Heishman >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Guys, Ca

[RCSE] Not possible!

2005-05-05 Thread Bill Johns
At 10:52 AM 5/5/2005, Paul Naton wrote: ignore -- Paul Naton president-Radio Carbon Art Sheeish, you ask much. I'm not sure it is possible to ignore the producer of some of the finest soaring videos around. My 2-bits. Bill RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "

[RCSE] Tx cases

2005-05-05 Thread Bill Johns
Thanks to all who offered suggestions. Seems like folks like the cases at both Lowes and Home Depot. Alas, the nearest Lowes is about 80 miles away with HD about 18 miles away. I'll check at HD first. ;-) I do appreciate the help! Bill RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane

Re: [RCSE] Tx cases

2005-05-05 Thread Bill Johns
At 08:55 PM 5/5/2005, Jim Laurel wrote: Bill, I would second the suggestion that you look at Pelican cases. I have used these things all over the world to carry equipment on rough trips. They are THE benchmark standard for carrying delicate equipment on expedition. Right. I have absolutely no

Re: [RCSE] Tx cases

2005-05-05 Thread Bill Johns
ice how I cleverly bring up another sailplane list flame topic!) Clearly NOT worth $67 when for $40 I can buy something that will not protect my case nearly as well. I can use that $37 t pay for repairs And what exactly can you replace on a $2300 Tx for $37? What am I missing here??? The punch line.

Re: [RCSE] Tx cases

2005-05-06 Thread Bill Swingle
k you) You get the case you deserve. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA 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

Re: [RCSE] What's in a case - my favorite

2005-05-06 Thread Bill Johns
nt through this list is of no value as I'm looking for something used that will deliver at least 40 mpg. Suggestions anyone? Cheers Bill Johns Colton, WA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTE

Re: [RCSE] Receivers Tested

2005-05-09 Thread Bill Swingle
t something to be taken lightly. What you're asking for a "Consumer Reports" style of evaluation. I've seen nothing like that since the "Hoopes" evaluation of several years ago. This is why I don't buy the latest and greatest RX's. I wait for some field c

Re: [RCSE] Receivers Tested

2005-05-09 Thread Bill Swingle
at thousands of watts? These are the questions I'd be interested in hearing answered. Not that I've ever done either of these, I'm just curious. ;-) Bill Swingle RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to

Re: [RCSE] Hitec Supreme 8 channels

2005-05-10 Thread Bill Conkling
The channels assignments are in the same order as you branded reciever with YOUR transmitter. Your transmitter sends the channels in some order, and the rec just separates the first, second, third, etc channel out to servos. .bcAG4YQ Williamsburg, VA On Fri, 6 May 2005, Len Revel

[RCSE] Distance Calculation

2005-05-11 Thread Bill Rakozy
dry searching Google! Bill Rakozy [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.rakozy.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

[RCSE] Thanks!

2005-05-11 Thread Bill Rakozy
Distance Calculation response was great. Thanks to all who answered! Bill Rakozy RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages

Re: [RCSE] Vision Transmitter

2005-05-16 Thread Bill Swingle
Wow, a vision in good shape for 150$. The vision used to command ~250$. Now they're down to 150$. Well, I guess nothing is forever. Bill Swingle RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] P

Re: [RCSE] Receiver Malfunctions after Contact with Power Lines

2005-05-17 Thread Bill Swingle
cal at the moment. I'm waiting to hear from someone who can say something definitive and relevant. Example: My plane was on at the time. Though it suffered no physical damage; now it no longer works properly. Has this been stated already? Bravo, that you notified the utility. Quite

[RCSE] GreatPlanes Triton charger

2005-05-18 Thread Bill Johns
Greetings!Anyone have any experience with the GreatPlanes Triton charger?  Any comments pro on con are most welcome.Thanks,Bill ---Never judge a day by the weather.Bill JohnsColton, WA

Re: [RCSE] Zagi CG

2005-05-18 Thread Bill Swingle
>>8" back from the nose Yes, but on the Zagi 3C with a student(I think) at the sticks, I recommend 7.5". Bill Swingle RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that

Re: [RCSE] GreatPlanes Triton charger

2005-05-19 Thread Bill Johns
On May 18, 2005, at 11:25 PM, MANY PEOPLE wrote: The Triton is a great charger for the money. Thanks all. It sure looked like it would do everything I wanted. You collectively confirmed my suspicions. My Triton is on order. Bill --- Never judge a day by the weather. Bill Johns Colton, WA

[RCSE] IFO CG?

2005-05-19 Thread Bill Swingle
Where's your IFO CG location? (if you happen to have one) Bill Swingle Janesville, CA 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 t

Re: [RCSE] New Soarer

2005-05-20 Thread Bill Swingle
he plane. Team "Boring Slime". Pretty much says it all for me. I'll do it about once every two years with a friend. But that's only because there are no glider flyers in my area. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send

Re: [RCSE] Winch Batteries

2005-05-20 Thread Bill Johns
On May 20, 2005, at 5:03 PM, Albert E. Wedworth wrote:Here, HereI go with the Trojan!Is it that much safer??;-)Oh, I get it, batteries.I go with whatever huge amperage, deep cycle battery is on sale.Cheers,Bill ---Never judge a day by the weather.Bill JohnsColton, WA

Re: [RCSE] Re: Switch Harness Problem

2005-05-20 Thread Bill Johns
e any advantage in using a stock metal (heavy--bendable) pushrod? Bill Hey Tim, Remember my first few months with my Artemus? Landed more than once inverted because of NO UP ELEVATOR! I kept bending the elevator pushrod at the bell crank in the tail on hard launches. In order to do that, th

[RCSE] looking for a new home

2005-05-22 Thread Bill Johns
A copy of Don Edberg's "Getting the most out of Futaba's 8 Channel Radio Control System" Includes Super 8 model. If you use this model Tx, this book is most handy. Free to a good home, you pay shipping. Cheers, Bill --- Never judge a day by the weather. Bill Johns C

Re: [RCSE] looking for 6-8' foam wings

2005-05-24 Thread Bill Swingle
t could be troublesome. If someone attempts to ride next to a roadway, an unexpected large vehicle could result in the cyclist being drawn into traffic. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe"

Re: [RCSE] Re: More on the Freq Checker Range tests

2005-05-25 Thread Bill Conkling
OK, fellas, A ground mounted/based reciever is not going to tell you anything about rf signals your plane might pick up in the air at range. BUT, a ground based signal gatherer will most certainly tell you about the clown at the other end of the flight line messing arounbd with his transmitt

Re: [RCSE] Re: More on the Freq Checker Range tests

2005-05-26 Thread Bill Conkling
Another 'good' thing about EVERYBODY at the field using a 14MZ, there'd be a lot fewer guys at the field, and a lot less interferrence! BUT, I'm envious. Sounds like the radio everyone needs. How long before the other manufacturers catch up? Good thermals, all .bcAG4YQ Wil

Re: [RCSE] 14MZ - A lot of reinvention of the wheel

2005-05-27 Thread Bill Swingle
mory, etc... But I got over it. Possibly others just haven't. BTW, Who's selling MPX 3030's and what's the going rate? Bill Swingle RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ple

[RCSE] FS: MPX 3030

2005-05-27 Thread Bill Johns
On May 27, 2005, at 5:30 PM, Bill Swingle wrote: BTW, Who's selling MPX 3030's and what's the going rate? I've got one that is redundant (I've got a 4000 plus an Evo 9). No idea what the going rate is. Mine has an internal switch that allows for either MPX

[RCSE] 14MZ 30 Second Boot & $$

2005-05-31 Thread Bill Swingle
ce now that I've moved out of that area but still... However, the bigger problem for me would be the price! I shudder to think what are those things going for! Bill Swingle RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" reques

Re: [RCSE] Contest Eligibility Rule

2005-06-01 Thread Bill Swingle
free? Am I missing the concept? Bill Swingle 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. E

Re: [RCSE] Contest Eligibility Rule

2005-06-01 Thread Bill Swingle
No, that sounds too southern California. Possibly someone should suggest a daily use fee in addition to a yearly membership. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PR

Re: [RCSE] Kill switch for winch

2005-06-03 Thread Bill Swingle
only generated during charging... Bill Swingle 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] AMA sent me a DVD

2005-06-03 Thread Bill Swingle
Has anyone else received the "Ultimate Model Aeronautics" DVD from the AMA? I just received one in the mail unannounced. Apparently it's a new fund raising idea. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and

[RCSE] FS: 2 JR Rx's

2005-06-03 Thread Bill Johns
they are both in excellent condition. I'd keep them except all my gear is Futaba/ Hitec shift. email offline or call: 509-229-3464 Bill Johns --- Never judge a day by the weather. Bill Johns Colton, WA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe&quo

Re: [RCSE] FS: 2 JR Rx's

2005-06-03 Thread Bill Johns
On Jun 3, 2005, at 8:59 PM, Bill Johns wrote: For Sale. Two JR receivers 9 channel FM 549.$75 + shipping 9 channel PCM-S 649. $95 + shipping***SOLD*** The FM 549 is still available. I bought a mess of gear from someone getting out of sailplanes. I pulled

[RCSE] Rx's

2005-06-06 Thread Bill Johns
king for a new Rx or two.Thanks,Bill Johns ---Never judge a day by the weather.Bill JohnsColton, WA

Re: [RCSE] Rx's

2005-06-07 Thread Bill Conkling
I like the Shadow 3, from Sopmbra Labs. Also is programmable for frequency and function assignments (1-14). Kennedy Composites, about $90 with progreammer. .bcAG4YQ Williamsburg, VA On Mon, 6 Jun 2005, Bill Johns wrote: > Greetings! > > Two quick questions

[RCSE] Rx's

2005-06-07 Thread Cheryl &amp; Bill
. I'm looking for a new Rx or two. Thanks, Bill Johns Colton, WA

Re: [RCSE] Ballast suggestions

2005-06-12 Thread Bill Johns
On Jun 12, 2005, at 5:03 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Gent's I'd like to add a provision for ballast to my Sapphire. Solid steel wing rod?? Just a thought. Bill --- Never judge a day by the weather. Bill Johns Colton, WA RCSE-List facili

Re: [RCSE] "Had a chance to test the Freq Checker with its Ext Antenna Tonite"

2005-06-17 Thread Bill Swingle
It looks like the Hobbico antenna utilizes a stereo plug (2 conductors + grd). While Mike's uses a mono plug (1 conductor + grd). Seems to me fairly odd that Hobbico chose the stereo plug for this application. I'd be interested to know why. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA -Origin

[RCSE] Model-Scan

2005-06-17 Thread Bill Swingle
Alright, since many say they want a channel scanner; how about the Model Scan from LL Microelectronic http://www.geocities.com/roger_forgues/Frequency.html It costs $270 right now with the exchange rate. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News

RE: [RCSE] Looking for Sparrow Racer wing

2005-06-18 Thread Bill DelHagen
Contact Bob Breaux at Soaringusa.com as he stocks spare parts for all his products and you could get a very nice molded wing from a Bird, a Fredy, a MiniBlade or others. Bill DelHagen [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Jacob Bloom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Subject: [RCSE] Looking for Sparrow

Re: [RCSE] Slope flying in Medford / Ashland, Oregon area

2005-06-22 Thread Bill Swingle
There's a great slope just outside of Ashland. It's called Woodrat. I don't remember how to get there but have twice asked the guys at the local hobby shop and they had a map to the slope. It's really an impressive slope. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List faciliti

Re: [RCSE] Slope flying in Medford / Ashland, Oregon area

2005-06-22 Thread Bill Swingle
>>It's called Woodrat. Also, I "MAY" have the latitude/longitude coordinates if my GPS still has them saved in memory. I'll have to look and see. It's been two years since I was there. But I can look if you're interested. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RC

[RCSE] Stuff for sale

2005-06-22 Thread Bill Johns
. Picture on request. This bungee will toss an open class plane up quite handily. $25 plus shipping. Contact me off line if interested in any of these items. Cheers, Bill --- It is no bad thing to celebrate a simple life.B. Baggins Bill Johns Colton, WA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model

Re: [RCSE] Stuff for sale

2005-06-23 Thread Bill Johns
On Jun 22, 2005, at 7:35 PM, Bill Johns wrote: JR rx: model 549$50 shipped. tentatively sold. Spectre 120: no servos but the wing wires are installed. Some hanger rash but mechanically sound. $100 plus shipping. 4 folks have wanted it. Consider it sold. I've got a first

Re: [RCSE] Who wants a "new" Vision

2005-06-23 Thread Bill Swingle
Wow, A nearly NIB Vision!! Brian, you're selling it too cheap! Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages

[RCSE] Life to 2M was Re: -Death to 2-meter

2005-06-29 Thread Bill Johns
and lots easier to read. (I tried to watch him as well as my planewhen I wasn't watching the two big hawks that were working the same lift. It was a grand flight! :-) ) Cheers, Bill --- It is no bad thing to celebrate a simple life.B. Baggins Bill Johns Colton, WA

RE: [RCSE] ballast ? wing/fuse

2005-06-29 Thread Bill DelHagen
, there are structural loading advantages to having the weight distributed in the wing. Bill DelHagen [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: "D Hauch" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Subject: [RCSE] ballast ? wing/fuse Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2005 23:31:25 -0700 hi all, you guys where so good on my

[RCSE] painting monocote

2005-06-29 Thread Bill Johns
Greetings! Is it possible to paint Monocote or other heat shrink coverings? Which paints work best? Anything I should watch our for before I start? Thanks, Bill --- It is no bad thing to celebrate a simple life.B. Baggins Bill Johns Colton, WA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model

Re: [RCSE] SoLong UAV

2005-06-30 Thread Bill Johns
t a little reinforcement for winch launches. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Bill --- It is no bad thing to celebrate a simple life.B. Baggins Bill Johns Colton, WA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAI

Re: [RCSE] SoLong UAV

2005-06-30 Thread Bill Swingle
60% on a single taper. Doesn't seem that complex to me. Or desirable either. Bill Swingle RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must b

Re: [RCSE] Insanity 3.7 - shameless plug for Sal

2005-07-01 Thread Bill Johns
On Jul 1, 2005, at 9:08 AM, Daryl Perkins wrote: A lovely write-up about the new Insanity. (good name) Question: is that a 4 or 6 servo wing? Has Joe released any of the JW series of airfoil coordinates yet to the unwashed masses? Cheers, Bill --- It is no bad thing to celebrate a

[RCSE] Comercial Approach Routes

2005-07-05 Thread Bill Swingle
Just of curiosity; How complex are the mandated approach routes in southern California? Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsub

[RCSE] I want one

2005-07-06 Thread Bill Johns
I want one of these: http://www.geocities.com/alliedaerobiker/ It would make searching for downed planes off in the scrub so much easier. Cheers, Bill --- It is no bad thing to celebrate a simple life.B. Baggins Bill Johns Colton, WA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane

RE: [RCSE] MicroPro 8000

2005-07-09 Thread Bill H
You might join and ask some questions on http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mp8k/ The group is very active and knowlegable and may be able to help you or suggest a repair shop if needed. There is also available from members of the group a software update for the MP8K, and it works great. Bill

Re: [RCSE] Another Stupid Rule: Nats HLG Rules Update

2005-07-20 Thread Bill Conkling
Hey, while you are complaining about the 'stupid' rules, why don't you sit down and write up a proposal to CHANGE them? It does not do anyone any good to bitch about it, and then do nothing until next year when the bitching starts all over again. Kwitchyabellyaching and get on to something useful

Re: [RCSE] soldering problem

2005-07-26 Thread Bill Conkling
I like to use Burnley's Soldering Paste flux. First, clean the parts, and it helps to run the steel wire between two peices(one pc folded over) of 320 wet-or-dry to make sure any rust or dirt is removed. Applya small amount of paste with a tooth pick and solder with good quality 60/40 solder or b

Re: [RCSE] Crimping tool for servo plugs

2005-07-28 Thread Bill Conkling
Radio Shack, or MAXX Products sells them. Other electronics suppyers also may have them. The tool I use from RS is sold to make up the DB-xx style connectors used on computers etc. Works like a charm. I do not solder. NOW Please, I answered the question, so let's not get into a crimp vs solder

Re: [RCSE] Crimping tool for servo plugs

2005-07-28 Thread Bill Conkling
Try getting your pins from FMA. He has the best connector pins. He has them for Airtronics as well. The old ones were different from those used on JR, Futaba etc. I think the current ones 'Z' are the same as JR, Fut etc. .bcAG4YQ Williamsburg, VA > ...I can > do a JR t

Re: [RCSE] AMA's position with regard to soaring

2005-07-28 Thread Bill Swingle
In Dave Brown's defense; Let's try to remember that he MAY be asking only for something attainable. While possibly knowing that anything higher just won't be agreed to. I wonder if the FAA would even consider 2000'AGL. Personally, I doubt it. Bill Swingle RCSE-List fa

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