[RCSE] LSF - a personal achievement program for Don Quixote?

The LSF is said to be a personal achievement program. If this is so, how come you have to beat 20 (at level 5) other people in a contest as a requirement? Not exactly personal. With the number of interested parties declining in R/C soaring, and the current structure requiring some number

[RCSE] BOT spoilers

The correct URL for the article is http://dozone.com/SBOT.htm. The server here? requires correct case in the URL address. Is this a LINIX or UNIX thing? Sorry for the confusion and hope you find the article helpfull. D.O. Darnell Author "SPOILING the DYNAFLITE BIRD of TIME" RCSE-List facilitie

[RCSE] MAC - long and off topic (I can't help myself)

I've put up with a lot of different kinds of machines and software during the last 30 years. The truth is that most all computers are a pain in the ass, and, as far as what computers did or didn't do ten, twenty or more years ago... who cares? It's irrelevant. All do about the same thin

[RCSE] SPARE PARTS

Gentlemen: I have a few "spare" parts left over from various malevents which I would like to offer to anyone interested at a nominal prices, of course. ("after all, we are not communists" ) 1 - Bird of Time (store-bought version) both wing tips, vertical stabs and rudder. Some minor repai

[RCSE] pi and coffee

Nonsense! Everybody knows that OlyIIs are SQUARE: Pi is 355 / 113. This forum is getting really wierd. Really.. 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

[RCSE] subscribing

NE1... I just got a call from a new guy who wants to teach his 10-year old to build and fly. He mentioned an Oly II kit from Whytes wings. Is this kit or short kit still available? Also. to get him hooked up to RCSE, Please tell me just ONE more time: How does one subscribe to the DIGEST

[RCSE] assisted soaring,etc

Daryl doesn't remember thermal sensors cause he's too young. But I never thought "listening for lift" made a lot of sense, anyway, and have seen guys flub around in otherwise good air cause they were listening rather than watching. I still have one of the old units designed by Walt Good, w

[RCSE] old models lying around

I thought Id ask a simple question here to see if anyone has a non-obvious answer... Having been in R/C for thirty years, I have quite a collection of "inactive" or "need-fixin" models which I dont want to spend the time fixing and or finishing. So, I am looking to get rid of them. Of course

[RCSE] LSF....can I get a witness?

All Right, Gordy! I was cognotating the other day about you and the LSF. I am #249 having aspired very early in the program, a couple months or so after it was created. I have finished everything for level 5 except a couple of my contests and, of course the 8-hour slope, which I probably w

[RCSE] Early Soaring Pics

Hi, All; I thought you'all might enjoy some pictures I found of early soaring. These pictures are really old and I can't remember everyone's names but I do recognize a few things and folks. Check it out. http://dozone.com/early_soaring.htm RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane Ne

[RCSE] “Death of a club”

“Rumors of my death are greatly exaggerated” - Mark Twain Tulsoar (Tulsa R/C Soaring Club) has been around since 1973 when I and another couple of guys founded it. We have had, in thirty-three years, several flying fields and losing the use of one has historically, been only been a tem

[RCSE] Big Mother is watching your altitude

"Probably what will happen is that R/C soaring and other high altitude sport/hobbies that use airspace (as in model rockets), will require special dates, venues, and windows of opportunity provided by special FAA waiver." (John Derstine) I think Derstine has sniffed a bit to much glue. Lighte

[RCSE] Why are so many guys unsubscribing?

Why are folks unsubscribing? It's probably because they use TEXT ONLY format, (the requested and proper way for this type of forum) and are very, very tired wading thru HTML, headers, TO: lists, and other unusable garbage. I love to read Gordy, cause the man's got soul, but he too is anothe

[RCSE] Sirius Charger Update

I need to update my Sirius charger. George Joy, Whether art thou? Where and how much? ThankU D.O. 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

[RCSE] Icons not selling?

Icons not selling? Could it be the price? But who am I to talk? I have owned two Mercedes but have since come to my senses (kind of) and am Now a Honda driver. Bottom line: The Market rules! (if the line doesn't break!) :<) D.O. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send

[RCSE] RE Mystified in Louisville

Har de HAR HAR! ROTFL D.O. 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

[RCSE] St Louis Gateway Open

MVSA, Gateway Open was a blast! Always enjoy comming back! How bout those AVAs! Thanks to the club and sod farm folks for a great time. D.O. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and uns

[RCSE] Winch Kill Switch - A better idea?

I haven't seen the whole thread but thought I'd contribute my humble rig. See pix of my winch here. http://dozone.com/chopperwinch.htm D.O. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and u

[RCSE] sty battery

I need another pack for my Stylus. Specifically, I need a Stylus case into which I plan to install a new set of 2300ma cells. Anyone have an "extra" Stylus battery case they want to part with? Thx D.O. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe"

[RCSE] "gel cell" batteries

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 o

[RCSE] 94751Z servo

Thank you for the correction. The Airtronics Retail Price List 2005 (REV2005001) has this servo listed as "NEW Mimcro Digital Servo High Spd High Tor" and I copied the description text from it. I didn't check the weight, but have since gotten the 2005 Airtronics Calendar/Catalog wherein th

[RCSE] flap servos

I have used Airtronics 94141s at flap on many ships over the years with great success. I have even replaced Volz micromaxs in one of my Heras and think the 141 worked better although. The newer Volz servos are probably better. The only problem with 141s that I ever encountered was an axle

[RCSE] Whither Stylii? - shameless self plug

In case anyone else needs a new Stylus, I can cover you at the best price! Check my web site at www.dozone.com/AIRTRONICS D.O. (Worlds Smallest Airtronics Dealer) RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note tha

[RCSE] WTF is PLAXO?

I found these links: Read and decide for yourself! http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,1644423,00.asp http://www.meskill.net/archives/000467.html http://blog.lextext.com/blog/_archives/2004/3/23/28816.html RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe"

[RCSE] Most fun plane.

were less complicated. Anyway Happy Holidays to RCSE patrons and our sponsor Air Age! Last season was a blast for me and Here's hoping that next year is as good as this last one has been. -- Regards: D. O. Darnell World's Smallest Airtronics Dealer www.DOZone.com/AIRTRONICS RCSE-List fa

[RCSE] Winch technology

Hi, Eddie I'm also interested in improving winch design. I've recently resurected an old one I built in the mid 70's. We had really small drum diameters (and widths) then probably because we were not using 350# test line! Anyway, Im a computer/electronics experimentor type and am toying with

[RCSE] What is the specific AVA Towhook Location and CG?

The AVA building instructions at Kennedy Composites specify the "back end of the towhook" is 18" from the nose with the cone on. I don't understand this phraseology. Does he mean the rear of the part screwing into the fuse or actually the "end" of the towhook (I.E., the tip?) I'd appreciate

[RCSE] fireworks in disposable aircraft

DOING THIS KIND OF STUFF IS REALLY STUPID! Worse case it could call attention to the fact that someone might construct a weapon of some kind If the press (especially a sensationalism - oriented newsgroup like CBS) got a hold of something like this, it would be a very bad deal for our sport.

[RCSE] TULSOAR's First Spark of Spring

TULSOAR (Tulsa R/C Soaring Club) announces it's "First Spark of Spring", MARCH 20 and 21, featuring an F5J (modified) competition which includes Speed 400 and Unlimited classes. If you're going to be in the Tulsa area on these dates, plan to attend. We offer a little something for everyone! Th

[RCSE] Forums, etc

Forums are typically divided by topic. For instance, RCU etc, have topic (threads) for aircraft, boats, etc, and topics within topics aircraft/sailplanes, airplanes/gas, airplanes/quarter scale, etc. It's like Windows and all those damn directories you must traverse to get to what you want to

[RCSE] Watches and other stuff?

I can't help but be amused at Gordy's latest spoutings: This concerns the watches he was selling.  The quote was: "If you guys want a programmable watch but don't want to spend 3 times as much for the quality of the Seiko, these work just fine." It is amusing it you change "programmable watch" t

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>Okay D.O. :-) > So you pulled some nose weight and it seems like a lotBut no where do I state or > have mentioned that pulling a lot of nose weight has anything to do 20 > with 'balancing' your sailplane. Jeese, Gordy: You get so defensive when given credit!!  What I was saying concern

[RCSE] hotmail

it would seem that removing things from the block sender list would cause you to receive stuff from them?  Or am I mistaken? D. O. Darnell ** World's  Smallest Airtronics Dealer ** http://www.dozone.net/airtronics_equipment.htm

[RCSE] Spoilers for the Bird of Time

I wrote the article and decided to publish it myself. The result is a new Web Site - RC Soaring Engineering and the URL is  (for the time being, anyway) http://www.dozone.net/public/rcsoaring/ I put the article on the Article Links page.  Check it out! Regards to All D. O. Darnell ** World&#

RE: [RCSE] BC6 and LED strips

Oops I stand corrected:  I  have reviewed the BC6 "manual" as published at http://www.yntdesign.com/ but found the Installation, Operation, About Glitches and Specifications links inoperative.    I incorrectly deduced the requirement for a PC due to the presence of the blue connector which i

[RCSE] voltage indicators and "sport" tubes and the "snowboard fib"

one rethink the "snowboard fib" ploy. A snowboard keychain?.  You gotta be kidding! D. O. Darnell ** World's  Smallest Airtronics Dealer ** http://www.dozone.net/airtronics_equipment.htm

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more time) D. O. Darnell ** World's  Smallest Airtronics Dealer ** http://www.dozone.net/airtronics_equipment.htm

[RCSE] Airtronics Sagitta 600 for sale

containing many shots of the ship.  Thank you for your interest. D. O. Darnell ** World's  Smallest Airtronics Dealer ** http://www.dozone.net/airtronics_equipment.htm

[RCSE] removing old monokote and other unwanted stuff

ce to remove paint, monokote color remnants, etc.  Paper is ok here as you'll need a lot of it.  Also, do it outside! D. O. Darnell ** World's  Smallest Airtronics Dealer ** http://www.dozone.net/airtronics_equipment.htm

[RCSE] Got any OLD KITS sitting around>

here) You can access the Kit List at: http://www.dozone.net/models/kits/Kits_list.asp (observe case here too.)   D. O. Darnell

[RCSE] Zaggi Disposal

Actually, 12-gauge shotguns would probably get the job done! PULL! 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 of

[RCSE] PDF format, LSF mailings

se, it's just junk mail. Just my opinion D. O. Darnell ** World's  Smallest Airtronics Dealer ** (918) 481-5855 - evenings http://www.dozone.net/airtronics_equipment.htm

[RCSE] Pasadena Rose Bowl B2 Flyover

I'd love to see the clip but the url provided doesn't work with any program I have and I'm not going to pay real networks for a plugin. Maybe you could provide something that those of us using mainstream software could use? Thx D. O. Darnell 4227 E. 83rd Street Tulsa, OK 74137

[RCSE] wing tape

t. Then during each flying session, use 3M vinyl tape which holds well but is also easily removable. Hope this helps! Regards; D. O. Darnell ** World's smallest Airtronics Dealer ** (918) 481-5855 - evenings http://www.dozone.net/airtronicsFP.htm RCSE-List facilities provided by Model

[RCSE] RCSE back Issues

take MC and VISA as well as PayPal. You'll pay shipping which, I would estimate, to be ~ $10. Sorry for being "commercial" but I do deal other stuff. Rarely do i digress from shop talk, so I hope to be excused, this time! Regards to all D. O. Darnell Worlds Smallest Airtronics

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I use onboard battery voltage indicators (bar-graph type) in all my ships. They are commercially available from $10-14 and usually sold at hobby shops which carry R/C hardware. It's not worth it making them yourself because the parts cost more than the built up unit. I know this cause I bu

[RCSE] Re: wither the biplane gif?

A while back, i clicked some web site somewhere which had an animated gif of a biplane across the banner area of the page. Does anyone know what the URL is or where I might find the gif? Thx in advance D.O. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscri

[RCSE] Clearance, Clarence!

ACE FIRE SALE OK, I've got too much STUFF and need to make room for walking around in my shop/storage area. I've been using ACE R/C stuff for years but had only used it in legacy birds (mostly power) since I got my Visions back in the early 90's. However, I do have good stuff that I'm not goin

[RCSE] rubber ducky and adaptor for STYLUS

Who has rubber duckys and adaptors for STYLUS TXs? Thx D.O. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] high starts

R.E. Comparative testing of high start(s) .. rubber, etc. I may have missed some comments as this string has run a long time. However, it seems like there is now some talk about doing come comparative testing. There are several aspects to the testing, not the least of which is how good a unit (o

[RCSE] that's Krystal Klear Karlton!

A typical crystal used in R/C applications (and others, beyond the scope of discussion) has only three important attributes. Resonance: is at what frequency the crystal oscillates. In any manufactured crystal, there is an tolerance, even if it's 1%. Crystals are "ground" to oscillate at a cert

[RCSE] Chrystals...

Just some general information, but crystals are like cats. They purr and belong to no one. As for them being "JR", "Airtronics" or BrandX xtals well, that's misleading. Any given brand of radio (TX or RX) requires the crystal to operate (resonate) at a given frequency, but the crystal doesn

[RCSE] TETRA - Take the Tetra out, carefully set it on the sidewalk and smashit with a BIG HAMMER

I second the motion! I've got two of them nailed to the wall. I used BIG nails. I hope that driving these stakes through their hearts will rid the world of junk like this forever!!! D.O. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [E

[RCSE] salt water dunk

Equipment dropped into water should promptly be placed in alcohol. Alcohol immediately absorbs any water thus avoiding corrosion. This includes the receiver, switch, and even transmitter) if you accidentally dropped it in the lake, for instance) , but not batteries). Servos are usually sealed

[RCSE] Hinge tape sources

For hinges try Scotch #600, available at Office Max, etc. This stuff is on large rolls and comes 3 to a box @ ~ $12. Get a dispenser while you're at it. This stuff is really good for all-around use and is certainly cheap enough. A three roll box will last a really long time. I've used a lot m

[RCSE] more garbage about garbage

People just don't seem to have a clue. Why cant they set their mail programs to output "text only"? Maybe they don't read their own mail. Congratulations to all of you AOL version 6 users. Their new browser has, according to Gordy, "a bit of a problem" causing the mail to be sent out formatte

[RCSE] Radio's ???? Is there a question????

Jeeze, guys, don't you know that a "StyLIST" is one who uses a StyLUS radio? This should be obvious, especially to those of you who are SO concerned about the twisting of wire. (Twisted is RIGHT!) Yeah, so what? RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "u

[RCSE] Which word don't you understand?

For all of you who DON'T think using epoxy to mount servos is a bad idea and have RAGGED on me because I do, please take the time to read what I actually said. QUOTE: It's stupid to mount servos permanently with epoxy so that they cannot be removed to replace a broken arm or gears. WHICH WORD

[RCSE] FORGETABOUTIT!

MEMO: THINGS to FORGET ABOUT JR programming class (needs separate forum) NSP and Sal bashing, (or Volz or even Karlton, for that matter) Daryl's magic wing trick and F3b rules in general Foam cutting with nichrome wire, etc Dumbasses who are still posting HTML on RCSE Islandic food --

[RCSE] RIP "Texas" Tom Willilams 1934 - 2000

scaring you silly! Always a joker and unpredictable. Tom gave a lot to the hobby and sport. Everyone who ever met him had an opinion about him, either good or bad. Tom did have a temper! But everyone who ever knew him will surely agree that he was always a guy who would frankly share his opin

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[RCSE] tacky talk

will help (REALLY? NAME THREE) >.I will put you all on my Auto-delete list > Auto-Delete list > Burke Jones > Pat McCleave > Bill Grenoble > Edd Berris (who ask for refund on video he copied) P.S. Add MY name to the bottom of your list. D. O. Darnell R

[RCSE] I need a new molded, v-tail 3m+ F3Jish ship (a-la-a ESRIT, etc)

I an interested in the COLIBRI COBRA. Also, the PIKE and like ships. F3Jish, 3m+, molded, v-tail. Should you have practical information and or knowledge of these (types) including things like cost and availability (time) I would appreciate it. Please respond privately unless you feel your opini

[RCSE] Need email address.

Gary Redderbush! Please send my your email address. thx D. O. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Cheap Video Link

The price (of the item in YK's latest postings) might be good but the range isn't. The idea of putting a camera and tx in a ship, especially a sailplane, doesn't make sense If it's (the TX) range is only 100'. Other Txs are available with 1000' range and are thus more suitable for the applicati

[RCSE] whither titanium rod

I am looking for a foot or so of 3/16" (.187) titanium rod or tube to use as V-tail joiners on my SuperV 1000. Anyone? Thanks in adv d.o. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

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I am looking for Bob Harrold's EMAIL address. He was CD at this year's Scale Soaing event at the NATS. thanks in advance d.o. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] HERE is MY LIST

Having been in R/C Soaring from the beginning (that's before the highstart came along) I have my own ideas about who should be in these list(s) of the "Greatest". These are, in most cases, those who not only were responsible for innovations in technology, or in attaining higher levels of performa