RE: [RCSE] FS: Stratos Fuze... cancelled

Decided to hold on to it... for now. Dave 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.

Re: [RCSE] FS: Compulsion... sold

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Re: [RCSE] FS: Graphite C TD Fuselage - Sold

Sold. > - Original Message - > From: Dave Seay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2003 4:06 PM > Subject: [RCSE] FS: Graphite C TD Fuselage > > > Graphite C TD Fuselage. Perfect condition. Flown 5 times.

RE: [RCSE] Laptops? need advice from the nerds.....

Take the advice from someone that... 1. Has owned 4 personal laptops... 2. Works for a software development company that buys a lot of laptops... Stick with the Compaq line. Buy yourself a new one with all the bells and whistles. Don't fall for all the slick marketing from Gateway, Dell and othe

Re: [RCSE] Field stand for gliders

Here are photos of my first pass at making a stand... http://www.mustangone.com/images/Stand2.jpg http://www.mustangone.com/images/Stand3.jpg http://www.mustangone.com/images/Stand4.jpg I made a mod that involved making it higher... http://www.mustangone.com/images/Stand5.jpg http://www.mustangon

Re: [RCSE] LMR Contests in Mid-Atlantic?

Its a little further south that 'mid' Atlantic but there's one May 22,23,24 in Fayetteville, GA http://www.fayetteflyers.com/2002calendar.html Dave RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe

[RCSE] Stratos SL flies today!

I flew my Stratos SL for the first time today and what a beauty! I own several high end TD ships but the Stratos is by far the smoothest flying ship I own! A question for other Stratos owners (or Dieter)... a club member heard that I might have to take it easy on launches because the SL version

[RCSE] Thoughts on a 'Mysterty Ship'

Anyone have experience with and/or opnions on a 3M Mystery Ship kit? One person told me he heard they were kind of delicate. How much more delicate than any other balsa kit? Thanks, Dave RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMA

Re: [RCSE] CG & setup for Muller Escape

Look at this page... http://www.atlantasoaring.com/article.php?sid=36 About a third of the way down there's a setup from Jaro Muller. Even though this is a setup page for a Stylus, there's a CG in the Flight Setup section and throws for the servos. Dave RCSE-List facilities provided by Model

[RCSE] Tom Hoopes

Hey, STYLUS BOY, are you around anywhere? Dave RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Escape servos

Ok, there was very little feedback on the usefulness of a 6 servo wing and that was split fairly evenly so, lets try something different. Who owns an Escape and how many servos are you using in the wing? This way, instead of having to express an opinion about whether or not the 6 servos are a go

Re: [RCSE] NiMH packs

One other relavant point... the packs I'd create will be used in planes with 3 to 5 digitals servos. I believe the demand is greater with digitals and I wanted to make sure the NiMH were up to it. Thanks, Dave RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubsc

[RCSE] NiMH packs

Any problems in using 4 NiMH 1660 mah cells as an Rx pack? I have 8 cells left over from a Stylus back up pack that never was much good... batteries were not tight enough and would break contact occasionally. I've since replaced it with a better one. These 8 cells would give me 2 1600 mah Rx pa

[RCSE] 5125 vs 368

I've already heard from a friend he prefers Hitec's 5125 digital aileron servocs to JR's 368. Any thoughts/opinions/experience on this comparison for aileron and flap application? Thanks, Dave RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to

Re: [RCSE] Get a Pretty Mantis if you can't fly an ugly plane

There's a photo of the 'Pretty' version on the Mantis page... http://home.att.net/~CASA/Mantis/Mantis_page_Photos.htm 5th and 6th one down. Question: Is the Mantis wing molded of glassed? Dave RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests

[RCSE] Best TD plane?

Let's try this If money is not a consideration what would the best competition quality TD plane be with a SD7037 or MH32 airfoil and why? I think I'm pretty well familiar with all the planes on the market so fire away! Thanks, Dave RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Se

Re: [RCSE] Stylus question

I posted your question on the Airtronics forum since I had the same interest and the answer turns out to be simple. It's probably in the manual but I can't find it. Push the + and - keys at the same time and it resets. Dave RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscr

Re: [RCSE] Zurich glasses

I looked into these and decided against them, as great as they are, for 2 reasons. They did not come in an amber color and they were too tight on my big dome! Eventually, after a LOT of reseearch I got a pait of JP Signature's from http://www.fitovers.com/. Very similar and even a little more s

Re: [RCSE] Online Weather Forecasts

http://www.weather.com/weather/local/# Substitute your zip code for http://www.weatherunderground.com/US then drill down to your area and when you get to your town, look down in the lower right area for a link titled... 'Forecast Weather Graph (NGM MOS)' For a visual chart of local

Re: [RCSE] Launches are terrible

Thanks for the responses. I checked with the manufacturer and he gave me some things to look at. I'm pretty sure the problem is the tow hook itself. On close inspection, it appears to be angled away from the fuze ever so slightly. I have put a little more bend in it and am ready for a re-test

[RCSE] Ford long shaft ID

I just got a rebuilt Ford long shaft starter motor (5.75") from one of the RCSE members. He thought it was a 3110 but was not 100% sure and there are absolutely no numbers on the unit. Is there someway I can positively identify which motor this really is? Thanks, Dave RCSE-List facilities pro

[RCSE] Ford Start Motor, 6V or 12V

It seems I have access to rebuilt 3110, 6v and 3115 12V starter motors. Which do I want? I will be using it for Open class launching (Addiction, Compulsion, etc,etc) Dave RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Experiences with a LBW

Anyone care to relate there experiences with the Little Big Winch and 3M planes, both good and/or bad? Dave RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Chicago-Sky website

Is the Chicago-Sky site down for a specific reason and will hopefully come back up shortly or is the problem more ominous? Dave RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Culmulus/Cumulus-e

Anyone have any experience with the Culmulus (powered or not)? Also, ShredAir describes this plane with a "HN 92-285-935" airfoil. Huh? Does this compare to some of the more generic airfoils? Which? Thanks, Dave RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "un

[RCSE] "Slowing down"

If you are dealing with one of the faster/penetrating airfoils, what does it mean when it is said about the plane that it can 'slow right down'. There's only 2 ways I can figure out how it does this... trim (tail dragging) or camber. Is there something else going on with these type airfoils I a

Re: [RCSE] IS THERE A LIST THAT DICUSSES RC SOARING?

Now, why would we want to post that over here? Then everyone would go there and do the same to that one. Dave RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Launch setup

Until now I was of the understanding that a typical wing configuration for launch was a fair amount of flap and a little, if any, aileron camber. I received the 2M Image booklet from Don at Mapleleaf and in there is talks about cambering the entire wing TE about 1/4" and then if the plane does n

[RCSE] Image

I just purchased a 2nd hand 2M Image but did not get any documentation. I have sent the person from whom I bought the plane but I suspect he has not been on line in the last few days. I have also sent a message to Mapleleaf but they have not answered. Does anyone have the documentation that lis

Re: [RCSE] The Attack

Somehow I don't think 'turning the other cheek' that several of you have suggested will have much effect when the religious zealots on the other side just consider that turned-cheek as a new target.   NEVER FORGET, NEVER FORGIVE!   Dave Seay 20 years, USN

Re: [RCSE] Speed control

Ok, with a lot of suggestions and a lot of button punching I got the V-Tail/Electric to work on the Stylus with a Hitec 555 RX. I had to reverse the throttle servo for one thing. That got it to work with the Hitec Flash 5 (which will not work with a v-tail on the right stick). I then came upon

Re: [RCSE] Virus

I receive 3 more (up to 5 now) all with different titles and different sized attachments. Only the message text is the same. Something big in the world of viruses is going on. Dave RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PRO

[RCSE] Virus info

I know this gets discussed from time to time and it is off topic but with us all passing emails back and forth on the web, its a relevant topic. If you do not have an Anti-virus program... GET ONE! It is the best money you will ever spend on a software package. I recommend Norton from Symantec b

[RCSE] Another virus (?)

I received 2 email messages in the last hour from 2 different people with 2 different titles ('EBAY' and 'HYPOTHESIS'). Both are large (> 300K) and had the same text in them... "Hi! How are you? I send you this file in order to have your advice See you later. Thanks" The point is to get you to

Re: [RCSE] Sisu C

Ok, I got a ton of comments, mostly on the Searcher and while I appreciate them, I am still in need of comments on the Sisu C. Anyone know anything about this bird? Dave RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] 2M

Ok, while I'm looking for a 2M, does anyone have experience with Sleger's 2M Frazer? Thanks, Dave RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] Goblin follow-up

novice plane due to its forgiving nature! The high launches would give a novice time to react and learn and not have to worry about crashes too much. Thanks, Dave - Original Message - From: "Adam (RED) Weston" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "D

[RCSE] RCSD question

What is the going opinion of the RC Soaring Digest which currently has an annual subscription rate of $30 in the US. Thanks, Dave RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] For Sale

I have an open class Shadow Plus, built, no radio gear, for sale for $190.00 which includes shipping to anywhere in the continental US. This plane was once sold by NSP and here is a link to the page they used to have on their site... http://www.nesail.com/shadow.html This is a photo of the actua

[RCSE] JT Models

ge in this manner. Thanks Dave Seay RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] DLG...again

I almost hate to do this again but I still need some feedback. I have posted similar message twice before asking for opinions and experiences with a selected list of DLG's and although several firestorms broke out afterwards, direct feedback on the original question has essentially been slim to n

Re: [RCSE] DLG Opinions

The wing needs to be stronger, the tail should extend above and below the boom and the boom itself needs to be stronger. By the way, Xterm is short for the Xterminator from Polecat. Dave - Original Message - From: "Paul Klissner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Dave Se

[RCSE] DLG Opinions

With more and more HLG's being re-released as DLG's, the process of choosing one gets more difficult all the time. I am currently flying a Xterm and it is a gem! The problem is that my back is giving me a lot of problems again and I expect such episodes to more frequent as time goes on. I want

Re: [RCSE] SideWinder DLG

nched Glider' and its the latest rage in the world of hand launching. I'm still trying to choose which one I want. Dave - Original Message - From: "Paul Klissner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Sal DeFrancesco" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "Dave Seay&qu

[RCSE] Capacitors on wing servos

What size capacitors are used on wing servos (flap and aileron)? Is Radio Shack the place to get them? To which leads are they connected? Thanks, Dave RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] Victory C-RES rudder

(but not real bad) and I even increase the throw. I'll let you know. Dave - Original Message - From: "Sal DeFrancesco" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Dave Seay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2001 10:28 AM Subject: Re:

Re: [RCSE] Victory C Res

>Does anyone have any photos - or links to photos - of this >airplane? I've >never seen one before. > >Cheers, >Adam Till Here are 2 photo of different planes I was sent. I don't have a photo of mine yet... http://www.mustangone.com/MySailPlanes/VCRes.jpg http://www.mustangone.com/MySailPlanes

Re: [RCSE] DLG

And should the Logic be built as a poly or aileron ship? Dave RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Victory C CG (weight?)

I just did a rough balance on the Victory C with the CG at 4-1/2" and it looks like it will take better than 8 oz of nose weight! This seems high. The fuse is unpainted and everything for the tail is right out of the kit. I've got the battery up front followed by the servos and then the Rx (all

[RCSE] Flamingo setup

I have an old 'hand-me-down' Flamingo for which I'd like to get the setup. Does anyone have the manual on this bird? For starters, I'd like to get the CG, throws, differential and ai/ru mix. Thanks, Dave RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe"

Re: [RCSE] Yahoo Archive Working!

Excellent!!! - Original Message - From: "Brad Willoughby" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "soaring" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2001 6:51 AM Subject: [RCSE] Yahoo Archive Working! > Fellow RCSE'rs, > > It looks like all this talk about Yahoo's problems has kicked them i

Re: [RCSE] Missing page(s?) from Xterminator instructions

I have the Xterm, completed, and it had only 2 pages of instructions. The first page ends in 'Fuse Preparation' and has 2 lines of text after it. Page 2 starts with 2 lines of text and then the heading 'Tail surfaces'. Dave - Original Message - From: "Tracy Brown" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> T

Re: [RCSE] Chrysalis fuse wt.

Also, if you did any mods to the fuze or tail, like building it thinner or using alternative materials, lets us know. Thanks, Dave - Original Message - From: "Bill Johns" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Soaring" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2001 9:38 PM Subject: [RCSE] Chry

Re: [RCSE] porpoising solutions???

Borer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Dave Seay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, February 16, 2001 4:44 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] porpoising solutions??? > I'm no rocket scientist, but correcting the decalage on my > Gnome fixed it for me.

Re: [RCSE] porpoising solutions???

I would like to hear the comments on this as well. I've got an Xterm parked on the runway waiting for the wind to calm down but I noticed the same thing with my LB2. I initially had the LB2 balanced right dead on and it did the roller coaster too. At first I added weight and it go it under contr

Re: [RCSE] Towhook

http://home.earthlink.net/~ziegelmeyer/home.htm RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] Hitec Flash 5

to the middle or up position. None of the sticks have to be handled, only switch #3. Thanks! Dave - Original Message - From: "Brett Jaffee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Dave Seay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2001 3:3

Re: [RCSE] Hour-by-hour wind and weather forecasts by zip code

Oops, did not complete the prior message... I like the Weather underground... http://www.weatherunderground.com/ Put your ZIP in the field at the top or click on the map. It even supports world sites but not in as much detail. You can use the following link by changing the zip code to match yo

Re: [RCSE] Hour-by-hour wind and weather forecasts by zip code

I like the charts at the weather underground even more... - Original Message - From: "David Cole" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, February 10, 2001 8:47 AM Subject: [RCSE] Hour-by-hour wind and weather forecasts by zip code > I've just found an even better so

Re: [RCSE] Plastic Super 8 Tx case

How about the $20 Hobbico case.  I got one and its very sturdy.    http://www.hobbico.com/fieldequip/hcap2000.html   Tower Hobbies has it in stock for $19.99 http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p.pgm?Q=1&I=LXUU48&P=7   Dave - Original Message - From: Matt Lydon

[RCSE] Wing bolts

Any idea where I can find, locally, the 4-40 nylon bolts used to hold the Lil' Bird 2 (HLG) wing down? I've tried the local hobby shops (snort!) and Home Depot to no avail. I'll try Lowes tomorrow but after that... I sent an email to Skybench and I'm waiting for a reply (... but I sure don't wa

Re: [RCSE] Handlaunching

- Original Message - From: "Bill Swingle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Dave Seay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2001 2:13 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Handlaunching > Hitting your head on launch does happen occas

[RCSE] Handlaunching

Ok, I have been using the baseball throw style and as has been pointed out several times... it's not the way to go. I've looked at all the sites for hand launch info for which I was sent links and have read the articles on throwing a javelin. I've sent an email to the only source of the 3R video

Re: [RCSE] Hand launching

, I thought I saw some footage of someone throwing by holding the nose only of the plane. I guess this is what I was referring to. Any ideas? Thanks, Dave - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Dave Seay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent

[RCSE] Hand launching

Is there a resource that describes, in great detail, the various methods for launching HLG's? I' ve been launching using the finger hole in a LB2 and an overhand throw facing 90 degrees for the arc of the throw (like a baseball throw) but was wondering if, other than the discus throw, there were

Re: [RCSE] Recommended next HLG?

We'll the Xterm is getting a lot of good marks so my 'short' list is down to the Xterminator, the Orion and now the Carbon D. Someone said they had a fuze cracking problem with the Orion. How well does the Xterm fuze stand up to hard landings? Anyone have a fuze problems with this plane? How do

[RCSE] Hollyday Hi-starts

I see that Hollyday has released their new line of complete hi-starts but was rather surprised at the prices. I realize that the going opinion of their rubber is that it's the best but... You can get a Pinnacle L model for $85 while the matching Hollyday 3M hi-start is $120. The Pinnacle is rep

Re: [RCSE] Poly question

I received an excellent answer from Martin Brungard the contents of which I will not post because it was sent in private. However, I think I can share the link he pointed me to in which all my questions were answered. http://www.charlesriverrc.org/articles/design/eda1.xls Note, a password dialo

Re: [RCSE] MailStart?

"The Love Villar family" wrote... >Mailstart.com was mentioned last week in this forum as a good way to read >normal e-mail using a web browser. > >I tried Mailstart today, and it now says you can only use it once every 7 >days without signing up for paid service (which, admittedly, is only >$6/ye

Re: [RCSE] Kestrel

By the way, I have had not problems with the plane. If flies beautifully and has never need repair (knock wood) even after many hard landings. I think the key is the reinforcement of the center section so you never face the complaints of others. If by some chance, you decide to pass on the 100"

Re: [RCSE] Kestrel

I built the 2M Kestrel based on recommendations form club members but they all advised strengthening the entire center section. I added additional plywood formers at the rear of each wing bolt saddle. I also reinforced the entire area with Carbon fiber tow and epoxy. The other guys had used fibe

[RCSE] State law and modeling

Since, it seems many, if not most of us, do not lurk at the rec.models.rc.soaring newsgroup, I thought I'd bring this thread over here... I found this on the power news group but it pertains to sailplanes as well "The following change to current Oregon state laws is being considered. The lin

Re: [RCSE] Help!!! I can't get on the RCSE using Earthlink Software

Is it possible you have HTML turned on in your email client? If so, turn it off in favor of plain text and retry. Dave Seay - Original Message - From: "Taylor, Larry A" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, January 12, 2001 10:52 AM Subject:

Re: [RCSE] Don't let RCSE die! (Should get REBORN)

- Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, January 12, 2001 10:49 AM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Don't let RCSE die! (Should get REBORN) > This is why I prefer email, everyone can use their own email client, be it webbased, > outlook express or similar

Re: [RCSE] Millenium Deal has a winner!

It was a 'Lil Luscomb' for $25. I found it too but was not the first. Always a day late and/or a dollar short! Dave RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Sanding

What is the recommended way to sand the LE of a flap or aileron? The kits I have had so far had me glue on a 3/32" piece of balsa and sand an angle. I got as close as I could but usually the face has a slight roundness to it. I guess I could have cut one surface back the correct amount and then

[RCSE] Antenna replacement

Who has the best replacement antenna for a Stylus Tx? I'm looking for the short version, flexible or not. Please provide web addresses if possible. Thanks, Dave RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Spoilers

Does anyone have any comments on the Multiplex 'contest spoilers'? What do they weigh? How are they activated? What is the justification for the cost ? Dave RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Open class sized RES

e with the Majestic ($220 vs. $150) and it has a 7032 to 7037 airfoil. So, I'd like to ask for comments on the Marauder and the idea of using the Alcyone as a RES ship. You can offer comments on the Majestic but its probably not necessary given how much good I've already read on that