[RCSE] Re: Carbon Supra #48

2006-02-17 Thread David Register
I'm reminded of some advice Hi Johnson gave me many years ago. We were making early composite wings (~ 1975, 'Eagle' series). I was curious how he optimized the strength to weight ratio. Hi's reply was that he made a wing that he knew was too strong and heavy. Then he made a few more, taking

Re: [RCSE] Results of Southwest Soaring Way to Go John Diniz! Planes?

2006-02-14 Thread David Zucker
Kornberg flew the Pike Superior X-tail I sold him after Visalia with an Airtronics Stylus. I think he's pretty happy with the results. Z 1 Perkins Daryl 2503 Insanity 3.7 2 Wurts Joe 2492 Supra 3 Newcomb Joseph 2473 ??? 4 Nutter

[RCSE] Stickers

2006-02-07 Thread David Schat
Jim B. Can you send me the URL for the sticker site you spoke of a few days ago? I checked it once and liked it but I did not bookmark it and I don't have the original email. Thanks. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL

[RCSE] Wanted scale pilot

2006-02-02 Thread David Schat
I've noticed that Hobby People have some killer Action Figures in all kinds of garb. These are more like collectables and the realism is outstanding. They look to be about the right size for 1/4 scale. Pilots, soldiers, etc. -Original Message- From: Soaring [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Axel Pilot

2006-02-01 Thread David Diane Alchin
I need to purchase a 1/4 scale Axel Pilot. Is there another agent in the US as I believe Johon Dirstin is still missing? I am getting no response from Axel Co., David RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please

[RCSE] Rubber Duck Antenna

2006-01-31 Thread David Register
From: Ron Quintana [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] Power/Rubber Duck Anyone had any experience using these in place of the OEM telescoping antenna? Yes. ~ 10 years with Futaba Txs (7UGFS and 9C). Haven't had a 'hit' yet. Is the range loss significant? No. Only problems I've seen are the

[RCSE] Rubber Duck Antenna Pattern

2006-01-31 Thread David Register
Field test of a Rubber Duck vs a whip on page 6 of this newsletter. Keep in mind that our normal Tx grip has us pointing the antenna at the plane most of the time. http://www.propstoppers.org/pdf_files/june04.pdf - Dave R RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe

[RCSE] Glee

2006-01-30 Thread David Nasatir
While some may enjoy exercising the mastery of their craft, others their piloting skills and others the challenges of competition, it is important to remember that many of us participate in RC soaring just for the glee! Check out this link.

[RCSE] ARFs, Woodies, etc.

2006-01-26 Thread David Register
I've built (assembled?) parts by Phil, wood kits, scratch built (own-design woodies and all composite) and even foamie electric ARFs over the last 35 years of modeling. Hope to roll a tailboom or two in a couple of weeks to complete the cycle. It's all fun. But isn't the REAL skill what we do

[RCSE] Re: Lost Your Cookies

2006-01-24 Thread David Register
Gordy, Gordy, Gordy! Wrong technology! Should have used a GPS navigation system. Oh the inhumanity of it all! - OkieSoar Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2006 19:44:59 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: assisted soaring,etc, tonite's observations along that topic So I went out to get some Chinese take

Re: [RCSE] casting lead

2006-01-23 Thread David Nasatir
JIM EALY wrote:...lead is really bad for little kids I don't doubt it for a moment. I am sure that if had not spent so much time casting lead soldiers as a little kid I would be much better off today. For sure. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and

[RCSE] WTB Image fusealage

2006-01-22 Thread David Nasatir
A tree ate my Image...anyone have an old fuselage they would like to part with? 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

[RCSE] RE: Soaring V1 #6988

2006-01-17 Thread David Schat
I don't see a problem with this. Some guy out in field flying his scale model and he crashes. Some passerby sees it and mistakes it for a real plane. Amusing but not stupid. -Original Message- From: Soaring [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 4:21 PM To:

[RCSE] Favorite tool

2006-01-08 Thread David Schat
Can't decide between the bottle opener or the cold cup 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 sent

[RCSE] Tools

2006-01-07 Thread david alchin
one draw back for some one like myself who's hands are following father times the power switches are mounted on each side and require quite considerable pressure to keep running. I most certainly recommend it. David AKA The Brit david alchin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Why Wait? Move to EarthLink. RCSE

[RCSE] Re: LSF - Woodies/Moldies

2005-12-31 Thread David Register
A couple of comments on the woodie/moldie thread: 1) Thanks to the organizers for proposing this event. It should be great no matter what aircraft are flown. Really looking forward to this one. 2) I think when we talk about woodies or moldies we're may also be differentiating by performance

[RCSE] Hardy Souls contest, January 1, Tidewater, VA.

2005-12-23 Thread Stack, David
Title: Hardy Souls contest, January 1, Tidewater, VA. Wanted to make you aware that the Tidewater Model Soaring Society is hosting their 20-somethingest Hardy Souls contest on New Year's Day. All are welcome to come and fly with us, proof of AMA membership is the only requirement. Pilots

[RCSE] Re: Beginner Radios

2005-12-21 Thread David Register
You guys already hit one of my favorites - one of the three channel radios (Futaba or Hitec are the ones I know). Things that are useful include V-tail coupling, servo reversing, FM on something other than the 27MHz band (for flying), double tuned receiver and NiCd batteries. The latter adds

[RCSE] Test

2005-12-20 Thread David J. Butkovich
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[RCSE] Video

2005-12-15 Thread david alchin
George, This has been around for quite a while but still good for a laugh ! as stupid as it be David AKA The Brit david alchin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Why Wait? Move to EarthLink. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED

[RCSE] Re: Trophies

2005-12-02 Thread David Register
U, are you REALLY sure you want to give the winners the plague? keep the main trophy the way it is but just give a small non returning plague to the 2-5 or 2-3 spots up in front of everone @ Visalia. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and

[RCSE] Ava

2005-11-19 Thread david alchin
Had a bad day today so looking for sympathy and wings any one have R/H full tip panel or a pair for an AVA that wont brake the bank P.S. not to many violins.you can e-mail me direct [EMAIL PROTECTED] david alchin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Why Wait? Move to EarthLink. RCSE-List facilities provided

Re: [RCSE] PLEEEEEEASE REEEEEAD! IT WAS ON GOOD MORNING AMERICATODAYSHOW...]]

2005-11-18 Thread David J. Butkovich
Blah...Blah...Blah, Then the wind turned around and we were able to fly three rounds of eight minutes each. No one made the times so we flew three more... Dave -- RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note

[RCSE] Ply

2005-11-12 Thread david alchin
Can any one direct me to a good source for 1/16 plywood and spruce 1/8 x 3/8 I tried aircraft spruce but shipping rates are high. david alchin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Why Wait? Move to EarthLink. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests

Re:[RCSE] Airtronics Stylus

2005-11-11 Thread Stack, David
Title: Re:[RCSE] Airtronics Stylus Airtronics did this years ago. My Infinity 1000 has embedded software to support RF channel selection, all it required was the appropriate RF module. No dials to turn, just select from the touch panel There was also a companion synthesized receiver (10

[RCSE] ID this used sailplane for me?

2005-11-11 Thread David Schat
Looks like an Antares? Been so long I can't remember. My first aileron sailplane. Used to love to slope it at Hughes Hill.

[RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #6657

2005-11-07 Thread David Register
Houston Hawks: http://houstonhawks.org/ - Dave R Hey Folks ! Who / where Can I contact for info, soaring, Houston Area? websites ? TNX CJ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and

[RCSE] Just a moment?

2005-11-06 Thread David Nasatir
What will be the flight behavior consequence of a very long tail moment? I have been working on a two meter full house ship of my own design based upon classic TLAR principles. To my astonishment, when I attached the wings today, things didn't look about right at all. The tail moment appears

[RCSE] Re Nats

2005-10-31 Thread david alchin
I believe is still going today. Unfortunately due to the power of the SMAE it was able to insist that SMAE event entries had to show membership to SMAE albeit BARCS had better insurance cover for less outlay ! I guess we have to keep the jolly ole chin up chaps an grin an bear it like ! david

[RCSE] for Sale

2005-10-21 Thread david alchin
I have 2 brand new in the cases Hitec HFD-O8RD Rx shiped US $100 Reply [EMAIL PROTECTED] david alchin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Why Wait? Move to EarthLink. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe

[RCSE] wanted used DLG

2005-10-07 Thread david casteel
Contact me if you have a used DLG such as Encore, Taboo etc for sale. I am in Los Angeles area. 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

[RCSE] Las Vegas crew

2005-10-07 Thread David J. Butkovich
I did some flying at the Lost Wages field today and want to thank them for the welcome I received as a visitor. Here is a bunch of guys that have literally scraped a flying field out of the raw wilderness. Thanks Guys, Dave RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe

[RCSE] 9303

2005-10-06 Thread david alchin
Thanks for the response regarding my request I was looking for a used or unwanted gift 9303 Tx however I did send an e-mail to Johnny Berlin I also tried to locate the web site RC Hanger all to no avail. david alchin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Why Wait? Move to EarthLink. RCSE-List facilities provided

[RCSE] for sale

2005-10-06 Thread david alchin
Enigma 2M ready to fly includes super slim 7 Rx 6 Hitec servos 1000mah NMH battery switch never crashed never damaged reduced need money now $350-00 you pay shipping [EMAIL PROTECTED] david alchin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Why Wait? Move to EarthLink. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane

[RCSE] JR

2005-10-05 Thread david alchin
I'm in the market to purchase a 9303 JR Radio who has one David david alchin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Why Wait? Move to EarthLink. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe

[RCSE] For Sale

2005-10-04 Thread david alchin
Almost new never crashed never damaged North East Sailplanes Enigma 2M includes 6 Hitec servos Hitec Super Slim 7 Rx 1000 mAh NMH battery shipped $425 209-578-3976 David david alchin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Why Wait? Move to EarthLink. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send

Re: [RCSE] Visalia 05

2005-10-04 Thread David Zucker
to agree with D on the crapshoot issue. I somehow pulled out a miracle 10th finish with last 2 round 25's I love it when you can finish like that. Gives you hope for the next contest. Hey Daryl PBSS wins Team trophies! Don't know if they ship them though. See every one next year. David RCSE

[RCSE] Help with identifying sailplane

2005-10-02 Thread David Whitaker
Vince, Apeears to look a lot like an Airtronics Aquila. That was a standard 100 so maybe this is an Airtronics Aquila XL That's my best guess. Dave W - Original Message - From: Vince Herman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: soaring@airage.com Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2005 6:26 PM Subject:

[RCSE] Re: TNT

2005-09-30 Thread David Register
It's hard to believe but the TNT is next weekend. I'll be there as the only one from OKC, but I'm bringing my Tulsa homies to bring some Texas wood home. See everyone there! gv And for those of us Tulsans who never seem to quite make it to the top, there's always Miss Ellie's Deli! C'mon

[RCSE] Las Vegas Saturday

2005-09-28 Thread David J. Butkovich
Is there any TD in Lost Wages this Saturday? If not are there any hills working? I've got a down day. 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

[RCSE] Visalia Slow Stick Combat

2005-09-25 Thread David Portwood
You may also enter at field There is no fee for having this much fun. David

[RCSE] Aerotow?

2005-09-24 Thread David Nasatir
A friend has offered to attempt to tow up my 3 meter, foamie, DAW KA6 e with his ...Razzle electric - it has thrust:weight about 1.25:1, big wings, will fly fairly slow if need be I have never done any aerotow and I am not sure if he has. What should we know in order to: 1) avoid

Re: [RCSE] WHO IS RESPONSIBLE ?

2005-09-22 Thread David J. Butkovich
And then we flew three rounds. Just to keep it soaring related. 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.

[RCSE] Vandal impressions

2005-09-19 Thread Stack, David
All; Looking to hear from pilots who are flying (or have flown) the Vandal as manufactured by Tom Finch. Interested, but I'd like to gather some additional data before committing. Feel free to reply privately to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you in advance r/ Dave

[RCSE] Re: Bob HLG

2005-09-16 Thread David Register
Soaring@airage.com wrote: From: Bill Swingle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] Foameron memory lane Joe's not too widely known but he's famous to me and many others. I loved the Foameron and his HLG called the Bob. Genius designs that were made

[RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #6337

2005-09-11 Thread David Register
The UIUC group issued a report which covered trips. Indeed, some of the Eppler sections do benefit from being 'tripped'. However, the dimensions and placement of the trip can significantly affect the result. Following the earlier Eppler work, the Illinois group (Mike Selig and his folks)

[RCSE] Re: V-Tail

2005-09-08 Thread David Register
Justin, For us old geezers, it kinda comes down to a choice between ogling Kathy Ireland or Bella Abzug. - Dave R Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 19:41:56 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: rc Soaring Exchange Soaring@airage.com Subject: Thermal duration V or + tail Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Re: V-tail

2005-09-08 Thread David Register
Dave you are creeping me out here. Bella Abzug? Justin - Well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.. And there's an age at which it's like an old dog chasing a car - what the heck do you do with it if you ever catch it? But more to the point - Joe and Don had (have?) an

[RCSE] 12V Bench Power Supply

2005-09-02 Thread David Register
A newbie here in town borrowed one of my converted PC power supplies for charging his electric and then started looking for a new PC supply of his own. He found a really good deal which I've converted and it works very well. In our area, used PC supplies are getting harder to find (for free)

[RCSE] Re: 12V Under the bench.....

2005-09-02 Thread David Register
Yup, that's slick (12V battery on trickle). I use the battery on my sport winch - stick it under the bench and clamp on chargers as needed. Forgot to note that the $15 PC supply has a rocker switch for power. Most PC supplies do not have the switch on the PS. I've modified my chargers for

[RCSE] Re: ATX Transient

2005-09-02 Thread David Register
The other thought (in addition to the 5V line) An Astro LiPo charger did the same thing - shuts off the ATX if current setting is high when you clip on the battery. The trick was to set the current low initially, then bring it up. The ATX could handle the final current fine, but not the

[RCSE] Re: RCM

2005-08-25 Thread David Register
I'm also among the many who regret the passing of RCM. One of my friends used to be a copy editor there, way back when it was just getting started out in San Dimas. It was a great mag, good coverage, good columns and excellent photo and art work at a time when good color copy was a rarity in

[RCSE] flap aileron dimensions?

2005-08-20 Thread David Nasatir
I would appreciate your suggestions for the dimensions to use for flaps and ailerons on a two meter wing. I acquired what appears to be a set of wings for the DJ Aerotech Spectre. These are bagged, with fg on top and cf on the bottom. I can determine the location of the servo wells (to be

[RCSE] Delayed Messages

2005-08-10 Thread David Zucker
Ok, I've tried to unsubscribe. Yes. I know how to do it. I've been on and off the list before. I have a problem with the exchange messages only. It started about a week ago. All exchange messages are 2 days late. All direct replies are received in a timely manner, but my post (and all RCSE

Re: [RCSE] Friday afternoon at the F3B WC

2005-08-07 Thread David Zucker
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Groundhog day #5... The US team is currently in 3rd place overall, but with a very precarious lead over the fourth place swiss. There was a lot of rain this morning, so we didn't get started until about 2PM today. Yesterday was a bad news/good news kind of a day.

[RCSE] Shocker 3-view, German F3B link

2005-08-07 Thread David Zucker
Here's the link for the website. A lot of requests for pics and airfoil stuff http://www.f3b-team-germany.de/cgi-bin/wiki.pl?Nationalteam David RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe

[RCSE] Soaring exchange delayed receipt?

2005-08-07 Thread David Zucker
I'm getting all my mail from the exchange 2 days behind schedule. I've been a direct subscriber for some time now so I don't get the delay. All my outgoing post get to everyone else immediately but I'm only getting my direct mail promptly. What's up? Z RCSE-List facilities provided by Model

[RCSE] F3B Worlds

2005-08-01 Thread David Zucker
Here's the official link for the worlds. http://www.f3b.fi/results.php F3B World Championships 2005 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

[RCSE] Visalia Fall Fest Accomadations warning

2005-07-27 Thread David Zucker
Just got off the phone with the John Jay Inn and it appears a Scratch Tournament has blocked out a significant number of rooms. Including all the downstairs rooms. I called Holiday Inn and was told the Scratch people have blocked out many rooms there as well. Just a heads up. Z RCSE-List

Re: [RCSE] JrXP8103 Programming Question (Tow Release)

2005-07-21 Thread David Nasatir
In response to my question regarding tow release programing, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote 3. The three-position FLAP switch just to the left of the display, but again, it's probably too useful to tie up as a tow release. (Of course this all depends upon how your plane's configured, but you haven't

[RCSE] JrXP8103 Programming Question (Tow Release)

2005-07-20 Thread David Nasatir
1) What is the recommended action for operating the tow release mechanism, (currently on channel 8)? 2) In the absence of advice against this practice, I would like to open the release by activating the timer switch on my Jr XP8103. What would be the appropriate mixing instructions to do that?

[RCSE] I need a few micro receivers.

2005-07-13 Thread David Schat
The 6 channel JR 610UL is excellent and 7 grams. about $65 if I remeber right.

[RCSE] F3B team practice last weekend

2005-07-13 Thread David Zucker
for the flying lessons you guys. David Zucker PBSS 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 sent from web based

[RCSE] Tom Hoopes - please contact me

2005-07-04 Thread David A . Enete
List: If you happen to see Tom Hoopes, please ask him to contact me. I've tried e-mail over the past month several times and gotten no response. Thanks. - David A. Enete RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED

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

2005-07-01 Thread David Zucker
Daryl Perkins wrote: Hey Guys, After the Spring Fling, I've been getting a lot of private emails regarding the Insanity 3.7, so I thought I'd post a little about the model. With my broken full scale planes this year, I haven't had a chance to head to So Cal to fly the contest circuit, but I had

Re: [RCSE] Spring Fling

2005-06-27 Thread David Zucker
Daryl Perkins wrote: The Spring Fling, and the second leg of the Triad is now over. I'd like to say that a good time was had by all... but the conditions were BRUTAL on Sat. The wind was howling, which typically isn't a problem at Sac, as there is normally plenty of lift even in the wind but

[RCSE] Fw: Winch Batteries

2005-05-21 Thread David Whitaker
differently? Thanks again Dave W - Original Message - From: David Whitaker To: RCSE Sent: Friday, May 20, 2005 6:42 PM Subject: Winch Batteries I know this was discussed some time ago. And I didn't pay attention then. Now I need the information. What is the best battery to use for winches

[RCSE] GADGET FOR SALE

2005-05-19 Thread David Schat
Radio control rocket engine ignition unit on eBay at http://tinyurl.com/9ehhf starting at $20. Light a rocket motor on your model from your transmitter. Thanks for the bandwidth RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] GWS C-47 Sold!

2005-05-07 Thread David Schat
SOLD! Thanks to all responders. NIB GWS C-47 EDP300H/S - All foam model of the C-47. Color is silver. Comes with 2 speed 300 motors. Decals for civilian and for military versions. Retails for $80-$90. This was a gift that I just don't see myself flying. Too many other projects. $40 plus shipping.

[RCSE] For Sale

2005-05-06 Thread David Schat
NIB GWS C-47 EDP300H/S - All foam model of the C-47. Color is silver. Comes with 2 speed 300 motors. Decals for civilian and for military versions. Retails for $80-$90. This was a gift that I just don't see myself flying. Too many other projects. $40 plus shipping. Paypal only. RCSE-List

[RCSE] Dymond RC of San Diego

2005-04-28 Thread David Nasatir
I am having difficulty contacting Helmut Goestl at Dymond Model Sports, 3904 Convoy St. in San Diego. No one answers the phone at 858 495 0092 and I get no response to faxes sent to 858 495 0096. I am unaware of any email addresses. Part of a shipment is missing . I would like to clarify the

[RCSE] Mylar Hinge Tape Sources?

2005-04-24 Thread David Garwood
My ancient stash of Airtronics Mylar Hinge Tape is all but used up. Who supplies this material or an acceptable substitute these days? // Dave Garwood Albany, New York _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today -

RE: [RCSE] Mylar Hinge Tape Sources?

2005-04-24 Thread David Garwood
From: David Garwood [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] Mylar Hinge Tape Sources? Date: Sun, 24 Apr 2005 07:59:34 -0400 My ancient stash of Airtronics Mylar Hinge Tape is all but used up. Who supplies this material or an acceptable substitute these days? // Dave Garwood Albany

RE: [RCSE] Its not too late to donate to the Bring JoJo to the NATS fund!

2005-04-12 Thread David Hobby
Hi Jojo I will be there also. My plans for a round the world F3J vacation is comming together. Cheers David Hobby - Operations Project Manager Aerosonde Robotic Aircraft 41 - 43 Normanby Rd, Notting Hill, Vic 3168 Ph: 61 3 9544 0866 Fax: 61 3 9544 0966 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.aerosonde.com

Re: [RCSE] Fw: Gas to reach 3 dollars a gallon

2005-04-04 Thread David Nasatir
Reference Pages 1995-2005 by Barbara and David P. Mikkelson This material may not be reproduced without permission. Harley Michaelis wrote: *This is soaring related in that we all buy gasoline to do our flying. I thought this analysis was worth passing on in that it points out which

[RCSE] Stylus- Pike Flap to Elevator Mix Quandry

2005-03-25 Thread David Zucker
much compensation for the first half of travel. I hate having to thumb in down elevator ten feet from the LZ. Stylus boy( Tom Hoopes ) or Old School Stylus Boy ( Gordon Jennings ) are you out there? David Zucker RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe

[RCSE] Re: Horns

2005-03-25 Thread David Zucker
Michael Lachowski wrote: Put a longer arm on the servo. JR makes some extra long ones if needed. Ignore Gordy's post about long servo arms. Sorry Mike, I forgot to mention I already added the extra long servo arm. 5 holes out. Still can't quite get there. David RCSE-List facilities provided

Re: [RCSE] Stylus- Pike Flap to Elevator Mix Quandry

2005-03-25 Thread David Zucker
Mountain Soaring Association Denver, CO http://www.rmsadenver.com -Original Message- From: David Zucker [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 25, 2005 12:11 PM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] Stylus- Pike Flap to Elevator Mix Quandry Ok, This is the problem. As Gordy earlier

Re: [RCSE] Stylus- Pike Flap to Elevator Mix Quandry

2005-03-25 Thread David Zucker
Jon Stone wrote: David, The spoiler suggestion is one good solution I have used before. Seems sometimes the radio just does not give you all the available throw. The caveat of this approach is to make sure there is some down elevator throw left over, so you are able to dork the plane

[RCSE] Re: Stylus- Pike Flap to Elevator Mix Quandry

2005-03-25 Thread David Zucker
of flap to slow the glider to it's min stall speed. I knew I was going to have a hard time explaining this one. David 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] Vision help

2005-03-19 Thread David J. Butkovich
Thanks to all who replied. If it stops raining we may take the obligatory photos and send it up. Thanks, 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

Re: [RCSE] What do you have in your toolbox?

2005-03-19 Thread David Nasatir
A collapsible pole and a wrist rocket with monofiliment and nylon string attached to a weight. 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

Re: [RCSE] What do you have in your toolbox?

2005-03-19 Thread David Nasatir
Oh, and I should add, I fly with Rob Carter and expect him to have everything else. David Nasatir wrote: A collapsible pole and a wrist rocket with monofiliment and nylon string attached to a weight. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe

[RCSE] Vision help

2005-03-18 Thread David J. Butkovich
Anyone still using Vision (Atrax)? I can't get the flaps to work in conjunction with the ailerons. I set values and nothing happens. Flaps go almost 90 and reflex is fine. It's the full trailing edge movement that is evading me. TIA Dave RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News.

[RCSE] Night Ops

2005-03-18 Thread David Schat
Hey Party People! I need some new Electroluminescent Plastic strips for my Night Ops... Can anyone lead me to where I can get some? Thanks RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and

[RCSE] Fun with Websites

2005-03-18 Thread David Schat
Check out the translation of the NES Articles website http://sites.gizoogle.com/?url=http://www.nesail.com/articles.php using http://www.gizoogle.com/ Not for young childern though... RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL

[RCSE] Thanks to Anonymous Spotter!

2005-03-14 Thread David Nasatir
I want to thank the dad of the visitor from the San Diego area who was flying at Vollmer Peak in Berkeley, California this morning. Not only did you make it possible for me to fly by doing an excellent job of launching my 3M Synergy 91 into what the records show to have been a 48mph gust on a

[RCSE] profi 4000 on ebay

2005-03-12 Thread David

Re: [RCSE] Who's mailing in LSF Forms for level completion before the end of March?

2005-03-08 Thread David Zucker
more than a year. As a 25 year veteran of the slope with 1000's of hrs, I just can't muster the enthusiasm to sit up there for 8 hrs straight. David Level 4.9 Zucker RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note

Re: [RCSE] In the spirit or the rule? LSF Topic:-)

2005-03-06 Thread David Nasatir
And to make it soaring related, go to the Otago peninsula and watch the albatross take off and land. A relatively rare event for each bird...but there are lots of them there and the approaches are wonderful to observe. John wrote: Gordy, My wife and I just retuned from 30 days in New Zealand

Re: [RCSE] Rare earth magnets as wing retention devices?

2005-03-02 Thread David Nasatir
Is there an easy way to compare the shear strength of a magnetic wing hold down with that of a nylon bolt without actually doing the physical testing? Martin Usher wrote: I have a question. Do two apposing magnets generate twice the force or should you use a small low weight steal attraction

[RCSE] Breakaway fuse?

2005-02-28 Thread David Nasatir
Is there any virtue to designing a fuse to break in a desired spot? How would I do that? I am scaling up a favorite, but long gone 60 to 2M. The fuselage is built up balsa. The original tended to break due to my landing style. I am reinforcing the new one from the nose to a point behind

[RCSE] Need some help

2005-02-27 Thread David Whitaker
A friend of mine not on this list is in need of some help. Here is his request. I am in need of some glider info. I am helping a friend with a Multiplex 4meter ASH-26 in one of his moves he lost the stab, it is no longer available through Multiplex USA or Germany, Where might I be able

[RCSE] Looking for Dave Corven

2005-02-21 Thread David Whitaker
Trying to send to Dave Corven. Messages keep bouncing. Dave or some one ping me please with his address so I can check it. Thanks Dave Whitaker Toledo Weak Siganls

[RCSE] Estrella For Sale (eBay Deutschland)

2005-02-16 Thread Stack, David
Title: Estrella For Sale (eBay Deutschland) All; Not mine, I stumbled across it during a search this morning. Likely you'd have to convince the seller to a transaction outside Germany (or have an Agent), but it is likely quicker than the current wait...

RE: [RCSE] Thermal Duration Contest: Triad, 2-Days, etc...

2005-02-09 Thread David Portwood
You need more flying? Come up to the northwest we can keep you flying. Currently the Northwest Soaring Society has 14 contests scheduled (we are down a few from most years) not counting our year end tournament. take a look www.northwestsoaring.org -Original Message- From: Flying High

RE: [RCSE] Thermal Duration Contest: Triad, 2-Days, etc...

2005-02-09 Thread David Portwood
That link was a little short www.northwestsoaringsociety.org -Original Message- From: David Portwood [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2005 3:16 PM To: 'Flying High'; 'exchange' Subject: RE: [RCSE] Thermal Duration Contest: Triad, 2-Days, etc... You need more

[RCSE] Wurts on The Military Channel

2005-02-04 Thread David A . Enete
Did anyone notice Joe flying (monitoring) what looked like a PicoJet Combat UAV on the Military Channel tonight? - David RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages

[RCSE] DAD Tina Servo Arms

2005-01-26 Thread David Nasatir
Is there a source of a replacement servo arm for the DAD Tina? Thanks, 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

[RCSE] DAD Tina Servo Arms

2005-01-26 Thread David Nasatir
Is there a source for a replacement servo arm for the DAD Tina? Thanks, 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

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