[RCSE] Wheather phenomena

Check out this weird cloud formation. APOD: 2004 January 12 - A Hole Punch Cloud Over Alabama

[RCSE] Scaled Composites Space Ship One

This may have been posted already. Read the release about it's flight. What a cool test flight profile. I want a ride! RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL P

[RCSE] Can't vote LSF By-law

Sounds like LSF is becoming more like our country's Political system ;- ) 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] F3B site trouble.

Is there a secret to viewing the results on the official site? I click on the link to results and the window opens up. In the window I see "results of round 1>>" or whatever but no names or scores behind them. Thanks to Diane and JT for keeping us in the loop with the play by plays, you are doi

[RCSE] TPG Contest - the ideal plane

Dammit... This thing is only in Beta testing but with all the new super whatzits coming out I better get it to market now. Introducing the "Vapor" Construction: hememetic photonic poly alloy (think Star Trek holodeck) - hand held projector is installed in your Stylus tranny, plug it in where t

[RCSE] Shot down... not sure

Just found out my Futaba rx that crashed in my Sapphire at Visalia had a damaged ceramic crystal filter. Can't know if it was due to the crash or caused the crash. Regardless, praise to Larry and CVRC for addressing the concerns of shoot downs. Knowing how abrupt TD landings are I think I'll be

Re: [RCSE] Visalia CD Response to Complants at FSF 29 2002

That's just an excuse Bob... I offered to get a wheel chair and push you around... That's why I go... the Festival ! (and had a damn good time) Not enough time to practice to be a serious competitor. At 04:31 PM 10/17/02 -0700, Bob Pope wrote: Quiet Man wrote: All the nice things Daryl said a

[RCSE] Lime green Vtail at Visalia

We were sitting right next to it. It was a Tempest by Mark Triebes I believe. Craftsmanship was awsome. Tracking #: DE49A2CEE477704FB56F47D25B2CB8E5DB3B836E RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that

[RCSE] Visalia

I did enjoy myself at the Festival, perfect weather, good flying, good friends, fun toys to look at and buy, and I killed some brain cells at night consuming adult beverages and laughing with my friends. I also experienced a total loss of my plane in the third round on Saturday either due to r

[RCSE] Filament tape

Try Target, I loaded up last time I went there because 3M seems harder and harder to find. -Spud Tracking #: CFB4697699FD184BBC90BF9C2D3525C44A696BB6 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Fresno area Soaring Club

Trying to hook up a friend in the Fresno area... I sent him links to SVSS and CVRC. Is there a group in Fresno proper? Tracking #: 41AC6ED5FFDD044D9BCF29A6CE5722EB8BDA32AF RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Off topic computer help needed.

I'm installing a new home theater and want to integrate my computer. Please reply off line. Thanks Tracking #: BB460072E7882C49B47F15B6F61C75A1A7158B75 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Re: NO RETRIEVERS AT THE NATS!!!!

lines back and hook everyone up. At 07:37 PM 12/10/01 -0500, you wrote: >- Original Message - >From: "David J. Schat" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Did I read correctly earlier and the winch lines are retrieved by golf > > cart... no regular style retrievers?

[RCSE] paging Gordy and Paul Trist

Contact me offline... I have something for you'all RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] LED'S

Check out the local toy stores. My kids had some clear superballs that had very bright LED's that flashed when you bounced them. I dissected one and found a circuit board about the size of a penny with two LED's, three watch type batteries, and a little spring loaded switch. A little tinkering

[RCSE] Stylus help

I need some help with the programming of the flaps/ailerons on launch mode. I've a headache from trying to figure it out and now need a brewskie. I can see that it has something to do with the slider on the right side of the Xmitter but can't get the sequence right or something. (serves me righ

[RCSE] Re: Soaring in Socal

Eben, Welcome to Socal! There is some slope flying in Torrance. People fly between Avenue A and Avenue C. There are some slopes above Malibu but I am not sure where. I'll copy the list. I'm sure folks can tell you where many great sites are. At 08:29 PM 7/18/01 -0700, you wrote: >David, I got

[RCSE] name that plane

George, Satellite was used on a 1/2A free flight design in the early seventies. It was a very successful design. I built and flew many of them. Your design would be in good company if you named it "satellite". -Spud Boy One good thing about being wrong is the joy it brings to others.

[RCSE] Slimo's

Lack of time made me get rid of my slimers... I love the smell of castor oil and methanol burning on a warm sunny morning though. Q-40's, pattern, Bipe's all fun for me. I still fly rocket power RC though love the smell, reminds me of the 4th of July. Spud (closet pyromaniac) RCS

Re: [RCSE] Cool Weather site/utility

Sorry... forgot to add the URL. Silly me. http://aws.com/comps/corp/default.asp?showlogo=1&boturl=http://aws.com/insta weather.asp At 06:46 AM 5/25/01 -0700, you wrote: >On 5/24/2001 9:23 AM, David J. Schat wrote: > > > Check out "Weather Bug" It's a cool &#x

[RCSE] pictures of ugly

DON'T look at them!!! you will turn to stone. Never look at a Mantis directly, use a mirror as Sinbad did with Medusa or you will turn to stone. -Spud Boy The hardness of the butter is proportional to the softness of the bread. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Air

[RCSE] BOOM BOOM ROCKS

Ha! The sonic booms from the Space Shuttle scared the poo out of our receptionist, it rattled the front windows good. Her mom called her also (She's about 40 miles away) scared. Funny, I was perusing the net about 5 minutes before it happen reading about the shuttle scheduled to land at 3:33pm

[RCSE] Opinions

I swear I didn't start this. -Spud Boy The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits. (Einstein) RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Aha!.... Drag Brakes

That's what they are! Can we let it die now? -Spud Boy Flying isn't dangerous. Crashing is dangerous. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Fatal accident from anchor stake.

I remember an article in one of our Mags about bungee launching. The author recommended attaching a chute to the stake to slow it down in the event of it coming out of the ground... Good advice, I'll now be taking it. -Spud Boy Even in a pile of manure, a flower will grow.

[RCSE] WOW!

I come back after a few weeks off the list and Sal's taking it in the _ _ _ again, and Daryl is a cheater. I swear I didn't have any involvement this time. -Spud Boy When you are arguing with an idiot, make sure the other person isn't doing the same thing. RCSE-List facil

[RCSE] Krylon paint

Pat, Do not use the small cans of Hobby paint from Krylon... I've found the stuff to be junk. The regular Krylon in the large cans however works very well. My recommendation is to lightly mist a couple of coats on the entire bottom of the wing with flat black. No need to get a solid black colo

[RCSE] decals from ink jet printer

Info from my friend Bob Pope... looks interesting but I haven't had a chance to drill down far enough into the site. >www.paper-paper.com/water-slip-decals1.html -Spud Boy It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows. (Epictetus) RCSE-List facilities

[RCSE] Stylus programming info wanted

Any good sources for getting the most out my new Stylus? RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] For sale

Sold to the Man on Maui. Thanks Tom. >Futaba Transmitters, one Super 7UAFS (aero version) and one Super 7UAGS (glider version) only one has >a battery. Channels 18 and 54. Manuals also included. They're in good shape, I'm selling to finance a >Stylus. -Spud Boy May

[RCSE] Zagi400 speed control problems

Thanks for the tolerance on RCSE & SFRC but I know many of you have expertise that may help me. I have a Zagi 400 that came with an Aveox speed control. It would cut out intermittently during flight or bench testing. Trick RC swapped it out for another. The new one does the same thing. I don't

[RCSE] Pasadena 2 day info needed.

Shucks, gotta' work next weekend. Can anyone tell me who I might contact about a possible refund? I'd be willing to accept raffle tickets in place of the cash so the club can keep the money in the kitty. -Spud Boy Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

[RCSE] Charging 12V 7A gel cell

Can I use a 13.8V 1.7A power source to charge it? If so, for how long? (and don't tell me until it melts down and then next time not quite that long) -Spud Boy RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Need help dismantling battery pack

Need help dismantling battery pack. I have a 7 cell pack that has a bad cell, what's the best way to disassemble a pack with welded tabs so I can salvage the remaining cells? RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Mylar covering film from MRL

Anyone have experience with covering sheeted wings with it? Does it stay nice and flat or does it bubble and wrinkle over time? How does the weight compare, to say, two coats of water based varathane? RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" req

[RCSE] Re: Antenna length (non Soaring related)

--- Original Message - >From: David J. Schat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: Y.K.Chan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Those terms are from the communications division of the >Federation Starship >> builders. >> >> -Spud Boy RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Air

[RCSE] Thanks for the help

Thanks for the help finding a Boomerang - about 12 respondants. Oh ya' please respond back to Mario with E Zagi info. -Spud Boy RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Fwd: E ZAGI hints/tips needed (non soaring related)

I'm forwarding this from a subscriber to the Slow Flight version of the exchange, thanks for the help. >From: Mario Aurelio DNET <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Hello David, >I just bought a Zagi400 Electric and I was woundering if you have (or know >of) a web site that provides "Hints or Tips" on modifca

[RCSE] Re: Antenna length

aborate a bit? I would appreciate that. > >YK Chan > > > >- Original Message - >From: David J. Schat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2000 8:31 AM >Subject: Antenna length

[RCSE] Antenna length

Don't forget about the remodulation to compensate for subspace interference? -Spud Boy RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Tom Clarkson's email address needed

Tom, if you're out there please contact me, I lost yer email address. If anyone knows it please forward it. Thanks for the bandwidth. -Spud Boy RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Fer sale

Epsilon fuse Spaz Ruby 2M All sold Still have the handlaunch RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Wing planform help

I want to put together a four panel wing that is as close as possible to fully elliptical as you can get with 4 panels. The wing is for a 60" span. I don't have the grey matter or schooling to figger' it. Also my tendency for instant gratification makes me lean toward asking for it. I would appre

[RCSE] Hobby Lobby Phalz Slow flyer

I'm considering purchasing one after seeing it fly at Visalia. I thought I overheard that the geared 280 motor they recommend was a little under powered. Being kind of a rookie with electrics, I'm wondering what type of power setup I should use. Straight speed 400, geared speed 400, prop, control

[RCSE] HLG Clinic by Joe Wurts

See the SULA web site for directions. http://hometown.aol.com/sulaclub/page/SULACLUB_sPage.HTM RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Cool NASA Email service

Check out for an email service that sends the latest NASA news. It sends about one email per day. -Spud Boy SoCal RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PR

[RCSE] Do you know the way to Palos Verdes?

Noah Hicks wrote: >Does anyone know how to get to Palos Verdes? Look for the cities of Palos Verdes, Torrance, & Long Beach. Long Beach and Torrance are to the North and South of PV. Also check out the Temple Hill Slope Squadron web page, they have good descriptions and directions for many of th

RE: [RCSE] Tail volume calcs

Lex, here's the formula I used. Dunno' if it's correct. The formula for the rudder was: .02 = area rudder x tail moment/wing area x span The formula for the stab was: .46 = area stab x tail moment/wing area x mean average chord I set up an Excel spread sheet and used the solver function to solve

[RCSE] Tail volume calcs

Wow! You guys are good. Thanks to all for the help. I received enough info to give it a try. I did the calcs to come up with a tail for my Wizard wing on an after market fuse. How 'bout checking my work now? The numbers I used are; Wing Mean Average Cord - 6.45 Area - 383 sq. in. Span - 59.05

[RCSE] Re: Fuselage Painting

Here ya' go Terry. I'm copying the exchange also. First wash the fuse with dish soap and water inside and out. Next sand the fuse lightly with some 220 wet or dry sandpaper using water & let dry. Spray fuse lightly with Krylon sandable primer. Fill all pinholes & blemishes with glazing and sp

[RCSE] Re: [ Human gliders

If he did 5 miles from 12,000 feet it would have been about a 2.2 to 1 glide ratio. At 11:42 AM 10/7/99 -0700, you wrote: >It was really impressive when he was cruising over those houses >at over 200mph! >It looked like his glide ratio was fairly good. > > Mark Mech >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >

[RCSE] Human gliders

I once saw on some cable show a man go for the record of horizontal distance traveled during a sky dive. He had a special suit made with material between the arms and his torso. I believe he did something like 5 miles. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "

[RCSE] Visalia

Darwin N. Barrie wrote: >Parking was a bitch as usual. A little more common cortesy could be used here. I don't really see a need >to block off a bunch of parking spaces for specific club members. This creates a major inconvenience for >everybody else. Maybe move all of the campers and motor home

[RCSE] Visalia

Anyone else gonna' bring a Twin Star triple A spud gun? -Spud Boy SoCal RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Club Web sites

WOW! My email went down after I made the request for web sites. When it came back up I had 42 responses. Thanks to all who responded. -Spud Boy SoCal RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] leering club members

Tord wrote: >But the leering crowd is still there, guys who gossip more than they fly, and >pretty annoying in the long run. Nasty, is the word that comes to mind ... We call these types "Nazis" in SoCal. you find them everywhere, slope Nazis, Surf Nazis, etc. People who don't welcome and even

Re: [RCSE] RDS pockets

David, The idea was brought up I think you missed one of the comments about retailers and stocking. How would they know what sizes to carry? This is especially hard with a new item with no sales history. I think a better idea would be to include some pocket making supplies with the RDS. How 'bo

[RCSE] I'm on it.

Thanks, I'm on it. At 05:38 PM 8/9/1999 -0700, you wrote: >Dave, I had the same problem. Lachowski told me the secret. Send to >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >In body of message: > >subscribe soaring digest > >Jim Thomas > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "un

[RCSE] Slope ratings

I have to rate The Avenues in Redondo and Torrey Pines my favorites. The Avenues have a great view of bikini clad women playing volleyball. Torrey has a nude beach below it. Oh yeah, the flying's pretty good to. -Spud Boy SoCal RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airp