RE: [RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #6696: LMR motor for Pike Superior

2005-11-14 Thread Frank Slaughter
Have a look at http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=440307. It's about the crash of a Stratos SL/e, tentatively blamed on an SBEC, which is a stand-alone battery eliminator. Frank -Original Message- From: Tord Eriksson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 14,

RE: [RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #6696: LMR motor for Pike Superior

2005-11-14 Thread Frank Slaughter
-- Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2005 15:38:23 -0500 From: Frank Slaughter [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Tord Eriksson [EMAIL PROTECTED], Soaring@airage.com Subject: RE: [RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #6696: LMR motor for Pike Superior Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Have a look at http

RE: [RCSE] Foam F3F

2005-09-03 Thread Frank Slaughter
I have owned both a 60 JW and an M60. If you are primarily flying frontside, as opposed to dynamic soaring, I would choose the M60. I can't comment from personal experience on any of the others. I have also seen a LEG One D (I believe with the MH-32 wing) fly, and it appears to be a very

RE: [RCSE] SoLong UAV

2005-06-30 Thread Frank Slaughter
Here's a long thread about the flight, including commentary from some of the pilots. http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=378861 -Original Message- From: Bill Johns [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2005 11:26 AM To: Soaring Yahoo Subject: Re: [RCSE] SoLong

RE: [RCSE] Rx's

2005-06-07 Thread Frank Slaughter
I've used about a billion Quantum 8s with never a hiccup, for what that's worth. My eyesight doesn't appear to be up to RCSE standards, however, so I doubt I've flown at the kind of range that many others here do. The Sombra Shadow 3 (available at http://www.kennedycomposites.com) seems to be

RE: [RCSE] Ultimate soaring car?

2005-05-02 Thread Frank Slaughter
I don't know about it's ultimateness, but my wife's Audi Allroad would fit your criteria perfectly. At a bit less money, and a bit more capacity, a Honda Pilot would be a more utilitarian answer (that's what I drive). Both serve us well in here in Wyoming, with messy passes and forest service

RE: [RCSE] Ultimate soaring car?

2005-05-02 Thread Frank Slaughter
Element, which also looks very spacious and practical. I wonder if they come in AWD? -Jim -Original Message- From: Frank Slaughter [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 11:03 AM To: Jim Laurel; soaring@airage.com Subject: RE: [RCSE] Ultimate soaring car? I don't know about

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

2005-03-19 Thread Frank Slaughter
I usually skip the deep cycle battery, winch, and turnaround when I have to hike 500 vertical feet at my local slope. -Original Message- From: Albert E. Wedworth [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2005 6:24 PM To: Dave Brombaugh; soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE]

RE: [RCSE] Glider lost at Utah POTM

2005-03-07 Thread Frank Slaughter
Where do you DS at POTM? -Original Message- From: c_j_miner [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 05, 2005 10:20 PM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] Glider lost at Utah POTM To anyone who flies DS on the north side of Utah's Point of the Mountain, please keep your eyes

RE: [RCSE] Hitec /JR thin Servo insights

2005-02-09 Thread Frank Slaughter
The Extreme DS is set up so the elevator servo goes inside the fin, making the linkage about 1 1/2 long. There's room in there for a 5125 or a DS168. I don't know if a WingMaxx would fit or not. Frank -Original Message- From: Jo Grini [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday,

RE: [RCSE] Ballast ??

2005-01-27 Thread Frank Slaughter
Check out this thread from RCGroups: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=250485 I just got some tungsten powder and it's impressively dense. I haven't put it to use yet, so I can't speak from experience about its properties. Frank -Original Message- From: Marta Zavala

RE: [RCSE] GliderKing down for good.

2005-01-24 Thread Frank Slaughter
Bob, Thanks for all the time effort you have put into it. GliderKing (the site) will be missed, but you'll always be the GliderKing. Frank Slaughter -Original Message- From: Robert Bingham [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 21, 2005 6:44 PM To: 'rcse'; [EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: [RCSE] One modeler's Christmas observation

2004-12-20 Thread Frank Slaughter
I Ultracoted a bunch of gifts one Christmas. It's a lot of work. -Original Message- From: Jack Womack [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 5:38 PM To: Jim Deck; RCSE Subject: Re: [RCSE] One modeler's Christmas observation So don't wrap them... Monokote them!!!

RE: [RCSE] Electric flight web sites

2004-12-17 Thread Frank Slaughter
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/ -Original Message- From: Wes Gibson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 17, 2004 10:26 PM To: RCSE Subject: [RCSE] Electric flight web sites Can anyone recommend some good knowledge base web sites on electric flight? I've got a lot to learn

RE: [RCSE] Volz servo repairs...everyone knows where :-)

2004-12-05 Thread Frank Slaughter
Who carries Volz servos in the US? I've had a hard time finding online. Frank -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2004 8:27 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [RCSE] Volz servo repairs...everyone

RE: [RCSE] No Mitts or Muffs, at least on the hill, This is the way to go

2004-11-14 Thread Frank Slaughter
I don't know if this is universal, but I got a Multiplex transmitter tray for my Profi 4000. I figured that since I was accustomed to using a harness for my transmitter, the tray wouldn't be much different - only more stable. I was wrong. I'm accustomed to flying with my thumbs and the tray

RE: [RCSE] Transmitter bags

2004-11-13 Thread Frank Slaughter
I have the Mongo Transmitter Mitt, as shown at http://www.fatlion.com/bash/. I got mine a year ago, so I believe there's a good chance Katie Kauffman ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) is still making them. Frank -Original Message- From: Jeff Steifel [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday,

RE: [RCSE] What is the current highest capacity for AA size batteries on the market today?

2004-11-06 Thread Frank Slaughter
Hi Edgar, There is a Sanyo NiMH HR-3U that's 2300 mah. There is also an AP brand NiMH cell AP-2300AAH that's 2300 mah. Both have button tops. I have not tried either. http://www.batteriesamerica.com has them both. I'm pretty sure the Sanyos are widely availabe. Frank -Original

RE: [RCSE] Anyone flown an Ebay Discus?

2004-10-29 Thread Frank Slaughter
Have a look at this thread on RCGroups: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=165221 -Original Message- From: Dave Brombaugh [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 9:55 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [RCSE] Anyone flown an Ebay

RE: [RCSE] Visalia 100th Radio Goal, that was ME!

2004-10-11 Thread Frank Slaughter
Before everyone piles on Terry Mickle, we should all note that the extent of his complaining (on RCSE, at least) was this statement: There was a posting before Visalia that there would be a JR 9303 given to the pilot finishing in 100th place. What ever happened with that? Since I finished

RE: [RCSE] what bird could it be?

2003-12-23 Thread Frank Slaughter
Almost certainly a frigate bird. Here's a link to some pictures: http://www.oceanlight.com/lightbox.php?cs=-148. I've put in a lot of hours on the water in Cozumel and other tropical fishing hotspots, and they're pretty common. Fisherman love them because they're much better than we are at

RE: [RCSE] newbie needs help

2003-12-18 Thread Frank Slaughter
Try http://www.newcreations-rc.com/ -Original Message- From: sargentw [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2003 11:56 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [RCSE] newbie needs help Where do you find a Push-E Cat? -- sargentw

[RCSE] Apology to the list

2003-11-15 Thread Frank Slaughter
I'm sorry I picked a public fight with Gordy. Nobody needs that. I'll not do it again. I can't say I completely regret it, because it did draw out Joe. I found his contribution quite enlightening. Frank RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe

RE: [RCSE] Little Big Winch

2003-10-27 Thread Frank Slaughter
I've had a Little Big Winch for two years. I think it's great for a one-man show. I've launched planes up to a Zenith with it. The Zenith will stall it if there's any wind (and maybe even if not), but you can still get a perfectly fine launch. Don't expect a big zoom. It's light and

RE: [RCSE] throwing peg repair - Acacia DLG

2001-11-30 Thread Frank Slaughter
For those who asked about the Acacia, here are my (relatively uninformed) comments Dislikes: - it's heavy. Mine came in at 11.5 ounces with 5 servos - the vertical stab seems fragile to me. The bottom broke where the rudder is cut out. I would have preferred to see the rudder extend all the