On another topic, has anyone ever had glitch problems from power
lines? I have been flying at a small lake that is sort of in a canyon
surrounded by power lines around the lake area and I have had severe
glitching on a Hitec Electron, a DSP 4w10ampBec.
a Hitec 555 and a GWS rx.
All of
Yes, but since April of 2002, when the
conversion rate was 1 EURO = $.84, the conversion rate has been as high as 1
EURO = $1.29. That's a BIG change - nearly 54%! So, depending on
when the last order was made it is entirely possible that the exchange rate
might cause a price increase on
Really? I've been walking barefoot in that 'stuff' all my life?
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Harley Michaelis wrote:Guys. . .I feared I would have to quit modeling if my
Little Giant Razor Plane died. Not a problem! Stanley makes a tiny plane,
measuring about 3-1/2" x 1-1/8" called a "Trimming Plane" that has a sturdy,
adjustable blade that can be resharpened. I'm carving a plug out
Tim Gastinger said:
The cheapest part about flying is the OWNER.
And this is a guy who can give lessons on this! 8-)
Jim Porter
Neckargemund-Dilsberg
Germany
INDECISION is the key to FLEXIBILITY
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Hello Dave and other AVA owners,
written by Dave Darling:
You don't know me, but I believe you wrote the E-mail on the AVA.
Yes, I've written a couple of emails on the AVA. I'm not sure how much
credence you can place on my ramblings, but normally I don't say/write
something without at least
How do you deal with adverse yaw caused by a V-tails use as a rudder?
Changing to an X- tail is not the answer that will satisfy the question.
Two mixes: rudder to elevator and rudder to rudder. It generally takes less
than 10% mix, adding a bit of down motion with the application of
Conventional tails pack easier than the common V tail for the traveling
contest flier. 8-)
P.S. Yea, I know about the V tail on the Cobra that breaks down, I own
one.
So does the V-tail on the new Starlight 3000, as does the Wizard Compact II,
the Organic, the full D-box Graphite and the
So does the V-tail on the new Starlight 3000, as does the Wizard Compact
II, the Organic, the full D-box Graphite and the Elita!
Ya, but pulling them off the Organic and Graphite was such a pain that I
always left them mounted. I still have the Organic, I never take off the V.
The only V that
I'm about to make the jump into vacuum bagging wings and
such. I'm curious as to what other projects around the house can be
done with this equipment. Anyone using their bagging gear for anything
else?If you need to take towels in your suitcase, place them in a
plastic bag, draw a vacuum,
Because once a person goes up with the plane it ceases to be a model.
How about after the person was outta the plane, does it revert to being a
model?
Generally not, because after the pilot exits the plane it normally turns
into a pile of scrap shortly thereafter.
Jim Porter
Stan,
I broke my tail boom on a hard landing. The complete break was about 1/2
way
back. Need suggestion on how to repair. I was thinking of putting in a
1/64th ply tube epoxying that in mating the two pieces of the boom, then
using glass on the exterior.
If the ply tube is a good idea,
Please don't make the same mistake the RES rules did. The rules did not
adequately specify the class as to what it's original intent was and
look
where it is now. It's certainly not a simple, introductory level
competitive event. Of course, almost by definition a competitive event
Just received the following note from Gerhard Pollack at Modellbau Pollack.
We have the chance to dispatch at once 3 NYX F3B, all in different colors.
These have been in VERY short supply for some time so here's a chance to get
one of the better F3B planes currently available without the usual
I have a chance to get this slope flight completed with the proper
level two witnesses next month. I want to fly a six JR368 digital
servo model for this. (I know, get a paragon.)
Any ideas on battery type to make sure I have the eight hour go?
Sounds like the worst possible plane to use for
Just before Christmas Randy McCleave and I went to HKM to look at their shop
and to see the new Nimbus 4 Super Orchidee. I ended up bringing one home
for several reasons. First, it's an example of excellent molding work - the
fits and finishes are first class. Second, the plane breaks down into
I was in your position several years ago. I became interested in the
Primary glider due to a couple of photos in Max Parrish's book, The
Beauty
of Gliding. I found out that Krick had ceased production of their SG-38
kit
a year or two earlier so I started looking at my options.
I don't
I have had Futaba, HiTec, and Airtronics all in that order and every time
I
have picked up a new radio and used it on an existing plane I have had to
change channel assignments on the Rx! Even the two Airtronics radios I
have
use different assignments!
Having said that when you open most
Now we have not only the plane of the day, but also the event of the day -
JUST what we need! And one that requires ANOTHER plane.
Remember long ago, that's what two meter was supposed to be.
And then RES
And now the QUICKSTART EVENT.
Jim Porter
Neckargemund-Dilsberg
Germany
The
Any one have experence getting 80 to 90 degrees of travel one one of these
things? I can get enought travel but the flap hinge is so stiff I'm
stalling a 60 inch oz torque servo at about 45 degrees.
I've run into this problem with one or two planes when I thought I REALLY
needed 80 or 90
No covers, slop, drag, snags, etc. Nothing but a clean airfoil (and
they
taste good too (oops, wrong commercial)).
Pity to still see stuff hanging out and covers with bulges on them when it
is all so unnecessary.
When I see a RDS installation that's as stiff as conventional pushrods I'll
What's a good source for stranded 22 AWG wire? I know I can get it at
Mouser but their minimum size (100') is a lot more than I need.
Maxx Products near Chicago.
http://www.maxxprod.com/
Jim Porter
Neckargemund-Dilsberg
Germany
The airplane stays up because it doesn't have the time to
One of my customers and I decided to try an experiment, and we came up
with a self thermaling airplane.
That is really cool! It'll take the challenge out of soaring ! Just
think,mMaybe I can even get rid of my TX ! :)
It's called free flight.
Jim Porter
Neckargemund-Dilsberg
Germany
The
I received an email from the AMA regarding the Torrey Pines issue. Was
just
wondering if everyone else received that email?
Bill Kuhl
I would guess it was sent to all AMA members with an email address on file.
Jim Porter
Neckargemund-Dilsberg
Germany
The airplane stays up because it
Can anyone point me to a source of the typical 3 conductor servo wiring in
22 ga?
I have found a local source for the 26 ga variety, but not the 22 ga.
Maxx Products in Chicago, by the package 10' or 100'.
http://www.maxxprod.com/
http://www.maxxprod.com/mpi-5.htm
Jim Porter
Bettendorf,
Does anyone have use the CAM-pac memory module?
Wouldn't be without one for each transmitter as it's the failsafe if the
memory battery quits. It also allows the storage of another set of planes,
sixteen by itself, if you're that well off plane wise - or several more
setups for the same plane
time... You choose to build - more power to you. I choose to fly - that
does not make me less than you!
Maybe, not to you, but to builders, it does. :-).
That's certainly your loss and not ours. I can't believe your opinion is
very widely supported by other builders.
Rob Glover just made
Don't you wish you were hooking up in this line of winches right now,
ready
to launch into a MoM 10 minute task? 8-))
http://www.jimbacus.net/soaring/OVSS2001/DSC00474.JPG
YES
Why does there have to be a sadist in every group? 8-)
Jim Porter
Bettendorf, Iowa USA
soon to be
Airtronics equipment for sale
Infinity 660 transmitter in excellent condition with two battery packs and
transmitter module on channel 02 (50 mHz) with two #92698 PCM six channel
receivers on the same frequency.
Complete package $300 postpaid CONUS
Jim Porter
Bettendorf, Iowa USA
soon to
I do not know what Vmax is, but Vne is Never Exceed Speed.
Vmax is the speed the fuselage achieves after you've peeled off the flying
surfaces.
Jim Porter
Bettendorf, Iowa USA
soon to be Dilsberg Germany
The airplane stays up because it doesn't have the time to fall.
Orville Wright
Airtronics equipment for sale
Infinity 660 transmitter in excellent condition with two battery packs and
transmitter module on channel 02 (50 mHz) with two #92698 PCM six channel
receivers on the same frequency.
Complete package $375 postpaid
Jim Porter
Bettendorf, Iowa USA
The airplane
I have a molded wing that had some light scratches in it , so I buffed
them out with Gel-Gloss, but left the wing a little dull, which surprised
me.
I've tried some car wax to revitalize, but no luck.
Can a clear coat be sprayed, or does this depend on what type of paint
was used, which I
I just saw an ad for the Graupner Tipsy, it is very cute, like the TwinJet
and the Terry... and they all seem to have the same cosmetic problem:
Whether styrene or EPP, they have all these mold marks ans hickies on
the surfaces. Some are small and look like over-scale rivets or fuel
hatches,
Any Hams out there flying on 6 meters (50 Mhz)? Or
even 53 Mhz?
I fly 53 Mhz. It was worth getting a bunch of new equipment, in my
opinion, but there is one thing to consider: there are only two makers
of double-conversion receivers for 6 meters, FMA and JR, and the JR
receiver costs
Referring to his placing in 1999.
Sal DeFrancesco wrote:
I have one! Took 3rd 2 meter at Visalia! Like it very much.
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The caution about cell phones comes out of England. The problem has been
documented in one or more of the English magazines. They may use different
cell phone frequencies. I know their R/C radio frequencies are different
than ours.
These two items may account for nothing happening over here.
Hi,
Can somebody explain what "level 1" etc mean?
Rodger
Rodger,
There are five 'levels' of achievement in the LSF, one through five or I
through V. Each represents a set of increasingly difficult tasks to
accomplish. Initially the tasks are intended to improve the basic flying
skills
This rationale already is understood as evidenced by the slope
alternatives (for those without good slope sites nearby
BTW the alternatives to the slope requirements only apply to the early
levels. Once you are trying for level V you must complete the slope
requirement, there are no
Just a note to pass on to the contest management.
Unless you are counting on people not showing up to fly to keep the numbers
down, your limit of 175 for registration is a farce. The score sheet shows
that 35 people were no shows. This left a LOT of flyers who might have
shown out in the cold.
Half the responses to the question of modifying transmitters are missing the
point. Regardless of the care, quality, ad nauseam, modification of a
transmitter in the 72mHz band is illegal unless type certified by the FCC or
unless the individual modification is performed and tested by a properly
Fred,
Don't worry about your English - it's certainly
better than my Flemish! 8)
Jim PorterBettendorf, Iowa
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From:
Frédéric Dusépulchre
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Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2000 3:38
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Subject: [SFRC] Sorry... RcMicro OK
Jeff,
This 'stuff' is made in 'biscuits' that start out as big as 50" x 50" x 192"
(some are maybe much bigger) and is then cut to the sheets you purchase.
When you're down to measuring grams, it's surprising that the density is as
uniform as it is.
If you cut cores from the pieces you weighed
I'm not the guy in charge, but the dates are 19, 20, 21 May 2000.
Jim Porter
Bettendorf, Iowa
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Sent: Monday, January 03, 2000 10:11 PM
Subject: [RCSE] Lake Wilson Spring Meet
I lost the name of the person
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Sent: Thursday, December 30, 1999 3:36 PM
Subject: Re: [RCSE] Re: Skegology
I forgot to mention also, for those who never flew with spoilers, when
landing down wind , the spoilers can actually
I have 105 Sanyo 1000SCR cells for sale. All are new and unused.
$3.50 each plus actual postage
All for $350.00 plus actual postage.
Jim Porter
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To carry the former thread with CA a little farther.
Spray the waxed paper with CA before you place the sheets. This way any CA
that makes it through the joint goes no further and one side of the sheet
has no hard spots.
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