RE: [RCSE] connecting servo's

2001-01-15 Thread Jim Cubbage
Actually, I saw someone use a 9 pin connector. A friend recommended Tom Hoops connectors. Get them with all the wires installed. This will save you a ton of time, and it works great. Other here can vouch for them. You can reach Tom at: (801) 571-4209 Jim Cubbage -Original Message

[RCSE] Shipment on its way from Germany!!!

2001-01-15 Thread Jim Cubbage
ral Germans standing on your door step in the next couple of weeks my suggestion. Pay them. Jim Cubbage RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] New Charger Hitec 335.

2000-12-06 Thread Jim Cubbage
some number to some other number. But what is this number in relation to the batteries being charged? Thanks, Jim Cubbage RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [RCSE] Bozo hears the sound of reindeer hoofs

2000-12-05 Thread Jim Cubbage
enough to give me an old climax to practice. As there has been very light lift around here lately, I may just be able to fly it on the slopes too. I made a new horizontal stab yesterday for it and hope to fly it today. Jim Cubbage -Original Message- From: Phil Chris [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: [RCSE] Hitec HS-55

2000-11-13 Thread Jim Cubbage
I have used them in two planes. They are pretty good, just keep a couple of extra gear sets handy as I have stripped a couple. I use them for small cheap foam planes, I have them in my Scooter and Javelin. Jim -Original Message- From: Matt F [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday,

[RCSE] JR Servos, what is the difference

2000-11-05 Thread Jim Cubbage
of the 331 for a vtail so I am wondering if the 341 is a bit more accurate when it centers, or is it more precise? I mean it costs more than the 331 so what do you get for the extra $$? Jim Cubbage RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubs

RE: [RCSE] SF Slope/Electric sites

2000-11-03 Thread Jim Cubbage
Hmm, don't know too much about the electric sights, but there are a ton of slope sights all around the bay area. The closest to the City are near Ft. Funston and down to Pacifica. Actually anywhere in between is good, just not right at the fort as the Hang Gliders get in the way. Personally, I

RE: [RCSE] Hobie Owner's Opinion

2000-10-27 Thread Jim Cubbage
portfolio or everyone else's loss on the Democratic White House is like blaming them for the weather. Maybe you should spend a little less time flying and pay more attention to events before complaining about them Jim Cubbage -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: [RCSE] mini salto help

2000-10-19 Thread Jim Cubbage
, I mean if I was off by 1/8" on taping the battery to the cg location, it was a huge difference in balance. I think you are still tail heavy, it is always easier to be a bit nose heavy than tail heavy. Jim Cubbage -Original Message- From: Louis Gonzalez [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]

[RCSE] Servos again

2000-10-11 Thread Jim Cubbage
Hello again, I posted that I was getting a new 60" slope plane and was thinking about getting Hitec Servos. Just talked to the manufacture and he commented that the Hitec's were not as precise as other brands that are on the market. He says since the plane I am getting will do 150mph, that I

RE: [RCSE] DS DS DS .....Exactly what is it????????

2000-10-10 Thread Jim Cubbage
Here is a very good link that explains it. But be careful. It is 100% captivating. Once you see a plane DS, like at Parker, than simply flying out in front in the lift is sort of a let down. Everything seems so slow then. If you are like me, you are trying to figure out how you can live

RE: [RCSE] Zagi DS trainer + NEW PROTOTYPE DSing plane SPOTTED!!! (long)

2000-09-07 Thread Jim Cubbage
to handle the stress. He figures the plane will be ready to sell sometime in October. All I can say is that the line forms behind me :) Jim Cubbage -Original Message- From: breck baldwin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, September 01, 2000 8:59 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAI

[RCSE] Sunglasses

2000-08-28 Thread Jim Cubbage
a buck or two. Lastly, can anyone answer this one? Why is it that the best lift always seems to be directly into the sun?? :) Going Blind! Jim Cubbage RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [RCSE] Need Rubber Ducky!!

2000-08-28 Thread Jim Cubbage
Anyone out there know if you can get Rubber Duckie's for Futaba Transmitters? Jim Cubbage -Original Message- From: charlie [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, August 28, 2000 5:50 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] Need Rubber Ducky!! I need to find out where I can get

RE: [RCSE] First handlaunch

2000-08-28 Thread Jim Cubbage
r knowledge and love of the sport. Thank You! Jim Cubbage -Original Message- From: Bill Harris [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, August 28, 2000 7:50 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] First handlaunch First handlaunch practice this weekend. I spent over two hours Satu

RE: [RCSE] Update - Fun1 delivery times

2000-08-28 Thread Jim Cubbage
a beginner I am very tempted to buy ARF kits, but I tell myself that I will probably learn more about it if I build it myself. I would love to fly it tomorrow, but I know it will take me a while to build. Jim Cubbage -Original Message- From: John B [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, August

RE: [RCSE] HGL Contest in California

2000-08-25 Thread Jim Cubbage
That is me, sorry all. I type fast and the spell checker doesn't always pick things up like that. Jim -Original Message- From: Adam Till [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, August 25, 2000 11:43 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [RCSE] HGL Contest in California Not to be

RE: [RCSE] Fun-1 delivery times?

2000-08-24 Thread Jim Cubbage
I ordered mine in mid-June and I called and Charlie said that it shipped on Tuesday. For me about 2 months. Jim -Original Message- From: John B [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2000 3:25 PM To: Soaring Newsletter Subject: [RCSE] Fun-1 delivery times? I ordered my

RE: [RCSE] Fun little plane - Scooter

2000-08-09 Thread Jim Cubbage
Since Pat is from Saugus, CA one of the local flying sites is Parker Mtn. I am sure all his planes DS well! I am building his Javelin now for those lighter days, then it is on to a Fun One and a new Combat Zagi. What is a Super Scooter? Jim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [RCSE] Looking for a new slope plane

2000-07-26 Thread Jim Cubbage
if it breaks it is easy to fix, and if you break it really bad, you can buy a Fuse or Wing separately. I ordered mine a while ago, it should be here any day. Jim Cubbage -Original Message- From: Michael and Sarah Austin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2000 7:51 PM

[RCSE] Receiver antenna length? - safe to cut?

2000-07-18 Thread Jim Cubbage
of these materials have a refracting properties that would inhibit good reception? Thanks, with all the talk about the how receivers and types, I figure the best I can do at the moment is to make sure I give my Tx the best target in the sky. Jim Cubbage RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane

RE: [RCSE] more review: EPP wings

2000-07-12 Thread Jim Cubbage
I am very new to the sport, less than 2 months. I built a Zagi for my first ship on the recommendation of a friend. That is the ship everyone uses for combat where I fly in the bay area. Well I finished it on a Tuesday flew it twice that week before I went down south to visit family for

RE: [RCSE] Futaba Super 7 programming

2000-07-12 Thread Jim Cubbage
I actually had a similar question which this may be the solution, but I have no soldering experience and would feel uneasy about modifying a receiver. I am putting together a Bowman Javelin, a nice EPP light wind wing. The instructions say to harness the aileron servos together and use the

RE: [RCSE] General sailplane radio: FM or PCM?

2000-07-12 Thread Jim Cubbage
I visited the site, but I have a question. Do you need a special transmitter here? My Futaba only has an option for PPM or PCM mode. I checked the site and found their transmitters, well their high-end 4000 model transmits in PPM or PCM, not IPD. Jim -Original Message- From: Michael