Not a bad thing I am sure to the few detractors I have
accumulated here. But I would like to thank Mike Lachowski for his contribution
along with MAN for getting this first of its kind
forum started years ago when no others existed. I have been along for the ride
for 7-8 years best I can re
Selling for a
customer, New in box RTF Sperber. No longer available in this rtf form, a rare
bird. sold last for $1195.00. this one will go for $995.00 plus shipping. (DHL)
This one was made by LET model in the CZ R.
Slip on nose cone
molded fuse slip on nose cone
molded stab and rudder
wir
NEW from Krause & EMM
The Sperber semi scale sailplane or electric sailplane. High quality lower
price in a kit form. These are manufactured as are all the Krause planes.
Wing tip winglets available, decals included, This Sperber is the new
advanced straight wing design. Longer span, (4.6 meter)
For me 80% of what a product will do relates to the service and support
behind the product. Servos from all the major players all have good and
reliable product.
In my opinion Horizon /JR has the best factory support and team support in
the field, plus the widest range of quality servos.
Daryl fli
If this is the Space I think it is, I had it built for him when I
imported HKM products. Daryl can confirm if it is the same one... With
the specific custom spar and skin layups, it would have had a street
value of about $1500.00. (Airframe only). Stabs also are a special layup
with carbon skins. T
Once again:
Along the way, some one else changed the message header to "national fun
fly" I replied to their message without realizing that it would be
inferred I was advocating this, I am not lobbying for a National Fun
Fly, I did that for 5 years in Elmira for scale sailplanes (1995-2000).
No nee
inal Message-
> From: Marc Gellart [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2005 5:35 PM
> To: John Derstine; 'Steve Meyer'; 'TJB'; soaring@airage.com
> Subject: Re: RE: [RCSE] National Fun Fly
>
> John,
> Just a short note to straighte
> >Fly for a week, there might be a good turn out. It doesn't even have
to
> >be on the same schedule as the NATS.
> >
> >T
> >
> >T&G
> >32 Mount View Dr
> >Afton, VA 22920
> >
> >540 943-3356
> >fax 943-4178
> >
&g
Now there is an idea, basically what I was getting at, contests and fun
every year. De-emphasize the contest aspect as the die hards know who
they are, and will always show up, we need to attract the rest, the guys
who don't always come, who care less about rigorous competition, who
will support th
ntain Models
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> -Original Message-
> From: Bill Swingle [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 5:18 PM
> To: John Derstine; soaring@airage.com
> Subject: Re: [RCSE] The NATS, Format: 2M, Unlimited, F3X,
Another idea is to make the NATS a national fun fly, which it
essentially is anyway. A week of soaring anything you want, how you
want, with whom you want. Scale funflys have been (off and on for over
10 years) drawing more people to event venues years than the NATS. Think
of how many participants
Just a general note of what's available
1. If you want a Pegasus, I will be doing the last run for this year
starting NOW. My real job is taking much of my available time so
production is limited. I have some orders standing and will fill them in
the order they are received. Delivery 6-12 weeks f
Probably what will happen is that R/C soaring and other high altitude
sport/hobbies that use airspace (as in model rockets), will require
special dates, venues, and windows of opportunity provided by special
FAA waiver. Large model rocketry already is regulated by this process.
It is only a matter
Heck, you can do this with Outlook also,
if that is the problem, I just created a set of rules for every thing with RCSE
in the Header to file the “undigested” subscription to a folder. It
is a lot easier to browse the headers this way than with the digest version or
the scattered inbox ap
gt; Subject: [RCSE] Aerotow in Utah
>
> This morning Tauno Knuuttila and I (Curtis Miner) successfully
> aerotowed his 1/3 scale ASW-28 with my 1/3 scale Extra 330 L / DA-
> 100. Neither of us had any experience aerotowing but after reading
> all we could find on the web (thanks John
I saw him last at the JR Aerotow in Monticello, (not far from Champaign
Urbana where he teaches), maybe a new series of scale airfoils to
follow? Probably not, but he seems well and always interested in talking
sailplanes.
JD
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In light of the great response here by the guys who went to the JR
Aerotow and the enthusiasm showed by all who went, I would like to point
out that there is a a Yahoo groups available for scale discussion. If
you want scale specific soaring discussion without the rest, check us
out. There are lo
If you live by contests and rules, you will die by contests and rules.
If you dont like rules, because you cant win by them or feel that they
discriminate against you, join the growing "non contest" events like
Scale aerotowing, or try scale xcountry where you fly against the
odometer, a personal
Another biased opinion, aren't they all?
Clarification.
The JR aerotow is not just a "sponsored" event by JR, as in donating
gifts prizes, and support. It is an entirely funded, planned, and
organized event fully staffed by JR employees, team flyers, and
volunteer friends of JR. Peter and Caroline
Hot dogging is fine if... both pilots agree ahead of time to "perform",
and they are capable experienced pilots.
The down side is, or may be, that there is a chance that you might
intimidate or scare off a new guy to aerotow, who only walks up and
see's a 46% Ultimate go vertical with a 2 meter i
Title: Message
What I do to remove servos glued in with
goop, is to take a small thin pallet knife (used to mix artists paints) bend it
90 degrees, heat it with a torch to hot but not glowing red or anything like
that, and work it under the servo. The right temp will soften the goop allowi
Scale is growing by leaps and bounds, wood, glass and in between, let's
not disparage, or infer a value judgment one over the other,(not saying
you intended that as such Jim). We all have something to gain from a
shared interest in scale soaring. Take those woodies to the JR Aerotow
next weekend an
From: Steve Richman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 6:39 PM
> To: John Derstine; 'Bill Conkling'; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Cc: soaring@airage.com
> Subject: Re: RE: [RCSE] Re: More on the Freq Checker Range tests
>
> John, the Areo Spectra is really
Good point, especially with a cheap LED type read out, basically
useless. With the Aero Spectra, the range is much larger, granted, it is
not in your plane to say what is happening up there, but it will tell
you signal strength in actual db's which is the important part. If a
signal exists but is o
hn Erickson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Monday, May 23, 2005 2:31 PM
> To: Tom Kallevang; John Derstine; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Soaring List
> Subject: "Splatter"
>
> This idea of a "clean" transmitter is an interesting problem. I know
this
> list has a lot of
In today’s world of synth radios and exchangeable TX modules, this practice is
not reliable either. The only certain way to determine what channel someone is
on is to scan the frequencies. People forget to put their pin on the board when
they change modules, like wise it is easy to forget
If your goal is safe flying, a real investment in a quality scanner is a
must for any club or serious end user. The Aerospectra is a commercial
grade hand held unit that gives meaningful info. Not only what
frequencies are on, but their db and bleed over into adjacent channels.
You can zoom in and
Another way is to use a
matchbox on the outer tiperons, which will allow you
to accomplish what you want, plus use only one additional channel, plus give
you the ability to mix the outer ailerons with various other control functions
such as rudder for example, at the flick of a switch.
JD
Well... you could...
Get rid of the winches and aerotow. Use an altimeter in the tow plane to
release all sailplanes at the same height. Over time, the result would
in fact be a complete redesign of TD ships to maximize actual flying and
thermalling characteristics (and landing) vs. launch optimi
Very pricy indeed at $89.00 per 20 grams of glue in a kit, which
includes the various accelerators, primers, and modifiers in a handy
plastic tool box.
50 grams (under 2 oz) of glue by itself for $45.00.
Special purpose glue to be sure. But it certainly sounds interesting.
JD
Endless Mountain Mod
The safest way and least expensive way to transport a radio is to wrap
it in a towel and throw it in the back of your van or car with the rest
of your gear. That way you don't have to decide what case is better,
more chic, bullet proof, or utilitarian. Also when something falls on it
and one of the
Another way if you want or have independent spoiler control with top
mounted Schempp Hirth spoilers.
Use the flaperon wing type mix and couple inboard flaps to ailerons 30%
which is typical for scale ships, or up to 1:1 if you prefer. Program a
slider to activate the flaps for landing as a proporti
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From: Howard Mark [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 11:19 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; John Derstine; soaring@airage.com
Subject: RE: [RCSE] DaytonAerotow2005 Pix-reply
Jack,
I didnt see anything that the
Jack;
You know you are addicted to sale soaring
when you fly in all kinds of weather and have fun, Glad to see the Ventus doing
well. It looks good.
FYI, Radomir
Faltus has completely redesigned the gear to a scale articulating steel tube
system with suspension. Not sure
that they can b
Its an every other year event...
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> -Original Message-
> From: Kevin Sheen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 2:17 PM
> To: soaring@airage.com
> Subject: Re: [RCSE] NATS events
>
> Doesn't
Hi Mark and others interested in this plane.
The Albatros once distributed by EMS was actually built by by LET model.
This is a fantasic deal for this caliber of plane with the servos and
accessories Marc has listed. A euro concept that combines a scale
aesthetic philosophy in combination with a in
Posted for Gerd Holzner by JD:
---
10 years Flying Circus, the International Gliderfestival in
Fiss/Tirol. (Austria)
RC-pilots from all over the world will come together on July 21. to
24.2005 in Fiss, the pictorial village on the sunny plateau of Tirol,
in order to ce
The other day the thermals were popping a little, the
weather was warm. I was locked in my shop trying to pack up some gorgeous scale
sailplanes and Pegasus tow planes. I had no time to go fly anything large, so,
while the glue was drying on one box I was building, I fired up my foamy 3D mi
otten it, and the AMA did not keep those kinds of records.
JD
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> -Original Message-
> From: Simon Van Leeuwen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2005 5:15 AM
> To: George Gillburg
&g
First, you can truncate your AMA by becoming a CD, mine is
1394, two digits dropped when I became a CD formerly 139444.
Here is a question that I have been curious about. I
originally joined the AMA in 1958 as a boy, I let it lapse until later in life
and re-enrolled. My old number was los
one on 3000 mah.
Great for smaller sailplanes and for those wanting synth capabilities
perhaps.
JD
> -Original Message-
> From: Simon Van Leeuwen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2005 2:26 AM
> To: John Derstine
> Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Dave
With all due respect to Mr. Wurts, on some full scale competition
planes, the ASW-27 for example, it is not available to have full span
camber, but thermal flaps only, cruise, and full trailing edge reflex
(ailerons and flaps deflecting the same amount up). In the ASW-27 in
addition to thermal flap
?
JD
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> -Original Message-
> From: Simon Van Leeuwen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Friday, March 25, 2005 6:20 PM
> To: John Derstine
> Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Dave Register'; soar
: John Derstine
Cc: 'Dave Register';
soaring@airage.com; 'Gordy Stahl'; 'Barry Kennedy'
Subject: RE: [RCSE] Re: Soaring V1
#5375 - Shadow 3
> Gee, that is almost as good as a JR 10x with a standard PCM rx
Yes, but
is the JR standard PCM rx synthesized? Does
Gee, that is almost as good as a JR 10x with a standard PCM rx
JD
> -Original Message-
> From: Dave Register [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Friday, March 25, 2005 2:17 PM
> To: Soaring@airage.com; Gordy Stahl; Barry Kennedy
> Subject: [RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #5375 - Shadow 3
>
> Not
Although I am not an engineer, I play one on RCSE...
Just kidding. If you want a meat and potatoes simple explanation of
flight modes and how easy it is to set them up see a review I wrote on
the 9303.
http://www.scalesoaring.net/EMM/9303.htm#Throttle%20hold
The flight modes are very easy to prog
ATV tows were performed with 1/3 sailplanes at the 2000 Elmira
aerotow. We used the scale nose release believe it or not, releasing
just as the glider passed over the ATV on to the 900 foot Harris Hill
slope.
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> -
I had a customer cancel his order for a Pegasus tow plane
kit, so I have one available in the current run, wings are sheeted and aileron
and flaps are cut, it can be had in any of the three kit configurations,
sheeted kit, quick build, or ARC. ARC will take another two weeks to complete.
La
Well Steve (R), we all know you love your profi. :-) And I agree with
your assessment overall. Your experience with JR is an 8103 if I
remember correctly, well that indeed is the middle of the road radio.
the 10X on the other hand is a different story, as is the new 9303.
I would love for Multiple
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> -Original Message-
> From: Paul Jacobson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2005 10:13 PM
> To: John Derstine
> Cc: soaring@airage.com
> Subject: RE: [RCSE] Re:Profi Multiplex 4000
>
> Hi John,
>
> Thanks for clearing t
Mike:
the only thing about the 14 mz, reviewed in an American mag recently,
that peeked my interest was 8 servo wing sailplane configuration,
complete with independent tiperons. They had a screen shot of one of
the templates. Looked cool. The rest is overpriced useless bling bling.
Evo schmeevo,
ls
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> -Original Message-
> From: Paul Jacobson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2005 7:13 PM
> To: John Derstine; 'Steve Lange'; Soaring@airage.com
> Subject: RE: [RCSE] Re:Profi Multiplex 4000
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> -Original Message-
> From: Steve Lange [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2005 10:56 AM
> To: Soaring@airage.com
> Subject: Re: [RCSE] Re:Profi Multiplex 4000
>
> John Derstine wrote:
First, to be fair, comparing a Profi 4000 to a 9303 function to function
is not even close to the same level of radio. If you can get a Multiplex
4000, most of the mid level distributors for Hitec do not have them by
the way, you will pay $1000.00 for a radio that is an incredibly
flexible system.
John;
Great that Horizon offers these as a full service supplier, but are any
sailplane guys still using them? Maybe Jet guys? I can understand that
for tight fitting installations with lots of potential RF noise sources
they might be useful.
Al:
For what it is worth, with today's heavy duty wire
Al:
With all due respect, please have another
set of experienced eyes go over your installation before you fly the sailplane.
A servo load test might be advisable if in doubt.
Sounds like you might just be masking the
problem with your solution.
JD
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unday, March 06, 2005 3:19 AM
> To: John Derstine; Soaring@airage.com
> Subject: RE: [RCSE] What I have in my BIG glider.....
>
> At 10:11 AM -0500 3/5/05, John Derstine wrote:
> >
> >
> >The pull test is a great idea. How much? If I can pull the loop on my
> >1
Both glider and towplane need strong servo releases. At least 90-100 in
oz in 1/3 scale sailplanes. Not only that, you need a tow release
mechanism that works under load, with no bends in the pushrod
controlling it. Set it up so that the servo pulls to release, not push.
This sounds obvious, but
Here is a comment from one of my customers who does not subscribe to
RCSE. His opinion differs from mine in choice of servos, but since he is
actually flying his 5 Ventus2AX with these I will share it. Jim is an
accomplished Imacc style pilot and flies all types of planes.
John, I
OK:
So you buy a $1500.00 molded plane,
spending money to fly it safely should not be a primary concern. You have a 5
meter 26 pound aircraft here. It will fly at high speeds.
While in theory the Hitecs
should work, I would not use what you have specked out in anything over a 4
meter cl
EMM supplies all LET models over 1/3.5 scale with factory installed
pre-wired, pre installed plug and play wing connectors and fuselage wing
wire harnesses.
On the out put/input ends, We use heavy duty JR/Graupner wire, add JR
gold plated servo and rx connectors. Mini Sub D wing to fuse connectors
Well since the thread on Manfred Radius I found this file on
my computer. Obviously not done in the US.
I published it on my web page for entertainment, since
people seem to be going through Lift Zone withdrawal. (They are performing a
hardware update by the way)
JD
http://www.scal
Commercial plug here,
I have taken some emails of interest on the HF models special order
going in this week. I have lost a few computer files recently and have
attempted to reach all those who expressed an interest. If I have not,
let me know and I will get you on the order.
Also:
I am starting t
> Also - it is the "Ultimate Model Aeronautics Video" but no soaring
> content? Not very ultimate, me thinks.
>
Agreed, but what's exciting about watching a sailplane thermal at 1500'
to the uninitiated, or anyone? That's the perception.
3D power aerobatics close in, helicopters, and generally no
n half the price of an SLR type, it is a great alternative.
JD
Endless Mountain Models
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> -Original Message-
> From: Erich Merkel [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Friday, February 25, 2005 1:18 AM
> To: John Derstine; &#
I got a Nikon Cool pix 8700 for under $600.00. 8 megapixels. I like the
small compact size and it will do everything I require of a camera and
most of the larger SLR body types. No lens interchangeability but you
can add lenses to the existing. Great for traveling to events. Wil Byers
turned me on
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Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2005
4:59 PM
To: John Derstine; 'GuyR';
soaring@airage.com
Subject: Scale Aerobatics on the
slope - yep!
John,
After the first Soar Utah (1993), our club (http://silentflyer.org/) has held a "scale aerobatic
routine"
Guy:
On the website I see a slope combat event listed for that date?
Also, just curious how you plan to do scale aerobatic routines on a
slope. I suppose it is possible if you limit the maneuvers to horizontal
figures, and or count on thermaling to altitude first? How will you
define the box?
I t
Sheldon your email is bouncing, ping me.
JD
There are several things in the manual that are not clear, omitted, and
poorly laid out for the way my mind works. The radio is actually simpler
to operate than the manual indicates. They take you through each step of
each entire process for every programming feature and it sounds more
complex than
Ross:
Ken Leamy, one of my customers has constructed a winch like this, He is
on this list, but if he does not respond to your question, here is his
email:
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John D.
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> -Original Message-
> Fro
It is the same company, all you have to do is click on the link.
http://www.dionysusdesign.com/Shadow1.shtml
And the 3 is the 7 channel unit.
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Kurt;
It is no longer being made (but still supported), being replaced by
this; The shadow 3.
http://www.dionysusdesign.com/Shadow1.shtml
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> -Original Message-
> From: Kurt W Zimmerman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
There should be a card in your box to send for the other manuals no
charge, or go to Horizons web site and down load a pdf file and print
it.
The copy function is done from "model select" in the system menu. It is
not spelled out in the manual as I remember.
If you are not comfortable with the JR
Bill;
Depends on the type NIMH how they like to be charged. For high capacity
3300 cells for electric flight motor packs, up to a 5 amp charge. Steve
Neu did a nice article in quiet flyer about this a while back. I
generally use 3.5-4 amps on a 28 cell pack. They do like cycling to
achieve maximum
I have an arrangement to import the Multiplex/Tangent line to the U.S..
Who is Tangent?
It is a long story, but one with a very happy ending due to an old
friend of mine and business associate in Germany who made it possible. I
think this is an opportunity to help those looking for quality German
k
If you look at my 9303 review at http://www.scalesoaring.net/tips.htm
You will see how to do this using the throttle hold feature. One of many
scenarios.
JD
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> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mail
7;5-Soaring Forum'
> Subject: Re: [RCSE] Jet assisted Sailplane
>
> On 2/12/05 2:58 John Derstine wrote:
>
> > A little harsh there Bill... static tests only so far.
>
>
> Only in my opinion of the prop that I saw :~} absolutely nobody that I
> know
> ru
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> Sent: Friday, February 11, 2005 8:30 PM
> To: '5-Soaring Forum'
> Subject: Re: [RCSE] Jet assisted Sailplane
>
> On 2/11/05 17:05 John Derstine wrote:
>
> > Jet assisted towplane
> >
> > http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.p
Jet assisted towplane
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=327913
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> -Original Message-
> From: Simon Van Leeuwen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Friday, February 11, 2005 8:08 PM
> To: 5-Soaring
To each his own I guess.
Soldering has its associated dangers and limitations; there are good
places to solder (wires together) and not so good applications; a good
crimped connection is superior to a soldered one. Why else would the
industry support it world wide? Bad question I suppose, but it is
They own the name, and in what I understand, that's what is in play
here. You can make an F-104 and call it a gizmo 2000. Certainly the
model manufacturer is not threatening or infringing on any full scale
design patents. The general shape is most likely not an issue.
JD
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h
Just to let any interested know. I have found a manufacturer
that will continue the production of the Thomas Schmidt Albatros
4 meter semi scale sailplane. Ideal for FAI Cross country, it won last year at
the NATS. It also will be supplied with an extra slip on nose for electric
conversion,
; Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2005 5:20 PM
> To: John Derstine
> Cc: soaring
> Subject: Re: [RCSE] copyright infringment info
>
> Difference between Patent and Copyright:
>
> A patent is a set of exclusive rights granted by a government to an
> inventor
> or applicant
In lieu of all the relevant conversation about copyright infringement,
here is a post I just ran across on a thread in RC Groups. This is the
problem, this guy doesn't seem to have a clue or any qualms about
ripping off a manufacturers design.
Quote-
Alpina sailp
position and cruise between thermals in the bottom
position.
Both Skymelody and Picolario have promised us airspeed for years. It's
just
a matter of time.
Regards Dean Gradwell
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From: "John Derstine" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "'Lighthorse'&q
What Ken says includes the Sky Melody plus the Sky Panel Data Logger and
separate altitude sensor. There are several additional ports on the Sky
Panel to hook up switch monitors. I have not tried this for lack of time
or need, but you could if your capable, make leads to tell if a given
micro switc
I have some brass 4mm and 3mm diameter they are long enough for 1/3
scale beasts.
JD
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> -Original Message-
> From: D Hauch [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Friday, January 28, 2005 10:00 PM
> To: soaring@aira
Ah Ha, the man has done his research on glider aerobatic sections :-)
Consider transitioning to a 6061 profile at the tip.
I can't send you the file as my old compufoil and profili airfoil
library left my computer, but there are plenty of on line sources for
this.
JD
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In the meantime Pete George and I made an attempt to modify the Scale
Event at the NATs (2002 rules cycle I think) to emphasize the flying
aspect and deemphasize the Petty arcane scale judging part. We, in three
years managed to pass the revised scale event which in our minds was
written in such a
This might get a little long.
Robin Lehman and I went to Germany
in 1998 to attend but not compete in the DMFV Akrocup.
Pretty much we were awed by what was going on there, 40% scale acro sailplanes competing in a very well organized format
which gave little ground to what IMACC was doing
Dean Gradwell at xcsoaring.com has the software on his laptop to do
this. At the NATS he showed me a couple of flights in his xbxc. It is
outstanding. You can look at a movie of the entire flight complete with
topography in color. Waypoints distance, everything. He has some of it
posted on his site
Yeah, I know that to be true Johnny...
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> - Original Message -
> From: "Johnny Berlin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "Bill Malvey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 11:45 AM
> Subject: Re: [RC
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> From: Doug McLaren [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 12:46 PM
> To: John Derstine
> Cc: 'Johnny Berlin'; 'Mark Wales'; soaring@airage.com
> Subject: Re: [RCSE] High Altitude Glider/off subject
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Glad to se the list alive again, with regards to full scale sighting
models it has been my experience talking to full scale glider pilots
that they will indeed see a large scale ship circling with them and
think that it is another aircraft, but they will also think it is 3
times farther away if it
With one of those Piccilario altimeters?? :-) We really need to test our
altitude measuring devices somehow.
I am not doubting the good eyes, I have see Johnny B. tow too very high
altitudes, but a Pegasus at 4000' agl is invisible. I will gladly stand
corrected if someone can prove or verify thes
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> -Original Message-
> From: Doug McLaren [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Monday, January 17, 2005 6:52 PM
> To: John Derstine
> Cc: soaring@airage.com
> Subject: Re: [RCSE] High Altitude Glider
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> On Mon, Jan 17, 2005 at 05:27:02PM -0500,
ess Mountain Models
http://www.scalesoaring.com
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> -Original Message-
> From: Howard Mark [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Monday, January 17, 2005 6:04 PM
> To: John Derstine; soaring@airage.com
> Subject: RE: [RCSE] High Altitude Glider
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Question:
How would the average modeler ever know about a given local FAR, NOTAM,
etc? law or not it is not likely we would be aware of said regulation.
Some folks, policy mongers and bureaucrats, will argue the letter of the
law ad nauseum. In many ways it is similar to the FCC, lots of rules and
Sadly, this past August, Schweizer Aircraft has been sold to Sikorsky
Aircraft corp. This, ironically following the death of Paul Schweizer,
one of the founding brothers. Paul did not live to see the deal
consummated, and perhaps it is just. He was the visionary, the practical
engineer, and the gui
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