Re: [RCSE] Dont fly with British Air

t that this was normal -- they left you with the distinct feeling that it was really your fault for burdening them with the stuff in the first place. Martin Usher > To: soaring@airage.com > Subject: [RCSE] Dont fly with British Air > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Mon, 14 Jul 20

[RCSE] Johnny Berlin

Way to go Johnny. Martin Doney Baldwin, MI (the middle of nowhere) LSF 7429 level IV 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

Re: [RCSE] (Gay?) Caballeros, 2.4, Attention Everyone, Including Gordy and Martin Usher

Martin, does that mean that the FASST system will operate on both 2.4Ghz and 72Mhz??? No. You could actually do frequency hopping and similar techniques at 72MHz but you'd annoy all the current users (and the FCC). Techniques like FASST are similar to those that keep your (di

Re: [RCSE] (Gay?) Caballeros, 2.4, Attention Everyone, Including Gordy and Martin Usher

For a real, unPhotoshopped, picture try:- http://klia.net/toss/pictures/2008-04-20-TOSS-SC2/gallery/pages/DSCN0070.htm View includes both "FASST" and "Definitely a 72MHz antenna" Martin Usher PS. I don't know about the 'gay' thing, as you know there is

Re: [RCSE] 2.4

I remember seeing the guys with the orange shirts at our (SC)2 contest (the ones covered with "Futaba" and "FASST" and the like). Worth a picture...they were quite obviously flying on 72MHz. Martin Usher PS. I fly with a Futaba radio. "Works fine for me" [EMA

Re: [RCSE] From Sherman Knight We need your help again.

don't interfere with soccer, they fly from an old parking lot. I have a foot in both camps so I'm interested in promoting co-existence -- with the best will in the world you can't play soccer on those fields 24/7, the turf won't stand it, and its a pity to waste all that nice fla

Re: [RCSE] Breaking the 40 Spektrum Radio Barrier

spectrum at wholesale prices, the intent being to prevent a handful of companies from grabbing the spectrum and sitting on it to maintain a monopoly. Unfortunately we went with the 'usual suspects' getting the spectrum so don't expect any rapid changes in spectrum use. Martin

Re: [RCSE] Breaking the 40 Spektrum Radio Barrier

ou should bear in mind is if this stuff behaves like wireless networks then the transition from "Working Great" to "PoS" will be quite abrupt. Martin Usher Ed Anderson wrote: Sorry if this is a repeat, but I did not see it come through the first time and I thought it was i

Re: [RCSE] An Easy Glider Postal Contest

across the field of entrants for a particular club, that sort of thing. (BTW -- I really like the plane. It might be a small chunk-o-foam but with if its flown carefully its about as capable as a generic 2meter.)(...and it's neat when you find yourself on top) Martin Usher [EMAIL PROTE

Re: [RCSE] How long will 72Mhz remain open?

off our property like that) but it won't be because of the lack of technology. Martin Usher BTW -- Don't fall into the trap of assuming 2.4GHz is limitless. It just feels that way. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscrib

Re: [RCSE] Well, I thought it was over...

e is that the snow's granular so it blows around like sand rather than having to be shovelled like wet concrete. They seem happy enough but all the same I think I'll stay somewhere where the furnace going out isn't a life threatening emergency. Martin Usher Richard Burnoski wrote: I

Re: [RCSE] Well, I thought it was over...

Jack I would be glad to trade you the 30" on the ground for the 6" you have right now. :-)) Martin Doney Baldwin, MI (the middle of nowhere) LSF 7429 level IV RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" request

Re: [RCSE] EZ glider setup?

die" challenge. I suppose flying one off a slope would just be a case of how long your receiver battery and your patience lasts. Martin Usher PS ("Motor?" . what's a "motor"?) RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and

[RCSE] Indy Soaring

I was wondering if there were many folks soaring in the Indianapolis area? If you know of people and/or clubs that soar in that area, drop me a note. Thanks,Martin Brungard Tallahassee, FL "Soaring: Where screwing-up is a

[RCSE] Vision Battery Pack Wiring

oked or photoed. You can reply to me directly at [EMAIL PROTECTED] to avoid cluttering the list. I guess that's the only way you can get a photo to me since the list doesn't allow attachments. Thanks,Martin Brungard Tallahassee, FL "Soarin

Re: [RCSE] This Winters Projects

ches of top surface (I know its a no-brainer for many but its a headache for me -- moldies are a pain if you ding them). Then I need a new 3 meter Too many planes means far too much time cycling batteries. That's all I seem to do with my slope planes! Martin Usher (BTW -- I've

Re: [RCSE] Which Wing Rod?

eard of any problems with carbon tip joiners. Martin Usher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All, I'm in the process of desigining my wing for my "road trip" plane and would like to ask for recommendations on wing rods. I have 1/2" ID carbon tubes that I'll be using as spa

Re: [RCSE] "Jack Benny is 39 and 2.4 is 38?"

); this information is useless so we have to wait for enough of us to be using the kit to get a user base of experience. Martin Usher RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subsc

[RCSE] Merry

Merry Christmas to all Martin Doney Baldwin, MI (the middle of nowhere) LSF 7429 level IV RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must

Re: [RCSE] Launching Sanity

the ground. Those big moldies are way too easy to fly.) Martin Usher 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 forma

Re: [RCSE] Line breakage and launching and costest management - was Icon 2

). I think they do this to break the winch so that whatever lift they find they can keep to themselves since fixing the mess after one of these gorilla types has had their way with the kit takes about a thermal cycle. Martin Usher RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send

Re: [RCSE] Supra or Onyx JW?? Benchmark? Doesn't take a Soaring Lord to figure it out.

well Gordy just used up 14 paragraph to say nothing he must be on the road. Would have been out flying today but it was snowing. So I did some repair to a couple of ducks. Martin Doney Baldwin, MI (the middle of nowhere) LSF 7429 level IV

Re: [RCSE] Benchmark Sailplanes

Ok gays I can't quit laffing. Help me! Martin Doney Baldwin, MI (the middle of nowhere) LSF 7429 level IV RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and uns

Re: [RCSE] Mythbusters: Concrete Glider -- the result]

lope wings from foam cores and Christmas wrapping paper, apparently the result is very strong). Martin Usher RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages

Re: [RCSE] Mythbusters: Concrete Glider -- thee result

useful it would be as a plane but I know if I were in that thing I'd want a first class spoiler -- it looked like the first hint of rising are and it would be up and gone! Martin Usher RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe

Re: [RCSE] Mythbusters: Concrete Glider

don't think its going to have much of a future as a wing core material, though. Martin Usher Ben Wilson wrote: Just noticed that this week's episode of Mythbusters is entitled "Concrete Glider" in which Adam and Jamie attempt to create gliders out of concrete! I haven'

[RCSE] De-electrifying Sailplanes

se for pure soaring. The only unknown for me is how the wing would react to winch launches.in an electric configuration such a plane would be carrying significant extra weight which will stress the wing as the plane maneuvers but I doubt if the forces would come close to what could be achie

Re: [RCSE] Lithium Ion charging

Go to Target and buy an inverter for your car that will convert the 12v power to 120volt. Their price varies from $30 to $50. Its better to get a larger than a smaller one (i.e. avoid the 100 watt one, go for a 200 or 400w one). Martin Usher Bill Swingle wrote: OK, hypothetically here

[RCSE] For Sale NIB Wik Kestrel

I have a new in box Wik Kestrel for sale. $200 plus $10 shipping insured. Please email me if interested.   Thanks,   TomTom MartinTMRCwww.tmrcsailplanes.com"Home of the Schweizers"20808 S. Prospect AvenueBelton MO 64012816 331-8807

Re: [RCSE] Latest news on 60 Acres South

uch a minority that we don't have the votes or the fiscal clout to make a big noise. Its a little easier with golf courses because its quite obvious what's going on -- its a mechanism to convert public facilities for private use. Martin Usher RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airpl

[RCSE] Invisible Models

sible to build a flying device that can trick our eyes into not seeing something that's there (since I seem to spend a lot of time when flying looking for something that's there but it seems to have disappeared!). Martin Usher RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send

Re: [RCSE] Foil Wing Bags

from the sun when its rolled up because if you don't the cover can get so hot it will actually start to melt the plastic. So, yes, the stuff's good for shielding the wing from bumps and scratches but don't leave the wing in the sun unless you're trying to cook it.

[RCSE] Software is important (Was MS Outlook question)

cause you persistently bang it against a brick wall, the cure is just to "stop doing it". Unfortunately people are reluctant to change, you often have to work with what they're willing to do, but there's no harm in getting the word out to cut down on the number of questions late

Re: [RCSE] MS Outlook question

on a corporate mail system that mandated that you had to use it. For the rest of the time you are better off using "Anything But Microsoft". Martin Usher RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROT

Re: [RCSE] PCM vs FM in Sailplanes,,,HUGE advantages!

I suppose replacing your clunker four channel FM radio for an up-market 10 channel PCM one with proper surface mixing has nothing to do with it...its just the modulation Martin Usher RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscri

Re: [RCSE] SC-2 contest

Also, contest #5 is coming up on August 20th at TOSS (Thousand Oaks). Information is at:- http://toss.freeservers.com/files/2006sc2r1.pdf (We're also doing a Bent-Wing contest earlier in August, on the 6th. Information is at:- http://toss.freeservers.com/files/BUBW06r1.pdf ) Martin

Re: [RCSE] Re: Can one use a copper wire for an antenna

ice -- a break OTOH won't show up at all except as reduced radio range). Martin Usher 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

[RCSE] Vacuum bagging Alcyone wings

Hi all: I need some help from those of you who have vacuum bagged Alcyone wings. The balsa skins are wider than the core chord. They stick out beyond the foam beds by about an inch or so, and I wonder how vacuum bagging will affect the trailing edge of the wing, given that there is no foam bed s

Re: [RCSE] Carbon-fiber reinforcement for Alcyone wing; vacuum bagging with a Foodsaver

you know what to expect. Getting the glue spread, the skins in place and the whole lot into the bag and the vacuum on is a process that has to go smoothly. Once you start having to go back and repeat steps things can go to pieces very quickly (think classic slapstick comedy except its no

[RCSE] Carbon-fiber reinforcement for Alcyone wing; vacuum bagging with a Foodsaver

vacuum bagging small parts, like stabs, in a Foodsaver? It occurs to me that the Foodsaver might work well, provided it can produce enough pressure. Cheers! Scott Martin Spokane, WA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" re

[RCSE] Cinci

I hate to say I won't be able to make it this year. Hope you all have a great time. Martin Doney Baldwin, MI (the middle of nowhere) LSF 7429 level III RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PRO

Re: [RCSE] A technical radio question needing simple answers

the electronics of the scanner and you don't want to put too much signal into the scanner receiver, if you overload it then you're going to get all sorts of modulation effects (that is, apparent signals will show up all over the spectrum). Its helpful to know the relative strength

Re: [RCSE] loaded question...2M

e -- I bought mine for about 230, its now listing for $290. Martin Usher 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 fo

[RCSE] Compressor motor for vacuum bag system

would I put it to such use?  Can you direct me to a web source for instructions?  What else besides the motor would I need to build vacuum system? If this kind of compressor isn’t suitable, what kind would be?   Thanks!   Scott Martin Spokane WA

[RCSE] Slopw soaring in Spokane

there are some trees along the bluff that would get in the way of a glider, but there’s a nice landing area, and it seems to me slope soaring is possible there if the wind is right and the pilot careful.   And when does the soaring season begin here?   Cheers J   Scott Martin    

[RCSE] Carbon Tow

I have 100s of pounds of bulk carbon tow available. Both 6K and 12K. Tom Tom Martin TMRC www.tmrcsailplanes.com "Home of the Schweizers" 20808 S. Prospect Avenue Belton MO 64012 816 331-8807

Re: [RCSE] Re: TX RF output? Long!

doesn't render old stuff useless per se -- you can still use a CB radio to talk to someone instead of a cellphone). Conventional radio is essentially obsolete, it'll eventually go the same way as spark gap or R/F alternator technologies, but it will take some time before it fades aw

Re: [RCSE] Re: TX RF output?]

r out. That's not to say that it wouldn't help to look at the output spectrum from time to time, but (IMO) suggesting to people that radios somehow require regular servicing like a car is an application of FUD. Martin Usher (time for the flameproof suit) PS. Receivers don&#x

Re: [RCSE] Re: Redundancy for Scale ("Two or more batteries")

for consumer products but the principle is still valid. So I'd take a battery that's been used successfully over a couple of months over a new one any time. (I'd be wary of switches, though -- the ones that you buy are pretty reliable (they actually have two sets of contacts) but they

Re: [RCSE] Evolution of RC RF

and and the VHF TV bands for sale -- so the chances of us getting a slice for free is, I'd guess, relatively slim. I'd love to move to spread spectrum. Just not at microwave frequencies. If we could get our hands on just one redundant UHF TV channel that would keep us happy for a ver

[RCSE] Davenport ISR 2006

Registration for the greatest man on man slope contest is now open. Go to www.davenportisr.com and sign up for this year’s event to be held May 21-22. Don’t wait or you will be watching and not flying. Mart Falarski  

Re: [RCSE] "He still sees no need for Dial a channel, but I have -- for years"

out quite fast if you use them repeatedly Martin Usher 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 tu

[RCSE] Great day

down hard. The rest of the day fun but no big lift. I did get a couple of flights of about 10 or 12 minutes. I hope ya all got out to fly on this great January day. Martin Doney Baldwin, MI (the middle of nowhere) LSF 7429 level III RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane N

Re: [RCSE] Aircraft Designers - Completing the Design

tails that really aren't that difficult to get right during the design and a nuisance to add after the fact. Martin Usher RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscr

[RCSE] Planes for sale

I need to sell a few planes to clear out the hangar and make room for some new toys. I am willing to negotiate a price for any of them. The planes are;   1. Pike Superior x-tail white/blue $1200. It has Jr 168’s and 368’s in the wing and a 3421 for the elevator and 85mg on the rudder. It

[RCSE] holidays

To all on the list I wish a merry Xmas and happy new year. I hope 2006 will be as good as this year was for me Martin Doney Baldwin, MI (the middle of nowhere) LSF 7429 level III RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe"

[RCSE] New Sailplane Web Site

Just letting you all know the web pages are completely redone (almost) at http://www.tmrcsailplanes.com/   I spent the last three days in a 40 hour marathon templating new web pages to prepare for mirrioring the site to our new overseas distributors. Take a look and give me some feedback. The links

[RCSE] New Towplane kit build thread

Hi all,   we are offering a newly designed towplane kit based upon Dick Graham's 1980 Nat's winning 1/4 scale Piper Pawnee. You can see the build here: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=421780 or here: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_3404988/tm.htm   Also a concept for a third scale

[RCSE] Soaring opportunities in Spokane

It looks like I may move to Spokane in the next few months.  What are the RC soaring opportunities like there?   Scott Martin Chandler, Ariz.

Re: [RCSE] Subject: RC and airports

ase it seems that the skill level needed for this approach was right on the edge for this pilot if he's going to get fazed by a chunk of packing foam. You can't be too careful with aircraft -- sometimes its more fun to sit on the ground and fly the thing by proxy. (Cheaper, too)

[RCSE] Planes for sale at Visalia

I will be bringing three planes to Visalia to sell: 1. Stratos SR (white red x-tail)for $925, 2. Fred Sage 2m x-tail for $500, and 3. F3F Tempest (yellow red x-tail) for $625. All planes are with servos and battery, all you need is you Rx to fly. Please

[RCSE] Tripping modern airfoils, and why do flaps and spoilers do what they do?

the nose maintain the attitude it had before the flaps or spoilers were activated?    Scott Martin Chandler, Ariz.  

[RCSE] The right servo for spoilers

I have a Bird of Time to which I’d like to add spoilers, and I’d like your recommendations for the best micro servo for the job.  I plan to use a servo for each spoiler.   Thanks!   Scott Martin Chandler, Ariz.

[RCSE] Winch Plans

Are there any plans available out there for building a winch? Pat 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 off.

[RCSE] Speaking of carbon spars ...

What’s the best adhesive for affixing carbon strips to wood spars?   Scott Martin Chandler, Ariz.

Re: [RCSE] Hmm? very interesting

that quite well already). One that could alter the shape smoothly as it flies, and preferably not by carrying a powerful computer and a pile of actuators. EPP foam and tape seemed promising because its sort of flexible but still strong. Martin Usher RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane

[RCSE] Soaring Clip art

I prepared several different black and white outline, silhouette and color sailplane images that may be useful in designing business cards etc. Everyone is welcome to download and use the images at www.tmrcsailplanes.com/images/sailplaneclipart.jpg. If you send me jpgs of your sailplane in flight t

[RCSE] Lamenting the lack of available sailplane builder's kits

business.  Or am I just looking in the wrong places?   Scott Martin Chandler, Ariz.

Re: [RCSE] AMA's position with regard to soaring

organize itself to fight some real enemies in a couple of years why are we still cowering in terror over a handful of rag-tag irregulars hiding in caves? Why are we even discussing this? Martin Usher RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and &

[RCSE] Flaps or spoilers?

flaps.  Should I consider that modification for slope flying?   Many thanks!   Scott Martin Chandler, Arizona   

RE: [RCSE] Re: Winches

Thanks Jim, and everyone else that responded. I need to make purchasing decisions very carefully since our funds are limited and dwindling. We already started on the road of making a small fortune in the RC sailplane business and now only have a small fraction of any fortune left.:( Tom

[RCSE] Re: Winches

Thanks to all who responded on the winches. Looks like the superskeg winch that I have already been in contact with is the best value for purchasing 2 or more. Any ideas on good material for scale decals from the color inkjet printer? Tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: <<>> Hi Tom, I use two of T

[RCSE] Decals

Can you guys tell me who makes the best decal material for inkjet printers and whether or not it will hold up to washing or if it can be easily waterproofed. I was told of a thin mylar or plastic based sheet that can be run on and epson or similar. Thanks, Tom

[RCSE] winches

Can someone direct me to a source for a high quality and low maintenance sailplane winch manufacturer or used units. How about some feedback on different types or makes too? Tom

[RCSE]

I am selling my Stratos SR. It has a JR 3421 for the elevator, Hitec 85 mg for the rudder, Multiplex speed Digi's on the flaps and Hitec 125's on the ailerons. The battery is an 1100 mamp five cell and I have modified the fuse to hold a 3/4" single ballast tube. One tip has a wrinkle and one stab h

[RCSE] Military Gliders

Hello all, Just wanted to let you know that the Moskal TG-2 and Hiner TG-3 1:5 sport scale woodie kits from TMRC are ready to begin shipping next week with permission from the designers. Our partial kits will include nearly twice as many parts to take full advantage of laser cutting and to s

[RCSE] Davenport ISR 2005

Davenport ISR 2005 is in the books and as some have already reported it was full of exciting racing, plenty of crashes and near record speeds. Special thanks to Mike Seto (VP NCSS) for setting up the event and for acting as CD. Also special tanks to all the workers that helped make the event run s

Re: [RCSE] Lithium battery disposal

has the same sort of ring to it) Martin Usher 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 off.

Re: [RCSE] OVSS 2005

I will be at Cincinnati and a few others. Are going to be there Martin Doney Baldwin, MI(the middle of nowhere) LSF 7429 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscr

Re: [RCSE] Ultimate soaring car?

That was a Harley Electra Glide Custom Martin Doney Baldwin, MI(the middle of nowhere) LSF 7429 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must

Re: [RCSE] Ultimate soaring car?

2004 FLHTCI and trailer. Carry winch, retriever,4 planes and tools plus your clothes. Get 45 - 52 mph. Did 23,000 miles last year to the contests. It all in what you want. Martin Doney Baldwin, MI(the middle of nowhere) LSF 7429 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send

Re: [RCSE] Sal Bashing... [Bozo speaks...you listen]

quality of high-start rubber. (I miss him -- not the flames but I actually quite liked his planes.) Then there was fellow who loved electric motors and hated Thousand Oaks Soaring Society.. Martin Usher Phil Townsend wrote: It has been WAY TO long since I've heard a good Sal Bashing...

Re: [RCSE] Schweizer Build Threads

We will, we will. Care to carve a quarter scale fuse plug for us John? Abigail is definatley a beaut and a hot rod of Schweizers.   Hey I've been a busy man. I am finishing the 1-23 and 2-32 fuse plugs and laser cut woodie kits first. In the next week or so we will have prototypes and first article

[RCSE] New Sailplanes

ing in May TG-3A 1:5 130" span Hiner design laser cut short kit to be available beginning in May Hall Cherokee 1:4 132" span Smith design laser cut short kit to be available beginning in May >From Martin plans: 1-1 Primary Glider 1:6 64" span and 1:3 128" span plans and las

[RCSE] Schweizer Build Threads 1-26 and 1-36

I haven't posted here in quite some time and thought some of the activities that I have been involved in of late would be of interest to you all. First, I am doing two build threads from composite kit components at RCGroups and RCUniverse, the first of a 1:5 scale Schweizer SGS 1-36 Sprite 1

[RCSE] Udpates to Products and Web Pages

in May TG-3A 1:5 130" span Hiner design laser cut short kit to be available beginning in May Hall Cherokee 1:4 132" span Smith design laser cut short kit to be available beginning in May   From Martin plans: 1-1 Primary Glider 1:6 64" span and 1:3 128" span plans and laser cut s

[RCSE] Schweizer Build Threads

I haven't posted here in quite some time and thought some of the activities that I have been involved in of late would be of interest to you all.   First, I am doing two build threads from our ARC/ARF/RTF kit components at RCGroups, the first of a 1:5 scale Schweizer SGS 1-36 Sprite 111" span (2.8

Re: [RCSE] JR transmitter synth module

over normal for a product that's main advantage is that it simplifies the manufacturer's inventories. Martin Usher RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and uns

Re: [RCSE] Signal strength switch?

utput" (a fancy way of saying "use two, three or more radios at the same time") but its too exotic for us at the moment. Maybe the answer is to put two radios in the plane (a 72 and a 50 MHz?) and merge the outputs in a microcomputer. Martin Usher RCSE-List facilities prov

Re: [RCSE] Signal strength switch?

its face because of the interference caused by streetlights.) That doesn't mean we should ignore it, I think the radio amateurs have got the right idea in opposing it tooth and nail, its a really stupid idea, one of those things that just because its sort of technically feasible doe

[RCSE] Dave's I-26 2m

I am looking to buy a Dave's I-26 2m in reasonably good condition, NIB would be great. If you have one that you would like to sell please contact me. Thanks, Mart Falarski

Re: [RCSE] Gentle (Ornery) Lady project

n fuse made using lost foam's the answer?) (The only way you're going to do a max pedal launch of this plane is to make it less of a floater -- no matter what you do to it one tap's going to have it going up like a kite. So reduce the wingspan to maybe half a meter and ballast it l

Re: [RCSE] a beautiful ornithopter

For the linguistically challenged:- http://www.ornithopter.de/english/index_en.htm (Same site -- English version!) Martin Usher Scobie Puchtler wrote: Wow. Check out this rather elegant ornithopter and in particular the quality of the craftsmanship and design: http://www.ornithopter.de/bilder2.htm

Re: [RCSE] Rare earth magnets as wing retention devices?

reduce the attraction. Martin Usher 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 off. Email sent f

Re: [RCSE] Breakaway fuse?

y HLG because it used to fall apart if you didn't catch it; reinforcing helped but nothing was as effective as practicing with a plane that could hit things without breaking. Its also useful to look how the foamie's made -- you can use the taping techniques on balsa planes. Martin Usher R

RE: [RCSE] AMA DVD and coin

I received the set and watched the DVD. I intend to keep the DVD, but I don't yet know if I'll participate in the program. The DVD was fairly well produced, but filming of aircraft in flight was a bit shaky; perhaps the videographer should have used a tripod-mounted camera. Also, background noise

RE: [RCSE] Digital photography (this is a bit long; don't read it if you're already bored :-))

Anker, et al: Another RCSE member already addressed this correctly, but I thought I'd add a bit more to help clear up the misconception that the Nikon D70 (and other digital single-lens-reflex cameras) increases the focal length of the lens that you attach. I haven't reviewed the entire thread; i

[RCSE] Davenport 2005

The NorCalSlopeSoarers are pleased to announce that all 36 slots for the 2005 Davenport ISR have been filled and there is now a standby list. A review of entry list, see www.DavenportISR.com shows an impressive combination of pilots and planes. Everyone seems to b

Re: [RCSE] dual conversion

signals..the whole idea of channels will be obselete. Martin Usher 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 form

[RCSE] Davenport ISR 2005

NorCalSlopeSoarers will host the Davenport Man on Man ISR May 21-22 at Big Creek Lumber Co. just north of Davenport Ca. Mike Seto of NCSS is coordinating this year's event and with the help of James Osborn has developed at web site www.davenportisr.com for the event. You can go to the site to re

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