RE: [RCSE] The best soaring underwear?

2005-06-04 Thread Rense
Just dawns on me: using thin CA to glue some carbon fiber strips to your underwear while wearing it will give nice thermal effects and keep you standing up straight. On cold slopes: repeat whenever feeling chilly. Rense Lange -Original Message- From: Brian Chan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

[RCSE] Li-Po battery question

2004-12-18 Thread Rense
as possible for better soaring. Anyone? Rense Lange 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] Evolution

2004-11-16 Thread Rense
Just received my Evolution order from Picolario-usa (Hartmut Claus). Wow: very high quality, shiny, very strong, and mighty good looking. All the parts fit, and very little sanding will be necessary to get things together. Better hurry, I cannot wait to go flying. Rense Lange

RE: [RCSE] 9303 with an electric - cannot find the JR8103 write-up

2004-10-16 Thread Rense
This reminds me, I was looking for the JR8103 write-up on how to program for electrics that I once saw - but of course I forgot where. Does anyone remember? Rense Lange

[RCSE] Renny question

2004-09-17 Thread Rense
I just received my Renny 2M electric from NESP, with Aveox motor system and everything looks fine. Does anyone have experience with this plane? Any hints for setup etc are greatly appreciated. Rense RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests

RE: [RCSE] ball link plier supplier

2004-01-23 Thread Rense Lange
Found mine at Tower Hobbies --- Rense Lange --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Original Message] From: Tom Nakagawa [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 1/23/2004 10:39:26 PM Subject: [RCSE] ball link plier supplier Aloha, I am looking for a source of Ball Link Pliers. Most V-tailed

Re: [RCSE] Why Go EVO?

2004-01-19 Thread Rense Lange
that the EVO is so popular when people have trouble programming it. --- Rense Lange --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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

RE: [RCSE] Re: why go Evo?

2004-01-19 Thread Rense Lange
Finally something that makes sense ... --- Rense Lange --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 1/19/2004 7:33:04 PM Subject: [RCSE] Re: why go Evo? Futaba, JR, and Airtronicscan sell you a radio that will workwell for a full house sailplane

RE: [RCSE] Re: 1st Glider

2003-11-23 Thread Rense Lange
haven't done so yet. I never seriously crashed the Spirit either and I eventually gave it to an acquaintance to learn how to fly. --- Rense Lange --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please

RE: [RCSE] I've not met Gordy yet, but...

2003-11-13 Thread Rense Lange
eh, me ... --- Rense Lange --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Original Message] From: Jack Womack [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 11/13/2003 3:33:26 PM Subject: [RCSE] I've not met Gordy yet, but... his eyes MUST be brown...:^)... I hope no one needs an explanation of that old quote

Re: [RCSE] Did anybody go flying today?

2003-10-19 Thread Rense Lange
weakness is anyway. I still cannot predict by standing in my backyard whether there will be good thermals or not. Can you guys? --- Rense Lange --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please

[RCSE] One of those days...

2003-09-06 Thread Rense Lange
the plane trimmed as per Gordy's instructions, so very little down was required for inverted flying, but I need more practice to thermal that way. Just totally amazing, Rense Lange RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED

[RCSE] For sale: two brand new Hitec 85MG

2003-09-01 Thread Rense Lange
I have two Hitec 85 that were too big to fit into the intended plane. They have never left the workshop, but I cut one servo arm off to see if they fit the plane's flaps comfortably - they didn't, and hence this sale. Asking $26 each as they are brand new and unused, and I pay shipping. Rense

Re: [RCSE] Steve VS Bill

2003-08-17 Thread Rense Lange
for everyone to go with the apparent winner so as to minimize compatibility issues. We found that the jumps were indeed dramatic for a particular product (Lotus Freelance). I can send those interested a pdf version of the paper that appeared in Structural Change and Economic Dynamics. Rense Lange RCSE

RE: Fwd: Abwesenheitsnotiz: [RCSE] Wanted - JR 8103 with digital trims

2003-08-16 Thread Rense Lange
of similar messages in English that are occasionally sent to this list. However, if seeing anything written in a foreign language offends you, I suggest using the delete button. Rense Lange [Original Message] From: Alan Bangham [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 8/16/2003 12:53:35

[RCSE] Tip: download the blaster worm (LovSan) fix now

2003-08-14 Thread Rense Lange
it difficult to download anything (it took me an hour of trying to get the removal program etc). Hope this helps, Rense Lange 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] Crazy servo behavior - need advice.

2003-07-22 Thread Rense Lange
I just had something like this happen. It turned out to be a broken servo gear. Rense Lange [Original Message] From: suter1998 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 7/22/2003 11:50:08 AM Subject: [RCSE] Crazy servo behavior - need advice. Am flying a Ruby with 6 servos. One

[RCSE] Beware of stupid CA use - the case of my new Sierra

2003-03-19 Thread Rense Lange
it by two deans plugs won't work either without re-doing all wiring. Is there anyone near Springfield IL who would have one of those green Multiplex 6-point plugs (female) that I could beg/borrow/ steal TOMORROW until mine arrive? --- Rense Lange --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided

Re: [RCSE] RE: Best $250 sloper

2003-02-17 Thread Rense Lange
RG-15 is what my Sierra box says and the wing cross-section looks like it. Although I haven't flown mine yet, it sure is a nice looking plane for the money. --- Rense Lange --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Original Message] From: James Osborn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL

RE: [RCSE] Best clear coat to use?

2003-02-16 Thread Rense Lange
I am about at the same point with my Sierra. I have put on the first coat, EZ poxy glass, wiped off as much as I could. I intend to do one more coat of glass, then paint the wing bottoms blue, and add one or two layers of DEFT --- Rense Lange --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Original Message] From

RE: [RCSE] Common Experience Questions

2003-02-11 Thread Rense Lange
My questions are: 1b. Why did we not give up like most others do? - Even though things broke, enough went right to keep what I wanted alive. And, just a few good experiences indicated that this could be done. I guess I like doing (some) things that take a lot of skill and preparation to do

Re: [RCSE] Two new Volz Wing-Maxx servos for sale

2003-02-04 Thread Rense Lange
Besides, these go for $69.95 at NSP. So, they look like a good deal! --- Rense Lange --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Original Message] From: Pat McCleave [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: James Capparell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: RCSE [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2/4/2003 9:19:45 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Two new Volz

RE: [RCSE] This winter is getting long ..

2003-01-29 Thread Rense Lange
to bring something foamy as well since some slopes may be hard to land on. So, I will take along my old Zagi just in case. --- Rense Lange --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note

[RCSE] A violation of the laws of nature?

2002-12-15 Thread Rense Lange
of nature. Or, on a more ominous note, we might look into what plane manufacturers do in their workshops to bring about such effects! --- Rense Lange --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please

Re: [RCSE] A violation of the laws of nature?

2002-12-15 Thread Rense Lange
Denny, nothing personal and nothing XP3 specific here: I've had this with other planes also. My Sharonhit a tree, and I could have sworn that its mass pulled up the branches! The factthat it seems to work for itty-bitty planes as well only strengthens my argument! --- Rense Lange --- [EMAIL

Re: [RCSE] TPG Contest - the ideal plane

2002-12-10 Thread Rense Lange
We are talking about a high start contest where light planes would do well, right? So, I daydream a bit about this, and it dawns on me: use the DLG technique to give the plane a superboost. We' d have to learn how to bend over enough to swing the plane over our heads. Just thinking, Rense Lange

Re: [RCSE] Hitec HS-5125MG Servos

2002-12-05 Thread Rense Lange
Sam Girardi is certainly right about what he is saying. However, I have found (see, message 103906 ) that the new Volzes are sufficiently strong to survive the occasional flap-down landing without servo protectors. Steve Henke (message 103928) found something very similar. --- Rense Lange

[RCSE] Volz gears vs. one square inch of epoxy bond

2002-11-26 Thread Rense Lange
ace proved to be weaker than the gear! (the plywood was nicely glued everywhere). I can hardly believe this, those gears must be really strong. Since I'd heard that Volz gears supposedlynever break, I figured that Iwas about to cause Gordy a lot of grief. But I guess he wins again. --- Rense Lange

RE: [RCSE] RE: Model Aviation Soaring Column

2002-10-31 Thread Rense Lange
Of course, CL afficionados would say the same about HLG: throw it, catch it, throw it, catch it, , oops pick it up, throw it, ... Or, perhaps that only shows that I still have a lot to learn when it comes to flying my new Polecat XP 3. Rense Lange [Original Message] From: Howard Mark

[RCSE] Little NiMh gives trouble

2002-10-12 Thread Rense Lange
this a few times now and it doesn't get any better. Any suggestions? Rense Lange 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

[RCSE] Allegro kit for sale

2002-09-23 Thread Rense Lange
the time to build it anytime soon. If I remember well, it came to about $200. So, that's what I'm asking, or reasonable best offer. Buyer pays shipping. Rense Lange RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note