[RCSE] Kevlar webbing.

2001-06-06 Thread Sam Cardinal
Laser Motion ( http://www.lasermotion.com/DEALS.html#anchor27409871 )is advertising Kevlar webbing for sale on their website for $.75 a foot. This is 2 inch wide webbing and is displayed on a roll, so I guess long lengths would be doable. I have inquired as to the thickness and total footage

Re: [RCSE] Glider Terms

2001-04-20 Thread Sam Cardinal
"I'm trying to put together a dictionary of sorts for terms we use in our sport..." Here are some terms I have discovered in my novice year of glider guiding. "Dork Landing" : An event occuring in *close* proximity to the Earth or other fixed objects. Usually involving multiple portions of the

[RCSE] Another silicone question.

2001-04-03 Thread Sam Cardinal
Regarding the application of silicone hinges : Do I apply them to the Monokote covering on a balsa ship or leave the areas uncovered and apply it over the balsa that's sealed with paint/epoxy? Onto the bare balsa? All the instructions here have been very helpful, but I seem to have missed this

Re: [RCSE] Gentle Lady

2000-11-30 Thread Sam Cardinal
What I did to reduce the amount of lead in the nose of my G.L. was to replace the balsa nose with one made of basswood. It's heavier and I hollowed it out for the lead, extending the balance moment arm (less lead) and it's more durable as my club can attest to ( I'm on my third rebuild, some

Re: [RCSE] V-Tail Area?

2000-10-12 Thread Sam Cardinal
Thank you, the D.J werks website is excellent and answered all my questions but one. Does the same rule hold for the areas of the ruddervators vs.the stab. areas? From: Dick Williamson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "Sam Cardinal" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [RCSE] V-Tail Area? Date: T

RE: [RCSE] CyA question

2000-09-02 Thread Sam Cardinal
My understanding from a "Locktite" rep is that both temp. and humidity have an effect on Cya. Temp is no where as important unless very elevated. The recommendation to keep the Cya in the fridge/freezer is to not only keep it cold (cold slows reactions), but also fridges/ freezers have

Re: [RCSE] JR receiver repair

2000-08-18 Thread Sam Cardinal
Try Radio South in FL. They rechanneled my RD6000 Tx including XTAL for $32. They packaged it securely for return too. Good people and they answer their own phones. Ask for Tony. Radio South 3702 N. Pace, Pensacola, FL 32505 1-800-962-7802 (850) 434-0909 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From:

[RCSE] World Engines RX

2000-07-01 Thread Sam Cardinal
I just picked up a World Engines 7 ch FM RX on Ebay for $12. I thought it was a pretty good deal. Then I found out World Engines is now defunct. The RX is on a unknown freq(tag is missing). Did I make a boo-boo or will I be able to get a crystal for this beast? Anyone have sources? Any help would

Re: [RCSE] Hinge tape application.

2000-05-30 Thread Sam Cardinal
Thanks to you all! Talk about instant gratification. With this info, I should be able to get started. Thanks. From: "Harley Michaelis" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "Sam Cardinal" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [RCSE] Hinge tape application. Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 10:38:23 -0700