Re: [RCSE] Lost workspace

2002-06-04 Thread Steve Meyer
Very nice site. At 12:01 AM 6/4/2002 -0400, Andrew E. Mileski wrote: Andrew E. Mileski wrote: I'll once again plug my Bird Shrine to which Alex kindly submitted the picture with the story: http://isoar.ca/~andrewm/rc/ Fingers operatiing faster than brain ... the full link is

Re: [RCSE] Looking for New Winches

2002-05-27 Thread Steve Meyer
The Winch Doc has the best. Tried mine out this weekend. Jim Bacus liked it, hasn't seen a winch flex his ICON's wings in a while. Winch in the grass. http://www.soarchicago.com/stmeyer/new_winch.jpg http://www.monkeytumble.com/winchdoc/ Steve At 11:07 AM 5/27/2002 -0700, Simon Van

Re: [RCSE] Cheated by TNT today!!!

2002-05-05 Thread Steve Meyer
Sure I'll claim him as honorary offspring. :-) Nice Kid. Steve Meyer At 09:35 PM 5/4/2002 -0500, James V. Bacus wrote: At 09:20 PM 5/4/2002, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave Meyer, Jim baby boy and USA World F3J Team Junior was the MAN today. Flying nearly perfect rounds. That had to be David

Re: [RCSE] Cheated by TNT today!!!

2002-05-05 Thread Steve Meyer
Nice story. Did it look like this? http://www.superskeg.com/glider_guy1.gif LOL Is Tim McCann there? Sounds like you need one of his skegs. http://www.superskeg.com/ Steve At 10:20 PM 5/4/2002 -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have to say that these guys are totally out of line! They have

Re: [RCSE] ISR Race

2002-05-05 Thread Steve Meyer
Nice report. Thanks for the post. Steve At 08:46 PM 5/4/2002 -0700, James Osborn wrote: Can you say CARNAGE? There where many solo crashes (five if I counted correctly) including Barry Baskin's beater Ellipse 2V, a RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and

Re: [RCSE] Taboo DLG launching technique - rudder mods?

2002-05-01 Thread Steve Meyer
Palm forward. The action could be similar to a golf swing where you want to apply a constant acceleration, stopping acceleration just before release. This is very subtle and may be difficult to perceive. Start with about a 90 degree rotation then when comfortable move to the point where you

Re: [RCSE] Re: New plane

2002-04-25 Thread Steve Meyer
I think you would be surprised at the size of the fish Martin goes after. Bigger than the largest bass. Maybe not sea bass however. :-) Steve (on the other side of the middle of nowhere) On Thu, 25 Apr 2002 11:05:52 -0400 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's all fun, I agree. For some darned

Re: [RCSE] Lost Found

2002-04-22 Thread Steve Meyer
Don't know if that is good or bad, an unopened bottle of Jagermeister... :-) On Mon, 22 Apr 2002 06:30:25 -0700 Dudley Dufort [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Found: One unopened bottle of Jagermeister, one L work shirt, a broken set of stabs from one SB/XC and many small pieces from another.

Re: [RCSE] Got SPAM

2002-04-19 Thread Steve Meyer
Unfortunately your fight against spam only punishes the people who don't get your email address correct. :-) SPAM email is typically bounced off of unsuspecting misconfigured servers. Return addresses are forged, and on most there is no way to unsubscribe. Best is to spend time fighting

Re: [RCSE] LSF DS Task?

2002-04-19 Thread Steve Meyer
On Fri, 19 Apr 2002 15:48:28 -0700 James Osborn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chris, I do not agree that DSing is a slope flight. While it is true that typically you use a slope flight to start DSing, it is clearly a different mechanism of You can DS for 8 hours and it should count for your

Re: [RCSE] Fun with epoxy

2002-04-16 Thread Steve Meyer
Guess I live by the cliche', If at first you don't succeed, then read the directions. Duh, it was so simple. :-) Thanks Rick. Steve On Tue, 16 Apr 2002 11:11:48 -0400 Rick Van Clief [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Steve, I have a can of 206 Hardener in my hand and it says, 5 parts 105

Re: [RCSE] Fun with epoxy

2002-04-16 Thread Steve Meyer
I have in the past calculated the mix weight on epoxy based on the net weight of the 2 bottles. The specific gravities are quite different. But West comes in different size bottles (not 1:1 mix). And since I was too lazy to walk to my shop and read the instructions I figured there were

Re: [RCSE] Draw Programs

2002-04-10 Thread Steve Meyer
Does your question read? Are there any scoring applications that score man on man with the ability to create a matrix either seeded or random (with fewest pilot matches as possible)? I too am in a quest for same. I started to review the algorithm needed to create a random matrix taking into

[RCSE] Aluminum Case

2002-04-10 Thread Steve Meyer
These Aluminum tool cases have become more and more popular. I even saw them at a Home Depot but can't recall the price. http://www.milestek.com/hdalumspecial.htm 18 x 14 x 6 $49.95 I've procrastinated long enough, probably should get one. Steve RCSE-List facilities provided by Model

Re: [RCSE] Question about receiver crystal

2002-03-29 Thread Steve Meyer
If your receiver is JR compatible all you need to do is replace the crystal in the receiver. Steve At 05:03 PM 3/29/2002 -0600, Stan Myers wrote: I have a Hitec Super Slim with channel 33 crystal. I've just purchased a 8103 channel 38. Is it just a matter of pulling the old and plugging in a

Re: [RCSE] Stylus Question

2002-03-25 Thread Steve Meyer
Off the top of my head; In speed mode and launch mode trim does not function. Also you can set the amount of authority trim has. Steve At 06:52 AM 3/25/2002 -0500, Marc Gellart wrote: Here is one for you Stylus freaks. Had set up a three channel ship on the glider card, all controls work

Re: [RCSE] Specked my Sidewinder today! (and tech question)

2002-03-20 Thread Steve Meyer
Nice Story, sounds like a lot of fun. I think your heading in the right direction. I launch mine with no elevator or rudder preset. At 06:59 PM 3/19/2002 +, rcbrustee wrote: I've been flying power R/C on and off since I was a kid, but I can't remember when I've had a bigger grin on my

RE: [RCSE] Happiness is...

2002-02-23 Thread Steve Meyer
I don't think Jim misses much that is for sale. Well with his wireless Palm, he's literally just milliseconds away from snatching up the deals. I wonder if he sleeps with his Palm? Or he may just relegate nocturnal duties to the laptop. LOL Steve At 11:09 PM 2/22/2002 -0800,

Re: [RCSE] elevator servo?

2002-02-19 Thread Steve Meyer
On Tue, 19 Feb 2002 12:28:33 -0800 gldr guy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all. Am getting ready to order servos,receiver, etc for my Compulsion I have on order. What are you guys using for elevator servos on your Addictions, etc? I am a Hitec kinda guy and dont really want to pay big bucks for

Re: [RCSE] Planes, Guns, and the Olympics

2002-02-17 Thread Steve Meyer
At 01:13 AM 2/17/2002 -0700, Tom Hoopes wrote: BTW, if you see any aerial shots of the Speed Ice Skating rink during the Olympics, you will most likely be able to see our thermal field immediately to the west of the rink. If we do see an aerial shot, I'm sure it will be a virtual video

Re: [RCSE] AMA Winch vs. FAI winch BASIC DIFF

2002-02-14 Thread Steve Meyer
Brings to mind an experience last fall. At the September Club contest the wind was blowing 15-20 many of the guys chickened out to fly, guess they thought it was too windy. We won't mention names. I put some borrowed ballast in my Escape cause I forgot my Pat McCleave custom ballast. Duh.

Re: [RCSE] AMA Winch vs. FAI winch

2002-02-14 Thread Steve Meyer
Those European cars are quite small I think an AMA winch in the trunk will overload the springs. LOL At 06:03 PM 2/14/2002 -0500, Andrew E. Mileski wrote: Jack Womack wrote: Alright, so I should know the difference, but I don't. I've been gone for a while so indulge me a bit. I will

RE: [RCSE] ZAGI 400X expletive deleted!!!!

2002-02-13 Thread Steve Meyer
Get Eudora. You can filter messages by whatever words you like. It even uses logic to figure out which messages are Hot and rates them by chillis. At 08:12 PM 2/13/2002 -0800, Brian Jarchow wrote: Sorry for the off topic post, but would the list admins be willing able to filter profanity

Re: [RCSE] Not a Launch Contest

2002-02-10 Thread Steve Meyer
I agree. If you want parity we need more people who fly more often. Clinics and classes are great. I learn a lot by going to contests weather club or national and watch how the winners do it. The majority of soaring contests do work the way they are suppose to. The best pilots wins.

Re: [RCSE] Southwest Classic Update, Friday Jan 1

2002-02-02 Thread Steve Meyer
So did Joe shoot a perfect 18? At 11:25 PM 2/1/2002 -0700, Dave Wenzlick wrote: Today was a busy practice day with crowded skies at Schnepf Farms. The sun was out early and planes took to the air soon after breakfast. It was a little breezy at times but the lift was still pretty tough to miss.

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