[RCSE] Re: Not likely CG...likely wing loading.

2005-07-13 Thread Tom Rust
7;t repair what you got? You'd be surprised at how easy moldies are to repair well.  Just takes some patience to fit the pussle parts back in place. Gordy -- Tom Rust Nanochip Inc (510) 339-6263 (510) 339-9636 FAX (510) 912-4662 cell http://www.nanochip.com

[RCSE] Wanted: Right wing panel for Stratos or equiv

2005-07-12 Thread Tom Rust
Landed on the right wing panel in some weeds - everything else is just fine, but the wing panels pretty crunched. Must remember to check CG - even when it seems like a minor change. -- Tom Rust Nanochip Inc (510) 339-6263 (510) 339-9636 FAX (510) 912-4662 cell http://www.nanochip.com

[RCSE] Thermals on Mars - now with movies!

2005-04-25 Thread Tom Rust
The Spirit rover on Mars has captured several "movies" of dust devils on Mars. Maybe the Mars Plane project should be thinking of riding these puppies for an extra lift... http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/gallery/press/spirit/20050421a.html -- Tom Rust Nanochip Inc 48041 Fremont Blvd F

[RCSE] Re: new batteries

2005-04-07 Thread Tom Rust
150A into my little 3D aerobat with a 3 oz battery, thats 2hp... -- Tom Rust Nanochip Inc 48041 Fremont Blvd Fremont, CA 94538 (510) 339-6263 (510) 339-9636 FAX (510) 912-4662 cell http://www.nanochip.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and &q

[RCSE] I saw the perfect thermal today

2004-12-29 Thread Tom Rust
iring views imaginable...totally unexpectedly. Made my day. -- Tom Rust Nanochip Inc 48041 Fremont Blvd Fremont, CA 94538 (510) 770-2507 (510) 339-6263 (510) 339-9636 FAX (510) 912-4662 cell http://www.nanochip.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" a

Re: [RCSE] counter rotating prop ?

2004-12-02 Thread Tom Rust
Why bother? Just run both motors same direction and use the same type props. You won't notice the difference. I've done side by side pushers on Zagi's, also front, back pusher puller configs. Lots of power, but sucks batteries fast (unless your using LiPos). -- Tom Rust Nan

[RCSE] ePanther electric flying wing

2001-01-16 Thread Tom Rust
en it recovers quickly. Roll this baby? Maybe it shud have been named the "blender"... -- Tom Rust Nanochip Inc Box 13249 Oakland, CA 94661 (510) 339-6263 (510) 339-9636 FAX http://www.nanochip.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and

[RCSE] Re: charging NIMH batteries

2000-08-10 Thread Tom Rust
just have to try it. Just check periodically to see if they're getting warm. Gud idea, Dave. Think I'll make some up myself... -- Tom Rust Nanochip Inc Box 13249 Oakland, CA 94661 (510) 339-6263 (510) 339-9636 FAX http://www.nanochip.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airpla

[RCSE] Seledkin test flights replete with bad landings...

2000-01-14 Thread Tom Rust
s - but it sure flies sweet. Maybe it's just that glass ship brushless electric rush...but I like it! Anybody have a favorite 2m electric like this ship that they feel qualifies as the ruggedest? Bigger than 10 cells, please. Thanks, Sal, for such a fun intro to glass ships! Tom Rust Nanochip

[RCSE] UFO sighted at Vollmer peak during full moon!

1999-12-22 Thread Tom Rust
rizon, after which the beeping sound ceased. Given the velocity of sound, this indicates that the object may have been considerably smaller and nearer than earlier suspected. Local authorities have been contacted and are investigating the matter. -- Tom Rust Nanochip Inc Box 13249 Oakland, CA

[RCSE] BASH - the bad news, then the good news

1999-12-20 Thread Tom Rust
I brought with me a pile of different colors of rc-neon tubing (electroluminescent tubing) w/ transformers and a box of 9V batteries, in the hopes we'd have wind for night flights, but no soap. Maybe next month... And Mike, what IS the scoop on this teeny super duper e-wing? -- Tom Rust

[RCSE] Re: Battery charger

1999-11-28 Thread Tom Rust
I use the Hitec 335 - very inexpensive, will charge from 4 up to 28 cells, programmable current from .3A up to 5A, with an LCD display which show charging V, bat V, or current. It will also charge the rx batteries on a seperate set of connectors. Got mine from Hobby Lobby - $99 -- Tom Rust

[RCSE] Hold on to your barf buckets! If u get vertigo easily - don't view this!

1999-11-11 Thread Tom Rust
Ok, by request I have posted the final moments of video from the Rocket Ray just prior and after the spar failure. http://www.aricraft.com/xvideo.html - see the last entry, or just go rite to: http://www.aricraft.com/crash1lo.mpg -- Tom Rust Nanochip Inc Box 13249 Oakland, CA 94661 (510) 339

[RCSE] Re: Glider High Altitude Balloon Launch

1999-10-18 Thread Tom Rust
ting any records - I'm more interested in trying it from the aspect of taking high altitude pix/vids, and collecting meteorological data. -- Tom Rust Nanochip Inc Box 13249 Oakland, CA 94661 (510) 339-6263 (510) 339-9636 FAX http://www.nanochip.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]