[RCSE] Highlander probs

than a few days for an answer to a query! Dave Sanders [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yours, Tord, Sweden -- If reply difficulties - use [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tord S. Eriksson, Ovralidsg.25:5, S-422 47 Hisings Backa, Sweden RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subs

[RCSE] The above only applies to conventional tail aircraft ...

that that plane breaks the aspect ratio rule, too! Tord, Sweden -- If reply difficulties - use [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tord S. Eriksson, Ovralidsg.25:5, S-422 47 Hisings Backa, Sweden RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] CG on a converted plane (CG calculations)

:-)! But in essence it can be done mathematically, but only approximately, just as you do it by guesstimate! And aim for a little nose-heaviness, as an 1/16 oz in the tail has as much effect as a pound near the CG! you should never, ever, need to add nose-ballast! Tord, Sweden -- If reply difficulties

[RCSE] A less sorry tale

:-)! Seems all isn't lost after all - the windings might be OK, and they do indeed have replacement rotors and shafts - even for the little 111$/4Y! So about $100, all inclusive, should get me going! Tord, Sweden -- If reply difficulties - use [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tord S. Eriksson, Ovralidsg

[RCSE] Re: NiCad life span: discharger - is there any on the market?

that stamped on the pack, of course, as battery manufacture is an inexact science! And you can do statistics for each pack and follow its decline and fall, if any, or its peaking to new heights ;-)! Tord, Sweden -- If reply difficulties - use [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tord S. Eriksson, Ovralidsg.25:5

[RCSE] CF rod in DAW 2m S1-26

the fuselage. Nothing more is needed! In case of a heavy crash the front part of the rods will break, thus saving servos, et cetera! Tord, Sweden -- If reply difficulties - use [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tord S. Eriksson, Ovralidsg.25:5, S-422 47 Hisings Backa, Sweden RCSE-List facilities provided by Model

[RCSE] Paging Mr Bushell!

Jeb, Please send me a line! Lost your address! Tord, Sweden -- If reply difficulties - use [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tord S. Eriksson, Ovralidsg.25:5, S-422 47 Hisings Backa, Sweden RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe"

[RCSE] Correction: Myblimp is nyblimp!

www.nyblimp.com is the correct URL! Tord, Sweden -- If reply difficulties - use [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tord S. Eriksson, Ovralidsg.25:5, S-422 47 Hisings Backa, Sweden RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] MPEG quality

! Thank you, whoever it was who did that super midair flick! yours, Tord, Sweden -- If reply difficulties - use [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tord S. Eriksson, Ovralidsg.25:5, S-422 47 Hisings Backa, Sweden RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubs

[RCSE] Voltage lost

There is a diode somewhere in the tx that prevents you to do anything like checking voltage or peak charging! It's there to stop you from accidentally reverse-charging the battery! Usually it is mentioned in the manual, and is easily jumpered! Tord, Sweden -- If reply difficulties - use

[RCSE] The On Step discussion

good neticette! Tord, Sweden -- If reply difficulties - use [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tord S. Eriksson, Ovralidsg.25:5, S-422 47 Hisings Backa, Sweden RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] On step

and chord plays a major role. Tord, Sweden -- If reply difficulties - use [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tord S. Eriksson, Ovralidsg.25:5, S-422 47 Hisings Backa, Sweden RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] Load rated hook

On Sun 12 Mar, Dan deVries wrote: On full-size gliders we use a piece of brass between the 'hook' and the tow line - if the load is too great the brass breaks, instead of the wings! Tord, To elaborate on Tord's , the "weak links" I've used have a kind of cylinder/piston a

[RCSE] precision altimeter

As I mentioned here before Silva makes a precision altimeter watch (accurate to a meter), using some unusual Swiss chip! Made in the USA, is that watch, I think! See URL:http://www.silvamarine.com/ Tord, Sweden -- If reply difficulties - use [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tord S. Eriksson, Ovralidsg

[RCSE] Re: Stab size

, but the interpretation of his observations and yet if the observer knows enough to present a real situation in front to the audience? Do you agree? YK Have no idea :-)! I hope he knows :-)! Tord, Sweden -- If reply difficulties - use [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tord S. Eriksson, Ovralidsg.25:5, S-422

[RCSE] Bevel angle (beveling Ailerons)!

bevel as little as you need, and keep the edge sharp, as you want moredrag on the upgoing wing' aileron! Tord, Sweden -- If reply difficulties - use [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tord S. Eriksson, Ovralidsg.25:5, S-422 47 Hisings Backa, Sweden RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send

[RCSE] Thermal speed

migh increase if you enter the thermal going into the prevailing wind! For how much the stalling speed increases we need help: The experts please advice us! Tord, Sweden -- If reply difficulties - use [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tord S. Eriksson, Ovralidsg.25:5, S-422 47 Hisings Backa, Sweden RCSE-List

[RCSE] Re: plans for thermal Kite

, but also at home in a thermal, no doubt! Have a friend that's been flying a Gentle Lady with a OS 15 glow in the nose for many years. Flies just fine, even if it has never been sloped - maybe a bit slow for that? Tord, Sweden -- If reply difficulties - use [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tord S. Eriksson

[RCSE] Zagi THL

URL:http://www.ozemail.com.au/~majali/Zagi-THL.jpg For hook design see URL:http://home.beseen.com/hobbies/jebbushell/tord/tord.htm There are lots of other model flying wings that are designed for thermal use, especially in Germany! Full-size thermalling flying wings can be found in the US

[RCSE] Re: Wingo Pics

On Wed 08 Mar, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tord, They're on the E-Zone magagzine site: A HREF="http://www.ezonemag.com"www.ez onemag.com/A Yeah, I got that (lots of helpful people on RCSE as always, thanks all!)! Tord, Sweden -- If reply difficulties - use [EMAIL PROTECTE

[RCSE] Mixer

!) - but I posted it to RCSE a few weeks back! I think it is canterburysailplanes.co.nz, but I have not checked it! I think you can get there from Andy Mcdonald's flying wing site! Tord, Sweden -- If reply difficulties - use [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tord S. Eriksson, Ovralidsg.25:5, S-422 47 Hisings Backa

[RCSE] Goofed, again!

Recently (a montha go, or so) I posted here the URL to Canterbury Sailplanes (New Zeeland) which makes those nice, cheap mixers and rubber duckies, but alas I seem to have lost the address myself - anyone knows what it is? Tord, Sweden -- If reply difficulties - use [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tord S

[RCSE] template material

Offset print masters are just that: thin aluminium sheets that are easy to cut with a good pair of scissors! Tord, Sweden -- If reply difficulties - use [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tord S. Eriksson, Ovralidsg.25:5, S-422 47 Hisings Backa, Sweden RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News

[RCSE] URL to Canterbury Sailplanes

Hi again, it was http://www.canterburysailplanes.co.nz/ as I suspected! Tord, Sweden -- If reply difficulties - use [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tord S. Eriksson, Ovralidsg.25:5, S-422 47 Hisings Backa, Sweden RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subs

[RCSE] Wingo pics

Could anyone repost the URL to those neat Wingo pics? Thanks! Tord, Sweden -- If reply difficulties - use [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tord S. Eriksson, Ovralidsg.25:5, S-422 47 Hisings Backa, Sweden RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubs

[RCSE] canards and early flight.

)? The answer given by Air International was a surprise even to me: Saab J-35 Draken! Why don't we see models of that one on the slopes? Tord, Sweden -- If reply difficulties - use [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tord S. Eriksson, Ovralidsg.25:5, S-422 47 Hisings Backa, Sweden RCSE-List facilities provided

[RCSE] 'at least as many poeple flying sailplanes as are driving R/C cars

times bigger than kit aircraft of any kind, here, thus sailplaners are a few percentages of the R/C car drivers ... Tord, Sweden -- If reply difficulties - use [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tord S. Eriksson, Ovralidsg.25:5, S-422 47 Hisings Backa, Sweden RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News

[RCSE] Canard gliders

with any type of canard model will certainly make the survival chances of the canard surfaces less than bright! Again, conventional models are easier! Tord, Sweden -- If reply difficulties - use [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tord S. Eriksson, Ovralidsg.25:5, S-422 47 Hisings Backa, Sweden RCSE-List

[RCSE] Sirius Smart Charger Pro

Those who have asked about this charger here should find all info needed at: http://www.teleport.com/~sirius/pro_ser.htm Tord, Sweden -- If reply difficulties - use [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tord S. Eriksson, Ovralidsg.25:5, S-422 47 Hisings Backa, Sweden RCSE-List facilities provided by Model

[RCSE] taping (re: help again on my forst foamie)

not there yet, but closing in :-)! Tord, Sweden -- If reply difficulties - use [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tord S. Eriksson, Ovralidsg.25:5, S-422 47 Hisings Backa, Sweden RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Sloping Bahamas

Even if the Bahamas is mostly flat you could well bring a HLG for some down by the beach hang-gliding! Joe Wurts would probably DS among the coconut trees :-)! DAW's S1-26 (EPP, water safe) or one of DJ Aerotech's is my recommendation! Tord, Sweden -- If reply difficulties - use [EMAIL

[RCSE] chargers that does it all ...

and jumpers, I believe. Older Robbe chargers, like the Infinity, doesn't handle Nimhs well, Sirius does excellently, but doesn't have that much capacity, so it isn't as fast as some. Schulze does handle both - if you have to reset something, or not, I have no idea! Tord, Sweden -- If reply

[RCSE] Lead poisoning (why we shouldn't inhale lead fumes ... )

, suitable as sinkers, nose weights, or whatever! As far as I am aware I have not become worse mentally or physically due to this lead cutting and handling - but I only do it a few times (at the most) a year! Tord, Sweden

[RCSE] Wind meter

I have a question: One of those small wind turbine wind speed meters, like the Silva windwatch, what wind speed do they give? Is it true wind speed, indicated wind speed, or what? Tord, Sweden *'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.* -- If reply difficulties

[RCSE] Hard drive blues - a little reminder

- aren't all that important, but the effort (writing, scanning and editing) involved (number of hours, et cetera) is mindboggling! Tord, Sweden *'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.* -- If reply difficulties - use [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tord S. Eriksson, Ovralidsg.25:5, S-422

[RCSE] Zagi push or pull

their front ones - if it ever have been attempted! Tord, Sweden *'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.* -- If reply difficulties - use [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tord S. Eriksson, Ovralidsg.25:5, S-422 47 Hisings Backa, Sweden RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News

[RCSE] Gulls airfoils

(bird's have very small ortifices :-). On the other hand birds can NOT dynamic soar at the speeds seen at Parker Mountain when Joe is there! Yours truely, Tord, Sweden *'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.* -- If reply difficulties - use [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tord S

[RCSE] Sirius + Whattmeter = a blessing!

a Schulze charger ;-)! Tord, Sweden *'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.* -- If reply difficulties - use [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tord S. Eriksson, Ovralidsg.25:5, S-422 47 Hisings Backa, Sweden RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subs

[RCSE] What to paint styrofoam with?

paints, as used by artists, or most uretane paints, to mention a few! Not solvent-based laquers, of course! Tord, Sweden *'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.* -- If reply difficulties - use [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tord S. Eriksson, Ovralidsg.25:5, S-422 47 Hisings Backa

[RCSE] 400 running the wrong way

of course immerse it in some light oil, too, but it must not be conductive! Tord, Sweden *'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.* -- If reply difficulties - use [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tord S. Eriksson, Ovralidsg.25:5, S-422 47 Hisings Backa, Sweden RCSE-List facilities

[RCSE] duckie range

e of sight the duckie will, too! Tord, Sweden *'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.* -- If reply difficulties - use [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tord S. Eriksson, Ovralidsg.25:5, S-422 47 Hisings Backa, Sweden RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send

Re: [RCSE] duckie range

On Mon 06 Sep, Gary Retterbush wrote: Tord wrote: If you use a SWR (standing wave rate) meter, as used by radio amateurs, you can show that a properly functioning, and tuned, Duckie is just marginally worse than a normal antenna, It is possible to have a low SWR with almost any antenna

[RCSE] Re: Sick el glider ...

t of droop was added on the outer wing panels! Hope this helped? Tord, Sweden *'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.* -- If reply difficulties - use [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tord S. Eriksson, Ovralidsg.25:5, S-422 47 Hisings Backa, Sweden RCSE-List facilities provided by Mode

[RCSE] hinge

the CF rods, but I doubt it! Using 3M # 77 improves the tacking, if you can't heat the foam very much! Tord, Sweden *'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.*'`'*.,.* -- If reply difficulties - use [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tord S. Eriksson, Ovralidsg.25:5, S-422 47 Hisings Backa, Sweden RCSE

[RCSE] RE:RE: New Modellers recruitment ...

urely are a hindrance for new members to join, these old men (the youngest roughly my age, and I am soon 50!), most of them excellent technicians and builds beautiful models, but are very happy to be as few as possible ... I do visit occasionally, but only when the wise guys are elsewhere! Tord, S

[RCSE] Re: Zagi 400 spar

On Tue 17 Aug, Dan Ashenfelter wrote: Tord: I have been reading the spar thread on the Zagi list and am still not clear on the location of the carbon spar. Are you placing the spar spanwise at the CG location? No, rather not. I install the TWO spars parallell with the edges

[RCSE] Weird RC glider

Ah, that has been reviewed quite extensively in German RC mags (forgotten the name of it), but the reviewers all think the second generation version, with a small stabilisator, is much better! Otherwise they give it an OK, especially on the slope! Tord, Sweden -- If reply difficulties - use

[RCSE] RE: Naked Blue HLG

Could it have been a robbe Silentus? It uses the same type of construction as the Twinstar and there is no covering of any sort :-)! Quite stylish and quite slow! About HLG size, looks a bit like a FOKA 4 (swept fin, et cetera). Tord, Sweden -- If reply difficulties - use [EMAIL PROTECTED

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