RE: [RCSE] " What's the big deal about 2.4? - Lag...okay now we

2008-03-07 Thread denoferth
Lag time? This is starting to sound like the argument the “experts” spouted regarding muzzle breaks on firearms. Those esteamed gun scribes maintained the projectile, theoretically, was long gone before puny human reflexes could possibly detect any reduction in recoil. They were able to get awa

[RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #10616

2008-01-09 Thread denoferth
You received your mail late because your server was doing maintenance or some other work and saved it to another drive to send it to you when they finished. We are a commercial company selling used items retail and on the net and occasionally have to put up with this kind of crap as well. Custo

[RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #8519

2006-10-31 Thread Denoferth
A "murder" is only correct when describing a murder of crows. All other fowl are correctly described as "flocks." Perhaps you have forgotten but only people can be murdered. Animals can only be killed.   Dennis BTW - I know that Jim and Mike are headed out to get a murder 'o birds(Sorry gu

[RCSE] Re: New "Easy Genie LT/S" added to Genie line

2006-07-14 Thread Denoferth
Hi Harley, This is all I see when I checked the site just now. No file 11. Dennis File 01, Fuselages and Fin File 02, Stab And Rudder File 03, Wings File 04, Materials List File 05, Costs File 06, Rotary Driver System File 07, The Composite Fuselage File 08, Setup For Flight And

[RCSE] World Glider Grand Prix

2006-01-31 Thread Denoferth
Looks like the videos are already off the site. Dennis Check out http://www.gp06.com/index.htm particularly the videos and you get a feel for what we enjoyed as spectators.  

Re: [RCSE] casting lead

2006-01-23 Thread Denoferth
My God, are you guys hallucinating? Calm down and take a deep breath! Sure lead is toxic if you get it into the body but dangerous fumes are only produced if you boil it. We are just melting amounts under 10 pounds here! I read about encapsulating it in epoxy and that is fine but you guys a

[RCSE] Difficult to find materials

2006-01-23 Thread Denoferth
Actually, Tritium has a 12 year useful life in the green color. Less in Blue, Yellow and Red as used in gun sights. DennisI did find out that you get watches and other stuff that use tritium and phosphor to light up displays (life time is about 2 years on the tritium), but the real issue her

Re: [RCSE] Great Air Show Footage

2005-11-19 Thread Denoferth
That footage was great! On that same note I was wondering if anyone managed to save the one with the Swiss Mirage fighters beating up the Matterhorn that was on the net last year?  I have goggled around but have only found dead links. Thanks.   Dennis

[RCSE] Why are folks unsubscribing?

2005-07-30 Thread Denoferth
> Why are folks unsubscribing? It's probably because they use TEXT ONLY format, (the requested and proper way for this type of forum) and are very, very tired wading thru HTML, headers, TO: lists, and other unusable garbage.< > AOL isn't controllable, according to users. Cant turn MIME

Re: [RCSE] Why are so many guys unsubscribing?

2005-07-28 Thread Denoferth
In my case I subscribe to the digest version of 10 or 12 lists. I don't read them on my employers time, I do it after work, at home. So when a particular group is just too inept, too dumb or too inconsiderate to simply highlight a small part of the text before hitting the "reply" or worse

Re: [RCSE] The best soaring hat?

2005-06-03 Thread Denoferth
I apologize to the group for committing the most stupid error by not sending my last two messages in plain text. Please forgive my waste of bandwidth. The program I am using requires me to turn off HTML before each send and I forgot. Dennis RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane

Re: [RCSE] The best soaring hat?

2005-06-03 Thread Denoferth
And for those that do worry, the Kittery Trading Post in Maine sells the Tilley T4 for $49.95. I didn't check the other styles tonight. You can order by phone at 888-587-6246. Shipping in country is around $3 to $6 or thereabouts.  Dennis  > I'm not worried about the price.  I figure if I ow

[RCSE] "Dawn Flight" video

2005-04-17 Thread Denoferth
>Jim Deck In 1975, a short film, "Dawn Flight", featuring great flying sequences of real sailplanes was nominated for an Oscar for best live action short film. With the advent of video tape, VHS version of this film became available. Only the price, $49.95, kept me from purchasing this

Re: [RCSE] (RCSE) AMA numbers

2005-04-09 Thread Denoferth
>I am just curious whether anyone has a clue what the numbers where running in 1958? My old AMA number was 27369 but I lost it sometime in the 60's when I joined the AF. I checked awhile ago about getting it back but someone else had it, Dennis in NH RCSE-List facilities provided by Model A

[RCSE] Electric Tug Drive for Sale

2005-02-23 Thread Denoferth
> Sorry, link should be: http://www.rcgroups.com/links/index.php?id=3D4641 < Sorry, it did not work for me. Dennis RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages mu

[RCSE] Re full size towline

2005-02-17 Thread Denoferth
>The SSA soaring manual states 150 to 200 feet long.  The glider will be flying before the airplane has enough airspeed to leave the ground.  The sailplane pilot will have quite a bit of forward pressure on the stick to hold the glider within about 5 feet of the ground.  If the glider is too hig

Re: [RCSE] High Altitude Glider

2005-01-18 Thread Denoferth
> I agree, There was one time that a Cesna was flying around our field watching my SB-XC in the air, after about 10 min. of his persistent fly around's of the field ( aprox 300+ acer's )< It can get pretty dicey at times. In the 60's the old Arc's field situated about seven miles from Pittsb

[RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #4527

2004-10-25 Thread Denoferth
>> Having just had a small cancer removed from my ear trust me, a good hat is a wonderful thing. Check out: http://www.sundayafternoons.com/?id=&sp=about for some great sun protection hats. Excellent suggestion! << I also had one removed from my ear this summer. Sun screen, cover and co

Re: [RCSE] keep politics off the exchange

2004-10-22 Thread Denoferth
>Would you right wing anti-American Wakoâs please find another forum to express you hatred and ignorance towards our country (USA) and itâs laws. I hear there are plenty of places to fly in China :-) Sincerely,Craig D Allen LSF111< Sorry Graig, This won't die because the future of our sport/hobb

Re: [RCSE] Security issues and R/C models

2004-10-20 Thread Denoferth
>Studying the NRA as a "political model" is not a bad idea< And why not? I love to hear the NRA bashers rant on about the effect we have on the government, our government. I and thousands like me ARE the NRA. Just private citizens who happen to believe that freedom IS protected by the private

Re: [RCSE] Security issues and R/C models

2004-10-19 Thread Denoferth
>but the commander of Andrews AFB came to the conclusion that it was better to have concerned people (eyes and ears) around then not. (Especially now when are forces have been stretched so thin Andrews AFB has replaced the Air Police at the gates with civilian contract personnel). Many of the

Re: [RCSE] Security issues and R/C models

2004-10-16 Thread Denoferth
> (BTW -- You might find a visit to Israel interesting -- its full of people trying to live ordinary, everyday, lives in a society that's got what could be the worst-case in day to day terror threats. The locals don't seem that paranoid.)< Probably due in no small measure to a government that

[RCSE] AF1

2004-10-15 Thread Denoferth
I am truly amazed how easily you boys are willing to surrender your freedom in the name of "security." What possible "security" are we talking about. Can your toy do any damage to his plane? Can you even reach it? Are you in his flight path or even within miles of it? Can you carry anything as

[RCSE] How many transmitters?

2004-05-24 Thread Denoferth
How many transmitters do you have? Transmitters that you have flown with at some time but not necessarily working any more. Bonus question: How many antennas do you have for any one Tx? I'm not sure why it should matter but I've got 12; Ace Nautical Commander Cockpit MM Controlaire Mule

[RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #3415

2004-03-16 Thread Denoferth
>Downloading an individual issue is simple. Just go to the RCSD main page at http://www.b2streamlines.com/RCSD.html, click on a link and save the chosen file to disk.< I wish! When I try to save I get an AOL error message saying "You cannot save this document until it has finished loading" Any

[RCSE] Wright Brothers engineering

2003-12-21 Thread Denoferth
> I was checking web for info on the original Wright brothers engine, which they built themselves, for the 1903 Flyer we celebrated this week.< Look guys, not to take anything away from the Wright brothers but in the interest of historical accuracy, they DID NOT build their own engine. Their

[RCSE] aileron tip design

2003-10-13 Thread Denoferth
>Has anyone ever cut their ailerons straight out to the end of the wing rather than simply notching them a couple of inches from the end?? <   Aren’t we about to reinvent the wheel again? I’m no aerodynamic expert but I have gone through the stage of running them all the way to the end and then

Re: [RCSE] Auto replies

2003-08-14 Thread Denoferth
And this is what digest readers get to see each time that is done: Dennis In a message dated 8/10/03 12:49:46 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > Date: Sat, 9 Aug 2003 22:05:37 -0400 > From: "Dan Kitching" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "RCSE" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject:

[RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #1993

2003-06-06 Thread Denoferth
Aren't we talking about laminating film foe things like ID cards?  Dennis I can envision, for instance, a mylar-like film of 0.030" or 0.050" in thick

[RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #1602

2003-03-01 Thread Denoferth
What is going on? The last two issues have been the header and the rest of the text solid black with some addresses at the bottom. Changing the background color results in no message either. Dennis in NH RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" r

RE: [RCSE] NSP

2003-02-07 Thread Denoferth
> Call it ... 15 minutes of glory Just kidding Sal.

Re: [RCSE] CL-DSing or Model Aviation Soaring Column

> Dan--Sometime during WW2, I think Jim Walker brought out an unpowered U/C, that was flown with a fishing pole--the lines running thru the loops on the pole. The weight in the nose was plaster of paris. I flew one of these, < I did that in '48 or '49 too. Seem to remember it was a built up

Re: [RCSE] Fellow baggers beware

> It seems the new formulation for 3M 77 spray adhesive has acetone as the main ingredient.

Re: [RCSE] Bass vs. Spruce? The Results are In......

> If Howard Hughes would have used Bass instead of Spruce, what would he have named the plane? Certainly not the "The Spruce Goose".> Sorry, the term "spruce goose" was coined by a US Senator. Hughes plane was constructed primarily of birch plywood. Dennis in NH RCSE-List facilities prov

Re: [RCSE] Futaba transmitters/Hitec Spectra modules

> BTW, just to throw a bit more gas on the fire, apparently, Futaba has never actually certified (or whatever they call it) any of their module radios with the transmitter modules. This is currently the hot topic of conversation on the rec.models.rc.air newsgroup. < Might be a case of

[RCSE] Harley's comment on RDS

> I have no idea if that is a significant value, but it seems minor > > compared to the other sources of drag. Again, IMO. > > > > I'm from Missouri... :) Wow! Lets see, Rads makes the plane quieter. Quieter means less drag and that means higher efficiency. That means you stay up longer

[RCSE] Re: Supplier of powdered lead?

>>IMHO, the stuff you really want to look for is called "Cerro-Bend". It is almost as heavy as lead and it melts at temps lower than boiling water, if memory serves. Don't have any other info. Bob << CERROSAFE is used in the machine and gunsmithing trades to cast impressions of areas tha

[RCSE] Bungee-monster question

> What type of grip/release devices are folks out there using for bungee-monsters? Suggestions? < Richard, Got to an archery store and buy a bow release to use with the loop of piano wire you imbed into the tail of your plane. Dennis Karoleski in New Hampshire RCSE-List facilities provid

[RCSE] AMA and the NATS

> Things to remember: A) This is my personal web page, no ads on it, it's free to view, I make no < Steve, don't try to educate them. They probably lead pathetically unimportant lives and just crave the attention to make themselves feel like they are worth something. They act like unruly

Re: [RCSE] And now for something really important - Poison Oak

> Re: [RCSE] And now for something really important - Poison Oak < About 45 years ago I got into a wrestling match with my brother while swimming and we ended up in a patch of poison ivy. We both got 100% coverage, eyelids, rear ends, and all. I haven't been able to get a reaction since, no

Re: [RCSE] Re:Site FIX! New Splash Page

> Re: [RCSE] Re:Site FIX! New Splash Page < Loads in 35 seconds on my box. Dennis in New Hampshire RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Fw: [RCSE] RE: Edgar's Hanger

Perfect! Just punch that "reply" button and resend the whole message! Perfect example of what we have been pleading for you witless wonders not to do. Dennis in New Hampshire (I might be dumb but at least I'm not stupid) > Are you playing with a full deck? Watch your language in public.<

> Re: [RCSE] [Fwd: Forgotten Facts]opps not intended for this group

And neither one of these two twits, ([EMAIL PROTECTED] Brett and Dale Brengman [EMAIL PROTECTED]), had the good sense NOT TO JUST COPY the entire wrong message and RETRANSMIT IT so we all had to pay to read it again, and again, and again. Dennis, hoping for SOME sanity in New Hampshire. RCS

[RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #124 smoke grenades!

Subject: Re: [RCSE] Portable smoke generator? Surplus smoke grenades! 50,000 cubic feet for about $6.00 Oh what fun!!! Careful you boys, those things get really hot! Dennis in NH (:-)> reminds me of the time we tied a whole case to the jet rangers skid... RCSE-List facilities provided