Re: [RCSE] carbon uni web

2006-10-18 Thread matt
has a glass cross thread the carbon is a IM7 fiber so it is stronger and stiffer than standard carbon fiber. This is a one time run and only a limited quantity will be available at a reduced price. Matt CST The Composite Store On Mon, 9 Oct 2006 02:43:46 -0500 craignzcd [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [RCSE] Source for .32 ID carbon tubes

2006-10-02 Thread matt
Corey CST The Composite Store (cstsales.com) has Tapered Tubes that are .285 ID at the big end and also one that is .55 ID. Also there are non tapered tubes available that are .375 ID. Maybe one of these sizes will work on your model. Thanks Matt On Mon, 2 Oct 2006 10:32:20 -0400 Corey

Re: [RCSE] Carbon Fiber

2006-04-13 Thread matt
am and 4:00 pm PST. M-F. We will ship it the same day you call. Thanks Matt gewain On Tue, 11 Apr 2006 16:32:03 -0700 Winch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Airtronics Digitals availableYou might try Coast Fibre-Tec on Boundary Road in Burnaby (604-294-8116). They normally carry uni-carbon (various

RE: [RCSE] Foam

2005-10-06 Thread Matt Gewain
You can buy EPP Foam from CST The Composite Store. It is available on line at http://www.cstsales.com/CMHotWire.htm . Matt -Original Message- From: John Marien [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2005 7:45 AM To: 'RCSE' Subject: Re: [RCSE] Foam Sounds

RE: [RCSE] kevlar tow - spar wrapping

2005-05-27 Thread Matt Gewain
It is under Aramid Unidirectional on the CST web site it is Denier 195 yarn. This is the terminology used in the composites industry. The number is the weight in grams of 9000 meters of the yarn. This is confusing because only Kevlar (Aramid) uses this terminology. Matt Gewain CST

Re: [RCSE] 9303

2005-05-11 Thread Matt Lydon
for acro mode instead of glider... Matt RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based

Re: [RCSE] Reverse differential on XP 9303

2005-05-11 Thread Matt Lydon
If you can get the reverse differential you need out of a mix (or two), use the 'stick' switch to turn it on and off. Matt glide wrote: When I used to own a Stylus, I used to use reverse differential. Reverse differential would kick automatically when I would deploy my flaps in the crow mode

Re: [RCSE] Fwd: Fw: [SVSS] CVRC in Trouble?

2005-05-09 Thread Matt Lydon
Sounds like the easiest thing would be to fight the 'entertainment' charge. - Soaring contests are serious business, after all. Matt Charles Eaton wrote: Government. They should be part time and every time they make a new law ten must be eliminated. - Original Message - From: Flying

[RCSE] receivers for sale - updated

2005-04-25 Thread Matt Lydon
Got a bunch of stuff for sale, as follows: 2 JR R649 9ch PCM receivers, VERY lite use, $145 each 2 JR R945 10ch PCM recievers, never flown - $185 each Thanks, Matt RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note

Re: [RCSE] Info on lithium-polymer batteries???

2005-04-24 Thread Matt Lydon
for the Royal evo at esprit model's sight. Check out Thunder power's site, as well as kokam's. Matt Cameron wrote: I am hearing a lot of talk about lithium-polymer batteries, but I don't know much about them. What is the real info with lithium-polymer batteries? Can they be used to replace either Tx or Rx

[RCSE] receivers for sale

2005-04-21 Thread Matt Lydon
Got a bunch of stuff for sale, as follows: 2 JR R649 9ch PCM receivers, VERY lite use, $145 each 2 JR R945 10ch PCM recievers, never flown - $185 each 1 JR R770 7 ch PCM receiver, never flown - $75 1 Hitech 555 new in box - $25 Thanks, Matt RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News

RE: [RCSE] Carbon Pushrod Help!

2005-03-09 Thread Matt Gewain
a fillet at the end of the metal fitting. When I want to reuse the metal fittings from an old model I heat up the metal with a soldering iron and the fitting will pull lose. Matt Gewain -Original Message- From: John Fruge [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 07, 2005 10:29 AM

RE: [RCSE] Carbon Pushrod Sorce

2005-02-28 Thread Matt Gewain
it to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks Matt Gewain -Original Message- From: John Fruge [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2005 7:33 AM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] Carbon Pushrod Sorce I a'm in the market for some carbon pushrods. I would like to order them online

[RCSE] 2M

2005-02-14 Thread Matt Fair
The reason people do not like to fly 2m because it is more difficult than flying the unlimited ships. Wow, think about it you actually have to think, work harder, fly cleaner and be able to read the air better i.e. its a challenge. I actually prefer to fly my 2m over unlimited. I also fly my

RE: [RCSE] Carbon fiber reinforced spars

2005-01-24 Thread Matt Gewain
lives the rest of the model. Of course you will need to cut the notches in each rib a little deeper for the thicker spars. Matt Gewain CST The Composite Store -Original Message- From: Wes Gibson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2005 8:27 PM To: RCSE Subject: [RCSE

Re: [RCSE] Full House Electric

2005-01-19 Thread Matt Lydon
for that, with all the gear), but overall, I found it to be a good combo for getting in the air (relatively) quickly, without setting up a winch. Matt Dudley Dufort wrote: I'm looking for a full house electric. I'm more interested thermaling capabilities than electric flight abilities. The motor would

[RCSE] Opinions on Berg receivers?

2004-11-01 Thread Matt Lydon
? Matt RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.

Re: [RCSE] Burt Rutan on Science Channel Tonight

2004-10-18 Thread Matt Lydon
messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. No, it was a matter of keeping the nose pointed into the wind in the same manner as an arrow. Matt RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note

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

2004-10-18 Thread Matt Lydon
about ALL their owners do with them. Matt Martin Usher wrote: You guys just don't get it. Since none of you seem to realize what someone who has a mind to do can accomplish using an R/C model, and especially an electric glider, I'll tell you. (Keith) Thanks. You can easily use

Re: [RCSE] 9303 with an electric - cannot find the JR8103 write-up

2004-10-18 Thread Matt Lydon
Rense wrote: This reminds me, I was looking for the JR8103 write-up on how to program for electrics that I once saw - but of course I forgot where. Does anyone remember? Rense Lange http://isoar.ca/~andrewm/rc/JRxp8103/ Matt RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe

[RCSE] Stylus and Alpha Club for sale

2004-10-04 Thread Matt Lydon
I've got a stylus with glider card and 50 model memory card, on channel 35, - $300 Also, a Multiplex Alpha club, 100, 4 micro's in the wing, 2 standard in the fuse - immaculate, used perhaps 10 flights, also $300. Matt RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe

[RCSE] Stylus for sale

2004-10-04 Thread Matt Lydon
I've got a stylus with glider card and 50 model memory card, on channel 35, - $300 Also, a Multiplex Alpha club, 100, 4 micro's in the wing, 2 standard in the fuse - immaculate, used perhaps 10 flights, also $300. Matt RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe

RE: [RCSE] fyi

2004-05-21 Thread Matt Lydon
A dramatic comparison - Pappy Boyington used to rig up his plane with rubber bands on the stick and snooze while on patrol. Matt -Original Message- From: Ben Diss [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 21, 2004 1:47 PM To: Bill Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [RCSE] fyi 33

RE: [RCSE] Antenna for HLG

2004-04-23 Thread Matt Lydon
I've got the same plane - I replaced the standard antenna with lightweight aluminum wire (wire wrapping wire, and cut off the excess - no problem. You're not going to be operating a hand-launch at nearly the range you would with a bigger ship, as you wouldn't be able to see it. Matt

RE: [RCSE] Stoopid battery question #764

2004-04-23 Thread Matt Lydon
Just measure the voltage - if the red wire is on positive, you'll get some positive reading,or else a needle pinned to the left if red is on negative (with a digital MM, you'll get a negative voltage) Matt -Original Message- From: Joe Parsons [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday

RE: [RCSE] Stiff Aileron

2004-04-18 Thread Matt Lydon
You probably should use something thicker than an exacto, as well - I found the smallest screwdriver in a micro set was just right - the line needs to be thick enough that the epoxy doesn't meet when the the ailerons are flexed. Matt -Original Message- From: George Voss [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: [RCSE] Transparent Duct Tape

2004-04-13 Thread Matt Lydon
I've seen it for sale at Home Depot Matt -Original Message- From: James V. Bacus [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2004 9:13 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] Transparent Duct Tape Have you guys seen this stuff yet? Transparent Duct Tape: http://www.kk.org

RE: [RCSE] FS: Migraines in a box....

2004-03-26 Thread Matt Lydon
Les, I agrea with Ryan, I found that any more than 10 minutes of Doom or any of those 3d games and I get nauseous. I don't have the same trouble with sims where I'm INSIDE the plane, like Falcon or MS FS. It's purely the fast POV shifts that do it. -Original Message- From: Ryan Flowers

RE: [RCSE] GPS Cure--and a new RC term

2004-01-05 Thread Matt Lydon
Title: Message Thats great, but what the heck does gps stand for? matt -Original Message-From: Tom H. Nagel [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2004 7:03 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [RCSE] GPS Cure--and a new RC term Gents: I coined

RE: Spam Alert: [RCSE] (RCSE) having a bad day

2003-12-07 Thread Matt Lydon
Title: Message Ouch! You don't just call up Deiter after one of those. Matt -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2003 12:34 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Spam Alert: [RCSE] (RCSE) having a bad dayhttp

[RCSE] NSP Enigma setup help needed!!!

2003-11-16 Thread Matt Lydon
Title: Message Anyone out there flying a NSP Enigma? I've just picked one up as my (re) entry into 2 meter. One problem - Sal recommends hitec 85's for ailerons, but they wont fit in the wing - both too fat, AND too long. I can deal with too long, but what about too fat? Should I have 10%

[RCSE] Hobie hawk on ebay

2003-11-14 Thread Matt Lydon
Title: Message I just spotted a hobie hawk on ebay, and thought I'd pass it on. it's item # 3156383820 . I know guys still go crazy over 'em - I've seen them sell for $400 and $500, which to ME is nuts, considering I can get a new moldie for a couple of hundred more. Matt

RE: [RCSE] how to clean monokote iron

2003-10-12 Thread Matt Lydon
Oscar, Get some monokote trim solvent - takes all the old adhesive right off. Matt -Original Message- From: Oscar Taboada [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2003 8:59 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] how to clean monokote iron Hi, after somke years of use

RE: [RCSE] Carbon Fiber Push rods

2002-06-14 Thread Matt Gewain
CST The Composite Store has long carbon rods available. They are .050 and .070 diameters in 72 lengths. Call the order desk for more information. 800-338-1278 -Original Message- From: mike remus [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2002 5:38 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Hand launch video

2002-04-10 Thread Matt Fair
Does anyone out there know of a good hand launch video. ONe that explains finding lift, reading conditions etc. thanks, Matt __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - online filing with TurboTax http://taxes.yahoo.com/ RCSE-List facilities provided

RE: [RCSE] 5ft carbon tubes

2002-03-05 Thread Matt Gewain
Tim; You can get wrapped tubes in 5 ft lengths from CST. The sizes and prices are listed on this page www.cstsales.com/carbon-tubes.htm Note that the diameters listed are for the inside of the tube. Matt Gewain -Original Message- From: Tim Vandenheuvel [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

[RCSE] Sonic DLG

2002-02-08 Thread Matt Fair
Hey gang, Does anybody out there own this plane or know a US distributor?? Just wondering. http://www.airplane-model.com/sonic.html Thanks, Matt __ Do You Yahoo!? Send FREE Valentine eCards with Yahoo! Greetings! http://greetings.yahoo.com

[RCSE] winch on ebay

2002-02-08 Thread Matt Fair
winch for sale on ebay, listed as f3b winch. http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1701648844 __ Do You Yahoo!? Send FREE Valentine eCards with Yahoo! Greetings! http://greetings.yahoo.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model

RE: [RCSE] Receivers and Carbon/Kevlar fuselages

2002-02-05 Thread Matt Fair
. Hitec seems to work the best for me so far and I have heard of others going from JR to hitec due to glitching and range issues. Matt Message: 17 Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2002 15:32:38 From: John Ihlein [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] Receivers and Carbon/Kevlar fuselages Group, There's been

[RCSE] re: adjustable towhook

2002-01-26 Thread Matt Fair
I have an organic with the same tow hook and it isnt very adjustable, but it is strong and light. If someone has it rigged as adjustable, I would certainly like to see it or read how they did it... Would be nice to have an adjustable towhook on my organic. Matt Message: 1 Date: Sat, 26

RE: [RCSE] Win up to $1000 if you build the Stongest Light WeightWings

2001-10-01 Thread Matt Gewain
The wing is supported at both ends and loaded in the middle, I would call that a whole wing. It is not a cantilever wing supported at one end and loaded at the other. Matt Gewain -Original Message- From: Brett Jaffee [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, October 01, 2001 5:26 PM

RE: [RCSE] Win up to $1000 if you build the Stongest Light Weight Wings

2001-10-01 Thread Matt Gewain
I don't think anyone will get to the 300 lb load that will give him or her a guaranteed winner. Nevertheless, I needed to put an upper limit on the test just in case some brilliant design carried a load that exceeded my test capability. Matt Gewain -Original Message- From: Brett

Re: [RCSE] Woodpecker Thingie

2001-08-31 Thread Matt Lydon
it to cover my last 2 or 3 power planes, and now consider it indispensible. Matt - Original Message - From: Stefan Smets [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'SilentFlight' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 31, 2001 12:57 AM Subject: RE: [RCSE] Woodpecker Thingie

[RCSE] al and his ebay post

2001-08-26 Thread Matt Fair
Al, I have to join the others in busting your chops over your email regarding misspelled words. You incorrectly spelled personal and magazine. You should visit ebay and purchase a Speak and Spell But who wants to be an anal jerk here... You are just totally wrong and truly owe spindle, voss,

RE: [RCSE] spar-sizing calculations

2001-08-09 Thread Matt Gewain
and the tip deflection go to half the previous value. Then you can stand on the winch without any problems. Matt Gewain -Original Message- From: Bill Harris [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2001 8:57 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] spar

[RCSE] AVIA G Force Carbon Tubes ( HLG Tail Booms) Now at CST The Composite Store

2001-08-09 Thread Matt Gewain
they need. The details are listed on the following page: http://www.cstsales.com/AVIA%20G-Force%20Carbon%20Tubes.htm Thanks Matt Gewain RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [RCSE] vacumn bagging supplies,

2001-07-18 Thread Matt Gewain
Bill; You can get all your vacuum bagging supplies at CST The Composites Store. The web site is www.cstsales.com and you can order at 800-338-1278. Matt Gewain -Original Message- From: Bill Conkling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2001 8:21 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [RCSE] Pro series Smart charger

2001-06-05 Thread Matt Lydon
and love today. George can confirm or deny. Matt - Original Message - From: Brian Iva Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2001 9:12 AM Subject: [RCSE] Pro series Smart charger I bought a Pro-Series Smart charger off the swap shop..Got a very good deal

[RCSE] Spirit questions

2001-05-11 Thread Matt Francis
an aluminium joiner too. 3. Does epoxy stick over balsa that has been soaked with thin CA? Will sanding the surface make the epoxy stick better? Thanks Matt _ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http

[RCSE] Muller Escape feedback?

2001-05-09 Thread Matt Lydon
Any feedback on the Muller Escape, now that it's been around a while, and the 6 servo wing hubbub has died down? How does it fly? Matt RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] Next Radio?

2001-04-03 Thread Matt Lydon
Styling counts, too, Karlton..those multiplexes just look weirdextremely euro. Matt - Original Message - From: "Karlton Spindle" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; "James V. Bacus" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2001 11:22 AM Subject: Re: [RC

[RCSE] For Sale

2001-04-01 Thread Matt Lydon
Saggita "Standard" - RES+Ail, all built up, in excellent condition, Futaba servos, with velour wing and fuse bags. $300 Vision SP transmitter, receiver, spare battery, all ATRACs updates - $300 Matt RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe&quo

Re: [RCSE] all this chat about chargers???

2001-03-22 Thread Matt Lydon
and forget it, no worries chaging. Matt PS. George, that last testimonial check you sent me bounced, cash this time. ;-) - Original Message - From: "Don Munro" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2001 9:18 PM Subject: [RCSE] all this chat about charge

[RCSE] Is Light Aluminum wire ok for an antenna?

2001-03-21 Thread Matt Lydon
which was sort of like 'kevlar'. Anyway, I replaced the heavy wire with the same length of this stuff, which did wonders for the overall weight, moment, etc of the glider, but now I'm suddenly wondering if the fact that the wire isn't copper might cause problems. Input, anyone? TIA, Matt RCSE

Re: [RCSE] C.N.C.

2001-03-16 Thread Matt Lydon
FOB stands for Freight On BoardFOB- Freight on Board (named port of shipment) Means the seller completes his obligation to deliver when the goods pass over the ship's rail at the named port of shipment. Matt - Original Message - From: "SailplaneBoy" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [RCSE]

2001-03-16 Thread Matt Lydon
on.com has some very good general articles as well as a superb collection of links to the manufacturers of almost every sailplane out there. When you need information regarding a plane you're building you'll be very glad that you CAN tap into the knowledge available here at RCSE. Matt PS. Where in J

[RCSE] JT models is missing

2001-03-14 Thread Matt Lydon
I've been trying to reach Jimmy Prouty of JT models to order a stylus pack forever now.the guy seems to be out of touch. Anyone know him? If so, how about asking him to answer his emails. TIA, Matt RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and &q

Re: [RCSE] How to :Installing Volz Wing Max servos

2001-02-12 Thread Matt Lydon
ratio, with half the torque, double the lash,double theTHROW. With your setup, how can you get 90 degree flap throw? It's a bitch for me..... Matt PS, I like your foam technique, and will use it in my next ship VBG NOT taken from an RC Soaring Digest Article.yet! - Original Me

Re: [RCSE] What is launch preset? (2 more questions)

2001-02-11 Thread Matt Lydon
the switch IS on the left side. As for you being lefty, unless you're going to reverse everything so that Ail/El is on the left and Rud/Flap is on the right, your right hand is STILL going to be the 'busy' one, so 'normal' preference is for the switch to be on the left. Matt - Original Message

[RCSE] Graphite.....Feedback, please!

2001-02-10 Thread Matt Lydon
I've been looking at the FVK graphite, big brother to the Organic which has been making such a big splash in 2 meter. It looks pretty darn good specs wise, but how about pilot feedback? Matt RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubs

Re: [RCSE] Hi-start Parachute - what's it for?

2001-02-07 Thread Matt Lydon
flew off, you would end up with 400 feet of line in one big pile(tangle). Matt - Original Message - From: Stefan Smets To: Dean Wooldridge ; Soaring Newsgroup Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2001 2:40 PM Subject: RE: [RCSE] Hi-start Parachute - what's

Re: [RCSE] Stylus and Glider Card manuals....Can I borrow, Please?

2001-02-05 Thread Matt Lydon
Go Ben! Plus, if they didn't have a person filling manual orders, that would be less overhead, more profit for the company, which they could pass on to the end consumers.us ;-) Tom, Send them to my work: Matt Lydon FCG MS 333 East 38th Street, 2nd Floor New York, NY. 10016 Thanks, Matt

[RCSE] Zagi Construction tips?

2001-02-05 Thread Matt Lydon
a little piece in, sand the cores down till it does meet? Also, I remember seeing zagi tips somewhere.a web site perhaps? Thanks, Matt RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] Re: Who is this Reynolds dude? - The short version

2001-02-04 Thread Matt Lydon
n hit above or below the exact edge and flow AROUND the airfoil (creating lift). Matt - Original Message - From: "Don Stackhouse @ DJ Aerotech" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: "Clifford Schwinger" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2001 10:49 PM Subj

[RCSE] Stylus and Glider Card manuals....Can I borrow, Please?

2001-02-04 Thread Matt Lydon
lending me your manuals for a couple of days so I can copy them, I'd be very grateful, and would be happy to pay mailing costs both ways. Matt (in NYC if anyone's local) RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Goin to California!!!!!

2001-02-03 Thread Matt Lydon
, Matt Lydon RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Home-made battery charger

2001-01-23 Thread Matt Francis
Does anyone know of a website that has instructions to build a battery charger to charge a 6 cell pack from a 12V car battery? Thanks MattGet Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and

RE: [RCSE] Kevlar

2001-01-17 Thread Matt Gewain
Danny; You can get Kevlar Thread from us at CST just call our order desk 1-800-338-1278 A 400 Yard Spool is $18.00 plus shipping. Matt Gewain Composite Structures Technology www.cstsales.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, January

Re: [RCSE] Model building tools

2001-01-14 Thread Matt Lydon
Most valuable tools for me are the simplest.Straight edges and rulers. I use a 6 foot level with machined frame for long runs, aluminum angle brackets, whatever is appropriate. Matt - Original Message - From: "Mark E. Johnson" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "RCSE" [E

Re: [RCSE] Model building tools

2001-01-14 Thread Matt Lydon
You have to be careful not to stretch the thread, though. I use the same trick, but use kevlar line from a pull pull kit (Sulivan, I think). Matt - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2001 12:00 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Model building

Re: [RCSE] Age old question - can I go wrong with a HiTec Flash 4 or 5XG?

2000-12-12 Thread Matt Lydon
it for about $100 less than you paid. If you buy a cheapo and get into the hobby, you'll be unhappy in the end, and buy a good one anyway. If you don't, no one will want to buy your cheapo from you, and you'll be stuck with a cheapo radio (value $125+) Matt - Original Message - From: "Stuart A.

Re: [RCSE] brake/permanent magnet winch motor

2000-11-26 Thread Matt Lydon
How do they do it with subway cars? It's my understanding that when they put on the brakes on a subway car, they're actually charging UP batteries by using the motor as a generator.wouldn't the motors just keep running when connected to the batteries? Matt - Original Message - From

Re: [RCSE] Cool DS video

2000-11-23 Thread Matt Lydon
. Matt (in NYC) - Original Message - From: "Rich Border" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 23, 2000 8:23 AM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Cool DS video I downloaded it last night with 56k to a save, it took about 4 hours. Try starting it

Re: [RCSE] RE: [RCSE]

2000-11-21 Thread Matt Lydon
I tried to download it, as I'd like to show it to my club offline , but save as just got me a shortcut. Apparently the creator CAN allow downloading the file, but this one isn't set to allow it. Does anyone know the creator to ask? Matt - Original Message - From: "Rick Meredith&qu

[RCSE] Vacuum form materials

2000-11-19 Thread Matt Portz
ext option. Any information would be appreciated. Matt Portz RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: 3-Position Switch was RE: [RCSE] Which computer radio?

2000-11-14 Thread Matt Lydon
in competition would feel so even more, as to a great extent, the best launches (and landings) win the contests. Matt - Original Message - From: "Adam Till" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2000 5:52 PM Subject: Re: 3-Position Switch was RE: [RCSE] Whic

RE: [RCSE] RE: Poor Man's Vacuum Bag System

2000-11-09 Thread Matt Gewain
if you do not have a nearly perfect seal on the bag they will not provide hardly any vacuum to the bag. Because of all the problems we discontinued these cheep pumps very quickly. Matt Gewain Composite Structures Technology is 7" enough vacuum for most applications? When do we more or less? How

Re: [RCSE] RE: Poor Man's Vacuum Bag System

2000-11-09 Thread Matt Lydon
Yeah, and have a soundproof room to do it in24 hours of shop-vac symphony? Matt - Original Message - From: "Aerofoam" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2000 8:08 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] RE: Poor Man's Vacuum Bag System used i

[RCSE] Hinge tape for HLG's

2000-11-09 Thread Matt Lydon
I'm setting up my first HLG, and am wondering about hinge tape...would scotch tape suffice - it's light and there's not much pressure exerted on the surfaces; or should I use something heavier? Thanks in advance Matt RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subs

Re: [RCSE] Servo?

2000-11-05 Thread Matt Lydon
Pat, Get yourself a modern radio..everything from a Futaba 4 AM has reversing switches on it, these days. Why mess around with soldering, opening servos, etc. Matt - Original Message - From: "Pat McCleave" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "RCSE" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

Re: [RCSE] A new rx on/off switch idea?

2000-10-31 Thread Matt Lydon
is still supplying power. Matt - Original Message - From: "John Baumbach" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "Soaring Newsletter" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2000 7:03 PM Subject: [RCSE] A new rx on/off switch idea? I'm sure this has been tried before, but I can't rem

Re: [RCSE] I Saw a Good Deal on a 3 Cam!

2000-10-18 Thread Matt Lydon
http://www.aero-model.com/ Matt Lydon - Original Message - From: "Jim Miller" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "soaring" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2000 10:01 PM Subject: Fw: [RCSE] "I Saw a Good Deal on a 3 Cam!" - Original Message --

Re: [RCSE] Low cost carrying cases

2000-10-17 Thread Matt Lydon
I believe they mention that they have additional casesdrop them a line and ask. Matt Lydon - Original Message - From: "Brett Jaffee" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 13, 2000 7:32 PM Subject: [RCSE] Low cost carrying cases I'm looking to get

Re: [RCSE] At Parker Mtn. NOW

2000-10-17 Thread Matt Lydon
I'm just SOO happy for you. live from nycdark and rainy Matt - Original Message - From: "James V. Bacus" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2000 2:26 AM Subject: [RCSE] At Parker Mtn. NOW Bruce Davidson and I are flying li

[RCSE] Servo covers with tunnels

2000-10-17 Thread Matt Lydon
Anyone know where I can get servo covers with linkage fairings molded in

Re: [RCSE] long life rechargeables

2000-10-11 Thread Matt Lydon
I hav'nt seen the 430's anywhere..where did you see them?? sounds great for handlaunch!!! Matt - Original Message - From: "Walba, Rick" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2000 8:27 AM Subject: [RCSE] long life rechargeables Here are some

[RCSE] DS DS DS .....Exactly what is it????????

2000-10-10 Thread Matt Lydon
I've been reading tons of posts about Dynamic Soaring... Latest, greatest, super high speed, etc. But what the heck is it? Thanks, Matt

Re: [RCSE] 8hour slope task battery

2000-10-10 Thread Matt Lydon
What is the milliamp rating of these cells? given that the new lithiums are extremely light AND high capacity, do these actually have more capacity? Matt - Original Message - From: "Scobie Puchtler or Sarah Felstiner" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "YK Chan" [EMAIL PROTE

Re: [RCSE] 3Rs video?

2000-10-05 Thread Matt Lydon
Where can one get the video.. They had a writeup in RCM mentioning John Roe's web site, but he doesn't mention it in the site, and although I emailed him, he never responded. Matt Lydon - Original Message - From: "B.L.Williams" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent

Re: Li-Ion Battery Charger (was [RCSE] Fluke 77 III) LONG

2000-10-03 Thread Matt Lydon
You're right, it was for Lithium Metal...sorry Matt - Original Message - From: "Ralph Weaver" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2000 12:13 PM Subject: Re: Li-Ion Battery Charger (was [RCSE] Fluke 77 III) LONG At 08:29 PM 10/2/00 -0400,

RE: [RCSE] Spar strength

2000-10-02 Thread Matt Gewain
stopped using the program because it would only analyze a few of the ways a wing could fail and the program required a lot of data entry to define the wings structure. These same problems would have to be addressed today although the computers are much better. Matt Gewain Composite Structures

Re: [RCSE] pilon mount wings

2000-09-26 Thread Matt Lydon
I beleive a pylon is also good to reduce drag, as well (the ultimate in wing-root fairings) Matt - Original Message - From: mariano nunez To: RCSE Sent: Friday, September 22, 2000 2:32 PM Subject: [RCSE] pilon mount wings 85% is to not worry about flaps/servos

Re: [RCSE] Soggy servos

2000-09-26 Thread Matt Lydon
Immediately rinse them with fresh water, then allow to dry - Original Message - From: "Jim Cubbage" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2000 3:03 PM Subject: RE: [RCSE] Soggy servos Along the same lines. If your plane goes into Salt Water, what can you

RE: [RCSE] Adding 'tint' to epoxy

2000-09-20 Thread Matt Gewain
of Teflon coated glass and thin breather. This allows any excess epoxy and trapped air to be bleed off under vacuum. The result is an even neon color and no air bubbles. The wings do need to be sanded with some 400 and finer sandpaper to give them a smoother surface. Thanks Matt Gewain

Re: [RCSE] Apogee .pdf prints

2000-09-11 Thread Matt Lydon
Lots of places, John. Kinko's might do it, but if not, go to a printing shop. Lot's of them are set up to do desktop publishing, including handling pdf's, etc. Matt - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "RCSE" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 20

[RCSE] geezerly? NOT AN ATTEMPT TO START MOVIE THREAD AGAIN

2000-08-12 Thread Matt Wyss
before CAD. Made by British Aviation Films 1942. Worth the rental just to hear David Niven say "I'll get you ...you swine" Matt Wyss [EMAIL PROTECTED] Albany, Ca RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] Weekend is for Idiots at Coyote

2000-03-20 Thread Matt Wyss
Rick, It doesn't matter where we stash our gear at Banos. If a glider is going to hit something it will hit Bill S. :) Matt Wyss [EMAIL PROTECTED] Albany, Ca Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2000 00:16:04 -0800 From: Rick Wardrop [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Paul Klissner [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: [RCSE] Avia tail booms

2000-01-20 Thread Matt Gewain
dimensions, these booms are not as strong or stiff, that is the trade off when they get that light. They are listed on our web site www.cstsales.com or you can call our toll free number and get the details. 1-800-338-1278 Thanks Matt Gewain The Composites Store -Original Message- From: Ka

RE: [RCSE] High Performance Epoxy ? What do I use?

2000-01-12 Thread Matt Gewain
that will be launched, flown or landed hard, I would use a high performance epoxy on these parts and post cure them. Sincerely Matt Gewain - -Original Message- From: Kjell-Arne Fjelde [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2000 7:21 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] High Performance

Re: [RCSE] Unidirectional Carbon Handling

1999-09-24 Thread Matt Gewain
at www.cstsales.com Matt Gewain The Composites Store At 07:08 PM 9/20/99 -0600, Mike Berends wrote: Hi All, I'm just about to lay-up a few HLG wings and am using Unidirectional Carbon for the darts. This is the first time that I am using this stuff and was wondering if there was a really good way

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