[RCSE] Re: [RCSE]

2008-03-20 Thread laded30343
A friend of mine just sold his for $25. He said it was a PIA to use for skis. Dan -Original Message- >From: Doug McLaren <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Mar 20, 2008 12:33 PM >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Cc: Soaring@airage.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: [RCSE] "Special Sportube TSA lock now o

[RCSE] RE: [RCSE] "For Those of You Who are JR 2.4 Challenged :) and a Question...or Two"

2008-03-01 Thread John D. Bitzer
I agree, I think XPS is at a crossroad as a company. The company needs to decide if they want to be a player in this space or continue down the path of poor customer service (and you know the result). Rumors have them being purchased by a larger company...Rumor also has it that they are changing

[RCSE] RE: RCSE Stylus 50 mhz module any freq

2007-12-08 Thread BCLERX
I had two, but they sold fast. I still have a Futaba (9Z) Tx module on ch3 for $40 Ben Clerx ** Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301)

[RCSE] Re: [RCSE]

2006-10-31 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Gordy, I plan on going to the Pumkin fly and plan on getting another "I Beat Gordy" button. ;-) Beware I now have a new Mantis X-Tail and it's really hungry! Dennis Hoyle WMSS www.rcsoaring.org - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Soaring@airage.com Sent: Tue, 31 Oct 2006

[RCSE] Re: [RCSE]Spread Spectrum

2006-01-26 Thread junk1
>make it possible for larger planes with more solid structures or components >to potentially encounter an attitude where the little antennas >are masked >from the TX, thereby losing signal, Snipped. Keep in mind that the 2.4ghz. freq. does not propagate well/(at all) through anything less

[RCSE] RE: [RCSE] Supra's done/Icons For Sale

2006-01-06 Thread George Voss
I wish we had a club in OKC.  I’ve brought that up before and I don’t want to dwell on it here again.  I’m really glad for those of us that can still get around.    A word to the wise: You young guys who think you’ll be healthy forever, don’t bet on it.  I was, emphasis on was, in great

[RCSE] RE: [RCSE]

2005-12-21 Thread glide
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 email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format   -Original Message---

[RCSE] Re: [RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #6775 :  Trophies

2005-12-03 Thread TJB
plaque is usually yellow (unless you're British) Dental plaque is a yellowish biofilm that builds up on the teeth formed by bacteria embedded in a matrix of polymers It also builds up in your arteries... from cholesterol In dermatology, a plaque is a patch of a small area of skin that appears

[RCSE] Re: [RCSE] Wanted: ?Seeded MOM Computer Scoring

2005-10-31 Thread Marc Gellart
A gentleman by the name of Pat Crosby is working on a program, but it is in flux and work in progress. It looks good what I saw this summer, but I do not believe it is ready to go. Pat does write code for a living and is a great candidate for doing the job. For true seeded MOM, if you have le

[RCSE] Re: [RCSE] "Okay, I'll start the party! Our Cajun in distress needs RC gear"

2005-08-31 Thread ROBERT M GELLART
I would think that I will leave that to our winners best wishes.  As others have pointed out, there are many other priorities out there right now.    Marc     - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Soaring@airage.com Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 7:53 PM

[RCSE] RE: [RCSE] "Death of a club"

2005-08-09 Thread George Voss
Well put D.O.! I'll certainly miss getting together with you guys for contests, but we can and still do enjoy just having fun. This portion of the hobby, unlike pattern or free style/3D, doesn't require an opinion of another modeler or judge. The stopwatch and where the nose of your plane lands

[RCSE] Re: [RCSE micro receivers weight

2005-07-14 Thread TJB
I was told that they weigh them without the antenna since that can be changed. T - From: "Buddy Roos" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "RCSE" Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2005 12:22 AM Subject: RE: [RCSE] I need a few micro receivers. Either JR's scales are wrong or mine are...I have 2 JR 610UL r

[RCSE] Re: [RCSE] "Had a chance to test the Freq Checker with its Ext Antenna Tonite"

2005-06-17 Thread Ben Diss
Nicely done Mike. Thanks! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: "Bill Swingle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: It looks like the Hobbico antenna utilizes a stereo plug (2 conductors + grd) While Mike's uses a mono plug (1 conductor + grd). Inside the frequency checker there are two boards. One is a large

[RCSE] Re: [RCSE] "Had a chance to test the Freq Checker with its Ext Antenna Tonite"

2005-06-17 Thread Ben Diss
At the JR Aerotow I compared mine to two of the big expensive units. I plugged my FRS earbud into the antenna jack. Results were impressive. Every freq the expensive units showed as active, my little Hobbico unit showed as well. My (two) antenna should be here soon. Maybe there is a problem

[RCSE] RE: RCSE] Soprano Feedback

2005-06-10 Thread Regis White
Jim, you really need feedback from someone whom has logged time on both. I have not. I did buy Mark Miller’s “prototype” Soprano. I only have a few launches on it but understand why the rudder was increased on current offerings. Since I have seen no better responses I offer the following thoug

[RCSE] Re: [RCSE] "Had a chance to do some range tests with the Freq Checker ..today!'

2005-05-26 Thread Lee Estingoy
What happens if you put your tongue in the damned thing?   Lee - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Soaring@airage.com Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 7:11 PM Subject: [RCSE] "Had a chance to do some range tests with the Freq Checker ..today!' I was soa

[RCSE] Re: [RCSE]6,8, 9 and 12 ch synth rx FS

2005-05-05 Thread Tom Broeski
I also have the 8 and 6 channel synth from Polk - Original Message - From: "Tom Broeski" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "soaring" Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 7:31 PM Subject: [RCSE] 9 and 12 ch synth rx FS I have a Multiplex 9 and a 12 ch synth receiver for sale: 9 is $130 (list is $215) and 1

Re: [RCSE] Re: [RCSE] "one thing I have learned about those coolmini electric helis"

2005-04-16 Thread Marta Zavala
t think it would work well with electrics. Sorry for the off topic stuff. Walter -Original Message- From: Michael Neverdosky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: soaring@airage.com Date: Saturday, April 16, 2005 5:43 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Re: [RCSE] "one thing I have learned about those co

Re: [RCSE] Re: [RCSE] "one thing I have learned about those cool mini electric helis"

2005-04-16 Thread Michael Neverdosky
Yes, well most of us do have our own way of looking at the world. I liked the post at least a little because many years ago I taught myself to fly Heli on a Ishimasa IH-1, anybody remember those? I didn't have the option of practicing on a simulator back then. Unlike sailplanes where a beginner b

[RCSE] Re: [RCSE] "one thing I have learned about those cool mini electric helis"

2005-04-16 Thread Ben Diss
"The World According to Gordy" Brian Courtice wrote: One thing I’ve learned is that if Gordy ever finds a post on RCSE that has nothing to do with soaring, we all hear about it. The second thing I’ve learned is that if Gordy thinks it’s interesting, he thinks everyone else should be interest

[RCSE] Re: [RCSE] ?Hitec Digi Servo burn out! ? ?Again...

2005-03-03 Thread Steve Richman
I've had nothing but great success with Hitech digitals. My gut feel: something in the wiring or elsewhere is creating your problems. Were it the servos, you'd be hearing the same complaints from lots of other fliers. Regards, Steve >From: "Albert E. Wedworth" >Date: Thu Mar 03 10:44:30 CST 2

[RCSE] Re:[RCSE]Kentucky flyin'

2005-02-24 Thread Jim Carlton
I will be down toward the Richmond, KY area on Saturday. How close is it to the Frankfort slope and anyone going to be out flying or is it too cold? I will be coming thru the Cinci area from Cleveland and would like to hook up with anyone who might be flying Sat afternoon. Jim RCSE-List facilit

[RCSE] Re: (RCSE) Bling Bling 2m

2005-02-12 Thread Barry Andersen
See: http://www.mapleleafdesign.com/ link to "Image" Jim's pixs don't do justice to the lovely "Barney" purple tips though I just used the wing tips and left out the center panel... 8-) At 09:19 PM 2/11/2005, Steve Schneider wrote: Jim, How did you shrink the Icon? RCSE-List facilities provided

Re: [RCSE] Re: [RCSE ] Is anyone actually building something?

2005-02-06 Thread Andrew E. Mileski
Steve Witt wrote: I'm not an expert at covering by any means, but I use a Higley covering trimmer . It has worked well for me. I used to try to use just an Xacto knife and that worked terribly. I'm sure this tool is available at other than SR Batteries,

Re: [RCSE] Re: [RCSE ] Is anyone actually building something?

2005-02-06 Thread Steve Witt
On Mon, 7 Feb 2005, Paul Jacobson wrote: thanks for the tips. I was speaking during the week to someone who mentioned the tip stall issue and suggested that a small amount of washout helped. I'm having all sorts of fun covering the the wings - I've got the profilm/oracover on cleanly and with no

Re: [RCSE] Re: [RCSE ] Is anyone actually building something?

2005-02-06 Thread Paul Jacobson
thanks for the tips. I was speaking during the week to someone who mentioned the tip stall issue and suggested that a small amount of washout helped. I'm having all sorts of fun covering the the wings - I've got the profilm/oracover on cleanly and with no wrinkles, but made a mess of trimming t

Re: [RCSE] Re: [RCSE ] Is anyone actually building something?

2005-02-06 Thread Thomas Koszuta
2005 9:49 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Re: [RCSE ] Is anyone actually building something? > At 9:26 PM -0500 4/2/05, Thomas Koszuta wrote: > >I"VE GOT ONE OF THOSE!! > > > >Needs spoilers or at least a good skeg. > > What's your opinion of the T-Bird? Apart from the

Re: [RCSE] Re: [RCSE ] Is anyone actually building something?

2005-02-04 Thread Paul Jacobson
At 9:26 PM -0500 4/2/05, Thomas Koszuta wrote: I"VE GOT ONE OF THOSE!! Needs spoilers or at least a good skeg. What's your opinion of the T-Bird? Apart from the spoiler/skeg do you have any recommended tweaks or tips? I'm planning on flying it "as is" for the moment, and once I've accumulated so

Re: [RCSE] Re: [RCSE ] Is anyone actually building something?

2005-02-04 Thread Thomas Koszuta
I"VE GOT ONE OF THOSE!! Needs spoilers or at least a good skeg. Tom Koszuta Western New York Sailplane and Electic Flyers Buffalo, NY - Original Message - From: "Paul Jacobson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I've recently discovered RC gliding and have embarked on > building my first bird, a

[RCSE] Re: [RCSE ] Is anyone actually building something?

2005-02-04 Thread Paul Jacobson
I'll add my voice to the "building" chorus - despite the fact it's mid-summer we've just experience our coldest and wettest February day on record. I've recently discovered RC gliding and have embarked on building my first bird, a Southern Sailplanes T-Bird F/R. It's a locally produced (Melbour

Re: [RCSE] Re: [RCSE ] Is anyone actually building something?

2005-02-04 Thread Thomas Koszuta
I'm building a 2M. Poly with flaps. Wings are obechi over foam with a CF/Balsa/Fiberglass spar. Designing the fuse right now. Will probably loosely copy the Spirit tail feathers. I used the general plans of Mark Drela's Allegro spar with the vertical balsa. Came out a bit heavy due to my

[RCSE] Re: [RCSE ] Is anyone actually building something?

2005-02-04 Thread D Hauch
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Sent: Friday, February 04, 2005 10:19 AM Subject: [RCSE] Re: [RCSE ] Is anyone actually building something? > Yes Harley, some of us are building. I am building a Bubble Dancer that > was initially started two years ago. I have both outer wing tips done and &

[RCSE] Re: [RCSE ] Is anyone actually building something?

2005-02-04 Thread Mike Remus
Yes Harley, some of us are building. I am building a Bubble Dancer that was initially started two years ago. I have both outer wing tips done and I am sort of hung up on the wing joiners. I should have more information coming and get on with it by monday. I chose this project because there was

Re: [RCSE] Re: [RCSE] DHL shipping. . .amazing!

2005-01-06 Thread Ben Diss
That's the local joke here in NYC. If I send a Fedex letter from midtown Manhatten to Jersey City, NJ (just across the river) it goes to Newark, gets on a plane and heads to Memphis. Comes back the next morning and backtracks to Jersey City. Silly. -Ben [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dan Neelands w

[RCSE] Re: [RCSE]  DHL shipping. . .amazing!

2005-01-06 Thread GCGassaway
Dan Neelands wrote: That's not nearly as amazing as UPS.  A glider left Phoenix yesterday bound for Washington State.  It arrived in Louisville this morning.  They claim it will reach its destination tomorrow.  I wonder if that's its intended destination or just wherever it winds up? Try

[RCSE] RE: [RCSE]Futaba For sale

2005-01-05 Thread Robert Samuels
Please indicate price. From: "Laszlo Horvath" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] For sale Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 02:23:12 - Brand new Futaba for sale. Model 9CA-PCM. TX only. Never been used, in the box. Les RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane N

[RCSE] Re: [RCSE]First and Favorite Plane(s) (LONG)

2004-12-02 Thread Jeff Gortatowsky
I say 'Plane(s)' because I have only been at this racket since August of 2003. okay not true: Back in 1977 I was stationed at Castle AFB with the F-106 / T-33 squadron there, and my friend from Modesto Danny Norton got me to try R/C gliders. So I *think* I built in the barracks a Wanderer. I hones

RE: [RCSE] RE: [RCSE]-Charger Miniron

2004-11-10 Thread Barrett Stridiron
s. I still have a copy of the manual. Somewhere. -==- Barrett -Original Message- From: Brian Chan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2004 12:44 PM To: soaring Subject: [RCSE] RE: [RCSE]-Charger Miniron > > >Has the Miniron been getting bad revie

Re: [RCSE] RE: [RCSE]-Charger Miniron

2004-11-10 Thread Bill Malvey
> Has the Miniron been getting bad reviews? Here's a link that has a discussion: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/Not_overjoyed%2C_eh_Red%3F/m_2232278/tm.htm ~~~ Bill Malvey RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to

[RCSE] RE: [RCSE]-Charger Miniron

2004-11-10 Thread Brian Chan
Has the Miniron been getting bad reviews? I've been thinking of getting one, but haven't seen much about it besides the importer's writeup. I went to the Aerografixs.com site (US importer?) and all I can see is a page of instruction directly from the German site with machine translation. It ta

[RCSE] Re: RCSE HLG Contests

2004-11-07 Thread Bill H
Tim is right, the same people keep on winning, no matter what plane they happen to fly that weekend. When you don't have to SAL though, the Monarch is still the king. 'Course Tim is one that seems to win no matter what he is flying. ;-) Bill Heishman > We see a variety of models. Pilot skill

[RCSE] RE:(RCSE) Brand New Stylus WITH Glider Card.

2004-10-18 Thread timgastinger
For Sale:One brand new stylus in the box with servo's and rx. Includes Glider card Channel 34 $550.00 obo You can call anytime and leave a message with a return number. I will call back asap. Thank you Tim Gastinger RCSE-

Re: [RCSE] RE:{RCSE}New battery Technology

2004-04-08 Thread Michael Neverdosky
While overstating the risk doesn't help it is dangerous to understate the risks. LiPo are MUCH more sensitive to mistreatment than other battery types. Overcharge, over discharge and physical damage that 'might' damage a NiCad pack can 'easily' cause a fire with LiPo. They are NOT an instant dis

[RCSE] Re: [RCSE]]Vulture Vario

2003-10-20 Thread Rick & Jill
I have always thought that birds such as vultures and hawks have the advantage of feeling the warm and cold air masses they are flying in. Much the same way you can feel the warm and cold air as it passes you while standing on the flying field. Some of the hangglider buffs can answer if they use th

Re: [RCSE] Re: [RCSE]

2003-03-27 Thread CapnCrunchie
I was very impressed with the service at Dixie Pins. With the great selection in .001 increments, one can get a rod to fit their metric sized wing tube. No minimum order and they only charge for shipping what the actual postage is! Great people on the phone, too. They also carry rods that are a bit

[RCSE] Re: [RCSE] MGI Photosuite question 

2002-11-25 Thread KENBARNES
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: option to expand an image's size, filling the expanded area with a color of your choice. (deleted) Hopefully Photosuite has a similar feature.> Well, you learn something new every day. Photosuite does have a similar feature. Under the "Image" menu choose "Resize". I

[RCSE] RE: [RCSE]

2002-10-21 Thread Rick Meredith
This is a hoax!!! The file listed is part of Java for Windows. Look here http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/jdbgmgr.htm for more info. Rick Hello to all, > I have received an email warning of a vi

[RCSE] [Re: RCSE] ShredAir's DSlopefest Update

2002-02-26 Thread Dieter @ ShredAir
>Hi Dieter >FYI- Joseph's last name is NEWCOMB! Oops, sorry, I hadn't finished my coffee before I posted. At least I got his name right on the website. Thanks for pointing that out. I keep confusing his name with Jerry Holcomb, an excellent local pilot and AMA official. Dieter RCSE-List f

Re: [RCSE] Re: [RCSE]

2001-08-04 Thread Bill Harris
dth conservation mode) >From: Brett Jaffee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: Mark Drela <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: [RCSE] Re: [RCSE] >Date: Fri, 03 Aug 2001 19:01:19 -0700 > >Mark Drela wrote: > > > Ye

[RCSE] Re: [RCSE]

2001-03-08 Thread John Leigh
Forward CG needs more decalage to "keep the nose up" - i.e., the tail has to be pushing down to counteract the noseweight. When the speed increases, the down force on the tail will increase, being aerodynamically determined, while the nose weight stays the same. Hence the tail drops, the nose ri

[RCSE] Re: [RCSE]

2001-03-08 Thread John Leigh
Forward CG needs more decalage to "keep the nose up" - i.e., the tail has to be pushing down to counteract the noseweight. When the speed increases, the down force on the tail will increase, being aerodynamically determined, while the nose weight stays the same. Hence the tail drops, the nose ri

[RCSE] RE: [RCSE]Sling wing Fun-Panda Class and Fun Soaring toy

2001-02-13 Thread Mark and Jo Gellart
Karlton et al, I cannot tell you guys how much fun a Slingwing is. I never flew free flight, and this thing flies so well, you will not believe it, it could get you hooked. I know Ray hayes watched it and was really impressed. This thing will duly impress the neighborhood kids too. Mar

RE: [RCSE] Re: [RCSE]TD vs F3J

2001-02-04 Thread Jack Suder
-Original Message- From: Jim Carlton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2001 5:55 PM To: Sal DeFrancesco Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] Re: [RCSE]TD vs F3J At 01:27 AM 02/04/2001 -0500, you wrote: >... I simply want to spark some actual discussion ab

Re: [RCSE] RE: [RCSE]

2000-11-21 Thread Matt Lydon
redith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "RCSE" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2000 2:03 PM Subject: RE: [RCSE] RE: [RCSE] > if there was a link to the file on a web site, I think you can right click > on the link and use &q

[RCSE] Re: [RCSE]small balsa gliders....

2000-10-03 Thread Tom Broeski
I can supply them printed. Price is $0.56 each per 1000, $0.50 each per 2500 There is a $79 set up charge for printing. Tom -- T&G Exhibits 32 Mount View Dr. Afton, VA 22920 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMA

[RCSE] Re: [RCSE] Robbe´s Plura

2000-09-18 Thread Dave
Hello, Angel, I don't know if the Plura fuselage is actually nylon, but if it is, it is molded the same as the old Graupner "Cumulus" of nearly 30 years ago. If it is nylon, the only fix is to use formic acid as a bonder. Be careful, formic acid is available only from large drug stores and is q

[RCSE] Re:(RCSE) Tadiran Batteries

2000-06-17 Thread Rodger Hamer
I was at Radio Shack yesterday and they were carrying 3.6 V 750mah Tadiran (Lithium) batteries. It is smaller than one 150mah cell, maybe the size of a 110. I have heard that some are flying with three 110's, so wouldn't this cell work, and be featherweight to boot? A few questions though: 1)

[RCSE] Re: [RCSE] Three R’s of Soaring,....I passed the final exam!!!

2000-05-28 Thread James V. Bacus
At 05:16 PM 5/28/00, Cliff Schwinger wrote: > In >fact I was INTENTIONALLY LEAVING THE THERMALS!! You are soo hooked now! 8-) Jim Downers Grove, IL Member of Chicago SOAR club ICQ 6997780R/C Soaring Page at http://www.mcs.net/~bacuslab/soaring.html RCSE-List facilities provided by

[RCSE] RE: [RCSE] Three R's of Soaring,....I passed the final exam!!!

2000-05-28 Thread Chris Kaiser
From: Cliff Schwinger [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > I’m not sure if I was imagining things but it seemed that I could tell > when I was launching into these oncoming bubbles of rising air - the > sailplane seemed to climb a little smoother and higher than my previous > normal launches! Does anyo

[RCSE] Re: RCSE Beer

2000-05-17 Thread Soareyes
Hey John, I have a nice strong ale (barley wine) and a honey ale I brewed recently that should be ready to drink in time for the IHLGF. Want to exchange a few bottles? Any other homebrewers attending the IHLGF want to do an exchange? Stan Sadorf [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 5/17/00 4:3

[RCSE] Re:[RCSE]

2000-05-01 Thread Michael Kermit
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Re: [RCSE] Re: [RCSE]Radio Shack 1000mah NiCads

2000-02-16 Thread Bruce Beddoe
On Wed, 16 Feb 2000 11:17:07 EST, you wrote: >but what about the rate of charge? What max rate should I expect, and what is >the best rate? The best rate should be C1 which means the rate that fully charges an empty pack or cell in 1 hour (ie. 1 amp for a 1000mah pack will charge in approx 1 hr.

[RCSE] Re: [RCSE]...airfoil (7037)

2000-02-01 Thread David Judson
Jill and Rick Brown wrote: > > < respond.>> > I have had 3 open class TD gliders with the 7037 airfoil. 1 Genesis, 1 Victory (obechi) and 1 Victory C (C/F). The Genesis was definitely the fastest of the 3. It has less area and weighs more than the Victories. It would perform well with A

Re: [RCSE] Re: [RCSE]... MH32 airfoil (vs. 7037)

2000-02-01 Thread Jill and Rick Brown
I just realized maybe your were not asking about just TD, which is what was on my mind at the time. In that case. On the slope I like the NSP Sparrow, RG15. Or the Patton Aircraft Mini-P51 is a ball, I don't know what foil. Also have a DAW Me109 combat. Of course it feel like a dog after flying t

[RCSE] Re: [RCSE]... MH32 airfoil (vs. 7037)

2000-02-01 Thread Jill and Rick Brown
Paul, Excuss me for being too simple in my response. The MH32 is the same shape. I belive if you modify the 7037 thin it a little and decamber it just a bit you end up with the MH32. Thus the speed and penetration. By the way how much of a dog is the 7037? Anyone who flys it may respond. Sorr

[RCSE] Re: [RCSE]... MH32 airfoil (vs. 7037)

2000-02-01 Thread Paul Klissner
That's interesting, because my Dominator has an MH32 airfoil, and it *moves* quick, even unballasted. It was one of the first things I noticed about that glider. It just cruises and penetrates even when its not carrying. I don't know how much the planform contributes to its speed and locomotio

Re: [RCSE] Re: [RCSE]:Is it leagle?

1999-10-28 Thread Chanyiukwong
By the way, I have been thinking of the end section of the winch line to be high start tube with a over stretch limiting line at its hollow core (or simply outside). This allow experimenting without having to swap the whole drum of line. But then the tube drag become the problem. :-) Once mor

[RCSE] Re: [RCSE]:Is it leagle? -- more on winches

1999-10-27 Thread Dan deVries
John Hazel wrote a fairly sophisticated Excel program back in 1994 that calcs sailplane lauch profiles and resultant altitude gains with different launch styles. His program takes into account DC motor torque profiles, changes in drum diameter as line winds up, aerodynamic drag of towline (given

[RCSE] Re: [RCSE][F3B][F3F] Ellipse 3 CAM radio problem

1999-10-22 Thread John Stossel
To be truthful, I can't say for sure, I know brass is conductive. I believe aluminum is also, just much less so. This was just a rule I learned early on in the hobby and have keep doing over the years. I have seen interference when hitting a screw driver to the piano wire I use for my push rods,

[RCSE] Re: [RCSE][F3B][F3F] Ellipse 3 CAM radio problem

1999-10-21 Thread Kjell-Arne Fjelde
Brass when in contact with other metals and/or brass, will NOT make any radio interference. Thats why they use brass and not steel or aluminum in RC equip.. Isn´t this right? Meant I´ve read this somewhere sometime. As long as brass is always in contact the radio interference will be minimal. L

[RCSE] Re: [RCSE]Ellipse 3 CAM radio problem

1999-10-19 Thread Chanyiukwong
Before a single $ need be spent. Consider this. Swap the Rx of the two plane in question (right, swap them and not just replace them). Disconnect all servos and redo them one at a time. Cut off section of the Rx antenna to a length equal to the metal push rods. Electrically connect remaining ant

[RCSE] Re:[RCSE]can jets soar?

1999-10-04 Thread Ferguson, Paul [IBM GSA]
A number of stories: Many years ago a Boeing 727 in flight idle over the the Grampians (Victoria, Australia) gained quite a bit of lift in wave lift. The pilot was an experienced glider pilot. The thing with commercial airliners is that they are quite efficient at high speed, and in a clean conf

[RCSE] Re: [RCSE]

1999-09-07 Thread General Jubilation T. Cornpone
Please remove me from the list, as the volume is overwhelming. Mark Go to "tools" menue, Click "sound", click "off". T G RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Re: [RCSE]

1999-08-18 Thread WronRange
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[RCSE] Re: [RCSE]

1999-08-18 Thread WronRange
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