In a message dated 7/17/00 9:24:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << What's up with the winch? Any ideas? >> Terminal not sufficiently tight and/or dirty lug/terminal contact surfaces - wirebrushing at the start of every flying session a very good idea. A thin coat of alum. powder loaded anti-seize compound (available in auto parts stores) on the terminal threads will avoid wingnut seizing/galling due to heat when a bad connection does occur. Good Lift! RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]