[RCSE] Covering Question

2002-04-01 Thread Ed Berris
Here's another way to cover a balsa over foam wing that I have found works quite well and does not seem to impose a weight penalty as with epoxy. 1. Use water based urethane finish. It goes on easy and produces a hard surface. It can be painted or left natural. Some folks apply UltraKote or

Re: [RCSE] Nats entry - Where are the forms?

2002-04-01 Thread Jack Strother
Hi Kevin, Call the AMA, ask for RANDA, or Steve Kaluf, ask them to send you a forms package. As Far as the LSF site, the AMA has asked us to provide only a link, and that they would post access to the forms at the link that they gave us.. Best of luck Jack Strother From: Kevin Sheen [EMAIL

[RCSE] Re: covering question

2002-04-01 Thread Reed Sherman
A lot of the PSS guys use this stuff called Solartex. Very tough iron-on fabric that takes primer and paint really well. Get the white stuff and it'll stretch around corners like nothing else. Use some 3M 77 and it'll stick well without bubbles. If you want you can use the fabric itself as the

[RCSE] Radios in Switzerland

2002-04-01 Thread Helena Litwak
I just found out I'm moving to Geneva in a couple months. Can I use my American Hitec Flash 5 and Eclipse radios on 72mhz? What about my receivers (555's)? Also if anyone has any good information on flying sites around Geneva I'd really appreciate it. Thanks, Gary PS. I'd like to thank the

Re: [RCSE] covering question

2002-04-01 Thread Carver, Rusty
Yes, you are correct.. I forgot about that. Been inland FR too long! Thanks guys - Original Message - From: Brett Jaffee [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Carver, Rusty [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 01, 2002 2:00 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE]

Re: [RCSE] Is there a better way to kick off CA?

2002-04-01 Thread Stephen Syrotiak
spit on it. -- Stephen Syrotiak Building Service Southern Connecticut http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/index.php?referrerid=4399 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] Re: 8103 landing mode

2002-04-01 Thread mikel
You don't need to use the 8103 with the camber and landing mode switched on the stick. You can program the stick so it's always landing mode. Use a switch for launch and for reflex and camber presets. Using a slider for changing camber is definitely over rated. A fixed camber and reflex

[RCSE] Photos of building hollow composite structures

2002-04-01 Thread Adam Till
Hi all, Does anyone know of any good photographs/articles of hollow composites being built? I know of the Trinitus shots on www.f3j.dk and the Europhia shots on the MRSSA site, but that's about it. The Soaring Stuff video is great for generalities and basic techniques, but not really for layup

RE: [RCSE] Good slope sites Sacramento to Bakersfield Ca.

2002-04-01 Thread Joe Parsons
At 11:49 AM 4/1/02, you wrote: Joe, It's across the valley from 99 - you're thinking of I-5! Mike Dammit, Mike, I'm a DOCTOR--not a navigator! :) Joe Parsons not even a doctor -Original Message- From: Joe Parsons [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, April 01, 2002 9:36 AM To:

Re: [RCSE] covering question

2002-04-01 Thread Mark D. Holm
Lincoln Ross wrote: Don't trust my spelling, but: isopthalic orthopthalic vinylester Spelling is nearly the only part of the chemistry of these things I know. The first two aren't quite right: isophthalic orthophthalic That phth group is pronounced like the unvoiced th, as in theraputic. I

Re: [RCSE] Spectrum for MPX?

2002-04-01 Thread Fred J McClung
James It is possible to adapt the Spectrum frequency module to the 4000 and the 3030. If you are interested in the details call Ernie Pritchard at (928) 474 2528. They can also be modified to give both neg and pos frequency shift capability with the transmitters. On Mon, 01 Apr 2002 09:48:26

[RCSE] BoT Fuselage update

2002-04-01 Thread George Voss
I'd like to give a progress report on the Bird Of Time fiberglass fuselage plug. I've got the first coat of primer on and sanded down. I have a few hickeys to work through and sand down and then another coat of primer and some 400 grit wet sanding and it's on it's way to the Old Buzzard hisself

Re: [RCSE] Stuff for Sale

2002-04-01 Thread George Voss
Here's what I have left: Like new Jaro Mueller Escape, 8 JR high quality servos. $1050 Very good condition Omega 2M, 6 Hitec servos, $325 Diamant Fuse and Stab set. Fuse is in good shape. One of the stab halves need the joiner wire receiver tube installed. This would make a good

[RCSE] Experiences with a LBW

2002-04-01 Thread Dave Seay
Anyone care to relate there experiences with the Little Big Winch and 3M planes, both good and/or bad? Dave RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] NIB Eraser for sale

2002-04-01 Thread George Voss
I almost forgot, I still have the NIB Eraser for sale. Price dropped to $575 + shipping. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]