Yep 6V winch motor run at 12 V -- that's the way to get the best 6 V
launch height. There are some 6V motors that would wreck just about any
plane -- even run at 6 volts. Not sure what voltage actually has to do
with it. Some guys can launch great or some can botch a launch on any type
of
At 01:18 PM 12/23/2007, you wrote:
So Chuck, Tell us how the tension limiter worked and how well it
worked. What were the good points and problems? Could such a scheme
be used effectively today?
The Jam/Feb 1977 issue of Sailplane contained an article by Chet
Tuthill describing the winch
I'd like to wait and see what the real fall out is going to be. So far what I
see is a lot of folks discussing doomsday without any real proof. It makes no
sense to me to change all of the launch systems we have in the USA when none of
these big planes (Icon 2, DP's new TD) are in existence
Chuck Anderson wrote:
...Jam/Feb 1977...very smooth pulsing...if the contestant
held the foot peddle down and let the winch do the pulsingtension
limiter proved to be very reliable and we used if for
many yearsthe original tension limiter base is still
rusting in the weeds behind my
Well written, and probably true...
Thanks
--
Jack Strother
Granger, IN
LSF 2948
LSF Level V #117
LSF Official 1996 - 2004
CSS Gold
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From: Mark Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I'd like to wait and see what the real fall out
We ran one of those in Cincinnati, for years, It was mine that I had built,
from the plans, that I think I still have.
We quit using it for the very reasons that Chuck has stated.
I ended up giving the frame away...Damn it was 30 years ago
--
Jack Strother
Granger, IN
Mark, and gang,
This is not a new problem. Line breaks at contests due to ships getting
larger and winches more powerful have been a worsening problem for the
past few years. (Insert redneck twang here) This is America. We love
horsepower It's nice to see some clubs and individuals being
I don't know about you guys raving about the Uber planes, but for me,
the best glider is one that's just barely good enough* to have good
flights on the particular day in question. While I think the spot
landing is a very good thing, not least for safety reasons**, I would
like the pilot's
I notice most, (not all) folks who are looking for a better way to limit winch
power on our present winch/line problems are folks who put on events. I was the
winch master at a pretty decent size event last summer and some of the nicest
folks said some pretty unkind things to me while I stood
Just wonderin'
Ben
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Mike Lee went more than the extra mile for me on a deal we had.. Thanks Mike..
Brian Smith
Hey Ben,
I screwed up and missed the deadline. I'm getting caught up now. Back on
track.
Darwin N. Barrie
Chandler AZ
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From: Ben Wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: soaring@airage.com
Sent: Monday, December 24, 2007 11:13 AM
Subject: [RCSE] Where's the soaring column in
Mike,
I¹m the ³people² here, but I¹m just following the sage advice of those who
have gone before us. Chuck¹s testament:
After a few years, we began receiving complaints about not being able
to zoom so in order to satisfy those who came to zoom instead of
thermal, we added a bypass switch. If
This afternoon, I went out in the woods behind my garage and dug out
the original tension limiter winch base and brushed off the leaves to
take some photographs. The base is rusty and the wiring is shot but
could be refurbished with a little sand blasting, painting,
and replace the wiring.
We're pleased to announce the January 2008 issue of RC Soaring Digest
is now available for downloading from the RCSD web site
http://www.rcsoaringdigest.com. The issue highlights are now
available at http://www.rcsoaringdigest.com/highlights.html.
This issue has 36 pages and is 6.6 MB in
What A nice article on the Futaba FAST 2.4gig system. Looks like it beats all
others hands down when it comes to installing in a carbon fuz :-))) Only one
receiver with long antennas...
You mean I don't have to buy all new planes to use 2.4... WOW!!!
Kind of makes U wonder what other
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