[RCSE] JR DS 368 BB Servo Arms

2006-10-18 Thread Bob Johnson
and part number of a longer arm for the JR DS 368 BB servo. Thanks, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI

[RCSE] Weekend Bash

2006-10-18 Thread Bob Johnson
Gentlemen! There will be a BASH this weekend. Both Saturday and Sunday! We'll be camping ON SITE. So if you want to tear it up with other combat pilots, come out to Banos. Bring your foamies and anything else. I expect to arrive around 2:00 Saturday depending on traffic. We're

RE: [RCSE] Spektrum Range Test *********

2006-10-10 Thread Bob Johnson
I have been flying a speed-480 powered Ascent using a Spektrtum radio and have not noticed any glitches. Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 12:54 AM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE

RE: [RCSE] HELP!!! flying in and out of thermals and thermal turns.

2006-10-10 Thread Bob Johnson
I have posted four articles on our club web site that are related to locating and flying thermals. To read/download them go to www.flyvam.com Click on 'Downloads' and scroll down to 'Training Topics'. Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News

RE: [RCSE] LSF Discussion

2006-09-13 Thread Bob Johnson
without prior repair and must not be inverted at the end of the landing. 7. Time stops at the instant of the gliders initial contact with the ground. If not, what would you change? Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI -Original Message- From: Jeff Steifel [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent

RE: [RCSE] LSF Discussion

2006-09-13 Thread Bob Johnson
of the current LSF Level 1 or any other part of the current LSF program. Regards, Bob Johnson From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 1:56 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] LSF

RE: [RCSE] LSF Discussion ...was just that.

2006-09-13 Thread Bob Johnson
Gordys babbling again; the poor lost soul must be stuck in some godforsaken flea-bag motel room munching on stale pizza and washing it down with warm beer. The life of a traveling salesman aint all glamour, hey Gordy. J Regards, Bob Johnson From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto

RE: [RCSE] Spektrum - is it really glitch free

2006-09-12 Thread Bob Johnson
it appears to be working OK. Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2006 12:26 PM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] Spektrum - is it really glitch free Hello How has your experience been

RE: [RCSE] LSF Discussion

2006-09-07 Thread Bob Johnson
, it should be as difficult to reach the apogee as it is for the current mountain. If a new mountain will attract new blood to the hobby/sport, why not build it? Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI -Original Message- From: S Meyer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2006 10

RE: [RCSE] MidSouth's Got Him and You Wont'!

2006-06-26 Thread Bob Johnson
Gordy, Methinks thou hast been sniffing the varnish on a newly finished Louisville slugger bat a bit too much. J Regards, Bob Johnson From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2006 8:12 PM To: Soaring@airage.com Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject

RE: [RCSE] Looking for a 2-M

2006-06-22 Thread Bob Johnson
My vote is for one day of 2M followed by two days of Unlimited, followed by one day of RES, followed by one day of Nostalgia/woodcrafters. The Nats should have a complete day that recognizes those of us that like to 'roll our own'! :) Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI No. I vote to move HLG

RE: [RCSE] AirHogs Aero-Ace/it's Bacus' fault

2006-03-02 Thread Bob Johnson
bugger continued to rise. I finally recovered it about a quarter of a mile away. :) Have fun with your Air Hog, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe

RE: [RCSE] New Spread Spectrum Radios

2006-01-25 Thread Bob Johnson
is attached to the side of the fuselage and the antennae simply hang out in the breeze; on a slope glider with the receiver contained within a rather slim fuselage, proper orientation of the antennae could present a problem. Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI Anyone have any field reports

RE: [RCSE] Beginner's radio

2005-12-21 Thread Bob Johnson
Norm, I've been using a JR 6102 for more than a year and really like it. It has been used primarily with electric powered models. It's nice to have multiple model memory so that trim settings and servo direction will be stored for each model. Happy Holidays, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI

RE: [RCSE] LSF NATS '05

2005-08-05 Thread Bob Johnson
as it was. Thanks for contributing both your time and effort. Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI Greetings All! I wanted say thanks to the great LSF gang who put together a wonderful week and made my two days as Unlimited CD smooth and simple. It's been 6 years since my last NATS and it sure

[RCSE] Kennedy Composite Service

2005-08-05 Thread Bob Johnson
Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI

RE: [RCSE] Soprano Feedback

2005-06-09 Thread Bob Johnson
pictures of it. My first contest with it was the 2005 Nats and feel that it was competitive with everything else flown there. The plane has the ability to float when you want it too and when you push the nose down it will really move! Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac,WI RCSE-List facilities provided

RE: [RCSE] New Soarer

2005-05-20 Thread Bob Johnson
/hawks/sea gulls or whatever frequents your area. If you have further questions, feel free to ask; and don't be concerned about any 'protocol'. :) Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: [RCSE] I found a new glue at Toledo and you didn't!

2005-05-16 Thread Bob Johnson
, The miracle glue you found at Toledo wouldnt happen to be CoolChem? www.coolchem.com Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI

RE: [RCSE] FVK Graphite or something similar....

2005-05-05 Thread Bob Johnson
and can say that it is, at the very least, as good as it. It's probably not the next 'world-beater', but I feel that it is a very capable model. An all-up weight of 60 ounces isn't bad either. :) Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send

Re: [RCSE] Res....Again

2005-02-28 Thread Bob Johnson
. Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI Try a Soprano. typical Ukranian quality and construction with conventional fuselage layout. Next order will be here in about 2 weeks. I'm just about sold out already. Get on the list quickly. Mark Miller www.isthmusmodels.com --- GRW [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

Re: [RCSE] Carbon Pushrod Sorce

2005-02-27 Thread Bob Johnson
, an STP product that is sold in automotive stores. Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI ACP Composites 357 Stealth Court Livermore, CA. 94551 1-925-443-5900 Maybe we can pool the members and see if a group purchase would be beneficial. I would like to change out my Soprano push rods and have a small

Re: [RCSE] 2 meter and how it fits

2005-02-18 Thread Bob Johnson
Championship for those so inclined. Hi Mike, Thanks for your dimes worth. :) I'm curious; who was it that suggested the criteria for the Dan Pruss Award should be different? Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests

[RCSE] It must be something in the water...

2005-02-11 Thread Bob Johnson
tundra, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI 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 email

Re: [RCSE] Handicapping for contests

2004-12-20 Thread Bob Johnson
bounces. Over the long haul, the good bounces and the bad bounces will average out. In golf, we call it 'rub of the green'; its part of the game. Learn to accept the bad mixed in with the good; 'stuff' happens. :) Happy Holidays from the frozen tundra. Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI RCSE-List

Re: [RCSE] micro film

2004-11-09 Thread Bob Johnson
to apply, but are *very* light. Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac. WI 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] F3B TS

2004-10-14 Thread Bob Johnson
to determine a winner! :) Sailplanes with smooth bottoms, ya gotta love 'em. :) Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI 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

[RCSE] anti skeg movement

2004-02-22 Thread Bob Johnson
You mean...the anti-skeg movement has failed??? Nobody told me!!! The proposal submitted in the current AMA rules cycle was voted down, but like the Phoenix will rise from its ashes. :) Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe

Re: [RCSE] A question (rubber powered fans please note)

2003-09-26 Thread Bob Johnson
the prop, but I highly doubt that the increase in performance of your Fixx would merit the expenditure. Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI p.s., There is an indoor electric fly in Columbus, Ohio on October 11 that I am planning on attending. If you can free up that day on your schedule, come on down

Re: [RCSE] Parachutes

2003-08-16 Thread Bob Johnson
Specifically, where can one get the one's that have netting opposite the rip-stop chute?? I bought two chutes from Johnny Berlin at the Nats that had netting as you described. Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe

Re: [RCSE] Balsa Stripping Help

2003-03-11 Thread Bob Johnson
. While the blade that comes with the saw works fine, I am considering purchasing a blade from MicroMark that is thinner and has more teeth per inch. Good luck with your project. Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI Flying electric sailplanes until the jet stream moves north and stays

Re: [RCSE] Electric Pack Chargers

2002-10-30 Thread Bob Johnson
it a lot. And hey, two of anything is more impressive than one of anything, especially to the outsider who doesn't know the cost. :) Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note

Re: [RCSE] Triathalon

2002-10-28 Thread Bob Johnson
challenging. Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI 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] Re: Triathalon -Not any better

2002-10-28 Thread Bob Johnson
One thing that has always bothered me at these big contests is how badly people fly these high performance ships. I cringe. Chris, Yes, I too cringe. And they land them worse than they fly them. :) Bob Johnson RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe

Re: [RCSE] Tx batteries

2002-10-07 Thread Bob Johnson
and soldering them to the new pack, but that was not a problem. Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI 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

Re: [RCSE] Mixing Digiital Servos

2002-07-28 Thread Bob Johnson
5125 (the 'singing' digitals) :) Ailerons - Dymond Modelsport D-200 Tiperons - Dymond Modelsport D-60 I've only got about 20 flights on the model, but so far have experienced no problems with this combination. Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane

Re: [RCSE] FMA M5 Receiver

2002-05-21 Thread Bob Johnson
-mailed them and inquired about it. That was more than a week ago and I have not yet received a reply from them. Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] HiTech Servo's

2002-04-13 Thread Bob Johnson
servo in the HiTech booth and was told that these should be available by the end of the month with an approximate street price of $50.00. The non-digital version is the HS125MG. Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe

Re: [RCSE] Which Charger?

2002-04-07 Thread Bob Johnson
. There is memory for ten different charge programs. Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] How steep of an approach with RES?

2002-02-12 Thread Bob Johnson
practice the wind speed is always constant but when I fly in a contest the wind speed keeps changing :) RES, you gotta love it :) Best Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] Devaluing landings

2002-02-09 Thread Bob Johnson
I am disappointed when you go to a major contest like the NATS and they do a Mickey Mouse runway landing task. IMHO, the Nats landing task is a fair, yet challenging task, especially if done without skegs and/or sharks teeth. Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI RCSE-List facilities provided

Re: [RCSE] Kevlar cutting

2002-01-10 Thread Bob Johnson
kevlar is with a shears that has a serated edge. Anything else will yield a less than satisfactory result. I believe that both Aerospace Composites and Composite Structures sells them. Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe

Re: [RCSE] Re: Sagitta 900 nostalgia legal?

2001-10-01 Thread Bob Johnson
designs whose names escape me at the moment were all there. Join the fun; build a kit, modify a kit, or design your own. It won't cost $1,000+ and you can have a lot of fun. Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe

Re: [RCSE] RE: Sagitta 900 nostalgia legal?

2001-09-30 Thread Bob Johnson
has done a fine job; he should be congratulated and supported in his efforts to maintain the present cutoff date. Regards, Bob Johnson Fond due Lac, WI RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] Bozo Bytes the bullet.

2001-09-13 Thread Bob Johnson
for the ramifications of such an assinine suggestion! Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] cutting Kevlar

2001-05-18 Thread Bob Johnson
there are other sources Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] What are some Bird of Time tweaks in construction?

2001-04-22 Thread Bob Johnson
8) Change the airfoil so you can add ailerons and flaps ... If you change the airfoil or add either ailerons or flaps, the BoT will no longer be nostalgia legal... if that makes a difference to you. Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News

Re: [RCSE] Wing Loading

2001-02-03 Thread Bob Johnson
helps Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] Charger/Cycler

2001-02-01 Thread Bob Johnson
Can someone recommend a charger/cycler for 3 cell/ 110mAh batteries? Brian, Take a look at the Super Smart Charger from Dymond Models. http://www.rc-dymond.com My 'informant' tells me that internally it is the same as the FMA SuperNova charger but costs $20 less. Regards, Bob Johnson Fond

Re: [RCSE] Looking for a TD Fuse

2001-01-14 Thread Bob Johnson
Hope this helps, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI - Original Message - From: "Blane Miskell" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "RCSE" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2001 7:57 PM Subject: [RCSE] Looking for a TD Fuse Gentlemen, Who carries saddle mount (top bolt on) f

Re: [RCSE] Model building tools

2001-01-14 Thread Bob Johnson
disk sander from Grizzly Industrial. Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI Hello fellow "Soarheads": As I was cleaning up the workshop today, I got to thinking about all the tools I collected in 30 years of model-building, and I thought that this would make for an interesting R

Re: [RCSE] JR 347 module for JR 8103

2000-12-18 Thread Bob Johnson
Is the module used in a JR347 transferable to a JR 8103 or does the 8103 require a different module? Ed, I have both a 347 and an 8103 and have transferred modules from one to the other with no problems. Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane

Re: [RCSE] Ace Quasoar Airfoil???

2000-12-08 Thread Bob Johnson
7, or 7038. I'd also reduce the wing span several inches to give better maneuvering ability if flying rudder, elevator (no ailerons). Could be a killer plane in RES. Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and &q

Re: [RCSE] Battery Charger/Cycler.

2000-10-16 Thread Bob Johnson
they also have an 800 number, but am not sure what it is. They advertise in several of the model publications so you may find it there. Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2000 11:57 PM Subj

Re: [RCSE] Battery Charger/Cycler.

2000-10-16 Thread Bob Johnson
er, but am not sure what it is. They advertise in many of the modeling publications and you may find it there. Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2000 11:57 PM Subject: [RCSE] Battery Charger/Cycler

Re: [RCSE] Chicago Show

2000-10-10 Thread Bob Johnson
The Chicago Show is October 21, 22 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, N. River Road, Rosemont, IL. The hours are 10 AM - 5 PM. For more information, log on to: http://www.ihobbyexpo.com Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI - Original Message - From: "Mark Miller&qu

[RCSE] A Suggestion...

2000-08-15 Thread Bob Johnson
appearing there. If they are, you've been dropped. If no messages are appearing there then the list is down and there is no need to send a "Test" message. It worked for me :) Just a suggestion... Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, Wi RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "sub