Re: [RCSE] one more comment about zooming, and then I swear I'll stop

2002-07-18 Thread Mark E. Johnson
Very interesting thread but I wonder just how effective the zoom launch is because a large number of the pilots I have seen who try to zoom (myself included) gain very little or even lose altitude and in the attempt often end up over stressing their sailplane to the amusement of others. Given

Re: [RCSE] Wing hold down- bolt or band?

2002-05-15 Thread Mark E. Johnson
A side note here, Make absolutely sure that the CA is 100% dry before you run that tap in for the second time! Don't kick it because that will defeat the purpose as you want the CA to soak in as much as possible. The voice of experience, Mark J. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL

[RCSE] Signal shift

2001-09-13 Thread Mark E. Johnson
Hello, How are the different radios shifted? Are Airtronics and JR positive and Hitech and Futaba Negative? RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Stylus Battery Cases

2001-07-28 Thread Mark E. Johnson
Grettings, What is the best type and where can Iobtain Stylus battery cases? Thanks for the bandwidth, Mark J.

[RCSE] Using shrink tube

2001-05-28 Thread Mark E. Johnson
Please, What is the best way to use shrink tube? So far I have learned that using a soldering iron is the worst way to use shrink tube as it just makes a mess. Thanks in advance, Mark J. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL

[RCSE] Radio problem

2000-11-27 Thread Mark E. Johnson
Gentlemen, I have a RCD 535 Rx that works fine with my Stylus on 53 but won't work with my Focus 4 on the same channel but the Focus dose work with the RCD 3500 that it came with. I would like to use the 535 in a M.A.D. P-40 with the Focus. The 535 was in a Roughneck Aurora controlled with the

[RCSE] RCD repairs

2000-09-18 Thread Mark E. Johnson
Can someone please tell me where to send my RCD Rx for repairs? Tanx Much!!! Mark J. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Big Tx battery charging

2000-09-07 Thread Mark E. Johnson
Gentlemen, I have a digipace 3 charger, will it charge a 1500 mAh battery pack and if not what do I have to get to charge it with? TIA Mark J. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]