[RCSE] Another plane for sail

2001-08-18 Thread Douglas Turner
Viper 110 inch hollow molded. RG15 Designed by Daryl Perkins. Great for F3F racing or fun flying. Mine was built by RnR. Includes HS 225 servos in the fuse. Airt.141s for the ailerons and Multiplex 3BB for the flaps. Good flying sailplane. Nose cone has a small crack, minor. The tail

[RCSE] Photo of the Viper

2001-08-18 Thread Douglas Turner
Here is a link to see the Viper photo. http://members.tripod.com/douglasturner/id62.htm Thanks, Doug Turner RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] Counterbalanced rudders on Nostalgia planes

2001-08-18 Thread Bill Harris
Good points, Pat. But my take is that strengthening the wings using current materials (ie, CF laminates) is a reasonable and prudent exception to the class rules. Admittedly, us guys who are worried about blowing up their planes on launch [ought to] learn to launch (guilty! ask my flyin'

[RCSE] Super V 100

2001-08-18 Thread George Voss
I accidently deleted the post, but the individual who had the Super V 100 for sale, I'll take it. gv RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Thermal Days

2001-08-18 Thread Patrick Lanphier
How does one pick days to go flying with thermals. I'm looking at the forecast for the next 5 days and what makes the most sense to me is to pick a day with a high UV 7+ and a temperature change of more that 20 degrees from low to high. What are your thoughts? This is the page I'm looking at

[RCSE] Attention LSF'ers and other Friends

2001-08-18 Thread Jack Strother
Yesterday I announced the publication of the Latest and greatest issues of Shortlines, The quarterly publication of the LSF located at http://silentflight.org/SHORTLINES/LSFvol22001.pdf I did find an error in the way the election of officers cycle works, relative to the by-laws. This has been

Re: [RCSE] Counterbalanced rudders on Nostalgia planes

2001-08-18 Thread Jack Strother
Hey Fellas, I have been taking this all in. It appears to me that the rules were invented by a super guy, with a specific goal in mind. The rules are clear and concise with a lot of thought put into them. Why put your self through all this guff ? For my way of thinking, Leave the NOS rules the

Re: [RCSE] Nostalgia--why modify?

2001-08-18 Thread WB6ZHD
In a message dated 8/17/01 1:07:20 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Bob, One of my objectives in proposing the RES class was to provide aircraft such as that a class in which to fly. Yes, I think RES has gotten away from the original intent. The SAM guys have some good

[RCSE] F3B Scar FOR SALE

2001-08-18 Thread Michael Conte
Add your receiver crystal and fly!!! All Volz servos, Airtronics PCM receiver, battery, ballast and carrying case. $1050 (includes shipping in CONUS) Email me for details. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] F3J Towmen, Linebackers Cheerleaders

2001-08-18 Thread rsiegel
BTW, Steve Meyer and Jim Bacus in cheerleader dresses and with their hair down DON'T COUNT! Unless they're chasing the towmen. H.there's a scene right out of The Benny Hill Show! RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL

[RCSE] Charger Recommendations

2001-08-18 Thread James Osborn
Okay, an often visited topic. I want to buy a real charging system. I'd like: 1) Support for NiMH and NiCad 2) Charge Rx (4 or 5 cell), Tx (8 cell?), and motor packs (10 to 20 cell?) 3) Maybe multiple packs simultaneously 4) Field charging or AC input 5) Cycling 6) Capacity

[RCSE] Windfree

2001-08-18 Thread Stefan Smets
A Windfree kit from the '70's, untouched, is it worth buying for about $80 ? Any comments on this kit ? I don't intend to use it for competition, but it seems to have been quite a good plane. Stefan. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests

Re: [RCSE] Charger Recommendations

2001-08-18 Thread Andrew E. Mileski
James Osborn wrote: So what should I buy? I don't presume that there is ONE box that does all this. So if not, then what combination of units fits the bill? You need two: a slow charger and a fast field charger. Litco Alpha4 - best slow charger/cycler - handles 4 rx/tx packs at the

Re: [RCSE] Windfree

2001-08-18 Thread Sotos
If you're not buying it as a collectible, you might want to check out the new version of the Windfree that Skybench sells. www.skybench.com , then click the link for RES, Nostalgia kits. $60, laser cut ribs, CAD plans. Sotos Newport News, VA - Original Message - From: Stefan Smets

[RCSE] need help with Stylus flying wings

2001-08-18 Thread D Hauch/ D Unruh
Hi, I seen this same question was posted a little while back but with no replies back to the group. I have a Stylus with Glider Card, what's the best programming method for setting up flying wings, (c-mix, v-tail, or aircraft type) ? Appreciate any help, DAve RCSE-List facilities provided by

Re: [RCSE] Charger Recommendations

2001-08-18 Thread Darwin N Barrie
James Osborn wrote: Okay, an often visited topic. I want to buy a real charging system. I'd like: Sorry James, but the best charger around IS the Alpha 4. So what there is a wait, get on the list at the next opening. After all what are you doing now? I use this for everything from