Re: [RCSE] Tow line on Twin Star??

1999-09-03 Thread Tom Hoopes
At 12:08 PM 9/3/99 -0400, you wrote: Where/How do you connect the tow line on a Twin Star for H/L towing? Tom Tom, You have two choices of attachment of the tow line to the Twin Star, releasable or captive. In either case, attach the towline to the top of the wing of the Twin Star 3" aft of

Re: [RCSE] battery help

1999-09-03 Thread Lenny970
In a message dated 9/3/99 11:05:18 AM Mountain Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: f you want to increase the capacity in mAh, put the batteries in parallel--two 100 mAh 4 cell packs plugged into your reciever gives you 200 mAh capacity at the same 4.8 volts. This is correct in

[RCSE] Retriever Line Answer

1999-09-03 Thread Tom Hoopes
Thanks to everyone that responded to my request for information on retriever line. I got a lot of responses and the apparent choice is: Memphis Net Twine Co 1-800-238-6380. We use their No 9 size white bonded twisted nylon seine twine ( 86 lb test, 2160 feet to the spool at $6.90 per spool).

[RCSE] glassing

1999-09-03 Thread Steve Kerrin
I've been rebuilding an old 60" sloper and have run into a problem in glassing the fuse. I know a vast number of the list members are into composites and glassing so here is my question: I glassed the fuselage with a layer of 3/4 oz glass according to the methods published recently in MAN as

[RCSE] RE Limited Launch HLG tasks

1999-09-03 Thread Mark Howard
OK, how's this for HLG contest rules? For all rounds: One launch per pilot per round. 10 min. window. 10 min. max. Pilot must fly the same plane for every round. Pilot must catch plane for flight to count. Pilot must land (catch) before the end of the round for the flight to count. Sudden death

[RCSE] glue injector?

1999-09-03 Thread Berris Edward
The wing skin on my Samari has delaminated in a few spots. I saw a glue injector that resembles a syringe but with a couple of important differences. One was that the plunger screws in rather than simply being pushed down. The second difference is that instead of a needle there is a very fine

[RCSE] FS: battery cycler/charger

1999-09-03 Thread Keith Love
ACE DIGIPACE II Advanced Ni-CD Battery Management System Battery charger and cycler; simultaneously handles both Rx and Tx batteries. Three different charge currents, two discharge currents. (If you're not cycling your Ni-CD's, you should be!) $75 OBO Keith Love

Re: [RCSE] VISALIA MOTEL OPTIONS! You're welcome :-)

1999-09-03 Thread georgeg
Many of us stay at the Lamplighter in Visalia. It's been there a long time but is quite nice. S! We've been keeping it a secret. Now they'll all know about the Lamplighter!!:-) RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL

[RCSE] Brazilian combat wing

1999-09-03 Thread Claudio Figueiredo
Hi combat lovers, At this site you can see the first combat wing designed and produced in Brazil. It has 2 versions EPP leading edge and full EPP. The pilots feedback's say that it has a great penetration as well as manoeuvrability and weight less than 450 gr. (!) (16 oz) Excellent

Re: [RCSE] happy wives

1999-09-03 Thread Jack Strother
I guess that I am luicky somehow... MY wife generally goes with me. She has been an AMA member since we met...she flies on occasion, she has her own special radio ordered from Karlton, and wants to do more with hans launch. I can afford any of it, but I buy it, and she supports me. Between

[RCSE] Re: Hans-Jurgen CO-5

1999-09-03 Thread crct
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Bill, I built one last year and have the information posted on the NorCal Slope Soaring website. http://www.thehelix.com/soaring/CO5.html enjoy, Craig Toutolmin original article:http://www.egroups.com/group/soaring/?start=41610 Now that I have my vacuum system

[RCSE] Chrysalis 2M

1999-09-03 Thread soaring
Does anyone have experience with the DJ Aerotech Chrysalis 2 meter? A number of my club members(M.A.S.S.) are considering a group purchase of this sailplane for a one design project. One member got an unfavorable report on the wings folding at the Nats this year. This really doesn't put me

Re: [RCSE] control recovery help

1999-09-03 Thread Claudio Figueiredo
In any case (aileron or no-aileron model) , you should gain speed. So nose down, speed up . than you will be able to pull it back to level flight. Claudio Figueiredo( Portugal ) |\__/_ / -Original Message-From: Frank Lori Koegler [EMAIL PROTECTED]What is

[RCSE] The great Pumpkin Fly

1999-09-03 Thread Strother, Jack
Title: The great Pumpkin Fly On October 16 17 the Cincinnati Soaring Society will be hosting the 20th Annual Great Pumpkin Fly. There will be two classes flown to make it fun for all. Unlimited and R.E.S. There will be UNIQUE 1st through 5th place trophies as well as a special Trophy