Re: [RCSE] melting lead - OPTION

2001-06-11 Thread GRW
I use a balloon it conforms to shapes better. Glenn __ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail - only $35 a year! http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe

Re: [RCSE] JR Radio Repair...

2001-06-11 Thread Ben Diss
Sounds like the weak little fuse holder needs to be tighted up a bit. This happened to my 8103. -B Les Grammer wrote: I seem to have bad luck with JR radio's. Yet again I find myself with a dead transmitter (and yes, I checked the fuse). It started automatically 'resetting' itself

[RCSE] NEEDED WINGROD

2001-06-11 Thread Tom Broeski
I need a wing rod for the Shadow 1/2 x 14 with 5 deg bend Anyone have one or know a source? Tom -- TG http://adesigner.com/invention 32 Mount View Dr. Afton, VA 22920 540 943-3356 Fax 540 943-4178 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe

Re: [RCSE] NEEDED WINGROD

2001-06-11 Thread Dan Borer
Tom-- Check with Don at www.hilaunch.com . Custom stuff is available. Dan - Original Message - From: Tom Broeski [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 11, 2001 3:53 AM Subject: [RCSE] NEEDED WINGROD I need a wing rod for the Shadow 1/2 x 14 with 5 deg bend

Re: [RCSE] JR Radio Repair...

2001-06-11 Thread Dennis Phelan
Greetings, Horizon has done all all the work on my JR's. They found a cracked solder connnection for me. They've been good on time and cost of repairs and tuneups. I did also have a fuse holder with insufficient holding power. = Dennis Phelan For JR 388/8103 setup and F3b scoring downloads:

Re: [RCSE] WING Rod Found

2001-06-11 Thread Tom Broeski
Thanks for the link http://www.hilaunch.com/ -- TG http://adesigner.com/invention 32 Mount View Dr. Afton, VA 22920 540 943-3356 Fax 540 943-4178 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] *** Zagi-E Race at SULA ***

2001-06-11 Thread I. Khan
Hello, We will be having another Zagi-electric race at SULA on July 7th. You can find out more about the race at this site: http://www.geocities.com/wrath_of_khan/sula.html Details of the upcoming race will be posted by next weekend. Basically it is the same as in the past (only change will

[RCSE] ITLGF thoughts (long)

2001-06-11 Thread Joe Jan Wurts
It has been a week since the annual Poway get-together. Thought I'd send my views on the fun. This year showed the largest change in gliders and performance, probably as much or more than the rest of the years combined. Tip launch is here to stay. As usual, the TPG club put on an excellent

Re: [RCSE] list seems messed up

2001-06-11 Thread Bill Harris
Web only? If you're reading RSCE via the Yahoo group, anything is possible. The list via email works per usual. --Bill From: Lincoln Ross [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] list seems messed up Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2001 16:43:49 -0400 I was reading the soaring list on

Re: [RCSE] JR Radio Repair...

2001-06-11 Thread Bill Harris
Radio repair: Radio South in Pensacola FL: http://www.wtp.net/DBEST/radiosouth/RS1.html or Kraft Midwest (advertise in RCReport). --Bill From: Les Grammer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] JR Radio Repair... Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2001 20:50:07 -0700 I seem to have bad

Re: [RCSE] short hi-start or whinch?

2001-06-11 Thread Andrew E. Mileski
Garland wrote: How about a cool, aptly-powered electric sailplane instead of all the ground support!? Just motor up, let the props fold, then soar until you get your fill!!! True, though I personally think electric sailplane is sort of an oxymoron :^) -- Andrew E. Mileski Ottawa, Canada

Re: [RCSE] NEEDED WINGROD

2001-06-11 Thread Bill Harris
Don Richmond: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.hilaunch.com/ has excellent wingrods. --Bill From: Tom Broeski [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] NEEDED WINGROD Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2001 06:53:04 -0400 I need a wing rod for the Shadow 1/2 x 14 with 5 deg bend

[RCSE] modifying a Hitec 555

2001-06-11 Thread Frank
I would like to know where can I get the info on how to convert my 5 channel 555 to a 6 or more? I need very explicit instructions and/or photos, an article etc. Thanks Frank RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] JR Radio Repair...we have a winner...

2001-06-11 Thread Les Grammer
At 06:13 AM 6/11/2001 -0400, a lot of people wrote: Sounds like the weak little fuse holder needs to be tighted up a bit. This happened to my 8103. I, at first, scoffed at this idea, since I went in and checked the fuse a number of times. The fuse was good, and it snapped into place nicely each

Re: [RCSE] JR Radio Repair...we have a winner..second verse

2001-06-11 Thread Les Grammer
Some people wanted additional info. the radio was a JR 8103, and the fuse carrier is located by removing the frequency module. The fuse is just inside and to the bottom after removing the module. The second most popular repair reference was Kraft Midwest (advertised in RCReport). By the

Re: [RCSE] ITLGF thoughts (long)

2001-06-11 Thread ScrollSander
Hi Joe, Always Aim to please. When I get it straightened out perhaps I'll be up there with you guys. Thermals, Chris The planes on the field, in large part, were working very well. A few aileron planes had flutter on launch, which could really hurt the launch altitude. Flutter ran

Re: [RCSE] Re: Luddite!

2001-06-11 Thread Clifford Schwinger
Just out of curiosity, are there people out there who fly just for the fun of it, don't feel compelled to engage in the hardware race, don't feel that competition is the only game in town when it comes to soaring? I fly just for the fun of it. Until yesterday I competed exclusively in hlg

Re: [RCSE] short hi-start or winch?

2001-06-11 Thread WDimick
In a message dated 6/10/01 9:38:48 PM, gregory ciurpita wrote: given a small field, less than 500', are you better off using a shortened hi-start or a whinch? Andrew E. Mileski replied: Winch. You can always get better height from a winch, if you don't mind lugging the weight around

[RCSE] Most of a Mirage

2001-06-11 Thread NICK ZVEGINTZOV
I have two thirds of a Mirage wing. A tree came up and bit the center panel. Toast. Does anyone know of a good wing repairman in the Bay Area. Barring that, do you need tips, fuse, or tail which are in perfect shape. Or, do you have acenter panel you want to sell. Thanks, Nick

[RCSE] Spring Fling

2001-06-11 Thread Dudley Dufort
The Spring Fling web pages got dumped from our server about a week ago. I was at THE cross country event in Montague and just found out about it today. The pages are relinked. Montague was fantastic!! If you've signed up for Spring Fling, you'll find you name, class and frequency posted on the

Re: [RCSE] Most of a Mirage

2001-06-11 Thread Marta Zavala
Nick, I think it may be hard to match different wing parts as I believe wing is made in one piece and then cut into sections(somebody please correct me if I am wrong)so it may be difficult to match updifferent wing parts. How much for the fuse/tail(please answer me off line if you dont mind)

[RCSE] Re: Luddite!

2001-06-11 Thread Michael Conte
I truly believe there is a place for every type and class of sailplane, from the most simplistic trainer to the cutting edge of technology. I liken our hobby to car racing or any other sport. Like other activities, it depends what your aspirations are. How far do you want to take it? Do you

Re: [RCSE] Re: Luddite!

2001-06-11 Thread Dick Barker
Quit whining and learn to build your own toys. As a downsized, early retiree type I have learned to cope with the cost of progress by building my own hlgs. If you are willing to invest in a gallon of epoxy, a $10 refrigerator compressor, 100 yards of 1.4 oz glass at sale prices, and can do your

Re: [RCSE] Re: Luddite!

2001-06-11 Thread Erica and or Rob
Hey now, As yet I've never entered a contest, of course I've only been flying gliders for about 14 months now and have about 500 hours in the air(I love flying!). I'd asked about dlgs 'cause I'm broken and the javelin launch hurts too much the next day. I don't have the latest and

[RCSE] My RCSE isn't working right latley!

2001-06-11 Thread GordySoar
I don't know about you guys but my RCSE hasn't been working right lately! Its been filled with all sorts of non soaring topics,and hardly any good used plane deals! Not many reports on events or current building projects (like my new Mantis with pretty fuse project). Or for instance what

[RCSE] F3B

2001-06-11 Thread Perry Hudson
What seems to be the bird of choice these days?? Regards,Perry RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] short hi-start or winch?

2001-06-11 Thread WDimick
In a message dated 6/11/01 8:09:45 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://wwwirfmachineworks.com/lbwinch Didn't work. *** Sorry the address is missing a (.) try: http://www.irfmachineworks.com/lbwinch - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL

Re: [RCSE] Wipers on molded wings.

2001-06-11 Thread Simon Van Leeuwen
Rather simply actually. After creating an area for the wiper to reside within the TE of the main wing, bend the control surface open so as to apply a strip of electrical tape in such a manner so as it is positioned to actually act as a wiper. In other words, lay a portion of the tape on the