RE: [RCSE] kirby kite

2004-12-06 Thread John Derstine
Wasn’t EMM, I think Airwold in Germany makes a small composite model of the Kite using translucent glass to simulate fabric, very nice job. JD Endless Mountain Models http://www.scalesoaring.com email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: gloria mills [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Dying for a light, Xtail, molded 2m?

2004-12-06 Thread GordySoar
HobbyClub's Nova latest version now weighs 22oz empty. Check with Alberto but I think he still has some in stock. Gordy

[RCSE] Vols repairs

2004-12-06 Thread Buzz Averill
Many thanks to all who responded to my inquiry about Volz servo repairs. I now have Gordy's e-mail address and surface mail address. Buzz Averill RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and

[RCSE] More sharons in stock end of next week

2004-12-06 Thread hkm-usa
let me know if any of you guys want a sharon under the tree, I have 2 still avaliable in the next shipment which will be here next week. one red/white, and one yellow/red or yellow/blue. Please contact me offline www.hkm-usa.com -- hkm-usa

[RCSE] Re: Inexpensive Hotliner?

2004-12-06 Thread droneop
Great Planes has the Siren coming out this month. Check out the video on the Great Planes site. -- droneop droneop's Profile: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/member.php?action=getinfouserid=47472 View this thread:

[RCSE] Re: First Sailplane

2004-12-06 Thread Richard Shagam
My first sailplane was a 2 m polyhedral floater called an EyeSoar. Of course, by the time it completed its first 'obligatory' hand toss it looked like one. The nose immediately got shorter by about a quarter-inch after a newbie zoom and stall (no one to help me). But it eventually flew great

[RCSE] Sell or trade 3.5 oz. CF cloth.

2004-12-06 Thread Harley Michaelis
Guys, I find the 3.5 oz. unidirectional CF cloth with glass cross weave I got from Phil Barnes too light for my purposes. It is very nice stuff and yielded a really smooth finish on one bagged wing. I got 10 linear yards from Phil for $92 with shipping which is a very good buy. 7 yards are

[RCSE] Re: Flying on 72 in Germany

2004-12-06 Thread Stack, David
Title: Re: Flying on 72 in Germany When I had the pleasure of being stationed there courtesy of the USAF, I managed to find 35 MHz modules and matching Airtronics receivers for my Vision. I wasn't willing to fly on 72 on a non-interference basis, because I was a member of a local club, and

[RCSE] Re: WTB 100 + electric sailplane

2004-12-06 Thread tender
You can look here: http://www.rivamodels.skSILVER model (Silver A with ailerons). Palo -- tender tender's Profile: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/member.php?action=getinfouserid=45691 View this thread:

[RCSE] Re: Limits in R/C Soaring - a proposed discussion

2004-12-06 Thread Schwemmer
These are the current FAI records Sub-class F3B (Glider) N°155: Duration : 36h 03 min 19 sec Date of flight: 08/09/2001 Pilot: Nicholas SHAW (UK) Course/place: Ivinghoe Beacon, Buckinghamshire (UK) Sub-class F3B (Glider) N°156: Distance in a straight line : 226.44 km Date of flight:

[RCSE] rigging

2004-12-06 Thread Become A. Hardily
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RE: [RCSE] kirby kite

2004-12-06 Thread Brian Chan
At 6:02 AM -0500 12/6/04, John Derstine wrote: Wasn’t EMM, I think Airwold in Germany makes a small composite model of the Kite using translucent glass to simulate fabric, very nice job. JD John, It is Airworld, I have one, small as in 3.56 m.

[RCSE] Optima Battery Charger

2004-12-06 Thread podrieger
What type of charger would be best to charge an Optima battery? I have the typical 10/2 amp automatic charger. Charger seems to get pretty warm when charging the Optima. Also have a battery tender for my Harley which puts out 750 miliamps. I also have a Schulze 6-330d charger with a power

Re: [RCSE] BRASS

2004-12-06 Thread regis
Tom, Terrible news. My wife and I looked forward to the annual BRASS functions and the friendly atmosphere. Personally, I think the hysteria it is more fallout from the politics of fear. :-( Regis --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Tom Broeski [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was totally caught off

[RCSE] Re: flying on 72 in germany ?

2004-12-06 Thread MTT
Flying in Germany on 72 MHz is a big verboten ! All r/c activities are on 35 MHz and 40 MHz, 35 MHz is reserved for flight, and 40 MHz is reserved for surface r/c. Also, I don't know what goes on on the 72 MHz freq's in Germany, you might get hit. Michael -- MTT

[RCSE] Re: flying on 72 in germany ?

2004-12-06 Thread CloudyIFR
Knut Graf, Send me a private email please so I can reply to you. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks Curtis -- CloudyIFR CloudyIFR's Profile: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/member.php?action=getinfouserid=9050 View this thread:

[RCSE] Re: compulsion Assembly instructions

2004-12-06 Thread H-tail
John, Sorry to bother you, is there any way I could get a set also? Thanks. Ed -- H-tail H-tail's Profile: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/member.php?action=getinfouserid=11292 View this thread:

[RCSE] Re: For Sale: JR8103

2004-12-06 Thread Mac8
Darrick, Is this still available? I didn't see your email listed. -- Mac8 Mac8's Profile: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/member.php?action=getinfouserid=25159 View this thread:

[RCSE] Optima Battery Charging

2004-12-06 Thread podrieger
What is the best way to charge an Optima battery? The usual 12/2 amp lead acid charger, a battery tender at 750 miliamps, a Schulze 6- 330d, or some specific charger? Thanks for the replies. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to

Re: [RCSE] Volz servo repairs...everyone knows where :-)

2004-12-06 Thread Alberto
www.hobbyclub.com - Original Message - From: Frank Slaughter To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2004 6:39 PM Subject: RE: [RCSE] Volz servo repairs...everyone knows where :-) Who carries Volz servos in the US? I've had a

[RCSE] 3.5 oz. carbon mentioned is spoken for.

2004-12-06 Thread Harley Michaelis
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[RCSE] FAI Speed Record for sailplane

2004-12-06 Thread Bruce Hobbs
Did the criteria or rules change for the FAI speed record? I thought I remembered the Germans or the Swiss setting a speed record with the Dassel in the Alps of around 200 mph (312 kph) many years ago. At the time I was pylon racing and the sailplane was faster than our Formula Ones on 70%

[RCSE] HKM USA has more Becker Antennas in Stock

2004-12-06 Thread GordySoar
Becker antennas for 9303,10x,evo,cockpit and stylusare back! Hi gang, becker antennas are on their way from germany. the overwhelming requests I had last time made me run out in a little over a day. I have the 9303 adapters in stock and a couple of evo adapters left. the antennas will be

Re: [RCSE] Re: flying on 72 in germany ?

2004-12-06 Thread Doug McLaren
On Sat, Dec 04, 2004 at 05:51:16PM -0600, MTT wrote: | All r/c activities are on 35 MHz and 40 MHz, 35 MHz is reserved for | flight, and 40 MHz is reserved for surface r/c. | | Also, I don't know what goes on on the 72 MHz freq's in Germany, you | might get hit. ... or you might hit somebody.

[RCSE] Video camera on Eagles shoulders

2004-12-06 Thread James V. Bacus
I believe I won't be the only person that finds the video clips on this web page interesting... Discovery channel mounted some tiny video cameras on an Eagle and the footage is amazing! http://media.animal.discovery.com/convergence/spyonthewild/birdtech/birdtech.html Jim Downers Grove, IL

Re: [RCSE] Video camera on Eagles shoulders

2004-12-06 Thread strotherbj
Man !! That is just way KOOL --Jack Strother Granger, IN LSF 2948 LSF Level V #117 LSF Official 1996 - 2004 CSS Gold -- Original message -- I believe I won't be the only person that finds the video clips on this web page interesting... Discovery channel mounted some

Re: [RCSE] Video camera on Eagles shoulders

2004-12-06 Thread Jerry Miller
Jim, That was a most interesting and informative bit of photography I have ever seen. Great. Jerry Miller SOSS-Medford, OR At 11:28 AM 12/6/2004, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Man !! That is just way KOOL -- Jack Strother Granger, IN LSF 2948 LSF Level V #117 LSF Official 1996 - 2004 CSS Gold

Re: [RCSE] Video camera on Eagles shoulders

2004-12-06 Thread Darwin N. Barrie
Absolutely amazing!! I love the shots of the side of the Eagles head. The bird clearly means business. Makes me even more proud that this is a symbol of America. Darwin N. Barrie Chandler AZ - Original Message - From: James V. Bacus [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday,

Re: [RCSE] Video camera on Eagles shoulders

2004-12-06 Thread Jon Stone
Title: Re: [RCSE] Video camera on Eagles shoulders Thanks Jim. A superb find. Jon

[RCSE] Desktop display models for Holidays

2004-12-06 Thread Zb. Michalczyk
Gentlemen! After my first note about the display Grunau Baby model I was flooded with orders. As of today I gotless than adozenof the other modelsleft. Whoever has contacted me and gotno respondplease contact me again. Prices will remain the same until thelast model outof this batch is

[RCSE] flying on 72 in germany ?

2004-12-06 Thread Mark Wales
While stationed at Sembach AB back in the late 80's I flew with a local club at a very nice slope hill about 10 miles north of base on 72 mhz for 3 years with no problems. They told me we were far enough from anything that operated on that band. As I can remember that freq. had something to

Re: [RCSE] Video camera on Eagles shoulders

2004-12-06 Thread Brian Smith
I enjoy Eagle and Hawk programs more than ANY other TV..Neat, Thanks JimmyBrian Smith - Original Message - From: James V. Bacus [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 06, 2004 1:22 PM Subject: [RCSE] Video camera on Eagles shoulders I believe I won't be the

RE: [RCSE] flying on 72 in germany ?

2004-12-06 Thread John Derstine
The best advice is perhaps to obey the regulations present in the country you are visiting. Fly with established pilots who know the area. We would expect visitors to this country to use our frequencies. That said, We had some issues regarding this when we ran the Elmira aerotows and entertained

Re: [RCSE] flying on 72 in germany ?

2004-12-06 Thread Daniel Juhlin
I was stationed at Ramstein AB, Germany in the 70s, and at the time I believe everyone was flying on 27Mhz.. Three of us all bought blue box Hobby Lobby radios on 72 Mhz, and had no problems until we entered a contest where a scanner was in use. When it was our turn to fly, panic set in as the

Re: [RCSE] FAI Speed Record for sailplane

2004-12-06 Thread Simon Van Leeuwen
The main difference between the old 393Kph record and the new 239Kph is a course length change from 50 to 200 meters. Since the '99 Speed Trials I have been steadily working to set a new record. This endeavor took on a slightly different perspective when I was invited to participate as an

Re: [RCSE] flying on 72 in germany ?

2004-12-06 Thread Charles Frey
What I'm not trying to do - tell anyone what to do. What is bothering me about an underlying attitude that seems to exist - You really can't know who is actully on that channel. And that channel belongs to that person, he expects it to work, and he might depend on it to work. He may have also

Re: [RCSE] Video camera on Eagles shoulders

2004-12-06 Thread Joe Parsons
At 11:22 AM 12/6/2004, you wrote: I believe I won't be the only person that finds the video clips on this web page interesting... Discovery channel mounted some tiny video cameras on an Eagle and the footage is amazing!

Re: [RCSE] Optima Battery Charging

2004-12-06 Thread Andrew E. Mileski
podrieger wrote: What is the best way to charge an Optima battery? The usual 12/2 amp lead acid charger, a battery tender at 750 miliamps, a Schulze 6- 330d, or some specific charger? Thanks for the replies. I use a 70/12/2 Amp automatic charger with deep-cycle mode. I try not to let the

Re: [RCSE] Video camera on Eagles shoulders

2004-12-06 Thread Mark Williams
Wow, that was cool wished I had seen the original program!! Mark - Original Message - From: James V. Bacus [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 06, 2004 1:22 PM Subject: [RCSE] Video camera on Eagles shoulders I believe I won't be the only person that finds

[RCSE] NATS Entry

2004-12-06 Thread Bill Malvey
I just noticed that the NATS entry forms are available for download at the AMA site. Seems REALLY early, but oh well. You can get them along with other NATS info here: http://www.modelaircraft.org/events/ ~~~ Bill Malvey RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News.

[RCSE] California Foam -Home Depot?

2004-12-06 Thread Scobie Puchtler
Hey CA folks, I'm trying to help out a young hobbyist I met this past weekend in CA. Can anyone tell me what foams are available at the Home Depot's (or equiv. stores) in your state? Any EPS, or blue or pink foams for learning to cut foam on and building some non-bagged prototype level models?

Re: [RCSE] NATS Entry

2004-12-06 Thread Michael Lachowski
The calendar days are different this year. Who was there from LSF? What's the plan for the schedule? Bill Malvey wrote: I just noticed that the NATS entry forms are available for download at the AMA site. Seems REALLY early, but oh well. You can get them along with other NATS info here:

[RCSE] More CA foam ideas

2004-12-06 Thread Scobie Puchtler
Alternatively, is there anyone who would be willing to just ship some foam scraps to this rather talented kid? 12yo, almost completely self taught, just finished his first original scratch built DLG design, framed in balsa. Not perfect, but it flies pretty well. Also just built his own foam cutter

Re: [RCSE] California Foam -Home Depot?

2004-12-06 Thread Len Revelle
In Chicago's north 'burbs pink foam can be hhad from Home Depot, Menards, and probably many others. I've found blue foam only at Lowes so far. Scobie Puchtler wrote: Hey CA folks, I'm trying to help out a young hobbyist I met this past weekend in CA. Can anyone tell me what foams are available

[RCSE] PnP Systems

2004-12-06 Thread Simon Van Leeuwen
Corrupt files has me asking folks who have pics, or don't mind taking pics of their various cool installations would be doing me a big favor by sending them to me! The bigger the better (file size). TIA. -- Simon Van Leeuwen RADIUS SYSTEMS PnP SYSTEMS - The E-Harness of Choice Cogito Ergo Zooom

Re: [RCSE] NATS Entry

2004-12-06 Thread Craig Greening
Entry form says: Hand Launch, Friday July 22 F3B, Saturday July 23 and Sunday July 24 2 Meter, Monday July 25 and Tuesday July 26 Unlimited, Wednesday July 27 and Thursday July 28. Maybe the F3B thing is a typo, I though it was a J year. - Original Message - From: Michael Lachowski

Re: [RCSE] NATS Entry

2004-12-06 Thread Mrmaseratiman
Just read through the entry pack, which mentions J instead of B for the F3 thing on the special noticies page. It says 4 entries per freq which is consistant with F3J but the front entry page says one per freq. as in F3B. Also it would appear we can send entry forms imediately as there is

[RCSE] Topaz, Topaz-XL and Nova's are in

2004-12-06 Thread Alberto
Hi gang: Just receive a new shipment of Topaz 3m RES, new Topaz-XL (full house, at only 30oz) and 2m all molded 22oz Nova, best regards, Alberto www.hobbyclub.com

[RCSE] Holiday Special AVA Carrying Bag

2004-12-06 Thread Barry Kennedy
Dear Soaring Friends, Holiday Special .AVA and Custom Carrying Bag ! Add a Custom Wing Bag to your AVA order for only $ 25, regularly a $ 100 value. This special is limited to quantities in stock. We can have your order delivered before Dec. 25. AVA's and Wing bags can be seen at

[RCSE] WTB: Millenium Right Wing Panel

2004-12-06 Thread jofo1
I also have two left panels, obviously one excess to reguirement, one has an all carbon bottom skin, the other std layup. jwf -- jofo1 jofo1's Profile:

[RCSE] For Sale; slope plane

2004-12-06 Thread D Hauch
Hi, I have a NIB HammerHead, 60'' one design sloper. can be seen at www.polecataero.com $149.oo FREE SHIPPING! Dave Hauch Mich. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe

[RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #4765

2004-12-06 Thread Gary Marks
Amazing ! Thank You Jim ! 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] California Foam -Home Depot?

2004-12-06 Thread George Gillburg
Scobie Puchtler wrote: Hey CA folks, I'm trying to help out a young hobbyist I met this past weekend in CA. Can anyone tell me what foams are available at the Home Depot's (or equiv. stores) in your state? Any EPS, or blue or pink foams for learning to cut foam on and building some non-bagged

Re: [RCSE] NATS Entry

2004-12-06 Thread Bill Malvey
On 12/6/04 18:18 Michael Lachowski wrote: The calendar days are different this year. Who was there from LSF? What's the plan for the schedule? Marc Gellart. It's all hi fault. Hang him high!! I have the rope!!! Never did like him that much anyhow!! Midwest guy and all. Probably doesn't

Re: [RCSE] California Foam -Home Depot?

2004-12-06 Thread Martin Usher
Can anyone tell me what foams are available at the Home Depot's (or equiv. stores) in your state? I don't know about Northern California but here in LoCal the only foam you can get is thin, 1 or so. I've seen white and blue. (We just don't get the winters, you see -- no need for massive layers

Re: [RCSE] Optima Battery Charging

2004-12-06 Thread Andrew E. Mileski
Andrew E. Mileski wrote: podrieger wrote: What is the best way to charge an Optima battery? The usual 12/2 amp lead acid charger, a battery tender at 750 miliamps, a Schulze 6- 330d, or some specific charger? Thanks for the replies. You _MUST_ have a charger that never exceeds the max voltage

Re: [RCSE] Video camera on Eagles shoulders

2004-12-06 Thread Martin Usher
Absolutely amazing!! I love the shots of the side of the Eagles head. The bird clearly means business. Makes me even more proud that this is a symbol of America. Darwin N. Barrie (Ahem!, he coughed politely. You may have noticed that the bird was a Golden Eagle, the presenter was clearly not