RE: [RCSE] Re: Karlton Spindle

2006-02-07 Thread Klaus Weiss
I met Karlton, on my one and only trip out of Aus. Took time out of his busy day to show me around. I also submitted a picture in his R.C. photo competition, one time. Other pilots voted on the various photos and I happened to win 1st prize. He sent me out a MPX Twinstar, complete with servos

RE: [RCSE] Re: Karlton Spindle

2006-02-07 Thread S Meyer
Even an Ex-Wife was a nice person at once. :-/ Sounds like Karlton is head over heels into a new hobby. Kinda like finding a new wife. Steve At 02:38 AM 2/7/2006, Klaus Weiss wrote: I met Karlton, on my one and only trip out of Aus. Took time out of his busy day to show me around. I

RE: [RCSE] Re: Karlton Spindle

2006-02-07 Thread John
Jeff, Even support from the manufacture is not what I would like to see on the EVO. After two years I still can't find a USB cable for software loading. I do not have a DB type connector on my laptop computer and I have wasted money on a DB to USB converter that doesn't work. John -Original

[RCSE] Re: Klaus

2006-02-07 Thread Jeff Thompson
Klaus, I'm sure to those who met him he was a nice guy at the field. But when I was trying to resolve my transaction with him find out where he'd disappeared to I met a number of people (mainly online, but some local) that were less than happy about his business dealings. When I read the

Re: [RCSE] Supra #42 flies!! But has it's six been flipped upside down?...Supra-natural?

2006-02-07 Thread Jon Stone
You're right Bill. These planes are so good, the pilots don't even need to show up. Jon - Original Message - From: Bill's Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Marta Zavala wrote: Well this weeks SWC will be one of the molded Supras first test, lets wait and see. Walter Well, based on

[RCSE] If its tuesday it must be Atlanta!

2006-02-07 Thread GordySoar
Okay Atlantians! My Pike Giant is resting (well I hope) after Fedex delivered it to a motel in your vacinity. Don't try to find and steal it :-) Looking forward to flying this weekend looks like a reprieve on the rain ...for Saturday. Fingers and toes crossed but its gonna be hard to walk

[RCSE] Endless Mountain....

2006-02-07 Thread Rick Bowen
Hey all, I'm not real good at keeping up with all the news posted on this group, and I have a question. While checking John Derstines' website today, noticed several links were dead. Then, realised I remember something about John having problems or something a couple of months ago At the

[RCSE] charging Li-po batteries

2006-02-07 Thread Andrew Famiglietti
Since there are so many knowledgeable folks on this exchange I thoughtI'd seek your advice. I have an Alpha-4 battery charger and I'm wondering whether or notits suitable to usefor charging Li-po batteries. If so are there any precautions that should be taken or special technique that

[RCSE] Fuse Found

2006-02-07 Thread marcust65
Hey Guys . . . Thanks for all the offers . . . it's amazing how many of you guys have extra parts laying around!!! Gordy came through with a brand-new K2 fuse that will be perfect for my project ... thanks again, Gordy! Mark Triebes RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send

RE: [RCSE] charging Li-po batteries

2006-02-07 Thread George Voss
Not only no, but @#$% NO! Get a 2500 from Hobby Lobby. Itll charge up to 4 cells up to 2.5A. And its cheap. The A4 is only for NiCad, NiMh and wet cells. From: Andrew Famiglietti [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 11:04 AM To: Soaring Exchange Subject:

Re: [RCSE] charging Li-po batteries

2006-02-07 Thread Marta Zavala
Sort of non topic, but with all the press about Li-Po charging/fires/etc, how safe is charging stuff in your home like say your camcorder/notebook/etc. I always worry now when plugging those things in to their chargers. Walter - Original Message - From: Andrew Famiglietti

RE: [RCSE] Re: Karlton Spindle

2006-02-07 Thread Erica and or Rob
On Tue, 7 Feb 2006, John wrote: Even support from the manufacture is not what I would like to see on the EVO. After two years I still can't find a USB cable for software loading. I do not have a DB type connector on my laptop computer and I have wasted money on a DB to USB converter that

Re: [RCSE] charging Li-po batteries

2006-02-07 Thread Morris McKenna
Andrew, take a look at this web site. www.slkelectronics.com I think it will show you how an Alpha 4 can be used to charge Li-Po batteries. Personally, I think purchasing a good Li-Po charger is the best way to go. Morris Andrew Famiglietti wrote: Since there are so many

[RCSE] Stickers

2006-02-07 Thread David Schat
Jim B. Can you send me the URL for the sticker site you spoke of a few days ago? I checked it once and liked it but I did not bookmark it and I don't have the original email. Thanks. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL

Re: [RCSE] Supra Insanity at the SWC... and giving....

2006-02-07 Thread Marta Zavala
I hope you and the Insanity kick some serious tail Daryl. Dont want to have to sell mine and become another mass market flyer again. Good luck man! Walter - Original Message - From: Daryl Perkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: soaring@airage.com Sent: Monday, February 06, 2006 4:27 PM

Re: [RCSE] Supra pictures

2006-02-07 Thread James V. Bacus
Thanks for the pictures Don! At 11:36 PM 2/6/2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In response to numerous questions, I have posted a few pictures of #42 on my web site www.hilaunch.com under photos. Don Richmond San Diego, CA [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.hilaunch.com Jim Downers Grove, IL Member of the

[RCSE] X-21 for sale, RTF

2006-02-07 Thread davidhauch
info pics here; http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=475859 Dave Hauchwww.git-r-built.com

Re: [RCSE] Stickers

2006-02-07 Thread James V. Bacus
http://www.stickergiant.com/ And if you ever want to look up an old post or check and see if your post actually made it to RCSE, here is another handy link: http://www.mail-archive.com/soaring@airage.com/ At 11:41 AM 2/7/2006, David Schat wrote: Jim B. Can you send me the URL for the

Re: [RCSE] charging Li-po batteries

2006-02-07 Thread Doug McLaren
On Tue, Feb 07, 2006 at 11:35:29AM -0600, Morris McKenna wrote: |Andrew, take a look at this web site. [1]www.slkelectronics.com I |think it will show you how an Alpha 4 can be used to charge Li-Po |batteries. The Alpha4's hardware is obviously physically capable of properly

[RCSE] charging Li-po batteries

2006-02-07 Thread Andrew Famiglietti
Thank you everyone who replied to my query about charging Li-po batteries. The consensus is to use a dedicated charger... I guess that's what I'll do Andrew

[RCSE] Karlton Spindle

2006-02-07 Thread strotherbj
Ya Know folks, All it takes isone aw Sh*t to overshadow the work and the passion that this guy had foe our hobby. I Have Known Karlton and his wifemany years, we are all friends to this day. Karlton, supported the LSF and the Nats several years in a row, as well as sponsoring several noted

Re: [RCSE] charging Li-po batteries

2006-02-07 Thread lomcovak
The big difference is that in the consumer products you refer to, the battery system employs onboard smarts; Essentially, every pack contains the circuitry/algorythmns to properly and safely charge Li-X at acceptable charge rates specified by the manufacturer. All the main operating device does

Re: [RCSE] X-21 for sale, SOLD

2006-02-07 Thread davidhauch
SOLD pending funds. Dave Hauchwww.git-r-built.com - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: RCSE Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 1:37 PM Subject: [RCSE] X-21 for sale, RTF info pics here; http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=475859