Re: [RCSE] Spektrum Range Test *********

2006-10-10 Thread Tom Broeski
What speed controller? There have been some problems with some Castle Creations controllers and interference that cuts range. T - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: soaring@airage.com Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 1:53 AM Subject: [RCSE] Spektrum

Re: [RCSE] Thank You JR Radio and SoaringUSA From OVSS

2006-10-10 Thread AJ Bhatta
As always you did a great job Marc, and hats off to the rest of the guys who support this fine series. Wish I could attend more of the OVSS contests. Regards AJ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that

RE: [RCSE] Spektrum Range Test *********

2006-10-10 Thread Bob Johnson
I have been flying a speed-480 powered Ascent using a Spektrtum radio and have not noticed any glitches. Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 12:54 AM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE]

RE: [RCSE] HELP!!! flying in and out of thermals and thermal turns.

2006-10-10 Thread Bob Johnson
I have posted four articles on our club web site that are related to locating and flying thermals. To read/download them go to www.flyvam.com Click on 'Downloads' and scroll down to 'Training Topics'. Regards, Bob Johnson Fond du Lac, WI RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News.

Re: [RCSE] Thermik XL feedback

2006-10-10 Thread Lighthorse
Contact Ron at York County Soaring ( [EMAIL PROTECTED] )He has done a lot of flying with his. He also has the Thermik XXXL On 10/9/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anybody have any direct experience with the Thermik XL sold by Soaring USA?What type conditions does it work best in?Is

[RCSE] Ladder task for woody contests ( or any type of construction)

2006-10-10 Thread Ray Hayes
Here is something different for sailplane contests that has a lot of flying time and is all about soaring, although a optional landing task can be included. Several years ago when my Wood Crafters event were just starting, Bob Johnson suggested a ladder task. Somewhere I read about this type of

Re: [RCSE] Spektrum Range Test *********

2006-10-10 Thread Dan Ahearn
I've flown a Easystar to the 1500 ft (RAM varified) and at the limit of my visibility down range (1/4 mile estimate)No glitches On 10/10/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Earlier today I was flying my Electric Eclipse. I use brushless motor on my Eclipse, and have a Spektrum

Re: [RCSE] Spektrum Range Test *********

2006-10-10 Thread Robert Samuels
I have been flying electrics with my Spektrum system using CC Phoenix 10, Thunderbird 9 and Thunderbird 18s with outrunner motors for a long time. I've flown it to about 1000 ft. lots. I've never experienced any sensation of a glitch. It's solid, in my opinion. Robert Samuels

[RCSE] Peter Goldsmith

2006-10-10 Thread George Voss
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Re: [RCSE] Ladder task for woody contests ( or any type of construction)

2006-10-10 Thread Tom Broeski
They had it at Lancaster Woody in August, and some of the pilots were too wiped out to come back and fly the next day for the standard TD. It is a great task, but can be really grueling. I clocked nearly 5 hours of air time to get a 31 min flight. (Object is not to fly 24.5 min of a 25 min

[RCSE] items for sale

2006-10-10 Thread Harry DeBoer
Items for sale $150.00 1 used 8103 TX $200.00 1 as NIB 8103 TX with charger andswitch harness $500.00 1 Sapphire Obiche wings RTF Excellent shape! $550.00 1 Sapphire CGT composite RTF fare shape(flown at the Masters) these prices don't include shipping Harry

[RCSE] Viselia night lights?????

2006-10-10 Thread Craig Allen
Does anyone haveanyinformation on what type of night ops system the slow stick that looked like a dragon flywas using.. It came from some heli company??? They also had some type of chemical led looking lights as well that looked really cool.. Any help would be greatly appreciatedFrom the

[RCSE] Bad Vender Alert!!!!!

2006-10-10 Thread Craig Allen
Bad Vendor Alert Peak Electronics Rule :-)I was at Viselia last Thursday and I left my Sirius Chargerout overnight... I found it in the morning run over by at least one car... It was still intact and still worked... Well it worked for a hour or so :-) I went up to George Joy and showed him

Re: [RCSE] Viselia night lights?????

2006-10-10 Thread PHIL . HILL
But did you have fun? I sure heard you laughing a lot. Phil ---BeginMessage--- Does anyone haveanyinformation on what type of night ops system the slow stick that looked like a dragon flywas using.. It came from some heli company??? They also had some type of chemical led looking lights as well

Re: [RCSE] Spektrum Range Test *********

2006-10-10 Thread Brian Chan
Title: Re: [RCSE] Spektrum Range Test * Tom sent me a message stating IT WAS NOT THE SPEKTRUM RX that has range problem with the CC ESC. It was another brand RX that has the problem. Brian -- Brian Chan, An Electric Airplane Junkie @ San Mateo.Ca.USA

Re: [RCSE] Spektrum Range Test *********

2006-10-10 Thread Born2RC
the reason i had posed the question is because i was thinking of using the Spektrum on my electric helis. i am having issues with conventional radios on the heli, but if Spektrum is not any better ... then i guess i might as well stick to my PCM RXs. BUT then again, helis are never really

[RCSE] Heat Shrink

2006-10-10 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Where can I get good prices and service. Cal

RE: [RCSE] Spektrum Range Test *********

2006-10-10 Thread Sheldon-YNT uDesign
If you're having issues with your heli's, the problem is most likely in the heli itself... Depending on the model/mfgr of the heli, these are ALL things that I (or my customers) have encountered that have caused radio issues. bad bearings broken struts cracked

Re: [RCSE] Spektrum Range Test *********

2006-10-10 Thread Brian Chan
Title: Re: [RCSE] Spektrum Range Test * At 5:19 PM -0400 10/10/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: the reason i had posed the question is because i was thinking of using the Spektrum on my electric helis. i am having issues with conventional radios on the heli, but if Spektrum is not any

[RCSE] test

2006-10-10 Thread Cal Posthuma
test 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. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are

Re: [RCSE] Spektrum Range Test *********

2006-10-10 Thread Born2RC
In a message dated 10/10/2006 3:20:37 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Heli? what is it doing in RCSE, Check with the guys in Runryder.com. Anyway, A friend had problem with radio link to the t-res450. switch to CC Berg 7 rx and all the problems went away.

Re: [RCSE] Thermik XL feedback

2006-10-10 Thread Barry Andersen
There's a good thread on RC Groups: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/ showthread.php?t=448537highlight=Thermic Based on that, I bought one. I think the guy that built it had his come out at about 108 oz. I received an AUP RTF weight estimate from Bob at Soaring USA of about 103 oz. With

Re: [RCSE] Thermik XL feedback,for sale

2006-10-10 Thread RBurnoski
Ive also purchased a 4 meter Thermic XL from Soaring USA. The model was ordered with a carbon D-tube upgrade at an added cost. I completely installed radio and flew it about 10 flights or so.The model has beautiful lines and is breathtaking to watch in the air. The weight of the model

[RCSE] AeroTow Syosset LI NY 1415/10

2006-10-10 Thread Zb. Michalczyk
This has been posted here, but with less noticable Subject tittle here it is once again: The Long Island Silent Flyers is proud to offer a 2 day aerotow event at our field on Long Island. It will be this Saturday and Sunday, October 1415. For field location and photo of the field visit

[RCSE] OVSS Fall Round Up , Wrap Up

2006-10-10 Thread Karl Miller
Here are the top 5 from the Fall Round Up this weekend in Muncie. Saturday Oct 7 1. Rich Burnoski 2. Paul Sherman 3. Bill Wingstedt 4. Ron Kukral 5.Jack Strother Sunday Oct 8 1. Paul Sherman 2. Karl Miller 3. Pat Crosby 4. Dave Campbell 5. Glaco Laugo ?

Re: [RCSE] HELP!!! flying in and out of thermals and thermal turns.

2006-10-10 Thread Jay Hunter
Thanks for the info guys. I went out with my photon today and had a blast. I used to worry about being in the air for 30 seconds, now I can get a minute easy with the photon in still no lift air. I tried some of the suggestions like guaging each quarter of the turn, and while it helped I am STILL