Re: [RCSE] Please recommend tint for glasses for flying

1999-08-10 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 99-08-10 16:14:22 EDT, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Anyone have a reccomended tint to use or brand. Herk Stokely wrote a good article on this in one of the early Soartechs (Doug Bary keeps reminding me), it would be a boon if someone dug this up and posted it, it include

[RCSE] Cumberland SOAR for FUN 1999

1999-10-14 Thread Raschow
Announcing the 33rd Annual SOAR for FUN on scenic Mount Knobbly in West Virginia near Cumberland, MD on 6-7 Nov 1999. (Due to high pressure on our host, the road and the neighbors, it has been requested that there NOT be general flying on Fri. Field may be avail for special events such as

Re: [RCSE] ASK 21 review in SE

2000-04-11 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 4/11/00 11:59:20 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Can this model be winched? It winches fine - one of the group I fly scale with does so with great success. Use two hooks, one on either side of the fuse, an approriate bridle on the end of the towline

Re: [RCSE] There's nothin' like a nice hot winch

2000-07-18 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 7/17/00 9:24:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What's up with the winch? Any ideas? Terminal not sufficiently tight and/or dirty lug/terminal contact surfaces - wirebrushing at the start of every flying session a very good idea. A thin coat of

Re: [RCSE] Ace MicroPro Repairs

2000-08-18 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 8/18/00 9:51:55 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does anyone know who does? See http://www.jps.net/cabi/mp8k.html, this is a site dedicated to MP8K support, you may wish to join the group/list. The subject of repair services comes up from time to

Re: [RCSE] Cool DS video

2000-11-24 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 11/23/00 8:20:32 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You travel junkies, if you like Parker you'd LOVE Camelback, in NE Penn. Camelback has 1000' at 85* on the front and back, needs wind out of the North or South. Hi Rich - I have not seen Camelback

Re: [RCSE] Reversing Hitec Servo

2000-12-24 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 12/24/00 3:08:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The + and - feeding the servo will be switched when this unit is hard-wired into the wing. DON"T DO THIS! - you will very likely smoke the amplifier! Reversing a servo requires reversing + - to the

Re: [RCSE] Buyer beware

2001-03-13 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 3/13/01 9:17:56 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've dealt with George several times and he has always followed through with his end of the deal. Likewise - stuff happens, don't judge too quickly! Good Lift! RCSE-List facilities provided by Model

Re: [RCSE] Victory C CG

2001-03-13 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 3/13/01 10:10:32 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: If I did not glue it and had to slot the fuse to move it, what is to prevent it from shifting around prior to launch. The locking nut and washer on the outside of the fuselage (working in conjunction

Re: [RCSE] Charger Question

2001-04-09 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 4/9/01 8:30:23 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am wondering if an a/c adapter can be wired in instead of always hooking up to a 12-volt battery. Depends on how high a charge rate you want to get - add about 20% to that as a minimum capacity for a

Re: [RCSE] Need help filling pinholes in bagged wing

2001-04-10 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 4/10/01 12:29:50 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I sprayed a automotive primer on the area with the pinholes and the primer did not fill them. I tried 2 more coats with the same result. What technique can I use to fill the pinholes? CAREFUL!! If

Re: [RCSE] History Channel Topic

2001-04-26 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 4/26/01 8:59:32 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I haven't seen a complete WACO glider at any of the museums I have visited but there are parts of them on display at various places. See the National Soaring Museum, Elmira, NY. Good Lift! RCSE-List

Re: [RCSE] Celebs attending Cincinatti Mem Contest

2001-05-03 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 5/3/01 3:24:54 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Well The north and the south will be there to see Gordy in action..How about the east and the west?? As far as the East goes, you can have him with our great relief! We'll all be at the ESL contest in

Re: [RCSE] Multiplex IPD 7 Channel Micro Receiver

2001-05-08 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 5/8/01 12:29:18 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Can anyone tell me if some other manufacturers Rx crystal will work in the IPD receiver. JR (do a range check!). It is single conversion. Good Lift! RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News.

Re: [RCSE] cutting Kevlar

2001-05-18 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 5/18/01 8:32:18 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I wonder if the cloth cutter (like a reallly sharp pizza cutter) works on Kevlar? NO!! (in my experience) Good Lift! RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and

Re: [RCSE] Using shrink tube

2001-05-29 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 5/29/01 1:39:38 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What is the best way to use shrink tube? A butane fueled soldering tool with the hot air nozzle accessory tip works really well - very easy to put the right amount of heat in just the right place. Good

Re: [RCSE] Gravityless flight

2001-05-30 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 5/30/01 2:51:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Cottrill, Flash wrote: I'd like to answer this with some authority but my aerodynamic training is limited. My unauthorized comment would be, that the plane would take on what ever attitude the

Re: [RCSE] Re: [ScaleSoaring]Sport Scale

2001-06-13 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 6/13/01 1:04:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: if it is better to winch his DG 1000 5.5m off a winch with a bridal Yes, ROG, don't try to throw it - but I recommend using a bridle! (weddings are too emotional) Sorry, couldn't resist! Bungee from

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

2001-06-18 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 6/13/01 6:05:51 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Denny had one of the Terry L. 'pretty' fuses, and I was hooked. I pestered him for months to talk to Terry about getting one for me. He said Terry wasn't interested in producing any for sale but might

Re: [RCSE] Re: mono from Memphis Net Twine

2001-06-27 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 6/27/01 3:06:07 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Okay, I'll bite: what brand(s) of mono do the faithful RCSE readers recommend? I've been told PentagonLine and SpeedLine are good, though I've not found good sources for them yet. Not long ago, our

Re: [RCSE] Cumberland Soar for Fun (Pager Interference)

2001-10-20 Thread Raschow
Previous announcement did not include all frequencies with potential pager interference at the site. Use of ch 23, 24, 31, 32 NOT recommended! Good Lift! RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] Another Hall of Fame for USA

2002-04-11 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 4/11/02 7:21:11 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: He won the worlds with his Goblin.I think it was F3B That's Gobbler and F3B was the only international RC Soaring event back then - - well before your time, sonny. Good Lift! RCSE-List facilities

Re: [RCSE] FMA Extreme RX, been reveiwed used and already old news!

2002-06-12 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 6/13/02 12:21:10 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Check out their website for the new M5, here's a press release with lots of details on the new M5. And the first person to actually obtain one - please let us know! (advertising is a tad ahead of

Re: [RCSE] Airfoil to use for glider tug

2002-10-16 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 10/16/02 2:42:37 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Since this list has such an abundance of airfoil experts, I thought I'd ask here. Clark Y Good Lift! RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to

Re: [RCSE] Futaba 8UAF-S

2002-10-12 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 10/12/02 11:25:13 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Where can I buy an after market programming book for the Futaba 8UAF-S Tx. From Don Edberg. Try http:www.flash.net/~dynamic3/ Good Lift! RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send

Re: [RCSE] 6 pin deans source

2003-03-06 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 3/5/03 9:47:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I need a 6 pin deans or similar for a 2 servo wing. For a 2 servo wing you really only need a four pin Deans, since you can combine the 2 red (+) and black(-) wires on one pin each, with the remaining two pins

Re: [RCSE] Electronics Math 101

2003-06-07 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 6/7/03 11:40:57 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The question is: what kind of resistor do I need to solder in between the 12V deep cycle battery and this LED to get to the right voltage? Ben: Most LEDs want a current of about 20ma (.020 A) and an

Re: [RCSE] Thommys - model vario

2003-06-24 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 6/24/03 9:28:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does Thommys have an USA distributor USA dealer at http://www.picolario-usa.com/ FCC approval pending. Good Lift! RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe

Re: [RCSE] Futaba 9C

2003-07-29 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 7/28/03 12:28:23 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Is there a thermal drift problems? Maybe. But is it Tx or servos? Need to use a pulse meter type device to see which one (or both!) may have shifted from previously recorded neutral. The old Ace

Re: [RCSE] radio hits at contests

2003-07-30 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 7/30/03 11:26:18 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Why don't you guys at contests have some procedure for when people switch on their Tx , that would allow a pilot experiencing interference to let everyone know so those who just switched on could switch off

Re: [RCSE] LSF NATS

2003-07-30 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 7/30/03 11:49:02 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: A return of the LSF tournament that moved around the country would be in my opinion a great way to promote soaring and the participation of all LSF members. My memory may be seriously dimming (heck, I

Re: [RCSE] Controlhorns

2003-08-14 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 8/9/03 7:54:42 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does anyone know where the aileron/flap control horns much like the DU-BRO heavy duty control horn system (#866/7) only smaller and of brass(?) for sailplanes can be obtained? For one, Hobby Lobby. Other

Re: [RCSE] Number 111!

2003-09-11 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 9/10/03 5:31:43 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Please join the LSF officers in congratulating Brian on his achievement. Amen and Good Lift! Skip Schow V #46 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests

Re: [RCSE] New Thread

2003-09-18 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 9/17/03 11:29:43 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: t's time for the chicken cannon :-) How about a CAT-a-PULT! (with credit to the Wizard of Id) Good Lift! RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests

Re: [RCSE] Grey or Gray Cup

2003-10-06 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 10/6/2003 8:44:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I always thought "Gray" was the preferred way of describing the color of us old timers heads. My (retired) military ID card says "Grey" Good Lift!

Re: [RCSE] It's official now

2003-10-30 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 10/30/2003 6:15:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am proud to announce that Mike Remus, LSF # 6775, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, is now officially the League of Silent Flight's newest Level V. Please join the officers of the LSF in congratulating Mike (and his

Re: [RCSE] Re: Gordy/Dive Test Quote..AND a question :-)

2003-11-14 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 11/14/2003 10:33:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Should we trust the opinion of the MIT aerodynamicist (Mark), or the guy who thinks insults are the best way to convince someone of his point of view (Gordy)? Hmmm ... Well said! Read Mark, Delete Gordy;

Re: [RCSE] Source for sheet lead?

2003-11-15 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 11/15/2003 9:09:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I wonder if lead sheeting is used in areas where X-ray operators duck behind a screen or barrier. Yep. A friend's dentist did a new installation and friend was able to salvage a sizable chunk of ~1/16"

Re: [RCSE] Flyers in Washington DC CASA club

2003-11-28 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 11/27/2003 5:44:40 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have just arrived in the DC area for the weekend. I was wondering if any people will be flying at the CASA site Friday through Sunday. David Hobby - Operations Project Manager This is our Thanksgiving

Re: [RCSE] Ham Band Equipment

2003-11-28 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 11/28/2003 1:17:31 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm thinking about putting one of my Stylus transmitters on 50 MhzWhat comapnies still offer recievers on these channels..?? FMA, JR, Berg for a few. Good Lift!

Re: [RCSE] Evo Xtals

2003-12-04 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 12/4/2003 9:11:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: However, not all the 72mhz channel crystals were ever available, and I stopped waiting for my spare freqs. after two years , and sold the radio. Bill G. About 3 months (or so) ago, Karlton got in a BIG

Re: [RCSE] Thoughts on the Wright Bros. Centennial

2003-12-19 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 12/19/2003 4:43:45 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think it was left to a French person to come up with the first plane that'd we'd recognize as such. Glenn Curtiss was NOT French! Good Lift!

Re: [RCSE] Lithiums for Sale

2004-01-14 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 1/14/2004 1:57:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have two of the 200010s NEW from BFurgang and one dedicated charger http://superbatterypacks.com/orderform.htm Great for powering ornithopters. (Just keeps going and going) I bought 4 thinking I would

Re: [RCSE] Telario

2004-01-16 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 1/16/2004 6:26:48 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does anyone have the phone number for the U.S. distributor of the Telario Talk Vario? As I recall he's somewhere on the East Coast. I ordered the new model over a month and haven't heard a thing since then.

Re: [RCSE] Multiplex Royal EVO - the _real_ lowdown...

2004-01-16 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 1/16/2004 2:07:49 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Now if your even thinking of getting an EVO or you bought one YOUR DEALER SHOULD give you the PC INTERFACE cable FREE! So why did you charge me for the one I got with my P4000?! (At least the S/W was free,

Re: [RCSE] Subject: Re: What's this guy doing and why?

2004-02-18 Thread Raschow
"Snakes?!! I hate snakes!!" Good lift!

Re: [RCSE] RE: Sky Melody questions

2004-03-05 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 3/4/2004 8:30:09 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Picolario has in its basic unit only audible vario, voice altitude and battery voltage,no TEK, nor the other 15 features I mentioned. Picolario currently also has radio glitch reporting feature (attention!,

Re: [RCSE] Tow Plane recomendations

2004-03-12 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 3/12/2004 8:37:09 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am looking for arf/rtf tow plane recommendations, For that size sailplane, you are looking for a tug with a minimum of a Zenoah G62 or Brison 3.2 up front (4-5 Hp) and ~1600 sq in wing area. Several ARFs

Re: [RCSE] Electronics - New Stuff

2004-06-03 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 6/3/2004 10:30:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Just a thought, now somebody make it so!! ; ) Already so. Peruse this site http://home.nordnet.fr/~fthobois/ Good Lift!

[RCSE] Cumberland Soar for Fun 2003

2004-10-15 Thread Raschow
Announcing the 38th Annual SOAR for FUN on scenic Mount Knobbly in West Virginia near Cumberland, MD on 6-7 Nov 2004. Two fun-filled days of camaraderie and scenery that only mountain-top soaring in the Autumn can bring you! (weather permitting!) All are welcome, AMA required for pilots.

Re: [RCSE] hi-starts

2004-10-03 Thread Raschow
See also http://aerofoam.com/. Good Lift!

Re: [Spam] [RCSE] Wanted Sagitta XC kit

2004-10-25 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 10/25/2004 10:24:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Have you tried Dream Catcher Hobbies? Do it quick, it's shutting down end of this year! Good Lift!

[RCSE] Cumberland Soar for Fun - reminder

2004-11-03 Thread Raschow
Weather update: Per accuweather it will be cool (lows 30s, highs ~50) with (favorable for slope) WESTERLY WINDS (15+mph) Fri - Mon! Announcing the 38th Annual SOAR for FUN on scenic Mount Knobbly in West Virginia near Cumberland, MD on 6-7 Nov 2004. Two fun-filled days of camaraderie and

Re: [RCSE] Re:mantis - for Herr Philmeister

2005-04-15 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 4/15/2005 11:31:35 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Stud Bug No way! Stud implies male gender, a really bad choice for Manti - males are killed and eaten by the females after breeding. Good Lift!

Re: [RCSE] Sagitta XC

2005-05-26 Thread Raschow
I campaigned a couple of these (with some success!) back in the same era as Tom Kallevang. The last thing you want to do is lighten it up - the Sag-XC was designed with the max surface area allowed by the FAI definition for a model airplane. Even when ballasted to the max allowable 11 lbs (5 Kg),

Re: [RCSE] 8 hour day - Long!

2005-06-18 Thread Raschow
Sincere congrats - recalled some similar experiences! Good Lift! Skip Schow, LSF 166, V#46

[RCSE] CASA Mem. Open Contest (VA)

2005-08-23 Thread Raschow
Announcing: The 23rd Annual CASA Memorial Open RC Sailplane Contest on 10-11 Sept 2005 at Horsefeathers Aerodrome near Warrenton, VA. CATEGORIES/EVENTS: Unlimited (ESL Expert Sportflyer), Unlimited RES (Limited to RUDDER, ELEVATOR SPOILER controls) - NEW FOLKS, THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU!

Re: [RCSE] CASA Mem. Open Contest (VA)

2005-08-23 Thread Raschow
CORRECTION! Info website is www.soarcasa.org (sorry!). Good Lift! 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] Death to RCR

2005-08-24 Thread Raschow
Lots of folks complained about all the ads - me, I always felt it was the most comprehensive/convenient comparative shopping reference out there (and some good columnists and designs over the years). I'll miss it (particularly since I just renewed in May!). Good Lift! RCSE-List

Re: [RCSE] I made a glider video

2005-08-25 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 8/24/2005 11:36:34 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Not exactly up to Paul's standards. Pretty darn good I think! (love that yaw string). Good Lift! RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to

Re: [RCSE] Death to RCR

2005-08-25 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 8/25/2005 8:27:49 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: We lost a LOT more when Model Builder went down!! Roger that - RCM for shopping, MB for best content, Soaring Electric (the Ol' Buzzard Thornburg, first mag to publish decent electric motor

Re: [RCSE] T/D flying for $$$$$

2005-09-15 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 9/15/2005 2:39:01 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Any reason why not in T/D flying ? Been there, done that, it can work. Unless high luck factor tasks chosen, not much incentive for new folks/social flyers to attend. Consider your expected

Re: [RCSE] Black Hole

2005-09-15 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 9/15/2005 4:42:54 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The RCSE has become a black hole taking all messages I send about dual solenoids somewhere never to be seen again accept in my sent file. Why? I see a lot of sale items on RCSE?? Your service

Re: [RCSE] T/D flying for $$$$$

2005-09-15 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 9/15/2005 4:13:14 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The EAST is LEAST (likely to lose!) I'll see your crummy $20 and bump to $50! Kiesling, Lachowski, Glaab, pack your bags! (Gordy will be snuck in to make smoke other distractions) Good Lift!

Re: [RCSE] Cosmotec Gearbox

2005-09-21 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 9/21/2005 6:06:01 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: If that can't be done where can I buy a new one? http://www.nfmodels.com/html/accessories1.html GoodLift! RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe

Re: [RCSE] Aerotow?

2005-09-24 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 9/24/2005 12:51:38 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What should we know See http://www.scalesoaring.net/tow.html. Good Lift! RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please

Re: [RCSE] OOPS, MAJOR TYPO in Genie message

2005-09-28 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 9/28/2005 12:48:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Makes one appear eruditely But obviously does not improve grammar. Good Lift! RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] Fall Sloping, Cumberland?

2005-09-28 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 9/28/2005 1:18:01 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Anyone have more specifics? Announcement soon, stand by. Good Lift!

Re: [RCSE] Mystery Ship main wing rod

2005-10-05 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 10/5/2005 8:46:44 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Or, does anyone know where I could get something similar? _http://dixiepins.com/products/ej_pins_chart.htm_ (http://dixiepins.com/products/ej_pins_chart.htm)Good Lift! RCSE-List facilities

Re: [RCSE] Anybody make an electric Mantis fuse?

2005-10-10 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 10/10/2005 11:06:50 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Anybody make an electric Mantis fuse? Mantis is more a generic than specific term - certainly the more common fuses associated with it; the Sherm the Sperm type by Barnes, or the Pretty Mantis by

[RCSE] (no subject)

2005-10-18 Thread Raschow
Announcing the 39th Annual SOAR for FUN on scenic Mount Knobbly in West Virginia near Cumberland, MD on 5-6 Nov 2005.Two fun-filled days of camaraderie and scenery that only mountain-top soaringin the Autumn can bring you! (weather permitting!)All are welcome, AMA required for pilots.

[RCSE] Cumberland Soar for Fun

2005-10-18 Thread Raschow
Once more, with a Subject! Announcing the 39th Annual SOAR for FUN on scenic Mount Knobbly in West Virginia near Cumberland, MD on 5-6 Nov 2005. Two fun-filled days of camaraderie and scenery that only mountain-top soaring in the Autumn can bring you! (weather permitting!) All are welcome,

Re: [RCSE] Cumberland Soar for Fun GPS?

2005-10-20 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 10/20/2005 6:08:11 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Is this the place? Close - your marker is ~500 metersSouth of the clubhouse. Good Lift!

Re: [RCSE] Re: Polyester and epoxy, how to get them to play nice together?

2005-11-08 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 11/9/2005 12:59:41 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I don't use stinky polyester, the wife would never allow it, only epoxy resin, but, are there potential problems mixing between the two? You are in luck! Polyester will (usually) NOT cure in the

Re: [RCSE] Cumberland Soar for Fun Photos

2005-11-10 Thread Raschow
WOW, Don, I think you qualify for a new career! Those that may have passed these by should take a look. Note that the thumbnails page for each album only shows about 1/2 the contents -open the first pic and step thru the slide show to see them all. Good Lift! Skip In a message dated

Re: [RCSE] foam electric poly glider

2005-11-17 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 11/17/2005 7:39:31 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am looking for a semi indestructible self launching (electric) polyhedral (RE) glider. Anyone find a good one? Push E Cat from Polecataero. Good Lift! RCSE-List facilities provided by Model

Re: [RCSE] Anyone out there recall where the c/g is on a Windfree?

2006-01-11 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 1/11/2006 9:32:53 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Can't believe it,but misplaced my plans. When I built mine back in 1973, I marked the balance point at 2 1/2 from the LE at the wing root (just checked it). Presumably, I got that off the plans at

Re: [RCSE] Aerotowing

2006-01-11 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 1/11/2006 5:12:19 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What are the general rules of thumb regarding methods, setup and behavior? See http://www.soaringissa.org/Default.htm. John Derstine's links don't work anymore, but the ones that do cover the various

Re: [RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #6983

2006-01-18 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 1/17/2006 4:53:07 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have never heard that you could avoid channel conflict by using a PCM receiver. Failsafe and, perhaps faster or more solid signal handling were what I heard. Can anyone confirm this ability of a PCM

Re: [RCSE] Computer Guided Thermaling

2006-01-19 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 1/20/2006 1:44:50 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The old fashioned way? With a picolario stuck in yourear? I'm sorry... but i don't remember that from theold days You're too young - use of telemetering audio variometers in US RC soaring

Re: [RCSE] Computer Guided Thermaling

2006-01-19 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 1/19/2006 7:15:12 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Imagine if your glider could sense thermals by onboard electronics and actually soar them by itself. Maynard Hill (autopilot) and Walt Good (Thermal Sniffler) successfully collaborated on this a

Re: [RCSE] Wind Dancer Motor Upgrade

2006-01-21 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 1/21/2006 10:28:51 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What has worked for you? Astro 020 planetary gear BL, 7 cells, 12x10 Graupner folder. Good Lift!

Re: [RCSE] Floating Dog

2006-01-24 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 1/24/2006 9:57:26 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: That was good And a good thing it wasn't a catahoula that had been eating chocolate chip cookies! Good Lift! RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe

Re: [RCSE] convert this please

2006-01-27 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 1/27/2006 12:58:59 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Can anybody tell me how you use that to convert g/dm^2 to oz/ft^2? For that you don't need much help - just divide by 3! (well, it's pretty close!) Good Lift! RCSE-List facilities provided by

Re: [RCSE] convert this please

2006-01-27 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 1/27/2006 2:14:34 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Phil, use area to get the area conversion... centimeters2 to inches or foot 2 that give you area in our system. 81.7 dm2 = 8170cm2 = 8.79ft2 Then convert the wing loading using mass. 36.7 G = 1.29 or

Re: [RCSE] Insurance Question

2006-01-28 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 1/28/2006 1:33:21 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The verbage "Self Insured Retention" is a fancy way of saying "Deductible". I know I certainly couldn't afford a deductible this high You can't, but the AMA can ('cause we send them lots of

Re: [RCSE] Re: Winch chutes

2006-01-30 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 1/30/2006 1:31:37 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You can get those from Johnny Berlin. At 12:24 PM 1/30/2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Who makes those chutes that use a mesh instead of lines to the canopy? Who gets them from Mike Lachowski. Good

Re: [RCSE] Supras?

2006-01-31 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 1/31/2006 1:36:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Now that you've all been flying your Supras... we haven't really heard anything from you. Many of those Supra owners who have previously posted are currently experiencing a recurring climatological

Re: [RCSE] Out of Touch

2006-02-03 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 2/3/2006 3:55:15 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: There is some old nostalgia stuff, that's about it. Strange comment for the builder of "Barney Dancer"! (and there are anumber ofother contemporary Drela and others' designs to build "as-is" or

Re: [RCSE] Question about large scale or otherwise soaring....

2006-02-04 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 2/4/2006 11:02:50 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: know a couple of smaller sites, but am looking for maybe a moutain site capable of top landing, say in the Shenendoah Valley ???(Or anywhere within a couple hour drive of Richmond) See

Re: [RCSE]

2006-02-05 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 2/5/2006 10:35:26 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: a friend needs to contact Eric sanders From compufoil.com website: SoarSoft Software7682 Winfield Dr. Brighton, Mi 48116United States Phone: 1-810-225-1165 Good Lift!

Re: [RCSE] F3F Rules

2006-02-13 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 2/13/2006 6:28:59 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In which publication are the F3F rules found? http://www.fai.org/aeromodelling/documents/sc4Provisional event rules in the Soaring Competition section. Good Lift! RCSE-List facilities provided

Re: [RCSE] Carbon Supra #48 flies - weight 61 oz !

2006-02-17 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 2/16/2006 11:38:04 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Some may say I am a weight weenie. I say I am an engineer who knows how to trim out excesses and still keep the product reliable. Well, since YOU are the one who replaced your steel rods with CF of

Re: [RCSE] Molded Supra Antenna Placement - bottom placement

2006-02-17 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 2/16/2006 11:49:14 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I tried the thick walled plastic tube along the tailboom - worksbut only what I consider to be very marginal range (approx 120 feet). DARN! I was hoping Hartmut/Dave/Simon were on to

Re: [RCSE] Synthesized RF module vs multiple fixed modules?

2006-02-20 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 2/21/2006 12:15:36 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Any RF savants out there that can explain in scientific terms why a synthesized TX RF deck is either a good or bad idea? If one wants the option of more than 2-3 freq choices (to facilitate

Re: [RCSE] Synthesized RF module vs multiple fixed modules?

2006-02-21 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 2/21/2006 12:38:53 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In a message dated 2/21/2006 12:15:36 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Any RF savants out there that can explain in scientific terms why a synthesized TX RF

Re: [RCSE] Carbon Supra #48 flies - weight 61 oz !

2006-02-21 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 2/21/2006 10:44:21 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 99.9% of you guys will never build the line tension Mark is referring to. AMEN! Good Lift! RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL

Re: [RCSE] He still sees no need for Dial a channel, but I have -- for years

2006-02-21 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 2/21/2006 10:54:40 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The other factor involved IS the dial a crash potential. ALL of the current synth modules use the tiny dials, with tiny digits. It was why I urged all recently to invest in the Frequency

Re: [RCSE] Evolution of RC RF

2006-02-24 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 2/23/2006 8:13:11 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: But it is clear that we need more power/range than what current 802.11x can offer. Hence we will need to use another band and since we are peripheral RF users, being assigned more bandwidth or a new

Re: [RCSE] Evolution of RC RF

2006-02-24 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 2/24/2006 8:24:46 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Another little factoid about SS is that if you ever go out of range, your link is toast. Once it is broken your TX and RX cannot reacquire it. Not so! DX6 users have confirmed re-acquisition

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