Re: [RCSE] WOW! Did you see this month's RCSD? Check out pages 42 to 45!
Yeah, I noticed that you said you placed in your last 20 contests, including Missouri. This left me slightly confused. - Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] WOW! Did you see this month's RCSD? Check out pages 42 to 45! a pretty good article if I don't say so myself :-).http://www.rcsoaringdigest.com/pdfs/RCSD-2008/RCSD-2008-05.pdf ...
[RCSE] For all you dad's out there, from one of our past World F3J Team Members!
_http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQ-xP3JRWXA_ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQ-xP3JRWXA) I loved it. Gordy **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851)
[RCSE] Re: Kids Glider Pilotless Aircraft???
Great video But HmThat glider sure was noisy :-)) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQ-xP3JRWXA I loved it. Gordy - Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos.
Re: [RCSE] Re: Kids Glider Pilotless Aircraft???
I got a kick out of the box, and even more so the stuff inside. All in Chinglish, along the lines of All your base are belong to us The title is the actual name of the plane. One of my friends got a case of them from HK and handed them out at the field... Craig Allen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Great video But HmThat glider sure was noisy :-)) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQ-xP3JRWXA I loved it. Gordy - Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. 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 generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] FS1 requirements
Thanks to all of the response about FS1 requirements for a laptop application. and thanks to John Diniz for the tech support from Horizon. I have identified a laptop package that will run FS1 as it was designed to run. Regards to all of you that helped. Dave Corven. ---BeginMessage--- ---BeginMessage--- Dave, not all applications can take advantage of the second third or even 4th core in todays CPUs. When looking at minimum requirements it can be wise to consider the overall speed of each core as the max CPU speed you may utilize. In general games are notoriously bad at utilizing second + cores. Geek speak aside, unless someone from FS1 tells you that the program will use a second core/CPU then assume it wont and meet the requirements by making sure that any dual core+ is at the required speeds. After that make sure that your new system has an NVidia video chipset in it. Not sure if the Nvidia 8800 comes in a laptop but I would go for that if I could. On Wed, Apr 16, 2008 at 6:38 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: With the possible purchase of a laptop looming in the future I am trying to make sure that I get the right stuff. FS1 reccomends 2.8 GHz intel pentium processor and I have looked at the Intel Duo Processor 1.83 GHz/ 667Mhz.Can someone tell me if the stuff I am looking is going to do the job or do I need to go to an Intel core Duo 2.2GHz/800Mhz. or ??? Regards, Dave Corven.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 generally NOT in text format ---End Message--- ---End Message---
[RCSE] NIMH Rx Battery Packs
Questions, questions. I have going through my rx packs with a West Mountain analyzer ( 1 C) and charging with a Sirius Former (approx 24hrs @ 1C). So far I have 4 Intelect ( IB ) cells, 1200 mah (2) and 1400 mah (2), 2/3 A size, that have failed muster with 60% to 70% capacity with one 1400mah holding at 90%. My two nicad packs, 700 1100 mah, AA sized, have passed @ 95% and 93% respectively. The Intelect cells are no more than 2 to 3 years old with the nicads over 4 years of age. I am rapidly coming to the conclusion that the NIMH cells are only good for 2 seasons of flying, and the IB's less, on the average, as rx packs. What are others experience with these cells ? Regards, Dave Corven. 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 generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] polycarbonate fabric ?
Anyone have a good source for polycarbonate ripe stock fabric? Looks like mine went out of business :-( I need to cover a plane for my Dad ASAP Craig
[RCSE] I'm back in El Paso...
Without a freakin' glider... You? :p -- schrederman schrederman's Profile: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/member.php?u=13218 View this thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=849855 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 generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Re: Gas prices...
Car pool ! Why would you want to miss all that fun? -- Rich Burnoski Rich Burnoski's Profile: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/member.php?u=180195 View this thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=849859 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 generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Re: Gas prices...
Hi Rich, I car pooled once.. but every time I stopped for gas and opened the door the water ran out :) Now that right theres funny, I dont care who you are. For real, Great Idea I did the math and if several guys go together, it increases their chance to get in trouble by a factor of ten. (beers all around he says as his buddy gets a lap dance) Opps, smell a thermal got to go Yours WDKK -- WDKK WDKK's Profile: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/member.php?u=130621 View this thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=849859 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 generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Re: Istanbul F3J EuroTour Event
Marc, One day/some day, some one/ones might wake up and see what they are missed out on! Larry, keep up the good work. Cheers, Thomas Marc Gellart Wrote: Hey Ben, everyone is making over your appearance on History Channel, but you made and interesting comment, Under Larry's guidance and coaching, the Turkish Team is flying very well. What is up about this, is Larry now part of Turkish F3J management or what? Marc -- gliding Oz gliding Oz's Profile: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/member.php?u=128538 View this thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=850564 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 generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] TMSS goes MOM
TMSS Spring Challenge to go Man-On-Man for Expert Sportsflyer. We listened to some feedback, did some looking around for some more equipment, and decided to give MOM a try for our May 17 and 18 Spring Challenge competition in Smithfield, VA. We will still have Open Winch for the LSF-Ladder event. Junior/Novice will fly the LSF-Ladder task with the LSF-Ladder competitors. Register at the ESL url http://www.flyesl.com/ Local info here http://www.soartmss.com/ Consider yourself challenged (especially John Hauff)! Josh Glaab Thanks, Lou Cell: (757)771-1073 Office: (757)864-1159
[RCSE] Aerotow Fun Fly 4/25-4/27 (Des Moines, IA) TO BE RESCHEDULED
This aerotow has been cancelled. Unfortunately the current condition of the field and the weather forecasts are not cooperating. The sod farm is currently too wet to allow traffic of any kind, let alone repetitive foot traffic on any areas. We are forecasted to receive rain five of the next nine days so the condition of the field is not going to improve between now and next Friday. We hope to reschedule this for late June or early July. Rex Burton Kansas Soaring Electric
[RCSE] Re: JR/Specktrum 2.4 Stuff, Bet You Didn't Know This!
What's next that we don't know already? Is he gonna announce the election of Reagan to the presidency? Tom -- tewatson tewatson's Profile: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/member.php?u=118658 View this thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=851620 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 generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Re: Did I mention that I just completed another part of the CSS Silver Tasks?
Silver is the color of our future. Just for Men has an antidote. Good luck! -- dougalert dougalert's Profile: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/member.php?u=24060 View this thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=851812 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 generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Fw: TMSS goes MOM
Sorry if you get this more than once. I didn't know if the previous try worked. Thanks, Lou Cell: (757)771-1073 Office: (757)864-1159 - Original Message - From: Glaab, Louis J. (LARC-D205) To: 'Soaring@airage.com' Soaring@airage.com Sent: Fri Apr 18 10:27:03 2008 Subject: TMSS goes MOM TMSS Spring Challenge to go Man-On-Man for Expert Sportsflyer. We listened to some feedback, did some looking around for some more equipment, and decided to give MOM a try for our May 17 and 18 Spring Challenge competition in Smithfield, VA. We will still have Open Winch for the LSF-Ladder event. Junior/Novice will fly the LSF-Ladder task with the LSF-Ladder competitors. Register at the ESL url http://www.flyesl.com/ Local info here http://www.soartmss.com/ Consider yourself challenged (especially John Hauff)! Josh Glaab Thanks, Lou Cell: (757)771-1073 Office: (757)864-1159
[RCSE] TMSS goes MOM
Good Morning! TMSS Spring Challenge to go to Man-On-Man for Expert and Sportsflyer. We listened to some feedback, did some looking around for some more equipment, and decided to give MOM a try for our May 17 and 18 Spring Challenge competition in Smithfield, VA. We will still have Open Winch for the LSF-Ladder event. Junior/Novice will fly the LSF-Ladder task with the other LSF-Ladder competitors. Register at the ESL url http://www.flyesl.com/ Local info here http://www.soartmss.com/ Consider yourself challenged (especially John Hauff)! Josh Glaab Thanks, Lou Cell: (757)771-1073 Office: (757)864-1159 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 generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] TMSS to go to MOM
Good Afternoon! TMSS Spring Challenge to go to Man-On-Man for Expert and Sportsflyer. We listened to some feedback, did some looking around for some more equipment, and decided to give MOM a try for our May 17 and 18 Spring Challenge contest in Smithfield, VA. We will still have Open Winch for the LSF-Ladder event. Junior/Novice will fly the LSF-Ladder task with the other LSF-Ladder competitors. Register at the ESL url http://www.flyesl.com/ http://www.flyesl.com/ Much more info here http://www.soartmss.com/ http://www.soartmss.com/ Consider yourself challenged (especially John Hauff)! Josh Glaab p.s. please forgive the multiple e-mails if you get them, I am having some e-mail issues these days... Cell: (757)771-1073 Office: (757)864-1159
[RCSE] TMSS Spring Challenge to go to MOM
Good Morning! TMSS Spring Challenge to go to Man-On-Man for Expert and Sportsflyer. We listened to some feedback, did some looking around for some more equipment, and decided to give MOM a try for our May 17 and 18 Spring Challenge competition in Smithfield, VA. We will still have Open Winch for the LSF-Ladder event. Junior/Novice will fly the LSF-Ladder task with the other LSF-Ladder competitors. Register at the ESL url http://www.flyesl.com/ http://www.flyesl.com/ Local info here http://www.soartmss.com/ http://www.soartmss.com/ Consider yourself challenged (especially John Hauff)! Josh Glaab p.s. sorry for the multiple e-mails if you get them. I am having some e-mail issues. Cell: (757)771-1073 Office: (757)864-1159
RE: [RCSE] JR/Specktrum 2.4 Stuff, Bet You Didn't Know This!
I own (and use) the 9303 in 72 mHz, 2.4 Add on Module, and 2.4 Integrated. The only real difference between the 2.4 Module and Integrated that matters is the model memory. I may be a knucklehead (and I have the 72 and 2.4 Integrated on slightly different models, one on a Pike Perfect, and one on a Pike Perfect Light), but I don't notice any difference in response or in latency. I suspect that if I could A/B quickly back and forth between the two radios on the same plane, that I might notice a difference. Where this feature will pay off is on helicopters and/or 3D type electrics. ** Henry P. Schorz Executive Vice President - Chief Scientist ACT Litigation Services 27200 Tourney Road Suite 450 Valencia, Ca 91355 PH: (661) 284-6401 x232 FX: (661) 284-7654 ** Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments may be legally privileged and confidential. If you are not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender and permanently delete the e-mail and any attachments immediately. You should not retain, copy or use this e-mail or any attachment for any purpose, nor disclose all or any part of the contents to any other person. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 3:13 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Soaring@airage.com Subject: RE: [RCSE] JR/Specktrum 2.4 Stuff, Bet You Didn't Know This! Gordy, I guess what all this means is that the TX trnansmits your screw-ups faster to the plane? Gee, now everyone will see the plane swerve faster left and right as it approaches the spot. I'm glad I got the new 9303. Chris Original Message Subject: [RCSE] JR/Specktrum 2.4 Stuff, Bet You Didn't Know This! From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, April 18, 2008 12:47 pm To: Soaring@airage.com Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have owned an XPS conversion for my 9303 for some time and used it at the SWC in my Woody, the same carbon fuse challenges apply to their system but not much has been done by sailplaners to solve the install to make it work I'm new to the JR Spektrum systems so spending more time and thought on it right nowand like the rest of us, I've been nagging the experts with questions, so to minimize FAQ's I'll keep sharing what I find out.:-) I asked if there was a difference between a dedicated 2.4 9303 and a 9303 with a Spektrum 2.4 module, cuz you knowlike all sailplaners I'm cheap! :-) I had heard some thing on the fields about one being faster or some such so didn't pay much attention, but there really is a reason to get the dedicated 2.4 TX. Take a look, Integrated 2.4 has 2048 resolution and lower latency (faster response time) then the module system which reads the PPM data stream coming off the pins into the module. With the module the speed and feeling is the same as a PCM system. Also the integrated X9303 gives you Model Match (model is linked to the model number in the tx so if you're not on the correct model it don't work) and Servo Sync (data stream is changed so servos on the same surface receive data at the same time: most noticeable on heli collective and elevators on GS models). So there you go! :-) Gordy **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851) 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 generally NOT in text format 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 generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] 10th ANNUAL EAST COAST HAND LAUNCH CLASSIC.
Come join the Baltimore Area Soaring Society, along with many of the usual suspects and a few new converts at the 10th ANNUAL EAST COAST HAND LAUNCH CLASSIC. Its hard to believe 10 years will have passed since BASS began their two day flinging festival. So much for those who said hand launch was a passing fad! The venue remains unchanged, May 3rd 4th at the fantastic thermal generating Villa Maria. So why not take a peak at the website www.soarmd.org follow the instructions and sign up? Its time to knock off the cobwebs and get flying! As always there will be good company and great competition. See you there, Erich -- eschlitzkus eschlitzkus's Profile: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/member.php?u=76533 View this thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=853377 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 generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Sheldon Smith---Troll Boss
Sheldon Smith, Need to get in touch about turnaround trolls at NATSmy granddaughter wants to be sure you get her name for the upcoming NATS. Bruce -- bruceher bruceher's Profile: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/member.php?u=137693 View this thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=853686 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 generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] 72 Mhz in CF Plane
For those of you who are still flying 72Mhz, I just completed an interesting test on my Supra. THis may be old stuff to some of you. If it is useful, good -- if not, ignore it. I started with a Supra with a carbon center panel and regular tips. To keep from dangling antenna wires I extended the antenna and ran it to the right wingtip (about 32 inches are in the wingtip) I am using a JR9303 transmitter with a JR790 receiver. I've been getting about 100 feet on antenna collapsed range checks. While the thing has been OK -- even at contests, I can't say that I am overly impressed with the 100 foot range check. Today I tested an antenna configuration which I first saw Randy McCleave use. It consists of 80 inches of nylon coated stiff steel leader attached 1 1/2 inches from the receiver. It runs through the fuselage and boom and up the rudder and out the top (about 16 inches dangles free from the top of the rudder -- about 30 inches total is outside and away from any carbon. I tested both configurations in a controlled setting. The plane was mounted on a non-conducting stand which held it about 30 inches above the grass. The transmitter was held at arm length and abut 30 inches high. I measured the range from the front, each side and the rear using each antenna configuration. The configuration with the antenna in the wing checked out to a range of about 100 feet. The configuration with the antenna out the top of the rudder checked out to a range of about 350 feet. Both systems used about the same overall lengths of antenna and the same overall lengths of antenna not shielded by carbon. All I can figure is that the difference was due to the proximity of the tip antenna in the glass wing tip to the carbon spar. Anyway, I guess I'll be flying with McCleave setup. -- dharban dharban's Profile: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/member.php?u=31927 View this thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=854251 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 generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Re: Tech question for the guys that know
Ray, I have used 1/8 cf rod for stab axles, and had them break. This was on my Yardbird design, 130. I went back to steel rather than try to go to a bigger tube. My latest will use 1/4 cf tube for stab axles. Jack -- schrederman schrederman's Profile: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/member.php?u=13218 View this thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=854189 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 generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Re: 10th ANNUAL EAST COAST HAND LAUNCH CLASSIC.
I know Erich has some items to add to the treasure chest so I won't steal his thunder. I want to thank Castle Creations for providing 3 CC~BEC Rx Battery Eliminators. These will be very much appreciated by those flying larger electrics with up to a 6S LiPo pack. May I be lucky enough to win one. See you at the field in 10 days. John Appling -- John Appling John Appling's Profile: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/member.php?u=29982 View this thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=853377 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 generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] WTB: Espada RL Canopy
Brendon managed to lose the canopy for his Espada RL. If anyone has an extra they'd be willing to sell, please contact me directly - thanks [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- dave_beardsley dave_beardsley's Profile: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/member.php?u=6912 View this thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=854420 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 generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Re: Tech question for the guys that know
All I need to hear, thanks Jack. Ray http://www.skybench.com Home of Wood Crafters -- Ray Hayes Ray Hayes Skybench.com Ray Hayes's Profile: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/member.php?u=16498 View this thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=854189 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 generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Re: Gas prices...
Car pooling is a lot of fun as long as the driver doesn't snore. Regards, Dave Corven. -- Original message -- From: WDKK [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Rich, I car pooled once.. but every time I stopped for gas and opened the door the water ran out :) Now that right theres funny, I dont care who you are. For real, Great Idea I did the math and if several guys go together, it increases their chance to get in trouble by a factor of ten. (beers all around he says as his buddy gets a lap dance) Opps, smell a thermal got to go Yours WDKK -- WDKK WDKK's Profile: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/member.php?u=130621 View this thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=849859 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 generally NOT in text format 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 generally NOT in text format
RE: [RCSE] NIMH Rx Battery Packs
Ian, you are correct about the typo. Most if not all battery mfr's rate their batteries by discharging at the rated capacity as I was doing. CheapBatterypacks think the 1450 mah Elite 2/3a's are a better choice right now so I will try those, since thats all with decent capacity that fit's in my Supras. Regards, Dave Corven. PS. A few years ago I worked on a Jeep hydraulic suspension program over in Dunsbourgh, south west corner of your great country. also great people and wine. -- Original message -- From: Ian Roach [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dave, I have not used the particular brands of cell you refer to but, until recently, I was disappointed in the performance of all the NiMH cells I had used for Rx and Tx applications, and decided to change back to NiCd packs. I found that my NiMH packs were lucky to achieve their nominal capacity even when new, and that capacity deteriorated rapidly. Frequent cycling was necessary to keep them working satisfactorily. I hope your 1C charge rate for 24 hours is a misprint. This rate is far too high, and should be C/10. To get the best out of NiMH packs I found I had to cycle them, when new, at least three times, charging at C/10 until they were warm, and discharging at say 300mA. I use an uncontrolled charger for this purpose as I find chargers with peak detection frequently terminate the charge prematurely, or alternatively not at all, when operating at low currents. Occasional cycling by the same method is still needed. I got better performance this way, but was still not happy. More recently I have tried the Sanyo Eneloop NiMH cells in AA and AAA sizes. Their performance is outstanding. Their capacity is as specified by the maker. I have only been using them for about six months so it is probably too soon to say, but so far there is no sign of loss of capacity. They do not lose charge quickly while stored like other NiMH cells. Sanyo claims they retain 85% after a year and 90% after 3 months. In a test I found I still had 95% capacity after one month. I give them the full break-in treatment described above, though I think they would work quite well without it. In summary, my experience with NiMH cells was much the same as yours until I tried Eneloops. They have the energy density of other NiMH cells without the disadvantages, and they hold charge better than NiCd cells. And, at least around here, they cost no more than other NiMH cells. * Ian RoachKiama, NSW Australia [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: 61 2 4232 1775 * -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, 25 April 2008 11:21 AM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] NIMH Rx Battery Packs Questions, questions. I have going through my rx packs with a West Mountain analyzer ( 1 C) and charging with a Sirius Former (approx 24hrs @ 1C). So far I have 4 Intelect ( IB ) cells, 1200 mah (2) and 1400 mah (2), 2/3 A size, that have failed muster with 60% to 70% capacity with one 1400mah holding at 90%. My two nicad packs, 700 1100 mah, AA sized, have passed @ 95% and 93% respectively. The Intelect cells are no more than 2 to 3 years old with the nicads over 4 years of age. I am rapidly coming to the conclusion that the NIMH cells are only good for 2 seasons of flying, and the IB's less, on the average, as rx packs. What are others experience with these cells ? Regards, Dave Corven. 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 generally NOT in text format 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 generally NOT in text format
