Re: [RCSE] Electric tow plane
In a message dated 9/22/2003 9:27:53 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Is it possible to tow 3 meter scale gliders into the air by electric powered planes ? What kind of motors will be required ? I have been pondering on the same subject, except I want to tow larger gliders also. There are numerous tow planes to build (as I would build, not arf) and possibly one of the outrunner motors would be worth looking into. I do know that Dieter at Shredair has mentioned one of the Lehner motors/Reisenhaur(sp?) systems. Do you have some real money to spend on a system that works? I am posting on Ezone , see what feedback I will get, Eric
Re: [RCSE] $400 Zagi
In a message dated 9/6/2003 10:57:53 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm amazed moldies are as inexpensive as they are, given the huge amount of work and expense that goes into them -- Moldies? Zagies? You mean molded foam? A foam Zagi= Two strikes against a rational mindset..The third strike is the noise...In Central Point ,Oregon, model airplane flying is now restricted BECAUSE of Zagis...too loud and NOT a park flier. Eric
[RCSE] (RCSE) KV Discus(El servo) question
Fellow soaring enthusiasts, I have a Karel Vagenknecht Discus 2B, 4.3M span all molded plane that I just started putting together. The Elevator is operated by a servo made to be placed in the tail. The molded in area for that servo limits the depth of servo used, or it will protrude into the rudder leading edge. Anyone know what servo they used? Needs to be slightly bigger than the Volz micro-max I wanted to use, but case depth needs to be less. Eric
Re: [RCSE] (RCSE) KV Discus servo Q.
I addapted a Volz. Cut off tabs (don't tell Gordy) glued on new tabs from L stock with black CA. Now servo sits further into tail, no rudder rubbing. Eric (posting questions on RCSE =mother of invention)
Re: [RCSE] Best vehicle for RC transport
In a message dated 6/26/2003 4:17:04 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: While not as roomy as the Vette, the 2003 Nissan 350Z can carry at least 3 unlimited planes, 1 two meter, an RES ship and clothing for a long weekend. It cruises well at 80 mph, but is happier at 100+... :-) Steve Siebenaler Cincinnati, Ohio USA While not as fast as the Vette, the 2000 VW Eurovan can carry almost any plane, plus is a great place to get out of the sun, relax with a brew that the refer is full of, and catch some Z's after a hard day of flying. V6 powered, likes to cruise at 80-90, and still gets great mileage. Unfortunately, 2003 is the last year they will be produced by VW. Eric
[RCSE] Multiplex DG 600
Anyone have on NIB one that they want to sell? Eric
[RCSE] WTB: Multiplex Pilatus B4
NIB or whatever condition, let me know. Eric
Re: [RCSE] Stratos SL flies today!
Dave, all I know is that I have been abusing my electric Stratos SL for a few years with a total AUW of 135 oz. Diving square loops, slopeing it in 45mph wind and doing F3F turns..I don't think you have a thing to worry about. Eric
Re: [RCSE] A violation of the laws of nature?
Gee, I thought that Slopeheads were a violation of nature... Airwreck
Fwd: [RCSE] A violation of the laws of nature?
In a message dated 12/15/2002 6:57:23 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: foamy V Gee, I thought that Slopeheads were a violation of nature... Airwreck oops, left that word out... ---BeginMessage--- Gee, I thought that Slopeheads were a violation of nature... Airwreck ---End Message---
Re: [RCSE] Visalia photos...THE KILT!
I think Al said something about momentum and DLG, and the Kilt helps him get it all moving... Eric
[RCSE] Wanted, used but not dead F3F
how about a Wizard Compact ? ( dreaming ) what you got? Eric [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] RF Interference
Plane shot down. Any recommendations for a scanner besides the ICOM-R2 ? Eric RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] [RCSE]Stylus Module: expected lifespan?
I Have been having some very strange behavior with my Stylus in the last few days. At first I thought it was RFI, but now I am not sure. Airtronics did a tune up of the TX weeks ago, my Batteries in planes and Tx are in top shape, but I have lost control of two different planes after flying for about 1 1/2 minutes. One totaled, the other was not. All of this prompts me to ask..Do Modules have a certain behavior that they exhibit when (do they)? start going bad. Loss of radio signal by degrees? Exactly what is the scenario of one that is starting to malfunction? Any help here would be greatly appreciated. Eric RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Combat Fest on EagleButte March 23/24th and Potluck
In a message dated 3/15/2002 10:21:09 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey I to prefer scale but you have to support your local clubs. - Glenn W. Tri-Cities, Wa I support clubs from Utah to Oregon, Cal., to Washington, including MiD Columbia Soarers, and have the cards to show it. That does not mean I have to like foam. Eric RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Tips on fuse CG in 3M Fox?
OK, should I say lateral? To be even less confusing, essentially putting one wing tip just off the ground, the other pointing to the stars, and balancing the fuse. Trying to position ballast at the exact, or as close to neutral as possible. Ideas, other than TLAR with fingers? Eric RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Whatchabuildin?
A J.Higgins Avenger that has three lives so far. An Avionic D-99, then MAYBE a Lo-100. Eric RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] auto paints
In a message dated 11/22/2001 6:50:45 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: If you do decide to end up using a product like Imron, invest in a good quaility breathing gear, preferably a force fed fresh air supply or at the very least a quality respirator fitted with organic vapour cartridges and change them regularly. Imron contains isocyanate, very nasty stuff, cumulative build up in your body and you can become sensitised to it. Les. That includes eyecover as absorption through the eyes is also a reality. Eric Swenson RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] auto paints
In a message dated 11/21/2001 1:08:41 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Acrylic Lacquer may be what you want - it's what we often use, dries fast and thin and is fairly durable. Also I have had advice to use a drop a castor oil in the paint to 'plasticise' the it and prevent it cracking on the surface which will see far greater flexing than the steel auto body that the paint was designed for. Cheers All, Chris Bayley(NZ) It is actually a addative called elastosizer,( not castor oil, which some old timers used in nitro-cellulose lacquer.) And actually, the new age urathane auto paints can be flex controlled and are more durable than acrylic lacquer, and their handeling charastics can be modified for your climate and needs. Eric Swenson RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Ds tape?/ Are you reading this Dave Reese?
In a message dated 11/8/2001 4:46:24 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Where can I get a copy of the DS tape I heard the Nashville boys talking about last Sat?? TNX Brian Smith Lift ticket, Dave will send you one.. Eric Swenson RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] sailplanes as art
In a message dated 9/29/2001 6:34:37 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey now, I'm one of the luckey ones. I've got fourty foot open beam ceilings. So I hang all my planes from those like at the hobby shop or a small boys room...Now that the wife is used to it she even likes them. RobII Limited to one plane in our vaulted living room...currently a small un is up there, I should shock the wife with my 3.5M Fox, but then it ain't no hanger queen. Eric RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] wanted: an alive FVK K2
Any one want to sell it? Eric [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] [RCSE]Stylus battery packs
Looking for ready made, maybe even with the plastic housing, battery pack for the Stylus..nimh would be nice.. advice on where to get such an animal? Eric RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] motorcycles
I only fell once with my motorcycle many years...but I was traveling at 75mph. A safer sport/activity may be slope soaring with a lead sled in big winds...a real rush, like motorcycles, but it's the plane that hits the ground, not you. E. Swenson RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] RCSE) Soar Utah Advernture, the Video
Saw the premire of "Soar Utah" last night. A work of art, has to be Paul Naton's best one yet. All thumbs up! check out his website: radiocarbonart.com a must have. Eric Anton Swenson RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Re: Opinions (response to last weeks post)
Where is Rodney King now? Eric Swenson RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Re: Hitec Servo Problems/fixes...Get Voltz
I had a HS-81MG go out after 5 flights, and by go out I mean the motor shaft developed so much slo, it would not engage the gears above, just wouild travel from side to side. I sent it in, took out the other one, and got Voltz. Too many problemsa bad batch someone says?...get Voltz eric Swenson RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] HS-81 MG failure..what would you do? Stratos SL
Five flights on Stratos SL electric, (F27, 20 cells, AUW 130 0z.) pre-flight for 6th. flight showed problem with elevator (two servos under V-tail) found that the output shaft on the motor was moving from left to right approx. 1/8 inch. Garbage bin. question..would you put another HS-81 MG (rated 36oz.?) back in this plane, thinking that it was just a bad servo form the factory, or that these servos just won't hold up for a plane of this weight, and that Voltz should be put in(probably the largest servos that will fit would be Volts micro max) HELP Eric Swenson RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Brisk
Brisk 2 Has three flights, Perfect flawless condition. Voltz servos, 1100mah, just put in Rx and fly. $795 , shipping extra. On west coast. Eric at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] 4 pin connectors
I know there are some black 4 pin connectors out there, yes with pins much larger than Deans...Had some grey ones from Shredair, no longer in stock. Multiplex are ok, but on the small side. Anyone know where to get such an animal? Eric RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] 4 pin connectors
Need heavy duty 4 pin connectors..not Deans or Multiplex..Have heard of some black ones..any help?? Eric RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Multiplex covering
Just got through trying to iron down the Very thin and quite easily torn covering on a nice Multiplex Pilatus B4.This is the first pre-covered Multiplex model I have ordered (have always covered my own before, sometimes glass) Has anyone else noticed that the MPX covering is not up to par, to say the least? Eric RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Re: Hawk attack, again
Its their airspace dude, take your aggression out on other foamies, not the birds, OK? E.A.Swenson RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Re: Battery life/goodness
Battery charging problems? Try the Sirius Battery Charger, its a pulse charger and takes care of memory problems. Try Search for the address of Sirius.. Eric in Eugene RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Re: Can hawks do a loop????
The question reminds me of flying a Blazer last year on our slope not long after my Fun One was knocked down into the woods by a Goshawk. Upon seeing this type of Hawk chase me I decided to dive, then go up into a loop. Hawk followed until he realized he was upside down. At this point he bailed out, actually turning his head and body away from my plane, now inverted above him..It was a sight to see. So I would say, not quite a loop, maybe half a loop. Eric Swenson RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Shredair.com
I said the Spiro was a great plane, not a place, but it did put me in a good place..unlimited and very fast. Check it out. Eric Swenson RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] the Shrike
I want one. A beautiful wingeron, does anyone know who makes it? Thanks E. Swenson RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[RCSE] Re: Hawks that follow planes into lift...
Just a note on Hawks: Last year I was in the final leg of a landing at a rock, stump and gravel infested soaring site here in the Oregon Willamette valley when out of nowhere a Goshawk( I think) dropped out of the sky and hit my wingtip and knocked my Fun One into the canopy of the forest. Quite a shock. It was found about a year later, not much good except the rx. such is my experience with Hawks, or at least one with a grudge.. Eric Swenson RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
