[RCSE] eneloop question
Do the Eneloop cells require forming like the conventional cells? That is, should a pack made of Eneloop cells be slow charged/discharged serveral times before use? Robert Samuels ... St. Louis _ Making the world a better place one message at a time. http://www.imtalkathon.com/?source=EML_WLH_Talkathon_BetterPlace
[RCSE] organic
George: I used Hitec HS125s in the ailerons and a JR DS368 in the flap. Ruddervators are moved by Hitec HS60s. Robert Samuels ... St. Louis _ Change the world with e-mail. Join the i’m Initiative from Microsoft. http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/Join/Default.aspx?source=EML_WL_ChangeWorld
[RCSE] Graphite2 wing needed
Does anyone have a Graphite2 wing they wish to sell? Or just the center panel? I'd even consider an entire plane. Please call me ... 314/477-6778 Robert Samuels ... St. Louis _ Give to a good cause with every e-mail. Join the i’m Initiative from Microsoft. http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/Join/Default.aspx?souce=EML_WL_ GoodCause
[RCSE] 9303 w/2.4 module question
I have a 9303 with a 2.4 module. The 2.4 antenna mount uses a plastic adapter which screws in to replace the 72 mhz antenna. Is there any reason I cannot simply mount the 2.4 antenna on top of the collapsed 72 mhz antenna? In other words, do I have to remove the 72 mhz antenna? Robert Samuels ... St. Louis _ Get Free (PRODUCT) RED™ Emoticons, Winks and Display Pics. http://joinred.spaces.live.com?ocid=TXT_HMTG_prodredemoticons_052008
[RCSE] 2.4 drop out
This is in regard to Don Richmond's loss of plane due to the 2.4 receiver taking too long to reboot. Horizon will upgrade any DSM2 receiver (including the AR6100) to what they call Quick Connect. They do something to the firmware whatever that is so that if the signal is lost it does not go through a 2-5 second re-boot. It just reconnects in an instant. And they do this at no charge. Also they replaced the antennas with a wire that had more flexible insulation. And replaced the harness that connects the main receiver with the remote receiver as the grey wire had the same brittle insulation as the antennas. All for the same price. Robert Samuels ... St. Louis _ Windows Live Hotmail is giving away Zunes. http://www.windowslive-hotmail.com/ZuneADay/?locale=en-USocid=TXT_TAGLM_Mobile_Zune_V3
[RCSE] 2.4 install how to?
Ben Clerx and others have gone all 2.4. I'd certainly appreciate it if he (they) would share the specifics of their installations. For me, particularly, in the Organic and in a TabooGt, if possible. Larry Jolly showed me his installation in a Blaster2. Anyone else out there with successful real life installations who will share the information? Robert Samuels . St. Louis _ Shed those extra pounds with MSN and The Biggest Loser! http://biggestloser.msn.com/
[RCSE] Larry Jolly
Larry: Please ping me. I need some 2.4 moral support. email = [EMAIL PROTECTED] Robert Samuels .. St. Louis _ Climb to the top of the charts! Play the word scramble challenge with star power. http://club.live.com/star_shuffle.aspx?icid=starshuffle_wlmailtextlink_jan
[RCSE] Futaba stuff for sale
Dan: I'm interested in some of the stuff. Please contact me. I can't figure out how to reply to you directly. My email is [EMAIL PROTECTED] Robert Samuels St. Louis _ Need to know the score, the latest news, or you need your Hotmail®-get your fix. http://www.msnmobilefix.com/Default.aspx
[RCSE] Antenna Follies
I had a transmitter antenna problem last year. My Futaba 8 U has a Smiley Rubber Ducky antenna. This attaches by means of a spring loaded bayonet mount. Due to the design the spring loading allows the mating pin to flex back and fourth a bit. After years of use I found the pin had broken off and that I had been flying with the antenna connection just barely touching. I think that is what caused the crash of my Organic at last years Nats. So I bought a new Rubber Ducky antenna assuming I would get a few more years of use before it failed. I was wrong. I just checked it and found it had failed the same way. After only a few months of use. Probably due to all the HL flying I've been doing which causes a lot of flexing of the spring loaded mount back and fourth during the launching process with it's attendant mating pin flexing. Glad I caught it during a shop check. Robert Samuels .. St. Louis _ Helping your favorite cause is as easy as instant messaging. You IM, we give. http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/Home/?source=text_hotmail_join
[RCSE] Airtronics servos
I had 6 of them in a plane. 2 did not center. Robert Samuels .. St. Louis _ i’m is proud to present Cause Effect, a series about real people making a difference. http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/MTV/?source=text_Cause_Effect
[RCSE] 2.4 install problems
I bought a 2.4 9303 and installed an AR6200 in an Organic which has an all Kevlar nosecone. But it does not work. I put the main receiver in the nose with the antennas fore and aft and the remote receiver on the bottom of the fuse behind the tow hook with the antennas exiting the fuse through small holes so that the antennas were pointing left and right. The range is lousy. I put an AR6100 in the nose of a DLG TabooGt (all carbon fuse) with the antennas sticking out the sides so it looks like a little catfish. The range was poor. So I extended the antennas by laying a piece of insulated wire along side the original antennas held with heat shrink so that the new wire was 31 mm longer than the original antennas. This gave me decent range and I've flown it successfully. But I don't like all that wire sticking out in the airflow. I'd like a better arrangement but can not think of one. Does anyone know of any successful installations in these planes? Or have suggestions? Thank you Robert Samuels St. Louis _ i’m is proud to present Cause Effect, a series about real people making a difference. http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/MTV/?source=text_Cause_Effect
[RCSE] dlg boom bend photo
I remember seeing some photos of dlg launches in the days of smaller diameter booms showing a decided bend in the boom just before release. Can anyone remember (where to find) these photos? Robert Samuels ... St. Louis _ Stay in touch with old friends and meet new ones with Windows Live Spaces http://clk.atdmt.com/MSN/go/msnnkwsp007001msn/direct/01/?href=http://spaces.live.com/spacesapi.aspx?wx_action=createwx_url=/friends.aspxmkt=en-us 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] sequenced DLG launch photo
El Senhor Gustavo Exel supplied me with a nice boom flex photo. Now, does anyone have the multi-sequence photo showing a DLG launch. It showed the plane at about 6 inch position changes all the way through release and into the climb out. Robert Samuels ... St. Louis _ Get today's hot entertainment gossip http://movies.msn.com/movies/hotgossip?icid=T002MSN03A07001 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] lithium AA bateries
They are not rechargable. They are E2 Energizer Lithium. They are not identified in any other way. No adjectives, adverbs or modifiers. Simply Lithium. Robert Samuels ... St. Louis From: Vince Herman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] lithium AA bateries Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2006 13:16:53 -0800 (PST) I suspect that these might be the NON-rechargeable Lithium Alkaline batteries. Does the packaging mention recharging anywhere? Vince --- Robert Samuels [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just bought some lithium AA bateries for use in my digital camera. They are 1.5 volt cells. I don't understand how they can be 1.5 volts when lithiums are 3 volts. Can anyone explain it to me? Robert Samuels ... St. Louis __ Check out the New Yahoo! Mail - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. (http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailbeta) 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 _ Try Search Survival Kits: Fix up your home and better handle your cash with Live Search! http://imagine-windowslive.com/search/kits/default.aspx?kit=improvelocale=en-USsource=hmtagline 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] lithium AA bateries
I just bought some lithium AA bateries for use in my digital camera. They are 1.5 volt cells. I don't understand how they can be 1.5 volts when lithiums are 3 volts. Can anyone explain it to me? Robert Samuels ... St. Louis _ Stay in touch with old friends and meet new ones with Windows Live Spaces http://clk.atdmt.com/MSN/go/msnnkwsp007001msn/direct/01/?href=http://spaces.live.com/spacesapi.aspx?wx_action=createwx_url=/friends.aspxmkt=en-us 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] xtremelink
Has there been anymore information about this radio system? Is it for real? Anyone know? Robert Samuels ... St. Louis _ Stay in touch with old friends and meet new ones with Windows Live Spaces http://clk.atdmt.com/MSN/go/msnnkwsp007001msn/direct/01/?href=http://spaces.live.com/spacesapi.aspx?wx_action=createwx_url=/friends.aspxmkt=en-us 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] Spektrum Range Test *********
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 ... St. Louis _ The next generation of Searchsay hello! http://imagine-windowslive.com/minisites/searchlaunch/?locale=en-usFORM=WLMTAG 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] Epoxy odors
I'm no expert on adhesives but I don't experience any odor problem (or any odor) when using hobby shop epoxy. However the polyester stuff has a very strong and unpleasant odor. Could you have gotten that by mistake? Robert Samuels ... St. Louis From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: rc Soaring Exchange Soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] Epoxy odors Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 09:24:36 -0700 Is there an odorless epoxy on the market I can use for servo mounts and other similar applications/ I'm not talking about glassing wings or building a fuse, just simple installation jobs where a small amount of epoxy is needed. 2 words.. Exhaust Fan! Mark Mech www.aerofoam.com 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 _ All-in-one security and maintenance for your PC. Get a free 90-day trial! http://www.windowsonecare.com/trial.aspx?sc_cid=msn_hotmail 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] Foil Wing Bags joining edges
When using the foil/bubble wrap from HomeDepot there is an easy way to join the edges. Using a straight edge about 1/4 inch in from the edge, cut through one layer of foil. Then peel back the strip. You will then have some of the bubble plastic left where you peeled off the strip. Do that with the other edge you wish to join. Place the exposed plastic on the edges together and seal with a hot covering iron. My explanation is not very elegant, sorry. It's the best I can do today. Robert Samuels ... St. Louis _ Windows Live Spaces is here! Its easy to create your own personal Web site. http://spaces.live.com/signup.aspx 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] How high?
Some time ago I put an Avocet wrist altimeter into my 3.2 meter plane and thermalled it up to where I could barely see it. The altimeter max. alt. read 2,400 ft. Recently I read a review of a small on board max. altitude recording thingee and the reviewer said he thermalled his 3 meter up to 2,300 ft. at which point he could barely see the plane. I've had a guy tell me he was able to fly his plane to over 3,500 ft. as measured by a full scale plane that was at the same altitude. (the r/c pilot was on the ground). I don't believe him. Who, among you, have measured how high you can see (fly) your 3 meter? How high were you able to go and still control the plane? Robert Samuels ... St. Louis _ Check the weather nationwide with MSN Search: Try it now! http://search.msn.com/results.aspx?q=weatherFORM=WLMTAG 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] how high really
I'm now a believer. I believe that people believe what they are telling us. But these distances certainly far exceed my weak vision. I'm not an expert at anything much less how far one can see an object. But if anyone out there can give us some research based information on far a human can discern an object like a 3m sailplane I'd sure like to hear it. Robert Samuels ... St. Louis _ Get the new Windows Live Messenger! http://imagine-msn.com/messenger/launch80/default.aspx?locale=en-ussource=wlmailtagline 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] lost stab pockets
After the Nats I could not find the stab pocket from my plane bag. It's one piece, rectangular and red. The inside is black fuzzy material. I think the size is about 24 inches by 14 inches. Please let me know if you found it. It will be lonely without me. Thanks, Robert Samuels . St. Louis _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ 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] lost stab pockets
I lost the stab pockets from my plane bag at the Nats. It's rectangular, about 24 inches by 14 inches and is fuzzy black material inside. If anyone found it I'd appreciate getting it back. Thanks, Robert Samuels .. St. Louis _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ 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] stab pocket found
It never was really lost, just mislaid. Thanks, Robert Samuels ... St. Louis _ Dont just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ 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] 220 nimh battery source
I suggest you try www.radicalrc.com Robert Samuels ... St. Louis From: Tom Broeski [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Soaring@airage.com CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] 220 nimh battery source Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2006 08:43:51 -0400 Looking for a source for 1/2 AAA nimh HL battery packs Got last ones from Mike Richter at Dream Flight, but he's building a new shop and I don't see them on his site anymore. Tom Broeski 32 Mount View Dr Afton, VA 22920 540 943-3356 fx 943-4178 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 _ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ 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] Problems with GE Silicone II
I installed two JR 281 servos in a HL pod made of hybrid Kevlar/carbon cloth using GE Silicone II. After a bit of use one servo popped loose. I reinstalled it with Silicone II. The Silicone did not cure. I tested the Silicone by squeezing a bead on a piece of paper in the open and it did not cure. I got a new tube. Tested it in the open and it cured. Re-installed the servo and the portion of the Silicone that squeezed out from beneath the servo cured but the film between the servo and the pod did not. Then the servo quit working. No response whatsoever. I don't know if the servo failure is related to anything. I don't know what's going on at all. Can anyone help me? I'd like to use Goop but I think I'm locked into using Silicone since I used it first. Am I correct? Or is there a way of decontaminating the Siliconed surface? Robert Samuels ... St. Louis _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ 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] Silicone
The reason I used Silicone II is that it does not release acetic acid when it cures. However it does not seem to cure for me. I remember reading here that the Silicone II was ok for servos. Anyone have a solution for the problem I'm encountering? I now know not to do what I did, but I did it and now I need a remedy. Hlp! Robert Samuels ... St. Louis _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ 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] wiring Mantis
Sounds like a bad (or in need of charging) receiver battery. Robert Samuels ... St. Louis From: Lincoln Ross [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Soaring Soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] wiring Mantis Date: Sun, 04 Jun 2006 00:38:24 -0400 Have just wired my Mantis, and the tail servos work fine, but the wing servos twitch and/or vibrate. The flap servo seems to work fine but make extra noises, the others just vaguely move as commanded by the transmitter sticks but jump around a lot. I tried putting a capacitor between signal and ground near one of the wing servos, but it didn't make much difference. This has worked for me before. I've got the wires twisted to try to prevent interference. Rx is in nose with battery, then a cable runs to a DB9 which connects with one from the wing. The power wires are doubled up to cut resistance, and I've got double pins on most of the connections at the DB9 (except flap signal). Doubled up pins are connected with each other. Suggestions? Thanks, Lincoln Ross 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 _ Dont just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ 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] incidence
Some time ago I was assembling a new unlimited ship and queried this group as to what incidence was correct. I got lot's of answers from very knowledgeable people (you might want to check the archives). The suggestions ranged from 0 degrees to 2.5 degrees. The most cogent response was from a gentleman in Germany who suggested 1.75 degrees which I used and which gave me very satisfactory results. I now realize that virtually any setting within this range will work fine. One very practical suggestion was to use just a little bit. Robert Samuels ... St. Louis From: Ed Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #7744 Date: Sat, 03 Jun 2006 17:15:47 -0400 Looking for Advice on Wing Incidence. I am looking forward to flying in the June ESL event at LISF on Long Island. I hope to see some of you there. I have a old yellow and blue Airtronics Legend that I am trying to tune up. I picked up a wing incidence meter and am trying to set the wing/h-stab incidence. I don't have a recommended spec so I am trying to shoot for something reasonable. If I set the stab at 0 degrees on my GP incidence meter, the wing measures 1.5 degrees below the zero. I guess that would be 1.5 degrees positive relative to the stab, correct? Any recommendations on a good starting target? It used to be more but I added 1/32 in shims under the rear wing hold down to raise the back of the wing about 6 months ago and it seemed to fly better. So I bought the incidence meter and want to set it correctly. Unfortunately I have no idea if I am right on the money or way off. I have the build manual but there is no recommendation in the book. Would a 0 degree difference between the wing and the stab be a reasonable starting point? I am thinking that there should be some difference but I may have too much. I hope to be able to upgrade to a Mantis or similar by the end of the summer, but for now this is what I have to fly. Until then, I will chalk up the work I do on this plane as a learning experience. Any advice would be appreciated. Best Regards, Ed Anderson Long Island Silent Flyers [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 _ Is your PC infected? Get a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfee® Security. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 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] heatshrink
try RadicalRC.com Robert Samuels ... St. Louis _ Dont just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ 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] casting lead
I want to cast some lead for ballast into a shape resembling a stick of butter. I have the lead and a torch that puts out enough heat to melt the lead but I don't have a ladle nor a mold. I prefer not to spend much (if any) money for these items as it will be a one time project. Does anyone know what I can use to melt lead in and how to construct a one time mold (cheaply)? Robert Samuels ... St. Louis _ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ 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] favorite tool
My favorite tool is a long metal tweezers. Robert Samuels St. Louis _ Is your PC infected? Get a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfee® Security. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 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] Wanted: 2M tail planes
I would like to buy (or receive as a gift from someone very generous) a broken fuse with salvageable tailplanes to use on a 2M. I intend to install them on a WACO 2M which I plan to convert to an electric powered hotliner. I'm not picky and can use either cross or v-tail. Robert Samuels St. Louis _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ 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] Berg receivers
I installed a Berg 5 ch receiver in my DLG. It worked ok when I was alone at the field. This Sunday I was flying near other flyers. When my plane got to within 20-30 feet from another transmitter it stopped responding and crashed. I duplicated the conditions and verified the response (ie: no response). I called Castle Creations this morning and was advised that these receivers were defective. The tech told me that Berg did a disservice to Castle by cranking out a whole bunch of below standard receivers just before selling itself to Castle. They will replace them with a new (hopefully working) receiver. Robert Samuels St. Louis _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ 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] unsubscribe
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[RCSE] Still using aileron differential?
I recently followed a link provided by Phil Barnes to a message posted by Dr. Drela. The message was that Dr. Drela did not use aileron (flaperon) differential in DLG planes. The rational was that the differential caused some unwanted pitch changes. My questions concern the application of Dr. Drela's theory to the larger planes. I wonder whether you all (experts): 1) still use aileron differential in 2 and 3 meter planes and 2) still couple the ailerons to the flaps (so they act as flaperons) Robert SamuelsSt. Louis _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ 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] Still using aileron differential?
Mark Drela wrote I use about 12 deg of full-span camber on launch, and trim close to stall. I don't want any downward TE deflection in this condition. I don't understand not wanting any downward TE deflection in this condition Isn't camber a downward deflection?Maybe I'm not understanding something. Robert Samuels.St. Louis _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ 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] Graphite 2 tow hook ?
From: D Hauch [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] Graphite 2 tow hook ? Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2005 03:09:43 -0700 Hey guys, Yes it does. Seems like Vladimir ran out of ideas at that point and just made it that way. I find the ballast works OK by making the ballast rod just a bit smaller than the diameter of the ballast tube so that it clears the tow hook. I manage to get up to 23 oz of ballast in it without much work. Robert SamuelsSt. Louis Whats the deal with the tow hook assembly coming up into the ballast tube area, I don't get it ? They have a slot in the bottom of the tube so the hook assembly comes into the tube. How do you use the tube ? Dave Hauch www.git-r-built.com 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 _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ 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] Flight characteristics of MH32
I have a Graphite2 and an Organic and I had a Magic all with MH32 airfoils. I love it. MH32 flys just like any other airfoil but, for me, flys better than any I've previously flown. For launch I droop full span. Landing, drop flaps and droop (yes droop) the ailerons a bit. Thermaling is mostly without camber. If camber is used only a tiny bit is needed (1 or 2 degrees) and I use full span (same droop on flaps and ailerons). I don't use reflex for speed as just putting the nose down does the job for me. Robert Samuels...St. Louis From: Stan Myers [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes I've purchased an xtail 128 MH32 sailplane. I have the throws for it, but have no idea of how the MH32 behaves. 1. Does it like flaps/ailerons droop on launch, details please 2. Landing flaps/crow? 3. Thermaling, some flaps/ailerons 4. Speed, + flaps/aileron? Many thanks, really don't want to reinvent the wheel. Stan _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ 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] IFO CG?
Mine flys fine with the cg 5 inches behind the crosswise spar. Robert Samuels.St. Louis From: Bill Swingle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Bill Swingle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] IFO CG? Date: Thu, 19 May 2005 14:52:49 -0700 I'm returning my IFO Mk3 to flying status. Anyone happen to know the CG location? Interestingly, it appears that my CG was ~5 3/8 behind the crosswise spar. Yet, I asked an IFO rep and he said it was about 3.5! A little difference I expected. But ~2 is way too much. Where's your IFO CG location? (if you happen to have one) Bill Swingle Janesville, CA 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 _ Dont just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ 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] FS WACO Magic TD Sailplane
For Sale: WACO Magic. 138 inch wingspan. Wings, stabs, fuse made by Phil Barnes. MH32 airfoil. Details and photos at: www.mvsaclub.com/forsale.htm Robert Samuels.St. Louis _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ 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] Incidence/Decelage?
When I was assembling my WACO Magic with MH32 airfoil I had that same question. I presented the question to RCSE and received numerous replies which can be seen on the archives. One gentleman in the UK measured two planes with this airfoil and advised me (if I recall correctly) that it was 1 3/4 degrees. Phil Barnes said he sets up his Mantis with about 1/16 inch rise under the front of the pylon. Martin Kopplow did quite a bit of research and confirmed 1 3/4 degrees (positive) was best. That is how I set up the Magic (which will shortly be for sale) which flys beautifully. Robert Samuels..St. Louis _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ 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] Ideas needed to fix bad paint spots
No. Sorry. Getting the paint off was the only success I ever had. From that point on I usually do a lousy job. Robert Samuels.St. Louis From: Harley Michaelis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Robert Samuels [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [RCSE] Ideas needed to fix bad paint spots Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2005 15:24:52 -0800 Hi Robert. . .thanks . . . okay, let's say the paint is off in the bad spots. . .what about the other questions? Any success stories to pass on explaining how to fill, prime and repaint to match up with the adjacent paint? Reappearing pinholes? I've found that rubbing alcohol easily removes Krylon paint from glass surfaces. I use toilet tissue wetted with the alcohol. What do those of you do, who bag wings in which the waxed carriers have been painted, when the paint does not transfer in a spot or flakes off? How do you fill the spot, fill any exposed weave level it to adjacent paint, prime, repaint, avoid overspray and finish it off to look uniformly smooth and shiny?How do you handle pinholes that, after being filled and wet sanded down, reappear on application of new paint? How would you remove adjacent remnants of old paint (Krylon) to start over new, without harming the underlying foam core? Acetone will remove paint, but ruin foam. What solvent do you use or by what technique do you remove all paint down to the epoxy? How would you then fill exposed weave? Specifically what filler products to you use, then what primer, what paint? Please explain your entire technique if you have one that works well. 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 _ Is your PC infected? Get a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfee® Security. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 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 _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ 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] Ideas needed to fix bad paint spots
I've found that rubbing alcohol easily removes Krylon paint from glass surfaces. I use toilet tissue wetted with the alcohol. Robert Samuels.St. Louis From: Harley Michaelis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2005 20:29:01 -0800 What do those of you do, who bag wings in which the waxed carriers have been painted, when the paint does not transfer in a spot or flakes off? How do you fill the spot, fill any exposed weave level it to adjacent paint, prime, repaint, avoid overspray and finish it off to look uniformly smooth and shiny?How do you handle pinholes that, after being filled and wet sanded down, reappear on application of new paint? How would you remove adjacent remnants of old paint (Krylon) to start over new, without harming the underlying foam core? Acetone will remove paint, but ruin foam. What solvent do you use or by what technique do you remove all paint down to the epoxy? How would you then fill exposed weave? Specifically what filler products to you use, then what primer, what paint? Please explain your entire technique if you have one that works well. 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 _ Is your PC infected? Get a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfee® Security. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 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] DAD Tina Servo Arms
I believe that these are the same as the Hitec hs80. Robert Samuels.St. Louis Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 15:26:43 -0800 Is there a source of a replacement servo arm for the DAD Tina? Thanks, Dave 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 _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ 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: [RCSE]Futaba For sale
Please indicate price. From: Laszlo Horvath [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] For sale Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 02:23:12 - Brand new Futaba for sale. Model 9CA-PCM. TX only. Never been used, in the box. Les 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 _ On the road to retirement? Check out MSN Life Events for advice on how to get there! http://lifeevents.msn.com/category.aspx?cid=Retirement 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] dead battery question
Thank you for the information and advice. What you suggest is, in essence, what I do. I have an Orbit charger and a Sirus charger. I also have voltage monitors in my planes. The packs with the cells I revived from the dead are not used in serious flying. Robert Samuels..St. Louis From: Kurt W. Zimmerman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: soaring@airage.com CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] dead battery question Date: Sun, 26 Dec 2004 20:21:32 -0500 Date: Sun, 26 Dec 2004 17:14:48 -0600 From: Robert Samuels [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] dead battery question Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Twice i've had single cells in a pack become dead. That is, the cell(s) in question had no voltage. On the advice from a local battery supplier I shocked the cell(s) by touching the leads from a 12 volt battery to the bad cell for an instant. It caused some sparks when I touched the positive to positive and negative to negative. It appears to have revived the cells and the packs now function normally and have run through charge/dicharge cycles showing full capapcity. Immediately after the shock the previously dead cell had a no load voltage reading of 1.2 volts. Remember, the ?touching of leads was for an instant only. I offer this story for ?information only and have no idea if it is good advice. But it worked for me. Robert Samuels..St. Louis Robert; Here is what is happening to the cell that has gone dead. A small whisker grows across the dielectric and causes the battery to become shorted. By touching 12v across the battery actually burns the whisker and makes the battery alive again. The problem here is that once this occurs with a battery then the chances of that battery going dead in the future is quite high. I would become very leery about a battery pack that looses a cell. Chances are all of the batteries in the pack are from the same batch during manufacturing. If one goes dead then the chances are that the others may develop problems as well. You may want to rethink the way you maintain your batteries. Here is something that I do that has provided me great success over many years of flying. The first thing is you need to have a good, accurate battery charger as well as a good, accurate battery cycler. Here is what I do. When ever I get a new battery back I charge cycle it 3 times. After the third time I determine the true battery capacity based upon the time in which it took the battery to become drained and my discharge rate. EVERY battery I own I write the date new, actual battery capacity on it. I use a sharpy marker to do this so it doesn't wear off. Through out the flying season as I recharge the battery I will cycle down. I do this every few months, just to make sure the battery is in good shape. I also make note of the real capacity of the battery. If I loose 10% or more of the battery capacity I no longer use the battery. I may keep it for bench work but I will never put it back into a plane or transmitter. I simply go out and replace the battery. When charging the battery I always use a C/10 charge rate for overnight charging. This is safe charge rate and will cause the least amount of damage if left on for more than 10 - 12 hours. I don't recommend leaving the batteries on for longer or the battery will heat up and cause damage to the internal battery structure if done to many times. I'm sure there are others out there that may have a more refined approach for battery maintenance, but this works for me. I can honestly say that I have not had a battery failure in over 20 years of flying. I adapted this maintenance practice after I crashed one of my old time favorite power planes back in the mid 80's. There is too much to risk when dealing with questionable batteries. I know when I go to the field I am flying with a set of batteries that I know exactly what condition they are in. Happy New Year. Kurt 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. _ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ 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] dead battery question
Twice i've had single cells in a pack become dead. That is, the cell(s) in question had no voltage. On the advice from a local battery supplier I shocked the cell(s) by touching the leads from a 12 volt battery to the bad cell for an instant. It caused some sparks when I touched the positive to positive and negative to negative. It appears to have revived the cells and the packs now function normally and have run through charge/dicharge cycles showing full capapcity. Immediately after the shock the previously dead cell had a no load voltage reading of 1.2 volts. Remember, the touching of leads was for an instant only. I offer this story for information only and have no idea if it is good advice. But it worked for me. Robert Samuels..St. Louis _ Dont just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ 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] soaring e-wing recommendation?
I've been flying a foam wing from Slofly.com for some time. Powered with a speed 300 and 2 cell lipo it flys very well, is quite light and durable. I recommend it. Robert Samuels...St. Louis From: widlerj [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] soaring e-wing recommendation? Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2004 20:12:47 - I want to give some electric powered wing kits for holiday presents. Low speed thermalling ability is the most important consideration. Durability is also important. Needs to be able to use Hitec 555 Rx and 55 servos or larger. I have seen the Zagi 60 and the Combat wings on the web but have not seen them in person. I am open to hearing any comments but especially recommendations based on personal experience. Reply off list if that seems appropriate. Thanks. Wid 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. _ Dont just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ 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] soaring e-wing recommendation?
I've been flying a foam wing from Slofly.com for some time. Powered with a speed 300 and 2 cell lipo it flys very well, is quite light and durable. I recommend it. Robert Samuels...St. Louis From: widlerj [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] soaring e-wing recommendation? Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2004 20:12:47 - I want to give some electric powered wing kits for holiday presents. Low speed thermalling ability is the most important consideration. Durability is also important. Needs to be able to use Hitec 555 Rx and 55 servos or larger. I have seen the Zagi 60 and the Combat wings on the web but have not seen them in person. I am open to hearing any comments but especially recommendations based on personal experience. Reply off list if that seems appropriate. Thanks. Wid 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. _ Dont just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ 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] Antenna Wire
No. The futaba service rep was quite specific in specifying the finest wire possible. We discussed using a single strand of music wire which he thought would be optimum. As I mentioned I have used such antennas for several years with excellent results. (that is my planes have not fallen from the sky due to antenna problems. When they did fall it was almost inevitably from pilot error) Robert Samuels..St. Louis From: Simon Van Leeuwen [EMAIL PROTECTED] I think what the Futaba service rep meant was to utilize lead material that has the highest strand count you can find. This, in an effort to increase mechanical integrity. I don't think he meant to say use the finest single strand wire... Robert Samuels wrote: I was told by Futaba service to use the finest (smallest diameter) wire possible. For several years I have successfully substituted very fine music wire in antennas. I purchased the wire in 36 in. lengths from my local hobby shop. I used the finest wire that would not flop around when extended from the rear of the plane. Robert SamuelsSt. Louis _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ 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. -- Simon Van Leeuwen RADIUS SYSTEMS PnP SYSTEMS - The E-Harness of Choice Cogito Ergo Zooom _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ 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] Antenna Wire
I was told by Futaba service to use the finest (smallest diameter) wire possible. For several years I have successfully substituted very fine music wire in antennas. I purchased the wire in 36 in. lengths from my local hobby shop. I used the finest wire that would not flop around when extended from the rear of the plane. Robert SamuelsSt. Louis _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ 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] What is the current highest capacity for AA size batteries on the mar
I've been using 1650 mah packs from RadicalRC both in my transmitters and in my planes. They work very well. According to RadicalRC these cells have a history of reliability that the higher rated cells don't have. I've found they give full capacity, charge up easy and discharge at a rate which is more than adequate for use in a plane with 6 digital servos. Robert Samuels.St. Louis From: Flying High [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: exchange [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] What is the current highest capacity for AA size batteries on the market today? Date: Sat, 6 Nov 2004 16:04:53 -0800 (PST) Hello Everyone, I'm looking to upgrade my Tx battery pack and wanted to know what it he highest capacity AA size batteries on the Market today and what is a good source for them?? Thanks in advance, Edgar The Soaring Junkie __ Do you Yahoo!? Check out the new Yahoo! Front Page. www.yahoo.com 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. _ Dont just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ 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.
[RCSE] What is Q-cell?
In a burst of generousity one of our club members brought some excess building material to the meeting to give away. One of the items was a bag of what was labelled Q-Cell. The gifter thought it was microballoons but was not sure. Anyone know what it might be? Robert Samuels...St. Louis _ Is your PC infected? Get a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfee® Security. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 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] FW: Carbon rod and quicklink ?
The answer to your question is yes. Glue it. Robert Samuels.St. Louis From: Stefan Smets [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] FW: Carbon rod and quicklink ? Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2004 14:45:16 +0100 Hi all, I would like some advice on how to properly and permanently connect a quicklink to a carbon rod? I know it sounds basic, but I never had to do it, so .. Is it enough to just roughen up the carbon rod and glue it with epoxy ? It's meant for a F3J glider (Muller Esprit), if that's important. BTW, this message might show up twice after a while: the first doesn't seem to come through after 12 hours, but it sill might .. Thanks, Stefan. 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. _ On the road to retirement? Check out MSN Life Events for advice on how to get there! http://lifeevents.msn.com/category.aspx?cid=Retirement 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] V tail angle?
I, too, made that mistake when assembling a WACO Mosquito HL plane many years ago. I called Frank Weston and asked if it would be a major problem. His response was try it.I did and the plane flew beautifully. Well, it didn't thermal worth a darn, but I had no yaw problems. Robert Samuels.St. Louis From: David Nasatir [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] V tail angle? Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 20:14:16 -0700 How will a 120 degree rather than a 110 degree angle of the V tail affect performance? OK, so I'm hard at work on my 2 meter pod and boom V tail hand launch/slope soarer built according to the strictest TLAR criteria.. I thought I had everything properly rigged to get a 110 degree angle on the V tail but, like the craftsman, himself, somethings seem to have sagged. So now I have a 120 degree angle. I do have ailerons but will I have enough yaw stability? Should I rip off the empennage and try again, or will I be able to compensate in flight? Note: I never enter competitions, I just like to go hang with the guys who do and have an excuse to watch and listen to them. Thanks. 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. _ Dont just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ 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] ICON Towhook Troubles
Jim: One solution is a tape on tow hook. No, this is not a joke. I've been flying 3 meter planes with the tow hooks just taped on with strapping tape. I've never had one pull off. I make up a base out of fairly sturdy shim brass that is curved to fit the bottom of the fuse. It's about 1.5 inches wide and 3 inches long. I make up (bend) the hook out of a common nail. The head of the nail is silver soldered to the base using high strength silver solder, not Sta-Brite. The base is lined with double stick carpet tape and stuck to the bottom of the fuse. Then I use 3 or 4 strips of 1/2 inch strapping tape to finish the job. Works great. Robert Samuels..St. Louis 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: Fwd: [RCSE] Graphite 2
Nick: I could not install my flap servos as shown in the instructions. When bent the pushrod would hit the top of the skin and the supplied clevises were too big and long. Because of the supplied clevis length the bend was too far back to function. I cut away the TE spar but still did not get sufficient clearance to work. The main problem is that the screw in flap horns are too short. They need to be 6.5 mm longer. I cut the top of the horns off and silver soldered them to a section of 3mm screw from which I cut off the head. The silver solder I used is not the regular stuff that will not work. I used 93% silver. Flux used is borax (Boraxo works) I got my silver solder from a welding shop. It has 70,000 pounds per inch yield strength. Then I used a section of straight pushrod with Sullivan clevises which are much smaller. I still had to cut away the TE spar for clearance. Since I lengthened the flap horn I had to lengthen the servo arm so it now rides above the surface of the skin. Thus I had to cut a slot in the servo cover.I think Vladimir just didn't engineer the flap servo installation. I think he made up something he hoped would work and threw it into the box. When I tried to install the pushrods for the V tail I realized that the tail cone would make this nearly impossible. So I cut the tail cone off and taped it on after I was done. Glad I did this. Finally I found that the instructions for installing the aileron horns don't make any sense. I reshaped the horns so that the holes were over the hinge line and glued them in at a height that made sense. I could not figure what the picture showing 6mm height was supposed to show. Those were my main problems. If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact me. Or call me. During the week day call my cell phone 314/477-6778. My many calls to Barry Kennedy for help over a long period got me many promises but no help whatsoever. He promised to call Vladimir, contact other builders, etc but never, never gave me any information. I flew the plane yesterday for the first time. It flys beautifully. It's a keeper. Robert SamuelsSt. Louis .From: nick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Robert Samuels [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Fwd: [RCSE] Graphite 2 Date: Tue, 07 Sep 2004 14:44:58 -0700 Hi Robert, I am just about to start my G2 build, would be interested in getting your input. Thanks in advance. Nick X-Originating-IP: [66.181.201.61] From: Robert Samuels [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bcc: Subject: [RCSE] Graphite 2 Date: Tue, 07 Sep 2004 15:27:30 -0500 I just finished assembling/building my new Graphite 2. I ran into problems installing the flap servos/pushrods. If anyone is interested in how I resolved/fixed the problems I'd be glad to share my experience. Online or off depending on how you respond. Robert Samuels.St. Louis 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. 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] extended legth servo arms
The hobby shops usually carry them. That's where I got mine. Robert SamuelsSt. Louis From: DANIEL FINK [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Soaring [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] extended legth servo arms Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2004 12:51:33 -0700 Looking for some extended length sevo arms for the jr 368's. Anybody know of some? Dan Fink 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.
[RCSE] new plane choice
Here's a question that's been asked more than once but won't hurt asking again. I plan to buy a new ship. Choices are great. I'm considering a Tsunami, Graphite, Graphite2, Tragi 705, Stork 2 Pro, Pike, Icon and any others that are in this league. I'd appreciate advice as to which to get, and why. Also which servos are best. Thanks for the help, Robert Samuels...St. Louis 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] Re: fireworks in aircraft
Jeez!!! Lighten up folks. Bushy has gotten a lot of folks rather paranoid it seems. Robert Samuels St. Louis 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] Appropriate Wing Incidence?
I think I'm the expert on this topic. Distilling the information I received from many, many members of this group I learned that 1.75 degrees is ideal. I recently finished a Magic with MH32 and, with 1.75 degrees of incidence, and it flys beautifully. Robert Samuels, St. Louis From: Michael McKibben [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: RCSE [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] Appropriate Wing Incidence? Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2004 11:15:49 -0500 To the group, What would be the appropriate (ideal) incidence for MH32 or SD7037 airfoils? Michael Augie McKibben 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. 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] Appropriate Wing Incidence?
I think that incidence is the angle of the wing relative to the stab. It is conventially measured by establishing a datum line, usually parallel to the boom section that separates the wing from the stab. But this is simply a convention and is done for ease of measurement. The theoretical concept has to do only with the relationship of the wing to the stab. Martin Kopplow was the guy who addressed the question most cogently when I was a novice in the incidence field. Robert Samuels,St. Louis From: Tom Broeski [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Robert Samuels [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [RCSE] Appropriate Wing Incidence? Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2004 12:41:48 -0400 Wouldn't it depend on the fuse and whole planform? T TG 32 Mount View Dr Afton, VA 22920 540 943-3356 fax 943-4178 540 943-3356 - Original Message - From: Robert Samuels [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 21, 2004 12:36 PM Subject: RE: [RCSE] Appropriate Wing Incidence? I think I'm the expert on this topic. Distilling the information I received from many, many members of this group I learned that 1.75 degrees is ideal. I recently finished a Magic with MH32 and, with 1.75 degrees of incidence, and it flys beautifully. Robert Samuels, St. Louis From: Michael McKibben [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: RCSE [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] Appropriate Wing Incidence? Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2004 11:15:49 -0500 To the group, What would be the appropriate (ideal) incidence for MH32 or SD7037 airfoils? Michael Augie McKibben 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. 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. 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.
[RCSE] teflon tube install
Thanks for the many great suggestions. The one I like best is to use magnets. I'll post a report after I try it. Robert Samuels, St. Louis 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] Stork for Sale caveat
I once bought two Magics from Tom Broeski that he said were being sold by Fred Atkinson. Call me if you are interested in my hearing about my experience. Robert Samuels 314 /477-6778 _ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar get it now! http://toolbar.msn.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ 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] FW: F3J - 9CAP (butterfly) - 90 degree flaps.
I've, too, had some weird experiences with Futaba. 2 years ago I bought a 9C and tried to set it up with a full house sailplane with V-tail. It would not work and when I called Hobbico they advised that there was a bug in the program that would not allow it to work with a V-tail. They traded me for a 8U super that did work. Recently I tried to add differential to my V-tail per instructions in Don Edberg's book. In addition to some rather strange travel results it caused my rudder trim to reverse direction. This was confirmed by Hobbico who had no remedy and said this particular bug was also in the 9C. They claimed that simply using the V-tail setting caused the rudder trim to reverse but I did not find that. As for flap travel, I get full travel but I can't remember if I had to use some trick such as the OFFSET function. I suggest you get Edbergs book for the 8U. Hobbico said the programming was the same in the 8U and the 9C that only the interface was different. Robert Samuels, St. Louis From: Luz, Marlon N [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] FW: F3J - 9CAP (butterfly) - 90 degree flaps. Date: Sun, 18 Apr 2004 23:20:38 -0400 Wondering if someone could help or already had problems on trying to get full flap servo travel on the 9cap for channel 5. The plane is a brand new eraser xtreame dbox +tail, futaba 9cap, futama PCM receiver and hitec 5125 digital servos. Mode is Glid2flp. Here is the challenge, at least to me :). Before activating all mixes, I assembled the right wing flap, connected to channel 3 to test geometry and full deflection. Perfect 90 degrees ...looking ok, time for the left flap..same thing, connect on channel 3 to test and 90 degree. Both flaps tested !!! Ok, easynow time to mount the plane and start playing with the mixes. Right flap on channel 5, Left flap on channel 6, right aileron on ch1 and left on ch7. Activating butterfly...here is the problem... can't find a way to make the servos connected on channel 5 and 6 to have the same travel as when they were connected on ch3. Seems like the 9cap limits the total travel on channel 5 and 6. Function end point only works at one end of the travel no effects on the other. On butterfly, tried to set the flap to 100%, but at 60% the servo is already at max travel...but mechanical, the servo still has a lot of travel to go. Tks in advance for those who might take their time to help. Best Rgds, Marlon 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. _ From must-see cities to the best beaches, plan a getaway with the Spring Travel Guide! http://special.msn.com/local/springtravel.armx 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] FW: F3J - 9CAP (butterfly) - 90 degree flaps.
As I understand it, the current 9C does allow V-tail in a full house sailplane. It was the first run of the 9Cs that had the V-tail/sailplane bug. The current ones still have the rudder trim reversal bug. Robert Samuels, St. Louis _ From must-see cities to the best beaches, plan a getaway with the Spring Travel Guide! http://special.msn.com/local/springtravel.armx 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.
[RCSE] why don't I get my own messages?
Whenever I post to this board I do not receive my posting. Anyone have the answer why? Robert SamuelsSt. Louis _ Check out MSN PC Safety Security to help ensure your PC is protected and safe. http://specials.msn.com/msn/security.asp 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.
[RCSE] test
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[RCSE] test
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RE: [RCSE] Nose Weight?
I would think that it might melt in the summer which would be a bit messy. I like this idea from Mark Mech about using paraffin wax _ Check out MSN PC Safety Security to help ensure your PC is protected and safe. http://specials.msn.com/msn/security.asp 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.
[RCSE] Ace Micro Pro
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