RE: [RCSE] Real Balls
Kevin...That doesn't' sound a whole lot better -Original Message- From: Kevin Sheen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 4:22 PM To: William Fann; soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] Real Balls They are ball bearing end-plates for your long shaft. The doc's post had a url in it with plenty of pictures (don't open it while your wife is around though)... kev At 03:52 PM 10/12/2006, William Fann wrote: >I am a new subscriber. What are "real balls"? I get the impression they are something different from what my wife thinks they are. > >Bill >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-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 *********
If you're having issues with your heli's, the problem is most likely in the heli itself... Depending on the model/mfgr of the heli, these are ALL things that I (or my customers) have encountered that have caused radio issues. bad bearings broken struts cracked sideframes excess vibration loose wiring bad connectors loose screws allowing vibration btwn parts Worn McDaniels Remote Headlock used with Enya plugs etc... Seriously, I would check the heli first before I tried another radio. 2nd...DO NOT use PCM Rx's until you resolve the issue(s) because, IMHO, they "mask" the problem. Stick with PPM and use a decent glitch counter to help you isolate the issues. None of my heli's fly PCM!!! And yes, I'm the same Sheldon that supports the US Soaring NATs, and sells the BC6 Flight Monitor. I don't care whose detector you choose to use, albeit the BC6 is the best one for the job, as it was designed, for R/C Heli's, with this task in mind. Got to www.yntdesign.com and check the specs/instructions. -Sheldon- YNT uDesign A Soaring Nationals Supporter From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 5:20 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; soaring@airage.comSubject: Re: [RCSE] Spektrum Range Test * the reason i had posed the question is because i was thinking of using the Spektrum on my electric helis. i am having issues with conventional radios on the heli, but if Spektrum is not any better ... then i guess i might as well stick to my PCM RXs. BUT then again, helis are never really flown very far ...
RE: [RCSE] World Soaring Masters: Finals are FINAL
Ben... Absolutely GREAT reporting job! I thought I was bummed at missing the NATs this year, now I know what "bummed" really feels like, after playing your reports through my mind, and "seeing" if all from afar! Congratulations to ALL the contestants - I really wish I could have been there to cheer all of you on! -Sheldon- -Original Message- From: Ben Wilson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2006 3:19 PM To: soaring@airage.com; LASS Soaring List Subject: [RCSE] World Soaring Masters: Finals are FINAL 10. Jolly - 4582 9. Burnoski - 4853 8. Daryl Perkins - 4968 7. M. Reagan - 5164 6. M. Lachowski - 5193 5. Skip Miller - 5694 ($250) 4. Ben Clerx - 5790 ($500) 3. Cody Remington (Junior) - 6118 ($750) 2. Arend Borst 6397 ($1250) 1. Mike Smith 6793 ($2500) Mike Smith had 3 1000's, a 999, a 960-something and 708 to finish up. The last rounds of flying were some of the most exciting I've ever witnessed - you truly didn't know who was going to win until the very end. Congratulations everyone! Thanks to all the sponsors: LSF, JR, Castle Creations, Horizon, Kennedy Composites, and I'm sure I'm leaving some out. My final post live from the AMA Flying Site - hope everyone enjoyed, I know I did ;) ben wilson louisville area soaring society http://www.louisvillesoaring.org 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] Re: Clarification- "ESL Contest was tough on me today and Deleware's top pilo...
But would it REALLY be meaningful??? -Original Message- From: Michael Lachowski [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 9:29 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] Re: Clarification- "ESL Contest was tough on me today and Deleware's top pilo... Maybe we can have LSF Gordy Levels where you accumulate points based on the number of times you beat Gordy. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > In a message dated 9/11/2006 9:54:14 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > GordySoar writes: > > Okay, > It was gonna come out sooner or later, but they bribed me with BBQ > Chicken and Slaw to take a dive, in order to boost club morale! > > And I had to fly blindfolded :-) > Gordy :-) > > This man has NO shame! (you all knew that!) Good Lift! RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. 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] Erie PA - I'm going...You?
And if not...Shame on you! It'll be fun, so come on out! Should be a relaxed contest...Hell Reece doesn't run any other kind! It'll be Open Winch, with at least 2 winches running Sunday, Sept 17 in Erie PA - Open & RES classes Tasks will be TD with a Precision Landing (TBD) Registration at appx 9am Go to www.ts3.org for more info
[RCSE] New email address - Sheldon
Sorry about all the bounces from the yntdesign.com email address. They're still trying to figure out what the problem is. I've unsubscribed that address from RCSE, created a new mailbox with my ISP for my mail, and you may replace all other email addresses for me with the address below: nodlehs at rochester dot rr dot com (that would be sheldon, backwards )
RE: [RCSE] Butch the wonder dog
Heck, the Nat's wasn't "official" until Butchie had lifted his leg and "christened" one of the main tent poles to declare that the Nats were now ready for serious competition, good friends, and good times... I think it was 2004, when we dressed Butch in a volunteer's t-shirt and lettered it to say "I beat Gordy too"! I think JB had a picture of that somewhere... And the Turnaround Trolls at lunch...Butch had them sooo well-trained!!! -Sheldon- From: Harry DeBoer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 4:34 PMTo: SoaringSubject: [RCSE] Butch the wonder dog I loved how every time Johnny would show up at the field, he popped open the door to the truck and out would come Butch! He would race around the place barking his fool head off just to let everyone know the he and Johnny had arrived. H- PS He got my hat once!
RE: [RCSE] F3J Worlds
DP's 100% dead on! Both our Juniors and our Seniors did a tremendous job representing the US at the F3J Worlds. I wish I could put in a fraction of the dedication and effort that these guys (and their families) did. How they do it is beyond me. You each have my heart-felt thanks and respect for your accomplishments at the Worlds! Regards, -Sheldon- YNT uDesign 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] NATs
George (and everyone at the NATs), I'm normally at the NATs, playing "Head Turnaround Toll" but I was unable to make it this year due to my "real" job (for some reason, they just don't understand). Please do me a favor and mention to everyone there to keep an eye on "my Trolls" to make sure they stay safe and also, ask people to say "thanks" to the Trolls personally...It REALLY does mean a LOT to the kids when a pilot tells them they appreciate that they're doing such a good job for them! TIA, -Sheldon- Head Turnaround Troll (in absentia) Matrix Magician 2006 Soaring Nats -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 9:34 PM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] NATs Hi All, 2 Mtr finished yeaterday, Lost my bird :-( Open started today. Conditions today were different than I have ever flown in. Cloud cover almost all day, windy and very humid. I spent 4 of 6 rounds working wind waves and not getting the full 12 minutes, nd so did MANY others. These LSF volenteers have been doing a fabulous job all week, things have run like clock work. THANK YOU for your services. I'm ahead of Gordy :-) C U All Later 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] WNY Soaring Contest
Thanks to Tom Koszuta and all of the Western New York Soaring and Electric Flyers for inviting Reece and I to attend their contest yesterday. It's the first time I've flown UNL in about 18 months and boy does it show! I had a great day, met a lot of good people and will definitely be back for more contests this season. Special thanks to Reece for all his patience & help, talking me through some tough times, and reminding me to "breathe" ! The contest was a very relaxed affair, with 10 pilots in attendance. We had 1 open winch and a 40 minute window for each of the 5 rounds. The field is "interesting" as there a quite a few thermal generators surrounding the field, and along with thermal generators comes sink holes! Landings were a big problem for me, as usual, although I did get 1 of my LSF II landings. Unfortunately my 1 off-field landing cost me 2nd place and I finished in 6th. I had to jump trees twice...once I was unlucky (and almost took out Reece's Artemis which was on the ground underneath the tree) but the other time the Sapphire looked like a jack-in-the-box popping up over the trees not once but twice. I did have the tallest flight of the day and if it hadn't been for Reece's eyes, I don't think that plane would have come home. I had some good flights, really poor landings, but my equipment came away still able to fly, and I had fun and came away with a lot more knowledge. Good time, good experience, good people...What more could I ask for? -Sheldon-
RE: [RCSE] "Sheldon/Gordy Showdown in Rochester this weekend!"
Thanks Gordy! Hell, I'll be happy if I can just land somewhere on the field! I'm looking forward to it, but I'm still programming my 9303 for my Sapphire. Nothing like a contest to make your final setup tweaks I guess. At least I'll have some good help between Reece, Tom, Kurt, & the rest of the guys in Buffalo. We'll see how it goes...Hmmm, I wonder if they have any trees anywhere within my visual range??? If so, I could be in big trouble -Sheldon- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 28, 2006 9:34 PMTo: Soaring@airage.comSubject: [RCSE] "Sheldon/Gordy Showdown in Rochester this weekend!" Okay so I'm not really going but Sheldon is! Way to go Sheldon, bout time you got the bug to wiggle sticks instead of winch line :-) Good luck and hit those 100's! Gordy
[RCSE] 2006 Soaring Nationals - Volunteers for Turnaround Trolls
Pilots, As you are aware, we have a group of volunteer youngsters that shag 'chutes all day long, regardless of the weather, that are referred to as the "Turnaround Trolls". I'm trying to find out, in advance, how many Turnaround Trolls I can plan on having on my crew this year... Ideally, I'm looking for volunteers that will be able to work all 3 events - 2M, UNL, & RES events. However, volunteers for any event are welcome, and we always manage to work them in somehow . We try to give all the kids a chance to participate & help out by driving a golf cart and/or being a co-helper. However, that is dependent upon whether your child is safely able to handle the job, and is solely at my discretion...Safety comes FIRST, as the ground they traverse is rough, they generally travel at maximum speed in order to help things run efficiently, and as long as you're flying...The Trolls are retrieving 'chutes for you! I usually pair-up a smaller child with a larger one and, so far, we haven't had any major issues during my tenure as Head Turnaround Troll. Again, safety always comes FIRST! Any pilots attending the 2006 Soaring Nationals, that have youngsters that will be volunteering to be a Turnaround Troll please send me the name, age, what days they can work, and the shirt size your child would like so I can get an idea about the size of my crew and let them know what we need for shirts in advance. TIA, -Sheldon- Head Turnaround Troll 2006 Soaring Nationals
RE: FW: [RCSE] Graupner Winch #2 - The rest of the story
Actually...No...He didn't even get to fly...Except skydivers that is! It's all living and learning...Hopefully, I won't need a repeat episode to reinforce the lesson. But, ya' gotta fly 'em to learn, so I'll keep flying, and hopefully my learning won't be too painful or costly. -Original Message- From: James V. Bacus [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2006 6:55 PM To: RCSE Subject: Re: FW: [RCSE] Graupner Winch #2 - The rest of the story Now I know Sheldon has really been out soaring... ;-) The low altitude downwind turn with a large RES ship was a bad decision, should have just dumped those huge spoilers as it was flying away from you into the wind. The long walk of shame is better than a tree climb and/or breakage. Sounds like Reece had a pretty good day. 8-) At 10:23 AM 4/16/2006, Sheldon-YNT uDesign wrote: >OK, since the original "This sounds interesting" popped-up on RCSE, I >thought I'd "share" my first "Huh...Where'd that tree come from" >experience with everyone. I'm sure parts of it will give somebody a chuckle... > >~Sheldon-YNT~ > >PS: Sailplanes can be so cruel sometimes... > > Jim Downers Grove, IL Member of the Chicago SOAR club, and Team JR AMA 592537LSF 7560 Level IV R/C Soaring blog at www.jimbacus.net 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] Re: Graupner winch sad story/reaction
Strike # whatever...NYS Mega Millions was wy up there and I didn't buy the ticket yesterday...(Sigh) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2006 6:29 PMTo: Soaring@airage.comSubject: [RCSE] Re: Graupner winch sad story/reaction When you have a day like that, it's a sure sign to stop at the gas station and buy a lotto ticket on the way home...
RE: [RCSE] Graupner Winch #2 - The rest of the story
You bet Is there any way not to have fun with a sailplane? -Original Message- From: Pat McCleave [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2006 12:20 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: RCSE Subject: Re: [RCSE] Graupner Winch #2 - The rest of the story Sheldon, I guess the real question is. Did you have fun? See Ya , Pat McCleave Wichita, KS - Original Message - From: "Sheldon-YNT uDesign" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "RCSE" Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2006 10:23 AM Subject: FW: [RCSE] Graupner Winch #2 - The rest of the story > OK, since the original "This sounds interesting" popped-up on RCSE, I > thought I'd "share" my first "Huh...Where'd that tree come from" > experience > with everyone. I'm sure parts of it will give somebody a chuckle... > > ~Sheldon-YNT~ > > PS: Sailplanes can be so cruel sometimes... > > > > This is kinda' long and I may have missed some of the "details but here > are > the salient points: > > 1. Rewire my Graupner winch for the new Clipper footswitch I got from > Injoy > 2. Winch doesn't work (strike 1), better go to Erie & have Reece look > at it to make sure it was wired right (it was)...Besides, we can fly (what > an excuse!) > 3. Plan on leaving at 6:30am, left almost an hour later (strike 2) > 4. Get to Reece & Mindy's, Reece applies power to winch in launch > position, magic smoke starts escaping (never a good sign) > 5. Follow Reece to airport, & start setting up his winch > 6. Drive Mindy's van and mine down the far side of the runway, reeling > out line... > > 1. Sheldon: That should be enough > 2. Reece: Nawww...I want it all out > 3. Sheldon: It's pretty soft out here...That should be enough > for us > 4. Reece: All of it, besides, it's drier up ahead > 5. Sheldon: OK...You da' boss > 7. Less than 10 seconds later...Reece has Mindy's van stuck...Damn! > (strike 3) > 8. Reece, gets out, checks & decides I should give him a little "nudge" > to get him going > 9. BIG mistake! Now my van is stuck as well...Damn, damn, damn! (strike > 4...NOTE: we should have "known" by this time...(sigh)...) > 10. Airport manager lives on-field...Uhhh Mark, We've got BOTH vans > stuck, can you pull us out with your 4wd? Sure no problem & don' t go down > there again, it's too soft (Like we don't know this now???) > 11. Mark pulls both vans out of the muck, & we finish setting the winch. > At this point it would be prudent to mention that we are now positioned > appx > where Sheldon had said earlier "that's should be enough" (as noted above) > 12. A bit of confusion setting up the retriever...A phone call solves > that puzzle > 13. Wind is blowing about 10-13, with gusts upwards of 17. We launch...A > short but adequate flight, add a couple of click of down to keep the speed > upwind, with a landing that is not too bad, although somewhat distant. Put > in several short flights with the Soprano, a couple of pop-offs included, > something is still not right with the retriever. > 14. Damn, that last landing I slowed it down too much, hooked the wing > tip landing it! (strike 5) > 15. OK, we think we have the retriever problem resolved, lets launch > again > 16. Launch again...Pop-off...A LOT lower than before, and Reece says > just fly straight-out > 17. "I" think he means fly straight-out until I get some speed up (he > actually meant land it straight-out) > 18. I've got airspeed, so I swing downwind, intending to just make an > approach & land, start to make my upwind turn for final...No rudder! > 19. Then all of a sudden I have rudder, but it's too late...By about 10 > feet, and the Soprano is in a tree...Damn, damn, damn! (strike 6) > 20. We make the hike across the field & look up...WOW! It's REALLY in > there good...flew right into the crotch of a limb that extends > straight-out > into the flight path, with branches capturing it top, bottom, etc. Then we > look down, the trees are in the middle of a bog, nasty! Now there's "dry" > land on either side of the trees, but the tree itself is in the middle of > the bog! (strike 7) > 21. Weight a line, trying to get it over the fuselage (maybe we can > "pull it backwards" to free it???). After MANY attempts, we do get a line > over it, but no dice, this is not going well. This is not happening! > 22. Reece calls his buddy Jay (who lives on-site) and says "Hey! Get you > ass out of bed & come help us get an airplane out of a tree at the east > end > of the runway!) > 23. Jay shows up about 20
FW: [RCSE] Graupner Winch #2 - The rest of the story
OK, since the original "This sounds interesting" popped-up on RCSE, I thought I'd "share" my first "Huh...Where'd that tree come from" experience with everyone. I'm sure parts of it will give somebody a chuckle... ~Sheldon-YNT~ PS: Sailplanes can be so cruel sometimes... This is kinda' long and I may have missed some of the "details but here are the salient points: 1. Rewire my Graupner winch for the new Clipper footswitch I got from Injoy 2. Winch doesn't work (strike 1), better go to Erie & have Reece look at it to make sure it was wired right (it was)...Besides, we can fly (what an excuse!) 3. Plan on leaving at 6:30am, left almost an hour later (strike 2) 4. Get to Reece & Mindy's, Reece applies power to winch in launch position, magic smoke starts escaping (never a good sign) 5. Follow Reece to airport, & start setting up his winch 6. Drive Mindy's van and mine down the far side of the runway, reeling out line... 1. Sheldon: That should be enough 2. Reece: Nawww...I want it all out 3. Sheldon: It's pretty soft out here...That should be enough for us 4. Reece: All of it, besides, it's drier up ahead 5. Sheldon: OK...You da' boss 7. Less than 10 seconds later...Reece has Mindy's van stuck...Damn! (strike 3) 8. Reece, gets out, checks & decides I should give him a little "nudge" to get him going 9. BIG mistake! Now my van is stuck as well...Damn, damn, damn! (strike 4...NOTE: we should have "known" by this time...(sigh)...) 10. Airport manager lives on-field...Uhhh Mark, We've got BOTH vans stuck, can you pull us out with your 4wd? Sure no problem & don' t go down there again, it's too soft (Like we don't know this now???) 11. Mark pulls both vans out of the muck, & we finish setting the winch. At this point it would be prudent to mention that we are now positioned appx where Sheldon had said earlier "that's should be enough" (as noted above) 12. A bit of confusion setting up the retriever...A phone call solves that puzzle 13. Wind is blowing about 10-13, with gusts upwards of 17. We launch...A short but adequate flight, add a couple of click of down to keep the speed upwind, with a landing that is not too bad, although somewhat distant. Put in several short flights with the Soprano, a couple of pop-offs included, something is still not right with the retriever. 14. Damn, that last landing I slowed it down too much, hooked the wing tip landing it! (strike 5) 15. OK, we think we have the retriever problem resolved, lets launch again 16. Launch again...Pop-off...A LOT lower than before, and Reece says just fly straight-out 17. "I" think he means fly straight-out until I get some speed up (he actually meant land it straight-out) 18. I've got airspeed, so I swing downwind, intending to just make an approach & land, start to make my upwind turn for final...No rudder! 19. Then all of a sudden I have rudder, but it's too late...By about 10 feet, and the Soprano is in a tree...Damn, damn, damn! (strike 6) 20. We make the hike across the field & look up...WOW! It's REALLY in there good...flew right into the crotch of a limb that extends straight-out into the flight path, with branches capturing it top, bottom, etc. Then we look down, the trees are in the middle of a bog, nasty! Now there's "dry" land on either side of the trees, but the tree itself is in the middle of the bog! (strike 7) 21. Weight a line, trying to get it over the fuselage (maybe we can "pull it backwards" to free it???). After MANY attempts, we do get a line over it, but no dice, this is not going well. This is not happening! 22. Reece calls his buddy Jay (who lives on-site) and says "Hey! Get you ass out of bed & come help us get an airplane out of a tree at the east end of the runway!) 23. Jay shows up about 20 minutes later, looks, says "no problem", & proceeds to walk a fallen tree to the other "dry" side. 24. Reece spies a deer stand against a tree about 50' away...Hey Jay, wait a minute...We got a deer stand ladder down there! So we go retrieve it and get it across to Jay. Reece says go get your radio, Jay says if he gets to it he'll just toss it and we can fly it down...& get me a bottle of water out of the van too. 25. Go to the van & by the time I get back, Jay is already up in the tree & almost to the plane (How the hell did he do that???) 26. Jay is at the plane, gets it loose, & says: How hard do I have to throw this? Reece says it takes nothin'! Jay: OK, but I'll have to throw it with the wing on the diagonal, I can't throw it flat. Reece: Just toss it! 27. Now you have to picture Jay, perched precariously out on a (not very substantial limb), with a 10' glider, in a 12mph wind, trying to throw it out of the tree, with one wingtip at a 45 degree angle up, at about a 45 degree angle to the wind. Surely this thin
[RCSE] Graupner Winch #2
Anyone have ANY idea what kind of motor is used on the Graupner winch? Looks like the one I have needs to be rebuilt or replaced as some of the special, magic smoke escaped...(sigh) TIA, -Sheldon~YNT-
[RCSE] Quick disconnect for winch footswitch?
I've got a Clipper footswitch coming from Tom at Injoy, but does anyone have any suggestions on a quick disconnect plug setup (and where to get the parts) to connect the footswitch to my winch? TIA, -Sheldon-
[RCSE] Durable Paint?
I'm just finishing my new Soprano (finally) and would like some advice on what "brand" paint I can use to spray on as a "canopy" on the nosecone...Something that is reasonably durable, that won't mark-up too easily or readily scuff off. Anyone have any tips on either the paint to be used and surface prep? T'would be appreciated... TIA, Sheldon~YNT
RE: [RCSE] Field voltage tester
Cliff, In my opinion, there is no "best" load tester for to check Rx packs. ALL load testers use a "simulated" load that may, or may not, even come close to what is actually happening where it counts...which is in the air, under actual flight conditions, and under true flight loads! I manufacture & distribute the BC6 Flight monitor. I don't want this to sound like a commercial so I'll ask you to visit www.yntdesign.com and check-out the BC6 Flight Monitor. The instructions/specs are on the website, and if you have any questions, contact me , and I'll be happy to answer them. Sheldon~YNT -Original Message- From: Cliff Lindgren [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 3:39 PM To: Soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] Field voltage tester Please send any info as to what you feel is the best voltage/load tester for use at the slope to check receiver battery packs. Thanks in advance. Willie Rich Shagnasti & Ol ManRay 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] YNT uDesign & ALTi2 Logger - Unable to Reach?
Sorry, but this was the only way that I could think to possibly reconnect... I've just gotten out of the hospital after an "unplanned" emergency stay for the past week. A few days prior to my illness, a couple of people had contacted me regarding the ALTi2. At that time a new shipment was on-order but I did not have any idea as to delivery time. The new shipment should be here this week or early next week. If those individuals that had contacted me would please email me off-line or call, I'll be happy to get them fixed-up with their ALTi2 units. TIA, Sheldon~YNT
RE: [RCSE] 9303???
Yes it does...All the aircraft types are incorporated. -Sheldon- From: Marta Zavala [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2006 8:03 PMTo: soaring@airage.comSubject: [RCSE] 9303??? Does the JR 9303 Heli version have all the sailplane programming available in it as well? I have heard it does with the big difference between it and the airplane/sailplane version being switch location? thanks, Walter
RE: [RCSE] Heat shrink
If you're going to pay that much...Why not just go buy Kapton tape instead??? Works for all of our applications both normal Tx/Rx and high-output for electrics. Rather than worrying about different sizes or configurations, you just wrap your pack with Kapton tape ~ one size fits all. Just a thought... Sheldon-YNT -Original Message- From: Glauco Lago [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2006 12:19 PM To: soaring Subject: Re: [RCSE] Heat shrink Take a look at this one from Tower http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDZ18&P=7 $1.89 for a yard of 2.5". The 1.5" is even cheaper. I have both and they shrink pretty well. Glauco On 2/25/06, George Voss <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Did you pay what they were asking?? > > A 1" wide by 4' is over $20! Even CS tubing is cheaper than that and > I thought CS was high! > > gv > > -Original Message- > From: Rick Van Clief [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2006 7:55 AM > To: soaring@airage.com > Subject: Re: [RCSE] Heat shrink > > Mouser, where I get my heat shrink tubing, has about as many different > types of it as you could imagine - or at least as I could imagine. > The link below will get you to a beginning place. If you have their > latest catalog (February-April 2006) start at page 770. > > http://www.mouser.com/?handler=data.listcategory&Ne=240&terms=heat+shr > ink&Nt > t=*heat*%2b*shrink*&crc=false&Ns=SField&N=51704 > > RVC > > At 06:56 AM 2/25/2006 -0600, you wrote: > >George, > > > >I bought about $10.00 of HS on eBay,must have got 20+' of the stuff > >ranging from 4" wide down to 3/32ID. Small stuff 3/8 and under was ok > >but the wider stuff 3" and 4" stuff was "nix so goot". > > > > > >Stan > >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-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-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] Need a source please
John, Check out your local plastics supplier in the Yellow Pages -Sheldon- YNT From: John D Frugé [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 17, 2006 5:57 PMTo: soaring@airage.comSubject: [RCSE] Need a source please I need to find a source for 1/2" OD lead for ballast slugs. www.f3x.com is out. I am also looking for some G10 fiberglass plate that is 1/8" thick / .125" x 6" x 12" is about all i need. Thanks, John Fruge
RE: [RCSE] Power/Rubber Duck
The JR base-loaded antenna is quite a bit shorter than stock...Mine measures 22" OAL. -Sheldon- -Original Message- From: Bill Swingle [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 10:40 AM To: Mike Stump; RCSE Subject: Re: [RCSE] Power/Rubber Duck I appreciate your candor. But, I said aftermarket. If it's no shorter than stock what's the attraction? 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 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] Power/Rubber Duck
I used the JR base-loaded antenna on my MPX4000 when I had it and did not experience any problems...YMMV -Sheldon- From: Mike Stump [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 10:32 AMTo: Bill SwingleCc: soaring@airage.comSubject: Re: [RCSE] Power/Rubber Duck >>Anyone had any experience using these in place of the OEM> >>telescoping antenna? Is the range loss significant?> > An often asked question. The answer is: Yes.> So far no one has made an aftermarket antenna that even equals the stock > one.<
RE: [RCSE] assisted soaring,etc
I'd go regardless. I like using my Pic because there aren't any local pilots that can help me understand what I'm doing. I think the Pic helps me "get a reference" on what the plane is actually doing with what I'm seeing visually. I hope though that it will be a tool that can be dispensed with as I gain more of that all-important experience. Again, this is in the absence of other pilots to help. But, as Jim said, it takes flying to really gain the experience. That Pic doesn't help me a bit when it comes to putting it down where and when I want for the landing, and that's only going to come with practice, something I'm sorely in need of! -Sheldon- -Original Message- From: John Diniz [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 23, 2006 12:38 PM To: Jo Grini; Soaring@airage.com Subject: RE: [RCSE] assisted soaring,etc So,for you guys that do use Pic's and other devices: Would you not go to an event because they were not allowed, or would you just not use it for that event? John -Original Message- From: Jo Grini [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 23, 2006 10:07 AM To: Soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] assisted soaring,etc I dont like it but I have to agree totally with Daryl.. ;-) Though last WC in Canada some wondered why I had binoculars with me on the field... And many years ago I think they used bubble machines in WC F3B controlled by a Tx. Even smoke and rockets have been. I hope we never come to that again. I like to win by spotting the signs nature gives. No I have never used any electronic equipment or any feedback from the plane but I did borrow a picolario a few months. It was nice to test different Rx batteries in the cold. Incredible how much power 6 digital servos use in the zoom. "warning, warning..." Hilsen (Regards) Jojo NEW: www.jojoen.no > - Original Message - > From: "Daryl Perkins" > Subject: Re: [RCSE] assisted soaring,etc > > >> You guys don't get the zen side of it. The telemetry is neat stuff, >> and fun to use I'm sure on non-contest days. But it has no place in a >> contest. >> >> Use them to learn about your model. Use them to learn about your >> skill level. Use them to learn about lift. >> But leave them at home on contest days. >> >> If a soaring contest is no longer about recognizing workable lift... >> what exactly are we contesting? >> >> I have my own views, and I'm not always right... >> well.. yes I am actually but I have to say that the use of these >> things in a contest setting offends me on every level. >> >> Sandbagging is legal too... doesn't make it right. >> >> 2 cents, >> >> D >> >> 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-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] sailing
Wow...That's quite a change from what I remember. I bought an M-class quite some time ago after I'd seen them sailing at a local college. At that time the Pres of the AMYA lived in the area and he took me under his wing, and got me started with a good hull, and then got me involved in competitions. They are a tight-knit bunch but I never found them to be "secluded". It was some great fun even though I never was really good at it. I can tell you from experience they are definitely serious sailors though...more "cut-throat" than the big boys ! -Sheldon- -Original Message- From: Ben Diss [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 8:59 AM To: Bill Johns Cc: Soaring Yahoo Subject: Re: [RCSE] sailing I tried a couple of times. I even bought an EC-12, but the sailing guys are a tight-knit group and not very open to outsiders. I gave up before attending even one event as it didn't seem fun at all. -Ben Bill Johns wrote: > Idle curiosity prompts me to ask. > > Is there anyone on this list who is also active with R/C sailboats? > > Please contact me off line. > > Thanks, > > Bill > --- > It is no bad thing to celebrate a simple life.B. Baggins > > Bill Johns > Colton, WA > > 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-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] XC at Nats
Actually, the guy (Skip Miller) with the biggest plane, a Nimbus4 as I recall, that towed the highest (~4K AGL?) did not take 1st Place...Peter Goldsmith did (and we had a blast being part of his team). So is your statement regarding "set height...more fair" actually valid...I'm not so sure? It was the first time I had ever experienced an aerotow even and it was AWESOME! -Sheldon- From: Tom Broeski [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2006 6:20 AMTo: Soaring@airage.comSubject: [RCSE] XC at Nats Last time they let you fly either or both XC events. Aero-tow and winch. There was only one fee. There is only winch XC listed on the LSF site. http://www.silentflight.org/NATS2006/Nats2006.html but the entry form has them separated. There is also "After Hours Events" listed on Friday after HL. What would that be? If the conditions were like last time, it would be nice to have the option of flying in the aero-tow. Having to choose "only one" is difficult. Anyone know if the aero-tow is like last time, where you got towed as high as you wanted? It mean't the biggest plane got up 4000 ft, while the smaller ones 1000 ft. If they have a set height for release, and monitors at the field corners, then it might be more fair and might be a factor in people's decisions. Since there is no frequency conflict issue, it would be nice if there was still the option of doing both. I have a vehicle this year, but need a driver and observer. I'm sure my last year's team will be doing scale aero-tow, and I need my 10K for LSF and Canadian. Anyone able to help out? I have two winches available if anyone needs me to bring a spare. Tom
RE: [RCSE] A New Year's Resolution
Racks, hanging down from the rafters in the garage might be the way to go? I do that for storage of wood & other things in my garage and for my planes in the basement. I don't keep my planes in the garage due to the extreme temp changes (Rochester, NY) and keep them in the basement instead. -Sheldon- -Original Message- From: Dudley Dufort [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 11:32 AM To: RCSE Subject: [RCSE] A New Year's Resolution Too many planes, too little space. I'm looking for some innovative ideas in storage. I simple must get my garage under control. I have planes in boxes, bags and parts thereof floating around loose. I have the garage equivalent of a Rubic's Cube. I have to move three items just to get to one thing out there. The wall shelving is already full. Rolling racks might be the answer. Are there any storage McGivers out there? Wedded bliss in jeopardy. Dudley Coordinator of Spring Fling and Thermal Safari 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] Antenna Article
One of our local Heli guys came across the link below and I thought I'd pass it on...Interesting reading http://www.rc-cam.com/ant_exp.htm -Sheldon- Disclaimer: Regardless of what you read or what you're told...Always range check your specific installation
RE: [RCSE] Attention LSF members & Aspirants
Jim, It has been my distinct privilege to have had the opportunity to know and work with you over these last 4 or 5 years, you've been one heck of an inspiration! I hope that, over time, I will be able to contribute, to both Soaring and the LSF, as you have, and that I too can become a role-model for someone else...As you have been for so many of us. My heartfelt thanks to you, for everything that you have done, for everything that you have contributed, and for being just one heck of a nice guy! Respectfully, Sheldon Smith Head Turnaround Troll And Matrix Magician -Original Message- From: Jim Deck [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2006 8:18 PM To: RCSE Subject: [RCSE] Attention LSF members & Aspirants As you now know from Tom's announcement, Bill Rakozy will be taking over as LSF Secretary this month. With this note, I'm: - Telling you to be patient with the voucher turn-around for the next few weeks. Bill & I are meeting mid-month to accomplish the transfer. I'll do my best to turn the vouchers I receive until then as rapidly as possible and I sure Bill will ramp up quickly. - Asking you to give Bill the same co-operation and encouragement you have given me over the past four years. I'm sure Bill will appreciate neat, legible vouchers every bit as much as I have. -Thanking all of the LSF officers, members, and aspirants for making my terms as LSF Secretary a most pleasant experience. Respectfully submitted by your former LSF Secretary who is now just plain, Jim Deck 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] A good reason to use 5 cells
Here's my $.02 on the whole thing... First, just about all modern-day equipment, digital or analog, can handle the "nominal" 6V that we associate with a 5-cell pack. That being said... There are 2 "problems" with running a 5-cell pack: 1) A 5-cell pack is "nominally" rated at 6.0V BUT...Hot off the charger it is substantially more than the nominal 6.0V (check it some time for yourself). That is where the "jitters" you hear about come in AND it does subject your system components to some pretty harsh treatment. Fortunately it doesn't last very long BUT it is over-stressing your components to some degree. 2) A 5-cell pack, with the same mah rating as a 4-cell pack, will provide LESS flight time than the 4-cell pack...PERIOD. 5-cells gives you more voltage, when you give your equipment more voltage (V), it draws more current (A). It'll make that servo seem faster and more powerful but the cost is in current draw, which saps your battery more, and yes, it "might" shorten your servo life a tad. Keep in mind, particularly with analog servos, that those little tiny gears are typically not designed for that extra "oomph" that you're getting either (keep spares on-hand ). Lastly, I just gotta ask the question...How many pilots out there can really, I mean REALLY, tell the difference??? Does it make THAT much difference if your servo moves .0x seconds faster? Can you REALLY feel or see it? Do you REALLY think THAT is going to make you the next WC or get you down on time and on the spot??? The proper approach to get more powerful or faster servos, IMHO...Buy more powerful or faster servos to begin with!!! It never ceases to amaze me that some people will put over $1500 into an aircraft (power, glider, heli) and then try to save a few dollars on the servos! That's my $.02 ~ Happy New Year to all! -Sheldon- YNT uDesign A Soaring Nationals Supporter -Original Message- From: Marc Gellart [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2005 11:48 AM To: Bill's Email; soaring@airage.com Subject: RE: [RCSE] A good reason to use 5 cells Dittos Bill. Don't guys run even bigger packs on individual sets of servos on IMAC ships? Marc Sent with Wireless Sync from Verizon Wireless Original Message From: "Bill's Email" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: 12/29/05 11:27 am To: "soaring@airage.com" Subj: Re: [RCSE] A good reason to use 5 cells [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Barry is a very intelligent guy so likely forgot to mention that he's > got a voltage regulator between his 5 cells and the system to protect > things. > > A voltage regulator insures that your digital servos and RX don't get > too much of a good thing, Every digital servo that I am aware of, and I run most of them from JR281's to 8611's and Futaba 9252's, CAN take 6 volts without a problem. Old wives tale. 7.2 volts is a different thing. But I love this myth about needing a regulator with 5-cell packs. I have run 5-cell packs (Nicad & NiMH) in everything from D/HLG to molded TD to helis to 40% giant scale aerobatic planes for several years, ALL with digitals of various sizes, with not a single problem. Run a regulator if it makes you feel better, but it is totally unnecessary. And even in my big aerobatic planes I cannot tell the difference between flight #1 and #5 (when I charge). The very worst thing that you "may" observe is a slight jitter when you first turn on. Lasts about 15 seconds as the surface charge goes away. And to the point about stalling, etc. causing a need for a regulator. Sorry, the regulator does nothing there. A stalled servo pulls what a stalled servo pulls, irrespective of a regulator. Most OEM plugs are rated at 3 amps continuos (means no real rise in temp at that amperage) which is well below the full stall current for most glider digitals, and right at stall current for say an 8611 or 9252. WEM 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-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: Servo covers
I apologize...How rude of me not to share the info... Cameron Clarke at http://www.compositerc.com/ makes 3 different sets and can also do "custom" work as I recall. He's from the Sacramento area I believe but was kind enough to call me from his boat on the Chesapeake while he was on a sailing holiday. Called a friend of his back in SAC and had him ship me what I needed via Priority Mail. My new Soprano is now ready to go...(my fault that I needed a new servo cover). -Sheldon- From: Kent Miller [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2005 1:13 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Servo covers Hi Sheldon, I was hoping you could share your newly acquired list of servo cover suppliers you have. Thanks, Kent Miller --No virus found in this outgoing message.Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.11.13/124 - Release Date: 10/7/2005
RE: [RCSE] Looking for a source for servo covers?
Thanks to all who made suggestions...I've got 'em now -Sheldon- From: Sheldon-YNT uDesign [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 12:24 PMTo: RCSESubject: [RCSE] Looking for a source for servo covers? I'm looking for a source for some servo covers, if anyone knows where I might be able to purchase a few? -Sheldon- YNT uDesign
[RCSE] Looking for a source for servo covers?
I'm looking for a source for some servo covers, if anyone knows where I might be able to purchase a few? -Sheldon- YNT uDesign
RE: [RCSE] JR
Johnny Berlin - R/C Hangar -Original Message- From: david alchin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2005 9:09 PM To: soaring Subject: [RCSE] JR I'm in the market to purchase a 9303 JR Radio who has one David david alchin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Why Wait? Move to EarthLink. 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] Cheers OVSS SOAR Chicago travellers
Red Bull AND Jaeg!!! Dude ~ You gotta be some kind of demon or somethin'!!! Sounds like a good time and some good flying! -Sheldon- 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] Servo Trays
Check with Craig Greening...I believe he has a tray that will work... -Sheldon- YNT uDesign -Original Message- From: Ben Diss [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 9:10 PM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] Servo Trays Who makes the little metal servo trays for HS-5125's? 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] Anyone have an email address for Doug Pike?
If so, please send it to me off-line...THX! -Sheldon- YNT uDesign A Soaring Nationals Supporter
[RCSE] Repost: Items for Sale
The buyer changed his mind and has withdrawn his offer for the following so they are, once again, available: 1 - NIB Airtronics Aquila + fiberglass fuselage for same...Don't think I'll ever get around to this one much as I 'd like to since my first sailplane was an Aquila. 1 - NIB Windex 1200C - This is an unusual looking, self-launching sailplane, in that the motor is housed in the rudder fin. This kit has a 'glass fuse, with foam core wings that are sheeted & pre-covered. There's a pic of the "real" thing to give you an idea at: http://www.windex.se/Main.htm . It'd probably make a great sloper or build it for self-launching, as designed, and let 'er rip. I'll consider all reasonable offers...Please contact me off-list if interested... -Sheldon- YNT uDesign A Soaring Nationals Supporter (sheldon at yntdesign dot 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
RE: [RCSE] Nats'05 and other musings
Well said Jim, well said! -Sheldon- Head Turnaround Troll -Original Message- From: James V. Bacus [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 10:55 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] com Subject: Re: [RCSE] Nats'05 and other musings I don't see how anyone could feel anything but good thoughts about Sara and her family, and their contributions to the Nats over the years. You sir, are one lucky father and have some marvelous children. Thank you for introducing them to our hobby. At 07:18 PM 8/29/2005, Brent Hoover wrote: >For the record, although a thank you speech was not given during the banquet >please do not take that as unappreciative, in any way, of the gratitude >shown by the giving of this award. Jim Downers Grove, IL Member of the Chicago SOAR club, and Team JR AMA 592537LSF 7560 Level IV R/C Soaring blog at www.jimbacus.net 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] For Sale - NIB Aquila & Windex 1200C
I have the following for sale: 1 - NIB Airtronics Aquila + fiberglass fuselage for same...Don't think I'll ever get around to this one much as I 'd like to since my first sailplane was an Aquila. 1 - NIB Windex 1200C - This is an unusual looking, self-launching sailplane, in that the motor is housed in the rudder fin. This kit has a 'glass fuse, with foam core wings that are sheeted & pre-covered. There's a pic of the "real" thing to give you an idea at: http://www.windex.se/Main.htm . It'd probably make a great sloper or build it for self-launching, as designed, and let 'er rip. I'll consider all reasonable offers...Please contact me off-list if interested... -Sheldon- YNT uDesign A Soaring Nationals Supporter 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: Futaba Transmitter Synthesizer
That's what's called foresight Bubba...That way you hands won't warm up your brew to quickly, although in your case, the brews don't stay in the bottle long enough for that to happen! -Sheldon- -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 26, 2005 9:21 PM To: Soaring@airage.com Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] Re: Futaba Transmitter Synthesizer Just bought one of the new Futaba Synthesizer for my Super 8 transmitter. Someone told me that there units use additiontal power from the battery pack and it would be a good idea to upgrade my pack. They do seem to generate more heat than a standard module. Any one have and answer or opinon? Thanks, Ron Ron - Sounds like it would be a pretty nice feature during those winter fishing trips down here in Alabama. You could use it to keep your hands warm. The last rf module I had that did that was an old Airtronics one. Somebody told me that an rf module was supposed to put out rf energy, which is a different wavelength than heat energy. Guess somebody at Futaba must have got a little mixed up. My newer JR and Multiplex 'mitters don't seem to put out much heat. I leave 'em at home when I go fishing. Heck, my Evo will transmit for 8 or 9 hours on the stock battery, but it won't warm your hands up at all. What's up with that? Hope you bums all have fun up in Lexington this weekend. Say hello to "El Grande" for me. Bubba 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] Items for sale
I have the following for sale: 1 - NIB Airtronics Aquila + fiberglass fuselage for same...Don't think I'll ever get around to this one much as I 'd like to since my first sailplane was an Aquila. 1 - NIB Windex 1200C - This is an unusual looking, self-launching sailplane, in that the motor is housed in the rudder fin. This kit has a 'glass fuse, with foam core wings that are sheeted & pre-covered. Here's a pic of the "real" thing to give you and idea... I'll consider all reasonable offers...Please contact me off-list if interested... -Sheldon- YNT uDesign A Soaring Nationals Supporter
RE: [RCSE] Sheldon flying
ALL RIGHT! I got the message(s)...Geez! -Sheldon- _ From: James V. Bacus [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 15, 2005 7:21 PM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] Sheldon flying I figured, he just needs to bring a sailplane or two to the Nats with him. 8-) Of course he could do that at the FRU and surprise us all.
RE: [RCSE] Sheldon flying
Too bad I can't seem to keep my PIT buddy around when I'm flyin' for that "proper" instruction. He's always wonderin' off somewhere... -Sheldon- _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 15, 2005 7:13 PM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] Sheldon flying Jim I have seen Sheldon fly td. With proper instruction he's not too bad. 8-) Reece
RE: [RCSE] soaring issues - I now understand
Gentlemen, I REALLY apologize! I don't know what could have possibly gotten into me...It must have been a moment of weakness. I humbly beg your forgiveness for "watering down" our ranks with such "riff-raff", even if he is a good stick! I'm going up to visit Dan next weekend and, while he's busy building our Genie Pros, I thought I'd help him get a headstart while we still have a season. I'm going to bring him my Victory-C so he can work with Doug Pike to get started. I can't wait 'til he gets his first whiff of TD with an Unlimited ship! Note to Doug Pike: Teach Dan NOT to fool around with the launch pedal with plane hooked-up & in one hand whilst holding radio in other! Note to Dan: If Doug starts fooling 'round with the launch pedal, back away from the line, back away from the line quickly! Now back to fooling around with my XP3-E conversion. Yep, an old XP3, that can't be DLG'd any longer. I won an Astro 010 Brushless at the Worker's Raffle, and...Well, I should know in a few days if it will work. Actually, it's my wife's fault...She wants to learn to fly! -Sheldon- -Original Message- From: DAN KITCHING [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2005 12:37 PM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] soaring issues - I now understand I'm beginning to understand the addiction to thermal hunting and I'd like to place the blame where it belongs, squarely on the shoulders of my good friend Sheldon Smith. I've always appreciated soaring, but was truly hooked after putting a 42 minute flight on my Ariane V6 a while ago. Folks, this is a 1.66 meter F5B plane that weighs 60oz all up. Of course, it climbs at over 100km/h, but it WILL NOT thermal in a fart. It took a boomer day, but now I'm doing less climbing and diving than climbing and soaring and I'm realizing more and more that boomers are not necessary to climb, but smooth circling and energy retention will allow me to thermal in moderate conditions. I'm starting in earnest today on a Genie Pro. Winston was kind enough to clue me in on the section changes he made for this wing as opposed to the Genie and Genie LT/S, and the foam cutter is primed and ready for action. Look out JB, I think I might just attend the NATS next year with Sheldon. Looking forward to comparing tunes collections on our iPods. Dan in Canada --- Dave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Who, he's got it bad, I've been there, and it can take years > to get your feet back on the ground : ) > > Dave Morgan > > - > - Original Message - > From: "D Hauch" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2005 6:43 PM > Subject: [RCSE] soaring issues > > > > I was thinking today while setting up my winch in > the rain > > that i must have some serious issues. > > > > But I just went one day in a row without flying > and couldn't > > think of going two without. :-) > > > > So I went twice today to make up for the missed > day of soaring. > > > > 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 > > > > 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-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] RES not for the "elite"
I'm sorry but I can't help but share this with you guys after seeing that pic...It brought back some great memories! Flashback...2004 NATS I'm taking a break from the Trolls (one can handle just so much within a given period of time) and wanted to catch some pics of the UNL launches, kinda' up-close & personal. DP (pilot) and Mike Smith (timer) are in the launch group going up. I ask DP if he minds if I kinda' "hang" with them during the flight, maybe learn a little something (maybe via osmosis? Yeah right!). The launch goes off, DP gets to where DP wants to be, which is generally far higher and further away than anyone else is comfortable with, and they wander over to the landing fence. I'm listening, they're not saying too much...over here, over there, etc. They both look satisfied and then they both proceed to park their butts on the ground & stretch out (just like the photo). I'm listening really hard, making sure I don't miss anything, I mean really hoping to pick-up some "pearls of wisdom". Wrong! They are talking about this, that, & the other thing...Anything BUT soaring and the Insanity. DP is kinda' nudging it every once in awhile and THAT is IT! No exchange of this air, that air, or no air. I looked down at them and said "DP, do ya' mind if I say something?" DP glances up & says "Sure, go ahead". I said "Frankly DP...Watching you fly is friggin' boring!". He and Mike both cracked up and DP looked up at me, with a big smile, and said "Yeah, I know, I just don't like to work too hard". That, to me, will always be one of my favorite memories of attending a NATS. Lemme tell ya' something, with all the posts going on about competition vs fun vs more representative, more RES, less 2M, etc...We're really undervaluing one of the truly great things about the NATS, and that is that we have some of the finest people in attendance, regardless of what they fly, or how well they fly it, that I have ever had the pleasure to meet and get to know. THAT my friends, is something that I hope will NEVER change... -Sheldon- Head Turnaround Troll -Original Message- From: Jon Stone [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 08, 2005 11:23 PM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: RE: [RCSE] RES not for the "elite" Take a look at this picture. Shows the 2nd place pilot in unlimited flying his 6-servo plane during the heat and intensity of the Unlimited contest at the NATS this month. http://www.knology.net/~jstone/nats/dp.jpg Looks pretty intense to me. 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] Lamenting the lack of available sailplane builder's kits
Check out Harley Michaelis' Genie, Genie Pro, or Genie LT/S... Lots of good stuff in his design with lots of innovations. If you're a builder...Then you'll love it! I love it, unfortunately I also know I'm NOT a builder...(sigh). -Sheldon- YNT uDesign Home of the new PowerCube A Soaring Nationals Supporter
RE: [RCSE] RES not for the "elite"
Isn't one of the timer's duties to keep his pilot cool, calm, & collected in the heat of the competition??? Sadly, this timer failed miserably! -Sheldon- -Original Message- From: James V. Bacus [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 08, 2005 7:04 PM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] RES not for the "elite" The picture can be found here... http://www.modelaircraft.org/events/natsnews05/pdfs/0730.pdf At 05:56 PM 8/8/2005, you wrote: >Gosh, I was with you for a while there Mike. But you lost me when you >mentioned Tom sitting on Jim's lap and sticking out their tongues. >Can't say I'm supportive of that! WOW, that's disturbing picture. > >Gentlemen! Some decorum please! > >Bill Swingle >Janesville, CA Jim Downers Grove, IL Member of the Chicago SOAR club, and Team JR AMA 592537LSF 7560 Level IV R/C Soaring blog at www.jimbacus.net 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] PowerCube is here!
Guys, Sorry for the broadcast (hit Del if uninterested) but it'll be short... I know that some of you do fly electrics as well so...Any of you that have need of a high-end, high-performance battery analysis system need to go to the YNT website and check-out the PowerCube! It has some serious capabilities for charging, discharging, cycling, analysis, and performance prediction! If you have any questions, please contact me off-line...Thanks for the bandwidth. -Sheldon- YNT uDesign A Soaring Nationals Supporter www.yntdesign.com
RE: [RCSE] Re: RES not for the "elite"
Well stated JoJo...Not bad at all for a Norseman! You've just identified some of the points that make RES a unique aspect of the sport. It's a different kind of flying with a different approach and strategy involved in order to succeed! And I'm willing to bet, if you make it back here next year, we'll find you flying in RES again! I'll bank a brew on that! -Sheldon- 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] 8103 Help
Can anyone guide me on setting-up a JR 8103 my old XP3 flaperon-equipped plane (1 servo each wing), with Rud/Elev for flaperon/throttle control on the throttle stick? Yep, I've converted it over to an electric for my wife and she's on my case to "Git 'er done" so she can learn to fly. If you have a data template, that would be greatly appreciated. -Sheldon-
RE: [RCSE] Nats Thanks
Tom, Thanks for the kind words! We try our best and I always try to impress upon the kids that if it wasn't for their willing ness, the NATS wouldn't be nearly as smooth on the winch events! However, in the end, it's the kids and the contestant's appreciation of what the kids do for them that really makes it EASY! Regards, -Sheldon- Head Turnaround Troll 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] National Fun Fly - NOT - NOT
Just a reminder...Don't forget...Butch was in that 84%!!! -Original Message- From: tony estep [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2005 9:17 PM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] National Fun Fly - NOT - NOT --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > It is the small things like wearing the "I beat Gordy" badge after the > F3J event A badge that was earned by 84% of eligible F3J entrants. The remaining 16% are condemned to listen to Gordy's advice until next year. 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] National Fun Fly - NOT - NOT
Heck Don...For you it's always "fun" to fly! It was great seeing you at the NATS... -Sheldon- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2005 7:17 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; soaring@airage.comCc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [RCSE] National Fun Fly - NOT - NOT In a message dated 8/3/2005 8:36:56 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What keeps me coming back to any contest is. "Competition is the glue that binds us together, and it is a life time glue. For some strange reason it just works this way,"A little POed Dr. Dan, I agree with you and Jim on your perspective on the NATS. I just finished 12 days at Muncie participating in 13 competitive events that required 9 different models. No where in the world can you get so much action in such a well organized environment. I have attended the NATS for 10 years (9 in Muncie) and have enjoy it more each year. The LSF and NEAC (electric) SIGS do a great job organizing and running the events. For some events it is a fun fly for me as I am not competitive with Tom, Daryl, Josh, Mike (s) and many others. It is the small things like wearing the "I beat Gordy" badge after the F3J event that make it fun. The conversations with new and old friends and the endless stories add to the attraction and will bring me back next year. Fun fly? I don't understand the concept. Don RichmondSan Diego, CA (Albuquerque, NM today)[EMAIL PROTECTED]hilaunch.com
RE: [RCSE] mono soaking
I have it on good authority that TK soaks his in Tanqueray with just a splash of tonic... -Original Message- From: Daryl Perkins [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2005 7:17 PM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] mono soaking What is everyone soaking their mono in? TIA D __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.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. 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] Nats
DP... C'mon...You're not telling the whole story Dude! You didn't "hook-up" the 'chute to the hooks on your cart, thereby eliminating the precious seconds required to dismount from your cart, perform the hook-up, and get back into your cart. Tactical decision on your part, however the kids are required to "hook-up" so you had 'em at a great disadvantage! And you & I both know that the only fast cart out there was mine, which was scary fast! BTW, thanks for the ride in the Lancair...What a plane! -Sheldon- Head Turnaround Troll 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] Is there an optometrist...
Yeah... But I think DP needs something a little more high performance. He needs to talk to Harley about the big Genie...Now THAT is a DP-sized plane! -Sheldon- -Original Message- From: Michael Lachowski [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2005 10:23 AM To: Daryl Perkins Cc: Phil Townsend; soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] Is there an optometrist... Anyone have a Sailaire for Daryl? They are easy to see. 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] Nats Energy!
Well said Jimmy...Well said! -Sheldon- -Original Message- From: James V. Bacus [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2005 2:36 PM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] Nats Energy! I can see everyone is charged up for the Nats! Man, I can't begin to tell you guys how much I enjoy this upcoming week ahead. I can (almost) free my head from the complexities of life for an entire week, just be with friends and fly models every day. Simply flowing from one round to the next, one good time to the next. That is some freedom that is extremely rare for me. I know I treasure it, I know others do too, that's one of the reasons I take so many pictures to bring back those memories. Here is a link page to photo galleries from Nats 2004, remember the good times? http://www.silentflight.org/NATS2004/Results/Galleries.html I am really looking forward to seeing all my friends in a couple of days, making some new friends, and sharing this special week ahead. Life is too short, lets maximize this week and squeeze all the fun out of it we can! Jim Downers Grove, IL Member of the Chicago SOAR club, and Team JR AMA 592537LSF 7560 Level IV R/C Soaring blog at www.jimbacus.net 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] "2 meter r hurts...at least in Dayton!"
U...Burning incense & virgin sacrifices??? -Original Message- From: Jack Iafret [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, July 11, 2005 5:08 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] "2 meter r hurts...at least in Dayton!" Been there, done that. The DARTS are devious and the air in Dayton generally sucks except for the DARTS. How do they do that?? Ex Daytonian On 7/10/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Had my trusty (more like rusty since it never gets out to fly) Organic > charged and ready for some ass kickin today in Dayton. > Woke up at the local Holiday Inn to sun and calm winds. Got to the > field to find sun and wind building. > > All the big dogs showed up to put the hurtin on me, Don Harris, Paul > the Siegel, Marc Gellart, Jerry SuperV Shape, and a cast of other > rough looking types who were obviously ringers brought in to insure > that I wouldn't be hauling any more Dayton wood away. > > I tried my own intimidation by showing up pulling a trailer (you know > to carry all the wood), but in the end it didn't work. > > It was sooo obvious what was afootFirst they rig the winches to > lull me into complacency by making sure that I out launced everyone in my rounds. > That part worked, I zoomed well beyond all, and headed out distracted, > so never noticed that I flew through hundreds of thermals. > > After 6 rounds of 10minutes each, I had amassed a total time of about > 6 minutes (the total air time out of all 6 rounds) while everyone else > seemed to get their times. > > First round they had rigged a tree line to extend upward so that I > would get stuck behind, off field in some beans! These guys are > devious. That put a bunch of poke holes in my Organic's Ultracoat and > put a wrinkle in the new fuse's tailboom. > > Then they had trimmed bushes up wind so that I had tremendous > turbulence in the landing zone, which caused a flip over landing. > > All in all a pretty fun day, and seriously one of the most challenging > flying sites I have ever flown and easily some of the best thumb > wiggling soaring I have been privileged to witness. > > Wish you all could have been hosed like me :-) Gordy Columbus, > Cincinatti, Louisville, Harrisburg, Rochester, Jamestown NDthen > Muncie! -- Jack Iafret Home and Hobbies 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] Looking for someone to share a room at NATS
Well, I thought I had sent this out before but didn't see it come though so we'll try it again... I have a room reserved at the Roberts Hotel for the week of the Soaring Nationals. The person that was going to share the room with me has had to change his plans and will not be coming to the NATs. If anyone is interested in sharing the room, please contact me off-list... -Sheldon- YNT uDesign A Soaring Nationals Supporter 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] NATS BBQ
Too bad you're going to miss BBQ 2005 Mike...Way too bad for you! But JB & I will make sure we eat & enjoy enough for you as well as ourselves! -Sheldon- From: Mike Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 27, 2005 8:00 PMTo: James V. Bacus; soaring@airage.comSubject: Re: [RCSE] NATS BBQ This brings back some fond memories. Well except for the Jalepeno's stuffed with shrimp and wrapped in bacon. Was I too late last year? Where were those? ;^) Everything was fantastic, and I am sure that this years Q will be even better.Looking forward to NATS BBQ 2006. Mike SmithAt 04:29 PM 6/27/2005, James V. Bacus wrote: This is an AWESOME BBQ, one of the best events during the week. Not to be missed if you are there (F3J teams should feed their towers here) And Chef TowJoe is da best! P.S. Maybe someone at the AMA could make sure there is about a cord of firewood for the campers. 8-)At 06:16 PM 6/27/2005, JDIRRS wrote: Friday the 22nd will be an informal Fajitas and Margaritas, Sat after day one of F3J will be the main event. Both hosted at the campgrounds.Sat will feature ribs and pull pork, japapenos stuffed with shrimp wrapped in bacon,corn on the cob, beans and a bone in rib eye for TK.The BBQ is in its third or fourth year now and is growing in size and participation, As such I am asking for a 5.00 donation.( all you can eat)Any profit (doubtful) will be donated back to the LSFIf you would like to help out with an additional dish. paper plates ,ice, charcoal etc. contact me off-line.Looking forward to another Big @$$ Bacus Bond fire and seeing all once again "tow Jo"JimDowners Grove, ILMember of the Chicago SOAR club, and Team JR AMA 592537 LSF 7560 Level IV R/C Soaring blog at www.jimbacus.net
[RCSE] RE: [SALglider] Polecat Challenge/Silent Auction
FANTASTIC!...And to think that we didn't even "solicit" him for it...What a guy!!! I'm gonna' have to call Paul and thank him personally! OK pilots...Thanks to Paul Naton of Radio Carbon Art, you know the guy who brings us those GREAT soaring videos/DVDs, you have a chance to get even more bang for your buck...What are you waiting for??? You could end up with an ALTi2 Digital Altimeter, a $100 Polecat Aero gift certificate, and a 5 video set from Radio Carbon Art...Not to mention making your Turnaround Trolls very happy! Geez, maybe I need to call around to see if there are others that will sweeten the deal to entice you guys??? _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 10, 2005 3:44 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SALglider] Polecat Challenge/Silent Auction Hey Sheldon Paul Naton just called and said that for this good cause, if we hit level 2, the $200 mark, he will include a 5 vidio set Now your lookin at over $350 worth of stuff!! Denny Maize Polecat Aero 717-789-0146 www.polecataero.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[RCSE] RE: [SALglider] Polecat Challenge/Silent Auction
C'Mon folks...Help us out here. These kids do a GREAT job for YOU and never complain, no matter what happens! Yes, I ask at each Pilot's Meeting, for your donations to feed & water the "Turnaround Trolls", and while some of you have been very generous, there's never been a "shortage". This is for something totally different, above and beyond making sure the kids have food and drink. You can be sure that, if we can gather up the funds to make it come about, you're going to love the smile on the faces of these kids! -Sheldon- YNT uDesign Polecat Challenge & Soaring Nationals Supporter Nats Head Turnaround Troll
RE: [RCSE] Schulze chargers? - Another option IS available
Tom, You specifically asked about the Schulze however, I have another option for you...The PowerCube! YNT is the North American distributor for this new charger, which is from the same people that brought us the ALTi2 Digital Altimeter. The PowerCube which can do everything the Schulze and Orbit MiroLader chargers can do and then some! The price is comparable to and actually a little better than either because the PC interface is built-in. I haven't updated the YNT website yet but you can check it out at: http://www.lomcovak.cz/charger/powercube1.html. It has some interesting features that put it a little above either of the others as well... I'm taking advance orders for the PowerCube now while awaiting my initial shipment. If anyone is interested they can contact me off-line. -Sheldon- YNT uDesign A Soaring Nationals Supporter -Original Message- From: Tom Watson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 25, 2005 10:36 PM To: Soaring Exchange Subject: [RCSE] Schulze chargers? Somebody talk me out of the Schulze charger I've been connoitering...these things will do just about any type of battery out there. Only thing I don't like (besides the price) is the OEM demand that it only be powered from a car battery. isl6-430d or 636+...that is the remaining question. Tom 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] "Come see Me at Toledo LSF Booth!"
TK... Duct tape instead of staples - a GREAT idea, if it'll hold things together at 200+ mph, it should hold him! However, if you use duct tape on him, how can he be a spokesperson??? Inquiring minds want to know?...Or is that the whole point of the duct tape??? (Note to Jim Deck...Duct tape sticks a LOT better if you warm it up a little bit first!) -Sheldon- YNT uDesign Soaring Nationals Supporter & 2005 Head Turnaround Troll -Original Message- From: Tom Kallevang [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 11:28 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] "Come see Me at Toledo LSF Booth!" --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Seems they want me to be the poster boy for LSF at Toledo...really as > in they plan on stapling me to a poster! :-) Drat! Who let the cat out of the bag? Jim Deck, remember the duct tape! Tom Kallevang Wheeling, IL LSF President & Webmaster LSF #303 Level V #103 AMA L292 SOAR (Chicago) __ Celebrate Yahoo!'s 10th Birthday! Yahoo! Netrospective: 100 Moments of the Web http://birthday.yahoo.com/netrospective/ 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] "Who's mailing in LSF Forms for level completion before the end of...
Uhhh Gordy...You better check out the requirements for witnesses of non-competitive tasks again. Appears you may have misunderstood them for the higher Levels!!! Sure would hate to see you miss your next LSF Level because of it. What you stated is correct for L1/L2...but NOT for the remaining L3-L5 non-competitive tasks. For competitive tasks, there's only 2 qualified witnesses, the CD or the Official Scorer. Here's the requirements, right off the LSF website: Section 5 - Witnesses Verification of each task of each Level requires the signature of qualified witnesses. The approved witnesses for non-competitive requirements shall be: a. Level I: One witness, over 21 years of age, who is not related to the pilot, or one witness, holding Level I status or higher, who is not related to the pilot. b. Level II: Same as for Level I. c. Level III: Two witnesses, as in Level I. d. Level IV: Same as for Level III. e. Level V: Two witnesses, each holding Level II status or higher, who are not related to the pilot. The approved witness for competitive requirements shall be either the contest Director or the Official Scorer. -Sheldon- YNT uDesign A Soaring Nationals Supporter From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2005 11:29 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] "Who's mailing in LSF Forms for level completion before the end of... Man it is tough in Marion, MS to find a legal LSF witness Just have to be over 21 not a relative, doesn't have to be LSF member. Or one witness of any LSF number, who is not a relative. Gordy 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@YNT is receiving mail again
Sorry gang...They moved a bunch of mail-servers and the DNS got all hosed-up. Anyone that has tried to contact me over the past 2 weeks, please try again, everything should be fine now. And for those of you that are aware that I have been having severe back problems since Christmas, I'm doing much better now. I just had surgery last Tuesday and that was the first day since Christmas that I was pain-free - what a relief! It's now 5 days later and I'm recovering well and have already come off the painkillers. It's amazing what they can do through a 1" incision now-a-days! Thanks for the bandwidth! -Sheldon- YNT uDesign A Soaring Nationals Supporter
[RCSE] More Airtronics Servos F/S - 94921Z
Looks like this is the Airtronics Servo For Sale week... I've got 6 Airtronics 94921Z servos (NIB) for sale. These are a low-profile, dual ball bearing servo with the "Z" connector. They retail for $85 each. I'll split them up @ $70 each or take $350 for all 6. Please contact me off-line if interested... Thanks for the bandwidth! -Sheldon- YNT uDesign A Soaring Nationals Supporter 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] Off-topic - Email flowing again
Excuse the bandwidth but I wanted to let the list know that if anyone has sent email to me over the past 3 or 4 days, prior to 5pm this evening...It didn't get here. Email is now flowing and all should be well once again. If you'd like to resend, feel free... -Sheldon- YNT uDesign A Soaring Nationals Supporter
[RCSE] ALTi2 Wish List?
OK guys...Here's your chance to tell the designer of the ALTi2 what you'd like to see as "enhancements" to the next version of the ALTi2 Digital Altimeter Data Logger OR...What you'd be willing to "give-up" (ie: 4m resolution instead of 1m) in order to reduce the cost. If you have any input that you'd like to provide, please send it to me off-list ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) ASAP as I'll be having a phone conversation with the designer in the next day or two while he's here in the 'States. Regards to all, -Sheldon- YNT uDesign A Soaring Nationals Supporter
RE: [RCSE] "Graphite dominates Graphite in Dallas Sunday...sort of :-)"
Gordy, Uhhh...Just how long have you been taking stock of whether another person's beard is "attractive" or not (and just what color it is too I might add)??? We're worried about you Gord...you get more opportunity to fly than just about anyone I know so you can't be suffering from "winter flight withdrawal", and yet this apparent "fascination" with the beards...I don't get it, let's just say that we're "concerned" for you... (Sorry, it was just too good an opportunity and, since it's real cold & wet here in Rochester, and I couldn't fly if I wanted to...Well, you just had to figure you'd get tagged by somebody) -Sheldon- -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 9:27 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Cc: soaring@airage.comSubject: [RCSE] "Graphite dominates Graphite in Dallas Sunday...sort of :-)" I stated that Austin-tactious came in third when in fact it was thermal surgeon and scientists, Tim Bennet! Tall with an atractive salt and peper beard, Tim is a quiet force at every thermal contest. And just a great guy to soar with. I should have remembered because he spent most of his time explaining the program to me and that likely distracted him from his own tasks! Sorry Tim and great flying. Tim flew a Graphite Xtail, Austin flew a G2 V tail. Gordy Waco Tx today
RE: [RCSE] 25% Off Soaring Calendars!
Hey guys! If you haven't seen this calendar...WOW!...Absolutely beautiful, particularly the back cover with the "ultimate soaring machine"! Check it out! -Sheldon- YNT uDesign A Soaring Nationals Supporter -Original Message- From: Paul Naton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 12:35 AM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE] 25% Off Soaring Calendars! The world's finest R/C soaring calendar is now 25% off while supplies last. That's only $14.95 my friends. Don't miss your chance to own this fine and rare piece of soaring art and help support our soaring teams. You can get them online at: http://radiocarbonart.com/Pages/calendar.html Or SoaringUSA: http://soaringusa.com/ Thanks! Paul Naton RCA -- Paul Naton president-Radio Carbon Art Producers of High Quality Silent Flight Videos http://www.radiocarbonart.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel: 541-752-9661 Visa/Mastercard Accepted 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] Happy New Year
To all of the friends that I've made in soaring over the past years and to all of the friends that I have yet to make... Best Holiday Wishes to all of you! -Sheldon- YNT uDesign A Soaring Nationals Supporter
RE: [RCSE] New era or just hype?
Then how could you possibly be winning when you've been using a radio that "is not really a glider radio"??? Huh??? Must be cheatin' or sumpthin'...Or maybe you're buyin' off your timers with brews??? Which is it???...Time to come clean Dude!!! -Original Message- From: James V. Bacus [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 09, 2004 1:51 PM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: Re: [RCSE] New era or just hype? Darn it, I have been using a 10x for years now and those JR guys never told me that. 8-) At 12:08 PM 12/9/2004, Bill Malvey wrote: >Given that the 10X is a >dedicated airplane or helicopter radio and does NOT have glider programming >in it (I know it can be programmed for gliders, but even JR says it is not >really a glider radio) this is a good deal. Jim Downers Grove, IL Member of the Chicago SOAR club, AMA 592537LSF 7560 Level IV ICQ: 6997780 AIM: InventorJim R/C Soaring blog at www.jimbacus.net 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] Antenna Wire
Mark, Find a dead PC Mouse, cut the cable off, carefully strip the outer jacket off, and you'll have more antenna wire than you know what to do with! -Sheldon- YNT uDesign -Original Message- From: Mark Williams [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 19, 2004 4:40 PM To: RCSE Subject: [RCSE] Antenna Wire Does anybody have a good source for receiver antenna wire? I have 3 receivers that I would like to replace the wire on. One was in my Graphite and I extended it to 1/4 wave length outside of the fuselage using one conductor I stripped from some Hitec servo wire. I would prefer to obtain a reasonable quantity of single conductor wire. Thanks, Mark 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] Best place to order JR DS168 servos ?
All I can say is...Johnny Berlin - R/C Hangar -Original Message- From: MDM [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2004 7:35 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] Best place to order JR DS168 servos ? I need about 8 of them. At Horizon they are $75, ouch Thanks, MDM -- MDM MDM's Profile: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/member.php?action=getinfo&userid=7716 View this thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=300409 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] MPX Profi 4000 - SOLD
The Profi 4000 has been sold pending receipt of funds. Thanks to all those that expressed an interest! -Sheldon- YNT uDesign A Soaring Nationals Supporter
[RCSE] F/S: MPX Profi 4000
For Sale Multiplex Profi 4000 - Excellent condition w/ all original equipment, manuals, & box - All updates/mods performed by Ernie Pritchard - Latest software version installed - New 3000mah NiMh battery pack & backup installed in '03 - Synth module currently installed (has always worked great for me) - Original Rf module - Ch28 - Micro IPD Rx - Ch28 (may have a 2nd IPD Rx that I will include if I locate it) - I believe I have some Tx/Rx Xtals on other freqs as well, if so, they're included - Becker Antenna (original antenna included also) - GrepTile grip material added to sides/back of case for secure grip - Extra slider for side has not been installed but will be included - Momentary On switch (for DLG launch preset) not installed but will be included - Short, medium, & long stick ends - PC Interface cable & software - Cockpit Master Software & Interface cable - Will also include CD of all Profi articles, tutorials, FAQ's, Tip & Tricks, etc Best offer over $700 or make me an offer I just can't refuse (Shipping/Insurance will be extra) Contact me off-line if you have questions or would like pictures -Sheldon- YNT uDesign A Soaring Nationals Supporter 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] For Sale: AVA Wing Tips - New in Box
Joe...Talk to DrDan about 'em, he might be in the market...His AVA seems to keep flowing the tips off at the Nats -Sheldon- -Original Message- From: Joe Nave [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 15, 2004 9:35 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] For Sale: AVA Wing Tips - New in Box Selling a set of NEW, UNUSED all purple AVA wing tips. New: $325 ($300 + $25 shipping) Selling them for $295 including shipping (CONUS). If interested, please contact me offline. Thanks, Joe == Joe Nave NetMeister, Inc. InterNetwork Design & Integration 1146 N. Central Avenue #112 Glendale, CA 91202 - 818.247.5340 Fax 818.247.5073 == What do you want to network today? 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] Bubba's Momma is looking for Jim Bacus...
Hell Rob...If you're asking for his old Icon...Can I have is new 2M Icon??? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 11:18 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] Bubba's Momma is looking for Jim Bacus... Jim - My Mom called me the other day and asked about the name change. Turns out that Dad had shown her his copy of Model Aviation, particularly the nice photo of her eldest son with two of his old flying buds. She'd like a full explanation of the reasons for changing my name. You could be in big trouble. Momma don't take no crap from yankeeboys. I told her that I was completely innocent and had absolutely no idea what was going on. And the real Bubba's of the world are in line right behind Momma. Start running while you can. Can I have your old Icon? Your friend, Rob Glover 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] Molded Plane Question, answer
(Sigh)...Get in line...You mean to the end of THAT line??? It's W too long Dude!...Are you going to be serving refreshments or anything for those people waiting their turn? Wouldn't want 'em to dehydrate or anything like that ya' know. -Sheldon- YNT uDesign -Original Message- From: Bill Malvey [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2004 6:54 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [RCSE] Molded Plane Question, answer On 10/28/04 15:48 Sheldon - YNT uDesign wrote: > GREAT! Now you've gone and done it Bill! Do you have ANY idea of how many > potential "enemies" you just made??? You clearly have not been reading my posts over the years. The "New Enemies" line forms to the right. It's the very long one over there And who wants a potential enemy? Be a man. Step up to the plate and be a real enemy! Then we can have some fun!! ~~~ Bill Malvey 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] Molded Plane Question, answer
GREAT! Now you've gone and done it Bill! Do you have ANY idea of how many potential "enemies" you just made??? (Just kidding of course...I think...(sigh)) -Original Message- From: Bill Malvey [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2004 6:40 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [RCSE] Molded Plane Question, answer On 10/28/04 15:24 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > As you probably have found out, unless under the thumbs of someone who can > find lift, work it, and come home to the spot, airfoils don't provide any > value beyond conversation. I will likely be struck dead as I type this, but here goes. Well said Gordy!! ~~~ Bill Malvey 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] Jim Bacus Does It Again!
I just got the 2004 Nats edition of Model Aviation and would like to compliment Jim on his excellent coverage of the 2004 Soaring Nationals. Nice job JB...You're volunteered for 2005! -Sheldon- YNT uDesign 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] Number of seconds in the zoom???
An ALTi2 will give you all the info you need at the fast sampling rate of 0.1 seconds...Along with your altitude of course. Then you'll know both parameters and can work on improving them. And...I've just gotten the latest batch of ALTi2's in and they're ready to ship. (I know, shameless plug...But what a GREAT stocking stuffer!) -Sheldon- YNT uDesign US Home of the ALTi2 -Original Message- From: Steve Meyer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 9:33 PM To: Harley Michaelis Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [RCSE] Number of seconds in the zoom??? This is difficult to do yourself. Stylus stopwatch function only does whole seconds. At 02:39 PM 10/20/2004, Harley Michaelis wrote: >At the recent Northwest Soaring Society Tournament, I was watching launches >and counting the seconds between release and leveling out. 4 seconds was >typical and Les Grammer with an Icon Icon was getting 5, but at a relatively >shallow angle. > >For those of you who feel they zoom well, have you counted seconds in that >segment of the launch and if so, what amount of time are you actually >zooming? 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] What Brown Did for Me (The Outcome)
Glad you got satisfaction Pat. The problem isn't just "brown" though, as we all know. I ordered one of the Mini-Flacons from Tom Copp at F3X. It got here, via USPS Priority Mail, and the box was crushed in several places. Inside, there was damage to the wing to the point that the skin was actually "torn" at the end of the aileron. I called Tom and he sent out a second plane immediately (cool). That box also came in the same condition...crushed. However, the 2nd plane survived a bit better than the 1st one. I still have issues with the plane but that's a different issue. Tom's on vacation now so I won't be able to resolve things until the end of the month. The way you handled your claim was the correct response although, for what we pay in shipping charges/insurance coverage, you shouldn't have to jump through hoops to get satisfaction. -Sheldon- -Original Message- From: Pat McCleave [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 08, 2004 12:51 AM To: RCSE Subject: [RCSE] What Brown Did for Me (The Outcome) Guys, I thought I would follow up with how my dealings with UPS went after they broke my Fusion in half. I of course immediately started the claim process as soon as I found out the shipment had been damaged. I asked the receiver to take the plane to the local UPS Store for inspection. The UPS Store basically taped up the package and shipped it back to me and filed the necessary paperwork with the claims department. A couple of days later a representative called me and informed me that they were rejecting the claim as I expected them to do. I kept a calm demeanor (which was very hard for me) and started talking to representative about the way the plane was packaged and the extent of the damage to the box and to the plane and he decided to call the receiver and talk to him as well about the packing, the box damage and the plane damage. He decided after talking to both of us that the box had been "Handled Beyond Normal and Customary UPS Handling" and decided to honor the claim. He then sent me an official claim form and asked for me to attach proof of value for the items. This is where things got a little tricky since Fred did not have a website showing the plane and it's replacement costs and they would not accept and email from Fred as proof. Luckily I was able to find what I needed on Don Richmond's Hilaunch site. UPS will also allow the use of like items so I was able to get info for the RES wings by using a copy off of NESP's site for a replacement Victory Wing. The servos were easy thanks to JR's and Hitec's websites. Once all that information was faxed into the claim rep he called me again and told me check would be cut and mailed within 10 working days. Well today the check arrived for the total amount of the insured value plus my shipping costs. It took right at about 3 weeks from report of damage to receiving the check. The nice thing is I got to keep the plane so I can at least try to salvage the fuse and RES wings. I am not sure if the flap aileron wings are worth trying to salvage except for the servos. I found the people at UPS were very nice and helpful and one very common response with everyone I talked to was "I am very sorry for the inconvenience this had caused you". Bottom line, is Brown really did work for me. Any future shipments though with UPS will be through one of their UPS stores where I will let them pack and ship the items for me. They guarantee a total hassle free experience on any damaged shipment that they pack and ship from their Company Stores. Well I have rambled on long enough. See Ya, Pat McCleave Wichita, KS 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] FS - Super Nova 250S Charger
I'm upgrading my charging capability and have a near new, used less than a dozen times, Super Nova 250S charger for sale. Contact me off-list, with a reasonable offer, if interested. SUPER NOVA CHARGERDesigned to fast charge/discharge 1-25 cells - either NiCd or NiMh packs and to charge only1-6 cell (2-12V) lead acid (Pb) batteries. Manual mode & fully automatic with 10 user-definable setups. Input Voltage: 12v Pb battery or 10-15v power supply, Charge voltage: 1-25 cells (1.2 to 30v), Fast Charge Current: 0.1 to 5.0A dependant on battery being charged... Features include:12 volt input voltage - Charge/discharge 1-25 cell nicad/nimh, 2-12v lead acid - LCD line display - User programmable with 10 intelligent, user definable memories for: Battery pack type, number of cells, capacity - Charger/discharger currents. - On line charge/discharger status check - Integral cooling fan - Audible function alarm - Reverse polarity protection - Dimensions: 142 x 90 x 38mm - Display: 2 x 16 Two Line LCD. - Overload protection. - Short circuit protection/electronic shut off. - Weight 560gr. -Sheldon- YNT uDesign A Soaring Nationals Supporter
RE: [RCSE] R and R, not RnR
Warning: The following opinion is NOT Gordy bashing! If you want to respond to it as such...Don't bother - PLEASE! Sorry Canuck but you've NEVER met Gordy...You have NO IDEA how big those shoes are! I think I'll just continue to be one of his acolytes and gaze on in wonder and sheer amazement. Actually, I've met Gordy and yes, he's kinda brusque, says it like it is, etc...However...More times (many more times) he's right than he is wrong. IMO, it's a matter of opinion and perception...If your initial perception of him is that he's a rude, insufferable SOB, and because of that what could he possibly know (?), then your opinion is going to be pretty low and you won't even hear what he has to say...right wrong, or indifferent. In that case, you'll probably miss a good opportunity to learn stuff (sigh). However...If your initial is that he comes off rude and is a PITA, but MAYBE he does know whereof he speaks...He has an awful lot of knowledge to share and is always more than willing to help others. As others have said...He probably does more, behind the scenes, to promote R/C Sailplanes, all over the world, than most other individuals. Besides...The man REALLY can fly a sailplane!!! Gordy's one of those people that ya' just gotta know to love! -Sheldon- YNT uDesign -Original Message-From: Dan Kitching [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2004 6:37 PMTo: RCSESubject: Re: [RCSE] R and R, not RnR Spoken like a true future Oprah. Next year Sheldon, you give Gordy a rest.. Dan ----- Original Message - From: Sheldon - YNT uDesign To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; 'Tom H. Nagel' ; 'Douglas, Brent' Cc: 'RCSE' Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2004 10:16 AM Subject: RE: [RCSE] R and R, not RnR GREAT! Just what the sport needs...1 dinosaur flying another dinosaur!!! Sorry Cap'n Jack...I just couldn't pass-up such a great "opportunity"! -Sheldon-
RE: [RCSE] R and R, not RnR
GREAT! Just what the sport needs...1 dinosaur flying another dinosaur!!! Sorry Cap'n Jack...I just couldn't pass-up such a great "opportunity"! -Sheldon- -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2004 10:08 AMTo: Tom H. Nagel; Douglas, BrentCc: RCSESubject: Re: [RCSE] R and R, not RnR I looked at the site too !! I Think they would work at Brookville.. I am Tempted...the prices are right !! Jack --Jack Strother Granger, IN LSF 2948 LSF Level V #117 LSF Official 1996 - 2004 CSS Gold -- Original message -- > Wow, I want to get one of those Pterosaurs to fly at Cumberland! Or do > combat against Gordy! (Pterosoar vs Gordysoar)! Sounds like a bad > Japanese sci fi movie. > Tom H. Nagel > Columbus, OH > - Original Message - > From: "Douglas, Brent" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> To: "RCSE" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> Sent: Monday, October 04, 2004 4:01 PM > Subject: [RCSE] R and R, not RnR > > > > > > I thought I was on the RnR (Millenium / SBX) site, but I stumbled into a > > very cool site last nite - http://www.randrmodelaircraft.com/ > > > > I was looking for a sloper, but I ended up looking at very well done RC > > dinosaurs - pteradons, etc. Size from 36 - 120 inches, priced across > > the board! . > > > > I was just amazed at the quality / realism, if nothing else the site's > > worth a look just to see something very different. Do you get bonus > > LSF points for sloping something 100 million years old (not counting a > > certain orange and black Sailaire that shows up at the DARTS field from > > time to time)? > > > > > > Brent > > > > 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] Launch height ..
Eddie, Go to www.yntdesign.com, mouse over the menu to Electronics, then select the Lo-Lo. This will bring you to a page with a write-up by Jim Bacus that has some data graphs, etc. Looks like he was doing right at 600' on launch. -Sheldon- YNT uDesign A Soaring Nationals Supporter -Original Message- From: Eddie Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2004 7:26 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] Launch height .. Hi Guys when you launch on your ford long shaft motors with your non stretch line what would your best height be ? Assuming a good F3b model and no drag from your line retrievers. I don't want a guess a test using a LoLo would be nice. Eddie the Eagle in sunny South Australia 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] R and R, not RnR
R and R is right down the road from us. They bring some really cool stuff to fly at our annual Helicopter Fun Fly and the Airplane Fun Fly! -Original Message- From: Douglas, Brent [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 04, 2004 4:01 PM To: RCSE Subject: [RCSE] R and R, not RnR I thought I was on the RnR (Millenium / SBX) site, but I stumbled into a very cool site last nite - http://www.randrmodelaircraft.com/ I was looking for a sloper, but I ended up looking at very well done RC dinosaurs - pteradons, etc. Size from 36 - 120 inches, priced across the board. I was just amazed at the quality / realism, if nothing else the site's worth a look just to see something very different. Do you get bonus LSF points for sloping something 100 million years old (not counting a certain orange and black Sailaire that shows up at the DARTS field from time to time)? Brent 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] Contests, Landings, etc.
Now there's the most common-sense observation & conclusion that I've seen yet... >> I still see the best pilots winning. They launch well, they fly well, they land well...what I need to do, practice, practice, practice << We can try to implement any of the ideas or none of the ideas...However, Steve's observation and conclusion will ALWAYS be true. The best pilots will continue to win and they'll win because they practice! Hell, I can afford any of the so-called "world-beaters" out there...Icon, Pike, you name it! My new world-beater however is not going to guarantee that I can beat JW or DP though. It can "help", it might give me "opportunities" that my Sapphire won't, but the only thing that might get me close is practice, practice, practice...And JW/DP having a REALLY unfortunate problem! Case in point...I'm sure I can borrow an Icon (or whatever) from someone...& I'll let JW/DP use my Sapphire. We can launch MoM and you tell me who YOU think has the best chance of winning! Seriously...Steve has made the correct assessment...So let's stop whining and go practice. Or at least go fly & have some fun before the snow starts coming! FWIW - My $.02 -Sheldon- -Original Message- From: Steve Meyer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2004 11:10 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [RCSE] Contests, Landings, etc. Where we going with this thread? Limiting the height of a launches by either limiting power of winch or line length? Is this to even the playing field? No big planes? Or to just limit the Big Plane Race? No bigger or stronger planes. Light planes only, planes that do not pull hard or launch high. Altimeters in each plane with a height factor would be an interesting concept. F3J gives an advantage to the pilot who releases early and not necessarily getting a complete launch. Time on the line is time not counting towards your score. F3B has done a nice job of creating an equal launch environment. A big part of F3B is getting a good launch. Many people would not be able to launch properly from an F3B winch. If you can't launch well from a standard TD winch you will have a problem with an F3B winch. And most people would not be able to afford an F3B winch or keep replacing the Monofilament line on it that other people would abuse. (I can hear the whiners now complaining about the cost.) With a crippled launch system you will still find that the pilots that have the best launch technique will be getting the most height. No room for error. Sort of a Launch Contest. I thought the goal was to put emphasis on flying? The solution: Closely matched winches, man on man. That's a contest. I still see the best pilots winning. They launch well, they fly well, they land well. I can do two of the three okay, I just need more practice. But I don't gripe about landings, it's part of the contest. I know what I need to do, practice, practice, practice. Steve Meyer LSF IV SOAR 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] One more Gordy item
Hey! I'm willing to at least pay the taxes & fees without a problem!!! And Gordy would have my undying appreciation & a promise never to "bash" him - HONEST!!! -Sheldon- YNT uDesign -Original Message- From: regis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2004 5:04 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [RCSE] One more Gordy item --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Jim Deck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Someone said that "Gordy is our Oprah". Does that mean Gordy will be > treating selected members to new Icons are the start of next season? > Jim Deck > If Maple Leaf supplies them, I am sure he would. Opra did not buy pay for those cars. (don't hold your breath.) :-) Regis 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] Needed - Sailplane icon file
If anyone has or can point me to a site that has some Windows icon files for sailplanes...I'd greatly appreciate it... -Sheldon-
[RCSE] Wing area of XP3 (Aileron Version)???
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[RCSE] ALTi2 Data Logger shipment is here
For those of you that have been waiting, the ALTi2 Data Logger shipment just arrived! Anyone interested in an ALTi2 please contact me off-list. -Sheldon- YNT uDesign A Soaring Nationals Supporter
RE: [RCSE] XC story
I too got my first sampling of XC at the NATS this year and it was a very surprising, and unexpected I might add, experience. In as few words as possible...What a BLAST! NO, I didn't fly however I volunteered my Avalanche as a chase vehicle for several Teams and, while driving/spotting, had the opportunity to share in part of the experience with them: 1) Dr. Dan - Now here's a guy that is going to have fun, no matter what/how he's flying. Rolls on tow, inverted tows...Let's have some fun. 2) Jim Bacus - Nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rockers...He'd only flown his scale ship, for the first time, the weekend before. Always on the lookout to learn more and share what he knows with others. No matter what your level, Jim will "push" you to do better. You'll have fun doing it and you'll learn a lot along the way. 3) TK - What can I say...Relaxed, knows his stuff, don't sweat the small stuff. His sense of humor, open attitude, and willingness to help are infectious. When he's helping you, he doesn't tell you what to do...He nudges you in the right direction and, when the light comes on for you, he's the one that has a grin from ear to ear - mission accomplished! 4) Peter Goldsmith - Peter, finessing his XC plane around the course is art! If ever you get the opportunity to fly/learn from Peter, 2 words, DO IT! I drove for Peter during his 1st Place run and understood more, during that run, just listening to him explain what he was doing, why he was doing it, and the thought process behind it all. With the back of the AV open, I could clearly hear/see him explaining to Bacus everything that was going on. The look on Jimmy's face was like an apprentice standing before the master (and Jim's no slouch on his own!). I hope that sometime in the future I get the opportunity to fly with him myself. I got to meet a lot of new people, people that really support this aspect of soaring, and now I have a little more understanding of why they're so passionate about it. Heck, they even hooked me...I came away with TK's 4M Discus after he decided to purchase a Nimbus4! On the surface XC may not sound all that exciting however, if you get the opportunity, try it...I think you'll be surprised! Oh yeah...On last thing...My Teams came in 5th, 3rd, and 1st...Maybe the Avalanche helped, maybe not??? All I know is I came away with a new interest and respect for XC which was totally unexpected! Thanks to all of the above for letting me be part of the experience! -Sheldon- YNT uDesign -Original Message- From: John Derstine [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2004 7:33 AM To: 'Joe Wurts'; 'RCSE'; 'Bill Rakozy' Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [RCSE] XC story Actually a great narrative Joe. I had my first taste of XC (of any kind) at the NATS this year. Granted, the inbound course that was finally adopted for the scale guys was more like driving around a NASCAR track, but it opened my eyes to the potential fun and challenges of XC flying. Before acting as spotter for Pete Goldsmith with his 7 meter Nimbus 2 on the "race track", I went for an attempt on the outbound FAI course. The wind was blowing 15+ and I was flying an old beat up 5 meter Ka6E. This was really stupid, but oh what fun. I made it exactly 1 mile out into a soybean field, clocked forward speed at 5 mph at one point. In contrast, spotting for Pete later in the day on the closed course we were driving 55 mph and Pete was putting in camber so not to fly too far ahead. The potential for scale ships on XC tasks is phenomenal. Pete flew 6 laps on the course without stopping to thermal. There was some lift, but this was almost all aspect ratio and L/D. We were blowing by other competitors struggling to stay aloft. It always seemed to me rather silly to be standing in one spot and flying a 6 meter Nimbus which had an L/D of 40+, now I am hooked, but the problem here in the East are the wooded hills and developed real estate prevent us from setting up adequate courses with safe land outs. JD PS: a very scale like LET Albatross 4 meter won the winch FAI XC in the very windy conditions. Endless Mountain Models http://www.scalesoaring.com email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: Joe Wurts [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2004 10:56 PM To: 'RCSE'; Bill Rakozy Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [RCSE] XC story Not much of a story here. 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] air travel with transmitter
I've not had any problems once I explain to them what it is, a "computer radio", and turn it on so they can see that it operates...YMMV though. -Sheldon- -Original Message- From: clifford bryan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 17, 2004 10:47 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] air travel with transmitter has anyone had problems taking transmitters on aircraft for travel in US? TIA 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.
