[RCSE] Dremel parts

2003-01-10 Thread Andrew E. Mileski
I thought I'd share a POSITIVE vendor comment. I don't know what Dremel bits go for in the U.S., but up here they typically sell for $12-$16 CDN each. Well I wanted some to play with my new routing attachment, and I found there are 10 bits in the routing set, and 21 in the cutter set. That co

Re: [RCSE] Unbuilt Kits Survey

2003-01-10 Thread The Johnson's
Lets see: Pierce Arrow Paramount DCH Sailaire Skybench Challenger Wander 99 Easy Eagle DCH Sagitta XC short kit Uplink Standard Ringmaster Competition Models Easy Riser I try not to be a builder flyer but if the truth be known I do like to build just a little bit more than I like to fly,

Re: [RCSE] Unbuilt Kits Survey

2003-01-10 Thread CapnCrunchie
Unbuilt kits? H, lesseeIf I subtract the planes that are flying (9), the ones that are broken and need repair (6), and not counting the ones that are on the way through the mails (2) that comes to uhmmm...(gulp)76. Yup, thats 76. No BS, all sailplanes. Other flyers can attest to

Re: [RCSE] RE: GUI programming for TX's - More

2003-01-10 Thread Dennis Hipperson
Hi Neil, > The idea was to take the numerical and small screen interface of the > Tx's programming screen and "enhance" that to make it easier to understand. > That is a huge advantage. I use an example from aviation between 2 Garmin > GPS units. The 430 and 530. The functionality of the unit

[RCSE] Re: Foam cutting

2003-01-10 Thread Andrew E. Mileski
Andrew E. Mileski wrote: At this months Ottawa Remote Control Club (ORCC) meeting, foam cutting was the topic. Both traditional bow and CNC methods were demonstrated. A lot of photos were taken tonight (sadly, I had locked my camera in the office), so hopefully some of them will surface too.

Re: [RCSE] Radio Indigestion

2003-01-10 Thread Bill Malvey
On 1/10/03 10:31, "Randy Bullard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> You might even argue that Karlton caused his own demise as a Multiplex >> dealer. After all, it was Karlton who worked so passionately to introduce >> Multiplex to the US and is directly responsible for their growth in the > US. > >

[RCSE] subscribing

2003-01-10 Thread Michael Ackerman-Simpson
I seem to have been unsubscribed at the new year. I have tried resubscribing but I am not getting messages sent to me. I am able to post though. Any idea what I need to do? mike RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTE

Re: [RCSE] Radio Indigestion

2003-01-10 Thread Randy Bullard
> You might even argue that Karlton caused his own demise as a Multiplex > dealer. After all, it was Karlton who worked so passionately to introduce > Multiplex to the US and is directly responsible for their growth in the US. So is this the "No good deed shall go unpunished" thing? Randy RCSE-L

Re: [RCSE] Radio Indigestion

2003-01-10 Thread Bill Malvey
> I used to like Hitec. Heck, I even respected them. But my animosity is > growing! No offense to Karlton, who as we all know has been a huge supporter of this hobby for a very long time. However, I am at a loss here. This is a simple business deal. Hitec bought Multiplex outright. They own the c

[RCSE] Hitec's web site

2003-01-10 Thread Jason Werner
Their web site indicates that there will be a transition period where MPX products will be moved from the current distribution to HiTec's own distribution. It sounds like they will still be supporting the productbut we shall see. The bummer is that Karlton sounds like he is getting cut out of

Re: [RCSE] Fed-X,USPS,UPS

2003-01-10 Thread Randy Bullard
Again, my experiences were not just me personally, but working at companies where we received a lot of packages. The larger the sample the more accurate the data. As I said, everybody screws up once in awhile. Randy Bullard > > IMRE, packages sent through USPS should be in a > container than ca

Re: [RCSE] Fed-X,USPS,UPS

2003-01-10 Thread Tom Watson
IMRE, packages sent through USPS should be in a container than cannot be mishandled (1/4" steel is recommended). They are good at mangling things and then acting as if you're lucky to have them. As an added benefit, they age packages after crushing (presumably so you'll be so glad to finally

RE: [RCSE] Did you see Nova this week?

2003-01-10 Thread Henke, Steve
I thought it was an excellent program. Did you notice the small surveillance drone developed for company commanders in the field to enable them to scout ahead before sending in patrols. Bungee launched with about a 3 or 4 ft wingspan. The launches were pretty wild but it worked. Looked like

[RCSE] Fed-X,USPS,UPS

2003-01-10 Thread Randy Bullard
I have worked in a couple of positions where I got to see a lot of packages come in from the three big shippers. Here are my findings. Fed-X Air - Either one day or two day is the most reliable at getting your package there undamaged. Sure they screw up once in a while, but far less than the other

[RCSE] Multiplex/Royal hobbies/Karlton

2003-01-10 Thread Michael Ackerman-Simpson
"Hitec managment has decided only our last order to Multiplex will be honored. This last order had all our back orders included. As of today we cannot be sure we can fill any further orders for Multiplex products." Karlton, Does this mean that Multiplex is being shutdown, or just not importe

Re: [RCSE] for sale

2003-01-10 Thread Georgeg
- Original message From: Tom Broeski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Ed Berris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> CC: soaring <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [RCSE] for sale Date: 01-10-03 04:30 > I always wonder why one doesn't just set the starting bid at their minimum. Because starting the biddi

Re: [RCSE] Did you see Nova this week?

2003-01-10 Thread Monkey King
All good perspective, Martin. The Israeli plane was (is? Are they still used?) excellent. It cost thousands, not millions, it was tiny, and it was reliable. That's engineering at work. The porkbarrel that the military/industrial complex lives it at the expense of, say, NASA and anything else th

Re: [RCSE] RE: GUI programming for TX's - More

2003-01-10 Thread Jason Werner
Neil, I think you may be misunderstanding the starting premise of this "exercise". The idea was not to create a feedback or computer controlled situation where the computer controls the tx. The idea was to take the numerical and small screen interface of the Tx's programming screen and "en

[RCSE] Spectra module for Vision FS

2003-01-10 Thread Tom Broeski
I have a new Spectra module for the Vision radio. Dial in any frequency. Ordered for someone who upgraded to the Stylus. Great when you don't want a conflict. I use one in my Stylus also. Hitec warns it is only for their radios, but. List is $195. Will sell the set for $130. Tom RCSE-

Re: [RCSE] Battery for DC Field Charger

2003-01-10 Thread Andrew E. Mileski
Bill Swingle wrote: I use a small 5Ah gel cell sometimes. It will charge my transmitter and between 2 to 5 planes depending on the size of the airplane batteries. It's great to give another pilot a courtesy charge so he doesn't have to stop flying for the day. But, for your Eflight planes you'll

Re: [RCSE] for sale

2003-01-10 Thread Tom Broeski
I have one of these and I really like it. Great for one person launch/retrieve. What is your reserve on the retriever? I always wonder why one doesn't just set the starting bid at their minimum. T - Original Message - From: Ed Berris To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 10, 2003