Re: [RCSE] Shadow 3

2005-02-19 Thread George Gillburg
Barry Kennedy wrote: Kurt, The new Shadow 3 will be available in about 3 weeks. I supercedes the Shadow 1. The Shadow has been tested by George Steiner and he gave it 2 thumbs up. You can see a Shadow 3 on my web site and check out its new features, like cascading 2 together for 14 channels. Best

[RCSE] Winch advice please

2005-02-19 Thread Ross Biggar
I would like to source information on how to construct/purchase parts of a winch that is able to safely launch a scale saiplane weighing 20 to 30lbs Thanks Ross RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that

[RCSE] Never mind... Re: Air conditioner compressor for vac. bagging instead of fridge pump?

2005-02-19 Thread Stuart A. Hall
Never mind. I tried starting the thing and it won't start. It has some huge capacitor inside that looks rather scary, plus I'd hate to release the CFCs into the air while venting the thing. Back to the curbside with it! Stuart A. Hall wrote: I just passed a sign for a free, working airconditio

RE: [RCSE] Coverite's 21st Century Fabric

2005-02-19 Thread John & Linda
Sorry, forgot the link. http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=255154&highlight=laminating I used laminating film on a small foam plane and on my 2M 2x6. It has worked fine for me. See this link for a comment from Dean at Stealhead it is at post # 395. If you look at post # 244 it will s

RE: [RCSE] Coverite's 21st Century Fabric

2005-02-19 Thread John & Linda
I used laminating film on a small foam plane and on my 2M 2x6. It has worked fine for me. See this link for a comment from Dean at Stealhead it is at post # 395. If you look at post # 244 it will see the other info on it. Below is some info from the #244 post. This is the link. http://www.oregonl

[RCSE] For Sale Encore DLG

2005-02-19 Thread rvmccleave
2004 (Latest Version) Encore DLG NIB for sale. $400 Shipped Cont. USA Randy at 316-522-7441 or ping me back. Thanks, Randy McCleave RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe

Re: [RCSE] JR 9303 sailplane programming

2005-02-19 Thread Bill Malvey
On 2/19/05 17:26 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Has anybody written a full 'How to program' instruction guide for > programming the new JR 9303 for sailplanes? If somebody has published the > instructions, is it available on the internet? > Thanks, > S Gibson Not sure if this is what you want, but

[RCSE] Coverite's 21st Century Fabric

2005-02-19 Thread mpodder
Does anyone know if Coverite's 21st Century Fabric covering can be used in the same applications as Solortex. I'm looking for something that has a little more abrasion resistance than standard low heat shrinks or packing tape to cover a Zagi. Maurice RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Ai

[RCSE] JR 9303 sailplane programming

2005-02-19 Thread ownee77
Has anybody written a full 'How to program' instruction guide for programming the new JR 9303 for sailplanes? If somebody has published the instructions, is it available on the internet? Thanks, S Gibson RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe"

[RCSE] scale pilots

2005-02-19 Thread Zb. Michalczyk
Hi All! I got some scale pilot dummies in 1/3.5 and 1/4 scale they have been made for special order to fit style of 50's and 60's but could be used to any glider between 1/4-1/3 scale. if they would become popular I might try to have more of them in the future. There is only few left in each of

Re: [RCSE] Shadow 3

2005-02-19 Thread junk1
TheSky and Technology SRX is another promising RX. The first release was recalled due to some bad components that were supplied by a vendor, but most of the units performed extremely well even with someone else ON YOUR FREQUENCY!!! I had a few of them, you program them by putting them close to your

[RCSE] Shadow 1 RX Reviewed in RCSD...of course :-)

2005-02-19 Thread GordySoar
Hi Guys,   The Shadow 1 will be reviewed in RCSD in the next issue.  Tech tested by George Steiner and field tested by me (of course :)   The results?  Better than anyone of us hoped and not close to what is coming from Sombra shortly, in fact more of the Shadow series will be introduced by

[RCSE] Air conditioner compressor for vac. bagging instead of fridge pump?

2005-02-19 Thread Stuart A. Hall
I just passed a sign for a free, working airconditioner. I looked inside the unit by the side of the road and it has the typical plumbing for an AC unit. Anyone have any ideas whether I can scavenge the pump from this free unit to hook up to a vacuum bag? Fridge pumps should be relatively che

[RCSE] Smithy ShopSmith on Ebay

2005-02-19 Thread TJB
This would be worth keeping an eye on if you live anywhere near Scottsdale AZ. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=633&item=3875107062&rd=1 T&G 32 Mount View Dr Afton, VA 22920 540 943-3356 fax 943-4178 540 943-3356 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Se

[RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #5178

2005-02-19 Thread Jo Grini
It will be interresting to test the Shadow 3. The last month I have been trying to get equipment for flying the NATS at 72mhz. So a little Norwegian story: First I bought a new EVO radio. But that was offcourse with crystal module. So I need another crystal. Then I asked Polk for a receiver. Jus

Re: [RCSE] Shadow 3

2005-02-19 Thread Stuart A. Hall
I have to say the march of technology within our hobby is simply unbelievable. It has gotten to the point, for me, that purchasing hobby supplies is a bit like buying a new computer... wait a few months on a computer and you can get something faster and cheaper. With our hobby technology (excep

[RCSE] Shadow 3

2005-02-19 Thread Barry Kennedy
Kurt, The new Shadow 3 will be available in about 3 weeks. I supercedes the Shadow 1. The Shadow has been tested by George Steiner and he gave it 2 thumbs up. You can see a Shadow 3 on my web site and check out its new features, like cascading 2 together for 14 channels. Best Regards, Barry

RE: [RCSE] Shadow 1 RX from Apogee

2005-02-19 Thread John Derstine
It is the same company, all you have to do is click on the link. http://www.dionysusdesign.com/Shadow1.shtml And the 3 is the 7 channel unit. Endless Mountain Models http://www.scalesoaring.com email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe"

Re: [RCSE] Shadow 1 RX from Apogee

2005-02-19 Thread Zb. Michalczyk
Shadow 1 Rx comes from SOMBRA of Canada. I do not know what Apogee is in this case I have one for about two months now it sets the frequency somehow differently then other synthetized Rx's is winning my confidence over any other Rx I have been using Great performer, great features. Is worth every

RE: [RCSE] Shadow 1 RX from Apogee

2005-02-19 Thread John Derstine
Kurt; It is no longer being made (but still supported), being replaced by this; The shadow 3. http://www.dionysusdesign.com/Shadow1.shtml Endless Mountain Models http://www.scalesoaring.com email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > -Original Message- > From: Kurt W Zimmerman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Shadow 1 RX from Apogee

2005-02-19 Thread Kurt W. Zimmerman
Does anyone have any experience with this receiver? It looks too good to be true... but with today's SMT technology I'm not surprised. Any feedback good/bad is much appreciated. Thanks. Kurt RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to

[RCSE] New Deluxe LED solenoid kit

2005-02-19 Thread Cal Posthuma
I put together a new version a Deluxe kit.  It includes all that was in the original LED solenoid kit plus the hookup wire, heat shrink, mounting plate, and solder.  So all you now need is common tools soldering iron and drill.   No excuse not to do it now.  Deluxe kit is $12.95 sent anywher

[RCSE] Polar Stuff

2005-02-19 Thread RegDave
Oleg,   Thank you for your comments. My apologies for missing the Span Loading differentiation on the first go around.   That said, I still don't agree with the trends you've noted unless one is dealing with the induced drag term (and wing) in isolation from everything else. You can't ignore

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2005-02-19 Thread John & Linda
FYI: Jared of Austin, TX posted this link in a RCGROUPS thread that I follow. I found it quite interesting. It is a paper on formation flying and on page 19 talks about elliptical formations reducing drag. It takes about 4 minutes to load at 28kb because it is a 26 page PDF http://ocw.mit.edu/NR/

[RCSE] "Hey Los Angles, come pick me up!"

2005-02-19 Thread GordySoar
I am stranded at the Marriot Renaissance Airport, 5855 W. Century Blvd 301 641 5700 Rm1828 Cell 502 727 9595   My plane is on its way to Australia, but I am stuck here til about 8pm Saturday.   Let get together for some lunch or soaring  :-) I'll be up around 9:30 (been up for over 24 hours no