[RCSE] Global flyer is off!

Hi All Virgin Atlantic Global flyer lifted off this evening check out there progress.. http://www.virginatlanticglobalflyer.com/ Way cool. Cheers Al   Albert E. Wedworth ( AL ) ERA  Capshaw  RealestateREALTOR- ASSOCIATECell  530-228-9445Fax 530-343-1715 BEGIN:VCARD VERSION:2.1 N:Wedworth FN:W

[RCSE] Plug-in wing wiring connectors: good, bad, ugly?

I've got a couple of projects coming up with plug-in wings, and I'm wondering if anyone would care to share their thoughts on using automatic connectors to make the connection between the servo wiring in the wing and the servo leads in the fuse. I'm thinking primariliy of the DB-9 and Multiplex

Re: [RCSE] Breakaway fuse?

>Is there any virtue to designing a fuse to break in a desired spot? How would I do that? The traditional approach to this problem is to attach the wing to the fuse with rubber bands. Other attachment methods are also useful, things like nylon bolts that break before the fuse does. You might

Re: [RCSE] Is Jerry Nelson still in business?

Jerry is moving south few states down. He will make an announcement soon.   MP

[RCSE] Breakaway fuse?

Is there any virtue to designing a fuse to break in a desired spot? How would I do that? I am scaling up a favorite, but long gone 60" to 2M. The fuselage is built up balsa. The original tended to break due to my landing style. I am reinforcing the new one from the nose to a point behind

Re: [RCSE] Res....Again

Wait until you guys see my Soprano... 8-) At 08:20 PM 2/28/2005, Augie McKibben wrote: Glenn, I bought a Soprano from Mark late last fall and have been waiting for the thaw ever since. They are beautiful, great lines and excellent construction. I had the luxury of getting to fly Mark's Soprano a ha

Re: [RCSE] Res....Again

Glenn, I bought a Soprano from Mark late last fall and have been waiting for the thaw ever since. They are beautiful, great lines and excellent construction. I had the luxury of getting to fly Mark's Soprano a half dozen times last year. That sold me right then and there. Launches high, wide sp

Re: [RCSE] Is Jerry Nelson still in business?

He's in the middle of a move to Texas. I just checked his website for something and saw the post. check: http://www.nelsonhobby.com/ Barry On Feb 25, 2005, at 11:15 PM, Jack Iafret wrote: Does anyone knows anything about Jerry? I have an order pending since 09FE05 and have several email inquire

[RCSE] Re: [soaring] Digest Number 3907

In a message dated 2/26/2005 10:40:31 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: If the AMA was only a tiny fraction of the organization that AOPA is, I would support them more. Simply put, AMA doesn't have a clue and this little DVD is yet another example of their disconnect. I agree

[RCSE] Re: Best 2m electric?

I am trying to decide between the RES and Aileron/Flap version. Doesn't the ability to camber the wing outweigh the inherent stability of polyhedral? What about increasing the dihedral the way DLG models do? -- Lothar Thole ---

[RCSE] Help Mike Lance - Hillcrest imposing park restrictions

Concering the Laguna Niguel slope site. This just started today. Guard wasn't sure what to do yet, but the owners association wants to dis-allow street parking for visitors to the public park (regardless if for glider, hiking, biking, dogs, etc). This would mean only 3 cars allowed to the park at

[RCSE] Goldberg Endurance 400

Has there been any reviews of the Goldberg Endurance 400. T. Hobbies web site has it due out in March. 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 tex

[RCSE] Is Jerry Nelson still in business?

Does anyone knows anything about Jerry? I have an order pending since 09FE05 and have several email inquires to him on if the stuff is back-ordered or just not available but no response so am wondering if he just does not answer or out of business. Jack Iafret RCSE-List facilities provided b

Re: [RCSE] "Pretty Mantis" Instructions?

Truth is that compared to UGLY (the original Mantis) the pretty mantis is STILL pretty UGLY. But in relative terms Phil, I guess you can say it is pretty. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. ;-) But they do fly way better than they look. But I have to agree, we don't want anyone getting the i

[RCSE] Tim Gehres of Bloomington, IN

Tim, please ping me. Mail to you is bouncing back, but I need an answer to a question. 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 wit

[RCSE] Transmitters for sale

I have two Multiplex transmitters for sale: Profi 4000 with Becker telescoping base loaded antenna and new battery. Excellent condition with manual and version 2 software - $700 OBO. Royal EVO 9 with Becker telescoping base loaded antenna, data cord, stock antenna and charger. Newest software an

RE: [RCSE] Re: Q: Castle pixie 20 and lithiums w/ speed 400 system

http://www.castlecreations.com/documents/Pixie-20P%20Users%20Guide.pdf Yes, definitely don't want to run your battery to less than 3.0 volts per cell. That would be flirting with disaster. I read the manual and it says that you can set your LVC to option 5 which would be appropriate for the 3 ce

[RCSE] Parts For Sale CORRECTION

Correction. I would also consider all of the below as a part of a trade towards a used or new Sharon 3.7 with a V-Tail. "Two Standard Sharon Wing tips, white/lavender and set up for Hitec wing servos. Fitted with custom spruce servo screw in mounts. Very, very good condition. $200.00 the p

[RCSE] bravo for Futaba

Yes, Futaba did replace a servo still under warranty even though I cut off the mounting lugs and shortened the servo lead...Thanks Futaba..Good job..Brian Smith RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note th

[RCSE] Paging D'Anne Thompson, and Darrell Zaballos

DZ and D'anne, could you please drop me a line. Thanks, Mike Smith 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. Ema

[RCSE] Re: Q: Castle pixie 20 and lithiums w/ speed 400 system

I'm going to be running an 11 volt 3 cell 1200 mah lipo pack with the GWS brushed 350 on "c" gearing... I understand it's a real no-no to let lithiums get dragged too far down. It's unclear to be if the pixie 20 can be set to limit like this for the setup I'm using. RCSE-List facilities provide

[RCSE] "I was up, down under, lost and won L3!"

Carl Strautin hosted my Sydney visit and it started with a birthday breakfast on Manly beach with gorgeous girls. We then went to fly all that Saturday and I spotted a group of kangaroos sleeping in the tall grass close to where I had landed. THought they were deer (which we are used to seeing

[RCSE] "I was up, down under and won too!"

Carl Strautin hosted my Sydney visit and it started with a birthday breakfast on Manly beach with gorgeous girls. We then went to fly all that Saturday and I spotted a group of kangaroos sleeping in the tall grass close to where I had landed. THought they were deer (which we are used to seeing

Re: [RCSE] Re: Gordy downunder.

It looks like Roo will keep an eye over Mathew at this early age. 8-) At 01:13 PM 2/28/2005, Jo Grini wrote: Good to hear that Gordy does well. Some good friends of the Australians and also many of the Americans (they were at last Nats) have some news. Michelle and Craig Goodrum from South Africa

[RCSE] Re: Gordy downunder.

Good to hear that Gordy does well. Some good friends of the Australians and also many of the Americans (they were at last Nats) have some news. Michelle and Craig Goodrum from South Africa have got a new member. Pictures of Mathew are released. Some of you might inspect the images for "something"

Re: [RCSE] AMA DVD

All well said I personally Have not received it as of yet. A friend of mine did. All of you that are complaining and sending it back or throwing it away are you also sending back the coin that came with it. or are you all just being hypocritical. If you really believe what you are saying then also

Re: [RCSE] Parts For Sale

Are you looking for a V-tail for a Sharon or a Sharon with a V-tail? If its the former, I have one that I'll probably never use. Anker At 12:40 PM 2/28/2005, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would also consider all of the below as a part of a trade towards a used or new Sharon V-Tail. "Two Standard S

[RCSE] Parts For Sale

I would also consider all of the below as a part of a trade towards a used or new Sharon V-Tail. "Two Standard Sharon Wing tips, white/lavender and set up for Hitec wing servos. Fitted with custom spruce servo screw in mounts. Very, very good condition. $200.00 the pair. Two new V-Ultra v-t

RE: [RCSE] "Pretty Mantis" Instructions?

Phil, You've been so helpful to the soaring community so how can I contribute? How about this new moniker, call it the PMS (Pretty Mantis Sailplane)? Tongue firmly in cheek! 8-) BCNU Bruce Hobbs RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" reques

Re: [RCSE] "Pretty Mantis" Instructions?

Thanks Anker! That's what I had in mind for aligning the tailboom but wasn't sure it that would do it or not. I know if would be a bear to fix if I had it wrong. :) Can't wait to fly my Mantis this spring! Probably end up buying a second one with an Aegea wing from Phil and another Pretty Mant

Re: [RCSE] "Pretty Mantis" Instructions?

I will gladly point you in the direction of some useful information if you will help me in my quest to kill the name "Pretty Mantis". We can use the terms "Aegea Mantis" or "Luchenbach fuselage" or most any other name that comes to mind. There is a "Mantis Building and Flying" forum on the ESL

Re: [RCSE] "Pretty Mantis" Instructions?

Jim, I have built a whole bunch of those. I align it by resting the fuse in the building table on the wing saddle. I then use scrap balsa pieces to hold the tail boom up so its completely parallel with the table top. Side to side alignment is done by eye. I use thickened epoxy to fill up the gap

[RCSE] "Pretty Mantis" Instructions?

Hi All, I have a Pretty Mantis fuse now and noticed that it only comes with one sheet of instructions that are pretty general. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to install the tailboom? What do you use as a reference to make sure the incidence is correct? Should I just use epoxy to moun

Re: [RCSE] Res....Again

The Modesto CA club has 3 Soprano's flying and I just got a crate in with #13 and #14 in it. The parts look and fit great. I know the guys that have there's flying love them. I cant wait to get these going as well. Soprano has my vote! John Fruge - Original Message - From: "Bob Johnson"

Re: [RCSE] Res....Again

I too was going to suggest the Soprano but Mark was quicker with a response. :) I got mine airborne only a couple of days before the 2004 Nats and consequently didn't have much time to get it sorted out. I was still able to be the top dog in my flight group in three out of the four rounds flown.

Re: [RCSE] Res....Again

Try a Soprano. typical Ukranian quality and construction with conventional fuselage layout. Next order will be here in about 2 weeks. I'm just about sold out already. Get on the list quickly. Mark Miller www.isthmusmodels.com --- GRW <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What is the hot plane for res thes

RE: [RCSE] Carbon Pushrod Sorce

CST has the pushrod sets available on line at cstsales.com Bondable tubing is also available, we will change the kits to include the bondable tubing if you request it. The best way to do this is call the Toll Free order desk number at 800-338-1278. If you want to order by E-Mail address it to [

[RCSE] Carbon Pushrod Sorce

If you are just looking for carbon rod stock try this Kite supply place. The link takes you to page # 2 of two pages. page #1 has FG rods at the top. http://ecom.citystar.com/hang-em-high/ushop/index.cgi?ID=W85MLZ&task=show&ca t=RODS&pgidx=21 John RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplan

Re: [RCSE] Jef Raskin Dies at 61

Here is another interesting jef raskin link: http://digibarn.com/friends/jef-raskin/slides/airplanes/index.html At 10:11 PM 2/27/2005, Paul Emerson wrote: Jef also designed the greatest TX never built: http://jef.raskincenter.org/published/transmitter.html And you may remember the all-cardboard sa