[RCSE] JTModels Back Up and Running....

2005-05-03 Thread Jimmy Prouty
Hi All, We've finished our relocation to sunny (windy!) Kansas and have set up shop again. If you're interested in our sailplane bags or covers please drop me a note at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Our e-mail crashed a couple of weeks ago and I wasn't aware of it until a customer told me about it yesterd

[RCSE] Gambler's Gala Contest 2005

2005-05-03 Thread Lee Cox
O.K. PILOTS, It is time to fill out your entries for the  2005 Gambler's Gala Contest Information and entry forms can be found at www.sierrasilentsoarers.com   Send me some ideas as to what your interested in for post contest events. ??   Dinner at JT's after contest on Saturday 7:30

RE: [RCSE] HELP: JR XP9303 setup with six servo wing?

2005-05-03 Thread John Derstine
Another way if you want or have independent spoiler control with top mounted Schempp Hirth spoilers. Use the flaperon wing type mix and couple inboard flaps to ailerons 30% which is typical for scale ships, or up to 1:1 if you prefer. Program a slider to activate the flaps for landing as a proporti

[RCSE] WTB Set of Wings

2005-05-03 Thread Ron Widel
I'd like to buy a set of plug in wings approx. 120"-130" plus. They can be built-up, obechi, bagged or molded. Must take full pedal launch. With approx. 10" cord. Servo's not important, but must be able to fish new servo wire if none installed. Airfoils from SD7037, RG15, MH32, or in that range.

Re: [RCSE] Ultimate soaring car?

2005-05-03 Thread Dr. Danny C Williams
HUMM Does it come in Orange? Dr. Danny Williams Colorado Springs, CO RMSA http://www.rmsadenver.com ~~ To: "Dr. Danny C Williams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Subject: Re: [RCSE] Ultimate soaring car? Message-ID: <050320051855

RE: [RCSE] Corn or Beans

2005-05-03 Thread Dr. Danny C Williams
Thanks for reminding me John... I know it is going to be CORN this year. Don't ask me how I knowLOL Dr. Danny Williams Colorado Springs, CO RMSA http://www.rmsadenver.com ~~~snip~~ From: "John Diniz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "RCSE" I t

Re: [RCSE] Some real R/C soaring nostalgia

2005-05-03 Thread Bill Johns
At 04:03 PM 5/3/2005, you wrote: Friend Tom Culmsee of the Portland, Or area sent me this note. One of the two websites mentioned gets you to a pic of the 150" Miskeet I designed in 1968. It was featured on the cover and as a construction article in the July, 1969 issue of Flying Models. It was

[RCSE] Some real R/C soaring nostalgia

2005-05-03 Thread Harley Michaelis
Friend Tom Culmsee of the Portland, Or area sent me this note. One of the two websites mentioned gets you to a pic of the 150" Miskeet I designed in 1968. It was featured on the cover and as a construction article in the July, 1969 issue of Flying Models. It was later full kitted by Flitegla

RE: [RCSE] JR XP9303 vs XP8103 RX channel differences?

2005-05-03 Thread Lydon, Matthew (NBC Universal)
Title: RE: [RCSE] JR XP9303 vs XP8103 RX channel differences? Yes, There's a difference in the pinouts - I believe channel 2 is now R ail instead of throttle - check the manual. For your later posts: Program the tip servos as ailerons, the inner ailerons as flaps, and use ail -> flap mixin

RE: [RCSE] HELP: JR XP9303 setup with six servo wing?

2005-05-03 Thread Cameron
Sherman, In my case I am considering a large 4.5 meter (177”) scale sailplane. The sailplane’s wing uses six servos – three servos per side. The wing is designed for three servos per side. (I would prefer not using mechanical linkages, and using software mixing instead.) Thus the wing servos w

Re: [RCSE] HELP: JR XP9303 setup with six servo wing?

2005-05-03 Thread DUWorm
In a message dated 5/3/2005 1:14:25 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have not yet gone through the manual for the JR XP9303, but is it possible(simple/easy) to program the XP9303 radio for a six servo wing -- L & Rflap, L & R inboard aileron, and L & R outboard/ti

[RCSE] RE: HELP: JR XP9303 setup with six servo wing?

2005-05-03 Thread Cameron
Hello Jon, Thank you for the reply. I know how to setup the standard six servo SAILPLANE. But my question is regarding a six servo WING -- i.e. total of eight servos or more. Thus the WING has L & R flap, L & R inboard aileron, and L & R outboard/tip ailerons (plus the standard rudder and eleva

[RCSE] HELP: JR XP9303 setup with six servo wing?

2005-05-03 Thread Cameron
I have not yet gone through the manual for the JR XP9303, but is it possible (simple/easy) to program the XP9303 radio for a six servo wing -- L & R flap, L & R inboard aileron, and L & R outboard/tip ailerons??? Can I setup the inboard and outboard ailerons to move by the same and/or different am

[RCSE] Airtronics Vision/Stylus & the #92778 receiver, Finally Solved!

2005-05-03 Thread Ron Widel
Hi Again, Well I finally have the non working, new Slimline 7/8 channel Airtonics #92778 receicver, working, here's the secret! Turn all your plugs upside down. Yes, turn all your plugs over and even the battery plug. Airtronics say's this is the only receiver in their line with this unique fe

Re: [RCSE] Bozo Buys Hummer H2 for soaring caddy... nt

2005-05-03 Thread Steve Meyer
Can the wing bags fit across width wise? At 02:29 PM 5/3/2005, Phil Townsend wrote: 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

[RCSE] Bozo Buys Hummer H2 for soaring caddy... nt

2005-05-03 Thread Phil Townsend
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Re: [RCSE] R/C Direct & Berg

2005-05-03 Thread Albert E. Wedworth
Hi Lee Al I just sent a berg 6 channel to RC Direct last week. I knew The person on the phone said it will be repaired and sent back...     Castle Creations is buying Berg I can't wait... Both are Fine Products ! Very Interesting Cheers AL Albert E. Wedworth ( AL ) ERA  Capshaw  RealestateR

Re: [RCSE] Ultimate soaring car/wagon?

2005-05-03 Thread mrmaserati
Picky picky picky. Dave > > > Wait just a little while for the Magnum SRT8. 425 hp 425 lbs ft of torque. > > I just finished the containment testing and production starts in two > > weeks. The extreme air plane hauler. > > If only the magnums were FULL sized station wagons > Cool con

Re: [RCSE] Ultimate soaring car/wagon?

2005-05-03 Thread junk1
Wait just a little while for the Magnum SRT8. 425 hp 425 lbs ft of torque. I just finished the containment testing and production starts in two weeks. The extreme air plane hauler. If only the magnums were FULL sized station wagons Cool concept, but too small Mark Mech www.aerofoam.c

RE: [RCSE] Ultimate soaring car?

2005-05-03 Thread Kirk Crawford
>Since the thread seems to have turned to impractical soaring transportation, how >about a 1972 Triumph Stag with a slush box? 2-m joined wing and high start will >fit. Bet you've not seen one of those at a soaring field! I usually drive my 1968 Triumph Spitfire. The planes go in the passenger s

Re: [RCSE] Ultimate soaring car?

2005-05-03 Thread mrmaserati
Wait just a little while for the Magnum SRT8. 425 hp 425 lbs ft of torque. I just finished the containment testing and production starts in two weeks. The extreme air plane hauler. Regards, Dave Corven. Vehicle Synthesis Engineer SRT - Street Race Technology

[RCSE] Ultimate soaring car?

2005-05-03 Thread JIM EALY
Hey Guys: Since the thread seems to have turned to impractical soaring transportation, how about a 1972 Triumph Stag with a slush box? 2-m joined wing and high start will fit. Bet you've not seen one of those at a soaring field! still feel the Vanagon is the most pratical AND coolest Jim Jim

RE: [RCSE] R/C Direct & Berg

2005-05-03 Thread Douglas, Brent
Berg moving to a relationship with Castle Creations, but that is a work in progress. I found that to mean nothing new for a while, vendors have what they have. I tried ordering via RC-Direct, and he pretty much said ordering would be on hold until that happened, and at that point I decided to wai

Re: [RCSE] Ultimate airplane/sailplane vehicle?

2005-05-03 Thread Jim Laurel
Yes, the SVX is a very interesting design. I've always had a lot of respect for Subaru. They've stuck with their boxer motors through thick and thin, as well as the notion that AWD is an important safety feature even for road-going vehicles. Of all the Japanese car makers, they are the most

RE: [RCSE] Ultimate soaring car?

2005-05-03 Thread Howard Mark
35mpg at 100mph50 mpg at 80 mph. Losing your license for speeding violations - PRICELESS! :) -Original Message- From: Dennis Hipperson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 3:30 AM To: Hall, Stuart A Cc: Jim Laurel; soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] Ultimate

[RCSE] I love my Honda ELEMENT

2005-05-03 Thread leonmorrison7
I haul my AVA, field box, batteries and two DLG's in my Honda Element. For SEFF this year I also had a Silent Dream 2.8 and a 2M sailplane in bags. The two back seats are out and the big plastic floor in back is like a small storeroom. Ugly as sin but is 4WD, 21 mpg and about $22k loaded. My lic

[RCSE] HLG contest this Saturday in Muncie

2005-05-03 Thread rdwoebke
All, This event was sanctioned sort of late, so I don't think it got published in the magazine. Sorry for the late notice. The MIST club is holding a HLG contest this Saturday at the AMA national flying site. 1st through 3rd place plaques. Pilots meeting at 9:30 and first round soon after

Re: [RCSE] Ultimate soaring car?

2005-05-03 Thread Dennis Hipperson
BMW 320 Diesel Wagon35mpg at 100mph50 mpg at 80 mph plenty of room for planes. :-) (don't ask how I know) Dennis RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe mess

[RCSE] Re: [soaring] Digest Number 4016

2005-05-03 Thread Iflyicrash
In a message dated 5/2/2005 6:38:39 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Honda Element as in the toaster element... Looks like a toaster... has a name that is a part of a toaster... must be a toaster... Got to agree Jeff, we have two of them. Mine has the rear seats out all th

Re: [RCSE] Ultimate soaring car?

2005-05-03 Thread regis
Find an old VW Bus or Camper. Best glider car I ever had. Good millage too. :-) 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 forma

Re: [RCSE] Ultimate airplane/sailplane vehicle?

2005-05-03 Thread Bill & Bunny Kuhlman
We adore our Subaru SVX for trips to the flying field, which just happens to be more than 70 miles away. The SVX is one of the few "concept cars" to actually make it to market. Body by Giugiaro Italy. It has a four speed auto transmission with all wheel drive and passive rear steering. It's pow

[RCSE] R/C Direct & Berg

2005-05-03 Thread Lee Cox
Does anyone know what is going on with R/C direct in San Diego ? ? ? ?   How about Berg?    I purchased a Berg 5 receiver from R/C Direct back in November of 04. I put it into a Cobra electric in Dec of 04.  In late January of 05 I was experiencing intermittent problems. finally hooked up anothe

Re: [RCSE] 50 inches

2005-05-03 Thread paul bell
sorry. i wrote: 'i agree with tom k. pretty soon, we will be having electric fliers." pb regarding 50 inchs being a class or event. i agree with tom that this is an event. the cd of any esl contest can call any event that he likes as long as it is advertised in advance on the esl site. that

Re: [RCSE] Corn or Beans - I think corn

2005-05-03 Thread Hilaunch
In a message dated 5/3/05 7:09:51 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think is corn this year.  Paul Siegel would know for sure, but I think it is corn this year.   Don RichmondSan Diego, CA[EMAIL PROTECTED]www.hilaunch.com

RE: [RCSE] Corn or Beans

2005-05-03 Thread Steve Meyer
I remember that now. I was out there too. Used a GPS to make sure I kept a straight heading. Nothin like walking in 8' tall corn spaced 6" apart. Don't make them rows anymore like I remember when I was a kid. Quite a few planes lost that year. Too many lost brain cells seems like only a year

RE: [RCSE] Corn or Beans

2005-05-03 Thread John Diniz
I think is corn this year. Dr Dan would know. Wasn't it 2 Nats ago when you had your corn pollen attack after searching for a downed plane? John -Original Message- From: Steve Meyer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 11:17 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: 'RCSE' Subject: RE:

[RCSE] Stylus/JR 770 RX help (thank you!)

2005-05-03 Thread Michael Conte
For everyone who responded to my dilemma, thank you! Also, thank you for not making me feel like a bonehead. I've been into RC for 20 years and had no idea that you couldn't intermingle brands of PCM equipment. It's amazing what can slip through the cracks. Anyway, I'll be getting some 700'

[RCSE] HL In Muncie Saturday

2005-05-03 Thread Marc Gellart
The MIST club is having a HL contest Saturday May 7th at the International Aeromodeling Center, start about 9:30 with a pilots meeting and then flying. Unlike the last couple of weeks it looks to be a nice day and warm temps. CD is Ryan Woelkenberg (SP) and Larry Ruble is helping. Come and ha