Re: [RCSE] Fwd: Fw: [SVSS] CVRC in Trouble?

2005-05-09 Thread Matt Lydon
Sounds like the easiest thing would be to fight the 'entertainment' charge. - Soaring contests are serious business, after all. Matt Charles Eaton wrote: Government. They should be part time and every time they make a new law ten must be eliminated. - Original Message - From: Flying

Re: [RCSE] Fwd: Fw: [SVSS] CVRC in Trouble?

2005-05-09 Thread Mike Smith
Guys, and gals, I sent the note about Visalia for your information. Please don't flame the reporter that is mentioned in the letter, or anyone else for that matter yet. Apparently, there is one person that is the cause for CVRC's use of the land as an RC glider venue being considered

[RCSE] Misty Meadows Soaring Classic, Solon, IA

2005-05-09 Thread Steve Meyer
Any Eastern Iowa Soaring Society listening... What's the deal in Iowa City this coming weekend. Having a difficult time finding available rooms. Graduation? or the contest that popular. :-) Steve Meyer SOAR LSF IV

Re: [RCSE] Misty Meadows Soaring Classic, Solon, IA

2005-05-09 Thread ljolly
Steve, Saturday is Prom Night. Best Regards Larry-Original Message-From: Steve Meyer [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: Soaring@airage.comSent: Mon, 09 May 2005 11:14:59 -0500Subject: [RCSE] Misty Meadows Soaring Classic, Solon, IA Any Eastern Iowa Soaring Society listening...What's the deal in Iowa

[RCSE] Receivers Tested

2005-05-09 Thread Paul Emerson
Is there a way to test the quality of a receiver using some kind of electronic measuring device - and has it been done? I am looking for what's best and want to know if the data is available. The reason being is all receiver data I have found is wholly subjective - X brand is better, I never had

Re: [RCSE] Receivers Tested

2005-05-09 Thread Bill Swingle
Has anyone ever sat at their workbench and measured... Who has the tools? Good question. Tom Hoopes has done this. His data looked pretty good. But it's been a while since I've seen him publish any more info. I mentioned at the time that I'd like to see a Hoopes Approved sticker but that didn't

RE: [RCSE] Blind Nut Stripped

2005-05-09 Thread Lydon, Matthew (NBC Universal)
Title: RE: [RCSE] Blind Nut Stripped I've had similar issues with blind nuts either stripping or not being set at the proper angle. Last case was my Sharon, where the front nut was only 1/2 visible through the wing hole when the center and rear were in. I used a big soldering iron to melt

Re: [RCSE] Help - JR 347 Instruction manual *********

2005-05-09 Thread Dan Kitching
Khan, I don't know anything about your tranny, but I did find a manual www.dankitching.com/jrx347.pdf I'll leave it up for a couple of days, be sure to save it to your local PC/MAC. Dan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello: I lost my manual for my JR 347. Is there online manual available

[RCSE] Thinning the fleet update#1

2005-05-09 Thread George Voss
The 3 Hitec supreme rx's are sold pending funds. The 4 micro servos are sold pending funds. George. 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

[RCSE] Receivers Tested, yep..all of them.

2005-05-09 Thread GordySoar
For those of you who actually read the magazines, or know something of our radio history, you'll recognize the name George Steiner. George tests all RX's that we get to buy, officially or for his own interest. Since he was part of the team who wrote the AMA specs that suppliers must meet for

Re: [RCSE] Receivers Tested

2005-05-09 Thread lomcovak
We have the facilities. There are a number of ways of generating comparison data: - Controlled signal O/P, over-the-air especially valid if performed within the confines of an anechoic chamber. - Direct measurement (COAX soldered directly to the board) using a modulated signal whose power can

[RCSE] IHLGF 2005 - Last Chance to Enter

2005-05-09 Thread Ron Scharck
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Your overwhelming response to the IHLGF 2005 and the FREE DSL Clinic has resulted in a sold out, 90 pilot registration. Even though the 90 pilot limit (15 pilots per heat with 6 heats in a round) has been reached, we know from doing this many years

[RCSE] FS -Aveox 36-15-4/w 3.7 to 1 gear box and controller.

2005-05-09 Thread aero1
For Sale: 1- NIB Aveox 36-15-4 with a 3.7 to 1 gear box and controller. This was originally over $450.00 The motor has never been used, the controller has 2 flights, no crashes. I want $260.00 shipping included in the US. Mark Mech www.aerofoam.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane

[RCSE] Re: 9C Setups/ 9C Super

2005-05-09 Thread Dan Ahearn
I toiled with all of this for about a year then I ordered a Stylus. Done and done -- Dan Ahearn Dan Ahearn's Profile: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/member.php?action=getinfouserid=14558 View this thread:

[RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #5627 What is going on at Misty Meadows, Iowa

2005-05-09 Thread BOBCANMAN
Nothing is available in Coralville Friday night due to graduation parties. Some openings were available for Saturday. Paul Haley and I are booked into the Marriott Fairfield Inn in Cedar Rapids. Call 1-319-364-2000. Bob Harold

Re: [RCSE] Receivers Tested

2005-05-09 Thread lomcovak
Oops, someone pointed out an ambiguity, the last line should have read ...it has the potential as a noise generating device that can be controlled. Quoting [EMAIL PROTECTED]: We have the facilities. There are a number of ways of generating comparison data: - Controlled signal O/P,

Re: [RCSE] Help - JR 347 Instruction manual *********

2005-05-09 Thread Mark Wales
I found this page on a search for Sherman Knight. http://www.reddata.com/sass/soaring_info/tech.htm Mark Soaring Is Life!! From: Dan Kitching [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] Help - JR 347 Instruction manual * Date: Mon, 09 May 2005 14:55:13 -0400 Khan, I

Re: [RCSE] Receivers Tested

2005-05-09 Thread Bill Swingle
When I tested a number of RX's some 10 years ago all were acceptable, in fact within a few dB of each other. OK, most models today are fine. I'm not surprised. But, I'd like to know what the Rx will do when the pilot gets stupid with the installation. Meaning: What happens if I cut the stock

[RCSE] What is a JR REVERSE Servo?

2005-05-09 Thread Cameron
On the JR/Horizon Web site many of the servos are listed as REVERSE servos, e.g. DS3301 Digital Wing Servo [JRPSDS3301] and Reverse DS3301 Servo [JRPSDS3301R]. What are reverse servos? How do they differ from standard servos? Thank you, Cameron Ninham RCSE-List facilities provided by Model

[RCSE] Johnny Berlin

2005-05-09 Thread mpodder
Anyone have a phone for Johnny Berlin. I want to order some servos. Maurice 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

Re: [RCSE] Misty Meadows Soaring Classic, Solon, IA

2005-05-09 Thread Mark Miller
Does anyone have any information on this contest that they could send me? The EISS website calendar is way out of date. Mark --- Steve Meyer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Any Eastern Iowa Soaring Society listening... What's the deal in Iowa City this coming weekend. Having a difficult time

Re: [RCSE] Misty Meadows Soaring Classic, Solon, IA

2005-05-09 Thread Steve Meyer
Try. http://www.silentflight.org/LSF_Base/Misty_Meadows_2005.pdf The farther you get away from Iowa City the more luck finding a room... College Graduation weekend. At 06:27 PM 5/9/2005, Mark Miller wrote: Does anyone have any information on this contest that they could send me? The EISS

Re: [RCSE] What is a JR REVERSE Servo?

2005-05-09 Thread miamimike
Cameron [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On the JR/Horizon Web site many of the servos are listed as REVERSE servos, e.g. DS3301 Digital Wing Servo [JRPSDS3301] and Reverse DS3301 Servo [JRPSDS3301R]. What are reverse servos? How do they differ from standard servos? If you install a regular servo for

[RCSE] Spring Fling

2005-05-09 Thread Dudley Dufort
The Second Leg of the Triad, Spring Fling 2005, is only 7 weeks away. 400 invitations will be snail mailed by weeks end. If you want to beat the pack and get you first choice frequency, the official entry form is on the SVSS website. Edgar Vera, here's your heads up. A special thanks to Erich

[RCSE] OVSS 2005

2005-05-09 Thread James V. Bacus
Is anyone going to fly in the OVSS this season? Or are you gonna let some old dude flying a 6 year old design that doesn't practice enough take that Eagle home at the end of this season? 8-) Another question, will that Eagle from Ohio ever make it back to it's home state? 8-)) Jim Downers

Re: [RCSE] OVSS 2005

2005-05-09 Thread Jim Carlton
On Monday 09 May 2005 11:07 pm, you wrote: Is anyone going to fly in the OVSS this season? Or are you gonna let some old dude flying a 6 year old design that doesn't practice enough take that Eagle home at the end of this season? 8-) Another question, will that Eagle from Ohio ever make it

Re: [RCSE] OVSS 2005

2005-05-09 Thread Martin Doney
I will be at Cincinnati and a few others. Are going to be there Martin Doney Baldwin, MI(the middle of nowhere) LSF 7429 RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages

Re: [RCSE] OVSS 2005

2005-05-09 Thread James V. Bacus
That's my plan, at this point it looks like I have successfully flexed a business trip to Boston so I can be back home Thursday night. At 10:14 PM 5/9/2005, Martin Doney wrote: I will be at Cincinnati and a few others. Are going to be there Martin Doney Baldwin, MI(the middle of nowhere) LSF

Re: [RCSE] OVSS 2005

2005-05-09 Thread Steve Meyer
I'll be attending two different weddings on Saturday May 21st. Oh well at least I get a night of free food and liquor. :-) However I will be starting the contest season off this weekend with some westward friends in Iowa. Be there in time for Saturday evening dinner at MacBride's.. :-) Could

Re: [RCSE] Receivers Tested

2005-05-09 Thread Simon Van Leeuwen
Well, that's the rub, isn't it. We can measure the losses associated with (I'll assume you are referring to) base loaded whips, in the lab it equates to ~15%. The manner in which I did this was to mount the RX (and antenna element) within a chamber and rotate it every 5-10 degrees and take a

[RCSE] FW: Mark Your Calendar

2005-05-09 Thread mark browning
Look out cause here I come!!! MARK YOUR CALENDARS Slap Your Co-Worker Day is Coming!! Tomorrow is the official Slap Your Irritating Co-workers Holiday: Do you have a co-worker who talks nonstop about nothing, working your last nerve with tedious and boring details that you don't give a damn