[RCSE] Emerald Stabs!

2002-08-28 Thread Charles Miller
Good morning! I am looking for a pair of the light weight,composite stabs for an Emerald. I think Wings and Things has them??? Any help would be appreciated.. Thanks Charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Tow Line Snag!

2002-07-17 Thread Charles Miller
No rigging problems here!!! The chute will catch the glider if the tension isnt there upon releaseOr you go to deep in the bucket before the zoom.. We all have done it! Cheers Charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL

[RCSE] Volz X !

2002-07-15 Thread Charles Miller
Good Morning! I have the new Volz X in my Escape.. I really can tell the difference from the older Volz servo's. I have many of the older ones.. They actually work well.. Only striped out a half dozen or so. Due to my own mistake's. (landing with flaps extended) The new X servo's have not had a

[RCSE] HLG Cost???

2002-06-07 Thread Charles Miller
Good Morning!! This is an interesting thread concerning cost... This isn't an unfamiliar thread..It happens every year right after the IHLG competition.. The first thing I will say is that everyone,, I mean everyone!! Has the opportunity to make their own DLG.. Or open class ship.. Just come up

[RCSE] Rubber Duckies!!!

2002-05-22 Thread Charles Miller
Good Morning! I have a rubber duck antenna... I had to use it one contest.. I had my unlimited glider as high as I ever care to be and have had no problems! So far I see no reason to not use one.. I have started useing mine for the discus launch glider. With the move to throw a discus launch

[RCSE] Thanks!!!

2002-04-17 Thread Charles Miller
Thanks to all who responded about the Portland sites This list is a very valuble tool! Cheers Charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Converting to DLG

2002-03-01 Thread Charles Miller
Good Morning I just finished my Raptor.. Learning the throw.. Doing some minor fracturing. And repairing. I have a Mirage. This is a kevlar construction.. I was wondering if anyone tried to Discus launch this glider?? I am thinking if I can beef up the wing mount, and wing joints, I may be able

[RCSE] 3-D Electric!

2002-02-12 Thread Charles Miller
Good Morning I saw a 3-D electric at the SWC demonstrated I really would like to get this plane. I would like any information you might have as to where to buy this set up. Thanks Charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to

[RCSE] Bash!

2002-01-23 Thread Charles Miller
Hope this dosn't start up again.. Even though it sometimes is great entertainment! I have not lost respect for Sal, Or Karlton. Or anyone else people have bashed... The only respect I have lost is for the people who are doing the bashing! If I need someting I will contact these people and

[RCSE] Genesis

2002-01-11 Thread Charles Miller
It may look like a cool little glider. The Genesis is not what they expected. It isn't all that much fun to fly. It never really did well at contests.. Allthough it was suppose to be the new thing for gliders! I see the Genesis just a thing of the past. One that will fade away! Good idea though!

[RCSE] Nat's Coverage?

2001-11-01 Thread Charles Miller
Good Morning I just recieved my Model Aviation magazine. It covers the Nat's. It still looks like controll line and free flight get way more press than Soaring It seems like AMA just isn't into it! Cheers Charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and

[RCSE] What the ????

2001-10-29 Thread Charles Miller
This exchange is looking more like a chat room everyday! Why are we using such trashy words!! We do have a reputation to uphold.. Most all soaring pilots I know have more class than that! Lets clean it up shall we?? Cheers Charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send

[RCSE] Do Not Quick Charge?

2001-07-24 Thread Charles Miller
Good afternoon! I am no battery expert! I was into charging over night for many years as a power flyer. It wasn't until the last 3 years that I have been quick charging. I didn't really know what the con's were when quick charging. Ofcourse we hear allot of opinions about it. But what's the real

[RCSE] Thanks

2001-06-13 Thread Charles Miller
Thanks Jack! Thanks for the application site for the nat's!!! cheers Charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Twin Jet!

2001-05-10 Thread Charles Miller
Well the Twin Jet still rocks! I really didn't want to test the durability of this fun model. But I did in a manuver comming out of inverted. Thought I had the room. Didn't!!!It hit level in weeds.. No damage to frame! All though I did take the speed controll out. I guess thats the price you

[RCSE] Electrics @ gliderfield

2001-05-04 Thread Charles Miller
I don't think its an issue as to who is able to fly where... It's an issue of if the land owner, or nearby residents protest electric then we have to stop.. It's not worth loosing a field over I have a place where I can fly everything at one location if I choose The power field..

[RCSE] Kids are the future!!!

2001-03-30 Thread Charles Miller
I see some comments about keeping people int he dark about r/c,,, Well if we dont teach kids, then who will doing this hobby when we are old and out of it We ALLWAYS encourage young kids to give it a try.. Let them fly the slope combat wing.. They really pick it up fast !! And they can crash

[RCSE] F3J?

2001-03-29 Thread Charles Miller
The times they are a changin (Bob Dylan) Lots of interesting comments concerning the rule (or proposed rule change?) I think it will be something we will have to address. Go with the flow! Make it work!! If we want to fly F3J. I know everyone isn't into F3J, But for us who are? Good positive

[RCSE] Euro Trash!!

2001-02-12 Thread Charles Miller
Good Morning I guess people should know that in the full scale glider world... The Germans have it !!! Look at the most competitive gliders of the world,, They are German!!! My glider ASW20,, German This has something to do with liability of the product... Well that's one thing... It seems

[RCSE] Radio???

2000-12-21 Thread Charles Miller
Yes the radio is a sailplane radio BUT you have to use a Y harness for the flaps :( on the Cockpit MM. So then you can't adjust each flap independently? I guess mechanically you could RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to

[RCSE] Virus????

2000-12-18 Thread Charles Miller
Hey Guys I didin't mean to send that out,,, According to my server.. The virus was sent by the original person that sent the landings, a waste of time I got that this morning... I am useing my office computer today no Virus here.. I forget the name of the guy who sent the original

[RCSE] Tragic!!!

2000-12-06 Thread Charles Miller
I have thought allot about my high start coming out at the stake end. I use the strong Holiday rubber. I pull back very hard on this. I don't know if I could react if it broke? I use the bullet ends on them, they could probably get moving!!! I like the idea of a parachute at that end...

[RCSE] Cold Temps?Flying

2000-12-05 Thread Charles Miller
I did notice that my Battery I keep int he back of my truck dosn't last nearly as long this time of year, It is one of them jumper boxes that mechanics use... This normally lasts allmost a month... That is chargeing everyday. This time of year it may go two weeks So batteries are an issue..

[RCSE] Thermals?Winter?

2000-11-30 Thread Charles Miller
Good point about the lift at any temp!! I fly full scale gliders... One thing that we allways need to know is the laps rate... What is the laps rate??? When the air at altitude is cooler as you go higher.. the thermals will rise through that air faster, and with more intensity. Hot air rises

[RCSE] Temps?Equipment???

2000-11-30 Thread Charles Miller
Thats a very gray area The cold !! I have been lucky so far.. I have not had any problems,,And I have gotten my glider really ,, really cold!! But it is definatly something to think about ok I thought about it,, I just gotta fly! Charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model

[RCSE] Question?

2000-11-10 Thread Charles Miller
When I purchased a Spectre I was told that the Monarch would be discontinued,,, I have monarchs,,, I really like this ship,, I saw on DJ's website that the Monarch is offered Whats up??? Charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe"

[RCSE] Makeing A Living with Models?

2000-11-09 Thread Charles Miller
Concideriing how much I have spent on models, Support equipment.. Airfares to contests.. Hotel ,Food, buying goodies at the contest.. Someone is making a dime or two, But I think it's spread out so much , I don't think there are too many shops going to DisneyLand all to soon... But I am

[RCSE] RES????

2000-10-12 Thread Charles Miller
RES? It seems to me that there are some people out there that want WIN!! At any cost... So lets put hundreds of dollars into an RES, and go fly against Gentle ladies!!!How can a pilot feel good about that Where is the sportsmanship in fair play??? I think this is forcing another class..

[RCSE] Soggy Servo's??

2000-09-26 Thread Charles Miller
I prefer servo's that won't get soggy with milk You know,, the crunchy ones... RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] EPP????

2000-09-25 Thread Charles Miller
Hi Folks Needing some EPP foam.. cutting small wings,, Any help would be appreciated Thanks Charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Airtronics!

2000-09-22 Thread Charles Miller
Good Morning Seems to me that Airtronics has the market flooded.. In the glider area for sure!! At contests, I have never seen so many Airtronics radio's in my life!!! I have used Airtronics for ten years.. Mostly for my powered stuff.. When I got a Stylist , I was very impressed. I have three

[RCSE] Skeggs?

2000-09-20 Thread Charles Miller
Good Morning I have decided to make my skeggs,, I can get more variety this way, I can get ugly,, Or just enough for conditions... I have tried waxing the nose . then trying to lay it up. I just don't know about this, I may be using the wrong kind of resin/?? Would this make all the difference???

[RCSE] F3B Rule Violation!!!

2000-09-08 Thread Charles Miller
Good Morning Well there seems to be some controversy about whether or not Daryl Broke a rule I am not up on all the rules, so could someone state the exact rule (no opinions please, Just facts) Can you change gliders? or parts? during a round?? between rounds I think if everyone on

[RCSE] Nats 2000

2000-07-27 Thread Charles Miller
I would also like to know the results for all the events up to date,, I have team members there, and am interested in how they are doing...I know this isn't the worlds,, but it is important to me... thanks charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and

[RCSE] GO TEAM GO!

2000-07-05 Thread Charles Miller
So far so good, Keep up the good work guys oh., and dusty,, lets get the lead out.. today i wore my f3j team shirt in support,, a spiritual support if you will, charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] How do you charge the battery that charges the batteries?

2000-04-06 Thread Charles Miller
interstate batterie's makes a nice charger for that 12 , 7.2 i think it's around 40 to 50 bucks., works great,, use it all the time another idea is to get one of them jump start car batteries,, they come with a charger and have 250 cold cranking amps. it lasts a very long time.. about 90

[RCSE] the wing is the thing!!

2000-03-08 Thread Charles Miller
well i think the wing is not an aggressive full out combat ship. it;s a great flyin ship, there are several friends of mine that got attracted to the wing, they are hang glider pilots, not r/c pilots, they look like hang gliders in the air... they got boomerangs and are haveing a ball with

[RCSE] hey

2000-01-28 Thread Charles Miller
would mark howard please e-mail me i must have your old address thanks charlie RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] Is list down?

1999-08-18 Thread Charles Miller
gee, by the looks of it, i should start an airage anonimous club, everyone seems to be quite addicted , and when the mails don't come through.. everyone freaks out just an observation charlie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is the list down? I havnt recieved any messages in 2 days