Hi Richard,
I've put a fantastic freeware application up on my website that can
convert many different units of measurement. It's runtime, so you don't
need to actually install it. You can download it at the following URL...
www.dankitching.com/convert.exe
Dan
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:
That's the same one that Dan Kitching recommended. Can anybody tell me
how you use that to convert g/dm^2 to oz/ft^2? I guess you need to use
the custom feature but clicking on custom gets a blank window with
no instructions and no apparent way to type anything into the window.
Phil
RCSE
Hi Phil,
Under the pressure tab, you can convert kg/cm2 to lb/ft2.
Since kg/cm2 is g/m2, multiply the result by 16, and you have oz/ft2
I have an Excel spreadsheet that I can post as well that does a couple
of other things for electric fliers and wing loading.
Dan
Phil Barnes wrote:
The
Hi Norm,
I've always had excellent service and pricing from Steve Hill at
www.battlepack.com. You can buy loose cells or specify your pack
configuration, and he's always been willing to spend time on the phone
to address my questions.
Dan
Norman E. Timbs, Jr. wrote:
Where do you
take the chance. I'd rather not have the business or an unhappy
customer.
Ed
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Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 10:45 PM
Subject: Re: [RCSE] Shipping to Canada - WAS: Vender Disappointment
with outrageous
brokerage fees.
Phil
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Sent: January 8, 2006 8:45 PM
To: RC Soaring Exchange
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And why is that?
Put the address on the box, take it to the post
I said... /_*USPS*_/ is the only way to ship north
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
UPS is not the only way to ship here, more importnatly UPS should be avoided at
all costs! Their pre-brokering premium is the worst of the lot.
Quoting Dan Kitching [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
Phil,
USPS
And why is that?
Put the address on the box, take it to the post office. Fill out the way
bill, pay the fee, and say goodbye to it.
Dan
George L Meyers wrote:
I initially thought it was strange that you had USA mailing address
but then I remembered that I wanted to mail a package to a
Here's a direct link...
http://www.workflow.as/jogrini/video/nats05.wmv
It's 61.9MB
Dan
Marc Gellart wrote:
Try this Jim, www.workflow.as/jogrini/diary/index.htm
Go to December 25, and it is below his pics for the X-Mas day fun
fly. I tried to pull an immediate address and could not
Happy New Year Jim,
Yep, I'm currently getting 3.1kbps with a broadband connection. I've
spent a LOT of time and bandwidth on JoJo's site, lot's of great stuff.
Dan
James V. Bacus wrote:
I bet were all giving JoJo's server a nice workout, I was only an hour
away from the download
Hope you knocked on wood while writing that Bill:)
Fact is, lots of folks have killed servos when running higher voltage
packs and lots of folks have used them for ages with no problems. Take
your pick and go with it, but a voltage regulator to keep things at 6V
is not a BAD idea, it may
, like new glider. Please no damaged,
battle weary sailplanes, I'd like to trade for a nice plane that I can
fly for a few years (barring a dumb thumb).
Anyone have an extra biggie they'd like to trade?
Thanks for the bandwidth!
Dan
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I have two of them that have now outlived two planes, a hotliner and a
F5B ship. Excellent servos.
dan
Dan Ahearn wrote:
Anyone have any experience with the Hi Tech 5125MG Digital Wing Servo?
DJA
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So, who's opened their gifts early? Or know what's coming?
Time to brag! Who's getting what?
I got a Breville espresso machine and a new 36 vinyl plotter cutter for
my airbrushing business. Anyone want a funky paint job? It's better now
that I won't have to cut masking film right on the
Well sure, they shouldn't have a problem giving up their flying site for
whole month.
Seeing how Indiana has a nice and warm year 'round flying season, an
entire month shouldn't be an issue at all.
Dan
TJB wrote:
Are there really that many pilots in Muncie that they can't spare a
Here's what you do, box up the Stratos and send it to me to take good
care of. I'll send you back an unfinished Aquila.
;)
Dan
Mark Williams wrote:
Just bought a Stratos SL and none of my receivers will fit if I leave the
cases on them. I haven't tried removing the cases yet. I fly with
Hi Kent,
FWIW, I've always received excellent from the Hill's at
www.battlepack.com. Steve is a great guy who keepss us high current guys
in the loop with what's working well and what's not.
Dan
Kent Miller wrote:
I am looking for a good battery supplier for Tx, Rx and motor packs. I
Sit tight for a little while Ed, I'm sure he'll be there in person
sooner or later. Hell, he even made it to Toronto this year.
Dan
Ed Berris wrote:
I think I'll be able to hear him bragging all the way to Minneapolis.
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I'm using a converted ATX power supply as well and it's great, with one
exception. My Orbit Pro charger has a power switch, and when I turn it
on the power supply shuts down. I've never opened it up, but imagine it
might have a largish capacitor that sucks a largish amount of current
when
Hi all,
Sheldon has loaned me his bagged wing Victory C and it's ready to go,
except for CG and control throws.
Does anyone have one of these flying, I'm looking for a close CG to
start with before I fling it at the sky.
The tow hook on this one is not adjustable, and is already installed,
become a fascinating thread!
Dan
James V. Bacus wrote:
C'mon down, you will have a total blast!
Just fly any event at Nats next year and you will be one step ahead of
Sheldon. 8-)
At 11:37 AM 8/14/2005, DAN KITCHING wrote:
Look out JB, I think I might just attend the NATS next
year
.
BTW, I have never seen Sheldon fly a sailplane...
yet I spend at least a
week a year doing that around him. 8-) (I have
seen him fly electrics and
a helicopter)
At 04:39 PM 8/15/2005, Dan Kitching wrote:
- Sheldon is to busy working at the NATS to
participate in the stick
I'm beginning to understand the addiction to thermal
hunting and I'd like to place the blame where it
belongs, squarely on the shoulders of my good friend
Sheldon Smith.
I've always appreciated soaring, but was truly hooked
after putting a 42 minute flight on my Ariane V6 a
while ago. Folks, this
Better to be called a geek than a nerd!
Michael Conte wrote:
As soon as contests start paying $1million + for first place, I'm sure
flying/building rc sailplanes will be considered cool.
Mike
On Aug 12, 2005, at 7:58 AM, Dennis Hoyle wrote:
Just a curious thing why is it geeky for someone
Hi all,
Does anyone have a DAT, COR, PRO, or KOO file of the SD7036 section?
I'm getting a little frustrated trying to find it on the web.
Even a list of co-ordinates would be fine if that's all I can get.
Thanks for the bandwidth
Dan
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Hi all,
I'm considering the purchase of a Moebius F3J/F5J model. Seems like a
great value for a sport thermal glider.
Does anyone own one, or had any experience with one?
They no longer have the funky curled wingtips (thus the Moebius name I'm
sure), they've been replaced with winglets.
What?!?! Flying hydroplanes NOT soaring related? I beg to differ.
I'd bet that it can be sloped !!!;-)
Dan (scared 'cause I have to maiden my GeeBee Z tomorrow) Kitching
P.S. - This message is in plain text.
Brian Courtice wrote:
Gordy's post about a model hydoplane meets the Gordy
How 'bout this one?
http://www.dankitching.com/icon.jpg
Dan
TJB wrote:
Car's the wrong color.
T
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Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2005 10:18 PM
Subject: [RCSE] I wish I had this license plate
I wish
Seems the shipping cost was specified in the auction listing, under
Shipping, payment details and return policy.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=34056item=5972208779
BTW, please sign your emails if you're going to complain.
Dan
CapnCrunchie wrote:
After leaving
Fortunately for me, I've only ever owned one brand of transmitter that
used that type of charge plug. I have a JR 9303 for playing in the air
(8103 before that), and a JR XR3 for playing on the ground.
Changing them to suit your standardized charge lead(s) might be a good idea.
Dan
Chuck
Tilley makes some terrific underwear too ! I should know, I'm
wearing some right now :)
Dan
Tom H. Nagel wrote:
Actually, for contests, I find thermal underwear works best. As for the
LSF V 8 hour slope task, well...depends.
Tom H. Nagel
Columbus, OH
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I have never shot down another pilot, but have seen it happen. Nobody
goes home feeling good about the hobby when that happens. Please be
careful with your synth transmitters folks, with power comes
responsibilities.
Other than Multiplex, who have had scanning addons for the Profi's for
Hi Dave,
Use a light bulb or similar to drain the cell(s) down to zero voltage.
Leave the load on there for some time to make sure the cell is truly
empty. Once that's done, puncture the plastic envelope in a few places
and soak them in very salty water for a day or so. Then you can just
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
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Hello:
I lost my manual for my JR 347. Is there online manual available
Have you noticed that all three types have the same part number?
Dan
Kent Miller wrote:
Smiley Antenna makes a 50 MHZ, 72 Mhz, and 75 Mhz Rubber Duckey antennas.
$25.00 each includes adapter.
http://www.smileyantenna.com/index.php?cPath=33
They work great.
Regards,
Kent Miller
SBSS
Hi all,
I have a JR 8103dt on channel 58 for sail. It's the aircraft version
with digital trims, and comes with a large 2100mAh pack installed. I've
decided to make the move to a 9303 and as much as I'd like to keep this
one as a backup, it's not going to happen.
I've had it for a little over
Wow, hats of to you Chuck. Never have I seen a pissing contest laid to
waste so quickly and efficiently.
Dan
And to the bone head who told me to get a Gentle Lady ARF as I seem
like a newbie, my AMA is 327694, what's yours?
Regards,
Tuan Le
371
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if I'm not actively telling it to be on. :)
Dan
Hoopes Designs wrote:
At 06:28 PM 4/4/05 -0400, Dan Kitching wrote:
Hi all,
Does anyone happen to have a DigiKey part# or specs for a spring
loaded toggle on an 8103?
I want to replace the gear switch on my 8103 with a spring loaded
switch
Hi all,
Does anyone happen to have a DigiKey part# or specs for a spring loaded
toggle on an 8103?
I want to replace the gear switch on my 8103 with a spring loaded switch
to control the throttle for my F5B ship.
Thanks
Dan
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Does anyone on the exchange have any good information on performing a
useful range test with a rubber ducky tx antenna? It obviously can't be
collapsed the same way the stock telescoping antenna can, so it seems
that the ritual might change somewhat.
Thanks
Dan
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I have been using an Orbit Pro for a little over a year now and would
recommend it to anyone with diverse charging needs. Up to 32 cells Ni/xx
and 11S lipo, and I'm charging my automotive field battery with it right
now. It also format charges which is very handy with new packs.
I connect the
Hi Jim,
Please consider at least 140lbs of balast this coming weekend.
Dan near (fortunately for me) tornado free Toronto.
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Sent: Monday, March 21, 2005 6:25 PM
Subject: [RCSE] And
Hi Walter,
You're going to laugh, but do yourself a favour and try it before to dismiss
it.
Tungsten is a wierd alloy, it can be cut extremely easily by certain things,
like magazine cover paper.
You're laughing, I can hear you. Go try it and see. Use the paper the same
way you would if you
Hi all,
Now that I have a power system in hand, I'm finally doing the setup on my
Ariane V6 F5B ship.
Does anyone have a guide handy for setting up the throttle on a switch
(gear would be best I suppose) and spoilers up as I drop the throttle
stick?
Thanks
Dan
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Hi Mike,
I was aware of your method, but have no need for a proportional throttle. At
14 cells and 120Amps, the plane is either climbing like heck or gliding, and
I only get a few seconds of run time per climb or the batteries and ESC are
gonna give me a bad day. As a result I'd prefer the
According to Sombra, the Shadow 1 is not discontinued, but it will be
updated and improved when it starts shipping again hopefully late Feb early
Mar.
Both the Shadow 1 and Shadow 3, will continue to be manufactured.
Dan
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Test.
Seems awfully quiet this evening...
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Hi All,
I have an Avionik D-99 pylon racer complete with 3 JR241's installed, a
Hacker Carbon pylon motor, a Hacker Pylon ESC, and a spare wing that I'm not
enjoying nearly as much as I had anticipated.
Just recently purchased an Ariane V6 F5B ship and am looking for a good 10
cell power
Thanks all for your replies. I have a vacuum pump in the basement which
works quite well, but I'd like to get a fridge compressor for two
reasons.
1 - Silent operation
2 - Can also be used for my airbrushing. I have a 1/4hp compressor on a 3
gallon tank that I'll use as a donor machine.
Hi Arne,
Maybe I missed an earlier post of yours, but pray tell, what is this
mysterious compressor of yours?
I'm considering a purchase of a 1/3hp Embraco compressor (refrigerator
compressor) to serve double duty as a quiet compressor for my airbrushing
and as a vacuum pump for bagging stuff.
I think the key here is personal gain. NO gain, no breaky the rules.
I have a question about that one
If I copy a popular plan for a 1/4 scale Minimoa, then haven't I have done
something that is for personal gain whether I sell it or give it away? The
person who receives the plan gains
Kristopher
Have you ever tried auto-ing a heli into slope lift? You'd be amazed, just make sure your idle is reliable 'cause you can auto as long as you like and it's difficult to finish the auto onto the ground once you've stopped in lift.
Dan
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Kyosho Concept SRX
Harley Michaelis has designed a really light horizontal stab for the Genie
and Genie LT/S. I'm sure the design wouldn't be too difficult to work out on
a T-tail, you'd just have to incorporate a control surface because the
Genies' tails are full flying.
Dan
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Ditto.
I especially like the scalers waiting their turns !!!
Dan
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From: Sheldon - YNT uDesign [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: 'Paul Naton' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; soaring@airage.com
Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 7:51 AM
Subject: RE: [RCSE] 25% Off Soaring Calendars!
Hey
Hi Rense,
Great Planes recommends a maximum discharge rate of 8C for that pack.
Whether or not that's the max continuous or max burst discharge is unclear,
so I'd take it as the burst rate. You continuous discharge rate would
probably be more in the range of 6C with some airflow.
If your Aveox
Hi Mike,
You can research this some more in the high performance forum at
www.ezonemag.com, the choices are very, very large here.
For motors, Plettenberg are currently top of the heap, with Hacker following
up the rear. All of these motors are geared, and most competitors are using
RFM carbon
Yes, and after you read the realtime Futaba advertising, it will be followed
by...
Fresh young teens want you now, click here to find out more
and still more
Viagra, percodan, cialis, delivered to your door. Discount pharmacy.
I can see the warning screen now :)
Your transmitter has just
Peter
I tried your peteinvest58 email address but it bounced.
Anyway, thanks for your response Peter, I do appreciate it.
Dan
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From: Peter Nicholson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2004 4:35 PM
Subject: Falcon 550E specs
This
profile, rudder size/shape, I would be much in debt.
Thanks
Dan Kitching
carries them at www.icare-rc.com
When you connect a LiPo pack, you enter the charging current and connect the
battery. The charger looks at the pack and tells you how many cells it
thinks you have in series. It will not begin charging until you confirm the
number of series cells.
Dan Kitching
for this post :)
Dan Kitching
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From: Louis Cimon [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2004 4:51 PM
Subject: [RCSE] Most fun plane
I would like to know what plane you had the most fun with.
I admit my Boomerang was the plane I had most
Just as a side note, the Icon page at www.mapleleafdesign.com still describes the airframe as including a "Hoopes" wing harness.
"Also included are a unique 44 ounce ballast system, a complete wiring harness by Hoopes Designs, flush-mounted wing servo covers "
It's pretty clear now that
Atta boy Gordy, you've done it again!!!
Maybe from now on you should offer barely enough info to answer any future questions. No more providing ANY extra info, that's no longer allowed on this list. Even if it's true, because it's obviously a waste of Walter's time to read an extra sentence or
I can absolutely make one up, and I'll do a
great/complete job of it.
Now, who wants to send me a 9303? Ch.58
please.
Dan
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Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2004 8:38
PM
Subject: [RCSE] Anyone make an MS Excel
. The media has not helped.
Dan Kitching
Everything I know about Muslims I learned on TV(Thank God that's not
true)
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, October 16, 2004 12:34 AM
Subject: [RCSE] AF1
I am truly amazed how easily you
Spoken like a true future Oprah. Next year Sheldon,
you give Gordy a rest..
Dan
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From:
Sheldon -
YNT uDesign
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; 'Tom H.
Nagel' ; 'Douglas, Brent'
Cc: 'RCSE'
Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2004 10:16
AM
Subject:
JR --- Feel the difference!!! :-)
FUTABA - KNOW the Difference :~}
Bill Malvey
MULTIPLEX - BE the Difference !
I'm not so sure I can even tell the difference?
Dan
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Can Sheldon be our Oprah next year? G
Dan
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From: Martin Usher [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: glider1218 [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2004 11:53 AM
Subject: Re: [RCSE] Gordy
If you don't have anything nice to say about someone,
Now children, if you can't play nice, get into car racing. There's no room for this in our hobby.
Dan
Jeff Steifel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
To coin Ronald Regan, There you go again Gordy,Spreading your disinformation. Does credibility every bother you?The numbers are down. The AMA reported it
John,
I don't know much about the American psyche, but it's pretty normal to want
the lowest price possible, we're the same way up here in Canada. We
shouldn't be expected to have to encase our planes in stainless steel boxes
to eliminate shipping damage. That's an obvious overstatement, but my
Hi all,
I have recently received a vacuum pump for bagging stuff to throw at the
skies, and it works quite well drawing 26 inches fairly quickly.
Before I use it though, I'd like to ask the knowledgeable folks how to
lubricate it. It has a bit of a squeal as it runs, and a plate on the back
says
Hi Jerry,
Is it a consistent glitch whenever you drop flaps? Even on the ground? Do
you maybe have wipers on the flaps that would have carbon to carbon contact
anywhere with the wing.? That could be a source of noise.
If the glitch is on a flap channel, causing the flap to drop as a symptom,
to land better than any of my smaller
pylon racers.
Dan's a happy camper today !
Get it up,
Dan
Dan Kitching
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Hi Jim,
So what do you do when you're ready to pack for the
return trip? G
Dan
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From:
James
Porter Jr
To: soaring BBS
Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:08
PM
Subject: Re: [RCSE] bagging
projects
I'm about to make the jump into
That sure is a happy looking fella in that second photo.
Good for you Jim, and I'm sure your public vote of thanks to those that
helped you will not go unappreciated. Break a leg in Denver.
Dan Kitching
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From: James V. Bacus [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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That being tongue in cheek of course, eh Bruce? :)))
Dan
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Friday, August 01, 2003 9:27 PM
Subject: Re: [RCSE] JR 8103 diode/fuse
Skip the drive to the Ratshack, wrap the blown fuse with a gum
Yeah, and speaking further of Wil, does anyone know where I go to order a
recent set of Chris Williams' Minimoa plans?
All this talk of scale at the Nats has reminded me how much I love this
plane !!!
Dan
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