[RCSE] Dear Jeff "Midsouth-Louisville is gonna be more fantastic than ever!'

One Polo Field is smaller than three. And the Midsouth field is bigger than a one car garage.   All true statements :-)   However here's another true statement for those of you planning on coming down to fly and have funIts gonna be great flying with you all again. It will be nice to have

[RCSE] "Midsouth-Louisville is gonna be more fantastic than ever!'

Hi guys,   Ed Wilson and our clubmates have really outdone themselves on a field this year.   The field we will be flying on is a polo field and a half at least, flat soft grass, with a lot of open space to work low lift up and off the field. For those of you who are not polo-savvy, a single

[RCSE] "So Larry and Ben and Tom showed up to fly the Supra today"

I finished up a little late on the beach today in LA, but Larry was ready to do some soaring, so we met up at the Harbor site, south of LA.   He brought out his Danny and one of his Carbon Supras and a bungee.Ben Clerx joined us and Tom Copp, Mark Browning and Dan Fink.   It was windy over ca

[RCSE] Re: TX RF output? and urban legends

the receiving end of splatter.     This is mostly just that .splatter, not RF but conversation.   Our RX's have a huge problem...they are sooo selective they barely listen to their own frequencies, so the idea of them being bothered by some sort of close emission from a grey tuned TX, while '

[RCSE] AirHogs Aero-Ace MODS

My Son has been having a ball with his in Denver. He has found that there is a website with Aero Ace fanatics, who have found that if you take off the bottom wing cut it in half, glue the tips the existing wing, add some down thrust to the motorsIt is totally thermal capable and flys grea

[RCSE] 2006 Midsouth Restaurants

Great places to eat are mostly downtown, but as far as closing a deal with a clientmy customers are all on the beach so I'd take them somewhere they'd be looking at their topless customers. :-)  Pretty much that's everywhere on the beach though :-)   All around the motel areas are places

[RCSE] Some more map and photo info about 2006 MidSouth Location

There isn't much on the LASS website yet, but here's some info we have been passing around inside the club about the site. Gordy   Here is a link to Hays-Kennedy Park via Google Maps:http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=38.351080,-85.629072&spn=0.014228,0.027316&hl=enHere is a panoramic photo I mad

[RCSE] 2006 Midsouth Motels, locations

Okay guys, The new site is on the River, in the Northeast Corner of Louisville.   The closest motel is a Best Western on Wesport Rd and Gene Snyder (265)   However, about 5 miles further down Gene Snyder to Hyw 64 west is the Blankenbaker Exit which is loaded with motels, Comfort Inn Sleep I

[RCSE] "Orlando was warm and windy but no problem for a Giant like...'

So you missed the "Last Chance to Beat Gordy on His Birthday" man on man contest today in Orlando ;-(  Slightly under 200 pilots attended.   Well we had a nice day of challenging air, I flew my Giant (third outing with it) and I think it showed its abilities to really range around and to work

[RCSE] Servo slop fix advice?...why not avoid it by easing up on your gear teeth?

Bill Swingle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: A bit of wisdom from Joe Galletti in 1998:A quick way to improve slop between the servo output shaft and the bearing is to use a servo horn retaining screw that is a little larger than the standard screw. This expands the output shaft and take

[RCSE] Those crazy lazy dials... :-) Spectra Module

Martin:Those rotary switches on the synth modules are not designed for continuous use.   Not sure what continuous means, but lets see, about 4 years since I did the conversion on my RX, same module, and a personal goal to try to fly every day somewhere in the world (failed that one a bunch,,,

Re: [RCSE] Servo Performance - Real World

Excellent post Simon! Thanks for all that detail! Gordy

[RCSE] "Grunting while Launching, servos that is ;-)"

Hi Don, I have been watching this one waiting for this endingbecause it is totally out of context of what is 'needed' for our contest planes. What is needed is 10mins exactly and 100 landing points in every round.  Every plane prior to today's ships have been 10 to 20ozs heavier, with s

[RCSE] "He still sees no need for Dial a channel, but I have -- for years"

With my travels it didn't take long to figure out that I was going to be sitting out while some other pilot sat on a freq all day long, especially on slopes.   So I bought up all 50 Xtals and carried them along...but the next realization was that I was over working the sockets...they were nev

[RCSE] Molded Supra Antenna Placement - bottom placement A great place for the idea..on

7;ll bet no one picked up on them.    That most important TIP and the number one reason guys blame rx hits and antenna shortcomings, and crashed sailplanes...is right there in number 4 and 5.Thanks for mentioning it Simon!  Too bad guys were so concerned about GordySoar, instead of paying atten

[RCSE] "Your wire fret all falls apart...."

Hi Guys,   A few years back, quite a few actually Bozo and I got to chatting about the subject because of a battery monitor seemed to be malfunctioningshowing zero volts on a big ass hot 4 cell nicad pack...with the first movement of the landing stick...didn' t make any sense.   You see B

[RCSE] "I pity the fool..er USA soaring pilot hasn't chipped in for our F3J Team!"

Okay so the Mr T thing doesn't quite work any more   But step up guys.  Jim has a lot better things to do that color in that fill chart showing how much is past (by the way in RC Soaring we count down Jim! :-)   This is OUR chance to really show our support. Horizon said it was time for R

[RCSE] "Results of Southwest Soaring" Correction to what they flew.

Turns out D flew the new Spirit Elite 100"I know that sounds insane, but I picked it off a cell phone recording my friend at Homeland Security sent to me.  Course it was a little hard to hear clearly.   You can get them from Tower HobbiesHorizon really missed the boat on this one :-)

[RCSE] "Seems Pikes are still fun :-)"

They've been a good friend of mine this past couple of years..hundreds of hours of flying some chaos marks in their wings and fuses but still doing just fine.  Fun, durable ships that have brought wood to a lot of guys around the world.   Congrats to all of you, and extra thanks to DP for hel

[RCSE] "Results of Southwest Soaring" Way to Go John Diniz!

Hey lets hear it for John D!  He may be a JR guy but he apparently has been paying attention to his Soar buddies around Illinois!   16th out of that group of guys is pretty awesome!   Way to represent the Mid, John! Course we have no idea what anyone flew...yet :-) Gordy Puerto Vallarta, cold

[RCSE] "Results of Southwest Soaring"

Hi guys,   Well I made it from snowing Atlanta today to Puerto Vallartawere it is not snowing :-)   Sitting on the beach typing this note. Everyone here is wondering about what fun everyone had at the SWC this weekend...well at least I think that's what all the chatter is about(they

[RCSE] SWC report from RC Groups..yipes

Not exactly the kind of news I wanted to tune into sitting in my motel waiting for snow in Atlanta But this is about it so far...:-( Hope Mike decides that there are fun things to report about, he's a great stick and better columnisthard ground I've seen before...but Supra's in JW's p

[RCSE] SWC, a minor event doesn't list sailplanes flown....So which is it?

NO PILOT flies a task with out a teammate...his sailplane. While we personally love every pilot flying...all of our interest (especially this time of year! :-) is what they flew.   Come one SWC guys, step up and show the WORLD that the SWC is a USA major.   Share the fun for us who have to toi

[RCSE] SWC...a minor event not worth reporting????

We'll see..I'm pretty sure that our AMA Soaring columnist (and local) will give us an update.   No I didn't imply that, in this case, or in the case of this event each year, actions have spoken louder than words...un printed :-(   I know that the F3j got blown out after a few rounds.   But tod

[RCSE] "If its tuesday it must be Atlanta!"

Okay Atlantians!   My Pike Giant is resting (well I hope) after Fedex delivered it to a motel in your vacinity. Don't try to find and steal it :-)   Looking forward to flying this weekend looks like a reprieve on the rain ...for Saturday. Fingers and toes crossed but its gonna be hard to walk

[RCSE] "Karlton Vows, "Complete Domination!!!!"

(Easier to read if you open the whole window)Hi guys, Stumbled across this on web, glad to hear the K'man is working! and enthusiastically too :-) Gordy   Seasoned R/C Veteran Karlton Spindle joins Nomadio’s Sales TeamSpindle will be responsible for Non-Military SalesPhiladelphia, PA—Octobe

soaring@airage.com

Is the CG different in the carbon model? Where did it end up.  I'm at 92.5 mm   64 mm seems really forward. Tom Hi Tom,   A lot of guys don't realize that Don's has 'invert-lexia'...a rare condition where his 9's end up flipped upside down when posting about Supra balance points.   And spea

[RCSE] Old Graupner Sailplane Part?

Likely you guys will have to fabricate new pieces from Alum or plastic. Gordy

[RCSE] F3J Raffle Ticket Order Confirmation..The Gaunlet has been Thrown! Match it!

Okay guys, This is about supporting your USA F3J Team! I got the money by shoveling driveways here in Kentucky this week... (no not BS, snow!) Let see who is willing to put there patriotic soaring dollars where they keyboards are!  Post your matched donation and I'll get out and shovel so

[RCSE] "The Supra is not SuperPlane!" Krypton mislocated?

> Also there is no town called Krypton in the current Cz  Republic, I google it> and found nothing. (Star Lab communication)Czech Republic is a nice place and home of many nice planes, but don't take the glory away from Ukrainians. The Supra is manufactured in Ukraina.regards,Arne Hi Arne,  

[RCSE] "The Supra is not SuperPlane!"

Hi guys, I know there has been little actual flying of the Supra but the chatter according to Homeland Security monitoring is that it doesn't need any actual flying to prove it is SuperPlane...   However, I thought you'd all like to know this bit of information that I got from one of my conf

[RCSE] For those who wanted the new Giant Joiners..from my order

Shipping in about two weeks to me. I'll be in Mexico or maybe Florida when they ship but will likely be back for when they arrive. I'll keep you posted. Gordy

[RCSE] Pereko 3m for sale? More info for you guys looking for a nice starter TD ship

Hey Gordy.   This sailplane is a Mako fuselage with Peregrine wings. Jim Larkin posted the plane for me, since I don't have RCSE on my work PC Thanks Jeremy Smith   Peregrin wings I believe are have a 3021 foil, obechi over foam, and the Mako Fuse is a nice looking glass fuse.  Xtail I b

[RCSE] 4.5 degree joiners now available for the Giants

Hi guys, The Giant wing comes with pretty flat joiners, as its wing was born as a slope racer, but Samba just informed me that they are in production on a 4.5Degree version for Thermalers who want a little more hedral.   I'll be getting some for myself, no idea on how much, but if you'd like I

[RCSE] *Hey did you happen to see the most beautiful plane in the sky?"

I did and it was my new Sharon.  This plane has the new bigger stabs and with them when I pull back on the stick the nose goes up, and when I push down on the stick the nose goes down...with the older smaller stabsthe same thing happened :-)   I flew the Sharon today (cherry buster fligh

[RCSE] Insurance Question answer...snore :)

AMA has always been a secondary insurance policy. If you have no other, then it kicks in.   The sky ain't falling and a discussion on the topic will be the usual. When everything is said and done ...more will always be said than done.   There is always the alternative of not joining up with AM

[RCSE] "Spreading Spectrum on an AVA...makes it Super!"

Looks like I won't need a Super AVA to beat Gordy at the SWC :-) Clarence   Hi Clarence, I am bumming that I can't make it again this yearyep I actually have to work :-(   No worries though I asked DP to pick up the trophy for me :-)   I wish you all great weather this year!    Just pro

[RCSE] "Spreading Spectrum on an AVA...makes it Super!"

Barry has a few in stock right now, well minus one, the one I got coming :-) Better get on the phone right now if you want one, money talks bullship walks, er doesn't get one :-) Gordy

[RCSE] "Spreading Spectrum on an AVA...makes it Super!"

Guys take a look at the photos posted by likely the first owner of the new Super AVA. the original AVA was 127, the new Super is 147"   Here's two nice photos!   http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4946956&postcount=946Gordy

[RCSE] "Will TD become 'one-design' this season?"

From the fervor and excitement about the Supra, (molded or bagged) that I am observing and the communication traffic being picked up by the CIA over satellite surveillanceits really looking like the competition world is going Supra ga-ga!!!   Barry can ship fast enough to supply demand...

[RCSE] Anyone know a Japanese pilot was at Visalia Fall Festival?

Not sure of his national, but I got a Wing Maxx HP from him to repair, and the note he was suppose to leave with name address etc in the bag with the servo , well I can't read it.   Would sure like to get it back to him.   looks like Mel Wiskiakidasorry that's the best I can make out. Youn

[RCSE] "Casting lead at assisted floating dogs and the size of the Super AVA's...."

Its huge.   A soaring friend just sent me a photo of the original AVA vertical and the Super Ava's and whoooa!   I think the good doctor was thinking Texas when he sent word to 'make it bigger' :-)     147" versus 127" spanlook out Sailaire's and we better start looking for more spacing i

[RCSE] "Casting lead at floating dogs who've been assisted in soaring"

Fed Ex and the Post Office strike again. :-(   AVA shipped in a Sportube, first lost for weeks, then delivered with flatten hedral.  Easy fix, clean splits, but more than enough to piss us off. In the bag, with lots of bubble wrap, in the Sportube.  Must have been under something really heavy

[RCSE] "Supra's -- contests in choas!"

Here's the thing guys.   The entry of the Supra spells the end of our hobby in a lot of ways and is going to cause all sorts of chaos in the impound tents!   Instead of JW, DP, GordySoar, we'll all be reduced to our Supra production numbers!   Think of it... "Number 42 whic

[RCSE] Casting lead at assisted soaring

I would but its already a pretty heavy topicbut not as interesting as the weights and measures of new Supra parts.   I for one want to know why the heck one tail boom is soo much heavier than the other   What if two come in with different weight tailbooms? Different than those already

[RCSE] assisted soaring,etc, tonite's observations along that topic

So I went out to get some Chinese take out, I managed to get there without my Picolario and back, but not in time.   My two Catahoula's had managed to seek out a rubber maid container with about 40 Cowboy cookies just made last nite and one of the best batches the little lady had ever baked.

Re: [RCSE] assisted soaring,etc

 

[RCSE] "I'm not coming ...if ? "

Its a good question John.   Man on Man is supposed to be an attempt at equalizing launch and air.   Pic's and the like  add a factor in to the equation.   Whether some pilots would not come because some used a vario , well I think that depends if the event were 'serious'.  You know like the Nat

[RCSE] Just what good ARE they?

Often this question is asked and it seems they are usually pretty good for a lot of things.   For instance I was sweeping my shop floor today and found some globs of glue harden that I managed to break loose, they were various shapes and sizes. Some were clear and some were not, some were sha

[RCSE] "Just got my new Volz Powered Sharon! "

Hi Guys,   I know everyone is Supra crazed right now, but in the words of someone who just whipped the crap out of all of us this past year, pretty much everywhere the big dogs flywing span is good :-)   And there is nothing in the world today with the span and performance 'available' tha

[RCSE] "Tom Nagel rules in this RCSD Edition!"

That in spite of really excellent articles on DS, painting tips, serious slope plank research, even a new way to do RES spoiler hinges! The photos rock too! http://www.rcsoaringdigest.com/pdfs/RCSD-2006/RCSD-2006-02.pdf   Take a look and lets hear about which article you liked best! Gordy

[RCSE] "I Challenge You 'Other' Big Mouths!" F3J Team Raffle

Okay guys, Big atta boys to Barry Kennedy and Airtronics for stepping behind our USA F3J team!   Last year LJ and his brain Carolyn, really got things going with the F3J Team shirts (specially "I'm NOT GordySoar" versions did pretty well ;-).  Hats off to them again!   So le

[RCSE] "Speaking of Insanity...RES wize that is"

Hi guys,   Most of you know that I literally live to fly RES, nuthin I like better, other than maybe 2m and noisy little electric crap buzzing around while I am trying to listen to thermals :-)   However, I flew my AVA once and in a contest and manage to win. It was ugly flying to say the

[RCSE] Skip miLLer Models and favors

Tom Gressman I do not receive any favors from Skip for posting this.    Yeah what the heck is with Skip?  I never get any favors for my posts to RCSE either!   Once he offered party favors but when I pulled the string nothing happened. no confetti or even a pop!   What was your thoughts on t

[RCSE] "You guys don't know JACK...er I mean Apex 2m!"

Well Well another 40oz!! 2Meter I Hope!! what does it weight RTF Will I Beat Edgar with it Mike.M Team SWSA   Hi Mike,   I am pretty sure that you are the only guy in the country who actually owns a scale or cares about the weight of a sailplane...and wants to beat Edgar! :-)   I buy

[RCSE] "You guys don't know JACK...er I mean Apex 2m!"

http://www.mandsmodels.com/Apex.html   this is one of those jewels that are often not noticed, well mostly cuz it is a 2m :-) However, while it is NOT an Organic, it does fly well and it is a more conventional looking ship for those of you who want a two piece wing shipand it's about half

[RCSE] "For Sale, still have the Pike Giant and Superior Wings, and Organic"

Hi Guys,   I still have the spare Pike Giant and Superior wings for sale, they are the new 68 full carbon layups.  White tops, red tips, red bottoms. new.   Also have the ready to fly Organic 2m. Contact me off line if you are interested. Season is coming.   Gordy Florida beaches this week

[RCSE] Brand new Stork nose cone for free

Hi guys,   I was going thru my junk box and found that I have a brand new Stork nose cone, this is the original Heinrich Stork, not the Stork 2.   Want it? You pay the $5 shipping.   Let me know Gordy

[RCSE] Shipping to events...safer by air

Hi Guys,   Every airport has AirFrieght docks. You can go there days before, even a week before.  You go there with things unpacked, and let them inspect. Then you pack it all up and it goes on an airplane to the frieght dock where you are heading.  When you land, you just drive over to the d

[RCSE] "Wait and Wail... NEW Pike or Giant Wings, I just got some spares"

HI guys, I had ordered two Pike wings for a guy who ended up out of work, so these are available.   Both are the new light weight #68 full carbon layups. The Giant wing isn't actually 'giant, but is the Brio slope racer airfoil with a span extended to 130" and the surfaces cut a lot deeper tha

[RCSE] "Wail....AVA IS SOLD....ORGANIC Still Available

If you guys are heading to the NATS this season, you'll need an Organic 2m, it was easily the most popular ship last year, tough as steel, launches like a rocket ship, easy to fly.   3 Volz servos in the wing 2 of the new Airtronics micro's in the fuse. 2 nose cones, one with skeg one regular.

[RCSE] "Wait and Wail...AVA and Organic ....SOLD

Don't say I didn't warn you! They were gone in minutes. Keep your eyes open I may come across a couple other goodies :-)Gordy

[RCSE] "Wait and Wail...AVA and Organic For Sale!"

Everyonce in awhile I run across a great deal on a sailplane, here's two!...and a matching set to boot!   Like new AVA, with AVA Bag!  Transparent Red (rare), it has two Volz Micro Maxx in the nose, thicker carbon pushrod for the elevator and rudder (no bowing on launches or snapping on spin

[RCSE] Micro D connector source

Being a whacky and out of the box kind of thinker, I typed Micro D connector into the ol googlometer and came up with this...   http://www.glenair.com/micro-d/   Gordy

[RCSE] Supra internal Volz Fuse 'arms'

Hi Guys, The Micro Maxx arms are molded higher up away from servo top, if you need some extra clearance, the Wing Maxx arm is molded down lower, closer to the top of the case.. In fact the full thickness of the arm itself ..lower   Gordy MN tonite/tomorrow or bust

[RCSE] "In Rememberance of a Great Soaring Lady, the Queen of RCSD"

For those of you who didn't know Judy Slates, for the past 15+ years, she was the backbone, editor, publisher and often printer of our hobby's 'bible', RC Soaring Digest Magazine.   She and her husband Jerry, made sure that the magazine was out on time, despite printers screw ups and computer

[RCSE] LSF US Soaring Masters ,Will Pic's be legal?

Hi John,   LSF allows the use of Picolarios (and the like) what about at the Soaring of Masters? ;-) Not interested myself but some of the guys out our way have gotten used to using them in comps.Gordy

[RCSE] LSF US Soaring Masters sponsored by Horizon Hobby and JR Radio

Oh I am sure that DP and I won't be the only ones representin' Airtronics.  Bring it you JR dudes, and dudettes  :-)     I might dig out an old Polks TX or even something earlier and run my system on 3 cells so that when I win it will be that much sweeter having flown with a handicap,wel

[RCSE] A good reason to use 5 cells

I run 6V, ...for two seasons     Congratulations!  Two seasons is a good thing, but.   This is the kind of thing that has gotten us to where we are today with the 6V thing.   In fact we seldom run any specific voltage for a consistent period of time in our use of the models. Barry is

[RCSE] What are we doing to kill servos?

 He was using a larger battery pack, I think it was a 6 volt, to get more zip out of the contol surfaces and burned out some servos. We have been using the standard 4.8 volt with no problems. Good observation! The whole 6 volt thing came about as mostly a marketing ploy years back to show th

[RCSE] "Wow did you see Darwin's Soaring Column This Month?"

Model Aviation Mag, Soaring Column   Talks about identifying thermals and DP talks about his style of planning and finding thermals in contests.  Pretty much everything he's heard me ask about :-)   Take a look this is info worthy of RCSD!   Thanks Darwin and DP! Gordy

[RCSE] Re: 1/3 ASW-20 by Dream Catcher COMPONENT SOURCE

 Got this from Kurt at NiagraFrontier models. Hi GordyI see there is someone looking for info on Mark Smith's ASW 20. I purchased this tooling and have the original plans from Mark Smith's ASW20. I don't post on the exchange, just never did. Can you send my email to the person that is i

[RCSE] "Wait and Wail....Organic 2m for sale"

Hi guys,   This plane has seen about 4 years of ..well mostly sitting in the garage, it is a 2m :-)   But its had repairs and recently got a new fuse.  Still all in all its not bad and definitely airworthy...and looks pretty good to.   Its got some 3 Volz Micro Maxx in the wing and I the new

[RCSE] Just ran across an old winch/retriever article worth reading again..and again

http://www.nesail.com/articledetail.php?articleID=20   From Sherman Knight Gordy

[RCSE] Re: SW winds and warm..ish tomorrow for the slope?..IN KENTUCKY

Meant this one for our locals, but you are all welcome :-)Gordy

[RCSE] SW winds and warm..ish tomorrow for the slope?

Hi Guys,   Tony is hot to carve some slope air and I guess I could be convinced to shoot out there too. Any one else in for tomorrow? Gordy

[RCSE] Best...Wing Tape and Hinge tape is at

Hilaunch has the best hinge tape, thin no stretch and takes a back hoe to get it loose from the surfaces, clear too. Nothing better for rudder hinges or wing surfaces, great for hatch cover hinges too.   Best Wing Tape goes to Planes Wings and Thingsif you can get in touch with him.   Abo

[RCSE] Re: New year's Day Cancellation....or, you can't beat Gordy here this time.

I'd have won anyway...again ;-) Still time to get down to Orlando! Gordy Back in Miami tonite

[RCSE] "ITs not too late to get to Orlando...Southwest is cheap too! "

  Okay guys, the weather man is saying sun for Saturday! Come on down! Gordy

[RCSE] Inquiring minds wanted to know! Orlando Buzzard's Tangerine Results

Lots of Tangerine Photos at this link!   http://www.amadistrict-v.org/avp_reports/Tangerine.pdf Results and report here http://www.orlandobuzzards.org/Tangerine2005_Report.pdf Saturday Score Card http://www.orlandobuzzards.org/Tangerine2005_Saturday.pdf   Sunday Score Card http://www.orlandobuz

[RCSE] "Another Opportunity to Earn Your "I Beat Gordy" LSF Points ;-)"

Hi guys,   The wondrous and talented Buzzards have decided to throw a post Tangerine 'gordy is coming' man on man contest this Saturday, but little did they realize that I would be pulling my characteristic 'do-over' card by extending my flight out to late Sunday evening...so here's your chan

[RCSE] Soaring....well I subscribed to this list now what happens?

the house blows up. :-)   The RC Soaring exchange is a site where we share fun stuff about our Rc soaring adventures projects, good rc soaring deals, sell our used stuff and find out where to buy someone else's used stuffcontest information, news about new rc soaring equipment and airfram

[RCSE] Don't forget servos to Lou Grace

4MM X

[RCSE] "Got my Giant wings done, want to see my linkage

If you have a set and want to see my linkage set up, post me a note. l did bottom links on the flaps, versus the stock top links.   Gordy

[RCSE] "I pity the fools ain't got the new JT Plane Pack Bag!"

gest and that's about 10 years and it still traveling with me.  But I now have three of the new version. Two Blue and two red, with GordySoar , Louisville Kentucky and my cell phone number, embroidered right on the outside.Its almost Christmas, do yourself a favor this year, instead of getting

[RCSE] "Lookout Florida, there's a Giant coming your way Dec 18th:-)

Hi guys,   I'll be working the beaches around Miami then up to Bradenton by Friday the 17th.  I extended my stay so I don't leave till Sunday morningso all you TD pilots let's do some soaring Sunday morning at the Cape Coral site.  Heck maybe the guys will throw an impromtu contest togeth

[RCSE] Nice Article on Pg 109, Sierra Silent Soarers

Check out this month AMA, District 10 report, and of course Dave Garwood's slope column is top notch as usual.   Gordy

Re: [RCSE] For Sale Hitec Digital Servo Programmer...AND it....

I have one Hitec HFP-10 digital servo programmer and servo tester.  It is like new the only thing on it is dust from not getting enough use.  It programs Hitec servo direction, dead band width, speed, fail safe position and end point plus several other test and is capable of reseting Hitec d

[RCSE] "Sharon's can be protected against accidental hits"

Awhile back I got all excited about something that would virtually end any chance of accidental same freq TX turn-onsespecially with the availability of Synthesized TX modules being available for just about every brand and everyone of them having dial numbers only seen clearly while using

[RCSE] "John Derstine is not in Aruba"

It is amazing how easy it is for somewhere disappear...without trying... even in the USA. If you think about it, lets say he was heading to a soaring event. He would have sailplanes with him, he would have gotten gas because something big enough to carry scale planes would suck gas, so good

[RCSE] "I stopped in at Carlos and Charlies...She wasn't there"

Had bite to eat there, its downtown and has a good lunch. By the way downtown is one street wide and about 5 blocks longnot too easy to get lost...but while I was there I started thinking about the fact that I didn't post a note about the killer slope I found on the southern tip of Aruba.

Re: [RCSE] Metal servo frames

Keeping them the mounts in place is simple!   I drill some 'rivet' holes in the corners of the mounts, 1/18" holes I think. Above and below the side screw lugs since this is where most of the force is on the mount. Then one in each bottom corner.   Lay a piece of grocery bag in the mount (sara

[RCSE] Metal servo frames

I'd like to use frames for larger sized servos as well, but he doesn't make any.  I think I remember someone making nice anodized aluminum ones.  Anyone know where I can get some? Actually he doesn't make any framesthe brand x plastic frames were inspired by ..yep Volz... Michael contrac

[RCSE] "I saw OJ in Aruba!"

Before I left home I snuk in some time on the new Pike Giant wings.  Installed the linkages and servos, didn't take more than an hour to do both sets, ready to fly.  But I had the wiring harnesses already made up. IF any of you are building a set of Giant wings, shoot me a note and I'll send

[RCSE] "If you ain't ordered your Supra yet....good luck!'

Hi buds,   Here's a heads up on the Supra...if you have not put your money down on a pair, good luck on making it for next season  Whole teams of F3J ers are on the list.   No one but Tom K knows whether or not it will be the silver bullet of soaring, but a lot of really focused thumbs ha

[RCSE] "I'm in Aruba and you're not :-)"

Got in at 8pm tonite, not a long air ride actually and the time zone is only an hour ahead of Eastern USA.   I have no idea of what things look like yet cuz its really dark here.   Wireless Internet access isn't the greatest at his hotel, and its a pretty fancy joint.   I'm hoping to make some

[RCSE] Indiana DS Record Set Today

Paul's got me on this one, the best I did there was spend my time with a Moth trying not to hit Steve Siebenahler and Paul WHILE I DS'd and they flew the front side :-)   I didn't have any glass along.   Way to go Greg and Paul! Gordy Cold in windy Milwaukee today, wrong direction for the slop

[RCSE] D9pin assignments..explained..logically ;-)

Hi Stan,   Its the same 'logic' as a deans pin or a JR pin.   The top row of 5 is for the right and left signal wires  the middle isn't used unless you have a 5th servo in the wing ;)   Which servos are farthest away from the middle of the wing? You guessed right! Ailerons! Right and left...so

[RCSE] "New Ky DS Record Set Today in Frankfort!"

The lift was booming and a whole crew of DS fanatics showed up to test their metal...er foam and glass sailplanes.   I flew quite a few flights with the Siegels..no not seagulls, Paul and Rudy S came down from Ohio to grind the groove. Warm and partly cloudy, you couldn't have asked for a bet

[RCSE] Any soaring guys in Aruba or Puerto Rico?

I'm coming your way in few weeks so you have time to hide the winches :-) Let me know if you are out there! Gordy Louisville Kentucky today

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