[RCSE] So long RCSE

2008-08-26 Thread Kevin Sheen
I haven't been on as long as some others but I too have enjoyed the banter and soaring fellowship for the last decade. Much thanks to Mike, Lex and the other admins who have made that service so enjoyable! I have a server and can install mailman, a piece of software that performs the

[RCSE] YA-RCSE

2008-08-26 Thread Kevin Sheen
Yet another RCSE. Having enjoyed RCSE for a long time, I too decided to put an alternative up to the group. It is nearly identical to the original in format and function. It is just a plain old e-mail list with an optional digest, and it archives the traffic as well. It won't ever have any

Re: [RCSE] Real Balls

2006-10-12 Thread Kevin Sheen
They are ball bearing end-plates for your long shaft. The doc's post had a url in it with plenty of pictures (don't open it while your wife is around though)... kev At 03:52 PM 10/12/2006, William Fann wrote: I am a new subscriber. What are real balls? I get the impression they are

RE: [RCSE] New experiences and questions

2005-10-24 Thread Kevin Sheen
Have you tried Sheldon? http://www.yntdesign.com/ Kevin At 10:00 AM 10/24/2005 -0400, you wrote: That reminds me - I started looking for a LoLo, and I only found lomcovak. Does anyone 'locally' deal in these? Johnny? Thanks, Brent RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send

[RCSE] Injoy info

2005-10-13 Thread Kevin Sheen
I was cruising Tim McCann's website and jumped over to the Injoy site and found this: http://www.injoy-1.com/news.htm If you planned to put together a winch, you might want to get the parts now. I have only good things to say about my SuperSkeg winch and Injoy motor after a season of use.

WAS - Re: [RCSE] WHO IS RESPONSIBLE ? NOW: Where is Tom?

2005-09-22 Thread Kevin Sheen
Where is Tom Nagel when we need to break log jams like this (with his quick wit)? Must be the precursor for the annual Bambidon vs. PETA people, followed by the downwind turn debate and then the annual 'Hate Sal' thread. Help me out people, have I missed any upcoming discussion topics

Re: [RCSE] Winch Plans

2005-09-06 Thread Kevin Sheen
http://www.laserarts.com Click on accessories, then Plan Sets. Regarding my post last week about these plans - I got a couple of private replies and while everyone seemed to put their own 'finishing touch' on the retriever, every reply was very positive regarding the operation of the

[RCSE] Laser Arts retriever plans

2005-08-30 Thread Kevin Sheen
Has anyone on the list built a retriever from the plans that Laser Arts offers? Any feedback you would care to offer? If you want to reply privately, I'd be glad to summarize the info and post it back to the list. Thanks, Kevin Sheen RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News

[RCSE] Solenoids

2005-08-18 Thread Kevin Sheen
Since the subject came up, Cole Hersee has a solenoid that is electronic (i.e. no moving parts like your typical solenoid / relay). The part number is 48785 and it is rated at 1 million switching cycles, but you get to pay for those cycles with a cool 140 bucks. I looked at the spec sheet on

Re: [RCSE] Sheldon flying

2005-08-15 Thread Kevin Sheen
Just remind him to release the sailplane prior to being pulled down the field and off the foot switch. ;-) September 18 at Harwood, Sheldon, Kevin At 07:13 PM 8/15/2005 -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jim I have seen Sheldon fly td. With proper instruction he's not too bad. 8-) Reece

Re: [RCSE] LASS: NATS 2-meter and Unlimited photos

2005-07-28 Thread Kevin Sheen
Who's GENIE is in the picture where Mike Remus is holding his Bubble Dancer? Good looking pictures! Kevin At 02:58 PM 7/28/2005 -0400, Ben Wilson wrote: Greetings gents -- I've posted my photos from the two days of 2-meter and the first day of Unlimited from the NATS. You can find these and

Re: [RCSE] NATS events

2005-04-25 Thread Kevin Sheen
Doesn't look like it: http://www.silentflight.org/NATS2005/Nats2005.html Kevin At 01:57 PM 4/25/2005 -0400, Keith wrote: Is there going to be XC at the NATS this year? Keith McLellan RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL

Re: [RCSE] skegs and teeth

2005-03-16 Thread Kevin Sheen
Depends, do you land like this: http://www.ts3.org/gallery/CSS-2003-Pumpkin-Fly/DSCF0059 or this? http://www.ts3.org/gallery/CSS-2003-Pumpkin-Fly/DSCF0072 smile Kevin At 04:07 PM 3/16/2005 -0600, you wrote: Skegs (skid type peg) and teeth...need them or not? Does it help you get those points?

RE: [RCSE] Who is the scoundrel. . . .?

2005-03-02 Thread Kevin Sheen
Ya but that stuff is also GREAT for keeping stabs on. Stabless in Pittsburgh (for other reasons) At 06:59 PM 3/1/2005 -0800, you wrote: Not me. I advocate the use of Shoe Goo hinges. Wiggle your sticks David Judson -Original Message- From: Harley Michaelis Subject: [RCSE] Who is the

Re: [RCSE] BUILDING A GENIE OR LT/S THIS WINTER?

2004-12-17 Thread Kevin Sheen
Andrew, When looking to cut your own cores, did you check out page one of file 03 - Wing, Genie and LT/S?? Here is a short excerpt: The dimensions given (10.3”, etc.), are “Chord Length” for plotting. .010” was used for “Skin Thickness”. For each wing, Sect.1 and 2 are the SA7036 airfoil thinned

Re: [RCSE] Security issues and R/C models-keep politics off the exchange

2004-10-21 Thread Kevin Sheen
While I agree with Barry's premise that partisan politics (while at the same time sheepishly admitting to contributing to it in the past) are best discussed elsewhere, it would be foolish of us to ignore the effect of lobbying efforts in our represented republic. All three of the AMA

Re: [RCSE] Dave Mathewson for AMA President

2004-09-29 Thread Kevin Sheen
Besides the current Model Aviation magazine candidates statements, two have web sites: http://www.mathewson4pres.com http://www.oberdieckforpres.org (I'm not aware of any on-line presence for Dave Brown, please correct me if I'm wrong) Vote! Kevin At 09:25 AM 9/29/2004 -0700, Bill Swingle

Re: [RCSE] TFR - 8/27/04

2004-08-27 Thread Kevin Sheen
OF 6 PART 6 OF 6 FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS NEW YORK METRO AREA. PART G. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ALL AIRCRAFT OPERATORS CHECK NOTAMS FREQUENTLY FOR POSSIBLE CHANGES TO THIS TFR PRIOR TO OPERATING WITHIN THIS AREA. END PART 6 OF 6 [See graphic.] Kevin Sheen wrote: Really?? Other Unauthorized Operations

[RCSE] Eclipse programming help

2004-04-03 Thread Kevin Sheen
Hi all, I'm trying to help a friend setup an Art Hobby Sierra along with a Hitec Eclipse. I've gone through the manual a couple of times and I can setup crow so that everything is moving in the right direction but I'm missing something because the flaps are drooping. Does anyone know of a

Re: [RCSE] Lost model alarm challenge

2004-01-09 Thread Kevin Sheen
Thank heavens for guys like Simon, Rob Crockett, Harley, Dr. Drela and others who continually share their knowledge and designs with the rest of us neophytes! Rob's design is time tested and even has some pretty pictures: http://www.ncws.com/rcrock/shepherd.htm his others are here:

[RCSE] AMA meets with TSA regarding model transportation

2003-01-15 Thread Kevin Sheen
Did anyone else see the front page of the AMA's website? http://www.modelaircraft.org/ Maybe they were following the recent Sport tube thread Kevin www.ts3.org RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please

Re: [RCSE] New JR Products in 2003

2002-12-12 Thread Kevin Sheen
RC Universe had a recent thread on a new transmitter labeled 9X. It looked like it fit between the 8103 and the 10x but from the exchange rate pricing, didn't look like it was competitively priced to the Futaba 9C series. I think I saw sliders on both sides like the 9C and it also has a big

Re: [RCSE] Source for wire harness mtls

2002-12-08 Thread Kevin Sheen
Martin, check out: http://www.ncws.com/rcrock/connector.htm It should help, Kevin At 04:01 PM 12/8/2002 -0800, Martin Cleary wrote: I'm a bit frustrated with the cost of wiring components via the local dealer. I can appreciate the cost involved in a slow moving inventory...but $6 for a 6

Re: [RCSE] Servo trays and RDS site

2002-11-11 Thread Kevin Sheen
Covers?!? You don't need no stinking covers! Check out Harley's RDS: http://www.proptwisters.org/rds2/index.html No covers, slop, drag, snags, etc. Nothing but a clean airfoil (and they taste good too (oops, wrong commercial)). good luck finding the covers, Kevin (I'm not a Michaelis'

Re: [RCSE] Servo trays and RDS site

2002-11-11 Thread Kevin Sheen
with servo wells oriented at 90 degrees to the hingeline, instead of the 45 degrees needed. Pity to still see stuff hanging out and covers with bulges on them when it is all so unecessary. - Original Message - From: Kevin Sheen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Soaring [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday

Re: [RCSE] Obechi source?/Wing covering

2002-10-29 Thread Kevin Sheen
One of our local club members ordered some from Superior Balsa in CA. I think the website is: www.superiorbalsa.com Hope this helps, Kevin At 06:59 PM 10/28/2002 -0500, John Bojack wrote: Anyone have a source for Obechi wood? Any other methods recommended for sheeting a built-up wing that would

RE: [RCSE] New shop equipment

2002-09-30 Thread Kevin Sheen
That is a fantastic addition. I watched a DYI channel show on shop dust collection several weeks back. Not only did they show you how to build your own sanding box but they also featured a couple different air filtration units. One was overkill but they also had a Ridgid unit that could be

[RCSE] Public thanks for Jay D.!

2002-09-11 Thread Kevin Sheen
Just wanted to give a public thanks to Jay Decker of monkeytumble fame. Jay is one of the good-guys to deal with when you are in the horse trading mode. I bought a fairly low dollar item from Jay and he packed it so that it was teamster proof on its travel across the country. If Jay

Re: [RCSE] Re:Sal bashing

2002-01-04 Thread Kevin Sheen
At 01:04 AM 1/4/2002 -0500, Jack Dubich wrote: And the kid, well he loves his first full house ship and flies it like a pro. Truer words never said, check our these pics: http://www.ts3.org/results/index.html http://www.ts3.org/photo/?display=Contest-2001%2FClarksburg-2%2Fdg-john1.jpg Kevin

Re: [RCSE] Who makes Aluminum Servo arms?

2001-12-04 Thread Kevin Sheen
http://www.hnet.net/~swbmfg/ Kevin At 11:53 PM 12/3/2001 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Looking for a mfg or supplier, let me know if you know of someone. Thanks Gordy

[RCSE] Tri-State Contest Announcement, July 1, Indiana, PA

2001-06-20 Thread Kevin Sheen
Tri-State Soaring Society's hard working president, Jack Dubich, has worked with a club in Indiana, PA to get another contest on our circuit. If you live in central PA, come join us! Fly for fun or try to top our best, either way, I think you will have an enjoyable day. All of the details

[RCSE] Nats Pictures

2000-08-08 Thread Kevin Sheen
having an additional contest this summer in Kittanning, PA on 8/20/00. thanks, Kevin Sheen www.ts3.org RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] Winch or Winch kit?

2000-03-13 Thread Kevin Sheen
Check out: http://www.alltel.net/~tmccann/ kevin At 04:27 PM 03/13/2000 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does any body out there have a good used winch thet want to sell? Or is there any one who sells plans or a kit for a winch? Doug Adams in Grand

Re: [RCSE] wing servos

1999-07-30 Thread Kevin Sheen
According to Horizon Hobby's and Hitec's web pages: the JR 341: 32 oz/in torque .63 oz JR 331: (a little cheaper than the 341) 42 oz/in torque .63 oz HS-80: 31 oz/in torque .62 (.76 w/metal gears) HS-81: 36 oz/in .59 (.67 w/metal gears) HS-85 (has a top ball bearing): 38 oz/in .7 (.84