[RCSE] Re: X9303 service bulletin

2008-08-19 Thread Robert (Bob) P. Andris
Hey JD, Couldn't find the article or service bulletin with your link. Do you have a title. Maybe a "search" will bring it up. Many Thanks, Bob Robert P. Andris 12155 Terrence Ave. Saratoga, CA 95070 USA (408) 252-5469 [

[RCSE] Rick Walters - Update

2008-06-22 Thread Robert (Bob) P. Andris
Last night we had a knock at our door - and it was our pleasure to welcome back Rick Walters (LSF 003). He will be again representing the U.S. in the 18-meter class, at the World Gliding Championships on July 25 - Aug 16, 2008 in Luesse, Germany. Here's a little background info from the S

[RCSE] Canopy Polish

2006-06-18 Thread Robert (Bob) P. Andris
Need some help. Lost my web site reference for "Stahfix" full-size sailplane canopy polish. I need to order some - does anyone else still have the reference? Many Thanks, Bob Robert P. Andris 12155 Terrence

[RCSE] Re: JR 6102 TX

2006-05-24 Thread Robert (Bob) P. Andris
Dan, I've been using a 6102 for my DX-6 since last December. First, use a "Y" connector to plug both of the spoiler servos into and then it into the throttle channel. Rudder servo into aileron channel is done all the time. Finally, the elevator mix into throttle(actually spoilers) is p

[RCSE] Re: Re: Attention LSF members and JIM DECK

2006-01-04 Thread Robert (Bob) P Andris
Jim, Just wanted to second Karl's thanks. Your unflagging energy and attention to detail have been appreciated for these many past years! Thanks for carrying on the tradition, Bob From: "Karl Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: A

Re: [RCSE] Shrink Tubing

2005-10-15 Thread Robert (Bob) P Andris
George, If you want the thin, light weight, stuff go to Gabe's Air Dynamics site, at: http://www.airdyn.com/ I use it for battery packs, RXs, ESCs, and servos. Bob George L Meyers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Can anyone point me to a source that sells shrink tubing, the size that allows you t

[RCSE] JR 8103 DT for sale

2005-09-09 Thread Robert (Bob) P Andris
I have a JR 8103 DT for sale. It is the "A" model (acro & sailplane), which of course does acrobatic, helicopter, and sailplane models equally well, and is on channel 55. It's in great shape, battery upgraded to 1400 NiMH. Includes original charger, manual, plastic frequency numbers, flag, b

[RCSE] Re: JR/Futa/Hitec synth module..has suddenly made a new product a must!

2005-04-03 Thread Robert (Bob) P Andris
Gordy, Sounds great. Have been waiting a couple of years for JR to jump into the 21st Century. However I have some apprehension about it. Just hope it works like the EVO with scanner module. The MANDATORY feature I'm looking for is when you turn it on it won't let you use a frequency that's

[RCSE] Re: "New Zealand is hard on LSF4 One Hours!"

2005-03-06 Thread Robert (Bob) P Andris
Gordy, This is why we love it so much! BLNT, Bob Robert P. Andris 12155 Terrence Ave. Saratoga, CA 95070 USA (408) 252-5469 [EMAIL PROTECTED] LSF 004, AMA 5055 Date: Sun, 6 Mar 2005 01:36:43 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Soaring@Air

[RCSE] Re: Old LSF guys

2004-10-06 Thread Robert (Bob) P Andris
Brent, Doug, Harley, I'm alive (at least I'm pretty sure of it!). Flying electrics Mon-Fri's. Recently, my sailplane activity has been a little thermal and a little slope; but not as much as the "Gordy's" of the fraternity. As for the 1st 4 guys, here's what I know: 001 Scott Christianse

[RCSE] Re: Is an LSF# - still an LSF 'Task' if you use electronic help?

2004-08-22 Thread Robert (Bob) P Andris
Gordy, In answer to your question . . . Yes. As one of the drafters of the original "LSF Soaring Accomplishments Program" I can say unequivocally that electronic help was perfectly legal then as it is now. It was looked at as being no different than a full size sailplane having a vario as part

[RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #2944

2003-12-11 Thread Robert (Bob) P Andris
Thought I'd jump in with my $0.02. I've been using 'edge' sharpening products by these guys: http://www.accusharp.com/ for years. For Exacto type blades, I have one of their "SturdyMount Knife Sharpeners" (about 3/4" x 3/4" x 2-1/2") screwed down on the corner of my workbench. Two swipes, I

[RCSE] Good Price on a NIB Brisk 2

2003-10-09 Thread Robert (Bob) P. Andris
I've got a Brisk 2, http://www.nesail.com/brisk2.htm , + Tom Hoopes wire harness for it, for sale. All is still in the original box. Cost now is $699.95 + S&H and $45.00. My cost was $619.95 + $38.00. I'm selling it for $575 + shipping. Bob -- .

Re: Re: [RCSE] JR 8103 lithium battery failure question

2003-04-01 Thread Robert (Bob) P. Andris
Andrew, What you say is always a good idea. However, it can be done by the consumer with some care. I recently got the "L" on one of my 8103s. The change over probably made it 'batteryless' for 10 to 15 min. Lo, and behold, the settings were still there. Maybe there is a big capacitor in t

[RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #1488

2003-02-06 Thread Robert (Bob) P. Andris
Craig, As Jerry said, Mark is still in the hobby as Dynaflite: http://www.dynaflite.com/ . Rick Walters is very active in the SSA and full-size soaring. Competing, competition committee, etc. Bob Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 20:21:03 -0800 From: Craig Allen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECT

[RCSE] Re: Early LSF Pictures

2003-02-03 Thread Robert (Bob) P. Andris
Denny, Many Thanks. Brought back lots of fond memories. Bob Date: Sun, 02 Feb 2003 20:33:15 -0500 From: Denny Zech <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Soaring <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Early LSF Pictures Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> We found some early LSF pictures Bob Steele had and thought we wo

[RCSE] Great Service Should Be Applauded!

2002-05-15 Thread Robert (Bob) P. Andris
To: "Sal DeFrancesco, Pres of Northeast Sailplane Products, Inc." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> From: "Robert (Bob) P. Andris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Brisk 2 Order Cc: Bcc: X-Attachments: Sal, The Brisk 2, F3F ship, that I ordered from you on Friday, arrive

[RCSE] Measuring Relative Incidence

2001-09-12 Thread Robert (Bob) P. Andris
I'm having some difficulty building Park Flyers down in the 8 oz range; and, as you know, they can be fairly wimpy in construction. I would like to do things like measure the tip-to-tip incidence of the wing and also the stab. I have one of those Great Planes Accu-Point Laser Incidence Meters

[RCSE] Flaperons

2001-09-08 Thread Robert (Bob) P. Andris
I have a Wipa "Firecat" which is a 33 in span, 32 oz weight, JETI "Phasor" 15-4 brushless powered full-house ARF from the Czech Republic, handled in the US by Hobby Lobby. I've got about 20 flights of 5 min on it. Also, quite a few repairs, mainly caused by it being a little more than I can

[RCSE] Re: Supplier of powdered lead?

2001-08-22 Thread Robert (Bob) P. Andris
Matt, IMHO, the stuff you really want to look for is called "Cerro-Bend". It is almost as heavy as lead and it melts at temps lower than boiling water, if memory serves. Don't have any other info. Bob > >-- > >Date: Thu, 4

[RCSE] Re: Open Class Pushrods

2001-07-25 Thread Robert (Bob) P. Andris
Is there a website that gives details on the CST pushrods? Bob >-- > >Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2001 13:06:54 -0500 >From: George Voss <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Open Class Pushrods >Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >So what is the latest concensus

[RCSE] Re: how to make variac safe?

2001-07-20 Thread Robert (Bob) P. Andris
One of the more accepted hookups is to connect the output of the variac to the input of a 24v or 40v transformer, of sufficient power handling capacity, and then hook the hot wire to the output of the transformer. This way you get isolation and a fine vernier control of the actual cutting vol

[RCSE] Re: Latest LSF address?

2001-03-06 Thread Robert (Bob) P. Andris
SKI, try http://www.silentflight.org . Bob >Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2001 10:30:26 EST >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Latest LSF address? >Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >i would appreciate the address for the LSF. SKI RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane

[RCSE] Mark Allen Designs

2001-03-04 Thread Robert (Bob) P. Andris
Does anyone have any leads on some "Mark Allen" designs? I am looking for info on these 3 possible designs: Electric Hawk Electric Night Hawk Nighthawk Many Thanks, Bob RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTEC

Re: Re: [RCSE] JR R610M receiver

2000-11-22 Thread Robert (Bob) P. Andris
I was told by a Horizon Hobbies (JR's distributor) technician three weeks ago that the original JR 610M RX only had a problem with partial throttle settings when used with E-Flight ESCs. Then it was a REAL problem! The RX has been moded and can be identified by a small blue paper dot on the