[RCSE] Yo Rick....

2001-05-02 Thread Thrmlboy
Rick Brown, Drop me a line, I haven't got your email address... tom RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RCSE] extreme, extreme, extreme...etc.

2001-03-30 Thread Thrmlboy
In a message dated 01-03-30 09:09:56 EST, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Nostalgia is a good first start.and RES may be a good thing. What about all off these bagged & now molded RES ships that will be all the rage on the RES circuit. Nostalgia can be bothersome to get into because of the

Re: [RCSE] Disappearance of midpriced sailplanes

2001-01-31 Thread Thrmlboy
2 cents worth pilot not the plane. pilot not the plane. pilot not the plane. flying 'top end' planes merely levels the proverbial playing field. why handicap yourself from the start? pilot not the plane. pilot not the plane. pilot not the plane. practice practice practice tom miller carlis

Re: [RCSE] CAD - CNC

2000-11-08 Thread Thrmlboy
In a message dated 11/7/00 5:58:19 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > If you find someone to make these for you for 10.00 or 20.00 a template then > GO FOR IT. Very nice post Tom. Just a few things to add. I've seen a misconception about the .DXF outputs for airfoil templa

Re: [RCSE] TD/F3J servos

2000-10-24 Thread Thrmlboy
In a message dated 10/23/00 10:39:35 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > OK, > What's the real-world view on the premium-priced servos (Volz or Multiplex) > in a molded TD/F3J plane? Are they worth it over the Hitec or JR stuff? > > Tom Yes. Tom Miller Carlisle, PA RCSE

[RCSE] ATTN: Tom Broeski

2000-09-07 Thread Thrmlboy
Hey Tom, If you're going to the CASA Open this wknd, and if you've got the parts in stock; could you please bring along a set of shafts/pins and a gearset for the Volz Wing Starr servo? Thanks, Tom Miller Carlisle, PA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and

Re: [RCSE] How should an HLG launch?

2000-08-11 Thread Thrmlboy
Rick, Regardless of your personal motor/athletic skills, application of launch force behind the cg of airplane, HL to UL is a BAD idea. It creates an unstable flight condition and places the airframe in an awkwardly loaded position. With an aft of cg HL throw, as soon as you release the forw

Re: [RCSE] NATs Results, by memory.... :)

2000-08-02 Thread Thrmlboy
In a message dated 8/2/00 8:09:53 AM EST, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > >X-Country: > >(From Memory) > >1: Skip Miller (60+ miles) > >2: Paul Siegel (~18 miles) > > 3 : Steve Siebenaler ~13 miles > > >3: maybe Jim Bacus (12+ miles) > > I believe Steve Schneider and the SOAR team came i

[RCSE] NATs Results, by memory.... :)

2000-08-02 Thread Thrmlboy
Hey guys, Here's a rough compilation of NATs results, basically top tens of each comp. Note: Some of these may not be totally accurate, trying to use what's left of my memory. :-) X-Country: (From Memory) 1: Skip Miller (60+ miles) 2: Paul Siegel (~18 miles) 3: maybe Jim Bacus (12+ miles) S

Re: [RCSE] FAI Sporting Code

2000-06-16 Thread Thrmlboy
Hey guys, A friend forwarded this message to me, I guess he thought I wouldn't see it on my own from RCSE. I'm not sure why he sent it to me, but after reading it a few times, I thought I'd throw in my two cents worth. In a message dated 6/15/00 5:31:38 PM EST, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Be

Re: [RCSE] JR nad Hitec

2000-06-16 Thread Thrmlboy
J&C Hobbies www.jchobbies.com 800/309-8314 Later, Tom Miller Carlisle, PA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] Skip, got it.

2000-04-17 Thread Thrmlboy
Thanks for the address/ph # guys. Later, Tom RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[RCSE] F3j/F3b Question....

2000-03-21 Thread Thrmlboy
Hey all, What's the 'standard' line size used for launching F3j and F3b? I'm pretty sure F3b is 150 or 200lb mono. But what about F3j? I seem to recall an FAI limit on line diameter/size, and for some reason 70# mono sticks in my head. This question came up this eve. when talking about line siz

Re: [RCSE] Re: On Step...Longish

2000-03-12 Thread Thrmlboy
Guys, guys, guys It's a relatively simple explanation. I may be totally wrong (Manufacturing work for 7year may have my AE schooling a bit rusty), but one of the initial posts on this thread had this "phenomenon" explained. Condition 1: Glider is flying along in a steady state, dead

[RCSE] Painting Mylars/Masking Tape?

2000-03-02 Thread Thrmlboy
Hey Guys, Does using masking tape on waxed mylars produce any adverse effects? I'd like to prepaint the mylars and get some nice sharp lines instead of the standard spray paint "fade". Will masking tape leave any unwanted 'sticky' residue on pre-waxed mylars. Thanks, Tom RCSE-List facilities

Re: [RCSE] wind meter

2000-02-29 Thread Thrmlboy
Hey John, A *crazy* friend of mine did this. Since he happened to own a bike shop, spare parts weren't a problem. Instead of using the standard anemometer style cups though, he cut up an old HL wing and mounted it as a windmill, approx. 40" diameter. The bike computer sensor was mounted to the

[RCSE] Sierra Trim Questions....

2000-01-09 Thread Thrmlboy
Hey everybody, This is for those familiar with the Sierra 2.5. I'm slowly nearing completion, pushrods and wing servos remain to be done, and I'm wondering if anyone experienced with this plane has a CG recommendation. I could build per the plans (the smart thing) but I tend to prefer an aft