[RCSE] Re: Bozo says bye bye RCSE
Yep. But my favorite is still the Lucas challenge to Joe. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA - Original Message - From: Phil Townsend To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Soaring@airage.com Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 9:01 AM Subject: [RCSE] Bozo says bye bye RCSE Lets not forget The Skeeter!
Re: [RCSE] In Memory of RCSE
OK, I understand the motives for shutting RCSE down. 10 years is a long stretch in internet lingo. Thanks to Mike for all his efforts in opperating it. So, the burning question now is Where shall we go? Seriously, I not savy on what's out there. (and let's not tell Gordy) Bill Swingle Janesville, CA - Original Message - From: Mike Lachowski To: RCSE Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 2:15 PM Subject: [RCSE] In Memory of RCSE The time is now for the end of RCSE. RCSE has been around forever in Internet years, since the 90's. I can't even remember when it started. Some of the online stuff goes back to around 1999, I know I have some stuff back to 1996 and that is definitely not the oldest stuff. Posts to the list have gone down, mostly stuff about events that are happening out there. There hasn't been too much serious discussion in a while and flame wars, well everyone has been civilized. The equipment that the list is running on is aging and it's kind of hard to get excited about a mailing list these days. RCSE has been around forever in Internet years, since the early 90's. I can't even remember when it started. The computer guys at Airage want to shut the server down as soon as they can. It's not too cool to be running a Windows NT server these days. There are probably other security reasons to shut it down. I don't have a shut down date for RCSE, but expect it to be soon.So if you have any favorite memories, please post them to the list before it goes away. Maybe you can mention your favorite technical guru's discussion, flame war or Sal bashing. And sorry, RCSE won't cover the infamous challenge by Lucas to Joe. Thanks for the memories. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] In Memory of RCSE
Amen brother. I heard about several great airplanes through RCSE. One of which is my all time favorite. Thank you John Roe for your input there. It was a great resource! Bill Swingle Janesville, CA I learned a lot over the years through RCSE, Great job Mike. I will miss it.
Re: [RCSE] Removing old covering, more info
Hold on there! Carcinogenic, mutanogenic, poisonous! So, should I be worrying about the times (as a kid) that I used acetone as a hand cleaner to remove things like grease and fiberglass resin? Concerned modelers want to know. Well this one at least. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Re: I have a Challenge for JR/Spectrum DSM Radios!
-- The Multiplex programming is way better than the other stuff out there. Use that as a starting point, or at least as inspiration. Agreed. I'm a believer. -- Limiting somebody to 10/20/whatever models is stupid. Yeah man! My MPX3030 does 99 which is enough. But you're right memory is way too cheap for limits. ...so I can back things up on the computer or share with friends. My 3030 does this. ergonomics Ya get used to the pizza box quickly. Not bad for a 10yr old transmitter. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Handlaunch
Yes, hand launch is fantastic. When I was healthy I learned a tremendous amount from just a silly little plane called the Bob. A genius HL design that cost under a hundred bucks. Great plane. Great times. Even learned the Joe Wurts' third vector method when I was hand launching. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA
Re: [RCSE] NATS 2008 - 2meter
Fly a 2-Meter, RES plane... Then you can get 3 days of flying in... :-) So are you saying he should fly a gentle lady? Which is always a good choice, IMO. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA
Re: [RCSE] Looking for a Nats roomie
Great Roomies can be hard to find. Reminds me of the time I shared a hotel room with Phil Lontz, the infamous Bozo himself in Southern.Cal. No particularly funny stories came out of that experience (except for that crazy bathroom faucet that I won't describe). But I did learn a lot and as a result I later got to fly at a somewhat lesser known site with the world champ himself. I wouldn't know Jack from Adam. He may be a great guy. Or he may not. I don't know. But I suspect he'll make good roomie. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] A123s
40 AMPS! ...seem to like being abused Oh my. How far we've come! By the way, I like the term Zip Wire. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
re: [RCSE] Great RCSD Link!'
http://ciurpita.tripod.com/cgi-bin/search.pl Wowzers this is impressive. Great job compiling the appropriate keywords. The titles aren't listed as well I'd like, but a great job none the less! Hoo baby, I had forgotten I'd contributed ~2 dozen pieces. Now, how does one go about ordering on the site? Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] 60 F3J contest
Rich, 5.5 to 7 ounces flying weight REALLY??? Man, HLG technology has REALLY come a long ways! Bill Swingle Janesville, CA These were the last generation before the Discus hand launch. 59 span 281 sq. in 5.5 to 7 ounces flying weight RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Re: Hinge Tape
I suggest the hinge tape sold by Don Richmond. It's good stuff, quite strong and adhesive. I suspect it's an off the shelf product. But I've not found it anywhere else. I can't find his email but Don is on this list. Perhaps he'll contact you. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] 2.4 Question
-Isn't 2.4Ghz very much line of sight? -And poor at penetrating obsticles? Thus, isn't it reasonable to say that a home or structure or earth topology will block much of a 2.4 signal? Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Re: Line of Sight
Yes, if your behind a home or structure or earth topology you have larger problems My point was that we may not experience much difficulty from the other non-flying users of 2.4 because there are beneficial limitations provided by the multitude of various obsticles. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Re: How long will 72Mhz remain open?
Thanks for your input. It makes sense and I can't argue with any of your points. So 2.4 is unmonitored and open to ANYONE, as long as they play by the rules?? Because, the technology is by definition immune to frequency conflicts. When you think about it, this sounds almost magical. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Pizza Box goes 2.4??
are there any plans for 2.4 and the MPX 4000, Yeah! Will the pizza Box get a 2.4 Module? Pretty please. Anybody? Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] How long will 72Mhz remain open?
So now that 2.4 Ghz is emerging in force; how long will we continue to have FCC approved access to the 72MHz band? Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] 2.4 install how to?
Quiet Al! Let them go! We'll be better off with out them. Well, that is until we join them. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] California Cup F3F series
Indeed, history is a wonderfull thing. But don't forget one additional fact. Which is, men flew TOGETHER and had FUN and FELLOWSHIP. Bravo gentlemen. I'm envious. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] For Sale Airtronice Vision DOUBLE transmitter case
Gosh, maybe I'm just being ignorant here, but wouldn't the case work with other normally sized Tx's? Thus, I wonder why aren't you keeping it? Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Extending an Antenna
Wire? Doesn't matter. I've used a steel pushrod and the junky wire that was laying in my junk drawer. Just be sure the installation is flat, relatively straight and of equal length to the stocker (~ 41 inches for 72Mhz). AND that it will be able to handle whatever flex may occur. Also be darned certain of your connection/joint. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA - Original Message - From: Chris Rose [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: soaring@airage.com Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 11:32 AM Subject: [RCSE] Extending an Antenna I want to put one of my DLG's antenna down the wing, and was wondering what wire I should use to accomplish this? Also, what wire can I use to extend a JR600 receiver as well, which is in my 3M? Thanks Chris RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] test
Test Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] 3 cells or 4?
One point though. Caffeine is also a diuretic. Just a thought... Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Lithium Ion batteries
Chip, We've discussed dual battery packs before. For Nicad's and NiMH's it's a reasonable approach. Though it was heatedly debated. But with Lithium?? Dude, I don't know. I'd not be too cavalier with them. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Last reminder: BASH at Los Banos Saturday+Sunday
So, what are you gonna do this weekend? How about that glorious place, Los Banos! There will be a BASH this weekend. Both Saturday and Sunday! We'll be camping ON SITE. So if you want to tear it up with other combat pilots, come out to Banos. Bring your foamies and anything else. I expect to arrive around 2:00 Saturday depending on traffic. Unfortunately, I've heard from Mr. FATLION directly. He's in the country; but is on the east coast thus won't make it. However, I've informed him that his is invited and that we'll have a plane for him just in case. Bring your full quiver folks. The weather at Banos is hard to predict this time of year! So include an electric and an HLG along with your combat planes. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Lithium Ion charging
OK, hypothetically here. Say I'm at the slope but my Lithium charger uses only 120V AC. So, if I wanted to be reckless (go with me here), what can be done with a Nicad charger and how? Bill Swingle RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Full Range Spread Spektrum, the DX7
Dang, looks real good! But it'll take lots of time to motivate me into spending the money to switch systems. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA Don't forget the overnight BASH this weekend at Banos! RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] DX7 range
Excellent observation. How many of us have flow behind an obstruction? Intentionally or not it happens! Wow, this puts it into perspective for me. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] LSF Discussion update # CAL P. ##
Cal Posthuma LSF VV I know of no one else who can call himself an LSF X. (I wonder how many there are) Friends, this means something to me. Does it mean anything to you? Lets stop arguing over LSF. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] I believe.
You guys don't have to believe me... Daryl, I believe. Was not trying to say otherwise. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] how high really
Daryl says 8500'. Several guys have said 4500-5000'. OK, fine. Might as well be 100K to me. Well guys we're getting older and I'm seeing the decline in eye sight myself. How about you folks? Personally, I can't stand flying when I'm uncomfortable. Too stressful. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA Like I say... to be successful at cross country - If you are EVER comfortable seeing the plane, you're NOT high enough... RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] How high?
I've thermaled a Boomerang combat wing to cloud base, with witnesses. A local weather service office confirmed that cloud base was over 2000' AGL on that day. Personally, I am only going to bank on it being 1000'. I can say that my vision varies. On this day it was pretty good. But, a 4 foot span combat wing is mighty small at a 1000'. I envy you guys (you know who you are) who can scape the stratosphere. Personally I'd rather fly the plane 50' in front of me than hundreds of feet above me. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] First Plane
Hobby Shack's Spirit of 76. Twice. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Borrow/Rent/Steal - maybe even purchase
OK guys let's make a note of this day. Daryl needs a 2M. Wow, this is a monumentous event that I never thought I'd ever see. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Ernie Pritchard
The number I have maybe out of date but here's what I have: 928-474-2528 Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Problems with GE Silicone II
No idea why it didn't cure. But, when the silicon dies cure it emits an acid as part of the process. These acid fumes eat away copper. I found this out when I mounted a servo with silicon and it soon there after died in flight and the plane crashed. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] NV/CA?
Gardnerville is in Nevada. Roughly 125 miles to the SSE. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA Forwarding this from a Friend up in Gardnerville, CA/NV? RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Gamebird RC/Pilot simulator
I was just given a Gamebird RC/Pilot simulator by Fujitisu/Siemens. Anyone familiar with it? It's got a faux transmitter but uses an unusual connector that I've not seen before. I'm thinking it's good for nothing but the trash. Anynone got a reason why I should keep it? Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Soaring Nats Entries
Seems like 2M is getting popular again. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Initial CG on a scratch ship...
Your logic sounds quite reasonable for your planform. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Countdown
Soaring Season is finally upon us. It is? Where? I haven't seen it yet. I got a foot of snow yesterday! I'm starting think my calendar is broken. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Who remembers The Old Buzzard video?
who remembers The Old Buzzard video and Dave Thornberg? I do, I do. I used to have that video. Don't know if I could locate it now though. It's a good introduction to thermalling. No idea where mine went. Bill Swingle RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Oso De Oro Park in Fresno
I just heard that the Oso De Oro city park in Fresno, CA doesn't allow park flyers. What's up with that? Further, the Oso De Oro is tiny! Yet it's manned by a parks a rec employee! What's happened in Fresno? Did someone get hurt or a lawsuit filed? Is this a city wide policy? Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Oso De Oro Park in Fresno
In Turlock!!! Turlock is the most generic anytown USA. Hard to imagine. Next they'll make it a law in Visalia! Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Daves Aircraft Works
Nope. Dave's been out of the business. For many years now. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Sal's Pleaser
Does anyone have one of Sal's Pleaser slow flyers? A friend has one and wants to change over to lithium. What pack would you recommend? Also, he wouldn't mind changing the motor/gearbox/prop. Any recommendations for the whole power pack? Thanks, Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] DAW TG-3
Speaking of DAW: Is Ed stocking the TG-3? Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] OT Pleaser slow flyer
Does anyone have one of Sal's Pleaser slow flyers? A friend has one and wants to change over to lithium. What pack would you recommend? Also, he wouldn't mind changing the motor/gearbox/prop. Any recommendations for the whole power pack? Thanks, Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Swapping Crystals in Airtronics Frequency Modules
Airtronics sells TX crystals?? This news to me. It used to be their policy to absolutely NOT sell TX crystals. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Los Banos BASH write up.
On Friday the 17th, my buddy Steve told me I may just ride my motorcycle to the BASH. I looked out side, saw it was snowing at my place in the Sierras, as it had been all day, and told him he was nuts but wished him luck regardless. Surely it had to be too cold even in the central valley. Saturday I headed over Donner Pass and into centeral California. I found no snow on the mountain roads and bright sun in the valley. Plus, it was WARM. Wowie Zowie, winter is over! I tossed my winter apparel asside. Sunday dawned clear but again kinda cold. We dealt with it. Most were cold. Only BASHer Tim, a Fresno dude, stayed in shorts! The wind started at 10mph up the left side of the north slope (my favorite). Through out the day it built up to 20mph. But maintained a hint of character. A very Good day! We flew lots of stuff. Naturally, the Boomerang and the Mongo Jr. were the best choices initially. But when the wind picked up a tad, the Boomer became somewhat outgunned by the wind while the Mongo Jr. needed only two clicks of down trim to domminate the sky. Plus the Jr.'s a great target. Another plane that's great to fly with is the J3 Cub. It's a magnet for those combat wings. They just bounce off so it's cool! Seeing those wheels sticking up when it's inverted is sight! The ol' DAW TG-3 is also a perenial favorite. We each have had one but BASHer Mike still has his and it still flies great! Very cool. Friends I'm a staunch wing guy but having a conventional in the furball really adds to the climate and the fun! If your slope has the wind for it, get a conventional. Additionally, we got to see some good glass too. BASHer Tim Cone who knows how to fly glass. Showed off a new Aris (sp?). It was the finest crastmanship I've ever seen. If you've got the cash... ;-) BASHer Mike, a huge foam guy (Mongo's, Staggerwing, Cub, etc...) also had a slick glasser called the Phonix (umlaut over the O). It was a slick racer that he maden flighted. It flew very well. Punched up to staggering heights and took some talent to land well on the slope (like Banos is hard) cause it floated a LONG way on landing. Very impressive. Also, present among our gagle of slope trash was AREND BORST! I was amazed that he felt we were worthy of traveling from Canada. But found that he was actually taking his family to Disneyland. He stopped by to check out Banos and possibly our event (don't remember). But we were honored none the less. He chatted with us for some time. While his family waited in their van. I was impressed by their patience. We were also honored to have a pilot from the Denver area! Mr. Bob Peterson joined us. He happened to be in the silicon valley for work and came out for the fun. We loaned him a plane and TX and he proved that a thermal dude (winch weenie) CAN do combat, too! He needs practice on the trash talking but flew great. A nice guy to fly with. It had been a long time since most of us had done combat. And we were pretty green in our skills. Lots of the flying was crazy yank/bank and unorganized. But, as the day progressed we began to see more quasi formation alignment and calculated hits being made. As a founding BASHer it was terrific to see the BASH forming up again before my eyes. I occasionly started misting up at the nostalgic sight but it was always qwuelled by BASHer Tim's trash talking So Mrs. Swingle, will Mr. Swingle be joining us today? Ya gotta love Tim. What ever the event, invite Tim. He's a catalyst for fun. Especially if you bring some muffins or cookies... We adjourned from the slope to the honorary BASH diner, Ryan's in Los Banos. And ordered the official BASH finale; a chocolate milkshake. They make great shakes at Ryan's. BASHer Steve took some pictures so I ought to have those on the web soon. Bill slow stall Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Los Banos BASH
Just a reminder. This Sunday (the 19th) we'll be again doing the BASH at Los Banos! Some regulars will be there, some won't so please help us fill the slope. I'll be there as long as Donner Pass is open! (takes a lot to stop a jeep) But if you don't see me there call search and rescue. :-) Ballet, Formation, stupid pilot tricks, pass the transmitter, gentleman's combat. It'll be a blast as long as the wind blows. It'll Start whenever guys show up which is historically noon. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA p.s. Thanks again to Mr. Ed Whittenburg and the NorCal Slopers. They were kind enough relinquish this weekend and avoid any scheduling conflicts. Hats off to those glass guys! RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Re: TX RF output? Long!
A PCM signal is no better than PPM. The only benefit would have been if the PCM Rx went into fail safe. Obviously could have been quite helpful. If it did go into failsafe. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Icons....
Dumping an Icon. Interesting concept. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Transmitter Stability
Martin raises a good point. I have to confess that I've recommended folks have their transmitters checked out every few years. But, that's based on general knowledge that I can't backup for this specific application. I don't have any hard data on the behavior of solid state equipment over time. Does anyone? Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] TX battery - NiCd or NiMH?
Each will work fine for the TX. How will you charge it? Do you tend to abbuse your batteries? Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] TX battery - NiCd or NiMH?
What Doug said. :-) Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] getting new pilots
I still like and fly my Sig Twister on occasion. Well illustrated. Let me sum this up: What do we do to attract folks to our hobby? Fly AND be Personable to all who see us doing it. Seems simple enough doesn't it? However, Mike's point about visibility is a good one. So... Fly, be Personable to all AND do so in a public place. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Re: Redundancy for Scale
Oh boy. This is a can of worms we've discussed before. My personal paraphrase of the topic is that dual batteries are not worth it. If you typically maintain your batteries, you'll be gaining very little. If you typically skimp on your battery maintenance, you'll be gaining very little. Plus, how will you install the redundant battery? Disagreements exist here as well. If you add extra components, you add points of failure. Often these points will be mission critical and your added redundancy will STILL be adding single points where a failure will equal loss of the plane. So what will you have gained? In light of the above, I suggest: Use a new battery and new wires and connectors. Test your battery regularly. REPLACE your battery regularly, approximately once every two years. If it's a VERY expensive plane or if you're a worrier do it every year. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Re: Redundancy for Scale
Simon, If you're saying that a new battery may possibly fail. It is of course possible. But testing before installation does help that significantly. Yes, replacing things regularly is worthy of concern but more because the connectors can fail. But their typical life cycle is long enough that I thought a one or two year cycle wasn't concerning. Just test before installation. I suggested it because the one item that is expected to degrade over time is the battery and will eventually need replacement. I was only suggesting a replacement before failure. The user picks the time he's comfortable with. Daryl, mentioned switch failure but since it doesn't cycle during flight I didn't consider it significant. All I've had fail did so on the ground while I cycled them. Naturally, it's tough to disagree with Daryl given his credentials. I don't do so lightly. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Epoxied servo removal
The ideas claiming a reasonably easy removal are true. However a disclaimer is needed. A glue joint can be done well or poorly. Those advocating epoxy are actually advocating particular methods that will achieve glue joints which are marginal (for lack of a better word). Done right they work great and remove easily. Done wrong and they are unremovable. I suggest that we spend more effort on the methods being used to acheive these perfectly marginal joints. Bill (just did one wrong) Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Model Aviation Control Line???
I am curious. Does control line truly have a big enough following to justify all the press it does get? I'm doubtful. Personally I consider it so basic and elementary that it's boring. Why do people fiddle about with it? Of course I feel the same about glow power as well. :-) Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] AirHogs Aero-Ace/it's Bacus' fault
I have to report that I've failed. Failed to resist the temptation to buy the Bacus touted Aero-Ace by AirHogs. I actually found myself scouring the shelves several times before I found it too! I'm weak. Quick impressions: It's cute as bugs ear! It's a biplane which always catches my eye. An adorable little plane that is proving to be very well constructed and quite fun. With twin motors, great durability, long run times... Only problem I can find is the motors have too much up thrust and the plane pitches up too much under power. I guess that was intentional. I wish I had the landing gear mod. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Destroying servos
what are you guys doing to destroy your servos? Nothing. The problem for me was crappy building. Dunce cap was on brain was not. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] NEW PIKE PERFECT
I have to say the lift distribution and lift coefficient curves look nearly perfect. Almost too good. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Gluing Servos v.s. Servo Frames
You have to be right on when using the direct glue method. Yes you do!! I've just finished a CR Climmax HLG. However, when I began I forgot to take off my foamie combat wing hat and began by just trying to slam it together. I glued the first servo very securely without thinking hard enough. I chose poorly and the plane has payed the price. Currently I'm a big advocate of the frames. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Evolution of RC RF
Interesting idea Steve. I think I like it. However, SS may require more bandwidth than is available on 70ish MHz. Don't know... (hey Simon?) Besides that it would be a radical change and difficult to force down their throats. ;-) Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Los Banos BASH in March
When was the last time you flew Ballet? Formation? Or, how about stupid pilot tricks in a group? Or, pass the transmitter? What about good ol' gentleman's combat? Well, here's the perfect opportunity to drag those old skills out of mothballs. On the third Sunday of MARCH (the 19th) there'll be the return of the Los Banos BASH! That's right friends and neighbors. The old Banos BASH is happening again in March. Same day as before; Third Sunday! Starting whenever guys show up which is approximately 1:00pm. So, if you've got some old or new foamies (or anything else you'd like to show off). Los Banos is the place. Please come on out! Just please don't fly the crunchies into the furball. (seriously, some guys just tend to do it!) Ya know combat skills fade FAST when you're living in obscurity like I've been. I've not flown combat in years so I'm sure I'll be an easy target! Also, We'd like to offer our most sincere thanks to Mr. Ed Whittenburg and the NorCal Slopers. They were kind enough relinquish this weekend and avoid any scheduling conflicts. Hats off to those glass guys! Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Servo slop
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 takes away the slop. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Karlton Vows, Complete Domination!!!!
Thank you very much for sharing this, Gordy! Check it out guys. This platform is VERY impressive in it's capabilities. But so far only for surface use... They claim to be working on aircraft equipment. Good goin' Karlton. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Out of Touch
if I had started with somehting that included ailerons. Whoa, whoa! Now just hold up there buddy. Yer treadin' on sacred ground here. ;-) Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Happy Air Hog Day
Great guys. Now I have to buy one of the silly things. On the good side though my local town town has essentially ONE store, WalMart. If they don't have one can avoid this trap, and save 30$. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA - Original Message - The aero ace is a GREAT product! RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Power/Rubber Duck
Anyone had any experience using these in place of the OEM telescoping antenna? Is the range loss significant? An often asked question. The answer is: Yes. So far no one has made an aftermarket antenna that even equals the stock one. How much reduction? This is more difficult to answer. Generally speaking it's ~15 to 50%. Depending upon the unit chosen and the installation. Do you care? Even more difficult to answer. Many opinions on this. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Power/Rubber Duck
I appreciate your candor. But, I said aftermarket. If it's no shorter than stock what's the attraction? Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Power/Rubber Duck
Thanks for the agreement Simon. I stand by what I've said many times: If it's shorter, it's worser. I've yet to see an exception, including the JR base loaded unit. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Owning Both
Easy to own both and change antennae back and forth as needed. Absolutely! I carry THREE different types in my TX box. Al was right. Antenna wars! Bill Swingle RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] sMPX software Karlton?
After touting the ability to backup my transmitter settups, I realized the guy who sold me the cable left the business. Is anyone selling these cables now? Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] SS on MPX
I just heard from the Horizon Hobbies Product Support Team. They have no plans to provide a SS module for the 3030. Hey Ernie, any possibilty that a unit for another brand TX would work for MPX? Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Spread Spectrum request
Well great. Spread spectrum is sounding mighty cool. Problem. When I bought my radio 5 years ago I bought a transmitter I will never out grow. It's working great and I love the thing! It's doing all I want and has room to spare! So, yes. Everyone should buy a Spread Spectrum radio. It's super cool! I hope everyone switches to it! Then I'll have the 72mhz band all to myself. Hey JR - Please make a spread spectrum module for my MULTIPLEX transmitter! Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Backup your setups.
All this hype over the SS radios, besides making me want one, did have one benefit. I started thinking about my current, beloved MPX 3030 transmitter. I realized that one option I really like I had not used in a very long time. Namely, saving setups onto my PC! It had been ages since I'd done it. I've even replaced my PC since last doing it. Luckily, it's dead simple and worked just like it's supposed to. Now I'm all backed-up again. Nice when a thread can provide a tangible benefit. Remember to regularly back up your setups. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Receiver perfrormance
Let's look at the Rx experiences of the lots of folks. Before we draw any conclusions. I think it was Don(?) who cited having problems with Berg, JR and Sombra Rx's. These are pretty well proven units. Lots of guys are using them successfully. Yet, Don had problems with each. This is a RED FLAG to me. Getting one bad Rx does happen but 3 (or more) from different manufacturers is quite unlikely. While it could be related to the Rx's, it's more probable that the problem is due to something that's common to each installation. This would equate to #1. Your TX, #2. A common installation technique or #3. The location where you fly. I doubt it could be #3 but that's easy to rule out. #2 is possible but fairly easily checked. #1 seems fairly probable and is more difficult to check. Personally, I'd get the TX checked out first. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Aerotowing
All this talk about aerotowing has me intrigued. I've never done it but it seems to me that it'd be a most enjoyable way to launch. What are the general rules of thumb regarding methods, setup and behavior? Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Aerotowing
Naturally, the Derstine page roughly titled What are the procedures for towing and what must the tow pilot and sailplane pilot do during the tow? Interests me the most. Any one have a link to something similar? Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Re: Aerotowing
Beats lugging a winch for sure. But I've found that the most enjoyable part of flying is the interaction with other pilots. Hence my interest in the towing. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA - Original Message - From: Ray Hayes [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Bill Swingle [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Soaring@airage.com Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2006 3:21 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Aerotowing This probably doesn't help Bill, but I can see the full circle now. Many sailplane clubs were off shoots of power clubs and with aerotowing becoming popular I can see the migration back to the power clubs. Aerotow is very similar to an ROG winch tow, but Aerotow for sure beats lugging the winch. Ray Hayes http://www.skybench.com Home of Wood Crafters - Original Message - From: Bill Swingle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Soaring@airage.com Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2006 6:00 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Aerotowing Naturally, the Derstine page roughly titled What are the procedures for towing and what must the tow pilot and sailplane pilot do during the tow? Interests me the most. Any one have a link to something similar? Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] micro sloper....
Ah, the hunt for a light lift sloper. An ever present search for most slopers. You mentioned foam. Fine. It can be done. But it's difficult to do well. The combat wing Boomerang is pretty good in light lift. If you build it as light as you can. 14 ounces is a doable goal weight that will yield reasonable light lift performance. Mine is 16oz. and does well enough at that with few if any compromises. The old TG-3 *could* also be built light enough to yield reasonable light lift performance. The old highlander is also reasonably good. The Mongo Jr. is also pretty good in light lift if built for that. The Alula is rumored to be pretty good but I've never seen one. The Red Herring is also pretty good. But for real light lift performance you have to choose a non-foam plane. The Climax or any of the high dollar HLG's are very good. Whatever choice he makes, the construction will be critical to achieving the performance he desires. A micro plane is harder to build well. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] micro sloper....
Ah yes, the Swyft. Haven't tried one but it looks good. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] micro sloper....
And yet another one that I forgot: The DAW 1-26 60 is quite good. It's sold by Ed Berris [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bill Swingle RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #6707 LMR motor for Pike Superior (re using battery + BEC)
While the previouly mentioned dual battery+BEC+diode+ the kitchen sink sounds quite functional; I'm thinking it's just too complex to be reliable. In my experience having multiple parallel and redundant paths often produces human mistakes due to the extra complexity and the excessive reliance on the expectation of increased security. Meaning keep it simple or this bone head will forget something critically important and wreck the airplane anyway! The multiple, parallel paths will require their own maintenance and up-keep. I'm already lacking in that deptartment so extra paths will just mean more places to trip over my own feet. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Cool club meeting ideas
Club, meeting... You guys are killin' me. There is now a grand total of ONE glider pilot in my area. And I'm him. Heck I have meetings all the time. With 100% attendance. Woohoo! But the fellowship leave much to be desired. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] something new
I was wondering about range also. But the radio looks fantastic. And reasonably priced too! And while there's little justification for an estabilished pilot with multiple transmitters to buy one; if anyone does please give us a FULL report Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Realizing 300MPH
Chuck, You're quite correct. It's pretty scary. Especially, when the plane is making those errie and ominous sounds! I think that's part of the attraction for these nut cases. ;-) It's really cool to see in person. Plus, it is darn scarry. Most every one on the slope will start looking for a secure place to hide. For some strange reason planes tend to hit me. Some times by accident, some times intentionally. Ask, Tim Cone, Charlie MacMurry (he's the worst), Scoop or any other BASHer. I've been hit by lots of foam, some fiberglass and some wood. Personally I've found the handiest place, excluding steel and concrete, is sitting about 10 feet away from the DS pilot. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Johnny Berlin?
You know I've heard of this Johnny Berlin guy a whole lot on this list. In fact I've seen only positive stuff ; frankly sounds like a great guy so... What is his web site? And what is his business called? Let's send enough business his way that he can stay in the business. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Forelorn Fazer Found
dried out and sent to JR for a check We've almost all had to send electronics gear in for testing/repair but I'm wondering something: Bench time is very expensive. Do the common repair shops actually make that big an effort to check over a component? How trust worthy is the result when a shop says something is fine? Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Foam
It sounds to me like the nerf type stuff. Mark Mech knows about this stuff. I seem to rememeber him saying it's a poly ethelyne compound or something like that. Help us out here, Mark. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Re: Foam
I seem to recall that he used some sort of cable band saw to cut it. I got the impression that this was a foam that you did not want to cut with a hot wire. Perhaps the fumes were the issue. Yep, I remember that too. It was said that the fumes were toxic. Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Batteries??
have become totally disgusted in their service and attitude. How sad. This is surprising to me. Anyone else experienced this poor service? Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] slope ship question
One FUN design. Good suggestion. Just keep it light. I'd expect a loading of 8 would be a reasonable goal. Even less would be better if acheivable. Most 60 slope racers fly very well at low wing loadings. Better than what most would expect. Along with ballasted for big wind, too. Their wide range of flyability makes them a wise choice. Bill Swingle RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Daryl wing loading, Insanity.
Daryl is flying a plane with only 8.6ounce wing loading!! Gad, I can't believe it. Daryl likes LONG legged airplanes. Will the plane range as far as a Daryl plane is supposed to? Bill Swingle RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Removing wing servo...
A quarter turn at a time! Ouch! Course when you don't have a choice... I compliment your patients. Bill Swingle RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Removing wing servo...
OK, Here's a probably dumb idea... Would it be possible to gently heat the outside of the wing skin? Such that the glue would get soft? Don't know but may work. Then the glue could be removed piece by piece. Other wise there's the dental floss sawing method. It's a pain but safe. Bill Swingle RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Re: Removing wing servo...
Good idea. But prudence will still be required. Don't know how fragile the skin will be. The dremeling out the servo idea was also interesting. Bill Swingle RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
