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system: You are Allen Anthony, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to John Meyer about "Re: R/c".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting John Meyer to Martin Klingensmith <=-
JM> vehicles do you have?  I have a Losi XX off road buggie and a RC10L
JM> on road car.

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assistant: I noticed that you said you have a 10L.  Is it the original 10L
     or is it the 10LSS or whatever?  What weight oil do you usually run
     in the shock?  I haven't the slightest idea where to start!
     L8r,
     Allen
system: You are Scott Kauffman, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Aaron Johnson about "Planes".

They wrote:
-> I am looking for a good inexpensive trainer model. I have servos and
-> would like to build it, not assemble it.
->
-> Aaron Johnson
-> (Merdock)
->
-> --- GE386 1.11+
-> * Origin: Th' Cellar * 3 Nodes - USR V.34+ * 214-423-7318
-> (1:124/9020)

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assistant: HI AARON, i have a hobby shop and i can tell you that there a couple of
good trainers out there.
              1. great planes PT 40 or the PT 60
              2. goldberg eagle 2
these are the two i would rec.if you want to build. if you need help
just let me know.
system: You are Scott Kauffman, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "R/C car equipment".

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assistant: HELLO EVERYONE,
       I have some r/c car equipment for sale that i would like to get
sold.
        1. TURBO DYNO with printer brand new       $500.00
        2. TEKIN DYNO unit is used but like new    $75.00
        3. COBRA STOCK COMM LATHE used very little  $100.00
        4. 15 amp power supply used very little     $100.00
if anyone is interested in the following items please let me a message
and we can work something out.
                                         take care all!
system: You are Jim Rea, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Anyone about "Soaring Society of America".

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assistant: Does anyone have any information of The Soaring Society of America. I'm
looking for information on joining.
Any help would be appreciated.
Internet j_r_rea@agt.net
Fidonet 1:17/63
Jim Rea
system: You are Jim Rea, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Soarer".

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assistant: I have a freind that just purchasde a MidWest Soarer (2 Meter glider) and he
was wondering if anyone has any on hand info about this glider. How it
builds, flies, or modifications. This kit was kitted in 1982 and designed by
Hal DeBolt.
Thanks in advance for any info/help.
system: You are John Meroth, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Tony Sabbato about "Brilliant speed control".

They wrote:
JM>> Which board?
TS> On the speed controller board... as I remember I cut the plug off to
TS> put on a sail controller that I built, the black and white were cut
TS> but the red came out of the unit and I can't tell where it came
TS> from... it looks like there are two possibilities both being on the
TS> lower right hand corner on the back side with the heat sink at the
TS> top...

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assistant: Hello Tony.
12 May 96 19:56, Tony Sabbato wrote to John Meroth:
That will be tricky. Any way you can get a wiring diagram?
John
system: You are Scott Holden, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Rodney Rea about "Hello".

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assistant: HI! I'V BEEN FLYING A FUTURE FLIGHT FLING THING HAND LANCH (OR LUNCH?)
GLIDER !ITS FUN AND YOU CAN TAKE IT WITH YOU AND FLY WHENEVERY. BUT KNOW I
HAVE TO REBUILD THE FUSE AS ITS SEEN THE EARTH UP CLOSE AN FAST. WOULD
LIKE TO BUILD THE WING JOB THEY HAVE BUT GOT TO MUCH TO DO ALLREADY!
system: You are Aaron Johnson, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Scott Kauffman about "Planes".

They wrote:
SK> -> I am looking for a good inexpensive trainer model. I have servos and
SK> -> would like to build it, not assemble it.
SK> ->
SK> -> Aaron Johnson
SK> -> (Merdock)
SK> ->
SK> -> --- GE386 1.11+
SK> -> * Origin: Th' Cellar * 3 Nodes - USR V.34+ * 214-423-7318
SK> -> (1:124/9020)
SK> HI AARON, i have a hobby shop and i can tell you that there
SK> a couple of
SK> good trainers out there.
SK>               1. great planes PT 40 or the PT 60
SK>               2. goldberg eagle 2

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assistant: Well so far the Great planes pt 40-60 series, has been in every reply so I
think I have found the one I am looking for..
                                Aaron Johnson
system: You are Michael Coombs, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Stephane Rougeau about "LMH-100....".

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assistant: Hey there Stephane,
Listen there guy there is going to be a change of plans soon.
The RC Echo we talk in now will be gone shortly from my BBS service.
There for you won't get my messages in here anymore. you will still be able
to contact me at the following address.
Fidonet netmail will be Michael Coombs on Harbour Lights, 1:326/209.0
Internet email will be Michael.Coombs@326-209.mx1.fidonet.org
I will be going to be in the Internet Newsgroups somewhere.
Look for me in there. If you see anybody else looking for me in here
please let them know so we can continue our RC thrills.
If you can't follow me it's been a pleasure talking with you.
Get back in A hurry and have fun on the boat
                                      See Ya Around
         /\  /\     "Happy Hovering RC Heli Pilots"
        /  \/  \ichael.Coombs@326-209.mx1.fidonet.org
system: You are John Meyer, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Allen Anthony about "Re: R/c".

They wrote:
AA> I noticed that you said you have a 10L. Is it the original 10L
AA> or is it the 10LSS or whatever? What weight oil do you usually run
AA> in the shock? I haven't the slightest idea where to start!

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assistant: Well,  its not an original 10L,  its all aftermarket parts,  best I
can tell.  I bought it used.  As far as the shock oil goes,  I don't
know either but if I can find it in one of my RC Car Action back
issues I'll let you know...
John Meyer 1:2613/601.5 or Johnameyer@msn.com
.!. Stay back!  I have a modem and I know how to use it!!!!
system: You are Tom Widera, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Scott Kauffman about "R/C car equipment".

They wrote:
SK>         3. COBRA STOCK COMM LATHE used very little  $100.00
SK> if anyone is interested in the following items please let me a message
SK> and we can work something out.

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assistant: Scott Kauffman was heard saying...........
 I'll offer $50 for the lathe.... If you want it, reply.........
                                 Tom Widera
                                Rochester NY
 * OLX 2.2 * Borg-Cola : Not the choice of The Next Generation.
system: You are Travis Jaques, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Neil Scavelli about "hello there, any Plane fliers?".

They wrote:
> What makes it turn to the right do you think.. because that's what
> mine did a a few times and went right on in.. I thought it was
> snapping though.. The Motor torque should make it turn to the left?
> There are a few people flying them at our club..I have heard that
> the CG should be further forward to fly correctly.. when we went
> exactly by the plans they didn't seem to fly well.
> BTW. where are you typing from?

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assistant: Hiya Neil.
I always thought the motor was what pulled it to the right. since the muffler
is on the right side, it has the extra bit of weight, and so it pulls it
right. That's probably why the book says if one wingtip is heavier put it on
the left to compensate for the muffler :)
I go by the plan, and book totally, and yes, it doesn't fly too well, so I
put my radio gear where I choose, and it fly's beautifully.
My Computer :> Nah, do you mean country, city, bbs?
Country = Australia
City = Mackay
BBS = -PAGAN- , My Own :)
 Later,
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system: You are Neil Scavelli, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Travis Jaques about "hello there, any Plane fliers?".

They wrote:
> Hiya Neil.
>
>  > What makes it turn to the right do you think.. because that's what
>  > mine did a a few times and went right on in.. I thought it was
>  > snapping though.. The Motor torque should make it turn to the left?
>
> I always thought the motor was what pulled it to the right. since the
> is on the right side, it has the extra bit of weight, and so it pulls it
> right. That's probably why the book says if one wingtip is heavier put it
> the left to compensate for the muffler :)
>  > There are a few people flying them at our club..I have heard that
>  > the CG should be further forward to fly correctly.. when we went
>  > exactly by the plans they didn't seem to fly well.
>
> I go by the plan, and book totally, and yes, it doesn't fly too well, so I
> my radio gear where I choose, and it fly's beautifully.
>  > BTW. where are you typing from?
>
> My Computer :> Nah, do you mean country, city, bbs?
> Country = Australia
> City = Mackay
> BBS = -PAGAN- , My Own :)
>
>  Later,
>                �
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>
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assistant: RE: hello there, any Plane fliers?
BY: Travis Jaques to Neil Scavelli on Wed May 15 1996 08:37 am
muffle
on
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Cool..Rock on Mate. So how are the winds and such there?
I'm from Around Tampa Florida USA!
I also run this BBS!
I just picked up a Super Sportster 40 with a royal .46 and a 4 chnl Futaba
from
a guy who needed the Money.. got it for $300 complete charged and with fuel
n
the tank ready to go.. he also said he would take payments so how could
refuse. :)
I don't have much time but would enjoy typing to you.
drop me a message anytime..
Thanks
Neil
system: You are Kelly Butler, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Rodney Rea about "RE: HELLO".

They wrote:
RR> I'm flying a highly modified Riser (2 meter) that has all the center
RR> diehedral  removed, tip diehedral cut in half, flaps on the inboard
RR> wing sections,   modified fin & rudder and a Modified stab & elevator
RR> with the noise also  modified. Very fast but still floats very nicely.
RR> We use a 1000ft power winch for most of our launches or a 1000ft High
RR> Start but ussually the winch.
KB> I also converted one of those $5 styrofoam toy gliders
KB> to RC and it flies OK but needs reduced drag. Improvements are
KB> underway.
RR> Such AS?

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assistant: Sounds like a hot little plane.
I tried a winch launch once with my 2m but got a crick in my neck
from looking up at it. My corndogger is too light for the winch
but I've used high starts.
Primarily replacing the fat, high-drag styrofoam fuselage with a
pod-rod scheme. I discovered the need for this when I flew the
styrofoam wing on my Corndogger's pod-rod fuselage. It flew almost
as good as the Corndogger's stock wing. I modified the wing by
(1) feathering the wing's squared off trailing edges, (2) cutting
the roots of the two wing halves to remove the sweep so it would
be straight like most other glider wings, (3) glueing the wing
halves together with an 8" dowel inside to preclude "flapping" and
"pigeon wing" (45 degree dihedral) caused by the stock attachment
method. I now attach the wing with rubber bands.
The next improvements will be (1) sanding some undercamber into the
bottom of the wing, (2) using 1/16" epoxy-fiberglass printed
circuit board to build a super strong pod box and then covering
it with a thin plastic streamlined cowling to reduce drag. I'll
use a fiberglass or carbon fiber kite stick for the rod and a foam
rubber shock absorber on the nose. I always use a rubber band
mounted, break-away tail assembly.
The idea behind the styrofoam glider was to minimize cost and
building time so you wouldn't worry about crashes. It's
surprisingly rugged too and damage can usually be repaired at the
field with clear shipping tape. Those factors alone make it a
pretty good trainer even though it doesn't fly as well as other
gliders. I get a big kick out of letting kids and other novices
fly it. (That 50' hill I fly at is on a school playground.)  My
strategy now is to improve ruggedness and performance while
minimizing cost, building time and repair time.
system: You are Kelly Butler, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Jim Rea about "Re: Soaring Society of America".

They wrote:
JR> Does anyone have any information of The Soaring Society of America.
JR> I'm looking for information on joining.
JR> Any help would be appreciated.

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assistant: Try http://acro.harvard.edu/SSA/ssa_homepg.html, the SSA's home
page. I found them by searching on altavista.com for "ssa."
They had a listing for sites in the US but I didn't see Alberta
though I didn't look very hard. But it ought to put you in contact
with someone who knows of Canadian sites. Or just use altavista's
advanced query and search for "ssa" AND "alberta" or some such.
I joined SSA the other day. Working on a glider rating.
Happy landings to you and Rodney.
system: You are Paul Howard, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Backyard".

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assistant: When I was flying RC several years ago there was a thing called backyard
scale or backyard planes, these were just really small planes that could
be flown in a very small space, are there any such planes available now.
Also I need 800 numbers for some good mail order firms for hobby syuff.
... paulh@ramlink.net
system: You are Rodney Rea, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Scott Holden about "Re: Hello".

They wrote:
> HI! I'V BEEN FLYING A FUTURE FLIGHT FLING THING HAND LANCH
> (OR LUNCH?)
> GLIDER !ITS FUN AND YOU CAN TAKE IT WITH YOU AND FLY WHENEVERY.
> BUT KNOW I  HAVE TO REBUILD THE FUSE AS ITS SEEN THE EARTH
> UP CLOSE AN FAST. WOULD
> LIKE TO BUILD THE WING JOB THEY HAVE BUT GOT TO MUCH TO
> DO ALLREADY!
>

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assistant: That sounds like fun what you are flying. So have you been to any Fun Fly`s
with your Lunch (GRIN)? I have been to one in Calgary,Alberta last fall. I
had a real good time and getting to know new people that fly Gliders. I just
had my Dad test fly my Riser (Highly Modified) that flies like a dream.
How did you crash?
Thanks for the message Scott.
TTYL-=
Rodney
system: You are Tony Sabbato, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to John Meroth about "Brilliant speed control".

They wrote:
TS> from... it looks like there are two possibilities both being on the
TS> lower right hand corner on the back side with the heat sink at the
TS> top...
JM> That will be tricky. Any way you can get a wiring diagram?

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assistant: Hi John,
We have one local hobby shop in the area that said info was unavailable for
the older Brilliant radio gear... I just learned of another in a small town
about 40 miles from here and am going to go there next week to see what they
have to offer... I was hoping there was someone in this echo that could
help...
           -=Tony=-
system: You are A Welch, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Eddie Warren about "R: FORMING CANOPIES".

They wrote:
EW>Yep. First you need a plug in the shape of your canopy. Make it from
EW>hard wood if you can or very hard balsa.
EW>Second. Mount it to a base of some kind, like a board or plywood plate.
EW>Add a spacer under the plug. It can be the same size as the base of the
EW>canopy or part being molded. It doesn't have to be inset like I've
EW>drawn it.  The purpose of this is to give you some flashing at the
EW>bottom of the canopy part to cut off when finishing the part.
EW>                /***********+++++..   <- - - - - - - - - Canopy
EW>              /____________________\

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assistant: Say thanks for the detailed information on canopys *and* very good
graphics!  I have copied the text for referenece and should have no
trouble making the plastic dial cover I'm needing.
system: You are Eddie Warren, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Rodney Rea about "GLIDERS".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Rodney Rea to Glider Guiders <=-
RR> Hello, all. I was just wondering if there are any glider flyers
RR> around this echo. Let's hear from you and what you're flying or
RR> building.
RR> Any good contests around?

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assistant: Before I kinda dropped out of the flying hobby about ten years ago, I
had gotten into sailplanes. I still have three here in various stages of
(dis) assembly. One is a Nomad which was kitted by Balsa USA way back
then. I have another 10 footer but I don't know what it was called. I
didn't build it but inherited it from a friend. I also have a drifter II
kit that was barely started.  Haven't done much in the airplane line
having gotten into RC Boats, but I've been thinking of converting one or
more of them to electric power. Have you given that any thought?
________ Eddie ________
system: You are Rodney Rea, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Kelly Butler about "RE: HELLO".

They wrote:
> Sounds like a hot little plane.
> I tried a winch launch once with my 2m but got a crick in
> my neck
> from looking up at it. My corndogger is too light for the
> winch
> but I've used high starts.
> KB> I also converted one of those $5 styrofoam toy gliders
> KB> to RC and it flies OK but needs reduced drag. Improvements
> are
> KB> underway.
> method. I now attach the wing with rubber bands.

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assistant: Yes it flies very fast but when coming for a landing it floats in a very flat
glide, add flaps and it really slows down to a crawl.
The weight shouldn't matter. Just don't give it as much power (pedal the
switch) and it should go up alright. As far as the kink in the neck, have
someone else launch it while you control it. The biggest problem on a winch
is breaking the wing from too much power on the > but I'v winch.
How long a high start? Most of the time we use 1000ft high starts. It seems
the shorter ones don't get them up high enough.
The rubber bands are the only way to hold a glider wing on unless you've got
a scale ship. It sounds like you totally rebuilt the foam glider, wouldn't it
have been easier just to build a kit |-).
As far as flying from a school yard - we can fly any type of R/C here, City
by-law states no flying of R/C aircraft within the city limits except a city
approved sites, fines upto $1000.00 can be handed down.
Anyways, at 1:30AM it's getting late so I'll say bye and TTYL
Rodney
system: You are Dave Ewen, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Travis Jaques about "hello there, any Plane fl".

They wrote:
TJ> > What makes it turn to the right do you think.. because that's what
TJ> > mine did a a few times and went right on in.. I thought it was
TJ> > snapping though.. The Motor torque should make it turn to the left?

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assistant: I think the motor counter-torque will twist the plane into banking
left. Maybe you have a twisted wing...
system: You are Michael Coombs, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Radio Control message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Travis Jaques about "hello there, any Plane fliers?".

They wrote:
TJ> Hi All.
TJ> I just received this echo after bugging my host for a while. Now I want
TJ> to see what it has to offer.
TJ> I'm currently flying:
TJ> The Wonder: Had this same plane since they first came out, it's my
TJ> I'm a member of MADRAMS, or Mackay And District Radio Aero Modellers.
TJ> In case you might be wondering, I live in mackay, a coastal town in the
TJ> state of Queensland, in Australia. (No, we don't fly inverted down here
TJ> Anyone out there interested in chatting to me?

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assistant: Quoting what Travis Jaques wrote on 05 May 96  09:21:00:
Hi there Travis.
This area has a lot to offer you if you only use it and ask.
I also fly planes and heli's.I have been flying around ????? 10 years.
I have one of these in limbo.( I hate to build )
I have flown them and they do all right.Since I fly heli's I use a lot of
rudder so this may need a few mods before I finish it.
Well, we don't live down the street from each other thats for sure.
Being in Maine in the U.S.A. there are a lot of miles to fly RC.between us
If you did fly inverted would you be right side up or wrong side down? :)
I am sure you will get a lot of replys for sure.
Just stay in here and chat.
You will meet flyers from all over.
I will get back to you soon and let you know what I've been doing in
the hobby.
Welcome aboard and will get in touch with you later.
                                                Michael Coombs
         /\  /\     "Happy Hovering RC Heli Pilots"
        /  \/  \ichael.Coombs@326-209.mx1.fidonet.org