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Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
02-06-2005, 03:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,600
Posted By JimNM

RE: Is GP Fling strong enough to discus launch?

I have tip lanched the fling many many many times - though I don't qualify as a DLG pro. The only caveat I have with the FLing is that I have had a HARD time getting the pull-pull wires tight. I...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
06-25-2003, 07:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,606
Posted By JimNM

I'm getting discouraged

If I missed this in the above advice - forgive me, but I believe it bears repeating.

#1 CHECK YOUR RADIO before you launch - EVERY TIME !! WATCH you control surfaces move - don't jsut rely on...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
05-27-2003, 01:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,413
Posted By JimNM

Best color for high flying sailplane

Ok, I have an update on the color debate. This weekend my dad and I were flying on an darly overcast day. Yep, we actually had clouds here in New Mexico (gasp!).

Dad's plane showed a lot better...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
05-11-2003, 02:54 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,413
Posted By JimNM

Best color for high flying sailplane

I have a 72" e-glider and a 99" gas bag. The gas bag came with a yellow fuse and a solid blue wing - real pretty, but kinda hard to see at a low angle. I put yellow bands across the bottom of the...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
01-16-2003, 02:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 510
Posted By JimNM

A question for the experts :)

I think the most under-rated aspect in our discussions is ALTITUDE-DENSITY . I am in no way an expert, however, I understand A-D as the realationship between barometric pressure, temperature,...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
12-04-2002, 10:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 488
Posted By JimNM

A new motor, has anyone tried the RUSH?

Hey guys, I just bought a new motor to replace a NMag. Mayhem that got bent out of shape. Neighbors house is OK, thanks for asking i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif Has anyone tried this...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
11-14-2002, 02:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,363
Posted By JimNM

what will it look like?

I have had a few planes, some with good visibility, and some with not so good:

1. Spirit of 76 - all white molded foam. No problem seeing it because it rarely got over 200 feet high. It weighed...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
10-29-2002, 10:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 958
Posted By JimNM

ThermalAir CORRECTION

I have to make a correction to my earlier post. The Magnetice Mayhem motor and the 6-cell 1700AE battery combo is a very good power plant. I was fling the plane incorrectly (imagine that!) I was...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
10-20-2002, 11:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 460
Posted By JimNM

Help with (non) folding prop

I am having a blast with the ThermalAir from Wattage. I would really like to see how this little plane will soar, but I'm held up by a no-break ESC and a prop that will not fold. The blades swing...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
10-18-2002, 07:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 958
Posted By JimNM

ThermalAir in the air

I got it off the workbench and into the air today for 2 flights before I had to go to work. I am very pleased with how it behaves and I am looking forward to spending more quality time with it. ...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
10-13-2002, 03:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 958
Posted By JimNM

ThermalAir review...part one

Hey guys! It took me a while to get back in... seems we've moved. I like the new look.

I got the kit and the motor and the battery all together now. I had one morning to work on it before the...
Forum: Electric General Discussion
10-06-2002, 09:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 958
Posted By JimNM

ThermalAir... it's done and it flies!!!

Hello to everybody! I'm new to this board, but I do recognise many names from a few of the other sites on the net.

I have just ordered a new airplane, the THERMALAIR by Wattage and I will be...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
09-04-2002, 06:02 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 12,790
Posted By JimNM

Look at this link....

Try this URL for your bi-plane glider. WWW.MTNTOYS.COM. They produce a Beachcraft bi-plane for slope soaring.

Hope you find what you are looking for.

JimNM
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
08-23-2002, 04:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 518
Posted By JimNM

Current winds via the net

I just found the best web-site yet to check wind speeds :) I live in an area with fickle winds, and Mr. Murphy sees that whichever way I plan to fly (slope or thermal), he orders up the other kind...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
06-18-2002, 06:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,034
Posted By JimNM

Many Thanks!

Thanks you guys for the info. I have never met anyone in this hobby/sport that was less than a gentleman, nor hesitant to step forward with info that another could find helpfull.

I will followup...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
06-18-2002, 03:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,034
Posted By JimNM

Status of Airtronics/Sanwa?

Howdie y'all. I just got out my old equipment and dusted it off. I have been unable to locate information (on the web or in dicussion boards) on the mfgr. of my old radio - Airtronics PCM 7...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
06-10-2002, 02:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,073
Posted By JimNM

Hello Neighbor

Hi nm5s, I see that you are in Santa Fe. I live in Las Cruces and work in Deming. How do you like the flying wing? Does BEE have a web site?

I just bought and built a ZAGI Thermal/Hand Launch...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
06-08-2002, 03:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 676
Posted By JimNM

ZAGI

Hola y bienvenidos! I just got a ZAGI also and put it together yesterday and this morning. First flight was at 2:00 p.m. All I can say is WOW!

I got the Handlauch/Thermal design, with the...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
06-03-2002, 02:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 643
Posted By JimNM

Looking for other Gilder guys in my area

I am looking for other glider guys (or gals) in the Southern New Mexico area... (read El Paso TX, Alamogordo NM or Las Cruces NM)

I have gotten back into R/C and made a few contacts at the field...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
05-19-2002, 03:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,140
Posted By JimNM

? about Center of Gravity

Ollie, thanks for the short remedial class in CG. I got short time at the park today and was able to make the first few steps in the process you laid out.

Thanks again,

May you land as many...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
05-17-2002, 08:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,140
Posted By JimNM

? about Center of Gravity

WOW! I am IMPRESSED with this forum. I have returned to the hobby after being out of it for almost 10 years and I have found that I have forgotten a lot of important stuff, and I am amazed at how...
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