Here's a solution to your Winter 3D flying!
12-14-2002 | 09:44 PM
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Here's a solution to your Winter 3D flying!
I think all you guys in the warmer climates should each buy one of these and send it to a person who lives in the cold part of the country.
You can start with me.. LOL
You can start with me.. LOL
12-15-2002 | 02:37 AM
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Here's a solution to your Winter 3D flying!
Tried one similar, be careful not to bump the throttle when starting up or getting in and out of it! Wind can blow up the sleeves but not bad system. Not as toasty as my propane heated transmitter box though. 
12-15-2002 | 06:39 AM
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Here's a solution to your Winter 3D flying!
I bought one of these units from heli-world. It's a "Radio Glove". It works well - it's nicely made as well. Keeps my hands nice and warm so long as the temperature is above 40 degrees or so (particularly since they are out of the wind). In freezing weather my hands still get chilly. Takes a bit of getting used to - but it's not too cumbersome.
I bought some of those disposable heat packs (you know - you tear them open and they stay warm for a few hours). I'm going to try one of them inside the Radio Glove next time it's real cold at the flying field.
Moses
I bought some of those disposable heat packs (you know - you tear them open and they stay warm for a few hours). I'm going to try one of them inside the Radio Glove next time it's real cold at the flying field.
Moses
12-16-2002 | 06:01 AM
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From: plainfield,
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Here's a solution to your Winter 3D flying!
It's also an awesome way to play cards in the rain, or bad weather knitting for CRAZY grandmas in Alaska, how about armed gunman who want dry fingers, or all weather rollin for smokers. I better rush, the ideas just keep coming...and just in time for Christmas!
12-16-2002 | 06:38 PM
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Here's a solution to your Winter 3D flying!
… bad weather knitting … he he he.
Used the Radio Glove again this weekend. My hands were warm. It was only in the 40s so I did not need to use a disposable heat pack. I really like the thing.
See also these sites for a less expensive models:
http://www.fatlion.com/bash/index.html
http://www.greathobbies.com/scart/pr...Number=GHPMITT
Both of these looked good to me as well. I though about making one but I’m not very handy with a sewing machine. There are actually some more expensive units out there. Take a look at these units:
http://www.ma.uk.com/frames/main/accessories.htm
I particularly like the sound of the "Arctic" model. I might have bought one of these - I just did not think about it early enough. I ended up with the Radio Glove primarily because they could ship it to me in time for the Thanksgiving break. It is expensive but like I said it is nicely made and it well though out in its design. If you saw one in person, you would see what I mean. The have a stiffener sewn in around the antenna hole. They also have an elastic strap that holds the radio inside the glove. This helps the thing keep its shape with the radio centered. These are small features but they do serve a purpose. Somebody definitely though about what they were doing when they designed the Radio Glove.
Having a window is helpful when you are not flying - but it is not required. I do not use the window when I am flying for obvious reasons. If you are planning to fly in cold weather, you should make or buy one of these units -they make flying a lot more enjoyable.
Moses
Used the Radio Glove again this weekend. My hands were warm. It was only in the 40s so I did not need to use a disposable heat pack. I really like the thing.
See also these sites for a less expensive models:
http://www.fatlion.com/bash/index.html
http://www.greathobbies.com/scart/pr...Number=GHPMITT
Both of these looked good to me as well. I though about making one but I’m not very handy with a sewing machine. There are actually some more expensive units out there. Take a look at these units:
http://www.ma.uk.com/frames/main/accessories.htm
I particularly like the sound of the "Arctic" model. I might have bought one of these - I just did not think about it early enough. I ended up with the Radio Glove primarily because they could ship it to me in time for the Thanksgiving break. It is expensive but like I said it is nicely made and it well though out in its design. If you saw one in person, you would see what I mean. The have a stiffener sewn in around the antenna hole. They also have an elastic strap that holds the radio inside the glove. This helps the thing keep its shape with the radio centered. These are small features but they do serve a purpose. Somebody definitely though about what they were doing when they designed the Radio Glove.
Having a window is helpful when you are not flying - but it is not required. I do not use the window when I am flying for obvious reasons. If you are planning to fly in cold weather, you should make or buy one of these units -they make flying a lot more enjoyable.
Moses
12-16-2002 | 09:37 PM
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From: west hartford,
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Here's a solution to your Winter 3D flying!
I use some old golf gloves and cut part of the thumb out just the underside of the thumb so I can feel the sticks, I have also used some thin Racing type ski gloves or winter golf gloves. The only problem with the golf gloves is finding a left and right to match. But it is a far cry from 70 big ones
12-17-2002 | 02:51 AM
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radio glove
I've had one of these for 3 years and only used it a couple times. I really dont like the feel of the glove rubbing against my thumbs. I take my thumbs off the stick briefly to adjust my grip and position of my thumb and the glove feels like it is in the way interfering with my freedom of movement. I thought I might try wearing an old jacket and cut the pockets out...poke a hole either side of the zipper for the antenna and the radio would be close to your body for a little body heat. Maybe use a neck strap so you could take both hands out of your coat when not flying. Only drawback is you could not see your view screen but I dont look at mine much anyway. The timer beeps when its time to land anyway. Or just get used to flying with gloves of some type,but I havent been able to do that yet.
Ron
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12-18-2002 | 01:09 PM
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Here's a solution to your Winter 3D flying!
Hey,
Gets pretty cold here, that glove looks trick, but here is what I do. I just get a thin pair of gloves, or glove liners, and put one of those warmer packets in the palm part of each of my hands and hold it inbetween my palms and the TX. The warmer keeps the blood circulating to my fingertips warm for the entire 15 min flight. When I'm not flying I hold my hands in a fist to keep the fingers warm. I tried cutting out the fingers, but they get cold that way. I just fly with the gloves on. Takes a little getting used to but after 2 or three flights I'm well adjusted to it for the remainder of the winter.
RickP
Gets pretty cold here, that glove looks trick, but here is what I do. I just get a thin pair of gloves, or glove liners, and put one of those warmer packets in the palm part of each of my hands and hold it inbetween my palms and the TX. The warmer keeps the blood circulating to my fingertips warm for the entire 15 min flight. When I'm not flying I hold my hands in a fist to keep the fingers warm. I tried cutting out the fingers, but they get cold that way. I just fly with the gloves on. Takes a little getting used to but after 2 or three flights I'm well adjusted to it for the remainder of the winter.
RickP
