Jack, First let me say I'm a big fan of the JR 9303 2.4Ghz system. I fly mostly TD and have frequently flown 'up and out' to the limit of my vision without...
I fly with Futaba 2.4 and Skymelody set at 434.200 mgh. At the SVSS XC on Sunday I was setting up for an off field landing when at an altitude of about 20-30...
I understand that giant scale and jet guys fly multiple receivers for added reception also. With the small and inexpensive recievers you could have for...
I converted an 8103 from 72 to 2.4 and have nothing but good results. I put a Rx in each wing along with the main Rx in fuse. The data logger shows a solid...
For Saturday night we will rent the kitchen facilities and Rich B will be bringing chicken to cook. For the side dishes I thought I would circulate a list...
Guys, Thanks for all the feedback. Two issues: 1) Voltage control 2) Antenna placement Are two critical factors. So I'll keep the 2.4 in the MXC - with an A123...
If you have not already done so, please send me your team name, team members, frequency and how many will be attending the dinners. In order to keep things...
MXC owners - I'd like to determine if the trailing edge of the wing root should match the trailing edge of the fuselage filet? Can't find a build thread = just...
We have 8 teams confirmed so far. Should be nice and cool with good lift. TEAM NAME TEAM MEMBERS FREQUENCY # FOR DINNER Screaming Eagles-647 Marquita Ellias...
Don't forget, Not only will there be good racing there will be good food and good friends. Dudley is doing spaghetti Friday night and I will cook the fellow...
Rich - Thanks for the update! What type of sauce are you planning for the chicken? Can you guys confirm if this is the correct weather station for Cal...
The weather is looking just about ideal and we have 8 teams confirmed. Besides the dinners Friday and Saturday night, Dudley will be preparing his famous...
OK I just read the soft slop column. Noted also this is common for F3J ships as well. To keep them from blowing up on launch. If the MXC was not built with...
Jack, I think you should go ahead and add them. It is a very simple procedure and I think it adds considerable stiffness to the area where the servo is...
Paragraph 5.H.1.G of the FAI Sporting Code reads "There is no restriction on the number of controls or sensors." Am I correct to interpretate this as "anything...
Jim Thomas had to cancel out this weekend. I'm short a team member. If anyone is interested in Cross Country flying this weekend at California Valley, call...
G'day All Are there any Gliders Guiders out there are using the Eagle tree gliding package? I tried one European system but the software was tricky The...
Any news from the Cal Valley contest? Inquiring minds want to know so we can live vicariously. Any results or stories that can be shared in a public forum? ...
The Fall Cal Valley event was great. First thing I noticed when I got there was all the new doors on the rooms (sort of missed the rustic feel of the kicked...
Guys, I like the boxes that Dean and others had at Cal Valley. Are there plans that might exist? I know that the RNR box is sturdy et all, but would be nice...
I came across a Skymelody vario that a guy was getting rid of and bought it from him. I already have one, so thought I would offer it here to anyone that...
Scott To: xcsoaring@yahoogroups.com From: jamesathomas@... Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 22:12:43 +0000 Subject: [xcsoaring] Skymelody Vario for Sale I came across...