RE: Thanx for getting me junkmail
[quote]ORIGINAL: rgburrill Kid, you must feel pretty special to be targetted by AMA for these spams.  I feel left out and ignored. [/quote] You are not alone, a lot of us were left out.
Posted on: 7/12/2012 10:46 AM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11152714

RE: Thanx for getting me junkmail
[size=2][b]Are you telling us as a FACT [/b][/size]that it [b]did [/b]come from an ama condoned and supplied deal?
Posted on: 7/11/2012 2:35 PM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11151734

RE: Thanx for getting me junkmail
KE, Please tell us exactly what you are hopping to achieve with this thread. Maybe if it was understood better something might come of it.
Posted on: 7/11/2012 10:31 AM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11151456

RE: Why are we using NiMh...really?
[quote]ORIGINAL: TheWoodCrafter Why does anyone use NiXX type batteries today/ LiPo have so much more power/weight that they makes NiXX obsolete. [/quote] And if you forget an leave your transmitter on they are toast. They must be charged on a balancing charger to get maximum life. If Eneloops don't fill your Tx need you need another hobby.
Posted on: 7/8/2012 8:43 AM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11147459

RE: How to convert an ATX power supply to rc use
Connect them all in parallel. This should give you a better output voltage. Collectively they will draw about 2 amps which is 10 watts total.
Posted on: 7/3/2012 5:32 AM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11141030

RE: Charging with a Wall Wart
[quote]ORIGINAL: Charlie P. Sure.  I have done it for years. The NiCad will be less tolerant of a stepped and interrupted charge.  I have my NiMH set for a 1-1/2 hr charge every day at 50 or 100 mAh to keep them ''floated'' per a tip from Red Scholefield's excellent website. <a href=''http://www.hangtimes.com/redsbatteryclinic.html''>http
Posted on: 6/30/2012 9:03 AM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11137636

RE: MA article on tip thrown glider declage timer.
[quote]ORIGINAL: Hossfly Now I would like much if the FF folks would explain the [b]Discus Launch [/b]for [b]Hand Launch Gliders[/b]. I have requested both FF folks of AMA and FM to do so. No Results, other than not interested. [8|] NEVER GIVE UP A CHANCE TO TAKE A JAB AT THE AMA, but if you really need to know, there is always Google. Discus Launch Glider [b][size=3]From Wikipedia[/size], the free encyclopedia [/b] A Discus Launch Glider (DLG) is a radio controlled model sailplane launched using a 'discus launch' in which the glider is held by a wingtip and rotated around the flyer by hand before release. Using this method of launching the average flier can achieve launch heights of greater than 140 feet (43 m), with the better throwers exceeding 200-foot (61 m) high launches. The discus method of hand launching has now in effect replaced the older 'javelin style' launch, where a hand launched model glider would be launched over-arm, like a javelin would be thrown. The discus launch is far easier, more efficient and less physically demanding than the javelin launch. Although some DLG designs utilise a traditional built-up construction using balsa wood and covering film, most DLG models are generally now constructed from composite materials, in the form of Kevlar, carbon fibre and glass fibre. Fuselages are moulded in Kevlar/carbon and epoxy, with wings either moulded as a hollow composite shell, or vacuum bagged over a wire-cut foam core. Most DLG models use aileron, rudder and elevator control, with the ailerons also being used as camber changing flaps for different modes of flight and also as airbrakes for landing. A modern DLG model weighs approximately 9 or 10 ounces (255-283 grams) and has sophisticated aerodynamics. Many pilots use computer radio transmitters with full mixing and flight mode capabilities in order to optimise performance and set up the models for flight as near perfectly as possible. DLG models are used for both general fun/sport flying and also for contest flying.
Posted on: 6/26/2012 10:23 AM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11132508

RE: Trickle charge/household timer?
See http://www.hangtimes.com/keeping_your_packs_ready.html
Posted on: 6/23/2012 2:04 PM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11128974

RE: Stringless Wonder article in the mag?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Jim Thomerson I have tried to search the archives without success. I was looking for one of my articles for which I have forgotten the exact date. I emailed a complaint to headquarters last week, but have had no response. Nevermind! Just tried it again, and it worked fine. [/quote] I had the same problem, sometimes it worked great, others nada. Maybe something in the way I entered the search terms.
Posted on: 6/7/2012 10:47 AM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11110148

RE: Stringless Wonder article in the mag?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Michael R. The RC Stringless Wonder feature article by Joe Haas in MA appeared as a construction project and plan set. If you access the AMA plans service you'll find a brief description. Purchase of the plan set includes a photo copy of the article pages. The project is a flat-foam tribute to the original design that included an all foam scale and 150% enlarged version. Both used RC systems from the ParkZone Ember and P-51 respectively. Have fun! [/quote] Here is the link: http://www.modelaircraft.org/files/1040StringlessWonder.pdf
Posted on: 6/7/2012 6:31 AM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11109856

RE: Stringless Wonder article in the mag?
[quote]ORIGINAL: H5487 Probably a couple of years ago now, an article appeared in Model Aviation on how to convert Peck Polymers' ''Stringless Wonder'' from FF rubber band to RC electric power. I bought the kit and now I can't find the article. Does anyone know which issue it appeared in? Thanks, Harvey [/quote] Have you tried to find it in the Model Aviation digital archives? This is in the members only section of the AMA web site.
Posted on: 6/7/2012 5:49 AM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11109824

RE: IMAA Constitution Under Assult
[quote]ORIGINAL: Gremlin Castle The founders and contributors to the growth and success of IMAA in the early days have either passed on or been passed by. Those currently at the helm seem not to realize that the dynamic of large scale modeling has changed and is flying over the horizon while they are still on the hardstand trying to get permission to taxi. [/quote] Those currently at the helm have been there many years, either as a Director or Assistant Director. Comparing 2008 IMAA Personnel Directory to the Officers, District Directors, and Assistant Directors you will see the same faces as presently shown on the IMAA's web page.
Posted on: 5/29/2012 9:46 AM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11098619

RE: IMAA Constitution Under Assult
[quote]ORIGINAL: Hossfly There was a time that IMAA events accepted short memberships, collectable at the event, like AMA does for contests/events. Why did they quit? They never told me! [/quote] The membership that the IMAA sold at events was for a regular membership as I remember. I don't recall either the AMA or IMAA offering "short" memberships, just their normal memberships. There was/is? an AMA provision for event memberships for foreign nationals attending an event. IMAA put themselves in the box by NOT allowing non-members to fly at their events. All other SIGs do not have this restriction, hence they get out of the class C [u]restricted [/u]catatgory that provides no protection.
Posted on: 5/28/2012 6:38 AM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11097191

RE: IMAA Constitution Under Assult
[quote]ORIGINAL: BarracudaHockey I've noticed that the number of ''Giant Scale'' events that require IMAA to fly have declined as well, including Nall. I wonder how many people joined just to fly at Nall in previous years that won't renew because it wasn't required this year? [/quote] The IMAA appears to be in their death throws because it was the [u]only[/u] SIG that excluded anyone that was not an IMAA member from their events. Clubs wisely dropped the IMAA requirement to fly at their Giant Scale events for financial reasons mostly. Then they seem to have eliminated the IMAA forum that use to be on the their web site. I guess things have reached a state where they no longer allow non-members to view minutes of their meetings to get some flavor of what they are doing, membership numbers, etc. In a day when you can shake a giant scale plane out of the box and fly it the same week one has to wonder if the IMAA has any revelance in the modeling community.
Posted on: 5/27/2012 1:44 PM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11096465

RE: Post your favorite quotes
It's not what people don't know that bothers me, it is what they think they know that just ain't true. Will Rogers
Posted on: 5/25/2012 12:16 PM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11094505

RE: Uploading pictures
Works here OK.
Posted on: 5/23/2012 3:57 PM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11092218

RE: two 4.8 nicd packs y'd into rx?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Goldenduff Correct. Hang time hobbies has a lot of good info... [/quote] Here is the link: http://www.hangtimes.com/parallel_packs.html
Posted on: 5/23/2012 4:44 AM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11091468

RE: Uploading pictures
Here is what I got per your instructions: RCU3 | 74.179.97.79 | 23611 | 1 | 03:28:03 PM EST | YC But tried uploading on another thread and no problem this time.
Posted on: 5/18/2012 3:29 PM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11086116

RE: Don't Panic: Another great AMA opportunity
I signed up my great grandkids already.
Posted on: 5/18/2012 2:05 PM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11085484

RE: Uploading pictures
[quote]ORIGINAL: DadsToysBG just tried on firefox and got the 500 error. Dennis [/quote] I'm using Internet Explorer. Rebooted to see if that helps. Now same picture works here. Lets see if I can upload it to the other thread I was trying before. Now I was able to upload to that thread, rebooting helped I guess. Removed picture uploaded to this thread. Since three reported the problem in different parts of the country on different brousers could the problem be a glitch on the RCU end? This could degenerate into a real technical discussion.[;)]
Posted on: 5/18/2012 2:04 PM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11086048

RE: Uploading pictures
Just tired again. My server is bellsouth. Now it seems to work? Tried to upload to the "Don't Panic: Another great AMA opportunity " and I could upload the picture here but not one from another folder....strange! Can't upload from that folder here either. Moved picture to another folder and tried to upload here and got "500 - Internal server error" again.
Posted on: 5/18/2012 1:28 PM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11086031

Uploading pictures
Anyone tried to upload pictures lately. I keep getting this message, "500 - Internal server error. There is a problem with the resource you are looking for, and it cannot be displayed." No problem uploading to other sites.
Posted on: 5/18/2012 11:04 AM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11085916

RE: How I see this forum
[quote]ORIGINAL: H5487 We all have our favorite areas within RCU so simply spending the majority of one's time in the AMA section doesn't necessarily mean anything other than that's where that particular person's interest lies. The telling point would be the attitude of those posts. If that person posts nothing but hateful, negative, and argumentative posts, the rest of us would logically wonder if this person has a grudge against the AMA or if they're simply a miserable person and AMA is a convenient outlet for their anguish. Harvey [/quote] [size=7]+10[/size]
Posted on: 5/16/2012 9:09 AM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11083036

RE: Help with dual battery system
See http://www.hangtimes.com/parallel_packs.html for information on parallel packs.
Posted on: 5/15/2012 12:20 PM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11081826

RE: How I see this forum
[quote]ORIGINAL: combatpigg How I see this forum....hmmmm. I wish I had all the time that I've SPENT here back. Once it's spent, you can never get it back. The AMA is no better off because of any time that I've spent here and neither are any of the folks who I've debated/agreed with about anything. There's so much else I'd like to accomplish before my time is up. [/quote] You are not wasting too much time on the AMA forum, 10% of your posts there means you have other modeling interests. Good for you! [:D]
Posted on: 5/14/2012 4:33 PM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11080725

RE: How I see this forum
[quote]ORIGINAL: PilotFighter I must say that I never gave much thought to my AMA membership before stumbling across this forum. The AMA was my insurance company and nothing more. This forum has caused me to think of the AMA in a new way. However, I will never be as fascinated/obsessed by the AMA as some of the main characters here seem to be. A few seem to have obsessions about the subject boardering on maladies. (On which side of the boarder I haven't decided.) The discussions are sometimes interesting, but are more often ill spirited and not particularly informative. There are always exceptions to the rule, and a few of the regulars are beacons of light posting informative data. Identifying to good sources of information and blocking out the others will transform this forum for you. [/quote] If you want an interesting exercise just click on the number of posts and individual has made. Just divide the AMA forum posts by the total number and you will see where the individual is focused. Some of the more prominent reformers have over 50% of their posts on the AMA forum. From a quick look the record holder has 65%.
Posted on: 5/14/2012 2:12 PM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11080592

RE: SOS, DD
[quote]ORIGINAL: littlecrankshaf [quote]ORIGINAL: bradpaul Hmmm... i'd split the newsletter/political portion from the magazine/hobby portion. That one change would make MA more desirable for every modeler... not just AMA members. [/quote] Absolutely brilliant!!!! So now there would be two mailings to open members, that's a real saving. [:'(] Maybe they would make up the difference in not mailing to the few that wanted to opt out. [8|] Don't give up your day job to become a business consultant!
Posted on: 5/13/2012 10:36 AM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11079209

RE: SOS, DD
[quote]ORIGINAL: Jim Thomerson Model Aviation pays for articles on acceptance for publication, unlike some other hobby publications where I have had articles published and paid for after a considerable time. [/quote] Gosh, you got to wonder if some of the paid members in the RCU AMA forum are compensated in some manner for continuing to stir the pot over minutiae and keeping the hit count up. Looks good to advertisers.
Posted on: 5/12/2012 2:03 PM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11078230

RE: SOS, DD
What I find quite interesting is that some individuals can have over 3000 posts, mostly on the AMA forum, but never submit an article to MA for publication. Have they nothing worthwhile to offer the hobby?[8|]
Posted on: 5/12/2012 9:50 AM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11078058

RE: SOS, DD
[quote]ORIGINAL: KidEpoxy [quote]The FACT that YOU don't win many (if any) elected positions[/quote] how many times does Hoss have to be elected to the AMA Exec Council before you consider maybe your fact aint quite so accurate (considering he had to win one of them by write-in as [i]Incumbent Kept Off Ballot By NomCom[/i]) Would you like him to start dropping the line [i]'As former twice elected AMA DVP, I say blahblahblah[/i]' to every post he puts up? If Hoss says 2+2 is 4, I dont need him to say he was on the AMA EC a couple times to make it true. Cant you just accept that its 4 without needing it to come from muncie? [/quote] Maybe tinner1 should have been more specific and included in his statement "The FACT that YOU don't win many (if any) elected positions [color=#CC0000]in the past 35 years[/color]."
Posted on: 5/10/2012 8:27 AM by Author "Red Scholefield" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11075771