Radio Controlled Soaring Digest May 1988 Issue
Issue Contents:
The NASA LE droop tested and working well on E205 airfoil.
Dragon’s teeth stop model from sliding through spot.$2.95 McCann Tool and Electronics
Ed recommends Krylon or Sig Skybright 1 part epoxy paint. Good Instructions Remove tape after 10 min. Dry overnight. Prime/ file holes/ sand/ paint
American Sailplane Design has a 38″ HLG canard design – fast and aerobatic Wingloading = 9.4 oz/ft.
Eric shows a discus like hand launch glider which reportedly flies well. Eric says this flies better than the Sunrise.
KME-214U or K3311 & K3312 airfoils shown w/ 9.5″ chords & also coordinates. Leons winning airfoils similar to E214 and S2091
3 new airfoils printed BA25R14 (14%)
Herman flies a large model and is looking for an electronic altimeterHe is shown with a gull wing model.
3M #77 spray adhesive should be used outside because of sticky overspray. Used on Fiberglass and for cutting out parts.
Photo of English soaring club and comments about activities
The Bruce Mitchell Memorial Award is given to Ian Avery in Australia.Award is for contributions to the sport.
Aerodynamic Design of Radioguided Sailplanes by Ferdinando Gale’ is reviewed Italian & English text by an engineering consultant for full size aircraft.
The National Soaring Skills Symposium is announced for Blakesburg
MaxSoar and PC-soar are 2 new programs for Macintosh and IBM computers. Polars and several popular designs are on the main disc.
World Interglide ’88 announced for England with social barbecue planned. Contact Sam Hitchman
A new Newsletter by Randy Reynolds for F3B is available from AMA for $5/Yr. Write Micheline Madison at AMA HQ.
AMA scratches 89 F3B finals in Va. Beach without consulting F3B flyers.Bad PR example. Problem of launch rules sited as the problem.
Eclipse multitask sailplane is shown in 3 views. HQ2.5/9 airfoil1220 Sq in
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest May 1988 Issue
