Radio Controlled Soaring Digest October 1989
Issue Contents:
Turbulators provide corrections for bad wings
0.25″ Carbon vs Steel wing rods
Spar strength data is offered for various types of construction. Good!6 1/2 page article available from club.
PC-soar Version 1.3 for sailplane design and evaluation is reviewed.Wide list of features are listed and good marks given.
Ideas on how to fly in wind are offered. Stay up wind
Ideas on spotting and using thermals are offered along with trimming tips.
Super Zebco retriever is discussed which results in no twisting of line. Sounds live very good idea. Commercial model available. 314-443-6708
Installation of rubber hinges from ACE R/c is discussed. Ailerons
Flaps on planks can be used
Miter tray is described for sanding joint angles and setting wing rods. Piano hinge is used. Both sides rise off table so joiner would be level.
Handicapping is discussed as a way to get more participation in Sport MTS. Skil levels and model type both used to compute handycap.
Special How-to Issue
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest October 1989
