Radio Controlled Soaring Digest June 1994 Issue
Issue Contents:
Details of the features of the Mid-south Soaring Championship to be heldat different locations for X-country
NASSA organization is starting to function. Sponsorship of meets will be coming shortly. Achievement certificates are described. Other news.
WINGS flight achievement program for 1.5 M models has 6 levels for duration
Pro-case are shipping containers for models. Partitions can be placed at 1″ increments. Handles are flush. From Mikes Hobby Hanger
Silent Flight a unique British magazine for electric models and sailplane models. It covers slope
Jouster 1.5M design by Harley Michaelis uses SD7032 a/f & full flying stab. Kit is available as basic kit and ARF kit. Sky Bench Aerotech is producer.
DG-600 by Thermal Flugel via Mark Foster of Pasadena has 3.8/4.4 M span
Jack reports that interest at the plenary meeting was insufficient to get any action on the proposals. Next year perhaps.
A CIAM report about proposals for changes in F3B and F3J competition. Issues: # of models
Airtronics is suspending production of wood kits. They are in business to stay but due to labor costs is going to composite models for now.
Instructions for making gapless hinges from strips of plastic tape on top of and underneath the hinge gap. Deflect surfaces when applying tape.
Due to repairs or building flaws
Servo wiring protocols are defined for Futaba G & J
Hodge-podge Canard was chosen because of all the spare parts he had sitting around. High tech too often means high cost. This is low cost – high tech.
Computer simulation of winch launch height shows small differences between launches with tension
Plans are available from Harley as are some parts. Cores are available from Harry Smith for $55. A decal is also available for $2.
Genie is a bagged wing model design for getting the ultimate from a model costing $150 and competitive with ones costing $1000. Decoration in bag.
A method to determine the proper settings for a Feather Cut foam cutter.The root and tip ratio must be set for getting the best results.
Instructions on how to finish wings
Static testing of wings as is done with full size planes can determine if a model will withstand launching and turning loads. Instructions given.
The cases are matched to specific sailplanes & accommodates the transmitters A larger model accommodates 2 to 3 models with little additional cost.
Pro-case is a thought out solution to the problem of getting your model to the distant contest where you have to use commercial carriers (UPS or Air).
Humorous account of having a model go into a tree.
A mixture of wisdom and humor about flying hand launch gliders and how to get results with the small models.
a Bellcrank can be made out of a soda or beer can in an emergency.
Device to achieve a higher launch
A travel kit: Extension cord
Battery size also relates to the available power drain. Battery connector strips add resistance and should be replaced. Excellent but condensed.
A multitude to ideas on how to get performance out of electric sailplanes. Speed controllers compared. Tuning instructions for motors. Prop prep.
Kirk Massey of New Creations R/c has information on what props work best with various motors.
Light ply seems to be brittle when models have bad landings. Pancho urges it manufacturers to use hard balsa with stringers for fuselages.
Winglets seem to be most beneficial to scale models where wing tips are smaller. Several examples shown. Also excellent photos of scale ships.
Swift FAI Class II hang glider is a flying wing design by Steve Morris. Kuhlmans met Steve on a flying field where he was flying an RC Helicopter.
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest June 1994 Issue
