Radio Controlled Soaring Digest August 1996 Issue
Issue Contents:
Poem of experiencing the first days slope lift and sharing it with an owl.
Summary of Low Speed Airfoil Data – Volume 2 is now being distributed. 25 new airfoils tested many with flaps and turbulators. Improved windtunnel and data reduction system should provide excellent data. Cost is $25 P&H $4 Optional disc is $15 through Soartech Productions.
ICARE Sailplanes ASK-21 originally designed by Rudolf Kaiser in 1980 as a 2 place trainer also can do aerobatics. Plane was built by Schleicher.580 planes were produced. Two are in used at Elmira. Model has white gel coat. Ailerons are cut out and finished. Servo holes routed.Weight loading of 13.0 oz/ft 2 46.2 oz.
DG800 from EMS has styrofoam/balsa/oracover wing Plug in winglets 3.7 4.2 M spans. HQ 2.5/14 Airfoil. Also Roke DG202 Roedelmodell Ka6E.
Instructions for making a profile pilot or pilots for a scale model. A photograph is printed in reverse for back side.
Reports on Past and Future of Fayetteville NC 2nd Annual Southeast Aerotowing and Scale Fun Fly.
Scale Event at Fayetteville is reviewed. 50-100 groups are trying new scale event. Tow planes listed. Scale models also listed.
New foamie combat format allows new people to compete for top honors. Them format for racing is comparable to a roller derby. Most laps in allowedtime wins heat. Event held in Fairview Regional Park. After SS race a thermal duration event was held. Foam slope kits availability.
The pitching stability of flying wings and conventional designs isdescribed. Pitching moment neutral point CG Airfoil Cm table.
1st annual NE Aerotowing Fly-in in Elmira NY held 5-31->6-2 at Harris Hill attracted people from many states. Aerotowing was provided to all withscale models. Full scale glider rides. Electric sailplanes were demonstrated. A video will be produced. Instructions for a contest.
An aerotow dolly is described for launching using aerotow or winch. The materials are 6 in. wheels 3/4 in plywood and foam tape.
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest August 1996 Issue
