Radio Controlled Soaring Digest December 1998 Issue
Issue Contents:
Endless Lift II is released to the public. Includes contest sequences Hand launch events dynamic soaring scale events. 541-752-9661
Steve and Dave Garwood take on a project to build a U-2 power slope soarer and to write about it. Plans for the project were discussed.
Fred tells of his good experience flying his Salto for several years witha crow pilot he called Joe Crow. Good Reading!
Comments on German scale contests indicate that they are more of a family socialization affair. Teamwork and sportsmanship abound. Tow planes havesound level limits of only 82 dB. As a result effective mufflers are available. Seglerschlepp contest format is discussed and recommended.
A review of options for hot wire cutting foam wings. Commercial and Semicommercial equipment effect of voltage cutting wire. Only Commercialcutter is the Feather Cut. Compu-foil plotting program creates templates for the FC. Del Bergman has plans for one you can build.Wire sources include Bass Pro Shops 1-800-463-3746 and Power supply components are discussed as well as power demands for cutting.
Three slope soaring locations are identified off I-70 in Ohio near Springfield Buena Vista and Plainfield.
EPP model development where it came from and where it should go based on DAW customer feedback. Mongo models and mit by BASH EnterprisesCalifornia Combat Video is available from Doug Hetzler has video from a camera on a foamy combat ship.
A new stop watch the Accusplit Alliance 620 is described. Cost is <$30It has multiple splits and beeps to que you on remaining time.
Tier III Minus Dark Star built by Skunkworks is an unmanned aerial reconnaissance aircraft with a programmed flight path. History of project
Pilatus B-4 Part III deals with installing the fin rudder push-pull cable elevator belcrank finally fuselage planking.
Additions to RCSD web site includes article on scale soaring. Links to Pages includes PASS SLNT RMSA CASL TULSOPAR and LASS.
Bob Powers and Lou Garwood fly a pair of Culpeper Models Chuperosas inlight lift over the Atlantic Ocean at Cape Cod MA on Cover of RCSD
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest December 1998 Issue
