Radio Controlled Soaring Digest August 2000 Issue
Issue Contents:
Oregon club looses use of field. Full size sailplane being fixed up.Principle of a constant energy variometer is described. Status of products
Ludington Michigan slopes are described. The wind direction and weatherduring the visit were generally not favorable. Dunes are 50 to 60 high.
Ace R/c Whisper 1400 (55″ span) comes with pre-built wings Speed 400 motorservos Hitec Focus II Transmitter 5 cell 600 ma pack with charger.climb out with 5 cells is about 450 ft/min. Flight time on firstflight was 20 minutes. Kits are available at local hobby shops.
Photos from Elmira 2000. Frank Oestes Breguet Chucas Ralf SchiefelesDG1000 Fred Chinas Karakan Pete Georges Brison DO 28 tow plane.
A Kodak F300 Advantix camera was attached to a servo. The system was to gointo a model used at Soar Utah. Servo arm pushed the shutter button.
DAW I-26 foamie w/ 71″ wing can be built with 2 piece wing. Instructionsand comments on construction. Flying was surprisingly good.
JeffMAD Aircraft Highlander is interesting for low parts count unexpectedperformance. Extensive suggestions for improving model given.Instructions for selecting glue installing equipment use ofDremel tool. Plan for balsa tail surfaces. Hand launches well.
The SuperFrog is a tilt wing high load carrying transport with a 600 takeoff ability. Due to be tested in full scale 2010. Data and comparisons.
A small reamer can be made from a worn out Philips screwdriver. Grind it toa point then make a flat side with a sharp cutting edge. Illustrated
The activities of the major contributors are listed.
1/3 scale ASK-13 and Wayne Parrish are shown on cover. Model was aerotowedby a ST-300 Telemaster.
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest August 2000 Issue
