Radio Controlled Soaring Digest January 2001 Issue
Issue Contents:
Comparison of full size and model sailplane needs for thermal information.SkewT plots and Ground Temperature Adjusted Lapse Rate Plots are discussed.The resources on the Internet provide the data needed to predict thermal performance. Adjusted plots allow instant estimate of trigger temp.
A discussion of Parasitic Drag and contributions from different sources:stabilizer fuselage stab airfoil selection wetted area linkage hinge.
A member of TMSS travels to Switzerland and reports on his visit to an oldslope soaring site at Hamnenmoos Pass at 6 000 ASL. Nice photos
Scott describes a hatch installation in the RnR SB-X/c sailplane to getbetter access to equipment.
Aileron and flap pushrod exit fairings are described. Viking models offersFenders offer protection to the servos and aerodynamic improvements.
Basics of control surfaces location size exponential vs linear responseElevon function adverse yaw swept forward-sweep and normal-sweep
Jerry offers instructions for sanding wings without damage to the cores.Long sanding blocks and techniques keep you from messing up your model.
A crew member was killed when a stake hit him in the head during launchingaccident. A pulley was being pulled up wind when the stake pulled up.Staked pulleys must be checked frequently to determine that theyare still secure. Similar situations with highstarts and winches.
Manager of Cowboy Village in Jackson Hole WY offers RCSD readers a 10%discount and free breakfast for staying at his resort. Two places to fly.
Eric Jost Photo of beautiful slope flying site at Hahnenmoos Pass Switzerland.
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest January 2001 Issue
