Radio Controlled Soaring Digest January 2002 Issue
Issue Contents:
Dave explains how an Excel Spreadsheet makes record scoring of contestsa snap. Macros for scoring man-on-man scoring and ranking. Can geta copy of the software from Dave. regdave@aol.com
Steve works in a shop in Richmond Main making models for Maine Composites.He makes subassemblies and panels for a 6 passenger seaplane the Centaur.Parts are designed in UK and e-mailed to main for fabrication.short wing holds sponsons but provide ground effect lift other functionssuch as getting into the plane. Wing folds pack so it can bestored at a boat dock and allowing passengers to board more easily.
Account with pictures of slope soaring field trip in Kansas in March.Weather was rough but group seemed to have a good time. List of links.
Taboo by Oleg Golovidov is a discus launch sailplane. A rudder-elevatormodel that competes with full house models. Instructions are good and canbe seen at olgol.com/taboo.html Joints need to be strongto survive DLG. Mark Drelas airfoil makes a great difference in L/d.
BC6 On Board Battery Monitor by YNT Design tests for valid trx signalmissing pulses in received signal lost model alarm and V readout.BC6 sells for $44.95 www.yntdesign.come-mail at smarkest@sntdesign.com phone 716-377-4894
Cover Page is that of Dave Hauchs Vindicator by Brian McLean making aslow pass over Mt. Baldy on southern shore of Lake Michigan.
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest January 2002 Issue
