Radio Controlled Soaring Digest May 2002 Issue
Issue Contents:
Martin comes out with another photo and drawing book titled Sailplanes 1945-1965. Book sells for $65 US + $4 for S&H.
Column talks about the teams likely to come to the 2002 F3J competitionin Finland.
A review of weather conditions that took place during the Appleton WIsailplane contest of 2002. Lift started bad but became good at a point.Information is provided on how to get the data Lee uses to supportthe theory of a cold air front coming through during the contest.
Bill gives us an introduction to the hobby of RC Model Sailplanes using aWeb presentation at www.luminet.net/~bkuhl/sld027.htma MS Power Point presentation is offered that can be used by othersin making presentations to interested people.
Plasti-coat can be applied for EPP foam to create a smooth and colorfulsurface. coat the surface and let it set. Surface is mar resistant.
The Moth by Derrick Choice of North Country Flying Machines is making a PPEFoamy flying wing. It uses much less tape and has a CF spar tube.It has a 48″ span and weighs 14-22 oz. Uses an Aluminum joiner.Takes about 5-6 hours to complete.
NCFM offers the EPP model the Bluto. It is great on the slopes and can beflown on smaller ones. See northcountryflyingmachines.com on the web.
Techniques for good discus launching is covered. 1. Keep whole arm andwrist rigid. 2. Get your whole body to turn in a coordinated manner.3. Release the plane without imparting too much of a yawing motion.4. Get the model to go almost vertical right after launch.Grip the wing peg without wrapping fingers around peg. Have tightcontrol links between surfaces and survos. Getting the most from RCSE.
Greg makes a giant swing across the country and visits several places wherehe slope soars with friends and other enthusiasts along with way.Stops included Eagle Butte WA; Chandler Butte WA; Chamberlain SDComments about who flew with him and the models he and other flew.Internet links to slope soaring pages and resources.
Jerry describes making a cardboard painting booth an overspray shieldto keep paint off the important things in the shop.
FMA Direct M5 receiver is a micro 5 channel receiver only 1.3″ long x 0.8″wide and 0.7″ high. Weighs only 0.3 oz. Uses surface mount technology.There are 2 different frequency shifts. Servo plugs are compatiblewith old Airtronics equipment only with a change in the plug.Official Specifications are shown. M5 is not a range-limited receiver. List is $70 + Xtals at $13. FMA Direct 301-668-7619
Problems with computer equipment and software have caused delays in thepublishing schedule of RCSD.
Cover photo is of Hal from Oregon and his ASW-27 at Eagle Butte WAStory Follows on Page 7.
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest May 2002 Issue
