Radio Controlled Soaring Digest August 2003 Issue
Issue Contents:
Photo of a vintage sailplane under tow at Elmira 1997 Aero Tow Event.
Instructions for changing servo direction are given. When servos werelarger connections to the hardware were switched. With smaller equipmentcutting wires and switching polarity on pot and motor works better.Servo reversing harnesses and modules are available on the market.
Denny Maizes XP3 Kit is Reviewed. Kevlar Pod and CF boom composite foamcore wing. Uses Drella Airfoil. Care in choosing equipment and glues isrecommended. Flight performance is excellent. Many tips andcomments on the construction.
An essay titled “Model Sailplane Competition – From Awarding Points toMeasuring Performance Skills” A statistical performance scaling techniqueis discussed as a way to more objectively rank contestants. Variability at the top and bottom of the score sheet becomes greatest.
LSF is the special interest group of AMA representing the soaring interestsThey guide R/c soaring and the NATS specifically. Officers nominationsare Tom Kallevag – Pres Martin Doney – VP Larry Jolly Treas Jim Deck – Secretary (incumbent). To remain active members need to contact the LSF every 2 years with updated information. james.deck@comcast.net
Cover photo is from Elmira 1999 Aero Tow event
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest August 2003 Issue
