Radio Controlled Soaring Digest October 2003 Issue
Issue Contents:
Twist distribution for swept wings Part 5 continues with a discussion ofhow to minimize middle effect where the lift is reduced in the middleof the wing as a consequence of twist. Early attempts to describethe problem by Horten Schrenk and Multhopp were not very satisfactory.Calculations of sweep angles by Irv Culver and Walter Pankninare discussed and equations shown.
Photo from The Last Fling contest sponsored by Tulsa RC Soaring Club.
Only 10-12% of AMA members vote and many of these are not mailed separatelyand are destroyed. He states his platform for Dist VIII VP.
Gordy shares his experience with modern CF fuselages that shield RF becauseof the conductive nature of carbon. He demonstrates a way to route the antennaout of the fuselage to the fin post. His talking altimeter from Picalario tellshim when his signal is too weak. Testing method
Slope soaring offers more time to learn to control a model than TD.The Weasel from Richter RC is a good model for all skill levels.A kit review appeared earlier in RCSD. It is a 36″ span foamy and one thatgives lots of fun.
Paula lists the uses for things found in husband Daves shop. White Gluegoop CA heat shrink tubing Dremel tool scroll saw mini plane etc.
Paul has posted photos of the SOSS Aero Tow Event at Montague on his webpage: radiocarbonart.com/pages/zmontepicsone.html and …two.html
As a follow up to the article on the House of Balsa 2×6 the address of HOBis given: 10101 YUCCA ROAD ADELANTO CA 62301 (760-246-6462)
Jim has an on-line report of the US F3J team selection event with photoson his web page www.jimbacus.net
The CR Aircraft Renegade is shown on the front page of RCSD. Photo wastaken at the Lake Wilson KS Midwest Slope Challenge
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest October 2003 Issue
