Radio Controlled Soaring Digest July 2005 Issue
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HiPUR former is a polyurethane bonding system part hot melt and part curing resin. The bonding system is by Franklin International. The hot glue gun is by Steinel (German Source). Hybrid MP75 gives bonding after 75 seconds and moisture cures to a high strength in 24 hours. The system makes sense for doing multiple jobs. The shelf life is 12 months. It takes 12 minutes to warm up the glue before use.
2 Minomoas get flown in Yakima WA Spring Warm-up May 7 8. Other scale shops also were flown.
More construction hints are given on the Alula-2. Clearco 877 spray adhesive used vs. 3M77 gives longer working time. However heat doesnt seem to activate the stickiness. Comparisons of specs and control deflections for the Richter Kit Alula-1 and Alula-2 vs. Jason Brinleys Alula with separated elevator and aileron vs. elevon. $45 kit + $5.50 S&H.
Los Banos Scale Fun Fly 2005 coverage The event featured launching by hand toss over slope Aerotow or winch. Large set of photos.
John Derstine of Endless Models instituted a program in 2004 whereby one award could be given per pilot per event. 35 min = Bronz 50 min = Silver 70 min = Gold.
F5-s Electric Motor with rechargeable batteries Goal and Return record of 68.9 km by Giorio Azzalin (USA)
A large review is given of the JR Aerotow 2005 at Monticello / Piatt Co. Airport 30 miles west of Champaign Urbana IL. 68 pilots attended with even more models. Full Scale rides were taken in 233s
RCSD now has its own domain name of rcsoaringdigest.com thanks to Dave Beardsley and his knowledge and server space.
Photo of Brian Chans ¼ scale Kirby Kite from Airworld flies on slope at Los Banos Reservoir
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest July 2005 Issue
