Radio Controlled Soaring Digest April 1994 Issue
Issue Contents:
World Soaring Jamboree Promotion lists events to take place. A very fine event is planned with social events
Humorous Article
Special Report on Int. Slope Soaring Races at Torrey Pines on May 1
German Akaflieg institutions history of sailplane dev. Interesting history of the contributions of these groups to the development of technology.
WRAM 94 show is reviewed with photos of vendors with electric merchandise.Video tape of show available from John Clarke for $8.
Tip stalling caused by platform shape. Camber effects. Thickness vs Drag. Flaps vs camber changing. Benefits and penalty from camber & thickness.
Slope soaring accommodates the use of all kinds of models. Electric models work well on slopes since the consequence of losing lift is eliminated.
Dave begins his design of Raptor 135 using theoretical analysis of this design using a computer. Good examples of engineering applications.
Graham highlights many incredible records from the world of nature. Highest
One can damage tendons throwing. Attributes of HLG models
Great information about putting things in perspective. Memories are what you should be collecting. Take time to collect them. I Agree!
Cont.: Skinning cores can be done with simple methods and even brown paper to limit the costs. Jim is a source of cores made with computer control.
A foam cutting bow is described which is made from a 2×2
Suggestions for finding and marking the center of gravity. Use shot andadd small amounts at a time. Re-adjust CG after adding balast.
The duties of a thermal duration timer are discussed: Ready when flyer is. Have a watch he can operate
Simple tools for building are listed. Jerry tells of his early building. When it comes down to it you don’t have to have much to construct a model.
Photos of the 5th Masters of Soaring competition. Also comments on reducing wing area vs adding ballast. It makes sense.
CompuFoil Professional V 1.7 has a new feature to print all the ribs of a wing of a defined shape in one pass. (513) 299-7684
Quiet Flight Communications is 24 page publications for gliders
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest April 1994 Issue
