Radio Controlled Soaring Digest April 1995 Issue
Issue Contents:
Instructions for programming the Futaba 7UAFS Super 7 Radio to have features offered on more expensive radios.
Details of flight are described in easy to understand terms. Bernoulli effect mass vs force stall angle aerodynamic zero lift drag.
Vulcan 2M from Slegers International is a Mark Allen design which features Balsa spar-cF caps inside obechi sheeted wing. V-tail 36.5 oz.
A method of making wing saddles on fuselages by molding a stiff epoxy mix between the protected lower surface of the wing and the protected fuselage.
The Soaring League of Texas is the club of the month. Thermalling is the principle function but soaring done off a landfill.
AR193-s75 AR2411-s77 AR2610-s80 are the topics of this article. Alfons Reiger is the source. Coordinates are given.
1995 WRAMs show is covered in a series of photos of key players in the R/c Soaring industry.
Requirements of aerobatic models includes 3 axis control large rudder nearly symmetrical airfoil large control surfaces and deflections.
Hints on thermalling come from a Buzzard as he eats Corn Feds possum cleanings. Being observant of nature is an important aspect.
Design Thoughts Pt. III deals with the dimensions of the nose tail boom rudder and stabilizers.
Part II of this article deals with the application of obechi onto foam. Specific and helpful details are given to insure success.
HLG models may be ideal for new flyers. Pros Cons listed. Scott Smith strives to make his models easy to build. E-mail: 73541.3654@compuserve
1995 7th. Annual S.W. Winter Soaring Contest held Feb 5th is reviewed. Several photos of fine models and competitors of note.
Tower Hobbies has a 16.5″ * 11.75″ case for holding two transmitters and some additional items. Sams Club has a similar box for slightly less.
A new silent flight club is born in St. Louis called the St. Louis Chargers. Contact Mark or president Peter George at 314-664-6613.
Joe Wurts is shown with high tech Blackhawk Unl class model.
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest April 1995 Issue
