Radio Controlled Soaring Digest April 1996 Issue
Issue Contents:
Torrey Pines Gulls is sponsoring the 96 International Hand Launch Glider Festival to be held June 15 and 16 in Poway CA. Airtronics GEM HLG
Diagram of device to melt out a channel to string servo wires in foam core wings. A heater is put into a tube and extended with guides into foam core.
Steve Savoie is a Naval Engineer in the Coast Guard with 22 yrs of service. He was a member of SOAR and now with DownEast Soaring Club.
Roke ASK-18 1/4 scale kit is evaluated. Original by Schleicher-germanyKit by Sailplanes Unlimited. Gel coated fuselage was easy to paint.details of the construction are given. Model was built for aerotowing. Sailplane is a real floater and will fly hands off.
MaxSoar is used to compare Olympic II and Thermal Eagle. The parameters are are identified which affect Sink Rate Induced Drag Parasitic Drag L/d.Explanations are given on how various parameters are evaluated.
The Tangerine Soaring Championship report is held in central FL in Nov.A description of the 95 event is given with photographs and standings.
Joined 1 is a fast glider from Germany with 150 mph capability. EH 1.0/7.0 is the airfoil. Attributes: constant chord thin section.
A quick method for making fuselage molds with plaster is discussed. Also pull-pull systems for elevators even for V tails.
Instructions on making and using vacuum bags. Preparation of core sizing of components. Leading edge treatment spreading epoxy curing the layup.
Tie wraps keep wings on models in storage without the stain from rubber bands. Jomar Battery Backer is evaluated.
More information on Telemaster tug with Walker 3.2 cu in motor. It pulls 23 lbs of thrust with 20 x 6.1 prop. This gets 1/3 scale models up fast.
Winch launches dont always provide the launch that is needed for scale ships. Aero towing instructions are given in excellent detail.
Photo on cover is of the Los Banos Slope Scale Soar-in 1995.1996 event is scheduled for May 17-19.
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest April 1996 Issue
