Radio Controlled Soaring Digest August 1994 Issue
Issue Contents:
Kansas Flatland Open ’94 is reported on. Contestants came from Washington
Rubber duck antenna issues are discussed. SWR
“1994 International Slope Race – Return to Davenport” the topic of current video is available for $25 + $5 S&H. Professionally produced.
Esteem uses 110″ SD7080 multi taper wing
Installing servo wires in foam core wings. Two methods (before & After sheeting). Before-insert wires in a knife cut. After-melt a 3/16″ hole.
Elevating winch and turn around reduced line breaks and made contests run smoothly. Turn around designs must handle line being dropped past it.
Hawaii’s thermals are perfect for HLG. World HL Jamboree to be held 10-29
Cont. The article contains helpful hints on its construction. Not a kit for beginners. The sheeted wing option reduced construction time to 25 Hr.
Saturn 2.9T has HQ 2.0/9 > 2.0/8 AF 113″ Span
Swept wings often have spanwise separation problems which cause poor high speed turn performance. Vertical slots in wing L.E. may be the solution.
An historical perspective of Wright brothers dune soaring at Kitty Hawk. Instructions on how to soar on sand dunes. A unique and valuable article.
Funny Cornfed story about watermelon and making your contest landings.Make your landings as slowly as possible with good control stand back 5 ft.
Kanza kit has f/g fuselage
Wings and stabs should be strong but how much is needed? The discussion deals with technology to stay light and provide the strength needed.
’94 Mid-south Soaring Championships reviewed with photo’s and text covering several events conducted. XC
“Gliding w/ R/c” is Martin Simon’s latest book to help beginners avoid frustrating errors. This is not theoretical book but quite readable.
Sky Hawk by Mark Allen is shown on cover being recorded for a futureVideo by Nick of Tallant Productions. Series on RC Soaring to follow.
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest August 1994 Issue
