Radio Controlled Soaring Digest August 1995 Issue
Issue Contents:
The Mistery Ship by Bob Martin is a 118″ span SD7037 airfoil ship with wood laser cut parts and “T” tail. Sells for $150.
Dynaflight Freedom glider modifications were listed. Experienced based improvements were developed: control systems rudder slots.
Jim laments the passing of Earle Latimer and reflects on Fred Rettigs advice: Keep perspective in our lives and recognize those things that are truly important as opposed to those that we assign more importance to than they truly deserve.
Repairing R&R molded wings is described. The R&R construction can be repaired while European molded wings cannot. Good reference article.
Olympus Trim MD camera is put into Paragon fuselage and photographs are taken. Diagram of mechanism from operating shutter release is shown.
Flight without Figuring Pt 5 cont. Camber line defined and discussed. Terms Undercamber bi-convex semi symmetrical. Finding the camber line.
Testing large batteries in your model requires that testing under load in order to judge remaining charge. Appropriate chargers are also needed.
The Monarch by Joe Hahn has undergone changes more reinforcement in fuse. Wing has been made even thinner. Four custom modifications are discussed.
Gun Slinger format described (21 flights of successively increasing flight times. The Seattle Area Soaring Soc. HLG contest of Apr 15 1995
Thermal Buster glider by K&A Models Unlimited is reviewed. Quality wood parts build into polyhedral 13 oz model. Airfoil is E205. Price: $30
Mark Allens Vulcan 2M sailplane was converted to electric w/ conventional tail. The model flies very well. Conversion notes are offered.
The landing task in contests is discussed. Does it count too much oris it ok as now used?
Selig Airfoil Book “Summary of Low-speed Airfoil Data – Volume #1” is now available from SoarTech Publications. More issues to follow.
America On Line (AOL) and the Internet was tapped for ideas. Web sites are listed. Some ideas from these sources are listed.
Javelin balsa skinned foam core flying wing by Quality Fiberglass is reviewed. Steve Savoie provided input to article.
Elements for succeeding in contests include: attitude skill talent equipment practice and timer.
The spin maneuver created by full rudder and up elevator can help you find a model when you loose site of it and can limit damage. Avoid spiral dive.
The role of a timer is discussed as well as some safety issues. The loss of 8 models at the TNT was provided some examples.
Texas National Tournament 95 (TNT) report. Tasks 3 5 7 9 11 max pilots choice (day 1) and 3 flights for 21 min on second day. Full Report
The thrill of thermal soaring is comparable to catching a fish. The task of finding a thermal would be bore if it were a certainty.
Ernies full size 707 is described a scale glider.
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest August 1995 Issue
