Radio Controlled Soaring Digest August 1997 Issue
Issue Contents:
1/3.75 Polish MDM Fox 2 place aerobatic glider kit is reviewed. Modelis stable.
Los Banos 96-97 is a video production of Gliders Downunder. Positive Review Positive Review. Torrey Pines scale Austrians aerotowing winching etc.
Pt IV of Series comments on differences between UIUC and Princeton wind tunnels used by M.Selig. More on how to read Cl vs Cd plots.
Fayetteville 97 Air Tow Fly-in by Piedmont Aeromodelers was on April 25/26 in NC. Models performed scored aerobatics in competition. Good turn out
B25 Mitchell Pterosaurs and other scale models.PO Box 271 Oconomowoc WI 53066 e-mail www.unbeatenpath.com
Super Skeg Parts Reasonable prices P.O. Box 2091 Harrison AR 72602 (807) 305-0023
Motocalc predicts current V Power in out efficiency RPM thrust run time $35 www.capable.on.ca/rcstuff.htm
DG800 1/5 semi scale of 15M and 18M gliders w/ SD7077 A/f sheeted foam w/ CF/fG reinforcement installed features 514-449-9094 ICARE@telts.com
EPP Aileron slope glider comes with Packaging tape 2 channels tow hookcan be added. $42 PO Box 39098 Downey CA e-mail: mmglidrt@keyway.net
Gordy Flies with eastern soaring league and talks about Chris Sandersage 12.
Gordy tells the story of Mike Popescu owner of Inventec and designer ofthe Esteem Grand Esteem and Pelikan
A modified Mylar tape hinge is described which keeps the entire surface from warping with a long strip of tape as a hinge.
Stories of several ill-fated experiences of an over enthusiastic modeler.
1997 Sig/lASS Midwest Slope Challenge is covered w/ photos. The event was held in Russell County KS. Lake Wilson may be future site.How to publish and how to select the best route to sell your work. Stab Design and comments on winglet design.
e-mail interview with Martin Simons He talks about early experiences Born 6 mi. from Camphill where he first flew. Martin flew a vintage meetwith winch launches. English glider pilots are having trouble w/entry in French FS contests. Martins describes his development of interest.
The Zephyrus design and construction is described in some detail. 48 inspan 23 deg sweep RG15 foam core 4 deg washout 12in root 7in tip
Part II of series about building a 2 channel polyhedral glider deals with making the polyhedral joint after sheeting the whole wing while flat.
RCSD is on the Internet as part of Bill Kuhlmans page with links to 15 other Information and product sources. Late breaking news will appear onthis page under RCSD news and upcoming articles. www.hallcyon.com/bsquared/rCSD.html
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest August 1997 Issue
