Radio Controlled Soaring Digest August 1998 Issue
Issue Contents:
P.S. Flyer is a 28″ cabin model with 660 in 2 wing. It is an inexpensive good flyer.
Joe tells of his excellent experience soaring in a Grob 103 out ofCrystal Soaring east of LA. Flying over San Gabriel Mountains.
Gordy gets interview with Don Stackhouse and Joe Hahn. History of their company DJ-aerotech their products and design strategies. High Tech!
A new altitude record for a solar powered electric model is achieved by Dave Beck on Aug 15th. The altitude was about 4 500.
The hesitation roll is described and readers are urged to use their transmitters to teach themselves the moves which are needed.
Greg Does 1/2A delta (Nov 78 MAN) was modified w/ speed 400 motor. The small model proved to be difficult to launch. Zip start used to launch.
Multi-engine models are more secure with electric power. Lincoln E-fly Scale E-fighters available from Ryan Aircraft and Tim McDonough.
Toms experience w/ Sleeping Bear Dunes will leave you rolling in laughter. Good directions to using the dunes getting permits and keeping straight.
SD7080 S6062 S6063 MA409 Compared test in death air show good agreement with theory. V-tail design optimized with TVC = 0.40 RVC = 0.038
NATS Unlimited class was dominated by 3M molded ships. 2M ships were at times longer than 2M required some on field trim cut and sand.HLG class had the most variety of designs and is the most dynamic. The 9 oz. Logic won event with long boom an small tail surfaces.
Carbon D-light from ICARE 60 70″ span models comes with finished FGfuse blue canopy w/ installed pushrods for V-tial and wing hold downs.description of construction. Built up wing. Hot glue used to mount servos Rohacell to fues. Completed model flies and launches well.
Unusual weather in Wisconsin in 1998 gives rise to exceptional lift. An explanation to an usual day is sought. Humidity Temp. variation factors.
Jerry Talks about making a built up stab and covering it with silk. Weight savings at tail is important. Steps in making a silk covered stab given.
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest August 1998 Issue
