Radio Controlled Soaring Digest August 1999 Issue
Issue Contents:
Daves Aircraft Works Dragonette micro HLG (ws <.75 meters) can be flown inspaces not normally thought as flying sites. Fuselage is a combinationof EPP and carbon glass tail boom. Wing is EPP with a basswoodspar. Descriptions are made to the assembly and options to keep weight
A diagram is given for a Radio Shack jack / switch which both serves as aplace to charge the model and to turn it on when jack is removed.
The Wind Weasel II from Dream Catcher hobbies was reviewed. Model waschosen for weight (10.5 oz)
Gordy talks about European molded ships including the Stork. A descriptionof the features includes cavities for Volz servos. Quality is tops.
Gordy visits Phil Barnes at his home-shop. Phil professionally makes wingskit makers . A description of this manufacturing process is helpful toanyone doing vacuum bagging. His methods lead to strong wings withexcellent uniformity. He is evaluating hollow core wings for future.
DaleInstructions for flying of the A hill in Tucson AZ. Hill can beflown even with no lift with the sun shining on the hill. Directions.
6 Requirements for a person wanting to become proficient in flying scaleaerobatics. Flying with a buddy where you can both fly a tug is aa good plan to get you flying time. A description of each of 11parts of an aerobatic routine. 1/2 Scale Bruckmann Swift shown discussed.
Pat makes very economical blue foamy electric models. These are a greatvalue and allow new people to get into electric with less cost and time.
Lee describes his and his friends experiences with electric flight. He ispresently flying a Falcon 550e and is very happy with his set-up.
Jim Gray describes the fun he had with his Hobby Lobby Skimmer with Speed600 7 cell battery and 8 x 4.5 prop.
Pt. 3 Construction of the fuselage fin rudder for the Model BuilderRaven. Concave sanding blocks. Wire and pushrod routing.
Pt. V of construction article on low tech RES model. Servos are installedon the spoilers themselves. Installation illustrated.
Summary of event coverage which is found on the RCSD website. Elmira 9999 MVSA Gateway Soaring Open ISR Cajon Pass Slope Soaring Festival
Cover photo is of Bill Swingle of Pleasanton CA flying a Foameron at aninland site in the San Francisco Bay area called Elbow.
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest August 1999 Issue
