Radio Controlled Soaring Digest December 2003 Issue
Issue Contents:
The history of the development of the Mantis line of sailplanes was notshort or simple. The original designer was Tom Kiesling of Charles RiverRadio Controllers and Eastern Soaring League. Friends and fellowclub members participated in the development with different wings planformsand building methods. Heavy models were replace with lighter onesPhil Barns Terry Lukenbach Mark Drela Jason Werner all participated.
Various RCSD contributors make suggestions for gift ideas for modelers.The ideas are too numerous to list separately.
The Golden Are of Soaring by Alvin Sugar covers the development of RCgliders. There is some basic teaching of model aerodynamics but continuesto cover the universe of limited launch models and contests. Alis a long term proponent of inexpensive models that can be flown incontests where forces are limited and the skill of the contestantbecomes more important than how much launch force can be used. Thebook can be downloaded in PDF form for $7.50 or purchased on3.5″ disc for $15. Evaluate at www.geocites.com/simsoar
The RTF Toborca by Jochen Haas was covered in the 8-2001 issue. The designparameters are available on spreadsheets in Excel and Appleworks. The design uses 6 flaps to achieve all axis control. A JR 10X and 8103 can be programmed to control the various controls. The model is imported by John Derstine – Endless Mountain Models (www.scalesoaring.com)
RCSD suspends paid advertisement after the Dec 03 issue.
The Houston Hawks have a new web page domain name: www.houstonhawks.orgThey have a free 30 consecutive day training program using an Aspire. Three instructors are listed and people can apply for thetraining.
Jochen Haas Toborca flying wing is shown being launched on a slope in Germany.
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest December 2003 Issue
