Radio Controlled Soaring Digest December 2004 issue
Issue Contents:
Photo and comments of Jerry launching Gene Copes TG-8 off Eagle Butte inRichland WA during scale slope fun fly. The TG 8 is a Piper Cub modifiedinto a trainer by replacing the motor with space for a 3rd seat.Hundreds made in 1942 because of need for trainers. Aeronca Defenderbecame the TG-5 while the Taylorcraft Tandem Trainer became the TG-6. Photos by Ken Mills Asheville NC
Uncle Sydneys review of Turkeys glorious finale. From USA Joe Wurts Larry Jolly Skip Miller got into the fly-off. Account of the dual between Wurts and Germanys Philip Kolb. Sunday was F3B speed w/41 entries. Armin Horzitz wins. Very good write up.
Photos from the 2004 CVRC fall soaring festival. Bulls eye landingattempts launching
Swiss N-20 Aiquillon was shown in QFI July 94. The prototype was built in 1951. It flew several times. Beppe Ghisler decided to build a PSS version from plans and photos. 1.93M and 1.42M long 87 sq dm 3.2 KG Beppe used the Panknin Spreadsheet on B 2 Streamlines web page to computerthe needed twist in wings. 2 deg of washout used in tip section but not in root section (SN42 AF). Wings are Obechi/foam with FG/epoxyfinishing. CF matt used to stiffen bottom surfaces to resist landing damage. Great Photos Stories of Beppes experiences.
Simprop Lift Off XS Hotliner from Hobby Lobby is reviewed. With recommended equipment it will climb at 80% po0wer and at 12-14 seconds will be at launch height. It will do this 8-10 times and glide down in ~90 seconds. for each climb. W/ brushless motor LiPo batteries will climb straight up
The Airtronics VG6000 is a 6 channel radio w/o menus. The display shows the setups. Dave has sold his other radios for this one which works for electric slope and TD sailplanes. Expo rates and flap 3 flap positions. Negatives are No model names stop watch w/ 10 sec resolution. Only $285.95 www.airtronics.net available in 4 versions with various combinations of receivers/servos
Seattle Area Soaring Society lost several members because newcomers did not obey frequency control system. Foamy models are making it of no consequence to have a crash. Pre-built models reduce the sense of ownership. Members dont ask for help and dont know safety rules/issues. Flying a combat model minimizes safety considerations we learned over decades. Solution: members ID newcomers and make sure they know the rules including AMA membership. Persons who violate rules are approached by a number of members and one member of the safety committee. Actions have improved field safety and more newcomers are joining the club.
Sirus Pro Series Charger and Triton field charger for NiCd – NMH
Great Planes CG Machine and Laser incidence meter from www.towerhobbies.com
Vacuum Bagging Made Easy and Composite Molding Made Easy by Bill Hayman www.acp-composites.com
HLG ProClinic DVD via Paul Nation www.radiocarbonarts.com Also Soaring Experience Calendar from same source
Cavazo Sailplane Designs Manta-ray EPP is recommended www.rcglider.com
Fiskars Softouch Scissors Item 9911 cut many hobby materials including Aluminum flashing. From www.JoAnnFabrics.com
Sky King RC Products makes tools such as templates and for routers and razor planes. The templates are ideal for making perfect holes for servos.
HLG ProClinic DVD Red Line Sky DVD A fine Week of Soaring DVD from Windrifter Gift Shop at the National Soaring Museum. www.soaringmuseum.org
Dave Garwood suggests Lift Off XS Sailplane w/ LiPo batteries from Hobby Lobby. LEG P-40 War Hawk PSS Kit Airtronics VS6000 Radio.
Richter R/c Aircraft Design Alula wing is recommended for gift. www.dream-flight.com Classic Aero has upcoming kits of elec. flying boats.
EAA Sport Aviation Magazine on CD ROM 1953 through present. www.eaa.org
Sailplanes 1965-2000 by M. Simons via Raul Blacksten PO Box 307 Maywood CA 9020 is a great gift for a sailplane lover. raulb@earthlink.net
High Aspect by Kazysztof Jasiski Poland is reviewed. SD7080 Airfoil 3.1M span Obechi/foam FG fuselage CF boom for $350 US via Art Hobby. 6 wing panels w/ servo locations marked. 52 oz. flying wt. with 6 oz added to nose for balance. Modification to strengthen wing.
New landscape format finds favor with readers. The suggestion was from Jason Godwin – Johannesburg South Africa.
Cover photo is of Glasflugel Kestral being launched at Las Banos Reservoir in 1980s.
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest December 2004 issue
