Radio Controlled Soaring Digest February 1990 Issue
Issue Contents:
Greg describes how Jerry Slates began his business and describes it now.
Len built three sizes of this model and discusses their relative perf. Aspect ratios should be lower for 2M. More poly for larger models.
Terry wants who wants to participate in setting FAI rules.Terry Edmonds
Pt 2 continues to discuss polars & the consequences of lift & sink.Flying fast is required to minimize effects of down air.
Sacramento Valley Soaring Soc. is accepting charter membersFlorin HS sports field at 9:30 AM Saturdays or call (916) 682-3400
Silhouette kit by Douglas Aircraft Model Aviation was smooth & acrobatic Flew and landed faster than expected.
Schueman Wing platform dimentions are computed based on target chord
A program is offered for computing contest standings & end of year results Len Griffin
Gordon tests a rather flexible kit using a sheeted foam wing and one of two fuselage options. Dan Acker is the designer.
Rick uses Excel spreadsheet to create helpful charts.Other spreadsheets with graphics should work as well.
Rick uses a crow call to attract crows which like to find thermals.He has repeated this several times and uses it regularly.
Foam rubber can fill the hinge gap and reduce drag.
The future of flying wings looks bright unless banned for unfair advantages Wings are capable of the perf. required to win but piloting must improve.
Designer of the Falcon 880 has comments to RCSD readers. 175 kits shipped
Desert Union of Sailplane Thermallists (DUST) solicits members in CA David Hall
Sportsman multitask soaring event may be hindered by high wing loadings 75 Oz total weight does not limit the use of small wings.
The full size DFS Habicht is shown in 3 views. 13.6 M span AR= 11.7Plans are available from Jim. (609) 448-8725
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest February 1990 Issue
