Radio Controlled Soaring Digest February 1992 Issue
Issue Contents:
A launching method with a short line gets people equal launches.Rules for the proposed modification suggested.
Southeastern Championships by High Country SS reviewed w/ standings.2M Harris
Spirit 100 kit was modified with flat wing
Basic rules for slope soaring are listed along with comments about formats for the contests.
RnR announces first X-country model with molded wings. 10.5 Lbs/180″ wing. $800 RnR Products 1120 Wrigley Way
Landing skids with several designs are available from Tim McCannP.O. Box 8155
Computer used to analyze how to find the best decolage (angle of wing/fuse) Also the range of elevator trim is predicted from this analysis. Good!
Model responses to flying in turbulent air is described. Very Helpful! Helpful to recognize situation one is in when model pitches.
Making spars in place in foam wing is described using carbon fiber tow and epoxy resing. This looks like it could be very fast and do the job well.
All the various options for launching are listed including Aero-tow
Foam Wing Construction Pt. 4 deals with covering for strength and ease of application Obechi
Comments on learning to thermal soar looking for the signs: birds
Flying in Australia is topic of article with plenty of photographs. GB.2b
Sources of parts and equipment for electric launching listed including speed controllers
Function of rudders and elevons on flying wings is covered.Hinging and connection of two rudders with one servo is shown.
Using protractor to measure deflection on flaps and ailerons is shown.
Gordy soars on west side of lake Michigan. Correct wind is not common. Gordy’s models are shown including scale ASW-24 and Schwietzer.
Pivot was tested with SD7037
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest February 1992 Issue
