Radio Controlled Soaring Digest January 1987 Issue
Issue Contents:
Back issue availability is laid out for RCSD in first 3 years.
A low cost simple winch design is given. A coat-hanger resister is shown. Use of monofilament beyond the wind-in section. Pulley flanges used – drum
A humorous description of a very simple design is given.
The RCSD Data Base of REFERENCES and SOURCES is offered for Appleworks. Other databases programs may be used if obtained through modems.
A “Stretched Gemini” is described with S4233 airfoil having low sink rate. Other modifications are described and illustrated.
A clean design for T-tail is illustrated and described using ball joint. Looks ideal for foam/balsa construction.
Author has 1.5 hr. video on aero-towing & distributes for Sailpl. Internat. $12 VHS or Beta tape Phone (204) 663-3787 15 Ravenhill Rd Winnipeg R2K 3K4
Author describes a low odor way to apply F/g epoxy to a fuselage in 1.5 Hr. Use Robart 007 spray attach cloth. Brush thinned epoxy. Apply epoxy filler.
“Sunrise 66” kit is reviewed and a glowing report of performance is given. Good comments about flying technique are given.
Airtronics “Cumic” is reviewed and flight performance evaluated.Five ideas for weight reduction are offered.
M.A.R.C.S. 1986 Soaring Symposium is highlighted. Some details shared. Symposium Proceedings will be available from the MARCS club.
“Silver Ghost IV” winner of British Nats is shown in 2 views and discussed. 100″ version wins ’86 Radioglide contest.
Leon’s Mini-scoot HLG design is shown and discussed
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest January 1987 Issue
