Radio Controlled Soaring Digest January 1992 Issue
Issue Contents:
4th Masters of Soaring to be flown in March ’92 is for LSF level V flyers and Level IV flyers with Level V competitive requirements met.
91 NATS photos and information about the contest and contestants.Many different models shown.
Modifications to Frank Dies catapult launch idea are offered. Cable vs chain
Two training devices are described for a beginner. both suspend the model so that action of rudder and elevator can be seen. Crashproof!
Data Sources are listed for airfoils and polars for airfoils. References are exact enough to obtain copies from literature sources.
New products: Fiberglass fuse for Alcyone
MaxSoar performance analysis program is reviewed and compared to PC-soar Airfoils and Sailplanes are compared. MaxSoar given high marks.
Foam Wing Construction Pt 3. Wing joining
NASA article on crescent shaped wings is abstracted for models.Higher lift with less pitching moment is advantage seen for these wings.
Making vacuum bagged wings in cold rooms. FX-60-126 Airfoil of Month.Also Soaring Museum in Harris Hill NY also described as good place to visit
New models by flight-lite Composites are described. The models are not quite ready but 60 in 28 oz 6 cells 05 motor are features.
The chemistry and history of materials used in model construction discussed Kinds of Glass fibers
Pilgrimage to Wasserkuppe shown in photos and described from experience. Useful items for doing this for yourself.
The nuances of model flight in wind is discussed. Very helpful! Variation of wind speed is depicted + turbulance due to topographical features.
RCSD circulation reaches 1500. Distribution of subscribers is described.
A low cost wing incidence meter is shown. It is similar to Robart model but can be made with simple materials.
Charts are supplied to compute wing area and wing loading only knowing weight
Nanosaur Flying Wing is discussed w/ 13.5 inch chord
Photos of Hugo’s projects and his participation in DUST club of Gardena CA. DUST field is best place to fly in S. CA according to Hugo
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest January 1992 Issue
