Radio Controlled Soaring Digest January 1997 Issue
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Good story about the 19th. Empire State Soaring Classic of the Long Island Soaring Soc. Due to rain the event was only one round and a raffle.
Allure Nomad 100″
Line of swept M wing models M60A M60P M2 M100 M12 SSE P.O. Box 734 Lapwai ID 83540 (208) 843-5564
Simprop models: Solutions Fashion X-models Little Star DG200Pilatus B4 LO100 L33 Solo. www.unbeatenpath.com
Rom winch and retriever enables a launch each 60 seconds retrieve every20 seconds.
JR XPS8103 is an 8 ch. computer radio with big LCD screen with softwareto make programming easier. Mix any channel with another.
New models include the 2 place Fox in several different sizes from different manufacturers.
A HLG model well suited for HL golf aerobatics occasional slope soaring. Fuselage is CF reinforced FG. V-tail Four micro servos are required.
Crysalis HLG is an all wood laser cut entry model glider from a company well regarded for its models. V tail or std tail option 2 piece wing opt.
A response to Bob Johnsons rules change proposal: Skill classes are regarded as being more important than plane class changes.
A Zip Start is described with gives a 50 launch and limits the extensionof the rubber to 3:1. Details given: Dacron line rubber dimensions etc.
Gordy tells of his experience flying at an overlook near Niagara Falls. He describes the thrill of flying across the river and back and making landing.
Zev and Taylor were flying on a beautiful day. Their models had a mid air. The tail of one ended up in the wing of the other. Damage minimal.
Flying scale sailplanes in thermal conditions with a good launch will allow very long flights. Put several models up to give comparison of performance.
96 SAM Camps is the topic of this article with photos. These old timer contests are reported to be very relaxing and great fun.
Scoring of slope foamy combat contests is discussed. Contestants must do a roll or loop before after kill score. Laguna Niguel Slope Soaring Guildpush rods tend to get damaged in slope combat. Servo damage can be minimized by servo savers. Expanded polypropylene foam EPP wing shaping.
This is a valuable set of 10 hints on how to take better photographs of models flyers scenes etc. Dave is a professional photographer.
Light timer works well to maintaining a charge on batteries (1 Hr/day). Rosin paper is used to maintain a clean building surface on bench.Heavy felt from fabric store is hot glued together on 3 sides then turned inside-out to make wing bags for scale ship.
Using double edge razor blades works better than single edge and Xacto.Warm Krylon paint and warm fuselage gives excellent finish.
Tric R/c Zagi by Jerry Teisan is reviewed. It goes together fast. Radio installation varies with radio capability. Improvement suggestions made.Flight performance is fast in pitch and roll. It repairs fastand performance is unaffected. $45 US 310-301-1614
The halves are joined. Instructions for each step is included. Theprocess if fast once the materials and mold are ready.
Pt V of series on molded hollow core wings. Molds are waxed buffedPVA mold release applied painted w/ K&B Superpoxy. The epoxy is appliedthen FG Spyder foam sheet more glass and epoxy vacuum bagged against mold surface. After cure the spar was installed to bottom skin.
Hobby Dog poses with Bill Kuhlmans Trick RC Zagi PPE foam flying wing.
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest January 1997 Issue
