Radio Controlled Soaring Digest July 1988 Issue
Issue Contents:
A repair of a pod and boom fuselage is described as well as wing parts.A good article for the first repair of glass fuselages.
Standard Gauge Wire Chart is shown with decimal equivalents and weights Should be handy for design work.
Stretch Gemini is shown and discussed. E392 will be used in a new model. Bob is working on his second progression to level V.
Ernie takes issue with M. Hickman and says light but strong.Add weight when needed at CG for penetration.
Wayne takes issue with M. Higgins and gives negatives to heavy models.Sink rate
Mike suggests that the best thermalling models do not have low wing loading Mike argues that agressive flying
A new Dodgson flap-aileron reflex trim is described and shown in diagrams. Very complex!
An sanding bar is held at perp. to building brd for sanding LE and sheeting. “C” clamp holds T bar back against block and the buildling board.
Barbed hooks from fishing fly shop can be used for ends on dial chordsCA glue holds hooks in. Diagram shows system.
Eastwing FF model by Jetco has retractible .049 power. 76″ span Use for RC $10 price
5 wing profiles are compared. Strange leading edge gives high Cl & low Cd. Roughened LE or turbulator wire improves performance of some airfoils.
Schumann wing platform discussed as used on Tarantula and Epsilon.Straight trailing edge minimizes tip stalls. Used on Discus FS sailplane
RCSD subscription price going up due to postage costs
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest July 1988 Issue
