Radio Controlled Soaring Digest July 1992 Issue
Issue Contents:
Experiences with first annual IMA Mini F3J contest. Ideal for 2M models.
Northwest Slope Soaring Research Associates is organized to solve questions regarding performance of lagre scale models. Members are listed.
Modi 900 w/ molded wings developed. Minimum effort to finish – less flash. Arrow shaft hinges used in wings. See sources for address of Greco Tech.
Electric Breeze is given good marks in performance
Global postal contest for Sep 27
Technical articles about how it may be possible to climb and gain airspeed at the same time due to wind gradient. Stretching landings
A versatile trailer was constructed by Henry Bostic which holds his whole stable of models and launch equipment. Helps to get winches onto fields.
Author gives us a partly ficticious story about flying his models and talking with his scale pilot who thinks the R/c pilot skills stink.
Elevon mechanical mixer design is shown for Rattler model design. Will work on most models requiring mixing of ailerons and elevators.
Humorous story from Madison WI club about accidents experienced withlearning to slope soar and getting into it. Good article!
Martin takes issue with the desirability of neutral stability settingsfor competition models. MS prefers to have the CG further forward.
Dale tells of his association with modeling
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest July 1992 Issue
