Radio Controlled Soaring Digest July 1995 Issue
Issue Contents:
A RC transmitter tray and performance pad was designed for confort. Fatigue is reduced. Cost is $39.
Lancer features balsa sheeted foam wing glass/kevlar fuse.
Skegs and skids for contest work or rough landing areas are available
T.U.F. line is Spectra line. Small size for strength gives high launches. 300 yds is $13. Longer length are available. 925-539-9666
Pt 5 of Flight w/o Figuring. Philips Entry explained. Camber is explained as being a line midway between the upper and lower surfaces.
An account of the Los Banos Slope Scale Soar-in is given with photos and descriptions of scale and PSS models.
Foameron is a 62″ model with wingeron control. It is extremely ruggedand flies well. Wing turns on arrow shaft spar/bearing.
Hand launch events have evolved from primitive to matured. Multichannel models now required for winning. A Std. HLG class is needed (2 ch. max).
Southern CA Soaring Clubs (SC)2 is featured. Competition and camaraderie are promoted. Classes: Sportsman Expert Master 60+ (All Unlimited)
An examination of multiple control surface systems. Up to 8 surfaces can be used to optimize the control functions on a flying wing.
The 95 Masters of Soaring contest in LA was covered from a personal perspective of Cornfed.
Retrievers: manage twist tie proper knots swivel specs dont pulse. Procedure for new brushes. Split rings Line size Turn Arounds.
1/5 and 1/4 scale landing gear for sailplanes are discussed. Gene Cope now sells retract kits which go together in 40 minutes. Works well
A soaring vacation in Big Bend National Park is discussed. Most sites were not ideal. Landing sites are a problem. A hand launch glider may be best.
Status report from Selig et al wind tunnel tests from the Univ. of IL. Data to be published in print in SoarTech and on data disc from SoarTech.
A discussion of 4 and 5 cell batteries how to treat your batteries. NiCad batteries will take many charges.
An imaginary trip to a monthly contest is intended to encourage people to compete and improve their skills and enjoy your self.
25 pupils of Peddie School in Princeton NJ are participating in a training program w/ a grant from Toyota to learn science in a calculator based lab. The program will collect data from glider models. Alternate wings will be tested. School has a home page on the World Wide Web.
Review of Birdworks Rubber Duck flying wing is a low cost abuse resistant model which is ideal for fun flying without fear of expensive accidents.
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest July 1995 Issue
