Radio Controlled Soaring Digest July 1998 Issue
Issue Contents:
Flying wings is designed cut from foam (EPP LE and White foam behind). Tape spar and covering is added. Discussion of good results.
Elmira Aerotow 98 is covered. Weather was a factor in this years event. Friday catered evening picnic and fun. Beautiful description of large event.
4th annual gliderfest in Fayetteville NC. is covered with photos and description of the activity. Unique tug by Landon Grindstaff.Scale sailplanes listed and the tow-planes were also listed. Aerobatic maneuvers discussed: Chandelle and Procedure Turn.
description is given of what was done and the problems experience. A Bird-of-time was also aerotowed.
The first project was to launch a Pussycat on top of a Robin. The next project was to launch a Bobcat. The changes made are listed. A good
A continuation of design considerations for HLGs. A study of Aspect Ratio on a custom HLG is done for an example. Airfoil selection shown.
RnRs Synergy 914 (91 w/ RG-14 airfoil) is lighter than previous versions is more stable and lands slower while maintaining flight performance.
Story about seeing buzzards thermalling during the morning hours andmocking him. He later concedes that all lift should be enjoyed.
Computer stabilized flying wing using a Motorola 6800 was tested and demonstrated that a 6.5% static instability flys. Steve Morris designer
A pattern of stripes on bottom of wing can be used to estimatealtitude. Stripes range in width from 6 to 1/2 inch.
Zurich R/c Sunglasses fit over regular sunglasses and offer more protection. 98-99 Plans Catalog from Traplet Publns. (UK) is only $8. Plenty of plans.
El Nino takes its wrath on South making life for many. Contestants at events are advised to take plenty of water stay in shade watch friends.
Photo cover shows Chuck Anderson launching his Sailaire at 1996 NATS in Muncie IN
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest July 1998 Issue
