Radio Controlled Soaring Digest July 1999 Issue
Issue Contents:
Elmira 1999 comments. U-2 trimming problems recounted. Terry Luckenbachs3M ASW 20 was exceptional in design and construction.
Information about a slope in Malvern OH on the Robertson farm near Canton.Great story about a farmer who loved watching gliders. Graham Woodsadds comments about the original Malvern in GB where soaring is alsoimportant and celebrated today in full scale and RC.
Jim comments on the public interested in full scale acrobatics performedat air shows. This interest is transferring to RC glider pilots.
Dan reports that he has found real enjoyment in doing aerobatics with hisFox. He can do a routine from 2 000 ft on flat land or 500 ft at Torrey P.
The Gerasis ASW-27 has a weak elevator pushrod which needs to be replaced.Incident of Stab relative to wing should be -2.5 to 3 deg.
Comment about installation of the retractable wheel. More reinforcement isneeded on the 6M model. Bulkheads and tray additions.
PFM glue from Hobby Lobby is very good for attaching the pushrod outer tubesin models.
Comments about the growth of aerotowing. Slow roll described Dave Brownflight simulator can help the pilot learn to do this without risk.practice makes corrections automatic. Its the key to consistency.Top rudder again explained. Tow ropes with and w/o flags and bungee.
A new and innovative way to control rudder by attaching the servo to the finon a slide-in tray. Good photos illustrate installation.
Coverage of 2nd Annual Cajon Pass Spring PSS Festival includes comments thewinning models in EPP PSS best crash. Inland Slope Rebels Club
Pt. 7 of series on building a U-2. Description of wing and stabilizerconstruction as well as wiring and tow release design and construction.Mounting of servos battery. Details of making the wing and keepingit light are given.
A measurement of actual winch line forces for a sport winch indicates thatforces at release are 10-15 lbs. but at the top of launch 20-30 lbs.The strengths of old and new winch line are compared. Knots appearto reduce winch line strength based on the tests.
Hi Johnsons his interests and lifes accomplishments are discussed. TheHi Johnson award at the AMA NATS should be considered a very high honor.
Asher talks about flying habits in Alabama where summer heat and moistureand bugs are factors which make the summer a good time to build vs flying.
Pt. 2 of the construction of the Raven S. Rib construction was used withplots from MacFoil. The three part wing has aerodynamic twist. The wing design features ballast tubes. Enough detail to allow readers to build this model. Plans for dihedral braces in article.
Construction details were described for the fuselage of this light anddurable model. The wing is one piece with 1/16″ ribs with hard pointsfor the bolt on feature. Spar caps are 1/8″ x 3/8″. The stabilizermade of 3/16″ stock.
Tom relates 12 positive actions to build the size of your club. The ideasare often simple and easily accomplished.
Status of RCSD web page is summarized. The page maintained by Bill Kuhlmanis an excellent source of information and additions to articles.
Cover Photo of Dale Ueckers Apogee in flight with blue sky and cloudbackground.
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest July 1999 Issue
