Radio Controlled Soaring Digest July 2002 Issue
Issue Contents:
Bending moments are the topic of this technical article. Loading onwing spars sheer webs as a function of wing shape.
A description of the 2002 F3B Team Selection Finals. Comments aboutteamwork flying smoothly knowing limits attention to details. Thehot planes seen there and their owners. Great photos.
Comments and photos from 2002 AMA/lSF Nats in Muncie IN. Topics includeFull Size ASW-27 Rocket Launched Gliders Landing Rules Transmitter brandsElectric. Good looking models. Much information about rocketlaunched sailplanes.
Tom modifies the popular Chrysalis HLG into a Park Flier. 5 steps givento make the conversion. Uses small recycled GWS Pico Stick parts.The conversion is reversible.to make the conversion. Uses small recycled GWS Pico Stick parts.
Omen and Omega-e Electric Sailplanes from NW Sailplane Products are tested.Omen: polyhedral w/ ailerons V-tail speed 400 w/ gear 11*8 prop 500 ma8 cell battery pack. Omega-e is similar but dihedral wing. Uses4.4:1 planetary gear. Small electrics allow smaller fields to be used.
Photo of Dan Simpsons Sukhoi SU-35 Frogfoot tank killer build fromCarl Mass Molded FG Fuse and balsa sheeted foam wings.
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest July 2002 Issue
