Radio Controlled Soaring Digest March 1997 Issue
Issue Contents:
EPP trainer glider at 71″ is a fun way to learn to fly. Takes standard radio equipment. $70.
The Northwest Soaring Society (NWSS) includes flyers from 7 states. The annual tournament is conducted. Les discusses the 1996 event.
PriBek is releasing a 1/2 size ASW-27 7.5 meter wing span. Contact Sailplanes Unlimited at 2125-879-1634
Osprey 2M design has FG fuselage with Kevlar reinforcement. Wing loading is 8.5 oz/in 2. Laser cut rib construction. Price is $120.
Lil Bird 2 is a miniature bird of time. S3014 airfoil makes it easy to fly. All wood kit for $50.
Otto Heithckers Challenger which performed well in the 70s was revived and updated for zoom launches. Clark Y Airfoil 145″ and 1242 sq.in.
Guide Computer Radio Control Systems by Don Edberg for $17.95 can helpyou decide which radio to buy and how to program it.
Viper-s comes in 2 channel and aileron version. SD7037 Airfoil with Kevlar FG fuselage. Other kits from this Mfgr. are listed and described.
Ken shows photos of the 96 Soar Nats in Ontario Canada.
Southern CA Scale Soaring Festival report indicates a well run event. Photos and accounts of models present.
Two Viking fuselages were used to make scale ships: Libelle 150 inch E203A SZD 30 Pirate suffered from tip stalls and may not be rebuilt.
Photos of four small RC flying wings. The smallest is 16 inches and weights 88 grams.
E.M.S. DG800 comes with prepainted fuselage and much of the work already done. Wings are covered with spoilers installed. Tail surfaces surfaced.Kit has many features. Wing extensions and winglet options. Winglets make the plane more responsive. Performance and quality excellent
The Windfree winner of 70-74 nationals is being revived and being sold by Hobby Hangar for $60.
Torrey Pines Gulls International Hand Launch Glider Festival IHLGF will take place at TPG Poway Flight Center on June 7 and 8 1997
International Hand Launch Glider Festival 96 97 scoring methods. One hour of flight time per contestant. well organized fun contest
Decoupling ailerons and rudder is needed for aerotowing. A scale trailer (car top carrier) protects model and adds utility of smaller vehicles.discussion on Beech 1900D winglets. Elmira Aerotow event willtake place during June 13-15. Full scale activities described.
Events of the Sig/lass Midwest Slope Challenge is recounted. Night flying rocket launched sailplane and plenty of fellowship. This year 5-16>18
1997 International Model Show (IMS) show is reviewed with specific comments Studio B Trick R/c MM Glidertech K&A Models Unlimited Carl Goldberg
Vaquero sailplane with hollow molded wings has a high level of prefab. design requires minimal trim ballast. Flies very well and indicates lift.There were incidents with a high speed loads which caused thestab to fail. Stab was modified to pivot from the forward point.
Andrew MacDonald and Herk Stokely both sent information about HLG flying wing designs. Both use wing twist to counter pitching moments of theairfoils used (SD-7037 / S-8020 tip) for HS and RS001 for HansJurgens design. Herks design appears in Feb 97 Flying Models.
Information about how to select and pursue an AMA or World Record. Information sources cited and documentation requirements discussed.
The RCSD Index can get you back on some time you are spending on your computer by helping you find things in RCSD. Locations of the Index listed
A models weight can often be reduced by decreasing the weight of tail components. Cutting holes in sheeted foam stabs and covering is covered.
National Soaring Museum in Elmira will have an exhibit celebrating the 50th. anniversary of RC sailplane flight on May 3 1997and Martin Simons. On June 13-15 Elmira Aerotow will include PaulSchweizer. Martin Simons will return to Australia on May 8th from Wylie TX
An improved diagram of the servo motor router for making servo wells in foam core wing. Original diagram appeared in Feb. issue.
Photograph of Dave Becks record setting solar powered sailplane usedto set a 24.1 mile distance in a straight line.
US Soaring Hall of Fame Weekend will include induction of Carl Harold andE. Gene Hammond. Lehman and Derstine will fly on May 3rd. Paul Schweizer
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest March 1997 Issue
