Radio Controlled Soaring Digest March 2005 Issue
Issue Contents:
Comments on Jim Marskes Monark G a Full size wood and fabric flying wing launched with an automobile and a rope.
Look at revolutionary Sombra Shadow 6 channel receiver with features of no xtal programmable to 72 or 75 MHz programming done with plug in dial unit each servo slot is programmable. Tunes on 1st transmitter signal it sees and only reacts to good signatures. It meets AMA guidelines. Cascade 2 receivers for 14 channels DSP smart matches any brand of Trx small size (36 x 22 x 14 mm). Sold through Kennedy Composites
Information is given about the Mid-columbia Soarers and Shred Air Tri-slope Six Pack event at Eagle Butte Chandler Butte and Kiona Butte. May 21-22 2005 near Richmond WA. Each location is described. The combination is the best in the country. The 8th annual Inland Slope Rebels Spring PSS festival on Memorial Day May 28 29 2005 on Cajon Summit. Directions given
Sportubes are telescoping hard cases used for transporting RC Models snow boards and other things. If the airline opens the unit and doesnt secure it properly the telescoping end can come off and dump the contents or collapse on the model. Steve shows a design modification to limit the collapse to protect the model. Instructions and photos Also hints on hot to avoid charges for oversize luggage. American Airlines tends to do this. Use proper ID A large Fragile top load Inch warning sticker is recommended.
A digital servo driver is a tool that allows one to operate a servo w/o a transmitter and receiver. Set maximum servo throws. Super Digi-set 2010 and ServoXciter also report pulse ratio from the receiver and confirm the servo will work as planned. You can save a servo or avoid damage to the model due to a servo moving in the wrong direction and being stalled. The sweep function is very useful for checking for damage on crashed models. It can also be used to check speed control hookups for direction of rotation.
A description of what is needed to cut foam cores. Template materials Teflon tape 1/64 Inch plywood facing for templates software for plotting airfoils gluing paper template design to templates attaching 1/64 Inch plywood to base. Good how to do Inch article.
The image of a scale or real sailplane on landing or on tow is a beautiful site. Aerotow events are like family reunions with modelers showcasing their latest creations. Most pilots are highly valued. The mechanics of the arotow are described. The glider tows in high position and turns to the outside of the turn to prevent a slack towline and the consequences. Beautiful photos Equipment requirements are listed. Tug engine should be 2X normal size. List of suppliers for kits are given.
Don Bailey has offered to contribute aerotowing articles for RCSD.
The front page shows 7.5 m scale sailplane by Robbie Dissler at Lavey in Hahnenmoospass Switzerland.
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest March 2005 Issue
