Radio Controlled Soaring Digest May 1996 Issue
Issue Contents:
Davenport Cash Trophy Slope Race is reviewed. May25-26 96 in California15 miles N. of Santa Cruz.
A biography of Martin Simons indicates a life long fascination with soaring. Soaring accident Teaching Military Service Move to Australia
1/3 Scale instrument and hardware sets are available for $35.
Muller 1/3 Scale Discus 5M span HQ2/12 20 lbs. also with E209-207-2052M DG800 ARF for first time scale model. 1/3 Scale ASW-24 and ASH 26 + other
PZL 104 Frisch Wilga tow plane is now available as an import. 109″ WS 79″ long 20-23 lbs.
Zagi foamy combat wing from Trick R/c provides a durable fast building model for slope combat. Will fly without computer radio with mech. mixer.48″ 16 oz. requires a 2 channel radio. Model is aerobatic.Assembly time is 3 hrs. Price is $30 + $5 S&H.
Wrong assumptions theories of times past continue to cloud a clear understanding of camber and assumption of profile characterization.aerodynamic zero maximum lift Phyllips entry thicknessstall angle semi-symmetrical drag bucket thick vs thin wings.
Adverse yaw in plank platforms are a function of aileron differential.Frise ailerons provide equal drag above and below hinge.
Legend of an Hawaiian hawk. Dale and son set records at Kahakaloa on Maui in 1988 and 1989. Great accounts of personal experiences at this spot.
Planform blanks are cut hands off with this simple design. Diagrams and photographs show a simple design for this one person hands free cutter.
Mental resources are compared to money and budgets. Excellent article includes needs for developing habits planning ahead computer radios etc.
Faceless hinge line construction is revised. 5/8″ wide balsa replaces foam at hinge line of foam before sheeting. Controls are cut appart in balsa.
JR783 was used with a 2M Super-v. Mike copied program he got out of a Magazine. 8 Memories 6 mixing channels trim offsets extras sold separate
Slegers Internat. Spectrum 2M uses SD7037 to achieve less tip stalls. Ed tested many wings before settling on this one. T-tail w/ slip on nose cone.
Nuremberg 1996 was a good place to read future trends. Electric ARF models are the trend w/ less space to build. Aeronaut leads the way in electricpropulsion systems (motors yokes shaft adapters fans gliders). Multiplex adds Flamingo 2001 to line of competition sailplanes.
A Tellemaster is offered as a trainer for someone learning to fly. Flights last longer altitude control is achieved transitions to sailplanes easy.
RCSD gets net address of RCSDigest@aol.com Articles and photos now can be sent via E-mail
Dale King of ELF Engineering is shown launching his Raven 3M sailplane. Cover Photo
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest May 1996 Issue
