Radio Controlled Soaring Digest May 1999 Issue
Issue Contents:
Descriptions of high and low pressure areas development of mixed boundarylayer nocturnal inversions noon balloon plumes (precursors to thermals)
How to install aileron torque rods. Keep angles accurate glue in placewith proper alignment.
Update on trends around the country re: scale and aerobatics. Instructionsin being towed. Calendar of events on www.sailplanes.com
The multiplex Twin Star is a molded expanded foam model with smooth surface.Uses two SP400 motors comes with adhesive backed graphics and builds fast.
Using an upstart to zip launch a small foamy e.g. DAW Mini-foamy warbirdsis really exciting and offers opportunities for aerobatics.
A description of replacing a portion of a damaged foam wing with blockof foam and resurfacing.
A list of items recommended for travel w/ your sailplane. List includesmaps binoculars trimming sheers nylon rope compass pen and paper etc.a digital camera is mounted to wing of model using an L bracketheld in place with rubber band. Good ideas!
Pt 5 of U2 construction series covers the construction of the fuse mold.Lots of primer and spot putty was used on the mold. Wet sand w/ 600 paper.Epoxy paint used for finish. Parting tray construction details.Applying epoxy and glass to the mold curing and parting the mold.
Schuemann-ellipse Equation and RN corrections for Cl are shown. An ExcelSpreadsheet is offered via the TulSoar website www.mccerv.com/tulsoar/
BD-5J foamy is described. He achieved a realistic scale appearance withpilot. Kit is contemplated.
Ultracote is recommended for EPP. Camouflage decoration instructions aregiven to create great scale appearances to your Japanese fighter foamy.
The design of the Flying Rainbow by Walter Panknin is discussed. It wasdiscussed at the 1989 National Soaring Symposium. A very successful design
1/4 scale PZL Wilga 35 is a favorite. Made by Fritch in Germany with FGfuse and obechi sheeted wings. Model is very smooth and easy to fly.
Pt. II of series of Flat Topper RES model gives some details about thedesign. V tail area is 13% of the wing (115 in 2)
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest May 1999 Issue
