Radio Controlled Soaring Digest May 2003 Issue
Issue Contents:
Photo on back cover is of Walt Torgensons 1/4 scale Airworld SlingsbyKirby Kite which won the Best Vintage Sailplane at Oc-tow-berfest 2002
Hobby Lobbys whisper uses SD7037 wing with hollow core molded constructionV-tail is 120 deg. Complete hardware and close to Schuemann ellipse planform.The model needs modifications in several areas to make a quality TD model. Remount flaps servo can location servohorn mounts. Good Review
The Oc-tow-berfest 2002 was a smashing success. 180 tows from 20 pilots from 12 states. Gold metals awarded for pilots choice best tow plane best vintage sailplane best modern sailplane. Many photos
Wings from RC Pilot I Fuselage from LS-6 were combined. He describes howto fit parts together.
Completion of the Blackbird XC-3 details shown on flap construction castlead weights radio gear installation Covering with 25 Ultracoat rolls.35 sq feet were needed. Balancing was done w/ the Panknin spreadsheet. Area is 2300 sq in. Just below FAI limits. 3 view shown.
Bill provides some valuable tips on slope soaring from eyes of a novice.Where to stand hot to avoid mid-airs where to fly what to avoid
History of Baltimore Area Soaring Society. 60 members formed in 1980. HomePage is a good source of information. www.soarmd.org
N32 records F3B(Glider) 1.9 KM David Hall USA F5-s Electric/rechargeable6.2K Gary Fogel USA F1-N Indoor Glider Duration 1m 23s Jim Buxton USA
Seattle Area Soaring Society has had some success in delaying the construction.of a sewage disposal plant on the 60 Acre site according to Sherman Knight.
Cover photo shows Bill Kuhlman holding his 107″ span Blackbird XC. Phototaken at 60 Acre site in Washington.
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest May 2003 Issue
