Radio Controlled Soaring Digest November 1986 Issue
Issue Contents:
Wing spars were made with F/g epoxy w/o balsa or spruce for most of span. Design was for XC purposes. Wing was strong and survived crash.
Custom 2M design with concentric hinges at all hinge lines.
A few ideas on how to rig switches for operation from outside fuse.String is used to pull switch to either position.
Plans and airfoil coordinates are available. Other information given.Ed. adds comments about about H.H. and flying wings.
Flight performance of “Sunrise 66″ is rated very high by Eric. 66.75” span 443 sq. inches. 11-13 oz. Cost is $34. Kit by Performance Designs
Servo with cam is mounted on Kodak pocket camera two sided tape.#64 rubber bands hold camera on side of any model for aerial photography.
Jerry requests information about sites for use of others in his catalog.
Polycarbonate (Lexan) is used for sheeting foam cores instead of balsa. Available w/ one shiny side and one dull side. 10 mils see plast. suply.
A new building board of light construction is easy to use and storeCountry Hobby Supplies
RCSD data base is announced and published in part as a hard copy. Continuing updates available.
“Accipiter CCT” tipperon-controlled sailplane kit ARF is introduced.See Calif. Soaring Products add on page 1.
Superwings out of business
A good source of Sitka spruce is Posey Mfg. Co. .25″ x 60″+ availableP.O. Box 418
Bob tells of his experience in flying a Schweizer 2-33 for the first time.
“Scooter” unl. sailplane which won Unl Class and Hi Johnson Trophy is shown.
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest November 1986 Issue
