Radio Controlled Soaring Digest November 1989
Issue Contents:
The Craftsman’s Workshop BBS is listed as having a section for RC Soaring 602-491-3494 uses 8-N-1 protocol.
Falcon 880 fuselage construction is mentioned with comments about staff. Flite Lite is company producing Falcon 880 by Mark Allen
Characteristics of different kinds of airfoils are listed.Clark Y(Flat Bottom)
Relative dimensions for laying out a Schuemann wing platform are shown.BASIC code for the calculations is shown. Looks like something is missing.
Dialog from USENET (UNIX) network Reed College lists Soartech 8 Source H.A. Stokely
A simple spreadsheet approach for analysis of equip. changes to CG.List weights * distance from CG. Look for zero moment.
Very large Red Monster is shown and problems with design discussed.BBS’s for computers are listed. West Coast numbers + AC 201 ?
Sailplane Design by Dave Fraser is a bullet proof package for designing. Has plots and printout capability.
The Complete Airfoiler (German) is a source of polars
SD-7032 was created for RN <100
Specific airfoils suggested for specific kinds of soaring. Good!Methods of construction suggested along with appropriate airfoils.
Bill describes good modifications to the Gentle Lady to improve durability. Double spar
Historical Basis for a one design contest is offered.
What is takes to fly fast is discussed. Wing Loading and Drag are key.
Wing sweep and twist is discussed along with construction methods/materials
Aluminum spoilers construction is described in Jer’s Workshop articleLooks a little heavy for thermalling models.
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest November 1989
