Radio Controlled Soaring Digest November 1992 Issue
Issue Contents:
Ideas for making connections to high start rubber. Use wood dowel plug
A low power launch was used in texas with short line. A two speed winchis suggested for more control of launching with less power.
A method of casting nose weights using split shot is shown. Balance model with shot in bag
4th annual precision slope aerobatics contest in Pacifica Californic attracts 100 people. Top 7 finishers are listed. Diagrams of manuvers
Vertigo by Brian Agnew has E387 wing
New models are announced and a description of models in present list of abailable products for these top of line scale models.
Foam cores are available for $10 per panel with special price forLegend type wing with small tips. (801) 571-6406
New video shows how to go about building a model from a fuselage and cores. Money can be saved over buying a complete kit. Video shown techniques.
Listing of EZ-lam products including 12 oz dispensing containers for resin and smaller containers for catalysts. Both have pumps for good delivery.
Model Sailboats with wheels allows RC modelers to play on parking lots.
Ridge Writer column includes flying review of 33 expensive models including many European designs (F3b
Ed discusses the differences between straight wing
A spring latch mechanism is described which wuld be great for F/g fuselages Dying wood can be option to painting to keep weight down.
Retractable wheel is described. 2.5x.75 in. operates smoothly with servo. Design was seen in Japaneese newsletter.
Photo coverage of LSF nats are shown. M Selig uses new airfoil which is hybrid of S4061 and SD6080. Standings and interesting descriptions.
Design of Dragonfly model is reviewed by Ferdi Gale’. Model penetrates better than predicted. Wing is swept forward and is widest at break.
Ned describes in a humorous way a belt hook to hold a high start while getting ready to launch. Also a non-interfering
Coverage of 92 Keystone R/c electric contest – largest in US perhaps. Mainly a fun fly and a display of wares type event complete with experts.
Composite wings Pt 4 continues with application of cloth and resin to Mylar and cores for skin
Dieter Paff’s PN11 design has diagonal wing design with 1 fin at rear tip. Despite problems
Excellent: Thermal convections – how they form – where & when to find them size and shapes. Models have advantage over full size sailplanes.
Visalia event draws 230 fliers. 18 models in air at once with no mid-airs. First place to Ben Clerx with Falcon 880
Slope soaring site photograph shows Blue Marsh Lake a few miles North of Reading PA on Rt 183. Good location for long flights and beautiful.
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest November 1992 Issue
