Radio Controlled Soaring Digest November 1994 Issue
Issue Contents:
Elementary Stressing
Gel coated fuselages of 2M Ka-6e and ASK-21 gliders are of good qualityThe wing sections for each are quoted in the article.
KP-soar indicates battery condition through rudder movements left or right. Audio alarms for used RC Channel
BAe Hawk/t-45 Goshawk kit features obechi sheeted foam wings and F/g fuse. The models kits are of good quality and are well suited for slope soaring.
Esteem 122EL is designed for 800 ft/min climb with 10 1000 ma cells
Cannon Radios are worlds smallest. Onboard flight packs weights:Rcvr 0.52 oz
Instructions are given for obtaining the RCSD article database from Compuserve or directly as a text
Light colors are difficult to see in the sky. Dark colors are better but striped dark/light gives the best response at a distance. Metallic LE
Reasons given for not launching given during a down air cycle. The answers are taken from Compuserve’s MODELNET.
Technique hints for launching. Question is posed: What will a HLG modeldo if the rudder falls off during a launch? Answers solicited.
7th. Annual Alabama Silent Flyer Contest is reported on. Each round worth 1000 pts. Max times of 3
Joe Wurts visit to New Zealand resulted in a number of people learning how to improve their speed and distance capability.
People at contests should have timers before coming to the winch.A bad timer can ruin a contestants chances of doing well.
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Launch line provides for control of relative altitude (tug – glider) using a flag. Other features are swivels
Kitty describes the basics of communicating and training a new flyer using an RC sailplane. Ground Training
Shred-air slope plane construction is discussed. Painted Mylars
Hinge tape made from 3M Blenderm seems to be an excellent tape. It is an OTC medical product. Clear
Univ. of IL will be doing wind tunnel tests at this time. Contributions are needed to support testing. Results will be in Soartech.
Winter flying gives Fred some good flights. Back side of NW weather cold fronts provide good flying.
“V” tail mounting problems for the Magic were dealt with by using a f/gtube between the two surfaces and a screw mounting for the tail assembly.
2nd part of 4 basic concepts. EH airfoils offer high lift at low Cm values. Inverting tip airfoil or those with very + Cm values minimize twist values.
Jerry covers the parting tray in the process of making molds for making fiberglass fuselages. Plug shape is cut out of flat board – 1 side finished.
Kansas City RC club contest is foremost US event for electrics. A wide variety of models and equipment are flown and displayed. Photos
Cost of RCSD is analyzed and corrected for number of pages and cost of living. RCSD has continued a trend to be more valuable with time.
Cover and story about Texas National Tournament
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest November 1994 Issue
