Radio Controlled Soaring Digest November 1998 Issue
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JR 3121 mini servo is a replacement for 3021 servo. It is a preciseservo for many applications. List price = $89.95
Sailplanes by Schweizer tells the story of 22 Schweizer sailplane types.3 view drawings by Martin Simons. price is 25 English Pounds.
Elmira 99 is scheduled for June 13 99. This will be the third annualevent at Harris Hill Soaring Corp. and National Soaring Museum.
Ten sources of foam cores are listed along with features available and costs involved. The phone numbers and URL addresses are provided.
John tells us where the good places to soar are on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Dunes from 9 to 30 feet are flyable. Sand can be a problem.
Blinki battery and airborne system monitor from RC-direct provides info. which can keep your model from crashing. $39 619-277-4531 www.RC-dIRECT.com
A 1/3 scale clipped wing Cub was evaluated. Available from Nick Zirollia Byron Distributor. Power is from a recommended Brison 4.2 G62 or equiv.Comments on working with young people. It should be fun donttry to hold their attention let them help you give them little airplanesLet them build simple parts show them some aerobatics give thema car to learn to steer use simulators use trainer chords.
German modelers seem to involve their families more than in the US. Young fliers were more common.
Gropner Cumulus 1.87 m from Hobby Lobby is an ARF design with FG fuselage and built up wings and V-tail. It has an option for HLG or Electric.Joe obtained this model to fly with others in his club who have converted to electric flight. Cumulus penetrates but senses thermals.
Slope Scale Gifts: Kimbrough Servo-savers slope scale warbirds dream slope soaring trip.
Gift ideas include Accusplit Stopwatch Socket head cap screwsKimbrough servo savers slope scale warbird.
Christmas Gift ideas: CA glue Badger air burshes X-acto tool set Weller cordless soldering tool Hangar 9 transmitter case.
Christmas Gifts under $10: Hex ball drivers. Hinge TapeOver $100 – HS-80 servos. A fresh combat plane.
Christmas Gift List: Scroll sander Items from Micro-mark catalog including square table saw jewelers drill price vice router etc.
Under $10 – Quick Grip Micro Bar Clamp. Over $10: See listed web pagesfor merchandise.
Favorite gift ideas: Razor Plane Plans for models Zagi Combat Model
Christmas Gift Ideas under $10: Zap squeeze bulb applicators X-acto blades leading edge dazzle tape Trio sun screen bug repellent skin lotion mapsGifts over 10 less than 100: Zagie THL altimeter watch Hitec3G 3-channel radio Lava lamp Ultimate Hat field charger sailplane ride
Nice story about getting a bystander involved in slope soaring. Slower aerobatics impressed the lady who eventually asked how to get one.
Horton H XIII flying wing has high sweep rate gave the craft poor controlat high speed. Other properties are discussed including modeling hints.
Keep track of age of batteries. Dont rely completely on cycling. Large fuselages give opportunity for battery to shift. Use ESVs for testing.
Construction of Pilatus B-4 continues with the fuselage. Building board stand-offs for formers stringers datum line are discussed.
Cover page shows DAW FoaMe-109 and Kawafoamie-61 dueling in combat atLaguna Niguel CA.
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest November 1998 Issue
