Radio Controlled Soaring Digest November 2000 Issue
Issue Contents:
Review of the Multiplex Cockpit 7 ch. transmitter. Only 6 cells in thetransmitter and 9 model memory dual rates and 13 assignable mixers.Easy to program and it is done quickly. Can add features later.information and orders can come from Critter Bits and Multiplex USA.
Laser Arts Majestic Unl sailplane kit is accurately cut and the instructionmanual well written and illustrated. Bob indicates several improvements.Sharper TE extended V-tail surface lengthen wing tips and tapervariation of camber heavier sheer webs carbon on spar spoiler length.
Ideas for kits to consider when looking for a gift for yourself. MicroMarktools scale sailplane electric sailplane.
Model polars can be very helpful in understanding the mechanics of flight.Dave starts a series of articles to explain the basics. This articledeals with glide angle and its relationship of lift and drag andspeed. Dave states that there isnt good software to do this.
Follow up to Savoie article on construction involves flight performance.Built with 2 piece wing and removable stabs it fits in original box.Model is very durable and could be flown with a broken spar.Tip stalls on winch launches seen but not off a highstart. The model canfly inverted easily. Does aerobatics including loops and hammerheadstall.
EMS 1/3.5 Minimoa kit has much of the work done and done beautifully.Take off wt. is 20 lbs. Flight speed is slow and handling is smooth.
Time to think about strategy for flying in next years contests. Check outyour best L/d. SB-X/c has a best speed of 30 mph. Find winds aloft data.
Comparison between horse fans and sailplane fliers is made based on Tomsexperience with his horse loving wife.
Pt. 2 of Blackbird 2M project. Plotting software on the Macintosh PC.Comparison of F.W. airfoils discussed. Cutting ribs from aluminum templ.
Winter is a good time to take transmitter apart and inspect connectors andevaluate packs in model and transmitter. Check tow hooks wing joiners.
Take time to clean up your shop. You will benefit by being able to findthings. Also take time to evaluate your batteries. Look for voltage dropover a few days. Check your fuselages for cracks and lose servos.Look for play in control surfaces and linkages and stab mounting tubes.Inventory parts. It may save you time next flying season.
Steve is looking for a source of a 12V hot glue gun or operated by abutane source.
Photo of Schweizer 1-26 over lake Wilson in Russell County Kansas.
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest November 2000 Issue
