Radio Controlled Soaring Digest October 1996 Issue
Issue Contents:
Condor 112.5″ s/ SD7037 is promoted and a full description is given as part of an advertisement. Informative article!
A list of article topics he would like to have appear in RCSD is presented. Plug-in Wiring Servos Attaching Ballast CG Location by Airfoil.
The reasons for flying gas-bag rib construction models. New models have become specialized to specific tasks and lack the character of a fun model.
Laser 2M from Slegers Int. has a 2 piece pre-sheeted wing slip on nose cone Kevlar reinforced fuse. Laser wins contest first time out.
Pt. III of a series. A speed 400 motor 2:1 gearbox 500 ma bat. was used w/ larva fuselage. Fuse sides laminated with .2 oz CF .75″ FG + Kevlar.
6M ARF Nimbus-4 is electrified with an Ultra-2000 motor gear drive 24 cell battery pack 16.5 x 15 prop. Flight performance was excellent.
Pt II of a series talks about the vacuum bagging process itself. Multiple layers of cloth and unidirectional CF allow the construction of a 60 inchwing panel weighing 16 oz. Bag setup is covered in detail: bag/breather cloth/wax paper/peel ply. Avoid puncturing bag with Mylar.
Gordys quest for W.D. Williams was finally rewarded but not after additional efforts. See page 28 for background.
Gordy travels much and tries to visit people and places. This article regards his attempt to visit W.D. Williams of Gravel Switch KY.
A launching trailer was developed for Rahm winch and retriever. Totalcost was about $1 500. Rig has proven to be quite useful.
Reasons for not using a power plane to teach people to fly gliders. Reasons include vibration danger from propellers fuel spills fire expense time.Flying power does teach 2 stick skills useful in flying scale multichannel aircraft and in aerotowing.
John rebuts RCSD published advice to use a power plane to train glider pilots. John suggests slope soaring since flights are even longer.
V-tails and their advantages: appearance stacking. Instructions for mounting and alignment using incidence meter. Details are givenUse 0.5 deg for fast flight 1.5 to 2 for thermal durationEstablish V angle then mount both panels to fuse at desired angle.
League of Electric Soaring (LES) has a program like LSF with 6 levelsand no dues. Ken Cashion – Recorder 157 Tennyson Cove Picuyane MS 39466
DJ Aerotech Monarch EX has larger fuse. but weights 1.8 oz. Pre-sheeted wings V tail.
A 3 position switch installation and transmitter mixing options describedto give flap presets on Airtronics Infinity 600. Kraft Midwest can do.
An event was set up in Pasco WA to assist aspirants in meeting slope XC goal return flights TD. Large models work best. Will repeat in 1997.
Train wife to fly and spend more time in hobby. Std. Class floater low wind practice days build confidence be patient go to mtgs join LSF.
Three airfoils used on the CO7 (sept 96) are shown and discussed. RS001T10 Symmetrical RS001M05 Center RS001 Root
Mark the center of a landing circle using a 2 liter soda bottle. Removethe top paint the inside slit the sides and nail bottom to center of spot.
Plaster molds can be made with less expense than with epoxy molds. Details are provided which will allow someone to make plaster molds at home.
Pt II of article on making hollow core wings. The wing plugs were finished and then a parting tray was constructed. Spackle used to caulk gaps to dam.
Fred is shown catching his HLG which is approaching his midsectioninverted.
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest October 1996 Issue
