Radio Controlled Soaring Digest October 1999 Issue
Issue Contents:
A case is made that scale sailplanes should have the same airfoil as thefull size craft. Flight performance will probably follow that of original.
Robin and Pete George attend the Rodermark fun fly in Germany where they sawover 100 museum quality sailplanes and witnessed hour long flights innear perfect conditions. The event was typical of many held inGermany indicating it is a very popular sport in Europe.
The PulseTech solar powered device which keeps the battery peaked and avoidssulfation. It isnt a charger but can work with a charge.
Daves Aircraft Works P-51 Mustang is a great kit. Instructions for theapplication of nylon tape. 3M-77 adhesive is needed to get it to stick.Other instructions on setting the model up and installing theradio equipment and control rods. Great Article
Slope soaring on Lake Erie shore at Cleveland OH. Detailed information onhow to find and use this great site. Public access and approval to fly.
A description of aluminum allows is a good resource for selecting the metalfor a specific purpose. Painting aluminum secrets are revealed.
Review of Harley Michaelis rotary drive system (RDS) for controlling wingsurfaces. Instructions for converting models with illustrations.
Glyn Fonteneau and Dave Camp built a CO-8 flying wing which may surpass theperformance of tailed aircraft. Routine 5 Min. off a highstart observed.Construction is composite FG Foam in sections of even size.Software available to determine CG. Model is to be flown fast.
Final trimming of the model reduced the V tail angle to 90 and decreasingthe wing incidence to 1.5 deg. The end of the series.
Cover photo of 1:2.2 scale Minimoa is 5 time winner of German Masters ofSailplanes.
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest October 1999 Issue
