Radio Controlled Soaring Digest October 2000 Issue
Issue Contents:
NASA Scientist Warner von Braun flew a sailplane near Cumberland MD. Wernerhelped identify a soaring location on Mt. Knobly which has beenpurchased by Dr. Jim Dolly. Directions and instructions given.launch from highstart.
Higher wing loading can lead to better L/d ratio. Dave goes through anexample. The lead sled has an advantage on a windy day.
17 tips for preparing for and flying in foamy combat. Strategies are givenand encouragement to go out and do it.
The Bowlus Baby fuselage was made very smooth with proper sanding. Summaryof sandpaper grades and terms. Instructions for fast and effective resultsgarnett aluminum oxide silicon carbide grit grade bond opencoat closed coat terms defined and recommended uses.
Remarks about his 1st. visit to Visalia. Castle AFB Museum. The 2001Montague XC Challenge will have a 3 function class and an open class.
Blackbird 2M by Dave Jones is most bang for buck. Other sizes have beendesigned and published. Adverse yaw corrected by placing Frise-typesurfaces with MonKote Hinge. Construction notes given and resourcesnoted.
Shipping Models like DAW I-26 requires a box 36x9x40 in. if you unlink theelevator. A light box saves effort but not cost. Cost is same up to 70lbsBuild with 1/8 or 1/4″ plywood with strong corners. Padlock and haspare not recommended. Lots of screws and an electric screw driver are.make room for transmitter charger extension cords. Ship 8 daysahead of event. Insure for $.35 for $100 of coverage. check www.UPS.com
Account of Tom thermalling with 2 hawks while listing to Yanni on hisvan stereo. Good story!
Explanation for late October issue. Computer problems. Also the futurepath of RCSD. A .pdf file through the RCSD web page hard copy issues.
Procedure for obtaining back orders and using the RCSD index to find whatyou want.
Due to attendance patterns safety issues w/ full size aircraft there willbe no Elmira 2001. A bi-annual resumption is expected in 2002
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest October 2000 Issue
