Radio Controlled Soaring Digest October 2001 Issue
Issue Contents:
5 minute epoxy glue kit is new offering for modelers. Order fromWilloughby Hobbies 31 SE Thompson Ave #14 Winston OR 97496
Results and comments about Visalia 2001.
What is in a servo. The motor is the most important part. Theory aboutwhy servos buzz. Digital servos have more holding power but use more power.Buzzing servos wont last long. Multiples Servos are recommended asimproved technology for servos.
Tom tells story of a local restaurant owner Steve Warren who was a hangglider pilot. They fly at Richmond Dale slope 1 hr. S. of Columbus nearChillicothe. The slope owned by Mead Paper Co. has an area clearedof trees. H. gliders can gain 5 000 ft. on a good day. Fly RC there also.Directions are given. Safety instructions given for flying withhang gliders.
R-2 Construction Part 3 discussed the fuselage construction. Specialarrangement for uniform elevators movement – only one rod and horn.Fin and Rudder construction is discussed. Nice photos of a goodlooking wing.
Discus Launch Gliders have special requirements to achieve good results.Requirements are not trivial. Strength Rudder Area Gyro Stability.
Instructions for those who would time for someone at a contest. Thingsyou can do to help your pilot before and during the flight.Get the score card and frequency pin. Voice MARK when the planecomes off tow. Guide pilot to landing spot. Keep pilot informed of time.
They are now settled in their Santa Rosa California house. Plenty ofproblems including illness and broken equipment have had an impact on RCSD.
Edgar Vera is shown holding his winning sailplane from Visalia 2001contest. Cover photo
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest October 2001 Issue
