Radio Controlled Soaring Digest October 2004 Issue
Issue Contents:
Centennial announcement with lings to various organization
Multiplex Royal EVO9 and EVO12 are reviewed. EVO stands for Evolution. The EVO7 is now available in US but is not well suited for UNL Sailplane use. 4 sliders 2 two position switches 3 three pos. switches 2 buttons and 2 expansion wells. Ergonomic lightweight swivel mounted antenna. 9 hr. flight time with 1500 ma NiCads. Mixing each servo can be made to respond to combinations of up to 5 inputs (linear or expo). Variable receiver shift settings are coming. A manual can be downloaded from www.multiplexusa.com/support/manuals/radio/rOYALevo9_12.pdf Other functions: timer for motor “on” w/ beeping patterns for LMR. ma remaining Assign receiver channels for HLG Scanner module option.
Following the review of the Weasel and Miniweasel Michael Richter has been busy making kits. He plans a side arm launch (SAL) tailless glider with forward swept wings. see dream-flight.com Alula kit: 34″ span 20″ long EPP wings Depron fins CF wing rods. With M5 Receiver and 2 micro servos the flight performance is good considering the size roughness of surfaces.
Cloud Streets is the subject of the series on flying meteorology. The encounter with a cloud street prompted this article. Examples of several kinds of cloud streets were discussed. Sea Breeze Front Rolling Air in the mixed boundary layer A pulsing thermal and ridges. Photo of Gordy Stahl in a cloud street at the Valley Aero Modelers field in WI.
Gordy describes his entry into competition molded TD sailplanes. He saw many Pike Superiors at Canadian F3J contests in Red Deer. He purchased one. His fuselage shielded his antenna and he lost his first model despite a warning. X-tail bellcrank pivot is kept in place by pushing in a car door panel keeper. CG moved back to 4.75″ from LE. It tucks in a dive but can be flown fine. Radio installation details. Model is by JoJo Grini www.grini.no
Travel and flying in Ireland. SW Dublin has very good hills. Bournabreen Reservoir near Tallaght. Specific directions are given. Shankill RC fly on the south side of Sugar Loaf a prominent mountain in the area.
The Midwest Slope Challenge on May 13-16 at Lake Wilson KS. Events include foamy combat fun flying racing. Organized by Loren Blinde and LASS. Other supporters are recognized. Great photo essay.
RCSD circulation via Internet has grown to 2 250 based on downloads of the May 2004 Issue. Other statistics on download patterns.
Cover shows Joe Covans Leading Edge P-40 glider over Palmers farm in Lucas KS
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest October 2004 Issue
