Radio Controlled Soaring Digest September 1993 Issue
Issue Contents:
Greg Lewis flew Ellipse when dew was forming. The dew formed in a pattern on the wing. Question is posed. Is this the result of separation?
Thinner vs thicker sections at wingtips – no clear answer. 8 deg of sweepdoesn’t cause yaw-roll coupling. Don’t believe claims without proof.
Proposed answers to why CG’s for free flight models are so far rearward.Most answers have to do with the need for a wide speed range.
Direct aileron drivers allow a very clean way to drive ailerons without protruding control horns. A bent (45 deg) wire is rotated in a slot.
An evaluation of model size and its effect on performance is given. Statistics on 500 flights is given to support that larger models fly best.
Ideas on improving horizontal stabilizer control systems are given. This has many ideas for low weight
A wide variety of models can be flown in slope lift. Special requirements exist for launching
A stand is made from an old styrafoam cooler or box which allows the set-up with a computer radio to be made when flaps drop below fuselage.
Martin Hepperle airfoils generate lift with less drag than equivalent Eppler sections. Flying wing airfoil coordinates for MH45
Renegade 60″ slope racer is also good for general slope soaring. It is fast and agile
On the Wing – the book by Bill and Bunny Kuhlman
A listing of winners in 7 cell
Selection of personal sunglasses and optimum color schemes will improve your ability to see your models and reduce damage to your eyes from looking up.
First NASSA scale rally in Richland
Slope soaring at El Campo del Pajaro Planeador in New Mexico. A story ofone of the best sites in the South West. Politics threatens its existance.
Brian shares the activity going on in his local club and talks about his 60″ flying wing which he loves to fly. Come and visit – write first!
Proposals include F3B working time
the 1993 FAI Sporting Code has been printed and is available from AMA.It is up to date on all rule changes dnd proposals for clarifications.
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest September 1993 Issue
