Radio Controlled Soaring Digest September 1998 Issue
Issue Contents:
Ventus 2C 1:3 scale HQ 3/15 12 10 8 wing is suitable for slope or TS. Glass gel coat fuselage needs no finishing.
ASW-27 and 24 1:3.75 scale HQ 3/12 with white glass fuse w/ retractable wheel. Model is very prefabricated.
The Mississippi Valley Soaring Soc. annual Gateway Soaring Open iscovered w/ standings photos. 31 contestants from 8 states participated.
Building instructions for a pod Boom 2 channel model Tahlequah. Aplan is provided and e-mail address for consulting the designer/columnist.
Benefits of aerobatics competition pursuit of perfection. Fayetteville competition sideslip maneuver can help when landing and too high.
Maria V-tail HLG costs only $37. Multitask sailplane at 58″
Bill tells of his experience flying on the trail to Ellis Peak near Lake Tahoe CA. The point looks over a vast area. Access was difficult w/slow in July but had a soft green landing area. Digital camerawas on-board the Python 60 foamy. Model transports easily on back pack.
Choosing a color scheme can keep your model from becoming indistinguishable from others. Having different colors from each wing and adding contrastcan really help older pilots. Bill chooses contrasting fluorescent colors on fuselage and wings.
Land of Lincoln E-fly Comments and photos.
Very low cost electric models were used for a 1 design contest at Fort Wayne IN last February. Kit is available www.rc-aero.com
Thermal Span provides a smooth durable finish for EPP models. It goesaround curves. Adhesive is 3M77. Water based acrylic is applied for gloss.
EPP foam sheets are available for scratch builders.
Midwest Slope Challenge at Lake Wilson in Kansas was sponsored by the Lincoln Area Soaring Society. Comments about Ed Harris Foamies andDAWs Ka6. Covering with ThermalSpan
One design Slope racer for $80. Fiberglass Fuselage presheeted wings.
AVRO CF-105 Arrow was developed in Canada and represented a great advancein technology. The project is discussed as well as impact.
Pull-pull elevator control system feedback. Fabric coverings can add graphics. Instructions for finishing models with printed patterns. Pilatus B-4 Project.
Cover Photo of Steve Savoie launching 90″ Viking Models Salto into the lift at Petersburg Pass NY
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest September 1998 Issue
