Radio Controlled Soaring Digest September 1999 Issue
Issue Contents:
Examples of good and weak soaring conditions. Lapse rate data comparedfor days in July and December. Importing sounding data discussed.
The JR XP-8103 computer radio is reviewed. Digital trimming feature addedto the latest version of radio. List of dead band sources.
at speed of sailplane wide speed envelope. Other items listed in listof 10 areas. A complete article on selecting a towplane.
Pawnee 1:3.5 is the desired tug. Requirements: easy to fly good visibilityat altitude easy to land rugged landing gear powerful motor able to fly
NATS review of 1st aerotow event. To encourage more participants we shouldraise max weight and accommodate ARF models.
Four ways of retaining a wheel. Loctite in set screw flat spot on axleuse of washer and cotter pin instead of set-screw. Specific instructions.
Rudy conveys emotions of soaring at Torrey Pines amid hang gliders and atParker Mountain where monster lift makes Dynamic Soaring possible.
Comparison of two Tahlequah wing planforms in roll response and stability.New ideas for getting more rotation from your metal clevis.
Part VI of series. Elevator area was too small and was increased. Thefinal weight was 46 oz for a 100″ glider. Two submicro servos for spoilers.
Part 4 on Construction Ballasting and Flying of the Model Builder Ravenflying wing.
Modifying and building the MB Raven part 3 is available for viewing online on the RCSD website.
Martin Simons announces the 4th edition of Model Aircraft AerodynamicsIt can be ordered from Amazon.co.UK where reviews can be read on line.
Texas National Tournament (TNT) 1999 Dallas Fly-in winners are listedJim McCarthy Tom Meeks win Unl and HLG events.
Montague Cross Country Challenge photo of 5 SC models on site of contestat Siskiyou County Airport is shown.
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest September 1999 Issue
