Radio Controlled Soaring Digest September 2005 Issue
Issue Contents:
The last page shows Ole Kanestrom flies his Alula at Mt. Townsend just outside Quilcene WA on the Olympic Peninsula.
The Schweizer Aircraft Company facts about the TG-7A which was a power glider trainer made from various parts from Schweizer and Piper Aircraft. The TG-14A replaced the former and was last flown in 2003.
A description of the European F3J competition won by Philip Kolb with his X-tail Pike The trip strip added 30 mm before flap/aileron hinge line.
The Redbird plan has been modified to eliminate the stationary piece between the elevator and ailerons. Also the TE design changed. Twisting stiffness was improved and a 5 cell pack was used to increase servo power.
The Sacramento Valley Soaring Society Spring Fling 2005 held June 25 To plots airfoil data26 was covered. The club has its own field and shelter. Great series of photographs of landings
Recently the popularity of molded sailplanes has increased. They cost more and will probably get very expensive as the US and European economy improves. US Shops will probably grow or multiply. A $900 ship of a few years ago now sells for $1400. Reasons for building composite models include: Cost of making one good moldie higher than one finished model You cant find what you want you like to build composite models.
The article is coverage of the Monroe Washington Aerotow held July 23 24 2005 which drew contestants from eastern and western Washington as well as Canada and California. Three tugs kept the launching wait short. Good lift was found that kept most flights well over 30 minutes. A hit of the program included a Cmelak 215 cc radial engine tow plane capable of launching the largest glider model.
The article starts with a brief review of soaring NATS through the years. Reasons for attending are either Gung Ho competition or camaraderie. Lots of photographs of the event www.silentflight.org
RCSDs color PDF format continues to get increased attention. Notes about articles in the September issue. RCSD is going to Visalia.
Cover photo is of Mike Remus Bubble Dancer photographed against the moons glow in the daytime sky.
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest September 2005 Issue
