Radio Controlled Soaring Digest March 1996 Issue
Issue Contents:
Pocket Rocket by Allen Development is a 62″ RG-15 model for 7 cells.Larger 72″ Rocket w/ 7037 airfoil is good for last down competition.
ASW-19 is a 12 lb ARF 1/3 scale sailplane. Dream Catcher models provides US made sailplanes to US customers.
Mid south Soaring Championships are advertised.
Results of 1995 2M postal contest is shown. Stig Christensen of Denmark wins first 1st followed by Alan Schwerin of USA.
Southern California Thermal Soaring League (SCTSL) has been established in San Fernando Santa Clarita Valley area. The group joins clubs in the area.
A new WWW Home Page dedicated to RC Soaring is www.rcsoaring.com Location is La Canada California
Wilson Reservoir of Salina KS is one of the 10 best locations in the US. Photos and account of Sig/lASS. Many events were scheduled. Sig gifts.
Skysheen trim tape shines bright in sunlight with flashing colors. The Tape seems to work in a wide range of lighting. Phil Pearce 602-966-6384
Flight w/o figuring continued. Drag camber measuring camber NACA airfoil naming reflex camber. Helmut Quabeck airfoils airfoil naming.
Design criterion for aerobatic models – wingspan camber size crash survivability. Good dimensions: 45-50″
Requirements for the job are listed. Hobby Lobby is a source for the plane. Use the larger BGX-1 for the Sr. Telemaster. Modifications are detailed.
Telemaster is an excellent tow plane with OS 108 2 cycle motor and 15×8 prop. With a BGX-1 and 20×8 prop planes up to 14 lbs can be launched.
1/4″ scale Pioneer II-d design was rebuilt from a crash and flown as a thermal duration model. Tip stalls were treated by trip strip and retrim.
Instructions for making 2 piece HLG wings so they can be transported more easily. The Corn Dogger model was what he was modifying.
Avocet Vartech altimeter watch has excellent performance rating. Sourceis given. Instructions for using wave lift from trees roofs etc.
His data indicates that more time is spent in building a model than flying. most in an area for hang gliders. Wind speed statistics given.
Dan keeps database on where he flies how long what model. He flies most in an area for hang gliders. Wind speed statistics given.
AnEan sailplane originally designed as a slope model in 89 was modified with SD7037/7032 combination and flying stab to improve TD performance.
New board of directors for LSF is announced. Joint LSF/aMA nationals will again be held in Muncie IN. X-country models are shown and discussed.
Making a vacuum bag is the subject of this article. Getting a durable bag material is key to good results. Use a nylon tube with at least 18″ width. It is also important to instal the vacuum line without a leak. Hints are given to fix defects and protect bag from damage.
First Annual Northeast Aerotowing Fly-in at Elmira NY is slated for June 1 and 2 1996. Event will be tied to full scale soaring.
First Japanese HLG contest was held in Tokyo preceding the great earthquake. Joe Wurts Gordon Jennings and Paul Clark all from USA were there.
Steve Savoie will be starting a new column in April. Soaring Site references are proving valuable to the soaring community.
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest March 1996 Issue
