Radio Controlled Soaring Digest October 1993 Issue
Issue Contents:
Poker Soaring adds a dimension of matching completed tasks as cards ina hand.
Voltz Servos Mini-star II and Micro-star II servos for wings. Feature metal gears
ASW-19 semi-scale fuselage 1:7.5 scale for scratch builderSalto H 101 semi-scale fuselage uses GOE 795 a/f (514) 449-9094
Sprite fiberglass fuselage uses single seam and tacco shell methods. Tow hook is attached to the wing joiner rod. Flaperon design is shown in plans.
ELF 2M generic fuselage is released at $65 and weighs 7.5 oz Condor 3M generic fuselage is released at $80 and weighs 10.5 oz.
Buzz W. R/c Designs is now a distributor of Big Birdy
Alpha Stability Program for $15 predicts CG and area of elevator needed based on CG. (805) 822-9553
R/c Power Duck antennas for R/c transmitters come in 5 colors and has high output. When pointed at model
’93 Int. Modelers Show (IMS) is best shown for glider enthusiasts. Many vendors were present. Many photos in this issue and Nov. issue.
Deep cycle batteries are better suited. New Die-hard models provide visual indicators of charge and electrolyte level. Old batteries require more H2O.
Thoughts on “Model Builder” article by John Papillo regarding forward sweep. Advantages and disadvantages are listed.
Sailplane Flight Times as a Function of Launch Methods
Launches were better than winch launches. Strong fuselages are neededdue to abuse during landing. Several models will land at once.
Marc describes his efforts to prepare a Pulsar model for a French F3J contest. Rules of competition were different w/ discard rounds. Cont.-
structural design of models. Chapters on Materials
Book by Ferdinando Gale’ Structural Dimensioning of Radio Guided Aeromodels Book contains material data
Gene builds a 1/6 scale Slingsby T-53a from scratch. The fuselage is made in foam then glassed. Flight performance is fast but very good considering.
World Championship Results show USA team in 3rd and Joe Wurtz in 2nd. Winning team is Germany. Winning Individual is Denis Duschesne
Solid state speed controllers do more than one function and are describedin this article. Specific models are compared.
A push rod made from brass tubing
Soaring in variable lift
Low cost slope scale models are available from House of Balsa. P51 and ME-109 are available in anniversary kits. Suitable for slope soaring.
K-mart stool and tool box recommended. A very nice F3B fuselage is described using 45 deg glass
Gordon rediscovers high start launching and relays the secrets to good launches. He also gives part numbers for Ford long shaft starters.
Walking Beam control system for single direction movement of wingtip rudders is described. The device was protected by a patent which is now expired.
Greg talks about his 1/5 scale partial Rhoenbussard kit from Viking Models. Greg applied some enginuity to install top/bottom spoilers & other mods.
Electric Flight – U.K. quarterly newsletter is only one totally electric Magazine comes with membership in British Electric Flight Assoc.
Greq requests information on where to set the pivot point for “T” pivotrods for full flying T stabilizers.
Clark questions why forward CG caused Falcon 550E to fly and handle so poorly? If turning is an indication of trim is this a way to set CG?
Michigan International Soaring Soc. flying site location is given. A brochure for prospective members is available with address given.
Radio Controlled Soaring Digest October 1993 Issue
