{"id":4829,"date":"2020-07-07T00:31:40","date_gmt":"2020-07-07T00:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snapwhole.com\/index.php\/radio-controlled-soaring-digest-october-1986\/"},"modified":"2023-01-17T01:05:10","modified_gmt":"2023-01-17T01:05:10","slug":"radio-controlled-soaring-digest-october-1986","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.snapwhole.com\/index.php\/radio-controlled-soaring-digest-october-1986\/","title":{"rendered":"Radio Controlled Soaring Digest October 1986 Issue"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Radio Controlled Soaring Digest October 1986 Issue<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return to Radio Controlled Soaring Digest<\/a><\/d3><\/center>\n\n\n\n

Issue Contents:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The use of “Z” bend pushrods and keepers is recommended for tight control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Max proposes that tail moments are too short for good pitch stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructions on doing simple aerobatics are given in humorous article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Valuable general instructions on building your first sailplane are given.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

H. strength wing blades of spring steel are described and offered for sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coordinates for a B.A. 24 airfoil are given. Airfoil has been tested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An adjustable tow hook design is illustrated which is more aerodynamic. Nothing made to date is mentioned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The use of a “Low Start” is described for launching HLG sailplanes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Information on using Kevlar is offered by Dupont. Address given.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Agenda for the 3rd. Annual National Sailplane Symposium is listed.Madison Area Radio Control Society is the sponsor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Construction of the “Poquito Primero” by Buzz Waltz R\/c Designs is covered. Article is brief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

86 AMA Soaring NATS award winners are listed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pete describes his interest and experience with R\/c soaring and aeronautics.Pete is a mechanical\/composite enngineer at McDonnell Helicopter Co.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schweizer Aircraft Corp. 2-33 Sailplane shown in three view<\/p>\n\n\n