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Radio Controlled Soaring Digest March 1992 Issue<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Cooperation in the development of others is superior to competition when the goal is self gratification. Genuine concern for others pays benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LSF Soaring Championships for Vincennes in July look like an alternativeto East Coast Nats for many.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

100 minute club rules are detailed. Beginners get into hobby w\/o stress. Experience with the format makes this a good program for new flyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Case for electric launching is made. Ft\/min = 210*Cells\/oz. Optimum model = 7 cells
Multiple pack field charger is current regulated and switches to 0.01C rate after 15 hours of charge. $129.95 w\/ Futaba plugs $95 w\/o<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Camperdown
Instructions on inspecting the site
Free lead weights from auto alignment shop. Chopsticks for repairs
Legend modifications: sheeted bottom
Chuperosa has 3 airfoils
Petranadon ingens is compared to slope soaring RC sailplanes. Interesting From Biomechanics of Pteranodon by C.D. Bramwell & G.R. Whitfield Royal Soc<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Part 2 on trimming a model for CG trim.Plane pulls up fast from dive without pilot correction – CG too far forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructions for small parts holder are shown. Fuji film holders are used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slope soaring on Maui at Kahakuloa Head is discussed and shown in photos. Directions to site are given and a contacts are listed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stability
Stability of models is discussed including C.G. and reflexed airfoils. Literature references given for further study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting young people into the hobby is topic of this article. Ideas incl. Static shows
In Malverne
The construction and flight of Saturn 3.0 kit by Layne\/urwyler is discussed This is a very complete article on this model. F\/g Fuse<\/p>\n\n\n