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Radio Controlled Soaring Digest June 1994 Issue<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Details of the features of the Mid-south Soaring Championship to be heldat different locations for X-country
NASSA organization is starting to function. Sponsorship of meets will be coming shortly. Achievement certificates are described. Other news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WINGS flight achievement program for 1.5 M models has 6 levels for duration
Pro-case are shipping containers for models. Partitions can be placed at 1″ increments. Handles are flush. From Mikes Hobby Hanger
Silent Flight a unique British magazine for electric models and sailplane models. It covers slope
Jouster 1.5M design by Harley Michaelis uses SD7032 a\/f & full flying stab. Kit is available as basic kit and ARF kit. Sky Bench Aerotech is producer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DG-600 by Thermal Flugel via Mark Foster of Pasadena has 3.8\/4.4 M span
Jack reports that interest at the plenary meeting was insufficient to get any action on the proposals. Next year perhaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A CIAM report about proposals for changes in F3B and F3J competition. Issues: # of models
Airtronics is suspending production of wood kits. They are in business to stay but due to labor costs is going to composite models for now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructions for making gapless hinges from strips of plastic tape on top of and underneath the hinge gap. Deflect surfaces when applying tape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to repairs or building flaws
Servo wiring protocols are defined for Futaba G & J
Hodge-podge Canard was chosen because of all the spare parts he had sitting around. High tech too often means high cost. This is low cost – high tech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Computer simulation of winch launch height shows small differences between launches with tension
Plans are available from Harley as are some parts. Cores are available from Harry Smith for $55. A decal is also available for $2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genie is a bagged wing model design for getting the ultimate from a model costing $150 and competitive with ones costing $1000. Decoration in bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A method to determine the proper settings for a Feather Cut foam cutter.The root and tip ratio must be set for getting the best results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructions on how to finish wings
Static testing of wings as is done with full size planes can determine if a model will withstand launching and turning loads. Instructions given.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cases are matched to specific sailplanes & accommodates the transmitters A larger model accommodates 2 to 3 models with little additional cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pro-case is a thought out solution to the problem of getting your model to the distant contest where you have to use commercial carriers (UPS or Air).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Humorous account of having a model go into a tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A mixture of wisdom and humor about flying hand launch gliders and how to get results with the small models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a Bellcrank can be made out of a soda or beer can in an emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Device to achieve a higher launch
A travel kit: Extension cord
Battery size also relates to the available power drain. Battery connector strips add resistance and should be replaced. Excellent but condensed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A multitude to ideas on how to get performance out of electric sailplanes. Speed controllers compared. Tuning instructions for motors. Prop prep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kirk Massey of New Creations R\/c has information on what props work best with various motors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Light ply seems to be brittle when models have bad landings. Pancho urges it manufacturers to use hard balsa with stringers for fuselages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winglets seem to be most beneficial to scale models where wing tips are smaller. Several examples shown. Also excellent photos of scale ships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swift FAI Class II hang glider is a flying wing design by Steve Morris. Kuhlmans met Steve on a flying field where he was flying an RC Helicopter.<\/p>\n\n\n