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Radio Controlled Soaring Digest February 1995 Issue<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Steleto HQ 2.5\/9 fuselages for 10″ root chords and spans up to 114″. Has S-glass Kevlar Epoxy construction. Extra reinforcement available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Name of Layne\/urwyler is changed to David Layne Designs. A new 130″ version is available with HQ 3.0\/9 airfoil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cont: Tail boom can support V or T tail. Handles light lift well. Flies like a larger model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturn 2.0 is similar to 2.9T model. HQ3\/10 root 3\/9 tip airfoils available w\/ or w\/o presheeted wings stabs. PVC-t6 Aluminum spar. Good design for<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Automobile-towing models is evaluated. 900launches achieved with 1000line Visibility was a problem because of distance needed. Strong wings needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pauncho suggests that the optimum CG can be discerned if the model when a gradual turn will not tighten. Other theories of model stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A device which holds the model and highstart in place on the ground while you get in position with your transmitter. For flying by yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An optimum design for an RC Sailplane depends upon objectives. Equations for Panel Area and Aspect Ratio. Wing area is from sum of panels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Internat. HLG Festival (Oct 94 San Diego) had 10 rounds of man-on-man comp. Different. Increasing flight times target flight times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Launching technique: retrieving the model: turn off Rcvr first: landing approach is very important. Good article with some humor included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gordy visits the Fox family in Iowa for a flying session. Gordy describes Charlie Foxs Genesis flying wing project and describes how the models flew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traveler design is discussed. The model was for someone who might want to fly while on business trips. The model does most tasks ok. Good info.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Build light (ideas given)
Valuable information on making good contest landings. Plan to be at a spot and altitude at T-30 sec.
1\/2″ foam carpet pads make a good wing friendly surface for a workbench. Krylon epoxy paint for fuselages. Bass Wood for leading edges recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The design Essence by Alan Schwerin is discussed. SD3037 root SD8020 tip used in the model with success. Model has fences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Author suggests that Graham Woodss observation that condensation occurs on the back side of the wing is to cooling rates\/mass relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attributes of a good tow plane are listed. Large enough wing for visibility excess power rugged landing gear large fuel tank slow flying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plan for your contest by eliminating problems before the occur advertise in magazines and send out flyers. Keep a to-do list. Flying with a flying buddy provides competition which sharpens skills. Mark Nankivil is the feature flyer of the month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Los Banos slope site is excellent. Cover photo shows DG-600 in flight over reservoir at Los Banos CA.<\/p>\n\n\n