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

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

The Mistery Ship by Bob Martin is a 118″ span SD7037 airfoil ship with wood laser cut parts and “T” tail. Sells for $150.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dynaflight Freedom glider modifications were listed. Experienced based improvements were developed: control systems rudder slots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jim laments the passing of Earle Latimer and reflects on Fred Rettigs advice: Keep perspective in our lives and recognize those things that are truly important as opposed to those that we assign more importance to than they truly deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Repairing R&R molded wings is described. The R&R construction can be repaired while European molded wings cannot. Good reference article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Olympus Trim MD camera is put into Paragon fuselage and photographs are taken. Diagram of mechanism from operating shutter release is shown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flight without Figuring Pt 5 cont. Camber line defined and discussed. Terms Undercamber bi-convex semi symmetrical. Finding the camber line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Testing large batteries in your model requires that testing under load in order to judge remaining charge. Appropriate chargers are also needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Monarch by Joe Hahn has undergone changes more reinforcement in fuse. Wing has been made even thinner. Four custom modifications are discussed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gun Slinger format described (21 flights of successively increasing flight times. The Seattle Area Soaring Soc. HLG contest of Apr 15 1995<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thermal Buster glider by K&A Models Unlimited is reviewed. Quality wood parts build into polyhedral 13 oz model. Airfoil is E205. Price: $30<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark Allens Vulcan 2M sailplane was converted to electric w\/ conventional tail. The model flies very well. Conversion notes are offered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The landing task in contests is discussed. Does it count too much oris it ok as now used?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Selig Airfoil Book “Summary of Low-speed Airfoil Data – Volume #1” is now available from SoarTech Publications. More issues to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

America On Line (AOL) and the Internet was tapped for ideas. Web sites are listed. Some ideas from these sources are listed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Javelin balsa skinned foam core flying wing by Quality Fiberglass is reviewed. Steve Savoie provided input to article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elements for succeeding in contests include: attitude skill talent equipment practice and timer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The spin maneuver created by full rudder and up elevator can help you find a model when you loose site of it and can limit damage. Avoid spiral dive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The role of a timer is discussed as well as some safety issues. The loss of 8 models at the TNT was provided some examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texas National Tournament 95 (TNT) report. Tasks 3 5 7 9 11 max pilots choice (day 1) and 3 flights for 21 min on second day. Full Report<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The thrill of thermal soaring is comparable to catching a fish. The task of finding a thermal would be bore if it were a certainty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ernies full size 707 is described a scale glider.<\/p>\n\n\n