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Radio Controlled Soaring Digest March 1996 Issue<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Pocket Rocket by Allen Development is a 62″ RG-15 model for 7 cells.Larger 72″ Rocket w\/ 7037 airfoil is good for last down competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ASW-19 is a 12 lb ARF 1\/3 scale sailplane. Dream Catcher models provides US made sailplanes to US customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mid south Soaring Championships are advertised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Results of 1995 2M postal contest is shown. Stig Christensen of Denmark wins first 1st followed by Alan Schwerin of USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Southern California Thermal Soaring League (SCTSL) has been established in San Fernando Santa Clarita Valley area. The group joins clubs in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A new WWW Home Page dedicated to RC Soaring is www.rcsoaring.com Location is La Canada California<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wilson Reservoir of Salina KS is one of the 10 best locations in the US. Photos and account of Sig\/lASS. Many events were scheduled. Sig gifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skysheen trim tape shines bright in sunlight with flashing colors. The Tape seems to work in a wide range of lighting. Phil Pearce 602-966-6384<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flight w\/o figuring continued. Drag camber measuring camber NACA airfoil naming reflex camber. Helmut Quabeck airfoils airfoil naming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Design criterion for aerobatic models – wingspan camber size crash survivability. Good dimensions: 45-50″
Requirements for the job are listed. Hobby Lobby is a source for the plane. Use the larger BGX-1 for the Sr. Telemaster. Modifications are detailed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Telemaster is an excellent tow plane with OS 108 2 cycle motor and 15×8 prop. With a BGX-1 and 20×8 prop planes up to 14 lbs can be launched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1\/4″ scale Pioneer II-d design was rebuilt from a crash and flown as a thermal duration model. Tip stalls were treated by trip strip and retrim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructions for making 2 piece HLG wings so they can be transported more easily. The Corn Dogger model was what he was modifying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avocet Vartech altimeter watch has excellent performance rating. Sourceis given. Instructions for using wave lift from trees roofs etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His data indicates that more time is spent in building a model than flying. most in an area for hang gliders. Wind speed statistics given.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dan keeps database on where he flies how long what model. He flies most in an area for hang gliders. Wind speed statistics given.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AnEan sailplane originally designed as a slope model in 89 was modified with SD7037\/7032 combination and flying stab to improve TD performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New board of directors for LSF is announced. Joint LSF\/aMA nationals will again be held in Muncie IN. X-country models are shown and discussed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making a vacuum bag is the subject of this article. Getting a durable bag material is key to good results. Use a nylon tube with at least 18″ width. It is also important to instal the vacuum line without a leak. Hints are given to fix defects and protect bag from damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Annual Northeast Aerotowing Fly-in at Elmira NY is slated for June 1 and 2 1996. Event will be tied to full scale soaring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Japanese HLG contest was held in Tokyo preceding the great earthquake. Joe Wurts Gordon Jennings and Paul Clark all from USA were there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steve Savoie will be starting a new column in April. Soaring Site references are proving valuable to the soaring community.<\/p>\n\n\n