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

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

Torrey Pines Gulls is sponsoring the 96 International Hand Launch Glider Festival to be held June 15 and 16 in Poway CA. Airtronics GEM HLG<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diagram of device to melt out a channel to string servo wires in foam core wings. A heater is put into a tube and extended with guides into foam core.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steve Savoie is a Naval Engineer in the Coast Guard with 22 yrs of service. He was a member of SOAR and now with DownEast Soaring Club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roke ASK-18 1\/4 scale kit is evaluated. Original by Schleicher-germanyKit by Sailplanes Unlimited. Gel coated fuselage was easy to paint.details of the construction are given. Model was built for aerotowing. Sailplane is a real floater and will fly hands off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MaxSoar is used to compare Olympic II and Thermal Eagle. The parameters are are identified which affect Sink Rate Induced Drag Parasitic Drag L\/d.Explanations are given on how various parameters are evaluated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Tangerine Soaring Championship report is held in central FL in Nov.A description of the 95 event is given with photographs and standings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joined 1 is a fast glider from Germany with 150 mph capability. EH 1.0\/7.0 is the airfoil. Attributes: constant chord thin section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A quick method for making fuselage molds with plaster is discussed. Also pull-pull systems for elevators even for V tails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructions on making and using vacuum bags. Preparation of core sizing of components. Leading edge treatment spreading epoxy curing the layup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tie wraps keep wings on models in storage without the stain from rubber bands. Jomar Battery Backer is evaluated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More information on Telemaster tug with Walker 3.2 cu in motor. It pulls 23 lbs of thrust with 20 x 6.1 prop. This gets 1\/3 scale models up fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winch launches dont always provide the launch that is needed for scale ships. Aero towing instructions are given in excellent detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photo on cover is of the Los Banos Slope Scale Soar-in 1995.1996 event is scheduled for May 17-19.<\/p>\n\n\n