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

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

Condor 112.5″ s\/ SD7037 is promoted and a full description is given as part of an advertisement. Informative article!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A list of article topics he would like to have appear in RCSD is presented. Plug-in Wiring Servos Attaching Ballast CG Location by Airfoil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reasons for flying gas-bag rib construction models. New models have become specialized to specific tasks and lack the character of a fun model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laser 2M from Slegers Int. has a 2 piece pre-sheeted wing slip on nose cone Kevlar reinforced fuse. Laser wins contest first time out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pt. III of a series. A speed 400 motor 2:1 gearbox 500 ma bat. was used w\/ larva fuselage. Fuse sides laminated with .2 oz CF .75″ FG + Kevlar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6M ARF Nimbus-4 is electrified with an Ultra-2000 motor gear drive 24 cell battery pack 16.5 x 15 prop. Flight performance was excellent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pt II of a series talks about the vacuum bagging process itself. Multiple layers of cloth and unidirectional CF allow the construction of a 60 inchwing panel weighing 16 oz. Bag setup is covered in detail: bag\/breather cloth\/wax paper\/peel ply. Avoid puncturing bag with Mylar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gordys quest for W.D. Williams was finally rewarded but not after additional efforts. See page 28 for background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gordy travels much and tries to visit people and places. This article regards his attempt to visit W.D. Williams of Gravel Switch KY.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A launching trailer was developed for Rahm winch and retriever. Totalcost was about $1 500. Rig has proven to be quite useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reasons for not using a power plane to teach people to fly gliders. Reasons include vibration danger from propellers fuel spills fire expense time.Flying power does teach 2 stick skills useful in flying scale multichannel aircraft and in aerotowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John rebuts RCSD published advice to use a power plane to train glider pilots. John suggests slope soaring since flights are even longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

V-tails and their advantages: appearance stacking. Instructions for mounting and alignment using incidence meter. Details are givenUse 0.5 deg for fast flight 1.5 to 2 for thermal durationEstablish V angle then mount both panels to fuse at desired angle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

League of Electric Soaring (LES) has a program like LSF with 6 levelsand no dues. Ken Cashion – Recorder 157 Tennyson Cove Picuyane MS 39466<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DJ Aerotech Monarch EX has larger fuse. but weights 1.8 oz. Pre-sheeted wings V tail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A 3 position switch installation and transmitter mixing options describedto give flap presets on Airtronics Infinity 600. Kraft Midwest can do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An event was set up in Pasco WA to assist aspirants in meeting slope XC goal return flights TD. Large models work best. Will repeat in 1997.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Train wife to fly and spend more time in hobby. Std. Class floater low wind practice days build confidence be patient go to mtgs join LSF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three airfoils used on the CO7 (sept 96) are shown and discussed. RS001T10 Symmetrical RS001M05 Center RS001 Root<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark the center of a landing circle using a 2 liter soda bottle. Removethe top paint the inside slit the sides and nail bottom to center of spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plaster molds can be made with less expense than with epoxy molds. Details are provided which will allow someone to make plaster molds at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pt II of article on making hollow core wings. The wing plugs were finished and then a parting tray was constructed. Spackle used to caulk gaps to dam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fred is shown catching his HLG which is approaching his midsectioninverted.<\/p>\n\n\n