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Radio Controlled Soaring Digest May 1999 Issue<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Descriptions of high and low pressure areas development of mixed boundarylayer nocturnal inversions noon balloon plumes (precursors to thermals)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to install aileron torque rods. Keep angles accurate glue in placewith proper alignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Update on trends around the country re: scale and aerobatics. Instructionsin being towed. Calendar of events on www.sailplanes.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The multiplex Twin Star is a molded expanded foam model with smooth surface.Uses two SP400 motors comes with adhesive backed graphics and builds fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using an upstart to zip launch a small foamy e.g. DAW Mini-foamy warbirdsis really exciting and offers opportunities for aerobatics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A description of replacing a portion of a damaged foam wing with blockof foam and resurfacing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A list of items recommended for travel w\/ your sailplane. List includesmaps binoculars trimming sheers nylon rope compass pen and paper etc.a digital camera is mounted to wing of model using an L bracketheld in place with rubber band. Good ideas!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pt 5 of U2 construction series covers the construction of the fuse mold.Lots of primer and spot putty was used on the mold. Wet sand w\/ 600 paper.Epoxy paint used for finish. Parting tray construction details.Applying epoxy and glass to the mold curing and parting the mold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schuemann-ellipse Equation and RN corrections for Cl are shown. An ExcelSpreadsheet is offered via the TulSoar website www.mccerv.com\/tulsoar\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BD-5J foamy is described. He achieved a realistic scale appearance withpilot. Kit is contemplated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ultracote is recommended for EPP. Camouflage decoration instructions aregiven to create great scale appearances to your Japanese fighter foamy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The design of the Flying Rainbow by Walter Panknin is discussed. It wasdiscussed at the 1989 National Soaring Symposium. A very successful design<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1\/4 scale PZL Wilga 35 is a favorite. Made by Fritch in Germany with FGfuse and obechi sheeted wings. Model is very smooth and easy to fly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pt. II of series of Flat Topper RES model gives some details about thedesign. V tail area is 13% of the wing (115 in 2)<\/p>\n\n\n