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Radio Controlled Soaring Digest November 2000 Issue<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Review of the Multiplex Cockpit 7 ch. transmitter. Only 6 cells in thetransmitter and 9 model memory dual rates and 13 assignable mixers.Easy to program and it is done quickly. Can add features later.information and orders can come from Critter Bits and Multiplex USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laser Arts Majestic Unl sailplane kit is accurately cut and the instructionmanual well written and illustrated. Bob indicates several improvements.Sharper TE extended V-tail surface lengthen wing tips and tapervariation of camber heavier sheer webs carbon on spar spoiler length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideas for kits to consider when looking for a gift for yourself. MicroMarktools scale sailplane electric sailplane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Model polars can be very helpful in understanding the mechanics of flight.Dave starts a series of articles to explain the basics. This articledeals with glide angle and its relationship of lift and drag andspeed. Dave states that there isnt good software to do this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow up to Savoie article on construction involves flight performance.Built with 2 piece wing and removable stabs it fits in original box.Model is very durable and could be flown with a broken spar.Tip stalls on winch launches seen but not off a highstart. The model canfly inverted easily. Does aerobatics including loops and hammerheadstall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EMS 1\/3.5 Minimoa kit has much of the work done and done beautifully.Take off wt. is 20 lbs. Flight speed is slow and handling is smooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time to think about strategy for flying in next years contests. Check outyour best L\/d. SB-X\/c has a best speed of 30 mph. Find winds aloft data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comparison between horse fans and sailplane fliers is made based on Tomsexperience with his horse loving wife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pt. 2 of Blackbird 2M project. Plotting software on the Macintosh PC.Comparison of F.W. airfoils discussed. Cutting ribs from aluminum templ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter is a good time to take transmitter apart and inspect connectors andevaluate packs in model and transmitter. Check tow hooks wing joiners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take time to clean up your shop. You will benefit by being able to findthings. Also take time to evaluate your batteries. Look for voltage dropover a few days. Check your fuselages for cracks and lose servos.Look for play in control surfaces and linkages and stab mounting tubes.Inventory parts. It may save you time next flying season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steve is looking for a source of a 12V hot glue gun or operated by abutane source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photo of Schweizer 1-26 over lake Wilson in Russell County Kansas.<\/p>\n\n\n