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Radio Controlled Soaring Digest March 2002 Issue<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

A proposal for foamy combat rules is discussed which seems to protectboth AMA and the fliers sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The AMA rule against intentional collisions is discussed. If enactedfliers might have to leave AMA or do without protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hinge tape gets nasty and needs to be replaced. Remove the goo with citrusoil. De-solv-it comes in a 12 oz. spray from Wal-mart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comments on the value of the RCSD index are made. Reprints are available<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The update to the RCSD Index is discussed 1984-2001 is available in a ZipFile containing text files which can be searched by a word processor.examples of what the data looks like and its value are given.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A description of making a battery for the Airtronics Stylus transmitter.The 3x3x2 arrangement accommodates a small circuit board. The Upgradewas from 700 to 1650 ma batteries. E.H. Yost batteries wereused. See Mr. NiCad on the web.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Part 4 of series on Dave Jones R-2. Fiberglassing 6 oz cloth on the bottomof center section for landing abuse with lighter cloth other places fora good finish. Zynolyte spray-mate gray primes gives a fast filland easy sanding. A formula for getting the best contrasts is discussed.The radio installation is discussed including ball links.Flight is like a floater. Wing loading is only 6 oz\/sq ft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jerry discusses what his workbench should look like. 8 long by 24-26″deep and 42″ in high to permit him to sit on a 30″ high bar stool.A small drawer is needed for small tools an AC Power strip isaccessed from the ceiling. Tools can be bolded down to “T” nuts in bench.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RCSD Subscriptins can now be paid for with Pay Pal on the RCSD page.www.b2streamlines.com\/rCSD.html<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the cover Bill Kuhlman holds his David Jones R-2 and a modified Ravenwhich have been the subjects of his series on flying wings.<\/p>\n\n\n