RADIO CONTROL SOARING - 2003/07
THE RUDDER LINKAGE on a discus glider is one of the most
critical linkages in Radio Control Soaring. In this column I will
explain why the rudder system is so important on a discus-launch
glider (DLG) and review the pros and cons of several pushrod
systems.
RADIO CONTROL SOARING - 2004/09
THE THEME THIS month is thermaling.
I’ll give you a bunch of tips on how to find
and ride these finicky columns of rising air.
This month’s instructions and methods add to
the information from the January 2004
column about the “Condensation Analogy.”
As usual, I’ll start with basics and build to
more advanced ideas.
RADIO CONTROL SOARING - 2003/05
FOR THIS MONTH I asked Cal Posthuma
to tell what it was like to complete the
League of Silent Flight (LSF) “Level V” for
a second time. LSF Level V is a pinnacle of
personal achievement in Radio Control (RC)
Soaring. Only 108 pilots had managed to
reach LSF Level V as of my deadline. Cal
finished the tasks a second time last
summer—overcoming the challenging flying
tasks, logistics, and doing all this from a
wheelchair. Before Cal’s account I will
briefly describe what LSF is about.
Radio Control Soaring - 2004/03
THIS MONTH I will list Thermal Soaring printed references with
brief, opinionated descriptions. If you know of a notable book that I
missed, E-mail me. I’ll provide a Web address for where to check
for additions to this list. If a source is not included for the book, try
Amazon.com.
RADIO CONTROL SOARING - 2004/11
THIS MONTH’S THEME is electronic
components for large gliders. I’ll compare
several high-end transmitters, including the
new Multiplex Royal Evo 12-channel
synthesized transmitter, the Profi 4000, and
the Stylus. I’ll also provide information
about the Multiplex 12-channel IPD receiver
and the ElectroDynamics amplified optoisolator
for long servo leads.
