August 2006 Vol. 23, No. 8 – R/C - RCSoaring.com
August 2006 Vol. 23, No. 8 – R/C - RCSoaring.com
August 2006 Vol. 23, No. 8 – R/C - RCSoaring.com
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SUBJECT: HAND LAUNCH GLIDER CLINIC<br />
AND BARBECUE<br />
WHO: Anyone who has ever<br />
wanted to fly a glider! Or just wants<br />
to BBQ a burger!<br />
WHAT: Hand Launch Glider Clinic<br />
and BBQ at the PSSF field<br />
WHERE: PSSF field in Olympia<br />
(http://pssf.home.att.net/)<br />
WHEN: Saturday June 24th, <strong>2006</strong><br />
Clinic starts at 10 AM<br />
BBQ starts at <strong>No</strong>on<br />
HOW: The Seattle HLG fliers are<br />
<strong>com</strong>ing down to share their secrets<br />
in setting up planes to maximize<br />
performance, searching for and<br />
flying in thermals, getting the<br />
highest launches, <strong>com</strong>petition<br />
strategy. Bring your gliders, and all<br />
your questions. We may fly a few<br />
rounds of different tasks. We will<br />
fly a bunch for fun and to work on<br />
new skills! Come on down and join<br />
us for the BBQ whether you are<br />
flying a glider or not.<br />
<strong>No</strong>tes and photos by Bill Kuhlman<br />
Clinic Coaches: Left - Adam Weston demonstrates flap deflections.<br />
Right - Phil Pearson talks about wing structure and fabrication.<br />
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