Radi C ntr lled - Radio Controlled Soaring Digest

This page: The primary Trainer doesn’t have much fuselage
so uses a combination of wires and struts to secure the stab
and vertical fin. It showed no flexing on tow. It had functional
flying wires that took a long time to assemble. The control stick
in the pilots hands would move with the radio. The wings and
tail were covered in Solartex material and gave a very “scale”
appearance in the air. The controls for the elevator and rudder
were by wires as in the full scale ship. The craftsmanship of the
entire sailplane was exceptional.
Opposite page: The red Decathalon taxis back to the start
line after landing. Light winds were mostly from the northwest
during the day so takeoffs were not bothered by crosswinds.
Later in the day the tug lost a wheel pant but continued as if
nothing had happened. The Hanger 9 Cub, in traditional yellow,
used electric power and handled the lighter sailplanes quite
well. The line attachment point is visible just behind the cabin
on top. The scale engine is also a very nice touch.
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