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Radio Control: Slope Soaring

Author: W. Byers


Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/11
Page Numbers: 102, 103, 104, 105

RADIO CONTROL SLOPE SOARING About four weeks ago received call enthusiastic beginner wanted know what kind model purchase transition Slope Soaring discussed issues related kind flying wanted arrived what hope good decision him Afterward flier encouraged share insights other modelers might also same predicament First however let tell about project Im just finishing up -scale Robbe ASH-26 purchased model few months back Hobby Hangar 153 Lloyd Ave Florence KY 41402 Tel [606] 283-5746 very good price model arrived quite impressed quality completeness kit Moreover excited about building model aspect ratio 28 glide angle match After months care mention finally finished 26 easy kit build because its extensive prefabrication thorough plan set Im looking forward doing some crosscountry flying task seem always get stuck covering Its funny because once start task generally enjoy process starting can chore Anything helps get process can real motivator An item does just 21st Century covering iron received about year ago Jeff Troy Coverite Since covering iron tool modelers use day its somewhat maligned As covered ASH-26 realized just much take iron granted Ive learned error ways now recognize just special Coverite iron isit quite simply best have ever usedIt has several handy features including great heat control nice contours getting around tough corners built-in stand best nonstick surface Ive ever used Coverite iron made covering 1476-foot wings ASH-26 breeze andfun too Coverite products available through hobby distributors Coverites catalog 21st Century Film has best coverings ever made copy catalog write Coverite 420 Babylon Rd Horsham PA 19044 Lets discuss what think some pretty good models individual wants make transition Slope SoaringIve seen flown different RC sailplanesfrom all-foam ready-to-fly throw-away model /3-scale all-glass super sailplane However some fun Ive has inexpensive intermediate models models serve well Slope transition models also introduce modeler whole new world Soaringthe best Soaring model elevator rudder control has top list new Slope Soaring modeler Such models encompass variety aircraft such Great Planes Spirit 100 Goldberg Gentle Lady models category its hard say better another two kind stand out Other models Ive flown love Olympic 100 Sagitta 600 Some bit dated long get new modelers hobby theyre serving purpose New pilots will become discouraged wreck beautiful hard control super airplane first trip slope Beginners transition fliers should learn basics good rudder-and-elevator model before moving Slope hot rod youre reasonably accomplished Thermal flier looking move Slope Soaring may want look little farther first model Decide what kind Sloping want do want aerobatics race speed runs fly Scale power slope soar PSS just float around light air Look available models match conditions skills Analyze slope intend flyingan all-glass airplane wont last long landing rocks trees bushes 102 Model Aviation heast Sailplane Products Sparrow excellent choice move Slope Soaring Span 65 inches wing area 395-square inches SD 7080 airfoil all-molded Cobra-R 60-inch-wingspan Sloper Windspiel Models Wing has RG-15 airfoil competitive Renegade CR Aircraft designed 60-inch Slope Racing class Vacuum-bagged RG-15 wing slope always produces strong winds youll need airplane can penetrate Once youve done comparisons have number choices Some Ive grown fond arent necessarily popular models today theyre certainly worth noting Northeast Sailplane Products Sparrow best picks moving Slope Soaring sports 65-inch wingspan 395-square-inch wing area employs SD 7080 airfoil great Sloping section all-around flying conditions Sparrow also has V-tail have eye Super Dragonfly DCU Aircraft also distributed Northeast Sailplane Products has long impressed its simplicity good overall performance uses tried-and-true Eppler 374 airfoil has 70-inch wingspan S Dragonfly employs fiberglass fuselage balsa-sheeted foam wings can built two-channel airplane utilizing ailerons elevator control Sig Manufacturing known worldwide great power models should also known two outstanding Slope models Ninja Samurai Ninja great transition model someone some previous flying experience kit features 58-inch-span foam-core wing its good aileron trainer aircraft definitely prepares its big brother high-energy Samurai 67-inch-span Samurai cuts through air fun penetration built speed fiberglass fuselage plywood-sheeted gray-foam wing model controlled two wingrotation systems No matter control method choose Samurai will test both lift flying skills feel Thermal field skills well-honed want jump Slope Soaring big way may want look some niche aircraft CR Aircraft R & R Products Slegers International have range models specifically designed niche flier Two aircraft note CR Aircraft 205 Camille Way Vista CA 92083 Contender Renegade Contender model nearly complete BALSASHEETS 3848 1/32x23344 1/16x23344 3/32x24053 1/8 x24337 3/16x25065 1/4 x26079 3/8 x230 42 78105 1/2 x295125 1/32x 333 45 3953 t/20x 333 45 3953 I/16x333 45 3953 3/32x339 54 4760 1/8 x347 65 5775 3/16x355 75 6890 1/4 x370 100 85115 5/16x398135 318 x 355 130 102150 1/2 x3115 155 13518t 3/4 x 319927t 1/32s450 70 5979 1/20x4St 70 5979 1/16x450 70 5979 3/32x459 90 7398 1/8 x468 100 83115 3/16x478 120 97135 1/4 x 495 136 135155 5/lOx 4162203 3/8 x4145 214 185247 1/2 x 4209 270 249290 WINGSKINS 3036 1/20x 12479535 1/16x 12479535 3/32x 12579645 MATCHED SHEETS 4248 3/32x4109125 1/8 x4129148 3/16x4144165 1/4 x4155178 SEND $100 FOR COMPLETE CATALOG BALSA STICKS 1/16 1/16xl/4 1/16x3/8 1/16x 1/2 3/32 SO 3/32 1/4 3/32x3/8 3/3211/2 1/850 1/8xl/4 1/8x3/8 I/B xl/2 3/16 SO 3/16xl/4 3/16x3/8 3/16xl/2 3/16x3/4 3/16 x 1 1/4 SO 1/4x3/8 1/41/2 1/4x3/4 1/4xl 5/16 SO 3/8 SO 3/8 xl/2 3/8x3/4 3/8xl 1/2 SO 1/2x3/4 1/2xl 5/8 SO 3/4 SQ TRAILING EDGE 1/8 xl/2 3/16 x3/4 1/4xl 5/16 x 1-1/14 3/8a 1-1/2 1/2x2 1/4x2 1/4a3 3/8x2 3/8x3 1/2x3 3848 10 10 11 15 09 12 13 17 09 1218 1319 1824 1219 1828 1826 2231 2642 3752 1926 2329 2535 3650 4567 2330 3039 3549 4658 5575 4255 5270 6589 5575 7590 38 25 30 35 45 49 79 65 95 79 115 135 OUFULCUCMLO38 12011/16x3699 1201/16x41035 1203/32a 3875 1153/32a4999 IS1/813775 101/8x4775 153/1613940 103/16a 4890 101/4s3765 101/4x41265 103/8x3920 53/8x4835 1 5 1/2x3605 5 1/2x41150 BUNDLEDEALS48 103/32x4950 5 1/8x4550 5 3/16x4650 5 1/4x4735 BALSASHEETS LIGHT 44LB3648 1/32x378119 1/20x378119 1/iSa 378119 3/32x393144 1/8 x3114175 3/16x3132202 1/4 x3157237 3/8 x3188307 1/2 x3235382 3/4 x3375519 1 x3532719 1/32x4123180 1/20x4123108 1/16x4123188 3/32x4149232 1/8 x4169262 3/16x4197390 1/4 x 4237332 3/8 x4357563 1/2 x4482688 ALL 44 LB WOOD SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY 5 PLY BIRCH122448 3/32 a6120225430 3/32 12225430750 1/8 16125245475 1/8 12245475835 1/4 16105215345 1/4 1 12215345650 3/8 16130240450 3/8 1 12240475850 1/216175 295 490 1/2112295 495 970 SUPERIOR LITE24 48 1/8x6 215 345 1/8112 345 850 LIFE PLY12 24 48 1/816 75 110 175 1/8x 12110 190 350 1/4x6 95 155 275 I/4x 12155 295 550 2mm & 25mm same price ax 1/8 3PLYBIRCH 122448 1/64x6 125235439 1/64112 235439850 1/32x6 95159299 1/32x12 180299550 1/1616 95159299 1/lOx 12 180299550 1/8 aS 95159299 1/8 a12 180299550 4 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/161 6109 215 315 3/16x 12215 345 625 HARD MAPLE 18 1/4x1/440 l/4x3/845 1/4x1/250 3/8x3/845 3/8aI/250 3/8x3/458 3/8x165 HARD MAPLE 3/8x1-1/2 1/2al/2 1/2x3/4 5/813/4 3/413/4 GROOVED LO MOUNTS 3/8a3/41/8 3/8s3/45/32 1/213/43/16 SPRUCE/BASS38 1/1611/418 3/3211/424 1/850 /811/4iu20 1/813/822 1/8xI/230 1/813/4A2 3/16S028 3/16a3/833 3/16x1/2LU43 3/16a3/465 1/4S034 1/4x3/840 1/411/2I.45 1/413/4P70 3/850.49 3/811/260 1/250.68 1/2x31475 SPRUCE TRIANGLES 3/813/8 1/2al/2 3/4x1/4 BIRCH DOWELS 1/8 3/18 1/4 5/18 3/8 18 90 65 68 75 82 12 45 45 50 48 25 33 25 26 32 40 65 38 44 57 74 50 58 65 93 69 77 90 100 36 47 64 81 38 14 17 19 25 35 1/411/4 3/813/8 1/2 xl/2 3/413/4 1xl 11/2111/2 2 x2 AILERONS36 1/4 xl48 1/4 1-1/455 1/4 11-1/262 1/4 1268 5/16x1-l/462 5/1611-1/264 5/18o272 3/8 1-1/468 3/8 1-1/270 3/8 x279 1/2 1-1/290 1/21290 EPOXY4-1/202 5 Minute425 15 Minate425 30 Misate425 2 Hour425 20 Miaxte429 INSTANT GLUE 1/2 os Thin t3F Ixz Thin OF 2 xx Thin OF 8oz Thin OF 1/2 oz Extra Thick 1 xx Extra Thick 2 oz Extra Thick 8oz Extra Thick DQBL/8SSIQ&EQAM 1/2 ox Thin OF oz Thin OF 2 Thin OF 2 oz Accelerator 8 oz Acc Refill Ext tips 6 Ext tips x tine 6 Cent ox States Ha,dlng Cheae 85leWepey UPS Add $495 COO INFO & HELP ORDER ONLY 24 HR FAX SEND MAIL LONE STAR MODELS lxxx exe PP APO FPO accept Visa MC Ileenee pesxnaI alecka asC0DO/%teelnTesanUlonenyxntyIAnwxadadeStlO0 806-745-63941-800-687-5555806-745-6483ORDERS TO RI 9 Box 437 LubboCk TX 79423 November1995 103 1/4-scale ASH-26 constructed Robbe kit kit features extensive prefabrication thorough set plans Span 1476 feet LARGEST SELECTION AAA GRADE CONTEST BALSA SFACTION GUARANTEED PED 100% 38 25 30 35 49 60 115 195 48 68 75 87 95 87 89 90 90 97 110 I15 125 902 669 669 869 669 840 185 300 550 1650 200 330 600 1800 365 665 1290 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Author: W. Byers


Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/11
Page Numbers: 102, 103, 104, 105

RADIO CONTROL SLOPE SOARING About four weeks ago received call enthusiastic beginner wanted know what kind model purchase transition Slope Soaring discussed issues related kind flying wanted arrived what hope good decision him Afterward flier encouraged share insights other modelers might also same predicament First however let tell about project Im just finishing up -scale Robbe ASH-26 purchased model few months back Hobby Hangar 153 Lloyd Ave Florence KY 41402 Tel [606] 283-5746 very good price model arrived quite impressed quality completeness kit Moreover excited about building model aspect ratio 28 glide angle match After months care mention finally finished 26 easy kit build because its extensive prefabrication thorough plan set Im looking forward doing some crosscountry flying task seem always get stuck covering Its funny because once start task generally enjoy process starting can chore Anything helps get process can real motivator An item does just 21st Century covering iron received about year ago Jeff Troy Coverite Since covering iron tool modelers use day its somewhat maligned As covered ASH-26 realized just much take iron granted Ive learned error ways now recognize just special Coverite iron isit quite simply best have ever usedIt has several handy features including great heat control nice contours getting around tough corners built-in stand best nonstick surface Ive ever used Coverite iron made covering 1476-foot wings ASH-26 breeze andfun too Coverite products available through hobby distributors Coverites catalog 21st Century Film has best coverings ever made copy catalog write Coverite 420 Babylon Rd Horsham PA 19044 Lets discuss what think some pretty good models individual wants make transition Slope SoaringIve seen flown different RC sailplanesfrom all-foam ready-to-fly throw-away model /3-scale all-glass super sailplane However some fun Ive has inexpensive intermediate models models serve well Slope transition models also introduce modeler whole new world Soaringthe best Soaring model elevator rudder control has top list new Slope Soaring modeler Such models encompass variety aircraft such Great Planes Spirit 100 Goldberg Gentle Lady models category its hard say better another two kind stand out Other models Ive flown love Olympic 100 Sagitta 600 Some bit dated long get new modelers hobby theyre serving purpose New pilots will become discouraged wreck beautiful hard control super airplane first trip slope Beginners transition fliers should learn basics good rudder-and-elevator model before moving Slope hot rod youre reasonably accomplished Thermal flier looking move Slope Soaring may want look little farther first model Decide what kind Sloping want do want aerobatics race speed runs fly Scale power slope soar PSS just float around light air Look available models match conditions skills Analyze slope intend flyingan all-glass airplane wont last long landing rocks trees bushes 102 Model Aviation heast Sailplane Products Sparrow excellent choice move Slope Soaring Span 65 inches wing area 395-square inches SD 7080 airfoil all-molded Cobra-R 60-inch-wingspan Sloper Windspiel Models Wing has RG-15 airfoil competitive Renegade CR Aircraft designed 60-inch Slope Racing class Vacuum-bagged RG-15 wing slope always produces strong winds youll need airplane can penetrate Once youve done comparisons have number choices Some Ive grown fond arent necessarily popular models today theyre certainly worth noting Northeast Sailplane Products Sparrow best picks moving Slope Soaring sports 65-inch wingspan 395-square-inch wing area employs SD 7080 airfoil great Sloping section all-around flying conditions Sparrow also has V-tail have eye Super Dragonfly DCU Aircraft also distributed Northeast Sailplane Products has long impressed its simplicity good overall performance uses tried-and-true Eppler 374 airfoil has 70-inch wingspan S Dragonfly employs fiberglass fuselage balsa-sheeted foam wings can built two-channel airplane utilizing ailerons elevator control Sig Manufacturing known worldwide great power models should also known two outstanding Slope models Ninja Samurai Ninja great transition model someone some previous flying experience kit features 58-inch-span foam-core wing its good aileron trainer aircraft definitely prepares its big brother high-energy Samurai 67-inch-span Samurai cuts through air fun penetration built speed fiberglass fuselage plywood-sheeted gray-foam wing model controlled two wingrotation systems No matter control method choose Samurai will test both lift flying skills feel Thermal field skills well-honed want jump Slope Soaring big way may want look some niche aircraft CR Aircraft R & R Products Slegers International have range models specifically designed niche flier Two aircraft note CR Aircraft 205 Camille Way Vista CA 92083 Contender Renegade Contender model nearly complete BALSASHEETS 3848 1/32x23344 1/16x23344 3/32x24053 1/8 x24337 3/16x25065 1/4 x26079 3/8 x230 42 78105 1/2 x295125 1/32x 333 45 3953 t/20x 333 45 3953 I/16x333 45 3953 3/32x339 54 4760 1/8 x347 65 5775 3/16x355 75 6890 1/4 x370 100 85115 5/16x398135 318 x 355 130 102150 1/2 x3115 155 13518t 3/4 x 319927t 1/32s450 70 5979 1/20x4St 70 5979 1/16x450 70 5979 3/32x459 90 7398 1/8 x468 100 83115 3/16x478 120 97135 1/4 x 495 136 135155 5/lOx 4162203 3/8 x4145 214 185247 1/2 x 4209 270 249290 WINGSKINS 3036 1/20x 12479535 1/16x 12479535 3/32x 12579645 MATCHED SHEETS 4248 3/32x4109125 1/8 x4129148 3/16x4144165 1/4 x4155178 SEND $100 FOR COMPLETE CATALOG BALSA STICKS 1/16 1/16xl/4 1/16x3/8 1/16x 1/2 3/32 SO 3/32 1/4 3/32x3/8 3/3211/2 1/850 1/8xl/4 1/8x3/8 I/B xl/2 3/16 SO 3/16xl/4 3/16x3/8 3/16xl/2 3/16x3/4 3/16 x 1 1/4 SO 1/4x3/8 1/41/2 1/4x3/4 1/4xl 5/16 SO 3/8 SO 3/8 xl/2 3/8x3/4 3/8xl 1/2 SO 1/2x3/4 1/2xl 5/8 SO 3/4 SQ TRAILING EDGE 1/8 xl/2 3/16 x3/4 1/4xl 5/16 x 1-1/14 3/8a 1-1/2 1/2x2 1/4x2 1/4a3 3/8x2 3/8x3 1/2x3 3848 10 10 11 15 09 12 13 17 09 1218 1319 1824 1219 1828 1826 2231 2642 3752 1926 2329 2535 3650 4567 2330 3039 3549 4658 5575 4255 5270 6589 5575 7590 38 25 30 35 45 49 79 65 95 79 115 135 OUFULCUCMLO38 12011/16x3699 1201/16x41035 1203/32a 3875 1153/32a4999 IS1/813775 101/8x4775 153/1613940 103/16a 4890 101/4s3765 101/4x41265 103/8x3920 53/8x4835 1 5 1/2x3605 5 1/2x41150 BUNDLEDEALS48 103/32x4950 5 1/8x4550 5 3/16x4650 5 1/4x4735 BALSASHEETS LIGHT 44LB3648 1/32x378119 1/20x378119 1/iSa 378119 3/32x393144 1/8 x3114175 3/16x3132202 1/4 x3157237 3/8 x3188307 1/2 x3235382 3/4 x3375519 1 x3532719 1/32x4123180 1/20x4123108 1/16x4123188 3/32x4149232 1/8 x4169262 3/16x4197390 1/4 x 4237332 3/8 x4357563 1/2 x4482688 ALL 44 LB WOOD SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY 5 PLY BIRCH122448 3/32 a6120225430 3/32 12225430750 1/8 16125245475 1/8 12245475835 1/4 16105215345 1/4 1 12215345650 3/8 16130240450 3/8 1 12240475850 1/216175 295 490 1/2112295 495 970 SUPERIOR LITE24 48 1/8x6 215 345 1/8112 345 850 LIFE PLY12 24 48 1/816 75 110 175 1/8x 12110 190 350 1/4x6 95 155 275 I/4x 12155 295 550 2mm & 25mm same price ax 1/8 3PLYBIRCH 122448 1/64x6 125235439 1/64112 235439850 1/32x6 95159299 1/32x12 180299550 1/1616 95159299 1/lOx 12 180299550 1/8 aS 95159299 1/8 a12 180299550 4 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/161 6109 215 315 3/16x 12215 345 625 HARD MAPLE 18 1/4x1/440 l/4x3/845 1/4x1/250 3/8x3/845 3/8aI/250 3/8x3/458 3/8x165 HARD MAPLE 3/8x1-1/2 1/2al/2 1/2x3/4 5/813/4 3/413/4 GROOVED LO MOUNTS 3/8a3/41/8 3/8s3/45/32 1/213/43/16 SPRUCE/BASS38 1/1611/418 3/3211/424 1/850 /811/4iu20 1/813/822 1/8xI/230 1/813/4A2 3/16S028 3/16a3/833 3/16x1/2LU43 3/16a3/465 1/4S034 1/4x3/840 1/411/2I.45 1/413/4P70 3/850.49 3/811/260 1/250.68 1/2x31475 SPRUCE TRIANGLES 3/813/8 1/2al/2 3/4x1/4 BIRCH DOWELS 1/8 3/18 1/4 5/18 3/8 18 90 65 68 75 82 12 45 45 50 48 25 33 25 26 32 40 65 38 44 57 74 50 58 65 93 69 77 90 100 36 47 64 81 38 14 17 19 25 35 1/411/4 3/813/8 1/2 xl/2 3/413/4 1xl 11/2111/2 2 x2 AILERONS36 1/4 xl48 1/4 1-1/455 1/4 11-1/262 1/4 1268 5/16x1-l/462 5/1611-1/264 5/18o272 3/8 1-1/468 3/8 1-1/270 3/8 x279 1/2 1-1/290 1/21290 EPOXY4-1/202 5 Minute425 15 Minate425 30 Misate425 2 Hour425 20 Miaxte429 INSTANT GLUE 1/2 os Thin t3F Ixz Thin OF 2 xx Thin OF 8oz Thin OF 1/2 oz Extra Thick 1 xx Extra Thick 2 oz Extra Thick 8oz Extra Thick DQBL/8SSIQ&EQAM 1/2 ox Thin OF oz Thin OF 2 Thin OF 2 oz Accelerator 8 oz Acc Refill Ext tips 6 Ext tips x tine 6 Cent ox States Ha,dlng Cheae 85leWepey UPS Add $495 COO INFO & HELP ORDER ONLY 24 HR FAX SEND MAIL LONE STAR MODELS lxxx exe PP APO FPO accept Visa MC Ileenee pesxnaI alecka asC0DO/%teelnTesanUlonenyxntyIAnwxadadeStlO0 806-745-63941-800-687-5555806-745-6483ORDERS TO RI 9 Box 437 LubboCk TX 79423 November1995 103 1/4-scale ASH-26 constructed Robbe kit kit features extensive prefabrication thorough set plans Span 1476 feet LARGEST SELECTION AAA GRADE CONTEST BALSA SFACTION GUARANTEED PED 100% 38 25 30 35 49 60 115 195 48 68 75 87 95 87 89 90 90 97 110 I15 125 902 669 669 869 669 840 185 300 550 1650 200 330 600 1800 365 665 1290 315 695 149 149 DALY-__K] 00 4338 Austin Blvd Island Park NV 11558 516-431-4127 516489-2682 FEATURING UTEWEGHT ENT CONDUIT TUBING QUICK LOCK SUP ON FITTINGS NO TOOLS BREAKDOWN MODELZ~6II Fits Cars & Can 0 F1NCLU~1 I3/41I dO $96 $130 I 10x10 $100 $135 Shipped UPS Add Amounts Below Unit Price SxlO& lOxIO Flat 440 314 & $45 IP 8x10 & lOxlO Peaked 435 3/4 & $45 P 10x20 Flat 464 3/4 & $73 1 10x20 Peeked $62 1 F~INCLUDE1 13/411 axlO $80 $110 I lOslO $85 $115 P3JP38P41FCF3 ~Co7 3/4-6003/4-6003f4-6503/4-4003/4-6003/4-6503/4-750 P800V-a0o1 900I 5001 800P-900 P1000 P4LP4DP5FFOOT PAD F03FOLBUNGlE 3/4-6003/4-6503/47503/46503/4-6003/4-600 P-900P9001000750500P-a WE MAMJFACTURF & STOO SEVER AL OTHER SYSTEMS & HAVE FLu ORE OF ACCESEORIES ALL WITh ThE VENDOR H MW CALL FAC OR MAt us io FLACE YOUR ORDER OR TO RECENE YOUR FREE CATALOG Tow Planes Scale Sailpianes Up Six Meters Available 1/375 ASW 27 KraUse Sailpianes Unlimited Ltd 63 East 82nd St New York NY 10028 12-879-1634 Fax 212-535-5295 1/375 DiSCUS Roebers 1/3 Salto Krause Ed Henry Box 581$995 St Peters MO 63376P & H~AA1I 1/385 ASK 18 Roke 1/45 ASK 21 Roedel other selected sailpianes wing rotator will certainly test ability four-point rolls pump out speed two-meter design using transition modified airfoil S 3016 wing area 420 square inches specifications claim wing loading 1724 ounces per square foot Contender will hot airplane slope Charlie Richardson owner CR Aircraft has another Slope modelthe Renegade best categorized 60inch-span Slope Racer Its built speed also nice-flying model Because Charlie eye cleanliness designed Renegade flies extremely well variety conditions Renegade composite modelit has molded epoxy/glass fuselage vacuum-bagged RG-15 wing wing balsa tail bolt doubt could go wrong buying either CR models company also has other models Slope flier interested give Charlie call 619 630-8775 RnR Products known Soaring circles manufacturer beautiful allmolded models like Synergy Genesis RnR also has some excellent Slope models such Evolution twometer design would satisfy modeler wants make transition Slope Soaring RnR now offers all-molded 60-inch Slope Racer Revolution manufacture all-molded aircraft ensures quality control may recognize RnR manufacturer F3B models Thermal Soaring models make very good Slope Racers RnR good place turn Slope model whether transition model dedicated Slope Racer Rich Spicer Rs RnR dedicated slope racer knowledgeable about Sloping general have questions about Sloping RnR model contact RnR 1120 Wrigley Way Milpitas CA 95035 F3B models make good Slope Racers because have slope what 104 Model Aviation UP CANOPIES $29900 lOxlO LIGHTWEIGHT $39900 lOxlO HEAVYWEIGHT Sets Up Less 30 Seconds No Tools Required Other Sizes 8x8 10x15 10x20 COSIP ete-- flOW available attractive book gentle hmor MICROHENRYS portray real heart soul radio control model airplane flyers ThE MODEL WIVES LOVEEM Small Airfoil Technology Efficient scimitar shaped blades undercamber develop higher thrust lower RPMs Lower dB noise levels per pound thrust Available now seventeen sizes come spring summer 95 8x456 9x567 10x5678 11x678 12x68 13x81O MASIER AIRSCREW WINDSOR PROPELLER COMPANYSASE free catalog 3219 Monier Circle ho Cordova CA95742 F3B models have flat field have go fast straight line turn fast around pylon retain much energy possible during turn straightaways new highperformance Thermal models bridge gap between Thermal Duration F3B performance make excellent Slope Soarers new breed models can penetrate have good roll rates will carry ballast strong have good lift-todrag ratios Sky Hawk designed Mark Allen available Slegers International just example though model has 116-inch wingspan its still excellent choice Slope enthusiast advised Sky Hawk all-out aerobatic model Rather meets needs want search out thermals its SD 7037 5 7012 airfoil 5 7012 Dr Michael Selig designed go headto-head RG-15 airfoilthis model going have trouble moving out pushed get catalog write Slegers International Route 15 Wharton NJ 07885 Tel 201 366-0880 Almost airplane designed Soaring capable Slope Soaring However Slope Soaring has special requirements just Thermal Soaring does Interestingly latest race results California show Synergy 91s Maverick Spectrum couple original designs taking top honors youre looking design will allow transition Slope Soaring dont leave possibilities out Study examples Ive mentioned think about Thermal Duration model might able take advantage lift produced bump mound mountain backyard its 1 OClock E-Z silt WWll P-38 P-4U Now 4U Uorsair Pedal Planes will have much fun building 3-6 year old will have Flyingit Kit includes full-sized patterns complete Instructions color nhritri tel nf B world soaring like youve never seen before Scale Slope & FAI new quarterly magozine covering world R/C soaring e ond slope thermal durotion ond FAI events intense grophic format informotion accurate os well os educotionol youll find technicol orticles building tips 3views scole documentation oirfoils modeler interviews competition news plan features great deal general interest flying news yeor subscription lust $1 995 f$2495 Canada & Europe $2995 Asiaf Please make payment check money order US funds Scale Slope & FAt Visa Mastercard Include card number expiration date signaturel phone 15091 627-0456 Scale Slope & FAI PO Box 4267 W Richland WA 99353 USA Box 1063 Lorain Ohio 44055 MICROJ Phone 216 282-8354 16 Clipper rcraft [~~4osqutt9j Big Flying Scale Kits Over Two Foot Span * Piper Cub$1895 * Stinson 125$1895 * Piper PA-lB$1895 * Jodel$1895 Semi-Scale Kits 002 Rubber Power 22 Span * Taylorcraft$1195 * Stinson Voyager $1 195 * PC-B Porter 195 Contest-Sport Kits * Hornet Embryo .$1195 * Hornet P-30 795 Fits P-30 & Pee Wee Rules Outdoor Peanut Scale Kits 13 Span * Cub$995 * Stinson 125$995 * Vagabond$995 * Farman$995 * Jodel$995 * Fike$1095 1/2 R/O Gas Electric Kits Fits Astro 035 Taylororaft3gg5 Stinson 12539g5 HARD TO FIND ITEMS Brown 002 Motors Accessories Over 20 Sizes Rubber Stripl Japanese Tissue Super Fine Balsa Sheets & Strips Add 10% Shipping Minimum Shipping CATALOG $200 November1995 105 areiil $400 P & H add 6/ sales tax Specify Pin wanted Flight Line Toys PO Bos 3484 Sorinatield MO 65808 IKON offers largest selection giant scale kits world 1/4 SUALE 95 1/4 URLL tlb order kits call 1-800-327-7198 log fine kits send $400 Idaho Residents Add 5% State Sales Tax

Author: W. Byers


Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/11
Page Numbers: 102, 103, 104, 105

RADIO CONTROL SLOPE SOARING About four weeks ago received call enthusiastic beginner wanted know what kind model purchase transition Slope Soaring discussed issues related kind flying wanted arrived what hope good decision him Afterward flier encouraged share insights other modelers might also same predicament First however let tell about project Im just finishing up -scale Robbe ASH-26 purchased model few months back Hobby Hangar 153 Lloyd Ave Florence KY 41402 Tel [606] 283-5746 very good price model arrived quite impressed quality completeness kit Moreover excited about building model aspect ratio 28 glide angle match After months care mention finally finished 26 easy kit build because its extensive prefabrication thorough plan set Im looking forward doing some crosscountry flying task seem always get stuck covering Its funny because once start task generally enjoy process starting can chore Anything helps get process can real motivator An item does just 21st Century covering iron received about year ago Jeff Troy Coverite Since covering iron tool modelers use day its somewhat maligned As covered ASH-26 realized just much take iron granted Ive learned error ways now recognize just special Coverite iron isit quite simply best have ever usedIt has several handy features including great heat control nice contours getting around tough corners built-in stand best nonstick surface Ive ever used Coverite iron made covering 1476-foot wings ASH-26 breeze andfun too Coverite products available through hobby distributors Coverites catalog 21st Century Film has best coverings ever made copy catalog write Coverite 420 Babylon Rd Horsham PA 19044 Lets discuss what think some pretty good models individual wants make transition Slope SoaringIve seen flown different RC sailplanesfrom all-foam ready-to-fly throw-away model /3-scale all-glass super sailplane However some fun Ive has inexpensive intermediate models models serve well Slope transition models also introduce modeler whole new world Soaringthe best Soaring model elevator rudder control has top list new Slope Soaring modeler Such models encompass variety aircraft such Great Planes Spirit 100 Goldberg Gentle Lady models category its hard say better another two kind stand out Other models Ive flown love Olympic 100 Sagitta 600 Some bit dated long get new modelers hobby theyre serving purpose New pilots will become discouraged wreck beautiful hard control super airplane first trip slope Beginners transition fliers should learn basics good rudder-and-elevator model before moving Slope hot rod youre reasonably accomplished Thermal flier looking move Slope Soaring may want look little farther first model Decide what kind Sloping want do want aerobatics race speed runs fly Scale power slope soar PSS just float around light air Look available models match conditions skills Analyze slope intend flyingan all-glass airplane wont last long landing rocks trees bushes 102 Model Aviation heast Sailplane Products Sparrow excellent choice move Slope Soaring Span 65 inches wing area 395-square inches SD 7080 airfoil all-molded Cobra-R 60-inch-wingspan Sloper Windspiel Models Wing has RG-15 airfoil competitive Renegade CR Aircraft designed 60-inch Slope Racing class Vacuum-bagged RG-15 wing slope always produces strong winds youll need airplane can penetrate Once youve done comparisons have number choices Some Ive grown fond arent necessarily popular models today theyre certainly worth noting Northeast Sailplane Products Sparrow best picks moving Slope Soaring sports 65-inch wingspan 395-square-inch wing area employs SD 7080 airfoil great Sloping section all-around flying conditions Sparrow also has V-tail have eye Super Dragonfly DCU Aircraft also distributed Northeast Sailplane Products has long impressed its simplicity good overall performance uses tried-and-true Eppler 374 airfoil has 70-inch wingspan S Dragonfly employs fiberglass fuselage balsa-sheeted foam wings can built two-channel airplane utilizing ailerons elevator control Sig Manufacturing known worldwide great power models should also known two outstanding Slope models Ninja Samurai Ninja great transition model someone some previous flying experience kit features 58-inch-span foam-core wing its good aileron trainer aircraft definitely prepares its big brother high-energy Samurai 67-inch-span Samurai cuts through air fun penetration built speed fiberglass fuselage plywood-sheeted gray-foam wing model controlled two wingrotation systems No matter control method choose Samurai will test both lift flying skills feel Thermal field skills well-honed want jump Slope Soaring big way may want look some niche aircraft CR Aircraft R & R Products Slegers International have range models specifically designed niche flier Two aircraft note CR Aircraft 205 Camille Way Vista CA 92083 Contender Renegade Contender model nearly complete BALSASHEETS 3848 1/32x23344 1/16x23344 3/32x24053 1/8 x24337 3/16x25065 1/4 x26079 3/8 x230 42 78105 1/2 x295125 1/32x 333 45 3953 t/20x 333 45 3953 I/16x333 45 3953 3/32x339 54 4760 1/8 x347 65 5775 3/16x355 75 6890 1/4 x370 100 85115 5/16x398135 318 x 355 130 102150 1/2 x3115 155 13518t 3/4 x 319927t 1/32s450 70 5979 1/20x4St 70 5979 1/16x450 70 5979 3/32x459 90 7398 1/8 x468 100 83115 3/16x478 120 97135 1/4 x 495 136 135155 5/lOx 4162203 3/8 x4145 214 185247 1/2 x 4209 270 249290 WINGSKINS 3036 1/20x 12479535 1/16x 12479535 3/32x 12579645 MATCHED SHEETS 4248 3/32x4109125 1/8 x4129148 3/16x4144165 1/4 x4155178 SEND $100 FOR COMPLETE CATALOG BALSA STICKS 1/16 1/16xl/4 1/16x3/8 1/16x 1/2 3/32 SO 3/32 1/4 3/32x3/8 3/3211/2 1/850 1/8xl/4 1/8x3/8 I/B xl/2 3/16 SO 3/16xl/4 3/16x3/8 3/16xl/2 3/16x3/4 3/16 x 1 1/4 SO 1/4x3/8 1/41/2 1/4x3/4 1/4xl 5/16 SO 3/8 SO 3/8 xl/2 3/8x3/4 3/8xl 1/2 SO 1/2x3/4 1/2xl 5/8 SO 3/4 SQ TRAILING EDGE 1/8 xl/2 3/16 x3/4 1/4xl 5/16 x 1-1/14 3/8a 1-1/2 1/2x2 1/4x2 1/4a3 3/8x2 3/8x3 1/2x3 3848 10 10 11 15 09 12 13 17 09 1218 1319 1824 1219 1828 1826 2231 2642 3752 1926 2329 2535 3650 4567 2330 3039 3549 4658 5575 4255 5270 6589 5575 7590 38 25 30 35 45 49 79 65 95 79 115 135 OUFULCUCMLO38 12011/16x3699 1201/16x41035 1203/32a 3875 1153/32a4999 IS1/813775 101/8x4775 153/1613940 103/16a 4890 101/4s3765 101/4x41265 103/8x3920 53/8x4835 1 5 1/2x3605 5 1/2x41150 BUNDLEDEALS48 103/32x4950 5 1/8x4550 5 3/16x4650 5 1/4x4735 BALSASHEETS LIGHT 44LB3648 1/32x378119 1/20x378119 1/iSa 378119 3/32x393144 1/8 x3114175 3/16x3132202 1/4 x3157237 3/8 x3188307 1/2 x3235382 3/4 x3375519 1 x3532719 1/32x4123180 1/20x4123108 1/16x4123188 3/32x4149232 1/8 x4169262 3/16x4197390 1/4 x 4237332 3/8 x4357563 1/2 x4482688 ALL 44 LB WOOD SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY 5 PLY BIRCH122448 3/32 a6120225430 3/32 12225430750 1/8 16125245475 1/8 12245475835 1/4 16105215345 1/4 1 12215345650 3/8 16130240450 3/8 1 12240475850 1/216175 295 490 1/2112295 495 970 SUPERIOR LITE24 48 1/8x6 215 345 1/8112 345 850 LIFE PLY12 24 48 1/816 75 110 175 1/8x 12110 190 350 1/4x6 95 155 275 I/4x 12155 295 550 2mm & 25mm same price ax 1/8 3PLYBIRCH 122448 1/64x6 125235439 1/64112 235439850 1/32x6 95159299 1/32x12 180299550 1/1616 95159299 1/lOx 12 180299550 1/8 aS 95159299 1/8 a12 180299550 4 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/161 6109 215 315 3/16x 12215 345 625 HARD MAPLE 18 1/4x1/440 l/4x3/845 1/4x1/250 3/8x3/845 3/8aI/250 3/8x3/458 3/8x165 HARD MAPLE 3/8x1-1/2 1/2al/2 1/2x3/4 5/813/4 3/413/4 GROOVED LO MOUNTS 3/8a3/41/8 3/8s3/45/32 1/213/43/16 SPRUCE/BASS38 1/1611/418 3/3211/424 1/850 /811/4iu20 1/813/822 1/8xI/230 1/813/4A2 3/16S028 3/16a3/833 3/16x1/2LU43 3/16a3/465 1/4S034 1/4x3/840 1/411/2I.45 1/413/4P70 3/850.49 3/811/260 1/250.68 1/2x31475 SPRUCE TRIANGLES 3/813/8 1/2al/2 3/4x1/4 BIRCH DOWELS 1/8 3/18 1/4 5/18 3/8 18 90 65 68 75 82 12 45 45 50 48 25 33 25 26 32 40 65 38 44 57 74 50 58 65 93 69 77 90 100 36 47 64 81 38 14 17 19 25 35 1/411/4 3/813/8 1/2 xl/2 3/413/4 1xl 11/2111/2 2 x2 AILERONS36 1/4 xl48 1/4 1-1/455 1/4 11-1/262 1/4 1268 5/16x1-l/462 5/1611-1/264 5/18o272 3/8 1-1/468 3/8 1-1/270 3/8 x279 1/2 1-1/290 1/21290 EPOXY4-1/202 5 Minute425 15 Minate425 30 Misate425 2 Hour425 20 Miaxte429 INSTANT GLUE 1/2 os Thin t3F Ixz Thin OF 2 xx Thin OF 8oz Thin OF 1/2 oz Extra Thick 1 xx Extra Thick 2 oz Extra Thick 8oz Extra Thick DQBL/8SSIQ&EQAM 1/2 ox Thin OF oz Thin OF 2 Thin OF 2 oz Accelerator 8 oz Acc Refill Ext tips 6 Ext tips x tine 6 Cent ox States Ha,dlng Cheae 85leWepey UPS Add $495 COO INFO & HELP ORDER ONLY 24 HR FAX SEND MAIL LONE STAR MODELS lxxx exe PP APO FPO accept Visa MC Ileenee pesxnaI alecka asC0DO/%teelnTesanUlonenyxntyIAnwxadadeStlO0 806-745-63941-800-687-5555806-745-6483ORDERS TO RI 9 Box 437 LubboCk TX 79423 November1995 103 1/4-scale ASH-26 constructed Robbe kit kit features extensive prefabrication thorough set plans Span 1476 feet LARGEST SELECTION AAA GRADE CONTEST BALSA SFACTION GUARANTEED PED 100% 38 25 30 35 49 60 115 195 48 68 75 87 95 87 89 90 90 97 110 I15 125 902 669 669 869 669 840 185 300 550 1650 200 330 600 1800 365 665 1290 315 695 149 149 DALY-__K] 00 4338 Austin Blvd Island Park NV 11558 516-431-4127 516489-2682 FEATURING UTEWEGHT ENT CONDUIT TUBING QUICK LOCK SUP ON FITTINGS NO TOOLS BREAKDOWN MODELZ~6II Fits Cars & Can 0 F1NCLU~1 I3/41I dO $96 $130 I 10x10 $100 $135 Shipped UPS Add Amounts Below Unit Price SxlO& lOxIO Flat 440 314 & $45 IP 8x10 & lOxlO Peaked 435 3/4 & $45 P 10x20 Flat 464 3/4 & $73 1 10x20 Peeked $62 1 F~INCLUDE1 13/411 axlO $80 $110 I lOslO $85 $115 P3JP38P41FCF3 ~Co7 3/4-6003/4-6003f4-6503/4-4003/4-6003/4-6503/4-750 P800V-a0o1 900I 5001 800P-900 P1000 P4LP4DP5FFOOT PAD F03FOLBUNGlE 3/4-6003/4-6503/47503/46503/4-6003/4-600 P-900P9001000750500P-a WE MAMJFACTURF & STOO SEVER AL OTHER SYSTEMS & HAVE FLu ORE OF ACCESEORIES ALL WITh ThE VENDOR H MW CALL FAC OR MAt us io FLACE YOUR ORDER OR TO RECENE YOUR FREE CATALOG Tow Planes Scale Sailpianes Up Six Meters Available 1/375 ASW 27 KraUse Sailpianes Unlimited Ltd 63 East 82nd St New York NY 10028 12-879-1634 Fax 212-535-5295 1/375 DiSCUS Roebers 1/3 Salto Krause Ed Henry Box 581$995 St Peters MO 63376P & H~AA1I 1/385 ASK 18 Roke 1/45 ASK 21 Roedel other selected sailpianes wing rotator will certainly test ability four-point rolls pump out speed two-meter design using transition modified airfoil S 3016 wing area 420 square inches specifications claim wing loading 1724 ounces per square foot Contender will hot airplane slope Charlie Richardson owner CR Aircraft has another Slope modelthe Renegade best categorized 60inch-span Slope Racer Its built speed also nice-flying model Because Charlie eye cleanliness designed Renegade flies extremely well variety conditions Renegade composite modelit has molded epoxy/glass fuselage vacuum-bagged RG-15 wing wing balsa tail bolt doubt could go wrong buying either CR models company also has other models Slope flier interested give Charlie call 619 630-8775 RnR Products known Soaring circles manufacturer beautiful allmolded models like Synergy Genesis RnR also has some excellent Slope models such Evolution twometer design would satisfy modeler wants make transition Slope Soaring RnR now offers all-molded 60-inch Slope Racer Revolution manufacture all-molded aircraft ensures quality control may recognize RnR manufacturer F3B models Thermal Soaring models make very good Slope Racers RnR good place turn Slope model whether transition model dedicated Slope Racer Rich Spicer Rs RnR dedicated slope racer knowledgeable about Sloping general have questions about Sloping RnR model contact RnR 1120 Wrigley Way Milpitas CA 95035 F3B models make good Slope Racers because have slope what 104 Model Aviation UP CANOPIES $29900 lOxlO LIGHTWEIGHT $39900 lOxlO HEAVYWEIGHT Sets Up Less 30 Seconds No Tools Required Other Sizes 8x8 10x15 10x20 COSIP ete-- flOW available attractive book gentle hmor MICROHENRYS portray real heart soul radio control model airplane flyers ThE MODEL WIVES LOVEEM Small Airfoil Technology Efficient scimitar shaped blades undercamber develop higher thrust lower RPMs Lower dB noise levels per pound thrust Available now seventeen sizes come spring summer 95 8x456 9x567 10x5678 11x678 12x68 13x81O MASIER AIRSCREW WINDSOR PROPELLER COMPANYSASE free catalog 3219 Monier Circle ho Cordova CA95742 F3B models have flat field have go fast straight line turn fast around pylon retain much energy possible during turn straightaways new highperformance Thermal models bridge gap between Thermal Duration F3B performance make excellent Slope Soarers new breed models can penetrate have good roll rates will carry ballast strong have good lift-todrag ratios Sky Hawk designed Mark Allen available Slegers International just example though model has 116-inch wingspan its still excellent choice Slope enthusiast advised Sky Hawk all-out aerobatic model Rather meets needs want search out thermals its SD 7037 5 7012 airfoil 5 7012 Dr Michael Selig designed go headto-head RG-15 airfoilthis model going have trouble moving out pushed get catalog write Slegers International Route 15 Wharton NJ 07885 Tel 201 366-0880 Almost airplane designed Soaring capable Slope Soaring However Slope Soaring has special requirements just Thermal Soaring does Interestingly latest race results California show Synergy 91s Maverick Spectrum couple original designs taking top honors youre looking design will allow transition Slope Soaring dont leave possibilities out Study examples Ive mentioned think about Thermal Duration model might able take advantage lift produced bump mound mountain backyard its 1 OClock E-Z silt WWll P-38 P-4U Now 4U Uorsair Pedal Planes will have much fun building 3-6 year old will have Flyingit Kit includes full-sized patterns complete Instructions color nhritri tel nf B world soaring like youve never seen before Scale Slope & FAI new quarterly magozine covering world R/C soaring e ond slope thermal durotion ond FAI events intense grophic format informotion accurate os well os educotionol youll find technicol orticles building tips 3views scole documentation oirfoils modeler interviews competition news plan features great deal general interest flying news yeor subscription lust $1 995 f$2495 Canada & Europe $2995 Asiaf Please make payment check money order US funds Scale Slope & FAt Visa Mastercard Include card number expiration date signaturel phone 15091 627-0456 Scale Slope & FAI PO Box 4267 W Richland WA 99353 USA Box 1063 Lorain Ohio 44055 MICROJ Phone 216 282-8354 16 Clipper rcraft [~~4osqutt9j Big Flying Scale Kits Over Two Foot Span * Piper Cub$1895 * Stinson 125$1895 * Piper PA-lB$1895 * Jodel$1895 Semi-Scale Kits 002 Rubber Power 22 Span * Taylorcraft$1195 * Stinson Voyager $1 195 * PC-B Porter 195 Contest-Sport Kits * Hornet Embryo .$1195 * Hornet P-30 795 Fits P-30 & Pee Wee Rules Outdoor Peanut Scale Kits 13 Span * Cub$995 * Stinson 125$995 * Vagabond$995 * Farman$995 * Jodel$995 * Fike$1095 1/2 R/O Gas Electric Kits Fits Astro 035 Taylororaft3gg5 Stinson 12539g5 HARD TO FIND ITEMS Brown 002 Motors Accessories Over 20 Sizes Rubber Stripl Japanese Tissue Super Fine Balsa Sheets & Strips Add 10% Shipping Minimum Shipping CATALOG $200 November1995 105 areiil $400 P & H add 6/ sales tax Specify Pin wanted Flight Line Toys PO Bos 3484 Sorinatield MO 65808 IKON offers largest selection giant scale kits world 1/4 SUALE 95 1/4 URLL tlb order kits call 1-800-327-7198 log fine kits send $400 Idaho Residents Add 5% State Sales Tax

Author: W. Byers


Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/11
Page Numbers: 102, 103, 104, 105

RADIO CONTROL SLOPE SOARING About four weeks ago received call enthusiastic beginner wanted know what kind model purchase transition Slope Soaring discussed issues related kind flying wanted arrived what hope good decision him Afterward flier encouraged share insights other modelers might also same predicament First however let tell about project Im just finishing up -scale Robbe ASH-26 purchased model few months back Hobby Hangar 153 Lloyd Ave Florence KY 41402 Tel [606] 283-5746 very good price model arrived quite impressed quality completeness kit Moreover excited about building model aspect ratio 28 glide angle match After months care mention finally finished 26 easy kit build because its extensive prefabrication thorough plan set Im looking forward doing some crosscountry flying task seem always get stuck covering Its funny because once start task generally enjoy process starting can chore Anything helps get process can real motivator An item does just 21st Century covering iron received about year ago Jeff Troy Coverite Since covering iron tool modelers use day its somewhat maligned As covered ASH-26 realized just much take iron granted Ive learned error ways now recognize just special Coverite iron isit quite simply best have ever usedIt has several handy features including great heat control nice contours getting around tough corners built-in stand best nonstick surface Ive ever used Coverite iron made covering 1476-foot wings ASH-26 breeze andfun too Coverite products available through hobby distributors Coverites catalog 21st Century Film has best coverings ever made copy catalog write Coverite 420 Babylon Rd Horsham PA 19044 Lets discuss what think some pretty good models individual wants make transition Slope SoaringIve seen flown different RC sailplanesfrom all-foam ready-to-fly throw-away model /3-scale all-glass super sailplane However some fun Ive has inexpensive intermediate models models serve well Slope transition models also introduce modeler whole new world Soaringthe best Soaring model elevator rudder control has top list new Slope Soaring modeler Such models encompass variety aircraft such Great Planes Spirit 100 Goldberg Gentle Lady models category its hard say better another two kind stand out Other models Ive flown love Olympic 100 Sagitta 600 Some bit dated long get new modelers hobby theyre serving purpose New pilots will become discouraged wreck beautiful hard control super airplane first trip slope Beginners transition fliers should learn basics good rudder-and-elevator model before moving Slope hot rod youre reasonably accomplished Thermal flier looking move Slope Soaring may want look little farther first model Decide what kind Sloping want do want aerobatics race speed runs fly Scale power slope soar PSS just float around light air Look available models match conditions skills Analyze slope intend flyingan all-glass airplane wont last long landing rocks trees bushes 102 Model Aviation heast Sailplane Products Sparrow excellent choice move Slope Soaring Span 65 inches wing area 395-square inches SD 7080 airfoil all-molded Cobra-R 60-inch-wingspan Sloper Windspiel Models Wing has RG-15 airfoil competitive Renegade CR Aircraft designed 60-inch Slope Racing class Vacuum-bagged RG-15 wing slope always produces strong winds youll need airplane can penetrate Once youve done comparisons have number choices Some Ive grown fond arent necessarily popular models today theyre certainly worth noting Northeast Sailplane Products Sparrow best picks moving Slope Soaring sports 65-inch wingspan 395-square-inch wing area employs SD 7080 airfoil great Sloping section all-around flying conditions Sparrow also has V-tail have eye Super Dragonfly DCU Aircraft also distributed Northeast Sailplane Products has long impressed its simplicity good overall performance uses tried-and-true Eppler 374 airfoil has 70-inch wingspan S Dragonfly employs fiberglass fuselage balsa-sheeted foam wings can built two-channel airplane utilizing ailerons elevator control Sig Manufacturing known worldwide great power models should also known two outstanding Slope models Ninja Samurai Ninja great transition model someone some previous flying experience kit features 58-inch-span foam-core wing its good aileron trainer aircraft definitely prepares its big brother high-energy Samurai 67-inch-span Samurai cuts through air fun penetration built speed fiberglass fuselage plywood-sheeted gray-foam wing model controlled two wingrotation systems No matter control method choose Samurai will test both lift flying skills feel Thermal field skills well-honed want jump Slope Soaring big way may want look some niche aircraft CR Aircraft R & R Products Slegers International have range models specifically designed niche flier Two aircraft note CR Aircraft 205 Camille Way Vista CA 92083 Contender Renegade Contender model nearly complete BALSASHEETS 3848 1/32x23344 1/16x23344 3/32x24053 1/8 x24337 3/16x25065 1/4 x26079 3/8 x230 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