RADIO CONTROL SLOPE SOARING TAKEOFFS ARE OPTIONAL LANDINGS compulsory perhaps oldest poignant aviation truisms Youre risking life models isnt much solace youre gluing glassing back together airplane looks like Gerhard Marcks sculpture like works except dont fly basically three ways Slope airplanes damaged Midair collisionsthey happen Stupidity knew wasnt enough altitude left last big loop right ridge Landings can gain almost total control especially home slope Lets take look delicate Slope task landings think three forms landing approaches backfield ridgeline slope-face Landing protocol probably established home slope though vociferous camps may argue about technique best often has type size airplanes being flown Ridgeline landings norm local slope because site suitable Backfield landings Youre coming final approach setting down flat area behind slope hazardous approach unless site ideai ridgeline very soft round theres substantial flat area behind larger aircraft technique often choice scary Its definitely worst air slope has offer because rotors generated wash slope lift air can stirred up considerably particularly strong winds downdraft rotors can literally drop aircraft generous altitude experience larger aircraft quite prone destruction still vulnerable Ive got buddys Two-Meter aerobatic airplanes shop prove backfield landing safety precautions Ive ever taken take downwind leg approach high far back possible find cleaner air get set up use steep descent angle until just before flare out ground level will set head quick descent mentality leaving prepared inevitable downward bumps place resist temptation chase pitch axis elevator stall its going take good bit altitude recover youre too slow approach land short youre too fast risk damaging flying buddies skulls whizzing back out onto slope behind pilots area Ridgeline landings predictable kind moderate- sharp-edged slopes require about three times airplanes wingspan flat area behind ridge complete safety youre flying lightweight airframe best bet handcatching technique isnt great round-edged slopes such Los Banos Miguelito still workable approach starts down slope flying upward shallow climb parallel hill riding over ridge landing parallel ridge just back greatest thing about about slope-face approach described later can scrub go around again until last second before commit touching downsomething will seldom enjoy backfield approach also allows great deal flexibility different lift conditions airframes nut technique airspeed management dropping below top-ofslope level coming up landing area steady gentle climb can quickly buru excess airspeed controlled manner near stall speed rise up ridge level slide inches above ground never have fly through violent rotor just behind ridge because come underneath boundary layer slower-moving air 108 Model Aviation 27s backfield landing final stages Downward pitch angle has ample airspeed cut through turbulence behind ridgeline Joe Wurts hand-catches Ruffneck Comanche after ridgeline approach Groundspeed almost zero catching practical safe Laguna Niguel Slope Soaring Guild Field Contrasted Los Banos has very sharp break slope flat Foreground carpet runway ridgeline approach right ground level Didnt bleed enough speed way up No problemyoure launch height have plenty altitude turn back out wind instant airspeed can go around try again feel youve slowed too much Level out make couple passes along slope get some altitude back shoot approach time Did get low lift quit takes third option like slope-face landing two kinds conditionsno-lift oh-my-gawd lift approach seems risky surface after practice familiarization airplane can become second nature object have airplane climbing up face slope contouring AMA Model Video Productions has produced two-tape collectors set 1996 Nationals Celebration Eagles Wouldnt exciting own piece AMA history Order video today Order Mail Phone Credit Card Check Mail AMA Nats Video Supply Services 5151 East Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Enclose $2995 /H single tape orders $1995 Fax Orders 765 289-4248 Attn Supply Service Produced AMA Model Video Productions I1ISAI ase allow two weeks delivery Pr September 1997 109 Look wing flexl Rotors behind theGary Brokaws scratch-built Bergfalke slopes ridgeline can literally pound yourLos Banos Note background slopes softairplane groundedged contour photos Shelby Sanders F7F Tigercat Wingspan68 inches Wing area807 sqinches Engines45-75 61-91 4 stroke Weight12-l4lbs Radio4 6 channel $34999 P51B Mustang Wingspan57 inches Wing area5635 sqinches Engine60-75/91-120 4 stroke Weight75 85 lbs Radio4 6 channel $17499 rw 1Ohes etc sall f-U Q 0 444* 4oA4 Working Tomorrows Technology 140 S Camino Seco #415 Tucson AZ 85710 Phone/FAX 520 886-3678 HTTP //membersaobcom/jrcustomllndexhtml Easy hand starts Slower smoother Idle & mid-range LightweIght- 3 oz les8 battery pack Better top end power Easy Install achining wiring required Can Installed minutes hand toels electronic parts installed small rugge.. 1 5/8 x 1 3/16 No moving parts wear out got out aujusomeno new lignoweight machined aluminum flywheel Timing adjustable few degrees fine tune engineVoei7 have cemplete ignitlen systems McCulleeh Ryobi Spark weed eater engines accessories parts available for4tgneinn ignition engine Custom installation available1StenhI ana oniy tive minutes can upgrade stan dard Futaba Airtronics servos ball bearing servos new EMS Ball Bearing Conversion Kit New case tops accurately molded super tough glass filled fuel-proof Celcon include top quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaft * Stops case top and/or plastic bushing wear * Prevents output gear shaft shimmy * Reduces friction improves servo centering * Enhances performance airplanes boats & cars * Mandatory helicopter servos * Free output arm provided case top * Guaranteed against breakage year pay $3995 $2995 $BC-1 Fits FUTABA S28/Sl28 S38/S138 S48/S148 Servos set 4$2595 2As above set 1$695 SL-3Fits AIRTRONICS 94102 Servos set 4$2595 C-4As above set 1$695 BBC-5Ball Bearing Only JR 501 507 RCDAPOLLO 05 10 FOCUS HS300 HS500 ACE 330342 342HS TOWER TS-51 Servos set 4$1995 * Add $300 5hipping Handling orders 114 692-1393 info Only california Residents Add 775% Sales Tax 800 845-8978 Orders Only VISA MASTERCARD Accepted closely doing 1800 stall-turn touchdown pointed back down-slope wind lift has quit hopelessly low hill slope-face landing good way achieve safe landing face slope method good big air since gives maximum opportunity recovery normal flight coming too hot keeps completely out rotor behind ridge since never go during procedure Ideally end up airplane pointing down hill positioned within short distance top ridgeline slope-face far favorite approach round-edged hills windy days youll able hover down last few feet feather-soft touchdown right ridge gently working airplane judicious use elevator flaps crow mode youre equipped much fun may extend time enjoy airplane hovering complete control zero groundspeed right ridge few feet away hills new watch locals see what approaches look like gauge judgement no locals around decide mostly based shape hill obstacles slope-face landings nearly hill becomes flyable trees right ridgeline Im flying airplane Im comfortable doing low altitude stall turns foamie best cure surprises practice Try shoot consistent accurate approaches Habituation good technique will save real emergency happens Have ever tried express spirit Radio Control soaring friend relative couldnt quite put words Endless Lft video produced Paul Naton Encinitas CA can talking film chronicles Pauls 1996 trip around United States looking new unusual places flyboy did find em Paul champion Slope handlaunch pilot demonstrates skills beautifully tape gives some excellent tips suggestions exploring unlikely flying sites might never have considered tape may inspire jaded slopehead will amaze uninitiated digitally edited imagery stunning its professionally produced excellent soundtrack capably narrated Paul himself $3995 video available through Northeast Sailplane Products 16 Kirby Lane Williston VT 05495 Tel 802 658-9482 CR High Performance Products 205 Camille Way Vista CA 92083 direct Paul Naton 3491 Ocean View Encinitas CA 92024 Tel 619 634-2348 Lina0 Czech-MP JET 061 Plain Bearing Glow 5000 5500 6000 Ball Bearing Glow 650070007500 Ball Bearing Diesel 650070007500 Allenginen include silencer Add $500 P&H per Order Visa & M/C OK 7iSdS e4e Sddia Ses Carison Engine Imports- 814 E Marconi Ave Phoenix Az USA 85022- Ph/Fax 602-863-1684 12 PR 12LS 145 P have Pipes Headers Mounts stock UAV Inc 800-294-9506
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/09
Page Numbers: 108, 109, 110
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/09
Page Numbers: 108, 109, 110
RADIO CONTROL SLOPE SOARING TAKEOFFS ARE OPTIONAL LANDINGS compulsory perhaps oldest poignant aviation truisms Youre risking life models isnt much solace youre gluing glassing back together airplane looks like Gerhard Marcks sculpture like works except dont fly basically three ways Slope airplanes damaged Midair collisionsthey happen Stupidity knew wasnt enough altitude left last big loop right ridge Landings can gain almost total control especially home slope Lets take look delicate Slope task landings think three forms landing approaches backfield ridgeline slope-face Landing protocol probably established home slope though vociferous camps may argue about technique best often has type size airplanes being flown Ridgeline landings norm local slope because site suitable Backfield landings Youre coming final approach setting down flat area behind slope hazardous approach unless site ideai ridgeline very soft round theres substantial flat area behind larger aircraft technique often choice scary Its definitely worst air slope has offer because rotors generated wash slope lift air can stirred up considerably particularly strong winds downdraft rotors can literally drop aircraft generous altitude experience larger aircraft quite prone destruction still vulnerable Ive got buddys Two-Meter aerobatic airplanes shop prove backfield landing safety precautions Ive ever taken take downwind leg approach high far back possible find cleaner air get set up use steep descent angle until just before flare out ground level will set head quick descent mentality leaving prepared inevitable downward bumps place resist temptation chase pitch axis elevator stall its going take good bit altitude recover youre too slow approach land short youre too fast risk damaging flying buddies skulls whizzing back out onto slope behind pilots area Ridgeline landings predictable kind moderate- sharp-edged slopes require about three times airplanes wingspan flat area behind ridge complete safety youre flying lightweight airframe best bet handcatching technique isnt great round-edged slopes such Los Banos Miguelito still workable approach starts down slope flying upward shallow climb parallel hill riding over ridge landing parallel ridge just back greatest thing about about slope-face approach described later can scrub go around again until last second before commit touching downsomething will seldom enjoy backfield approach also allows great deal flexibility different lift conditions airframes nut technique airspeed management dropping below top-ofslope level coming up landing area steady gentle climb can quickly buru excess airspeed controlled manner near stall speed rise up ridge level slide inches above ground never have fly through violent rotor just behind ridge because come underneath boundary layer slower-moving air 108 Model Aviation 27s backfield landing final stages Downward pitch angle has ample airspeed cut through turbulence behind ridgeline Joe Wurts hand-catches Ruffneck Comanche after ridgeline approach Groundspeed almost zero catching practical safe Laguna Niguel Slope Soaring Guild Field Contrasted Los Banos has very sharp break slope flat Foreground carpet runway ridgeline approach right ground level Didnt bleed enough speed way up No problemyoure launch height have plenty altitude turn back out wind instant airspeed can go around try again feel youve slowed too much Level out make couple passes along slope get some altitude back shoot approach time Did get low lift quit takes third option like slope-face landing two kinds conditionsno-lift oh-my-gawd lift approach seems risky surface after practice familiarization airplane can become second nature object have airplane climbing up face slope contouring AMA Model Video Productions has produced two-tape collectors set 1996 Nationals Celebration Eagles Wouldnt exciting own piece AMA history Order video today Order Mail Phone Credit Card Check Mail AMA Nats Video Supply Services 5151 East Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Enclose $2995 /H single tape orders $1995 Fax Orders 765 289-4248 Attn Supply Service Produced AMA Model Video Productions I1ISAI ase allow two weeks delivery Pr September 1997 109 Look wing flexl Rotors behind theGary Brokaws scratch-built Bergfalke slopes ridgeline can literally pound yourLos Banos Note background slopes softairplane groundedged contour photos Shelby Sanders F7F Tigercat Wingspan68 inches Wing area807 sqinches Engines45-75 61-91 4 stroke Weight12-l4lbs Radio4 6 channel $34999 P51B Mustang Wingspan57 inches Wing area5635 sqinches Engine60-75/91-120 4 stroke Weight75 85 lbs Radio4 6 channel $17499 rw 1Ohes etc sall f-U Q 0 444* 4oA4 Working Tomorrows Technology 140 S Camino Seco #415 Tucson AZ 85710 Phone/FAX 520 886-3678 HTTP //membersaobcom/jrcustomllndexhtml Easy hand starts Slower smoother Idle & mid-range LightweIght- 3 oz les8 battery pack Better top end power Easy Install achining wiring required Can Installed minutes hand toels electronic parts installed small rugge.. 1 5/8 x 1 3/16 No moving parts wear out got out aujusomeno new lignoweight machined aluminum flywheel Timing adjustable few degrees fine tune engineVoei7 have cemplete ignitlen systems McCulleeh Ryobi Spark weed eater engines accessories parts available for4tgneinn ignition engine Custom installation available1StenhI ana oniy tive minutes can upgrade stan dard Futaba Airtronics servos ball bearing servos new EMS Ball Bearing Conversion Kit New case tops accurately molded super tough glass filled fuel-proof Celcon include top quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaft * Stops case top and/or plastic bushing wear * Prevents output gear shaft shimmy * Reduces friction improves servo centering * Enhances performance airplanes boats & cars * Mandatory helicopter servos * Free output arm provided case top * Guaranteed against breakage year pay $3995 $2995 $BC-1 Fits FUTABA S28/Sl28 S38/S138 S48/S148 Servos set 4$2595 2As above set 1$695 SL-3Fits AIRTRONICS 94102 Servos set 4$2595 C-4As above set 1$695 BBC-5Ball Bearing Only JR 501 507 RCDAPOLLO 05 10 FOCUS HS300 HS500 ACE 330342 342HS TOWER TS-51 Servos set 4$1995 * Add $300 5hipping Handling orders 114 692-1393 info Only california Residents Add 775% Sales Tax 800 845-8978 Orders Only VISA MASTERCARD Accepted closely doing 1800 stall-turn touchdown pointed back down-slope wind lift has quit hopelessly low hill slope-face landing good way achieve safe landing face slope method good big air since gives maximum opportunity recovery normal flight coming too hot keeps completely out rotor behind ridge since never go during procedure Ideally end up airplane pointing down hill positioned within short distance top ridgeline slope-face far favorite approach round-edged hills windy days youll able hover down last few feet feather-soft touchdown right ridge gently working airplane judicious use elevator flaps crow mode youre equipped much fun may extend time enjoy airplane hovering complete control zero groundspeed right ridge few feet away hills new watch locals see what approaches look like gauge judgement no locals around decide mostly based shape hill obstacles slope-face landings nearly hill becomes flyable trees right ridgeline Im flying airplane Im comfortable doing low altitude stall turns foamie best cure surprises practice Try shoot consistent accurate approaches Habituation good technique will save real emergency happens Have ever tried express spirit Radio Control soaring friend relative couldnt quite put words Endless Lft video produced Paul Naton Encinitas CA can talking film chronicles Pauls 1996 trip around United States looking new unusual places flyboy did find em Paul champion Slope handlaunch pilot demonstrates skills beautifully tape gives some excellent tips suggestions exploring unlikely flying sites might never have considered tape may inspire jaded slopehead will amaze uninitiated digitally edited imagery stunning its professionally produced excellent soundtrack capably narrated Paul himself $3995 video available through Northeast Sailplane Products 16 Kirby Lane Williston VT 05495 Tel 802 658-9482 CR High Performance Products 205 Camille Way Vista CA 92083 direct Paul Naton 3491 Ocean View Encinitas CA 92024 Tel 619 634-2348 Lina0 Czech-MP JET 061 Plain Bearing Glow 5000 5500 6000 Ball Bearing Glow 650070007500 Ball Bearing Diesel 650070007500 Allenginen include silencer Add $500 P&H per Order Visa & M/C OK 7iSdS e4e Sddia Ses Carison Engine Imports- 814 E Marconi Ave Phoenix Az USA 85022- Ph/Fax 602-863-1684 12 PR 12LS 145 P have Pipes Headers Mounts stock UAV Inc 800-294-9506
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/09
Page Numbers: 108, 109, 110
RADIO CONTROL SLOPE SOARING TAKEOFFS ARE OPTIONAL LANDINGS compulsory perhaps oldest poignant aviation truisms Youre risking life models isnt much solace youre gluing glassing back together airplane looks like Gerhard Marcks sculpture like works except dont fly basically three ways Slope airplanes damaged Midair collisionsthey happen Stupidity knew wasnt enough altitude left last big loop right ridge Landings can gain almost total control especially home slope Lets take look delicate Slope task landings think three forms landing approaches backfield ridgeline slope-face Landing protocol probably established home slope though vociferous camps may argue about technique best often has type size airplanes being flown Ridgeline landings norm local slope because site suitable Backfield landings Youre coming final approach setting down flat area behind slope hazardous approach unless site ideai ridgeline very soft round theres substantial flat area behind larger aircraft technique often choice scary Its definitely worst air slope has offer because rotors generated wash slope lift air can stirred up considerably particularly strong winds downdraft rotors can literally drop aircraft generous altitude experience larger aircraft quite prone destruction still vulnerable Ive got buddys Two-Meter aerobatic airplanes shop prove backfield landing safety precautions Ive ever taken take downwind leg approach high far back possible find cleaner air get set up use steep descent angle until just before flare out ground level will set head quick descent mentality leaving prepared inevitable downward bumps place resist temptation chase pitch axis elevator stall its going take good bit altitude recover youre too slow approach land short youre too fast risk damaging flying buddies skulls whizzing back out onto slope behind pilots area Ridgeline landings predictable kind moderate- sharp-edged slopes require about three times airplanes wingspan flat area behind ridge complete safety youre flying lightweight airframe best bet handcatching technique isnt great round-edged slopes such Los Banos Miguelito still workable approach starts down slope flying upward shallow climb parallel hill riding over ridge landing parallel ridge just back greatest thing about about slope-face approach described later can scrub go around again until last second before commit touching downsomething will seldom enjoy backfield approach also allows great deal flexibility different lift conditions airframes nut technique airspeed management dropping below top-ofslope level coming up landing area steady gentle climb can quickly buru excess airspeed controlled manner near stall speed rise up ridge level slide inches above ground never have fly through violent rotor just behind ridge because come underneath boundary layer slower-moving air 108 Model Aviation 27s backfield landing final stages Downward pitch angle has ample airspeed cut through turbulence behind ridgeline Joe Wurts hand-catches Ruffneck Comanche after ridgeline approach Groundspeed almost zero catching practical safe Laguna Niguel Slope Soaring Guild Field Contrasted Los Banos has very sharp break slope flat Foreground carpet runway ridgeline approach right ground level Didnt bleed enough speed way up No problemyoure launch height have plenty altitude turn back out wind instant airspeed can go around try again feel youve slowed too much Level out make couple passes along slope get some altitude back shoot approach time Did get low lift quit takes third option like slope-face landing two kinds conditionsno-lift oh-my-gawd lift approach seems risky surface after practice familiarization airplane can become second nature object have airplane climbing up face slope contouring AMA Model Video Productions has produced two-tape collectors set 1996 Nationals Celebration Eagles Wouldnt exciting own piece AMA history Order video today Order Mail Phone Credit Card Check Mail AMA Nats Video Supply Services 5151 East Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Enclose $2995 /H single tape orders $1995 Fax Orders 765 289-4248 Attn Supply Service Produced AMA Model Video Productions I1ISAI ase allow two weeks delivery Pr September 1997 109 Look wing flexl Rotors behind theGary Brokaws scratch-built Bergfalke slopes ridgeline can literally pound yourLos Banos Note background slopes softairplane groundedged contour photos Shelby Sanders F7F Tigercat Wingspan68 inches Wing area807 sqinches Engines45-75 61-91 4 stroke Weight12-l4lbs Radio4 6 channel $34999 P51B Mustang Wingspan57 inches Wing area5635 sqinches Engine60-75/91-120 4 stroke Weight75 85 lbs Radio4 6 channel $17499 rw 1Ohes etc sall f-U Q 0 444* 4oA4 Working Tomorrows Technology 140 S Camino Seco #415 Tucson AZ 85710 Phone/FAX 520 886-3678 HTTP //membersaobcom/jrcustomllndexhtml Easy hand starts Slower smoother Idle & mid-range LightweIght- 3 oz les8 battery pack Better top end power Easy Install achining wiring required Can Installed minutes hand toels electronic parts installed small rugge.. 1 5/8 x 1 3/16 No moving parts wear out got out aujusomeno new lignoweight machined aluminum flywheel Timing adjustable few degrees fine tune engineVoei7 have cemplete ignitlen systems McCulleeh Ryobi Spark weed eater engines accessories parts available for4tgneinn ignition engine Custom installation available1StenhI ana oniy tive minutes can upgrade stan dard Futaba Airtronics servos ball bearing servos new EMS Ball Bearing Conversion Kit New case tops accurately molded super tough glass filled fuel-proof Celcon include top quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaft * Stops case top and/or plastic bushing wear * Prevents output gear shaft shimmy * Reduces friction improves servo centering * Enhances performance airplanes boats & cars * Mandatory helicopter servos * Free output arm provided case top * Guaranteed against breakage year pay $3995 $2995 $BC-1 Fits FUTABA S28/Sl28 S38/S138 S48/S148 Servos set 4$2595 2As above set 1$695 SL-3Fits AIRTRONICS 94102 Servos set 4$2595 C-4As above set 1$695 BBC-5Ball Bearing Only JR 501 507 RCDAPOLLO 05 10 FOCUS HS300 HS500 ACE 330342 342HS TOWER TS-51 Servos set 4$1995 * Add $300 5hipping Handling orders 114 692-1393 info Only california Residents Add 775% Sales Tax 800 845-8978 Orders Only VISA MASTERCARD Accepted closely doing 1800 stall-turn touchdown pointed back down-slope wind lift has quit hopelessly low hill slope-face landing good way achieve safe landing face slope method good big air since gives maximum opportunity recovery normal flight coming too hot keeps completely out rotor behind ridge since never go during procedure Ideally end up airplane pointing down hill positioned within short distance top ridgeline slope-face far favorite approach round-edged hills windy days youll able hover down last few feet feather-soft touchdown right ridge gently working airplane judicious use elevator flaps crow mode youre equipped much fun may extend time enjoy airplane hovering complete control zero groundspeed right ridge few feet away hills new watch locals see what approaches look like gauge judgement no locals around decide mostly based shape hill obstacles slope-face landings nearly hill becomes flyable trees right ridgeline Im flying airplane Im comfortable doing low altitude stall turns foamie best cure surprises practice Try shoot consistent accurate approaches Habituation good technique will save real emergency happens Have ever tried express spirit Radio Control soaring friend relative couldnt quite put words Endless Lft video produced Paul Naton Encinitas CA can talking film chronicles Pauls 1996 trip around United States looking new unusual places flyboy did find em Paul champion Slope handlaunch pilot demonstrates skills beautifully tape gives some excellent tips suggestions exploring unlikely flying sites might never have considered tape may inspire jaded slopehead will amaze uninitiated digitally edited imagery stunning its professionally produced excellent soundtrack capably narrated Paul himself $3995 video available through Northeast Sailplane Products 16 Kirby Lane Williston VT 05495 Tel 802 658-9482 CR High Performance Products 205 Camille Way Vista CA 92083 direct Paul Naton 3491 Ocean View Encinitas CA 92024 Tel 619 634-2348 Lina0 Czech-MP JET 061 Plain Bearing Glow 5000 5500 6000 Ball Bearing Glow 650070007500 Ball Bearing Diesel 650070007500 Allenginen include silencer Add $500 P&H per Order Visa & M/C OK 7iSdS e4e Sddia Ses Carison Engine Imports- 814 E Marconi Ave Phoenix Az USA 85022- Ph/Fax 602-863-1684 12 PR 12LS 145 P have Pipes Headers Mounts stock UAV Inc 800-294-9506
