RADIO CONTROL SOARING U THE LEAGUE OF SILENT FLIGHT LSF has named Soaring Special Interest Group SIC AMA role LSF will represent interests RC Soaring pilots AMA will shoulder much work involved staging AMA/LSF National Championships LSF Soaring Achievement Program has helped become proficient pilot especially true starting out RC Soaring five-step LSF program begins basic sailplane piloting skills include making accurate landing inside 10-foot circle five-minute thermal flight 15-minute slope flight Level program leads up contest wins two-hour thermal flights five-kilometer declared-goaland-return flights Level Five LSF Level Five award significant achievementthe mark competent well-rounded sailplane pilot 87 RC Soaring pilots world have reached level also learned LSF puts awfully good contest judging 1995 AMA/LSF Nationals Muncie well-planned wellorganized wellrun didnt hear many_ complaints about event think pilots looking forward LSF-run contests get broader picture significance LSF working AMA SIC E-mail interview Bob Steele LSF President Bob please summarize LSFs objectives LSFs objectives recognize individual proficiency accomplishment through defined program standard performance criteria Soaring Accomplishments Program also foster support phases sporting competitive activity RC model sailplanes objectives particular board strictly adhere bylaws encourage participation forms LSF activity provide bestpossible service individual member will LSF being appointed AMA Soaring SJG benefit LSF will benefit AMA Benefit LSF will probably give Cutting crescent slot all-movingthe LSF board some significant input horizontal stabilizer doesnt have bethe rule-making process since contest difficult see textboard members LSFers also run Nats should make job running very best contest possible simpler since now permanent site such contest permanent logistical support effort Benefit AMA now have real live organization supporting Nats effort What differences will individual RC Soaring pilots see attend Nats will continue see tightly run yet very pleasant enjoyable contest want see costs go down fun go up dont attend should least find costs stabilized books always black itself means good service Please say little about individual achievement program point view LSF leadership Soaring Accomplishments Program heart soul LSF used throughout world standard other achievement programs measured As such its support important thing program virtually unchanged 78 Model Aviation 4The League Silent Flight LSF AMA Special Interest Group RC Soaring Text details Achievement Program K Make wooden tool guide motor tool Fitted completed slot Work slowly conservatively its easy elevator main pivot will act like compass guide cutter increase size slot later needed founded 1969 will changed new board Aside Nats what kinds support does LSF offer regional local contests years LSF has supported LSF Regionals Basically locally run contests LSF supplies trophies fee Lately have very attractive crystal mugs engraved LSF logo contests sanctioned unsanctioned recognized LSF points long three chances score minimum number people compete level member trying achieve What can individual fliers support LSF Easy Strive Five Level Five help encourage flying buddies participate also Thanks Bob view relationship between AMA LSF Thanks also volunteer effort put forth other LSF board members contest volunteers LSF membership source pride camaraderie open interested Soaring pilot join have sign declaration interest LSF principles goals LSF model low-overhead organizationits run volunteers arent dues operations funded transaction fees time write LSF youll need enclose $2 cash check stamps requests pay requests dont pay anything Additional funds come contest entry fees sale clothing other souvenir-type items LSFs address League Silent Flight 10173 St Joe Rd Fort Wayne IN 46835 E-mail addresses some LSF officers Bob Steele President LSFPRES @aolcom John Vennerholm Secretary 721321251 @compuservecom Cal Posthuma Treasurer 73027520@compuservecom LSF World Wide Web home-page address htrp/ourworldcompuservecomlhomepages/ calplsf/ Crescent Slot How-To sailplane all-moving horizontal stabilizer has bellcrank inside fin must have accurately cut slot allow positioning pin move up down dont plan bit work carefully its easy end up big ugly hole dont ask know want clean crescentshaped slot try method cutting slot motor tool taught master builder Bob Powers 1 Install bellcrank pivot wire support structure fin fin post youll need bellcrank pivot out way youre cutting hole 2 Make tool guide wood end has hole diameter stabilizer pivot wire other end has hole shank motor tool distance between holes spacing between stabilizer wires its easily measured inserting wires stabilizer half 3 Mark upper lower limits crescent slot fin estimated amount travel needed Start small its easy lengthen slot later 4 Fix end guide slipping over stabilizer pivot wire inserted its working location fin 5 Carefully cut slot using small round cutting tool Again work conservativelyyou can always widen 80 Model Aviation SK-21 towed skyward Piper Pawnee historic Harris Hill glider port Elmira New York ASK-21 tow Scale model gliders RC aero-tow launching will covered future columns slot later slot width varied wiggling motor tool side side cuts 6 cutting tool may leave frayed edge fiberglass Keviar After hardening frayed edges cyanoacrylate CyA glue clean up knife blade round file Pearls Soaring Wisdom Mark Howard Rocky Mountain Soaring Society newsletter editor posted Pearls Wisdom Internet RC Soaring Exchange RCSE humor pearls exceeded insightfulness wisdom five examples flying HLG remember best thermals always just beyond range whatever flying day after buy whiz-bang thermaller 287V has won last 33 club contests club champion will announce its now completely obsolete wind direction will never change winch line strung out will change prepare ship launch will change place ring tow hook fastest farthest-ranging sleekest bestest airplanes hardest see will discover during maiden flight just before next appointment optometrist spend wife airplanes will fly often dont complete list Marks 40 pearls send E-mail request Mark MarkHo@tobindatagcom send selfaddressed stamped envelope Mark Howard 19015 W 62nd Ave Golden CO 80403 Cool Tool some tools dont know need until someone points out youthen quickly find out cant build models Ive just discovered See-Temp its clear template pattern-making material Ive joyfully used twice last building project Icare Sailplanes ASK21 used make pattern cut plywood aileron mounting plates locate holes wing rods molded fuselage stuff works greatits much easier use opaque pattern material price list send SASE See Temp Box 105 Sussex WI 53809 Tel 414 2463505 can also jump both feet send $14 two 21 x 51-inch sheets material wont sorry plane Modeler TShirt Vellums New Drawrn Software subscribe Sailplane Modeler just chance win JR783 radio Vellums 2d software T-Shirt Subscribe because Sailplane Modeler packed information now heard SM new quarterly R/C soaring magazine Youve heard big bold color want know just what has going between covers Sailplane Modeler Some magazines ramble on talk about soaring doing increasing page count Issue No1 48 pages Issue No2 64 pages Issue No3 72 pages Issue No4 80 pages So subscribe US magazine dedicated soaring articles worth reading Past issues included articles such Flyingll Bob Moore Adhesives Steven Sharpe PhD PCM George Vargo interviews World Champ Daryl Perkins master builder Eric Eiche world-known designer builder Mark Allen Sailplane Modeler covered Visalia 2nd Annual Winter Soaring Festival 22nd Annual Tangerine Wasatch Mountain Soaring Festival features like UIUC Windtunnel Test Updates Dr Michael Selig Joe Wurts launching techniques Air Vincenzo Pedrelli Italy As well ASW 27 3-view ASW-20L 3-view new Eppler 231 airfoil plans Focke WuIf Ta-i 52H Lockheed U2 DH-88 numerous kit reviews special departments like Learning Soar issue quality printed keeper Order renew subscription SM between May 11996 December 1 1996 well automatically enter drawing JR 783 radio Vellums spectacular 2d software colorful SM T-shirts sure check out http wwwsailplanomodelercom web No purchase necessary enter complete coupon below send Sailplane Modeler Sweepstakes runs 5/1/96- t2/1/96 winners will notified mail no later 12/30/96 will announced Sailplane Modeler No7 Prizes 1 winner JR783 radio 2 Three winners vellums 2d Drawing Board software 3 Ten winners Sailplane Modeler T-Shirt Odds winning depends number entries received void prohibited Send Sailplane Modeler P 0 Box 4267 W Richiand WA 99353 509 6274456 D Yes wont subscribe Sailplane Modeler Enclosed $2200 l$2376 Washington state residents $2700 Conodo $3200 Europe ond Asial one-year subscription Delivered first class mail $500 Please make poyment credit cord check money order US funds Soilplane Modeler NAME CITY STATE_______________ ZIP CODE______________ COUNTRY___________________ PHONE Check LiMoney Order 00 4S LI Signotere DLZDD DDDD DDDD DDDD Expiration Date DDDD October 1996 81
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/10
Page Numbers: 78, 80, 81
RADIO CONTROL SOARING U THE LEAGUE OF SILENT FLIGHT LSF has named Soaring Special Interest Group SIC AMA role LSF will represent interests RC Soaring pilots AMA will shoulder much work involved staging AMA/LSF National Championships LSF Soaring Achievement Program has helped become proficient pilot especially true starting out RC Soaring five-step LSF program begins basic sailplane piloting skills include making accurate landing inside 10-foot circle five-minute thermal flight 15-minute slope flight Level program leads up contest wins two-hour thermal flights five-kilometer declared-goaland-return flights Level Five LSF Level Five award significant achievementthe mark competent well-rounded sailplane pilot 87 RC Soaring pilots world have reached level also learned LSF puts awfully good contest judging 1995 AMA/LSF Nationals Muncie well-planned wellorganized wellrun didnt hear many_ complaints about event think pilots looking forward LSF-run contests get broader picture significance LSF working AMA SIC E-mail interview Bob Steele LSF President Bob please summarize LSFs objectives LSFs objectives recognize individual proficiency accomplishment through defined program standard performance criteria Soaring Accomplishments Program also foster support phases sporting competitive activity RC model sailplanes objectives particular board strictly adhere bylaws encourage participation forms LSF activity provide bestpossible service individual member will LSF being appointed AMA Soaring SJG benefit LSF will benefit AMA Benefit LSF will probably give Cutting crescent slot all-movingthe LSF board some significant input horizontal stabilizer doesnt have bethe rule-making process since contest difficult see textboard members LSFers also run Nats should make job running very best contest possible simpler since now permanent site such contest permanent logistical support effort Benefit AMA now have real live organization supporting Nats effort What differences will individual RC Soaring pilots see attend Nats will continue see tightly run yet very pleasant enjoyable contest want see costs go down fun go up dont attend should least find costs stabilized books always black itself means good service Please say little about individual achievement program point view LSF leadership Soaring Accomplishments Program heart soul LSF used throughout world standard other achievement programs measured As such its support important thing program virtually unchanged 78 Model Aviation 4The League Silent Flight LSF AMA Special Interest Group RC Soaring Text details Achievement Program K Make wooden tool guide motor tool Fitted completed slot Work slowly conservatively its easy elevator main pivot will act like compass guide cutter increase size slot later needed founded 1969 will changed new board Aside Nats what kinds support does LSF offer regional local contests years LSF has supported LSF Regionals Basically locally run contests LSF supplies trophies fee Lately have very attractive crystal mugs engraved LSF logo contests sanctioned unsanctioned recognized LSF points long three chances score minimum number people compete level member trying achieve What can individual fliers support LSF Easy Strive Five Level Five help encourage flying buddies participate also Thanks Bob view relationship between AMA LSF Thanks also volunteer effort put forth other LSF board members contest volunteers LSF membership source pride camaraderie open interested Soaring pilot join have sign declaration interest LSF principles goals LSF model low-overhead organizationits run volunteers arent dues operations funded transaction fees time write LSF youll need enclose $2 cash check stamps requests pay requests dont pay anything Additional funds come contest entry fees sale clothing other souvenir-type items LSFs address League Silent Flight 10173 St Joe Rd Fort Wayne IN 46835 E-mail addresses some LSF officers Bob Steele President LSFPRES @aolcom John Vennerholm Secretary 721321251 @compuservecom Cal Posthuma Treasurer 73027520@compuservecom LSF World Wide Web home-page address htrp/ourworldcompuservecomlhomepages/ calplsf/ Crescent Slot How-To sailplane all-moving horizontal stabilizer has bellcrank inside fin must have accurately cut slot allow positioning pin move up down dont plan bit work carefully its easy end up big ugly hole dont ask know want clean crescentshaped slot try method cutting slot motor tool taught master builder Bob Powers 1 Install bellcrank pivot wire support structure fin fin post youll need bellcrank pivot out way youre cutting hole 2 Make tool guide wood end has hole diameter stabilizer pivot wire other end has hole shank motor tool distance between holes spacing between stabilizer wires its easily measured inserting wires stabilizer half 3 Mark upper lower limits crescent slot fin estimated amount travel needed Start small its easy lengthen slot later 4 Fix end guide slipping over stabilizer pivot wire inserted its working location fin 5 Carefully cut slot using small round cutting tool Again work conservativelyyou can always widen 80 Model Aviation SK-21 towed skyward Piper Pawnee historic Harris Hill glider port Elmira New York ASK-21 tow Scale model gliders RC aero-tow launching will covered future columns slot later slot width varied wiggling motor tool side side cuts 6 cutting tool may leave frayed edge fiberglass Keviar After hardening frayed edges cyanoacrylate CyA glue clean up knife blade round file Pearls Soaring Wisdom Mark Howard Rocky Mountain Soaring Society newsletter editor posted Pearls Wisdom Internet RC Soaring Exchange RCSE humor pearls exceeded insightfulness wisdom five examples flying HLG remember best thermals always just beyond range whatever flying day after buy whiz-bang thermaller 287V has won last 33 club contests club champion will announce its now completely obsolete wind direction will never change winch line strung out will change prepare ship launch will change place ring tow hook fastest farthest-ranging sleekest bestest airplanes hardest see will discover during maiden flight just before next appointment optometrist spend wife airplanes will fly often dont complete list Marks 40 pearls send E-mail request Mark MarkHo@tobindatagcom send selfaddressed stamped envelope Mark Howard 19015 W 62nd Ave Golden CO 80403 Cool Tool some tools dont know need until someone points out youthen quickly find out cant build models Ive just discovered See-Temp its clear template pattern-making material Ive joyfully used twice last building project Icare Sailplanes ASK21 used make pattern cut plywood aileron mounting plates locate holes wing rods molded fuselage stuff works greatits much easier use opaque pattern material price list send SASE See Temp Box 105 Sussex WI 53809 Tel 414 2463505 can also jump both feet send $14 two 21 x 51-inch sheets material wont sorry plane Modeler TShirt Vellums New Drawrn Software subscribe Sailplane Modeler just chance win JR783 radio Vellums 2d software T-Shirt Subscribe because Sailplane Modeler packed information now heard SM new quarterly R/C soaring magazine Youve heard big bold color want know just what has going between covers Sailplane Modeler Some magazines ramble on talk about soaring doing increasing page count Issue No1 48 pages Issue No2 64 pages Issue No3 72 pages Issue No4 80 pages So subscribe US magazine dedicated soaring articles worth reading Past issues included articles such Flyingll Bob Moore Adhesives Steven Sharpe PhD PCM George Vargo interviews World Champ Daryl Perkins master builder Eric Eiche world-known designer builder Mark Allen Sailplane Modeler covered Visalia 2nd Annual Winter Soaring Festival 22nd Annual Tangerine Wasatch Mountain Soaring Festival features like UIUC Windtunnel Test Updates Dr Michael Selig Joe Wurts launching techniques Air Vincenzo Pedrelli Italy As well ASW 27 3-view ASW-20L 3-view new Eppler 231 airfoil plans Focke WuIf Ta-i 52H Lockheed U2 DH-88 numerous kit reviews special departments like Learning Soar issue quality printed keeper Order renew subscription SM between May 11996 December 1 1996 well automatically enter drawing JR 783 radio Vellums spectacular 2d software colorful SM T-shirts sure check out http wwwsailplanomodelercom web No purchase necessary enter complete coupon below send Sailplane Modeler Sweepstakes runs 5/1/96- t2/1/96 winners will notified mail no later 12/30/96 will announced Sailplane Modeler No7 Prizes 1 winner JR783 radio 2 Three winners vellums 2d Drawing Board software 3 Ten winners Sailplane Modeler T-Shirt Odds winning depends number entries received void prohibited Send Sailplane Modeler P 0 Box 4267 W Richiand WA 99353 509 6274456 D Yes wont subscribe Sailplane Modeler Enclosed $2200 l$2376 Washington state residents $2700 Conodo $3200 Europe ond Asial one-year subscription Delivered first class mail $500 Please make poyment credit cord check money order US funds Soilplane Modeler NAME CITY STATE_______________ ZIP CODE______________ COUNTRY___________________ PHONE Check LiMoney Order 00 4S LI Signotere DLZDD DDDD DDDD DDDD Expiration Date DDDD October 1996 81
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/10
Page Numbers: 78, 80, 81
RADIO CONTROL SOARING U THE LEAGUE OF SILENT FLIGHT LSF has named Soaring Special Interest Group SIC AMA role LSF will represent interests RC Soaring pilots AMA will shoulder much work involved staging AMA/LSF National Championships LSF Soaring Achievement Program has helped become proficient pilot especially true starting out RC Soaring five-step LSF program begins basic sailplane piloting skills include making accurate landing inside 10-foot circle five-minute thermal flight 15-minute slope flight Level program leads up contest wins two-hour thermal flights five-kilometer declared-goaland-return flights Level Five LSF Level Five award significant achievementthe mark competent well-rounded sailplane pilot 87 RC Soaring pilots world have reached level also learned LSF puts awfully good contest judging 1995 AMA/LSF Nationals Muncie well-planned wellorganized wellrun didnt hear many_ complaints about event think pilots looking forward LSF-run contests get broader picture significance LSF working AMA SIC E-mail interview Bob Steele LSF President Bob please summarize LSFs objectives LSFs objectives recognize individual proficiency accomplishment through defined program standard performance criteria Soaring Accomplishments Program also foster support phases sporting competitive activity RC model sailplanes objectives particular board strictly adhere bylaws encourage participation forms LSF activity provide bestpossible service individual member will LSF being appointed AMA Soaring SJG benefit LSF will benefit AMA Benefit LSF will probably give Cutting crescent slot all-movingthe LSF board some significant input horizontal stabilizer doesnt have bethe rule-making process since contest difficult see textboard members LSFers also run Nats should make job running very best contest possible simpler since now permanent site such contest permanent logistical support effort Benefit AMA now have real live organization supporting Nats effort What differences will individual RC Soaring pilots see attend Nats will continue see tightly run yet very pleasant enjoyable contest want see costs go down fun go up dont attend should least find costs stabilized books always black itself means good service Please say little about individual achievement program point view LSF leadership Soaring Accomplishments Program heart soul LSF used throughout world standard other achievement programs measured As such its support important thing program virtually unchanged 78 Model Aviation 4The League Silent Flight LSF AMA Special Interest Group RC Soaring Text details Achievement Program K Make wooden tool guide motor tool Fitted completed slot Work slowly conservatively its easy elevator main pivot will act like compass guide cutter increase size slot later needed founded 1969 will changed new board Aside Nats what kinds support does LSF offer regional local contests years LSF has supported LSF Regionals Basically locally run contests LSF supplies trophies fee Lately have very attractive crystal mugs engraved LSF logo contests sanctioned unsanctioned recognized LSF points long three chances score minimum number people compete level member trying achieve What can individual fliers support LSF Easy Strive Five Level Five help encourage flying buddies participate also Thanks Bob view relationship between AMA LSF Thanks also volunteer effort put forth other LSF board members contest volunteers LSF membership source pride camaraderie open interested Soaring pilot join have sign declaration interest LSF principles goals LSF model low-overhead organizationits run volunteers arent dues operations funded transaction fees time write LSF youll need enclose $2 cash check stamps requests pay requests dont pay anything Additional funds come contest entry fees sale clothing other souvenir-type items LSFs address League Silent Flight 10173 St Joe Rd Fort Wayne IN 46835 E-mail addresses some LSF officers Bob Steele President LSFPRES @aolcom John Vennerholm Secretary 721321251 @compuservecom Cal Posthuma Treasurer 73027520@compuservecom LSF World Wide Web home-page address htrp/ourworldcompuservecomlhomepages/ calplsf/ Crescent Slot How-To sailplane all-moving horizontal stabilizer has bellcrank inside fin must have accurately cut slot allow positioning pin move up down dont plan bit work carefully its easy end up big ugly hole dont ask know want clean crescentshaped slot try method cutting slot motor tool taught master builder Bob Powers 1 Install bellcrank pivot wire support structure fin fin post youll need bellcrank pivot out way youre cutting hole 2 Make tool guide wood end has hole diameter stabilizer pivot wire other end has hole shank motor tool distance between holes spacing between stabilizer wires its easily measured inserting wires stabilizer half 3 Mark upper lower limits crescent slot fin estimated amount travel needed Start small its easy lengthen slot later 4 Fix end guide slipping over stabilizer pivot wire inserted its working location fin 5 Carefully cut slot using small round cutting tool Again work conservativelyyou can always widen 80 Model Aviation SK-21 towed skyward Piper Pawnee historic Harris Hill glider port Elmira New York ASK-21 tow Scale model gliders RC aero-tow launching will covered future columns slot later slot width varied wiggling motor tool side side cuts 6 cutting tool may leave frayed edge fiberglass Keviar After hardening frayed edges cyanoacrylate CyA glue clean up knife blade round file Pearls Soaring Wisdom Mark Howard Rocky Mountain Soaring Society newsletter editor posted Pearls Wisdom Internet RC Soaring Exchange RCSE humor pearls exceeded insightfulness wisdom five examples flying HLG remember best thermals always just beyond range whatever flying day after buy whiz-bang thermaller 287V has won last 33 club contests club champion will announce its now completely obsolete wind direction will never change winch line strung out will change prepare ship launch will change place ring tow hook fastest farthest-ranging sleekest bestest airplanes hardest see will discover during maiden flight just before next appointment optometrist spend wife airplanes will fly often dont complete list Marks 40 pearls send E-mail request Mark MarkHo@tobindatagcom send selfaddressed stamped envelope Mark Howard 19015 W 62nd Ave Golden CO 80403 Cool Tool some tools dont know need until someone points out youthen quickly find out cant build models Ive just discovered See-Temp its clear template pattern-making material Ive joyfully used twice last building project Icare Sailplanes ASK21 used make pattern cut plywood aileron mounting plates locate holes wing rods molded fuselage stuff works greatits much easier use opaque pattern material price list send SASE See Temp Box 105 Sussex WI 53809 Tel 414 2463505 can also jump both feet send $14 two 21 x 51-inch sheets material wont sorry plane Modeler TShirt Vellums New Drawrn Software subscribe Sailplane Modeler just chance win JR783 radio Vellums 2d software T-Shirt Subscribe because Sailplane Modeler packed information now heard SM new quarterly R/C soaring magazine Youve heard big bold color want know just what has going between covers Sailplane Modeler Some magazines ramble on talk about soaring doing increasing page count Issue No1 48 pages Issue No2 64 pages Issue No3 72 pages Issue No4 80 pages So subscribe US magazine dedicated soaring articles worth reading Past issues included articles such Flyingll Bob Moore Adhesives Steven Sharpe PhD PCM George Vargo interviews World Champ Daryl Perkins master builder Eric Eiche world-known designer builder Mark Allen Sailplane Modeler covered Visalia 2nd Annual Winter Soaring Festival 22nd Annual Tangerine Wasatch Mountain Soaring Festival features like UIUC Windtunnel Test Updates Dr Michael Selig Joe Wurts launching techniques Air Vincenzo Pedrelli Italy As well ASW 27 3-view ASW-20L 3-view new Eppler 231 airfoil plans Focke WuIf Ta-i 52H Lockheed U2 DH-88 numerous kit reviews special departments like Learning Soar issue quality printed keeper Order renew subscription SM between May 11996 December 1 1996 well automatically enter drawing JR 783 radio Vellums spectacular 2d software colorful SM T-shirts sure check out http wwwsailplanomodelercom web No purchase necessary enter complete coupon below send Sailplane Modeler Sweepstakes runs 5/1/96- t2/1/96 winners will notified mail no later 12/30/96 will announced Sailplane Modeler No7 Prizes 1 winner JR783 radio 2 Three winners vellums 2d Drawing Board software 3 Ten winners Sailplane Modeler T-Shirt Odds winning depends number entries received void prohibited Send Sailplane Modeler P 0 Box 4267 W Richiand WA 99353 509 6274456 D Yes wont subscribe Sailplane Modeler Enclosed $2200 l$2376 Washington state residents $2700 Conodo $3200 Europe ond Asial one-year subscription Delivered first class mail $500 Please make poyment credit cord check money order US funds Soilplane Modeler NAME CITY STATE_______________ ZIP CODE______________ COUNTRY___________________ PHONE Check LiMoney Order 00 4S LI Signotere DLZDD DDDD DDDD DDDD Expiration Date DDDD October 1996 81