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Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
04-22-2008, 02:01 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,054
Posted By RRW_SOAR

RE: World Speed record 316mph Dynamic Soaring

...and without motor. Congratulations John.
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-10-2007, 03:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 720
Posted By RRW_SOAR

RE: WinTopo Use

Wm,

Thank you for your tip, I'll give a try to Wintopo. Very nice web-page, with lot of info, very informative.
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
12-06-2007, 10:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,903
Posted By RRW_SOAR

RE: Spirit Elite ARF- Replace Metal Wing Joiner?

The Elite is somewhat overweighted and replacing the steel rod is a good idea, as it weighs in at 100 grs (3 oz.) I friend of mine bought a 8 mm carbon rod and sand it to fit on a drill.

Shaving...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
12-01-2007, 02:52 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 72,875
Posted By RRW_SOAR

RE: New Monokote Technique

Very Nice! Thanks.

I think in my country I wouldn't find that "press'n peel" thingie, could you please explain me if that is used for food as saran wrap? It has some kind of glue on one side?
...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
10-25-2007, 10:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,383
Posted By RRW_SOAR

RE: FIXING POP-OFF PROBLEMS

aeajr,

Have you found a relation between pop-offs and camber control, like adding flaps or full trailing edge camber?

Another one, does the wind have any influence with pop-off? I've seen...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
10-25-2007, 09:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,383
Posted By RRW_SOAR

RE: FIXING POP-OFF PROBLEMS

Is there any way to delete posts? Delete this please
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
10-25-2007, 08:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,383
Posted By RRW_SOAR

RE: FIXING POP-OFF PROBLEMS

Delete this post please..
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
10-10-2007, 03:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,211
Posted By RRW_SOAR

RE: Metric to Imperial in CAD?

In AutoCAD I use the Scale command to switch between metric and imperial units. The scale factor is 25.4 or 1/25.4 depending the 'way'

It does work OK as I print the parts and the measures...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
09-28-2007, 04:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 995
Posted By RRW_SOAR

RE: Anyone got a Pdf or excel metric to imperial convertor

Go to the charlesriverrc.org site and click the Articles and Tips index, then search Random Other Stuff and look for the excellent Convert app and download it.

You won't regret having this...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
09-07-2007, 11:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,153
Posted By RRW_SOAR

RE: FYI Flight and thermal hunts

Hey Paul, I have almost ALL of your DVDs, Secrets... included. We enjoy them and review them every time we gahter at night with some beers. :D

I need to catch up and update my Radio Carbonart...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
08-31-2007, 02:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,153
Posted By RRW_SOAR

RE: FYI Flight and thermal hunts

Maybe a city named Talca? About 160 miles south Santiago.

Saludos.
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
08-30-2007, 05:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,153
Posted By RRW_SOAR

RE: FYI Flight and thermal hunts

Hey spiral_72,

A big thank you for sharing with us. I'm just preparing a bunch of guys that would like to enter a local thermal contest this year and this info would save me some hours of...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
08-18-2007, 07:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,508
Posted By RRW_SOAR

RE: Spirit 2M servo selection

Better move the servos forward.
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
05-06-2007, 11:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,485
Posted By RRW_SOAR

RE: spirit spar

How do you avoid tear off Monokote when you take off the tape?
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
05-05-2007, 08:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,485
Posted By RRW_SOAR

RE: spirit spar

One layer, on both sides, upper and lower.
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
05-05-2007, 07:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,485
Posted By RRW_SOAR

RE: spirit spar

Do you tape the wings? When the wings are joined some electric tape would add strength to the join. In my case I used the stock joiner and then glue the halves. Never had a problem and I have...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
05-05-2007, 07:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,485
Posted By RRW_SOAR

RE: spirit spar

If you're talking about the wing joiner, in my case I'd use plywood, or aluminum sandwiched between plywood. Plywood is very resistant to shear forces.
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
05-05-2007, 07:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 752
Posted By RRW_SOAR

RE: help on great planes spirit

Do you mean the wing joiner?
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
04-30-2007, 10:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,884
Posted By RRW_SOAR

RE: Scepter 100 w/Power Pod NEED HELP!!!

Hi,

Is that all wood?

Have test it with the motor running?

Maybe is going to vibrate side-to-side.

Good luck.
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
04-29-2007, 11:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,618
Posted By RRW_SOAR

RE: Sailplane Wing spar and CF

Ed S. and knowhereman,

Could you please post a picture about what you did and what you're doing?

I'd really appreciate that.
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
04-24-2007, 08:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,819
Posted By RRW_SOAR

RE: Repro of Fiberglass fuselage build thread?

Keep it coming propbuster...

Hey dreadnaut, nice trick to draw an outline, thank you very much.

Warm regards.
Forum: Tips & Techniques
04-03-2007, 10:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,245
Posted By RRW_SOAR

RE: servo mount bushing

Very nice tip, thank you for your help.
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
04-03-2007, 10:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,919
Posted By RRW_SOAR

RE: Laser Cut from Corel Draw

Hey Closterman,

Thank you very much for your answer. I'll try the tips you recommended.

Have happy flights!!
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
04-02-2007, 08:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,919
Posted By RRW_SOAR

RE: Laser Cut from Corel Draw

Hi,
In my country I have access to a guy who has an engraver laser cutter and he only accepts Corel Files.

As I do my all drawings in AutoCAD, I export them to DXF and then import them in...
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