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MODEL & MINIATURE AIRCRAFT AIRFOIL
xx   MODEL & MINIATURE AIRCRAFT

Foam modelling techniques. Part 3. Wing construction.
AERO MODELLER #648 Jan 1990 (v.55) pg. 48

Slot and spot assembly. Using slot-together construction to build model aircraft wings. This technique involves the precise cutting of slots and spar holes, dry-assembly of the components, and then the application of cyano or other penetrating glues.
AERO MODELLER #661 Feb 1991 (v.56) pg. 86

Simple jig for slicing (from balsa) the thin, curved, upper profile ribs used in lightweight electric aircraft models.
AERO MODELLER #663 Apr 1991 (v.56) pg. 208

Guide to flat plate wing sections. An assessment of their effectiveness.
AERO MODELLER #677 Jun 1992 (v.57) pg. 40

A second look at flat plates. The theory behind the performance of flat plate wings of different sizes.
AERO MODELLER #682 Nov 1992 (v.57) pg. 24

Guide to glide testing of different wing sections (airfoils).
AERO MODELLER #686 Mar 1993 (v.58) pg. 54

Using modern materials when constructing free-flight model aircraft. Part 4. Building a Kevlar/Carbon/Balsa composite wing.
AERO MODELLER #689 Jun 1993 (v.58) pg. 49

Using modern materials when constructing free-flight model aircraft. Part 5. Building a Kevlar/Carbon/Balsa composite wing (continued).
AERO MODELLER #690 Jul 1993 (v.58) pg. 50

Using modern materials when constructing free-flight model aircraft. Part 6. Building a Kevlar/Carbon/Balsa composite wing (continued).
AERO MODELLER #691 Aug 1993 (v.58) pg. 10

Using modern materials when constructing free-flight model aircraft. Part 7. Drawbacks of these new structures and materials.
AERO MODELLER #694 Nov 1993 (v.58) pg. 47

Important design features for control-line aerobatic models. (1) Removable wing construction. (2) Tip-weight box for C/L stunt models. (3) Adjustable lead-outs.
AERO MODELLER #701 Jun 1994 (v.59) pg. 8

Adjustable jig for sanding the correct angle on model aircraft ribs at the dihedral joint.
AERO MODELLER #701 Jun 1994 (v.59) pg. 21

Knock-off wing tips. Reduce wingtip damage by making detachable tips that will shear off on a heavy landing.
AERO MODELLER #701 Jun 1994 (v.59) pg. 25

Making a uniform set of ribs for tapered wings using the "sandwich" method.
AERO MODELLER #702 Jul 1994 (v.59) pg. 5

Make your own laminated trailing edge material for model aircraft wings.
AERO MODELLER #703 Aug 1994 (v.59) pg. 25

Detroiter wing construction. Advice on making wings for F2B control-line aerobatic models.
AERO MODELLER #704 Sep 1994 (v.59) pg. 8

New ideas for plotting model aircraft airfoils without the need for computers or copiers.
AERO MODELLER #729 Oct 1996 (v.61) pg. 25 (Insert)

Construction masterclass. Part 1. An approach to building practical weatherproof, rigid, lightweight structures for wing and fuselage. The emphasis is on geodetics in structures.
AERO MODELLER #736 Apr(2) 1997 (v.62) pg. 24

Jig for making absolutely certain that wing halves or tip panels are set at the correct angle of dihedral while the glue dries.
AERO MODELLER #740 Aug 1 1997 (v.62) pg. 10

Strut manufacture and attachment tips for high wing monoplane or biplane models.
AERO MODELLER #740 Aug 1 1997 (v.62) pg. 12

Construct and fly a simple hand-launched glider to understand the impact of typical free-flight airfoils on longitudinal stability.
AERO MODELLER #746 Jan 16 1998 (v.63) pg. 23

Technique for shaping ribs for lightweight model aircraft by pressing pre-soaked strips of balsa between 2 molds shaped from balsa wood blocks.
AERO MODELLER #749 May 7 1998 (v.63) pg. 7

SLOP (slow open power) free-flight model utilizes modern design and materials. This article illustrates the basic techniques for making wing components from carbon/Kevlar materials.
AERO MODELLER #766 Aug 26 1999 (v.64) pg. 34

Nomograms for determining the wing area and loadings.
AERO MODELLER #770 Dec 1999 (v.64) pg. 16

Tip on making fiberglass tape for reinforcing wing dihedral joints.
MODEL AVIATION Feb 1990 (v.16#2) pg. 166

Tips on preventing warping when covering and painting airfoils.
MODEL AVIATION Apr 1990 (v.16#4) pg. 164

Airfoil selection guidelines for C/L navy carrier models.
MODEL AVIATION Apr 1990 (v.16#4) pg. 166

Tip on improving the trailing edge of a stabilizer (stab), especially those which are chiseled away on top.
MODEL AVIATION Apr 1990 (v.16#4) pg. 75, 170

Airfoil design and testing for slope soaring models.
MODEL AVIATION Jun 1990 (v.16#6) pg. 156

Metal rib templates. A quick, easy, and durable method for stack cutting and finishing identical rib blanks for perfect airfoil shape and spar notch/opening alignment.
MODEL AVIATION Nov 1990 (v.16#11) pg. 117

Detailed written instructions on fabricating model glider wings using the vacuum bag technique.
MODEL AVIATION Mar 1991 (v.17#3) pg. 49

High-lift devices for models. Part 1. Theory behind the use of flaps or other devices.
MODEL AVIATION Jul 1991 (v.17#7) pg. 101

High-lift devices for models. Part 2. Trailing edge slotted flaps and leading edge fixed slots.
MODEL AVIATION Aug 1991 (v.17#8) pg. 80

Build a jig to make free-flight sheeted wing construction go more smoothly.
MODEL AVIATION Oct 1991 (v.17#10) pg. 88

How to use furniture-type wood veneers for wing skins. Part 1.
MODEL AVIATION May 1992 (v.18#5) pg. 166

How to use furniture-type wood veneers for wing skins. Part 2.
MODEL AVIATION Jun 1992 (v.18#6) pg. 143

Variable-camber wings. Adding scale detail such as variable-camber wings can be easier than you'd think.
MODEL AVIATION Dec 1992 (v.18#12) pg. 11

Checklist of possible causes of control-surface flutter in model aircraft and some solutions.
MODEL AVIATION Jan 1994 (v.20#1) pg. 6

Tips on generating rib patterns using a personal computer and the "FOILED AGAIN!!!" software package.
MODEL AVIATION Jan 1994 (v.20#1) pg. 52

How to use thin carbon for rib caps when building Wakefield wings.
MODEL AVIATION Jun 1994 (v.20#6) pg. 99

How to make laminated balsa wood wingtips in order to reduce their weight.
MODEL AVIATION Aug 1994 (v.20#8) pg. 65

Airfoils for flying wings. How to choose suitable airfoils for tailless models.
MODEL AVIATION Sep 1994 (v.20#9) pg. 19

Tip on using cardboard templates to make laminated wingtips.
MODEL AVIATION Sep 1994 (v.20#9) pg. 103

Control-surface flutter. An effective solution to a serious problem in R/C model aircraft.
MODEL AVIATION Oct 1994 (v.20#10) pg. 51

Wing and tail dihedral for models. How to determine the proper amount for various wing designs.
MODEL AVIATION Dec 1994 (v.20#12) pg. 104

How to construct tapered wings more quickly and accurately. Part 1. Building a jig.
MODEL AVIATION Mar 1995 (v.21#3) pg. 118

How to construct tapered wings more quickly and accurately. Part 2. Cutting the ribs.
MODEL AVIATION Apr 1995 (v.21#4) pg. 94

How to build a fillet where the wing meets the fuselage on a balsa model aircraft.
MODEL AVIATION Jan 1996 (v.22#1) pg. 68

Tips on building two-piece wings to facilitate storage and transport.
MODEL AVIATION Feb 1996 (v.22#2) pg. 116

More tips on building two-piece and three-place wings to facilitate storage and transport.
MODEL AVIATION Mar 1996 (v.22#3) pg. 114

Technique for constructing and sheeting wings for R/C pylon racing aircraft is described in detail.
MODEL AVIATION May 1996 (v.22#5) pg. 94

V-tails for model aircraft. A procedure for sizing V-tails for both free-flight and radio-control model aircraft.
MODEL AVIATION Jul 1996 (v.22#7) pg. 83

Tips on splitting a long model sailplane wing into two parts for portability.
MODEL AVIATION Aug 1996 (v.22#8) pg. 78

Tip on making very stable laminated ribs for model aircraft wings.
MODEL AVIATION Aug 1997 (v.23#8) pg. 118

Constructing lightweight tail surfaces which feature thin balsa sheet as the core, on which false ribs and doublers are glued.
MODEL AVIATION Nov 1997 (v.23#11) pg. 60

The basics of carbon-fiber construction. Part 2. Typical modern F1B wing construction.
MODEL AVIATION Feb 1998 (v.24#2) pg. 123

ARF (Almost Ready to Fly) wing repair. Techniques for repairing the damaged wing of an ARF or kit-built wing.
MODEL AVIATION Apr 1999 (v.25#4) pg. 20

Wing bolt inserter eliminates the danger of a slipping screwdriver damaging the wing.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Feb 1990 (v.32#2) pg. 107

Flaps and flapperons on R/C gliders. Introduction to their benefits.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Feb 1990 (v.32#2) pg. 143
Added Info RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Apr 1990 (v.32#4) pg. 285

Extensive look at the choice of airfoils for gliders and the effects of turbulation on airflow.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Feb 1990 (v.32#2) pg. 164

Sailplane drag. Cause and effect of induced drag, friction drag, pressure drag, and interference drag on gliders.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Mar 1990 (v.32#3) pg. 218

Airfoil section coordinates given for (Selig Donovan) SD 6060 and SD 8020.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Mar 1990 (v.32#3) pg. 221

Jig to speed up the construction of "standard" foam tailplanes covered with veneer or balsa.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Apr 1990 (v.32#4) pg. 284

Airfoil section coordinates given for (Selig Donovan) SD 5060 and SD 8000.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Apr 1990 (v.32#4) pg. 323

Tips on sealing the gap between airfoil and control surface (rudder).
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Apr 1990 (v.32#4) pg. 328

Airfoil section coordinates given for (Selig Donovan) SD 7003 and SD 7037.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS May 1990 (v.32#5) pg. 433

Technique for repairing badly damaged/broken wings. Tips on removing old tissue, sheeting repairs, reinforcing the repairs with carbon fibre, etc.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jun 1990 (v.32#6) pg. 530

Carbon fiber spars and joiners. Looks at spar types, wing stresses and carbon fibre reinforcement. Included in an article on repairing broken wings.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jun 1990 (v.32#6) pg. 530

Basic airfoil theory and understanding NACA section ordinates.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jul 1990 (v.32#7) pg. 618

Airfoil section coordinates given for (Selig Donovan) SD 7084 and SD 7062. Also, feedback on SD sections appearing in earlier issues.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jul 1990 (v.32#7) pg. 632

Tip on joining both elevator halves so that they are level.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Sep 1991 (v.34#9) pg. 678

Multi-jig foam-wing cutting machine. Part 1.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Nov 1991 (v.34#11) pg. 880

Glider wing construction topics. (1) Wing connector. (2) Sizing carbon spars.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Nov 1991 (v.34#11) pg. 886

Multi-jig foam-wing cutting machine. Part 2.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Dec 1991 (v.34#12) pg. 972

Multi-jig foam-wing cutting machine. Part 3.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jan 1992 (v.35#1) pg. 56

Multi-jig foam-wing cutting machine. Part 4.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Mar 1992 (v.35#3) pg. 47

Tip on determining the exact location to drill wing dowel holes.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Sep 1992 (v.35#9) pg. 59

Mold your own wings. Step-by-step instructions for a technique used to produce identical sets of accurate, strong composite wings. Part 1.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Oct 1992 (v.35#10) pg. 26

Mold your own wings. Part 2.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Nov 1992 (v.35#11) pg. 72

Mold your own wings. Part 3.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Dec 1992 (v.35#12) pg. 38

Flexible wing joiner is made from thin plywood. It will provide the vertical stiffness required, but will allow the wing to flex in a forward crash.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Dec 1992 (v.35#12) pg. 79

Honeycomb your wings. Building straight, lightweight wings for serious aerobatics using a honeycomb core and foam.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jan 1993 (v.36#1) pg. 22

Mold your own wings. Part 4.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jan 1993 (v.36#1) pg. 78, 15

Tip on incorporating electrical conduit for servo wiring when constructing model aircraft wings.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jul 1993 (v.36#7) pg. 19

Plotting out rib sections for scale model aircraft.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Aug 1993 (v.36#8) pg. 65

Tip on reinforcing the dowels used to retain the front of a foam/veneer wing.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Oct 1993 (v.36#10) pg. 72

Easy method of producing servo lead tunnels in foam wings without cutting into the veneer or adding weight.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Dec 1993 (v.36#12) pg. 66

Tip on how to assure correct alignment when installing joiners into foam wings which are to be plugged onto a fuselage.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jan 1994 (v.37#1) pg. 27
Correction RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Mar 1994 (v.37#3) pg. 62

Laminated spar design for thin wing sections or a wing that pulls a lot of "G" forces.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Mar 1994 (v.37#3) pg. 27

Tip on using a nylon door slide to replace the traditional wing location dowel on a low-wing model aircraft with a removable wing.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Mar 1994 (v.37#3) pg. 27

Alternative method for securing wing panels to a sailplane using headless brass screws and a piano wire keeper (locking pin).
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Aug 1994 (v.37#8) pg. 71

Tip on using "Fix It" blocks to attach a top wing of a sports biplane to the cabane struts.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Oct 1994 (v.37#10) pg. 58

Tip on using a telescoping curtain rod to help align a model airplane's flying surfaces.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Oct 1994 (v.37#10) pg. 59

Tip on using polyurethane insulation pipe covers to "clamp" the leading and trailing edges when applying veneer to a foam core.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Oct 1994 (v.37#10) pg. 59

How to round off leading and trailing edges of flying surfaces (wing and tailplane).
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Dec 1994 (v.37#12) pg. 28

Tip on pre-forming balsa rib caps to better fit the wing profile.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Feb 1995 (v.38#2) pg. 31

Method for wing mounting on gliders does away with the normal rubber band and dowel system.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Apr 1995 (v.38#4) pg. 31

Tip on repairing veneer-covered foam wings.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jun 1995 (v.38#6) pg. 67

Alternative method of simulating the scalloped trailing edges found on early aircraft wings.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jun 1995 (v.38#6) pg. 74

Building a simple wing jig to control the washout when assembling a wing from spars and ribs.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jul 1995 (v.38#7) pg. 52