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MODEL & MINIATURE GLIDER & SAILPLANE: RADIO CONTROL
xx   MODEL & MINIATURE AIRCRAFT: RADIO CONTROL
xx   MODEL & MINIATURE GLIDER & SAILPLANE

Windekind. Conversion of a 1937 Dutch model glider design (with small dual rudders on the tips of the horizontal stabilizer) into a radio-control glider. Part 1.
AERO MODELLER #752 Jul 30 1998 (v.63) pg. 7

Windekind. Conversion of a 1937 Dutch model glider design (with small dual rudders on the tips of the horizontal stabilizer) into a radio-control glider. Part 2.
AERO MODELLER #753 Aug 27 1998 (v.63) pg. 32

Little Un. A 51" span lightweight slope or flat field radio controlled soarer. Full-size plan included.
AERO MODELLER #783 Jan 2001 (v.66) pg. 26, Insert

Helpful slope racing tips for novices.
MODEL AVIATION Feb 1990 (v.16#2) pg. 41

Design parameters and proportions for designing your own slope soaring model airplane.
MODEL AVIATION Apr 1990 (v.16#4) pg. 48

Consortium. A slick 60"-span, 20-oz. T-tail R/C sailplane that can be launched by hand or towline. Combines a fiberglass fuselage with a wide choice of airfoils.
MODEL AVIATION Apr 1990 (v.16#4) pg. 93

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

Tips on flying model gliders. Deals with lift, thermals, launching, wave action, cross country and landings.
MODEL AVIATION Jul 1990 (v.16#7) pg. 46

Tips on selecting pushrods and servos for use in R/C slope soaring aircraft.
MODEL AVIATION Aug 1990 (v.16#8) pg. 149

Thermal hunting. Tips on locating thermals soon after release from the towline. Part 1.
MODEL AVIATION Sep 1990 (v.16#9) pg. 156

Roto-Raven. Thermal soaring aircraft uses "Roto-Flap", in which turns are made by differentially rotating both wing panels. Ailerons and elevator are eliminated and chamber changes are accomplished with long, dedicated flaps.
MODEL AVIATION Nov 1990 (v.16#11) pg. 24

Thermal hunting . Part 2.
MODEL AVIATION Dec 1990 (v.16#12) pg. 166

3-meter Scooter. Award-winning R/C glider offers a choice of either spoilers or flaps.
MODEL AVIATION Jul 1991 (v.17#7) pg. 26

The basics of R/C slope soaring.
MODEL AVIATION Apr 1992 (v.18#4) pg. 16

Life cycle of a thermal and tips on flying a model aircraft in a thermal.
MODEL AVIATION Apr 1992 (v.18#4) pg. 64

R/C Sailplane construction tips. (1) Fuselage jig. (2) Improved control surface hinges. (3) Improved bellcrank (horn) design.
MODEL AVIATION Sep 1992 (v.18#9) pg. 70

Tips on making a using a balance stand to balance an R/C glider.
MODEL AVIATION May 1993 (v.19#5) pg. 104

Jouster. A low-tech, low-cost R/C sailplane with 122" wingspan, four-channel radio, and construction of foam, fiberglass, and balsa.
MODEL AVIATION Jul 1993 (v.19#7) pg. 16

Barnabus. An R/C glider with 60" wingspan, two-channel radio, and all-balsa construction.
MODEL AVIATION Sep 1993 (v.19#9) pg. 16
Added Info MODEL AVIATION Oct 1993 (v.19#10) pg. 5

Heat Seeker. A sailplane for everyone. Can be built as an aileron airplane, or rudder controlled with polyhedral. It can be 114" or 122" in wingspan. Construction is fiberglass fuselage and sheeted surfaces (over built-up or over foam). Uses six servos.
MODEL AVIATION May 1994 (v.20#5) pg. 31

Floyd, a study in one design. Simple "kit" of materials (foam and balsa) is used as the basis for a one-day club event in which builders construct a simple glider (maximum 50" wingspan), cover it with packing tape, add no more than two R/C servos, and then hold a flying contest.
MODEL AVIATION Jul 1995 (v.21#7) pg. 39

Tri-Flite. An R/C sailplane with a removable pylon-mounted Cox Tee Dee engine for power assist launching. Features 77" wingspan, and two-function (rudder, elevator) control.
MODEL AVIATION Apr 1996 (v.22#4) pg. 24

Tip on making removable landing skegs for RC gliders.
MODEL AVIATION Jan 1997 (v.23#1) pg. 86

Spoilers and air brakes for RC sailplanes. How to construct and fit them to both new and existing models.
MODEL AVIATION Apr 1997 (v.23#4) pg. 76

Strider. Build a multipurpose two-meter RC sailplane. Features a two- or three-piece wing spanning 79", crash-resistant built-up construction, and either two or three controls (rudder, elevator, optional spoilers).
MODEL AVIATION May 1997 (v.23#5) pg. 10

Tip on equipping an RC model sailplane with a camera to make aerial photographs.
MODEL AVIATION May 1997 (v.23#5) pg. 78

Tips on executing landings in RC slope soaring. Looks at backfield landings, ridgeline landings, and the slope-face landing.
MODEL AVIATION Sep 1997 (v.23#9) pg. 108

Javelin. An easy-to-build, low-cost R/C slope sport/trainer glider. Features 72" wingspan, elevator and rudder control, balsa fuselage, balsa tail, and Styrofoam wing with dowel spars.
MODEL AVIATION May 1998 (v.24#5) pg. 8

Back to Basics. An easy-to-build Two-Meter sailplane that is strong and easy to fly. Features a one-piece 78" span wing (held on with rubber bands), two-channel radio control (rudder, elevator), and built-up construction.
MODEL AVIATION Aug 1998 (v.24#8) pg. 8

Electrolith. R/C sailplane is equipped with a Speed 400 electric motor. This 57" wingspan model features built-up construction. Reduced-size plans included.
MODEL AVIATION May 1999 (v.25#5) pg. 20

Tips on flying the SMAE-BMFA slope achievement Bronze level.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jan 1990 (v.32#1) pg. 69

Tips on flying the SMAE-BMFA slope achievement Silver level.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Feb 1990 (v.32#2) pg. 142

Tips on flying the SMAE-BMFA slope achievement Gold level. Part 1.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Apr 1990 (v.32#4) pg. 282

Tips on flying the SMAE-BMFA slope achievement Gold level. Part 2.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS May 1990 (v.32#5) pg. 380

Sabre. A simple six-foot thermal R/C soarer with a rectangular wing planform.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jul 1990 (v.32#7) pg. 574

Algebra 4M, a favorite R/C kit glider in the Open class. Information on building, modifying, finishing and flying.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Sep 1990 (v.33#9) pg. 808

Eagles dare. Tips on building an R/C glider which closely resembles an eagle (bird) in size and shape.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Sep 1990 (v.33#9) pg. 814

F86 Sabre. An introduction to "power scale soaring" with this semi-scale 2 channel R/C glider. Full-size plans included.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Nov 1990 (v.33#11) pg. 968

Quasar. Construction notes for a powered glider with a 114" windspan that uses a .25 engine. Full-size plan available.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jun 1991 (v.34#6) pg. 440

Black Diamond. Construction notes for a unique flying-wing slope soaring glider with a 51" wingspan. Features a gull wing and inverted V tail. Full-size plan available.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Sep 1991 (v.34#9) pg. 706

Gamma Gull 100. Construction notes for a 100" wingspan variant of the original 1946 Baby Gull. Full-size plan available.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Sep 1992 (v.35#9) pg. 20

Handley Page Victor. Construction notes for an 82" wingspan PSS slope soaring V bomber scale model. Includes color drawing of various paint schemes. Full-size plan available.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Dec 1992 (v.35#12) pg. 60

Beginners start here. A novice guide to flying R/C gliders. Part 1. Selecting the radio and model.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Feb 1993 (v.36#2) pg. 78

Beginners start here. A novice guide to flying R/C gliders. Part 2. Those tricky first flights.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Mar 1993 (v.36#3) pg. 68

Beginners start here. A novice guide to flying R/C gliders. Part 3. Determining the correct center of gravity position.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Apr 1993 (v.36#4) pg. 28
Added Info RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jun 1993 (v.36#6) pg. 16

Chroma. Construction notes for a self-launching electric-powered glider with 130" wingspan. Full-size plan available.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Apr 1993 (v.36#4) pg. 42

Beginners start here. A novice guide to flying R/C gliders. Part 4. Slope soaring sites. How their shape impacts soaring conditions.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS May 1993 (v.36#5) pg. 76

Omega XC. Construction notes for a simple balsa/ply fuselage and blue foam wings makes it quick and easy to build this 2.8 metre wingspan glider. Uses four channel R/C. Full-size plan available.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jun 1993 (v.36#6) pg. 26

FSS Gannet. Construction notes for a slope soaring seabird with 75" wingspan and two channel R/C. Full-size plan available.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Sep 1993 (v.36#9) pg. 76

Seabird III. A slope soaring bird lookalike flying wing glider. Features a 60" wingspan and 2 or 3 channel R/C.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Feb 1994 (v.37#2) pg. 60

Finger probe. A 120" wingspan slope/thermal glider for two-function R/C.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Mar 1994 (v.37#3) pg. 20

Building an R/C slope soarer from scraps, including double-skinned plastic card with a corrugated center (used by printers for display boards) and some balsa wood.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Apr 1994 (v.37#4) pg. 68

Volus. Introducing a simple 100" wingspan two channel glider.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jun 1994 (v.37#6) pg. 40

Getting started in R/C slope soaring. Sound advice for newcomers to hillside gliding.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jun 1994 (v.37#6) pg. 70

Soar something simple. More information on building R/C slope soarers from Correx (corrugated plastic sheeting).
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jul 1994 (v.37#7) pg. 43