How to trim sailplanes for aerobatics for more precise maneuvers
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Precision building makes for precision flight. The same principles apply for sailplanes as for power, except that propeller torque is not a factor. Bad rudder trim can look like bad aileron trim, but bench and flight testing can be used to determine the problem.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1992
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Sailplanes unlimited: Wilga 35
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The Wilga 35 is a scale high-wing towplane that features a finely made, white, gelcoat fiberglass fuselage with various scale properties included It was proclaimed as the official towplane of the '68 World Soaring Competition held in Poland.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1998
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Hot-dogging it: 3 maneuvers to spice up your aerobatics
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Technical basics for developing and setting an airplane for performing free-style flying stunt are described. Several basic free-style stunt moves include stall turns, vertical rolls and snap rolls.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 2005
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