Transmitter toss to trim drag

Article Abstract:

Trim strategically painted on wings and fuselage increases visibility and reduces drag on model airplanes. Trim can be fluorescent or black, the latter to enhance silhouetting. Two mathematical formulas are provided for determining the trim drag coefficient.

Author: Lachowski, Michael
Publisher: Air Age, Inc.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1992
Management, Drag (Aerodynamics)

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Enlightening building techniques

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It is relatively simple to decrease the weight of hand-launched gliders, but going too far can weaken the plane's structure. Experiments to lighten gliders are described. A video on the building of a lightened Monarch glider is briefly reviewed.

Author: Lachowski, Michael
Publisher: Air Age, Inc.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1993
Models, Gliders (Aeronautics), Gliders (Aircraft)

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Easy shell construction

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Composite sailplanes can be built using shell construction by laminating fiberglass and foam vacu-bagged in or over a mold. Use an airfoil plotting program to design the proper shape, using spruce for the leading and trailing edge.

Author: Lachowski, Michael
Publisher: Air Age, Inc.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1992

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Subjects list: Column, Design and construction, Airplanes, Model, Model aircraft
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