RC Soaring
RC Soaring involves flying radio-controlled gliders, emphasizing aerodynamics and thermal lift. Gordon Buckland's insights highlight techniques from pages 72-74.
RC Soaring
Gordon Buckland addresses reader questions on eyesight for RC soaring, emphasizing the importance of a proper long-distance prescription. He shares personal weight-loss success linked to improved vision and discusses the Orlando Buzzards Tangerine Soaring Championships, where he experienced a close competition, ultimately finishing in second place behind Jeff DuVal.
RC Soaring
In "Prestige 2PK Gets a Nose Job," Gordon Buckland discusses a modification by Dennis Harvey to balance model aircraft without adding lead weight. Harvey extends the nose of his Prestige 2PK by 32 mm, reducing the need for 35 grams of lead. The article outlines the process of creating a mold plug, using carbon fiber for the extension, and achieving the ideal center of gravity, emphasizing its benefits for lightweight F5J models.
RC Soaring
The Soaring Masters Challenge West, held by John Armstrong in Phoenix on February 21-22, featured F5J contests with light winds and a variety of models. Warren Day won, with Milan Bregman and Mike Smith following. The F5J South East contest in Georgia on March 21 saw Oleg Golovidov take first in challenging conditions.
RC Soaring
Team USA F3B, featuring Tom Kiesling, Darrell Zaballos, and David Klein, excelled in Germany, securing a bronze medal at the World Championship.
