Soaring Articles

Much can be learned from the experience of others. We are fortunate to have a hobby where many expert flyers in the past have recorded their experiences and knowledge for the benefit of others. We have collected together many articles on various subjects relative to Radio Control Soaring and reprinted them here. Read these articles and apply the principles taught and become a better pilot. Thankyou to all the many writers who have provided us with this valuable resource. Professional Fuselage Tail Boom Repair - Dennis Harvey The Physics of an F3J Launch - Dennis Harvey Trimming Your Sailplane - Brian Agnew Mixing Full-house Sailplanes - Rick Eckel Aileron Differential - Jim Rimmer Gordy’s Sailplane Balancing System - Gordy Stahl Where to Fly - Frank Weston Using the Rudder in Thermal Flying - Mark Drela Maximizing Launch Potential - Joe Wurts Martin Weberschock's Launch setup No More "Pop-Offs" - Gordon Buckland Daryl Perkins "Launch Meister" Understanding the JR Propo X-388S Radio - Part I - Rick Eckel Understanding the JR Propo X-388S Radio - Part 2 - Rick Eckel Understanding the JR Propo X-388S Radio - Part 3 - - Rick Eckel JR XP9303 Sailplane Manual - Sherman Knight JR XP9303 Sailplane Setup Addendum - Joe Wurts