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- From: ntaib@silver.ucs.indiana.edu (Iskandar Taib)
- Subject: Re: Some Glider Questions...
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- References: <1992Aug20.205241.23356@col.hp.com> <1992Aug20.222823.1121@col.hp.com>
- Date: Sun, 23 Aug 1992 15:24:06 GMT
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- In article <1992Aug20.222823.1121@col.hp.com> gregt@col.hp.com (Greg Tarcza) writes:
-
- >Radio:
- >> If somebody *WANTS* to stay with polyhedral gliders do you
- >> still suggest to buy a 4 channel system, or a simple 2 channel AM
- >> system is enough?
-
- I've heard that the split sticks make for good glider piloting
- (you aren't creating "stick thermals"). Still I bet it takes
- getting used to, I'll bet...
-
-
- >Another reason for getting the four channel radio is for spoilers, which
- >I recommend, or flaps. ...And then there is the question of resale
- >value when you want to upgrade or bail out.
-
- Besides 4 channel sets come with nicads.
-
-
-
- >Covering:
- >> What can I use to cover them?
- >I use Monokote, but I am sure that most of the other similar coverings
- >will work fine.
-
- >> Can I use Japanese paper with tightening lacquer?
-
- >Probably, but how easy is it to repair when it gets punctured or torn?
-
- Not too difficult to repair (use Ambroid and saran wrap..) but it
- WILL be easier to puncture and tear.
-
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