Introductory, Beginner Topics and Fun |
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Introduction to Soaring (a slideshow by Bill Kuhl) |
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Getting Started in R/C Soaring (courtesy of FatLion) |
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See How It Flies (Principles of Flight) |
| Flight Club - an online Glider Simulator (courtesy of Dan Burton) |
| Paper Airplane Simulator (off topic, but just for fun) |
Advanced Topics and Theory |
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Aerodynamics Index (Selkirk College) |
Useful Articles and Technical Information |
| Trimming Your Sailplane for Optimum Performance - by Brian Agnew (courtesy of B2Streamlines) |
| Center of Gravity Location - by Dr. Mark Drela MIT (courtesy of Pole Cat Aeroplane Works) |
| Using the Rudder in Thermal Flying - by Dr. Mark Drela MIT (courtesy of Pole Cat Aeroplane Works) |
| Martin Hepperle's Model Aviation - Several articles on aircraft aerodynamics, and interactive page devoted to propeller design, and another which evaluates airfoils. Martin also takes a close look at winglets. |
Flight Instruction by CSS Members |
| The following CSS members have volunteered to mentor new pilots and offer their years of R/C soaring experience. |
| Barry Andersen |
| Sam Bach |
| Steve Siebenaler |