[NSRCA-discussion] An education in balsa usage for pattern

[Adam Glatt]

Not directly applicable to pattern, but certainly a good start:
Buy and build a Stevens Aeromodel kit. The planes are small (35-50" 
span, 1-2.5lbs) and electric powered. I'm about 1/2 done building the 
Edge 540, and am actually enjoying the build because I am constantly in 
awe of the genius wood design and its results (consider that this Edge 
540 is 40-sized, but will weigh only 2lbs with more performance than all 
but the most dedicated 40-sized 3D glow planes).

-Adam

White, Chris wrote:
>
> Can anyone tell me where a person can get a “Crash” course in learning 
> about balsa weights and strength and its proper use in balsa pattern 
> models.
>
> I notice a few years ago that in the 99 world champs most of the 
> Japanese pilots models were balsa and light weight too. It seems that 
> everything I read of late seems to indicate that light weight and 
> strength only come with composite construction.
>
> Thanks….Chris
>
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