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BTD10: The 835kph Sailplane and Dynamic Soaring
TNG Technology Consulting GmbH
Spencer Lisenby explains dynamic soaring, a technique that lets unpowered radio-controlled gliders reach speeds above 835 kph. He covers the physics and the design, build and flying challenges.
Recommended as a detailed, wonderful explanation of the physics of dynamic soaring and record-speed RC gliders.
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