Radio Control Glider Information
A number of Sonoma Wings pilots are into RC sailplanes as a way to
get their flying fix when their HG / PG is grounded.
This page has information of interest to current RC'ers in the club as
well as those who'd like to join in on the fun.
Radio Frequencys and Channels:
We're all using the RC Aircraft "band" at 72MHZ (from 72.010 to 72.990). In order for a bunch of pilots to fly (and dog-fight) together, each pilot must be on a different frequency (designated as channels).
Here's a list of channels used by club members. Note that two pilots using the same channel, but one FM and the other AM, will still interfere with each other.
- 20 (AM) Zagi - Leo Jones
- 20 (AM) Zagi - Bob Stanley
- 24 (AM) ---- - Jon James
- 26 (AM) ---- - Jon James
- 26 (FM) ---- - Albert Branson
- 29 (FM) Bus - Ernie Camacho
- 31 (FM) ---- - Andy Long
- 36 (AM) Zagi - Rich Sauer
- 42 (AM) Zagi - Bob Storms
- 44 (AM) Zagi - Matt Jagelka
- 48 (FM) ---- - Andy Long
- 48 (FM) ---- - Todd Robinson
- 48 (FM) ---- - Bob Storms
- 50 (AM) Floater - Matt Jagelka
- 52 (FM) Floater - Bob Storms
- 54 (AM) Zagi - Jon James
- 56 (FM) ---- - Greg Sugg
Zagi foam flying wing
Zagi Home Page.
The all-EPP Zagi is called the EPP-Combat. It's the model that
all our Zagi pilots have. Except for Bob Stanley - he's got a Boomerang.
It looks identical to a Zagi, but 6 oz. lighter and a cleaner airfoil.
And, there's a Zagi EPP Foam Thermalling Plane. Andy built one of these for
his nephew. "It will stay up in really light stuff and thermals great.
Not a tank at all. Really tough too."
Dave's Aircraft Works
Dave's Aircraft Works is another source for EPP foam planes. He has a
variety of planes, for general flying and for combat. Ernie has this one,
the TG-3 trainer, which he's named "The Blue Bus". Click the image
to go to Dave's home page. You'll find combat contest rules and
EPP tips & tricks there too.