In spite dismal weather forecasts capacity crowd attended 1993 WRAM show U George M Myers WHATS NEW WRAM show held year February 27-28 Westchester County Center White Plains New York writing show report try find significant trend theme talk about year obvious candidate FCCs omnibus docket 92-235 seeks put 400 channels 72-73 MHz band plus additional channels elsewhere found three manufacturers/vendors offering RC systems have potential meet exceed FCC s proposed new specifications key words phase locked loop PLL PLL generators used transmitter receiver 25 kHz bandwidth possible PLLs generate frequencies digitally bandwidths narrow 500 Hz have ability generate specific frequencies just crystal PLL can generate 400 frequencies envi sioned FCC band will use 50 frequencies RC work benefits everybody else will benefit us too Some folks will generate confusion referring PLLs synthesizers Ignore think belt suspenders same because either can hold up pants Dave Abbe Aristo-Craft Futaba showed different paths future Dave Abbe developing RF section existing MOM Master Onboard Multimix unit based existing British German American chips will convert MOM very intelligent super narrowJuly1993 55 Above In spite dismal weather forecasts heavy advance ticket sales line waiting get Westchester County Center long Top main floor about 35% total exhibit area filled capacity floor can seen places some attendees must have retired cushioned seats rest eat lunch 56 Model Aviation e Nauseda Concord Mass brought -scale Gee Bee Loening OL-6 Fred C Tuxworth Mattapoisett Maine Z Powered Sachs 42 using Futaba PCM radio spans 108 inches has wing area 2880 square inches prizewinning model has 93-inch span 1200-sq-in wing powered Quadra 50 weighs 28 pounds F4D-1 Skyray Mark Frankel uses OS 91 Dynamax Among Mr Macaronis museum-quality boats ceremo fan Pictures background taken Top Gun nial junk Santesima Madre Spanish galleon under full sail N wis Polk L Charles Hampton R Mr Macaroni assembling Turrido Sovereign Seas discussed Aristo-Craft Valiant RC systemwhich includes such operating1000 ornaments 300 blocks rigged undergoing FCC examinationfeatures lighted chandelier overwith over mile five different cords grand staircase Ed Proctor Wyndmoor Pa scratch-built -scale altered Steve Levine began Tamiya Clodbuster added commercial 1923 Ford Model T dragster featuring working Connely V-8 engine chassis made up flatbed hauler got creative band receiver properties MOM such can take signals basic transmitter no reversing switches dual-rate switches span adjustments mixers create tricks done super transmitter Dave sold off interest Hitec will build new product American business Given Dave Abbes record got narrow-band replacement receiver 1991 Platinum receiver market time meet previous FCC change can anticipate hell again modified MOM will provide inexpensive path 1995 whenever Aristo-Crafts Valiant system has mentioned before Lewis Polk company Aristo-Craft seem have jumped through hoops overcome obstacles last Vaiiant inexpensive $450 system PLL bells whistles transmitter FCC examining pre production unit now production units may available time Toledo show dealer might have system early summer will access 50 RC channels have present Later FCC has its way Aristo-Craft will able replace present 100-channel chip 400-channel chip unique idea Valiant uses receiver plane scanning receiver connect cable transmitter will radiate until receiver finds unused channel can lock open channel want unplug airplane fly must use assigned channel can key transmitter wont radiate until channel clear significant improvement over what have now other guy Continued page 59 July1993 57 Vintage RC Society inducted nine men its Hall Fame L-R Cliff Weirick Ed Loreni Bob Aberle George P Steiner George M Myers Bill Hershberger John Worth Maynard Hill Nick Ziroli 006-cu-in CO2 motor Czechoslovakia powered kits models shown tnis photoranging Peanut tiny indoor model made regular flights over crowd Scale Rubber 60-sized Sport/Patternare Czechoslovakia ierry S~th ot Lanier discusses thO stinger 10 Sta-Put II Jim FIorio proprietor Florio Flyer typical businessmen Laniers new spray adhesive Tom Mavaro flock WRAM show move product 93 WRAM ShowlMyers Continued page 57 such system WACO wouldnt have shot down Steve Helms Futaba showed digital PLL PCM FP-9ZHP system $1900 channel-switching PLL RF sections both plug-in transmitter module receiver Same chip change future necessary system has feature ever heard backed Futaba s service its very long line servos cant satisfied Futaba exceedingly hard please People seemed happy relaxed WRAM show unusual attitude New York could nicknamed Adrenaline City bombing World Trade Center didnt seem have anybody worried fact seemed less pushing shoving aisles late afternoons casual survey vendors indicated sales good although times tough know modelers either out work worrying about being laid off cant explain just report what see Lets talk about WRAM members get Westchester County Center couple days early set up tables drapes partitions electrical drops etc exhibitors spend three days show directing traffic operating security answering questions scurrying about needed make show success show over spend Sunday night Monday reversing process saw about 20 WRAM members job times Sunday night helping friend tear down booth saw Jerry Judge WRAM president pushing carts full pipes cast-iron bases rolling up drapery helping vendors move boxes out door etc WRAMs get show old-fashioned waythey work show wouldnt success modelers labor secret produce eye-popping displays art example Vince Nauseda s A-scale Gee Bee Z 93-inch-span model uses Sachs 42 engine Futaba PCM radio model includes scale functioning shock absorbers Fred C Tuxworths Loening OL-6 spans 108 inches has wing area 2880 square inches powered Quadra 50 weighs 28 pounds Its another prizewinner Yet another noteworthy model Mark Frankels F4D-1 Skyray powered OS 91 Dynamax fan Mr Macaroni Queens New York 70 years old has building model boats four five years brought four boats scored Best Show Continued page 173 IAYTRODUCES.. LDM Industries Inc THE STRONGBOXTM RECEIVER AND BATTERY PACK PROTECTION SYSTEM STRONGBOX revolutionary new product designed provide both vibration crash protection receiver battery pack STRONGBOX molded tough polypropylene plastic lined vibration absorbing foam STRONGBOX designed mount model just like servo tray included mounting hardware Measuring Intersul Cut-ama] STRONGBOXrM 24 inches deep 27 inches wide 41 inches long STRONGBOC will fit 40 larger sized models 19 ounces including foam padding mounting hardware STRONGBOC weighs about same standard size servo receiver battery pack valuable components RIC control system Give vibration crash protection need deserve Protect valuables STRONGBOX Part #8000 $795 U YiW 5Djg[e 4LOU xj~vpj1wj Due overwhelming response Anniversary Sale have decided permanently lower retail price entire line Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kits way saying thanks continuing support products company Futaba S28 S38 S48 S128 S138 5148 Cirrus CS28 CS128 C5238 & CS248 servos Kit #9600 4 pack . S2995 Kit #9610 1 pack ..$ 795 Airtronics 94102 servos Kit #9700 4 pack ..$2995 Kit #9710 1 pack ..$795 JR 501 & 507 Focus H5300 RCD 05 Tower TS-51 Hobbico CS-51 Ace 330 servos Kit #9800 4 pack ..$2095 Kit #9810 1 pack..$595 NO-HEAT TRIM SOLVENT TM Takes Hassle Out Mono kote Trim Work ttonds Monokote over Monokote heat Eliminates ugly bubbles wrinkles Completely fuel-proof easy use Will cause colors bleed Allows time position trim pieces AIso works Ultracote Oracover Part #95004 oz Bottle Upgrade 4 standard servos less cost Asiff bearing servo LDM Industries Bali Bearing Servo Conversion Kits will Eliminate wobble output shaft Reduce control response deadband Reduce chance ot flutter Improve control surface centering Allow use pull-pull cables order send check money order including $300 S&H LDM Industries Inc PO Box 292396 Dept 140 Tampa FL 33687-2396 Phone/Fax 813 985-5616 Florida residents add 6 1/2% sales tax VISA MASTER CARD Accepted Dealer Inquiries Welcome 1993 LDM Industries Inc July1993 59 Satisfaction Guaranteed SH-710 Pkg 24- $295 EAv HINE-EZZ THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply cut single knite slot hinge slide hinges place apply few drops favorite CA glue youre done SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG 74e ea 94 SIG MFG CO INC.401-7 So Front St.Montezuma IA 50171 23-5154 93 WRAM Show/MyersRC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 59Continued page 118 first prize winners circle previous shows arrived assembling Mississippi riverboat Turrido Another Mr Macaronis models Sovereign Seas 1600s-vintage British naval warship suffered no defeats its 60 years operation Mr Macaroni also brought Santesima Madre representing Spanish galleon under full sail ceremonial junk on-board Shinto shrine weddings etc Full-page photos would necessary justice detail museum-quality scale boats Ed Proctor Wyndmoor Pennsylvania brought -scale altered 1923 Ford Model dragster scratch-built model includes chrome-moly chassis working Connely V-8 engine Futaba PCM radio used Steve Levine began Tamiya Clodhuster added commercial chassis made up flatbed hauler got creative models features include radiocontrolled throttle steering braking usual manner plus bed tilting chainhaul Switches side panel control lights gull-wing doors hood etc micro TV camera over front bumper plays out miniature TV set foreground WHO CAME THIS YEAR year Czechs Slovakians Howard Kuhn US representative FAI Spacemodeling Committee arranged visit spoke Otakar Saffek editor Modelartz magazine vice president FAI Spacemodeling activity said companies Czechoslovakia now Czech Republic Slovakia came make name themselves model business Based quality kits motors accessories sold very nice prices did Jim Florlo proprietor Florio Flyer PO Box 88 Dagus Mines PA 15831 typical small US businessmen flock WRAM show move product As can see photo brought lot product move Genial Gerry What Its Worth Smith Lanier booth explain Stinger 10 designed Lanier Sta-Put II Laniers new spray adhesive use Styrofoam also featured booth During awards ceremony Sunday afternoon Vintage RC society inducted nine men its Hall Fame previously awarded McEntee medal WRAMs Inductees Cliff Weirick Ed Lorenz Bob Aberle George P Steiner George M Myers Bill Hershberger John Worth Maynard Hill Nick Ziroli nd annual League Silent Flight LSF National R/C Soaring Championships returns Vincennes Indiana August 7 August 14 Building success initial event 1992 contest promises RC soarings premier week year Thermal duration events will once again run using man-on-man format Other events include F3B F3J Scale Cross Country Hand Launch Sportsman MultiTask special unofficial event Hand Launch Golf events except Hand Launch Golf Cross Country will flown Lincoln High School Vincennes spacious site used LSF 1992 well AMA soaring events 1990 1991 NATS site will also used July 17-25 NATS since have relocated Lubbock Texas Lawrenceville-Vincennes 50 channels will used Entries limited seven per channel thermal dura tion events five per channel F3B F3J SMT Hand Launch per channel Hand Launch Golf Cross Country receive entry form send SASE Mike Stump 607 Washington St Cadillac Ml 49601 fifth annual Masters Soaring competi tion will held September 11-12 Toledo Weak Signals RIC Club field located between Detroit Michigan Toledo Ohio first time Masters will held outside southern California Masters Soaring open pilots have achieved significant RC soaring accomplishments eligible invitation pilot must have won two-day contest national regional contest set national soaring record hold LSF rank Level V have completed contest requirements Level V hold rank Level IV Contest Director Art Slagle 50-year modeling veteran longtime RC soaring activist Participants will limited first 100 respondents special invitation mailed April qualify Masters want compete have DARNED GOOD AIRMEN Lightest punts S s Anita es SPOdS Bust Pilot KitMsOe USA #108118 scale.$695 #106-1/6scale795 #105-1/5scale895 #104-114scale995 #103-1/3scale.1595 #308-1/8jet695 #307-1/7jet795 received invitation may call Art 313 477-2228 evenings address 26314 Kiltartan Farmington Hills MI 48334 F3B/USA nonprofit newsletter devoted F3B multitask soaring slope racing F3B/USA started 1987 friend Randy Reynolds Colorado Springs put out 199 1-92 now George Spitzer Pasadena has taken over editing publishing duties Georges first issue January February 1993 number must say its fabulous job Desktop publishing lots good photos make really pro look issue contains personal bio-sketches members 1993 F3B Team also includes special Up Close Personal interview team pilot Daryl Perkins George plans print interesting feature articles top people sport well technical issues relating F3B Youll like subscription rate US residents $12 year six issues $22 two years Write F3B/USA 87h North Catalina Pasadena CA 91106 call 818 796-5024 Coming next month Biscayne Baby MiniStick U Dave Linstrum FAX 315- 548-4099 FuU Body Pilot Kit #2061/6 scale.$ 995 #205-1/5 scale.1095 #2041/4 scae.1 195 #203-1/3 scaie.1795 CotttaiflS pilot head flahdS hoots helmet cap goUges tat lemplales east 2 ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS Sen poat dealee f jest ye ode diteot Add $100 sttipyiit# NYS Rnyedoele add 7Y Ta Chock oe Money Orde July1993 173 E4Ju I] 4] [tI
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/07
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 59, 173
In spite dismal weather forecasts capacity crowd attended 1993 WRAM show U George M Myers WHATS NEW WRAM show held year February 27-28 Westchester County Center White Plains New York writing show report try find significant trend theme talk about year obvious candidate FCCs omnibus docket 92-235 seeks put 400 channels 72-73 MHz band plus additional channels elsewhere found three manufacturers/vendors offering RC systems have potential meet exceed FCC s proposed new specifications key words phase locked loop PLL PLL generators used transmitter receiver 25 kHz bandwidth possible PLLs generate frequencies digitally bandwidths narrow 500 Hz have ability generate specific frequencies just crystal PLL can generate 400 frequencies envi sioned FCC band will use 50 frequencies RC work benefits everybody else will benefit us too Some folks will generate confusion referring PLLs synthesizers Ignore think belt suspenders same because either can hold up pants Dave Abbe Aristo-Craft Futaba showed different paths future Dave Abbe developing RF section existing MOM Master Onboard Multimix unit based existing British German American chips will convert MOM very intelligent super narrowJuly1993 55 Above In spite dismal weather forecasts heavy advance ticket sales line waiting get Westchester County Center long Top main floor about 35% total exhibit area filled capacity floor can seen places some attendees must have retired cushioned seats rest eat lunch 56 Model Aviation e Nauseda Concord Mass brought -scale Gee Bee Loening OL-6 Fred C Tuxworth Mattapoisett Maine Z Powered Sachs 42 using Futaba PCM radio spans 108 inches has wing area 2880 square inches prizewinning model has 93-inch span 1200-sq-in wing powered Quadra 50 weighs 28 pounds F4D-1 Skyray Mark Frankel uses OS 91 Dynamax Among Mr Macaronis museum-quality boats ceremo fan Pictures background taken Top Gun nial junk Santesima Madre Spanish galleon under full sail N wis Polk L Charles Hampton R Mr Macaroni assembling Turrido Sovereign Seas discussed Aristo-Craft Valiant RC systemwhich includes such operating1000 ornaments 300 blocks rigged undergoing FCC examinationfeatures lighted chandelier overwith over mile five different cords grand staircase Ed Proctor Wyndmoor Pa scratch-built -scale altered Steve Levine began Tamiya Clodbuster added commercial 1923 Ford Model T dragster featuring working Connely V-8 engine chassis made up flatbed hauler got creative band receiver properties MOM such can take signals basic transmitter no reversing switches dual-rate switches span adjustments mixers create tricks done super transmitter Dave sold off interest Hitec will build new product American business Given Dave Abbes record got narrow-band replacement receiver 1991 Platinum receiver market time meet previous FCC change can anticipate hell again modified MOM will provide inexpensive path 1995 whenever Aristo-Crafts Valiant system has mentioned before Lewis Polk company Aristo-Craft seem have jumped through hoops overcome obstacles last Vaiiant inexpensive $450 system PLL bells whistles transmitter FCC examining pre production unit now production units may available time Toledo show dealer might have system early summer will access 50 RC channels have present Later FCC has its way Aristo-Craft will able replace present 100-channel chip 400-channel chip unique idea Valiant uses receiver plane scanning receiver connect cable transmitter will radiate until receiver finds unused channel can lock open channel want unplug airplane fly must use assigned channel can key transmitter wont radiate until channel clear significant improvement over what have now other guy Continued page 59 July1993 57 Vintage RC Society inducted nine men its Hall Fame L-R Cliff Weirick Ed Loreni Bob Aberle George P Steiner George M Myers Bill Hershberger John Worth Maynard Hill Nick Ziroli 006-cu-in CO2 motor Czechoslovakia powered kits models shown tnis photoranging Peanut tiny indoor model made regular flights over crowd Scale Rubber 60-sized Sport/Patternare Czechoslovakia ierry S~th ot Lanier discusses thO stinger 10 Sta-Put II Jim FIorio proprietor Florio Flyer typical businessmen Laniers new spray adhesive Tom Mavaro flock WRAM show move product 93 WRAM ShowlMyers Continued page 57 such system WACO wouldnt have shot down Steve Helms Futaba showed digital PLL PCM FP-9ZHP system $1900 channel-switching PLL RF sections both plug-in transmitter module receiver Same chip change future necessary system has feature ever heard backed Futaba s service its very long line servos cant satisfied Futaba exceedingly hard please People seemed happy relaxed WRAM show unusual attitude New York could nicknamed Adrenaline City bombing World Trade Center didnt seem have anybody worried fact seemed less pushing shoving aisles late afternoons casual survey vendors indicated sales good although times tough know modelers either out work worrying about being laid off cant explain just report what see Lets talk about WRAM members get Westchester County Center couple days early set up tables drapes partitions electrical drops etc exhibitors spend three days show directing traffic operating security answering questions scurrying about needed make show success show over spend Sunday night Monday reversing process saw about 20 WRAM members job times Sunday night helping friend tear down booth saw Jerry Judge WRAM president pushing carts full pipes cast-iron bases rolling up drapery helping vendors move boxes out door etc WRAMs get show old-fashioned waythey work show wouldnt success modelers labor secret produce eye-popping displays art example Vince Nauseda s A-scale Gee Bee Z 93-inch-span model uses Sachs 42 engine Futaba PCM radio model includes scale functioning shock absorbers Fred C Tuxworths Loening OL-6 spans 108 inches has wing area 2880 square inches powered Quadra 50 weighs 28 pounds Its another prizewinner Yet another noteworthy model Mark Frankels F4D-1 Skyray powered OS 91 Dynamax fan Mr Macaroni Queens New York 70 years old has building model boats four five years brought four boats scored Best Show Continued page 173 IAYTRODUCES.. LDM Industries Inc THE STRONGBOXTM RECEIVER AND BATTERY PACK PROTECTION SYSTEM STRONGBOX revolutionary new product designed provide both vibration crash protection receiver battery pack STRONGBOX molded tough polypropylene plastic lined vibration absorbing foam STRONGBOX designed mount model just like servo tray included mounting hardware Measuring Intersul Cut-ama] STRONGBOXrM 24 inches deep 27 inches wide 41 inches long STRONGBOC will fit 40 larger sized models 19 ounces including foam padding mounting hardware STRONGBOC weighs about same standard size servo receiver battery pack valuable components RIC control system Give vibration crash protection need deserve Protect valuables STRONGBOX Part #8000 $795 U YiW 5Djg[e 4LOU xj~vpj1wj Due overwhelming response Anniversary Sale have decided permanently lower retail price entire line Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kits way saying thanks continuing support products company Futaba S28 S38 S48 S128 S138 5148 Cirrus CS28 CS128 C5238 & CS248 servos Kit #9600 4 pack . S2995 Kit #9610 1 pack ..$ 795 Airtronics 94102 servos Kit #9700 4 pack ..$2995 Kit #9710 1 pack ..$795 JR 501 & 507 Focus H5300 RCD 05 Tower TS-51 Hobbico CS-51 Ace 330 servos Kit #9800 4 pack ..$2095 Kit #9810 1 pack..$595 NO-HEAT TRIM SOLVENT TM Takes Hassle Out Mono kote Trim Work ttonds Monokote over Monokote heat Eliminates ugly bubbles wrinkles Completely fuel-proof easy use Will cause colors bleed Allows time position trim pieces AIso works Ultracote Oracover Part #95004 oz Bottle Upgrade 4 standard servos less cost Asiff bearing servo LDM Industries Bali Bearing Servo Conversion Kits will Eliminate wobble output shaft Reduce control response deadband Reduce chance ot flutter Improve control surface centering Allow use pull-pull cables order send check money order including $300 S&H LDM Industries Inc PO Box 292396 Dept 140 Tampa FL 33687-2396 Phone/Fax 813 985-5616 Florida residents add 6 1/2% sales tax VISA MASTER CARD Accepted Dealer Inquiries Welcome 1993 LDM Industries Inc July1993 59 Satisfaction Guaranteed SH-710 Pkg 24- $295 EAv HINE-EZZ THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply cut single knite slot hinge slide hinges place apply few drops favorite CA glue youre done SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG 74e ea 94 SIG MFG CO INC.401-7 So Front St.Montezuma IA 50171 23-5154 93 WRAM Show/MyersRC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 59Continued page 118 first prize winners circle previous shows arrived assembling Mississippi riverboat Turrido Another Mr Macaronis models Sovereign Seas 1600s-vintage British naval warship suffered no defeats its 60 years operation Mr Macaroni also brought Santesima Madre representing Spanish galleon under full sail ceremonial junk on-board Shinto shrine weddings etc Full-page photos would necessary justice detail museum-quality scale boats Ed Proctor Wyndmoor Pennsylvania brought -scale altered 1923 Ford Model dragster scratch-built model includes chrome-moly chassis working Connely V-8 engine Futaba PCM radio used Steve Levine began Tamiya Clodhuster added commercial chassis made up flatbed hauler got creative models features include radiocontrolled throttle steering braking usual manner plus bed tilting chainhaul Switches side panel control lights gull-wing doors hood etc micro TV camera over front bumper plays out miniature TV set foreground WHO CAME THIS YEAR year Czechs Slovakians Howard Kuhn US representative FAI Spacemodeling Committee arranged visit spoke Otakar Saffek editor Modelartz magazine vice president FAI Spacemodeling activity said companies Czechoslovakia now Czech Republic Slovakia came make name themselves model business Based quality kits motors accessories sold very nice prices did Jim Florlo proprietor Florio Flyer PO Box 88 Dagus Mines PA 15831 typical small US businessmen flock WRAM show move product As can see photo brought lot product move Genial Gerry What Its Worth Smith Lanier booth explain Stinger 10 designed Lanier Sta-Put II Laniers new spray adhesive use Styrofoam also featured booth During awards ceremony Sunday afternoon Vintage RC society inducted nine men its Hall Fame previously awarded McEntee medal WRAMs Inductees Cliff Weirick Ed Lorenz Bob Aberle George P Steiner George M Myers Bill Hershberger John Worth Maynard Hill Nick Ziroli nd annual League Silent Flight LSF National R/C Soaring Championships returns Vincennes Indiana August 7 August 14 Building success initial event 1992 contest promises RC soarings premier week year Thermal duration events will once again run using man-on-man format Other events include F3B F3J Scale Cross Country Hand Launch Sportsman MultiTask special unofficial event Hand Launch Golf events except Hand Launch Golf Cross Country will flown Lincoln High School Vincennes spacious site used LSF 1992 well AMA soaring events 1990 1991 NATS site will also used July 17-25 NATS since have relocated Lubbock Texas Lawrenceville-Vincennes 50 channels will used Entries limited seven per channel thermal dura tion events five per channel F3B F3J SMT Hand Launch per channel Hand Launch Golf Cross Country receive entry form send SASE Mike Stump 607 Washington St Cadillac Ml 49601 fifth annual Masters Soaring competi tion will held September 11-12 Toledo Weak Signals RIC Club field located between Detroit Michigan Toledo Ohio first time Masters will held outside southern California Masters Soaring open pilots have achieved significant RC soaring accomplishments eligible invitation pilot must have won two-day contest national regional contest set national soaring record hold LSF rank Level V have completed contest requirements Level V hold rank Level IV Contest Director Art Slagle 50-year modeling veteran longtime RC soaring activist Participants will limited first 100 respondents special invitation mailed April qualify Masters want compete have DARNED GOOD AIRMEN Lightest punts S s Anita es SPOdS Bust Pilot KitMsOe USA #108118 scale.$695 #106-1/6scale795 #105-1/5scale895 #104-114scale995 #103-1/3scale.1595 #308-1/8jet695 #307-1/7jet795 received invitation may call Art 313 477-2228 evenings address 26314 Kiltartan Farmington Hills MI 48334 F3B/USA nonprofit newsletter devoted F3B multitask soaring slope racing F3B/USA started 1987 friend Randy Reynolds Colorado Springs put out 199 1-92 now George Spitzer Pasadena has taken over editing publishing duties Georges first issue January February 1993 number must say its fabulous job Desktop publishing lots good photos make really pro look issue contains personal bio-sketches members 1993 F3B Team also includes special Up Close Personal interview team pilot Daryl Perkins George plans print interesting feature articles top people sport well technical issues relating F3B Youll like subscription rate US residents $12 year six issues $22 two years Write F3B/USA 87h North Catalina Pasadena CA 91106 call 818 796-5024 Coming next month Biscayne Baby MiniStick U Dave Linstrum FAX 315- 548-4099 FuU Body Pilot Kit #2061/6 scale.$ 995 #205-1/5 scale.1095 #2041/4 scae.1 195 #203-1/3 scaie.1795 CotttaiflS pilot head flahdS hoots helmet cap goUges tat lemplales east 2 ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS Sen poat dealee f jest ye ode diteot Add $100 sttipyiit# NYS Rnyedoele add 7Y Ta Chock oe Money Orde July1993 173 E4Ju I] 4] [tI
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/07
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 59, 173
In spite dismal weather forecasts capacity crowd attended 1993 WRAM show U George M Myers WHATS NEW WRAM show held year February 27-28 Westchester County Center White Plains New York writing show report try find significant trend theme talk about year obvious candidate FCCs omnibus docket 92-235 seeks put 400 channels 72-73 MHz band plus additional channels elsewhere found three manufacturers/vendors offering RC systems have potential meet exceed FCC s proposed new specifications key words phase locked loop PLL PLL generators used transmitter receiver 25 kHz bandwidth possible PLLs generate frequencies digitally bandwidths narrow 500 Hz have ability generate specific frequencies just crystal PLL can generate 400 frequencies envi sioned FCC band will use 50 frequencies RC work benefits everybody else will benefit us too Some folks will generate confusion referring PLLs synthesizers Ignore think belt suspenders same because either can hold up pants Dave Abbe Aristo-Craft Futaba showed different paths future Dave Abbe developing RF section existing MOM Master Onboard Multimix unit based existing British German American chips will convert MOM very intelligent super narrowJuly1993 55 Above In spite dismal weather forecasts heavy advance ticket sales line waiting get Westchester County Center long Top main floor about 35% total exhibit area filled capacity floor can seen places some attendees must have retired cushioned seats rest eat lunch 56 Model Aviation e Nauseda Concord Mass brought -scale Gee Bee Loening OL-6 Fred C Tuxworth Mattapoisett Maine Z Powered Sachs 42 using Futaba PCM radio spans 108 inches has wing area 2880 square inches prizewinning model has 93-inch span 1200-sq-in wing powered Quadra 50 weighs 28 pounds F4D-1 Skyray Mark Frankel uses OS 91 Dynamax Among Mr Macaronis museum-quality boats ceremo fan Pictures background taken Top Gun nial junk Santesima Madre Spanish galleon under full sail N wis Polk L Charles Hampton R Mr Macaroni assembling Turrido Sovereign Seas discussed Aristo-Craft Valiant RC systemwhich includes such operating1000 ornaments 300 blocks rigged undergoing FCC examinationfeatures lighted chandelier overwith over mile five different cords grand staircase Ed Proctor Wyndmoor Pa scratch-built -scale altered Steve Levine began Tamiya Clodbuster added commercial 1923 Ford Model T dragster featuring working Connely V-8 engine chassis made up flatbed hauler got creative band receiver properties MOM such can take signals basic transmitter no reversing switches dual-rate switches span adjustments mixers create tricks done super transmitter Dave sold off interest Hitec will build new product American business Given Dave Abbes record got narrow-band replacement receiver 1991 Platinum receiver market time meet previous FCC change can anticipate hell again modified MOM will provide inexpensive path 1995 whenever Aristo-Crafts Valiant system has mentioned before Lewis Polk company Aristo-Craft seem have jumped through hoops overcome obstacles last Vaiiant inexpensive $450 system PLL bells whistles transmitter FCC examining pre production unit now production units may available time Toledo show dealer might have system early summer will access 50 RC channels have present Later FCC has its way Aristo-Craft will able replace present 100-channel chip 400-channel chip unique idea Valiant uses receiver plane scanning receiver connect cable transmitter will radiate until receiver finds unused channel can lock open channel want unplug airplane fly must use assigned channel can key transmitter wont radiate until channel clear significant improvement over what have now other guy Continued page 59 July1993 57 Vintage RC Society inducted nine men its Hall Fame L-R Cliff Weirick Ed Loreni Bob Aberle George P Steiner George M Myers Bill Hershberger John Worth Maynard Hill Nick Ziroli 006-cu-in CO2 motor Czechoslovakia powered kits models shown tnis photoranging Peanut tiny indoor model made regular flights over crowd Scale Rubber 60-sized Sport/Patternare Czechoslovakia ierry S~th ot Lanier discusses thO stinger 10 Sta-Put II Jim FIorio proprietor Florio Flyer typical businessmen Laniers new spray adhesive Tom Mavaro flock WRAM show move product 93 WRAM ShowlMyers Continued page 57 such system WACO wouldnt have shot down Steve Helms Futaba showed digital PLL PCM FP-9ZHP system $1900 channel-switching PLL RF sections both plug-in transmitter module receiver Same chip change future necessary system has feature ever heard backed Futaba s service its very long line servos cant satisfied Futaba exceedingly hard please People seemed happy relaxed WRAM show unusual attitude New York could nicknamed Adrenaline City bombing World Trade Center didnt seem have anybody worried fact seemed less pushing shoving aisles late afternoons casual survey vendors indicated sales good although times tough know modelers either out work worrying about being laid off cant explain just report what see Lets talk about WRAM members get Westchester County Center couple days early set up tables drapes partitions electrical drops etc exhibitors spend three days show directing traffic operating security answering questions scurrying about needed make show success show over spend Sunday night Monday reversing process saw about 20 WRAM members job times Sunday night helping friend tear down booth saw Jerry Judge WRAM president pushing carts full pipes cast-iron bases rolling up drapery helping vendors move boxes out door etc WRAMs get show old-fashioned waythey work show wouldnt success modelers labor secret produce eye-popping displays art example Vince Nauseda s A-scale Gee Bee Z 93-inch-span model uses Sachs 42 engine Futaba PCM radio model includes scale functioning shock absorbers Fred C Tuxworths Loening OL-6 spans 108 inches has wing area 2880 square inches powered Quadra 50 weighs 28 pounds Its another prizewinner Yet another noteworthy model Mark Frankels F4D-1 Skyray powered OS 91 Dynamax fan Mr Macaroni Queens New York 70 years old has building model boats four five years brought four boats scored Best Show Continued page 173 IAYTRODUCES.. LDM Industries Inc THE STRONGBOXTM RECEIVER AND BATTERY PACK PROTECTION SYSTEM STRONGBOX revolutionary new product designed provide both vibration crash protection receiver battery pack STRONGBOX molded tough polypropylene plastic lined vibration absorbing foam STRONGBOX designed mount model just like servo tray included mounting hardware Measuring Intersul Cut-ama] STRONGBOXrM 24 inches deep 27 inches wide 41 inches long STRONGBOC will fit 40 larger sized models 19 ounces including foam padding mounting hardware STRONGBOC weighs about same standard size servo receiver battery pack valuable components RIC control system Give vibration crash protection need deserve Protect valuables STRONGBOX Part #8000 $795 U YiW 5Djg[e 4LOU xj~vpj1wj Due overwhelming response Anniversary Sale have decided permanently lower retail price entire line Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kits way saying thanks continuing support products company Futaba S28 S38 S48 S128 S138 5148 Cirrus CS28 CS128 C5238 & CS248 servos Kit #9600 4 pack . S2995 Kit #9610 1 pack ..$ 795 Airtronics 94102 servos Kit #9700 4 pack ..$2995 Kit #9710 1 pack ..$795 JR 501 & 507 Focus H5300 RCD 05 Tower TS-51 Hobbico CS-51 Ace 330 servos Kit #9800 4 pack ..$2095 Kit #9810 1 pack..$595 NO-HEAT TRIM SOLVENT TM Takes Hassle Out Mono kote Trim Work ttonds Monokote over Monokote heat Eliminates ugly bubbles wrinkles Completely fuel-proof easy use Will cause colors bleed Allows time position trim pieces AIso works Ultracote Oracover Part #95004 oz Bottle Upgrade 4 standard servos less cost Asiff bearing servo LDM Industries Bali Bearing Servo Conversion Kits will Eliminate wobble output shaft Reduce control response deadband Reduce chance ot flutter Improve control surface centering Allow use pull-pull cables order send check money order including $300 S&H LDM Industries Inc PO Box 292396 Dept 140 Tampa FL 33687-2396 Phone/Fax 813 985-5616 Florida residents add 6 1/2% sales tax VISA MASTER CARD Accepted Dealer Inquiries Welcome 1993 LDM Industries Inc July1993 59 Satisfaction Guaranteed SH-710 Pkg 24- $295 EAv HINE-EZZ THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply cut single knite slot hinge slide hinges place apply few drops favorite CA glue youre done SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG 74e ea 94 SIG MFG CO INC.401-7 So Front St.Montezuma IA 50171 23-5154 93 WRAM Show/MyersRC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 59Continued page 118 first prize winners circle previous shows arrived assembling Mississippi riverboat Turrido Another Mr Macaronis models Sovereign Seas 1600s-vintage British naval warship suffered no defeats its 60 years operation Mr Macaroni also brought Santesima Madre representing Spanish galleon under full sail ceremonial junk on-board Shinto shrine weddings etc Full-page photos would necessary justice detail museum-quality scale boats Ed Proctor Wyndmoor Pennsylvania brought -scale altered 1923 Ford Model dragster scratch-built model includes chrome-moly chassis working Connely V-8 engine Futaba PCM radio used Steve Levine began Tamiya Clodhuster added commercial chassis made up flatbed hauler got creative models features include radiocontrolled throttle steering braking usual manner plus bed tilting chainhaul Switches side panel control lights gull-wing doors hood etc micro TV camera over front bumper plays out miniature TV set foreground WHO CAME THIS YEAR year Czechs Slovakians Howard Kuhn US representative FAI Spacemodeling Committee arranged visit spoke Otakar Saffek editor Modelartz magazine vice president FAI Spacemodeling activity said companies Czechoslovakia now Czech Republic Slovakia came make name themselves model business Based quality kits motors accessories sold very nice prices did Jim Florlo proprietor Florio Flyer PO Box 88 Dagus Mines PA 15831 typical small US businessmen flock WRAM show move product As can see photo brought lot product move Genial Gerry What Its Worth Smith Lanier booth explain Stinger 10 designed Lanier Sta-Put II Laniers new spray adhesive use Styrofoam also featured booth During awards ceremony Sunday afternoon Vintage RC society inducted nine men its Hall Fame previously awarded McEntee medal WRAMs Inductees Cliff Weirick Ed Lorenz Bob Aberle George P Steiner George M Myers Bill Hershberger John Worth Maynard Hill Nick Ziroli nd annual League Silent Flight LSF National R/C Soaring Championships returns Vincennes Indiana August 7 August 14 Building success initial event 1992 contest promises RC soarings premier week year Thermal duration events will once again run using man-on-man format Other events include F3B F3J Scale Cross Country Hand Launch Sportsman MultiTask special unofficial event Hand Launch Golf events except Hand Launch Golf Cross Country will flown Lincoln High School Vincennes spacious site used LSF 1992 well AMA soaring events 1990 1991 NATS site will also used July 17-25 NATS since have relocated Lubbock Texas Lawrenceville-Vincennes 50 channels will used Entries limited seven per channel thermal dura tion events five per channel F3B F3J SMT Hand Launch per channel Hand Launch Golf Cross Country receive entry form send SASE Mike Stump 607 Washington St Cadillac Ml 49601 fifth annual Masters Soaring competi tion will held September 11-12 Toledo Weak Signals RIC Club field located between Detroit Michigan Toledo Ohio first time Masters will held outside southern California Masters Soaring open pilots have achieved significant RC soaring accomplishments eligible invitation pilot must have won two-day contest national regional contest set national soaring record hold LSF rank Level V have completed contest requirements Level V hold rank Level IV Contest Director Art Slagle 50-year modeling veteran longtime RC soaring activist Participants will limited first 100 respondents special invitation mailed April qualify Masters want compete have DARNED GOOD AIRMEN Lightest punts S s Anita es SPOdS Bust Pilot KitMsOe USA #108118 scale.$695 #106-1/6scale795 #105-1/5scale895 #104-114scale995 #103-1/3scale.1595 #308-1/8jet695 #307-1/7jet795 received invitation may call Art 313 477-2228 evenings address 26314 Kiltartan Farmington Hills MI 48334 F3B/USA nonprofit newsletter devoted F3B multitask soaring slope racing F3B/USA started 1987 friend Randy Reynolds Colorado Springs put out 199 1-92 now George Spitzer Pasadena has taken over editing publishing duties Georges first issue January February 1993 number must say its fabulous job Desktop publishing lots good photos make really pro look issue contains personal bio-sketches members 1993 F3B Team also includes special Up Close Personal interview team pilot Daryl Perkins George plans print interesting feature articles top people sport well technical issues relating F3B Youll like subscription rate US residents $12 year six issues $22 two years Write F3B/USA 87h North Catalina Pasadena CA 91106 call 818 796-5024 Coming next month Biscayne Baby MiniStick U Dave Linstrum FAX 315- 548-4099 FuU Body Pilot Kit #2061/6 scale.$ 995 #205-1/5 scale.1095 #2041/4 scae.1 195 #203-1/3 scaie.1795 CotttaiflS pilot head flahdS hoots helmet cap goUges tat lemplales east 2 ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS Sen poat dealee f jest ye ode diteot Add $100 sttipyiit# NYS Rnyedoele add 7Y Ta Chock oe Money Orde July1993 173 E4Ju I] 4] [tI
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/07
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 59, 173
In spite dismal weather forecasts capacity crowd attended 1993 WRAM show U George M Myers WHATS NEW WRAM show held year February 27-28 Westchester County Center White Plains New York writing show report try find significant trend theme talk about year obvious candidate FCCs omnibus docket 92-235 seeks put 400 channels 72-73 MHz band plus additional channels elsewhere found three manufacturers/vendors offering RC systems have potential meet exceed FCC s proposed new specifications key words phase locked loop PLL PLL generators used transmitter receiver 25 kHz bandwidth possible PLLs generate frequencies digitally bandwidths narrow 500 Hz have ability generate specific frequencies just crystal PLL can generate 400 frequencies envi sioned FCC band will use 50 frequencies RC work benefits everybody else will benefit us too Some folks will generate confusion referring PLLs synthesizers Ignore think belt suspenders same because either can hold up pants Dave Abbe Aristo-Craft Futaba showed different paths future Dave Abbe developing RF section existing MOM Master Onboard Multimix unit based existing British German American chips will convert MOM very intelligent super narrowJuly1993 55 Above In spite dismal weather forecasts heavy advance ticket sales line waiting get Westchester County Center long Top main floor about 35% total exhibit area filled capacity floor can seen places some attendees must have retired cushioned seats rest eat lunch 56 Model Aviation e Nauseda Concord Mass brought -scale Gee Bee Loening OL-6 Fred C Tuxworth Mattapoisett Maine Z Powered Sachs 42 using Futaba PCM radio spans 108 inches has wing area 2880 square inches prizewinning model has 93-inch span 1200-sq-in wing powered Quadra 50 weighs 28 pounds F4D-1 Skyray Mark Frankel uses OS 91 Dynamax Among Mr Macaronis museum-quality boats ceremo fan Pictures background taken Top Gun nial junk Santesima Madre Spanish galleon under full sail N wis Polk L Charles Hampton R Mr Macaroni assembling Turrido Sovereign Seas discussed Aristo-Craft Valiant RC systemwhich includes such operating1000 ornaments 300 blocks rigged undergoing FCC examinationfeatures lighted chandelier overwith over mile five different cords grand staircase Ed Proctor Wyndmoor Pa scratch-built -scale altered Steve Levine began Tamiya Clodbuster added commercial 1923 Ford Model T dragster featuring working Connely V-8 engine chassis made up flatbed hauler got creative band receiver properties MOM such can take signals basic transmitter no reversing switches dual-rate switches span adjustments mixers create tricks done super transmitter Dave sold off interest Hitec will build new product American business Given Dave Abbes record got narrow-band replacement receiver 1991 Platinum receiver market time meet previous FCC change can anticipate hell again modified MOM will provide inexpensive path 1995 whenever Aristo-Crafts Valiant system has mentioned before Lewis Polk company Aristo-Craft seem have jumped through hoops overcome obstacles last Vaiiant inexpensive $450 system PLL bells whistles transmitter FCC examining pre production unit now production units may available time Toledo show dealer might have system early summer will access 50 RC channels have present Later FCC has its way Aristo-Craft will able replace present 100-channel chip 400-channel chip unique idea Valiant uses receiver plane scanning receiver connect cable transmitter will radiate until receiver finds unused channel can lock open channel want unplug airplane fly must use assigned channel can key transmitter wont radiate until channel clear significant improvement over what have now other guy Continued page 59 July1993 57 Vintage RC Society inducted nine men its Hall Fame L-R Cliff Weirick Ed Loreni Bob Aberle George P Steiner George M Myers Bill Hershberger John Worth Maynard Hill Nick Ziroli 006-cu-in CO2 motor Czechoslovakia powered kits models shown tnis photoranging Peanut tiny indoor model made regular flights over crowd Scale Rubber 60-sized Sport/Patternare Czechoslovakia ierry S~th ot Lanier discusses thO stinger 10 Sta-Put II Jim FIorio proprietor Florio Flyer typical businessmen Laniers new spray adhesive Tom Mavaro flock WRAM show move product 93 WRAM ShowlMyers Continued page 57 such system WACO wouldnt have shot down Steve Helms Futaba showed digital PLL PCM FP-9ZHP system $1900 channel-switching PLL RF sections both plug-in transmitter module receiver Same chip change future necessary system has feature ever heard backed Futaba s service its very long line servos cant satisfied Futaba exceedingly hard please People seemed happy relaxed WRAM show unusual attitude New York could nicknamed Adrenaline City bombing World Trade Center didnt seem have anybody worried fact seemed less pushing shoving aisles late afternoons casual survey vendors indicated sales good although times tough know modelers either out work worrying about being laid off cant explain just report what see Lets talk about WRAM members get Westchester County Center couple days early set up tables drapes partitions electrical drops etc exhibitors spend three days show directing traffic operating security answering questions scurrying about needed make show success show over spend Sunday night Monday reversing process saw about 20 WRAM members job times Sunday night helping friend tear down booth saw Jerry Judge WRAM president pushing carts full pipes cast-iron bases rolling up drapery helping vendors move boxes out door etc WRAMs get show old-fashioned waythey work show wouldnt success modelers labor secret produce eye-popping displays art example Vince Nauseda s A-scale Gee Bee Z 93-inch-span model uses Sachs 42 engine Futaba PCM radio model includes scale functioning shock absorbers Fred C Tuxworths Loening OL-6 spans 108 inches has wing area 2880 square inches powered Quadra 50 weighs 28 pounds Its another prizewinner Yet another noteworthy model Mark Frankels F4D-1 Skyray powered OS 91 Dynamax fan Mr Macaroni Queens New York 70 years old has building model boats four five years brought four boats scored Best Show Continued page 173 IAYTRODUCES.. LDM Industries Inc THE STRONGBOXTM RECEIVER AND BATTERY PACK PROTECTION SYSTEM STRONGBOX revolutionary new product designed provide both vibration crash protection receiver battery pack STRONGBOX molded tough polypropylene plastic lined vibration absorbing foam STRONGBOX designed mount model just like servo tray included mounting hardware Measuring Intersul Cut-ama] STRONGBOXrM 24 inches deep 27 inches wide 41 inches long STRONGBOC will fit 40 larger sized models 19 ounces including foam padding mounting hardware STRONGBOC weighs about same standard size servo receiver battery pack valuable components RIC control system Give vibration crash protection need deserve Protect valuables STRONGBOX Part #8000 $795 U YiW 5Djg[e 4LOU xj~vpj1wj Due overwhelming response Anniversary Sale have decided permanently lower retail price entire line Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kits way saying thanks continuing support products company Futaba S28 S38 S48 S128 S138 5148 Cirrus CS28 CS128 C5238 & CS248 servos Kit #9600 4 pack . S2995 Kit #9610 1 pack ..$ 795 Airtronics 94102 servos Kit #9700 4 pack ..$2995 Kit #9710 1 pack ..$795 JR 501 & 507 Focus H5300 RCD 05 Tower TS-51 Hobbico CS-51 Ace 330 servos Kit #9800 4 pack ..$2095 Kit #9810 1 pack..$595 NO-HEAT TRIM SOLVENT TM Takes Hassle Out Mono kote Trim Work ttonds Monokote over Monokote heat Eliminates ugly bubbles wrinkles Completely fuel-proof easy use Will cause colors bleed Allows time position trim pieces AIso works Ultracote Oracover Part #95004 oz Bottle Upgrade 4 standard servos less cost Asiff bearing servo LDM Industries Bali Bearing Servo Conversion Kits will Eliminate wobble output shaft Reduce control response deadband Reduce chance ot flutter Improve control surface centering Allow use pull-pull cables order send check money order including $300 S&H LDM Industries Inc PO Box 292396 Dept 140 Tampa FL 33687-2396 Phone/Fax 813 985-5616 Florida residents add 6 1/2% sales tax VISA MASTER CARD Accepted Dealer Inquiries Welcome 1993 LDM Industries Inc July1993 59 Satisfaction Guaranteed SH-710 Pkg 24- $295 EAv HINE-EZZ THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply cut single knite slot hinge slide hinges place apply few drops favorite CA glue youre done SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG 74e ea 94 SIG MFG CO INC.401-7 So Front St.Montezuma IA 50171 23-5154 93 WRAM Show/MyersRC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 59Continued page 118 first prize winners circle previous shows arrived assembling Mississippi riverboat Turrido Another Mr Macaronis models Sovereign Seas 1600s-vintage British naval warship suffered no defeats its 60 years operation Mr Macaroni also brought Santesima Madre representing Spanish galleon under full sail ceremonial junk on-board Shinto shrine weddings etc Full-page photos would necessary justice detail museum-quality scale boats Ed Proctor Wyndmoor Pennsylvania brought -scale altered 1923 Ford Model dragster scratch-built model includes chrome-moly chassis working Connely V-8 engine Futaba PCM radio used Steve Levine began Tamiya Clodhuster added commercial chassis made up flatbed hauler got creative models features include radiocontrolled throttle steering braking usual manner plus bed tilting chainhaul Switches side panel control lights gull-wing doors hood etc micro TV camera over front bumper plays out miniature TV set foreground WHO CAME THIS YEAR year Czechs Slovakians Howard Kuhn US representative FAI Spacemodeling Committee arranged visit spoke Otakar Saffek editor Modelartz magazine vice president FAI Spacemodeling activity said companies Czechoslovakia now Czech Republic Slovakia came make name themselves model business Based quality kits motors accessories sold very nice prices did Jim Florlo proprietor Florio Flyer PO Box 88 Dagus Mines PA 15831 typical small US businessmen flock WRAM show move product As can see photo brought lot product move Genial Gerry What Its Worth Smith Lanier booth explain Stinger 10 designed Lanier Sta-Put II Laniers new spray adhesive use Styrofoam also featured booth During awards ceremony Sunday afternoon Vintage RC society inducted nine men its Hall Fame previously awarded McEntee medal WRAMs Inductees Cliff Weirick Ed Lorenz Bob Aberle George P Steiner George M Myers Bill Hershberger John Worth Maynard Hill Nick Ziroli nd annual League Silent Flight LSF National R/C Soaring Championships returns Vincennes Indiana August 7 August 14 Building success initial event 1992 contest promises RC soarings premier week year Thermal duration events will once again run using man-on-man format Other events include F3B F3J Scale Cross Country Hand Launch Sportsman MultiTask special unofficial event Hand Launch Golf events except Hand Launch Golf Cross Country will flown Lincoln High School Vincennes spacious site used LSF 1992 well AMA soaring events 1990 1991 NATS site will also used July 17-25 NATS since have relocated Lubbock Texas Lawrenceville-Vincennes 50 channels will used Entries limited seven per channel thermal dura tion events five per channel F3B F3J SMT Hand Launch per channel Hand Launch Golf Cross Country receive entry form send SASE Mike Stump 607 Washington St Cadillac Ml 49601 fifth annual Masters Soaring competi tion will held September 11-12 Toledo Weak Signals RIC Club field located between Detroit Michigan Toledo Ohio first time Masters will held outside southern California Masters Soaring open pilots have achieved significant RC soaring accomplishments eligible invitation pilot must have won two-day contest national regional contest set national soaring record hold LSF rank Level V have completed contest requirements Level V hold rank Level IV Contest Director Art Slagle 50-year modeling veteran longtime RC soaring activist Participants will limited first 100 respondents special invitation mailed April qualify Masters want compete have DARNED GOOD AIRMEN Lightest punts S s Anita es SPOdS Bust Pilot KitMsOe USA #108118 scale.$695 #106-1/6scale795 #105-1/5scale895 #104-114scale995 #103-1/3scale.1595 #308-1/8jet695 #307-1/7jet795 received invitation may call Art 313 477-2228 evenings address 26314 Kiltartan Farmington Hills MI 48334 F3B/USA nonprofit newsletter devoted F3B multitask soaring slope racing F3B/USA started 1987 friend Randy Reynolds Colorado Springs put out 199 1-92 now George Spitzer Pasadena has taken over editing publishing duties Georges first issue January February 1993 number must say its fabulous job Desktop publishing lots good photos make really pro look issue contains personal bio-sketches members 1993 F3B Team also includes special Up Close Personal interview team pilot Daryl Perkins George plans print interesting feature articles top people sport well technical issues relating F3B Youll like subscription rate US residents $12 year six issues $22 two years Write F3B/USA 87h North Catalina Pasadena CA 91106 call 818 796-5024 Coming next month Biscayne Baby MiniStick U Dave Linstrum FAX 315- 548-4099 FuU Body Pilot Kit #2061/6 scale.$ 995 #205-1/5 scale.1095 #2041/4 scae.1 195 #203-1/3 scaie.1795 CotttaiflS pilot head flahdS hoots helmet cap goUges tat lemplales east 2 ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS Sen poat dealee f jest ye ode diteot Add $100 sttipyiit# NYS Rnyedoele add 7Y Ta Chock oe Money Orde July1993 173 E4Ju I] 4] [tI
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/07
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 59, 173
In spite dismal weather forecasts capacity crowd attended 1993 WRAM show U George M Myers WHATS NEW WRAM show held year February 27-28 Westchester County Center White Plains New York writing show report try find significant trend theme talk about year obvious candidate FCCs omnibus docket 92-235 seeks put 400 channels 72-73 MHz band plus additional channels elsewhere found three manufacturers/vendors offering RC systems have potential meet exceed FCC s proposed new specifications key words phase locked loop PLL PLL generators used transmitter receiver 25 kHz bandwidth possible PLLs generate frequencies digitally bandwidths narrow 500 Hz have ability generate specific frequencies just crystal PLL can generate 400 frequencies envi sioned FCC band will use 50 frequencies RC work benefits everybody else will benefit us too Some folks will generate confusion referring PLLs synthesizers Ignore think belt suspenders same because either can hold up pants Dave Abbe Aristo-Craft Futaba showed different paths future Dave Abbe developing RF section existing MOM Master Onboard Multimix unit based existing British German American chips will convert MOM very intelligent super narrowJuly1993 55 Above In spite dismal weather forecasts heavy advance ticket sales line waiting get Westchester County Center long Top main floor about 35% total exhibit area filled capacity floor can seen places some attendees must have retired cushioned seats rest eat lunch 56 Model Aviation e Nauseda Concord Mass brought -scale Gee Bee Loening OL-6 Fred C Tuxworth Mattapoisett Maine Z Powered Sachs 42 using Futaba PCM radio spans 108 inches has wing area 2880 square inches prizewinning model has 93-inch span 1200-sq-in wing powered Quadra 50 weighs 28 pounds F4D-1 Skyray Mark Frankel uses OS 91 Dynamax Among Mr Macaronis museum-quality boats ceremo fan Pictures background taken Top Gun nial junk Santesima Madre Spanish galleon under full sail N wis Polk L Charles Hampton R Mr Macaroni assembling Turrido Sovereign Seas discussed Aristo-Craft Valiant RC systemwhich includes such operating1000 ornaments 300 blocks rigged undergoing FCC examinationfeatures lighted chandelier overwith over mile five different cords grand staircase Ed Proctor Wyndmoor Pa scratch-built -scale altered Steve Levine began Tamiya Clodbuster added commercial 1923 Ford Model T dragster featuring working Connely V-8 engine chassis made up flatbed hauler got creative band receiver properties MOM such can take signals basic transmitter no reversing switches dual-rate switches span adjustments mixers create tricks done super transmitter Dave sold off interest Hitec will build new product American business Given Dave Abbes record got narrow-band replacement receiver 1991 Platinum receiver market time meet previous FCC change can anticipate hell again modified MOM will provide inexpensive path 1995 whenever Aristo-Crafts Valiant system has mentioned before Lewis Polk company Aristo-Craft seem have jumped through hoops overcome obstacles last Vaiiant inexpensive $450 system PLL bells whistles transmitter FCC examining pre production unit now production units may available time Toledo show dealer might have system early summer will access 50 RC channels have present Later FCC has its way Aristo-Craft will able replace present 100-channel chip 400-channel chip unique idea Valiant uses receiver plane scanning receiver connect cable transmitter will radiate until receiver finds unused channel can lock open channel want unplug airplane fly must use assigned channel can key transmitter wont radiate until channel clear significant improvement over what have now other guy Continued page 59 July1993 57 Vintage RC Society inducted nine men its Hall Fame L-R Cliff Weirick Ed Loreni Bob Aberle George P Steiner George M Myers Bill Hershberger John Worth Maynard Hill Nick Ziroli 006-cu-in CO2 motor Czechoslovakia powered kits models shown tnis photoranging Peanut tiny indoor model made regular flights over crowd Scale Rubber 60-sized Sport/Patternare Czechoslovakia ierry S~th ot Lanier discusses thO stinger 10 Sta-Put II Jim FIorio proprietor Florio Flyer typical businessmen Laniers new spray adhesive Tom Mavaro flock WRAM show move product 93 WRAM ShowlMyers Continued page 57 such system WACO wouldnt have shot down Steve Helms Futaba showed digital PLL PCM FP-9ZHP system $1900 channel-switching PLL RF sections both plug-in transmitter module receiver Same chip change future necessary system has feature ever heard backed Futaba s service its very long line servos cant satisfied Futaba exceedingly hard please People seemed happy relaxed WRAM show unusual attitude New York could nicknamed Adrenaline City bombing World Trade Center didnt seem have anybody worried fact seemed less pushing shoving aisles late afternoons casual survey vendors indicated sales good although times tough know modelers either out work worrying about being laid off cant explain just report what see Lets talk about WRAM members get Westchester County Center couple days early set up tables drapes partitions electrical drops etc exhibitors spend three days show directing traffic operating security answering questions scurrying about needed make show success show over spend Sunday night Monday reversing process saw about 20 WRAM members job times Sunday night helping friend tear down booth saw Jerry Judge WRAM president pushing carts full pipes cast-iron bases rolling up drapery helping vendors move boxes out door etc WRAMs get show old-fashioned waythey work show wouldnt success modelers labor secret produce eye-popping displays art example Vince Nauseda s A-scale Gee Bee Z 93-inch-span model uses Sachs 42 engine Futaba PCM radio model includes scale functioning shock absorbers Fred C Tuxworths Loening OL-6 spans 108 inches has wing area 2880 square inches powered Quadra 50 weighs 28 pounds Its another prizewinner Yet another noteworthy model Mark Frankels F4D-1 Skyray powered OS 91 Dynamax fan Mr Macaroni Queens New York 70 years old has building model boats four five years brought four boats scored Best Show Continued page 173 IAYTRODUCES.. LDM Industries Inc THE STRONGBOXTM RECEIVER AND BATTERY PACK PROTECTION SYSTEM STRONGBOX revolutionary new product designed provide both vibration crash protection receiver battery pack STRONGBOX molded tough polypropylene plastic lined vibration absorbing foam STRONGBOX designed mount model just like servo tray included mounting hardware Measuring Intersul Cut-ama] STRONGBOXrM 24 inches deep 27 inches wide 41 inches long STRONGBOC will fit 40 larger sized models 19 ounces including foam padding mounting hardware STRONGBOC weighs about same standard size servo receiver battery pack valuable components RIC control system Give vibration crash protection need deserve Protect valuables STRONGBOX Part #8000 $795 U YiW 5Djg[e 4LOU xj~vpj1wj Due overwhelming response Anniversary Sale have decided permanently lower retail price entire line Ball Bearing Servo Conversion Kits way saying thanks continuing support products company Futaba S28 S38 S48 S128 S138 5148 Cirrus CS28 CS128 C5238 & CS248 servos Kit #9600 4 pack . S2995 Kit #9610 1 pack ..$ 795 Airtronics 94102 servos Kit #9700 4 pack ..$2995 Kit #9710 1 pack ..$795 JR 501 & 507 Focus H5300 RCD 05 Tower TS-51 Hobbico CS-51 Ace 330 servos Kit #9800 4 pack ..$2095 Kit #9810 1 pack..$595 NO-HEAT TRIM SOLVENT TM Takes Hassle Out Mono kote Trim Work ttonds Monokote over Monokote heat Eliminates ugly bubbles wrinkles Completely fuel-proof easy use Will cause colors bleed Allows time position trim pieces AIso works Ultracote Oracover Part #95004 oz Bottle Upgrade 4 standard servos less cost Asiff bearing servo LDM Industries Bali Bearing Servo Conversion Kits will Eliminate wobble output shaft Reduce control response deadband Reduce chance ot flutter Improve control surface centering Allow use pull-pull cables order send check money order including $300 S&H LDM Industries Inc PO Box 292396 Dept 140 Tampa FL 33687-2396 Phone/Fax 813 985-5616 Florida residents add 6 1/2% sales tax VISA MASTER CARD Accepted Dealer Inquiries Welcome 1993 LDM Industries Inc July1993 59 Satisfaction Guaranteed SH-710 Pkg 24- $295 EAv HINE-EZZ THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply cut single knite slot hinge slide hinges place apply few drops favorite CA glue youre done SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG 74e ea 94 SIG MFG CO INC.401-7 So Front St.Montezuma IA 50171 23-5154 93 WRAM Show/MyersRC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 59Continued page 118 first prize winners circle previous shows arrived assembling Mississippi riverboat Turrido Another Mr Macaronis models Sovereign Seas 1600s-vintage British naval warship suffered no defeats its 60 years operation Mr Macaroni also brought Santesima Madre representing Spanish galleon under full sail ceremonial junk on-board Shinto shrine weddings etc Full-page photos would necessary justice detail museum-quality scale boats Ed Proctor Wyndmoor Pennsylvania brought -scale altered 1923 Ford Model dragster scratch-built model includes chrome-moly chassis working Connely V-8 engine Futaba PCM radio used Steve Levine began Tamiya Clodhuster added commercial chassis made up flatbed hauler got creative models features include radiocontrolled throttle steering braking usual manner plus bed tilting chainhaul Switches side panel control lights gull-wing doors hood etc micro TV camera over front bumper plays out miniature TV set foreground WHO CAME THIS YEAR year Czechs Slovakians Howard Kuhn US representative FAI Spacemodeling Committee arranged visit spoke Otakar Saffek editor Modelartz magazine vice president FAI Spacemodeling activity said companies Czechoslovakia now Czech Republic Slovakia came make name themselves model business Based quality kits motors accessories sold very nice prices did Jim Florlo proprietor Florio Flyer PO Box 88 Dagus Mines PA 15831 typical small US businessmen flock WRAM show move product As can see photo brought lot product move Genial Gerry What Its Worth Smith Lanier booth explain Stinger 10 designed Lanier Sta-Put II Laniers new spray adhesive use Styrofoam also featured booth During awards ceremony Sunday afternoon Vintage RC society inducted nine men its Hall Fame previously awarded McEntee medal WRAMs Inductees Cliff Weirick Ed Lorenz Bob Aberle George P Steiner George M Myers Bill Hershberger John Worth Maynard Hill Nick Ziroli nd annual League Silent Flight LSF National R/C Soaring Championships returns Vincennes Indiana August 7 August 14 Building success initial event 1992 contest promises RC soarings premier week year Thermal duration events will once again run using man-on-man format Other events include F3B F3J Scale Cross Country Hand Launch Sportsman MultiTask special unofficial event Hand Launch Golf events except Hand Launch Golf Cross Country will flown Lincoln High School Vincennes spacious site used LSF 1992 well AMA soaring events 1990 1991 NATS site will also used July 17-25 NATS since have relocated Lubbock Texas Lawrenceville-Vincennes 50 channels will used Entries limited seven per channel thermal dura tion events five per channel F3B F3J SMT Hand Launch per channel Hand Launch Golf Cross Country receive entry form send SASE Mike Stump 607 Washington St Cadillac Ml 49601 fifth annual Masters Soaring competi tion will held September 11-12 Toledo Weak Signals RIC Club field located between Detroit Michigan Toledo Ohio first time Masters will held outside southern California Masters Soaring open pilots have achieved significant RC soaring accomplishments eligible invitation pilot must have won two-day contest national regional contest set national soaring record hold LSF rank Level V have completed contest requirements Level V hold rank Level IV Contest Director Art Slagle 50-year modeling veteran longtime RC soaring activist Participants will limited first 100 respondents special invitation mailed April qualify Masters want compete have DARNED GOOD AIRMEN Lightest punts S s Anita es SPOdS Bust Pilot KitMsOe USA #108118 scale.$695 #106-1/6scale795 #105-1/5scale895 #104-114scale995 #103-1/3scale.1595 #308-1/8jet695 #307-1/7jet795 received invitation may call Art 313 477-2228 evenings address 26314 Kiltartan Farmington Hills MI 48334 F3B/USA nonprofit newsletter devoted F3B multitask soaring slope racing F3B/USA started 1987 friend Randy Reynolds Colorado Springs put out 199 1-92 now George Spitzer Pasadena has taken over editing publishing duties Georges first issue January February 1993 number must say its fabulous job Desktop publishing lots good photos make really pro look issue contains personal bio-sketches members 1993 F3B Team also includes special Up Close Personal interview team pilot Daryl Perkins George plans print interesting feature articles top people sport well technical issues relating F3B Youll like subscription rate US residents $12 year six issues $22 two years Write F3B/USA 87h North Catalina Pasadena CA 91106 call 818 796-5024 Coming next month Biscayne Baby MiniStick U Dave Linstrum FAX 315- 548-4099 FuU Body Pilot Kit #2061/6 scale.$ 995 #205-1/5 scale.1095 #2041/4 scae.1 195 #203-1/3 scaie.1795 CotttaiflS pilot head flahdS hoots helmet cap goUges tat lemplales east 2 ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS Sen poat dealee f jest ye ode diteot Add $100 sttipyiit# NYS Rnyedoele add 7Y Ta Chock oe Money Orde July1993 173 E4Ju I] 4] [tI