The inventor test pilot son Falcon 56 after successful day great restarts Photo Sadra Watson ontrolling compression both combustion chamber crankcase adding extra servo engine glow plug can shut down will during flight restarted diving windmill prop TODAY JULY 18 1976 son red-letter day have just com pleted tested prototype model air craft Now may ask What could new unusual about model aircraft days Originally plane ordinary Falcon 56 engine OS 20 plane built train old free-fighter fly RC Two months ago new purpose begun plane time son Bill pondering over idea nice would could stop engine flight allow plane glide restart RC have guessed yet today day did just successfully restarted engine just once several times what believe real break through before today some doubts about Now must warn advance cant stand next plane flight line transmitter hand sig nal engine start will ignore other important ingredient did forget say altitude plane actually dives push-start principle behind slip stream turns propeller hand start ing compression relieved high-speed spin-up compression snap-restored gb-plug start compression must controlled both combustion chamber crankcase As could well imagine modifica tions mostly engine extra servo C-size Nicad battery must installed engine flew today installed two poppet valves poppet valve best combustion chamber due space heat involved valve types such reed barrel valves suitable crankcase S C Watson Some work required make new head new need ed anyway since racked up old curbstoneononeofmypractice frights misspelled am better machinist pilot little work able carve out reasonable facsimile head combustion chamber room valve crankcase however made unit including seat actuator pivot post screwed dnto milled area bypass February 1 977 39 continued page 80 VALVE STEM FOR CRANKCASE VENTILATION dont represent thing show pictures another quality judging advancing along build ing flying scale stand-off scale should So time needs spent obtaining static material reported 33000 ME-109s constructed 1936 1945 hundreds modifications some very obvi ous such engine arma ment changes show up stand-off model So say again select 3-views pictures care contests attend static scores running very close fine stand-off models being turned out days would have liked static judge 70 stand-off scale models case 1976 Nats subject static fudging have requested modelers mention planning scale contest especially two-day scale contest contest planners should state scale flying will both days also static judging will take place Im sure much confu sion subject especially pattern also flown have experienced problem will scale judged Its especially hard have drive long distance big west-coast Western Front Mor gan Hill contest has come gone indications have seen heard something else being fifth year WW-l AMA Stand-Off Scale contest incorporated some interesting events such WW-l maneuvers WW-I combat Sounds like real fun scale contest need contests Youd better believe loria Poehmel took two weeks build Nosen Gere Sport shes modeler three months third ship Webra Speed 60 theme specialization WW-I WW-II scale stand-off becoming popular throughout country Bud Atkinson 734 North 6th Street Terrace Blue Springs MO 64015 Airborne Restarts/Watson continued page 39 valves controlled servo mounted radio compartment gb-plug battery also mounted switch mounted high side throttle servo control ignition power About two weeks work required build first prototype Saturday July 10 thought ready challenge air instead learned lesson After usual range checks engine tune-ups launched invention didnt waste time got plane right up about 400 feet gb-plug turned advancing throttle last two notches engine killed engaging both compression valves placed plane about 30-degree dive about 200 feet snapped release valves Nothing happened repeated procedure hastily down 100 feet Nothing again landed plane began heavy hearted discussion possible prob ems no real clues since engine silent throughout whole ordeal finally made assumption starting energy needed needed flywheel easy add ap peared could use little nose weight anyway week construction ground tests brought demonstrable progress could now kill engine short intervals ground restart energy flywheel needed good weather Sunday day Everything ready after few preliminaries Falcon took air time went 80 Model Aviation Kraftsmanship kit processed AAMCO GOLD BALSAThis Trainer will blow apart hits ground Price $3495 kit per dollar bar em alL RC Scale/Atkinson continued page 18 GREATEST R/C "BASIC TRAINER Design & Kit ALL TIME Ask over 25000 satisfied builders H-RAY dealers sold themSHALL WE SAY MORE Andrews Ajerraft Model Css lnr US Ete 1& North St Topstield Mass 0t983 887-8541 600 feet before went test se quence Compression off gb-plug dive five secondscompression worked worked well decided try shallower dive would use whole 150 feet altitude Again worked well Up until now allowed engine really stop dead didnt pro duce power still spun still flying thought would give try Compression off compression compression off gb-plug dive 100 feet compression Nothing happened tried again 250-foot 30-degree dive allow plenty spin-up roared life What relief Two tries pro duced starts flight Out eight tries got six starts various dive angles days efforts arent stopping Improvements occur us often system becom ing feasible general modeling feel can eliminate excessive diving using higher pitch prop symmetrical airfoil will also free dependence gb-plug power throttle allow different settings starting addition engine modifications extra servo C-cell nicad added Extra weight 3 ounces Photo Bill Watson have interest sytem restart glider motor ther mals fade just want talk shop write SC Watson 1358 Rollercoaster Rd Tuescon Arizona 85704 Skywriter/de Bolt continued page 56 fine install crankcase pressure fittings best loca tion fitting close en gine exhaust possible greatest amount heat Plumbing procedure Connect fuel tank usual Run fuel tubing shut-off valve pressure tap engine tubing must plastic surgical rubber Mineral oil affects pure rubber tubing Connect another piece tubing oil tank outlet muffler fitting certain tubing fits tightly pressure could blow off Most combusti ble oil will smoke Normal home fuel oil automotive diesel fuel kerosene will work whatever readily available important always fill oil oil tank fuel fuel tank Speaking experience mix-up can extremely frustrating Skywriting Procedure First make sure pressure valve closed position may get false engine setting start engine tune check its oper ation Once engine operating cor rectly smoke can used will Oil consumption high best conserve smoke using dis play desired Smoke effect real istic controlled displayed dramatic maneuvers Creating smoke system model aircraft very rewarding project will become proud recipient count less hours enjoyment Skywriting pos sibilities endless Aerobatics can mastered easily helpful aid smoke Paint self creative pictures sky bit fancy writing Play tic-tac-toe flier buddy Send smoke signals wife may little late din ner Advertise favorite club huge smoke letters Show best gal much love draw name encircled smoke heart instance will out standing member club skywrit ing arouses awe envy wherever demonstrated February 1977 81 TRY THESE OTHER CONTEST QUALITY PRODUCTS FROM PACTRA Solar 5IotFilm HOT FUEL PROOF DOPEEXCLUSIVE LOWHEAT AWARD WINNINGCOVERING FOR HI-GLOSS AND FLATFOAM & BALSA FINISHES AVAILABLEFLYING MODELS IN OVER 36 COLORSflexible ble IN BRUSH AND SPRAYfuel prool lightweight PUCIUM IncIuStrie8 InC 7060 HOLLYWOOD BLVD LOS ANGELES CA 90028
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/02
Page Numbers: 39, 80, 81
The inventor test pilot son Falcon 56 after successful day great restarts Photo Sadra Watson ontrolling compression both combustion chamber crankcase adding extra servo engine glow plug can shut down will during flight restarted diving windmill prop TODAY JULY 18 1976 son red-letter day have just com pleted tested prototype model air craft Now may ask What could new unusual about model aircraft days Originally plane ordinary Falcon 56 engine OS 20 plane built train old free-fighter fly RC Two months ago new purpose begun plane time son Bill pondering over idea nice would could stop engine flight allow plane glide restart RC have guessed yet today day did just successfully restarted engine just once several times what believe real break through before today some doubts about Now must warn advance cant stand next plane flight line transmitter hand sig nal engine start will ignore other important ingredient did forget say altitude plane actually dives push-start principle behind slip stream turns propeller hand start ing compression relieved high-speed spin-up compression snap-restored gb-plug start compression must controlled both combustion chamber crankcase As could well imagine modifica tions mostly engine extra servo C-size Nicad battery must installed engine flew today installed two poppet valves poppet valve best combustion chamber due space heat involved valve types such reed barrel valves suitable crankcase S C Watson Some work required make new head new need ed anyway since racked up old curbstoneononeofmypractice frights misspelled am better machinist pilot little work able carve out reasonable facsimile head combustion chamber room valve crankcase however made unit including seat actuator pivot post screwed dnto milled area bypass February 1 977 39 continued page 80 VALVE STEM FOR CRANKCASE VENTILATION dont represent thing show pictures another quality judging advancing along build ing flying scale stand-off scale should So time needs spent obtaining static material reported 33000 ME-109s constructed 1936 1945 hundreds modifications some very obvi ous such engine arma ment changes show up stand-off model So say again select 3-views pictures care contests attend static scores running very close fine stand-off models being turned out days would have liked static judge 70 stand-off scale models case 1976 Nats subject static fudging have requested modelers mention planning scale contest especially two-day scale contest contest planners should state scale flying will both days also static judging will take place Im sure much confu sion subject especially pattern also flown have experienced problem will scale judged Its especially hard have drive long distance big west-coast Western Front Mor gan Hill contest has come gone indications have seen heard something else being fifth year WW-l AMA Stand-Off Scale contest incorporated some interesting events such WW-l maneuvers WW-I combat Sounds like real fun scale contest need contests Youd better believe loria Poehmel took two weeks build Nosen Gere Sport shes modeler three months third ship Webra Speed 60 theme specialization WW-I WW-II scale stand-off becoming popular throughout country Bud Atkinson 734 North 6th Street Terrace Blue Springs MO 64015 Airborne Restarts/Watson continued page 39 valves controlled servo mounted radio compartment gb-plug battery also mounted switch mounted high side throttle servo control ignition power About two weeks work required build first prototype Saturday July 10 thought ready challenge air instead learned lesson After usual range checks engine tune-ups launched invention didnt waste time got plane right up about 400 feet gb-plug turned advancing throttle last two notches engine killed engaging both compression valves placed plane about 30-degree dive about 200 feet snapped release valves Nothing happened repeated procedure hastily down 100 feet Nothing again landed plane began heavy hearted discussion possible prob ems no real clues since engine silent throughout whole ordeal finally made assumption starting energy needed needed flywheel easy add ap peared could use little nose weight anyway week construction ground tests brought demonstrable progress could now kill engine short intervals ground restart energy flywheel needed good weather Sunday day Everything ready after few preliminaries Falcon took air time went 80 Model Aviation Kraftsmanship kit processed AAMCO GOLD BALSAThis Trainer will blow apart hits ground Price $3495 kit per dollar bar em alL RC Scale/Atkinson continued page 18 GREATEST R/C "BASIC TRAINER Design & Kit ALL TIME Ask over 25000 satisfied builders H-RAY dealers sold themSHALL WE SAY MORE Andrews Ajerraft Model Css lnr US Ete 1& North St Topstield Mass 0t983 887-8541 600 feet before went test se quence Compression off gb-plug dive five secondscompression worked worked well decided try shallower dive would use whole 150 feet altitude Again worked well Up until now allowed engine really stop dead didnt pro duce power still spun still flying thought would give try Compression off compression compression off gb-plug dive 100 feet compression Nothing happened tried again 250-foot 30-degree dive allow plenty spin-up roared life What relief Two tries pro duced starts flight Out eight tries got six starts various dive angles days efforts arent stopping Improvements occur us often system becom ing feasible general modeling feel can eliminate excessive diving using higher pitch prop symmetrical airfoil will also free dependence gb-plug power throttle allow different settings starting addition engine modifications extra servo C-cell nicad added Extra weight 3 ounces Photo Bill Watson have interest sytem restart glider motor ther mals fade just want talk shop write SC Watson 1358 Rollercoaster Rd Tuescon Arizona 85704 Skywriter/de Bolt continued page 56 fine install crankcase pressure fittings best loca tion fitting close en gine exhaust possible greatest amount heat Plumbing procedure Connect fuel tank usual Run fuel tubing shut-off valve pressure tap engine tubing must plastic surgical rubber Mineral oil affects pure rubber tubing Connect another piece tubing oil tank outlet muffler fitting certain tubing fits tightly pressure could blow off Most combusti ble oil will smoke Normal home fuel oil automotive diesel fuel kerosene will work whatever readily available important always fill oil oil tank fuel fuel tank Speaking experience mix-up can extremely frustrating Skywriting Procedure First make sure pressure valve closed position may get false engine setting start engine tune check its oper ation Once engine operating cor rectly smoke can used will Oil consumption high best conserve smoke using dis play desired Smoke effect real istic controlled displayed dramatic maneuvers Creating smoke system model aircraft very rewarding project will become proud recipient count less hours enjoyment Skywriting pos sibilities endless Aerobatics can mastered easily helpful aid smoke Paint self creative pictures sky bit fancy writing Play tic-tac-toe flier buddy Send smoke signals wife may little late din ner Advertise favorite club huge smoke letters Show best gal much love draw name encircled smoke heart instance will out standing member club skywrit ing arouses awe envy wherever demonstrated February 1977 81 TRY THESE OTHER CONTEST QUALITY PRODUCTS FROM PACTRA Solar 5IotFilm HOT FUEL PROOF DOPEEXCLUSIVE LOWHEAT AWARD WINNINGCOVERING FOR HI-GLOSS AND FLATFOAM & BALSA FINISHES AVAILABLEFLYING MODELS IN OVER 36 COLORSflexible ble IN BRUSH AND SPRAYfuel prool lightweight PUCIUM IncIuStrie8 InC 7060 HOLLYWOOD BLVD LOS ANGELES CA 90028
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/02
Page Numbers: 39, 80, 81
The inventor test pilot son Falcon 56 after successful day great restarts Photo Sadra Watson ontrolling compression both combustion chamber crankcase adding extra servo engine glow plug can shut down will during flight restarted diving windmill prop TODAY JULY 18 1976 son red-letter day have just com pleted tested prototype model air craft Now may ask What could new unusual about model aircraft days Originally plane ordinary Falcon 56 engine OS 20 plane built train old free-fighter fly RC Two months ago new purpose begun plane time son Bill pondering over idea nice would could stop engine flight allow plane glide restart RC have guessed yet today day did just successfully restarted engine just once several times what believe real break through before today some doubts about Now must warn advance cant stand next plane flight line transmitter hand sig nal engine start will ignore other important ingredient did forget say altitude plane actually dives push-start principle behind slip stream turns propeller hand start ing compression relieved high-speed spin-up compression snap-restored gb-plug start compression must controlled both combustion chamber crankcase As could well imagine modifica tions mostly engine extra servo C-size Nicad battery must installed engine flew today installed two poppet valves poppet valve best combustion chamber due space heat involved valve types such reed barrel valves suitable crankcase S C Watson Some work required make new head new need ed anyway since racked up old curbstoneononeofmypractice frights misspelled am better machinist pilot little work able carve out reasonable facsimile head combustion chamber room valve crankcase however made unit including seat actuator pivot post screwed dnto milled area bypass February 1 977 39 continued page 80 VALVE STEM FOR CRANKCASE VENTILATION dont represent thing show pictures another quality judging advancing along build ing flying scale stand-off scale should So time needs spent obtaining static material reported 33000 ME-109s constructed 1936 1945 hundreds modifications some very obvi ous such engine arma ment changes show up stand-off model So say again select 3-views pictures care contests attend static scores running very close fine stand-off models being turned out days would have liked static judge 70 stand-off scale models case 1976 Nats subject static fudging have requested modelers mention planning scale contest especially two-day scale contest contest planners should state scale flying will both days also static judging will take place Im sure much confu sion subject especially pattern also flown have experienced problem will scale judged Its especially hard have drive long distance big west-coast Western Front Mor gan Hill contest has come gone indications have seen heard something else being fifth year WW-l AMA Stand-Off Scale contest incorporated some interesting events such WW-l maneuvers WW-I combat Sounds like real fun scale contest need contests Youd better believe loria Poehmel took two weeks build Nosen Gere Sport shes modeler three months third ship Webra Speed 60 theme specialization WW-I WW-II scale stand-off becoming popular throughout country Bud Atkinson 734 North 6th Street Terrace Blue Springs MO 64015 Airborne Restarts/Watson continued page 39 valves controlled servo mounted radio compartment gb-plug battery also mounted switch mounted high side throttle servo control ignition power About two weeks work required build first prototype Saturday July 10 thought ready challenge air instead learned lesson After usual range checks engine tune-ups launched invention didnt waste time got plane right up about 400 feet gb-plug turned advancing throttle last two notches engine killed engaging both compression valves placed plane about 30-degree dive about 200 feet snapped release valves Nothing happened repeated procedure hastily down 100 feet Nothing again landed plane began heavy hearted discussion possible prob ems no real clues since engine silent throughout whole ordeal finally made assumption starting energy needed needed flywheel easy add ap peared could use little nose weight anyway week construction ground tests brought demonstrable progress could now kill engine short intervals ground restart energy flywheel needed good weather Sunday day Everything ready after few preliminaries Falcon took air time went 80 Model Aviation Kraftsmanship kit processed AAMCO GOLD BALSAThis Trainer will blow apart hits ground Price $3495 kit per dollar bar em alL RC Scale/Atkinson continued page 18 GREATEST R/C "BASIC TRAINER Design & Kit ALL TIME Ask over 25000 satisfied builders H-RAY dealers sold themSHALL WE SAY MORE Andrews Ajerraft Model Css lnr US Ete 1& North St Topstield Mass 0t983 887-8541 600 feet before went test se quence Compression off gb-plug dive five secondscompression worked worked well decided try shallower dive would use whole 150 feet altitude Again worked well Up until now allowed engine really stop dead didnt pro duce power still spun still flying thought would give try Compression off compression compression off gb-plug dive 100 feet compression Nothing happened tried again 250-foot 30-degree dive allow plenty spin-up roared life What relief Two tries pro duced starts flight Out eight tries got six starts various dive angles days efforts arent stopping Improvements occur us often system becom ing feasible general modeling feel can eliminate excessive diving using higher pitch prop symmetrical airfoil will also free dependence gb-plug power throttle allow different settings starting addition engine modifications extra servo C-cell nicad added Extra weight 3 ounces Photo Bill Watson have interest sytem restart glider motor ther mals fade just want talk shop write SC Watson 1358 Rollercoaster Rd Tuescon Arizona 85704 Skywriter/de Bolt continued page 56 fine install crankcase pressure fittings best loca tion fitting close en gine exhaust possible greatest amount heat Plumbing procedure Connect fuel tank usual Run fuel tubing shut-off valve pressure tap engine tubing must plastic surgical rubber Mineral oil affects pure rubber tubing Connect another piece tubing oil tank outlet muffler fitting certain tubing fits tightly pressure could blow off Most combusti ble oil will smoke Normal home fuel oil automotive diesel fuel kerosene will work whatever readily available important always fill oil oil tank fuel fuel tank Speaking experience mix-up can extremely frustrating Skywriting Procedure First make sure pressure valve closed position may get false engine setting start engine tune check its oper ation Once engine operating cor rectly smoke can used will Oil consumption high best conserve smoke using dis play desired Smoke effect real istic controlled displayed dramatic maneuvers Creating smoke system model aircraft very rewarding project will become proud recipient count less hours enjoyment Skywriting pos sibilities endless Aerobatics can mastered easily helpful aid smoke Paint self creative pictures sky bit fancy writing Play tic-tac-toe flier buddy Send smoke signals wife may little late din ner Advertise favorite club huge smoke letters Show best gal much love draw name encircled smoke heart instance will out standing member club skywrit ing arouses awe envy wherever demonstrated February 1977 81 TRY THESE OTHER CONTEST QUALITY PRODUCTS FROM PACTRA Solar 5IotFilm HOT FUEL PROOF DOPEEXCLUSIVE LOWHEAT AWARD WINNINGCOVERING FOR HI-GLOSS AND FLATFOAM & BALSA FINISHES AVAILABLEFLYING MODELS IN OVER 36 COLORSflexible ble IN BRUSH AND SPRAYfuel prool lightweight PUCIUM IncIuStrie8 InC 7060 HOLLYWOOD BLVD LOS ANGELES CA 90028