George M Myers RC EQUIPMENT AT THE 1983 NATS NEW RC CHANNELS 1983 Nats no inter ference brands equipment repre sented Ace World Engines including such discontinued labels F K Logictrol Heathkit Orbit processing transmitters saw about 100 people using Amateur radio channels valid Ham licenses required checked Hams except two guys 10 meters 53 MHz nobody 50 MHz yet Everybody else about 600 transmitters used unlicensed 72 MHz channels about half folks new RC channels impressed pretty good showing new RC channels considering new really Most significantly oil types trons nitters jron 1970 Orbit 1983 prototype PCM Futobo satisfied current FCC type occeptOflce criteria Mind representing FCC made no attempt police situation tried accomplish assure competitors could fly together cooper atively safely couple sets couldnt passed special cases gen eral situation Based results sample reasonable project thought should able continue using present transmitter long wish Outside Interferences Reports Contest Directors gave picture interference claims Pylon Racers No problems Helicopters Posible interference 7216 crash Pattern Possible interference 7216 7564 14 crashes Sailplanes Possible interference 7216 7564 four crashes Scale No problems Pylon flew before Pattern Pattern flew fore other RC Therefore Pattern fliers found outside interference first Pylon didnt find first because fly closer trans mitters about later As soon heard troubles Pattern Dan Kahn trucked Hewlett Packard Frequency Scanner John Lange converter-equipped monitor out flight line heard voice transmis stuns 7216 totally legal way might explain some problems couldnt find anything 75640 MHz doesnt mean interference claims false means didnt hear anything However know four Pattern planes lost head-on collisions lost wing flight another snap-rolled ground flew over competitors another flight line 1400 ft away Close enough us reach up touch also saw go problems looked like bad servo ling pushrod anything else Helicopters flown same time Pattern different site also did some monitoring Helicopter site heard noth ing wasnt single crash oc cuffed present Paul Beswick Jam aica suffered jittery servos liftoff little ground-range testing established trouble swamping caused having transmitter antenna too close receivers tenna advised him fly transmitter antenna half-collapsed did able fly changed radios continue contest radio sent back manu facturer adjustment weather clear calm hot gusty winds some events transmitters impound table lot time soak up heat sun So did receivers sitting insulated foam rubber overcoats under plastic greenhouses Ron Hesselbroek service manager Ohio Motorola firm specializes Personal Radio Services assisted us Nats Sailplane trans mitter processing During break action talked about above matters Ron men tioned processed transmitters t last Without hard-working Nats officials volunteers would no flying L Dan Kahn hat programmed Hewlett-Packard spectrum analyzers trucked Nats benefit contestants Note spectrum analyzer displays set up con testants could see themselves transmitters doing seemed hold interest Cheryl Williamson Susan Stream shown processed 72 MHz equipment Dan George processed Ham-band gear Sunday R Extend antenna place screen tub turn transmitter ON Ron Hesselbrock repeats litany watches results flash up computers screen Betty Stream prepares mount Yellow Spot another acceptable transmitter 40 Model Aviation Radio Technique Norm Rosenstocks fabulous Aeronca LC Giant Scale Ship iS representative armada beautiful Scale models 1983 Nationals investment time effort magnitude Norm opted maximum RC securityused new 1991 Kraff KPR-8FD receiver seven Nats well last Masters Tour nament Masters Ron noticed people using transmitters having black plastic cases suffering heatinduced swamping Ultimately some contestants Masters resort making takeoffs transmitter antennas col lapsed pulling out after plane safely airbome Apparently Paul Beswick same problem Folks find themselves similar situation may find helpiul sew up transmitter bag white terry cloth towel take off fly throw towel over air plane too keep receiver its battery cool new problem know reason Jim Fosgate chose white Pro Line sets 1969 keep cool Western deserts Now Ace RC Inc equip ment white Hasty analysis think about Pylon Racers Helicopters least likely see inter ference external sources because ma chines rarely wander 50 ft control transmitters Pattem planes Sailplanes likely see external interference simply because fly /2-mile con trol transmitters higher too can because larger can seen such distances know received transmitter power falls off square distance between airplane its control transmitter could expect interference problems would worse Pattern Sailplanesand Given above facts considering 280 Sailplane pilots complete six flights three days Saiplane event hod severe test new RC channels Contest Di rector Gene Shelkey told aim keep least 15 airplanes air times eight winches going purpose pre-registrants assigned 15 flight groups according RC channel used Gene kept feeding contestants winebmasters fast could take sky wos full Sailplanes time looked monitor told old channels new ones use simultaneously times thing picked up monitor Sailplane site sounded like potential inter ference UPS dispatcher 72420 ever nobody Orange/White 7240 com plained interference heard Some sailplanes crashed sure fellow 72320 made landing approach over launch site suffered consequences cart wheeled broke off wingtip Another plane 72160 spun down manner convinced pilot either ran batteries down trying fly someone elses airplane time real easy mistake make crowd John Byme District II VP watched whole thing first crash site talked owner claimed interference caused Another fellow hit towline being pulled down didnt talk him about it wouldnt surprise hear called inter ference because couldnt see line air launch site either monitor time almost directly under plane heard nothing justify such claim diner just outside fence around Sailplane field two planes making low approaches landing spots shot down area After fact cement truck no ticed parked already knew interference 72160 cement truck dispatcher Perhaps truck driver keyed mike inopportune time heard some keying type monitor during Scale Sailplane event no 72 160 Most interference appears momentary dis ruption control flying high slow Sailplane usually does its annoyance problem other hand Continued page 129 L Jeanette Throne wife Pattern Event Director Walt Throne rearranges transmitters Pattern impound tables probably multihundredth time day Jeanette represents labored few could play think got much word thanks right somehwere Dan Kahn George Myers monitoring interference Pattern flight line Monday Well radios have go some kind model dont Two fine Scale craft caught Georges eye Nats L sound Technopower seven-cylinder four-stroke-cycle radial engine Charles Nelsons Waco V-KS7F cabin biplane perfect match flight appearance model truly modelings grand illusions George claims have heard phrase before somewhere right Tom Cook son Bryan justifiably proud McDonnell-Douglas F4C Its powered two modified K&B 75cc engines driving Turb-Ax ducted fans Kids identify real aircraft seeand what see days jets helicopters Just think about minute youre trying think some way attracting aeromodeling November 1983 41 Send dollar bill postage handling name address 12-page catalog A/C sailplanes sport planes sport scale accessories CATALEJE $1 00 Prices range 52495 cc 5g4g5 Kito can seen year local dealer fISect.a IliI t e.h 1V5C1bt ea h Jh RIC SAILPLANES 0 SPORT POWER PLANES S SPORT SCALE AIRCRAFT 1579 DBASE UTRUET BAN MARCOS CALIFORNIA 92069 SCALE R/C JEMCO SPORT SCALE BALSA COVERED FOAM WING CORES new RC frequencies no interference problems last crisis almost marred officials party night before Nats ended hotel public address system did function properly approximately 400 people present did know what happening Once again modelers solved problem Cape Ann RC Club mem bers went motor home got out club PA system rigged up 10 minutes excellent communications direct party incident typified what made great Natsa can attitude togetherness solved problems keep things under control oper ating intended Summary lot things have come together make great Nats did 1983 Nats much have invited back soon possible great weather great people great sites great luck Everybody wants same already planning go back either 1985 1986 Its long time since eastem Nats 1969 last previously wont long again Westover Air Force Base continues avail able Next year Its Reno Nevada 1984 dates August 5-12 airfield site former Stead Air Force Base now civilian held 1982 Scale World Championships Head quarters will Convention Center down town like 1981 Nats Texas much larger building will enable us operate similar way did 1983 Nats An other great Nats making announcing early enough family vacation planning Reno great familieseconomical food lodging lots interest everyone Nats Radio Tech/Myers Continued page 41 doing 90 mph pointed down half time three seconds dis aster Pattem fliers can expect seri ously effected interference around Nats results seem show youve paying attention may have noticed problems mentioned old channels new RC channels no troubles becouse ore exclusive No else has authority use Thex ore far away best deal weve ever Ive told California club has banned use new channels Perhaps data will change collective minds Ive also heard some conservatives out using other channel author ized AMA decision least has little logic behind assuming theyre still flying reeds its unnecessary con servatives AMA Frequency Committee gave protection need established AMA Phase-In Plan center fold February 1983 issue magazine Proof given Nats Sailplane results spite multiple oportunities new RC channels interfered another November 1983 129 SAILPLANES R/CSPORT R/C COMPETITION & SPORT FOR BARNSTORMERS AND STUDENTS 1 51 Span2 lt4 3hnnr teyildln timer TOP CAr once Free Flight will have room can use Its shaping up rapidly Make com mitment nowEastemers will find whole new world out well worth two-week vacation three days driving way East Coast through great country plus great Nats week modeling fascinating areas Rena Lake Tahoe Continued page 132 THE FOX BICYCLE MOTOR * New Improved Features Slronger die casl covers Carburetor simpler ho operale Smoolher quieter maUler * Olher Gualily Features Operates like motorcycle wilh controls handlebars Better perlormance Ihan other bicycle moIors. much longer lasting Fils almost 20 24 26 27 bicycles Kit complele conlrols brackels Nothing buy Safer Cheaper Moped Minibike / Built same professional quality standards famous Fox model airplane engines Fox Bicycle Motors ideal safe inexpensive alternative mopeds mini bikes simple enough child maintain Fox Powered Bicycle provides 30 mph transportation yet light enough carried Great RV use going work Available through independent bicycle shops call us direct F 0 X MANUFACTURING Co 5305 TOWSON AVEFORT SMITH ARK 72901 Hot Line 501 flAO-1S5S anyone else None may wondering Scale fliers got away clean Its simple really Scale tiown last matter interference 72160 75640 well established Therefore Contest Director gave competitors choice Get off 72160 75640 take money back leave worked crasbes witnessed stall/spin accidents attributable attempts fly too low too slowly effort display realistic flight gusty conditions asked summary 1983 Nats Id have say No problems new RC channels 2 Great accommodations friendly people sal ubrious weather 3 Tremendous effort worked supporting tasks few could fly thanks owed hardworking AMA HQ crew wives families competitors members Pioneer Valley RC Club Weve lost good friend John Kanakos leader Helicopter hying Long Island NY founder Long Island Hover Lovers AMA 1930 died suddenly just after com pleting Helicopter demonstration tethered Rockefeller Center NYC part Sixth Annual Model Aviation Day celebration John Greek zest life tried everything 70 years made friends Well miss him writing advertisers mention read about Model Aviation Nats RC Pattern/Shade Continued page 45 should occur eventually didsee standing Competition Newsletter will knowledge first time ever Cana dian has won AMA Nats vice versa Daves newly-designed aircraft Illusion seemed flying well its exceedingly difficult overcome lead great Ivans first two rounds Also Ivan wasnt flying Salum years past new aircraft Japanese design Citation model very interesting fully-buried pipe inverted rear-exhaust rear-intake engine see pictures Wednesday saw completion Rounds Four Five informed flying Round Six would begin 100 pm Thursday Thursday opened bright beautiful previous four days wind sometimes 10 mph south reversed takeoff direction again breeze right down runway wind anticipated counting scores would posted today case Advanced class nearly eight top 10 finishers posted high highest counting scores best three six rounds counted classes also noticed flight lines far enough apart flight could viewed nearly end-on Boy way some manu evers look badeven very good pilots Expert class interesting happenings Due long manuever list 10-minute time limit no time daily Expert fliers work out complexbut time-savingfire drll order get complete flight during time allotted Expert flier Larry Phillips Rochester MI crashed PhiIar aircraft practice field Wednesday moming appeared due some type interference radio checked out quite well afterward Larry collected pieces left Air Base couldnt prepare anything Round Four flight missed However loaned him backup ship Larry installed radio Round Five Shortly after takeoff radio failed backup lost Undaunted Larry hurried back camp ground began rebuild glass-and-foam Philar crashed morning After intensive building session till 300 am arose 600 am install radio check out aircraft Larry flew aircraft crashed 24 hours earlier sixth round posted three highest scores finishing twelfth interesting Expert-class story ever must Rich Irvine Chicago seems Rich started contest under dark cloud First round nearly crashed inter ference 72160 Round Two changed frequenciesonly lose engine flame out middle flight Round Three again flamed outcause unknown So far three incomplete flights very low scores Round Four flew new engine borrowed think rangood score Things going well Round Five good score good flightbut mid-air towards end flight destroyed number-one ship However permitted finish flight backup aircraft have never seen engine badly damaged crash Naturally borrowed Round six uneventful good flying score another borrowed engine pipe Rich also reported skunk visited campground Tuesday night Now thats ad132 Model Aviation Tired Being Shot Down SUPER SERVO GARD Controls Throttle Cant * Constantly monitors receiver interference another trans mitter outside sources instantly reducing throttle idle until interference clears * Constantly monitors flight battery pack voltage instantly reduces throttle idle allowing time safely land * Responds instantly loss radio signal throttling back idle alerting flight problem * Affects throttle giving complete control other servos safe landing * Minimizes crash damage caused signal loss ending full force smashups Endorsed IMAAShow Team required show model flown SPECIFICATIONS Size KPS 1411 Servo Case Power 17 ma Volt Cut-Out Point 46 volta Pulse width Range Adj 0628 milliseconds Systems 3 4 wire Temp Range 00 1400F weight 12 02 Price $4795 Postpaid Specify connector type positive negative pulse orderIng RF Enterprises 106 N Main St. Arlington OH 45814 4191365-5066
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/11
Page Numbers: 40, 41, 129, 132
George M Myers RC EQUIPMENT AT THE 1983 NATS NEW RC CHANNELS 1983 Nats no inter ference brands equipment repre sented Ace World Engines including such discontinued labels F K Logictrol Heathkit Orbit processing transmitters saw about 100 people using Amateur radio channels valid Ham licenses required checked Hams except two guys 10 meters 53 MHz nobody 50 MHz yet Everybody else about 600 transmitters used unlicensed 72 MHz channels about half folks new RC channels impressed pretty good showing new RC channels considering new really Most significantly oil types trons nitters jron 1970 Orbit 1983 prototype PCM Futobo satisfied current FCC type occeptOflce criteria Mind representing FCC made no attempt police situation tried accomplish assure competitors could fly together cooper atively safely couple sets couldnt passed special cases gen eral situation Based results sample reasonable project thought should able continue using present transmitter long wish Outside Interferences Reports Contest Directors gave picture interference claims Pylon Racers No problems Helicopters Posible interference 7216 crash Pattern Possible interference 7216 7564 14 crashes Sailplanes Possible interference 7216 7564 four crashes Scale No problems Pylon flew before Pattern Pattern flew fore other RC Therefore Pattern fliers found outside interference first Pylon didnt find first because fly closer trans mitters about later As soon heard troubles Pattern Dan Kahn trucked Hewlett Packard Frequency Scanner John Lange converter-equipped monitor out flight line heard voice transmis stuns 7216 totally legal way might explain some problems couldnt find anything 75640 MHz doesnt mean interference claims false means didnt hear anything However know four Pattern planes lost head-on collisions lost wing flight another snap-rolled ground flew over competitors another flight line 1400 ft away Close enough us reach up touch also saw go problems looked like bad servo ling pushrod anything else Helicopters flown same time Pattern different site also did some monitoring Helicopter site heard noth ing wasnt single crash oc cuffed present Paul Beswick Jam aica suffered jittery servos liftoff little ground-range testing established trouble swamping caused having transmitter antenna too close receivers tenna advised him fly transmitter antenna half-collapsed did able fly changed radios continue contest radio sent back manu facturer adjustment weather clear calm hot gusty winds some events transmitters impound table lot time soak up heat sun So did receivers sitting insulated foam rubber overcoats under plastic greenhouses Ron Hesselbroek service manager Ohio Motorola firm specializes Personal Radio Services assisted us Nats Sailplane trans mitter processing During break action talked about above matters Ron men tioned processed transmitters t last Without hard-working Nats officials volunteers would no flying L Dan Kahn hat programmed Hewlett-Packard spectrum analyzers trucked Nats benefit contestants Note spectrum analyzer displays set up con testants could see themselves transmitters doing seemed hold interest Cheryl Williamson Susan Stream shown processed 72 MHz equipment Dan George processed Ham-band gear Sunday R Extend antenna place screen tub turn transmitter ON Ron Hesselbrock repeats litany watches results flash up computers screen Betty Stream prepares mount Yellow Spot another acceptable transmitter 40 Model Aviation Radio Technique Norm Rosenstocks fabulous Aeronca LC Giant Scale Ship iS representative armada beautiful Scale models 1983 Nationals investment time effort magnitude Norm opted maximum RC securityused new 1991 Kraff KPR-8FD receiver seven Nats well last Masters Tour nament Masters Ron noticed people using transmitters having black plastic cases suffering heatinduced swamping Ultimately some contestants Masters resort making takeoffs transmitter antennas col lapsed pulling out after plane safely airbome Apparently Paul Beswick same problem Folks find themselves similar situation may find helpiul sew up transmitter bag white terry cloth towel take off fly throw towel over air plane too keep receiver its battery cool new problem know reason Jim Fosgate chose white Pro Line sets 1969 keep cool Western deserts Now Ace RC Inc equip ment white Hasty analysis think about Pylon Racers Helicopters least likely see inter ference external sources because ma chines rarely wander 50 ft control transmitters Pattem planes Sailplanes likely see external interference simply because fly /2-mile con trol transmitters higher too can because larger can seen such distances know received transmitter power falls off square distance between airplane its control transmitter could expect interference problems would worse Pattern Sailplanesand Given above facts considering 280 Sailplane pilots complete six flights three days Saiplane event hod severe test new RC channels Contest Di rector Gene Shelkey told aim keep least 15 airplanes air times eight winches going purpose pre-registrants assigned 15 flight groups according RC channel used Gene kept feeding contestants winebmasters fast could take sky wos full Sailplanes time looked monitor told old channels new ones use simultaneously times thing picked up monitor Sailplane site sounded like potential inter ference UPS dispatcher 72420 ever nobody Orange/White 7240 com plained interference heard Some sailplanes crashed sure fellow 72320 made landing approach over launch site suffered consequences cart wheeled broke off wingtip Another plane 72160 spun down manner convinced pilot either ran batteries down trying fly someone elses airplane time real easy mistake make crowd John Byme District II VP watched whole thing first crash site talked owner claimed interference caused Another fellow hit towline being pulled down didnt talk him about it wouldnt surprise hear called inter ference because couldnt see line air launch site either monitor time almost directly under plane heard nothing justify such claim diner just outside fence around Sailplane field two planes making low approaches landing spots shot down area After fact cement truck no ticed parked already knew interference 72160 cement truck dispatcher Perhaps truck driver keyed mike inopportune time heard some keying type monitor during Scale Sailplane event no 72 160 Most interference appears momentary dis ruption control flying high slow Sailplane usually does its annoyance problem other hand Continued page 129 L Jeanette Throne wife Pattern Event Director Walt Throne rearranges transmitters Pattern impound tables probably multihundredth time day Jeanette represents labored few could play think got much word thanks right somehwere Dan Kahn George Myers monitoring interference Pattern flight line Monday Well radios have go some kind model dont Two fine Scale craft caught Georges eye Nats L sound Technopower seven-cylinder four-stroke-cycle radial engine Charles Nelsons Waco V-KS7F cabin biplane perfect match flight appearance model truly modelings grand illusions George claims have heard phrase before somewhere right Tom Cook son Bryan justifiably proud McDonnell-Douglas F4C Its powered two modified K&B 75cc engines driving Turb-Ax ducted fans Kids identify real aircraft seeand what see days jets helicopters Just think about minute youre trying think some way attracting aeromodeling November 1983 41 Send dollar bill postage handling name address 12-page catalog A/C sailplanes sport planes sport scale accessories CATALEJE $1 00 Prices range 52495 cc 5g4g5 Kito can seen year local dealer fISect.a IliI t e.h 1V5C1bt ea h Jh RIC SAILPLANES 0 SPORT POWER PLANES S SPORT SCALE AIRCRAFT 1579 DBASE UTRUET BAN MARCOS CALIFORNIA 92069 SCALE R/C JEMCO SPORT SCALE BALSA COVERED FOAM WING CORES new RC frequencies no interference problems last crisis almost marred officials party night before Nats ended hotel public address system did function properly approximately 400 people present did know what happening Once again modelers solved problem Cape Ann RC Club mem bers went motor home got out club PA system rigged up 10 minutes excellent communications direct party incident typified what made great Natsa can attitude togetherness solved problems keep things under control oper ating intended Summary lot things have come together make great Nats did 1983 Nats much have invited back soon possible great weather great people great sites great luck Everybody wants same already planning go back either 1985 1986 Its long time since eastem Nats 1969 last previously wont long again Westover Air Force Base continues avail able Next year Its Reno Nevada 1984 dates August 5-12 airfield site former Stead Air Force Base now civilian held 1982 Scale World Championships Head quarters will Convention Center down town like 1981 Nats Texas much larger building will enable us operate similar way did 1983 Nats An other great Nats making announcing early enough family vacation planning Reno great familieseconomical food lodging lots interest everyone Nats Radio Tech/Myers Continued page 41 doing 90 mph pointed down half time three seconds dis aster Pattem fliers can expect seri ously effected interference around Nats results seem show youve paying attention may have noticed problems mentioned old channels new RC channels no troubles becouse ore exclusive No else has authority use Thex ore far away best deal weve ever Ive told California club has banned use new channels Perhaps data will change collective minds Ive also heard some conservatives out using other channel author ized AMA decision least has little logic behind assuming theyre still flying reeds its unnecessary con servatives AMA Frequency Committee gave protection need established AMA Phase-In Plan center fold February 1983 issue magazine Proof given Nats Sailplane results spite multiple oportunities new RC channels interfered another November 1983 129 SAILPLANES R/CSPORT R/C COMPETITION & SPORT FOR BARNSTORMERS AND STUDENTS 1 51 Span2 lt4 3hnnr teyildln timer TOP CAr once Free Flight will have room can use Its shaping up rapidly Make com mitment nowEastemers will find whole new world out well worth two-week vacation three days driving way East Coast through great country plus great Nats week modeling fascinating areas Rena Lake Tahoe Continued page 132 THE FOX BICYCLE MOTOR * New Improved Features Slronger die casl covers Carburetor simpler ho operale Smoolher quieter maUler * Olher Gualily Features Operates like motorcycle wilh controls handlebars Better perlormance Ihan other bicycle moIors. much longer lasting Fils almost 20 24 26 27 bicycles Kit complele conlrols brackels Nothing buy Safer Cheaper Moped Minibike / Built same professional quality standards famous Fox model airplane engines Fox Bicycle Motors ideal safe inexpensive alternative mopeds mini bikes simple enough child maintain Fox Powered Bicycle provides 30 mph transportation yet light enough carried Great RV use going work Available through independent bicycle shops call us direct F 0 X MANUFACTURING Co 5305 TOWSON AVEFORT SMITH ARK 72901 Hot Line 501 flAO-1S5S anyone else None may wondering Scale fliers got away clean Its simple really Scale tiown last matter interference 72160 75640 well established Therefore Contest Director gave competitors choice Get off 72160 75640 take money back leave worked crasbes witnessed stall/spin accidents attributable attempts fly too low too slowly effort display realistic flight gusty conditions asked summary 1983 Nats Id have say No problems new RC channels 2 Great accommodations friendly people sal ubrious weather 3 Tremendous effort worked supporting tasks few could fly thanks owed hardworking AMA HQ crew wives families competitors members Pioneer Valley RC Club Weve lost good friend John Kanakos leader Helicopter hying Long Island NY founder Long Island Hover Lovers AMA 1930 died suddenly just after com pleting Helicopter demonstration tethered Rockefeller Center NYC part Sixth Annual Model Aviation Day celebration John Greek zest life tried everything 70 years made friends Well miss him writing advertisers mention read about Model Aviation Nats RC Pattern/Shade Continued page 45 should occur eventually didsee standing Competition Newsletter will knowledge first time ever Cana dian has won AMA Nats vice versa Daves newly-designed aircraft Illusion seemed flying well its exceedingly difficult overcome lead great Ivans first two rounds Also Ivan wasnt flying Salum years past new aircraft Japanese design Citation model very interesting fully-buried pipe inverted rear-exhaust rear-intake engine see pictures Wednesday saw completion Rounds Four Five informed flying Round Six would begin 100 pm Thursday Thursday opened bright beautiful previous four days wind sometimes 10 mph south reversed takeoff direction again breeze right down runway wind anticipated counting scores would posted today case Advanced class nearly eight top 10 finishers posted high highest counting scores best three six rounds counted classes also noticed flight lines far enough apart flight could viewed nearly end-on Boy way some manu evers look badeven very good pilots Expert class interesting happenings Due long manuever list 10-minute time limit no time daily Expert fliers work out complexbut time-savingfire drll order get complete flight during time allotted Expert flier Larry Phillips Rochester MI crashed PhiIar aircraft practice field Wednesday moming appeared due some type interference radio checked out quite well afterward Larry collected pieces left Air Base couldnt prepare anything Round Four flight missed However loaned him backup ship Larry installed radio Round Five Shortly after takeoff radio failed backup lost Undaunted Larry hurried back camp ground began rebuild glass-and-foam Philar crashed morning After intensive building session till 300 am arose 600 am install radio check out aircraft Larry flew aircraft crashed 24 hours earlier sixth round posted three highest scores finishing twelfth interesting Expert-class story ever must Rich Irvine Chicago seems Rich started contest under dark cloud First round nearly crashed inter ference 72160 Round Two changed frequenciesonly lose engine flame out middle flight Round Three again flamed outcause unknown So far three incomplete flights very low scores Round Four flew new engine borrowed think rangood score Things going well Round Five good score good flightbut mid-air towards end flight destroyed number-one ship However permitted finish flight backup aircraft have never seen engine badly damaged crash Naturally borrowed Round six uneventful good flying score another borrowed engine pipe Rich also reported skunk visited campground Tuesday night Now thats ad132 Model Aviation Tired Being Shot Down SUPER SERVO GARD Controls Throttle Cant * Constantly monitors receiver interference another trans mitter outside sources instantly reducing throttle idle until interference clears * Constantly monitors flight battery pack voltage instantly reduces throttle idle allowing time safely land * Responds instantly loss radio signal throttling back idle alerting flight problem * Affects throttle giving complete control other servos safe landing * Minimizes crash damage caused signal loss ending full force smashups Endorsed IMAAShow Team required show model flown SPECIFICATIONS Size KPS 1411 Servo Case Power 17 ma Volt Cut-Out Point 46 volta Pulse width Range Adj 0628 milliseconds Systems 3 4 wire Temp Range 00 1400F weight 12 02 Price $4795 Postpaid Specify connector type positive negative pulse orderIng RF Enterprises 106 N Main St. Arlington OH 45814 4191365-5066
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/11
Page Numbers: 40, 41, 129, 132
George M Myers RC EQUIPMENT AT THE 1983 NATS NEW RC CHANNELS 1983 Nats no inter ference brands equipment repre sented Ace World Engines including such discontinued labels F K Logictrol Heathkit Orbit processing transmitters saw about 100 people using Amateur radio channels valid Ham licenses required checked Hams except two guys 10 meters 53 MHz nobody 50 MHz yet Everybody else about 600 transmitters used unlicensed 72 MHz channels about half folks new RC channels impressed pretty good showing new RC channels considering new really Most significantly oil types trons nitters jron 1970 Orbit 1983 prototype PCM Futobo satisfied current FCC type occeptOflce criteria Mind representing FCC made no attempt police situation tried accomplish assure competitors could fly together cooper atively safely couple sets couldnt passed special cases gen eral situation Based results sample reasonable project thought should able continue using present transmitter long wish Outside Interferences Reports Contest Directors gave picture interference claims Pylon Racers No problems Helicopters Posible interference 7216 crash Pattern Possible interference 7216 7564 14 crashes Sailplanes Possible interference 7216 7564 four crashes Scale No problems Pylon flew before Pattern Pattern flew fore other RC Therefore Pattern fliers found outside interference first Pylon didnt find first because fly closer trans mitters about later As soon heard troubles Pattern Dan Kahn trucked Hewlett Packard Frequency Scanner John Lange converter-equipped monitor out flight line heard voice transmis stuns 7216 totally legal way might explain some problems couldnt find anything 75640 MHz doesnt mean interference claims false means didnt hear anything However know four Pattern planes lost head-on collisions lost wing flight another snap-rolled ground flew over competitors another flight line 1400 ft away Close enough us reach up touch also saw go problems looked like bad servo ling pushrod anything else Helicopters flown same time Pattern different site also did some monitoring Helicopter site heard noth ing wasnt single crash oc cuffed present Paul Beswick Jam aica suffered jittery servos liftoff little ground-range testing established trouble swamping caused having transmitter antenna too close receivers tenna advised him fly transmitter antenna half-collapsed did able fly changed radios continue contest radio sent back manu facturer adjustment weather clear calm hot gusty winds some events transmitters impound table lot time soak up heat sun So did receivers sitting insulated foam rubber overcoats under plastic greenhouses Ron Hesselbroek service manager Ohio Motorola firm specializes Personal Radio Services assisted us Nats Sailplane trans mitter processing During break action talked about above matters Ron men tioned processed transmitters t last Without hard-working Nats officials volunteers would no flying L Dan Kahn hat programmed Hewlett-Packard spectrum analyzers trucked Nats benefit contestants Note spectrum analyzer displays set up con testants could see themselves transmitters doing seemed hold interest Cheryl Williamson Susan Stream shown processed 72 MHz equipment Dan George processed Ham-band gear Sunday R Extend antenna place screen tub turn transmitter ON Ron Hesselbrock repeats litany watches results flash up computers screen Betty Stream prepares mount Yellow Spot another acceptable transmitter 40 Model Aviation Radio Technique Norm Rosenstocks fabulous Aeronca LC Giant Scale Ship iS representative armada beautiful Scale models 1983 Nationals investment time effort magnitude Norm opted maximum RC securityused new 1991 Kraff KPR-8FD receiver seven Nats well last Masters Tour nament Masters Ron noticed people using transmitters having black plastic cases suffering heatinduced swamping Ultimately some contestants Masters resort making takeoffs transmitter antennas col lapsed pulling out after plane safely airbome Apparently Paul Beswick same problem Folks find themselves similar situation may find helpiul sew up transmitter bag white terry cloth towel take off fly throw towel over air plane too keep receiver its battery cool new problem know reason Jim Fosgate chose white Pro Line sets 1969 keep cool Western deserts Now Ace RC Inc equip ment white Hasty analysis think about Pylon Racers Helicopters least likely see inter ference external sources because ma chines rarely wander 50 ft control transmitters Pattem planes Sailplanes likely see external interference simply because fly /2-mile con trol transmitters higher too can because larger can seen such distances know received transmitter power falls off square distance between airplane its control transmitter could expect interference problems would worse Pattern Sailplanesand Given above facts considering 280 Sailplane pilots complete six flights three days Saiplane event hod severe test new RC channels Contest Di rector Gene Shelkey told aim keep least 15 airplanes air times eight winches going purpose pre-registrants assigned 15 flight groups according RC channel used Gene kept feeding contestants winebmasters fast could take sky wos full Sailplanes time looked monitor told old channels new ones use simultaneously times thing picked up monitor Sailplane site sounded like potential inter ference UPS dispatcher 72420 ever nobody Orange/White 7240 com plained interference heard Some sailplanes crashed sure fellow 72320 made landing approach over launch site suffered consequences cart wheeled broke off wingtip Another plane 72160 spun down manner convinced pilot either ran batteries down trying fly someone elses airplane time real easy mistake make crowd John Byme District II VP watched whole thing first crash site talked owner claimed interference caused Another fellow hit towline being pulled down didnt talk him about it wouldnt surprise hear called inter ference because couldnt see line air launch site either monitor time almost directly under plane heard nothing justify such claim diner just outside fence around Sailplane field two planes making low approaches landing spots shot down area After fact cement truck no ticed parked already knew interference 72160 cement truck dispatcher Perhaps truck driver keyed mike inopportune time heard some keying type monitor during Scale Sailplane event no 72 160 Most interference appears momentary dis ruption control flying high slow Sailplane usually does its annoyance problem other hand Continued page 129 L Jeanette Throne wife Pattern Event Director Walt Throne rearranges transmitters Pattern impound tables probably multihundredth time day Jeanette represents labored few could play think got much word thanks right somehwere Dan Kahn George Myers monitoring interference Pattern flight line Monday Well radios have go some kind model dont Two fine Scale craft caught Georges eye Nats L sound Technopower seven-cylinder four-stroke-cycle radial engine Charles Nelsons Waco V-KS7F cabin biplane perfect match flight appearance model truly modelings grand illusions George claims have heard phrase before somewhere right Tom Cook son Bryan justifiably proud McDonnell-Douglas F4C Its powered two modified K&B 75cc engines driving Turb-Ax ducted fans Kids identify real aircraft seeand what see days jets helicopters Just think about minute youre trying think some way attracting aeromodeling November 1983 41 Send dollar bill postage handling name address 12-page catalog A/C sailplanes sport planes sport scale accessories CATALEJE $1 00 Prices range 52495 cc 5g4g5 Kito can seen year local dealer fISect.a IliI t e.h 1V5C1bt ea h Jh RIC SAILPLANES 0 SPORT POWER PLANES S SPORT SCALE AIRCRAFT 1579 DBASE UTRUET BAN MARCOS CALIFORNIA 92069 SCALE R/C JEMCO SPORT SCALE BALSA COVERED FOAM WING CORES new RC frequencies no interference problems last crisis almost marred officials party night before Nats ended hotel public address system did function properly approximately 400 people present did know what happening Once again modelers solved problem Cape Ann RC Club mem bers went motor home got out club PA system rigged up 10 minutes excellent communications direct party incident typified what made great Natsa can attitude togetherness solved problems keep things under control oper ating intended Summary lot things have come together make great Nats did 1983 Nats much have invited back soon possible great weather great people great sites great luck Everybody wants same already planning go back either 1985 1986 Its long time since eastem Nats 1969 last previously wont long again Westover Air Force Base continues avail able Next year Its Reno Nevada 1984 dates August 5-12 airfield site former Stead Air Force Base now civilian held 1982 Scale World Championships Head quarters will Convention Center down town like 1981 Nats Texas much larger building will enable us operate similar way did 1983 Nats An other great Nats making announcing early enough family vacation planning Reno great familieseconomical food lodging lots interest everyone Nats Radio Tech/Myers Continued page 41 doing 90 mph pointed down half time three seconds dis aster Pattem fliers can expect seri ously effected interference around Nats results seem show youve paying attention may have noticed problems mentioned old channels new RC channels no troubles becouse ore exclusive No else has authority use Thex ore far away best deal weve ever Ive told California club has banned use new channels Perhaps data will change collective minds Ive also heard some conservatives out using other channel author ized AMA decision least has little logic behind assuming theyre still flying reeds its unnecessary con servatives AMA Frequency Committee gave protection need established AMA Phase-In Plan center fold February 1983 issue magazine Proof given Nats Sailplane results spite multiple oportunities new RC channels interfered another November 1983 129 SAILPLANES R/CSPORT R/C COMPETITION & SPORT FOR BARNSTORMERS AND STUDENTS 1 51 Span2 lt4 3hnnr teyildln timer TOP CAr once Free Flight will have room can use Its shaping up rapidly Make com mitment nowEastemers will find whole new world out well worth two-week vacation three days driving way East Coast through great country plus great Nats week modeling fascinating areas Rena Lake Tahoe Continued page 132 THE FOX BICYCLE MOTOR * New Improved Features Slronger die casl covers Carburetor simpler ho operale Smoolher quieter maUler * Olher Gualily Features Operates like motorcycle wilh controls handlebars Better perlormance Ihan other bicycle moIors. much longer lasting Fils almost 20 24 26 27 bicycles Kit complele conlrols brackels Nothing buy Safer Cheaper Moped Minibike / Built same professional quality standards famous Fox model airplane engines Fox Bicycle Motors ideal safe inexpensive alternative mopeds mini bikes simple enough child maintain Fox Powered Bicycle provides 30 mph transportation yet light enough carried Great RV use going work Available through independent bicycle shops call us direct F 0 X MANUFACTURING Co 5305 TOWSON AVEFORT SMITH ARK 72901 Hot Line 501 flAO-1S5S anyone else None may wondering Scale fliers got away clean Its simple really Scale tiown last matter interference 72160 75640 well established Therefore Contest Director gave competitors choice Get off 72160 75640 take money back leave worked crasbes witnessed stall/spin accidents attributable attempts fly too low too slowly effort display realistic flight gusty conditions asked summary 1983 Nats Id have say No problems new RC channels 2 Great accommodations friendly people sal ubrious weather 3 Tremendous effort worked supporting tasks few could fly thanks owed hardworking AMA HQ crew wives families competitors members Pioneer Valley RC Club Weve lost good friend John Kanakos leader Helicopter hying Long Island NY founder Long Island Hover Lovers AMA 1930 died suddenly just after com pleting Helicopter demonstration tethered Rockefeller Center NYC part Sixth Annual Model Aviation Day celebration John Greek zest life tried everything 70 years made friends Well miss him writing advertisers mention read about Model Aviation Nats RC Pattern/Shade Continued page 45 should occur eventually didsee standing Competition Newsletter will knowledge first time ever Cana dian has won AMA Nats vice versa Daves newly-designed aircraft Illusion seemed flying well its exceedingly difficult overcome lead great Ivans first two rounds Also Ivan wasnt flying Salum years past new aircraft Japanese design Citation model very interesting fully-buried pipe inverted rear-exhaust rear-intake engine see pictures Wednesday saw completion Rounds Four Five informed flying Round Six would begin 100 pm Thursday Thursday opened bright beautiful previous four days wind sometimes 10 mph south reversed takeoff direction again breeze right down runway wind anticipated counting scores would posted today case Advanced class nearly eight top 10 finishers posted high highest counting scores best three six rounds counted classes also noticed flight lines far enough apart flight could viewed nearly end-on Boy way some manu evers look badeven very good pilots Expert class interesting happenings Due long manuever list 10-minute time limit no time daily Expert fliers work out complexbut time-savingfire drll order get complete flight during time allotted Expert flier Larry Phillips Rochester MI crashed PhiIar aircraft practice field Wednesday moming appeared due some type interference radio checked out quite well afterward Larry collected pieces left Air Base couldnt prepare anything Round Four flight missed However loaned him backup ship Larry installed radio Round Five Shortly after takeoff radio failed backup lost Undaunted Larry hurried back camp ground began rebuild glass-and-foam Philar crashed morning After intensive building session till 300 am arose 600 am install radio check out aircraft Larry flew aircraft crashed 24 hours earlier sixth round posted three highest scores finishing twelfth interesting Expert-class story ever must Rich Irvine Chicago seems Rich started contest under dark cloud First round nearly crashed inter ference 72160 Round Two changed frequenciesonly lose engine flame out middle flight Round Three again flamed outcause unknown So far three incomplete flights very low scores Round Four flew new engine borrowed think rangood score Things going well Round Five good score good flightbut mid-air towards end flight destroyed number-one ship However permitted finish flight backup aircraft have never seen engine badly damaged crash Naturally borrowed Round six uneventful good flying score another borrowed engine pipe Rich also reported skunk visited campground Tuesday night Now thats ad132 Model Aviation Tired Being Shot Down SUPER SERVO GARD Controls Throttle Cant * Constantly monitors receiver interference another trans mitter outside sources instantly reducing throttle idle until interference clears * Constantly monitors flight battery pack voltage instantly reduces throttle idle allowing time safely land * Responds instantly loss radio signal throttling back idle alerting flight problem * Affects throttle giving complete control other servos safe landing * Minimizes crash damage caused signal loss ending full force smashups Endorsed IMAAShow Team required show model flown SPECIFICATIONS Size KPS 1411 Servo Case Power 17 ma Volt Cut-Out Point 46 volta Pulse width Range Adj 0628 milliseconds Systems 3 4 wire Temp Range 00 1400F weight 12 02 Price $4795 Postpaid Specify connector type positive negative pulse orderIng RF Enterprises 106 N Main St. Arlington OH 45814 4191365-5066
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/11
Page Numbers: 40, 41, 129, 132
George M Myers RC EQUIPMENT AT THE 1983 NATS NEW RC CHANNELS 1983 Nats no inter ference brands equipment repre sented Ace World Engines including such discontinued labels F K Logictrol Heathkit Orbit processing transmitters saw about 100 people using Amateur radio channels valid Ham licenses required checked Hams except two guys 10 meters 53 MHz nobody 50 MHz yet Everybody else about 600 transmitters used unlicensed 72 MHz channels about half folks new RC channels impressed pretty good showing new RC channels considering new really Most significantly oil types trons nitters jron 1970 Orbit 1983 prototype PCM Futobo satisfied current FCC type occeptOflce criteria Mind representing FCC made no attempt police situation tried accomplish assure competitors could fly together cooper atively safely couple sets couldnt passed special cases gen eral situation Based results sample reasonable project thought should able continue using present transmitter long wish Outside Interferences Reports Contest Directors gave picture interference claims Pylon Racers No problems Helicopters Posible interference 7216 crash Pattern Possible interference 7216 7564 14 crashes Sailplanes Possible interference 7216 7564 four crashes Scale No problems Pylon flew before Pattern Pattern flew fore other RC Therefore Pattern fliers found outside interference first Pylon didnt find first because fly closer trans mitters about later As soon heard troubles Pattern Dan Kahn trucked Hewlett Packard Frequency Scanner John Lange converter-equipped monitor out flight line heard voice transmis stuns 7216 totally legal way might explain some problems couldnt find anything 75640 MHz doesnt mean interference claims false means didnt hear anything However know four Pattern planes lost head-on collisions lost wing flight another snap-rolled ground flew over competitors another flight line 1400 ft away Close enough us reach up touch also saw go problems looked like bad servo ling pushrod anything else Helicopters flown same time Pattern different site also did some monitoring Helicopter site heard noth ing wasnt single crash oc cuffed present Paul Beswick Jam aica suffered jittery servos liftoff little ground-range testing established trouble swamping caused having transmitter antenna too close receivers tenna advised him fly transmitter antenna half-collapsed did able fly changed radios continue contest radio sent back manu facturer adjustment weather clear calm hot gusty winds some events transmitters impound table lot time soak up heat sun So did receivers sitting insulated foam rubber overcoats under plastic greenhouses Ron Hesselbroek service manager Ohio Motorola firm specializes Personal Radio Services assisted us Nats Sailplane trans mitter processing During break action talked about above matters Ron men tioned processed transmitters t last Without hard-working Nats officials volunteers would no flying L Dan Kahn hat programmed Hewlett-Packard spectrum analyzers trucked Nats benefit contestants Note spectrum analyzer displays set up con testants could see themselves transmitters doing seemed hold interest Cheryl Williamson Susan Stream shown processed 72 MHz equipment Dan George processed Ham-band gear Sunday R Extend antenna place screen tub turn transmitter ON Ron Hesselbrock repeats litany watches results flash up computers screen Betty Stream prepares mount Yellow Spot another acceptable transmitter 40 Model Aviation Radio Technique Norm Rosenstocks fabulous Aeronca LC Giant Scale Ship iS representative armada beautiful Scale models 1983 Nationals investment time effort magnitude Norm opted maximum RC securityused new 1991 Kraff KPR-8FD receiver seven Nats well last Masters Tour nament Masters Ron noticed people using transmitters having black plastic cases suffering heatinduced swamping Ultimately some contestants Masters resort making takeoffs transmitter antennas col lapsed pulling out after plane safely airbome Apparently Paul Beswick same problem Folks find themselves similar situation may find helpiul sew up transmitter bag white terry cloth towel take off fly throw towel over air plane too keep receiver its battery cool new problem know reason Jim Fosgate chose white Pro Line sets 1969 keep cool Western deserts Now Ace RC Inc equip ment white Hasty analysis think about Pylon Racers Helicopters least likely see inter ference external sources because ma chines rarely wander 50 ft control transmitters Pattem planes Sailplanes likely see external interference simply because fly /2-mile con trol transmitters higher too can because larger can seen such distances know received transmitter power falls off square distance between airplane its control transmitter could expect interference problems would worse Pattern Sailplanesand Given above facts considering 280 Sailplane pilots complete six flights three days Saiplane event hod severe test new RC channels Contest Di rector Gene Shelkey told aim keep least 15 airplanes air times eight winches going purpose pre-registrants assigned 15 flight groups according RC channel used Gene kept feeding contestants winebmasters fast could take sky wos full Sailplanes time looked monitor told old channels new ones use simultaneously times thing picked up monitor Sailplane site sounded like potential inter ference UPS dispatcher 72420 ever nobody Orange/White 7240 com plained interference heard Some sailplanes crashed sure fellow 72320 made landing approach over launch site suffered consequences cart wheeled broke off wingtip Another plane 72160 spun down manner convinced pilot either ran batteries down trying fly someone elses airplane time real easy mistake make crowd John Byme District II VP watched whole thing first crash site talked owner claimed interference caused Another fellow hit towline being pulled down didnt talk him about it wouldnt surprise hear called inter ference because couldnt see line air launch site either monitor time almost directly under plane heard nothing justify such claim diner just outside fence around Sailplane field two planes making low approaches landing spots shot down area After fact cement truck no ticed parked already knew interference 72160 cement truck dispatcher Perhaps truck driver keyed mike inopportune time heard some keying type monitor during Scale Sailplane event no 72 160 Most interference appears momentary dis ruption control flying high slow Sailplane usually does its annoyance problem other hand Continued page 129 L Jeanette Throne wife Pattern Event Director Walt Throne rearranges transmitters Pattern impound tables probably multihundredth time day Jeanette represents labored few could play think got much word thanks right somehwere Dan Kahn George Myers monitoring interference Pattern flight line Monday Well radios have go some kind model dont Two fine Scale craft caught Georges eye Nats L sound Technopower seven-cylinder four-stroke-cycle radial engine Charles Nelsons Waco V-KS7F cabin biplane perfect match flight appearance model truly modelings grand illusions George claims have heard phrase before somewhere right Tom Cook son Bryan justifiably proud McDonnell-Douglas F4C Its powered two modified K&B 75cc engines driving Turb-Ax ducted fans Kids identify real aircraft seeand what see days jets helicopters Just think about minute youre trying think some way attracting aeromodeling November 1983 41 Send dollar bill postage handling name address 12-page catalog A/C sailplanes sport planes sport scale accessories CATALEJE $1 00 Prices range 52495 cc 5g4g5 Kito can seen year local dealer fISect.a IliI t e.h 1V5C1bt ea h Jh RIC SAILPLANES 0 SPORT POWER PLANES S SPORT SCALE AIRCRAFT 1579 DBASE UTRUET BAN MARCOS CALIFORNIA 92069 SCALE R/C JEMCO SPORT SCALE BALSA COVERED FOAM WING CORES new RC frequencies no interference problems last crisis almost marred officials party night before Nats ended hotel public address system did function properly approximately 400 people present did know what happening Once again modelers solved problem Cape Ann RC Club mem bers went motor home got out club PA system rigged up 10 minutes excellent communications direct party incident typified what made great Natsa can attitude togetherness solved problems keep things under control oper ating intended Summary lot things have come together make great Nats did 1983 Nats much have invited back soon possible great weather great people great sites great luck Everybody wants same already planning go back either 1985 1986 Its long time since eastem Nats 1969 last previously wont long again Westover Air Force Base continues avail able Next year Its Reno Nevada 1984 dates August 5-12 airfield site former Stead Air Force Base now civilian held 1982 Scale World Championships Head quarters will Convention Center down town like 1981 Nats Texas much larger building will enable us operate similar way did 1983 Nats An other great Nats making announcing early enough family vacation planning Reno great familieseconomical food lodging lots interest everyone Nats Radio Tech/Myers Continued page 41 doing 90 mph pointed down half time three seconds dis aster Pattem fliers can expect seri ously effected interference around Nats results seem show youve paying attention may have noticed problems mentioned old channels new RC channels no troubles becouse ore exclusive No else has authority use Thex ore far away best deal weve ever Ive told California club has banned use new channels Perhaps data will change collective minds Ive also heard some conservatives out using other channel author ized AMA decision least has little logic behind assuming theyre still flying reeds its unnecessary con servatives AMA Frequency Committee gave protection need established AMA Phase-In Plan center fold February 1983 issue magazine Proof given Nats Sailplane results spite multiple oportunities new RC channels interfered another November 1983 129 SAILPLANES R/CSPORT R/C COMPETITION & SPORT FOR BARNSTORMERS AND STUDENTS 1 51 Span2 lt4 3hnnr teyildln timer TOP CAr once Free Flight will have room can use Its shaping up rapidly Make com mitment nowEastemers will find whole new world out well worth two-week vacation three days driving way East Coast through great country plus great Nats week modeling fascinating areas Rena Lake Tahoe Continued page 132 THE FOX BICYCLE MOTOR * New Improved Features Slronger die casl covers Carburetor simpler ho operale Smoolher quieter maUler * Olher Gualily Features Operates like motorcycle wilh controls handlebars Better perlormance Ihan other bicycle moIors. much longer lasting Fils almost 20 24 26 27 bicycles Kit complele conlrols brackels Nothing buy Safer Cheaper Moped Minibike / Built same professional quality standards famous Fox model airplane engines Fox Bicycle Motors ideal safe inexpensive alternative mopeds mini bikes simple enough child maintain Fox Powered Bicycle provides 30 mph transportation yet light enough carried Great RV use going work Available through independent bicycle shops call us direct F 0 X MANUFACTURING Co 5305 TOWSON AVEFORT SMITH ARK 72901 Hot Line 501 flAO-1S5S anyone else None may wondering Scale fliers got away clean Its simple really Scale tiown last matter interference 72160 75640 well established Therefore Contest Director gave competitors choice Get off 72160 75640 take money back leave worked crasbes witnessed stall/spin accidents attributable attempts fly too low too slowly effort display realistic flight gusty conditions asked summary 1983 Nats Id have say No problems new RC channels 2 Great accommodations friendly people sal ubrious weather 3 Tremendous effort worked supporting tasks few could fly thanks owed hardworking AMA HQ crew wives families competitors members Pioneer Valley RC Club Weve lost good friend John Kanakos leader Helicopter hying Long Island NY founder Long Island Hover Lovers AMA 1930 died suddenly just after com pleting Helicopter demonstration tethered Rockefeller Center NYC part Sixth Annual Model Aviation Day celebration John Greek zest life tried everything 70 years made friends Well miss him writing advertisers mention read about Model Aviation Nats RC Pattern/Shade Continued page 45 should occur eventually didsee standing Competition Newsletter will knowledge first time ever Cana dian has won AMA Nats vice versa Daves newly-designed aircraft Illusion seemed flying well its exceedingly difficult overcome lead great Ivans first two rounds Also Ivan wasnt flying Salum years past new aircraft Japanese design Citation model very interesting fully-buried pipe inverted rear-exhaust rear-intake engine see pictures Wednesday saw completion Rounds Four Five informed flying Round Six would begin 100 pm Thursday Thursday opened bright beautiful previous four days wind sometimes 10 mph south reversed takeoff direction again breeze right down runway wind anticipated counting scores would posted today case Advanced class nearly eight top 10 finishers posted high highest counting scores best three six rounds counted classes also noticed flight lines far enough apart flight could viewed nearly end-on Boy way some manu evers look badeven very good pilots Expert class interesting happenings Due long manuever list 10-minute time limit no time daily Expert fliers work out complexbut time-savingfire drll order get complete flight during time allotted Expert flier Larry Phillips Rochester MI crashed PhiIar aircraft practice field Wednesday moming appeared due some type interference radio checked out quite well afterward Larry collected pieces left Air Base couldnt prepare anything Round Four flight missed However loaned him backup ship Larry installed radio Round Five Shortly after takeoff radio failed backup lost Undaunted Larry hurried back camp ground began rebuild glass-and-foam Philar crashed morning After intensive building session till 300 am arose 600 am install radio check out aircraft Larry flew aircraft crashed 24 hours earlier sixth round posted three highest scores finishing twelfth interesting Expert-class story ever must Rich Irvine Chicago seems Rich started contest under dark cloud First round nearly crashed inter ference 72160 Round Two changed frequenciesonly lose engine flame out middle flight Round Three again flamed outcause unknown So far three incomplete flights very low scores Round Four flew new engine borrowed think rangood score Things going well Round Five good score good flightbut mid-air towards end flight destroyed number-one ship However permitted finish flight backup aircraft have never seen engine badly damaged crash Naturally borrowed Round six uneventful good flying score another borrowed engine pipe Rich also reported skunk visited campground Tuesday night Now thats ad132 Model Aviation Tired Being Shot Down SUPER SERVO GARD Controls Throttle Cant * Constantly monitors receiver interference another trans mitter outside sources instantly reducing throttle idle until interference clears * Constantly monitors flight battery pack voltage instantly reduces throttle idle allowing time safely land * Responds instantly loss radio signal throttling back idle alerting flight problem * Affects throttle giving complete control other servos safe landing * Minimizes crash damage caused signal loss ending full force smashups Endorsed IMAAShow Team required show model flown SPECIFICATIONS Size KPS 1411 Servo Case Power 17 ma Volt Cut-Out Point 46 volta Pulse width Range Adj 0628 milliseconds Systems 3 4 wire Temp Range 00 1400F weight 12 02 Price $4795 Postpaid Specify connector type positive negative pulse orderIng RF Enterprises 106 N Main St. Arlington OH 45814 4191365-5066