The Bipe aesthetically unique design still viable today distinctive compact Control Line Sport Stunt model Dating back 1945 airplane still has lost its charm its su perior flight characteristics EJohn Hunton HAL deBOLT began legendary career model aviation competing Rub ber models Ehen progressed successful career gas-powered Free Flight beginning World War II serving Patuxent Naval Air Station Mary land Hals interests turned Control Line activity required less space Free Flight During period Hal experi mented various designs Free Flight Blitzkrieg Thunderbolt Airfoiler three classes focused creativity Control Line models excellent per formance series Bipe Stunt designs led formation Dmeco deBolt Model Engineering Company produce kits Hals company went manufac ture other designs sport Stunt Speed models became known standard performance quality era Later Hal Dmeco turned RC helped through its infancy matur ity Bipe began Upon discovering AMA Museum no example unusual model its collection set out remedy situation Bipe detailed article result Bipe historic signif icant design its also aesthetically unique Harold deBolts creation still viable today distinctive compact sport Stunt model first kits known simply Bipe produced 1945 model 22/2-in wingspan flat-bottomed air foil 1948 Bipe updated 22in span symmetrical airfoil ver sion called New Bipe subject construction article later Super February 1990 81 Top This ground-level view Bipe 89 illustrates nearly full-stagger placement wings 1940s classic Hal deBolts Bipes led way Control Line Stunt sporting com pact 24-in-span symmetrical wing inverted flight Above Bipe 89 its modern glow en gine tuned pipe large spinner short prop landing gear original New Bipe 1948 designed Drone Diesel power plant choice Stunt its day die sel swung large prop requiring long landing gear Bipe 89 otherwise incorporates few internal changes simplify photographs Bernie Stuecker NVRC Club ftft 7ft 00A ZflOOO 0000510 Bipe larger still 28-in-span top wing 24-in-span bottom wing Both New Bipe Super Bipe capa ble inverted flight could execute maneuvers Plans three Bipes well other deBolt Dmeco Control Line designsthe Stuntwagons Ameri cans Speedwagonsare available Fran Ptaszkiewicz 23 Marlee Drive Ton awanda NY 14150 price fullsize plan New Bipe printed small size article $600 order direct Fran Ptazkiewicz original plan New Bipe tended serve basis own inter pretation Since model configured Drone Diesel swinging very large propeller landing gear longer necessary modern engines Also may want center fuel tank needle valve engine will feed uni formly model inverted up right side-mounted cylinder might work best full Stunt flying Bipe 89 interpretation adds sport application shown modifications fuselage upright engine tuned pipe Being identical original wings tail surfaces detailed although alternate wing cross section shown stock shapes model well suited tuned pipe nests neatly space under top wing Pappy deBolt will probably pleased good power speed potential piped Bipe Construction 82 Model Aviation K 001110101I Il -t 0 tt o 2 view shows optional tuned pipe installation opt use tuned pipe make sure pipe tunnel properly finished before wings attached number P-220 right wing designates AMA Museum patron patronage can help mu seum grow well acquire own two- three- five-digit P-number See AMA Mem bership Manual detailed information benefits AMA Museum patronage Full-Size Plans Available. See Page 188 IWISRSMIELD TE PLATE soer *4i RINUM NOSE RIN~FIREWALLREAR FORMER CARANE STRUTS UR FLYWOORIS FLYWOOR 18 PLYWOOD1 5 00150 S REQUIRES FUSELAGE SIRES IR FIRM BALSA f71BANE STRUTS 0 LCDK yO UWT FLUSEI REQUIRED CI LAISES ROES II II 7}OLU____________ ______ ASE---___________ V TSFEEL TANK IREAR FORMER SFISNE1I NL K MOUNTLOWER WING SEE STOCK PLANN IRNOSE RINGFIREWALLIR SNEET RALSA ROTOR MOUNT5LS VIS LONG FINE CENTERED ALUMINUM LANSING GEAR STANDARD RALSA SHAPES 1 OF~y SATE AIRFOIL FOR VIEWRIPE 89DESIGN RY SAL OEOLT ADAFTES ST JOHN SUNTAN 23456 INCISeS Fuselage configuration intended 35cc K&B engine filled nylon en gine mount Make design modifications required own engine/mount combi nation Cut out fuselage sides formers plywood parts use five-ply plywood Pre mount engine mount bellcrank landing gear firewall top bottom ply plates 4-40 blind nuts Epoxy nuts place other parts may sembled cyanoacrylate CyA glue firewall should epoxied place Assemble fuselage sides form ers Glue plywood parts after remov ing screws Add tail skid assembly top bottom balsa sheeting Sand fuselage shape coarse sandpa per smooth fine grade Wings Block up leading trailing edges over plans Use /2 x 1 A-in balsa stock leading edge % x I-in pieces trailing edge A-in stock ribs Slip ribs notches After ba sic assembly sheet center sections install tip blocks Sand wings ac curate airfoil shape Cut A-in sheet balsa tail parts out line sand carefully airfoil shape Cut out plywood wing struts round off exposed edges Use windshield pattern guide Cut out stiff paper pattern trim final shape before cutting soft alumi num Basic assemblies may prefinished point completely finished upon fi nal assembly youve chosen use tuned pipe pipe tunnel should prefin ished along corresponding portion top wing before wing attachment original Bipes finished silkspan dope Install control system assemble model completely following notes flying excerpt ed original deBolt construction formation sent plan set Ripe 89 its bare bones Note slab-sided fuselage simple framed wings sheet tail surfaces marking simple straightforward construction tough Sport Stunter al ternate wing section incorporated airplane order maintain stock shapes Also note doubled ribs surrounding struts give wings great strength February 1990 83 Continued page 183 Performance Specialties owned operated World Pylon Racing Champion Dave Shadel customize maintain majority high performance engines used todays racing enthusiasts addition work racing engines also repair customize 05 Supertigre engines well providing warranty service repairs Bob Violett Moders KBV 72 82 complete line Webra engines custom engines used some top aerobatic racing pilots world interested World Class performance please contact us weekday between 10 am 5 pm West Coast time Well look forward hearing Please send $100 descriptive brochure Visa & Mastercard accepted Aircraft Racing Headquarters PERFORMANCE SPECIALTiES Custom ABC Piston / Cylinder Assemblies True Chrome Plating Higher Performance & Longer Wear 1muautSkks QUSUlY RADIO OON1L OLU Available K&B 65 75 05 40 VFNRP 05 61 FSR 05 61 VF 0S Long Stroke 61 Rossi 40 65 81 Supertigre X-40 YS60 FS/FR YS Long Stroke Others Coming Soon Performance Specialties PO Box 4003 sbad CA 92008 619 729-1658 months Mystery Plane first likely last V-tailed carrier aircraft will see column t am aware no other V-tail designs other sister aircraft subject months contest know others Id happy hear Entries Mystery Plane contest should sent new address tll select winner random correctly identifying air craft Profile Zero t wish could say De cember Mystery Plane feature inspired model appears accompanying photos Bill Bischoff completed model long before A7MI appeared Besides its Zero Sam Bills Zero designed especially OS 32F ABC engine has significant ad vantage being readily availableat discount too Besides its availability 32F ABC bene fits usual high-quality workmanship excellent engineering typical OS en gines Bill has found very reliable easy engine operate still experimenting props flying 83 mph high speeds early testing model uses foam wing built-up pro file fuselage total weight 35 oz line slider released tail hook drops flex ible cable operating nylon tube useful item RC compatriots pulls pin physics having bellcrank mounted aft balance point takes care rest Bills very simplebut reliablelatch mechanism holds slide full aft position clearly shown photos external mounting control system simpler also permits line slider take advantage full range travel al lowed rules single hole slide will result creation large amount elevator movement slide moves aft Bill compensates movement using topmounted elevator horn way elevator sumes slight up position slide moves aft requiring less Up handle during slow flight Bill does use lead-outs choosing instead run lines directly bellcrank connec tion loop-and-button system used years Speed fliers recently Racing Combat modelers Bill fashioned buttons shortening 4-40 blind mounting nuts remov ing teeth short bolt attaches buttons bellcrank assisted little solder ensure vibration wont loosen bolts line loops include one-inch length Tef lon tubing normally used applicator cy anoacrylate glue buttons line ends color coded paint ensure no confu sion making proper connections Bipe 89/Hunton Continued page 83 Flying Bipe first Control Line mod el its hardly necessary say would wise consult experienced flier before making first attempt good cases lot grief can saved way case youll find Bipe has ample stability very easy handle ruggedness brings through bad accident experienced flier need afraid execute just about maneuver book Bipe model will re spond zip makes such thrill fly airplane equally responsive flying inverted upright flight pat tern limited capabilities As suggestion use 50-ft lines smaller engines 60-ft lines larger ones Eight-inch propellers work best glow plug ignition engines die sels seem need IO-in-pitch props best results' May Bipe bring happy flights SAM Champs/Darkow Continued page 92 RC Electric Limited Motor Run 21 entrants 1 George Joki Leisure Bomber 2 Dale Tower Lei sure Playboy 3 Fred Mulholland Leisure Bomber 4 Ray Westland Leisure Bomber 5 Pete Rafferty Leisure Bomber RC Class B Ignition 39 entrants 1 Jim Rey nolds Lanzo Bomber/Orwick 29 2 Joe Percy Bomber/Torpedo 29 3 Bruce Norman Kerswap/ Torpedo 29 4 Ed Shilen Playboy/Forster 29 5 Murvil Lipsey Playboy/Torpedo 29 RC Class B Glow 33 entrants 1 Jim Reynolds Playboy/K&B 35 2 Jim Kyncy KerswaplK&B 49 3 Joe Percy Bomber/SuperTigre 29 4 Art White Bomber/K&B 35 5 Bruce Norman Bomber/ST 29 RC Class Ignition 33 entrants 1 Larry David son Playboy Jr/Elfin 249 2 Jim Reynolds Bomb er/Elfin 249 3 Bruce Norman Bomber/Ohlsson Build could flying IF YOU WANT IT TO FLY LIKE ARROW IT MUST BE BUILT LIKE ONE Ill Build Any Kit Finish can supply complete planes framed up kits Complete Planes Ill Test Fly Call Phil Good 215741-0433 P06 ox 352 Langhornt PA 19047 February 1990 183 t Stock foi I.EoOe 8hmooot ZENOAM 04237 ca In$26495 ZENOAN 023 *18216 ZENOAN 030 16 sAcHS 26 TCA 00 5ACH5 32 TCA 00 SACUS 37 CDI 00 5ACH5 37 TCA 00 5ACH5 59cm 00 SACHS 58 TCA 00 Jim Meesar ERCOUPEPLANS *2306 FU KIT $23896 Jim Mw TOMAHAWK PLANS $2386 PULL KIT *23896 Jim M.aar J3 KITrEFIPLANS $2896 FULL KIT *21898 Qoadre 825 moons end. etort $24408 Qoedra UP orlmln $18096042CD1 wimimiec 96 SUPSR-FLSX GasoOno eklng 5. 20 ftJ$12 801153880 FLOATS 49 1l4 scalecoral *2196 cempias kit $4780 10 WYI-i WHEELS $3586P1K Spring Startar $3896 PLANS SUPER STEARMAN 114 iGodfrayi $3596 1i3TAYLORCRAFTor1I3CUE NE $3586 MGA Painted Piiot Soete 114 cc. 5$J5J WW2 Civ *1996 Sorvos H402 42 $5296 Wonid 518 irga modeb*4486 Prop aii do. SR DYNATURUST 20% ff US Quatire FUEL TANKS 16 32. * 896 CARBONFiBER ARROW SHAFTS SilS x23 ongOfor $1196 24 Hr B,iO $290 pontage Sank Check Mo 0 JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS vailay View Drive Eon 43 Aliegany NY 14796 1/4 SCALE GLIDER KIT Premium Quality Kit European Quality American Technology Piece Gel-Coated Fuselage Pro-Manufactured Wings w/Carbon Fiber Spare end Obechi Sheeting • Slope Thermal 000 plus $25 Shipping 1/4 & 1/5 Scale Glider Retracts Precision Machined Aerospace Specs Made 6061 T6 Aluminum 650 plus $5 Shipping & Handling 5 Foot Long 1/IS Misic Wire Puehrode Nylon Outer Casing 93 plus $3 Shipping SCALE GLIDER COMPONENTS 7034 Porn P1 Corlubod CA 91009 16191 931-1436 CA Residents odd 7% Scnd stawynd rnvniope warn isle
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/02
Page Numbers: 81, 82, 83, 183
The Bipe aesthetically unique design still viable today distinctive compact Control Line Sport Stunt model Dating back 1945 airplane still has lost its charm its su perior flight characteristics EJohn Hunton HAL deBOLT began legendary career model aviation competing Rub ber models Ehen progressed successful career gas-powered Free Flight beginning World War II serving Patuxent Naval Air Station Mary land Hals interests turned Control Line activity required less space Free Flight During period Hal experi mented various designs Free Flight Blitzkrieg Thunderbolt Airfoiler three classes focused creativity Control Line models excellent per formance series Bipe Stunt designs led formation Dmeco deBolt Model Engineering Company produce kits Hals company went manufac ture other designs sport Stunt Speed models became known standard performance quality era Later Hal Dmeco turned RC helped through its infancy matur ity Bipe began Upon discovering AMA Museum no example unusual model its collection set out remedy situation Bipe detailed article result Bipe historic signif icant design its also aesthetically unique Harold deBolts creation still viable today distinctive compact sport Stunt model first kits known simply Bipe produced 1945 model 22/2-in wingspan flat-bottomed air foil 1948 Bipe updated 22in span symmetrical airfoil ver sion called New Bipe subject construction article later Super February 1990 81 Top This ground-level view Bipe 89 illustrates nearly full-stagger placement wings 1940s classic Hal deBolts Bipes led way Control Line Stunt sporting com pact 24-in-span symmetrical wing inverted flight Above Bipe 89 its modern glow en gine tuned pipe large spinner short prop landing gear original New Bipe 1948 designed Drone Diesel power plant choice Stunt its day die sel swung large prop requiring long landing gear Bipe 89 otherwise incorporates few internal changes simplify photographs Bernie Stuecker NVRC Club ftft 7ft 00A ZflOOO 0000510 Bipe larger still 28-in-span top wing 24-in-span bottom wing Both New Bipe Super Bipe capa ble inverted flight could execute maneuvers Plans three Bipes well other deBolt Dmeco Control Line designsthe Stuntwagons Ameri cans Speedwagonsare available Fran Ptaszkiewicz 23 Marlee Drive Ton awanda NY 14150 price fullsize plan New Bipe printed small size article $600 order direct Fran Ptazkiewicz original plan New Bipe tended serve basis own inter pretation Since model configured Drone Diesel swinging very large propeller landing gear longer necessary modern engines Also may want center fuel tank needle valve engine will feed uni formly model inverted up right side-mounted cylinder might work best full Stunt flying Bipe 89 interpretation adds sport application shown modifications fuselage upright engine tuned pipe Being identical original wings tail surfaces detailed although alternate wing cross section shown stock shapes model well suited tuned pipe nests neatly space under top wing Pappy deBolt will probably pleased good power speed potential piped Bipe Construction 82 Model Aviation K 001110101I Il -t 0 tt o 2 view shows optional tuned pipe installation opt use tuned pipe make sure pipe tunnel properly finished before wings attached number P-220 right wing designates AMA Museum patron patronage can help mu seum grow well acquire own two- three- five-digit P-number See AMA Mem bership Manual detailed information benefits AMA Museum patronage Full-Size Plans Available. See Page 188 IWISRSMIELD TE PLATE soer *4i RINUM NOSE RIN~FIREWALLREAR FORMER CARANE STRUTS UR FLYWOORIS FLYWOOR 18 PLYWOOD1 5 00150 S REQUIRES FUSELAGE SIRES IR FIRM BALSA f71BANE STRUTS 0 LCDK yO UWT FLUSEI REQUIRED CI LAISES ROES II II 7}OLU____________ ______ ASE---___________ V TSFEEL TANK IREAR FORMER SFISNE1I NL K MOUNTLOWER WING SEE STOCK PLANN IRNOSE RINGFIREWALLIR SNEET RALSA ROTOR MOUNT5LS VIS LONG FINE CENTERED ALUMINUM LANSING GEAR STANDARD RALSA SHAPES 1 OF~y SATE AIRFOIL FOR VIEWRIPE 89DESIGN RY SAL OEOLT ADAFTES ST JOHN SUNTAN 23456 INCISeS Fuselage configuration intended 35cc K&B engine filled nylon en gine mount Make design modifications required own engine/mount combi nation Cut out fuselage sides formers plywood parts use five-ply plywood Pre mount engine mount bellcrank landing gear firewall top bottom ply plates 4-40 blind nuts Epoxy nuts place other parts may sembled cyanoacrylate CyA glue firewall should epoxied place Assemble fuselage sides form ers Glue plywood parts after remov ing screws Add tail skid assembly top bottom balsa sheeting Sand fuselage shape coarse sandpa per smooth fine grade Wings Block up leading trailing edges over plans Use /2 x 1 A-in balsa stock leading edge % x I-in pieces trailing edge A-in stock ribs Slip ribs notches After ba sic assembly sheet center sections install tip blocks Sand wings ac curate airfoil shape Cut A-in sheet balsa tail parts out line sand carefully airfoil shape Cut out plywood wing struts round off exposed edges Use windshield pattern guide Cut out stiff paper pattern trim final shape before cutting soft alumi num Basic assemblies may prefinished point completely finished upon fi nal assembly youve chosen use tuned pipe pipe tunnel should prefin ished along corresponding portion top wing before wing attachment original Bipes finished silkspan dope Install control system assemble model completely following notes flying excerpt ed original deBolt construction formation sent plan set Ripe 89 its bare bones Note slab-sided fuselage simple framed wings sheet tail surfaces marking simple straightforward construction tough Sport Stunter al ternate wing section incorporated airplane order maintain stock shapes Also note doubled ribs surrounding struts give wings great strength February 1990 83 Continued page 183 Performance Specialties owned operated World Pylon Racing Champion Dave Shadel customize maintain majority high performance engines used todays racing enthusiasts addition work racing engines also repair customize 05 Supertigre engines well providing warranty service repairs Bob Violett Moders KBV 72 82 complete line Webra engines custom engines used some top aerobatic racing pilots world interested World Class performance please contact us weekday between 10 am 5 pm West Coast time Well look forward hearing Please send $100 descriptive brochure Visa & Mastercard accepted Aircraft Racing Headquarters PERFORMANCE SPECIALTiES Custom ABC Piston / Cylinder Assemblies True Chrome Plating Higher Performance & Longer Wear 1muautSkks QUSUlY RADIO OON1L OLU Available K&B 65 75 05 40 VFNRP 05 61 FSR 05 61 VF 0S Long Stroke 61 Rossi 40 65 81 Supertigre X-40 YS60 FS/FR YS Long Stroke Others Coming Soon Performance Specialties PO Box 4003 sbad CA 92008 619 729-1658 months Mystery Plane first likely last V-tailed carrier aircraft will see column t am aware no other V-tail designs other sister aircraft subject months contest know others Id happy hear Entries Mystery Plane contest should sent new address tll select winner random correctly identifying air craft Profile Zero t wish could say De cember Mystery Plane feature inspired model appears accompanying photos Bill Bischoff completed model long before A7MI appeared Besides its Zero Sam Bills Zero designed especially OS 32F ABC engine has significant ad vantage being readily availableat discount too Besides its availability 32F ABC bene fits usual high-quality workmanship excellent engineering typical OS en gines Bill has found very reliable easy engine operate still experimenting props flying 83 mph high speeds early testing model uses foam wing built-up pro file fuselage total weight 35 oz line slider released tail hook drops flex ible cable operating nylon tube useful item RC compatriots pulls pin physics having bellcrank mounted aft balance point takes care rest Bills very simplebut reliablelatch mechanism holds slide full aft position clearly shown photos external mounting control system simpler also permits line slider take advantage full range travel al lowed rules single hole slide will result creation large amount elevator movement slide moves aft Bill compensates movement using topmounted elevator horn way elevator sumes slight up position slide moves aft requiring less Up handle during slow flight Bill does use lead-outs choosing instead run lines directly bellcrank connec tion loop-and-button system used years Speed fliers recently Racing Combat modelers Bill fashioned buttons shortening 4-40 blind mounting nuts remov ing teeth short bolt attaches buttons bellcrank assisted little solder ensure vibration wont loosen bolts line loops include one-inch length Tef lon tubing normally used applicator cy anoacrylate glue buttons line ends color coded paint ensure no confu sion making proper connections Bipe 89/Hunton Continued page 83 Flying Bipe first Control Line mod el its hardly necessary say would wise consult experienced flier before making first attempt good cases lot grief can saved way case youll find Bipe has ample stability very easy handle ruggedness brings through bad accident experienced flier need afraid execute just about maneuver book Bipe model will re spond zip makes such thrill fly airplane equally responsive flying inverted upright flight pat tern limited capabilities As suggestion use 50-ft lines smaller engines 60-ft lines larger ones Eight-inch propellers work best glow plug ignition engines die sels seem need IO-in-pitch props best results' May Bipe bring happy flights SAM Champs/Darkow Continued page 92 RC Electric Limited Motor Run 21 entrants 1 George Joki Leisure Bomber 2 Dale Tower Lei sure Playboy 3 Fred Mulholland Leisure Bomber 4 Ray Westland Leisure Bomber 5 Pete Rafferty Leisure Bomber RC Class B Ignition 39 entrants 1 Jim Rey nolds Lanzo Bomber/Orwick 29 2 Joe Percy Bomber/Torpedo 29 3 Bruce Norman Kerswap/ Torpedo 29 4 Ed Shilen Playboy/Forster 29 5 Murvil Lipsey Playboy/Torpedo 29 RC Class B Glow 33 entrants 1 Jim Reynolds Playboy/K&B 35 2 Jim Kyncy KerswaplK&B 49 3 Joe Percy Bomber/SuperTigre 29 4 Art White Bomber/K&B 35 5 Bruce Norman Bomber/ST 29 RC Class Ignition 33 entrants 1 Larry David son Playboy Jr/Elfin 249 2 Jim Reynolds Bomb er/Elfin 249 3 Bruce Norman Bomber/Ohlsson Build could flying IF YOU WANT IT TO FLY LIKE ARROW IT MUST BE BUILT LIKE ONE Ill Build Any Kit Finish can supply complete planes framed up kits Complete Planes Ill Test Fly Call Phil Good 215741-0433 P06 ox 352 Langhornt PA 19047 February 1990 183 t Stock foi I.EoOe 8hmooot ZENOAM 04237 ca In$26495 ZENOAN 023 *18216 ZENOAN 030 16 sAcHS 26 TCA 00 5ACH5 32 TCA 00 SACUS 37 CDI 00 5ACH5 37 TCA 00 5ACH5 59cm 00 SACHS 58 TCA 00 Jim Meesar ERCOUPEPLANS *2306 FU KIT $23896 Jim Mw TOMAHAWK PLANS $2386 PULL KIT *23896 Jim M.aar J3 KITrEFIPLANS $2896 FULL KIT *21898 Qoadre 825 moons end. etort $24408 Qoedra UP orlmln $18096042CD1 wimimiec 96 SUPSR-FLSX GasoOno eklng 5. 20 ftJ$12 801153880 FLOATS 49 1l4 scalecoral *2196 cempias kit $4780 10 WYI-i WHEELS $3586P1K Spring Startar $3896 PLANS SUPER STEARMAN 114 iGodfrayi $3596 1i3TAYLORCRAFTor1I3CUE NE $3586 MGA Painted Piiot Soete 114 cc. 5$J5J WW2 Civ *1996 Sorvos H402 42 $5296 Wonid 518 irga modeb*4486 Prop aii do. SR DYNATURUST 20% ff US Quatire FUEL TANKS 16 32. * 896 CARBONFiBER ARROW SHAFTS SilS x23 ongOfor $1196 24 Hr B,iO $290 pontage Sank Check Mo 0 JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS vailay View Drive Eon 43 Aliegany NY 14796 1/4 SCALE GLIDER KIT Premium Quality Kit European Quality American Technology Piece Gel-Coated Fuselage Pro-Manufactured Wings w/Carbon Fiber Spare end Obechi Sheeting • Slope Thermal 000 plus $25 Shipping 1/4 & 1/5 Scale Glider Retracts Precision Machined Aerospace Specs Made 6061 T6 Aluminum 650 plus $5 Shipping & Handling 5 Foot Long 1/IS Misic Wire Puehrode Nylon Outer Casing 93 plus $3 Shipping SCALE GLIDER COMPONENTS 7034 Porn P1 Corlubod CA 91009 16191 931-1436 CA Residents odd 7% Scnd stawynd rnvniope warn isle
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/02
Page Numbers: 81, 82, 83, 183
The Bipe aesthetically unique design still viable today distinctive compact Control Line Sport Stunt model Dating back 1945 airplane still has lost its charm its su perior flight characteristics EJohn Hunton HAL deBOLT began legendary career model aviation competing Rub ber models Ehen progressed successful career gas-powered Free Flight beginning World War II serving Patuxent Naval Air Station Mary land Hals interests turned Control Line activity required less space Free Flight During period Hal experi mented various designs Free Flight Blitzkrieg Thunderbolt Airfoiler three classes focused creativity Control Line models excellent per formance series Bipe Stunt designs led formation Dmeco deBolt Model Engineering Company produce kits Hals company went manufac ture other designs sport Stunt Speed models became known standard performance quality era Later Hal Dmeco turned RC helped through its infancy matur ity Bipe began Upon discovering AMA Museum no example unusual model its collection set out remedy situation Bipe detailed article result Bipe historic signif icant design its also aesthetically unique Harold deBolts creation still viable today distinctive compact sport Stunt model first kits known simply Bipe produced 1945 model 22/2-in wingspan flat-bottomed air foil 1948 Bipe updated 22in span symmetrical airfoil ver sion called New Bipe subject construction article later Super February 1990 81 Top This ground-level view Bipe 89 illustrates nearly full-stagger placement wings 1940s classic Hal deBolts Bipes led way Control Line Stunt sporting com pact 24-in-span symmetrical wing inverted flight Above Bipe 89 its modern glow en gine tuned pipe large spinner short prop landing gear original New Bipe 1948 designed Drone Diesel power plant choice Stunt its day die sel swung large prop requiring long landing gear Bipe 89 otherwise incorporates few internal changes simplify photographs Bernie Stuecker NVRC Club ftft 7ft 00A ZflOOO 0000510 Bipe larger still 28-in-span top wing 24-in-span bottom wing Both New Bipe Super Bipe capa ble inverted flight could execute maneuvers Plans three Bipes well other deBolt Dmeco Control Line designsthe Stuntwagons Ameri cans Speedwagonsare available Fran Ptaszkiewicz 23 Marlee Drive Ton awanda NY 14150 price fullsize plan New Bipe printed small size article $600 order direct Fran Ptazkiewicz original plan New Bipe tended serve basis own inter pretation Since model configured Drone Diesel swinging very large propeller landing gear longer necessary modern engines Also may want center fuel tank needle valve engine will feed uni formly model inverted up right side-mounted cylinder might work best full Stunt flying Bipe 89 interpretation adds sport application shown modifications fuselage upright engine tuned pipe Being identical original wings tail surfaces detailed although alternate wing cross section shown stock shapes model well suited tuned pipe nests neatly space under top wing Pappy deBolt will probably pleased good power speed potential piped Bipe Construction 82 Model Aviation K 001110101I Il -t 0 tt o 2 view shows optional tuned pipe installation opt use tuned pipe make sure pipe tunnel properly finished before wings attached number P-220 right wing designates AMA Museum patron patronage can help mu seum grow well acquire own two- three- five-digit P-number See AMA Mem bership Manual detailed information benefits AMA Museum patronage Full-Size Plans Available. See Page 188 IWISRSMIELD TE PLATE soer *4i RINUM NOSE RIN~FIREWALLREAR FORMER CARANE STRUTS UR FLYWOORIS FLYWOOR 18 PLYWOOD1 5 00150 S REQUIRES FUSELAGE SIRES IR FIRM BALSA f71BANE STRUTS 0 LCDK yO UWT FLUSEI REQUIRED CI LAISES ROES II II 7}OLU____________ ______ ASE---___________ V TSFEEL TANK IREAR FORMER SFISNE1I NL K MOUNTLOWER WING SEE STOCK PLANN IRNOSE RINGFIREWALLIR SNEET RALSA ROTOR MOUNT5LS VIS LONG FINE CENTERED ALUMINUM LANSING GEAR STANDARD RALSA SHAPES 1 OF~y SATE AIRFOIL FOR VIEWRIPE 89DESIGN RY SAL OEOLT ADAFTES ST JOHN SUNTAN 23456 INCISeS Fuselage configuration intended 35cc K&B engine filled nylon en gine mount Make design modifications required own engine/mount combi nation Cut out fuselage sides formers plywood parts use five-ply plywood Pre mount engine mount bellcrank landing gear firewall top bottom ply plates 4-40 blind nuts Epoxy nuts place other parts may sembled cyanoacrylate CyA glue firewall should epoxied place Assemble fuselage sides form ers Glue plywood parts after remov ing screws Add tail skid assembly top bottom balsa sheeting Sand fuselage shape coarse sandpa per smooth fine grade Wings Block up leading trailing edges over plans Use /2 x 1 A-in balsa stock leading edge % x I-in pieces trailing edge A-in stock ribs Slip ribs notches After ba sic assembly sheet center sections install tip blocks Sand wings ac curate airfoil shape Cut A-in sheet balsa tail parts out line sand carefully airfoil shape Cut out plywood wing struts round off exposed edges Use windshield pattern guide Cut out stiff paper pattern trim final shape before cutting soft alumi num Basic assemblies may prefinished point completely finished upon fi nal assembly youve chosen use tuned pipe pipe tunnel should prefin ished along corresponding portion top wing before wing attachment original Bipes finished silkspan dope Install control system assemble model completely following notes flying excerpt ed original deBolt construction formation sent plan set Ripe 89 its bare bones Note slab-sided fuselage simple framed wings sheet tail surfaces marking simple straightforward construction tough Sport Stunter al ternate wing section incorporated airplane order maintain stock shapes Also note doubled ribs surrounding struts give wings great strength February 1990 83 Continued page 183 Performance Specialties owned operated World Pylon Racing Champion Dave Shadel customize maintain majority high performance engines used todays racing enthusiasts addition work racing engines also repair customize 05 Supertigre engines well providing warranty service repairs Bob Violett Moders KBV 72 82 complete line Webra engines custom engines used some top aerobatic racing pilots world interested World Class performance please contact us weekday between 10 am 5 pm West Coast time Well look forward hearing Please send $100 descriptive brochure Visa & Mastercard accepted Aircraft Racing Headquarters PERFORMANCE SPECIALTiES Custom ABC Piston / Cylinder Assemblies True Chrome Plating Higher Performance & Longer Wear 1muautSkks QUSUlY RADIO OON1L OLU Available K&B 65 75 05 40 VFNRP 05 61 FSR 05 61 VF 0S Long Stroke 61 Rossi 40 65 81 Supertigre X-40 YS60 FS/FR YS Long Stroke Others Coming Soon Performance Specialties PO Box 4003 sbad CA 92008 619 729-1658 months Mystery Plane first likely last V-tailed carrier aircraft will see column t am aware no other V-tail designs other sister aircraft subject months contest know others Id happy hear Entries Mystery Plane contest should sent new address tll select winner random correctly identifying air craft Profile Zero t wish could say De cember Mystery Plane feature inspired model appears accompanying photos Bill Bischoff completed model long before A7MI appeared Besides its Zero Sam Bills Zero designed especially OS 32F ABC engine has significant ad vantage being readily availableat discount too Besides its availability 32F ABC bene fits usual high-quality workmanship excellent engineering typical OS en gines Bill has found very reliable easy engine operate still experimenting props flying 83 mph high speeds early testing model uses foam wing built-up pro file fuselage total weight 35 oz line slider released tail hook drops flex ible cable operating nylon tube useful item RC compatriots pulls pin physics having bellcrank mounted aft balance point takes care rest Bills very simplebut reliablelatch mechanism holds slide full aft position clearly shown photos external mounting control system simpler also permits line slider take advantage full range travel al lowed rules single hole slide will result creation large amount elevator movement slide moves aft Bill compensates movement using topmounted elevator horn way elevator sumes slight up position slide moves aft requiring less Up handle during slow flight Bill does use lead-outs choosing instead run lines directly bellcrank connec tion loop-and-button system used years Speed fliers recently Racing Combat modelers Bill fashioned buttons shortening 4-40 blind mounting nuts remov ing teeth short bolt attaches buttons bellcrank assisted little solder ensure vibration wont loosen bolts line loops include one-inch length Tef lon tubing normally used applicator cy anoacrylate glue buttons line ends color coded paint ensure no confu sion making proper connections Bipe 89/Hunton Continued page 83 Flying Bipe first Control Line mod el its hardly necessary say would wise consult experienced flier before making first attempt good cases lot grief can saved way case youll find Bipe has ample stability very easy handle ruggedness brings through bad accident experienced flier need afraid execute just about maneuver book Bipe model will re spond zip makes such thrill fly airplane equally responsive flying inverted upright flight pat tern limited capabilities As suggestion use 50-ft lines smaller engines 60-ft lines larger ones Eight-inch propellers work best glow plug ignition engines die sels seem need IO-in-pitch props best results' May Bipe bring happy flights SAM Champs/Darkow Continued page 92 RC Electric Limited Motor Run 21 entrants 1 George Joki Leisure Bomber 2 Dale Tower Lei sure Playboy 3 Fred Mulholland Leisure Bomber 4 Ray Westland Leisure Bomber 5 Pete Rafferty Leisure Bomber RC Class B Ignition 39 entrants 1 Jim Rey nolds Lanzo Bomber/Orwick 29 2 Joe Percy Bomber/Torpedo 29 3 Bruce Norman Kerswap/ Torpedo 29 4 Ed Shilen Playboy/Forster 29 5 Murvil Lipsey Playboy/Torpedo 29 RC Class B Glow 33 entrants 1 Jim Reynolds Playboy/K&B 35 2 Jim Kyncy KerswaplK&B 49 3 Joe Percy Bomber/SuperTigre 29 4 Art White Bomber/K&B 35 5 Bruce Norman Bomber/ST 29 RC Class Ignition 33 entrants 1 Larry David son Playboy Jr/Elfin 249 2 Jim Reynolds Bomb er/Elfin 249 3 Bruce Norman Bomber/Ohlsson Build could flying IF YOU WANT IT TO FLY LIKE ARROW IT MUST BE BUILT LIKE ONE Ill Build Any Kit Finish can supply complete planes framed up kits Complete Planes Ill Test Fly Call Phil Good 215741-0433 P06 ox 352 Langhornt PA 19047 February 1990 183 t Stock foi I.EoOe 8hmooot ZENOAM 04237 ca In$26495 ZENOAN 023 *18216 ZENOAN 030 16 sAcHS 26 TCA 00 5ACH5 32 TCA 00 SACUS 37 CDI 00 5ACH5 37 TCA 00 5ACH5 59cm 00 SACHS 58 TCA 00 Jim Meesar ERCOUPEPLANS *2306 FU KIT $23896 Jim Mw TOMAHAWK PLANS $2386 PULL KIT *23896 Jim M.aar J3 KITrEFIPLANS $2896 FULL KIT *21898 Qoadre 825 moons end. etort $24408 Qoedra UP orlmln $18096042CD1 wimimiec 96 SUPSR-FLSX GasoOno eklng 5. 20 ftJ$12 801153880 FLOATS 49 1l4 scalecoral *2196 cempias kit $4780 10 WYI-i WHEELS $3586P1K Spring Startar $3896 PLANS SUPER STEARMAN 114 iGodfrayi $3596 1i3TAYLORCRAFTor1I3CUE NE $3586 MGA Painted Piiot Soete 114 cc. 5$J5J WW2 Civ *1996 Sorvos H402 42 $5296 Wonid 518 irga modeb*4486 Prop aii do. SR DYNATURUST 20% ff US Quatire FUEL TANKS 16 32. * 896 CARBONFiBER ARROW SHAFTS SilS x23 ongOfor $1196 24 Hr B,iO $290 pontage Sank Check Mo 0 JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS vailay View Drive Eon 43 Aliegany NY 14796 1/4 SCALE GLIDER KIT Premium Quality Kit European Quality American Technology Piece Gel-Coated Fuselage Pro-Manufactured Wings w/Carbon Fiber Spare end Obechi Sheeting • Slope Thermal 000 plus $25 Shipping 1/4 & 1/5 Scale Glider Retracts Precision Machined Aerospace Specs Made 6061 T6 Aluminum 650 plus $5 Shipping & Handling 5 Foot Long 1/IS Misic Wire Puehrode Nylon Outer Casing 93 plus $3 Shipping SCALE GLIDER COMPONENTS 7034 Porn P1 Corlubod CA 91009 16191 931-1436 CA Residents odd 7% Scnd stawynd rnvniope warn isle
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/02
Page Numbers: 81, 82, 83, 183
The Bipe aesthetically unique design still viable today distinctive compact Control Line Sport Stunt model Dating back 1945 airplane still has lost its charm its su perior flight characteristics EJohn Hunton HAL deBOLT began legendary career model aviation competing Rub ber models Ehen progressed successful career gas-powered Free Flight beginning World War II serving Patuxent Naval Air Station Mary land Hals interests turned Control Line activity required less space Free Flight During period Hal experi mented various designs Free Flight Blitzkrieg Thunderbolt Airfoiler three classes focused creativity Control Line models excellent per formance series Bipe Stunt designs led formation Dmeco deBolt Model Engineering Company produce kits Hals company went manufac ture other designs sport Stunt Speed models became known standard performance quality era Later Hal Dmeco turned RC helped through its infancy matur ity Bipe began Upon discovering AMA Museum no example unusual model its collection set out remedy situation Bipe detailed article result Bipe historic signif icant design its also aesthetically unique Harold deBolts creation still viable today distinctive compact sport Stunt model first kits known simply Bipe produced 1945 model 22/2-in wingspan flat-bottomed air foil 1948 Bipe updated 22in span symmetrical airfoil ver sion called New Bipe subject construction article later Super February 1990 81 Top This ground-level view Bipe 89 illustrates nearly full-stagger placement wings 1940s classic Hal deBolts Bipes led way Control Line Stunt sporting com pact 24-in-span symmetrical wing inverted flight Above Bipe 89 its modern glow en gine tuned pipe large spinner short prop landing gear original New Bipe 1948 designed Drone Diesel power plant choice Stunt its day die sel swung large prop requiring long landing gear Bipe 89 otherwise incorporates few internal changes simplify photographs Bernie Stuecker NVRC Club ftft 7ft 00A ZflOOO 0000510 Bipe larger still 28-in-span top wing 24-in-span bottom wing Both New Bipe Super Bipe capa ble inverted flight could execute maneuvers Plans three Bipes well other deBolt Dmeco Control Line designsthe Stuntwagons Ameri cans Speedwagonsare available Fran Ptaszkiewicz 23 Marlee Drive Ton awanda NY 14150 price fullsize plan New Bipe printed small size article $600 order direct Fran Ptazkiewicz original plan New Bipe tended serve basis own inter pretation Since model configured Drone Diesel swinging very large propeller landing gear longer necessary modern engines Also may want center fuel tank needle valve engine will feed uni formly model inverted up right side-mounted cylinder might work best full Stunt flying Bipe 89 interpretation adds sport application shown modifications fuselage upright engine tuned pipe Being identical original wings tail surfaces detailed although alternate wing cross section shown stock shapes model well suited tuned pipe nests neatly space under top wing Pappy deBolt will probably pleased good power speed potential piped Bipe Construction 82 Model Aviation K 001110101I Il -t 0 tt o 2 view shows optional tuned pipe installation opt use tuned pipe make sure pipe tunnel properly finished before wings attached number P-220 right wing designates AMA Museum patron patronage can help mu seum grow well acquire own two- three- five-digit P-number See AMA Mem bership Manual detailed information benefits AMA Museum patronage Full-Size Plans Available. See Page 188 IWISRSMIELD TE PLATE soer *4i RINUM NOSE RIN~FIREWALLREAR FORMER CARANE STRUTS UR FLYWOORIS FLYWOOR 18 PLYWOOD1 5 00150 S REQUIRES FUSELAGE SIRES IR FIRM BALSA f71BANE STRUTS 0 LCDK yO UWT FLUSEI REQUIRED CI LAISES ROES II II 7}OLU____________ ______ ASE---___________ V TSFEEL TANK IREAR FORMER SFISNE1I NL K MOUNTLOWER WING SEE STOCK PLANN IRNOSE RINGFIREWALLIR SNEET RALSA ROTOR MOUNT5LS VIS LONG FINE CENTERED ALUMINUM LANSING GEAR STANDARD RALSA SHAPES 1 OF~y SATE AIRFOIL FOR VIEWRIPE 89DESIGN RY SAL OEOLT ADAFTES ST JOHN SUNTAN 23456 INCISeS Fuselage configuration intended 35cc K&B engine filled nylon en gine mount Make design modifications required own engine/mount combi nation Cut out fuselage sides formers plywood parts use five-ply plywood Pre mount engine mount bellcrank landing gear firewall top bottom ply plates 4-40 blind nuts Epoxy nuts place other parts may sembled cyanoacrylate CyA glue firewall should epoxied place Assemble fuselage sides form ers Glue plywood parts after remov ing screws Add tail skid assembly top bottom balsa sheeting Sand fuselage shape coarse sandpa per smooth fine grade Wings Block up leading trailing edges over plans Use /2 x 1 A-in balsa stock leading edge % x I-in pieces trailing edge A-in stock ribs Slip ribs notches After ba sic assembly sheet center sections install tip blocks Sand wings ac curate airfoil shape Cut A-in sheet balsa tail parts out line sand carefully airfoil shape Cut out plywood wing struts round off exposed edges Use windshield pattern guide Cut out stiff paper pattern trim final shape before cutting soft alumi num Basic assemblies may prefinished point completely finished upon fi nal assembly youve chosen use tuned pipe pipe tunnel should prefin ished along corresponding portion top wing before wing attachment original Bipes finished silkspan dope Install control system assemble model completely following notes flying excerpt ed original deBolt construction formation sent plan set Ripe 89 its bare bones Note slab-sided fuselage simple framed wings sheet tail surfaces marking simple straightforward construction tough Sport Stunter al ternate wing section incorporated airplane order maintain stock shapes Also note doubled ribs surrounding struts give wings great strength February 1990 83 Continued page 183 Performance Specialties owned operated World Pylon Racing Champion Dave Shadel customize maintain majority high performance engines used todays racing enthusiasts addition work racing engines also repair customize 05 Supertigre engines well providing warranty service repairs Bob Violett Moders KBV 72 82 complete line Webra engines custom engines used some top aerobatic racing pilots world interested World Class performance please contact us weekday between 10 am 5 pm West Coast time Well look forward hearing Please send $100 descriptive brochure Visa & Mastercard accepted Aircraft Racing Headquarters PERFORMANCE SPECIALTiES Custom ABC Piston / Cylinder Assemblies True Chrome Plating Higher Performance & Longer Wear 1muautSkks QUSUlY RADIO OON1L OLU Available K&B 65 75 05 40 VFNRP 05 61 FSR 05 61 VF 0S Long Stroke 61 Rossi 40 65 81 Supertigre X-40 YS60 FS/FR YS Long Stroke Others Coming Soon Performance Specialties PO Box 4003 sbad CA 92008 619 729-1658 months Mystery Plane first likely last V-tailed carrier aircraft will see column t am aware no other V-tail designs other sister aircraft subject months contest know others Id happy hear Entries Mystery Plane contest should sent new address tll select winner random correctly identifying air craft Profile Zero t wish could say De cember Mystery Plane feature inspired model appears accompanying photos Bill Bischoff completed model long before A7MI appeared Besides its Zero Sam Bills Zero designed especially OS 32F ABC engine has significant ad vantage being readily availableat discount too Besides its availability 32F ABC bene fits usual high-quality workmanship excellent engineering typical OS en gines Bill has found very reliable easy engine operate still experimenting props flying 83 mph high speeds early testing model uses foam wing built-up pro file fuselage total weight 35 oz line slider released tail hook drops flex ible cable operating nylon tube useful item RC compatriots pulls pin physics having bellcrank mounted aft balance point takes care rest Bills very simplebut reliablelatch mechanism holds slide full aft position clearly shown photos external mounting control system simpler also permits line slider take advantage full range travel al lowed rules single hole slide will result creation large amount elevator movement slide moves aft Bill compensates movement using topmounted elevator horn way elevator sumes slight up position slide moves aft requiring less Up handle during slow flight Bill does use lead-outs choosing instead run lines directly bellcrank connec tion loop-and-button system used years Speed fliers recently Racing Combat modelers Bill fashioned buttons shortening 4-40 blind mounting nuts remov ing teeth short bolt attaches buttons bellcrank assisted little solder ensure vibration wont loosen bolts line loops include one-inch length Tef lon tubing normally used applicator cy anoacrylate glue buttons line ends color coded paint ensure no confu sion making proper connections Bipe 89/Hunton Continued page 83 Flying Bipe first Control Line mod el its hardly necessary say would wise consult experienced flier before making first attempt good cases lot grief can saved way case youll find Bipe has ample stability very easy handle ruggedness brings through bad accident experienced flier need afraid execute just about maneuver book Bipe model will re spond zip makes such thrill fly airplane equally responsive flying inverted upright flight pat tern limited capabilities As suggestion use 50-ft lines smaller engines 60-ft lines larger ones Eight-inch propellers work best glow plug ignition engines die sels seem need IO-in-pitch props best results' May Bipe bring happy flights SAM Champs/Darkow Continued page 92 RC Electric Limited Motor Run 21 entrants 1 George Joki Leisure Bomber 2 Dale Tower Lei sure Playboy 3 Fred Mulholland Leisure Bomber 4 Ray Westland Leisure Bomber 5 Pete Rafferty Leisure Bomber RC Class B Ignition 39 entrants 1 Jim Rey nolds Lanzo Bomber/Orwick 29 2 Joe Percy Bomber/Torpedo 29 3 Bruce Norman Kerswap/ Torpedo 29 4 Ed Shilen Playboy/Forster 29 5 Murvil Lipsey Playboy/Torpedo 29 RC Class B Glow 33 entrants 1 Jim Reynolds Playboy/K&B 35 2 Jim Kyncy KerswaplK&B 49 3 Joe Percy Bomber/SuperTigre 29 4 Art White Bomber/K&B 35 5 Bruce Norman Bomber/ST 29 RC Class Ignition 33 entrants 1 Larry David son Playboy Jr/Elfin 249 2 Jim Reynolds Bomb er/Elfin 249 3 Bruce Norman Bomber/Ohlsson Build could flying IF YOU WANT IT TO FLY LIKE ARROW IT MUST BE BUILT LIKE ONE Ill Build Any Kit Finish can supply complete planes framed up kits Complete Planes Ill Test Fly Call Phil Good 215741-0433 P06 ox 352 Langhornt PA 19047 February 1990 183 t Stock foi I.EoOe 8hmooot ZENOAM 04237 ca In$26495 ZENOAN 023 *18216 ZENOAN 030 16 sAcHS 26 TCA 00 5ACH5 32 TCA 00 SACUS 37 CDI 00 5ACH5 37 TCA 00 5ACH5 59cm 00 SACHS 58 TCA 00 Jim Meesar ERCOUPEPLANS *2306 FU KIT $23896 Jim Mw TOMAHAWK PLANS $2386 PULL KIT *23896 Jim M.aar J3 KITrEFIPLANS $2896 FULL KIT *21898 Qoadre 825 moons end. etort $24408 Qoedra UP orlmln $18096042CD1 wimimiec 96 SUPSR-FLSX GasoOno eklng 5. 20 ftJ$12 801153880 FLOATS 49 1l4 scalecoral *2196 cempias kit $4780 10 WYI-i WHEELS $3586P1K Spring Startar $3896 PLANS SUPER STEARMAN 114 iGodfrayi $3596 1i3TAYLORCRAFTor1I3CUE NE $3586 MGA Painted Piiot Soete 114 cc. 5$J5J WW2 Civ *1996 Sorvos H402 42 $5296 Wonid 518 irga modeb*4486 Prop aii do. SR DYNATURUST 20% ff US Quatire FUEL TANKS 16 32. * 896 CARBONFiBER ARROW SHAFTS SilS x23 ongOfor $1196 24 Hr B,iO $290 pontage Sank Check Mo 0 JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS vailay View Drive Eon 43 Aliegany NY 14796 1/4 SCALE GLIDER KIT Premium Quality Kit European Quality American Technology Piece Gel-Coated Fuselage Pro-Manufactured Wings w/Carbon Fiber Spare end Obechi Sheeting • Slope Thermal 000 plus $25 Shipping 1/4 & 1/5 Scale Glider Retracts Precision Machined Aerospace Specs Made 6061 T6 Aluminum 650 plus $5 Shipping & Handling 5 Foot Long 1/IS Misic Wire Puehrode Nylon Outer Casing 93 plus $3 Shipping SCALE GLIDER COMPONENTS 7034 Porn P1 Corlubod CA 91009 16191 931-1436 CA Residents odd 7% Scnd stawynd rnvniope warn isle