id workshop eight six-cell battery ier Old-Timer Comet Clipper powered Flite geared cobalt 15yet kits iuired seven-cell packs 05 motors six-cell packs Picking motor easyI decided Astro Flite cobalt 035 plane harder Im partial models look -scale airplanesCubs oldies Cessnas like nd few realistic kits met ds Great Planes Cub might have come close needed usual 05 motor seven cells dlso too much wing 57 too much t 48 oz seasoned kit-basher like ations looked impossible Another consideration fly anywhere everywhereball diamonds farm fields slope sites name survive antics model able get close Heck able drop over trees wires cows thought closer got drawing board first thing did sit down write good set design rulesfeatures pleased would fun beginning Electric flier Heres want list came up An 035 motor equivalent using six-cell battery packs wingspan could cut typical wood lengths36 48 incheswithout lot waste 98 Model Aviation Cut up plans lay out sections built-up parts building board cover tflem wltfl waxea paper Higni uiue copy plan parts templates old file folders cut out wing loading around 12 oz per sq ft less use lighter planes slope soaring after taking off props model should look like specific full-scale airplane want landing gear touch-and-goes want use model takeoffs ground Easy build rebuild Easy take long trips load piece small car Easy load reload battery pack Simple fly can relax Smooth-flying windy days Access radio motor controls Whoa Could achieve model9 decided build few find right compromise time article written six Chic-Ah-Dees built no two alike variations shown plans can choose sound like fun Theyre fun Heres rundown options motor mounting varies different builders like new Sonic-tronics #160 motor mount bolted rear firewall mber1992 99 Left The nose block laminated three cross-grained pieces V6 balsa sheet strength Right Oversize 396-sheet fillets dressed tidier size shaped drum sander Above The fuselage clamped front rear stick formers 3 4 being inserted Right Detachable hatches opening servos backyard small-field flier can fly close see plane Left The tail feathers ready sanding covering hinging needed give 10 angle incidence glued fuselage longerons stabilizers formation plate sanded taper Type Semiscale Electric Wingspan 52 inches Recommended motor size type 035 Astro Elite geared cobalt six-cell battery pack Number RC channels recommended 3 rudder elevator motor control Expected flying weight 37 ounces Type construction Built-up Type covering/finish recommended Lighter weight plastic films UltraCote Solarfilm EconoKote etc Balsarite wing rib bottoms edges wing can mounted either /16 dowel-tongue front plastic bolt rear conventional rubberband method tail like Cessnas either civilian model military L-19 Birddog Construction General Think light Bud Litethat might make heavy Keep models weight control minimum counts Heres accomplished Chic-Ah-Dee Covering Use lighter plastics UltraCote Solarfilm EconoKote equivalentno fabrics no paint Small servos like Airtronics 94831 Kyosho s auto-cutoff Jomar s SM5 controller Selected woodfrom Balsa USA After install corner gusset take one-inch sanding drum Dremel FreeWheeler grind radius Dont use tail wheel youre allergic CyA cyano acrylate glue use itbut careful select right kind Some CyAs can produce weak joints because dont permeate wood else fails try little sanding want use softer woods lighter glues rear structure wing tips dont worry about heavier woods glues area forward center-of-gravity Use strong wood spars longerons front around crash zones Use Trexler Balloon Wheels #8 Dave Browns 2-in wheels cut half Study plans see what templates youll need make Glue file-folder material back plans over 100 Model Aviation NGPLAN4 p - AX YI1- EVSTABILiZER__- /4 1/4______ MODEL AVIATION CNNINKED PLANS BY JOE DEMARCO local hobby shon Left quick-release battery pack attached hatch cover rubberbands open hooks Note lip front wire latch rear securing hatch fuselage Center Four nylon nose gear blocks attach one-piece wire landing gear its ply mount Right nose block has laminated carved Full-Size Plans Available Page 178 j ELEAATTTARIC IDA RETCH HASHPLC -/ SDA 5050AL RAMS DOS ODD MADE EDDORWING ER ION MACERIADDOLSO SOEST MODED Sf15 BALSACD DOLED TAIL SEESSfM DODD SIDESADDED TAIL PLATESTEED STAB ES RD DIODES DPI ODODS DRAINC/PS LANDING SEAR DDDLSAITO DIDIMESO CS DDTCEI RDDIIRIC HIRE WINS TIPSHEET DREAD PLCWINDSCREEN C H H 10P L CLISH RADIO -CI CABIN TOPHATCH AD LITE ELDCR2 ELYMOTOR 5000 group templatesA6 /16 /32 I/ 030 careful cut line Feel free modify fit necessary Locate center-of-gravity CG 2/2 behind leading edge wing up s/g forward point Make model nose-heavy first few flights remove weight acquire feel airplane Carry big battery pack directly CC way changing battery packs wont affect balance Use centerline fuselage center longeron reference angle incidence stabilizer can positive 10 angle makes model fly tail-high also changes thrust angle kicking nose down wing positive 20 angle centerline its positive 10 angle stabilizer produces flat glide Use Robart incidence meter available final check can also use incidence meter check warps wing stabilizer Set elevator rudder full throw test flights one-half throw way Use experienced test pilot dont let him take over resetting control throws listen opinion use own judgment too like 1 total leftand-right throw 1 total up down geared 035 motor provides adequate power use power Chic-Ah-Dee becomes sportyitll hang prop instead stalling Use 10 x 7 10 x 6 propeller battery packs can either five-cell six-cell using mAh rating choice length flights depends fly condition batteries Whether use bona fide speed controller simply rely on/off switch depends flying style thought couldnt live state-of-the-art speed control on/off switch worked out fine Wing wing stab light dared build sure check wing warping attach covering mber 1992 101 COB 3/HH HOLDS LDH.SOROOORI DODO1 OPTIONAL L-19 TAIL PATTERNS MILITARY VERSION C ASTND MODEL AVIATION CHIC-AH- DEE OESISNEO ST ERNIE AEPWORTB INREO PLANS BY JOE SEMARCO DESERDSD o DM PLAA Left Wing rib stack being shaped stack secured pins Note rib template bottom Right ribs spar webbing wing bolt locator dowel installed wing ready accept bottom sheeting Right The gentle dihedral permits use one-piece bottom wing sheeting fly very strong winds reduce 13% airfoil 10% 11% thinner airfoil will penetrate much better thicker gives better performance may want saw notches gussets trailing edge instead gluing shown plan also may want either reinforce double tip ribs Its important use webbing shown correct dihedral raise wing tip five inches above worktable place opposite wing flat tables surface Before sheeting bottom wing center finish enough fuselage can mount wing hold-down tongue sure install dowel correct angle far enough wing held securely Allow assembly dry overnight wing fuselage /16 shim added bottom sheeting Use /16-sq spruce spars /16-sq balsa geodetic bracing Angle tips downward like Hoemer-style wing tips think helps Chic-Ah-Dee fly slowly turn tip stalling sheeting 3-in area top front center wing youll need join pieces center rest center sheeting can installed crosswise piece having cut center strengthens wing addition fiberglass Use Balsarite bottoms ribs Iron plastic covering onto perimeter onto ribs Fuselage Build both sides over plan using waxed paper separate halves Remove sides plan sand carefully Join sides together rear Install former 1 front Build frames 2 3 4 Mount landing gear parts Open fuselage insert frames 2 3 4 Fit install remaining top bottom crossmembers Insert tail plates Add longerons between cabin stabilizer Note horizontal stabilizer base positive 10 angle main base part Taper piece /16 sheet part mount fuselage two hatches detachable Fasten hatches closed screws tongue-and-latch wire system nose block three pieces 6 balsa sheet laminated shaped top cowling can 030 paper A2 plywood Feel free recut templates plan better fit model version has probably taken subtle differences now Make gussets /16 sheeting Cut grain along hypotenuse grind away excess material drum sander Dremel tool Vertical horizontal stabilizers Construction conventional sure use double application glue joints Also dont forget sand well 102 Model Aviation e Note downward angle Hoerner-style wing tips use reinforcing gussets webbing Left completed wing ready covering Geodetic arrangement center-section crossmembers greatly strengthens structure Right Glue front locator piece assembly wing fitted fuselage thin stock used stabilizers made difficult install hinges youre using soft wood parts installing hinges will easier first reinforce wood add gussets Another solution use cloth hinges type installed CyA use hinges made iron-on plastic covering sure check warping covering stabilizers Finishing Cessnas can seen small airports should able find least example copy used overall color arrowhead decoration highly contrasting color method quick simple also looks realistic Flying Go back read about angle incidence control throw settings subsection called General like plane flies tail-high quick controls first thing noticed about Chic-Ah-Dee picked up tail giving instant rudder control So much worries about mean stubborn tail-draggers want aware though torque turn left havent put too much downthrust Chic-Ah-Dee will fly off herself weight battery pack low fuselage straight loops become little difficult rolls great theyre rudder-only Though didnt design model aerobatics mind its turned out fun lots throw control surfaces need sedate trainer cut down control throw settings favorite maneuver touch-and-goes other antic fly around perimeter field low level field known Woodchuck Patrol Chic-Ah-Dee seems have invented low slow tight turns can keep model close enough see enjoy angled-down wing tips thick airfoil both contribute stability Unlike some small planes Chic-Ah-Dee wont fly too fast big question am always asked long will fly answer depends several factors 1 strength batteries 2 Flying technique go way up cut off glide down youll get about 10 minutes fly wide open low left-hand pattern youll get about 5 minutes 3 amount drag plane An 035 motor 6-cell battery pack ideal choice longer flights An 05 motor will give out sooner Chic-Ah-Dee climbs out like gas-powered 10- 15-size model 035 motor 105 x 6 prop turning 5800 rpm pull 37 ounces plane thats hardly surprising After climbout leveled off fed some down trim watched model track Chic-Ah-Dee already seemed like old friends Shed whisper Try some turnsIll show youand did Later flock real chickadees flew heading florida Chic-Ah-Dee seemed intent making 1800 turn follow its kin almost lost usually build four-stroke-powered models 40 80 size range getting down smaller Electrics has quite experience Mostly its fun no messy hassle low slow turns close-in flying touch-and-goes Electric has come long way its finally about Whether youre just starting out world silent flight well acquainted its advantages what say cobalt 035 six 900-mAh cells light high-wing scalelike model called Chic-Ab-Dee ember 1992 103 Left The aft part wing attached fuselage 10-24 mounting bolt Right bare-bones model weighed 18 ounces pilot wheels pushrods two servos installed Flying weight 37 oz Left broken prop got way touch-and-slams springy landing gear Right Put lots throw control surfaces cut er loose aerobatics Chic-Ah-Dee seems have invented tight cornering
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/12
Page Numbers: 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103
id workshop eight six-cell battery ier Old-Timer Comet Clipper powered Flite geared cobalt 15yet kits iuired seven-cell packs 05 motors six-cell packs Picking motor easyI decided Astro Flite cobalt 035 plane harder Im partial models look -scale airplanesCubs oldies Cessnas like nd few realistic kits met ds Great Planes Cub might have come close needed usual 05 motor seven cells dlso too much wing 57 too much t 48 oz seasoned kit-basher like ations looked impossible Another consideration fly anywhere everywhereball diamonds farm fields slope sites name survive antics model able get close Heck able drop over trees wires cows thought closer got drawing board first thing did sit down write good set design rulesfeatures pleased would fun beginning Electric flier Heres want list came up An 035 motor equivalent using six-cell battery packs wingspan could cut typical wood lengths36 48 incheswithout lot waste 98 Model Aviation Cut up plans lay out sections built-up parts building board cover tflem wltfl waxea paper Higni uiue copy plan parts templates old file folders cut out wing loading around 12 oz per sq ft less use lighter planes slope soaring after taking off props model should look like specific full-scale airplane want landing gear touch-and-goes want use model takeoffs ground Easy build rebuild Easy take long trips load piece small car Easy load reload battery pack Simple fly can relax Smooth-flying windy days Access radio motor controls Whoa Could achieve model9 decided build few find right compromise time article written six Chic-Ah-Dees built no two alike variations shown plans can choose sound like fun Theyre fun Heres rundown options motor mounting varies different builders like new Sonic-tronics #160 motor mount bolted rear firewall mber1992 99 Left The nose block laminated three cross-grained pieces V6 balsa sheet strength Right Oversize 396-sheet fillets dressed tidier size shaped drum sander Above The fuselage clamped front rear stick formers 3 4 being inserted Right Detachable hatches opening servos backyard small-field flier can fly close see plane Left The tail feathers ready sanding covering hinging needed give 10 angle incidence glued fuselage longerons stabilizers formation plate sanded taper Type Semiscale Electric Wingspan 52 inches Recommended motor size type 035 Astro Elite geared cobalt six-cell battery pack Number RC channels recommended 3 rudder elevator motor control Expected flying weight 37 ounces Type construction Built-up Type covering/finish recommended Lighter weight plastic films UltraCote Solarfilm EconoKote etc Balsarite wing rib bottoms edges wing can mounted either /16 dowel-tongue front plastic bolt rear conventional rubberband method tail like Cessnas either civilian model military L-19 Birddog Construction General Think light Bud Litethat might make heavy Keep models weight control minimum counts Heres accomplished Chic-Ah-Dee Covering Use lighter plastics UltraCote Solarfilm EconoKote equivalentno fabrics no paint Small servos like Airtronics 94831 Kyosho s auto-cutoff Jomar s SM5 controller Selected woodfrom Balsa USA After install corner gusset take one-inch sanding drum Dremel FreeWheeler grind radius Dont use tail wheel youre allergic CyA cyano acrylate glue use itbut careful select right kind Some CyAs can produce weak joints because dont permeate wood else fails try little sanding want use softer woods lighter glues rear structure wing tips dont worry about heavier woods glues area forward center-of-gravity Use strong wood spars longerons front around crash zones Use Trexler Balloon Wheels #8 Dave Browns 2-in wheels cut half Study plans see what templates youll need make Glue file-folder material back plans over 100 Model Aviation NGPLAN4 p - AX YI1- EVSTABILiZER__- /4 1/4______ MODEL AVIATION CNNINKED PLANS BY JOE DEMARCO local hobby shon Left quick-release battery pack attached hatch cover rubberbands open hooks Note lip front wire latch rear securing hatch fuselage Center Four nylon nose gear blocks attach one-piece wire landing gear its ply mount Right nose block has laminated carved Full-Size Plans Available Page 178 j ELEAATTTARIC IDA RETCH HASHPLC -/ SDA 5050AL RAMS DOS ODD MADE EDDORWING ER ION MACERIADDOLSO SOEST MODED Sf15 BALSACD DOLED TAIL SEESSfM DODD SIDESADDED TAIL PLATESTEED STAB ES RD DIODES DPI ODODS DRAINC/PS LANDING SEAR DDDLSAITO DIDIMESO CS DDTCEI RDDIIRIC HIRE WINS TIPSHEET DREAD PLCWINDSCREEN C H H 10P L CLISH RADIO -CI CABIN TOPHATCH AD LITE ELDCR2 ELYMOTOR 5000 group templatesA6 /16 /32 I/ 030 careful cut line Feel free modify fit necessary Locate center-of-gravity CG 2/2 behind leading edge wing up s/g forward point Make model nose-heavy first few flights remove weight acquire feel airplane Carry big battery pack directly CC way changing battery packs wont affect balance Use centerline fuselage center longeron reference angle incidence stabilizer can positive 10 angle makes model fly tail-high also changes thrust angle kicking nose down wing positive 20 angle centerline its positive 10 angle stabilizer produces flat glide Use Robart incidence meter available final check can also use incidence meter check warps wing stabilizer Set elevator rudder full throw test flights one-half throw way Use experienced test pilot dont let him take over resetting control throws listen opinion use own judgment too like 1 total leftand-right throw 1 total up down geared 035 motor provides adequate power use power Chic-Ah-Dee becomes sportyitll hang prop instead stalling Use 10 x 7 10 x 6 propeller battery packs can either five-cell six-cell using mAh rating choice length flights depends fly condition batteries Whether use bona fide speed controller simply rely on/off switch depends flying style thought couldnt live state-of-the-art speed control on/off switch worked out fine Wing wing stab light dared build sure check wing warping attach covering mber 1992 101 COB 3/HH HOLDS LDH.SOROOORI DODO1 OPTIONAL L-19 TAIL PATTERNS MILITARY VERSION C ASTND MODEL AVIATION CHIC-AH- DEE OESISNEO ST ERNIE AEPWORTB INREO PLANS BY JOE SEMARCO DESERDSD o DM PLAA Left Wing rib stack being shaped stack secured pins Note rib template bottom Right ribs spar webbing wing bolt locator dowel installed wing ready accept bottom sheeting Right The gentle dihedral permits use one-piece bottom wing sheeting fly very strong winds reduce 13% airfoil 10% 11% thinner airfoil will penetrate much better thicker gives better performance may want saw notches gussets trailing edge instead gluing shown plan also may want either reinforce double tip ribs Its important use webbing shown correct dihedral raise wing tip five inches above worktable place opposite wing flat tables surface Before sheeting bottom wing center finish enough fuselage can mount wing hold-down tongue sure install dowel correct angle far enough wing held securely Allow assembly dry overnight wing fuselage /16 shim added bottom sheeting Use /16-sq spruce spars /16-sq balsa geodetic bracing Angle tips downward like Hoemer-style wing tips think helps Chic-Ah-Dee fly slowly turn tip stalling sheeting 3-in area top front center wing youll need join pieces center rest center sheeting can installed crosswise piece having cut center strengthens wing addition fiberglass Use Balsarite bottoms ribs Iron plastic covering onto perimeter onto ribs Fuselage Build both sides over plan using waxed paper separate halves Remove sides plan sand carefully Join sides together rear Install former 1 front Build frames 2 3 4 Mount landing gear parts Open fuselage insert frames 2 3 4 Fit install remaining top bottom crossmembers Insert tail plates Add longerons between cabin stabilizer Note horizontal stabilizer base positive 10 angle main base part Taper piece /16 sheet part mount fuselage two hatches detachable Fasten hatches closed screws tongue-and-latch wire system nose block three pieces 6 balsa sheet laminated shaped top cowling can 030 paper A2 plywood Feel free recut templates plan better fit model version has probably taken subtle differences now Make gussets /16 sheeting Cut grain along hypotenuse grind away excess material drum sander Dremel tool Vertical horizontal stabilizers Construction conventional sure use double application glue joints Also dont forget sand well 102 Model Aviation e Note downward angle Hoerner-style wing tips use reinforcing gussets webbing Left completed wing ready covering Geodetic arrangement center-section crossmembers greatly strengthens structure Right Glue front locator piece assembly wing fitted fuselage thin stock used stabilizers made difficult install hinges youre using soft wood parts installing hinges will easier first reinforce wood add gussets Another solution use cloth hinges type installed CyA use hinges made iron-on plastic covering sure check warping covering stabilizers Finishing Cessnas can seen small airports should able find least example copy used overall color arrowhead decoration highly contrasting color method quick simple also looks realistic Flying Go back read about angle incidence control throw settings subsection called General like plane flies tail-high quick controls first thing noticed about Chic-Ah-Dee picked up tail giving instant rudder control So much worries about mean stubborn tail-draggers want aware though torque turn left havent put too much downthrust Chic-Ah-Dee will fly off herself weight battery pack low fuselage straight loops become little difficult rolls great theyre rudder-only Though didnt design model aerobatics mind its turned out fun lots throw control surfaces need sedate trainer cut down control throw settings favorite maneuver touch-and-goes other antic fly around perimeter field low level field known Woodchuck Patrol Chic-Ah-Dee seems have invented low slow tight turns can keep model close enough see enjoy angled-down wing tips thick airfoil both contribute stability Unlike some small planes Chic-Ah-Dee wont fly too fast big question am always asked long will fly answer depends several factors 1 strength batteries 2 Flying technique go way up cut off glide down youll get about 10 minutes fly wide open low left-hand pattern youll get about 5 minutes 3 amount drag plane An 035 motor 6-cell battery pack ideal choice longer flights An 05 motor will give out sooner Chic-Ah-Dee climbs out like gas-powered 10- 15-size model 035 motor 105 x 6 prop turning 5800 rpm pull 37 ounces plane thats hardly surprising After climbout leveled off fed some down trim watched model track Chic-Ah-Dee already seemed like old friends Shed whisper Try some turnsIll show youand did Later flock real chickadees flew heading florida Chic-Ah-Dee seemed intent making 1800 turn follow its kin almost lost usually build four-stroke-powered models 40 80 size range getting down smaller Electrics has quite experience Mostly its fun no messy hassle low slow turns close-in flying touch-and-goes Electric has come long way its finally about Whether youre just starting out world silent flight well acquainted its advantages what say cobalt 035 six 900-mAh cells light high-wing scalelike model called Chic-Ab-Dee ember 1992 103 Left The aft part wing attached fuselage 10-24 mounting bolt Right bare-bones model weighed 18 ounces pilot wheels pushrods two servos installed Flying weight 37 oz Left broken prop got way touch-and-slams springy landing gear Right Put lots throw control surfaces cut er loose aerobatics Chic-Ah-Dee seems have invented tight cornering
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/12
Page Numbers: 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103
id workshop eight six-cell battery ier Old-Timer Comet Clipper powered Flite geared cobalt 15yet kits iuired seven-cell packs 05 motors six-cell packs Picking motor easyI decided Astro Flite cobalt 035 plane harder Im partial models look -scale airplanesCubs oldies Cessnas like nd few realistic kits met ds Great Planes Cub might have come close needed usual 05 motor seven cells dlso too much wing 57 too much t 48 oz seasoned kit-basher like ations looked impossible Another consideration fly anywhere everywhereball diamonds farm fields slope sites name survive antics model able get close Heck able drop over trees wires cows thought closer got drawing board first thing did sit down write good set design rulesfeatures pleased would fun beginning Electric flier Heres want list came up An 035 motor equivalent using six-cell battery packs wingspan could cut typical wood lengths36 48 incheswithout lot waste 98 Model Aviation Cut up plans lay out sections built-up parts building board cover tflem wltfl waxea paper Higni uiue copy plan parts templates old file folders cut out wing loading around 12 oz per sq ft less use lighter planes slope soaring after taking off props model should look like specific full-scale airplane want landing gear touch-and-goes want use model takeoffs ground Easy build rebuild Easy take long trips load piece small car Easy load reload battery pack Simple fly can relax Smooth-flying windy days Access radio motor controls Whoa Could achieve model9 decided build few find right compromise time article written six Chic-Ah-Dees built no two alike variations shown plans can choose sound like fun Theyre fun Heres rundown options motor mounting varies different builders like new Sonic-tronics #160 motor mount bolted rear firewall mber1992 99 Left The nose block laminated three cross-grained pieces V6 balsa sheet strength Right Oversize 396-sheet fillets dressed tidier size shaped drum sander Above The fuselage clamped front rear stick formers 3 4 being inserted Right Detachable hatches opening servos backyard small-field flier can fly close see plane Left The tail feathers ready sanding covering hinging needed give 10 angle incidence glued fuselage longerons stabilizers formation plate sanded taper Type Semiscale Electric Wingspan 52 inches Recommended motor size type 035 Astro Elite geared cobalt six-cell battery pack Number RC channels recommended 3 rudder elevator motor control Expected flying weight 37 ounces Type construction Built-up Type covering/finish recommended Lighter weight plastic films UltraCote Solarfilm EconoKote etc Balsarite wing rib bottoms edges wing can mounted either /16 dowel-tongue front plastic bolt rear conventional rubberband method tail like Cessnas either civilian model military L-19 Birddog Construction General Think light Bud Litethat might make heavy Keep models weight control minimum counts Heres accomplished Chic-Ah-Dee Covering Use lighter plastics UltraCote Solarfilm EconoKote equivalentno fabrics no paint Small servos like Airtronics 94831 Kyosho s auto-cutoff Jomar s SM5 controller Selected woodfrom Balsa USA After install corner gusset take one-inch sanding drum Dremel FreeWheeler grind radius Dont use tail wheel youre allergic CyA cyano acrylate glue use itbut careful select right kind Some CyAs can produce weak joints because dont permeate wood else fails try little sanding want use softer woods lighter glues rear structure wing tips dont worry about heavier woods glues area forward center-of-gravity Use strong wood spars longerons front around crash zones Use Trexler Balloon Wheels #8 Dave Browns 2-in wheels cut half Study plans see what templates youll need make Glue file-folder material back plans over 100 Model Aviation NGPLAN4 p - AX YI1- EVSTABILiZER__- /4 1/4______ MODEL AVIATION CNNINKED PLANS BY JOE DEMARCO local hobby shon Left quick-release battery pack attached hatch cover rubberbands open hooks Note lip front wire latch rear securing hatch fuselage Center Four nylon nose gear blocks attach one-piece wire landing gear its ply mount Right nose block has laminated carved Full-Size Plans Available Page 178 j ELEAATTTARIC IDA RETCH HASHPLC -/ SDA 5050AL RAMS DOS ODD MADE EDDORWING ER ION MACERIADDOLSO SOEST MODED Sf15 BALSACD DOLED TAIL SEESSfM DODD SIDESADDED TAIL PLATESTEED STAB ES RD DIODES DPI ODODS DRAINC/PS LANDING SEAR DDDLSAITO DIDIMESO CS DDTCEI RDDIIRIC HIRE WINS TIPSHEET DREAD PLCWINDSCREEN C H H 10P L CLISH RADIO -CI CABIN TOPHATCH AD LITE ELDCR2 ELYMOTOR 5000 group templatesA6 /16 /32 I/ 030 careful cut line Feel free modify fit necessary Locate center-of-gravity CG 2/2 behind leading edge wing up s/g forward point Make model nose-heavy first few flights remove weight acquire feel airplane Carry big battery pack directly CC way changing battery packs wont affect balance Use centerline fuselage center longeron reference angle incidence stabilizer can positive 10 angle makes model fly tail-high also changes thrust angle kicking nose down wing positive 20 angle centerline its positive 10 angle stabilizer produces flat glide Use Robart incidence meter available final check can also use incidence meter check warps wing stabilizer Set elevator rudder full throw test flights one-half throw way Use experienced test pilot dont let him take over resetting control throws listen opinion use own judgment too like 1 total leftand-right throw 1 total up down geared 035 motor provides adequate power use power Chic-Ah-Dee becomes sportyitll hang prop instead stalling Use 10 x 7 10 x 6 propeller battery packs can either five-cell six-cell using mAh rating choice length flights depends fly condition batteries Whether use bona fide speed controller simply rely on/off switch depends flying style thought couldnt live state-of-the-art speed control on/off switch worked out fine Wing wing stab light dared build sure check wing warping attach covering mber 1992 101 COB 3/HH HOLDS LDH.SOROOORI DODO1 OPTIONAL L-19 TAIL PATTERNS MILITARY VERSION C ASTND MODEL AVIATION CHIC-AH- DEE OESISNEO ST ERNIE AEPWORTB INREO PLANS BY JOE SEMARCO DESERDSD o DM PLAA Left Wing rib stack being shaped stack secured pins Note rib template bottom Right ribs spar webbing wing bolt locator dowel installed wing ready accept bottom sheeting Right The gentle dihedral permits use one-piece bottom wing sheeting fly very strong winds reduce 13% airfoil 10% 11% thinner airfoil will penetrate much better thicker gives better performance may want saw notches gussets trailing edge instead gluing shown plan also may want either reinforce double tip ribs Its important use webbing shown correct dihedral raise wing tip five inches above worktable place opposite wing flat tables surface Before sheeting bottom wing center finish enough fuselage can mount wing hold-down tongue sure install dowel correct angle far enough wing held securely Allow assembly dry overnight wing fuselage /16 shim added bottom sheeting Use /16-sq spruce spars /16-sq balsa geodetic bracing Angle tips downward like Hoemer-style wing tips think helps Chic-Ah-Dee fly slowly turn tip stalling sheeting 3-in area top front center wing youll need join pieces center rest center sheeting can installed crosswise piece having cut center strengthens wing addition fiberglass Use Balsarite bottoms ribs Iron plastic covering onto perimeter onto ribs Fuselage Build both sides over plan using waxed paper separate halves Remove sides plan sand carefully Join sides together rear Install former 1 front Build frames 2 3 4 Mount landing gear parts Open fuselage insert frames 2 3 4 Fit install remaining top bottom crossmembers Insert tail plates Add longerons between cabin stabilizer Note horizontal stabilizer base positive 10 angle main base part Taper piece /16 sheet part mount fuselage two hatches detachable Fasten hatches closed screws tongue-and-latch wire system nose block three pieces 6 balsa sheet laminated shaped top cowling can 030 paper A2 plywood Feel free recut templates plan better fit model version has probably taken subtle differences now Make gussets /16 sheeting Cut grain along hypotenuse grind away excess material drum sander Dremel tool Vertical horizontal stabilizers Construction conventional sure use double application glue joints Also dont forget sand well 102 Model Aviation e Note downward angle Hoerner-style wing tips use reinforcing gussets webbing Left completed wing ready covering Geodetic arrangement center-section crossmembers greatly strengthens structure Right Glue front locator piece assembly wing fitted fuselage thin stock used stabilizers made difficult install hinges youre using soft wood parts installing hinges will easier first reinforce wood add gussets Another solution use cloth hinges type installed CyA use hinges made iron-on plastic covering sure check warping covering stabilizers Finishing Cessnas can seen small airports should able find least example copy used overall color arrowhead decoration highly contrasting color method quick simple also looks realistic Flying Go back read about angle incidence control throw settings subsection called General like plane flies tail-high quick controls first thing noticed about Chic-Ah-Dee picked up tail giving instant rudder control So much worries about mean stubborn tail-draggers want aware though torque turn left havent put too much downthrust Chic-Ah-Dee will fly off herself weight battery pack low fuselage straight loops become little difficult rolls great theyre rudder-only Though didnt design model aerobatics mind its turned out fun lots throw control surfaces need sedate trainer cut down control throw settings favorite maneuver touch-and-goes other antic fly around perimeter field low level field known Woodchuck Patrol Chic-Ah-Dee seems have invented low slow tight turns can keep model close enough see enjoy angled-down wing tips thick airfoil both contribute stability Unlike some small planes Chic-Ah-Dee wont fly too fast big question am always asked long will fly answer depends several factors 1 strength batteries 2 Flying technique go way up cut off glide down youll get about 10 minutes fly wide open low left-hand pattern youll get about 5 minutes 3 amount drag plane An 035 motor 6-cell battery pack ideal choice longer flights An 05 motor will give out sooner Chic-Ah-Dee climbs out like gas-powered 10- 15-size model 035 motor 105 x 6 prop turning 5800 rpm pull 37 ounces plane thats hardly surprising After climbout leveled off fed some down trim watched model track Chic-Ah-Dee already seemed like old friends Shed whisper Try some turnsIll show youand did Later flock real chickadees flew heading florida Chic-Ah-Dee seemed intent making 1800 turn follow its kin almost lost usually build four-stroke-powered models 40 80 size range getting down smaller Electrics has quite experience Mostly its fun no messy hassle low slow turns close-in flying touch-and-goes Electric has come long way its finally about Whether youre just starting out world silent flight well acquainted its advantages what say cobalt 035 six 900-mAh cells light high-wing scalelike model called Chic-Ab-Dee ember 1992 103 Left The aft part wing attached fuselage 10-24 mounting bolt Right bare-bones model weighed 18 ounces pilot wheels pushrods two servos installed Flying weight 37 oz Left broken prop got way touch-and-slams springy landing gear Right Put lots throw control surfaces cut er loose aerobatics Chic-Ah-Dee seems have invented tight cornering
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/12
Page Numbers: 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103
id workshop eight six-cell battery ier Old-Timer Comet Clipper powered Flite geared cobalt 15yet kits iuired seven-cell packs 05 motors six-cell packs Picking motor easyI decided Astro Flite cobalt 035 plane harder Im partial models look -scale airplanesCubs oldies Cessnas like nd few realistic kits met ds Great Planes Cub might have come close needed usual 05 motor seven cells dlso too much wing 57 too much t 48 oz seasoned kit-basher like ations looked impossible Another consideration fly anywhere everywhereball diamonds farm fields slope sites name survive antics model able get close Heck able drop over trees wires cows thought closer got drawing board first thing did sit down write good set design rulesfeatures pleased would fun beginning Electric flier Heres want list came up An 035 motor equivalent using six-cell battery packs wingspan could cut typical wood lengths36 48 incheswithout lot waste 98 Model Aviation Cut up plans lay out sections built-up parts building board cover tflem wltfl waxea paper Higni uiue copy plan parts templates old file folders cut out wing loading around 12 oz per sq ft less use lighter planes slope soaring after taking off props model should look like specific full-scale airplane want landing gear touch-and-goes want use model takeoffs ground Easy build rebuild Easy take long trips load piece small car Easy load reload battery pack Simple fly can relax Smooth-flying windy days Access radio motor controls Whoa Could achieve model9 decided build few find right compromise time article written six Chic-Ah-Dees built no two alike variations shown plans can choose sound like fun Theyre fun Heres rundown options motor mounting varies different builders like new Sonic-tronics #160 motor mount bolted rear firewall mber1992 99 Left The nose block laminated three cross-grained pieces V6 balsa sheet strength Right Oversize 396-sheet fillets dressed tidier size shaped drum sander Above The fuselage clamped front rear stick formers 3 4 being inserted Right Detachable hatches opening servos backyard small-field flier can fly close see plane Left The tail feathers ready sanding covering hinging needed give 10 angle incidence glued fuselage longerons stabilizers formation plate sanded taper Type Semiscale Electric Wingspan 52 inches Recommended motor size type 035 Astro Elite geared cobalt six-cell battery pack Number RC channels recommended 3 rudder elevator motor control Expected flying weight 37 ounces Type construction Built-up Type covering/finish recommended Lighter weight plastic films UltraCote Solarfilm EconoKote etc Balsarite wing rib bottoms edges wing can mounted either /16 dowel-tongue front plastic bolt rear conventional rubberband method tail like Cessnas either civilian model military L-19 Birddog Construction General Think light Bud Litethat might make heavy Keep models weight control minimum counts Heres accomplished Chic-Ah-Dee Covering Use lighter plastics UltraCote Solarfilm EconoKote equivalentno fabrics no paint Small servos like Airtronics 94831 Kyosho s auto-cutoff Jomar s SM5 controller Selected woodfrom Balsa USA After install corner gusset take one-inch sanding drum Dremel FreeWheeler grind radius Dont use tail wheel youre allergic CyA cyano acrylate glue use itbut careful select right kind Some CyAs can produce weak joints because dont permeate wood else fails try little sanding want use softer woods lighter glues rear structure wing tips dont worry about heavier woods glues area forward center-of-gravity Use strong wood spars longerons front around crash zones Use Trexler Balloon Wheels #8 Dave Browns 2-in wheels cut half Study plans see what templates youll need make Glue file-folder material back plans over 100 Model Aviation NGPLAN4 p - AX YI1- EVSTABILiZER__- /4 1/4______ MODEL AVIATION CNNINKED PLANS BY JOE DEMARCO local hobby shon Left quick-release battery pack attached hatch cover rubberbands open hooks Note lip front wire latch rear securing hatch fuselage Center Four nylon nose gear blocks attach one-piece wire landing gear its ply mount Right nose block has laminated carved Full-Size Plans Available Page 178 j ELEAATTTARIC IDA RETCH HASHPLC -/ SDA 5050AL RAMS DOS ODD MADE EDDORWING ER ION MACERIADDOLSO SOEST MODED Sf15 BALSACD DOLED TAIL SEESSfM DODD SIDESADDED TAIL PLATESTEED STAB ES RD DIODES DPI ODODS DRAINC/PS LANDING SEAR DDDLSAITO DIDIMESO CS DDTCEI RDDIIRIC HIRE WINS TIPSHEET DREAD PLCWINDSCREEN C H H 10P L CLISH RADIO -CI CABIN TOPHATCH AD LITE ELDCR2 ELYMOTOR 5000 group templatesA6 /16 /32 I/ 030 careful cut line Feel free modify fit necessary Locate center-of-gravity CG 2/2 behind leading edge wing up s/g forward point Make model nose-heavy first few flights remove weight acquire feel airplane Carry big battery pack directly CC way changing battery packs wont affect balance Use centerline fuselage center longeron reference angle incidence stabilizer can positive 10 angle makes model fly tail-high also changes thrust angle kicking nose down wing positive 20 angle centerline its positive 10 angle stabilizer produces flat glide Use Robart incidence meter available final check can also use incidence meter check warps wing stabilizer Set elevator rudder full throw test flights one-half throw way Use experienced test pilot dont let him take over resetting control throws listen opinion use own judgment too like 1 total leftand-right throw 1 total up down geared 035 motor provides adequate power use power Chic-Ah-Dee becomes sportyitll hang prop instead stalling Use 10 x 7 10 x 6 propeller battery packs can either five-cell six-cell using mAh rating choice length flights depends fly condition batteries Whether use bona fide speed controller simply rely on/off switch depends flying style thought couldnt live state-of-the-art speed control on/off switch worked out fine Wing wing stab light dared build sure check wing warping attach covering mber 1992 101 COB 3/HH HOLDS LDH.SOROOORI DODO1 OPTIONAL L-19 TAIL PATTERNS MILITARY VERSION C ASTND MODEL AVIATION CHIC-AH- DEE OESISNEO ST ERNIE AEPWORTB INREO PLANS BY JOE SEMARCO DESERDSD o DM PLAA Left Wing rib stack being shaped stack secured pins Note rib template bottom Right ribs spar webbing wing bolt locator dowel installed wing ready accept bottom sheeting Right The gentle dihedral permits use one-piece bottom wing sheeting fly very strong winds reduce 13% airfoil 10% 11% thinner airfoil will penetrate much better thicker gives better performance may want saw notches gussets trailing edge instead gluing shown plan also may want either reinforce double tip ribs Its important use webbing shown correct dihedral raise wing tip five inches above worktable place opposite wing flat tables surface Before sheeting bottom wing center finish enough fuselage can mount wing hold-down tongue sure install dowel correct angle far enough wing held securely Allow assembly dry overnight wing fuselage /16 shim added bottom sheeting Use /16-sq spruce spars /16-sq balsa geodetic bracing Angle tips downward like Hoemer-style wing tips think helps Chic-Ah-Dee fly slowly turn tip stalling sheeting 3-in area top front center wing youll need join pieces center rest center sheeting can installed crosswise piece having cut center strengthens wing addition fiberglass Use Balsarite bottoms ribs Iron plastic covering onto perimeter onto ribs Fuselage Build both sides over plan using waxed paper separate halves Remove sides plan sand carefully Join sides together rear Install former 1 front Build frames 2 3 4 Mount landing gear parts Open fuselage insert frames 2 3 4 Fit install remaining top bottom crossmembers Insert tail plates Add longerons between cabin stabilizer Note horizontal stabilizer base positive 10 angle main base part Taper piece /16 sheet part mount fuselage two hatches detachable Fasten hatches closed screws tongue-and-latch wire system nose block three pieces 6 balsa sheet laminated shaped top cowling can 030 paper A2 plywood Feel free recut templates plan better fit model version has probably taken subtle differences now Make gussets /16 sheeting Cut grain along hypotenuse grind away excess material drum sander Dremel tool Vertical horizontal stabilizers Construction conventional sure use double application glue joints Also dont forget sand well 102 Model Aviation e Note downward angle Hoerner-style wing tips use reinforcing gussets webbing Left completed wing ready covering Geodetic arrangement center-section crossmembers greatly strengthens structure Right Glue front locator piece assembly wing fitted fuselage thin stock used stabilizers made difficult install hinges youre using soft wood parts installing hinges will easier first reinforce wood add gussets Another solution use cloth hinges type installed CyA use hinges made iron-on plastic covering sure check warping covering stabilizers Finishing Cessnas can seen small airports should able find least example copy used overall color arrowhead decoration highly contrasting color method quick simple also looks realistic Flying Go back read about angle incidence control throw settings subsection called General like plane flies tail-high quick controls first thing noticed about Chic-Ah-Dee picked up tail giving instant rudder control So much worries about mean stubborn tail-draggers want aware though torque turn left havent put too much downthrust Chic-Ah-Dee will fly off herself weight battery pack low fuselage straight loops become little difficult rolls great theyre rudder-only Though didnt design model aerobatics mind its turned out fun lots throw control surfaces need sedate trainer cut down control throw settings favorite maneuver touch-and-goes other antic fly around perimeter field low level field known Woodchuck Patrol Chic-Ah-Dee seems have invented low slow tight turns can keep model close enough see enjoy angled-down wing tips thick airfoil both contribute stability Unlike some small planes Chic-Ah-Dee wont fly too fast big question am always asked long will fly answer depends several factors 1 strength batteries 2 Flying technique go way up cut off glide down youll get about 10 minutes fly wide open low left-hand pattern youll get about 5 minutes 3 amount drag plane An 035 motor 6-cell battery pack ideal choice longer flights An 05 motor will give out sooner Chic-Ah-Dee climbs out like gas-powered 10- 15-size model 035 motor 105 x 6 prop turning 5800 rpm pull 37 ounces plane thats hardly surprising After climbout leveled off fed some down trim watched model track Chic-Ah-Dee already seemed like old friends Shed whisper Try some turnsIll show youand did Later flock real chickadees flew heading florida Chic-Ah-Dee seemed intent making 1800 turn follow its kin almost lost usually build four-stroke-powered models 40 80 size range getting down smaller Electrics has quite experience Mostly its fun no messy hassle low slow turns close-in flying touch-and-goes Electric has come long way its finally about Whether youre just starting out world silent flight well acquainted its advantages what say cobalt 035 six 900-mAh cells light high-wing scalelike model called Chic-Ab-Dee ember 1992 103 Left The aft part wing attached fuselage 10-24 mounting bolt Right bare-bones model weighed 18 ounces pilot wheels pushrods two servos installed Flying weight 37 oz Left broken prop got way touch-and-slams springy landing gear Right Put lots throw control surfaces cut er loose aerobatics Chic-Ah-Dee seems have invented tight cornering
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/12
Page Numbers: 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103
id workshop eight six-cell battery ier Old-Timer Comet Clipper powered Flite geared cobalt 15yet kits iuired seven-cell packs 05 motors six-cell packs Picking motor easyI decided Astro Flite cobalt 035 plane harder Im partial models look -scale airplanesCubs oldies Cessnas like nd few realistic kits met ds Great Planes Cub might have come close needed usual 05 motor seven cells dlso too much wing 57 too much t 48 oz seasoned kit-basher like ations looked impossible Another consideration fly anywhere everywhereball diamonds farm fields slope sites name survive antics model able get close Heck able drop over trees wires cows thought closer got drawing board first thing did sit down write good set design rulesfeatures pleased would fun beginning Electric flier Heres want list came up An 035 motor equivalent using six-cell battery packs wingspan could cut typical wood lengths36 48 incheswithout lot waste 98 Model Aviation Cut up plans lay out sections built-up parts building board cover tflem wltfl waxea paper Higni uiue copy plan parts templates old file folders cut out wing loading around 12 oz per sq ft less use lighter planes slope soaring after taking off props model should look like specific full-scale airplane want landing gear touch-and-goes want use model takeoffs ground Easy build rebuild Easy take long trips load piece small car Easy load reload battery pack Simple fly can relax Smooth-flying windy days Access radio motor controls Whoa Could achieve model9 decided build few find right compromise time article written six Chic-Ah-Dees built no two alike variations shown plans can choose sound like fun Theyre fun Heres rundown options motor mounting varies different builders like new Sonic-tronics #160 motor mount bolted rear firewall mber1992 99 Left The nose block laminated three cross-grained pieces V6 balsa sheet strength Right Oversize 396-sheet fillets dressed tidier size shaped drum sander Above The fuselage clamped front rear stick formers 3 4 being inserted Right Detachable hatches opening servos backyard small-field flier can fly close see plane Left The tail feathers ready sanding covering hinging needed give 10 angle incidence glued fuselage longerons stabilizers formation plate sanded taper Type Semiscale Electric Wingspan 52 inches Recommended motor size type 035 Astro Elite geared cobalt six-cell battery pack Number RC channels recommended 3 rudder elevator motor control Expected flying weight 37 ounces Type construction Built-up Type covering/finish recommended Lighter weight plastic films UltraCote Solarfilm EconoKote etc Balsarite wing rib bottoms edges wing can mounted either /16 dowel-tongue front plastic bolt rear conventional rubberband method tail like Cessnas either civilian model military L-19 Birddog Construction General Think light Bud Litethat might make heavy Keep models weight control minimum counts Heres accomplished Chic-Ah-Dee Covering Use lighter plastics UltraCote Solarfilm EconoKote equivalentno fabrics no paint Small servos like Airtronics 94831 Kyosho s auto-cutoff Jomar s SM5 controller Selected woodfrom Balsa USA After install corner gusset take one-inch sanding drum Dremel FreeWheeler grind radius Dont use tail wheel youre allergic CyA cyano acrylate glue use itbut careful select right kind Some CyAs can produce weak joints because dont permeate wood else fails try little sanding want use softer woods lighter glues rear structure wing tips dont worry about heavier woods glues area forward center-of-gravity Use strong wood spars longerons front around crash zones Use Trexler Balloon Wheels #8 Dave Browns 2-in wheels cut half Study plans see what templates youll need make Glue file-folder material back plans over 100 Model Aviation NGPLAN4 p - AX YI1- EVSTABILiZER__- /4 1/4______ MODEL AVIATION CNNINKED PLANS BY JOE DEMARCO local hobby shon Left quick-release battery pack attached hatch cover rubberbands open hooks Note lip front wire latch rear securing hatch fuselage Center Four nylon nose gear blocks attach one-piece wire landing gear its ply mount Right nose block has laminated carved Full-Size Plans Available Page 178 j ELEAATTTARIC IDA RETCH HASHPLC -/ SDA 5050AL RAMS DOS ODD MADE EDDORWING ER ION MACERIADDOLSO SOEST MODED Sf15 BALSACD DOLED TAIL SEESSfM DODD SIDESADDED TAIL PLATESTEED STAB ES RD DIODES DPI ODODS DRAINC/PS LANDING SEAR DDDLSAITO DIDIMESO CS DDTCEI RDDIIRIC HIRE WINS TIPSHEET DREAD PLCWINDSCREEN C H H 10P L CLISH RADIO -CI CABIN TOPHATCH AD LITE ELDCR2 ELYMOTOR 5000 group templatesA6 /16 /32 I/ 030 careful cut line Feel free modify fit necessary Locate center-of-gravity CG 2/2 behind leading edge wing up s/g forward point Make model nose-heavy first few flights remove weight acquire feel airplane Carry big battery pack directly CC way changing battery packs wont affect balance Use centerline fuselage center longeron reference angle incidence stabilizer can positive 10 angle makes model fly tail-high also changes thrust angle kicking nose down wing positive 20 angle centerline its positive 10 angle stabilizer produces flat glide Use Robart incidence meter available final check can also use incidence meter check warps wing stabilizer Set elevator rudder full throw test flights one-half throw way Use experienced test pilot dont let him take over resetting control throws listen opinion use own judgment too like 1 total leftand-right throw 1 total up down geared 035 motor provides adequate power use power Chic-Ah-Dee becomes sportyitll hang prop instead stalling Use 10 x 7 10 x 6 propeller battery packs can either five-cell six-cell using mAh rating choice length flights depends fly condition batteries Whether use bona fide speed controller simply rely on/off switch depends flying style thought couldnt live state-of-the-art speed control on/off switch worked out fine Wing wing stab light dared build sure check wing warping attach covering mber 1992 101 COB 3/HH HOLDS LDH.SOROOORI DODO1 OPTIONAL L-19 TAIL PATTERNS MILITARY VERSION C ASTND MODEL AVIATION CHIC-AH- DEE OESISNEO ST ERNIE AEPWORTB INREO PLANS BY JOE SEMARCO DESERDSD o DM PLAA Left Wing rib stack being shaped stack secured pins Note rib template bottom Right ribs spar webbing wing bolt locator dowel installed wing ready accept bottom sheeting Right The gentle dihedral permits use one-piece bottom wing sheeting fly very strong winds reduce 13% airfoil 10% 11% thinner airfoil will penetrate much better thicker gives better performance may want saw notches gussets trailing edge instead gluing shown plan also may want either reinforce double tip ribs Its important use webbing shown correct dihedral raise wing tip five inches above worktable place opposite wing flat tables surface Before sheeting bottom wing center finish enough fuselage can mount wing hold-down tongue sure install dowel correct angle far enough wing held securely Allow assembly dry overnight wing fuselage /16 shim added bottom sheeting Use /16-sq spruce spars /16-sq balsa geodetic bracing Angle tips downward like Hoemer-style wing tips think helps Chic-Ah-Dee fly slowly turn tip stalling sheeting 3-in area top front center wing youll need join pieces center rest center sheeting can installed crosswise piece having cut center strengthens wing addition fiberglass Use Balsarite bottoms ribs Iron plastic covering onto perimeter onto ribs Fuselage Build both sides over plan using waxed paper separate halves Remove sides plan sand carefully Join sides together rear Install former 1 front Build frames 2 3 4 Mount landing gear parts Open fuselage insert frames 2 3 4 Fit install remaining top bottom crossmembers Insert tail plates Add longerons between cabin stabilizer Note horizontal stabilizer base positive 10 angle main base part Taper piece /16 sheet part mount fuselage two hatches detachable Fasten hatches closed screws tongue-and-latch wire system nose block three pieces 6 balsa sheet laminated shaped top cowling can 030 paper A2 plywood Feel free recut templates plan better fit model version has probably taken subtle differences now Make gussets /16 sheeting Cut grain along hypotenuse grind away excess material drum sander Dremel tool Vertical horizontal stabilizers Construction conventional sure use double application glue joints Also dont forget sand well 102 Model Aviation e Note downward angle Hoerner-style wing tips use reinforcing gussets webbing Left completed wing ready covering Geodetic arrangement center-section crossmembers greatly strengthens structure Right Glue front locator piece assembly wing fitted fuselage thin stock used stabilizers made difficult install hinges youre using soft wood parts installing hinges will easier first reinforce wood add gussets Another solution use cloth hinges type installed CyA use hinges made iron-on plastic covering sure check warping covering stabilizers Finishing Cessnas can seen small airports should able find least example copy used overall color arrowhead decoration highly contrasting color method quick simple also looks realistic Flying Go back read about angle incidence control throw settings subsection called General like plane flies tail-high quick controls first thing noticed about Chic-Ah-Dee picked up tail giving instant rudder control So much worries about mean stubborn tail-draggers want aware though torque turn left havent put too much downthrust Chic-Ah-Dee will fly off herself weight battery pack low fuselage straight loops become little difficult rolls great theyre rudder-only Though didnt design model aerobatics mind its turned out fun lots throw control surfaces need sedate trainer cut down control throw settings favorite maneuver touch-and-goes other antic fly around perimeter field low level field known Woodchuck Patrol Chic-Ah-Dee seems have invented low slow tight turns can keep model close enough see enjoy angled-down wing tips thick airfoil both contribute stability Unlike some small planes Chic-Ah-Dee wont fly too fast big question am always asked long will fly answer depends several factors 1 strength batteries 2 Flying technique go way up cut off glide down youll get about 10 minutes fly wide open low left-hand pattern youll get about 5 minutes 3 amount drag plane An 035 motor 6-cell battery pack ideal choice longer flights An 05 motor will give out sooner Chic-Ah-Dee climbs out like gas-powered 10- 15-size model 035 motor 105 x 6 prop turning 5800 rpm pull 37 ounces plane thats hardly surprising After climbout leveled off fed some down trim watched model track Chic-Ah-Dee already seemed like old friends Shed whisper Try some turnsIll show youand did Later flock real chickadees flew heading florida Chic-Ah-Dee seemed intent making 1800 turn follow its kin almost lost usually build four-stroke-powered models 40 80 size range getting down smaller Electrics has quite experience Mostly its fun no messy hassle low slow turns close-in flying touch-and-goes Electric has come long way its finally about Whether youre just starting out world silent flight well acquainted its advantages what say cobalt 035 six 900-mAh cells light high-wing scalelike model called Chic-Ab-Dee ember 1992 103 Left The aft part wing attached fuselage 10-24 mounting bolt Right bare-bones model weighed 18 ounces pilot wheels pushrods two servos installed Flying weight 37 oz Left broken prop got way touch-and-slams springy landing gear Right Put lots throw control surfaces cut er loose aerobatics Chic-Ah-Dee seems have invented tight cornering
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/12
Page Numbers: 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103
id workshop eight six-cell battery ier Old-Timer Comet Clipper powered Flite geared cobalt 15yet kits iuired seven-cell packs 05 motors six-cell packs Picking motor easyI decided Astro Flite cobalt 035 plane harder Im partial models look -scale airplanesCubs oldies Cessnas like nd few realistic kits met ds Great Planes Cub might have come close needed usual 05 motor seven cells dlso too much wing 57 too much t 48 oz seasoned kit-basher like ations looked impossible Another consideration fly anywhere everywhereball diamonds farm fields slope sites name survive antics model able get close Heck able drop over trees wires cows thought closer got drawing board first thing did sit down write good set design rulesfeatures pleased would fun beginning Electric flier Heres want list came up An 035 motor equivalent using six-cell battery packs wingspan could cut typical wood lengths36 48 incheswithout lot waste 98 Model Aviation Cut up plans lay out sections built-up parts building board cover tflem wltfl waxea paper Higni uiue copy plan parts templates old file folders cut out wing loading around 12 oz per sq ft less use lighter planes slope soaring after taking off props model should look like specific full-scale airplane want landing gear touch-and-goes want use model takeoffs ground Easy build rebuild Easy take long trips load piece small car Easy load reload battery pack Simple fly can relax Smooth-flying windy days Access radio motor controls Whoa Could achieve model9 decided build few find right compromise time article written six Chic-Ah-Dees built no two alike variations shown plans can choose sound like fun Theyre fun Heres rundown options motor mounting varies different builders like new Sonic-tronics #160 motor mount bolted rear firewall mber1992 99 Left The nose block laminated three cross-grained pieces V6 balsa sheet strength Right Oversize 396-sheet fillets dressed tidier size shaped drum sander Above The fuselage clamped front rear stick formers 3 4 being inserted Right Detachable hatches opening servos backyard small-field flier can fly close see plane Left The tail feathers ready sanding covering hinging needed give 10 angle incidence glued fuselage longerons stabilizers formation plate sanded taper Type Semiscale Electric Wingspan 52 inches Recommended motor size type 035 Astro Elite geared cobalt six-cell battery pack Number RC channels recommended 3 rudder elevator motor control Expected flying weight 37 ounces Type construction Built-up Type covering/finish recommended Lighter weight plastic films UltraCote Solarfilm EconoKote etc Balsarite wing rib bottoms edges wing can mounted either /16 dowel-tongue front plastic bolt rear conventional rubberband method tail like Cessnas either civilian model military L-19 Birddog Construction General Think light Bud Litethat might make heavy Keep models weight control minimum counts Heres accomplished Chic-Ah-Dee Covering Use lighter plastics UltraCote Solarfilm EconoKote equivalentno fabrics no paint Small servos like Airtronics 94831 Kyosho s auto-cutoff Jomar s SM5 controller Selected woodfrom Balsa USA After install corner gusset take one-inch sanding drum Dremel FreeWheeler grind radius Dont use tail wheel youre allergic CyA cyano acrylate glue use itbut careful select right kind Some CyAs can produce weak joints because dont permeate wood else fails try little sanding want use softer woods lighter glues rear structure wing tips dont worry about heavier woods glues area forward center-of-gravity Use strong wood spars longerons front around crash zones Use Trexler Balloon Wheels #8 Dave Browns 2-in wheels cut half Study plans see what templates youll need make Glue file-folder material back plans over 100 Model Aviation NGPLAN4 p - AX YI1- EVSTABILiZER__- /4 1/4______ MODEL AVIATION CNNINKED PLANS BY JOE DEMARCO local hobby shon Left quick-release battery pack attached hatch cover rubberbands open hooks Note lip front wire latch rear securing hatch fuselage Center Four nylon nose gear blocks attach one-piece wire landing gear its ply mount Right nose block has laminated carved Full-Size Plans Available Page 178 j ELEAATTTARIC IDA RETCH HASHPLC -/ SDA 5050AL RAMS DOS ODD MADE EDDORWING ER ION MACERIADDOLSO SOEST MODED Sf15 BALSACD DOLED TAIL SEESSfM DODD SIDESADDED TAIL PLATESTEED STAB ES RD DIODES DPI ODODS DRAINC/PS LANDING SEAR DDDLSAITO DIDIMESO CS DDTCEI RDDIIRIC HIRE WINS TIPSHEET DREAD PLCWINDSCREEN C H H 10P L CLISH RADIO -CI CABIN TOPHATCH AD LITE ELDCR2 ELYMOTOR 5000 group templatesA6 /16 /32 I/ 030 careful cut line Feel free modify fit necessary Locate center-of-gravity CG 2/2 behind leading edge wing up s/g forward point Make model nose-heavy first few flights remove weight acquire feel airplane Carry big battery pack directly CC way changing battery packs wont affect balance Use centerline fuselage center longeron reference angle incidence stabilizer can positive 10 angle makes model fly tail-high also changes thrust angle kicking nose down wing positive 20 angle centerline its positive 10 angle stabilizer produces flat glide Use Robart incidence meter available final check can also use incidence meter check warps wing stabilizer Set elevator rudder full throw test flights one-half throw way Use experienced test pilot dont let him take over resetting control throws listen opinion use own judgment too like 1 total leftand-right throw 1 total up down geared 035 motor provides adequate power use power Chic-Ah-Dee becomes sportyitll hang prop instead stalling Use 10 x 7 10 x 6 propeller battery packs can either five-cell six-cell using mAh rating choice length flights depends fly condition batteries Whether use bona fide speed controller simply rely on/off switch depends flying style thought couldnt live state-of-the-art speed control on/off switch worked out fine Wing wing stab light dared build sure check wing warping attach covering mber 1992 101 COB 3/HH HOLDS LDH.SOROOORI DODO1 OPTIONAL L-19 TAIL PATTERNS MILITARY VERSION C ASTND MODEL AVIATION CHIC-AH- DEE OESISNEO ST ERNIE AEPWORTB INREO PLANS BY JOE SEMARCO DESERDSD o DM PLAA Left Wing rib stack being shaped stack secured pins Note rib template bottom Right ribs spar webbing wing bolt locator dowel installed wing ready accept bottom sheeting Right The gentle dihedral permits use one-piece bottom wing sheeting fly very strong winds reduce 13% airfoil 10% 11% thinner airfoil will penetrate much better thicker gives better performance may want saw notches gussets trailing edge instead gluing shown plan also may want either reinforce double tip ribs Its important use webbing shown correct dihedral raise wing tip five inches above worktable place opposite wing flat tables surface Before sheeting bottom wing center finish enough fuselage can mount wing hold-down tongue sure install dowel correct angle far enough wing held securely Allow assembly dry overnight wing fuselage /16 shim added bottom sheeting Use /16-sq spruce spars /16-sq balsa geodetic bracing Angle tips downward like Hoemer-style wing tips think helps Chic-Ah-Dee fly slowly turn tip stalling sheeting 3-in area top front center wing youll need join pieces center rest center sheeting can installed crosswise piece having cut center strengthens wing addition fiberglass Use Balsarite bottoms ribs Iron plastic covering onto perimeter onto ribs Fuselage Build both sides over plan using waxed paper separate halves Remove sides plan sand carefully Join sides together rear Install former 1 front Build frames 2 3 4 Mount landing gear parts Open fuselage insert frames 2 3 4 Fit install remaining top bottom crossmembers Insert tail plates Add longerons between cabin stabilizer Note horizontal stabilizer base positive 10 angle main base part Taper piece /16 sheet part mount fuselage two hatches detachable Fasten hatches closed screws tongue-and-latch wire system nose block three pieces 6 balsa sheet laminated shaped top cowling can 030 paper A2 plywood Feel free recut templates plan better fit model version has probably taken subtle differences now Make gussets /16 sheeting Cut grain along hypotenuse grind away excess material drum sander Dremel tool Vertical horizontal stabilizers Construction conventional sure use double application glue joints Also dont forget sand well 102 Model Aviation e Note downward angle Hoerner-style wing tips use reinforcing gussets webbing Left completed wing ready covering Geodetic arrangement center-section crossmembers greatly strengthens structure Right Glue front locator piece assembly wing fitted fuselage thin stock used stabilizers made difficult install hinges youre using soft wood parts installing hinges will easier first reinforce wood add gussets Another solution use cloth hinges type installed CyA use hinges made iron-on plastic covering sure check warping covering stabilizers Finishing Cessnas can seen small airports should able find least example copy used overall color arrowhead decoration highly contrasting color method quick simple also looks realistic Flying Go back read about angle incidence control throw settings subsection called General like plane flies tail-high quick controls first thing noticed about Chic-Ah-Dee picked up tail giving instant rudder control So much worries about mean stubborn tail-draggers want aware though torque turn left havent put too much downthrust Chic-Ah-Dee will fly off herself weight battery pack low fuselage straight loops become little difficult rolls great theyre rudder-only Though didnt design model aerobatics mind its turned out fun lots throw control surfaces need sedate trainer cut down control throw settings favorite maneuver touch-and-goes other antic fly around perimeter field low level field known Woodchuck Patrol Chic-Ah-Dee seems have invented low slow tight turns can keep model close enough see enjoy angled-down wing tips thick airfoil both contribute stability Unlike some small planes Chic-Ah-Dee wont fly too fast big question am always asked long will fly answer depends several factors 1 strength batteries 2 Flying technique go way up cut off glide down youll get about 10 minutes fly wide open low left-hand pattern youll get about 5 minutes 3 amount drag plane An 035 motor 6-cell battery pack ideal choice longer flights An 05 motor will give out sooner Chic-Ah-Dee climbs out like gas-powered 10- 15-size model 035 motor 105 x 6 prop turning 5800 rpm pull 37 ounces plane thats hardly surprising After climbout leveled off fed some down trim watched model track Chic-Ah-Dee already seemed like old friends Shed whisper Try some turnsIll show youand did Later flock real chickadees flew heading florida Chic-Ah-Dee seemed intent making 1800 turn follow its kin almost lost usually build four-stroke-powered models 40 80 size range getting down smaller Electrics has quite experience Mostly its fun no messy hassle low slow turns close-in flying touch-and-goes Electric has come long way its finally about Whether youre just starting out world silent flight well acquainted its advantages what say cobalt 035 six 900-mAh cells light high-wing scalelike model called Chic-Ab-Dee ember 1992 103 Left The aft part wing attached fuselage 10-24 mounting bolt Right bare-bones model weighed 18 ounces pilot wheels pushrods two servos installed Flying weight 37 oz Left broken prop got way touch-and-slams springy landing gear Right Put lots throw control surfaces cut er loose aerobatics Chic-Ah-Dee seems have invented tight cornering