COMBAT Charlie Johnson THERE lot ways go competing combat events two feature models month opposite ends sophistication spectrum Monoboom FAI probably complicated combat designs Tantrum FAI about simplest thing around Monoboom family models designed Mike Hoffelt compromises nothing pursuit maximum performance use models anything less potent motor available conservative flying style exercise missing point Tantrum design Phil Cartier isnt ultimate performer like Monoboom although its no slouch turns wound out level practical combat model happy cruising around 75 mph 100 mph forgiving allows almost mind off flight control Tantrum comes door box ready fly about hour motor mounts tail need epoxied controls hooked up parts either painted covered Monoboom also comes box lot pieces Take look picture kit resting building board About 20 hours later youll looking ready-to-fly model thats fun begins Since Tantrum almost ready go out box first air stock Fox 15 10% nitro fuel Taipan 7-4 prop pulls along leisurely 75 mph 1012 minutes 3 ounces fuel Nice relaxing way spend afternoon cruising around sky buzzing ground feeding just precise amount control weave out intri cate patterns mind Put ear plugs Monoboom motor Rossi course should run 60% nitro clipped 7-4 Taipan reworked subjects months flight tests Mike Ilottelts Monoboom FAI left Phil Cartiers Tantrum FAI right probablycouldntfind two models manydifferences asthesetwo display PS both survived infamous Johnson Torture Test wood noise unreal pitman will eights loops Violent switchbacks wiggles happy release model since exhaust U-turns way life model duct gives him full benefit 25000 rpm become addicting Now Monoboom isnt Flying model full-time job Continued page 124 May 1980 43 Phil Cartiers new AHF Iow Iomoas KIT mob above shows assembled plane goes together like old 1O gliders-slip wing tail slot Wing held tape since bellcrank mounts directly body Photo below shows three major parts kit take several contestthis way assemblethem ltsaves space Plane comes wing tail covered body painted Visible thewing cutout isthe 2 in.wide wing saddle Model readytoflyat 24 oz v - I thA column MarK misn makes mis sucmlon-reeo venturi conversion Fox 36 needle valve spray bar holds place Note gasket Fox venturi restricted about 1/16 improve fuel draw AMA Slow Combat K rudEr UE C dl EU uaisa RIEEbW * Machine cut selected balsa ply* * Attractive molded canopy* . * 5132 die pre-fomied gear* * Complete hardware package* b-lIZ lbs * Rolled full size p lan Isometrics*40 50 * Illustrated step-bystep instructions* - -.u...Ol RIC An aircraft style grace beautiful V tailed machine designed Sunday sport flyer Du Bro Mixer controls tail surfaces performance outstanding Like sister-ship Executive structure mostly balsa 114 siding absorbs rioors active practice Youll like way parts fit Its good kit value real performer beautiful bird fly DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED OItp crates engines name knows got tangled up free flight guys Korea ended Active duty Air Force subsequent jobs didnt allow active competi tion However kept hand marginally active flier ever since kept up things through magazines visiting hobby shops trips flying sites occasional contest Ross knows what like official paid official 1953 Plymouth Inter nationals sole stunt judge last Andrews Field meets Chief stunt judge first East Coast FAI Stunt Eliminations early sixties guys 1961 Willow Grove Natswhere publisher Wheeley FF Events Director Ross FF Power Events Director Wed like quote Ross love aviation love model airplanes love modelers have enduring friends among modeling community memories endure too As must have noted various com ments official section maga zine corrosive issue optional versus compulsory magazine has risen yet again have something say should also know writer reduced work week basis full retirement perhaps far off what eventually transpires will affect him anyway should therefore obvious what now says weight ed way other Unfortunately reader has never benefit complete facts What need know serious consideration effect magazine optional between 70 75% members said would take required will same Heres simple math 25% readers take magazine budget would decreased 15000 times $800 $120000 annually Say $10000 month translates reduction number pages per issuea minimum 24 maximum 32 pages less Look April issue Deleted contents would include Openers Letters Brad Powers CG Normans Tigercat Alpha RC Pits Pendulum Fairey Long Range Monoplane Robinson drawings some Musee de lAir mini mum maximum would include FAWF Combat condensation what remains Clark page instead two Now know what people really talking aboutand perhaps whyin terms optional magazine No further comment Letters Editor continued page 8 busted airplanes un-built kits enjoy dont join clubs tho go watch have card license have great time down sunshine Tho try stay current heart old planes older modelsthese predictable Everyone loves Old timer bit have memories good times good flights friendsand sometimes rare fullscale birds flew briefly out lives miss May fly forever directing attention Bill Noonans great Fokker Universal MA stirred spirit keep seeing thingsboth model full-scale two synonymous Like flash-backs huge OX-5-powered hi-winged open-seat Travelaires big robust Stearmans romantic what nots dropping down out nowhere sideslipping final little field rippling across open sea broom-sage settle gas-up find out just pilots good could never tell just big planes quit flying shifted weight wings wheels hardly realize have known 50 years modeling pleasure remember first taste modeling through Model Airplane League America First successful flights little Wanner kitsboxes packed neatly marked Out attractive red yellow black indoor models flew well tracked around like U-Control Now have much nothing can replace old dreams Yes modeling does bring back past. am putting away pins paste now evening sun slanting low southwest can feel chill evening breeze stealing Old Tampa Bay what memories come back hoping moments rebirth through glue tube patient hands Dont see coming Clyde Wiley 6912 N 21st Street Tampa FL 33610 happy publish letterand regret could include beautiful things Clydes buddy oilot passed away recently dtfflcult him operate much impressed large stable ofnumerous very beautifulRCjobs colored pix Clyde showed us dont Tampa area guys look him up think him great guy knowand fly CL Combat/Johnson continued page 43 much faster tighter Tantrum equal power Tantrum competitive against anything world Monoboom really exhibition plane designed dazzle friends competitors 13 ounce weight Monoboom versus 15 Tantrum biggest difference violence level two models Theres no problem assembling Tantrum other models marketed C artier since theyre almost-ready-to-go genuine lap models properly build Monoboom requires build ing board bought table local restaurant covered Cellotex thought table flatter turned out sol shimmed up Cellotex scrap sheets balsa just kept moving adding until everything perfectly flat kit instruction book shows construct angled block used support trailing edge during construction used some wood screws hold board block Cellotex together instruction booklet Monoboom really loaded lots good ideas building techniques An example something simple often overlooked recommendation pins wedge-headed pins made great chisels split balsa sheeting end end went out found appropriate type pins thanks gentle taper sharp point no longer have problem Back flying impressions Tantrum never becomes full-time job flying lot power nose Id say about jhe best low altitude model Ive flown whether 100 mph backed off 75 mph model gives confidence go little lower Monoboom once breaks gives Great Train Robberies Stolen Amens PA locked car Amens Department Store Red/white/blue Aeromaster 7-channel 2-stick 05 Blackhead 60 large flight box 12V bat tery starter power panelalso 5-channel re ceiver Kraft servos K&B 35 RC Nobler kit Excalibur kit miscellaneous planes balsa Amens Police Department 1-71 7885-1401 owner Dave Lant RD 1 Box 43C Nichols NY 1407499-3144 Stolen Canoga Park CA Bill Evans Aircraft $16000 radio equipment well known planes like Simitars Astronscleaned out Bill Evans 208251z Roscoe Blvd Canoga Park CA 91306 213-3444491 124 Model Aviation $6495 MONOBOOM FAITANTRUM FAI Price$2600 furnish covering & adhesive$3500 furnish adhesive Weight 13-14 os. heavy-duty model like weighed almost 14 oz ready-to-fly Top 112 mph high pitch prop 103 Speed mph prop normal flying 7-4 Taipan Cut 6W Crash little Best advice protect Resis- investment tance Mfr Mike Hoffelt 1021 Sapphire St San Diego CA 92109 incentive get little crazier comparison two planes given table elsewhere column third model marketed Cartier appeared doorstep recently Probably practical innovation far As picture shows almost-ready-to-fly Slow Combat Itll remind old lOt gliders stick wing tail through slots body Thats model too MonoKote should cut away tail epoxied place wing can taped place since controls hooked body wing doesnt take pull Assembly still takes hour two because have epoxy tail tape wing add things like motor tank put loops leadouts bolt elevator horn Flying weight very respectable 24 ounces Fox 36 metal outboard tank Reinforcing tape something very strong best used secure wing body two inch wide plywood shoulder gives lot support area Time will tell reliable set may take dowel key hold things alignment would removable wing great transporting model wing could shifted slightly body different trim Possibly inside 15 oz ready-to-fly Fully adjustable 75-100 mph depending nitro content Approx 5 mph slower Monoboom same power plant & prop over 100 mph regardless prop/motor lot Monoboom less Voodoo Phil Cattier Box 300A RD #2 Palmyra PA 17078 wing windy days etc As mentioned controls outside wing saves lot time building models wing usually part gets torn up first combat match theres real plus being able replace wing right flying field best way Ive found hook up lines use Monoline buttons bellcrank eyelets bolted bellcrank Make loops end flying lines youre really paranoid about breaking line can double up loop using some 018 music wire inside loop Bend music wire around 3/32 drill braided flying line around sure wrap copper wire rather solder control line speed section AMA nile book has some methods making up loops Mark Smith sent couple venturis makes Fox 36 improve fuel draw brass tube restricts venturi size about 1/16 spray bar holds venturi place places enough tension unit seal gasket havent tried setup yet Mark claims really helps steady run very slight loss power Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham St San Diego CA 92109 U FOR RIG T ROLL DI CONNEC THIS WI E IAONN CT XL4IaIk OWNCORRECTION March 1980 issue page 114 Dave Herbert provided additional drawings article published December 1979 Add Dual Controls Transmitter showed circuitry allowing airplane roll ________________________________ right instead left Unfortunately 2-color overlaywas erroron righthand figure corrected drawing reproduced now properconnection made pin No1 No 2 appropriate stick pot regret convenience interested readers contI*e airframes MOIIOBOOM AMA $2800 VIONOBOOM FAK 2800 MOIOBOOM FAIRA 2400 ..IrJaPmRomR 250 130 WELT YQlIYIP] JIEJF1ipu~Jg]u7 L P0 BOX 99774eSAN DIEGOOCAUF U 92109 PHONE 714-4851984 126 Model Aviation RUBBER STRIP FAt RUBBER ENDORSED BY BEST US RUBBER FLIERS MADE IN US SIZES 1/4 3/16 1 183/32 1/16 1mm THICK 042 SPOOLED GROSS WEIGHT 1 POUND PRICE -$1000 PER SPOOL PPD IN US ADDITIONAL SPOOLS $950 NEW PIRELLI SIZES 6mm 5mm 4mm BY 1mm PRICE $1400 PER HANK PPD IN US ADDITIONAL HANKS $1350 SOLE US DISTRIBUTOR AND WORLD WIDE SALES F Al Model Supply PO Box 3957 Torrance CA 90510
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/05
Page Numbers: 43, 124, 126
COMBAT Charlie Johnson THERE lot ways go competing combat events two feature models month opposite ends sophistication spectrum Monoboom FAI probably complicated combat designs Tantrum FAI about simplest thing around Monoboom family models designed Mike Hoffelt compromises nothing pursuit maximum performance use models anything less potent motor available conservative flying style exercise missing point Tantrum design Phil Cartier isnt ultimate performer like Monoboom although its no slouch turns wound out level practical combat model happy cruising around 75 mph 100 mph forgiving allows almost mind off flight control Tantrum comes door box ready fly about hour motor mounts tail need epoxied controls hooked up parts either painted covered Monoboom also comes box lot pieces Take look picture kit resting building board About 20 hours later youll looking ready-to-fly model thats fun begins Since Tantrum almost ready go out box first air stock Fox 15 10% nitro fuel Taipan 7-4 prop pulls along leisurely 75 mph 1012 minutes 3 ounces fuel Nice relaxing way spend afternoon cruising around sky buzzing ground feeding just precise amount control weave out intri cate patterns mind Put ear plugs Monoboom motor Rossi course should run 60% nitro clipped 7-4 Taipan reworked subjects months flight tests Mike Ilottelts Monoboom FAI left Phil Cartiers Tantrum FAI right probablycouldntfind two models manydifferences asthesetwo display PS both survived infamous Johnson Torture Test wood noise unreal pitman will eights loops Violent switchbacks wiggles happy release model since exhaust U-turns way life model duct gives him full benefit 25000 rpm become addicting Now Monoboom isnt Flying model full-time job Continued page 124 May 1980 43 Phil Cartiers new AHF Iow Iomoas KIT mob above shows assembled plane goes together like old 1O gliders-slip wing tail slot Wing held tape since bellcrank mounts directly body Photo below shows three major parts kit take several contestthis way assemblethem ltsaves space Plane comes wing tail covered body painted Visible thewing cutout isthe 2 in.wide wing saddle Model readytoflyat 24 oz v - I thA column MarK misn makes mis sucmlon-reeo venturi conversion Fox 36 needle valve spray bar holds place Note gasket Fox venturi restricted about 1/16 improve fuel draw AMA Slow Combat K rudEr UE C dl EU uaisa RIEEbW * Machine cut selected balsa ply* * Attractive molded canopy* . * 5132 die pre-fomied gear* * Complete hardware package* b-lIZ lbs * Rolled full size p lan Isometrics*40 50 * Illustrated step-bystep instructions* - -.u...Ol RIC An aircraft style grace beautiful V tailed machine designed Sunday sport flyer Du Bro Mixer controls tail surfaces performance outstanding Like sister-ship Executive structure mostly balsa 114 siding absorbs rioors active practice Youll like way parts fit Its good kit value real performer beautiful bird fly DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED OItp crates engines name knows got tangled up free flight guys Korea ended Active duty Air Force subsequent jobs didnt allow active competi tion However kept hand marginally active flier ever since kept up things through magazines visiting hobby shops trips flying sites occasional contest Ross knows what like official paid official 1953 Plymouth Inter nationals sole stunt judge last Andrews Field meets Chief stunt judge first East Coast FAI Stunt Eliminations early sixties guys 1961 Willow Grove Natswhere publisher Wheeley FF Events Director Ross FF Power Events Director Wed like quote Ross love aviation love model airplanes love modelers have enduring friends among modeling community memories endure too As must have noted various com ments official section maga zine corrosive issue optional versus compulsory magazine has risen yet again have something say should also know writer reduced work week basis full retirement perhaps far off what eventually transpires will affect him anyway should therefore obvious what now says weight ed way other Unfortunately reader has never benefit complete facts What need know serious consideration effect magazine optional between 70 75% members said would take required will same Heres simple math 25% readers take magazine budget would decreased 15000 times $800 $120000 annually Say $10000 month translates reduction number pages per issuea minimum 24 maximum 32 pages less Look April issue Deleted contents would include Openers Letters Brad Powers CG Normans Tigercat Alpha RC Pits Pendulum Fairey Long Range Monoplane Robinson drawings some Musee de lAir mini mum maximum would include FAWF Combat condensation what remains Clark page instead two Now know what people really talking aboutand perhaps whyin terms optional magazine No further comment Letters Editor continued page 8 busted airplanes un-built kits enjoy dont join clubs tho go watch have card license have great time down sunshine Tho try stay current heart old planes older modelsthese predictable Everyone loves Old timer bit have memories good times good flights friendsand sometimes rare fullscale birds flew briefly out lives miss May fly forever directing attention Bill Noonans great Fokker Universal MA stirred spirit keep seeing thingsboth model full-scale two synonymous Like flash-backs huge OX-5-powered hi-winged open-seat Travelaires big robust Stearmans romantic what nots dropping down out nowhere sideslipping final little field rippling across open sea broom-sage settle gas-up find out just pilots good could never tell just big planes quit flying shifted weight wings wheels hardly realize have known 50 years modeling pleasure remember first taste modeling through Model Airplane League America First successful flights little Wanner kitsboxes packed neatly marked Out attractive red yellow black indoor models flew well tracked around like U-Control Now have much nothing can replace old dreams Yes modeling does bring back past. am putting away pins paste now evening sun slanting low southwest can feel chill evening breeze stealing Old Tampa Bay what memories come back hoping moments rebirth through glue tube patient hands Dont see coming Clyde Wiley 6912 N 21st Street Tampa FL 33610 happy publish letterand regret could include beautiful things Clydes buddy oilot passed away recently dtfflcult him operate much impressed large stable ofnumerous very beautifulRCjobs colored pix Clyde showed us dont Tampa area guys look him up think him great guy knowand fly CL Combat/Johnson continued page 43 much faster tighter Tantrum equal power Tantrum competitive against anything world Monoboom really exhibition plane designed dazzle friends competitors 13 ounce weight Monoboom versus 15 Tantrum biggest difference violence level two models Theres no problem assembling Tantrum other models marketed C artier since theyre almost-ready-to-go genuine lap models properly build Monoboom requires build ing board bought table local restaurant covered Cellotex thought table flatter turned out sol shimmed up Cellotex scrap sheets balsa just kept moving adding until everything perfectly flat kit instruction book shows construct angled block used support trailing edge during construction used some wood screws hold board block Cellotex together instruction booklet Monoboom really loaded lots good ideas building techniques An example something simple often overlooked recommendation pins wedge-headed pins made great chisels split balsa sheeting end end went out found appropriate type pins thanks gentle taper sharp point no longer have problem Back flying impressions Tantrum never becomes full-time job flying lot power nose Id say about jhe best low altitude model Ive flown whether 100 mph backed off 75 mph model gives confidence go little lower Monoboom once breaks gives Great Train Robberies Stolen Amens PA locked car Amens Department Store Red/white/blue Aeromaster 7-channel 2-stick 05 Blackhead 60 large flight box 12V bat tery starter power panelalso 5-channel re ceiver Kraft servos K&B 35 RC Nobler kit Excalibur kit miscellaneous planes balsa Amens Police Department 1-71 7885-1401 owner Dave Lant RD 1 Box 43C Nichols NY 1407499-3144 Stolen Canoga Park CA Bill Evans Aircraft $16000 radio equipment well known planes like Simitars Astronscleaned out Bill Evans 208251z Roscoe Blvd Canoga Park CA 91306 213-3444491 124 Model Aviation $6495 MONOBOOM FAITANTRUM FAI Price$2600 furnish covering & adhesive$3500 furnish adhesive Weight 13-14 os. heavy-duty model like weighed almost 14 oz ready-to-fly Top 112 mph high pitch prop 103 Speed mph prop normal flying 7-4 Taipan Cut 6W Crash little Best advice protect Resis- investment tance Mfr Mike Hoffelt 1021 Sapphire St San Diego CA 92109 incentive get little crazier comparison two planes given table elsewhere column third model marketed Cartier appeared doorstep recently Probably practical innovation far As picture shows almost-ready-to-fly Slow Combat Itll remind old lOt gliders stick wing tail through slots body Thats model too MonoKote should cut away tail epoxied place wing can taped place since controls hooked body wing doesnt take pull Assembly still takes hour two because have epoxy tail tape wing add things like motor tank put loops leadouts bolt elevator horn Flying weight very respectable 24 ounces Fox 36 metal outboard tank Reinforcing tape something very strong best used secure wing body two inch wide plywood shoulder gives lot support area Time will tell reliable set may take dowel key hold things alignment would removable wing great transporting model wing could shifted slightly body different trim Possibly inside 15 oz ready-to-fly Fully adjustable 75-100 mph depending nitro content Approx 5 mph slower Monoboom same power plant & prop over 100 mph regardless prop/motor lot Monoboom less Voodoo Phil Cattier Box 300A RD #2 Palmyra PA 17078 wing windy days etc As mentioned controls outside wing saves lot time building models wing usually part gets torn up first combat match theres real plus being able replace wing right flying field best way Ive found hook up lines use Monoline buttons bellcrank eyelets bolted bellcrank Make loops end flying lines youre really paranoid about breaking line can double up loop using some 018 music wire inside loop Bend music wire around 3/32 drill braided flying line around sure wrap copper wire rather solder control line speed section AMA nile book has some methods making up loops Mark Smith sent couple venturis makes Fox 36 improve fuel draw brass tube restricts venturi size about 1/16 spray bar holds venturi place places enough tension unit seal gasket havent tried setup yet Mark claims really helps steady run very slight loss power Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham St San Diego CA 92109 U FOR RIG T ROLL DI CONNEC THIS WI E IAONN CT XL4IaIk OWNCORRECTION March 1980 issue page 114 Dave Herbert provided additional drawings article published December 1979 Add Dual Controls Transmitter showed circuitry allowing airplane roll ________________________________ right instead left Unfortunately 2-color overlaywas erroron righthand figure corrected drawing reproduced now properconnection made pin No1 No 2 appropriate stick pot regret convenience interested readers contI*e airframes MOIIOBOOM AMA $2800 VIONOBOOM FAK 2800 MOIOBOOM FAIRA 2400 ..IrJaPmRomR 250 130 WELT YQlIYIP] JIEJF1ipu~Jg]u7 L P0 BOX 99774eSAN DIEGOOCAUF U 92109 PHONE 714-4851984 126 Model Aviation RUBBER STRIP FAt RUBBER ENDORSED BY BEST US RUBBER FLIERS MADE IN US SIZES 1/4 3/16 1 183/32 1/16 1mm THICK 042 SPOOLED GROSS WEIGHT 1 POUND PRICE -$1000 PER SPOOL PPD IN US ADDITIONAL SPOOLS $950 NEW PIRELLI SIZES 6mm 5mm 4mm BY 1mm PRICE $1400 PER HANK PPD IN US ADDITIONAL HANKS $1350 SOLE US DISTRIBUTOR AND WORLD WIDE SALES F Al Model Supply PO Box 3957 Torrance CA 90510
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/05
Page Numbers: 43, 124, 126
COMBAT Charlie Johnson THERE lot ways go competing combat events two feature models month opposite ends sophistication spectrum Monoboom FAI probably complicated combat designs Tantrum FAI about simplest thing around Monoboom family models designed Mike Hoffelt compromises nothing pursuit maximum performance use models anything less potent motor available conservative flying style exercise missing point Tantrum design Phil Cartier isnt ultimate performer like Monoboom although its no slouch turns wound out level practical combat model happy cruising around 75 mph 100 mph forgiving allows almost mind off flight control Tantrum comes door box ready fly about hour motor mounts tail need epoxied controls hooked up parts either painted covered Monoboom also comes box lot pieces Take look picture kit resting building board About 20 hours later youll looking ready-to-fly model thats fun begins Since Tantrum almost ready go out box first air stock Fox 15 10% nitro fuel Taipan 7-4 prop pulls along leisurely 75 mph 1012 minutes 3 ounces fuel Nice relaxing way spend afternoon cruising around sky buzzing ground feeding just precise amount control weave out intri cate patterns mind Put ear plugs Monoboom motor Rossi course should run 60% nitro clipped 7-4 Taipan reworked subjects months flight tests Mike Ilottelts Monoboom FAI left Phil Cartiers Tantrum FAI right probablycouldntfind two models manydifferences asthesetwo display PS both survived infamous Johnson Torture Test wood noise unreal pitman will eights loops Violent switchbacks wiggles happy release model since exhaust U-turns way life model duct gives him full benefit 25000 rpm become addicting Now Monoboom isnt Flying model full-time job Continued page 124 May 1980 43 Phil Cartiers new AHF Iow Iomoas KIT mob above shows assembled plane goes together like old 1O gliders-slip wing tail slot Wing held tape since bellcrank mounts directly body Photo below shows three major parts kit take several contestthis way assemblethem ltsaves space Plane comes wing tail covered body painted Visible thewing cutout isthe 2 in.wide wing saddle Model readytoflyat 24 oz v - I thA column MarK misn makes mis sucmlon-reeo venturi conversion Fox 36 needle valve spray bar holds place Note gasket Fox venturi restricted about 1/16 improve fuel draw AMA Slow Combat K rudEr UE C dl EU uaisa RIEEbW * Machine cut selected balsa ply* * Attractive molded canopy* . * 5132 die pre-fomied gear* * Complete hardware package* b-lIZ lbs * Rolled full size p lan Isometrics*40 50 * Illustrated step-bystep instructions* - -.u...Ol RIC An aircraft style grace beautiful V tailed machine designed Sunday sport flyer Du Bro Mixer controls tail surfaces performance outstanding Like sister-ship Executive structure mostly balsa 114 siding absorbs rioors active practice Youll like way parts fit Its good kit value real performer beautiful bird fly DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED OItp crates engines name knows got tangled up free flight guys Korea ended Active duty Air Force subsequent jobs didnt allow active competi tion However kept hand marginally active flier ever since kept up things through magazines visiting hobby shops trips flying sites occasional contest Ross knows what like official paid official 1953 Plymouth Inter nationals sole stunt judge last Andrews Field meets Chief stunt judge first East Coast FAI Stunt Eliminations early sixties guys 1961 Willow Grove Natswhere publisher Wheeley FF Events Director Ross FF Power Events Director Wed like quote Ross love aviation love model airplanes love modelers have enduring friends among modeling community memories endure too As must have noted various com ments official section maga zine corrosive issue optional versus compulsory magazine has risen yet again have something say should also know writer reduced work week basis full retirement perhaps far off what eventually transpires will affect him anyway should therefore obvious what now says weight ed way other Unfortunately reader has never benefit complete facts What need know serious consideration effect magazine optional between 70 75% members said would take required will same Heres simple math 25% readers take magazine budget would decreased 15000 times $800 $120000 annually Say $10000 month translates reduction number pages per issuea minimum 24 maximum 32 pages less Look April issue Deleted contents would include Openers Letters Brad Powers CG Normans Tigercat Alpha RC Pits Pendulum Fairey Long Range Monoplane Robinson drawings some Musee de lAir mini mum maximum would include FAWF Combat condensation what remains Clark page instead two Now know what people really talking aboutand perhaps whyin terms optional magazine No further comment Letters Editor continued page 8 busted airplanes un-built kits enjoy dont join clubs tho go watch have card license have great time down sunshine Tho try stay current heart old planes older modelsthese predictable Everyone loves Old timer bit have memories good times good flights friendsand sometimes rare fullscale birds flew briefly out lives miss May fly forever directing attention Bill Noonans great Fokker Universal MA stirred spirit keep seeing thingsboth model full-scale two synonymous Like flash-backs huge OX-5-powered hi-winged open-seat Travelaires big robust Stearmans romantic what nots dropping down out nowhere sideslipping final little field rippling across open sea broom-sage settle gas-up find out just pilots good could never tell just big planes quit flying shifted weight wings wheels hardly realize have known 50 years modeling pleasure remember first taste modeling through Model Airplane League America First successful flights little Wanner kitsboxes packed neatly marked Out attractive red yellow black indoor models flew well tracked around like U-Control Now have much nothing can replace old dreams Yes modeling does bring back past. am putting away pins paste now evening sun slanting low southwest can feel chill evening breeze stealing Old Tampa Bay what memories come back hoping moments rebirth through glue tube patient hands Dont see coming Clyde Wiley 6912 N 21st Street Tampa FL 33610 happy publish letterand regret could include beautiful things Clydes buddy oilot passed away recently dtfflcult him operate much impressed large stable ofnumerous very beautifulRCjobs colored pix Clyde showed us dont Tampa area guys look him up think him great guy knowand fly CL Combat/Johnson continued page 43 much faster tighter Tantrum equal power Tantrum competitive against anything world Monoboom really exhibition plane designed dazzle friends competitors 13 ounce weight Monoboom versus 15 Tantrum biggest difference violence level two models Theres no problem assembling Tantrum other models marketed C artier since theyre almost-ready-to-go genuine lap models properly build Monoboom requires build ing board bought table local restaurant covered Cellotex thought table flatter turned out sol shimmed up Cellotex scrap sheets balsa just kept moving adding until everything perfectly flat kit instruction book shows construct angled block used support trailing edge during construction used some wood screws hold board block Cellotex together instruction booklet Monoboom really loaded lots good ideas building techniques An example something simple often overlooked recommendation pins wedge-headed pins made great chisels split balsa sheeting end end went out found appropriate type pins thanks gentle taper sharp point no longer have problem Back flying impressions Tantrum never becomes full-time job flying lot power nose Id say about jhe best low altitude model Ive flown whether 100 mph backed off 75 mph model gives confidence go little lower Monoboom once breaks gives Great Train Robberies Stolen Amens PA locked car Amens Department Store Red/white/blue Aeromaster 7-channel 2-stick 05 Blackhead 60 large flight box 12V bat tery starter power panelalso 5-channel re ceiver Kraft servos K&B 35 RC Nobler kit Excalibur kit miscellaneous planes balsa Amens Police Department 1-71 7885-1401 owner Dave Lant RD 1 Box 43C Nichols NY 1407499-3144 Stolen Canoga Park CA Bill Evans Aircraft $16000 radio equipment well known planes like Simitars Astronscleaned out Bill Evans 208251z Roscoe Blvd Canoga Park CA 91306 213-3444491 124 Model Aviation $6495 MONOBOOM FAITANTRUM FAI Price$2600 furnish covering & adhesive$3500 furnish adhesive Weight 13-14 os. heavy-duty model like weighed almost 14 oz ready-to-fly Top 112 mph high pitch prop 103 Speed mph prop normal flying 7-4 Taipan Cut 6W Crash little Best advice protect Resis- investment tance Mfr Mike Hoffelt 1021 Sapphire St San Diego CA 92109 incentive get little crazier comparison two planes given table elsewhere column third model marketed Cartier appeared doorstep recently Probably practical innovation far As picture shows almost-ready-to-fly Slow Combat Itll remind old lOt gliders stick wing tail through slots body Thats model too MonoKote should cut away tail epoxied place wing can taped place since controls hooked body wing doesnt take pull Assembly still takes hour two because have epoxy tail tape wing add things like motor tank put loops leadouts bolt elevator horn Flying weight very respectable 24 ounces Fox 36 metal outboard tank Reinforcing tape something very strong best used secure wing body two inch wide plywood shoulder gives lot support area Time will tell reliable set may take dowel key hold things alignment would removable wing great transporting model wing could shifted slightly body different trim Possibly inside 15 oz ready-to-fly Fully adjustable 75-100 mph depending nitro content Approx 5 mph slower Monoboom same power plant & prop over 100 mph regardless prop/motor lot Monoboom less Voodoo Phil Cattier Box 300A RD #2 Palmyra PA 17078 wing windy days etc As mentioned controls outside wing saves lot time building models wing usually part gets torn up first combat match theres real plus being able replace wing right flying field best way Ive found hook up lines use Monoline buttons bellcrank eyelets bolted bellcrank Make loops end flying lines youre really paranoid about breaking line can double up loop using some 018 music wire inside loop Bend music wire around 3/32 drill braided flying line around sure wrap copper wire rather solder control line speed section AMA nile book has some methods making up loops Mark Smith sent couple venturis makes Fox 36 improve fuel draw brass tube restricts venturi size about 1/16 spray bar holds venturi place places enough tension unit seal gasket havent tried setup yet Mark claims really helps steady run very slight loss power Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham St San Diego CA 92109 U FOR RIG T ROLL DI CONNEC THIS WI E IAONN CT XL4IaIk OWNCORRECTION March 1980 issue page 114 Dave Herbert provided additional drawings article published December 1979 Add Dual Controls Transmitter showed circuitry allowing airplane roll ________________________________ right instead left Unfortunately 2-color overlaywas erroron righthand figure corrected drawing reproduced now properconnection made pin No1 No 2 appropriate stick pot regret convenience interested readers contI*e airframes MOIIOBOOM AMA $2800 VIONOBOOM FAK 2800 MOIOBOOM FAIRA 2400 ..IrJaPmRomR 250 130 WELT YQlIYIP] JIEJF1ipu~Jg]u7 L P0 BOX 99774eSAN DIEGOOCAUF U 92109 PHONE 714-4851984 126 Model Aviation RUBBER STRIP FAt RUBBER ENDORSED BY BEST US RUBBER FLIERS MADE IN US SIZES 1/4 3/16 1 183/32 1/16 1mm THICK 042 SPOOLED GROSS WEIGHT 1 POUND PRICE -$1000 PER SPOOL PPD IN US ADDITIONAL SPOOLS $950 NEW PIRELLI SIZES 6mm 5mm 4mm BY 1mm PRICE $1400 PER HANK PPD IN US ADDITIONAL HANKS $1350 SOLE US DISTRIBUTOR AND WORLD WIDE SALES F Al Model Supply PO Box 3957 Torrance CA 90510