CoRErol S iIM Combat Charlie Johnson THE SOUTHWEST REGIONALS Buckeye AZ have going over three decades about last three four years has no Combat main reason has choice flying surface sand asphalt last meet before featured Combat over asphalt expected results People spooked hard stuff didnt hit other plane air punched ground some instant rekitting Phoenix area club decided carpet over sand would suitable remedy set about rounding up several trailers worth used carpet Things looked little dim novel approach Friday because wind blowing kept picking up carpet flying imagine flying time Saturday calm enough Sunday practically dead calm carpet proved no problem allexcept pair Chicago Craig Cervo Bob Beardon found out carpet doesnt smother out burning airplanesespecially dont pinch off bladder got good fire going during pit stop threw corner carpet over model hoping put out flames wont tell Craig threw couple handfuls sand Bobs plane After few seconds removed carpet see theyd done discovered Indians sent smoke signals Finally another pitman arrived Windex bottle complete pump able squirt enough quench fire Gordon Delaney Glen Dye drove down Salt Lake City show off Gordons beauti ful models Glens ferocious TWA 36 engine makes much power 15% nitro other 36 Ive seen tipping can 60% engine uses K&B-type front end will replaced latest engine because stock cranks failing due excess horse power new engines will available soon Id recommend anyone wants plenty horsepower beautiful engine boot Combat pretty much dominated Buckeye Texan crew although local did sneak 2nd Fast very interesting match occurred Slow Combat Tern Cervo up against Pat Wilcox third place Poor Pat no win situationwhat crowd rooting Tern guys ready give him some treatment lost Pats motor quit ground did getup too fat Tern got two cuts Pats proceeded little ground pounding Four props later Pat edged Out match made whole trip Husband Craig got excited during frantic pitwork swallowed chewing tobacco Didnt hear too much Craig rest day February 1981 issue Model Aviation contained article John Jo building Super Voodoo Great reading pretty much feelings easy-to-build airplanes re member John just learning fly Dan Rutherford taught him everything knows Its longtime since Johns first Big Otto Gene Pape actually added new twist Continued page 120 May1981 51 LCt runE tUJVU IIUUC,U jUL before frenetic match 3ru puuie Slow Combat didnt win great time gave pit crew lots exercisel Above heres plane looked after match thats 4th prop plane fuel tank converted Carnation Milk can bit shorter Plane undamaged dirty Pat Wilcox near George Cleveland have out Buckeye George everything go ing way Saturday came up short Sundayespecially streamer safety standpoint just awful Pat Wilcox demonstrates catching technique usedtokeepthemodelfrom missingthecsrpet read column winding up dirt city caught lines easier trying snatch model slung around tetherball fashion missed Charlie might have gotten real close-up shot uoroon ucianey U engine man Glen Dye Gordons very pretty Fast Combat model uses TWA 36impressive combination MIKE MAS kJ MAS ENTERPRISES now offering totally new service helicopter enthusiast One-stop shopping R/C Helicopter needs regardless what Youre flying discount prices also offering free set-up flying instruction yours asking hare built flown analyzed osalor brand Helicopter avail able 5 staff qualified answer j questions ranging installing train 5 ing gear flying ship inserted Cssntoenbsailt Helicopters include choice Helicopter flog Radio Test Flown Limited Basisi AMA NATIONAL CHAMPION 1979 1980 Proudly Heads NEW FROM WORLD ENGINES ZENITH 40 POWERED HELICOPTER 5 HOUR CONSTRUCTION List $23995 SPECIAL Only $16998 Price Includes Extra Sat Main Rotos Tail Rotor BladaL M J MAS ENTERPRISES P0 Box 727 Miami FL 33197 Phone 305 256-0658 MJ MAS ENTERPRiSES SPECIALISTS IN RC HELICOPTERS 4O~HEDGuARTERs, SCHLUTER HE LI- BOY 60 Size CALL FOR OUR LOW PRICES Scldunar Helicopter Parts Stock Including Pipes Funalaga Etc LOWEST PRICES 4 0System 80 OVERSEAS DISTRIBUTORS PR~Ul INSTRUCTIONAL TAPES NOW AVAILABLE * Building Trimming Flying * Contest Flying Novice Expert Autorotations setup/Practice Aerobatics/Inverted Plight AMERICAN R/C MANTIS NOWONLY $11998 have found 50% best compromise Speed laps Dale Kim flys Speed works Cox says motors need least 10% castor oil fuel mixture prevent breaking rods galling cases Since getting advice last years Nats have used castor oil have broken far fewer parts Vibration killer model airplane motors probably true reed valves motor mount must very solid Racers maximum performance try keep nose planes short possible use plenty filserglass reinforcement Scale Racers weigh 3 4 oz minus motor have found weight approximately 4 oz just about right lighter planes hard get pit heavier planes load motor propeller keys winning Racing event consistency practice fastest airplane wont win races pit stops poor motor wont run entire race Work practice circle will pay off well race day During practice problems could cause trouble can often eliminated before contest Also pilot can become familiar airplane can fly good race pitman can perfect pitting efforts learn best operate motor things have talked about letter have worked well us should work least maybe have stirred some interest some ideas own Just dont afraid try something new doesnt work can go back does work much ahead Also share knowledge ideas Close competition fun runaway races Some sources parts racing goodies Kustom Kraftsmanship Joe Klsuse PO Box 2699 Laguna Hills CA 92653 Chops Products Inc Box 316 Yardley PA 19067 Hubschmidts Hobby Center RD 1 Box 318 Ewan Aura Rd Glassboro NJ 08028 group can contacted writing Gene Daniels Secretary Norfolk Aeromodelers 5761 Townley Ave Norfolk VA 23518 Please send SASE quick replies havent tried Racing give try bet youll like Good Luck Gene DanielsMark Barrows Jim WelchJoey Matheson John TateBob Ward Robert SwindellDoug Lee Scott Jenkins thanks fine group modelers Id hate guess dollar value free advice theyve just handed us Its letters like opportunity print AMAs magazine make truly Academy WR Lee 3522 Tamarisk Lane Missouri City TX 77549 CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 51 Johns design cutting leading edge two pieces 20-in long other 16-in long LE goes inboard side 16-in piece goes outboard engine piece bass gives enough strength cutout area Genes plane called STP stands Square-Tipped-Plane thats exactly what hes got tip rib Ys-in suffices wingtip could have plans Genes plane subscribe Flying Lines newsletter $800 year gets lot information pictures plans Send money Flying Lines 1411 Bryant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 MACA newsletter seems coming out regularly again youre adventurous might try sending membership Frank McCune spends lot time money finding out latest manufacturers competitors does good job editing limited amount material sent membership Latest news John Gladfelter World Engines new Supertigre 5-36 will have lapped piston its setup gives 120 Model Aviation ERO ~UAU arn~ U I Fiberglass Fuselage Molded Interior Foam Cores & Metal Engine Mount 3-Formed Gears Hardware 65/s Span 40 fo 60 Englnea 4-6 R/C Charinola $15995THE V-TAILED NA Foam Cores & balsa skins Formed Gear & Canopy 40 fo 50 Englnsa 54 Wlngapan 590 Sq ORP, 167-B Maw HIghway North AmhyvlII NY 11701 about 3000 rpm ringed version seen Nationals enough horsepower compete nowdominant Fox 36 John also mentioned soon-to-be-released FAT 15 designed FAT Combat Competitive horsepower lower nitro ease handling promise make engine very popular youre after ounce power rd recommend Nelson 15s will available June Fox 36 appears work better new venturi arrangement liner shim shim liner up flying Fast Combat take shim out Slow need midrange punch pulling heavier planes suction Naturally have move head compensate new venturi also improve ment partly because better fit partly having spraybar moved outboard some whatit helps keeping engine running over-lean end tank Tanks have bunch last issue no hit streets received UPS shipment Randys Model Aeronautics 515 Coleman Blvd Mt Pleasant SC 29464 must dozen different types tanks test Randys tanks basically familiar Dons tanks know Theyre really well made some come uniflow venting have good solder joints wash out real well gas burner stove just itching get since through Regionals can now get down testing some samples people have sent about Craig Cervos cheap alternative commercial tanksCarnation milk cans Somebody sent sample has vents pickup lines know what theyre it minute its almost April 1st Charlie Johnsoz 3716 Ingraham St San Diego CA 92109 Derringer/H aught Continued page 54 glue together seam line dry complete shaping Wrap sandpaper over top wing use wing sanding block finish wing saddle fuselage best accomplished wing secured bench moving fuselage back forth sideways over sandpaper Fabri cate engine nacelle sides fuselage nose doublers similar manner Cut out shape stabilizer elevators t Elevators may joined stabilizer time using three favorite hinges Join shape rudder parts Begin final assembly pinning wing stabilizer place over plan Glue fuselage position being sure perpendicular plan check square small triangle Sand rear edges fuselage doublers shape glue place Install engine nacelle sides 1/16 sheet over top careful cover over pins securing structure building board Glue rudder place offsetting leading edge left looking rear sure vertical checking square Allow dry thoroughly remove building board Cut engine nacelle bottoms 3/32 plywood Note small blocks receive landing gear wires may solid hardwood laminated scraps plywood edges nacelle bottoms should beveled except leading edge Glue place under wing nacelle sides Install re strip fuselage bottom doublers Note angle firewalls sand nacelles angle inboard engine may left Don McCarthy Ace Aero Sport Cannon Cirrus Kraft World Engines EK Logictrol Micro Avionics Pro Line Orbit Mathes MRC * RS Systems Royal Simprop Jerobee ALSO WARRANTY SERVICE QUALITY SER VICE FOR ALL BRANDS Z Factory trained technicians over 15 years Radio Control Electronics HOURS Cloged Sun & Mon lOam-B pmWedFri 10 am6 pm Sat 10 am-2 pm 714 639-8886 941 N MAIN ST ORANGE CALIFORNIA 92667 0 May1981 121 \uthorizec FACTORY AUTHORIZED SER VICE QdiO FOR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING BRA NDS QontroI ervice
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/05
Page Numbers: 51, 120, 121
CoRErol S iIM Combat Charlie Johnson THE SOUTHWEST REGIONALS Buckeye AZ have going over three decades about last three four years has no Combat main reason has choice flying surface sand asphalt last meet before featured Combat over asphalt expected results People spooked hard stuff didnt hit other plane air punched ground some instant rekitting Phoenix area club decided carpet over sand would suitable remedy set about rounding up several trailers worth used carpet Things looked little dim novel approach Friday because wind blowing kept picking up carpet flying imagine flying time Saturday calm enough Sunday practically dead calm carpet proved no problem allexcept pair Chicago Craig Cervo Bob Beardon found out carpet doesnt smother out burning airplanesespecially dont pinch off bladder got good fire going during pit stop threw corner carpet over model hoping put out flames wont tell Craig threw couple handfuls sand Bobs plane After few seconds removed carpet see theyd done discovered Indians sent smoke signals Finally another pitman arrived Windex bottle complete pump able squirt enough quench fire Gordon Delaney Glen Dye drove down Salt Lake City show off Gordons beauti ful models Glens ferocious TWA 36 engine makes much power 15% nitro other 36 Ive seen tipping can 60% engine uses K&B-type front end will replaced latest engine because stock cranks failing due excess horse power new engines will available soon Id recommend anyone wants plenty horsepower beautiful engine boot Combat pretty much dominated Buckeye Texan crew although local did sneak 2nd Fast very interesting match occurred Slow Combat Tern Cervo up against Pat Wilcox third place Poor Pat no win situationwhat crowd rooting Tern guys ready give him some treatment lost Pats motor quit ground did getup too fat Tern got two cuts Pats proceeded little ground pounding Four props later Pat edged Out match made whole trip Husband Craig got excited during frantic pitwork swallowed chewing tobacco Didnt hear too much Craig rest day February 1981 issue Model Aviation contained article John Jo building Super Voodoo Great reading pretty much feelings easy-to-build airplanes re member John just learning fly Dan Rutherford taught him everything knows Its longtime since Johns first Big Otto Gene Pape actually added new twist Continued page 120 May1981 51 LCt runE tUJVU IIUUC,U jUL before frenetic match 3ru puuie Slow Combat didnt win great time gave pit crew lots exercisel Above heres plane looked after match thats 4th prop plane fuel tank converted Carnation Milk can bit shorter Plane undamaged dirty Pat Wilcox near George Cleveland have out Buckeye George everything go ing way Saturday came up short Sundayespecially streamer safety standpoint just awful Pat Wilcox demonstrates catching technique usedtokeepthemodelfrom missingthecsrpet read column winding up dirt city caught lines easier trying snatch model slung around tetherball fashion missed Charlie might have gotten real close-up shot uoroon ucianey U engine man Glen Dye Gordons very pretty Fast Combat model uses TWA 36impressive combination MIKE MAS kJ MAS ENTERPRISES now offering totally new service helicopter enthusiast One-stop shopping R/C Helicopter needs regardless what Youre flying discount prices also offering free set-up flying instruction yours asking hare built flown analyzed osalor brand Helicopter avail able 5 staff qualified answer j questions ranging installing train 5 ing gear flying ship inserted Cssntoenbsailt Helicopters include choice Helicopter flog Radio Test Flown Limited Basisi AMA NATIONAL CHAMPION 1979 1980 Proudly Heads NEW FROM WORLD ENGINES ZENITH 40 POWERED HELICOPTER 5 HOUR CONSTRUCTION List $23995 SPECIAL Only $16998 Price Includes Extra Sat Main Rotos Tail Rotor BladaL M J MAS ENTERPRISES P0 Box 727 Miami FL 33197 Phone 305 256-0658 MJ MAS ENTERPRiSES SPECIALISTS IN RC HELICOPTERS 4O~HEDGuARTERs, SCHLUTER HE LI- BOY 60 Size CALL FOR OUR LOW PRICES Scldunar Helicopter Parts Stock Including Pipes Funalaga Etc LOWEST PRICES 4 0System 80 OVERSEAS DISTRIBUTORS PR~Ul INSTRUCTIONAL TAPES NOW AVAILABLE * Building Trimming Flying * Contest Flying Novice Expert Autorotations setup/Practice Aerobatics/Inverted Plight AMERICAN R/C MANTIS NOWONLY $11998 have found 50% best compromise Speed laps Dale Kim flys Speed works Cox says motors need least 10% castor oil fuel mixture prevent breaking rods galling cases Since getting advice last years Nats have used castor oil have broken far fewer parts Vibration killer model airplane motors probably true reed valves motor mount must very solid Racers maximum performance try keep nose planes short possible use plenty filserglass reinforcement Scale Racers weigh 3 4 oz minus motor have found weight approximately 4 oz just about right lighter planes hard get pit heavier planes load motor propeller keys winning Racing event consistency practice fastest airplane wont win races pit stops poor motor wont run entire race Work practice circle will pay off well race day During practice problems could cause trouble can often eliminated before contest Also pilot can become familiar airplane can fly good race pitman can perfect pitting efforts learn best operate motor things have talked about letter have worked well us should work least maybe have stirred some interest some ideas own Just dont afraid try something new doesnt work can go back does work much ahead Also share knowledge ideas Close competition fun runaway races Some sources parts racing goodies Kustom Kraftsmanship Joe Klsuse PO Box 2699 Laguna Hills CA 92653 Chops Products Inc Box 316 Yardley PA 19067 Hubschmidts Hobby Center RD 1 Box 318 Ewan Aura Rd Glassboro NJ 08028 group can contacted writing Gene Daniels Secretary Norfolk Aeromodelers 5761 Townley Ave Norfolk VA 23518 Please send SASE quick replies havent tried Racing give try bet youll like Good Luck Gene DanielsMark Barrows Jim WelchJoey Matheson John TateBob Ward Robert SwindellDoug Lee Scott Jenkins thanks fine group modelers Id hate guess dollar value free advice theyve just handed us Its letters like opportunity print AMAs magazine make truly Academy WR Lee 3522 Tamarisk Lane Missouri City TX 77549 CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 51 Johns design cutting leading edge two pieces 20-in long other 16-in long LE goes inboard side 16-in piece goes outboard engine piece bass gives enough strength cutout area Genes plane called STP stands Square-Tipped-Plane thats exactly what hes got tip rib Ys-in suffices wingtip could have plans Genes plane subscribe Flying Lines newsletter $800 year gets lot information pictures plans Send money Flying Lines 1411 Bryant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 MACA newsletter seems coming out regularly again youre adventurous might try sending membership Frank McCune spends lot time money finding out latest manufacturers competitors does good job editing limited amount material sent membership Latest news John Gladfelter World Engines new Supertigre 5-36 will have lapped piston its setup gives 120 Model Aviation ERO ~UAU arn~ U I Fiberglass Fuselage Molded Interior Foam Cores & Metal Engine Mount 3-Formed Gears Hardware 65/s Span 40 fo 60 Englnea 4-6 R/C Charinola $15995THE V-TAILED NA Foam Cores & balsa skins Formed Gear & Canopy 40 fo 50 Englnsa 54 Wlngapan 590 Sq ORP, 167-B Maw HIghway North AmhyvlII NY 11701 about 3000 rpm ringed version seen Nationals enough horsepower compete nowdominant Fox 36 John also mentioned soon-to-be-released FAT 15 designed FAT Combat Competitive horsepower lower nitro ease handling promise make engine very popular youre after ounce power rd recommend Nelson 15s will available June Fox 36 appears work better new venturi arrangement liner shim shim liner up flying Fast Combat take shim out Slow need midrange punch pulling heavier planes suction Naturally have move head compensate new venturi also improve ment partly because better fit partly having spraybar moved outboard some whatit helps keeping engine running over-lean end tank Tanks have bunch last issue no hit streets received UPS shipment Randys Model Aeronautics 515 Coleman Blvd Mt Pleasant SC 29464 must dozen different types tanks test Randys tanks basically familiar Dons tanks know Theyre really well made some come uniflow venting have good solder joints wash out real well gas burner stove just itching get since through Regionals can now get down testing some samples people have sent about Craig Cervos cheap alternative commercial tanksCarnation milk cans Somebody sent sample has vents pickup lines know what theyre it minute its almost April 1st Charlie Johnsoz 3716 Ingraham St San Diego CA 92109 Derringer/H aught Continued page 54 glue together seam line dry complete shaping Wrap sandpaper over top wing use wing sanding block finish wing saddle fuselage best accomplished wing secured bench moving fuselage back forth sideways over sandpaper Fabri cate engine nacelle sides fuselage nose doublers similar manner Cut out shape stabilizer elevators t Elevators may joined stabilizer time using three favorite hinges Join shape rudder parts Begin final assembly pinning wing stabilizer place over plan Glue fuselage position being sure perpendicular plan check square small triangle Sand rear edges fuselage doublers shape glue place Install engine nacelle sides 1/16 sheet over top careful cover over pins securing structure building board Glue rudder place offsetting leading edge left looking rear sure vertical checking square Allow dry thoroughly remove building board Cut engine nacelle bottoms 3/32 plywood Note small blocks receive landing gear wires may solid hardwood laminated scraps plywood edges nacelle bottoms should beveled except leading edge Glue place under wing nacelle sides Install re strip fuselage bottom doublers Note angle firewalls sand nacelles angle inboard engine may left Don McCarthy Ace Aero Sport Cannon Cirrus Kraft World Engines EK Logictrol Micro Avionics Pro Line Orbit Mathes MRC * RS Systems Royal Simprop Jerobee ALSO WARRANTY SERVICE QUALITY SER VICE FOR ALL BRANDS Z Factory trained technicians over 15 years Radio Control Electronics HOURS Cloged Sun & Mon lOam-B pmWedFri 10 am6 pm Sat 10 am-2 pm 714 639-8886 941 N MAIN ST ORANGE CALIFORNIA 92667 0 May1981 121 \uthorizec FACTORY AUTHORIZED SER VICE QdiO FOR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING BRA NDS QontroI ervice
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/05
Page Numbers: 51, 120, 121
CoRErol S iIM Combat Charlie Johnson THE SOUTHWEST REGIONALS Buckeye AZ have going over three decades about last three four years has no Combat main reason has choice flying surface sand asphalt last meet before featured Combat over asphalt expected results People spooked hard stuff didnt hit other plane air punched ground some instant rekitting Phoenix area club decided carpet over sand would suitable remedy set about rounding up several trailers worth used carpet Things looked little dim novel approach Friday because wind blowing kept picking up carpet flying imagine flying time Saturday calm enough Sunday practically dead calm carpet proved no problem allexcept pair Chicago Craig Cervo Bob Beardon found out carpet doesnt smother out burning airplanesespecially dont pinch off bladder got good fire going during pit stop threw corner carpet over model hoping put out flames wont tell Craig threw couple handfuls sand Bobs plane After few seconds removed carpet see theyd done discovered Indians sent smoke signals Finally another pitman arrived Windex bottle complete pump able squirt enough quench fire Gordon Delaney Glen Dye drove down Salt Lake City show off Gordons beauti ful models Glens ferocious TWA 36 engine makes much power 15% nitro other 36 Ive seen tipping can 60% engine uses K&B-type front end will replaced latest engine because stock cranks failing due excess horse power new engines will available soon Id recommend anyone wants plenty horsepower beautiful engine boot Combat pretty much dominated Buckeye Texan crew although local did sneak 2nd Fast very interesting match occurred Slow Combat Tern Cervo up against Pat Wilcox third place Poor Pat no win situationwhat crowd rooting Tern guys ready give him some treatment lost Pats motor quit ground did getup too fat Tern got two cuts Pats proceeded little ground pounding Four props later Pat edged Out match made whole trip Husband Craig got excited during frantic pitwork swallowed chewing tobacco Didnt hear too much Craig rest day February 1981 issue Model Aviation contained article John Jo building Super Voodoo Great reading pretty much feelings easy-to-build airplanes re member John just learning fly Dan Rutherford taught him everything knows Its longtime since Johns first Big Otto Gene Pape actually added new twist Continued page 120 May1981 51 LCt runE tUJVU IIUUC,U jUL before frenetic match 3ru puuie Slow Combat didnt win great time gave pit crew lots exercisel Above heres plane looked after match thats 4th prop plane fuel tank converted Carnation Milk can bit shorter Plane undamaged dirty Pat Wilcox near George Cleveland have out Buckeye George everything go ing way Saturday came up short Sundayespecially streamer safety standpoint just awful Pat Wilcox demonstrates catching technique usedtokeepthemodelfrom missingthecsrpet read column winding up dirt city caught lines easier trying snatch model slung around tetherball fashion missed Charlie might have gotten real close-up shot uoroon ucianey U engine man Glen Dye Gordons very pretty Fast Combat model uses TWA 36impressive combination MIKE MAS kJ MAS ENTERPRISES now offering totally new service helicopter enthusiast One-stop shopping R/C Helicopter needs regardless what Youre flying discount prices also offering free set-up flying instruction yours asking hare built flown analyzed osalor brand Helicopter avail able 5 staff qualified answer j questions ranging installing train 5 ing gear flying ship inserted Cssntoenbsailt Helicopters include choice Helicopter flog Radio Test Flown Limited Basisi AMA NATIONAL CHAMPION 1979 1980 Proudly Heads NEW FROM WORLD ENGINES ZENITH 40 POWERED HELICOPTER 5 HOUR CONSTRUCTION List $23995 SPECIAL Only $16998 Price Includes Extra Sat Main Rotos Tail Rotor BladaL M J MAS ENTERPRISES P0 Box 727 Miami FL 33197 Phone 305 256-0658 MJ MAS ENTERPRiSES SPECIALISTS IN RC HELICOPTERS 4O~HEDGuARTERs, SCHLUTER HE LI- BOY 60 Size CALL FOR OUR LOW PRICES Scldunar Helicopter Parts Stock Including Pipes Funalaga Etc LOWEST PRICES 4 0System 80 OVERSEAS DISTRIBUTORS PR~Ul INSTRUCTIONAL TAPES NOW AVAILABLE * Building Trimming Flying * Contest Flying Novice Expert Autorotations setup/Practice Aerobatics/Inverted Plight AMERICAN R/C MANTIS NOWONLY $11998 have found 50% best compromise Speed laps Dale Kim flys Speed works Cox says motors need least 10% castor oil fuel mixture prevent breaking rods galling cases Since getting advice last years Nats have used castor oil have broken far fewer parts Vibration killer model airplane motors probably true reed valves motor mount must very solid Racers maximum performance try keep nose planes short possible use plenty filserglass reinforcement Scale Racers weigh 3 4 oz minus motor have found weight approximately 4 oz just about right lighter planes hard get pit heavier planes load motor propeller keys winning Racing event consistency practice fastest airplane wont win races pit stops poor motor wont run entire race Work practice circle will pay off well race day During practice problems could cause trouble can often eliminated before contest Also pilot can become familiar airplane can fly good race pitman can perfect pitting efforts learn best operate motor things have talked about letter have worked well us should work least maybe have stirred some interest some ideas own Just dont afraid try something new doesnt work can go back does work much ahead Also share knowledge ideas Close competition fun runaway races Some sources parts racing goodies Kustom Kraftsmanship Joe Klsuse PO Box 2699 Laguna Hills CA 92653 Chops Products Inc Box 316 Yardley PA 19067 Hubschmidts Hobby Center RD 1 Box 318 Ewan Aura Rd Glassboro NJ 08028 group can contacted writing Gene Daniels Secretary Norfolk Aeromodelers 5761 Townley Ave Norfolk VA 23518 Please send SASE quick replies havent tried Racing give try bet youll like Good Luck Gene DanielsMark Barrows Jim WelchJoey Matheson John TateBob Ward Robert SwindellDoug Lee Scott Jenkins thanks fine group modelers Id hate guess dollar value free advice theyve just handed us Its letters like opportunity print AMAs magazine make truly Academy WR Lee 3522 Tamarisk Lane Missouri City TX 77549 CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 51 Johns design cutting leading edge two pieces 20-in long other 16-in long LE goes inboard side 16-in piece goes outboard engine piece bass gives enough strength cutout area Genes plane called STP stands Square-Tipped-Plane thats exactly what hes got tip rib Ys-in suffices wingtip could have plans Genes plane subscribe Flying Lines newsletter $800 year gets lot information pictures plans Send money Flying Lines 1411 Bryant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 MACA newsletter seems coming out regularly again youre adventurous might try sending membership Frank McCune spends lot time money finding out latest manufacturers competitors does good job editing limited amount material sent membership Latest news John Gladfelter World Engines new Supertigre 5-36 will have lapped piston its setup gives 120 Model Aviation ERO ~UAU arn~ U I Fiberglass Fuselage Molded Interior Foam Cores & Metal Engine Mount 3-Formed Gears Hardware 65/s Span 40 fo 60 Englnea 4-6 R/C Charinola $15995THE V-TAILED NA Foam Cores & balsa skins Formed Gear & Canopy 40 fo 50 Englnsa 54 Wlngapan 590 Sq ORP, 167-B Maw HIghway North AmhyvlII NY 11701 about 3000 rpm ringed version seen Nationals enough horsepower compete nowdominant Fox 36 John also mentioned soon-to-be-released FAT 15 designed FAT Combat Competitive horsepower lower nitro ease handling promise make engine very popular youre after ounce power rd recommend Nelson 15s will available June Fox 36 appears work better new venturi arrangement liner shim shim liner up flying Fast Combat take shim out Slow need midrange punch pulling heavier planes suction Naturally have move head compensate new venturi also improve ment partly because better fit partly having spraybar moved outboard some whatit helps keeping engine running over-lean end tank Tanks have bunch last issue no hit streets received UPS shipment Randys Model Aeronautics 515 Coleman Blvd Mt Pleasant SC 29464 must dozen different types tanks test Randys tanks basically familiar Dons tanks know Theyre really well made some come uniflow venting have good solder joints wash out real well gas burner stove just itching get since through Regionals can now get down testing some samples people have sent about Craig Cervos cheap alternative commercial tanksCarnation milk cans Somebody sent sample has vents pickup lines know what theyre it minute its almost April 1st Charlie Johnsoz 3716 Ingraham St San Diego CA 92109 Derringer/H aught Continued page 54 glue together seam line dry complete shaping Wrap sandpaper over top wing use wing sanding block finish wing saddle fuselage best accomplished wing secured bench moving fuselage back forth sideways over sandpaper Fabri cate engine nacelle sides fuselage nose doublers similar manner Cut out shape stabilizer elevators t Elevators may joined stabilizer time using three favorite hinges Join shape rudder parts Begin final assembly pinning wing stabilizer place over plan Glue fuselage position being sure perpendicular plan check square small triangle Sand rear edges fuselage doublers shape glue place Install engine nacelle sides 1/16 sheet over top careful cover over pins securing structure building board Glue rudder place offsetting leading edge left looking rear sure vertical checking square Allow dry thoroughly remove building board Cut engine nacelle bottoms 3/32 plywood Note small blocks receive landing gear wires may solid hardwood laminated scraps plywood edges nacelle bottoms should beveled except leading edge Glue place under wing nacelle sides Install re strip fuselage bottom doublers Note angle firewalls sand nacelles angle inboard engine may left Don McCarthy Ace Aero Sport Cannon Cirrus Kraft World Engines EK Logictrol Micro Avionics Pro Line Orbit Mathes MRC * RS Systems Royal Simprop Jerobee ALSO WARRANTY SERVICE QUALITY SER VICE FOR ALL BRANDS Z Factory trained technicians over 15 years Radio Control Electronics HOURS Cloged Sun & Mon lOam-B pmWedFri 10 am6 pm Sat 10 am-2 pm 714 639-8886 941 N MAIN ST ORANGE CALIFORNIA 92667 0 May1981 121 \uthorizec FACTORY AUTHORIZED SER VICE QdiO FOR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING BRA NDS QontroI ervice