4DDRESS CHANGE ssed Navy Carrier column its regular h&uled bimonthly appearance Janu Model Aviation apologize its ab first column have missed over 13 yrs writing decision tough make turmoil associated latest relocation too much over come As apparent column byline now re side Rome NY having transferred Air Force Griffiss Air Force Base Its good little closer other active Carrier fliers able attend contests driv ing eight hours Mystery Plane October 1988 column Douglas BTD-l Destroyer started life prototype two-seat scout bomber XSB2D-l during World War H placed production Instead design modified single-seat torpedo bomber BTD-1 end war halted production af ter run 28 aircraft outstanding response Mystery Planethe largest far responses cluded plans Profile Carrier version de signed flown Bob Reynolds Tucson AZ model shows lot promise also heard Jack Scarbrough aero nautical engineer team responsible design enjoyed reading letters re ceived Thanks interest feature column As soon get drawing board sembled Ill resume Mystery Plane contest winner October contest Gary Het rick Fremont NE Gary pointed Out aircraft appeared July 1988 issue Air Classics Maybe reason higher usual response Fox 36 October newsletter Fox Man ufacturing indicated two engines would discontinued because slow salesthe Fox 15BB Fox 36 l5BB has seen some popularity 15 Carrier event because its low cost ready availability coupled light weight good performance Fox 36 question NOT Fox Com bat has used successfully Profile Carrier Fox Combat still available though dealer shelves engine can ordered directly Fox Manufacturing Co 5303 Towson Ave Fort Smith AR 72901 cost $80 Fox makes carburetor square base fit enginethe same carb used 40 RC Compact Simple Carrier have long encouraged peo ple particularly time practice limited can compete occasionally use simple equipment simpler equipment creases reliability keeps cost under control greatly reduces frustration still allowing good competitive performance listenlng own advice might have done lot better last years Nats After two days frustration trying compete new complex model Profile new pres sure carburetor Class I went back basics Class II placed second score Continued page 181 Roy Ward used Royal kit basis Mitsubishi A6M Zero L flies Class II OS 46VF power Also derived Royal kit lhA Rd Cam Martins Vought F4U Corsair R flies Class OSlTune-l1lll 36 Class II OS 45FSR Author Dick Perrys MO-i placed second Class II 88 Nab excellent example performance potential simple models no moving surfaces except elevator line slider leadouts external wing easy access engine stock right out box OS 46VF ABC standard RC carb model used suction fuel system Sig 35%-nitro fuel Nats En gine Interchanged OS 4OVF use Class Dick trouble pressure carl low-speed Class Nats February 1989 75 Control Line Navy Carrier Dick Perry 480 WrIght Dr Rome NY 13440 Synopsis This months column will cover Mystery Plane winner October 1988 sue availability Fox 36 engine advan tages simplicity Carrier models NCS positions Sportsman Carrier muf flers GATOR RIC PRODUCTS TIGER TAIL 4S DELUX ALL BALSA KIT An new Tiger Tail 120 four strokes piped 60 two strokes beautiful performer competition just showing offi balsa kit machined wood parts complete hardware package includes plug-in adjustable stab parts new wing mounts Wing Span -72 inWing Arra 860 sq Complete Delux KitSi 5995 TRANSMITTER CASE An inexpensive rugged molded case protect expensive transmitter both two stick single stick transmitters Black leather grain aluminum trim locking clasp S 1995 MV-i TYPHOON New F3A competition Big beautiful flyer balsa construction plug-in wings 120 four stroke 60 two stroke power Plans-two sheetsS 1495 Fiberglass cowl51895 Clear butyrate canopy. S 995 OTHER PLANS Tiger Tail 4S-two sheets 120 four strokesS 1495 TAR baby 120 four strokesS 1195 Alley Kat 40 size trainer sport5 895 Gator Flea 40 size sport5 895 Bobcat 40 size sport5 895 feather Ilte glass cloth 7 ozsq yd est weave Fastest Filling est Finished Weight Big 3 Sq Yard Pkg Detailed Instructions 5895 Include $2 SOiltem UPS esidents Add 6% Sales Tax GATOR RIC PRODUCTS 3713 Pompano Dr acola FL 32514 476-8639 Dragonfly/HuntOn Continued page 176 Engine preparation mounting Cox Black Widow Golden Bee engines both have stunt-type tanks will run inverted Bolt engine fire wall nuts rear Dig out balsa fairings clear nuts sheet metal screws can used also epoxy engine mount place After epoxy has cured completely re move engine prepare follows Clean engine thoroughly immersing alcohol other water-free solvent Re move fuel tank backplate en gine will reassembled cylinder head outside circle tank vents up/down position toward inside circle backplate needle valve positioned same direction cylinder toward outside circle complication configura tion presents standard fuel line pickup will suitable Use piece small silicon tubing form tight U shape stock spring inside piece fine copper wire holds loops shape Cut tubing end will fit fuel feed nipple other end will lay inside surface tank close possible outside circle Cut angle pickup end tube Check small rubber gasket venturi place healthy engine will run gasket reassemble en gine Finishing final assembly Finish parts model fuel-proof dope light polyurethane latter may clear case fairly light color heavy Sew elevator stabilizer den tal floss glue kuots Install bellcrank control horn install pushrod lead-outs Put two pennies outboard tip tape place pennies can added later improve line tension necessary finish dry reinstall en gine Place couple washers under board engine mount screws create outthrust sure cylinder toward outboard right side Balance model point shown plan Flying Northern Virginia Control Line Club rules require Dragonfly utilize 012-in-thick braided lines 35-ft length Use control handle 2- 2-in spread increasing spread beyond point will create oversensitivity initial flights sure hold neu tral control upon launch full up want model less vulnerable de struction its recommended fly over grass times higher grass likely avert demolition See AMA rule book guidelines set up Combat match Practice Combat maneuvers solo flight pre pared tear tail off opponent CL Navy Carrier/Perry Continued page 75 has no moving surfaces except elevator equipped external line slider bellcrank mounted fuselage easy ac cess engine OS 46VF ABC com pletely stock just came box have done nothing run break fuel system conventional suction system propeller Rev-Up 8 x 7 bal anced otherwise unmodified Fuel Sig 35% Carrier like other things lifethe last 10% performance requires 90% ef fort expense desire compete ef fectively minimum cost frustration sim plicity key keeping equipment simple reliable practice time can devoted fly ing skills rather trying learn character istics equipment Sportsman Carrier Lots discussions have dealt issue entry-level Carrier event Most have centered around 15 Carrier Profile Carrier various restrictions per formance categories existing rules con sensus developed 88 Nats among competitors such event should encourage Continued page 184 oia timer perfectly proportioned modeling Curtlss Robin 049 EngInes -Channel R/C 41 WIngspan Electric Power Optional very law lull stale aicrax ideally suited IC model aight appealing old Carries Rabin barn spruce linen age beaulifully pmportloned rubber electric Cr glow engines Easy fun build traIner-like performance Flylise Models Catalog SOtPttxCO 17031 2730593 INE MODELS INC PO Box 213e Fairfax VIrginia 22031 USA February 1989 181 f51 .,,..d transmission minimizing engine Available vS-itO S1495 SOFT MOUNT COMPONENTS 4-lug Mounting Plate 6061-T-6 black anodized Undrilled 5 Drilled YS-60 OS-itO Rubber Iso-Mounts SIB diameter x 112 long 8-32 female end 8-32 x 112 male other end Specify soft ISO durometer-yellowl firm 160 durometer-purplel Each. 53OOPkg 4$995 1st US RIC Flight School Stop Crashing Start Learning Dave Scott Most Experienced Instructor North America aOver 3000 hrs flying time time profes sional instructor ue science instruction cannot imitgted anywherel Everything provided school ially designed Ulti mate Trginer Nearly 30000 air-miles flownl Original training handbook Training success rate ly vacation area/field Low prices food/accomodations ACT NOW CLASSES FILLING FAST Info pack $200 1st US RIC FLIGHT SCHOOL 521 S Sawyer. Shawano WI 54166 17151524-2985 TWO NEW FLIGHT BOXES Compintaly aoonmbled lininhad Made uSA Buth lop quality wood cunstructixn Tmo larga dramaro unique drawer locho Small box o pias shipping Large box $12500 plus shippiox includes fuel compurimnntbsttarypowCt panel compurtmenladiustable fuselage crudles Mosey back guarantee send si specs cull 14151 3037732 lease mesougn Flights Fancy AeromodelinO P0 Baa t La Honda Ca 54020 TRAINERFOAMAIREMONARCH SPAN 95 SPAN AN EIGHT 2 lbs 3 CH $ HT 5 lbs $O9 5 WEIGHT 2 Ibs~ io495 POWER 0 cc$ 1A95 POWER 0POWER 0 CC 3 4 CHANNEL4CH FOUR CHANNELFOUR CHANNEL CALL OR WRITE FOR FREE INFORT 1 NEODESHA KS 66757 ON SAC KITS AND QUADRA PRICES316 325-2821 FREE SHIPPING ON KIT ORDERVISA MASTERCARD ACCEPTED CL Navy Carrier/Perry Continued page 181 people enter allowing compete among themselves having fly against experienced competitors event should impose restrictions equipment would force contestant learn new skills change equipment competitive regular AMA Car rier events Navy Carrier Society NCS will sponsor such event 1989 Nats Sportsman Pro file Carrier will probably flown day follow ing regular Nats Carrier competition will restricted contestants enter Nats event Details will made available Nats approaches addition sponsoring Sportsman Profile Carrier Nats NCS strongly encourages its members include Sportsman Carrier Carrier contest held 1989 think idea has real merit should considered cluding Sportsman Carrier would require combin ing other events reducing number tro pines other events Mufflers Carrier NCS also discussed muffler issue some length pro posals before Contest Board change rules allow mufflers andlor tuned pipes lieve potential enforcement nightmares because very loose wording also believe something needs done al low models muffled flying sites require Under present AMA guidelines possible deviate published competition rules long deviations published advance therefore possible allow mufflers Carrier competition though models equipped would ineligible national records NCS adopted position mufflers should allowed Carrier competition during 1989 gain information use developing effective muffler rule events Individual Contest Directors will have take initiative allow mufflers publicize rules will applicable own contests Meanwhile comnuttee am chairman will working develop guidelines muffler use alternatives can ex plored workable rule established before next rules proposal cycle begins September 1990 solicit opinions about mufflers information may have gathered such information may use committee CL Scale/Boss Continued page 76 words would order stimulate some think ing maybe spur make comments themespecially individual district Scale Contest Board Members Proposal -27 puts forward basic idea believe shared Scale mod elers would like see come about However administration such rule pro gram would another matter new model comes scene say whether Visit major Model Engine Collectors Association MECA display sale Antique Model Engines during weekend annual WRAM Show White Plains NY MECA activity will Saturday Evening February 25 1989 400 pm mid night Ramada Inn Elmsford NY Ramada Inn 3/2 miles WRAM Show Route gA mile north Exit #2 off Interstate #287 $500 door donation requested help defray costs Latest Japanese Pattern Design Designed & Flown TOP Japanese Pilot ultable PAl AMA Classes EEAfl 1 Cuba Fbe Rk*ind Eroett Fahgesp ng a. 790 q FdOy8Cba .Weht 775 -850 Ia Houwnti Pbg 5Thg 1FaaySad fjh& un*b 4TRlcrcoiwu*nihi*rimd & Paait Fkwusi Now Offered Super Deluxe Pm-Built Kit $45000 Completely Finished Model Call Info & pricingVISA&MASTERCARD WELCOME FI.d1Sl8mteS*r&HJIa Cdomddd.ddfi5%ubsia tSMUftC&AbaaCOa79itPhone4082980311 FAX# 408298-6538 entered Precision Sport rule would good both events offered contest what about contest offers events allow Sport models tc enter Precision offered turn away Preci sion Sport event offered intent proposal -30 help reduce administrative effort time required judge Precision-type models time may saved judges does eliminating ruler some what downgrade event bring closer concept Sport event Will judging still done hands-on speak distance now done FM event What about individual judges concept three-view has interpreted modeler rather going ruler measurement supposed give models dimensions compared three-view Proposal -46 would increase upper weight limit CL models 40 pounds cur rent limit RC Giant Scale models As noted proposal maximum allowable engine dis placement would increase basis dry weight model maximum displacement two-cycle engines would 40 cu need new weight engine sizes vast majority CL Scale modelers build fly models approach present limits What about safety factor such weights line sizes present handie beil crank construction among us could handle 30- 40-lb model 60 ft wire puiled three four Gs Pro posal SC-90-33 -35 should pass would CL models upper weight limit 55 lb pro posal Please consider above proposals very care fully let district Scale Contest Board Member know feel Removing old silkspan wing fuselage can very time-consuming difficult task according Gerry Deneau member Cholla Choppers Tucson AZ found task almost impossible trying remove wing covering 15-size Carrier plane wanted refurbish did covering tear little pieces remnants stuck wood frame welded Frustrated almost ready give up Gerry contacted modeling friend Lee Boss no rela don writer am aware re building Shoestring see could provide some help solution ins problem Lee told him heat old silkspan heat gun would soften dope held material wing using rounded-edge X-Acto blade lift up edge peel material away Continued page 186 184 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/02
Page Numbers: 75, 181, 184
4DDRESS CHANGE ssed Navy Carrier column its regular h&uled bimonthly appearance Janu Model Aviation apologize its ab first column have missed over 13 yrs writing decision tough make turmoil associated latest relocation too much over come As apparent column byline now re side Rome NY having transferred Air Force Griffiss Air Force Base Its good little closer other active Carrier fliers able attend contests driv ing eight hours Mystery Plane October 1988 column Douglas BTD-l Destroyer started life prototype two-seat scout bomber XSB2D-l during World War H placed production Instead design modified single-seat torpedo bomber BTD-1 end war halted production af ter run 28 aircraft outstanding response Mystery Planethe largest far responses cluded plans Profile Carrier version de signed flown Bob Reynolds Tucson AZ model shows lot promise also heard Jack Scarbrough aero nautical engineer team responsible design enjoyed reading letters re ceived Thanks interest feature column As soon get drawing board sembled Ill resume Mystery Plane contest winner October contest Gary Het rick Fremont NE Gary pointed Out aircraft appeared July 1988 issue Air Classics Maybe reason higher usual response Fox 36 October newsletter Fox Man ufacturing indicated two engines would discontinued because slow salesthe Fox 15BB Fox 36 l5BB has seen some popularity 15 Carrier event because its low cost ready availability coupled light weight good performance Fox 36 question NOT Fox Com bat has used successfully Profile Carrier Fox Combat still available though dealer shelves engine can ordered directly Fox Manufacturing Co 5303 Towson Ave Fort Smith AR 72901 cost $80 Fox makes carburetor square base fit enginethe same carb used 40 RC Compact Simple Carrier have long encouraged peo ple particularly time practice limited can compete occasionally use simple equipment simpler equipment creases reliability keeps cost under control greatly reduces frustration still allowing good competitive performance listenlng own advice might have done lot better last years Nats After two days frustration trying compete new complex model Profile new pres sure carburetor Class I went back basics Class II placed second score Continued page 181 Roy Ward used Royal kit basis Mitsubishi A6M Zero L flies Class II OS 46VF power Also derived Royal kit lhA Rd Cam Martins Vought F4U Corsair R flies Class OSlTune-l1lll 36 Class II OS 45FSR Author Dick Perrys MO-i placed second Class II 88 Nab excellent example performance potential simple models no moving surfaces except elevator line slider leadouts external wing easy access engine stock right out box OS 46VF ABC standard RC carb model used suction fuel system Sig 35%-nitro fuel Nats En gine Interchanged OS 4OVF use Class Dick trouble pressure carl low-speed Class Nats February 1989 75 Control Line Navy Carrier Dick Perry 480 WrIght Dr Rome NY 13440 Synopsis This months column will cover Mystery Plane winner October 1988 sue availability Fox 36 engine advan tages simplicity Carrier models NCS positions Sportsman Carrier muf flers GATOR RIC PRODUCTS TIGER TAIL 4S DELUX ALL BALSA KIT An new Tiger Tail 120 four strokes piped 60 two strokes beautiful performer competition just showing offi balsa kit machined wood parts complete hardware package includes plug-in adjustable stab parts new wing mounts Wing Span -72 inWing Arra 860 sq Complete Delux KitSi 5995 TRANSMITTER CASE An inexpensive rugged molded case protect expensive transmitter both two stick single stick transmitters Black leather grain aluminum trim locking clasp S 1995 MV-i TYPHOON New F3A competition Big beautiful flyer balsa construction plug-in wings 120 four stroke 60 two stroke power Plans-two sheetsS 1495 Fiberglass cowl51895 Clear butyrate canopy. S 995 OTHER PLANS Tiger Tail 4S-two sheets 120 four strokesS 1495 TAR baby 120 four strokesS 1195 Alley Kat 40 size trainer sport5 895 Gator Flea 40 size sport5 895 Bobcat 40 size sport5 895 feather Ilte glass cloth 7 ozsq yd est weave Fastest Filling est Finished Weight Big 3 Sq Yard Pkg Detailed Instructions 5895 Include $2 SOiltem UPS esidents Add 6% Sales Tax GATOR RIC PRODUCTS 3713 Pompano Dr acola FL 32514 476-8639 Dragonfly/HuntOn Continued page 176 Engine preparation mounting Cox Black Widow Golden Bee engines both have stunt-type tanks will run inverted Bolt engine fire wall nuts rear Dig out balsa fairings clear nuts sheet metal screws can used also epoxy engine mount place After epoxy has cured completely re move engine prepare follows Clean engine thoroughly immersing alcohol other water-free solvent Re move fuel tank backplate en gine will reassembled cylinder head outside circle tank vents up/down position toward inside circle backplate needle valve positioned same direction cylinder toward outside circle complication configura tion presents standard fuel line pickup will suitable Use piece small silicon tubing form tight U shape stock spring inside piece fine copper wire holds loops shape Cut tubing end will fit fuel feed nipple other end will lay inside surface tank close possible outside circle Cut angle pickup end tube Check small rubber gasket venturi place healthy engine will run gasket reassemble en gine Finishing final assembly Finish parts model fuel-proof dope light polyurethane latter may clear case fairly light color heavy Sew elevator stabilizer den tal floss glue kuots Install bellcrank control horn install pushrod lead-outs Put two pennies outboard tip tape place pennies can added later improve line tension necessary finish dry reinstall en gine Place couple washers under board engine mount screws create outthrust sure cylinder toward outboard right side Balance model point shown plan Flying Northern Virginia Control Line Club rules require Dragonfly utilize 012-in-thick braided lines 35-ft length Use control handle 2- 2-in spread increasing spread beyond point will create oversensitivity initial flights sure hold neu tral control upon launch full up want model less vulnerable de struction its recommended fly over grass times higher grass likely avert demolition See AMA rule book guidelines set up Combat match Practice Combat maneuvers solo flight pre pared tear tail off opponent CL Navy Carrier/Perry Continued page 75 has no moving surfaces except elevator equipped external line slider bellcrank mounted fuselage easy ac cess engine OS 46VF ABC com pletely stock just came box have done nothing run break fuel system conventional suction system propeller Rev-Up 8 x 7 bal anced otherwise unmodified Fuel Sig 35% Carrier like other things lifethe last 10% performance requires 90% ef fort expense desire compete ef fectively minimum cost frustration sim plicity key keeping equipment simple reliable practice time can devoted fly ing skills rather trying learn character istics equipment Sportsman Carrier Lots discussions have dealt issue entry-level Carrier event Most have centered around 15 Carrier Profile Carrier various restrictions per formance categories existing rules con sensus developed 88 Nats among competitors such event should encourage Continued page 184 oia timer perfectly proportioned modeling Curtlss Robin 049 EngInes -Channel R/C 41 WIngspan Electric Power Optional very law lull stale aicrax ideally suited IC model aight appealing old Carries Rabin barn spruce linen age beaulifully pmportloned rubber electric Cr glow engines Easy fun build traIner-like performance Flylise Models Catalog SOtPttxCO 17031 2730593 INE MODELS INC PO Box 213e Fairfax VIrginia 22031 USA February 1989 181 f51 .,,..d transmission minimizing engine Available vS-itO S1495 SOFT MOUNT COMPONENTS 4-lug Mounting Plate 6061-T-6 black anodized Undrilled 5 Drilled YS-60 OS-itO Rubber Iso-Mounts SIB diameter x 112 long 8-32 female end 8-32 x 112 male other end Specify soft ISO durometer-yellowl firm 160 durometer-purplel Each. 53OOPkg 4$995 1st US RIC Flight School Stop Crashing Start Learning Dave Scott Most Experienced Instructor North America aOver 3000 hrs flying time time profes sional instructor ue science instruction cannot imitgted anywherel Everything provided school ially designed Ulti mate Trginer Nearly 30000 air-miles flownl Original training handbook Training success rate ly vacation area/field Low prices food/accomodations ACT NOW CLASSES FILLING FAST Info pack $200 1st US RIC FLIGHT SCHOOL 521 S Sawyer. Shawano WI 54166 17151524-2985 TWO NEW FLIGHT BOXES Compintaly aoonmbled lininhad Made uSA Buth lop quality wood cunstructixn Tmo larga dramaro unique drawer locho Small box o pias shipping Large box $12500 plus shippiox includes fuel compurimnntbsttarypowCt panel compurtmenladiustable fuselage crudles Mosey back guarantee send si specs cull 14151 3037732 lease mesougn Flights Fancy AeromodelinO P0 Baa t La Honda Ca 54020 TRAINERFOAMAIREMONARCH SPAN 95 SPAN AN EIGHT 2 lbs 3 CH $ HT 5 lbs $O9 5 WEIGHT 2 Ibs~ io495 POWER 0 cc$ 1A95 POWER 0POWER 0 CC 3 4 CHANNEL4CH FOUR CHANNELFOUR CHANNEL CALL OR WRITE FOR FREE INFORT 1 NEODESHA KS 66757 ON SAC KITS AND QUADRA PRICES316 325-2821 FREE SHIPPING ON KIT ORDERVISA MASTERCARD ACCEPTED CL Navy Carrier/Perry Continued page 181 people enter allowing compete among themselves having fly against experienced competitors event should impose restrictions equipment would force contestant learn new skills change equipment competitive regular AMA Car rier events Navy Carrier Society NCS will sponsor such event 1989 Nats Sportsman Pro file Carrier will probably flown day follow ing regular Nats Carrier competition will restricted contestants enter Nats event Details will made available Nats approaches addition sponsoring Sportsman Profile Carrier Nats NCS strongly encourages its members include Sportsman Carrier Carrier contest held 1989 think idea has real merit should considered cluding Sportsman Carrier would require combin ing other events reducing number tro pines other events Mufflers Carrier NCS also discussed muffler issue some length pro posals before Contest Board change rules allow mufflers andlor tuned pipes lieve potential enforcement nightmares because very loose wording also believe something needs done al low models muffled flying sites require Under present AMA guidelines possible deviate published competition rules long deviations published advance therefore possible allow mufflers Carrier competition though models equipped would ineligible national records NCS adopted position mufflers should allowed Carrier competition during 1989 gain information use developing effective muffler rule events Individual Contest Directors will have take initiative allow mufflers publicize rules will applicable own contests Meanwhile comnuttee am chairman will working develop guidelines muffler use alternatives can ex plored workable rule established before next rules proposal cycle begins September 1990 solicit opinions about mufflers information may have gathered such information may use committee CL Scale/Boss Continued page 76 words would order stimulate some think ing maybe spur make comments themespecially individual district Scale Contest Board Members Proposal -27 puts forward basic idea believe shared Scale mod elers would like see come about However administration such rule pro gram would another matter new model comes scene say whether Visit major Model Engine Collectors Association MECA display sale Antique Model Engines during weekend annual WRAM Show White Plains NY MECA activity will Saturday Evening February 25 1989 400 pm mid night Ramada Inn Elmsford NY Ramada Inn 3/2 miles WRAM Show Route gA mile north Exit #2 off Interstate #287 $500 door donation requested help defray costs Latest Japanese Pattern Design Designed & Flown TOP Japanese Pilot ultable PAl AMA Classes EEAfl 1 Cuba Fbe Rk*ind Eroett Fahgesp ng a. 790 q FdOy8Cba .Weht 775 -850 Ia Houwnti Pbg 5Thg 1FaaySad fjh& un*b 4TRlcrcoiwu*nihi*rimd & Paait Fkwusi Now Offered Super Deluxe Pm-Built Kit $45000 Completely Finished Model Call Info & pricingVISA&MASTERCARD WELCOME FI.d1Sl8mteS*r&HJIa Cdomddd.ddfi5%ubsia tSMUftC&AbaaCOa79itPhone4082980311 FAX# 408298-6538 entered Precision Sport rule would good both events offered contest what about contest offers events allow Sport models tc enter Precision offered turn away Preci sion Sport event offered intent proposal -30 help reduce administrative effort time required judge Precision-type models time may saved judges does eliminating ruler some what downgrade event bring closer concept Sport event Will judging still done hands-on speak distance now done FM event What about individual judges concept three-view has interpreted modeler rather going ruler measurement supposed give models dimensions compared three-view Proposal -46 would increase upper weight limit CL models 40 pounds cur rent limit RC Giant Scale models As noted proposal maximum allowable engine dis placement would increase basis dry weight model maximum displacement two-cycle engines would 40 cu need new weight engine sizes vast majority CL Scale modelers build fly models approach present limits What about safety factor such weights line sizes present handie beil crank construction among us could handle 30- 40-lb model 60 ft wire puiled three four Gs Pro posal SC-90-33 -35 should pass would CL models upper weight limit 55 lb pro posal Please consider above proposals very care fully let district Scale Contest Board Member know feel Removing old silkspan wing fuselage can very time-consuming difficult task according Gerry Deneau member Cholla Choppers Tucson AZ found task almost impossible trying remove wing covering 15-size Carrier plane wanted refurbish did covering tear little pieces remnants stuck wood frame welded Frustrated almost ready give up Gerry contacted modeling friend Lee Boss no rela don writer am aware re building Shoestring see could provide some help solution ins problem Lee told him heat old silkspan heat gun would soften dope held material wing using rounded-edge X-Acto blade lift up edge peel material away Continued page 186 184 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/02
Page Numbers: 75, 181, 184
4DDRESS CHANGE ssed Navy Carrier column its regular h&uled bimonthly appearance Janu Model Aviation apologize its ab first column have missed over 13 yrs writing decision tough make turmoil associated latest relocation too much over come As apparent column byline now re side Rome NY having transferred Air Force Griffiss Air Force Base Its good little closer other active Carrier fliers able attend contests driv ing eight hours Mystery Plane October 1988 column Douglas BTD-l Destroyer started life prototype two-seat scout bomber XSB2D-l during World War H placed production Instead design modified single-seat torpedo bomber BTD-1 end war halted production af ter run 28 aircraft outstanding response Mystery Planethe largest far responses cluded plans Profile Carrier version de signed flown Bob Reynolds Tucson AZ model shows lot promise also heard Jack Scarbrough aero nautical engineer team responsible design enjoyed reading letters re ceived Thanks interest feature column As soon get drawing board sembled Ill resume Mystery Plane contest winner October contest Gary Het rick Fremont NE Gary pointed Out aircraft appeared July 1988 issue Air Classics Maybe reason higher usual response Fox 36 October newsletter Fox Man ufacturing indicated two engines would discontinued because slow salesthe Fox 15BB Fox 36 l5BB has seen some popularity 15 Carrier event because its low cost ready availability coupled light weight good performance Fox 36 question NOT Fox Com bat has used successfully Profile Carrier Fox Combat still available though dealer shelves engine can ordered directly Fox Manufacturing Co 5303 Towson Ave Fort Smith AR 72901 cost $80 Fox makes carburetor square base fit enginethe same carb used 40 RC Compact Simple Carrier have long encouraged peo ple particularly time practice limited can compete occasionally use simple equipment simpler equipment creases reliability keeps cost under control greatly reduces frustration still allowing good competitive performance listenlng own advice might have done lot better last years Nats After two days frustration trying compete new complex model Profile new pres sure carburetor Class I went back basics Class II placed second score Continued page 181 Roy Ward used Royal kit basis Mitsubishi A6M Zero L flies Class II OS 46VF power Also derived Royal kit lhA Rd Cam Martins Vought F4U Corsair R flies Class OSlTune-l1lll 36 Class II OS 45FSR Author Dick Perrys MO-i placed second Class II 88 Nab excellent example performance potential simple models no moving surfaces except elevator line slider leadouts external wing easy access engine stock right out box OS 46VF ABC standard RC carb model used suction fuel system Sig 35%-nitro fuel Nats En gine Interchanged OS 4OVF use Class Dick trouble pressure carl low-speed Class Nats February 1989 75 Control Line Navy Carrier Dick Perry 480 WrIght Dr Rome NY 13440 Synopsis This months column will cover Mystery Plane winner October 1988 sue availability Fox 36 engine advan tages simplicity Carrier models NCS positions Sportsman Carrier muf flers GATOR RIC PRODUCTS TIGER TAIL 4S DELUX ALL BALSA KIT An new Tiger Tail 120 four strokes piped 60 two strokes beautiful performer competition just showing offi balsa kit machined wood parts complete hardware package includes plug-in adjustable stab parts new wing mounts Wing Span -72 inWing Arra 860 sq Complete Delux KitSi 5995 TRANSMITTER CASE An inexpensive rugged molded case protect expensive transmitter both two stick single stick transmitters Black leather grain aluminum trim locking clasp S 1995 MV-i TYPHOON New F3A competition Big beautiful flyer balsa construction plug-in wings 120 four stroke 60 two stroke power Plans-two sheetsS 1495 Fiberglass cowl51895 Clear butyrate canopy. S 995 OTHER PLANS Tiger Tail 4S-two sheets 120 four strokesS 1495 TAR baby 120 four strokesS 1195 Alley Kat 40 size trainer sport5 895 Gator Flea 40 size sport5 895 Bobcat 40 size sport5 895 feather Ilte glass cloth 7 ozsq yd est weave Fastest Filling est Finished Weight Big 3 Sq Yard Pkg Detailed Instructions 5895 Include $2 SOiltem UPS esidents Add 6% Sales Tax GATOR RIC PRODUCTS 3713 Pompano Dr acola FL 32514 476-8639 Dragonfly/HuntOn Continued page 176 Engine preparation mounting Cox Black Widow Golden Bee engines both have stunt-type tanks will run inverted Bolt engine fire wall nuts rear Dig out balsa fairings clear nuts sheet metal screws can used also epoxy engine mount place After epoxy has cured completely re move engine prepare follows Clean engine thoroughly immersing alcohol other water-free solvent Re move fuel tank backplate en gine will reassembled cylinder head outside circle tank vents up/down position toward inside circle backplate needle valve positioned same direction cylinder toward outside circle complication configura tion presents standard fuel line pickup will suitable Use piece small silicon tubing form tight U shape stock spring inside piece fine copper wire holds loops shape Cut tubing end will fit fuel feed nipple other end will lay inside surface tank close possible outside circle Cut angle pickup end tube Check small rubber gasket venturi place healthy engine will run gasket reassemble en gine Finishing final assembly Finish parts model fuel-proof dope light polyurethane latter may clear case fairly light color heavy Sew elevator stabilizer den tal floss glue kuots Install bellcrank control horn install pushrod lead-outs Put two pennies outboard tip tape place pennies can added later improve line tension necessary finish dry reinstall en gine Place couple washers under board engine mount screws create outthrust sure cylinder toward outboard right side Balance model point shown plan Flying Northern Virginia Control Line Club rules require Dragonfly utilize 012-in-thick braided lines 35-ft length Use control handle 2- 2-in spread increasing spread beyond point will create oversensitivity initial flights sure hold neu tral control upon launch full up want model less vulnerable de struction its recommended fly over grass times higher grass likely avert demolition See AMA rule book guidelines set up Combat match Practice Combat maneuvers solo flight pre pared tear tail off opponent CL Navy Carrier/Perry Continued page 75 has no moving surfaces except elevator equipped external line slider bellcrank mounted fuselage easy ac cess engine OS 46VF ABC com pletely stock just came box have done nothing run break fuel system conventional suction system propeller Rev-Up 8 x 7 bal anced otherwise unmodified Fuel Sig 35% Carrier like other things lifethe last 10% performance requires 90% ef fort expense desire compete ef fectively minimum cost frustration sim plicity key keeping equipment simple reliable practice time can devoted fly ing skills rather trying learn character istics equipment Sportsman Carrier Lots discussions have dealt issue entry-level Carrier event Most have centered around 15 Carrier Profile Carrier various restrictions per formance categories existing rules con sensus developed 88 Nats among competitors such event should encourage Continued page 184 oia timer perfectly proportioned modeling Curtlss Robin 049 EngInes -Channel R/C 41 WIngspan Electric Power Optional very law lull stale aicrax ideally suited IC model aight appealing old Carries Rabin barn spruce linen age beaulifully pmportloned rubber electric Cr glow engines Easy fun build traIner-like performance Flylise Models Catalog SOtPttxCO 17031 2730593 INE MODELS INC PO Box 213e Fairfax VIrginia 22031 USA February 1989 181 f51 .,,..d transmission minimizing engine Available vS-itO S1495 SOFT MOUNT COMPONENTS 4-lug Mounting Plate 6061-T-6 black anodized Undrilled 5 Drilled YS-60 OS-itO Rubber Iso-Mounts SIB diameter x 112 long 8-32 female end 8-32 x 112 male other end Specify soft ISO durometer-yellowl firm 160 durometer-purplel Each. 53OOPkg 4$995 1st US RIC Flight School Stop Crashing Start Learning Dave Scott Most Experienced Instructor North America aOver 3000 hrs flying time time profes sional instructor ue science instruction cannot imitgted anywherel Everything provided school ially designed Ulti mate Trginer Nearly 30000 air-miles flownl Original training handbook Training success rate ly vacation area/field Low prices food/accomodations ACT NOW CLASSES FILLING FAST Info pack $200 1st US RIC FLIGHT SCHOOL 521 S Sawyer. Shawano WI 54166 17151524-2985 TWO NEW FLIGHT BOXES Compintaly aoonmbled lininhad Made uSA Buth lop quality wood cunstructixn Tmo larga dramaro unique drawer locho Small box o pias shipping Large box $12500 plus shippiox includes fuel compurimnntbsttarypowCt panel compurtmenladiustable fuselage crudles Mosey back guarantee send si specs cull 14151 3037732 lease mesougn Flights Fancy AeromodelinO P0 Baa t La Honda Ca 54020 TRAINERFOAMAIREMONARCH SPAN 95 SPAN AN EIGHT 2 lbs 3 CH $ HT 5 lbs $O9 5 WEIGHT 2 Ibs~ io495 POWER 0 cc$ 1A95 POWER 0POWER 0 CC 3 4 CHANNEL4CH FOUR CHANNELFOUR CHANNEL CALL OR WRITE FOR FREE INFORT 1 NEODESHA KS 66757 ON SAC KITS AND QUADRA PRICES316 325-2821 FREE SHIPPING ON KIT ORDERVISA MASTERCARD ACCEPTED CL Navy Carrier/Perry Continued page 181 people enter allowing compete among themselves having fly against experienced competitors event should impose restrictions equipment would force contestant learn new skills change equipment competitive regular AMA Car rier events Navy Carrier Society NCS will sponsor such event 1989 Nats Sportsman Pro file Carrier will probably flown day follow ing regular Nats Carrier competition will restricted contestants enter Nats event Details will made available Nats approaches addition sponsoring Sportsman Profile Carrier Nats NCS strongly encourages its members include Sportsman Carrier Carrier contest held 1989 think idea has real merit should considered cluding Sportsman Carrier would require combin ing other events reducing number tro pines other events Mufflers Carrier NCS also discussed muffler issue some length pro posals before Contest Board change rules allow mufflers andlor tuned pipes lieve potential enforcement nightmares because very loose wording also believe something needs done al low models muffled flying sites require Under present AMA guidelines possible deviate published competition rules long deviations published advance therefore possible allow mufflers Carrier competition though models equipped would ineligible national records NCS adopted position mufflers should allowed Carrier competition during 1989 gain information use developing effective muffler rule events Individual Contest Directors will have take initiative allow mufflers publicize rules will applicable own contests Meanwhile comnuttee am chairman will working develop guidelines muffler use alternatives can ex plored workable rule established before next rules proposal cycle begins September 1990 solicit opinions about mufflers information may have gathered such information may use committee CL Scale/Boss Continued page 76 words would order stimulate some think ing maybe spur make comments themespecially individual district Scale Contest Board Members Proposal -27 puts forward basic idea believe shared Scale mod elers would like see come about However administration such rule pro gram would another matter new model comes scene say whether Visit major Model Engine Collectors Association MECA display sale 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Precision-type models time may saved judges does eliminating ruler some what downgrade event bring closer concept Sport event Will judging still done hands-on speak distance now done FM event What about individual judges concept three-view has interpreted modeler rather going ruler measurement supposed give models dimensions compared three-view Proposal -46 would increase upper weight limit CL models 40 pounds cur rent limit RC Giant Scale models As noted proposal maximum allowable engine dis placement would increase basis dry weight model maximum displacement two-cycle engines would 40 cu need new weight engine sizes vast majority CL Scale modelers build fly models approach present limits What about safety factor such weights line sizes present handie beil crank construction among us could handle 30- 40-lb model 60 ft wire puiled three four Gs Pro posal SC-90-33 -35 should pass would CL models upper weight limit 55 lb pro posal Please consider above proposals very care fully let district Scale Contest Board Member know feel Removing old silkspan wing fuselage can very time-consuming difficult task according Gerry Deneau member Cholla Choppers Tucson AZ found task almost impossible trying remove wing covering 15-size Carrier plane wanted refurbish did covering tear little pieces remnants stuck wood frame welded Frustrated almost ready give up Gerry contacted modeling friend Lee Boss no rela don writer am aware re building Shoestring see could provide some help solution ins problem Lee told him heat old silkspan heat gun would soften dope held material wing using rounded-edge X-Acto blade lift up edge peel material away Continued page 186 184 Model Aviation