Nationals Analysis Nationals provides opportunity see wider variety equipment usual local contests space allocated Nationals coverage Navy Carrier events doesnt provide sufficient space go detail equipment used want devote first column after Nationals coverage discussing equipment trends Nationals Information derived discussions contestants data sheets contestants fill out processing welcome trend years Nationals relatively few MO- entered Class Class H Although MO-i prevalent prototype modeled variety other types represented made very interesting flight line throw-back earlier times Guardian next popular model after MO-i Class outnumbered MO-i entries Class II modelers using small engines models similar size Class models Nationals year entries larger models engines over 60 cubic inch displacement number contestants large small versions same design Class II Class Mark Warwashana Leon Ryktarsyk used Brewster XSBA-l John Castiglioni pair Grumman F-4F Wildcats Joe Dzialo matching Grumman F-8F Bearcats Pete Mazur big bigger MO-is Bill Melton won Eugene Ely award Guardians three classes Paul Kegels Guardians both 205 square inch models based Sterling kit own MO-is same size three classesbuilt 44-inch maximum wingspan Class II Models continue larger decade ago theoretical statistical relationship between low wing loading low speeds slow flight Class two models exceeded 200 square inches wing area Class II two modelsboth small engineswere under 200 square inches relationship between wing loading low speed score tenuous year scores scattered past better low speeds however still grouped models lighter wing loading model seemed buck trend Joe Dzialos Class I-winning Bearcat Joes model smallest Class entries 160 square inches wing area spite size model achieved better low speed timeGary Hulls 395 square inch entry Profile Carrier ship though Joes Bearcat also lightest entry wing loading still over two pounds per square foot Joes outstanding slow flight achieved superbly trimmed model pilot skill match Class H two best low speeds Pete Mazur Bill Calkinsfirst third places both models about 350 square inches wing real variety engines year K&B dominant manufacturer Class 0S close behind no two single type engine High speed dominated particular engine manufacturer five fastest models Class over 100 mph four different manufacturers represented Continued page 162 December 1991 59 Lx Navy Carrier Dick Perry 6739 Stonecutter Dr Burke VA 22015 ABSTRACT This months column looks types equipment used Nationals discusses preliminary plans Navy Carrier facilities Muncie contestants modeled same protot~ wuu br Class II Both Mark Warwashana Leon nyuuruyc entered Brewster XSBA-1 models similar belonging Marc Right shows original model Vought/Consolldated XTBU-1ITBY-2 Seawoif entered Rick Essex K&P 58 engine popular engine event ulass II dominant engine high speed performance irus tieu diii Meltons uuardian Carrier classes Nationals 1173 mph Mark Warwashanas Wildcat shown photo right models top 90 mph SuperTigre S 36 spins Rev-Up 9 x 75 propeller RAPID NICAD CHARGER field charging nicads $6695 adjustable 100% capacity MOSPET field charger 4 5 cell RX 8 cell TX nlcads Using state-of-me-art MOSIET technology can rapidly ileld charge 48 60 V fiX g6 V TX nicads simultaneously independently Plug cigarette lighter socket plug Included push button unit will restl en, lILL 100% CAPACITY WIThOUTTh ENGI RIINMINO 120-14OVsouttei Automatic Voltage Sensing circuitRy will terminate charge LEDs will indicate thLs Separate fiX TX current adjushnente up least 1000 mA factory set 500 mA allow fast charging nicads excess 1000 mAll capadty abIlIty used home laiclnle/overnight/fast charging sistem using 12 V DC regulated posser supply Separate fiX TX trip voltage adJustmente allow charging 4 S cell fiX nicads well precise control over charge termination voltages - The GLOW SWITCH 2 & 4 STROKE ENGINES $3995 board Glow Switch allosna easier safer starting 2 4 slroke engines Just throttle back flip prop No external batteries cords deal Works on-board 12 volt nicad cell Automatic Turn means unit shute off receiver iv powered dosntt Will sneak P04 W PCPI radios Servo reversing adjustable hip point LED indicator Will work 1 2 glow plugs Ideal inverted cowled engines Provides reliable idling especially tor 4 strokes dusi POWER MOIOSET design ensures exiremely low voltage drop therefore maximum heat giow plug Unit shipped tinned leads Also available installed Putaba J connector $500 additional nNI9WtfJN 5 INNOVATIVE ELECTRONICS RK 304 Fox bun OmL New HampshIre 03051 824022 Please send ideas notices upcoming CL Scale events contest reports andespeciallyphotos CL Scale activity Navy Carrier/Perry Continued page 59 fastest model Bill Meltons Guardian Bill SuperTigre X 40 powerplant propeller Grish 9-7 engine equipped Rossi carb used OPS plug Further details available Class II large engines numerous smaller ones also dominated high speed Prepaid Orders Money Order Cerhhed Check Shipping & Handing $500 COD Orders Cash Cerlilied Check collecled delivery Add $400 10 Itt shove amounlS DEALER IOYQVIWES IMJThD Prices and Specifications Subject Change Without Notice Designed manufactured USA performance high speeds over 100 mph achieved engines larger 60 cubic inches fact E large engine slower 100 mph Unlike Class definite performance advantage particular make engine Rossi Bill Melton again fastest day 1173 mph three fastest seven engines Rossis other four included two Webra 61s OS 61 old SuperTigre G 65 Bill Melton achieved high speed performance Rev-Up 10-8W prop cut 911/16 diameter Wallick carburetor based Perry design aluminum body OPS plug Fuel system crankcase pressure model within ounce being heaviest entered Apparently mass provided solid engine mountit certainly didnt slow acceleration appreciably Only two other models faster acceleration John Castiglionis Wildcat another Rossi 65 fastest off deck almost fast top end less prtce two magazines can own coirprehenve docunent what RC Soamg industry has offer NSP Soariig Reference Catalog represents two years research effort order yotr NSP RO Soaring Reference Catalog send check money order NSP lOOn pages product information Articles Reviews specs Fully Illustrated est catalog RC Soanng complete re-do 1990s catalog must-have reference Please send $500 thid class 6-8 week delivery $700 frst class 1-2 week delivery Thanks NorthEast Sailplane Products 16 Kby Lane Wdliston Vermont 05495 802 658-9482 slight acceleration advantage gained through 20% lighter model larger propeller diameter Johns Top Flite prop largest both pitch 825 inches diameter 11 inches John also used unique pressure fuel system Ill describe later column Profile Carrier almost half models MO- ls although individual design characteristics varied Most models larger minimum required wing area 300 square inches exceeded 44 inches span though larger models allowed Profile Carlos Aloises excellent low speed flight described detail Nationals coverage model lightest wing loading 104 pounds per square foot achieve 200 seconds low speed engine department definite preference K&B 58 37% Open entries also decided lack K&Bs among top speeds day very consistent however K&Bs top speeds between 81 85 mph four highest speeds over 90 mph included two OS FSR 40 conversions Tune-Hill Glenn Dye Carlos Aloises SuperTigre X 36 Mark Warwashanas Supertigre 5 36 fastest time 935 mph 1924 seconds Dick Perrys MO-l Tune-Hill power 05 4BK carb Fox R/C plug APC 9-75 competition prop What does take win Nationals Does high speed low speed dominate performance doesnt seem real pattern year Profile Carrier event low speed usually determines winners no clearly dominant factor top seven places over 82 mph high over 210 seconds low took very good performance both high low speed place top half Both high speed low speed performance closely correlated placing top half competitors look high speed low speed performance relative ranking five top Continued page 164 a2WMfo*s Reregnirad ____ CSA CertifiedAedensee File No____ File No r t2t226LR2hlh4 Only cehlied checks money oders accepted Minimum orde 01400 fur tirree packagesuf 4 Pemmpoles $400 oar package 0200 shipnise handling CT tesidents add sales tan Prices sublect 10 change notice DEALER INOUIRIES INVITED Fm funher jnfumatiun awl deale pt cnn send flASk Business Cata SERMOS R/C SNAP CONNECTORS Inc Cedar Corners Station Box 16787 Stamford CT 06905 203 322-6294 162 Model Aviation COMPUTERIZED AIRCRAFT PLOTS Technical Lstrations Suitable Framing Scde afting ird Scaging S&vies 3 Views D-TECH SYSTEMS RE Dcx 1911462916 seven finishers-the same same cannot said tor Scale Carrier classes Although no dominant factor governing placing events just Profile reasons quite different top four places Class II high speed varied almost 20 mph low speed almost minute Class spread over 25 mph differences high speed two minutes low think path improved performance lies Class II medels similar size weight Profile models ie large light models already seeing Profile Carrier models entered Class Class II appropriate engines performance capable overcoming some disadvantage forfeiting 100 scale bonus points philosophy will topic later article Carrier Facilities Muncie John Hunton architect avid modeler Northern Virginia Vince Mankowski Executive Director AMA Headquarters working design AMAs Muncie facility preliminary plans call separate areas dedicated Control Line specialty Navy Carrier facility will consist two circles protective fences circles will separated center section divided spectator pit sections containing shelter circles will have protective fencing two sides separating circles parking area pits spectators pit area will also have fence separate spectators facility being designed serve Nationals site pit areas large enough acconunodate corresponding number contestants models shelter will serve processing tabulation during Nationals facilities will also well suited smaller contests areas being reserved competition shelters would provide registration processing administration facilities concessions picnic areas other need host club may have Parking will available adjacent event area Ill provide details developedII Combat/Johnson Continued page 60 object event get official times real Combat models bringing some sort cheater airplane will get pilot laughed though entry free pilots ought kick something waste contest time being able break 120 mph 120 mph barrier seems casual took six flights before anyone broke 100 mph first time ran event fastest Fox going 114 mph Glen Dye engine around 124 mph Hoffelt 36R won something over 129 mph Nelson guys really licking chops over Whoa $200 go 130 mph No problem last weekend July found making way Czestochowa Poland European Championships championships held off year World Championships tuning up right now Going yourself sponsorship presents few problemslike getting airfare reasonable fee Almost flight booked solid least airline offered Business Class ticket little $3600 After much newspaper searching can too found seat LOT Airlines official airline Poland less reasonable price around thousand bucks Car rental another dicey operation proved reliable rather large car compared little things ring-dinging down road Yep have some twocycle-powered cars about size trunk Ford pure chance found motel right highway about mile flying site used 1980 World Championships Being rich American type spent 490000 Zloties per night room 12000 Zloties US dollar price wasnt too bad contest see could find smallest Zloty note won 50 Zloty note Id saved souvenir case dont want bother math thats worth about third penny Incidentally 10-Zloty coins make excellent wing weights Im starting see Europeans seem taking us cleaners sitting back USA thinking about next World Champs Europeans having major meets time Theyre flying against other time show up try dispose Americans first settle things amongst themselves speed Teamrace circles permanent nice workshops national teams Scale used circles too Stunt its own 111 GAIN CONTROL 371 Losing control can nightmare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves wallet Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RO enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time Radio South fast economical in-house radio service can depend Radio South customer satisfaction isnt just motto Its way life Let us put back control F5 Futaba 5524 N Palafox Pensacola FL 32503 repair information 904 434-0909 1-800-962-7802 Toll Free Order Line lOrders Only Pleasel 164 Model Aviation KINGSWAY R/C HOBBY SUPPLY SpahlIzng Aircraft Supplies 5581 Richnond713-9778141 Houston TX 77058US WAtTS 1800421-7783 LATHES FOR THE MODEL AVIATOR -JET r I-BLUE-RIDGE~-%-- EMCO MAIER SHERLINE MYFORD ____ SOuTH BEND 304 562-3538 AMERICAN TURNMA5TER $100 ATLAS Acc PO Box 536-V icane WV 25526
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/12
Page Numbers: 59, 162, 164
Nationals Analysis Nationals provides opportunity see wider variety equipment usual local contests space allocated Nationals coverage Navy Carrier events doesnt provide sufficient space go detail equipment used want devote first column after Nationals coverage discussing equipment trends Nationals Information derived discussions contestants data sheets contestants fill out processing welcome trend years Nationals relatively few MO- entered Class Class H Although MO-i prevalent prototype modeled variety other types represented made very interesting flight line throw-back earlier times Guardian next popular model after MO-i Class outnumbered MO-i entries Class II modelers using small engines models similar size Class models Nationals year entries larger models engines over 60 cubic inch displacement number contestants large small versions same design Class II Class Mark Warwashana Leon Ryktarsyk used Brewster XSBA-l John Castiglioni pair Grumman F-4F Wildcats Joe Dzialo matching Grumman F-8F Bearcats Pete Mazur big bigger MO-is Bill Melton won Eugene Ely award Guardians three classes Paul Kegels Guardians both 205 square inch models based Sterling kit own MO-is same size three classesbuilt 44-inch maximum wingspan Class II Models continue larger decade ago theoretical statistical relationship between low wing loading low speeds slow flight Class two models exceeded 200 square inches wing area Class II two modelsboth small engineswere under 200 square inches relationship between wing loading low speed score tenuous year scores scattered past better low speeds however still grouped models lighter wing loading model seemed buck trend Joe Dzialos Class I-winning Bearcat Joes model smallest Class entries 160 square inches wing area spite size model achieved better low speed timeGary Hulls 395 square inch entry Profile Carrier ship though Joes Bearcat also lightest entry wing loading still over two pounds per square foot Joes outstanding slow flight achieved superbly trimmed model pilot skill match Class H two best low speeds Pete Mazur Bill Calkinsfirst third places both models about 350 square inches wing real variety engines year K&B dominant manufacturer Class 0S close behind no two single type engine High speed dominated particular engine manufacturer five fastest models Class over 100 mph four different manufacturers represented Continued page 162 December 1991 59 Lx Navy Carrier Dick Perry 6739 Stonecutter Dr Burke VA 22015 ABSTRACT This months column looks types equipment used Nationals discusses preliminary plans Navy Carrier facilities Muncie contestants modeled same protot~ wuu br Class II Both Mark Warwashana Leon nyuuruyc entered Brewster XSBA-1 models similar belonging Marc Right shows original model Vought/Consolldated XTBU-1ITBY-2 Seawoif entered Rick Essex K&P 58 engine popular engine event ulass II dominant engine high speed performance irus tieu diii Meltons uuardian Carrier classes Nationals 1173 mph Mark Warwashanas Wildcat shown photo right models top 90 mph SuperTigre S 36 spins Rev-Up 9 x 75 propeller RAPID NICAD CHARGER field charging nicads $6695 adjustable 100% capacity MOSPET field charger 4 5 cell RX 8 cell TX nlcads Using state-of-me-art MOSIET technology can rapidly ileld charge 48 60 V fiX g6 V TX nicads simultaneously independently Plug cigarette lighter socket plug Included push button unit will restl en, lILL 100% CAPACITY WIThOUTTh ENGI RIINMINO 120-14OVsouttei Automatic Voltage Sensing circuitRy will terminate charge LEDs will indicate thLs Separate fiX TX current adjushnente up least 1000 mA factory set 500 mA allow fast charging nicads excess 1000 mAll capadty abIlIty used home laiclnle/overnight/fast charging sistem using 12 V DC regulated posser supply Separate fiX TX trip voltage adJustmente allow charging 4 S cell fiX nicads well precise control over charge termination voltages - The GLOW SWITCH 2 & 4 STROKE ENGINES $3995 board Glow Switch allosna easier safer starting 2 4 slroke engines Just throttle back flip prop No external batteries cords deal Works on-board 12 volt nicad cell Automatic Turn means unit shute off receiver iv powered dosntt Will sneak P04 W PCPI radios Servo reversing adjustable hip point LED indicator Will work 1 2 glow plugs Ideal inverted cowled engines Provides reliable idling especially tor 4 strokes dusi POWER MOIOSET design ensures exiremely low voltage drop therefore maximum heat giow plug Unit shipped tinned leads Also available installed Putaba J connector $500 additional nNI9WtfJN 5 INNOVATIVE ELECTRONICS RK 304 Fox bun OmL New HampshIre 03051 824022 Please send ideas notices upcoming CL Scale events contest reports andespeciallyphotos CL Scale activity Navy Carrier/Perry Continued page 59 fastest model Bill Meltons Guardian Bill SuperTigre X 40 powerplant propeller Grish 9-7 engine equipped Rossi carb used OPS plug Further details available Class II large engines numerous smaller ones also dominated high speed Prepaid Orders Money Order Cerhhed Check Shipping & Handing $500 COD Orders Cash Cerlilied Check collecled delivery Add $400 10 Itt shove amounlS DEALER IOYQVIWES IMJThD Prices and Specifications Subject Change Without Notice Designed manufactured USA performance high speeds over 100 mph achieved engines larger 60 cubic inches fact E large engine slower 100 mph Unlike Class definite performance advantage particular make engine Rossi Bill Melton again fastest day 1173 mph three fastest seven engines Rossis other four included two Webra 61s OS 61 old SuperTigre G 65 Bill Melton achieved high speed performance Rev-Up 10-8W prop cut 911/16 diameter Wallick carburetor based Perry design aluminum body OPS plug Fuel system crankcase pressure model within ounce being heaviest entered Apparently mass provided solid engine mountit certainly didnt slow acceleration appreciably Only two other models faster acceleration John Castiglionis Wildcat another Rossi 65 fastest off deck almost fast top end less prtce two magazines can own coirprehenve docunent what RC Soamg industry has offer NSP Soariig Reference Catalog represents two years research effort order yotr NSP RO Soaring Reference Catalog send check money order NSP lOOn pages product information Articles Reviews specs Fully Illustrated est catalog RC Soanng complete re-do 1990s catalog must-have reference Please send $500 thid class 6-8 week delivery $700 frst class 1-2 week delivery Thanks NorthEast Sailplane Products 16 Kby Lane Wdliston Vermont 05495 802 658-9482 slight acceleration advantage gained through 20% lighter model larger propeller diameter Johns Top Flite prop largest both pitch 825 inches diameter 11 inches John also used unique pressure fuel system Ill describe later column Profile Carrier almost half models MO- ls although individual design characteristics varied Most models larger minimum required wing area 300 square inches exceeded 44 inches span though larger models allowed Profile Carlos Aloises excellent low speed flight described detail Nationals coverage model lightest wing loading 104 pounds per square foot achieve 200 seconds low speed engine department definite preference K&B 58 37% Open entries also decided lack K&Bs among top speeds day very consistent however K&Bs top speeds between 81 85 mph four highest speeds over 90 mph included two OS FSR 40 conversions Tune-Hill Glenn Dye Carlos Aloises SuperTigre X 36 Mark Warwashanas Supertigre 5 36 fastest time 935 mph 1924 seconds Dick Perrys MO-l Tune-Hill power 05 4BK carb Fox R/C plug APC 9-75 competition prop What does take win Nationals Does high speed low speed dominate performance doesnt seem real pattern year Profile Carrier event low speed usually determines winners no clearly dominant factor top seven places over 82 mph high over 210 seconds low took very good performance both high low speed place top half Both high speed low speed performance closely correlated placing top half competitors look high speed low speed performance relative ranking five top Continued page 164 a2WMfo*s Reregnirad ____ CSA CertifiedAedensee File No____ File No r t2t226LR2hlh4 Only cehlied checks money oders accepted Minimum orde 01400 fur tirree packagesuf 4 Pemmpoles $400 oar package 0200 shipnise handling CT tesidents add sales tan Prices sublect 10 change notice DEALER INOUIRIES INVITED Fm funher jnfumatiun awl deale pt cnn send flASk Business Cata SERMOS R/C SNAP CONNECTORS Inc Cedar Corners Station Box 16787 Stamford CT 06905 203 322-6294 162 Model Aviation COMPUTERIZED AIRCRAFT PLOTS Technical Lstrations Suitable Framing Scde afting ird Scaging S&vies 3 Views D-TECH SYSTEMS RE Dcx 1911462916 seven finishers-the same same cannot said tor Scale Carrier classes Although no dominant factor governing placing events just Profile reasons quite different top four places Class II high speed varied almost 20 mph low speed almost minute Class spread over 25 mph differences high speed two minutes low think path improved performance lies Class II medels similar size weight Profile models ie large light models already seeing Profile Carrier models entered Class Class II appropriate engines performance capable overcoming some disadvantage forfeiting 100 scale bonus points philosophy will topic later article Carrier Facilities Muncie John Hunton architect avid modeler Northern Virginia Vince Mankowski Executive Director AMA Headquarters working design AMAs Muncie facility preliminary plans call separate areas dedicated Control Line specialty Navy Carrier facility will consist two circles protective fences circles will separated center section divided spectator pit sections containing shelter circles will have protective fencing two sides separating circles parking area pits spectators pit area will also have fence separate spectators facility being designed serve Nationals site pit areas large enough acconunodate corresponding number contestants models shelter will serve processing tabulation during Nationals facilities will also well suited smaller contests areas being reserved competition shelters would provide registration processing administration facilities concessions picnic areas other need host club may have Parking will available adjacent event area Ill provide details developedII Combat/Johnson Continued page 60 object event get official times real Combat models bringing some sort cheater airplane will get pilot laughed though entry free pilots ought kick something waste contest time being able break 120 mph 120 mph barrier seems casual took six flights before anyone broke 100 mph first time ran event fastest Fox going 114 mph Glen Dye engine around 124 mph Hoffelt 36R won something over 129 mph Nelson guys really licking chops over Whoa $200 go 130 mph No problem last weekend July found making way Czestochowa Poland European Championships championships held off year World Championships tuning up right now Going yourself sponsorship presents few problemslike getting airfare reasonable fee Almost flight booked solid least airline offered Business Class ticket little $3600 After much newspaper searching can too found seat LOT Airlines official airline Poland less reasonable price around thousand bucks Car rental another dicey operation proved reliable rather large car compared little things ring-dinging down road Yep have some twocycle-powered cars about size trunk Ford pure chance found motel right highway about mile flying site used 1980 World Championships Being rich American type spent 490000 Zloties per night room 12000 Zloties US dollar price wasnt too bad contest see could find smallest Zloty note won 50 Zloty note Id saved souvenir case dont want bother math thats worth about third penny Incidentally 10-Zloty coins make excellent wing weights Im starting see Europeans seem taking us cleaners sitting back USA thinking about next World Champs Europeans having major meets time Theyre flying against other time show up try dispose Americans first settle things amongst themselves speed Teamrace circles permanent nice workshops national teams Scale used circles too Stunt its own 111 GAIN CONTROL 371 Losing control can nightmare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves wallet Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RO enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time Radio South fast economical in-house radio service can depend Radio South customer satisfaction isnt just motto Its way life Let us put back control F5 Futaba 5524 N Palafox Pensacola FL 32503 repair information 904 434-0909 1-800-962-7802 Toll Free Order Line lOrders Only Pleasel 164 Model Aviation KINGSWAY R/C HOBBY SUPPLY SpahlIzng Aircraft Supplies 5581 Richnond713-9778141 Houston TX 77058US WAtTS 1800421-7783 LATHES FOR THE MODEL AVIATOR -JET r I-BLUE-RIDGE~-%-- EMCO MAIER SHERLINE MYFORD ____ SOuTH BEND 304 562-3538 AMERICAN TURNMA5TER $100 ATLAS Acc PO Box 536-V icane WV 25526
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/12
Page Numbers: 59, 162, 164
Nationals Analysis Nationals provides opportunity see wider variety equipment usual local contests space allocated Nationals coverage Navy Carrier events doesnt provide sufficient space go detail equipment used want devote first column after Nationals coverage discussing equipment trends Nationals Information derived discussions contestants data sheets contestants fill out processing welcome trend years Nationals relatively few MO- entered Class Class H Although MO-i prevalent prototype modeled variety other types represented made very interesting flight line throw-back earlier times Guardian next popular model after MO-i Class outnumbered MO-i entries Class II modelers using small engines models similar size Class models Nationals year entries larger models engines over 60 cubic inch displacement number contestants large small versions same design Class II Class Mark Warwashana Leon Ryktarsyk used Brewster XSBA-l John Castiglioni pair Grumman F-4F Wildcats Joe Dzialo matching Grumman F-8F Bearcats Pete Mazur big bigger MO-is Bill Melton won Eugene Ely award Guardians three classes Paul Kegels Guardians both 205 square inch models based Sterling kit own MO-is same size three classesbuilt 44-inch maximum wingspan Class II Models continue larger decade ago theoretical statistical relationship between low wing loading low speeds slow flight Class two models exceeded 200 square inches wing area Class II two modelsboth small engineswere under 200 square inches relationship between wing loading low speed score tenuous year scores scattered past better low speeds however still grouped models lighter wing loading model seemed buck trend Joe Dzialos Class I-winning Bearcat Joes model smallest Class entries 160 square inches wing area spite size model achieved better low speed timeGary Hulls 395 square inch entry Profile Carrier ship though Joes Bearcat also lightest entry wing loading still over two pounds per square foot Joes outstanding slow flight achieved superbly trimmed model pilot skill match Class H two best low speeds Pete Mazur Bill Calkinsfirst third places both models about 350 square inches wing real variety engines year K&B dominant manufacturer Class 0S close behind no two single type engine High speed dominated particular engine manufacturer five fastest models Class over 100 mph four different manufacturers represented Continued page 162 December 1991 59 Lx Navy Carrier Dick Perry 6739 Stonecutter Dr Burke VA 22015 ABSTRACT This months column looks types equipment used Nationals discusses preliminary plans Navy Carrier facilities Muncie contestants modeled same protot~ wuu br Class II Both Mark Warwashana Leon nyuuruyc entered Brewster XSBA-1 models similar belonging Marc Right shows original model Vought/Consolldated XTBU-1ITBY-2 Seawoif entered Rick Essex K&P 58 engine popular engine event ulass II dominant engine high speed performance irus tieu diii Meltons uuardian Carrier classes Nationals 1173 mph Mark Warwashanas Wildcat shown photo right models top 90 mph SuperTigre S 36 spins Rev-Up 9 x 75 propeller RAPID NICAD CHARGER field charging nicads $6695 adjustable 100% capacity MOSPET field charger 4 5 cell RX 8 cell TX nlcads Using state-of-me-art MOSIET technology can rapidly ileld charge 48 60 V fiX g6 V TX nicads simultaneously independently Plug cigarette lighter socket plug Included push button unit will restl en, lILL 100% CAPACITY WIThOUTTh ENGI RIINMINO 120-14OVsouttei Automatic Voltage Sensing circuitRy will terminate charge LEDs will indicate thLs Separate fiX TX current adjushnente up least 1000 mA factory set 500 mA allow fast charging nicads excess 1000 mAll capadty abIlIty used home laiclnle/overnight/fast charging sistem using 12 V DC regulated posser supply Separate fiX TX trip voltage adJustmente allow charging 4 S cell fiX nicads well precise control over charge termination voltages - The GLOW SWITCH 2 & 4 STROKE ENGINES $3995 board Glow Switch allosna easier safer starting 2 4 slroke engines Just throttle back flip prop No external batteries cords deal Works on-board 12 volt nicad cell Automatic Turn means unit shute off receiver iv powered dosntt Will sneak P04 W PCPI radios Servo reversing adjustable hip point LED indicator Will work 1 2 glow plugs Ideal inverted cowled engines Provides reliable idling especially tor 4 strokes dusi POWER MOIOSET design ensures exiremely low voltage drop therefore maximum heat giow plug Unit shipped tinned leads Also available installed Putaba J connector $500 additional nNI9WtfJN 5 INNOVATIVE ELECTRONICS RK 304 Fox bun OmL New HampshIre 03051 824022 Please send ideas notices upcoming CL Scale events contest reports andespeciallyphotos CL Scale activity Navy Carrier/Perry Continued page 59 fastest model Bill Meltons Guardian Bill SuperTigre X 40 powerplant propeller Grish 9-7 engine equipped Rossi carb used OPS plug Further details available Class II large engines numerous smaller ones also dominated high speed Prepaid Orders Money Order Cerhhed Check Shipping & Handing $500 COD Orders Cash Cerlilied Check collecled delivery Add $400 10 Itt shove amounlS DEALER IOYQVIWES IMJThD Prices and Specifications Subject Change Without Notice Designed manufactured USA performance high speeds over 100 mph achieved engines larger 60 cubic inches fact E large engine slower 100 mph Unlike Class definite performance advantage particular make engine Rossi Bill Melton again fastest day 1173 mph three fastest seven engines Rossis other four included two Webra 61s OS 61 old SuperTigre G 65 Bill Melton achieved high speed performance Rev-Up 10-8W prop cut 911/16 diameter Wallick carburetor based Perry design aluminum body OPS plug Fuel system crankcase pressure model within ounce being heaviest entered Apparently mass provided solid engine mountit certainly didnt slow acceleration appreciably Only two other models faster acceleration John Castiglionis Wildcat another Rossi 65 fastest off deck almost fast top end less prtce two magazines can own coirprehenve docunent what RC Soamg industry has offer NSP Soariig Reference Catalog represents two years research effort order yotr NSP RO Soaring Reference Catalog send check money order NSP lOOn pages product information Articles Reviews specs Fully Illustrated est catalog RC Soanng complete re-do 1990s catalog must-have reference Please send $500 thid class 6-8 week delivery $700 frst class 1-2 week delivery Thanks NorthEast Sailplane Products 16 Kby Lane Wdliston Vermont 05495 802 658-9482 slight acceleration advantage gained through 20% lighter model larger propeller diameter Johns Top Flite prop largest both pitch 825 inches diameter 11 inches John also used unique pressure fuel system Ill describe later column Profile Carrier almost half models MO- ls although individual design characteristics varied Most models larger minimum required wing area 300 square inches exceeded 44 inches span though larger models allowed Profile Carlos Aloises excellent low speed flight described detail Nationals coverage model lightest wing loading 104 pounds per square foot achieve 200 seconds low speed engine department definite preference K&B 58 37% Open entries also decided lack K&Bs among top speeds day very consistent however K&Bs top speeds between 81 85 mph four highest speeds over 90 mph included two OS FSR 40 conversions Tune-Hill Glenn Dye Carlos Aloises SuperTigre X 36 Mark Warwashanas Supertigre 5 36 fastest time 935 mph 1924 seconds Dick Perrys MO-l Tune-Hill power 05 4BK carb Fox R/C plug APC 9-75 competition prop What does take win Nationals Does high speed low speed dominate performance doesnt seem real pattern year Profile Carrier event low speed usually determines winners no clearly dominant factor top seven places over 82 mph high over 210 seconds low took very good performance both high low speed place top half Both high speed low speed performance closely correlated placing top half competitors look high speed low speed performance relative ranking five top Continued page 164 a2WMfo*s Reregnirad ____ CSA CertifiedAedensee File No____ File No r t2t226LR2hlh4 Only cehlied checks money oders accepted Minimum orde 01400 fur tirree packagesuf 4 Pemmpoles $400 oar package 0200 shipnise handling CT tesidents add sales tan Prices sublect 10 change notice DEALER INOUIRIES INVITED Fm funher jnfumatiun awl deale pt cnn send flASk Business Cata SERMOS R/C SNAP CONNECTORS Inc Cedar Corners Station Box 16787 Stamford CT 06905 203 322-6294 162 Model Aviation COMPUTERIZED AIRCRAFT PLOTS Technical Lstrations Suitable Framing Scde afting ird Scaging S&vies 3 Views D-TECH SYSTEMS RE Dcx 1911462916 seven finishers-the same same cannot said tor Scale Carrier classes Although no dominant factor governing placing events just Profile reasons quite different top four places Class II high speed varied almost 20 mph low speed almost minute Class spread over 25 mph differences high speed two minutes low think path improved performance lies Class II medels similar size weight Profile models ie large light models already seeing Profile Carrier models entered Class Class II appropriate engines performance capable overcoming some disadvantage forfeiting 100 scale bonus points philosophy will topic later article Carrier Facilities Muncie John Hunton architect avid modeler Northern Virginia Vince Mankowski Executive Director AMA Headquarters working design AMAs Muncie facility preliminary plans call separate areas dedicated Control Line specialty Navy Carrier facility will consist two circles protective fences circles will separated center section divided spectator pit sections containing shelter circles will have protective fencing two sides separating circles parking area pits spectators pit area will also have fence separate spectators facility being designed serve Nationals site pit areas large enough acconunodate corresponding number contestants models shelter will serve processing tabulation during Nationals facilities will also well suited smaller contests areas being reserved competition shelters would provide registration processing administration facilities concessions picnic areas other need host club may have Parking will available adjacent event area Ill provide details developedII Combat/Johnson Continued page 60 object event get official times real Combat models bringing some sort cheater airplane will get pilot laughed though entry free pilots ought kick something waste contest time being able break 120 mph 120 mph barrier seems casual took six flights before anyone broke 100 mph first time ran event fastest Fox going 114 mph Glen Dye engine around 124 mph Hoffelt 36R won something over 129 mph Nelson guys really licking chops over Whoa $200 go 130 mph No problem last weekend July found making way Czestochowa Poland European Championships championships held off year World Championships tuning up right now Going yourself sponsorship presents few problemslike getting airfare reasonable fee Almost flight booked solid least airline offered Business Class ticket little $3600 After much newspaper searching can too found seat LOT Airlines official airline Poland less reasonable price around thousand bucks Car rental another dicey operation proved reliable rather large car compared little things ring-dinging down road Yep have some twocycle-powered cars about size trunk Ford pure chance found motel right highway about mile flying site used 1980 World Championships Being rich American type spent 490000 Zloties per night room 12000 Zloties US dollar price wasnt too bad contest see could find smallest Zloty note won 50 Zloty note Id saved souvenir case dont want bother math thats worth about third penny Incidentally 10-Zloty coins make excellent wing weights Im starting see Europeans seem taking us cleaners sitting back USA thinking about next World Champs Europeans having major meets time Theyre flying against other time show up try dispose Americans first settle things amongst 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