DB Mathews THIS COLUlVIN IS being written June 1995 TV news weather reports have shown continuous series floods around country Pictures people being rescued rampaging streams water eaves homes automobiles floating down streets like fishing bobbers general chaos seem dominate news Considering human tragedy property loss seems almost profane write anything about people having good time around standing ground water Regardless certainly some special fun found flying model airplanes floats After cancellations previous two years Ace R/C once again held Float-Fly Higginsville Missouri first weekend June regular readers know Ace Float-Fly personal highlight flying season Unfortunately unable attend event year After talking some friends did attend its apparent fortunate marvelous time flying socializing Up seven flight stations used giving everyone opportunity take off land water As always case several poorly set-up models made some spectacular splashes kept retrieval boats busy Unique event cooperation area RC clubs operation flightline transmitter impound model retrieval real advantage organized float-fly having someone retrieve model engine flames out 49th Jumbo November 1995 65 Top Flite AT-6 blow-molded floats model didnt fly successfully note float tips nearly submerged view roughly 1/3 Ace Float-Fly pit area Heavy rainsJohn Riggs helper Jerry Holly prepare takeoff Model prevented parking areahas Goldberg Cub floats tail-mounted rudder Squadron Kansas City Central Missouri State University Club Warrensburg Mid-Missouri Modelers Ace fliers Club worked together put smoothrunning event What well may first modeling event fly-over B-2 stealth bomber saw impressed its unusual configuration peculiar sound event just get-together fly models off waterits food laughter stage show music importantly camaraderie elements becoming more common modeling events good reason little advance publicity Ace float-fly registered over 100 fliers broad cross-section US can reasonably expect larger turnout usual smattering modeling notables event held first weekend June 1996 Model Aviation strongly suggests large majority AMA members interested noncompetitive social/flying activities just flying fun stopwatches competition awards fight over Observe one-day weekend JMAA fly-In draws 60 modelers 75 aircraft look area Pattern contest draws seven entrants Theres message its being heard loud clear commercial side hobby Recently number new sport Scale kits accessories has outweighed number contest-proven products hasnt always case Previously majority sales designs equipment proven competition best-selling kits designed national champions same true engines radio equipment would seem national championship might influencing factor Free flight RC gliders has virtually no impact RC Consider few Pattern Pylon CL Speed contest Free flight kits can find hobby shops magazine ads column directed noncompetitive modeler should forum flying Fun activities Unfortunately receive material Sport RC can use However rarely receive newsletters other material sport fliers other disciplines Does no fly control line schoolyards anymore build fly sport Free flight exception rubber power parks Surely some readers can contribute something truly delightful activities isnt intended all-RC column just turns out way Good Ideas Several columns ago mentioned using glue stick attach patterns wood cutting out parts plan-built projects George Benson Mill Valley California sent samples stick peelable adhesivethe patterns can reused Check local store peelable brand Several modelers commented idea 66 Model Aviation Orr Tom Runge Ed Harms pretend control B-2 stealth bombers fly-over Micropro transmitter Gary Metzger brings Seamaster 40 Ken Willard design always looks like its about sink flies well Silent Majority recent reader survey Coast Guard Dan Disberger Don White return shore after retrieving Flying Quaker Old-Timer model impractical since would have cut up plans neglected mention patterns can easily duplicated copy center very reasonable rates Most contemporary copiers load top enabling fold drawings way just desired parts plans can copied George also enclosed very interesting adhesive stick called Itoya OGlue Jr can used coat borders surface will covered Japanese tissue borders pressed down tissue water-shrunk works very well certainly lot less fuss bother old clear-dope technique Tygon fuel other tubing has inside diameter thats large enough fit over fuel nipples gas burner engines deliver sufficient fuel Unfortunately too large tight fit over standard brass tank tubing consequence fuel line has nasty habit working off tank plumbing making dangerous mess flying buddy Dennis Richenberg has running Quadra engines long time since time cost $95 hes developed sure-fire technique prevent problem Dennis wraps brass tubing three four loops fine copper wire kind used wire landing-gear joints builds up solder blob over filed smooth fuel line will tightly held over brass tubing Ive tried easily ripped silicone line excellent Tygon neoprene material Steve Wittinan Steve Wittman wife recently passed away aircraft accident Steve flying latest design 010 aircraft broke up wife en route home Wittman Field Oshkosh Wisconsin winter residence Orlando Florida large BAA facility Oslikosh once Steves airport house workshop lake side runway Steve 92 Steves Chief Oshkosh Buster Bonzo Tailwind V-Wifl incorporated pragmatic design philosophy incredible flight efficiency As survivor Great Depression Steves designs always simple relatively low-techoften utilizing used salvaged components hold down costs Yet designs always highly competitive Steves one-piece all-metal landing gear developed Big Xis still used Cessna under license published Wittman Big X rubberpowered Scale construction article December 1980 Flying Models text mentioned Steve oldest motor-sport competitor history participated air racing 20s 80s lighter modeling-related note several years ago IMAA held its national fly-in Wittman Field volunteers entrance didnt recognize Steve wife drove upand charged admission mber1995 67 Are rhodels 5trcAurdIIy challenged VACUUM B CSTs Pro Systems Extremely Reliable Pump Precise Vacuum Control Optional Multi-Bag Capability Choice Bag Kits Wing Skinning Kit Molded Parts Kit Deluxe Kit both Free Price List $5 Complete Product Guide .. U Building Todays Technology Composite Structures Technology P0 Box 642 Dept JL Tehachapi CA 93581 Order Toll Free 1-800-338-1278 Technical Support 805-822-4182 BUILD BETTER BIPES BUILD BETTER MONOPLANES New 1996 100 Pages 800 Photographs Only $1995 Direct Sales Please Add $3 Shipping HARRY B HIGLEY & SONS INC P 0 BOX 532 GLENWOOD EL 60425
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/11
Page Numbers: 65, 66, 67
DB Mathews THIS COLUlVIN IS being written June 1995 TV news weather reports have shown continuous series floods around country Pictures people being rescued rampaging streams water eaves homes automobiles floating down streets like fishing bobbers general chaos seem dominate news Considering human tragedy property loss seems almost profane write anything about people having good time around standing ground water Regardless certainly some special fun found flying model airplanes floats After cancellations previous two years Ace R/C once again held Float-Fly Higginsville Missouri first weekend June regular readers know Ace Float-Fly personal highlight flying season Unfortunately unable attend event year After talking some friends did attend its apparent fortunate marvelous time flying socializing Up seven flight stations used giving everyone opportunity take off land water As always case several poorly set-up models made some spectacular splashes kept retrieval boats busy Unique event cooperation area RC clubs operation flightline transmitter impound model retrieval real advantage organized float-fly having someone retrieve model engine flames out 49th Jumbo November 1995 65 Top Flite AT-6 blow-molded floats model didnt fly successfully note float tips nearly submerged view roughly 1/3 Ace Float-Fly pit area Heavy rainsJohn Riggs helper Jerry Holly prepare takeoff Model prevented parking areahas Goldberg Cub floats tail-mounted rudder Squadron Kansas City Central Missouri State University Club Warrensburg Mid-Missouri Modelers Ace fliers Club worked together put smoothrunning event What well may first modeling event fly-over B-2 stealth bomber saw impressed its unusual configuration peculiar sound event just get-together fly models off waterits food laughter stage show music importantly camaraderie elements becoming more common modeling events good reason little advance publicity Ace float-fly registered over 100 fliers broad cross-section US can reasonably expect larger turnout usual smattering modeling notables event held first weekend June 1996 Model Aviation strongly suggests large majority AMA members interested noncompetitive social/flying activities just flying fun stopwatches competition awards fight over Observe one-day weekend JMAA fly-In draws 60 modelers 75 aircraft look area Pattern contest draws seven entrants Theres message its being heard loud clear commercial side hobby Recently number new sport Scale kits accessories has outweighed number contest-proven products hasnt always case Previously majority sales designs equipment proven competition best-selling kits designed national champions same true engines radio equipment would seem national championship might influencing factor Free flight RC gliders has virtually no impact RC Consider few Pattern Pylon CL Speed contest Free flight kits can find hobby shops magazine ads column directed noncompetitive modeler should forum flying Fun activities Unfortunately receive material Sport RC can use However rarely receive newsletters other material sport fliers other disciplines Does no fly control line schoolyards anymore build fly sport Free flight exception rubber power parks Surely some readers can contribute something truly delightful activities isnt intended all-RC column just turns out way Good Ideas Several columns ago mentioned using glue stick attach patterns wood cutting out parts plan-built projects George Benson Mill Valley California sent samples stick peelable adhesivethe patterns can reused Check local store peelable brand Several modelers commented idea 66 Model Aviation Orr Tom Runge Ed Harms pretend control B-2 stealth bombers fly-over Micropro transmitter Gary Metzger brings Seamaster 40 Ken Willard design always looks like its about sink flies well Silent Majority recent reader survey Coast Guard Dan Disberger Don White return shore after retrieving Flying Quaker Old-Timer model impractical since would have cut up plans neglected mention patterns can easily duplicated copy center very reasonable rates Most contemporary copiers load top enabling fold drawings way just desired parts plans can copied George also enclosed very interesting adhesive stick called Itoya OGlue Jr can used coat borders surface will covered Japanese tissue borders pressed down tissue water-shrunk works very well certainly lot less fuss bother old clear-dope technique Tygon fuel other tubing has inside diameter thats large enough fit over fuel nipples gas burner engines deliver sufficient fuel Unfortunately too large tight fit over standard brass tank tubing consequence fuel line has nasty habit working off tank plumbing making dangerous mess flying buddy Dennis Richenberg has running Quadra engines long time since time cost $95 hes developed sure-fire technique prevent problem Dennis wraps brass tubing three four loops fine copper wire kind used wire landing-gear joints builds up solder blob over filed smooth fuel line will tightly held over brass tubing Ive tried easily ripped silicone line excellent Tygon neoprene material Steve Wittinan Steve Wittman wife recently passed away aircraft accident Steve flying latest design 010 aircraft broke up wife en route home Wittman Field Oshkosh Wisconsin winter residence Orlando Florida large BAA facility Oslikosh once Steves airport house workshop lake side runway Steve 92 Steves Chief Oshkosh Buster Bonzo Tailwind V-Wifl incorporated pragmatic design philosophy incredible flight efficiency As survivor Great Depression Steves designs always simple relatively low-techoften utilizing used salvaged components hold down costs Yet designs always highly competitive Steves one-piece all-metal landing gear developed Big Xis still used Cessna under license published Wittman Big X rubberpowered Scale construction article December 1980 Flying Models text mentioned Steve oldest motor-sport competitor history participated air racing 20s 80s lighter modeling-related note several years ago IMAA held its national fly-in Wittman Field volunteers entrance didnt recognize Steve wife drove upand charged admission mber1995 67 Are rhodels 5trcAurdIIy challenged VACUUM B CSTs Pro Systems Extremely Reliable Pump Precise Vacuum Control Optional Multi-Bag Capability Choice Bag Kits Wing Skinning Kit Molded Parts Kit Deluxe Kit both Free Price List $5 Complete Product Guide .. U Building Todays Technology Composite Structures Technology P0 Box 642 Dept JL Tehachapi CA 93581 Order Toll Free 1-800-338-1278 Technical Support 805-822-4182 BUILD BETTER BIPES BUILD BETTER MONOPLANES New 1996 100 Pages 800 Photographs Only $1995 Direct Sales Please Add $3 Shipping HARRY B HIGLEY & SONS INC P 0 BOX 532 GLENWOOD EL 60425
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/11
Page Numbers: 65, 66, 67
DB Mathews THIS COLUlVIN IS being written June 1995 TV news weather reports have shown continuous series floods around country Pictures people being rescued rampaging streams water eaves homes automobiles floating down streets like fishing bobbers general chaos seem dominate news Considering human tragedy property loss seems almost profane write anything about people having good time around standing ground water Regardless certainly some special fun found flying model airplanes floats After cancellations previous two years Ace R/C once again held Float-Fly Higginsville Missouri first weekend June regular readers know Ace Float-Fly personal highlight flying season Unfortunately unable attend event year After talking some friends did attend its apparent fortunate marvelous time flying socializing Up seven flight stations used giving everyone opportunity take off land water As always case several poorly set-up models made some spectacular splashes kept retrieval boats busy Unique event cooperation area RC clubs operation flightline transmitter impound model retrieval real advantage organized float-fly having someone retrieve model engine flames out 49th Jumbo November 1995 65 Top Flite AT-6 blow-molded floats model didnt fly successfully note float tips nearly submerged view roughly 1/3 Ace Float-Fly pit area Heavy rainsJohn Riggs helper Jerry Holly prepare takeoff Model prevented parking areahas Goldberg Cub floats tail-mounted rudder Squadron Kansas City Central Missouri State University Club Warrensburg Mid-Missouri Modelers Ace fliers Club worked together put smoothrunning event What well may first modeling event fly-over B-2 stealth bomber saw impressed its unusual configuration peculiar sound event just get-together fly models off waterits food laughter stage show music importantly camaraderie elements becoming more common modeling events good reason little advance publicity Ace float-fly registered over 100 fliers broad cross-section US can reasonably expect larger turnout usual smattering modeling notables event held first weekend June 1996 Model Aviation strongly suggests large majority AMA members interested noncompetitive social/flying activities just flying fun stopwatches competition awards fight over Observe one-day weekend JMAA fly-In draws 60 modelers 75 aircraft look area Pattern contest draws seven entrants Theres message its being heard loud clear commercial side hobby Recently number new sport Scale kits accessories has outweighed number contest-proven products hasnt always case Previously majority sales designs equipment proven competition best-selling kits designed national champions same true engines radio equipment would seem national championship might influencing factor Free flight RC gliders has virtually no impact RC Consider few Pattern Pylon CL Speed contest Free flight kits can find hobby shops magazine ads column directed noncompetitive modeler should forum flying Fun activities Unfortunately receive material Sport RC can use However rarely receive newsletters other material sport fliers other disciplines Does no fly control line schoolyards anymore build fly sport Free flight exception rubber power parks Surely some readers can contribute something truly delightful activities isnt intended all-RC column just turns out way Good Ideas Several columns ago mentioned using glue stick attach patterns wood cutting out parts plan-built projects George Benson Mill Valley California sent samples stick peelable adhesivethe patterns can reused Check local store peelable brand Several modelers commented idea 66 Model Aviation Orr Tom Runge Ed Harms pretend control B-2 stealth bombers fly-over Micropro transmitter Gary Metzger brings Seamaster 40 Ken Willard design always looks like its about sink flies well Silent Majority recent reader survey Coast Guard Dan Disberger Don White return shore after retrieving Flying Quaker Old-Timer model impractical since would have cut up plans neglected mention patterns can easily duplicated copy center very reasonable rates Most contemporary copiers load top enabling fold drawings way just desired parts plans can copied George also enclosed very interesting adhesive stick called Itoya OGlue Jr can used coat borders surface will covered Japanese tissue borders pressed down tissue water-shrunk works very well certainly lot less fuss bother old clear-dope technique Tygon fuel other tubing has inside diameter thats large enough fit over fuel nipples gas burner engines deliver sufficient fuel Unfortunately too large tight fit over standard brass tank tubing consequence fuel line has nasty habit working off tank plumbing making dangerous mess flying buddy Dennis Richenberg has running Quadra engines long time since time cost $95 hes developed sure-fire technique prevent problem Dennis wraps brass tubing three four loops fine copper wire kind used wire landing-gear joints builds up solder blob over filed smooth fuel line will tightly held over brass tubing Ive tried easily ripped silicone line excellent Tygon neoprene material Steve Wittinan Steve Wittman wife recently passed away aircraft accident Steve flying latest design 010 aircraft broke up wife en route home Wittman Field Oshkosh Wisconsin winter residence Orlando Florida large BAA facility Oslikosh once Steves airport house workshop lake side runway Steve 92 Steves Chief Oshkosh Buster Bonzo Tailwind V-Wifl incorporated pragmatic design philosophy incredible flight efficiency As survivor Great Depression Steves designs always simple relatively low-techoften utilizing used salvaged components hold down costs Yet designs always highly competitive Steves one-piece all-metal landing gear developed Big Xis still used Cessna under license published Wittman Big X rubberpowered Scale construction article December 1980 Flying Models text mentioned Steve oldest motor-sport competitor history participated air racing 20s 80s lighter modeling-related note several years ago IMAA held its national fly-in Wittman Field volunteers entrance didnt recognize Steve wife drove upand charged admission mber1995 67 Are rhodels 5trcAurdIIy challenged VACUUM B CSTs Pro Systems Extremely Reliable Pump Precise Vacuum Control Optional Multi-Bag Capability Choice Bag Kits Wing Skinning Kit Molded Parts Kit Deluxe Kit both Free Price List $5 Complete Product Guide .. U Building Todays Technology Composite Structures Technology P0 Box 642 Dept JL Tehachapi CA 93581 Order Toll Free 1-800-338-1278 Technical Support 805-822-4182 BUILD BETTER BIPES BUILD BETTER MONOPLANES New 1996 100 Pages 800 Photographs Only $1995 Direct Sales Please Add $3 Shipping HARRY B HIGLEY & SONS INC P 0 BOX 532 GLENWOOD EL 60425