Free Flight Duration Larry Kruse CO2 POWER continues gain popularity mail barometer reader activity par ticular CO2 conversions type another mentioned frequently correspondents Some readers tell modifying rubber-powered kits accept CO2 motors others mention convening glow engines up 049 size CO2 power using either Davis Conversion accesso des parts own manufacture C P Chapman Chicago relates has excellent success convening both MRC balsa-and-tissue Piper Cub MRC foam DeHavilland Puss Moth CO2 needing add small incidence shims stabilizers get good flights C P also gives high marks Sigs kits conversion subjects Generally speaking small rubber-powered kit can convened CO2 power However Chapman notes biplanes wingspans 18 20 inches moneplanes spans up 24 inches work best Conversions larger planes possible using popular Brown Telco units weight becomes critical rather quickly Ordinarily such conversion requires installation A2-in ply firewall appropriate air opening motor tanks Some modelers add air scoops channel air over tank Ive never found necessary un less tank installed essentially airtight cowl cabin area retrospect may comment building skills Perhaps theres Its CO2 timel top photo Lin Cochran Tucker GA shows oft OT Twin Cyclone has converted CO2 updated some futuristic additions Power Davis Diesel CO2 conversion TD 020 cluster gas bottles can seen through fuselage covering Photo left shows Stan Dentons new 033-displacement CO2 motor will handle props up lOx B larger models Gas cartridge rides holder Mike Ivy Oklahoma City OK did excellent job converting Comet J-3 Cub kit CO2 power R flies well 58 Model Aviation Bill Gieskieng R readies folding-wing FAI Power ship under watchful eye official timer Nats Bill has pioneer advances FF technology over two decades isnt perfected yet multifunction timer controls engine run wing unfolding variable tall controls Note tuned megaphone exhaust engine some virtue building leaky structures photos accompanying column shows Mike Ivys vesy workmanlike conversion Comet Piper Cub Telco CO2 power Note Mike has substituted Brown CO2 filler noz zle original Telco plastic unit also appears running Williams Brothers prop front end second type conversion illustrated Lin Cochrans Nats-winning CO2 Endurance model reality ship double conversion motor Davis 020 changeover Cox glow engine attached cluster tanks model unbelievably enough originally Twin Cyclone Old-Timer word conversion no longer applies Radically recon structed its present Star Wars configuration plane rather handily won CO2 Duration Lake Charles Nats Conforming current AMA rules limiting tank capacity 130 times motor displacement models projected tank capacity 26 cubic inches volume gas capable running Davis conversion right up two-minute max mark over good run Enlarging topic hand wizard machine shop Stan Denton has followed up terrific rubber-stripper offering will gladden hearts FFers like larger C02-power models Stan now producing 033-sized CO2 motor capable powering model having wingspan up 54 inches Carry ing bore 328 stroke 400 Denton CO2 can swing prop large modi fied 10-8 Dispensing separate tank filler units Denton CO2 uses commercially avallable 12-gm CO2 cartridge tank giving motor run slightly minute optimal rpm setting Denton CO2 comes complete mount ing bolts two wrenches tightening prop other locking cylinder place rpm setting select All-up weight cartridge place shade under four ounces making practical large models up 10 oz Stan has plans available 50-in Curtis Robin has using test bed motor dont have own favorite design mind As personal note just received Denton CO2 last week ran through entire package cartridges demonstrating friends swings huge 10-8 prop Its really little jewel amazing power Stan has produced limited number motors has avallable now current price $8995 plus $275 postage Denton Motors Etc 1107 SW 42 Oklahoma City OK 73109 As brief addendum Stan considering another run rubber-strippers interest suf ficient Write him tell him cant make through another season Mirrors blue smoke After being involved Free Flight since early Sixties Ive seen trends powered FF design come go highthrusters like Starduster WitLo Doctor through pivotal rear-finned Dixielander spawned bevy Pearls other rearfinned birds weve messed thrust lines stab locations fin positions wing loadings airfoils engine preferences other conceivable variable might produce winning edge stand way back look what weve done however us would admit weve playing frosting scarcely touched cake few though would have hang heads admit deluding themselvesthose few Continued page 153 Goodies Bob Hatschek L Towilne reel has some features make unique its classmore text R Skinny 1/2A FF has internal fuel tank Tomy toy-derived multifunction timer Engines back plate mount Note trick wing rubberband scheme January1987 59 hieri nammo loves Nostalgia Gas Ramrod Fifties classic design Ron St Jean Note stabilizer size use false ribs wing maintain leading edge airfoil contour has also used built-up wing ribs Red-finished model sports Holland Hornet 051 power design required use lot downthrust keep power pattern straight up over its back Ramrods famous floating glides FF Duration/Kruse Continued page 59 have clear inspired visions what may just possible accepted answers laid aside quest real breakthrough truth beyond whats now true has way out front rest us over 20 years Bill Gieskieng Denver CO Experimenting first variablecamber airfoils late Sixties Bill now working folding-wing FAI ship bears close scrutiny As photo shows thrust line far above flying surfaces power setup features tuned trumpet-shaped exhaust single-bladed carbon-fiber assume prop Outer panels wings fold up under center panels Ia Jack MeGillivarys famous folder give wing symmetrical airfoil under power also two winglets fold up between set panels additional lifting surface glide mode Moving toward rear ship has both Statement Ownership Management Circulation Required 39 USC 3685 1 Title Publication Model Aviation 18 Publication No 087930 2 Date Filing September 17 1986 3 Frequency isaue Monthly No issues published annually 12 B Annual subscription price $1800 4 Complete Mailing Address Known Office Publica tion street city county state ZIP code print ersl 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 5 Complete mailing address headquarters gen eral businessofficesof publisherlnot printer 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 6 Full names complete mailing address publisher editor managing editor item must blank Publisher Carl R Wheeley 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Editor Carl R Wheeley 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Res ton VA 22090 Managing editor None 7 Owner Academy Model Aeronautics Inc 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 8 Known bondholders mortgageea other security holders owning holding 1 percent total amount bonds mortgages other securities None 9 For completion rnprofit organizations authorized mail special ratesSection 42312 DMMonlyThe purpose function nonprofit status organi zation exempt status Federal income tea purposes 1 Has changed during preceding 12 months 10 Extent Nature Circulation Actual AverageNo copies No copies single issue issue duringpublished preceding nearest 12 months filing date A Total No Copies Net Press Run91679103000 B Paid and/or Requested Cir culat ion 1 Sales through dealers carriers street ven dors counter sales33663622 2Mail Subscriptions8524796644 C Total Paid and/or Requested Circulation Sum 1081 1082188613100266 0Free Distribution Mail Carrier Other Means Samples Complimentary Other Free Copies21152161 E Total Distribution Sum C 090728102427 FCopies Distributed 1Office use left over un accounted spoiled after printing624557 2Returns News Agents32716 G Total Sum E Fl 2 should equal net press run shown A91679103000 11 I cart ifythat statements made correct complete Carl R Wheeley Editor Publisher auto-rudder variable-incidence stab kick ing itself out its power run its glide pattern flying surfaces either sheeted partially-sheeted minimize flutter whole thing actuated multi-function mean multi timer various stages its trajectory Im sure Bill would first admit plane has perfected yet fact photo shown last taken 86 Nats unfortunately went off pattem met its demise matter milliseconds after spec tacular straight up launch unforgettable sight strange clippedwing screamer streaking skyward enough though Anyone saw recognized something dtfferentsomething entirely out realm anything else field day brief glimpse what might just possible Stay out front us Bill Dont become discouraged lack followers back watching Its just have far go ore tech topics Another great leaders Free Flights technical advances over years has Bob Hatschek year received long overdue recognition NFFS con tributions Two newest developments shown accompanying photos first Hatschek towline reel set up minimize physical exertion circle-towing A-I A-2 Glider unit flier can take up let out line needed allowing craft drift downwind circle come back overhead via cranking line out small square box toward front reel visual counter tells flier much line out unit also features panic button opposite side releases line immediately second photo Bobs hA 6-oz ship 86-I set up like its FAI big brothers multifunction timer originally Tomy windup toy controls engine run auto-rudder variable-incidence stab minimal fuselage cross-section glass tailboom evidence newer trends Also worthy note two-piece wing easy transport non-warping storage direct contrast Bobs hi-tech approach two photos can called old-tech Free Flight some fliers enjoy able other facet sport Merl Shammo poses proudly lovely red Nos talgia Ramrod Powered venerable Holland Hornet 051 plane engine perfect illustration what Free Flight used Judging popularity growth Nostalgia movement modelers obviously feel Free Flight should continue echo past non-Scale windup Editor Carl Wheeley asked guest column suggested stay away Scale topics deference Bill Warners column shallat point vein would like announce edification fliers small non-Scale rubberpowered aircraft new winder avail able market well-known non- Scale flier Dave Rees called non- Scalewinder geared 101 ratio allowing count winds actual rubber turns instead winder turns rated six strands a-in rubber its perfect Coupe P-30 Embryo larger non- Scale ships might have Either right- left-hand versions available $3495 plus $200 shipping Rees Industries 301 Yearling Dr Goldsboro NC 27530 Dave also has clear plastic winding tubes four sizes 3/a inch diameters $4 per set four plus $150 shipping tubes come com plete wires Continued page 155 DIA 6 7 8 8* 9 10 10 11 11 11 * 12 13 14 15 16 3 4 28 33* 4 5 6 3 3&3/4 4 5 6 8 4 5 6 6* 7 4 5 6 6* 7 7* 4 5 6 6W 6* 7 8W 6EW 4 6 7 7* 7* 7&314 8 6EW 6 7 4W 5 5W 6 5 6 5 6 56 6 78 DECIBAN SOUND LEVEL PRICE $149 $179 $189 $199 $199 $209 $219 $229 $239 $239 $279 $359 $459 $059 $949 $209 $239 $269 $299 95 5* 6NEW 10*6 6* 7 NEW 11*7*8NEW 127* 8NEW FOUR-CYCLE TAILORED HELICAL PITCH 10*6 6* 7 NEW$239 120 6* 7 7* 8$299 13677* 8$389 14677* 8$489 1567$089 166 78$989 7 8&3/8 8&3/4 9 PYLON RACING SN 5*N 6&3/4 7 7* 8 NEW 6* 6&3/4 7 7* 7&3/4 7 7* 7&3/4 $279 $299 $289 $289 W Wfde biwle EW Extra wide N Narrate OLD TIMER SUPPLIES CARBON FIBER COILS CONDENSERS SILK TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS TIMERS ETC REPLICA OR WICK ENGINES NE WI! 1/2A PLAYBOY SR FOR 1/2A TEXACO R/C FF ELECTRIC OR SPORT KIT $2995 SPECIALISTS IN CUSTOM COX TEE DEE & REED ENGINES 020S 049S 051S & 09S K & B CUSTOMIZED ENGINES FOR FF OR OLD TIMER ALSO COMPLETE LINE OF U/C & R/C RACING PARTS January1987 153 OUR INVENTORY AVEHAGES OVER 12000 PROPS! SPECIAL PRO SERIES PITCH ORDER BY MAIL OR PHONE 714 830-6162 SORRY NO COD VISA & MASTERCARD WELCOME DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED ALL PRICES POSTPAID MINIMUM ORDER 81000 FOR INSURANCE ADD $100 ORDERS SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS CALIF RESIDENYC Ann * TAY TM market Best have produced superior spinner very affordable price Available standard sizes both 2- 4-stroke engines Try spinner once will agree way turn TRU-TURN DEALERS INQUIRIES WELCOMED doesnt take accidents unprotected non- Scale fuselages convince wis dom winding tubes scale Sorry Carl 10 exploded fuselage ranks zip Ther mals address correspondence Larry Kruse Box 1137 Liberal KS 67%1 Indoor WC/WiIIiams Continued page 62 kee lift British term portable elevator stand extends 40 ft Larry Cailliaus second flight took off full power less 110 winds backed off As climbed drifted side hangar steer recenter otherwise flight looked good hit side structure beani caused tail slide came down upside down 1933 Round 3 Cezar Banks broke another motor stick launch came right back new model stalled launch centered reached 85 ft model landed 4 137 Bob Randolphs model didnt climb well first flight posted 3936 anyway Larry Cailliaus third flight began excellent launch centered model cruised just about catwalk landed Larrys best time 3916 After rocky start Jim Richmonds plane centered several times end climb headed side again balloon necessary model ended its drift 135ft levelalmost catwalk still looked routine As minutes ticked away however could see destined excellent flight fact 4554 best flight day day saw new FM record established 16 over-40mm flights recorded during first three rounds Monday morning greeted light cold rain continued almost steadily day caused air conditions deteriorate fifth sixth rounds layer cold turbulent air marked strong crosswind drifts either side ex tended almost halfway catwalk Any ship didnt penetrate layer didnt quick drift side ballooning necessary Bob Randolph first up fourth round during height rainstorm raindrops sounded like drums pelted tin roof three drops broke through ships stab us noticing model landed 4317 great time Cezar Banks finally got good launch fourth flight Spiraling toward top model came too close side ballooned hit side below catwalk hung its prop about three seconds before tail-slid off Again went back same beam hung up second time nearly six seconds before got loose Cezar success fully ballooned recentered set down 4548his best time far point anybodys race Pentti Nore Finland Dave Pymm Great Britain Dezso Orsoval Hungary Jim Richmond Bob Randolph Cezar Banks posted two 40-min-plus flights weather its worst air cold drafty still being pelted raindrops like flying outdoors low ebb nearly everyone Jim Richmond broke wing ended fourth flight 1751 Larry Cailliaus model hung up top 1136 Bob Randolphs fifth flight ended side structure 109 Cezar Banks fifth flight disaster too made rough landing 358 Larry Cailliaus fifth flight launched great climbing sky drifted close siding ballooning models propeller tangled string pulled down Time 302 Jim Richmonds fifth flight like sun shine breaking through storm watched rapt flew through wind rain complete command Balloon hand played string like violin Continued page 160 January1987 155 Through modern technology have shed whole new light model airplane world U-TURN spinner barstock spinner precisely made tested speeds excess 36000 rpm registered virtually no run-out vibration conjunction its Ultra-Light design eliminates engine damage associated spinners currently MAKE YOUR DAY FUNFLY SAFELY Available Local Hobby Shop Soon ROMCO MFG INC 713 943-1867 PO Box 836 So Houston TX 77587
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/01
Page Numbers: 58, 59, 153, 155
Free Flight Duration Larry Kruse CO2 POWER continues gain popularity mail barometer reader activity par ticular CO2 conversions type another mentioned frequently correspondents Some readers tell modifying rubber-powered kits accept CO2 motors others mention convening glow engines up 049 size CO2 power using either Davis Conversion accesso des parts own manufacture C P Chapman Chicago relates has excellent success convening both MRC balsa-and-tissue Piper Cub MRC foam DeHavilland Puss Moth CO2 needing add small incidence shims stabilizers get good flights C P also gives high marks Sigs kits conversion subjects Generally speaking small rubber-powered kit can convened CO2 power However Chapman notes biplanes wingspans 18 20 inches moneplanes spans up 24 inches work best Conversions larger planes possible using popular Brown Telco units weight becomes critical rather quickly Ordinarily such conversion requires installation A2-in ply firewall appropriate air opening motor tanks Some modelers add air scoops channel air over tank Ive never found necessary un less tank installed essentially airtight cowl cabin area retrospect may comment building skills Perhaps theres Its CO2 timel top photo Lin Cochran Tucker GA shows oft OT Twin Cyclone has converted CO2 updated some futuristic additions Power Davis Diesel CO2 conversion TD 020 cluster gas bottles can seen through fuselage covering Photo left shows Stan Dentons new 033-displacement CO2 motor will handle props up lOx B larger models Gas cartridge rides holder Mike Ivy Oklahoma City OK did excellent job converting Comet J-3 Cub kit CO2 power R flies well 58 Model Aviation Bill Gieskieng R readies folding-wing FAI Power ship under watchful eye official timer Nats Bill has pioneer advances FF technology over two decades isnt perfected yet multifunction timer controls engine run wing unfolding variable tall controls Note tuned megaphone exhaust engine some virtue building leaky structures photos accompanying column shows Mike Ivys vesy workmanlike conversion Comet Piper Cub Telco CO2 power Note Mike has substituted Brown CO2 filler noz zle original Telco plastic unit also appears running Williams Brothers prop front end second type conversion illustrated Lin Cochrans Nats-winning CO2 Endurance model reality ship double conversion motor Davis 020 changeover Cox glow engine attached cluster tanks model unbelievably enough originally Twin Cyclone Old-Timer word conversion no longer applies Radically recon structed its present Star Wars configuration plane rather handily won CO2 Duration Lake Charles Nats Conforming current AMA rules limiting tank capacity 130 times motor displacement models projected tank capacity 26 cubic inches volume gas capable running Davis conversion right up two-minute max mark over good run Enlarging topic hand wizard machine shop Stan Denton has followed up terrific rubber-stripper offering will gladden hearts FFers like larger C02-power models Stan now producing 033-sized CO2 motor capable powering model having wingspan up 54 inches Carry ing bore 328 stroke 400 Denton CO2 can swing prop large modi fied 10-8 Dispensing separate tank filler units Denton CO2 uses commercially avallable 12-gm CO2 cartridge tank giving motor run slightly minute optimal rpm setting Denton CO2 comes complete mount ing bolts two wrenches tightening prop other locking cylinder place rpm setting select All-up weight cartridge place shade under four ounces making practical large models up 10 oz Stan has plans available 50-in Curtis Robin has using test bed motor dont have own favorite design mind As personal note just received Denton CO2 last week ran through entire package cartridges demonstrating friends swings huge 10-8 prop Its really little jewel amazing power Stan has produced limited number motors has avallable now current price $8995 plus $275 postage Denton Motors Etc 1107 SW 42 Oklahoma City OK 73109 As brief addendum Stan considering another run rubber-strippers interest suf ficient Write him tell him cant make through another season Mirrors blue smoke After being involved Free Flight since early Sixties Ive seen trends powered FF design come go highthrusters like Starduster WitLo Doctor through pivotal rear-finned Dixielander spawned bevy Pearls other rearfinned birds weve messed thrust lines stab locations fin positions wing loadings airfoils engine preferences other conceivable variable might produce winning edge stand way back look what weve done however us would admit weve playing frosting scarcely touched cake few though would have hang heads admit deluding themselvesthose few Continued page 153 Goodies Bob Hatschek L Towilne reel has some features make unique its classmore text R Skinny 1/2A FF has internal fuel tank Tomy toy-derived multifunction timer Engines back plate mount Note trick wing rubberband scheme January1987 59 hieri nammo loves Nostalgia Gas Ramrod Fifties classic design Ron St Jean Note stabilizer size use false ribs wing maintain leading edge airfoil contour has also used built-up wing ribs Red-finished model sports Holland Hornet 051 power design required use lot downthrust keep power pattern straight up over its back Ramrods famous floating glides FF Duration/Kruse Continued page 59 have clear inspired visions what may just possible accepted answers laid aside quest real breakthrough truth beyond whats now true has way out front rest us over 20 years Bill Gieskieng Denver CO Experimenting first variablecamber airfoils late Sixties Bill now working folding-wing FAI ship bears close scrutiny As photo shows thrust line far above flying surfaces power setup features tuned trumpet-shaped exhaust single-bladed carbon-fiber assume prop Outer panels wings fold up under center panels Ia Jack MeGillivarys famous folder give wing symmetrical airfoil under power also two winglets fold up between set panels additional lifting surface glide mode Moving toward rear ship has both Statement Ownership Management Circulation Required 39 USC 3685 1 Title Publication Model Aviation 18 Publication No 087930 2 Date Filing September 17 1986 3 Frequency isaue Monthly No issues published annually 12 B Annual subscription price $1800 4 Complete Mailing Address Known Office Publica tion street city county state ZIP code print ersl 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 5 Complete mailing address headquarters gen eral businessofficesof publisherlnot printer 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 6 Full names complete mailing address publisher editor managing editor item must blank Publisher Carl R Wheeley 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Editor Carl R Wheeley 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Res ton VA 22090 Managing editor None 7 Owner Academy Model Aeronautics Inc 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 8 Known bondholders mortgageea other security holders owning holding 1 percent total amount bonds mortgages other securities None 9 For completion rnprofit organizations authorized mail special ratesSection 42312 DMMonlyThe purpose function nonprofit status organi zation exempt status Federal income tea purposes 1 Has changed during preceding 12 months 10 Extent Nature Circulation Actual AverageNo copies No copies single issue issue duringpublished preceding nearest 12 months filing date A Total No Copies Net Press Run91679103000 B Paid and/or Requested Cir culat ion 1 Sales through dealers carriers street ven dors counter sales33663622 2Mail Subscriptions8524796644 C Total Paid and/or Requested Circulation Sum 1081 1082188613100266 0Free Distribution Mail Carrier Other Means Samples Complimentary Other Free Copies21152161 E Total Distribution Sum C 090728102427 FCopies Distributed 1Office use left over un accounted spoiled after printing624557 2Returns News Agents32716 G Total Sum E Fl 2 should equal net press run shown A91679103000 11 I cart ifythat statements made correct complete Carl R Wheeley Editor Publisher auto-rudder variable-incidence stab kick ing itself out its power run its glide pattern flying surfaces either sheeted partially-sheeted minimize flutter whole thing actuated multi-function mean multi timer various stages its trajectory Im sure Bill would first admit plane has perfected yet fact photo shown last taken 86 Nats unfortunately went off pattem met its demise matter milliseconds after spec tacular straight up launch unforgettable sight strange clippedwing screamer streaking skyward enough though Anyone saw recognized something dtfferentsomething entirely out realm anything else field day brief glimpse what might just possible Stay out front us Bill Dont become discouraged lack followers back watching Its just have far go ore tech topics Another great leaders Free Flights technical advances over years has Bob Hatschek year received long overdue recognition NFFS con tributions Two newest developments shown accompanying photos first Hatschek towline reel set up minimize physical exertion circle-towing A-I A-2 Glider unit flier can take up let out line needed allowing craft drift downwind circle come back overhead via cranking line out small square box toward front reel visual counter tells flier much line out unit also features panic button opposite side releases line immediately second photo Bobs hA 6-oz ship 86-I set up like its FAI big brothers multifunction timer originally Tomy windup toy controls engine run auto-rudder variable-incidence stab minimal fuselage cross-section glass tailboom evidence newer trends Also worthy note two-piece wing easy transport non-warping storage direct contrast Bobs hi-tech approach two photos can called old-tech Free Flight some fliers enjoy able other facet sport Merl Shammo poses proudly lovely red Nos talgia Ramrod Powered venerable Holland Hornet 051 plane engine perfect illustration what Free Flight used Judging popularity growth Nostalgia movement modelers obviously feel Free Flight should continue echo past non-Scale windup Editor Carl Wheeley asked guest column suggested stay away Scale topics deference Bill Warners column shallat point vein would like announce edification fliers small non-Scale rubberpowered aircraft new winder avail able market well-known non- Scale flier Dave Rees called non- Scalewinder geared 101 ratio allowing count winds actual rubber turns instead winder turns rated six strands a-in rubber its perfect Coupe P-30 Embryo larger non- Scale ships might have Either right- left-hand versions available $3495 plus $200 shipping Rees Industries 301 Yearling Dr Goldsboro NC 27530 Dave also has clear plastic winding tubes four sizes 3/a inch diameters $4 per set four plus $150 shipping tubes come com plete wires Continued page 155 DIA 6 7 8 8* 9 10 10 11 11 11 * 12 13 14 15 16 3 4 28 33* 4 5 6 3 3&3/4 4 5 6 8 4 5 6 6* 7 4 5 6 6* 7 7* 4 5 6 6W 6* 7 8W 6EW 4 6 7 7* 7* 7&314 8 6EW 6 7 4W 5 5W 6 5 6 5 6 56 6 78 DECIBAN SOUND LEVEL PRICE $149 $179 $189 $199 $199 $209 $219 $229 $239 $239 $279 $359 $459 $059 $949 $209 $239 $269 $299 95 5* 6NEW 10*6 6* 7 NEW 11*7*8NEW 127* 8NEW FOUR-CYCLE TAILORED HELICAL PITCH 10*6 6* 7 NEW$239 120 6* 7 7* 8$299 13677* 8$389 14677* 8$489 1567$089 166 78$989 7 8&3/8 8&3/4 9 PYLON RACING SN 5*N 6&3/4 7 7* 8 NEW 6* 6&3/4 7 7* 7&3/4 7 7* 7&3/4 $279 $299 $289 $289 W Wfde biwle EW Extra wide N Narrate OLD TIMER SUPPLIES CARBON FIBER COILS CONDENSERS SILK TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS TIMERS ETC REPLICA OR WICK ENGINES NE WI! 1/2A PLAYBOY SR FOR 1/2A TEXACO R/C FF ELECTRIC OR SPORT KIT $2995 SPECIALISTS IN CUSTOM COX TEE DEE & REED ENGINES 020S 049S 051S & 09S K & B CUSTOMIZED ENGINES FOR FF OR OLD TIMER ALSO COMPLETE LINE OF U/C & R/C RACING PARTS January1987 153 OUR INVENTORY AVEHAGES OVER 12000 PROPS! SPECIAL PRO SERIES PITCH ORDER BY MAIL OR PHONE 714 830-6162 SORRY NO COD VISA & MASTERCARD WELCOME DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED ALL PRICES POSTPAID MINIMUM ORDER 81000 FOR INSURANCE ADD $100 ORDERS SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS CALIF RESIDENYC Ann * TAY TM market Best have produced superior spinner very affordable price Available standard sizes both 2- 4-stroke engines Try spinner once will agree way turn TRU-TURN DEALERS INQUIRIES WELCOMED doesnt take accidents unprotected non- Scale fuselages convince wis dom winding tubes scale Sorry Carl 10 exploded fuselage ranks zip Ther mals address correspondence Larry Kruse Box 1137 Liberal KS 67%1 Indoor WC/WiIIiams Continued page 62 kee lift British term portable elevator stand extends 40 ft Larry Cailliaus second flight took off full power less 110 winds backed off As climbed drifted side hangar steer recenter otherwise flight looked good hit side structure beani caused tail slide came down upside down 1933 Round 3 Cezar Banks broke another motor stick launch came right back new model stalled launch centered reached 85 ft model landed 4 137 Bob Randolphs model didnt climb well first flight posted 3936 anyway Larry Cailliaus third flight began excellent launch centered model cruised just about catwalk landed Larrys best time 3916 After rocky start Jim Richmonds plane centered several times end climb headed side again balloon necessary model ended its drift 135ft levelalmost catwalk still looked routine As minutes ticked away however could see destined excellent flight fact 4554 best flight day day saw new FM record established 16 over-40mm flights recorded during first three rounds Monday morning greeted light cold rain continued almost steadily day caused air conditions deteriorate fifth sixth rounds layer cold turbulent air marked strong crosswind drifts either side ex tended almost halfway catwalk Any ship didnt penetrate layer didnt quick drift side ballooning necessary Bob Randolph first up fourth round during height rainstorm raindrops sounded like drums pelted tin roof three drops broke through ships stab us noticing model landed 4317 great time Cezar Banks finally got good launch fourth flight Spiraling toward top model came too close side ballooned hit side below catwalk hung its prop about three seconds before tail-slid off Again went back same beam hung up second time nearly six seconds before got loose Cezar success fully ballooned recentered set down 4548his best time far point anybodys race Pentti Nore Finland Dave Pymm Great Britain Dezso Orsoval Hungary Jim Richmond Bob Randolph Cezar Banks posted two 40-min-plus flights weather its worst air cold drafty still being pelted raindrops like flying outdoors low ebb nearly everyone Jim Richmond broke wing ended fourth flight 1751 Larry Cailliaus model hung up top 1136 Bob Randolphs fifth flight ended side structure 109 Cezar Banks fifth flight disaster too made rough landing 358 Larry Cailliaus fifth flight launched great climbing sky drifted close siding ballooning models propeller tangled string pulled down Time 302 Jim Richmonds fifth flight like sun shine breaking through storm watched rapt flew through wind rain complete command Balloon hand played string like violin Continued page 160 January1987 155 Through modern technology have shed whole new light model airplane world U-TURN spinner barstock spinner precisely made tested speeds excess 36000 rpm registered virtually no run-out vibration conjunction its Ultra-Light design eliminates engine damage associated spinners currently MAKE YOUR DAY FUNFLY SAFELY Available Local Hobby Shop Soon ROMCO MFG INC 713 943-1867 PO Box 836 So Houston TX 77587
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/01
Page Numbers: 58, 59, 153, 155
Free Flight Duration Larry Kruse CO2 POWER continues gain popularity mail barometer reader activity par ticular CO2 conversions type another mentioned frequently correspondents Some readers tell modifying rubber-powered kits accept CO2 motors others mention convening glow engines up 049 size CO2 power using either Davis Conversion accesso des parts own manufacture C P Chapman Chicago relates has excellent success convening both MRC balsa-and-tissue Piper Cub MRC foam DeHavilland Puss Moth CO2 needing add small incidence shims stabilizers get good flights C P also gives high marks Sigs kits conversion subjects Generally speaking small rubber-powered kit can convened CO2 power However Chapman notes biplanes wingspans 18 20 inches moneplanes spans up 24 inches work best Conversions larger planes possible using popular Brown Telco units weight becomes critical rather quickly Ordinarily such conversion requires installation A2-in ply firewall appropriate air opening motor tanks Some modelers add air scoops channel air over tank Ive never found necessary un less tank installed essentially airtight cowl cabin area retrospect may comment building skills Perhaps theres Its CO2 timel top photo Lin Cochran Tucker GA shows oft OT Twin Cyclone has converted CO2 updated some futuristic additions Power Davis Diesel CO2 conversion TD 020 cluster gas bottles can seen through fuselage covering Photo left shows Stan Dentons new 033-displacement CO2 motor will handle props up lOx B larger models Gas cartridge rides holder Mike Ivy Oklahoma City OK did excellent job converting Comet J-3 Cub kit CO2 power R flies well 58 Model Aviation Bill Gieskieng R readies folding-wing FAI Power ship under watchful eye official timer Nats Bill has pioneer advances FF technology over two decades isnt perfected yet multifunction timer controls engine run wing unfolding variable tall controls Note tuned megaphone exhaust engine some virtue building leaky structures photos accompanying column shows Mike Ivys vesy workmanlike conversion Comet Piper Cub Telco CO2 power Note Mike has substituted Brown CO2 filler noz zle original Telco plastic unit also appears running Williams Brothers prop front end second type conversion illustrated Lin Cochrans Nats-winning CO2 Endurance model reality ship double conversion motor Davis 020 changeover Cox glow engine attached cluster tanks model unbelievably enough originally Twin Cyclone Old-Timer word conversion no longer applies Radically recon structed its present Star Wars configuration plane rather handily won CO2 Duration Lake Charles Nats Conforming current AMA rules limiting tank capacity 130 times motor displacement models projected tank capacity 26 cubic inches volume gas capable running Davis conversion right up two-minute max mark over good run Enlarging topic hand wizard machine shop Stan Denton has followed up terrific rubber-stripper offering will gladden hearts FFers like larger C02-power models Stan now producing 033-sized CO2 motor capable powering model having wingspan up 54 inches Carry ing bore 328 stroke 400 Denton CO2 can swing prop large modi fied 10-8 Dispensing separate tank filler units Denton CO2 uses commercially avallable 12-gm CO2 cartridge tank giving motor run slightly minute optimal rpm setting Denton CO2 comes complete mount ing bolts two wrenches tightening prop other locking cylinder place rpm setting select All-up weight cartridge place shade under four ounces making practical large models up 10 oz Stan has plans available 50-in Curtis Robin has using test bed motor dont have own favorite design mind As personal note just received Denton CO2 last week ran through entire package cartridges demonstrating friends swings huge 10-8 prop Its really little jewel amazing power Stan has produced limited number motors has avallable now current price $8995 plus $275 postage Denton Motors Etc 1107 SW 42 Oklahoma City OK 73109 As brief addendum Stan considering another run rubber-strippers interest suf ficient Write him tell him cant make through another season Mirrors blue smoke After being involved Free Flight since early Sixties Ive seen trends powered FF design come go highthrusters like Starduster WitLo Doctor through pivotal rear-finned Dixielander spawned bevy Pearls other rearfinned birds weve messed thrust lines stab locations fin positions wing loadings airfoils engine preferences other conceivable variable might produce winning edge stand way back look what weve done however us would admit weve playing frosting scarcely touched cake few though would have hang heads admit deluding themselvesthose few Continued page 153 Goodies Bob Hatschek L Towilne reel has some features make unique its classmore text R Skinny 1/2A FF has internal fuel tank Tomy toy-derived multifunction timer Engines back plate mount Note trick wing rubberband scheme January1987 59 hieri nammo loves Nostalgia Gas Ramrod Fifties classic design Ron St Jean Note stabilizer size use false ribs wing maintain leading edge airfoil contour has also used built-up wing ribs Red-finished model sports Holland Hornet 051 power design required use lot downthrust keep power pattern straight up over its back Ramrods famous floating glides FF Duration/Kruse Continued page 59 have clear inspired visions what may just possible accepted answers laid aside quest real breakthrough truth beyond whats now true has way out front rest us over 20 years Bill Gieskieng Denver CO Experimenting first variablecamber airfoils late Sixties Bill now working folding-wing FAI ship bears close scrutiny As photo shows thrust line far above flying surfaces power setup features tuned trumpet-shaped exhaust single-bladed carbon-fiber assume prop Outer panels wings fold up under center panels Ia Jack MeGillivarys famous folder give wing symmetrical airfoil under power also two winglets fold up between set panels additional lifting surface glide mode Moving toward rear ship has both Statement Ownership Management Circulation Required 39 USC 3685 1 Title Publication Model Aviation 18 Publication No 087930 2 Date Filing September 17 1986 3 Frequency isaue Monthly No issues published annually 12 B Annual subscription price $1800 4 Complete Mailing Address Known Office Publica tion street city county state ZIP code print ersl 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 5 Complete mailing address headquarters gen eral businessofficesof publisherlnot printer 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 6 Full names complete mailing address publisher editor managing editor item must blank Publisher Carl R Wheeley 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Editor Carl R Wheeley 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Res ton VA 22090 Managing editor None 7 Owner Academy Model Aeronautics Inc 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 8 Known bondholders mortgageea other security holders owning holding 1 percent total amount bonds mortgages other securities None 9 For completion rnprofit organizations authorized mail special ratesSection 42312 DMMonlyThe purpose function nonprofit status organi zation exempt status Federal income tea purposes 1 Has changed during preceding 12 months 10 Extent Nature Circulation Actual AverageNo copies No copies single issue issue duringpublished preceding nearest 12 months filing date A Total No Copies Net Press Run91679103000 B Paid and/or Requested Cir culat ion 1 Sales through dealers carriers street ven dors counter sales33663622 2Mail Subscriptions8524796644 C Total Paid and/or Requested Circulation Sum 1081 1082188613100266 0Free Distribution Mail Carrier Other Means Samples Complimentary Other Free Copies21152161 E Total Distribution Sum C 090728102427 FCopies Distributed 1Office use left over un accounted spoiled after printing624557 2Returns News Agents32716 G Total Sum E Fl 2 should equal net press run shown A91679103000 11 I cart ifythat statements made correct complete Carl R Wheeley Editor Publisher auto-rudder variable-incidence stab kick ing itself out its power run its glide pattern flying surfaces either sheeted partially-sheeted minimize flutter whole thing actuated multi-function mean multi timer various stages its trajectory Im sure Bill would first admit plane has perfected yet fact photo shown last taken 86 Nats unfortunately went off pattem met its demise matter milliseconds after spec tacular straight up launch unforgettable sight strange clippedwing screamer streaking skyward enough though Anyone saw recognized something dtfferentsomething entirely out realm anything else field day brief glimpse what might just possible Stay out front us Bill Dont become discouraged lack followers back watching Its just have far go ore tech topics Another great leaders Free Flights technical advances over years has Bob Hatschek year received long overdue recognition NFFS con tributions Two newest developments shown accompanying photos first Hatschek towline reel set up minimize physical exertion circle-towing A-I A-2 Glider unit flier can take up let out line needed allowing craft drift downwind circle come back overhead via cranking line out small square box toward front reel visual counter tells flier much line out unit also features panic button opposite side releases line immediately second photo Bobs hA 6-oz ship 86-I set up like its FAI big brothers multifunction timer originally Tomy windup toy controls engine run auto-rudder variable-incidence stab minimal fuselage cross-section glass tailboom evidence newer trends Also worthy note two-piece wing easy transport non-warping storage direct contrast Bobs hi-tech approach two photos can called old-tech Free Flight some fliers enjoy able other facet sport Merl Shammo poses proudly lovely red Nos talgia Ramrod Powered venerable Holland Hornet 051 plane engine perfect illustration what Free Flight used Judging popularity growth Nostalgia movement modelers obviously feel Free Flight should continue echo past non-Scale windup Editor Carl Wheeley asked guest column suggested stay away Scale topics deference Bill Warners column shallat point vein would like announce edification fliers small non-Scale rubberpowered aircraft new winder avail able market well-known non- Scale flier Dave Rees called non- Scalewinder geared 101 ratio allowing count winds actual rubber turns instead winder turns rated six strands a-in rubber its perfect Coupe P-30 Embryo larger non- Scale ships might have Either right- left-hand versions available $3495 plus $200 shipping Rees Industries 301 Yearling Dr Goldsboro NC 27530 Dave also has clear plastic winding tubes four sizes 3/a inch diameters $4 per set four plus $150 shipping tubes come com plete wires Continued page 155 DIA 6 7 8 8* 9 10 10 11 11 11 * 12 13 14 15 16 3 4 28 33* 4 5 6 3 3&3/4 4 5 6 8 4 5 6 6* 7 4 5 6 6* 7 7* 4 5 6 6W 6* 7 8W 6EW 4 6 7 7* 7* 7&314 8 6EW 6 7 4W 5 5W 6 5 6 5 6 56 6 78 DECIBAN SOUND LEVEL PRICE $149 $179 $189 $199 $199 $209 $219 $229 $239 $239 $279 $359 $459 $059 $949 $209 $239 $269 $299 95 5* 6NEW 10*6 6* 7 NEW 11*7*8NEW 127* 8NEW FOUR-CYCLE TAILORED HELICAL PITCH 10*6 6* 7 NEW$239 120 6* 7 7* 8$299 13677* 8$389 14677* 8$489 1567$089 166 78$989 7 8&3/8 8&3/4 9 PYLON RACING SN 5*N 6&3/4 7 7* 8 NEW 6* 6&3/4 7 7* 7&3/4 7 7* 7&3/4 $279 $299 $289 $289 W Wfde biwle EW Extra wide N Narrate OLD TIMER SUPPLIES CARBON FIBER COILS CONDENSERS SILK TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS TIMERS ETC REPLICA OR WICK ENGINES NE WI! 1/2A PLAYBOY SR FOR 1/2A TEXACO R/C FF ELECTRIC OR SPORT KIT $2995 SPECIALISTS IN CUSTOM COX TEE DEE & REED ENGINES 020S 049S 051S & 09S K & B CUSTOMIZED ENGINES FOR FF OR OLD TIMER ALSO COMPLETE LINE OF U/C & R/C RACING PARTS January1987 153 OUR INVENTORY AVEHAGES OVER 12000 PROPS! SPECIAL PRO SERIES PITCH ORDER BY MAIL OR PHONE 714 830-6162 SORRY NO COD VISA & MASTERCARD WELCOME DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED ALL PRICES POSTPAID MINIMUM ORDER 81000 FOR INSURANCE ADD $100 ORDERS SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS CALIF RESIDENYC Ann * TAY TM market Best have produced superior spinner very affordable price Available standard sizes both 2- 4-stroke engines Try spinner once will agree way turn TRU-TURN DEALERS INQUIRIES WELCOMED doesnt take accidents unprotected non- Scale fuselages convince wis dom winding tubes scale Sorry Carl 10 exploded fuselage ranks zip Ther mals address correspondence Larry Kruse Box 1137 Liberal KS 67%1 Indoor WC/WiIIiams Continued page 62 kee lift British term portable elevator stand extends 40 ft Larry Cailliaus second flight took off full power less 110 winds backed off As climbed drifted side hangar steer recenter otherwise flight looked good hit side structure beani caused tail slide came down upside down 1933 Round 3 Cezar Banks broke another motor stick launch came right back new model stalled launch centered reached 85 ft model landed 4 137 Bob Randolphs model didnt climb well first flight posted 3936 anyway Larry Cailliaus third flight began excellent launch centered model cruised just about catwalk landed Larrys best time 3916 After rocky start Jim Richmonds plane centered several times end climb headed side again balloon necessary model ended its drift 135ft levelalmost catwalk still looked routine As minutes ticked away however could see destined excellent flight fact 4554 best flight day day saw new FM record established 16 over-40mm flights recorded during first three rounds Monday morning greeted light cold rain continued almost steadily day caused air conditions deteriorate fifth sixth rounds layer cold turbulent air marked strong crosswind drifts either side ex tended almost halfway catwalk Any ship didnt penetrate layer didnt quick drift side ballooning necessary Bob Randolph first up fourth round during height rainstorm raindrops sounded like drums pelted tin roof three drops broke through ships stab us noticing model landed 4317 great time Cezar Banks finally got good launch fourth flight Spiraling toward top model came too close side ballooned hit side below catwalk hung its prop about three seconds before tail-slid off Again went back same beam hung up second time nearly six seconds before got loose Cezar success fully ballooned recentered set down 4548his best time far point anybodys race Pentti Nore Finland Dave Pymm Great Britain Dezso Orsoval Hungary Jim Richmond Bob Randolph Cezar Banks posted two 40-min-plus flights weather its worst air cold drafty still being pelted raindrops like flying outdoors low ebb nearly everyone Jim Richmond broke wing ended fourth flight 1751 Larry Cailliaus model hung up top 1136 Bob Randolphs fifth flight ended side structure 109 Cezar Banks fifth flight disaster too made rough landing 358 Larry Cailliaus fifth flight launched great climbing sky drifted close siding ballooning models propeller tangled string pulled down Time 302 Jim Richmonds fifth flight like sun shine breaking through storm watched rapt flew through wind rain complete command Balloon hand played string like violin Continued page 160 January1987 155 Through modern technology have shed whole new light model airplane world U-TURN spinner barstock spinner precisely made tested speeds excess 36000 rpm registered virtually no run-out vibration conjunction its Ultra-Light design eliminates engine damage associated spinners currently MAKE YOUR DAY FUNFLY SAFELY Available Local Hobby Shop Soon ROMCO MFG INC 713 943-1867 PO Box 836 So Houston TX 77587
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/01
Page Numbers: 58, 59, 153, 155
Free Flight Duration Larry Kruse CO2 POWER continues gain popularity mail barometer reader activity par ticular CO2 conversions type another mentioned frequently correspondents Some readers tell modifying rubber-powered kits accept CO2 motors others mention convening glow engines up 049 size CO2 power using either Davis Conversion accesso des parts own manufacture C P Chapman Chicago relates has excellent success convening both MRC balsa-and-tissue Piper Cub MRC foam DeHavilland Puss Moth CO2 needing add small incidence shims stabilizers get good flights C P also gives high marks Sigs kits conversion subjects Generally speaking small rubber-powered kit can convened CO2 power However Chapman notes biplanes wingspans 18 20 inches moneplanes spans up 24 inches work best Conversions larger planes possible using popular Brown Telco units weight becomes critical rather quickly Ordinarily such conversion requires installation A2-in ply firewall appropriate air opening motor tanks Some modelers add air scoops channel air over tank Ive never found necessary un less tank installed essentially airtight cowl cabin area retrospect may comment building skills Perhaps theres Its CO2 timel top photo Lin Cochran Tucker GA shows oft OT Twin Cyclone has converted CO2 updated some futuristic additions Power Davis Diesel CO2 conversion TD 020 cluster gas bottles can seen through fuselage covering Photo left shows Stan Dentons new 033-displacement CO2 motor will handle props up lOx B larger models Gas cartridge rides holder Mike Ivy Oklahoma City OK did excellent job converting Comet J-3 Cub kit CO2 power R flies well 58 Model Aviation Bill Gieskieng R readies folding-wing FAI Power ship under watchful eye official timer Nats Bill has pioneer advances FF technology over two decades isnt perfected yet multifunction timer controls engine run wing unfolding variable tall controls Note tuned megaphone exhaust engine some virtue building leaky structures photos accompanying column shows Mike Ivys vesy workmanlike conversion Comet Piper Cub Telco CO2 power Note Mike has substituted Brown CO2 filler noz zle original Telco plastic unit also appears running Williams Brothers prop front end second type conversion illustrated Lin Cochrans Nats-winning CO2 Endurance model reality ship double conversion motor Davis 020 changeover Cox glow engine attached cluster tanks model unbelievably enough originally Twin Cyclone Old-Timer word conversion no longer applies Radically recon structed its present Star Wars configuration plane rather handily won CO2 Duration Lake Charles Nats Conforming current AMA rules limiting tank capacity 130 times motor displacement models projected tank capacity 26 cubic inches volume gas capable running Davis conversion right up two-minute max mark over good run Enlarging topic hand wizard machine shop Stan Denton has followed up terrific rubber-stripper offering will gladden hearts FFers like larger C02-power models Stan now producing 033-sized CO2 motor capable powering model having wingspan up 54 inches Carry ing bore 328 stroke 400 Denton CO2 can swing prop large modi fied 10-8 Dispensing separate tank filler units Denton CO2 uses commercially avallable 12-gm CO2 cartridge tank giving motor run slightly minute optimal rpm setting Denton CO2 comes complete mount ing bolts two wrenches tightening prop other locking cylinder place rpm setting select All-up weight cartridge place shade under four ounces making practical large models up 10 oz Stan has plans available 50-in Curtis Robin has using test bed motor dont have own favorite design mind As personal note just received Denton CO2 last week ran through entire package cartridges demonstrating friends swings huge 10-8 prop Its really little jewel amazing power Stan has produced limited number motors has avallable now current price $8995 plus $275 postage Denton Motors Etc 1107 SW 42 Oklahoma City OK 73109 As brief addendum Stan considering another run rubber-strippers interest suf ficient Write him tell him cant make through another season Mirrors blue smoke After being involved Free Flight since early Sixties Ive seen trends powered FF design come go highthrusters like Starduster WitLo Doctor through pivotal rear-finned Dixielander spawned bevy Pearls other rearfinned birds weve messed thrust lines stab locations fin positions wing loadings airfoils engine preferences other conceivable variable might produce winning edge stand way back look what weve done however us would admit weve playing frosting scarcely touched cake few though would have hang heads admit deluding themselvesthose few Continued page 153 Goodies Bob Hatschek L Towilne reel has some features make unique its classmore text R Skinny 1/2A FF has internal fuel tank Tomy toy-derived multifunction timer Engines back plate mount Note trick wing rubberband scheme January1987 59 hieri nammo loves Nostalgia Gas Ramrod Fifties classic design Ron St Jean Note stabilizer size use false ribs wing maintain leading edge airfoil contour has also used built-up wing ribs Red-finished model sports Holland Hornet 051 power design required use lot downthrust keep power pattern straight up over its back Ramrods famous floating glides FF Duration/Kruse Continued page 59 have clear inspired visions what may just possible accepted answers laid aside quest real breakthrough truth beyond whats now true has way out front rest us over 20 years Bill Gieskieng Denver CO Experimenting first variablecamber airfoils late Sixties Bill now working folding-wing FAI ship bears close scrutiny As photo shows thrust line far above flying surfaces power setup features tuned trumpet-shaped exhaust single-bladed carbon-fiber assume prop Outer panels wings fold up under center panels Ia Jack MeGillivarys famous folder give wing symmetrical airfoil under power also two winglets fold up between set panels additional lifting surface glide mode Moving toward rear ship has both Statement Ownership Management Circulation Required 39 USC 3685 1 Title Publication Model Aviation 18 Publication No 087930 2 Date Filing September 17 1986 3 Frequency isaue Monthly No issues published annually 12 B Annual subscription price $1800 4 Complete Mailing Address Known Office Publica tion street city county state ZIP code print ersl 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 5 Complete mailing address headquarters gen eral businessofficesof publisherlnot printer 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 6 Full names complete mailing address publisher editor managing editor item must blank Publisher Carl R Wheeley 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Editor Carl R Wheeley 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Res ton VA 22090 Managing editor None 7 Owner Academy Model Aeronautics Inc 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 8 Known bondholders mortgageea other security holders owning holding 1 percent total amount bonds mortgages other securities None 9 For completion rnprofit organizations authorized mail special ratesSection 42312 DMMonlyThe purpose function nonprofit status organi zation exempt status Federal income tea purposes 1 Has changed during preceding 12 months 10 Extent Nature Circulation Actual AverageNo copies No copies single issue issue duringpublished preceding nearest 12 months filing date A Total No Copies Net Press Run91679103000 B Paid and/or Requested Cir culat ion 1 Sales through dealers carriers street ven dors counter sales33663622 2Mail Subscriptions8524796644 C Total Paid and/or Requested Circulation Sum 1081 1082188613100266 0Free Distribution Mail Carrier Other Means Samples Complimentary Other Free Copies21152161 E Total Distribution Sum C 090728102427 FCopies Distributed 1Office use left over un accounted spoiled after printing624557 2Returns News Agents32716 G Total Sum E Fl 2 should equal net press run shown A91679103000 11 I cart ifythat statements made correct complete Carl R Wheeley Editor Publisher auto-rudder variable-incidence stab kick ing itself out its power run its glide pattern flying surfaces either sheeted partially-sheeted minimize flutter whole thing actuated multi-function mean multi timer various stages its trajectory Im sure Bill would first admit plane has perfected yet fact photo shown last taken 86 Nats unfortunately went off pattem met its demise matter milliseconds after spec tacular straight up launch unforgettable sight strange clippedwing screamer streaking skyward enough though Anyone saw recognized something dtfferentsomething entirely out realm anything else field day brief glimpse what might just possible Stay out front us Bill Dont become discouraged lack followers back watching Its just have far go ore tech topics Another great leaders Free Flights technical advances over years has Bob Hatschek year received long overdue recognition NFFS con tributions Two newest developments shown accompanying photos first Hatschek towline reel set up minimize physical exertion circle-towing A-I A-2 Glider unit flier can take up let out line needed allowing craft drift downwind circle come back overhead via cranking line out small square box toward front reel visual counter tells flier much line out unit also features panic button opposite side releases line immediately second photo Bobs hA 6-oz ship 86-I set up like its FAI big brothers multifunction timer originally Tomy windup toy controls engine run auto-rudder variable-incidence stab minimal fuselage cross-section glass tailboom evidence newer trends Also worthy note two-piece wing easy transport non-warping storage direct contrast Bobs hi-tech approach two photos can called old-tech Free Flight some fliers enjoy able other facet sport Merl Shammo poses proudly lovely red Nos talgia Ramrod Powered venerable Holland Hornet 051 plane engine perfect illustration what Free Flight used Judging popularity growth Nostalgia movement modelers obviously feel Free Flight should continue echo past non-Scale windup Editor Carl Wheeley asked guest column suggested stay away Scale topics deference Bill Warners column shallat point vein would like announce edification fliers small non-Scale rubberpowered aircraft new winder avail able market well-known non- Scale flier Dave Rees called non- Scalewinder geared 101 ratio allowing count winds actual rubber turns instead winder turns rated six strands a-in rubber its perfect Coupe P-30 Embryo larger non- Scale ships might have Either right- left-hand versions available $3495 plus $200 shipping Rees Industries 301 Yearling Dr Goldsboro NC 27530 Dave also has clear plastic winding tubes four sizes 3/a inch diameters $4 per set four plus $150 shipping tubes come com plete wires Continued page 155 DIA 6 7 8 8* 9 10 10 11 11 11 * 12 13 14 15 16 3 4 28 33* 4 5 6 3 3&3/4 4 5 6 8 4 5 6 6* 7 4 5 6 6* 7 7* 4 5 6 6W 6* 7 8W 6EW 4 6 7 7* 7* 7&314 8 6EW 6 7 4W 5 5W 6 5 6 5 6 56 6 78 DECIBAN SOUND LEVEL PRICE $149 $179 $189 $199 $199 $209 $219 $229 $239 $239 $279 $359 $459 $059 $949 $209 $239 $269 $299 95 5* 6NEW 10*6 6* 7 NEW 11*7*8NEW 127* 8NEW FOUR-CYCLE TAILORED HELICAL PITCH 10*6 6* 7 NEW$239 120 6* 7 7* 8$299 13677* 8$389 14677* 8$489 1567$089 166 78$989 7 8&3/8 8&3/4 9 PYLON RACING SN 5*N 6&3/4 7 7* 8 NEW 6* 6&3/4 7 7* 7&3/4 7 7* 7&3/4 $279 $299 $289 $289 W Wfde biwle EW Extra wide N Narrate OLD TIMER SUPPLIES CARBON FIBER COILS CONDENSERS SILK TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS TIMERS ETC REPLICA OR WICK ENGINES NE WI! 1/2A PLAYBOY SR FOR 1/2A TEXACO R/C FF ELECTRIC OR SPORT KIT $2995 SPECIALISTS IN CUSTOM COX TEE DEE & REED ENGINES 020S 049S 051S & 09S K & B CUSTOMIZED ENGINES FOR FF OR OLD TIMER ALSO COMPLETE LINE OF U/C & R/C RACING PARTS January1987 153 OUR INVENTORY AVEHAGES OVER 12000 PROPS! SPECIAL PRO SERIES PITCH ORDER BY MAIL OR PHONE 714 830-6162 SORRY NO COD VISA & MASTERCARD WELCOME DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED ALL PRICES POSTPAID MINIMUM ORDER 81000 FOR INSURANCE ADD $100 ORDERS SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS CALIF RESIDENYC Ann * TAY TM market Best have produced superior spinner very affordable price Available standard sizes both 2- 4-stroke engines Try spinner once will agree way turn TRU-TURN DEALERS INQUIRIES WELCOMED doesnt take accidents unprotected non- Scale fuselages convince wis dom winding tubes scale Sorry Carl 10 exploded fuselage ranks zip Ther mals address correspondence Larry Kruse Box 1137 Liberal KS 67%1 Indoor WC/WiIIiams Continued page 62 kee lift British term portable elevator stand extends 40 ft Larry Cailliaus second flight took off full power less 110 winds backed off As climbed drifted side hangar steer recenter otherwise flight looked good hit side structure beani caused tail slide came down upside down 1933 Round 3 Cezar Banks broke another motor stick launch came right back new model stalled launch centered reached 85 ft model landed 4 137 Bob Randolphs model didnt climb well first flight posted 3936 anyway Larry Cailliaus third flight began excellent launch centered model cruised just about catwalk landed Larrys best time 3916 After rocky start Jim Richmonds plane centered several times end climb headed side again balloon necessary model ended its drift 135ft levelalmost catwalk still looked routine As minutes ticked away however could see destined excellent flight fact 4554 best flight day day saw new FM record established 16 over-40mm flights recorded during first three rounds Monday morning greeted light cold rain continued almost steadily day caused air conditions deteriorate fifth sixth rounds layer cold turbulent air marked strong crosswind drifts either side ex tended almost halfway catwalk Any ship didnt penetrate layer didnt quick drift side ballooning necessary Bob Randolph first up fourth round during height rainstorm raindrops sounded like drums pelted tin roof three drops broke through ships stab us noticing model landed 4317 great time Cezar Banks finally got good launch fourth flight Spiraling toward top model came too close side ballooned hit side below catwalk hung its prop about three seconds before tail-slid off Again went back same beam hung up second time nearly six seconds before got loose Cezar success fully ballooned recentered set down 4548his best time far point anybodys race Pentti Nore Finland Dave Pymm Great Britain Dezso Orsoval Hungary Jim Richmond Bob Randolph Cezar Banks posted two 40-min-plus flights weather its worst air cold drafty still being pelted raindrops like flying outdoors low ebb nearly everyone Jim Richmond broke wing ended fourth flight 1751 Larry Cailliaus model hung up top 1136 Bob Randolphs fifth flight ended side structure 109 Cezar Banks fifth flight disaster too made rough landing 358 Larry Cailliaus fifth flight launched great climbing sky drifted close siding ballooning models propeller tangled string pulled down Time 302 Jim Richmonds fifth flight like sun shine breaking through storm watched rapt flew through wind rain complete command Balloon hand played string like violin Continued page 160 January1987 155 Through modern technology have shed whole new light model airplane world U-TURN spinner barstock spinner precisely made tested speeds excess 36000 rpm registered virtually no run-out vibration conjunction its Ultra-Light design eliminates engine damage associated spinners currently MAKE YOUR DAY FUNFLY SAFELY Available Local Hobby Shop Soon ROMCO MFG INC 713 943-1867 PO Box 836 So Houston TX 77587