I F REE FLIGHT FAIAM FINALS time hottest competition news results 1993 US FAT Team Finals held Lost Hills California early October Richardson participant sent following capsule report immediately after competition ended Marty reports change weather super Temperatures ranged 900 000F relative humidity around 20% winds light FlA A2 Nordic Towline Glider drew 22 contestants five maxed out DURATION 1 made five-minute-max flyoff flight final three Tom Coussens Matthew Gewain Randy Weiler FlB Wakefield Rubber drew 41 fliers 11 maxing out 14th round eight dropped out leaving threesome Fred Pearce Chris Matsuno George Xenakis 2580 seconds FiC Power drew 33 participants As FlB 11 maxed out nine-minute round decided three-man team Roger Simpson Doug Galbreath Ed Keck nine people will represent US World Champs Marty also stated appears excellent chance Team Selection Finals may relocated Palm Bay Florida 1994 thank Marty prompt report Approximately week after submitting report Marty broke writing arm chase bike spill Sierra Cup Meet Ouch So much Hand Launch Glider event awhile Marty. Greene Hornet last column promised three-view Jack Greenes 1955 1/2A hi-thrust design Greene Hornet following through have also fulfilled long-standing promise Jack get design print consider other popular designs times model its 284 sq wing area could regarded large its day comparison traditional spiral climbs conven tional pylon designs vertical climb pattern gave Jacks design much altitude competitions As mentioned column January Greene Hornet Jacks original design effort experimenting hi-thrust concepts initial efforts 15-powered FAI creations However significant famous Russ Hansen T-Bird Sal Taibi Starduster Carl Goldberg Viking direct descendants Jacks initial work has never brought mind before think Greene Hornet first model ever saw uses profile fuselage concept well remember seeing Jack flying model summer 55 seen fuselage design go conventional built-up framework balsa box types early postwar years since just fresh out Uncle Sams Canoe Club after two-year hitch active duty vividly remember thinking fuselages now just mere shadow former selves 74 Model Aviation onefes Chicago Aeronuts about release third-place Moffett entry 92 USOC J Bennett photo Bob Bienenstein Detroit Balsa Bugs poses Moffett Trophy won USOC J Bennett photo Floyd Miller says NosGas-eligible Justice Mousetraps name Kit plans available AA Lidberg Playboy Sr rubberbanded clamshell cowling doors Trenton Terror Lanzo Record Breaker IGREENE HORNET WING 120 -1~m STAB 120r h 25/Ti\tT 5I L9Vo Circa 955 hsm % 025 K0 125 pylon three-ply sandwich 3/is sheet balsa core has vertical grain grain /s-in sheet balsa sides runs parallel side view 300 angle front rear pylon profile boom portion also has 3/~ sheet core x /2-in basswood strips form outer skin running front rear 3As sheet cap runs along bottom wing platform cut firm /s-in sheet has Vs-in-sq dihedral rails cemented top side runs length chord engine pod halves carved balsa blocks cemented place sides pylon engine block half incorporates provision mounting engine timer Jack uses i/is plywood firewall 1 -indiameter facilitate Holland Hornet tank mount two /i s-sheet balsa discs securely cemented between rear firewall front pylon whole front end pod gets wrapped gauze coated amply cement Strips 1/ x 1/2-in TB trailing edge stock also cemented both sides pylon reinforce wing mount As-sheet vertical fin half-wheel skid fuselage ready finish sanding Wing stab construction conven tional except diagonal rib placements wing LB leading edge 5/~ x 1/2-in laid flat TB 3As X 3/4 both spars made 1/ x -in strip stock pinned place building board 1/16 sheet ribs cemented locations accordingly tip soft -in sheet center section planked As sheet Stab lumber requirements include -in-sq LB /s x 5/s-in TB spars being 1/is x also As sheet stab tips fashioned soft 3/s-in sheet days infamous VTO launch diameter dowel cemented rear extremities stab bottom vertical fin Jack never-before-published Greene Hornet has now preserved print posterity shall immortal hallowed halls free flight loreand have Dirty Harry thank Tee hee Should anyone want full-size plans additional information construction origins Greene Hornetor early days hi-thrust itself can touch base Jack 32717 Cable Drive Dowagiac MI 49047 Good show Jackie Texas Timers Jim Summersett March 1993 75 Jack Greene still knocking out oddlooking model designs about tandem-winged hand-held catapult glider Continued page 166 Joe Peters Bryan Ohio won Category 3 92 Canadian Nationals original Magna design J Moseley photo Jim Summersett has added new units Harry Murphy passes heiptul tips Texas Timer line including /2A about maintaining improving conventional pinch-off type venerable Honda 90110 chase bike C-130 HERKY-BIRD 130118 Wingspan515 87 Wing area272sq752sq Wing load335 33 oz natruction manual included PLANS 3 sh $48 $68 115 scale nacelles available twin 25s PLANS 3 sh $62 Rolled & postpaid /USA PALMER PLANS DEPT C 210-1/2 EL CAMINO DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS CA 90212 310 27A245A plans include model specs weight schedule scale source information A-26B Scale Wingspan Wing area Wing loading INVADER 112 70 5405 eq 229 twin 25s ruction Manual Included PLANS 4 sh $58 Fiberglass cowls avaIlable FF DurationlMurphy Continued paqe 75 advises has added /2A-size timer squeeze-off type product line high quality Texas Timers original ABC Texas Timer well new designed work remote fuel cutoff valve can easily rigged quick DT and/or autosurface functions timers run about 30 seconds quite suitable Nostalgia Gas Old-Timer utility well modern power competitions Prices $2750 either ABC /2A Timers associated cutoff $450 squeeze-off $1895 Add $2 packing postage Jims address Route 4 Box 3 65K Canyon Lake TX 78133 Order yours todaythere better As footnote have buying up mechanical toys various department stores toy outlets years nowthen rushing home smack hammer get mechanisms inside probably have about large boneyard plastic toy parts anybody fruit jars Tomy Mad Bull various 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postage handling like plans rolled up mailing tube cost goes up $1165 postpaid Frank says Dick has large selection old Air Trails Hobby Helper plans well other offerings catalog listing just another $275 Get em good hot Yours truly finally got around tracing Continued page 168 166 Model Aviation * B25J112 scaleI Wingspan 6758 Wing area 6866 sq Wing load 2033 oz AMA NATS moves Lawrenceville Illinois 1993 Nationals wont Lubbock Texas previously announced couldnt get FAAS OK plans moving back Lawrenceville 1993 dates July 1725 Mid American Air Center has become premier contest sites US years competition nonstop day Get guys fly meet builders flyers youve reading about become part fun modeling schedule events entry form send in the coupon page 77 mail Name AMA Number Address to. 1993 AMA Nationals 5151 E Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 N 9 7 0 K -/----- ferent II y- Got admit Don Florida flying sugestions FF DurationlMurphy Continued page 166 off Lew Mahieu s 575 Zeek original print 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types selecting satisfactory device use models simple task devices vary cost size weight function effectiveness utility whatnot cost ranges less ten spot $700 size weight considerable consequence smaller model obviously elusive downwind chase situations Just important effectiveness device functions vary simple buzzer tones full-fledged electronic radio transmitters After combating downwind cornfields Lawrenceville Illinois Muncie Indiana past summer week-long SAM Champs USOC respectively have suddenly made model finders priority investigation winter will certain use coming outdoor flying season fully intend spend less time surveying terrain clumping around corn soybean fields Midwest farmers will surely appreciate gesture well Continued page 174 March 1993 171 SIG MANUFACTURING CO now Imports complete line world record holding ROSSI aircraft marine helicopter race car engines includes full line parts accessories plus full time ROSSI REPAIR CENTER US SIG-imported ROSSI engines come full 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inquiries found situation typical selenium configurations probable reason selenium no longer used today Anyway Hank replaced selenium rectifier silicon bridge rectifier leakage went almost zero Should have similar problems may wish consider possibility cause since key off rectifier still circuit Although 90 over 12 years old boasts little over 2000 miles odometer must admit battery attrition has running rather high point Since battery does run down rather quickly bike sits idle long time remove battery after flying season bring indoors winter giving midwinter recharge keeping eye fluid level same time seems give couple extra seasons tiny 6V power source seems never stock dealer shelves must special ordered Since am electronics wizard will probably embarrass myself asking could accomplish somewhat remedy putting another on-off switch Continued page 179 176 Model Aviation HER CUT $13950 S&H THERMAL GENERATOR Power Supply $9450 S&H U 1-.Custom Balsa Die Cutting2 Balsa Sheets745/16 X 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Honda folks electronic design feature automatically kicks booster coil triples charging rate headlamps turned Also generator designed match normal battery drain bike use way no regulator required system Well anyway Roy Rogers always said Happy trails thanks Hank info See ya downwind ylon/Hager Continued page 162 go good fiberglass supply house buy some resin dye will match color cockpit interior black case will prevent visible white line inside canopy white microballoon-and-epoxy mixture attached canopy Make sure work fillet lines pleasing Once get close dip finger water run along fillet will smooth out epoxy try make perfect well sandpaper 23 Once fillet dry sand contour pleasing Fill depressed areas DAP Vinyl Spackle hardware store easier work apply epoxy sands much easier replace slow-cure epoxy spackle because no strength spackle know have heen tempted because easy work hut aint no free lunches 24 Now stand back congratulate yourself first-rate job paint airplane concerned getting scratches canopy sanding fuselage can removed progressively finer grits sandpaper up 2000-grit spray clear topcoat airplane tiny scratches will just go away canopy will look like molded fuselage Good Luck ld-Timer/Baker Continued paqe 76 nature gives us no free lunch what give up get turns torque per turn varies directly cross section long small cross-section motor gives long slow run rather subdued burst what desired indoor flying outdoor scale models Such motor might also best certain Old-Timer sport duration models will come back short 16-strand motor gives rapid climb may hard control trim because rapid changes power level model could near-vertical climb throttle chopped amount down side thrust required may excessive efficient use remaining power power can controllednote available energy goes climbthere isnt much cruise dont want sort power curve typical scale model typical scalelike Old-Timer sport model smallish stab center gravity 30% chord model designed taskthat has large lifting stabilizer permits center-of-gravity 60% further aft will able use motor power curve similar 16-strand example good results actual modern Wakefield practice March 1993 179
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I F REE FLIGHT FAIAM FINALS time hottest competition news results 1993 US FAT Team Finals held Lost Hills California early October Richardson participant sent following capsule report immediately after competition ended Marty reports change weather super Temperatures ranged 900 000F relative humidity around 20% winds light FlA A2 Nordic Towline Glider drew 22 contestants five maxed out DURATION 1 made five-minute-max flyoff flight final three Tom Coussens Matthew Gewain Randy Weiler FlB Wakefield Rubber drew 41 fliers 11 maxing out 14th round eight dropped out leaving threesome Fred Pearce Chris Matsuno George Xenakis 2580 seconds FiC Power drew 33 participants As FlB 11 maxed out nine-minute round decided three-man team Roger Simpson Doug Galbreath Ed Keck nine people will represent US World Champs Marty also stated appears excellent chance Team Selection Finals may relocated Palm Bay Florida 1994 thank Marty prompt report Approximately week after submitting report Marty broke writing arm chase bike spill Sierra Cup Meet Ouch So much Hand Launch Glider event awhile Marty. Greene Hornet last column promised three-view Jack Greenes 1955 1/2A hi-thrust design Greene Hornet following through have also fulfilled long-standing promise Jack get design print consider other popular designs times model its 284 sq wing area could regarded large its day comparison traditional spiral climbs conven tional pylon designs vertical climb pattern gave Jacks design much altitude competitions As mentioned column January Greene Hornet Jacks original design effort experimenting hi-thrust concepts initial efforts 15-powered FAI creations However significant famous Russ Hansen T-Bird Sal Taibi Starduster Carl Goldberg Viking direct descendants Jacks initial work has never brought mind before think Greene Hornet first model ever saw uses profile fuselage concept well remember seeing Jack flying model summer 55 seen fuselage design go conventional built-up framework balsa box types early postwar years since just fresh out Uncle Sams Canoe Club after two-year hitch active duty vividly remember thinking fuselages now just mere shadow former selves 74 Model Aviation onefes Chicago Aeronuts about release third-place Moffett entry 92 USOC J Bennett photo Bob Bienenstein Detroit Balsa Bugs poses Moffett Trophy won USOC J Bennett photo Floyd Miller says NosGas-eligible Justice Mousetraps name Kit plans available AA Lidberg Playboy Sr rubberbanded clamshell cowling doors Trenton Terror Lanzo Record Breaker IGREENE HORNET WING 120 -1~m STAB 120r h 25/Ti\tT 5I L9Vo Circa 955 hsm % 025 K0 125 pylon three-ply sandwich 3/is sheet balsa core has vertical grain grain /s-in sheet balsa sides runs parallel side view 300 angle front rear pylon profile boom portion also has 3/~ sheet core x /2-in basswood strips form outer skin running front rear 3As sheet cap runs along bottom wing platform cut firm /s-in sheet has Vs-in-sq dihedral rails cemented top side runs length chord engine pod halves carved balsa blocks cemented place sides pylon engine block half incorporates provision mounting engine timer Jack uses i/is plywood firewall 1 -indiameter facilitate Holland Hornet tank mount two /i s-sheet balsa discs securely cemented between rear firewall front pylon whole front end pod gets wrapped gauze coated amply cement Strips 1/ x 1/2-in TB trailing edge stock also cemented both sides pylon reinforce wing mount As-sheet vertical fin half-wheel skid fuselage ready finish sanding Wing stab construction conven tional except diagonal rib placements wing LB leading edge 5/~ x 1/2-in laid flat TB 3As X 3/4 both spars made 1/ x -in strip stock pinned place building board 1/16 sheet ribs cemented locations accordingly tip soft -in sheet center section planked As sheet Stab lumber requirements include -in-sq LB /s x 5/s-in TB spars being 1/is x also As sheet stab tips fashioned soft 3/s-in sheet days infamous VTO launch diameter dowel cemented rear extremities stab bottom vertical fin Jack never-before-published Greene Hornet has now preserved print posterity shall immortal hallowed halls free flight loreand have Dirty Harry thank Tee hee Should anyone want full-size plans additional information construction origins Greene Hornetor early days hi-thrust itself can touch base Jack 32717 Cable Drive Dowagiac MI 49047 Good show Jackie Texas Timers Jim Summersett March 1993 75 Jack Greene still knocking out oddlooking model designs about tandem-winged hand-held catapult glider Continued page 166 Joe Peters Bryan Ohio won Category 3 92 Canadian Nationals original Magna design J Moseley photo Jim Summersett has added new units Harry Murphy passes heiptul tips Texas Timer line including /2A about maintaining improving conventional pinch-off type venerable Honda 90110 chase bike C-130 HERKY-BIRD 130118 Wingspan515 87 Wing area272sq752sq Wing load335 33 oz natruction manual included PLANS 3 sh $48 $68 115 scale nacelles available twin 25s PLANS 3 sh $62 Rolled & postpaid /USA PALMER PLANS DEPT C 210-1/2 EL CAMINO DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS CA 90212 310 27A245A plans include model specs weight schedule scale source information A-26B Scale Wingspan Wing area Wing loading INVADER 112 70 5405 eq 229 twin 25s ruction Manual Included PLANS 4 sh $58 Fiberglass cowls avaIlable FF DurationlMurphy Continued paqe 75 advises has added /2A-size timer squeeze-off type product line high quality Texas Timers original ABC Texas Timer well new designed work remote fuel cutoff valve can easily rigged quick DT and/or autosurface functions timers run about 30 seconds quite suitable Nostalgia Gas Old-Timer utility well modern power competitions Prices $2750 either ABC /2A Timers associated cutoff $450 squeeze-off $1895 Add $2 packing postage Jims address Route 4 Box 3 65K Canyon Lake TX 78133 Order yours todaythere better As footnote have buying up mechanical toys various department stores toy outlets years nowthen rushing home smack hammer get mechanisms inside probably have about large boneyard plastic toy parts anybody fruit jars Tomy Mad Bull various 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postage handling like plans rolled up mailing tube cost goes up $1165 postpaid Frank says Dick has large selection old Air Trails Hobby Helper plans well other offerings catalog listing just another $275 Get em good hot Yours truly finally got around tracing Continued page 168 166 Model Aviation * B25J112 scaleI Wingspan 6758 Wing area 6866 sq Wing load 2033 oz AMA NATS moves Lawrenceville Illinois 1993 Nationals wont Lubbock Texas previously announced couldnt get FAAS OK plans moving back Lawrenceville 1993 dates July 1725 Mid American Air Center has become premier contest sites US years competition nonstop day Get guys fly meet builders flyers youve reading about become part fun modeling schedule events entry form send in the coupon page 77 mail Name AMA Number Address to. 1993 AMA Nationals 5151 E Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 N 9 7 0 K -/----- ferent II y- Got admit Don Florida flying sugestions FF DurationlMurphy Continued page 166 off Lew Mahieu s 575 Zeek original print 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types selecting satisfactory device use models simple task devices vary cost size weight function effectiveness utility whatnot cost ranges less ten spot $700 size weight considerable consequence smaller model obviously elusive downwind chase situations Just important effectiveness device functions vary simple buzzer tones full-fledged electronic radio transmitters After combating downwind cornfields Lawrenceville Illinois Muncie Indiana past summer week-long SAM Champs USOC respectively have suddenly made model finders priority investigation winter will certain use coming outdoor flying season fully intend spend less time surveying terrain clumping around corn soybean fields Midwest farmers will surely appreciate gesture well Continued page 174 March 1993 171 SIG MANUFACTURING CO now Imports complete line world record holding ROSSI aircraft marine helicopter race car engines includes full line parts accessories plus full time ROSSI REPAIR CENTER US SIG-imported ROSSI engines come full 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inquiries found situation typical selenium configurations probable reason selenium no longer used today Anyway Hank replaced selenium rectifier silicon bridge rectifier leakage went almost zero Should have similar problems may wish consider possibility cause since key off rectifier still circuit Although 90 over 12 years old boasts little over 2000 miles odometer must admit battery attrition has running rather high point Since battery does run down rather quickly bike sits idle long time remove battery after flying season bring indoors winter giving midwinter recharge keeping eye fluid level same time seems give couple extra seasons tiny 6V power source seems never stock dealer shelves must special ordered Since am electronics wizard will probably embarrass myself asking could accomplish somewhat remedy putting another on-off switch Continued page 179 176 Model Aviation HER CUT $13950 S&H THERMAL GENERATOR Power Supply $9450 S&H U 1-.Custom Balsa Die Cutting2 Balsa Sheets745/16 X 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Honda folks electronic design feature automatically kicks booster coil triples charging rate headlamps turned Also generator designed match normal battery drain bike use way no regulator required system Well anyway Roy Rogers always said Happy trails thanks Hank info See ya downwind ylon/Hager Continued page 162 go good fiberglass supply house buy some resin dye will match color cockpit interior black case will prevent visible white line inside canopy white microballoon-and-epoxy mixture attached canopy Make sure work fillet lines pleasing Once get close dip finger water run along fillet will smooth out epoxy try make perfect well sandpaper 23 Once fillet dry sand contour pleasing Fill depressed areas DAP Vinyl Spackle hardware store easier work apply epoxy sands much easier replace slow-cure epoxy spackle because no strength spackle know have heen tempted because easy work hut aint no free lunches 24 Now stand back congratulate yourself first-rate job paint airplane concerned getting scratches canopy sanding fuselage can removed progressively finer grits sandpaper up 2000-grit spray clear topcoat airplane tiny scratches will just go away canopy will look like molded fuselage Good Luck ld-Timer/Baker Continued paqe 76 nature gives us no free lunch what give up get turns torque per turn varies directly cross section long small cross-section motor gives long slow run rather subdued burst what desired indoor flying outdoor scale models Such motor might also best certain Old-Timer sport duration models will come back short 16-strand motor gives rapid climb may hard control trim because rapid changes power level model could near-vertical climb throttle chopped amount down side thrust required may excessive efficient use remaining power power can controllednote available energy goes climbthere isnt much cruise dont want sort power curve typical scale model typical scalelike Old-Timer sport model smallish stab center gravity 30% chord model designed taskthat has large lifting stabilizer permits center-of-gravity 60% further aft will able use motor power curve similar 16-strand example good results actual modern Wakefield practice March 1993 179
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I F REE FLIGHT FAIAM FINALS time hottest competition news results 1993 US FAT Team Finals held Lost Hills California early October Richardson participant sent following capsule report immediately after competition ended Marty reports change weather super Temperatures ranged 900 000F relative humidity around 20% winds light FlA A2 Nordic Towline Glider drew 22 contestants five maxed out DURATION 1 made five-minute-max flyoff flight final three Tom Coussens Matthew Gewain Randy Weiler FlB Wakefield Rubber drew 41 fliers 11 maxing out 14th round eight dropped out leaving threesome Fred Pearce Chris Matsuno George Xenakis 2580 seconds FiC Power drew 33 participants As FlB 11 maxed out nine-minute round decided three-man team Roger Simpson Doug Galbreath Ed Keck nine people will represent US World Champs Marty also stated appears excellent chance Team Selection Finals may relocated Palm Bay Florida 1994 thank Marty prompt report Approximately week after submitting report Marty broke writing arm chase bike spill Sierra Cup Meet Ouch So much Hand Launch Glider event awhile Marty. Greene Hornet last column promised three-view Jack Greenes 1955 1/2A hi-thrust design Greene Hornet following through have also fulfilled long-standing promise Jack get design print consider other popular designs times model its 284 sq wing area could regarded large its day comparison traditional spiral climbs conven tional pylon designs vertical climb pattern gave Jacks design much altitude competitions As mentioned column January Greene Hornet Jacks original design effort experimenting hi-thrust concepts initial efforts 15-powered FAI creations However significant famous Russ Hansen T-Bird Sal Taibi Starduster Carl Goldberg Viking direct descendants Jacks initial work has never brought mind before think Greene Hornet first model ever saw uses profile fuselage concept well remember seeing Jack flying model summer 55 seen fuselage design go conventional built-up framework balsa box types early postwar years since just fresh out Uncle Sams Canoe Club after two-year hitch active duty vividly remember thinking fuselages now just mere shadow former selves 74 Model Aviation onefes Chicago Aeronuts about release third-place Moffett entry 92 USOC J Bennett photo Bob Bienenstein Detroit Balsa Bugs poses Moffett Trophy won USOC J Bennett photo Floyd Miller says NosGas-eligible Justice Mousetraps name Kit plans available AA Lidberg Playboy Sr rubberbanded clamshell cowling doors Trenton Terror Lanzo Record Breaker IGREENE HORNET WING 120 -1~m STAB 120r h 25/Ti\tT 5I L9Vo Circa 955 hsm % 025 K0 125 pylon three-ply sandwich 3/is sheet balsa core has vertical grain grain /s-in sheet balsa sides runs parallel side view 300 angle front rear pylon profile boom portion also has 3/~ sheet core x /2-in basswood strips form outer skin running front rear 3As sheet cap runs along bottom wing platform cut firm /s-in sheet has Vs-in-sq dihedral rails cemented top side runs length chord engine pod halves carved balsa blocks cemented place sides pylon engine block half incorporates provision mounting engine timer Jack uses i/is plywood firewall 1 -indiameter facilitate Holland Hornet tank mount two /i s-sheet balsa discs securely cemented between rear firewall front pylon whole front end pod gets wrapped gauze coated amply cement Strips 1/ x 1/2-in TB trailing edge stock also cemented both sides pylon reinforce wing mount As-sheet vertical fin half-wheel skid fuselage ready finish sanding Wing stab construction conven tional except diagonal rib placements wing LB leading edge 5/~ x 1/2-in laid flat TB 3As X 3/4 both spars made 1/ x -in strip stock pinned place building board 1/16 sheet ribs cemented locations accordingly tip soft -in sheet center section planked As sheet Stab lumber requirements include -in-sq LB /s x 5/s-in TB spars being 1/is x also As sheet stab tips fashioned soft 3/s-in sheet days infamous VTO launch diameter dowel cemented rear extremities stab bottom vertical fin Jack never-before-published Greene Hornet has now preserved print posterity shall immortal hallowed halls free flight loreand have Dirty Harry thank Tee hee Should anyone want full-size plans additional information construction origins Greene Hornetor early days hi-thrust itself can touch base Jack 32717 Cable Drive Dowagiac MI 49047 Good show Jackie Texas Timers Jim Summersett March 1993 75 Jack Greene still knocking out oddlooking model designs about tandem-winged hand-held catapult glider Continued page 166 Joe Peters Bryan Ohio won Category 3 92 Canadian Nationals original Magna design J Moseley photo Jim Summersett has added new units Harry Murphy passes heiptul tips Texas Timer line including /2A about maintaining improving conventional pinch-off type venerable Honda 90110 chase bike C-130 HERKY-BIRD 130118 Wingspan515 87 Wing area272sq752sq Wing load335 33 oz natruction manual included PLANS 3 sh $48 $68 115 scale nacelles available twin 25s PLANS 3 sh $62 Rolled & postpaid /USA PALMER PLANS DEPT C 210-1/2 EL CAMINO DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS CA 90212 310 27A245A plans include model specs weight schedule scale source information A-26B Scale Wingspan Wing area Wing loading INVADER 112 70 5405 eq 229 twin 25s ruction Manual Included PLANS 4 sh $58 Fiberglass cowls avaIlable FF DurationlMurphy Continued paqe 75 advises has added /2A-size timer squeeze-off type product line high quality Texas Timers original ABC Texas Timer well new designed work remote fuel cutoff valve can easily rigged quick DT and/or autosurface functions timers run about 30 seconds quite suitable Nostalgia Gas Old-Timer utility well modern power competitions Prices $2750 either ABC /2A Timers associated cutoff $450 squeeze-off $1895 Add $2 packing postage Jims address Route 4 Box 3 65K Canyon Lake TX 78133 Order yours todaythere better As footnote have buying up mechanical toys various department stores toy outlets years nowthen rushing home smack hammer get mechanisms inside probably have about large boneyard plastic toy parts anybody fruit jars Tomy Mad Bull various 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postage handling like plans rolled up mailing tube cost goes up $1165 postpaid Frank says Dick has large selection old Air Trails Hobby Helper plans well other offerings catalog listing just another $275 Get em good hot Yours truly finally got around tracing Continued page 168 166 Model Aviation * B25J112 scaleI Wingspan 6758 Wing area 6866 sq Wing load 2033 oz AMA NATS moves Lawrenceville Illinois 1993 Nationals wont Lubbock Texas previously announced couldnt get FAAS OK plans moving back Lawrenceville 1993 dates July 1725 Mid American Air Center has become premier contest sites US years competition nonstop day Get guys fly meet builders flyers youve reading about become part fun modeling schedule events entry form send in the coupon page 77 mail Name AMA Number Address to. 1993 AMA Nationals 5151 E Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 N 9 7 0 K -/----- ferent II y- Got admit Don Florida flying sugestions FF DurationlMurphy Continued page 166 off Lew Mahieu s 575 Zeek original print 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types selecting satisfactory device use models simple task devices vary cost size weight function effectiveness utility whatnot cost ranges less ten spot $700 size weight considerable consequence smaller model obviously elusive downwind chase situations Just important effectiveness device functions vary simple buzzer tones full-fledged electronic radio transmitters After combating downwind cornfields Lawrenceville Illinois Muncie Indiana past summer week-long SAM Champs USOC respectively have suddenly made model finders priority investigation winter will certain use coming outdoor flying season fully intend spend less time surveying terrain clumping around corn soybean fields Midwest farmers will surely appreciate gesture well Continued page 174 March 1993 171 SIG MANUFACTURING CO now Imports complete line world record holding ROSSI aircraft marine helicopter race car engines includes full line parts accessories plus full time ROSSI REPAIR CENTER US SIG-imported ROSSI engines come full 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inquiries found situation typical selenium configurations probable reason selenium no longer used today Anyway Hank replaced selenium rectifier silicon bridge rectifier leakage went almost zero Should have similar problems may wish consider possibility cause since key off rectifier still circuit Although 90 over 12 years old boasts little over 2000 miles odometer must admit battery attrition has running rather high point Since battery does run down rather quickly bike sits idle long time remove battery after flying season bring indoors winter giving midwinter recharge keeping eye fluid level same time seems give couple extra seasons tiny 6V power source seems never stock dealer shelves must special ordered Since am electronics wizard will probably embarrass myself asking could accomplish somewhat remedy putting another on-off switch Continued page 179 176 Model Aviation HER CUT $13950 S&H THERMAL GENERATOR Power Supply $9450 S&H U 1-.Custom Balsa Die Cutting2 Balsa Sheets745/16 X 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Honda folks electronic design feature automatically kicks booster coil triples charging rate headlamps turned Also generator designed match normal battery drain bike use way no regulator required system Well anyway Roy Rogers always said Happy trails thanks Hank info See ya downwind ylon/Hager Continued page 162 go good fiberglass supply house buy some resin dye will match color cockpit interior black case will prevent visible white line inside canopy white microballoon-and-epoxy mixture attached canopy Make sure work fillet lines pleasing Once get close dip finger water run along fillet will smooth out epoxy try make perfect well sandpaper 23 Once fillet dry sand contour pleasing Fill depressed areas DAP Vinyl Spackle hardware store easier work apply epoxy sands much easier replace slow-cure epoxy spackle because no strength spackle know have heen tempted because easy work hut aint no free lunches 24 Now stand back congratulate yourself first-rate job paint airplane concerned getting scratches canopy sanding fuselage can removed progressively finer grits sandpaper up 2000-grit spray clear topcoat airplane tiny scratches will just go away canopy will look like molded fuselage Good Luck ld-Timer/Baker Continued paqe 76 nature gives us no free lunch what give up get turns torque per turn varies directly cross section long small cross-section motor gives long slow run rather subdued burst what desired indoor flying outdoor scale models Such motor might also best certain Old-Timer sport duration models will come back short 16-strand motor gives rapid climb may hard control trim because rapid changes power level model could near-vertical climb throttle chopped amount down side thrust required may excessive efficient use remaining power power can controllednote available energy goes climbthere isnt much cruise dont want sort power curve typical scale model typical scalelike Old-Timer sport model smallish stab center gravity 30% chord model designed taskthat has large lifting stabilizer permits center-of-gravity 60% further aft will able use motor power curve similar 16-strand example good results actual modern Wakefield practice March 1993 179
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I F REE FLIGHT FAIAM FINALS time hottest competition news results 1993 US FAT Team Finals held Lost Hills California early October Richardson participant sent following capsule report immediately after competition ended Marty reports change weather super Temperatures ranged 900 000F relative humidity around 20% winds light FlA A2 Nordic Towline Glider drew 22 contestants five maxed out DURATION 1 made five-minute-max flyoff flight final three Tom Coussens Matthew Gewain Randy Weiler FlB Wakefield Rubber drew 41 fliers 11 maxing out 14th round eight dropped out leaving threesome Fred Pearce Chris Matsuno George Xenakis 2580 seconds FiC Power drew 33 participants As FlB 11 maxed out nine-minute round decided three-man team Roger Simpson Doug Galbreath Ed Keck nine people will represent US World Champs Marty also stated appears excellent chance Team Selection Finals may relocated Palm Bay Florida 1994 thank Marty prompt report Approximately week after submitting report Marty broke writing arm chase bike spill Sierra Cup Meet Ouch So much Hand Launch Glider event awhile Marty. Greene Hornet last column promised three-view Jack Greenes 1955 1/2A hi-thrust design Greene Hornet following through have also fulfilled long-standing promise Jack get design print consider other popular designs times model its 284 sq wing area could regarded large its day comparison traditional spiral climbs conven tional pylon designs vertical climb pattern gave Jacks design much altitude competitions As mentioned column January Greene Hornet Jacks original design effort experimenting hi-thrust concepts initial efforts 15-powered FAI creations However significant famous Russ Hansen T-Bird Sal Taibi Starduster Carl Goldberg Viking direct descendants Jacks initial work has never brought mind before think Greene Hornet first model ever saw uses profile fuselage concept well remember seeing Jack flying model summer 55 seen fuselage design go conventional built-up framework balsa box types early postwar years since just fresh out Uncle Sams Canoe Club after two-year hitch active duty vividly remember thinking fuselages now just mere shadow former selves 74 Model Aviation onefes Chicago Aeronuts about release third-place Moffett entry 92 USOC J Bennett photo Bob Bienenstein Detroit Balsa Bugs poses Moffett Trophy won USOC J Bennett photo Floyd Miller says NosGas-eligible Justice Mousetraps name Kit plans available AA Lidberg Playboy Sr rubberbanded clamshell cowling doors Trenton Terror Lanzo Record Breaker IGREENE HORNET WING 120 -1~m STAB 120r h 25/Ti\tT 5I L9Vo Circa 955 hsm % 025 K0 125 pylon three-ply sandwich 3/is sheet balsa core has vertical grain grain /s-in sheet balsa sides runs parallel side view 300 angle front rear pylon profile boom portion also has 3/~ sheet core x /2-in basswood strips form outer skin running front rear 3As sheet cap runs along bottom wing platform cut firm /s-in sheet has Vs-in-sq dihedral rails cemented top side runs length chord engine pod halves carved balsa blocks cemented place sides pylon engine block half incorporates provision mounting engine timer Jack uses i/is plywood firewall 1 -indiameter facilitate Holland Hornet tank mount two /i s-sheet balsa discs securely cemented between rear firewall front pylon whole front end pod gets wrapped gauze coated amply cement Strips 1/ x 1/2-in TB trailing edge stock also cemented both sides pylon reinforce wing mount As-sheet vertical fin half-wheel skid fuselage ready finish sanding Wing stab construction conven tional except diagonal rib placements wing LB leading edge 5/~ x 1/2-in laid flat TB 3As X 3/4 both spars made 1/ x -in strip stock pinned place building board 1/16 sheet ribs cemented locations accordingly tip soft -in sheet center section planked As sheet Stab lumber requirements include -in-sq LB /s x 5/s-in TB spars being 1/is x also As sheet stab tips fashioned soft 3/s-in sheet days infamous VTO launch diameter dowel cemented rear extremities stab bottom vertical fin Jack never-before-published Greene Hornet has now preserved print posterity shall immortal hallowed halls free flight loreand have Dirty Harry thank Tee hee Should anyone want full-size plans additional information construction origins Greene Hornetor early days hi-thrust itself can touch base Jack 32717 Cable Drive Dowagiac MI 49047 Good show Jackie Texas Timers Jim Summersett March 1993 75 Jack Greene still knocking out oddlooking model designs about tandem-winged hand-held catapult glider Continued page 166 Joe Peters Bryan Ohio won Category 3 92 Canadian Nationals original Magna design J Moseley photo Jim Summersett has added new units Harry Murphy passes heiptul tips Texas Timer line including /2A about maintaining improving conventional pinch-off type venerable Honda 90110 chase bike C-130 HERKY-BIRD 130118 Wingspan515 87 Wing area272sq752sq Wing load335 33 oz natruction manual included PLANS 3 sh $48 $68 115 scale nacelles available twin 25s PLANS 3 sh $62 Rolled & postpaid /USA PALMER PLANS DEPT C 210-1/2 EL CAMINO DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS CA 90212 310 27A245A plans include model specs weight schedule scale source information A-26B Scale Wingspan Wing area Wing loading INVADER 112 70 5405 eq 229 twin 25s ruction Manual Included PLANS 4 sh $58 Fiberglass cowls avaIlable FF DurationlMurphy Continued paqe 75 advises has added /2A-size timer squeeze-off type product line high quality Texas Timers original ABC Texas Timer well new designed work remote fuel cutoff valve can easily rigged quick DT and/or autosurface functions timers run about 30 seconds quite suitable Nostalgia Gas Old-Timer utility well modern power competitions Prices $2750 either ABC /2A Timers associated cutoff $450 squeeze-off $1895 Add $2 packing postage Jims address Route 4 Box 3 65K Canyon Lake TX 78133 Order yours todaythere better As footnote have buying up mechanical toys various department stores toy outlets years nowthen rushing home smack hammer get mechanisms inside probably have about large boneyard plastic toy parts anybody fruit jars Tomy Mad Bull various 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postage handling like plans rolled up mailing tube cost goes up $1165 postpaid Frank says Dick has large selection old Air Trails Hobby Helper plans well other offerings catalog listing just another $275 Get em good hot Yours truly finally got around tracing Continued page 168 166 Model Aviation * B25J112 scaleI Wingspan 6758 Wing area 6866 sq Wing load 2033 oz AMA NATS moves Lawrenceville Illinois 1993 Nationals wont Lubbock Texas previously announced couldnt get FAAS OK plans moving back Lawrenceville 1993 dates July 1725 Mid American Air Center has become premier contest sites US years competition nonstop day Get guys fly meet builders flyers youve reading about become part fun modeling schedule events entry form send in the coupon page 77 mail Name AMA Number Address to. 1993 AMA Nationals 5151 E Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 N 9 7 0 K -/----- ferent II y- Got admit Don Florida flying sugestions FF DurationlMurphy Continued page 166 off Lew Mahieu s 575 Zeek original print 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types selecting satisfactory device use models simple task devices vary cost size weight function effectiveness utility whatnot cost ranges less ten spot $700 size weight considerable consequence smaller model obviously elusive downwind chase situations Just important effectiveness device functions vary simple buzzer tones full-fledged electronic radio transmitters After combating downwind cornfields Lawrenceville Illinois Muncie Indiana past summer week-long SAM Champs USOC respectively have suddenly made model finders priority investigation winter will certain use coming outdoor flying season fully intend spend less time surveying terrain clumping around corn soybean fields Midwest farmers will surely appreciate gesture well Continued page 174 March 1993 171 SIG MANUFACTURING CO now Imports complete line world record holding ROSSI aircraft marine helicopter race car engines includes full line parts accessories plus full time ROSSI REPAIR CENTER US SIG-imported ROSSI engines come full 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inquiries found situation typical selenium configurations probable reason selenium no longer used today Anyway Hank replaced selenium rectifier silicon bridge rectifier leakage went almost zero Should have similar problems may wish consider possibility cause since key off rectifier still circuit Although 90 over 12 years old boasts little over 2000 miles odometer must admit battery attrition has running rather high point Since battery does run down rather quickly bike sits idle long time remove battery after flying season bring indoors winter giving midwinter recharge keeping eye fluid level same time seems give couple extra seasons tiny 6V power source seems never stock dealer shelves must special ordered Since am electronics wizard will probably embarrass myself asking could accomplish somewhat remedy putting another on-off switch Continued page 179 176 Model Aviation HER CUT $13950 S&H THERMAL GENERATOR Power Supply $9450 S&H U 1-.Custom Balsa Die Cutting2 Balsa Sheets745/16 X 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Honda folks electronic design feature automatically kicks booster coil triples charging rate headlamps turned Also generator designed match normal battery drain bike use way no regulator required system Well anyway Roy Rogers always said Happy trails thanks Hank info See ya downwind ylon/Hager Continued page 162 go good fiberglass supply house buy some resin dye will match color cockpit interior black case will prevent visible white line inside canopy white microballoon-and-epoxy mixture attached canopy Make sure work fillet lines pleasing Once get close dip finger water run along fillet will smooth out epoxy try make perfect well sandpaper 23 Once fillet dry sand contour pleasing Fill depressed areas DAP Vinyl Spackle hardware store easier work apply epoxy sands much easier replace slow-cure epoxy spackle because no strength spackle know have heen tempted because easy work hut aint no free lunches 24 Now stand back congratulate yourself first-rate job paint airplane concerned getting scratches canopy sanding fuselage can removed progressively finer grits sandpaper up 2000-grit spray clear topcoat airplane tiny scratches will just go away canopy will look like molded fuselage Good Luck ld-Timer/Baker Continued paqe 76 nature gives us no free lunch what give up get turns torque per turn varies directly cross section long small cross-section motor gives long slow run rather subdued burst what desired indoor flying outdoor scale models Such motor might also best certain Old-Timer sport duration models will come back short 16-strand motor gives rapid climb may hard control trim because rapid changes power level model could near-vertical climb throttle chopped amount down side thrust required may excessive efficient use remaining power power can controllednote available energy goes climbthere isnt much cruise dont want sort power curve typical scale model typical scalelike Old-Timer sport model smallish stab center gravity 30% chord model designed taskthat has large lifting stabilizer permits center-of-gravity 60% further aft will able use motor power curve similar 16-strand example good results actual modern Wakefield practice March 1993 179
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I F REE FLIGHT FAIAM FINALS time hottest competition news results 1993 US FAT Team Finals held Lost Hills California early October Richardson participant sent following capsule report immediately after competition ended Marty reports change weather super Temperatures ranged 900 000F relative humidity around 20% winds light FlA A2 Nordic Towline Glider drew 22 contestants five maxed out DURATION 1 made five-minute-max flyoff flight final three Tom Coussens Matthew Gewain Randy Weiler FlB Wakefield Rubber drew 41 fliers 11 maxing out 14th round eight dropped out leaving threesome Fred Pearce Chris Matsuno George Xenakis 2580 seconds FiC Power drew 33 participants As FlB 11 maxed out nine-minute round decided three-man team Roger Simpson Doug Galbreath Ed Keck nine people will represent US World Champs Marty also stated appears excellent chance Team Selection Finals may relocated Palm Bay Florida 1994 thank Marty prompt report Approximately week after submitting report Marty broke writing arm chase bike spill Sierra Cup Meet Ouch So much Hand Launch Glider event awhile Marty. Greene Hornet last column promised three-view Jack Greenes 1955 1/2A hi-thrust design Greene Hornet following through have also fulfilled long-standing promise Jack get design print consider other popular designs times model its 284 sq wing area could regarded large its day comparison traditional spiral climbs conven tional pylon designs vertical climb pattern gave Jacks design much altitude competitions As mentioned column January Greene Hornet Jacks original design effort experimenting hi-thrust concepts initial efforts 15-powered FAI creations However significant famous Russ Hansen T-Bird Sal Taibi Starduster Carl Goldberg Viking direct descendants Jacks initial work has never brought mind before think Greene Hornet first model ever saw uses profile fuselage concept well remember seeing Jack flying model summer 55 seen fuselage design go conventional built-up framework balsa box types early postwar years since just fresh out Uncle Sams Canoe Club after two-year hitch active duty vividly remember thinking fuselages now just mere shadow former selves 74 Model Aviation onefes Chicago Aeronuts about release third-place Moffett entry 92 USOC J Bennett photo Bob Bienenstein Detroit Balsa Bugs poses Moffett Trophy won USOC J Bennett photo Floyd Miller says NosGas-eligible Justice Mousetraps name Kit plans available AA Lidberg Playboy Sr rubberbanded clamshell cowling doors Trenton Terror Lanzo Record Breaker IGREENE HORNET WING 120 -1~m STAB 120r h 25/Ti\tT 5I L9Vo Circa 955 hsm % 025 K0 125 pylon three-ply sandwich 3/is sheet balsa core has vertical grain grain /s-in sheet balsa sides runs parallel side view 300 angle front rear pylon profile boom portion also has 3/~ sheet core x /2-in basswood strips form outer skin running front rear 3As sheet cap runs along bottom wing platform cut firm /s-in sheet has Vs-in-sq dihedral rails cemented top side runs length chord engine pod halves carved balsa blocks cemented place sides pylon engine block half incorporates provision mounting engine timer Jack uses i/is plywood firewall 1 -indiameter facilitate Holland Hornet tank mount two /i s-sheet balsa discs securely cemented between rear firewall front pylon whole front end pod gets wrapped gauze coated amply cement Strips 1/ x 1/2-in TB trailing edge stock also cemented both sides pylon reinforce wing mount As-sheet vertical fin half-wheel skid fuselage ready finish sanding Wing stab construction conven tional except diagonal rib placements wing LB leading edge 5/~ x 1/2-in laid flat TB 3As X 3/4 both spars made 1/ x -in strip stock pinned place building board 1/16 sheet ribs cemented locations accordingly tip soft -in sheet center section planked As sheet Stab lumber requirements include -in-sq LB /s x 5/s-in TB spars being 1/is x also As sheet stab tips fashioned soft 3/s-in sheet days infamous VTO launch diameter dowel cemented rear extremities stab bottom vertical fin Jack never-before-published Greene Hornet has now preserved print posterity shall immortal hallowed halls free flight loreand have Dirty Harry thank Tee hee Should anyone want full-size plans additional information construction origins Greene Hornetor early days hi-thrust itself can touch base Jack 32717 Cable Drive Dowagiac MI 49047 Good show Jackie Texas Timers Jim Summersett March 1993 75 Jack Greene still knocking out oddlooking model designs about tandem-winged hand-held catapult glider Continued page 166 Joe Peters Bryan Ohio won Category 3 92 Canadian Nationals original Magna design J Moseley photo Jim Summersett has added new units Harry Murphy passes heiptul tips Texas Timer line including /2A about maintaining improving conventional pinch-off type venerable Honda 90110 chase bike C-130 HERKY-BIRD 130118 Wingspan515 87 Wing area272sq752sq Wing load335 33 oz natruction manual included PLANS 3 sh $48 $68 115 scale nacelles available twin 25s PLANS 3 sh $62 Rolled & postpaid /USA PALMER PLANS DEPT C 210-1/2 EL CAMINO DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS CA 90212 310 27A245A plans include model specs weight schedule scale source information A-26B Scale Wingspan Wing area Wing loading INVADER 112 70 5405 eq 229 twin 25s ruction Manual Included PLANS 4 sh $58 Fiberglass cowls avaIlable FF DurationlMurphy Continued paqe 75 advises has added /2A-size timer squeeze-off type product line high quality Texas Timers original ABC Texas Timer well new designed work remote fuel cutoff valve can easily rigged quick DT and/or autosurface functions timers run about 30 seconds quite suitable Nostalgia Gas Old-Timer utility well modern power competitions Prices $2750 either ABC /2A Timers associated cutoff $450 squeeze-off $1895 Add $2 packing postage Jims address Route 4 Box 3 65K Canyon Lake TX 78133 Order yours todaythere better As footnote have buying up mechanical toys various department stores toy outlets years nowthen rushing home smack hammer get mechanisms inside probably have about large boneyard plastic toy parts anybody fruit jars Tomy Mad Bull various 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postage handling like plans rolled up mailing tube cost goes up $1165 postpaid Frank says Dick has large selection old Air Trails Hobby Helper plans well other offerings catalog listing just another $275 Get em good hot Yours truly finally got around tracing Continued page 168 166 Model Aviation * B25J112 scaleI Wingspan 6758 Wing area 6866 sq Wing load 2033 oz AMA NATS moves Lawrenceville Illinois 1993 Nationals wont Lubbock Texas previously announced couldnt get FAAS OK plans moving back Lawrenceville 1993 dates July 1725 Mid American Air Center has become premier contest sites US years competition nonstop day Get guys fly meet builders flyers youve reading about become part fun modeling schedule events entry form send in the coupon page 77 mail Name AMA Number Address to. 1993 AMA Nationals 5151 E Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 N 9 7 0 K -/----- ferent II y- Got admit Don Florida flying sugestions FF DurationlMurphy Continued page 166 off Lew Mahieu s 575 Zeek original print 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types selecting satisfactory device use models simple task devices vary cost size weight function effectiveness utility whatnot cost ranges less ten spot $700 size weight considerable consequence smaller model obviously elusive downwind chase situations Just important effectiveness device functions vary simple buzzer tones full-fledged electronic radio transmitters After combating downwind cornfields Lawrenceville Illinois Muncie Indiana past summer week-long SAM Champs USOC respectively have suddenly made model finders priority investigation winter will certain use coming outdoor flying season fully intend spend less time surveying terrain clumping around corn soybean fields Midwest farmers will surely appreciate gesture well Continued page 174 March 1993 171 SIG MANUFACTURING CO now Imports complete line world record holding ROSSI aircraft marine helicopter race car engines includes full line parts accessories plus full time ROSSI REPAIR CENTER US SIG-imported ROSSI engines come full 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inquiries found situation typical selenium configurations probable reason selenium no longer used today Anyway Hank replaced selenium rectifier silicon bridge rectifier leakage went almost zero Should have similar problems may wish consider possibility cause since key off rectifier still circuit Although 90 over 12 years old boasts little over 2000 miles odometer must admit battery attrition has running rather high point Since battery does run down rather quickly bike sits idle long time remove battery after flying season bring indoors winter giving midwinter recharge keeping eye fluid level same time seems give couple extra seasons tiny 6V power source seems never stock dealer shelves must special ordered Since am electronics wizard will probably embarrass myself asking could accomplish somewhat remedy putting another on-off switch Continued page 179 176 Model Aviation HER CUT $13950 S&H THERMAL GENERATOR Power Supply $9450 S&H U 1-.Custom Balsa Die Cutting2 Balsa Sheets745/16 X 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Honda folks electronic design feature automatically kicks booster coil triples charging rate headlamps turned Also generator designed match normal battery drain bike use way no regulator required system Well anyway Roy Rogers always said Happy trails thanks Hank info See ya downwind ylon/Hager Continued page 162 go good fiberglass supply house buy some resin dye will match color cockpit interior black case will prevent visible white line inside canopy white microballoon-and-epoxy mixture attached canopy Make sure work fillet lines pleasing Once get close dip finger water run along fillet will smooth out epoxy try make perfect well sandpaper 23 Once fillet dry sand contour pleasing Fill depressed areas DAP Vinyl Spackle hardware store easier work apply epoxy sands much easier replace slow-cure epoxy spackle because no strength spackle know have heen tempted because easy work hut aint no free lunches 24 Now stand back congratulate yourself first-rate job paint airplane concerned getting scratches canopy sanding fuselage can removed progressively finer grits sandpaper up 2000-grit spray clear topcoat airplane tiny scratches will just go away canopy will look like molded fuselage Good Luck ld-Timer/Baker Continued paqe 76 nature gives us no free lunch what give up get turns torque per turn varies directly cross section long small cross-section motor gives long slow run rather subdued burst what desired indoor flying outdoor scale models Such motor might also best certain Old-Timer sport duration models will come back short 16-strand motor gives rapid climb may hard control trim because rapid changes power level model could near-vertical climb throttle chopped amount down side thrust required may excessive efficient use remaining power power can controllednote available energy goes climbthere isnt much cruise dont want sort power curve typical scale model typical scalelike Old-Timer sport model smallish stab center gravity 30% chord model designed taskthat has large lifting stabilizer permits center-of-gravity 60% further aft will able use motor power curve similar 16-strand example good results actual modern Wakefield practice March 1993 179
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I F REE FLIGHT FAIAM FINALS time hottest competition news results 1993 US FAT Team Finals held Lost Hills California early October Richardson participant sent following capsule report immediately after competition ended Marty reports change weather super Temperatures ranged 900 000F relative humidity around 20% winds light FlA A2 Nordic Towline Glider drew 22 contestants five maxed out DURATION 1 made five-minute-max flyoff flight final three Tom Coussens Matthew Gewain Randy Weiler FlB Wakefield Rubber drew 41 fliers 11 maxing out 14th round eight dropped out leaving threesome Fred Pearce Chris Matsuno George Xenakis 2580 seconds FiC Power drew 33 participants As FlB 11 maxed out nine-minute round decided three-man team Roger Simpson Doug Galbreath Ed Keck nine people will represent US World Champs Marty also stated appears excellent chance Team Selection Finals may relocated Palm Bay Florida 1994 thank Marty prompt report Approximately week after submitting report Marty broke writing arm chase bike spill Sierra Cup Meet Ouch So much Hand Launch Glider event awhile Marty. Greene Hornet last column promised three-view Jack Greenes 1955 1/2A hi-thrust design Greene Hornet following through have also fulfilled long-standing promise Jack get design print consider other popular designs times model its 284 sq wing area could regarded large its day comparison traditional spiral climbs conven tional pylon designs vertical climb pattern gave Jacks design much altitude competitions As mentioned column January Greene Hornet Jacks original design effort experimenting hi-thrust concepts initial efforts 15-powered FAI creations However significant famous Russ Hansen T-Bird Sal Taibi Starduster Carl Goldberg Viking direct descendants Jacks initial work has never brought mind before think Greene Hornet first model ever saw uses profile fuselage concept well remember seeing Jack flying model summer 55 seen fuselage design go conventional built-up framework balsa box types early postwar years since just fresh out Uncle Sams Canoe Club after two-year hitch active duty vividly remember thinking fuselages now just mere shadow former selves 74 Model Aviation onefes Chicago Aeronuts about release third-place Moffett entry 92 USOC J Bennett photo Bob Bienenstein Detroit Balsa Bugs poses Moffett Trophy won USOC J Bennett photo Floyd Miller says NosGas-eligible Justice Mousetraps name Kit plans available AA Lidberg Playboy Sr rubberbanded clamshell cowling doors Trenton Terror Lanzo Record Breaker IGREENE HORNET WING 120 -1~m STAB 120r h 25/Ti\tT 5I L9Vo Circa 955 hsm % 025 K0 125 pylon three-ply sandwich 3/is sheet balsa core has vertical grain grain /s-in sheet balsa sides runs parallel side view 300 angle front rear pylon profile boom portion also has 3/~ sheet core x /2-in basswood strips form outer skin running front rear 3As sheet cap runs along bottom wing platform cut firm /s-in sheet has Vs-in-sq dihedral rails cemented top side runs length chord engine pod halves carved balsa blocks cemented place sides pylon engine block half incorporates provision mounting engine timer Jack uses i/is plywood firewall 1 -indiameter facilitate Holland Hornet tank mount two /i s-sheet balsa discs securely cemented between rear firewall front pylon whole front end pod gets wrapped gauze coated amply cement Strips 1/ x 1/2-in TB trailing edge stock also cemented both sides pylon reinforce wing mount As-sheet vertical fin half-wheel skid fuselage ready finish sanding Wing stab construction conven tional except diagonal rib placements wing LB leading edge 5/~ x 1/2-in laid flat TB 3As X 3/4 both spars made 1/ x -in strip stock pinned place building board 1/16 sheet ribs cemented locations accordingly tip soft -in sheet center section planked As sheet Stab lumber requirements include -in-sq LB /s x 5/s-in TB spars being 1/is x also As sheet stab tips fashioned soft 3/s-in sheet days infamous VTO launch diameter dowel cemented rear extremities stab bottom vertical fin Jack never-before-published Greene Hornet has now preserved print posterity shall immortal hallowed halls free flight loreand have Dirty Harry thank Tee hee Should anyone want full-size plans additional information construction origins Greene Hornetor early days hi-thrust itself can touch base Jack 32717 Cable Drive Dowagiac MI 49047 Good show Jackie Texas Timers Jim Summersett March 1993 75 Jack Greene still knocking out oddlooking model designs about tandem-winged hand-held catapult glider Continued page 166 Joe Peters Bryan Ohio won Category 3 92 Canadian Nationals original Magna design J Moseley photo Jim Summersett has added new units Harry Murphy passes heiptul tips Texas Timer line including /2A about maintaining improving conventional pinch-off type venerable Honda 90110 chase bike C-130 HERKY-BIRD 130118 Wingspan515 87 Wing area272sq752sq Wing load335 33 oz natruction manual included PLANS 3 sh $48 $68 115 scale nacelles available twin 25s PLANS 3 sh $62 Rolled & postpaid /USA PALMER PLANS DEPT C 210-1/2 EL CAMINO DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS CA 90212 310 27A245A plans include model specs weight schedule scale source information A-26B Scale Wingspan Wing area Wing loading INVADER 112 70 5405 eq 229 twin 25s ruction Manual Included PLANS 4 sh $58 Fiberglass cowls avaIlable FF DurationlMurphy Continued paqe 75 advises has added /2A-size timer squeeze-off type product line high quality Texas Timers original ABC Texas Timer well new designed work remote fuel cutoff valve can easily rigged quick DT and/or autosurface functions timers run about 30 seconds quite suitable Nostalgia Gas Old-Timer utility well modern power competitions Prices $2750 either ABC /2A Timers associated cutoff $450 squeeze-off $1895 Add $2 packing postage Jims address Route 4 Box 3 65K Canyon Lake TX 78133 Order yours todaythere better As footnote have buying up mechanical toys various department stores toy outlets years nowthen rushing home smack hammer get mechanisms inside probably have about large boneyard plastic toy parts anybody fruit jars Tomy Mad Bull various 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postage handling like plans rolled up mailing tube cost goes up $1165 postpaid Frank says Dick has large selection old Air Trails Hobby Helper plans well other offerings catalog listing just another $275 Get em good hot Yours truly finally got around tracing Continued page 168 166 Model Aviation * B25J112 scaleI Wingspan 6758 Wing area 6866 sq Wing load 2033 oz AMA NATS moves Lawrenceville Illinois 1993 Nationals wont Lubbock Texas previously announced couldnt get FAAS OK plans moving back Lawrenceville 1993 dates July 1725 Mid American Air Center has become premier contest sites US years competition nonstop day Get guys fly meet builders flyers youve reading about become part fun modeling schedule events entry form send in the coupon page 77 mail Name AMA Number Address to. 1993 AMA Nationals 5151 E Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 N 9 7 0 K -/----- ferent II y- Got admit Don Florida flying sugestions FF DurationlMurphy Continued page 166 off Lew Mahieu s 575 Zeek original print 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types selecting satisfactory device use models simple task devices vary cost size weight function effectiveness utility whatnot cost ranges less ten spot $700 size weight considerable consequence smaller model obviously elusive downwind chase situations Just important effectiveness device functions vary simple buzzer tones full-fledged electronic radio transmitters After combating downwind cornfields Lawrenceville Illinois Muncie Indiana past summer week-long SAM Champs USOC respectively have suddenly made model finders priority investigation winter will certain use coming outdoor flying season fully intend spend less time surveying terrain clumping around corn soybean fields Midwest farmers will surely appreciate gesture well Continued page 174 March 1993 171 SIG MANUFACTURING CO now Imports complete line world record holding ROSSI aircraft marine helicopter race car engines includes full line parts accessories plus full time ROSSI REPAIR CENTER US SIG-imported ROSSI engines come full 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inquiries found situation typical selenium configurations probable reason selenium no longer used today Anyway Hank replaced selenium rectifier silicon bridge rectifier leakage went almost zero Should have similar problems may wish consider possibility cause since key off rectifier still circuit Although 90 over 12 years old boasts little over 2000 miles odometer must admit battery attrition has running rather high point Since battery does run down rather quickly bike sits idle long time remove battery after flying season bring indoors winter giving midwinter recharge keeping eye fluid level same time seems give couple extra seasons tiny 6V power source seems never stock dealer shelves must special ordered Since am electronics wizard will probably embarrass myself asking could accomplish somewhat remedy putting another on-off switch Continued page 179 176 Model Aviation HER CUT $13950 S&H THERMAL GENERATOR Power Supply $9450 S&H U 1-.Custom Balsa Die Cutting2 Balsa Sheets745/16 X 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Honda folks electronic design feature automatically kicks booster coil triples charging rate headlamps turned Also generator designed match normal battery drain bike use way no regulator required system Well anyway Roy Rogers always said Happy trails thanks Hank info See ya downwind ylon/Hager Continued page 162 go good fiberglass supply house buy some resin dye will match color cockpit interior black case will prevent visible white line inside canopy white microballoon-and-epoxy mixture attached canopy Make sure work fillet lines pleasing Once get close dip finger water run along fillet will smooth out epoxy try make perfect well sandpaper 23 Once fillet dry sand contour pleasing Fill depressed areas DAP Vinyl Spackle hardware store easier work apply epoxy sands much easier replace slow-cure epoxy spackle because no strength spackle know have heen tempted because easy work hut aint no free lunches 24 Now stand back congratulate yourself first-rate job paint airplane concerned getting scratches canopy sanding fuselage can removed progressively finer grits sandpaper up 2000-grit spray clear topcoat airplane tiny scratches will just go away canopy will look like molded fuselage Good Luck ld-Timer/Baker Continued paqe 76 nature gives us no free lunch what give up get turns torque per turn varies directly cross section long small cross-section motor gives long slow run rather subdued burst what desired indoor flying outdoor scale models Such motor might also best certain Old-Timer sport duration models will come back short 16-strand motor gives rapid climb may hard control trim because rapid changes power level model could near-vertical climb throttle chopped amount down side thrust required may excessive efficient use remaining power power can controllednote available energy goes climbthere isnt much cruise dont want sort power curve typical scale model typical scalelike Old-Timer sport model smallish stab center gravity 30% chord model designed taskthat has large lifting stabilizer permits center-of-gravity 60% further aft will able use motor power curve similar 16-strand example good results actual modern Wakefield practice March 1993 179
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I F REE FLIGHT FAIAM FINALS time hottest competition news results 1993 US FAT Team Finals held Lost Hills California early October Richardson participant sent following capsule report immediately after competition ended Marty reports change weather super Temperatures ranged 900 000F relative humidity around 20% winds light FlA A2 Nordic Towline Glider drew 22 contestants five maxed out DURATION 1 made five-minute-max flyoff flight final three Tom Coussens Matthew Gewain Randy Weiler FlB Wakefield Rubber drew 41 fliers 11 maxing out 14th round eight dropped out leaving threesome Fred Pearce Chris Matsuno George Xenakis 2580 seconds FiC Power drew 33 participants As FlB 11 maxed out nine-minute round decided three-man team Roger Simpson Doug Galbreath Ed Keck nine people will represent US World Champs Marty also stated appears excellent chance Team Selection Finals may relocated Palm Bay Florida 1994 thank Marty prompt report Approximately week after submitting report Marty broke writing arm chase bike spill Sierra Cup Meet Ouch So much Hand Launch Glider event awhile Marty. Greene Hornet last column promised three-view Jack Greenes 1955 1/2A hi-thrust design Greene Hornet following through have also fulfilled long-standing promise Jack get design print consider other popular designs times model its 284 sq wing area could regarded large its day comparison traditional spiral climbs conven tional pylon designs vertical climb pattern gave Jacks design much altitude competitions As mentioned column January Greene Hornet Jacks original design effort experimenting hi-thrust concepts initial efforts 15-powered FAI creations However significant famous Russ Hansen T-Bird Sal Taibi Starduster Carl Goldberg Viking direct descendants Jacks initial work has never brought mind before think Greene Hornet first model ever saw uses profile fuselage concept well remember seeing Jack flying model summer 55 seen fuselage design go conventional built-up framework balsa box types early postwar years since just fresh out Uncle Sams Canoe Club after two-year hitch active duty vividly remember thinking fuselages now just mere shadow former selves 74 Model Aviation onefes Chicago Aeronuts about release third-place Moffett entry 92 USOC J Bennett photo Bob Bienenstein Detroit Balsa Bugs poses Moffett Trophy won USOC J Bennett photo Floyd Miller says NosGas-eligible Justice Mousetraps name Kit plans available AA Lidberg Playboy Sr rubberbanded clamshell cowling doors Trenton Terror Lanzo Record Breaker IGREENE HORNET WING 120 -1~m STAB 120r h 25/Ti\tT 5I L9Vo Circa 955 hsm % 025 K0 125 pylon three-ply sandwich 3/is sheet balsa core has vertical grain grain /s-in sheet balsa sides runs parallel side view 300 angle front rear pylon profile boom portion also has 3/~ sheet core x /2-in basswood strips form outer skin running front rear 3As sheet cap runs along bottom wing platform cut firm /s-in sheet has Vs-in-sq dihedral rails cemented top side runs length chord engine pod halves carved balsa blocks cemented place sides pylon engine block half incorporates provision mounting engine timer Jack uses i/is plywood firewall 1 -indiameter facilitate Holland Hornet tank mount two /i s-sheet balsa discs securely cemented between rear firewall front pylon whole front end pod gets wrapped gauze coated amply cement Strips 1/ x 1/2-in TB trailing edge stock also cemented both sides pylon reinforce wing mount As-sheet vertical fin half-wheel skid fuselage ready finish sanding Wing stab construction conven tional except diagonal rib placements wing LB leading edge 5/~ x 1/2-in laid flat TB 3As X 3/4 both spars made 1/ x -in strip stock pinned place building board 1/16 sheet ribs cemented locations accordingly tip soft -in sheet center section planked As sheet Stab lumber requirements include -in-sq LB /s x 5/s-in TB spars being 1/is x also As sheet stab tips fashioned soft 3/s-in sheet days infamous VTO launch diameter dowel cemented rear extremities stab bottom vertical fin Jack never-before-published Greene Hornet has now preserved print posterity shall immortal hallowed halls free flight loreand have Dirty Harry thank Tee hee Should anyone want full-size plans additional information construction origins Greene Hornetor early days hi-thrust itself can touch base Jack 32717 Cable Drive Dowagiac MI 49047 Good show Jackie Texas Timers Jim Summersett March 1993 75 Jack Greene still knocking out oddlooking model designs about tandem-winged hand-held catapult glider Continued page 166 Joe Peters Bryan Ohio won Category 3 92 Canadian Nationals original Magna design J Moseley photo Jim Summersett has added new units Harry Murphy passes heiptul tips Texas Timer line including /2A about maintaining improving conventional pinch-off type venerable Honda 90110 chase bike C-130 HERKY-BIRD 130118 Wingspan515 87 Wing area272sq752sq Wing load335 33 oz natruction manual included PLANS 3 sh $48 $68 115 scale nacelles available twin 25s PLANS 3 sh $62 Rolled & postpaid /USA PALMER PLANS DEPT C 210-1/2 EL CAMINO DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS CA 90212 310 27A245A plans include model specs weight schedule scale source information A-26B Scale Wingspan Wing area Wing loading INVADER 112 70 5405 eq 229 twin 25s ruction Manual Included PLANS 4 sh $58 Fiberglass cowls avaIlable FF DurationlMurphy Continued paqe 75 advises has added /2A-size timer squeeze-off type product line high quality Texas Timers original ABC Texas Timer well new designed work remote fuel cutoff valve can easily rigged quick DT and/or autosurface functions timers run about 30 seconds quite suitable Nostalgia Gas Old-Timer utility well modern power competitions Prices $2750 either ABC /2A Timers associated cutoff $450 squeeze-off $1895 Add $2 packing postage Jims address Route 4 Box 3 65K Canyon Lake TX 78133 Order yours todaythere better As footnote have buying up mechanical toys various department stores toy outlets years nowthen rushing home smack hammer get mechanisms inside probably have about large boneyard plastic toy parts anybody fruit jars Tomy Mad Bull various 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postage handling like plans rolled up mailing tube cost goes up $1165 postpaid Frank says Dick has large selection old Air Trails Hobby Helper plans well other offerings catalog listing just another $275 Get em good hot Yours truly finally got around tracing Continued page 168 166 Model Aviation * B25J112 scaleI Wingspan 6758 Wing area 6866 sq Wing load 2033 oz AMA NATS moves Lawrenceville Illinois 1993 Nationals wont Lubbock Texas previously announced couldnt get FAAS OK plans moving back Lawrenceville 1993 dates July 1725 Mid American Air Center has become premier contest sites US years competition nonstop day Get guys fly meet builders flyers youve reading about become part fun modeling schedule events entry form send in the coupon page 77 mail Name AMA Number Address to. 1993 AMA Nationals 5151 E Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 N 9 7 0 K -/----- ferent II y- Got admit Don Florida flying sugestions FF DurationlMurphy Continued page 166 off Lew Mahieu s 575 Zeek original print 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types selecting satisfactory device use models simple task devices vary cost size weight function effectiveness utility whatnot cost ranges less ten spot $700 size weight considerable consequence smaller model obviously elusive downwind chase situations Just important effectiveness device functions vary simple buzzer tones full-fledged electronic radio transmitters After combating downwind cornfields Lawrenceville Illinois Muncie Indiana past summer week-long SAM Champs USOC respectively have suddenly made model finders priority investigation winter will certain use coming outdoor flying season fully intend spend less time surveying terrain clumping around corn soybean fields Midwest farmers will surely appreciate gesture well Continued page 174 March 1993 171 SIG MANUFACTURING CO now Imports complete line world record holding ROSSI aircraft marine helicopter race car engines includes full line parts accessories plus full time ROSSI REPAIR CENTER US SIG-imported ROSSI engines come full 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inquiries found situation typical selenium configurations probable reason selenium no longer used today Anyway Hank replaced selenium rectifier silicon bridge rectifier leakage went almost zero Should have similar problems may wish consider possibility cause since key off rectifier still circuit Although 90 over 12 years old boasts little over 2000 miles odometer must admit battery attrition has running rather high point Since battery does run down rather quickly bike sits idle long time remove battery after flying season bring indoors winter giving midwinter recharge keeping eye fluid level same time seems give couple extra seasons tiny 6V power source seems never stock dealer shelves must special ordered Since am electronics wizard will probably embarrass myself asking could accomplish somewhat remedy putting another on-off switch Continued page 179 176 Model Aviation HER CUT $13950 S&H THERMAL GENERATOR Power Supply $9450 S&H U 1-.Custom Balsa Die Cutting2 Balsa Sheets745/16 X 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Honda folks electronic design feature automatically kicks booster coil triples charging rate headlamps turned Also generator designed match normal battery drain bike use way no regulator required system Well anyway Roy Rogers always said Happy trails thanks Hank info See ya downwind ylon/Hager Continued page 162 go good fiberglass supply house buy some resin dye will match color cockpit interior black case will prevent visible white line inside canopy white microballoon-and-epoxy mixture attached canopy Make sure work fillet lines pleasing Once get close dip finger water run along fillet will smooth out epoxy try make perfect well sandpaper 23 Once fillet dry sand contour pleasing Fill depressed areas DAP Vinyl Spackle hardware store easier work apply epoxy sands much easier replace slow-cure epoxy spackle because no strength spackle know have heen tempted because easy work hut aint no free lunches 24 Now stand back congratulate yourself first-rate job paint airplane concerned getting scratches canopy sanding fuselage can removed progressively finer grits sandpaper up 2000-grit spray clear topcoat airplane tiny scratches will just go away canopy will look like molded fuselage Good Luck ld-Timer/Baker Continued paqe 76 nature gives us no free lunch what give up get turns torque per turn varies directly cross section long small cross-section motor gives long slow run rather subdued burst what desired indoor flying outdoor scale models Such motor might also best certain Old-Timer sport duration models will come back short 16-strand motor gives rapid climb may hard control trim because rapid changes power level model could near-vertical climb throttle chopped amount down side thrust required may excessive efficient use remaining power power can controllednote available energy goes climbthere isnt much cruise dont want sort power curve typical scale model typical scalelike Old-Timer sport model smallish stab center gravity 30% chord model designed taskthat has large lifting stabilizer permits center-of-gravity 60% further aft will able use motor power curve similar 16-strand example good results actual modern Wakefield practice March 1993 179
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I F REE FLIGHT FAIAM FINALS time hottest competition news results 1993 US FAT Team Finals held Lost Hills California early October Richardson participant sent following capsule report immediately after competition ended Marty reports change weather super Temperatures ranged 900 000F relative humidity around 20% winds light FlA A2 Nordic Towline Glider drew 22 contestants five maxed out DURATION 1 made five-minute-max flyoff flight final three Tom Coussens Matthew Gewain Randy Weiler FlB Wakefield Rubber drew 41 fliers 11 maxing out 14th round eight dropped out leaving threesome Fred Pearce Chris Matsuno George Xenakis 2580 seconds FiC Power drew 33 participants As FlB 11 maxed out nine-minute round decided three-man team Roger Simpson Doug Galbreath Ed Keck nine people will represent US World Champs Marty also stated appears excellent chance Team Selection Finals may relocated Palm Bay Florida 1994 thank Marty prompt report Approximately week after submitting report Marty broke writing arm chase bike spill Sierra Cup Meet Ouch So much Hand Launch Glider event awhile Marty. Greene Hornet last column promised three-view Jack Greenes 1955 1/2A hi-thrust design Greene Hornet following through have also fulfilled long-standing promise Jack get design print consider other popular designs times model its 284 sq wing area could regarded large its day comparison traditional spiral climbs conven tional pylon designs vertical climb pattern gave Jacks design much altitude competitions As mentioned column January Greene Hornet Jacks original design effort experimenting hi-thrust concepts initial efforts 15-powered FAI creations However significant famous Russ Hansen T-Bird Sal Taibi Starduster Carl Goldberg Viking direct descendants Jacks initial work has never brought mind before think Greene Hornet first model ever saw uses profile fuselage concept well remember seeing Jack flying model summer 55 seen fuselage design go conventional built-up framework balsa box types early postwar years since just fresh out Uncle Sams Canoe Club after two-year hitch active duty vividly remember thinking fuselages now just mere shadow former selves 74 Model Aviation onefes Chicago Aeronuts about release third-place Moffett entry 92 USOC J Bennett photo Bob Bienenstein Detroit Balsa Bugs poses Moffett Trophy won USOC J Bennett photo Floyd Miller says NosGas-eligible Justice Mousetraps name Kit plans available AA Lidberg Playboy Sr rubberbanded clamshell cowling doors Trenton Terror Lanzo Record Breaker IGREENE HORNET WING 120 -1~m STAB 120r h 25/Ti\tT 5I L9Vo Circa 955 hsm % 025 K0 125 pylon three-ply sandwich 3/is sheet balsa core has vertical grain grain /s-in sheet balsa sides runs parallel side view 300 angle front rear pylon profile boom portion also has 3/~ sheet core x /2-in basswood strips form outer skin running front rear 3As sheet cap runs along bottom wing platform cut firm /s-in sheet has Vs-in-sq dihedral rails cemented top side runs length chord engine pod halves carved balsa blocks cemented place sides pylon engine block half incorporates provision mounting engine timer Jack uses i/is plywood firewall 1 -indiameter facilitate Holland Hornet tank mount two /i s-sheet balsa discs securely cemented between rear firewall front pylon whole front end pod gets wrapped gauze coated amply cement Strips 1/ x 1/2-in TB trailing edge stock also cemented both sides pylon reinforce wing mount As-sheet vertical fin half-wheel skid fuselage ready finish sanding Wing stab construction conven tional except diagonal rib placements wing LB leading edge 5/~ x 1/2-in laid flat TB 3As X 3/4 both spars made 1/ x -in strip stock pinned place building board 1/16 sheet ribs cemented locations accordingly tip soft -in sheet center section planked As sheet Stab lumber requirements include -in-sq LB /s x 5/s-in TB spars being 1/is x also As sheet stab tips fashioned soft 3/s-in sheet days infamous VTO launch diameter dowel cemented rear extremities stab bottom vertical fin Jack never-before-published Greene Hornet has now preserved print posterity shall immortal hallowed halls free flight loreand have Dirty Harry thank Tee hee Should anyone want full-size plans additional information construction origins Greene Hornetor early days hi-thrust itself can touch base Jack 32717 Cable Drive Dowagiac MI 49047 Good show Jackie Texas Timers Jim Summersett March 1993 75 Jack Greene still knocking out oddlooking model designs about tandem-winged hand-held catapult glider Continued page 166 Joe Peters Bryan Ohio won Category 3 92 Canadian Nationals original Magna design J Moseley photo Jim Summersett has added new units Harry Murphy passes heiptul tips Texas Timer line including /2A about maintaining improving conventional pinch-off type venerable Honda 90110 chase bike C-130 HERKY-BIRD 130118 Wingspan515 87 Wing area272sq752sq Wing load335 33 oz natruction manual included PLANS 3 sh $48 $68 115 scale nacelles available twin 25s PLANS 3 sh $62 Rolled & postpaid /USA PALMER PLANS DEPT C 210-1/2 EL CAMINO DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS CA 90212 310 27A245A plans include model specs weight schedule scale source information A-26B Scale Wingspan Wing area Wing loading INVADER 112 70 5405 eq 229 twin 25s ruction Manual Included PLANS 4 sh $58 Fiberglass cowls avaIlable FF DurationlMurphy Continued paqe 75 advises has added /2A-size timer squeeze-off type product line high quality Texas Timers original ABC Texas Timer well new designed work remote fuel cutoff valve can easily rigged quick DT and/or autosurface functions timers run about 30 seconds quite suitable Nostalgia Gas Old-Timer utility well modern power competitions Prices $2750 either ABC /2A Timers associated cutoff $450 squeeze-off $1895 Add $2 packing postage Jims address Route 4 Box 3 65K Canyon Lake TX 78133 Order yours todaythere better As footnote have buying up mechanical toys various department stores toy outlets years nowthen rushing home smack hammer get mechanisms inside probably have about large boneyard plastic toy parts anybody fruit jars Tomy Mad Bull various other mechanisms sitting about shop However must testify plastic-geared mechanisms find the Teenage Mutant Ninja Wacky Action Rock-N-Roll Michelangelo best far mechanism bit larger other varieties spring therein twice wide spring other specimens force exerted approaching old Tatone pinch-off timers Anyway have using applications have yet have failure Around parts retail price about seven bucks now being phased out have picking up lately $3 $4 dollars apiece hope end toy timers am about run out fruit jars FF plans stuff writing outdoor contest season closed modeling activity being confined workshop part Last years models get repaired drawing boards workbenches get cleared off winter design construction projects Should still scratching head what projects will activate jollies few suggestions Frank Pannenter now making available full-size plans 1956 NFFS NosGas-legal FAItal Charmer However plans orders go Dick Gleason Enterprises 1106- 10th Drive SE Austin MN 55912 $750 cost includes postage handling like plans rolled up mailing tube cost goes up $1165 postpaid Frank says Dick has large selection old Air Trails Hobby Helper plans well other offerings catalog listing just another $275 Get em good hot Yours truly finally got around tracing Continued page 168 166 Model Aviation * B25J112 scaleI Wingspan 6758 Wing area 6866 sq Wing load 2033 oz AMA NATS moves Lawrenceville Illinois 1993 Nationals wont Lubbock Texas previously announced couldnt get FAAS OK plans moving back Lawrenceville 1993 dates July 1725 Mid American Air Center has become premier contest sites US years competition nonstop day Get guys fly meet builders flyers youve reading about become part fun modeling schedule events entry form send in the coupon page 77 mail Name AMA Number Address to. 1993 AMA Nationals 5151 E Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 N 9 7 0 K -/----- ferent II y- Got admit Don Florida flying sugestions FF DurationlMurphy Continued page 166 off Lew Mahieu s 575 Zeek original print easier-to-read-copies now available $7 postpaid Previous copies made known available blueprint resulted some rather faded lines print copies Other Zeek plan sizes also available Some scaled allow sizing model popular legal NosGas engines Send SASE listing Speaking scaling super draftsman Al Lidbergs new offering trio miniature 22-in oldies intended small electric C02 rubber-powered use Designs include Playboy Sr pylon model Trenton Terror cabin model Lanzo Record Breaker parasol model semikit offered model $720 postpaid $21 postpaid will get three single box rolled plans printwood Another $150 will bring 16-page catalog Als numerous plan plan kit endeavors Sometimes building small sport model such above affords refreshing break steady diet competition projects Any would certainly fill bill address AA Lidberg Model Plan Service 614 E Fordham Tempe AZ 85283 As result favorable response first volume Bill Hannan has compiled published second volume Stick Tissue series As Bill puts have 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dates resubscribe favorite free flight newsletters Dont fail keep subscriptions alive updated Newsletters lifeline hobby up us support can Most reasonably priced service provide keep alive adage communication name game So support area gunfighters four-day United States Outdoor Champs USOC bash held Labor Day weekend 92 well received 300 contestants attended event AMA Muncie site NFFS cannot escape command performance same weekend 93 Therefore now nailed calendar Jim Kutkuhn overall Contest Manager sure get motel reservations early annual softball tournament Muncie vies pillows sheets well Contest packets should available sometime March April time frame See Model finders As have stated before subject fuel shut-off timers never exhausted since new versions mechanism sources often come forefront similar thing now occurring entirely new type item interest seems gathering momentum obvious reasonsthat type item being numerous devices collectively label model finders Since several different types selecting satisfactory device use models simple task devices vary cost size weight function effectiveness utility whatnot cost ranges less ten spot $700 size weight considerable consequence smaller model obviously elusive downwind chase situations Just important effectiveness device functions vary simple buzzer tones full-fledged electronic radio transmitters After combating downwind cornfields Lawrenceville Illinois Muncie Indiana past summer week-long SAM Champs USOC respectively have suddenly made model finders priority investigation winter will certain use coming outdoor flying season fully intend spend less time surveying terrain clumping around corn soybean fields Midwest farmers will surely appreciate gesture well Continued page 174 March 1993 171 SIG MANUFACTURING CO now Imports complete line world record holding ROSSI aircraft marine helicopter race car engines includes full line parts accessories plus full time ROSSI REPAIR CENTER US SIG-imported ROSSI engines come full 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fighters tote contests trailers front rear bumper racks inside vans etc though newest now least 10 years old 90s 1 lOs remain prestige chase vehicles personal 90 1979 has pretty good care average mileage about 100 miles per year However earlier bikes beginning show some wear tear well finding themselves spending occasional vacation bike repair shop some kind tune up other mechanical electric problem Hank Nystrom recently volunteered some information may interest have scratched-and-dented variety Hondas After recently acquiring 90 mid-70s vintage decided attempt return some its original luster removing plastic parts stripped paint down bare plastic primed some automobile flexible bumper paint applied eight coats epoxy paint Now looks great fuel proof models sure drip raw fuel new paint next season importantly noticing battery would go dead couple weeks bike left its kickstand Hank discovered 60s technology selenium rectifier output AC generator leaking current out battery After making inquiries found situation typical selenium configurations probable reason selenium no longer used today Anyway Hank replaced selenium rectifier silicon bridge rectifier leakage went almost zero Should have similar problems may wish consider possibility cause since key off rectifier still circuit Although 90 over 12 years old boasts little over 2000 miles odometer must admit battery attrition has running rather high point Since battery does run down rather quickly bike sits idle long time remove battery after flying season bring indoors winter giving midwinter recharge keeping eye fluid level same time seems give couple extra seasons tiny 6V power source seems never stock dealer shelves must special ordered Since am electronics wizard will probably embarrass myself asking could accomplish somewhat remedy putting another on-off switch Continued page 179 176 Model Aviation HER CUT $13950 S&H THERMAL GENERATOR Power Supply $9450 S&H U 1-.Custom Balsa Die Cutting2 Balsa Sheets745/16 X 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Honda folks electronic design feature automatically kicks booster coil triples charging rate headlamps turned Also generator designed match normal battery drain bike use way no regulator required system Well anyway Roy Rogers always said Happy trails thanks Hank info See ya downwind ylon/Hager Continued page 162 go good fiberglass supply house buy some resin dye will match color cockpit interior black case will prevent visible white line inside canopy white microballoon-and-epoxy mixture attached canopy Make sure work fillet lines pleasing Once get close dip finger water run along fillet will smooth out epoxy try make perfect well sandpaper 23 Once fillet dry sand contour pleasing Fill depressed areas DAP Vinyl Spackle hardware store easier work apply epoxy sands much easier replace slow-cure epoxy spackle because no strength spackle know have heen tempted because easy work hut aint no free lunches 24 Now stand back congratulate yourself first-rate job paint airplane concerned getting scratches canopy sanding fuselage can removed progressively finer grits sandpaper up 2000-grit spray clear topcoat airplane tiny scratches will just go away canopy will look like molded fuselage Good Luck ld-Timer/Baker Continued paqe 76 nature gives us no free lunch what give up get turns torque per turn varies directly cross section long small cross-section motor gives long slow run rather subdued burst what desired indoor flying outdoor scale models Such motor might also best certain Old-Timer sport duration models will come back short 16-strand motor gives rapid climb may hard control trim because rapid changes power level model could near-vertical climb throttle chopped amount down side thrust required may excessive efficient use remaining power power can controllednote available energy goes climbthere isnt much cruise dont want sort power curve typical scale model typical scalelike Old-Timer sport model smallish stab center gravity 30% chord model designed taskthat has large 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