FREE FLIGHT DURATION INJUNS ARE COMING THE INJUNS ARE COMING Well /2A Injuns After quiet 30 years dominance Cox 1/2A engines market has suddenly exploded number offerings claim raised power levels over ageless Cox mainstays first serious challenger CS 049 China followed redanodized Shurikens BV Engines Indianapolis BV reorganized year ago now produces second-generation amber-anodized product under VE Enterprises label recenfly least couple Rus sian-made engines seeking export markets Aero sporttype engine prototypes originally distributed CS Another higherperformance power plant some interest ing innovative attributes VA 049 An information packet Dan Rutherford tells us VA engine product Val entine Aljeshin current member Russian FM Team Race F2C team pictured VA 049s quite light 34 grams 12 ounces complete glow head Since Cox TO 049 seems basis comparisons weighed received readout 45 grams close 16 ounces s interesting innovative points horizontally split crankcase held together two machine screws rear has threaded collet front end piston conrod attachment comes under heading didnt someone think before wrist pin retains small pistonlike externally threaded insert top end connecting rod assembly threaded bottom piston allows piston shimmed higher lower cylinder vary compression exhaust bypass timing Neato Shims instructions accompany engine tiny machine also incorporates newprocess AAN cylinder matching piston made high-silicon-content aluminum quoted selling price very reasonable $45 plus $5 shipping engine collectors will have fun fact will probably want least two assembled another torn downto show off its unique construction Cox lovers quietly crying beer just because new racing-type engines being thrust upon Toledo trade show Ron Sharpton showed Cox TO 049 claimed turned 27000 rpm Tornado 5 x 3 Magnum prop exterior engine standard interior different animal double ball-bearings much material ground away front bearing originally Futaba servo bearing rear bearing came Cox Conquest ground produce proper fits crankshaft case crankshaft retimed centerline hole enlarged other grinding revisions being made cylinder case also whopping 5A2-inchdiameter hole venturi GloBee 5RX plug used Pressurized fuel feed obviously must Ron gave credit engine revisions Bo Clinton Oak Hill Florida Great job Bo Jean Pallet provides preliminary information new Baldwin Mark II 049 061 may remember Fred Baldwin designer original red-anodized Shuriken engines accompanying photos reveal similarities Shurikens should understandable right Yep also red anodized have designer B emblem bypass original Shuriken sported BV current gold-anodized Shurilen carries VE machined onto bypass exterior However claims major differences Baldwin internal 102 Model Aviation views new Russian VA 049 rear-exhaust 1kA engine Weighs less ageless Cox TD 049 VA 049 features horizontally split crankcase adjustable-height piston Dan Rutherford photos Clockwise upper right CS 049 current VE Shuriken original DV Shuriken 049 TD 049 Column has details Bo Clintons highly modified TD 049 turns 27K Tornado 5-3 50% nitro Wow Baldwin Mk II 049 061 rear- side-exhaust engines have appearance original Shuriken differ internally prop also column topic J Pallet photo including incorporation ceramiccoated aluminum cylinder liner would think lighter-weight engine would resultand does Baldwin weighs 55 grams 194 ounces compared standard Shuriken 63 grams 22 ounces Availability price available writing Rumors Dale Kim again dab bling double-ball-bearing Cox derivative apparently serious about has Hoosier machine shop turning out new aluminum bar-stock crankcases house bearings Anyway its healthy feeling hear see new activity 1/2A engine field As know now AMA rules change proposal add 12A highperformance-engine class prevent millions Cox TD 049s becoming obsolete soundly defeated initial ballot AMA Free Flight Contest Board originally submitted proposal test waters speak mailbag rapidly filling concern traditional entry level event Cox-powered would destroyed megabuck invasion new racing-type engines Understand ably expert/progressive community did come up air until proposal saw official print status began getting equal amounts prose faction Since proposal has now soundly defeated suggest further pro-classdivision writings redirected neighborhood Contest Board member leaving out controversy altogether See works method madnessha Anyhow seems lostthere renewed efforts upgrade basic Cox TD others such mentioned above So suggest aforementioned indivi duals contacted directly information availability price performance data etc item have related just about total knowledge Listed no particular order CS Aero engines CS Engines 444 Guang Zhong Rd Shanghai China Shuriken engines Van Arsdall Enterprises Inc 1205 Country Club Rd Indianapolis IN 46234 VA engines Dan Rutherford 4705 237th Place SE Bothell WA 98021 Clinton/Cox Bo Clinton 251 Bissitt Bay Rd Oak Hill FL 32759 Baldwin Mk II Baldwin Competition Engines 1217 Country Club Rd Indianapolis IN 46234 New high-performance 1/2A props Note carbon-fiber prop shown photo Baldwin /2A engines result ongoing project Jean Pailet prop shown outgrowth static thrust tests Ive running various 1/2A-FlJ props number years described 1991 NFFS Symposium As may recall static thrust results showed old-reliable Cox 6 x 3 gray plastic producing highest static thrust readily available commercial props Later tests recentiy availa ble APCs Poti/Keck props still show September 1993 103 U Bryan Murphy six-year-old Indiana Jones returns columnists 75% Provincial 53 Zaic Yearbook backyard test glide TD 010 power Estes Transroc II Rocket Finder adaptable model finder well gun provides directional aid amplifies steady beep onboard unit Tell em Duration pointed direction months wish-books OT Model Supply MRL catalog Russian Fl B mechanisms model pans SHOW OFF THAT NEW PLANE Once youve used sturdy hardwood FLIGHT STAND youll never go flying again FITS ALL SIZES OF PLANES including Quarter Scale models padded cradles open 9 TWO TRAYS lower holds favorite flight box upper keeps starter transmitter etc within easy reach STABLE enough hold plane securely THE BEST PART folds compact 4x24x36 transport storage Use home flying field Shipped fuily assembled ready favorite finish Call prices info larger custom built sizes Cox 6 x 3 develops greatest static thrust single-blade Rocca props Italy recorded 16% greater static thrust Cox props very expensive carry significant weight penalty 19 grams vs six grams Cox due heavy counterweight required balance single blade So help good counsel Ron McBumett set out try develop two-bladed lightweight prop would outpull Cox hopefully equal better Mario Roccas great single-blader initial result shown accompanying photo carbon-fiber prop weighing five grams producing 13% static thrust Cox 6 x 3 just half-ounce less Rocca single-bladed prop photo shows carbon-fiber version also available fiberglass model yielded same performance results static thrust rig Prices new props $7 carbon-fiber version $6 fiberglass model available Acme Aero Composites 2265 Greenwood Road Rickreall OR 97371 word caution props shipped come out mold flashing removed requiring final finishing balancing Based static thrust measurements date think results well worth little bit extra effort required finish props 6 inches diameter 2/s inches pitch TD showed 500-rpm increase over Cox 6 x 3 Now know lot fliers think way go engine screaming itty-bitty little toothpick prop can say own cant measure high plane or anyone elses gets Ive never met anyone could accurately make measure ment can have measured static thrust measurements confirm long-standing belief bigger better props planes Thanks Jean sharing test results conclusions us Anyone wish equal time Model findersPafl IV still have few low-cost audio model-finder systems discuss before step up expensive electronic types want thank have sent notices unit descriptions photos actual samples review column con tributions have helpful appre ciated feedback readers has indicated intense interest take pause thank now rattle on. recently received surprise package David Comeau Concord Massachusetts contained two Crickets beeper-type systemsone intended free flight Continued page 112 104 Model Aviation YS 0 BOX 297 GRENADA CA 96038 916436-2563 Bandits 1 OClock PLANE VIDEO GIVES YOU LIBRARY OF VIDEOS ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF RADIO CONTROLLED AIRPLANES WITH EASY TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS NEW BUILDING ARF NEW Almoet Reedy Fly Airplane 2-HOUR VIDEO THAT WILL GIVE YOU ALL THE flPS AND TECHNIQUES TO GET YOU TO THE FLYING FIELD WITH WELL BUILT ARF $1995 shipping $600 foreign orders TECHNIOVES WITH FIBERGLASS 2-HOUR VIDEO ON ALL ASPECTS OF CONSTRUCTING FIBERGLASS FUSELAGES GLASSING IN FORMERS INSTALLING HATCHES AUGNING THE TAIL AND WING FILLING PIN HOLES PRIMING AND PAINTING $1995 shIppIng $600 foreIgn orders BUILDING IT RIGHT 2-2 HOUR VIDEOS SHOWING ALL DETAILS NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT WOOD AIRCRAFT INCLUDING WiNG CONSTRUCTION RADIO INSTALLATION PUSHRODS ALIGNMENT BALANCING AND MUCH MORE $3495 shipping $800 foreign orders Other Oges aveileble $1995 $300 S&H $8 00 foreign Aerobefics & GroLefd Sdrool Suilding Foejo TAPES AVAILABLE IN jJJ ONLY SEND CHECK OR MO TO PLANE VIDEO PO BOX 23128 CLI yE IA 50325 OR CALL 1-800-3834251 24 HR TOLL FREE OR 515-2234897 2IOWA IESIDENTS PlEASE ADD 5% SALES TAX E-Z Bill WWII P-38 P-40 Now F4U Corsair Pedal Planes will have much fun building 3-6 year old will have Flyingit Kit includes full-sized patterns complete Instructions colo list ois also included LX JaIIaua 1U3 ltuu r cs n nes add 6o/o sales tax Speufy plan wanted Flight Line Toys PO Box 3484 Springfield MO 65808 pIU beats em GOTCHA m ARRoW Competition Specialno hardware Four4 Kits- $8995 Deluxe Kit $3495 Send $1 complere catalog Fly Best Fly CoreHouse NYUA SUPER SLOW IlI E $5 per order r,r h pp COREHO WISE uration/Murphy Continued page 104 other RC similar Radio Shack do-it-yourself fabrication discussed Part II distinct difference operating procedure Both Davids systems have identical beeper circuit board layouts onoff slide switch battery power sources tailored FF RC use FF version lighter about 32 grams total uses Radio Shack N-size battery box 12-volt #23-144 electric cigarette lighter battery simple slide switch replaces toggle switch original Radio Shack system black-plastic-hulled beeper unit about /6 deep PA diameter two dia metrically opposed mounting lugs separ ate circuit board measures 5A6 x 1 assembled electronics give unit about depth slip-on 1 x 2 green vinyl circuit board dirt shield completes Cricket initially switched circuit nothing happened thought unit may have damaged during shipment battery deadso else fails should read instructions right Guess what April Fool Murphits supposed David built adjustable 5- 25-minute battery-saver delay feature emits steady initial tone switches intermittent beeper lathe Radio Shack unit swamp problem adjacent flying site prompted Davids interest model finder device suppose delay feature permits battery-saving pause allow time get boat water retrieve outof-bounds models Anyway its first system have looked incorporates programmable delay RC version similar standard nine-volt #23-533 Radio Shack battery shoots scales up 72 grams double weight free flight unit special on-off slide switch can replace normal radio receiver switch using time delay feature can essentially prevent model-locator system ever causing interference models RC receiver model Sounds like another good idea Although David too clear actual pricing Crickets got impression about $20 either FF RC unit can get specific details pricing availability David Comeau 44 Harrington Ave Concord MA 01742 too late photograph units before columns deadline will follow suitable foto next time am sure photo will make above explanation much easier follow final audio system secondgeneration commercial product Estes rocket folks called Transroc II Continued page 114 112 Model Aviation 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-im ported ROSSI engines come full 90 day SIG WARRANTY against work manship manufacturing defects SIG MANUFACTURING CO INC . Montezuma IA 50171 PH 515-623-5154FAX 515-623-3922Toll Free Orders 600-247-5008 D & J ELECTRONICS 00 Lucy Road Howell Michigan 48843 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers Endorsed AMA/RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance ExtraUPS Mail -- CODs z m VISA MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8YSQ IUNI IUN features two 15W iwiiuun systems isa compleat electronic mechanical advance systems will rmnInea n4hnr popular systems give great other return mystep unit RPM controlled advance system TO KOOP cOsts line presant times will be offered less switch harness leature clods baff sty protecilon reg power supply regulated supply provides w batisey draw acadentafly left U power high RPM reduced RFI emission wimpy tzs featwe flu cower win iire twins needi i fiva quality h ange cyImecn aavance system-7oo Twin cylmech advance system --$9600 Single cstep advance system---$8700 Twin cylstep advance system 00 Single cylelectronic adv syetem-$11200 Twin cylelectronic adv system---$1 4100 Switch harness Deans plug$1100 Stiff M-80 Plug 1/4-32$1100 Shipping300 2nd day air z. Cc mm Giants Help PromoteI Non-CompetitiveI Flying Large RIC Air Craft II IEach IMAA membership includes quarterly magazine High FlightI IMEMBERSHIP APPLICATION NEW RENEWAL Date_________19 IYearly Dues $1500 USA $2000 US Canada & Mexico $3000 US Elsewhere Make CHECK MONEY ORDER Payable INTERNATIONAL MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC I Name _________________________________________ Phone ___________________________ 5trt _______________________________________ City ______________________State/Province _______________Zip ________________ I IMAA __________AMA Number ___________MAAC __________Chapter __________ L TO IMAA Secretary DONE VINEYARD e 205S HilIdale Road na KS 67401 P0 Box/Route Box practice Bob Hunt really Tucker Special working well Webra 28 ABC As usual Bob Whitely welltraveled Ken Hi Panther Ted Fancher classic Chief battle weather held some classic flying Ted bested Bob Hunt Bob Whitely close behind competition aspects really emphasis VSC Its opportunities meet great people share experiences else can see 30-year-old-classic flown original designer age undetermined Kaz Minato talking about friends building Quasar 1968 NATS Since Bob English designer Quasar actually attendance introduced everybody addition autograph going get accurate plans just opportunities informal swap opportunities Vintage kits plans Let guarantee you have really missed some fun never attended VSC related subject Tom Dixon directing effort set up Eastern States Vintage Championship year site will Tifton Georgia airport September 18-19 four circles parking ramp Tom guarantees turbulencefree air airport personnel eager have contest should work out well will set up benefit selected charity such Boy Scouts infor mation send #2 SASE Tom Dixon 3390 Woodrun Trail Marietta GA 30062 urationlMurphy Continued page 112 Some 15 years ago Estes drew attention concept using radio transmitters model plane retrieval produced limited supply unitswhich essen tially small citizens band transmittersfor model rocket use number free fighters tried rocket finders free flight models Estes recently offered elementary concept Transroc II Rocket Locator consists small high-pitched buzzer activated miniature slide switch x 27A6 onboard capsule houses both com ponents flight battery 6V Duracell PX28L 16-gram total weight receiver unit unique incorporates oversized handgun-like pickup containing microphone ampli fier earphones connected The DODDGER As June 13 1993 Craig Grunkemeyer has list awards flying DODDGER 1st Place. AMA Nationals 1990 & 1991 National Record holder.. 1990 & 1991 18 1st Place awards 11-2nd Place awards 26- Fast Time awards 1989 & 1991 TURN Q500 Champ 1990 & 1992 CAPS Q500 Champ 5th Place.. 1992 NMPRA National Points Ami th recant continue grow kit includes machine-cut hand-selected wood *Ajl tricks included *Engine 25 45 Satisfy need speedSpan 50 inches$4999 DODDGER Area 500 square inches rDIR6CT 9NN6CTION R/C Capstone Il/C Suppliers Inc 562 W Schrock Rd Westervijie OH 43081 614-899-6313 1-800-593-5250 114 Model Aviation I C flag un MU gun its 1 /2-inch bore pointed toward downed missile microphone picks up audio signal amplifies earphones Certainly interesting concept some hiccups backyard evaluation disclosed gun would pick up amplify transmitter tone also bird calls wind noise street traffic wife calling supper Also noise level emitted miniature flight buzzer consid erably lower other audio systems evaluated However used gun conjunction Radio Shack trans mitter installed Comet Zipper Estes gun/earphone receiver system doubled effective hearing distance gun also seemed offer directional accuracy upshot Estes gun/earphones receiver unit similar units amplify audio signals may prove increase range directional effectiveness of low-cost audio model finder systems Estes Transroc II normally retails $2995 picked up evaluation unit Toys-R-Us $5 less Catalog department wish draw tention three items First 1993 edition Ken Sykoras offerings Oldtimer Model Supply catalog overflowing plans accessories vintage scale endurance models sizes Get copy sending $2 Oldtimer Model Supply PO Box 7334 Van Nuys CA 91409 Second MRLs 1993 list space-age goodies such Kevlar boron Mylar carbon-fiber products specialized adhesives like Send large SASE takes 52 cents stamps Model Research Labs STAND UP! 25108 Marguerite #160 Mission Viejo CA 92692 basic eight-page listing other loose-leaf fillers must publication for the serious competition flier final publication uniqueit contains numerous products produced Russia FAL FlB Wakefield disci pline Most professionally engineered parts listed FV Alexandrovichs FlB model can buy complete deluxe hardware $800 available individual parts listed well USA contact Ron Felix PO Box 74 Solebury PA 18963 catalog two bucks Interested individuals encouraged write has turned Out rather lengthy column better put cork See ya downwind om Cradles Feature Custom molded gray tubing.no ugly fittings Special neoprene foam-impervious fuel oil * Folds easy storage Custom design built last Ready use--no building Easily adlusted La Boy Custom Cradles Lo Boy Standard.1 0 tall 22 long 3 5 wide fuselage.--- $2490 La Boy Large--14 tall 26 long 5to 8widefuselage-.----- $2890 Lo Boy X-Large-16 tall 28 long 8 12 wide fuselage-$3190 Tall Boy Custom Cradles Tall Boy Standard.32 tall 22 long 3to 5 wide fuaelage-.-- $3890 Tall Boy Lsrge-28 tall 26 long 5 8 wide fuselage.$4090 Tall Boy X-Large.26 tall 28 long 8 12 wide fuselage$4290 Accessories Legz--1 8 tall 18 wide hardware included fits boxes-- $2990 Radio Rack--it folds ~mpact protects radio home field$2190 Wing Holders--for Tall Boys adjustable 1 3 thick wing$1690 Ceiling Hanger Standard.for wings up 10 wide 11 drop $1990 Ceiling Hanger Large. wings up 22 wide 12 drop $2590 pricas Include shipping handlIng Send check money order today ahip UPS daily 11 e9W4 ea4e G4ad4 3177 East Fort Lowell Road #1 Tucson Arizona 85716 September 1993 115 La Bo Standard Large X-Large Tall Boyand Toughest Cradles aroundWing Holders Tall boys Call free brochureCall today order 1-800-C RAD LE-0 Dealer inquires welcome2723530
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FREE FLIGHT DURATION INJUNS ARE COMING THE INJUNS ARE COMING Well /2A Injuns After quiet 30 years dominance Cox 1/2A engines market has suddenly exploded number offerings claim raised power levels over ageless Cox mainstays first serious challenger CS 049 China followed redanodized Shurikens BV Engines Indianapolis BV reorganized year ago now produces second-generation amber-anodized product under VE Enterprises label recenfly least couple Rus sian-made engines seeking export markets Aero sporttype engine prototypes originally distributed CS Another higherperformance power plant some interest ing innovative attributes VA 049 An information packet Dan Rutherford tells us VA engine product Val entine Aljeshin current member Russian FM Team Race F2C team pictured VA 049s quite light 34 grams 12 ounces complete glow head Since Cox TO 049 seems basis comparisons weighed received readout 45 grams close 16 ounces s interesting innovative points horizontally split crankcase held together two machine screws rear has threaded collet front end piston conrod attachment comes under heading didnt someone think before wrist pin retains small pistonlike externally threaded insert top end connecting rod assembly threaded bottom piston allows piston shimmed higher lower cylinder vary compression exhaust bypass timing Neato Shims instructions accompany engine tiny machine also incorporates newprocess AAN cylinder matching piston made high-silicon-content aluminum quoted selling price very reasonable $45 plus $5 shipping engine collectors will have fun fact will probably want least two assembled another torn downto show off its unique construction Cox lovers quietly crying beer just because new racing-type engines being thrust upon Toledo trade show Ron Sharpton showed Cox TO 049 claimed turned 27000 rpm Tornado 5 x 3 Magnum prop exterior engine standard interior different animal double ball-bearings much material ground away front bearing originally Futaba servo bearing rear bearing came Cox Conquest ground produce proper fits crankshaft case crankshaft retimed centerline hole enlarged other grinding revisions being made cylinder case also whopping 5A2-inchdiameter hole venturi GloBee 5RX plug used Pressurized fuel feed obviously must Ron gave credit engine revisions Bo Clinton Oak Hill Florida Great job Bo Jean Pallet provides preliminary information new Baldwin Mark II 049 061 may remember Fred Baldwin designer original red-anodized Shuriken engines accompanying photos reveal similarities Shurikens should understandable right Yep also red anodized have designer B emblem bypass original Shuriken sported BV current gold-anodized Shurilen carries VE machined onto bypass exterior However claims major differences Baldwin internal 102 Model Aviation views new Russian VA 049 rear-exhaust 1kA engine Weighs less ageless Cox TD 049 VA 049 features horizontally split crankcase adjustable-height piston Dan Rutherford photos Clockwise upper right CS 049 current VE Shuriken original DV Shuriken 049 TD 049 Column has details Bo Clintons highly modified TD 049 turns 27K Tornado 5-3 50% nitro Wow Baldwin Mk II 049 061 rear- side-exhaust engines have appearance original Shuriken differ internally prop also column topic J Pallet photo including incorporation ceramiccoated aluminum cylinder liner would think lighter-weight engine would resultand does Baldwin weighs 55 grams 194 ounces compared standard Shuriken 63 grams 22 ounces Availability price available writing Rumors Dale Kim again dab bling double-ball-bearing Cox derivative apparently serious about has Hoosier machine shop turning out new aluminum bar-stock crankcases house bearings Anyway its healthy feeling hear see new activity 1/2A engine field As know now AMA rules change proposal add 12A highperformance-engine class prevent millions Cox TD 049s becoming obsolete soundly defeated initial ballot AMA Free Flight Contest Board originally submitted proposal test waters speak mailbag rapidly filling concern traditional entry level event Cox-powered would destroyed megabuck invasion new racing-type engines Understand ably expert/progressive community did come up air until proposal saw official print status began getting equal amounts prose faction Since proposal has now soundly defeated suggest further pro-classdivision writings redirected neighborhood Contest Board member leaving out controversy altogether See works method madnessha Anyhow seems lostthere renewed efforts upgrade basic Cox TD others such mentioned above So suggest aforementioned indivi duals contacted directly information availability price performance data etc item have related just about total knowledge Listed no particular order CS Aero engines CS Engines 444 Guang Zhong Rd Shanghai China Shuriken engines Van Arsdall Enterprises Inc 1205 Country Club Rd Indianapolis IN 46234 VA engines Dan Rutherford 4705 237th Place SE Bothell WA 98021 Clinton/Cox Bo Clinton 251 Bissitt Bay Rd Oak Hill FL 32759 Baldwin Mk II Baldwin Competition Engines 1217 Country Club Rd Indianapolis IN 46234 New high-performance 1/2A props Note carbon-fiber prop shown photo Baldwin /2A engines result ongoing project Jean Pailet prop shown outgrowth static thrust tests Ive running various 1/2A-FlJ props number years described 1991 NFFS Symposium As may recall static thrust results showed old-reliable Cox 6 x 3 gray plastic producing highest static thrust readily available commercial props Later tests recentiy availa ble APCs Poti/Keck props still show September 1993 103 U Bryan Murphy six-year-old Indiana Jones returns columnists 75% Provincial 53 Zaic Yearbook backyard test glide TD 010 power Estes Transroc II Rocket Finder adaptable model finder well gun provides directional aid amplifies steady beep onboard unit Tell em Duration pointed direction months wish-books OT Model Supply MRL catalog Russian Fl B mechanisms model pans SHOW OFF THAT NEW PLANE Once youve used sturdy hardwood FLIGHT STAND youll never go flying again FITS ALL SIZES OF PLANES including Quarter Scale models padded cradles open 9 TWO TRAYS lower holds favorite flight box upper keeps starter transmitter etc within easy reach STABLE enough hold plane securely THE BEST PART folds compact 4x24x36 transport storage Use home flying field Shipped fuily assembled ready favorite finish Call prices info larger custom built sizes Cox 6 x 3 develops greatest static thrust single-blade Rocca props Italy recorded 16% greater static thrust Cox props very expensive carry significant weight penalty 19 grams vs six grams Cox due heavy counterweight required balance single blade So help good counsel Ron McBumett set out try develop two-bladed lightweight prop would outpull Cox hopefully equal better Mario Roccas great single-blader initial result shown accompanying photo carbon-fiber prop weighing five grams producing 13% static thrust Cox 6 x 3 just half-ounce less Rocca single-bladed prop photo shows carbon-fiber version also available fiberglass model yielded same performance results static thrust rig Prices new props $7 carbon-fiber version $6 fiberglass model available Acme Aero Composites 2265 Greenwood Road Rickreall OR 97371 word caution props shipped come out mold flashing removed requiring final finishing balancing Based static thrust measurements date think results well worth little bit extra effort required finish props 6 inches diameter 2/s inches pitch TD showed 500-rpm increase over Cox 6 x 3 Now know lot fliers think way go engine screaming itty-bitty little toothpick prop can say own cant measure high plane or anyone elses gets Ive never met anyone could accurately make measure ment can have measured static thrust measurements confirm long-standing belief bigger better props planes Thanks Jean sharing test results conclusions us Anyone wish equal time Model findersPafl IV still have few low-cost audio model-finder systems discuss before step up expensive electronic types want thank have sent notices unit descriptions photos actual samples review column con tributions have helpful appre ciated feedback readers has indicated intense interest take pause thank now rattle on. recently received surprise package David Comeau Concord Massachusetts contained two Crickets beeper-type systemsone intended free flight Continued page 112 104 Model Aviation YS 0 BOX 297 GRENADA CA 96038 916436-2563 Bandits 1 OClock PLANE VIDEO GIVES YOU LIBRARY OF VIDEOS ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF RADIO CONTROLLED AIRPLANES WITH EASY TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS NEW BUILDING ARF NEW Almoet Reedy Fly Airplane 2-HOUR VIDEO THAT WILL GIVE YOU ALL THE flPS AND TECHNIQUES TO GET YOU TO THE FLYING FIELD WITH WELL BUILT ARF $1995 shipping $600 foreign orders TECHNIOVES WITH FIBERGLASS 2-HOUR VIDEO ON ALL ASPECTS OF CONSTRUCTING FIBERGLASS FUSELAGES GLASSING IN FORMERS INSTALLING HATCHES AUGNING THE TAIL AND WING FILLING PIN HOLES PRIMING AND PAINTING $1995 shIppIng $600 foreIgn orders BUILDING IT RIGHT 2-2 HOUR VIDEOS SHOWING ALL DETAILS NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT WOOD AIRCRAFT INCLUDING WiNG CONSTRUCTION RADIO INSTALLATION PUSHRODS ALIGNMENT BALANCING AND MUCH MORE $3495 shipping $800 foreign orders Other Oges aveileble $1995 $300 S&H $8 00 foreign Aerobefics & GroLefd Sdrool Suilding Foejo TAPES AVAILABLE IN jJJ ONLY SEND CHECK OR MO TO PLANE VIDEO PO BOX 23128 CLI yE IA 50325 OR CALL 1-800-3834251 24 HR TOLL FREE OR 515-2234897 2IOWA IESIDENTS PlEASE ADD 5% SALES TAX E-Z Bill WWII P-38 P-40 Now F4U Corsair Pedal Planes will have much fun building 3-6 year old will have Flyingit Kit includes full-sized patterns complete Instructions colo list ois also included LX JaIIaua 1U3 ltuu r cs n nes add 6o/o sales tax Speufy plan wanted Flight Line Toys PO Box 3484 Springfield MO 65808 pIU beats em GOTCHA m ARRoW Competition Specialno hardware Four4 Kits- $8995 Deluxe Kit $3495 Send $1 complere catalog Fly Best Fly CoreHouse NYUA SUPER SLOW IlI E $5 per order r,r h pp COREHO WISE uration/Murphy Continued page 104 other RC similar Radio Shack do-it-yourself fabrication discussed Part II distinct difference operating procedure Both Davids systems have identical beeper circuit board layouts onoff slide switch battery power sources tailored FF RC use FF version lighter about 32 grams total uses Radio Shack N-size battery box 12-volt #23-144 electric cigarette lighter battery simple slide switch replaces toggle switch original Radio Shack system black-plastic-hulled beeper unit about /6 deep PA diameter two dia metrically opposed mounting lugs separ ate circuit board measures 5A6 x 1 assembled electronics give unit about depth slip-on 1 x 2 green vinyl circuit board dirt shield completes Cricket initially switched circuit nothing happened thought unit may have damaged during shipment battery deadso else fails should read instructions right Guess what April Fool Murphits supposed David built adjustable 5- 25-minute battery-saver delay feature emits steady initial tone switches intermittent beeper lathe Radio Shack unit swamp problem adjacent flying site prompted Davids interest model finder device suppose delay feature permits battery-saving pause allow time get boat water retrieve outof-bounds models Anyway its first system have looked incorporates programmable delay RC version similar standard nine-volt #23-533 Radio Shack battery shoots scales up 72 grams double weight free flight unit special on-off slide switch can replace normal radio receiver switch using time delay feature can essentially prevent model-locator system ever causing interference models RC receiver model Sounds like another good idea Although David too clear actual pricing Crickets got impression about $20 either FF RC unit can get specific details pricing availability David Comeau 44 Harrington Ave Concord MA 01742 too late photograph units before columns deadline will follow suitable foto next time am sure photo will make above explanation much easier follow final audio system secondgeneration commercial product Estes rocket folks called Transroc II Continued page 114 112 Model Aviation 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-im ported ROSSI engines come full 90 day SIG WARRANTY against work manship manufacturing defects SIG MANUFACTURING CO INC . Montezuma IA 50171 PH 515-623-5154FAX 515-623-3922Toll Free Orders 600-247-5008 D & J ELECTRONICS 00 Lucy Road Howell Michigan 48843 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers Endorsed AMA/RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance ExtraUPS Mail -- CODs z m VISA MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8YSQ IUNI IUN features two 15W iwiiuun systems isa compleat electronic mechanical advance systems will rmnInea n4hnr popular systems give great other return mystep unit RPM controlled advance system TO KOOP cOsts line presant times will be offered less switch harness leature clods baff sty protecilon reg power supply regulated supply provides w batisey draw acadentafly left U power high RPM reduced RFI emission wimpy tzs featwe flu cower win iire twins needi i fiva quality h ange cyImecn aavance system-7oo Twin cylmech advance system --$9600 Single cstep advance system---$8700 Twin cylstep advance system 00 Single cylelectronic adv syetem-$11200 Twin cylelectronic adv system---$1 4100 Switch harness Deans plug$1100 Stiff M-80 Plug 1/4-32$1100 Shipping300 2nd day air z. Cc mm Giants Help PromoteI Non-CompetitiveI Flying Large RIC Air Craft II IEach IMAA membership includes quarterly magazine High FlightI IMEMBERSHIP APPLICATION NEW RENEWAL Date_________19 IYearly Dues $1500 USA $2000 US Canada & Mexico $3000 US Elsewhere Make CHECK MONEY ORDER Payable INTERNATIONAL MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC I Name _________________________________________ Phone ___________________________ 5trt _______________________________________ City ______________________State/Province _______________Zip ________________ I IMAA __________AMA Number ___________MAAC __________Chapter __________ L TO IMAA Secretary DONE VINEYARD e 205S HilIdale Road na KS 67401 P0 Box/Route Box practice Bob Hunt really Tucker Special working well Webra 28 ABC As usual Bob Whitely welltraveled Ken Hi Panther Ted Fancher classic Chief battle weather held some classic flying Ted bested Bob Hunt Bob Whitely close behind competition aspects really emphasis VSC Its opportunities meet great people share experiences else can see 30-year-old-classic flown original designer age undetermined Kaz Minato talking about friends building Quasar 1968 NATS Since Bob English designer Quasar actually attendance introduced everybody addition autograph going get accurate plans just opportunities informal swap opportunities Vintage kits plans Let guarantee you have really missed some fun never attended VSC related subject Tom Dixon directing effort set up Eastern States Vintage Championship year site will Tifton Georgia airport September 18-19 four circles parking ramp Tom guarantees turbulencefree air airport personnel eager have contest should work out well will set up benefit selected charity such Boy Scouts infor mation send #2 SASE Tom Dixon 3390 Woodrun Trail Marietta GA 30062 urationlMurphy Continued page 112 Some 15 years ago Estes drew attention concept using radio transmitters model plane retrieval produced limited supply unitswhich essen tially small citizens band transmittersfor model rocket use number free fighters tried rocket finders free flight models Estes recently offered elementary concept Transroc II Rocket Locator consists small high-pitched buzzer activated miniature slide switch x 27A6 onboard capsule houses both com ponents flight battery 6V Duracell PX28L 16-gram total weight receiver unit unique incorporates oversized handgun-like pickup containing microphone ampli fier earphones connected The DODDGER As June 13 1993 Craig Grunkemeyer has list awards flying DODDGER 1st Place. AMA Nationals 1990 & 1991 National Record holder.. 1990 & 1991 18 1st Place awards 11-2nd Place awards 26- Fast Time awards 1989 & 1991 TURN Q500 Champ 1990 & 1992 CAPS Q500 Champ 5th Place.. 1992 NMPRA National Points Ami th recant continue grow kit includes machine-cut hand-selected wood *Ajl tricks included *Engine 25 45 Satisfy need speedSpan 50 inches$4999 DODDGER Area 500 square inches rDIR6CT 9NN6CTION R/C Capstone Il/C Suppliers Inc 562 W Schrock Rd Westervijie OH 43081 614-899-6313 1-800-593-5250 114 Model Aviation I C flag un MU gun its 1 /2-inch bore pointed toward downed missile microphone picks up audio signal amplifies earphones Certainly interesting concept some hiccups backyard evaluation disclosed gun would pick up amplify transmitter tone also bird calls wind noise street traffic wife calling supper Also noise level emitted miniature flight buzzer consid erably lower other audio systems evaluated However used gun conjunction Radio Shack trans mitter installed Comet Zipper Estes gun/earphone receiver system doubled effective hearing distance gun also seemed offer directional accuracy upshot Estes gun/earphones receiver unit similar units amplify audio signals may prove increase range directional effectiveness of low-cost audio model finder systems Estes Transroc II normally retails $2995 picked up evaluation unit Toys-R-Us $5 less Catalog department wish draw tention three items First 1993 edition Ken Sykoras offerings Oldtimer Model Supply catalog overflowing plans accessories vintage scale endurance models sizes Get copy sending $2 Oldtimer Model Supply PO Box 7334 Van Nuys CA 91409 Second MRLs 1993 list space-age goodies such Kevlar boron Mylar carbon-fiber products specialized adhesives like Send large SASE takes 52 cents stamps Model Research Labs STAND UP! 25108 Marguerite #160 Mission Viejo CA 92692 basic eight-page listing other loose-leaf fillers must publication for the serious competition flier final publication uniqueit contains numerous products produced Russia FAL FlB Wakefield disci pline Most professionally engineered parts listed FV Alexandrovichs FlB model can buy complete deluxe hardware $800 available individual parts listed well USA contact Ron Felix PO Box 74 Solebury PA 18963 catalog two bucks Interested individuals encouraged write has turned Out rather lengthy column better put cork See ya downwind om Cradles Feature Custom molded gray tubing.no ugly fittings Special neoprene foam-impervious fuel oil * Folds easy storage Custom design built last Ready use--no building Easily adlusted La Boy Custom Cradles Lo Boy Standard.1 0 tall 22 long 3 5 wide fuselage.--- $2490 La Boy Large--14 tall 26 long 5to 8widefuselage-.----- $2890 Lo Boy X-Large-16 tall 28 long 8 12 wide fuselage-$3190 Tall Boy Custom Cradles Tall Boy Standard.32 tall 22 long 3to 5 wide fuaelage-.-- $3890 Tall Boy Lsrge-28 tall 26 long 5 8 wide fuselage.$4090 Tall Boy X-Large.26 tall 28 long 8 12 wide fuselage$4290 Accessories Legz--1 8 tall 18 wide hardware included fits boxes-- $2990 Radio Rack--it folds ~mpact protects radio home field$2190 Wing Holders--for Tall Boys adjustable 1 3 thick wing$1690 Ceiling Hanger Standard.for wings up 10 wide 11 drop $1990 Ceiling Hanger Large. wings up 22 wide 12 drop $2590 pricas Include shipping handlIng Send check money order today ahip UPS daily 11 e9W4 ea4e G4ad4 3177 East Fort Lowell Road #1 Tucson Arizona 85716 September 1993 115 La Bo Standard Large X-Large Tall Boyand Toughest Cradles aroundWing Holders Tall boys Call free brochureCall today order 1-800-C RAD LE-0 Dealer inquires welcome2723530
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/09
Page Numbers: 102, 103, 104, 112, 114, 115
FREE FLIGHT DURATION INJUNS ARE COMING THE INJUNS ARE COMING Well /2A Injuns After quiet 30 years dominance Cox 1/2A engines market has suddenly exploded number offerings claim raised power levels over ageless Cox mainstays first serious challenger CS 049 China followed redanodized Shurikens BV Engines Indianapolis BV reorganized year ago now produces second-generation amber-anodized product under VE Enterprises label recenfly least couple Rus sian-made engines seeking export markets Aero sporttype engine prototypes originally distributed CS Another higherperformance power plant some interest ing innovative attributes VA 049 An information packet Dan Rutherford tells us VA engine product Val entine Aljeshin current member Russian FM Team Race F2C team pictured VA 049s quite light 34 grams 12 ounces complete glow head Since Cox TO 049 seems basis comparisons weighed received readout 45 grams close 16 ounces s interesting innovative points horizontally split crankcase held together two machine screws rear has threaded collet front end piston conrod attachment comes under heading didnt someone think before wrist pin retains small pistonlike externally threaded insert top end connecting rod assembly threaded bottom piston allows piston shimmed higher lower cylinder vary compression exhaust bypass timing Neato Shims instructions accompany engine tiny machine also incorporates newprocess AAN cylinder matching piston made high-silicon-content aluminum quoted selling price very reasonable $45 plus $5 shipping engine collectors will have fun fact will probably want least two assembled another torn downto show off its unique construction Cox lovers quietly crying beer just because new racing-type engines being thrust upon Toledo trade show Ron Sharpton showed Cox TO 049 claimed turned 27000 rpm Tornado 5 x 3 Magnum prop exterior engine standard interior different animal double ball-bearings much material ground away front bearing originally Futaba servo bearing rear bearing came Cox Conquest ground produce proper fits crankshaft case crankshaft retimed centerline hole enlarged other grinding revisions being made cylinder case also whopping 5A2-inchdiameter hole venturi GloBee 5RX plug used Pressurized fuel feed obviously must Ron gave credit engine revisions Bo Clinton Oak Hill Florida Great job Bo Jean Pallet provides preliminary information new Baldwin Mark II 049 061 may remember Fred Baldwin designer original red-anodized Shuriken engines accompanying photos reveal similarities Shurikens should understandable right Yep also red anodized have designer B emblem bypass original Shuriken sported BV current gold-anodized Shurilen carries VE machined onto bypass exterior However claims major differences Baldwin internal 102 Model Aviation views new Russian VA 049 rear-exhaust 1kA engine Weighs less ageless Cox TD 049 VA 049 features horizontally split crankcase adjustable-height piston Dan Rutherford photos Clockwise upper right CS 049 current VE Shuriken original DV Shuriken 049 TD 049 Column has details Bo Clintons highly modified TD 049 turns 27K Tornado 5-3 50% nitro Wow Baldwin Mk II 049 061 rear- side-exhaust engines have appearance original Shuriken differ internally prop also column topic J Pallet photo including incorporation ceramiccoated aluminum cylinder liner would think lighter-weight engine would resultand does Baldwin weighs 55 grams 194 ounces compared standard Shuriken 63 grams 22 ounces Availability price available writing Rumors Dale Kim again dab bling double-ball-bearing Cox derivative apparently serious about has Hoosier machine shop turning out new aluminum bar-stock crankcases house bearings Anyway its healthy feeling hear see new activity 1/2A engine field As know now AMA rules change proposal add 12A highperformance-engine class prevent millions Cox TD 049s becoming obsolete soundly defeated initial ballot AMA Free Flight Contest Board originally submitted proposal test waters speak mailbag rapidly filling concern traditional entry level event Cox-powered would destroyed megabuck invasion new racing-type engines Understand ably expert/progressive community did come up air until proposal saw official print status began getting equal amounts prose faction Since proposal has now soundly defeated suggest further pro-classdivision writings redirected neighborhood Contest Board member leaving out controversy altogether See works method madnessha Anyhow seems lostthere renewed efforts upgrade basic Cox TD others such mentioned above So suggest aforementioned indivi duals contacted directly information availability price performance data etc item have related just about total knowledge Listed no particular order CS Aero engines CS Engines 444 Guang Zhong Rd Shanghai China Shuriken engines Van Arsdall Enterprises Inc 1205 Country Club Rd Indianapolis IN 46234 VA engines Dan Rutherford 4705 237th Place SE Bothell WA 98021 Clinton/Cox Bo Clinton 251 Bissitt Bay Rd Oak Hill FL 32759 Baldwin Mk II Baldwin Competition Engines 1217 Country Club Rd Indianapolis IN 46234 New high-performance 1/2A props Note carbon-fiber prop shown photo Baldwin /2A engines result ongoing project Jean Pailet prop shown outgrowth static thrust tests Ive running various 1/2A-FlJ props number years described 1991 NFFS Symposium As may recall static thrust results showed old-reliable Cox 6 x 3 gray plastic producing highest static thrust readily available commercial props Later tests recentiy availa ble APCs Poti/Keck props still show September 1993 103 U Bryan Murphy six-year-old Indiana Jones returns columnists 75% Provincial 53 Zaic Yearbook backyard test glide TD 010 power Estes Transroc II Rocket Finder adaptable model finder well gun provides directional aid amplifies steady beep onboard unit Tell em Duration pointed direction months wish-books OT Model Supply MRL catalog Russian Fl B mechanisms model pans SHOW OFF THAT NEW PLANE Once youve used sturdy hardwood FLIGHT STAND youll never go flying again FITS ALL SIZES OF PLANES including Quarter Scale models padded cradles open 9 TWO TRAYS lower holds favorite flight box upper keeps starter transmitter etc within easy reach STABLE enough hold plane securely THE BEST PART folds compact 4x24x36 transport storage Use home flying field Shipped fuily assembled ready favorite finish Call prices info larger custom built sizes Cox 6 x 3 develops greatest static thrust single-blade Rocca props Italy recorded 16% greater static thrust Cox props very expensive carry significant weight penalty 19 grams vs six grams Cox due heavy counterweight required balance single blade So help good counsel Ron McBumett set out try develop two-bladed lightweight prop would outpull Cox hopefully equal better Mario Roccas great single-blader initial result shown accompanying photo carbon-fiber prop weighing five grams producing 13% static thrust Cox 6 x 3 just half-ounce less Rocca single-bladed prop photo shows carbon-fiber version also available fiberglass model yielded same performance results static thrust rig Prices new props $7 carbon-fiber version $6 fiberglass model available Acme Aero Composites 2265 Greenwood Road Rickreall OR 97371 word caution props shipped come out mold flashing removed requiring final finishing balancing Based static thrust measurements date think results well worth little bit extra effort required finish props 6 inches diameter 2/s inches pitch TD showed 500-rpm increase over Cox 6 x 3 Now know lot fliers think way go engine screaming itty-bitty little toothpick prop can say own cant measure high plane or anyone elses gets Ive never met anyone could accurately make measure ment can have measured static thrust measurements confirm long-standing belief bigger better props planes Thanks Jean sharing test results conclusions us Anyone wish equal time Model findersPafl IV still have few low-cost audio model-finder systems discuss before step up expensive electronic types want thank have sent notices unit descriptions photos actual samples review column con tributions have helpful appre ciated feedback readers has indicated intense interest take pause thank now rattle on. recently received surprise package David Comeau Concord Massachusetts contained two Crickets beeper-type systemsone intended free flight Continued page 112 104 Model Aviation YS 0 BOX 297 GRENADA CA 96038 916436-2563 Bandits 1 OClock PLANE VIDEO GIVES YOU LIBRARY OF VIDEOS ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF RADIO CONTROLLED AIRPLANES WITH EASY TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS NEW BUILDING ARF NEW Almoet Reedy Fly Airplane 2-HOUR VIDEO THAT WILL GIVE YOU ALL THE flPS AND TECHNIQUES TO GET YOU TO THE FLYING FIELD WITH WELL BUILT ARF $1995 shipping $600 foreign orders TECHNIOVES WITH FIBERGLASS 2-HOUR VIDEO ON ALL ASPECTS OF CONSTRUCTING FIBERGLASS FUSELAGES GLASSING IN FORMERS INSTALLING HATCHES AUGNING THE TAIL AND WING FILLING PIN HOLES PRIMING AND PAINTING $1995 shIppIng $600 foreIgn orders BUILDING IT RIGHT 2-2 HOUR VIDEOS SHOWING ALL DETAILS NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT WOOD AIRCRAFT INCLUDING WiNG CONSTRUCTION RADIO INSTALLATION PUSHRODS ALIGNMENT BALANCING AND MUCH MORE $3495 shipping $800 foreign orders Other Oges aveileble $1995 $300 S&H $8 00 foreign Aerobefics & GroLefd Sdrool Suilding Foejo TAPES AVAILABLE IN jJJ ONLY SEND CHECK OR MO TO PLANE VIDEO PO BOX 23128 CLI yE IA 50325 OR CALL 1-800-3834251 24 HR TOLL FREE OR 515-2234897 2IOWA IESIDENTS PlEASE ADD 5% SALES TAX E-Z Bill WWII P-38 P-40 Now F4U Corsair Pedal Planes will have much fun building 3-6 year old will have Flyingit Kit includes full-sized patterns complete Instructions colo list ois also included LX JaIIaua 1U3 ltuu r cs n nes add 6o/o sales tax Speufy plan wanted Flight Line Toys PO Box 3484 Springfield MO 65808 pIU beats em GOTCHA m ARRoW Competition Specialno hardware Four4 Kits- $8995 Deluxe Kit $3495 Send $1 complere catalog Fly Best Fly CoreHouse NYUA SUPER SLOW IlI E $5 per order r,r h pp COREHO WISE uration/Murphy Continued page 104 other RC similar Radio Shack do-it-yourself fabrication discussed Part II distinct difference operating procedure Both Davids systems have identical beeper circuit board layouts onoff slide switch battery power sources tailored FF RC use FF version lighter about 32 grams total uses Radio Shack N-size battery box 12-volt #23-144 electric cigarette lighter battery simple slide switch replaces toggle switch original Radio Shack system black-plastic-hulled beeper unit about /6 deep PA diameter two dia metrically opposed mounting lugs separ ate circuit board measures 5A6 x 1 assembled electronics give unit about depth slip-on 1 x 2 green vinyl circuit board dirt shield completes Cricket initially switched circuit nothing happened thought unit may have damaged during shipment battery deadso else fails should read instructions right Guess what April Fool Murphits supposed David built adjustable 5- 25-minute battery-saver delay feature emits steady initial tone switches intermittent beeper lathe Radio Shack unit swamp problem adjacent flying site prompted Davids interest model finder device suppose delay feature permits battery-saving pause allow time get boat water retrieve outof-bounds models Anyway its first system have looked incorporates programmable delay RC version similar standard nine-volt #23-533 Radio Shack battery shoots scales up 72 grams double weight free flight unit special on-off slide switch can replace normal radio receiver switch using time delay feature can essentially prevent model-locator system ever causing interference models RC receiver model Sounds like another good idea Although David too clear actual pricing Crickets got impression about $20 either FF RC unit can get specific details pricing availability David Comeau 44 Harrington Ave Concord MA 01742 too late photograph units before columns deadline will follow suitable foto next time am sure photo will make above explanation much easier follow final audio system secondgeneration commercial product Estes rocket folks called Transroc II Continued page 114 112 Model Aviation 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-im ported ROSSI engines come full 90 day SIG WARRANTY against work manship manufacturing defects SIG MANUFACTURING CO INC . Montezuma IA 50171 PH 515-623-5154FAX 515-623-3922Toll Free Orders 600-247-5008 D & J ELECTRONICS 00 Lucy Road Howell Michigan 48843 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers Endorsed AMA/RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance ExtraUPS Mail -- CODs z m VISA MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8YSQ IUNI IUN features two 15W iwiiuun systems isa compleat electronic mechanical advance systems will rmnInea n4hnr popular systems give great other return mystep unit RPM controlled advance system TO KOOP cOsts line presant times will be offered less switch harness leature clods baff sty protecilon reg power supply regulated supply provides w batisey draw acadentafly left U power high RPM reduced RFI emission wimpy tzs featwe flu cower win iire twins needi i fiva quality h ange cyImecn aavance system-7oo Twin cylmech advance system --$9600 Single cstep advance system---$8700 Twin cylstep advance system 00 Single cylelectronic adv syetem-$11200 Twin cylelectronic adv system---$1 4100 Switch harness Deans plug$1100 Stiff M-80 Plug 1/4-32$1100 Shipping300 2nd day air z. Cc mm Giants Help PromoteI Non-CompetitiveI Flying Large RIC Air Craft II IEach IMAA membership includes quarterly magazine High FlightI IMEMBERSHIP APPLICATION NEW RENEWAL Date_________19 IYearly Dues $1500 USA $2000 US Canada & Mexico $3000 US Elsewhere Make CHECK MONEY ORDER Payable INTERNATIONAL MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC I Name _________________________________________ Phone ___________________________ 5trt _______________________________________ City ______________________State/Province _______________Zip ________________ I IMAA __________AMA Number ___________MAAC __________Chapter __________ L TO IMAA Secretary DONE VINEYARD e 205S HilIdale Road na KS 67401 P0 Box/Route Box practice Bob Hunt really Tucker Special working well Webra 28 ABC As usual Bob Whitely welltraveled Ken Hi Panther Ted Fancher classic Chief battle weather held some classic flying Ted bested Bob Hunt Bob Whitely close behind competition aspects really emphasis VSC Its opportunities meet great people share experiences else can see 30-year-old-classic flown original designer age undetermined Kaz Minato talking about friends building Quasar 1968 NATS Since Bob English designer Quasar actually attendance introduced everybody addition autograph going get accurate plans just opportunities informal swap opportunities Vintage kits plans Let guarantee you have really missed some fun never attended VSC related subject Tom Dixon directing effort set up Eastern States Vintage Championship year site will Tifton Georgia airport September 18-19 four circles parking ramp Tom guarantees turbulencefree air airport personnel eager have contest should work out well will set up benefit selected charity such Boy Scouts infor mation send #2 SASE Tom Dixon 3390 Woodrun Trail Marietta GA 30062 urationlMurphy Continued page 112 Some 15 years ago Estes drew attention concept using radio transmitters model plane retrieval produced limited supply unitswhich essen tially small citizens band transmittersfor model rocket use number free fighters tried rocket finders free flight models Estes recently offered elementary concept Transroc II Rocket Locator consists small high-pitched buzzer activated miniature slide switch x 27A6 onboard capsule houses both com ponents flight battery 6V Duracell PX28L 16-gram total weight receiver unit unique incorporates oversized handgun-like pickup containing microphone ampli fier earphones connected The DODDGER As June 13 1993 Craig Grunkemeyer has list awards flying DODDGER 1st Place. AMA Nationals 1990 & 1991 National Record holder.. 1990 & 1991 18 1st Place awards 11-2nd Place awards 26- Fast Time awards 1989 & 1991 TURN Q500 Champ 1990 & 1992 CAPS Q500 Champ 5th Place.. 1992 NMPRA National Points Ami th recant continue grow kit includes machine-cut hand-selected wood *Ajl tricks included *Engine 25 45 Satisfy need speedSpan 50 inches$4999 DODDGER Area 500 square inches rDIR6CT 9NN6CTION R/C Capstone Il/C Suppliers Inc 562 W Schrock Rd Westervijie OH 43081 614-899-6313 1-800-593-5250 114 Model Aviation I C flag un MU gun its 1 /2-inch bore pointed toward downed missile microphone picks up audio signal amplifies earphones Certainly interesting concept some hiccups backyard evaluation disclosed gun would pick up amplify transmitter tone also bird calls wind noise street traffic wife calling supper Also noise level emitted miniature flight buzzer consid erably lower other audio systems evaluated However used gun conjunction Radio Shack trans mitter installed Comet Zipper Estes gun/earphone receiver system doubled effective hearing distance gun also seemed offer directional accuracy upshot Estes gun/earphones receiver unit similar units amplify audio signals may prove increase range directional effectiveness of low-cost audio model finder systems Estes Transroc II normally retails $2995 picked up evaluation unit Toys-R-Us $5 less Catalog department wish draw tention three items First 1993 edition Ken Sykoras offerings Oldtimer Model Supply catalog overflowing plans accessories vintage scale endurance models sizes Get copy sending $2 Oldtimer Model Supply PO Box 7334 Van Nuys CA 91409 Second MRLs 1993 list space-age goodies such Kevlar boron Mylar carbon-fiber products specialized adhesives like Send large SASE takes 52 cents stamps Model Research Labs STAND UP! 25108 Marguerite #160 Mission Viejo CA 92692 basic eight-page listing other loose-leaf fillers must publication for the serious competition flier final publication uniqueit contains numerous products produced Russia FAL FlB Wakefield disci pline Most professionally engineered parts listed FV Alexandrovichs FlB model can buy complete deluxe hardware $800 available individual parts listed well USA contact Ron Felix PO Box 74 Solebury PA 18963 catalog two bucks Interested individuals encouraged write has turned Out rather lengthy column better put cork See ya downwind om Cradles Feature Custom molded gray tubing.no ugly fittings Special neoprene foam-impervious fuel oil * Folds easy storage Custom design built last Ready use--no building Easily adlusted La Boy Custom Cradles Lo Boy Standard.1 0 tall 22 long 3 5 wide fuselage.--- $2490 La Boy Large--14 tall 26 long 5to 8widefuselage-.----- $2890 Lo Boy X-Large-16 tall 28 long 8 12 wide fuselage-$3190 Tall Boy Custom Cradles Tall Boy Standard.32 tall 22 long 3to 5 wide fuaelage-.-- $3890 Tall Boy Lsrge-28 tall 26 long 5 8 wide fuselage.$4090 Tall Boy X-Large.26 tall 28 long 8 12 wide fuselage$4290 Accessories Legz--1 8 tall 18 wide hardware included fits boxes-- $2990 Radio Rack--it folds ~mpact protects radio home field$2190 Wing Holders--for Tall Boys adjustable 1 3 thick wing$1690 Ceiling Hanger Standard.for wings up 10 wide 11 drop $1990 Ceiling Hanger Large. wings up 22 wide 12 drop $2590 pricas Include shipping handlIng Send check money order today ahip UPS daily 11 e9W4 ea4e G4ad4 3177 East Fort Lowell Road #1 Tucson Arizona 85716 September 1993 115 La Bo Standard Large X-Large Tall Boyand Toughest Cradles aroundWing Holders Tall boys Call free brochureCall today order 1-800-C RAD LE-0 Dealer inquires welcome2723530
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/09
Page Numbers: 102, 103, 104, 112, 114, 115
FREE FLIGHT DURATION INJUNS ARE COMING THE INJUNS ARE COMING Well /2A Injuns After quiet 30 years dominance Cox 1/2A engines market has suddenly exploded number offerings claim raised power levels over ageless Cox mainstays first serious challenger CS 049 China followed redanodized Shurikens BV Engines Indianapolis BV reorganized year ago now produces second-generation amber-anodized product under VE Enterprises label recenfly least couple Rus sian-made engines seeking export markets Aero sporttype engine prototypes originally distributed CS Another higherperformance power plant some interest ing innovative attributes VA 049 An information packet Dan Rutherford tells us VA engine product Val entine Aljeshin current member Russian FM Team Race F2C team pictured VA 049s quite light 34 grams 12 ounces complete glow head Since Cox TO 049 seems basis comparisons weighed received readout 45 grams close 16 ounces s interesting innovative points horizontally split crankcase held together two machine screws rear has threaded collet front end piston conrod attachment comes under heading didnt someone think before wrist pin retains small pistonlike externally threaded insert top end connecting rod assembly threaded bottom piston allows piston shimmed higher lower cylinder vary compression exhaust bypass timing Neato Shims instructions accompany engine tiny machine also incorporates newprocess AAN cylinder matching piston made high-silicon-content aluminum quoted selling price very reasonable $45 plus $5 shipping engine collectors will have fun fact will probably want least two assembled another torn downto show off its unique construction Cox lovers quietly crying beer just because new racing-type engines being thrust upon Toledo trade show Ron Sharpton showed Cox TO 049 claimed turned 27000 rpm Tornado 5 x 3 Magnum prop exterior engine standard interior different animal double ball-bearings much material ground away front bearing originally Futaba servo bearing rear bearing came Cox Conquest ground produce proper fits crankshaft case crankshaft retimed centerline hole enlarged other grinding revisions being made cylinder case also whopping 5A2-inchdiameter hole venturi GloBee 5RX plug used Pressurized fuel feed obviously must Ron gave credit engine revisions Bo Clinton Oak Hill Florida Great job Bo Jean Pallet provides preliminary information new Baldwin Mark II 049 061 may remember Fred Baldwin designer original red-anodized Shuriken engines accompanying photos reveal similarities Shurikens should understandable right Yep also red anodized have designer B emblem bypass original Shuriken sported BV current gold-anodized Shurilen carries VE machined onto bypass exterior However claims major differences Baldwin internal 102 Model Aviation views new Russian VA 049 rear-exhaust 1kA engine Weighs less ageless Cox TD 049 VA 049 features horizontally split crankcase adjustable-height piston Dan Rutherford photos Clockwise upper right CS 049 current VE Shuriken original DV Shuriken 049 TD 049 Column has details Bo Clintons highly modified TD 049 turns 27K Tornado 5-3 50% nitro Wow Baldwin Mk II 049 061 rear- side-exhaust engines have appearance original Shuriken differ internally prop also column topic J Pallet photo including incorporation ceramiccoated aluminum cylinder liner would think lighter-weight engine would resultand does Baldwin weighs 55 grams 194 ounces compared standard Shuriken 63 grams 22 ounces Availability price available writing Rumors Dale Kim again dab bling double-ball-bearing Cox derivative apparently serious about has Hoosier machine shop turning out new aluminum bar-stock crankcases house bearings Anyway its healthy feeling hear see new activity 1/2A engine field As know now AMA rules change proposal add 12A highperformance-engine class prevent millions Cox TD 049s becoming obsolete soundly defeated initial ballot AMA Free Flight Contest Board originally submitted proposal test waters speak mailbag rapidly filling concern traditional entry level event Cox-powered would destroyed megabuck invasion new racing-type engines Understand ably expert/progressive community did come up air until proposal saw official print status began getting equal amounts prose faction Since proposal has now soundly defeated suggest further pro-classdivision writings redirected neighborhood Contest Board member leaving out controversy altogether See works method madnessha Anyhow seems lostthere renewed efforts upgrade basic Cox TD others such mentioned above So suggest aforementioned indivi duals contacted directly information availability price performance data etc item have related just about total knowledge Listed no particular order CS Aero engines CS Engines 444 Guang Zhong Rd Shanghai China Shuriken engines Van Arsdall Enterprises Inc 1205 Country Club Rd Indianapolis IN 46234 VA engines Dan Rutherford 4705 237th Place SE Bothell WA 98021 Clinton/Cox Bo Clinton 251 Bissitt Bay Rd Oak Hill FL 32759 Baldwin Mk II Baldwin Competition Engines 1217 Country Club Rd Indianapolis IN 46234 New high-performance 1/2A props Note carbon-fiber prop shown photo Baldwin /2A engines result ongoing project Jean Pailet prop shown outgrowth static thrust tests Ive running various 1/2A-FlJ props number years described 1991 NFFS Symposium As may recall static thrust results showed old-reliable Cox 6 x 3 gray plastic producing highest static thrust readily available commercial props Later tests recentiy availa ble APCs Poti/Keck props still show September 1993 103 U Bryan Murphy six-year-old Indiana Jones returns columnists 75% Provincial 53 Zaic Yearbook backyard test glide TD 010 power Estes Transroc II Rocket Finder adaptable model finder well gun provides directional aid amplifies steady beep onboard unit Tell em Duration pointed direction months wish-books OT Model Supply MRL catalog Russian Fl B mechanisms model pans SHOW OFF THAT NEW PLANE Once youve used sturdy hardwood FLIGHT STAND youll never go flying again FITS ALL SIZES OF PLANES including Quarter Scale models padded cradles open 9 TWO TRAYS lower holds favorite flight box upper keeps starter transmitter etc within easy reach STABLE enough hold plane securely THE BEST PART folds compact 4x24x36 transport storage Use home flying field Shipped fuily assembled ready favorite finish Call prices info larger custom built sizes Cox 6 x 3 develops greatest static thrust single-blade Rocca props Italy recorded 16% greater static thrust Cox props very expensive carry significant weight penalty 19 grams vs six grams Cox due heavy counterweight required balance single blade So help good counsel Ron McBumett set out try develop two-bladed lightweight prop would outpull Cox hopefully equal better Mario Roccas great single-blader initial result shown accompanying photo carbon-fiber prop weighing five grams producing 13% static thrust Cox 6 x 3 just half-ounce less Rocca single-bladed prop photo shows carbon-fiber version also available fiberglass model yielded same performance results static thrust rig Prices new props $7 carbon-fiber version $6 fiberglass model available Acme Aero Composites 2265 Greenwood Road Rickreall OR 97371 word caution props shipped come out mold flashing removed requiring final finishing balancing Based static thrust measurements date think results well worth little bit extra effort required finish props 6 inches diameter 2/s inches pitch TD showed 500-rpm increase over Cox 6 x 3 Now know lot fliers think way go engine screaming itty-bitty little toothpick prop can say own cant measure high plane or anyone elses gets Ive never met anyone could accurately make measure ment can have measured static thrust measurements confirm long-standing belief bigger better props planes Thanks Jean sharing test results conclusions us Anyone wish equal time Model findersPafl IV still have few low-cost audio model-finder systems discuss before step up expensive electronic types want thank have sent notices unit descriptions photos actual samples review column con tributions have helpful appre ciated feedback readers has indicated intense interest take pause thank now rattle on. recently received surprise package David Comeau Concord Massachusetts contained two Crickets beeper-type systemsone intended free flight Continued page 112 104 Model Aviation YS 0 BOX 297 GRENADA CA 96038 916436-2563 Bandits 1 OClock PLANE VIDEO GIVES YOU LIBRARY OF VIDEOS ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF RADIO CONTROLLED AIRPLANES WITH EASY TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS NEW BUILDING ARF NEW Almoet Reedy Fly Airplane 2-HOUR VIDEO THAT WILL GIVE YOU ALL THE flPS AND TECHNIQUES TO GET YOU TO THE FLYING FIELD WITH WELL BUILT ARF $1995 shipping $600 foreign orders TECHNIOVES WITH FIBERGLASS 2-HOUR VIDEO ON ALL ASPECTS OF CONSTRUCTING FIBERGLASS FUSELAGES GLASSING IN FORMERS INSTALLING HATCHES AUGNING THE TAIL AND WING FILLING PIN HOLES PRIMING AND PAINTING $1995 shIppIng $600 foreIgn orders BUILDING IT RIGHT 2-2 HOUR VIDEOS SHOWING ALL DETAILS NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT WOOD AIRCRAFT INCLUDING WiNG CONSTRUCTION RADIO INSTALLATION PUSHRODS ALIGNMENT BALANCING AND MUCH MORE $3495 shipping $800 foreign orders Other Oges aveileble $1995 $300 S&H $8 00 foreign Aerobefics & GroLefd Sdrool Suilding Foejo TAPES AVAILABLE IN jJJ ONLY SEND CHECK OR MO TO PLANE VIDEO PO BOX 23128 CLI yE IA 50325 OR CALL 1-800-3834251 24 HR TOLL FREE OR 515-2234897 2IOWA IESIDENTS PlEASE ADD 5% SALES TAX E-Z Bill WWII P-38 P-40 Now F4U Corsair Pedal Planes will have much fun building 3-6 year old will have Flyingit Kit includes full-sized patterns complete Instructions colo list ois also included LX JaIIaua 1U3 ltuu r cs n nes add 6o/o sales tax Speufy plan wanted Flight Line Toys PO Box 3484 Springfield MO 65808 pIU beats em GOTCHA m ARRoW Competition Specialno hardware Four4 Kits- $8995 Deluxe Kit $3495 Send $1 complere catalog Fly Best Fly CoreHouse NYUA SUPER SLOW IlI E $5 per order r,r h pp COREHO WISE uration/Murphy Continued page 104 other RC similar Radio Shack do-it-yourself fabrication discussed Part II distinct difference operating procedure Both Davids systems have identical beeper circuit board layouts onoff slide switch battery power sources tailored FF RC use FF version lighter about 32 grams total uses Radio Shack N-size battery box 12-volt #23-144 electric cigarette lighter battery simple slide switch replaces toggle switch original Radio Shack system black-plastic-hulled beeper unit about /6 deep PA diameter two dia metrically opposed mounting lugs separ ate circuit board measures 5A6 x 1 assembled electronics give unit about depth slip-on 1 x 2 green vinyl circuit board dirt shield completes Cricket initially switched circuit nothing happened thought unit may have damaged during shipment battery deadso else fails should read instructions right Guess what April Fool Murphits supposed David built adjustable 5- 25-minute battery-saver delay feature emits steady initial tone switches intermittent beeper lathe Radio Shack unit swamp problem adjacent flying site prompted Davids interest model finder device suppose delay feature permits battery-saving pause allow time get boat water retrieve outof-bounds models Anyway its first system have looked incorporates programmable delay RC version similar standard nine-volt #23-533 Radio Shack battery shoots scales up 72 grams double weight free flight unit special on-off slide switch can replace normal radio receiver switch using time delay feature can essentially prevent model-locator system ever causing interference models RC receiver model Sounds like another good idea Although David too clear actual pricing Crickets got impression about $20 either FF RC unit can get specific details pricing availability David Comeau 44 Harrington Ave Concord MA 01742 too late photograph units before columns deadline will follow suitable foto next time am sure photo will make above explanation much easier follow final audio system secondgeneration commercial product Estes rocket folks called Transroc II Continued page 114 112 Model Aviation 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-im ported ROSSI engines come full 90 day SIG WARRANTY against work manship manufacturing defects SIG MANUFACTURING CO INC . Montezuma IA 50171 PH 515-623-5154FAX 515-623-3922Toll Free Orders 600-247-5008 D & J ELECTRONICS 00 Lucy Road Howell Michigan 48843 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers Endorsed AMA/RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance ExtraUPS Mail -- CODs z m VISA MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8YSQ IUNI IUN features two 15W iwiiuun systems isa compleat electronic mechanical advance systems will rmnInea n4hnr popular systems give great other return mystep unit RPM controlled advance system TO KOOP cOsts line presant times will be offered less switch harness leature clods baff sty protecilon reg power supply regulated supply provides w batisey draw acadentafly left U power high RPM reduced RFI emission wimpy tzs featwe flu cower win iire twins needi i fiva quality h ange cyImecn aavance system-7oo Twin cylmech advance system --$9600 Single cstep advance system---$8700 Twin cylstep advance system 00 Single cylelectronic adv syetem-$11200 Twin cylelectronic adv system---$1 4100 Switch harness Deans plug$1100 Stiff M-80 Plug 1/4-32$1100 Shipping300 2nd day air z. Cc mm Giants Help PromoteI Non-CompetitiveI Flying Large RIC Air Craft II IEach IMAA membership includes quarterly magazine High FlightI IMEMBERSHIP APPLICATION NEW RENEWAL Date_________19 IYearly Dues $1500 USA $2000 US Canada & Mexico $3000 US Elsewhere Make CHECK MONEY ORDER Payable INTERNATIONAL MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC I Name _________________________________________ Phone ___________________________ 5trt _______________________________________ City ______________________State/Province _______________Zip ________________ I IMAA __________AMA Number ___________MAAC __________Chapter __________ L TO IMAA Secretary DONE VINEYARD e 205S HilIdale Road na KS 67401 P0 Box/Route Box practice Bob Hunt really Tucker Special working well Webra 28 ABC As usual Bob Whitely welltraveled Ken Hi Panther Ted Fancher classic Chief battle weather held some classic flying Ted bested Bob Hunt Bob Whitely close behind competition aspects really emphasis VSC Its opportunities meet great people share experiences else can see 30-year-old-classic flown original designer age undetermined Kaz Minato talking about friends building Quasar 1968 NATS Since Bob English designer Quasar actually attendance introduced everybody addition autograph going get accurate plans just opportunities informal swap opportunities Vintage kits plans Let guarantee you have really missed some fun never attended VSC related subject Tom Dixon directing effort set up Eastern States Vintage Championship year site will Tifton Georgia airport September 18-19 four circles parking ramp Tom guarantees turbulencefree air airport personnel eager have contest should work out well will set up benefit selected charity such Boy Scouts infor mation send #2 SASE Tom Dixon 3390 Woodrun Trail Marietta GA 30062 urationlMurphy Continued page 112 Some 15 years ago Estes drew attention concept using radio transmitters model plane retrieval produced limited supply unitswhich essen tially small citizens band transmittersfor model rocket use number free fighters tried rocket finders free flight models Estes recently offered elementary concept Transroc II Rocket Locator consists small high-pitched buzzer activated miniature slide switch x 27A6 onboard capsule houses both com ponents flight battery 6V Duracell PX28L 16-gram total weight receiver unit unique incorporates oversized handgun-like pickup containing microphone ampli fier earphones connected The DODDGER As June 13 1993 Craig Grunkemeyer has list awards flying DODDGER 1st Place. AMA Nationals 1990 & 1991 National Record holder.. 1990 & 1991 18 1st Place awards 11-2nd Place awards 26- Fast Time awards 1989 & 1991 TURN Q500 Champ 1990 & 1992 CAPS Q500 Champ 5th Place.. 1992 NMPRA National Points Ami th recant continue grow kit includes machine-cut hand-selected wood *Ajl tricks included *Engine 25 45 Satisfy need speedSpan 50 inches$4999 DODDGER Area 500 square inches rDIR6CT 9NN6CTION R/C Capstone Il/C Suppliers Inc 562 W Schrock Rd Westervijie OH 43081 614-899-6313 1-800-593-5250 114 Model Aviation I C flag un MU gun its 1 /2-inch bore pointed toward downed missile microphone picks up audio signal amplifies earphones Certainly interesting concept some hiccups backyard evaluation disclosed gun would pick up amplify transmitter tone also bird calls wind noise street traffic wife calling supper Also noise level emitted miniature flight buzzer consid erably lower other audio systems evaluated However used gun conjunction Radio Shack trans mitter installed Comet Zipper Estes gun/earphone receiver system doubled effective hearing distance gun also seemed offer directional accuracy upshot Estes gun/earphones receiver unit similar units amplify audio signals may prove increase range directional effectiveness of low-cost audio model finder systems Estes Transroc II normally retails $2995 picked up evaluation unit Toys-R-Us $5 less Catalog department wish draw tention three items First 1993 edition Ken Sykoras offerings Oldtimer Model Supply catalog overflowing plans accessories vintage scale endurance models sizes Get copy sending $2 Oldtimer Model Supply PO Box 7334 Van Nuys CA 91409 Second MRLs 1993 list space-age goodies such Kevlar boron Mylar carbon-fiber products specialized adhesives like Send large SASE takes 52 cents stamps Model Research Labs STAND UP! 25108 Marguerite #160 Mission Viejo CA 92692 basic eight-page listing other loose-leaf fillers must publication for the serious competition flier final publication uniqueit contains numerous products produced Russia FAL FlB Wakefield disci pline Most professionally engineered parts listed FV Alexandrovichs FlB model can buy complete deluxe hardware $800 available individual parts listed well USA contact Ron Felix PO Box 74 Solebury PA 18963 catalog two bucks Interested individuals encouraged write has turned Out rather lengthy column better put cork See ya downwind om Cradles Feature Custom molded gray tubing.no ugly fittings Special neoprene foam-impervious fuel oil * Folds easy storage Custom design built last Ready use--no building Easily adlusted La Boy Custom Cradles Lo Boy Standard.1 0 tall 22 long 3 5 wide fuselage.--- $2490 La Boy Large--14 tall 26 long 5to 8widefuselage-.----- $2890 Lo Boy X-Large-16 tall 28 long 8 12 wide fuselage-$3190 Tall Boy Custom Cradles Tall Boy Standard.32 tall 22 long 3to 5 wide fuaelage-.-- $3890 Tall Boy Lsrge-28 tall 26 long 5 8 wide fuselage.$4090 Tall Boy X-Large.26 tall 28 long 8 12 wide fuselage$4290 Accessories Legz--1 8 tall 18 wide hardware included fits boxes-- $2990 Radio Rack--it folds ~mpact protects radio home field$2190 Wing Holders--for Tall Boys adjustable 1 3 thick wing$1690 Ceiling Hanger Standard.for wings up 10 wide 11 drop $1990 Ceiling Hanger Large. wings up 22 wide 12 drop $2590 pricas Include shipping handlIng Send check money order today ahip UPS daily 11 e9W4 ea4e G4ad4 3177 East Fort Lowell Road #1 Tucson Arizona 85716 September 1993 115 La Bo Standard Large X-Large Tall Boyand Toughest Cradles aroundWing Holders Tall boys Call free brochureCall today order 1-800-C RAD LE-0 Dealer inquires welcome2723530
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/09
Page Numbers: 102, 103, 104, 112, 114, 115
FREE FLIGHT DURATION INJUNS ARE COMING THE INJUNS ARE COMING Well /2A Injuns After quiet 30 years dominance Cox 1/2A engines market has suddenly exploded number offerings claim raised power levels over ageless Cox mainstays first serious challenger CS 049 China followed redanodized Shurikens BV Engines Indianapolis BV reorganized year ago now produces second-generation amber-anodized product under VE Enterprises label recenfly least couple Rus sian-made engines seeking export markets Aero sporttype engine prototypes originally distributed CS Another higherperformance power plant some interest ing innovative attributes VA 049 An information packet Dan Rutherford tells us VA engine product Val entine Aljeshin current member Russian FM Team Race F2C team pictured VA 049s quite light 34 grams 12 ounces complete glow head Since Cox TO 049 seems basis comparisons weighed received readout 45 grams close 16 ounces s interesting innovative points horizontally split crankcase held together two machine screws rear has threaded collet front end piston conrod attachment comes under heading didnt someone think before wrist pin retains small pistonlike externally threaded insert top end connecting rod assembly threaded bottom piston allows piston shimmed higher lower cylinder vary compression exhaust bypass timing Neato Shims instructions accompany engine tiny machine also incorporates newprocess AAN cylinder matching piston made high-silicon-content aluminum quoted selling price very reasonable $45 plus $5 shipping engine collectors will have fun fact will probably want least two assembled another torn downto show off its unique construction Cox lovers quietly crying beer just because new racing-type engines being thrust upon Toledo trade show Ron Sharpton showed Cox TO 049 claimed turned 27000 rpm Tornado 5 x 3 Magnum prop exterior engine standard interior different animal double ball-bearings much material ground away front bearing originally Futaba servo bearing rear bearing came Cox Conquest ground produce proper fits crankshaft case crankshaft retimed centerline hole enlarged other grinding revisions being made cylinder case also whopping 5A2-inchdiameter hole venturi GloBee 5RX plug used Pressurized fuel feed obviously must Ron gave credit engine revisions Bo Clinton Oak Hill Florida Great job Bo Jean Pallet provides preliminary information new Baldwin Mark II 049 061 may remember Fred Baldwin designer original red-anodized Shuriken engines accompanying photos reveal similarities Shurikens should understandable right Yep also red anodized have designer B emblem bypass original Shuriken sported BV current gold-anodized Shurilen carries VE machined onto bypass exterior However claims major differences Baldwin internal 102 Model Aviation views new Russian VA 049 rear-exhaust 1kA engine Weighs less ageless Cox TD 049 VA 049 features horizontally split crankcase adjustable-height piston Dan Rutherford photos Clockwise upper right CS 049 current VE Shuriken original DV Shuriken 049 TD 049 Column has details Bo Clintons highly modified TD 049 turns 27K Tornado 5-3 50% nitro Wow Baldwin Mk II 049 061 rear- side-exhaust engines have appearance original Shuriken differ internally prop also column topic J Pallet photo including incorporation ceramiccoated aluminum cylinder liner would think lighter-weight engine would resultand does Baldwin weighs 55 grams 194 ounces compared standard Shuriken 63 grams 22 ounces Availability price available writing Rumors Dale Kim again dab bling double-ball-bearing Cox derivative apparently serious about has Hoosier machine shop turning out new aluminum bar-stock crankcases house bearings Anyway its healthy feeling hear see new activity 1/2A engine field As know now AMA rules change proposal add 12A highperformance-engine class prevent millions Cox TD 049s becoming obsolete soundly defeated initial ballot AMA Free Flight Contest Board originally submitted proposal test waters speak mailbag rapidly filling concern traditional entry level event Cox-powered would destroyed megabuck invasion new racing-type engines Understand ably expert/progressive community did come up air until proposal saw official print status began getting equal amounts prose faction Since proposal has now soundly defeated suggest further pro-classdivision writings redirected neighborhood Contest Board member leaving out controversy altogether See works method madnessha Anyhow seems lostthere renewed efforts upgrade basic Cox TD others such mentioned above So suggest aforementioned indivi duals contacted directly information availability price performance data etc item have related just about total knowledge Listed no particular order CS Aero engines CS Engines 444 Guang Zhong Rd Shanghai China Shuriken engines Van Arsdall Enterprises Inc 1205 Country Club Rd Indianapolis IN 46234 VA engines Dan Rutherford 4705 237th Place SE Bothell WA 98021 Clinton/Cox Bo Clinton 251 Bissitt Bay Rd Oak Hill FL 32759 Baldwin Mk II Baldwin Competition Engines 1217 Country Club Rd Indianapolis IN 46234 New high-performance 1/2A props Note carbon-fiber prop shown photo Baldwin /2A engines result ongoing project Jean Pailet prop shown outgrowth static thrust tests Ive running various 1/2A-FlJ props number years described 1991 NFFS Symposium As may recall static thrust results showed old-reliable Cox 6 x 3 gray plastic producing highest static thrust readily available commercial props Later tests recentiy availa ble APCs Poti/Keck props still show September 1993 103 U Bryan Murphy six-year-old Indiana Jones returns columnists 75% Provincial 53 Zaic Yearbook backyard test glide TD 010 power Estes Transroc II Rocket Finder adaptable model finder well gun provides directional aid amplifies steady beep onboard unit Tell em Duration pointed direction months wish-books OT Model Supply MRL catalog Russian Fl B mechanisms model pans SHOW OFF THAT NEW PLANE Once youve used sturdy hardwood FLIGHT STAND youll never go flying again FITS ALL SIZES OF PLANES including Quarter Scale models padded cradles open 9 TWO TRAYS lower holds favorite flight box upper keeps starter transmitter etc within easy reach STABLE enough hold plane securely THE BEST PART folds compact 4x24x36 transport storage Use home flying field Shipped fuily assembled ready favorite finish Call prices info larger custom built sizes Cox 6 x 3 develops greatest static thrust single-blade Rocca props Italy recorded 16% greater static thrust Cox props very expensive carry significant weight penalty 19 grams vs six grams Cox due heavy counterweight required balance single blade So help good counsel Ron McBumett set out try develop two-bladed lightweight prop would outpull Cox hopefully equal better Mario Roccas great single-blader initial result shown accompanying photo carbon-fiber prop weighing five grams producing 13% static thrust Cox 6 x 3 just half-ounce less Rocca single-bladed prop photo shows carbon-fiber version also available fiberglass model yielded same performance results static thrust rig Prices new props $7 carbon-fiber version $6 fiberglass model available Acme Aero Composites 2265 Greenwood Road Rickreall OR 97371 word caution props shipped come out mold flashing removed requiring final finishing balancing Based static thrust measurements date think results well worth little bit extra effort required finish props 6 inches diameter 2/s inches pitch TD showed 500-rpm increase over Cox 6 x 3 Now know lot fliers think way go engine screaming itty-bitty little toothpick prop can say own cant measure high plane or anyone elses gets Ive never met anyone could accurately make measure ment can have measured static thrust measurements confirm long-standing belief bigger better props planes Thanks Jean sharing test results conclusions us Anyone wish equal time Model findersPafl IV still have few low-cost audio model-finder systems discuss before step up expensive electronic types want thank have sent notices unit descriptions photos actual samples review column con tributions have helpful appre ciated feedback readers has indicated intense interest take pause thank now rattle on. recently received surprise package David Comeau Concord Massachusetts contained two Crickets beeper-type systemsone intended free flight Continued page 112 104 Model Aviation YS 0 BOX 297 GRENADA CA 96038 916436-2563 Bandits 1 OClock PLANE VIDEO GIVES YOU LIBRARY OF VIDEOS ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF RADIO CONTROLLED AIRPLANES WITH EASY TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS NEW BUILDING ARF NEW Almoet Reedy Fly Airplane 2-HOUR VIDEO THAT WILL GIVE YOU ALL THE flPS AND TECHNIQUES TO GET YOU TO THE FLYING FIELD WITH WELL BUILT ARF $1995 shipping $600 foreign orders TECHNIOVES WITH FIBERGLASS 2-HOUR VIDEO ON ALL ASPECTS OF CONSTRUCTING FIBERGLASS FUSELAGES GLASSING IN FORMERS INSTALLING HATCHES AUGNING THE TAIL AND WING FILLING PIN HOLES PRIMING AND PAINTING $1995 shIppIng $600 foreIgn orders BUILDING IT RIGHT 2-2 HOUR VIDEOS SHOWING ALL DETAILS NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT WOOD AIRCRAFT INCLUDING WiNG CONSTRUCTION RADIO INSTALLATION PUSHRODS ALIGNMENT BALANCING AND MUCH MORE $3495 shipping $800 foreign orders Other Oges aveileble $1995 $300 S&H $8 00 foreign Aerobefics & GroLefd Sdrool Suilding Foejo TAPES AVAILABLE IN jJJ ONLY SEND CHECK OR MO TO PLANE VIDEO PO BOX 23128 CLI yE IA 50325 OR CALL 1-800-3834251 24 HR TOLL FREE OR 515-2234897 2IOWA IESIDENTS PlEASE ADD 5% SALES TAX E-Z Bill WWII P-38 P-40 Now F4U Corsair Pedal Planes will have much fun building 3-6 year old will have Flyingit Kit includes full-sized patterns complete Instructions colo list ois also included LX JaIIaua 1U3 ltuu r cs n nes add 6o/o sales tax Speufy plan wanted Flight Line Toys PO Box 3484 Springfield MO 65808 pIU beats em GOTCHA m ARRoW Competition Specialno hardware Four4 Kits- $8995 Deluxe Kit $3495 Send $1 complere catalog Fly Best Fly CoreHouse NYUA SUPER SLOW IlI E $5 per order r,r h pp COREHO WISE uration/Murphy Continued page 104 other RC similar Radio Shack do-it-yourself fabrication discussed Part II distinct difference operating procedure Both Davids systems have identical beeper circuit board layouts onoff slide switch battery power sources tailored FF RC use FF version lighter about 32 grams total uses Radio Shack N-size battery box 12-volt #23-144 electric cigarette lighter battery simple slide switch replaces toggle switch original Radio Shack system black-plastic-hulled beeper unit about /6 deep PA diameter two dia metrically opposed mounting lugs separ ate circuit board measures 5A6 x 1 assembled electronics give unit about depth slip-on 1 x 2 green vinyl circuit board dirt shield completes Cricket initially switched circuit nothing happened thought unit may have damaged during shipment battery deadso else fails should read instructions right Guess what April Fool Murphits supposed David built adjustable 5- 25-minute battery-saver delay feature emits steady initial tone switches intermittent beeper lathe Radio Shack unit swamp problem adjacent flying site prompted Davids interest model finder device suppose delay feature permits battery-saving pause allow time get boat water retrieve outof-bounds models Anyway its first system have looked incorporates programmable delay RC version similar standard nine-volt #23-533 Radio Shack battery shoots scales up 72 grams double weight free flight unit special on-off slide switch can replace normal radio receiver switch using time delay feature can essentially prevent model-locator system ever causing interference models RC receiver model Sounds like another good idea Although David too clear actual pricing Crickets got impression about $20 either FF RC unit can get specific details pricing availability David Comeau 44 Harrington Ave Concord MA 01742 too late photograph units before columns deadline will follow suitable foto next time am sure photo will make above explanation much easier follow final audio system secondgeneration commercial product Estes rocket folks called Transroc II Continued page 114 112 Model Aviation 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-im ported ROSSI engines come full 90 day SIG WARRANTY against work manship manufacturing defects SIG MANUFACTURING CO INC . Montezuma IA 50171 PH 515-623-5154FAX 515-623-3922Toll Free Orders 600-247-5008 D & J ELECTRONICS 00 Lucy Road Howell Michigan 48843 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers Endorsed AMA/RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance ExtraUPS Mail -- CODs z m VISA MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8YSQ IUNI IUN features two 15W iwiiuun systems isa compleat electronic mechanical advance systems will rmnInea n4hnr popular systems give great other return mystep unit RPM controlled advance system TO KOOP cOsts line presant times will be offered less switch harness leature clods baff sty protecilon reg power supply regulated supply provides w batisey draw acadentafly left U power high RPM reduced RFI emission wimpy tzs featwe flu cower win iire twins needi i fiva quality h ange cyImecn aavance system-7oo Twin cylmech advance system --$9600 Single cstep advance system---$8700 Twin cylstep advance system 00 Single cylelectronic adv syetem-$11200 Twin cylelectronic adv system---$1 4100 Switch harness Deans plug$1100 Stiff M-80 Plug 1/4-32$1100 Shipping300 2nd day air z. Cc mm Giants Help PromoteI Non-CompetitiveI Flying Large RIC Air Craft II IEach IMAA membership includes quarterly magazine High FlightI IMEMBERSHIP APPLICATION NEW RENEWAL Date_________19 IYearly Dues $1500 USA $2000 US Canada & Mexico $3000 US Elsewhere Make CHECK MONEY ORDER Payable INTERNATIONAL MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC I Name _________________________________________ Phone ___________________________ 5trt _______________________________________ City ______________________State/Province _______________Zip ________________ I IMAA __________AMA Number ___________MAAC __________Chapter __________ L TO IMAA Secretary DONE VINEYARD e 205S HilIdale Road na KS 67401 P0 Box/Route Box practice Bob Hunt really Tucker Special working well Webra 28 ABC As usual Bob Whitely welltraveled Ken Hi Panther Ted Fancher classic Chief battle weather held some classic flying Ted bested Bob Hunt Bob Whitely close behind competition aspects really emphasis VSC Its opportunities meet great people share experiences else can see 30-year-old-classic flown original designer age undetermined Kaz Minato talking about friends building Quasar 1968 NATS Since Bob English designer Quasar actually attendance introduced everybody addition autograph going get accurate plans just opportunities informal swap opportunities Vintage kits plans Let guarantee you have really missed some fun never attended VSC related subject Tom Dixon directing effort set up Eastern States Vintage Championship year site will Tifton Georgia airport September 18-19 four circles parking ramp Tom guarantees turbulencefree air airport personnel eager have contest should work out well will set up benefit selected charity such Boy Scouts infor mation send #2 SASE Tom Dixon 3390 Woodrun Trail Marietta GA 30062 urationlMurphy Continued page 112 Some 15 years ago Estes drew attention concept using radio transmitters model plane retrieval produced limited supply unitswhich essen tially small citizens band transmittersfor model rocket use number free fighters tried rocket finders free flight models Estes recently offered elementary concept Transroc II Rocket Locator consists small high-pitched buzzer activated miniature slide switch x 27A6 onboard capsule houses both com ponents flight battery 6V Duracell PX28L 16-gram total weight receiver unit unique incorporates oversized handgun-like pickup containing microphone ampli fier earphones connected The DODDGER As June 13 1993 Craig Grunkemeyer has list awards flying DODDGER 1st Place. AMA Nationals 1990 & 1991 National Record holder.. 1990 & 1991 18 1st Place awards 11-2nd Place awards 26- Fast Time awards 1989 & 1991 TURN Q500 Champ 1990 & 1992 CAPS Q500 Champ 5th Place.. 1992 NMPRA National Points Ami th recant continue grow kit includes machine-cut hand-selected wood *Ajl tricks included *Engine 25 45 Satisfy need speedSpan 50 inches$4999 DODDGER Area 500 square inches rDIR6CT 9NN6CTION R/C Capstone Il/C Suppliers Inc 562 W Schrock Rd Westervijie OH 43081 614-899-6313 1-800-593-5250 114 Model Aviation I C flag un MU gun its 1 /2-inch bore pointed toward downed missile microphone picks up audio signal amplifies earphones Certainly interesting concept some hiccups backyard evaluation disclosed gun would pick up amplify transmitter tone also bird calls wind noise street traffic wife calling supper Also noise level emitted miniature flight buzzer consid erably lower other audio systems evaluated However used gun conjunction Radio Shack trans mitter installed Comet Zipper Estes gun/earphone receiver system doubled effective hearing distance gun also seemed offer directional accuracy upshot Estes gun/earphones receiver unit similar units amplify audio signals may prove increase range directional effectiveness of low-cost audio model finder systems Estes Transroc II normally retails $2995 picked up evaluation unit Toys-R-Us $5 less Catalog department wish draw tention three items First 1993 edition Ken Sykoras offerings Oldtimer Model Supply catalog overflowing plans accessories vintage scale endurance models sizes Get copy sending $2 Oldtimer Model Supply PO Box 7334 Van Nuys CA 91409 Second MRLs 1993 list space-age goodies such Kevlar boron Mylar carbon-fiber products specialized adhesives like Send large SASE takes 52 cents stamps Model Research Labs STAND UP! 25108 Marguerite #160 Mission Viejo CA 92692 basic eight-page listing other loose-leaf fillers must publication for the serious competition flier final publication uniqueit contains numerous products produced Russia FAL FlB Wakefield disci pline Most professionally engineered parts listed FV Alexandrovichs FlB model can buy complete deluxe hardware $800 available individual parts listed well USA contact Ron Felix PO Box 74 Solebury PA 18963 catalog two bucks Interested individuals encouraged write has turned Out rather lengthy column better put cork See ya downwind om Cradles Feature Custom molded gray tubing.no ugly fittings Special neoprene foam-impervious fuel oil * Folds easy storage Custom design built last Ready use--no building Easily adlusted La Boy Custom Cradles Lo Boy Standard.1 0 tall 22 long 3 5 wide fuselage.--- $2490 La Boy Large--14 tall 26 long 5to 8widefuselage-.----- $2890 Lo Boy X-Large-16 tall 28 long 8 12 wide fuselage-$3190 Tall Boy Custom Cradles Tall Boy Standard.32 tall 22 long 3to 5 wide fuaelage-.-- $3890 Tall Boy Lsrge-28 tall 26 long 5 8 wide fuselage.$4090 Tall Boy X-Large.26 tall 28 long 8 12 wide fuselage$4290 Accessories Legz--1 8 tall 18 wide hardware included fits boxes-- $2990 Radio Rack--it folds ~mpact protects radio home field$2190 Wing Holders--for Tall Boys adjustable 1 3 thick wing$1690 Ceiling Hanger Standard.for wings up 10 wide 11 drop $1990 Ceiling Hanger Large. wings up 22 wide 12 drop $2590 pricas Include shipping handlIng Send check money order today ahip UPS daily 11 e9W4 ea4e G4ad4 3177 East Fort Lowell Road #1 Tucson Arizona 85716 September 1993 115 La Bo Standard Large X-Large Tall Boyand Toughest Cradles aroundWing Holders Tall boys Call free brochureCall today order 1-800-C RAD LE-0 Dealer inquires welcome2723530
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/09
Page Numbers: 102, 103, 104, 112, 114, 115
FREE FLIGHT DURATION INJUNS ARE COMING THE INJUNS ARE COMING Well /2A Injuns After quiet 30 years dominance Cox 1/2A engines market has suddenly exploded number offerings claim raised power levels over ageless Cox mainstays first serious challenger CS 049 China followed redanodized Shurikens BV Engines Indianapolis BV reorganized year ago now produces second-generation amber-anodized product under VE Enterprises label recenfly least couple Rus sian-made engines seeking export markets Aero sporttype engine prototypes originally distributed CS Another higherperformance power plant some interest ing innovative attributes VA 049 An information packet Dan Rutherford tells us VA engine product Val entine Aljeshin current member Russian FM Team Race F2C team pictured VA 049s quite light 34 grams 12 ounces complete glow head Since Cox TO 049 seems basis comparisons weighed received readout 45 grams close 16 ounces s interesting innovative points horizontally split crankcase held together two machine screws rear has threaded collet front end piston conrod attachment comes under heading didnt someone think before wrist pin retains small pistonlike externally threaded insert top end connecting rod assembly threaded bottom piston allows piston shimmed higher lower cylinder vary compression exhaust bypass timing Neato Shims instructions accompany engine tiny machine also incorporates newprocess AAN cylinder matching piston made high-silicon-content aluminum quoted selling price very reasonable $45 plus $5 shipping engine collectors will have fun fact will probably want least two assembled another torn downto show off its unique construction Cox lovers quietly crying beer just because new racing-type engines being thrust upon Toledo trade show Ron Sharpton showed Cox TO 049 claimed turned 27000 rpm Tornado 5 x 3 Magnum prop exterior engine standard interior different animal double ball-bearings much material ground away front bearing originally Futaba servo bearing rear bearing came Cox Conquest ground produce proper fits crankshaft case crankshaft retimed centerline hole enlarged other grinding revisions being made cylinder case also whopping 5A2-inchdiameter hole venturi GloBee 5RX plug used Pressurized fuel feed obviously must Ron gave credit engine revisions Bo Clinton Oak Hill Florida Great job Bo Jean Pallet provides preliminary information new Baldwin Mark II 049 061 may remember Fred Baldwin designer original red-anodized Shuriken engines accompanying photos reveal similarities Shurikens should understandable right Yep also red anodized have designer B emblem bypass original Shuriken sported BV current gold-anodized Shurilen carries VE machined onto bypass exterior However claims major differences Baldwin internal 102 Model Aviation views new Russian VA 049 rear-exhaust 1kA engine Weighs less ageless Cox TD 049 VA 049 features horizontally split crankcase adjustable-height piston Dan Rutherford photos Clockwise upper right CS 049 current VE Shuriken original DV Shuriken 049 TD 049 Column has details Bo Clintons highly modified TD 049 turns 27K Tornado 5-3 50% nitro Wow Baldwin Mk II 049 061 rear- side-exhaust engines have appearance original Shuriken differ internally prop also column topic J Pallet photo including incorporation ceramiccoated aluminum cylinder liner would think lighter-weight engine would resultand does Baldwin weighs 55 grams 194 ounces compared standard Shuriken 63 grams 22 ounces Availability price available writing Rumors Dale Kim again dab bling double-ball-bearing Cox derivative apparently serious about has Hoosier machine shop turning out new aluminum bar-stock crankcases house bearings Anyway its healthy feeling hear see new activity 1/2A engine field As know now AMA rules change proposal add 12A highperformance-engine class prevent millions Cox TD 049s becoming obsolete soundly defeated initial ballot AMA Free Flight Contest Board originally submitted proposal test waters speak mailbag rapidly filling concern traditional entry level event Cox-powered would destroyed megabuck invasion new racing-type engines Understand ably expert/progressive community did come up air until proposal saw official print status began getting equal amounts prose faction Since proposal has now soundly defeated suggest further pro-classdivision writings redirected neighborhood Contest Board member leaving out controversy altogether See works method madnessha Anyhow seems lostthere renewed efforts upgrade basic Cox TD others such mentioned above So suggest aforementioned indivi duals contacted directly information availability price performance data etc item have related just about total knowledge Listed no particular order CS Aero engines CS Engines 444 Guang Zhong Rd Shanghai China Shuriken engines Van Arsdall Enterprises Inc 1205 Country Club Rd Indianapolis IN 46234 VA engines Dan Rutherford 4705 237th Place SE Bothell WA 98021 Clinton/Cox Bo Clinton 251 Bissitt Bay Rd Oak Hill FL 32759 Baldwin Mk II Baldwin Competition Engines 1217 Country Club Rd Indianapolis IN 46234 New high-performance 1/2A props Note carbon-fiber prop shown photo Baldwin /2A engines result ongoing project Jean Pailet prop shown outgrowth static thrust tests Ive running various 1/2A-FlJ props number years described 1991 NFFS Symposium As may recall static thrust results showed old-reliable Cox 6 x 3 gray plastic producing highest static thrust readily available commercial props Later tests recentiy availa ble APCs Poti/Keck props still show September 1993 103 U Bryan Murphy six-year-old Indiana Jones returns columnists 75% Provincial 53 Zaic Yearbook backyard test glide TD 010 power Estes Transroc II Rocket Finder adaptable model finder well gun provides directional aid amplifies steady beep onboard unit Tell em Duration pointed direction months wish-books OT Model Supply MRL catalog Russian Fl B mechanisms model pans SHOW OFF THAT NEW PLANE Once youve used sturdy hardwood FLIGHT STAND youll never go flying again FITS ALL SIZES OF PLANES including Quarter Scale models padded cradles open 9 TWO TRAYS lower holds favorite flight box upper keeps starter transmitter etc within easy reach STABLE enough hold plane securely THE BEST PART folds compact 4x24x36 transport storage Use home flying field Shipped fuily assembled ready favorite finish Call prices info larger custom built sizes Cox 6 x 3 develops greatest static thrust single-blade Rocca props Italy recorded 16% greater static thrust Cox props very expensive carry significant weight penalty 19 grams vs six grams Cox due heavy counterweight required balance single blade So help good counsel Ron McBumett set out try develop two-bladed lightweight prop would outpull Cox hopefully equal better Mario Roccas great single-blader initial result shown accompanying photo carbon-fiber prop weighing five grams producing 13% static thrust Cox 6 x 3 just half-ounce less Rocca single-bladed prop photo shows carbon-fiber version also available fiberglass model yielded same performance results static thrust rig Prices new props $7 carbon-fiber version $6 fiberglass model available Acme Aero Composites 2265 Greenwood Road Rickreall OR 97371 word caution props shipped come out mold flashing removed requiring final finishing balancing Based static thrust measurements date think results well worth little bit extra effort required finish props 6 inches diameter 2/s inches pitch TD showed 500-rpm increase over Cox 6 x 3 Now know lot fliers think way go engine screaming itty-bitty little toothpick prop can say own cant measure high plane or anyone elses gets Ive never met anyone could accurately make measure ment can have measured static thrust measurements confirm long-standing belief bigger better props planes Thanks Jean sharing test results conclusions us Anyone wish equal time Model findersPafl IV still have few low-cost audio model-finder systems discuss before step up expensive electronic types want thank have sent notices unit descriptions photos actual samples review column con tributions have helpful appre ciated feedback readers has indicated intense interest take pause thank now rattle on. recently received surprise package David Comeau Concord Massachusetts contained two Crickets beeper-type systemsone intended free flight Continued page 112 104 Model Aviation YS 0 BOX 297 GRENADA CA 96038 916436-2563 Bandits 1 OClock PLANE VIDEO GIVES YOU LIBRARY OF VIDEOS ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF RADIO CONTROLLED AIRPLANES WITH EASY TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS NEW BUILDING ARF NEW Almoet Reedy Fly Airplane 2-HOUR VIDEO THAT WILL GIVE YOU ALL THE flPS AND TECHNIQUES TO GET YOU TO THE FLYING FIELD WITH WELL BUILT ARF $1995 shipping $600 foreign orders TECHNIOVES WITH FIBERGLASS 2-HOUR VIDEO ON ALL ASPECTS OF CONSTRUCTING FIBERGLASS FUSELAGES GLASSING IN FORMERS INSTALLING HATCHES AUGNING THE TAIL AND WING FILLING PIN HOLES PRIMING AND PAINTING $1995 shIppIng $600 foreIgn orders BUILDING IT RIGHT 2-2 HOUR VIDEOS SHOWING 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other RC similar Radio Shack do-it-yourself fabrication discussed Part II distinct difference operating procedure Both Davids systems have identical beeper circuit board layouts onoff slide switch battery power sources tailored FF RC use FF version lighter about 32 grams total uses Radio Shack N-size battery box 12-volt #23-144 electric cigarette lighter battery simple slide switch replaces toggle switch original Radio Shack system black-plastic-hulled beeper unit about /6 deep PA diameter two dia metrically opposed mounting lugs separ ate circuit board measures 5A6 x 1 assembled electronics give unit about depth slip-on 1 x 2 green vinyl circuit board dirt shield completes Cricket initially switched circuit nothing happened thought unit may have damaged during shipment battery deadso else fails should read instructions right Guess what April Fool Murphits supposed David built adjustable 5- 25-minute battery-saver delay feature emits steady initial tone switches intermittent beeper lathe Radio Shack unit swamp problem adjacent flying site prompted Davids interest model finder device suppose delay feature permits battery-saving pause allow time get boat water retrieve outof-bounds models Anyway its first system have looked incorporates programmable delay RC version similar standard nine-volt #23-533 Radio Shack battery shoots scales up 72 grams double weight free flight unit special on-off slide switch can replace normal radio receiver switch using time delay feature can essentially prevent model-locator system ever causing interference models RC receiver model Sounds like another good idea Although David too clear actual pricing Crickets got impression about $20 either FF RC unit can get specific details pricing availability David Comeau 44 Harrington Ave Concord MA 01742 too late photograph units before columns deadline will follow suitable foto next time am sure photo will make above explanation much easier follow final audio system secondgeneration commercial 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