FREE FLIGHT DURATION U II11tVAUSJ-z1 4ITTd flriryr FREE FLIGHT AT MUNCIE writing third week August Central Ohio Free Flight Club has just completed super two-day free flight contest AMA Muncie site south field recently mowed hay field north crossfield road being cut baled sale some keeper-of-farmanimals Peripheral fields planted corn last year now soybeans vice versa long north-south tree-infested fence line east old hog barns now renovated storage sheds long gone aid couple huge bulldozers ten days left before 93 AMA NATS/USOC promise AMA folks south side field will get another cutting prior five-day event site should very manicured accept chase bikes Anticipation great week free flight running high hereabouts Thanks folks AMA HQ being obliging readying fields best can can thing least problems again year Muncie getting better time passes rumors have no corn gets planted premises next season says aint no Santa Claus Racer Teny Rimerts recent quest locate plans Sal Taibis once-elusive Part VI Model Finder series reviews Ken Bauers Findit RF system complete Yagi antenna Onboard Tx units provided three battery options facilitate model applications Photos Airtek Nostalgia Gas-era Racer design has now completed full circle Plans located Arizonarelayed Bob Larsh Indianapolisfrom Sal obtained plans copy built model shown Sals silk-covered rendition powered Fox 35 Rocket 10 x 6 prop 40% nitro course must weigh least 35 ounces NFFS Nostalgia Gas legal Sal built-in 24O left thrust required about /16 power tab adjustment right-right power/glide pattern Flew right off workbench sez Sal Anyone interested plans should contact Bob Larsh 45 5 Whitcomb Avenue Indianapolis IN 46241 Aba Another successful ending lost found story Sal advised initially never built actual model just drew plans back early SOs couple friends built quite successful West Coast contest fields time Nostalgia Gas Engine Selection have following series articles FMA Florida Modelers Association newsletter regarding NFFS National Free Flight Society Nostalgia Gas-eligible engines paragraphs should interest Nos Gas buffs whether expert just getting-the-urge-to-indulge events particularly helpful comes choosing best eligible power plant least might prevent buying number different brands bench-testing just arrive best power unit also answers given some most-asked questions relative eligibility various engines glowplugs FMA bi-monthly newsletter ably edited Jim JuhI can obtained annual $7 fee nets six issues per year Jims address 22911 Ironwedge Dr Boca Raton FL 33433 Maybe send him large SASE will supply relative excerpts back issues rate primary articles Donald Hockaday followup Bob Larsh Chairman NFFS Nos Gas Rules Committee other comments other interested parties Hockaday article alone informative first noting Nos Gas events based r loading requirement specifies models must weigh minimum 100 ounces per cubic inch engine displacement 15 ounces 15 cubic inch displacement engine etc contrast SAM Society Antique Modelers Old-Timer events wing loading events eight ounces per square foot projected wing area Thus largerdisplacement engine being placed given Nos Gas design carries weight penalty engine displacement increases larger-size ignition engine SAM-eligible design does minimum weight based solely projected wing area Donald reminds us few hobby shops remain can advise pros cons Nos Gas era engines specimens must now obtained collectors swap meets other modelers few Nos Gas-eligible engines still being produced can hobby shop days Since almost missed 43 57 era free flight modeling himself has since collected number engine brands has evaluated recorded bench readings 106 Model Aviation Taibi elusive Racer design Spacer-type wing Pacer-type fuselage Power Fox 35 Rocket silk covered 35 ounces Rudy Calvo photo arriving following opinions part tests utilized 25% nitro fuel APC propsan 8 x 4 15 20 engines 9 x 4 20 30 10 x 3 30 40 sizes states can well simply staying K&B Greenhead series 09 15 201 23 29 35 45 notes 23 35C better pack 23 taching over 15000 rpm SOs-era Fox 29 35 control line Stunt engines still production powerful sizes very light says pick up 35 Combat Special may run across little lightweight Fox 15X sleeper discard compression shield recorded 17K rpm Cox 7 x 35 gray plastic prop None square-intake Foxes eligible Series 100 Veco engines favorite require lot bench running break-in rather new Donald rates 29R 35C desirable 19 29 31 35 sizes once manufactured ranks three-bolt case four-bolthead 29-32-35 Johnson engines preference 35C5 hard beat 16K 9 x 4 eligible OS Max III series engines top Donalds evaluation list Sizes tested 15 19 29and35 15 cranked out 155K 8 x 4 Red Blue Head glow McCoys usually rather inexpensive easy locate will surprise output department says Donald know Holland Hornet MK II preferred 1/2A engine capable 20K rpm 50% nitro figure rods breaking persist running fast Cox Black Widow next best bet Bob Larsh follows another article lauding Donalds findings adds additional expertise insight explains Enya engine dilemmas vintage series eligible also confirms GloBee button-head glow plugs ineligible Nos Gas competition back issues FMA April May 93 May/June 93 July/August 93 Its good readin Also send $2 plus 52 cents stamps Bob Larsh current copy NFFS Nos Gas Rules Book #5 address 45 South Whitcomb Avenue Indianapolis IN 46241 Model FindersPart VI recently caught article titled Tips using Radio Retrieval Systems SCATJER newsletterthe fine sophisticated publication Southern California Aero Team SCAT article authored Ken Bauer Airtek offers radio retrieval system specifically tailored needs free fighters calls system Findit abruptly states purpose product TOTAL PROJECTED FLIGHT SURFACE AREA Wing stabilizer shall exceed 202 square inches 13 square decimeters LENGTH Distance between propeller thrust bearing far edge stabilizer fin fuselage shall exceed projected wingspan CROSS-SECTION fuselage crosssection point maximum area shall least Length squared divided 150 13/150 WEIGHT Airframe weight shall least 175 ounces 50 grams per 100 square inched projected wing area ROG championship record flights rise-oft-ground no push article rather takes words out mouth successfully get out RF model finder system shall attempt relay major portion Kens article later date after have completed series noting readers what available commercial semi-commercial basis Kens ingenuity backed up degree electrical engineering about ten years experience designing miniature radio equipment noted aircraft manufacturer coupled intense interest free flight shakes out pretty impressive up-front credentials Ken offers Findit custom-built electronic product can made operate frequencies 150-224 MHz customer can pick frequency match other systems chooses Ken really prefers build-to-suit rather provide off-the-shelf product could result much 8-12 week delay receipt order occasionally finished units stock immediate shipment transmitter Tx built single circuit board measuring inches using surface-mounted electronic components resulting thickness about 3A6 inch Without its battery unit weighs about two grams Flight batteries power Tx come three distinct arrangements shown accompanying photo 1 1/2-inchdiameter three-volt lithium coin cell weighs four grams holder providing two milliwatts RF output about 48 hours battery life 2 8inch-diameter three-volt lithium coin cell seven grams holder providing 4 8 milliwatts RF output about seven days battery life 3 9-volt standard alkaline battery weighing 40 50 grams output 25-50 milliwatts about 7 days battery life Now would want use 40-50 gram battery might ask Well utilize battery nose weight Nordic glider get added power output premium suggests Ken three Tx arrangements shown less batteries accompanying photo battery holder may permanently attached circuit board 1 wires 2 3 permitting remote battery/holder location model facilitate on/off switch installation can stand small weight increase operating systems emit intermittent signal about second intervals picked up its mating receiver Rx Findit Rx enclosed 39 x 275 x 11 painted aluminum box extremely fine-tuned frequency intended Rx uses 9-volt alkaline battery its power source lasts about 24 hours flashing LED indicates remaining battery life preventing system failure field fine-tune gain control provided fine-tune control varies audio output unit produced signal received gain control used reduce signal strength nears model direction may determined built-in audio speaker provides tone output becomes strongest directional antenna pointed towards target signal speaker can bypassed plugging provided earpluguseful picking up very weak signals antenna three-element Yagi type 224 MHz elements about 24 inches long boom about 18 Continued page 127 January1994 107 RUBBER MOTOR WEIGHT No llmit TAKEOFF GEAR Model stands unassisted three points FF DurationlMurphy Continued page 107 antenna elements screw together quick field assembly attached Rx box easy-to-handle search unit Depending terrain lie model Tx power output etc effective range may vary about 100 yards 10 miles us duffers just remember RF signals very funny range department really need know whys wherefores just effective range can vary flight-toflight aware fact search Airtek Findit sold its units complete system last notice Tx $95 Rx $250 Yagi antenna $50 shipping $5-$10 depending components purchased As reviewed model finder systems would best make own contact supplier before sending money case address Airtek Ken Bauer 2306 Turquoise Circle Chino Hills CA 91709 Tel 909 393-1104 Tell em got initial scoop Admiral Moffett Trophy US Navy rigid airship Akron crashed 1933 during storm over Atlantic Ocean Among lost Chief Navys Bureau Aeronautics Admiral William Moffett Admiral Moffett awarded Congressional Medal Honor heroism Battle Vera Cruz during SpanishAmerican War received Distinguished Service medal WW served Chief US Navys Bureau Aeronautics 1923 until untimely death aboard Akron memory widow Jeanette Whitton Moffett beautiful three-foottall Admiral Moffett perpetual trophy created presented once-a-year model flying competition held ensuing US Nationals Most associate now-legendary Moffett trophy rubber power reality initial recipient young Philadelphian Maxwell Bassett won award gasolineengine-powered model Continued page 165 PRODUCTS FOR THE DI$CERMNG MODELER Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Pipes led Tuned PiDes * Headers uri Mufflers Expansion Mufflers * Helicopter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems Unsurpassed Wnrkmanshin h Performance wK five minutes can upgrade stan dard Futaba Airtronics servos ball bearing servos new EMS Ball Bearing Conversion Kit New casetopsareaccuratelymoldedofsupertough glass filled fuel-proof Celcon include top quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaft * Stops case top and/or plastic bushing wear * Prevents output gear shaft 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FREE FLIGHT DURATION U II11tVAUSJ-z1 4ITTd flriryr FREE FLIGHT AT MUNCIE writing third week August Central Ohio Free Flight Club has just completed super two-day free flight contest AMA Muncie site south field recently mowed hay field north crossfield road being cut baled sale some keeper-of-farmanimals Peripheral fields planted corn last year now soybeans vice versa long north-south tree-infested fence line east old hog barns now renovated storage sheds long gone aid couple huge bulldozers ten days left before 93 AMA NATS/USOC promise AMA folks south side field will get another cutting prior five-day event site should very manicured accept chase bikes Anticipation great week free flight running high hereabouts Thanks folks AMA HQ being obliging readying fields best can can thing least problems again year Muncie getting better time passes rumors have no corn gets planted premises next season says aint no Santa Claus Racer Teny Rimerts recent quest locate plans Sal Taibis once-elusive Part VI Model Finder series reviews Ken Bauers Findit RF system complete Yagi antenna Onboard Tx units provided three battery options facilitate model applications Photos Airtek Nostalgia Gas-era Racer design has now completed full circle Plans located Arizonarelayed Bob Larsh Indianapolisfrom Sal obtained plans copy built model shown Sals silk-covered rendition powered Fox 35 Rocket 10 x 6 prop 40% nitro course must weigh least 35 ounces NFFS Nostalgia Gas legal Sal built-in 24O left thrust required about /16 power tab adjustment right-right power/glide pattern Flew right off workbench sez Sal Anyone interested plans should contact Bob Larsh 45 5 Whitcomb Avenue Indianapolis IN 46241 Aba Another successful ending lost found story Sal advised initially never built actual model just drew plans back early SOs couple friends built quite successful West Coast contest fields time Nostalgia Gas Engine Selection have following series articles FMA Florida Modelers Association newsletter regarding NFFS National Free Flight Society Nostalgia Gas-eligible engines paragraphs should interest Nos Gas buffs whether expert just getting-the-urge-to-indulge events particularly helpful comes choosing best eligible power plant least might prevent buying number different brands bench-testing just arrive best power unit also answers given some most-asked questions relative eligibility various engines glowplugs FMA bi-monthly newsletter ably edited Jim JuhI can obtained annual $7 fee nets six issues per year Jims address 22911 Ironwedge Dr Boca Raton FL 33433 Maybe send him large SASE will supply relative excerpts back issues rate primary articles Donald Hockaday followup Bob Larsh Chairman NFFS Nos Gas Rules Committee other comments other interested parties Hockaday article alone informative first noting Nos Gas events based r loading requirement specifies models must weigh minimum 100 ounces per cubic inch engine displacement 15 ounces 15 cubic inch displacement engine etc contrast SAM Society Antique Modelers Old-Timer events wing loading events eight ounces per square foot projected wing area Thus largerdisplacement engine being placed given Nos Gas design carries weight penalty engine displacement increases larger-size ignition engine SAM-eligible design does minimum weight based solely projected wing area Donald reminds us few hobby shops remain can advise pros cons Nos Gas era engines specimens must now obtained collectors swap meets other modelers few Nos Gas-eligible engines still being produced can hobby shop days Since almost missed 43 57 era free flight modeling himself has since collected number engine brands has evaluated recorded bench readings 106 Model Aviation Taibi elusive Racer design Spacer-type wing Pacer-type fuselage Power Fox 35 Rocket silk covered 35 ounces Rudy Calvo photo arriving following opinions part tests utilized 25% nitro fuel APC propsan 8 x 4 15 20 engines 9 x 4 20 30 10 x 3 30 40 sizes states can well simply staying K&B Greenhead series 09 15 201 23 29 35 45 notes 23 35C better pack 23 taching over 15000 rpm SOs-era Fox 29 35 control line Stunt engines still production powerful sizes very light says pick up 35 Combat Special may run across little lightweight Fox 15X sleeper discard compression shield recorded 17K rpm Cox 7 x 35 gray plastic prop None square-intake Foxes eligible Series 100 Veco engines favorite require lot bench running break-in rather new Donald rates 29R 35C desirable 19 29 31 35 sizes once manufactured ranks three-bolt case four-bolthead 29-32-35 Johnson engines preference 35C5 hard beat 16K 9 x 4 eligible OS Max III series engines top Donalds evaluation list Sizes tested 15 19 29and35 15 cranked out 155K 8 x 4 Red Blue Head glow McCoys usually rather inexpensive easy locate will surprise output department says Donald know Holland Hornet MK II preferred 1/2A engine capable 20K rpm 50% nitro figure rods breaking persist running fast Cox Black Widow next best bet Bob Larsh follows another article lauding Donalds findings adds additional expertise insight explains Enya engine dilemmas vintage series eligible also confirms GloBee button-head glow plugs ineligible Nos Gas competition back issues FMA April May 93 May/June 93 July/August 93 Its good readin Also send $2 plus 52 cents stamps Bob Larsh current copy NFFS Nos Gas Rules Book #5 address 45 South Whitcomb Avenue Indianapolis IN 46241 Model FindersPart VI recently caught article titled Tips using Radio Retrieval Systems SCATJER newsletterthe fine sophisticated publication Southern California Aero Team SCAT article authored Ken Bauer Airtek offers radio retrieval system specifically tailored needs free fighters calls system Findit abruptly states purpose product TOTAL PROJECTED FLIGHT SURFACE AREA Wing stabilizer shall exceed 202 square inches 13 square decimeters LENGTH Distance between propeller thrust bearing far edge stabilizer fin fuselage shall exceed projected wingspan CROSS-SECTION fuselage crosssection point maximum area shall least Length squared divided 150 13/150 WEIGHT Airframe weight shall least 175 ounces 50 grams per 100 square inched projected wing area ROG championship record flights rise-oft-ground no push article rather takes words out mouth successfully get out RF model finder system shall attempt relay major portion Kens article later date after have completed series noting readers what available commercial semi-commercial basis Kens ingenuity backed up degree electrical engineering about ten years experience designing miniature radio equipment noted aircraft manufacturer coupled intense interest free flight shakes out pretty impressive up-front credentials Ken offers Findit custom-built electronic product can made operate frequencies 150-224 MHz customer can pick frequency match other systems chooses Ken really prefers build-to-suit rather provide off-the-shelf product could result much 8-12 week delay receipt order occasionally finished units stock immediate shipment transmitter Tx built single circuit board measuring inches using surface-mounted electronic components resulting thickness about 3A6 inch Without its battery unit weighs about two grams Flight batteries power Tx come three distinct arrangements shown accompanying photo 1 1/2-inchdiameter three-volt lithium coin cell weighs four grams holder providing two milliwatts RF output about 48 hours battery life 2 8inch-diameter three-volt lithium coin cell seven grams holder providing 4 8 milliwatts RF output about seven days battery life 3 9-volt standard alkaline battery weighing 40 50 grams output 25-50 milliwatts about 7 days battery life Now would want use 40-50 gram battery might ask Well utilize battery nose weight Nordic glider get added power output premium suggests Ken three Tx arrangements shown less batteries accompanying photo battery holder may permanently attached circuit board 1 wires 2 3 permitting remote battery/holder location model facilitate on/off switch installation can stand small weight increase operating systems emit intermittent signal about second intervals picked up its mating receiver Rx Findit Rx enclosed 39 x 275 x 11 painted aluminum box extremely fine-tuned frequency intended Rx uses 9-volt alkaline battery its power source lasts about 24 hours flashing LED indicates remaining battery life preventing system failure field fine-tune gain control provided fine-tune control varies audio output unit produced signal received gain control used reduce signal strength nears model direction may determined built-in audio speaker provides tone output becomes strongest directional antenna pointed towards target signal speaker can bypassed plugging provided earpluguseful picking up very weak signals antenna three-element Yagi type 224 MHz elements about 24 inches long boom about 18 Continued page 127 January1994 107 RUBBER MOTOR WEIGHT No llmit TAKEOFF GEAR Model stands unassisted three points FF DurationlMurphy Continued page 107 antenna elements screw together quick field assembly attached Rx box easy-to-handle search unit Depending terrain lie model Tx power output etc effective range may vary about 100 yards 10 miles us duffers just remember RF signals very funny range department really need know whys wherefores just effective range can vary flight-toflight aware fact search Airtek Findit sold its units complete system last notice Tx $95 Rx $250 Yagi antenna $50 shipping $5-$10 depending components purchased As reviewed model finder systems would best make own contact supplier before sending money case address Airtek Ken Bauer 2306 Turquoise Circle Chino Hills CA 91709 Tel 909 393-1104 Tell em got initial scoop Admiral Moffett Trophy US Navy rigid airship Akron crashed 1933 during storm over Atlantic Ocean Among lost Chief Navys Bureau Aeronautics Admiral William Moffett Admiral Moffett awarded Congressional Medal Honor heroism Battle Vera Cruz during SpanishAmerican War received Distinguished Service medal WW served Chief US Navys Bureau Aeronautics 1923 until untimely death aboard Akron memory widow Jeanette Whitton Moffett beautiful three-foottall Admiral Moffett perpetual trophy created presented once-a-year model flying competition held ensuing US Nationals Most associate now-legendary Moffett trophy rubber power reality initial recipient young Philadelphian Maxwell Bassett won award gasolineengine-powered model Continued page 165 PRODUCTS FOR THE DI$CERMNG MODELER Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Pipes led Tuned PiDes * Headers uri Mufflers Expansion Mufflers * Helicopter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems Unsurpassed Wnrkmanshin h Performance wK five minutes can upgrade stan dard Futaba Airtronics servos ball bearing servos new EMS Ball Bearing Conversion Kit New casetopsareaccuratelymoldedofsupertough glass filled fuel-proof Celcon include top quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaft * Stops case top and/or plastic bushing wear * Prevents output gear shaft shimmy * Reduces friction improves servo centering * Enhances performance airplanes boats & cars * Mandatory helicopter servos * Free output arm provided case top * Guaranteed against breakage year * pay $3995 $2995 BC-iFits FUTABA S28/S128 S38/S138 orS48/S148 Servos set 4$2595 C-2As above set I$695 -3Fits AIRTRONtCS 94102 Servos set 4$2595 -4As above set 1$695 tiiic-5Ball Bearing Only JR 501 507 RCDAPOLLO 05 10 FOCUS HS300 HS500 ACE330342 342HS TOWER TS-51 Servos set 4$1995 Add $3 00 shipping Handling orders 714 692-1393 Info Onlycalifornia Residents Add 775% Sales Tax 800 845-8978 Orders Only VISA MASTERCARD Accepted NW mzzwtm FEATURING UTEWEIGI4T EUT CONDUIT TUBING & QUICK LOCK ON FITtiNGS NO TOOLS 0 TARP INCLUDED l3/4ll OslO $95 $130 I lOslO $100 $135 BREAKDOWN MODEL Fits In Cars & can Shipped ups Add Amounla Below unit Price OslO & lOslO Flat 440 1314 & $45 II- 8x10 & lOxlO Peaked 435 t3141 & $45 111 10x20 Flat 464 t3/4 & $73 IP 10x20 Peaked 654 3I4 & $62 IP [VINCLDEfl l3/41I lO $80 $110 IlOslO $05 $116 P3JP3EP41FOF3F42FS 7a 3/4-6OO3/4-60034-6503/4-4003/4-5003/4-6S03/4-750 V-8001-8O01 9001 5001 000V-900 l-WOO P4LP4DPSFFOOT PAD F03FOLBUNGlE BALL 3/4-5O03/4-6503/47503/4-6503/4-6003/4-600640 P-9o01-000 1 10007501 800l-500 11 WE MAI*JFACTTJRE & STOO SEVER AL OTHER SYSTEMS & HAVE FILL LIIE OF ACCESEORIES ALL WITH THE VET5XR H Mu CALL FAX OR MAt US TO FIACE YOUR ORDER OR TO RECEIVE YCEJR FREE CATALOG January 1994 127 Yorba Linda IJA DAILY 4338 Austin Blvd Island Park NY 11558 516/431-4127 516/594-9881 lvi UPS DAILY POP UP CANOPIES $29900 loxlo LIGHTWEIGHT $39900 lOxlO HEAVYWEIGHT Sets Up Less 30 Secon No T00ls Requwed Other Sizes 8x8 lOxIS 10x20 SIG MANUFACTURING CO now imports complete line world record holding ROSSI aircraft marine helicopter race car engines includes full line parts accessories plus full time ROSSI REPAIR CENTER US SIG-imported ROSSI engines come full 90 day SIG WARRANTY against work manship manufacturing defects SIG MANUFACTURING CO INC . Montezuma IA 50171 PH 515-623-5154FAX 515-623-3922ToIl Free Orders 800-247-5008 CL Aerobatics/McMiIIan Continued page 152 Fas-Cal gained some acceptance because thin adhesive tends pull paint have replace make long story short began using Wallgreen generic all-purpose tape /2-inch thin plastic low-stick adhesive tape resembles Scotch brand pliable applied becomes almost invisible does affect control movement no catalog number tape blue card Wallgreen logo four $1 price right stuff really worked well us fight pipe wars props real weapon road better performance two APC props stock form viable 115 x 4 1225 x 375 tweaking glass carbon props way life Before continue let make clear modify props own risk must careful about integrity blades balance Im certain modify props manufacturers void responsibility already know FF DurationlMurphy Continued page 127 As competition rules day did specify type energy used powering formal competition models Mr Bassetts gasengine-powered entry permitted compete directly against traditional rubber-powered models era captured Moffett trophy coveted Stout Mulvihill awards year well Gas power set up separate entity 1934 Nationals Steady explosive interest gasoline-engine power plants followed pre-WW II years present day Meanwhile Moffett trophy presented total nine times before BATPLANE $4400 32 wing span 5 48 wing span 5 60 wing span 3-4 ch radio d Class Design s like rails ages instructions Applauded AMA Grand Opening Easy Build & Fly molded props can adjusted heating until blade becomes pliable repitching process sometimes art still pliable have grip blade twist chosen angle easy say much difficult Bill Werwage says always fresh fatigued will get frustrated have tried hot air hot water heat props Its difficult really control temperature direction hot air usually hair dryer heat gun recommended method boiling water provides consistent temperature allows dip blade want Gripping hot blade chief problem Holding hub pitch gauge block easy grasping other end inconvenient wide-jaw pliers messed up soft blade rag worked slowed down positioning blade cooled off rapidly Using bare hand same results because wait until could hold blade best quickest method arose out frustration right stove some kitchen hot gloves tried worked super could twist hold blade right out water Im sure coincidence repitching session went extremely fast give try ming casualty WW II Marvin Schmidt St Louis won 1934 becoming first win rubber model Vernon Boehle Indianapolis win 1935 would become first three Hoosiers awarded huge trophy Moffett rules permitted models proxy-flown should builders unable attend Bert Pond Peru Indiana would win 1936 flying New Zealander Vera Grays entry Jim Cahill Connersville Indiana captured honors 37 followed Canadian Roy Nelders first two wins 38 Roy would achieve second win 40 Ed Naudzius 39 winner sandwiched between Ray Beaumont would win final session 1941 before war clouds eliminated formal competition Only Wakefield event would GASPARIN NICROTECHNA C02 LINE OF ENGINES 011-83 BORE4mm STROKE6mm VOLUME0063cc WEIGHT10 grams RPMS2400 RUNNING TIME60 sec GM-120 BORE6mm STROKE6mm VOLUME012cc WEIGHT18 grams RPMS600-2400 RUNNING TIME . 60 sec GM-300 BORE8mm STROKE6mm VOLUME030cc WEIGHT28grams RPMS600-2400 RUNNING TIME . 90 sec S 5995 444 95 p $ 5995 GM-120 TWIN CYLINDER$ 8495 ARF & KITS AVAILABLE IMPORTED EXCLUSIVELY BY IfOflY CLU 800 525-7493 FAX-714 459-1780 DISTRIBUTED ALSO BY SIG MANUFACTURING PECK POLYMERS 5000 different22000 3-view drawings color FOTO-PAAKS including kOKU-FAN Antiques Military Civilian Helicopters Sailpianes Catalog/Guide $600Overseas $1200 Write Free Catalog Add $500 COD Custom Kit Cutters s Anyone Elses BORE2x5mm STROKE2x6mm VOLUME2x0 12cc WEIGHT2ograms RPMS6002400 RUNNING TIME . 60 sec PREDATOR $3995eT $6995ss%saF SOI@ OYY 55 S & HSpan 53 744 sqln 19-45I 46 o 4ch ht 355 lbs. 4 ch ht 35-45 lbs. 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FREE FLIGHT DURATION U II11tVAUSJ-z1 4ITTd flriryr FREE FLIGHT AT MUNCIE writing third week August Central Ohio Free Flight Club has just completed super two-day free flight contest AMA Muncie site south field recently mowed hay field north crossfield road being cut baled sale some keeper-of-farmanimals Peripheral fields planted corn last year now soybeans vice versa long north-south tree-infested fence line east old hog barns now renovated storage sheds long gone aid couple huge bulldozers ten days left before 93 AMA NATS/USOC promise AMA folks south side field will get another cutting prior five-day event site should very manicured accept chase bikes Anticipation great week free flight running high hereabouts Thanks folks AMA HQ being obliging readying fields best can can thing least problems again year Muncie getting better time passes rumors have no corn gets planted premises next season says aint no Santa Claus Racer Teny Rimerts recent quest locate plans Sal Taibis once-elusive Part VI Model Finder series reviews Ken Bauers Findit RF system complete Yagi antenna Onboard Tx units provided three battery options facilitate model applications Photos Airtek Nostalgia Gas-era Racer design has now completed full circle Plans located Arizonarelayed Bob Larsh Indianapolisfrom Sal obtained plans copy built model shown Sals silk-covered rendition powered Fox 35 Rocket 10 x 6 prop 40% nitro course must weigh least 35 ounces NFFS Nostalgia Gas legal Sal built-in 24O left thrust required about /16 power tab adjustment right-right power/glide pattern Flew right off workbench sez Sal Anyone interested plans should contact Bob Larsh 45 5 Whitcomb Avenue Indianapolis IN 46241 Aba Another successful ending lost found story Sal advised initially never built actual model just drew plans back early SOs couple friends built quite successful West Coast contest fields time Nostalgia Gas Engine Selection have following series articles FMA Florida Modelers Association newsletter regarding NFFS National Free Flight Society Nostalgia Gas-eligible engines paragraphs should interest Nos Gas buffs whether expert just getting-the-urge-to-indulge events particularly helpful comes choosing best eligible power plant least might prevent buying number different brands bench-testing just arrive best power unit also answers given some most-asked questions relative eligibility various engines glowplugs FMA bi-monthly newsletter ably edited Jim JuhI can obtained annual $7 fee nets six issues per year Jims address 22911 Ironwedge Dr Boca Raton FL 33433 Maybe send him large SASE will supply relative excerpts back issues rate primary articles Donald Hockaday followup Bob Larsh Chairman NFFS Nos Gas Rules Committee other comments other interested parties Hockaday article alone informative first noting Nos Gas events based r loading requirement specifies models must weigh minimum 100 ounces per cubic inch engine displacement 15 ounces 15 cubic inch displacement engine etc contrast SAM Society Antique Modelers Old-Timer events wing loading events eight ounces per square foot projected wing area Thus largerdisplacement engine being placed given Nos Gas design carries weight penalty engine displacement increases larger-size ignition engine SAM-eligible design does minimum weight based solely projected wing area Donald reminds us few hobby shops remain can advise pros cons Nos Gas era engines specimens must now obtained collectors swap meets other modelers few Nos Gas-eligible engines still being produced can hobby shop days Since almost missed 43 57 era free flight modeling himself has since collected number engine brands has evaluated recorded bench readings 106 Model Aviation Taibi elusive Racer design Spacer-type wing Pacer-type fuselage Power Fox 35 Rocket silk covered 35 ounces Rudy Calvo photo arriving following opinions part tests utilized 25% nitro fuel APC propsan 8 x 4 15 20 engines 9 x 4 20 30 10 x 3 30 40 sizes states can well simply staying K&B Greenhead series 09 15 201 23 29 35 45 notes 23 35C better pack 23 taching over 15000 rpm SOs-era Fox 29 35 control line Stunt engines still production powerful sizes very light says pick up 35 Combat Special may run across little lightweight Fox 15X sleeper discard compression shield recorded 17K rpm Cox 7 x 35 gray plastic prop None square-intake Foxes eligible Series 100 Veco engines favorite require lot bench running break-in rather new Donald rates 29R 35C desirable 19 29 31 35 sizes once manufactured ranks three-bolt case four-bolthead 29-32-35 Johnson engines preference 35C5 hard beat 16K 9 x 4 eligible OS Max III series engines top Donalds evaluation list Sizes tested 15 19 29and35 15 cranked out 155K 8 x 4 Red Blue Head glow McCoys usually rather inexpensive easy locate will surprise output department says Donald know Holland Hornet MK II preferred 1/2A engine capable 20K rpm 50% nitro figure rods breaking persist running fast Cox Black Widow next best bet Bob Larsh follows another article lauding Donalds findings adds additional expertise insight explains Enya engine dilemmas vintage series eligible also confirms GloBee button-head glow plugs ineligible Nos Gas competition back issues FMA April May 93 May/June 93 July/August 93 Its good readin Also send $2 plus 52 cents stamps Bob Larsh current copy NFFS Nos Gas Rules Book #5 address 45 South Whitcomb Avenue Indianapolis IN 46241 Model FindersPart VI recently caught article titled Tips using Radio Retrieval Systems SCATJER newsletterthe fine sophisticated publication Southern California Aero Team SCAT article authored Ken Bauer Airtek offers radio retrieval system specifically tailored needs free fighters calls system Findit abruptly states purpose product TOTAL PROJECTED FLIGHT SURFACE AREA Wing stabilizer shall exceed 202 square inches 13 square decimeters LENGTH Distance between propeller thrust bearing far edge stabilizer fin fuselage shall exceed projected wingspan CROSS-SECTION fuselage crosssection point maximum area shall least Length squared divided 150 13/150 WEIGHT Airframe weight shall least 175 ounces 50 grams per 100 square inched projected wing area ROG championship record flights rise-oft-ground no push article rather takes words out mouth successfully get out RF model finder system shall attempt relay major portion Kens article later date after have completed series noting readers what available commercial semi-commercial basis Kens ingenuity backed up degree electrical engineering about ten years experience designing miniature radio equipment noted aircraft manufacturer coupled intense interest free flight shakes out pretty impressive up-front credentials Ken offers Findit custom-built electronic product can made operate frequencies 150-224 MHz customer can pick frequency match other systems chooses Ken really prefers build-to-suit rather provide off-the-shelf product could result much 8-12 week delay receipt order occasionally finished units stock immediate shipment transmitter Tx built single circuit board measuring inches using surface-mounted electronic components resulting thickness about 3A6 inch Without its battery unit weighs about two grams Flight batteries power Tx come three distinct arrangements shown accompanying photo 1 1/2-inchdiameter three-volt lithium coin cell weighs four grams holder providing two milliwatts RF output about 48 hours battery life 2 8inch-diameter three-volt lithium coin cell seven grams holder providing 4 8 milliwatts RF output about seven days battery life 3 9-volt standard alkaline battery weighing 40 50 grams output 25-50 milliwatts about 7 days battery life Now would want use 40-50 gram battery might ask Well utilize battery nose weight Nordic glider get added power output premium suggests Ken three Tx arrangements shown less batteries accompanying photo battery holder may permanently attached circuit board 1 wires 2 3 permitting remote battery/holder location model facilitate on/off switch installation can stand small weight increase operating systems emit intermittent signal about second intervals picked up its mating receiver Rx Findit Rx enclosed 39 x 275 x 11 painted aluminum box extremely fine-tuned frequency intended Rx uses 9-volt alkaline battery its power source lasts about 24 hours flashing LED indicates remaining battery life preventing system failure field fine-tune gain control provided fine-tune control varies audio output unit produced signal received gain control used reduce signal strength nears model direction may determined built-in audio speaker provides tone output becomes strongest directional antenna pointed towards target signal speaker can bypassed plugging provided earpluguseful picking up very weak signals antenna three-element Yagi type 224 MHz elements about 24 inches long boom about 18 Continued page 127 January1994 107 RUBBER MOTOR WEIGHT No llmit TAKEOFF GEAR Model stands unassisted three points FF DurationlMurphy Continued page 107 antenna elements screw together quick field assembly attached Rx box easy-to-handle search unit Depending terrain lie model Tx power output etc effective range may vary about 100 yards 10 miles us duffers just remember RF signals very funny range department really need know whys wherefores just effective range can vary flight-toflight aware fact search Airtek Findit sold its units complete system last notice Tx $95 Rx $250 Yagi antenna $50 shipping $5-$10 depending components purchased As reviewed model finder systems would best make own contact supplier before sending money case address Airtek Ken Bauer 2306 Turquoise Circle Chino Hills CA 91709 Tel 909 393-1104 Tell em got initial scoop Admiral Moffett Trophy US Navy rigid airship Akron crashed 1933 during storm over Atlantic Ocean Among lost Chief Navys Bureau Aeronautics Admiral William Moffett Admiral Moffett awarded Congressional Medal Honor heroism Battle Vera Cruz during SpanishAmerican War received Distinguished Service medal WW served Chief US Navys Bureau Aeronautics 1923 until untimely death aboard Akron memory widow Jeanette Whitton Moffett beautiful three-foottall Admiral Moffett perpetual trophy created presented once-a-year model flying competition held ensuing US Nationals Most associate now-legendary Moffett trophy rubber power reality initial recipient young Philadelphian Maxwell Bassett won award gasolineengine-powered model Continued page 165 PRODUCTS FOR THE DI$CERMNG MODELER Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Pipes led Tuned PiDes * Headers uri Mufflers Expansion Mufflers * Helicopter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems Unsurpassed Wnrkmanshin h Performance wK five minutes can upgrade stan dard Futaba Airtronics servos ball bearing servos new EMS Ball Bearing Conversion Kit New casetopsareaccuratelymoldedofsupertough glass filled fuel-proof Celcon include top quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaft * Stops case top and/or plastic bushing wear * Prevents output gear shaft shimmy * Reduces friction improves servo centering * Enhances performance airplanes boats & cars * Mandatory helicopter servos * Free output arm provided case top * Guaranteed against breakage year * pay $3995 $2995 BC-iFits FUTABA S28/S128 S38/S138 orS48/S148 Servos set 4$2595 C-2As above set I$695 -3Fits AIRTRONtCS 94102 Servos set 4$2595 -4As above set 1$695 tiiic-5Ball Bearing Only JR 501 507 RCDAPOLLO 05 10 FOCUS HS300 HS500 ACE330342 342HS TOWER TS-51 Servos set 4$1995 Add $3 00 shipping Handling orders 714 692-1393 Info Onlycalifornia Residents Add 775% Sales Tax 800 845-8978 Orders Only VISA MASTERCARD Accepted NW mzzwtm FEATURING UTEWEIGI4T EUT CONDUIT TUBING & QUICK LOCK ON FITtiNGS NO TOOLS 0 TARP INCLUDED l3/4ll OslO $95 $130 I lOslO $100 $135 BREAKDOWN MODEL Fits In Cars & can Shipped ups Add Amounla Below unit Price OslO & lOslO Flat 440 1314 & $45 II- 8x10 & lOxlO Peaked 435 t3141 & $45 111 10x20 Flat 464 t3/4 & $73 IP 10x20 Peaked 654 3I4 & $62 IP [VINCLDEfl l3/41I lO $80 $110 IlOslO $05 $116 P3JP3EP41FOF3F42FS 7a 3/4-6OO3/4-60034-6503/4-4003/4-5003/4-6S03/4-750 V-8001-8O01 9001 5001 000V-900 l-WOO P4LP4DPSFFOOT PAD F03FOLBUNGlE BALL 3/4-5O03/4-6503/47503/4-6503/4-6003/4-600640 P-9o01-000 1 10007501 800l-500 11 WE MAI*JFACTTJRE & STOO SEVER AL OTHER SYSTEMS & HAVE FILL LIIE OF ACCESEORIES ALL WITH THE VET5XR H Mu CALL FAX OR MAt US TO FIACE YOUR ORDER OR TO RECEIVE YCEJR FREE CATALOG January 1994 127 Yorba Linda IJA DAILY 4338 Austin Blvd Island Park NY 11558 516/431-4127 516/594-9881 lvi UPS DAILY POP UP CANOPIES $29900 loxlo LIGHTWEIGHT $39900 lOxlO HEAVYWEIGHT Sets Up Less 30 Secon No T00ls Requwed Other Sizes 8x8 lOxIS 10x20 SIG MANUFACTURING CO now imports complete line world record holding ROSSI aircraft marine helicopter race car engines includes full line parts accessories plus full time ROSSI REPAIR CENTER US SIG-imported ROSSI engines come full 90 day SIG WARRANTY against work manship manufacturing defects SIG MANUFACTURING CO INC . Montezuma IA 50171 PH 515-623-5154FAX 515-623-3922ToIl Free Orders 800-247-5008 CL Aerobatics/McMiIIan Continued page 152 Fas-Cal gained some acceptance because thin adhesive tends pull paint have replace make long story short began using Wallgreen generic all-purpose tape /2-inch thin plastic low-stick adhesive tape resembles Scotch brand pliable applied becomes almost invisible does affect control movement no catalog number tape blue card Wallgreen logo four $1 price right stuff really worked well us fight pipe wars props real weapon road better performance two APC props stock form viable 115 x 4 1225 x 375 tweaking glass carbon props way life Before continue let make clear modify props own risk must careful about integrity blades balance Im certain modify props manufacturers void responsibility already know FF DurationlMurphy Continued page 127 As competition rules day did specify type energy used powering formal competition models Mr Bassetts gasengine-powered entry permitted compete directly against traditional rubber-powered models era captured Moffett trophy coveted Stout Mulvihill awards year well Gas power set up separate entity 1934 Nationals Steady explosive interest gasoline-engine power plants followed pre-WW II years present day Meanwhile Moffett trophy presented total nine times before BATPLANE $4400 32 wing span 5 48 wing span 5 60 wing span 3-4 ch radio d Class Design s like rails ages instructions Applauded AMA Grand Opening Easy Build & Fly molded props can adjusted heating until blade becomes pliable repitching process sometimes art still pliable have grip blade twist chosen angle easy say much difficult Bill Werwage says always fresh fatigued will get frustrated have tried hot air hot water heat props Its difficult really control temperature direction hot air usually hair dryer heat gun recommended method boiling water provides consistent temperature allows dip blade want Gripping hot blade chief problem Holding hub pitch gauge block easy grasping other end inconvenient wide-jaw pliers messed up soft blade rag worked slowed down positioning blade cooled off rapidly Using bare hand same results because wait until could hold blade best quickest method arose out frustration right stove some kitchen hot gloves tried worked super could twist hold blade right out water Im sure coincidence repitching session went extremely fast give try ming casualty WW II Marvin Schmidt St Louis won 1934 becoming first win rubber model Vernon Boehle Indianapolis win 1935 would become first three Hoosiers awarded huge trophy Moffett rules permitted models proxy-flown should builders unable attend Bert Pond Peru Indiana would win 1936 flying New Zealander Vera Grays entry Jim Cahill Connersville Indiana captured honors 37 followed Canadian Roy Nelders first two wins 38 Roy would achieve second win 40 Ed Naudzius 39 winner sandwiched between Ray Beaumont would win final session 1941 before war clouds eliminated formal competition Only Wakefield event would GASPARIN NICROTECHNA C02 LINE OF ENGINES 011-83 BORE4mm STROKE6mm VOLUME0063cc WEIGHT10 grams RPMS2400 RUNNING TIME60 sec GM-120 BORE6mm STROKE6mm VOLUME012cc WEIGHT18 grams RPMS600-2400 RUNNING TIME . 60 sec GM-300 BORE8mm STROKE6mm VOLUME030cc WEIGHT28grams RPMS600-2400 RUNNING TIME . 90 sec S 5995 444 95 p $ 5995 GM-120 TWIN CYLINDER$ 8495 ARF & KITS AVAILABLE IMPORTED EXCLUSIVELY BY IfOflY CLU 800 525-7493 FAX-714 459-1780 DISTRIBUTED ALSO BY SIG MANUFACTURING PECK POLYMERS 5000 different22000 3-view drawings color FOTO-PAAKS including kOKU-FAN Antiques Military Civilian Helicopters Sailpianes Catalog/Guide $600Overseas $1200 Write Free Catalog Add $500 COD Custom Kit Cutters s Anyone Elses BORE2x5mm STROKE2x6mm VOLUME2x0 12cc WEIGHT2ograms RPMS6002400 RUNNING TIME . 60 sec PREDATOR $3995eT $6995ss%saF SOI@ OYY 55 S & HSpan 53 744 sqln 19-45I 46 o 4ch ht 355 lbs. 4 ch ht 35-45 lbs. As docile ke Off cellent h peedj Radio Span48EngjPerformsnceveIssablea5low&hi trainer 40 loops per mm Edge Rates available 1/4 ScaleE unlimited rolls Incredible maneuverabUity JanUary1994 165 qm Orders Call 1-800-645-KITSts M information call 609-448-1122oI17Oces POBox77lTO GENERIX East WIndsor NJ 08520~orda GATOR $35 &H1 Span 38Area38Osqn.Fag 15-30 cIjo 3ehWeught 2-3 lbs Kit builds wo plsnesSimple &essy buildEssy Fly100nphCcntest wmnerIf want win fly GatorI SPECIALIST IN CUSTOM COX TEE DEE & REED ENGINES 020S 049S 051S 074S & 09S ALL CUSTOM & STOCK PARTS AVAILABLE INfliViflhlAl V COMPETITION ACUsuHItzs RACING WHEELS KLOTZ OIL CARBON FIBER SOLID LINES ALL KINDS OF TUBING THREE BRANDS OF GLOW PLUGS HARD-TO-FIND HARDWARE OLD TIMER SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS NGK & STITF SPARK PLUGS SILK 8 COLORS QUALITY DOPE BRUSHES 5 & 7 LOOP 114 RUBBERBANDS TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS RESISTOR HIGH TENSION LEADS 1/2A TEXACO PLAYBOY SR KIT 1/2A TEXACO ENGINES & PARTS RUBBER POWER KITS PROPS TISSUE AND OTHER SUPPLIES CYANOACRYLATES & EPOXIES ORDER BY MAIL OR PHONE 619 728-4365 SORRY NO COD VISA & MASTERCARD WELCOME MINIMUM MERCHANDISE ORDER $1000 SHIPPING HANDLING AND INSURANCE FEE $395 STOCK ORDERS SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS show signs instant revival basis postwar international outdoor rubber-powered competition Mulvihill logo would eventually replace AMAs Unlimited Rubber event years later Stout Moffett competitions seemed destined become merely legends yesteryear However due primary efforts Jim Bennett St Louis Moffett trophy has now restored its original luster beauty Moffett event competition has renewed 1992 Bob Bienenstein added name 10th Moffett trophy recipient competition staged during USOC 1992 another name shall inscribed hallowed award 93 NATS/USOC competition beheld first week September Editor r note Bienenstein won again 1993 So heres chance become immortal guys Compete gorgeous Admiral Moffett trophy 94 competition building own entry Unlike vintage events offered SAM 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FREE FLIGHT DURATION U II11tVAUSJ-z1 4ITTd flriryr FREE FLIGHT AT MUNCIE writing third week August Central Ohio Free Flight Club has just completed super two-day free flight contest AMA Muncie site south field recently mowed hay field north crossfield road being cut baled sale some keeper-of-farmanimals Peripheral fields planted corn last year now soybeans vice versa long north-south tree-infested fence line east old hog barns now renovated storage sheds long gone aid couple huge bulldozers ten days left before 93 AMA NATS/USOC promise AMA folks south side field will get another cutting prior five-day event site should very manicured accept chase bikes Anticipation great week free flight running high hereabouts Thanks folks AMA HQ being obliging readying fields best can can thing least problems again year Muncie getting better time passes rumors have no corn gets planted premises next season says aint no Santa Claus Racer Teny Rimerts recent quest locate plans Sal Taibis once-elusive Part VI Model Finder series reviews Ken Bauers Findit RF system complete Yagi antenna Onboard Tx units provided three battery options facilitate model applications Photos Airtek Nostalgia Gas-era Racer design has now completed full circle Plans located Arizonarelayed Bob Larsh Indianapolisfrom Sal obtained plans copy built model shown Sals silk-covered rendition powered Fox 35 Rocket 10 x 6 prop 40% nitro course must weigh least 35 ounces NFFS Nostalgia Gas legal Sal built-in 24O left thrust required about /16 power tab adjustment right-right power/glide pattern Flew right off workbench sez Sal Anyone interested plans should contact Bob Larsh 45 5 Whitcomb Avenue Indianapolis IN 46241 Aba Another successful ending lost found story Sal advised initially never built actual model just drew plans back early SOs couple friends built quite successful West Coast contest fields time Nostalgia Gas Engine Selection have following series articles FMA Florida Modelers Association newsletter regarding NFFS National Free Flight Society Nostalgia Gas-eligible engines paragraphs should interest Nos Gas buffs whether expert just getting-the-urge-to-indulge events particularly helpful comes choosing best eligible power plant least might prevent buying number different brands bench-testing just arrive best power unit also answers given some most-asked questions relative eligibility various engines glowplugs FMA bi-monthly newsletter ably edited Jim JuhI can obtained annual $7 fee nets six issues per year Jims address 22911 Ironwedge Dr Boca Raton FL 33433 Maybe send him large SASE will supply relative excerpts back issues rate primary articles Donald Hockaday followup Bob Larsh Chairman NFFS Nos Gas Rules Committee other comments other interested parties Hockaday article alone informative first noting Nos Gas events based r loading requirement specifies models must weigh minimum 100 ounces per cubic inch engine displacement 15 ounces 15 cubic inch displacement engine etc contrast SAM Society Antique Modelers Old-Timer events wing loading events eight ounces per square foot projected wing area Thus largerdisplacement engine being placed given Nos Gas design carries weight penalty engine displacement increases larger-size ignition engine SAM-eligible design does minimum weight based solely projected wing area Donald reminds us few hobby shops remain can advise pros cons Nos Gas era engines specimens must now obtained collectors swap meets other modelers few Nos Gas-eligible engines still being produced can hobby shop days Since almost missed 43 57 era free flight modeling himself has since collected number engine brands has evaluated recorded bench readings 106 Model Aviation Taibi elusive Racer design Spacer-type wing Pacer-type fuselage Power Fox 35 Rocket silk covered 35 ounces Rudy Calvo photo arriving following opinions part tests utilized 25% nitro fuel APC propsan 8 x 4 15 20 engines 9 x 4 20 30 10 x 3 30 40 sizes states can well simply staying K&B Greenhead series 09 15 201 23 29 35 45 notes 23 35C better pack 23 taching over 15000 rpm SOs-era Fox 29 35 control line Stunt engines still production powerful sizes very light says pick up 35 Combat Special may run across little lightweight Fox 15X sleeper discard compression shield recorded 17K rpm Cox 7 x 35 gray plastic prop None square-intake Foxes eligible Series 100 Veco engines favorite require lot bench running break-in rather new Donald rates 29R 35C desirable 19 29 31 35 sizes once manufactured ranks three-bolt case four-bolthead 29-32-35 Johnson engines preference 35C5 hard beat 16K 9 x 4 eligible OS Max III series engines top Donalds evaluation list Sizes tested 15 19 29and35 15 cranked out 155K 8 x 4 Red Blue Head glow McCoys usually rather inexpensive easy locate will surprise output department says Donald know Holland Hornet MK II preferred 1/2A engine capable 20K rpm 50% nitro figure rods breaking persist running fast Cox Black Widow next best bet Bob Larsh follows another article lauding Donalds findings adds additional expertise insight explains Enya engine dilemmas vintage series eligible also confirms GloBee button-head glow plugs ineligible Nos Gas competition back issues FMA April May 93 May/June 93 July/August 93 Its good readin Also send $2 plus 52 cents stamps Bob Larsh current copy NFFS Nos Gas Rules Book #5 address 45 South Whitcomb Avenue Indianapolis IN 46241 Model FindersPart VI recently caught article titled Tips using Radio Retrieval Systems SCATJER newsletterthe fine sophisticated publication Southern California Aero Team SCAT article authored Ken Bauer Airtek offers radio retrieval system specifically tailored needs free fighters calls system Findit abruptly states purpose product TOTAL PROJECTED FLIGHT SURFACE AREA Wing stabilizer shall exceed 202 square inches 13 square decimeters LENGTH Distance between propeller thrust bearing far edge stabilizer fin fuselage shall exceed projected wingspan CROSS-SECTION fuselage crosssection point maximum area shall least Length squared divided 150 13/150 WEIGHT Airframe weight shall least 175 ounces 50 grams per 100 square inched projected wing area ROG championship record flights rise-oft-ground no push article rather takes words out mouth successfully get out RF model finder system shall attempt relay major portion Kens article later date after have completed series noting readers what available commercial semi-commercial basis Kens ingenuity backed up degree electrical engineering about ten years experience designing miniature radio equipment noted aircraft manufacturer coupled intense interest free flight shakes out pretty impressive up-front credentials Ken offers Findit custom-built electronic product can made operate frequencies 150-224 MHz customer can pick frequency match other systems chooses Ken really prefers build-to-suit rather provide off-the-shelf product could result much 8-12 week delay receipt order occasionally finished units stock immediate shipment transmitter Tx built single circuit board measuring inches using surface-mounted electronic components resulting thickness about 3A6 inch Without its battery unit weighs about two grams Flight batteries power Tx come three distinct arrangements shown accompanying photo 1 1/2-inchdiameter three-volt lithium coin cell weighs four grams holder providing two milliwatts RF output about 48 hours battery life 2 8inch-diameter three-volt lithium coin cell seven grams holder providing 4 8 milliwatts RF output about seven days battery life 3 9-volt standard alkaline battery weighing 40 50 grams output 25-50 milliwatts about 7 days battery life Now would want use 40-50 gram battery might ask Well utilize battery nose weight Nordic glider get added power output premium suggests Ken three Tx arrangements shown less batteries accompanying photo battery holder may permanently attached circuit board 1 wires 2 3 permitting remote battery/holder location model facilitate on/off switch installation can stand small weight increase operating systems emit intermittent signal about second intervals picked up its mating receiver Rx Findit Rx enclosed 39 x 275 x 11 painted aluminum box extremely fine-tuned frequency intended Rx uses 9-volt alkaline battery its power source lasts about 24 hours flashing LED indicates remaining battery life preventing system failure field fine-tune gain control provided fine-tune control varies audio output unit produced signal received gain control used reduce signal strength nears model direction may determined built-in audio speaker provides tone output becomes strongest directional antenna pointed towards target signal speaker can bypassed plugging provided earpluguseful picking up very weak signals antenna three-element Yagi type 224 MHz elements about 24 inches long boom about 18 Continued page 127 January1994 107 RUBBER MOTOR WEIGHT No llmit TAKEOFF GEAR Model stands unassisted three points FF DurationlMurphy Continued page 107 antenna elements screw together quick field assembly attached Rx box easy-to-handle search unit Depending terrain lie model Tx power output etc effective range may vary about 100 yards 10 miles us duffers just remember RF signals very funny range department really need know whys wherefores just effective range can vary flight-toflight aware fact search Airtek Findit sold its units complete system last notice Tx $95 Rx $250 Yagi antenna $50 shipping $5-$10 depending components purchased As reviewed model finder systems would best make own contact supplier before sending money case address Airtek Ken Bauer 2306 Turquoise Circle Chino Hills CA 91709 Tel 909 393-1104 Tell em got initial scoop Admiral Moffett Trophy US Navy rigid airship Akron crashed 1933 during storm over Atlantic Ocean Among lost Chief Navys Bureau Aeronautics Admiral William Moffett Admiral Moffett awarded Congressional Medal Honor heroism Battle Vera Cruz during SpanishAmerican War received Distinguished Service medal WW served Chief US Navys Bureau Aeronautics 1923 until untimely death aboard Akron memory widow Jeanette Whitton Moffett beautiful three-foottall Admiral Moffett perpetual trophy created presented once-a-year model flying competition held ensuing US Nationals Most associate now-legendary Moffett trophy rubber power reality initial recipient young Philadelphian Maxwell Bassett won award gasolineengine-powered model Continued page 165 PRODUCTS FOR THE DI$CERMNG MODELER Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Pipes led Tuned PiDes * Headers uri Mufflers Expansion Mufflers * Helicopter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems Unsurpassed Wnrkmanshin h Performance wK five minutes can upgrade stan dard Futaba Airtronics servos ball bearing servos new EMS Ball Bearing Conversion Kit New casetopsareaccuratelymoldedofsupertough glass filled fuel-proof Celcon include top quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaft * Stops case top and/or plastic bushing wear * Prevents output gear shaft 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$80 $110 IlOslO $05 $116 P3JP3EP41FOF3F42FS 7a 3/4-6OO3/4-60034-6503/4-4003/4-5003/4-6S03/4-750 V-8001-8O01 9001 5001 000V-900 l-WOO P4LP4DPSFFOOT PAD F03FOLBUNGlE BALL 3/4-5O03/4-6503/47503/4-6503/4-6003/4-600640 P-9o01-000 1 10007501 800l-500 11 WE MAI*JFACTTJRE & STOO SEVER AL OTHER SYSTEMS & HAVE FILL LIIE OF ACCESEORIES ALL WITH THE VET5XR H Mu CALL FAX OR MAt US TO FIACE YOUR ORDER OR TO RECEIVE YCEJR FREE CATALOG January 1994 127 Yorba Linda IJA DAILY 4338 Austin Blvd Island Park NY 11558 516/431-4127 516/594-9881 lvi UPS DAILY POP UP CANOPIES $29900 loxlo LIGHTWEIGHT $39900 lOxlO HEAVYWEIGHT Sets Up Less 30 Secon No T00ls Requwed Other Sizes 8x8 lOxIS 10x20 SIG MANUFACTURING CO now imports complete line world record holding ROSSI aircraft marine helicopter race car engines includes full line parts accessories plus full time ROSSI REPAIR CENTER US SIG-imported ROSSI engines come full 90 day SIG WARRANTY against work manship manufacturing defects SIG MANUFACTURING CO INC . Montezuma IA 50171 PH 515-623-5154FAX 515-623-3922ToIl Free Orders 800-247-5008 CL Aerobatics/McMiIIan Continued page 152 Fas-Cal gained some acceptance because thin adhesive tends pull paint have replace make long story short began using Wallgreen generic all-purpose tape /2-inch thin plastic low-stick adhesive tape resembles Scotch brand pliable applied becomes almost invisible does affect control movement no catalog number tape blue card Wallgreen logo four $1 price right stuff really worked well us fight pipe wars props real weapon road better performance two APC props stock form viable 115 x 4 1225 x 375 tweaking glass carbon props way life Before continue let make clear modify props own risk must careful about integrity blades balance Im certain modify props manufacturers void responsibility already know FF DurationlMurphy Continued page 127 As competition rules day did specify type energy used powering formal competition models Mr Bassetts gasengine-powered entry permitted compete directly against traditional rubber-powered models era captured Moffett trophy coveted Stout Mulvihill awards year well Gas power set up separate entity 1934 Nationals Steady explosive interest gasoline-engine power plants followed pre-WW II years present day Meanwhile Moffett trophy presented total nine times before BATPLANE $4400 32 wing span 5 48 wing span 5 60 wing span 3-4 ch radio d Class Design s like rails ages instructions Applauded AMA Grand Opening Easy Build & Fly molded props can adjusted heating until blade becomes pliable repitching process sometimes art still pliable have grip blade twist chosen angle easy say much difficult Bill Werwage says always fresh fatigued will get frustrated have tried hot air hot water heat props Its difficult really control temperature direction hot air usually hair dryer heat gun recommended method boiling water provides consistent temperature allows dip blade want Gripping hot blade chief problem Holding hub pitch gauge block easy grasping other end inconvenient wide-jaw pliers messed up soft blade rag worked slowed down positioning blade cooled off rapidly Using bare hand same results because wait until could hold blade best quickest method arose out frustration right stove some kitchen hot gloves tried worked super could twist hold blade right out water Im sure coincidence repitching session went extremely fast give try ming casualty WW II Marvin Schmidt St Louis won 1934 becoming first win rubber model Vernon Boehle Indianapolis win 1935 would become first three Hoosiers awarded huge trophy Moffett rules permitted models proxy-flown should builders unable attend Bert Pond Peru Indiana would win 1936 flying New Zealander Vera Grays entry Jim Cahill Connersville Indiana captured honors 37 followed Canadian Roy Nelders first two wins 38 Roy would achieve second win 40 Ed Naudzius 39 winner sandwiched between Ray Beaumont would win final session 1941 before war clouds eliminated formal competition Only Wakefield event would GASPARIN NICROTECHNA C02 LINE OF ENGINES 011-83 BORE4mm STROKE6mm VOLUME0063cc WEIGHT10 grams RPMS2400 RUNNING TIME60 sec GM-120 BORE6mm STROKE6mm VOLUME012cc WEIGHT18 grams RPMS600-2400 RUNNING TIME . 60 sec GM-300 BORE8mm STROKE6mm VOLUME030cc WEIGHT28grams RPMS600-2400 RUNNING TIME . 90 sec S 5995 444 95 p $ 5995 GM-120 TWIN CYLINDER$ 8495 ARF & KITS AVAILABLE IMPORTED EXCLUSIVELY BY IfOflY CLU 800 525-7493 FAX-714 459-1780 DISTRIBUTED ALSO BY SIG MANUFACTURING PECK POLYMERS 5000 different22000 3-view drawings color FOTO-PAAKS including kOKU-FAN Antiques Military Civilian Helicopters Sailpianes Catalog/Guide $600Overseas $1200 Write Free Catalog Add $500 COD Custom Kit Cutters s Anyone Elses BORE2x5mm STROKE2x6mm VOLUME2x0 12cc WEIGHT2ograms RPMS6002400 RUNNING TIME . 60 sec PREDATOR $3995eT $6995ss%saF SOI@ OYY 55 S & HSpan 53 744 sqln 19-45I 46 o 4ch ht 355 lbs. 4 ch ht 35-45 lbs. As docile ke Off cellent h peedj Radio Span48EngjPerformsnceveIssablea5low&hi trainer 40 loops per mm Edge Rates available 1/4 ScaleE unlimited rolls Incredible maneuverabUity JanUary1994 165 qm Orders Call 1-800-645-KITSts M information call 609-448-1122oI17Oces POBox77lTO GENERIX East WIndsor NJ 08520~orda GATOR $35 &H1 Span 38Area38Osqn.Fag 15-30 cIjo 3ehWeught 2-3 lbs Kit builds wo plsnesSimple &essy buildEssy Fly100nphCcntest wmnerIf want win fly GatorI SPECIALIST IN CUSTOM COX TEE DEE & REED ENGINES 020S 049S 051S 074S & 09S ALL CUSTOM & STOCK PARTS AVAILABLE INfliViflhlAl V COMPETITION ACUsuHItzs RACING WHEELS KLOTZ OIL CARBON FIBER SOLID LINES ALL KINDS OF TUBING THREE BRANDS OF GLOW PLUGS HARD-TO-FIND HARDWARE OLD TIMER SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS NGK & STITF SPARK PLUGS SILK 8 COLORS QUALITY DOPE BRUSHES 5 & 7 LOOP 114 RUBBERBANDS TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS RESISTOR HIGH TENSION LEADS 1/2A TEXACO PLAYBOY SR KIT 1/2A TEXACO ENGINES & PARTS RUBBER POWER KITS PROPS TISSUE AND OTHER SUPPLIES CYANOACRYLATES & EPOXIES ORDER BY MAIL OR PHONE 619 728-4365 SORRY NO COD VISA & MASTERCARD WELCOME MINIMUM MERCHANDISE ORDER $1000 SHIPPING HANDLING AND INSURANCE FEE $395 STOCK ORDERS SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS show signs instant revival basis postwar international outdoor rubber-powered competition Mulvihill logo would eventually replace AMAs Unlimited Rubber event years later Stout Moffett competitions seemed destined become merely legends yesteryear However due primary efforts Jim Bennett St Louis Moffett trophy has now restored its original luster beauty Moffett event competition has renewed 1992 Bob Bienenstein added name 10th Moffett trophy recipient competition staged during USOC 1992 another name shall inscribed hallowed award 93 NATS/USOC competition beheld first week September Editor r note Bienenstein won again 1993 So heres chance become immortal guys Compete gorgeous Admiral Moffett trophy 94 competition building own entry Unlike vintage events offered SAM Society Antique Modelers does carry restriction build replica model era may build model own design conforming established rules see box Refer AMA Competition Regulations FF General FF Outdoor Rubber other definitions projected area timing flights unofficial flight official flight categories maximum flights scoring flights number models ROG takeoff facilities may lot verbage just relay rules govern event thought would meaningful youthful background event revealed also might bring nostalgic tear eye some senior set Happy Ground Hog Day See ya downwind 4BRISON AIRCRAFT Engines * Giant Scale Modeler SIZE THRUSTWT 2Oci16 lbs275 32ci25 lbs325 42Ci34 lbs5 58ci40 lbs6 64ciT45 lbs75 * Brison engines built Upon German SACHS technology proven power reliability Throttle coupled spark advance installed pump carburetor plus tax reqd $8 mm s & H US VISA Mastercard accepted 214-241-9152 FAX 214-241 -5065 Ive ever weridered lep scale cmnpelem get bemfdhi scale wheels mod es Thats rigiot gal us manhiadwe r 400 Uterent sues styles SMfoSlncto probably haveaset*x special protect whether rs kit scaktgxsat So yoetre tired flat acm out Sown es piastic wheels give us cal Info Pack *3 US -66 foreign 5628 Abo Rd Itioda Ca 96601 PhonelFax 916742-396 PRICE $315 $425 $495 $550 $875 Original & M repair parts stock 12075 Denton Drive Suite 11 Dallas TX 75234 BILL EFFINGER SAYSI Only PIann PalternW sob piue 0/totted desipos uoot have selected best Classic desigor oil titoc choose horo toe pofferos part ore toportont erciusore feature GIANT 1/3 SCALE CESSNA 17O 1440109 spao 09th sq 10 relog areo bob PC 22 CID eogloes bs PC3S-P03490 MONOCOUPE 90A 128 wiop spoo eoght sq 0 rejop area 20 3b DID eogioes PC3S-0029 Pb /5 SCALE PCPO4019904 PIPER TRI-PACER PA-22 116 3/P rejob sf300 sq jo arlob area 0 DID 0091005 b PC 12 lbs P overall Ieogtb PC3S-3bOPyb 1/S SCALE PCPO-3019PP PIPER CUB J-3 119 relog 5900 ength sq ariop area 4 oh PC 0 0091005 PC30-2029 Pb FAIRCHILD 24 140 rein0 rpoo PC 22 30 CID 0091001710 o/o PC ol & Line Versions PC30-603496 1/4 SCALE WORLD WARI ALBATROS DvA 09 0100 5900 /0009th sq iou/op area 3 OlD eogioes 4 oh PC 0 PCQO-17024Pb SE-5A 00 1/2 u/op spao 2223 sq relog area 2 0091000 PCQO-7P2490 SPAD C-XItI 791/4 u/op spao 2120 sq 10 u/op area 031 eooioes PCQS-0 32790 FOKKER DR-i TRIPLANE 72 uriog spurt sq 10009 area 70 0022eoglore PCQO-602496 SOPW1I1I CAMEL 04 u/op spoo 1910 009 area 100600/0 PC eOOd & 00100 Coostruotioo PCQO-1 1 490 3 FOKKER D-vII 00 01090900 -22201910 u/09 000 90/0 2b CrC eogioeo oh P lbs PCQO-002490 NIEUPORT 28 00 1/2reiopspao- 166009 100109 area -70 23 CID 0091000-400 PC-li lbs PCO0-1032490 1/4 SCALE GOLDEN AGENEW FOKKER D-VIII CURTISS HAWK PlC 94 1/2 0109 span 60 long/h 2269 sq reing area 13 23 engines 400PCPCQO-14 . 02490 CURTISS FALCON O1E/A3 114 0109 span 03 length 3160 sq u/ng Ot/ta 400 PC 23/036 l2ibs4cb PC 0091005 PCQO-1302990 WACO D 1930S COMMERCIAL & Military ExPot 03 1/4 u/ng span sq wing area 70 23 90 rerop spanCiDengines4cbPC 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/01
Page Numbers: 106, 107, 127, 165, 166
FREE FLIGHT DURATION U II11tVAUSJ-z1 4ITTd flriryr FREE FLIGHT AT MUNCIE writing third week August Central Ohio Free Flight Club has just completed super two-day free flight contest AMA Muncie site south field recently mowed hay field north crossfield road being cut baled sale some keeper-of-farmanimals Peripheral fields planted corn last year now soybeans vice versa long north-south tree-infested fence line east old hog barns now renovated storage sheds long gone aid couple huge bulldozers ten days left before 93 AMA NATS/USOC promise AMA folks south side field will get another cutting prior five-day event site should very manicured accept chase bikes Anticipation great week free flight running high hereabouts Thanks folks AMA HQ being obliging readying fields best can can thing least problems again year Muncie getting better time passes rumors have no corn gets planted premises next season says aint no Santa Claus Racer Teny Rimerts recent quest locate plans Sal Taibis once-elusive Part VI Model Finder series reviews Ken Bauers Findit RF system complete Yagi antenna Onboard Tx units provided three battery options facilitate model applications Photos Airtek Nostalgia Gas-era Racer design has now completed full circle Plans located Arizonarelayed Bob Larsh Indianapolisfrom Sal obtained plans copy built model shown Sals silk-covered rendition powered Fox 35 Rocket 10 x 6 prop 40% nitro course must weigh least 35 ounces NFFS Nostalgia Gas legal Sal built-in 24O left thrust required about /16 power tab adjustment right-right power/glide pattern Flew right off workbench sez Sal Anyone interested plans should contact Bob Larsh 45 5 Whitcomb Avenue Indianapolis IN 46241 Aba Another successful ending lost found story Sal advised initially never built actual model just drew plans back early SOs couple friends built quite successful West Coast contest fields time Nostalgia Gas Engine Selection have following series articles FMA Florida Modelers Association newsletter regarding NFFS National Free Flight Society Nostalgia Gas-eligible engines paragraphs should interest Nos Gas buffs whether expert just getting-the-urge-to-indulge events particularly helpful comes choosing best eligible power plant least might prevent buying number different brands bench-testing just arrive best power unit also answers given some most-asked questions relative eligibility various engines glowplugs FMA bi-monthly newsletter ably edited Jim JuhI can obtained annual $7 fee nets six issues per year Jims address 22911 Ironwedge Dr Boca Raton FL 33433 Maybe send him large SASE will supply relative excerpts back issues rate primary articles Donald Hockaday followup Bob Larsh Chairman NFFS Nos Gas Rules Committee other comments other interested parties Hockaday article alone informative first noting Nos Gas events based r loading requirement specifies models must weigh minimum 100 ounces per cubic inch engine displacement 15 ounces 15 cubic inch displacement engine etc contrast SAM Society Antique Modelers Old-Timer events wing loading events eight ounces per square foot projected wing area Thus largerdisplacement engine being placed given Nos Gas design carries weight penalty engine displacement increases larger-size ignition engine SAM-eligible design does minimum weight based solely projected wing area Donald reminds us few hobby shops remain can advise pros cons Nos Gas era engines specimens must now obtained collectors swap meets other modelers few Nos Gas-eligible engines still being produced can hobby shop days Since almost missed 43 57 era free flight modeling himself has since collected number engine brands has evaluated recorded bench readings 106 Model Aviation Taibi elusive Racer design Spacer-type wing Pacer-type fuselage Power Fox 35 Rocket silk covered 35 ounces Rudy Calvo photo arriving following opinions part tests utilized 25% nitro fuel APC propsan 8 x 4 15 20 engines 9 x 4 20 30 10 x 3 30 40 sizes states can well simply staying K&B Greenhead series 09 15 201 23 29 35 45 notes 23 35C better pack 23 taching over 15000 rpm SOs-era Fox 29 35 control line Stunt engines still production powerful sizes very light says pick up 35 Combat Special may run across little lightweight Fox 15X sleeper discard compression shield recorded 17K rpm Cox 7 x 35 gray plastic prop None square-intake Foxes eligible Series 100 Veco engines favorite require lot bench running break-in rather new Donald rates 29R 35C desirable 19 29 31 35 sizes once manufactured ranks three-bolt case four-bolthead 29-32-35 Johnson engines preference 35C5 hard beat 16K 9 x 4 eligible OS Max III series engines top Donalds evaluation list Sizes tested 15 19 29and35 15 cranked out 155K 8 x 4 Red Blue Head glow McCoys usually rather inexpensive easy locate will surprise output department says Donald know Holland Hornet MK II preferred 1/2A engine capable 20K rpm 50% nitro figure rods breaking persist running fast Cox Black Widow next best bet Bob Larsh follows another article lauding Donalds findings adds additional expertise insight explains Enya engine dilemmas vintage series eligible also confirms GloBee button-head glow plugs ineligible Nos Gas competition back issues FMA April May 93 May/June 93 July/August 93 Its good readin Also send $2 plus 52 cents stamps Bob Larsh current copy NFFS Nos Gas Rules Book #5 address 45 South Whitcomb Avenue Indianapolis IN 46241 Model FindersPart VI recently caught article titled Tips using Radio Retrieval Systems SCATJER newsletterthe fine sophisticated publication Southern California Aero Team SCAT article authored Ken Bauer Airtek offers radio retrieval system specifically tailored needs free fighters calls system Findit abruptly states purpose product TOTAL PROJECTED FLIGHT SURFACE AREA Wing stabilizer shall exceed 202 square inches 13 square decimeters LENGTH Distance between propeller thrust bearing far edge stabilizer fin fuselage shall exceed projected wingspan CROSS-SECTION fuselage crosssection point maximum area shall least Length squared divided 150 13/150 WEIGHT Airframe weight shall least 175 ounces 50 grams per 100 square inched projected wing area ROG championship record flights rise-oft-ground no push article rather takes words out mouth successfully get out RF model finder system shall attempt relay major portion Kens article later date after have completed series noting readers what available commercial semi-commercial basis Kens ingenuity backed up degree electrical engineering about ten years experience designing miniature radio equipment noted aircraft manufacturer coupled intense interest free flight shakes out pretty impressive up-front credentials Ken offers Findit custom-built electronic product can made operate frequencies 150-224 MHz customer can pick frequency match other systems chooses Ken really prefers build-to-suit rather provide off-the-shelf product could result much 8-12 week delay receipt order occasionally finished units stock immediate shipment transmitter Tx built single circuit board measuring inches using surface-mounted electronic components resulting thickness about 3A6 inch Without its battery unit weighs about two grams Flight batteries power Tx come three distinct arrangements shown accompanying photo 1 1/2-inchdiameter three-volt lithium coin cell weighs four grams holder providing two milliwatts RF output about 48 hours battery life 2 8inch-diameter three-volt lithium coin cell seven grams holder providing 4 8 milliwatts RF output about seven days battery life 3 9-volt standard alkaline battery weighing 40 50 grams output 25-50 milliwatts about 7 days battery life Now would want use 40-50 gram battery might ask Well utilize battery nose weight Nordic glider get added power output premium suggests Ken three Tx arrangements shown less batteries accompanying photo battery holder may permanently attached circuit board 1 wires 2 3 permitting remote battery/holder location model facilitate on/off switch installation can stand small weight increase operating systems emit intermittent signal about second intervals picked up its mating receiver Rx Findit Rx enclosed 39 x 275 x 11 painted aluminum box extremely fine-tuned frequency intended Rx uses 9-volt alkaline battery its power source lasts about 24 hours flashing LED indicates remaining battery life preventing system failure field fine-tune gain control provided fine-tune control varies audio output unit produced signal received gain control used reduce signal strength nears model direction may determined built-in audio speaker provides tone output becomes strongest directional antenna pointed towards target signal speaker can bypassed plugging provided earpluguseful picking up very weak signals antenna three-element Yagi type 224 MHz elements about 24 inches long boom about 18 Continued page 127 January1994 107 RUBBER MOTOR WEIGHT No llmit TAKEOFF GEAR Model stands unassisted three points FF DurationlMurphy Continued page 107 antenna elements screw together quick field assembly attached Rx box easy-to-handle search unit Depending terrain lie model Tx power output etc effective range may vary about 100 yards 10 miles us duffers just remember RF signals very funny range department really need know whys wherefores just effective range can vary flight-toflight aware fact search Airtek Findit sold its units complete system last notice Tx $95 Rx $250 Yagi antenna $50 shipping $5-$10 depending components purchased As reviewed model finder systems would best make own contact supplier before sending money case address Airtek Ken Bauer 2306 Turquoise Circle Chino Hills CA 91709 Tel 909 393-1104 Tell em got initial scoop Admiral Moffett Trophy US Navy rigid airship Akron crashed 1933 during storm over Atlantic Ocean Among lost Chief Navys Bureau Aeronautics Admiral William Moffett Admiral Moffett awarded Congressional Medal Honor heroism Battle Vera Cruz during SpanishAmerican War received Distinguished Service medal WW served Chief US Navys Bureau Aeronautics 1923 until untimely death aboard Akron memory widow Jeanette Whitton Moffett beautiful three-foottall Admiral Moffett perpetual trophy created presented once-a-year model flying competition held ensuing US Nationals Most associate now-legendary Moffett trophy rubber power reality initial recipient young Philadelphian Maxwell Bassett won award gasolineengine-powered model Continued page 165 PRODUCTS FOR THE DI$CERMNG MODELER Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Pipes led Tuned PiDes * Headers uri Mufflers Expansion Mufflers * Helicopter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems Unsurpassed Wnrkmanshin h Performance wK five minutes can upgrade stan dard Futaba Airtronics servos ball bearing servos new EMS Ball Bearing Conversion Kit New casetopsareaccuratelymoldedofsupertough glass filled fuel-proof Celcon include top quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaft * Stops case top and/or plastic bushing wear * Prevents output gear shaft 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Society Antique Modelers does carry restriction build replica model era may build model own design conforming established rules see box Refer AMA Competition Regulations FF General FF Outdoor Rubber other definitions projected area timing flights unofficial flight official flight categories maximum flights scoring flights number models ROG takeoff facilities may lot verbage just relay rules govern event thought would meaningful youthful background event revealed also might bring nostalgic tear eye some senior set Happy Ground Hog Day See ya downwind 4BRISON AIRCRAFT Engines * Giant Scale Modeler SIZE THRUSTWT 2Oci16 lbs275 32ci25 lbs325 42Ci34 lbs5 58ci40 lbs6 64ciT45 lbs75 * Brison engines built Upon German SACHS technology proven power reliability Throttle coupled spark advance installed pump carburetor plus tax reqd $8 mm s & H US VISA Mastercard accepted 214-241-9152 FAX 214-241 -5065 Ive ever weridered lep scale cmnpelem get bemfdhi scale wheels mod es Thats rigiot gal us 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