Bill Effinger * says past five years have re-designing classic Berkeley models engineered over past fifty years updating structure engine installation providing details multi-channel control WE supplies registered set plans including complete profile parts patterns parts drawings bill materials instructions putting together own kit can save up 50% cost model building Plan N Pattern Sets Engine Sizes I a Non-Scale Super Brigadier 44 44 1265 sq RCFF-3 Sea Kitten 51 51 1312 sq RCFF-16 Sky Buggy32 31 Va300sq RCFF14 Wj Ace/Ruler 40- 40/a1240sq RCFF-11 Sinbad 78 78 1685 sq RCG-1 Mini-Hog 48 47 1340 sq RCT3 Non-Scale Super Buccaneer 66 66 1650 sq RCFF4 5 Super Brigadier 66 66 1530 sq RCFF2 Custom Cavalier 78 78 1630 sq RCFF6 $1795 Snow White 68 68 1700 sq RCFF-7 5 Sea Cat 68 68 1540 sq RCFF13 5 Sky Buggy 42 42 1530 sq RCFF12 5 Ace/Ruler 54 54 1432 sq RCFF8 $1295vV AstroHog54 rLz~ 54 1450 sq RCT1 Super Buccaneer 88 11200 sq RCFF1 5_____________ Prices Complete Plans Sub Assembly Detailed Parts Lists Bill Effinger isa founding member AMA NFFS Hall Famer Add $200 tar MeIIIng Tube SEND FOR BROCHURE ahead crowd New Brochure showing Plan Sets 1987 Send $1 refundable first orderl WE Technical Services PO Box 76884-A Atlanta GA 30328 Epoxy Allergy Im beginner RC hobby just year have read John Prestons Safety Comes First articles about same time Im 14 years old live Juneau Alaska also fly models belong GAS Club Gastineau Aero modelers Society balsa-sheeting pair floats workshop night known bedroom started getting extreme head ache figured just lack sleep about midnight stopped working next day same thing happened time middle day knew must something else besides tiredness Almost like doctor February edi tion ModelAviation arrived read letters part safety column about problems epoxy fumes cleared things up later mixed batch 6-mm epoxy headache set dont care publish letter would like encourage others mix use epoxy wellventilated room may sound like others wrote butyour safety column helped Heres little human interest familys vacations lot questions arise mention Alaska live igloos have electricity just some questions Anyway would like get thing clear normal American citizens buy foreign radios planes cars live southeast Alaska have ever Seattle WA have seen sample weather differences have colder winters cool sum mers Actually flying weather up great Come up sometime would welcome upcoming Fun Fly Juneau August 1-2 Mike Olsen Auke Bay AK Newcomers Clubs As Model Aviation AMA interested am furthering partici pation membership great sport Continued page 10 DIA 634 728 3 3* 4 56 833&3/44568 8*4566*7 94 56 6* 7 7* 104 5 6 6W 6* 7 8W 106EW 1146 7 7* 7* 7&3/4 8 116KW 11*67 124W 5 SW 6 1356 1456 1556 16678 FOUR-CYCLE TAILORED HELICAL PITCH 126 6* 7 7* 8 13677*8 146 7 7*8 1567 16678 PYLON RACING 7SN 5*N 8&3/46* 6&3/4 7 7* 7&3/4 97 7* 7&3/4 W Wide blade EW Extra wide PRICE $149 $179 $189 $199 $199 $209 $219 $229 $239 $239 $279 $359 $459 $659 $949 $299 $389 $489 $689 $989 $279 $289 $289 N Nawow SPECIALISTS IN CUSTOM COX TEE DEE & REED ENGINESCOMPLETE INVENTOR V OF CUSTOM & STOCK PARTS OLD TIMER SUPPLIES CARBON FIBER COILS CONDENSERS SILK TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS TIMERS ETC REPLICA OR WICK ENGINES NE WI! 1/2A PLAYBOY SR FOR 1/2A TEXACO R/C FF ELECTRIC OR SPORT KIT $2995 ORDER BY MAIL OR PHONE 714 830-5162 SORRY NO COD VISA & MASTERCARD WELCOME DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED ALL PRICES ARE POSTPAID ON ORDERS OVER $10 ORDERS SHIPPED FIRST CLASS MAIL WITHIN 24 HRS CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ADD 6% TAX Editor letters will carefully considered general Interest used Send Mo del AviatIon 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 OUR INVENTORY AVEHA~ES OVER 8000 PROPSIII SPECIAL PRO SERIES PITCH NEW FOR 87 IBM COMPATIBLE COMPUTER PROGRAM TOOLS FOR THE SCRATCH BUILDER & DESIGNERWING DESIGN$4795 ThretProWan Thre6PO9rOflSMONOPLANE DESIGN$3595 121 CnardAeVRnP0orASUJDI2IBipepIaneAeSiSnpORra,sLIFT DESIGN$2995 $7995TBreePoBrHnN$5995FORMULAS FROM A-Z$1995 BIPLANE DESIGN$3795 PRINT OUTOFA PROGRAMFonUaslror,AZTRIG CALCULATOR$3495 OF YOUR CHOICE SENDRPM DATA $6995WEACCEPTAIRORAFTEALANCE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTSSEND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO IBM COMPATIBLE COMPUTEROWA DESIGNS GLENN WHITENER B ASSOCIATES 2566 RAM OS GREATERBRiS BELLAIRE BLVD TON TEXAS 77536 100% IBM COMPATIBLE COLOR GRAPHICS CARDTELEPHONE 17131 772-3907 MASTER AIRSCREW performance SIZESand value Master SeriesAirscrew propellers 51/2x4thruflx4 atable GIF Series 7x4 thru lix 71/2Leader small K Series 4-StrokesAirfoil 12x6 thru 16x8 Technology E Series Electrics 12x8 15x12 New Antique Series 12x6 13x6 14x7 16x7 WINDSOR PROPELLER Co 384 Tesconi Court Santa Rosa CA 95401 RC flying kind enough publish artiCle 1985 attempted explain roughly 50% RC beginners drop out due wrong selection RC trainer As adjunct kind enough publish last year announce ment availability list easiest-to-fly trainers buck SASE other aspect leads beginners discouragement dropping out am constantly getting feedback about failure some RC clubs make newcomers welcome first issue about suitable trainers picked up several other journal ists designers agreement helping carry forth banner speak However magazine has attempted address second problem bewildering RC beginners published lone letter beginner said quitting after year hobby due being made feel invisible After attending club meetings year no given him time day club members seemed care about comfort able old cliques said attempted address Actually magazine just published guys let ter/article let go that much step forward indicated certainly isolated problem have noticed own club years now have dozen letters correspondents over country noting phenomenon trait Although problem No 1 se rious did have answer solution Problem No 2 easy needs addressing cant myself Im really sure about answers solutions doesnt mean should close eyes pretend doesnt existnot hearts go out newcomers and/or want see hobby embrace possible know clubs have individual members concerned about newcomers am try give newcomers attention old friends Apparently arent enough us Solutions may worth article isnt enough shrug off problem just say Thats way people Id like collect thoughts people possible also concerned needs newcomers growth sharing sport Im especially terested hearing have something say will useful preparing article So far have just individually answering letters newcomers have felt cold-shouldered whole sub ject something clubs club mem bers should take personally has nothing race creed way anyones hair parted Continued page 12 10 Model Aviation SCHOOLYARD CHAMPIONS Astros two new schoolyard champions have power motors twice size new cobalt 020 weighs three can spin Cox 6x4 10000 rpm four cells cobalt 035 weighs four ounces can spin cox 6x4 14000 rpm five cells Now can finally fly practical 1/2 size electric schoolyard model loading down TON OF BATTERIES Astro Challenger Cobalt 020 035 motors Truly breakthrough state-of-the-art #6602 $5995 #6603 $6995 The Astro Sport perfect school yard fun Install Astro Cobalt 020 becomes gentle orgiving trainer Install Astro Cobalt 035 becomes schoolyard show-off doing snappy rolls loops other schoolyard maneuvers Large wing lets land safely small spaces Span 37 area 292 sq #1 01 9 $3995 original astro ac/dc charger often imitated never equaled works th IOv ac 12v dc Its variable charge rate lets charge nicad pack four seven cells up 1200 mahr just fifteen minutes Features ision 15 minute timer accurate ammeter voltage monitor jacks equalizer circuit pilot light #4005B $7595 VISIT YOUR DEALER TODAY AND SEE THE SCHOOLYARD CHAMPIONS dIY jde Ij je USA 13311 BEACH AVE NA DEL REY CA 90292 PHONE 213 S21-6242 ATT- CHEKI1 ON-Board Battery Tester Saves Time. Saves Models BAiTCHEK RX-1 $1495 USA NEW Install RC Models Check receiver battery status press button Small Light 1/2 oz Precise Rugged ORDER TODAY dealer Protune Corp 914462-6452 PO Box 1808 Poughkeepsie NY 12601 Extroverts seldom have problem Maybe just matter determined elbowing-in adverse newcomer situ ation seems prevalent larger clubs say 80 members seldom have waiting line frequency pin What answer Jim Waterman 3818 Deerfield Dr San Antonio TX 78218 Free Plywood Hello Seasons Greetings Letter written January 3 Enclosed will find piece -in-thick plywood got free times little bit helps 5 Fellow modelers can get want checking produce section markets Especially wintertime lot fruits come packed ply crates little work can have neverending supply Make sure ask first share supply friends Everett JW Boulous Morgantown PA samples Everett sent appear lightweight comparatively soft three ply construction type wood prob ably depends what plentjful area origin Everetts box came Spain Pantyhose SE-5s doubt am alone appre ciation shape leg enclosed some highly-advertised pantyhose Mod elers description fascinated beautiful curves Atpresentl am concerned about getting right shape wing Prodigy have cut fitted sanded trying get near-perfect 5-4061-096-84 digits airfoil must have variaoies have sync reckoned nylon pantyhose could show off shape leg might just same thing framework wing females house bound some old pantyhose will give clear idea shape things Continued page 171 1 2 Model Aviation symmetrical section tapering thickness 14% root 10% tip stressed lOGs positive negative large almost-full-span ailerons use small external counterbalances rather load-easing spades engine prototype built Georges Muzergues Gerard Feugray F-WTXK 260-hp six-cylinder hori zontally-opposed Lycoming AIO-540 uses Christen inverted fuel oil system turns two-bladed Muhlbauer constant-speed propeller Catherine Ma nourys Sirius version second TR 260 F-WYVF has Lycoming AIO-540 rated no less 330 hp Dimensions Wingspan 27 ft 4 824m Length 19 ft 3 58m Wing Area 118 sq ft urn2 Flying Weight 1320 lb 600kg Wing Loading 112 lb/sq ft 545kg/rn2 Performance Maximum Level Speed 235 mph 380km/h Maximum Diving Speed 280 mph 450 km/h Maximum Maneu vering Speed 200 mph 320 km/h Sea Level Rate Climb 4000 ft/min 20m/ sec Roll Rate 270 deg/sec TR 260 has now its first major international competition airing No doubt lessons learned now being incorporated first two airframes hopes others follow French develop TR 260 will depend see its fu turehow think will stand up against best current airplanes ones being readied such couple 300hp Pitts Specials retracting landing gear next important test TR 260 Muzergues Manoury will Eurobatics 87 European Champion ships scheduled June 22-26 1987 Speichersdorf West Germany 40 miles northeast Nurnberg After will World Championships July 31 August 12 1988 Red Deer Alberta Canada world will know just good airplane TR 260 has become Letters Editor Continued page 12 am enclosing photo photo might interest some readers took picture rebuilt SE-5A Hendon Airdrome near London 1934 event some sort international fly-in held same week event now called Famborough show Thomas P Field Lexington KY Aviation Merit Badges Recently ModelAviation printed cornApril1987 171 No 547 Midget Mustang$800 RO Sport Scale 40/46 four-stroke engine spans 54 No 548 Fokker Triplane$225 CL Y2A Sport Scale WW three-winger spans 1 2Y4 1 cJ en0 -o 0 0 en t 0 0 -E co en r cnj enen 0 20 en en us coW en en 0 en 0 enen 0 00 en 0 en U 01 eec ]U _NAME J 0 c enSTREET U CITY 00 N rca 0 STATE UStiletto CL Stunt model McDonald winner 1976 1980 1982 FAI World Clamps$ 375 Blue Birds 6C Ken Willards formation pIano 4-channel 10/15 powne$ 375 Crashmeater Cl Craoh-pronf tranrer two nizsn15/30 aid 35/40 power$ 125 Mini F-16 6C Sarpukmn 049 dueled-fan sport flior 2-clruonsl Balsa wings tad foss strnetors$ 275 1930 Fleet Biplane RC Sport Scale 35/40 4-channel Wingspan 56 I/In scale Two absoto$ 625 Drake II 6C Ken Wit ards flying boot 3-choonel 15-pow. Fly land rsnronalds gear$ 315 Taylor Cub 60 Don Smiro Schnslyard-Scals 049s 2-3 chaooel Spano 50 in$ 350 Zephyr 110 Smell 2-charnel glolsr handlaunch tow thermal sinpo soaring$ 200 Laser 200110 Sport Scale replica champiounhip Aurohotic liar toes 40 powar 4-5 chanrel Two shseto$1075 Electric Sparky 60 Electric-powered foo flier 05 erntor 3-chennol flC scaled-op 1939 robber-power favorite. 50 Cruiser FFEmlnyo Endureoce mblerr-powor fon ship has big-asdsl characteristics$200 Cavalier flC Old-Timer-like now design Iran huge wing forolom easy No 35 power 3 dranoels Two slasts$1725 Firebolt IC Pusher canard sport/patlsro uses 40 pusher nngino 4-channol Han nwept-lwward fomo wergo$650 AA Mino America IlC Olil-limer Texaco model 049 glow 2-channels$650 Sweet P-30 FF Neat slick-and-tissue Outdoor Rubbur P-3D-clans model cuetant-winner$200 Spectre fiC Electric-power 05-size muler stat 3 different wiogo sport soaring aerobatics$700 4-40 60 Shoulder-wing spud flier 4-cycle 40-size engine 4 channels$650 Blue Max II 60 fun-fly spertoter 40-sizo arginan spans 52 hr Ughtweigbtolrnctmwe$700 Stroker RC Mid-wing sportotar root 40149 four-neroke angers spans SOY tal-dregger$850 Buttercup 60 Cots ellis opertoter uses micro 2-ch 60 polse-indder Spans 27 in. far 020/035 power$300 Weekender 60 Low-wiog sport flier 20-size 4-stroke angian spees 47 in$515 4-60 fiC Doc Mathews greal sport flier 60-size foor-slroker engine spans 70 Two slants$1215 Fokker DVIII 60 Sport Scale model IAMI monoplaro uses 90 foor-ntnoko Iowan spoes 031u Two sheets . 0 Bill Winters Vagabond PP Sportflier down-sized 02-powered sersins 1940s cabin plow Spans 33 in$225 Buzzbat 60 Slops-noarer opons 60 uses 2 80 charoels$150 P35 Lightning CL Sport Scale fighter spans 85 weighs 10 lb uses twin 35o Two slasts$1175 Playmate 6C Sport filer 3 60 channels 15/25-size onginos sparer SD in$650 F-iS CL pronto scale fighter spees 17 hat tricycle landing gear$200 Extra 230 RC Giant Scab acrobatic plane spans 6 ft uses quadra nogian Two dan stasIs$1650 Black Beauty 110 Slops-soaring racer han foam wing 3-ch 60 spars 114 in$750 Henry T 60 Spartoter 2-3 charnel 60 spans 52 han adiostahle wing flaps$415 Westland Whirlwind 60 Sport ScaleWW lltwia-angised Britishlighter 10-olse angmnes spans 55 Two ofrants$1150 Fake Ford 60 Sportster three angines 3-eb 60 Spans 50 ie Two plan sheets$575 Project P-13 FF Scale German 98W II flying wing posher/Iractor erldrer power npano 28 iu$325 Gee Baa R-1 CL Profile sport flier 25 osgines spans 36 in$475 Flight Aosiatant Wheeled flight hou corriss lots Two plan sheets61150 Comet Jr Clipper Plus 35% 80 Old-Timer oportsler engine 2-cIr 60 npeeo 48 in$650 Sorts Pitts 60 Rersinder-ocole hipe 40/60 angians spars 43 Twa plan sheets$1050 Dawnwalker FF Soperlight trdinrilal/Mulsilrdl mbker-powered competition plane spans 42 in$400 Hi-Tech 2002 60 Canard dueled-fan 45 enginso spans 39 Two slants$1000 Kifil Hem CL Mostly-cardboard spud-scale 989811 Japanese fighter 40 engine spaan 60 Two plan shtots$1150 Miss RJ 60 Wsdd Champiss FAI Pylon Racer 40 engines spano 51 in$550 Swallow 60 Ligbtwelght hetdogger 40-size four-stroke angines spans 58 in$825 PSY Catalina PP Skinny Scale two 00-2 motors Spans 32 MI-sheet-balsa coantroctian$325 Tsunami CL Profile scale spoos 21 inches AII-sheet-halsa censterelion$225 Terrible Coupe PP Rubber-powered Coupe dHiuer spans 48 contest-winner$475 Baby Bird CL Tiny Thunderhed-lilce StonIer uoes 049 diesal glow spans 34 han flaps$400 Cessna C-37 60 Schoolyard Scale famous 30s plane 049/10 power 2-dr spars 42 in$500 1938 Challenger 80 Tesoes Old-Timer spans 47 049 engine 2-chawel 60$550 Atrix 60 AMA Clans 0 Suilplane spans 110 in. uses 4-chansol RO systow$725 Cyrano II PP P-30 Robber flying wing pusher spans 28 Bamahy Waiefan$325 Cessna 208 Caravan CL Sport Scala 02 electric power spaes 37 in$300 Wildfire CL PAl Speed plane holds Canodian record Asymmetric wing spans 31 TO dolly dam mci$575 Simitar Slow-Motion 1580 Tailless flying plank iS ergines spain 80 uses 3-dr 60$350 Sparrowhawk 60 Sportoter opaus 40 in. has flaps In-gear 15 engines 5-ch$675 Parakeet RO Sport biplano 15125 ongiorn 3-channel RO eqoipmeot spans 42 in$075 Miss Grand Rapids FF Juinho Robber Scale monoplane spars 31 0$475 Pattern Plane CL ail-sheet-halsa perfilo oportuter spans 20 Customize itr$250 Heron 60 Oil Winters sport Electric gaared 015 motor 3 RO ch spans 85 in$575 Tubestake OMT PP Muloihill Rubber canlest plane spans 52 in$515 Mig Sweeper CL Windy Urtnownkis giaot 80-pownrerl Slunter spans 751s Twe plan sheets$1375 Circle numbers plans wish order 193 332 454 499 512 520 528 535 542 239 386 457 500 513 521 529 536 543 262 414 460 502 514 522 530 537 544 302 438 465 503 515 523 531 538 545 310 440 470 505 517 525 532 539 546 314 444 478 506 518 526 533 540 547 326 447 490 511 519 527 534 541 548 Pies price includes first class postage fer US delivery Air Mail aver 300 milen Far ardors outside US. please add $250 fer Air Mail $125 surface mail pine Muke check money orderpuyuble US londoIo Mode/Aviation AMA 1810 Samuel Moroe Reston VA 22090 Pleuoe show 310 0 weeks delivery Enclosed $ ZIP ment concerned modeler la mented Boy Scouts America no longer offered merit badge model airplane building havent able determine ever merit badge named Model Airplane Building two merit badges closely related aeromodeling hobby alive well Aviation Model Design Building merit badges have remained un changed last 20 years two merit badges draw heavily upon modeling skills expertise emphasize potential activities serve enjoyable hobby valuable skills career fields aerospace engineering requirements merit badges include activities such explain forces acting aircraft flight aid model build fly model fly AMA sanctioned contest demonstrate understanding tool safe ty proper handling chemicals such glue paint prepare four-view drawing passenger-carrying vehicle con struct model drawing Merit badges optional activities Scouts have mastered basic hiking camping skills key step qualification process becoming Eagle Scout Scout has dozens merit badges choose availability merit badge counselor given field provides incentive Scout select par ticular merit badge merit badge coun selor adult volunteer know ledgeable merit badges subject area serves advisor Scout verifies completion merit badge requirements Local Boy Scout Councils maintain cadre merit badge counselors file assist individual Scout completion merit badges interest him Serving merit badge counselor gives modeler unique opportunity share expertise way provides service community merit badge pamphlet serves primary text completing requirements freeing counselor need create entire educational program An enterprising counselor can capitalize requirements badge parallels anothers activity dovetails require ments second merit badge wellstructured aeromodeling program could al low Scout complete both Aviation Model Building Design merit badges may have potential club project Regardless what path modeler chooses first step same call local Boy Scout Council volunteer See phone directory listing under Boy Scouts America Modelers volunteer serve merit badge counselors can factor determines whether merit badges exist obscure requirements paper become proud achievements future Eagle Scout Cam Martin Virginia Beach VA 1 72Model Aviation No 193 No 239 No 262 No 302 No 310 No 314 No 326 No 332 No 386 No 414 No 438 No 440 No 444 No 447 No 454 No 457 No 460 No 465 No 410 No 478 No 490 No 499 No 500 No 502 No 503 No 505 No 506 No 511 No 512 No 513 No 514 No 515 No 517 No 518 No 519 No 520 No 521 No 522 No 523 No 525 No 526 No 527 No 528 No 529 No 530 No 531 No 532 No 533 No 534 No 535 No 536 No 537 No 538 No 539 No 540 No 541 NO 542 No 543 No 544 No 546 No 540 Please print carefully
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/04
Page Numbers: 8, 10, 12, 171, 172
Bill Effinger * says past five years have re-designing classic Berkeley models engineered over past fifty years updating structure engine installation providing details multi-channel control WE supplies registered set plans including complete profile parts patterns parts drawings bill materials instructions putting together own kit can save up 50% cost model building Plan N Pattern Sets Engine Sizes I a Non-Scale Super Brigadier 44 44 1265 sq RCFF-3 Sea Kitten 51 51 1312 sq RCFF-16 Sky Buggy32 31 Va300sq RCFF14 Wj Ace/Ruler 40- 40/a1240sq RCFF-11 Sinbad 78 78 1685 sq RCG-1 Mini-Hog 48 47 1340 sq RCT3 Non-Scale Super Buccaneer 66 66 1650 sq RCFF4 5 Super Brigadier 66 66 1530 sq RCFF2 Custom Cavalier 78 78 1630 sq RCFF6 $1795 Snow White 68 68 1700 sq RCFF-7 5 Sea Cat 68 68 1540 sq RCFF13 5 Sky Buggy 42 42 1530 sq RCFF12 5 Ace/Ruler 54 54 1432 sq RCFF8 $1295vV AstroHog54 rLz~ 54 1450 sq RCT1 Super Buccaneer 88 11200 sq RCFF1 5_____________ Prices Complete Plans Sub Assembly Detailed Parts Lists Bill Effinger isa founding member AMA NFFS Hall Famer Add $200 tar MeIIIng Tube SEND FOR BROCHURE ahead crowd New Brochure showing Plan Sets 1987 Send $1 refundable first orderl WE Technical Services PO Box 76884-A Atlanta GA 30328 Epoxy Allergy Im beginner RC hobby just year have read John Prestons Safety Comes First articles about same time Im 14 years old live Juneau Alaska also fly models belong GAS Club Gastineau Aero modelers Society balsa-sheeting pair floats workshop night known bedroom started getting extreme head ache figured just lack sleep about midnight stopped working next day same thing happened time middle day knew must something else besides tiredness Almost like doctor February edi tion ModelAviation arrived read letters part safety column about problems epoxy fumes cleared things up later mixed batch 6-mm epoxy headache set dont care publish letter would like encourage others mix use epoxy wellventilated room may sound like others wrote butyour safety column helped Heres little human interest familys vacations lot questions arise mention Alaska live igloos have electricity just some questions Anyway would like get thing clear normal American citizens buy foreign radios planes cars live southeast Alaska have ever Seattle WA have seen sample weather differences have colder winters cool sum mers Actually flying weather up great Come up sometime would welcome upcoming Fun Fly Juneau August 1-2 Mike Olsen Auke Bay AK Newcomers Clubs As Model Aviation AMA interested am furthering partici pation membership great sport Continued page 10 DIA 634 728 3 3* 4 56 833&3/44568 8*4566*7 94 56 6* 7 7* 104 5 6 6W 6* 7 8W 106EW 1146 7 7* 7* 7&3/4 8 116KW 11*67 124W 5 SW 6 1356 1456 1556 16678 FOUR-CYCLE TAILORED HELICAL PITCH 126 6* 7 7* 8 13677*8 146 7 7*8 1567 16678 PYLON RACING 7SN 5*N 8&3/46* 6&3/4 7 7* 7&3/4 97 7* 7&3/4 W Wide blade EW Extra wide PRICE $149 $179 $189 $199 $199 $209 $219 $229 $239 $239 $279 $359 $459 $659 $949 $299 $389 $489 $689 $989 $279 $289 $289 N Nawow SPECIALISTS IN CUSTOM COX TEE DEE & REED ENGINESCOMPLETE INVENTOR V OF CUSTOM & STOCK PARTS OLD TIMER SUPPLIES CARBON FIBER COILS CONDENSERS SILK TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS TIMERS ETC REPLICA OR WICK ENGINES NE WI! 1/2A PLAYBOY SR FOR 1/2A TEXACO R/C FF ELECTRIC OR SPORT KIT $2995 ORDER BY MAIL OR PHONE 714 830-5162 SORRY NO COD VISA & MASTERCARD WELCOME DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED ALL PRICES ARE POSTPAID ON ORDERS OVER $10 ORDERS SHIPPED FIRST CLASS MAIL WITHIN 24 HRS CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ADD 6% TAX Editor letters will carefully considered general Interest used Send Mo del AviatIon 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 OUR INVENTORY AVEHA~ES OVER 8000 PROPSIII SPECIAL PRO SERIES PITCH NEW FOR 87 IBM COMPATIBLE COMPUTER PROGRAM TOOLS FOR THE SCRATCH BUILDER & DESIGNERWING DESIGN$4795 ThretProWan Thre6PO9rOflSMONOPLANE DESIGN$3595 121 CnardAeVRnP0orASUJDI2IBipepIaneAeSiSnpORra,sLIFT DESIGN$2995 $7995TBreePoBrHnN$5995FORMULAS FROM A-Z$1995 BIPLANE DESIGN$3795 PRINT OUTOFA PROGRAMFonUaslror,AZTRIG CALCULATOR$3495 OF YOUR CHOICE SENDRPM DATA $6995WEACCEPTAIRORAFTEALANCE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTSSEND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO IBM COMPATIBLE COMPUTEROWA DESIGNS GLENN WHITENER B ASSOCIATES 2566 RAM OS GREATERBRiS BELLAIRE BLVD TON TEXAS 77536 100% IBM COMPATIBLE COLOR GRAPHICS CARDTELEPHONE 17131 772-3907 MASTER AIRSCREW performance SIZESand value Master SeriesAirscrew propellers 51/2x4thruflx4 atable GIF Series 7x4 thru lix 71/2Leader small K Series 4-StrokesAirfoil 12x6 thru 16x8 Technology E Series Electrics 12x8 15x12 New Antique Series 12x6 13x6 14x7 16x7 WINDSOR PROPELLER Co 384 Tesconi Court Santa Rosa CA 95401 RC flying kind enough publish artiCle 1985 attempted explain roughly 50% RC beginners drop out due wrong selection RC trainer As adjunct kind enough publish last year announce ment availability list easiest-to-fly trainers buck SASE other aspect leads beginners discouragement dropping out am constantly getting feedback about failure some RC clubs make newcomers welcome first issue about suitable trainers picked up several other journal ists designers agreement helping carry forth banner speak However magazine has attempted address second problem bewildering RC beginners published lone letter beginner said quitting after year hobby due being made feel invisible After attending club meetings year no given him time day club members seemed care about comfort able old cliques said attempted address Actually magazine just published guys let ter/article let go that much step forward indicated certainly isolated problem have noticed own club years now have dozen letters correspondents over country noting phenomenon trait Although problem No 1 se rious did have answer solution Problem No 2 easy needs addressing cant myself Im really sure about answers solutions doesnt mean should close eyes pretend doesnt existnot hearts go out newcomers and/or want see hobby embrace possible know clubs have individual members concerned about newcomers am try give newcomers attention old friends Apparently arent enough us Solutions may worth article isnt enough shrug off problem just say Thats way people Id like collect thoughts people possible also concerned needs newcomers growth sharing sport Im especially terested hearing have something say will useful preparing article So far have just individually answering letters newcomers have felt cold-shouldered whole sub ject something clubs club mem bers should take personally has nothing race creed way anyones hair parted Continued page 12 10 Model Aviation SCHOOLYARD CHAMPIONS Astros two new schoolyard champions have power motors twice size new cobalt 020 weighs three can spin Cox 6x4 10000 rpm four cells cobalt 035 weighs four ounces can spin cox 6x4 14000 rpm five cells Now can finally fly practical 1/2 size electric schoolyard model loading down TON OF BATTERIES Astro Challenger Cobalt 020 035 motors Truly breakthrough state-of-the-art #6602 $5995 #6603 $6995 The Astro Sport perfect school yard fun Install Astro Cobalt 020 becomes gentle orgiving trainer Install Astro Cobalt 035 becomes schoolyard show-off doing snappy rolls loops other schoolyard maneuvers Large wing lets land safely small spaces Span 37 area 292 sq #1 01 9 $3995 original astro ac/dc charger often imitated never equaled works th IOv ac 12v dc Its variable charge rate lets charge nicad pack four seven cells up 1200 mahr just fifteen minutes Features ision 15 minute timer accurate ammeter voltage monitor jacks equalizer circuit pilot light #4005B $7595 VISIT YOUR DEALER TODAY AND SEE THE SCHOOLYARD CHAMPIONS dIY jde Ij je USA 13311 BEACH AVE NA DEL REY CA 90292 PHONE 213 S21-6242 ATT- CHEKI1 ON-Board Battery Tester Saves Time. Saves Models BAiTCHEK RX-1 $1495 USA NEW Install RC Models Check receiver battery status press button Small Light 1/2 oz Precise Rugged ORDER TODAY dealer Protune Corp 914462-6452 PO Box 1808 Poughkeepsie NY 12601 Extroverts seldom have problem Maybe just matter determined elbowing-in adverse newcomer situ ation seems prevalent larger clubs say 80 members seldom have waiting line frequency pin What answer Jim Waterman 3818 Deerfield Dr San Antonio TX 78218 Free Plywood Hello Seasons Greetings Letter written January 3 Enclosed will find piece -in-thick plywood got free times little bit helps 5 Fellow modelers can get want checking produce section markets Especially wintertime lot fruits come packed ply crates little work can have neverending supply Make sure ask first share supply friends Everett JW Boulous Morgantown PA samples Everett sent appear lightweight comparatively soft three ply construction type wood prob ably depends what plentjful area origin Everetts box came Spain Pantyhose SE-5s doubt am alone appre ciation shape leg enclosed some highly-advertised pantyhose Mod elers description fascinated beautiful curves Atpresentl am concerned about getting right shape wing Prodigy have cut fitted sanded trying get near-perfect 5-4061-096-84 digits airfoil must have variaoies have sync reckoned nylon pantyhose could show off shape leg might just same thing framework wing females house bound some old pantyhose will give clear idea shape things Continued page 171 1 2 Model Aviation symmetrical section tapering thickness 14% root 10% tip stressed lOGs positive negative large almost-full-span ailerons use small external counterbalances rather load-easing spades engine prototype built Georges Muzergues Gerard Feugray F-WTXK 260-hp six-cylinder hori zontally-opposed Lycoming AIO-540 uses Christen inverted fuel oil system turns two-bladed Muhlbauer constant-speed propeller Catherine Ma nourys Sirius version second TR 260 F-WYVF has Lycoming AIO-540 rated no less 330 hp Dimensions Wingspan 27 ft 4 824m Length 19 ft 3 58m Wing Area 118 sq ft urn2 Flying Weight 1320 lb 600kg Wing Loading 112 lb/sq ft 545kg/rn2 Performance Maximum Level Speed 235 mph 380km/h Maximum Diving Speed 280 mph 450 km/h Maximum Maneu vering Speed 200 mph 320 km/h Sea Level Rate Climb 4000 ft/min 20m/ sec Roll Rate 270 deg/sec TR 260 has now its first major international competition airing No doubt lessons learned now being incorporated first two airframes hopes others follow French develop TR 260 will depend see its fu turehow think will stand up against best current airplanes ones being readied such couple 300hp Pitts Specials retracting landing gear next important test TR 260 Muzergues Manoury will Eurobatics 87 European Champion ships scheduled June 22-26 1987 Speichersdorf West Germany 40 miles northeast Nurnberg After will World Championships July 31 August 12 1988 Red Deer Alberta Canada world will know just good airplane TR 260 has become Letters Editor Continued page 12 am enclosing photo photo might interest some readers took picture rebuilt SE-5A Hendon Airdrome near London 1934 event some sort international fly-in held same week event now called Famborough show Thomas P Field Lexington KY Aviation Merit Badges Recently ModelAviation printed cornApril1987 171 No 547 Midget Mustang$800 RO Sport Scale 40/46 four-stroke engine spans 54 No 548 Fokker Triplane$225 CL Y2A Sport Scale WW three-winger spans 1 2Y4 1 cJ en0 -o 0 0 en t 0 0 -E co en r cnj enen 0 20 en en us coW en en 0 en 0 enen 0 00 en 0 en U 01 eec ]U _NAME J 0 c enSTREET U CITY 00 N rca 0 STATE UStiletto CL Stunt model McDonald winner 1976 1980 1982 FAI World Clamps$ 375 Blue Birds 6C Ken Willards formation pIano 4-channel 10/15 powne$ 375 Crashmeater Cl Craoh-pronf tranrer two nizsn15/30 aid 35/40 power$ 125 Mini F-16 6C Sarpukmn 049 dueled-fan sport flior 2-clruonsl Balsa wings tad foss strnetors$ 275 1930 Fleet Biplane RC Sport Scale 35/40 4-channel Wingspan 56 I/In scale Two absoto$ 625 Drake II 6C Ken Wit ards flying boot 3-choonel 15-pow. Fly land rsnronalds gear$ 315 Taylor Cub 60 Don Smiro Schnslyard-Scals 049s 2-3 chaooel Spano 50 in$ 350 Zephyr 110 Smell 2-charnel glolsr handlaunch tow thermal sinpo soaring$ 200 Laser 200110 Sport Scale replica champiounhip Aurohotic liar toes 40 powar 4-5 chanrel Two shseto$1075 Electric Sparky 60 Electric-powered foo flier 05 erntor 3-chennol flC scaled-op 1939 robber-power favorite. 50 Cruiser FFEmlnyo Endureoce mblerr-powor fon ship has big-asdsl characteristics$200 Cavalier flC Old-Timer-like now design Iran huge wing forolom easy No 35 power 3 dranoels Two slasts$1725 Firebolt IC Pusher canard sport/patlsro uses 40 pusher nngino 4-channol Han nwept-lwward fomo wergo$650 AA Mino America IlC Olil-limer Texaco model 049 glow 2-channels$650 Sweet P-30 FF Neat slick-and-tissue Outdoor Rubbur P-3D-clans model cuetant-winner$200 Spectre fiC Electric-power 05-size muler stat 3 different wiogo sport soaring aerobatics$700 4-40 60 Shoulder-wing spud flier 4-cycle 40-size engine 4 channels$650 Blue Max II 60 fun-fly spertoter 40-sizo arginan spans 52 hr Ughtweigbtolrnctmwe$700 Stroker RC Mid-wing sportotar root 40149 four-neroke angers spans SOY tal-dregger$850 Buttercup 60 Cots ellis opertoter uses micro 2-ch 60 polse-indder Spans 27 in. far 020/035 power$300 Weekender 60 Low-wiog sport flier 20-size 4-stroke angian spees 47 in$515 4-60 fiC Doc Mathews greal sport flier 60-size foor-slroker engine spans 70 Two slants$1215 Fokker DVIII 60 Sport Scale model IAMI monoplaro uses 90 foor-ntnoko Iowan spoes 031u Two sheets . 0 Bill Winters Vagabond PP Sportflier down-sized 02-powered sersins 1940s cabin plow Spans 33 in$225 Buzzbat 60 Slops-noarer opons 60 uses 2 80 charoels$150 P35 Lightning CL Sport Scale fighter spans 85 weighs 10 lb uses twin 35o Two slasts$1175 Playmate 6C Sport filer 3 60 channels 15/25-size onginos sparer SD in$650 F-iS CL pronto scale fighter spees 17 hat tricycle landing gear$200 Extra 230 RC Giant Scab acrobatic plane spans 6 ft uses quadra nogian Two dan stasIs$1650 Black Beauty 110 Slops-soaring racer han foam wing 3-ch 60 spars 114 in$750 Henry T 60 Spartoter 2-3 charnel 60 spans 52 han adiostahle wing flaps$415 Westland Whirlwind 60 Sport ScaleWW lltwia-angised Britishlighter 10-olse angmnes spans 55 Two ofrants$1150 Fake Ford 60 Sportster three angines 3-eb 60 Spans 50 ie Two plan sheets$575 Project P-13 FF Scale German 98W II flying wing posher/Iractor erldrer power npano 28 iu$325 Gee Baa R-1 CL Profile sport flier 25 osgines spans 36 in$475 Flight Aosiatant Wheeled flight hou corriss lots Two plan sheets61150 Comet Jr Clipper Plus 35% 80 Old-Timer oportsler engine 2-cIr 60 npeeo 48 in$650 Sorts Pitts 60 Rersinder-ocole hipe 40/60 angians spars 43 Twa plan sheets$1050 Dawnwalker FF Soperlight trdinrilal/Mulsilrdl mbker-powered competition plane spans 42 in$400 Hi-Tech 2002 60 Canard dueled-fan 45 enginso spans 39 Two slants$1000 Kifil Hem CL Mostly-cardboard spud-scale 989811 Japanese fighter 40 engine spaan 60 Two plan shtots$1150 Miss RJ 60 Wsdd Champiss FAI Pylon Racer 40 engines spano 51 in$550 Swallow 60 Ligbtwelght hetdogger 40-size four-stroke angines spans 58 in$825 PSY Catalina PP Skinny Scale two 00-2 motors Spans 32 MI-sheet-balsa coantroctian$325 Tsunami CL Profile scale spoos 21 inches AII-sheet-halsa censterelion$225 Terrible Coupe PP Rubber-powered Coupe dHiuer spans 48 contest-winner$475 Baby Bird CL Tiny Thunderhed-lilce StonIer uoes 049 diesal glow spans 34 han flaps$400 Cessna C-37 60 Schoolyard Scale famous 30s plane 049/10 power 2-dr spars 42 in$500 1938 Challenger 80 Tesoes Old-Timer spans 47 049 engine 2-chawel 60$550 Atrix 60 AMA Clans 0 Suilplane spans 110 in. uses 4-chansol RO systow$725 Cyrano II PP P-30 Robber flying wing pusher spans 28 Bamahy Waiefan$325 Cessna 208 Caravan CL Sport Scala 02 electric power spaes 37 in$300 Wildfire CL PAl Speed plane holds Canodian record Asymmetric wing spans 31 TO dolly dam mci$575 Simitar Slow-Motion 1580 Tailless flying plank iS ergines spain 80 uses 3-dr 60$350 Sparrowhawk 60 Sportoter opaus 40 in. has flaps In-gear 15 engines 5-ch$675 Parakeet RO Sport biplano 15125 ongiorn 3-channel RO eqoipmeot spans 42 in$075 Miss Grand Rapids FF Juinho Robber Scale monoplane spars 31 0$475 Pattern Plane CL ail-sheet-halsa perfilo oportuter spans 20 Customize itr$250 Heron 60 Oil Winters sport Electric gaared 015 motor 3 RO ch spans 85 in$575 Tubestake OMT PP Muloihill Rubber canlest plane spans 52 in$515 Mig Sweeper CL Windy Urtnownkis giaot 80-pownrerl Slunter spans 751s Twe plan sheets$1375 Circle numbers plans wish order 193 332 454 499 512 520 528 535 542 239 386 457 500 513 521 529 536 543 262 414 460 502 514 522 530 537 544 302 438 465 503 515 523 531 538 545 310 440 470 505 517 525 532 539 546 314 444 478 506 518 526 533 540 547 326 447 490 511 519 527 534 541 548 Pies price includes first class postage fer US delivery Air Mail aver 300 milen Far ardors outside US. please add $250 fer Air Mail $125 surface mail pine Muke check money orderpuyuble US londoIo Mode/Aviation AMA 1810 Samuel Moroe Reston VA 22090 Pleuoe show 310 0 weeks delivery Enclosed $ ZIP ment concerned modeler la mented Boy Scouts America no longer offered merit badge model airplane building havent able determine ever merit badge named Model Airplane Building two merit badges closely related aeromodeling hobby alive well Aviation Model Design Building merit badges have remained un changed last 20 years two merit badges draw heavily upon modeling skills expertise emphasize potential activities serve enjoyable hobby valuable skills career fields aerospace engineering requirements merit badges include activities such explain forces acting aircraft flight aid model build fly model fly AMA sanctioned contest demonstrate understanding tool safe ty proper handling chemicals such glue paint prepare four-view drawing passenger-carrying vehicle con struct model drawing Merit badges optional activities Scouts have mastered basic hiking camping skills key step qualification process becoming Eagle Scout Scout has dozens merit badges choose availability merit badge counselor given field provides incentive Scout select par ticular merit badge merit badge coun selor adult volunteer know ledgeable merit badges subject area serves advisor Scout verifies completion merit badge requirements Local Boy Scout Councils maintain cadre merit badge counselors file assist individual Scout completion merit badges interest him Serving merit badge counselor gives modeler unique opportunity share expertise way provides service community merit badge pamphlet serves primary text completing requirements freeing counselor need create entire educational program An enterprising counselor can capitalize requirements badge parallels anothers activity dovetails require ments second merit badge wellstructured aeromodeling program could al low Scout complete both Aviation Model Building Design merit badges may have potential club project Regardless what path modeler chooses first step same call local Boy Scout Council volunteer See phone directory listing under Boy Scouts America Modelers volunteer serve merit badge counselors can factor determines whether merit badges exist obscure requirements paper become proud achievements future Eagle Scout Cam Martin Virginia Beach VA 1 72Model Aviation No 193 No 239 No 262 No 302 No 310 No 314 No 326 No 332 No 386 No 414 No 438 No 440 No 444 No 447 No 454 No 457 No 460 No 465 No 410 No 478 No 490 No 499 No 500 No 502 No 503 No 505 No 506 No 511 No 512 No 513 No 514 No 515 No 517 No 518 No 519 No 520 No 521 No 522 No 523 No 525 No 526 No 527 No 528 No 529 No 530 No 531 No 532 No 533 No 534 No 535 No 536 No 537 No 538 No 539 No 540 No 541 NO 542 No 543 No 544 No 546 No 540 Please print carefully
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/04
Page Numbers: 8, 10, 12, 171, 172
Bill Effinger * says past five years have re-designing classic Berkeley models engineered over past fifty years updating structure engine installation providing details multi-channel control WE supplies registered set plans including complete profile parts patterns parts drawings bill materials instructions putting together own kit can save up 50% cost model building Plan N Pattern Sets Engine Sizes I a Non-Scale Super Brigadier 44 44 1265 sq RCFF-3 Sea Kitten 51 51 1312 sq RCFF-16 Sky Buggy32 31 Va300sq RCFF14 Wj Ace/Ruler 40- 40/a1240sq RCFF-11 Sinbad 78 78 1685 sq RCG-1 Mini-Hog 48 47 1340 sq RCT3 Non-Scale Super Buccaneer 66 66 1650 sq RCFF4 5 Super Brigadier 66 66 1530 sq RCFF2 Custom Cavalier 78 78 1630 sq RCFF6 $1795 Snow White 68 68 1700 sq RCFF-7 5 Sea Cat 68 68 1540 sq RCFF13 5 Sky Buggy 42 42 1530 sq RCFF12 5 Ace/Ruler 54 54 1432 sq RCFF8 $1295vV AstroHog54 rLz~ 54 1450 sq RCT1 Super Buccaneer 88 11200 sq RCFF1 5_____________ Prices Complete Plans Sub Assembly Detailed Parts Lists Bill Effinger isa founding member AMA NFFS Hall Famer Add $200 tar MeIIIng Tube SEND FOR BROCHURE ahead crowd New Brochure showing Plan Sets 1987 Send $1 refundable first orderl WE Technical Services PO Box 76884-A Atlanta GA 30328 Epoxy Allergy Im beginner RC hobby just year have read John Prestons Safety Comes First articles about same time Im 14 years old live Juneau Alaska also fly models belong GAS Club Gastineau Aero modelers Society balsa-sheeting pair floats workshop night known bedroom started getting extreme head ache figured just lack sleep about midnight stopped working next day same thing happened time middle day knew must something else besides tiredness Almost like doctor February edi tion ModelAviation arrived read letters part safety column about problems epoxy fumes cleared things up later mixed batch 6-mm epoxy headache set dont care publish letter would like encourage others mix use epoxy wellventilated room may sound like others wrote butyour safety column helped Heres little human interest familys vacations lot questions arise mention Alaska live igloos have electricity just some questions Anyway would like get thing clear normal American citizens buy foreign radios planes cars live southeast Alaska have ever Seattle WA have seen sample weather differences have colder winters cool sum mers Actually flying weather up great Come up sometime would welcome upcoming Fun Fly Juneau August 1-2 Mike Olsen Auke Bay AK Newcomers Clubs As Model Aviation AMA interested am furthering partici pation membership great sport Continued page 10 DIA 634 728 3 3* 4 56 833&3/44568 8*4566*7 94 56 6* 7 7* 104 5 6 6W 6* 7 8W 106EW 1146 7 7* 7* 7&3/4 8 116KW 11*67 124W 5 SW 6 1356 1456 1556 16678 FOUR-CYCLE TAILORED HELICAL PITCH 126 6* 7 7* 8 13677*8 146 7 7*8 1567 16678 PYLON RACING 7SN 5*N 8&3/46* 6&3/4 7 7* 7&3/4 97 7* 7&3/4 W Wide blade EW Extra wide PRICE $149 $179 $189 $199 $199 $209 $219 $229 $239 $239 $279 $359 $459 $659 $949 $299 $389 $489 $689 $989 $279 $289 $289 N Nawow SPECIALISTS IN CUSTOM COX TEE DEE & REED ENGINESCOMPLETE INVENTOR V OF CUSTOM & STOCK PARTS OLD TIMER SUPPLIES CARBON FIBER COILS CONDENSERS SILK TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS TIMERS ETC REPLICA OR WICK ENGINES NE WI! 1/2A PLAYBOY SR FOR 1/2A TEXACO R/C FF ELECTRIC OR SPORT KIT $2995 ORDER BY MAIL OR PHONE 714 830-5162 SORRY NO COD VISA & MASTERCARD WELCOME DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED ALL PRICES ARE POSTPAID ON ORDERS OVER $10 ORDERS SHIPPED FIRST CLASS MAIL WITHIN 24 HRS CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ADD 6% TAX Editor letters will carefully considered general Interest used Send Mo del AviatIon 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 OUR INVENTORY AVEHA~ES OVER 8000 PROPSIII SPECIAL PRO SERIES PITCH NEW FOR 87 IBM COMPATIBLE COMPUTER PROGRAM TOOLS FOR THE SCRATCH BUILDER & DESIGNERWING DESIGN$4795 ThretProWan Thre6PO9rOflSMONOPLANE DESIGN$3595 121 CnardAeVRnP0orASUJDI2IBipepIaneAeSiSnpORra,sLIFT DESIGN$2995 $7995TBreePoBrHnN$5995FORMULAS FROM A-Z$1995 BIPLANE DESIGN$3795 PRINT OUTOFA PROGRAMFonUaslror,AZTRIG CALCULATOR$3495 OF YOUR CHOICE SENDRPM DATA $6995WEACCEPTAIRORAFTEALANCE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTSSEND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO IBM COMPATIBLE COMPUTEROWA DESIGNS GLENN WHITENER B ASSOCIATES 2566 RAM OS GREATERBRiS BELLAIRE BLVD TON TEXAS 77536 100% IBM COMPATIBLE COLOR GRAPHICS CARDTELEPHONE 17131 772-3907 MASTER AIRSCREW performance SIZESand value Master SeriesAirscrew propellers 51/2x4thruflx4 atable GIF Series 7x4 thru lix 71/2Leader small K Series 4-StrokesAirfoil 12x6 thru 16x8 Technology E Series Electrics 12x8 15x12 New Antique Series 12x6 13x6 14x7 16x7 WINDSOR PROPELLER Co 384 Tesconi Court Santa Rosa CA 95401 RC flying kind enough publish artiCle 1985 attempted explain roughly 50% RC beginners drop out due wrong selection RC trainer As adjunct kind enough publish last year announce ment availability list easiest-to-fly trainers buck SASE other aspect leads beginners discouragement dropping out am constantly getting feedback about failure some RC clubs make newcomers welcome first issue about suitable trainers picked up several other journal ists designers agreement helping carry forth banner speak However magazine has attempted address second problem bewildering RC beginners published lone letter beginner said quitting after year hobby due being made feel invisible After attending club meetings year no given him time day club members seemed care about comfort able old cliques said attempted address Actually magazine just published guys let ter/article let go that much step forward indicated certainly isolated problem have noticed own club years now have dozen letters correspondents over country noting phenomenon trait Although problem No 1 se rious did have answer solution Problem No 2 easy needs addressing cant myself Im really sure about answers solutions doesnt mean should close eyes pretend doesnt existnot hearts go out newcomers and/or want see hobby embrace possible know clubs have individual members concerned about newcomers am try give newcomers attention old friends Apparently arent enough us Solutions may worth article isnt enough shrug off problem just say Thats way people Id like collect thoughts people possible also concerned needs newcomers growth sharing sport Im especially terested hearing have something say will useful preparing article So far have just individually answering letters newcomers have felt cold-shouldered whole sub ject something clubs club mem bers should take personally has nothing race creed way anyones hair parted Continued page 12 10 Model Aviation SCHOOLYARD CHAMPIONS Astros two new schoolyard champions have power motors twice size new cobalt 020 weighs three can spin Cox 6x4 10000 rpm four cells cobalt 035 weighs four ounces can spin cox 6x4 14000 rpm five cells Now can finally fly practical 1/2 size electric schoolyard model loading down TON OF BATTERIES Astro Challenger Cobalt 020 035 motors Truly breakthrough state-of-the-art #6602 $5995 #6603 $6995 The Astro Sport perfect school yard fun Install Astro Cobalt 020 becomes gentle orgiving trainer Install Astro Cobalt 035 becomes schoolyard show-off doing snappy rolls loops other schoolyard maneuvers Large wing lets land safely small spaces Span 37 area 292 sq #1 01 9 $3995 original astro ac/dc charger often imitated never equaled works th IOv ac 12v dc Its variable charge rate lets charge nicad pack four seven cells up 1200 mahr just fifteen minutes Features ision 15 minute timer accurate ammeter voltage monitor jacks equalizer circuit pilot light #4005B $7595 VISIT YOUR DEALER TODAY AND SEE THE SCHOOLYARD CHAMPIONS dIY jde Ij je USA 13311 BEACH AVE NA DEL REY CA 90292 PHONE 213 S21-6242 ATT- CHEKI1 ON-Board Battery Tester Saves Time. Saves Models BAiTCHEK RX-1 $1495 USA NEW Install RC Models Check receiver battery status press button Small Light 1/2 oz Precise Rugged ORDER TODAY dealer Protune Corp 914462-6452 PO Box 1808 Poughkeepsie NY 12601 Extroverts seldom have problem Maybe just matter determined elbowing-in adverse newcomer situ ation seems prevalent larger clubs say 80 members seldom have waiting line frequency pin What answer Jim Waterman 3818 Deerfield Dr San Antonio TX 78218 Free Plywood Hello Seasons Greetings Letter written January 3 Enclosed will find piece -in-thick plywood got free times little bit helps 5 Fellow modelers can get want checking produce section markets Especially wintertime lot fruits come packed ply crates little work can have neverending supply Make sure ask first share supply friends Everett JW Boulous Morgantown PA samples Everett sent appear lightweight comparatively soft three ply construction type wood prob ably depends what plentjful area origin Everetts box came Spain Pantyhose SE-5s doubt am alone appre ciation shape leg enclosed some highly-advertised pantyhose Mod elers description fascinated beautiful curves Atpresentl am concerned about getting right shape wing Prodigy have cut fitted sanded trying get near-perfect 5-4061-096-84 digits airfoil must have variaoies have sync reckoned nylon pantyhose could show off shape leg might just same thing framework wing females house bound some old pantyhose will give clear idea shape things Continued page 171 1 2 Model Aviation symmetrical section tapering thickness 14% root 10% tip stressed lOGs positive negative large almost-full-span ailerons use small external counterbalances rather load-easing spades engine prototype built Georges Muzergues Gerard Feugray F-WTXK 260-hp six-cylinder hori zontally-opposed Lycoming AIO-540 uses Christen inverted fuel oil system turns two-bladed Muhlbauer constant-speed propeller Catherine Ma nourys Sirius version second TR 260 F-WYVF has Lycoming AIO-540 rated no less 330 hp Dimensions Wingspan 27 ft 4 824m Length 19 ft 3 58m Wing Area 118 sq ft urn2 Flying Weight 1320 lb 600kg Wing Loading 112 lb/sq ft 545kg/rn2 Performance Maximum Level Speed 235 mph 380km/h Maximum Diving Speed 280 mph 450 km/h Maximum Maneu vering Speed 200 mph 320 km/h Sea Level Rate Climb 4000 ft/min 20m/ sec Roll Rate 270 deg/sec TR 260 has now its first major international competition airing No doubt lessons learned now being incorporated first two airframes hopes others follow French develop TR 260 will depend see its fu turehow think will stand up against best current airplanes ones being readied such couple 300hp Pitts Specials retracting landing gear next important test TR 260 Muzergues Manoury will Eurobatics 87 European Champion ships scheduled June 22-26 1987 Speichersdorf West Germany 40 miles northeast Nurnberg After will World Championships July 31 August 12 1988 Red Deer Alberta Canada world will know just good airplane TR 260 has become Letters Editor Continued page 12 am enclosing photo photo might interest some readers took picture rebuilt SE-5A Hendon Airdrome near London 1934 event some sort international fly-in held same week event now called Famborough show Thomas P Field Lexington KY Aviation Merit Badges Recently ModelAviation printed cornApril1987 171 No 547 Midget Mustang$800 RO Sport Scale 40/46 four-stroke engine spans 54 No 548 Fokker Triplane$225 CL Y2A Sport Scale WW three-winger spans 1 2Y4 1 cJ en0 -o 0 0 en t 0 0 -E co en r cnj enen 0 20 en en us coW en en 0 en 0 enen 0 00 en 0 en U 01 eec ]U _NAME J 0 c enSTREET U CITY 00 N rca 0 STATE UStiletto CL Stunt model McDonald winner 1976 1980 1982 FAI World Clamps$ 375 Blue Birds 6C Ken Willards formation pIano 4-channel 10/15 powne$ 375 Crashmeater Cl Craoh-pronf tranrer two nizsn15/30 aid 35/40 power$ 125 Mini F-16 6C Sarpukmn 049 dueled-fan sport flior 2-clruonsl Balsa wings tad foss strnetors$ 275 1930 Fleet Biplane RC Sport Scale 35/40 4-channel Wingspan 56 I/In scale Two absoto$ 625 Drake II 6C Ken Wit ards flying boot 3-choonel 15-pow. Fly land rsnronalds gear$ 315 Taylor Cub 60 Don Smiro Schnslyard-Scals 049s 2-3 chaooel Spano 50 in$ 350 Zephyr 110 Smell 2-charnel glolsr handlaunch tow thermal sinpo soaring$ 200 Laser 200110 Sport Scale replica champiounhip Aurohotic liar toes 40 powar 4-5 chanrel Two shseto$1075 Electric Sparky 60 Electric-powered foo flier 05 erntor 3-chennol flC scaled-op 1939 robber-power favorite. 50 Cruiser FFEmlnyo Endureoce mblerr-powor fon ship has big-asdsl characteristics$200 Cavalier flC Old-Timer-like now design Iran huge wing forolom easy No 35 power 3 dranoels Two slasts$1725 Firebolt IC Pusher canard sport/patlsro uses 40 pusher nngino 4-channol Han nwept-lwward fomo wergo$650 AA Mino America IlC Olil-limer Texaco model 049 glow 2-channels$650 Sweet P-30 FF Neat slick-and-tissue Outdoor Rubbur P-3D-clans model cuetant-winner$200 Spectre fiC Electric-power 05-size muler stat 3 different wiogo sport soaring aerobatics$700 4-40 60 Shoulder-wing spud flier 4-cycle 40-size engine 4 channels$650 Blue Max II 60 fun-fly spertoter 40-sizo arginan spans 52 hr Ughtweigbtolrnctmwe$700 Stroker RC Mid-wing sportotar root 40149 four-neroke angers spans SOY tal-dregger$850 Buttercup 60 Cots ellis opertoter uses micro 2-ch 60 polse-indder Spans 27 in. far 020/035 power$300 Weekender 60 Low-wiog sport flier 20-size 4-stroke angian spees 47 in$515 4-60 fiC Doc Mathews greal sport flier 60-size foor-slroker engine spans 70 Two slants$1215 Fokker DVIII 60 Sport Scale model IAMI monoplaro uses 90 foor-ntnoko Iowan spoes 031u Two sheets . 0 Bill Winters Vagabond PP Sportflier down-sized 02-powered sersins 1940s cabin plow Spans 33 in$225 Buzzbat 60 Slops-noarer opons 60 uses 2 80 charoels$150 P35 Lightning CL Sport Scale fighter spans 85 weighs 10 lb uses twin 35o Two slasts$1175 Playmate 6C Sport filer 3 60 channels 15/25-size onginos sparer SD in$650 F-iS CL pronto scale fighter spees 17 hat tricycle landing gear$200 Extra 230 RC Giant Scab acrobatic plane spans 6 ft uses quadra nogian Two dan stasIs$1650 Black Beauty 110 Slops-soaring racer han foam wing 3-ch 60 spars 114 in$750 Henry T 60 Spartoter 2-3 charnel 60 spans 52 han adiostahle wing flaps$415 Westland Whirlwind 60 Sport ScaleWW lltwia-angised Britishlighter 10-olse angmnes spans 55 Two ofrants$1150 Fake Ford 60 Sportster three angines 3-eb 60 Spans 50 ie Two plan sheets$575 Project P-13 FF Scale German 98W II flying wing posher/Iractor erldrer power npano 28 iu$325 Gee Baa R-1 CL Profile sport flier 25 osgines spans 36 in$475 Flight Aosiatant Wheeled flight hou corriss lots Two plan sheets61150 Comet Jr Clipper Plus 35% 80 Old-Timer oportsler engine 2-cIr 60 npeeo 48 in$650 Sorts Pitts 60 Rersinder-ocole hipe 40/60 angians spars 43 Twa plan sheets$1050 Dawnwalker FF Soperlight trdinrilal/Mulsilrdl mbker-powered competition plane spans 42 in$400 Hi-Tech 2002 60 Canard dueled-fan 45 enginso spans 39 Two slants$1000 Kifil Hem CL Mostly-cardboard spud-scale 989811 Japanese fighter 40 engine spaan 60 Two plan shtots$1150 Miss RJ 60 Wsdd Champiss FAI Pylon Racer 40 engines spano 51 in$550 Swallow 60 Ligbtwelght hetdogger 40-size four-stroke angines spans 58 in$825 PSY Catalina PP Skinny Scale two 00-2 motors Spans 32 MI-sheet-balsa coantroctian$325 Tsunami CL Profile scale spoos 21 inches AII-sheet-halsa censterelion$225 Terrible Coupe PP Rubber-powered Coupe dHiuer spans 48 contest-winner$475 Baby Bird CL Tiny Thunderhed-lilce StonIer uoes 049 diesal glow spans 34 han flaps$400 Cessna C-37 60 Schoolyard Scale famous 30s plane 049/10 power 2-dr spars 42 in$500 1938 Challenger 80 Tesoes Old-Timer spans 47 049 engine 2-chawel 60$550 Atrix 60 AMA Clans 0 Suilplane spans 110 in. uses 4-chansol RO systow$725 Cyrano II PP P-30 Robber flying wing pusher spans 28 Bamahy Waiefan$325 Cessna 208 Caravan CL Sport Scala 02 electric power spaes 37 in$300 Wildfire CL PAl Speed plane holds Canodian record Asymmetric wing spans 31 TO dolly dam mci$575 Simitar Slow-Motion 1580 Tailless flying plank iS ergines spain 80 uses 3-dr 60$350 Sparrowhawk 60 Sportoter opaus 40 in. has flaps In-gear 15 engines 5-ch$675 Parakeet RO Sport biplano 15125 ongiorn 3-channel RO eqoipmeot spans 42 in$075 Miss Grand Rapids FF Juinho Robber Scale monoplane spars 31 0$475 Pattern Plane CL ail-sheet-halsa perfilo oportuter spans 20 Customize itr$250 Heron 60 Oil Winters sport Electric gaared 015 motor 3 RO ch spans 85 in$575 Tubestake OMT PP Muloihill Rubber canlest plane spans 52 in$515 Mig Sweeper CL Windy Urtnownkis giaot 80-pownrerl Slunter spans 751s Twe plan sheets$1375 Circle numbers plans wish order 193 332 454 499 512 520 528 535 542 239 386 457 500 513 521 529 536 543 262 414 460 502 514 522 530 537 544 302 438 465 503 515 523 531 538 545 310 440 470 505 517 525 532 539 546 314 444 478 506 518 526 533 540 547 326 447 490 511 519 527 534 541 548 Pies price includes first class postage fer US delivery Air Mail aver 300 milen Far ardors outside US. please add $250 fer Air Mail $125 surface mail pine Muke check money orderpuyuble US londoIo Mode/Aviation AMA 1810 Samuel Moroe Reston VA 22090 Pleuoe show 310 0 weeks delivery Enclosed $ ZIP ment concerned modeler la mented Boy Scouts America no longer offered merit badge model airplane building havent able determine ever merit badge named Model Airplane Building two merit badges closely related aeromodeling hobby alive well Aviation Model Design Building merit badges have remained un changed last 20 years two merit badges draw heavily upon modeling skills expertise emphasize potential activities serve enjoyable hobby valuable skills career fields aerospace engineering requirements merit badges include activities such explain forces acting aircraft flight aid model build fly model fly AMA sanctioned contest demonstrate understanding tool safe ty proper handling chemicals such glue paint prepare four-view drawing passenger-carrying vehicle con struct model drawing Merit badges optional activities Scouts have mastered basic hiking camping skills key step qualification process becoming Eagle Scout Scout has dozens merit badges choose availability merit badge counselor given field provides incentive Scout select par ticular merit badge merit badge coun selor adult volunteer know ledgeable merit badges subject area serves advisor Scout verifies completion merit badge requirements Local Boy Scout Councils maintain cadre merit badge counselors file assist individual Scout completion merit badges interest him Serving merit badge counselor gives modeler unique opportunity share expertise way provides service community merit badge pamphlet serves primary text completing requirements freeing counselor need create entire educational program An enterprising counselor can capitalize requirements badge parallels anothers activity dovetails require ments second merit badge wellstructured aeromodeling program could al low Scout complete both Aviation Model Building Design merit badges may have potential club project Regardless what path modeler chooses first step same call local Boy Scout Council volunteer See phone directory listing under Boy Scouts America Modelers volunteer serve merit badge counselors can factor determines whether merit badges exist obscure requirements paper become proud achievements future Eagle Scout Cam Martin Virginia Beach VA 1 72Model Aviation No 193 No 239 No 262 No 302 No 310 No 314 No 326 No 332 No 386 No 414 No 438 No 440 No 444 No 447 No 454 No 457 No 460 No 465 No 410 No 478 No 490 No 499 No 500 No 502 No 503 No 505 No 506 No 511 No 512 No 513 No 514 No 515 No 517 No 518 No 519 No 520 No 521 No 522 No 523 No 525 No 526 No 527 No 528 No 529 No 530 No 531 No 532 No 533 No 534 No 535 No 536 No 537 No 538 No 539 No 540 No 541 NO 542 No 543 No 544 No 546 No 540 Please print carefully
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/04
Page Numbers: 8, 10, 12, 171, 172
Bill Effinger * says past five years have re-designing classic Berkeley models engineered over past fifty years updating structure engine installation providing details multi-channel control WE supplies registered set plans including complete profile parts patterns parts drawings bill materials instructions putting together own kit can save up 50% cost model building Plan N Pattern Sets Engine Sizes I a Non-Scale Super Brigadier 44 44 1265 sq RCFF-3 Sea Kitten 51 51 1312 sq RCFF-16 Sky Buggy32 31 Va300sq RCFF14 Wj Ace/Ruler 40- 40/a1240sq RCFF-11 Sinbad 78 78 1685 sq RCG-1 Mini-Hog 48 47 1340 sq RCT3 Non-Scale Super Buccaneer 66 66 1650 sq RCFF4 5 Super Brigadier 66 66 1530 sq RCFF2 Custom Cavalier 78 78 1630 sq RCFF6 $1795 Snow White 68 68 1700 sq RCFF-7 5 Sea Cat 68 68 1540 sq RCFF13 5 Sky Buggy 42 42 1530 sq RCFF12 5 Ace/Ruler 54 54 1432 sq RCFF8 $1295vV AstroHog54 rLz~ 54 1450 sq RCT1 Super Buccaneer 88 11200 sq RCFF1 5_____________ Prices Complete Plans Sub Assembly Detailed Parts Lists Bill Effinger isa founding member AMA NFFS Hall Famer Add $200 tar MeIIIng Tube SEND FOR BROCHURE ahead crowd New Brochure showing Plan Sets 1987 Send $1 refundable first orderl WE Technical Services PO Box 76884-A Atlanta GA 30328 Epoxy Allergy Im beginner RC hobby just year have read John Prestons Safety Comes First articles about same time Im 14 years old live Juneau Alaska also fly models belong GAS Club Gastineau Aero modelers Society balsa-sheeting pair floats workshop night known bedroom started getting extreme head ache figured just lack sleep about midnight stopped working next day same thing happened time middle day knew must something else besides tiredness Almost like doctor February edi tion ModelAviation arrived read letters part safety column about problems epoxy fumes cleared things up later mixed batch 6-mm epoxy headache set dont care publish letter would like encourage others mix use epoxy wellventilated room may sound like others wrote butyour safety column helped Heres little human interest familys vacations lot questions arise mention Alaska live igloos have electricity just some questions Anyway would like get thing clear normal American citizens buy foreign radios planes cars live southeast Alaska have ever Seattle WA have seen sample weather differences have colder winters cool sum mers Actually flying weather up great Come up sometime would welcome upcoming Fun Fly Juneau August 1-2 Mike Olsen Auke Bay AK Newcomers Clubs As Model Aviation AMA interested am furthering partici pation membership great sport Continued page 10 DIA 634 728 3 3* 4 56 833&3/44568 8*4566*7 94 56 6* 7 7* 104 5 6 6W 6* 7 8W 106EW 1146 7 7* 7* 7&3/4 8 116KW 11*67 124W 5 SW 6 1356 1456 1556 16678 FOUR-CYCLE TAILORED HELICAL PITCH 126 6* 7 7* 8 13677*8 146 7 7*8 1567 16678 PYLON RACING 7SN 5*N 8&3/46* 6&3/4 7 7* 7&3/4 97 7* 7&3/4 W Wide blade EW Extra wide PRICE $149 $179 $189 $199 $199 $209 $219 $229 $239 $239 $279 $359 $459 $659 $949 $299 $389 $489 $689 $989 $279 $289 $289 N Nawow SPECIALISTS IN CUSTOM COX TEE DEE & REED ENGINESCOMPLETE INVENTOR V OF CUSTOM & STOCK PARTS OLD TIMER SUPPLIES CARBON FIBER COILS CONDENSERS SILK TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS TIMERS ETC REPLICA OR WICK ENGINES NE WI! 1/2A PLAYBOY SR FOR 1/2A TEXACO R/C FF ELECTRIC OR SPORT KIT $2995 ORDER BY MAIL OR PHONE 714 830-5162 SORRY NO COD VISA & MASTERCARD WELCOME DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED ALL PRICES ARE POSTPAID ON ORDERS OVER $10 ORDERS SHIPPED FIRST CLASS MAIL WITHIN 24 HRS CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ADD 6% TAX Editor letters will carefully considered general Interest used Send Mo del AviatIon 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 OUR INVENTORY AVEHA~ES OVER 8000 PROPSIII SPECIAL PRO SERIES PITCH NEW FOR 87 IBM COMPATIBLE COMPUTER PROGRAM TOOLS FOR THE SCRATCH BUILDER & DESIGNERWING DESIGN$4795 ThretProWan Thre6PO9rOflSMONOPLANE DESIGN$3595 121 CnardAeVRnP0orASUJDI2IBipepIaneAeSiSnpORra,sLIFT DESIGN$2995 $7995TBreePoBrHnN$5995FORMULAS FROM A-Z$1995 BIPLANE DESIGN$3795 PRINT OUTOFA PROGRAMFonUaslror,AZTRIG CALCULATOR$3495 OF YOUR CHOICE SENDRPM DATA $6995WEACCEPTAIRORAFTEALANCE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTSSEND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO IBM COMPATIBLE COMPUTEROWA DESIGNS GLENN WHITENER B ASSOCIATES 2566 RAM OS GREATERBRiS BELLAIRE BLVD TON TEXAS 77536 100% IBM COMPATIBLE COLOR GRAPHICS CARDTELEPHONE 17131 772-3907 MASTER AIRSCREW performance SIZESand value Master SeriesAirscrew propellers 51/2x4thruflx4 atable GIF Series 7x4 thru lix 71/2Leader small K Series 4-StrokesAirfoil 12x6 thru 16x8 Technology E Series Electrics 12x8 15x12 New Antique Series 12x6 13x6 14x7 16x7 WINDSOR PROPELLER Co 384 Tesconi Court Santa Rosa CA 95401 RC flying kind enough publish artiCle 1985 attempted explain roughly 50% RC beginners drop out due wrong selection RC trainer As adjunct kind enough publish last year announce ment availability list easiest-to-fly trainers buck SASE other aspect leads beginners discouragement dropping out am constantly getting feedback about failure some RC clubs make newcomers welcome first issue about suitable trainers picked up several other journal ists designers agreement helping carry forth banner speak However magazine has attempted address second problem bewildering RC beginners published lone letter beginner said quitting after year hobby due being made feel invisible After attending club meetings year no given him time day club members seemed care about comfort able old cliques said attempted address Actually magazine just published guys let ter/article let go that much step forward indicated certainly isolated problem have noticed own club years now have dozen letters correspondents over country noting phenomenon trait Although problem No 1 se rious did have answer solution Problem No 2 easy needs addressing cant myself Im really sure about answers solutions doesnt mean should close eyes pretend doesnt existnot hearts go out newcomers and/or want see hobby embrace possible know clubs have individual members concerned about newcomers am try give newcomers attention old friends Apparently arent enough us Solutions may worth article isnt enough shrug off problem just say Thats way people Id like collect thoughts people possible also concerned needs newcomers growth sharing sport Im especially terested hearing have something say will useful preparing article So far have just individually answering letters newcomers have felt cold-shouldered whole sub ject something clubs club mem bers should take personally has nothing race creed way anyones hair parted Continued page 12 10 Model Aviation SCHOOLYARD CHAMPIONS Astros two new schoolyard champions have power motors twice size new cobalt 020 weighs three can spin Cox 6x4 10000 rpm four cells cobalt 035 weighs four ounces can spin cox 6x4 14000 rpm five cells Now can finally fly practical 1/2 size electric schoolyard model loading down TON OF BATTERIES Astro Challenger Cobalt 020 035 motors Truly breakthrough state-of-the-art #6602 $5995 #6603 $6995 The Astro Sport perfect school yard fun Install Astro Cobalt 020 becomes gentle orgiving trainer Install Astro Cobalt 035 becomes schoolyard show-off doing snappy rolls loops other schoolyard maneuvers Large wing lets land safely small spaces Span 37 area 292 sq #1 01 9 $3995 original astro ac/dc charger often imitated never equaled works th IOv ac 12v dc Its variable charge rate lets charge nicad pack four seven cells up 1200 mahr just fifteen minutes Features ision 15 minute timer accurate ammeter voltage monitor jacks equalizer circuit pilot light #4005B $7595 VISIT YOUR DEALER TODAY AND SEE THE SCHOOLYARD CHAMPIONS dIY jde Ij je USA 13311 BEACH AVE NA DEL REY CA 90292 PHONE 213 S21-6242 ATT- CHEKI1 ON-Board Battery Tester Saves Time. Saves Models BAiTCHEK RX-1 $1495 USA NEW Install RC Models Check receiver battery status press button Small Light 1/2 oz Precise Rugged ORDER TODAY dealer Protune Corp 914462-6452 PO Box 1808 Poughkeepsie NY 12601 Extroverts seldom have problem Maybe just matter determined elbowing-in adverse newcomer situ ation seems prevalent larger clubs say 80 members seldom have waiting line frequency pin What answer Jim Waterman 3818 Deerfield Dr San Antonio TX 78218 Free Plywood Hello Seasons Greetings Letter written January 3 Enclosed will find piece -in-thick plywood got free times little bit helps 5 Fellow modelers can get want checking produce section markets Especially wintertime lot fruits come packed ply crates little work can have neverending supply Make sure ask first share supply friends Everett JW Boulous Morgantown PA samples Everett sent appear lightweight comparatively soft three ply construction type wood prob ably depends what plentjful area origin Everetts box came Spain Pantyhose SE-5s doubt am alone appre ciation shape leg enclosed some highly-advertised pantyhose Mod elers description fascinated beautiful curves Atpresentl am concerned about getting right shape wing Prodigy have cut fitted sanded trying get near-perfect 5-4061-096-84 digits airfoil must have variaoies have sync reckoned nylon pantyhose could show off shape leg might just same thing framework wing females house bound some old pantyhose will give clear idea shape things Continued page 171 1 2 Model Aviation symmetrical section tapering thickness 14% root 10% tip stressed lOGs positive negative large almost-full-span ailerons use small external counterbalances rather load-easing spades engine prototype built Georges Muzergues Gerard Feugray F-WTXK 260-hp six-cylinder hori zontally-opposed Lycoming AIO-540 uses Christen inverted fuel oil system turns two-bladed Muhlbauer constant-speed propeller Catherine Ma nourys Sirius version second TR 260 F-WYVF has Lycoming AIO-540 rated no less 330 hp Dimensions Wingspan 27 ft 4 824m Length 19 ft 3 58m Wing Area 118 sq ft urn2 Flying Weight 1320 lb 600kg Wing Loading 112 lb/sq ft 545kg/rn2 Performance Maximum Level Speed 235 mph 380km/h Maximum Diving Speed 280 mph 450 km/h Maximum Maneu vering Speed 200 mph 320 km/h Sea Level Rate Climb 4000 ft/min 20m/ sec Roll Rate 270 deg/sec TR 260 has now its first major international competition airing No doubt lessons learned now being incorporated first two airframes hopes others follow French develop TR 260 will depend see its fu turehow think will stand up against best current airplanes ones being readied such couple 300hp Pitts Specials retracting landing gear next important test TR 260 Muzergues Manoury will Eurobatics 87 European Champion ships scheduled June 22-26 1987 Speichersdorf West Germany 40 miles northeast Nurnberg After will World Championships July 31 August 12 1988 Red Deer Alberta Canada world will know just good airplane TR 260 has become Letters Editor Continued page 12 am enclosing photo photo might interest some readers took picture rebuilt SE-5A Hendon Airdrome near London 1934 event some sort international fly-in held same week event now called Famborough show Thomas P Field Lexington KY Aviation Merit Badges Recently ModelAviation printed cornApril1987 171 No 547 Midget Mustang$800 RO Sport Scale 40/46 four-stroke engine spans 54 No 548 Fokker Triplane$225 CL Y2A Sport Scale WW three-winger spans 1 2Y4 1 cJ en0 -o 0 0 en t 0 0 -E co en r cnj enen 0 20 en en us coW en en 0 en 0 enen 0 00 en 0 en U 01 eec ]U _NAME J 0 c enSTREET U CITY 00 N rca 0 STATE UStiletto CL Stunt model McDonald winner 1976 1980 1982 FAI World Clamps$ 375 Blue Birds 6C Ken Willards formation pIano 4-channel 10/15 powne$ 375 Crashmeater Cl Craoh-pronf tranrer two nizsn15/30 aid 35/40 power$ 125 Mini F-16 6C Sarpukmn 049 dueled-fan sport flior 2-clruonsl Balsa wings tad foss strnetors$ 275 1930 Fleet Biplane RC Sport Scale 35/40 4-channel Wingspan 56 I/In scale Two absoto$ 625 Drake II 6C Ken Wit ards flying boot 3-choonel 15-pow. Fly land rsnronalds gear$ 315 Taylor Cub 60 Don Smiro Schnslyard-Scals 049s 2-3 chaooel Spano 50 in$ 350 Zephyr 110 Smell 2-charnel glolsr handlaunch tow thermal sinpo soaring$ 200 Laser 200110 Sport Scale replica champiounhip Aurohotic liar toes 40 powar 4-5 chanrel Two shseto$1075 Electric Sparky 60 Electric-powered foo flier 05 erntor 3-chennol flC scaled-op 1939 robber-power favorite. 50 Cruiser FFEmlnyo Endureoce mblerr-powor fon ship has big-asdsl characteristics$200 Cavalier flC Old-Timer-like now design Iran huge wing forolom easy No 35 power 3 dranoels Two slasts$1725 Firebolt IC Pusher canard sport/patlsro uses 40 pusher nngino 4-channol Han nwept-lwward fomo wergo$650 AA Mino America IlC Olil-limer Texaco model 049 glow 2-channels$650 Sweet P-30 FF Neat slick-and-tissue Outdoor Rubbur P-3D-clans model cuetant-winner$200 Spectre fiC Electric-power 05-size muler stat 3 different wiogo sport soaring aerobatics$700 4-40 60 Shoulder-wing spud flier 4-cycle 40-size engine 4 channels$650 Blue Max II 60 fun-fly spertoter 40-sizo arginan spans 52 hr Ughtweigbtolrnctmwe$700 Stroker RC Mid-wing sportotar root 40149 four-neroke angers spans SOY tal-dregger$850 Buttercup 60 Cots ellis opertoter uses micro 2-ch 60 polse-indder Spans 27 in. far 020/035 power$300 Weekender 60 Low-wiog sport flier 20-size 4-stroke angian spees 47 in$515 4-60 fiC Doc Mathews greal sport flier 60-size foor-slroker engine spans 70 Two slants$1215 Fokker DVIII 60 Sport Scale model IAMI monoplaro uses 90 foor-ntnoko Iowan spoes 031u Two sheets . 0 Bill Winters Vagabond PP Sportflier down-sized 02-powered sersins 1940s cabin plow Spans 33 in$225 Buzzbat 60 Slops-noarer opons 60 uses 2 80 charoels$150 P35 Lightning CL Sport Scale fighter spans 85 weighs 10 lb uses twin 35o Two slasts$1175 Playmate 6C Sport filer 3 60 channels 15/25-size onginos sparer SD in$650 F-iS CL pronto scale fighter spees 17 hat tricycle landing gear$200 Extra 230 RC Giant Scab acrobatic plane spans 6 ft uses quadra nogian Two dan stasIs$1650 Black Beauty 110 Slops-soaring racer han foam wing 3-ch 60 spars 114 in$750 Henry T 60 Spartoter 2-3 charnel 60 spans 52 han adiostahle wing flaps$415 Westland Whirlwind 60 Sport ScaleWW lltwia-angised Britishlighter 10-olse angmnes spans 55 Two ofrants$1150 Fake Ford 60 Sportster three angines 3-eb 60 Spans 50 ie Two plan sheets$575 Project P-13 FF Scale German 98W II flying wing posher/Iractor erldrer power npano 28 iu$325 Gee Baa R-1 CL Profile sport flier 25 osgines spans 36 in$475 Flight Aosiatant Wheeled flight hou corriss lots Two plan sheets61150 Comet Jr Clipper Plus 35% 80 Old-Timer oportsler engine 2-cIr 60 npeeo 48 in$650 Sorts Pitts 60 Rersinder-ocole hipe 40/60 angians spars 43 Twa plan sheets$1050 Dawnwalker FF Soperlight trdinrilal/Mulsilrdl mbker-powered competition plane spans 42 in$400 Hi-Tech 2002 60 Canard dueled-fan 45 enginso spans 39 Two slants$1000 Kifil Hem CL Mostly-cardboard spud-scale 989811 Japanese fighter 40 engine spaan 60 Two plan shtots$1150 Miss RJ 60 Wsdd Champiss FAI Pylon Racer 40 engines spano 51 in$550 Swallow 60 Ligbtwelght hetdogger 40-size four-stroke angines spans 58 in$825 PSY Catalina PP Skinny Scale two 00-2 motors Spans 32 MI-sheet-balsa coantroctian$325 Tsunami CL Profile scale spoos 21 inches AII-sheet-halsa censterelion$225 Terrible Coupe PP Rubber-powered Coupe dHiuer spans 48 contest-winner$475 Baby Bird CL Tiny Thunderhed-lilce StonIer uoes 049 diesal glow spans 34 han flaps$400 Cessna C-37 60 Schoolyard Scale famous 30s plane 049/10 power 2-dr spars 42 in$500 1938 Challenger 80 Tesoes Old-Timer spans 47 049 engine 2-chawel 60$550 Atrix 60 AMA Clans 0 Suilplane spans 110 in. uses 4-chansol RO systow$725 Cyrano II PP P-30 Robber flying wing pusher spans 28 Bamahy Waiefan$325 Cessna 208 Caravan CL Sport Scala 02 electric power spaes 37 in$300 Wildfire CL PAl Speed plane holds Canodian record Asymmetric wing spans 31 TO dolly dam mci$575 Simitar Slow-Motion 1580 Tailless flying plank iS ergines spain 80 uses 3-dr 60$350 Sparrowhawk 60 Sportoter opaus 40 in. has flaps In-gear 15 engines 5-ch$675 Parakeet RO Sport biplano 15125 ongiorn 3-channel RO eqoipmeot spans 42 in$075 Miss Grand Rapids FF Juinho Robber Scale monoplane spars 31 0$475 Pattern Plane CL ail-sheet-halsa perfilo oportuter spans 20 Customize itr$250 Heron 60 Oil Winters sport Electric gaared 015 motor 3 RO ch spans 85 in$575 Tubestake OMT PP Muloihill Rubber canlest plane spans 52 in$515 Mig Sweeper CL Windy Urtnownkis giaot 80-pownrerl Slunter spans 751s Twe plan sheets$1375 Circle numbers plans wish order 193 332 454 499 512 520 528 535 542 239 386 457 500 513 521 529 536 543 262 414 460 502 514 522 530 537 544 302 438 465 503 515 523 531 538 545 310 440 470 505 517 525 532 539 546 314 444 478 506 518 526 533 540 547 326 447 490 511 519 527 534 541 548 Pies price includes first class postage fer US delivery Air Mail aver 300 milen Far ardors outside US. please add $250 fer Air Mail $125 surface mail pine Muke check money orderpuyuble US londoIo Mode/Aviation AMA 1810 Samuel Moroe Reston VA 22090 Pleuoe show 310 0 weeks delivery Enclosed $ ZIP ment concerned modeler la mented Boy Scouts America no longer offered merit badge model airplane building havent able determine ever merit badge named Model Airplane Building two merit badges closely related aeromodeling hobby alive well Aviation Model Design Building merit badges have remained un changed last 20 years two merit badges draw heavily upon modeling skills expertise emphasize potential activities serve enjoyable hobby valuable skills career fields aerospace engineering requirements merit badges include activities such explain forces acting aircraft flight aid model build fly model fly AMA sanctioned contest demonstrate understanding tool safe ty proper handling chemicals such glue paint prepare four-view drawing passenger-carrying vehicle con struct model drawing Merit badges optional activities Scouts have mastered basic hiking camping skills key step qualification process becoming Eagle Scout Scout has dozens merit badges choose availability merit badge counselor given field provides incentive Scout select par ticular merit badge merit badge coun selor adult volunteer know ledgeable merit badges subject area serves advisor Scout verifies completion merit badge requirements Local Boy Scout Councils maintain cadre merit badge counselors file assist individual Scout completion merit badges interest him Serving merit badge counselor gives modeler unique opportunity share expertise way provides service community merit badge pamphlet serves primary text completing requirements freeing counselor need create entire educational program An enterprising counselor can capitalize requirements badge parallels anothers activity dovetails require ments second merit badge wellstructured aeromodeling program could al low Scout complete both Aviation Model Building Design merit badges may have potential club project Regardless what path modeler chooses first step same call local Boy Scout Council volunteer See phone directory listing under Boy Scouts America Modelers volunteer serve merit badge counselors can factor determines whether merit badges exist obscure requirements paper become proud achievements future Eagle Scout Cam Martin Virginia Beach VA 1 72Model Aviation No 193 No 239 No 262 No 302 No 310 No 314 No 326 No 332 No 386 No 414 No 438 No 440 No 444 No 447 No 454 No 457 No 460 No 465 No 410 No 478 No 490 No 499 No 500 No 502 No 503 No 505 No 506 No 511 No 512 No 513 No 514 No 515 No 517 No 518 No 519 No 520 No 521 No 522 No 523 No 525 No 526 No 527 No 528 No 529 No 530 No 531 No 532 No 533 No 534 No 535 No 536 No 537 No 538 No 539 No 540 No 541 NO 542 No 543 No 544 No 546 No 540 Please print carefully
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/04
Page Numbers: 8, 10, 12, 171, 172
Bill Effinger * says past five years have re-designing classic Berkeley models engineered over past fifty years updating structure engine installation providing details multi-channel control WE supplies registered set plans including complete profile parts patterns parts drawings bill materials instructions putting together own kit can save up 50% cost model building Plan N Pattern Sets Engine Sizes I a Non-Scale Super Brigadier 44 44 1265 sq RCFF-3 Sea Kitten 51 51 1312 sq RCFF-16 Sky Buggy32 31 Va300sq RCFF14 Wj Ace/Ruler 40- 40/a1240sq RCFF-11 Sinbad 78 78 1685 sq RCG-1 Mini-Hog 48 47 1340 sq RCT3 Non-Scale Super Buccaneer 66 66 1650 sq RCFF4 5 Super Brigadier 66 66 1530 sq RCFF2 Custom Cavalier 78 78 1630 sq RCFF6 $1795 Snow White 68 68 1700 sq RCFF-7 5 Sea Cat 68 68 1540 sq RCFF13 5 Sky Buggy 42 42 1530 sq RCFF12 5 Ace/Ruler 54 54 1432 sq RCFF8 $1295vV AstroHog54 rLz~ 54 1450 sq RCT1 Super Buccaneer 88 11200 sq RCFF1 5_____________ Prices Complete Plans Sub Assembly Detailed Parts Lists Bill Effinger isa founding member AMA NFFS Hall Famer Add $200 tar MeIIIng Tube SEND FOR BROCHURE ahead crowd New Brochure showing Plan Sets 1987 Send $1 refundable first orderl WE Technical Services PO Box 76884-A Atlanta GA 30328 Epoxy Allergy Im beginner RC hobby just year have read John Prestons Safety Comes First articles about same time Im 14 years old live Juneau Alaska also fly models belong GAS Club Gastineau Aero modelers Society balsa-sheeting pair floats workshop night known bedroom started getting extreme head ache figured just lack sleep about midnight stopped working next day same thing happened time middle day knew must something else besides tiredness Almost like doctor February edi tion ModelAviation arrived read letters part safety column about problems epoxy fumes cleared things up later mixed batch 6-mm epoxy headache set dont care publish letter would like encourage others mix use epoxy wellventilated room may sound like others wrote butyour safety column helped Heres little human interest familys vacations lot questions arise mention Alaska live igloos have electricity just some questions Anyway would like get thing clear normal American citizens buy foreign radios planes cars live southeast Alaska have ever Seattle WA have seen sample weather differences have colder winters cool sum mers Actually flying weather up great Come up sometime would welcome upcoming Fun Fly Juneau August 1-2 Mike Olsen Auke Bay AK Newcomers Clubs As Model Aviation AMA interested am furthering partici pation membership great sport Continued page 10 DIA 634 728 3 3* 4 56 833&3/44568 8*4566*7 94 56 6* 7 7* 104 5 6 6W 6* 7 8W 106EW 1146 7 7* 7* 7&3/4 8 116KW 11*67 124W 5 SW 6 1356 1456 1556 16678 FOUR-CYCLE TAILORED HELICAL PITCH 126 6* 7 7* 8 13677*8 146 7 7*8 1567 16678 PYLON RACING 7SN 5*N 8&3/46* 6&3/4 7 7* 7&3/4 97 7* 7&3/4 W Wide blade EW Extra wide PRICE $149 $179 $189 $199 $199 $209 $219 $229 $239 $239 $279 $359 $459 $659 $949 $299 $389 $489 $689 $989 $279 $289 $289 N Nawow SPECIALISTS IN CUSTOM COX TEE DEE & REED ENGINESCOMPLETE INVENTOR V OF CUSTOM & STOCK PARTS OLD TIMER SUPPLIES CARBON FIBER COILS CONDENSERS SILK TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS TIMERS ETC REPLICA OR WICK ENGINES NE WI! 1/2A PLAYBOY SR FOR 1/2A TEXACO R/C FF ELECTRIC OR SPORT KIT $2995 ORDER BY MAIL OR PHONE 714 830-5162 SORRY NO COD VISA & MASTERCARD WELCOME DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED ALL PRICES ARE POSTPAID ON ORDERS OVER $10 ORDERS SHIPPED FIRST CLASS MAIL WITHIN 24 HRS CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ADD 6% TAX Editor letters will carefully considered general Interest used Send Mo del AviatIon 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 OUR INVENTORY AVEHA~ES OVER 8000 PROPSIII SPECIAL PRO SERIES PITCH NEW FOR 87 IBM COMPATIBLE COMPUTER PROGRAM TOOLS FOR THE SCRATCH BUILDER & DESIGNERWING DESIGN$4795 ThretProWan Thre6PO9rOflSMONOPLANE DESIGN$3595 121 CnardAeVRnP0orASUJDI2IBipepIaneAeSiSnpORra,sLIFT DESIGN$2995 $7995TBreePoBrHnN$5995FORMULAS FROM A-Z$1995 BIPLANE DESIGN$3795 PRINT OUTOFA PROGRAMFonUaslror,AZTRIG CALCULATOR$3495 OF YOUR CHOICE SENDRPM DATA $6995WEACCEPTAIRORAFTEALANCE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTSSEND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO IBM COMPATIBLE COMPUTEROWA DESIGNS GLENN WHITENER B ASSOCIATES 2566 RAM OS GREATERBRiS BELLAIRE BLVD TON TEXAS 77536 100% IBM COMPATIBLE COLOR GRAPHICS CARDTELEPHONE 17131 772-3907 MASTER AIRSCREW performance SIZESand value Master SeriesAirscrew propellers 51/2x4thruflx4 atable GIF Series 7x4 thru lix 71/2Leader small K Series 4-StrokesAirfoil 12x6 thru 16x8 Technology E Series Electrics 12x8 15x12 New Antique Series 12x6 13x6 14x7 16x7 WINDSOR PROPELLER Co 384 Tesconi Court Santa Rosa CA 95401 RC flying kind enough publish artiCle 1985 attempted explain roughly 50% RC beginners drop out due wrong selection RC trainer As adjunct kind enough publish last year announce ment availability list easiest-to-fly trainers buck SASE other aspect leads beginners discouragement dropping out am constantly getting feedback about failure some RC clubs make newcomers welcome first issue about suitable trainers picked up several other journal ists designers agreement helping carry forth banner speak However magazine has attempted address second problem bewildering RC beginners published lone letter beginner said quitting after year hobby due being made feel invisible After attending club meetings year no given him time day club members seemed care about comfort able old cliques said attempted address Actually magazine just published guys let ter/article let go that much step forward indicated certainly isolated problem have noticed own club years now have dozen letters correspondents over country noting phenomenon trait Although problem No 1 se rious did have answer solution Problem No 2 easy needs addressing cant myself Im really sure about answers solutions doesnt mean should close eyes pretend doesnt existnot hearts go out newcomers and/or want see hobby embrace possible know clubs have individual members concerned about newcomers am try give newcomers attention old friends Apparently arent enough us Solutions may worth article isnt enough shrug off problem just say Thats way people Id like collect thoughts people possible also concerned needs newcomers growth sharing sport Im especially terested hearing have something say will useful preparing article So far have just individually answering letters newcomers have felt cold-shouldered whole sub ject something clubs club mem bers should take personally has nothing race creed way anyones hair parted Continued page 12 10 Model Aviation SCHOOLYARD CHAMPIONS Astros two new schoolyard champions have power motors twice size new cobalt 020 weighs three can spin Cox 6x4 10000 rpm four cells cobalt 035 weighs four ounces can spin cox 6x4 14000 rpm five cells Now can finally fly practical 1/2 size electric schoolyard model loading down TON OF BATTERIES Astro Challenger Cobalt 020 035 motors Truly breakthrough state-of-the-art #6602 $5995 #6603 $6995 The Astro Sport perfect school yard fun Install Astro Cobalt 020 becomes gentle orgiving trainer Install Astro Cobalt 035 becomes schoolyard show-off doing snappy rolls loops other schoolyard maneuvers Large wing lets land safely small spaces Span 37 area 292 sq #1 01 9 $3995 original astro ac/dc charger often imitated never equaled works th IOv ac 12v dc Its variable charge rate lets charge nicad pack four seven cells up 1200 mahr just fifteen minutes Features ision 15 minute timer accurate ammeter voltage monitor jacks equalizer circuit pilot light #4005B $7595 VISIT YOUR DEALER TODAY AND SEE THE SCHOOLYARD CHAMPIONS dIY jde Ij je USA 13311 BEACH AVE NA DEL REY CA 90292 PHONE 213 S21-6242 ATT- CHEKI1 ON-Board Battery Tester Saves Time. Saves Models BAiTCHEK RX-1 $1495 USA NEW Install RC Models Check receiver battery status press button Small Light 1/2 oz Precise Rugged ORDER TODAY dealer Protune Corp 914462-6452 PO Box 1808 Poughkeepsie NY 12601 Extroverts seldom have problem Maybe just matter determined elbowing-in adverse newcomer situ ation seems prevalent larger clubs say 80 members seldom have waiting line frequency pin What answer Jim Waterman 3818 Deerfield Dr San Antonio TX 78218 Free Plywood Hello Seasons Greetings Letter written January 3 Enclosed will find piece -in-thick plywood got free times little bit helps 5 Fellow modelers can get want checking produce section markets Especially wintertime lot fruits come packed ply crates little work can have neverending supply Make sure ask first share supply friends Everett JW Boulous Morgantown PA samples Everett sent appear lightweight comparatively soft three ply construction type wood prob ably depends what plentjful area origin Everetts box came Spain Pantyhose SE-5s doubt am alone appre ciation shape leg enclosed some highly-advertised pantyhose Mod elers description fascinated beautiful curves Atpresentl am concerned about getting right shape wing Prodigy have cut fitted sanded trying get near-perfect 5-4061-096-84 digits airfoil must have variaoies have sync reckoned nylon pantyhose could show off shape leg might just same thing framework wing females house bound some old pantyhose will give clear idea shape things Continued page 171 1 2 Model Aviation symmetrical section tapering thickness 14% root 10% tip stressed lOGs positive negative large almost-full-span ailerons use small external counterbalances rather load-easing spades engine prototype built Georges Muzergues Gerard Feugray F-WTXK 260-hp six-cylinder hori zontally-opposed Lycoming AIO-540 uses Christen inverted fuel oil system turns two-bladed Muhlbauer constant-speed propeller Catherine Ma nourys Sirius version second TR 260 F-WYVF has Lycoming AIO-540 rated no less 330 hp Dimensions Wingspan 27 ft 4 824m Length 19 ft 3 58m Wing Area 118 sq ft urn2 Flying Weight 1320 lb 600kg Wing Loading 112 lb/sq ft 545kg/rn2 Performance Maximum Level Speed 235 mph 380km/h Maximum Diving Speed 280 mph 450 km/h Maximum Maneu vering Speed 200 mph 320 km/h Sea Level Rate Climb 4000 ft/min 20m/ sec Roll Rate 270 deg/sec TR 260 has now its first major international competition airing No doubt lessons learned now being incorporated first two airframes hopes others follow French develop TR 260 will depend see its fu turehow think will stand up against best current airplanes ones being readied such couple 300hp Pitts Specials retracting landing gear next important test TR 260 Muzergues Manoury will Eurobatics 87 European Champion ships scheduled June 22-26 1987 Speichersdorf West Germany 40 miles northeast Nurnberg After will World Championships July 31 August 12 1988 Red Deer Alberta Canada world will know just good airplane TR 260 has become Letters Editor Continued page 12 am enclosing photo photo might interest some readers took picture rebuilt SE-5A Hendon Airdrome near London 1934 event some sort international fly-in held same week event now called Famborough show Thomas P Field Lexington KY Aviation Merit Badges Recently ModelAviation printed cornApril1987 171 No 547 Midget Mustang$800 RO Sport Scale 40/46 four-stroke engine spans 54 No 548 Fokker Triplane$225 CL Y2A Sport Scale WW three-winger spans 1 2Y4 1 cJ en0 -o 0 0 en t 0 0 -E co en r cnj enen 0 20 en en us coW en en 0 en 0 enen 0 00 en 0 en U 01 eec ]U _NAME J 0 c enSTREET U CITY 00 N rca 0 STATE UStiletto CL Stunt model McDonald winner 1976 1980 1982 FAI World Clamps$ 375 Blue Birds 6C Ken Willards formation pIano 4-channel 10/15 powne$ 375 Crashmeater Cl Craoh-pronf tranrer two nizsn15/30 aid 35/40 power$ 125 Mini F-16 6C Sarpukmn 049 dueled-fan sport flior 2-clruonsl Balsa wings tad foss strnetors$ 275 1930 Fleet Biplane RC Sport Scale 35/40 4-channel Wingspan 56 I/In scale Two absoto$ 625 Drake II 6C Ken Wit ards flying boot 3-choonel 15-pow. 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pine Muke check money orderpuyuble US londoIo Mode/Aviation AMA 1810 Samuel Moroe Reston VA 22090 Pleuoe show 310 0 weeks delivery Enclosed $ ZIP ment concerned modeler la mented Boy Scouts America no longer offered merit badge model airplane building havent able determine ever merit badge named Model Airplane Building two merit badges closely related aeromodeling hobby alive well Aviation Model Design Building merit badges have remained un changed last 20 years two merit badges draw heavily upon modeling skills expertise emphasize potential activities serve enjoyable hobby valuable skills career fields aerospace engineering requirements merit badges include activities such explain forces acting aircraft flight aid model build fly model fly AMA sanctioned contest demonstrate understanding tool safe ty proper handling chemicals such glue paint prepare four-view drawing passenger-carrying vehicle con struct model drawing Merit badges optional activities Scouts have mastered basic hiking camping skills key step qualification process becoming Eagle Scout Scout has dozens merit badges choose availability merit badge counselor given field provides incentive Scout select par ticular merit badge merit badge coun selor adult volunteer know ledgeable merit badges subject area serves advisor Scout verifies completion merit badge requirements Local Boy Scout Councils maintain cadre merit badge counselors file assist individual Scout completion merit badges interest him Serving merit badge counselor gives modeler unique opportunity share expertise way provides service community merit badge pamphlet serves primary text completing requirements freeing counselor need create entire educational program An enterprising counselor can capitalize requirements badge parallels anothers activity dovetails require ments second merit badge wellstructured aeromodeling program could al low Scout complete both Aviation Model Building Design merit badges may have potential club project Regardless what path modeler chooses first step same call local Boy Scout Council volunteer See phone directory listing under Boy Scouts America Modelers volunteer serve merit badge counselors can factor determines whether merit badges exist obscure requirements paper become proud achievements future Eagle Scout Cam Martin Virginia Beach VA 1 72Model Aviation No 193 No 239 No 262 No 302 No 310 No 314 No 326 No 332 No 386 No 414 No 438 No 440 No 444 No 447 No 454 No 457 No 460 No 465 No 410 No 478 No 490 No 499 No 500 No 502 No 503 No 505 No 506 No 511 No 512 No 513 No 514 No 515 No 517 No 518 No 519 No 520 No 521 No 522 No 523 No 525 No 526 No 527 No 528 No 529 No 530 No 531 No 532 No 533 No 534 No 535 No 536 No 537 No 538 No 539 No 540 No 541 NO 542 No 543 No 544 No 546 No 540 Please print carefully