Bill Eltinger * says Scratch-building WE Plan N Pattern sets way go get best designs complete full-size layouts parts drawings bill materials save up 60% over comparable kit coats llllllllllllllllllll Quarter Scale R/C World War 8014 wingspan 2220 sq wing ares 78 22 engines RCQS-7 $2495 SPAD C-XIII World War e7g/wingspan 2120 sq wing ares 13 31 engines Capable Flyer ures imagination cos-e $2795 72 wingspan 1772 sq ares 78 160 engines RCQS8 $2495 FOKKER DR-i TRIPLANE Sopwith Camel F1 84 wingspan W2160 sq wing area 11 lbs wlo PlC Plywood ft bales construction over 65 sq ft drawings RCQS-1 1 $2495 lIllIllIllIll 1/6 Scale Golden Age Puss Moth folding wing 81 wingspan 904 sq wing ares 51 14 overall length Fuselage plywoodibalsa wing built-up 1-piece cantilever Tail surfaces built-up balsa Landing gsar shock-resistant wire RC6S-1 $1495 WACO S RE Cabin Biplane RIC $1295 5214 wingspan B4Osq nwngaes Fo l9to40engnes Best Ducted Fans NAVY F4D 1 SKYRAY npanfom 1 scaeductfanRC FortheRK-20FanUnitnRCDF-1 $1995 * 8111 Efflnger FoundIng Membar AMA NFFS Hall Famer Prices complete plans sub aesembly detailed parts lists Add $200 MaIling Tube SEND FOR BROCHURE ahesd crowd New brochure showing new Plan Sets 1988 Send *100 refundable first orderi WE TECHNICAL SERVICES PO Box 75884-A Atlanta GA 30328 e rs r t4e 0 ditor letters will carefully considered general interest used Send Model AvIatIon 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22O9O Exactly Said Back October 1986 received Model Aviation issue featured Fred Reeses Swallow bit scratch builders bug saw Freds Swallow extremely impressed cause looks like airplane knew build ordered plans October 1986 can see date correspondence Editor February 1988 nothing much got done until recently Ak As pictures show weamer nas outstanding hereand building flying season However some us die-hards fly winter will note snow ground skis airplane guessed maiden flight January 16 1988 30 temperature overcast skies winds SSE 10 13 knots first flight everything Fred said would However 05 4OFS would idle properly nice smooth power-on landing Thus first landing dead-stick uneventful second same way pulled engine readjusted throttle linkage reinstalled airplane pressurized tank think Continued page 10 Another Great Performance out Africa produCer Zimbabwe Model Products OMPENSATOR SPAN 65 inWING AREA 765 sq DALOTEL 625 SPAN 62 AREA 650 sq SPAN 68 WING AREA 600 sq 4 MORE ARFS AT ONE GREAT PRICE SPRING SHOW SPECIAL $145 ea available direct select hobby shops c ZIMPRO MARKETING PO BOX 3076 OAK RIDGE TN 37830 PHONE 6154826188 8 Model Aviation 7314 wingspan 880 sq wing ares RC6S-3 $1495 PANZER SPAN 63 WING AREA 675 sq CAP 21 now have problem worked out Swallow flew exactly Fred stated article ailerons very respon sive movement suggested Knife-edge flight good though couldnt sustained might ac count skis Landings much better now engine runs idles better did make changes Freds de sign except like cover planes fabric dope used Solartex bu tyrate dope skis model weighs 4 lb 6 oz wheels instead think will about 3 lb 8 oz has GB Associates scale tail wheel Swallow flies super have let num ber friends fly Fred said article becomes very comfortable fly no time pat back Fred Reese Everybody should have plane flies like 1 thoroughly enjoy Model Aviation. first project built MA surely last John Bonebardo So St Paul MN MA Covers What pleasure see Wakefield World Champion Bob White along Jim Quinn others cover back Although am now actively involved Control Line flying years 1969-75 100% Free Flight time privileged know two people went out way advise assist efforts Sal Taibi Power Bob White Rubber Largely re sult Bobs on-the-spot suggestions trimming lucked winning Coupe dHiver two occasions t contests st Coast contests Bob Whites patience easygoing good na ture willing advice will always re membered some enjoyable times FF May continue repeat long-overdue World Champion Mike Keville Lakewood CA RC Instructor 11 name Robert Deneau just turned 11 years old January have over 300 hours flying time since soloing age eight am instructor club Volunteer State Model Aviators Spring field TN am clubs Junior mem ber enjoy teaching adults fly received Season Flyer patch age eight spend lot time flying Sport Aerobat ics Pattern Racing aircraft favor ite plane Super Hots SuperTigre 75 am also clubs Chief Test Pilot new plane needs checking out builder gives call put through its paces Because diversity flying dif Continued page 12 10 Model Aviation dont like brag but. have paint goes styrofoam mylar fabric wood metal fiberglass plastic offer sizes accurate computer matched colors high pigment content high gloss finish outlasts outshines others dont like brag. BUT WE 0. putting large paint chip can PERFECT PAINT Ssee Sc P 0 Box 2480 usky Ohio 44870 Phone 419-797-2208 BRIA AREOBATIC PRO Featuring Fiberglass Cowl Wheel Pants Belly Pan SPECIFICATIONS Height gineSuper Tiger 3000 Total Fuse Length w/Spinner oiceZenoah 38 Wingspan 35 Wingcord Channel Radio Wing Area sq inWeight14-15 pounds Plans slightly larger actual 1/4 scale Order Write Kit available flaFull-sized Rolled Plans $19800 BoxEEE AIRCRAFTS 2500 Plus $700 ShpJHdlg20A Dept MA5 Amenla ND 58004Plus $250 ShpJHdlg ND Re add ND Res add 5h/o Sales TaxIUE UIOU~5Z% Sales Tax ierent moaeis irom aitpianes caue having qualified full-scale pilot C150 look forward joining Civil Air Patrol am 12 pursuing career aviation graduate college enclosed picture new club member am instructing plane view Telemaster 40 Robert Deneau Springfield TN Prop Balancing Tip Since about 1954 began flying Control Line models great unsolved problem has remained What right method balancing props learned early new props likely out balance extra vibration generated could destroy models rapidly prevent good engine runs could easily spot out-of-balance props simple static balancing device next step always mystery what about Trimming heavy prop tip scraping material back surface never seemed good solution Finally have figured out what everyone else must have known along Just apply polyure thane varnish light prop blade build up weight wipe varnish onto both sides starting tip guessing much useand check again balancer Going little bit too heavy var nished end best seems get tad lighter dry Flat-finish varnish will weigh slightly glossy helpful know have severe imbalance prob lem method great wood props also can used nylon fiberglass ones Make sure varnish doesnt dry sags runs will distort shape blade John W Powell Bala Cynwyd PA Nicest People World am writing letter say thank Continued page 20 12 Model Aviation * 021 first place COa PP im Nationals * Legal Pee Wss3Ouss * US swings Sto 10 props 5006rpm * 03 CO2 motor weIghs 1% ounces * 06 swIngs 10-14 props 5000rpm * 046 CO2 motor weights 2I ounces * Super thruatto weight ratio * Fully adJustable power settings * Charges seconds * Safe fly indoors * Flight times approx 2 mm tank shown * Multi-tank systems avail RIC use * Urn low-coat industrial CO2 Sends self-addressed stamped envelops *100 ordering information CARBONIC MOTORS Division Davis Diesel Development PO Box 141 Mllford Cl 06406 203-87746709- 530 M-F Letters Editor Continued page 12 allwondertul people enjoy hobby RC modeling have flying three years have yet meet fellow modeler has anything other helpful supportive kind enthusiastic etc list could go pages club blessed modelers abilities such Clayton Hansen Chet Knowles built prototype A-scale Aeronca Pica Models beginners Continued page 22 Geared $ 9771 Geared $11046 Geared $1 2745 Geared $16145 Geared $18696 Geared $21671 $8266 $5800 $2200 $5596 $3196 ASTRO FLIGHT SYSTEMSChallenger Cobas 4 Cell 020 Direct $ 7649 Challenger 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Bill Eltinger * says Scratch-building WE Plan N Pattern sets way go get best designs complete full-size layouts parts drawings bill materials save up 60% over comparable kit coats llllllllllllllllllll Quarter Scale R/C World War 8014 wingspan 2220 sq wing ares 78 22 engines RCQS-7 $2495 SPAD C-XIII World War e7g/wingspan 2120 sq wing ares 13 31 engines Capable Flyer ures imagination cos-e $2795 72 wingspan 1772 sq ares 78 160 engines RCQS8 $2495 FOKKER DR-i TRIPLANE Sopwith Camel F1 84 wingspan W2160 sq wing area 11 lbs wlo PlC Plywood ft bales construction over 65 sq ft drawings RCQS-1 1 $2495 lIllIllIllIll 1/6 Scale Golden Age Puss Moth folding wing 81 wingspan 904 sq wing ares 51 14 overall length Fuselage plywoodibalsa wing built-up 1-piece cantilever Tail surfaces built-up balsa Landing gsar shock-resistant wire RC6S-1 $1495 WACO S RE Cabin Biplane RIC $1295 5214 wingspan B4Osq nwngaes Fo l9to40engnes Best Ducted Fans NAVY F4D 1 SKYRAY npanfom 1 scaeductfanRC FortheRK-20FanUnitnRCDF-1 $1995 * 8111 Efflnger FoundIng Membar AMA NFFS Hall Famer Prices complete plans sub aesembly detailed parts lists Add $200 MaIling Tube SEND FOR BROCHURE ahesd crowd New brochure showing new Plan Sets 1988 Send *100 refundable first orderi WE TECHNICAL SERVICES PO Box 75884-A Atlanta GA 30328 e rs r t4e 0 ditor letters will carefully considered general interest used Send Model AvIatIon 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22O9O Exactly Said Back October 1986 received Model Aviation issue featured Fred Reeses Swallow bit scratch builders bug saw Freds Swallow extremely impressed cause looks like airplane knew build ordered plans October 1986 can see date correspondence Editor February 1988 nothing much got done until recently Ak As pictures show weamer nas outstanding hereand building flying season However some us die-hards fly winter will note snow ground skis airplane guessed maiden flight January 16 1988 30 temperature overcast skies winds SSE 10 13 knots first flight everything Fred said would However 05 4OFS would idle properly nice smooth power-on landing Thus first landing dead-stick uneventful second same way pulled engine readjusted throttle linkage reinstalled airplane pressurized tank think Continued page 10 Another Great Performance out Africa produCer Zimbabwe Model Products OMPENSATOR SPAN 65 inWING AREA 765 sq DALOTEL 625 SPAN 62 AREA 650 sq SPAN 68 WING AREA 600 sq 4 MORE ARFS AT ONE GREAT PRICE SPRING SHOW SPECIAL $145 ea available direct select hobby shops c ZIMPRO MARKETING PO BOX 3076 OAK RIDGE TN 37830 PHONE 6154826188 8 Model Aviation 7314 wingspan 880 sq wing ares RC6S-3 $1495 PANZER SPAN 63 WING AREA 675 sq CAP 21 now have problem worked out Swallow flew exactly Fred stated article ailerons very respon sive movement suggested Knife-edge flight good though couldnt sustained might ac count skis Landings much better now engine runs idles better did make changes Freds de sign except like cover planes fabric dope used Solartex bu tyrate dope skis model weighs 4 lb 6 oz wheels instead think will about 3 lb 8 oz has GB Associates scale tail wheel Swallow flies super have let num ber friends fly Fred said article becomes very comfortable fly no time pat back Fred Reese Everybody should have plane flies like 1 thoroughly enjoy Model Aviation. first project built MA surely last John Bonebardo So St Paul MN MA Covers What pleasure see Wakefield World Champion Bob White along Jim Quinn others cover back Although am now actively involved Control Line flying years 1969-75 100% Free Flight time privileged know two people went out way advise assist efforts Sal Taibi Power Bob White Rubber Largely re sult Bobs on-the-spot suggestions trimming lucked winning Coupe dHiver two occasions t contests st Coast contests Bob Whites patience easygoing good na ture willing advice will always re membered some enjoyable times FF May continue repeat long-overdue World Champion Mike Keville Lakewood CA RC Instructor 11 name Robert Deneau just turned 11 years old January have over 300 hours flying time since soloing age eight am instructor club Volunteer State Model Aviators Spring field TN am clubs Junior mem ber enjoy teaching adults fly received Season Flyer patch age eight spend lot time flying Sport Aerobat ics Pattern Racing aircraft favor ite plane Super Hots SuperTigre 75 am also clubs Chief Test Pilot new plane needs checking out builder gives call put through its paces Because diversity flying dif Continued page 12 10 Model Aviation dont like brag but. have paint goes styrofoam mylar fabric wood metal fiberglass plastic offer sizes accurate computer matched colors high pigment content high gloss finish outlasts outshines others dont like brag. BUT WE 0. putting large paint chip can PERFECT PAINT Ssee Sc P 0 Box 2480 usky Ohio 44870 Phone 419-797-2208 BRIA AREOBATIC PRO Featuring Fiberglass Cowl Wheel Pants Belly Pan SPECIFICATIONS Height gineSuper Tiger 3000 Total Fuse Length w/Spinner oiceZenoah 38 Wingspan 35 Wingcord Channel Radio Wing Area sq inWeight14-15 pounds Plans slightly larger actual 1/4 scale Order Write Kit available flaFull-sized Rolled Plans $19800 BoxEEE AIRCRAFTS 2500 Plus $700 ShpJHdlg20A Dept MA5 Amenla ND 58004Plus $250 ShpJHdlg ND Re add ND Res add 5h/o Sales TaxIUE UIOU~5Z% Sales Tax ierent moaeis irom aitpianes caue having qualified full-scale pilot C150 look forward joining Civil Air Patrol am 12 pursuing career aviation graduate college enclosed picture new club member am instructing plane view Telemaster 40 Robert Deneau Springfield TN Prop Balancing Tip Since about 1954 began flying Control Line models great unsolved problem has remained What right method balancing props learned early new props likely out balance extra vibration generated could destroy models rapidly prevent good engine runs could easily spot out-of-balance props simple static balancing device next step always mystery what about Trimming heavy prop tip scraping material back surface never seemed good solution Finally have figured out what everyone else must have known along Just apply polyure thane varnish light prop blade build up weight wipe varnish onto both sides starting tip guessing much useand check again balancer Going little bit too heavy var nished end best seems get tad lighter dry Flat-finish varnish will weigh slightly glossy helpful know have severe imbalance prob lem method great wood props also can used nylon fiberglass ones Make sure varnish doesnt dry sags runs will distort shape blade John W Powell Bala Cynwyd PA Nicest People World am writing letter say thank Continued page 20 12 Model Aviation * 021 first place COa PP im Nationals * Legal Pee Wss3Ouss * US swings Sto 10 props 5006rpm * 03 CO2 motor weIghs 1% ounces * 06 swIngs 10-14 props 5000rpm * 046 CO2 motor weights 2I ounces * Super thruatto weight ratio * Fully adJustable power settings * Charges seconds * Safe fly indoors * Flight times approx 2 mm tank shown * Multi-tank systems avail RIC use * Urn low-coat industrial CO2 Sends self-addressed stamped envelops *100 ordering information CARBONIC MOTORS Division Davis Diesel Development PO Box 141 Mllford Cl 06406 203-87746709- 530 M-F Letters Editor Continued page 12 allwondertul people enjoy hobby RC modeling have flying three years have yet meet fellow modeler has anything other helpful supportive kind enthusiastic etc list could go pages club blessed modelers abilities such Clayton Hansen Chet Knowles built prototype A-scale Aeronca Pica Models beginners Continued page 22 Geared $ 9771 Geared $11046 Geared $1 2745 Geared $16145 Geared $18696 Geared $21671 $8266 $5800 $2200 $5596 $3196 ASTRO FLIGHT SYSTEMSChallenger Cobas 4 Cell 020 Direct $ 7649 Challenger 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Uncle Sam 1987 taxes r ITS GASMeanwhile have safe month 20 & 040 CO2 Conversion Kitshobby specialoes Motors FUN FOR ThE WHOLE FAMILY k kA BLOODSHTHE SKY 23rd vs 01987 NFVYEAR P ICED AL TV AVIATION HISTORY ON HOME VIDEO1CASSETTESVHS OR BETA . . 60.5 WARBIRD CHECKOUT VIDEOS includes famous P-38 Lockheeds twin boom fighter well B-25 P-el arid 426 Action festursa stails take offs landings slow flight emergency procedures singie engine go-rounds combat techniques FLYING THE TWIN ENGINE P-38 FLYING THE B-25 MITCHELL BOMBER FLYING THE TWIN-BOOM P41 FLYING THE TWIN ENGINE A-26 NF 1434 Complete Programs 100 Mm Only ttvo hours exciting action Flying Tigers P-40 F4U Corsair Hellcat Buccaneer Avenger iLF LYING THE F6F HELLCAT UFLYING THE F4U CORSAIR THE P40 WARHAWK LYING THE SB2A-4 BUCCANEER FLYING THE TBF AVENGER NF 132 5 Complete Programs 2 Hrs Only $3995 Beginning P-51 Mustang new check-out series includes Douglas A-20 Boston Bomber P-39 Airacobra FLYING THE P-Si MUSTANG FLYING THE A-20 BOMBER FLYING THE P39 IntroductIon FLYING THE P-39 Advanced NF 151 4 Programs Total Running TIme 110 Mm Only GW FLYING THE P47 fin 3 Pane three exciting segments will find almost anything might ask about famed Thunderbolt Fighter pilot familiarization ground handling takeoff procedures normal flight landings high altitude flight aerobics FLYING THE T-6 SNJ fin Pens three authentic segments fly popular T-6 trainer NF 136 2 Progrema Total Running TIme 110 MIn Only SW VIETNAM ALL IN COLORAND KOREA a-BATTLE OF KHE SANH-~ARMY AIR FORCE REPORT Considered best photographic documentary Action galore Flying Tigers Dogfights bombings Vietnam conflict Joint action AJr Force Army Navy Marines JAPS OVER CHINA UNITED STATES AIR FORCE IN VIETNAM Attack scenes confiscated Japanese pictures Bombing dramatic color film depicts build-up personnel cities bridges railroada China equipment plus latest USAF aircraft PACIFIC STEP up SCREAMING EAGLES IN VIETNAM War Pacific l9443 F6F Helicats P-38a P-40s D-53a excellent documentary demonstrates bravery akill Liberators lOCOx paratroopers Flying Tigers Wake island men 101st Airborne DivisionA DAY WITH THE A-36 INVADERS NF 146 3 Complete Programs*ei95 A-36 Dive Bombers action Germans P-51Ba ex Total Time 90 MmOnly ting air raids JETS AND SPACE ALL IN COLORTARGET INVISIBLE IIIE Jb B-29 Super Fort bombing raid over Japan k- HIGH FLIGHTD-DAY MINUS ONE - Join soaring ballet T-38 flight accompanied byNormandy invasion 1944 wilh 82nd Airborne Div & 9th Air Force BandParatrooper Command MANS REACH SHOULD EXCEED HIS GRASP NF 1406 Complete Programs$3995 achievements aviation pioneers Kitty Hawk Total TIme 90 Mm Only surface moon WINGS OF EAGLES WINGS OF GOLDTARGET FOR TODAY last actual stor Air Armada knocked Rod Serling narrates tribute heroes Naval aviationout Luftwaffe full led ly feature action program TWO NINE NINE FOXTROT INTO THE BWE Caring hands hearts bring single craft 299 Foxlrot back RAF training film featuring early Bi-Wing British trainers life cadets first solo flights Advance flight training also FLIGHT YOU MUST GET CLOSE TO HIT Modern jazz format musical extravaganza aircraft Featuring British WWII Squadron Leader Denys Gilan flying flight Spitfires Hurricane airplanes explaining technique RAF IN ACTION Royal Air Force during 1NWII famous 40s aircraft HF 142 4 Complete Programs$3995 Total Time 90 MInOnly HOOK DOWN WHEELS DOWN 2 Pen series Color Depicts hislory heroism great carriers STORY OF NAVAL AVIATION Navy air eariiest days its modern role DECEMBER 7TH John Fords Oscar winning documentary Pearl Harbor NF 128 4 Complete Programs 2 Full Hours Only W have never flown before always glad help bring another person great hobby RCers nicest people world Enclosed picture latest bird Sig Kobra uses Irvine 25 9 x 4 prop covered red white Goldberg UltraCote extremely easy use radio very reliable Airtronics SR4R first radio idea covering scheme came pic ture Model Aviations RC Sport Aer obatics column Kobra superb flier covering scheme very beautiful air Thanks great magazine thanks again best people world Adam D Bryant Cedaredge CO Loves Pop Pops J-3 Just though Id drop line two 22 Model Aviation perfectly prusiuru vr modeling Curtiss Robin 049 Engines -Channel R/C 41 Wingspan Electric Power Optional $2238 01 9103 Very law lull scale aircraft ideally sailed model ilight Ihe appealing old Carliss Robin urn spruce linen age becalitally proportioned tsr rubber electric slow engines Easy lun build lrainerlike perlormance Flyline Models catalog 508P1000 17031 2739093 FLYLINE MODELS INC 7PO Box 2136 Pairtax Virginia22031 USA FOR $3)* YOU CAN GET YOUR AMA NUMBER-2 HIGH computer cut PREMIUM FUEL PROOF VINYL decal CU ONE PRESS & PEKL STRIP letter number o PREALIGNED o PEE-SPAcED o PEEPASTED Includes choice o 13 COLORS o 6 TYPESTYLES o UPRIGHT OR SLANT o CUSTOK LENGTHS free information lettering 1/2 high up please call write us plus Post & Hand tax applicable VI NYLWRITE Custom Lettering 16043 Tulsa Street Granada Hills CA 91344 818 363-7131 am vsce-presioent 01 Lebanon Valley Continued page 98 ASW 24 ARF giant scale glider r No 3138 robbe ASW 24/s giant scale model newest Standard Class design worlds leading sailplane manufacturer Alexander Schleicher West Germany features latest double trapezoid wing geometry optimum lift distribution also famous F3B proven Quabeck /10-30/13-10-13 airfoil exceptional performance wide speed range Any RIC pilot will enjoy non-critical stall characteristics well balanced rudder response kit includes highly prefabricated components such white Plura fuselage balsa pre-sheeted foam core Siros wings stabilizer hardware cockpit interior insert pilot figure No special skills power tools necessary completion Building time short weekend Wing span 138 says aerobatic trainers have look ugly sleek lines robbe SUPERMAX remind full-scale airplane designed high performance docile trainer 46 four-stroke 50 two-stroke engine provides ample power perform aerobatic maneuver extremely rugged prefabricated Plura white fuselage combined balsa pre-sheeted Siros foam core wings other ready assemble components save lot building time SUPERMAX can easily built weekend Wing span 54 Mail rolbe Model SportAimn 180 Township Line Road Belle Mead NJ 08502 7 ceil version electric powered thermal soaring 10 ceil version rocket ship ilke cilmb performance one-piece Plura fuselage balsa-sheeted Siros wings other prefabricated components will get airborne no time Wing span 79 Good purchases $50 over dIrect robbe MM Soaring various types competi tions popular course Slope Racing Flying closed py lon course high-performance Sailpianes race wing tip wing tip incredible speeds attempt out-turn outrun rest competition best known Slope Race probably ISR Internation al Slope Race formerly sponsored RC Modeler now sponsored South Bay Soaring Society race draws contestants over world fea tures competition exciting will see form modeling Another type competition seen slope Combat Soaring one-on-one competition Sailplane trailing length magnetic tape cas sette point scored time plane comes contact tape other plane point also scored contact made other plane midairs happen frequently might think Combat provides exciting en tertaining diversion everyday flying thing have yet talked about flying site itself Basically need hill some wind specifi cally what needed respectable-sized hill wind blows straight slope thus producing rising air ideal slope site bowl created either curved hill series hills Such slope can pro duce lift wind blowing vari ety directions next windy day grab Sail plane find hill prepare yourself some exciting fun-filled fly ing have ever done As said before have contributions future arti cles Slope Soaring whether pic tures ideas stories whatever can send directly following ad dress Mark Triebes 20794 Kreisler Ct Saratoga CA 95070 Letters Editor Continued page 12 RC Club Inc Pennsylvania Am sending picture grandson Kiam myself As can see am start ing him off early age 16 months sure does love Pop Pops Goldberg J-3 Cub believe could fly now get Cub up about 36 mistakes high thank lot good reading Keep up good work Ray V Primaldi Willow Street PA Radio Technique/Myers Continued page 35 mental frequencies accompanied third fifth seventh ninth eleventh thirteenth etc intermodulation frequencies well points terest 1 intermodulation frequencies have power case Continued page 101 98 Model Aviation I@IIIN ircrafts FlyAbove Crowd Browse through latest robbe Catalog years hottest designs Youll find robbe offers better deal right price because robbe quality always pays off exciting kits see local dealer call robbe direct 201 359-2115 catalog over 200 pages full color action photos information mall coupon below today Just $6-CO plus youll receive bonus $400 refund certificate good toward next robbe purchase direct robbe* ARCUS VOrder No 3140 Gesigned renowned European contest pilots Arcus hottest dual-purpose 2-meter gilders ever standard dihedral set-up ailerons will satisfy demanding contest flyer novice wiil prefer polyhedral wing rudder elevator control Arcus can also electrified two optional electric filght sets SUPERMAX&Order No 3119A3118 Rush robbee new catalog Enclosed $6.. 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/05
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Bill Eltinger * says Scratch-building WE Plan N Pattern sets way go get best designs complete full-size layouts parts drawings bill materials save up 60% over comparable kit coats llllllllllllllllllll Quarter Scale R/C World War 8014 wingspan 2220 sq wing ares 78 22 engines RCQS-7 $2495 SPAD C-XIII World War e7g/wingspan 2120 sq wing ares 13 31 engines Capable Flyer ures imagination cos-e $2795 72 wingspan 1772 sq ares 78 160 engines RCQS8 $2495 FOKKER DR-i TRIPLANE Sopwith Camel F1 84 wingspan W2160 sq wing area 11 lbs wlo PlC Plywood ft bales construction over 65 sq ft drawings RCQS-1 1 $2495 lIllIllIllIll 1/6 Scale Golden Age Puss Moth folding wing 81 wingspan 904 sq wing ares 51 14 overall length Fuselage plywoodibalsa wing built-up 1-piece cantilever Tail surfaces built-up balsa Landing gsar shock-resistant wire RC6S-1 $1495 WACO S RE Cabin Biplane RIC $1295 5214 wingspan B4Osq nwngaes Fo l9to40engnes Best Ducted Fans NAVY F4D 1 SKYRAY npanfom 1 scaeductfanRC FortheRK-20FanUnitnRCDF-1 $1995 * 8111 Efflnger FoundIng Membar AMA NFFS Hall Famer Prices complete plans sub aesembly detailed parts lists Add $200 MaIling Tube SEND FOR BROCHURE ahesd crowd New brochure showing new Plan Sets 1988 Send *100 refundable first orderi WE TECHNICAL SERVICES PO Box 75884-A Atlanta GA 30328 e rs r t4e 0 ditor letters will carefully considered general interest used Send Model AvIatIon 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22O9O Exactly Said Back October 1986 received Model Aviation issue featured Fred Reeses Swallow bit scratch builders bug saw Freds Swallow extremely impressed cause looks like airplane knew build ordered plans October 1986 can see date correspondence Editor February 1988 nothing much got done until recently Ak As pictures show weamer nas outstanding hereand building flying season However some us die-hards fly winter will note snow ground skis airplane guessed maiden flight January 16 1988 30 temperature overcast skies winds SSE 10 13 knots first flight everything Fred said would However 05 4OFS would idle properly nice smooth power-on landing Thus first landing dead-stick uneventful second same way pulled engine readjusted throttle linkage reinstalled airplane pressurized tank think Continued page 10 Another Great Performance out Africa produCer Zimbabwe Model Products OMPENSATOR SPAN 65 inWING AREA 765 sq DALOTEL 625 SPAN 62 AREA 650 sq SPAN 68 WING AREA 600 sq 4 MORE ARFS AT ONE GREAT PRICE SPRING SHOW SPECIAL $145 ea available direct select hobby shops c ZIMPRO MARKETING PO BOX 3076 OAK RIDGE TN 37830 PHONE 6154826188 8 Model Aviation 7314 wingspan 880 sq wing ares RC6S-3 $1495 PANZER SPAN 63 WING AREA 675 sq CAP 21 now have problem worked out Swallow flew exactly Fred stated article ailerons very respon sive movement suggested Knife-edge flight good though couldnt sustained might ac count skis Landings much better now engine runs idles better did make changes Freds de sign except like cover planes fabric dope used Solartex bu tyrate dope skis model weighs 4 lb 6 oz wheels instead think will about 3 lb 8 oz has GB Associates scale tail wheel Swallow flies super have let num ber friends fly Fred said article becomes very comfortable fly no time pat back Fred Reese Everybody should have plane flies like 1 thoroughly enjoy Model Aviation. first project built MA surely last John Bonebardo So St Paul MN MA Covers What pleasure see Wakefield World Champion Bob White along Jim Quinn others cover back Although am now actively involved Control Line flying years 1969-75 100% Free Flight time privileged know two people went out way advise assist efforts Sal Taibi Power Bob White Rubber Largely re sult Bobs on-the-spot suggestions trimming lucked winning Coupe dHiver two occasions t contests st Coast contests Bob Whites patience easygoing good na ture willing advice will always re membered some enjoyable times FF May continue repeat long-overdue World Champion Mike Keville Lakewood CA RC Instructor 11 name Robert Deneau just turned 11 years old January have over 300 hours flying time since soloing age eight am instructor club Volunteer State Model Aviators Spring field TN am clubs Junior mem ber enjoy teaching adults fly received Season Flyer patch age eight spend lot time flying Sport Aerobat ics Pattern Racing aircraft favor ite plane Super Hots SuperTigre 75 am also clubs Chief Test Pilot new plane needs checking out builder gives call put through its paces Because diversity flying dif Continued page 12 10 Model Aviation dont like brag but. have paint goes styrofoam mylar fabric wood metal fiberglass plastic offer sizes accurate computer matched colors high pigment content high gloss finish outlasts outshines others dont like brag. BUT WE 0. putting large paint chip can PERFECT PAINT Ssee Sc P 0 Box 2480 usky Ohio 44870 Phone 419-797-2208 BRIA AREOBATIC PRO Featuring Fiberglass Cowl Wheel Pants Belly Pan SPECIFICATIONS Height gineSuper Tiger 3000 Total Fuse Length w/Spinner oiceZenoah 38 Wingspan 35 Wingcord Channel Radio Wing Area sq inWeight14-15 pounds Plans slightly larger actual 1/4 scale Order Write Kit available flaFull-sized Rolled Plans $19800 BoxEEE AIRCRAFTS 2500 Plus $700 ShpJHdlg20A Dept MA5 Amenla ND 58004Plus $250 ShpJHdlg ND Re add ND Res add 5h/o Sales TaxIUE UIOU~5Z% Sales Tax ierent moaeis irom aitpianes caue having qualified full-scale pilot C150 look forward joining Civil Air Patrol am 12 pursuing career aviation graduate college enclosed picture new club member am instructing plane view Telemaster 40 Robert Deneau Springfield TN Prop Balancing Tip Since about 1954 began flying Control Line models great unsolved problem has remained What right method balancing props learned early new props likely out balance extra vibration generated could destroy models rapidly prevent good engine runs could easily spot out-of-balance props simple static balancing device next step always mystery what about Trimming heavy prop tip scraping material back surface never seemed good solution Finally have figured out what everyone else must have known along Just apply polyure thane varnish light prop blade build up weight wipe varnish onto both sides starting tip guessing much useand check again balancer Going little bit too heavy var nished end best seems get tad lighter dry Flat-finish varnish will weigh slightly glossy helpful know have severe imbalance prob lem method great wood props also can used nylon fiberglass ones Make sure varnish doesnt dry sags runs will distort shape blade John W Powell Bala Cynwyd PA Nicest People World am writing letter say thank Continued page 20 12 Model Aviation * 021 first place COa PP im Nationals * Legal Pee Wss3Ouss * US swings Sto 10 props 5006rpm * 03 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FLYING THE P39 IntroductIon FLYING THE P-39 Advanced NF 151 4 Programs Total Running TIme 110 Mm Only GW FLYING THE P47 fin 3 Pane three exciting segments will find almost anything might ask about famed Thunderbolt Fighter pilot familiarization ground handling takeoff procedures normal flight landings high altitude flight aerobics FLYING THE T-6 SNJ fin Pens three authentic segments fly popular T-6 trainer NF 136 2 Progrema Total Running TIme 110 MIn Only SW VIETNAM ALL IN COLORAND KOREA a-BATTLE OF KHE SANH-~ARMY AIR FORCE REPORT Considered best photographic documentary Action galore Flying Tigers Dogfights bombings Vietnam conflict Joint action AJr Force Army Navy Marines JAPS OVER CHINA UNITED STATES AIR FORCE IN VIETNAM Attack scenes confiscated Japanese pictures Bombing dramatic color film depicts build-up personnel cities bridges railroada China equipment plus latest USAF aircraft PACIFIC STEP up SCREAMING EAGLES IN VIETNAM War Pacific l9443 F6F Helicats P-38a P-40s D-53a excellent documentary demonstrates bravery akill Liberators lOCOx paratroopers Flying Tigers Wake island men 101st Airborne DivisionA DAY WITH THE A-36 INVADERS NF 146 3 Complete Programs*ei95 A-36 Dive Bombers action Germans P-51Ba ex Total Time 90 MmOnly ting air raids JETS AND SPACE ALL IN COLORTARGET INVISIBLE IIIE Jb B-29 Super Fort bombing raid over Japan k- HIGH FLIGHTD-DAY MINUS ONE - Join soaring ballet T-38 flight accompanied byNormandy invasion 1944 wilh 82nd Airborne Div & 9th Air Force BandParatrooper Command MANS REACH SHOULD EXCEED HIS GRASP NF 1406 Complete Programs$3995 achievements aviation pioneers Kitty Hawk Total TIme 90 Mm Only surface moon WINGS OF EAGLES WINGS OF GOLDTARGET FOR TODAY last actual stor Air Armada knocked Rod Serling narrates tribute heroes Naval aviationout Luftwaffe full led ly feature action program TWO NINE NINE FOXTROT INTO THE BWE Caring hands hearts bring single craft 299 Foxlrot back RAF training film featuring early Bi-Wing British trainers life cadets first solo flights Advance flight training also FLIGHT YOU MUST GET CLOSE TO HIT Modern jazz format musical extravaganza aircraft Featuring British WWII Squadron Leader Denys Gilan flying flight Spitfires Hurricane airplanes explaining technique RAF IN ACTION Royal Air Force during 1NWII famous 40s aircraft HF 142 4 Complete Programs$3995 Total Time 90 MInOnly HOOK DOWN WHEELS DOWN 2 Pen series Color Depicts hislory heroism great carriers STORY OF NAVAL AVIATION Navy air eariiest days its modern role DECEMBER 7TH John Fords Oscar winning documentary Pearl Harbor NF 128 4 Complete Programs 2 Full Hours Only W have never flown before always glad help bring another person great hobby RCers nicest people world Enclosed picture latest bird Sig Kobra uses Irvine 25 9 x 4 prop covered red white Goldberg UltraCote extremely easy use radio very reliable Airtronics SR4R first radio idea covering scheme came pic ture Model Aviations RC Sport Aer obatics column Kobra superb flier covering scheme very beautiful air Thanks great magazine thanks again best people world Adam D Bryant Cedaredge CO Loves Pop Pops J-3 Just though Id drop line two 22 Model Aviation perfectly prusiuru vr modeling Curtiss Robin 049 Engines -Channel R/C 41 Wingspan Electric Power Optional $2238 01 9103 Very law lull scale aircraft ideally sailed model ilight Ihe appealing old Carliss Robin urn spruce linen age becalitally proportioned tsr rubber electric slow engines Easy lun build lrainerlike perlormance Flyline Models catalog 508P1000 17031 2739093 FLYLINE MODELS INC 7PO Box 2136 Pairtax Virginia22031 USA FOR $3)* YOU CAN GET YOUR AMA NUMBER-2 HIGH computer cut PREMIUM FUEL PROOF VINYL decal CU ONE PRESS & PEKL STRIP letter number o PREALIGNED o PEE-SPAcED o PEEPASTED Includes choice o 13 COLORS o 6 TYPESTYLES o UPRIGHT OR SLANT o CUSTOK LENGTHS free information lettering 1/2 high up please call write us plus Post & Hand tax applicable VI NYLWRITE Custom Lettering 16043 Tulsa Street Granada Hills CA 91344 818 363-7131 am vsce-presioent 01 Lebanon Valley Continued page 98 ASW 24 ARF giant scale glider r No 3138 robbe ASW 24/s giant scale model newest Standard Class design worlds leading sailplane manufacturer Alexander Schleicher West Germany features latest double trapezoid wing geometry optimum lift distribution also famous F3B proven Quabeck /10-30/13-10-13 airfoil exceptional performance wide speed range Any RIC pilot will enjoy non-critical stall characteristics well balanced rudder response kit includes highly prefabricated components such white Plura fuselage balsa pre-sheeted foam core Siros wings stabilizer hardware cockpit interior insert pilot figure No special skills power tools necessary completion Building time short weekend Wing span 138 says aerobatic trainers have look ugly sleek lines robbe SUPERMAX remind full-scale airplane designed high performance docile trainer 46 four-stroke 50 two-stroke engine provides ample power perform aerobatic maneuver extremely rugged prefabricated Plura white fuselage combined balsa pre-sheeted Siros foam core wings other ready assemble components save lot building time SUPERMAX can easily built weekend Wing span 54 Mail rolbe Model SportAimn 180 Township Line Road Belle Mead NJ 08502 7 ceil version electric powered thermal soaring 10 ceil version rocket ship ilke cilmb performance one-piece Plura fuselage balsa-sheeted Siros wings other prefabricated components will get airborne no time Wing span 79 Good purchases $50 over dIrect robbe MM Soaring various types competi tions popular course Slope Racing Flying closed py lon course high-performance Sailpianes race wing tip wing tip incredible speeds attempt out-turn outrun rest competition best known Slope Race probably ISR Internation al Slope Race formerly sponsored RC Modeler now sponsored South Bay Soaring Society race draws contestants over world fea tures competition exciting will see form modeling Another type competition seen slope Combat Soaring one-on-one competition Sailplane trailing length magnetic tape cas sette point scored time plane comes contact tape other plane point also scored contact made other plane midairs happen frequently might think Combat provides exciting en tertaining diversion everyday flying thing have yet talked about flying site itself Basically need hill some wind specifi cally what needed respectable-sized hill wind blows straight slope thus producing rising air ideal slope site bowl created either curved hill series hills Such slope can pro duce lift wind blowing vari ety directions next windy day grab Sail plane find hill prepare yourself some exciting fun-filled fly ing have ever done As said before have contributions future arti cles Slope Soaring whether pic tures ideas stories whatever can send directly following ad dress Mark Triebes 20794 Kreisler Ct Saratoga CA 95070 Letters Editor Continued page 12 RC Club Inc Pennsylvania Am sending picture grandson Kiam myself As can see am start ing him off early age 16 months sure does love Pop Pops Goldberg J-3 Cub believe could fly now get Cub up about 36 mistakes high thank lot good reading Keep up good work Ray V Primaldi Willow Street PA Radio Technique/Myers Continued page 35 mental frequencies accompanied third fifth seventh ninth eleventh thirteenth etc intermodulation frequencies well points terest 1 intermodulation frequencies have power case Continued page 101 98 Model Aviation I@IIIN ircrafts FlyAbove Crowd Browse through latest robbe Catalog years hottest designs Youll find robbe offers better deal right price because robbe quality always pays off exciting kits see local dealer call robbe direct 201 359-2115 catalog over 200 pages full color action photos information mall coupon below today Just $6-CO plus youll receive bonus $400 refund certificate good toward next robbe purchase direct robbe* ARCUS VOrder No 3140 Gesigned renowned European contest pilots Arcus hottest dual-purpose 2-meter gilders ever standard dihedral set-up ailerons will satisfy demanding contest flyer novice wiil prefer polyhedral wing rudder elevator control Arcus can also electrified two optional electric filght sets SUPERMAX&Order No 3119A3118 Rush robbee new catalog Enclosed $6.. Check y Order
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/05
Page Numbers: 8, 10, 12, 20, 22, 98
Bill Eltinger * says Scratch-building WE Plan N Pattern sets way go get best designs complete full-size layouts parts drawings bill materials save up 60% over comparable kit coats llllllllllllllllllll Quarter Scale R/C World War 8014 wingspan 2220 sq wing ares 78 22 engines RCQS-7 $2495 SPAD C-XIII World War e7g/wingspan 2120 sq wing ares 13 31 engines Capable Flyer ures imagination cos-e $2795 72 wingspan 1772 sq ares 78 160 engines RCQS8 $2495 FOKKER DR-i TRIPLANE Sopwith Camel F1 84 wingspan W2160 sq wing area 11 lbs wlo PlC Plywood ft bales construction over 65 sq ft drawings RCQS-1 1 $2495 lIllIllIllIll 1/6 Scale Golden Age Puss Moth folding wing 81 wingspan 904 sq wing ares 51 14 overall length Fuselage plywoodibalsa wing built-up 1-piece cantilever Tail surfaces built-up balsa Landing gsar shock-resistant wire RC6S-1 $1495 WACO S RE Cabin Biplane RIC $1295 5214 wingspan B4Osq nwngaes Fo l9to40engnes Best Ducted Fans NAVY F4D 1 SKYRAY npanfom 1 scaeductfanRC FortheRK-20FanUnitnRCDF-1 $1995 * 8111 Efflnger FoundIng Membar AMA NFFS Hall Famer Prices complete plans sub aesembly detailed parts lists Add $200 MaIling Tube SEND FOR BROCHURE ahesd crowd New brochure showing new Plan Sets 1988 Send *100 refundable first orderi WE TECHNICAL SERVICES PO Box 75884-A Atlanta GA 30328 e rs r t4e 0 ditor letters will carefully considered general interest used Send Model AvIatIon 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22O9O Exactly Said Back October 1986 received Model Aviation issue featured Fred Reeses Swallow bit scratch builders bug saw Freds Swallow extremely impressed cause looks like airplane knew build ordered plans October 1986 can see date correspondence Editor February 1988 nothing much got done until recently Ak As pictures show weamer nas outstanding hereand building flying season However some us die-hards fly winter will note snow ground skis airplane guessed maiden flight January 16 1988 30 temperature overcast skies winds SSE 10 13 knots first flight everything Fred said would However 05 4OFS would idle properly nice smooth power-on landing Thus first landing dead-stick uneventful second same way pulled engine readjusted throttle linkage reinstalled airplane pressurized tank think Continued page 10 Another Great Performance out Africa produCer Zimbabwe Model Products OMPENSATOR SPAN 65 inWING AREA 765 sq DALOTEL 625 SPAN 62 AREA 650 sq SPAN 68 WING AREA 600 sq 4 MORE ARFS AT ONE GREAT PRICE SPRING SHOW SPECIAL $145 ea available direct select hobby shops c ZIMPRO MARKETING PO BOX 3076 OAK RIDGE TN 37830 PHONE 6154826188 8 Model Aviation 7314 wingspan 880 sq wing ares RC6S-3 $1495 PANZER SPAN 63 WING AREA 675 sq CAP 21 now have problem worked out Swallow flew exactly Fred stated article ailerons very respon sive movement suggested Knife-edge flight good though couldnt sustained might ac count skis Landings much better now engine runs idles better did make changes Freds de sign except like cover planes fabric dope used Solartex bu tyrate dope skis model weighs 4 lb 6 oz wheels instead think will about 3 lb 8 oz has GB Associates scale tail wheel Swallow flies super have let num ber friends fly Fred said article becomes very comfortable fly no time pat back Fred Reese Everybody should have plane flies like 1 thoroughly enjoy Model Aviation. first project built MA surely last John Bonebardo So St Paul MN MA Covers What pleasure see Wakefield World Champion Bob White along Jim Quinn others cover back Although am now actively involved Control Line flying years 1969-75 100% Free Flight time privileged know two people went out way advise assist efforts Sal Taibi Power Bob White Rubber Largely re sult Bobs on-the-spot suggestions trimming lucked winning Coupe dHiver two occasions t contests st Coast contests Bob Whites patience easygoing good na ture willing advice will always re membered some enjoyable times FF May continue repeat long-overdue World Champion Mike Keville Lakewood CA RC Instructor 11 name Robert Deneau just turned 11 years old January have over 300 hours flying time since soloing age eight am instructor club Volunteer State Model Aviators Spring field TN am clubs Junior mem ber enjoy teaching adults fly received Season Flyer patch age eight spend lot time flying Sport Aerobat ics Pattern Racing aircraft favor ite plane Super Hots SuperTigre 75 am also clubs Chief Test Pilot new plane needs checking out builder gives call put through its paces Because diversity flying dif Continued page 12 10 Model Aviation dont like brag but. have paint goes styrofoam mylar fabric wood metal fiberglass plastic offer sizes accurate computer matched colors high pigment content high gloss finish outlasts outshines others dont like brag. BUT WE 0. putting large paint chip can PERFECT PAINT Ssee Sc P 0 Box 2480 usky Ohio 44870 Phone 419-797-2208 BRIA AREOBATIC PRO Featuring Fiberglass Cowl Wheel Pants Belly Pan SPECIFICATIONS Height gineSuper Tiger 3000 Total Fuse Length w/Spinner oiceZenoah 38 Wingspan 35 Wingcord Channel Radio Wing Area sq inWeight14-15 pounds Plans slightly larger actual 1/4 scale Order Write Kit available flaFull-sized Rolled Plans $19800 BoxEEE AIRCRAFTS 2500 Plus $700 ShpJHdlg20A Dept MA5 Amenla ND 58004Plus $250 ShpJHdlg ND Re add ND Res add 5h/o Sales TaxIUE UIOU~5Z% Sales Tax ierent moaeis irom aitpianes caue having qualified full-scale pilot C150 look forward joining Civil Air Patrol am 12 pursuing career aviation graduate college enclosed picture new club member am instructing plane view Telemaster 40 Robert Deneau Springfield TN Prop Balancing Tip Since about 1954 began flying Control Line models great unsolved problem has remained What right method balancing props learned early new props likely out balance extra vibration generated could destroy models rapidly prevent good engine runs could easily spot out-of-balance props simple static balancing device next step always mystery what about Trimming heavy prop tip scraping material back surface never seemed good solution Finally have figured out what everyone else must have known along Just apply polyure thane varnish light prop blade build up weight wipe varnish onto both sides starting tip guessing much useand check again balancer Going little bit too heavy var nished end best seems get tad lighter dry Flat-finish varnish will weigh slightly glossy helpful know have severe imbalance prob lem method great wood props also can used nylon fiberglass ones Make sure varnish doesnt dry sags runs will distort shape blade John W Powell Bala Cynwyd PA Nicest People World am writing letter say thank Continued page 20 12 Model Aviation * 021 first place COa PP im Nationals * Legal Pee Wss3Ouss * US swings Sto 10 props 5006rpm * 03 CO2 motor weIghs 1% ounces * 06 swIngs 10-14 props 5000rpm * 046 CO2 motor weights 2I ounces * Super thruatto weight ratio * Fully adJustable power settings * Charges seconds * Safe fly indoors * Flight times approx 2 mm tank shown * Multi-tank systems avail RIC use * Urn low-coat industrial CO2 Sends self-addressed stamped envelops *100 ordering information CARBONIC MOTORS Division Davis Diesel Development PO Box 141 Mllford Cl 06406 203-87746709- 530 M-F Letters Editor Continued page 12 allwondertul people enjoy hobby RC modeling have flying three years have yet meet fellow modeler has anything other helpful supportive kind enthusiastic etc list could go pages club blessed modelers abilities such Clayton Hansen Chet Knowles built prototype A-scale Aeronca Pica Models beginners Continued page 22 Geared $ 9771 Geared $11046 Geared $1 2745 Geared $16145 Geared $18696 Geared $21671 $8266 $5800 $2200 $5596 $3196 ASTRO FLIGHT SYSTEMSChallenger Cobas 4 Cell 020 Direct $ 7649 Challenger 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Bill Eltinger * says Scratch-building WE Plan N Pattern sets way go get best designs complete full-size layouts parts drawings bill materials save up 60% over comparable kit coats llllllllllllllllllll Quarter Scale R/C World War 8014 wingspan 2220 sq wing ares 78 22 engines RCQS-7 $2495 SPAD C-XIII World War e7g/wingspan 2120 sq wing ares 13 31 engines Capable Flyer ures imagination cos-e $2795 72 wingspan 1772 sq ares 78 160 engines RCQS8 $2495 FOKKER DR-i TRIPLANE Sopwith Camel F1 84 wingspan W2160 sq wing area 11 lbs wlo PlC Plywood ft bales construction over 65 sq ft drawings RCQS-1 1 $2495 lIllIllIllIll 1/6 Scale Golden Age Puss Moth folding wing 81 wingspan 904 sq wing ares 51 14 overall length Fuselage plywoodibalsa wing built-up 1-piece cantilever Tail surfaces built-up balsa Landing gsar shock-resistant wire RC6S-1 $1495 WACO S RE Cabin Biplane RIC $1295 5214 wingspan B4Osq nwngaes Fo l9to40engnes Best Ducted Fans NAVY F4D 1 SKYRAY npanfom 1 scaeductfanRC FortheRK-20FanUnitnRCDF-1 $1995 * 8111 Efflnger FoundIng Membar AMA NFFS Hall Famer Prices complete plans sub aesembly detailed parts lists Add $200 MaIling Tube SEND FOR BROCHURE ahesd crowd New brochure showing new Plan Sets 1988 Send *100 refundable first orderi WE TECHNICAL SERVICES PO Box 75884-A Atlanta GA 30328 e rs r t4e 0 ditor letters will carefully considered general interest used Send Model AvIatIon 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22O9O Exactly Said Back October 1986 received Model Aviation issue featured Fred Reeses Swallow bit scratch builders bug saw Freds Swallow extremely impressed cause looks like airplane knew build ordered plans October 1986 can see date correspondence Editor February 1988 nothing much got done until recently Ak As pictures show weamer nas outstanding hereand building flying season However some us die-hards fly winter will note snow ground skis airplane guessed maiden flight January 16 1988 30 temperature overcast skies winds SSE 10 13 knots first flight everything Fred said would However 05 4OFS would idle properly nice smooth power-on landing Thus first landing dead-stick uneventful second same way pulled engine readjusted throttle linkage reinstalled airplane pressurized tank think Continued page 10 Another Great Performance out Africa produCer Zimbabwe Model Products OMPENSATOR SPAN 65 inWING AREA 765 sq DALOTEL 625 SPAN 62 AREA 650 sq SPAN 68 WING AREA 600 sq 4 MORE ARFS AT ONE GREAT PRICE SPRING SHOW SPECIAL $145 ea available direct select hobby shops c ZIMPRO MARKETING PO BOX 3076 OAK RIDGE TN 37830 PHONE 6154826188 8 Model Aviation 7314 wingspan 880 sq wing ares RC6S-3 $1495 PANZER SPAN 63 WING AREA 675 sq CAP 21 now have problem worked out Swallow flew exactly Fred stated article ailerons very respon sive movement suggested Knife-edge flight good though couldnt sustained might ac count skis Landings much better now engine runs idles better did make changes Freds de sign except like cover planes fabric dope used Solartex bu tyrate dope skis model weighs 4 lb 6 oz wheels instead think will about 3 lb 8 oz has GB Associates scale tail wheel Swallow flies super have let num ber friends fly Fred said article becomes very comfortable fly no time pat back Fred Reese Everybody should have plane flies like 1 thoroughly enjoy Model Aviation. first project built MA surely last John Bonebardo So St Paul MN MA Covers What pleasure see Wakefield World Champion Bob White along Jim Quinn others cover back Although am now actively involved Control Line flying years 1969-75 100% Free Flight time privileged know two people went out way advise assist efforts Sal Taibi Power Bob White Rubber Largely re sult Bobs on-the-spot suggestions trimming lucked winning Coupe dHiver two occasions t contests st Coast contests Bob Whites patience easygoing good na ture willing advice will always re membered some enjoyable times FF May continue repeat long-overdue World Champion Mike Keville Lakewood CA RC Instructor 11 name Robert Deneau just turned 11 years old January have over 300 hours flying time since soloing age eight am instructor club Volunteer State Model Aviators Spring field TN am clubs Junior mem ber enjoy teaching adults fly received Season Flyer patch age eight spend lot time flying Sport Aerobat ics Pattern Racing aircraft favor ite plane Super Hots SuperTigre 75 am also clubs Chief Test Pilot new plane needs checking out builder gives call put through its paces Because diversity flying dif Continued page 12 10 Model Aviation dont like brag but. have paint goes styrofoam mylar fabric wood metal fiberglass plastic offer sizes accurate computer matched colors high pigment content high gloss finish outlasts outshines others dont like brag. BUT WE 0. putting large paint chip can PERFECT PAINT Ssee Sc P 0 Box 2480 usky Ohio 44870 Phone 419-797-2208 BRIA AREOBATIC PRO Featuring Fiberglass Cowl Wheel Pants Belly Pan SPECIFICATIONS Height gineSuper Tiger 3000 Total Fuse Length w/Spinner oiceZenoah 38 Wingspan 35 Wingcord Channel Radio Wing Area sq inWeight14-15 pounds Plans slightly larger actual 1/4 scale Order Write Kit available flaFull-sized Rolled Plans $19800 BoxEEE AIRCRAFTS 2500 Plus $700 ShpJHdlg20A Dept MA5 Amenla ND 58004Plus $250 ShpJHdlg ND Re add ND Res add 5h/o Sales TaxIUE UIOU~5Z% Sales Tax ierent moaeis irom aitpianes caue having qualified full-scale pilot C150 look forward joining Civil Air Patrol am 12 pursuing career aviation graduate college enclosed picture new club member am instructing plane view Telemaster 40 Robert Deneau Springfield TN Prop Balancing Tip Since about 1954 began flying Control Line models great unsolved problem has remained What right method balancing props learned early new props likely out balance extra vibration generated could destroy models rapidly prevent good engine runs could easily spot out-of-balance props simple static balancing device next step always mystery what about Trimming heavy prop tip scraping material back surface never seemed good solution Finally have figured out what everyone else must have known along Just apply polyure thane varnish light prop blade build up weight wipe varnish onto both sides starting tip guessing much useand check again balancer Going little bit too heavy var nished end best seems get tad lighter dry Flat-finish varnish will weigh slightly glossy helpful know have severe imbalance prob lem method great wood props also can used nylon fiberglass ones Make sure varnish doesnt dry sags runs will distort shape blade John W Powell Bala Cynwyd PA Nicest People World am writing letter say thank Continued page 20 12 Model Aviation * 021 first place COa PP im Nationals * Legal Pee Wss3Ouss * US swings Sto 10 props 5006rpm * 03 CO2 motor weIghs 1% ounces * 06 swIngs 10-14 props 5000rpm * 046 CO2 motor weights 2I ounces * Super thruatto weight ratio * Fully adJustable power settings * Charges seconds * Safe fly indoors * Flight times approx 2 mm tank shown * Multi-tank systems avail RIC use * Urn low-coat industrial CO2 Sends self-addressed stamped envelops *100 ordering information CARBONIC MOTORS Division Davis Diesel Development PO Box 141 Mllford Cl 06406 203-87746709- 530 M-F Letters Editor Continued page 12 allwondertul people enjoy hobby RC modeling have flying three years have yet meet fellow modeler has anything other helpful supportive kind enthusiastic etc list could go pages club blessed modelers abilities such Clayton Hansen Chet Knowles built prototype A-scale Aeronca Pica Models beginners Continued page 22 Geared $ 9771 Geared $11046 Geared $1 2745 Geared $16145 Geared $18696 Geared $21671 $8266 $5800 $2200 $5596 $3196 ASTRO FLIGHT SYSTEMSChallenger Cobas 4 Cell 020 Direct $ 7649 Challenger 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Uncle Sam 1987 taxes r ITS GASMeanwhile have safe month 20 & 040 CO2 Conversion Kitshobby specialoes Motors FUN FOR ThE WHOLE FAMILY k kA BLOODSHTHE SKY 23rd vs 01987 NFVYEAR P ICED AL TV AVIATION HISTORY ON HOME VIDEO1CASSETTESVHS OR BETA . . 60.5 WARBIRD CHECKOUT VIDEOS includes famous P-38 Lockheeds twin boom fighter well B-25 P-el arid 426 Action festursa stails take offs landings slow flight emergency procedures singie engine go-rounds combat techniques FLYING THE TWIN ENGINE P-38 FLYING THE B-25 MITCHELL BOMBER FLYING THE TWIN-BOOM P41 FLYING THE TWIN ENGINE A-26 NF 1434 Complete Programs 100 Mm Only ttvo hours exciting action Flying Tigers P-40 F4U Corsair Hellcat Buccaneer Avenger iLF LYING THE F6F HELLCAT UFLYING THE F4U CORSAIR THE P40 WARHAWK LYING THE SB2A-4 BUCCANEER FLYING THE TBF AVENGER NF 132 5 Complete Programs 2 Hrs Only $3995 Beginning P-51 Mustang new check-out series includes Douglas A-20 Boston Bomber P-39 Airacobra FLYING THE P-Si MUSTANG FLYING THE A-20 BOMBER FLYING THE P39 IntroductIon FLYING THE P-39 Advanced NF 151 4 Programs Total Running TIme 110 Mm Only GW FLYING THE P47 fin 3 Pane three exciting segments will find almost anything might ask about famed Thunderbolt Fighter pilot familiarization ground handling takeoff procedures normal flight landings high altitude flight aerobics FLYING THE T-6 SNJ fin Pens three authentic segments fly popular T-6 trainer NF 136 2 Progrema Total Running TIme 110 MIn Only SW VIETNAM ALL IN COLORAND KOREA a-BATTLE OF KHE SANH-~ARMY AIR FORCE REPORT Considered best photographic documentary Action galore Flying Tigers Dogfights bombings Vietnam conflict Joint action AJr Force Army Navy Marines JAPS OVER CHINA UNITED STATES AIR FORCE IN VIETNAM Attack scenes confiscated Japanese pictures Bombing dramatic color film depicts build-up personnel cities bridges railroada China equipment plus latest USAF aircraft PACIFIC STEP up SCREAMING EAGLES IN VIETNAM War Pacific l9443 F6F Helicats P-38a P-40s D-53a excellent documentary demonstrates bravery akill Liberators lOCOx paratroopers Flying Tigers Wake island men 101st Airborne DivisionA DAY WITH THE A-36 INVADERS NF 146 3 Complete Programs*ei95 A-36 Dive Bombers action Germans P-51Ba ex Total Time 90 MmOnly ting air raids JETS AND SPACE ALL IN COLORTARGET INVISIBLE IIIE Jb B-29 Super Fort bombing raid over Japan k- HIGH FLIGHTD-DAY MINUS ONE - Join soaring ballet T-38 flight accompanied byNormandy invasion 1944 wilh 82nd Airborne Div & 9th Air Force BandParatrooper Command MANS REACH SHOULD EXCEED HIS GRASP NF 1406 Complete Programs$3995 achievements aviation pioneers Kitty Hawk Total TIme 90 Mm Only surface moon WINGS OF EAGLES WINGS OF GOLDTARGET FOR TODAY last actual stor Air Armada knocked Rod Serling narrates tribute heroes Naval aviationout Luftwaffe full led ly feature action program TWO NINE NINE FOXTROT INTO THE BWE Caring hands hearts bring single craft 299 Foxlrot back RAF training film featuring early Bi-Wing British trainers life cadets first solo flights Advance flight training also FLIGHT YOU MUST GET CLOSE TO HIT Modern jazz format musical extravaganza aircraft Featuring British WWII Squadron Leader Denys Gilan flying flight Spitfires Hurricane airplanes explaining technique RAF IN ACTION Royal Air Force during 1NWII famous 40s aircraft HF 142 4 Complete Programs$3995 Total Time 90 MInOnly HOOK DOWN WHEELS DOWN 2 Pen series Color Depicts hislory heroism great carriers STORY OF NAVAL AVIATION Navy air eariiest days its modern role DECEMBER 7TH John Fords Oscar winning documentary Pearl Harbor NF 128 4 Complete Programs 2 Full Hours Only W have never flown before always glad help bring another person great hobby RCers nicest people world Enclosed picture latest bird Sig Kobra uses Irvine 25 9 x 4 prop covered red white Goldberg UltraCote extremely easy use radio very reliable Airtronics SR4R first radio idea covering scheme came pic ture Model Aviations RC Sport Aer obatics column Kobra superb flier covering scheme very beautiful air Thanks great magazine thanks again best people world Adam D Bryant Cedaredge CO Loves Pop Pops J-3 Just though Id drop line two 22 Model Aviation perfectly prusiuru vr modeling Curtiss Robin 049 Engines -Channel R/C 41 Wingspan Electric Power Optional $2238 01 9103 Very law lull scale aircraft ideally sailed model ilight Ihe appealing old Carliss Robin urn spruce linen age becalitally proportioned tsr rubber electric slow engines Easy lun build lrainerlike perlormance Flyline Models catalog 508P1000 17031 2739093 FLYLINE MODELS INC 7PO Box 2136 Pairtax Virginia22031 USA FOR $3)* YOU CAN GET YOUR AMA NUMBER-2 HIGH computer cut PREMIUM FUEL PROOF VINYL decal CU ONE PRESS & PEKL STRIP letter number o PREALIGNED o PEE-SPAcED o PEEPASTED Includes choice o 13 COLORS o 6 TYPESTYLES o UPRIGHT OR SLANT o CUSTOK LENGTHS free information lettering 1/2 high up please call write us plus Post & Hand tax applicable VI NYLWRITE Custom Lettering 16043 Tulsa Street Granada Hills CA 91344 818 363-7131 am vsce-presioent 01 Lebanon Valley Continued page 98 ASW 24 ARF giant scale glider r No 3138 robbe ASW 24/s giant scale model newest Standard Class design worlds leading sailplane manufacturer Alexander Schleicher West Germany features latest double trapezoid wing geometry optimum lift distribution also famous F3B proven Quabeck /10-30/13-10-13 airfoil exceptional performance wide speed range Any RIC pilot will enjoy non-critical stall characteristics well balanced rudder response kit includes highly prefabricated components such white Plura fuselage balsa pre-sheeted foam core Siros wings stabilizer hardware cockpit interior insert pilot figure No special skills power tools necessary completion Building time short weekend Wing span 138 says aerobatic trainers have look ugly sleek lines robbe SUPERMAX remind full-scale airplane designed high performance docile trainer 46 four-stroke 50 two-stroke engine provides ample power perform aerobatic maneuver extremely rugged prefabricated Plura white fuselage combined balsa pre-sheeted Siros foam core wings other ready assemble components save lot building time SUPERMAX can easily built weekend Wing span 54 Mail rolbe Model SportAimn 180 Township Line Road Belle Mead NJ 08502 7 ceil version electric powered thermal soaring 10 ceil version rocket ship ilke cilmb performance one-piece Plura fuselage balsa-sheeted Siros wings other prefabricated components will get airborne no time Wing span 79 Good purchases $50 over dIrect robbe MM Soaring various types competi tions popular course Slope Racing Flying closed py lon course high-performance Sailpianes race wing tip wing tip incredible speeds attempt out-turn outrun rest competition best known Slope Race probably ISR Internation al Slope Race formerly sponsored RC Modeler now sponsored South Bay Soaring Society race draws contestants over world fea tures competition exciting will see form modeling Another type competition seen slope Combat Soaring one-on-one competition Sailplane trailing length magnetic tape cas sette point scored time plane comes contact tape other plane point also scored contact made other plane midairs happen frequently might think Combat provides exciting en tertaining diversion everyday flying thing have yet talked about flying site itself Basically need hill some wind specifi cally what needed respectable-sized hill wind blows straight slope thus producing rising air ideal slope site bowl created either curved hill series hills Such slope can pro duce lift wind blowing vari ety directions next windy day grab Sail plane find hill prepare yourself some exciting fun-filled fly ing have ever done As said before have contributions future arti cles Slope Soaring whether pic tures ideas stories whatever can send directly following ad dress Mark Triebes 20794 Kreisler Ct Saratoga CA 95070 Letters Editor Continued page 12 RC Club Inc Pennsylvania Am sending picture grandson Kiam myself As can see am start ing him off early age 16 months sure does love Pop Pops Goldberg J-3 Cub believe could fly now get Cub up about 36 mistakes high thank lot good reading Keep up good work Ray V Primaldi Willow Street PA Radio Technique/Myers Continued page 35 mental frequencies accompanied third fifth seventh ninth eleventh thirteenth etc intermodulation frequencies well points terest 1 intermodulation frequencies have power case Continued page 101 98 Model Aviation I@IIIN ircrafts FlyAbove Crowd Browse through latest robbe Catalog years hottest designs Youll find robbe offers better deal right price because robbe quality always pays off exciting kits see local dealer call robbe direct 201 359-2115 catalog over 200 pages full color action photos information mall coupon below today Just $6-CO plus youll receive bonus $400 refund certificate good toward next robbe purchase direct robbe* ARCUS VOrder No 3140 Gesigned renowned European contest pilots Arcus hottest dual-purpose 2-meter gilders ever 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excellent documentary demonstrates bravery akill Liberators lOCOx paratroopers Flying Tigers Wake island men 101st Airborne DivisionA DAY WITH THE A-36 INVADERS NF 146 3 Complete Programs*ei95 A-36 Dive Bombers action Germans P-51Ba ex Total Time 90 MmOnly ting air raids JETS AND SPACE ALL IN COLORTARGET INVISIBLE IIIE Jb B-29 Super Fort bombing raid over Japan k- HIGH FLIGHTD-DAY MINUS ONE - Join soaring ballet T-38 flight accompanied byNormandy invasion 1944 wilh 82nd Airborne Div & 9th Air Force BandParatrooper Command MANS REACH SHOULD EXCEED HIS GRASP NF 1406 Complete Programs$3995 achievements aviation pioneers Kitty Hawk Total TIme 90 Mm Only surface moon WINGS OF EAGLES WINGS OF GOLDTARGET FOR TODAY last actual stor Air Armada knocked Rod Serling narrates tribute heroes Naval aviationout Luftwaffe full led ly feature action program TWO NINE NINE FOXTROT INTO THE BWE Caring hands hearts bring single craft 299 Foxlrot back RAF training film featuring early Bi-Wing British trainers life cadets first solo flights Advance flight training also FLIGHT YOU MUST GET CLOSE TO HIT Modern jazz format musical extravaganza aircraft Featuring British WWII Squadron Leader Denys Gilan flying flight Spitfires Hurricane airplanes explaining technique RAF IN ACTION Royal Air Force during 1NWII famous 40s aircraft HF 142 4 Complete Programs$3995 Total Time 90 MInOnly HOOK DOWN WHEELS DOWN 2 Pen series Color Depicts hislory heroism great carriers STORY OF NAVAL AVIATION Navy air eariiest days its modern role DECEMBER 7TH John Fords Oscar winning documentary Pearl Harbor NF 128 4 Complete Programs 2 Full Hours Only W have never flown before always glad help bring another person great hobby RCers nicest people world Enclosed picture latest bird Sig Kobra uses Irvine 25 9 x 4 prop covered red white Goldberg UltraCote extremely easy use radio very reliable Airtronics SR4R first radio idea covering scheme came pic ture Model Aviations RC Sport Aer obatics column Kobra superb flier covering scheme very beautiful air Thanks great magazine thanks again best people world Adam D Bryant Cedaredge CO Loves Pop Pops J-3 Just though Id drop line two 22 Model Aviation perfectly prusiuru vr modeling Curtiss Robin 049 Engines -Channel R/C 41 Wingspan Electric Power Optional $2238 01 9103 Very law lull scale aircraft ideally sailed model ilight Ihe appealing old Carliss Robin urn spruce linen age becalitally proportioned tsr rubber electric slow engines Easy lun build lrainerlike perlormance Flyline Models catalog 508P1000 17031 2739093 FLYLINE MODELS INC 7PO Box 2136 Pairtax Virginia22031 USA FOR $3)* YOU CAN GET YOUR AMA NUMBER-2 HIGH computer cut PREMIUM FUEL PROOF VINYL decal CU ONE PRESS & PEKL STRIP letter number o PREALIGNED o PEE-SPAcED o PEEPASTED Includes choice o 13 COLORS o 6 TYPESTYLES o UPRIGHT OR SLANT o CUSTOK LENGTHS free information lettering 1/2 high up please call write us plus Post & Hand tax applicable VI NYLWRITE Custom Lettering 16043 Tulsa Street Granada Hills CA 91344 818 363-7131 am vsce-presioent 01 Lebanon Valley Continued page 98 ASW 24 ARF giant scale glider r No 3138 robbe ASW 24/s giant scale model newest Standard Class design worlds leading sailplane manufacturer Alexander Schleicher West Germany features latest double trapezoid wing geometry optimum lift distribution also famous F3B proven Quabeck /10-30/13-10-13 airfoil exceptional performance wide speed range Any RIC pilot will enjoy non-critical stall characteristics well balanced rudder response kit includes highly prefabricated components such white Plura fuselage balsa pre-sheeted foam core Siros wings stabilizer hardware cockpit interior insert pilot figure No special skills power tools necessary completion Building time short weekend Wing span 138 says aerobatic trainers have look ugly sleek lines robbe SUPERMAX remind full-scale airplane designed high performance docile trainer 46 four-stroke 50 two-stroke engine provides ample power perform aerobatic maneuver extremely rugged prefabricated Plura white fuselage combined balsa pre-sheeted Siros foam core wings other ready assemble components save lot building time SUPERMAX can easily built weekend Wing span 54 Mail rolbe Model SportAimn 180 Township Line Road Belle Mead NJ 08502 7 ceil version electric powered thermal soaring 10 ceil version rocket ship ilke cilmb performance one-piece Plura fuselage balsa-sheeted Siros wings other prefabricated components will get airborne no time Wing span 79 Good purchases $50 over dIrect robbe MM Soaring various types competi tions popular course Slope Racing Flying closed py lon course high-performance Sailpianes race wing tip wing tip incredible speeds attempt out-turn outrun rest competition best known Slope Race probably ISR Internation al Slope Race formerly sponsored RC Modeler now sponsored South Bay Soaring Society race draws contestants over world fea tures competition exciting will see form modeling Another type competition seen slope Combat Soaring one-on-one competition Sailplane trailing length magnetic tape cas sette point scored time plane comes contact tape other plane point also scored contact made other plane midairs happen frequently might think Combat provides exciting en tertaining diversion everyday flying thing have yet talked about flying site itself Basically need hill some wind specifi cally what needed respectable-sized hill wind blows straight slope thus producing rising air ideal slope site bowl created either curved hill series hills Such slope can pro duce lift wind blowing vari ety directions next windy day grab Sail plane find hill prepare yourself some exciting fun-filled fly ing have ever done As said before have contributions future arti cles Slope Soaring whether pic tures ideas stories whatever can send directly following ad dress Mark Triebes 20794 Kreisler Ct Saratoga CA 95070 Letters Editor Continued page 12 RC Club Inc Pennsylvania Am sending picture grandson Kiam myself As can see am start ing him off early age 16 months sure does love Pop Pops Goldberg J-3 Cub believe could fly now get Cub up about 36 mistakes high thank lot good reading Keep up good work Ray V Primaldi Willow Street PA Radio Technique/Myers Continued page 35 mental frequencies accompanied third fifth seventh ninth eleventh thirteenth etc intermodulation frequencies well points terest 1 intermodulation frequencies have power case Continued page 101 98 Model Aviation I@IIIN ircrafts FlyAbove Crowd Browse through latest robbe Catalog years hottest designs Youll find robbe offers better deal right price because robbe quality always pays off exciting kits see local dealer call robbe direct 201 359-2115 catalog over 200 pages full color action photos information mall coupon below today Just $6-CO plus youll receive bonus $400 refund certificate good toward next robbe purchase direct robbe* ARCUS VOrder No 3140 Gesigned renowned European contest pilots Arcus hottest dual-purpose 2-meter gilders ever standard dihedral set-up ailerons will satisfy demanding contest flyer novice wiil prefer polyhedral wing rudder elevator control Arcus can also electrified two optional electric filght sets SUPERMAX&Order No 3119A3118 Rush robbee new catalog Enclosed $6.. 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