MORE FIRST PLACE WINNERS AT THE 1977 NATIONALS THAN THE OTHER MAJOR MANUFACTURERS COMBINED IN FACT OVER THE PAST 10 YEARS MORE NATIONALS WINNERS HAVE USED REV-UP PROPS OTHER BRAND Rev-Up better 1 The efficient design con stant upgrading testing program 2 Better quality control better selection hard maple wood 3 The best finish completely fuelproof New Improved 1978 SPECIAL PRO SERIES 2 FOR RCFREE FLIGHT CONTROL LINE DIAPITCHPRICE 5%3489 e3489 733/4tie 833%456 129 577%139 77%139 104se7149 10ew 8W149 106EW159 114877 7%7%8159 1186Wie9 11%67i89 12e179 125W179 1358239 1458279 1558349 154%8449 17se599 1856eee W WIDE BLADE EW EXTRA WIDE THAN ANY SERIES 400 B FOR SPEED RACING ADVANCED DESIGN ND 1 IN PYLON RACING LEADING SPEED RECORD HOLDER OF ALL TIMES RO PYLON RACING DIAPITCHPRICE 53%4129 758149 7SN SN149 8%6% 8% 7 7%7%189 97 7% 7%189 CONTROL LINE SPEED & RACING DIA PITCHPRICE 4%8%7129 4%55%129 8788%149 77%10A11189 889189 89N 9%N189 91213229 N NARROW Xetters t d letters will carefully considered general interest used Send Model Aviation 815 15th St NW Washington DC 20005 would like supply little additional info actual photo KI C-C 55th fighter squadron Kings clifle England being piloted Lt Tom Doody now work Ar gonne National Laboratory taken over Europe 1945 About model itself promised MA March 1978 build new ship OS 35 engine efforts justified Minor design changes made bring plane scalelike appearance took 1st Sport Scale Chicago Aero Angels Meet its 5th actual flight having painted 6 days before big accomplishment came fact grossed out 431/2 oz quite good such large scale type model will happy supply anyone change information should interested Hank Take Bow would like take opportunity compliment Hank Clark really beautiful drawings appear Model Aviation What fantastic job wondering long takes him draw picture like Solution shown pages 14-15 August 1978 issue think Im going start collection drawings John E Kleber Buffalo NY Thats military secretbut have reason suspect Hanks artistic hand faster eye Wonder people would collect drawings made available full-size triple magazine page size Framed shop walls den theyd make glorious conversational topic Gone Forever After reading Openers Al Meyers month Ken Simpsons letter wonder Joliet IL possible generate kind terest today would support best program young beginners So today concerned too young remember new aviation over night after Lindbergh flight 33 hrs worlds opinion changed people looked upon airplane flying coffin now saw means transportation clamored fly too new taken granted today 1924 nine remember see ing first aeroplane fact after noon several appeared flying circus NY State Fair ing some acts tree-top level over Syracuse draw crowd fair day FAA would have grounded after such demonstration summer 1925 dirigible Shen andoah passed low over city night low detail could seen seemed cover sky lights Syracuse bright its belly 6 Model Aviation THE LEADER IN COM PETITION PROPELLERS Over Europe 1945 Als Mustang Remember Als Mustang Hank also makes beautitul paintings deep throb its big engines will never forget As passed its ensign could seen heard fluttered lower rudder dont believe anything ever airborne awe inspiring majestic big silver rigid lighterthan-air machines What kid today could see likes years before Lindberghs flight longed few aviation barn stormers Army Air Service US Post Office flying mail wood-and-wire surplus WWI aircraft year 1927 saw famous transatlantic flights CAM con tract air mail routes newly designed much safer aircraft Aviation come its own public sudden could get enough growth new industry headlines new rec ords new heroes mind boggling Civil Aviation regulatory laws yet catch up morning during school vacation brother still bed roar three Wright Whirlwinds low over house brought us feet Ford tn-motor loudspeaker its belly advertising Old Gold cigarettes would climb altitude throttle back glide same time turn speakers spout ditty set music ending withSmoking Old Gold Cig arettes can still remember tune sort dangerous thing soon brought Civil aviation laws As say American Boy magazine printed AMLA plans first Baby ROG Some news papers published did Syracuse Herald newspaper sold kits Baby ROG 65 cents first encounter balsa true flying model After ROG went door tractor enlarged ROG After simple out door cabin models also published American Boy first outdoor cabin Stinson Detroiter models wing adjustable fore aft taught beginner about trim adding weight Stinson Fox Combat Special 1978 Nationals Wins Slow Combat Open 1-Dick Stubblefleld Fox 2-Larry Driscoll Fox 3-Geo Cleveland Fox Fast Combat Jr 1-Tom Fluker Fox 2-Mathis Fox 3-White Fox Fast Combat Sr 2-Bill Maywald Fox 3-Russell Crawford Fox Fast Combat Open 1-Phil Granderson Fox 2-Mike Tallman Fox 3-Bob Mears Fox 4-Karns Fox Congratulations Thanks 4 Fox IAANUPACIURIK CO 6306 TOWSG4 AVE FOAT SMITh AM 73001 PHONE 5014461666 scramble RC dollar manufacturers have passed control line flyers needs Fox last couple years have upgraded control line motors added new control line products invite inspection tanks control lines bell cranks control handles fuel bulbs fuel line wheels wheel collars other products catalog free asking beginner have sembled starter sets consisting motor mounting bolts fuel line tank bell crank elevator horn wheels wheel collar fuel filter extra plus control lines handle cups matched considerable price savings over buying separately suggest consider #81015 Fox 15 Baffle Starter Set Profile Models $3795 #81016 Fox 15 Schneurle Starter Set Pro file Models 5 motors pleasure oriented thought might like see competition oriented motors fared summers Nationals SEND FOR OUR FREE CATALOG Buy Insurance Against Premature Release BUY THE BEST Buy LOG ICTROLS THR-2 captured releaseable tow hook Un like competitors LOG ICTROL THR-2 tow hook does take spe cial tow ring attachment Also captured hook feature designed concentrate load near pivot point prevent premature release caused tow hook flex ing possible certain foreign imports captured feature fail-safe externally adjustable return spring provided positive hook reset easy installation See dealer captured releaseable tow hook Model No 210-3500-002 great buy onlyLogictrol International corporation PO Box 36 3300 Stovall St $499 Irving TX 75061 ~JTFRNATKNAL CORP March 1979 7 ATTENTION Control Line Flyers Fox Cares About BIG ENGINES ARENT NECESSARY TO FLY BIG AIRPLANES r BUD NOSEN PICKED THE DU-BRO PROP DRIVE UNITTo POWER HIS NEW 102 P-51-D MUSTANG BECAUSE IT REALLY WORKS! SOUNDS LIKE REAL AIRCRAFT ENGINE tail heavy problem learn correct building flew very well wing halfway between windshield rudder too scale looking no added weight belonged AMLA period understand over 450000 youngsters members asign times believe As well remember whole thing challenge days youngster could build simple stick models carved prop sometimes far got no choice kids natural ability brought out carving prop Plastics may prog ress plastic props models never helped young modeler improve ability Supplies problem also start Usually modeler started selling balsa Ambroid piano wire etc folks cellar Kits know today around yet wanted Army P-I Hawk sat down drew up basic knowledge drafting started long before took up school sketches usually done photo 3-views yet available either still have drawings Nieuport 17 hung pen dulum between landing gear legs work ailerons linkage too much drag corrected late re suIt flight looked like pilot waggling wings day first flew model 24 Savoia Marchetti twin-hulled flying boats Italian Gen Balbo flew directly overhead about 30 miles north Syracuse day Italian Armada called taken southern route Great Lakes escape bad weather Forty-eight lssota-Fraschini 500-hp engines drumming 48 flying boat hulls time something behold ground shook beneath us way 1933 Chi cago Worlds Fair so-called Golden Era Aviation likes will never seen again George H Clapp Central Square NY Likes Just quick note tell much enjoy Model Aviation month Al though am involved RC am editor club newsletter also enjoy other articles FF CL etc RC modelers dont realize really val uable tips building finishing etc can just glancing through other areas Anyhow magazine has printed some really interesting aircraft date keep up good work sincerely feel Openers well written provocative column appear magazine cover ing model aviation America Thomas W Bilheimer Bethlehem PA like him toonatch Guy Persistent right like FF coverage better time extra page indoor puts almost up fair share 192 pattern fliers get much space 270 free flight fliers still aint right know have million Ugly Stik pattern fliers crying want RC coverage 99-44/100% wouldnt walk across street pat tern contest wouldnt either bother extra coverage Hellcat Bearcat like Wildcat would OK contest coverage should interested people go FFers Nats helicopter fliers country 25 helo drivers get space over 500 gas FF entries surely dont get requests helo coverage Glider guiders entered half much FF glider fliers get half again much space good After writing last month going skip just couldnt Other yearly gripe about 8 Model Aviation THENAMEOFTHEGAMEIS POWER CAPABLE OF DELIVERING_________________ 12 LBS OF STATIC THRUST SWING 18 20 22 AND 24 GRISH BROS PROPS WITH 8 OR 10 PITCH WITH YOUR 60 ENGINE AVAILABLE AT YOUR DEALER NOW * SEND STAMPED SELF ADDRESSED ENVELOPE FOR COMPLETE STATISTICS AND FULL SIZE DRAWINGS PRODUCTS INCORPORATED 480 onner Road Wauconda Illinois 60084 USA Nats coverage think great Terry Rimert Baldwin FL Model Aviations proportioning space according RC FF CL based upon Nationals entries FFfor years would have looked like national pastime editor noted interest ing situation long time ago MAN Terry poses things think about true RCers wont enter pattern contest member LIDS four out 125 members attended nearby Pattern meet rest enjoyed usual Sunday hobby/sport big Pattern major activity regard less free fighters RC helicopter pilotstelltale large advertising space helicopters MA RCers-like everyone would like see stuff area guys can promise great things coming soon RCers seem enjoy what fellow crazies out wireless provided entertain adequately Other people put us under pressure dear friend industry giants advised us dont try bring back CL An RCer himself editor also dearly loves rubber scale free flight dabbled CLbut now High Road read interest Joel Cheslers let ter reply October issue MA Ill accept challenge though creature appears photos may exactly what mind called FF innut Recognize could almost number OT designs fact its original Its sort composite of favorite OT design features designed built just last year liked 020 replica concept size built 33 WS since would ineligible contest work way powered Cox PeeWee reed valve 020 Besides after several years all-out contest machines wanted build something wasnt too hair-rais ing ship result has really delight flew say right off board /i incidence under tailplane being adjustment necessary 4 ounces perform ance adequate PeeWee engine Ed Hopkins Fillmore CA have encouraged Ed submit plan does hope general interest guys will sport fly itas well RC guys could stand some relaxa tionand healthy long walks during can analyze problems Sticky Problem As suggested November Model Continued page 94 March 1979 9 doing oldies RC like big Sniffer please him answer about JOG editorial pages wed able make whole world happy Thats fair letter Terry didnt call us unprintable names Like Voltaire defend death right say SAVE $150 ON YOUR NEXT RADIO Buy Di0taI Commander Flite Pack Kit Save Money out Compromising Quality Performance Three Servo Options Two Receiver Options Kit Prices Start $7496 details send Si latest catalog Add 550 1st Class return $1 hand ling direct orders 815 584-7121 [AE E/IrnEI BOX SuE HIGGINSVILLE MO 64037 GET ORGANIZEDHazelnutMBH-1 s set 4 stordy tiles holds soer 4 years YOUi favorite 8i ft magazinesCSD-1 4 MAG FILES $49522A ws Send $495 plan $100 postage handling tooAmerican Eagle DON INDUSTRIESCatalog 25c PO BOX 388-KMODERNISTIC MODELS DOVER NH 03820PO BOX 6974 ALBUQ NM 87197 tude soaring surprising success beginning trait winding downward power turns no correction opposite stick experts advice reshaped tall fin lowered its profile no change Pappa Ehling guru cited Nordic ex perience 5 6 degrees decalage noseweight needed avoid characteristics upon entering thermal said add incidence nose weight almost did trick fine tuned CC incidence hoping dedicated test pilot would run out hair pull thought great way left its own devices once glide turn trim set up high altitude work andered bit times going left right turns back again prolonged soaring fly little bit added pair sub rudders under stab took out bal last Right Speed penetration surprisingly good glide should please Skip Miller Power approaches airliner idle fast wont stay ground guarantee youll pleased kind sport flier did sustain bad cartwheel merely loosening fixed tailand wing bolted cartwheeled rock-solid RC Special major repair replacing entire mid-fuselage section new crate has lightening holes fuselage sides factor credit possibly saving fuselage top bottom sheeting angled 45 degrees cross ships per standard practice Weve got great list projects buildjust cant wait present rate building will 105 years old before built thats truth fact both radio systems now have unused servoswe havent touched aileron years flying suggests something Ailerons either configurations unless modified something else en tirely differentwould ruin need ailerons pattern-type flying indispensable aerobatics include axial rolls neededas scale models wide range sport models would far better configured eliminate aileronsand expense extra work aileron syndrome typical sport model anything smooth flight jerk flit unlike aircraft can bear watch People confine aircraft long narrow box air space Back forth ad nauseum course have train aileron-oriented events need wing warpers high flying soaring times merely smooth technique seen ship calls extensive use trim rather stick bending RC Special three-position flaps takeoff landing would enhance performance ailer ons lightweight spoilers would nice have Instead making yet another RC airplaneweve 107 spite 13 year hiatusthis winter well install flaps spoilers other Oh Spring Letters Editor continued page 9 viation am sending letter copies AMA District VP Contest Board HQ Engine displacement has never good method limiting aircraft sizes free flight U-Control does give relative power outputs RC horse power has increased order hp 60 toI guess2 hp over years Horsepower valid meas ure output would constant Whether flier uses 60 about 2 hp Quadra about 2 hp actually makes no difference although rules dont recognize true 60 will likely have geared belted reduce prop rpm give required torque turn allowing engine develop peak power high rpm means max engine shouldby logic hp re lated area weight size sticky out field First believe damage quotient ki netic energy means damage directly proportional 94 Model Aviation hybrid poweredglider/sport deadstick See above Two sub-fins have since added under stabilizer Easy takeoffs landings extended soaring ability goalsVeco 19 would fly much larger ultimate gliding would severely limited windy weather whereas 6-ft span shown secure winds up 10 mphor SEND COUPON AND 250 FOR YOUR CATALOG TODAY weight proportional square velocity weight 2 2 times pattern ship velocity 2/3 pattern ship monsters will less damagingor perhaps equal under worst condition Horsepower limitations 2 hp-3 hp will limit speeds weights sizes F F Van Keurin Jr Greenville MS Oh Beautiful Bird am writing reference picture page 38 November issue Model Aviation lower lefthand corner Tom Stark Bird model am RC flier senior citizen Years back flew Bird its five cylinder Kinner Would please put touch Tom Stark would love get set plans model model back thirties greatest Thank help can give matter am enclosing self-addressed stamped envelope reply Arthur F Cervenka Oakdale NY have put Mr Cervenka touch Tom Stark Bird incidentally regarded have truly excellent airplane RC Technique/Myers continued page 17 article will paid itif send form publishable article send letter editor uses get just glory Finally could send informa tion get enough build item Name Address City StateZip Send MIDWEST PRODUCTS CO h4Hoba Indiana 46342 71400 South Indiana SI MA column will credit source magazine will pay $5 $15 contribution Its up you word Academy have meaning have share knowledge Thats another month Got get back Technicians course Keep writing George Myers 70 Froehlich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 RC Aerobatics/Van Putte continued page 25 accident can have humorous side Cedar Rapids Skyhawks Log book edited Richard Hayslip con tains periodic articles written Ed Coc ciola entitled Notes Novices entire article November issue decided month guy will stick hand 14 prop being turned 60 engine let take five gashes half fingernail dont need giving advice nobody parts country clubs involved activities other flying since its too cold fly Before get irate letters Alaska Michigan North Dakota other states people fly year-round want make clear also RC fliers state Florida dont fly couple months during winter because its too cold know guys very well shave face morning cold weather activities never quite enjoyable flying warm sunshine can make winter bearable popular club cold weather activities conducting monthly indoor contests airplanes can built variety rules flown available large areas enjoyable indoor contests ever competed held 15 X 30 foot room nine-foot ceiling school gymnasium available better Some fellow club members sure surprise unexpected talent build ing flying indoor models An event might like tackle sponsorship Delta Dart program Local scouting other youth organ iza tions usually delighted have club sponsor such activity Besides theres lot satisfaction derived helping kids make first flying models Write AMA information about get involved have airplanes engines radio equipment assorted modeling accessories dont use sponsor club auction Almost modelers have something theyd like have taken off hands some can use get few bucks back selling something dont use better protect sellers some valuable items club auctions allow designation minimum acceptable bid require seller buy item bidding doesnt go high enough Its lot fun might manage buy something youve looking course us use cold weather building projects am no exception winter intend undertake build ing project has thinking stage quite House Balsa Y2A airplanes have always interested because obvious quality kit materials plans instructions ever never seen fly re luctant invest time air planes Two weeks ago oppor tunity fly House Balsa FW 190 experience convinced go ahead project FW 190 has some difficulty getting off ground since doesnt have steer able tailwheel has ailerons instead rudder However once airplane gets flying speed just like pattern air plane both stable responsive definitely beginners airplane course wind does bother airplane size 60-powered airplane wind about 10 mph day flew FW 190 no problems much fun winter project now building board choice House Balsa Beechcraft Bonanza Robart tricycle re tractable landing gear 05 10 FSR tricycle landing gear will eliminate ground handling problems associated tail-draggers bigger engine will help make up extra weight caused retractable landing gear plan use Royal receiver RS-5 servos built up kits 96 Model Aviation Please Print UContiol ARows FOUR NEW RACE READY DESIGNS JOIN THE MIDWEST COMPLETE KIT LINE
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/03
Page Numbers: 6, 7, 8, 9, 94, 96
MORE FIRST PLACE WINNERS AT THE 1977 NATIONALS THAN THE OTHER MAJOR MANUFACTURERS COMBINED IN FACT OVER THE PAST 10 YEARS MORE NATIONALS WINNERS HAVE USED REV-UP PROPS OTHER BRAND Rev-Up better 1 The efficient design con stant upgrading testing program 2 Better quality control better selection hard maple wood 3 The best finish completely fuelproof New Improved 1978 SPECIAL PRO SERIES 2 FOR RCFREE FLIGHT CONTROL LINE DIAPITCHPRICE 5%3489 e3489 733/4tie 833%456 129 577%139 77%139 104se7149 10ew 8W149 106EW159 114877 7%7%8159 1186Wie9 11%67i89 12e179 125W179 1358239 1458279 1558349 154%8449 17se599 1856eee W WIDE BLADE EW EXTRA WIDE THAN ANY SERIES 400 B FOR SPEED RACING ADVANCED DESIGN ND 1 IN PYLON RACING LEADING SPEED RECORD HOLDER OF ALL TIMES RO PYLON RACING DIAPITCHPRICE 53%4129 758149 7SN SN149 8%6% 8% 7 7%7%189 97 7% 7%189 CONTROL LINE SPEED & RACING DIA PITCHPRICE 4%8%7129 4%55%129 8788%149 77%10A11189 889189 89N 9%N189 91213229 N NARROW Xetters t d letters will carefully considered general interest used Send Model Aviation 815 15th St NW Washington DC 20005 would like supply little additional info actual photo KI C-C 55th fighter squadron Kings clifle England being piloted Lt Tom Doody now work Ar gonne National Laboratory taken over Europe 1945 About model itself promised MA March 1978 build new ship OS 35 engine efforts justified Minor design changes made bring plane scalelike appearance took 1st Sport Scale Chicago Aero Angels Meet its 5th actual flight having painted 6 days before big accomplishment came fact grossed out 431/2 oz quite good such large scale type model will happy supply anyone change information should interested Hank Take Bow would like take opportunity compliment Hank Clark really beautiful drawings appear Model Aviation What fantastic job wondering long takes him draw picture like Solution shown pages 14-15 August 1978 issue think Im going start collection drawings John E Kleber Buffalo NY Thats military secretbut have reason suspect Hanks artistic hand faster eye Wonder people would collect drawings made available full-size triple magazine page size Framed shop walls den theyd make glorious conversational topic Gone Forever After reading Openers Al Meyers month Ken Simpsons letter wonder Joliet IL possible generate kind terest today would support best program young beginners So today concerned too young remember new aviation over night after Lindbergh flight 33 hrs worlds opinion changed people looked upon airplane flying coffin now saw means transportation clamored fly too new taken granted today 1924 nine remember see ing first aeroplane fact after noon several appeared flying circus NY State Fair ing some acts tree-top level over Syracuse draw crowd fair day FAA would have grounded after such demonstration summer 1925 dirigible Shen andoah passed low over city night low detail could seen seemed cover sky lights Syracuse bright its belly 6 Model Aviation THE LEADER IN COM PETITION PROPELLERS Over Europe 1945 Als Mustang Remember Als Mustang Hank also makes beautitul paintings deep throb its big engines will never forget As passed its ensign could seen heard fluttered lower rudder dont believe anything ever airborne awe inspiring majestic big silver rigid lighterthan-air machines What kid today could see likes years before Lindberghs flight longed few aviation barn stormers Army Air Service US Post Office flying mail wood-and-wire surplus WWI aircraft year 1927 saw famous transatlantic flights CAM con tract air mail routes newly designed much safer aircraft Aviation come its own public sudden could get enough growth new industry headlines new rec ords new heroes mind boggling Civil Aviation regulatory laws yet catch up morning during school vacation brother still bed roar three Wright Whirlwinds low over house brought us feet Ford tn-motor loudspeaker its belly advertising Old Gold cigarettes would climb altitude throttle back glide same time turn speakers spout ditty set music ending withSmoking Old Gold Cig arettes can still remember tune sort dangerous thing soon brought Civil aviation laws As say American Boy magazine printed AMLA plans first Baby ROG Some news papers published did Syracuse Herald newspaper sold kits Baby ROG 65 cents first encounter balsa true flying model After ROG went door tractor enlarged ROG After simple out door cabin models also published American Boy first outdoor cabin Stinson Detroiter models wing adjustable fore aft taught beginner about trim adding weight Stinson Fox Combat Special 1978 Nationals Wins Slow Combat Open 1-Dick Stubblefleld Fox 2-Larry Driscoll Fox 3-Geo Cleveland Fox Fast Combat Jr 1-Tom Fluker Fox 2-Mathis Fox 3-White Fox Fast Combat Sr 2-Bill Maywald Fox 3-Russell Crawford Fox Fast Combat Open 1-Phil Granderson Fox 2-Mike Tallman Fox 3-Bob Mears Fox 4-Karns Fox Congratulations Thanks 4 Fox IAANUPACIURIK CO 6306 TOWSG4 AVE FOAT SMITh AM 73001 PHONE 5014461666 scramble RC dollar manufacturers have passed control line flyers needs Fox last couple years have upgraded control line motors added new control line products invite inspection tanks control lines bell cranks control handles fuel bulbs fuel line wheels wheel collars other products catalog free asking beginner have sembled starter sets consisting motor mounting bolts fuel line tank bell crank elevator horn wheels wheel collar fuel filter extra plus control lines handle cups matched considerable price savings over buying separately suggest consider #81015 Fox 15 Baffle Starter Set Profile Models $3795 #81016 Fox 15 Schneurle Starter Set Pro file Models 5 motors pleasure oriented thought might like see competition oriented motors fared summers Nationals SEND FOR OUR FREE CATALOG Buy Insurance Against Premature Release BUY THE BEST Buy LOG ICTROLS THR-2 captured releaseable tow hook Un like competitors LOG ICTROL THR-2 tow hook does take spe cial tow ring attachment Also captured hook feature designed concentrate load near pivot point prevent premature release caused tow hook flex ing possible certain foreign imports captured feature fail-safe externally adjustable return spring provided positive hook reset easy installation See dealer captured releaseable tow hook Model No 210-3500-002 great buy onlyLogictrol International corporation PO Box 36 3300 Stovall St $499 Irving TX 75061 ~JTFRNATKNAL CORP March 1979 7 ATTENTION Control Line Flyers Fox Cares About BIG ENGINES ARENT NECESSARY TO FLY BIG AIRPLANES r BUD NOSEN PICKED THE DU-BRO PROP DRIVE UNITTo POWER HIS NEW 102 P-51-D MUSTANG BECAUSE IT REALLY WORKS! SOUNDS LIKE REAL AIRCRAFT ENGINE tail heavy problem learn correct building flew very well wing halfway between windshield rudder too scale looking no added weight belonged AMLA period understand over 450000 youngsters members asign times believe As well remember whole thing challenge days youngster could build simple stick models carved prop sometimes far got no choice kids natural ability brought out carving prop Plastics may prog ress plastic props models never helped young modeler improve ability Supplies problem also start Usually modeler started selling balsa Ambroid piano wire etc folks cellar Kits know today around yet wanted Army P-I Hawk sat down drew up basic knowledge drafting started long before took up school sketches usually done photo 3-views yet available either still have drawings Nieuport 17 hung pen dulum between landing gear legs work ailerons linkage too much drag corrected late re suIt flight looked like pilot waggling wings day first flew model 24 Savoia Marchetti twin-hulled flying boats Italian Gen Balbo flew directly overhead about 30 miles north Syracuse day Italian Armada called taken southern route Great Lakes escape bad weather Forty-eight lssota-Fraschini 500-hp engines drumming 48 flying boat hulls time something behold ground shook beneath us way 1933 Chi cago Worlds Fair so-called Golden Era Aviation likes will never seen again George H Clapp Central Square NY Likes Just quick note tell much enjoy Model Aviation month Al though am involved RC am editor club newsletter also enjoy other articles FF CL etc RC modelers dont realize really val uable tips building finishing etc can just glancing through other areas Anyhow magazine has printed some really interesting aircraft date keep up good work sincerely feel Openers well written provocative column appear magazine cover ing model aviation America Thomas W Bilheimer Bethlehem PA like him toonatch Guy Persistent right like FF coverage better time extra page indoor puts almost up fair share 192 pattern fliers get much space 270 free flight fliers still aint right know have million Ugly Stik pattern fliers crying want RC coverage 99-44/100% wouldnt walk across street pat tern contest wouldnt either bother extra coverage Hellcat Bearcat like Wildcat would OK contest coverage should interested people go FFers Nats helicopter fliers country 25 helo drivers get space over 500 gas FF entries surely dont get requests helo coverage Glider guiders entered half much FF glider fliers get half again much space good After writing last month going skip just couldnt Other yearly gripe about 8 Model Aviation THENAMEOFTHEGAMEIS POWER CAPABLE OF DELIVERING_________________ 12 LBS OF STATIC THRUST SWING 18 20 22 AND 24 GRISH BROS PROPS WITH 8 OR 10 PITCH WITH YOUR 60 ENGINE AVAILABLE AT YOUR DEALER NOW * SEND STAMPED SELF ADDRESSED ENVELOPE FOR COMPLETE STATISTICS AND FULL SIZE DRAWINGS PRODUCTS INCORPORATED 480 onner Road Wauconda Illinois 60084 USA Nats coverage think great Terry Rimert Baldwin FL Model Aviations proportioning space according RC FF CL based upon Nationals entries FFfor years would have looked like national pastime editor noted interest ing situation long time ago MAN Terry poses things think about true RCers wont enter pattern contest member LIDS four out 125 members attended nearby Pattern meet rest enjoyed usual Sunday hobby/sport big Pattern major activity regard less free fighters RC helicopter pilotstelltale large advertising space helicopters MA RCers-like everyone would like see stuff area guys can promise great things coming soon RCers seem enjoy what fellow crazies out wireless provided entertain adequately Other people put us under pressure dear friend industry giants advised us dont try bring back CL An RCer himself editor also dearly loves rubber scale free flight dabbled CLbut now High Road read interest Joel Cheslers let ter reply October issue MA Ill accept challenge though creature appears photos may exactly what mind called FF innut Recognize could almost number OT designs fact its original Its sort composite of favorite OT design features designed built just last year liked 020 replica concept size built 33 WS since would ineligible contest work way powered Cox PeeWee reed valve 020 Besides after several years all-out contest machines wanted build something wasnt too hair-rais ing ship result has really delight flew say right off board /i incidence under tailplane being adjustment necessary 4 ounces perform ance adequate PeeWee engine Ed Hopkins Fillmore CA have encouraged Ed submit plan does hope general interest guys will sport fly itas well RC guys could stand some relaxa tionand healthy long walks during can analyze problems Sticky Problem As suggested November Model Continued page 94 March 1979 9 doing oldies RC like big Sniffer please him answer about JOG editorial pages wed able make whole world happy Thats fair letter Terry didnt call us unprintable names Like Voltaire defend death right say SAVE $150 ON YOUR NEXT RADIO Buy Di0taI Commander Flite Pack Kit Save Money out Compromising Quality Performance Three Servo Options Two Receiver Options Kit Prices Start $7496 details send Si latest catalog Add 550 1st Class return $1 hand ling direct orders 815 584-7121 [AE E/IrnEI BOX SuE HIGGINSVILLE MO 64037 GET ORGANIZEDHazelnutMBH-1 s set 4 stordy tiles holds soer 4 years YOUi favorite 8i ft magazinesCSD-1 4 MAG FILES $49522A ws Send $495 plan $100 postage handling tooAmerican Eagle DON INDUSTRIESCatalog 25c PO BOX 388-KMODERNISTIC MODELS DOVER NH 03820PO BOX 6974 ALBUQ NM 87197 tude soaring surprising success beginning trait winding downward power turns no correction opposite stick experts advice reshaped tall fin lowered its profile no change Pappa Ehling guru cited Nordic ex perience 5 6 degrees decalage noseweight needed avoid characteristics upon entering thermal said add incidence nose weight almost did trick fine tuned CC incidence hoping dedicated test pilot would run out hair pull thought great way left its own devices once glide turn trim set up high altitude work andered bit times going left right turns back again prolonged soaring fly little bit added pair sub rudders under stab took out bal last Right Speed penetration surprisingly good glide should please Skip Miller Power approaches airliner idle fast wont stay ground guarantee youll pleased kind sport flier did sustain bad cartwheel merely loosening fixed tailand wing bolted cartwheeled rock-solid RC Special major repair replacing entire mid-fuselage section new crate has lightening holes fuselage sides factor credit possibly saving fuselage top bottom sheeting angled 45 degrees cross ships per standard practice Weve got great list projects buildjust cant wait present rate building will 105 years old before built thats truth fact both radio systems now have unused servoswe havent touched aileron years flying suggests something Ailerons either configurations unless modified something else en tirely differentwould ruin need ailerons pattern-type flying indispensable aerobatics include axial rolls neededas scale models wide range sport models would far better configured eliminate aileronsand expense extra work aileron syndrome typical sport model anything smooth flight jerk flit unlike aircraft can bear watch People confine aircraft long narrow box air space Back forth ad nauseum course have train aileron-oriented events need wing warpers high flying soaring times merely smooth technique seen ship calls extensive use trim rather stick bending RC Special three-position flaps takeoff landing would enhance performance ailer ons lightweight spoilers would nice have Instead making yet another RC airplaneweve 107 spite 13 year hiatusthis winter well install flaps spoilers other Oh Spring Letters Editor continued page 9 viation am sending letter copies AMA District VP Contest Board HQ Engine displacement has never good method limiting aircraft sizes free flight U-Control does give relative power outputs RC horse power has increased order hp 60 toI guess2 hp over years Horsepower valid meas ure output would constant Whether flier uses 60 about 2 hp Quadra about 2 hp actually makes no difference although rules dont recognize true 60 will likely have geared belted reduce prop rpm give required torque turn allowing engine develop peak power high rpm means max engine shouldby logic hp re lated area weight size sticky out field First believe damage quotient ki netic energy means damage directly proportional 94 Model Aviation hybrid poweredglider/sport deadstick See above Two sub-fins have since added under stabilizer Easy takeoffs landings extended soaring ability goalsVeco 19 would fly much larger ultimate gliding would severely limited windy weather whereas 6-ft span shown secure winds up 10 mphor SEND COUPON AND 250 FOR YOUR CATALOG TODAY weight proportional square velocity weight 2 2 times pattern ship velocity 2/3 pattern ship monsters will less damagingor perhaps equal under worst condition Horsepower limitations 2 hp-3 hp will limit speeds weights sizes F F Van Keurin Jr Greenville MS Oh Beautiful Bird am writing reference picture page 38 November issue Model Aviation lower lefthand corner Tom Stark Bird model am RC flier senior citizen Years back flew Bird its five cylinder Kinner Would please put touch Tom Stark would love get set plans model model back thirties greatest Thank help can give matter am enclosing self-addressed stamped envelope reply Arthur F Cervenka Oakdale NY have put Mr Cervenka touch Tom Stark Bird incidentally regarded have truly excellent airplane RC Technique/Myers continued page 17 article will paid itif send form publishable article send letter editor uses get just glory Finally could send informa tion get enough build item Name Address City StateZip Send MIDWEST PRODUCTS CO h4Hoba Indiana 46342 71400 South Indiana SI MA column will credit source magazine will pay $5 $15 contribution Its up you word Academy have meaning have share knowledge Thats another month Got get back Technicians course Keep writing George Myers 70 Froehlich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 RC Aerobatics/Van Putte continued page 25 accident can have humorous side Cedar Rapids Skyhawks Log book edited Richard Hayslip con tains periodic articles written Ed Coc ciola entitled Notes Novices entire article November issue decided month guy will stick hand 14 prop being turned 60 engine let take five gashes half fingernail dont need giving advice nobody parts country clubs involved activities other flying since its too cold fly Before get irate letters Alaska Michigan North Dakota other states people fly year-round want make clear also RC fliers state Florida dont fly couple months during winter because its too cold know guys very well shave face morning cold weather activities never quite enjoyable flying warm sunshine can make winter bearable popular club cold weather activities conducting monthly indoor contests airplanes can built variety rules flown available large areas enjoyable indoor contests ever competed held 15 X 30 foot room nine-foot ceiling school gymnasium available better Some fellow club members sure surprise unexpected talent build ing flying indoor models An event might like tackle sponsorship Delta Dart program Local scouting other youth organ iza tions usually delighted have club sponsor such activity Besides theres lot satisfaction derived helping kids make first flying models Write AMA information about get involved have airplanes engines radio equipment assorted modeling accessories dont use sponsor club auction Almost modelers have something theyd like have taken off hands some can use get few bucks back selling something dont use better protect sellers some valuable items club auctions allow designation minimum acceptable bid require seller buy item bidding doesnt go high enough Its lot fun might manage buy something youve looking course us use cold weather building projects am no exception winter intend undertake build ing project has thinking stage quite House Balsa Y2A airplanes have always interested because obvious quality kit materials plans instructions ever never seen fly re luctant invest time air planes Two weeks ago oppor tunity fly House Balsa FW 190 experience convinced go ahead project FW 190 has some difficulty getting off ground since doesnt have steer able tailwheel has ailerons instead rudder However once airplane gets flying speed just like pattern air plane both stable responsive definitely beginners airplane course wind does bother airplane size 60-powered airplane wind about 10 mph day flew FW 190 no problems much fun winter project now building board choice House Balsa Beechcraft Bonanza Robart tricycle re tractable landing gear 05 10 FSR tricycle landing gear will eliminate ground handling problems associated tail-draggers bigger engine will help make up extra weight caused retractable landing gear plan use Royal receiver RS-5 servos built up kits 96 Model Aviation Please Print UContiol ARows FOUR NEW RACE READY DESIGNS JOIN THE MIDWEST COMPLETE KIT LINE
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/03
Page Numbers: 6, 7, 8, 9, 94, 96
MORE FIRST PLACE WINNERS AT THE 1977 NATIONALS THAN THE OTHER MAJOR MANUFACTURERS COMBINED IN FACT OVER THE PAST 10 YEARS MORE NATIONALS WINNERS HAVE USED REV-UP PROPS OTHER BRAND Rev-Up better 1 The efficient design con stant upgrading testing program 2 Better quality control better selection hard maple wood 3 The best finish completely fuelproof New Improved 1978 SPECIAL PRO SERIES 2 FOR RCFREE FLIGHT CONTROL LINE DIAPITCHPRICE 5%3489 e3489 733/4tie 833%456 129 577%139 77%139 104se7149 10ew 8W149 106EW159 114877 7%7%8159 1186Wie9 11%67i89 12e179 125W179 1358239 1458279 1558349 154%8449 17se599 1856eee W WIDE BLADE EW EXTRA WIDE THAN ANY SERIES 400 B FOR SPEED RACING ADVANCED DESIGN ND 1 IN PYLON RACING LEADING SPEED RECORD HOLDER OF ALL TIMES RO PYLON RACING DIAPITCHPRICE 53%4129 758149 7SN SN149 8%6% 8% 7 7%7%189 97 7% 7%189 CONTROL LINE SPEED & RACING DIA PITCHPRICE 4%8%7129 4%55%129 8788%149 77%10A11189 889189 89N 9%N189 91213229 N NARROW Xetters t d letters will carefully considered general interest used Send Model Aviation 815 15th St NW Washington DC 20005 would like supply little additional info actual photo KI C-C 55th fighter squadron Kings clifle England being piloted Lt Tom Doody now work Ar gonne National Laboratory taken over Europe 1945 About model itself promised MA March 1978 build new ship OS 35 engine efforts justified Minor design changes made bring plane scalelike appearance took 1st Sport Scale Chicago Aero Angels Meet its 5th actual flight having painted 6 days before big accomplishment came fact grossed out 431/2 oz quite good such large scale type model will happy supply anyone change information should interested Hank Take Bow would like take opportunity compliment Hank Clark really beautiful drawings appear Model Aviation What fantastic job wondering long takes him draw picture like Solution shown pages 14-15 August 1978 issue think Im going start collection drawings John E Kleber Buffalo NY Thats military secretbut have reason suspect Hanks artistic hand faster eye Wonder people would collect drawings made available full-size triple magazine page size Framed shop walls den theyd make glorious conversational topic Gone Forever After reading Openers Al Meyers month Ken Simpsons letter wonder Joliet IL possible generate kind terest today would support best program young beginners So today concerned too young remember new aviation over night after Lindbergh flight 33 hrs worlds opinion changed people looked upon airplane flying coffin now saw means transportation clamored fly too new taken granted today 1924 nine remember see ing first aeroplane fact after noon several appeared flying circus NY State Fair ing some acts tree-top level over Syracuse draw crowd fair day FAA would have grounded after such demonstration summer 1925 dirigible Shen andoah passed low over city night low detail could seen seemed cover sky lights Syracuse bright its belly 6 Model Aviation THE LEADER IN COM PETITION PROPELLERS Over Europe 1945 Als Mustang Remember Als Mustang Hank also makes beautitul paintings deep throb its big engines will never forget As passed its ensign could seen heard fluttered lower rudder dont believe anything ever airborne awe inspiring majestic big silver rigid lighterthan-air machines What kid today could see likes years before Lindberghs flight longed few aviation barn stormers Army Air Service US Post Office flying mail wood-and-wire surplus WWI aircraft year 1927 saw famous transatlantic flights CAM con tract air mail routes newly designed much safer aircraft Aviation come its own public sudden could get enough growth new industry headlines new rec ords new heroes mind boggling Civil Aviation regulatory laws yet catch up morning during school vacation brother still bed roar three Wright Whirlwinds low over house brought us feet Ford tn-motor loudspeaker its belly advertising Old Gold cigarettes would climb altitude throttle back glide same time turn speakers spout ditty set music ending withSmoking Old Gold Cig arettes can still remember tune sort dangerous thing soon brought Civil aviation laws As say American Boy magazine printed AMLA plans first Baby ROG Some news papers published did Syracuse Herald newspaper sold kits Baby ROG 65 cents first encounter balsa true flying model After ROG went door tractor enlarged ROG After simple out door cabin models also published American Boy first outdoor cabin Stinson Detroiter models wing adjustable fore aft taught beginner about trim adding weight Stinson Fox Combat Special 1978 Nationals Wins Slow Combat Open 1-Dick Stubblefleld Fox 2-Larry Driscoll Fox 3-Geo Cleveland Fox Fast Combat Jr 1-Tom Fluker Fox 2-Mathis Fox 3-White Fox Fast Combat Sr 2-Bill Maywald Fox 3-Russell Crawford Fox Fast Combat Open 1-Phil Granderson Fox 2-Mike Tallman Fox 3-Bob Mears Fox 4-Karns Fox Congratulations Thanks 4 Fox IAANUPACIURIK CO 6306 TOWSG4 AVE FOAT SMITh AM 73001 PHONE 5014461666 scramble RC dollar manufacturers have passed control line flyers needs Fox last couple years have upgraded control line motors added new control line products invite inspection tanks control lines bell cranks control handles fuel bulbs fuel line wheels wheel collars other products catalog free asking beginner have sembled starter sets consisting motor mounting bolts fuel line tank bell crank elevator horn wheels wheel collar fuel filter extra plus control lines handle cups matched considerable price savings over buying separately suggest consider #81015 Fox 15 Baffle Starter Set Profile Models $3795 #81016 Fox 15 Schneurle Starter Set Pro file Models 5 motors pleasure oriented thought might like see competition oriented motors fared summers Nationals SEND FOR OUR FREE CATALOG Buy Insurance Against Premature Release BUY THE BEST Buy LOG ICTROLS THR-2 captured releaseable tow hook Un like competitors LOG ICTROL THR-2 tow hook does take spe cial tow ring attachment Also captured hook feature designed concentrate load near pivot point prevent premature release caused tow hook flex ing possible certain foreign imports captured feature fail-safe externally adjustable return spring provided positive hook reset easy installation See dealer captured releaseable tow hook Model No 210-3500-002 great buy onlyLogictrol International corporation PO Box 36 3300 Stovall St $499 Irving TX 75061 ~JTFRNATKNAL CORP March 1979 7 ATTENTION Control Line Flyers Fox Cares About BIG ENGINES ARENT NECESSARY TO FLY BIG AIRPLANES r BUD NOSEN PICKED THE DU-BRO PROP DRIVE UNITTo POWER HIS NEW 102 P-51-D MUSTANG BECAUSE IT REALLY WORKS! SOUNDS LIKE REAL AIRCRAFT ENGINE tail heavy problem learn correct building flew very well wing halfway between windshield rudder too scale looking no added weight belonged AMLA period understand over 450000 youngsters members asign times believe As well remember whole thing challenge days youngster could build simple stick models carved prop sometimes far got no choice kids natural ability brought out carving prop Plastics may prog ress plastic props models never helped young modeler improve ability Supplies problem also start Usually modeler started selling balsa Ambroid piano wire etc folks cellar Kits know today around yet wanted Army P-I Hawk sat down drew up basic knowledge drafting started long before took up school sketches usually done photo 3-views yet available either still have drawings Nieuport 17 hung pen dulum between landing gear legs work ailerons linkage too much drag corrected late re suIt flight looked like pilot waggling wings day first flew model 24 Savoia Marchetti twin-hulled flying boats Italian Gen Balbo flew directly overhead about 30 miles north Syracuse day Italian Armada called taken southern route Great Lakes escape bad weather Forty-eight lssota-Fraschini 500-hp engines drumming 48 flying boat hulls time something behold ground shook beneath us way 1933 Chi cago Worlds Fair so-called Golden Era Aviation likes will never seen again George H Clapp Central Square NY Likes Just quick note tell much enjoy Model Aviation month Al though am involved RC am editor club newsletter also enjoy other articles FF CL etc RC modelers dont realize really val uable tips building finishing etc can just glancing through other areas Anyhow magazine has printed some really interesting aircraft date keep up good work sincerely feel Openers well written provocative column appear magazine cover ing model aviation America Thomas W Bilheimer Bethlehem PA like him toonatch Guy Persistent right like FF coverage better time extra page indoor puts almost up fair share 192 pattern fliers get much space 270 free flight fliers still aint right know have million Ugly Stik pattern fliers crying want RC coverage 99-44/100% wouldnt walk across street pat tern contest wouldnt either bother extra coverage Hellcat Bearcat like Wildcat would OK contest coverage should interested people go FFers Nats helicopter fliers country 25 helo drivers get space over 500 gas FF entries surely dont get requests helo coverage Glider guiders entered half much FF glider fliers get half again much space good After writing last month going skip just couldnt Other yearly gripe about 8 Model Aviation THENAMEOFTHEGAMEIS POWER CAPABLE OF DELIVERING_________________ 12 LBS OF STATIC THRUST SWING 18 20 22 AND 24 GRISH BROS PROPS WITH 8 OR 10 PITCH WITH YOUR 60 ENGINE AVAILABLE AT YOUR DEALER NOW * SEND STAMPED SELF ADDRESSED ENVELOPE FOR COMPLETE STATISTICS AND FULL SIZE DRAWINGS PRODUCTS INCORPORATED 480 onner Road Wauconda Illinois 60084 USA Nats coverage think great Terry Rimert Baldwin FL Model Aviations proportioning space according RC FF CL based upon Nationals entries FFfor years would have looked like national pastime editor noted interest ing situation long time ago MAN Terry poses things think about true RCers wont enter pattern contest member LIDS four out 125 members attended nearby Pattern meet rest enjoyed usual Sunday hobby/sport big Pattern major activity regard less free fighters RC helicopter pilotstelltale large advertising space helicopters MA RCers-like everyone would like see stuff area guys can promise great things coming soon RCers seem enjoy what fellow crazies out wireless provided entertain adequately Other people put us under pressure dear friend industry giants advised us dont try bring back CL An RCer himself editor also dearly loves rubber scale free flight dabbled CLbut now High Road read interest Joel Cheslers let ter reply October issue MA Ill accept challenge though creature appears photos may exactly what mind called FF innut Recognize could almost number OT designs fact its original Its sort composite of favorite OT design features designed built just last year liked 020 replica concept size built 33 WS since would ineligible contest work way powered Cox PeeWee reed valve 020 Besides after several years all-out contest machines wanted build something wasnt too hair-rais ing ship result has really delight flew say right off board /i incidence under tailplane being adjustment necessary 4 ounces perform ance adequate PeeWee engine Ed Hopkins Fillmore CA have encouraged Ed submit plan does hope general interest guys will sport fly itas well RC guys could stand some relaxa tionand healthy long walks during can analyze problems Sticky Problem As suggested November Model Continued page 94 March 1979 9 doing oldies RC like big Sniffer please him answer about JOG editorial pages wed able make whole world happy Thats fair letter Terry didnt call us unprintable names Like Voltaire defend death right say SAVE $150 ON YOUR NEXT RADIO Buy Di0taI Commander Flite Pack Kit Save Money out Compromising Quality Performance Three Servo Options Two Receiver Options Kit Prices Start $7496 details send Si latest catalog Add 550 1st Class return $1 hand ling direct orders 815 584-7121 [AE E/IrnEI BOX SuE HIGGINSVILLE MO 64037 GET ORGANIZEDHazelnutMBH-1 s set 4 stordy tiles holds soer 4 years YOUi favorite 8i ft magazinesCSD-1 4 MAG FILES $49522A ws Send $495 plan $100 postage handling tooAmerican Eagle DON INDUSTRIESCatalog 25c PO BOX 388-KMODERNISTIC MODELS DOVER NH 03820PO BOX 6974 ALBUQ NM 87197 tude soaring surprising success beginning trait winding downward power turns no correction opposite stick experts advice reshaped tall fin lowered its profile no change Pappa Ehling guru cited Nordic ex perience 5 6 degrees decalage noseweight needed avoid characteristics upon entering thermal said add incidence nose weight almost did trick fine tuned CC incidence hoping dedicated test pilot would run out hair pull thought great way left its own devices once glide turn trim set up high altitude work andered bit times going left right turns back again prolonged soaring fly little bit added pair sub rudders under stab took out bal last Right Speed penetration surprisingly good glide should please Skip Miller Power approaches airliner idle fast wont stay ground guarantee youll pleased kind sport flier did sustain bad cartwheel merely loosening fixed tailand wing bolted cartwheeled rock-solid RC Special major repair replacing entire mid-fuselage section new crate has lightening holes fuselage sides factor credit possibly saving fuselage top bottom sheeting angled 45 degrees cross ships per standard practice Weve got great list projects buildjust cant wait present rate building will 105 years old before built thats truth fact both radio systems now have unused servoswe havent touched aileron years flying suggests something Ailerons either configurations unless modified something else en tirely differentwould ruin need ailerons pattern-type flying indispensable aerobatics include axial rolls neededas scale models wide range sport models would far better configured eliminate aileronsand expense extra work aileron syndrome typical sport model anything smooth flight jerk flit unlike aircraft can bear watch People confine aircraft long narrow box air space Back forth ad nauseum course have train aileron-oriented events need wing warpers high flying soaring times merely smooth technique seen ship calls extensive use trim rather stick bending RC Special three-position flaps takeoff landing would enhance performance ailer ons lightweight spoilers would nice have Instead making yet another RC airplaneweve 107 spite 13 year hiatusthis winter well install flaps spoilers other Oh Spring Letters Editor continued page 9 viation am sending letter copies AMA District VP Contest Board HQ Engine displacement has never good method limiting aircraft sizes free flight U-Control does give relative power outputs RC horse power has increased order hp 60 toI guess2 hp over years Horsepower valid meas ure output would constant Whether flier uses 60 about 2 hp Quadra about 2 hp actually makes no difference although rules dont recognize true 60 will likely have geared belted reduce prop rpm give required torque turn allowing engine develop peak power high rpm means max engine shouldby logic hp re lated area weight size sticky out field First believe damage quotient ki netic energy means damage directly proportional 94 Model Aviation hybrid poweredglider/sport deadstick See above Two sub-fins have since added under stabilizer Easy takeoffs landings extended soaring ability goalsVeco 19 would fly much larger ultimate gliding would severely limited windy weather whereas 6-ft span shown secure winds up 10 mphor SEND COUPON AND 250 FOR YOUR CATALOG TODAY weight proportional square velocity weight 2 2 times pattern ship velocity 2/3 pattern ship monsters will less damagingor perhaps equal under worst condition Horsepower limitations 2 hp-3 hp will limit speeds weights sizes F F Van Keurin Jr Greenville MS Oh Beautiful Bird am writing reference picture page 38 November issue Model Aviation lower lefthand corner Tom Stark Bird model am RC flier senior citizen Years back flew Bird its five cylinder Kinner Would please put touch Tom Stark would love get set plans model model back thirties greatest Thank help can give matter am enclosing self-addressed stamped envelope reply Arthur F Cervenka Oakdale NY have put Mr Cervenka touch Tom Stark Bird incidentally regarded have truly excellent airplane RC Technique/Myers continued page 17 article will paid itif send form publishable article send letter editor uses get just glory Finally could send informa tion get enough build item Name Address City StateZip Send MIDWEST PRODUCTS CO h4Hoba Indiana 46342 71400 South Indiana SI MA column will credit source magazine will pay $5 $15 contribution Its up you word Academy have meaning have share knowledge Thats another month Got get back Technicians course Keep writing George Myers 70 Froehlich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 RC Aerobatics/Van Putte continued page 25 accident can have humorous side Cedar Rapids Skyhawks Log book edited Richard Hayslip con tains periodic articles written Ed Coc ciola entitled Notes Novices entire article November issue decided month guy will stick hand 14 prop being turned 60 engine let take five gashes half fingernail dont need giving advice nobody parts country clubs involved activities other flying since its too cold fly Before get irate letters Alaska Michigan North Dakota other states people fly year-round want make clear also RC fliers state Florida dont fly couple months during winter because its too cold know guys very well shave face morning cold weather activities never quite enjoyable flying warm sunshine can make winter bearable popular club cold weather activities conducting monthly indoor contests airplanes can built variety rules flown available large areas enjoyable indoor contests ever competed held 15 X 30 foot room nine-foot ceiling school gymnasium available better Some fellow club members sure surprise unexpected talent build ing flying indoor models An event might like tackle sponsorship Delta Dart program Local scouting other youth organ iza tions usually delighted have club sponsor such activity Besides theres lot satisfaction derived helping kids make first flying models Write AMA information about get involved have airplanes engines radio equipment assorted modeling accessories dont use sponsor club auction Almost modelers have something theyd like have taken off hands some can use get few bucks back selling something dont use better protect sellers some valuable items club auctions allow designation minimum acceptable bid require seller buy item bidding doesnt go high enough Its lot fun might manage buy something youve looking course us use cold weather building projects am no exception winter intend undertake build ing project has thinking stage quite House Balsa Y2A airplanes have always interested because obvious quality kit materials plans instructions ever never seen fly re luctant invest time air planes Two weeks ago oppor tunity fly House Balsa FW 190 experience convinced go ahead project FW 190 has some difficulty getting off ground since doesnt have steer able tailwheel has ailerons instead rudder However once airplane gets flying speed just like pattern air plane both stable responsive definitely beginners airplane course wind does bother airplane size 60-powered airplane wind about 10 mph day flew FW 190 no problems much fun winter project now building board choice House Balsa Beechcraft Bonanza Robart tricycle re tractable landing gear 05 10 FSR tricycle landing gear will eliminate ground handling problems associated tail-draggers bigger engine will help make up extra weight caused retractable landing gear plan use Royal receiver RS-5 servos built up kits 96 Model Aviation Please Print UContiol ARows FOUR NEW RACE READY DESIGNS JOIN THE MIDWEST COMPLETE KIT LINE
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/03
Page Numbers: 6, 7, 8, 9, 94, 96
MORE FIRST PLACE WINNERS AT THE 1977 NATIONALS THAN THE OTHER MAJOR MANUFACTURERS COMBINED IN FACT OVER THE PAST 10 YEARS MORE NATIONALS WINNERS HAVE USED REV-UP PROPS OTHER BRAND Rev-Up better 1 The efficient design con stant upgrading testing program 2 Better quality control better selection hard maple wood 3 The best finish completely fuelproof New Improved 1978 SPECIAL PRO SERIES 2 FOR RCFREE FLIGHT CONTROL LINE DIAPITCHPRICE 5%3489 e3489 733/4tie 833%456 129 577%139 77%139 104se7149 10ew 8W149 106EW159 114877 7%7%8159 1186Wie9 11%67i89 12e179 125W179 1358239 1458279 1558349 154%8449 17se599 1856eee W WIDE BLADE EW EXTRA WIDE THAN ANY SERIES 400 B FOR SPEED RACING ADVANCED DESIGN ND 1 IN PYLON RACING LEADING SPEED RECORD HOLDER OF ALL TIMES RO PYLON RACING DIAPITCHPRICE 53%4129 758149 7SN SN149 8%6% 8% 7 7%7%189 97 7% 7%189 CONTROL LINE SPEED & RACING DIA PITCHPRICE 4%8%7129 4%55%129 8788%149 77%10A11189 889189 89N 9%N189 91213229 N NARROW Xetters t d letters will carefully considered general interest used Send Model Aviation 815 15th St NW Washington DC 20005 would like supply little additional info actual photo KI C-C 55th fighter squadron Kings clifle England being piloted Lt Tom Doody now work Ar gonne National Laboratory taken over Europe 1945 About model itself promised MA March 1978 build new ship OS 35 engine efforts justified Minor design changes made bring plane scalelike appearance took 1st Sport Scale Chicago Aero Angels Meet its 5th actual flight having painted 6 days before big accomplishment came fact grossed out 431/2 oz quite good such large scale type model will happy supply anyone change information should interested Hank Take Bow would like take opportunity compliment Hank Clark really beautiful drawings appear Model Aviation What fantastic job wondering long takes him draw picture like Solution shown pages 14-15 August 1978 issue think Im going start collection drawings John E Kleber Buffalo NY Thats military secretbut have reason suspect Hanks artistic hand faster eye Wonder people would collect drawings made available full-size triple magazine page size Framed shop walls den theyd make glorious conversational topic Gone Forever After reading Openers Al Meyers month Ken Simpsons letter wonder Joliet IL possible generate kind terest today would support best program young beginners So today concerned too young remember new aviation over night after Lindbergh flight 33 hrs worlds opinion changed people looked upon airplane flying coffin now saw means transportation clamored fly too new taken granted today 1924 nine remember see ing first aeroplane fact after noon several appeared flying circus NY State Fair ing some acts tree-top level over Syracuse draw crowd fair day FAA would have grounded after such demonstration summer 1925 dirigible Shen andoah passed low over city night low detail could seen seemed cover sky lights Syracuse bright its belly 6 Model Aviation THE LEADER IN COM PETITION PROPELLERS Over Europe 1945 Als Mustang Remember Als Mustang Hank also makes beautitul paintings deep throb its big engines will never forget As passed its ensign could seen heard fluttered lower rudder dont believe anything ever airborne awe inspiring majestic big silver rigid lighterthan-air machines What kid today could see likes years before Lindberghs flight longed few aviation barn stormers Army Air Service US Post Office flying mail wood-and-wire surplus WWI aircraft year 1927 saw famous transatlantic flights CAM con tract air mail routes newly designed much safer aircraft Aviation come its own public sudden could get enough growth new industry headlines new rec ords new heroes mind boggling Civil Aviation regulatory laws yet catch up morning during school vacation brother still bed roar three Wright Whirlwinds low over house brought us feet Ford tn-motor loudspeaker its belly advertising Old Gold cigarettes would climb altitude throttle back glide same time turn speakers spout ditty set music ending withSmoking Old Gold Cig arettes can still remember tune sort dangerous thing soon brought Civil aviation laws As say American Boy magazine printed AMLA plans first Baby ROG Some news papers published did Syracuse Herald newspaper sold kits Baby ROG 65 cents first encounter balsa true flying model After ROG went door tractor enlarged ROG After simple out door cabin models also published American Boy first outdoor cabin Stinson Detroiter models wing adjustable fore aft taught beginner about trim adding weight Stinson Fox Combat Special 1978 Nationals Wins Slow Combat Open 1-Dick Stubblefleld Fox 2-Larry Driscoll Fox 3-Geo Cleveland Fox Fast Combat Jr 1-Tom Fluker Fox 2-Mathis Fox 3-White Fox Fast Combat Sr 2-Bill Maywald Fox 3-Russell Crawford Fox Fast Combat Open 1-Phil Granderson Fox 2-Mike Tallman Fox 3-Bob Mears Fox 4-Karns Fox Congratulations Thanks 4 Fox IAANUPACIURIK CO 6306 TOWSG4 AVE FOAT SMITh AM 73001 PHONE 5014461666 scramble RC dollar manufacturers have passed control line flyers needs Fox last couple years have upgraded control line motors added new control line products invite inspection tanks control lines bell cranks control handles fuel bulbs fuel line wheels wheel collars other products catalog free asking beginner have sembled starter sets consisting motor mounting bolts fuel line tank bell crank elevator horn wheels wheel collar fuel filter extra plus control lines handle cups matched considerable price savings over buying separately suggest consider #81015 Fox 15 Baffle Starter Set Profile Models $3795 #81016 Fox 15 Schneurle Starter Set Pro file Models 5 motors pleasure oriented thought might like see competition oriented motors fared summers Nationals SEND FOR OUR FREE CATALOG Buy Insurance Against Premature Release BUY THE BEST Buy LOG ICTROLS THR-2 captured releaseable tow hook Un like competitors LOG ICTROL THR-2 tow hook does take spe cial tow ring attachment Also captured hook feature designed concentrate load near pivot point prevent premature release caused tow hook flex ing possible certain foreign imports captured feature fail-safe externally adjustable return spring provided positive hook reset easy installation See dealer captured releaseable tow hook Model No 210-3500-002 great buy onlyLogictrol International corporation PO Box 36 3300 Stovall St $499 Irving TX 75061 ~JTFRNATKNAL CORP March 1979 7 ATTENTION Control Line Flyers Fox Cares About BIG ENGINES ARENT NECESSARY TO FLY BIG AIRPLANES r BUD NOSEN PICKED THE DU-BRO PROP DRIVE UNITTo POWER HIS NEW 102 P-51-D MUSTANG BECAUSE IT REALLY WORKS! SOUNDS LIKE REAL AIRCRAFT ENGINE tail heavy problem learn correct building flew very well wing halfway between windshield rudder too scale looking no added weight belonged AMLA period understand over 450000 youngsters members asign times believe As well remember whole thing challenge days youngster could build simple stick models carved prop sometimes far got no choice kids natural ability brought out carving prop Plastics may prog ress plastic props models never helped young modeler improve ability Supplies problem also start Usually modeler started selling balsa Ambroid piano wire etc folks cellar Kits know today around yet wanted Army P-I Hawk sat down drew up basic knowledge drafting started long before took up school sketches usually done photo 3-views yet available either still have drawings Nieuport 17 hung pen dulum between landing gear legs work ailerons linkage too much drag corrected late re suIt flight looked like pilot waggling wings day first flew model 24 Savoia Marchetti twin-hulled flying boats Italian Gen Balbo flew directly overhead about 30 miles north Syracuse day Italian Armada called taken southern route Great Lakes escape bad weather Forty-eight lssota-Fraschini 500-hp engines drumming 48 flying boat hulls time something behold ground shook beneath us way 1933 Chi cago Worlds Fair so-called Golden Era Aviation likes will never seen again George H Clapp Central Square NY Likes Just quick note tell much enjoy Model Aviation month Al though am involved RC am editor club newsletter also enjoy other articles FF CL etc RC modelers dont realize really val uable tips building finishing etc can just glancing through other areas Anyhow magazine has printed some really interesting aircraft date keep up good work sincerely feel Openers well written provocative column appear magazine cover ing model aviation America Thomas W Bilheimer Bethlehem PA like him toonatch Guy Persistent right like FF coverage better time extra page indoor puts almost up fair share 192 pattern fliers get much space 270 free flight fliers still aint right know have million Ugly Stik pattern fliers crying want RC coverage 99-44/100% wouldnt walk across street pat tern contest wouldnt either bother extra coverage Hellcat Bearcat like Wildcat would OK contest coverage should interested people go FFers Nats helicopter fliers country 25 helo drivers get space over 500 gas FF entries surely dont get requests helo coverage Glider guiders entered half much FF glider fliers get half again much space good After writing last month going skip just couldnt Other yearly gripe about 8 Model Aviation THENAMEOFTHEGAMEIS POWER CAPABLE OF DELIVERING_________________ 12 LBS OF STATIC THRUST SWING 18 20 22 AND 24 GRISH BROS PROPS WITH 8 OR 10 PITCH WITH YOUR 60 ENGINE AVAILABLE AT YOUR DEALER NOW * SEND STAMPED SELF ADDRESSED ENVELOPE FOR COMPLETE STATISTICS AND FULL SIZE DRAWINGS PRODUCTS INCORPORATED 480 onner Road Wauconda Illinois 60084 USA Nats coverage think great Terry Rimert Baldwin FL Model Aviations proportioning space according RC FF CL based upon Nationals entries FFfor years would have looked like national pastime editor noted interest ing situation long time ago MAN Terry poses things think about true RCers wont enter pattern contest member LIDS four out 125 members attended nearby Pattern meet rest enjoyed usual Sunday hobby/sport big Pattern major activity regard less free fighters RC helicopter pilotstelltale large advertising space helicopters MA RCers-like everyone would like see stuff area guys can promise great things coming soon RCers seem enjoy what fellow crazies out wireless provided entertain adequately Other people put us under pressure dear friend industry giants advised us dont try bring back CL An RCer himself editor also dearly loves rubber scale free flight dabbled CLbut now High Road read interest Joel Cheslers let ter reply October issue MA Ill accept challenge though creature appears photos may exactly what mind called FF innut Recognize could almost number OT designs fact its original Its sort composite of favorite OT design features designed built just last year liked 020 replica concept size built 33 WS since would ineligible contest work way powered Cox PeeWee reed valve 020 Besides after several years all-out contest machines wanted build something wasnt too hair-rais ing ship result has really delight flew say right off board /i incidence under tailplane being adjustment necessary 4 ounces perform ance adequate PeeWee engine Ed Hopkins Fillmore CA have encouraged Ed submit plan does hope general interest guys will sport fly itas well RC guys could stand some relaxa tionand healthy long walks during can analyze problems Sticky Problem As suggested November Model Continued page 94 March 1979 9 doing oldies RC like big Sniffer please him answer about JOG editorial pages wed able make whole world happy Thats fair letter Terry didnt call us unprintable names Like Voltaire defend death right say SAVE $150 ON YOUR NEXT RADIO Buy Di0taI Commander Flite Pack Kit Save Money out Compromising Quality Performance Three Servo Options Two Receiver Options Kit Prices Start $7496 details send Si latest catalog Add 550 1st Class return $1 hand ling direct orders 815 584-7121 [AE E/IrnEI BOX SuE HIGGINSVILLE MO 64037 GET ORGANIZEDHazelnutMBH-1 s set 4 stordy tiles holds soer 4 years YOUi favorite 8i ft magazinesCSD-1 4 MAG FILES $49522A ws Send $495 plan $100 postage handling tooAmerican Eagle DON INDUSTRIESCatalog 25c PO BOX 388-KMODERNISTIC MODELS DOVER NH 03820PO BOX 6974 ALBUQ NM 87197 tude soaring surprising success beginning trait winding downward power turns no correction opposite stick experts advice reshaped tall fin lowered its profile no change Pappa Ehling guru cited Nordic ex perience 5 6 degrees decalage noseweight needed avoid characteristics upon entering thermal said add incidence nose weight almost did trick fine tuned CC incidence hoping dedicated test pilot would run out hair pull thought great way left its own devices once glide turn trim set up high altitude work andered bit times going left right turns back again prolonged soaring fly little bit added pair sub rudders under stab took out bal last Right Speed penetration surprisingly good glide should please Skip Miller Power approaches airliner idle fast wont stay ground guarantee youll pleased kind sport flier did sustain bad cartwheel merely loosening fixed tailand wing bolted cartwheeled rock-solid RC Special major repair replacing entire mid-fuselage section new crate has lightening holes fuselage sides factor credit possibly saving fuselage top bottom sheeting angled 45 degrees cross ships per standard practice Weve got great list projects buildjust cant wait present rate building will 105 years old before built thats truth fact both radio systems now have unused servoswe havent touched aileron years flying suggests something Ailerons either configurations unless modified something else en tirely differentwould ruin need ailerons pattern-type flying indispensable aerobatics include axial rolls neededas scale models wide range sport models would far better configured eliminate aileronsand expense extra work aileron syndrome typical sport model anything smooth flight jerk flit unlike aircraft can bear watch People confine aircraft long narrow box air space Back forth ad nauseum course have train aileron-oriented events need wing warpers high flying soaring times merely smooth technique seen ship calls extensive use trim rather stick bending RC Special three-position flaps takeoff landing would enhance performance ailer ons lightweight spoilers would nice have Instead making yet another RC airplaneweve 107 spite 13 year hiatusthis winter well install flaps spoilers other Oh Spring Letters Editor continued page 9 viation am sending letter copies AMA District VP Contest Board HQ Engine displacement has never good method limiting aircraft sizes free flight U-Control does give relative power outputs RC horse power has increased order hp 60 toI guess2 hp over years Horsepower valid meas ure output would constant Whether flier uses 60 about 2 hp Quadra about 2 hp actually makes no difference although rules dont recognize true 60 will likely have geared belted reduce prop rpm give required torque turn allowing engine develop peak power high rpm means max engine shouldby logic hp re lated area weight size sticky out field First believe damage quotient ki netic energy means damage directly proportional 94 Model Aviation hybrid poweredglider/sport deadstick See above Two sub-fins have since added under stabilizer Easy takeoffs landings extended soaring ability goalsVeco 19 would fly much larger ultimate gliding would severely limited windy weather whereas 6-ft span shown secure winds up 10 mphor SEND COUPON AND 250 FOR YOUR CATALOG TODAY weight proportional square velocity weight 2 2 times pattern ship velocity 2/3 pattern ship monsters will less damagingor perhaps equal under worst condition Horsepower limitations 2 hp-3 hp will limit speeds weights sizes F F Van Keurin Jr Greenville MS Oh Beautiful Bird am writing reference picture page 38 November issue Model Aviation lower lefthand corner Tom Stark Bird model am RC flier senior citizen Years back flew Bird its five cylinder Kinner Would please put touch Tom Stark would love get set plans model model back thirties greatest Thank help can give matter am enclosing self-addressed stamped envelope reply Arthur F Cervenka Oakdale NY have put Mr Cervenka touch Tom Stark Bird incidentally regarded have truly excellent airplane RC Technique/Myers continued page 17 article will paid itif send form publishable article send letter editor uses get just glory Finally could send informa tion get enough build item Name Address City StateZip Send MIDWEST PRODUCTS CO h4Hoba Indiana 46342 71400 South Indiana SI MA column will credit source magazine will pay $5 $15 contribution Its up you word Academy have meaning have share knowledge Thats another month Got get back Technicians course Keep writing George Myers 70 Froehlich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 RC Aerobatics/Van Putte continued page 25 accident can have humorous side Cedar Rapids Skyhawks Log book edited Richard Hayslip con tains periodic articles written Ed Coc ciola entitled Notes Novices entire article November issue decided month guy will stick hand 14 prop being turned 60 engine let take five gashes half fingernail dont need giving advice nobody parts country clubs involved activities other flying since its too cold fly Before get irate letters Alaska Michigan North Dakota other states people fly year-round want make clear also RC fliers state Florida dont fly couple months during winter because its too cold know guys very well shave face morning cold weather activities never quite enjoyable flying warm sunshine can make winter bearable popular club cold weather activities conducting monthly indoor contests airplanes can built variety rules flown available large areas enjoyable indoor contests ever competed held 15 X 30 foot room nine-foot ceiling school gymnasium available better Some fellow club members sure surprise unexpected talent build ing flying indoor models An event might like tackle sponsorship Delta Dart program Local scouting other youth organ iza tions usually delighted have club sponsor such activity Besides theres lot satisfaction derived helping kids make first flying models Write AMA information about get involved have airplanes engines radio equipment assorted modeling accessories dont use sponsor club auction Almost modelers have something theyd like have taken off hands some can use get few bucks back selling something dont use better protect sellers some valuable items club auctions allow designation minimum acceptable bid require seller buy item bidding doesnt go high enough Its lot fun might manage buy something youve looking course us use cold weather building projects am no exception winter intend undertake build ing project has thinking stage quite House Balsa Y2A airplanes have always interested because obvious quality kit materials plans instructions ever never seen fly re luctant invest time air planes Two weeks ago oppor tunity fly House Balsa FW 190 experience convinced go ahead project FW 190 has some difficulty getting off ground since doesnt have steer able tailwheel has ailerons instead rudder However once airplane gets flying speed just like pattern air plane both stable responsive definitely beginners airplane course wind does bother airplane size 60-powered airplane wind about 10 mph day flew FW 190 no problems much fun winter project now building board choice House Balsa Beechcraft Bonanza Robart tricycle re tractable landing gear 05 10 FSR tricycle landing gear will eliminate ground handling problems associated tail-draggers bigger engine will help make up extra weight caused retractable landing gear plan use Royal receiver RS-5 servos built up kits 96 Model Aviation Please Print UContiol ARows FOUR NEW RACE READY DESIGNS JOIN THE MIDWEST COMPLETE KIT LINE
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/03
Page Numbers: 6, 7, 8, 9, 94, 96
MORE FIRST PLACE WINNERS AT THE 1977 NATIONALS THAN THE OTHER MAJOR MANUFACTURERS COMBINED IN FACT OVER THE PAST 10 YEARS MORE NATIONALS WINNERS HAVE USED REV-UP PROPS OTHER BRAND Rev-Up better 1 The efficient design con stant upgrading testing program 2 Better quality control better selection hard maple wood 3 The best finish completely fuelproof New Improved 1978 SPECIAL PRO SERIES 2 FOR RCFREE FLIGHT CONTROL LINE DIAPITCHPRICE 5%3489 e3489 733/4tie 833%456 129 577%139 77%139 104se7149 10ew 8W149 106EW159 114877 7%7%8159 1186Wie9 11%67i89 12e179 125W179 1358239 1458279 1558349 154%8449 17se599 1856eee W WIDE BLADE EW EXTRA WIDE THAN ANY SERIES 400 B FOR SPEED RACING ADVANCED DESIGN ND 1 IN PYLON RACING LEADING SPEED RECORD HOLDER OF ALL TIMES RO PYLON RACING DIAPITCHPRICE 53%4129 758149 7SN SN149 8%6% 8% 7 7%7%189 97 7% 7%189 CONTROL LINE SPEED & RACING DIA PITCHPRICE 4%8%7129 4%55%129 8788%149 77%10A11189 889189 89N 9%N189 91213229 N NARROW Xetters t d letters will carefully considered general interest used Send Model Aviation 815 15th St NW Washington DC 20005 would like supply little additional info actual photo KI C-C 55th fighter squadron Kings clifle England being piloted Lt Tom Doody now work Ar gonne National Laboratory taken over Europe 1945 About model itself promised MA March 1978 build new ship OS 35 engine efforts justified Minor design changes made bring plane scalelike appearance took 1st Sport Scale Chicago Aero Angels Meet its 5th actual flight having painted 6 days before big accomplishment came fact grossed out 431/2 oz quite good such large scale type model will happy supply anyone change information should interested Hank Take Bow would like take opportunity compliment Hank Clark really beautiful drawings appear Model Aviation What fantastic job wondering long takes him draw picture like Solution shown pages 14-15 August 1978 issue think Im going start collection drawings John E Kleber Buffalo NY Thats military secretbut have reason suspect Hanks artistic hand faster eye Wonder people would collect drawings made available full-size triple magazine page size Framed shop walls den theyd make glorious conversational topic Gone Forever After reading Openers Al Meyers month Ken Simpsons letter wonder Joliet IL possible generate kind terest today would support best program young beginners So today concerned too young remember new aviation over night after Lindbergh flight 33 hrs worlds opinion changed people looked upon airplane flying coffin now saw means transportation clamored fly too new taken granted today 1924 nine remember see ing first aeroplane fact after noon several appeared flying circus NY State Fair ing some acts tree-top level over Syracuse draw crowd fair day FAA would have grounded after such demonstration summer 1925 dirigible Shen andoah passed low over city night low detail could seen seemed cover sky lights Syracuse bright its belly 6 Model Aviation THE LEADER IN COM PETITION PROPELLERS Over Europe 1945 Als Mustang Remember Als Mustang Hank also makes beautitul paintings deep throb its big engines will never forget As passed its ensign could seen heard fluttered lower rudder dont believe anything ever airborne awe inspiring majestic big silver rigid lighterthan-air machines What kid today could see likes years before Lindberghs flight longed few aviation barn stormers Army Air Service US Post Office flying mail wood-and-wire surplus WWI aircraft year 1927 saw famous transatlantic flights CAM con tract air mail routes newly designed much safer aircraft Aviation come its own public sudden could get enough growth new industry headlines new rec ords new heroes mind boggling Civil Aviation regulatory laws yet catch up morning during school vacation brother still bed roar three Wright Whirlwinds low over house brought us feet Ford tn-motor loudspeaker its belly advertising Old Gold cigarettes would climb altitude throttle back glide same time turn speakers spout ditty set music ending withSmoking Old Gold Cig arettes can still remember tune sort dangerous thing soon brought Civil aviation laws As say American Boy magazine printed AMLA plans first Baby ROG Some news papers published did Syracuse Herald newspaper sold kits Baby ROG 65 cents first encounter balsa true flying model After ROG went door tractor enlarged ROG After simple out door cabin models also published American Boy first outdoor cabin Stinson Detroiter models wing adjustable fore aft taught beginner about trim adding weight Stinson Fox Combat Special 1978 Nationals Wins Slow Combat Open 1-Dick Stubblefleld Fox 2-Larry Driscoll Fox 3-Geo Cleveland Fox Fast Combat Jr 1-Tom Fluker Fox 2-Mathis Fox 3-White Fox Fast Combat Sr 2-Bill Maywald Fox 3-Russell Crawford Fox Fast Combat Open 1-Phil Granderson Fox 2-Mike Tallman Fox 3-Bob Mears Fox 4-Karns Fox Congratulations Thanks 4 Fox IAANUPACIURIK CO 6306 TOWSG4 AVE FOAT SMITh AM 73001 PHONE 5014461666 scramble RC dollar manufacturers have passed control line flyers needs Fox last couple years have upgraded control line motors added new control line products invite inspection tanks control lines bell cranks control handles fuel bulbs fuel line wheels wheel collars other products catalog free asking beginner have sembled starter sets consisting motor mounting bolts fuel line tank bell crank elevator horn wheels wheel collar fuel filter extra plus control lines handle cups matched considerable price savings over buying separately suggest consider #81015 Fox 15 Baffle Starter Set Profile Models $3795 #81016 Fox 15 Schneurle Starter Set Pro file Models 5 motors pleasure oriented thought might like see competition oriented motors fared summers Nationals SEND FOR OUR FREE CATALOG Buy Insurance Against Premature Release BUY THE BEST Buy LOG ICTROLS THR-2 captured releaseable tow hook Un like competitors LOG ICTROL THR-2 tow hook does take spe cial tow ring attachment Also captured hook feature designed concentrate load near pivot point prevent premature release caused tow hook flex ing possible certain foreign imports captured feature fail-safe externally adjustable return spring provided positive hook reset easy installation See dealer captured releaseable tow hook Model No 210-3500-002 great buy onlyLogictrol International corporation PO Box 36 3300 Stovall St $499 Irving TX 75061 ~JTFRNATKNAL CORP March 1979 7 ATTENTION Control Line Flyers Fox Cares About BIG ENGINES ARENT NECESSARY TO FLY BIG AIRPLANES r BUD NOSEN PICKED THE DU-BRO PROP DRIVE UNITTo POWER HIS NEW 102 P-51-D MUSTANG BECAUSE IT REALLY WORKS! SOUNDS LIKE REAL AIRCRAFT ENGINE tail heavy problem learn correct building flew very well wing halfway between windshield rudder too scale looking no added weight belonged AMLA period understand over 450000 youngsters members asign times believe As well remember whole thing challenge days youngster could build simple stick models carved prop sometimes far got no choice kids natural ability brought out carving prop Plastics may prog ress plastic props models never helped young modeler improve ability Supplies problem also start Usually modeler started selling balsa Ambroid piano wire etc folks cellar Kits know today around yet wanted Army P-I Hawk sat down drew up basic knowledge drafting started long before took up school sketches usually done photo 3-views yet available either still have drawings Nieuport 17 hung pen dulum between landing gear legs work ailerons linkage too much drag corrected late re suIt flight looked like pilot waggling wings day first flew model 24 Savoia Marchetti twin-hulled flying boats Italian Gen Balbo flew directly overhead about 30 miles north Syracuse day Italian Armada called taken southern route Great Lakes escape bad weather Forty-eight lssota-Fraschini 500-hp engines drumming 48 flying boat hulls time something behold ground shook beneath us way 1933 Chi cago Worlds Fair so-called Golden Era Aviation likes will never seen again George H Clapp Central Square NY Likes Just quick note tell much enjoy Model Aviation month Al though am involved RC am editor club newsletter also enjoy other articles FF CL etc RC modelers dont realize really val uable tips building finishing etc can just glancing through other areas Anyhow magazine has printed some really interesting aircraft date keep up good work sincerely feel Openers well written provocative column appear magazine cover ing model aviation America Thomas W Bilheimer Bethlehem PA like him toonatch Guy Persistent right like FF coverage better time extra page indoor puts almost up fair share 192 pattern fliers get much space 270 free flight fliers still aint right know have million Ugly Stik pattern fliers crying want RC coverage 99-44/100% wouldnt walk across street pat tern contest wouldnt either bother extra coverage Hellcat Bearcat like Wildcat would OK contest coverage should interested people go FFers Nats helicopter fliers country 25 helo drivers get space over 500 gas FF entries surely dont get requests helo coverage Glider guiders entered half much FF glider fliers get half again much space good After writing last month going skip just couldnt Other yearly gripe about 8 Model Aviation THENAMEOFTHEGAMEIS POWER CAPABLE OF DELIVERING_________________ 12 LBS OF STATIC THRUST SWING 18 20 22 AND 24 GRISH BROS PROPS WITH 8 OR 10 PITCH WITH YOUR 60 ENGINE AVAILABLE AT YOUR DEALER NOW * SEND STAMPED SELF ADDRESSED ENVELOPE FOR COMPLETE STATISTICS AND FULL SIZE DRAWINGS PRODUCTS INCORPORATED 480 onner Road Wauconda Illinois 60084 USA Nats coverage think great Terry Rimert Baldwin FL Model Aviations proportioning space according RC FF CL based upon Nationals entries FFfor years would have looked like national pastime editor noted interest ing situation long time ago MAN Terry poses things think about true RCers wont enter pattern contest member LIDS four out 125 members attended nearby Pattern meet rest enjoyed usual Sunday hobby/sport big Pattern major activity regard less free fighters RC helicopter pilotstelltale large advertising space helicopters MA RCers-like everyone would like see stuff area guys can promise great things coming soon RCers seem enjoy what fellow crazies out wireless provided entertain adequately Other people put us under pressure dear friend industry giants advised us dont try bring back CL An RCer himself editor also dearly loves rubber scale free flight dabbled CLbut now High Road read interest Joel Cheslers let ter reply October issue MA Ill accept challenge though creature appears photos may exactly what mind called FF innut Recognize could almost number OT designs fact its original Its sort composite of favorite OT design features designed built just last year liked 020 replica concept size built 33 WS since would ineligible contest work way powered Cox PeeWee reed valve 020 Besides after several years all-out contest machines wanted build something wasnt too hair-rais ing ship result has really delight flew say right off board /i incidence under tailplane being adjustment necessary 4 ounces perform ance adequate PeeWee engine Ed Hopkins Fillmore CA have encouraged Ed submit plan does hope general interest guys will sport fly itas well RC guys could stand some relaxa tionand healthy long walks during can analyze problems Sticky Problem As suggested November Model Continued page 94 March 1979 9 doing oldies RC like big Sniffer please him answer about JOG editorial pages wed able make whole world happy Thats fair letter Terry didnt call us unprintable names Like Voltaire defend death right say SAVE $150 ON YOUR NEXT RADIO Buy Di0taI Commander Flite Pack Kit Save Money out Compromising Quality Performance Three Servo Options Two Receiver Options Kit Prices Start $7496 details send Si latest catalog Add 550 1st Class return $1 hand ling direct orders 815 584-7121 [AE E/IrnEI BOX SuE HIGGINSVILLE MO 64037 GET ORGANIZEDHazelnutMBH-1 s set 4 stordy tiles holds soer 4 years YOUi favorite 8i ft magazinesCSD-1 4 MAG FILES $49522A ws Send $495 plan $100 postage handling tooAmerican Eagle DON INDUSTRIESCatalog 25c PO BOX 388-KMODERNISTIC MODELS DOVER NH 03820PO BOX 6974 ALBUQ NM 87197 tude soaring surprising success beginning trait winding downward power turns no correction opposite stick experts advice reshaped tall fin lowered its profile no change Pappa Ehling guru cited Nordic ex perience 5 6 degrees decalage noseweight needed avoid characteristics upon entering thermal said add incidence nose weight almost did trick fine tuned CC incidence hoping dedicated test pilot would run out hair pull thought great way left its own devices once glide turn trim set up high altitude work andered bit times going left right turns back again prolonged soaring fly little bit added pair sub rudders under stab took out bal last Right Speed penetration surprisingly good glide should please Skip Miller Power approaches airliner idle fast wont stay ground guarantee youll pleased kind sport flier did sustain bad cartwheel merely loosening fixed tailand wing bolted cartwheeled rock-solid RC Special major repair replacing entire mid-fuselage section new crate has lightening holes fuselage sides factor credit possibly saving fuselage top bottom sheeting angled 45 degrees cross ships per standard practice Weve got great list projects buildjust cant wait present rate building will 105 years old before built thats truth fact both radio systems now have unused servoswe havent touched aileron years flying suggests something Ailerons either configurations unless modified something else en tirely differentwould ruin need ailerons pattern-type flying indispensable aerobatics include axial rolls neededas scale models wide range sport models would far better configured eliminate aileronsand expense extra work aileron syndrome typical sport model anything smooth flight jerk flit unlike aircraft can bear watch People confine aircraft long narrow box air space Back forth ad nauseum course have train aileron-oriented events need wing warpers high flying soaring times merely smooth technique seen ship calls extensive use trim rather stick bending RC Special three-position flaps takeoff landing would enhance performance ailer ons lightweight spoilers would nice have Instead making yet another RC airplaneweve 107 spite 13 year hiatusthis winter well install flaps spoilers other Oh Spring Letters Editor continued page 9 viation am sending letter copies AMA District VP Contest Board HQ Engine displacement has never good method limiting aircraft sizes free flight U-Control does give relative power outputs RC horse power has increased order hp 60 toI guess2 hp over years Horsepower valid meas ure output would constant Whether flier uses 60 about 2 hp Quadra about 2 hp actually makes no difference although rules dont recognize true 60 will likely have geared belted reduce prop rpm give required torque turn allowing engine develop peak power high rpm means max engine shouldby logic hp re lated area weight size sticky out field First believe damage quotient ki netic energy means damage directly proportional 94 Model Aviation hybrid poweredglider/sport deadstick See above Two sub-fins have since added under stabilizer Easy takeoffs landings extended soaring ability goalsVeco 19 would fly much larger ultimate gliding would severely limited windy weather whereas 6-ft span shown secure winds up 10 mphor SEND COUPON AND 250 FOR YOUR CATALOG TODAY weight proportional square velocity weight 2 2 times pattern ship velocity 2/3 pattern ship monsters will less damagingor perhaps equal under worst condition Horsepower limitations 2 hp-3 hp will limit speeds weights sizes F F Van Keurin Jr Greenville MS Oh Beautiful Bird am writing reference picture page 38 November issue Model Aviation lower lefthand corner Tom Stark Bird model am RC flier senior citizen Years back flew Bird its five cylinder Kinner Would please put touch Tom Stark would love get set plans model model back thirties greatest Thank help can give matter am enclosing self-addressed stamped envelope reply Arthur F Cervenka Oakdale NY have put Mr Cervenka touch Tom Stark Bird incidentally regarded have truly excellent airplane RC Technique/Myers continued page 17 article will paid itif send form publishable article send letter editor uses get just glory Finally could send informa tion get enough build item Name Address City StateZip Send MIDWEST PRODUCTS CO h4Hoba Indiana 46342 71400 South Indiana SI MA column will credit source magazine will pay $5 $15 contribution Its up you word Academy have meaning have share knowledge Thats another month Got get back Technicians course Keep writing George Myers 70 Froehlich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 RC Aerobatics/Van Putte continued page 25 accident can have humorous side Cedar Rapids Skyhawks Log book edited Richard Hayslip con tains periodic articles written Ed Coc ciola entitled Notes Novices entire article November issue decided month guy will stick hand 14 prop being turned 60 engine let take five gashes half fingernail dont need giving advice nobody parts country clubs involved activities other flying since its too cold fly Before get irate letters Alaska Michigan North Dakota other states people fly year-round want make clear also RC fliers state Florida dont fly couple months during winter because its too cold know guys very well shave face morning cold weather activities never quite enjoyable flying warm sunshine can make winter bearable popular club cold weather activities conducting monthly indoor contests airplanes can built variety rules flown available large areas enjoyable indoor contests ever competed held 15 X 30 foot room nine-foot ceiling school gymnasium available better Some fellow club members sure surprise unexpected talent build ing flying indoor models An event might like tackle sponsorship Delta Dart program Local scouting other youth organ iza tions usually delighted have club sponsor such activity Besides theres lot satisfaction derived helping kids make first flying models Write AMA information about get involved have airplanes engines radio equipment assorted modeling accessories dont use sponsor club auction Almost modelers have something theyd like have taken off hands some can use get few bucks back selling something dont use better protect sellers some valuable items club auctions allow designation minimum acceptable bid require seller buy item bidding doesnt go high enough Its lot fun might manage buy something youve looking course us use cold weather building projects am no exception winter intend undertake build ing project has thinking stage quite House Balsa Y2A airplanes have always interested because obvious quality kit materials plans instructions ever never seen fly re luctant invest time air planes Two weeks ago oppor tunity fly House Balsa FW 190 experience convinced go ahead project FW 190 has some difficulty getting off ground since doesnt have steer able tailwheel has ailerons instead rudder However once airplane gets flying speed just like pattern air plane both stable responsive definitely beginners airplane course wind does bother airplane size 60-powered airplane wind about 10 mph day flew FW 190 no problems much fun winter project now building board choice House Balsa Beechcraft Bonanza Robart tricycle re tractable landing gear 05 10 FSR tricycle landing gear will eliminate ground handling problems associated tail-draggers bigger engine will help make up extra weight caused retractable landing gear plan use Royal receiver RS-5 servos built up kits 96 Model Aviation Please Print UContiol ARows FOUR NEW RACE READY DESIGNS JOIN THE MIDWEST COMPLETE KIT LINE
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/03
Page Numbers: 6, 7, 8, 9, 94, 96
MORE FIRST PLACE WINNERS AT THE 1977 NATIONALS THAN THE OTHER MAJOR MANUFACTURERS COMBINED IN FACT OVER THE PAST 10 YEARS MORE NATIONALS WINNERS HAVE USED REV-UP PROPS OTHER BRAND Rev-Up better 1 The efficient design con stant upgrading testing program 2 Better quality control better selection hard maple wood 3 The best finish completely fuelproof New Improved 1978 SPECIAL PRO SERIES 2 FOR RCFREE FLIGHT CONTROL LINE DIAPITCHPRICE 5%3489 e3489 733/4tie 833%456 129 577%139 77%139 104se7149 10ew 8W149 106EW159 114877 7%7%8159 1186Wie9 11%67i89 12e179 125W179 1358239 1458279 1558349 154%8449 17se599 1856eee W WIDE BLADE EW EXTRA WIDE THAN ANY SERIES 400 B FOR SPEED RACING ADVANCED DESIGN ND 1 IN PYLON RACING LEADING SPEED RECORD HOLDER OF ALL TIMES RO PYLON RACING DIAPITCHPRICE 53%4129 758149 7SN SN149 8%6% 8% 7 7%7%189 97 7% 7%189 CONTROL LINE SPEED & RACING DIA PITCHPRICE 4%8%7129 4%55%129 8788%149 77%10A11189 889189 89N 9%N189 91213229 N NARROW Xetters t d letters will carefully considered general interest used Send Model Aviation 815 15th St NW Washington DC 20005 would like supply little additional info actual photo KI C-C 55th fighter squadron Kings clifle England being piloted Lt Tom Doody now work Ar gonne National Laboratory taken over Europe 1945 About model itself promised MA March 1978 build new ship OS 35 engine efforts justified Minor design changes made bring plane scalelike appearance took 1st Sport Scale Chicago Aero Angels Meet its 5th actual flight having painted 6 days before big accomplishment came fact grossed out 431/2 oz quite good such large scale type model will happy supply anyone change information should interested Hank Take Bow would like take opportunity compliment Hank Clark really beautiful drawings appear Model Aviation What fantastic job wondering long takes him draw picture like Solution shown pages 14-15 August 1978 issue think Im going start collection drawings John E Kleber Buffalo NY Thats military secretbut have reason suspect Hanks artistic hand faster eye Wonder people would collect drawings made available full-size triple magazine page size Framed shop walls den theyd make glorious conversational topic Gone Forever After reading Openers Al Meyers month Ken Simpsons letter wonder Joliet IL possible generate kind terest today would support best program young beginners So today concerned too young remember new aviation over night after Lindbergh flight 33 hrs worlds opinion changed people looked upon airplane flying coffin now saw means transportation clamored fly too new taken granted today 1924 nine remember see ing first aeroplane fact after noon several appeared flying circus NY State Fair ing some acts tree-top level over Syracuse draw crowd fair day FAA would have grounded after such demonstration summer 1925 dirigible Shen andoah passed low over city night low detail could seen seemed cover sky lights Syracuse bright its belly 6 Model Aviation THE LEADER IN COM PETITION PROPELLERS Over Europe 1945 Als Mustang Remember Als Mustang Hank also makes beautitul paintings deep throb its big engines will never forget As passed its ensign could seen heard fluttered lower rudder dont believe anything ever airborne awe inspiring majestic big silver rigid lighterthan-air machines What kid today could see likes years before Lindberghs flight longed few aviation barn stormers Army Air Service US Post Office flying mail wood-and-wire surplus WWI aircraft year 1927 saw famous transatlantic flights CAM con tract air mail routes newly designed much safer aircraft Aviation come its own public sudden could get enough growth new industry headlines new rec ords new heroes mind boggling Civil Aviation regulatory laws yet catch up morning during school vacation brother still bed roar three Wright Whirlwinds low over house brought us feet Ford tn-motor loudspeaker its belly advertising Old Gold cigarettes would climb altitude throttle back glide same time turn speakers spout ditty set music ending withSmoking Old Gold Cig arettes can still remember tune sort dangerous thing soon brought Civil aviation laws As say American Boy magazine printed AMLA plans first Baby ROG Some news papers published did Syracuse Herald newspaper sold kits Baby ROG 65 cents first encounter balsa true flying model After ROG went door tractor enlarged ROG After simple out door cabin models also published American Boy first outdoor cabin Stinson Detroiter models wing adjustable fore aft taught beginner about trim adding weight Stinson Fox Combat Special 1978 Nationals Wins Slow Combat Open 1-Dick Stubblefleld Fox 2-Larry Driscoll Fox 3-Geo Cleveland Fox Fast Combat Jr 1-Tom Fluker Fox 2-Mathis Fox 3-White Fox Fast Combat Sr 2-Bill Maywald Fox 3-Russell Crawford Fox Fast Combat Open 1-Phil Granderson Fox 2-Mike Tallman Fox 3-Bob Mears Fox 4-Karns Fox Congratulations Thanks 4 Fox IAANUPACIURIK CO 6306 TOWSG4 AVE FOAT SMITh AM 73001 PHONE 5014461666 scramble RC dollar manufacturers have passed control line flyers needs Fox last couple years have upgraded control line motors added new control line products invite inspection tanks control lines bell cranks control handles fuel bulbs fuel line wheels wheel collars other products catalog free asking beginner have sembled starter sets consisting motor mounting bolts fuel line tank bell crank elevator horn wheels wheel collar fuel filter extra plus control lines handle cups matched considerable price savings over buying separately suggest consider #81015 Fox 15 Baffle Starter Set Profile Models $3795 #81016 Fox 15 Schneurle Starter Set Pro file Models 5 motors pleasure oriented thought might like see competition oriented motors fared summers Nationals SEND FOR OUR FREE CATALOG Buy Insurance Against Premature Release BUY THE BEST Buy LOG ICTROLS THR-2 captured releaseable tow hook Un like competitors LOG ICTROL THR-2 tow hook does take spe cial tow ring attachment Also captured hook feature designed concentrate load near pivot point prevent premature release caused tow hook flex ing possible certain foreign imports captured feature fail-safe externally adjustable return spring provided positive hook reset easy installation See dealer captured releaseable tow hook Model No 210-3500-002 great buy onlyLogictrol International corporation PO Box 36 3300 Stovall St $499 Irving TX 75061 ~JTFRNATKNAL CORP March 1979 7 ATTENTION Control Line Flyers Fox Cares About BIG ENGINES ARENT NECESSARY TO FLY BIG AIRPLANES r BUD NOSEN PICKED THE DU-BRO PROP DRIVE UNITTo POWER HIS NEW 102 P-51-D MUSTANG BECAUSE IT REALLY WORKS! SOUNDS LIKE REAL AIRCRAFT ENGINE tail heavy problem learn correct building flew very well wing halfway between windshield rudder too scale looking no added weight belonged AMLA period understand over 450000 youngsters members asign times believe As well remember whole thing challenge days youngster could build simple stick models carved prop sometimes far got no choice kids natural ability brought out carving prop Plastics may prog ress plastic props models never helped young modeler improve ability Supplies problem also start Usually modeler started selling balsa Ambroid piano wire etc folks cellar Kits know today around yet wanted Army P-I Hawk sat down drew up basic knowledge drafting started long before took up school sketches usually done photo 3-views yet available either still have drawings Nieuport 17 hung pen dulum between landing gear legs work ailerons linkage too much drag corrected late re suIt flight looked like pilot waggling wings day first flew model 24 Savoia Marchetti twin-hulled flying boats Italian Gen Balbo flew directly overhead about 30 miles north Syracuse day Italian Armada called taken southern route Great Lakes escape bad weather Forty-eight lssota-Fraschini 500-hp engines drumming 48 flying boat hulls time something behold ground shook beneath us way 1933 Chi cago Worlds Fair so-called Golden Era Aviation likes will never seen again George H Clapp Central Square NY Likes Just quick note tell much enjoy Model Aviation month Al though am involved RC am editor club newsletter also enjoy other articles FF CL etc RC modelers dont realize really val uable tips building finishing etc can just glancing through other areas Anyhow magazine has printed some really interesting aircraft date keep up good work sincerely feel Openers well written provocative column appear magazine cover ing model aviation America Thomas W Bilheimer Bethlehem PA like him toonatch Guy Persistent right like FF coverage better time extra page indoor puts almost up fair share 192 pattern fliers get much space 270 free flight fliers still aint right know have million Ugly Stik pattern fliers crying want RC coverage 99-44/100% wouldnt walk across street pat tern contest wouldnt either bother extra coverage Hellcat Bearcat like Wildcat would OK contest coverage should interested people go FFers Nats helicopter fliers country 25 helo drivers get space over 500 gas FF entries surely dont get requests helo coverage Glider guiders entered half much FF glider fliers get half again much space good After writing last month going skip just couldnt Other yearly gripe about 8 Model Aviation THENAMEOFTHEGAMEIS POWER CAPABLE OF DELIVERING_________________ 12 LBS OF STATIC THRUST SWING 18 20 22 AND 24 GRISH BROS PROPS WITH 8 OR 10 PITCH WITH YOUR 60 ENGINE AVAILABLE AT YOUR DEALER NOW * SEND STAMPED SELF ADDRESSED ENVELOPE FOR COMPLETE STATISTICS AND FULL SIZE DRAWINGS PRODUCTS INCORPORATED 480 onner Road Wauconda Illinois 60084 USA Nats coverage think great Terry Rimert Baldwin FL Model Aviations proportioning space according RC FF CL based upon Nationals entries FFfor years would have looked like national pastime editor noted interest ing situation long time ago MAN Terry poses things think about true RCers wont enter pattern contest member LIDS four out 125 members attended nearby Pattern meet rest enjoyed usual Sunday hobby/sport big Pattern major activity regard less free fighters RC helicopter pilotstelltale large advertising space helicopters MA RCers-like everyone would like see stuff area guys can promise great things coming soon RCers seem enjoy what fellow crazies out wireless provided entertain adequately Other people put us under pressure dear friend industry giants advised us dont try bring back CL An RCer himself editor also dearly loves rubber scale free flight dabbled CLbut now High Road read interest Joel Cheslers let ter reply October issue MA Ill accept challenge though creature appears photos may exactly what mind called FF innut Recognize could almost number OT designs fact its original Its sort composite of favorite OT design features designed built just last year liked 020 replica concept size built 33 WS since would ineligible contest work way powered Cox PeeWee reed valve 020 Besides after several years all-out contest machines wanted build something wasnt too hair-rais ing ship result has really delight flew say right off board /i incidence under tailplane being adjustment necessary 4 ounces perform ance adequate PeeWee engine Ed Hopkins Fillmore CA have encouraged Ed submit plan does hope general interest guys will sport fly itas well RC guys could stand some relaxa tionand healthy long walks during can analyze problems Sticky Problem As suggested November Model Continued page 94 March 1979 9 doing oldies RC like big Sniffer please him answer about JOG editorial pages wed able make whole world happy Thats fair letter Terry didnt call us unprintable names Like Voltaire defend death right say SAVE $150 ON YOUR NEXT RADIO Buy Di0taI Commander Flite Pack Kit Save Money out Compromising Quality Performance Three Servo Options Two Receiver Options Kit Prices Start $7496 details send Si latest catalog Add 550 1st Class return $1 hand ling direct orders 815 584-7121 [AE E/IrnEI BOX SuE HIGGINSVILLE MO 64037 GET ORGANIZEDHazelnutMBH-1 s set 4 stordy tiles holds soer 4 years YOUi favorite 8i ft magazinesCSD-1 4 MAG FILES $49522A ws Send $495 plan $100 postage handling tooAmerican Eagle DON INDUSTRIESCatalog 25c PO BOX 388-KMODERNISTIC MODELS DOVER NH 03820PO BOX 6974 ALBUQ NM 87197 tude soaring surprising success beginning trait winding downward power turns no correction opposite stick experts advice reshaped tall fin lowered its profile no change Pappa Ehling guru cited Nordic ex perience 5 6 degrees decalage noseweight needed avoid characteristics upon entering thermal said add incidence nose weight almost did trick fine tuned CC incidence hoping dedicated test pilot would run out hair pull thought great way left its own devices once glide turn trim set up high altitude work andered bit times going left right turns back again prolonged soaring fly little bit added pair sub rudders under stab took out bal last Right Speed penetration surprisingly good glide should please Skip Miller Power approaches airliner idle fast wont stay ground guarantee youll pleased kind sport flier did sustain bad cartwheel merely loosening fixed tailand wing bolted cartwheeled rock-solid RC Special major repair replacing entire mid-fuselage section new crate has lightening holes fuselage sides factor credit possibly saving fuselage top bottom sheeting angled 45 degrees cross ships per standard practice Weve got great list projects buildjust cant wait present rate building will 105 years old before built thats truth fact both radio systems now have unused servoswe havent touched aileron years flying suggests something Ailerons either configurations unless modified something else en tirely differentwould ruin need ailerons pattern-type flying indispensable aerobatics include axial rolls neededas scale models wide range sport models would far better configured eliminate aileronsand expense extra work aileron syndrome typical sport model anything smooth flight jerk flit unlike aircraft can bear watch People confine aircraft long narrow box air space Back forth ad nauseum course have train aileron-oriented events need wing warpers high flying soaring times merely smooth technique seen ship calls extensive use trim rather stick bending RC Special three-position flaps takeoff landing would enhance performance ailer ons lightweight spoilers would nice have Instead making yet another RC airplaneweve 107 spite 13 year hiatusthis winter well install flaps spoilers other Oh Spring Letters Editor continued page 9 viation am sending letter copies AMA District VP Contest Board HQ Engine displacement has never good method limiting aircraft sizes free flight U-Control does give relative power outputs RC horse power has increased order hp 60 toI guess2 hp over years Horsepower valid meas ure output would constant Whether flier uses 60 about 2 hp Quadra about 2 hp actually makes no difference although rules dont recognize true 60 will likely have geared belted reduce prop rpm give required torque turn allowing engine develop peak power high rpm means max engine shouldby logic hp re lated area weight size sticky out field First believe damage quotient ki netic energy means damage directly proportional 94 Model Aviation hybrid poweredglider/sport deadstick See above Two sub-fins have since added under stabilizer Easy takeoffs landings extended soaring ability goalsVeco 19 would fly much larger ultimate gliding would severely limited windy weather whereas 6-ft span shown secure winds up 10 mphor SEND COUPON AND 250 FOR YOUR CATALOG TODAY weight proportional square velocity weight 2 2 times pattern ship velocity 2/3 pattern ship monsters will less damagingor perhaps equal under worst condition Horsepower limitations 2 hp-3 hp will limit speeds weights sizes F F Van Keurin Jr Greenville MS Oh Beautiful Bird am writing reference picture page 38 November issue Model Aviation lower lefthand corner Tom Stark Bird model am RC flier senior citizen Years back flew Bird its five cylinder Kinner Would please put touch Tom Stark would love get set plans model model back thirties greatest Thank help can give matter am enclosing self-addressed stamped envelope reply Arthur F Cervenka Oakdale NY have put Mr Cervenka touch Tom Stark Bird incidentally regarded have truly excellent airplane RC Technique/Myers continued page 17 article will paid itif send form publishable article send letter editor uses get just glory Finally could send informa tion get enough build item Name Address City StateZip Send MIDWEST PRODUCTS CO h4Hoba Indiana 46342 71400 South Indiana SI MA column will credit source magazine will pay $5 $15 contribution Its up you word Academy 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built variety rules flown available large areas enjoyable indoor contests ever competed held 15 X 30 foot room nine-foot ceiling school gymnasium available better Some fellow club members sure surprise unexpected talent build ing flying indoor models An event might like tackle sponsorship Delta Dart program Local scouting other youth organ iza tions usually delighted have club sponsor such activity Besides theres lot satisfaction derived helping kids make first flying models Write AMA information about get involved have airplanes engines radio equipment assorted modeling accessories dont use sponsor club auction Almost modelers have something theyd like have taken off hands some can use get few bucks back selling something dont use better protect sellers some valuable items club auctions allow designation minimum acceptable bid require seller buy item bidding doesnt go high enough Its lot fun might manage buy something youve looking course us use cold weather building projects am no 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