MORE FIRST PLACE WINNERS AT THE THE LEADER IN TITION - .LLERS MANUFACTURERS 1977 NATIONALS THAN THE OTHER MAJOR COMBINED IN FACT OVER THE PAST 10 YEARS MORE NATIONALS WINNERS HAVE REV-UP PROPS THAN ANY 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 73 3/a 4119 833%45e 129 8%77/i139 94566% 77%139 104567149 106W5 swe149 106EW159 114677% 7%7%8159 116EW169 11%67169 126179 125W179 1356239 1456279 1556349 164%6449 1756599 1856699 W WIDE BLADE EW EXTRA VOIDE SERIES 400 B FOR SPEED NG ADVANCED DESIGN ND 1 IN PYLON RACING LEADING SPEED RECORD HOLDER GP ALL TIMES Ac PYLON RAcING DIAPITCHPRICE S3%4129 756149 75% eN149 8%6% 6% 7 7%7%189 977%7%189 CONTROL LINE SPEED & RAcING DIAPITCHPRICE 4%6%7129 4%55%129 6788%149 77%1G%11169 889189 89N 9%N189 91213229 NNARROW USED Xetters theJditer letters will carefully considered general interest used Send Model Aviation 815 15th St NW Washington DC 20005 MODEL AVIATION MID-MONTH NEWS SULLEOIN OF PNE ACADAY OF MODEL AONAUTIS Division Nsiona1 Aeronautic ASSociation hit Ti VERNING DODY FOR MODEL AVIATION IN AMERICA Oneehar t9O PERSONNEL OF THE ACADEMY COMPLETES WITH APPOI ATMENT VICE PRESIDENTS AND COMMITTEE MEM8ERS CORTEGE ASARE WORKING ON 41 REGULATIONS Thafcflo,nct flvadef tas icin i~itadthrnogh ___________________________tic ppohntaent stceprcsidate cii iostttcec Ce deli2. seeten Ciatest Bias-i iiadsc1 neted h ifhen *eedasy tion nfl Pihhhihd hO Mote iVIATTit itt J,hy V anithar page cptte hiet icr atir 5 tie iiien.i slit eaephtii reinhaihin log sihi ha fd e,d ii fet teotaha tint 8th Atadeec ti ass, cii iffitta cidet cttnih ecititty 1 United teedere aa fihtnefl silt eppos heenitty choked sine Stat fir hiol Irish P icrihi Chahiegi tiard has iaiietd ii eani eaher it. iishisiaoa opioioi sidet WasherehOp , tie iipheis 850 adhiere teetiers cii thohe ii hac ice, sxfrseesdto t sate. sit f its. nine don hi pct sine eicttc ei Oeedhoantene aid she, repree,t nrc lsg tee ahedef ire fieti Masthead Dec 1940 edition AMAs membership publication indicates long heritage AMAs current magazine history goes back AMAs beginning 1936Hall Famer Frank Zaic produced first issue June year Way announcement nostalgia event free flight champs beheld San Valeers Club went digging old plans box look what found suppose guys AMA head quarters maintain file past issues ModelAviation busi ness doubt spend much time looking back Ive included copy December 1940 issue found issue actually eight pages Ive included cover center fold since interesting thought would get kick out reading list names personnel Academy Its like reading whos model aviation Next year list will 40 years old Put Together sometimes wonder younger gen eration has brought up proportional Radio-Control accepted part recreational life get thrill out men grandfather generation experience am 64 years old have model building flying over period 53 years modeling free-flight until recently young used lie back grass backyard Ohio watch turkey buzzards catch thermal spiral upward hardly ever moving wing climbing great heights always fascinated see climb no apparent effort Little did know some day would build bird would accomplish same feat command Radio-control unheard-of time Now fly eight foot soaring bird off Jim Adams cliffs above ocean north Dana Whiting IN Point California watch soar spiral dive whim rises strong up-draft several hundred feet altitude am reminded turkey buz zards soaring blue Ohio sky Another great thrilling experience soaring birds happened beach north Ventura California day sitting park bench crest hill above beach large pelican came soaring close could have touched wing-tip looked straight eye seemed say invading domain Right decided would design build own soaring bird bird has now flying quite some time several severe crackups now beautiful efficient ever having improved 4 Model Aviation rebuilding time launch bird get thrill immediately starts its climb blue John W Luxon San Clemente CA Duster Eater Worded Him Just finished reading article about Dust Eater June issue Its great idea balsa dust however am too sure being used resin other highly flammable chemicals constant arcing motorbrushes might ignite fumes Maybe am wrong about hope someone will check get next issue Hank Roncarti Waterbury CT Dust Eater intended use Sanding Dust Only fans suggested type Ive checked used brushless motors designedfor use areas containing flammable vapors Dust Eater might filter some overspray mists air can nothing toward removing toxic vapors air movement printing area would probably insure plenty dirt paint scheme also Play safe use good canister mask designed remove both vapors mists spraying paint applying resin Ed Haury Rainy Day Texas Its raining cold last few days its back den flying cant get time indoor boys 4050 seconds long time dodge light Fox Combat Special 1978 Nationals Wins Slow Combat Open 1-Dick Stubblefield Fox 2-Larry Driscoll Fox 3-Geo Cleveland Fox Fast Combat Jr 1-Tom Flu ker 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 pot MANUFACTURING CO 6306 TOWION AVE POAT 6Mm ARK 73501 P63t4E 6014*1104 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 LOGICTROLS 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 3565 $ 3300 Stovall St 499 Irving TX 75061 Logictrol August 1979 5 ATTENTION Control Line Flyers Fox Cares About Continued page 125 B Obtain least 10 lbs pull highstart C Lower flaps ling edge D Throw hard nose up 300 450 get controls quickly correct turn too nose-high attitude Remember Invader flies faster sailpianes Keep speed up As launch progresses return stab trim neutral Begin hold slight up stab towards top launch until ready release Winch Launch Set stab rudder neutral Keep up speed B Lower flaps eload winch stand switch throw hard nose up 300 being careful lose balance Immediately start pulsing winch keep speed rela tively high until familiar launch/stall characteristics Dont try fantastic launches until get some practice first few flights used get familiar bird Fly straight level flaps launch position neutral stab trim feel out turns stalls Land flaps same position Flap Settings Launchdown trating trackingneutral Thermalingdown flap tight circle Let-down altitudefull flaps spoilers dive straight spiral 300 450 nose-down Landingwindy neutral Calm Trim LaunchHigh-start down Winch neutral Thermalingup required Penetratingslight down Landingneutral sailplane designed cover area Use way Dont park float unless known no lift around floating dynamic soaring order crank up trim determined experience fly gently few control movements possible thermaling keep turns flat possible again move controls needed nose tends drop tight turns requires up trim possibly some outside rudder Keep speed fairly high unless super lift up trim can help speed distance 8 oz 24 oz ballast required depending condi tions Eight oz ballast hardly affects sink rate sometimes used duration flights landing will skid landed flat however slight dork will nail spot throw dirt over top will stop Letters Editor continued page 5 fixtures floor lamps everything goes right can wind have Midwest winder mounted suction cup vise launch retrieve leaving chair old mans flying.. Wouldnt fun have contest winner contestant 1 minute flights during shindig everybody flys winds etc dont need timers need counters L F Randolph Dallas TX Sanity Pylon Sanity Racing nice article have concluded rules making procedure too democratic fellow Kilsdonk comes U/C speed completely undoes what lot us have doing pylon has com pletely different frame reference trying turn fun event specialist event won machine shop Unfortunately history AMA events net result shall use own WILLI rules continue have fun Frank B Baker Madison WI As know afamiliarprob tern No matter what ideals attach founding new eventbeginners fun etctechnical aspects attendant skill levels remorsely escalate nature competition note group clubs intends hang onto own special-event rules have effec tive attracting new pylon fliers Nor can blame Big John doing what comes naturally food thought.. Export Messerschmitt January issue Model Aviation free flight column page 61 published picture Bill Noonan Messerschmitt 20B stated plan published MA Although have subscription 1979 issues have yet received issue giving further details plan should glad could let know will available reason later year will holding rubber scale contest England probably Nationals would seem fine example such contest However time getting bit short way could let have copy plan quickly would grateful knowing much will cost cannot send money stage would gladly hearing what worth would mention am Editor SMAE NEWS Needless say think maga zine excellentit far superior anyAugust 1979 125 PRESENTING THE OCTURA F MOTOR MOUNT Almost quickly can say Swift Switch CHANGE FROM 60 TO 45 ENGINE OR VICE VERSA WITHOUT REMOVING THE ENTIRE MOUNT FROM HULL THE INSERT ON WHICH ENGINE IS MOUNTED! Featur d minimum parts Strong light extruded aluminum onepiece base onepiece insert 5 wide Interchanges Octura 556 5-60 Motor Mounts Ideally suited deep vee hulls Insert deep enough accomodate 65 engines Price $1550 per assembly md insert Additional inserts $550 sa Inserts sized drilled tapped popular marine engines $750 ea Order directly Only available local hobby dealer add 10% poatage Illinois residents add additional 5/ sales tao Send 5OZ catalOg OCTURA MODELS INC price list Celebrating 25th year 7351 N Hamlin Ave ie IL 60076 OCT I MODEL MARINE SUPPLIES SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT thing have Country consider worth sub scribing regular basis David Parker Kent England sake international relations courtesy fellow editor MA sent advance print M20 plan Mr Parkerof course said such nice things too Dont get ideas cant cope requestsforadvanceprints can always say afellow editor dont count that.. Color Him Happy Just few words tell much enjoy MA May issue truly superb other model magazines good feel MA best lot color spread Magical Kingdom quality way well justifies added expense graphics whole magazine beautifulmy con gratulations art director Im involved various phases model building enjoy reading about guy bombs around hot pattern ship may interested pennyplane certainly should ac knowledge likely wouldnt contributions agesold pennyplane experimenters After flight what whole business about various skills interact should never lose sight factand believe editors MA havent prove wonderful issue Roland Michaud Westwood NJ Likes Senior Telemaster would appreciate assistance wish build 40 60 size airplane requirements being very large wing will result very slow flight believe company Hobby Lobby makes kit Senior Telemaster about what ani looking Perhaps might know some alterna tive source have such plans yourself Robert J Ptau La Crescenta CA advised Mr Ptau stated subject appears excellent purpose no alternatives suggested cheaper source probably would found Worthwhile Book Although AMA member myself have access magazine month always enjoy columns very much particularly about FF especially FF scale difficult interesting now enjoyed particularly words about FF scale December 78 column snappy Land Vehicle developed 2 channel R C expertly designed featuring accurately die-cut Balsa precisely vacuum-formed parts Hardware detailed Plans Instructions brief summary should helpful interested scale am writing tell about truly helpful accurate book bought last Spring called Flying Improving Scale Model Airplanes have built scale FF models years collected pertinent magazine articlesbut first time book has enabled really finally understand have used make old scale models rubber gas really fly well first timeeven making better props understanding finally about CG location dihedral winding rub ber motors etcas well developing touch best trim old scale biplanes fly much better havent seen comments about book magazine articlesbut know experience its really what mod eler expert yet needs think based experience Im expert should least read itand tell readers helpful really either FF scale FF non-scale Its just another book like myself sup posed firstits best ever making kinds models fly best Bob Hamilton City Unknown multitude good books cheap simple sumptous expensivelike $100have men tioned various special columns magazine sorts offine books mostly real aircraft advertised places always library reference have lists would rewarding vestment reader would build library owna hobby itself great pleasure quiet evenings rainy days mood loose bonds everyday hassle book Bob refers published Model Airplane News have read Interested readers should drop line MAN editor Don Typond Kudoes Hempel enjoy magazine very much cause covers aspect Model Aviation Free Flight advocate years now devote spare time control line speed Rat Racing especially wish comment thank Mr Gene Hempel extraordinary speed column has supplied valuable advice pertaining type control line flying credit publication Bob Solomon PhD Brooklyn NY SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT August 1979 127 e jrEp STATES LOOK FOR MONdY SAVINGOFFER WHEN YOU BUY THE NEW STERLING SPACE SQUI kiJTLj j $2495 Length 24WIdth 7%EngIne 049_________________
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/08
Page Numbers: 4, 5, 125, 127
MORE FIRST PLACE WINNERS AT THE THE LEADER IN TITION - .LLERS MANUFACTURERS 1977 NATIONALS THAN THE OTHER MAJOR COMBINED IN FACT OVER THE PAST 10 YEARS MORE NATIONALS WINNERS HAVE REV-UP PROPS THAN ANY 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 73 3/a 4119 833%45e 129 8%77/i139 94566% 77%139 104567149 106W5 swe149 106EW159 114677% 7%7%8159 116EW169 11%67169 126179 125W179 1356239 1456279 1556349 164%6449 1756599 1856699 W WIDE BLADE EW EXTRA VOIDE SERIES 400 B FOR SPEED NG ADVANCED DESIGN ND 1 IN PYLON RACING LEADING SPEED RECORD HOLDER GP ALL TIMES Ac PYLON RAcING DIAPITCHPRICE S3%4129 756149 75% eN149 8%6% 6% 7 7%7%189 977%7%189 CONTROL LINE SPEED & RAcING DIAPITCHPRICE 4%6%7129 4%55%129 6788%149 77%1G%11169 889189 89N 9%N189 91213229 NNARROW USED Xetters theJditer letters will carefully considered general interest used Send Model Aviation 815 15th St NW Washington DC 20005 MODEL AVIATION MID-MONTH NEWS SULLEOIN OF PNE ACADAY OF MODEL AONAUTIS Division Nsiona1 Aeronautic ASSociation hit Ti VERNING DODY FOR MODEL AVIATION IN AMERICA Oneehar t9O PERSONNEL OF THE ACADEMY COMPLETES WITH APPOI ATMENT VICE PRESIDENTS AND COMMITTEE MEM8ERS CORTEGE ASARE WORKING ON 41 REGULATIONS Thafcflo,nct flvadef tas icin i~itadthrnogh ___________________________tic ppohntaent stceprcsidate cii iostttcec Ce deli2. seeten Ciatest Bias-i iiadsc1 neted h ifhen *eedasy tion nfl Pihhhihd hO Mote iVIATTit itt J,hy V anithar page cptte hiet icr atir 5 tie iiien.i slit eaephtii reinhaihin log sihi ha fd e,d ii fet teotaha tint 8th Atadeec ti ass, cii iffitta cidet cttnih ecititty 1 United teedere aa fihtnefl silt eppos heenitty choked sine Stat fir hiol Irish P icrihi Chahiegi tiard has iaiietd ii eani eaher it. iishisiaoa opioioi sidet WasherehOp , tie iipheis 850 adhiere teetiers cii thohe ii hac ice, sxfrseesdto t sate. sit f its. nine don hi pct sine eicttc ei Oeedhoantene aid she, repree,t nrc lsg tee ahedef ire fieti Masthead Dec 1940 edition AMAs membership publication indicates long heritage AMAs current magazine history goes back AMAs beginning 1936Hall Famer Frank Zaic produced first issue June year Way announcement nostalgia event free flight champs beheld San Valeers Club went digging old plans box look what found suppose guys AMA head quarters maintain file past issues ModelAviation busi ness doubt spend much time looking back Ive included copy December 1940 issue found issue actually eight pages Ive included cover center fold since interesting thought would get kick out reading list names personnel Academy Its like reading whos model aviation Next year list will 40 years old Put Together sometimes wonder younger gen eration has brought up proportional Radio-Control accepted part recreational life get thrill out men grandfather generation experience am 64 years old have model building flying over period 53 years modeling free-flight until recently young used lie back grass backyard Ohio watch turkey buzzards catch thermal spiral upward hardly ever moving wing climbing great heights always fascinated see climb no apparent effort Little did know some day would build bird would accomplish same feat command Radio-control unheard-of time Now fly eight foot soaring bird off Jim Adams cliffs above ocean north Dana Whiting IN Point California watch soar spiral dive whim rises strong up-draft several hundred feet altitude am reminded turkey buz zards soaring blue Ohio sky Another great thrilling experience soaring birds happened beach north Ventura California day sitting park bench crest hill above beach large pelican came soaring close could have touched wing-tip looked straight eye seemed say invading domain Right decided would design build own soaring bird bird has now flying quite some time several severe crackups now beautiful efficient ever having improved 4 Model Aviation rebuilding time launch bird get thrill immediately starts its climb blue John W Luxon San Clemente CA Duster Eater Worded Him Just finished reading article about Dust Eater June issue Its great idea balsa dust however am too sure being used resin other highly flammable chemicals constant arcing motorbrushes might ignite fumes Maybe am wrong about hope someone will check get next issue Hank Roncarti Waterbury CT Dust Eater intended use Sanding Dust Only fans suggested type Ive checked used brushless motors designedfor use areas containing flammable vapors Dust Eater might filter some overspray mists air can nothing toward removing toxic vapors air movement printing area would probably insure plenty dirt paint scheme also Play safe use good canister mask designed remove both vapors mists spraying paint applying resin Ed Haury Rainy Day Texas Its raining cold last few days its back den flying cant get time indoor boys 4050 seconds long time dodge light Fox Combat Special 1978 Nationals Wins Slow Combat Open 1-Dick Stubblefield Fox 2-Larry Driscoll Fox 3-Geo Cleveland Fox Fast Combat Jr 1-Tom Flu ker 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 pot MANUFACTURING CO 6306 TOWION AVE POAT 6Mm ARK 73501 P63t4E 6014*1104 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 LOGICTROLS 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 3565 $ 3300 Stovall St 499 Irving TX 75061 Logictrol August 1979 5 ATTENTION Control Line Flyers Fox Cares About Continued page 125 B Obtain least 10 lbs pull highstart C Lower flaps ling edge D Throw hard nose up 300 450 get controls quickly correct turn too nose-high attitude Remember Invader flies faster sailpianes Keep speed up As launch progresses return stab trim neutral Begin hold slight up stab towards top launch until ready release Winch Launch Set stab rudder neutral Keep up speed B Lower flaps eload winch stand switch throw hard nose up 300 being careful lose balance Immediately start pulsing winch keep speed rela tively high until familiar launch/stall characteristics Dont try fantastic launches until get some practice first few flights used get familiar bird Fly straight level flaps launch position neutral stab trim feel out turns stalls Land flaps same position Flap Settings Launchdown trating trackingneutral Thermalingdown flap tight circle Let-down altitudefull flaps spoilers dive straight spiral 300 450 nose-down Landingwindy neutral Calm Trim LaunchHigh-start down Winch neutral Thermalingup required Penetratingslight down Landingneutral sailplane designed cover area Use way Dont park float unless known no lift around floating dynamic soaring order crank up trim determined experience fly gently few control movements possible thermaling keep turns flat possible again move controls needed nose tends drop tight turns requires up trim possibly some outside rudder Keep speed fairly high unless super lift up trim can help speed distance 8 oz 24 oz ballast required depending condi tions Eight oz ballast hardly affects sink rate sometimes used duration flights landing will skid landed flat however slight dork will nail spot throw dirt over top will stop Letters Editor continued page 5 fixtures floor lamps everything goes right can wind have Midwest winder mounted suction cup vise launch retrieve leaving chair old mans flying.. Wouldnt fun have contest winner contestant 1 minute flights during shindig everybody flys winds etc dont need timers need counters L F Randolph Dallas TX Sanity Pylon Sanity Racing nice article have concluded rules making procedure too democratic fellow Kilsdonk comes U/C speed completely undoes what lot us have doing pylon has com pletely different frame reference trying turn fun event specialist event won machine shop Unfortunately history AMA events net result shall use own WILLI rules continue have fun Frank B Baker Madison WI As know afamiliarprob tern No matter what ideals attach founding new eventbeginners fun etctechnical aspects attendant skill levels remorsely escalate nature competition note group clubs intends hang onto own special-event rules have effec tive attracting new pylon fliers Nor can blame Big John doing what comes naturally food thought.. Export Messerschmitt January issue Model Aviation free flight column page 61 published picture Bill Noonan Messerschmitt 20B stated plan published MA Although have subscription 1979 issues have yet received issue giving further details plan should glad could let know will available reason later year will holding rubber scale contest England probably Nationals would seem fine example such contest However time getting bit short way could let have copy plan quickly would grateful knowing much will cost cannot send money stage would gladly hearing what worth would mention am Editor SMAE NEWS Needless say think maga zine excellentit far superior anyAugust 1979 125 PRESENTING THE OCTURA F MOTOR MOUNT Almost quickly can say Swift Switch CHANGE FROM 60 TO 45 ENGINE OR VICE VERSA WITHOUT REMOVING THE ENTIRE MOUNT FROM HULL THE INSERT ON WHICH ENGINE IS MOUNTED! Featur d minimum parts Strong light extruded aluminum onepiece base onepiece insert 5 wide Interchanges Octura 556 5-60 Motor Mounts Ideally suited deep vee hulls Insert deep enough accomodate 65 engines Price $1550 per assembly md insert Additional inserts $550 sa Inserts sized drilled tapped popular marine engines $750 ea Order directly Only available local hobby dealer add 10% poatage Illinois residents add additional 5/ sales tao Send 5OZ catalOg OCTURA MODELS INC price list Celebrating 25th year 7351 N Hamlin Ave ie IL 60076 OCT I MODEL MARINE SUPPLIES SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT thing have Country consider worth sub scribing regular basis David Parker Kent England sake international relations courtesy fellow editor MA sent advance print M20 plan Mr Parkerof course said such nice things too Dont get ideas cant cope requestsforadvanceprints can always say afellow editor dont count that.. Color Him Happy Just few words tell much enjoy MA May issue truly superb other model magazines good feel MA best lot color spread Magical Kingdom quality way well justifies added expense graphics whole magazine beautifulmy con gratulations art director Im involved various phases model building enjoy reading about guy bombs around hot pattern ship may interested pennyplane certainly should ac knowledge likely wouldnt contributions agesold pennyplane experimenters After flight what whole business about various skills interact should never lose sight factand believe editors MA havent prove wonderful issue Roland Michaud Westwood NJ Likes Senior Telemaster would appreciate assistance wish build 40 60 size airplane requirements being very large wing will result very slow flight believe company Hobby Lobby makes kit Senior Telemaster about what ani looking Perhaps might know some alterna tive source have such plans yourself Robert J Ptau La Crescenta CA advised Mr Ptau stated subject appears excellent purpose no alternatives suggested cheaper source probably would found Worthwhile Book Although AMA member myself have access magazine month always enjoy columns very much particularly about FF especially FF scale difficult interesting now enjoyed particularly words about FF scale December 78 column snappy Land Vehicle developed 2 channel R C expertly designed featuring accurately die-cut Balsa precisely vacuum-formed parts Hardware detailed Plans Instructions brief summary should helpful interested scale am writing tell about truly helpful accurate book bought last Spring called Flying Improving Scale Model Airplanes have built scale FF models years collected pertinent magazine articlesbut first time book has enabled really finally understand have used make old scale models rubber gas really fly well first timeeven making better props understanding finally about CG location dihedral winding rub ber motors etcas well developing touch best trim old scale biplanes fly much better havent seen comments about book magazine articlesbut know experience its really what mod eler expert yet needs think based experience Im expert should least read itand tell readers helpful really either FF scale FF non-scale Its just another book like myself sup posed firstits best ever making kinds models fly best Bob Hamilton City Unknown multitude good books cheap simple sumptous expensivelike $100have men tioned various special columns magazine sorts offine books mostly real aircraft advertised places always library reference have lists would rewarding vestment reader would build library owna hobby itself great pleasure quiet evenings rainy days mood loose bonds everyday hassle book Bob refers published Model Airplane News have read Interested readers should drop line MAN editor Don Typond Kudoes Hempel enjoy magazine very much cause covers aspect Model Aviation Free Flight advocate years now devote spare time control line speed Rat Racing especially wish comment thank Mr Gene Hempel extraordinary speed column has supplied valuable advice pertaining type control line flying credit publication Bob Solomon PhD Brooklyn NY SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT August 1979 127 e jrEp STATES LOOK FOR MONdY SAVINGOFFER WHEN YOU BUY THE NEW STERLING SPACE SQUI kiJTLj j $2495 Length 24WIdth 7%EngIne 049_________________
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/08
Page Numbers: 4, 5, 125, 127
MORE FIRST PLACE WINNERS AT THE THE LEADER IN TITION - .LLERS MANUFACTURERS 1977 NATIONALS THAN THE OTHER MAJOR COMBINED IN FACT OVER THE PAST 10 YEARS MORE NATIONALS WINNERS HAVE REV-UP PROPS THAN ANY 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 73 3/a 4119 833%45e 129 8%77/i139 94566% 77%139 104567149 106W5 swe149 106EW159 114677% 7%7%8159 116EW169 11%67169 126179 125W179 1356239 1456279 1556349 164%6449 1756599 1856699 W WIDE BLADE EW EXTRA VOIDE SERIES 400 B FOR SPEED NG ADVANCED DESIGN ND 1 IN PYLON RACING LEADING SPEED RECORD HOLDER GP ALL TIMES Ac PYLON RAcING DIAPITCHPRICE S3%4129 756149 75% eN149 8%6% 6% 7 7%7%189 977%7%189 CONTROL LINE SPEED & RAcING DIAPITCHPRICE 4%6%7129 4%55%129 6788%149 77%1G%11169 889189 89N 9%N189 91213229 NNARROW USED Xetters theJditer letters will carefully considered general interest used Send Model Aviation 815 15th St NW Washington DC 20005 MODEL AVIATION MID-MONTH NEWS SULLEOIN OF PNE ACADAY OF MODEL AONAUTIS Division Nsiona1 Aeronautic ASSociation hit Ti VERNING DODY FOR MODEL AVIATION IN AMERICA Oneehar t9O PERSONNEL OF THE ACADEMY COMPLETES WITH APPOI ATMENT VICE PRESIDENTS AND COMMITTEE MEM8ERS CORTEGE ASARE WORKING ON 41 REGULATIONS Thafcflo,nct flvadef tas icin i~itadthrnogh ___________________________tic ppohntaent stceprcsidate cii iostttcec Ce deli2. seeten Ciatest Bias-i iiadsc1 neted h ifhen *eedasy tion nfl Pihhhihd hO Mote iVIATTit itt J,hy V anithar page cptte hiet icr atir 5 tie iiien.i slit eaephtii reinhaihin log sihi ha fd e,d ii fet teotaha tint 8th Atadeec ti ass, cii iffitta cidet cttnih ecititty 1 United teedere aa fihtnefl silt eppos heenitty choked sine Stat fir hiol Irish P icrihi Chahiegi tiard has iaiietd ii eani eaher it. iishisiaoa opioioi sidet WasherehOp , tie iipheis 850 adhiere teetiers cii thohe ii hac ice, sxfrseesdto t sate. sit f its. nine don hi pct sine eicttc ei Oeedhoantene aid she, repree,t nrc lsg tee ahedef ire fieti Masthead Dec 1940 edition AMAs membership publication indicates long heritage AMAs current magazine history goes back AMAs beginning 1936Hall Famer Frank Zaic produced first issue June year Way announcement nostalgia event free flight champs beheld San Valeers Club went digging old plans box look what found suppose guys AMA head quarters maintain file past issues ModelAviation busi ness doubt spend much time looking back Ive included copy December 1940 issue found issue actually eight pages Ive included cover center fold since interesting thought would get kick out reading list names personnel Academy Its like reading whos model aviation Next year list will 40 years old Put Together sometimes wonder younger gen eration has brought up proportional Radio-Control accepted part recreational life get thrill out men grandfather generation experience am 64 years old have model building flying over period 53 years modeling free-flight until recently young used lie back grass backyard Ohio watch turkey buzzards catch thermal spiral upward hardly ever moving wing climbing great heights always fascinated see climb no apparent effort Little did know some day would build bird would accomplish same feat command Radio-control unheard-of time Now fly eight foot soaring bird off Jim Adams cliffs above ocean north Dana Whiting IN Point California watch soar spiral dive whim rises strong up-draft several hundred feet altitude am reminded turkey buz zards soaring blue Ohio sky Another great thrilling experience soaring birds happened beach north Ventura California day sitting park bench crest hill above beach large pelican came soaring close could have touched wing-tip looked straight eye seemed say invading domain Right decided would design build own soaring bird bird has now flying quite some time several severe crackups now beautiful efficient ever having improved 4 Model Aviation rebuilding time launch bird get thrill immediately starts its climb blue John W Luxon San Clemente CA Duster Eater Worded Him Just finished reading article about Dust Eater June issue Its great idea balsa dust however am too sure being used resin other highly flammable chemicals constant arcing motorbrushes might ignite fumes Maybe am wrong about hope someone will check get next issue Hank Roncarti Waterbury CT Dust Eater intended use Sanding Dust Only fans suggested type Ive checked used brushless motors designedfor use areas containing flammable vapors Dust Eater might filter some overspray mists air can nothing toward removing toxic vapors air movement printing area would probably insure plenty dirt paint scheme also Play safe use good canister mask designed remove both vapors mists spraying paint applying resin Ed Haury Rainy Day Texas Its raining cold last few days its back den flying cant get time indoor boys 4050 seconds long time dodge light Fox Combat Special 1978 Nationals Wins Slow Combat Open 1-Dick Stubblefield Fox 2-Larry Driscoll Fox 3-Geo Cleveland Fox Fast Combat Jr 1-Tom Flu ker 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 pot MANUFACTURING CO 6306 TOWION AVE POAT 6Mm ARK 73501 P63t4E 6014*1104 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 LOGICTROLS 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 3565 $ 3300 Stovall St 499 Irving TX 75061 Logictrol August 1979 5 ATTENTION Control Line Flyers Fox Cares About Continued page 125 B Obtain least 10 lbs pull highstart C Lower flaps ling edge D Throw hard nose up 300 450 get controls quickly correct turn too nose-high attitude Remember Invader flies faster sailpianes Keep speed up As launch progresses return stab trim neutral Begin hold slight up stab towards top launch until ready release Winch Launch Set stab rudder neutral Keep up speed B Lower flaps eload winch stand switch throw hard nose up 300 being careful lose balance Immediately start pulsing winch keep speed rela tively high until familiar launch/stall characteristics Dont try fantastic launches until get some practice first few flights used get familiar bird Fly straight level flaps launch position neutral stab trim feel out turns stalls Land flaps same position Flap Settings Launchdown trating trackingneutral Thermalingdown flap tight circle Let-down altitudefull flaps spoilers dive straight spiral 300 450 nose-down Landingwindy neutral Calm Trim LaunchHigh-start down Winch neutral Thermalingup required Penetratingslight down Landingneutral sailplane designed cover area Use way Dont park float unless known no lift around floating dynamic soaring order crank up trim determined experience fly gently few control movements possible thermaling keep turns flat possible again move controls needed nose tends drop tight turns requires up trim possibly some outside rudder Keep speed fairly high unless super lift up trim can help speed distance 8 oz 24 oz ballast required depending condi tions Eight oz ballast hardly affects sink rate sometimes used duration flights landing will skid landed flat however slight dork will nail spot throw dirt over top will stop Letters Editor continued page 5 fixtures floor lamps everything goes right can wind have Midwest winder mounted suction cup vise launch retrieve leaving chair old mans flying.. Wouldnt fun have contest winner contestant 1 minute flights during shindig everybody flys winds etc dont need timers need counters L F Randolph Dallas TX Sanity Pylon Sanity Racing nice article have concluded rules making procedure too democratic fellow Kilsdonk comes U/C speed completely undoes what lot us have doing pylon has com pletely different frame reference trying turn fun event specialist event won machine shop Unfortunately history AMA events net result shall use own WILLI rules continue have fun Frank B Baker Madison WI As know afamiliarprob tern No matter what ideals attach founding new eventbeginners fun etctechnical aspects attendant skill levels remorsely escalate nature competition note group clubs intends hang onto own special-event rules have effec tive attracting new pylon fliers Nor can blame Big John doing what comes naturally food thought.. Export Messerschmitt January issue Model Aviation free flight column page 61 published picture Bill Noonan Messerschmitt 20B stated plan published MA Although have subscription 1979 issues have yet received issue giving further details plan should glad could let know will available reason later year will holding rubber scale contest England probably Nationals would seem fine example such contest However time getting bit short way could let have copy plan quickly would grateful knowing much will cost cannot send money stage would gladly hearing what worth would mention am Editor SMAE NEWS Needless say think maga zine excellentit far superior anyAugust 1979 125 PRESENTING THE OCTURA F MOTOR MOUNT Almost quickly can say Swift Switch CHANGE FROM 60 TO 45 ENGINE OR VICE VERSA WITHOUT REMOVING THE ENTIRE MOUNT FROM HULL THE INSERT ON WHICH ENGINE IS MOUNTED! Featur d minimum parts Strong light extruded aluminum onepiece base onepiece insert 5 wide Interchanges Octura 556 5-60 Motor Mounts Ideally suited deep vee hulls Insert deep enough accomodate 65 engines Price $1550 per assembly md insert Additional inserts $550 sa Inserts sized drilled tapped popular marine engines $750 ea Order directly Only available local hobby dealer add 10% poatage Illinois residents add additional 5/ sales tao Send 5OZ catalOg OCTURA MODELS INC price list Celebrating 25th year 7351 N Hamlin Ave ie IL 60076 OCT I MODEL MARINE SUPPLIES SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT thing have Country consider worth sub scribing regular basis David Parker Kent England sake international relations courtesy fellow editor MA sent advance print M20 plan Mr Parkerof course said such nice things too Dont get ideas cant cope requestsforadvanceprints can always say afellow editor dont count that.. Color Him Happy Just few words tell much enjoy MA May issue truly superb other model magazines good feel MA best lot color spread Magical Kingdom quality way well justifies added expense graphics whole magazine beautifulmy con gratulations art director Im involved various phases model building enjoy reading about guy bombs around hot pattern ship may interested pennyplane certainly should ac knowledge likely wouldnt contributions agesold pennyplane experimenters After flight what whole business about various skills interact should never lose sight factand believe editors MA havent prove wonderful issue Roland Michaud Westwood NJ Likes Senior Telemaster would appreciate assistance wish build 40 60 size airplane requirements being very large wing will result very slow flight believe company Hobby Lobby makes kit Senior Telemaster about what ani looking Perhaps might know some alterna tive source have such plans yourself Robert J Ptau La Crescenta CA advised Mr Ptau stated subject appears excellent purpose no alternatives suggested cheaper source probably would found Worthwhile Book Although AMA member myself have access magazine month always enjoy columns very much particularly about FF especially FF scale difficult interesting now enjoyed particularly words about FF scale December 78 column snappy Land Vehicle developed 2 channel R C expertly designed featuring accurately die-cut Balsa precisely vacuum-formed parts Hardware detailed Plans Instructions brief summary should helpful interested scale am writing tell about truly helpful accurate book bought last Spring called Flying Improving Scale Model Airplanes have built scale FF models years collected pertinent magazine articlesbut first time book has enabled really finally understand have used make old scale models rubber gas really fly well first timeeven making better props understanding finally about CG location dihedral winding rub ber motors etcas well developing touch best trim old scale biplanes fly much better havent seen comments about book magazine articlesbut know experience its really what mod eler expert yet needs think based experience Im expert should least read itand tell readers helpful really either FF scale FF non-scale Its just another book like myself sup posed firstits best ever making kinds models fly best Bob Hamilton City Unknown multitude good books cheap simple sumptous expensivelike $100have men tioned various special columns magazine sorts offine books mostly real aircraft advertised places always library reference have lists would rewarding vestment reader would build library owna hobby itself great pleasure quiet evenings rainy days mood loose bonds everyday hassle book Bob refers published Model Airplane News have read Interested readers should drop line MAN editor Don Typond Kudoes Hempel enjoy magazine very much cause covers aspect Model Aviation Free Flight advocate years now devote spare time control line speed Rat Racing especially wish comment thank Mr Gene Hempel extraordinary speed column has supplied valuable advice pertaining type control line flying credit publication Bob Solomon PhD Brooklyn NY SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT August 1979 127 e jrEp STATES LOOK FOR MONdY SAVINGOFFER WHEN YOU BUY THE NEW STERLING SPACE SQUI kiJTLj j $2495 Length 24WIdth 7%EngIne 049_________________
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/08
Page Numbers: 4, 5, 125, 127
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iipheis 850 adhiere teetiers cii thohe ii hac ice, sxfrseesdto t sate. sit f its. nine don hi pct sine eicttc ei Oeedhoantene aid she, repree,t nrc lsg tee ahedef ire fieti Masthead Dec 1940 edition AMAs membership publication indicates long heritage AMAs current magazine history goes back AMAs beginning 1936Hall Famer Frank Zaic produced first issue June year Way announcement nostalgia event free flight champs beheld San Valeers Club went digging old plans box look what found suppose guys AMA head quarters maintain file past issues ModelAviation busi ness doubt spend much time looking back Ive included copy December 1940 issue found issue actually eight pages Ive included cover center fold since interesting thought would get kick out reading list names personnel Academy Its like reading whos model aviation Next year list will 40 years old Put Together sometimes wonder younger gen eration has brought up proportional Radio-Control accepted part recreational life get thrill out men grandfather generation experience am 64 years old have model building flying over period 53 years modeling free-flight until recently young used lie back grass backyard Ohio watch turkey buzzards catch thermal spiral upward hardly ever moving wing climbing great heights always fascinated see climb no apparent effort Little did know some day would build bird would accomplish same feat command Radio-control unheard-of time Now fly eight foot soaring bird off Jim Adams cliffs above ocean north Dana Whiting IN Point California watch soar spiral dive whim rises strong up-draft several hundred feet altitude am reminded turkey buz zards soaring blue Ohio sky Another great thrilling experience soaring birds happened beach north Ventura California day sitting park bench crest hill above beach large pelican came soaring close could have touched wing-tip looked straight eye seemed say invading domain Right decided would design build own soaring bird bird has now flying quite some time several severe crackups now beautiful efficient ever having improved 4 Model Aviation rebuilding time launch bird get thrill immediately starts its climb blue John W Luxon San Clemente CA Duster Eater Worded Him Just finished reading article about Dust Eater June issue Its great idea balsa dust however am too sure being used resin other highly flammable chemicals constant arcing motorbrushes might ignite fumes Maybe am wrong about hope someone will check get next issue Hank Roncarti Waterbury CT Dust Eater intended use Sanding Dust Only fans suggested type Ive checked used brushless motors designedfor use areas containing flammable vapors Dust Eater might filter some overspray mists air can nothing toward removing toxic vapors air movement printing area would probably insure plenty dirt paint scheme also Play safe use good canister mask designed remove both vapors mists spraying paint applying resin Ed Haury Rainy Day Texas Its raining cold last few days its back den flying cant get time indoor boys 4050 seconds long time dodge light Fox Combat Special 1978 Nationals Wins Slow Combat Open 1-Dick Stubblefield Fox 2-Larry Driscoll Fox 3-Geo Cleveland Fox Fast Combat Jr 1-Tom Flu ker 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 pot MANUFACTURING CO 6306 TOWION AVE POAT 6Mm ARK 73501 P63t4E 6014*1104 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 LOGICTROLS 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 3565 $ 3300 Stovall St 499 Irving TX 75061 Logictrol August 1979 5 ATTENTION Control Line Flyers Fox Cares About Continued page 125 B Obtain least 10 lbs pull highstart C Lower flaps ling edge D Throw hard nose up 300 450 get controls quickly correct turn too nose-high attitude Remember Invader flies faster sailpianes Keep speed up As launch progresses return stab trim neutral Begin hold slight up stab towards top launch until ready release Winch Launch Set stab rudder neutral Keep up speed B Lower flaps eload winch stand switch throw hard nose up 300 being careful lose balance Immediately start pulsing winch keep speed rela tively high until familiar launch/stall characteristics Dont try fantastic launches until get some practice first few flights used get familiar bird Fly straight level flaps launch position neutral stab trim feel out turns stalls Land flaps same position Flap Settings Launchdown trating trackingneutral Thermalingdown flap tight circle Let-down altitudefull flaps spoilers dive straight spiral 300 450 nose-down Landingwindy neutral Calm Trim LaunchHigh-start down Winch neutral Thermalingup required Penetratingslight down Landingneutral sailplane designed cover area Use way Dont park float unless known no lift around floating dynamic soaring order crank up trim determined experience fly gently few control movements possible thermaling keep turns flat possible again move controls needed nose tends drop tight turns requires up trim possibly some outside rudder Keep speed fairly high unless super lift up trim can help speed distance 8 oz 24 oz ballast required depending condi tions Eight oz ballast hardly affects sink rate sometimes used duration flights landing will skid landed flat however slight dork will nail spot throw dirt over top will stop Letters Editor continued page 5 fixtures floor lamps everything goes right can wind have Midwest winder mounted suction cup vise launch retrieve leaving chair old mans flying.. Wouldnt fun have contest winner contestant 1 minute flights during shindig everybody flys winds etc dont need timers need counters L F Randolph Dallas TX Sanity Pylon Sanity Racing nice article have concluded rules making procedure too democratic fellow Kilsdonk comes U/C speed completely undoes what lot us have doing pylon has com pletely different frame reference trying turn fun event specialist event won machine shop Unfortunately history AMA events net result shall use own WILLI rules continue have fun Frank B Baker Madison WI As know afamiliarprob tern No matter what ideals attach founding new eventbeginners fun etctechnical aspects attendant skill levels remorsely escalate nature competition note group clubs intends hang onto own special-event rules have effec tive attracting new pylon fliers Nor can blame Big John doing what comes naturally food thought.. Export Messerschmitt January issue Model Aviation free flight column page 61 published picture Bill Noonan Messerschmitt 20B stated plan published MA Although have subscription 1979 issues have yet received issue giving further details plan should glad could let know will available reason later year will holding rubber scale contest England probably Nationals would seem fine example such contest However time getting bit short way could let have copy plan quickly would grateful knowing much will cost cannot send money stage would gladly hearing what worth would mention am Editor SMAE NEWS Needless say think maga zine excellentit far superior anyAugust 1979 125 PRESENTING THE OCTURA F MOTOR MOUNT Almost quickly can say Swift Switch CHANGE FROM 60 TO 45 ENGINE OR VICE VERSA WITHOUT REMOVING THE ENTIRE MOUNT FROM HULL THE INSERT ON WHICH ENGINE IS MOUNTED! Featur d minimum parts Strong light extruded aluminum onepiece base onepiece insert 5 wide Interchanges Octura 556 5-60 Motor Mounts Ideally suited deep vee hulls Insert deep enough accomodate 65 engines Price $1550 per assembly md insert Additional inserts $550 sa Inserts sized drilled tapped popular marine engines $750 ea Order directly Only available local hobby dealer add 10% poatage Illinois residents add additional 5/ sales tao Send 5OZ catalOg OCTURA MODELS INC price list Celebrating 25th year 7351 N Hamlin Ave ie IL 60076 OCT I MODEL MARINE SUPPLIES SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT thing have Country consider worth sub scribing regular basis David Parker Kent England sake international relations courtesy fellow editor MA sent advance print M20 plan Mr Parkerof course said such nice things too Dont get ideas cant cope requestsforadvanceprints can always say afellow editor dont count that.. Color Him Happy Just few words tell much enjoy MA May issue truly superb other model magazines good feel MA best lot color spread Magical Kingdom quality way well justifies added expense graphics whole magazine beautifulmy con gratulations art director Im involved various phases model building enjoy reading about guy bombs around hot pattern ship may interested pennyplane certainly should ac knowledge likely wouldnt contributions agesold pennyplane experimenters After flight what whole business about various skills interact should never lose sight factand believe editors MA havent prove wonderful issue Roland Michaud Westwood NJ Likes Senior Telemaster would appreciate assistance wish build 40 60 size airplane requirements being very large wing will result very slow flight believe company Hobby Lobby makes kit Senior Telemaster about what ani looking Perhaps might know some alterna tive source have such plans yourself Robert J Ptau La Crescenta CA advised Mr Ptau stated subject appears excellent purpose no alternatives suggested cheaper source probably would found Worthwhile Book Although AMA member myself have access magazine month always enjoy columns very much particularly about FF especially FF scale difficult interesting now enjoyed particularly words about FF scale December 78 column snappy Land Vehicle developed 2 channel R C expertly designed featuring accurately die-cut Balsa precisely vacuum-formed parts Hardware detailed Plans Instructions brief summary should helpful interested scale am writing tell about truly helpful accurate book bought last Spring called Flying Improving Scale Model Airplanes have built scale FF models years collected pertinent magazine articlesbut first time book has enabled really finally understand have used make old scale models rubber gas really fly well first timeeven making better props understanding finally about CG location dihedral winding rub ber motors etcas well developing touch best trim old scale biplanes fly much better havent seen comments about book magazine articlesbut know experience its really what mod eler expert yet needs think based experience Im expert should least read itand tell readers helpful really either FF scale FF non-scale Its just another book like myself sup posed firstits best ever making kinds models fly best Bob Hamilton City Unknown multitude good books cheap simple sumptous expensivelike $100have men tioned various special columns magazine sorts offine books mostly real aircraft advertised places always library reference have lists would rewarding vestment reader would build library owna hobby itself great pleasure quiet evenings rainy days mood loose bonds everyday hassle book Bob refers published Model Airplane News have read Interested readers should drop line MAN editor Don Typond Kudoes Hempel enjoy magazine very much cause covers aspect Model Aviation Free Flight advocate years now devote spare time control line speed Rat Racing especially wish comment thank Mr Gene Hempel extraordinary speed column has supplied valuable advice pertaining type control line flying credit publication Bob Solomon PhD Brooklyn NY SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT August 1979 127 e jrEp STATES LOOK FOR MONdY SAVINGOFFER WHEN YOU BUY THE NEW STERLING SPACE SQUI kiJTLj j $2495 Length 24WIdth 7%EngIne 049_________________