RADIO CONTROL AEROBATICS IF YOU FLY RC Precision Aerobatics Pattern sooner later someone will ask can stand practicing stuff time Dont get bored have never heard Pattern flier say yes question Ive never met questioner understood believed said no Non-Precision Aerobatics fliers dont know what motivates interests us Ive tried convince sport fliers participation Precision Aerobatics flying makes fliers better ones persuaded try have agreed did make better fliers tried competitive Precision Aerobatics flying competition has no lure Nevertheless performing Precision Aerobatics caused fliers pay attention little things sport flying made better fliers enjoyed sport flying Club clinics have successful way spread word Precision Aerobatics flying high percentage fliers 1/3 attend Precision Aerobatics clinic will hang long time clinic needs tell fliers what look fliers can look things own fundamental pieces maneuvers should emphasized maneuvers can represented complete partial lines loops rolls spins Novice maneuver schedule can used show sport fliers break maneuvers down components work improving components put back together good-looking maneuvers Simple things like performing Straight Flight Out nothing long line can interesting sport flier understands what supposed done others similar ability around try never tire seeing look fliers face gets hang starts enjoying Precision Aerobatics flying I got telephone call Vein Koester National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics NSRCA vice president district IV Indiana Kentucky Michigan Ohio West Virginia turns out Vein also heads Precision Model Products 14423 Hix Street Livonia MI 48154 Tel 313 464-8594 Vein told about some new wheels marketing called ProMags talked about wheel problems claimed ProMags solved offered send pair evaluate Wheels wheels right long shot want heavy wheels wheels must replaced dozen flights Probably want tires must glued hub tough replace Probably pair ProMags arrived very nice Vein will tell about Promags designed intention producing finest mag wheel marketbar started wheel first made tire retention top priority solution Riblock tire retention system has three main components first component rib machined hub between two outer flanges wheel locks groove cut center tire second component relatively low-profile sidewall design reduces flexing action tire under side loads third component involves rubber itself stretched significant amount over generously-sized flanges hub wheel CNC-machined 6061 T-6 solid barstock features true five-spoke classic mag wheel design instead series holes drilled around center high-stress areas radiused additional strength center hub recessed keep wheel collar inside rim center hub sized fit Lite Flights aluminum C-clip axles Selecting foam rubber quite ajnh involved significant amount time research priorities rubber September 1994 57 Floridas Greg Grigsby tightens wing bolts Fresh Aire noted models multicolored paint schemes Bill Cunningham legs have never seen model magazine scribes Mike Dunphy 1992 Nats AMA District Vice President Don Krafft assists son Robert 1993 Nats held Lawrenceville Illinois centered around light weight flat-spot resistance durability particularly asphalt concrete What finally boiled down compromise kind like perfect Pattern model bottom line tires going provide excellent groundhandling characteristics better wear factors significantly better flat-spot resistance slight weight penalty pair 225-inch ProMags weighs 1/2 ounce Dave Browns same size isnt too considering appearance performance benefits original prototypes fieldtested during 1993 flying season 9/2-pound 120-size taildragger two eight-pound 60-size trike-geared Pattern models incident wheels look very nice can actually make look better have condensed Veins letter complete text describes make wheels look like chrome using Semichinome aluminum polish motorcycle shop Like quality products cant expect ProMag wheels inexpensive pair retails $2995 single $1599 Replacement rubber tires $499 havent done extensive testing ProMags yet real test will stand up granite aggregate asphalt have club runway eats up puny tires have chance brutalize ProMags runway Ill make report rely clubs send newsletters periodically share items general interest Such item published newsletter Crestview Model Aviators Crestview Florida Editor Jim Giffard routinely denigrates editing abilities turns out fine newsletter 1 Seen field Technical Expert arrives field early spends 45 minutes assembling model rebuilds engine owns four tachometers two expanded scale voltmeters RC Expert makes repairs plastic electrical tape re-epoxies fuelsoaked firewall week outspoken authority RC problem owns RC gear has least three previous owners does talking RC gatherings nothing less powerful 60 will haul crates air hes flying old-timers head cars Experienced Novice designs builds beautiful models knows airfoil used since 1926 still hasnt learned fly since attempt 17 years ago Family Man always brings two children field often brings dog toys children run uncontrollably after often outfiown number-one son using model radio Thanks Jim Anybody see anyone recognize list N-PAC coming soon hope see bunch 4September 1994 59 Tony Stiliman fuels Malibu CDed two Nats F3A Team Selection Finals 1993 F3A US Team Manager TRU-TURN now offers very finest versatile light weight PROP HUBS turned solid barstock inside out true running hub new hub will mount motor standard TRU-TURN adapter kit big bird multi-bolt applications TRU-TURN has covered Made n u S TRU-TURN also has PROP NUT will fit motor precision PROP NUTS come engine thread sizes two different shapes available stock Ask hobby dealer name PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Romeo Manufacturing Inc QUALITY VERSATILITY GREAT LOOKS SAFETY PO Box 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713 / 943-1867
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/09
Page Numbers: 57, 59
RADIO CONTROL AEROBATICS IF YOU FLY RC Precision Aerobatics Pattern sooner later someone will ask can stand practicing stuff time Dont get bored have never heard Pattern flier say yes question Ive never met questioner understood believed said no Non-Precision Aerobatics fliers dont know what motivates interests us Ive tried convince sport fliers participation Precision Aerobatics flying makes fliers better ones persuaded try have agreed did make better fliers tried competitive Precision Aerobatics flying competition has no lure Nevertheless performing Precision Aerobatics caused fliers pay attention little things sport flying made better fliers enjoyed sport flying Club clinics have successful way spread word Precision Aerobatics flying high percentage fliers 1/3 attend Precision Aerobatics clinic will hang long time clinic needs tell fliers what look fliers can look things own fundamental pieces maneuvers should emphasized maneuvers can represented complete partial lines loops rolls spins Novice maneuver schedule can used show sport fliers break maneuvers down components work improving components put back together good-looking maneuvers Simple things like performing Straight Flight Out nothing long line can interesting sport flier understands what supposed done others similar ability around try never tire seeing look fliers face gets hang starts enjoying Precision Aerobatics flying I got telephone call Vein Koester National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics NSRCA vice president district IV Indiana Kentucky Michigan Ohio West Virginia turns out Vein also heads Precision Model Products 14423 Hix Street Livonia MI 48154 Tel 313 464-8594 Vein told about some new wheels marketing called ProMags talked about wheel problems claimed ProMags solved offered send pair evaluate Wheels wheels right long shot want heavy wheels wheels must replaced dozen flights Probably want tires must glued hub tough replace Probably pair ProMags arrived very nice Vein will tell about Promags designed intention producing finest mag wheel marketbar started wheel first made tire retention top priority solution Riblock tire retention system has three main components first component rib machined hub between two outer flanges wheel locks groove cut center tire second component relatively low-profile sidewall design reduces flexing action tire under side loads third component involves rubber itself stretched significant amount over generously-sized flanges hub wheel CNC-machined 6061 T-6 solid barstock features true five-spoke classic mag wheel design instead series holes drilled around center high-stress areas radiused additional strength center hub recessed keep wheel collar inside rim center hub sized fit Lite Flights aluminum C-clip axles Selecting foam rubber quite ajnh involved significant amount time research priorities rubber September 1994 57 Floridas Greg Grigsby tightens wing bolts Fresh Aire noted models multicolored paint schemes Bill Cunningham legs have never seen model magazine scribes Mike Dunphy 1992 Nats AMA District Vice President Don Krafft assists son Robert 1993 Nats held Lawrenceville Illinois centered around light weight flat-spot resistance durability particularly asphalt concrete What finally boiled down compromise kind like perfect Pattern model bottom line tires going provide excellent groundhandling characteristics better wear factors significantly better flat-spot resistance slight weight penalty pair 225-inch ProMags weighs 1/2 ounce Dave Browns same size isnt too considering appearance performance benefits original prototypes fieldtested during 1993 flying season 9/2-pound 120-size taildragger two eight-pound 60-size trike-geared Pattern models incident wheels look very nice can actually make look better have condensed Veins letter complete text describes make wheels look like chrome using Semichinome aluminum polish motorcycle shop Like quality products cant expect ProMag wheels inexpensive pair retails $2995 single $1599 Replacement rubber tires $499 havent done extensive testing ProMags yet real test will stand up granite aggregate asphalt have club runway eats up puny tires have chance brutalize ProMags runway Ill make report rely clubs send newsletters periodically share items general interest Such item published newsletter Crestview Model Aviators Crestview Florida Editor Jim Giffard routinely denigrates editing abilities turns out fine newsletter 1 Seen field Technical Expert arrives field early spends 45 minutes assembling model rebuilds engine owns four tachometers two expanded scale voltmeters RC Expert makes repairs plastic electrical tape re-epoxies fuelsoaked firewall week outspoken authority RC problem owns RC gear has least three previous owners does talking RC gatherings nothing less powerful 60 will haul crates air hes flying old-timers head cars Experienced Novice designs builds beautiful models knows airfoil used since 1926 still hasnt learned fly since attempt 17 years ago Family Man always brings two children field often brings dog toys children run uncontrollably after often outfiown number-one son using model radio Thanks Jim Anybody see anyone recognize list N-PAC coming soon hope see bunch 4September 1994 59 Tony Stiliman fuels Malibu CDed two Nats F3A Team Selection Finals 1993 F3A US Team Manager TRU-TURN now offers very finest versatile light weight PROP HUBS turned solid barstock inside out true running hub new hub will mount motor standard TRU-TURN adapter kit big bird multi-bolt applications TRU-TURN has covered Made n u S TRU-TURN also has PROP NUT will fit motor precision PROP NUTS come engine thread sizes two different shapes available stock Ask hobby dealer name PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Romeo Manufacturing Inc QUALITY VERSATILITY GREAT LOOKS SAFETY PO Box 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713 / 943-1867