RADIO CONTROL AEROBATICS LET ME CORRECT couple errors discovered Tournament Champions coverage March issue caption picture involving Steve Stricker read Steve Stricker interviewed Extra 300S Kit Ohio R/C Geoff Combs Yes Extra 300S picture produced Geoff Combs Geoff s company AeroSport Products 91066 Miliford Drive Pickerington OH 43147 Tel [614] 837-7058 Sorry about brain fade wrote caption way matrix TOG shows Cohn Campbell flew Geoff Combs Extra 300S should noted wasnt Geoff s wing design airplane exploded during vertical down snap rolls early competition Let also correct error regarding TOG matrix 35% Extra 260 airplane Jason Shulman flew sixth place designed Brad Shepherd Victoria TX Bob Godfrey built Ricky Knopif Austin TX under name Precision Model Products Jason also two extra 260 models Bob Godfrey did fly TOG Im sony about mixup designer builder Jasons TOG aircraft intentional published information copied several model-processing documents TOG possibilities what caused error dont know just unfortunate mistake made print try give proper credit whether know person understand Brad Ricky s frustration would feel same way important thing admit error give proper credit timely fashion possible F3A World Championships will held near Kasaoka-City Japannot far site recent earthquake reports read newspaper buildings transportation sources surrounding area sustained damage Lets hope things back near normal August World Championships Vic Koenig Johnson City TN sent great letter Im going quote parts thing people should never say never no way Hey didnt just say never RVP Someone will always prove wrong October 94 article springs mind because bemoans thought Ultra Sport piped has have running down side fuselage Thats because no way enclose Well dont mind changing few things can show very good flying example internally piped Ultra Sport 40 Ill try explain what done because will readily observe plane deviates quite bit stock Ultra Sport Ultra Sport wing good getsanywhere put no dihedral would make upper surface straight next gives some effective dihedral due wings thickness change root tip RVP Dave Brown retracts bulletproof enhance flight performance Youre right about installation being tough though fuselage has extended four inches beginning two inches behind trailing edge wing canopy discarded new turtle deck constructed enclose header pipe Macs silenced pipe have since gone Hatori because quieter turtle deck admittedly difficult task took time devise well two tries use Futaba Super 7 really helped allowed use flaperons cleaned out area just above wing servos throttle along receiver battery pack Rudder aileron just rear on/off switch can see fuse mounted close fuse sides engine exhaust dumps through 3/ brass tube enclosed balsa duct duct forces heated air around pipe routed away two servos no heat shielding yet Ive problems summer months heat engine OS 46 VR cylinder head exposed airstream flows over turtledeck Air hits side cylinder goes turtledeck cools header pipe turtledeck held two /s dowels rear two captive plastic screws front other alteration structure made making horizontal stab true wing instead /4 plank supported movement servos rearward well movement engine far forward mount possible plane balances original CG 68 Model Aviation TOC Debi Ellis dwarfed Geoff Combs Extra 3005 Extra produced AeroSport Products Vic Koenig Johnson City TN built modified Ultra Sport 40 enclosed headerlplpe Text has details Honeycomb canopy material available Aeroplan Inc 14850 NW 44th Ct Suite 252 Opa Locka FL 33054 will fly much slower standard Ultra Sport Im pleased plane Im making new 60-size Ultra Sport being written intend invert engine time though make delta main wing leading edge have straighter trailing edge Ill also put oversize tapered ailerons Thanks Vic included Vics letter because its good example what can done kit using some inventiveness initiative dont have stick kits plans use head However wouldnt suggest beginning RC builder/flier try something adventuresome technical assistance experienced person has some knowledge aerodynamics effects center mass CG movement Making fuselages longer increasing wing sweep can cause significant changes stability controllability airplane received letter Jay Crowley Lake Tapawingo FL January 1995 Model Aviation column mentioned some difficulties Pattern fliers encounter club fields mentioned some reasons may some Pattern fliers dont offer help attend meetings generally sociaiize other club members Perhaps friction arises difference skill levels pilots relatively tame maneuver Pattern pilot moves fast beginner cant follow youve novice like plow around circuit watching chance shoot landing practice loop try fly inverted hoping dont fly front somebodys $2500 airplane Giant Scale pilot hasnt flown six weeks want fly right middle field can see airplane resharpen skills Maybe flying time needs allocated speciai interests well general flying some clubs gliders Electrics beginners night novice level dont know its practicai partition zones skill levels some fields have helicopter area pad example Meanwhile ail keep flying because enjoy enjoy exchange ideas separated common interest As afterthought maybe could describe basic maneuvers required begin Pattern flyingwhats Cuban Eight can make trainer sport airplane Thanks Jay idea different skill levels tending separate fliers vaiid have five midair collisions RC flying career another Pattern flier After fifth decided Id enjoyed could take midairs would something about Only obby Full Line Model Airplanes Helicopters Boats Cars JAGUAR 4OIARF 40 51 SPORTS ALL TRIM PAINTED NO DECALS Wing Span 48 Length 40 Weight 48 IbA 57 lbs Items865A S13995 JAGUAR 40 ARF Wing Span 48 Length 40 Weight 48 lbs 57 IbA Item#865B$13995 PIPER CUB J-3/ARC 25-36 ALL WOOD CONST Wing Span 54 Length 36 Weight 35IbA Item#857-N$11495 PIPER CUB J-3/ARF 40 YELLOW ALL WOOD CONST Wing Span 67 Length 43 Weight 79 lbs Item#867$16995 SOPRANO-II/ARF 40-60 SPORTS 8 PATTERN ALL WATT CCNST AJ TRIM PAINTED NT TREAtS Wing Span 61 Length 48 Weight 48 lbs- 57 lbs ItemIR863 95 FIRE FLYARF 10-15 20 GLOW INTHE DARK AFTER SUNSET Wing Span 40 Length 34 7 Weigh 22 lbs 24 lbs Item #940 $9495 SKY BABY-S/ ARF 25-35 2C TRAINER Wing Span 51 5 Length 36 Weight 3 3 lbs Item#852$9995 DEALERS AND DISTRIBUTORS INQUIRIES WELCOME OBRERLONLY 1400-2490544 INFORMATION 1-201460-0544 OUR FAX LINE 1-201460-4770 WE ACCEPT VISA EASTER CARD & DISCOVER CARDS PRiCES SUEJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTiCE STORE HOURS MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 10AM TO 7 PM FRIDAY lOAM TO 9PM SATURDAYS lOAM TO 4PM PACKAGING AND SHIPPING FEE 55 50 NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS ADD 6% SALES TAX US HOBBY INC 200 MOONACHIE AVE NOONACHIE NJ 07074 US HOBBY INC J June1995 69 1994 Senior Pattern Association Masters featured large group Jim Whitley-designed Daddy Rabbits Wi~ pan 515 ht 3 3 lbs Item#854 $9995 II noted weekend sport fliers flew morning avoid afternoon heat during summer However kept flying morning after weather cooled So started flying afternoon field isnt crowded sometimes downright lonely midairs went zero Ive lost touch lot club members problem also received letter Robert Afflerback Willingboro NJ just finished reading column January issue Model Aviation would like comment decrease participants Novice Sportsman classes stopped flying Pattern around 89 because politics halo factor got too much deal did continue fly model airplanes satisfied competitive edge racing cars least get finish line first win About middle 94 sevenyear-old son Richard decided would like learn fly started showing interest Pattern So weekend went local contest see what going decide wanted compete 95 contest also shocked small turnout especially Novice Sportsman classes could have contest themselves left now didnt have 13 fliers between got home pulled out contestant roster last contest club ran called couple fliers time looked like going go long way asked werent competing said forced out expense operating big airplanes asked didnt just fly 60-sized model said didnt feel 5IDY REPORT CARD ON HINGES After ten years everybody thinks schools out hinges Lets grade competition see needs classes HINE- What look farina CA hinge Experience no can match SIGs 10 years development use Hinge Correct thickness achieve balance between strength durability flexibility ease assembly No holes slots weaken hinge Special surface treatment secure grip facing comes off hinge will come out Facing Thin easy insert hinge Treated CA wicks across whole hinge wood Processed retard CA cure correct mistake just surface bonds ALL surface bonds MATERIALS THAT REALLY WORK- EVERY TIME FOR LONG TIME Dont depend luck depend SIG EASY HINGES first still best name CA hinges Hinges rather ordinary item critical life model Dont save buck hinges crash buy use SIG EASY SH-710 Pkg 24- 295 Materials Total Thickness SIG Easy Hinges HINGES confidence DB D GP B C F GB 0 ST Hinge ThicknessAAAABAB TearStrengthAAAABAB Surface TreatmentAFFFFFF D D n n L~IWSIIIIOLIJII -L..M. SlotsorHolesAAAAADD Glue Action WickingAABFFFF Delayed Cure Average Grade A 0 C BF C F CF CF D SIG MFG CO INC 401-7 So Front St Montezuma IA 50171 623-5154 70 Model Aviation ngland Build WUTI Mnd*la Full instructions notes plus WWI aeroplane hanger model puudoCopy Rotary engines even spin propat sd full color quality h rardatock Looks dogfight R Metal K & S Engineering offers widest selection metals hobby model craft use Illustrated 12 lengths brass round rectangular square tubing angles channels rod strip streamline shapes also offer aluminum copper tube music wire 4 x 10 inch sheet metal Send $100 complete metal wire tubing catalog K & S ENGINEERING West 59th Street ago IL 60638 Phone 312 586-8503 312 586-8556 could competitive against fourcycle [sic] professionally built airplanes So quit Now both know lower classes airplane can competitive practice enough pilotfeels hes disadvantage flying airplane has old saying around auto racing goes driver paints wheels orange wins next week half cars will have orange wheels pilot wins Sportsman four-cycle airplane next contest everyone will want fourcycle airplane What think going happen lower classes unlimited engines hit first years will neat because can put Super Tigre 2000 big airplane cheap enough what about YS OS start building engines big light expensive will filter down lower classes will push out people will turn Pattern class truly elite meet Thanks Robert First unlimited displacement rule hasnt passed yet think will have yet see what big two-stroke engine will able against four-stroke 120 possible four-stroke will still have advantage due superior torque engine Well probably see some trial airplanes engines like Webra 120 summer contestants get ready 1996 competition Itll interesting Frankly what scares rule change proposal would allow Novice class fliers fly airplane dont look forward having Novice-class flier show up big Cap 21 sporting chainsaw motor trying fly looking early/midmorning sun case youre looking Ill under car nce Iron-on Covering just spent hundreds maybe thousands dollars countless hours building latest hand-crafted masterpiece step left between flying field step everyone will look covering job Youve bought favorite covering plugged iron dont have Coverite Pocket Thermometer next step could bring disaster top covering manufacturers ongly recommend using tiny inexpensive incredibly accurate tool Place sole iron watch needle spin around dial stops irons true temperature Now simply adjust iron setting exact temperature recommended covering manufacturer achieve optimal covering results Coverites Pocket Thermometer takes guesswork out covering may mean difference between creating work art becoming target jokes Remember nothing funny about expensive ugly airplanes CEVERITE 420 BABYLON ROAD HORSHAM PENNSYLVANIA 19044 r Most Excitement Model Aviation Kit feature month Expires 5-31-95 $51 Terrific TrainerTM Beginners glider 71-in span 420 in2 20 oz preformed foamlbalsa wing balsa fuselage/tail complete info send us long SASE ~FLIGHT Send us ad orig receipt box end Ilabel receive $5 rebateFuture Flight 0 1995 TM i256 Prescoti Ave. Sunnyvaie CA 94089 408735-8260 voice/Fax E-rnaii KWING@AOLCOM Fox 35 Stunt number almost 50 years Over million sold Improvements available competition Stunt flyer consist Fox 35 Hemi Kit Which includes head button head clamp hard anodized rear cover Improves 2/4 cycle break adds RPM does stall difficult maneuvers #13500 Fox 35 Stunt #13520 Fox 35 Hemi Kit Best performance obtained Fox Superfuel #30105 FOX MANUFACTURING COMPANY 5305 TOWSON AVENUE SMITH ARKANSAS 72901 PHONE 501 646-1656 501 646-1757 June1995 73 FOX
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/06
Page Numbers: 68, 69, 70, 73
RADIO CONTROL AEROBATICS LET ME CORRECT couple errors discovered Tournament Champions coverage March issue caption picture involving Steve Stricker read Steve Stricker interviewed Extra 300S Kit Ohio R/C Geoff Combs Yes Extra 300S picture produced Geoff Combs Geoff s company AeroSport Products 91066 Miliford Drive Pickerington OH 43147 Tel [614] 837-7058 Sorry about brain fade wrote caption way matrix TOG shows Cohn Campbell flew Geoff Combs Extra 300S should noted wasnt Geoff s wing design airplane exploded during vertical down snap rolls early competition Let also correct error regarding TOG matrix 35% Extra 260 airplane Jason Shulman flew sixth place designed Brad Shepherd Victoria TX Bob Godfrey built Ricky Knopif Austin TX under name Precision Model Products Jason also two extra 260 models Bob Godfrey did fly TOG Im sony about mixup designer builder Jasons TOG aircraft intentional published information copied several model-processing documents TOG possibilities what caused error dont know just unfortunate mistake made print try give proper credit whether know person understand Brad Ricky s frustration would feel same way important thing admit error give proper credit timely fashion possible F3A World Championships will held near Kasaoka-City Japannot far site recent earthquake reports read newspaper buildings transportation sources surrounding area sustained damage Lets hope things back near normal August World Championships Vic Koenig Johnson City TN sent great letter Im going quote parts thing people should never say never no way Hey didnt just say never RVP Someone will always prove wrong October 94 article springs mind because bemoans thought Ultra Sport piped has have running down side fuselage Thats because no way enclose Well dont mind changing few things can show very good flying example internally piped Ultra Sport 40 Ill try explain what done because will readily observe plane deviates quite bit stock Ultra Sport Ultra Sport wing good getsanywhere put no dihedral would make upper surface straight next gives some effective dihedral due wings thickness change root tip RVP Dave Brown retracts bulletproof enhance flight performance Youre right about installation being tough though fuselage has extended four inches beginning two inches behind trailing edge wing canopy discarded new turtle deck constructed enclose header pipe Macs silenced pipe have since gone Hatori because quieter turtle deck admittedly difficult task took time devise well two tries use Futaba Super 7 really helped allowed use flaperons cleaned out area just above wing servos throttle along receiver battery pack Rudder aileron just rear on/off switch can see fuse mounted close fuse sides engine exhaust dumps through 3/ brass tube enclosed balsa duct duct forces heated air around pipe routed away two servos no heat shielding yet Ive problems summer months heat engine OS 46 VR cylinder head exposed airstream flows over turtledeck Air hits side cylinder goes turtledeck cools header pipe turtledeck held two /s dowels rear two captive plastic screws front other alteration structure made making horizontal stab true wing instead /4 plank supported movement servos rearward well movement engine far forward mount possible plane balances original CG 68 Model Aviation TOC Debi Ellis dwarfed Geoff Combs Extra 3005 Extra produced AeroSport Products Vic Koenig Johnson City TN built modified Ultra Sport 40 enclosed headerlplpe Text has details Honeycomb canopy material available Aeroplan Inc 14850 NW 44th Ct Suite 252 Opa Locka FL 33054 will fly much slower standard Ultra Sport Im pleased plane Im making new 60-size Ultra Sport being written intend invert engine time though make delta main wing leading edge have straighter trailing edge Ill also put oversize tapered ailerons Thanks Vic included Vics letter because its good example what can done kit using some inventiveness initiative dont have stick kits plans use head However wouldnt suggest beginning RC builder/flier try something adventuresome technical assistance experienced person has some knowledge aerodynamics effects center mass CG movement Making fuselages longer increasing wing sweep can cause significant changes stability controllability airplane received letter Jay Crowley Lake Tapawingo FL January 1995 Model Aviation column mentioned some difficulties Pattern fliers encounter club fields mentioned some reasons may some Pattern fliers dont offer help attend meetings generally sociaiize other club members Perhaps friction arises difference skill levels pilots relatively tame maneuver Pattern pilot moves fast beginner cant follow youve novice like plow around circuit watching chance shoot landing practice loop try fly inverted hoping dont fly front somebodys $2500 airplane Giant Scale pilot hasnt flown six weeks want fly right middle field can see airplane resharpen skills Maybe flying time needs allocated speciai interests well general flying some clubs gliders Electrics beginners night novice level dont know its practicai partition zones skill levels some fields have helicopter area pad example Meanwhile ail keep flying because enjoy enjoy exchange ideas separated common interest As afterthought maybe could describe basic maneuvers required begin Pattern flyingwhats Cuban Eight can make trainer sport airplane Thanks Jay idea different skill levels tending separate fliers vaiid have five midair collisions RC flying career another Pattern flier After fifth decided Id enjoyed could take midairs would something about Only obby Full Line Model Airplanes Helicopters Boats Cars JAGUAR 4OIARF 40 51 SPORTS ALL TRIM PAINTED NO DECALS Wing Span 48 Length 40 Weight 48 IbA 57 lbs Items865A S13995 JAGUAR 40 ARF Wing Span 48 Length 40 Weight 48 lbs 57 IbA Item#865B$13995 PIPER CUB J-3/ARC 25-36 ALL WOOD CONST Wing Span 54 Length 36 Weight 35IbA Item#857-N$11495 PIPER CUB J-3/ARF 40 YELLOW ALL WOOD CONST Wing Span 67 Length 43 Weight 79 lbs Item#867$16995 SOPRANO-II/ARF 40-60 SPORTS 8 PATTERN ALL WATT CCNST AJ TRIM PAINTED NT TREAtS Wing Span 61 Length 48 Weight 48 lbs- 57 lbs ItemIR863 95 FIRE FLYARF 10-15 20 GLOW INTHE DARK AFTER SUNSET Wing Span 40 Length 34 7 Weigh 22 lbs 24 lbs Item #940 $9495 SKY BABY-S/ ARF 25-35 2C TRAINER Wing Span 51 5 Length 36 Weight 3 3 lbs Item#852$9995 DEALERS AND DISTRIBUTORS INQUIRIES WELCOME OBRERLONLY 1400-2490544 INFORMATION 1-201460-0544 OUR FAX LINE 1-201460-4770 WE ACCEPT VISA EASTER CARD & DISCOVER CARDS PRiCES SUEJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTiCE STORE HOURS MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 10AM TO 7 PM FRIDAY lOAM TO 9PM SATURDAYS lOAM TO 4PM PACKAGING AND SHIPPING FEE 55 50 NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS ADD 6% SALES TAX US HOBBY INC 200 MOONACHIE AVE NOONACHIE NJ 07074 US HOBBY INC J June1995 69 1994 Senior Pattern Association Masters featured large group Jim Whitley-designed Daddy Rabbits Wi~ pan 515 ht 3 3 lbs Item#854 $9995 II noted weekend sport fliers flew morning avoid afternoon heat during summer However kept flying morning after weather cooled So started flying afternoon field isnt crowded sometimes downright lonely midairs went zero Ive lost touch lot club members problem also received letter Robert Afflerback Willingboro NJ just finished reading column January issue Model Aviation would like comment decrease participants Novice Sportsman classes stopped flying Pattern around 89 because politics halo factor got too much deal did continue fly model airplanes satisfied competitive edge racing cars least get finish line first win About middle 94 sevenyear-old son Richard decided would like learn fly started showing interest Pattern So weekend went local contest see what going decide wanted compete 95 contest also shocked small turnout especially Novice Sportsman classes could have contest themselves left now didnt have 13 fliers between got home pulled out contestant roster last contest club ran called couple fliers time looked like going go long way asked werent competing said forced out expense operating big airplanes asked didnt just fly 60-sized model said didnt feel 5IDY REPORT CARD ON HINGES After ten years everybody thinks schools out hinges Lets grade competition see needs classes HINE- What look farina CA hinge Experience no can match SIGs 10 years development use Hinge Correct thickness achieve balance between strength durability flexibility ease assembly No holes slots weaken hinge Special surface treatment secure grip facing comes off hinge will come out Facing Thin easy insert hinge Treated CA wicks across whole hinge wood Processed retard CA cure correct mistake just surface bonds ALL surface bonds MATERIALS THAT REALLY WORK- EVERY TIME FOR LONG TIME Dont depend luck depend SIG EASY HINGES first still best name CA hinges Hinges rather ordinary item critical life model Dont save buck hinges crash buy use SIG EASY SH-710 Pkg 24- 295 Materials Total Thickness SIG Easy Hinges HINGES confidence DB D GP B C F GB 0 ST Hinge ThicknessAAAABAB TearStrengthAAAABAB Surface TreatmentAFFFFFF D D n n L~IWSIIIIOLIJII -L..M. SlotsorHolesAAAAADD Glue Action WickingAABFFFF Delayed Cure Average Grade A 0 C BF C F CF CF D SIG MFG CO INC 401-7 So Front St Montezuma IA 50171 623-5154 70 Model Aviation ngland Build WUTI Mnd*la Full instructions notes plus WWI aeroplane hanger model puudoCopy Rotary engines even spin propat sd full color quality h rardatock Looks dogfight R Metal K & S Engineering offers widest selection metals hobby model craft use Illustrated 12 lengths brass round rectangular square tubing angles channels rod strip streamline shapes also offer aluminum copper tube music wire 4 x 10 inch sheet metal Send $100 complete metal wire tubing catalog K & S ENGINEERING West 59th Street ago IL 60638 Phone 312 586-8503 312 586-8556 could competitive against fourcycle [sic] professionally built airplanes So quit Now both know lower classes airplane can competitive practice enough pilotfeels hes disadvantage flying airplane has old saying around auto racing goes driver paints wheels orange wins next week half cars will have orange wheels pilot wins Sportsman four-cycle airplane next contest everyone will want fourcycle airplane What think going happen lower classes unlimited engines hit first years will neat because can put Super Tigre 2000 big airplane cheap enough what about YS OS start building engines big light expensive will filter down lower classes will push out people will turn Pattern class truly elite meet Thanks Robert First unlimited displacement rule hasnt passed yet think will have yet see what big two-stroke engine will able against four-stroke 120 possible four-stroke will still have advantage due superior torque engine Well probably see some trial airplanes engines like Webra 120 summer contestants get ready 1996 competition Itll interesting Frankly what scares rule change proposal would allow Novice class fliers fly airplane dont look forward having Novice-class flier show up big Cap 21 sporting chainsaw motor trying fly looking early/midmorning sun case youre looking Ill under car nce Iron-on Covering just spent hundreds maybe thousands dollars countless hours building latest hand-crafted masterpiece step left between flying field step everyone will look covering job Youve bought favorite covering plugged iron dont have Coverite Pocket Thermometer next step could bring disaster top covering manufacturers ongly recommend using tiny inexpensive incredibly accurate tool Place sole iron watch needle spin around dial stops irons true temperature Now simply adjust iron setting exact temperature recommended covering manufacturer achieve optimal covering results Coverites Pocket Thermometer takes guesswork out covering may mean difference between creating work art becoming target jokes Remember nothing funny about expensive ugly airplanes CEVERITE 420 BABYLON ROAD HORSHAM PENNSYLVANIA 19044 r Most Excitement Model Aviation Kit feature month Expires 5-31-95 $51 Terrific TrainerTM Beginners glider 71-in span 420 in2 20 oz preformed foamlbalsa wing balsa fuselage/tail complete info send us long SASE ~FLIGHT Send us ad orig receipt box end Ilabel receive $5 rebateFuture Flight 0 1995 TM i256 Prescoti Ave. Sunnyvaie CA 94089 408735-8260 voice/Fax E-rnaii KWING@AOLCOM Fox 35 Stunt number almost 50 years Over million sold Improvements available competition Stunt flyer consist Fox 35 Hemi Kit Which includes head button head clamp hard anodized rear cover Improves 2/4 cycle break adds RPM does stall difficult maneuvers #13500 Fox 35 Stunt #13520 Fox 35 Hemi Kit Best performance obtained Fox Superfuel #30105 FOX MANUFACTURING COMPANY 5305 TOWSON AVENUE SMITH ARKANSAS 72901 PHONE 501 646-1656 501 646-1757 June1995 73 FOX
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/06
Page Numbers: 68, 69, 70, 73
RADIO CONTROL AEROBATICS LET ME CORRECT couple errors discovered Tournament Champions coverage March issue caption picture involving Steve Stricker read Steve Stricker interviewed Extra 300S Kit Ohio R/C Geoff Combs Yes Extra 300S picture produced Geoff Combs Geoff s company AeroSport Products 91066 Miliford Drive Pickerington OH 43147 Tel [614] 837-7058 Sorry about brain fade wrote caption way matrix TOG shows Cohn Campbell flew Geoff Combs Extra 300S should noted wasnt Geoff s wing design airplane exploded during vertical down snap rolls early competition Let also correct error regarding TOG matrix 35% Extra 260 airplane Jason Shulman flew sixth place designed Brad Shepherd Victoria TX Bob Godfrey built Ricky Knopif Austin TX under name Precision Model Products Jason also two extra 260 models Bob Godfrey did fly TOG Im sony about mixup designer builder Jasons TOG aircraft intentional published information copied several model-processing documents TOG possibilities what caused error dont know just unfortunate mistake made print try give proper credit whether know person understand Brad Ricky s frustration would feel same way important thing admit error give proper credit timely fashion possible F3A World Championships will held near Kasaoka-City Japannot far site recent earthquake reports read newspaper buildings transportation sources surrounding area sustained damage Lets hope things back near normal August World Championships Vic Koenig Johnson City TN sent great letter Im going quote parts thing people should never say never no way Hey didnt just say never RVP Someone will always prove wrong October 94 article springs mind because bemoans thought Ultra Sport piped has have running down side fuselage Thats because no way enclose Well dont mind changing few things can show very good flying example internally piped Ultra Sport 40 Ill try explain what done because will readily observe plane deviates quite bit stock Ultra Sport Ultra Sport wing good getsanywhere put no dihedral would make upper surface straight next gives some effective dihedral due wings thickness change root tip RVP Dave Brown retracts bulletproof enhance flight performance Youre right about installation being tough though fuselage has extended four inches beginning two inches behind trailing edge wing canopy discarded new turtle deck constructed enclose header pipe Macs silenced pipe have since gone Hatori because quieter turtle deck admittedly difficult task took time devise well two tries use Futaba Super 7 really helped allowed use flaperons cleaned out area just above wing servos throttle along receiver battery pack Rudder aileron just rear on/off switch can see fuse mounted close fuse sides engine exhaust dumps through 3/ brass tube enclosed balsa duct duct forces heated air around pipe routed away two servos no heat shielding yet Ive problems summer months heat engine OS 46 VR cylinder head exposed airstream flows over turtledeck Air hits side cylinder goes turtledeck cools header pipe turtledeck held two /s dowels rear two captive plastic screws front other alteration structure made making horizontal stab true wing instead /4 plank supported movement servos rearward well movement engine far forward mount possible plane balances original CG 68 Model Aviation TOC Debi Ellis dwarfed Geoff Combs Extra 3005 Extra produced AeroSport Products Vic Koenig Johnson City TN built modified Ultra Sport 40 enclosed headerlplpe Text has details Honeycomb canopy material available Aeroplan Inc 14850 NW 44th Ct Suite 252 Opa Locka FL 33054 will fly much slower standard Ultra Sport Im pleased plane Im making new 60-size Ultra Sport being written intend invert engine time though make delta main wing leading edge have straighter trailing edge Ill also put oversize tapered ailerons Thanks Vic included Vics letter because its good example what can done kit using some inventiveness initiative dont have stick kits plans use head However wouldnt suggest beginning RC builder/flier try something adventuresome technical assistance experienced person has some knowledge aerodynamics effects center mass CG movement Making fuselages longer increasing wing sweep can cause significant changes stability controllability airplane received letter Jay Crowley Lake Tapawingo FL January 1995 Model Aviation column mentioned some difficulties Pattern fliers encounter club fields mentioned some reasons may some Pattern fliers dont offer help attend meetings generally sociaiize other club members Perhaps friction arises difference skill levels pilots relatively tame maneuver Pattern pilot moves fast beginner cant follow youve novice like plow around circuit watching chance shoot landing practice loop try fly inverted hoping dont fly front somebodys $2500 airplane Giant Scale pilot hasnt flown six weeks want fly right middle field can see airplane resharpen skills Maybe flying time needs allocated speciai interests well general flying some clubs gliders Electrics beginners night novice level dont know its practicai partition zones skill levels some fields have helicopter area pad example Meanwhile ail keep flying because enjoy enjoy exchange ideas separated common interest As afterthought maybe could describe basic maneuvers required begin Pattern flyingwhats Cuban Eight can make trainer sport airplane Thanks Jay idea different skill levels tending separate fliers vaiid have five midair collisions RC flying career another Pattern flier After fifth decided Id enjoyed could take midairs would something about Only obby Full Line Model Airplanes Helicopters Boats Cars JAGUAR 4OIARF 40 51 SPORTS ALL TRIM PAINTED NO DECALS Wing Span 48 Length 40 Weight 48 IbA 57 lbs Items865A S13995 JAGUAR 40 ARF Wing Span 48 Length 40 Weight 48 lbs 57 IbA Item#865B$13995 PIPER CUB J-3/ARC 25-36 ALL WOOD CONST Wing Span 54 Length 36 Weight 35IbA Item#857-N$11495 PIPER CUB J-3/ARF 40 YELLOW ALL WOOD CONST Wing Span 67 Length 43 Weight 79 lbs Item#867$16995 SOPRANO-II/ARF 40-60 SPORTS 8 PATTERN ALL WATT CCNST AJ TRIM PAINTED NT TREAtS Wing Span 61 Length 48 Weight 48 lbs- 57 lbs ItemIR863 95 FIRE FLYARF 10-15 20 GLOW INTHE DARK AFTER SUNSET Wing Span 40 Length 34 7 Weigh 22 lbs 24 lbs Item #940 $9495 SKY BABY-S/ ARF 25-35 2C TRAINER Wing Span 51 5 Length 36 Weight 3 3 lbs Item#852$9995 DEALERS AND DISTRIBUTORS INQUIRIES WELCOME OBRERLONLY 1400-2490544 INFORMATION 1-201460-0544 OUR FAX LINE 1-201460-4770 WE ACCEPT VISA EASTER CARD & DISCOVER CARDS PRiCES SUEJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTiCE STORE HOURS MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 10AM TO 7 PM FRIDAY lOAM TO 9PM SATURDAYS lOAM TO 4PM PACKAGING AND SHIPPING FEE 55 50 NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS ADD 6% SALES TAX US HOBBY INC 200 MOONACHIE AVE NOONACHIE NJ 07074 US HOBBY INC J June1995 69 1994 Senior Pattern Association Masters featured large group Jim Whitley-designed Daddy Rabbits Wi~ pan 515 ht 3 3 lbs Item#854 $9995 II noted weekend sport fliers flew morning avoid afternoon heat during summer However kept flying morning after weather cooled So started flying afternoon field isnt crowded sometimes downright lonely midairs went zero Ive lost touch lot club members problem also received letter Robert Afflerback Willingboro NJ just finished reading column January issue Model Aviation would like comment decrease participants Novice Sportsman classes stopped flying Pattern around 89 because politics halo factor got too much deal did continue fly model airplanes satisfied competitive edge racing cars least get finish line first win About middle 94 sevenyear-old son Richard decided would like learn fly started showing interest Pattern So weekend went local contest see what going decide wanted compete 95 contest also shocked small turnout especially Novice Sportsman classes could have contest themselves left now didnt have 13 fliers between got home pulled out contestant roster last contest club ran called couple fliers time looked like going go long way asked werent competing said forced out expense operating big airplanes asked didnt just fly 60-sized model said didnt feel 5IDY REPORT CARD ON HINGES After ten years everybody thinks schools out hinges Lets grade competition see needs classes HINE- What look farina CA hinge Experience no can match SIGs 10 years development use Hinge Correct thickness achieve balance between strength durability flexibility ease assembly No holes slots weaken hinge Special surface treatment secure grip facing comes off hinge will come out Facing Thin easy insert hinge Treated CA wicks across whole hinge wood Processed retard CA cure correct mistake just surface bonds ALL surface bonds MATERIALS THAT REALLY WORK- EVERY TIME FOR LONG TIME Dont depend luck depend SIG EASY HINGES first still best name CA hinges Hinges rather ordinary item critical life model Dont save buck hinges crash buy use SIG EASY SH-710 Pkg 24- 295 Materials Total Thickness SIG Easy Hinges HINGES confidence DB D GP B C F GB 0 ST Hinge ThicknessAAAABAB TearStrengthAAAABAB Surface TreatmentAFFFFFF D D n n L~IWSIIIIOLIJII -L..M. SlotsorHolesAAAAADD Glue Action WickingAABFFFF Delayed Cure Average Grade A 0 C BF C F CF CF D SIG MFG CO INC 401-7 So Front St Montezuma IA 50171 623-5154 70 Model Aviation ngland Build WUTI Mnd*la Full instructions notes plus WWI aeroplane hanger model puudoCopy Rotary engines even spin propat sd full color quality h rardatock Looks dogfight R Metal K & S Engineering offers widest selection metals hobby model craft use Illustrated 12 lengths brass round rectangular square tubing angles channels rod strip streamline shapes also offer aluminum copper tube music wire 4 x 10 inch sheet metal Send $100 complete metal wire tubing catalog K & S ENGINEERING West 59th Street ago IL 60638 Phone 312 586-8503 312 586-8556 could competitive against fourcycle [sic] professionally built airplanes So quit Now both know lower classes airplane can competitive practice enough pilotfeels hes disadvantage flying airplane has old saying around auto racing goes driver paints wheels orange wins next week half cars will have orange wheels pilot wins Sportsman four-cycle airplane next contest everyone will want fourcycle airplane What think going happen lower classes unlimited engines hit first years will neat because can put Super Tigre 2000 big airplane cheap enough what about YS OS start building engines big light expensive will filter down lower classes will push out people will turn Pattern class truly elite meet Thanks Robert First unlimited displacement rule hasnt passed yet think will have yet see what big two-stroke engine will able against four-stroke 120 possible four-stroke will still have advantage due superior torque engine Well probably see some trial airplanes engines like Webra 120 summer contestants get ready 1996 competition Itll interesting Frankly what scares rule change proposal would allow Novice class fliers fly airplane dont look forward having Novice-class flier show up big Cap 21 sporting chainsaw motor trying fly looking early/midmorning sun case youre looking Ill under car nce Iron-on Covering just spent hundreds maybe thousands dollars countless hours building latest hand-crafted masterpiece step left between flying field step everyone will look covering job Youve bought favorite covering plugged iron dont have Coverite Pocket Thermometer next step could bring disaster top covering manufacturers ongly recommend using tiny inexpensive incredibly accurate tool Place sole iron watch needle spin around dial stops irons true temperature Now simply adjust iron setting exact temperature recommended covering manufacturer achieve optimal covering results Coverites Pocket Thermometer takes guesswork out covering may mean difference between creating work art becoming target jokes Remember nothing funny about expensive ugly airplanes CEVERITE 420 BABYLON ROAD HORSHAM PENNSYLVANIA 19044 r Most Excitement Model Aviation Kit feature month Expires 5-31-95 $51 Terrific TrainerTM Beginners glider 71-in span 420 in2 20 oz preformed foamlbalsa wing balsa fuselage/tail complete info send us long SASE ~FLIGHT Send us ad orig receipt box end Ilabel receive $5 rebateFuture Flight 0 1995 TM i256 Prescoti Ave. Sunnyvaie CA 94089 408735-8260 voice/Fax E-rnaii KWING@AOLCOM Fox 35 Stunt number almost 50 years Over million sold Improvements available competition Stunt flyer consist Fox 35 Hemi Kit Which includes head button head clamp hard anodized rear cover Improves 2/4 cycle break adds RPM does stall difficult maneuvers #13500 Fox 35 Stunt #13520 Fox 35 Hemi Kit Best performance obtained Fox Superfuel #30105 FOX MANUFACTURING COMPANY 5305 TOWSON AVENUE SMITH ARKANSAS 72901 PHONE 501 646-1656 501 646-1757 June1995 73 FOX
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/06
Page Numbers: 68, 69, 70, 73
RADIO CONTROL AEROBATICS LET ME CORRECT couple errors discovered Tournament Champions coverage March issue caption picture involving Steve Stricker read Steve Stricker interviewed Extra 300S Kit Ohio R/C Geoff Combs Yes Extra 300S picture produced Geoff Combs Geoff s company AeroSport Products 91066 Miliford Drive Pickerington OH 43147 Tel [614] 837-7058 Sorry about brain fade wrote caption way matrix TOG shows Cohn Campbell flew Geoff Combs Extra 300S should noted wasnt Geoff s wing design airplane exploded during vertical down snap rolls early competition Let also correct error regarding TOG matrix 35% Extra 260 airplane Jason Shulman flew sixth place designed Brad Shepherd Victoria TX Bob Godfrey built Ricky Knopif Austin TX under name Precision Model Products Jason also two extra 260 models Bob Godfrey did fly TOG Im sony about mixup designer builder Jasons TOG aircraft intentional published information copied several model-processing documents TOG possibilities what caused error dont know just unfortunate mistake made print try give proper credit whether know person understand Brad Ricky s frustration would feel same way important thing admit error give proper credit timely fashion possible F3A World Championships will held near Kasaoka-City Japannot far site recent earthquake reports read newspaper buildings transportation sources surrounding area sustained damage Lets hope things back near normal August World Championships Vic Koenig Johnson City TN sent great letter Im going quote parts thing people should never say never no way Hey didnt just say never RVP Someone will always prove wrong October 94 article springs mind because bemoans thought Ultra Sport piped has have running down side fuselage Thats because no way enclose Well dont mind changing few things can show very good flying example internally piped Ultra Sport 40 Ill try explain what done because will readily observe plane deviates quite bit stock Ultra Sport Ultra Sport wing good getsanywhere put no dihedral would make upper surface straight next gives some effective dihedral due wings thickness change root tip RVP Dave Brown retracts bulletproof enhance flight performance Youre right about installation being tough though fuselage has extended four inches beginning two inches behind trailing edge wing canopy discarded new turtle deck constructed enclose header pipe Macs silenced pipe have since gone Hatori because quieter turtle deck admittedly difficult task took time devise well two tries use Futaba Super 7 really helped allowed use flaperons cleaned out area just above wing servos throttle along receiver battery pack Rudder aileron just rear on/off switch can see fuse mounted close fuse sides engine exhaust dumps through 3/ brass tube enclosed balsa duct duct forces heated air around pipe routed away two servos no heat shielding yet Ive problems summer months heat engine OS 46 VR cylinder head exposed airstream flows over turtledeck Air hits side cylinder goes turtledeck cools header pipe turtledeck held two /s dowels rear two captive plastic screws front other alteration structure made making horizontal stab true wing instead /4 plank supported movement servos rearward well movement engine far forward mount possible plane balances original CG 68 Model Aviation TOC Debi Ellis dwarfed Geoff Combs Extra 3005 Extra produced AeroSport Products Vic Koenig Johnson City TN built modified Ultra Sport 40 enclosed headerlplpe Text has details Honeycomb canopy material available Aeroplan Inc 14850 NW 44th Ct Suite 252 Opa Locka FL 33054 will fly much slower standard Ultra Sport Im pleased plane Im making new 60-size Ultra Sport being written intend invert engine time though make delta main wing leading edge have straighter trailing edge Ill also put oversize tapered ailerons Thanks Vic included Vics letter because its good example what can done kit using some inventiveness initiative dont have stick kits plans use head However wouldnt suggest beginning RC builder/flier try something adventuresome technical assistance experienced person has some knowledge aerodynamics effects center mass CG movement Making fuselages longer increasing wing sweep can cause significant changes stability controllability airplane received letter Jay Crowley Lake Tapawingo FL January 1995 Model Aviation column mentioned some difficulties Pattern fliers encounter club fields mentioned some reasons may some Pattern fliers dont offer help attend meetings generally sociaiize other club members Perhaps friction arises difference skill levels pilots relatively tame maneuver Pattern pilot moves fast beginner cant follow youve novice like plow around circuit watching chance shoot landing practice loop try fly inverted hoping dont fly front somebodys $2500 airplane Giant Scale pilot hasnt flown six weeks want fly right middle field can see airplane resharpen skills Maybe flying time needs allocated speciai interests well general flying some clubs gliders Electrics beginners night novice level dont know its practicai partition zones skill levels some fields have helicopter area pad example Meanwhile ail keep flying because enjoy enjoy exchange ideas separated common interest As afterthought maybe could describe basic maneuvers required begin Pattern flyingwhats Cuban Eight can make trainer sport airplane Thanks Jay idea different skill levels tending separate fliers vaiid have five midair collisions RC flying career another Pattern flier After fifth decided Id enjoyed could take midairs would something about Only obby Full Line Model Airplanes Helicopters Boats Cars JAGUAR 4OIARF 40 51 SPORTS ALL TRIM PAINTED NO DECALS Wing Span 48 Length 40 Weight 48 IbA 57 lbs Items865A S13995 JAGUAR 40 ARF Wing Span 48 Length 40 Weight 48 lbs 57 IbA Item#865B$13995 PIPER CUB J-3/ARC 25-36 ALL WOOD CONST Wing Span 54 Length 36 Weight 35IbA Item#857-N$11495 PIPER CUB J-3/ARF 40 YELLOW ALL WOOD CONST Wing Span 67 Length 43 Weight 79 lbs Item#867$16995 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flying morning after weather cooled So started flying afternoon field isnt crowded sometimes downright lonely midairs went zero Ive lost touch lot club members problem also received letter Robert Afflerback Willingboro NJ just finished reading column January issue Model Aviation would like comment decrease participants Novice Sportsman classes stopped flying Pattern around 89 because politics halo factor got too much deal did continue fly model airplanes satisfied competitive edge racing cars least get finish line first win About middle 94 sevenyear-old son Richard decided would like learn fly started showing interest Pattern So weekend went local contest see what going decide wanted compete 95 contest also shocked small turnout especially Novice Sportsman classes could have contest themselves left now didnt have 13 fliers between got home pulled out contestant roster last contest club ran called couple fliers time looked like going go long way asked werent competing said forced out expense operating big airplanes asked didnt just fly 60-sized model said didnt feel 5IDY REPORT CARD ON HINGES After ten years everybody thinks schools out hinges Lets grade competition see needs classes HINE- What look farina CA hinge Experience no can match SIGs 10 years development use Hinge Correct thickness achieve balance between strength durability flexibility ease assembly No holes slots weaken hinge Special surface treatment secure grip facing comes off hinge will come out Facing Thin easy insert hinge Treated CA wicks across whole hinge wood Processed retard CA cure correct mistake just surface bonds ALL surface bonds MATERIALS THAT REALLY WORK- EVERY TIME FOR LONG TIME Dont depend luck depend SIG EASY HINGES first still best name CA hinges Hinges rather ordinary item critical life model Dont save buck hinges crash buy use SIG EASY SH-710 Pkg 24- 295 Materials Total Thickness SIG Easy Hinges HINGES confidence DB D GP B C F GB 0 ST Hinge ThicknessAAAABAB TearStrengthAAAABAB Surface TreatmentAFFFFFF D D n n L~IWSIIIIOLIJII -L..M. SlotsorHolesAAAAADD Glue Action WickingAABFFFF Delayed Cure Average Grade A 0 C BF C F CF CF D SIG MFG CO INC 401-7 So Front St Montezuma IA 50171 623-5154 70 Model Aviation ngland Build WUTI Mnd*la Full instructions notes plus WWI aeroplane hanger model puudoCopy Rotary engines even spin propat sd full color quality h rardatock Looks dogfight R Metal K & S Engineering offers widest selection metals hobby model craft use Illustrated 12 lengths brass round rectangular square tubing angles channels rod strip streamline shapes also offer aluminum copper tube music wire 4 x 10 inch sheet metal Send $100 complete metal wire tubing catalog K & S ENGINEERING West 59th Street ago IL 60638 Phone 312 586-8503 312 586-8556 could competitive against fourcycle [sic] professionally built airplanes So quit Now both know lower classes airplane can competitive practice enough pilotfeels hes disadvantage flying airplane has old saying around auto racing goes driver paints wheels orange wins next week half cars will have orange wheels pilot wins Sportsman four-cycle airplane next contest everyone will want fourcycle airplane What think going happen lower classes unlimited engines hit first years will neat because can put Super Tigre 2000 big airplane cheap enough what about YS OS start building engines big light expensive will filter down lower classes will push out people will turn Pattern class truly elite meet Thanks Robert First unlimited displacement rule hasnt passed yet think will have yet see what big two-stroke engine will able against four-stroke 120 possible four-stroke will still have advantage due superior torque engine Well probably see some trial airplanes engines like Webra 120 summer contestants get ready 1996 competition Itll interesting Frankly what scares rule change proposal would allow Novice class fliers fly airplane dont look forward having Novice-class flier show up big Cap 21 sporting chainsaw motor trying fly looking early/midmorning sun case youre looking Ill under car nce Iron-on Covering just spent hundreds maybe thousands dollars countless hours building latest hand-crafted masterpiece step left between flying field step everyone will look covering job Youve bought favorite covering plugged iron dont have Coverite Pocket Thermometer next step could bring disaster top covering manufacturers ongly recommend using tiny inexpensive incredibly accurate tool Place sole iron watch needle spin around dial stops irons true temperature Now simply adjust iron setting exact temperature recommended covering manufacturer achieve optimal covering results Coverites Pocket Thermometer takes guesswork out covering may mean difference between creating work art becoming target jokes Remember nothing funny about expensive ugly airplanes CEVERITE 420 BABYLON ROAD HORSHAM PENNSYLVANIA 19044 r Most Excitement Model Aviation Kit feature month Expires 5-31-95 $51 Terrific TrainerTM Beginners glider 71-in span 420 in2 20 oz preformed foamlbalsa wing balsa fuselage/tail complete info send us long SASE ~FLIGHT Send us ad orig receipt box end Ilabel receive $5 rebateFuture Flight 0 1995 TM i256 Prescoti Ave. Sunnyvaie CA 94089 408735-8260 voice/Fax E-rnaii KWING@AOLCOM Fox 35 Stunt number almost 50 years Over million sold Improvements available competition Stunt flyer consist Fox 35 Hemi Kit Which includes head button head clamp hard anodized rear cover Improves 2/4 cycle break adds RPM does stall difficult maneuvers #13500 Fox 35 Stunt #13520 Fox 35 Hemi Kit Best performance obtained Fox Superfuel #30105 FOX MANUFACTURING COMPANY 5305 TOWSON AVENUE SMITH ARKANSAS 72901 PHONE 501 646-1656 501 646-1757 June1995 73 FOX