RADIO CONTROL AEROBATICS U iT Wi mu Le1i .rhu RECENT VISITOR basement shop surveyed various projects underway remarked sort building becoming lost art immediate reaction protest comment made pause Now after some rumination research thoughts subject mixed Im sure average Pattern model well-built ever Im sure building arts alive well once Patternland cap ambiguity ambivalence Im certain feel about glance advertising current model magazine shows live age RC Almost Ready Fly model beginning RC pilots now buy AREs build traditional kits lesserknown fact ARF sport Scale aerobatic models sell about well trainersand far-more-accomplished group pilots year course gathering column article material talk Nats Pattern contestants 95 struck unusually high number contestants volunteered fact models professionally built cant state accurate percentage bought built because didnt survey everyone What will say Builder-of-theModel Rule suddenly declared effect would have very small Pattern Nats last year biggest names would have missing Pattern noted before pilot-skills event BOM rule has never applied no scoring advantage type awarded appearance craftsmanship Nothing counts pure shape maneuver flown simplicity approach wouldnt have other way Cause effect apply however Because event rewards flying skills have always middling-fair percentage contestants have purchased models either already constructed partially constructed have entire Pattern cottage industry kit manufacturers custom builders has grown up around trade today Pattern model kits can ordered various stages completion following terms general differ slightly among vendors categories fairly standard basic kit usually consists fiberglass fuselage foam wing stab rudder cores plus construction manual plans some templates prices range $275 $350 pre -built kit generally means wings stab rudder supplied sheeting installed wheel wells cut landing gear mounts installed leading trailing edges installed sanded shape control surfaces cut out faced average price around $700 deluxe finished kit means above has done engine mounts stab have installed wings have mounted fuselage control surfaces fitted hinged model ready paint cover prices vary considerably among suppliers range abojit $1000 $1750 last several years two new purchase options have gaining considerable market share completed model finished kit has painted covered purchaser either stock custom trim scheme service usually adds about $500 finished price July1996 93 L-R Dean Pappas Don Weitz Chris Lakin wait fly 95 Nats three competitors excellent builders Longtime MA Pattern columnist Ron Van Geoff Combs holds Dave von Linsowe starts USA Star 95 Nats TwoPutte will Event Director 96 better pilots Pattern also meticulous buildersMuncie Nats See top-of-the-line turn-key model comes complete engine radio installed ready charge Ni-Cds fly Depending whether customer builder supplies engine retracts radio price varies between approximately $2000 have ask cant afford category around $5000-f extensive menu available Pattern purchaser building question becomes degree model built someone wing stab sheeting done engine installed its fluished covered painted radio installed really isnt pat answer other bought covered punted didnt build anything hole bank account None above really worrisome much different years past What does concern little attitude change buying model rather building becoming fashionable thing used point pride competitor roll own bought finished model decision forced time circumstances attrition least what told people times surely change must change 90s leisure hours shrinking us increasing number activities compete attention choose spend limited hobby time month can tough call growing number persons precious time worth money rapidly increasing popularity completed turn-key models means ARF culture has definitely come Pattern Im sure want uncork bubbly over does mean options opposed fewer Im favor idea principle also subscribe notion balance exists gain SUPPORT START YOUR ENGINE & PREPARE TO FLY hIhIE~YSTEM Shop Field Support System RC Enthusiast SOLID OAK CONSTRUCTION No MORE OIL & FUEL SOAKED TOOLS OR EQUIPMENT ENGINEERED FOR STRENGTH DURABILITY & COMPACT STORAGE KEEPS YOU & YOUR INVESTMENT OFF THE GROUND TO ORDER Call Now 8007009884 Fox 4176267414 MAIL ORDER FORM-Oty ____ LI K-Stand Oty LI K-Stand & Bench Oty -Wing Stops Pt l enclosed US $________ check money order payable P7W Inc Chate LI VISA LIMO Acct # _______________________ SignatureEXP Date ___________I Name print ______________________________ Ph # ______________________H Address ship toI 1OityState ________ Zip/ K-Stand $7900 Sold engine operation K-Stand & Bench $18400 set K-Wing Stops $2300 pair Units sold fully assembled unfinished surface Shipped lowest cost parcel service paying check call shipping charges Allow 2-3 weeks delivery MO residents add 645% sales tax Business phone 417 626-7411 Mail orders FTW Inc ox 8198 in MO 64802 94 Model Aviation Turners videotape Building Proper Wing will show you need know subject Details text * Required operate engine K- S land price paid choose gain time aiso lose experience creation pride workmanship sense accomplishment used part hobby ARE model compete becomes less valued partner disposable tool model no longer represents personal investment time merely money regardless platitudes same thing pay pay price modeling spirit question properly listed under personal choice pay sometimes-stiff financial penalty involved matter settled between pilot family accountant troubling aspect situation beginning Pattern pilots meet dont have choice cant build Choosing use building skills have thing choosing never develop skills another advent ARF model has brought hobby have never built traditional model have trained ARE graduated low-wing sport ARF now parked Pattern doorstep looking ARF compete idea building kit either doesnt occur distasteful Most have no sense high continuing price signing up pay Pattern competitor cant build serious disadvantage Without basic building skills its impossible accurately evaluate quality condition model offered sale cant build model cant repair Most important instead getting what want will have seffle what can get Ive said before comes again Law Balsa Jungle cant build will always mercy can Learn build Its cheaper its fun TV its lots interactive best computer game takes little time someone once said God doesnt deduct hours spend building models allotted span As bonus get trim out building errors committed instead building errors someone else committed sold Im sure exact physiological mechanism involved much easier blood pressure Now Ive gotten off chest Ill tell find quality readybuilt Pattern model single best source Patternrelated advertising kits custom builders used models K-Factor newsletter National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics NSRCA Membership must aspiring Pattern competitor monthly newsletter mini-magazine full building trimming advice Dues $30 year send NSRCA Secretary/Treasurer Maureen Dunphy 215 Industrial Blvd Tullahoma TN 37388 Tel 615 455-0735 FAX 615 455-0677 options kit manufacturers offer ads cant find what want next step order basic kit choice contact custom builder necessarily order quite few custom builders scattered across country two impeccable national reputations iron-clad references Sam Turner Bob Noll Sam Turner operates 2716 Shadecrest Rd Land OLakes FL 34639 can contact him 813 996-6421 until midnight Eastern Time day Bob Noll does business under name Pro Built can get him 2317 Acorn Drive Vestal NY 13850 Tel 607 754-5279 Contact genflemen directly prices details believe complete Pattern experience still means building model well flying Sam Turner also offers set videotapes called Building Proper Wing will walk through complete job modern Pattern wing assembly production values homespun variety information comprehensive complete methods shown will produce straight light wing price four-hour set $5995 now youll excuse think Ill go downstairs build model airplane nickel-metal hydride battery may look like NiCd compare performance difference unmistakeable NiMH Tx Rx batteries radio have about double storage capacity similarly sized NiOd packs standard M NiCd NiMH AA weigh about same iCd can charged 550-600 mAh NiMh M delivers full 1200 mAh Thats double storage capacity same size weight means can double run time sacrificing space adding weight.and stretch single charge session full day safe flying Whats NiMH cells environmentally friendly no disposal requirements Plus theyre easy use NiCds follow tips right youre set enjoy NiMH battery benefits best Theyre ideal forTx Rx packs R/C systems lable wide range assembled packs tabbed untabbed cells location dealer nearest please call 1 -800-682-8948 ext 046D Distributed Exclusively Thrxulh GREAT PLANES MODEL DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY PO Box 9021 Chunpaign IL 61 626-9021 Copyright 1995 3074173 Double run time difference between HydriMax NiMH batteries NiCds tips below explain differences best way achieve top results NiMH batteries Allow longer charge times NiMH batteries offer about twice capacity NiCds require correspondingly longer charge times Use between 32-1O4E Extreme temperatures can cause rapid loss stored charge Use tabbed NiMH cells pack building Applying soldering iron directly untabbed cells may cause permanent damage NiMH cells designed low-drain long-duration uses Discharge rates 75OmA less therefore recommended HyddMax 96 Model Aviation t NIMH Batteries Charge HydriMak batteries no day before expected use NIMH cells have self-discharge rate roughly twice NiCds Charge standard rates 75OmA below Fast charge equipment specially designed NiMH batteries
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/07
Page Numbers: 93, 94, 96
RADIO CONTROL AEROBATICS U iT Wi mu Le1i .rhu RECENT VISITOR basement shop surveyed various projects underway remarked sort building becoming lost art immediate reaction protest comment made pause Now after some rumination research thoughts subject mixed Im sure average Pattern model well-built ever Im sure building arts alive well once Patternland cap ambiguity ambivalence Im certain feel about glance advertising current model magazine shows live age RC Almost Ready Fly model beginning RC pilots now buy AREs build traditional kits lesserknown fact ARF sport Scale aerobatic models sell about well trainersand far-more-accomplished group pilots year course gathering column article material talk Nats Pattern contestants 95 struck unusually high number contestants volunteered fact models professionally built cant state accurate percentage bought built because didnt survey everyone What will say Builder-of-theModel Rule suddenly declared effect would have very small Pattern Nats last year biggest names would have missing Pattern noted before pilot-skills event BOM rule has never applied no scoring advantage type awarded appearance craftsmanship Nothing counts pure shape maneuver flown simplicity approach wouldnt have other way Cause effect apply however Because event rewards flying skills have always middling-fair percentage contestants have purchased models either already constructed partially constructed have entire Pattern cottage industry kit manufacturers custom builders has grown up around trade today Pattern model kits can ordered various stages completion following terms general differ slightly among vendors categories fairly standard basic kit usually consists fiberglass fuselage foam wing stab rudder cores plus construction manual plans some templates prices range $275 $350 pre -built kit generally means wings stab rudder supplied sheeting installed wheel wells cut landing gear mounts installed leading trailing edges installed sanded shape control surfaces cut out faced average price around $700 deluxe finished kit means above has done engine mounts stab have installed wings have mounted fuselage control surfaces fitted hinged model ready paint cover prices vary considerably among suppliers range abojit $1000 $1750 last several years two new purchase options have gaining considerable market share completed model finished kit has painted covered purchaser either stock custom trim scheme service usually adds about $500 finished price July1996 93 L-R Dean Pappas Don Weitz Chris Lakin wait fly 95 Nats three competitors excellent builders Longtime MA Pattern columnist Ron Van Geoff Combs holds Dave von Linsowe starts USA Star 95 Nats TwoPutte will Event Director 96 better pilots Pattern also meticulous buildersMuncie Nats See top-of-the-line turn-key model comes complete engine radio installed ready charge Ni-Cds fly Depending whether customer builder supplies engine retracts radio price varies between approximately $2000 have ask cant afford category around $5000-f extensive menu available Pattern purchaser building question becomes degree model built someone wing stab sheeting done engine installed its fluished covered painted radio installed really isnt pat answer other bought covered punted didnt build anything hole bank account None above really worrisome much different years past What does concern little attitude change buying model rather building becoming fashionable thing used point pride competitor roll own bought finished model decision forced time circumstances attrition least what told people times surely change must change 90s leisure hours shrinking us increasing number activities compete attention choose spend limited hobby time month can tough call growing number persons precious time worth money rapidly increasing popularity completed turn-key models means ARF culture has definitely come Pattern Im sure want uncork bubbly over does mean options opposed fewer Im favor idea principle also subscribe notion balance exists gain SUPPORT START YOUR ENGINE & PREPARE TO FLY hIhIE~YSTEM Shop Field Support System RC Enthusiast SOLID OAK CONSTRUCTION No MORE OIL & FUEL SOAKED TOOLS OR EQUIPMENT ENGINEERED FOR STRENGTH DURABILITY & COMPACT STORAGE KEEPS YOU & YOUR INVESTMENT OFF THE GROUND TO ORDER Call Now 8007009884 Fox 4176267414 MAIL ORDER FORM-Oty ____ LI K-Stand Oty LI K-Stand & Bench Oty -Wing Stops Pt l enclosed US $________ check money order payable P7W Inc Chate LI VISA LIMO Acct # _______________________ SignatureEXP Date ___________I Name print ______________________________ Ph # ______________________H Address ship toI 1OityState ________ Zip/ K-Stand $7900 Sold engine operation K-Stand & Bench $18400 set K-Wing Stops $2300 pair Units sold fully assembled unfinished surface Shipped lowest cost parcel service paying check call shipping charges Allow 2-3 weeks delivery MO residents add 645% sales tax Business phone 417 626-7411 Mail orders FTW Inc ox 8198 in MO 64802 94 Model Aviation Turners videotape Building Proper Wing will show you need know subject Details text * Required operate engine K- S land price paid choose gain time aiso lose experience creation pride workmanship sense accomplishment used part hobby ARE model compete becomes less valued partner disposable tool model no longer represents personal investment time merely money regardless platitudes same thing pay pay price modeling spirit question properly listed under personal choice pay sometimes-stiff financial penalty involved matter settled between pilot family accountant troubling aspect situation beginning Pattern pilots meet dont have choice cant build Choosing use building skills have thing choosing never develop skills another advent ARF model has brought hobby have never built traditional model have trained ARE graduated low-wing sport ARF now parked Pattern doorstep looking ARF compete idea building kit either doesnt occur distasteful Most have no sense high continuing price signing up pay Pattern competitor cant build serious disadvantage Without basic building skills its impossible accurately evaluate quality condition model offered sale cant build model cant repair Most important instead getting what want will have seffle what can get Ive said before comes again Law Balsa Jungle cant build will always mercy can Learn build Its cheaper its fun TV its lots interactive best computer game takes little time someone once said God doesnt deduct hours spend building models allotted span As bonus get trim out building errors committed instead building errors someone else committed sold Im sure exact physiological mechanism involved much easier blood pressure Now Ive gotten off chest Ill tell find quality readybuilt Pattern model single best source Patternrelated advertising kits custom builders used models K-Factor newsletter National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics NSRCA Membership must aspiring Pattern competitor monthly newsletter mini-magazine full building trimming advice Dues $30 year send NSRCA Secretary/Treasurer Maureen Dunphy 215 Industrial Blvd Tullahoma TN 37388 Tel 615 455-0735 FAX 615 455-0677 options kit manufacturers offer ads cant find what want next step order basic kit choice contact custom builder necessarily order quite few custom builders scattered across country two impeccable national reputations iron-clad references Sam Turner Bob Noll Sam Turner operates 2716 Shadecrest Rd Land OLakes FL 34639 can contact him 813 996-6421 until midnight Eastern Time day Bob Noll does business under name Pro Built can get him 2317 Acorn Drive Vestal NY 13850 Tel 607 754-5279 Contact genflemen directly prices details believe complete Pattern experience still means building model well flying Sam Turner also offers set videotapes called Building Proper Wing will walk through complete job modern Pattern wing assembly production values homespun variety information comprehensive complete methods shown will produce straight light wing price four-hour set $5995 now youll excuse think Ill go downstairs build model airplane nickel-metal hydride battery may look like NiCd compare performance difference unmistakeable NiMH Tx Rx batteries radio have about double storage capacity similarly sized NiOd packs standard M NiCd NiMH AA weigh about same iCd can charged 550-600 mAh NiMh M delivers full 1200 mAh Thats double storage capacity same size weight means can double run time sacrificing space adding weight.and stretch single charge session full day safe flying Whats NiMH cells environmentally friendly no disposal requirements Plus theyre easy use NiCds follow tips right youre set enjoy NiMH battery benefits best Theyre ideal forTx Rx packs R/C systems lable wide range assembled packs tabbed untabbed cells location dealer nearest please call 1 -800-682-8948 ext 046D Distributed Exclusively Thrxulh GREAT PLANES MODEL DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY PO Box 9021 Chunpaign IL 61 626-9021 Copyright 1995 3074173 Double run time difference between HydriMax NiMH batteries NiCds tips below explain differences best way achieve top results NiMH batteries Allow longer charge times NiMH batteries offer about twice capacity NiCds require correspondingly longer charge times Use between 32-1O4E Extreme temperatures can cause rapid loss stored charge Use tabbed NiMH cells pack building Applying soldering iron directly untabbed cells may cause permanent damage NiMH cells designed low-drain long-duration uses Discharge rates 75OmA less therefore recommended HyddMax 96 Model Aviation t NIMH Batteries Charge HydriMak batteries no day before expected use NIMH cells have self-discharge rate roughly twice NiCds Charge standard rates 75OmA below Fast charge equipment specially designed NiMH batteries
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/07
Page Numbers: 93, 94, 96
RADIO CONTROL AEROBATICS U iT Wi mu Le1i .rhu RECENT VISITOR basement shop surveyed various projects underway remarked sort building becoming lost art immediate reaction protest comment made pause Now after some rumination research thoughts subject mixed Im sure average Pattern model well-built ever Im sure building arts alive well once Patternland cap ambiguity ambivalence Im certain feel about glance advertising current model magazine shows live age RC Almost Ready Fly model beginning RC pilots now buy AREs build traditional kits lesserknown fact ARF sport Scale aerobatic models sell about well trainersand far-more-accomplished group pilots year course gathering column article material talk Nats Pattern contestants 95 struck unusually high number contestants volunteered fact models professionally built cant state accurate percentage bought built because didnt survey everyone What will say Builder-of-theModel Rule suddenly declared effect would have very small Pattern Nats last year biggest names would have missing Pattern noted before pilot-skills event BOM rule has never applied no scoring advantage type awarded appearance craftsmanship Nothing counts pure shape maneuver flown simplicity approach wouldnt have other way Cause effect apply however Because event rewards flying skills have always middling-fair percentage contestants have purchased models either already constructed partially constructed have entire Pattern cottage industry kit manufacturers custom builders has grown up around trade today Pattern model kits can ordered various stages completion following terms general differ slightly among vendors categories fairly standard basic kit usually consists fiberglass fuselage foam wing stab rudder cores plus construction manual plans some templates prices range $275 $350 pre -built kit generally means wings stab rudder supplied sheeting installed wheel wells cut landing gear mounts installed leading trailing edges installed sanded shape control surfaces cut out faced average price around $700 deluxe finished kit means above has done engine mounts stab have installed wings have mounted fuselage control surfaces fitted hinged model ready paint cover prices vary considerably among suppliers range abojit $1000 $1750 last several years two new purchase options have gaining considerable market share completed model finished kit has painted covered purchaser either stock custom trim scheme service usually adds about $500 finished price July1996 93 L-R Dean Pappas Don Weitz Chris Lakin wait fly 95 Nats three competitors excellent builders Longtime MA Pattern columnist Ron Van Geoff Combs holds Dave von Linsowe starts USA Star 95 Nats TwoPutte will Event Director 96 better pilots Pattern also meticulous buildersMuncie Nats See top-of-the-line turn-key model comes complete engine radio installed ready charge Ni-Cds fly Depending whether customer builder supplies engine retracts radio price varies between approximately $2000 have ask cant afford category around $5000-f extensive menu available Pattern purchaser building question becomes degree model built someone wing stab sheeting done engine installed its fluished covered painted radio installed really isnt pat answer other bought covered punted didnt build anything hole bank account None above really worrisome much different years past What does concern little attitude change buying model rather building becoming fashionable thing used point pride competitor roll own bought finished model decision forced time circumstances attrition least what told people times surely change must change 90s leisure hours shrinking us increasing number activities compete attention choose spend limited hobby time month can tough call growing number persons precious time worth money rapidly increasing popularity completed turn-key models means ARF culture has definitely come Pattern Im sure want uncork bubbly over does mean options opposed fewer Im favor idea principle also subscribe notion balance exists gain SUPPORT START YOUR ENGINE & PREPARE TO FLY hIhIE~YSTEM Shop Field Support System RC Enthusiast SOLID OAK CONSTRUCTION No MORE OIL & FUEL SOAKED TOOLS OR EQUIPMENT ENGINEERED FOR STRENGTH DURABILITY & COMPACT STORAGE KEEPS YOU & YOUR INVESTMENT OFF THE GROUND TO ORDER Call Now 8007009884 Fox 4176267414 MAIL ORDER FORM-Oty ____ LI K-Stand Oty LI K-Stand & Bench Oty -Wing Stops Pt l enclosed US $________ check money order payable P7W Inc Chate LI VISA LIMO Acct # _______________________ SignatureEXP Date ___________I Name print ______________________________ Ph # ______________________H Address ship toI 1OityState ________ Zip/ K-Stand $7900 Sold engine operation K-Stand & Bench $18400 set K-Wing Stops $2300 pair Units sold fully assembled unfinished surface Shipped lowest cost parcel service paying check call shipping charges Allow 2-3 weeks delivery MO residents add 645% sales tax Business phone 417 626-7411 Mail orders FTW Inc ox 8198 in MO 64802 94 Model Aviation Turners videotape Building Proper Wing will show you need know subject Details text * Required operate engine K- S land price paid choose gain time aiso lose experience creation pride workmanship sense accomplishment used part hobby ARE model compete becomes less valued partner disposable tool model no longer represents personal investment time merely money regardless platitudes same thing pay pay price modeling spirit question properly listed under personal choice pay sometimes-stiff financial penalty involved matter settled between pilot family accountant troubling aspect situation beginning Pattern pilots meet dont have choice cant build Choosing use building skills have thing choosing never develop skills another advent ARF model has brought hobby have never built traditional model have trained ARE graduated low-wing sport ARF now parked Pattern doorstep looking ARF compete idea building kit either doesnt occur distasteful Most have no sense high continuing price signing up pay Pattern competitor cant build serious disadvantage Without basic building skills its impossible accurately evaluate quality condition model offered sale cant build model cant repair Most important instead getting what want will have seffle what can get Ive said before comes again Law Balsa Jungle cant build will always mercy can Learn build Its cheaper its fun TV its lots interactive best computer game takes little time someone once said God doesnt deduct hours spend building models allotted span As bonus get trim out building errors committed instead building errors someone else committed sold Im sure exact physiological mechanism involved much easier blood pressure Now Ive gotten off chest Ill tell find quality readybuilt Pattern model single best source Patternrelated advertising kits custom builders used models K-Factor newsletter National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics NSRCA Membership must aspiring Pattern competitor monthly newsletter mini-magazine full building trimming advice Dues $30 year send NSRCA Secretary/Treasurer Maureen Dunphy 215 Industrial Blvd Tullahoma TN 37388 Tel 615 455-0735 FAX 615 455-0677 options kit manufacturers offer ads cant find what want next step order basic kit choice contact custom builder necessarily order quite few custom builders scattered across country two impeccable national reputations iron-clad references Sam Turner Bob Noll Sam Turner operates 2716 Shadecrest Rd Land OLakes FL 34639 can contact him 813 996-6421 until midnight Eastern Time day Bob Noll does business under name Pro Built can get him 2317 Acorn Drive Vestal NY 13850 Tel 607 754-5279 Contact genflemen directly prices details believe complete Pattern experience still means building model well flying Sam Turner also offers set videotapes called Building Proper Wing will walk through complete job modern Pattern wing assembly production values homespun variety information comprehensive complete methods shown will produce straight light wing price four-hour set $5995 now youll excuse think Ill go downstairs build model airplane nickel-metal hydride battery may look like NiCd compare performance difference unmistakeable NiMH Tx Rx batteries radio have about double storage capacity similarly sized NiOd packs standard M NiCd NiMH AA weigh about same iCd can charged 550-600 mAh NiMh M delivers full 1200 mAh Thats double storage capacity same size weight means can double run time sacrificing space adding weight.and stretch single charge session full day safe flying Whats NiMH cells environmentally friendly no disposal requirements Plus theyre easy use NiCds follow tips right youre set enjoy NiMH battery benefits best Theyre ideal forTx Rx packs R/C systems lable wide range assembled packs tabbed untabbed cells location dealer nearest please call 1 -800-682-8948 ext 046D Distributed Exclusively Thrxulh GREAT PLANES MODEL DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY PO Box 9021 Chunpaign IL 61 626-9021 Copyright 1995 3074173 Double run time difference between HydriMax NiMH batteries NiCds tips below explain differences best way achieve top results NiMH batteries Allow longer charge times NiMH batteries offer about twice capacity NiCds require correspondingly longer charge times Use between 32-1O4E Extreme temperatures can cause rapid loss stored charge Use tabbed NiMH cells pack building Applying soldering iron directly untabbed cells may cause permanent damage NiMH cells designed low-drain long-duration uses Discharge rates 75OmA less therefore recommended HyddMax 96 Model Aviation t NIMH Batteries Charge HydriMak batteries no day before expected use NIMH cells have self-discharge rate roughly twice NiCds Charge standard rates 75OmA below Fast charge equipment specially designed NiMH batteries