RADIO CONTROL COMBAT RECENTLY received letter Randy Rogers Williamsburg Virginia contained some questions Scale RC combat After getting response Randy called told Thats what should put column So armed Randys suggestion convenient excuse reviewed number letters compile some common questions modelers have about Scale RC Combat What 704 Combat number 704 refers event described AMA Competition Regulations book World War II Combat objective event recreate excitement World War II fighter combat enjoyable safe Scale competition will interesting spectators challenging contestants event uses 1A2-scale models combat aircraft produced service between 1935 1955 model pulls 30-foot steamer during seven-minute combat round trying cut streamers other fliers Scoring added subtracted over three rounds strict safety rules included event Some safety rules include maximum weight allowed model establishment well-defined flying areas Combat box spectator areas What would typical Scale RC Combat model like typical model would 1/i2-scale model single-engine fighter wingspan about 36 inches depending aircraft modeled have sport-iS 21 engine again depending aircraft weight within few ounces two pounds model would use three servos controlling elevator ailerons throttle Generally models have no landing gear hand-launched belly-in dead-stick landing after flight What sizes types engines allowed what people use what would hot setup Engine size depends type aircraft modeled model inlinepowered design such P-s 1 Mustang P-40 Warhawk would use 15-sized engine model aircraft powered radial engine such P-47 Zero would allowed 21 Reaction-powered aircraft eg jets rockets would also usec 21s Most people fly sport engines like 05 Max FP series Four strokes allowed available sizes Diesels also allowed despite excellent performance diesels just dont seem popular North America Electric power also permitted long weight limitations adhered Look information Electrics future column Any question about hot setup hard answer Tuned pipes allowed event other performance-enhancing features such ball-bearings allowed hot setup worth extra cost however size Combat box used event favors less-expensive sport engines RC Combat ability maneuver important extra speed hot engine can deliver What type fuel used no restrictions fuel type Most fliers use l0%-15% nitro some use 0% thats typo zero% flier know swears 35% personally havent noticed clear advantage meet based solely type fuel used What size type props used Any prop like put 15or 21-sized engine Typical sizes would 7 x 6 8 x 4 8 x 5 8 x 6 71/2 x 7 9 x 4 type prop used varies widely Masters Airscrews probably popular make fliers like added performance APC props Remembering propellers double-edged swords prefer using wooden props find Rev-Ups seem perform best Are kits and/or plans available Yes About half dozen manufactures make kits 704 event close enough size often modified meet rules Some major kit manufactures Custom Cutters 4302N 750W Ligonier IN 46767 Tel 219 894-3370 House Balsa 10101 Yucca Rd Adelanto CA 92301 Tel 619 246-6426 Precision Aero 1561 River Highlands Dr Oconomowoc WI 53066 July1994 103 Non-Scale Combat GT Generix all-balsa Tailgator 110 has average all-up weight less two pounds Scratch-built beauty month Duane Holliger drew plans 110 won newsletters design contest Responding entreaty photos Sandy Frank Weatherford Texas sent photos Russian-built Bat Wings Progressives Kingcobra new kit Scale RC Combat airfoil allbalsa model symmetrical Snohomish Washington Seattle Radio Aero Club fliers first Combat event fall 1993 see text names GASPAMIM NICROTECHNA C02 LINE OF ENGINES GM-83 BORE4mm STROKE5mm VOLUME0063 cc WEIGHT10 grams RPMS6X-2400 RUNNING TIME . 60 sec GM-120 BORE5mm STROKE6mm VOLUME012cc WEIGHT18 grams RPMS600-2406 RUNNING TIME . 60 sec GM-300 BORE8mm STROKE6mm VOLUME030cc WEIGHT28 grams RPMS506-2400 RUNNING TIME . OOsec $ 5995 $ 4495 p $ 5995 GM-120 TWIN CYLINDER$ 6495 ARF & KITS AVAILABLE IMPORTED EXCLUSIVELY BY fIOEEY CLUE 800 525-7493 FAX-714 459-1760 DISTRIBUTED ALSO BY SIG MANUFACTURING PECK POLYMERS BORE 2x5mm STROKE 2x6mm VOLUME 2x0l2cc WEIGHT 20grams RPMS -2400 RUNNING TIME . 60 sec j Sheet Balsa[W Stick -N- Tissue ConstructionConstruction No priortE. Requires building cutting experience requiredfitting Builds pre Assembles easily withprinted Balsa parts pre printed & die cutstripwood & Japanese partstissue Build quickly & fly great 0 Select Micro-Cut Quality wood parts Quality hardware included S Legal FACNo-Cal events 16 wingspan Available local hobby shop Tel 414 567-5341 Progressive Miniature Aircraft 214 North Goldenrod Rd A-16 Orlando FL 32807 Tel 407 382-8646 Ziggs Originals 3822 Hoover Dr #4 Madison WI 53714 Tel 608 249-4480 dozen different kits available among five manufactures Major plan sources include CRX Scale 4709 Green Meadows Ave Torrance CA 90505 Tel 310 378-5679 John Pond Old Time Plan Service Box 90310 San Jose CA 95109 Tel 408 292-3382 Verivoli Plans 5726 Case Ave N Hollywood CA 91601 Tel 818 980-6184 CRX Scale alone offers two dozen different designs scratch builder What best model build What model should build Two very commonly asked questions first sort trick question What best fighter WW II opinions no definite answers same thing goes models no clear-cut best second question lot easier answer can chose combat aircraft produced service between 1935 1955 can build under weight limits should narrow down couple hundred designs list choose whatever plane ye always wanted fly information pack available CDs events An information pack includes rules scortng sheets safety checklist tips running event can obtained writing address given top column no charge information pack may twist arm some photos event What does check 6 mean Check 6 clear 6 refers oclock method communicating location other aircraft relative plane Twelve oclock straight ahead 3 oclock off right etc full-scale fighters RC Scale Combat check 6 make sure arent about become someone elses latest victory about sums up some typical questions asked still have questions RC Combat please feel free write Lets move other items scratch-built beauty award month has go Duane Holliger Carlock Illinois building effort definitely typical Duanes Messerschmitt 110 powered twin OS Max 10 FP engines uses three Futaba miniservos keep weight down two pounds five ouncesthree ounces below 2t/2 pound weight limit twins Built entry newsletters design contest Duane drew up own plans beautiful twin won contest Short planes enthusiasm Seattle Radio Aero Club Snohomish Washington held first Combat event last fall see photo Standing L-R Mark Metge Ki-61 Terry Birkholz Dave Owen Chuck Borozinski John Barton Greg Twedt kneeling Van Caryl Dave Coolidge Mark Metge wrote event great time Snohomish club will hosting seven Combat meets during 1994 Progressive Miniature Aircraft214 North Goldenrod Rd A- 16 Orlando FL 32807 Tel 407 382-8646-has introduced new kit Scale RC Combat P-63 Kingcobra features same easy-building all-balsa construction other models yet Progressive described prototype being best flying weve ever made Progressive credits full-sized P-63s nearly perfect modeling proportions giving new kit Stik-like flying qualities model pictured weighed 33 ounces Continued page 108 104 Model Aviation RAFT CONSTRUCTION VIDEOS _PLANvramo~Dfl PLANE VIDEO ThE WORLD LEADER IN RC AIRPLANE CONSTRUCTiON ViDEOS BRINGS YOU LIBRARY OF VIDEOS WITH EASY TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BUILDING WITH FOAM 2 Nra details concerning dihedral bracing covering wing balsa glassing priming painting spray cans covered $1995 S/H $600 foreign ground FLYING HIGH WITH RC 40 MIn Want get RC Airplanes can show Ins Outs getting hobby Costs etc $1295 S/H $600 foreign ground BUILDING IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME 4 Hrs 2-2 hour videos constructing SIG KADET MKII trainer necessary details included construct wood aircraft Wing construction-radio lnstallation-pushrods-balancing engine installation-fuel tankcovering film covering $34g5 S/H $800 Foreign ground OTHER TITLES AEROBATICS AND GROUND SCHOOL 105 Mm BUILDING ARF 2 Hrs BUILDING WITH FIBERGLASS 2 Hrs $19gs $300 S/H $600 foreign ground NEWI tepee now avaIlable PAL SECAM Please add $2500 additional per tape PAL SECAM Mall Check Money Order PLANE VIDEO PO BOX 23128 24 Hr Toll Free CLIVE IA 80325 call 1-800-383-8251 1-515-223-0897 3/84 IOWA RESIOENTS PLEASE ADD 5% 5AL55 TAX 2 Giants Help Promote - - competitive * ____ Flying Large RIC Air Craft i I IMAA membership includes quarterly magazine High Flight I MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION [J NEW IJ RENEWAL Date19I Yeay Dues$1500 USA $2000 US Canada & Mexico $3000 US ElsewhereI Make CHECK MONEY ORDER Payable INTERNATIONAL MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC I Name ____________________________________ Phone ________________________ I Street ______________________________________ P0 Box/Route Box ________________ I ________________________State/Province _________________Zip _________________ 1CIty IMAA __________AMA Number ____________MAAC ___________Chapter __________ L TO IMAA Secretary DONE VINEYARD 2O5 HiIIdce Road a KS 67401 e & Mill Conbo Total Mashlolna Cestar PROVIDES POSITIVE SECURELY LOCKED CONNECTION SNAP ACTION PROVIDES FOR OUICK AND EASY INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF THE SAPETY CLIP WHEN YOU UNPLUG THE CLIP CAN BE INSTALLED ON THE LARGER PORTION OP THE PLUG FOR SAFEKEEPING POR USE ON PLANES HELICOPTERS CARS AND BOATS CONSTRUCTED OP NYLON FOR LIPETIME USE THREE SAFETY CLIPS SUPPLIED PER PACKAGE FOR USE ON BATTERY PACK AND AILERON PLUGS OR EXTENSIONS PACKAGE PRICE R SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEAL&R High Aarsny Ic ma Sonhos Machinist PIpoTnooParsons Medol Anlrsscs CssAlP Pgtaba J Citrcs CFJP Hiloc Kysshs AristocraftS SIirsIRIP JRJEP Par5on5 Praduct5 P0 Sos 82038 Baton Rhoos LA 758R4 2538 RC Combat/Rose Continued page 104 05 15 FP three miniservos wing area 284 square inches airfoil symmetrical non-Scale Combat Sandy Frank Weatherford Texas answered photo request sent photo some favorite RC Combat mounts Sandys Russian-built Bat Wings modified RC ailerons added trailing edge note shadow photograph powered engines 32-40 range models still retain pressure tank la U/C combat GT GenerixBox 1003 East Windsor NJ 08520 Tel 609 448-1 122offers all-balsa flying wing design called Tailgator non-Scale Combat fliers Tailgator spans 38 inches typically powered 15 25-sized engine 380 square inches wing area average flying weight less two pounds Tailgator has excellent maneuverability Since RC Combat solitary activity UT Generix Tailgator comes two kit sparring partner can build model Well thats now Until next time fly safely sure check 6 Model Aviation Complete Line Precision Bench Top Metalworking Equipment LATHES S SSORIES 0 0ThIS NEW WELL DESIGNED SAFETY TEEM pl SalaRC 517-546-2644 Y Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers Endorsed AMAi RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance ExtraUPS ail z m VISA / MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8YS
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/07
Page Numbers: 103, 104, 108
RADIO CONTROL COMBAT RECENTLY received letter Randy Rogers Williamsburg Virginia contained some questions Scale RC combat After getting response Randy called told Thats what should put column So armed Randys suggestion convenient excuse reviewed number letters compile some common questions modelers have about Scale RC Combat What 704 Combat number 704 refers event described AMA Competition Regulations book World War II Combat objective event recreate excitement World War II fighter combat enjoyable safe Scale competition will interesting spectators challenging contestants event uses 1A2-scale models combat aircraft produced service between 1935 1955 model pulls 30-foot steamer during seven-minute combat round trying cut streamers other fliers Scoring added subtracted over three rounds strict safety rules included event Some safety rules include maximum weight allowed model establishment well-defined flying areas Combat box spectator areas What would typical Scale RC Combat model like typical model would 1/i2-scale model single-engine fighter wingspan about 36 inches depending aircraft modeled have sport-iS 21 engine again depending aircraft weight within few ounces two pounds model would use three servos controlling elevator ailerons throttle Generally models have no landing gear hand-launched belly-in dead-stick landing after flight What sizes types engines allowed what people use what would hot setup Engine size depends type aircraft modeled model inlinepowered design such P-s 1 Mustang P-40 Warhawk would use 15-sized engine model aircraft powered radial engine such P-47 Zero would allowed 21 Reaction-powered aircraft eg jets rockets would also usec 21s Most people fly sport engines like 05 Max FP series Four strokes allowed available sizes Diesels also allowed despite excellent performance diesels just dont seem popular North America Electric power also permitted long weight limitations adhered Look information Electrics future column Any question about hot setup hard answer Tuned pipes allowed event other performance-enhancing features such ball-bearings allowed hot setup worth extra cost however size Combat box used event favors less-expensive sport engines RC Combat ability maneuver important extra speed hot engine can deliver What type fuel used no restrictions fuel type Most fliers use l0%-15% nitro some use 0% thats typo zero% flier know swears 35% personally havent noticed clear advantage meet based solely type fuel used What size type props used Any prop like put 15or 21-sized engine Typical sizes would 7 x 6 8 x 4 8 x 5 8 x 6 71/2 x 7 9 x 4 type prop used varies widely Masters Airscrews probably popular make fliers like added performance APC props Remembering propellers double-edged swords prefer using wooden props find Rev-Ups seem perform best Are kits and/or plans available Yes About half dozen manufactures make kits 704 event close enough size often modified meet rules Some major kit manufactures Custom Cutters 4302N 750W Ligonier IN 46767 Tel 219 894-3370 House Balsa 10101 Yucca Rd Adelanto CA 92301 Tel 619 246-6426 Precision Aero 1561 River Highlands Dr Oconomowoc WI 53066 July1994 103 Non-Scale Combat GT Generix all-balsa Tailgator 110 has average all-up weight less two pounds Scratch-built beauty month Duane Holliger drew plans 110 won newsletters design contest Responding entreaty photos Sandy Frank Weatherford Texas sent photos Russian-built Bat Wings Progressives Kingcobra new kit Scale RC Combat airfoil allbalsa model symmetrical Snohomish Washington Seattle Radio Aero Club fliers first Combat event fall 1993 see text names GASPAMIM NICROTECHNA C02 LINE OF ENGINES GM-83 BORE4mm STROKE5mm VOLUME0063 cc WEIGHT10 grams RPMS6X-2400 RUNNING TIME . 60 sec GM-120 BORE5mm STROKE6mm VOLUME012cc WEIGHT18 grams RPMS600-2406 RUNNING TIME . 60 sec GM-300 BORE8mm STROKE6mm VOLUME030cc WEIGHT28 grams RPMS506-2400 RUNNING TIME . OOsec $ 5995 $ 4495 p $ 5995 GM-120 TWIN CYLINDER$ 6495 ARF & KITS AVAILABLE IMPORTED EXCLUSIVELY BY fIOEEY CLUE 800 525-7493 FAX-714 459-1760 DISTRIBUTED ALSO BY SIG MANUFACTURING PECK POLYMERS BORE 2x5mm STROKE 2x6mm VOLUME 2x0l2cc WEIGHT 20grams RPMS -2400 RUNNING TIME . 60 sec j Sheet Balsa[W Stick -N- Tissue ConstructionConstruction No priortE. Requires building cutting experience requiredfitting Builds pre Assembles easily withprinted Balsa parts pre printed & die cutstripwood & Japanese partstissue Build quickly & fly great 0 Select Micro-Cut Quality wood parts Quality hardware included S Legal FACNo-Cal events 16 wingspan Available local hobby shop Tel 414 567-5341 Progressive Miniature Aircraft 214 North Goldenrod Rd A-16 Orlando FL 32807 Tel 407 382-8646 Ziggs Originals 3822 Hoover Dr #4 Madison WI 53714 Tel 608 249-4480 dozen different kits available among five manufactures Major plan sources include CRX Scale 4709 Green Meadows Ave Torrance CA 90505 Tel 310 378-5679 John Pond Old Time Plan Service Box 90310 San Jose CA 95109 Tel 408 292-3382 Verivoli Plans 5726 Case Ave N Hollywood CA 91601 Tel 818 980-6184 CRX Scale alone offers two dozen different designs scratch builder What best model build What model should build Two very commonly asked questions first sort trick question What best fighter WW II opinions no definite answers same thing goes models no clear-cut best second question lot easier answer can chose combat aircraft produced service between 1935 1955 can build under weight limits should narrow down couple hundred designs list choose whatever plane ye always wanted fly information pack available CDs events An information pack includes rules scortng sheets safety checklist tips running event can obtained writing address given top column no charge information pack may twist arm some photos event What does check 6 mean Check 6 clear 6 refers oclock method communicating location other aircraft relative plane Twelve oclock straight ahead 3 oclock off right etc full-scale fighters RC Scale Combat check 6 make sure arent about become someone elses latest victory about sums up some typical questions asked still have questions RC Combat please feel free write Lets move other items scratch-built beauty award month has go Duane Holliger Carlock Illinois building effort definitely typical Duanes Messerschmitt 110 powered twin OS Max 10 FP engines uses three Futaba miniservos keep weight down two pounds five ouncesthree ounces below 2t/2 pound weight limit twins Built entry newsletters design contest Duane drew up own plans beautiful twin won contest Short planes enthusiasm Seattle Radio Aero Club Snohomish Washington held first Combat event last fall see photo Standing L-R Mark Metge Ki-61 Terry Birkholz Dave Owen Chuck Borozinski John Barton Greg Twedt kneeling Van Caryl Dave Coolidge Mark Metge wrote event great time Snohomish club will hosting seven Combat meets during 1994 Progressive Miniature Aircraft214 North Goldenrod Rd A- 16 Orlando FL 32807 Tel 407 382-8646-has introduced new kit Scale RC Combat P-63 Kingcobra features same easy-building all-balsa construction other models yet Progressive described prototype being best flying weve ever made Progressive credits full-sized P-63s nearly perfect modeling proportions giving new kit Stik-like flying qualities model pictured weighed 33 ounces Continued page 108 104 Model Aviation RAFT CONSTRUCTION VIDEOS _PLANvramo~Dfl PLANE VIDEO ThE WORLD LEADER IN RC AIRPLANE CONSTRUCTiON ViDEOS BRINGS YOU LIBRARY OF VIDEOS WITH EASY TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BUILDING WITH FOAM 2 Nra details concerning dihedral bracing covering wing balsa glassing priming painting spray cans covered $1995 S/H $600 foreign ground FLYING HIGH WITH RC 40 MIn Want get RC Airplanes can show Ins Outs getting hobby Costs etc $1295 S/H $600 foreign ground BUILDING IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME 4 Hrs 2-2 hour videos constructing SIG KADET MKII trainer necessary details included construct wood aircraft Wing construction-radio lnstallation-pushrods-balancing engine installation-fuel tankcovering film covering $34g5 S/H $800 Foreign ground OTHER TITLES AEROBATICS AND GROUND SCHOOL 105 Mm BUILDING ARF 2 Hrs BUILDING WITH FIBERGLASS 2 Hrs $19gs $300 S/H $600 foreign ground NEWI tepee now avaIlable PAL SECAM Please add $2500 additional per tape PAL SECAM Mall Check Money Order PLANE VIDEO PO BOX 23128 24 Hr Toll Free CLIVE IA 80325 call 1-800-383-8251 1-515-223-0897 3/84 IOWA RESIOENTS PLEASE ADD 5% 5AL55 TAX 2 Giants Help Promote - - competitive * ____ Flying Large RIC Air Craft i I IMAA membership includes quarterly magazine High Flight I MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION [J NEW IJ RENEWAL Date19I Yeay Dues$1500 USA $2000 US Canada & Mexico $3000 US ElsewhereI Make CHECK MONEY ORDER Payable INTERNATIONAL MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC I Name ____________________________________ Phone ________________________ I Street ______________________________________ P0 Box/Route Box ________________ I ________________________State/Province _________________Zip _________________ 1CIty IMAA __________AMA Number ____________MAAC ___________Chapter __________ L TO IMAA Secretary DONE VINEYARD 2O5 HiIIdce Road a KS 67401 e & Mill Conbo Total Mashlolna Cestar PROVIDES POSITIVE SECURELY LOCKED CONNECTION SNAP ACTION PROVIDES FOR OUICK AND EASY INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF THE SAPETY CLIP WHEN YOU UNPLUG THE CLIP CAN BE INSTALLED ON THE LARGER PORTION OP THE PLUG FOR SAFEKEEPING POR USE ON PLANES HELICOPTERS CARS AND BOATS CONSTRUCTED OP NYLON FOR LIPETIME USE THREE SAFETY CLIPS SUPPLIED PER PACKAGE FOR USE ON BATTERY PACK AND AILERON PLUGS OR EXTENSIONS PACKAGE PRICE R SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEAL&R High Aarsny Ic ma Sonhos Machinist PIpoTnooParsons Medol Anlrsscs CssAlP Pgtaba J Citrcs CFJP Hiloc Kysshs AristocraftS SIirsIRIP JRJEP Par5on5 Praduct5 P0 Sos 82038 Baton Rhoos LA 758R4 2538 RC Combat/Rose Continued page 104 05 15 FP three miniservos wing area 284 square inches airfoil symmetrical non-Scale Combat Sandy Frank Weatherford Texas answered photo request sent photo some favorite RC Combat mounts Sandys Russian-built Bat Wings modified RC ailerons added trailing edge note shadow photograph powered engines 32-40 range models still retain pressure tank la U/C combat GT GenerixBox 1003 East Windsor NJ 08520 Tel 609 448-1 122offers all-balsa flying wing design called Tailgator non-Scale Combat fliers Tailgator spans 38 inches typically powered 15 25-sized engine 380 square inches wing area average flying weight less two pounds Tailgator has excellent maneuverability Since RC Combat solitary activity UT Generix Tailgator comes two kit sparring partner can build model Well thats now Until next time fly safely sure check 6 Model Aviation Complete Line Precision Bench Top Metalworking Equipment LATHES S SSORIES 0 0ThIS NEW WELL DESIGNED SAFETY TEEM pl SalaRC 517-546-2644 Y Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers Endorsed AMAi RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance ExtraUPS ail z m VISA / MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8YS
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/07
Page Numbers: 103, 104, 108
RADIO CONTROL COMBAT RECENTLY received letter Randy Rogers Williamsburg Virginia contained some questions Scale RC combat After getting response Randy called told Thats what should put column So armed Randys suggestion convenient excuse reviewed number letters compile some common questions modelers have about Scale RC Combat What 704 Combat number 704 refers event described AMA Competition Regulations book World War II Combat objective event recreate excitement World War II fighter combat enjoyable safe Scale competition will interesting spectators challenging contestants event uses 1A2-scale models combat aircraft produced service between 1935 1955 model pulls 30-foot steamer during seven-minute combat round trying cut streamers other fliers Scoring added subtracted over three rounds strict safety rules included event Some safety rules include maximum weight allowed model establishment well-defined flying areas Combat box spectator areas What would typical Scale RC Combat model like typical model would 1/i2-scale model single-engine fighter wingspan about 36 inches depending aircraft modeled have sport-iS 21 engine again depending aircraft weight within few ounces two pounds model would use three servos controlling elevator ailerons throttle Generally models have no landing gear hand-launched belly-in dead-stick landing after flight What sizes types engines allowed what people use what would hot setup Engine size depends type aircraft modeled model inlinepowered design such P-s 1 Mustang P-40 Warhawk would use 15-sized engine model aircraft powered radial engine such P-47 Zero would allowed 21 Reaction-powered aircraft eg jets rockets would also usec 21s Most people fly sport engines like 05 Max FP series Four strokes allowed available sizes Diesels also allowed despite excellent performance diesels just dont seem popular North America Electric power also permitted long weight limitations adhered Look information Electrics future column Any question about hot setup hard answer Tuned pipes allowed event other performance-enhancing features such ball-bearings allowed hot setup worth extra cost however size Combat box used event favors less-expensive sport engines RC Combat ability maneuver important extra speed hot engine can deliver What type fuel used no restrictions fuel type Most fliers use l0%-15% nitro some use 0% thats typo zero% flier know swears 35% personally havent noticed clear advantage meet based solely type fuel used What size type props used Any prop like put 15or 21-sized engine Typical sizes would 7 x 6 8 x 4 8 x 5 8 x 6 71/2 x 7 9 x 4 type prop used varies widely Masters Airscrews probably popular make fliers like added performance APC props Remembering propellers double-edged swords prefer using wooden props find Rev-Ups seem perform best Are kits and/or plans available Yes About half dozen manufactures make kits 704 event close enough size often modified meet rules Some major kit manufactures Custom Cutters 4302N 750W Ligonier IN 46767 Tel 219 894-3370 House Balsa 10101 Yucca Rd Adelanto CA 92301 Tel 619 246-6426 Precision Aero 1561 River Highlands Dr Oconomowoc WI 53066 July1994 103 Non-Scale Combat GT Generix all-balsa Tailgator 110 has average all-up weight less two pounds Scratch-built beauty month Duane Holliger drew plans 110 won newsletters design contest Responding entreaty photos Sandy Frank Weatherford Texas sent photos Russian-built Bat Wings Progressives Kingcobra new kit Scale RC Combat airfoil allbalsa model symmetrical Snohomish Washington Seattle Radio Aero Club fliers first Combat event fall 1993 see text names GASPAMIM NICROTECHNA C02 LINE OF ENGINES GM-83 BORE4mm STROKE5mm VOLUME0063 cc WEIGHT10 grams RPMS6X-2400 RUNNING TIME . 60 sec GM-120 BORE5mm STROKE6mm VOLUME012cc WEIGHT18 grams RPMS600-2406 RUNNING TIME . 60 sec GM-300 BORE8mm STROKE6mm VOLUME030cc WEIGHT28 grams RPMS506-2400 RUNNING TIME . OOsec $ 5995 $ 4495 p $ 5995 GM-120 TWIN CYLINDER$ 6495 ARF & KITS AVAILABLE IMPORTED EXCLUSIVELY BY fIOEEY CLUE 800 525-7493 FAX-714 459-1760 DISTRIBUTED ALSO BY SIG MANUFACTURING PECK POLYMERS BORE 2x5mm STROKE 2x6mm VOLUME 2x0l2cc WEIGHT 20grams RPMS -2400 RUNNING TIME . 60 sec j Sheet Balsa[W Stick -N- Tissue ConstructionConstruction No priortE. Requires building cutting experience requiredfitting Builds pre Assembles easily withprinted Balsa parts pre printed & die cutstripwood & Japanese partstissue Build quickly & fly great 0 Select Micro-Cut Quality wood parts Quality hardware included S Legal FACNo-Cal events 16 wingspan Available local hobby shop Tel 414 567-5341 Progressive Miniature Aircraft 214 North Goldenrod Rd A-16 Orlando FL 32807 Tel 407 382-8646 Ziggs Originals 3822 Hoover Dr #4 Madison WI 53714 Tel 608 249-4480 dozen different kits available among five manufactures Major plan sources include CRX Scale 4709 Green Meadows Ave Torrance CA 90505 Tel 310 378-5679 John Pond Old Time Plan Service Box 90310 San Jose CA 95109 Tel 408 292-3382 Verivoli Plans 5726 Case Ave N Hollywood CA 91601 Tel 818 980-6184 CRX Scale alone offers two dozen different designs scratch builder What best model build What model should build Two very commonly asked questions first sort trick question What best fighter WW II opinions no definite answers same thing goes models no clear-cut best second question lot easier answer can chose combat aircraft produced service between 1935 1955 can build under weight limits should narrow down couple hundred designs list choose whatever plane ye always wanted fly information pack available CDs events An information pack includes rules scortng sheets safety checklist tips running event can obtained writing address given top column no charge information pack may twist arm some photos event What does check 6 mean Check 6 clear 6 refers oclock method communicating location other aircraft relative plane Twelve oclock straight ahead 3 oclock off right etc full-scale fighters RC Scale Combat check 6 make sure arent about become someone elses latest victory about sums up some typical questions asked still have questions RC Combat please feel free write Lets move other items scratch-built beauty award month has go Duane Holliger Carlock Illinois building effort definitely typical Duanes Messerschmitt 110 powered twin OS Max 10 FP engines uses three Futaba miniservos keep weight down two pounds five ouncesthree ounces below 2t/2 pound weight limit twins Built entry newsletters design contest Duane drew up own plans beautiful twin won contest Short planes enthusiasm Seattle Radio Aero Club Snohomish Washington held first Combat event last fall see photo Standing L-R Mark Metge Ki-61 Terry Birkholz Dave Owen Chuck Borozinski John Barton Greg Twedt kneeling Van Caryl Dave Coolidge Mark Metge wrote event great time Snohomish club will hosting seven Combat meets during 1994 Progressive Miniature Aircraft214 North Goldenrod Rd A- 16 Orlando FL 32807 Tel 407 382-8646-has introduced new kit Scale RC Combat P-63 Kingcobra features same easy-building all-balsa construction other models yet Progressive described prototype being best flying weve ever made Progressive credits full-sized P-63s nearly perfect modeling proportions giving new kit Stik-like flying qualities model pictured weighed 33 ounces Continued page 108 104 Model Aviation RAFT CONSTRUCTION VIDEOS _PLANvramo~Dfl PLANE VIDEO ThE WORLD LEADER IN RC AIRPLANE CONSTRUCTiON ViDEOS BRINGS YOU LIBRARY OF VIDEOS WITH EASY TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BUILDING WITH FOAM 2 Nra details concerning dihedral bracing covering wing balsa glassing priming painting spray cans covered $1995 S/H $600 foreign ground FLYING HIGH WITH RC 40 MIn Want get RC Airplanes can show Ins Outs getting hobby Costs etc $1295 S/H $600 foreign ground BUILDING IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME 4 Hrs 2-2 hour videos constructing SIG KADET MKII trainer necessary details included construct wood aircraft Wing construction-radio lnstallation-pushrods-balancing engine installation-fuel tankcovering film covering $34g5 S/H $800 Foreign ground OTHER TITLES AEROBATICS AND GROUND SCHOOL 105 Mm BUILDING ARF 2 Hrs BUILDING WITH FIBERGLASS 2 Hrs $19gs $300 S/H $600 foreign ground NEWI tepee now avaIlable PAL SECAM Please add $2500 additional per tape PAL SECAM Mall Check Money Order PLANE VIDEO PO BOX 23128 24 Hr Toll Free CLIVE IA 80325 call 1-800-383-8251 1-515-223-0897 3/84 IOWA RESIOENTS PLEASE ADD 5% 5AL55 TAX 2 Giants Help Promote - - competitive * ____ Flying Large RIC Air Craft i I IMAA membership includes quarterly magazine High Flight I MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION [J NEW IJ RENEWAL Date19I Yeay Dues$1500 USA $2000 US Canada & Mexico $3000 US ElsewhereI Make CHECK MONEY ORDER Payable INTERNATIONAL MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC I Name ____________________________________ Phone ________________________ I Street ______________________________________ P0 Box/Route Box ________________ I ________________________State/Province _________________Zip _________________ 1CIty IMAA __________AMA Number ____________MAAC ___________Chapter __________ L TO IMAA Secretary DONE VINEYARD 2O5 HiIIdce Road a KS 67401 e & Mill Conbo Total Mashlolna Cestar PROVIDES POSITIVE SECURELY LOCKED CONNECTION SNAP ACTION PROVIDES FOR OUICK AND EASY INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF THE SAPETY CLIP WHEN YOU UNPLUG THE CLIP CAN BE INSTALLED ON THE LARGER PORTION OP THE PLUG FOR SAFEKEEPING POR USE ON PLANES HELICOPTERS CARS AND BOATS CONSTRUCTED OP NYLON FOR LIPETIME USE THREE SAFETY CLIPS SUPPLIED PER PACKAGE FOR USE ON BATTERY PACK AND AILERON PLUGS OR EXTENSIONS PACKAGE PRICE R SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEAL&R High Aarsny Ic ma Sonhos Machinist PIpoTnooParsons Medol Anlrsscs CssAlP Pgtaba J Citrcs CFJP Hiloc Kysshs AristocraftS SIirsIRIP JRJEP Par5on5 Praduct5 P0 Sos 82038 Baton Rhoos LA 758R4 2538 RC Combat/Rose Continued page 104 05 15 FP three miniservos wing area 284 square inches airfoil symmetrical non-Scale Combat Sandy Frank Weatherford Texas answered photo request sent photo some favorite RC Combat mounts Sandys Russian-built Bat Wings modified RC ailerons added trailing edge note shadow photograph powered engines 32-40 range models still retain pressure tank la U/C combat GT GenerixBox 1003 East Windsor NJ 08520 Tel 609 448-1 122offers all-balsa flying wing design called Tailgator non-Scale Combat fliers Tailgator spans 38 inches typically powered 15 25-sized engine 380 square inches wing area average flying weight less two pounds Tailgator has excellent maneuverability Since RC Combat solitary activity UT Generix Tailgator comes two kit sparring partner can build model Well thats now Until next time fly safely sure check 6 Model Aviation Complete Line Precision Bench Top Metalworking Equipment LATHES S SSORIES 0 0ThIS NEW WELL DESIGNED SAFETY TEEM pl SalaRC 517-546-2644 Y Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers Endorsed AMAi RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance ExtraUPS ail z m VISA / MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8YS