RADIO CONTROL ELECTRICS U f U THIS MONTH WE HAVE Electric Connection meet announcement several new Electric products new Electric video some REVOLT followup unique speed-control study months Electric Connection Bill Thomas Box 284 Otis KS 67565 Tel9 13 387-2577 Bill has modeler 20 years two years ago gave Electric try surprisingly its now major interest him Bill describing himself unfortunate ones. cant find anyone nearby interested Electric Hed like hear others Electric inclination area Id like hear folks have responded Fehruary 25-26 weekend Watts Happening 1995 Electric RC aircraft contest presented Las Vegas Radio Control Club meet format low-key fun-fly nature Best Show Best Scale etc plus daily All-Up LastDown can get detailed information Dick Corby 6209 Alta Dr Las Vegas NV 89107 Tel 702 870-9522 New Electric Goodies note month include catalog very serious antique Scale plans should interest E-modelers Its available Vein Clements 308 Palo Alto Drive Caldwell ID 83605 $4 postpaid refund coupon Scale sizes vary include 1/3 1/4 1/6 1/8 1/12 Electric Scale made major showing 94 KRC meet know lots folks would find catalog liking Speaking KRC Aveox announced new product 14-guage high-flex silicone insulated wire five colors neat stuff cause can put end problems presented lookalike red black wires Electric wire same used Aveox motors controllers colors yellow blue orange black red Cost five feet color $995 plus postage real bargain encourage give try Dont forget can also get color-coordinated connectors John Sermos complete interior decorating next Electric AstroFlight Inc some new products KRC too just-released Electric Motor Handbook written Bob Boucher chief Electric pilot boss Astro number us privileged see early text development book during summer book just off press time KRC meet Nate Bosquet piloted Spirit Narragansett KRC Geared 40 Dual Glitch Recorder counter readouts REVOLT Large model has camcorder just behind windshield number extra noise count smaller number missed signals 102 Model Aviation Aerovolt looks like REVOLT has numerous changes see text Geared 25 fourteen 14s 81 ounces Bill Wargo Reading CT won Best Scale KRC scratchbuilt 11e scale 1911 Antoinette Astro 60 14 x 6 121/2 lb September Bob autographing first copies made available public book must serious aspiring serious Electric modeler strongly recommend spend $1495 covers sorts things like set motor timing speedcontrol operation prop selection batteries etc explains just about everything about motors power systems use Bob also brought some other new Astro products including new catalog new helical-cut gear drives heavily vented cooling motors oval machined housings weight reduction two new microprocessor-controlled speed controls Isnt just great way Electric going/growing Another new product sorts KRC Electric Fly videoa professionally developed produced tape celebrates Electric highlighting fifteenth anniversary world-famous affair video covers three days activities write expected between two hours long includes highlights SR Friday Electric Symposium Second Annual SR Friday Night Fly extensive coverage Saturday Sunday field activities planes flying plus interviews prominent participants vendors attendance Particularly interesting video Electric airborne camera Don Nate Bosquet Rhode Island footage gives real overview perspective hundreds pilots models attendance Order KRC Video John Hickey 1624 Maple Ave Hatfield PA 19440 Cost $23 $20 S shippingforeign extra John said got 72 orders fieldand attendees since great way convince nonbelievers area Order own enjoyment turn club meeting program assure theres nothing like anywhere know will have impact REVOLT feedback starting come As write text November 1994 Model Aviation has out about two weeks seems few clarifications needed no cross-sheeting top bottom fuselage aft wing TE location except minimal amount shown plans battery area designed install packs standing up laying down proper cooling See photo page 33 November issue Regarding dihedral instructions text should have read propping up wing tips 3 4 bench same issue RC Electrics column text makes reference February 1995 103 few speed controls market Designs can change rapidly Most new controls microprocessor based YES THE TWIN-AIR 20 IS HERE AT LAST YES THE TWiN-AIR 20 REALLY CAN BE CONTROLLED ON JUST ONE ENGINE YES THE WV N-AIR 20 OFFERS THE SAME HIGH QUALITY PERFOR MANCE EASE OF FLYING AND HANDLING AEROBATIC CAPABIU TIES FUN TO BUILD AND FUN TO FLY FEATURES FOUND IN ALL NORTHEAST AERODYNAMIC KITS THE TRAIN-AIRS BEL-AIRS AND SPORT AIR YES ITS FROM . NORTHEAST AERODYNAMICS INC 4 NORTHEAST AERODYNAMICS INC 150 ROBINSON ROAD ON NH 03051 881-5899 Specifications Engine Requirement -Two 20-30 Wing Span 58 Wing Area 625 Sq 434 Sq Fuselage Length -43 Fuselage Width -35 Overall Weight Range -55 65 pounds Wing Loading Range 195 239 Sq Ft Radio Functions -4 Channel Ask local hobby shop order direct 4-1111) AUTHORIZED SAITO REPAIR CENTER VISA MASTERCARD CALL 1-800-651-1505 FOR PARTS ORDERS ONLY P & P ENTERPRISES 230 W PARKER ROAD 130 PLANO TEXAS 75075 PH 214 423-2282 FAX 214 980-1520 photo included photo detailed installation dual hatch holddownsan upgrade original REVOLTand Ill try include missing photo later issue Experience showing plane equipped lighter-weight lower power systems eg seven-cell flies bit better wind slightly forward balance point Several modelers have told agree lightest REVOLTs can have balance moved about /4 inch forward plan position best windy weather behavior suggested larger heavier power systems follow plan photo month shows next generation design REVOLT derivative called AEROVOLT Electric follows REVOLT root design size appearance its mildly aerobatic Electric hence AFRO part nameThis performance change accomplished using true Clark-Y airfoil its characteristic Phillips-entry shape reducing dihedral adding ailerons raising vertical center-ofgravity narrowing recommended power system range 250-450 watts design changes allow easy rolls inverted flight much added tricycle gear better ground handling intent equipping later night flying solid predictable ground handling imperative result great-flying model feel AERO VOLT truly represents next natural step Several columns ago promised extensive speed-control report has happened doubt will soon speed- control technology market changing rapidly time column got hands much information would obsolete Thats rightmanufacturers revising speedcontrol designs fly much faster can realistically report story since new controls microprocessor based software being rewritten before ink dries previous issue same ever before speed-control redesign much revision hardware evolution software addition revisions existing product new products competing suppliers appear marketplace Thoroughly evaluating could dynamic overwhelming task began good faith months ago realized back off However have pursued exclusive believe unprecedented aspect speed-control comparison concerning inflight glitch behavior process test-flying new some old speed controls noticed TRU-TURN also has PROP NUT will fit motor precision PROP NUTS come engine thread sizes two different shapes available stock Ask hobby dealer name 104 Model Aviation 4FAST TURNAROUND PARTS ORDERS ACCEPTED TRU-TURN now offers very finest versatile light weight PROP HUBS turned solid barstock inside out true running hub new hub will mount motor standard TRU-TURN adapter kit big bird multi-bolt applications TRU-TURN has covered Made U S PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Romco Manufacturing Inc QUALITY VERSATILITY GREAT LOOKS TY PO Box 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713/943-1867 what seemed quite difference inflight glitches among products Some controls seemed perform much better others hit used chokes control-to-receiver cable quiet some newer controls see column December 1989 soon became clear needed get quantitative about observations could report findings suppliers position numeric credibility Besides curiosity peaked pursuit sounded like fun labor reviewed three-part 1994 RCM series George Steiner Glitch Recorder articles detailed construction authors experience onboard electronic counters designed tally radio glitches flight purpose comparative evaluation various radios missed frames signal misses would counted seemed same idea would useful evaluation speedcontrol-induced inflight glitches built Georges circuits flew several times noting flight behavior recorded missed-signal counts became clear modified version Steiner design what really needed application redesigned counting system include dual counter readoutsone missed signals per original intent other count additional signals signals should present ie noise attempted instrument airplane capture record possible radio glitches might experience Early flight tests revealed what suspected some speed controls definitely glitchy others now relative numbers support feeling often extra~ signals noise missed signals After some practice settled standard flight pattern large repetitive ovals around field portion flight path included known glitch zone weak-signal area flight disturbances known occur easily attempted keep flights course make comparisons fair also settled total flight time five minutes plus minus 15 seconds power system remained fixed geared cobalt 05 seven cells throttle varied over full range throughout flight installation variable speed control and/or added chokes Ive recorded data nine different speed controls over total 64 individual flights have blizzard data show best-performing speed controls tests time-honored opto coupled mature analog designs include Astro 205 Horak IIehcopter Demos 800 AM 500 PM $400 ADMITTANCE TABLES $400 Contacts JIM OUCKWORTH 912-922-8663 NORM DEPUTY 912-328-2689 805 DOANE 912-987-2463 Mail Georgia Aircraft Modelers Association GAMA Box 140 Warner Robins Georgia 31099 GAMA Bulletin Board 912-922-9182 THE SOUTHEASTERN MODEL SHOW Li7he South 3 Yine3i fl//oc/e/i7rcu/e &ww PERRY ALGEORGIA FL Airpfane Demos LANTA 100 MILES N EXIT9 42 RI-CENTER 1-75Is AT EXIT 42 S FLORIDA 120 MILES ALL TYPES OF MODELS ON DISPLAY Finest Air Museum South Nearby Robins AFB 15 Miles February 1995 105 Bandits 1 OClock E-Z dIlt WWII P-8 [-41 Now [4U Uorsair Pedal Planes will have much fun building 3-6 year old will have Flyingit Kit includes full-sized patterns complete Instructions color nhnt0 list nf -5 & H .J lies add 6% sales tax Specify plan wanted Flight Line Toys PC Box 3484 Sprinqtield MO 65808 28 JAN 1995 FLYING DEMOS AIRPLANES AND HELICOPTERS 1000 AM 200 PM BOAT DEMOS flyers want run engine stock magneto Eliminates need dangerous kick back expensive electric starters Easily installed few min utes no modification engine Battery unplugged turned off after engine started Available 48 6 9 volt bat tery Complete system including battery plug and cord $5995 plus PH will install system engine set up test run $2000 plus PH ignition parts & acces sories available Send $2 price list newsletter B&P Associates Gives Total Fligbt Line FREEDOM new electnc starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 Canadian control Jomar SM-4 Both counters typically recorded zero just-a-few counts flight controls flights solid deliberately circumvented opto coupler feature flight connecting wire motor power system - receiver system - counts went near zero low tensclearly demonstrating majority interference getting receiver flight behavior clearly reflected increase hits newest microprocessor designs typically much noisier some counts ranging tens up hundreds corresponding degraded flight behavior None optically coupled case dramatically better chokes inserted controllreceiver lead offenders became quiet best analog units microprocessor controls close performance analog chokes added However product redesigned other reasons process became much worse glitch count step backward manufacturer now adding chokes software changes result study Im expecting new sample day Within bunch microprocessor speed control offensive chokes counts still tens clearly worst I looked spectrum analyzer found effect onboard jammer actually output substantial radio clutter ranging low- well past 100mHz right through radio frequencies manufacturer revising product write column So can fully appreciate counts George Steiner reported low counts likely seen flight path perturbations Im happy report correct also found counts tens somewhat noticeable flight path disturbances Inflight counts lOOs get downright scary Easy Hand-Starts No Kick Backs 52Balsa/Foam/PlyHardware Pkg Inci 4 ChannelEasy Build. Motor Mount mci Pre-formed Wire Landing Gearillustrated Instructions FIRST STEP 11/C U PO Box 40023 Georgown TX 78627 512 33t2943 312 869-2083 Sundays Mondays after 600 pm CST LII] FAX 312 33t-2943 Texas residents add 63/4% FAITAN II RUBBER 14 /16 1/8~ THICK 1 lb box $1 6 UPS delivered US 10 lb box $11 5 UPS delivered Made USA CA res add 8% sales tax KSB fuel timers $13 DT $19 Silly putty timers $5 Front ends winders stooges Books Czech P30 props Slick Lube CROCKETT hooks plus kinds super accessories huge bunch great FE kits Send $1FAI Model Supply 1994 ______________________ catalog P0 Box 3957 Torrance CA 90510 Phone 310-830-8939 106 Model Aviation complete must tell flight testing done six meters using AM system dual glitch recorder plugged receiver throttle channel Y cable Im sure specific results observed recorded would vary radio brand radio brand AM FM PCM 50 mHz frequencies 72 mHz frequencies fact suspect its possible some radios will see some glitch count did thats point point recorded relative glitch count behavior various controls corresponding flight misbehavior Suffice say may find newer microprocessor controls glitchy analog predecessors note again three 10 microhenry chokes ACE LLlO6 control-to-receiver leads will likely improve matters greatly provide nearly total cure have shared info manufacturers know plus several other columnists supplier fully receptive fact suppliers now making design changes results coded given manufacturer knows data happened because got curious found pursuit fun what hobby about thanks George Steiner starting fruitful path follow Please enclose SASE correspondence youd like reply enjoy wintertime Electric flying everyone AVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN FC AT WE 1466 windward dr mason ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 T-Shirts $l295pp THE AIRPLANE FACTORY INC 1880 PINE VItW MANDEVILLE LA 70448 504-626-7840 FRtt CATALOG R/C Combat Crash Resistant 48 wingspan 455 -5 lbs Aluminum Landing Gear Video $1295 pp Sport Flying Flys hour 95 $74$5n5P&H LIST $89 951 __ VISA 1-800-264-7840 AM-X COD Kombat 4015 member quick building exiremely durable Armadillo series Made aluminum polypropelyne no foam can assembled engine mounted radio Installed hour NoThing extra buy provide 4 channel radio / 25-40 engine supply everything else great sports plane fully aerobatic bolt-on symmetrical wing pre-hinged pre-finished red blue orange yellow compared oTher almost ready fly designs take 10-12 hours longer complete Kombat 40 true winner ORDER YOURS TODAY Trainer Version available $8495 five minutes can upgrade stan dard Futaba Airtronics servos ball bearing servos new EMS Ball Bearing Conversion Kit New casetopsareaccurateiymoldedofsupertough glass filled fuel-proof Celcon include top quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaft * Stops case top and/or plastic bushing wear * Prevents output gear shaft shimmy Reduces friction improves servo centering * Enhances performance airplanes boats & cars * Mandatory helicopter servos * Free output arm provided case top * Guaranteed against breakage year * pay $3995 $2995 BC-l Fits FUTABA 528/5128 538/5138 S48/S148 Servos set 4$2595 2As above set 1$695 3Fits AIRTRONICS 94102 Servos set 4$2595 4As above set 1$695 Ball Bearing Only JR 501 507 RCD APOLLO 05 10 FOCUS HS300 HS500 ACE 330342 342HS TOWER TS-51 Servos set 4$1995 Add $300 shipping Handling orders ifo Only* California Reaidenta Add 775% Sales Tax OnlyViSA MASTERCARD Accepted Rr rrrr ws IawrJ THATS RIGHT THE LAZY BEE CONVERTS FROM LAND PLANE SEA PLANE IN JUST 2 MINUTES 049 15 20 26 4-cycle Delightful NEW Electric Lazy Bee Quantum Makoa Excellent Electric Ideal Small Fielda Leapin electric radiocontrol performance itdoea take-offs loops roiis has 812 wingloadingoniy 4- 10 oz/aq ft ng Landing Gear minute duration 6-ceii battery pack Seeing Ia 311 vlngi Rent new video juat $18 $10 refunded return cataloga -$2 order Au Pricea include Shipping CLANCY AVIAllON 219W 2nd AVENUE MESA AZ 86210-1317 602 6491834 Electric Lazy Bee Kit $60 NEW 20% wing original Lazy Bee Original Lazy Bee Kit $54 Lazy Bee Float Kit -$24 February 1995 107 visaBJrn/c ELECTRONICS YElP AUAAZENfl LAZY SEW
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/02
Page Numbers: 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107
RADIO CONTROL ELECTRICS U f U THIS MONTH WE HAVE Electric Connection meet announcement several new Electric products new Electric video some REVOLT followup unique speed-control study months Electric Connection Bill Thomas Box 284 Otis KS 67565 Tel9 13 387-2577 Bill has modeler 20 years two years ago gave Electric try surprisingly its now major interest him Bill describing himself unfortunate ones. cant find anyone nearby interested Electric Hed like hear others Electric inclination area Id like hear folks have responded Fehruary 25-26 weekend Watts Happening 1995 Electric RC aircraft contest presented Las Vegas Radio Control Club meet format low-key fun-fly nature Best Show Best Scale etc plus daily All-Up LastDown can get detailed information Dick Corby 6209 Alta Dr Las Vegas NV 89107 Tel 702 870-9522 New Electric Goodies note month include catalog very serious antique Scale plans should interest E-modelers Its available Vein Clements 308 Palo Alto Drive Caldwell ID 83605 $4 postpaid refund coupon Scale sizes vary include 1/3 1/4 1/6 1/8 1/12 Electric Scale made major showing 94 KRC meet know lots folks would find catalog liking Speaking KRC Aveox announced new product 14-guage high-flex silicone insulated wire five colors neat stuff cause can put end problems presented lookalike red black wires Electric wire same used Aveox motors controllers colors yellow blue orange black red Cost five feet color $995 plus postage real bargain encourage give try Dont forget can also get color-coordinated connectors John Sermos complete interior decorating next Electric AstroFlight Inc some new products KRC too just-released Electric Motor Handbook written Bob Boucher chief Electric pilot boss Astro number us privileged see early text development book during summer book just off press time KRC meet Nate Bosquet piloted Spirit Narragansett KRC Geared 40 Dual Glitch Recorder counter readouts REVOLT Large model has camcorder just behind windshield number extra noise count smaller number missed signals 102 Model Aviation Aerovolt looks like REVOLT has numerous changes see text Geared 25 fourteen 14s 81 ounces Bill Wargo Reading CT won Best Scale KRC scratchbuilt 11e scale 1911 Antoinette Astro 60 14 x 6 121/2 lb September Bob autographing first copies made available public book must serious aspiring serious Electric modeler strongly recommend spend $1495 covers sorts things like set motor timing speedcontrol operation prop selection batteries etc explains just about everything about motors power systems use Bob also brought some other new Astro products including new catalog new helical-cut gear drives heavily vented cooling motors oval machined housings weight reduction two new microprocessor-controlled speed controls Isnt just great way Electric going/growing Another new product sorts KRC Electric Fly videoa professionally developed produced tape celebrates Electric highlighting fifteenth anniversary world-famous affair video covers three days activities write expected between two hours long includes highlights SR Friday Electric Symposium Second Annual SR Friday Night Fly extensive coverage Saturday Sunday field activities planes flying plus interviews prominent participants vendors attendance Particularly interesting video Electric airborne camera Don Nate Bosquet Rhode Island footage gives real overview perspective hundreds pilots models attendance Order KRC Video John Hickey 1624 Maple Ave Hatfield PA 19440 Cost $23 $20 S shippingforeign extra John said got 72 orders fieldand attendees since great way convince nonbelievers area Order own enjoyment turn club meeting program assure theres nothing like anywhere know will have impact REVOLT feedback starting come As write text November 1994 Model Aviation has out about two weeks seems few clarifications needed no cross-sheeting top bottom fuselage aft wing TE location except minimal amount shown plans battery area designed install packs standing up laying down proper cooling See photo page 33 November issue Regarding dihedral instructions text should have read propping up wing tips 3 4 bench same issue RC Electrics column text makes reference February 1995 103 few speed controls market Designs can change rapidly Most new controls microprocessor based YES THE TWIN-AIR 20 IS HERE AT LAST YES THE TWiN-AIR 20 REALLY CAN BE CONTROLLED ON JUST ONE ENGINE YES THE WV N-AIR 20 OFFERS THE SAME HIGH QUALITY PERFOR MANCE EASE OF FLYING AND HANDLING AEROBATIC CAPABIU TIES FUN TO BUILD AND FUN TO FLY FEATURES FOUND IN ALL NORTHEAST AERODYNAMIC KITS THE TRAIN-AIRS BEL-AIRS AND SPORT AIR YES ITS FROM . NORTHEAST AERODYNAMICS INC 4 NORTHEAST AERODYNAMICS INC 150 ROBINSON ROAD ON NH 03051 881-5899 Specifications Engine Requirement -Two 20-30 Wing Span 58 Wing Area 625 Sq 434 Sq Fuselage Length -43 Fuselage Width -35 Overall Weight Range -55 65 pounds Wing Loading Range 195 239 Sq Ft Radio Functions -4 Channel Ask local hobby shop order direct 4-1111) AUTHORIZED SAITO REPAIR CENTER VISA MASTERCARD CALL 1-800-651-1505 FOR PARTS ORDERS ONLY P & P ENTERPRISES 230 W PARKER ROAD 130 PLANO TEXAS 75075 PH 214 423-2282 FAX 214 980-1520 photo included photo detailed installation dual hatch holddownsan upgrade original REVOLTand Ill try include missing photo later issue Experience showing plane equipped lighter-weight lower power systems eg seven-cell flies bit better wind slightly forward balance point Several modelers have told agree lightest REVOLTs can have balance moved about /4 inch forward plan position best windy weather behavior suggested larger heavier power systems follow plan photo month shows next generation design REVOLT derivative called AEROVOLT Electric follows REVOLT root design size appearance its mildly aerobatic Electric hence AFRO part nameThis performance change accomplished using true Clark-Y airfoil its characteristic Phillips-entry shape reducing dihedral adding ailerons raising vertical center-ofgravity narrowing recommended power system range 250-450 watts design changes allow easy rolls inverted flight much added tricycle gear better ground handling intent equipping later night flying solid predictable ground handling imperative result great-flying model feel AERO VOLT truly represents next natural step Several columns ago promised extensive speed-control report has happened doubt will soon speed- control technology market changing rapidly time column got hands much information would obsolete Thats rightmanufacturers revising speedcontrol designs fly much faster can realistically report story since new controls microprocessor based software being rewritten before ink dries previous issue same ever before speed-control redesign much revision hardware evolution software addition revisions existing product new products competing suppliers appear marketplace Thoroughly evaluating could dynamic overwhelming task began good faith months ago realized back off However have pursued exclusive believe unprecedented aspect speed-control comparison concerning inflight glitch behavior process test-flying new some old speed controls noticed TRU-TURN also has PROP NUT will fit motor precision PROP NUTS come engine thread sizes two different shapes available stock Ask hobby dealer name 104 Model Aviation 4FAST TURNAROUND PARTS ORDERS ACCEPTED TRU-TURN now offers very finest versatile light weight PROP HUBS turned solid barstock inside out true running hub new hub will mount motor standard TRU-TURN adapter kit big bird multi-bolt applications TRU-TURN has covered Made U S PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Romco Manufacturing Inc QUALITY VERSATILITY GREAT LOOKS TY PO Box 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713/943-1867 what seemed quite difference inflight glitches among products Some controls seemed perform much better others hit used chokes control-to-receiver cable quiet some newer controls see column December 1989 soon became clear needed get quantitative about observations could report findings suppliers position numeric credibility Besides curiosity peaked pursuit sounded like fun labor reviewed three-part 1994 RCM series George Steiner Glitch Recorder articles detailed construction authors experience onboard electronic counters designed tally radio glitches flight purpose comparative evaluation various radios missed frames signal misses would counted seemed same idea would useful evaluation speedcontrol-induced inflight glitches built Georges circuits flew several times noting flight behavior recorded missed-signal counts became clear modified version Steiner design what really needed application redesigned counting system include dual counter readoutsone missed signals per original intent other count additional signals signals should present ie noise attempted instrument airplane capture record possible radio glitches might experience Early flight tests revealed what suspected some speed controls definitely glitchy others now relative numbers support feeling often extra~ signals noise missed signals After some practice settled standard flight pattern large repetitive ovals around field portion flight path included known glitch zone weak-signal area flight disturbances known occur easily attempted keep flights course make comparisons fair also settled total flight time five minutes plus minus 15 seconds power system remained fixed geared cobalt 05 seven cells throttle varied over full range throughout flight installation variable speed control and/or added chokes Ive recorded data nine different speed controls over total 64 individual flights have blizzard data show best-performing speed controls tests time-honored opto coupled mature analog designs include Astro 205 Horak IIehcopter Demos 800 AM 500 PM $400 ADMITTANCE TABLES $400 Contacts JIM OUCKWORTH 912-922-8663 NORM DEPUTY 912-328-2689 805 DOANE 912-987-2463 Mail Georgia Aircraft Modelers Association GAMA Box 140 Warner Robins Georgia 31099 GAMA Bulletin Board 912-922-9182 THE SOUTHEASTERN MODEL SHOW Li7he South 3 Yine3i fl//oc/e/i7rcu/e &ww PERRY ALGEORGIA FL Airpfane Demos LANTA 100 MILES N EXIT9 42 RI-CENTER 1-75Is AT EXIT 42 S FLORIDA 120 MILES ALL TYPES OF MODELS ON DISPLAY Finest Air Museum South Nearby Robins AFB 15 Miles February 1995 105 Bandits 1 OClock E-Z dIlt WWII P-8 [-41 Now [4U Uorsair Pedal Planes will have much fun building 3-6 year old will have Flyingit Kit includes full-sized patterns complete Instructions color nhnt0 list nf -5 & H .J lies add 6% sales tax Specify plan wanted Flight Line Toys PC Box 3484 Sprinqtield MO 65808 28 JAN 1995 FLYING DEMOS AIRPLANES AND HELICOPTERS 1000 AM 200 PM BOAT DEMOS flyers want run engine stock magneto Eliminates need dangerous kick back expensive electric starters Easily installed few min utes no modification engine Battery unplugged turned off after engine started Available 48 6 9 volt bat tery Complete system including battery plug and cord $5995 plus PH will install system engine set up test run $2000 plus PH ignition parts & acces sories available Send $2 price list newsletter B&P Associates Gives Total Fligbt Line FREEDOM new electnc starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 Canadian control Jomar SM-4 Both counters typically recorded zero just-a-few counts flight controls flights solid deliberately circumvented opto coupler feature flight connecting wire motor power system - receiver system - counts went near zero low tensclearly demonstrating majority interference getting receiver flight behavior clearly reflected increase hits newest microprocessor designs typically much noisier some counts ranging tens up hundreds corresponding degraded flight behavior None optically coupled case dramatically better chokes inserted controllreceiver lead offenders became quiet best analog units microprocessor controls close performance analog chokes added However product redesigned other reasons process became much worse glitch count step backward manufacturer now adding chokes software changes result study Im expecting new sample day Within bunch microprocessor speed control offensive chokes counts still tens clearly worst I looked spectrum analyzer found effect onboard jammer actually output substantial radio clutter ranging low- well past 100mHz right through radio frequencies manufacturer revising product write column So can fully appreciate counts George Steiner reported low counts likely seen flight path perturbations Im happy report correct also found counts tens somewhat noticeable flight path disturbances Inflight counts lOOs get downright scary Easy Hand-Starts No Kick Backs 52Balsa/Foam/PlyHardware Pkg Inci 4 ChannelEasy Build. Motor Mount mci Pre-formed Wire Landing Gearillustrated Instructions FIRST STEP 11/C U PO Box 40023 Georgown TX 78627 512 33t2943 312 869-2083 Sundays Mondays after 600 pm CST LII] FAX 312 33t-2943 Texas residents add 63/4% FAITAN II RUBBER 14 /16 1/8~ THICK 1 lb box $1 6 UPS delivered US 10 lb box $11 5 UPS delivered Made USA CA res add 8% sales tax KSB fuel timers $13 DT $19 Silly putty timers $5 Front ends winders stooges Books Czech P30 props Slick Lube CROCKETT hooks plus kinds super accessories huge bunch great FE kits Send $1FAI Model Supply 1994 ______________________ catalog P0 Box 3957 Torrance CA 90510 Phone 310-830-8939 106 Model Aviation complete must tell flight testing done six meters using AM system dual glitch recorder plugged receiver throttle channel Y cable Im sure specific results observed recorded would vary radio brand radio brand AM FM PCM 50 mHz frequencies 72 mHz frequencies fact suspect its possible some radios will see some glitch count did thats point point recorded relative glitch count behavior various controls corresponding flight misbehavior Suffice say may find newer microprocessor controls glitchy analog predecessors note again three 10 microhenry chokes ACE LLlO6 control-to-receiver leads will likely improve matters greatly provide nearly total cure have shared info manufacturers know plus several other columnists supplier fully receptive fact suppliers now making design changes results coded given manufacturer knows data happened because got curious found pursuit fun what hobby about thanks George Steiner starting fruitful path follow Please enclose SASE correspondence youd like reply enjoy wintertime Electric flying everyone AVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN FC AT WE 1466 windward dr mason ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 T-Shirts $l295pp THE AIRPLANE FACTORY INC 1880 PINE VItW MANDEVILLE LA 70448 504-626-7840 FRtt CATALOG R/C Combat Crash Resistant 48 wingspan 455 -5 lbs Aluminum Landing Gear Video $1295 pp Sport Flying Flys hour 95 $74$5n5P&H LIST $89 951 __ VISA 1-800-264-7840 AM-X COD Kombat 4015 member quick building exiremely durable Armadillo series Made aluminum polypropelyne no foam can assembled engine mounted radio Installed hour NoThing extra buy provide 4 channel radio / 25-40 engine supply everything else great sports plane fully aerobatic bolt-on symmetrical wing pre-hinged pre-finished red blue orange yellow compared oTher almost ready fly designs take 10-12 hours longer complete Kombat 40 true winner ORDER YOURS TODAY Trainer Version available $8495 five minutes can upgrade stan dard Futaba Airtronics servos ball bearing servos new EMS Ball Bearing Conversion Kit New casetopsareaccurateiymoldedofsupertough glass filled fuel-proof Celcon include top quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaft * Stops case top and/or plastic bushing wear * Prevents output gear shaft shimmy Reduces friction improves servo centering * Enhances performance airplanes boats & cars * Mandatory helicopter servos * Free output arm provided case top * Guaranteed against breakage year * pay $3995 $2995 BC-l Fits FUTABA 528/5128 538/5138 S48/S148 Servos set 4$2595 2As above set 1$695 3Fits AIRTRONICS 94102 Servos set 4$2595 4As above set 1$695 Ball Bearing Only JR 501 507 RCD APOLLO 05 10 FOCUS HS300 HS500 ACE 330342 342HS TOWER TS-51 Servos set 4$1995 Add $300 shipping Handling orders ifo Only* California Reaidenta Add 775% Sales Tax OnlyViSA MASTERCARD Accepted Rr rrrr ws IawrJ THATS RIGHT THE LAZY BEE CONVERTS FROM LAND PLANE SEA PLANE IN JUST 2 MINUTES 049 15 20 26 4-cycle Delightful NEW Electric Lazy Bee Quantum Makoa Excellent Electric Ideal Small Fielda Leapin electric radiocontrol performance itdoea take-offs loops roiis has 812 wingloadingoniy 4- 10 oz/aq ft ng Landing Gear minute duration 6-ceii battery pack Seeing Ia 311 vlngi Rent new video juat $18 $10 refunded return cataloga -$2 order Au Pricea include Shipping CLANCY AVIAllON 219W 2nd AVENUE MESA AZ 86210-1317 602 6491834 Electric Lazy Bee Kit $60 NEW 20% wing original Lazy Bee Original Lazy Bee Kit $54 Lazy Bee Float Kit -$24 February 1995 107 visaBJrn/c ELECTRONICS YElP AUAAZENfl LAZY SEW
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/02
Page Numbers: 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107
RADIO CONTROL ELECTRICS U f U THIS MONTH WE HAVE Electric Connection meet announcement several new Electric products new Electric video some REVOLT followup unique speed-control study months Electric Connection Bill Thomas Box 284 Otis KS 67565 Tel9 13 387-2577 Bill has modeler 20 years two years ago gave Electric try surprisingly its now major interest him Bill describing himself unfortunate ones. cant find anyone nearby interested Electric Hed like hear others Electric inclination area Id like hear folks have responded Fehruary 25-26 weekend Watts Happening 1995 Electric RC aircraft contest presented Las Vegas Radio Control Club meet format low-key fun-fly nature Best Show Best Scale etc plus daily All-Up LastDown can get detailed information Dick Corby 6209 Alta Dr Las Vegas NV 89107 Tel 702 870-9522 New Electric Goodies note month include catalog very serious antique Scale plans should interest E-modelers Its available Vein Clements 308 Palo Alto Drive Caldwell ID 83605 $4 postpaid refund coupon Scale sizes vary include 1/3 1/4 1/6 1/8 1/12 Electric Scale made major showing 94 KRC meet know lots folks would find catalog liking Speaking KRC Aveox announced new product 14-guage high-flex silicone insulated wire five colors neat stuff cause can put end problems presented lookalike red black wires Electric wire same used Aveox motors controllers colors yellow blue orange black red Cost five feet color $995 plus postage real bargain encourage give try Dont forget can also get color-coordinated connectors John Sermos complete interior decorating next Electric AstroFlight Inc some new products KRC too just-released Electric Motor Handbook written Bob Boucher chief Electric pilot boss Astro number us privileged see early text development book during summer book just off press time KRC meet Nate Bosquet piloted Spirit Narragansett KRC Geared 40 Dual Glitch Recorder counter readouts REVOLT Large model has camcorder just behind windshield number extra noise count smaller number missed signals 102 Model Aviation Aerovolt looks like REVOLT has numerous changes see text Geared 25 fourteen 14s 81 ounces Bill Wargo Reading CT won Best Scale KRC scratchbuilt 11e scale 1911 Antoinette Astro 60 14 x 6 121/2 lb September Bob autographing first copies made available public book must serious aspiring serious Electric modeler strongly recommend spend $1495 covers sorts things like set motor timing speedcontrol operation prop selection batteries etc explains just about everything about motors power systems use Bob also brought some other new Astro products including new catalog new helical-cut gear drives heavily vented cooling motors oval machined housings weight reduction two new microprocessor-controlled speed controls Isnt just great way Electric going/growing Another new product sorts KRC Electric Fly videoa professionally developed produced tape celebrates Electric highlighting fifteenth anniversary world-famous affair video covers three days activities write expected between two hours long includes highlights SR Friday Electric Symposium Second Annual SR Friday Night Fly extensive coverage Saturday Sunday field activities planes flying plus interviews prominent participants vendors attendance Particularly interesting video Electric airborne camera Don Nate Bosquet Rhode Island footage gives real overview perspective hundreds pilots models attendance Order KRC Video John Hickey 1624 Maple Ave Hatfield PA 19440 Cost $23 $20 S shippingforeign extra John said got 72 orders fieldand attendees since great way convince nonbelievers area Order own enjoyment turn club meeting program assure theres nothing like anywhere know will have impact REVOLT feedback starting come As write text November 1994 Model Aviation has out about two weeks seems few clarifications needed no cross-sheeting top bottom fuselage aft wing TE location except minimal amount shown plans battery area designed install packs standing up laying down proper cooling See photo page 33 November issue Regarding dihedral instructions text should have read propping up wing tips 3 4 bench same issue RC Electrics column text makes reference February 1995 103 few speed controls market Designs can change rapidly Most new controls microprocessor based YES THE TWIN-AIR 20 IS HERE AT LAST YES THE TWiN-AIR 20 REALLY CAN BE CONTROLLED ON JUST ONE ENGINE YES THE WV N-AIR 20 OFFERS THE SAME HIGH QUALITY PERFOR MANCE EASE OF FLYING AND HANDLING AEROBATIC CAPABIU TIES FUN TO BUILD AND FUN TO FLY FEATURES FOUND IN ALL NORTHEAST AERODYNAMIC KITS THE TRAIN-AIRS BEL-AIRS AND SPORT AIR YES ITS FROM . NORTHEAST AERODYNAMICS INC 4 NORTHEAST AERODYNAMICS INC 150 ROBINSON ROAD ON NH 03051 881-5899 Specifications Engine Requirement -Two 20-30 Wing Span 58 Wing Area 625 Sq 434 Sq Fuselage Length -43 Fuselage Width -35 Overall Weight Range -55 65 pounds Wing Loading Range 195 239 Sq Ft Radio Functions -4 Channel Ask local hobby shop order direct 4-1111) AUTHORIZED SAITO REPAIR CENTER VISA MASTERCARD CALL 1-800-651-1505 FOR PARTS ORDERS ONLY P & P ENTERPRISES 230 W PARKER ROAD 130 PLANO TEXAS 75075 PH 214 423-2282 FAX 214 980-1520 photo included photo detailed installation dual hatch holddownsan upgrade original REVOLTand Ill try include missing photo later issue Experience showing plane equipped lighter-weight lower power systems eg seven-cell flies bit better wind slightly forward balance point Several modelers have told agree lightest REVOLTs can have balance moved about /4 inch forward plan position best windy weather behavior suggested larger heavier power systems follow plan photo month shows next generation design REVOLT derivative called AEROVOLT Electric follows REVOLT root design size appearance its mildly aerobatic Electric hence AFRO part nameThis performance change accomplished using true Clark-Y airfoil its characteristic Phillips-entry shape reducing dihedral adding ailerons raising vertical center-ofgravity narrowing recommended power system range 250-450 watts design changes allow easy rolls inverted flight much added tricycle gear better ground handling intent equipping later night flying solid predictable ground handling imperative result great-flying model feel AERO VOLT truly represents next natural step Several columns ago promised extensive speed-control report has happened doubt will soon speed- control technology market changing rapidly time column got hands much information would obsolete Thats rightmanufacturers revising speedcontrol designs fly much faster can realistically report story since new controls microprocessor based software being rewritten before ink dries previous issue same ever before speed-control redesign much revision hardware evolution software addition revisions existing product new products competing suppliers appear marketplace Thoroughly evaluating could dynamic overwhelming task began good faith months ago realized back off However have pursued exclusive believe unprecedented aspect speed-control comparison concerning inflight glitch behavior process test-flying new some old speed controls noticed TRU-TURN also has PROP NUT will fit motor precision PROP NUTS come engine thread sizes two different shapes available stock Ask hobby dealer name 104 Model Aviation 4FAST TURNAROUND PARTS ORDERS ACCEPTED TRU-TURN now offers very finest versatile light weight PROP HUBS turned solid barstock inside out true running hub new hub will mount motor standard TRU-TURN adapter kit big bird multi-bolt applications TRU-TURN has covered Made U S PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Romco Manufacturing Inc QUALITY VERSATILITY GREAT LOOKS TY PO Box 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713/943-1867 what seemed quite difference inflight glitches among products Some controls seemed perform much better others hit used chokes control-to-receiver cable quiet some newer controls see column December 1989 soon became clear needed get quantitative about observations could report findings suppliers position numeric credibility Besides curiosity peaked pursuit sounded like fun labor reviewed three-part 1994 RCM series George Steiner Glitch Recorder articles detailed construction authors experience onboard electronic counters designed tally radio glitches flight purpose comparative evaluation various radios missed frames signal misses would counted seemed same idea would useful evaluation speedcontrol-induced inflight glitches built Georges circuits flew several times noting flight behavior recorded missed-signal counts became clear modified version Steiner design what really needed application redesigned counting system include dual counter readoutsone missed signals per original intent other count additional signals signals should present ie noise attempted instrument airplane capture record possible radio glitches might experience Early flight tests revealed what suspected some speed controls definitely glitchy others now relative numbers support feeling often extra~ signals noise missed signals After some practice settled standard flight pattern large repetitive ovals around field portion flight path included known glitch zone weak-signal area flight disturbances known occur easily attempted keep flights course make comparisons fair also settled total flight time five minutes plus minus 15 seconds power system remained fixed geared cobalt 05 seven cells throttle varied over full range throughout flight installation variable speed control and/or added chokes Ive recorded data nine different speed controls over total 64 individual flights have blizzard data show best-performing speed controls tests time-honored opto coupled mature analog designs include Astro 205 Horak IIehcopter Demos 800 AM 500 PM $400 ADMITTANCE TABLES $400 Contacts JIM OUCKWORTH 912-922-8663 NORM DEPUTY 912-328-2689 805 DOANE 912-987-2463 Mail Georgia Aircraft Modelers Association GAMA Box 140 Warner Robins Georgia 31099 GAMA Bulletin Board 912-922-9182 THE SOUTHEASTERN MODEL SHOW Li7he South 3 Yine3i fl//oc/e/i7rcu/e &ww PERRY ALGEORGIA FL Airpfane Demos LANTA 100 MILES N EXIT9 42 RI-CENTER 1-75Is AT EXIT 42 S FLORIDA 120 MILES ALL TYPES OF MODELS ON DISPLAY Finest Air Museum South Nearby Robins AFB 15 Miles February 1995 105 Bandits 1 OClock E-Z dIlt WWII P-8 [-41 Now [4U Uorsair Pedal Planes will have much fun building 3-6 year old will have Flyingit Kit includes full-sized patterns complete Instructions color nhnt0 list nf -5 & H .J lies add 6% sales tax Specify plan wanted Flight Line Toys PC Box 3484 Sprinqtield MO 65808 28 JAN 1995 FLYING DEMOS AIRPLANES AND HELICOPTERS 1000 AM 200 PM BOAT DEMOS flyers want run engine stock magneto Eliminates need dangerous kick back expensive electric starters Easily installed few min utes no modification engine Battery unplugged turned off after engine started Available 48 6 9 volt bat tery Complete system including battery plug and cord $5995 plus PH will install system engine set up test run $2000 plus PH ignition parts & acces sories available Send $2 price list newsletter B&P Associates Gives Total Fligbt Line FREEDOM new electnc starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 Canadian control Jomar SM-4 Both counters typically recorded zero just-a-few counts flight controls flights solid deliberately circumvented opto coupler feature flight connecting wire motor power system - receiver system - counts went near zero low tensclearly demonstrating majority interference getting receiver flight behavior clearly reflected increase hits newest microprocessor designs typically much noisier some counts ranging tens up hundreds corresponding degraded flight behavior None optically coupled case dramatically better chokes inserted controllreceiver lead offenders became quiet best analog units microprocessor controls close performance analog chokes added However product redesigned other reasons process became much worse glitch count step backward manufacturer now adding chokes software changes result study Im expecting new sample day Within bunch microprocessor speed control offensive chokes counts still tens clearly worst I looked spectrum analyzer found effect onboard jammer actually output substantial radio clutter ranging low- well past 100mHz right through radio frequencies manufacturer revising product write column So can fully appreciate counts George Steiner reported low counts likely seen flight path perturbations Im happy report correct also found counts tens somewhat noticeable flight path disturbances Inflight counts lOOs get downright scary Easy Hand-Starts No Kick Backs 52Balsa/Foam/PlyHardware Pkg Inci 4 ChannelEasy Build. Motor Mount mci Pre-formed Wire Landing Gearillustrated Instructions FIRST STEP 11/C U PO Box 40023 Georgown TX 78627 512 33t2943 312 869-2083 Sundays Mondays after 600 pm CST LII] FAX 312 33t-2943 Texas residents add 63/4% FAITAN II RUBBER 14 /16 1/8~ THICK 1 lb box $1 6 UPS delivered US 10 lb box $11 5 UPS delivered Made USA CA res add 8% sales tax KSB fuel timers $13 DT $19 Silly putty timers $5 Front ends winders stooges Books Czech P30 props Slick Lube CROCKETT hooks plus kinds super accessories huge bunch great FE kits Send $1FAI Model Supply 1994 ______________________ catalog P0 Box 3957 Torrance CA 90510 Phone 310-830-8939 106 Model Aviation complete must tell flight testing done six meters using AM system dual glitch recorder plugged receiver throttle channel Y cable Im sure specific results observed recorded would vary radio brand radio brand AM FM PCM 50 mHz frequencies 72 mHz frequencies fact suspect its possible some radios will see some glitch count did thats point point recorded relative glitch count behavior various controls corresponding flight misbehavior Suffice say may find newer microprocessor controls glitchy analog predecessors note again three 10 microhenry chokes ACE LLlO6 control-to-receiver leads will likely improve matters greatly provide nearly total cure have shared info manufacturers know plus several other columnists supplier fully receptive fact suppliers now making design changes results coded given manufacturer knows data happened because got curious found pursuit fun what hobby about thanks George Steiner starting fruitful path follow Please enclose SASE correspondence youd like reply enjoy wintertime Electric flying everyone AVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN FC AT WE 1466 windward dr mason ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 T-Shirts $l295pp THE AIRPLANE FACTORY INC 1880 PINE VItW MANDEVILLE LA 70448 504-626-7840 FRtt CATALOG R/C Combat Crash Resistant 48 wingspan 455 -5 lbs Aluminum Landing Gear Video $1295 pp Sport Flying Flys hour 95 $74$5n5P&H LIST $89 951 __ VISA 1-800-264-7840 AM-X COD Kombat 4015 member quick building exiremely durable Armadillo series Made aluminum polypropelyne no foam can assembled engine mounted radio Installed hour NoThing extra buy provide 4 channel radio / 25-40 engine supply everything else great sports plane fully aerobatic bolt-on symmetrical wing pre-hinged pre-finished red blue orange yellow compared oTher almost ready fly designs take 10-12 hours longer complete Kombat 40 true winner ORDER YOURS TODAY Trainer Version available $8495 five minutes can upgrade stan dard Futaba Airtronics servos ball bearing servos new EMS Ball Bearing Conversion Kit New casetopsareaccurateiymoldedofsupertough glass filled fuel-proof Celcon include top quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaft * Stops case top and/or plastic bushing wear * Prevents output gear shaft shimmy Reduces friction improves servo centering * Enhances performance airplanes boats & cars * Mandatory helicopter servos * Free output arm provided case top * Guaranteed against breakage year * pay $3995 $2995 BC-l Fits FUTABA 528/5128 538/5138 S48/S148 Servos set 4$2595 2As above set 1$695 3Fits AIRTRONICS 94102 Servos set 4$2595 4As above set 1$695 Ball Bearing Only JR 501 507 RCD APOLLO 05 10 FOCUS HS300 HS500 ACE 330342 342HS TOWER TS-51 Servos set 4$1995 Add $300 shipping Handling orders ifo Only* California Reaidenta Add 775% Sales Tax OnlyViSA MASTERCARD Accepted Rr rrrr ws IawrJ THATS RIGHT THE LAZY BEE CONVERTS FROM LAND PLANE SEA PLANE IN JUST 2 MINUTES 049 15 20 26 4-cycle Delightful NEW Electric Lazy Bee Quantum Makoa Excellent Electric Ideal Small Fielda Leapin electric radiocontrol performance itdoea take-offs loops roiis has 812 wingloadingoniy 4- 10 oz/aq ft ng Landing Gear minute duration 6-ceii battery pack Seeing Ia 311 vlngi Rent new video juat $18 $10 refunded return cataloga -$2 order Au Pricea include Shipping CLANCY AVIAllON 219W 2nd AVENUE MESA AZ 86210-1317 602 6491834 Electric Lazy Bee Kit $60 NEW 20% wing original Lazy Bee Original Lazy Bee Kit $54 Lazy Bee Float Kit -$24 February 1995 107 visaBJrn/c ELECTRONICS YElP AUAAZENfl LAZY SEW
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/02
Page Numbers: 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107
RADIO CONTROL ELECTRICS U f U THIS MONTH WE HAVE Electric Connection meet announcement several new Electric products new Electric video some REVOLT followup unique speed-control study months Electric Connection Bill Thomas Box 284 Otis KS 67565 Tel9 13 387-2577 Bill has modeler 20 years two years ago gave Electric try surprisingly its now major interest him Bill describing himself unfortunate ones. cant find anyone nearby interested Electric Hed like hear others Electric inclination area Id like hear folks have responded Fehruary 25-26 weekend Watts Happening 1995 Electric RC aircraft contest presented Las Vegas Radio Control Club meet format low-key fun-fly nature Best Show Best Scale etc plus daily All-Up LastDown can get detailed information Dick Corby 6209 Alta Dr Las Vegas NV 89107 Tel 702 870-9522 New Electric Goodies note month include catalog very serious antique Scale plans should interest E-modelers Its available Vein Clements 308 Palo Alto Drive Caldwell ID 83605 $4 postpaid refund coupon Scale sizes vary include 1/3 1/4 1/6 1/8 1/12 Electric Scale made major showing 94 KRC meet know lots folks would find catalog liking Speaking KRC Aveox announced new product 14-guage high-flex silicone insulated wire five colors neat stuff cause can put end problems presented lookalike red black wires Electric wire same used Aveox motors controllers colors yellow blue orange black red Cost five feet color $995 plus postage real bargain encourage give try Dont forget can also get color-coordinated connectors John Sermos complete interior decorating next Electric AstroFlight Inc some new products KRC too just-released Electric Motor Handbook written Bob Boucher chief Electric pilot boss Astro number us privileged see early text development book during summer book just off press time KRC meet Nate Bosquet piloted Spirit Narragansett KRC Geared 40 Dual Glitch Recorder counter readouts REVOLT Large model has camcorder just behind windshield number extra noise count smaller number missed signals 102 Model Aviation Aerovolt looks like REVOLT has numerous changes see text Geared 25 fourteen 14s 81 ounces Bill Wargo Reading CT won Best Scale KRC scratchbuilt 11e scale 1911 Antoinette Astro 60 14 x 6 121/2 lb September Bob autographing first copies made available public book must serious aspiring serious Electric modeler strongly recommend spend $1495 covers sorts things like set motor timing speedcontrol operation prop selection batteries etc explains just about everything about motors power systems use Bob also brought some other new Astro products including new catalog new helical-cut gear drives heavily vented cooling motors oval machined housings weight reduction two new microprocessor-controlled speed controls Isnt just great way Electric going/growing Another new product sorts KRC Electric Fly videoa professionally developed produced tape celebrates Electric highlighting fifteenth anniversary world-famous affair video covers three days activities write expected between two hours long includes highlights SR Friday Electric Symposium Second Annual SR Friday Night Fly extensive coverage Saturday Sunday field activities planes flying plus interviews prominent participants vendors attendance Particularly interesting video Electric airborne camera Don Nate Bosquet Rhode Island footage gives real overview perspective hundreds pilots models attendance Order KRC Video John Hickey 1624 Maple Ave Hatfield PA 19440 Cost $23 $20 S shippingforeign extra John said got 72 orders fieldand attendees since great way convince nonbelievers area Order own enjoyment turn club meeting program assure theres nothing like anywhere know will have impact REVOLT feedback starting come As write text November 1994 Model Aviation has out about two weeks seems few clarifications needed no cross-sheeting top bottom fuselage aft wing TE location except minimal amount shown plans battery area designed install packs standing up laying down proper cooling See photo page 33 November issue Regarding dihedral instructions text should have read propping up wing tips 3 4 bench same issue RC Electrics column text makes reference February 1995 103 few speed controls market Designs can change rapidly Most new controls microprocessor based YES THE TWIN-AIR 20 IS HERE AT LAST YES THE TWiN-AIR 20 REALLY CAN BE CONTROLLED ON JUST ONE ENGINE YES THE WV N-AIR 20 OFFERS THE SAME HIGH QUALITY PERFOR MANCE EASE OF FLYING AND HANDLING AEROBATIC CAPABIU TIES FUN TO BUILD AND FUN TO FLY FEATURES FOUND IN ALL NORTHEAST AERODYNAMIC KITS THE TRAIN-AIRS BEL-AIRS AND SPORT AIR YES ITS FROM . NORTHEAST AERODYNAMICS INC 4 NORTHEAST AERODYNAMICS INC 150 ROBINSON ROAD ON NH 03051 881-5899 Specifications Engine Requirement -Two 20-30 Wing Span 58 Wing Area 625 Sq 434 Sq Fuselage Length -43 Fuselage Width -35 Overall Weight Range -55 65 pounds Wing Loading Range 195 239 Sq Ft Radio Functions -4 Channel Ask local hobby shop order direct 4-1111) AUTHORIZED SAITO REPAIR CENTER VISA MASTERCARD CALL 1-800-651-1505 FOR PARTS ORDERS ONLY P & P ENTERPRISES 230 W PARKER ROAD 130 PLANO TEXAS 75075 PH 214 423-2282 FAX 214 980-1520 photo included photo detailed installation dual hatch holddownsan upgrade original REVOLTand Ill try include missing photo later issue Experience showing plane equipped lighter-weight lower power systems eg seven-cell flies bit better wind slightly forward balance point Several modelers have told agree lightest REVOLTs can have balance moved about /4 inch forward plan position best windy weather behavior suggested larger heavier power systems follow plan photo month shows next generation design REVOLT derivative called AEROVOLT Electric follows REVOLT root design size appearance its mildly aerobatic Electric hence AFRO part nameThis performance change accomplished using true Clark-Y airfoil its characteristic Phillips-entry shape reducing dihedral adding ailerons raising vertical center-ofgravity narrowing recommended power system range 250-450 watts design changes allow easy rolls inverted flight much added tricycle gear better ground handling intent equipping later night flying solid predictable ground handling imperative result great-flying model feel AERO VOLT truly represents next natural step Several columns ago promised extensive speed-control report has happened doubt will soon speed- control technology market changing rapidly time column got hands much information would obsolete Thats rightmanufacturers revising speedcontrol designs fly much faster can realistically report story since new controls microprocessor based software being rewritten before ink dries previous issue same ever before speed-control redesign much revision hardware evolution software addition revisions existing product new products competing suppliers appear marketplace Thoroughly evaluating could dynamic overwhelming task began good faith months ago realized back off However have pursued exclusive believe unprecedented aspect speed-control comparison concerning inflight glitch behavior process test-flying new some old speed controls noticed TRU-TURN also has PROP NUT will fit motor precision PROP NUTS come engine thread sizes two different shapes available stock Ask hobby dealer name 104 Model Aviation 4FAST TURNAROUND PARTS ORDERS ACCEPTED TRU-TURN now offers very finest versatile light weight PROP HUBS turned solid barstock inside out true running hub new hub will mount motor standard TRU-TURN adapter kit big bird multi-bolt applications TRU-TURN has covered Made U S PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Romco Manufacturing Inc QUALITY VERSATILITY GREAT LOOKS TY PO Box 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713/943-1867 what seemed quite difference inflight glitches among products Some controls seemed perform much better others hit used chokes control-to-receiver cable quiet some newer controls see column December 1989 soon became clear needed get quantitative about observations could report findings suppliers position numeric credibility Besides curiosity peaked pursuit sounded like fun labor reviewed three-part 1994 RCM series George Steiner Glitch Recorder articles detailed construction authors experience onboard electronic counters designed tally radio glitches flight purpose comparative evaluation various radios missed frames signal misses would counted seemed same idea would useful evaluation speedcontrol-induced inflight glitches built Georges circuits flew several times noting flight behavior recorded missed-signal counts became clear modified version Steiner design what really needed application redesigned counting system include dual counter readoutsone missed signals per original intent other count additional signals signals should present ie noise attempted instrument airplane capture record possible radio glitches might experience Early flight tests revealed what suspected some speed controls definitely glitchy others now relative numbers support feeling often extra~ signals noise missed signals After some practice settled standard flight pattern large repetitive ovals around field portion flight path included known glitch zone weak-signal area flight disturbances known occur easily attempted keep flights course make comparisons fair also settled total flight time five minutes plus minus 15 seconds power system remained fixed geared cobalt 05 seven cells throttle varied over full range throughout flight installation variable speed control and/or added chokes Ive recorded data nine different speed controls over total 64 individual flights have blizzard data show best-performing speed controls tests time-honored opto coupled mature analog designs include Astro 205 Horak IIehcopter Demos 800 AM 500 PM $400 ADMITTANCE TABLES $400 Contacts JIM OUCKWORTH 912-922-8663 NORM DEPUTY 912-328-2689 805 DOANE 912-987-2463 Mail Georgia Aircraft Modelers Association GAMA Box 140 Warner Robins Georgia 31099 GAMA Bulletin Board 912-922-9182 THE SOUTHEASTERN MODEL SHOW Li7he South 3 Yine3i fl//oc/e/i7rcu/e &ww PERRY ALGEORGIA FL Airpfane Demos LANTA 100 MILES N EXIT9 42 RI-CENTER 1-75Is AT EXIT 42 S FLORIDA 120 MILES ALL TYPES OF MODELS ON DISPLAY Finest Air Museum South Nearby Robins AFB 15 Miles February 1995 105 Bandits 1 OClock E-Z dIlt WWII P-8 [-41 Now [4U Uorsair Pedal Planes will have much fun building 3-6 year old will have Flyingit Kit includes full-sized patterns complete Instructions color nhnt0 list nf -5 & H .J lies add 6% sales tax Specify plan wanted Flight Line Toys PC Box 3484 Sprinqtield MO 65808 28 JAN 1995 FLYING DEMOS AIRPLANES AND HELICOPTERS 1000 AM 200 PM BOAT DEMOS flyers want run engine stock magneto Eliminates need dangerous kick back expensive electric starters Easily installed few min utes no modification engine Battery unplugged turned off after engine started Available 48 6 9 volt bat tery Complete system including battery plug and cord $5995 plus PH will install system engine set up test run $2000 plus PH ignition parts & acces sories available Send $2 price list newsletter B&P Associates Gives Total Fligbt Line FREEDOM new electnc starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 Canadian control Jomar SM-4 Both counters typically recorded zero just-a-few counts flight controls flights solid deliberately circumvented opto coupler feature flight connecting wire motor power system - receiver system - counts went near zero low tensclearly demonstrating majority interference getting receiver flight behavior clearly reflected increase hits newest microprocessor designs typically much noisier some counts ranging tens up hundreds corresponding degraded flight behavior None optically coupled case dramatically better chokes inserted controllreceiver lead offenders became quiet best analog units microprocessor controls close performance analog chokes added However product redesigned other reasons process became much worse glitch count step backward manufacturer now adding chokes software changes result study Im expecting new sample day Within bunch microprocessor speed control offensive chokes counts still tens clearly worst I looked spectrum analyzer found effect onboard jammer actually output substantial radio clutter ranging low- well past 100mHz right through radio frequencies manufacturer revising product write column So can fully appreciate counts George Steiner reported low counts likely seen flight path perturbations Im happy report correct also found counts tens somewhat noticeable flight path disturbances Inflight counts lOOs get downright scary Easy Hand-Starts No Kick Backs 52Balsa/Foam/PlyHardware Pkg Inci 4 ChannelEasy Build. Motor Mount mci Pre-formed Wire Landing Gearillustrated Instructions FIRST STEP 11/C U PO Box 40023 Georgown TX 78627 512 33t2943 312 869-2083 Sundays Mondays after 600 pm CST LII] FAX 312 33t-2943 Texas residents add 63/4% FAITAN II RUBBER 14 /16 1/8~ THICK 1 lb box $1 6 UPS delivered US 10 lb box $11 5 UPS delivered Made USA CA res add 8% sales tax KSB fuel timers $13 DT $19 Silly putty timers $5 Front ends winders stooges Books Czech P30 props Slick Lube CROCKETT hooks plus kinds super accessories huge bunch great FE kits Send $1FAI Model Supply 1994 ______________________ catalog P0 Box 3957 Torrance CA 90510 Phone 310-830-8939 106 Model Aviation complete must tell flight testing done six meters using AM system dual glitch recorder plugged receiver throttle channel Y cable Im sure specific results observed recorded would vary radio brand radio brand AM FM PCM 50 mHz frequencies 72 mHz frequencies fact suspect its possible some radios will see some glitch count did thats point point recorded relative glitch count behavior various controls corresponding flight misbehavior Suffice say may find newer microprocessor controls glitchy analog predecessors note again three 10 microhenry chokes ACE LLlO6 control-to-receiver leads will likely improve matters greatly provide nearly total cure have shared info manufacturers know plus several other columnists supplier fully receptive fact suppliers now making design changes results coded given manufacturer knows data happened because got curious found pursuit fun what hobby about thanks George Steiner starting fruitful path follow Please enclose SASE correspondence youd like reply enjoy wintertime Electric flying everyone AVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN FC AT WE 1466 windward dr mason ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 T-Shirts $l295pp THE AIRPLANE FACTORY INC 1880 PINE VItW MANDEVILLE LA 70448 504-626-7840 FRtt CATALOG R/C Combat Crash Resistant 48 wingspan 455 -5 lbs Aluminum Landing Gear Video $1295 pp Sport Flying Flys hour 95 $74$5n5P&H LIST $89 951 __ VISA 1-800-264-7840 AM-X COD Kombat 4015 member quick building exiremely durable Armadillo series Made aluminum polypropelyne no foam can assembled engine mounted radio Installed hour NoThing extra buy provide 4 channel radio / 25-40 engine supply everything else great sports plane fully aerobatic bolt-on symmetrical wing pre-hinged pre-finished red blue orange yellow compared oTher almost ready fly designs take 10-12 hours longer complete Kombat 40 true winner ORDER YOURS TODAY Trainer Version available $8495 five minutes can upgrade stan dard Futaba Airtronics servos ball bearing servos new EMS Ball Bearing Conversion Kit New casetopsareaccurateiymoldedofsupertough glass filled fuel-proof Celcon include top quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaft * Stops case top and/or plastic bushing wear * Prevents output gear shaft shimmy Reduces friction improves servo centering * Enhances performance airplanes boats & cars * Mandatory helicopter servos * Free output arm provided case top * Guaranteed against breakage year * pay $3995 $2995 BC-l Fits FUTABA 528/5128 538/5138 S48/S148 Servos set 4$2595 2As above set 1$695 3Fits AIRTRONICS 94102 Servos set 4$2595 4As above set 1$695 Ball Bearing Only JR 501 507 RCD APOLLO 05 10 FOCUS HS300 HS500 ACE 330342 342HS TOWER TS-51 Servos set 4$1995 Add $300 shipping Handling orders ifo Only* California Reaidenta Add 775% Sales Tax OnlyViSA MASTERCARD Accepted Rr rrrr ws IawrJ THATS RIGHT THE LAZY BEE CONVERTS FROM LAND PLANE SEA PLANE IN JUST 2 MINUTES 049 15 20 26 4-cycle Delightful NEW Electric Lazy Bee Quantum Makoa Excellent Electric Ideal Small Fielda Leapin electric radiocontrol performance itdoea take-offs loops roiis has 812 wingloadingoniy 4- 10 oz/aq ft ng Landing Gear minute duration 6-ceii battery pack Seeing Ia 311 vlngi Rent new video juat $18 $10 refunded return cataloga -$2 order Au Pricea include Shipping CLANCY AVIAllON 219W 2nd AVENUE MESA AZ 86210-1317 602 6491834 Electric Lazy Bee Kit $60 NEW 20% wing original Lazy Bee Original Lazy Bee Kit $54 Lazy Bee Float Kit -$24 February 1995 107 visaBJrn/c ELECTRONICS YElP AUAAZENfl LAZY SEW
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/02
Page Numbers: 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107
RADIO CONTROL ELECTRICS U f U THIS MONTH WE HAVE Electric Connection meet announcement several new Electric products new Electric video some REVOLT followup unique speed-control study months Electric Connection Bill Thomas Box 284 Otis KS 67565 Tel9 13 387-2577 Bill has modeler 20 years two years ago gave Electric try surprisingly its now major interest him Bill describing himself unfortunate ones. cant find anyone nearby interested Electric Hed like hear others Electric inclination area Id like hear folks have responded Fehruary 25-26 weekend Watts Happening 1995 Electric RC aircraft contest presented Las Vegas Radio Control Club meet format low-key fun-fly nature Best Show Best Scale etc plus daily All-Up LastDown can get detailed information Dick Corby 6209 Alta Dr Las Vegas NV 89107 Tel 702 870-9522 New Electric Goodies note month include catalog very serious antique Scale plans should interest E-modelers Its available Vein Clements 308 Palo Alto Drive Caldwell ID 83605 $4 postpaid refund coupon Scale sizes vary include 1/3 1/4 1/6 1/8 1/12 Electric Scale made major showing 94 KRC meet know lots folks would find catalog liking Speaking KRC Aveox announced new product 14-guage high-flex silicone insulated wire five colors neat stuff cause can put end problems presented lookalike red black wires Electric wire same used Aveox motors controllers colors yellow blue orange black red Cost five feet color $995 plus postage real bargain encourage give try Dont forget can also get color-coordinated connectors John Sermos complete interior decorating next Electric AstroFlight Inc some new products KRC too just-released Electric Motor Handbook written Bob Boucher chief Electric pilot boss Astro number us privileged see early text development book during summer book just off press time KRC meet Nate Bosquet piloted Spirit Narragansett KRC Geared 40 Dual Glitch Recorder counter readouts REVOLT Large model has camcorder just behind windshield number extra noise count smaller number missed signals 102 Model Aviation Aerovolt looks like REVOLT has numerous changes see text Geared 25 fourteen 14s 81 ounces Bill Wargo Reading CT won Best Scale KRC scratchbuilt 11e scale 1911 Antoinette Astro 60 14 x 6 121/2 lb September Bob autographing first copies made available public book must serious aspiring serious Electric modeler strongly recommend spend $1495 covers sorts things like set motor timing speedcontrol operation prop selection batteries etc explains just about everything about motors power systems use Bob also brought some other new Astro products including new catalog new helical-cut gear drives heavily vented cooling motors oval machined housings weight reduction two new microprocessor-controlled speed controls Isnt just great way Electric going/growing Another new product sorts KRC Electric Fly videoa professionally developed produced tape celebrates Electric highlighting fifteenth anniversary world-famous affair video covers three days activities write expected between two hours long includes highlights SR Friday Electric Symposium Second Annual SR Friday Night Fly extensive coverage Saturday Sunday field activities planes flying plus interviews prominent participants vendors attendance Particularly interesting video Electric airborne camera Don Nate Bosquet Rhode Island footage gives real overview perspective hundreds pilots models attendance Order KRC Video John Hickey 1624 Maple Ave Hatfield PA 19440 Cost $23 $20 S shippingforeign extra John said got 72 orders fieldand attendees since great way convince nonbelievers area Order own enjoyment turn club meeting program assure theres nothing like anywhere know will have impact REVOLT feedback starting come As write text November 1994 Model Aviation has out about two weeks seems few clarifications needed no cross-sheeting top bottom fuselage aft wing TE location except minimal amount shown plans battery area designed install packs standing up laying down proper cooling See photo page 33 November issue Regarding dihedral instructions text should have read propping up wing tips 3 4 bench same issue RC Electrics column text makes reference February 1995 103 few speed controls market Designs can change rapidly Most new controls microprocessor based YES THE TWIN-AIR 20 IS HERE AT LAST YES THE TWiN-AIR 20 REALLY CAN BE CONTROLLED ON JUST ONE ENGINE YES THE WV N-AIR 20 OFFERS THE SAME HIGH QUALITY PERFOR MANCE EASE OF FLYING AND HANDLING AEROBATIC CAPABIU TIES FUN TO BUILD AND FUN TO FLY FEATURES FOUND IN ALL NORTHEAST AERODYNAMIC KITS THE TRAIN-AIRS BEL-AIRS AND SPORT AIR YES ITS FROM . NORTHEAST AERODYNAMICS INC 4 NORTHEAST AERODYNAMICS INC 150 ROBINSON ROAD ON NH 03051 881-5899 Specifications Engine Requirement -Two 20-30 Wing Span 58 Wing Area 625 Sq 434 Sq Fuselage Length -43 Fuselage Width -35 Overall Weight Range -55 65 pounds Wing Loading Range 195 239 Sq Ft Radio Functions -4 Channel Ask local hobby shop order direct 4-1111) AUTHORIZED SAITO REPAIR CENTER VISA MASTERCARD CALL 1-800-651-1505 FOR PARTS ORDERS ONLY P & P ENTERPRISES 230 W PARKER ROAD 130 PLANO TEXAS 75075 PH 214 423-2282 FAX 214 980-1520 photo included photo detailed installation dual hatch holddownsan upgrade original REVOLTand Ill try include missing photo later issue Experience showing plane equipped lighter-weight lower power systems eg seven-cell flies bit better wind slightly forward balance point Several modelers have told agree lightest REVOLTs can have balance moved about /4 inch forward plan position best windy weather behavior suggested larger heavier power systems follow plan photo month shows next generation design REVOLT derivative called AEROVOLT Electric follows REVOLT root design size appearance its mildly aerobatic Electric hence AFRO part nameThis performance change accomplished using true Clark-Y airfoil its characteristic Phillips-entry shape reducing dihedral adding ailerons raising vertical center-ofgravity narrowing recommended power system range 250-450 watts design changes allow easy rolls inverted flight much added tricycle gear better ground handling intent equipping later night flying solid predictable ground handling imperative result great-flying model feel AERO VOLT truly represents next natural step Several columns ago promised extensive speed-control report has happened doubt will soon speed- control technology market changing rapidly time column got hands much information would obsolete Thats rightmanufacturers revising speedcontrol designs fly much faster can realistically report story since new controls microprocessor based software being rewritten before ink dries previous issue same ever before speed-control redesign much revision hardware evolution software addition revisions existing product new products competing suppliers appear marketplace Thoroughly evaluating could dynamic overwhelming task began good faith months ago realized back off However have pursued exclusive believe unprecedented aspect speed-control comparison concerning inflight glitch behavior process test-flying new some old speed controls noticed TRU-TURN also has PROP NUT will fit motor precision PROP NUTS come engine thread sizes two different shapes available stock Ask hobby dealer name 104 Model Aviation 4FAST TURNAROUND PARTS ORDERS ACCEPTED TRU-TURN now offers very finest versatile light weight PROP HUBS turned solid barstock inside out true running hub new hub will mount motor standard TRU-TURN adapter kit big bird multi-bolt applications TRU-TURN has covered Made U S PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Romco Manufacturing Inc QUALITY VERSATILITY GREAT LOOKS TY PO Box 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713/943-1867 what seemed quite difference inflight glitches among products Some controls seemed perform much better others hit used chokes control-to-receiver cable quiet some newer controls see column December 1989 soon became clear needed get quantitative about observations could report findings suppliers position numeric credibility Besides curiosity peaked pursuit sounded like fun labor reviewed three-part 1994 RCM series George Steiner Glitch Recorder articles detailed construction authors experience onboard electronic counters designed tally radio glitches flight purpose comparative evaluation various radios missed frames signal misses would counted seemed same idea would useful evaluation speedcontrol-induced inflight glitches built Georges circuits flew several times noting flight behavior recorded missed-signal counts became clear modified version Steiner design what really needed application redesigned counting system include dual counter readoutsone missed signals per original intent other count additional signals signals should present ie noise attempted instrument airplane capture record possible radio glitches might experience Early flight tests revealed what suspected some speed controls definitely glitchy others now relative numbers support feeling often extra~ signals noise missed signals After some practice settled standard flight pattern large repetitive ovals around field portion flight path included known glitch zone weak-signal area flight disturbances known occur easily attempted keep flights course make comparisons fair also settled total flight time five minutes plus minus 15 seconds power system remained fixed geared cobalt 05 seven cells throttle varied over full range throughout flight installation variable speed control and/or added chokes Ive recorded data nine different speed controls over total 64 individual flights have blizzard data show best-performing speed controls tests time-honored opto coupled mature analog designs include Astro 205 Horak IIehcopter Demos 800 AM 500 PM $400 ADMITTANCE TABLES $400 Contacts JIM OUCKWORTH 912-922-8663 NORM DEPUTY 912-328-2689 805 DOANE 912-987-2463 Mail Georgia Aircraft Modelers Association GAMA Box 140 Warner Robins Georgia 31099 GAMA Bulletin Board 912-922-9182 THE SOUTHEASTERN MODEL SHOW Li7he South 3 Yine3i fl//oc/e/i7rcu/e &ww PERRY ALGEORGIA FL Airpfane Demos LANTA 100 MILES N EXIT9 42 RI-CENTER 1-75Is AT EXIT 42 S FLORIDA 120 MILES ALL TYPES OF MODELS ON DISPLAY Finest Air Museum South Nearby Robins AFB 15 Miles February 1995 105 Bandits 1 OClock E-Z dIlt WWII P-8 [-41 Now [4U Uorsair Pedal Planes will have much fun building 3-6 year old will have Flyingit Kit includes full-sized patterns complete Instructions color nhnt0 list nf -5 & H .J lies add 6% sales tax Specify plan wanted Flight Line Toys PC Box 3484 Sprinqtield MO 65808 28 JAN 1995 FLYING DEMOS AIRPLANES AND HELICOPTERS 1000 AM 200 PM BOAT DEMOS flyers want run engine stock magneto Eliminates need dangerous kick back expensive electric starters Easily installed few min utes no modification engine Battery unplugged turned off after engine started Available 48 6 9 volt bat tery Complete system including battery plug and cord $5995 plus PH will install system engine set up test run $2000 plus PH ignition parts & acces sories available Send $2 price list newsletter B&P Associates Gives Total Fligbt Line FREEDOM new electnc starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 Canadian control Jomar SM-4 Both counters typically recorded zero just-a-few counts flight controls flights solid deliberately circumvented opto coupler feature flight connecting wire motor power system - receiver system - counts went near zero low tensclearly demonstrating majority interference getting receiver flight behavior clearly reflected increase hits newest microprocessor designs typically much noisier some counts ranging tens up hundreds corresponding degraded flight behavior None optically coupled case dramatically better chokes inserted controllreceiver lead offenders became quiet best analog units microprocessor controls close performance analog chokes added However product redesigned other reasons process became much worse glitch count step backward manufacturer now adding chokes software changes result study Im expecting new sample day Within bunch microprocessor speed control offensive chokes counts still tens clearly worst I looked spectrum analyzer found effect onboard jammer actually output substantial radio clutter ranging low- well past 100mHz right through radio frequencies manufacturer revising product write column So can fully appreciate counts George Steiner reported low counts likely seen flight path perturbations Im happy report correct also found counts tens somewhat noticeable flight path disturbances Inflight counts lOOs get downright scary Easy Hand-Starts No Kick Backs 52Balsa/Foam/PlyHardware Pkg Inci 4 ChannelEasy Build. Motor Mount mci Pre-formed Wire Landing Gearillustrated Instructions FIRST STEP 11/C U PO Box 40023 Georgown TX 78627 512 33t2943 312 869-2083 Sundays Mondays after 600 pm CST LII] FAX 312 33t-2943 Texas residents add 63/4% FAITAN II RUBBER 14 /16 1/8~ THICK 1 lb box $1 6 UPS delivered US 10 lb box $11 5 UPS delivered Made USA CA res add 8% sales tax KSB fuel timers $13 DT $19 Silly putty timers $5 Front ends winders stooges Books Czech P30 props Slick Lube CROCKETT hooks plus kinds super accessories huge bunch great FE kits Send $1FAI Model Supply 1994 ______________________ catalog P0 Box 3957 Torrance CA 90510 Phone 310-830-8939 106 Model Aviation complete must tell flight testing done six meters using AM system dual glitch recorder plugged receiver throttle channel Y cable Im sure specific results observed recorded would vary radio brand radio brand AM FM PCM 50 mHz frequencies 72 mHz frequencies fact suspect its possible some radios will see some glitch count did thats point point recorded relative glitch count behavior various controls corresponding flight misbehavior Suffice say may find newer microprocessor controls glitchy analog predecessors note again three 10 microhenry chokes ACE LLlO6 control-to-receiver leads will likely improve matters greatly provide nearly total cure have shared info manufacturers know plus several other columnists supplier fully receptive fact suppliers now making design changes results coded given manufacturer knows data happened because got curious found pursuit fun what hobby about thanks George Steiner starting fruitful path follow Please enclose SASE correspondence youd like reply enjoy wintertime Electric flying everyone AVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN FC AT WE 1466 windward dr mason ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 T-Shirts $l295pp THE AIRPLANE FACTORY INC 1880 PINE VItW MANDEVILLE LA 70448 504-626-7840 FRtt CATALOG R/C Combat Crash Resistant 48 wingspan 455 -5 lbs Aluminum Landing Gear Video $1295 pp Sport Flying Flys hour 95 $74$5n5P&H LIST $89 951 __ VISA 1-800-264-7840 AM-X COD Kombat 4015 member quick building exiremely durable Armadillo series Made aluminum polypropelyne no foam can assembled engine mounted radio Installed hour NoThing extra buy provide 4 channel radio / 25-40 engine supply everything else great sports plane fully aerobatic bolt-on symmetrical wing pre-hinged pre-finished red blue orange yellow compared oTher almost ready fly designs take 10-12 hours longer complete Kombat 40 true winner ORDER YOURS TODAY Trainer Version available $8495 five minutes can upgrade stan dard Futaba Airtronics servos ball bearing servos new EMS Ball Bearing Conversion Kit New casetopsareaccurateiymoldedofsupertough glass filled fuel-proof Celcon include top quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaft * Stops case top and/or plastic bushing wear * Prevents output gear shaft shimmy Reduces friction improves servo centering * Enhances performance airplanes boats & cars * Mandatory helicopter servos * Free output arm provided case top * Guaranteed against breakage year * pay $3995 $2995 BC-l Fits FUTABA 528/5128 538/5138 S48/S148 Servos set 4$2595 2As above set 1$695 3Fits AIRTRONICS 94102 Servos set 4$2595 4As above set 1$695 Ball Bearing Only JR 501 507 RCD APOLLO 05 10 FOCUS HS300 HS500 ACE 330342 342HS TOWER TS-51 Servos set 4$1995 Add $300 shipping Handling orders ifo Only* California Reaidenta Add 775% Sales Tax OnlyViSA MASTERCARD Accepted Rr rrrr ws IawrJ THATS RIGHT THE LAZY BEE CONVERTS FROM LAND PLANE SEA PLANE IN JUST 2 MINUTES 049 15 20 26 4-cycle Delightful NEW Electric Lazy Bee Quantum Makoa Excellent Electric Ideal Small Fielda Leapin electric radiocontrol performance itdoea take-offs loops roiis has 812 wingloadingoniy 4- 10 oz/aq ft ng Landing Gear minute duration 6-ceii battery pack Seeing Ia 311 vlngi Rent new video juat $18 $10 refunded return cataloga -$2 order Au Pricea include Shipping CLANCY AVIAllON 219W 2nd AVENUE MESA AZ 86210-1317 602 6491834 Electric Lazy Bee Kit $60 NEW 20% wing original Lazy Bee Original Lazy Bee Kit $54 Lazy Bee Float Kit -$24 February 1995 107 visaBJrn/c ELECTRONICS YElP AUAAZENfl LAZY SEW
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/02
Page Numbers: 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107
RADIO CONTROL ELECTRICS U f U THIS MONTH WE HAVE Electric Connection meet announcement several new Electric products new Electric video some REVOLT followup unique speed-control study months Electric Connection Bill Thomas Box 284 Otis KS 67565 Tel9 13 387-2577 Bill has modeler 20 years two years ago gave Electric try surprisingly its now major interest him Bill describing himself unfortunate ones. cant find anyone nearby interested Electric Hed like hear others Electric inclination area Id like hear folks have responded Fehruary 25-26 weekend Watts Happening 1995 Electric RC aircraft contest presented Las Vegas Radio Control Club meet format low-key fun-fly nature Best Show Best Scale etc plus daily All-Up LastDown can get detailed information Dick Corby 6209 Alta Dr Las Vegas NV 89107 Tel 702 870-9522 New Electric Goodies note month include catalog very serious antique Scale plans should interest E-modelers Its available Vein Clements 308 Palo Alto Drive Caldwell ID 83605 $4 postpaid refund coupon Scale sizes vary include 1/3 1/4 1/6 1/8 1/12 Electric Scale made major showing 94 KRC meet know lots folks would find catalog liking Speaking KRC Aveox announced new product 14-guage high-flex silicone insulated wire five colors neat stuff cause can put end problems presented lookalike red black wires Electric wire same used Aveox motors controllers colors yellow blue orange black red Cost five feet color $995 plus postage real bargain encourage give try Dont forget can also get color-coordinated connectors John Sermos complete interior decorating next Electric AstroFlight Inc some new products KRC too just-released Electric Motor Handbook written Bob Boucher chief Electric pilot boss Astro number us privileged see early text development book during summer book just off press time KRC meet Nate Bosquet piloted Spirit Narragansett KRC Geared 40 Dual Glitch Recorder counter readouts REVOLT Large model has camcorder just behind windshield number extra noise count smaller number missed signals 102 Model Aviation Aerovolt looks like REVOLT has numerous changes see text Geared 25 fourteen 14s 81 ounces Bill Wargo Reading CT won Best Scale KRC scratchbuilt 11e scale 1911 Antoinette Astro 60 14 x 6 121/2 lb September Bob autographing first copies made available public book must serious aspiring serious Electric modeler strongly recommend spend $1495 covers sorts things like set motor timing speedcontrol operation prop selection batteries etc explains just about everything about motors power systems use Bob also brought some other new Astro products including new catalog new helical-cut gear drives heavily vented cooling motors oval machined housings weight reduction two new microprocessor-controlled speed controls Isnt just great way Electric going/growing Another new product sorts KRC Electric Fly videoa professionally developed produced tape celebrates Electric highlighting fifteenth anniversary world-famous affair video covers three days activities write expected between two hours long includes highlights SR Friday Electric Symposium Second Annual SR Friday Night Fly extensive coverage Saturday Sunday field activities planes flying plus interviews prominent participants vendors attendance Particularly interesting video Electric airborne camera Don Nate Bosquet Rhode Island footage gives real overview perspective hundreds pilots models attendance Order KRC Video John Hickey 1624 Maple Ave Hatfield PA 19440 Cost $23 $20 S shippingforeign extra John said got 72 orders fieldand attendees since great way convince nonbelievers area Order own enjoyment turn club meeting program assure theres nothing like anywhere know will have impact REVOLT feedback starting come As write text November 1994 Model Aviation has out about two weeks seems few clarifications needed no cross-sheeting top bottom fuselage aft wing TE location except minimal amount shown plans battery area designed install packs standing up laying down proper cooling See photo page 33 November issue Regarding dihedral instructions text should have read propping up wing tips 3 4 bench same issue RC Electrics column text makes reference February 1995 103 few speed controls market Designs can change rapidly Most new controls microprocessor based YES THE TWIN-AIR 20 IS HERE AT LAST YES THE TWiN-AIR 20 REALLY CAN BE CONTROLLED ON JUST ONE ENGINE YES THE WV N-AIR 20 OFFERS THE SAME HIGH QUALITY PERFOR MANCE EASE OF FLYING AND HANDLING AEROBATIC CAPABIU TIES FUN TO BUILD AND FUN TO FLY FEATURES FOUND IN ALL NORTHEAST AERODYNAMIC KITS THE TRAIN-AIRS BEL-AIRS AND SPORT AIR YES ITS FROM . NORTHEAST AERODYNAMICS INC 4 NORTHEAST AERODYNAMICS INC 150 ROBINSON ROAD ON NH 03051 881-5899 Specifications Engine Requirement -Two 20-30 Wing Span 58 Wing Area 625 Sq 434 Sq Fuselage Length -43 Fuselage Width -35 Overall Weight Range -55 65 pounds Wing Loading Range 195 239 Sq Ft Radio Functions -4 Channel Ask local hobby shop order direct 4-1111) AUTHORIZED SAITO REPAIR CENTER VISA MASTERCARD CALL 1-800-651-1505 FOR PARTS ORDERS ONLY P & P ENTERPRISES 230 W PARKER ROAD 130 PLANO TEXAS 75075 PH 214 423-2282 FAX 214 980-1520 photo included photo detailed installation dual hatch holddownsan upgrade original REVOLTand Ill try include missing photo later issue Experience showing plane equipped lighter-weight lower power systems eg seven-cell flies bit better wind slightly forward balance point Several modelers have told agree lightest REVOLTs can have balance moved about /4 inch forward plan position best windy weather behavior suggested larger heavier power systems follow plan photo month shows next generation design REVOLT derivative called AEROVOLT Electric follows REVOLT root design size appearance its mildly aerobatic Electric hence AFRO part nameThis performance change accomplished using true Clark-Y airfoil its characteristic Phillips-entry shape reducing dihedral adding ailerons raising vertical center-ofgravity narrowing recommended power system range 250-450 watts design changes allow easy rolls inverted flight much added tricycle gear better ground handling intent equipping later night flying solid predictable ground handling imperative result great-flying model feel AERO VOLT truly represents next natural step Several columns ago promised extensive speed-control report has happened doubt will soon speed- control technology market changing rapidly time column got hands much information would obsolete Thats rightmanufacturers revising speedcontrol designs fly much faster can realistically report story since new controls microprocessor based software being rewritten before ink dries previous issue same ever before speed-control redesign much revision hardware evolution software addition revisions existing product new products competing suppliers appear marketplace Thoroughly evaluating could dynamic overwhelming task began good faith months ago realized back off However have pursued exclusive believe unprecedented aspect speed-control comparison concerning inflight glitch behavior process test-flying new some old speed controls noticed TRU-TURN also has PROP NUT will fit motor precision PROP NUTS come engine thread sizes two different shapes available stock Ask hobby dealer name 104 Model Aviation 4FAST TURNAROUND PARTS ORDERS ACCEPTED TRU-TURN now offers very finest versatile light weight PROP HUBS turned solid barstock inside out true running hub new hub will mount motor standard TRU-TURN adapter kit big bird multi-bolt applications TRU-TURN has covered Made U S PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Romco Manufacturing Inc QUALITY VERSATILITY GREAT LOOKS TY PO Box 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713/943-1867 what seemed quite difference inflight glitches among products Some controls seemed perform much better others hit used chokes control-to-receiver cable quiet some newer controls see column December 1989 soon became clear needed get quantitative about observations could report findings suppliers position numeric credibility Besides curiosity peaked pursuit sounded like fun labor reviewed three-part 1994 RCM series George Steiner Glitch Recorder articles detailed construction authors experience onboard electronic counters designed tally radio glitches flight purpose comparative evaluation various radios missed frames signal misses would counted seemed same idea would useful evaluation speedcontrol-induced inflight glitches built Georges circuits flew several times noting flight behavior recorded missed-signal counts became clear modified version Steiner design what really needed application redesigned counting system include dual counter readoutsone missed signals per original intent other count additional signals signals should present ie noise attempted instrument airplane capture record possible radio glitches might experience Early flight tests revealed what suspected some speed controls definitely glitchy others now relative numbers support feeling often extra~ signals noise missed signals After some practice settled standard flight pattern large repetitive ovals around field portion flight path included known glitch zone weak-signal area flight disturbances known occur easily attempted keep flights course make comparisons fair also settled total flight time five minutes plus minus 15 seconds power system remained fixed geared cobalt 05 seven cells throttle varied over full range throughout flight installation variable speed control and/or added chokes Ive recorded data nine different speed controls over total 64 individual flights have blizzard data show best-performing speed controls tests time-honored opto coupled mature analog designs include Astro 205 Horak IIehcopter Demos 800 AM 500 PM $400 ADMITTANCE TABLES $400 Contacts JIM OUCKWORTH 912-922-8663 NORM DEPUTY 912-328-2689 805 DOANE 912-987-2463 Mail Georgia Aircraft Modelers Association GAMA Box 140 Warner Robins Georgia 31099 GAMA Bulletin Board 912-922-9182 THE SOUTHEASTERN MODEL SHOW Li7he South 3 Yine3i fl//oc/e/i7rcu/e &ww PERRY ALGEORGIA FL Airpfane Demos LANTA 100 MILES N EXIT9 42 RI-CENTER 1-75Is AT EXIT 42 S FLORIDA 120 MILES ALL TYPES OF MODELS ON DISPLAY Finest Air Museum South Nearby Robins AFB 15 Miles February 1995 105 Bandits 1 OClock E-Z dIlt WWII P-8 [-41 Now [4U Uorsair Pedal Planes will have much fun building 3-6 year old will have Flyingit Kit includes full-sized patterns complete Instructions color nhnt0 list nf -5 & H .J lies add 6% sales tax Specify plan wanted Flight Line Toys PC Box 3484 Sprinqtield MO 65808 28 JAN 1995 FLYING DEMOS AIRPLANES AND HELICOPTERS 1000 AM 200 PM BOAT DEMOS flyers want run engine stock magneto Eliminates need dangerous kick back expensive electric starters Easily installed few min utes no modification engine Battery unplugged turned off after engine started Available 48 6 9 volt bat tery Complete system including battery plug and cord $5995 plus PH will install system engine set up test run $2000 plus PH ignition parts & acces sories available Send $2 price list newsletter B&P Associates Gives Total Fligbt Line FREEDOM new electnc starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 Canadian control Jomar SM-4 Both counters typically recorded zero just-a-few counts flight controls flights solid deliberately circumvented opto coupler feature flight connecting wire motor power system - receiver system - counts went near zero low tensclearly demonstrating majority interference getting receiver flight behavior clearly reflected increase hits newest microprocessor designs typically much noisier some counts ranging tens up hundreds corresponding degraded flight behavior None optically coupled case dramatically better chokes inserted controllreceiver lead offenders became quiet best analog units microprocessor controls close performance analog chokes added However product redesigned other reasons process became much worse glitch count step backward manufacturer now adding chokes software changes result study Im expecting new sample day Within bunch microprocessor speed control offensive chokes counts still tens clearly worst I looked spectrum analyzer found effect onboard jammer actually output substantial radio clutter ranging low- well past 100mHz right through radio frequencies manufacturer revising product write column So can fully appreciate counts George Steiner reported low counts likely seen flight path perturbations Im happy report correct also found counts tens somewhat noticeable flight path disturbances Inflight counts lOOs get downright scary Easy Hand-Starts No Kick Backs 52Balsa/Foam/PlyHardware Pkg Inci 4 ChannelEasy Build. Motor Mount mci Pre-formed Wire Landing Gearillustrated Instructions FIRST STEP 11/C U PO Box 40023 Georgown TX 78627 512 33t2943 312 869-2083 Sundays Mondays after 600 pm CST LII] FAX 312 33t-2943 Texas residents add 63/4% FAITAN II RUBBER 14 /16 1/8~ THICK 1 lb box $1 6 UPS delivered US 10 lb box $11 5 UPS delivered Made USA CA res add 8% sales tax KSB fuel timers $13 DT $19 Silly putty timers $5 Front ends winders stooges Books Czech P30 props Slick Lube CROCKETT hooks plus kinds super accessories huge bunch great FE kits Send $1FAI Model Supply 1994 ______________________ catalog P0 Box 3957 Torrance CA 90510 Phone 310-830-8939 106 Model Aviation complete must tell flight testing done six meters using AM system dual glitch recorder plugged receiver throttle channel Y cable Im sure specific results observed recorded would vary radio brand radio brand AM FM PCM 50 mHz frequencies 72 mHz frequencies fact suspect its possible some radios will see some glitch count did thats point point recorded relative glitch count behavior various controls corresponding flight misbehavior Suffice say may find newer microprocessor controls glitchy analog predecessors note again three 10 microhenry chokes ACE LLlO6 control-to-receiver leads will likely improve matters greatly provide nearly total cure have shared info manufacturers know plus several other columnists supplier fully receptive fact suppliers now making design changes results coded given manufacturer knows data happened because got curious found pursuit fun what hobby about thanks George Steiner starting fruitful path follow Please enclose SASE correspondence youd like reply enjoy wintertime Electric flying everyone AVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN FC AT WE 1466 windward dr mason ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 T-Shirts $l295pp THE AIRPLANE FACTORY INC 1880 PINE VItW MANDEVILLE LA 70448 504-626-7840 FRtt CATALOG R/C Combat Crash Resistant 48 wingspan 455 -5 lbs Aluminum Landing Gear Video $1295 pp Sport Flying Flys hour 95 $74$5n5P&H LIST $89 951 __ VISA 1-800-264-7840 AM-X COD Kombat 4015 member quick building exiremely durable Armadillo series Made aluminum polypropelyne no foam can assembled engine mounted radio Installed hour NoThing extra buy provide 4 channel radio / 25-40 engine supply everything else great sports plane fully aerobatic bolt-on symmetrical wing pre-hinged pre-finished red blue orange yellow compared oTher almost ready fly designs take 10-12 hours longer complete Kombat 40 true winner ORDER YOURS TODAY Trainer Version available $8495 five minutes can upgrade stan dard Futaba Airtronics servos ball bearing servos new EMS Ball Bearing Conversion Kit New casetopsareaccurateiymoldedofsupertough glass filled fuel-proof Celcon include top quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaft * Stops case top and/or plastic bushing wear * Prevents output gear shaft shimmy Reduces friction improves servo centering * Enhances performance airplanes boats & cars * Mandatory helicopter servos * Free output arm provided case top * Guaranteed against breakage year * pay $3995 $2995 BC-l Fits FUTABA 528/5128 538/5138 S48/S148 Servos set 4$2595 2As above set 1$695 3Fits AIRTRONICS 94102 Servos set 4$2595 4As above set 1$695 Ball Bearing Only JR 501 507 RCD APOLLO 05 10 FOCUS HS300 HS500 ACE 330342 342HS TOWER TS-51 Servos set 4$1995 Add $300 shipping Handling orders ifo Only* California Reaidenta Add 775% Sales Tax OnlyViSA MASTERCARD Accepted Rr rrrr ws IawrJ THATS RIGHT THE LAZY BEE CONVERTS FROM LAND PLANE SEA PLANE IN JUST 2 MINUTES 049 15 20 26 4-cycle Delightful NEW Electric Lazy Bee Quantum Makoa Excellent Electric Ideal Small Fielda Leapin electric radiocontrol performance itdoea take-offs loops roiis has 812 wingloadingoniy 4- 10 oz/aq ft ng Landing Gear minute duration 6-ceii battery pack Seeing Ia 311 vlngi Rent new video juat $18 $10 refunded return cataloga -$2 order Au Pricea include Shipping CLANCY AVIAllON 219W 2nd AVENUE MESA AZ 86210-1317 602 6491834 Electric Lazy Bee Kit $60 NEW 20% wing original Lazy Bee Original Lazy Bee Kit $54 Lazy Bee Float Kit -$24 February 1995 107 visaBJrn/c ELECTRONICS YElP AUAAZENfl LAZY SEW