RADIO CONTROL ELECTRICS S MONTHS COLUMN includes discussion new belt drive supplemental info Electric suppliers catalogs measuring using motor voltage current information Late-breaking news Dallas Electric Aircraft Fliers DEAF announces its tenth annual Electric Fly-In October 5-6 Contact Contest Director Frank Korman 9354 Forest Hills Blvd Dallas TX 75218 Tel 214 327-8411 E-modelers ModelAir-Tech Bob Aberle Tom Hunt have recently introduced latest addition growing product linea baby version well-known larger belt drives new drive intended used wide variety smaller motors such Speed 500/600 series Astro 035 thru 15 SR Max 7 10 etc drive actually power-rated well beyond examples Designated H-500 drive can handle up 500 watts has builtin beams mounting dual ball-bearing supported -inch output shaft Currently available reduction ratios include 3271 361 ratios way belt drive weighs four ounces price $5495 prop adaptor way ModelAir-Tech can supply custom requirements extra-special project recently supplied big coaxial drive counter-rotating props now have two versions pictured Wow Does give ideas Remember flies can flown Electric information contact ModelAir-Tech Box 12033 33 Falcon Dr Hauppage NY 11788-0818 TelIFax 516 979-1475 E-Mail thunt95147@aolcom can also catch guys KRC 96 September 2 1-22 Supplier Information long-established CS Flight Systems 31 Perry St Middleboro MA 02346-3117 Tel [508] 947-2805 puts out major catalog once annually packed discounted E-stuff major suppliersplus lots how-to article copies covering sorts E-topics topic list too long detail content makes catalog sort E-manual its own right Price $7 US $850 Canada $10 overseas Im confident youll find well worth investment New Creations discount catalog E-supplies published several times year its free Contact Kirk Massey Mr New Creations himself Box 496 Willis TX 77378 Tel 409 856-4630 Institute Silent Flight owned Elliot Boulous wellknown supplier area colorful supply van easily recognized loeal meets Elliot has published catalog has lots discounted E-stuff stock can reach him 609 E Maln Box 430 Morgantown PA 19543 Tel 610 286-5129 Fax 610 286-6857 Elliot does scratch- kit-building repairs toosort does E-shop Ive seen some airplanes cant go wrong opt service have met flown gentlemen above can recommend em good folks enjoy E-aeromodeling deal too Recent coluams have detailed some experiences E-Motion power system based car motor Ive mentioned operating power levels cell count motor voltage current drive ratios prop selection also encouraged use current meter aid getting above come together result better-flying Electrics Heres some review information always usefulI know cause readers keep asking Motor input power simple arithmetic multiplication voltage current motor terminals know two quantities multiply em have motor input power watts Assuming motor prop appropriate airplane reasonably suited other applicable long standing rule thumb Nearly Electrics will fly very well 50 watts per pound course makes airplane R spirited less thissay 30-40 watts & per poundis often quite adequate pull some PROP airplanes through air albeit less enthusiastically practical purposes average motor voltage full throttle just about 11 115 volts per cell example 10-cell pack can expect average motor terminal voltage about 11 115 volts during rundown can confirm refine number bit own systems reading voltage motor terminals voltmeter Youll find value somewhat higher right after charging certainly lower 86 Model Aviation stom counter-rotating speed reducer belt drive ModelAir Tech shows in-depth product capability See text IIII~IMODEL1OOILJIMOTORK VOLT- & PROP BATTERY IFIISPEED iI& II VOLT A/V OL A/v SPEEDIi&LZ CONTROL PROP SEVERAL OF THE POSSIBLE TEST CONNECTIONS DISCUSSED IN TEXT NOTE FUSES ARMING SiMTCHES CHARGE CONNECTORS ETC OMItTED FOR CLARflY connector shunt4\Jv meter National Model HoIAy Show R/C Airplanes Helicopters U-Control Airplanes Boats Cars Slot Cars Motorcycles Trucks LL Model Trains Scenery & Access Miniatures Games Kites Rockets b tic Models Die Cast Models Tools Collectibles much Seminar Hours Saturday October 19 9 am noon Price admission includes Make-and-Take Projects Handson Demonstrations Seminars favorite publishers including special presentation AMAs own Jay Mealy near end charge close estimate above throughout useful motor run measure battery terminal voltage youll find slightly higher average reading some voltage loss wiring speed control some battery terminal voltage does reach motor terminals little loss normal wony Unlike motor voltage motor current measured series motor itself current meter placed series line lead either motor wires indicates current flow amperes motor running convenient product measures both motor voltage current flip switch Astro model 100 Volt/Amp Meter switch unit conveniently configures internal wiring once connected can function either voltage current measuring mode reconnecting instrument discussed detail September 1994 column has two input wires two output wires simply plugs motor circuiL routinely connect instrument input leads speed control output leads instrument output leads motor can turn power system run motor up via radio monitoring motor current voltage other approaches measurement tasks however general motor voltage can measured almost multimeter set voltage scale simply connecting meter leads suitable test clips motor terminals Motor current can measured shunt another same multimeter low voltage range case wary meter test leads can become snarled prop shunt calibrated low-value resistor connected series motor circuit develops small voltage drop itself motor current flows through Thus measured voltage across shunt indicator motor current exactly what current meter anyway combination shunt/voltmeter reads out amps two easy ways get motor shunt way make shunt process described meticulous detail April 1986 column assembly based foamcutting wire other modeling supplies such wheel collars resistive wire makes shunt element temperature-stable nature assembly allows quite accurate calibration done modelers still have original shunt use its now part semi-automated motor test stand An easier approach buy shunt Steve Kowalski 32 Hollo Dr Holbrook NY 11741 Steves product its use completely described January 1993 column fact still get letters readers vaguely remembering now asking refresher info Steve can supply shunt choice Sermos $10 Astro $16 connectors 88 Model Aviation Hours SAT October 19th noon-6pm SUN October 20th lOam-5pm 19&201995 nutiiuont Convention Center 5555 North River Road Rosemont Illinois 60018 Admission Adults $600 Children 6 12 $300 Children under 6 FREE Information Call Tom 847-526-1222 TH SNITCH SNITCH will aid troable shooting aii glitch prsblems microcontroiler counts records gitiches missed signal frames during flight piayback later ground counting out audible tones Great trouble shootlog noisy igniflon system glitches try ing out different equipment configura finns Also warns interference freqsency reminds tum nfl receiver must flight 500 arez says-i consloerme Snitch valuable alec trots. ..tessories come along recenity Electronico Cower Model Builder- SeptemberS5 Size 1320 1320 64 weight 06 ounce Price $3995 ULTIMATE BATTERY BACKER BEST way insure reliable power model Use mOb two baflery packs two swdch hamesses Runs MAIN pack till dropa Out switches BACKUP pack Woriss standard 4 cell 5 cell GEL-CELL packs Battery packs con ditferent capacity likes 1200 600 Solid state design uses MOSPET transmtsrs Used extensively professional RPVs Yoo add own switch hamesses wlong 10 0 15 5 75 weight 6 ounce consectom $4995 NEW Now available wired csnnectsrs $5996 6 CHANNEL GLITCH BUSTER OPTICALLY ISO LATE channels und use sepurute battery pack seivo poweri Totally eliminates glitching cussed heavy duty snrvos long leado giant scale airylanes end gliders can extra power speeni Requires installation own radio onivo leads Compatible PCM radionl Used Reno Rucers NASA tool 10 0 15 s 3/4 weight 8 ounce $4455 NEWI Now avuilable wired connectors $7955 GEAR DOOR CYCLER Boactip what need split retract door sequencing like P-Si Mustang other aimmfl including mont Jetsl Instull V connec tor retract channel Contrsls gear door servos lime retract switch operated up down gear doors open wait few seconds clone againl Delay lime adjs..... 3/0 -weight 1/2 ounce $3995 Now sosilable wired con nectors $4495 ElecIronIc Model Syatema 22955 La Patina An. Sf sis ShIppIng & Handling Per Order York LInda CA 92667u -Cr-adS Card Accepted- AmerIcan Express 714-692-1393 Only lacover- Mastercard & VI. 8B0-84fl-6976 Order Only Both shunts vety low-resistance devices Mine 10 milliohms 01 ohm Steves 1 milliohm 001 ohm Lets say motor current 20 amps example indicating voltage shunt current times resistance 02 002 volts respectively Thus voltmeter reading shunts indicates motor current form voltage millivolt area Nearly digital multimeters DMMs have lowvoltage scales 200 300 millivolts reading motor current way easy accurate inexpensive youre wondering current ranges DMM arent used measure motor current consider DMIvI current meter ranges go up 10 amps inadequate Electric applications Also insertion loss voltage drop DMM its leads will likely lot meter shunt intended relatively high-current applications regular DMM its leads would cause enough circuit voltage loss noticeably affect measurement result above referred using meter shunt motor circuit read motor current Its perfecfly OK insert battery circuit result will almost exactly same atfiull thrortle Speed control input current battery current motor current same intermediate speeds high-rate controllers should still read motor voltage brushes however System power different story ESC input power voltage times current ESC input will nearly identical motor voltage times motor current speed Since practically no power loss modem speed controls power input ESC may taken power input motor fact some installations can measured ESC inputsuch brushless motors Howard Crispin Jr Charlottesville VA Use Lose days flying fields being closed left right because noise levels Dont wait until its too late flying field being closed problem now very well may near future solution DU-BROs ARISE Muffler ARISE Muffler will substantially reduce dB sound levels noise aircraft cases will actually increase power CNC machined aluminum bar stock ARISE Muffler features fully adjustable US Pat Pending exhaust flow valve fine tuning information contact local hobby store call DU-BRO 800-848-9411 Arise 2-Cycle Muffler will fit 25 108 2-cycle engines Arise 4-Stroke Muffler will fit 40 1504-stroke engines DU-BRO NameCan Count 480 Bonner Rd PO Box 815 Wauconda IL 60084 90 Model Aviation ory Authorized E-Z UP Corp Dealer John Peck Leisure Products Ltd 131 RAVENWOOD RD MLES KY 4 73-5172 rrThe Arise Muffler very effective add-on muffler will enable prop size recommendations get below recommended dB readings So interest motor voltage current power Beyond 50-watts-perpound guideline extremely useful direct application above evaluate effects different props new you may quite surprised what happens motor input power volts x amps different props Change diameter motor current changes immediately Change pitch motor current changes immediately Change brand same size prop current will likely change As generalization observed change will result observable flight-performance change well same direction Other useful results voltage current measurements include confirming really getting full voltage motor throttle fully up might want review August 1990 column variation theme useful current measurement Excessive current levels beyond recommended given motor can damaging Particularly affected brushes commutator excessive current can bum both ruin motor Motor current also indicator used during motor-timing adjustment course current also what drains tank battery having information allows estimate run time few relatively simple measurements benchfor particular cell count prop parameters drive ratio whatevercan give kinds useful knowledge about power system airplane what expect both know some may reacting form Electric complicated Its what make dont have above Just think discussion above adding opportunity enjoy hobby betterbecause can know betterif want Realistically youre rank beginner pass column now remember exists Make part E-library assure will likely find utility become experienced Ive witnessed beginner over years quickly grow knowledge Electric proficiency now shows way others Terms such motor current voltage poweronce overwhelming themare now routine fact some folks now E business form another wealth E-knowledge contained E-columns magazines going back over years Often new reader expresses regret keeping back issues time E-power no interest Now its quite challenge catch up Life full should have~sas did scrap magazines Hint Lots readers tear pages out put ring binder Please enclose SASE correspondence youd like reply SeeyaatKRC WEJFLEJS DIlLY COUEFIF1I3 IFDfl WITH IFiTIFIDIM IIlTELLIOEF1EE creation space age technology 21st CENTURY IRON makes other covering irons obsolete No guesswork major iron-on covering manufacturers recommend specific application shrinking temperatures achieve tightest longest lasting possible finish Only 21st CENTURY IRON has built-in temperature control system accurate within three degrees Fahrenheit dial setting Simply set dial desired temperature Temperature Processing Indicator TPI lights iron temperature rises reach dial setting TPI blinks set temperature reached telling its time cover No thermometer complicated testing needed advanced tool iron allows dial specific temperature CVERTE 420 BABYLON ROAD RORSHAM PENNSYLVANIA 19044 92 Model Aviation CENTURYhas designed ground up master modelers Itsshoe design will reach places other irons can dream ofmd its fully contoured shape allows dent-freeapplication temperature control dial handle hot shoe no burned fingers Its specially ulated coating delivers remarkable slip characteristics smoothest no-drag slide over virtually covering surface custom-filled covering sock sturdy table top stand included free costs little conventional irons its last iron youll ever buy smart iron Coverite
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/10
Page Numbers: 86, 88, 90, 92
RADIO CONTROL ELECTRICS S MONTHS COLUMN includes discussion new belt drive supplemental info Electric suppliers catalogs measuring using motor voltage current information Late-breaking news Dallas Electric Aircraft Fliers DEAF announces its tenth annual Electric Fly-In October 5-6 Contact Contest Director Frank Korman 9354 Forest Hills Blvd Dallas TX 75218 Tel 214 327-8411 E-modelers ModelAir-Tech Bob Aberle Tom Hunt have recently introduced latest addition growing product linea baby version well-known larger belt drives new drive intended used wide variety smaller motors such Speed 500/600 series Astro 035 thru 15 SR Max 7 10 etc drive actually power-rated well beyond examples Designated H-500 drive can handle up 500 watts has builtin beams mounting dual ball-bearing supported -inch output shaft Currently available reduction ratios include 3271 361 ratios way belt drive weighs four ounces price $5495 prop adaptor way ModelAir-Tech can supply custom requirements extra-special project recently supplied big coaxial drive counter-rotating props now have two versions pictured Wow Does give ideas Remember flies can flown Electric information contact ModelAir-Tech Box 12033 33 Falcon Dr Hauppage NY 11788-0818 TelIFax 516 979-1475 E-Mail thunt95147@aolcom can also catch guys KRC 96 September 2 1-22 Supplier Information long-established CS Flight Systems 31 Perry St Middleboro MA 02346-3117 Tel [508] 947-2805 puts out major catalog once annually packed discounted E-stuff major suppliersplus lots how-to article copies covering sorts E-topics topic list too long detail content makes catalog sort E-manual its own right Price $7 US $850 Canada $10 overseas Im confident youll find well worth investment New Creations discount catalog E-supplies published several times year its free Contact Kirk Massey Mr New Creations himself Box 496 Willis TX 77378 Tel 409 856-4630 Institute Silent Flight owned Elliot Boulous wellknown supplier area colorful supply van easily recognized loeal meets Elliot has published catalog has lots discounted E-stuff stock can reach him 609 E Maln Box 430 Morgantown PA 19543 Tel 610 286-5129 Fax 610 286-6857 Elliot does scratch- kit-building repairs toosort does E-shop Ive seen some airplanes cant go wrong opt service have met flown gentlemen above can recommend em good folks enjoy E-aeromodeling deal too Recent coluams have detailed some experiences E-Motion power system based car motor Ive mentioned operating power levels cell count motor voltage current drive ratios prop selection also encouraged use current meter aid getting above come together result better-flying Electrics Heres some review information always usefulI know cause readers keep asking Motor input power simple arithmetic multiplication voltage current motor terminals know two quantities multiply em have motor input power watts Assuming motor prop appropriate airplane reasonably suited other applicable long standing rule thumb Nearly Electrics will fly very well 50 watts per pound course makes airplane R spirited less thissay 30-40 watts & per poundis often quite adequate pull some PROP airplanes through air albeit less enthusiastically practical purposes average motor voltage full throttle just about 11 115 volts per cell example 10-cell pack can expect average motor terminal voltage about 11 115 volts during rundown can confirm refine number bit own systems reading voltage motor terminals voltmeter Youll find value somewhat higher right after charging certainly lower 86 Model Aviation stom counter-rotating speed reducer belt drive ModelAir Tech shows in-depth product capability See text IIII~IMODEL1OOILJIMOTORK VOLT- & PROP BATTERY IFIISPEED iI& II VOLT A/V OL A/v SPEEDIi&LZ CONTROL PROP SEVERAL OF THE POSSIBLE TEST CONNECTIONS DISCUSSED IN TEXT NOTE FUSES ARMING SiMTCHES CHARGE CONNECTORS ETC OMItTED FOR CLARflY connector shunt4\Jv meter National Model HoIAy Show R/C Airplanes Helicopters U-Control Airplanes Boats Cars Slot Cars Motorcycles Trucks LL Model Trains Scenery & Access Miniatures Games Kites Rockets b tic Models Die Cast Models Tools Collectibles much Seminar Hours Saturday October 19 9 am noon Price admission includes Make-and-Take Projects Handson Demonstrations Seminars favorite publishers including special presentation AMAs own Jay Mealy near end charge close estimate above throughout useful motor run measure battery terminal voltage youll find slightly higher average reading some voltage loss wiring speed control some battery terminal voltage does reach motor terminals little loss normal wony Unlike motor voltage motor current measured series motor itself current meter placed series line lead either motor wires indicates current flow amperes motor running convenient product measures both motor voltage current flip switch Astro model 100 Volt/Amp Meter switch unit conveniently configures internal wiring once connected can function either voltage current measuring mode reconnecting instrument discussed detail September 1994 column has two input wires two output wires simply plugs motor circuiL routinely connect instrument input leads speed control output leads instrument output leads motor can turn power system run motor up via radio monitoring motor current voltage other approaches measurement tasks however general motor voltage can measured almost multimeter set voltage scale simply connecting meter leads suitable test clips motor terminals Motor current can measured shunt another same multimeter low voltage range case wary meter test leads can become snarled prop shunt calibrated low-value resistor connected series motor circuit develops small voltage drop itself motor current flows through Thus measured voltage across shunt indicator motor current exactly what current meter anyway combination shunt/voltmeter reads out amps two easy ways get motor shunt way make shunt process described meticulous detail April 1986 column assembly based foamcutting wire other modeling supplies such wheel collars resistive wire makes shunt element temperature-stable nature assembly allows quite accurate calibration done modelers still have original shunt use its now part semi-automated motor test stand An easier approach buy shunt Steve Kowalski 32 Hollo Dr Holbrook NY 11741 Steves product its use completely described January 1993 column fact still get letters readers vaguely remembering now asking refresher info Steve can supply shunt choice Sermos $10 Astro $16 connectors 88 Model Aviation Hours SAT October 19th noon-6pm SUN October 20th lOam-5pm 19&201995 nutiiuont Convention Center 5555 North River Road Rosemont Illinois 60018 Admission Adults $600 Children 6 12 $300 Children under 6 FREE Information Call Tom 847-526-1222 TH SNITCH SNITCH will aid troable shooting aii glitch prsblems microcontroiler counts records gitiches missed signal frames during flight piayback later ground counting out audible tones Great trouble shootlog noisy igniflon system glitches try ing out different equipment configura finns Also warns interference freqsency reminds tum nfl receiver must flight 500 arez says-i consloerme Snitch valuable alec trots. ..tessories come along recenity Electronico Cower Model Builder- SeptemberS5 Size 1320 1320 64 weight 06 ounce Price $3995 ULTIMATE BATTERY BACKER BEST way insure reliable power model Use mOb two baflery packs two swdch hamesses Runs MAIN pack till dropa Out switches BACKUP pack Woriss standard 4 cell 5 cell GEL-CELL packs Battery packs con ditferent capacity likes 1200 600 Solid state design uses MOSPET transmtsrs Used extensively professional RPVs Yoo add own switch hamesses wlong 10 0 15 5 75 weight 6 ounce consectom $4995 NEW Now available wired csnnectsrs $5996 6 CHANNEL GLITCH BUSTER OPTICALLY ISO LATE channels und use sepurute battery pack seivo poweri Totally eliminates glitching cussed heavy duty snrvos long leado giant scale airylanes end gliders can extra power speeni Requires installation own radio onivo leads Compatible PCM radionl Used Reno Rucers NASA tool 10 0 15 s 3/4 weight 8 ounce $4455 NEWI Now avuilable wired connectors $7955 GEAR DOOR CYCLER Boactip what need split retract door sequencing like P-Si Mustang other aimmfl including mont Jetsl Instull V connec tor retract channel Contrsls gear door servos lime retract switch operated up down gear doors open wait few seconds clone againl Delay lime adjs..... 3/0 -weight 1/2 ounce $3995 Now sosilable wired con nectors $4495 ElecIronIc Model Syatema 22955 La Patina An. Sf sis ShIppIng & Handling Per Order York LInda CA 92667u -Cr-adS Card Accepted- AmerIcan Express 714-692-1393 Only lacover- Mastercard & VI. 8B0-84fl-6976 Order Only Both shunts vety low-resistance devices Mine 10 milliohms 01 ohm Steves 1 milliohm 001 ohm Lets say motor current 20 amps example indicating voltage shunt current times resistance 02 002 volts respectively Thus voltmeter reading shunts indicates motor current form voltage millivolt area Nearly digital multimeters DMMs have lowvoltage scales 200 300 millivolts reading motor current way easy accurate inexpensive youre wondering current ranges DMM arent used measure motor current consider DMIvI current meter ranges go up 10 amps inadequate Electric applications Also insertion loss voltage drop DMM its leads will likely lot meter shunt intended relatively high-current applications regular DMM its leads would cause enough circuit voltage loss noticeably affect measurement result above referred using meter shunt motor circuit read motor current Its perfecfly OK insert battery circuit result will almost exactly same atfiull thrortle Speed control input current battery current motor current same intermediate speeds high-rate controllers should still read motor voltage brushes however System power different story ESC input power voltage times current ESC input will nearly identical motor voltage times motor current speed Since practically no power loss modem speed controls power input ESC may taken power input motor fact some installations can measured ESC inputsuch brushless motors Howard Crispin Jr Charlottesville VA Use Lose days flying fields being closed left right because noise levels Dont wait until its too late flying field being closed problem now very well may near future solution DU-BROs ARISE Muffler ARISE Muffler will substantially reduce dB sound levels noise aircraft cases will actually increase power CNC machined aluminum bar stock ARISE Muffler features fully adjustable US Pat Pending exhaust flow valve fine tuning information contact local hobby store call DU-BRO 800-848-9411 Arise 2-Cycle Muffler will fit 25 108 2-cycle engines Arise 4-Stroke Muffler will fit 40 1504-stroke engines DU-BRO NameCan Count 480 Bonner Rd PO Box 815 Wauconda IL 60084 90 Model Aviation ory Authorized E-Z UP Corp Dealer John Peck Leisure Products Ltd 131 RAVENWOOD RD MLES KY 4 73-5172 rrThe Arise Muffler very effective add-on muffler will enable prop size recommendations get below recommended dB readings So interest motor voltage current power Beyond 50-watts-perpound guideline extremely useful direct application above evaluate effects different props new you may quite surprised what happens motor input power volts x amps different props Change diameter motor current changes immediately Change pitch motor current changes immediately Change brand same size prop current will likely change As generalization observed change will result observable flight-performance change well same direction Other useful results voltage current measurements include confirming really getting full voltage motor throttle fully up might want review August 1990 column variation theme useful current measurement Excessive current levels beyond recommended given motor can damaging Particularly affected brushes commutator excessive current can bum both ruin motor Motor current also indicator used during motor-timing adjustment course current also what drains tank battery having information allows estimate run time few relatively simple measurements benchfor particular cell count prop parameters drive ratio whatevercan give kinds useful knowledge about power system airplane what expect both know some may reacting form Electric complicated Its what make dont have above Just think discussion above adding opportunity enjoy hobby betterbecause can know betterif want Realistically youre rank beginner pass column now remember exists Make part E-library assure will likely find utility become experienced Ive witnessed beginner over years quickly grow knowledge Electric proficiency now shows way others Terms such motor current voltage poweronce overwhelming themare now routine fact some folks now E business form another wealth E-knowledge contained E-columns magazines going back over years Often new reader expresses regret keeping back issues time E-power no interest Now its quite challenge catch up Life full should have~sas did scrap magazines Hint Lots readers tear pages out put ring binder Please enclose SASE correspondence youd like reply SeeyaatKRC WEJFLEJS DIlLY COUEFIF1I3 IFDfl WITH IFiTIFIDIM IIlTELLIOEF1EE creation space age technology 21st CENTURY IRON makes other covering irons obsolete No guesswork major iron-on covering manufacturers recommend specific application shrinking temperatures achieve tightest longest lasting possible finish Only 21st CENTURY IRON has built-in temperature control system accurate within three degrees Fahrenheit dial setting Simply set dial desired temperature Temperature Processing Indicator TPI lights iron temperature rises reach dial setting TPI blinks set temperature reached telling its time cover No thermometer complicated testing needed advanced tool iron allows dial specific temperature CVERTE 420 BABYLON ROAD RORSHAM PENNSYLVANIA 19044 92 Model Aviation CENTURYhas designed ground up master modelers Itsshoe design will reach places other irons can dream ofmd its fully contoured shape allows dent-freeapplication temperature control dial handle hot shoe no burned fingers Its specially ulated coating delivers remarkable slip characteristics smoothest no-drag slide over virtually covering surface custom-filled covering sock sturdy table top stand included free costs little conventional irons its last iron youll ever buy smart iron Coverite
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/10
Page Numbers: 86, 88, 90, 92
RADIO CONTROL ELECTRICS S MONTHS COLUMN includes discussion new belt drive supplemental info Electric suppliers catalogs measuring using motor voltage current information Late-breaking news Dallas Electric Aircraft Fliers DEAF announces its tenth annual Electric Fly-In October 5-6 Contact Contest Director Frank Korman 9354 Forest Hills Blvd Dallas TX 75218 Tel 214 327-8411 E-modelers ModelAir-Tech Bob Aberle Tom Hunt have recently introduced latest addition growing product linea baby version well-known larger belt drives new drive intended used wide variety smaller motors such Speed 500/600 series Astro 035 thru 15 SR Max 7 10 etc drive actually power-rated well beyond examples Designated H-500 drive can handle up 500 watts has builtin beams mounting dual ball-bearing supported -inch output shaft Currently available reduction ratios include 3271 361 ratios way belt drive weighs four ounces price $5495 prop adaptor way ModelAir-Tech can supply custom requirements extra-special project recently supplied big coaxial drive counter-rotating props now have two versions pictured Wow Does give ideas Remember flies can flown Electric information contact ModelAir-Tech Box 12033 33 Falcon Dr Hauppage NY 11788-0818 TelIFax 516 979-1475 E-Mail thunt95147@aolcom can also catch guys KRC 96 September 2 1-22 Supplier Information long-established CS Flight Systems 31 Perry St Middleboro MA 02346-3117 Tel [508] 947-2805 puts out major catalog once annually packed discounted E-stuff major suppliersplus lots how-to article copies covering sorts E-topics topic list too long detail content makes catalog sort E-manual its own right Price $7 US $850 Canada $10 overseas Im confident youll find well worth investment New Creations discount catalog E-supplies published several times year its free Contact Kirk Massey Mr New Creations himself Box 496 Willis TX 77378 Tel 409 856-4630 Institute Silent Flight owned Elliot Boulous wellknown supplier area colorful supply van easily recognized loeal meets Elliot has published catalog has lots discounted E-stuff stock can reach him 609 E Maln Box 430 Morgantown PA 19543 Tel 610 286-5129 Fax 610 286-6857 Elliot does scratch- kit-building repairs toosort does E-shop Ive seen some airplanes cant go wrong opt service have met flown gentlemen above can recommend em good folks enjoy E-aeromodeling deal too Recent coluams have detailed some experiences E-Motion power system based car motor Ive mentioned operating power levels cell count motor voltage current drive ratios prop selection also encouraged use current meter aid getting above come together result better-flying Electrics Heres some review information always usefulI know cause readers keep asking Motor input power simple arithmetic multiplication voltage current motor terminals know two quantities multiply em have motor input power watts Assuming motor prop appropriate airplane reasonably suited other applicable long standing rule thumb Nearly Electrics will fly very well 50 watts per pound course makes airplane R spirited less thissay 30-40 watts & per poundis often quite adequate pull some PROP airplanes through air albeit less enthusiastically practical purposes average motor voltage full throttle just about 11 115 volts per cell example 10-cell pack can expect average motor terminal voltage about 11 115 volts during rundown can confirm refine number bit own systems reading voltage motor terminals voltmeter Youll find value somewhat higher right after charging certainly lower 86 Model Aviation stom counter-rotating speed reducer belt drive ModelAir Tech shows in-depth product capability See text IIII~IMODEL1OOILJIMOTORK VOLT- & PROP BATTERY IFIISPEED iI& II VOLT A/V OL A/v SPEEDIi&LZ CONTROL PROP SEVERAL OF THE POSSIBLE TEST CONNECTIONS DISCUSSED IN TEXT NOTE FUSES ARMING SiMTCHES CHARGE CONNECTORS ETC OMItTED FOR CLARflY connector shunt4\Jv meter National Model HoIAy Show R/C Airplanes Helicopters U-Control Airplanes Boats Cars Slot Cars Motorcycles Trucks LL Model Trains Scenery & Access Miniatures Games Kites Rockets b tic Models Die Cast Models Tools Collectibles much Seminar Hours Saturday October 19 9 am noon Price admission includes Make-and-Take Projects Handson Demonstrations Seminars favorite publishers including special presentation AMAs own Jay Mealy near end charge close estimate above throughout useful motor run measure battery terminal voltage youll find slightly higher average reading some voltage loss wiring speed control some battery terminal voltage does reach motor terminals little loss normal wony Unlike motor voltage motor current measured series motor itself current meter placed series line lead either motor wires indicates current flow amperes motor running convenient product measures both motor voltage current flip switch Astro model 100 Volt/Amp Meter switch unit conveniently configures internal wiring once connected can function either voltage current measuring mode reconnecting instrument discussed detail September 1994 column has two input wires two output wires simply plugs motor circuiL routinely connect instrument input leads speed control output leads instrument output leads motor can turn power system run motor up via radio monitoring motor current voltage other approaches measurement tasks however general motor voltage can measured almost multimeter set voltage scale simply connecting meter leads suitable test clips motor terminals Motor current can measured shunt another same multimeter low voltage range case wary meter test leads can become snarled prop shunt calibrated low-value resistor connected series motor circuit develops small voltage drop itself motor current flows through Thus measured voltage across shunt indicator motor current exactly what current meter anyway combination shunt/voltmeter reads out amps two easy ways get motor shunt way make shunt process described meticulous detail April 1986 column assembly based foamcutting wire other modeling supplies such wheel collars resistive wire makes shunt element temperature-stable nature assembly allows quite accurate calibration done modelers still have original shunt use its now part semi-automated motor test stand An easier approach buy shunt Steve Kowalski 32 Hollo Dr Holbrook NY 11741 Steves product its use completely described January 1993 column fact still get letters readers vaguely remembering now asking refresher info Steve can supply shunt choice Sermos $10 Astro $16 connectors 88 Model Aviation Hours SAT October 19th noon-6pm SUN October 20th lOam-5pm 19&201995 nutiiuont Convention Center 5555 North River Road Rosemont Illinois 60018 Admission Adults $600 Children 6 12 $300 Children under 6 FREE Information Call Tom 847-526-1222 TH SNITCH SNITCH will aid troable shooting aii glitch prsblems microcontroiler counts records gitiches missed signal frames during flight piayback later ground counting out audible tones Great trouble shootlog noisy igniflon system glitches try ing out different equipment configura finns Also warns interference freqsency reminds tum nfl receiver must flight 500 arez says-i consloerme Snitch valuable alec trots. ..tessories come along recenity Electronico Cower Model Builder- SeptemberS5 Size 1320 1320 64 weight 06 ounce Price $3995 ULTIMATE BATTERY BACKER BEST way insure reliable power model Use mOb two baflery packs two swdch hamesses Runs MAIN pack till dropa Out switches BACKUP pack Woriss standard 4 cell 5 cell GEL-CELL packs Battery packs con ditferent capacity likes 1200 600 Solid state design uses MOSPET transmtsrs Used extensively professional RPVs Yoo add own switch hamesses wlong 10 0 15 5 75 weight 6 ounce consectom $4995 NEW Now available wired csnnectsrs $5996 6 CHANNEL GLITCH BUSTER OPTICALLY ISO LATE channels und use sepurute battery pack seivo poweri Totally eliminates glitching cussed heavy duty snrvos long leado giant scale airylanes end gliders can extra power speeni Requires installation own radio onivo leads Compatible PCM radionl Used Reno Rucers NASA tool 10 0 15 s 3/4 weight 8 ounce $4455 NEWI Now avuilable wired connectors $7955 GEAR DOOR CYCLER Boactip what need split retract door sequencing like P-Si Mustang other aimmfl including mont Jetsl Instull V connec tor retract channel Contrsls gear door servos lime retract switch operated up down gear doors open wait few seconds clone againl Delay lime adjs..... 3/0 -weight 1/2 ounce $3995 Now sosilable wired con nectors $4495 ElecIronIc Model Syatema 22955 La Patina An. Sf sis ShIppIng & Handling Per Order York LInda CA 92667u -Cr-adS Card Accepted- AmerIcan Express 714-692-1393 Only lacover- Mastercard & VI. 8B0-84fl-6976 Order Only Both shunts vety low-resistance devices Mine 10 milliohms 01 ohm Steves 1 milliohm 001 ohm Lets say motor current 20 amps example indicating voltage shunt current times resistance 02 002 volts respectively Thus voltmeter reading shunts indicates motor current form voltage millivolt area Nearly digital multimeters DMMs have lowvoltage scales 200 300 millivolts reading motor current way easy accurate inexpensive youre wondering current ranges DMM arent used measure motor current consider DMIvI current meter ranges go up 10 amps inadequate Electric applications Also insertion loss voltage drop DMM its leads will likely lot meter shunt intended relatively high-current applications regular DMM its leads would cause enough circuit voltage loss noticeably affect measurement result above referred using meter shunt motor circuit read motor current Its perfecfly OK insert battery circuit result will almost exactly same atfiull thrortle Speed control input current battery current motor current same intermediate speeds high-rate controllers should still read motor voltage brushes however System power different story ESC input power voltage times current ESC input will nearly identical motor voltage times motor current speed Since practically no power loss modem speed controls power input ESC may taken power input motor fact some installations can measured ESC inputsuch brushless motors Howard Crispin Jr Charlottesville VA Use Lose days flying fields being closed left right because noise levels Dont wait until its too late flying field being closed problem now very well may near future solution DU-BROs ARISE Muffler ARISE Muffler will substantially reduce dB sound levels noise aircraft cases will actually increase power CNC machined aluminum bar stock ARISE Muffler features fully adjustable US Pat Pending exhaust flow valve fine tuning information contact local hobby store call DU-BRO 800-848-9411 Arise 2-Cycle Muffler will fit 25 108 2-cycle engines Arise 4-Stroke Muffler will fit 40 1504-stroke engines DU-BRO NameCan Count 480 Bonner Rd PO Box 815 Wauconda IL 60084 90 Model Aviation ory Authorized E-Z UP Corp Dealer John Peck Leisure Products Ltd 131 RAVENWOOD RD MLES KY 4 73-5172 rrThe Arise Muffler very effective add-on muffler will enable prop size recommendations get below recommended dB readings So interest motor voltage current power Beyond 50-watts-perpound guideline extremely useful direct application above evaluate effects different props new you may quite surprised what happens motor input power volts x amps different props Change diameter motor current changes immediately Change pitch motor current changes immediately Change brand same size prop current will likely change As generalization observed change will result observable flight-performance change well same direction Other useful results voltage current measurements include confirming really getting full voltage motor throttle fully up might want review August 1990 column variation theme useful current measurement Excessive current levels beyond recommended given motor can damaging Particularly affected brushes commutator excessive current can bum both ruin motor Motor current also indicator used during motor-timing adjustment course current also what drains tank battery having information allows estimate run time few relatively simple measurements benchfor particular cell count prop parameters drive ratio whatevercan give kinds useful knowledge about power system airplane what expect both know some may reacting form Electric complicated Its what make dont have above Just think discussion above adding opportunity enjoy hobby betterbecause can know betterif want Realistically youre rank beginner pass column now remember exists Make part E-library assure will likely find utility become experienced Ive witnessed beginner over years quickly grow knowledge Electric proficiency now shows way others Terms such motor current voltage poweronce overwhelming themare now routine fact some folks now E business form another wealth E-knowledge contained E-columns magazines going back over years Often new reader expresses regret keeping back issues time E-power no interest Now its quite challenge catch up Life full should have~sas did scrap magazines Hint Lots readers tear pages out put ring binder Please enclose SASE correspondence youd like reply SeeyaatKRC WEJFLEJS DIlLY COUEFIF1I3 IFDfl WITH IFiTIFIDIM IIlTELLIOEF1EE creation space age technology 21st CENTURY IRON makes other covering irons obsolete No guesswork major iron-on covering manufacturers recommend specific application shrinking temperatures achieve tightest longest lasting possible finish Only 21st CENTURY IRON has built-in temperature control system accurate within three degrees Fahrenheit dial setting Simply set dial desired temperature Temperature Processing Indicator TPI lights iron temperature rises reach dial setting TPI blinks set temperature reached telling its time cover No thermometer complicated testing needed advanced tool iron allows dial specific temperature CVERTE 420 BABYLON ROAD RORSHAM PENNSYLVANIA 19044 92 Model Aviation CENTURYhas designed ground up master modelers Itsshoe design will reach places other irons can dream ofmd its fully contoured shape allows dent-freeapplication temperature control dial handle hot shoe no burned fingers Its specially ulated coating delivers remarkable slip characteristics smoothest no-drag slide over virtually covering surface custom-filled covering sock sturdy table top stand included free costs little conventional irons its last iron youll ever buy smart iron Coverite
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/10
Page Numbers: 86, 88, 90, 92
RADIO CONTROL ELECTRICS S MONTHS COLUMN includes discussion new belt drive supplemental info Electric suppliers catalogs measuring using motor voltage current information Late-breaking news Dallas Electric Aircraft Fliers DEAF announces its tenth annual Electric Fly-In October 5-6 Contact Contest Director Frank Korman 9354 Forest Hills Blvd Dallas TX 75218 Tel 214 327-8411 E-modelers ModelAir-Tech Bob Aberle Tom Hunt have recently introduced latest addition growing product linea baby version well-known larger belt drives new drive intended used wide variety smaller motors such Speed 500/600 series Astro 035 thru 15 SR Max 7 10 etc drive actually power-rated well beyond examples Designated H-500 drive can handle up 500 watts has builtin beams mounting dual ball-bearing supported -inch output shaft Currently available reduction ratios include 3271 361 ratios way belt drive weighs four ounces price $5495 prop adaptor way ModelAir-Tech can supply custom requirements extra-special project recently supplied big coaxial drive counter-rotating props now have two versions pictured Wow Does give ideas Remember flies can flown Electric information contact ModelAir-Tech Box 12033 33 Falcon Dr Hauppage NY 11788-0818 TelIFax 516 979-1475 E-Mail thunt95147@aolcom can also catch guys KRC 96 September 2 1-22 Supplier Information long-established CS Flight Systems 31 Perry St Middleboro MA 02346-3117 Tel [508] 947-2805 puts out major catalog once annually packed discounted E-stuff major suppliersplus lots how-to article copies covering sorts E-topics topic list too long detail content makes catalog sort E-manual its own right Price $7 US $850 Canada $10 overseas Im confident youll find well worth investment New Creations discount catalog E-supplies published several times year its free Contact Kirk Massey Mr New Creations himself Box 496 Willis TX 77378 Tel 409 856-4630 Institute Silent Flight owned Elliot Boulous wellknown supplier area colorful supply van easily recognized loeal meets Elliot has published catalog has lots discounted E-stuff stock can reach him 609 E Maln Box 430 Morgantown PA 19543 Tel 610 286-5129 Fax 610 286-6857 Elliot does scratch- kit-building repairs toosort does E-shop Ive seen some airplanes cant go wrong opt service have met flown gentlemen above can recommend em good folks enjoy E-aeromodeling deal too Recent coluams have detailed some experiences E-Motion power system based car motor Ive mentioned operating power levels cell count motor voltage current drive ratios prop selection also encouraged use current meter aid getting above come together result better-flying Electrics Heres some review information always usefulI know cause readers keep asking Motor input power simple arithmetic multiplication voltage current motor terminals know two quantities multiply em have motor input power watts Assuming motor prop appropriate airplane reasonably suited other applicable long standing rule thumb Nearly Electrics will fly very well 50 watts per pound course makes airplane R spirited less thissay 30-40 watts & per poundis often quite adequate pull some PROP airplanes through air albeit less enthusiastically practical purposes average motor voltage full throttle just about 11 115 volts per cell example 10-cell pack can expect average motor terminal voltage about 11 115 volts during rundown can confirm refine number bit own systems reading voltage motor terminals voltmeter Youll find value somewhat higher right after charging certainly lower 86 Model Aviation stom counter-rotating speed reducer belt drive ModelAir Tech shows in-depth product capability See text IIII~IMODEL1OOILJIMOTORK VOLT- & PROP BATTERY IFIISPEED iI& II VOLT A/V OL A/v SPEEDIi&LZ CONTROL PROP SEVERAL OF THE POSSIBLE TEST CONNECTIONS DISCUSSED IN TEXT NOTE FUSES ARMING SiMTCHES CHARGE CONNECTORS ETC OMItTED FOR CLARflY connector shunt4\Jv meter National Model HoIAy Show R/C Airplanes Helicopters U-Control Airplanes Boats Cars Slot Cars Motorcycles Trucks LL Model Trains Scenery & Access Miniatures Games Kites Rockets b tic Models Die Cast Models Tools Collectibles much Seminar Hours Saturday October 19 9 am noon Price admission includes Make-and-Take Projects Handson Demonstrations Seminars favorite publishers including special presentation AMAs own Jay Mealy near end charge close estimate above throughout useful motor run measure battery terminal voltage youll find slightly higher average reading some voltage loss wiring speed control some battery terminal voltage does reach motor terminals little loss normal wony Unlike motor voltage motor current measured series motor itself current meter placed series line lead either motor wires indicates current flow amperes motor running convenient product measures both motor voltage current flip switch Astro model 100 Volt/Amp Meter switch unit conveniently configures internal wiring once connected can function either voltage current measuring mode reconnecting instrument discussed detail September 1994 column has two input wires two output wires simply plugs motor circuiL routinely connect instrument input leads speed control output leads instrument output leads motor can turn power system run motor up via radio monitoring motor current voltage other approaches measurement tasks however general motor voltage can measured almost multimeter set voltage scale simply connecting meter leads suitable test clips motor terminals Motor current can measured shunt another same multimeter low voltage range case wary meter test leads can become snarled prop shunt calibrated low-value resistor connected series motor circuit develops small voltage drop itself motor current flows through Thus measured voltage across shunt indicator motor current exactly what current meter anyway combination shunt/voltmeter reads out amps two easy ways get motor shunt way make shunt process described meticulous detail April 1986 column assembly based foamcutting wire other modeling supplies such wheel collars resistive wire makes shunt element temperature-stable nature assembly allows quite accurate calibration done modelers still have original shunt use its now part semi-automated motor test stand An easier approach buy shunt Steve Kowalski 32 Hollo Dr Holbrook NY 11741 Steves product its use completely described January 1993 column fact still get letters readers vaguely remembering now asking refresher info Steve can supply shunt choice Sermos $10 Astro $16 connectors 88 Model Aviation Hours SAT October 19th noon-6pm SUN October 20th lOam-5pm 19&201995 nutiiuont Convention Center 5555 North River Road Rosemont Illinois 60018 Admission Adults $600 Children 6 12 $300 Children under 6 FREE Information Call Tom 847-526-1222 TH SNITCH SNITCH will aid troable shooting aii glitch prsblems microcontroiler counts records gitiches missed signal frames during flight piayback later ground counting out audible tones Great trouble shootlog noisy igniflon system glitches try ing out different equipment configura finns Also warns interference freqsency reminds tum nfl receiver must flight 500 arez says-i consloerme Snitch valuable alec trots. ..tessories come along recenity Electronico Cower Model Builder- SeptemberS5 Size 1320 1320 64 weight 06 ounce Price $3995 ULTIMATE BATTERY BACKER BEST way insure reliable power model Use mOb two baflery packs two swdch hamesses Runs MAIN pack till dropa Out switches BACKUP pack Woriss standard 4 cell 5 cell GEL-CELL packs Battery packs con ditferent capacity likes 1200 600 Solid state design uses MOSPET transmtsrs Used extensively professional RPVs Yoo add own switch hamesses wlong 10 0 15 5 75 weight 6 ounce consectom $4995 NEW Now available wired csnnectsrs $5996 6 CHANNEL GLITCH BUSTER OPTICALLY ISO LATE channels und use sepurute battery pack seivo poweri Totally eliminates glitching cussed heavy duty snrvos long leado giant scale airylanes end gliders can extra power speeni Requires installation own radio onivo leads Compatible PCM radionl Used Reno Rucers NASA tool 10 0 15 s 3/4 weight 8 ounce $4455 NEWI Now avuilable wired connectors $7955 GEAR DOOR CYCLER Boactip what need split retract door sequencing like P-Si Mustang other aimmfl including mont Jetsl Instull V connec tor retract channel Contrsls gear door servos lime retract switch operated up down gear doors open wait few seconds clone againl Delay lime adjs..... 3/0 -weight 1/2 ounce $3995 Now sosilable wired con nectors $4495 ElecIronIc Model Syatema 22955 La Patina An. Sf sis ShIppIng & Handling Per Order York LInda CA 92667u -Cr-adS Card Accepted- AmerIcan Express 714-692-1393 Only lacover- Mastercard & VI. 8B0-84fl-6976 Order Only Both shunts vety low-resistance devices Mine 10 milliohms 01 ohm Steves 1 milliohm 001 ohm Lets say motor current 20 amps example indicating voltage shunt current times resistance 02 002 volts respectively Thus voltmeter reading shunts indicates motor current form voltage millivolt area Nearly digital multimeters DMMs have lowvoltage scales 200 300 millivolts reading motor current way easy accurate inexpensive youre wondering current ranges DMM arent used measure motor current consider DMIvI current meter ranges go up 10 amps inadequate Electric applications Also insertion loss voltage drop DMM its leads will likely lot meter shunt intended relatively high-current applications regular DMM its leads would cause enough circuit voltage loss noticeably affect measurement result above referred using meter shunt motor circuit read motor current Its perfecfly OK insert battery circuit result will almost exactly same atfiull thrortle Speed control input current battery current motor current same intermediate speeds high-rate controllers should still read motor voltage brushes however System power different story ESC input power voltage times current ESC input will nearly identical motor voltage times motor current speed Since practically no power loss modem speed controls power input ESC may taken power input motor fact some installations can measured ESC inputsuch brushless motors Howard Crispin Jr Charlottesville VA Use Lose days flying fields being closed left right because noise levels Dont wait until its too late flying field being closed problem now very well may near future solution DU-BROs ARISE Muffler ARISE Muffler will substantially reduce dB sound levels noise aircraft cases will actually increase power CNC machined aluminum bar stock ARISE Muffler features fully adjustable US Pat Pending exhaust flow valve fine tuning information contact local hobby store call DU-BRO 800-848-9411 Arise 2-Cycle Muffler will fit 25 108 2-cycle engines Arise 4-Stroke Muffler will fit 40 1504-stroke engines DU-BRO NameCan Count 480 Bonner Rd PO Box 815 Wauconda IL 60084 90 Model Aviation ory Authorized E-Z UP Corp Dealer John Peck Leisure Products Ltd 131 RAVENWOOD RD MLES KY 4 73-5172 rrThe Arise Muffler very effective add-on muffler will enable prop size recommendations get below recommended dB readings So interest motor voltage current power Beyond 50-watts-perpound guideline extremely useful direct application above evaluate effects different props new you may quite surprised what happens motor input power volts x amps different props Change diameter motor current changes immediately Change pitch motor current changes immediately Change brand same size prop current will likely change As generalization observed change will result observable flight-performance change well same direction Other useful results voltage current measurements include confirming really getting full voltage motor throttle fully up might want review August 1990 column variation theme useful current measurement Excessive current levels beyond recommended given motor can damaging Particularly affected brushes commutator excessive current can bum both ruin motor Motor current also indicator used during motor-timing adjustment course current also what drains tank battery having information allows estimate run time few relatively simple measurements benchfor particular cell count prop parameters drive ratio whatevercan give kinds useful knowledge about power system airplane what expect both know some may reacting form Electric complicated Its what make dont have above Just think discussion above adding opportunity enjoy hobby betterbecause can know betterif want Realistically youre rank beginner pass column now remember exists Make part E-library assure will likely find utility become experienced Ive witnessed beginner over years quickly grow knowledge Electric proficiency now shows way others Terms such motor current voltage poweronce overwhelming themare now routine fact some folks now E business form another wealth E-knowledge contained E-columns magazines going back over years Often new reader expresses regret keeping back issues time E-power no interest Now its quite challenge catch up Life full should have~sas did scrap magazines Hint Lots readers tear pages out put ring binder Please enclose SASE correspondence youd like reply SeeyaatKRC WEJFLEJS DIlLY COUEFIF1I3 IFDfl WITH IFiTIFIDIM IIlTELLIOEF1EE creation space age technology 21st CENTURY IRON makes other covering irons obsolete No guesswork major iron-on covering manufacturers recommend specific application shrinking temperatures achieve tightest longest lasting possible finish Only 21st CENTURY IRON has built-in temperature control system accurate within three degrees Fahrenheit dial setting Simply set dial desired temperature Temperature Processing Indicator TPI lights iron temperature rises reach dial setting TPI blinks set temperature reached telling its time cover No thermometer complicated testing needed advanced tool iron allows dial specific temperature CVERTE 420 BABYLON ROAD RORSHAM PENNSYLVANIA 19044 92 Model Aviation CENTURYhas designed ground up master modelers Itsshoe design will reach places other irons can dream ofmd its fully contoured shape allows dent-freeapplication temperature control dial handle hot shoe no burned fingers Its specially ulated coating delivers remarkable slip characteristics smoothest no-drag slide over virtually covering surface custom-filled covering sock sturdy table top stand included free costs little conventional irons its last iron youll ever buy smart iron Coverite