Radio Control E lectrics Bob Kopski IT WAS WONDERFUL seventh annual KRC Electric Fly now history hindsight September 20-21 meet might better named Camelot Electric Fly affair somehow managed escape threatening weather predictions rain both days did rainbut night number people scared off weather outlook turned out weather both days comfortable quite flyable Somehow annual meet has enjoyed good fortune good weather ever since began 1980 years meet heavily attended ever surprisingly large spectator turnout weve always spectators year saw huge numbers extent sold out raffle tickets on-field concessions first no-no meet adver tised general public because parking limitations present model ing community Perhaps advertising AMA Calendar Events did Saturday characteristically busiest day two both participants spectators meet structured two independant days back-to-back prizes day allow cant spend full weekend attend either day full benefits Most attend ees course both its interesting note sizeable number partic ipants come great distances just day year count made midday Saturday showed 135 Electrics field still cars 77 registrants bringing between six models best could tell everyone plane flew famous Keith Shaw caught touching up MonoKote Gee Bee R-1 Bobs shop Dave Hares R relaxes after long Saturdays flying Gee Bee spans 50 weighs 51/2 lb uses geared Astro 25 cobalt 14 x 8 prop Battery has 14 cells 12 Ah Speed control Jomar 5C4 As past Electric Fly organized low-key fun-fly event daily awards Best Looking Longest Flight Time Most Aerobatic addition day Up Last Down man-on-man flyoff new-thisyear Most Loops event Up Last Down participants chosen best flight times during day RC frequency day saw about 10 fliers join simultaneous launches single prize $50 given day last land Bill Meleske Baldwin NY its Long Island took cash prize Saturday KRCs own John Hickey being second Dr John Mountjoy Winston-Salem NC took event Sunday Bill Meleske being second Bill Dr John flew Astro Challengers John Hickey used faithful Spectra event inspired Leisure meet years ago very popular participants onlookers alike although does take time Saturdays battle lasted over 33 minutes Sundays over 45 Most I.oops event simple fun task consists merely counting loops 60 seconds Ken Stinson years Electric Fly CD holder KRCs Most Loops club record 27 took event day Most everyone 46 Model Aviation John Henderson Princeton NJ three 86 KRC Electric Fly participants first 1980 Porterfield model spans 70 real lightweight 56 oz flies 075 motor w/belt drive 11 x 7 prop Eight 12 Ah cells send juice through On/Off control iurdays Up Last Down launch finds eight planes view top Olym pian F3E Astro 40 power belonging Craig Christensen Lakeville MN Radio operation carefully checked field prior launch assure no mutual interference Safety first Dave L Sue Hares really enjoy Elec tricbrought three planes Keith Shaw JD Duke drove KRC Electric Fly near Saline Ml Model Sky Philadelphia PA Novice TX bringing Knight both flew actively throughout acrobatic original him Power weekend including Up Last Down AstrocobaltPlaneflewwellJDisamem Most Loops events ber SPARKS group Houston nothing sacred Jerry KasmerBaltlmore MD brought 90%-size Flight Streak CL model converted Electric Planeusesseven800 mAhcellsandacobalt 05 spin 6 x 4 prop Weighs 35 oz Dick Wetzel Dick Wetzels Hobbies Bath PA modified Fiesler Storch 1 MA Plan No 136 April 1976 issue 70-in 4-lb beauty used geared Astro Super Ferrite 15 fourteen 800 mAh cells 11 x 6 prop Dick Wetzels Hurricane R itsfirstflightat 86 Electric Flyand drew ovation crowd Plane modified MA Plan No415 August1983 issue weighed Sib used geared Astro Super Ferrite 25 14 x 8 prop 14-cell pack 12 mAh Ni-Cds Walt Kessler LAfton NY Big Boy progressive development Champ Model weighs 20 lb Motor homemade turns 18 x 6 prop direct drive Talk about torque Power pack ten 4000 mAh cells Jomars Joe Utasi R persisted finally did succeed getting somewhat difficult model fly very well crowd loved no success 85 Electric Fly tried did loops high teens low twenties might consider giving try club meet since planes can easily participate although some better suited others simple events notwithstanding re laxed air affair always brings high praise compliments attending have yet experience significant comment regarding total lack anything remotely resembling tooth-and-nail contest climate listen what visitors have say best knowledge lament expressed attendees respect walt frequency pin natural consequence large participation Once again year Electric Fly raffle scored very high popularity noted above very fortunate because KRC relies success raffle fund following years meet Electric Fly has well-blessed industry support over years year saw 20 raffle items go very happy recipients Top items included Astro geared cobalt 40s 25s lSs 05s complete Sanyo 12 Ah battery packs Other items cluded several speed controls On/Off control lers chargers numerous fine kits other top-line items supplied hobby dustry Its easy understand raffle table display made people drool fur ther demonstrated years raffle having two multiple winners direct result luck draw large purchases tickets Another established Electric Fly tradition again popular year Saturday Social opportunity visiting modelers families share some nonflying plane-free hours KRC ladies provided generous quantities quality homemade munchies nibbles enjoy door prizes quests both ladies gentlemen alike good time allfor free year quality models flying grows exceed year past Some photos show fine caliber craft present fine flight performances cannot quite easily depicted later dont recall seeing models wouldnt fly well includes first time Electrics present range model types interests astounding number ARFs kit models present greater number original designs Everything simple sport machines very sophisticated highly-detailed Scale models present Participants ranged age early teens retired persons sharing quiet joy Elation Electric brings sky full Elec trics common sight common obser Continued page 145 January1987 47 86 Electric Fly flight line would fit Kopskis lens Annual event keeps growing largermay force new location future What after field full Background large factory building adjacent flying site can control noise level increasing muf fler size restricting muffler outlet increas ing propeller diameter Since Scale models rarely use tuned pipes concerned about prop tip speeds noise-producing element would case Pattern-type airplanes have found model flies equally well largerdiameter prop especially cowl also large diameter blade tips work outside blanketing cowl front increased efficiency large prop lowers engine rpm exhaust noise level can see no difference model performance Obviously its possible go too far direction certainly worth investigating quiet noisy model Because engine speed reduced slower exhaust velocity can now have restricted muffler outlet further drop noise level 60 en gines switching 11 x 7 12 x 6 finally 13 X 5/2 propeller has beneficial noise-reduction has side benefit real ism larger prop find possible fly reduced throttle settings models using larger muffler least likely alternative due space restrictions inside cowl accurate meaningful readings sound-level meter have found should mounted tripod distance meter models nose exhaust side measured steel tape meter read distance several feet because human body nearby will have effect either reflection absorption sound Without accurate measurements read ings can deceiving must also no reflecting material yond model course should no other engines operation nearby either ground air nearby voices will affect meter Ambient noise level club field low veiy open no highways able get comparative readings models flight accurate estimation distance problem very interesting see pen etration sound distance measured instrument rather ear has become very evident so-called quiet four-stroke en gines need mufflers far worst offenders unmuffled chainsaw engines Bob Dolly Wischer S-221 Lapham Peak Rd Delafield WI 53018 RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 47 vation Gas modeling spectators could still hear other speaking normal voice levels Keith Shaw Ann Arbor MI has become another Electric Fly tradition sorts daz zled crowds day both days magnificent models majestic flying simply cannot find words sufficient convey mans mastery Electric modeling matters Keith brought six models him flew least once daysome once flight Keiths brought ova tion appreciative crowd spectators DeHavilland Comet Banshee flying wing Aero Commander Shrike OT Zombie very welcome returns meets past new Hyperon racer impossible Gee Bee R-1 broughtthe awe Hyperon powered custom Astro FAL 05 cobalt faster anything Ive ever seen KRC fieldincluding liquid-powered stuff Gee Bee Keith saved till last day kept crowds glued position Hundreds people can now tell no lle does fly contrary some overheard comment true scale no departures know speak everyone Thank Keith What next Electric Fly has its share memories momenta everyone years several definite high registered Joe Utasi Jomar Products finally got orig inal OMAR canard flying Joe tried over year achieve airborne success continually experience disappointment Last years meet saw plane nose repeatedly also case early flight attempts weekend Joe joked about making annual challenge Joe also persisted on-field repair re work trimming finally got first successful flight full circle field Sunday afternoon greeted loud ovation anxious encouraging crowd dont think Ill ever forget Joes happy smiling leap joy following landing personal level John Worth AMAs Executive Director regular KRC meet brought Bill Winters new Electric design him opportunity fly plane its real joy air Unfortunately Ive misplaced notes particulars model its stick structure using economy ferrite motor located near cabin area Graupner extension shaft gear drive turning large folder understand will soon published Model Aviation Any way John asked some low flybys picturetaking purposes felt honored have chance Bills plane Im looking forward seeing results Thanks stick time Bill down side could help feeling particularly grieved misfortunes Craig Christensen Lakeville MN Craig came pre pared three magnificent gliding machines custom transport box eye-catching models drew lots attention day Saturday very impressive appearance ground equally impressive performance air Sunday brought mishaps one throughout day As best can remember rudder servo fail lost half slide-on stab/elevator assembly folded wing Craig called CD Ken Stinson after returning home described what good time well enjoyed meet despite misfortunes have since learned Craig really likes Electric meets previously attended both 1987 Astro Champs Boeing Hawks affairs earlier year See next year Craig John Sermos Sermos RC Connectors spent weekend videotaping activity called following week say well tape turned out John taped much last years meet intends edit combine footage add music track make super Electric tape understand intentions correctly John will try make tape avail able perhaps through AMA After seeing some Johns earlier video work know latest version could easily wind up being standard reference Electric Ill fill info becomes available right now see potentially best things could happen Electric youll able see what photos words herein cannot THE LEADER IN COMPETITION V i 4 CYCLE SERIES 100 DIAPRICE 12 299 K 13379 14479 15689 16989 NEW PRO SERIES 3 NEW HIGH TECH AIRFOIL SECTION 10 TO 200/o INCREASE IN THRUST MFG OF SELECT HARD MAPLE WOOD WILL NOT FATIGUE LIKE SYNTHETICS FUEL PROOF HIGH LUSTER FINISH DIAPITCH 534 634 72833456 8334568 84566/7 9456677A 104566/7 106W8W 10BEW II4677778 Ii5W 116EW 1167 124W 125W 1256 1356 1456 1556 164N 16678 TI PRICE 149 149 179 189 199 199 209 209 219 229 229 239 239 279 279 279 349 459 659 969 969 RC PYLON RACING SERIES 500 DIA PITCH PRICE 75N 5N279 8I 6778 299 SERIES 400C 8667 7 7289 9777I289 W WIDE BLADE EW EXTRA WIDE N NARROW PROPELLERS TAILORED HELICAL PITCH DEVELOPED TO GIVE MAXIMUM THRUST AT 4 CYCLE ENGINE RPM ALL THE LATEST TECHNIQUES USED ON OUR PRO SERIES 3 SEE BELOW PITCH THP 66 77 7 8 677 8 67 678 January 1987 145 NEW FLYBABY-BIPE COMBO Outstanding Precision Handlmachine-cut Kits Made USA FLYBABY $7950 BIPE $9500 COMBO $11000 Span 56 44 Weight 4-5 lbs Wing load 22 & 14 oz Engine 30-45 FS 25-40 TS field conversion 10 mm AERO-PACER $8900 Sport-trainer Span 641/2 Weight 5-7 lbs Wing load 19-25 oz Engine 45-65 ES 29-45 TS Span 54 Weight 5-6 lbs Wing load 15 oz Engine 45-65 ES 35-50 TS Add $450 postaQe handling direct aalea Mich residents add 4% VISA Mastercard money order Dealer inquiry invited AEROOROME MODELS LTD 2623 5 Miller Rd Saginaw Ml 48603 517781-3000 IN STAGS PSI IEEEDMII UIPUENT MEW ZINIAII 52137 ci In 6135K NI mu ma CE 13-bishil $12335 flag *u U$122 N5115 mIsaim fivubihi$14235 flag S 48 Puss AuIy My 86231 EPANSiLSI W smut MUuss SINUSPUM $2335 IIIT$UU k Ems UUEIUKPun $23J1 INSIST SULK Jbi Ellis SMAlL 1233551PINE $2335 INHAT $3535 Jim Earns ACRISATPlANS $1335 SmSIT 83535 EAIAUEYIN$12335ZINDUS-U$121N SACNS4UBAR31 GUI 82353537531 AS FLOATS 48-114 subasis $2135ouailiti hi 84735 13 WWL WERS 5PM SpIs Stints 82135 PUNS UIPU SISAREADI 114 Ibdlruyl $2335 1I3TAYLUUMTSr1I3CENSIItz 82335 VULISFUNE ill thick Chinbi 82335 SsvusH-3U42SL$1235WEIOS-llIskUEudlds63435 PTagC liz TSP PLuS DTNATIIRIIST23% OfF uSSubIFUILTAUKSlSsz8L1532L 8735 PIUUUASS ANEW SuITS 5115 x32 icagStir 81135 Z4IiuwSmlm stap Sali lack hack sMO JIM MESSEDS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS Valley View Di 1i 43 Allegany NY 14796 adequately depict dazzling performance Electric does offer Such video will Im sure render nonbelievers extinct John wasnt taping either flying converted Big Birdie explaining new connector system visitors sold few hundred latter spot John tells car guys have also caught new connectors because getting noticeable increases performance because lower con nector losses photo some informa tion connectors column October 1986 Ken Myers K&W Enterprises Philadel phia nice display field expanding product line folding props well received Ken has making folders such applications FM Power quite some time broadening line meet growing Electric need line features range interchangeable blades hub sizes includes smaller diameters direct drive larger blades reduction drives dont have hard data tallies distinct impression have years Elec tric Fly speed reducers large props finding increased usage cant help drawing analogy increasing popularity fourstrokers swinging big blades compared fastwinding screaming Schnuerles popular past years Its case think modelers rediscovering value efficient thrust recall Bill Winters columns few years ago wherein lamented disappearance larger-stroke smaller-bore two-strokes Fifties favor high-winding screamers Some speed often emotionally appealing though less useful lifes ventures future column year saw Ed Warren Dallas TX become three-time visitor Electric Fly Ed really enjoys affair has key part formation new All-Electric sounds almost like All-American club new group Dallas Electric Aircraft Flyers DEAF shares field Eastfield Boomers Sailplane group information can contact Ed Warren 11122 Myrtice Dallas TX 75228 has two phone numbers 214 3212197 evenings weekends 214 8212358 working days Thats another Electric Fly another column Theres lots Electric info planned future columns sure renew AMA participation early keep uninterrupted supply MA coming mailbox Please direct comment question SASE please author Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 October issue ModelAirplane News devoted extensively Electric know ledge unprecedented undertaking magazine single issue havent already seen get Youll find worthwhile RC Old-Timers/Mathews Continued page 49 popular just SAM event also among sport fliers Id say Texaco model built use SAM competition five built informal fun-flying get-together use second letter Bob Langelius White Plains NY event would terrific think possibly real shot arm us turned off high-powered scary SAMtype machines Miss America photo took first place Eastern States Free Flight Cham pionships run VIA Texaco fine bridge between two disciplines first read Bobs letter looked pictures importance what saying sort escaped dawned have Free Flight contest has now included RC-Assist Duration event reflection cpens up whole new area forthe concept VIA Scale Duration Bob has sideline sells Texaco decals special props can correspond him 32 Clinton St White Plains NY 10603 Most competition-oriented SAM friends rather cool idea since already SAM RC-Assist events have overcrowding frequencies arent too wild about adding event So says VIA Scale Duration needs SAM event Im beginning lean toward idea adding VIA Scale Duration AMA event flown Free Flight contests As Bob says certainly would bridge gap between two disciplines would almost certainly generate some new interest Scale sons competed rather successfully Power Rubber Scale years immeasurable pleasure However idea putting much work model has potential crash oreven worsebe lost fly-away always limited flying con tests rely fun Consider will potential exists enlarging Earl Stahl Sidney Strul designor reducing large Megow Comet rubber-power designs Maybe could enlarge Walt Mooney Peanut Don Srull design could build model assurance wouldnt destroyed blown rubber motor fly away its first flight readers find interesting and/or have built anything nature Id deeply appreciate hearing themplus photos too course considering developing designs VIA Scale Duration concept Id suggest using basic VIA Texaco parameters about 300 sq wing area wing loading about eight ounces per square foot forth doubt result would far off mark currently have design built ready cover Ill report next column meantime lets brainstorm together Dee B Mathews 909 Ma ize Rd Townhouse 734 Wichita KS 87212 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 52 planes Wallace P-5 Charlie Brun net had-a-uew P-Si rest just flew converted Formula Ones Engines mix ST X-40s some OS 40s Rossi aK&B OPS couple MYVSs flown Bob Wallace very fast Well now its Australia April 1987 thanks due CD Greg Doe Robert Doumright rest workers made great contest Top 10 meet 1 Dub Jets 2 Brian Richmond 3 Dave Shadel 4 Gary 146Model Aviation DH6O GIPSY MOTH$10900
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/01
Page Numbers: 46, 47, 145, 146
Radio Control E lectrics Bob Kopski IT WAS WONDERFUL seventh annual KRC Electric Fly now history hindsight September 20-21 meet might better named Camelot Electric Fly affair somehow managed escape threatening weather predictions rain both days did rainbut night number people scared off weather outlook turned out weather both days comfortable quite flyable Somehow annual meet has enjoyed good fortune good weather ever since began 1980 years meet heavily attended ever surprisingly large spectator turnout weve always spectators year saw huge numbers extent sold out raffle tickets on-field concessions first no-no meet adver tised general public because parking limitations present model ing community Perhaps advertising AMA Calendar Events did Saturday characteristically busiest day two both participants spectators meet structured two independant days back-to-back prizes day allow cant spend full weekend attend either day full benefits Most attend ees course both its interesting note sizeable number partic ipants come great distances just day year count made midday Saturday showed 135 Electrics field still cars 77 registrants bringing between six models best could tell everyone plane flew famous Keith Shaw caught touching up MonoKote Gee Bee R-1 Bobs shop Dave Hares R relaxes after long Saturdays flying Gee Bee spans 50 weighs 51/2 lb uses geared Astro 25 cobalt 14 x 8 prop Battery has 14 cells 12 Ah Speed control Jomar 5C4 As past Electric Fly organized low-key fun-fly event daily awards Best Looking Longest Flight Time Most Aerobatic addition day Up Last Down man-on-man flyoff new-thisyear Most Loops event Up Last Down participants chosen best flight times during day RC frequency day saw about 10 fliers join simultaneous launches single prize $50 given day last land Bill Meleske Baldwin NY its Long Island took cash prize Saturday KRCs own John Hickey being second Dr John Mountjoy Winston-Salem NC took event Sunday Bill Meleske being second Bill Dr John flew Astro Challengers John Hickey used faithful Spectra event inspired Leisure meet years ago very popular participants onlookers alike although does take time Saturdays battle lasted over 33 minutes Sundays over 45 Most I.oops event simple fun task consists merely counting loops 60 seconds Ken Stinson years Electric Fly CD holder KRCs Most Loops club record 27 took event day Most everyone 46 Model Aviation John Henderson Princeton NJ three 86 KRC Electric Fly participants first 1980 Porterfield model spans 70 real lightweight 56 oz flies 075 motor w/belt drive 11 x 7 prop Eight 12 Ah cells send juice through On/Off control iurdays Up Last Down launch finds eight planes view top Olym pian F3E Astro 40 power belonging Craig Christensen Lakeville MN Radio operation carefully checked field prior launch assure no mutual interference Safety first Dave L Sue Hares really enjoy Elec tricbrought three planes Keith Shaw JD Duke drove KRC Electric Fly near Saline Ml Model Sky Philadelphia PA Novice TX bringing Knight both flew actively throughout acrobatic original him Power weekend including Up Last Down AstrocobaltPlaneflewwellJDisamem Most Loops events ber SPARKS group Houston nothing sacred Jerry KasmerBaltlmore MD brought 90%-size Flight Streak CL model converted Electric Planeusesseven800 mAhcellsandacobalt 05 spin 6 x 4 prop Weighs 35 oz Dick Wetzel Dick Wetzels Hobbies Bath PA modified Fiesler Storch 1 MA Plan No 136 April 1976 issue 70-in 4-lb beauty used geared Astro Super Ferrite 15 fourteen 800 mAh cells 11 x 6 prop Dick Wetzels Hurricane R itsfirstflightat 86 Electric Flyand drew ovation crowd Plane modified MA Plan No415 August1983 issue weighed Sib used geared Astro Super Ferrite 25 14 x 8 prop 14-cell pack 12 mAh Ni-Cds Walt Kessler LAfton NY Big Boy progressive development Champ Model weighs 20 lb Motor homemade turns 18 x 6 prop direct drive Talk about torque Power pack ten 4000 mAh cells Jomars Joe Utasi R persisted finally did succeed getting somewhat difficult model fly very well crowd loved no success 85 Electric Fly tried did loops high teens low twenties might consider giving try club meet since planes can easily participate although some better suited others simple events notwithstanding re laxed air affair always brings high praise compliments attending have yet experience significant comment regarding total lack anything remotely resembling tooth-and-nail contest climate listen what visitors have say best knowledge lament expressed attendees respect walt frequency pin natural consequence large participation Once again year Electric Fly raffle scored very high popularity noted above very fortunate because KRC relies success raffle fund following years meet Electric Fly has well-blessed industry support over years year saw 20 raffle items go very happy recipients Top items included Astro geared cobalt 40s 25s lSs 05s complete Sanyo 12 Ah battery packs Other items cluded several speed controls On/Off control lers chargers numerous fine kits other top-line items supplied hobby dustry Its easy understand raffle table display made people drool fur ther demonstrated years raffle having two multiple winners direct result luck draw large purchases tickets Another established Electric Fly tradition again popular year Saturday Social opportunity visiting modelers families share some nonflying plane-free hours KRC ladies provided generous quantities quality homemade munchies nibbles enjoy door prizes quests both ladies gentlemen alike good time allfor free year quality models flying grows exceed year past Some photos show fine caliber craft present fine flight performances cannot quite easily depicted later dont recall seeing models wouldnt fly well includes first time Electrics present range model types interests astounding number ARFs kit models present greater number original designs Everything simple sport machines very sophisticated highly-detailed Scale models present Participants ranged age early teens retired persons sharing quiet joy Elation Electric brings sky full Elec trics common sight common obser Continued page 145 January1987 47 86 Electric Fly flight line would fit Kopskis lens Annual event keeps growing largermay force new location future What after field full Background large factory building adjacent flying site can control noise level increasing muf fler size restricting muffler outlet increas ing propeller diameter Since Scale models rarely use tuned pipes concerned about prop tip speeds noise-producing element would case Pattern-type airplanes have found model flies equally well largerdiameter prop especially cowl also large diameter blade tips work outside blanketing cowl front increased efficiency large prop lowers engine rpm exhaust noise level can see no difference model performance Obviously its possible go too far direction certainly worth investigating quiet noisy model Because engine speed reduced slower exhaust velocity can now have restricted muffler outlet further drop noise level 60 en gines switching 11 x 7 12 x 6 finally 13 X 5/2 propeller has beneficial noise-reduction has side benefit real ism larger prop find possible fly reduced throttle settings models using larger muffler least likely alternative due space restrictions inside cowl accurate meaningful readings sound-level meter have found should mounted tripod distance meter models nose exhaust side measured steel tape meter read distance several feet because human body nearby will have effect either reflection absorption sound Without accurate measurements read ings can deceiving must also no reflecting material yond model course should no other engines operation nearby either ground air nearby voices will affect meter Ambient noise level club field low veiy open no highways able get comparative readings models flight accurate estimation distance problem very interesting see pen etration sound distance measured instrument rather ear has become very evident so-called quiet four-stroke en gines need mufflers far worst offenders unmuffled chainsaw engines Bob Dolly Wischer S-221 Lapham Peak Rd Delafield WI 53018 RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 47 vation Gas modeling spectators could still hear other speaking normal voice levels Keith Shaw Ann Arbor MI has become another Electric Fly tradition sorts daz zled crowds day both days magnificent models majestic flying simply cannot find words sufficient convey mans mastery Electric modeling matters Keith brought six models him flew least once daysome once flight Keiths brought ova tion appreciative crowd spectators DeHavilland Comet Banshee flying wing Aero Commander Shrike OT Zombie very welcome returns meets past new Hyperon racer impossible Gee Bee R-1 broughtthe awe Hyperon powered custom Astro FAL 05 cobalt faster anything Ive ever seen KRC fieldincluding liquid-powered stuff Gee Bee Keith saved till last day kept crowds glued position Hundreds people can now tell no lle does fly contrary some overheard comment true scale no departures know speak everyone Thank Keith What next Electric Fly has its share memories momenta everyone years several definite high registered Joe Utasi Jomar Products finally got orig inal OMAR canard flying Joe tried over year achieve airborne success continually experience disappointment Last years meet saw plane nose repeatedly also case early flight attempts weekend Joe joked about making annual challenge Joe also persisted on-field repair re work trimming finally got first successful flight full circle field Sunday afternoon greeted loud ovation anxious encouraging crowd dont think Ill ever forget Joes happy smiling leap joy following landing personal level John Worth AMAs Executive Director regular KRC meet brought Bill Winters new Electric design him opportunity fly plane its real joy air Unfortunately Ive misplaced notes particulars model its stick structure using economy ferrite motor located near cabin area Graupner extension shaft gear drive turning large folder understand will soon published Model Aviation Any way John asked some low flybys picturetaking purposes felt honored have chance Bills plane Im looking forward seeing results Thanks stick time Bill down side could help feeling particularly grieved misfortunes Craig Christensen Lakeville MN Craig came pre pared three magnificent gliding machines custom transport box eye-catching models drew lots attention day Saturday very impressive appearance ground equally impressive performance air Sunday brought mishaps one throughout day As best can remember rudder servo fail lost half slide-on stab/elevator assembly folded wing Craig called CD Ken Stinson after returning home described what good time well enjoyed meet despite misfortunes have since learned Craig really likes Electric meets previously attended both 1987 Astro Champs Boeing Hawks affairs earlier year See next year Craig John Sermos Sermos RC Connectors spent weekend videotaping activity called following week say well tape turned out John taped much last years meet intends edit combine footage add music track make super Electric tape understand intentions correctly John will try make tape avail able perhaps through AMA After seeing some Johns earlier video work know latest version could easily wind up being standard reference Electric Ill fill info becomes available right now see potentially best things could happen Electric youll able see what photos words herein cannot THE LEADER IN COMPETITION V i 4 CYCLE SERIES 100 DIAPRICE 12 299 K 13379 14479 15689 16989 NEW PRO SERIES 3 NEW HIGH TECH AIRFOIL SECTION 10 TO 200/o INCREASE IN THRUST MFG OF SELECT HARD MAPLE WOOD WILL NOT FATIGUE LIKE SYNTHETICS FUEL PROOF HIGH LUSTER FINISH DIAPITCH 534 634 72833456 8334568 84566/7 9456677A 104566/7 106W8W 10BEW II4677778 Ii5W 116EW 1167 124W 125W 1256 1356 1456 1556 164N 16678 TI PRICE 149 149 179 189 199 199 209 209 219 229 229 239 239 279 279 279 349 459 659 969 969 RC PYLON RACING SERIES 500 DIA PITCH PRICE 75N 5N279 8I 6778 299 SERIES 400C 8667 7 7289 9777I289 W WIDE BLADE EW EXTRA WIDE N NARROW PROPELLERS TAILORED HELICAL PITCH DEVELOPED TO GIVE MAXIMUM THRUST AT 4 CYCLE ENGINE RPM ALL THE LATEST TECHNIQUES USED ON OUR PRO SERIES 3 SEE BELOW PITCH THP 66 77 7 8 677 8 67 678 January 1987 145 NEW FLYBABY-BIPE COMBO Outstanding Precision Handlmachine-cut Kits Made USA FLYBABY $7950 BIPE $9500 COMBO $11000 Span 56 44 Weight 4-5 lbs Wing load 22 & 14 oz Engine 30-45 FS 25-40 TS field conversion 10 mm AERO-PACER $8900 Sport-trainer Span 641/2 Weight 5-7 lbs Wing load 19-25 oz Engine 45-65 ES 29-45 TS Span 54 Weight 5-6 lbs Wing load 15 oz Engine 45-65 ES 35-50 TS Add $450 postaQe handling direct aalea Mich residents add 4% VISA Mastercard money order Dealer inquiry invited AEROOROME MODELS LTD 2623 5 Miller Rd Saginaw Ml 48603 517781-3000 IN STAGS PSI IEEEDMII UIPUENT MEW ZINIAII 52137 ci In 6135K NI mu ma CE 13-bishil $12335 flag *u U$122 N5115 mIsaim fivubihi$14235 flag S 48 Puss AuIy My 86231 EPANSiLSI W smut MUuss SINUSPUM $2335 IIIT$UU k Ems UUEIUKPun $23J1 INSIST SULK Jbi Ellis SMAlL 1233551PINE $2335 INHAT $3535 Jim Earns ACRISATPlANS $1335 SmSIT 83535 EAIAUEYIN$12335ZINDUS-U$121N SACNS4UBAR31 GUI 82353537531 AS FLOATS 48-114 subasis $2135ouailiti hi 84735 13 WWL WERS 5PM SpIs Stints 82135 PUNS UIPU SISAREADI 114 Ibdlruyl $2335 1I3TAYLUUMTSr1I3CENSIItz 82335 VULISFUNE ill thick Chinbi 82335 SsvusH-3U42SL$1235WEIOS-llIskUEudlds63435 PTagC liz TSP PLuS DTNATIIRIIST23% OfF uSSubIFUILTAUKSlSsz8L1532L 8735 PIUUUASS ANEW SuITS 5115 x32 icagStir 81135 Z4IiuwSmlm stap Sali lack hack sMO JIM MESSEDS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS Valley View Di 1i 43 Allegany NY 14796 adequately depict dazzling performance Electric does offer Such video will Im sure render nonbelievers extinct John wasnt taping either flying converted Big Birdie explaining new connector system visitors sold few hundred latter spot John tells car guys have also caught new connectors because getting noticeable increases performance because lower con nector losses photo some informa tion connectors column October 1986 Ken Myers K&W Enterprises Philadel phia nice display field expanding product line folding props well received Ken has making folders such applications FM Power quite some time broadening line meet growing Electric need line features range interchangeable blades hub sizes includes smaller diameters direct drive larger blades reduction drives dont have hard data tallies distinct impression have years Elec tric Fly speed reducers large props finding increased usage cant help drawing analogy increasing popularity fourstrokers swinging big blades compared fastwinding screaming Schnuerles popular past years Its case think modelers rediscovering value efficient thrust recall Bill Winters columns few years ago wherein lamented disappearance larger-stroke smaller-bore two-strokes Fifties favor high-winding screamers Some speed often emotionally appealing though less useful lifes ventures future column year saw Ed Warren Dallas TX become three-time visitor Electric Fly Ed really enjoys affair has key part formation new All-Electric sounds almost like All-American club new group Dallas Electric Aircraft Flyers DEAF shares field Eastfield Boomers Sailplane group information can contact Ed Warren 11122 Myrtice Dallas TX 75228 has two phone numbers 214 3212197 evenings weekends 214 8212358 working days Thats another Electric Fly another column Theres lots Electric info planned future columns sure renew AMA participation early keep uninterrupted supply MA coming mailbox Please direct comment question SASE please author Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 October issue ModelAirplane News devoted extensively Electric know ledge unprecedented undertaking magazine single issue havent already seen get Youll find worthwhile RC Old-Timers/Mathews Continued page 49 popular just SAM event also among sport fliers Id say Texaco model built use SAM competition five built informal fun-flying get-together use second letter Bob Langelius White Plains NY event would terrific think possibly real shot arm us turned off high-powered scary SAMtype machines Miss America photo took first place Eastern States Free Flight Cham pionships run VIA Texaco fine bridge between two disciplines first read Bobs letter looked pictures importance what saying sort escaped dawned have Free Flight contest has now included RC-Assist Duration event reflection cpens up whole new area forthe concept VIA Scale Duration Bob has sideline sells Texaco decals special props can correspond him 32 Clinton St White Plains NY 10603 Most competition-oriented SAM friends rather cool idea since already SAM RC-Assist events have overcrowding frequencies arent too wild about adding event So says VIA Scale Duration needs SAM event Im beginning lean toward idea adding VIA Scale Duration AMA event flown Free Flight contests As Bob says certainly would bridge gap between two disciplines would almost certainly generate some new interest Scale sons competed rather successfully Power Rubber Scale years immeasurable pleasure However idea putting much work model has potential crash oreven worsebe lost fly-away always limited flying con tests rely fun Consider will potential exists enlarging Earl Stahl Sidney Strul designor reducing large Megow Comet rubber-power designs Maybe could enlarge Walt Mooney Peanut Don Srull design could build model assurance wouldnt destroyed blown rubber motor fly away its first flight readers find interesting and/or have built anything nature Id deeply appreciate hearing themplus photos too course considering developing designs VIA Scale Duration concept Id suggest using basic VIA Texaco parameters about 300 sq wing area wing loading about eight ounces per square foot forth doubt result would far off mark currently have design built ready cover Ill report next column meantime lets brainstorm together Dee B Mathews 909 Ma ize Rd Townhouse 734 Wichita KS 87212 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 52 planes Wallace P-5 Charlie Brun net had-a-uew P-Si rest just flew converted Formula Ones Engines mix ST X-40s some OS 40s Rossi aK&B OPS couple MYVSs flown Bob Wallace very fast Well now its Australia April 1987 thanks due CD Greg Doe Robert Doumright rest workers made great contest Top 10 meet 1 Dub Jets 2 Brian Richmond 3 Dave Shadel 4 Gary 146Model Aviation DH6O GIPSY MOTH$10900
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/01
Page Numbers: 46, 47, 145, 146
Radio Control E lectrics Bob Kopski IT WAS WONDERFUL seventh annual KRC Electric Fly now history hindsight September 20-21 meet might better named Camelot Electric Fly affair somehow managed escape threatening weather predictions rain both days did rainbut night number people scared off weather outlook turned out weather both days comfortable quite flyable Somehow annual meet has enjoyed good fortune good weather ever since began 1980 years meet heavily attended ever surprisingly large spectator turnout weve always spectators year saw huge numbers extent sold out raffle tickets on-field concessions first no-no meet adver tised general public because parking limitations present model ing community Perhaps advertising AMA Calendar Events did Saturday characteristically busiest day two both participants spectators meet structured two independant days back-to-back prizes day allow cant spend full weekend attend either day full benefits Most attend ees course both its interesting note sizeable number partic ipants come great distances just day year count made midday Saturday showed 135 Electrics field still cars 77 registrants bringing between six models best could tell everyone plane flew famous Keith Shaw caught touching up MonoKote Gee Bee R-1 Bobs shop Dave Hares R relaxes after long Saturdays flying Gee Bee spans 50 weighs 51/2 lb uses geared Astro 25 cobalt 14 x 8 prop Battery has 14 cells 12 Ah Speed control Jomar 5C4 As past Electric Fly organized low-key fun-fly event daily awards Best Looking Longest Flight Time Most Aerobatic addition day Up Last Down man-on-man flyoff new-thisyear Most Loops event Up Last Down participants chosen best flight times during day RC frequency day saw about 10 fliers join simultaneous launches single prize $50 given day last land Bill Meleske Baldwin NY its Long Island took cash prize Saturday KRCs own John Hickey being second Dr John Mountjoy Winston-Salem NC took event Sunday Bill Meleske being second Bill Dr John flew Astro Challengers John Hickey used faithful Spectra event inspired Leisure meet years ago very popular participants onlookers alike although does take time Saturdays battle lasted over 33 minutes Sundays over 45 Most I.oops event simple fun task consists merely counting loops 60 seconds Ken Stinson years Electric Fly CD holder KRCs Most Loops club record 27 took event day Most everyone 46 Model Aviation John Henderson Princeton NJ three 86 KRC Electric Fly participants first 1980 Porterfield model spans 70 real lightweight 56 oz flies 075 motor w/belt drive 11 x 7 prop Eight 12 Ah cells send juice through On/Off control iurdays Up Last Down launch finds eight planes view top Olym pian F3E Astro 40 power belonging Craig Christensen Lakeville MN Radio operation carefully checked field prior launch assure no mutual interference Safety first Dave L Sue Hares really enjoy Elec tricbrought three planes Keith Shaw JD Duke drove KRC Electric Fly near Saline Ml Model Sky Philadelphia PA Novice TX bringing Knight both flew actively throughout acrobatic original him Power weekend including Up Last Down AstrocobaltPlaneflewwellJDisamem Most Loops events ber SPARKS group Houston nothing sacred Jerry KasmerBaltlmore MD brought 90%-size Flight Streak CL model converted Electric Planeusesseven800 mAhcellsandacobalt 05 spin 6 x 4 prop Weighs 35 oz Dick Wetzel Dick Wetzels Hobbies Bath PA modified Fiesler Storch 1 MA Plan No 136 April 1976 issue 70-in 4-lb beauty used geared Astro Super Ferrite 15 fourteen 800 mAh cells 11 x 6 prop Dick Wetzels Hurricane R itsfirstflightat 86 Electric Flyand drew ovation crowd Plane modified MA Plan No415 August1983 issue weighed Sib used geared Astro Super Ferrite 25 14 x 8 prop 14-cell pack 12 mAh Ni-Cds Walt Kessler LAfton NY Big Boy progressive development Champ Model weighs 20 lb Motor homemade turns 18 x 6 prop direct drive Talk about torque Power pack ten 4000 mAh cells Jomars Joe Utasi R persisted finally did succeed getting somewhat difficult model fly very well crowd loved no success 85 Electric Fly tried did loops high teens low twenties might consider giving try club meet since planes can easily participate although some better suited others simple events notwithstanding re laxed air affair always brings high praise compliments attending have yet experience significant comment regarding total lack anything remotely resembling tooth-and-nail contest climate listen what visitors have say best knowledge lament expressed attendees respect walt frequency pin natural consequence large participation Once again year Electric Fly raffle scored very high popularity noted above very fortunate because KRC relies success raffle fund following years meet Electric Fly has well-blessed industry support over years year saw 20 raffle items go very happy recipients Top items included Astro geared cobalt 40s 25s lSs 05s complete Sanyo 12 Ah battery packs Other items cluded several speed controls On/Off control lers chargers numerous fine kits other top-line items supplied hobby dustry Its easy understand raffle table display made people drool fur ther demonstrated years raffle having two multiple winners direct result luck draw large purchases tickets Another established Electric Fly tradition again popular year Saturday Social opportunity visiting modelers families share some nonflying plane-free hours KRC ladies provided generous quantities quality homemade munchies nibbles enjoy door prizes quests both ladies gentlemen alike good time allfor free year quality models flying grows exceed year past Some photos show fine caliber craft present fine flight performances cannot quite easily depicted later dont recall seeing models wouldnt fly well includes first time Electrics present range model types interests astounding number ARFs kit models present greater number original designs Everything simple sport machines very sophisticated highly-detailed Scale models present Participants ranged age early teens retired persons sharing quiet joy Elation Electric brings sky full Elec trics common sight common obser Continued page 145 January1987 47 86 Electric Fly flight line would fit Kopskis lens Annual event keeps growing largermay force new location future What after field full Background large factory building adjacent flying site can control noise level increasing muf fler size restricting muffler outlet increas ing propeller diameter Since Scale models rarely use tuned pipes concerned about prop tip speeds noise-producing element would case Pattern-type airplanes have found model flies equally well largerdiameter prop especially cowl also large diameter blade tips work outside blanketing cowl front increased efficiency large prop lowers engine rpm exhaust noise level can see no difference model performance Obviously its possible go too far direction certainly worth investigating quiet noisy model Because engine speed reduced slower exhaust velocity can now have restricted muffler outlet further drop noise level 60 en gines switching 11 x 7 12 x 6 finally 13 X 5/2 propeller has beneficial noise-reduction has side benefit real ism larger prop find possible fly reduced throttle settings models using larger muffler least likely alternative due space restrictions inside cowl accurate meaningful readings sound-level meter have found should mounted tripod distance meter models nose exhaust side measured steel tape meter read distance several feet because human body nearby will have effect either reflection absorption sound Without accurate measurements read ings can deceiving must also no reflecting material yond model course should no other engines operation nearby either ground air nearby voices will affect meter Ambient noise level club field low veiy open no highways able get comparative readings models flight accurate estimation distance problem very interesting see pen etration sound distance measured instrument rather ear has become very evident so-called quiet four-stroke en gines need mufflers far worst offenders unmuffled chainsaw engines Bob Dolly Wischer S-221 Lapham Peak Rd Delafield WI 53018 RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 47 vation Gas modeling spectators could still hear other speaking normal voice levels Keith Shaw Ann Arbor MI has become another Electric Fly tradition sorts daz zled crowds day both days magnificent models majestic flying simply cannot find words sufficient convey mans mastery Electric modeling matters Keith brought six models him flew least once daysome once flight Keiths brought ova tion appreciative crowd spectators DeHavilland Comet Banshee flying wing Aero Commander Shrike OT Zombie very welcome returns meets past new Hyperon racer impossible Gee Bee R-1 broughtthe awe Hyperon powered custom Astro FAL 05 cobalt faster anything Ive ever seen KRC fieldincluding liquid-powered stuff Gee Bee Keith saved till last day kept crowds glued position Hundreds people can now tell no lle does fly contrary some overheard comment true scale no departures know speak everyone Thank Keith What next Electric Fly has its share memories momenta everyone years several definite high registered Joe Utasi Jomar Products finally got orig inal OMAR canard flying Joe tried over year achieve airborne success continually experience disappointment Last years meet saw plane nose repeatedly also case early flight attempts weekend Joe joked about making annual challenge Joe also persisted on-field repair re work trimming finally got first successful flight full circle field Sunday afternoon greeted loud ovation anxious encouraging crowd dont think Ill ever forget Joes happy smiling leap joy following landing personal level John Worth AMAs Executive Director regular KRC meet brought Bill Winters new Electric design him opportunity fly plane its real joy air Unfortunately Ive misplaced notes particulars model its stick structure using economy ferrite motor located near cabin area Graupner extension shaft gear drive turning large folder understand will soon published Model Aviation Any way John asked some low flybys picturetaking purposes felt honored have chance Bills plane Im looking forward seeing results Thanks stick time Bill down side could help feeling particularly grieved misfortunes Craig Christensen Lakeville MN Craig came pre pared three magnificent gliding machines custom transport box eye-catching models drew lots attention day Saturday very impressive appearance ground equally impressive performance air Sunday brought mishaps one throughout day As best can remember rudder servo fail lost half slide-on stab/elevator assembly folded wing Craig called CD Ken Stinson after returning home described what good time well enjoyed meet despite misfortunes have since learned Craig really likes Electric meets previously attended both 1987 Astro Champs Boeing Hawks affairs earlier year See next year Craig John Sermos Sermos RC Connectors spent weekend videotaping activity called following week say well tape turned out John taped much last years meet intends edit combine footage add music track make super Electric tape understand intentions correctly John will try make tape avail able perhaps through AMA After seeing some Johns earlier video work know latest version could easily wind up being standard reference Electric Ill fill info becomes available right now see potentially best things could happen Electric youll able see what photos words herein cannot THE LEADER IN COMPETITION V i 4 CYCLE SERIES 100 DIAPRICE 12 299 K 13379 14479 15689 16989 NEW PRO SERIES 3 NEW HIGH TECH AIRFOIL SECTION 10 TO 200/o INCREASE IN THRUST MFG OF SELECT HARD MAPLE WOOD WILL NOT FATIGUE LIKE SYNTHETICS FUEL PROOF HIGH LUSTER FINISH DIAPITCH 534 634 72833456 8334568 84566/7 9456677A 104566/7 106W8W 10BEW II4677778 Ii5W 116EW 1167 124W 125W 1256 1356 1456 1556 164N 16678 TI PRICE 149 149 179 189 199 199 209 209 219 229 229 239 239 279 279 279 349 459 659 969 969 RC PYLON RACING SERIES 500 DIA PITCH PRICE 75N 5N279 8I 6778 299 SERIES 400C 8667 7 7289 9777I289 W WIDE BLADE EW EXTRA WIDE N NARROW PROPELLERS TAILORED HELICAL PITCH DEVELOPED TO GIVE MAXIMUM THRUST AT 4 CYCLE ENGINE RPM ALL THE LATEST TECHNIQUES USED ON OUR PRO SERIES 3 SEE BELOW PITCH THP 66 77 7 8 677 8 67 678 January 1987 145 NEW FLYBABY-BIPE COMBO Outstanding Precision Handlmachine-cut Kits Made USA FLYBABY $7950 BIPE $9500 COMBO $11000 Span 56 44 Weight 4-5 lbs Wing load 22 & 14 oz Engine 30-45 FS 25-40 TS field conversion 10 mm AERO-PACER $8900 Sport-trainer Span 641/2 Weight 5-7 lbs Wing load 19-25 oz Engine 45-65 ES 29-45 TS Span 54 Weight 5-6 lbs Wing load 15 oz Engine 45-65 ES 35-50 TS Add $450 postaQe handling direct aalea Mich residents add 4% VISA Mastercard money order Dealer inquiry invited AEROOROME MODELS LTD 2623 5 Miller Rd Saginaw Ml 48603 517781-3000 IN STAGS PSI IEEEDMII UIPUENT MEW ZINIAII 52137 ci In 6135K NI mu ma CE 13-bishil $12335 flag *u U$122 N5115 mIsaim fivubihi$14235 flag S 48 Puss AuIy My 86231 EPANSiLSI W smut MUuss SINUSPUM $2335 IIIT$UU k Ems UUEIUKPun $23J1 INSIST SULK Jbi Ellis SMAlL 1233551PINE $2335 INHAT $3535 Jim Earns ACRISATPlANS $1335 SmSIT 83535 EAIAUEYIN$12335ZINDUS-U$121N SACNS4UBAR31 GUI 82353537531 AS FLOATS 48-114 subasis $2135ouailiti hi 84735 13 WWL WERS 5PM SpIs Stints 82135 PUNS UIPU SISAREADI 114 Ibdlruyl $2335 1I3TAYLUUMTSr1I3CENSIItz 82335 VULISFUNE ill thick Chinbi 82335 SsvusH-3U42SL$1235WEIOS-llIskUEudlds63435 PTagC liz TSP PLuS DTNATIIRIIST23% OfF uSSubIFUILTAUKSlSsz8L1532L 8735 PIUUUASS ANEW SuITS 5115 x32 icagStir 81135 Z4IiuwSmlm stap Sali lack hack sMO JIM MESSEDS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS Valley View Di 1i 43 Allegany NY 14796 adequately depict dazzling performance Electric does offer Such video will Im sure render nonbelievers extinct John wasnt taping either flying converted Big Birdie explaining new connector system visitors sold few hundred latter spot John tells car guys have also caught new connectors because getting noticeable increases performance because lower con nector losses photo some informa tion connectors column October 1986 Ken Myers K&W Enterprises Philadel phia nice display field expanding product line folding props well received Ken has making folders such applications FM Power quite some time broadening line meet growing Electric need line features range interchangeable blades hub sizes includes smaller diameters direct drive larger blades reduction drives dont have hard data tallies distinct impression have years Elec tric Fly speed reducers large props finding increased usage cant help drawing analogy increasing popularity fourstrokers swinging big blades compared fastwinding screaming Schnuerles popular past years Its case think modelers rediscovering value efficient thrust recall Bill Winters columns few years ago wherein lamented disappearance larger-stroke smaller-bore two-strokes Fifties favor high-winding screamers Some speed often emotionally appealing though less useful lifes ventures future column year saw Ed Warren Dallas TX become three-time visitor Electric Fly Ed really enjoys affair has key part formation new All-Electric sounds almost like All-American club new group Dallas Electric Aircraft Flyers DEAF shares field Eastfield Boomers Sailplane group information can contact Ed Warren 11122 Myrtice Dallas TX 75228 has two phone numbers 214 3212197 evenings weekends 214 8212358 working days Thats another Electric Fly another column Theres lots Electric info planned future columns sure renew AMA participation early keep uninterrupted supply MA coming mailbox Please direct comment question SASE please author Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 October issue ModelAirplane News devoted extensively Electric know ledge unprecedented undertaking magazine single issue havent already seen get Youll find worthwhile RC Old-Timers/Mathews Continued page 49 popular just SAM event also among sport fliers Id say Texaco model built use SAM competition five built informal fun-flying get-together use second letter Bob Langelius White Plains NY event would terrific think possibly real shot arm us turned off high-powered scary SAMtype machines Miss America photo took first place Eastern States Free Flight Cham pionships run VIA Texaco fine bridge between two disciplines first read Bobs letter looked pictures importance what saying sort escaped dawned have Free Flight contest has now included RC-Assist Duration event reflection cpens up whole new area forthe concept VIA Scale Duration Bob has sideline sells Texaco decals special props can correspond him 32 Clinton St White Plains NY 10603 Most competition-oriented SAM friends rather cool idea since already SAM RC-Assist events have overcrowding frequencies arent too wild about adding event So says VIA Scale Duration needs SAM event Im beginning lean toward idea adding VIA Scale Duration AMA event flown Free Flight contests As Bob says certainly would bridge gap between two disciplines would almost certainly generate some new interest Scale sons competed rather successfully Power Rubber Scale years immeasurable pleasure However idea putting much work model has potential crash oreven worsebe lost fly-away always limited flying con tests rely fun Consider will potential exists enlarging Earl Stahl Sidney Strul designor reducing large Megow Comet rubber-power designs Maybe could enlarge Walt Mooney Peanut Don Srull design could build model assurance wouldnt destroyed blown rubber motor fly away its first flight readers find interesting and/or have built anything nature Id deeply appreciate hearing themplus photos too course considering developing designs VIA Scale Duration concept Id suggest using basic VIA Texaco parameters about 300 sq wing area wing loading about eight ounces per square foot forth doubt result would far off mark currently have design built ready cover Ill report next column meantime lets brainstorm together Dee B Mathews 909 Ma ize Rd Townhouse 734 Wichita KS 87212 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 52 planes Wallace P-5 Charlie Brun net had-a-uew P-Si rest just flew converted Formula Ones Engines mix ST X-40s some OS 40s Rossi aK&B OPS couple MYVSs flown Bob Wallace very fast Well now its Australia April 1987 thanks due CD Greg Doe Robert Doumright rest workers made great contest Top 10 meet 1 Dub Jets 2 Brian Richmond 3 Dave Shadel 4 Gary 146Model Aviation DH6O GIPSY MOTH$10900
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/01
Page Numbers: 46, 47, 145, 146
Radio Control E lectrics Bob Kopski IT WAS WONDERFUL seventh annual KRC Electric Fly now history hindsight September 20-21 meet might better named Camelot Electric Fly affair somehow managed escape threatening weather predictions rain both days did rainbut night number people scared off weather outlook turned out weather both days comfortable quite flyable Somehow annual meet has enjoyed good fortune good weather ever since began 1980 years meet heavily attended ever surprisingly large spectator turnout weve always spectators year saw huge numbers extent sold out raffle tickets on-field concessions first no-no meet adver tised general public because parking limitations present model ing community Perhaps advertising AMA Calendar Events did Saturday characteristically busiest day two both participants spectators meet structured two independant days back-to-back prizes day allow cant spend full weekend attend either day full benefits Most attend ees course both its interesting note sizeable number partic ipants come great distances just day year count made midday Saturday showed 135 Electrics field still cars 77 registrants bringing between six models best could tell everyone plane flew famous Keith Shaw caught touching up MonoKote Gee Bee R-1 Bobs shop Dave Hares R relaxes after long Saturdays flying Gee Bee spans 50 weighs 51/2 lb uses geared Astro 25 cobalt 14 x 8 prop Battery has 14 cells 12 Ah Speed control Jomar 5C4 As past Electric Fly organized low-key fun-fly event daily awards Best Looking Longest Flight Time Most Aerobatic addition day Up Last Down man-on-man flyoff new-thisyear Most Loops event Up Last Down participants chosen best flight times during day RC frequency day saw about 10 fliers join simultaneous launches single prize $50 given day last land Bill Meleske Baldwin NY its Long Island took cash prize Saturday KRCs own John Hickey being second Dr John Mountjoy Winston-Salem NC took event Sunday Bill Meleske being second Bill Dr John flew Astro Challengers John Hickey used faithful Spectra event inspired Leisure meet years ago very popular participants onlookers alike although does take time Saturdays battle lasted over 33 minutes Sundays over 45 Most I.oops event simple fun task consists merely counting loops 60 seconds Ken Stinson years Electric Fly CD holder KRCs Most Loops club record 27 took event day Most everyone 46 Model Aviation John Henderson Princeton NJ three 86 KRC Electric Fly participants first 1980 Porterfield model spans 70 real lightweight 56 oz flies 075 motor w/belt drive 11 x 7 prop Eight 12 Ah cells send juice through On/Off control iurdays Up Last Down launch finds eight planes view top Olym pian F3E Astro 40 power belonging Craig Christensen Lakeville MN Radio operation carefully checked field prior launch assure no mutual interference Safety first Dave L Sue Hares really enjoy Elec tricbrought three planes Keith Shaw JD Duke drove KRC Electric Fly near Saline Ml Model Sky Philadelphia PA Novice TX bringing Knight both flew actively throughout acrobatic original him Power weekend including Up Last Down AstrocobaltPlaneflewwellJDisamem Most Loops events ber SPARKS group Houston nothing sacred Jerry KasmerBaltlmore MD brought 90%-size Flight Streak CL model converted Electric Planeusesseven800 mAhcellsandacobalt 05 spin 6 x 4 prop Weighs 35 oz Dick Wetzel Dick Wetzels Hobbies Bath PA modified Fiesler Storch 1 MA Plan No 136 April 1976 issue 70-in 4-lb beauty used geared Astro Super Ferrite 15 fourteen 800 mAh cells 11 x 6 prop Dick Wetzels Hurricane R itsfirstflightat 86 Electric Flyand drew ovation crowd Plane modified MA Plan No415 August1983 issue weighed Sib used geared Astro Super Ferrite 25 14 x 8 prop 14-cell pack 12 mAh Ni-Cds Walt Kessler LAfton NY Big Boy progressive development Champ Model weighs 20 lb Motor homemade turns 18 x 6 prop direct drive Talk about torque Power pack ten 4000 mAh cells Jomars Joe Utasi R persisted finally did succeed getting somewhat difficult model fly very well crowd loved no success 85 Electric Fly tried did loops high teens low twenties might consider giving try club meet since planes can easily participate although some better suited others simple events notwithstanding re laxed air affair always brings high praise compliments attending have yet experience significant comment regarding total lack anything remotely resembling tooth-and-nail contest climate listen what visitors have say best knowledge lament expressed attendees respect walt frequency pin natural consequence large participation Once again year Electric Fly raffle scored very high popularity noted above very fortunate because KRC relies success raffle fund following years meet Electric Fly has well-blessed industry support over years year saw 20 raffle items go very happy recipients Top items included Astro geared cobalt 40s 25s lSs 05s complete Sanyo 12 Ah battery packs Other items cluded several speed controls On/Off control lers chargers numerous fine kits other top-line items supplied hobby dustry Its easy understand raffle table display made people drool fur ther demonstrated years raffle having two multiple winners direct result luck draw large purchases tickets Another established Electric Fly tradition again popular year Saturday Social opportunity visiting modelers families share some nonflying plane-free hours KRC ladies provided generous quantities quality homemade munchies nibbles enjoy door prizes quests both ladies gentlemen alike good time allfor free year quality models flying grows exceed year past Some photos show fine caliber craft present fine flight performances cannot quite easily depicted later dont recall seeing models wouldnt fly well includes first time Electrics present range model types interests astounding number ARFs kit models present greater number original designs Everything simple sport machines very sophisticated highly-detailed Scale models present Participants ranged age early teens retired persons sharing quiet joy Elation Electric brings sky full Elec trics common sight common obser Continued page 145 January1987 47 86 Electric Fly flight line would fit Kopskis lens Annual event keeps growing largermay force new location future What after field full Background large factory building adjacent flying site can control noise level increasing muf fler size restricting muffler outlet increas ing propeller diameter Since Scale models rarely use tuned pipes concerned about prop tip speeds noise-producing element would case Pattern-type airplanes have found model flies equally well largerdiameter prop especially cowl also large diameter blade tips work outside blanketing cowl front increased efficiency large prop lowers engine rpm exhaust noise level can see no difference model performance Obviously its possible go too far direction certainly worth investigating quiet noisy model Because engine speed reduced slower exhaust velocity can now have restricted muffler outlet further drop noise level 60 en gines switching 11 x 7 12 x 6 finally 13 X 5/2 propeller has beneficial noise-reduction has side benefit real ism larger prop find possible fly reduced throttle settings models using larger muffler least likely alternative due space restrictions inside cowl accurate meaningful readings sound-level meter have found should mounted tripod distance meter models nose exhaust side measured steel tape meter read distance several feet because human body nearby will have effect either reflection absorption sound Without accurate measurements read ings can deceiving must also no reflecting material yond model course should no other engines operation nearby either ground air nearby voices will affect meter Ambient noise level club field low veiy open no highways able get comparative readings models flight accurate estimation distance problem very interesting see pen etration sound distance measured instrument rather ear has become very evident so-called quiet four-stroke en gines need mufflers far worst offenders unmuffled chainsaw engines Bob Dolly Wischer S-221 Lapham Peak Rd Delafield WI 53018 RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 47 vation Gas modeling spectators could still hear other speaking normal voice levels Keith Shaw Ann Arbor MI has become another Electric Fly tradition sorts daz zled crowds day both days magnificent models majestic flying simply cannot find words sufficient convey mans mastery Electric modeling matters Keith brought six models him flew least once daysome once flight Keiths brought ova tion appreciative crowd spectators DeHavilland Comet Banshee flying wing Aero Commander Shrike OT Zombie very welcome returns meets past new Hyperon racer impossible Gee Bee R-1 broughtthe awe Hyperon powered custom Astro FAL 05 cobalt faster anything Ive ever seen KRC fieldincluding liquid-powered stuff Gee Bee Keith saved till last day kept crowds glued position Hundreds people can now tell no lle does fly contrary some overheard comment true scale no departures know speak everyone Thank Keith What next Electric Fly has its share memories momenta everyone years several definite high registered Joe Utasi Jomar Products finally got orig inal OMAR canard flying Joe tried over year achieve airborne success continually experience disappointment Last years meet saw plane nose repeatedly also case early flight attempts weekend Joe joked about making annual challenge Joe also persisted on-field repair re work trimming finally got first successful flight full circle field Sunday afternoon greeted loud ovation anxious encouraging crowd dont think Ill ever forget Joes happy smiling leap joy following landing personal level John Worth AMAs Executive Director regular KRC meet brought Bill Winters new Electric design him opportunity fly plane its real joy air Unfortunately Ive misplaced notes particulars model its stick structure using economy ferrite motor located near cabin area Graupner extension shaft gear drive turning large folder understand will soon published Model Aviation Any way John asked some low flybys picturetaking purposes felt honored have chance Bills plane Im looking forward seeing results Thanks stick time Bill down side could help feeling particularly grieved misfortunes Craig Christensen Lakeville MN Craig came pre pared three magnificent gliding machines custom transport box eye-catching models drew lots attention day Saturday very impressive appearance ground equally impressive performance air Sunday brought mishaps one throughout day As best can remember rudder servo fail lost half slide-on stab/elevator assembly folded wing Craig called CD Ken Stinson after returning home described what good time well enjoyed meet despite misfortunes have since learned Craig really likes Electric meets previously attended both 1987 Astro Champs Boeing Hawks affairs earlier year See next year Craig John Sermos Sermos RC Connectors spent weekend videotaping activity called following week say well tape turned out John taped much last years meet intends edit combine footage add music track make super Electric tape understand intentions correctly John will try make tape avail able perhaps through AMA After seeing some Johns earlier video work know latest version could easily wind up being standard reference Electric Ill fill info becomes available right now see potentially best things could happen Electric youll able see what photos words herein cannot THE LEADER IN COMPETITION V i 4 CYCLE SERIES 100 DIAPRICE 12 299 K 13379 14479 15689 16989 NEW PRO SERIES 3 NEW HIGH TECH AIRFOIL SECTION 10 TO 200/o INCREASE IN THRUST MFG OF SELECT HARD MAPLE WOOD WILL NOT FATIGUE LIKE SYNTHETICS FUEL PROOF HIGH LUSTER FINISH DIAPITCH 534 634 72833456 8334568 84566/7 9456677A 104566/7 106W8W 10BEW II4677778 Ii5W 116EW 1167 124W 125W 1256 1356 1456 1556 164N 16678 TI PRICE 149 149 179 189 199 199 209 209 219 229 229 239 239 279 279 279 349 459 659 969 969 RC PYLON RACING SERIES 500 DIA PITCH PRICE 75N 5N279 8I 6778 299 SERIES 400C 8667 7 7289 9777I289 W WIDE BLADE EW EXTRA WIDE N NARROW PROPELLERS TAILORED HELICAL PITCH DEVELOPED TO GIVE MAXIMUM THRUST AT 4 CYCLE ENGINE RPM ALL THE LATEST TECHNIQUES USED ON OUR PRO SERIES 3 SEE BELOW PITCH THP 66 77 7 8 677 8 67 678 January 1987 145 NEW FLYBABY-BIPE COMBO Outstanding Precision Handlmachine-cut Kits Made USA FLYBABY $7950 BIPE $9500 COMBO $11000 Span 56 44 Weight 4-5 lbs Wing load 22 & 14 oz Engine 30-45 FS 25-40 TS field conversion 10 mm AERO-PACER $8900 Sport-trainer Span 641/2 Weight 5-7 lbs Wing load 19-25 oz Engine 45-65 ES 29-45 TS Span 54 Weight 5-6 lbs Wing load 15 oz Engine 45-65 ES 35-50 TS Add $450 postaQe handling direct aalea Mich residents add 4% VISA Mastercard money order Dealer inquiry invited AEROOROME MODELS LTD 2623 5 Miller Rd Saginaw Ml 48603 517781-3000 IN STAGS PSI IEEEDMII UIPUENT MEW ZINIAII 52137 ci In 6135K NI mu ma CE 13-bishil $12335 flag *u U$122 N5115 mIsaim fivubihi$14235 flag S 48 Puss AuIy My 86231 EPANSiLSI W smut MUuss SINUSPUM $2335 IIIT$UU k Ems UUEIUKPun $23J1 INSIST SULK Jbi Ellis SMAlL 1233551PINE $2335 INHAT $3535 Jim Earns ACRISATPlANS $1335 SmSIT 83535 EAIAUEYIN$12335ZINDUS-U$121N SACNS4UBAR31 GUI 82353537531 AS FLOATS 48-114 subasis $2135ouailiti hi 84735 13 WWL WERS 5PM SpIs Stints 82135 PUNS UIPU SISAREADI 114 Ibdlruyl $2335 1I3TAYLUUMTSr1I3CENSIItz 82335 VULISFUNE ill thick Chinbi 82335 SsvusH-3U42SL$1235WEIOS-llIskUEudlds63435 PTagC liz TSP PLuS DTNATIIRIIST23% OfF uSSubIFUILTAUKSlSsz8L1532L 8735 PIUUUASS ANEW SuITS 5115 x32 icagStir 81135 Z4IiuwSmlm stap Sali lack hack sMO JIM MESSEDS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS Valley View Di 1i 43 Allegany NY 14796 adequately depict dazzling performance Electric does offer Such video will Im sure render nonbelievers extinct John wasnt taping either flying converted Big Birdie explaining new connector system visitors sold few hundred latter spot John tells car guys have also caught new connectors because getting noticeable increases performance because lower con nector losses photo some informa tion connectors column October 1986 Ken Myers K&W Enterprises Philadel phia nice display field expanding product line folding props well received Ken has making folders such applications FM Power quite some time broadening line meet growing Electric need line features range interchangeable blades hub sizes includes smaller diameters direct drive larger blades reduction drives dont have hard data tallies distinct impression have years Elec tric Fly speed reducers large props finding increased usage cant help drawing analogy increasing popularity fourstrokers swinging big blades compared fastwinding screaming Schnuerles popular past years Its case think modelers rediscovering value efficient thrust recall Bill Winters columns few years ago wherein lamented disappearance larger-stroke smaller-bore two-strokes Fifties favor high-winding screamers Some speed often emotionally appealing though less useful lifes ventures future column year saw Ed Warren Dallas TX become three-time visitor Electric Fly Ed really enjoys affair has key part formation new All-Electric sounds almost like All-American club new group Dallas Electric Aircraft Flyers DEAF shares field Eastfield Boomers Sailplane group information can contact Ed Warren 11122 Myrtice Dallas TX 75228 has two phone numbers 214 3212197 evenings weekends 214 8212358 working days Thats another Electric Fly another column Theres lots Electric info planned future columns sure renew AMA participation early keep uninterrupted supply MA coming mailbox Please direct comment question SASE please author Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 October issue ModelAirplane News devoted extensively Electric know ledge unprecedented undertaking magazine single issue havent already seen get Youll find worthwhile RC Old-Timers/Mathews Continued page 49 popular just SAM event also among sport fliers Id say Texaco model built use SAM competition five built informal fun-flying get-together use second letter Bob Langelius White Plains NY event would terrific think possibly real shot arm us turned off high-powered scary SAMtype machines Miss America photo took first place Eastern States Free Flight Cham pionships run VIA Texaco fine bridge between two disciplines first read Bobs letter looked pictures importance what saying sort escaped dawned have Free Flight contest has now included RC-Assist Duration event reflection cpens up whole new area forthe concept VIA Scale Duration Bob has sideline sells Texaco decals special props can correspond him 32 Clinton St White Plains NY 10603 Most competition-oriented SAM friends rather cool idea since already SAM RC-Assist events have overcrowding frequencies arent too wild about adding event So says VIA Scale Duration needs SAM event Im beginning lean toward idea adding VIA Scale Duration AMA event flown Free Flight contests As Bob says certainly would bridge gap between two disciplines would almost certainly generate some new interest Scale sons competed rather successfully Power Rubber Scale years immeasurable pleasure However idea putting much work model has potential crash oreven worsebe lost fly-away always limited flying con tests rely fun Consider will potential exists enlarging Earl Stahl Sidney Strul designor reducing large Megow Comet rubber-power designs Maybe could enlarge Walt Mooney Peanut Don Srull design could build model assurance wouldnt destroyed blown rubber motor fly away its first flight readers find interesting and/or have built anything nature Id deeply appreciate hearing themplus photos too course considering developing designs VIA Scale Duration concept Id suggest using basic VIA Texaco parameters about 300 sq wing area wing loading about eight ounces per square foot forth doubt result would far off mark currently have design built ready cover Ill report next column meantime lets brainstorm together Dee B Mathews 909 Ma ize Rd Townhouse 734 Wichita KS 87212 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 52 planes Wallace P-5 Charlie Brun net had-a-uew P-Si rest just flew converted Formula Ones Engines mix ST X-40s some OS 40s Rossi aK&B OPS couple MYVSs flown Bob Wallace very fast Well now its Australia April 1987 thanks due CD Greg Doe Robert Doumright rest workers made great contest Top 10 meet 1 Dub Jets 2 Brian Richmond 3 Dave Shadel 4 Gary 146Model Aviation DH6O GIPSY MOTH$10900