THE ELECTRIC Connection service service unique column now 26 months old happy introduce two Electric modelers seeking connect others locally Doug Evans 1646 Lancaster Ave Sarnia Ontario Canada N7V 3S8 missed 1991 KRC meet Doug can tell about Sam Falk 540 Cress Creek Court Crystal Lake IL 60014 Sam has recently completed Electrified Seniorita see MA July August 1991 very happy elation brings have suggestion youand dig up beg borrow oi steal well really steal copy December 1991 Model Airplane News read article entitled Electric Twins Keith Shaw article Electric Grand Master Keith tells about title subject can enthusiastically confidently undertake dream twin project As understand longest single-issue article MAN has ever published doesnt mean its difficult reading What does mean theres lots good info highly 82 Model Aviation Electrics Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 Bob Gilson Palm Coast Florida built beautiful DC-3 Flying Models Plan No CF738 Two cobalt iSs haul six-lb beauty around sky Thirty-oz loading Astro Flight No 207 speed control allocates juice First flights past August THIS MONTHS TOPICS 1 Electric Connection Service 2 Must reading 3 Some reader inputplus video 4 Skyvoltmore 5 Which motor/model modelera perspective 6 Seniorita flight profile uoo I-ianaali Lansing Michigan built Aerodrome a wet-to-dry kit conversion An Astro geared 25 fourteen 15 Ah Sanyo cells Astro No 205 speed control powering model 6-314 pounds all-up 252-oz loading scene Guiph States Electric Fly-In Louisiana Ben Mathews CD sent photo participant Jasen Finnan Javelin plane powered geared FAI cobalt 05 placed fourth Sailplane eventand Jasens first meet tool Note sign times nearby Meet offered several events inclined uri LIW Iti IS OU enjmin s igercal MOOCH aviation wiii oe presenting construction article geared plane future issue several Electrics featured previously mentioned Astro video Bill Evans design right 1/2A Simitar rendered Ruben Schneider Phoenix Arizona Power Astro 05 seven 12 Ah SCR cells Jomar SC4 meters juice APC 8 x 4 prop generates breeze Wingspan 48 Ruben says its fast stable flier accomplished Electric modeler think youll find very worthy Electric reference youre interested multi-motor ship Electric modelers will no doubt remember Tigerkitten E construction article Model Aviation September 1991 noted West Coast modeler Bob Benjamin Bob occasionally share some correspondence recent letter Bob told inadvertent omission reference article turns out fiberglass cowl Tigerkitten available Fiberglass Master should ease construction effort considerably Bob also tells MA will publishing enlarged version called Tigercat should come out later 1992 Tigercat designed around geared cobalt 40 has 72-in span Based clear trend toward larger Electrics displayed 1991 KRC meet should well-received article As incidental Bob has entered MA RC Electrics column Electric license plate contest Wheres entry about same time received correspondence another West Coast Bob sent draft VHS tape designed promote Electric Bob Boucher head modeler Astro Flight has developed 30-minute tape demonstrate capability Continued page 178 Seniorita Flight Time Profile March 24 1990 November 24 1991 40 IIIIIII 30 0 20 10 IIIIr 456789101112131415 Minutes Duration Author Bob Kopski keeps detailed records flight made planes f lies pleasure wants learn flights Hes learned lot about Elec trics 20 years Herewith histogram flights made date Electrified Senlorita explains about thisincluding hump column March 1992 83 LACOUNTY FAIRPLEX CARS TRUCKS BOATS PLANES HELICOPTERS MOTORCYCLES W Aueates MODEL RAILROADING PLASTIC & METAL MODELS ROCKETS KITES GAMES TOOLS ACCESSORIES MORE HUNDREDS OF EXHIBITORS ALL MAJOR MANUFACTURERS COOL DEMONSTRATIONS LATEST INNOVATIONS CAR TRACKS TRAIN TRACKS COPTER TRICKS AWESOME GIVEAWAYS CELEBRITIES STOCKED HOBBY SHOP HOTFEST PRODUCTS SHCW HCLJ RS FR MAR135T09 SATMAR1410T06 SUNMAR1510T05 SPECIAL TRADE-ONLY HOURS FRI 10 TO 5 -FOR FREE NEWSLETTER RHTACALL 800-255-1250 EXHIBITOR INQUIRIES SPONSORS VI TED PLEASE CALL 9-5 MON -FRi COT ONLY mind-boggling since Windsoft programs can produce drawings up 91 feet length Klaus Nowak old friend president Aerrow Inc looked proud punch talked him Vegas fine engines did well RIG Unlimited Championship Air Races Madera California Fifty percent Aerrow-powered qualifiers ended up winnersincluding second place prestigious Gold category Klaus manufactures markets Aerrow Quadra engines full range sizes Contact Aerrow Box 183 Perth Ontario K7H 3E3 Canada Tel 613 264-0010 MGA Enterprises sponsored fourth booth dry lake caused pause bit conversation MGA markets extensive line highly detailed lightweight vinyl pilot busts Although Ive seen advertisements magazines full impact pilots can appreciated see flesh MGA covers Giant Scale sizes pilots historical eras Theyre fully painted ready install want customize models pilot some Testors acrylic paint youll need Contact MGA PO Box 5631 Fresno CA 93755 Tel 209 224-4170 As other groups Ive mentioned SASE inquiry will appreciated Thats month hope winters Giant project coming along famously will ready fly spring zephyrs blowD RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 83 Electric offers Astro tape entitled Lets Get Serious About Electric Flight featuresyou guessed itBob Benjamim pilot narrator Bob demonstrates several Electrics including Tigerkitten Tigercat video work good pilot Bob does good job describing Electric flight planes techniques accessories As write price availability final version Astro tape known something watch club needs some Electric persuasion encourage write Astro Flight find Out about tape tell em Bob sent ya now receive letter wherein reader expresses some significant disappointment Electric endeavorsenough make him give up Electric Usually three following reasons appears problem plane thats just too heavy often wet conversion inappropriate match motor battery model poor choice plane/power system particular modeler Id like pursue last reason depth experienced modeler/reader very mature Sincere manner recently wrote about kind Electric disappointment first Electric chose popular Electric Sailplane kit included motor model name isnt important fact similar nature market since dont want misinterpretations Ill just call model reader explained did fly very longabout five minutesand would thermal added hard fly just little wind 178 Model Aviation AVIATION CLOCK Measures 6 1/2 X 6 1/2 battery operated Regular $3495 SALE $2495 S&H Guaranteed Send check money order JENNINGS PRODUCTS Dept MA-2 PO Box 1121 Hendersonville TN 37077-1121 Satisfact Guaranteed SH-710 Pkg 24-52 95 EA~ HINE4L THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply cut single knife slot hinge slide hinges place apply few drops favorite CA glue youre done SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG MFG CO INC.401-7 So Front StoMontezuma IA 50171 623-5154 TIES BILLS METSLS BOOKS PSECISLON INSOSUBENTS OSIPPLETE OSTOLOC $200 IIAAafl,799 fliSprgf~2d 513 3222562 Custom Designed Up HURRICANE FANS 12 Blades Now Can Efficiently Harness Extra Power Todays Larger Powerful Engines Selectable Pitches Hub Exchange Policy Tractor Pusher Models Call Us 310 864-8891 HURRICANE FANS 5 HALCOURT AVE NORWALK CA 90650 disappointing other hand wet-powered Buzzard Bombshell Gentle Lady Sailplane about same size flew much better wet-powered plane power both flew long good ability thermal Now happens kit often recommend beginning pilots enter hobby Electrically wet also express preference Sailplane train may also recommend product experienced pilots want economy Electric Sailplane just cruise around summer evenings Indeed average modelers doing average flying have lots fun Its Ive encountered nearly powered economy 05 can motor supplied kit motor usually intended drive 8 x 4 direct using six seven cells Id also say overwhelming majority planes fell 46- 50-oz categoryabout right two-meter Electric Sailplane design planes configured fly thermal Id agree probably competitive half-theweight non-Electric Sailplane similar size nor wet-powered OT such reader used totally candid stock its stock motor can best described adequate know experience model/motor combinations relatively easy fly good air definitely spirited means available power size weight model allow climb speed just little greater glide speed model goes up gently thats yes doesnt take mitch headwind cause flight struggle things considered such model often just what beginning not-sobeginning pilot needsa docile nottoo-powerful economy plane everyone best choice model/motor particular modeler/reader adequate persons displayed comparative performance shortfall against expectations reader just did get performance used thought would have words no Elation basically became disillusioned Electric Some others have argued sneered Electric offerings like harm good Electric because poor performance gives Electric bad image latter sometimes does happen above Im satisfied products among best things have happened Electric past decadeon average doing far good harm conviction based first-hand experience student experienced pilots success satisfaction field incoming mail latter vehicle has brought stories modelers non-beginners got Electric start economic way continued onward upward biggern better Electrics So have no choice applaud manufacturers having established wet-model suppliers years have recent years offered wide variety economy Electric kits economy electric motors call merchandising Electric bringing adequate Electrics easily hands modelers anything else know point case havent guessed want make clear Im including reference It' essentially dozen economy Electrics motors now marketbe Sailplane configuration As long Im instructing beginners otherwise assisting modelers large way often have limited financial resources Ill continue suggest option planes/power systems such Itand Ill also sure advise associated limitations As student pilots gain experience ability Ill suggest enhancements alternative models variations example Sailplane geared cobalt 05 folder becomes entirely different modelone having much greater climb capability Continued page 180 March 1992 179 4 MORE POWER WITH LESS NOISE four-cycle measuring up expectations What waiting foi Dust off twoc1e DIESEUZ iti Send self-address stamped envelope $200 1I* call 203-877-1670 between 900A11 600ri EST DAVIS DISSIL PO fox 141 Milferd CT OSPO The leader irs quiet cmnbtswtlcm technology fiance 1978 Rubber & Engine Power Free Flight Display Control Line Electric Power RIC Airplanes new illustrated 32 page tabloid size catalog US ft Canada $100 Foreigh $300 Penn Valley Hobby Center 837A W Main St Lansdale PA 19446 216- 368-0710 TOOLS FOR THE MODEL AVIATOR CUTTING ~BIuLuFGEMEASURING VISES PS TOOL HOLDERS COLLETS 562-3538DRILL CHUCKS ATALOG $100MUCH MOREIII PO Box 536-Y fijlurricane WV 25526 O 21 x 12 x 39 legs remwable O Can traced oil & assembled evening O No sore backs knees O No measr ng necessary jig saw drill & hammer tools required construction O Designed hold Fuel tank & pump trans starter battery fuse hold adj tools etc 0 Ideal remote contrd planes cars boats Only $1295 complete paffern plans Select-a-Products / PO Box 259/ Palo Cedro CA 96073Calif tax onlyl r ALITY FIBERGLASSFRENCH TR260 *I Four-Stroke Engine KITS II 416 587-3610I TR-260 SPAN 71 AREA 858 sq inH ENG 90-120 4 CYCLE WT APPROX 75-85 LB FEATURESN $18499 US vLIGHTWEIGHT FIBERGLASS FUSELAGE COWL CANOPY AND ORDER BY PHONE 7 DAYS WEAKWHEEL PANTS BALSA COVERED FOAM WING WITH LE-TE IN PLACE AND SANDED SELECTED BALSA 416 5204192CUT STAB RUDDER ELEVATORS & AILERONS T6 ALUMINUM IADD $1500 postageLANDING GEARS HARDWARE AND INSTRUCTIONSInfo $200U @UADR@TECHFax 416 283-6538AllOw weekstordeIoe 3148 KINGSTON RD STE 202 BOX 158 SCARBOROUGH ONT MiM 1P4 CANADAI fact fellow club members recently traveled courselearned fly slower stock upgraded same model described above got significant improvement model capability time skill resources handle course advancing pilot has choices upgraded include such kit model options Challenger Electric Hots Electro Streak Skyvolt othersespecially outfitted capable cobalts summarize what seems important suitably match model power system modeler personal interests expectations needs resources abilities limitations now plenty good Electric choices market everyoneincluding higher expectations Theres nothing like success sell Electric yourself others success means different things different people disappointment means same thing everyone Electrics good youre sure whats good choice write Ill utmost help out before press pen paper take look August 1991 columnit will help us both readily get what really need Finally personally cant help feeling very strongly about above simple reason Despite fact Im approaching twentieth anniversary first successful Electric flight still remember well flight madewith cheap reworked toy motor Radio Shack flimsy homemade gear box grossly inappropriate batteries super-light model design tiny custom built pulse-rudder controller plane made shoulder-height circle around field slowly sank flew 1972 flew Oh what joy beginning Electric Elation no small accomplishment took months failure get far Indeed lowly today would have blazing success back Folks-everything relative Okay electrified Seniorita presented July August 1991 issues example wet-to-dry kit power conversion has highly successfuland popularplane find myself flying Electric lotnot because its dynamite ship because its Regular readers will recall earlier discussions like let field visitors take controls gentle flier Well Im wrapping up column got wondering just what flight profile model would actually look like plotted just tallied up flights log book histogram shown elsewhere depicts what flight times look like plane 282 flights plotted halfminute segments clear vast Continued page 182 B&P Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 new electric starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field 180 Model Aviation SHIPPING & HANDLING UPS Ground Continental US $495 UPS Air & Parcel Post $495 plus 10% Subtotal Continental USI ups Next Day Air $1400 plus $100 per lb Shipment total COD add $395 Foreign Orders Parcel Post Air $495 Subtotal US Mail $495 ptus-10% Subtotal B r Sound Supression Design High Thrust Efficiency Long Fiber Advanced Composite Material Proven Performance US Masters US Nationals Canadian Nationals World Championships Sports Sizes 57x3 7x3 7x4 7x57x67x7 7x87x97x10 ..$159EACH 8x4 8x5 8x6 8x7 8x8 8x9 8x10$179 EACH 9x4 9x5 9x69x7 9x8 9x88x10$199EACH 95x45 1053* 1054* 10x5* lOsS 10s7 10x8 10x9 iOniC $229 EACH ii x3 ii x4* 11 x5 11 x6 11 x7 11x8 11x9 $249EACH 12x612x7 12x8.$2B9EACH Reverse Pitch Pusher 9x6* lOxG* 10x7*10x8* lixG*11x7*$395EACH Competition 78x4 78x6 78x7 9x65 8x75 9x85 $395EACH 11 slO 11 xli 11 xi2 11 xi2W 11x13 iixl4 12x9 12x9W 12x10 l2xll3vV 12x11l2xllN i2x12 12x12N12x13 12x13N 12x14 125x9125x10 125x11 125x 12 13x8 13x10 $795 EACH 13559* 135s125 1355133* 135xi4 14x6*i4s8 14s 10 i4x 12 14s 13* 14x 135* 14x14 i44s105 144s12 144x 13*1558 i5si0i5sil* i5si2iOxB iSslO 16x12$1295 EACH Carbon Fiber* 7854 78x6 78s7 00 EACH 9x659s75 9x85 00 EACH New sizes Contact local hobby dealer first doesnt heve whet need order direct 916-661-6515 Mnsfsetsd Landing Pod.cts PO Sax 938 Knights Landing CA 95645 majority Seniorita flights fall between eight 10-1/2 minutes duration few flights falling below six seven minutes special some way example might include partial charges short test hops compare props etc Flights longer 11 minutes also special might have included evaluations cruise power levels some thermal activity big pile-up just normal flights including taxi takeoff some loops lots touch n goes Seniorita does extremely well just plain flyin around way model uses 14 SCRs turning geared cobalt 25 charges being timed chargesno peaking ever done outlook another column closes Please enclose SASE letters youd like reply Meanwhile Come Electric Springtime RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued page 85 trickle rate So can charge two transmitter packs two receiver packs transmitter pack receiver pack charger will generally bring typically discharged battery pack transmitter airplane fully charged state bit half hour Pro Charger has polarity sensor warning light will tell youve hooked up 12-volt source improperly hook up battery cmrcs -i t pack charged LED indicating Charge comes packs peak voltage achieved Charge light goes out another LED indicating Done comes As soon Done light comes can take pack off charge go fly want can leave battery pack charge Done light charge rate very low will damage battery leave charger though Ive mentioned charging transmitter receiver battery packs Pro Charger will charge just packs peak voltage detection works four- eightcell combinations have decide long charge other battery combinations based capacity cells much charge think necessary charge rate approximately 500 milliamperes instructions accompanying unit tell bought Pro Charger first became available can report its great product recommend anyone feels need field charger should never have buy field charger again because $5 Radio South will either repair charger give new Give friendly guys Radio South call Pattern Hotline 1-800-9627802 ask information about Pro Charger onding advertisers mention read about Model Aviation S 1 LIt 1 rS PO Box 252 Haziet NJ 07730 Carbon Fibre Exhaust Systems & 4-C uesin outerrorm aiuminum varts Ccnosite 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/03
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THE ELECTRIC Connection service service unique column now 26 months old happy introduce two Electric modelers seeking connect others locally Doug Evans 1646 Lancaster Ave Sarnia Ontario Canada N7V 3S8 missed 1991 KRC meet Doug can tell about Sam Falk 540 Cress Creek Court Crystal Lake IL 60014 Sam has recently completed Electrified Seniorita see MA July August 1991 very happy elation brings have suggestion youand dig up beg borrow oi steal well really steal copy December 1991 Model Airplane News read article entitled Electric Twins Keith Shaw article Electric Grand Master Keith tells about title subject can enthusiastically confidently undertake dream twin project As understand longest single-issue article MAN has ever published doesnt mean its difficult reading What does mean theres lots good info highly 82 Model Aviation Electrics Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 Bob Gilson Palm Coast Florida built beautiful DC-3 Flying Models Plan No CF738 Two cobalt iSs haul six-lb beauty around sky Thirty-oz loading Astro Flight No 207 speed control allocates juice First flights past August THIS MONTHS TOPICS 1 Electric Connection Service 2 Must reading 3 Some reader inputplus video 4 Skyvoltmore 5 Which motor/model modelera perspective 6 Seniorita flight profile uoo I-ianaali Lansing Michigan built Aerodrome a wet-to-dry kit conversion An Astro geared 25 fourteen 15 Ah Sanyo cells Astro No 205 speed control powering model 6-314 pounds all-up 252-oz loading scene Guiph States Electric Fly-In Louisiana Ben Mathews CD sent photo participant Jasen Finnan Javelin plane powered geared FAI cobalt 05 placed fourth Sailplane eventand Jasens first meet tool Note sign times nearby Meet offered several events inclined uri LIW Iti IS OU enjmin s igercal MOOCH aviation wiii oe presenting construction article geared plane future issue several Electrics featured previously mentioned Astro video Bill Evans design right 1/2A Simitar rendered Ruben Schneider Phoenix Arizona Power Astro 05 seven 12 Ah SCR cells Jomar SC4 meters juice APC 8 x 4 prop generates breeze Wingspan 48 Ruben says its fast stable flier accomplished Electric modeler think youll find very worthy Electric reference youre interested multi-motor ship Electric modelers will no doubt remember Tigerkitten E construction article Model Aviation September 1991 noted West Coast modeler Bob Benjamin Bob occasionally share some correspondence recent letter Bob told inadvertent omission reference article turns out fiberglass cowl Tigerkitten available Fiberglass Master should ease construction effort considerably Bob also tells MA will publishing enlarged version called Tigercat should come out later 1992 Tigercat designed around geared cobalt 40 has 72-in span Based clear trend toward larger Electrics displayed 1991 KRC meet should well-received article As incidental Bob has entered MA RC Electrics column Electric license plate contest Wheres entry about same time received correspondence another West Coast Bob sent draft VHS tape designed promote Electric Bob Boucher head modeler Astro Flight has developed 30-minute tape demonstrate capability Continued page 178 Seniorita Flight Time Profile March 24 1990 November 24 1991 40 IIIIIII 30 0 20 10 IIIIr 456789101112131415 Minutes Duration Author Bob Kopski keeps detailed records flight made planes f lies pleasure wants learn flights Hes learned lot about Elec trics 20 years Herewith histogram flights made date Electrified Senlorita explains about thisincluding hump column March 1992 83 LACOUNTY FAIRPLEX CARS TRUCKS BOATS PLANES HELICOPTERS MOTORCYCLES W Aueates MODEL RAILROADING PLASTIC & METAL MODELS ROCKETS KITES GAMES TOOLS ACCESSORIES MORE HUNDREDS OF EXHIBITORS ALL MAJOR MANUFACTURERS COOL DEMONSTRATIONS LATEST INNOVATIONS CAR TRACKS TRAIN TRACKS COPTER TRICKS AWESOME GIVEAWAYS CELEBRITIES STOCKED HOBBY SHOP HOTFEST PRODUCTS SHCW HCLJ RS FR MAR135T09 SATMAR1410T06 SUNMAR1510T05 SPECIAL TRADE-ONLY HOURS FRI 10 TO 5 -FOR FREE NEWSLETTER RHTACALL 800-255-1250 EXHIBITOR INQUIRIES SPONSORS VI TED PLEASE CALL 9-5 MON -FRi COT ONLY mind-boggling since Windsoft programs can produce drawings up 91 feet length Klaus Nowak old friend president Aerrow Inc looked proud punch talked him Vegas fine engines did well RIG Unlimited Championship Air Races Madera California Fifty percent Aerrow-powered qualifiers ended up winnersincluding second place prestigious Gold category Klaus manufactures markets Aerrow Quadra engines full range sizes Contact Aerrow Box 183 Perth Ontario K7H 3E3 Canada Tel 613 264-0010 MGA Enterprises sponsored fourth booth dry lake caused pause bit conversation MGA markets extensive line highly detailed lightweight vinyl pilot busts Although Ive seen advertisements magazines full impact pilots can appreciated see flesh MGA covers Giant Scale sizes pilots historical eras Theyre fully painted ready install want customize models pilot some Testors acrylic paint youll need Contact MGA PO Box 5631 Fresno CA 93755 Tel 209 224-4170 As other groups Ive mentioned SASE inquiry will appreciated Thats month hope winters Giant project coming along famously will ready fly spring zephyrs blowD RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 83 Electric offers Astro tape entitled Lets Get Serious About Electric Flight featuresyou guessed itBob Benjamim pilot narrator Bob demonstrates several Electrics including Tigerkitten Tigercat video work good pilot Bob does good job describing Electric flight planes techniques accessories As write price availability final version Astro tape known something watch club needs some Electric persuasion encourage write Astro Flight find Out about tape tell em Bob sent ya now receive letter wherein reader expresses some significant disappointment Electric endeavorsenough make him give up Electric Usually three following reasons appears problem plane thats just too heavy often wet conversion inappropriate match motor battery model poor choice plane/power system particular modeler Id like pursue last reason depth experienced modeler/reader very mature Sincere manner recently wrote about kind Electric disappointment first Electric chose popular Electric Sailplane kit included motor model name isnt important fact similar nature market since dont want misinterpretations Ill just call model reader explained did fly very longabout five minutesand would thermal added hard fly just little wind 178 Model Aviation AVIATION CLOCK Measures 6 1/2 X 6 1/2 battery operated Regular $3495 SALE $2495 S&H Guaranteed Send check money order JENNINGS PRODUCTS Dept MA-2 PO Box 1121 Hendersonville TN 37077-1121 Satisfact Guaranteed SH-710 Pkg 24-52 95 EA~ HINE4L THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply cut single knife slot hinge slide hinges place apply few drops favorite CA glue youre done SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG MFG CO INC.401-7 So Front StoMontezuma IA 50171 623-5154 TIES BILLS METSLS BOOKS PSECISLON INSOSUBENTS OSIPPLETE OSTOLOC $200 IIAAafl,799 fliSprgf~2d 513 3222562 Custom Designed Up HURRICANE FANS 12 Blades Now Can Efficiently Harness Extra Power Todays Larger Powerful Engines Selectable Pitches Hub Exchange Policy Tractor Pusher Models Call Us 310 864-8891 HURRICANE FANS 5 HALCOURT AVE NORWALK CA 90650 disappointing other hand wet-powered Buzzard Bombshell Gentle Lady Sailplane about same size flew much better wet-powered plane power both flew long good ability thermal Now happens kit often recommend beginning pilots enter hobby Electrically wet also express preference Sailplane train may also recommend product experienced pilots want economy Electric Sailplane just cruise around summer evenings Indeed average modelers doing average flying have lots fun Its Ive encountered nearly powered economy 05 can motor supplied kit motor usually intended drive 8 x 4 direct using six seven cells Id also say overwhelming majority planes fell 46- 50-oz categoryabout right two-meter Electric Sailplane design planes configured fly thermal Id agree probably competitive half-theweight non-Electric Sailplane similar size nor wet-powered OT such reader used totally candid stock its stock motor can best described adequate know experience model/motor combinations relatively easy fly good air definitely spirited means available power size weight model allow climb speed just little greater glide speed model goes up gently thats yes doesnt take mitch headwind cause flight struggle things considered such model often just what beginning not-sobeginning pilot needsa docile nottoo-powerful economy plane everyone best choice model/motor particular modeler/reader adequate persons displayed comparative performance shortfall against expectations reader just did get performance used thought would have words no Elation basically became disillusioned Electric Some others have argued sneered Electric offerings like harm good Electric because poor performance gives Electric bad image latter sometimes does happen above Im satisfied products among best things have happened Electric past decadeon average doing far good harm conviction based first-hand experience student experienced pilots success satisfaction field incoming mail latter vehicle has brought stories modelers non-beginners got Electric start economic way continued onward upward biggern better Electrics So have no choice applaud manufacturers having established wet-model suppliers years have recent years offered wide variety economy Electric kits economy electric motors call merchandising Electric bringing adequate Electrics easily hands modelers anything else know point case havent guessed want make clear Im including reference It' essentially dozen economy Electrics motors now marketbe Sailplane configuration As long Im instructing beginners otherwise assisting modelers large way often have limited financial resources Ill continue suggest option planes/power systems such Itand Ill also sure advise associated limitations As student pilots gain experience ability Ill suggest enhancements alternative models variations example Sailplane geared cobalt 05 folder becomes entirely different modelone having much greater climb capability Continued page 180 March 1992 179 4 MORE POWER WITH LESS NOISE four-cycle measuring up expectations What waiting foi Dust off twoc1e DIESEUZ iti Send self-address stamped envelope $200 1I* call 203-877-1670 between 900A11 600ri EST DAVIS DISSIL PO fox 141 Milferd CT OSPO The leader irs quiet cmnbtswtlcm technology fiance 1978 Rubber & Engine Power Free Flight Display Control Line Electric Power RIC Airplanes new illustrated 32 page tabloid size catalog US ft Canada $100 Foreigh $300 Penn Valley Hobby Center 837A W Main St Lansdale PA 19446 216- 368-0710 TOOLS FOR THE MODEL AVIATOR CUTTING ~BIuLuFGEMEASURING VISES PS TOOL HOLDERS COLLETS 562-3538DRILL CHUCKS ATALOG $100MUCH MOREIII PO Box 536-Y fijlurricane WV 25526 O 21 x 12 x 39 legs remwable O Can traced oil & assembled evening O No sore backs knees O No measr ng necessary jig saw drill & hammer tools required construction O Designed hold Fuel tank & pump trans starter battery fuse hold adj tools etc 0 Ideal remote contrd planes cars boats Only $1295 complete paffern plans Select-a-Products / PO Box 259/ Palo Cedro CA 96073Calif tax onlyl r ALITY FIBERGLASSFRENCH TR260 *I Four-Stroke Engine KITS II 416 587-3610I TR-260 SPAN 71 AREA 858 sq inH ENG 90-120 4 CYCLE WT APPROX 75-85 LB FEATURESN $18499 US vLIGHTWEIGHT FIBERGLASS FUSELAGE COWL CANOPY AND ORDER BY PHONE 7 DAYS WEAKWHEEL PANTS BALSA COVERED FOAM WING WITH LE-TE IN PLACE AND SANDED SELECTED BALSA 416 5204192CUT STAB RUDDER ELEVATORS & AILERONS T6 ALUMINUM IADD $1500 postageLANDING GEARS HARDWARE AND INSTRUCTIONSInfo $200U @UADR@TECHFax 416 283-6538AllOw weekstordeIoe 3148 KINGSTON RD STE 202 BOX 158 SCARBOROUGH ONT MiM 1P4 CANADAI fact fellow club members recently traveled courselearned fly slower stock upgraded same model described above got significant improvement model capability time skill resources handle course advancing pilot has choices upgraded include such kit model options Challenger Electric Hots Electro Streak Skyvolt othersespecially outfitted capable cobalts summarize what seems important suitably match model power system modeler personal interests expectations needs resources abilities limitations now plenty good Electric choices market everyoneincluding higher expectations Theres nothing like success sell Electric yourself others success means different things different people disappointment means same thing everyone Electrics good youre sure whats good choice write Ill utmost help out before press pen paper take look August 1991 columnit will help us both readily get what really need Finally personally cant help feeling very strongly about above simple reason Despite fact Im approaching twentieth anniversary first successful Electric flight still remember well flight madewith cheap reworked toy motor Radio Shack flimsy homemade gear box grossly inappropriate batteries super-light model design tiny custom built pulse-rudder controller plane made shoulder-height circle around field slowly sank flew 1972 flew Oh what joy beginning Electric Elation no small accomplishment took months failure get far Indeed lowly today would have blazing success back Folks-everything relative Okay electrified Seniorita presented July August 1991 issues example wet-to-dry kit power conversion has highly successfuland popularplane find myself flying Electric lotnot because its dynamite ship because its Regular readers will recall earlier discussions like let field visitors take controls gentle flier Well Im wrapping up column got wondering just what flight profile model would actually look like plotted just tallied up flights log book histogram shown elsewhere depicts what flight times look like plane 282 flights plotted halfminute segments clear vast Continued page 182 B&P Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 new electric starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field 180 Model Aviation SHIPPING & HANDLING UPS Ground Continental US $495 UPS Air & Parcel Post $495 plus 10% Subtotal Continental USI ups Next Day Air $1400 plus $100 per lb Shipment total COD add $395 Foreign Orders Parcel Post Air $495 Subtotal US Mail $495 ptus-10% Subtotal B r Sound Supression Design High Thrust Efficiency Long Fiber Advanced Composite Material Proven Performance US Masters US Nationals Canadian Nationals World Championships Sports Sizes 57x3 7x3 7x4 7x57x67x7 7x87x97x10 ..$159EACH 8x4 8x5 8x6 8x7 8x8 8x9 8x10$179 EACH 9x4 9x5 9x69x7 9x8 9x88x10$199EACH 95x45 1053* 1054* 10x5* lOsS 10s7 10x8 10x9 iOniC $229 EACH ii x3 ii x4* 11 x5 11 x6 11 x7 11x8 11x9 $249EACH 12x612x7 12x8.$2B9EACH Reverse Pitch Pusher 9x6* lOxG* 10x7*10x8* lixG*11x7*$395EACH Competition 78x4 78x6 78x7 9x65 8x75 9x85 $395EACH 11 slO 11 xli 11 xi2 11 xi2W 11x13 iixl4 12x9 12x9W 12x10 l2xll3vV 12x11l2xllN i2x12 12x12N12x13 12x13N 12x14 125x9125x10 125x11 125x 12 13x8 13x10 $795 EACH 13559* 135s125 1355133* 135xi4 14x6*i4s8 14s 10 i4x 12 14s 13* 14x 135* 14x14 i44s105 144s12 144x 13*1558 i5si0i5sil* i5si2iOxB iSslO 16x12$1295 EACH Carbon Fiber* 7854 78x6 78s7 00 EACH 9x659s75 9x85 00 EACH New sizes Contact local hobby dealer first doesnt heve whet need order direct 916-661-6515 Mnsfsetsd Landing Pod.cts PO Sax 938 Knights Landing CA 95645 majority Seniorita flights fall between eight 10-1/2 minutes duration few flights falling below six seven minutes special some way example might include partial charges short test hops compare props etc Flights longer 11 minutes also special might have included evaluations cruise power levels some thermal activity big pile-up just normal flights including taxi takeoff some loops lots touch n goes Seniorita does extremely well just plain flyin around way model uses 14 SCRs turning geared cobalt 25 charges being timed chargesno peaking ever done outlook another column closes Please enclose SASE letters youd like reply Meanwhile Come Electric Springtime RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued page 85 trickle rate So can charge two transmitter packs two receiver packs transmitter pack receiver pack charger will generally bring typically discharged battery pack transmitter airplane fully charged state bit half hour Pro Charger has polarity sensor warning light will tell youve hooked up 12-volt source improperly hook up battery cmrcs -i t pack charged LED indicating Charge comes packs peak voltage achieved Charge light goes out another LED indicating Done comes As soon Done light comes can take pack off charge go fly want can leave battery pack charge Done light charge rate very low will damage battery leave charger though Ive mentioned charging transmitter receiver battery packs Pro Charger will charge just packs peak voltage detection works four- eightcell combinations have decide long charge other battery combinations based capacity cells much charge think necessary charge rate approximately 500 milliamperes instructions accompanying unit tell bought Pro Charger first became available can report its great product recommend anyone feels need field charger should never have buy field charger again because $5 Radio South will either repair charger give new Give friendly guys Radio South call Pattern Hotline 1-800-9627802 ask information about Pro Charger onding advertisers mention read about Model Aviation S 1 LIt 1 rS PO Box 252 Haziet NJ 07730 Carbon Fibre Exhaust Systems & 4-C uesin outerrorm aiuminum varts Ccnosite wing joints tubes 5 15 ID Oc*Tposite Floating Stab asseirbly 40 120 size plane FAI OaTpetition Timers 2 6 functions masterpieces llfl-f IRE information call 908 2646693 order call 18005416568 ____________________ Dealers inquiries welcome ____________________ 182 Model Aviation WW1 AERO lgoo-1919 SKYWAYS 1g20-1940 restorgr builder & serious modeller early aircraft information current proiects historical research news museums airshows workshop notes technical drawings data information paint/color photographs aeroplanes engines parts scale modelling matgrial sale news currgnt publications wants disposals 1 year subscription $25 Overseas $30 Sample issues $4 Published WORLD WAR 1 Letdni IINC 15 Crescent Road Poughkeepsie NY 12601 USA 914 473-3679 APC PROPELLERS
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/03
Page Numbers: 84, 85, 180, 181, 182, 184
THE ELECTRIC Connection service service unique column now 26 months old happy introduce two Electric modelers seeking connect others locally Doug Evans 1646 Lancaster Ave Sarnia Ontario Canada N7V 3S8 missed 1991 KRC meet Doug can tell about Sam Falk 540 Cress Creek Court Crystal Lake IL 60014 Sam has recently completed Electrified Seniorita see MA July August 1991 very happy elation brings have suggestion youand dig up beg borrow oi steal well really steal copy December 1991 Model Airplane News read article entitled Electric Twins Keith Shaw article Electric Grand Master Keith tells about title subject can enthusiastically confidently undertake dream twin project As understand longest single-issue article MAN has ever published doesnt mean its difficult reading What does mean theres lots good info highly 82 Model Aviation Electrics Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 Bob Gilson Palm Coast Florida built beautiful DC-3 Flying Models Plan No CF738 Two cobalt iSs haul six-lb beauty around sky Thirty-oz loading Astro Flight No 207 speed control allocates juice First flights past August THIS MONTHS TOPICS 1 Electric Connection Service 2 Must reading 3 Some reader inputplus video 4 Skyvoltmore 5 Which motor/model modelera perspective 6 Seniorita flight profile uoo I-ianaali Lansing Michigan built Aerodrome a wet-to-dry kit conversion An Astro geared 25 fourteen 15 Ah Sanyo cells Astro No 205 speed control powering model 6-314 pounds all-up 252-oz loading scene Guiph States Electric Fly-In Louisiana Ben Mathews CD sent photo participant Jasen Finnan Javelin plane powered geared FAI cobalt 05 placed fourth Sailplane eventand Jasens first meet tool Note sign times nearby Meet offered several events inclined uri LIW Iti IS OU enjmin s igercal MOOCH aviation wiii oe presenting construction article geared plane future issue several Electrics featured previously mentioned Astro video Bill Evans design right 1/2A Simitar rendered Ruben Schneider Phoenix Arizona Power Astro 05 seven 12 Ah SCR cells Jomar SC4 meters juice APC 8 x 4 prop generates breeze Wingspan 48 Ruben says its fast stable flier accomplished Electric modeler think youll find very worthy Electric reference youre interested multi-motor ship Electric modelers will no doubt remember Tigerkitten E construction article Model Aviation September 1991 noted West Coast modeler Bob Benjamin Bob occasionally share some correspondence recent letter Bob told inadvertent omission reference article turns out fiberglass cowl Tigerkitten available Fiberglass Master should ease construction effort considerably Bob also tells MA will publishing enlarged version called Tigercat should come out later 1992 Tigercat designed around geared cobalt 40 has 72-in span Based clear trend toward larger Electrics displayed 1991 KRC meet should well-received article As incidental Bob has entered MA RC Electrics column Electric license plate contest Wheres entry about same time received correspondence another West Coast Bob sent draft VHS tape designed promote Electric Bob Boucher head modeler Astro Flight has developed 30-minute tape demonstrate capability Continued page 178 Seniorita Flight Time Profile March 24 1990 November 24 1991 40 IIIIIII 30 0 20 10 IIIIr 456789101112131415 Minutes Duration Author Bob Kopski keeps detailed records flight made planes f lies pleasure wants learn flights Hes learned lot about Elec trics 20 years Herewith histogram flights made date Electrified Senlorita explains about thisincluding hump column March 1992 83 LACOUNTY FAIRPLEX CARS TRUCKS BOATS PLANES HELICOPTERS MOTORCYCLES W Aueates MODEL RAILROADING PLASTIC & METAL MODELS ROCKETS KITES GAMES TOOLS ACCESSORIES MORE HUNDREDS OF EXHIBITORS ALL MAJOR MANUFACTURERS COOL DEMONSTRATIONS LATEST INNOVATIONS CAR TRACKS TRAIN TRACKS COPTER TRICKS AWESOME GIVEAWAYS CELEBRITIES STOCKED HOBBY SHOP HOTFEST PRODUCTS SHCW HCLJ RS FR MAR135T09 SATMAR1410T06 SUNMAR1510T05 SPECIAL TRADE-ONLY HOURS FRI 10 TO 5 -FOR FREE NEWSLETTER RHTACALL 800-255-1250 EXHIBITOR INQUIRIES SPONSORS VI TED PLEASE CALL 9-5 MON -FRi COT ONLY mind-boggling since Windsoft programs can produce drawings up 91 feet length Klaus Nowak old friend president Aerrow Inc looked proud punch talked him Vegas fine engines did well RIG Unlimited Championship Air Races Madera California Fifty percent Aerrow-powered qualifiers ended up winnersincluding second place prestigious Gold category Klaus manufactures markets Aerrow Quadra engines full range sizes Contact Aerrow Box 183 Perth Ontario K7H 3E3 Canada Tel 613 264-0010 MGA Enterprises sponsored fourth booth dry lake caused pause bit conversation MGA markets extensive line highly detailed lightweight vinyl pilot busts Although Ive seen advertisements magazines full impact pilots can appreciated see flesh MGA covers Giant Scale sizes pilots historical eras Theyre fully painted ready install want customize models pilot some Testors acrylic paint youll need Contact MGA PO Box 5631 Fresno CA 93755 Tel 209 224-4170 As other groups Ive mentioned SASE inquiry will appreciated Thats month hope winters Giant project coming along famously will ready fly spring zephyrs blowD RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 83 Electric offers Astro tape entitled Lets Get Serious About Electric Flight featuresyou guessed itBob Benjamim pilot narrator Bob demonstrates several Electrics including Tigerkitten Tigercat video work good pilot Bob does good job describing Electric flight planes techniques accessories As write price availability final version Astro tape known something watch club needs some Electric persuasion encourage write Astro Flight find Out about tape tell em Bob sent ya now receive letter wherein reader expresses some significant disappointment Electric endeavorsenough make him give up Electric Usually three following reasons appears problem plane thats just too heavy often wet conversion inappropriate match motor battery model poor choice plane/power system particular modeler Id like pursue last reason depth experienced modeler/reader very mature Sincere manner recently wrote about kind Electric disappointment first Electric chose popular Electric Sailplane kit included motor model name isnt important fact similar nature market since dont want misinterpretations Ill just call model reader explained did fly very longabout five minutesand would thermal added hard fly just little wind 178 Model Aviation AVIATION CLOCK Measures 6 1/2 X 6 1/2 battery operated Regular $3495 SALE $2495 S&H Guaranteed Send check money order JENNINGS PRODUCTS Dept MA-2 PO Box 1121 Hendersonville TN 37077-1121 Satisfact Guaranteed SH-710 Pkg 24-52 95 EA~ HINE4L THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply cut single knife slot hinge slide hinges place apply few drops favorite CA glue youre done SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG MFG CO INC.401-7 So Front StoMontezuma IA 50171 623-5154 TIES BILLS METSLS BOOKS PSECISLON INSOSUBENTS OSIPPLETE OSTOLOC $200 IIAAafl,799 fliSprgf~2d 513 3222562 Custom Designed Up HURRICANE FANS 12 Blades Now Can Efficiently Harness Extra Power Todays Larger Powerful Engines Selectable Pitches Hub Exchange Policy Tractor Pusher Models Call Us 310 864-8891 HURRICANE FANS 5 HALCOURT AVE NORWALK CA 90650 disappointing other hand wet-powered Buzzard Bombshell Gentle Lady Sailplane about same size flew much better wet-powered plane power both flew long good ability thermal Now happens kit often recommend beginning pilots enter hobby Electrically wet also express preference Sailplane train may also recommend product experienced pilots want economy Electric Sailplane just cruise around summer evenings Indeed average modelers doing average flying have lots fun Its Ive encountered nearly powered economy 05 can motor supplied kit motor usually intended drive 8 x 4 direct using six seven cells Id also say overwhelming majority planes fell 46- 50-oz categoryabout right two-meter Electric Sailplane design planes configured fly thermal Id agree probably competitive half-theweight non-Electric Sailplane similar size nor wet-powered OT such reader used totally candid stock its stock motor can best described adequate know experience model/motor combinations relatively easy fly good air definitely spirited means available power size weight model allow climb speed just little greater glide speed model goes up gently thats yes doesnt take mitch headwind cause flight struggle things considered such model often just what beginning not-sobeginning pilot needsa docile nottoo-powerful economy plane everyone best choice model/motor particular modeler/reader adequate persons displayed comparative performance shortfall against expectations reader just did get performance used thought would have words no Elation basically became disillusioned Electric Some others have argued sneered Electric offerings like harm good Electric because poor performance gives Electric bad image latter sometimes does happen above Im satisfied products among best things have happened Electric past decadeon average doing far good harm conviction based first-hand experience student experienced pilots success satisfaction field incoming mail latter vehicle has brought stories modelers non-beginners got Electric start economic way continued onward upward biggern better Electrics So have no choice applaud manufacturers having established wet-model suppliers years have recent years offered wide variety economy Electric kits economy electric motors call merchandising Electric bringing adequate Electrics easily hands modelers anything else know point case havent guessed want make clear Im including reference It' essentially dozen economy Electrics motors now marketbe Sailplane configuration As long Im instructing beginners otherwise assisting modelers large way often have limited financial resources Ill continue suggest option planes/power systems such Itand Ill also sure advise associated limitations As student pilots gain experience ability Ill suggest enhancements alternative models variations example Sailplane geared cobalt 05 folder becomes entirely different modelone having much greater climb capability Continued page 180 March 1992 179 4 MORE POWER WITH LESS NOISE four-cycle measuring up expectations What waiting foi Dust off twoc1e DIESEUZ iti Send self-address stamped envelope $200 1I* call 203-877-1670 between 900A11 600ri EST DAVIS DISSIL PO fox 141 Milferd CT OSPO The leader irs quiet cmnbtswtlcm technology fiance 1978 Rubber & Engine Power Free Flight Display Control Line Electric Power RIC Airplanes new illustrated 32 page tabloid size catalog US ft Canada $100 Foreigh $300 Penn Valley Hobby Center 837A W Main St Lansdale PA 19446 216- 368-0710 TOOLS FOR THE MODEL AVIATOR CUTTING ~BIuLuFGEMEASURING VISES PS TOOL HOLDERS COLLETS 562-3538DRILL CHUCKS ATALOG $100MUCH MOREIII PO Box 536-Y fijlurricane WV 25526 O 21 x 12 x 39 legs remwable O Can traced oil & assembled evening O No sore backs knees O No measr ng necessary jig saw drill & hammer tools required construction O Designed hold Fuel tank & pump trans starter battery fuse hold adj tools etc 0 Ideal remote contrd planes cars boats Only $1295 complete paffern plans Select-a-Products / PO Box 259/ Palo Cedro CA 96073Calif tax onlyl r ALITY FIBERGLASSFRENCH TR260 *I Four-Stroke Engine KITS II 416 587-3610I TR-260 SPAN 71 AREA 858 sq inH ENG 90-120 4 CYCLE WT APPROX 75-85 LB FEATURESN $18499 US vLIGHTWEIGHT FIBERGLASS FUSELAGE COWL CANOPY AND ORDER BY PHONE 7 DAYS WEAKWHEEL PANTS BALSA COVERED FOAM WING WITH LE-TE IN PLACE AND SANDED SELECTED BALSA 416 5204192CUT STAB RUDDER ELEVATORS & AILERONS T6 ALUMINUM IADD $1500 postageLANDING GEARS HARDWARE AND INSTRUCTIONSInfo $200U @UADR@TECHFax 416 283-6538AllOw weekstordeIoe 3148 KINGSTON RD STE 202 BOX 158 SCARBOROUGH ONT MiM 1P4 CANADAI fact fellow club members recently traveled courselearned fly slower stock upgraded same model described above got significant improvement model capability time skill resources handle course advancing pilot has choices upgraded include such kit model options Challenger Electric Hots Electro Streak Skyvolt othersespecially outfitted capable cobalts summarize what seems important suitably match model power system modeler personal interests expectations needs resources abilities limitations now plenty good Electric choices market everyoneincluding higher expectations Theres nothing like success sell Electric yourself others success means different things different people disappointment means same thing everyone Electrics good youre sure whats good choice write Ill utmost help out before press pen paper take look August 1991 columnit will help us both readily get what really need Finally personally cant help feeling very strongly about above simple reason Despite fact Im approaching twentieth anniversary first successful Electric flight still remember well flight madewith cheap reworked toy motor Radio Shack flimsy homemade gear box grossly inappropriate batteries super-light model design tiny custom built pulse-rudder controller plane made shoulder-height circle around field slowly sank flew 1972 flew Oh what joy beginning Electric Elation no small accomplishment took months failure get far Indeed lowly today would have blazing success back Folks-everything relative Okay electrified Seniorita presented July August 1991 issues example wet-to-dry kit power conversion has highly successfuland popularplane find myself flying Electric lotnot because its dynamite ship because its Regular readers will recall earlier discussions like let field visitors take controls gentle flier Well Im wrapping up column got wondering just what flight profile model would actually look like plotted just tallied up flights log book histogram shown elsewhere depicts what flight times look like plane 282 flights plotted halfminute segments clear vast Continued page 182 B&P Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 new electric starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field 180 Model Aviation SHIPPING & HANDLING UPS Ground Continental US $495 UPS Air & Parcel Post $495 plus 10% Subtotal Continental USI ups Next Day Air $1400 plus $100 per lb Shipment total COD add $395 Foreign Orders Parcel Post Air $495 Subtotal US Mail $495 ptus-10% Subtotal B r Sound Supression Design High Thrust Efficiency Long Fiber Advanced Composite Material Proven Performance US Masters US Nationals Canadian Nationals World Championships Sports Sizes 57x3 7x3 7x4 7x57x67x7 7x87x97x10 ..$159EACH 8x4 8x5 8x6 8x7 8x8 8x9 8x10$179 EACH 9x4 9x5 9x69x7 9x8 9x88x10$199EACH 95x45 1053* 1054* 10x5* lOsS 10s7 10x8 10x9 iOniC $229 EACH ii x3 ii x4* 11 x5 11 x6 11 x7 11x8 11x9 $249EACH 12x612x7 12x8.$2B9EACH Reverse Pitch Pusher 9x6* lOxG* 10x7*10x8* lixG*11x7*$395EACH Competition 78x4 78x6 78x7 9x65 8x75 9x85 $395EACH 11 slO 11 xli 11 xi2 11 xi2W 11x13 iixl4 12x9 12x9W 12x10 l2xll3vV 12x11l2xllN i2x12 12x12N12x13 12x13N 12x14 125x9125x10 125x11 125x 12 13x8 13x10 $795 EACH 13559* 135s125 1355133* 135xi4 14x6*i4s8 14s 10 i4x 12 14s 13* 14x 135* 14x14 i44s105 144s12 144x 13*1558 i5si0i5sil* i5si2iOxB iSslO 16x12$1295 EACH Carbon Fiber* 7854 78x6 78s7 00 EACH 9x659s75 9x85 00 EACH New sizes Contact local hobby dealer first doesnt heve whet need order direct 916-661-6515 Mnsfsetsd Landing Pod.cts PO Sax 938 Knights Landing CA 95645 majority Seniorita flights fall between eight 10-1/2 minutes duration few flights falling below six seven minutes special some way example might include partial charges short test hops compare props etc Flights longer 11 minutes also special might have included evaluations cruise power levels some thermal activity big pile-up just normal flights including taxi takeoff some loops lots touch n goes Seniorita does extremely well just plain flyin around way model uses 14 SCRs turning geared cobalt 25 charges being timed chargesno peaking ever done outlook another column closes Please enclose SASE letters youd like reply Meanwhile Come Electric Springtime RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued page 85 trickle rate So can charge two transmitter packs two receiver packs transmitter pack receiver pack charger will generally bring typically discharged battery pack transmitter airplane fully charged state bit half hour Pro Charger has polarity sensor warning light will tell youve hooked up 12-volt source improperly hook up battery cmrcs -i t pack charged LED indicating Charge comes packs peak voltage achieved Charge light goes out another LED indicating Done comes As soon Done light comes can take pack off charge go fly want can leave battery pack charge Done light charge rate very low will damage battery leave charger though Ive mentioned charging transmitter receiver battery packs Pro Charger will charge just packs peak voltage detection works four- eightcell combinations have decide long charge other battery combinations based capacity cells much charge think necessary charge rate approximately 500 milliamperes instructions accompanying unit tell bought Pro Charger first became available can report its great product recommend anyone feels need field charger should never have buy field charger again because $5 Radio South will either repair charger give new Give friendly guys Radio South call Pattern Hotline 1-800-9627802 ask information about Pro Charger onding advertisers mention read about Model Aviation S 1 LIt 1 rS PO Box 252 Haziet NJ 07730 Carbon Fibre Exhaust Systems & 4-C uesin outerrorm aiuminum varts Ccnosite wing joints tubes 5 15 ID Oc*Tposite Floating Stab asseirbly 40 120 size plane FAI OaTpetition Timers 2 6 functions masterpieces llfl-f IRE information call 908 2646693 order call 18005416568 ____________________ Dealers inquiries welcome ____________________ 182 Model Aviation WW1 AERO lgoo-1919 SKYWAYS 1g20-1940 restorgr builder & serious modeller early aircraft information current proiects historical research news museums airshows workshop notes technical drawings data information paint/color photographs aeroplanes engines parts scale modelling matgrial sale news currgnt publications wants disposals 1 year subscription $25 Overseas $30 Sample issues $4 Published WORLD WAR 1 Letdni IINC 15 Crescent Road Poughkeepsie NY 12601 USA 914 473-3679 APC PROPELLERS
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/03
Page Numbers: 84, 85, 180, 181, 182, 184
THE ELECTRIC Connection service service unique column now 26 months old happy introduce two Electric modelers seeking connect others locally Doug Evans 1646 Lancaster Ave Sarnia Ontario Canada N7V 3S8 missed 1991 KRC meet Doug can tell about Sam Falk 540 Cress Creek Court Crystal Lake IL 60014 Sam has recently completed Electrified Seniorita see MA July August 1991 very happy elation brings have suggestion youand dig up beg borrow oi steal well really steal copy December 1991 Model Airplane News read article entitled Electric Twins Keith Shaw article Electric Grand Master Keith tells about title subject can enthusiastically confidently undertake dream twin project As understand longest single-issue article MAN has ever published doesnt mean its difficult reading What does mean theres lots good info highly 82 Model Aviation Electrics Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 Bob Gilson Palm Coast Florida built beautiful DC-3 Flying Models Plan No CF738 Two cobalt iSs haul six-lb beauty around sky Thirty-oz loading Astro Flight No 207 speed control allocates juice First flights past August THIS MONTHS TOPICS 1 Electric Connection Service 2 Must reading 3 Some reader inputplus video 4 Skyvoltmore 5 Which motor/model modelera perspective 6 Seniorita flight profile uoo I-ianaali Lansing Michigan built Aerodrome a wet-to-dry kit conversion An Astro geared 25 fourteen 15 Ah Sanyo cells Astro No 205 speed control powering model 6-314 pounds all-up 252-oz loading scene Guiph States Electric Fly-In Louisiana Ben Mathews CD sent photo participant Jasen Finnan Javelin plane powered geared FAI cobalt 05 placed fourth Sailplane eventand Jasens first meet tool Note sign times nearby Meet offered several events inclined uri LIW Iti IS OU enjmin s igercal MOOCH aviation wiii oe presenting construction article geared plane future issue several Electrics featured previously mentioned Astro video Bill Evans design right 1/2A Simitar rendered Ruben Schneider Phoenix Arizona Power Astro 05 seven 12 Ah SCR cells Jomar SC4 meters juice APC 8 x 4 prop generates breeze Wingspan 48 Ruben says its fast stable flier accomplished Electric modeler think youll find very worthy Electric reference youre interested multi-motor ship Electric modelers will no doubt remember Tigerkitten E construction article Model Aviation September 1991 noted West Coast modeler Bob Benjamin Bob occasionally share some correspondence recent letter Bob told inadvertent omission reference article turns out fiberglass cowl Tigerkitten available Fiberglass Master should ease construction effort considerably Bob also tells MA will publishing enlarged version called Tigercat should come out later 1992 Tigercat designed around geared cobalt 40 has 72-in span Based clear trend toward larger Electrics displayed 1991 KRC meet should well-received article As incidental Bob has entered MA RC Electrics column Electric license plate contest Wheres entry about same time received correspondence another West Coast Bob sent draft VHS tape designed promote Electric Bob Boucher head modeler Astro Flight has developed 30-minute tape demonstrate capability Continued page 178 Seniorita Flight Time Profile March 24 1990 November 24 1991 40 IIIIIII 30 0 20 10 IIIIr 456789101112131415 Minutes Duration Author Bob Kopski keeps detailed records flight made planes f lies pleasure wants learn flights Hes learned lot about Elec trics 20 years Herewith histogram flights made date Electrified Senlorita explains about thisincluding hump column March 1992 83 LACOUNTY FAIRPLEX CARS TRUCKS BOATS PLANES HELICOPTERS MOTORCYCLES W Aueates MODEL RAILROADING PLASTIC & METAL MODELS ROCKETS KITES GAMES TOOLS ACCESSORIES MORE HUNDREDS OF EXHIBITORS ALL MAJOR MANUFACTURERS COOL DEMONSTRATIONS LATEST INNOVATIONS CAR TRACKS TRAIN TRACKS COPTER TRICKS AWESOME GIVEAWAYS CELEBRITIES STOCKED HOBBY SHOP HOTFEST PRODUCTS SHCW HCLJ RS FR MAR135T09 SATMAR1410T06 SUNMAR1510T05 SPECIAL TRADE-ONLY HOURS FRI 10 TO 5 -FOR FREE NEWSLETTER RHTACALL 800-255-1250 EXHIBITOR INQUIRIES SPONSORS VI TED PLEASE CALL 9-5 MON -FRi COT ONLY mind-boggling since Windsoft programs can produce drawings up 91 feet length Klaus Nowak old friend president Aerrow Inc looked proud punch talked him Vegas fine engines did well RIG Unlimited Championship Air Races Madera California Fifty percent Aerrow-powered qualifiers ended up winnersincluding second place prestigious Gold category Klaus manufactures markets Aerrow Quadra engines full range sizes Contact Aerrow Box 183 Perth Ontario K7H 3E3 Canada Tel 613 264-0010 MGA Enterprises sponsored fourth booth dry lake caused pause bit conversation MGA markets extensive line highly detailed lightweight vinyl pilot busts Although Ive seen advertisements magazines full impact pilots can appreciated see flesh MGA covers Giant Scale sizes pilots historical eras Theyre fully painted ready install want customize models pilot some Testors acrylic paint youll need Contact MGA PO Box 5631 Fresno CA 93755 Tel 209 224-4170 As other groups Ive mentioned SASE inquiry will appreciated Thats month hope winters Giant project coming along famously will ready fly spring zephyrs blowD RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 83 Electric offers Astro tape entitled Lets Get Serious About Electric Flight featuresyou guessed itBob Benjamim pilot narrator Bob demonstrates several Electrics including Tigerkitten Tigercat video work good pilot Bob does good job describing Electric flight planes techniques accessories As write price availability final version Astro tape known something watch club needs some Electric persuasion encourage write Astro Flight find Out about tape tell em Bob sent ya now receive letter wherein reader expresses some significant disappointment Electric endeavorsenough make him give up Electric Usually three following reasons appears problem plane thats just too heavy often wet conversion inappropriate match motor battery model poor choice plane/power system particular modeler Id like pursue last reason depth experienced modeler/reader very mature Sincere manner recently wrote about kind Electric disappointment first Electric chose popular Electric Sailplane kit included motor model name isnt important fact similar nature market since dont want misinterpretations Ill just call model reader explained did fly very longabout five minutesand would thermal added hard fly just little wind 178 Model Aviation AVIATION CLOCK Measures 6 1/2 X 6 1/2 battery operated Regular $3495 SALE $2495 S&H Guaranteed Send check money order JENNINGS PRODUCTS Dept MA-2 PO Box 1121 Hendersonville TN 37077-1121 Satisfact Guaranteed SH-710 Pkg 24-52 95 EA~ HINE4L THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply cut single knife slot hinge slide hinges place apply few drops favorite CA glue youre done SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG MFG CO INC.401-7 So Front StoMontezuma IA 50171 623-5154 TIES BILLS METSLS BOOKS PSECISLON INSOSUBENTS OSIPPLETE OSTOLOC $200 IIAAafl,799 fliSprgf~2d 513 3222562 Custom Designed Up HURRICANE FANS 12 Blades Now Can Efficiently Harness Extra Power Todays Larger Powerful Engines Selectable Pitches Hub Exchange Policy Tractor Pusher Models Call Us 310 864-8891 HURRICANE FANS 5 HALCOURT AVE NORWALK CA 90650 disappointing other hand wet-powered Buzzard Bombshell Gentle Lady Sailplane about same size flew much better wet-powered plane power both flew long good ability thermal Now happens kit often recommend beginning pilots enter hobby Electrically wet also express preference Sailplane train may also recommend product experienced pilots want economy Electric Sailplane just cruise around summer evenings Indeed average modelers doing average flying have lots fun Its Ive encountered nearly powered economy 05 can motor supplied kit motor usually intended drive 8 x 4 direct using six seven cells Id also say overwhelming majority planes fell 46- 50-oz categoryabout right two-meter Electric Sailplane design planes configured fly thermal Id agree probably competitive half-theweight non-Electric Sailplane similar size nor wet-powered OT such reader used totally candid stock its stock motor can best described adequate know experience model/motor combinations relatively easy fly good air definitely spirited means available power size weight model allow climb speed just little greater glide speed model goes up gently thats yes doesnt take mitch headwind cause flight struggle things considered such model often just what beginning not-sobeginning pilot needsa docile nottoo-powerful economy plane everyone best choice model/motor particular modeler/reader adequate persons displayed comparative performance shortfall against expectations reader just did get performance used thought would have words no Elation basically became disillusioned Electric Some others have argued sneered Electric offerings like harm good Electric because poor performance gives Electric bad image latter sometimes does happen above Im satisfied products among best things have happened Electric past decadeon average doing far good harm conviction based first-hand experience student experienced pilots success satisfaction field incoming mail latter vehicle has brought stories modelers non-beginners got Electric start economic way continued onward upward biggern better Electrics So have no choice applaud manufacturers having established wet-model suppliers years have recent years offered wide variety economy Electric kits economy electric motors call merchandising Electric bringing adequate Electrics easily hands modelers anything else know point case havent guessed want make clear Im including reference It' essentially dozen economy Electrics motors now marketbe Sailplane configuration As long Im instructing beginners otherwise assisting modelers large way often have limited financial resources Ill continue suggest option planes/power systems such Itand Ill also sure advise associated limitations As student pilots gain experience ability Ill suggest enhancements alternative models variations example Sailplane geared cobalt 05 folder becomes entirely different modelone having much greater climb capability Continued page 180 March 1992 179 4 MORE POWER WITH LESS NOISE four-cycle measuring up expectations What waiting foi Dust off twoc1e DIESEUZ iti Send self-address stamped envelope $200 1I* call 203-877-1670 between 900A11 600ri EST DAVIS DISSIL PO fox 141 Milferd CT OSPO The leader irs quiet cmnbtswtlcm technology fiance 1978 Rubber & Engine Power Free Flight Display Control Line Electric Power RIC Airplanes new illustrated 32 page tabloid size catalog US ft Canada $100 Foreigh $300 Penn Valley Hobby Center 837A W Main St Lansdale PA 19446 216- 368-0710 TOOLS FOR THE MODEL AVIATOR CUTTING ~BIuLuFGEMEASURING VISES PS TOOL HOLDERS COLLETS 562-3538DRILL CHUCKS ATALOG $100MUCH MOREIII PO Box 536-Y fijlurricane WV 25526 O 21 x 12 x 39 legs remwable O Can traced oil & assembled evening O No sore backs knees O No measr ng necessary jig saw drill & hammer tools required construction O Designed hold Fuel tank & pump trans starter battery fuse hold adj tools etc 0 Ideal remote contrd planes cars boats Only $1295 complete paffern plans Select-a-Products / PO Box 259/ Palo Cedro CA 96073Calif tax onlyl r ALITY FIBERGLASSFRENCH TR260 *I Four-Stroke Engine KITS II 416 587-3610I TR-260 SPAN 71 AREA 858 sq inH ENG 90-120 4 CYCLE WT APPROX 75-85 LB FEATURESN $18499 US vLIGHTWEIGHT FIBERGLASS FUSELAGE COWL CANOPY AND ORDER BY PHONE 7 DAYS WEAKWHEEL PANTS BALSA COVERED FOAM WING WITH LE-TE IN PLACE AND SANDED SELECTED BALSA 416 5204192CUT STAB RUDDER ELEVATORS & AILERONS T6 ALUMINUM IADD $1500 postageLANDING GEARS HARDWARE AND INSTRUCTIONSInfo $200U @UADR@TECHFax 416 283-6538AllOw weekstordeIoe 3148 KINGSTON RD STE 202 BOX 158 SCARBOROUGH ONT MiM 1P4 CANADAI fact fellow club members recently traveled courselearned fly slower stock upgraded same model described above got significant improvement model capability time skill resources handle course advancing pilot has choices upgraded include such kit model options Challenger Electric Hots Electro Streak Skyvolt othersespecially outfitted capable cobalts summarize what seems important suitably match model power system modeler personal interests expectations needs resources abilities limitations now plenty good Electric choices market everyoneincluding higher expectations Theres nothing like success sell Electric yourself others success means different things different people disappointment means same thing everyone Electrics good youre sure whats good choice write Ill utmost help out before press pen paper take look August 1991 columnit will help us both readily get what really need Finally personally cant help feeling very strongly about above simple reason Despite fact Im approaching twentieth anniversary first successful Electric flight still remember well flight madewith cheap reworked toy motor Radio Shack flimsy homemade gear box grossly inappropriate batteries super-light model design tiny custom built pulse-rudder controller plane made shoulder-height circle around field slowly sank flew 1972 flew Oh what joy beginning Electric Elation no small accomplishment took months failure get far Indeed lowly today would have blazing success back Folks-everything relative Okay electrified Seniorita presented July August 1991 issues example wet-to-dry kit power conversion has highly successfuland popularplane find myself flying Electric lotnot because its dynamite ship because its Regular readers will recall earlier discussions like let field visitors take controls gentle flier Well Im wrapping up column got wondering just what flight profile model would actually look like plotted just tallied up flights log book histogram shown elsewhere depicts what flight times look like plane 282 flights plotted halfminute segments clear vast Continued page 182 B&P Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 new electric starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field 180 Model Aviation SHIPPING & HANDLING UPS Ground Continental US $495 UPS Air & Parcel Post $495 plus 10% Subtotal Continental USI ups Next Day Air $1400 plus $100 per lb Shipment total COD add $395 Foreign Orders Parcel Post Air $495 Subtotal US Mail $495 ptus-10% Subtotal B r Sound Supression Design High Thrust Efficiency Long Fiber Advanced Composite Material Proven Performance US Masters US Nationals Canadian Nationals World Championships Sports Sizes 57x3 7x3 7x4 7x57x67x7 7x87x97x10 ..$159EACH 8x4 8x5 8x6 8x7 8x8 8x9 8x10$179 EACH 9x4 9x5 9x69x7 9x8 9x88x10$199EACH 95x45 1053* 1054* 10x5* lOsS 10s7 10x8 10x9 iOniC $229 EACH ii x3 ii x4* 11 x5 11 x6 11 x7 11x8 11x9 $249EACH 12x612x7 12x8.$2B9EACH Reverse Pitch Pusher 9x6* lOxG* 10x7*10x8* lixG*11x7*$395EACH Competition 78x4 78x6 78x7 9x65 8x75 9x85 $395EACH 11 slO 11 xli 11 xi2 11 xi2W 11x13 iixl4 12x9 12x9W 12x10 l2xll3vV 12x11l2xllN i2x12 12x12N12x13 12x13N 12x14 125x9125x10 125x11 125x 12 13x8 13x10 $795 EACH 13559* 135s125 1355133* 135xi4 14x6*i4s8 14s 10 i4x 12 14s 13* 14x 135* 14x14 i44s105 144s12 144x 13*1558 i5si0i5sil* i5si2iOxB iSslO 16x12$1295 EACH Carbon Fiber* 7854 78x6 78s7 00 EACH 9x659s75 9x85 00 EACH New sizes Contact local hobby dealer first doesnt heve whet need order direct 916-661-6515 Mnsfsetsd Landing Pod.cts PO Sax 938 Knights Landing CA 95645 majority Seniorita flights fall between eight 10-1/2 minutes duration few flights falling below six seven minutes special some way example might include partial charges short test hops compare props etc Flights longer 11 minutes also special might have included evaluations cruise power levels some thermal activity big pile-up just normal flights including taxi takeoff some loops lots touch n goes Seniorita does extremely well just plain flyin around way model uses 14 SCRs turning geared cobalt 25 charges being timed chargesno peaking ever done outlook another column closes Please enclose SASE letters youd like reply Meanwhile Come Electric Springtime RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued page 85 trickle rate So can charge two transmitter packs two receiver packs transmitter pack receiver pack charger will generally bring typically discharged battery pack transmitter airplane fully charged state bit half hour Pro Charger has polarity sensor warning light will tell youve hooked up 12-volt source improperly hook up battery cmrcs -i t pack charged LED indicating Charge comes packs peak voltage achieved Charge light goes out another LED indicating Done comes As soon Done light comes can take pack off charge go fly want can leave battery pack charge Done light charge rate very low will damage battery leave charger though Ive mentioned charging transmitter receiver battery packs Pro Charger will charge just packs peak voltage detection works four- eightcell combinations have decide long charge other battery combinations based capacity cells much charge think necessary charge rate approximately 500 milliamperes instructions accompanying unit tell bought Pro Charger first became available can report its great product recommend anyone feels need field charger should never have buy field charger again because $5 Radio South will either repair charger give new Give friendly guys Radio South call Pattern Hotline 1-800-9627802 ask information about Pro Charger onding advertisers mention read about Model Aviation S 1 LIt 1 rS PO Box 252 Haziet NJ 07730 Carbon Fibre Exhaust Systems & 4-C uesin outerrorm aiuminum varts Ccnosite wing joints tubes 5 15 ID Oc*Tposite Floating Stab asseirbly 40 120 size plane FAI OaTpetition Timers 2 6 functions masterpieces llfl-f IRE information call 908 2646693 order call 18005416568 ____________________ Dealers inquiries welcome ____________________ 182 Model Aviation WW1 AERO lgoo-1919 SKYWAYS 1g20-1940 restorgr builder & serious modeller early aircraft information current proiects historical research news museums airshows workshop notes technical drawings data information paint/color photographs aeroplanes engines parts scale modelling matgrial sale news currgnt publications wants disposals 1 year subscription $25 Overseas $30 Sample issues $4 Published WORLD WAR 1 Letdni IINC 15 Crescent Road Poughkeepsie NY 12601 USA 914 473-3679 APC PROPELLERS
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/03
Page Numbers: 84, 85, 180, 181, 182, 184
THE ELECTRIC Connection service service unique column now 26 months old happy introduce two Electric modelers seeking connect others locally Doug Evans 1646 Lancaster Ave Sarnia Ontario Canada N7V 3S8 missed 1991 KRC meet Doug can tell about Sam Falk 540 Cress Creek Court Crystal Lake IL 60014 Sam has recently completed Electrified Seniorita see MA July August 1991 very happy elation brings have suggestion youand dig up beg borrow oi steal well really steal copy December 1991 Model Airplane News read article entitled Electric Twins Keith Shaw article Electric Grand Master Keith tells about title subject can enthusiastically confidently undertake dream twin project As understand longest single-issue article MAN has ever published doesnt mean its difficult reading What does mean theres lots good info highly 82 Model Aviation Electrics Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 Bob Gilson Palm Coast Florida built beautiful DC-3 Flying Models Plan No CF738 Two cobalt iSs haul six-lb beauty around sky Thirty-oz loading Astro Flight No 207 speed control allocates juice First flights past August THIS MONTHS TOPICS 1 Electric Connection Service 2 Must reading 3 Some reader inputplus video 4 Skyvoltmore 5 Which motor/model modelera perspective 6 Seniorita flight profile uoo I-ianaali Lansing Michigan built Aerodrome a wet-to-dry kit conversion An Astro geared 25 fourteen 15 Ah Sanyo cells Astro No 205 speed control powering model 6-314 pounds all-up 252-oz loading scene Guiph States Electric Fly-In Louisiana Ben Mathews CD sent photo participant Jasen Finnan Javelin plane powered geared FAI cobalt 05 placed fourth Sailplane eventand Jasens first meet tool Note sign times nearby Meet offered several events inclined uri LIW Iti IS OU enjmin s igercal MOOCH aviation wiii oe presenting construction article geared plane future issue several Electrics featured previously mentioned Astro video Bill Evans design right 1/2A Simitar rendered Ruben Schneider Phoenix Arizona Power Astro 05 seven 12 Ah SCR cells Jomar SC4 meters juice APC 8 x 4 prop generates breeze Wingspan 48 Ruben says its fast stable flier accomplished Electric modeler think youll find very worthy Electric reference youre interested multi-motor ship Electric modelers will no doubt remember Tigerkitten E construction article Model Aviation September 1991 noted West Coast modeler Bob Benjamin Bob occasionally share some correspondence recent letter Bob told inadvertent omission reference article turns out fiberglass cowl Tigerkitten available Fiberglass Master should ease construction effort considerably Bob also tells MA will publishing enlarged version called Tigercat should come out later 1992 Tigercat designed around geared cobalt 40 has 72-in span Based clear trend toward larger Electrics displayed 1991 KRC meet should well-received article As incidental Bob has entered MA RC Electrics column Electric license plate contest Wheres entry about same time received correspondence another West Coast Bob sent draft VHS tape designed promote Electric Bob Boucher head modeler Astro Flight has developed 30-minute tape demonstrate capability Continued page 178 Seniorita Flight Time Profile March 24 1990 November 24 1991 40 IIIIIII 30 0 20 10 IIIIr 456789101112131415 Minutes Duration Author Bob Kopski keeps detailed records flight made planes f lies pleasure wants learn flights Hes learned lot about Elec trics 20 years Herewith histogram flights made date Electrified Senlorita explains about thisincluding hump column March 1992 83 LACOUNTY FAIRPLEX CARS TRUCKS BOATS PLANES HELICOPTERS MOTORCYCLES W Aueates MODEL RAILROADING PLASTIC & METAL MODELS ROCKETS KITES GAMES TOOLS ACCESSORIES MORE HUNDREDS OF EXHIBITORS ALL MAJOR MANUFACTURERS COOL DEMONSTRATIONS LATEST INNOVATIONS CAR TRACKS TRAIN TRACKS COPTER TRICKS AWESOME GIVEAWAYS CELEBRITIES STOCKED HOBBY SHOP HOTFEST PRODUCTS SHCW HCLJ RS FR MAR135T09 SATMAR1410T06 SUNMAR1510T05 SPECIAL TRADE-ONLY HOURS FRI 10 TO 5 -FOR FREE NEWSLETTER RHTACALL 800-255-1250 EXHIBITOR INQUIRIES SPONSORS VI TED PLEASE CALL 9-5 MON -FRi COT ONLY mind-boggling since Windsoft programs can produce drawings up 91 feet length Klaus Nowak old friend president Aerrow Inc looked proud punch talked him Vegas fine engines did well RIG Unlimited Championship Air Races Madera California Fifty percent Aerrow-powered qualifiers ended up winnersincluding second place prestigious Gold category Klaus manufactures markets Aerrow Quadra engines full range sizes Contact Aerrow Box 183 Perth Ontario K7H 3E3 Canada Tel 613 264-0010 MGA Enterprises sponsored fourth booth dry lake caused pause bit conversation MGA markets extensive line highly detailed lightweight vinyl pilot busts Although Ive seen advertisements magazines full impact pilots can appreciated see flesh MGA covers Giant Scale sizes pilots historical eras Theyre fully painted ready install want customize models pilot some Testors acrylic paint youll need Contact MGA PO Box 5631 Fresno CA 93755 Tel 209 224-4170 As other groups Ive mentioned SASE inquiry will appreciated Thats month hope winters Giant project coming along famously will ready fly spring zephyrs blowD RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 83 Electric offers Astro tape entitled Lets Get Serious About Electric Flight featuresyou guessed itBob Benjamim pilot narrator Bob demonstrates several Electrics including Tigerkitten Tigercat video work good pilot Bob does good job describing Electric flight planes techniques accessories As write price availability final version Astro tape known something watch club needs some Electric persuasion encourage write Astro Flight find Out about tape tell em Bob sent ya now receive letter wherein reader expresses some significant disappointment Electric endeavorsenough make him give up Electric Usually three following reasons appears problem plane thats just too heavy often wet conversion inappropriate match motor battery model poor choice plane/power system particular modeler Id like pursue last reason depth experienced modeler/reader very mature Sincere manner recently wrote about kind Electric disappointment first Electric chose popular Electric Sailplane kit included motor model name isnt important fact similar nature market since dont want misinterpretations Ill just call model reader explained did fly very longabout five minutesand would thermal added hard fly just little wind 178 Model Aviation AVIATION CLOCK Measures 6 1/2 X 6 1/2 battery operated Regular $3495 SALE $2495 S&H Guaranteed Send check money order JENNINGS PRODUCTS Dept MA-2 PO Box 1121 Hendersonville TN 37077-1121 Satisfact Guaranteed SH-710 Pkg 24-52 95 EA~ HINE4L THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply cut single knife slot hinge slide hinges place apply few drops favorite CA glue youre done SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG MFG CO INC.401-7 So Front StoMontezuma IA 50171 623-5154 TIES BILLS METSLS BOOKS PSECISLON INSOSUBENTS OSIPPLETE OSTOLOC $200 IIAAafl,799 fliSprgf~2d 513 3222562 Custom Designed Up HURRICANE FANS 12 Blades Now Can Efficiently Harness Extra Power Todays Larger Powerful Engines Selectable Pitches Hub Exchange Policy Tractor Pusher Models Call Us 310 864-8891 HURRICANE FANS 5 HALCOURT AVE NORWALK CA 90650 disappointing other hand wet-powered Buzzard Bombshell Gentle Lady Sailplane about same size flew much better wet-powered plane power both flew long good ability thermal Now happens kit often recommend beginning pilots enter hobby Electrically wet also express preference Sailplane train may also recommend product experienced pilots want economy Electric Sailplane just cruise around summer evenings Indeed average modelers doing average flying have lots fun Its Ive encountered nearly powered economy 05 can motor supplied kit motor usually intended drive 8 x 4 direct using six seven cells Id also say overwhelming majority planes fell 46- 50-oz categoryabout right two-meter Electric Sailplane design planes configured fly thermal Id agree probably competitive half-theweight non-Electric Sailplane similar size nor wet-powered OT such reader used totally candid stock its stock motor can best described adequate know experience model/motor combinations relatively easy fly good air definitely spirited means available power size weight model allow climb speed just little greater glide speed model goes up gently thats yes doesnt take mitch headwind cause flight struggle things considered such model often just what beginning not-sobeginning pilot needsa docile nottoo-powerful economy plane everyone best choice model/motor particular modeler/reader adequate persons displayed comparative performance shortfall against expectations reader just did get performance used thought would have words no Elation basically became disillusioned Electric Some others have argued sneered Electric offerings like harm good Electric because poor performance gives Electric bad image latter sometimes does happen above Im satisfied products among best things have happened Electric past decadeon average doing far good harm conviction based first-hand experience student experienced pilots success satisfaction field incoming mail latter vehicle has brought stories modelers non-beginners got Electric start economic way continued onward upward biggern better Electrics So have no choice applaud manufacturers having established wet-model suppliers years have recent years offered wide variety economy Electric kits economy electric motors call merchandising Electric bringing adequate Electrics easily hands modelers anything else know point case havent guessed want make clear Im including reference It' essentially dozen economy Electrics motors now marketbe Sailplane configuration As long Im instructing beginners otherwise assisting modelers large way often have limited financial resources Ill continue suggest option planes/power systems such Itand Ill also sure advise associated limitations As student pilots gain experience ability Ill suggest enhancements alternative models variations example Sailplane geared cobalt 05 folder becomes entirely different modelone having much greater climb capability Continued page 180 March 1992 179 4 MORE POWER WITH LESS NOISE four-cycle measuring up expectations What waiting foi Dust off twoc1e DIESEUZ iti Send self-address stamped envelope $200 1I* call 203-877-1670 between 900A11 600ri EST DAVIS DISSIL PO fox 141 Milferd CT OSPO The leader irs quiet cmnbtswtlcm technology fiance 1978 Rubber & Engine Power Free Flight Display Control Line Electric Power RIC Airplanes new illustrated 32 page tabloid size catalog US ft Canada $100 Foreigh $300 Penn Valley Hobby Center 837A W Main St Lansdale PA 19446 216- 368-0710 TOOLS FOR THE MODEL AVIATOR CUTTING ~BIuLuFGEMEASURING VISES PS TOOL HOLDERS COLLETS 562-3538DRILL CHUCKS ATALOG $100MUCH MOREIII PO Box 536-Y fijlurricane WV 25526 O 21 x 12 x 39 legs remwable O Can traced oil & assembled evening O No sore backs knees O No measr ng necessary jig saw drill & hammer tools required construction O Designed hold Fuel tank & pump trans starter battery fuse hold adj tools etc 0 Ideal remote contrd planes cars boats Only $1295 complete paffern plans Select-a-Products / PO Box 259/ Palo Cedro CA 96073Calif tax onlyl r ALITY FIBERGLASSFRENCH TR260 *I Four-Stroke Engine KITS II 416 587-3610I TR-260 SPAN 71 AREA 858 sq inH ENG 90-120 4 CYCLE WT APPROX 75-85 LB FEATURESN $18499 US vLIGHTWEIGHT FIBERGLASS FUSELAGE COWL CANOPY AND ORDER BY PHONE 7 DAYS WEAKWHEEL PANTS BALSA COVERED FOAM WING WITH LE-TE IN PLACE AND SANDED SELECTED BALSA 416 5204192CUT STAB RUDDER ELEVATORS & AILERONS T6 ALUMINUM IADD $1500 postageLANDING GEARS HARDWARE AND INSTRUCTIONSInfo $200U @UADR@TECHFax 416 283-6538AllOw weekstordeIoe 3148 KINGSTON RD STE 202 BOX 158 SCARBOROUGH ONT MiM 1P4 CANADAI fact fellow club members recently traveled courselearned fly slower stock upgraded same model described above got significant improvement model capability time skill resources handle course advancing pilot has choices upgraded include such kit model options Challenger Electric Hots Electro Streak Skyvolt othersespecially outfitted capable cobalts summarize what seems important suitably match model power system modeler personal interests expectations needs resources abilities limitations now plenty good Electric choices market everyoneincluding higher expectations Theres nothing like success sell Electric yourself others success means different things different people disappointment means same thing everyone Electrics good youre sure whats good choice write Ill utmost help out before press pen paper take look August 1991 columnit will help us both readily get what really need Finally personally cant help feeling very strongly about above simple reason Despite fact Im approaching twentieth anniversary first successful Electric flight still remember well flight madewith cheap reworked toy motor Radio Shack flimsy homemade gear box grossly inappropriate batteries super-light model design tiny custom built pulse-rudder controller plane made shoulder-height circle around field slowly sank flew 1972 flew Oh what joy beginning Electric Elation no small accomplishment took months failure get far Indeed lowly today would have blazing success back Folks-everything relative Okay electrified Seniorita presented July August 1991 issues example wet-to-dry kit power conversion has highly successfuland popularplane find myself flying Electric lotnot because its dynamite ship because its Regular readers will recall earlier discussions like let field visitors take controls gentle flier Well Im wrapping up column got wondering just what flight profile model would actually look like plotted just tallied up flights log book histogram shown elsewhere depicts what flight times look like plane 282 flights plotted halfminute segments clear vast Continued page 182 B&P Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 new electric starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field 180 Model Aviation SHIPPING & HANDLING UPS Ground Continental US $495 UPS Air & Parcel Post $495 plus 10% Subtotal Continental USI ups Next Day Air $1400 plus $100 per lb Shipment total COD add $395 Foreign Orders Parcel Post Air $495 Subtotal US Mail $495 ptus-10% Subtotal B r Sound Supression Design High Thrust Efficiency Long Fiber Advanced Composite Material Proven Performance US Masters US Nationals Canadian Nationals World Championships Sports Sizes 57x3 7x3 7x4 7x57x67x7 7x87x97x10 ..$159EACH 8x4 8x5 8x6 8x7 8x8 8x9 8x10$179 EACH 9x4 9x5 9x69x7 9x8 9x88x10$199EACH 95x45 1053* 1054* 10x5* lOsS 10s7 10x8 10x9 iOniC $229 EACH ii x3 ii x4* 11 x5 11 x6 11 x7 11x8 11x9 $249EACH 12x612x7 12x8.$2B9EACH Reverse Pitch Pusher 9x6* lOxG* 10x7*10x8* lixG*11x7*$395EACH Competition 78x4 78x6 78x7 9x65 8x75 9x85 $395EACH 11 slO 11 xli 11 xi2 11 xi2W 11x13 iixl4 12x9 12x9W 12x10 l2xll3vV 12x11l2xllN i2x12 12x12N12x13 12x13N 12x14 125x9125x10 125x11 125x 12 13x8 13x10 $795 EACH 13559* 135s125 1355133* 135xi4 14x6*i4s8 14s 10 i4x 12 14s 13* 14x 135* 14x14 i44s105 144s12 144x 13*1558 i5si0i5sil* i5si2iOxB iSslO 16x12$1295 EACH Carbon Fiber* 7854 78x6 78s7 00 EACH 9x659s75 9x85 00 EACH New sizes Contact local hobby dealer first doesnt heve whet need order direct 916-661-6515 Mnsfsetsd Landing Pod.cts PO Sax 938 Knights Landing CA 95645 majority Seniorita flights fall between eight 10-1/2 minutes duration few flights falling below six seven minutes special some way example might include partial charges short test hops compare props etc Flights longer 11 minutes also special might have included evaluations cruise power levels some thermal activity big pile-up just normal flights including taxi takeoff some loops lots touch n goes Seniorita does extremely well just plain flyin around way model uses 14 SCRs turning geared cobalt 25 charges being timed chargesno peaking ever done outlook another column closes Please enclose SASE letters youd like reply Meanwhile Come Electric Springtime RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued page 85 trickle rate So can charge two transmitter packs two receiver packs transmitter pack receiver pack charger will generally bring typically discharged battery pack transmitter airplane fully charged state bit half hour Pro Charger has polarity sensor warning light will tell youve hooked up 12-volt source improperly hook up battery cmrcs -i t pack charged LED indicating Charge comes packs peak voltage achieved Charge light goes out another LED indicating Done comes As soon Done light comes can take pack off charge go fly want can leave battery pack charge Done light charge rate very low will damage battery leave charger though Ive mentioned charging transmitter receiver battery packs Pro Charger will charge just packs peak voltage detection works four- eightcell combinations have decide long charge other battery combinations based capacity cells much charge think necessary charge rate approximately 500 milliamperes instructions accompanying unit tell bought Pro Charger first became available can report its great product recommend anyone feels need field charger should never have buy field charger again because $5 Radio South will either repair charger give new Give friendly guys Radio South call Pattern Hotline 1-800-9627802 ask information about Pro Charger onding advertisers mention read about Model Aviation S 1 LIt 1 rS PO Box 252 Haziet NJ 07730 Carbon Fibre Exhaust Systems & 4-C uesin outerrorm aiuminum varts Ccnosite wing joints tubes 5 15 ID Oc*Tposite Floating Stab asseirbly 40 120 size plane FAI OaTpetition Timers 2 6 functions masterpieces llfl-f IRE information call 908 2646693 order call 18005416568 ____________________ Dealers inquiries welcome ____________________ 182 Model Aviation WW1 AERO lgoo-1919 SKYWAYS 1g20-1940 restorgr builder & serious modeller early aircraft information current proiects historical research news museums airshows workshop notes technical drawings data information paint/color photographs aeroplanes engines parts scale modelling matgrial sale news currgnt publications wants disposals 1 year subscription $25 Overseas $30 Sample issues $4 Published WORLD WAR 1 Letdni IINC 15 Crescent Road Poughkeepsie NY 12601 USA 914 473-3679 APC PROPELLERS
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/03
Page Numbers: 84, 85, 180, 181, 182, 184
THE ELECTRIC Connection service service unique column now 26 months old happy introduce two Electric modelers seeking connect others locally Doug Evans 1646 Lancaster Ave Sarnia Ontario Canada N7V 3S8 missed 1991 KRC meet Doug can tell about Sam Falk 540 Cress Creek Court Crystal Lake IL 60014 Sam has recently completed Electrified Seniorita see MA July August 1991 very happy elation brings have suggestion youand dig up beg borrow oi steal well really steal copy December 1991 Model Airplane News read article entitled Electric Twins Keith Shaw article Electric Grand Master Keith tells about title subject can enthusiastically confidently undertake dream twin project As understand longest single-issue article MAN has ever published doesnt mean its difficult reading What does mean theres lots good info highly 82 Model Aviation Electrics Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 Bob Gilson Palm Coast Florida built beautiful DC-3 Flying Models Plan No CF738 Two cobalt iSs haul six-lb beauty around sky Thirty-oz loading Astro Flight No 207 speed control allocates juice First flights past August THIS MONTHS TOPICS 1 Electric Connection Service 2 Must reading 3 Some reader inputplus video 4 Skyvoltmore 5 Which motor/model modelera perspective 6 Seniorita flight profile uoo I-ianaali Lansing Michigan built Aerodrome a wet-to-dry kit conversion An Astro geared 25 fourteen 15 Ah Sanyo cells Astro No 205 speed control powering model 6-314 pounds all-up 252-oz loading scene Guiph States Electric Fly-In Louisiana Ben Mathews CD sent photo participant Jasen Finnan Javelin plane powered geared FAI cobalt 05 placed fourth Sailplane eventand Jasens first meet tool Note sign times nearby Meet offered several events inclined uri LIW Iti IS OU enjmin s igercal MOOCH aviation wiii oe presenting construction article geared plane future issue several Electrics featured previously mentioned Astro video Bill Evans design right 1/2A Simitar rendered Ruben Schneider Phoenix Arizona Power Astro 05 seven 12 Ah SCR cells Jomar SC4 meters juice APC 8 x 4 prop generates breeze Wingspan 48 Ruben says its fast stable flier accomplished Electric modeler think youll find very worthy Electric reference youre interested multi-motor ship Electric modelers will no doubt remember Tigerkitten E construction article Model Aviation September 1991 noted West Coast modeler Bob Benjamin Bob occasionally share some correspondence recent letter Bob told inadvertent omission reference article turns out fiberglass cowl Tigerkitten available Fiberglass Master should ease construction effort considerably Bob also tells MA will publishing enlarged version called Tigercat should come out later 1992 Tigercat designed around geared cobalt 40 has 72-in span Based clear trend toward larger Electrics displayed 1991 KRC meet should well-received article As incidental Bob has entered MA RC Electrics column Electric license plate contest Wheres entry about same time received correspondence another West Coast Bob sent draft VHS tape designed promote Electric Bob Boucher head modeler Astro Flight has developed 30-minute tape demonstrate capability Continued page 178 Seniorita Flight Time Profile March 24 1990 November 24 1991 40 IIIIIII 30 0 20 10 IIIIr 456789101112131415 Minutes Duration Author Bob Kopski keeps detailed records flight made planes f lies pleasure wants learn flights Hes learned lot about Elec trics 20 years Herewith histogram flights made date Electrified Senlorita explains about thisincluding hump column March 1992 83 LACOUNTY FAIRPLEX CARS TRUCKS BOATS PLANES HELICOPTERS MOTORCYCLES W Aueates MODEL RAILROADING PLASTIC & METAL MODELS ROCKETS KITES GAMES TOOLS ACCESSORIES MORE HUNDREDS OF EXHIBITORS ALL MAJOR MANUFACTURERS COOL DEMONSTRATIONS LATEST INNOVATIONS CAR TRACKS TRAIN TRACKS COPTER TRICKS AWESOME GIVEAWAYS CELEBRITIES STOCKED HOBBY SHOP HOTFEST PRODUCTS SHCW HCLJ RS FR MAR135T09 SATMAR1410T06 SUNMAR1510T05 SPECIAL TRADE-ONLY HOURS FRI 10 TO 5 -FOR FREE NEWSLETTER RHTACALL 800-255-1250 EXHIBITOR INQUIRIES SPONSORS VI TED PLEASE CALL 9-5 MON -FRi COT ONLY mind-boggling since Windsoft programs can produce drawings up 91 feet length Klaus Nowak old friend president Aerrow Inc looked proud punch talked him Vegas fine engines did well RIG Unlimited Championship Air Races Madera California Fifty percent Aerrow-powered qualifiers ended up winnersincluding second place prestigious Gold category Klaus manufactures markets Aerrow Quadra engines full range sizes Contact Aerrow Box 183 Perth Ontario K7H 3E3 Canada Tel 613 264-0010 MGA Enterprises sponsored fourth booth dry lake caused pause bit conversation MGA markets extensive line highly detailed lightweight vinyl pilot busts Although Ive seen advertisements magazines full impact pilots can appreciated see flesh MGA covers Giant Scale sizes pilots historical eras Theyre fully painted ready install want customize models pilot some Testors acrylic paint youll need Contact MGA PO Box 5631 Fresno CA 93755 Tel 209 224-4170 As other groups Ive mentioned SASE inquiry will appreciated Thats month hope winters Giant project coming along famously will ready fly spring zephyrs blowD RC Electrics/Kopski Continued page 83 Electric offers Astro tape entitled Lets Get Serious About Electric Flight featuresyou guessed itBob Benjamim pilot narrator Bob demonstrates several Electrics including Tigerkitten Tigercat video work good pilot Bob does good job describing Electric flight planes techniques accessories As write price availability final version Astro tape known something watch club needs some Electric persuasion encourage write Astro Flight find Out about tape tell em Bob sent ya now receive letter wherein reader expresses some significant disappointment Electric endeavorsenough make him give up Electric Usually three following reasons appears problem plane thats just too heavy often wet conversion inappropriate match motor battery model poor choice plane/power system particular modeler Id like pursue last reason depth experienced modeler/reader very mature Sincere manner recently wrote about kind Electric disappointment first Electric chose popular Electric Sailplane kit included motor model name isnt important fact similar nature market since dont want misinterpretations Ill just call model reader explained did fly very longabout five minutesand would thermal added hard fly just little wind 178 Model Aviation AVIATION CLOCK Measures 6 1/2 X 6 1/2 battery operated Regular $3495 SALE $2495 S&H Guaranteed Send check money order JENNINGS PRODUCTS Dept MA-2 PO Box 1121 Hendersonville TN 37077-1121 Satisfact Guaranteed SH-710 Pkg 24-52 95 EA~ HINE4L THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply cut single knife slot hinge slide hinges place apply few drops favorite CA glue youre done SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG MFG CO INC.401-7 So Front StoMontezuma IA 50171 623-5154 TIES BILLS METSLS BOOKS PSECISLON INSOSUBENTS OSIPPLETE OSTOLOC $200 IIAAafl,799 fliSprgf~2d 513 3222562 Custom Designed Up HURRICANE FANS 12 Blades Now Can Efficiently Harness Extra Power Todays Larger Powerful Engines Selectable Pitches Hub Exchange Policy Tractor Pusher Models Call Us 310 864-8891 HURRICANE FANS 5 HALCOURT AVE NORWALK CA 90650 disappointing other hand wet-powered Buzzard Bombshell Gentle Lady Sailplane about same size flew much better wet-powered plane power both flew long good ability thermal Now happens kit often recommend beginning pilots enter hobby Electrically wet also express preference Sailplane train may also recommend product experienced pilots want economy Electric Sailplane just cruise around summer evenings Indeed average modelers doing average flying have lots fun Its Ive encountered nearly powered economy 05 can motor supplied kit motor usually intended drive 8 x 4 direct using six seven cells Id also say overwhelming majority planes fell 46- 50-oz categoryabout right two-meter Electric Sailplane design planes configured fly thermal Id agree probably competitive half-theweight non-Electric Sailplane similar size nor wet-powered OT such reader used totally candid stock its stock motor can best described adequate know experience model/motor combinations relatively easy fly good air definitely spirited means available power size weight model allow climb speed just little greater glide speed model goes up gently thats yes doesnt take mitch headwind cause flight struggle things considered such model often just what beginning not-sobeginning pilot needsa docile nottoo-powerful economy plane everyone best choice model/motor particular modeler/reader adequate persons displayed comparative performance shortfall against expectations reader just did get performance used thought would have words no Elation basically became disillusioned Electric Some others have argued sneered Electric offerings like harm good Electric because poor performance gives Electric bad image latter sometimes does happen above Im satisfied products among best things have happened Electric past decadeon average doing far good harm conviction based first-hand experience student experienced pilots success satisfaction field incoming mail latter vehicle has brought stories modelers non-beginners got Electric start economic way continued onward upward biggern better Electrics So have no choice applaud manufacturers having established wet-model suppliers years have recent years offered wide variety economy Electric kits economy electric motors call merchandising Electric bringing adequate Electrics easily hands modelers anything else know point case havent guessed want make clear Im including reference It' essentially dozen economy Electrics motors now marketbe Sailplane configuration As long Im instructing beginners otherwise assisting modelers large way often have limited financial resources Ill continue suggest option planes/power systems such Itand Ill also sure advise associated limitations As student pilots gain experience ability Ill suggest enhancements alternative models variations example Sailplane geared cobalt 05 folder becomes entirely different modelone having much greater climb capability Continued page 180 March 1992 179 4 MORE POWER WITH LESS NOISE four-cycle measuring up expectations What waiting foi Dust off twoc1e DIESEUZ iti Send self-address stamped envelope $200 1I* call 203-877-1670 between 900A11 600ri EST DAVIS DISSIL PO fox 141 Milferd CT OSPO The leader irs quiet cmnbtswtlcm technology fiance 1978 Rubber & Engine Power Free Flight Display Control Line Electric Power RIC Airplanes new illustrated 32 page tabloid size catalog US ft Canada $100 Foreigh $300 Penn Valley Hobby Center 837A W Main St Lansdale PA 19446 216- 368-0710 TOOLS FOR THE MODEL AVIATOR CUTTING ~BIuLuFGEMEASURING VISES PS TOOL HOLDERS COLLETS 562-3538DRILL CHUCKS ATALOG $100MUCH MOREIII PO Box 536-Y fijlurricane WV 25526 O 21 x 12 x 39 legs remwable 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same model described above got significant improvement model capability time skill resources handle course advancing pilot has choices upgraded include such kit model options Challenger Electric Hots Electro Streak Skyvolt othersespecially outfitted capable cobalts summarize what seems important suitably match model power system modeler personal interests expectations needs resources abilities limitations now plenty good Electric choices market everyoneincluding higher expectations Theres nothing like success sell Electric yourself others success means different things different people disappointment means same thing everyone Electrics good youre sure whats good choice write Ill utmost help out before press pen paper take look August 1991 columnit will help us both readily get what really need Finally personally cant help feeling very strongly about above simple reason Despite fact Im approaching twentieth anniversary first successful Electric flight still remember well flight madewith cheap reworked toy motor Radio Shack flimsy homemade gear box grossly inappropriate batteries super-light model design tiny custom built pulse-rudder controller plane made shoulder-height circle around field slowly sank flew 1972 flew Oh what joy beginning Electric Elation no small accomplishment took months failure get far Indeed lowly today would have blazing success back Folks-everything relative Okay electrified Seniorita presented July August 1991 issues example wet-to-dry kit power conversion has highly successfuland popularplane find myself flying Electric lotnot because its dynamite ship because its Regular readers will recall earlier discussions like let field visitors take controls gentle flier Well Im wrapping up column got wondering just what flight profile model would actually look like plotted just tallied up flights log book histogram shown elsewhere depicts what flight times look like plane 282 flights plotted halfminute segments clear vast Continued page 182 B&P Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 new electric starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field 180 Model Aviation SHIPPING & HANDLING UPS Ground Continental US $495 UPS Air & Parcel Post $495 plus 10% Subtotal Continental USI ups Next Day Air $1400 plus $100 per lb Shipment total COD add $395 Foreign Orders Parcel Post Air $495 Subtotal US Mail $495 ptus-10% Subtotal B r Sound Supression Design High Thrust Efficiency Long Fiber Advanced Composite Material Proven Performance US Masters US Nationals Canadian Nationals World Championships Sports Sizes 57x3 7x3 7x4 7x57x67x7 7x87x97x10 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