Z7 RADIO CONTROL L7flc Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 Months Topics Electric Connection Service 2 Follow-up Electric No Good 3 Airfoilsand other computer stuff 4 Motor specifications 5 Mini-Electric news THE ELECTRIC Connection Service has new offering month Mr 0 Lee Duff 70 Main St Milo Maine 04463 telephone [2071 965-8039 recently wrote offer some kind remarks about column Electric also asked become part ECS Hes looking associate other E-fliers vicinity particular Electric beginner seeking some help getting started So tradition service Im asking E-fliers Milo area get touch tell im Bob sent ya Electric no good topical offering last column wherein offered lighthearted sincere response oft-heard exclamation month want follow up discussion indepth look specific charge made against E-power-the too heavy Relatively speaking Electric heavier no doubt about heavier notwithstanding Electrics can made perform very well indeed described last month lot can done compensate some extra power system weight thereby minimize associated performance penalty Indeed best-flying Electrics typically builder has paid attention minimizing model weight during design construction Building lightbut strongis takes get best can out almost Electric its observation experience such weight control does result better overall performance todays motors batteries very power-competitive wet equivalents heavier-than-need-be Electrics can fly quite impressively An example shown February 1992 column column included photo Ron Farkas s direct-conversion Four Star 40 Ron simply pulled original 46 wet goo-maker substituted geared 40 cobaltand witnessed fly very convincingly Ron did lets-see-whathappens experiment acknowledges plane could built lighter done start Way back April 1984 issue offered Rules Thumb Electrics including some dealing Electric model weight Ive found early offerings have stood test time fact Ive seen rules reprinted and/or referenced other authors other publications since first appeared MA review As generalization power system installation typical Electric makes up about 50% finished flying weight Reasonable limits nominal value about 40% 60% means example have five-pound Electric ready fly two three pounds Electric power system case have appropriate matchup system plane youre well way having successful Electric course just almost anything life exceptions guidelines example Electrics intended limited-motor-run competitive 68 Model Aviation Electrified Goldberg Anniversary Cub Randy Smithhisler Puyallup WA plane weighs 112 oz just under 22-ozisq-ft wing loading Electric conversion ready-made Hobby Shack Sweet Stik Greg Poulos Long Islands SEFLI group Six pounds all-up weight 195-oz loading Inside view Ron Farkass Electric version stock Four Star 40 KRC 91 Ron replaced 46 wet system dry Custom Graphics corate model stars circles triangles club logos scale manufacturers insignia K name itl Peel stick remove masking its K done AMP Graphics prespaced alignment assured costs littlel Try us K AMA number combination 10 letters K numbers computer cut 2 high Iblack whitel ppd introductory price $295 K printed information send $1 00 p&h dont delay inquire now have information need iti Call write today -K AMP Inc Graphics RO Box 242 Point NY 11715 and/or 36 Pork St Blue Point NY 11715 516 363-5205 NY Residents add sales las *** * * events makes sense install minimum battery needed job Thus intent run motor limited number seconds thafs does make sense install higher capacity battery capable providing minutes motor-run time An excellent example pictured December 1991 columnJerry Smartts 91-Nationals-winning Viking OT 650-mAh motor pack relatively low-capacity pack helped keep model weight down still providing needed minimum run time other hand models intended extended durationsuch All-UpLast-Down eventsare likely go heavy energy-storage department thereby significantly increase powersystem percentage total model weight above its clear part Electric power system stands out real heavy battery fact typical motor battery accounts about one-third finished sport models weight represents sole limitation Electric Im willing acknowledge its often little consequence double fuel tank capacity wet-powered Above Foiled Again! produced 8-in-chord NACA 2412 wing section Below Same airfoil above several computer modifications -J II II I I -r raft can very major matter indeed Electric can understand aspect Electric may draw criticism however also see situation being temporary feel its matter time technology before lighter batteries come alongthen might bye-bye greasy kid stuff good now least its important recognize appreciate accommodate todays batteries associated weight impossible task fact routinely accomplished successful Electric fliers day observation opinion majority contemporary wet-power kits overbuiltie excessive use oversize heavy materials think modeldom has grown accustomed situation extent such design practices now accepted necessary thing Electric does serious modeler teach him better builder quickly learns build both light strong finish up fine-performing planeElectric otherwise like use expression lightweight everywhere strong needed describe view building kind thinking quickly becomes Continued page 161 visaBJrn/c ELECTRONICS STICKER STN RXS SERVOS etc FOR OLDER RADIO UPDATES WE HAVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN IC AT WE 1466 windward dr mason ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 DARNED GOOD AIRMEN Lrgfltes eIo 5 Bnd spels Bust Pilot KitMeee th USA #108-1/8 scaie.$695 #106-1/6scale795 #1051/5scale895 #104-1/4scale995 #1031/3scale.1595 #308118jet695 #307117/et795 INJJ Full Body Pilot Kit #206-1/6 sca e.$ 995 #205-1/5 scale. 1095 #204-1/4 scale.1195 #203-1/3 scale.1795 CoIltaIll pIlot lean boot flIllel cap oil lempile 0110 So ollnOleoelIlgleqo i ur Kit includes illustrated inslructions harp ware paca formed canopy machine- die-cut parts made high-quality balsa plywood May flown 05 eleclric power 0491011 -engine power Pads inslructions both versions included Its compact Ready 10 fly Ii easily fits back seat car Offers solid big-plane performance Ils small plane thai flies like 40 $4995 Accepts standard-size seivosLIsI itches sbare ready mafltj See hobby dealer first doesnt stock SNAPPER order direct Include $250 S&H direct orders FAX 315- 5484099 ORDERiNG INSTRUCTIONS see yea ode dieci Add $100 ehipejeg NYS Residenis add 7% ma check ot Money Ode September1992 69 preflight check should include inspection radio loose worn wires cracked servo arms Lets keep safe flyaway scary thing BCNU RC EloctricslKopski Continued page 69 attitude state mind building way becomes automatica habit thats think modelsElectric othershould built may have experienced lumberyard kind wet-power kit may suggest try building good ol fashioned Comet similar rubber-powered modeland experience other extreme build next Electric like latter former can locate abovereferenced April 84 Model Aviation besides Rules Thumb Electric youll also find building guidelines obtain kind strong light structures have worked well over years Last month made some comments about computers general new PC DOS particular As said hate system its very unfriendlynot like retired Atari ST daughters Mac knew would case before bought thing Sounds dumb huh oh whygiven priori knowledgedid buy PC Did devil make No Aside some workrelated reasons did because Im scratchbuilder also serious Electric enthusiast Yup everyone elses misfortune relevant programs have written PCand good machines So no choice go PC route what wanted Heres first modeling-related program used Foiled Again! Actually Ive program few years used machine work really neat program serious scratch-builder Electric modelers interestedif enjoy model design building have access DOS-based IBM-compatible PC dot-matrix printer will probably find program very much liking program computes plots out sorts neat airfoil things including full-size sections location tapered wing Besides can add optional allowance planking wherever want can add other custom wing section variationssuch thicker trailing edgesif wish time read new upgrade will probably available will allow plot sections vary span example could design wing semisymmetrical root section flat-bottomed tip shape plot out gradually varying sections between Enjoy Flying Trans-Mitt Transmitter Harness V%I White strap shown photo clarity available black new solution RIC transmitter stability Two strap system neck TX support Support strap can store conveniently TX Wide range adjustments height tilt angle Rapid easy adjustment attachment removal Feel aircraft fly control safety *Light weight stores easily takes up little space Wide soft comfortable fuel proof material Send $150O$3OOS&H Idea Storm PO Box 8229 Bartlett IL 60103 Distributor inquiries invited 708-830-2897 Fuselage Length 45 Rec Engine Size 45-60 4 Stroke 80-90 Flying Weight 6 Its Phone 404-532-6401 900 530 EST M-F Lanier RC PO Box 458 Oakwood GA 30566 Wing Span 63 Area 630 sq Radio Channels 4 FAX 404-532-2163 September 1992 161 CLEAN UP YOUR ACT Lanier RCs CAPRICE An ARF AND FINE TUNE YOUR AEROBATICSI Send SASE free color catalog RAPID NICAD CHARGER field charging nicads $6995 adjustable 100% capacity MOSFET field charger 4 S cell RX 5 cell TX nicads Using stale-of-the-art MOSFET technology can rapidly field charge year 48 60 V RX 96 V TX nicads Isimoltaneously independently Plug cars cloarette lighter socket plug included 12 V field battely posh buttoe thIs unit will ofo rest Will charge FULL 100% CAPACITY WITtIOIJF TIlE CAR ENGINf RUNNING 120-140 V 500cm Aotomatic Voltage Sensing circuitry will terorinate charge LfDs will indicate Separate RX TX current adjostment up 1200 mA factory set 500 mA allow fast charging nicads excess 1200 mAll capacity ability used home trichle/overnight/fast charging systeor using 12 V DC regotated power supply Ideal sport flyers helicopters 1/4 scale boats gliders Separate RX TX trip cottage adjustments allow charging 4 5 cell RX nicads us well precise control ocer charge termination cottages 1 GLOW SWITCH SYSTEM MKH ACTUOLOW & LOBAT detectors $8995 on-board Glow Switch will allow easier safer starting 2 4 strobe engines Eliminate problem engines have rough idle refuse mu tow speed Just throttle hach & flip prop No external batteries cables deal Ideal inverted cowled jet engines well installations glow plug difficult reach TOe unique ACTUGLOW detector wilt show via remotely mounted LED glow plug actually wortdng LOBAT detector wilt inform receiver nicads have enough cottage another flight Will worh AM FM FCM radius Auto Turn Oft powers down glow plug receiver turned off unit incorporates servo reversing adjustable trip point Wilt work 2 glow plugs dual MOSFET design ensures extremely tow voltage drop therefore maximum heat glow plug Nicad battery AC charger glow head connector cable alt hardware included nothing else buyl Unit shipped finned Prellaid Orders Mocey Order Certified Chech leads Also available Fotaba 1 connector $7 additional Shipping & Haodlivg 5700 cOD Orfinor Coot Certified Chech collected INNOVATIVE ELECTRONICS00 delroery Add $400 lv ohove ureovelo liii ELECTRONICS BY DESIGNFACTORY DIRCCT ONLY Dept 262 304 Faa Ru. linda,. lii 03051 603-882-6022 Alt prices Spevificatlons Subject ____________________________________________________________[v32][b1663306312600]] Change Without Nofice Designed Manufactured USA KS METAL Aluminum/Brass/Copper Tubing & Shapes Music Wire eTools Soldedng Irons Silk Silk Span Finishing Materials SEND SLOG FOR PRICE LIST MID CATAWI KS Engineering 6917W 59th Strt Chicaao IL 60638 S Discover SECRET TO HASSLE-FREE CHARGING Dont miss perfect day because uncharged batteries amazingly simple AUTO-TRICKLE ADAPTER converts ALL overnight chargers FULLY AUTOMATIC TRICKLE CHARGERS Nothing else like Simply plug wall plug overnight chargers push button forget about batteries whole fleet will ready next day week mouth year Nothing solder no connectors buy 100% solid slate device safely reduces chargers output pulse trickle after 16 hours Directly supports 1 3 chargers However powerful 120 Watt capacity easily HANDLES 13 TO 30 CHARGERS Nothing else comes close convenience simplicity safety cost effectiveness T I1 E AUTO-TRICKLE ADAPTER TODAY DEALER send $3995 5&H Direcily Tejera Microsystems Engineering Inc 813-968-9510 PO Box 340608 Tampa Florida 33694 full size can get information Foiled Again! king out Cygnet Software ad MA writing Cygnet address shown Foiled Again! modeling reason went PC route reader kind enough send motor analysis programone written PCs course Im aware some other Electric-related programs such battery evaluation programs run plot discharge curves theres ModelCAD program design detail scale entire model plana tempting product idea hope try some day folksI think just beginning course Im also writing very text machine thats nothing newonly difficult stupid unforgiving user-hostile DOSbased PC oh couldnt neat modeling programs mention others well have written warm friendly Mac Meaningful motor specificationsor rather widespread lack thereofare source unceasing annoyance Regular readers know Ive times lamented unfortunate circumstance Having just mentioned motor-related computer programs above having just read Miteh Polings Electric Power column July Model Builder magazine Im once again back kick column Mitch describes attendance recent Nuremberg Toy Fair Germany new European Electric goodies shown particular describes some new motors Robbe/Keller folks have configured specified product line According Mitch Robbe/Keller now including serious motor specification information its motors including ohms rpnilvolt motor constants information very useful determining motor performance given applicationeither manually motor analysis program Mitch goes describe other Robbe/Keller motor niceties such finned air-cooled brush holders protrude case built-in surface-mounted spark suppression networks propeller/ voltage/rpm charts efficiency tables adjustable flux rings latter allow motor tailored high-rpm hightorque applications MB column contains information can include will add thinga lament Mitch cant other manufacturers now thought nothing else least meaningful motor specifications sure would very nice have other nice things could come later Just dont get wrong idea think its foreign its perfect thats necessarily either just recently gave away 'for parts' two older rather costly originally very good162 Model Aviation 31Z1D5550UJ PULL UNE METAL SPECUUSTS Model ATACX1 Works existing NiCd overnight C/10 chargers Yes works cordless power tools toys individual cell chargers etc Texas City Remote Control Club Second Annual Big War Bird Fly-In Sept 26&27 NATQFY ILICiI11 HUUIHtUI AMA 20304 IMAA TX 92-260-8-1 46 ISafety Inspections MANDATORY Holland Park Texas City Texas Registration Time 800 AM Registration Fee $1000 includes 2 Meal Tickets information call Kimsey Pitts 409 945-5614 Sponsor Hobby Center- Clear LakeAIRTRONIcS IncFutaba Qorp America 921 NASA ROlilAutryP086xi2329 I-IoustonTx 77058Irvine Ca 92718Los Angeles CA 9O051-03 713 488-TOYS &/c GOODIES MODELERS TOOLS #2 LR TAYLOR POWER PACER gEEEEEhinIEEEE1TESTER CHARGES BEST BATTERY nec& CYCLES BOTH TX ___iLOCATES BAD CELLS &RX BATTERIES ew aew PROViDES BATTERY BALSA STRIPPER CAPACITY READINGS CUTS PRECISION STRIP- JL---RETAIL $8950 SPEC $7150 S & H $475 WOOD TO 1/2 WIDE & 1/4 THICK FROM SHEET --zc-----1 PERMA GRIT SANDING TOOLS BALSA MAKE ACCURATE 1/32 VERNIER CUTTING ADJUSTMENTS USES REPLACEABLE NO 11 EXACTO BLADECOMPLETE LINE OF RETAIL $495 S & H $150 CASH $375TOOLS WITH FINE & COARSE GRITS RAZOR PLANEWELDED TO STEEL MASTER AIRSCREW FlOD FLAT C/F RAZOR PLANE USESFlOl FLAT F HEAVY DUTY RIGIDLY F102 FLAT M MOUNTED INDUSTRIAL BLADER200 3/4 RAD C/F R202 3/4 RND MF 500 IN LEXAN FRAME CUTTINR201 1/8 RAD C/F R203 1/2 RND MF 8425 DEPTH EASILY ADJUSTED G-RETAIL CASHR204 1/4 AND MF 8425 FOR ALL PRECISE$695 $525SHIPPING $150 PLANING OPERATIONS RETAIL$495S &H$150 CASH$375BOTH LITESPAN 36 & 72 LONG REPLACEMENT BLADES -3 FOR $100 SHEETS NOW IN STOCK Cash Prices Bold Type Add 6% Charge Cards Minimum VIS4 Charge $2500 No CODs 20% Deposit Add Sales Tax Sales California Catalog $100 USA $300 Foreign 2828 Cochran St Suite 2 SImIVaIteCA 93065 8055279114 05 5815061 D & J ELECTRONICS 900 Lucy Road Howell Michigan 48843 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzer Endorsed AMA/RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER Carry Full Line RCD RXs & Products Upgrading. 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Z7 RADIO CONTROL L7flc Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 Months Topics Electric Connection Service 2 Follow-up Electric No Good 3 Airfoilsand other computer stuff 4 Motor specifications 5 Mini-Electric news THE ELECTRIC Connection Service has new offering month Mr 0 Lee Duff 70 Main St Milo Maine 04463 telephone [2071 965-8039 recently wrote offer some kind remarks about column Electric also asked become part ECS Hes looking associate other E-fliers vicinity particular Electric beginner seeking some help getting started So tradition service Im asking E-fliers Milo area get touch tell im Bob sent ya Electric no good topical offering last column wherein offered lighthearted sincere response oft-heard exclamation month want follow up discussion indepth look specific charge made against E-power-the too heavy Relatively speaking Electric heavier no doubt about heavier notwithstanding Electrics can made perform very well indeed described last month lot can done compensate some extra power system weight thereby minimize associated performance penalty Indeed best-flying Electrics typically builder has paid attention minimizing model weight during design construction Building lightbut strongis takes get best can out almost Electric its observation experience such weight control does result better overall performance todays motors batteries very power-competitive wet equivalents heavier-than-need-be Electrics can fly quite impressively An example shown February 1992 column column included photo Ron Farkas s direct-conversion Four Star 40 Ron simply pulled original 46 wet goo-maker substituted geared 40 cobaltand witnessed fly very convincingly Ron did lets-see-whathappens experiment acknowledges plane could built lighter done start Way back April 1984 issue offered Rules Thumb Electrics including some dealing Electric model weight Ive found early offerings have stood test time fact Ive seen rules reprinted and/or referenced other authors other publications since first appeared MA review As generalization power system installation typical Electric makes up about 50% finished flying weight Reasonable limits nominal value about 40% 60% means example have five-pound Electric ready fly two three pounds Electric power system case have appropriate matchup system plane youre well way having successful Electric course just almost anything life exceptions guidelines example Electrics intended limited-motor-run competitive 68 Model Aviation Electrified Goldberg Anniversary Cub Randy Smithhisler Puyallup WA plane weighs 112 oz just under 22-ozisq-ft wing loading Electric conversion ready-made Hobby Shack Sweet Stik Greg Poulos Long Islands SEFLI group Six pounds all-up weight 195-oz loading Inside view Ron Farkass Electric version stock Four Star 40 KRC 91 Ron replaced 46 wet system dry Custom Graphics corate model stars circles triangles club logos scale manufacturers insignia K name itl Peel stick remove masking its K done AMP Graphics prespaced alignment assured costs littlel Try us K AMA number combination 10 letters K numbers computer cut 2 high Iblack whitel ppd introductory price $295 K printed information send $1 00 p&h dont delay inquire now have information need iti Call write today -K AMP Inc Graphics RO Box 242 Point NY 11715 and/or 36 Pork St Blue Point NY 11715 516 363-5205 NY Residents add sales las *** * * events makes sense install minimum battery needed job Thus intent run motor limited number seconds thafs does make sense install higher capacity battery capable providing minutes motor-run time An excellent example pictured December 1991 columnJerry Smartts 91-Nationals-winning Viking OT 650-mAh motor pack relatively low-capacity pack helped keep model weight down still providing needed minimum run time other hand models intended extended durationsuch All-UpLast-Down eventsare likely go heavy energy-storage department thereby significantly increase powersystem percentage total model weight above its clear part Electric power system stands out real heavy battery fact typical motor battery accounts about one-third finished sport models weight represents sole limitation Electric Im willing acknowledge its often little consequence double fuel tank capacity wet-powered Above Foiled Again! produced 8-in-chord NACA 2412 wing section Below Same airfoil above several computer modifications -J II II I I -r raft can very major matter indeed Electric can understand aspect Electric may draw criticism however also see situation being temporary feel its matter time technology before lighter batteries come alongthen might bye-bye greasy kid stuff good now least its important recognize appreciate accommodate todays batteries associated weight impossible task fact routinely accomplished successful Electric fliers day observation opinion majority contemporary wet-power kits overbuiltie excessive use oversize heavy materials think modeldom has grown accustomed situation extent such design practices now accepted necessary thing Electric does serious modeler teach him better builder quickly learns build both light strong finish up fine-performing planeElectric otherwise like use expression lightweight everywhere strong needed describe view building kind thinking quickly becomes Continued page 161 visaBJrn/c ELECTRONICS STICKER STN RXS SERVOS etc FOR OLDER RADIO UPDATES WE HAVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN IC AT WE 1466 windward dr mason ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 DARNED GOOD AIRMEN Lrgfltes eIo 5 Bnd spels Bust Pilot KitMeee th USA #108-1/8 scaie.$695 #106-1/6scale795 #1051/5scale895 #104-1/4scale995 #1031/3scale.1595 #308118jet695 #307117/et795 INJJ Full Body Pilot Kit #206-1/6 sca e.$ 995 #205-1/5 scale. 1095 #204-1/4 scale.1195 #203-1/3 scale.1795 CoIltaIll pIlot lean boot flIllel cap oil lempile 0110 So ollnOleoelIlgleqo i ur Kit includes illustrated inslructions harp ware paca formed canopy machine- die-cut parts made high-quality balsa plywood May flown 05 eleclric power 0491011 -engine power Pads inslructions both versions included Its compact Ready 10 fly Ii easily fits back seat car Offers solid big-plane performance Ils small plane thai flies like 40 $4995 Accepts standard-size seivosLIsI itches sbare ready mafltj See hobby dealer first doesnt stock SNAPPER order direct Include $250 S&H direct orders FAX 315- 5484099 ORDERiNG INSTRUCTIONS see yea ode dieci Add $100 ehipejeg NYS Residenis add 7% ma check ot Money Ode September1992 69 preflight check should include inspection radio loose worn wires cracked servo arms Lets keep safe flyaway scary thing BCNU RC EloctricslKopski Continued page 69 attitude state mind building way becomes automatica habit thats think modelsElectric othershould built may have experienced lumberyard kind wet-power kit may suggest try building good ol fashioned Comet similar rubber-powered modeland experience other extreme build next Electric like latter former can locate abovereferenced April 84 Model Aviation besides Rules Thumb Electric youll also find building guidelines obtain kind strong light structures have worked well over years Last month made some comments about computers general new PC DOS particular As said hate system its very unfriendlynot like retired Atari ST daughters Mac knew would case before bought thing Sounds dumb huh oh whygiven priori knowledgedid buy PC Did devil make No Aside some workrelated reasons did because Im scratchbuilder also serious Electric enthusiast Yup everyone elses misfortune relevant programs have written PCand good machines So no choice go PC route what wanted Heres first modeling-related program used Foiled Again! Actually Ive program few years used machine work really neat program serious scratch-builder Electric modelers interestedif enjoy model design building have access DOS-based IBM-compatible PC dot-matrix printer will probably find program very much liking program computes plots out sorts neat airfoil things including full-size sections location tapered wing Besides can add optional allowance planking wherever want can add other custom wing section variationssuch thicker trailing edgesif wish time read new upgrade will probably available will allow plot sections vary span example could design wing semisymmetrical root section flat-bottomed tip shape plot out gradually varying sections between Enjoy Flying Trans-Mitt Transmitter Harness V%I White strap shown photo clarity available black new solution RIC transmitter stability Two strap system neck TX support Support strap can store conveniently TX Wide range adjustments height tilt angle Rapid easy adjustment attachment removal Feel aircraft fly control safety *Light weight stores easily takes up little space Wide soft comfortable fuel proof material Send $150O$3OOS&H Idea Storm PO Box 8229 Bartlett IL 60103 Distributor inquiries invited 708-830-2897 Fuselage Length 45 Rec Engine Size 45-60 4 Stroke 80-90 Flying Weight 6 Its Phone 404-532-6401 900 530 EST M-F Lanier RC PO Box 458 Oakwood GA 30566 Wing Span 63 Area 630 sq Radio Channels 4 FAX 404-532-2163 September 1992 161 CLEAN UP YOUR ACT Lanier RCs CAPRICE An ARF AND FINE TUNE YOUR AEROBATICSI Send SASE free color catalog RAPID NICAD CHARGER field charging nicads $6995 adjustable 100% capacity MOSFET field charger 4 S cell RX 5 cell TX nicads Using stale-of-the-art MOSFET technology can rapidly field charge year 48 60 V RX 96 V TX nicads Isimoltaneously independently Plug cars cloarette lighter socket plug included 12 V field battely posh buttoe thIs unit will ofo rest Will charge FULL 100% CAPACITY WITtIOIJF TIlE CAR ENGINf RUNNING 120-140 V 500cm Aotomatic Voltage Sensing circuitry will terorinate charge LfDs will indicate Separate RX TX current adjostment up 1200 mA factory set 500 mA allow fast charging nicads excess 1200 mAll capacity ability used home trichle/overnight/fast charging systeor using 12 V DC regotated power supply Ideal sport flyers helicopters 1/4 scale boats gliders Separate RX TX trip cottage adjustments allow charging 4 5 cell RX nicads us well precise control ocer charge termination cottages 1 GLOW SWITCH SYSTEM MKH ACTUOLOW & LOBAT detectors $8995 on-board Glow Switch will allow easier safer starting 2 4 strobe engines Eliminate problem engines have rough idle refuse mu tow speed Just throttle hach & flip prop No external batteries cables deal Ideal inverted cowled jet engines well installations glow plug difficult reach TOe unique ACTUGLOW detector wilt show via remotely mounted LED glow plug actually wortdng LOBAT detector wilt inform receiver nicads have enough cottage another flight Will worh AM FM FCM radius Auto Turn Oft powers down glow plug receiver turned off unit incorporates servo reversing adjustable trip point Wilt work 2 glow plugs dual MOSFET design ensures extremely tow voltage drop therefore maximum heat glow plug Nicad battery AC charger glow head connector cable alt hardware included nothing else buyl Unit shipped finned Prellaid Orders Mocey Order Certified Chech leads Also available Fotaba 1 connector $7 additional Shipping & Haodlivg 5700 cOD Orfinor Coot Certified Chech collected INNOVATIVE ELECTRONICS00 delroery Add $400 lv ohove ureovelo liii ELECTRONICS BY DESIGNFACTORY DIRCCT ONLY Dept 262 304 Faa Ru. linda,. lii 03051 603-882-6022 Alt prices Spevificatlons Subject ____________________________________________________________[v32][b1663306312600]] Change Without Nofice Designed Manufactured USA KS METAL Aluminum/Brass/Copper Tubing & Shapes Music Wire eTools Soldedng Irons Silk Silk Span Finishing Materials SEND SLOG FOR PRICE LIST MID CATAWI KS Engineering 6917W 59th Strt Chicaao IL 60638 S Discover SECRET TO HASSLE-FREE CHARGING Dont miss perfect day because uncharged batteries amazingly simple AUTO-TRICKLE ADAPTER converts ALL overnight chargers FULLY AUTOMATIC TRICKLE CHARGERS Nothing else like Simply plug wall plug overnight chargers push button forget about batteries whole fleet will ready next day week mouth year Nothing solder no connectors buy 100% solid slate device safely reduces chargers output pulse trickle after 16 hours Directly supports 1 3 chargers However powerful 120 Watt capacity easily HANDLES 13 TO 30 CHARGERS Nothing else comes close convenience simplicity safety cost effectiveness T I1 E AUTO-TRICKLE ADAPTER TODAY DEALER send $3995 5&H Direcily Tejera Microsystems Engineering Inc 813-968-9510 PO Box 340608 Tampa Florida 33694 full size can get information Foiled Again! king out Cygnet Software ad MA writing Cygnet address shown Foiled Again! modeling reason went PC route reader kind enough send motor analysis programone written PCs course Im aware some other Electric-related programs such battery evaluation programs run plot discharge curves theres ModelCAD program design detail scale entire model plana tempting product idea hope try some day folksI think just beginning course Im also writing very text machine thats nothing newonly difficult stupid unforgiving user-hostile DOSbased PC oh couldnt neat modeling programs mention others well have written warm friendly Mac Meaningful motor specificationsor rather widespread lack thereofare source unceasing annoyance Regular readers know Ive times lamented unfortunate circumstance Having just mentioned motor-related computer programs above having just read Miteh Polings Electric Power column July Model Builder magazine Im once again back kick column Mitch describes attendance recent Nuremberg Toy Fair Germany new European Electric goodies shown particular describes some new motors Robbe/Keller folks have configured specified product line According Mitch Robbe/Keller now including serious motor specification information its motors including ohms rpnilvolt motor constants information very useful determining motor performance given applicationeither manually motor analysis program Mitch goes describe other Robbe/Keller motor niceties such finned air-cooled brush holders protrude case built-in surface-mounted spark suppression networks propeller/ voltage/rpm charts efficiency tables adjustable flux rings latter allow motor tailored high-rpm hightorque applications MB column contains information can include will add thinga lament Mitch cant other manufacturers now thought nothing else least meaningful motor specifications sure would very nice have other nice things could come later Just dont get wrong idea think its foreign its perfect thats necessarily either just recently gave away 'for parts' two older rather costly originally very good162 Model Aviation 31Z1D5550UJ PULL UNE METAL SPECUUSTS Model ATACX1 Works existing NiCd overnight C/10 chargers Yes works cordless power tools toys individual cell chargers etc Texas City Remote Control Club Second Annual Big War Bird Fly-In Sept 26&27 NATQFY ILICiI11 HUUIHtUI AMA 20304 IMAA TX 92-260-8-1 46 ISafety Inspections MANDATORY Holland Park Texas City Texas Registration Time 800 AM Registration Fee $1000 includes 2 Meal Tickets information call Kimsey Pitts 409 945-5614 Sponsor Hobby Center- Clear LakeAIRTRONIcS IncFutaba Qorp America 921 NASA ROlilAutryP086xi2329 I-IoustonTx 77058Irvine Ca 92718Los Angeles CA 9O051-03 713 488-TOYS &/c GOODIES MODELERS TOOLS #2 LR TAYLOR POWER PACER gEEEEEhinIEEEE1TESTER CHARGES BEST BATTERY nec& CYCLES BOTH TX ___iLOCATES BAD CELLS &RX BATTERIES ew aew PROViDES BATTERY BALSA STRIPPER CAPACITY READINGS CUTS PRECISION STRIP- JL---RETAIL $8950 SPEC $7150 S & H $475 WOOD TO 1/2 WIDE & 1/4 THICK FROM SHEET --zc-----1 PERMA GRIT SANDING TOOLS BALSA MAKE ACCURATE 1/32 VERNIER CUTTING ADJUSTMENTS USES REPLACEABLE NO 11 EXACTO BLADECOMPLETE LINE OF RETAIL $495 S & H $150 CASH $375TOOLS WITH FINE & COARSE GRITS RAZOR PLANEWELDED TO STEEL MASTER AIRSCREW FlOD FLAT C/F RAZOR PLANE USESFlOl FLAT F HEAVY DUTY RIGIDLY F102 FLAT M MOUNTED INDUSTRIAL BLADER200 3/4 RAD C/F R202 3/4 RND MF 500 IN LEXAN FRAME CUTTINR201 1/8 RAD C/F R203 1/2 RND MF 8425 DEPTH EASILY ADJUSTED G-RETAIL CASHR204 1/4 AND MF 8425 FOR ALL PRECISE$695 $525SHIPPING $150 PLANING OPERATIONS RETAIL$495S &H$150 CASH$375BOTH LITESPAN 36 & 72 LONG REPLACEMENT BLADES -3 FOR $100 SHEETS NOW IN STOCK Cash Prices Bold Type Add 6% Charge Cards Minimum VIS4 Charge $2500 No CODs 20% Deposit Add Sales Tax Sales California Catalog $100 USA $300 Foreign 2828 Cochran St Suite 2 SImIVaIteCA 93065 8055279114 05 5815061 D & J ELECTRONICS 900 Lucy Road Howell Michigan 48843 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzer Endorsed AMA/RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER Carry Full Line RCD RXs & Products Upgrading. ASK ABOUT THE NEW HOT FOCUS SERIES RADIO CONTROL SYSTEMS FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance Extra. UPS Mail VISA / MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8YSQ working Keller 25/12smagnificent motors indeedbecause brush failures unavailability spares replacements Theres lot said American-made products tor can actually get spare parts cant have must compromiseon motors computers much else life too Mini-Electrics very popular modelers Ive wanting get phase Electric quite Some modelers devote major portion total modeling endeavors particular area does Dick Gibbs every-other-mooth Electric columnist Flying Models Readers MA column often inquire about low-watts end Electric usually-refer em Dicks column Just modelers dedicated specialty also suppliers established source small stuff HiLine Ltd Until recently business has owned Don Srull Tom Schmitt may recall seeing several mini-Electric designs published Don over years Anyway Tom recently wrote tell Don have sold HiLine Dave Marie Rees new address can write folks HiLine PO Box 11558 Goldsboro NC 27532 Readers interested mini-Electrics can start off buying current HiLine catalog $1 write tell em Bob sent ya thanks Don Tom providing mini-goodies over years best wishes Dave Marie continuation HiLine See KRC 92-okay So ends yet column just another column anniversary issue sorts first-ever Electric article appeared September 1983 issue Model Aviation Andits heck great Electric flight ever since Please include SASE correspondence youd like reply Now charge up fly high fast far long clean quietwith Electric CL ScalelBoss Continued page 84 judging speed CL Scale models flight Thanks Fred Cronenwett Canoga Park California Joe Sullivan Dallas Texas John W McKee Boytown Texas efforts data Anyone interested copies data Send large 8 x 10 envelope $1 cover postage copying costs address top column Oops photo correction note Joseph P Magna Plantersville Texas 164 Model Aviation ENGINES L YL22ZY ENGINES life time collection going up auction Over 73 engines 35 40 years old older! chance start collecting! Most engines hard find fair price Write complete instructions bid owe yourself!! Top BIDDER GETS THEM ALL!! Send SASE ENGINES P 0 Box 519 Robles CA 93447 I
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/09
Page Numbers: 68, 69, 161, 162, 164
Z7 RADIO CONTROL L7flc Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 Months Topics Electric Connection Service 2 Follow-up Electric No Good 3 Airfoilsand other computer stuff 4 Motor specifications 5 Mini-Electric news THE ELECTRIC Connection Service has new offering month Mr 0 Lee Duff 70 Main St Milo Maine 04463 telephone [2071 965-8039 recently wrote offer some kind remarks about column Electric also asked become part ECS Hes looking associate other E-fliers vicinity particular Electric beginner seeking some help getting started So tradition service Im asking E-fliers Milo area get touch tell im Bob sent ya Electric no good topical offering last column wherein offered lighthearted sincere response oft-heard exclamation month want follow up discussion indepth look specific charge made against E-power-the too heavy Relatively speaking Electric heavier no doubt about heavier notwithstanding Electrics can made perform very well indeed described last month lot can done compensate some extra power system weight thereby minimize associated performance penalty Indeed best-flying Electrics typically builder has paid attention minimizing model weight during design construction Building lightbut strongis takes get best can out almost Electric its observation experience such weight control does result better overall performance todays motors batteries very power-competitive wet equivalents heavier-than-need-be Electrics can fly quite impressively An example shown February 1992 column column included photo Ron Farkas s direct-conversion Four Star 40 Ron simply pulled original 46 wet goo-maker substituted geared 40 cobaltand witnessed fly very convincingly Ron did lets-see-whathappens experiment acknowledges plane could built lighter done start Way back April 1984 issue offered Rules Thumb Electrics including some dealing Electric model weight Ive found early offerings have stood test time fact Ive seen rules reprinted and/or referenced other authors other publications since first appeared MA review As generalization power system installation typical Electric makes up about 50% finished flying weight Reasonable limits nominal value about 40% 60% means example have five-pound Electric ready fly two three pounds Electric power system case have appropriate matchup system plane youre well way having successful Electric course just almost anything life exceptions guidelines example Electrics intended limited-motor-run competitive 68 Model Aviation Electrified Goldberg Anniversary Cub Randy Smithhisler Puyallup WA plane weighs 112 oz just under 22-ozisq-ft wing loading Electric conversion ready-made Hobby Shack Sweet Stik Greg Poulos Long Islands SEFLI group Six pounds all-up weight 195-oz loading Inside view Ron Farkass Electric version stock Four Star 40 KRC 91 Ron replaced 46 wet system dry Custom Graphics corate model stars circles triangles club logos scale manufacturers insignia K name itl Peel stick remove masking its K done AMP Graphics prespaced alignment assured costs littlel Try us K AMA number combination 10 letters K numbers computer cut 2 high Iblack whitel ppd introductory price $295 K printed information send $1 00 p&h dont delay inquire now have information need iti Call write today -K AMP Inc Graphics RO Box 242 Point NY 11715 and/or 36 Pork St Blue Point NY 11715 516 363-5205 NY Residents add sales las *** * * events makes sense install minimum battery needed job Thus intent run motor limited number seconds thafs does make sense install higher capacity battery capable providing minutes motor-run time An excellent example pictured December 1991 columnJerry Smartts 91-Nationals-winning Viking OT 650-mAh motor pack relatively low-capacity pack helped keep model weight down still providing needed minimum run time other hand models intended extended durationsuch All-UpLast-Down eventsare likely go heavy energy-storage department thereby significantly increase powersystem percentage total model weight above its clear part Electric power system stands out real heavy battery fact typical motor battery accounts about one-third finished sport models weight represents sole limitation Electric Im willing acknowledge its often little consequence double fuel tank capacity wet-powered Above Foiled Again! produced 8-in-chord NACA 2412 wing section Below Same airfoil above several computer modifications -J II II I I -r raft can very major matter indeed Electric can understand aspect Electric may draw criticism however also see situation being temporary feel its matter time technology before lighter batteries come alongthen might bye-bye greasy kid stuff good now least its important recognize appreciate accommodate todays batteries associated weight impossible task fact routinely accomplished successful Electric fliers day observation opinion majority contemporary wet-power kits overbuiltie excessive use oversize heavy materials think modeldom has grown accustomed situation extent such design practices now accepted necessary thing Electric does serious modeler teach him better builder quickly learns build both light strong finish up fine-performing planeElectric otherwise like use expression lightweight everywhere strong needed describe view building kind thinking quickly becomes Continued page 161 visaBJrn/c ELECTRONICS STICKER STN RXS SERVOS etc FOR OLDER RADIO UPDATES WE HAVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN IC AT WE 1466 windward dr mason ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 DARNED GOOD AIRMEN Lrgfltes eIo 5 Bnd spels Bust Pilot KitMeee th USA #108-1/8 scaie.$695 #106-1/6scale795 #1051/5scale895 #104-1/4scale995 #1031/3scale.1595 #308118jet695 #307117/et795 INJJ Full Body Pilot Kit #206-1/6 sca e.$ 995 #205-1/5 scale. 1095 #204-1/4 scale.1195 #203-1/3 scale.1795 CoIltaIll pIlot lean boot flIllel cap oil lempile 0110 So ollnOleoelIlgleqo i ur Kit includes illustrated inslructions harp ware paca formed canopy machine- die-cut parts made high-quality balsa plywood May flown 05 eleclric power 0491011 -engine power Pads inslructions both versions included Its compact Ready 10 fly Ii easily fits back seat car Offers solid big-plane performance Ils small plane thai flies like 40 $4995 Accepts standard-size seivosLIsI itches sbare ready mafltj See hobby dealer first doesnt stock SNAPPER order direct Include $250 S&H direct orders FAX 315- 5484099 ORDERiNG INSTRUCTIONS see yea ode dieci Add $100 ehipejeg NYS Residenis add 7% ma check ot Money Ode September1992 69 preflight check should include inspection radio loose worn wires cracked servo arms Lets keep safe flyaway scary thing BCNU RC EloctricslKopski Continued page 69 attitude state mind building way becomes automatica habit thats think modelsElectric othershould built may have experienced lumberyard kind wet-power kit may suggest try building good ol fashioned Comet similar rubber-powered modeland experience other extreme build next Electric like latter former can locate abovereferenced April 84 Model Aviation besides Rules Thumb Electric youll also find building guidelines obtain kind strong light structures have worked well over years Last month made some comments about computers general new PC DOS particular As said hate system its very unfriendlynot like retired Atari ST daughters Mac knew would case before bought thing Sounds dumb huh oh whygiven priori knowledgedid buy PC Did devil make No Aside some workrelated reasons did because Im scratchbuilder also serious Electric enthusiast Yup everyone elses misfortune relevant programs have written PCand good machines So no choice go PC route what wanted Heres first modeling-related program used Foiled Again! Actually Ive program few years used machine work really neat program serious scratch-builder Electric modelers interestedif enjoy model design building have access DOS-based IBM-compatible PC dot-matrix printer will probably find program very much liking program computes plots out sorts neat airfoil things including full-size sections location tapered wing Besides can add optional allowance planking wherever want can add other custom wing section variationssuch thicker trailing edgesif wish time read new upgrade will probably available will allow plot sections vary span example could design wing semisymmetrical root section flat-bottomed tip shape plot out gradually varying sections between Enjoy Flying Trans-Mitt Transmitter Harness V%I White strap shown photo clarity available black new solution RIC transmitter stability Two strap system neck TX support Support strap can store conveniently TX Wide range adjustments height tilt angle Rapid easy adjustment attachment removal Feel aircraft fly control safety *Light weight stores easily takes up little space Wide soft comfortable fuel proof material Send $150O$3OOS&H Idea Storm PO Box 8229 Bartlett IL 60103 Distributor inquiries invited 708-830-2897 Fuselage Length 45 Rec Engine Size 45-60 4 Stroke 80-90 Flying Weight 6 Its Phone 404-532-6401 900 530 EST M-F Lanier RC PO Box 458 Oakwood GA 30566 Wing Span 63 Area 630 sq Radio Channels 4 FAX 404-532-2163 September 1992 161 CLEAN UP YOUR ACT Lanier RCs CAPRICE An ARF AND FINE TUNE YOUR AEROBATICSI Send SASE free color catalog RAPID NICAD CHARGER field charging nicads $6995 adjustable 100% capacity MOSFET field charger 4 S cell RX 5 cell TX nicads Using stale-of-the-art MOSFET technology can rapidly field charge year 48 60 V RX 96 V TX nicads Isimoltaneously independently Plug cars cloarette lighter socket plug included 12 V field battely posh buttoe thIs unit will ofo rest Will charge FULL 100% CAPACITY WITtIOIJF TIlE CAR ENGINf RUNNING 120-140 V 500cm Aotomatic Voltage Sensing circuitry will terorinate charge LfDs will indicate Separate RX TX current adjostment up 1200 mA factory set 500 mA allow fast charging nicads excess 1200 mAll capacity ability used home trichle/overnight/fast charging systeor using 12 V DC regotated power supply Ideal sport flyers helicopters 1/4 scale boats gliders Separate RX TX trip cottage adjustments allow charging 4 5 cell RX nicads us well precise control ocer charge termination cottages 1 GLOW SWITCH SYSTEM MKH ACTUOLOW & LOBAT detectors $8995 on-board Glow Switch will allow easier safer starting 2 4 strobe engines Eliminate problem engines have rough idle refuse mu tow speed Just throttle hach & flip prop No external batteries cables deal Ideal inverted cowled jet engines well installations glow plug difficult reach TOe unique ACTUGLOW detector wilt show via remotely mounted LED glow plug actually wortdng LOBAT detector wilt inform receiver nicads have enough cottage another flight Will worh AM FM FCM radius Auto Turn Oft powers down glow plug receiver turned off unit incorporates servo reversing adjustable trip point Wilt work 2 glow plugs dual MOSFET design ensures extremely tow voltage drop therefore maximum heat glow plug Nicad battery AC charger glow head connector cable alt hardware included nothing else buyl Unit shipped finned Prellaid Orders Mocey Order Certified Chech leads Also available Fotaba 1 connector $7 additional Shipping & Haodlivg 5700 cOD Orfinor Coot Certified Chech collected INNOVATIVE ELECTRONICS00 delroery Add $400 lv ohove ureovelo liii ELECTRONICS BY DESIGNFACTORY DIRCCT ONLY Dept 262 304 Faa Ru. linda,. lii 03051 603-882-6022 Alt prices Spevificatlons Subject ____________________________________________________________[v32][b1663306312600]] Change Without Nofice Designed Manufactured USA KS METAL Aluminum/Brass/Copper Tubing & Shapes Music Wire eTools Soldedng Irons Silk Silk Span Finishing Materials SEND SLOG FOR PRICE LIST MID CATAWI KS Engineering 6917W 59th Strt Chicaao IL 60638 S Discover SECRET TO HASSLE-FREE CHARGING Dont miss perfect day because uncharged batteries amazingly simple AUTO-TRICKLE ADAPTER converts ALL overnight chargers FULLY AUTOMATIC TRICKLE CHARGERS Nothing else like Simply plug wall plug overnight chargers push button forget about batteries whole fleet will ready next day week mouth year Nothing solder no connectors buy 100% solid slate device safely reduces chargers output pulse trickle after 16 hours Directly supports 1 3 chargers However powerful 120 Watt capacity easily HANDLES 13 TO 30 CHARGERS Nothing else comes close convenience simplicity safety cost effectiveness T I1 E AUTO-TRICKLE ADAPTER TODAY DEALER send $3995 5&H Direcily Tejera Microsystems Engineering Inc 813-968-9510 PO Box 340608 Tampa Florida 33694 full size can get information Foiled Again! king out Cygnet Software ad MA writing Cygnet address shown Foiled Again! modeling reason went PC route reader kind enough send motor analysis programone written PCs course Im aware some other Electric-related programs such battery evaluation programs run plot discharge curves theres ModelCAD program design detail scale entire model plana tempting product idea hope try some day folksI think just beginning course Im also writing very text machine thats nothing newonly difficult stupid unforgiving user-hostile DOSbased PC oh couldnt neat modeling programs mention others well have written warm friendly Mac Meaningful motor specificationsor rather widespread lack thereofare source unceasing annoyance Regular readers know Ive times lamented unfortunate circumstance Having just mentioned motor-related computer programs above having just read Miteh Polings Electric Power column July Model Builder magazine Im once again back kick column Mitch describes attendance recent Nuremberg Toy Fair Germany new European Electric goodies shown particular describes some new motors Robbe/Keller folks have configured specified product line According Mitch Robbe/Keller now including serious motor specification information its motors including ohms rpnilvolt motor constants information very useful determining motor performance given applicationeither manually motor analysis program Mitch goes describe other Robbe/Keller motor niceties such finned air-cooled brush holders protrude case built-in surface-mounted spark suppression networks propeller/ voltage/rpm charts efficiency tables adjustable flux rings latter allow motor tailored high-rpm hightorque applications MB column contains information can include will add thinga lament Mitch cant other manufacturers now thought nothing else least meaningful motor specifications sure would very nice have other nice things could come later Just dont get wrong idea think its foreign its perfect thats necessarily either just recently gave away 'for parts' two older rather costly originally very good162 Model Aviation 31Z1D5550UJ PULL UNE METAL SPECUUSTS Model ATACX1 Works existing NiCd overnight C/10 chargers Yes works cordless power tools toys individual cell chargers etc Texas City Remote Control Club Second Annual Big War Bird Fly-In Sept 26&27 NATQFY ILICiI11 HUUIHtUI AMA 20304 IMAA TX 92-260-8-1 46 ISafety Inspections MANDATORY Holland Park Texas City Texas Registration Time 800 AM Registration Fee $1000 includes 2 Meal Tickets information call Kimsey Pitts 409 945-5614 Sponsor Hobby Center- Clear LakeAIRTRONIcS IncFutaba Qorp America 921 NASA ROlilAutryP086xi2329 I-IoustonTx 77058Irvine Ca 92718Los Angeles CA 9O051-03 713 488-TOYS &/c GOODIES MODELERS TOOLS #2 LR TAYLOR POWER PACER gEEEEEhinIEEEE1TESTER CHARGES BEST BATTERY nec& CYCLES BOTH TX ___iLOCATES BAD CELLS &RX BATTERIES ew aew PROViDES BATTERY BALSA STRIPPER CAPACITY READINGS CUTS PRECISION STRIP- JL---RETAIL $8950 SPEC $7150 S & H $475 WOOD TO 1/2 WIDE & 1/4 THICK FROM SHEET --zc-----1 PERMA GRIT SANDING TOOLS BALSA MAKE ACCURATE 1/32 VERNIER CUTTING ADJUSTMENTS USES REPLACEABLE NO 11 EXACTO BLADECOMPLETE LINE OF RETAIL $495 S & H $150 CASH $375TOOLS WITH FINE & COARSE GRITS RAZOR PLANEWELDED TO STEEL MASTER AIRSCREW FlOD FLAT C/F RAZOR PLANE USESFlOl FLAT F HEAVY DUTY RIGIDLY F102 FLAT M MOUNTED INDUSTRIAL BLADER200 3/4 RAD C/F R202 3/4 RND MF 500 IN LEXAN FRAME CUTTINR201 1/8 RAD C/F R203 1/2 RND MF 8425 DEPTH EASILY ADJUSTED G-RETAIL CASHR204 1/4 AND MF 8425 FOR ALL PRECISE$695 $525SHIPPING $150 PLANING OPERATIONS RETAIL$495S &H$150 CASH$375BOTH LITESPAN 36 & 72 LONG REPLACEMENT BLADES -3 FOR $100 SHEETS NOW IN STOCK Cash Prices Bold Type Add 6% Charge Cards Minimum VIS4 Charge $2500 No CODs 20% Deposit Add Sales Tax Sales California Catalog $100 USA $300 Foreign 2828 Cochran St Suite 2 SImIVaIteCA 93065 8055279114 05 5815061 D & J ELECTRONICS 900 Lucy Road Howell Michigan 48843 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzer Endorsed AMA/RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER Carry Full Line RCD RXs & Products Upgrading. ASK ABOUT THE NEW HOT FOCUS SERIES RADIO CONTROL SYSTEMS FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance Extra. UPS Mail VISA / MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8YSQ working Keller 25/12smagnificent motors indeedbecause brush failures unavailability spares replacements Theres lot said American-made products tor can actually get spare parts cant have must compromiseon motors computers much else life too Mini-Electrics very popular modelers Ive wanting get phase Electric quite Some modelers devote major portion total modeling endeavors particular area does Dick Gibbs every-other-mooth Electric columnist Flying Models Readers MA column often inquire about low-watts end Electric usually-refer em Dicks column Just modelers dedicated specialty also suppliers established source small stuff HiLine Ltd Until recently business has owned Don Srull Tom Schmitt may recall seeing several mini-Electric designs published Don over years Anyway Tom recently wrote tell Don have sold HiLine Dave Marie Rees new address can write folks HiLine PO Box 11558 Goldsboro NC 27532 Readers interested mini-Electrics can start off buying current HiLine catalog $1 write tell em Bob sent ya thanks Don Tom providing mini-goodies over years best wishes Dave Marie continuation HiLine See KRC 92-okay So ends yet column just another column anniversary issue sorts first-ever Electric article appeared September 1983 issue Model Aviation Andits heck great Electric flight ever since Please include SASE correspondence youd like reply Now charge up fly high fast far long clean quietwith Electric CL ScalelBoss Continued page 84 judging speed CL Scale models flight Thanks Fred Cronenwett Canoga Park California Joe Sullivan Dallas Texas John W McKee Boytown Texas efforts data Anyone interested copies data Send large 8 x 10 envelope $1 cover postage copying costs address top column Oops photo correction note Joseph P Magna Plantersville Texas 164 Model Aviation ENGINES L YL22ZY ENGINES life time collection going up auction Over 73 engines 35 40 years old older! chance start collecting! Most engines hard find fair price Write complete instructions bid owe yourself!! Top BIDDER GETS THEM ALL!! Send SASE ENGINES P 0 Box 519 Robles CA 93447 I
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/09
Page Numbers: 68, 69, 161, 162, 164
Z7 RADIO CONTROL L7flc Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 Months Topics Electric Connection Service 2 Follow-up Electric No Good 3 Airfoilsand other computer stuff 4 Motor specifications 5 Mini-Electric news THE ELECTRIC Connection Service has new offering month Mr 0 Lee Duff 70 Main St Milo Maine 04463 telephone [2071 965-8039 recently wrote offer some kind remarks about column Electric also asked become part ECS Hes looking associate other E-fliers vicinity particular Electric beginner seeking some help getting started So tradition service Im asking E-fliers Milo area get touch tell im Bob sent ya Electric no good topical offering last column wherein offered lighthearted sincere response oft-heard exclamation month want follow up discussion indepth look specific charge made against E-power-the too heavy Relatively speaking Electric heavier no doubt about heavier notwithstanding Electrics can made perform very well indeed described last month lot can done compensate some extra power system weight thereby minimize associated performance penalty Indeed best-flying Electrics typically builder has paid attention minimizing model weight during design construction Building lightbut strongis takes get best can out almost Electric its observation experience such weight control does result better overall performance todays motors batteries very power-competitive wet equivalents heavier-than-need-be Electrics can fly quite impressively An example shown February 1992 column column included photo Ron Farkas s direct-conversion Four Star 40 Ron simply pulled original 46 wet goo-maker substituted geared 40 cobaltand witnessed fly very convincingly Ron did lets-see-whathappens experiment acknowledges plane could built lighter done start Way back April 1984 issue offered Rules Thumb Electrics including some dealing Electric model weight Ive found early offerings have stood test time fact Ive seen rules reprinted and/or referenced other authors other publications since first appeared MA review As generalization power system installation typical Electric makes up about 50% finished flying weight Reasonable limits nominal value about 40% 60% means example have five-pound Electric ready fly two three pounds Electric power system case have appropriate matchup system plane youre well way having successful Electric course just almost anything life exceptions guidelines example Electrics intended limited-motor-run competitive 68 Model Aviation Electrified Goldberg Anniversary Cub Randy Smithhisler Puyallup WA plane weighs 112 oz just under 22-ozisq-ft wing loading Electric conversion ready-made Hobby Shack Sweet Stik Greg Poulos Long Islands SEFLI group Six pounds all-up weight 195-oz loading Inside view Ron Farkass Electric version stock Four Star 40 KRC 91 Ron replaced 46 wet system dry Custom Graphics corate model stars circles triangles club logos scale manufacturers insignia K name itl Peel stick remove masking its K done AMP Graphics prespaced alignment assured costs littlel Try us K AMA number combination 10 letters K numbers computer cut 2 high Iblack whitel ppd introductory price $295 K printed information send $1 00 p&h dont delay inquire now have information need iti Call write today -K AMP Inc Graphics RO Box 242 Point NY 11715 and/or 36 Pork St Blue Point NY 11715 516 363-5205 NY Residents add sales las *** * * events makes sense install minimum battery needed job Thus intent run motor limited number seconds thafs does make sense install higher capacity battery capable providing minutes motor-run time An excellent example pictured December 1991 columnJerry Smartts 91-Nationals-winning Viking OT 650-mAh motor pack relatively low-capacity pack helped keep model weight down still providing needed minimum run time other hand models intended extended durationsuch All-UpLast-Down eventsare likely go heavy energy-storage department thereby significantly increase powersystem percentage total model weight above its clear part Electric power system stands out real heavy battery fact typical motor battery accounts about one-third finished sport models weight represents sole limitation Electric Im willing acknowledge its often little consequence double fuel tank capacity wet-powered Above Foiled Again! produced 8-in-chord NACA 2412 wing section Below Same airfoil above several computer modifications -J II II I I -r raft can very major matter indeed Electric can understand aspect Electric may draw criticism however also see situation being temporary feel its matter time technology before lighter batteries come alongthen might bye-bye greasy kid stuff good now least its important recognize appreciate accommodate todays batteries associated weight impossible task fact routinely accomplished successful Electric fliers day observation opinion majority contemporary wet-power kits overbuiltie excessive use oversize heavy materials think modeldom has grown accustomed situation extent such design practices now accepted necessary thing Electric does serious modeler teach him better builder quickly learns build both light strong finish up fine-performing planeElectric otherwise like use expression lightweight everywhere strong needed describe view building kind thinking quickly becomes Continued page 161 visaBJrn/c ELECTRONICS STICKER STN RXS SERVOS etc FOR OLDER RADIO UPDATES WE HAVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN IC AT WE 1466 windward dr mason ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 DARNED GOOD AIRMEN Lrgfltes eIo 5 Bnd spels Bust Pilot KitMeee th USA #108-1/8 scaie.$695 #106-1/6scale795 #1051/5scale895 #104-1/4scale995 #1031/3scale.1595 #308118jet695 #307117/et795 INJJ Full Body Pilot Kit #206-1/6 sca e.$ 995 #205-1/5 scale. 1095 #204-1/4 scale.1195 #203-1/3 scale.1795 CoIltaIll pIlot lean boot flIllel cap oil lempile 0110 So ollnOleoelIlgleqo i ur Kit includes illustrated inslructions harp ware paca formed canopy machine- die-cut parts made high-quality balsa plywood May flown 05 eleclric power 0491011 -engine power Pads inslructions both versions included Its compact Ready 10 fly Ii easily fits back seat car Offers solid big-plane performance Ils small plane thai flies like 40 $4995 Accepts standard-size seivosLIsI itches sbare ready mafltj See hobby dealer first doesnt stock SNAPPER order direct Include $250 S&H direct orders FAX 315- 5484099 ORDERiNG INSTRUCTIONS see yea ode dieci Add $100 ehipejeg NYS Residenis add 7% ma check ot Money Ode September1992 69 preflight check should include inspection radio loose worn wires cracked servo arms Lets keep safe flyaway scary thing BCNU RC EloctricslKopski Continued page 69 attitude state mind building way becomes automatica habit thats think modelsElectric othershould built may have experienced lumberyard kind wet-power kit may suggest try building good ol fashioned Comet similar rubber-powered modeland experience other extreme build next Electric like latter former can locate abovereferenced April 84 Model Aviation besides Rules Thumb Electric youll also find building guidelines obtain kind strong light structures have worked well over years Last month made some comments about computers general new PC DOS particular As said hate system its very unfriendlynot like retired Atari ST daughters Mac knew would case before bought thing Sounds dumb huh oh whygiven priori knowledgedid buy PC Did devil make No Aside some workrelated reasons did because Im scratchbuilder also serious Electric enthusiast Yup everyone elses misfortune relevant programs have written PCand good machines So no choice go PC route what wanted Heres first modeling-related program used Foiled Again! Actually Ive program few years used machine work really neat program serious scratch-builder Electric modelers interestedif enjoy model design building have access DOS-based IBM-compatible PC dot-matrix printer will probably find program very much liking program computes plots out sorts neat airfoil things including full-size sections location tapered wing Besides can add optional allowance planking wherever want can add other custom wing section variationssuch thicker trailing edgesif wish time read new upgrade will probably available will allow plot sections vary span example could design wing semisymmetrical root section flat-bottomed tip shape plot out gradually varying sections between Enjoy Flying Trans-Mitt Transmitter Harness V%I White strap shown photo clarity available black new solution RIC transmitter stability Two strap system neck TX support Support strap can store conveniently TX Wide range adjustments height tilt angle Rapid easy adjustment attachment removal Feel aircraft fly control safety *Light weight stores easily takes up little space Wide soft comfortable fuel proof material Send $150O$3OOS&H Idea Storm PO Box 8229 Bartlett IL 60103 Distributor inquiries invited 708-830-2897 Fuselage Length 45 Rec Engine Size 45-60 4 Stroke 80-90 Flying Weight 6 Its Phone 404-532-6401 900 530 EST M-F Lanier RC PO Box 458 Oakwood GA 30566 Wing Span 63 Area 630 sq Radio Channels 4 FAX 404-532-2163 September 1992 161 CLEAN UP YOUR ACT Lanier RCs CAPRICE An ARF AND FINE TUNE YOUR AEROBATICSI Send SASE free color catalog RAPID NICAD CHARGER field charging nicads $6995 adjustable 100% capacity MOSFET field charger 4 S cell RX 5 cell TX nicads Using stale-of-the-art MOSFET technology can rapidly field charge year 48 60 V RX 96 V TX nicads Isimoltaneously independently Plug cars cloarette lighter socket plug included 12 V field battely posh buttoe thIs unit will ofo rest Will charge FULL 100% CAPACITY WITtIOIJF TIlE CAR ENGINf RUNNING 120-140 V 500cm Aotomatic Voltage Sensing circuitry will terorinate charge LfDs will indicate Separate RX TX current adjostment up 1200 mA factory set 500 mA allow fast charging nicads excess 1200 mAll capacity ability used home trichle/overnight/fast charging systeor using 12 V DC regotated power supply Ideal sport flyers helicopters 1/4 scale boats gliders Separate RX TX trip cottage adjustments allow charging 4 5 cell RX nicads us well precise control ocer charge termination cottages 1 GLOW SWITCH SYSTEM MKH ACTUOLOW & LOBAT detectors $8995 on-board Glow Switch will allow easier safer starting 2 4 strobe engines Eliminate problem engines have rough idle refuse mu tow speed Just throttle hach & flip prop No external batteries cables deal Ideal inverted cowled jet engines well installations glow plug difficult reach TOe unique ACTUGLOW detector wilt show via remotely mounted LED glow plug actually wortdng LOBAT detector wilt inform receiver nicads have enough cottage another flight Will worh AM FM FCM radius Auto Turn Oft powers down glow plug receiver turned off unit incorporates servo reversing adjustable trip point Wilt work 2 glow plugs dual MOSFET design ensures extremely tow voltage drop therefore maximum heat glow plug Nicad battery AC charger glow head connector cable alt hardware included nothing else buyl Unit shipped finned Prellaid Orders Mocey Order Certified Chech leads Also available Fotaba 1 connector $7 additional Shipping & Haodlivg 5700 cOD Orfinor Coot Certified Chech collected INNOVATIVE ELECTRONICS00 delroery Add $400 lv ohove ureovelo liii ELECTRONICS BY DESIGNFACTORY DIRCCT ONLY Dept 262 304 Faa Ru. linda,. lii 03051 603-882-6022 Alt prices Spevificatlons Subject ____________________________________________________________[v32][b1663306312600]] Change Without Nofice Designed Manufactured USA KS METAL Aluminum/Brass/Copper Tubing & Shapes Music Wire eTools Soldedng Irons Silk Silk Span Finishing Materials SEND SLOG FOR PRICE LIST MID CATAWI KS Engineering 6917W 59th Strt Chicaao IL 60638 S Discover SECRET TO HASSLE-FREE CHARGING Dont miss perfect day because uncharged batteries amazingly simple AUTO-TRICKLE ADAPTER converts ALL overnight chargers FULLY AUTOMATIC TRICKLE CHARGERS Nothing else like Simply plug wall plug overnight chargers push button forget about batteries whole fleet will ready next day week mouth year Nothing solder no connectors buy 100% solid slate device safely reduces chargers output pulse trickle after 16 hours Directly supports 1 3 chargers However powerful 120 Watt capacity easily HANDLES 13 TO 30 CHARGERS Nothing else comes close convenience simplicity safety cost effectiveness T I1 E AUTO-TRICKLE ADAPTER TODAY DEALER send $3995 5&H Direcily Tejera Microsystems Engineering Inc 813-968-9510 PO Box 340608 Tampa Florida 33694 full size can get information Foiled Again! king out Cygnet Software ad MA writing Cygnet address shown Foiled Again! modeling reason went PC route reader kind enough send motor analysis programone written PCs course Im aware some other Electric-related programs such battery evaluation programs run plot discharge curves theres ModelCAD program design detail scale entire model plana tempting product idea hope try some day folksI think just beginning course Im also writing very text machine thats nothing newonly difficult stupid unforgiving user-hostile DOSbased PC oh couldnt neat modeling programs mention others well have written warm friendly Mac Meaningful motor specificationsor rather widespread lack thereofare source unceasing annoyance Regular readers know Ive times lamented unfortunate circumstance Having just mentioned motor-related computer programs above having just read Miteh Polings Electric Power column July Model Builder magazine Im once again back kick column Mitch describes attendance recent Nuremberg Toy Fair Germany new European Electric goodies shown particular describes some new motors Robbe/Keller folks have configured specified product line According Mitch Robbe/Keller now including serious motor specification information its motors including ohms rpnilvolt motor constants information very useful determining motor performance given applicationeither manually motor analysis program Mitch goes describe other Robbe/Keller motor niceties such finned air-cooled brush holders protrude case built-in surface-mounted spark suppression networks propeller/ voltage/rpm charts efficiency tables adjustable flux rings latter allow motor tailored high-rpm hightorque applications MB column contains information can include will add thinga lament Mitch cant other manufacturers now thought nothing else least meaningful motor specifications sure would very nice have other nice things could come later Just dont get wrong idea think its foreign its perfect thats necessarily either just recently gave away 'for parts' two older rather costly originally very good162 Model Aviation 31Z1D5550UJ PULL UNE METAL SPECUUSTS Model ATACX1 Works existing NiCd overnight C/10 chargers Yes works cordless power tools toys individual cell chargers etc Texas City Remote Control Club Second Annual Big War Bird Fly-In Sept 26&27 NATQFY ILICiI11 HUUIHtUI AMA 20304 IMAA TX 92-260-8-1 46 ISafety Inspections MANDATORY Holland Park Texas City Texas Registration Time 800 AM Registration Fee $1000 includes 2 Meal Tickets information call Kimsey Pitts 409 945-5614 Sponsor Hobby Center- Clear LakeAIRTRONIcS IncFutaba Qorp America 921 NASA ROlilAutryP086xi2329 I-IoustonTx 77058Irvine Ca 92718Los Angeles CA 9O051-03 713 488-TOYS &/c GOODIES MODELERS TOOLS #2 LR TAYLOR POWER PACER gEEEEEhinIEEEE1TESTER CHARGES BEST BATTERY nec& CYCLES BOTH TX ___iLOCATES BAD CELLS &RX BATTERIES ew aew PROViDES BATTERY BALSA STRIPPER CAPACITY READINGS CUTS PRECISION STRIP- JL---RETAIL $8950 SPEC $7150 S & H $475 WOOD TO 1/2 WIDE & 1/4 THICK FROM SHEET --zc-----1 PERMA GRIT SANDING TOOLS BALSA MAKE ACCURATE 1/32 VERNIER CUTTING ADJUSTMENTS USES REPLACEABLE NO 11 EXACTO BLADECOMPLETE LINE OF RETAIL $495 S & H $150 CASH $375TOOLS WITH FINE & COARSE GRITS RAZOR PLANEWELDED TO STEEL MASTER AIRSCREW FlOD FLAT C/F RAZOR PLANE USESFlOl FLAT F HEAVY DUTY RIGIDLY F102 FLAT M MOUNTED INDUSTRIAL BLADER200 3/4 RAD C/F R202 3/4 RND MF 500 IN LEXAN FRAME CUTTINR201 1/8 RAD C/F R203 1/2 RND MF 8425 DEPTH EASILY ADJUSTED G-RETAIL CASHR204 1/4 AND MF 8425 FOR ALL PRECISE$695 $525SHIPPING $150 PLANING OPERATIONS RETAIL$495S &H$150 CASH$375BOTH LITESPAN 36 & 72 LONG REPLACEMENT BLADES -3 FOR $100 SHEETS NOW IN STOCK Cash Prices Bold Type Add 6% Charge Cards Minimum VIS4 Charge $2500 No CODs 20% Deposit Add Sales Tax Sales California Catalog $100 USA $300 Foreign 2828 Cochran St Suite 2 SImIVaIteCA 93065 8055279114 05 5815061 D & J ELECTRONICS 900 Lucy Road Howell Michigan 48843 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzer Endorsed AMA/RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER Carry Full Line RCD RXs & Products Upgrading. 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/09
Page Numbers: 68, 69, 161, 162, 164
Z7 RADIO CONTROL L7flc Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 Months Topics Electric Connection Service 2 Follow-up Electric No Good 3 Airfoilsand other computer stuff 4 Motor specifications 5 Mini-Electric news THE ELECTRIC Connection Service has new offering month Mr 0 Lee Duff 70 Main St Milo Maine 04463 telephone [2071 965-8039 recently wrote offer some kind remarks about column Electric also asked become part ECS Hes looking associate other E-fliers vicinity particular Electric beginner seeking some help getting started So tradition service Im asking E-fliers Milo area get touch tell im Bob sent ya Electric no good topical offering last column wherein offered lighthearted sincere response oft-heard exclamation month want follow up discussion indepth look specific charge made against E-power-the too heavy Relatively speaking Electric heavier no doubt about heavier notwithstanding Electrics can made perform very well indeed described last month lot can done compensate some extra power system weight thereby minimize associated performance penalty Indeed best-flying Electrics typically builder has paid attention minimizing model weight during design construction Building lightbut strongis takes get best can out almost Electric its observation experience such weight control does result better overall performance todays motors batteries very power-competitive wet equivalents heavier-than-need-be Electrics can fly quite impressively An example shown February 1992 column column included photo Ron Farkas s direct-conversion Four Star 40 Ron simply pulled original 46 wet goo-maker substituted geared 40 cobaltand witnessed fly very convincingly Ron did lets-see-whathappens experiment acknowledges plane could built lighter done start Way back April 1984 issue offered Rules Thumb Electrics including some dealing Electric model weight Ive found early offerings have stood test time fact Ive seen rules reprinted and/or referenced other authors other publications since first appeared MA review As generalization power system installation typical Electric makes up about 50% finished flying weight Reasonable limits nominal value about 40% 60% means example have five-pound Electric ready fly two three pounds Electric power system case have appropriate matchup system plane youre well way having successful Electric course just almost anything life exceptions guidelines example Electrics intended limited-motor-run competitive 68 Model Aviation Electrified Goldberg Anniversary Cub Randy Smithhisler Puyallup WA plane weighs 112 oz just under 22-ozisq-ft wing loading Electric conversion ready-made Hobby Shack Sweet Stik Greg Poulos Long Islands SEFLI group Six pounds all-up weight 195-oz loading Inside view Ron Farkass Electric version stock Four Star 40 KRC 91 Ron replaced 46 wet system dry Custom Graphics corate model stars circles triangles club logos scale manufacturers insignia K name itl Peel stick remove masking its K done AMP Graphics prespaced alignment assured costs littlel Try us K AMA number combination 10 letters K numbers computer cut 2 high Iblack whitel ppd introductory price $295 K printed information send $1 00 p&h dont delay inquire now have information need iti Call write today -K AMP Inc Graphics RO Box 242 Point NY 11715 and/or 36 Pork St Blue Point NY 11715 516 363-5205 NY Residents add sales las *** * * events makes sense install minimum battery needed job Thus intent run motor limited number seconds thafs does make sense install higher capacity battery capable providing minutes motor-run time An excellent example pictured December 1991 columnJerry Smartts 91-Nationals-winning Viking OT 650-mAh motor pack relatively low-capacity pack helped keep model weight down still providing needed minimum run time other hand models intended extended durationsuch All-UpLast-Down eventsare likely go heavy energy-storage department thereby significantly increase powersystem percentage total model weight above its clear part Electric power system stands out real heavy battery fact typical motor battery accounts about one-third finished sport models weight represents sole limitation Electric Im willing acknowledge its often little consequence double fuel tank capacity wet-powered Above Foiled Again! produced 8-in-chord NACA 2412 wing section Below Same airfoil above several computer modifications -J II II I I -r raft can very major matter indeed Electric can understand aspect Electric may draw criticism however also see situation being temporary feel its matter time technology before lighter batteries come alongthen might bye-bye greasy kid stuff good now least its important recognize appreciate accommodate todays batteries associated weight impossible task fact routinely accomplished successful Electric fliers day observation opinion majority contemporary wet-power kits overbuiltie excessive use oversize heavy materials think modeldom has grown accustomed situation extent such design practices now accepted necessary thing Electric does serious modeler teach him better builder quickly learns build both light strong finish up fine-performing planeElectric otherwise like use expression lightweight everywhere strong needed describe view building kind thinking quickly becomes Continued page 161 visaBJrn/c ELECTRONICS STICKER STN RXS SERVOS etc FOR OLDER RADIO UPDATES WE HAVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN IC AT WE 1466 windward dr mason ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 DARNED GOOD AIRMEN Lrgfltes eIo 5 Bnd spels Bust Pilot KitMeee th USA #108-1/8 scaie.$695 #106-1/6scale795 #1051/5scale895 #104-1/4scale995 #1031/3scale.1595 #308118jet695 #307117/et795 INJJ Full Body Pilot Kit #206-1/6 sca e.$ 995 #205-1/5 scale. 1095 #204-1/4 scale.1195 #203-1/3 scale.1795 CoIltaIll pIlot lean boot flIllel cap oil lempile 0110 So ollnOleoelIlgleqo i ur Kit includes illustrated inslructions harp ware paca formed canopy machine- die-cut parts made high-quality balsa plywood May flown 05 eleclric power 0491011 -engine power Pads inslructions both versions included Its compact Ready 10 fly Ii easily fits back seat car Offers solid big-plane performance Ils small plane thai flies like 40 $4995 Accepts standard-size seivosLIsI itches sbare ready mafltj See hobby dealer first doesnt stock SNAPPER order direct Include $250 S&H direct orders FAX 315- 5484099 ORDERiNG INSTRUCTIONS see yea ode dieci Add $100 ehipejeg NYS Residenis add 7% ma check ot Money Ode September1992 69 preflight check should include inspection radio loose worn wires cracked servo arms Lets keep safe flyaway scary thing BCNU RC EloctricslKopski Continued page 69 attitude state mind building way becomes automatica habit thats think modelsElectric othershould built may have experienced lumberyard kind wet-power kit may suggest try building good ol fashioned Comet similar rubber-powered modeland experience other extreme build next Electric like latter former can locate abovereferenced April 84 Model Aviation besides Rules Thumb Electric youll also find building guidelines obtain kind strong light structures have worked well over years Last month made some comments about computers general new PC DOS particular As said hate system its very unfriendlynot like retired Atari ST daughters Mac knew would case before bought thing Sounds dumb huh oh whygiven priori knowledgedid buy PC Did devil make No Aside some workrelated reasons did because Im scratchbuilder also serious Electric enthusiast Yup everyone elses misfortune relevant programs have written PCand good machines So no choice go PC route what wanted Heres first modeling-related program used Foiled Again! Actually Ive program few years used machine work really neat program serious scratch-builder Electric modelers interestedif enjoy model design building have access DOS-based IBM-compatible PC dot-matrix printer will probably find program very much liking program computes plots out sorts neat airfoil things including full-size sections location tapered wing Besides can add optional allowance planking wherever want can add other custom wing section variationssuch thicker trailing edgesif wish time read new upgrade will probably available will allow plot sections vary span example could design wing semisymmetrical root section flat-bottomed tip shape plot out gradually varying sections between Enjoy Flying Trans-Mitt Transmitter Harness V%I White strap shown photo clarity available black new solution RIC transmitter stability Two strap system neck TX support Support strap can store conveniently TX Wide range adjustments height tilt angle Rapid easy adjustment attachment removal Feel aircraft fly control safety *Light weight stores easily takes up little space Wide soft comfortable fuel proof material Send $150O$3OOS&H Idea Storm PO Box 8229 Bartlett IL 60103 Distributor inquiries invited 708-830-2897 Fuselage Length 45 Rec Engine Size 45-60 4 Stroke 80-90 Flying Weight 6 Its Phone 404-532-6401 900 530 EST M-F Lanier RC PO Box 458 Oakwood GA 30566 Wing Span 63 Area 630 sq Radio Channels 4 FAX 404-532-2163 September 1992 161 CLEAN UP YOUR ACT Lanier RCs CAPRICE An ARF AND FINE TUNE YOUR AEROBATICSI Send SASE free color catalog RAPID NICAD CHARGER field charging nicads $6995 adjustable 100% capacity MOSFET field charger 4 S cell RX 5 cell TX nicads Using stale-of-the-art MOSFET technology can rapidly field charge year 48 60 V RX 96 V TX nicads Isimoltaneously independently Plug cars cloarette lighter socket plug included 12 V field battely posh buttoe thIs unit will ofo rest Will charge FULL 100% CAPACITY WITtIOIJF TIlE CAR ENGINf RUNNING 120-140 V 500cm Aotomatic Voltage Sensing circuitry will terorinate charge LfDs will indicate Separate RX TX current adjostment up 1200 mA factory set 500 mA allow fast charging nicads excess 1200 mAll capacity ability used home trichle/overnight/fast charging systeor using 12 V DC regotated power supply Ideal sport flyers helicopters 1/4 scale boats gliders Separate RX TX trip cottage adjustments allow charging 4 5 cell RX nicads us well precise control ocer charge termination cottages 1 GLOW SWITCH SYSTEM MKH ACTUOLOW & LOBAT detectors $8995 on-board Glow Switch will allow easier safer starting 2 4 strobe engines Eliminate problem engines have rough idle refuse mu tow speed Just throttle hach & flip prop No external batteries cables deal Ideal inverted cowled jet engines well installations glow plug difficult reach TOe unique ACTUGLOW detector wilt show via remotely mounted LED glow plug actually wortdng LOBAT detector wilt inform receiver nicads have enough cottage another flight Will worh AM FM FCM radius Auto Turn Oft powers down glow plug receiver turned off unit incorporates servo reversing adjustable trip point Wilt work 2 glow plugs dual MOSFET design ensures extremely tow voltage drop therefore maximum heat glow plug Nicad battery AC charger glow head connector cable alt hardware included nothing else buyl Unit shipped finned Prellaid Orders Mocey Order Certified Chech leads Also available Fotaba 1 connector $7 additional Shipping & Haodlivg 5700 cOD Orfinor Coot Certified Chech collected INNOVATIVE ELECTRONICS00 delroery Add $400 lv ohove ureovelo liii ELECTRONICS BY DESIGNFACTORY DIRCCT ONLY Dept 262 304 Faa Ru. linda,. lii 03051 603-882-6022 Alt prices Spevificatlons Subject ____________________________________________________________[v32][b1663306312600]] Change Without Nofice Designed Manufactured USA KS METAL Aluminum/Brass/Copper Tubing & Shapes Music Wire eTools Soldedng Irons Silk Silk Span Finishing Materials SEND SLOG FOR PRICE LIST MID CATAWI KS Engineering 6917W 59th Strt Chicaao IL 60638 S Discover SECRET TO HASSLE-FREE CHARGING Dont miss perfect day because uncharged batteries amazingly simple AUTO-TRICKLE ADAPTER converts ALL overnight chargers FULLY AUTOMATIC TRICKLE CHARGERS Nothing else like Simply plug wall plug overnight chargers push button forget about batteries whole fleet will ready next day week mouth year Nothing solder no connectors buy 100% solid slate device safely reduces chargers output pulse trickle after 16 hours Directly supports 1 3 chargers However powerful 120 Watt capacity easily HANDLES 13 TO 30 CHARGERS Nothing else comes close convenience simplicity safety cost effectiveness T I1 E AUTO-TRICKLE ADAPTER TODAY DEALER send $3995 5&H Direcily Tejera Microsystems Engineering Inc 813-968-9510 PO Box 340608 Tampa Florida 33694 full size can get information Foiled Again! king out Cygnet Software ad MA writing Cygnet address shown Foiled Again! modeling reason went PC route reader kind enough send motor analysis programone written PCs course Im aware some other Electric-related programs such battery evaluation programs run plot discharge curves theres ModelCAD program design detail scale entire model plana tempting product idea hope try some day folksI think just beginning course Im also writing very text machine thats nothing newonly difficult stupid unforgiving user-hostile DOSbased PC oh couldnt neat modeling programs mention others well have written warm friendly Mac Meaningful motor specificationsor rather widespread lack thereofare source unceasing annoyance Regular readers know Ive times lamented unfortunate circumstance Having just mentioned motor-related computer programs above having just read Miteh Polings Electric Power column July Model Builder magazine Im once again back kick column Mitch describes attendance recent Nuremberg Toy Fair Germany new European Electric goodies shown particular describes some new motors Robbe/Keller folks have configured specified product line According Mitch Robbe/Keller now including serious motor specification information its motors including ohms rpnilvolt motor constants information very useful determining motor performance given applicationeither manually motor analysis program Mitch goes describe other Robbe/Keller motor niceties such finned air-cooled brush holders protrude case built-in surface-mounted spark suppression networks propeller/ voltage/rpm charts efficiency tables adjustable flux rings latter allow motor tailored high-rpm hightorque applications MB column contains information can include will add thinga lament Mitch cant other manufacturers now thought nothing else least meaningful motor specifications sure would very nice have other nice things could come later Just dont get wrong idea think its foreign its perfect thats necessarily either just recently gave away 'for parts' two older rather costly originally very good162 Model Aviation 31Z1D5550UJ PULL UNE METAL SPECUUSTS Model ATACX1 Works existing NiCd overnight C/10 chargers Yes works cordless power tools toys individual cell chargers etc Texas City Remote Control Club Second Annual Big War Bird Fly-In Sept 26&27 NATQFY ILICiI11 HUUIHtUI AMA 20304 IMAA TX 92-260-8-1 46 ISafety Inspections MANDATORY Holland Park Texas City Texas Registration Time 800 AM Registration Fee $1000 includes 2 Meal Tickets information call Kimsey Pitts 409 945-5614 Sponsor Hobby Center- Clear LakeAIRTRONIcS IncFutaba Qorp America 921 NASA ROlilAutryP086xi2329 I-IoustonTx 77058Irvine Ca 92718Los Angeles CA 9O051-03 713 488-TOYS &/c GOODIES MODELERS TOOLS #2 LR TAYLOR POWER PACER gEEEEEhinIEEEE1TESTER CHARGES BEST BATTERY nec& CYCLES BOTH TX ___iLOCATES BAD CELLS &RX BATTERIES ew aew PROViDES BATTERY BALSA STRIPPER CAPACITY READINGS CUTS PRECISION STRIP- JL---RETAIL $8950 SPEC $7150 S & H $475 WOOD TO 1/2 WIDE & 1/4 THICK FROM SHEET --zc-----1 PERMA GRIT SANDING TOOLS BALSA MAKE ACCURATE 1/32 VERNIER CUTTING ADJUSTMENTS USES REPLACEABLE NO 11 EXACTO BLADECOMPLETE LINE OF RETAIL $495 S & H $150 CASH $375TOOLS WITH FINE & COARSE GRITS RAZOR PLANEWELDED TO STEEL MASTER AIRSCREW FlOD FLAT C/F RAZOR PLANE USESFlOl FLAT F HEAVY DUTY RIGIDLY F102 FLAT M MOUNTED INDUSTRIAL BLADER200 3/4 RAD C/F R202 3/4 RND MF 500 IN LEXAN FRAME CUTTINR201 1/8 RAD C/F R203 1/2 RND MF 8425 DEPTH EASILY ADJUSTED G-RETAIL CASHR204 1/4 AND MF 8425 FOR ALL PRECISE$695 $525SHIPPING $150 PLANING OPERATIONS RETAIL$495S &H$150 CASH$375BOTH LITESPAN 36 & 72 LONG REPLACEMENT BLADES -3 FOR $100 SHEETS NOW IN STOCK Cash Prices Bold Type Add 6% Charge Cards Minimum VIS4 Charge $2500 No CODs 20% Deposit Add Sales Tax Sales California Catalog $100 USA $300 Foreign 2828 Cochran St Suite 2 SImIVaIteCA 93065 8055279114 05 5815061 D & J ELECTRONICS 900 Lucy Road Howell Michigan 48843 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzer Endorsed AMA/RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER Carry Full Line RCD RXs & Products Upgrading. 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