RADIO CONTROL ELECTRICS PLEASE INCLUDE SASE.with correspondence youd like reply similar words should ring familiar readers actually make end column month know thats because get lots mail some folks miss fact address really appears just above pageI really dont live work HQ letter sent via AMA does eventually reach its faster send direct As faster part sometimes get bogged down other things incoming mail piles upperhaps long three four weeks does happen often does folks no doubt feel some frustration dont hear timely manner Im truly sorry occurs assured policy intent respond everyone seeks information always try accomplish expedient fashion sometimes miss Occasionally some longer delays have occurred Its both hard explain hard understand have few occasions over decade writing Ive actually misplaced some reader mail piece literally fall crack between bench balsa rack Ive also some accidentally wind up bills answered filesthe result shuffling lots paper time once Ive set letter aside pending further research prior response having slip mind Folks things nature can happen despite best intentions reply has really too long coming kindly write again beat up wont offended angry E-modelers finding interest utiliay computers along pursuit Electric June 93 issue discussed program reader Ken Rusnok designed evaluate compare various motor/prop combinations Ken offering program free readers seAt formatted disk Two three weeks after column appeared received letter Ken telling 32 requests relative scale 32 lot sizeable reader reaction tells E-modelers very interested modeling/computer connection Beyond clear advanced modelers very interested finer technical points Electro-modeling Its sorCof thing makes ohfive type motor nomenclature difficult others take As Ive said before regarding computers modeling its just beginning computer/modeling connection limited Electric more programs showing up other modeling specialties well fact think marriage needs its own acronym about CAAMComputer Aided Aero-Modeling about making specific like E-CAAM Electric S-CAAM sailplane O-CAAM Old-Timer neednt stop merely examples quickly come mind Whadayathink Most regular readers know favorite arena several readers have written called offering help battle PC/DOS per Se Several folks have sent disks containing helpful material like shells operating system Well finally dawned column comments may have conveyed wrong message Let explain Despite impression comments may leave really am able bludgeon way through miserable DOSbased stuff fact very words being generated will sent MAmodemed via CompuServe ASCII filealmost right pages magazine Thus Im able like everyone else make stuff work own mind PC/DOS system hammer chisel block stone approach Im interested computers tool accessory modelingnot vocation avocation its computer aided modeling As tool general PC/DOS applications incredibly userabusive intuitive easy use know case relatively speaking cause Ive seen Macintosh work easyvery easy Its intuitive tool like sanding block sharp knife problem neat modeling stuff written PC Its like building model holding knife blade upside-down Another way see PC/DOS like wet flying Mac like Electric Get idea So sort mind problem dont like being forced use less best tool what really want E modeling sense Im beyond help certainly thank have tried November1993 67 Bob Kress Kress Jets P-38 Two 9 x 7 props driven belted 035 mounted amidships wing rocket holds four 1100 mAh cells 48-inchspan 305 sq model weighs 54 ounces available kit Kress now totally Electric P-38 power pod details Electrical mechanical attachment via two Sermos connectors Pods can sup forward ofl Dick Vreeland Montville NJ Skyvolt skis Alaska Geared 15 cobalt 12 cells Model flew just great way USE PRICE 71159 6x1159 63 X4395 65X292395 65X372395 65X503395 65X553395 65X6O3395 65X653395 7x315159 7X415159 7X5159 7X6159 7X7159 7X8159 7X9159 7X10159 78X414395 78X68395 78X76395 8X735395 8X414179 8X5179 8X6179 8X7179 8X8179 8X9179 8X10179 9X416199 9X516199 9X6199 9X7199 APC PROPELLERS SIZEUSE PRICE 9X8199 9X9199 9X10199 025 X 50 .. 4395 925X525 4395 925 X 55 .. 4395 925X575 4395 925 X 60 .. 4395 95 X 6SN .. S395 95 X 7ON .. 5395 95 X 7SN .. 5395 95 X 8ON .. 5395 95 5 8SN .. 5395 9565 395 9X75 395 9585 395 95 X45 29 1053229 10x4229 1055229 1056229 1057229 10X8229 1059229 1OX1O229 105545 11395 1153249 1154249 1155249 11X6249 11X7249 1158249 SIZEUSE PRICE 1159249 1256289 1257289 12X8289 115107795 115117795 11 5127795 11512W7795 115137795 11X147795 115X48289 1225 X 3758349 12597795 1259W7795 12X107795 12510W7795 125117795 12511N7795 12X1157795 12X127795 12X1257795 12X12N7795 125137795 12513N7795 125147795 125X97795 12SX1O7795 12SX117795 12SX1157795 1255127795 12551257795 1255137795 SIZE USEPRICE 13X6425 13X7425 1358425 1359 7795 13510 95 13511 795 13513N 5 13X13SN.9795 1355971295 1355107 1295 135511SN 71295 1355125 101295 1355133 101295 1355 135 101295 135 5 14 .. 10 . 1295 135 X 14W 1295 1455N1295 14561295 14581295 145101295 145121295 145 12 N 10 . 1295 14X13101295 14X13N 101295 145135101295 145 13SN . 10 . 1295 14X14101295 14514N101295 144 X 105 10. 1295 144512 101295 144513 101295 145 5 14N . 10 . 1295 Sound Suppression Design High Thrust Efficiency Long Fiber Advanced Composite Material Continually Evolving Design Manufactured Landing Products PO Box 938 Knights Landing CA 95645 SIZE USE PRICE 145 X 145N 10 . 1295 1558101295 15510101295 15511101295 15512101295 16581295 165101295 165121295 165141295 165161295 9X6PPusber395 1OX6PPusber 395 1057P..Pusber395 1OSBP..Puuber395 11 56P..Pusber 395 11 57P..Pusber 395 1456P..Pusberl295 MULTI-BLADE 2 Replaceable Blades 18X82200 1BX1O2200 18512122200 18X142200 lOXiB2200 lOXiB2200 2058122500 205102500 205122500 205142500 205162500 205182500 SIZEUSE PRICE 205202500 215122500 22X83100 22510133100 22512133100 225143100 225163100 22X183100 225203100 225223100 245103800 245123800 24x143800 24X163800 24X183800 245203800 24 X 223800 2 Blade Hub 18- 19 3800 2 Blade Hub 20- 21 3500 2 Blade Hub 22 . 4000 2 Blade Hub 24 . 6000 MULTI-BLADE 3 Replaceable Blades 175103300 185103300 195113300 20X10133700 20512133700 205143700 215103700 215123700 SIZEUSE PRICE 22X104500 225124500 225144500 225164500 245105500 245125500 245145500 245165500 3 Blade Hub 17-19 4500 3 Blade Hub 20-21 5580 3 Blade Hub 226580 3 Blade Hub 249000 CUR RENT U SAG ES 1949 Free Flight 2luCumhut 3te-is Pylur 425PyIun 549PyIun tat Cumbut 7ut Pattern CL Stunt 9129 Wurbird 19l2uPuttern 1149 Free Flight 1235CC 1379CC 1421-25 Free Flight 1519 Free Flight it29 Free Flight s Contact local hobby dealer first doesnt have what need order direct England Enterprises 916-661 -6515 " Along same lines July column offered some commentary about things tending worse time gave hobby shop music wire often use make Electric landing gear other modeling applications example particular lamented about time long ago wire really very SpeeIaI Intro OfferI II II II WrnAdAe S SE cpeloYoa adflPhN Color IMAILORDERS E.ELLEUAU cher j ONLVPLSASE813689-0077 Box 262035 Tampa Fl 336851 good stuff now what find good invited readers respond did Five readers have responded suggestions and/or literature matter Ive able follow up everything far will Ill pass along findings future column Meanwhile note specific subject brought reader reaction just did Kens disk offer computer woes What shaping up look like what Ive suspected columns readership made up fine folks representing wide-ranging backgrounds interests abilities resources have sensitivity kindness responsivenessnot mention focus Electric Imagine somehow being able collect compile folks know what dazzling collective wealth would June 12th week ago write date sixth annual Lehigh Valley Radio Control Society Electric Fun Fly held near Easton Pennsylvania less hour live Like groups around country LVRCS primarily wet club has some Electric membership club enjoys magnificent field shares once year interested Electric modelers Over years Fun Fly has grown size quality always brings out fine new Electrics new cause its held early season years meet headed up Ellis Grumer Dale Hart assistance other club members support industry featured open flying day plus several low-key events format seems generally accepted meets around nation official count gave 41 registered pilots approximately 104 planes Among latter two extreme Revolts equipped Master Airscrew motor seven cells geared cobalt 40 21 Continued page 74 68 Model Aviation er & EngIne Power Free Flight Display control Line Electric Power RIC AIrplanes new llluetreted 32 page tabloid aize catalog US Re Caneda *100 Foraigh 8300 Penn Valley Hobby Center 837-A w Main St Lanudala PA 19446 215- 388-0770 Ellis Grumer LVRC magnificent Lazy Bones cobalt-i 5-powered sport model Energy resource 12 900s All-up weight four lb RO ElectricslKopski Continued page 68 rather amusing watch people watched both models fly knowing something rather different though looked identical picked both models upsurprise requested plans great weather great field fine folks having lots fun thing could make meet better would personal thanks everyone LVRCS such great time Heres hoping next year will find return two-day format meet has offer day just enough Two suppliers have recently sent updates Astro just released updated pricing form June 1993 Price List know automatic reaction words nature bigger bucks much surprise list actually drops prices several items alone may make collectors piece Anyway Id suggest write Astro flight Inc 13391 Beach Ave Marina Del Rey CA 90292 request copy As aside believe Im among very earliest Astros customers having purchased first Astro Electric product early 70s Sometimes wonder just what state Electric country would today Astrothe dominant US force field about 2 decades personally feel deep indebtedness folks surely must have tough through some very lean discouraging times past stayed now Astro has product line nothing short spectacularthe very biggest best made USA Electric line country has offer Within days receiving updated Astro literature also received copy July 93 catalog CS Flight Systems catalog contains Electric stuff manufacturers other single source know Prices discounted nearly everything stock catalog also information booklet covering how-to topics reprints significant published articles Its available $6 USA $750 Canada elsewhere CS Flight Systems 31 Perry St Middleboro MA 02346-3117 Tel 508 947-2805 6 9 pm Tell em Bob sent ya Excellence EngineeringFor about year Ive using SR Quality ManufacturingSmart Charger/Cycler over time has become number over several other 203 Mass Ave Lexington MA 02173 Tel 617 674-2222 Fax 617 674-2188older timer-controlled chargers normally Fiorenze Hobby 420 W SR434 Winter Springs FL 32708 Tel 407 327-6353continued page 76 Prices subject change prior notice shipping hsndling estre 74 Model Aviation information YELLOW AIRCRAFT 4- LDM Industries Inc THE STRONGBOX II RECEIVER AND BATTERY PACK PROTECTION SYSTEM STRONGBOX F larger veision popular STRONGBO has specificafly designed meet needs giant scale flyers SIRONGBOr STRONGBOX ir both molded tough polypropylene plastic lined withavibration absorbing foam designed mount model like servo tray included hardware SIRONGBO 24 deep 27 wide 41 long weighs 19 ounces will hold receiver 50 800 mA flat battery pack will fitin 40 larger size models STRONGBOX F 35 deep 33 wide 61 long weighs 4 ounces will hold receiver 1200 2000 mA flat battery pack will fit 120 larger size models receiver battery peck valuable part R/C control system Give vibration crash protection need deservePart #8000 STRONGBOX $795 Protect valuable STRONGBOXPart #8100 STRONGBOXW $1195 U wiww WithLDM Industries Ball BearingServo ConversionKits can upgrade standard servos ball bearing servos just minutes less cost ball bearing servo can upgrade 4 standard servos following three conversion 1db fit 18 different servos Futaba S28 S38 S48 S128 S138 S148 Cirrus CS28 C5128 C5238 & C5248 servos Kit #96004 pack ..$2995 KIt #96101 pack ..$795 Airtronics 94102 servos Kit #97004 pack ..$2995 Kit #97101 pack..5795 JR 501 & 507 Focus HS300 RCD 05 Tower TS-51 Hobbico CS-Si Ace 330 servos Kit #9800 4 pack 42095 Kit #98101 pack..$595 cEliminate wobble output shaft Reduce control response deadhand oReduce chance flutter clmprove control surface centering AIlow use puli-puil cables NO-HA Tiuii SOLVENTro ceder send check money onler including $300 S&H Talc. Haggle Out Mosokate Trim WorldLDM Industries Inc Bonds Monokote over Monokote heatPO Box 292396 Dept 140 Elinilnates ugly bubbles wrinicies Tampa FL 33687-2396 Completely fuel-proof easy ton. Phone/Fax 813 985-5616 Will cause colois bleedFlorida residents add 61/2% sales tax Allows tIme position trim piecesVISA MASTER CARD Accepted Also works Uitracote Oracover ler Inquiries Welcome Part #95004 oz Bottle$69501993 LOM Industries inc boxy transmitters hard hold Some standard toggle switches have replaced rocker switches again molded finger easy activation what really great switches assignable Now can place idle up throttle hold etc exactly want control direction switch activate function certainly electronic powerhouse Airtronics can described few short paragraphs after flying awhile Ill give whole column its performance Hitec RIC 10729 Wheatlands Ave Suite C Santee CA 92071 has released its HS-605BB Ultra Torque Servo am installing separate helicopter testing servo will work popular radio has specs almost too good true standard 48-volt airborne pack claims output 77 inch-ounces torque speed 016 seconds better numbers six-volt pack also incorporates dual ball bearings servo know uses helical gears helical gears useful managing power also improving precision centering overall servo Together well-known RCD receivers servos should make excellent flight pack new radios allow several models flown radio lectricslKopski Continued page 74 have several chargers installed operational minivan SRSCC rather versatile unit offering operational features including some dont often get use because its installed dedicated motor packs SRSCC also equipped charge receiver transmitter packs accurately discharge packs has adjustable rates LCD readout always knows operating conditions times capacities etc fact has operational features Ijust cant fit em inthe space remaining Ive seen several feature articles SCC As motor-battery peak charger unit very easy use functions very well youre considering top-end charger sure include microprocessor-controlled product among youre reviewing Quite coincidentally happened meet Larry Sribnick SR LVRCS meet took opportunity tell Larry exactly what thought charger think Larry set back bit enthusiasm normally Im bit stickler electronic performance Larry chose alternative words describe same thought Anyway Larry briefly described forthcoming update charger software will expand its operational limits add features optional upgrade relatively small cost current users will notified its availability As understand future SRSCC will available expansion feature same price Thats nice thing about computercontrolled products chip upgrade allows product feature advancement obsolescence Ive seen other modeling products including ACE MicroPro 8000 transmitter BEP MicroPeaker recently installed MicroPeaker-equipped Astro 112 van Ill accumulating experience product upcoming months Incidentally Larry shared quip some fellow club members watched pack never peaks Yes does just seems like will never get Thus ends yet column time see 93 KRC Electric Fly will history Nats issue December will next out next column will January 94 MA right now its June 20 Please forward SASE correspondence youd like reply Happy Quiet Power Landings Everyone odel Aviation ernal Cut-anuy STRONGBOXM IW13133115 servo sonversion Kus wiTh
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/11
Page Numbers: 67, 68, 74, 76
RADIO CONTROL ELECTRICS PLEASE INCLUDE SASE.with correspondence youd like reply similar words should ring familiar readers actually make end column month know thats because get lots mail some folks miss fact address really appears just above pageI really dont live work HQ letter sent via AMA does eventually reach its faster send direct As faster part sometimes get bogged down other things incoming mail piles upperhaps long three four weeks does happen often does folks no doubt feel some frustration dont hear timely manner Im truly sorry occurs assured policy intent respond everyone seeks information always try accomplish expedient fashion sometimes miss Occasionally some longer delays have occurred Its both hard explain hard understand have few occasions over decade writing Ive actually misplaced some reader mail piece literally fall crack between bench balsa rack Ive also some accidentally wind up bills answered filesthe result shuffling lots paper time once Ive set letter aside pending further research prior response having slip mind Folks things nature can happen despite best intentions reply has really too long coming kindly write again beat up wont offended angry E-modelers finding interest utiliay computers along pursuit Electric June 93 issue discussed program reader Ken Rusnok designed evaluate compare various motor/prop combinations Ken offering program free readers seAt formatted disk Two three weeks after column appeared received letter Ken telling 32 requests relative scale 32 lot sizeable reader reaction tells E-modelers very interested modeling/computer connection Beyond clear advanced modelers very interested finer technical points Electro-modeling Its sorCof thing makes ohfive type motor nomenclature difficult others take As Ive said before regarding computers modeling its just beginning computer/modeling connection limited Electric more programs showing up other modeling specialties well fact think marriage needs its own acronym about CAAMComputer Aided Aero-Modeling about making specific like E-CAAM Electric S-CAAM sailplane O-CAAM Old-Timer neednt stop merely examples quickly come mind Whadayathink Most regular readers know favorite arena several readers have written called offering help battle PC/DOS per Se Several folks have sent disks containing helpful material like shells operating system Well finally dawned column comments may have conveyed wrong message Let explain Despite impression comments may leave really am able bludgeon way through miserable DOSbased stuff fact very words being generated will sent MAmodemed via CompuServe ASCII filealmost right pages magazine Thus Im able like everyone else make stuff work own mind PC/DOS system hammer chisel block stone approach Im interested computers tool accessory modelingnot vocation avocation its computer aided modeling As tool general PC/DOS applications incredibly userabusive intuitive easy use know case relatively speaking cause Ive seen Macintosh work easyvery easy Its intuitive tool like sanding block sharp knife problem neat modeling stuff written PC Its like building model holding knife blade upside-down Another way see PC/DOS like wet flying Mac like Electric Get idea So sort mind problem dont like being forced use less best tool what really want E modeling sense Im beyond help certainly thank have tried November1993 67 Bob Kress Kress Jets P-38 Two 9 x 7 props driven belted 035 mounted amidships wing rocket holds four 1100 mAh cells 48-inchspan 305 sq model weighs 54 ounces available kit Kress now totally Electric P-38 power pod details Electrical mechanical attachment via two Sermos connectors Pods can sup forward ofl Dick Vreeland Montville NJ Skyvolt skis Alaska Geared 15 cobalt 12 cells Model flew just great way USE PRICE 71159 6x1159 63 X4395 65X292395 65X372395 65X503395 65X553395 65X6O3395 65X653395 7x315159 7X415159 7X5159 7X6159 7X7159 7X8159 7X9159 7X10159 78X414395 78X68395 78X76395 8X735395 8X414179 8X5179 8X6179 8X7179 8X8179 8X9179 8X10179 9X416199 9X516199 9X6199 9X7199 APC PROPELLERS SIZEUSE PRICE 9X8199 9X9199 9X10199 025 X 50 .. 4395 925X525 4395 925 X 55 .. 4395 925X575 4395 925 X 60 .. 4395 95 X 6SN .. S395 95 X 7ON .. 5395 95 X 7SN .. 5395 95 X 8ON .. 5395 95 5 8SN .. 5395 9565 395 9X75 395 9585 395 95 X45 29 1053229 10x4229 1055229 1056229 1057229 10X8229 1059229 1OX1O229 105545 11395 1153249 1154249 1155249 11X6249 11X7249 1158249 SIZEUSE PRICE 1159249 1256289 1257289 12X8289 115107795 115117795 11 5127795 11512W7795 115137795 11X147795 115X48289 1225 X 3758349 12597795 1259W7795 12X107795 12510W7795 125117795 12511N7795 12X1157795 12X127795 12X1257795 12X12N7795 125137795 12513N7795 125147795 125X97795 12SX1O7795 12SX117795 12SX1157795 1255127795 12551257795 1255137795 SIZE USEPRICE 13X6425 13X7425 1358425 1359 7795 13510 95 13511 795 13513N 5 13X13SN.9795 1355971295 1355107 1295 135511SN 71295 1355125 101295 1355133 101295 1355 135 101295 135 5 14 .. 10 . 1295 135 X 14W 1295 1455N1295 14561295 14581295 145101295 145121295 145 12 N 10 . 1295 14X13101295 14X13N 101295 145135101295 145 13SN . 10 . 1295 14X14101295 14514N101295 144 X 105 10. 1295 144512 101295 144513 101295 145 5 14N . 10 . 1295 Sound Suppression Design High Thrust Efficiency Long Fiber Advanced Composite Material Continually Evolving Design Manufactured Landing Products PO Box 938 Knights Landing CA 95645 SIZE USE PRICE 145 X 145N 10 . 1295 1558101295 15510101295 15511101295 15512101295 16581295 165101295 165121295 165141295 165161295 9X6PPusber395 1OX6PPusber 395 1057P..Pusber395 1OSBP..Puuber395 11 56P..Pusber 395 11 57P..Pusber 395 1456P..Pusberl295 MULTI-BLADE 2 Replaceable Blades 18X82200 1BX1O2200 18512122200 18X142200 lOXiB2200 lOXiB2200 2058122500 205102500 205122500 205142500 205162500 205182500 SIZEUSE PRICE 205202500 215122500 22X83100 22510133100 22512133100 225143100 225163100 22X183100 225203100 225223100 245103800 245123800 24x143800 24X163800 24X183800 245203800 24 X 223800 2 Blade Hub 18- 19 3800 2 Blade Hub 20- 21 3500 2 Blade Hub 22 . 4000 2 Blade Hub 24 . 6000 MULTI-BLADE 3 Replaceable Blades 175103300 185103300 195113300 20X10133700 20512133700 205143700 215103700 215123700 SIZEUSE PRICE 22X104500 225124500 225144500 225164500 245105500 245125500 245145500 245165500 3 Blade Hub 17-19 4500 3 Blade Hub 20-21 5580 3 Blade Hub 226580 3 Blade Hub 249000 CUR RENT U SAG ES 1949 Free Flight 2luCumhut 3te-is Pylur 425PyIun 549PyIun tat Cumbut 7ut Pattern CL Stunt 9129 Wurbird 19l2uPuttern 1149 Free Flight 1235CC 1379CC 1421-25 Free Flight 1519 Free Flight it29 Free Flight s Contact local hobby dealer first doesnt have what need order direct England Enterprises 916-661 -6515 " Along same lines July column offered some commentary about things tending worse time gave hobby shop music wire often use make Electric landing gear other modeling applications example particular lamented about time long ago wire really very SpeeIaI Intro OfferI II II II WrnAdAe S SE cpeloYoa adflPhN Color IMAILORDERS E.ELLEUAU cher j ONLVPLSASE813689-0077 Box 262035 Tampa Fl 336851 good stuff now what find good invited readers respond did Five readers have responded suggestions and/or literature matter Ive able follow up everything far will Ill pass along findings future column Meanwhile note specific subject brought reader reaction just did Kens disk offer computer woes What shaping up look like what Ive suspected columns readership made up fine folks representing wide-ranging backgrounds interests abilities resources have sensitivity kindness responsivenessnot mention focus Electric Imagine somehow being able collect compile folks know what dazzling collective wealth would June 12th week ago write date sixth annual Lehigh Valley Radio Control Society Electric Fun Fly held near Easton Pennsylvania less hour live Like groups around country LVRCS primarily wet club has some Electric membership club enjoys magnificent field shares once year interested Electric modelers Over years Fun Fly has grown size quality always brings out fine new Electrics new cause its held early season years meet headed up Ellis Grumer Dale Hart assistance other club members support industry featured open flying day plus several low-key events format seems generally accepted meets around nation official count gave 41 registered pilots approximately 104 planes Among latter two extreme Revolts equipped Master Airscrew motor seven cells geared cobalt 40 21 Continued page 74 68 Model Aviation er & EngIne Power Free Flight Display control Line Electric Power RIC AIrplanes new llluetreted 32 page tabloid aize catalog US Re Caneda *100 Foraigh 8300 Penn Valley Hobby Center 837-A w Main St Lanudala PA 19446 215- 388-0770 Ellis Grumer LVRC magnificent Lazy Bones cobalt-i 5-powered sport model Energy resource 12 900s All-up weight four lb RO ElectricslKopski Continued page 68 rather amusing watch people watched both models fly knowing something rather different though looked identical picked both models upsurprise requested plans great weather great field fine folks having lots fun thing could make meet better would personal thanks everyone LVRCS such great time Heres hoping next year will find return two-day format meet has offer day just enough Two suppliers have recently sent updates Astro just released updated pricing form June 1993 Price List know automatic reaction words nature bigger bucks much surprise list actually drops prices several items alone may make collectors piece Anyway Id suggest write Astro flight Inc 13391 Beach Ave Marina Del Rey CA 90292 request copy As aside believe Im among very earliest Astros customers having purchased first Astro Electric product early 70s Sometimes wonder just what state Electric country would today Astrothe dominant US force field about 2 decades personally feel deep indebtedness folks surely must have tough through some very lean discouraging times past stayed now Astro has product line nothing short spectacularthe very biggest best made USA Electric line country has offer Within days receiving updated Astro literature also received copy July 93 catalog CS Flight Systems catalog contains Electric stuff manufacturers other single source know Prices discounted nearly everything stock catalog also information booklet covering how-to topics reprints significant published articles Its available $6 USA $750 Canada elsewhere CS Flight Systems 31 Perry St Middleboro MA 02346-3117 Tel 508 947-2805 6 9 pm Tell em Bob sent ya Excellence EngineeringFor about year Ive using SR Quality ManufacturingSmart Charger/Cycler over time has become number over several other 203 Mass Ave Lexington MA 02173 Tel 617 674-2222 Fax 617 674-2188older timer-controlled chargers normally Fiorenze Hobby 420 W SR434 Winter Springs FL 32708 Tel 407 327-6353continued page 76 Prices subject change prior notice shipping hsndling estre 74 Model Aviation information YELLOW AIRCRAFT 4- LDM Industries Inc THE STRONGBOX II RECEIVER AND BATTERY PACK PROTECTION SYSTEM STRONGBOX F larger veision popular STRONGBO has specificafly designed meet needs giant scale flyers SIRONGBOr STRONGBOX ir both molded tough polypropylene plastic lined withavibration absorbing foam designed mount model like servo tray included hardware SIRONGBO 24 deep 27 wide 41 long weighs 19 ounces will hold receiver 50 800 mA flat battery pack will fitin 40 larger size models STRONGBOX F 35 deep 33 wide 61 long weighs 4 ounces will hold receiver 1200 2000 mA flat battery pack will fit 120 larger size models receiver battery peck valuable part R/C control system Give vibration crash protection need deservePart #8000 STRONGBOX $795 Protect valuable STRONGBOXPart #8100 STRONGBOXW $1195 U wiww WithLDM Industries Ball BearingServo ConversionKits can upgrade standard servos ball bearing servos just minutes less cost ball bearing servo can upgrade 4 standard servos following three conversion 1db fit 18 different servos Futaba S28 S38 S48 S128 S138 S148 Cirrus CS28 C5128 C5238 & C5248 servos Kit #96004 pack ..$2995 KIt #96101 pack ..$795 Airtronics 94102 servos Kit #97004 pack ..$2995 Kit #97101 pack..5795 JR 501 & 507 Focus HS300 RCD 05 Tower TS-51 Hobbico CS-Si Ace 330 servos Kit #9800 4 pack 42095 Kit #98101 pack..$595 cEliminate wobble output shaft Reduce control response deadhand oReduce chance flutter clmprove control surface centering AIlow use puli-puil cables NO-HA Tiuii SOLVENTro ceder send check money onler including $300 S&H Talc. Haggle Out Mosokate Trim WorldLDM Industries Inc Bonds Monokote over Monokote heatPO Box 292396 Dept 140 Elinilnates ugly bubbles wrinicies Tampa FL 33687-2396 Completely fuel-proof easy ton. Phone/Fax 813 985-5616 Will cause colois bleedFlorida residents add 61/2% sales tax Allows tIme position trim piecesVISA MASTER CARD Accepted Also works Uitracote Oracover ler Inquiries Welcome Part #95004 oz Bottle$69501993 LOM Industries inc boxy transmitters hard hold Some standard toggle switches have replaced rocker switches again molded finger easy activation what really great switches assignable Now can place idle up throttle hold etc exactly want control direction switch activate function certainly electronic powerhouse Airtronics can described few short paragraphs after flying awhile Ill give whole column its performance Hitec RIC 10729 Wheatlands Ave Suite C Santee CA 92071 has released its HS-605BB Ultra Torque Servo am installing separate helicopter testing servo will work popular radio has specs almost too good true standard 48-volt airborne pack claims output 77 inch-ounces torque speed 016 seconds better numbers six-volt pack also incorporates dual ball bearings servo know uses helical gears helical gears useful managing power also improving precision centering overall servo Together well-known RCD receivers servos should make excellent flight pack new radios allow several models flown radio lectricslKopski Continued page 74 have several chargers installed operational minivan SRSCC rather versatile unit offering operational features including some dont often get use because its installed dedicated motor packs SRSCC also equipped charge receiver transmitter packs accurately discharge packs has adjustable rates LCD readout always knows operating conditions times capacities etc fact has operational features Ijust cant fit em inthe space remaining Ive seen several feature articles SCC As motor-battery peak charger unit very easy use functions very well youre considering top-end charger sure include microprocessor-controlled product among youre reviewing Quite coincidentally happened meet Larry Sribnick SR LVRCS meet took opportunity tell Larry exactly what thought charger think Larry set back bit enthusiasm normally Im bit stickler electronic performance Larry chose alternative words describe same thought Anyway Larry briefly described forthcoming update charger software will expand its operational limits add features optional upgrade relatively small cost current users will notified its availability As understand future SRSCC will available expansion feature same price Thats nice thing about computercontrolled products chip upgrade allows product feature advancement obsolescence Ive seen other modeling products including ACE MicroPro 8000 transmitter BEP MicroPeaker recently installed MicroPeaker-equipped Astro 112 van Ill accumulating experience product upcoming months Incidentally Larry shared quip some fellow club members watched pack never peaks Yes does just seems like will never get Thus ends yet column time see 93 KRC Electric Fly will history Nats issue December will next out next column will January 94 MA right now its June 20 Please forward SASE correspondence youd like reply Happy Quiet Power Landings Everyone odel Aviation ernal Cut-anuy STRONGBOXM IW13133115 servo sonversion Kus wiTh
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/11
Page Numbers: 67, 68, 74, 76
RADIO CONTROL ELECTRICS PLEASE INCLUDE SASE.with correspondence youd like reply similar words should ring familiar readers actually make end column month know thats because get lots mail some folks miss fact address really appears just above pageI really dont live work HQ letter sent via AMA does eventually reach its faster send direct As faster part sometimes get bogged down other things incoming mail piles upperhaps long three four weeks does happen often does folks no doubt feel some frustration dont hear timely manner Im truly sorry occurs assured policy intent respond everyone seeks information always try accomplish expedient fashion sometimes miss Occasionally some longer delays have occurred Its both hard explain hard understand have few occasions over decade writing Ive actually misplaced some reader mail piece literally fall crack between bench balsa rack Ive also some accidentally wind up bills answered filesthe result shuffling lots paper time once Ive set letter aside pending further research prior response having slip mind Folks things nature can happen despite best intentions reply has really too long coming kindly write again beat up wont offended angry E-modelers finding interest utiliay computers along pursuit Electric June 93 issue discussed program reader Ken Rusnok designed evaluate compare various motor/prop combinations Ken offering program free readers seAt formatted disk Two three weeks after column appeared received letter Ken telling 32 requests relative scale 32 lot sizeable reader reaction tells E-modelers very interested modeling/computer connection Beyond clear advanced modelers very interested finer technical points Electro-modeling Its sorCof thing makes ohfive type motor nomenclature difficult others take As Ive said before regarding computers modeling its just beginning computer/modeling connection limited Electric more programs showing up other modeling specialties well fact think marriage needs its own acronym about CAAMComputer Aided Aero-Modeling about making specific like E-CAAM Electric S-CAAM sailplane O-CAAM Old-Timer neednt stop merely examples quickly come mind Whadayathink Most regular readers know favorite arena several readers have written called offering help battle PC/DOS per Se Several folks have sent disks containing helpful material like shells operating system Well finally dawned column comments may have conveyed wrong message Let explain Despite impression comments may leave really am able bludgeon way through miserable DOSbased stuff fact very words being generated will sent MAmodemed via CompuServe ASCII filealmost right pages magazine Thus Im able like everyone else make stuff work own mind PC/DOS system hammer chisel block stone approach Im interested computers tool accessory modelingnot vocation avocation its computer aided modeling As tool general PC/DOS applications incredibly userabusive intuitive easy use know case relatively speaking cause Ive seen Macintosh work easyvery easy Its intuitive tool like sanding block sharp knife problem neat modeling stuff written PC Its like building model holding knife blade upside-down Another way see PC/DOS like wet flying Mac like Electric Get idea So sort mind problem dont like being forced use less best tool what really want E modeling sense Im beyond help certainly thank have tried November1993 67 Bob Kress Kress Jets P-38 Two 9 x 7 props driven belted 035 mounted amidships wing rocket holds four 1100 mAh cells 48-inchspan 305 sq model weighs 54 ounces available kit Kress now totally Electric P-38 power pod details Electrical mechanical attachment via two Sermos connectors Pods can sup forward ofl Dick Vreeland Montville NJ Skyvolt skis Alaska Geared 15 cobalt 12 cells Model flew just great way USE PRICE 71159 6x1159 63 X4395 65X292395 65X372395 65X503395 65X553395 65X6O3395 65X653395 7x315159 7X415159 7X5159 7X6159 7X7159 7X8159 7X9159 7X10159 78X414395 78X68395 78X76395 8X735395 8X414179 8X5179 8X6179 8X7179 8X8179 8X9179 8X10179 9X416199 9X516199 9X6199 9X7199 APC PROPELLERS SIZEUSE PRICE 9X8199 9X9199 9X10199 025 X 50 .. 4395 925X525 4395 925 X 55 .. 4395 925X575 4395 925 X 60 .. 4395 95 X 6SN .. S395 95 X 7ON .. 5395 95 X 7SN .. 5395 95 X 8ON .. 5395 95 5 8SN .. 5395 9565 395 9X75 395 9585 395 95 X45 29 1053229 10x4229 1055229 1056229 1057229 10X8229 1059229 1OX1O229 105545 11395 1153249 1154249 1155249 11X6249 11X7249 1158249 SIZEUSE PRICE 1159249 1256289 1257289 12X8289 115107795 115117795 11 5127795 11512W7795 115137795 11X147795 115X48289 1225 X 3758349 12597795 1259W7795 12X107795 12510W7795 125117795 12511N7795 12X1157795 12X127795 12X1257795 12X12N7795 125137795 12513N7795 125147795 125X97795 12SX1O7795 12SX117795 12SX1157795 1255127795 12551257795 1255137795 SIZE USEPRICE 13X6425 13X7425 1358425 1359 7795 13510 95 13511 795 13513N 5 13X13SN.9795 1355971295 1355107 1295 135511SN 71295 1355125 101295 1355133 101295 1355 135 101295 135 5 14 .. 10 . 1295 135 X 14W 1295 1455N1295 14561295 14581295 145101295 145121295 145 12 N 10 . 1295 14X13101295 14X13N 101295 145135101295 145 13SN . 10 . 1295 14X14101295 14514N101295 144 X 105 10. 1295 144512 101295 144513 101295 145 5 14N . 10 . 1295 Sound Suppression Design High Thrust Efficiency Long Fiber Advanced Composite Material Continually Evolving Design Manufactured Landing Products PO Box 938 Knights Landing CA 95645 SIZE USE PRICE 145 X 145N 10 . 1295 1558101295 15510101295 15511101295 15512101295 16581295 165101295 165121295 165141295 165161295 9X6PPusber395 1OX6PPusber 395 1057P..Pusber395 1OSBP..Puuber395 11 56P..Pusber 395 11 57P..Pusber 395 1456P..Pusberl295 MULTI-BLADE 2 Replaceable Blades 18X82200 1BX1O2200 18512122200 18X142200 lOXiB2200 lOXiB2200 2058122500 205102500 205122500 205142500 205162500 205182500 SIZEUSE PRICE 205202500 215122500 22X83100 22510133100 22512133100 225143100 225163100 22X183100 225203100 225223100 245103800 245123800 24x143800 24X163800 24X183800 245203800 24 X 223800 2 Blade Hub 18- 19 3800 2 Blade Hub 20- 21 3500 2 Blade Hub 22 . 4000 2 Blade Hub 24 . 6000 MULTI-BLADE 3 Replaceable Blades 175103300 185103300 195113300 20X10133700 20512133700 205143700 215103700 215123700 SIZEUSE PRICE 22X104500 225124500 225144500 225164500 245105500 245125500 245145500 245165500 3 Blade Hub 17-19 4500 3 Blade Hub 20-21 5580 3 Blade Hub 226580 3 Blade Hub 249000 CUR RENT U SAG ES 1949 Free Flight 2luCumhut 3te-is Pylur 425PyIun 549PyIun tat Cumbut 7ut Pattern CL Stunt 9129 Wurbird 19l2uPuttern 1149 Free Flight 1235CC 1379CC 1421-25 Free Flight 1519 Free Flight it29 Free Flight s Contact local hobby dealer first doesnt have what need order direct England Enterprises 916-661 -6515 " Along same lines July column offered some commentary about things tending worse time gave hobby shop music wire often use make Electric landing gear other modeling applications example particular lamented about time long ago wire really very SpeeIaI Intro OfferI II II II WrnAdAe S SE cpeloYoa adflPhN Color IMAILORDERS E.ELLEUAU cher j ONLVPLSASE813689-0077 Box 262035 Tampa Fl 336851 good stuff now what find good invited readers respond did Five readers have responded suggestions and/or literature matter Ive able follow up everything far will Ill pass along findings future column Meanwhile note specific subject brought reader reaction just did Kens disk offer computer woes What shaping up look like what Ive suspected columns readership made up fine folks representing wide-ranging backgrounds interests abilities resources have sensitivity kindness responsivenessnot mention focus Electric Imagine somehow being able collect compile folks know what dazzling collective wealth would June 12th week ago write date sixth annual Lehigh Valley Radio Control Society Electric Fun Fly held near Easton Pennsylvania less hour live Like groups around country LVRCS primarily wet club has some Electric membership club enjoys magnificent field shares once year interested Electric modelers Over years Fun Fly has grown size quality always brings out fine new Electrics new cause its held early season years meet headed up Ellis Grumer Dale Hart assistance other club members support industry featured open flying day plus several low-key events format seems generally accepted meets around nation official count gave 41 registered pilots approximately 104 planes Among latter two extreme Revolts equipped Master Airscrew motor seven cells geared cobalt 40 21 Continued page 74 68 Model Aviation er & EngIne Power Free Flight Display control Line Electric Power RIC AIrplanes new llluetreted 32 page tabloid aize catalog US Re Caneda *100 Foraigh 8300 Penn Valley Hobby Center 837-A w Main St Lanudala PA 19446 215- 388-0770 Ellis Grumer LVRC magnificent Lazy Bones cobalt-i 5-powered sport model Energy resource 12 900s All-up weight four lb RO ElectricslKopski Continued page 68 rather amusing watch people watched both models fly knowing something rather different though looked identical picked both models upsurprise requested plans great weather great field fine folks having lots fun thing could make meet better would personal thanks everyone LVRCS such great time Heres hoping next year will find return two-day format meet has offer day just enough Two suppliers have recently sent updates Astro just released updated pricing form June 1993 Price List know automatic reaction words nature bigger bucks much surprise list actually drops prices several items alone may make collectors piece Anyway Id suggest write Astro flight Inc 13391 Beach Ave Marina Del Rey CA 90292 request copy As aside believe Im among very earliest Astros customers having purchased first Astro Electric product early 70s Sometimes wonder just what state Electric country would today Astrothe dominant US force field about 2 decades personally feel deep indebtedness folks surely must have tough through some very lean discouraging times past stayed now Astro has product line nothing short spectacularthe very biggest best made USA Electric line country has offer Within days receiving updated Astro literature also received copy July 93 catalog CS Flight Systems catalog contains Electric stuff manufacturers other single source know Prices discounted nearly everything stock catalog also information booklet covering how-to topics reprints significant published articles Its available $6 USA $750 Canada elsewhere CS Flight Systems 31 Perry St Middleboro MA 02346-3117 Tel 508 947-2805 6 9 pm Tell em Bob sent ya Excellence EngineeringFor about year Ive using SR Quality ManufacturingSmart Charger/Cycler over time has become number over several other 203 Mass Ave Lexington MA 02173 Tel 617 674-2222 Fax 617 674-2188older timer-controlled chargers normally Fiorenze Hobby 420 W SR434 Winter Springs FL 32708 Tel 407 327-6353continued page 76 Prices subject change prior notice shipping hsndling estre 74 Model Aviation information YELLOW AIRCRAFT 4- LDM Industries Inc THE STRONGBOX II RECEIVER AND BATTERY PACK PROTECTION SYSTEM STRONGBOX F larger veision popular STRONGBO has specificafly designed meet needs giant scale flyers SIRONGBOr STRONGBOX ir both molded tough polypropylene plastic lined withavibration absorbing foam designed mount model like servo tray included hardware SIRONGBO 24 deep 27 wide 41 long weighs 19 ounces will hold receiver 50 800 mA flat battery pack will fitin 40 larger size models STRONGBOX F 35 deep 33 wide 61 long weighs 4 ounces will hold receiver 1200 2000 mA flat battery pack will fit 120 larger size models receiver battery peck valuable part R/C control system Give vibration crash protection need deservePart #8000 STRONGBOX $795 Protect valuable STRONGBOXPart #8100 STRONGBOXW $1195 U wiww WithLDM Industries Ball BearingServo ConversionKits can upgrade standard servos ball bearing servos just minutes less cost ball bearing servo can upgrade 4 standard servos following three conversion 1db fit 18 different servos Futaba S28 S38 S48 S128 S138 S148 Cirrus CS28 C5128 C5238 & C5248 servos Kit #96004 pack ..$2995 KIt #96101 pack ..$795 Airtronics 94102 servos Kit #97004 pack ..$2995 Kit #97101 pack..5795 JR 501 & 507 Focus HS300 RCD 05 Tower TS-51 Hobbico CS-Si Ace 330 servos Kit #9800 4 pack 42095 Kit #98101 pack..$595 cEliminate wobble output shaft Reduce control response deadhand oReduce chance flutter clmprove control surface centering AIlow use puli-puil cables NO-HA Tiuii SOLVENTro ceder send check money onler including $300 S&H Talc. Haggle Out Mosokate Trim WorldLDM Industries Inc Bonds Monokote over Monokote heatPO Box 292396 Dept 140 Elinilnates ugly bubbles wrinicies Tampa FL 33687-2396 Completely fuel-proof easy ton. Phone/Fax 813 985-5616 Will cause colois bleedFlorida residents add 61/2% sales tax Allows tIme position trim piecesVISA MASTER CARD Accepted Also works Uitracote Oracover ler Inquiries Welcome Part #95004 oz Bottle$69501993 LOM Industries inc boxy transmitters hard hold Some standard toggle switches have replaced rocker switches again molded finger easy activation what really great switches assignable Now can place idle up throttle hold etc exactly want control direction switch activate function certainly electronic powerhouse Airtronics can described few short paragraphs after flying awhile Ill give whole column its performance Hitec RIC 10729 Wheatlands Ave Suite C Santee CA 92071 has released its HS-605BB Ultra Torque Servo am installing separate helicopter testing servo will work popular radio has specs almost too good true standard 48-volt airborne pack claims output 77 inch-ounces torque speed 016 seconds better numbers six-volt pack also incorporates dual ball bearings servo know uses helical gears helical gears useful managing power also improving precision centering overall servo Together well-known RCD receivers servos should make excellent flight pack new radios allow several models flown radio lectricslKopski Continued page 74 have several chargers installed operational minivan SRSCC rather versatile unit offering operational features including some dont often get use because its installed dedicated motor packs SRSCC also equipped charge receiver transmitter packs accurately discharge packs has adjustable rates LCD readout always knows operating conditions times capacities etc fact has operational features Ijust cant fit em inthe space remaining Ive seen several feature articles SCC As motor-battery peak charger unit very easy use functions very well youre considering top-end charger sure include microprocessor-controlled product among youre reviewing Quite coincidentally happened meet Larry Sribnick SR LVRCS meet took opportunity tell Larry exactly what thought charger think Larry set back bit enthusiasm normally Im bit stickler electronic performance Larry chose alternative words describe same thought Anyway Larry briefly described forthcoming update charger software will expand its operational limits add features optional upgrade relatively small cost current users will notified its availability As understand future SRSCC will available expansion feature same price Thats nice thing about computercontrolled products chip upgrade allows product feature advancement obsolescence Ive seen other modeling products including ACE MicroPro 8000 transmitter BEP MicroPeaker recently installed MicroPeaker-equipped Astro 112 van Ill accumulating experience product upcoming months Incidentally Larry shared quip some fellow club members watched pack never peaks Yes does just seems like will never get Thus ends yet column time see 93 KRC Electric Fly will history Nats issue December will next out next column will January 94 MA right now its June 20 Please forward SASE correspondence youd like reply Happy Quiet Power Landings Everyone odel Aviation ernal Cut-anuy STRONGBOXM IW13133115 servo sonversion Kus wiTh
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/11
Page Numbers: 67, 68, 74, 76
RADIO CONTROL ELECTRICS PLEASE INCLUDE SASE.with correspondence youd like reply similar words should ring familiar readers actually make end column month know thats because get lots mail some folks miss fact address really appears just above pageI really dont live work HQ letter sent via AMA does eventually reach its faster send direct As faster part sometimes get bogged down other things incoming mail piles upperhaps long three four weeks does happen often does folks no doubt feel some frustration dont hear timely manner Im truly sorry occurs assured policy intent respond everyone seeks information always try accomplish expedient fashion sometimes miss Occasionally some longer delays have occurred Its both hard explain hard understand have few occasions over decade writing Ive actually misplaced some reader mail piece literally fall crack between bench balsa rack Ive also some accidentally wind up bills answered filesthe result shuffling lots paper time once Ive set letter aside pending further research prior response having slip mind Folks things nature can happen despite best intentions reply has really too long coming kindly write again beat up wont offended angry E-modelers finding interest utiliay computers along pursuit Electric June 93 issue discussed program reader Ken Rusnok designed evaluate compare various motor/prop combinations Ken offering program free readers seAt formatted disk Two three weeks after column appeared received letter Ken telling 32 requests relative scale 32 lot sizeable reader reaction tells E-modelers very interested modeling/computer connection Beyond clear advanced modelers very interested finer technical points Electro-modeling Its sorCof thing makes ohfive type motor nomenclature difficult others take As Ive said before regarding computers modeling its just beginning computer/modeling connection limited Electric more programs showing up other modeling specialties well fact think marriage needs its own acronym about CAAMComputer Aided Aero-Modeling about making specific like E-CAAM Electric S-CAAM sailplane O-CAAM Old-Timer neednt stop merely examples quickly come mind Whadayathink Most regular readers know favorite arena several readers have written called offering help battle PC/DOS per Se Several folks have sent disks containing helpful material like shells operating system Well finally dawned column comments may have conveyed wrong message Let explain Despite impression comments may leave really am able bludgeon way through miserable DOSbased stuff fact very words being generated will sent MAmodemed via CompuServe ASCII filealmost right pages magazine Thus Im able like everyone else make stuff work own mind PC/DOS system hammer chisel block stone approach Im interested computers tool accessory modelingnot vocation avocation its computer aided modeling As tool general PC/DOS applications incredibly userabusive intuitive easy use know case relatively speaking cause Ive seen Macintosh work easyvery easy Its intuitive tool like sanding block sharp knife problem neat modeling stuff written PC Its like building model holding knife blade upside-down Another way see PC/DOS like wet flying Mac like Electric Get idea So sort mind problem dont like being forced use less best tool what really want E modeling sense Im beyond help certainly thank have tried November1993 67 Bob Kress Kress Jets P-38 Two 9 x 7 props driven belted 035 mounted amidships wing rocket holds four 1100 mAh cells 48-inchspan 305 sq model weighs 54 ounces available kit Kress now totally Electric P-38 power pod details Electrical mechanical attachment via two Sermos connectors Pods can sup forward ofl Dick Vreeland Montville NJ Skyvolt skis Alaska Geared 15 cobalt 12 cells Model flew just great way USE PRICE 71159 6x1159 63 X4395 65X292395 65X372395 65X503395 65X553395 65X6O3395 65X653395 7x315159 7X415159 7X5159 7X6159 7X7159 7X8159 7X9159 7X10159 78X414395 78X68395 78X76395 8X735395 8X414179 8X5179 8X6179 8X7179 8X8179 8X9179 8X10179 9X416199 9X516199 9X6199 9X7199 APC PROPELLERS SIZEUSE PRICE 9X8199 9X9199 9X10199 025 X 50 .. 4395 925X525 4395 925 X 55 .. 4395 925X575 4395 925 X 60 .. 4395 95 X 6SN .. S395 95 X 7ON .. 5395 95 X 7SN .. 5395 95 X 8ON .. 5395 95 5 8SN .. 5395 9565 395 9X75 395 9585 395 95 X45 29 1053229 10x4229 1055229 1056229 1057229 10X8229 1059229 1OX1O229 105545 11395 1153249 1154249 1155249 11X6249 11X7249 1158249 SIZEUSE PRICE 1159249 1256289 1257289 12X8289 115107795 115117795 11 5127795 11512W7795 115137795 11X147795 115X48289 1225 X 3758349 12597795 1259W7795 12X107795 12510W7795 125117795 12511N7795 12X1157795 12X127795 12X1257795 12X12N7795 125137795 12513N7795 125147795 125X97795 12SX1O7795 12SX117795 12SX1157795 1255127795 12551257795 1255137795 SIZE USEPRICE 13X6425 13X7425 1358425 1359 7795 13510 95 13511 795 13513N 5 13X13SN.9795 1355971295 1355107 1295 135511SN 71295 1355125 101295 1355133 101295 1355 135 101295 135 5 14 .. 10 . 1295 135 X 14W 1295 1455N1295 14561295 14581295 145101295 145121295 145 12 N 10 . 1295 14X13101295 14X13N 101295 145135101295 145 13SN . 10 . 1295 14X14101295 14514N101295 144 X 105 10. 1295 144512 101295 144513 101295 145 5 14N . 10 . 1295 Sound Suppression Design High Thrust Efficiency Long Fiber Advanced Composite Material Continually Evolving Design Manufactured Landing Products PO Box 938 Knights Landing CA 95645 SIZE USE PRICE 145 X 145N 10 . 1295 1558101295 15510101295 15511101295 15512101295 16581295 165101295 165121295 165141295 165161295 9X6PPusber395 1OX6PPusber 395 1057P..Pusber395 1OSBP..Puuber395 11 56P..Pusber 395 11 57P..Pusber 395 1456P..Pusberl295 MULTI-BLADE 2 Replaceable Blades 18X82200 1BX1O2200 18512122200 18X142200 lOXiB2200 lOXiB2200 2058122500 205102500 205122500 205142500 205162500 205182500 SIZEUSE PRICE 205202500 215122500 22X83100 22510133100 22512133100 225143100 225163100 22X183100 225203100 225223100 245103800 245123800 24x143800 24X163800 24X183800 245203800 24 X 223800 2 Blade Hub 18- 19 3800 2 Blade Hub 20- 21 3500 2 Blade Hub 22 . 4000 2 Blade Hub 24 . 6000 MULTI-BLADE 3 Replaceable Blades 175103300 185103300 195113300 20X10133700 20512133700 205143700 215103700 215123700 SIZEUSE PRICE 22X104500 225124500 225144500 225164500 245105500 245125500 245145500 245165500 3 Blade Hub 17-19 4500 3 Blade Hub 20-21 5580 3 Blade Hub 226580 3 Blade Hub 249000 CUR RENT U SAG ES 1949 Free Flight 2luCumhut 3te-is Pylur 425PyIun 549PyIun tat Cumbut 7ut Pattern CL Stunt 9129 Wurbird 19l2uPuttern 1149 Free Flight 1235CC 1379CC 1421-25 Free Flight 1519 Free Flight it29 Free Flight s Contact local hobby dealer first doesnt have what need order direct England Enterprises 916-661 -6515 " Along same lines July column offered some commentary about things tending worse time gave hobby shop music wire often use make Electric landing gear other modeling applications example particular lamented about time long ago wire really very SpeeIaI Intro OfferI II II II WrnAdAe S SE cpeloYoa adflPhN Color IMAILORDERS E.ELLEUAU cher j ONLVPLSASE813689-0077 Box 262035 Tampa Fl 336851 good stuff now what find good invited readers respond did Five readers have responded suggestions and/or literature matter Ive able follow up everything far will Ill pass along findings future column Meanwhile note specific subject brought reader reaction just did Kens disk offer computer woes What shaping up look like what Ive suspected columns readership made up fine folks representing wide-ranging backgrounds interests abilities resources have sensitivity kindness responsivenessnot mention focus Electric Imagine somehow being able collect compile folks know what dazzling collective wealth would June 12th week ago write date sixth annual Lehigh Valley Radio Control Society Electric Fun Fly held near Easton Pennsylvania less hour live Like groups around country LVRCS primarily wet club has some Electric membership club enjoys magnificent field shares once year interested Electric modelers Over years Fun Fly has grown size quality always brings out fine new Electrics new cause its held early season years meet headed up Ellis Grumer Dale Hart assistance other club members support industry featured open flying day plus several low-key events format seems generally accepted meets around nation official count gave 41 registered pilots approximately 104 planes Among latter two extreme Revolts equipped Master Airscrew motor seven cells geared cobalt 40 21 Continued page 74 68 Model Aviation er & EngIne Power Free Flight Display control Line Electric Power RIC AIrplanes new llluetreted 32 page tabloid aize catalog US Re Caneda *100 Foraigh 8300 Penn Valley Hobby Center 837-A w Main St Lanudala PA 19446 215- 388-0770 Ellis Grumer LVRC magnificent Lazy Bones cobalt-i 5-powered sport model Energy resource 12 900s All-up weight four lb RO ElectricslKopski Continued page 68 rather amusing watch people watched both models fly knowing something rather different though looked identical picked both models upsurprise requested plans great weather great field fine folks having lots fun thing could make meet better would personal thanks everyone LVRCS such great time Heres hoping next year will find return two-day format meet has offer day just enough Two suppliers have recently sent updates Astro just released updated pricing form June 1993 Price List know automatic reaction words nature bigger bucks much surprise list actually drops prices several items alone may make collectors piece Anyway Id suggest write Astro flight Inc 13391 Beach Ave Marina Del Rey CA 90292 request copy As aside believe Im among very earliest Astros customers having purchased first Astro Electric product early 70s Sometimes wonder just what state Electric country would today Astrothe dominant US force field about 2 decades personally feel deep indebtedness folks surely must have tough through some very lean discouraging times past stayed now Astro has product line nothing short spectacularthe very biggest best made USA Electric line country has offer Within days receiving updated Astro literature also received copy July 93 catalog CS Flight Systems catalog contains Electric stuff manufacturers other single source know Prices discounted nearly everything stock catalog also information booklet covering how-to topics reprints significant published articles Its available $6 USA $750 Canada elsewhere CS Flight Systems 31 Perry St Middleboro MA 02346-3117 Tel 508 947-2805 6 9 pm Tell em Bob sent ya Excellence EngineeringFor about year Ive using SR Quality ManufacturingSmart Charger/Cycler over time has become number over several other 203 Mass Ave Lexington MA 02173 Tel 617 674-2222 Fax 617 674-2188older timer-controlled chargers normally Fiorenze Hobby 420 W SR434 Winter Springs FL 32708 Tel 407 327-6353continued page 76 Prices subject change prior notice shipping hsndling estre 74 Model Aviation information YELLOW AIRCRAFT 4- LDM Industries Inc THE STRONGBOX II RECEIVER AND BATTERY PACK PROTECTION SYSTEM STRONGBOX F larger veision popular STRONGBO has specificafly designed meet needs giant scale flyers SIRONGBOr STRONGBOX ir both molded tough polypropylene plastic lined withavibration absorbing foam designed mount model like servo tray included hardware SIRONGBO 24 deep 27 wide 41 long weighs 19 ounces will hold receiver 50 800 mA flat battery pack will fitin 40 larger size models STRONGBOX F 35 deep 33 wide 61 long weighs 4 ounces will hold receiver 1200 2000 mA flat battery pack will fit 120 larger size models receiver battery peck valuable part R/C control system Give vibration crash protection need deservePart #8000 STRONGBOX $795 Protect valuable STRONGBOXPart #8100 STRONGBOXW $1195 U wiww WithLDM Industries Ball BearingServo ConversionKits can upgrade standard servos ball bearing servos just minutes less cost ball bearing servo can upgrade 4 standard servos following three conversion 1db fit 18 different servos Futaba S28 S38 S48 S128 S138 S148 Cirrus CS28 C5128 C5238 & C5248 servos Kit #96004 pack ..$2995 KIt #96101 pack ..$795 Airtronics 94102 servos Kit #97004 pack ..$2995 Kit #97101 pack..5795 JR 501 & 507 Focus HS300 RCD 05 Tower TS-51 Hobbico CS-Si Ace 330 servos Kit #9800 4 pack 42095 Kit #98101 pack..$595 cEliminate wobble output shaft Reduce control response deadhand oReduce chance flutter clmprove control surface centering AIlow use puli-puil cables NO-HA Tiuii SOLVENTro ceder send check money onler including $300 S&H Talc. Haggle Out Mosokate Trim WorldLDM Industries Inc Bonds Monokote over Monokote heatPO Box 292396 Dept 140 Elinilnates ugly bubbles wrinicies Tampa FL 33687-2396 Completely fuel-proof easy ton. Phone/Fax 813 985-5616 Will cause colois bleedFlorida residents add 61/2% sales tax Allows tIme position trim piecesVISA MASTER CARD Accepted Also works Uitracote Oracover ler Inquiries Welcome Part #95004 oz Bottle$69501993 LOM Industries inc boxy transmitters hard hold Some standard toggle switches have replaced rocker switches again molded finger easy activation what really great switches assignable Now can place idle up throttle hold etc exactly want control direction switch activate function certainly electronic powerhouse Airtronics can described few short paragraphs after flying awhile Ill give whole column its performance Hitec RIC 10729 Wheatlands Ave Suite C Santee CA 92071 has released its HS-605BB Ultra Torque Servo am installing separate helicopter testing servo will work popular radio has specs almost too good true standard 48-volt airborne pack claims output 77 inch-ounces torque speed 016 seconds better numbers six-volt pack also incorporates dual ball bearings servo know uses helical gears helical gears useful managing power also improving precision centering overall servo Together well-known RCD receivers servos should make excellent flight pack new radios allow several models flown radio lectricslKopski Continued page 74 have several chargers installed operational minivan SRSCC rather versatile unit offering operational features including some dont often get use because its installed dedicated motor packs SRSCC also equipped charge receiver transmitter packs accurately discharge packs has adjustable rates LCD readout always knows operating conditions times capacities etc fact has operational features Ijust cant fit em inthe space remaining Ive seen several feature articles SCC As motor-battery peak charger unit very easy use functions very well youre considering top-end charger sure include microprocessor-controlled product among youre reviewing Quite coincidentally happened meet Larry Sribnick SR LVRCS meet took opportunity tell Larry exactly what thought charger think Larry set back bit enthusiasm normally Im bit stickler electronic performance Larry chose alternative words describe same thought Anyway Larry briefly described forthcoming update charger software will expand its operational limits add features optional upgrade relatively small cost current users will notified its availability As understand future SRSCC will available expansion feature same price Thats nice thing about computercontrolled products chip upgrade allows product feature advancement obsolescence Ive seen other modeling products including ACE MicroPro 8000 transmitter BEP MicroPeaker recently installed MicroPeaker-equipped Astro 112 van Ill accumulating experience product upcoming months Incidentally Larry shared quip some fellow club members watched pack never peaks Yes does just seems like will never get Thus ends yet column time see 93 KRC Electric Fly will history Nats issue December will next out next column will January 94 MA right now its June 20 Please forward SASE correspondence youd like reply Happy Quiet Power Landings Everyone odel Aviation ernal Cut-anuy STRONGBOXM IW13133115 servo sonversion Kus wiTh