WELCOME back caught last months col umn discussing Gorham Model Products new Rebel fixed-pitch Helicopter conclu sion article still completely flight evaluated Rebel consequently de cided dedicate column subjects set ting up Rebel flying fixed-pitch machines general As review should note GMPs new Rebel fixed-pitch 40-size model Helicopter atmed entry-level Helipilot particularly fixed-wing fliers likely have access 40-size engine four-channel radio GMPs instruction manual 40 pages long well written Rebel went together very eas ily construction timebeing held mini mum As turns out Rebel very much like super-Cricket Flying Rebel easy putting together great trainer chopper hovered well its first tank fuel minimum blade trimming necessary proper tracking very impressed struction manual particularly setup fly ing procedures combination Rebels great stability comprehensive instruc tions first-time chopper pilot should very well Helicopter point Id like make though blade holders come prebent very real possibility additional trimming will necessary achieve proper blade tracking means must determine blade high low also decide want increase lift system decrease description doing given GMP pretty good should followed However remember fixed-pitch ma chine always better off being slightly under-pitched over-pitched So normally would suggest decreasing pitch high blade best accomplished special wrenches shown photographs Under no circumstances should pliers channel locks similar gripping tools used twist blade holders because using tools run risk damaging nylon rotor hubor worse cracking rotor blade blade detaching itself Helicopter high speed bad news both machine dont have used set Ishimasa Sky lark wrenches suitable alternatives accept able substitute would easy fashion Y6 A-in plywood critical measure ments slot depths should corre spond thickness blade root two holders case holders alone other case would good idea put gether set wrenches keep box never know may need help another flier didnt bring set field Back adjustment Track blades ad just system Rebel lifts off slightly after half-throttle stick position achieved good starting point will adequate learning hover hot dog will want adjust pitch Helicopter will make descent losing excess rotor rpm build Rebel described structions adjust pitch described will rewarded wonderfully docile machine Now want comment some questions Ive recently received collective-pitch versus noncollective-pitch trainers First off though rest assured can learn fly RC Helicop ters successfully either system Collective-pitch systems offer advantage instantaneous altitude corrections generally quicker control response course collective-pitch machine can fly inverted per form autorotations set up variable pitch-versus-throttle curves negative side collective-pitch system also causes instantaneous tail twitch changes collective pitch gyro deemed mandatory learn fly collective-pitch Heli copter Also may need fifth servo Helicopter will somewhat complicated harder assemble Hiller-only fixed-pitch system able execute maneuvers except require negative variable pitch such mentioned earlier Often rotor head little softer slower react altitude changes plus side tail tends follow during climbs descents because rotors geared together So follows looking all-out sophistication Helicopter should choose collective-pitch control trainer dont ever sell noncollective-pitch machine like Rebel short because its great stability good tail-following tendencies will ten learn faster corresponding collective-pitch trainer Also noncollective ship lot easier set up often tol Continued vaee 162 54 Model Aviation Radio Confrol Helicopters Larry Jolly 15781 Empire Ln Westminster CA 92683 Larry shows us correct way trim angle main rotor blade fixed-pitch Heli copter Hes using set wrenches Ishimasa Skylark electric-powered chopper GMP Rebel cautions against using pliers channel-locks delicate task may cause severe damage parts Theres discussion months column John Gorhams Mr GMP Rebel flight Author Larry Jolly continues last months report new model Larry likes simple easily built trainer Its capable mild aerobatics think Frank Dykes 1 carrying Larrys Rebel youre wrong machine hovering flight Franks relaxed onehand-on-the-transmitter-sticks flying stance testifies Rebels inherent stability VINTAI It-C FLANK CONSOLIDATED PBY-5A ttCATALINA 9 T WING SPAN AIL RIBS B FULL FORMERS SHOWN ON PLANS11 PLASrIC ENGCOWLS $090 PR CLEAR GUN BLISTERS $ 760 PR 4 LARGE PLAN SHEETS s $895 6FT WING SPAN MODEL PBY-5A ENGINE COWLS S 750 PR Plans $1495 GUN BLISTERS $550 PR ADD $300 POSTAGE CATALOGOVER SOPLANS $100 DEALERS WRITE WORLDWIDE SID MORGAN 13157 ORMOND BELLEVILLE 48111 USA lunched engine No matter what did couldnt stay within striking range Latsha Hulik reason wasnt bad motor soon found out eckerboards dropped Hulik Latsha aircraft swoop Wayne Yeager Huliks caller Vein Smith Latshas caller lap counters dead heat own Verdict Hulik1ll14 Latshall1 15 One-hundredths second What finish Although much controversy ensued concerning course communications flyoff times counting toward national record Hulik/Yeager team awarded win new world record Congratulations both teams What Race Ken Hulik went win Doolittle perpetual trophy retired Dave Latsha being first pilot win event three times last year like Quarter Midgets youll love Har risburg Join us next year kill Racing especially Q500 1 Allow experts dominate event out some sort handicap system allow new flier chance 2 Dont share go-fast secrets 3 Dont help new guy way Get point guys cant think anything boring Race no competition Q500 Racing starting up very popular Formula fliers arent quite good enough win Form start dominating Q500 run off new fliers event area dies Ive used Formula fliers example shoe fits wear guys think see point See next month HAS MOVED INTO LARGER QUARTERS 21 658 Cloud Way Hayward CA 94545 CAL 415 783-4868 Out CAL 800 482-8663 RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 54 erable ground banging its cousin So what will Rebel hover its dream can fly Pirouettes day long out Rebel wanting back turn comes forward flight shall say fast flight Rebel likes forward backward sideways Most Helicopters somewhat biased forward sideways flight Rebel flies neutrally direction fact Rebel would perfect trainer practice flying cir cuits reverse As far aerobatics concerned Rebel loops tight does slow roll Spinning stall turns easy well us Rebel kind ma chine brings back good ol days learned fly something very relaxing kind flying machine So have Either gyro out Helicopter engine standard 40 heliradio system standard four-channel bang box Rebel GMP fers us lot fun Its product todays tech nology eye back came BCNU responding advertisers mention read about Model Aviation 162 Model Aviation 59295 $8495 ladwar LengTh 445 inFngaingn & Wing l Wing SPan GO IOclol A.nnly Weight 4 Tn 55 Lb. LT 65 LbMgehlng Ccl & Sdnded Wing Leading 16 22 bECceInnIFIn Wing Areg ST 5OST65Osg nDealer legglrn WglChne Me-VISA AMES ACOpId TV Re. Add 8 Tea wnn Un LALL run met CAIALOC UK 0 rueCtOnOen KINGSWAY ENTERPRISES 18006217783R/C AIRCRAFT AND HOBBY SUPPLY STORE 5559 RICHMOND HOUSTON TX 77056 FLYinuauFUEL FROM KINGSWAY lvi Name Street Address City Zi TJ149s proud announce TATONE PRODUCTS CORPORATION has acquired CB ASSOCIATES PRESIDENT L.TATONE PRODUCTS CORP
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/01
Page Numbers: 54, 162
WELCOME back caught last months col umn discussing Gorham Model Products new Rebel fixed-pitch Helicopter conclu sion article still completely flight evaluated Rebel consequently de cided dedicate column subjects set ting up Rebel flying fixed-pitch machines general As review should note GMPs new Rebel fixed-pitch 40-size model Helicopter atmed entry-level Helipilot particularly fixed-wing fliers likely have access 40-size engine four-channel radio GMPs instruction manual 40 pages long well written Rebel went together very eas ily construction timebeing held mini mum As turns out Rebel very much like super-Cricket Flying Rebel easy putting together great trainer chopper hovered well its first tank fuel minimum blade trimming necessary proper tracking very impressed struction manual particularly setup fly ing procedures combination Rebels great stability comprehensive instruc tions first-time chopper pilot should very well Helicopter point Id like make though blade holders come prebent very real possibility additional trimming will necessary achieve proper blade tracking means must determine blade high low also decide want increase lift system decrease description doing given GMP pretty good should followed However remember fixed-pitch ma chine always better off being slightly under-pitched over-pitched So normally would suggest decreasing pitch high blade best accomplished special wrenches shown photographs Under no circumstances should pliers channel locks similar gripping tools used twist blade holders because using tools run risk damaging nylon rotor hubor worse cracking rotor blade blade detaching itself Helicopter high speed bad news both machine dont have used set Ishimasa Sky lark wrenches suitable alternatives accept able substitute would easy fashion Y6 A-in plywood critical measure ments slot depths should corre spond thickness blade root two holders case holders alone other case would good idea put gether set wrenches keep box never know may need help another flier didnt bring set field Back adjustment Track blades ad just system Rebel lifts off slightly after half-throttle stick position achieved good starting point will adequate learning hover hot dog will want adjust pitch Helicopter will make descent losing excess rotor rpm build Rebel described structions adjust pitch described will rewarded wonderfully docile machine Now want comment some questions Ive recently received collective-pitch versus noncollective-pitch trainers First off though rest assured can learn fly RC Helicop ters successfully either system Collective-pitch systems offer advantage instantaneous altitude corrections generally quicker control response course collective-pitch machine can fly inverted per form autorotations set up variable pitch-versus-throttle curves negative side collective-pitch system also causes instantaneous tail twitch changes collective pitch gyro deemed mandatory learn fly collective-pitch Heli copter Also may need fifth servo Helicopter will somewhat complicated harder assemble Hiller-only fixed-pitch system able execute maneuvers except require negative variable pitch such mentioned earlier Often rotor head little softer slower react altitude changes plus side tail tends follow during climbs descents because rotors geared together So follows looking all-out sophistication Helicopter should choose collective-pitch control trainer dont ever sell noncollective-pitch machine like Rebel short because its great stability good tail-following tendencies will ten learn faster corresponding collective-pitch trainer Also noncollective ship lot easier set up often tol Continued vaee 162 54 Model Aviation Radio Confrol Helicopters Larry Jolly 15781 Empire Ln Westminster CA 92683 Larry shows us correct way trim angle main rotor blade fixed-pitch Heli copter Hes using set wrenches Ishimasa Skylark electric-powered chopper GMP Rebel cautions against using pliers channel-locks delicate task may cause severe damage parts Theres discussion months column John Gorhams Mr GMP Rebel flight Author Larry Jolly continues last months report new model Larry likes simple easily built trainer Its capable mild aerobatics think Frank Dykes 1 carrying Larrys Rebel youre wrong machine hovering flight Franks relaxed onehand-on-the-transmitter-sticks flying stance testifies Rebels inherent stability VINTAI It-C FLANK CONSOLIDATED PBY-5A ttCATALINA 9 T WING SPAN AIL RIBS B FULL FORMERS SHOWN ON PLANS11 PLASrIC ENGCOWLS $090 PR CLEAR GUN BLISTERS $ 760 PR 4 LARGE PLAN SHEETS s $895 6FT WING SPAN MODEL PBY-5A ENGINE COWLS S 750 PR Plans $1495 GUN BLISTERS $550 PR ADD $300 POSTAGE CATALOGOVER SOPLANS $100 DEALERS WRITE WORLDWIDE SID MORGAN 13157 ORMOND BELLEVILLE 48111 USA lunched engine No matter what did couldnt stay within striking range Latsha Hulik reason wasnt bad motor soon found out eckerboards dropped Hulik Latsha aircraft swoop Wayne Yeager Huliks caller Vein Smith Latshas caller lap counters dead heat own Verdict Hulik1ll14 Latshall1 15 One-hundredths second What finish Although much controversy ensued concerning course communications flyoff times counting toward national record Hulik/Yeager team awarded win new world record Congratulations both teams What Race Ken Hulik went win Doolittle perpetual trophy retired Dave Latsha being first pilot win event three times last year like Quarter Midgets youll love Har risburg Join us next year kill Racing especially Q500 1 Allow experts dominate event out some sort handicap system allow new flier chance 2 Dont share go-fast secrets 3 Dont help new guy way Get point guys cant think anything boring Race no competition Q500 Racing starting up very popular Formula fliers arent quite good enough win Form start dominating Q500 run off new fliers event area dies Ive used Formula fliers example shoe fits wear guys think see point See next month HAS MOVED INTO LARGER QUARTERS 21 658 Cloud Way Hayward CA 94545 CAL 415 783-4868 Out CAL 800 482-8663 RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 54 erable ground banging its cousin So what will Rebel hover its dream can fly Pirouettes day long out Rebel wanting back turn comes forward flight shall say fast flight Rebel likes forward backward sideways Most Helicopters somewhat biased forward sideways flight Rebel flies neutrally direction fact Rebel would perfect trainer practice flying cir cuits reverse As far aerobatics concerned Rebel loops tight does slow roll Spinning stall turns easy well us Rebel kind ma chine brings back good ol days learned fly something very relaxing kind flying machine So have Either gyro out Helicopter engine standard 40 heliradio system standard four-channel bang box Rebel GMP fers us lot fun Its product todays tech nology eye back came BCNU responding advertisers mention read about Model Aviation 162 Model Aviation 59295 $8495 ladwar LengTh 445 inFngaingn & Wing l Wing SPan GO IOclol A.nnly Weight 4 Tn 55 Lb. LT 65 LbMgehlng Ccl & Sdnded Wing Leading 16 22 bECceInnIFIn Wing Areg ST 5OST65Osg nDealer legglrn WglChne Me-VISA AMES ACOpId TV Re. Add 8 Tea wnn Un LALL run met CAIALOC UK 0 rueCtOnOen KINGSWAY ENTERPRISES 18006217783R/C AIRCRAFT AND HOBBY SUPPLY STORE 5559 RICHMOND HOUSTON TX 77056 FLYinuauFUEL FROM KINGSWAY lvi Name Street Address City Zi TJ149s proud announce TATONE PRODUCTS CORPORATION has acquired CB ASSOCIATES PRESIDENT L.TATONE PRODUCTS CORP