FINISHING report Kalts Cyclone II As may recall last month discussed con struction Cyclone various steps needed attention particular Cyclone II powered OS 50 FSR uses JR PCM 10 radio system control As discussed last month construction ac complished easily no problems being en countered instruction manual over 30 pages length does good job explaining Larry used JR PCM 10 RC system Cyclone large window bottom transmitter touch-panel LCD screen Txs microprocessor Larry considers system top line capable allowing fliers make cus tom trim/mIxIng adjustments heretofore Im possible older-style radios available nine basic construction steps point well pick up left off last month construction complete ex cept main blades gyro radio setup gyro installation Cyclone II offers molded tunnel located rear side frames gyro easily positioned re tained servo tape restrained further movement rubberband Kalt has thoughtfully molded hooks rubberband re tainers both gyro mount radio tray Also provided gyro wire protector will lessen likelihood torn wires chafing contact starter transmission sembly installed JR gyro after checking its proper direction movement Continued page 169 Cyclone Ils mechanics Larry likes light weight great rigidity photos reveal molded-In gyro mounting well just aft engine compartment rubberband restrains gyro Rubberbands also secure receiver/battery pack/gyro control unit nose June 1990 55 Radio Control Helicopters Larry Jolly 15781 Empire Ln Westminster CA 92683 Theres another Giant Scale Helicopters behind Larry friend Phil Fentar Phil cant decide scarier being close Larry flying miniature sItting next him teaching him fly Enstrom chopper background Yes Larry got bug now working helicopter pilots license figures s Larrys Kalt Cyclone II flight Corona CA airport commentary thIs machine continues month Larrys Kalt Cyclone II flyby recommends very gooa sport Tiler says robust stable easy assemble kit available US Hobby Dynamics $3500 includes Crystals Certification Two-inch spinner nylon Racing wheels F-i accessoriesPerformance Specialties see listing under Engines modified ready-to-race above Bar-stock engine mountsPauls Flying Stuff see listing under Kits above Custom-built modelsKristopher Wilson tel1-714/731-5602 Painted PilotsK McDaniels 14601 Al kosh Jamul CA 92035 tel 1-619/698-9307 Custom-built F-isCalifornia Speed Pros see listing under Kits above Q500 Kits Thunder Q-IIPauls Flying Stuff see list ing under Formula Kits above China ClipperModel Tech available hobby stores T-TailedCalifornia Speed Pros see listing under Formula Kits above SpicklerSpickler Models available hobby stores Texas OutlawRitchs Hobbies see listing under Formula Kits above Scat CatFlite Line Models available hobby stores Yellow JacketMills Airplane Models 2868 Hambleton Riva MD 21140 tel 1-301/9563308 glass Q500Barrys Model Products 600 Vincent Mt Dora FL 32757 1-904/383-1122 Barry West Accessories Engine mount closed-in ypeFourmost Products available hobby stores Engine mountPauls Flying Stuff see list ing under Formula Kits above I4qzeelsPerformance Specialties see listing under Formula Engines modified ready-torace above Kraft wheelsCalifornia Speed Pros see list ing under Formula Kits above Prop balancerHigh Point available hobby stores Pitch gaugePrather Products see listing un der Formula Kits above Royal pro-tachometerTack R/C Box 24593 Denver CO 80224 tel1-303/757-4082 Carbon props sport props custom foam workBarrys Model Products see listing under Q500 Kits above Quarter Midget Kits Estrellita Heinkel II Spitfire Toni Fire crackerGa ger Aircraft Supply 8425 Auburn Ft Wayne IN 46825 tel1-219/489-5060 Napair HestonCalifornia Speed Pros see listing under Formula Kits above Shark Deja Vu NapairQuality Fiberglass 521 96th Blame MN 55434 tel 1-612/7802737 Bob Sealy Rivets Latsha AJ Special ME-109 Matney Models 11325 Harold Luna Pier MI 48157 tel 1-313/848-8195 Kevin Matney FolkertsJim DeYoung 16627 Dobson South Holland IL 60473 tel1-312/339-9541 P-39 P-63Greg Doe 407 Pony Smyrna TN 37167 tel 1-615/459-6845 NapairCalifornia Speed Pros see listing under Formula Kits above Pole KittyGail Jacobson 2205 Britely Terr College Park GA 30349 tel 1-404/763036 1 P-SiDuane Gall 12800 Asbury Lakewood CO 80228 tel 1-303/969-9527 Pole Cat Denight SpecialBarrys Model Products see listing under Formula Kits above have missed someone please send infor mation will update list Want join NMPRA National Miniature Pylon Racing Association Ive received lot mail asking join Ive included repro duction membership application its printed first page column month Just follow directions See next month RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 55 Actually step wasnt necessary prior mounting JR gyro really foolproof de sign Everything logically set up gyro di rection easily reversed rotating connector 1800 its socket JR gyro twoposition-adjustable-gain type Mine works very well said very simple unit set up next step setting up PCM 10 Helicopter First let say JR PCM 10 definitely represents state-of-the-an Heli ra dios am very impressed extreme sophis tication system same time JR has taken word quality new pinnacle sys tem came NES 4031 servos doubleball-bearing-output monsters incredibly strong tough same time have zero backlashContinued page 72 PRODUCTS FOR ThE OISCERNING MOOtLER Complete Line Exhaust Systems Pipe Muffled Tuned Pipes Headers uri Mufflers Expansion Mufflers copter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems Unsurpassed Workmanship & Padormanc June 1990 169 - ency Conversion Special Fast Turnaround Now Available CALL Service Ace Cirrus EK Futaba Heathkit Hobbyshack JR KGL K-Line KO Propo Kraft KSE Logitrol Novak Royal Tower Hobbies Word Engines Spectrum Analyzers Calibrated Test Instruments UPS US Mail Federal Send Large Self AddressedExpress Used [Envelope BrochuresMastercard Visa Accepted Large Inventory R/C Parts Crystals SUCKER-KIT$5995 Show Tell Video$3995 Add $400 shipping & handling Ml residents add 4% sales tax Send 3100 SASE br producl hit samples real wood veneer skins Product List Includes Gapless Arrow cwEShaft Hinges Carbon Tow Mylar Shut Eaiand High-Tech items aler Inquires Welcome CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO PO Box 866 Lapeer MI 48446 313 664-3330 imposite Aircraft Eng & Supply FAX 1300 RIC BUMPUNTO FLYRUBBER POWER KITS-SUPPLIES NEWPEANUT SCALE RUBBER SPORT 12&13 FT LONG OUTSTANDING COAITRO& MORE POWER KIT $35000 ANDREASON PIPER CUB FLYING ACE MOTH 8995 MUSTANGZEROBOSTONIAN PUP 8895 NEW GENESIS PIETENPOLLACYPRAIRIE BIRD 16 $B9B RIC FLYING WING GLIDERGIPSY MOTH COUGERROG 1ST MODEL 8295 59 INCH WIN6SPAN IWID LAUNCH NOSE BEARINGS BRASS WASHERS PROPS 4TO 9 CUFF SOAR AMRUBBER TAN DUMMY CYL CLEAR VINTAGE WHEELS 300 PLANS TISSUEMANY MORE KITS C02 ENGINES KIT GERFORD SILK STEEL SPOKED WHEELS 2-3 CH COMPLETE CATALOG $200 3*BOX 710399-MA SANTEE CA 92072 rueIfvyfuuuf TEL 619 448-1818FAX 619 448-1833 RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 169 Since truly computer age its no surprise radios such PCM 10 Futaba 1024 have arrived scene ra dios others way will ulti mately add unlimited control mixing possibili ties add simplification setup new machine ways never thought possible PCM 10 10-channel PCM-modulat ed microcomputer-controlled system features extra large LCD liquid crystal display RMcM screen acts touch pad inputs microprocessor use touch pad response logical sequence command prompts displayed screen makes sys tem both quick easy use fully describe systems capabilities would require greater scope possible report will sum up stating PCM 10 Helicopter system can trim machine way can imagine fully appreciate systems capabilities should look through instruction manual over 39 pages length truthfully have utilized function radio Im sure could use functions ma chine However know can figure out something need Helicopter sys tem will allow itand just machine either can set up seven dif ferent Helicopters menu available give idea systems complex ity have 31 programs choose range normal servo-reversing end point adjustments typical Helicopter con trol mixes collective/throttle/rudder least three different pitch curves Im trying work way back Cyclone II have admit modern-style com puter system really fascinates enough interest out perhaps could article just setting up machine using kind system will take lot space let know think would like have done have two experts mind can help both PCM 10 1024 let know interested can assure will future columns systems Setting up PCM 10 Cyclone pretty easy flying yours same way set up stock main rotor blades 50 engine ship will classified inter mediate role learning would suggest leave dual control rates inactive stay normal flight program would en tail setting up pitch curve hover mode maybe adjusting gyro sensitivity guess would starting point pretty much Helicopter Well come back next step after finishing blades main rotor blades come stock Cyclone II give 55-in span have fairly wide chord constructed multiple lam nates result CGs reason ably far forward covered blades old-fashioned sticky-backed blade covering out adding tip weight finished blades weigh ed 170 grams want better autorota tions would suggest either adding up 20 grams per blade tip using Kalt H-Blades As finishing up Id like add point aggravation during en tire construction process bolting darn muffler place used MACs heliball good muffler because various clearances will test sanity tighten bottom screw ended up trimming two Allen wrenches custom shape job mount muffler dont forget seal engine high-temperature silicone guar antee job youll want once point youll want mount re ceiver battery gyro mixer place front tray put receiver battery foam sleeves lightly rubberbanded place Again like molded clips rubberband just much secure dont need receiver flying loose inside cabin Now check servos proper direction throw according Kalts manual should also check binding linkage Check gyro proper direction set gains zero position 67% posi tion two set Cyclone exactly Kalt manual put basic program PCM 10 know wont believe Cyclone II literally hovered right off building board OS 50 FSR came life quickly mechanical adjustment turn nee dle valve turn leaner Let summarize observations now Cyclone II big gentle ship easy fly might like tail authority set up controls well balanced feel right second tank fuel did some circuits found engine gave good pow er have now completed basic flight procedures including quick-stop approaches stall turns autorotation descents let rotor wind up lit tle found no vibration major decals Over 750 Select *7 1/4 Scale18 Sheetn *60 Sloe38 Sheets *40 Size38 sheets *Propeller Decals WT 6 Sheets-3sizes *Kill Markings only6 Sheets *Nomencletare Markings 3 Sioes-12 Sheets Black Whitecopy *Letters Nsmhrs I/43/8-1/25/S3/4-7/512344-13/16 10 colors See color chart * Flags. American united Kingdom contederate * Stars colors 8 Sloan pIes Sheet 01 Assorted Sloan * Trim Sheets 4-3/4 0 colors see color chart DECALS PRESSURE SENSITIVEWATER TRANSFER Asthenlic model insignias pressere sensitive major decals water transter br 1/4 scale 40 60 sloe propeller decals World War II kill mark ings stars tlags letters numbers trim1/ ___ I sheets NORTHEAST StREtN GRAPHICS 21 FISHER AVE. EAST IGNOMEADOW MA 81628 TEL 4135254110 IULTIMATESPORT RC 255 EasI Ashland/PO Roe 727/Soda Springs Idaho 83276 172 Model Aviation CULPEPPEE LS INC 2526 Washiugtse hbuqaeIA 52N1 3161513-4830 Cyclone II will good autorotations stock blades might prefer weighted units wider safety margin PCM 10 has performed flawlessly beginning think youll find new radios will make better pilots out of us see can now truthfully fine-tune Heli copter 1 % time machine can have proper trim hover also best trim forward flight acrobatic compensa tions well fully intend wring Cyclone II PCM 10 Out see just much PCM 10s potential can use meantime has fun project already know feel about JR PCM TO As Cyclone II honest ma chine would hard imagine Helicopter stable easier fly same time Ive flown Excalibur know what good acrobatic capabilities its K-5 rotor head provides Cyclone shares same rotor head Cyclone II definitely adaptable whatever flying style demands kit easy assemble everything high quality ship flies straight out box would hesitate recommend fine products would also like thank Hobby Dynamics letting report Kalt JR products also making available us As time allows will give updates both Kalt JR lines well further experience Cyclone II PCM 10 further information please contact Hobby Dynamics PO Box 3726 Champaign IL 61826-3726 tel 1-800/458-0241 BCNU RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 59 RCSD 2026 Spring Lake Dr Martinez CA 94553 tel1-415/689-0766 Ed Dumas Jr has new design program calls Sailplane Design Program Version 40 IBM-PC what Ed says about program programs menu-driven de signed easy use designed pri manly Sailplane designernot com puter experts analysis given design quick easy performance map can examined screen printed out printer po lar curve plot can generated screen well dot-matrix printer multiple analysis mode allows step either weight center gravity location through range values performance map and/or polar curve can generated automatical ly value can easily generate family maps example showing effects add ing ballast changing CG location As 100 Sailplane designs can saved flop py disk Eds program contains 20 airfoils 10 kit Sailpianes starter designs package $25 ppd 25 pages instructions disk have print out print er Eds address 3220 Boomerang Lane Knox ville TN 37931 Archacopteryx Avion Associates unpro nounceable name Jim Ealys RC Scale Glider business Jim has collecting Scale informa tion long time has lot material good thing enthusiasts looking some esoteric plan three-view gist Jims latest news release Enclosed plans DFS Habitch newsletter concerning 10th anniversary sale Actually have collecting documentation Scale Gliders about 25 years Within about two three months aboat JuneBB will have A-scale plans friend will have -scale fiberglass fuselage Habitch sale plans kits drawn sets full-scale drawings have collected over years highlights offerings 1000 three-views line drawings 50 %- A- -scale plans 25 r documentationsmostly vintage four high-startsheavier rubber walls commercially available parachutetrue ripstop nylon 100lb shroud lines four Scale kits A-scale Tandem Tutor 130-in span 1530 sq -scale Grunau Baby 11107-in span 880 sq A-scale Zogling 102-in span 1376 sq -scale Woodstock 156-in span 1675 sq Jims 10th-anniversary sale price Zog ling kit $15995 $19995 Tutor Baby $25995 Woodstock available August Add $10 kit UPS ship ping illustrated Archacopteryx catalog send $1 plus large SASE Jim Ealy 128 Etra Road Hightstown NJ 08520 tel 1-609/4488726 Club news have recently received newsletters several Soaring clubs new new want pass along information contact person benefit fliers living local areas may wish join alphabet ical order have Bluegrass Soaring Society Lexington KY area Keith Hatfull edits its excellent Aerial Boundaries newsletter can reach Keith $1695Propeller Drill Jigs Ba Self your Ugns existIng prop hole Webre Bully aDolmar Zenom um II SunCraft 1617 loa Tamas AIbuq NM 87102 505-842-9648 June 1990 173 WORLDS BIGGEST SCALE PLANS & DSCSNENTATTSN SENOICE 0 SCALE NObEL PLANS 58000 ASNCtA DACA N.FF0t, NOAI AMA SSIN COEN AS PAGE CATALOGN VSSAS SACO US CAsCA $800 Aj,SiI 0.,. SCALE PLANS nPoroSevce PLANS SULANOING3259 Madison SAS GreSPSAAA NE 27403 SCALE DOCUMENTATION55912i2S23i ie LiTRES 1 N5~MtLLSMETALS BSSKS reets ee1
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/06
Page Numbers: 55, 169, 172, 173
FINISHING report Kalts Cyclone II As may recall last month discussed con struction Cyclone various steps needed attention particular Cyclone II powered OS 50 FSR uses JR PCM 10 radio system control As discussed last month construction ac complished easily no problems being en countered instruction manual over 30 pages length does good job explaining Larry used JR PCM 10 RC system Cyclone large window bottom transmitter touch-panel LCD screen Txs microprocessor Larry considers system top line capable allowing fliers make cus tom trim/mIxIng adjustments heretofore Im possible older-style radios available nine basic construction steps point well pick up left off last month construction complete ex cept main blades gyro radio setup gyro installation Cyclone II offers molded tunnel located rear side frames gyro easily positioned re tained servo tape restrained further movement rubberband Kalt has thoughtfully molded hooks rubberband re tainers both gyro mount radio tray Also provided gyro wire protector will lessen likelihood torn wires chafing contact starter transmission sembly installed JR gyro after checking its proper direction movement Continued page 169 Cyclone Ils mechanics Larry likes light weight great rigidity photos reveal molded-In gyro mounting well just aft engine compartment rubberband restrains gyro Rubberbands also secure receiver/battery pack/gyro control unit nose June 1990 55 Radio Control Helicopters Larry Jolly 15781 Empire Ln Westminster CA 92683 Theres another Giant Scale Helicopters behind Larry friend Phil Fentar Phil cant decide scarier being close Larry flying miniature sItting next him teaching him fly Enstrom chopper background Yes Larry got bug now working helicopter pilots license figures s Larrys Kalt Cyclone II flight Corona CA airport commentary thIs machine continues month Larrys Kalt Cyclone II flyby recommends very gooa sport Tiler says robust stable easy assemble kit available US Hobby Dynamics $3500 includes Crystals Certification Two-inch spinner nylon Racing wheels F-i accessoriesPerformance Specialties see listing under Engines modified ready-to-race above Bar-stock engine mountsPauls Flying Stuff see listing under Kits above Custom-built modelsKristopher Wilson tel1-714/731-5602 Painted PilotsK McDaniels 14601 Al kosh Jamul CA 92035 tel 1-619/698-9307 Custom-built F-isCalifornia Speed Pros see listing under Kits above Q500 Kits Thunder Q-IIPauls Flying Stuff see list ing under Formula Kits above China ClipperModel Tech available hobby stores T-TailedCalifornia Speed Pros see listing under Formula Kits above SpicklerSpickler Models available hobby stores Texas OutlawRitchs Hobbies see listing under Formula Kits above Scat CatFlite Line Models available hobby stores Yellow JacketMills Airplane Models 2868 Hambleton Riva MD 21140 tel 1-301/9563308 glass Q500Barrys Model Products 600 Vincent Mt Dora FL 32757 1-904/383-1122 Barry West Accessories Engine mount closed-in ypeFourmost Products available hobby stores Engine mountPauls Flying Stuff see list ing under Formula Kits above I4qzeelsPerformance Specialties see listing under Formula Engines modified ready-torace above Kraft wheelsCalifornia Speed Pros see list ing under Formula Kits above Prop balancerHigh Point available hobby stores Pitch gaugePrather Products see listing un der Formula Kits above Royal pro-tachometerTack R/C Box 24593 Denver CO 80224 tel1-303/757-4082 Carbon props sport props custom foam workBarrys Model Products see listing under Q500 Kits above Quarter Midget Kits Estrellita Heinkel II Spitfire Toni Fire crackerGa ger Aircraft Supply 8425 Auburn Ft Wayne IN 46825 tel1-219/489-5060 Napair HestonCalifornia Speed Pros see listing under Formula Kits above Shark Deja Vu NapairQuality Fiberglass 521 96th Blame MN 55434 tel 1-612/7802737 Bob Sealy Rivets Latsha AJ Special ME-109 Matney Models 11325 Harold Luna Pier MI 48157 tel 1-313/848-8195 Kevin Matney FolkertsJim DeYoung 16627 Dobson South Holland IL 60473 tel1-312/339-9541 P-39 P-63Greg Doe 407 Pony Smyrna TN 37167 tel 1-615/459-6845 NapairCalifornia Speed Pros see listing under Formula Kits above Pole KittyGail Jacobson 2205 Britely Terr College Park GA 30349 tel 1-404/763036 1 P-SiDuane Gall 12800 Asbury Lakewood CO 80228 tel 1-303/969-9527 Pole Cat Denight SpecialBarrys Model Products see listing under Formula Kits above have missed someone please send infor mation will update list Want join NMPRA National Miniature Pylon Racing Association Ive received lot mail asking join Ive included repro duction membership application its printed first page column month Just follow directions See next month RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 55 Actually step wasnt necessary prior mounting JR gyro really foolproof de sign Everything logically set up gyro di rection easily reversed rotating connector 1800 its socket JR gyro twoposition-adjustable-gain type Mine works very well said very simple unit set up next step setting up PCM 10 Helicopter First let say JR PCM 10 definitely represents state-of-the-an Heli ra dios am very impressed extreme sophis tication system same time JR has taken word quality new pinnacle sys tem came NES 4031 servos doubleball-bearing-output monsters incredibly strong tough same time have zero backlashContinued page 72 PRODUCTS FOR ThE OISCERNING MOOtLER Complete Line Exhaust Systems Pipe Muffled Tuned Pipes Headers uri Mufflers Expansion Mufflers copter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems Unsurpassed Workmanship & Padormanc June 1990 169 - ency Conversion Special Fast Turnaround Now Available CALL Service Ace Cirrus EK Futaba Heathkit Hobbyshack JR KGL K-Line KO Propo Kraft KSE Logitrol Novak Royal Tower Hobbies Word Engines Spectrum Analyzers Calibrated Test Instruments UPS US Mail Federal Send Large Self AddressedExpress Used [Envelope BrochuresMastercard Visa Accepted Large Inventory R/C Parts Crystals SUCKER-KIT$5995 Show Tell Video$3995 Add $400 shipping & handling Ml residents add 4% sales tax Send 3100 SASE br producl hit samples real wood veneer skins Product List Includes Gapless Arrow cwEShaft Hinges Carbon Tow Mylar Shut Eaiand High-Tech items aler Inquires Welcome CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO PO Box 866 Lapeer MI 48446 313 664-3330 imposite Aircraft Eng & Supply FAX 1300 RIC BUMPUNTO FLYRUBBER POWER KITS-SUPPLIES NEWPEANUT SCALE RUBBER SPORT 12&13 FT LONG OUTSTANDING COAITRO& MORE POWER KIT $35000 ANDREASON PIPER CUB FLYING ACE MOTH 8995 MUSTANGZEROBOSTONIAN PUP 8895 NEW GENESIS PIETENPOLLACYPRAIRIE BIRD 16 $B9B RIC FLYING WING GLIDERGIPSY MOTH COUGERROG 1ST MODEL 8295 59 INCH WIN6SPAN IWID LAUNCH NOSE BEARINGS BRASS WASHERS PROPS 4TO 9 CUFF SOAR AMRUBBER TAN DUMMY CYL CLEAR VINTAGE WHEELS 300 PLANS TISSUEMANY MORE KITS C02 ENGINES KIT GERFORD SILK STEEL SPOKED WHEELS 2-3 CH COMPLETE CATALOG $200 3*BOX 710399-MA SANTEE CA 92072 rueIfvyfuuuf TEL 619 448-1818FAX 619 448-1833 RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 169 Since truly computer age its no surprise radios such PCM 10 Futaba 1024 have arrived scene ra dios others way will ulti mately add unlimited control mixing possibili ties add simplification setup new machine ways never thought possible PCM 10 10-channel PCM-modulat ed microcomputer-controlled system features extra large LCD liquid crystal display RMcM screen acts touch pad inputs microprocessor use touch pad response logical sequence command prompts displayed screen makes sys tem both quick easy use fully describe systems capabilities would require greater scope possible report will sum up stating PCM 10 Helicopter system can trim machine way can imagine fully appreciate systems capabilities should look through instruction manual over 39 pages length truthfully have utilized function radio Im sure could use functions ma chine However know can figure out something need Helicopter sys tem will allow itand just machine either can set up seven dif ferent Helicopters menu available give idea systems complex ity have 31 programs choose range normal servo-reversing end point adjustments typical Helicopter con trol mixes collective/throttle/rudder least three different pitch curves Im trying work way back Cyclone II have admit modern-style com puter system really fascinates enough interest out perhaps could article just setting up machine using kind system will take lot space let know think would like have done have two experts mind can help both PCM 10 1024 let know interested can assure will future columns systems Setting up PCM 10 Cyclone pretty easy flying yours same way set up stock main rotor blades 50 engine ship will classified inter mediate role learning would suggest leave dual control rates inactive stay normal flight program would en tail setting up pitch curve hover mode maybe adjusting gyro sensitivity guess would starting point pretty much Helicopter Well come back next step after finishing blades main rotor blades come stock Cyclone II give 55-in span have fairly wide chord constructed multiple lam nates result CGs reason ably far forward covered blades old-fashioned sticky-backed blade covering out adding tip weight finished blades weigh ed 170 grams want better autorota tions would suggest either adding up 20 grams per blade tip using Kalt H-Blades As finishing up Id like add point aggravation during en tire construction process bolting darn muffler place used MACs heliball good muffler because various clearances will test sanity tighten bottom screw ended up trimming two Allen wrenches custom shape job mount muffler dont forget seal engine high-temperature silicone guar antee job youll want once point youll want mount re ceiver battery gyro mixer place front tray put receiver battery foam sleeves lightly rubberbanded place Again like molded clips rubberband just much secure dont need receiver flying loose inside cabin Now check servos proper direction throw according Kalts manual should also check binding linkage Check gyro proper direction set gains zero position 67% posi tion two set Cyclone exactly Kalt manual put basic program PCM 10 know wont believe Cyclone II literally hovered right off building board OS 50 FSR came life quickly mechanical adjustment turn nee dle valve turn leaner Let summarize observations now Cyclone II big gentle ship easy fly might like tail authority set up controls well balanced feel right second tank fuel did some circuits found engine gave good pow er have now completed basic flight procedures including quick-stop approaches stall turns autorotation descents let rotor wind up lit tle found no vibration major decals Over 750 Select *7 1/4 Scale18 Sheetn *60 Sloe38 Sheets *40 Size38 sheets *Propeller Decals WT 6 Sheets-3sizes *Kill Markings only6 Sheets *Nomencletare Markings 3 Sioes-12 Sheets Black Whitecopy *Letters Nsmhrs I/43/8-1/25/S3/4-7/512344-13/16 10 colors See color chart * Flags. American united Kingdom contederate * Stars colors 8 Sloan pIes Sheet 01 Assorted Sloan * Trim Sheets 4-3/4 0 colors see color chart DECALS PRESSURE SENSITIVEWATER TRANSFER Asthenlic model insignias pressere sensitive major decals water transter br 1/4 scale 40 60 sloe propeller decals World War II kill mark ings stars tlags letters numbers trim1/ ___ I sheets NORTHEAST StREtN GRAPHICS 21 FISHER AVE. EAST IGNOMEADOW MA 81628 TEL 4135254110 IULTIMATESPORT RC 255 EasI Ashland/PO Roe 727/Soda Springs Idaho 83276 172 Model Aviation CULPEPPEE LS INC 2526 Washiugtse hbuqaeIA 52N1 3161513-4830 Cyclone II will good autorotations stock blades might prefer weighted units wider safety margin PCM 10 has performed flawlessly beginning think youll find new radios will make better pilots out of us see can now truthfully fine-tune Heli copter 1 % time machine can have proper trim hover also best trim forward flight acrobatic compensa tions well fully intend wring Cyclone II PCM 10 Out see just much PCM 10s potential can use meantime has fun project already know feel about JR PCM TO As Cyclone II honest ma chine would hard imagine Helicopter stable easier fly same time Ive flown Excalibur know what good acrobatic capabilities its K-5 rotor head provides Cyclone shares same rotor head Cyclone II definitely adaptable whatever flying style demands kit easy assemble everything high quality ship flies straight out box would hesitate recommend fine products would also like thank Hobby Dynamics letting report Kalt JR products also making available us As time allows will give updates both Kalt JR lines well further experience Cyclone II PCM 10 further information please contact Hobby Dynamics PO Box 3726 Champaign IL 61826-3726 tel 1-800/458-0241 BCNU RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 59 RCSD 2026 Spring Lake Dr Martinez CA 94553 tel1-415/689-0766 Ed Dumas Jr has new design program calls Sailplane Design Program Version 40 IBM-PC what Ed says about program programs menu-driven de signed easy use designed pri manly Sailplane designernot com puter experts analysis given design quick easy performance map can examined screen printed out printer po lar curve plot can generated screen well dot-matrix printer multiple analysis mode allows step either weight center gravity location through range values performance map and/or polar curve can generated automatical ly value can easily generate family maps example showing effects add ing ballast changing CG location As 100 Sailplane designs can saved flop py disk Eds program contains 20 airfoils 10 kit Sailpianes starter designs package $25 ppd 25 pages instructions disk have print out print er Eds address 3220 Boomerang Lane Knox ville TN 37931 Archacopteryx Avion Associates unpro nounceable name Jim Ealys RC Scale Glider business Jim has collecting Scale informa tion long time has lot material good thing enthusiasts looking some esoteric plan three-view gist Jims latest news release Enclosed plans DFS Habitch newsletter concerning 10th anniversary sale Actually have collecting documentation Scale Gliders about 25 years Within about two three months aboat JuneBB will have A-scale plans friend will have -scale fiberglass fuselage Habitch sale plans kits drawn sets full-scale drawings have collected over years highlights offerings 1000 three-views line drawings 50 %- A- -scale plans 25 r documentationsmostly vintage four high-startsheavier rubber walls commercially available parachutetrue ripstop nylon 100lb shroud lines four Scale kits A-scale Tandem Tutor 130-in span 1530 sq -scale Grunau Baby 11107-in span 880 sq A-scale Zogling 102-in span 1376 sq -scale Woodstock 156-in span 1675 sq Jims 10th-anniversary sale price Zog ling kit $15995 $19995 Tutor Baby $25995 Woodstock available August Add $10 kit UPS ship ping illustrated Archacopteryx catalog send $1 plus large SASE Jim Ealy 128 Etra Road Hightstown NJ 08520 tel 1-609/4488726 Club news have recently received newsletters several Soaring clubs new new want pass along information contact person benefit fliers living local areas may wish join alphabet ical order have Bluegrass Soaring Society Lexington KY area Keith Hatfull edits its excellent Aerial Boundaries newsletter can reach Keith $1695Propeller Drill Jigs Ba Self your Ugns existIng prop hole Webre Bully aDolmar Zenom um II SunCraft 1617 loa Tamas AIbuq NM 87102 505-842-9648 June 1990 173 WORLDS BIGGEST SCALE PLANS & DSCSNENTATTSN SENOICE 0 SCALE NObEL PLANS 58000 ASNCtA DACA N.FF0t, NOAI AMA SSIN COEN AS PAGE CATALOGN VSSAS SACO US CAsCA $800 Aj,SiI 0.,. SCALE PLANS nPoroSevce PLANS SULANOING3259 Madison SAS GreSPSAAA NE 27403 SCALE DOCUMENTATION55912i2S23i ie LiTRES 1 N5~MtLLSMETALS BSSKS reets ee1
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/06
Page Numbers: 55, 169, 172, 173
FINISHING report Kalts Cyclone II As may recall last month discussed con struction Cyclone various steps needed attention particular Cyclone II powered OS 50 FSR uses JR PCM 10 radio system control As discussed last month construction ac complished easily no problems being en countered instruction manual over 30 pages length does good job explaining Larry used JR PCM 10 RC system Cyclone large window bottom transmitter touch-panel LCD screen Txs microprocessor Larry considers system top line capable allowing fliers make cus tom trim/mIxIng adjustments heretofore Im possible older-style radios available nine basic construction steps point well pick up left off last month construction complete ex cept main blades gyro radio setup gyro installation Cyclone II offers molded tunnel located rear side frames gyro easily positioned re tained servo tape restrained further movement rubberband Kalt has thoughtfully molded hooks rubberband re tainers both gyro mount radio tray Also provided gyro wire protector will lessen likelihood torn wires chafing contact starter transmission sembly installed JR gyro after checking its proper direction movement Continued page 169 Cyclone Ils mechanics Larry likes light weight great rigidity photos reveal molded-In gyro mounting well just aft engine compartment rubberband restrains gyro Rubberbands also secure receiver/battery pack/gyro control unit nose June 1990 55 Radio Control Helicopters Larry Jolly 15781 Empire Ln Westminster CA 92683 Theres another Giant Scale Helicopters behind Larry friend Phil Fentar Phil cant decide scarier being close Larry flying miniature sItting next him teaching him fly Enstrom chopper background Yes Larry got bug now working helicopter pilots license figures s Larrys Kalt Cyclone II flight Corona CA airport commentary thIs machine continues month Larrys Kalt Cyclone II flyby recommends very gooa sport Tiler says robust stable easy assemble kit available US Hobby Dynamics $3500 includes Crystals Certification Two-inch spinner nylon Racing wheels F-i accessoriesPerformance Specialties see listing under Engines modified ready-to-race above Bar-stock engine mountsPauls Flying Stuff see listing under Kits above Custom-built modelsKristopher Wilson tel1-714/731-5602 Painted PilotsK McDaniels 14601 Al kosh Jamul CA 92035 tel 1-619/698-9307 Custom-built F-isCalifornia Speed Pros see listing under Kits above Q500 Kits Thunder Q-IIPauls Flying Stuff see list ing under Formula Kits above China ClipperModel Tech available hobby stores T-TailedCalifornia Speed Pros see listing under Formula Kits above SpicklerSpickler Models available hobby stores Texas OutlawRitchs Hobbies see listing under Formula Kits above Scat CatFlite Line Models available hobby stores Yellow JacketMills Airplane Models 2868 Hambleton Riva MD 21140 tel 1-301/9563308 glass Q500Barrys Model Products 600 Vincent Mt Dora FL 32757 1-904/383-1122 Barry West Accessories Engine mount closed-in ypeFourmost Products available hobby stores Engine mountPauls Flying Stuff see list ing under Formula Kits above I4qzeelsPerformance Specialties see listing under Formula Engines modified ready-torace above Kraft wheelsCalifornia Speed Pros see list ing under Formula Kits above Prop balancerHigh Point available hobby stores Pitch gaugePrather Products see listing un der Formula Kits above Royal pro-tachometerTack R/C Box 24593 Denver CO 80224 tel1-303/757-4082 Carbon props sport props custom foam workBarrys Model Products see listing under Q500 Kits above Quarter Midget Kits Estrellita Heinkel II Spitfire Toni Fire crackerGa ger Aircraft Supply 8425 Auburn Ft Wayne IN 46825 tel1-219/489-5060 Napair HestonCalifornia Speed Pros see listing under Formula Kits above Shark Deja Vu NapairQuality Fiberglass 521 96th Blame MN 55434 tel 1-612/7802737 Bob Sealy Rivets Latsha AJ Special ME-109 Matney Models 11325 Harold Luna Pier MI 48157 tel 1-313/848-8195 Kevin Matney FolkertsJim DeYoung 16627 Dobson South Holland IL 60473 tel1-312/339-9541 P-39 P-63Greg Doe 407 Pony Smyrna TN 37167 tel 1-615/459-6845 NapairCalifornia Speed Pros see listing under Formula Kits above Pole KittyGail Jacobson 2205 Britely Terr College Park GA 30349 tel 1-404/763036 1 P-SiDuane Gall 12800 Asbury Lakewood CO 80228 tel 1-303/969-9527 Pole Cat Denight SpecialBarrys Model Products see listing under Formula Kits above have missed someone please send infor mation will update list Want join NMPRA National Miniature Pylon Racing Association Ive received lot mail asking join Ive included repro duction membership application its printed first page column month Just follow directions See next month RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 55 Actually step wasnt necessary prior mounting JR gyro really foolproof de sign Everything logically set up gyro di rection easily reversed rotating connector 1800 its socket JR gyro twoposition-adjustable-gain type Mine works very well said very simple unit set up next step setting up PCM 10 Helicopter First let say JR PCM 10 definitely represents state-of-the-an Heli ra dios am very impressed extreme sophis tication system same time JR has taken word quality new pinnacle sys tem came NES 4031 servos doubleball-bearing-output monsters incredibly strong tough same time have zero backlashContinued page 72 PRODUCTS FOR ThE OISCERNING MOOtLER Complete Line Exhaust Systems Pipe Muffled Tuned Pipes Headers uri Mufflers Expansion Mufflers copter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems Unsurpassed Workmanship & Padormanc June 1990 169 - ency Conversion Special Fast Turnaround Now Available CALL Service Ace Cirrus EK Futaba Heathkit Hobbyshack JR KGL K-Line KO Propo Kraft KSE Logitrol Novak Royal Tower Hobbies Word Engines Spectrum Analyzers Calibrated Test Instruments UPS US Mail Federal Send Large Self AddressedExpress Used [Envelope BrochuresMastercard Visa Accepted Large Inventory R/C Parts Crystals SUCKER-KIT$5995 Show Tell Video$3995 Add $400 shipping & handling Ml residents add 4% sales tax Send 3100 SASE br producl hit samples real wood veneer skins Product List Includes Gapless Arrow cwEShaft Hinges Carbon Tow Mylar Shut Eaiand High-Tech items aler Inquires Welcome CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO PO Box 866 Lapeer MI 48446 313 664-3330 imposite Aircraft Eng & Supply FAX 1300 RIC BUMPUNTO FLYRUBBER POWER KITS-SUPPLIES NEWPEANUT SCALE RUBBER SPORT 12&13 FT LONG OUTSTANDING COAITRO& MORE POWER KIT $35000 ANDREASON PIPER CUB FLYING ACE MOTH 8995 MUSTANGZEROBOSTONIAN PUP 8895 NEW GENESIS PIETENPOLLACYPRAIRIE BIRD 16 $B9B RIC FLYING WING GLIDERGIPSY MOTH COUGERROG 1ST MODEL 8295 59 INCH WIN6SPAN IWID LAUNCH NOSE BEARINGS BRASS WASHERS PROPS 4TO 9 CUFF SOAR AMRUBBER TAN DUMMY CYL CLEAR VINTAGE WHEELS 300 PLANS TISSUEMANY MORE KITS C02 ENGINES KIT GERFORD SILK STEEL SPOKED WHEELS 2-3 CH COMPLETE CATALOG $200 3*BOX 710399-MA SANTEE CA 92072 rueIfvyfuuuf TEL 619 448-1818FAX 619 448-1833 RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 169 Since truly computer age its no surprise radios such PCM 10 Futaba 1024 have arrived scene ra dios others way will ulti mately add unlimited control mixing possibili ties add simplification setup new machine ways never thought possible PCM 10 10-channel PCM-modulat ed microcomputer-controlled system features extra large LCD liquid crystal display RMcM screen acts touch pad inputs microprocessor use touch pad response logical sequence command prompts displayed screen makes sys tem both quick easy use fully describe systems capabilities would require greater scope possible report will sum up stating PCM 10 Helicopter system can trim machine way can imagine fully appreciate systems capabilities should look through instruction manual over 39 pages length truthfully have utilized function radio Im sure could use functions ma chine However know can figure out something need Helicopter sys tem will allow itand just machine either can set up seven dif ferent Helicopters menu available give idea systems complex ity have 31 programs choose range normal servo-reversing end point adjustments typical Helicopter con trol mixes collective/throttle/rudder least three different pitch curves Im trying work way back Cyclone II have admit modern-style com puter system really fascinates enough interest out perhaps could article just setting up machine using kind system will take lot space let know think would like have done have two experts mind can help both PCM 10 1024 let know interested can assure will future columns systems Setting up PCM 10 Cyclone pretty easy flying yours same way set up stock main rotor blades 50 engine ship will classified inter mediate role learning would suggest leave dual control rates inactive stay normal flight program would en tail setting up pitch curve hover mode maybe adjusting gyro sensitivity guess would starting point pretty much Helicopter Well come back next step after finishing blades main rotor blades come stock Cyclone II give 55-in span have fairly wide chord constructed multiple lam nates result CGs reason ably far forward covered blades old-fashioned sticky-backed blade covering out adding tip weight finished blades weigh ed 170 grams want better autorota tions would suggest either adding up 20 grams per blade tip using Kalt H-Blades As finishing up Id like add point aggravation during en tire construction process bolting darn muffler place used MACs heliball good muffler because various clearances will test sanity tighten bottom screw ended up trimming two Allen wrenches custom shape job mount muffler dont forget seal engine high-temperature silicone guar antee job youll want once point youll want mount re ceiver battery gyro mixer place front tray put receiver battery foam sleeves lightly rubberbanded place Again like molded clips rubberband just much secure dont need receiver flying loose inside cabin Now check servos proper direction throw according Kalts manual should also check binding linkage Check gyro proper direction set gains zero position 67% posi tion two set Cyclone exactly Kalt manual put basic program PCM 10 know wont believe Cyclone II literally hovered right off building board OS 50 FSR came life quickly mechanical adjustment turn nee dle valve turn leaner Let summarize observations now Cyclone II big gentle ship easy fly might like tail authority set up controls well balanced feel right second tank fuel did some circuits found engine gave good pow er have now completed basic flight procedures including quick-stop approaches stall turns autorotation descents let rotor wind up lit tle found no vibration major decals Over 750 Select *7 1/4 Scale18 Sheetn *60 Sloe38 Sheets *40 Size38 sheets *Propeller Decals WT 6 Sheets-3sizes *Kill Markings only6 Sheets *Nomencletare Markings 3 Sioes-12 Sheets Black Whitecopy *Letters Nsmhrs I/43/8-1/25/S3/4-7/512344-13/16 10 colors See color chart * Flags. American united Kingdom contederate * Stars colors 8 Sloan pIes Sheet 01 Assorted Sloan * Trim Sheets 4-3/4 0 colors see color chart DECALS PRESSURE SENSITIVEWATER TRANSFER Asthenlic model insignias pressere sensitive major decals water transter br 1/4 scale 40 60 sloe propeller decals World War II kill mark ings stars tlags letters numbers trim1/ ___ I sheets NORTHEAST StREtN GRAPHICS 21 FISHER AVE. EAST IGNOMEADOW MA 81628 TEL 4135254110 IULTIMATESPORT RC 255 EasI Ashland/PO Roe 727/Soda Springs Idaho 83276 172 Model Aviation CULPEPPEE LS INC 2526 Washiugtse hbuqaeIA 52N1 3161513-4830 Cyclone II will good autorotations stock blades might prefer weighted units wider safety margin PCM 10 has performed flawlessly beginning think youll find new radios will make better pilots out of us see can now truthfully fine-tune Heli copter 1 % time machine can have proper trim hover also best trim forward flight acrobatic compensa tions well fully intend wring Cyclone II PCM 10 Out see just much PCM 10s potential can use meantime has fun project already know feel about JR PCM TO As Cyclone II honest ma chine would hard imagine Helicopter stable easier fly same time Ive flown Excalibur know what good acrobatic capabilities its K-5 rotor head provides Cyclone shares same rotor head Cyclone II definitely adaptable whatever flying style demands kit easy assemble everything high quality ship flies straight out box would hesitate recommend fine products would also like thank Hobby Dynamics letting report Kalt JR products also making available us As time allows will give updates both Kalt JR lines well further experience Cyclone II PCM 10 further information please contact Hobby Dynamics PO Box 3726 Champaign IL 61826-3726 tel 1-800/458-0241 BCNU RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 59 RCSD 2026 Spring Lake Dr Martinez CA 94553 tel1-415/689-0766 Ed Dumas Jr has new design program calls Sailplane Design Program Version 40 IBM-PC what Ed says about program programs menu-driven de signed easy use designed pri manly Sailplane designernot com puter experts analysis given design quick easy performance map can examined screen printed out printer po lar curve plot can generated screen well dot-matrix printer multiple analysis mode allows step either weight center gravity location through range values performance map and/or polar curve can generated automatical ly value can easily generate family maps example showing effects add ing ballast changing CG location As 100 Sailplane designs can saved flop py disk Eds program contains 20 airfoils 10 kit Sailpianes starter designs package $25 ppd 25 pages instructions disk have print out print er Eds address 3220 Boomerang Lane Knox ville TN 37931 Archacopteryx Avion Associates unpro nounceable name Jim Ealys RC Scale Glider business Jim has collecting Scale informa tion long time has lot material good thing enthusiasts looking some esoteric plan three-view gist Jims latest news release Enclosed plans DFS Habitch newsletter concerning 10th anniversary sale Actually have collecting documentation Scale Gliders about 25 years Within about two three months aboat JuneBB will have A-scale plans friend will have -scale fiberglass fuselage Habitch sale plans kits drawn sets full-scale drawings have collected over years highlights offerings 1000 three-views line drawings 50 %- A- -scale plans 25 r documentationsmostly vintage four high-startsheavier rubber walls commercially available parachutetrue ripstop nylon 100lb shroud lines four Scale kits A-scale Tandem Tutor 130-in span 1530 sq -scale Grunau Baby 11107-in span 880 sq A-scale Zogling 102-in span 1376 sq -scale Woodstock 156-in span 1675 sq Jims 10th-anniversary sale price Zog ling kit $15995 $19995 Tutor Baby $25995 Woodstock available August Add $10 kit UPS ship ping illustrated Archacopteryx catalog send $1 plus large SASE Jim Ealy 128 Etra Road Hightstown NJ 08520 tel 1-609/4488726 Club news have recently received newsletters several Soaring clubs new new want pass along information contact person benefit fliers living local areas may wish join alphabet ical order have Bluegrass Soaring Society Lexington KY area Keith Hatfull edits its excellent Aerial Boundaries newsletter can reach Keith $1695Propeller Drill Jigs Ba Self your Ugns existIng prop hole Webre Bully aDolmar Zenom um II SunCraft 1617 loa Tamas AIbuq NM 87102 505-842-9648 June 1990 173 WORLDS BIGGEST SCALE PLANS & DSCSNENTATTSN SENOICE 0 SCALE NObEL PLANS 58000 ASNCtA DACA N.FF0t, NOAI AMA SSIN COEN AS PAGE CATALOGN VSSAS SACO US CAsCA $800 Aj,SiI 0.,. SCALE PLANS nPoroSevce PLANS SULANOING3259 Madison SAS GreSPSAAA NE 27403 SCALE DOCUMENTATION55912i2S23i ie LiTRES 1 N5~MtLLSMETALS BSSKS reets ee1
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/06
Page Numbers: 55, 169, 172, 173
FINISHING report Kalts Cyclone II As may recall last month discussed con struction Cyclone various steps needed attention particular Cyclone II powered OS 50 FSR uses JR PCM 10 radio system control As discussed last month construction ac complished easily no problems being en countered instruction manual over 30 pages length does good job explaining Larry used JR PCM 10 RC system Cyclone large window bottom transmitter touch-panel LCD screen Txs microprocessor Larry considers system top line capable allowing fliers make cus tom trim/mIxIng adjustments heretofore Im possible older-style radios available nine basic construction steps point well pick up left off last month construction complete ex cept main blades gyro radio setup gyro installation Cyclone II offers molded tunnel located rear side frames gyro easily positioned re tained servo tape restrained further movement rubberband Kalt has thoughtfully molded hooks rubberband re tainers both gyro mount radio tray Also provided gyro wire protector will lessen likelihood torn wires chafing contact starter transmission sembly installed JR gyro after checking its proper direction movement Continued page 169 Cyclone Ils mechanics Larry likes light weight great rigidity photos reveal molded-In gyro mounting well just aft engine compartment rubberband restrains gyro Rubberbands also secure receiver/battery pack/gyro control unit nose June 1990 55 Radio Control Helicopters Larry Jolly 15781 Empire Ln Westminster CA 92683 Theres another Giant Scale Helicopters behind Larry friend Phil Fentar Phil cant decide scarier being close Larry flying miniature sItting next him teaching him fly Enstrom chopper background Yes Larry got bug now working helicopter pilots license figures s Larrys Kalt Cyclone II flight Corona CA airport commentary thIs machine continues month Larrys Kalt Cyclone II flyby recommends very gooa sport Tiler says robust stable easy assemble kit available US Hobby Dynamics $3500 includes Crystals Certification Two-inch spinner nylon Racing wheels F-i accessoriesPerformance Specialties see listing under Engines modified ready-to-race above Bar-stock engine mountsPauls Flying Stuff see listing under Kits above Custom-built modelsKristopher Wilson tel1-714/731-5602 Painted PilotsK McDaniels 14601 Al kosh Jamul CA 92035 tel 1-619/698-9307 Custom-built F-isCalifornia Speed Pros see listing under Kits above Q500 Kits Thunder Q-IIPauls Flying Stuff see list ing under Formula Kits above China ClipperModel Tech available hobby stores T-TailedCalifornia Speed Pros see listing under Formula Kits above SpicklerSpickler Models available hobby stores Texas OutlawRitchs Hobbies see listing under Formula Kits above Scat CatFlite Line Models available hobby stores Yellow JacketMills Airplane Models 2868 Hambleton Riva MD 21140 tel 1-301/9563308 glass Q500Barrys Model Products 600 Vincent Mt Dora FL 32757 1-904/383-1122 Barry West Accessories Engine mount closed-in ypeFourmost Products available hobby stores Engine mountPauls Flying Stuff see list ing under Formula Kits above I4qzeelsPerformance Specialties see listing under Formula Engines modified ready-torace above Kraft wheelsCalifornia Speed Pros see list ing under Formula Kits above Prop balancerHigh Point available hobby stores Pitch gaugePrather Products see listing un der Formula Kits above Royal pro-tachometerTack R/C Box 24593 Denver CO 80224 tel1-303/757-4082 Carbon props sport props custom foam workBarrys Model Products see listing under Q500 Kits above Quarter Midget Kits Estrellita Heinkel II Spitfire Toni Fire crackerGa ger Aircraft Supply 8425 Auburn Ft Wayne IN 46825 tel1-219/489-5060 Napair HestonCalifornia Speed Pros see listing under Formula Kits above Shark Deja Vu NapairQuality Fiberglass 521 96th Blame MN 55434 tel 1-612/7802737 Bob Sealy Rivets Latsha AJ Special ME-109 Matney Models 11325 Harold Luna Pier MI 48157 tel 1-313/848-8195 Kevin Matney FolkertsJim DeYoung 16627 Dobson South Holland IL 60473 tel1-312/339-9541 P-39 P-63Greg Doe 407 Pony Smyrna TN 37167 tel 1-615/459-6845 NapairCalifornia Speed Pros see listing under Formula Kits above Pole KittyGail Jacobson 2205 Britely Terr College Park GA 30349 tel 1-404/763036 1 P-SiDuane Gall 12800 Asbury Lakewood CO 80228 tel 1-303/969-9527 Pole Cat Denight SpecialBarrys Model Products see listing under Formula Kits above have missed someone please send infor mation will update list Want join NMPRA National Miniature Pylon Racing Association Ive received lot mail asking join Ive included repro duction membership application its printed first page column month Just follow directions See next month RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 55 Actually step wasnt necessary prior mounting JR gyro really foolproof de sign Everything logically set up gyro di rection easily reversed rotating connector 1800 its socket JR gyro twoposition-adjustable-gain type Mine works very well said very simple unit set up next step setting up PCM 10 Helicopter First let say JR PCM 10 definitely represents state-of-the-an Heli ra dios am very impressed extreme sophis tication system same time JR has taken word quality new pinnacle sys tem came NES 4031 servos doubleball-bearing-output monsters incredibly strong tough same time have zero backlashContinued page 72 PRODUCTS FOR ThE OISCERNING MOOtLER Complete Line Exhaust Systems Pipe Muffled Tuned Pipes Headers uri Mufflers Expansion Mufflers copter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems Unsurpassed Workmanship & Padormanc June 1990 169 - ency Conversion Special Fast Turnaround Now Available CALL Service Ace Cirrus EK Futaba Heathkit Hobbyshack JR KGL K-Line KO Propo Kraft KSE Logitrol Novak Royal Tower Hobbies Word Engines Spectrum Analyzers Calibrated Test Instruments UPS US Mail Federal Send Large Self AddressedExpress Used [Envelope BrochuresMastercard Visa Accepted Large Inventory R/C Parts Crystals SUCKER-KIT$5995 Show Tell Video$3995 Add $400 shipping & handling Ml residents add 4% sales tax Send 3100 SASE br producl hit samples real wood veneer skins Product List Includes Gapless Arrow cwEShaft Hinges Carbon Tow Mylar Shut Eaiand High-Tech items aler Inquires Welcome CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO PO Box 866 Lapeer MI 48446 313 664-3330 imposite Aircraft Eng & Supply FAX 1300 RIC BUMPUNTO FLYRUBBER POWER KITS-SUPPLIES NEWPEANUT SCALE RUBBER SPORT 12&13 FT LONG OUTSTANDING COAITRO& MORE POWER KIT $35000 ANDREASON PIPER CUB FLYING ACE MOTH 8995 MUSTANGZEROBOSTONIAN PUP 8895 NEW GENESIS PIETENPOLLACYPRAIRIE BIRD 16 $B9B RIC FLYING WING GLIDERGIPSY MOTH COUGERROG 1ST MODEL 8295 59 INCH WIN6SPAN IWID LAUNCH NOSE BEARINGS BRASS WASHERS PROPS 4TO 9 CUFF SOAR AMRUBBER TAN DUMMY CYL CLEAR VINTAGE WHEELS 300 PLANS TISSUEMANY MORE KITS C02 ENGINES KIT GERFORD SILK STEEL SPOKED WHEELS 2-3 CH COMPLETE CATALOG $200 3*BOX 710399-MA SANTEE CA 92072 rueIfvyfuuuf TEL 619 448-1818FAX 619 448-1833 RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 169 Since truly computer age its no surprise radios such PCM 10 Futaba 1024 have arrived scene ra dios others way will ulti mately add unlimited control mixing possibili ties add simplification setup new machine ways never thought possible PCM 10 10-channel PCM-modulat ed microcomputer-controlled system features extra large LCD liquid crystal display RMcM screen acts touch pad inputs microprocessor use touch pad response logical sequence command prompts displayed screen makes sys tem both quick easy use fully describe systems capabilities would require greater scope possible report will sum up stating PCM 10 Helicopter system can trim machine way can imagine fully appreciate systems capabilities should look through instruction manual over 39 pages length truthfully have utilized function radio Im sure could use functions ma chine However know can figure out something need Helicopter sys tem will allow itand just machine either can set up seven dif ferent Helicopters menu available give idea systems complex ity have 31 programs choose range normal servo-reversing end point adjustments typical Helicopter con trol mixes collective/throttle/rudder least three different pitch curves Im trying work way back Cyclone II have admit modern-style com puter system really fascinates enough interest out perhaps could article just setting up machine using kind system will take lot space let know think would like have done have two experts mind can help both PCM 10 1024 let know interested can assure will future columns systems Setting up PCM 10 Cyclone pretty easy flying yours same way set up stock main rotor blades 50 engine ship will classified inter mediate role learning would suggest leave dual control rates inactive stay normal flight program would en tail setting up pitch curve hover mode maybe adjusting gyro sensitivity guess would starting point pretty much Helicopter Well come back next step after finishing blades main rotor blades come stock Cyclone II give 55-in span have fairly wide chord constructed multiple lam nates result CGs reason ably far forward covered blades old-fashioned sticky-backed blade covering out adding tip weight finished blades weigh ed 170 grams want better autorota tions would suggest either adding up 20 grams per blade tip using Kalt H-Blades As finishing up Id like add point aggravation during en tire construction process bolting darn muffler place used MACs heliball good muffler because various clearances will test sanity tighten bottom screw ended up trimming two Allen wrenches custom shape job mount muffler dont forget seal engine high-temperature silicone guar antee job youll want once point youll want mount re ceiver battery gyro mixer place front tray put receiver battery foam sleeves lightly rubberbanded place Again like molded clips rubberband just much secure dont need receiver flying loose inside cabin Now check servos proper direction throw according Kalts manual should also check binding linkage Check gyro proper direction set gains zero position 67% posi tion two set Cyclone exactly Kalt manual put basic program PCM 10 know wont believe Cyclone II literally hovered right off building board OS 50 FSR came life quickly mechanical adjustment turn nee dle valve turn leaner Let summarize observations now Cyclone II big gentle ship easy fly might like tail authority set up controls well balanced feel right second tank fuel did some circuits found engine gave good pow er have now completed basic flight procedures including quick-stop approaches stall turns autorotation descents let rotor wind up lit tle found no vibration major decals Over 750 Select *7 1/4 Scale18 Sheetn *60 Sloe38 Sheets *40 Size38 sheets *Propeller Decals WT 6 Sheets-3sizes *Kill Markings only6 Sheets *Nomencletare Markings 3 Sioes-12 Sheets Black Whitecopy *Letters Nsmhrs I/43/8-1/25/S3/4-7/512344-13/16 10 colors See color chart * Flags. American united Kingdom contederate * Stars colors 8 Sloan pIes Sheet 01 Assorted Sloan * Trim Sheets 4-3/4 0 colors see color chart DECALS PRESSURE SENSITIVEWATER TRANSFER Asthenlic model insignias pressere sensitive major decals water transter br 1/4 scale 40 60 sloe propeller decals World War II kill mark ings stars tlags letters numbers trim1/ ___ I sheets NORTHEAST StREtN GRAPHICS 21 FISHER AVE. EAST IGNOMEADOW MA 81628 TEL 4135254110 IULTIMATESPORT RC 255 EasI Ashland/PO Roe 727/Soda Springs Idaho 83276 172 Model Aviation CULPEPPEE LS INC 2526 Washiugtse hbuqaeIA 52N1 3161513-4830 Cyclone II will good autorotations stock blades might prefer weighted units wider safety margin PCM 10 has performed flawlessly beginning think youll find new radios will make better pilots out of us see can now truthfully fine-tune Heli copter 1 % time machine can have proper trim hover also best trim forward flight acrobatic compensa tions well fully intend wring Cyclone II PCM 10 Out see just much PCM 10s potential can use meantime has fun project already know feel about JR PCM TO As Cyclone II honest ma chine would hard imagine Helicopter stable easier fly same time Ive flown Excalibur know what good acrobatic capabilities its K-5 rotor head provides Cyclone shares same rotor head Cyclone II definitely adaptable whatever flying style demands kit easy assemble everything high quality ship flies straight out box would hesitate recommend fine products would also like thank Hobby Dynamics letting report Kalt JR products also making available us As time allows will give updates both Kalt JR lines well further experience Cyclone II PCM 10 further information please contact Hobby Dynamics PO Box 3726 Champaign IL 61826-3726 tel 1-800/458-0241 BCNU RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 59 RCSD 2026 Spring Lake Dr Martinez CA 94553 tel1-415/689-0766 Ed Dumas Jr has new design program calls Sailplane Design Program Version 40 IBM-PC what Ed says about program programs menu-driven de signed easy use designed pri manly Sailplane designernot com puter experts analysis given design quick easy performance map can examined screen printed out printer po lar curve plot can generated screen well dot-matrix printer multiple analysis mode allows step either weight center gravity location through range values performance map and/or polar curve can generated automatical ly value can easily generate family maps example showing effects add ing ballast changing CG location As 100 Sailplane designs can saved flop py disk Eds program contains 20 airfoils 10 kit Sailpianes starter designs package $25 ppd 25 pages instructions disk have print out print er Eds address 3220 Boomerang Lane Knox ville TN 37931 Archacopteryx Avion Associates unpro nounceable name Jim Ealys RC Scale Glider business Jim has collecting Scale informa tion long time has lot material good thing enthusiasts looking some esoteric plan three-view gist Jims latest news release Enclosed plans DFS Habitch newsletter concerning 10th anniversary sale Actually have collecting documentation Scale Gliders about 25 years Within about two three months aboat JuneBB will have A-scale plans friend will have -scale fiberglass fuselage Habitch sale plans kits drawn sets full-scale drawings have collected over years highlights offerings 1000 three-views line drawings 50 %- A- -scale plans 25 r documentationsmostly vintage four high-startsheavier rubber walls commercially available parachutetrue ripstop nylon 100lb shroud lines four Scale kits A-scale Tandem Tutor 130-in span 1530 sq -scale Grunau Baby 11107-in span 880 sq A-scale Zogling 102-in span 1376 sq -scale Woodstock 156-in span 1675 sq Jims 10th-anniversary sale price Zog ling kit $15995 $19995 Tutor Baby $25995 Woodstock available August Add $10 kit UPS ship ping illustrated Archacopteryx catalog send $1 plus large SASE Jim Ealy 128 Etra Road Hightstown NJ 08520 tel 1-609/4488726 Club news have recently received newsletters several Soaring clubs new new want pass along information contact person benefit fliers living local areas may wish join alphabet ical order have Bluegrass Soaring Society Lexington KY area Keith Hatfull edits its excellent Aerial Boundaries newsletter can reach Keith $1695Propeller Drill Jigs Ba Self your Ugns existIng prop hole Webre Bully aDolmar Zenom um II SunCraft 1617 loa Tamas AIbuq NM 87102 505-842-9648 June 1990 173 WORLDS BIGGEST SCALE PLANS & DSCSNENTATTSN SENOICE 0 SCALE NObEL PLANS 58000 ASNCtA DACA N.FF0t, NOAI AMA SSIN COEN AS PAGE CATALOGN VSSAS SACO US CAsCA $800 Aj,SiI 0.,. SCALE PLANS nPoroSevce PLANS SULANOING3259 Madison SAS GreSPSAAA NE 27403 SCALE DOCUMENTATION55912i2S23i ie LiTRES 1 N5~MtLLSMETALS BSSKS reets ee1