THEY WON1 Congratulations 1991 US Helicopter team just came first place World Championships held Australia Team member Wayne Mann finished second followed Curtis Youngblood third Robert Gorham came sixth Mann Youngblood flew Miniature Aircraft X-Cells Gorham flew TSK contest very close high winds least two competition days Sensui Japan new World Champion flew Kalt Omega Look full report soon Model Aviation have apologize Miniature last months scoop Wayne Manns machine Wayne did have some new components ship X-Cell heard about new engine position turned out misunderstanding What has happened MAS now has several new main gears available because gears larger engines position has adjusted modified engine mounts side frames and/or shims items available Miniature would appear instead developing new 60 machine Schoonards being very wise step-by-step evolving basic X-Cell 60 keep step current trends Over last several years have developed 60-size machine runs best Japan have also developed whole spectrum including 30-size dominates 30 contests Congratulations Wayne Curtis Robert special congratulations Miniature Aircraft Supply Keep great made-in-America Helicopters coming LJ tests Futabas Super Seven Earlier year Futaba introduced new Super Seven series PCM 1024 radios systems feature micro-processor setting up editing programs two Super Seven systems available biased toward Helicopters other toward fixed-wing models dont want get wrong idea both systems have same AcroGliderHelicopter mixing software difference Heli version has transmitter switches advantageous layout particular usage Super Seven Heli system features seven channels four-model memory storage dual rates exponential throws four pitch curves three throttle curves hovering pitch hovering throttle throttle hold revolution mixing rudder offset inverted flight programmable mix youve flown Helicopters length time youll know features ones demand modem Helicopter flying Futaba already winner FP9UHP designed primarily FAI flying however little radio sport fliers looking cannot truly fly switchless inverted ninechannel Enter Super Seven radio will just much home bouncing around Concept 30 whiffle balls crankin 60-size hot dogging its limits Futabas manual very good does spend 26 pages explaining features system still few items think worth going over especially havent set up computer system before youre familiar Super Seven bear Making work test Super Seven installed Hirobo Shuttle ZX powered SuperTigre 34 combination has good performance lot fun first thing remember setting up computer system that much different setting up system using pots idea get Helicopter pretty well set up mechanically use processor fine tune setup first thing should charge system read manual youre novice manual might seem complicated Dont worry its really very simple logical youll notice once gain some experience Install servos directed Helicopter manufacturer Most will tell long servo arms should like set servos arms up close 90 degrees possible dont initially screw place because Im programming system its possible over-run controls instead major bind straining servo arm just pops off Lets program Programming Super Seven easy use following steps First flying Mode Mode II Most will fly Mode II make sure transmitter Mode II following press both mode select plus s - buttons same time holding buttons down switch transmitter message should say Stick 2 doesnt say 2 change 2 pressing data input buttons Now turn transmitter off Super Seven shipped Mode II wish change Mode reprogram above mechanically modify transmitter Mode described manual Now turn transmitter again Look display readout will show 1234 arrow under number 1 message reads PCM transmitter voltage elapsed time minutes arrow under number means programming will model No 1 Press both mode select buttons again puts main menu Menu No 1 will ATV Adjustable Travel 78 Model Aviation Helicopters Larry Jolly 15781 Empire Westminster CA 92683 Test bed Tor Larrys Futaba Super Seven Ilirobo Shuttle ZX SuperTigre 34 found hot combination flies well rates ZX best performing 30-size machines Tech Specialties new Mini-Elite rotor head Shuttle Its also available Con cept Larry Jolly will review next month Dont scrap favorite AM KRAFT Heathkit Hobbyshack Royal Tower Hobbies World Engines other TRANSMITTERS SERVOS Upgrade latest AM technology proven design mini-size dual conversion ultra narrow band reliability RIC REPAIRS KMI largest complete independent R/C repair center USA repair brands Send SAE complete price repair product information RCD-KMI 6 Meter EXCLUSIVE KM1 Kraft Midwest Inc 115 F Main Northville MI 48167 313/348-0085 313/348-4175 2-wheel gear cycles 1 7995 includes amplifier Volume display dont want yet Press mode select minus - button four times until PARA screen appears PARA screen very important Always remember change Parameters previous programming model number gone instance take lot time set servo travel some pitch curves model number fail switch model number two three four before go Parameter switch HELl ACRO RESET will have lost previous input So careful Use cursor buttons move through PARA menu first sub menu RSET Go ahead activate function RSET factory set semi-trim Helicopter right-hand-rotation main rotor next sub menu ATL should turned ATL allows throttle trim active low side throttle stick next two sub menus COMB AND MXSW COMB allows dual-rate functions activate aileron dual-rate switch March 1992 79 1991 KMI MINI ULTRA AM RECEIVER $ 9995 8 Ch 50 53 72 75 Mhz KMI RETRACTS Continued page 173 Futaba Super Seven transmitter above system top quality features everything sport flier could ask Switchiess invert hot dogging will its specialty Features include computer programming seven channels four-model storage four pitch curves name See details edit keys microprocessor below left LCD screen above switches right details column Until next month build straight fly safely elicopters/Jolly Continued page 79 COMB personal preference MXSW allows mixing switch mode set use code 12 again personal preference prevails Look book definitions codes MXSW next sub menu mixing type choices ACRO GLID Heli 1 Heli 2 Note instructions Heli 1 says Helicopters servo Heli 2 Helicopter two servos thought referred throttle collective shared servo throttle collective separate servos Surprise Heli 2 collective/cyclic pitch mixing knowledge set-up commonly used Vario machines American machines Heli 1 proper mode last sub menu MOD course modulation depends receivermodule combination using FPT7UP use PCM Now radio Parameters set can begin set up Helicopter Using receiver servo connection schematic plug servos proper locations Move aileron elevator rudder trims neutral positions necessary remove servo arms replace such swashplate tail rotor neutral position Use Mode Select switches bring REV menu up menu allows servos reversed necessary Check servos directions before proceeding Next proceed ATV menu ATV stands Adjustable Travel Volume place set total throw servos instance Shuttle ZX made sure maximum throw aileron elevator rudder Adjust servo futl- low-throttle throws carburetor match full- low-throttle stick movement witl set full collective throw novice set throw OHIO RIC 4008 FULTON AVE DAtTON OH 45439 following way Cheek Helicopter manual try determine what maximum pitch value might use manual doesnt specify ask someone has same kind machine fails good rule thumb maximum throw 10 degrees positive collective stick full forward 10 degrees negative stick way back must use pitch gauge get accurate readings pitch curves set machine up way will need reset pitch curves later progress forward flight next menu will want bring up T-NR Normal Throttle Curve manual gives good explanation Ill add few points can set throttle curve along five points stick throw instance point full low-stick throw point three center stick point five stick full forward can fix percentage servo throw points linear set tip would have 0% point 25% point two 50% point three 75% point four 100% point five would suggest novice set throttle manner advanced will probably offset curve slightly throttle rolls faster pitch Adjust personal preference however raise point greater 0% will likely find cannot shut engine off trim PH 513-299-8623 Next move P-NR Normal Piteb Curve will set pitch curve use hover Again have five points set novice would suggest set up point correspond 0 degrees main rotor point two three degrees point three six degrees point four eight degrees point five nine degrees set concrete should give usable starting point Once machine air can adjust aecordingly Now move HU-T HU-P Hovering Throttle Hovering Pitch Make sure both functions turned wilt adjust two functions fine tune throttle pitch curve settings machine overspeeding eunversely lugging hover next menu item move REVO revolution mixing used called automatic tail stabilization system What does increase pitch tail rotor throttle d above 1/2 March 1992 173 Kit No 111$319-THE ULTIMATE 10 DASH 3005 Suit-Up$695- 62 Wing Span 1300 Sq 12-16 Lbs 12to232Cycle or120to2704Cycle Conventional Buift-Up Construction Precision Machine Cut SIG Balsa Plywood Parts Fiberglass Cowl Wheel Pants Clear Canopy Formed Main Tail Gear Formed Cabanes Full Hardware Pack Detailed lnstrucon Book 3-views Rolled Full Size Plans Full money back guarantee Send three 290 stamps additional kit info 1 1I WE BUILD YOUR HELl TEST YOUR HELl IR YOUR HELl 7th St 322 North Lehighton Pa 18235 WRITE OR CALL FOR INFORMA TION Electric F ight Lighisseight i2 00money bark Adjuotabie swiiehing point Soideriess terminal easy hookup guaran 00 ON OFF Controller $2995 MoePowe snewegh ai 20 Site 22xi3x63 Very high fiiclenry oidy 006V loss Colifooit 725% $217 Send Check money order t7ooeswihyHigh Sky Fotaba connector3929 Kansas St #9 othotscre AS San DiegoCA 92104 AERS PACE Composite Products Quick Lock Bagging Seal No mousing around sticky tape..Quick Lock seals snap onto vacuum ba make leak-proof easy open close seal. bais truly re-usable $350 Visa Send $100 tor Complete Catalog get $200 Discount Coupon Aerospace Composite Products PO Box 16621 ne CA 92714 7142501107a FAX 714 250-0307 RE OFFERING COMPLETELY BUILT UP WORLD WAR II PLANES STARTING AT $150 COME AS SHOWS KITS OFFERED ARE P-Si MUSTANG AND GERMAN FW-190 wIng span 5513546 engines ALL YOU DO IS INSTALL RADIO SERVOS ENGINE AND cOvERINGI IIM$ALLJ KITS SUPPLIED BY WING MFGC PLEASE WRITE OR CALL MASTER BUILDERS JOHN CLEMENTE 629 FRANCIS STREET PEIHAM NY 10803 914 738-4408 U Miter Master * Perfect Truss construction 9Q0 squaring fence * Triangular adjustable fence Price $1495 Product No 122 Miter Sander Sand angle its complement quickly accurately Miter Master solid alder base mounted non-skid pads alder four-way re versible sliding block carries 2 different grits sand paper FOURMOST PRODUCTS 4040 24TH AVE FOREST GROVE OR 97116 stick hover decreases stick lowered function should turned fairly well set right-hand machine factory have Heim other left-hand machine leave values alone change data input plus first-time Helicopter pilot far will need program Super Seven begin hover practice What like point double check screws bolts servo directions connections Check gyro properly installed receiver battery gyro controls firmly mounted cabin capable would attempt hover machine adjusting engine pitch until machine happy hover also like start off gyro turned off adjust tail rotor trim neutral hover trim neutral adjust 503 357-2732 REVO mix until machines tail stays straight doesnt kick climbing descending adjusted gyro turned problcm must know hover achieve Most novices cant hence should seek out some help instructor advanced next menu items will want set up T-I 1 T-I 2 IDLE UP 1 IDLE UP 2 throttle curves Normally IDLE UP 1 set below half stick throttle will go below 40% allows pull negative during rolls rolling stall turns IDLE UP 2 now normally set up full forward stick have full throttle full back stick have full throttle mid stick have 30-40% will allow perform switchless inverted flight will also need set P-I 1 P-I 2 IDLE UP pitch curve 1 IDLE UP pitch curve 2 correspond two throttle curves just set Super Seven can really turn performance advanced pilot Besides functions weve just talked about also throttle hold curve rudder offset forward flight way using IDLE UP 2 can set up REVO mixin turned off go IDLE UP 1 2 rudder offset additional programmable mix takes over can also use conventional inverted flight switch adjustable high pitch low pitch switch-over position Super Seven also features COPY TRIM memory model SELECT Once have machine set up its Continued page 176 1911 AVRO D Worlds first successful tractor biplane Solid majestic flight proven contest winner 94 span 90 120 Fear stroke Plans four sheets documentation$4000 Vintage pilot passenger heads hands$4500 1912 CURTISS1914 NIEUPORT 11 PUSHERLots detail Scale control linkages Scale cockpit interior Pilot works coot rots Plans three sheets$3500 Aluminum cowl 4000 Pilot head hands feet 30fl0 Le Rhone cylinder parts2500 Radio servos pilot Curtiss tiles modell 90 120 FS hidden scale V-8 engine Span 97 Ptans three sheets$3500 tjurtiss head hands feet 000 Send saoo SASE color photos details George Marsden 7621 Mary Cassatt Dr Potomac MD 20854 174 Model Aviation its scak kits engines accessories want &you want em now got emFrank Tiano .boat car kits hard to-find paJis & anything need want.its stockJoe Manzelia SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS 3387 N Military Trail West Palm Deach IL 33409 407-68841669 HOBBY SUPER bIUK PLans QUARTER SCALE CLASSICS Parts GATOR TRANSMIITER CASE Sturdy wood/metal construction Waterproof vinyl covered exterior Convoluted foam liner Durable hinges latches withstand rough handling Accomodates single two stick transmitters Protect expensive transmitter.$2495 feather lite GLASS CLOTH 7 oz/sq yd weight close weave makes glass cloth easy tilling extremely light finished weight Big 3 sq yd package detailed instructions$895 SOFT-N-SAFE MOUNT new type engine soft mount using special serrated Iso-damp grommets Engine always safely retained Vey effective vibration reduction dramatic decrease engine shake Available vey light machined alum beam mount 60 2/strokes 120 4/strokes Also available alum plate radial mount 60 2/strokes Soft-N-Safe 120 beam mount complete 95 Soft-N-Safe 60 beam mount complete 95 Soft-N-Safe 60 radial mount complete 95 Soft-N-Safe replacement Iso-damp grommets Specie soft firm Pkg 4 295 RADIAL ISO-MOUNTS Conventional plate type mount using four Lord/type Iso-mounts Soft 50 duro yellow firm 60 duro puiple Iso-mounts available Optimized lowest vibration transmission airframe *60 Radial Iso-mount complete mount 95 Speci soft 50 duro firm 60 duro Isomounts Pkg four 995 5/8 dia x 1/2 long 8-32 female end 8-32 x 1/2 male other end Speci soft 50 duro yellow firm 60 duro purple good idea copy data another model number dont already have four memories working its also good idea take few minutes save set-ups particular model notebook Id like make note trim function sets trim aileron elevator rudder can move trim tabs back neutral position can used once meaning save trim memory model cannot reset trim memory resetting parameters As result prefer set trims manually model trim tabs stay neutral time always have servos working 90 degrees rotation have no differential system wouldnt normally go such detail programming radio have recently gotten lot inquiries people have trouble setting up systems would like summarize saying Futaba has placed very competent radio market very competitive price Ive found Super Seven glitch-free easy use Its radio 90% us will ever need same time capable allowing extreme hot dog flying maybe FAI-caliber performance Super Seven has outstanding rates 10 out possible 10 Thank Futaba Tech Specialties Mini Elite Rotor Head just received copy Tech Specialties new Mini-Elite rotor head unit aluminum appears first class head available two versions Concept 30 other Hirobo Shuttle suspect modeler will see bigger difference Concept Shuttle Ive yet fly Shuttle Ill have get back next month coneltisions BCNU RC Giants/de Vries Continued page 81 serviceby computer Examples Daves work stunning say least Magazine-sized threeviews blown up Giant sizes Dave excellent beginning Scale model designer scratch builder prices enlargements wing span resulting drawing ie $30 four-foot-span model up $90 12foot Giant addition precision scanning service Dave also markets Windsoft dot matrix plotter Draft Choice computer programs take output CAD Computer Assisted Design/Drawing program manipulate output dot matrix printer Its Continued page 178 REALISTIC MOTION FROM AIR RETRACTS WITH THE UP1ADJUSTABLE SPEED RETRACT VALVE unique valve combines up down switching function two infinitely adjustable speed control valves Body size 12 x 75 x 375 inches Speed range 1-20 seconds up 1-20 seconds down Constant speed over 20- 100 psi operating range Weight 20 gins 4 air outlets Introductory price $2495 US $2895 CD plus $400 shipping Dealer inquiries welcome ULTRA PRECISION Technical Services Limited 1244 Honeysuckle Crescent Oakville rioL6H 2S8 Canada Phone 416 842 1703 VISA See products ROBINAIRE booth TOLEDO NEW Airline quarter turn quick disconnects $5 95 US $695 CD NEW 176 Model Aviation PRICES hess battery spark plug Single cylinder$10700 Twin cylinder$13400 Instablock premounted w/aystem 0 Instablock w/sensors mounted 2nd engine$3200 Stitt M80 tl/4x32 sparkplug 000 NGK MES 1114x32 sparkplug$1300 NGK 10mm sparkplug$300 Shipping handling$400 $400 2,4 d*v *- modern solutton bent b .ren pushrods unsightly levers disks sticky hard operate throttles REICHMUTH electronic advance has no moving parts advance totally controlled engine speed Engines require no modification Zenoaha Quadras Instablock mounting system holds timing sensors correct location replace magneto Installation Instablock requires screw driver Include $250/Item UPSFL Residents Add 6% Tax GATOR R/C PRODUCTS 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FI32514 904/476-8639
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/03
Page Numbers: 80, 81, 175, 176, 178
THEY WON1 Congratulations 1991 US Helicopter team just came first place World Championships held Australia Team member Wayne Mann finished second followed Curtis Youngblood third Robert Gorham came sixth Mann Youngblood flew Miniature Aircraft X-Cells Gorham flew TSK contest very close high winds least two competition days Sensui Japan new World Champion flew Kalt Omega Look full report soon Model Aviation have apologize Miniature last months scoop Wayne Manns machine Wayne did have some new components ship X-Cell heard about new engine position turned out misunderstanding What has happened MAS now has several new main gears available because gears larger engines position has adjusted modified engine mounts side frames and/or shims items available Miniature would appear instead developing new 60 machine Schoonards being very wise step-by-step evolving basic X-Cell 60 keep step current trends Over last several years have developed 60-size machine runs best Japan have also developed whole spectrum including 30-size dominates 30 contests Congratulations Wayne Curtis Robert special congratulations Miniature Aircraft Supply Keep great made-in-America Helicopters coming LJ tests Futabas Super Seven Earlier year Futaba introduced new Super Seven series PCM 1024 radios systems feature micro-processor setting up editing programs two Super Seven systems available biased toward Helicopters other toward fixed-wing models dont want get wrong idea both systems have same AcroGliderHelicopter mixing software difference Heli version has transmitter switches advantageous layout particular usage Super Seven Heli system features seven channels four-model memory storage dual rates exponential throws four pitch curves three throttle curves hovering pitch hovering throttle throttle hold revolution mixing rudder offset inverted flight programmable mix youve flown Helicopters length time youll know features ones demand modem Helicopter flying Futaba already winner FP9UHP designed primarily FAI flying however little radio sport fliers looking cannot truly fly switchless inverted ninechannel Enter Super Seven radio will just much home bouncing around Concept 30 whiffle balls crankin 60-size hot dogging its limits Futabas manual very good does spend 26 pages explaining features system still few items think worth going over especially havent set up computer system before youre familiar Super Seven bear Making work test Super Seven installed Hirobo Shuttle ZX powered SuperTigre 34 combination has good performance lot fun first thing remember setting up computer system that much different setting up system using pots idea get Helicopter pretty well set up mechanically use processor fine tune setup first thing should charge system read manual youre novice manual might seem complicated Dont worry its really very simple logical youll notice once gain some experience Install servos directed Helicopter manufacturer Most will tell long servo arms should like set servos arms up close 90 degrees possible dont initially screw place because Im programming system its possible over-run controls instead major bind straining servo arm just pops off Lets program Programming Super Seven easy use following steps First flying Mode Mode II Most will fly Mode II make sure transmitter Mode II following press both mode select plus s - buttons same time holding buttons down switch transmitter message should say Stick 2 doesnt say 2 change 2 pressing data input buttons Now turn transmitter off Super Seven shipped Mode II wish change Mode reprogram above mechanically modify transmitter Mode described manual Now turn transmitter again Look display readout will show 1234 arrow under number 1 message reads PCM transmitter voltage elapsed time minutes arrow under number means programming will model No 1 Press both mode select buttons again puts main menu Menu No 1 will ATV Adjustable Travel 78 Model Aviation Helicopters Larry Jolly 15781 Empire Westminster CA 92683 Test bed Tor Larrys Futaba Super Seven Ilirobo Shuttle ZX SuperTigre 34 found hot combination flies well rates ZX best performing 30-size machines Tech Specialties new Mini-Elite rotor head Shuttle Its also available Con cept Larry Jolly will review next month Dont scrap favorite AM KRAFT Heathkit Hobbyshack Royal Tower Hobbies World Engines other TRANSMITTERS SERVOS Upgrade latest AM technology proven design mini-size dual conversion ultra narrow band reliability RIC REPAIRS KMI largest complete independent R/C repair center USA repair brands Send SAE complete price repair product information RCD-KMI 6 Meter EXCLUSIVE KM1 Kraft Midwest Inc 115 F Main Northville MI 48167 313/348-0085 313/348-4175 2-wheel gear cycles 1 7995 includes amplifier Volume display dont want yet Press mode select minus - button four times until PARA screen appears PARA screen very important Always remember change Parameters previous programming model number gone instance take lot time set servo travel some pitch curves model number fail switch model number two three four before go Parameter switch HELl ACRO RESET will have lost previous input So careful Use cursor buttons move through PARA menu first sub menu RSET Go ahead activate function RSET factory set semi-trim Helicopter right-hand-rotation main rotor next sub menu ATL should turned ATL allows throttle trim active low side throttle stick next two sub menus COMB AND MXSW COMB allows dual-rate functions activate aileron dual-rate switch March 1992 79 1991 KMI MINI ULTRA AM RECEIVER $ 9995 8 Ch 50 53 72 75 Mhz KMI RETRACTS Continued page 173 Futaba Super Seven transmitter above system top quality features everything sport flier could ask Switchiess invert hot dogging will its specialty Features include computer programming seven channels four-model storage four pitch curves name See details edit keys microprocessor below left LCD screen above switches right details column Until next month build straight fly safely elicopters/Jolly Continued page 79 COMB personal preference MXSW allows mixing switch mode set use code 12 again personal preference prevails Look book definitions codes MXSW next sub menu mixing type choices ACRO GLID Heli 1 Heli 2 Note instructions Heli 1 says Helicopters servo Heli 2 Helicopter two servos thought referred throttle collective shared servo throttle collective separate servos Surprise Heli 2 collective/cyclic pitch mixing knowledge set-up commonly used Vario machines American machines Heli 1 proper mode last sub menu MOD course modulation depends receivermodule combination using FPT7UP use PCM Now radio Parameters set can begin set up Helicopter Using receiver servo connection schematic plug servos proper locations Move aileron elevator rudder trims neutral positions necessary remove servo arms replace such swashplate tail rotor neutral position Use Mode Select switches bring REV menu up menu allows servos reversed necessary Check servos directions before proceeding Next proceed ATV menu ATV stands Adjustable Travel Volume place set total throw servos instance Shuttle ZX made sure maximum throw aileron elevator rudder Adjust servo futl- low-throttle throws carburetor match full- low-throttle stick movement witl set full collective throw novice set throw OHIO RIC 4008 FULTON AVE DAtTON OH 45439 following way Cheek Helicopter manual try determine what maximum pitch value might use manual doesnt specify ask someone has same kind machine fails good rule thumb maximum throw 10 degrees positive collective stick full forward 10 degrees negative stick way back must use pitch gauge get accurate readings pitch curves set machine up way will need reset pitch curves later progress forward flight next menu will want bring up T-NR Normal Throttle Curve manual gives good explanation Ill add few points can set throttle curve along five points stick throw instance point full low-stick throw point three center stick point five stick full forward can fix percentage servo throw points linear set tip would have 0% point 25% point two 50% point three 75% point four 100% point five would suggest novice set throttle manner advanced will probably offset curve slightly throttle rolls faster pitch Adjust personal preference however raise point greater 0% will likely find cannot shut engine off trim PH 513-299-8623 Next move P-NR Normal Piteb Curve will set pitch curve use hover Again have five points set novice would suggest set up point correspond 0 degrees main rotor point two three degrees point three six degrees point four eight degrees point five nine degrees set concrete should give usable starting point Once machine air can adjust aecordingly Now move HU-T HU-P Hovering Throttle Hovering Pitch Make sure both functions turned wilt adjust two functions fine tune throttle pitch curve settings machine overspeeding eunversely lugging hover next menu item move REVO revolution mixing used called automatic tail stabilization system What does increase pitch tail rotor throttle d above 1/2 March 1992 173 Kit No 111$319-THE ULTIMATE 10 DASH 3005 Suit-Up$695- 62 Wing Span 1300 Sq 12-16 Lbs 12to232Cycle or120to2704Cycle Conventional Buift-Up Construction Precision Machine Cut SIG Balsa Plywood Parts Fiberglass Cowl Wheel Pants Clear Canopy Formed Main Tail Gear Formed Cabanes Full Hardware Pack Detailed lnstrucon Book 3-views Rolled Full Size Plans Full money back guarantee Send three 290 stamps additional kit info 1 1I WE BUILD YOUR HELl TEST YOUR HELl IR YOUR HELl 7th St 322 North Lehighton Pa 18235 WRITE OR CALL FOR INFORMA TION Electric F ight Lighisseight i2 00money bark Adjuotabie swiiehing point Soideriess terminal easy hookup guaran 00 ON OFF Controller $2995 MoePowe snewegh ai 20 Site 22xi3x63 Very high fiiclenry oidy 006V loss Colifooit 725% $217 Send Check money order t7ooeswihyHigh Sky Fotaba connector3929 Kansas St #9 othotscre AS San DiegoCA 92104 AERS PACE Composite Products Quick Lock Bagging Seal No mousing around sticky tape..Quick Lock seals snap onto vacuum ba make leak-proof easy open close seal. bais truly re-usable $350 Visa Send $100 tor Complete Catalog get $200 Discount Coupon Aerospace Composite Products PO Box 16621 ne CA 92714 7142501107a FAX 714 250-0307 RE OFFERING COMPLETELY BUILT UP WORLD WAR II PLANES STARTING AT $150 COME AS SHOWS KITS OFFERED ARE P-Si MUSTANG AND GERMAN FW-190 wIng span 5513546 engines ALL YOU DO IS INSTALL RADIO SERVOS ENGINE AND cOvERINGI IIM$ALLJ KITS SUPPLIED BY WING MFGC PLEASE WRITE OR CALL MASTER BUILDERS JOHN CLEMENTE 629 FRANCIS STREET PEIHAM NY 10803 914 738-4408 U Miter Master * Perfect Truss construction 9Q0 squaring fence * Triangular adjustable fence Price $1495 Product No 122 Miter Sander Sand angle its complement quickly accurately Miter Master solid alder base mounted non-skid pads alder four-way re versible sliding block carries 2 different grits sand paper FOURMOST PRODUCTS 4040 24TH AVE FOREST GROVE OR 97116 stick hover decreases stick lowered function should turned fairly well set right-hand machine factory have Heim other left-hand machine leave values alone change data input plus first-time Helicopter pilot far will need program Super Seven begin hover practice What like point double check screws bolts servo directions connections Check gyro properly installed receiver battery gyro controls firmly mounted cabin capable would attempt hover machine adjusting engine pitch until machine happy hover also like start off gyro turned off adjust tail rotor trim neutral hover trim neutral adjust 503 357-2732 REVO mix until machines tail stays straight doesnt kick climbing descending adjusted gyro turned problcm must know hover achieve Most novices cant hence should seek out some help instructor advanced next menu items will want set up T-I 1 T-I 2 IDLE UP 1 IDLE UP 2 throttle curves Normally IDLE UP 1 set below half stick throttle will go below 40% allows pull negative during rolls rolling stall turns IDLE UP 2 now normally set up full forward stick have full throttle full back stick have full throttle mid stick have 30-40% will allow perform switchless inverted flight will also need set P-I 1 P-I 2 IDLE UP pitch curve 1 IDLE UP pitch curve 2 correspond two throttle curves just set Super Seven can really turn performance advanced pilot Besides functions weve just talked about also throttle hold curve rudder offset forward flight way using IDLE UP 2 can set up REVO mixin turned off go IDLE UP 1 2 rudder offset additional programmable mix takes over can also use conventional inverted flight switch adjustable high pitch low pitch switch-over position Super Seven also features COPY TRIM memory model SELECT Once have machine set up its Continued page 176 1911 AVRO D Worlds first successful tractor biplane Solid majestic flight proven contest winner 94 span 90 120 Fear stroke Plans four sheets documentation$4000 Vintage pilot passenger heads hands$4500 1912 CURTISS1914 NIEUPORT 11 PUSHERLots detail Scale control linkages Scale cockpit interior Pilot works coot rots Plans three sheets$3500 Aluminum cowl 4000 Pilot head hands feet 30fl0 Le Rhone cylinder parts2500 Radio servos pilot Curtiss tiles modell 90 120 FS hidden scale V-8 engine Span 97 Ptans three sheets$3500 tjurtiss head hands feet 000 Send saoo SASE color photos details George Marsden 7621 Mary Cassatt Dr Potomac MD 20854 174 Model Aviation its scak kits engines accessories want &you want em now got emFrank Tiano .boat car kits hard to-find paJis & anything need want.its stockJoe Manzelia SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS 3387 N Military Trail West Palm Deach IL 33409 407-68841669 HOBBY SUPER bIUK PLans QUARTER SCALE CLASSICS Parts GATOR TRANSMIITER CASE Sturdy wood/metal construction Waterproof vinyl covered exterior Convoluted foam liner Durable hinges latches withstand rough handling Accomodates single two stick transmitters Protect expensive transmitter.$2495 feather lite GLASS CLOTH 7 oz/sq yd weight close weave makes glass cloth easy tilling extremely light finished weight Big 3 sq yd package detailed instructions$895 SOFT-N-SAFE MOUNT new type engine soft mount using special serrated Iso-damp grommets Engine always safely retained Vey effective vibration reduction dramatic decrease engine shake Available vey light machined alum beam mount 60 2/strokes 120 4/strokes Also available alum plate radial mount 60 2/strokes Soft-N-Safe 120 beam mount complete 95 Soft-N-Safe 60 beam mount complete 95 Soft-N-Safe 60 radial mount complete 95 Soft-N-Safe replacement Iso-damp grommets Specie soft firm Pkg 4 295 RADIAL ISO-MOUNTS Conventional plate type mount using four Lord/type Iso-mounts Soft 50 duro yellow firm 60 duro puiple Iso-mounts available Optimized lowest vibration transmission airframe *60 Radial Iso-mount complete mount 95 Speci soft 50 duro firm 60 duro Isomounts Pkg four 995 5/8 dia x 1/2 long 8-32 female end 8-32 x 1/2 male other end Speci soft 50 duro yellow firm 60 duro purple good idea copy data another model number dont already have four memories working its also good idea take few minutes save set-ups particular model notebook Id like make note trim function sets trim aileron elevator rudder can move trim tabs back neutral position can used once meaning save trim memory model cannot reset trim memory resetting parameters As result prefer set trims manually model trim tabs stay neutral time always have servos working 90 degrees rotation have no differential system wouldnt normally go such detail programming radio have recently gotten lot inquiries people have trouble setting up systems would like summarize saying Futaba has placed very competent radio market very competitive price Ive found Super Seven glitch-free easy use Its radio 90% us will ever need same time capable allowing extreme hot dog flying maybe FAI-caliber performance Super Seven has outstanding rates 10 out possible 10 Thank Futaba Tech Specialties Mini Elite Rotor Head just received copy Tech Specialties new Mini-Elite rotor head unit aluminum appears first class head available two versions Concept 30 other Hirobo Shuttle suspect modeler will see bigger difference Concept Shuttle Ive yet fly Shuttle Ill have get back next month coneltisions BCNU RC Giants/de Vries Continued page 81 serviceby computer Examples Daves work stunning say least Magazine-sized threeviews blown up Giant sizes Dave excellent beginning Scale model designer scratch builder prices enlargements wing span resulting drawing ie $30 four-foot-span model up $90 12foot Giant addition precision scanning service Dave also markets Windsoft dot matrix plotter Draft Choice computer programs take output CAD Computer Assisted Design/Drawing program manipulate output dot matrix printer Its Continued page 178 REALISTIC MOTION FROM AIR RETRACTS WITH THE UP1ADJUSTABLE SPEED RETRACT VALVE unique valve combines up down switching function two infinitely adjustable speed control valves Body size 12 x 75 x 375 inches Speed range 1-20 seconds up 1-20 seconds down Constant speed over 20- 100 psi operating range Weight 20 gins 4 air outlets Introductory price $2495 US $2895 CD plus $400 shipping Dealer inquiries welcome ULTRA PRECISION Technical Services Limited 1244 Honeysuckle Crescent Oakville rioL6H 2S8 Canada Phone 416 842 1703 VISA See products ROBINAIRE booth TOLEDO NEW Airline quarter turn quick disconnects $5 95 US $695 CD NEW 176 Model Aviation PRICES hess battery spark plug Single cylinder$10700 Twin cylinder$13400 Instablock premounted w/aystem 0 Instablock w/sensors mounted 2nd engine$3200 Stitt M80 tl/4x32 sparkplug 000 NGK MES 1114x32 sparkplug$1300 NGK 10mm sparkplug$300 Shipping handling$400 $400 2,4 d*v *- modern solutton bent b .ren pushrods unsightly levers disks sticky hard operate throttles REICHMUTH electronic advance has no moving parts advance totally controlled engine speed Engines require no modification Zenoaha Quadras Instablock mounting system holds timing sensors correct location replace magneto Installation Instablock requires screw driver Include $250/Item UPSFL Residents Add 6% Tax GATOR R/C PRODUCTS 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FI32514 904/476-8639
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/03
Page Numbers: 80, 81, 175, 176, 178
THEY WON1 Congratulations 1991 US Helicopter team just came first place World Championships held Australia Team member Wayne Mann finished second followed Curtis Youngblood third Robert Gorham came sixth Mann Youngblood flew Miniature Aircraft X-Cells Gorham flew TSK contest very close high winds least two competition days Sensui Japan new World Champion flew Kalt Omega Look full report soon Model Aviation have apologize Miniature last months scoop Wayne Manns machine Wayne did have some new components ship X-Cell heard about new engine position turned out misunderstanding What has happened MAS now has several new main gears available because gears larger engines position has adjusted modified engine mounts side frames and/or shims items available Miniature would appear instead developing new 60 machine Schoonards being very wise step-by-step evolving basic X-Cell 60 keep step current trends Over last several years have developed 60-size machine runs best Japan have also developed whole spectrum including 30-size dominates 30 contests Congratulations Wayne Curtis Robert special congratulations Miniature Aircraft Supply Keep great made-in-America Helicopters coming LJ tests Futabas Super Seven Earlier year Futaba introduced new Super Seven series PCM 1024 radios systems feature micro-processor setting up editing programs two Super Seven systems available biased toward Helicopters other toward fixed-wing models dont want get wrong idea both systems have same AcroGliderHelicopter mixing software difference Heli version has transmitter switches advantageous layout particular usage Super Seven Heli system features seven channels four-model memory storage dual rates exponential throws four pitch curves three throttle curves hovering pitch hovering throttle throttle hold revolution mixing rudder offset inverted flight programmable mix youve flown Helicopters length time youll know features ones demand modem Helicopter flying Futaba already winner FP9UHP designed primarily FAI flying however little radio sport fliers looking cannot truly fly switchless inverted ninechannel Enter Super Seven radio will just much home bouncing around Concept 30 whiffle balls crankin 60-size hot dogging its limits Futabas manual very good does spend 26 pages explaining features system still few items think worth going over especially havent set up computer system before youre familiar Super Seven bear Making work test Super Seven installed Hirobo Shuttle ZX powered SuperTigre 34 combination has good performance lot fun first thing remember setting up computer system that much different setting up system using pots idea get Helicopter pretty well set up mechanically use processor fine tune setup first thing should charge system read manual youre novice manual might seem complicated Dont worry its really very simple logical youll notice once gain some experience Install servos directed Helicopter manufacturer Most will tell long servo arms should like set servos arms up close 90 degrees possible dont initially screw place because Im programming system its possible over-run controls instead major bind straining servo arm just pops off Lets program Programming Super Seven easy use following steps First flying Mode Mode II Most will fly Mode II make sure transmitter Mode II following press both mode select plus s - buttons same time holding buttons down switch transmitter message should say Stick 2 doesnt say 2 change 2 pressing data input buttons Now turn transmitter off Super Seven shipped Mode II wish change Mode reprogram above mechanically modify transmitter Mode described manual Now turn transmitter again Look display readout will show 1234 arrow under number 1 message reads PCM transmitter voltage elapsed time minutes arrow under number means programming will model No 1 Press both mode select buttons again puts main menu Menu No 1 will ATV Adjustable Travel 78 Model Aviation Helicopters Larry Jolly 15781 Empire Westminster CA 92683 Test bed Tor Larrys Futaba Super Seven Ilirobo Shuttle ZX SuperTigre 34 found hot combination flies well rates ZX best performing 30-size machines Tech Specialties new Mini-Elite rotor head Shuttle Its also available Con cept Larry Jolly will review next month Dont scrap favorite AM KRAFT Heathkit Hobbyshack Royal Tower Hobbies World Engines other TRANSMITTERS SERVOS Upgrade latest AM technology proven design mini-size dual conversion ultra narrow band reliability RIC REPAIRS KMI largest complete independent R/C repair center USA repair brands Send SAE complete price repair product information RCD-KMI 6 Meter EXCLUSIVE KM1 Kraft Midwest Inc 115 F Main Northville MI 48167 313/348-0085 313/348-4175 2-wheel gear cycles 1 7995 includes amplifier Volume display dont want yet Press mode select minus - button four times until PARA screen appears PARA screen very important Always remember change Parameters previous programming model number gone instance take lot time set servo travel some pitch curves model number fail switch model number two three four before go Parameter switch HELl ACRO RESET will have lost previous input So careful Use cursor buttons move through PARA menu first sub menu RSET Go ahead activate function RSET factory set semi-trim Helicopter right-hand-rotation main rotor next sub menu ATL should turned ATL allows throttle trim active low side throttle stick next two sub menus COMB AND MXSW COMB allows dual-rate functions activate aileron dual-rate switch March 1992 79 1991 KMI MINI ULTRA AM RECEIVER $ 9995 8 Ch 50 53 72 75 Mhz KMI RETRACTS Continued page 173 Futaba Super Seven transmitter above system top quality features everything sport flier could ask Switchiess invert hot dogging will its specialty Features include computer programming seven channels four-model storage four pitch curves name See details edit keys microprocessor below left LCD screen above switches right details column Until next month build straight fly safely elicopters/Jolly Continued page 79 COMB personal preference MXSW allows mixing switch mode set use code 12 again personal preference prevails Look book definitions codes MXSW next sub menu mixing type choices ACRO GLID Heli 1 Heli 2 Note instructions Heli 1 says Helicopters servo Heli 2 Helicopter two servos thought referred throttle collective shared servo throttle collective separate servos Surprise Heli 2 collective/cyclic pitch mixing knowledge set-up commonly used Vario machines American machines Heli 1 proper mode last sub menu MOD course modulation depends receivermodule combination using FPT7UP use PCM Now radio Parameters set can begin set up Helicopter Using receiver servo connection schematic plug servos proper locations Move aileron elevator rudder trims neutral positions necessary remove servo arms replace such swashplate tail rotor neutral position Use Mode Select switches bring REV menu up menu allows servos reversed necessary Check servos directions before proceeding Next proceed ATV menu ATV stands Adjustable Travel Volume place set total throw servos instance Shuttle ZX made sure maximum throw aileron elevator rudder Adjust servo futl- low-throttle throws carburetor match full- low-throttle stick movement witl set full collective throw novice set throw OHIO RIC 4008 FULTON AVE DAtTON OH 45439 following way Cheek Helicopter manual try determine what maximum pitch value might use manual doesnt specify ask someone has same kind machine fails good rule thumb maximum throw 10 degrees positive collective stick full forward 10 degrees negative stick way back must use pitch gauge get accurate readings pitch curves set machine up way will need reset pitch curves later progress forward flight next menu will want bring up T-NR Normal Throttle Curve manual gives good explanation Ill add few points can set throttle curve along five points stick throw instance point full low-stick throw point three center stick point five stick full forward can fix percentage servo throw points linear set tip would have 0% point 25% point two 50% point three 75% point four 100% point five would suggest novice set throttle manner advanced will probably offset curve slightly throttle rolls faster pitch Adjust personal preference however raise point greater 0% will likely find cannot shut engine off trim PH 513-299-8623 Next move P-NR Normal Piteb Curve will set pitch curve use hover Again have five points set novice would suggest set up point correspond 0 degrees main rotor point two three degrees point three six degrees point four eight degrees point five nine degrees set concrete should give usable starting point Once machine air can adjust aecordingly Now move HU-T HU-P Hovering Throttle Hovering Pitch Make sure both functions turned wilt adjust two functions fine tune throttle pitch curve settings machine overspeeding eunversely lugging hover next menu item move REVO revolution mixing used called automatic tail stabilization system What does increase pitch tail rotor throttle d above 1/2 March 1992 173 Kit No 111$319-THE ULTIMATE 10 DASH 3005 Suit-Up$695- 62 Wing Span 1300 Sq 12-16 Lbs 12to232Cycle or120to2704Cycle Conventional Buift-Up Construction Precision Machine Cut SIG Balsa Plywood Parts Fiberglass Cowl Wheel Pants Clear Canopy Formed Main Tail Gear Formed Cabanes Full Hardware Pack Detailed lnstrucon Book 3-views Rolled Full Size Plans Full money back guarantee Send three 290 stamps additional kit info 1 1I WE BUILD YOUR HELl TEST YOUR HELl IR YOUR HELl 7th St 322 North Lehighton Pa 18235 WRITE OR CALL FOR INFORMA TION Electric F ight Lighisseight i2 00money bark Adjuotabie swiiehing point Soideriess terminal easy hookup guaran 00 ON OFF Controller $2995 MoePowe snewegh ai 20 Site 22xi3x63 Very high fiiclenry oidy 006V loss Colifooit 725% $217 Send Check money order t7ooeswihyHigh Sky Fotaba connector3929 Kansas St #9 othotscre AS San DiegoCA 92104 AERS PACE Composite Products Quick Lock Bagging Seal No mousing around sticky tape..Quick Lock seals snap onto vacuum ba make leak-proof easy open close seal. bais truly re-usable $350 Visa Send $100 tor Complete Catalog get $200 Discount Coupon Aerospace Composite Products PO Box 16621 ne CA 92714 7142501107a FAX 714 250-0307 RE OFFERING COMPLETELY BUILT UP WORLD WAR II PLANES STARTING AT $150 COME AS SHOWS KITS OFFERED ARE P-Si MUSTANG AND GERMAN FW-190 wIng span 5513546 engines ALL YOU DO IS INSTALL RADIO SERVOS ENGINE AND cOvERINGI IIM$ALLJ KITS SUPPLIED BY WING MFGC PLEASE WRITE OR CALL MASTER BUILDERS JOHN CLEMENTE 629 FRANCIS STREET PEIHAM NY 10803 914 738-4408 U Miter Master * Perfect Truss construction 9Q0 squaring fence * Triangular adjustable fence Price $1495 Product No 122 Miter Sander Sand angle its complement quickly accurately Miter Master solid alder base mounted non-skid pads alder four-way re versible sliding block carries 2 different grits sand paper FOURMOST PRODUCTS 4040 24TH AVE FOREST GROVE OR 97116 stick hover decreases stick lowered function should turned fairly well set right-hand machine factory have Heim other left-hand machine leave values alone change data input plus first-time Helicopter pilot far will need program Super Seven begin hover practice What like point double check screws bolts servo directions connections Check gyro properly installed receiver battery gyro controls firmly mounted cabin capable would attempt hover machine adjusting engine pitch until machine happy hover also like start off gyro turned off adjust tail rotor trim neutral hover trim neutral adjust 503 357-2732 REVO mix until machines tail stays straight doesnt kick climbing descending adjusted gyro turned problcm must know hover achieve Most novices cant hence should seek out some help instructor advanced next menu items will want set up T-I 1 T-I 2 IDLE UP 1 IDLE UP 2 throttle curves Normally IDLE UP 1 set below half stick throttle will go below 40% allows pull negative during rolls rolling stall turns IDLE UP 2 now normally set up full forward stick have full throttle full back stick have full throttle mid stick have 30-40% will allow perform switchless inverted flight will also need set P-I 1 P-I 2 IDLE UP pitch curve 1 IDLE UP pitch curve 2 correspond two throttle curves just set Super Seven can really turn performance advanced pilot Besides functions weve just talked about also throttle hold curve rudder offset forward flight way using IDLE UP 2 can set up REVO mixin turned off go IDLE UP 1 2 rudder offset additional programmable mix takes over can also use conventional inverted flight switch adjustable high pitch low pitch switch-over position Super Seven also features COPY TRIM memory model SELECT Once have machine set up its Continued page 176 1911 AVRO D Worlds first successful tractor biplane Solid majestic flight proven contest winner 94 span 90 120 Fear stroke Plans four sheets documentation$4000 Vintage pilot passenger heads hands$4500 1912 CURTISS1914 NIEUPORT 11 PUSHERLots detail Scale control linkages Scale cockpit interior Pilot works coot rots Plans three sheets$3500 Aluminum cowl 4000 Pilot head hands feet 30fl0 Le Rhone cylinder parts2500 Radio servos pilot Curtiss tiles modell 90 120 FS hidden scale V-8 engine Span 97 Ptans three sheets$3500 tjurtiss head hands feet 000 Send saoo SASE color photos details George Marsden 7621 Mary Cassatt Dr Potomac MD 20854 174 Model Aviation its scak kits engines accessories want &you want em now got emFrank Tiano .boat car kits hard to-find paJis & anything need want.its stockJoe Manzelia SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS 3387 N Military Trail West Palm Deach IL 33409 407-68841669 HOBBY SUPER bIUK PLans QUARTER SCALE CLASSICS Parts GATOR TRANSMIITER CASE Sturdy wood/metal construction Waterproof vinyl covered exterior Convoluted foam liner Durable hinges latches withstand rough handling Accomodates single two stick transmitters Protect expensive transmitter.$2495 feather lite GLASS CLOTH 7 oz/sq yd weight close weave makes glass cloth easy tilling extremely light finished weight Big 3 sq yd package detailed instructions$895 SOFT-N-SAFE MOUNT new type engine soft mount using special serrated Iso-damp grommets Engine always safely retained Vey effective vibration reduction dramatic decrease engine shake Available vey light machined alum beam mount 60 2/strokes 120 4/strokes Also available alum plate radial mount 60 2/strokes Soft-N-Safe 120 beam mount complete 95 Soft-N-Safe 60 beam mount complete 95 Soft-N-Safe 60 radial mount complete 95 Soft-N-Safe replacement Iso-damp grommets Specie soft firm Pkg 4 295 RADIAL ISO-MOUNTS Conventional plate type mount using four Lord/type Iso-mounts Soft 50 duro yellow firm 60 duro puiple Iso-mounts available Optimized lowest vibration transmission airframe *60 Radial Iso-mount complete mount 95 Speci soft 50 duro firm 60 duro Isomounts Pkg four 995 5/8 dia x 1/2 long 8-32 female end 8-32 x 1/2 male other end Speci soft 50 duro yellow firm 60 duro purple good idea copy data another model number dont already have four memories working its also good idea take few minutes save set-ups particular model notebook Id like make note trim function sets trim aileron elevator rudder can move trim tabs back neutral position can used once meaning save trim memory model cannot reset trim memory resetting parameters As result prefer set trims manually model trim tabs stay neutral time always have servos working 90 degrees rotation have no differential system wouldnt normally go such detail programming radio have recently gotten lot inquiries people have trouble setting up systems would like summarize saying Futaba has placed very competent radio market very competitive price Ive found Super Seven glitch-free easy use Its radio 90% us will ever need same time capable allowing extreme hot dog flying maybe FAI-caliber performance Super Seven has outstanding rates 10 out possible 10 Thank Futaba Tech Specialties Mini Elite Rotor Head just received copy Tech Specialties new Mini-Elite rotor head unit aluminum appears first class head available two versions Concept 30 other Hirobo Shuttle suspect modeler will see bigger difference Concept Shuttle Ive yet fly Shuttle Ill have get back next month coneltisions BCNU RC Giants/de Vries Continued page 81 serviceby computer Examples Daves work stunning say least Magazine-sized threeviews blown up Giant sizes Dave excellent beginning Scale model designer scratch builder prices enlargements wing span resulting drawing ie $30 four-foot-span model up $90 12foot Giant addition precision scanning service Dave also markets Windsoft dot matrix plotter Draft Choice computer programs take output CAD Computer Assisted Design/Drawing program manipulate output dot matrix printer Its Continued page 178 REALISTIC MOTION FROM AIR RETRACTS WITH THE UP1ADJUSTABLE SPEED RETRACT VALVE unique valve combines up down switching function two infinitely adjustable speed control valves Body size 12 x 75 x 375 inches Speed range 1-20 seconds up 1-20 seconds down Constant speed over 20- 100 psi operating range Weight 20 gins 4 air outlets Introductory price $2495 US $2895 CD plus $400 shipping Dealer inquiries welcome ULTRA PRECISION Technical Services Limited 1244 Honeysuckle Crescent Oakville rioL6H 2S8 Canada Phone 416 842 1703 VISA See products ROBINAIRE booth TOLEDO NEW Airline quarter turn quick disconnects $5 95 US $695 CD NEW 176 Model Aviation PRICES hess battery spark plug Single cylinder$10700 Twin cylinder$13400 Instablock premounted w/aystem 0 Instablock w/sensors mounted 2nd engine$3200 Stitt M80 tl/4x32 sparkplug 000 NGK MES 1114x32 sparkplug$1300 NGK 10mm sparkplug$300 Shipping handling$400 $400 2,4 d*v *- modern solutton bent b .ren pushrods unsightly levers disks sticky hard operate throttles REICHMUTH electronic advance has no moving parts advance totally controlled engine speed Engines require no modification Zenoaha Quadras Instablock mounting system holds timing sensors correct location replace magneto Installation Instablock requires screw driver Include $250/Item UPSFL Residents Add 6% Tax GATOR R/C PRODUCTS 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FI32514 904/476-8639
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/03
Page Numbers: 80, 81, 175, 176, 178
THEY WON1 Congratulations 1991 US Helicopter team just came first place World Championships held Australia Team member Wayne Mann finished second followed Curtis Youngblood third Robert Gorham came sixth Mann Youngblood flew Miniature Aircraft X-Cells Gorham flew TSK contest very close high winds least two competition days Sensui Japan new World Champion flew Kalt Omega Look full report soon Model Aviation have apologize Miniature last months scoop Wayne Manns machine Wayne did have some new components ship X-Cell heard about new engine position turned out misunderstanding What has happened MAS now has several new main gears available because gears larger engines position has adjusted modified engine mounts side frames and/or shims items available Miniature would appear instead developing new 60 machine Schoonards being very wise step-by-step evolving basic X-Cell 60 keep step current trends Over last several years have developed 60-size machine runs best Japan have also developed whole spectrum including 30-size dominates 30 contests Congratulations Wayne Curtis Robert special congratulations Miniature Aircraft Supply Keep great made-in-America Helicopters coming LJ tests Futabas Super Seven Earlier year Futaba introduced new Super Seven series PCM 1024 radios systems feature micro-processor setting up editing programs two Super Seven systems available biased toward Helicopters other toward fixed-wing models dont want get wrong idea both systems have same AcroGliderHelicopter mixing software difference Heli version has transmitter switches advantageous layout particular usage Super Seven Heli system features seven channels four-model memory storage dual rates exponential throws four pitch curves three throttle curves hovering pitch hovering throttle throttle hold revolution mixing rudder offset inverted flight programmable mix youve flown Helicopters length time youll know features ones demand modem Helicopter flying Futaba already winner FP9UHP designed primarily FAI flying however little radio sport fliers looking cannot truly fly switchless inverted ninechannel Enter Super Seven radio will just much home bouncing around Concept 30 whiffle balls crankin 60-size hot dogging its limits Futabas manual very good does spend 26 pages explaining features system still few items think worth going over especially havent set up computer system before youre familiar Super Seven bear Making work test Super Seven installed Hirobo Shuttle ZX powered SuperTigre 34 combination has good performance lot fun first thing remember setting up computer system that much different setting up system using pots idea get Helicopter pretty well set up mechanically use processor fine tune setup first thing should charge system read manual youre novice manual might seem complicated Dont worry its really very simple logical youll notice once gain some experience Install servos directed Helicopter manufacturer Most will tell long servo arms should like set servos arms up close 90 degrees possible dont initially screw place because Im programming system its possible over-run controls instead major bind straining servo arm just pops off Lets program Programming Super Seven easy use following steps First flying Mode Mode II Most will fly Mode II make sure transmitter Mode II following press both mode select plus s - buttons same time holding buttons down switch transmitter message should say Stick 2 doesnt say 2 change 2 pressing data input buttons Now turn transmitter off Super Seven shipped Mode II wish change Mode reprogram above mechanically modify transmitter Mode described manual Now turn transmitter again Look display readout will show 1234 arrow under number 1 message reads PCM transmitter voltage elapsed time minutes arrow under number means programming will model No 1 Press both mode select buttons again puts main menu Menu No 1 will ATV Adjustable Travel 78 Model Aviation Helicopters Larry Jolly 15781 Empire Westminster CA 92683 Test bed Tor Larrys Futaba Super Seven Ilirobo Shuttle ZX SuperTigre 34 found hot combination flies well rates ZX best performing 30-size machines Tech Specialties new Mini-Elite rotor head Shuttle Its also available Con cept Larry Jolly will review next month Dont scrap favorite AM KRAFT Heathkit Hobbyshack Royal Tower Hobbies World Engines other TRANSMITTERS SERVOS Upgrade latest AM technology proven design mini-size dual conversion ultra narrow band reliability RIC REPAIRS KMI largest complete independent R/C repair center USA repair brands Send SAE complete price repair product information RCD-KMI 6 Meter EXCLUSIVE KM1 Kraft Midwest Inc 115 F Main Northville MI 48167 313/348-0085 313/348-4175 2-wheel gear cycles 1 7995 includes amplifier Volume display dont want yet Press mode select minus - button four times until PARA screen appears PARA screen very important Always remember change Parameters previous programming model number gone instance take lot time set servo travel some pitch curves model number fail switch model number two three four before go Parameter switch HELl ACRO RESET will have lost previous input So careful Use cursor buttons move through PARA menu first sub menu RSET Go ahead activate function RSET factory set semi-trim Helicopter right-hand-rotation main rotor next sub menu ATL should turned ATL allows throttle trim active low side throttle stick next two sub menus COMB AND MXSW COMB allows dual-rate functions activate aileron dual-rate switch March 1992 79 1991 KMI MINI ULTRA AM RECEIVER $ 9995 8 Ch 50 53 72 75 Mhz KMI RETRACTS Continued page 173 Futaba Super Seven transmitter above system top quality features everything sport flier could ask Switchiess invert hot dogging will its specialty Features include computer programming seven channels four-model storage four pitch curves name See details edit keys microprocessor below left LCD screen above switches right details column Until next month build straight fly safely elicopters/Jolly Continued page 79 COMB personal preference MXSW allows mixing switch mode set use code 12 again personal preference prevails Look book definitions codes MXSW next sub menu mixing type choices ACRO GLID Heli 1 Heli 2 Note instructions Heli 1 says Helicopters servo Heli 2 Helicopter two servos thought referred throttle collective shared servo throttle collective separate servos Surprise Heli 2 collective/cyclic pitch mixing knowledge set-up commonly used Vario machines American machines Heli 1 proper mode last sub menu MOD course modulation depends receivermodule combination using FPT7UP use PCM Now radio Parameters set can begin set up Helicopter Using receiver servo connection schematic plug servos proper locations Move aileron elevator rudder trims neutral positions necessary remove servo arms replace such swashplate tail rotor neutral position Use Mode Select switches bring REV menu up menu allows servos reversed necessary Check servos directions before proceeding Next proceed ATV menu ATV stands Adjustable Travel Volume place set total throw servos instance Shuttle ZX made sure maximum throw aileron elevator rudder Adjust servo futl- low-throttle throws carburetor match full- low-throttle stick movement witl set full collective throw novice set throw OHIO RIC 4008 FULTON AVE DAtTON OH 45439 following way Cheek Helicopter manual try determine what maximum pitch value might use manual doesnt specify ask someone has same kind machine fails good rule thumb maximum throw 10 degrees positive collective stick full forward 10 degrees negative stick way back must use pitch gauge get accurate readings pitch curves set machine up way will need reset pitch curves later progress forward flight next menu will want bring up T-NR Normal Throttle Curve manual gives good explanation Ill add few points can set throttle curve along five points stick throw instance point full low-stick throw point three center stick point five stick full forward can fix percentage servo throw points linear set tip would have 0% point 25% point two 50% point three 75% point four 100% point five would suggest novice set throttle manner advanced will probably offset curve slightly throttle rolls faster pitch Adjust personal preference however raise point greater 0% will likely find cannot shut engine off trim PH 513-299-8623 Next move P-NR Normal Piteb Curve will set pitch curve use hover Again have five points set novice would suggest set up point correspond 0 degrees main rotor point two three degrees point three six degrees point four eight degrees point five nine degrees set concrete should give usable starting point Once machine air can adjust aecordingly Now move HU-T HU-P Hovering Throttle Hovering Pitch Make sure both functions turned wilt adjust two functions fine tune throttle pitch curve settings machine overspeeding eunversely lugging hover next menu item move REVO revolution mixing used called automatic tail stabilization system What does increase pitch tail rotor throttle d above 1/2 March 1992 173 Kit No 111$319-THE ULTIMATE 10 DASH 3005 Suit-Up$695- 62 Wing Span 1300 Sq 12-16 Lbs 12to232Cycle or120to2704Cycle Conventional Buift-Up Construction Precision Machine Cut SIG Balsa Plywood Parts Fiberglass Cowl Wheel Pants Clear Canopy Formed Main Tail Gear Formed Cabanes Full Hardware Pack Detailed lnstrucon Book 3-views Rolled Full Size Plans Full money back guarantee Send three 290 stamps additional kit info 1 1I WE BUILD YOUR HELl TEST YOUR HELl IR YOUR HELl 7th St 322 North Lehighton Pa 18235 WRITE OR CALL FOR INFORMA TION Electric F ight Lighisseight i2 00money bark Adjuotabie swiiehing point Soideriess terminal easy hookup guaran 00 ON OFF Controller $2995 MoePowe snewegh ai 20 Site 22xi3x63 Very high fiiclenry oidy 006V loss Colifooit 725% $217 Send Check money order t7ooeswihyHigh Sky Fotaba connector3929 Kansas St #9 othotscre AS San DiegoCA 92104 AERS PACE Composite Products Quick Lock Bagging Seal No mousing around sticky tape..Quick Lock seals snap onto vacuum ba make leak-proof easy open close seal. bais truly re-usable $350 Visa Send $100 tor Complete Catalog get $200 Discount Coupon Aerospace Composite Products PO Box 16621 ne CA 92714 7142501107a FAX 714 250-0307 RE OFFERING COMPLETELY BUILT UP WORLD WAR II PLANES STARTING AT $150 COME AS SHOWS KITS OFFERED ARE P-Si MUSTANG AND GERMAN FW-190 wIng span 5513546 engines ALL YOU DO IS INSTALL RADIO SERVOS ENGINE AND cOvERINGI IIM$ALLJ KITS SUPPLIED BY WING MFGC PLEASE WRITE OR CALL MASTER BUILDERS JOHN CLEMENTE 629 FRANCIS STREET PEIHAM NY 10803 914 738-4408 U Miter Master * Perfect Truss construction 9Q0 squaring fence * Triangular adjustable fence Price $1495 Product No 122 Miter Sander Sand angle its complement quickly accurately Miter Master solid alder base mounted non-skid pads alder four-way re versible sliding block carries 2 different grits sand paper FOURMOST PRODUCTS 4040 24TH AVE FOREST GROVE OR 97116 stick hover decreases stick lowered function should turned fairly well set right-hand machine factory have Heim other left-hand machine leave values alone change data input plus first-time Helicopter pilot far will need program Super Seven begin hover practice What like point double check screws bolts servo directions connections Check gyro properly installed receiver battery gyro controls firmly mounted cabin capable would attempt hover machine adjusting engine pitch until machine happy hover also like start off gyro turned off adjust tail rotor trim neutral hover trim neutral adjust 503 357-2732 REVO mix until machines tail stays straight doesnt kick climbing descending adjusted gyro turned problcm must know hover achieve Most novices cant hence should seek out some help instructor advanced next menu items will want set up T-I 1 T-I 2 IDLE UP 1 IDLE UP 2 throttle curves Normally IDLE UP 1 set below half stick throttle will go below 40% allows pull negative during rolls rolling stall turns IDLE UP 2 now normally set up full forward stick have full throttle full back stick have full throttle mid stick have 30-40% will allow perform switchless inverted flight will also need set P-I 1 P-I 2 IDLE UP pitch curve 1 IDLE UP pitch curve 2 correspond two throttle curves just set Super Seven can really turn performance advanced pilot Besides functions weve just talked about also throttle hold curve rudder offset forward flight way using IDLE UP 2 can set up REVO mixin turned off go IDLE UP 1 2 rudder offset additional programmable mix takes over can also use conventional inverted flight switch adjustable high pitch low pitch switch-over position Super Seven also features COPY TRIM memory model SELECT Once have machine set up its Continued page 176 1911 AVRO D Worlds first successful tractor biplane Solid majestic flight proven contest winner 94 span 90 120 Fear stroke Plans four sheets documentation$4000 Vintage pilot passenger heads hands$4500 1912 CURTISS1914 NIEUPORT 11 PUSHERLots detail Scale control linkages Scale cockpit interior Pilot works coot rots Plans three sheets$3500 Aluminum cowl 4000 Pilot head hands feet 30fl0 Le Rhone cylinder parts2500 Radio servos pilot Curtiss tiles modell 90 120 FS hidden scale V-8 engine Span 97 Ptans three sheets$3500 tjurtiss head hands feet 000 Send saoo SASE color photos details George Marsden 7621 Mary Cassatt Dr Potomac MD 20854 174 Model Aviation its scak kits engines accessories want &you want em now got emFrank Tiano .boat car kits hard to-find paJis & anything need want.its stockJoe Manzelia SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS 3387 N Military Trail West Palm Deach IL 33409 407-68841669 HOBBY SUPER bIUK PLans QUARTER SCALE CLASSICS Parts GATOR TRANSMIITER CASE Sturdy wood/metal construction Waterproof vinyl covered exterior Convoluted foam liner Durable hinges latches withstand rough handling Accomodates single two stick transmitters Protect expensive transmitter.$2495 feather lite GLASS CLOTH 7 oz/sq yd weight close weave makes glass cloth easy tilling extremely light finished weight Big 3 sq yd package detailed instructions$895 SOFT-N-SAFE MOUNT new type engine soft mount using special serrated Iso-damp grommets Engine always safely retained Vey effective vibration reduction dramatic decrease engine shake Available vey light machined alum beam mount 60 2/strokes 120 4/strokes Also available alum plate radial mount 60 2/strokes Soft-N-Safe 120 beam mount complete 95 Soft-N-Safe 60 beam mount complete 95 Soft-N-Safe 60 radial mount complete 95 Soft-N-Safe replacement Iso-damp grommets Specie soft firm Pkg 4 295 RADIAL ISO-MOUNTS Conventional plate type mount using four Lord/type Iso-mounts Soft 50 duro yellow firm 60 duro puiple Iso-mounts available Optimized lowest vibration transmission airframe *60 Radial Iso-mount complete mount 95 Speci soft 50 duro firm 60 duro Isomounts Pkg four 995 5/8 dia x 1/2 long 8-32 female end 8-32 x 1/2 male other end Speci soft 50 duro yellow firm 60 duro purple good idea copy data another model number dont already have four memories working its also good idea take few minutes save set-ups particular model notebook Id like make note trim function sets trim aileron elevator rudder can move trim tabs back neutral position can used once meaning save trim memory model cannot reset trim memory resetting parameters As result prefer set trims manually model trim tabs stay neutral time always have servos working 90 degrees rotation have no differential system wouldnt normally go such detail programming radio have recently gotten lot inquiries people have trouble setting up systems would like summarize saying Futaba has placed very competent radio market very competitive price Ive found Super Seven glitch-free easy use Its radio 90% us will ever need same time capable allowing extreme hot dog flying maybe FAI-caliber performance Super Seven has outstanding rates 10 out possible 10 Thank Futaba Tech Specialties Mini Elite Rotor Head just received copy Tech Specialties new Mini-Elite rotor head unit aluminum appears first class head available two versions Concept 30 other Hirobo Shuttle suspect modeler will see bigger difference Concept Shuttle Ive yet fly Shuttle Ill have get back next month coneltisions BCNU RC Giants/de Vries Continued page 81 serviceby computer Examples Daves work stunning say least Magazine-sized threeviews blown up Giant sizes Dave excellent beginning Scale model designer scratch builder prices enlargements wing span resulting drawing ie $30 four-foot-span model up $90 12foot Giant addition precision scanning service Dave also markets Windsoft dot matrix plotter Draft Choice computer programs take output CAD Computer Assisted Design/Drawing program manipulate output dot matrix printer Its Continued page 178 REALISTIC MOTION FROM AIR RETRACTS WITH THE UP1ADJUSTABLE SPEED RETRACT VALVE unique valve combines up down switching function two infinitely adjustable speed control valves Body size 12 x 75 x 375 inches Speed range 1-20 seconds up 1-20 seconds down Constant speed over 20- 100 psi operating range Weight 20 gins 4 air outlets Introductory price $2495 US $2895 CD plus $400 shipping Dealer inquiries welcome ULTRA PRECISION Technical Services Limited 1244 Honeysuckle Crescent Oakville rioL6H 2S8 Canada Phone 416 842 1703 VISA See products ROBINAIRE booth TOLEDO NEW Airline quarter turn quick disconnects $5 95 US $695 CD NEW 176 Model Aviation PRICES hess battery spark plug Single cylinder$10700 Twin cylinder$13400 Instablock premounted w/aystem 0 Instablock w/sensors mounted 2nd engine$3200 Stitt M80 tl/4x32 sparkplug 000 NGK MES 1114x32 sparkplug$1300 NGK 10mm sparkplug$300 Shipping handling$400 $400 2,4 d*v *- modern solutton bent b .ren pushrods unsightly levers disks sticky hard operate throttles REICHMUTH electronic advance has no moving parts advance totally controlled engine speed Engines require no modification Zenoaha Quadras Instablock mounting system holds timing sensors correct location replace magneto Installation Instablock requires screw driver Include $250/Item UPSFL Residents Add 6% Tax GATOR R/C PRODUCTS 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FI32514 904/476-8639
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/03
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THEY WON1 Congratulations 1991 US Helicopter team just came first place World Championships held Australia Team member Wayne Mann finished second followed Curtis Youngblood third Robert Gorham came sixth Mann Youngblood flew Miniature Aircraft X-Cells Gorham flew TSK contest very close high winds least two competition days Sensui Japan new World Champion flew Kalt Omega Look full report soon Model Aviation have apologize Miniature last months scoop Wayne Manns machine Wayne did have some new components ship X-Cell heard about new engine position turned out misunderstanding What has happened MAS now has several new main gears available because gears larger engines position has adjusted modified engine mounts side frames and/or shims items available Miniature would appear instead developing new 60 machine Schoonards being very wise step-by-step evolving basic X-Cell 60 keep step current trends Over last several years have developed 60-size machine runs best Japan have also developed whole spectrum including 30-size dominates 30 contests Congratulations Wayne Curtis Robert special congratulations Miniature Aircraft Supply Keep great made-in-America Helicopters coming LJ tests Futabas Super Seven Earlier year Futaba introduced new Super Seven series PCM 1024 radios systems feature micro-processor setting up editing programs two Super Seven systems available biased toward Helicopters other toward fixed-wing models dont want get wrong idea both systems have same AcroGliderHelicopter mixing software difference Heli version has transmitter switches advantageous layout particular usage Super Seven Heli system features seven channels four-model memory storage dual rates exponential throws four pitch curves three throttle curves hovering pitch hovering throttle throttle hold revolution mixing rudder offset inverted flight programmable mix youve flown Helicopters length time youll know features ones demand modem Helicopter flying Futaba already winner FP9UHP designed primarily FAI flying however little radio sport fliers looking cannot truly fly switchless inverted ninechannel Enter Super Seven radio will just much home bouncing around Concept 30 whiffle balls crankin 60-size hot dogging its limits Futabas manual very good does spend 26 pages explaining features system still few items think worth going over especially havent set up computer system before youre familiar Super Seven bear Making work test Super Seven installed Hirobo Shuttle ZX powered SuperTigre 34 combination has good performance lot fun first thing remember setting up computer system that much different setting up system using pots idea get Helicopter pretty well set up mechanically use processor fine tune setup first thing should charge system read manual youre novice manual might seem complicated Dont worry its really very simple logical youll notice once gain some experience Install servos directed Helicopter manufacturer Most will tell long servo arms should like set servos arms up close 90 degrees possible dont initially screw place because Im programming system its possible over-run controls instead major bind straining servo arm just pops off Lets program Programming Super Seven easy use following steps First flying Mode Mode II Most will fly Mode II make sure transmitter Mode II following press both mode select plus s - buttons same time holding buttons down switch transmitter message should say Stick 2 doesnt say 2 change 2 pressing data input buttons Now turn transmitter off Super Seven shipped Mode II wish change Mode reprogram above mechanically modify transmitter Mode described manual Now turn transmitter again Look display readout will show 1234 arrow under number 1 message reads PCM transmitter voltage elapsed time minutes arrow under number means programming will model No 1 Press both mode select buttons again puts main menu Menu No 1 will ATV Adjustable Travel 78 Model Aviation Helicopters Larry Jolly 15781 Empire Westminster CA 92683 Test bed Tor Larrys Futaba Super Seven Ilirobo Shuttle ZX SuperTigre 34 found hot combination flies well rates ZX best performing 30-size machines Tech Specialties new Mini-Elite rotor head Shuttle Its also available Con cept Larry Jolly will review next month Dont scrap favorite AM KRAFT Heathkit Hobbyshack Royal Tower Hobbies World Engines other TRANSMITTERS SERVOS Upgrade latest AM technology proven design mini-size dual conversion ultra narrow band reliability RIC REPAIRS KMI largest complete independent R/C repair center USA repair brands Send SAE complete price repair product information RCD-KMI 6 Meter EXCLUSIVE KM1 Kraft Midwest Inc 115 F Main Northville MI 48167 313/348-0085 313/348-4175 2-wheel gear cycles 1 7995 includes amplifier Volume display dont want yet Press mode select minus - button four times until PARA screen appears PARA screen very important Always remember change Parameters previous programming model number gone instance take lot time set servo travel some pitch curves model number fail switch model number two three four before go Parameter switch HELl ACRO RESET will have lost previous input So careful Use cursor buttons move through PARA menu first sub menu RSET Go ahead activate function RSET factory set semi-trim Helicopter right-hand-rotation main rotor next sub menu ATL should turned ATL allows throttle trim active low side throttle stick next two sub menus COMB AND MXSW COMB allows dual-rate functions activate aileron dual-rate switch March 1992 79 1991 KMI MINI ULTRA AM RECEIVER $ 9995 8 Ch 50 53 72 75 Mhz KMI RETRACTS Continued page 173 Futaba Super Seven transmitter above system top quality features everything sport flier could ask Switchiess invert hot dogging will its specialty Features include computer programming seven channels four-model storage four pitch curves name See details edit keys microprocessor below left LCD screen above switches right details column Until next month build straight fly safely elicopters/Jolly Continued page 79 COMB personal preference MXSW allows mixing switch mode set use code 12 again personal preference prevails Look book definitions codes MXSW next sub menu mixing type choices ACRO GLID Heli 1 Heli 2 Note instructions Heli 1 says Helicopters servo Heli 2 Helicopter two servos thought referred throttle collective shared servo throttle collective separate servos Surprise Heli 2 collective/cyclic pitch mixing knowledge set-up commonly used Vario machines American machines Heli 1 proper mode last sub menu MOD course modulation depends receivermodule combination using FPT7UP use PCM Now radio Parameters set can begin set up Helicopter Using receiver servo connection schematic plug servos proper locations Move aileron elevator rudder trims neutral positions necessary remove servo arms replace such swashplate tail rotor neutral position Use Mode Select switches bring REV menu up menu allows servos reversed necessary Check servos directions before proceeding Next proceed ATV menu ATV stands Adjustable Travel Volume place set total throw servos instance Shuttle ZX made sure maximum throw aileron elevator rudder Adjust servo futl- low-throttle throws carburetor match full- low-throttle stick movement witl set full collective throw novice set throw OHIO RIC 4008 FULTON AVE DAtTON OH 45439 following way Cheek Helicopter manual try determine what maximum pitch value might use manual doesnt specify ask someone has same kind machine fails good rule thumb maximum throw 10 degrees positive collective stick full forward 10 degrees negative stick way back must use pitch gauge get accurate readings pitch curves set machine up way will need reset pitch curves later progress forward flight next menu will want bring up T-NR Normal Throttle Curve manual gives good explanation Ill add few points can set throttle curve along five points stick throw instance point full low-stick throw point three center stick point five stick full forward can fix percentage servo throw points linear set tip would have 0% point 25% point two 50% point three 75% point four 100% point five would suggest novice set throttle manner advanced will probably offset curve slightly throttle rolls faster pitch Adjust personal preference however raise point greater 0% will likely find cannot shut engine off trim PH 513-299-8623 Next move P-NR Normal Piteb Curve will set pitch curve use hover Again have five points set novice would suggest set up point correspond 0 degrees main rotor point two three degrees point three six degrees point four eight degrees point five nine degrees set concrete should give usable starting point Once machine air can adjust aecordingly Now move HU-T HU-P Hovering Throttle Hovering Pitch Make sure both functions turned wilt adjust two functions fine tune throttle pitch curve settings machine overspeeding eunversely lugging hover next menu item move REVO revolution mixing used called automatic tail stabilization system What does increase pitch tail rotor 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turned fairly well set right-hand machine factory have Heim other left-hand machine leave values alone change data input plus first-time Helicopter pilot far will need program Super Seven begin hover practice What like point double check screws bolts servo directions connections Check gyro properly installed receiver battery gyro controls firmly mounted cabin capable would attempt hover machine adjusting engine pitch until machine happy hover also like start off gyro turned off adjust tail rotor trim neutral hover trim neutral adjust 503 357-2732 REVO mix until machines tail stays straight doesnt kick climbing descending adjusted gyro turned problcm must know hover achieve Most novices cant hence should seek out some help instructor advanced next menu items will want set up T-I 1 T-I 2 IDLE UP 1 IDLE UP 2 throttle curves Normally IDLE UP 1 set below half stick throttle will go below 40% allows pull negative during rolls rolling stall turns IDLE UP 2 now normally set up full forward stick have full throttle full back stick have full throttle mid stick have 30-40% will allow perform switchless inverted flight will also need set P-I 1 P-I 2 IDLE UP pitch curve 1 IDLE UP pitch curve 2 correspond two throttle curves just set Super Seven can really turn performance advanced pilot Besides functions weve just talked about also throttle hold curve rudder offset forward flight way using IDLE UP 2 can set up REVO mixin turned off go IDLE UP 1 2 rudder offset additional programmable mix takes over can also use conventional inverted flight switch adjustable high pitch low pitch switch-over position Super Seven also features COPY TRIM memory model SELECT Once have machine set up its Continued page 176 1911 AVRO D Worlds first successful tractor biplane Solid majestic flight proven contest winner 94 span 90 120 Fear stroke Plans four sheets documentation$4000 Vintage pilot passenger heads hands$4500 1912 CURTISS1914 NIEUPORT 11 PUSHERLots detail Scale control linkages Scale 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