Radio Control HEL IC OP TERS Dave Chesney column bumped Nats coverage missed due personal conflicts column could very old time read its spring 1983 1 hope making plans attend least Helicopter meet dur ing coming flying season machines have cleaned up ready go few months ago George Myers wrote excellent Radio Technique column Apollo Radio followed gyros wanted thank everyone wrote told what great columns seems George similar projects ideas time hope didnt overkill sub jects George wrote gyro column flying Helicopters just thinking about starting well worth time look up Watch column latest information seven-year-old radio system see George good stuff Seriously know heli copters best subject dont neglect other areas tidbits information latest projects completed got back air before summer flying season over photo Heliboy now approaches its fifth birthday result marriage Schluter upswept tail boom modi fication MiniBoy canopy Heliboy time money spent project minimal aud pleased overall final result Heliboy MiniBoy canopy required rebuilding cabin allowed opportunity rearrange radio installation slightly allow pushrods collective yoke tail rotor mixer routed above engine needle valve bends clearance addition added fifth servo paralleled throttle handle collective-pitch chores cut cabin pieces one-eighth plywood using dimensions radio plastic canopy halves guide Most Helicopter builders could handle structure ease didnt bother photos anyone interested details drop line impressed hover characteristics SX-8 try upswept tail Heliboy comparison So far prefer upswept mod because prefer reduction lateral drift tendencies offers will recall lateral drift result thrust torque tail rotor system moving tail rotor closer level rotor disc rolling tendency reduced eliminated means less attention cyclic tail rotor commands given like result hover seems to slight change acrobatic capability feel pri marily due additional weight tail tube tuned pipe too will probably stay upswept tail tail boom mod may added quickly since necessary components cluded kit tail skid fin must made drawing included kit secured boom screws clamps included have seen several upswept-tail Heli boys other fin skid configurations apparently critical area some cautions however regard proper lubrication flex-cable drive securing cable drive gear tail rotor gear box sure lubricate cable Schluter grease before running through tube Regarding attachment cable tail rotor box chose box disassembled ensure cable did protrude rub against tail rotor shaft set screws longer required wire drive shaft standard tail tube require little extra torque ensure flex cable secure set screw does cause interference tail rotor gear hous ing Really crank set screw down check often part pre-flight checks well Once tail rotor gear box flex shaft assembled secure noted slipped flex shaft tube secured tail rotor gear 48 Model Aviation Daves newly-renovated 4-year-old HeliBoy upswept tail boom MiniBoy canopy oie tuned pipe mutfier custom tail skid Dave tells lots column Halt ahead-on midair collision Now woulo DC good time consider rebuilding some mnula montinnsd hn rnlimn upswept tall boom kit Dave added HeliBoy came SX-81 design background Dave thinks mod improves hovering yawh0therhalfofthemidaircolli5iOnJOflMcC5rthy5HCliBOyrC5t5lnpICce characteristics little change aerobatic qualitiespieces back Jons pickup Moral Watch outl box tail tube clamps flex shaft will protrude through front gear axle another long set screw must used secure cable gear axle cautions point assure cable neither stretched nor bowed allowed seek its nat ural running length within brass flex shaft guide tube again really torque down set screw noticed after installation because extra length set screw some interference between set screw plastic main gear rotor system turned must remedied avoid failure system flight chose remove set screw file down slightly provide clearance reinstall few others have talked have actually trimmed plastic outside top main gearyour choice get clearance Again check set screw often during pre-flight check outs Helicopter finally recheck CG machine add nose weight required new tail tube heavier standard unit Ive mentioned need really torque down set screws Schluter USA has available special hardened Allen screwdrivers ideal doing just thatand theyre heck lot easier keep up loose Allen wrenches flight box come 15mm 25mm sizes Another word Schluter USA owners MiniBoy Some problems have existed field MiniBoy Helicopter Schluter has available replacement parts remedy problems Owners have sent owner cards will receive parts free charge failed send cards second owners MiniBoys drop note Schluter USA second owner might advise Walt name first owner case ownership card still file tip warranty cards ownership cards should followed regardless manu facturer machine distributors card file owners puts mailing list newsletters such also allows manufacturer means getting Out Airworthi ness Directives about machines problem discovered terrific service--use photos two crashed Heliboys following letter received John McCarthy Kenner LA thought might drop line say Im sorry hear about SX-8 crash ing Heliboy did same thing about 3 ft above ground level broke blades Ive since ground flats soldered ends flex cable prevent set screw slippage However back March Laurel MS Helicopter gathering other fellow name dont recall rather Heli boys spectacular head-on mid-air maybe first about 150 ft result major rebuild did take couple pictures after fact mid-air also captured video tape fellow Keesler Aero Modelers first letter Ive written anyone Model Aviation magazine thought Id let know taught myself fly back 1979 help columns learned Revolution 40 now let wife use training now have four Helicopters Revolution 40 Kavan Jet Ranger Heliboy Dubro Hughes 300 Since Ive started flying choppers Ive gotten few other people inter ested about eight now flying besides myself Steve Mintz have no exclusive Helicopter clubs area time just mingle other fliers am also instructor pilot two clubs 1 really enjoy choppers though can get lot work sometimes Keep up good work columns Continued page 127 Toledo/83 TWENTY-NINTH ANNUAL RIC EXPOSITION TOLEDO SPORTS ARENA ONE MAIN STREET TOLEDO OHIO Reserve April 8 9 10 1983 attend worlds greatest radio control model show See latest great est radio control equipment presented leading manu facturers Talk notable nc personalities have questions answered featuring worlds largest Swap Shops no dealers complete ref resh ment centers Saturday Night Auction raffles com plete nc systems acces sories acres free parking Bring latest completely finished models display enter competition ex citing awards Complete radio control systems will awarded first second third place winners new Video Cassette Recorder will presented lucky winner Best Show Come join us enjoy yourselves unquestionably worlds greatest radio con trol model show Open public three great days Io presented APRIL 89 &PO Box5772 Toledo Ohio 43613 FRIDAYBamto6pm SATURDAY 9am toe pm SUNDAY 9am to43Opm February 1983 49 Dave thinks th8t tfle upswept tall model looks good too hes relaxing bit siaiom-ing around some plastic jugs r BALSASHEETS 36 1/16210 pk290 3/32 210 ph358 1/8210 ph385 3/18210 pk435 1/4210 pk499 1/16310 ph330 3/32310 ph390 1/8310 ph480 3/1635 ph275 1/435 ph325 5/1635 pk380 3/535 ph355 1/235 ph455 3/432 pk280 1532 pk350 1/18410 ph520 3/32s45pk315 1/845ph380 3/1845pk415 1/4545pk455 51 Sean 19- 4OEegne $1995 LIGHT 48 LB 36 1/163lOpS430 3/32 310 ph490 1/95310 ph580 3/18 s 35 ph325 1/435 ph375 3/8 35 ph495 1/2 35 pk555 MATCHED SHEETS 42 3/32 44 phI399 1/8544 ph429 3/18 44 ph455 1/4s44 ph499 BALSA SHEETS 48 1/163lOph440 3/323lOpS915 1/53 10 ph 638 3/182 Sph369 1/4 3 5 ph425 3/9 ph559 1/2 ph560 1164lOph880 3/32545ph415 1/845pk475 3/18 45ph547 1/445pk800 TRAILING EDGE 38 1416pk200 5/18 11/4 8 pk250 3/8 11/2 6 pk399 1/22 45k399 BALSA SHEETS 30 1/183lOph275 3/32x 310 pk325 1/9 310 ph405 1/16 410 pk430 3/32 410 pk504 1/84IlOsh990 BALSA TRIANGLES 36 1/4 1/4 10 ph 250 3/B 3/9 110 ph 320 l/2sl/2lOph499 3/4 5 3/4 5 pL209 1 15 ph275 BALSA STICKS 35 1/18s1/49lph180 3/32s1/420 ph 190 1/8 sq 20 pk 140 1/8 1/4 20 ph 195 1/9 sl/2 20 pk 315 3/18 sq20 ph215 1/4sq20 ph315 1/4 1/220 pk430 3/9sq10 ph275 3/8sl/210 ph315 1/2sq10 pk360 48 STICKS ADD 25% PINESTICKS 38 1/8 sq10 ph125 1/9 sl/410 ph155 1/83/810 ph200 3/18 sq10 ph165 '5-" "2SA 1/83/B 10 ph 295 3/8 sq 10 ph 370 48 STICKS ADO 25% BIRCH DOWELS 36 1/810 ph85 3/18lOp5109 1/410 ph140 POPLAR LITE PLY 48 1/8 s8 2 ph300 1/8 12 2 ph800 3PIy BIRCH PLYWOOD 48 1/32121 ph425 1/16 121 ph435 1/9 s12 1 ph450 5 PLY BIRCH 48 3/32121ph570 1/B 12 1ph585 3/16121ph585 1/4 12 1ph800 FUN FLI4OSTAR STIKLONESTAR iner 51 Spas 19 sgie48~ Spas 19 sg,e $1995 $1895 Wlh Fe 2519CS4895 Kits feature foam wings balsa ply fuse Machine cut parts rugged very quick assembly outstanding value. Choice trike gear tail dragger. Riley Woolens UC Combat Shadowfoamcores$895 aCCept Visa Master Charge personal checks COD pay Ups 1/2Aoam Cores $455 Handling charge -$300 add $200 COD 5% tax TX US Carreney COMING SOON STAR BAT RC Cershal 51496 KWIKSTAR $2485 Oeckie 500 SALE Yen Cembar En l9SBRC Fe 40586C Fe 45555C Fe Eagle III $4200 5400 5700 5700 7500 Also happen run out real easy go store pick up Hamburgers definite no-no take too long prepare create greasy mess dont stay fresh long Last least least profitable Other low-cost high-profit items things like pinto beans served paper cups home-brewed iced tea donated indivi dually wrapped baked goods well-run efficient concession standeither cafeteria assembly-line styleis appreciated its customers Swap shop Modelers some biggest horse traders world swap shop prior auction people can trade merchandise tall tales much fun auction Swap shop tables should laid out well-organized fashion sellers can dis play oversee merchandise buyer traffic can flow through easily layout diagram indicating location sellers helpful Auction whole idea get much merchandise across auction block little time possible Make sure beginning auction everyone under stands rules recommended club accept no responsibility quality merchandise legitimancy deals etc auction merely provides vehicle buyer seller can get together okay let seller bid own merchan dise however knows fact will example accept no less $100 particular item bidding slows down $50 range best seller speed things up bidding $100 again best explain type thing beginning auction Ushers porters must func tions carry merchandise out audience can viewed potential buyers help auctioneer spot bidders Professional auctioneers fine long understand RC other facets modeling willing work free As far priority items auctioned important thing make sure everyone understands what system regardless whether first come first served random selection category Manufacturers/hobby shops Manufacturers hobby shops local regional area should graciously welcomed folks major contributors sport old chicken egg adage applies manufacturers represented likely event will successful ever manufacturers wont interested until crowds reach tangible proportion plenty other points could covered article such RVRC no means experts-yet hope clubs around country con sidering such event will find sugges tions helpful Remember dont try too big too fast learn experience Come see us March Sat 5th Annual Wintertime Auction Roanoke Virginia RC Helicopters/Chesney Continued page 49 read em time looking new ideas PS pictures mid-air orange back truck white ground belongs other fellow Judging looks things Jon other fellow few days repair work cant help think about results similar crash involving airplanes believe Ill always prefer Square Loop y Center Non Warranty Repair Service Kraft Futaba Electronic R/C Equipment 204 N StoneElGreenwood MS 38930COlOl LONGSTER 1250 Telephone 601 453-1699cO-102 FLYBABY 1450 SEE YOUR DEALER FIRST OR ORDER DIREC1 ADO 5100 FOR POSTAGE & HANDUNG HUNT MODELS OX 216 EL MN 55325 February 1q83 127 fp%%v 6371 SW 2nd SIrenI Margale FL 33063 ENGINEERING13051 919-0671 THE LANDING GEAR PEOPLE TIred 81 bIl landing gears 11111 dm81 Ill ynnr biggie prBlIBrll 0 & 0 Eqineerlng can solve VBHE problems * CuBIsm hill needs & specs gnaranteBd hI * Slrong & inrable le wilbnland Ike Inngkesl landing * 0 & 0 Engineering gear will wnrk & keep ynnr biggie Ilylag * In sleek replacemenl gear lnr EnsI pnpnlar models Hymn Pills Chrislen Eagle CAP 21 Balsa USA J-3 CUB Air Tech Pawnee Eagle linsen Big Slick Chanip Cltairsa II & II models Snapper Slinger Ssanr Toe AL-TEC PROdUCTS INC INTRODUCES NEW BUILDING CONCEPT unique AL-I-SpAR1 & 2 AI-T-SpAR & 2 [patent pending] integral component uni-structure membered light weight Alum inum beam T spar Specially planned total model aircraft world mind STRONG easyto use balsa foam wings tail planes Spar material Aluminum alloy 018 nominal thick AIISpARl .Bozlft l18x3/8 hollowflanges 7/8 overall height $200 per lineal ft available 2ft 3ft 4ff ALISpAR2 14 az/ft 118 x3/8 hollow flanges 1 % oa Ht l$21 5 per ml ftl available 4 ft AL-joiNTER x 339 x 6 2024 T6 Aluminum $100 ea TijOiNTER above Al-jointer dimensionsi grade 4 A/C titanium $1 00 eal AI-T-Spars proportioned dimensions Al-I-Spars Price length same AL-TEc Product Inc PO Box 648 charlotte Ml 48813 INLAND SPUHT 371/~ Wing / 049 R/C 020 Electric Phone 703 5732038 Flyline offers 22 beautiful Scale Designs . SOr brings Catalog Brochure FLYLINE MODELS INC 2820 Dorr Ave Bll Fairfax Virginia 22031 repairing Helicopters replacing airplanes important lesson learned Helicopters become popular local flying fields though always aware sharing sky other aircraft would recommend other aircraft being oper ated agree upon specific flight patterns areas beforehand maintain adequate separa tion still feel Helicopter operations fixed-wing operations general mix simply because high degree concentra tion heli-pilots require safe operations Sometimes moments diversion can allow things get out hand Fly safely See next month Dave Chesney PO box 16612 Greensboro NC 27406 Gee Bee R-1 /Haffke Continued page 30 Model Y Model D Model E Quarter Scale Model Y Quarter Scale Model Aviation May 1981 best flying RC ship have ever flown came time famous R- 1 felt knew someSend $100 Building Guide AI-Tec Product list Ideducted trom 1st orderl thing few other people did layout chart shown dimensions moments R- no different Model D E Sportsters exceptionally good-flying planes smaller model RI / R2 wing loading over 60 oz still flew great Pete Miller told fuselage created some lift helped explain what seemed like impossibly high loading Some figuring showed could build Quarter Scale R-l under 15 lb wing loading would respectable 35 oz felt could hit weight easily since 90-inspan Model Y weighed just under 15 lb Quarter Scale Model D tsters weighed around II lb felt best three-views R- done Harry Robinson Eng land plans scaled 1 did everything could keep weight down fact went too far about later model built readied test flying Once again called Test Pilot Supreme Sid Clements take bird up its first flights used Ace Silver Seven radio won Bealeton VA Scale Meet Ace kindly replaced small ser vos heavy-duty Atlas models Edi tor Never fly Quarter Scale model standard servos test day large group club members South Jersey Clayton clubs showed up watch flight ever notice always happens first flight new model Sid checked engine looked over controls tank topped off engine restarted bird placed posi tion end runway Sid opened throttle R-l leaped forward tail came up right away After much shorter roll expected air After short run upwind Sid put bird gentle 90-deg left turn As flew downwind tail began flutter alarmingly Sid immediately cut throttle lined up runway made good approach wounded bird couldnt flare completely nosed over broke prop stab broken both sides fuselage Coverite held together long enough get back ground original built-up stab replaced piece solid 1/4-in hard balsa Flight number two began beautiful takeoff just like first Sid climbed up about 300 feet feel out after four five minutes reported no aileron response throttled back ailerons came back time went high speed would lose ailerons Finally made turn down left left wing folded bird spiraled down ground disaster turned out caused using wood too weak wing spars wing structure plenty strong used soft piece wood make spars Both spars brokenjust outside center section same happened other wing easy see what caused loss aileron high speed wing would forced upward causing torque tubes bind lower speed wing would flex downward ailerons would freed Fortunately major repair job little discouraged big Bealeton Scale Meet far off decided get R-l back together started burning midnight oil fuselage repairs polished off four evenings decided needed complete new wing time picked out hardest spar material could find another week R-l ready fly again although much detail work wasnt done After working until 4am went bed got up six install radio arranged meet Sid nine morning flight time R- 1 denied flight beautiful takeoff landing roll Everything perfect After making some camera passes Sid took up higher some stalls 1oop stall turns put another flight same pattern 128 Model Aviation L ATTENTION OPS Engines & Parts Available Racing Marine Use OPS 15 ter Midget OPS 45 Marine PLUS Custom TD 0491051 engine parts Complete inventory stock custom parts COX TD 049/051 engines complete formation send $1 P & G Metal Products 301 North Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 Gene Hempelt2141 2725210 lafter 600 PM
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/02
Page Numbers: 48, 49, 127, 128
Radio Control HEL IC OP TERS Dave Chesney column bumped Nats coverage missed due personal conflicts column could very old time read its spring 1983 1 hope making plans attend least Helicopter meet dur ing coming flying season machines have cleaned up ready go few months ago George Myers wrote excellent Radio Technique column Apollo Radio followed gyros wanted thank everyone wrote told what great columns seems George similar projects ideas time hope didnt overkill sub jects George wrote gyro column flying Helicopters just thinking about starting well worth time look up Watch column latest information seven-year-old radio system see George good stuff Seriously know heli copters best subject dont neglect other areas tidbits information latest projects completed got back air before summer flying season over photo Heliboy now approaches its fifth birthday result marriage Schluter upswept tail boom modi fication MiniBoy canopy Heliboy time money spent project minimal aud pleased overall final result Heliboy MiniBoy canopy required rebuilding cabin allowed opportunity rearrange radio installation slightly allow pushrods collective yoke tail rotor mixer routed above engine needle valve bends clearance addition added fifth servo paralleled throttle handle collective-pitch chores cut cabin pieces one-eighth plywood using dimensions radio plastic canopy halves guide Most Helicopter builders could handle structure ease didnt bother photos anyone interested details drop line impressed hover characteristics SX-8 try upswept tail Heliboy comparison So far prefer upswept mod because prefer reduction lateral drift tendencies offers will recall lateral drift result thrust torque tail rotor system moving tail rotor closer level rotor disc rolling tendency reduced eliminated means less attention cyclic tail rotor commands given like result hover seems to slight change acrobatic capability feel pri marily due additional weight tail tube tuned pipe too will probably stay upswept tail tail boom mod may added quickly since necessary components cluded kit tail skid fin must made drawing included kit secured boom screws clamps included have seen several upswept-tail Heli boys other fin skid configurations apparently critical area some cautions however regard proper lubrication flex-cable drive securing cable drive gear tail rotor gear box sure lubricate cable Schluter grease before running through tube Regarding attachment cable tail rotor box chose box disassembled ensure cable did protrude rub against tail rotor shaft set screws longer required wire drive shaft standard tail tube require little extra torque ensure flex cable secure set screw does cause interference tail rotor gear hous ing Really crank set screw down check often part pre-flight checks well Once tail rotor gear box flex shaft assembled secure noted slipped flex shaft tube secured tail rotor gear 48 Model Aviation Daves newly-renovated 4-year-old HeliBoy upswept tail boom MiniBoy canopy oie tuned pipe mutfier custom tail skid Dave tells lots column Halt ahead-on midair collision Now woulo DC good time consider rebuilding some mnula montinnsd hn rnlimn upswept tall boom kit Dave added HeliBoy came SX-81 design background Dave thinks mod improves hovering yawh0therhalfofthemidaircolli5iOnJOflMcC5rthy5HCliBOyrC5t5lnpICce characteristics little change aerobatic qualitiespieces back Jons pickup Moral Watch outl box tail tube clamps flex shaft will protrude through front gear axle another long set screw must used secure cable gear axle cautions point assure cable neither stretched nor bowed allowed seek its nat ural running length within brass flex shaft guide tube again really torque down set screw noticed after installation because extra length set screw some interference between set screw plastic main gear rotor system turned must remedied avoid failure system flight chose remove set screw file down slightly provide clearance reinstall few others have talked have actually trimmed plastic outside top main gearyour choice get clearance Again check set screw often during pre-flight check outs Helicopter finally recheck CG machine add nose weight required new tail tube heavier standard unit Ive mentioned need really torque down set screws Schluter USA has available special hardened Allen screwdrivers ideal doing just thatand theyre heck lot easier keep up loose Allen wrenches flight box come 15mm 25mm sizes Another word Schluter USA owners MiniBoy Some problems have existed field MiniBoy Helicopter Schluter has available replacement parts remedy problems Owners have sent owner cards will receive parts free charge failed send cards second owners MiniBoys drop note Schluter USA second owner might advise Walt name first owner case ownership card still file tip warranty cards ownership cards should followed regardless manu facturer machine distributors card file owners puts mailing list newsletters such also allows manufacturer means getting Out Airworthi ness Directives about machines problem discovered terrific service--use photos two crashed Heliboys following letter received John McCarthy Kenner LA thought might drop line say Im sorry hear about SX-8 crash ing Heliboy did same thing about 3 ft above ground level broke blades Ive since ground flats soldered ends flex cable prevent set screw slippage However back March Laurel MS Helicopter gathering other fellow name dont recall rather Heli boys spectacular head-on mid-air maybe first about 150 ft result major rebuild did take couple pictures after fact mid-air also captured video tape fellow Keesler Aero Modelers first letter Ive written anyone Model Aviation magazine thought Id let know taught myself fly back 1979 help columns learned Revolution 40 now let wife use training now have four Helicopters Revolution 40 Kavan Jet Ranger Heliboy Dubro Hughes 300 Since Ive started flying choppers Ive gotten few other people inter ested about eight now flying besides myself Steve Mintz have no exclusive Helicopter clubs area time just mingle other fliers am also instructor pilot two clubs 1 really enjoy choppers though can get lot work sometimes Keep up good work columns Continued page 127 Toledo/83 TWENTY-NINTH ANNUAL RIC EXPOSITION TOLEDO SPORTS ARENA ONE MAIN STREET TOLEDO OHIO Reserve April 8 9 10 1983 attend worlds greatest radio control model show See latest great est radio control equipment presented leading manu facturers Talk notable nc personalities have questions answered featuring worlds largest Swap Shops no dealers complete ref resh ment centers Saturday Night Auction raffles com plete nc systems acces sories acres free parking Bring latest completely finished models display enter competition ex citing awards Complete radio control systems will awarded first second third place winners new Video Cassette Recorder will presented lucky winner Best Show Come join us enjoy yourselves unquestionably worlds greatest radio con trol model show Open public three great days Io presented APRIL 89 &PO Box5772 Toledo Ohio 43613 FRIDAYBamto6pm SATURDAY 9am toe pm SUNDAY 9am to43Opm February 1983 49 Dave thinks th8t tfle upswept tall model looks good too hes relaxing bit siaiom-ing around some plastic jugs r BALSASHEETS 36 1/16210 pk290 3/32 210 ph358 1/8210 ph385 3/18210 pk435 1/4210 pk499 1/16310 ph330 3/32310 ph390 1/8310 ph480 3/1635 ph275 1/435 ph325 5/1635 pk380 3/535 ph355 1/235 ph455 3/432 pk280 1532 pk350 1/18410 ph520 3/32s45pk315 1/845ph380 3/1845pk415 1/4545pk455 51 Sean 19- 4OEegne $1995 LIGHT 48 LB 36 1/163lOpS430 3/32 310 ph490 1/95310 ph580 3/18 s 35 ph325 1/435 ph375 3/8 35 ph495 1/2 35 pk555 MATCHED SHEETS 42 3/32 44 phI399 1/8544 ph429 3/18 44 ph455 1/4s44 ph499 BALSA SHEETS 48 1/163lOph440 3/323lOpS915 1/53 10 ph 638 3/182 Sph369 1/4 3 5 ph425 3/9 ph559 1/2 ph560 1164lOph880 3/32545ph415 1/845pk475 3/18 45ph547 1/445pk800 TRAILING EDGE 38 1416pk200 5/18 11/4 8 pk250 3/8 11/2 6 pk399 1/22 45k399 BALSA SHEETS 30 1/183lOph275 3/32x 310 pk325 1/9 310 ph405 1/16 410 pk430 3/32 410 pk504 1/84IlOsh990 BALSA TRIANGLES 36 1/4 1/4 10 ph 250 3/B 3/9 110 ph 320 l/2sl/2lOph499 3/4 5 3/4 5 pL209 1 15 ph275 BALSA STICKS 35 1/18s1/49lph180 3/32s1/420 ph 190 1/8 sq 20 pk 140 1/8 1/4 20 ph 195 1/9 sl/2 20 pk 315 3/18 sq20 ph215 1/4sq20 ph315 1/4 1/220 pk430 3/9sq10 ph275 3/8sl/210 ph315 1/2sq10 pk360 48 STICKS ADD 25% PINESTICKS 38 1/8 sq10 ph125 1/9 sl/410 ph155 1/83/810 ph200 3/18 sq10 ph165 '5-" "2SA 1/83/B 10 ph 295 3/8 sq 10 ph 370 48 STICKS ADO 25% BIRCH DOWELS 36 1/810 ph85 3/18lOp5109 1/410 ph140 POPLAR LITE PLY 48 1/8 s8 2 ph300 1/8 12 2 ph800 3PIy BIRCH PLYWOOD 48 1/32121 ph425 1/16 121 ph435 1/9 s12 1 ph450 5 PLY BIRCH 48 3/32121ph570 1/B 12 1ph585 3/16121ph585 1/4 12 1ph800 FUN FLI4OSTAR STIKLONESTAR iner 51 Spas 19 sgie48~ Spas 19 sg,e $1995 $1895 Wlh Fe 2519CS4895 Kits feature foam wings balsa ply fuse Machine cut parts rugged very quick assembly outstanding value. Choice trike gear tail dragger. Riley Woolens UC Combat Shadowfoamcores$895 aCCept Visa Master Charge personal checks COD pay Ups 1/2Aoam Cores $455 Handling charge -$300 add $200 COD 5% tax TX US Carreney COMING SOON STAR BAT RC Cershal 51496 KWIKSTAR $2485 Oeckie 500 SALE Yen Cembar En l9SBRC Fe 40586C Fe 45555C Fe Eagle III $4200 5400 5700 5700 7500 Also happen run out real easy go store pick up Hamburgers definite no-no take too long prepare create greasy mess dont stay fresh long Last least least profitable Other low-cost high-profit items things like pinto beans served paper cups home-brewed iced tea donated indivi dually wrapped baked goods well-run efficient concession standeither cafeteria assembly-line styleis appreciated its customers Swap shop Modelers some biggest horse traders world swap shop prior auction people can trade merchandise tall tales much fun auction Swap shop tables should laid out well-organized fashion sellers can dis play oversee merchandise buyer traffic can flow through easily layout diagram indicating location sellers helpful Auction whole idea get much merchandise across auction block little time possible Make sure beginning auction everyone under stands rules recommended club accept no responsibility quality merchandise legitimancy deals etc auction merely provides vehicle buyer seller can get together okay let seller bid own merchan dise however knows fact will example accept no less $100 particular item bidding slows down $50 range best seller speed things up bidding $100 again best explain type thing beginning auction Ushers porters must func tions carry merchandise out audience can viewed potential buyers help auctioneer spot bidders Professional auctioneers fine long understand RC other facets modeling willing work free As far priority items auctioned important thing make sure everyone understands what system regardless whether first come first served random selection category Manufacturers/hobby shops Manufacturers hobby shops local regional area should graciously welcomed folks major contributors sport old chicken egg adage applies manufacturers represented likely event will successful ever manufacturers wont interested until crowds reach tangible proportion plenty other points could covered article such RVRC no means experts-yet hope clubs around country con sidering such event will find sugges tions helpful Remember dont try too big too fast learn experience Come see us March Sat 5th Annual Wintertime Auction Roanoke Virginia RC Helicopters/Chesney Continued page 49 read em time looking new ideas PS pictures mid-air orange back truck white ground belongs other fellow Judging looks things Jon other fellow few days repair work cant help think about results similar crash involving airplanes believe Ill always prefer Square Loop y Center Non Warranty Repair Service Kraft Futaba Electronic R/C Equipment 204 N StoneElGreenwood MS 38930COlOl LONGSTER 1250 Telephone 601 453-1699cO-102 FLYBABY 1450 SEE YOUR DEALER FIRST OR ORDER DIREC1 ADO 5100 FOR POSTAGE & HANDUNG HUNT MODELS OX 216 EL MN 55325 February 1q83 127 fp%%v 6371 SW 2nd SIrenI Margale FL 33063 ENGINEERING13051 919-0671 THE LANDING GEAR PEOPLE TIred 81 bIl landing gears 11111 dm81 Ill ynnr biggie prBlIBrll 0 & 0 Eqineerlng can solve VBHE problems * CuBIsm hill needs & specs gnaranteBd hI * Slrong & inrable le wilbnland Ike Inngkesl landing * 0 & 0 Engineering gear will wnrk & keep ynnr biggie Ilylag * In sleek replacemenl gear lnr EnsI pnpnlar models Hymn Pills Chrislen Eagle CAP 21 Balsa USA J-3 CUB Air Tech Pawnee Eagle linsen Big Slick Chanip Cltairsa II & II models Snapper Slinger Ssanr Toe AL-TEC PROdUCTS INC INTRODUCES NEW BUILDING CONCEPT unique AL-I-SpAR1 & 2 AI-T-SpAR & 2 [patent pending] integral component uni-structure membered light weight Alum inum beam T spar Specially planned total model aircraft world mind STRONG easyto use balsa foam wings tail planes Spar material Aluminum alloy 018 nominal thick AIISpARl .Bozlft l18x3/8 hollowflanges 7/8 overall height $200 per lineal ft available 2ft 3ft 4ff ALISpAR2 14 az/ft 118 x3/8 hollow flanges 1 % oa Ht l$21 5 per ml ftl available 4 ft AL-joiNTER x 339 x 6 2024 T6 Aluminum $100 ea TijOiNTER above Al-jointer dimensionsi grade 4 A/C titanium $1 00 eal AI-T-Spars proportioned dimensions Al-I-Spars Price length same AL-TEc Product Inc PO Box 648 charlotte Ml 48813 INLAND SPUHT 371/~ Wing / 049 R/C 020 Electric Phone 703 5732038 Flyline offers 22 beautiful Scale Designs . SOr brings Catalog Brochure FLYLINE MODELS INC 2820 Dorr Ave Bll Fairfax Virginia 22031 repairing Helicopters replacing airplanes important lesson learned Helicopters become popular local flying fields though always aware sharing sky other aircraft would recommend other aircraft being oper ated agree upon specific flight patterns areas beforehand maintain adequate separa tion still feel Helicopter operations fixed-wing operations general mix simply because high degree concentra tion heli-pilots require safe operations Sometimes moments diversion can allow things get out hand Fly safely See next month Dave Chesney PO box 16612 Greensboro NC 27406 Gee Bee R-1 /Haffke Continued page 30 Model Y Model D Model E Quarter Scale Model Y Quarter Scale Model Aviation May 1981 best flying RC ship have ever flown came time famous R- 1 felt knew someSend $100 Building Guide AI-Tec Product list Ideducted trom 1st orderl thing few other people did layout chart shown dimensions moments R- no different Model D E Sportsters exceptionally good-flying planes smaller model RI / R2 wing loading over 60 oz still flew great Pete Miller told fuselage created some lift helped explain what seemed like impossibly high loading Some figuring showed could build Quarter Scale R-l under 15 lb wing loading would respectable 35 oz felt could hit weight easily since 90-inspan Model Y weighed just under 15 lb Quarter Scale Model D tsters weighed around II lb felt best three-views R- done Harry Robinson Eng land plans scaled 1 did everything could keep weight down fact went too far about later model built readied test flying Once again called Test Pilot Supreme Sid Clements take bird up its first flights used Ace Silver Seven radio won Bealeton VA Scale Meet Ace kindly replaced small ser vos heavy-duty Atlas models Edi tor Never fly Quarter Scale model standard servos test day large group club members South Jersey Clayton clubs showed up watch flight ever notice always happens first flight new model Sid checked engine looked over controls tank topped off engine restarted bird placed posi tion end runway Sid opened throttle R-l leaped forward tail came up right away After much shorter roll expected air After short run upwind Sid put bird gentle 90-deg left turn As flew downwind tail began flutter alarmingly Sid immediately cut throttle lined up runway made good approach wounded bird couldnt flare completely nosed over broke prop stab broken both sides fuselage Coverite held together long enough get back ground original built-up stab replaced piece solid 1/4-in hard balsa Flight number two began beautiful takeoff just like first Sid climbed up about 300 feet feel out after four five minutes reported no aileron response throttled back ailerons came back time went high speed would lose ailerons Finally made turn down left left wing folded bird spiraled down ground disaster turned out caused using wood too weak wing spars wing structure plenty strong used soft piece wood make spars Both spars brokenjust outside center section same happened other wing easy see what caused loss aileron high speed wing would forced upward causing torque tubes bind lower speed wing would flex downward ailerons would freed Fortunately major repair job little discouraged big Bealeton Scale Meet far off decided get R-l back together started burning midnight oil fuselage repairs polished off four evenings decided needed complete new wing time picked out hardest spar material could find another week R-l ready fly again although much detail work wasnt done After working until 4am went bed got up six install radio arranged meet Sid nine morning flight time R- 1 denied flight beautiful takeoff landing roll Everything perfect After making some camera passes Sid took up higher some stalls 1oop stall turns put another flight same pattern 128 Model Aviation L ATTENTION OPS Engines & Parts Available Racing Marine Use OPS 15 ter Midget OPS 45 Marine PLUS Custom TD 0491051 engine parts Complete inventory stock custom parts COX TD 049/051 engines complete formation send $1 P & G Metal Products 301 North Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 Gene Hempelt2141 2725210 lafter 600 PM
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/02
Page Numbers: 48, 49, 127, 128
Radio Control HEL IC OP TERS Dave Chesney column bumped Nats coverage missed due personal conflicts column could very old time read its spring 1983 1 hope making plans attend least Helicopter meet dur ing coming flying season machines have cleaned up ready go few months ago George Myers wrote excellent Radio Technique column Apollo Radio followed gyros wanted thank everyone wrote told what great columns seems George similar projects ideas time hope didnt overkill sub jects George wrote gyro column flying Helicopters just thinking about starting well worth time look up Watch column latest information seven-year-old radio system see George good stuff Seriously know heli copters best subject dont neglect other areas tidbits information latest projects completed got back air before summer flying season over photo Heliboy now approaches its fifth birthday result marriage Schluter upswept tail boom modi fication MiniBoy canopy Heliboy time money spent project minimal aud pleased overall final result Heliboy MiniBoy canopy required rebuilding cabin allowed opportunity rearrange radio installation slightly allow pushrods collective yoke tail rotor mixer routed above engine needle valve bends clearance addition added fifth servo paralleled throttle handle collective-pitch chores cut cabin pieces one-eighth plywood using dimensions radio plastic canopy halves guide Most Helicopter builders could handle structure ease didnt bother photos anyone interested details drop line impressed hover characteristics SX-8 try upswept tail Heliboy comparison So far prefer upswept mod because prefer reduction lateral drift tendencies offers will recall lateral drift result thrust torque tail rotor system moving tail rotor closer level rotor disc rolling tendency reduced eliminated means less attention cyclic tail rotor commands given like result hover seems to slight change acrobatic capability feel pri marily due additional weight tail tube tuned pipe too will probably stay upswept tail tail boom mod may added quickly since necessary components cluded kit tail skid fin must made drawing included kit secured boom screws clamps included have seen several upswept-tail Heli boys other fin skid configurations apparently critical area some cautions however regard proper lubrication flex-cable drive securing cable drive gear tail rotor gear box sure lubricate cable Schluter grease before running through tube Regarding attachment cable tail rotor box chose box disassembled ensure cable did protrude rub against tail rotor shaft set screws longer required wire drive shaft standard tail tube require little extra torque ensure flex cable secure set screw does cause interference tail rotor gear hous ing Really crank set screw down check often part pre-flight checks well Once tail rotor gear box flex shaft assembled secure noted slipped flex shaft tube secured tail rotor gear 48 Model Aviation Daves newly-renovated 4-year-old HeliBoy upswept tail boom MiniBoy canopy oie tuned pipe mutfier custom tail skid Dave tells lots column Halt ahead-on midair collision Now woulo DC good time consider rebuilding some mnula montinnsd hn rnlimn upswept tall boom kit Dave added HeliBoy came SX-81 design background Dave thinks mod improves hovering yawh0therhalfofthemidaircolli5iOnJOflMcC5rthy5HCliBOyrC5t5lnpICce characteristics little change aerobatic qualitiespieces back Jons pickup Moral Watch outl box tail tube clamps flex shaft will protrude through front gear axle another long set screw must used secure cable gear axle cautions point assure cable neither stretched nor bowed allowed seek its nat ural running length within brass flex shaft guide tube again really torque down set screw noticed after installation because extra length set screw some interference between set screw plastic main gear rotor system turned must remedied avoid failure system flight chose remove set screw file down slightly provide clearance reinstall few others have talked have actually trimmed plastic outside top main gearyour choice get clearance Again check set screw often during pre-flight check outs Helicopter finally recheck CG machine add nose weight required new tail tube heavier standard unit Ive mentioned need really torque down set screws Schluter USA has available special hardened Allen screwdrivers ideal doing just thatand theyre heck lot easier keep up loose Allen wrenches flight box come 15mm 25mm sizes Another word Schluter USA owners MiniBoy Some problems have existed field MiniBoy Helicopter Schluter has available replacement parts remedy problems Owners have sent owner cards will receive parts free charge failed send cards second owners MiniBoys drop note Schluter USA second owner might advise Walt name first owner case ownership card still file tip warranty cards ownership cards should followed regardless manu facturer machine distributors card file owners puts mailing list newsletters such also allows manufacturer means getting Out Airworthi ness Directives about machines problem discovered terrific service--use photos two crashed Heliboys following letter received John McCarthy Kenner LA thought might drop line say Im sorry hear about SX-8 crash ing Heliboy did same thing about 3 ft above ground level broke blades Ive since ground flats soldered ends flex cable prevent set screw slippage However back March Laurel MS Helicopter gathering other fellow name dont recall rather Heli boys spectacular head-on mid-air maybe first about 150 ft result major rebuild did take couple pictures after fact mid-air also captured video tape fellow Keesler Aero Modelers first letter Ive written anyone Model Aviation magazine thought Id let know taught myself fly back 1979 help columns learned Revolution 40 now let wife use training now have four Helicopters Revolution 40 Kavan Jet Ranger Heliboy Dubro Hughes 300 Since Ive started flying choppers Ive gotten few other people inter ested about eight now flying besides myself Steve Mintz have no exclusive Helicopter clubs area time just mingle other fliers am also instructor pilot two clubs 1 really enjoy choppers though can get lot work sometimes Keep up good work columns Continued page 127 Toledo/83 TWENTY-NINTH ANNUAL RIC EXPOSITION TOLEDO SPORTS ARENA ONE MAIN STREET TOLEDO OHIO Reserve April 8 9 10 1983 attend worlds greatest radio control model show See latest great est radio control equipment presented leading manu facturers Talk notable nc personalities have questions answered featuring worlds largest Swap Shops no dealers complete ref resh ment centers Saturday Night Auction raffles com plete nc systems acces sories acres free parking Bring latest completely finished models display enter competition ex citing awards Complete radio control systems will awarded first second third place winners new Video Cassette Recorder will presented lucky winner Best Show Come join us enjoy yourselves unquestionably worlds greatest radio con trol model show Open public three great days Io presented APRIL 89 &PO Box5772 Toledo Ohio 43613 FRIDAYBamto6pm SATURDAY 9am toe pm SUNDAY 9am to43Opm February 1983 49 Dave thinks th8t tfle upswept tall model looks good too hes relaxing bit siaiom-ing around some plastic jugs r BALSASHEETS 36 1/16210 pk290 3/32 210 ph358 1/8210 ph385 3/18210 pk435 1/4210 pk499 1/16310 ph330 3/32310 ph390 1/8310 ph480 3/1635 ph275 1/435 ph325 5/1635 pk380 3/535 ph355 1/235 ph455 3/432 pk280 1532 pk350 1/18410 ph520 3/32s45pk315 1/845ph380 3/1845pk415 1/4545pk455 51 Sean 19- 4OEegne $1995 LIGHT 48 LB 36 1/163lOpS430 3/32 310 ph490 1/95310 ph580 3/18 s 35 ph325 1/435 ph375 3/8 35 ph495 1/2 35 pk555 MATCHED SHEETS 42 3/32 44 phI399 1/8544 ph429 3/18 44 ph455 1/4s44 ph499 BALSA SHEETS 48 1/163lOph440 3/323lOpS915 1/53 10 ph 638 3/182 Sph369 1/4 3 5 ph425 3/9 ph559 1/2 ph560 1164lOph880 3/32545ph415 1/845pk475 3/18 45ph547 1/445pk800 TRAILING EDGE 38 1416pk200 5/18 11/4 8 pk250 3/8 11/2 6 pk399 1/22 45k399 BALSA SHEETS 30 1/183lOph275 3/32x 310 pk325 1/9 310 ph405 1/16 410 pk430 3/32 410 pk504 1/84IlOsh990 BALSA TRIANGLES 36 1/4 1/4 10 ph 250 3/B 3/9 110 ph 320 l/2sl/2lOph499 3/4 5 3/4 5 pL209 1 15 ph275 BALSA STICKS 35 1/18s1/49lph180 3/32s1/420 ph 190 1/8 sq 20 pk 140 1/8 1/4 20 ph 195 1/9 sl/2 20 pk 315 3/18 sq20 ph215 1/4sq20 ph315 1/4 1/220 pk430 3/9sq10 ph275 3/8sl/210 ph315 1/2sq10 pk360 48 STICKS ADD 25% PINESTICKS 38 1/8 sq10 ph125 1/9 sl/410 ph155 1/83/810 ph200 3/18 sq10 ph165 '5-" "2SA 1/83/B 10 ph 295 3/8 sq 10 ph 370 48 STICKS ADO 25% BIRCH DOWELS 36 1/810 ph85 3/18lOp5109 1/410 ph140 POPLAR LITE PLY 48 1/8 s8 2 ph300 1/8 12 2 ph800 3PIy BIRCH PLYWOOD 48 1/32121 ph425 1/16 121 ph435 1/9 s12 1 ph450 5 PLY BIRCH 48 3/32121ph570 1/B 12 1ph585 3/16121ph585 1/4 12 1ph800 FUN FLI4OSTAR STIKLONESTAR iner 51 Spas 19 sgie48~ Spas 19 sg,e $1995 $1895 Wlh Fe 2519CS4895 Kits feature foam wings balsa ply fuse Machine cut parts rugged very quick assembly outstanding value. Choice trike gear tail dragger. Riley Woolens UC Combat Shadowfoamcores$895 aCCept Visa Master Charge personal checks COD pay Ups 1/2Aoam Cores $455 Handling charge -$300 add $200 COD 5% tax TX US Carreney COMING SOON STAR BAT RC Cershal 51496 KWIKSTAR $2485 Oeckie 500 SALE Yen Cembar En l9SBRC Fe 40586C Fe 45555C Fe Eagle III $4200 5400 5700 5700 7500 Also happen run out real easy go store pick up Hamburgers definite no-no take too long prepare create greasy mess dont stay fresh long Last least least profitable Other low-cost high-profit items things like pinto beans served paper cups home-brewed iced tea donated indivi dually wrapped baked goods well-run efficient concession standeither cafeteria assembly-line styleis appreciated its customers Swap shop Modelers some biggest horse traders world swap shop prior auction people can trade merchandise tall tales much fun auction Swap shop tables should laid out well-organized fashion sellers can dis play oversee merchandise buyer traffic can flow through easily layout diagram indicating location sellers helpful Auction whole idea get much merchandise across auction block little time possible Make sure beginning auction everyone under stands rules recommended club accept no responsibility quality merchandise legitimancy deals etc auction merely provides vehicle buyer seller can get together okay let seller bid own merchan dise however knows fact will example accept no less $100 particular item bidding slows down $50 range best seller speed things up bidding $100 again best explain type thing beginning auction Ushers porters must func tions carry merchandise out audience can viewed potential buyers help auctioneer spot bidders Professional auctioneers fine long understand RC other facets modeling willing work free As far priority items auctioned important thing make sure everyone understands what system regardless whether first come first served random selection category Manufacturers/hobby shops Manufacturers hobby shops local regional area should graciously welcomed folks major contributors sport old chicken egg adage applies manufacturers represented likely event will successful ever manufacturers wont interested until crowds reach tangible proportion plenty other points could covered article such RVRC no means experts-yet hope clubs around country con sidering such event will find sugges tions helpful Remember dont try too big too fast learn experience Come see us March Sat 5th Annual Wintertime Auction Roanoke Virginia RC Helicopters/Chesney Continued page 49 read em time looking new ideas PS pictures mid-air orange back truck white ground belongs other fellow Judging looks things Jon other fellow few days repair work cant help think about results similar crash involving airplanes believe Ill always prefer Square Loop y Center Non Warranty Repair Service Kraft Futaba Electronic R/C Equipment 204 N StoneElGreenwood MS 38930COlOl LONGSTER 1250 Telephone 601 453-1699cO-102 FLYBABY 1450 SEE YOUR DEALER FIRST OR ORDER DIREC1 ADO 5100 FOR POSTAGE & HANDUNG HUNT MODELS OX 216 EL MN 55325 February 1q83 127 fp%%v 6371 SW 2nd SIrenI Margale FL 33063 ENGINEERING13051 919-0671 THE LANDING GEAR PEOPLE TIred 81 bIl landing gears 11111 dm81 Ill ynnr biggie prBlIBrll 0 & 0 Eqineerlng can solve VBHE problems * CuBIsm hill needs & specs gnaranteBd hI * Slrong & inrable le wilbnland Ike Inngkesl landing * 0 & 0 Engineering gear will wnrk & keep ynnr biggie Ilylag * In sleek replacemenl gear lnr EnsI pnpnlar models Hymn Pills Chrislen Eagle CAP 21 Balsa USA J-3 CUB Air Tech Pawnee Eagle linsen Big Slick Chanip Cltairsa II & II models Snapper Slinger Ssanr Toe AL-TEC PROdUCTS INC INTRODUCES NEW BUILDING CONCEPT unique AL-I-SpAR1 & 2 AI-T-SpAR & 2 [patent pending] integral component uni-structure membered light weight Alum inum beam T spar Specially planned total model aircraft world mind STRONG easyto use balsa foam wings tail planes Spar material Aluminum alloy 018 nominal thick AIISpARl .Bozlft l18x3/8 hollowflanges 7/8 overall height $200 per lineal ft available 2ft 3ft 4ff ALISpAR2 14 az/ft 118 x3/8 hollow flanges 1 % oa Ht l$21 5 per ml ftl available 4 ft AL-joiNTER x 339 x 6 2024 T6 Aluminum $100 ea TijOiNTER above Al-jointer dimensionsi grade 4 A/C titanium $1 00 eal AI-T-Spars proportioned dimensions Al-I-Spars Price length same AL-TEc Product Inc PO Box 648 charlotte Ml 48813 INLAND SPUHT 371/~ Wing / 049 R/C 020 Electric Phone 703 5732038 Flyline offers 22 beautiful Scale Designs . SOr brings Catalog Brochure FLYLINE MODELS INC 2820 Dorr Ave Bll Fairfax Virginia 22031 repairing Helicopters replacing airplanes important lesson learned Helicopters become popular local flying fields though always aware sharing sky other aircraft would recommend other aircraft being oper ated agree upon specific flight patterns areas beforehand maintain adequate separa tion still feel Helicopter operations fixed-wing operations general mix simply because high degree concentra tion heli-pilots require safe operations Sometimes moments diversion can allow things get out hand Fly safely See next month Dave Chesney PO box 16612 Greensboro NC 27406 Gee Bee R-1 /Haffke Continued page 30 Model Y Model D Model E Quarter Scale Model Y Quarter Scale Model Aviation May 1981 best flying RC ship have ever flown came time famous R- 1 felt knew someSend $100 Building Guide AI-Tec Product list Ideducted trom 1st orderl thing few other people did layout chart shown dimensions moments R- no different Model D E Sportsters exceptionally good-flying planes smaller model RI / R2 wing loading over 60 oz still flew great Pete Miller told fuselage created some lift helped explain what seemed like impossibly high loading Some figuring showed could build Quarter Scale R-l under 15 lb wing loading would respectable 35 oz felt could hit weight easily since 90-inspan Model Y weighed just under 15 lb Quarter Scale Model D tsters weighed around II lb felt best three-views R- done Harry Robinson Eng land plans scaled 1 did everything could keep weight down fact went too far about later model built readied test flying Once again called Test Pilot Supreme Sid Clements take bird up its first flights used Ace Silver Seven radio won Bealeton VA Scale Meet Ace kindly replaced small ser vos heavy-duty Atlas models Edi tor Never fly Quarter Scale model standard servos test day large group club members South Jersey Clayton clubs showed up watch flight ever notice always happens first flight new model Sid checked engine looked over controls tank topped off engine restarted bird placed posi tion end runway Sid opened throttle R-l leaped forward tail came up right away After much shorter roll expected air After short run upwind Sid put bird gentle 90-deg left turn As flew downwind tail began flutter alarmingly Sid immediately cut throttle lined up runway made good approach wounded bird couldnt flare completely nosed over broke prop stab broken both sides fuselage Coverite held together long enough get back ground original built-up stab replaced piece solid 1/4-in hard balsa Flight number two began beautiful takeoff just like first Sid climbed up about 300 feet feel out after four five minutes reported no aileron response throttled back ailerons came back time went high speed would lose ailerons Finally made turn down left left wing folded bird spiraled down ground disaster turned out caused using wood too weak wing spars wing structure plenty strong used soft piece wood make spars Both spars brokenjust outside center section same happened other wing easy see what caused loss aileron high speed wing would forced upward causing torque tubes bind lower speed wing would flex downward ailerons would freed Fortunately major repair job little discouraged big Bealeton Scale Meet far off decided get R-l back together started burning midnight oil fuselage repairs polished off four evenings decided needed complete new wing time picked out hardest spar material could find another week R-l ready fly again although much detail work wasnt done After working until 4am went bed got up six install radio arranged meet Sid nine morning flight time R- 1 denied flight beautiful takeoff landing roll Everything perfect After making some camera passes Sid took up higher some stalls 1oop stall turns put another flight same pattern 128 Model Aviation L ATTENTION OPS Engines & Parts Available Racing Marine Use OPS 15 ter Midget OPS 45 Marine PLUS Custom TD 0491051 engine parts Complete inventory stock custom parts COX TD 049/051 engines complete formation send $1 P & G Metal Products 301 North Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 Gene Hempelt2141 2725210 lafter 600 PM
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/02
Page Numbers: 48, 49, 127, 128
Radio Control HEL IC OP TERS Dave Chesney column bumped Nats coverage missed due personal conflicts column could very old time read its spring 1983 1 hope making plans attend least Helicopter meet dur ing coming flying season machines have cleaned up ready go few months ago George Myers wrote excellent Radio Technique column Apollo Radio followed gyros wanted thank everyone wrote told what great columns seems George similar projects ideas time hope didnt overkill sub jects George wrote gyro column flying Helicopters just thinking about starting well worth time look up Watch column latest information seven-year-old radio system see George good stuff Seriously know heli copters best subject dont neglect other areas tidbits information latest projects completed got back air before summer flying season over photo Heliboy now approaches its fifth birthday result marriage Schluter upswept tail boom modi fication MiniBoy canopy Heliboy time money spent project minimal aud pleased overall final result Heliboy MiniBoy canopy required rebuilding cabin allowed opportunity rearrange radio installation slightly allow pushrods collective yoke tail rotor mixer routed above engine needle valve bends clearance addition added fifth servo paralleled throttle handle collective-pitch chores cut cabin pieces one-eighth plywood using dimensions radio plastic canopy halves guide Most Helicopter builders could handle structure ease didnt bother photos anyone interested details drop line impressed hover characteristics SX-8 try upswept tail Heliboy comparison So far prefer upswept mod because prefer reduction lateral drift tendencies offers will recall lateral drift result thrust torque tail rotor system moving tail rotor closer level rotor disc rolling tendency reduced eliminated means less attention cyclic tail rotor commands given like result hover seems to slight change acrobatic capability feel pri marily due additional weight tail tube tuned pipe too will probably stay upswept tail tail boom mod may added quickly since necessary components cluded kit tail skid fin must made drawing included kit secured boom screws clamps included have seen several upswept-tail Heli boys other fin skid configurations apparently critical area some cautions however regard proper lubrication flex-cable drive securing cable drive gear tail rotor gear box sure lubricate cable Schluter grease before running through tube Regarding attachment cable tail rotor box chose box disassembled ensure cable did protrude rub against tail rotor shaft set screws longer required wire drive shaft standard tail tube require little extra torque ensure flex cable secure set screw does cause interference tail rotor gear hous ing Really crank set screw down check often part pre-flight checks well Once tail rotor gear box flex shaft assembled secure noted slipped flex shaft tube secured tail rotor gear 48 Model Aviation Daves newly-renovated 4-year-old HeliBoy upswept tail boom MiniBoy canopy oie tuned pipe mutfier custom tail skid Dave tells lots column Halt ahead-on midair collision Now woulo DC good time consider rebuilding some mnula montinnsd hn rnlimn upswept tall boom kit Dave added HeliBoy came SX-81 design background Dave thinks mod improves hovering yawh0therhalfofthemidaircolli5iOnJOflMcC5rthy5HCliBOyrC5t5lnpICce characteristics little change aerobatic qualitiespieces back Jons pickup Moral Watch outl box tail tube clamps flex shaft will protrude through front gear axle another long set screw must used secure cable gear axle cautions point assure cable neither stretched nor bowed allowed seek its nat ural running length within brass flex shaft guide tube again really torque down set screw noticed after installation because extra length set screw some interference between set screw plastic main gear rotor system turned must remedied avoid failure system flight chose remove set screw file down slightly provide clearance reinstall few others have talked have actually trimmed plastic outside top main gearyour choice get clearance Again check set screw often during pre-flight check outs Helicopter finally recheck CG machine add nose weight required new tail tube heavier standard unit Ive mentioned need really torque down set screws Schluter USA has available special hardened Allen screwdrivers ideal doing just thatand theyre heck lot easier keep up loose Allen wrenches flight box come 15mm 25mm sizes Another word Schluter USA owners MiniBoy Some problems have existed field MiniBoy Helicopter Schluter has available replacement parts remedy problems Owners have sent owner cards will receive parts free charge failed send cards second owners MiniBoys drop note Schluter USA second owner might advise Walt name first owner case ownership card still file tip warranty cards ownership cards should followed regardless manu facturer machine distributors card file owners puts mailing list newsletters such also allows manufacturer means getting Out Airworthi ness Directives about machines problem discovered terrific service--use photos two crashed Heliboys following letter received John McCarthy Kenner LA thought might drop line say Im sorry hear about SX-8 crash ing Heliboy did same thing about 3 ft above ground level broke blades Ive since ground flats soldered ends flex cable prevent set screw slippage However back March Laurel MS Helicopter gathering other fellow name dont recall rather Heli boys spectacular head-on mid-air maybe first about 150 ft result major rebuild did take couple pictures after fact mid-air also captured video tape fellow Keesler Aero Modelers first letter Ive written anyone Model Aviation magazine thought Id let know taught myself fly back 1979 help columns learned Revolution 40 now let wife use training now have four Helicopters Revolution 40 Kavan Jet Ranger Heliboy Dubro Hughes 300 Since Ive started flying choppers Ive gotten few other people inter ested about eight now flying besides myself Steve Mintz have no exclusive Helicopter clubs area time just mingle other fliers am also instructor pilot two clubs 1 really enjoy choppers though can get lot work sometimes Keep up good work columns Continued page 127 Toledo/83 TWENTY-NINTH ANNUAL RIC EXPOSITION TOLEDO SPORTS ARENA ONE MAIN STREET TOLEDO OHIO Reserve April 8 9 10 1983 attend worlds greatest radio control model show See latest great est radio control equipment presented leading manu facturers Talk notable nc personalities have questions answered featuring worlds largest Swap Shops no dealers complete ref resh ment centers Saturday Night Auction raffles com plete nc systems acces sories acres free parking Bring latest completely finished models display enter competition ex citing awards Complete radio control systems will awarded first second third place winners new Video Cassette Recorder will presented lucky winner Best Show Come join us enjoy yourselves unquestionably worlds greatest radio con trol model show Open public three great days Io presented APRIL 89 &PO Box5772 Toledo Ohio 43613 FRIDAYBamto6pm SATURDAY 9am toe pm SUNDAY 9am to43Opm February 1983 49 Dave thinks th8t tfle upswept tall model looks good too hes relaxing bit siaiom-ing around some plastic jugs r BALSASHEETS 36 1/16210 pk290 3/32 210 ph358 1/8210 ph385 3/18210 pk435 1/4210 pk499 1/16310 ph330 3/32310 ph390 1/8310 ph480 3/1635 ph275 1/435 ph325 5/1635 pk380 3/535 ph355 1/235 ph455 3/432 pk280 1532 pk350 1/18410 ph520 3/32s45pk315 1/845ph380 3/1845pk415 1/4545pk455 51 Sean 19- 4OEegne $1995 LIGHT 48 LB 36 1/163lOpS430 3/32 310 ph490 1/95310 ph580 3/18 s 35 ph325 1/435 ph375 3/8 35 ph495 1/2 35 pk555 MATCHED SHEETS 42 3/32 44 phI399 1/8544 ph429 3/18 44 ph455 1/4s44 ph499 BALSA SHEETS 48 1/163lOph440 3/323lOpS915 1/53 10 ph 638 3/182 Sph369 1/4 3 5 ph425 3/9 ph559 1/2 ph560 1164lOph880 3/32545ph415 1/845pk475 3/18 45ph547 1/445pk800 TRAILING EDGE 38 1416pk200 5/18 11/4 8 pk250 3/8 11/2 6 pk399 1/22 45k399 BALSA SHEETS 30 1/183lOph275 3/32x 310 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SOr brings Catalog Brochure FLYLINE MODELS INC 2820 Dorr Ave Bll Fairfax Virginia 22031 repairing Helicopters replacing airplanes important lesson learned Helicopters become popular local flying fields though always aware sharing sky other aircraft would recommend other aircraft being oper ated agree upon specific flight patterns areas beforehand maintain adequate separa tion still feel Helicopter operations fixed-wing operations general mix simply because high degree concentra tion heli-pilots require safe operations Sometimes moments diversion can allow things get out hand Fly safely See next month Dave Chesney PO box 16612 Greensboro NC 27406 Gee Bee R-1 /Haffke Continued page 30 Model Y Model D Model E Quarter Scale Model Y Quarter Scale Model Aviation May 1981 best flying RC ship have ever flown came time famous R- 1 felt knew someSend $100 Building Guide AI-Tec Product list Ideducted trom 1st orderl thing few other people did layout chart shown dimensions moments R- no different Model D E Sportsters exceptionally good-flying planes smaller model RI / R2 wing loading over 60 oz still flew great Pete Miller told fuselage created some lift helped explain what seemed like impossibly high loading Some figuring showed could build Quarter Scale R-l under 15 lb wing loading would respectable 35 oz felt could hit weight easily since 90-inspan Model Y weighed just under 15 lb Quarter Scale Model D tsters weighed around II lb felt best three-views R- done Harry Robinson Eng land plans scaled 1 did everything could keep weight down fact went too far about later model built readied test flying Once again called Test Pilot Supreme Sid Clements take bird up its first flights used Ace Silver Seven radio won Bealeton VA Scale Meet Ace kindly replaced small ser vos heavy-duty Atlas models Edi tor Never fly Quarter Scale model standard servos test day large group club members South Jersey Clayton clubs showed up watch flight ever notice always happens first flight new model Sid checked engine looked over controls tank topped off engine restarted bird placed posi tion end runway Sid opened throttle R-l leaped forward tail came up right away After much shorter roll expected air After short run upwind Sid put bird gentle 90-deg left turn As flew downwind tail began flutter alarmingly Sid immediately cut throttle lined up runway made good approach wounded bird couldnt flare completely nosed over broke prop stab broken both sides fuselage Coverite held together long enough get back ground original built-up stab replaced piece solid 1/4-in hard balsa Flight number two began beautiful takeoff just like first Sid climbed up about 300 feet feel out after four five minutes reported no aileron response throttled back ailerons came back time went high speed would lose ailerons Finally made turn down left left wing folded bird spiraled down ground disaster turned out caused using wood too weak wing spars wing structure plenty strong used soft piece wood make spars Both spars brokenjust outside center section same happened other wing easy see what caused loss aileron high speed wing would forced upward causing torque tubes bind lower speed wing would flex downward ailerons would freed Fortunately major repair job little discouraged big Bealeton Scale Meet far off decided get R-l back together started burning midnight oil fuselage repairs polished off four evenings decided needed complete new wing time picked out hardest spar material could find another week R-l ready fly again although much detail work wasnt done After working until 4am went bed got up six install radio arranged meet Sid nine morning flight time R- 1 denied flight beautiful takeoff landing roll Everything perfect After making some camera passes Sid took up higher some stalls 1oop stall turns put another flight same pattern 128 Model Aviation L ATTENTION OPS Engines & Parts Available Racing Marine Use OPS 15 ter Midget OPS 45 Marine PLUS Custom TD 0491051 engine parts Complete inventory stock custom parts COX TD 049/051 engines complete formation send $1 P & G Metal Products 301 North Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 Gene Hempelt2141 2725210 lafter 600 PM