Radio Control Helicopters Larry Jolly LAST month finished review Schluter Superior though named Walt Schoonard models importer failed mention Superior dis tributed United States Miniature Aircraft Supply Orlando Florida Walt family run operation Min iature Aircraft Supply source Superior built review apologize mentioning June column months column will devoted previewing new Gorham Model Products offering Cobra expected talk about Helicopter radios monthparticularly new Futaba 7-GHbut opted jump Cobra used Futaba will return next month discussion GMP Cobra John Gorham hasnt stopped catch breath since forming Gorham Model Products first design Cricket has gained wide acceptance primary Helicopter trainer looking manufacturers parts Cricket John formed alliance Hirobo Japan John began importing excellent Scale Helicopter kits manufactured Hirobo used tail rotor gearbox Cricket Fast heels Cricket came Competitor its family ancestry can denied anything Falcon 808 have subtle design changes give Competitor totally dif ferent handling characteristics Anyone follows Helicopter contests knows record set Competitor peaked Robert Gorham becoming National Cham pion 1983 flying pro-model Com petitor Most people would have slowed down taken look around after marketing two suc cessful machines John Glancing around raced along breakneck pace saw need 40- 50-size machine Competitor characteristics Before go further would like explain phenomenon have experienced flying machine Typically truly aero batic choppers tend carry aerobatic nature hover makes dual rates cyclic control necessary tone down jumpiness Competitor other hand has certain quality find hard explain tends soft hovering flight yet aggressive can hot dogging Dual rates virtually un necessary suspect secret careful bal ance Bell-Hiller steering just right damping design Hirobo rotor head surprising fact Co bra uses same rotor head Com petitor might also have de duced has same great GMP feeling control response So what Cobra baby Com petitor first glance really seems case Cobra utilizes basic Com petitor power train control system smaller lighter chassis Cobra weighs six-and-a-half pounds powered 05 50 FSR Futaba 7-GH helicopter radio handling steering 50 FSR largest motor recommended model gives incredible performance Cobra truly spectacular machine Consecutive loops rolls dont slow down Autorotations easy just like Competitor have never flown Continued page 160 Larry wants tell us about new Gorham Model Products Cobra L its sleek-looking machine has unique tail feathers R Larry likes points out economlcaIIy-prIced economical operate its 40-50-size engine has fantastic peulormance Cobras rotor head L state-of-the-art its same used GMP Competitor generates aggressive aerobatics yet gentie hover parts chocoiate-coiored too sure color print going iook b&w other photo R gives genersi layout mechanics collective-pitch control starting cone radio fuel tank OS 50 FSR Futaba S-131 servos 62 Model Aviation Send nesh Cheek Plans sent rolled UPS POSTPAID masy order foreign orders add 40% air mail TAYLOR-CRAFT Sand large sane brochares LEE TAYLOR all Taylorcraft plans offerings 216 WillOw Anefla Rosenif CA 55678 mylar-covered sticky-backed forms need write type license number name address phone number tab seal unit onto model Just add some wallop bottom tag states Unauthorized possession model can lead prosecution under law really clever little gadgets available AMA Supply Service cost 10 dollar has now come simple everyone make models legal SAM Reno yes John Pond has organizing SAM RC Free Flight events unofficial basis various Nationals understanding such will case 1984 Nats Check AMA bulletin board locations times means bring along Old-Timers join fun come out spectate Youre bound enjoy Dee B Mathews 506 South Walnut Greensburg KS 67054 RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 62 aerobatic machine power-toweight ratio has got best Ive ever seen After completing Cobra John let fly prototypes using 40-size engine comparison aerobatic performance good sparkling larger engine expected 40 machine did fly very well made realize Cobra can will cover entire spectrum perfor mance class Powered 40 set up normal control throws Cobra perfect medium-size collective trainer 50 extreme throws Cobra capable entire FAT pattern other Helicopter pattern matter Set up between Cobra super sportship has certain feel exhibited GMP line Cobra extremely easy assemble instructions organized series subassemblies soon leave finished machine like quick-release canopy mount tank-viewing window thoughtfully molded canopy understand GMP intends market several scale fuselages go along Co bra mechanics would great Cobra has enough lifting power goodperforming Scale ship Congratulations GMP can find no fault Cobra extremely versatile Helicopter will popular long time come Larry Jolly 5501 W Como Santa Ana CA 92703 writing advertisers mention read about Model Aviation RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 63 sure everything cleaned up have ultrasonic cleaner use finish cleaning engine parts dont have com pletely flush parts paint thin ner alcohol will surprised junk comes out new engine Now point spray clean parts light oilWD-40-and ready reassemble reassembling engine careful overtighten screws have seen good racing engine ruined just overtightening mechanically inclined dont have anyone around help least just take off back plate make sure engine clean check screws sure tight too tight Now engine ready broken test run engine break-in next month Some what write about comes newsletters either receive directly through AMA HQ gives good cross section what going throughout country Once someone sends report some pictures race club held am usually able get column So have something C ROOKIE Super beginner kit 60 wing span $2799 CITABRIA 65 wing span 25-40 power $3399 SCALE KITS CHAMPION CITARRIA wing span 60 pwr & up $6499 BUD NOSEN TRAINER 102 wing span 60 pwr-up $5599 PIPER CUP J3 Owing span 60 power & up $7588 P51D102 wing spanquadra power$10899 P510102 wing spanquadra power$10899 1933 GERI SPORT 8 wing span 60 power & up $8999 CESSNA 310 TWIN lOwing span twin 60 pwr $12299 MR MULLIGAN 8 wing span 60 power $8499 Other kits & mcessoriag available Catalaut $200 K Perma-Grit Lifetime * Carbide Sanding Tools Taqstee Carbide grit lianleat material nest te dinetendf Tungsten carbide grit brazed steel Os eacir 9 long tool use balsa bardwoods fiberglass beaded foams epoxy fillers plexiglasAverage Modelers Use excellent tools modeler can use Don Lowe Noted Model Designer Made USAf-tOOfinn CwFo5595 f-itt finn Fins$6St Ask noor Deem orsond chonkff02lint sen5695 erMOINoCODsltoe255%fln6neConelfin5695 H-Itt nnet C.selFrnn5695 DG Products-Isn-nadcannlfin5625 209 Carrlands Drive AEsndrCSfllirO$495 Dayton OH 454295254 bessed Cawsalfinn5d9s 15131294-1192 residents addk%tau 160 Model Aviation FAIWITO AT, Veryetle xision tire air taitosil PLANsia hlahlp detailed GENII52400 GENII 00 Other superb giant-snare plans Full size 9 FOKKER 0VIII 24 no Is 82500 9 PTl 9 Oodr Kionita $2800 5 PIPER L4 IMilItery J3 CabI Dead 62000 AMERICAN JUNIOR Balsa Model Airplanes Wip-power U-control Firebaby II 020 049 Jr Fireball 049 090 OMING SOON. 404 Interceptor Folding Wing Glider See favorite hobby dealer Write to American Jr Heritage Models Inc PO Box 505 Donald Oregon 97020 F7M1invited LiOUDUU Inc Dealer inquiries High performance model engine connecting rods connecting rods made best roaseriols available designed give long service eliminate rod breakage modern high-Perfor mance model engines Used leading aircraft boat car racers hobbyists o Rods available popular model engines Look RPM new innovative products proven performance records Richardson Precision Machining Inc 5070 Golden Dr. San Jose CA 9512914051257-7059 Coming Soon SCALE RIG MODEL 62 SPAN 40 ENGINE CHANNEL R/C FOR ADVANCE INFO WRITE TO ST CROIX OF PARK FALLS LTD PO Box 2790 Park Falls WI 54552
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/07
Page Numbers: 62, 160
Radio Control Helicopters Larry Jolly LAST month finished review Schluter Superior though named Walt Schoonard models importer failed mention Superior dis tributed United States Miniature Aircraft Supply Orlando Florida Walt family run operation Min iature Aircraft Supply source Superior built review apologize mentioning June column months column will devoted previewing new Gorham Model Products offering Cobra expected talk about Helicopter radios monthparticularly new Futaba 7-GHbut opted jump Cobra used Futaba will return next month discussion GMP Cobra John Gorham hasnt stopped catch breath since forming Gorham Model Products first design Cricket has gained wide acceptance primary Helicopter trainer looking manufacturers parts Cricket John formed alliance Hirobo Japan John began importing excellent Scale Helicopter kits manufactured Hirobo used tail rotor gearbox Cricket Fast heels Cricket came Competitor its family ancestry can denied anything Falcon 808 have subtle design changes give Competitor totally dif ferent handling characteristics Anyone follows Helicopter contests knows record set Competitor peaked Robert Gorham becoming National Cham pion 1983 flying pro-model Com petitor Most people would have slowed down taken look around after marketing two suc cessful machines John Glancing around raced along breakneck pace saw need 40- 50-size machine Competitor characteristics Before go further would like explain phenomenon have experienced flying machine Typically truly aero batic choppers tend carry aerobatic nature hover makes dual rates cyclic control necessary tone down jumpiness Competitor other hand has certain quality find hard explain tends soft hovering flight yet aggressive can hot dogging Dual rates virtually un necessary suspect secret careful bal ance Bell-Hiller steering just right damping design Hirobo rotor head surprising fact Co bra uses same rotor head Com petitor might also have de duced has same great GMP feeling control response So what Cobra baby Com petitor first glance really seems case Cobra utilizes basic Com petitor power train control system smaller lighter chassis Cobra weighs six-and-a-half pounds powered 05 50 FSR Futaba 7-GH helicopter radio handling steering 50 FSR largest motor recommended model gives incredible performance Cobra truly spectacular machine Consecutive loops rolls dont slow down Autorotations easy just like Competitor have never flown Continued page 160 Larry wants tell us about new Gorham Model Products Cobra L its sleek-looking machine has unique tail feathers R Larry likes points out economlcaIIy-prIced economical operate its 40-50-size engine has fantastic peulormance Cobras rotor head L state-of-the-art its same used GMP Competitor generates aggressive aerobatics yet gentie hover parts chocoiate-coiored too sure color print going iook b&w other photo R gives genersi layout mechanics collective-pitch control starting cone radio fuel tank OS 50 FSR Futaba S-131 servos 62 Model Aviation Send nesh Cheek Plans sent rolled UPS POSTPAID masy order foreign orders add 40% air mail TAYLOR-CRAFT Sand large sane brochares LEE TAYLOR all Taylorcraft plans offerings 216 WillOw Anefla Rosenif CA 55678 mylar-covered sticky-backed forms need write type license number name address phone number tab seal unit onto model Just add some wallop bottom tag states Unauthorized possession model can lead prosecution under law really clever little gadgets available AMA Supply Service cost 10 dollar has now come simple everyone make models legal SAM Reno yes John Pond has organizing SAM RC Free Flight events unofficial basis various Nationals understanding such will case 1984 Nats Check AMA bulletin board locations times means bring along Old-Timers join fun come out spectate Youre bound enjoy Dee B Mathews 506 South Walnut Greensburg KS 67054 RC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 62 aerobatic machine power-toweight ratio has got best Ive ever seen After completing Cobra John let fly prototypes using 40-size engine comparison aerobatic performance good sparkling larger engine expected 40 machine did fly very well made realize Cobra can will cover entire spectrum perfor mance class Powered 40 set up normal control throws Cobra perfect medium-size collective trainer 50 extreme throws Cobra capable entire FAT pattern other Helicopter pattern matter Set up between Cobra super sportship has certain feel exhibited GMP line Cobra extremely easy assemble instructions organized series subassemblies soon leave finished machine like quick-release canopy mount tank-viewing window thoughtfully molded canopy understand GMP intends market several scale fuselages go along Co bra mechanics would great Cobra has enough lifting power goodperforming Scale ship Congratulations GMP can find no fault Cobra extremely versatile Helicopter will popular long time come Larry Jolly 5501 W Como Santa Ana CA 92703 writing advertisers mention read about Model Aviation RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 63 sure everything cleaned up have ultrasonic cleaner use finish cleaning engine parts dont have com pletely flush parts paint thin ner alcohol will surprised junk comes out new engine Now point spray clean parts light oilWD-40-and ready reassemble reassembling engine careful overtighten screws have seen good racing engine ruined just overtightening mechanically inclined dont have anyone around help least just take off back plate make sure engine clean check screws sure tight too tight Now engine ready broken test run engine break-in next month Some what write about comes newsletters either receive directly through AMA HQ gives good cross section what going throughout country Once someone sends report some pictures race club held am usually able get column So have something C ROOKIE Super beginner kit 60 wing span $2799 CITABRIA 65 wing span 25-40 power $3399 SCALE KITS CHAMPION CITARRIA wing span 60 pwr & up $6499 BUD NOSEN TRAINER 102 wing span 60 pwr-up $5599 PIPER CUP J3 Owing span 60 power & up $7588 P51D102 wing spanquadra power$10899 P510102 wing spanquadra power$10899 1933 GERI SPORT 8 wing span 60 power & up $8999 CESSNA 310 TWIN lOwing span twin 60 pwr $12299 MR MULLIGAN 8 wing span 60 power $8499 Other kits & mcessoriag available Catalaut $200 K Perma-Grit Lifetime * Carbide Sanding Tools Taqstee Carbide grit lianleat material nest te dinetendf Tungsten carbide grit brazed steel Os eacir 9 long tool use balsa bardwoods fiberglass beaded foams epoxy fillers plexiglasAverage Modelers Use excellent tools modeler can use Don Lowe Noted Model Designer Made USAf-tOOfinn CwFo5595 f-itt finn Fins$6St Ask noor Deem orsond chonkff02lint sen5695 erMOINoCODsltoe255%fln6neConelfin5695 H-Itt nnet C.selFrnn5695 DG Products-Isn-nadcannlfin5625 209 Carrlands Drive AEsndrCSfllirO$495 Dayton OH 454295254 bessed Cawsalfinn5d9s 15131294-1192 residents addk%tau 160 Model Aviation FAIWITO AT, Veryetle xision tire air taitosil PLANsia hlahlp detailed GENII52400 GENII 00 Other superb giant-snare plans Full size 9 FOKKER 0VIII 24 no Is 82500 9 PTl 9 Oodr Kionita $2800 5 PIPER L4 IMilItery J3 CabI Dead 62000 AMERICAN JUNIOR Balsa Model Airplanes Wip-power U-control Firebaby II 020 049 Jr Fireball 049 090 OMING SOON. 404 Interceptor Folding Wing Glider See favorite hobby dealer Write to American Jr Heritage Models Inc PO Box 505 Donald Oregon 97020 F7M1invited LiOUDUU Inc Dealer inquiries High performance model engine connecting rods connecting rods made best roaseriols available designed give long service eliminate rod breakage modern high-Perfor mance model engines Used leading aircraft boat car racers hobbyists o Rods available popular model engines Look RPM new innovative products proven performance records Richardson Precision Machining Inc 5070 Golden Dr. San Jose CA 9512914051257-7059 Coming Soon SCALE RIG MODEL 62 SPAN 40 ENGINE CHANNEL R/C FOR ADVANCE INFO WRITE TO ST CROIX OF PARK FALLS LTD PO Box 2790 Park Falls WI 54552