Radio Control Pylon Racing Bill Hager WELL spring again looks like great year racing will racing FAI havent already heard World Championship races held Canada will now held United States FAL Pylon event will held three days following years AMA Nationals So heres chance week-anda-half full racing What could ask put up gear winter now time recheck complete systemI mean fore fly first time spring batteries areas far Im concerned weakest part system took care throughout winter means charging least once month might have problem still would good idea cycle batteries make sure alright Make sure check wiring plugs harnesses Just go over entire system have same fuel tank plane couple seasons should change stopper fuel lines fact safe side might want put new fuel tank new lines have seen good flier have fuelfeed problems because old fuel lines gear checked out will ready 85 racing season months ghost article author wants remain anonymous fuel shutoff system Having effective fuel shutoff system should either important among top priorities racer Only Formula shutoff system will discussed During years racing have seen enough potential disasters system now use believe safest will shut off screaming engine under conditions except radio turned first want tell some things have seen told have overheard first told shut engine down used music wire connected servo firewall drilled two holes music wire passed through turned 900 twice re turned through other hole fuel line passed between firewall music wire loop servo activated music wire would stop fuel flow pinching off tub ing between firewall music wire So ask whats wrong Nothing everything works problem what-if list such what servo trim changes because someone touched What change fuel lines new thickerwalled wont pinch easily Down through years kept mental notes times have seen following thrown prop causing high rpm radio vibrationno shutdown end-of-race shutdown engine going burp-burp whatever caused incomplete fuel shutoff resulting servo failure caused strain pinch ing fuel line off too times have seen Formula Ones lost could have saved engine would have shut down have seen Formula Ones stuck dirt blacktop blankets whatever just get shut down end result always same fried engine discussing problem pilots never found anything except acceptable way shutting down have seen recommended plar probably isnt anyone hasnt used Well got tired things hap pening seeing happen others set out eliminate system simple its ridiculous will shut engine down less five seconds time fast throw prop engine will never get high rpm pilots have used have never failure Planes have saved total destruction heading ground wing Well items will need First locate plastic top protects needle diabetic syringe Its hard since doctors office may have Next need about foot music wire will pass through Nyrod-type pushrod 1/4-in piece fuel tubing construct shutoff drill hole top needle cap size Nyrod piece Heat old drill touching end Nyrod make flared end cool pull needle cap flared end inside slide piece fuel tubing over Nyrod until stops against back needle cap causing lock Nyrod place Bend end music wire circle will allow fuel line pass through center still allow outside circle fit inside needle cap Insert wire down center cap Nyrod Place piece fuel tubing through wire circle pull wire end would attached servo will probably stiff first use lubrication allow drawn needle cap easily Dont worry after first lubrication fuel will take care Only lubricate change fuel lines install unit firewall needed 3/8-in hole fire wall Its tight fit wont come out servo end use connector like Du-Bro E-Z connector allow easy adjustment installed try blowing through fuel line actuating cutoff seeContinued page 147 Heyl callers lot better-looking rest Karen Yeager foreground launches hubby Bills plane Lew Hlpklns Mark Frieberg await Starters flag QM races Northeastern Champions Harrisburg PA Ken Smith photo 54 Model Aviation er housing also gets hotabout 600 C worth Thats well range properly-designed circuit though uncom fortable hand Military elec tronics often required perform specification temperatures exceeding boiling fact boiling water can used cool some electronic systems point Id like comment earlier Astro 15 25 systems used 16 cells 055 12 Ah capacity respectively perfectly usable systems fact have beltdrive 15 version continuous use six years have worn out three brush sets belt drive Any having systems out service because charging frustrations can now dust off remember large motors discussed two columns ago Use simple charge system charge big battery packs need too recommend following convenient charge currents times packs essentially dead 055 Ah2 amps 15 minutes 08 Ah3 amps 15 minutes 12 Ah3 amps 20 minutes Yet come charging large packs including sophisticated elec tronically-controlled charger no resistor bank demanding skilled readers will based onyou guessed itthe Radio Shack Voltage Inverter Basic Electricity series has back burner temporarily plan resume next month stay us Meanwhile comment question may forwarded author SASE please Happy Electric Landings Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lans dale PA 19446 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 54 ing fast cuts air flow off will find tubing will need completely inside hole order stop air flow Also note no servo strain released flow position fuel tubing pops out hole activated engine running hear quick burp really works hope will give try saves once has paid itself besides make out scrap parts pieces last word Install fifth channel toggle switch Putting sys tem control stick normally used throttle rudder will definitely cause some exciting momentssuch possible engine shutdown after release move rudder stick position mistake shutdown system nownot halfway end servo throw As said before system de signed eliminate problems give try read columns either very interested racing already racing So support group people heartbeat Pylon Racing Join National Minia ture Pylon Racing Association NMPRA Dues $13 per year non-flying members $18 flying members information pay dues write Phil Bussell 4803 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 Want see club get written up column send informa tion about clubs racing about contest Send some black white pic tures too will see what can can use color prints cant write about things dont know exist See next month Bill Hager 706 Glenhaven Dr Conroe TX 77385 Square neres no paiern aesign country tnat sanded pertection instructions can match Tipos long list contest wins hardware packs being improved reason sophisticated design gives Its rare plane can built flown neutral balance kit thats well easily novice t has potential engineered such good instructions win big-time Tipo winner can youre assured having hi performance too See local dealers today planejust like top fliers Great Planes delighted have acquired rights manufacture Tiporare qualily control can assured receiving highest quality fiberglass foam kit available Balsa parts will machine cut and PO BOX 721 URBANA ILLINOIS 61801 217/367-2089 If you want fly success Dont align model guess Lou Roberts
Edition: Model Aviation - 1985/06
Page Numbers: 54, 147
Radio Control Pylon Racing Bill Hager WELL spring again looks like great year racing will racing FAI havent already heard World Championship races held Canada will now held United States FAL Pylon event will held three days following years AMA Nationals So heres chance week-anda-half full racing What could ask put up gear winter now time recheck complete systemI mean fore fly first time spring batteries areas far Im concerned weakest part system took care throughout winter means charging least once month might have problem still would good idea cycle batteries make sure alright Make sure check wiring plugs harnesses Just go over entire system have same fuel tank plane couple seasons should change stopper fuel lines fact safe side might want put new fuel tank new lines have seen good flier have fuelfeed problems because old fuel lines gear checked out will ready 85 racing season months ghost article author wants remain anonymous fuel shutoff system Having effective fuel shutoff system should either important among top priorities racer Only Formula shutoff system will discussed During years racing have seen enough potential disasters system now use believe safest will shut off screaming engine under conditions except radio turned first want tell some things have seen told have overheard first told shut engine down used music wire connected servo firewall drilled two holes music wire passed through turned 900 twice re turned through other hole fuel line passed between firewall music wire loop servo activated music wire would stop fuel flow pinching off tub ing between firewall music wire So ask whats wrong Nothing everything works problem what-if list such what servo trim changes because someone touched What change fuel lines new thickerwalled wont pinch easily Down through years kept mental notes times have seen following thrown prop causing high rpm radio vibrationno shutdown end-of-race shutdown engine going burp-burp whatever caused incomplete fuel shutoff resulting servo failure caused strain pinch ing fuel line off too times have seen Formula Ones lost could have saved engine would have shut down have seen Formula Ones stuck dirt blacktop blankets whatever just get shut down end result always same fried engine discussing problem pilots never found anything except acceptable way shutting down have seen recommended plar probably isnt anyone hasnt used Well got tired things hap pening seeing happen others set out eliminate system simple its ridiculous will shut engine down less five seconds time fast throw prop engine will never get high rpm pilots have used have never failure Planes have saved total destruction heading ground wing Well items will need First locate plastic top protects needle diabetic syringe Its hard since doctors office may have Next need about foot music wire will pass through Nyrod-type pushrod 1/4-in piece fuel tubing construct shutoff drill hole top needle cap size Nyrod piece Heat old drill touching end Nyrod make flared end cool pull needle cap flared end inside slide piece fuel tubing over Nyrod until stops against back needle cap causing lock Nyrod place Bend end music wire circle will allow fuel line pass through center still allow outside circle fit inside needle cap Insert wire down center cap Nyrod Place piece fuel tubing through wire circle pull wire end would attached servo will probably stiff first use lubrication allow drawn needle cap easily Dont worry after first lubrication fuel will take care Only lubricate change fuel lines install unit firewall needed 3/8-in hole fire wall Its tight fit wont come out servo end use connector like Du-Bro E-Z connector allow easy adjustment installed try blowing through fuel line actuating cutoff seeContinued page 147 Heyl callers lot better-looking rest Karen Yeager foreground launches hubby Bills plane Lew Hlpklns Mark Frieberg await Starters flag QM races Northeastern Champions Harrisburg PA Ken Smith photo 54 Model Aviation er housing also gets hotabout 600 C worth Thats well range properly-designed circuit though uncom fortable hand Military elec tronics often required perform specification temperatures exceeding boiling fact boiling water can used cool some electronic systems point Id like comment earlier Astro 15 25 systems used 16 cells 055 12 Ah capacity respectively perfectly usable systems fact have beltdrive 15 version continuous use six years have worn out three brush sets belt drive Any having systems out service because charging frustrations can now dust off remember large motors discussed two columns ago Use simple charge system charge big battery packs need too recommend following convenient charge currents times packs essentially dead 055 Ah2 amps 15 minutes 08 Ah3 amps 15 minutes 12 Ah3 amps 20 minutes Yet come charging large packs including sophisticated elec tronically-controlled charger no resistor bank demanding skilled readers will based onyou guessed itthe Radio Shack Voltage Inverter Basic Electricity series has back burner temporarily plan resume next month stay us Meanwhile comment question may forwarded author SASE please Happy Electric Landings Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lans dale PA 19446 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 54 ing fast cuts air flow off will find tubing will need completely inside hole order stop air flow Also note no servo strain released flow position fuel tubing pops out hole activated engine running hear quick burp really works hope will give try saves once has paid itself besides make out scrap parts pieces last word Install fifth channel toggle switch Putting sys tem control stick normally used throttle rudder will definitely cause some exciting momentssuch possible engine shutdown after release move rudder stick position mistake shutdown system nownot halfway end servo throw As said before system de signed eliminate problems give try read columns either very interested racing already racing So support group people heartbeat Pylon Racing Join National Minia ture Pylon Racing Association NMPRA Dues $13 per year non-flying members $18 flying members information pay dues write Phil Bussell 4803 Fallon P1 Dallas TX 75227 Want see club get written up column send informa tion about clubs racing about contest Send some black white pic tures too will see what can can use color prints cant write about things dont know exist See next month Bill Hager 706 Glenhaven Dr Conroe TX 77385 Square neres no paiern aesign country tnat sanded pertection instructions can match Tipos long list contest wins hardware packs being improved reason sophisticated design gives Its rare plane can built flown neutral balance kit thats well easily novice t has potential engineered such good instructions win big-time Tipo winner can youre assured having hi performance too See local dealers today planejust like top fliers Great Planes delighted have acquired rights manufacture Tiporare qualily control can assured receiving highest quality fiberglass foam kit available Balsa parts will machine cut and PO BOX 721 URBANA ILLINOIS 61801 217/367-2089 If you want fly success Dont align model guess Lou Roberts