RADIO CONTROL Bill Hager 4 Holly Springs Dr Conroe TX 77302 FOR MOST us Pylon Racersor matter just about anyone flies RC planesthe intense critical demanding time first flight new airplane dont know sure what plane going So lets look few things can help first trim flight first have correction make have trying call Jerry Small about Kazi Killer Formula quarter-midget kit correct phone number 817 481-6456 Also lets take time plug people responsible making us go fast Clarence Lee CF Lee Mfg 10112 Woodward Ave Sunland CA 91040 Tel 818 352-3766 Dave Shadel Performance Specialties 1851 Pinto Circle Gardnerville NV 89410 Tel 702 265-7523 Dave Layman Boss Racing Engines 7515 Brookieaf Dr Houston TX 77041 Tel 713 937-0553 Henry Nelson 121 Pebble Creek Lane Zelienople PA 16063 Tel 412 538-5282 have too much right aileron trim means plane has trying roll left can cut bottom right wing shown just few inches trailing edge goal bring trailing edge up meet trim portion aileron Use fiveminute epoxy fill gap cut wing Always bring trailing edge upnever downfor correction Now first trim flight new Pylon Racer Lets back up before leave house Double-check hookups Make sure put screws back servos know ones hold servo control arms wheels have seen planes lost just because someone forgot put screw back Next sure battery receiver well protected neglect battery its just important receiver Pack both soft foam rubber use soft loose foam need much isolation vibration can get use large block foam follows inside contour fuselage stick receiver right middle Keep loose check control throws example last Formula set elevator throw /I6 measured inside next rudder ailerons /16 set outer tip rudder 1/2 Most probably have radio dual rates Set high rate add about 15% maybe another 1/32 Lets check CG See building instructions Formula Ones have CG will 2I8 2/2 leading edge wing plane large tail like Kazi Killer may far back 2/s remember its better little noseheavy first thisand havent left house yet use Z bend servo steel clevis other end pushrods forget put small piece fuel tubing around clevis make sure does open up come off horn also use fiberglass arrow shafts pushrods Now ready go batteries have charged right way take some 10% 15% fuel along regular high-nitro fuel Well stop think about wouldnt first trim flight better say 100 mph rather 180 mph Less speed means less severe reaction outof-trim condition need help can get first flight might want add little throws least start out high ratemaybe 20% begin After arrive field check everything again Check servo throws Are controls going right way have seen people get huny set up ailerons backwards usually means instant disaster Youre ready Put plane ground range check radio See instruction book correct procedures also check range engine running have less range servos start moving around fly until have radio checked out always check controls time flybefore start engine again afterward way Ill standing fly have finally put first flight Everything great plane flew straight throws right Well lets go up nitro see what happens speed Wow Everything works just great home free ready first contest Lets also look what things just perfect example may have use lot aileron trim just get plane fly straighteverything out might decide plane no good go back building board Well now hold just minute fast plane like oncemaybe once last time happened called friend help friends name Continued page 153 74 Model Aviation Can guess identity handsome gentleman See text answer competition think someone working similar list Rubber models list pians sale also available failed make clear write Jim Adams 2538 North Spurgeon Santa Ana CA 92706 ones special interest think donated SAM estate Chester Lanzo include 1940 Stick very similar Cabin model 300 sq far potent Old-Timer Rubber performer know Classic 19381939 Wakefield Duplex 1936 Cabin Stick 30-in-span 1933 Cabin set style CabinWakefield models follow Anyway send SASE Jim Adams listing inches trailing edge about aileron ends about tip idea bring trailing edge up match aileron hold trailing edge place use five-minute epoxy fill small gap cut wing careful will have small thin line touch up Also will necessary to side Rememberyou want washin tips want washout Always bring trailing edge up never down correction Anyway realign ailerons try another flight will find works well Remember little aileron trim fine use method correct severe problem does work dont afraid tiy Now elevator throw Use about I16 standard can adjust CG get further back CG less throw needed turn will point will too sensitive use whatever comfortable use full stick number turn keeps over turning also keeps out trouble need elevator land what dual rates just go high rate plane should fly straight through turns Only small amount rudder may needed correct nose-up -down condition Next what plane tucks tries over-turn left can corrected has long time since gave MECA plug Whenever mentioning SAM guess should mention MECA Model Engine Collectors Association too MECA has newsletter swapsheet members may place free ads swapsheet have found very helpful over years buy sell swap engines parts also locate plans books magazines friends learn send SASE Robert McClelland 3007 Travis West Lake LA 70669 Annual dues USA Canada $20 other countries $30 Because Nationals Championships coverage last column until December issue sort like end year New Years resolution 1993 concentrate teaching about Rubber models am also going combine new old somewhat flying some small Free Right Old-Timer Nostalgia-era models small electric motorsnot new event just fun ask input form photos other data appreciate hearing problems give ideas write about word Free Flight cottage industries distributors Dont depend take initiative keeping current want know what have have take initiative keep current ylon RacinglHager Continued page 74 Dub Jett As matter fact some tips article See told would give credit Dub kidding aside Dub current FAI World Champion over years have noticed very quick notice problems get fixed fast way photo Dub Jett business end Kazi Killer now holds FAI worid record 1066 talcen just before Dub won last years World Championship race say have too much correction wing can tell correct Lets say have lot right trim can cut bottom right wing outer portion just couple Last Bali Coimector Wont Pop Off acks Up Sullivan Heavy Duty Ball C accident car after car crash after crasn ist wov.. Thats can honestly no other releasable strong reliable Sullivan 905 Its glass-filled nylon socket locks ball securely p lace Its steel connecting ball nickel-plated wear resistance built exact ing specifications Which means wont wear loose wear out because Sullivan 905 created specifically 4-40 cars like RC-10 Team LOSI know its tough enough take flips flops end-over-ends anything else So yourself favor Put Sullivan 905UltIAIii can spin outPRODUCl car next time crack-upP0 tux51tumore MD 21224 youll laugh Getting Better Ideas Of[ Ground September 1992 153 adding weight opposite wingin case right wing add weight CG line usually add weight 1/4 oz time Tape weight top wing tape underneath wing will just get torn off plane turns out right add weight left wing until plane flies straight around number pylon After have made correct weight adjustments may want cut small hole wing tip insert weight have added key good-flying airplane keep airflow thrust rudder straight line can get rightno matter what takesyou can make just about plane fly set plane up fly straight through turns adjust severe trim corrections will find dont have go back building board after once-hard-to-fly plane will fly just great can spend time engines props Good Luck CL SpeedlLee Continued page 83 flying Everything new milestones reached slowly lot flying comes outstanding finish makes model rise above rest Hobbypoxy Enamel winner hands down Hobbypoxy super-strong two-part epoxy finish formulated give model durable flexible finish will stand up wear water racing fuels chipping cracking peeling single coat Hobbypoxy equal other finish Two coats will put model class itself Brushed sprayed Hobbypoxy adheres iron-on films woven fabric iron-on coverings matches films 16 standard colors its easy find shade need Select high gloss flat finishes add Hobbypoxy Custom Metallizer superb metallic lusters Granger Williams sent Story V G Racer last year thought might like hear what like Speed just starting VG also spelled Vee Gee originally named Williams Clark Special designed built Granger Williams renamed VG Barney Snyder Modelcraft kitted early part World War II Granger Williams Virgil Clark decided build racing models second annual Speed contest Long Beach California Granger built two airplanes along general lines full-size Keith Ryder racers using Atwood Champion Ray Snow Hornet engines entry 60-size Class C event Virgil built modified Jim Walker Fireball powered Atwood Torpedo 29 Class scale Messerschmitt 109 using Bunch 45 engine Class B contest allowed entry per class Grangers Atwood model took first place Hornet came very close second Virgil won both B classes models used light rechargeable batteries developed Virgil later manufactured X-Cell Before next contest Granger built smaller version Ryder design powered Atwood 29 Class airplane kitted VG because Snyder thought name Williams Clark Special too long models state-of-the-art time inverted fully enclosed engines streamlined swept-forward wheels Granger built three modified models increased wing area less taper larger Hornet engines using backplate screws radial mounting engines lightened four ounces drilling out crankshaft plugging hole magnesium disk cutting off such heavy parts mounting lugs turning down head fins Virgil painted airplanes red white blue next contest entered Williams Clark Speed Team Granger won first 112 mph Virgil took second 110 29-powered model won Class 99 mph inspired Granger build twin-engined model using two 29s two fuselageseven before North American built Twin Mustang result first place 106 mph next contest After much propeller testing done Grangers Class C model consistently turning over 120 mph fantastic speed time airplane cleaned up repainted tuned up next contest takeoff dolly being used time two men decided test-fly takeoff model accelerated faster ever Granger trouble keeping up up line broke handle airplane totally destroyed crash because neglected check lines pull test before flying Fortunately no spectators 154 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/09
Page Numbers: 74, 153, 154
RADIO CONTROL Bill Hager 4 Holly Springs Dr Conroe TX 77302 FOR MOST us Pylon Racersor matter just about anyone flies RC planesthe intense critical demanding time first flight new airplane dont know sure what plane going So lets look few things can help first trim flight first have correction make have trying call Jerry Small about Kazi Killer Formula quarter-midget kit correct phone number 817 481-6456 Also lets take time plug people responsible making us go fast Clarence Lee CF Lee Mfg 10112 Woodward Ave Sunland CA 91040 Tel 818 352-3766 Dave Shadel Performance Specialties 1851 Pinto Circle Gardnerville NV 89410 Tel 702 265-7523 Dave Layman Boss Racing Engines 7515 Brookieaf Dr Houston TX 77041 Tel 713 937-0553 Henry Nelson 121 Pebble Creek Lane Zelienople PA 16063 Tel 412 538-5282 have too much right aileron trim means plane has trying roll left can cut bottom right wing shown just few inches trailing edge goal bring trailing edge up meet trim portion aileron Use fiveminute epoxy fill gap cut wing Always bring trailing edge upnever downfor correction Now first trim flight new Pylon Racer Lets back up before leave house Double-check hookups Make sure put screws back servos know ones hold servo control arms wheels have seen planes lost just because someone forgot put screw back Next sure battery receiver well protected neglect battery its just important receiver Pack both soft foam rubber use soft loose foam need much isolation vibration can get use large block foam follows inside contour fuselage stick receiver right middle Keep loose check control throws example last Formula set elevator throw /I6 measured inside next rudder ailerons /16 set outer tip rudder 1/2 Most probably have radio dual rates Set high rate add about 15% maybe another 1/32 Lets check CG See building instructions Formula Ones have CG will 2I8 2/2 leading edge wing plane large tail like Kazi Killer may far back 2/s remember its better little noseheavy first thisand havent left house yet use Z bend servo steel clevis other end pushrods forget put small piece fuel tubing around clevis make sure does open up come off horn also use fiberglass arrow shafts pushrods Now ready go batteries have charged right way take some 10% 15% fuel along regular high-nitro fuel Well stop think about wouldnt first trim flight better say 100 mph rather 180 mph Less speed means less severe reaction outof-trim condition need help can get first flight might want add little throws least start out high ratemaybe 20% begin After arrive field check everything again Check servo throws Are controls going right way have seen people get huny set up ailerons backwards usually means instant disaster Youre ready Put plane ground range check radio See instruction book correct procedures also check range engine running have less range servos start moving around fly until have radio checked out always check controls time flybefore start engine again afterward way Ill standing fly have finally put first flight Everything great plane flew straight throws right Well lets go up nitro see what happens speed Wow Everything works just great home free ready first contest Lets also look what things just perfect example may have use lot aileron trim just get plane fly straighteverything out might decide plane no good go back building board Well now hold just minute fast plane like oncemaybe once last time happened called friend help friends name Continued page 153 74 Model Aviation Can guess identity handsome gentleman See text answer competition think someone working similar list Rubber models list pians sale also available failed make clear write Jim Adams 2538 North Spurgeon Santa Ana CA 92706 ones special interest think donated SAM estate Chester Lanzo include 1940 Stick very similar Cabin model 300 sq far potent Old-Timer Rubber performer know Classic 19381939 Wakefield Duplex 1936 Cabin Stick 30-in-span 1933 Cabin set style CabinWakefield models follow Anyway send SASE Jim Adams listing inches trailing edge about aileron ends about tip idea bring trailing edge up match aileron hold trailing edge place use five-minute epoxy fill small gap cut wing careful will have small thin line touch up Also will necessary to side Rememberyou want washin tips want washout Always bring trailing edge up never down correction Anyway realign ailerons try another flight will find works well Remember little aileron trim fine use method correct severe problem does work dont afraid tiy Now elevator throw Use about I16 standard can adjust CG get further back CG less throw needed turn will point will too sensitive use whatever comfortable use full stick number turn keeps over turning also keeps out trouble need elevator land what dual rates just go high rate plane should fly straight through turns Only small amount rudder may needed correct nose-up -down condition Next what plane tucks tries over-turn left can corrected has long time since gave MECA plug Whenever mentioning SAM guess should mention MECA Model Engine Collectors Association too MECA has newsletter swapsheet members may place free ads swapsheet have found very helpful over years buy sell swap engines parts also locate plans books magazines friends learn send SASE Robert McClelland 3007 Travis West Lake LA 70669 Annual dues USA Canada $20 other countries $30 Because Nationals Championships coverage last column until December issue sort like end year New Years resolution 1993 concentrate teaching about Rubber models am also going combine new old somewhat flying some small Free Right Old-Timer Nostalgia-era models small electric motorsnot new event just fun ask input form photos other data appreciate hearing problems give ideas write about word Free Flight cottage industries distributors Dont depend take initiative keeping current want know what have have take initiative keep current ylon RacinglHager Continued page 74 Dub Jett As matter fact some tips article See told would give credit Dub kidding aside Dub current FAI World Champion over years have noticed very quick notice problems get fixed fast way photo Dub Jett business end Kazi Killer now holds FAI worid record 1066 talcen just before Dub won last years World Championship race say have too much correction wing can tell correct Lets say have lot right trim can cut bottom right wing outer portion just couple Last Bali Coimector Wont Pop Off acks Up Sullivan Heavy Duty Ball C accident car after car crash after crasn ist wov.. Thats can honestly no other releasable strong reliable Sullivan 905 Its glass-filled nylon socket locks ball securely p lace Its steel connecting ball nickel-plated wear resistance built exact ing specifications Which means wont wear loose wear out because Sullivan 905 created specifically 4-40 cars like RC-10 Team LOSI know its tough enough take flips flops end-over-ends anything else So yourself favor Put Sullivan 905UltIAIii can spin outPRODUCl car next time crack-upP0 tux51tumore MD 21224 youll laugh Getting Better Ideas Of[ Ground September 1992 153 adding weight opposite wingin case right wing add weight CG line usually add weight 1/4 oz time Tape weight top wing tape underneath wing will just get torn off plane turns out right add weight left wing until plane flies straight around number pylon After have made correct weight adjustments may want cut small hole wing tip insert weight have added key good-flying airplane keep airflow thrust rudder straight line can get rightno matter what takesyou can make just about plane fly set plane up fly straight through turns adjust severe trim corrections will find dont have go back building board after once-hard-to-fly plane will fly just great can spend time engines props Good Luck CL SpeedlLee Continued page 83 flying Everything new milestones reached slowly lot flying comes outstanding finish makes model rise above rest Hobbypoxy Enamel winner hands down Hobbypoxy super-strong two-part epoxy finish formulated give model durable flexible finish will stand up wear water racing fuels chipping cracking peeling single coat Hobbypoxy equal other finish Two coats will put model class itself Brushed sprayed Hobbypoxy adheres iron-on films woven fabric iron-on coverings matches films 16 standard colors its easy find shade need Select high gloss flat finishes add Hobbypoxy Custom Metallizer superb metallic lusters Granger Williams sent Story V G Racer last year thought might like hear what like Speed just starting VG also spelled Vee Gee originally named Williams Clark Special designed built Granger Williams renamed VG Barney Snyder Modelcraft kitted early part World War II Granger Williams Virgil Clark decided build racing models second annual Speed contest Long Beach California Granger built two airplanes along general lines full-size Keith Ryder racers using Atwood Champion Ray Snow Hornet engines entry 60-size Class C event Virgil built modified Jim Walker Fireball powered Atwood Torpedo 29 Class scale Messerschmitt 109 using Bunch 45 engine Class B contest allowed entry per class Grangers Atwood model took first place Hornet came very close second Virgil won both B classes models used light rechargeable batteries developed Virgil later manufactured X-Cell Before next contest Granger built smaller version Ryder design powered Atwood 29 Class airplane kitted VG because Snyder thought name Williams Clark Special too long models state-of-the-art time inverted fully enclosed engines streamlined swept-forward wheels Granger built three modified models increased wing area less taper larger Hornet engines using backplate screws radial mounting engines lightened four ounces drilling out crankshaft plugging hole magnesium disk cutting off such heavy parts mounting lugs turning down head fins Virgil painted airplanes red white blue next contest entered Williams Clark Speed Team Granger won first 112 mph Virgil took second 110 29-powered model won Class 99 mph inspired Granger build twin-engined model using two 29s two fuselageseven before North American built Twin Mustang result first place 106 mph next contest After much propeller testing done Grangers Class C model consistently turning over 120 mph fantastic speed time airplane cleaned up repainted tuned up next contest takeoff dolly being used time two men decided test-fly takeoff model accelerated faster ever Granger trouble keeping up up line broke handle airplane totally destroyed crash because neglected check lines pull test before flying Fortunately no spectators 154 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/09
Page Numbers: 74, 153, 154
RADIO CONTROL Bill Hager 4 Holly Springs Dr Conroe TX 77302 FOR MOST us Pylon Racersor matter just about anyone flies RC planesthe intense critical demanding time first flight new airplane dont know sure what plane going So lets look few things can help first trim flight first have correction make have trying call Jerry Small about Kazi Killer Formula quarter-midget kit correct phone number 817 481-6456 Also lets take time plug people responsible making us go fast Clarence Lee CF Lee Mfg 10112 Woodward Ave Sunland CA 91040 Tel 818 352-3766 Dave Shadel Performance Specialties 1851 Pinto Circle Gardnerville NV 89410 Tel 702 265-7523 Dave Layman Boss Racing Engines 7515 Brookieaf Dr Houston TX 77041 Tel 713 937-0553 Henry Nelson 121 Pebble Creek Lane Zelienople PA 16063 Tel 412 538-5282 have too much right aileron trim means plane has trying roll left can cut bottom right wing shown just few inches trailing edge goal bring trailing edge up meet trim portion aileron Use fiveminute epoxy fill gap cut wing Always bring trailing edge upnever downfor correction Now first trim flight new Pylon Racer Lets back up before leave house Double-check hookups Make sure put screws back servos know ones hold servo control arms wheels have seen planes lost just because someone forgot put screw back Next sure battery receiver well protected neglect battery its just important receiver Pack both soft foam rubber use soft loose foam need much isolation vibration can get use large block foam follows inside contour fuselage stick receiver right middle Keep loose check control throws example last Formula set elevator throw /I6 measured inside next rudder ailerons /16 set outer tip rudder 1/2 Most probably have radio dual rates Set high rate add about 15% maybe another 1/32 Lets check CG See building instructions Formula Ones have CG will 2I8 2/2 leading edge wing plane large tail like Kazi Killer may far back 2/s remember its better little noseheavy first thisand havent left house yet use Z bend servo steel clevis other end pushrods forget put small piece fuel tubing around clevis make sure does open up come off horn also use fiberglass arrow shafts pushrods Now ready go batteries have charged right way take some 10% 15% fuel along regular high-nitro fuel Well stop think about wouldnt first trim flight better say 100 mph rather 180 mph Less speed means less severe reaction outof-trim condition need help can get first flight might want add little throws least start out high ratemaybe 20% begin After arrive field check everything again Check servo throws Are controls going right way have seen people get huny set up ailerons backwards usually means instant disaster Youre ready Put plane ground range check radio See instruction book correct procedures also check range engine running have less range servos start moving around fly until have radio checked out always check controls time flybefore start engine again afterward way Ill standing fly have finally put first flight Everything great plane flew straight throws right Well lets go up nitro see what happens speed Wow Everything works just great home free ready first contest Lets also look what things just perfect example may have use lot aileron trim just get plane fly straighteverything out might decide plane no good go back building board Well now hold just minute fast plane like oncemaybe once last time happened called friend help friends name Continued page 153 74 Model Aviation Can guess identity handsome gentleman See text answer competition think someone working similar list Rubber models list pians sale also available failed make clear write Jim Adams 2538 North Spurgeon Santa Ana CA 92706 ones special interest think donated SAM estate Chester Lanzo include 1940 Stick very similar Cabin model 300 sq far potent Old-Timer Rubber performer know Classic 19381939 Wakefield Duplex 1936 Cabin Stick 30-in-span 1933 Cabin set style CabinWakefield models follow Anyway send SASE Jim Adams listing inches trailing edge about aileron ends about tip idea bring trailing edge up match aileron hold trailing edge place use five-minute epoxy fill small gap cut wing careful will have small thin line touch up Also will necessary to side Rememberyou want washin tips want washout Always bring trailing edge up never down correction Anyway realign ailerons try another flight will find works well Remember little aileron trim fine use method correct severe problem does work dont afraid tiy Now elevator throw Use about I16 standard can adjust CG get further back CG less throw needed turn will point will too sensitive use whatever comfortable use full stick number turn keeps over turning also keeps out trouble need elevator land what dual rates just go high rate plane should fly straight through turns Only small amount rudder may needed correct nose-up -down condition Next what plane tucks tries over-turn left can corrected has long time since gave MECA plug Whenever mentioning SAM guess should mention MECA Model Engine Collectors Association too MECA has newsletter swapsheet members may place free ads swapsheet have found very helpful over years buy sell swap engines parts also locate plans books magazines friends learn send SASE Robert McClelland 3007 Travis West Lake LA 70669 Annual dues USA Canada $20 other countries $30 Because Nationals Championships coverage last column until December issue sort like end year New Years resolution 1993 concentrate teaching about Rubber models am also going combine new old somewhat flying some small Free Right Old-Timer Nostalgia-era models small electric motorsnot new event just fun ask input form photos other data appreciate hearing problems give ideas write about word Free Flight cottage industries distributors Dont depend take initiative keeping current want know what have have take initiative keep current ylon RacinglHager Continued page 74 Dub Jett As matter fact some tips article See told would give credit Dub kidding aside Dub current FAI World Champion over years have noticed very quick notice problems get fixed fast way photo Dub Jett business end Kazi Killer now holds FAI worid record 1066 talcen just before Dub won last years World Championship race say have too much correction wing can tell correct Lets say have lot right trim can cut bottom right wing outer portion just couple Last Bali Coimector Wont Pop Off acks Up Sullivan Heavy Duty Ball C accident car after car crash after crasn ist wov.. Thats can honestly no other releasable strong reliable Sullivan 905 Its glass-filled nylon socket locks ball securely p lace Its steel connecting ball nickel-plated wear resistance built exact ing specifications Which means wont wear loose wear out because Sullivan 905 created specifically 4-40 cars like RC-10 Team LOSI know its tough enough take flips flops end-over-ends anything else So yourself favor Put Sullivan 905UltIAIii can spin outPRODUCl car next time crack-upP0 tux51tumore MD 21224 youll laugh Getting Better Ideas Of[ Ground September 1992 153 adding weight opposite wingin case right wing add weight CG line usually add weight 1/4 oz time Tape weight top wing tape underneath wing will just get torn off plane turns out right add weight left wing until plane flies straight around number pylon After have made correct weight adjustments may want cut small hole wing tip insert weight have added key good-flying airplane keep airflow thrust rudder straight line can get rightno matter what takesyou can make just about plane fly set plane up fly straight through turns adjust severe trim corrections will find dont have go back building board after once-hard-to-fly plane will fly just great can spend time engines props Good Luck CL SpeedlLee Continued page 83 flying Everything new milestones reached slowly lot flying comes outstanding finish makes model rise above rest Hobbypoxy Enamel winner hands down Hobbypoxy super-strong two-part epoxy finish formulated give model durable flexible finish will stand up wear water racing fuels chipping cracking peeling single coat Hobbypoxy equal other finish Two coats will put model class itself Brushed sprayed Hobbypoxy adheres iron-on films woven fabric iron-on coverings matches films 16 standard colors its easy find shade need Select high gloss flat finishes add Hobbypoxy Custom Metallizer superb metallic lusters Granger Williams sent Story V G Racer last year thought might like hear what like Speed just starting VG also spelled Vee Gee originally named Williams Clark Special designed built Granger Williams renamed VG Barney Snyder Modelcraft kitted early part World War II Granger Williams Virgil Clark decided build racing models second annual Speed contest Long Beach California Granger built two airplanes along general lines full-size Keith Ryder racers using Atwood Champion Ray Snow Hornet engines entry 60-size Class C event Virgil built modified Jim Walker Fireball powered Atwood Torpedo 29 Class scale Messerschmitt 109 using Bunch 45 engine Class B contest allowed entry per class Grangers Atwood model took first place Hornet came very close second Virgil won both B classes models used light rechargeable batteries developed Virgil later manufactured X-Cell Before next contest Granger built smaller version Ryder design powered Atwood 29 Class airplane kitted VG because Snyder thought name Williams Clark Special too long models state-of-the-art time inverted fully enclosed engines streamlined swept-forward wheels Granger built three modified models increased wing area less taper larger Hornet engines using backplate screws radial mounting engines lightened four ounces drilling out crankshaft plugging hole magnesium disk cutting off such heavy parts mounting lugs turning down head fins Virgil painted airplanes red white blue next contest entered Williams Clark Speed Team Granger won first 112 mph Virgil took second 110 29-powered model won Class 99 mph inspired Granger build twin-engined model using two 29s two fuselageseven before North American built Twin Mustang result first place 106 mph next contest After much propeller testing done Grangers Class C model consistently turning over 120 mph fantastic speed time airplane cleaned up repainted tuned up next contest takeoff dolly being used time two men decided test-fly takeoff model accelerated faster ever Granger trouble keeping up up line broke handle airplane totally destroyed crash because neglected check lines pull test before flying Fortunately no spectators 154 Model Aviation