Radio Control Pylon Racing Dave Lane TOOK trip Oceanside Airport see Paul White doing Shoe string Paul bird about ready paint has reduced frontal area fuselage 10% new cheek cowls fit inside old ones Paul eliminated about 30 pounds basic airframe As soon can will get some pictures guys like midwing Formula aircraft years Reno should prove interest ing new Shoestring modi fied Wild Turkey going Received letter Harold Newby Catano Puerto Rico Harold stated four five Formula Quarter Midget fliers Puerto Rico reason given low interest investment involved too much Quickie 500 Open Pylon quite popular 40 50 fliers both events Harold wants start FFPRA Fun Flyers Pylon Racing Association class would people want race able spend time money compete Formula Quarter Midget Harold says need fun type pylon racing novice flier doesnt want hassle serious competition main point Harolds idea have class racing does allow present day Quarter Midget Formula pilots compete flier gets too good starts com peting Formula Quarter Midget would no longer allowed fly FFPRA sounds like reasonable training ground future Formula Quarter Midget fliers Gary McPike NMPRA Secretary sug gests racers look shops retired equipment have laying around could put hands novice get new blood started time read months article K&B will have new 65 rear-rotor engine available will competitive out box Terrys Tigre Clarences K&B K&B has testing engine boatsto determine lower end strong enough So far good sleeve thicker rod considerably larger crankcase heavier fact parts new 65 interchangeable old 65 new engine has steel rotor replaceable field Continued page 92 24 Model Aviation Mel Santmyers Rossi-powered Cobra number Bob Root designed Cobras seen last Nationals Flown Quarter Midact used Rev-up 7-5N propeller Joe Thats big Joe Stream looking perfect propeller go-fast Joe flew Stafford Minnow modified Paul White ship about four years old Terry Prather gets Formula Toni ready 1977 Nets consistent top placer won Quarter Midget event Plane own Prather kit Terry Tigre modified ST X-40 8-3/4 6-1/2 Rev-up WHY BUILD ANYTHING LESS THAN THE BEST Compare before build Dont waste time money build ing just ordin ary clock Now can easily inex pensively build some worlds best grandfather clocks Beautifully designed exquisitely de tailed simple do-it-your self precut kit 50% IISTIGOD CLOCKS N KITS Uncompromised quality 3210 Airport Way Dept 8-MA-iD Long Beach CA 90806 213 595-4981 brush-on type polyurethane varnish Several people have written ask get information about new Phoenix 8 According Dave Scully standard kit will cost S7995 deluxe kit $11995 standard kit includes epoxy/glass fuselage molded canopy detail stab fillets pushrod exit guides belly pan will have molded wing bolt recesses Foam wings stab rudder included detailed plans instructions will include provisions optional flying stab installation deluxe kit will also have complete wood package neces sary hardware production kits should available now have questions want order kit write Aero Composites 411 Townsend Place Dayton Ohio 45431 Ron Van Pune 12 Connie Drive Shal imar FL 32579 RC Pylon/Lane continued page 24 looks K&B really did homework noticed Bakersfield races lot super fast guys using GbBee glow plug Gb-Bee plug doesnt last longer K&B plug engines turn little faster 200 400 rpm Propellers still area needs experimentation Someone going come up right answer days maybe turn magic time minute 10 laps Colorado last year attended Quarter Midget race Pueblo guys up using 6 diameter props 15s going like stink Most Formula pilots run ning between 7 8 diameter props 40s Maybe someone should try 7/4diameter prop smaller diam eter faster can turn engine before prop tips go sonic engine air pump basically faster turns air pumps power get dont think getting close potential horsepower 40s can get 40 turn above 25000 rpm will start reach peak horsepower dont profess know get engines go better anyone else think engines close peak state art now can look props plugs mounting techniques spinner goes along fine tuning should balanced should run true no wobble An out balance spinner easily can cost 500rpm also can shake engine lose ten laps engine lugs mount beams must make total contact mounting screws must perpendicular mount beams center engine lug holes slight misalignment mounting screws will distort engine crankcase cost much 1000 rpm plus shortening life engine sure engine compartment clean would surprised much dirt engine will ingest through venturi Any dirt loose paint etc will ruin engine short run Dave Lane 4477 W 136th St Haw thorne CA 90250 R C Helicopters/Chesney continued page 25 extension stock Kavan fan spinner should effectively reduce chances starter slipping fan blades unit inserted end stock fan assembly tightened place via Allen screw Also available ex tended starter cone Sullivan starter starter accessory intended primar ily Heliboy starter system also mates above spinner extension may used belt starting systems Both spinner extension Part #S 1011 starter extension Part #S 1010 available Miniature Aircraft Supply 2563 Diversified Way Orlando Fla 32304 Inexpensive Fiberglass Canopies Replace ment canopies Revolution Heli-baby type helicopters may fabri cated using foam fiberglass techniques articles have written about use styrofoam epoxy-glass fabricate aircraft cowlings other com ponents technique use similar differs have chosen urethane foam polyester resin rather styrofoam epoxy method foam used green urethane manu factured insulation purposes Urethane foam also available white Urethane foam unlike styrofoam affected glues resins easily sanded shape cannot cut hot wire Styrofoam blocks may substituted following steps use polyes ter resins substitution made first glance following may seem bit complicated total process takes few hours After developing rough sketch canopy design transfer idea three full-size poster board templates representing rear bulkhead shape side view center sec tion top view center section templates may taped together front helicopter give some idea final shape canopy satisfied general shapes templates may used make appropriate plywood formers formers cut will used aid forming canopy well rear bulkhead supporting members canopy itself vertical hori zontal formers will provide rigidity final shape well provide means mounting finished canopy rear bulkhead Blocks ardwood glued place side horizon tal former assembly spot glued place rear bulkhead drilling Final attachment via 4-40 screws blind mounting nuts 92 Model Aviation Send Now yeur FREE brochure featuring finest grandfather wall mantel clock kits product review product review product review Diesel Conversion Heads Big Engines Wide ly known AA applications Davis Die sel Conversion Heads also can used big engines Pic shows OS Max 40 installed Lanier Jester Diesel head Engine swings 11 x 7/ Top Flite 9500 rpm idles 2200 rpm Fuel consumption two minutes per ounce Operation smooth can hand start ed Davis Diesel Development Box 141 Mu ford CT 06460 product review proluct review product review
Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/10
Page Numbers: 24, 92
Radio Control Pylon Racing Dave Lane TOOK trip Oceanside Airport see Paul White doing Shoe string Paul bird about ready paint has reduced frontal area fuselage 10% new cheek cowls fit inside old ones Paul eliminated about 30 pounds basic airframe As soon can will get some pictures guys like midwing Formula aircraft years Reno should prove interest ing new Shoestring modi fied Wild Turkey going Received letter Harold Newby Catano Puerto Rico Harold stated four five Formula Quarter Midget fliers Puerto Rico reason given low interest investment involved too much Quickie 500 Open Pylon quite popular 40 50 fliers both events Harold wants start FFPRA Fun Flyers Pylon Racing Association class would people want race able spend time money compete Formula Quarter Midget Harold says need fun type pylon racing novice flier doesnt want hassle serious competition main point Harolds idea have class racing does allow present day Quarter Midget Formula pilots compete flier gets too good starts com peting Formula Quarter Midget would no longer allowed fly FFPRA sounds like reasonable training ground future Formula Quarter Midget fliers Gary McPike NMPRA Secretary sug gests racers look shops retired equipment have laying around could put hands novice get new blood started time read months article K&B will have new 65 rear-rotor engine available will competitive out box Terrys Tigre Clarences K&B K&B has testing engine boatsto determine lower end strong enough So far good sleeve thicker rod considerably larger crankcase heavier fact parts new 65 interchangeable old 65 new engine has steel rotor replaceable field Continued page 92 24 Model Aviation Mel Santmyers Rossi-powered Cobra number Bob Root designed Cobras seen last Nationals Flown Quarter Midact used Rev-up 7-5N propeller Joe Thats big Joe Stream looking perfect propeller go-fast Joe flew Stafford Minnow modified Paul White ship about four years old Terry Prather gets Formula Toni ready 1977 Nets consistent top placer won Quarter Midget event Plane own Prather kit Terry Tigre modified ST X-40 8-3/4 6-1/2 Rev-up WHY BUILD ANYTHING LESS THAN THE BEST Compare before build Dont waste time money build ing just ordin ary clock Now can easily inex pensively build some worlds best grandfather clocks Beautifully designed exquisitely de tailed simple do-it-your self precut kit 50% IISTIGOD CLOCKS N KITS Uncompromised quality 3210 Airport Way Dept 8-MA-iD Long Beach CA 90806 213 595-4981 brush-on type polyurethane varnish Several people have written ask get information about new Phoenix 8 According Dave Scully standard kit will cost S7995 deluxe kit $11995 standard kit includes epoxy/glass fuselage molded canopy detail stab fillets pushrod exit guides belly pan will have molded wing bolt recesses Foam wings stab rudder included detailed plans instructions will include provisions optional flying stab installation deluxe kit will also have complete wood package neces sary hardware production kits should available now have questions want order kit write Aero Composites 411 Townsend Place Dayton Ohio 45431 Ron Van Pune 12 Connie Drive Shal imar FL 32579 RC Pylon/Lane continued page 24 looks K&B really did homework noticed Bakersfield races lot super fast guys using GbBee glow plug Gb-Bee plug doesnt last longer K&B plug engines turn little faster 200 400 rpm Propellers still area needs experimentation Someone going come up right answer days maybe turn magic time minute 10 laps Colorado last year attended Quarter Midget race Pueblo guys up using 6 diameter props 15s going like stink Most Formula pilots run ning between 7 8 diameter props 40s Maybe someone should try 7/4diameter prop smaller diam eter faster can turn engine before prop tips go sonic engine air pump basically faster turns air pumps power get dont think getting close potential horsepower 40s can get 40 turn above 25000 rpm will start reach peak horsepower dont profess know get engines go better anyone else think engines close peak state art now can look props plugs mounting techniques spinner goes along fine tuning should balanced should run true no wobble An out balance spinner easily can cost 500rpm also can shake engine lose ten laps engine lugs mount beams must make total contact mounting screws must perpendicular mount beams center engine lug holes slight misalignment mounting screws will distort engine crankcase cost much 1000 rpm plus shortening life engine sure engine compartment clean would surprised much dirt engine will ingest through venturi Any dirt loose paint etc will ruin engine short run Dave Lane 4477 W 136th St Haw thorne CA 90250 R C Helicopters/Chesney continued page 25 extension stock Kavan fan spinner should effectively reduce chances starter slipping fan blades unit inserted end stock fan assembly tightened place via Allen screw Also available ex tended starter cone Sullivan starter starter accessory intended primar ily Heliboy starter system also mates above spinner extension may used belt starting systems Both spinner extension Part #S 1011 starter extension Part #S 1010 available Miniature Aircraft Supply 2563 Diversified Way Orlando Fla 32304 Inexpensive Fiberglass Canopies Replace ment canopies Revolution Heli-baby type helicopters may fabri cated using foam fiberglass techniques articles have written about use styrofoam epoxy-glass fabricate aircraft cowlings other com ponents technique use similar differs have chosen urethane foam polyester resin rather styrofoam epoxy method foam used green urethane manu factured insulation purposes Urethane foam also available white Urethane foam unlike styrofoam affected glues resins easily sanded shape cannot cut hot wire Styrofoam blocks may substituted following steps use polyes ter resins substitution made first glance following may seem bit complicated total process takes few hours After developing rough sketch canopy design transfer idea three full-size poster board templates representing rear bulkhead shape side view center sec tion top view center section templates may taped together front helicopter give some idea final shape canopy satisfied general shapes templates may used make appropriate plywood formers formers cut will used aid forming canopy well rear bulkhead supporting members canopy itself vertical hori zontal formers will provide rigidity final shape well provide means mounting finished canopy rear bulkhead Blocks ardwood glued place side horizon tal former assembly spot glued place rear bulkhead drilling Final attachment via 4-40 screws blind mounting nuts 92 Model Aviation Send Now yeur FREE brochure featuring finest grandfather wall mantel clock kits product review product review product review Diesel Conversion Heads Big Engines Wide ly known AA applications Davis Die sel Conversion Heads also can used big engines Pic shows OS Max 40 installed Lanier Jester Diesel head Engine swings 11 x 7/ Top Flite 9500 rpm idles 2200 rpm Fuel consumption two minutes per ounce Operation smooth can hand start ed Davis Diesel Development Box 141 Mu ford CT 06460 product review proluct review product review