IR ADHO CONTROL Re MODELING unquestionably international hobby/sport could liken math internationally understood language So too RC soaring participants celebrating its greatness around world month will begin sharing some pictures just such international modeler Mr John Jelinek RC soaring enthusiast currently stationed Germany As already know Germany undoubtedly soaring center world full-size sailplane manufacturers located Germany also home some great minds soaring including Dr Eppler Dr Quabeck super designers like Martin Heide Mr Heide individual responsible designing new ASH-26 18-meter sailplane full-size manufacturers have given soaring community advanced technologies such composite aircraft light strong able sport aspect ratios 351 have also led way performance providing such designs Nimbus IV can boast L/D lift-to-drag ratio 62 1 Think glider performance towed 10000 feet above ground can glide SLOPE SOARING 00 feet horizontally before landing 11742 miles Remember theoretically still air no air currents going up down real atmospheric environment however up down air currents think thermals up air sink down air So super ship such Nimbus IV would have very good odds finding lift during 11 7-mile glide points out advanced soaring machines have become German technology leading way Because able scavenge knowledge German full-size soaring community community sets standards rest soaring world German modelers also among best world mind no wonder models coming out Germany demonstrate leading-edge technology other modelers both admire copy might remember German modelers building models employed molded wings fuselages standard equipment well before rest worlds RC soaring community Also German modelers have long avid slope soaring enthusiasts have followed footsteps German fullscale soaring pilots trekked Wasserkuppe slope soar vintage gliders early 1920s Today slope soaring established part RC soaring German enthusiasts enthusiasts host F3F races such scale soaring events cross country aerobatics contests entrants judged accuracy maneuvers have organized pioneer speed events challenging world records put scale rallies host hundreds entrants hosted precision aerobatics contests can compete power RC spectators day pictures John has sent site allows slopers chance fly superb hill good lift grass landing runway also owned local slope soaring club means cant taken away Wow Wouldnt wonderful know club owned slope its own some developer could buy future shopping malls homes Since models have no engines local residents probably wont complain about noise pollution either site what would call dream hill wind blowing wrong way John tells simply move other side launch lift blowing up opposite face Also can judge pictures site certainly able support large models such ASW-22 shown sports span six meters 1969 feet site must also produce pretty strong lift support little scale ships similar pictured appears hot rod Bay Area Soaring Dan Fulmer sent letter back telling about good slope soaring available around San Francisco area says number outstanding slope sites just south San Francisco along coast starting Fort Funston San Francisco Pacifica area 10 miles south cliffs range anywhere 50 350 feet face mostly west westnorthwest provides super lift slopes 60O80O steep run right down Pacific Ocean breakers 70 Model Aviation 4Raymond Sizes Grab 102 spans 118-in has 1240 sq wing area uses E392 airfoil weighs 105 oz has wing loading 12 ozisq ft View looking north San Francisco Fort Funston area 96-in-span model weighs about seven pounds likes model P-38 suspended fishing line big hills stiff breezes Shore 180 feet down Goldberg Ultimate Cowl/Wheel Pants Wing Skinning Video Desaflo II Wing Span 685 WelgIt 85-96 lbs WI rea 840 s n Enee 120 Goldberg Extra 300 Cowl/Wheel Pants 615 455-0735 FAX 615 455-0677 iIilll1 215 Big Spnngs Avenue ahoma TN 37388 little further inland northsouth running ridge lot higher obviously steep shoreline cliffs made up fact lift goes out forever Most areas part Golden Gate National Recreation Area quite easily accessible auto worst 15-minute walk Most places area flyable winds southwest northwest year especially about March October Dan goes tell us prepared have ships fairly strong construction tight landing areas winds blow sometimes kind aircraft Fort Funston area hang gliders have priority over RC cant fly up area restricted us winds too strong too light hang gliders fly launch big heavy fast machines 25 mph up anyone interested flying slope gliders area feel free give call Dan Fulmers address 2495 27th Ave San Francisco CA 94116 telephone number 415 731-1063 Give Dan call Im sure enthusiastic slope soarer would glad help RC slope soaring either live plan visit San Francisco live around Bay area another active slope soaring group located San Jose area group South Bay Soaring Society SBSS SBSS has done lot develop organized events around Bay area year group hosts number slope races year featured special slope camp out camp out seemed neat way get families involved slopingand also just have some fun hanging out together Gavin Botha current president SBSS telephone number 408 725-2473 address contact have Continued page 152 March 1993 71 Lra Wing Span 67 WelgIt 95- 100 lbs Wing Area 96Esq Engine 60 Fresh Aire II Wing Span 68 WelgIt 85-95 lbs Wing Area 9X sq k EngIne 120 Wing Span 66 WeIght 85-90 lbs Wing Area 940 sq k-i EngIne 120 m i Please send $100 Catalog Wing Span iU weegiw -95 lbs Wing Area 860 sq h Engine 120 0 0 German modeler refuses buy kit finished sailplanehe uses balsa Japanese tissue model flies great owner ASW-22 six-meter glider mechanical engineer Opel GM model flies like big CatalogsThe Best Scale Best Scale$400 ASP Model aircraft Plans Handbook$500 ASP Scale Drawinq Plans Book$500 RC Model World Const Guide$600 VIH German Plans Book$6 00 t*oe Pu6p des -5 714 8853959 credit card T-28B 1/5th Scale 102 span 22 MAMMOTh Plans $3800 pp 3ob Holman Box 741 San Berdo CA 92402 included Diana available favorite hobby dealer choices /6- A- /4- /3-scale sizes fun angle becoming more popular scale modeling Ace RICs Capn Eddy becomes good choice pilots command molded latex Capn Eddy available two sizes two versions can purchase Capn unpainted prepainted Ace RIC either /6 oximate scales Aces address 116 West 19th Street Box 511 Higginsville MO 64037 Officers Gentlemen formerly Knights Air has making fine scale pilots long time companys Jeff Troy says wouldnt think covering model high-tech Black Baron Iron no can sure theyve got right temperature thermometer Thats top covering manufacturers now strongly recommend purchase inexpensive Pocket Thermometers Its tiny gauge thats surprisingly accurate place sole iron watch needle go around Takes about 30 seconds Takes guesswork out covering Isnt time treated yourself iron can trust Most modelers shocked iron cannot maintain varies about 40 degrees 20 No wonder get bubbles sags cant figure out best solution buy toprated Black Baron Iron Its high-tech thermostat guarantees temperature drift 5 degrees its few bucks addition Black Baron Iron has unique roll bars sides fit neatly fillets undercambers Its coating 100% Blackstone big improvement over less expensive gray coatings 420 Babylon Rd Horsham PA 19044 offerings molded vinyl pilots O&Gs line available either busts full figures Dont let tailored flying garb picture accompanying column fool borrowed wifes sewing machine actually made uniforms see Bleriot XI-2s pilot observer wearing However rest assured Officers Gentlemen full figures busts feature clothing detail molded right pilot theres no anxiety about own sewing capabilities Guys youll love guys Bob Holman Plans PO Box 741 San Bernardino CA 92402 has /4-scale Fokker D-VIII Flying Razor Plan Pac available Bob promises will cost fortune build plans drawn Frank Comyns few years ago assuring design has adequately flight-tested proven before being offered Plan Pac includes plan epoxy glass cowl precut wing ribs very reasonable price Well thats about installment am currently preparing trip Chicago 1992 Radio Control Hobby Trade Association RCHTA model show Next issue hope have photos report concerning scale activity Chicago static tables normally some finest displays aeromodeling skills seen anywhere So until next time friends build straight fly safely Ill talk again lope SoaringlByors Continued page 71 SBSS John Dvorak current photographer Johns address 1638 Farringdon Ct San Jose CA 95127 So looking get involved soaring Bay area give Dan Gavin John shout will point right direction get help need Another letter came way telling about building flying Sagitta 600 Well Sagitta 600 good intermediate glider would like share information might interested glider uses fairly conventional building techniques has fuselage balsa ply wing balsa built-up construction 600 has wingspan 78 area 600 sq thus name 600 wing Sagitta utilizes Eppler 205 airfoil section tatiplane built up semisymmetrical section letter received Art Boysen Silverdale Washington Art says reason chose build Sagitta 600 good glider both slope soaring flatland flying As kit made few minor changes 152 Model Aviation -1 JUST RELEASED! 4 9 DIRECT PLUS STIMALG vvidTE TO T&T AERO ioCriARLto& PLMIINFIELD IN 46168 CALL 317 839-8415 wings built flat no dihedral flaps ailerons Two microservos wing Vision radio Airtronics used control top surface wing fully sheeted accurate airfoil fuselage extended two inches behind trailing edge wing longer tail moment first bulkhead/nose block widened /v inch 600-mAh battery could used fuselage finished 2 ozisq yd fiberglass extra layer 4 ozIsq yd put nose extra strength EZ-Lam epoxy available Aerospace CompositesWB used laminations tinted red turned out like orange eliminate painting Total model weight finished 50 ounces came out tad heavier wanted first slope flight strong winds 20 mph nine ounces extra weight added ballast Sagitta handled conditions like seasoned champ Very stable forgiving ot Largest Inventories 01 Miniature Bearings Remote Control Models Cars ks Engines s es Helicopters N 3 Complete Product Lines Premium Ultra-Seal trictionless sealed maintenance-free bearings Econo-Power bearings precisionengineered strength durability High Speed high heat engine bearings N Huge Inventory Standard US Metric Bearings N Low Prices Fast Delivery N Toll-Free Number Easy Ordering N Dealer Programs Available Ask Boca Bearings local hobby shop Call 14071 998-0004 Toll-free USA 800 332-3256 Toll-free Canada 800 553-3256 Fax Order 14071998-0119 send $300 tor catalog something looking Sagitta will fly both slow fast desired flaps nice increasing lift landing some tight areas Overall am very pleased Sagitta 600 good friends TnCities Ron Hollenbeck has Sagitta 600 have flown times can verify Arts assessment 600 very good all-around model both slope soaring thermal flying Sagitta 600 capable loops rolls inverted flight fair amount down elevator would like information about Sagitta 600 Art built give him call telephone number 206 692-9965 might send SASE info 9809 Willamette Meridian Rd NW Silverdale WA 98383 Northwest interested soaring very good club located Seattle area Seattle FRENCH VS RIC BATTERY TEST THOSE THATAPPLY TO YOU D SORRY CANT ELY TODAY.I FORGOT TO CHARGE UPLASTNIGHT D I HOPE GIONT COOK MY BATTERIES CHARGED ATEULL RATEFOR WAYOVER lB HOURS Z] THIS SHOULD REALLY BE MY LAST PLIGHT IM NOT SORE IF MY BATTERIES WERE FULLY CHARGED D SUREICANFLY TOGAE TRICKLE CHARGE MY R C SYSTEM CONTINUOUSLY WITH THE FRENCH TRICKL ER! 55g FRENCHY WILL d Trykle yharge Ease Ba tie days weeks eve see Coseenent Ole w-L5h1 yea TRICKIER GIa-lhoiteesl1/1 1 Its jebBe ready toPor ANs weeks Bevat L5I 52 05 S&H ie27o7 H ELECTRON S N PO BosS WeithisNes Oh Area Soaring Society SASS infor mation contact Wade Reynolds 12448 83rd Ave S Seattle WA 98178 Wade enthusiastic about flying general can certainly help get involved local Seattle soaring activities telephone number 206 772-0291 Give him call write him information SASS like scale soaring will interested next two bits information have pass along First manufacturer scale sailplanes has moved south France Montreal Canada manufacturer Raymond Size good friend business partner Etienne Dorig has written us letter explain what company has offer models vary size largest model having span 138 wing area 1085 sq Etienne says kit line carries 20 different models Ka-6e ASW-17 ASW-19 PIK-20 Grob 102 Pilatus B4 etc beautiful other 1/6 scale Vintage modem high-performance types kits very well done complete can recommend kit him scale experience catalogs will ready very soon havent flown models available Raymonds company however Wade Reynolds has t/5-scale models may able provide information pictures have received show beautiful Pilatus B4 equally nice Grob So have interest scale may worth write Raymond Write Raymond Size 3731 ch dOka St Joseph du Lac Quebec JON iMO Canada can reached telephone 514 472-4282 New National Scale Soaring Association next item news dealing scale soaring comes group individuals very enthusiastic about scale scale enthusiasts want promote scale RC soaring national level have started new association dedicated RC scale soaring movement will include interests 154 Model Aviation *Address__________________ City ________________ State ____ Zip Send 8sca Seadvg Dept C 2304 7040W Pslmetto Park Rd Raton FL 33433 Power Slope Scale Vintage Modern Slope Scale Thermal Scale special emphasis being placed bringing scale specialties together new association being founded scale proponents such Pete Bechtel Gene Cope Gary McVay Erik Eiche Gary Brokaw Frank Smith Roy Lightle Randy Holzapple Greg Neveau modelers see something special within scale RC soaring movement want have share affiliation camaraderie new association will called North American Scale Soaring Association NASSA small group Northwest scale enthusiasts wants attract members throughout United States Canada Mexico Judy Jerry Slates RIC Soaring Digest have graciously agreed provide dedicated bimonthly column publication disseminate news members association Therefore members will able keep abreast happenings within NASSA using RCSD news provider membership dues can kept low Members will able attend NASSA-sanctioned events across country will also allow association host annual event sanctioned NASSA AMA Members will also play crucial role developing policies direction scale soaring movement addition will provide momentum will propel scale now 21st century kick off association get individuals interested scale association has couple things planned its new members 1993 first supported Mr Tom Kikuchi RC soaring scale enthusiast representative RC radio people JR Tom has involved RC scale soaring number years has offered provide JR Radio X-347 raffle prize members join association May 15 1993 winner will chosen random drawing association will pay shipping radio lucky RC scale soaring member Tom didnt feel radio enough steer RC enthusiasts North America direction scale Tom added incentive offering three X-347 radios radios given away groups first informal AMA-sanctioned scale rally event scheduled July 10-11 1993 Richland Washington site International Scale Fun Flys events format will set around flying scale models types either thermal field using winch aero-tow good slope sites available Tri-City area As special point interest about 1993 Scale Rally thermal flying will feature task established Mr Martin Simonss club Australia way Martin Simons has heartily endorsed idea scale soaring association North America sees chance scale soaring become truly international movement Some may have read purchased Mr Simonss book Vintage Sailpianes published TOES STILL SEE IT 0 HFNRY~ Kookaburra Technical Publications PTY LTD PO Box 648 Dandenong 3175 Melbourne Victoria Australia Anyway task simple stay aloft total 40 minutes multiple launches allowed necessary also requires model landed runway spot landedjust landed runway Models will judged accuracy detail however judging will done outside circle 25 feet diameter Also models will divided three classes Two classes will separated date date November 1957 all-fiberglass sailplane introduced gliders patterned after designs built will considered Modern Vintage models will copying gliders designed built prior November 1957 special class will exist Power Scaletype modelsand some may aero-tow knows Rest assured however will really laid-back event attend should March 1993 155 STANDARD SPORTSMAN PILOTS YOU CAN AFFORD FROM $1 95 TO $745 RACING WITH GOGGLES STANDARD WITH GOGGLES MILITARY WITH HELMET AND VISOR SPORTSMAN WITH AMBER SUN GLASSES FROM 1/12 TO 1/4 SCALE INJECTION MOLDED IN FLESH COLOR FOR LIFE LIKE DETAIL SEND SASE FOR FREE ILLUSTRATED ORDER FORM WILLIAMS BROS INC PAWNEE ST SAN MARCOS CA 92069 16995 OAK CONST/COMPLETELY FUEL PROOF Ultimate Flight Box eBRASS HARDWARE UD WILL STORE 2 TRANSMITTERS THREE SLIDE OUT DRAWERS eALSO INCLUDED CONTROL PANEL FUEL PUMP 1 GAL FUEL BOTTLE 1 2V RECHARGABLE NO MAINTENANCE BATTERY ACTUAL SIZE 16 x 16 x NORTHWEST HOBBY TECHNOLOGIES 322 E St SE rn WA 98002 206 939-0884 Serious Horsepower1 05 ST YS Rossi & Webra Parts Service Custom Engines Accessories Dave Shadel Performance Specialties 9c /ib La / JJ}JabJ Send $1 00for fully illustrated catalog information Call 702 265-7523 Hours 10 am 5 pm Monday Thursday PO Box 3146 nerville NV 89410 Available YS Lang & Short Stroke 06 Long Stroke 05 6IFSR 0S 40 VRP/VF 0S 91 VROF STX-40 Rossi 40 coming soon enjoy themselves wind blowing event becomes slope soaring rally doesnt its thermal field rally youve suppressing desire scale finally want become part new growing movement write NASSA will doubt discovering some best-performing sailplanes RC dCC M4Wrc6ood Learn fly planes private field Five 6 day course $350 Open year round Send SASE complete info Southwest RC Flying 2818 Carolina NE Albuquerque NM 87110505-832-6394 soaring has offer NASSAs address now same Rt 4 Box 9544 W Richiand WA 99352 information please include SASE cost join association $10 per year Some funds will go toward supporting column RCSD rest money will used sponsor annual scale event must noted NASSA intends host its annual scale rally different sites year scale modelers parts North America will eventually have chance attend going join NASSA may wise subscribe RCSD address PO Box 2108 Wylie TX 75098-2108 4RO PylonlHager Continued paqe 72 will allow good paint adhesion provide color beneath top colors cover coat color paint will needed cover helmet Let primer dry well before proceeding 3 Lately has trend static judges look pilot matches paint scheme airplane some way would suggest have some inkling way want paint airplane before paint pilots helmet have idea want paint airplane use some fairly neutral colors paint helmet least base color airplane rule suggestion use Testors plastic model palnts pilots paints come variety colors gloss excellent Some may painting pilots whatever paint will using airplane fine just prefer Testors no mixing 4 Palnt helmet first will allow mask over face worrying about pulling face paint details off remove masking tape paint face usually put base coat flesh color pass pilot over Marie applies details combination paint makeup must careful makeup thoughit may fade over timebut seem have airplanes have lasted long enough pilots get pasty look What better person wife girlfriend apply face make-up satisfied face coat Testors semigloss clear will seal makeup down take shiny look away Put pilot aside now 5 Dying canopy Some people like dye canopy color closely matches complements color scheme have mind used dye canopies have stopped because extremely careful will make too dark will able see fine cockpit detail added time comes judging Remember airplanes supposed judged distance 5 10 feet make detail large enough seen distance canopy too dark see through may get score deserve comes cockpit detailing decide dye cockpit canopy get yourself some Rit Fabric Dye powdered form color wish use Rit should available supermarkets drug stores hardware stores want canopy turn out gray buy black figure will just adjust density length time have submerged Black dye turns out very 156 Model Aviation ES ___MILLS METhLS 800KS -PRECISION INSTRUMENTS COMPLETE CATALOG $200 1 COOs items CAMPBELL TOOLS CO 2000M5O,aOoad 5prinqfiOd OH 45505 503 3228562 R/C BEGINNERS hobby loses about half its potential fliers because fail successfully solo IT ISNT THEIR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULTI lust some advertised trainers impossible average beginner solo seems norm crash ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-oft oem student quite unnecessary YOU COULD SOLO YOUR FIRST TIME UP Thanks extensive trainer flighttest ing ever conducted hobby can now know advance ones fly slow handsoff stable easy enough Grandma just so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label Send $350 plus 52 postage EASE-OF-FLYING RATINGS OF RIC TRAINERS Over 40 currently available train ers evaluated including ARFs Also grades easeof-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainers good trainers marketed does no warn about Guarantee money back say eye-opening candid enlight ening time-saving money-saving frustrationsparing R/O publication have ever readl Send check mooey order Jim Waterman 3818 Deerfield San AntonIo TX 78218 u-H h.L ELI ROLLED PLANS 3/6-63500 -INSTR 1/9-11600 tP&H TBGLUDTB KFLIwrr I0EUSTh/n smu-oe&zx wuem 06 4 1i16Woodmom 180SpAI 07WINO 805 op 0461TB 3ThflABEL 030 N840088000 00 pl8 teiS 622 3flflRBE 30 08 POSE 430 od p2
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/03
Page Numbers: 70, 71, 152, 154, 155, 156
IR ADHO CONTROL Re MODELING unquestionably international hobby/sport could liken math internationally understood language So too RC soaring participants celebrating its greatness around world month will begin sharing some pictures just such international modeler Mr John Jelinek RC soaring enthusiast currently stationed Germany As already know Germany undoubtedly soaring center world full-size sailplane manufacturers located Germany also home some great minds soaring including Dr Eppler Dr Quabeck super designers like Martin Heide Mr Heide individual responsible designing new ASH-26 18-meter sailplane full-size manufacturers have given soaring community advanced technologies such composite aircraft light strong able sport aspect ratios 351 have also led way performance providing such designs Nimbus IV can boast L/D lift-to-drag ratio 62 1 Think glider performance towed 10000 feet above ground can glide SLOPE SOARING 00 feet horizontally before landing 11742 miles Remember theoretically still air no air currents going up down real atmospheric environment however up down air currents think thermals up air sink down air So super ship such Nimbus IV would have very good odds finding lift during 11 7-mile glide points out advanced soaring machines have become German technology leading way Because able scavenge knowledge German full-size soaring community community sets standards rest soaring world German modelers also among best world mind no wonder models coming out Germany demonstrate leading-edge technology other modelers both admire copy might remember German modelers building models employed molded wings fuselages standard equipment well before rest worlds RC soaring community Also German modelers have long avid slope soaring enthusiasts have followed footsteps German fullscale soaring pilots trekked Wasserkuppe slope soar vintage gliders early 1920s Today slope soaring established part RC soaring German enthusiasts enthusiasts host F3F races such scale soaring events cross country aerobatics contests entrants judged accuracy maneuvers have organized pioneer speed events challenging world records put scale rallies host hundreds entrants hosted precision aerobatics contests can compete power RC spectators day pictures John has sent site allows slopers chance fly superb hill good lift grass landing runway also owned local slope soaring club means cant taken away Wow Wouldnt wonderful know club owned slope its own some developer could buy future shopping malls homes Since models have no engines local residents probably wont complain about noise pollution either site what would call dream hill wind blowing wrong way John tells simply move other side launch lift blowing up opposite face Also can judge pictures site certainly able support large models such ASW-22 shown sports span six meters 1969 feet site must also produce pretty strong lift support little scale ships similar pictured appears hot rod Bay Area Soaring Dan Fulmer sent letter back telling about good slope soaring available around San Francisco area says number outstanding slope sites just south San Francisco along coast starting Fort Funston San Francisco Pacifica area 10 miles south cliffs range anywhere 50 350 feet face mostly west westnorthwest provides super lift slopes 60O80O steep run right down Pacific Ocean breakers 70 Model Aviation 4Raymond Sizes Grab 102 spans 118-in has 1240 sq wing area uses E392 airfoil weighs 105 oz has wing loading 12 ozisq ft View looking north San Francisco Fort Funston area 96-in-span model weighs about seven pounds likes model P-38 suspended fishing line big hills stiff breezes Shore 180 feet down Goldberg Ultimate Cowl/Wheel Pants Wing Skinning Video Desaflo II Wing Span 685 WelgIt 85-96 lbs WI rea 840 s n Enee 120 Goldberg Extra 300 Cowl/Wheel Pants 615 455-0735 FAX 615 455-0677 iIilll1 215 Big Spnngs Avenue ahoma TN 37388 little further inland northsouth running ridge lot higher obviously steep shoreline cliffs made up fact lift goes out forever Most areas part Golden Gate National Recreation Area quite easily accessible auto worst 15-minute walk Most places area flyable winds southwest northwest year especially about March October Dan goes tell us prepared have ships fairly strong construction tight landing areas winds blow sometimes kind aircraft Fort Funston area hang gliders have priority over RC cant fly up area restricted us winds too strong too light hang gliders fly launch big heavy fast machines 25 mph up anyone interested flying slope gliders area feel free give call Dan Fulmers address 2495 27th Ave San Francisco CA 94116 telephone number 415 731-1063 Give Dan call Im sure enthusiastic slope soarer would glad help RC slope soaring either live plan visit San Francisco live around Bay area another active slope soaring group located San Jose area group South Bay Soaring Society SBSS SBSS has done lot develop organized events around Bay area year group hosts number slope races year featured special slope camp out camp out seemed neat way get families involved slopingand also just have some fun hanging out together Gavin Botha current president SBSS telephone number 408 725-2473 address contact have Continued page 152 March 1993 71 Lra Wing Span 67 WelgIt 95- 100 lbs Wing Area 96Esq Engine 60 Fresh Aire II Wing Span 68 WelgIt 85-95 lbs Wing Area 9X sq k EngIne 120 Wing Span 66 WeIght 85-90 lbs Wing Area 940 sq k-i EngIne 120 m i Please send $100 Catalog Wing Span iU weegiw -95 lbs Wing Area 860 sq h Engine 120 0 0 German modeler refuses buy kit finished sailplanehe uses balsa Japanese tissue model flies great owner ASW-22 six-meter glider mechanical engineer Opel GM model flies like big CatalogsThe Best Scale Best Scale$400 ASP Model aircraft Plans Handbook$500 ASP Scale Drawinq Plans Book$500 RC Model World Const Guide$600 VIH German Plans Book$6 00 t*oe Pu6p des -5 714 8853959 credit card T-28B 1/5th Scale 102 span 22 MAMMOTh Plans $3800 pp 3ob Holman Box 741 San Berdo CA 92402 included Diana available favorite hobby dealer choices /6- A- /4- /3-scale sizes fun angle becoming more popular scale modeling Ace RICs Capn Eddy becomes good choice pilots command molded latex Capn Eddy available two sizes two versions can purchase Capn unpainted prepainted Ace RIC either /6 oximate scales Aces address 116 West 19th Street Box 511 Higginsville MO 64037 Officers Gentlemen formerly Knights Air has making fine scale pilots long time companys Jeff Troy says wouldnt think covering model high-tech Black Baron Iron no can sure theyve got right temperature thermometer Thats top covering manufacturers now strongly recommend purchase inexpensive Pocket Thermometers Its tiny gauge thats surprisingly accurate place sole iron watch needle go around Takes about 30 seconds Takes guesswork out covering Isnt time treated yourself iron can trust Most modelers shocked iron cannot maintain varies about 40 degrees 20 No wonder get bubbles sags cant figure out best solution buy toprated Black Baron Iron Its high-tech thermostat guarantees temperature drift 5 degrees its few bucks addition Black Baron Iron has unique roll bars sides fit neatly fillets undercambers Its coating 100% Blackstone big improvement over less expensive gray coatings 420 Babylon Rd Horsham PA 19044 offerings molded vinyl pilots O&Gs line available either busts full figures Dont let tailored flying garb picture accompanying column fool borrowed wifes sewing machine actually made uniforms see Bleriot XI-2s pilot observer wearing However rest assured Officers Gentlemen full figures busts feature clothing detail molded right pilot theres no anxiety about own sewing capabilities Guys youll love guys Bob Holman Plans PO Box 741 San Bernardino CA 92402 has /4-scale Fokker D-VIII Flying Razor Plan Pac available Bob promises will cost fortune build plans drawn Frank Comyns few years ago assuring design has adequately flight-tested proven before being offered Plan Pac includes plan epoxy glass cowl precut wing ribs very reasonable price Well thats about installment am currently preparing trip Chicago 1992 Radio Control Hobby Trade Association RCHTA model show Next issue hope have photos report concerning scale activity Chicago static tables normally some finest displays aeromodeling skills seen anywhere So until next time friends build straight fly safely Ill talk again lope SoaringlByors Continued page 71 SBSS John Dvorak current photographer Johns address 1638 Farringdon Ct San Jose CA 95127 So looking get involved soaring Bay area give Dan Gavin John shout will point right direction get help need Another letter came way telling about building flying Sagitta 600 Well Sagitta 600 good intermediate glider would like share information might interested glider uses fairly conventional building techniques has fuselage balsa ply wing balsa built-up construction 600 has wingspan 78 area 600 sq thus name 600 wing Sagitta utilizes Eppler 205 airfoil section tatiplane built up semisymmetrical section letter received Art Boysen Silverdale Washington Art says reason chose build Sagitta 600 good glider both slope soaring flatland flying As kit made few minor changes 152 Model Aviation -1 JUST RELEASED! 4 9 DIRECT PLUS STIMALG vvidTE TO T&T AERO ioCriARLto& PLMIINFIELD IN 46168 CALL 317 839-8415 wings built flat no dihedral flaps ailerons Two microservos wing Vision radio Airtronics used control top surface wing fully sheeted accurate airfoil fuselage extended two inches behind trailing edge wing longer tail moment first bulkhead/nose block widened /v inch 600-mAh battery could used fuselage finished 2 ozisq yd fiberglass extra layer 4 ozIsq yd put nose extra strength EZ-Lam epoxy available Aerospace CompositesWB used laminations tinted red turned out like orange eliminate painting Total model weight finished 50 ounces came out tad heavier wanted first slope flight strong winds 20 mph nine ounces extra weight added ballast Sagitta handled conditions like seasoned champ Very stable forgiving ot Largest Inventories 01 Miniature Bearings Remote Control Models Cars ks Engines s es Helicopters N 3 Complete Product Lines Premium Ultra-Seal trictionless sealed maintenance-free bearings Econo-Power bearings precisionengineered strength durability High Speed high heat engine bearings N Huge Inventory Standard US Metric Bearings N Low Prices Fast Delivery N Toll-Free Number Easy Ordering N Dealer Programs Available Ask Boca Bearings local hobby shop Call 14071 998-0004 Toll-free USA 800 332-3256 Toll-free Canada 800 553-3256 Fax Order 14071998-0119 send $300 tor catalog something looking Sagitta will fly both slow fast desired flaps nice increasing lift landing some tight areas Overall am very pleased Sagitta 600 good friends TnCities Ron Hollenbeck has Sagitta 600 have flown times can verify Arts assessment 600 very good all-around model both slope soaring thermal flying Sagitta 600 capable loops rolls inverted flight fair amount down elevator would like information about Sagitta 600 Art built give him call telephone number 206 692-9965 might send SASE info 9809 Willamette Meridian Rd NW Silverdale WA 98383 Northwest interested soaring very good club located Seattle area Seattle FRENCH VS RIC BATTERY TEST THOSE THATAPPLY TO YOU D SORRY CANT ELY TODAY.I FORGOT TO CHARGE UPLASTNIGHT D I HOPE GIONT COOK MY BATTERIES CHARGED ATEULL RATEFOR WAYOVER lB HOURS Z] THIS SHOULD REALLY BE MY LAST PLIGHT IM NOT SORE IF MY BATTERIES WERE FULLY CHARGED D SUREICANFLY TOGAE TRICKLE CHARGE MY R C SYSTEM CONTINUOUSLY WITH THE FRENCH TRICKL ER! 55g FRENCHY WILL d Trykle yharge Ease Ba tie days weeks eve see Coseenent Ole w-L5h1 yea TRICKIER GIa-lhoiteesl1/1 1 Its jebBe ready toPor ANs weeks Bevat L5I 52 05 S&H ie27o7 H ELECTRON S N PO BosS WeithisNes Oh Area Soaring Society SASS infor mation contact Wade Reynolds 12448 83rd Ave S Seattle WA 98178 Wade enthusiastic about flying general can certainly help get involved local Seattle soaring activities telephone number 206 772-0291 Give him call write him information SASS like scale soaring will interested next two bits information have pass along First manufacturer scale sailplanes has moved south France Montreal Canada manufacturer Raymond Size good friend business partner Etienne Dorig has written us letter explain what company has offer models vary size largest model having span 138 wing area 1085 sq Etienne says kit line carries 20 different models Ka-6e ASW-17 ASW-19 PIK-20 Grob 102 Pilatus B4 etc beautiful other 1/6 scale Vintage modem high-performance types kits very well done complete can recommend kit him scale experience catalogs will ready very soon havent flown models available Raymonds company however Wade Reynolds has t/5-scale models may able provide information pictures have received show beautiful Pilatus B4 equally nice Grob So have interest scale may worth write Raymond Write Raymond Size 3731 ch dOka St Joseph du Lac Quebec JON iMO Canada can reached telephone 514 472-4282 New National Scale Soaring Association next item news dealing scale soaring comes group individuals very enthusiastic about scale scale enthusiasts want promote scale RC soaring national level have started new association dedicated RC scale soaring movement will include interests 154 Model Aviation *Address__________________ City ________________ State ____ Zip Send 8sca Seadvg Dept C 2304 7040W Pslmetto Park Rd Raton FL 33433 Power Slope Scale Vintage Modern Slope Scale Thermal Scale special emphasis being placed bringing scale specialties together new association being founded scale proponents such Pete Bechtel Gene Cope Gary McVay Erik Eiche Gary Brokaw Frank Smith Roy Lightle Randy Holzapple Greg Neveau modelers see something special within scale RC soaring movement want have share affiliation camaraderie new association will called North American Scale Soaring Association NASSA small group Northwest scale enthusiasts wants attract members throughout United States Canada Mexico Judy Jerry Slates RIC Soaring Digest have graciously agreed provide dedicated bimonthly column publication disseminate news members association Therefore members will able keep abreast happenings within NASSA using RCSD news provider membership dues can kept low Members will able attend NASSA-sanctioned events across country will also allow association host annual event sanctioned NASSA AMA Members will also play crucial role developing policies direction scale soaring movement addition will provide momentum will propel scale now 21st century kick off association get individuals interested scale association has couple things planned its new members 1993 first supported Mr Tom Kikuchi RC soaring scale enthusiast representative RC radio people JR Tom has involved RC scale soaring number years has offered provide JR Radio X-347 raffle prize members join association May 15 1993 winner will chosen random drawing association will pay shipping radio lucky RC scale soaring member Tom didnt feel radio enough steer RC enthusiasts North America direction scale Tom added incentive offering three X-347 radios radios given away groups first informal AMA-sanctioned scale rally event scheduled July 10-11 1993 Richland Washington site International Scale Fun Flys events format will set around flying scale models types either thermal field using winch aero-tow good slope sites available Tri-City area As special point interest about 1993 Scale Rally thermal flying will feature task established Mr Martin Simonss club Australia way Martin Simons has heartily endorsed idea scale soaring association North America sees chance scale soaring become truly international movement Some may have read purchased Mr Simonss book Vintage Sailpianes published TOES STILL SEE IT 0 HFNRY~ Kookaburra Technical Publications PTY LTD PO Box 648 Dandenong 3175 Melbourne Victoria Australia Anyway task simple stay aloft total 40 minutes multiple launches allowed necessary also requires model landed runway spot landedjust landed runway Models will judged accuracy detail however judging will done outside circle 25 feet diameter Also models will divided three classes Two classes will separated date date November 1957 all-fiberglass sailplane introduced gliders patterned after designs built will considered Modern Vintage models will copying gliders designed built prior November 1957 special class will exist Power Scaletype modelsand some may aero-tow knows Rest assured however will really laid-back event attend should March 1993 155 STANDARD SPORTSMAN PILOTS YOU CAN AFFORD FROM $1 95 TO $745 RACING WITH GOGGLES STANDARD WITH GOGGLES MILITARY WITH HELMET AND VISOR SPORTSMAN WITH AMBER SUN GLASSES FROM 1/12 TO 1/4 SCALE INJECTION MOLDED IN FLESH COLOR FOR LIFE LIKE DETAIL SEND SASE FOR FREE ILLUSTRATED ORDER FORM WILLIAMS BROS INC PAWNEE ST SAN MARCOS CA 92069 16995 OAK CONST/COMPLETELY FUEL PROOF Ultimate Flight Box eBRASS HARDWARE UD WILL STORE 2 TRANSMITTERS THREE SLIDE OUT DRAWERS eALSO INCLUDED CONTROL PANEL FUEL PUMP 1 GAL FUEL BOTTLE 1 2V RECHARGABLE NO MAINTENANCE BATTERY ACTUAL SIZE 16 x 16 x NORTHWEST HOBBY TECHNOLOGIES 322 E St SE rn WA 98002 206 939-0884 Serious Horsepower1 05 ST YS Rossi & Webra Parts Service Custom Engines Accessories Dave Shadel Performance Specialties 9c /ib La / JJ}JabJ Send $1 00for fully illustrated catalog information Call 702 265-7523 Hours 10 am 5 pm Monday Thursday PO Box 3146 nerville NV 89410 Available YS Lang & Short Stroke 06 Long Stroke 05 6IFSR 0S 40 VRP/VF 0S 91 VROF STX-40 Rossi 40 coming soon enjoy themselves wind blowing event becomes slope soaring rally doesnt its thermal field rally youve suppressing desire scale finally want become part new growing movement write NASSA will doubt discovering some best-performing sailplanes RC dCC M4Wrc6ood Learn fly planes private field Five 6 day course $350 Open year round Send SASE complete info Southwest RC Flying 2818 Carolina NE Albuquerque NM 87110505-832-6394 soaring has offer NASSAs address now same Rt 4 Box 9544 W Richiand WA 99352 information please include SASE cost join association $10 per year Some funds will go toward supporting column RCSD rest money will used sponsor annual scale event must noted NASSA intends host its annual scale rally different sites year scale modelers parts North America will eventually have chance attend going join NASSA may wise subscribe RCSD address PO Box 2108 Wylie TX 75098-2108 4RO PylonlHager Continued paqe 72 will allow good paint adhesion provide color beneath top colors cover coat color paint will needed cover helmet Let primer dry well before proceeding 3 Lately has trend static judges look pilot matches paint scheme airplane some way would suggest have some inkling way want paint airplane before paint pilots helmet have idea want paint airplane use some fairly neutral colors paint helmet least base color airplane rule suggestion use Testors plastic model palnts pilots paints come variety colors gloss excellent Some may painting pilots whatever paint will using airplane fine just prefer Testors no mixing 4 Palnt helmet first will allow mask over face worrying about pulling face paint details off remove masking tape paint face usually put base coat flesh color pass pilot over Marie applies details combination paint makeup must careful makeup thoughit may fade over timebut seem have airplanes have lasted long enough pilots get pasty look What better person wife girlfriend apply face make-up satisfied face coat Testors semigloss clear will seal makeup down take shiny look away Put pilot aside now 5 Dying canopy Some people like dye canopy color closely matches complements color scheme have mind used dye canopies have stopped because extremely careful will make too dark will able see fine cockpit detail added time comes judging Remember airplanes supposed judged distance 5 10 feet make detail large enough seen distance canopy too dark see through may get score deserve comes cockpit detailing decide dye cockpit canopy get yourself some Rit Fabric Dye powdered form color wish use Rit should available supermarkets drug stores hardware stores want canopy turn out gray buy black figure will just adjust density length time have submerged Black dye turns out very 156 Model Aviation ES ___MILLS METhLS 800KS -PRECISION INSTRUMENTS COMPLETE CATALOG $200 1 COOs items CAMPBELL TOOLS CO 2000M5O,aOoad 5prinqfiOd OH 45505 503 3228562 R/C BEGINNERS hobby loses about half its potential fliers because fail successfully solo IT ISNT THEIR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULTI lust some advertised trainers impossible average beginner solo seems norm crash ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-oft oem student quite unnecessary YOU COULD SOLO YOUR FIRST TIME UP Thanks extensive trainer flighttest ing ever conducted hobby can now know advance ones fly slow handsoff stable easy enough Grandma just so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label Send $350 plus 52 postage EASE-OF-FLYING RATINGS OF RIC TRAINERS Over 40 currently available train ers evaluated including ARFs Also grades easeof-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainers good trainers marketed does no warn about Guarantee money back say eye-opening candid enlight ening time-saving money-saving frustrationsparing R/O publication have ever readl Send check mooey order Jim Waterman 3818 Deerfield San AntonIo TX 78218 u-H h.L ELI ROLLED PLANS 3/6-63500 -INSTR 1/9-11600 tP&H TBGLUDTB KFLIwrr I0EUSTh/n smu-oe&zx wuem 06 4 1i16Woodmom 180SpAI 07WINO 805 op 0461TB 3ThflABEL 030 N840088000 00 pl8 teiS 622 3flflRBE 30 08 POSE 430 od p2
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/03
Page Numbers: 70, 71, 152, 154, 155, 156
IR ADHO CONTROL Re MODELING unquestionably international hobby/sport could liken math internationally understood language So too RC soaring participants celebrating its greatness around world month will begin sharing some pictures just such international modeler Mr John Jelinek RC soaring enthusiast currently stationed Germany As already know Germany undoubtedly soaring center world full-size sailplane manufacturers located Germany also home some great minds soaring including Dr Eppler Dr Quabeck super designers like Martin Heide Mr Heide individual responsible designing new ASH-26 18-meter sailplane full-size manufacturers have given soaring community advanced technologies such composite aircraft light strong able sport aspect ratios 351 have also led way performance providing such designs Nimbus IV can boast L/D lift-to-drag ratio 62 1 Think glider performance towed 10000 feet above ground can glide SLOPE SOARING 00 feet horizontally before landing 11742 miles Remember theoretically still air no air currents going up down real atmospheric environment however up down air currents think thermals up air sink down air So super ship such Nimbus IV would have very good odds finding lift during 11 7-mile glide points out advanced soaring machines have become German technology leading way Because able scavenge knowledge German full-size soaring community community sets standards rest soaring world German modelers also among best world mind no wonder models coming out Germany demonstrate leading-edge technology other modelers both admire copy might remember German modelers building models employed molded wings fuselages standard equipment well before rest worlds RC soaring community Also German modelers have long avid slope soaring enthusiasts have followed footsteps German fullscale soaring pilots trekked Wasserkuppe slope soar vintage gliders early 1920s Today slope soaring established part RC soaring German enthusiasts enthusiasts host F3F races such scale soaring events cross country aerobatics contests entrants judged accuracy maneuvers have organized pioneer speed events challenging world records put scale rallies host hundreds entrants hosted precision aerobatics contests can compete power RC spectators day pictures John has sent site allows slopers chance fly superb hill good lift grass landing runway also owned local slope soaring club means cant taken away Wow Wouldnt wonderful know club owned slope its own some developer could buy future shopping malls homes Since models have no engines local residents probably wont complain about noise pollution either site what would call dream hill wind blowing wrong way John tells simply move other side launch lift blowing up opposite face Also can judge pictures site certainly able support large models such ASW-22 shown sports span six meters 1969 feet site must also produce pretty strong lift support little scale ships similar pictured appears hot rod Bay Area Soaring Dan Fulmer sent letter back telling about good slope soaring available around San Francisco area says number outstanding slope sites just south San Francisco along coast starting Fort Funston San Francisco Pacifica area 10 miles south cliffs range anywhere 50 350 feet face mostly west westnorthwest provides super lift slopes 60O80O steep run right down Pacific Ocean breakers 70 Model Aviation 4Raymond Sizes Grab 102 spans 118-in has 1240 sq wing area uses E392 airfoil weighs 105 oz has wing loading 12 ozisq ft View looking north San Francisco Fort Funston area 96-in-span model weighs about seven pounds likes model P-38 suspended fishing line big hills stiff breezes Shore 180 feet down Goldberg Ultimate Cowl/Wheel Pants Wing Skinning Video Desaflo II Wing Span 685 WelgIt 85-96 lbs WI rea 840 s n Enee 120 Goldberg Extra 300 Cowl/Wheel Pants 615 455-0735 FAX 615 455-0677 iIilll1 215 Big Spnngs Avenue ahoma TN 37388 little further inland northsouth running ridge lot higher obviously steep shoreline cliffs made up fact lift goes out forever Most areas part Golden Gate National Recreation Area quite easily accessible auto worst 15-minute walk Most places area flyable winds southwest northwest year especially about March October Dan goes tell us prepared have ships fairly strong construction tight landing areas winds blow sometimes kind aircraft Fort Funston area hang gliders have priority over RC cant fly up area restricted us winds too strong too light hang gliders fly launch big heavy fast machines 25 mph up anyone interested flying slope gliders area feel free give call Dan Fulmers address 2495 27th Ave San Francisco CA 94116 telephone number 415 731-1063 Give Dan call Im sure enthusiastic slope soarer would glad help RC slope soaring either live plan visit San Francisco live around Bay area another active slope soaring group located San Jose area group South Bay Soaring Society SBSS SBSS has done lot develop organized events around Bay area year group hosts number slope races year featured special slope camp out camp out seemed neat way get families involved slopingand also just have some fun hanging out together Gavin Botha current president SBSS telephone number 408 725-2473 address contact have Continued page 152 March 1993 71 Lra Wing Span 67 WelgIt 95- 100 lbs Wing Area 96Esq Engine 60 Fresh Aire II Wing Span 68 WelgIt 85-95 lbs Wing Area 9X sq k EngIne 120 Wing Span 66 WeIght 85-90 lbs Wing Area 940 sq k-i EngIne 120 m i Please send $100 Catalog Wing Span iU weegiw -95 lbs Wing Area 860 sq h Engine 120 0 0 German modeler refuses buy kit finished sailplanehe uses balsa Japanese tissue model flies great owner ASW-22 six-meter glider mechanical engineer Opel GM model flies like big CatalogsThe Best Scale Best Scale$400 ASP Model aircraft Plans Handbook$500 ASP Scale Drawinq Plans Book$500 RC Model World Const Guide$600 VIH German Plans Book$6 00 t*oe Pu6p des -5 714 8853959 credit card T-28B 1/5th Scale 102 span 22 MAMMOTh Plans $3800 pp 3ob Holman Box 741 San Berdo CA 92402 included Diana available favorite hobby dealer choices /6- A- /4- /3-scale sizes fun angle becoming more popular scale modeling Ace RICs Capn Eddy becomes good choice pilots command molded latex Capn Eddy available two sizes two versions can purchase Capn unpainted prepainted Ace RIC either /6 oximate scales Aces address 116 West 19th Street Box 511 Higginsville MO 64037 Officers Gentlemen formerly Knights Air has making fine scale pilots long time companys Jeff Troy says wouldnt think covering model high-tech Black Baron Iron no can sure theyve got right temperature thermometer Thats top covering manufacturers now strongly recommend purchase inexpensive Pocket Thermometers Its tiny gauge thats surprisingly accurate place sole iron watch needle go around Takes about 30 seconds Takes guesswork out covering Isnt time treated yourself iron can trust Most modelers shocked iron cannot maintain varies about 40 degrees 20 No wonder get bubbles sags cant figure out best solution buy toprated Black Baron Iron Its high-tech thermostat guarantees temperature drift 5 degrees its few bucks addition Black Baron Iron has unique roll bars sides fit neatly fillets undercambers Its coating 100% Blackstone big improvement over less expensive gray coatings 420 Babylon Rd Horsham PA 19044 offerings molded vinyl pilots O&Gs line available either busts full figures Dont let tailored flying garb picture accompanying column fool borrowed wifes sewing machine actually made uniforms see Bleriot XI-2s pilot observer wearing However rest assured Officers Gentlemen full figures busts feature clothing detail molded right pilot theres no anxiety about own sewing capabilities Guys youll love guys Bob Holman Plans PO Box 741 San Bernardino CA 92402 has /4-scale Fokker D-VIII Flying Razor Plan Pac available Bob promises will cost fortune build plans drawn Frank Comyns few years ago assuring design has adequately flight-tested proven before being offered Plan Pac includes plan epoxy glass cowl precut wing ribs very reasonable price Well thats about installment am currently preparing trip Chicago 1992 Radio Control Hobby Trade Association RCHTA model show Next issue hope have photos report concerning scale activity Chicago static tables normally some finest displays aeromodeling skills seen anywhere So until next time friends build straight fly safely Ill talk again lope SoaringlByors Continued page 71 SBSS John Dvorak current photographer Johns address 1638 Farringdon Ct San Jose CA 95127 So looking get involved soaring Bay area give Dan Gavin John shout will point right direction get help need Another letter came way telling about building flying Sagitta 600 Well Sagitta 600 good intermediate glider would like share information might interested glider uses fairly conventional building techniques has fuselage balsa ply wing balsa built-up construction 600 has wingspan 78 area 600 sq thus name 600 wing Sagitta utilizes Eppler 205 airfoil section tatiplane built up semisymmetrical section letter received Art Boysen Silverdale Washington Art says reason chose build Sagitta 600 good glider both slope soaring flatland flying As kit made few minor changes 152 Model Aviation -1 JUST RELEASED! 4 9 DIRECT PLUS STIMALG vvidTE TO T&T AERO ioCriARLto& PLMIINFIELD IN 46168 CALL 317 839-8415 wings built flat no dihedral flaps ailerons Two microservos wing Vision radio Airtronics used control top surface wing fully sheeted accurate airfoil fuselage extended two inches behind trailing edge wing longer tail moment first bulkhead/nose block widened /v inch 600-mAh battery could used fuselage finished 2 ozisq yd fiberglass extra layer 4 ozIsq yd put nose extra strength EZ-Lam epoxy available Aerospace CompositesWB used laminations tinted red turned out like orange eliminate painting Total model weight finished 50 ounces came out tad heavier wanted first slope flight strong winds 20 mph nine ounces extra weight added ballast Sagitta handled conditions like seasoned champ Very stable forgiving ot Largest Inventories 01 Miniature Bearings Remote Control Models Cars ks Engines s es Helicopters N 3 Complete Product Lines Premium Ultra-Seal trictionless sealed maintenance-free bearings Econo-Power bearings precisionengineered strength durability High Speed high heat engine bearings N Huge Inventory Standard US Metric Bearings N Low Prices Fast Delivery N Toll-Free Number Easy Ordering N Dealer Programs Available Ask Boca Bearings local hobby shop Call 14071 998-0004 Toll-free USA 800 332-3256 Toll-free Canada 800 553-3256 Fax Order 14071998-0119 send $300 tor catalog something looking Sagitta will fly both slow fast desired flaps nice increasing lift landing some tight areas Overall am very pleased Sagitta 600 good friends TnCities Ron Hollenbeck has Sagitta 600 have flown times can verify Arts assessment 600 very good all-around model both slope soaring thermal flying Sagitta 600 capable loops rolls inverted flight fair amount down elevator would like information about Sagitta 600 Art built give him call telephone number 206 692-9965 might send SASE info 9809 Willamette Meridian Rd NW Silverdale WA 98383 Northwest interested soaring very good club located Seattle area Seattle FRENCH VS RIC BATTERY TEST THOSE THATAPPLY TO YOU D SORRY CANT ELY TODAY.I FORGOT TO CHARGE UPLASTNIGHT D I HOPE GIONT COOK MY BATTERIES CHARGED ATEULL RATEFOR WAYOVER lB HOURS Z] THIS SHOULD REALLY BE MY LAST PLIGHT IM NOT SORE IF MY BATTERIES WERE FULLY CHARGED D SUREICANFLY TOGAE TRICKLE CHARGE MY R C SYSTEM CONTINUOUSLY WITH THE FRENCH TRICKL ER! 55g FRENCHY WILL d Trykle yharge Ease Ba tie days weeks eve see Coseenent Ole w-L5h1 yea TRICKIER GIa-lhoiteesl1/1 1 Its jebBe ready toPor ANs weeks Bevat L5I 52 05 S&H ie27o7 H ELECTRON S N PO BosS WeithisNes Oh Area Soaring Society SASS infor mation contact Wade Reynolds 12448 83rd Ave S Seattle WA 98178 Wade enthusiastic about flying general can certainly help get involved local Seattle soaring activities telephone number 206 772-0291 Give him call write him information SASS like scale soaring will interested next two bits information have pass along First manufacturer scale sailplanes has moved south France Montreal Canada manufacturer Raymond Size good friend business partner Etienne Dorig has written us letter explain what company has offer models vary size largest model having span 138 wing area 1085 sq Etienne says kit line carries 20 different models Ka-6e ASW-17 ASW-19 PIK-20 Grob 102 Pilatus B4 etc beautiful other 1/6 scale Vintage modem high-performance types kits very well done complete can recommend kit him scale experience catalogs will ready very soon havent flown models available Raymonds company however Wade Reynolds has t/5-scale models may able provide information pictures have received show beautiful Pilatus B4 equally nice Grob So have interest scale may worth write Raymond Write Raymond Size 3731 ch dOka St Joseph du Lac Quebec JON iMO Canada can reached telephone 514 472-4282 New National Scale Soaring Association next item news dealing scale soaring comes group individuals very enthusiastic about scale scale enthusiasts want promote scale RC soaring national level have started new association dedicated RC scale soaring movement will include interests 154 Model Aviation *Address__________________ City ________________ State ____ Zip Send 8sca Seadvg Dept C 2304 7040W Pslmetto Park Rd Raton FL 33433 Power Slope Scale Vintage Modern Slope Scale Thermal Scale special emphasis being placed bringing scale specialties together new association being founded scale proponents such Pete Bechtel Gene Cope Gary McVay Erik Eiche Gary Brokaw Frank Smith Roy Lightle Randy Holzapple Greg Neveau modelers see something special within scale RC soaring movement want have share affiliation camaraderie new association will called North American Scale Soaring Association NASSA small group Northwest scale enthusiasts wants attract members throughout United States Canada Mexico Judy Jerry Slates RIC Soaring Digest have graciously agreed provide dedicated bimonthly column publication disseminate news members association Therefore members will able keep abreast happenings within NASSA using RCSD news provider membership dues can kept low Members will able attend NASSA-sanctioned events across country will also allow association host annual event sanctioned NASSA AMA Members will also play crucial role developing policies direction scale soaring movement addition will provide momentum will propel scale now 21st century kick off association get individuals interested scale association has couple things planned its new members 1993 first supported Mr Tom Kikuchi RC soaring scale enthusiast representative RC radio people JR Tom has involved RC scale soaring number years has offered provide JR Radio X-347 raffle prize members join association May 15 1993 winner will chosen random drawing association will pay shipping radio lucky RC scale soaring member Tom didnt feel radio enough steer RC enthusiasts North America direction scale Tom added incentive offering three X-347 radios radios given away groups first informal AMA-sanctioned scale rally event scheduled July 10-11 1993 Richland Washington site International Scale Fun Flys events format will set around flying scale models types either thermal field using winch aero-tow good slope sites available Tri-City area As special point interest about 1993 Scale Rally thermal flying will feature task established Mr Martin Simonss club Australia way Martin Simons has heartily endorsed idea scale soaring association North America sees chance scale soaring become truly international movement Some may have read purchased Mr Simonss book Vintage Sailpianes published TOES STILL SEE IT 0 HFNRY~ Kookaburra Technical Publications PTY LTD PO Box 648 Dandenong 3175 Melbourne Victoria Australia Anyway task simple stay aloft total 40 minutes multiple launches allowed necessary also requires model landed runway spot landedjust landed runway Models will judged accuracy detail however judging will done outside circle 25 feet diameter Also models will divided three classes Two classes will separated date date November 1957 all-fiberglass sailplane introduced gliders patterned after designs built will considered Modern Vintage models will copying gliders designed built prior November 1957 special class will exist Power Scaletype modelsand some may aero-tow knows Rest assured however will really laid-back event attend should March 1993 155 STANDARD SPORTSMAN PILOTS YOU CAN AFFORD FROM $1 95 TO $745 RACING WITH GOGGLES STANDARD WITH GOGGLES MILITARY WITH HELMET AND VISOR SPORTSMAN WITH AMBER SUN GLASSES FROM 1/12 TO 1/4 SCALE INJECTION MOLDED IN FLESH COLOR FOR LIFE LIKE DETAIL SEND SASE FOR FREE ILLUSTRATED ORDER FORM WILLIAMS BROS INC PAWNEE ST SAN MARCOS CA 92069 16995 OAK CONST/COMPLETELY FUEL PROOF Ultimate Flight Box eBRASS HARDWARE UD WILL STORE 2 TRANSMITTERS THREE SLIDE OUT DRAWERS eALSO INCLUDED CONTROL PANEL FUEL PUMP 1 GAL FUEL BOTTLE 1 2V RECHARGABLE NO MAINTENANCE BATTERY ACTUAL SIZE 16 x 16 x NORTHWEST HOBBY TECHNOLOGIES 322 E St SE rn WA 98002 206 939-0884 Serious Horsepower1 05 ST YS Rossi & Webra Parts Service Custom Engines Accessories Dave Shadel Performance Specialties 9c /ib La / JJ}JabJ Send $1 00for fully illustrated catalog information Call 702 265-7523 Hours 10 am 5 pm Monday Thursday PO Box 3146 nerville NV 89410 Available YS Lang & Short Stroke 06 Long Stroke 05 6IFSR 0S 40 VRP/VF 0S 91 VROF STX-40 Rossi 40 coming soon enjoy themselves wind blowing event becomes slope soaring rally doesnt its thermal field rally youve suppressing desire scale finally want become part new growing movement write NASSA will doubt discovering some best-performing sailplanes RC dCC M4Wrc6ood Learn fly planes private field Five 6 day course $350 Open year round Send SASE complete info Southwest RC Flying 2818 Carolina NE Albuquerque NM 87110505-832-6394 soaring has offer NASSAs address now same Rt 4 Box 9544 W Richiand WA 99352 information please include SASE cost join association $10 per year Some funds will go toward supporting column RCSD rest money will used sponsor annual scale event must noted NASSA intends host its annual scale rally different sites year scale modelers parts North America will eventually have chance attend going join NASSA may wise subscribe RCSD address PO Box 2108 Wylie TX 75098-2108 4RO PylonlHager Continued paqe 72 will allow good paint adhesion provide color beneath top colors cover coat color paint will needed cover helmet Let primer dry well before proceeding 3 Lately has trend static judges look pilot matches paint scheme airplane some way would suggest have some inkling way want paint airplane before paint pilots helmet have idea want paint airplane use some fairly neutral colors paint helmet least base color airplane rule suggestion use Testors plastic model palnts pilots paints come variety colors gloss excellent Some may painting pilots whatever paint will using airplane fine just prefer Testors no mixing 4 Palnt helmet first will allow mask over face worrying about pulling face paint details off remove masking tape paint face usually put base coat flesh color pass pilot over Marie applies details combination paint makeup must careful makeup thoughit may fade over timebut seem have airplanes have lasted long enough pilots get pasty look What better person wife girlfriend apply face make-up satisfied face coat Testors semigloss clear will seal makeup down take shiny look away Put pilot aside now 5 Dying canopy Some people like dye canopy color closely matches complements color scheme have mind used dye canopies have stopped because extremely careful will make too dark will able see fine cockpit detail added time comes judging Remember airplanes supposed judged distance 5 10 feet make detail large enough seen distance canopy too dark see through may get score deserve comes cockpit detailing decide dye cockpit canopy get yourself some Rit Fabric Dye powdered form color wish use Rit should available supermarkets drug stores hardware stores want canopy turn out gray buy black figure will just adjust density length time have submerged Black dye turns out very 156 Model Aviation ES ___MILLS METhLS 800KS -PRECISION INSTRUMENTS COMPLETE CATALOG $200 1 COOs items CAMPBELL TOOLS CO 2000M5O,aOoad 5prinqfiOd OH 45505 503 3228562 R/C BEGINNERS hobby loses about half its potential fliers because fail successfully solo IT ISNT THEIR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULTI lust some advertised trainers impossible average beginner solo seems norm crash ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-oft oem student quite unnecessary YOU COULD SOLO YOUR FIRST TIME UP Thanks extensive trainer flighttest ing ever conducted hobby can now know advance ones fly slow handsoff stable easy enough Grandma just so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label Send $350 plus 52 postage EASE-OF-FLYING RATINGS OF RIC TRAINERS Over 40 currently available train ers evaluated including ARFs Also grades easeof-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainers good trainers marketed does no warn about Guarantee money back say eye-opening candid enlight ening time-saving money-saving frustrationsparing R/O publication have ever readl Send check mooey order Jim Waterman 3818 Deerfield San AntonIo TX 78218 u-H h.L ELI ROLLED PLANS 3/6-63500 -INSTR 1/9-11600 tP&H TBGLUDTB KFLIwrr I0EUSTh/n smu-oe&zx wuem 06 4 1i16Woodmom 180SpAI 07WINO 805 op 0461TB 3ThflABEL 030 N840088000 00 pl8 teiS 622 3flflRBE 30 08 POSE 430 od p2
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/03
Page Numbers: 70, 71, 152, 154, 155, 156
IR ADHO CONTROL Re MODELING unquestionably international hobby/sport could liken math internationally understood language So too RC soaring participants celebrating its greatness around world month will begin sharing some pictures just such international modeler Mr John Jelinek RC soaring enthusiast currently stationed Germany As already know Germany undoubtedly soaring center world full-size sailplane manufacturers located Germany also home some great minds soaring including Dr Eppler Dr Quabeck super designers like Martin Heide Mr Heide individual responsible designing new ASH-26 18-meter sailplane full-size manufacturers have given soaring community advanced technologies such composite aircraft light strong able sport aspect ratios 351 have also led way performance providing such designs Nimbus IV can boast L/D lift-to-drag ratio 62 1 Think glider performance towed 10000 feet above ground can glide SLOPE SOARING 00 feet horizontally before landing 11742 miles Remember theoretically still air no air currents going up down real atmospheric environment however up down air currents think thermals up air sink down air So super ship such Nimbus IV would have very good odds finding lift during 11 7-mile glide points out advanced soaring machines have become German technology leading way Because able scavenge knowledge German full-size soaring community community sets standards rest soaring world German modelers also among best world mind no wonder models coming out Germany demonstrate leading-edge technology other modelers both admire copy might remember German modelers building models employed molded wings fuselages standard equipment well before rest worlds RC soaring community Also German modelers have long avid slope soaring enthusiasts have followed footsteps German fullscale soaring pilots trekked Wasserkuppe slope soar vintage gliders early 1920s Today slope soaring established part RC soaring German enthusiasts enthusiasts host F3F races such scale soaring events cross country aerobatics contests entrants judged accuracy maneuvers have organized pioneer speed events challenging world records put scale rallies host hundreds entrants hosted precision aerobatics contests can compete power RC spectators day pictures John has sent site allows slopers chance fly superb hill good lift grass landing runway also owned local slope soaring club means cant taken away Wow Wouldnt wonderful know club owned slope its own some developer could buy future shopping malls homes Since models have no engines local residents probably wont complain about noise pollution either site what would call dream hill wind blowing wrong way John tells simply move other side launch lift blowing up opposite face Also can judge pictures site certainly able support large models such ASW-22 shown sports span six meters 1969 feet site must also produce pretty strong lift support little scale ships similar pictured appears hot rod Bay Area Soaring Dan Fulmer sent letter back telling about good slope soaring available around San Francisco area says number outstanding slope sites just south San Francisco along coast starting Fort Funston San Francisco Pacifica area 10 miles south cliffs range anywhere 50 350 feet face mostly west westnorthwest provides super lift slopes 60O80O steep run right down Pacific Ocean breakers 70 Model Aviation 4Raymond Sizes Grab 102 spans 118-in has 1240 sq wing area uses E392 airfoil weighs 105 oz has wing loading 12 ozisq ft View looking north San Francisco Fort Funston area 96-in-span model weighs about seven pounds likes model P-38 suspended fishing line big hills stiff breezes Shore 180 feet down Goldberg Ultimate Cowl/Wheel Pants Wing Skinning Video Desaflo II Wing Span 685 WelgIt 85-96 lbs WI rea 840 s n Enee 120 Goldberg Extra 300 Cowl/Wheel Pants 615 455-0735 FAX 615 455-0677 iIilll1 215 Big Spnngs Avenue ahoma TN 37388 little further inland northsouth running ridge lot higher obviously steep shoreline cliffs made up fact lift goes out forever Most areas part Golden Gate National Recreation Area quite easily accessible auto worst 15-minute walk Most places area flyable winds southwest northwest year especially about March October Dan goes tell us prepared have ships fairly strong construction tight landing areas winds blow sometimes kind aircraft Fort Funston area hang gliders have priority over RC cant fly up area restricted us winds too strong too light hang gliders fly launch big heavy fast machines 25 mph up anyone interested flying slope gliders area feel free give call Dan Fulmers address 2495 27th Ave San Francisco CA 94116 telephone number 415 731-1063 Give Dan call Im sure enthusiastic slope soarer would glad help RC slope soaring either live plan visit San Francisco live around Bay area another active slope soaring group located San Jose area group South Bay Soaring Society SBSS SBSS has done lot develop organized events around Bay area year group hosts number slope races year featured special slope camp out camp out seemed neat way get families involved slopingand also just have some fun hanging out together Gavin Botha current president SBSS telephone number 408 725-2473 address contact have Continued page 152 March 1993 71 Lra Wing Span 67 WelgIt 95- 100 lbs Wing Area 96Esq Engine 60 Fresh Aire II Wing Span 68 WelgIt 85-95 lbs Wing Area 9X sq k EngIne 120 Wing Span 66 WeIght 85-90 lbs Wing Area 940 sq k-i EngIne 120 m i Please send $100 Catalog Wing Span iU weegiw -95 lbs Wing Area 860 sq h Engine 120 0 0 German modeler refuses buy kit finished sailplanehe uses balsa Japanese tissue model flies great owner ASW-22 six-meter glider mechanical engineer Opel GM model flies like big CatalogsThe Best Scale Best Scale$400 ASP Model aircraft Plans Handbook$500 ASP Scale Drawinq Plans Book$500 RC Model World Const Guide$600 VIH German Plans Book$6 00 t*oe Pu6p des -5 714 8853959 credit card T-28B 1/5th Scale 102 span 22 MAMMOTh Plans $3800 pp 3ob Holman Box 741 San Berdo CA 92402 included Diana available favorite hobby dealer choices /6- A- /4- /3-scale sizes fun angle becoming more popular scale modeling Ace RICs Capn Eddy becomes good choice pilots command molded latex Capn Eddy available two sizes two versions can purchase Capn unpainted prepainted Ace RIC either /6 oximate scales Aces address 116 West 19th Street Box 511 Higginsville MO 64037 Officers Gentlemen formerly Knights Air has making fine scale pilots long time companys Jeff Troy says wouldnt think covering model high-tech Black Baron Iron no can sure theyve got right temperature thermometer Thats top covering manufacturers now strongly recommend purchase inexpensive Pocket Thermometers Its tiny gauge thats surprisingly accurate place sole iron watch needle go around Takes about 30 seconds Takes guesswork out covering Isnt time treated yourself iron can trust Most modelers shocked iron cannot maintain varies about 40 degrees 20 No wonder get bubbles sags cant figure out best solution buy toprated Black Baron Iron Its high-tech thermostat guarantees temperature drift 5 degrees its few bucks addition Black Baron Iron has unique roll bars sides fit neatly fillets undercambers Its coating 100% Blackstone big improvement over less expensive gray coatings 420 Babylon Rd Horsham PA 19044 offerings molded vinyl pilots O&Gs line available either busts full figures Dont let tailored flying garb picture accompanying column fool borrowed wifes sewing machine actually made uniforms see Bleriot XI-2s pilot observer wearing However rest assured Officers Gentlemen full figures busts feature clothing detail molded right pilot theres no anxiety about own sewing capabilities Guys youll love guys Bob Holman Plans PO Box 741 San Bernardino CA 92402 has /4-scale Fokker D-VIII Flying Razor Plan Pac available Bob promises will cost fortune build plans drawn Frank Comyns few years ago assuring design has adequately flight-tested proven before being offered Plan Pac includes plan epoxy glass cowl precut wing ribs very reasonable price Well thats about installment am currently preparing trip Chicago 1992 Radio Control Hobby Trade Association RCHTA model show Next issue hope have photos report concerning scale activity Chicago static tables normally some finest displays aeromodeling skills seen anywhere So until next time friends build straight fly safely Ill talk again lope SoaringlByors Continued page 71 SBSS John Dvorak current photographer Johns address 1638 Farringdon Ct San Jose CA 95127 So looking get involved soaring Bay area give Dan Gavin John shout will point right direction get help need Another letter came way telling about building flying Sagitta 600 Well Sagitta 600 good intermediate glider would like share information might interested glider uses fairly conventional building techniques has fuselage balsa ply wing balsa built-up construction 600 has wingspan 78 area 600 sq thus name 600 wing Sagitta utilizes Eppler 205 airfoil section tatiplane built up semisymmetrical section letter received Art Boysen Silverdale Washington Art says reason chose build Sagitta 600 good glider both slope soaring flatland flying As kit made few minor changes 152 Model Aviation -1 JUST RELEASED! 4 9 DIRECT PLUS STIMALG vvidTE TO T&T AERO ioCriARLto& PLMIINFIELD IN 46168 CALL 317 839-8415 wings built flat no dihedral flaps ailerons Two microservos wing Vision radio Airtronics used control top surface wing fully sheeted accurate airfoil fuselage extended two inches behind trailing edge wing longer tail moment first bulkhead/nose block widened /v inch 600-mAh battery could used fuselage finished 2 ozisq yd fiberglass extra layer 4 ozIsq yd put nose extra strength EZ-Lam epoxy available Aerospace CompositesWB used laminations tinted red turned out like orange eliminate painting Total model weight finished 50 ounces came out tad heavier wanted first slope flight strong winds 20 mph nine ounces extra weight added ballast Sagitta handled conditions like seasoned champ Very stable forgiving ot Largest Inventories 01 Miniature Bearings Remote Control Models Cars ks Engines s es Helicopters N 3 Complete Product Lines Premium Ultra-Seal trictionless sealed maintenance-free bearings Econo-Power bearings precisionengineered strength durability High Speed high heat engine bearings N Huge Inventory Standard US Metric Bearings N Low Prices Fast Delivery N Toll-Free Number Easy Ordering N Dealer Programs Available Ask Boca Bearings local hobby shop Call 14071 998-0004 Toll-free USA 800 332-3256 Toll-free Canada 800 553-3256 Fax Order 14071998-0119 send $300 tor catalog something looking Sagitta will fly both slow fast desired flaps nice increasing lift landing some tight areas Overall am very pleased Sagitta 600 good friends TnCities Ron Hollenbeck has Sagitta 600 have flown times can verify Arts assessment 600 very good all-around model both slope soaring thermal flying Sagitta 600 capable loops rolls inverted flight fair amount down elevator would like information about Sagitta 600 Art built give him call telephone number 206 692-9965 might send SASE info 9809 Willamette Meridian Rd NW Silverdale WA 98383 Northwest interested soaring very good club located Seattle area Seattle FRENCH VS RIC BATTERY TEST THOSE THATAPPLY TO YOU D SORRY CANT ELY TODAY.I FORGOT TO CHARGE UPLASTNIGHT D I HOPE GIONT COOK MY BATTERIES CHARGED ATEULL RATEFOR WAYOVER lB HOURS Z] THIS SHOULD REALLY BE MY LAST PLIGHT IM NOT SORE IF MY BATTERIES WERE FULLY CHARGED D SUREICANFLY TOGAE TRICKLE CHARGE MY R C SYSTEM CONTINUOUSLY WITH THE FRENCH TRICKL ER! 55g FRENCHY WILL d Trykle yharge Ease Ba tie days weeks eve see Coseenent Ole w-L5h1 yea TRICKIER GIa-lhoiteesl1/1 1 Its jebBe ready toPor ANs weeks Bevat L5I 52 05 S&H ie27o7 H ELECTRON S N PO BosS WeithisNes Oh Area Soaring Society SASS infor mation contact Wade Reynolds 12448 83rd Ave S Seattle WA 98178 Wade enthusiastic about flying general can certainly help get involved local Seattle soaring activities telephone number 206 772-0291 Give him call write him information SASS like scale soaring will interested next two bits information have pass along First manufacturer scale sailplanes has moved south France Montreal Canada manufacturer Raymond Size good friend business partner Etienne Dorig has written us letter explain what company has offer models vary size largest model having span 138 wing area 1085 sq Etienne says kit line carries 20 different models Ka-6e ASW-17 ASW-19 PIK-20 Grob 102 Pilatus B4 etc beautiful other 1/6 scale Vintage modem high-performance types kits very well done complete can recommend kit him scale experience catalogs will ready very soon havent flown models available Raymonds company however Wade Reynolds has t/5-scale models may able provide information pictures have received show beautiful Pilatus B4 equally nice Grob So have interest scale may worth write Raymond Write Raymond Size 3731 ch dOka St Joseph du Lac Quebec JON iMO Canada can reached telephone 514 472-4282 New National Scale Soaring Association next item news dealing scale soaring comes group individuals very enthusiastic about scale scale enthusiasts want promote scale RC soaring national level have started new association dedicated RC scale soaring movement will include interests 154 Model Aviation *Address__________________ City ________________ State ____ Zip Send 8sca Seadvg Dept C 2304 7040W Pslmetto Park Rd Raton FL 33433 Power Slope Scale Vintage Modern Slope Scale Thermal Scale special emphasis being placed bringing scale specialties together new association being founded scale proponents such Pete Bechtel Gene Cope Gary McVay Erik Eiche Gary Brokaw Frank Smith Roy Lightle Randy Holzapple Greg Neveau modelers see something special within scale RC soaring movement want have share affiliation camaraderie new association will called North American Scale Soaring Association NASSA small group Northwest scale enthusiasts wants attract members throughout United States Canada Mexico Judy Jerry Slates RIC Soaring Digest have graciously agreed provide dedicated bimonthly column publication disseminate news members association Therefore members will able keep abreast happenings within NASSA using RCSD news provider membership dues can kept low Members will able attend NASSA-sanctioned events across country will also allow association host annual event sanctioned NASSA AMA Members will also play crucial role developing policies direction scale soaring movement addition will provide momentum will propel scale now 21st century kick off association get individuals interested scale association has couple things planned its new members 1993 first supported Mr Tom Kikuchi RC soaring scale enthusiast representative RC radio people JR Tom has involved RC scale soaring number years has offered provide JR Radio X-347 raffle prize members join association May 15 1993 winner will chosen random drawing association will pay shipping radio lucky RC scale soaring member Tom didnt feel radio enough steer RC enthusiasts North America direction scale Tom added incentive offering three X-347 radios radios given away groups first informal AMA-sanctioned scale rally event scheduled July 10-11 1993 Richland Washington site International Scale Fun Flys events format will set around flying scale models types either thermal field using winch aero-tow good slope sites available Tri-City area As special point interest about 1993 Scale Rally thermal flying will feature task established Mr Martin Simonss club Australia way Martin Simons has heartily endorsed idea scale soaring association North America sees chance scale soaring become truly international movement Some may have read purchased Mr Simonss book Vintage Sailpianes published TOES STILL SEE IT 0 HFNRY~ Kookaburra Technical Publications PTY LTD PO Box 648 Dandenong 3175 Melbourne Victoria Australia Anyway task simple stay aloft total 40 minutes multiple launches allowed necessary also requires model landed runway spot landedjust landed runway Models will judged accuracy detail however judging will done outside circle 25 feet diameter Also models will divided three classes Two classes will separated date date November 1957 all-fiberglass sailplane introduced gliders patterned after designs built will considered Modern Vintage models will copying gliders designed built prior November 1957 special class will exist Power Scaletype modelsand some may aero-tow knows Rest assured however will really laid-back event attend should March 1993 155 STANDARD SPORTSMAN PILOTS YOU CAN AFFORD FROM $1 95 TO $745 RACING WITH GOGGLES STANDARD WITH GOGGLES MILITARY WITH HELMET AND VISOR SPORTSMAN WITH AMBER SUN GLASSES FROM 1/12 TO 1/4 SCALE INJECTION MOLDED IN FLESH COLOR FOR LIFE LIKE DETAIL SEND SASE FOR FREE ILLUSTRATED ORDER FORM WILLIAMS BROS INC PAWNEE ST SAN MARCOS CA 92069 16995 OAK CONST/COMPLETELY FUEL PROOF Ultimate Flight Box eBRASS HARDWARE UD WILL STORE 2 TRANSMITTERS THREE SLIDE OUT DRAWERS eALSO INCLUDED CONTROL PANEL FUEL PUMP 1 GAL FUEL BOTTLE 1 2V RECHARGABLE NO MAINTENANCE BATTERY ACTUAL SIZE 16 x 16 x NORTHWEST HOBBY TECHNOLOGIES 322 E St SE rn WA 98002 206 939-0884 Serious Horsepower1 05 ST YS Rossi & Webra Parts Service Custom Engines Accessories Dave Shadel Performance Specialties 9c /ib La / JJ}JabJ Send $1 00for fully illustrated catalog information Call 702 265-7523 Hours 10 am 5 pm Monday Thursday PO Box 3146 nerville NV 89410 Available YS Lang & Short Stroke 06 Long Stroke 05 6IFSR 0S 40 VRP/VF 0S 91 VROF STX-40 Rossi 40 coming soon enjoy themselves wind blowing event becomes slope soaring rally doesnt its thermal field rally youve suppressing desire scale finally want become part new growing movement write NASSA will doubt discovering some best-performing sailplanes RC dCC M4Wrc6ood Learn fly planes private field Five 6 day course $350 Open year round Send SASE complete info Southwest RC Flying 2818 Carolina NE Albuquerque NM 87110505-832-6394 soaring has offer NASSAs address now same Rt 4 Box 9544 W Richiand WA 99352 information please include SASE cost join association $10 per year Some funds will go toward supporting column RCSD rest money will used sponsor annual scale event must noted NASSA intends host its annual scale rally different sites year scale modelers parts North America will eventually have chance attend going join NASSA may wise subscribe RCSD address PO Box 2108 Wylie TX 75098-2108 4RO PylonlHager Continued paqe 72 will allow good paint adhesion provide color beneath top colors cover coat color paint will needed cover helmet Let primer dry well before proceeding 3 Lately has trend static judges look pilot matches paint scheme airplane some way would suggest have some inkling way want paint airplane before paint pilots helmet have idea want paint airplane use some fairly neutral colors paint helmet least base color airplane rule suggestion use Testors plastic model palnts pilots paints come variety colors gloss excellent Some may painting pilots whatever paint will using airplane fine just prefer Testors no mixing 4 Palnt helmet first will allow mask over face worrying about pulling face paint details off remove masking tape paint face usually put base coat flesh color pass pilot over Marie applies details combination paint makeup must careful makeup thoughit may fade over timebut seem have airplanes have lasted long enough pilots get pasty look What better person wife girlfriend apply face make-up satisfied face coat Testors semigloss clear will seal makeup down take shiny look away Put pilot aside now 5 Dying canopy Some people like dye canopy color closely matches complements color scheme have mind used dye canopies have stopped because extremely careful will make too dark will able see fine cockpit detail added time comes judging Remember airplanes supposed judged distance 5 10 feet make detail large enough seen distance canopy too dark see through may get score deserve comes cockpit detailing decide dye cockpit canopy get yourself some Rit Fabric Dye powdered form color wish use Rit should available supermarkets drug stores hardware stores want canopy turn out gray buy black figure will just adjust density length time have submerged Black dye turns out very 156 Model Aviation ES ___MILLS METhLS 800KS -PRECISION INSTRUMENTS COMPLETE CATALOG $200 1 COOs items CAMPBELL TOOLS CO 2000M5O,aOoad 5prinqfiOd OH 45505 503 3228562 R/C BEGINNERS hobby loses about half its potential fliers because fail successfully solo IT ISNT THEIR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULTI lust some advertised trainers impossible average beginner solo seems norm crash ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-oft oem student quite unnecessary YOU COULD SOLO YOUR FIRST TIME UP Thanks extensive trainer flighttest ing ever conducted hobby can now know advance ones fly slow handsoff stable easy enough Grandma just so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label Send $350 plus 52 postage EASE-OF-FLYING RATINGS OF RIC TRAINERS Over 40 currently available train ers evaluated including ARFs Also grades easeof-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainers good trainers marketed does no warn about Guarantee money back say eye-opening candid enlight ening time-saving money-saving frustrationsparing R/O publication have ever readl Send check mooey order Jim Waterman 3818 Deerfield San AntonIo TX 78218 u-H h.L ELI ROLLED PLANS 3/6-63500 -INSTR 1/9-11600 tP&H TBGLUDTB KFLIwrr I0EUSTh/n smu-oe&zx wuem 06 4 1i16Woodmom 180SpAI 07WINO 805 op 0461TB 3ThflABEL 030 N840088000 00 pl8 teiS 622 3flflRBE 30 08 POSE 430 od p2
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/03
Page Numbers: 70, 71, 152, 154, 155, 156
IR ADHO CONTROL Re MODELING unquestionably international hobby/sport could liken math internationally understood language So too RC soaring participants celebrating its greatness around world month will begin sharing some pictures just such international modeler Mr John Jelinek RC soaring enthusiast currently stationed Germany As already know Germany undoubtedly soaring center world full-size sailplane manufacturers located Germany also home some great minds soaring including Dr Eppler Dr Quabeck super designers like Martin Heide Mr Heide individual responsible designing new ASH-26 18-meter sailplane full-size manufacturers have given soaring community advanced technologies such composite aircraft light strong able sport aspect ratios 351 have also led way performance providing such designs Nimbus IV can boast L/D lift-to-drag ratio 62 1 Think glider performance towed 10000 feet above ground can glide SLOPE SOARING 00 feet horizontally before landing 11742 miles Remember theoretically still air no air currents going up down real atmospheric environment however up down air currents think thermals up air sink down air So super ship such Nimbus IV would have very good odds finding lift during 11 7-mile glide points out advanced soaring machines have become German technology leading way Because able scavenge knowledge German full-size soaring community community sets standards rest soaring world German modelers also among best world mind no wonder models coming out Germany demonstrate leading-edge technology other modelers both admire copy might remember German modelers building models employed molded wings fuselages standard equipment well before rest worlds RC soaring community Also German modelers have long avid slope soaring enthusiasts have followed footsteps German fullscale soaring pilots trekked Wasserkuppe slope soar vintage gliders early 1920s Today slope soaring established part RC soaring German enthusiasts enthusiasts host F3F races such scale soaring events cross country aerobatics contests entrants judged accuracy maneuvers have organized pioneer speed events challenging world records put scale rallies host hundreds entrants hosted precision aerobatics contests can compete power RC spectators day pictures John has sent site allows slopers chance fly superb hill good lift grass landing runway also owned local slope soaring club means cant taken away Wow Wouldnt wonderful know club owned slope its own some developer could buy future shopping malls homes Since models have no engines local residents probably wont complain about noise pollution either site what would call dream hill wind blowing wrong way John tells simply move other side launch lift blowing up opposite face Also can judge pictures site certainly able support large models such ASW-22 shown sports span six meters 1969 feet site must also produce pretty strong lift support little scale ships similar pictured appears hot rod Bay Area Soaring Dan Fulmer sent letter back telling about good slope soaring available around San Francisco area says number outstanding slope sites just south San Francisco along coast starting Fort Funston San Francisco Pacifica area 10 miles south cliffs range anywhere 50 350 feet face mostly west westnorthwest provides super lift slopes 60O80O steep run right down Pacific Ocean breakers 70 Model Aviation 4Raymond Sizes Grab 102 spans 118-in has 1240 sq wing area uses E392 airfoil weighs 105 oz has wing loading 12 ozisq ft View looking north San Francisco Fort Funston area 96-in-span model weighs about seven pounds likes model P-38 suspended fishing line big hills stiff breezes Shore 180 feet down Goldberg Ultimate Cowl/Wheel Pants Wing Skinning Video Desaflo II Wing Span 685 WelgIt 85-96 lbs WI rea 840 s n Enee 120 Goldberg Extra 300 Cowl/Wheel Pants 615 455-0735 FAX 615 455-0677 iIilll1 215 Big Spnngs Avenue ahoma TN 37388 little further inland northsouth running ridge lot higher obviously steep shoreline cliffs made up fact lift goes out forever Most areas part Golden Gate National Recreation Area quite easily accessible auto worst 15-minute walk Most places area flyable winds southwest northwest year especially about March October Dan goes tell us prepared have ships fairly strong construction tight landing areas winds blow sometimes kind aircraft Fort Funston area hang gliders have priority over RC cant fly up area restricted us winds too strong too light hang gliders fly launch big heavy fast machines 25 mph up anyone interested flying slope gliders area feel free give call Dan Fulmers address 2495 27th Ave San Francisco CA 94116 telephone number 415 731-1063 Give Dan call Im sure enthusiastic slope soarer would glad help RC slope soaring either live plan visit San Francisco live around Bay area another active slope soaring group located San Jose area group South Bay Soaring Society SBSS SBSS has done lot develop organized events around Bay area year group hosts number slope races year featured special slope camp out camp out seemed neat way get families involved slopingand also just have some fun hanging out together Gavin Botha current president SBSS telephone number 408 725-2473 address contact have Continued page 152 March 1993 71 Lra Wing Span 67 WelgIt 95- 100 lbs Wing Area 96Esq Engine 60 Fresh Aire II Wing Span 68 WelgIt 85-95 lbs Wing Area 9X sq k EngIne 120 Wing Span 66 WeIght 85-90 lbs Wing Area 940 sq k-i EngIne 120 m i Please send $100 Catalog Wing Span iU weegiw -95 lbs Wing Area 860 sq h Engine 120 0 0 German modeler refuses buy kit finished sailplanehe uses balsa Japanese tissue model flies great owner ASW-22 six-meter glider mechanical engineer Opel GM model flies like big CatalogsThe Best Scale Best Scale$400 ASP Model aircraft Plans Handbook$500 ASP Scale Drawinq Plans Book$500 RC Model World Const Guide$600 VIH German Plans Book$6 00 t*oe Pu6p des -5 714 8853959 credit card T-28B 1/5th Scale 102 span 22 MAMMOTh Plans $3800 pp 3ob Holman Box 741 San Berdo CA 92402 included Diana available favorite hobby dealer choices /6- A- /4- /3-scale sizes fun angle becoming more popular scale modeling Ace RICs Capn Eddy becomes good choice pilots command molded latex Capn Eddy available two sizes two versions can purchase Capn unpainted prepainted Ace RIC either /6 oximate scales Aces address 116 West 19th Street Box 511 Higginsville MO 64037 Officers Gentlemen formerly Knights Air has making fine scale pilots long time companys Jeff Troy says wouldnt think covering model high-tech Black Baron Iron no can sure theyve got right temperature thermometer Thats top covering manufacturers now strongly recommend purchase inexpensive Pocket Thermometers Its tiny gauge thats surprisingly accurate place sole iron watch needle go around Takes about 30 seconds Takes guesswork out covering Isnt time treated yourself iron can trust Most modelers shocked iron cannot maintain varies about 40 degrees 20 No wonder get bubbles sags cant figure out best solution buy toprated Black Baron Iron Its high-tech thermostat guarantees temperature drift 5 degrees its few bucks addition Black Baron Iron has unique roll bars sides fit neatly fillets undercambers Its coating 100% Blackstone big improvement over less expensive gray coatings 420 Babylon Rd Horsham PA 19044 offerings molded vinyl pilots O&Gs line available either busts full figures Dont let tailored flying garb picture accompanying column fool borrowed wifes sewing machine actually made uniforms see Bleriot XI-2s pilot observer wearing However rest assured Officers Gentlemen full figures busts feature clothing detail molded right pilot theres no anxiety about own sewing capabilities Guys youll love guys Bob Holman Plans PO Box 741 San Bernardino CA 92402 has /4-scale Fokker D-VIII Flying Razor Plan Pac available Bob promises will cost fortune build plans drawn Frank Comyns few years ago assuring design has adequately flight-tested proven before being offered Plan Pac includes plan epoxy glass cowl precut wing ribs very reasonable price Well thats about installment am currently preparing trip Chicago 1992 Radio Control Hobby Trade Association RCHTA model show Next issue hope have photos report concerning scale activity Chicago static tables normally some finest displays aeromodeling skills seen anywhere So until next time friends build straight fly safely Ill talk again lope SoaringlByors Continued page 71 SBSS John Dvorak current photographer Johns address 1638 Farringdon Ct San Jose CA 95127 So looking get involved soaring Bay area give Dan Gavin John shout will point right direction get help need Another letter came way telling about building flying Sagitta 600 Well Sagitta 600 good intermediate glider would like share information might interested glider uses fairly conventional building techniques has fuselage balsa ply wing balsa built-up construction 600 has wingspan 78 area 600 sq thus name 600 wing Sagitta utilizes Eppler 205 airfoil section tatiplane built up semisymmetrical section letter received Art Boysen Silverdale Washington Art says reason chose build Sagitta 600 good glider both slope soaring flatland flying As kit made few minor changes 152 Model Aviation -1 JUST RELEASED! 4 9 DIRECT PLUS STIMALG vvidTE TO T&T AERO ioCriARLto& PLMIINFIELD IN 46168 CALL 317 839-8415 wings built flat no dihedral flaps ailerons Two microservos wing Vision radio Airtronics used control top surface wing fully sheeted accurate airfoil fuselage extended two inches behind trailing edge wing longer tail moment first bulkhead/nose block widened /v inch 600-mAh battery could used fuselage finished 2 ozisq yd fiberglass extra layer 4 ozIsq yd put nose extra strength EZ-Lam epoxy available Aerospace CompositesWB used laminations tinted red turned out like orange eliminate painting Total model weight finished 50 ounces came out tad heavier wanted first slope flight strong winds 20 mph nine ounces extra weight added ballast Sagitta handled conditions like seasoned champ Very stable forgiving ot Largest Inventories 01 Miniature Bearings Remote Control Models Cars ks Engines s es Helicopters N 3 Complete Product Lines Premium Ultra-Seal trictionless sealed maintenance-free bearings Econo-Power bearings precisionengineered strength durability High Speed high heat engine bearings N Huge Inventory Standard US Metric Bearings N Low Prices Fast Delivery N Toll-Free Number Easy Ordering N Dealer Programs Available Ask Boca Bearings local hobby shop Call 14071 998-0004 Toll-free USA 800 332-3256 Toll-free Canada 800 553-3256 Fax Order 14071998-0119 send $300 tor catalog something looking Sagitta will fly both slow fast desired flaps nice increasing lift landing some tight areas Overall am very pleased Sagitta 600 good friends TnCities Ron Hollenbeck has Sagitta 600 have flown times can verify Arts assessment 600 very good all-around model both slope soaring thermal flying Sagitta 600 capable loops rolls inverted flight fair amount down elevator would like information about Sagitta 600 Art built give him call telephone number 206 692-9965 might send SASE info 9809 Willamette Meridian Rd NW Silverdale WA 98383 Northwest interested soaring very good club located Seattle area Seattle FRENCH VS RIC BATTERY TEST THOSE THATAPPLY TO YOU D SORRY CANT ELY TODAY.I FORGOT TO CHARGE UPLASTNIGHT D I HOPE GIONT COOK MY BATTERIES CHARGED ATEULL RATEFOR WAYOVER lB HOURS Z] THIS SHOULD REALLY BE MY LAST PLIGHT IM NOT SORE IF MY BATTERIES WERE FULLY CHARGED D SUREICANFLY TOGAE TRICKLE CHARGE MY R C SYSTEM CONTINUOUSLY WITH THE FRENCH TRICKL ER! 55g FRENCHY WILL d Trykle yharge Ease Ba tie days weeks eve see Coseenent Ole w-L5h1 yea TRICKIER GIa-lhoiteesl1/1 1 Its jebBe ready toPor ANs weeks Bevat L5I 52 05 S&H ie27o7 H ELECTRON S N PO BosS WeithisNes Oh Area Soaring Society SASS infor mation contact Wade Reynolds 12448 83rd Ave S Seattle WA 98178 Wade enthusiastic about flying general can certainly help get involved local Seattle soaring activities telephone number 206 772-0291 Give him call write him information SASS like scale soaring will interested next two bits information have pass along First manufacturer scale sailplanes has moved south France Montreal Canada manufacturer Raymond Size good friend business partner Etienne Dorig has written us letter explain what company has offer models vary size largest model having span 138 wing area 1085 sq Etienne says kit line carries 20 different models Ka-6e ASW-17 ASW-19 PIK-20 Grob 102 Pilatus B4 etc beautiful other 1/6 scale Vintage modem high-performance types kits very well done complete can recommend kit him scale experience catalogs will ready very soon havent flown models available Raymonds company however Wade Reynolds has t/5-scale models may able provide information pictures have received show beautiful Pilatus B4 equally nice Grob So have interest scale may worth write Raymond Write Raymond Size 3731 ch dOka St Joseph du Lac Quebec JON iMO Canada can reached telephone 514 472-4282 New National Scale Soaring Association next item news dealing scale soaring comes group individuals very enthusiastic about scale scale enthusiasts want promote scale RC soaring national level have started new association dedicated RC scale soaring movement will include interests 154 Model Aviation *Address__________________ City ________________ State ____ Zip Send 8sca Seadvg Dept C 2304 7040W Pslmetto Park Rd Raton FL 33433 Power Slope Scale Vintage Modern Slope Scale Thermal Scale special emphasis being placed bringing scale specialties together new association being founded scale proponents such Pete Bechtel Gene Cope Gary McVay Erik Eiche Gary Brokaw Frank Smith Roy Lightle Randy Holzapple Greg Neveau modelers see something special within scale RC soaring movement want have share affiliation camaraderie new association will called North American Scale Soaring Association NASSA small group Northwest scale enthusiasts wants attract members throughout United States Canada Mexico Judy Jerry Slates RIC Soaring Digest have graciously agreed provide dedicated bimonthly column publication disseminate news members association Therefore members will able keep abreast happenings within NASSA using RCSD news provider membership dues can kept low Members will able attend NASSA-sanctioned events across country will also allow association host annual event sanctioned NASSA AMA Members will also play crucial role developing policies direction scale soaring movement addition will provide momentum will propel scale now 21st century kick off association get individuals interested scale association has couple things planned its new members 1993 first supported Mr Tom Kikuchi RC soaring scale enthusiast representative RC radio people JR Tom has involved RC scale soaring number years has offered provide JR Radio X-347 raffle prize members join association May 15 1993 winner will chosen random drawing association will pay shipping radio lucky RC scale soaring member Tom didnt feel radio enough steer RC enthusiasts North America direction scale Tom added incentive offering three X-347 radios radios given away groups first informal AMA-sanctioned scale rally event scheduled July 10-11 1993 Richland Washington site International Scale Fun Flys events format will set around flying scale models types either thermal field using winch aero-tow good slope sites available Tri-City area As special point interest about 1993 Scale Rally thermal flying will feature task established Mr Martin Simonss club Australia way Martin Simons has heartily endorsed idea scale soaring association North America sees chance scale soaring become truly international movement Some may have read purchased Mr Simonss book Vintage Sailpianes published TOES STILL SEE IT 0 HFNRY~ Kookaburra Technical Publications PTY LTD PO Box 648 Dandenong 3175 Melbourne Victoria Australia Anyway task simple stay aloft total 40 minutes multiple launches allowed necessary also requires model landed runway spot landedjust landed runway Models will judged accuracy detail however judging will done outside circle 25 feet diameter Also models will divided three classes Two classes will separated date date November 1957 all-fiberglass sailplane introduced gliders patterned after designs built will considered Modern Vintage models will copying gliders designed built prior November 1957 special class will exist Power Scaletype modelsand some may aero-tow knows Rest assured however will really laid-back event attend should March 1993 155 STANDARD SPORTSMAN PILOTS YOU CAN AFFORD FROM $1 95 TO $745 RACING WITH GOGGLES STANDARD WITH GOGGLES MILITARY WITH HELMET AND VISOR SPORTSMAN WITH AMBER SUN GLASSES FROM 1/12 TO 1/4 SCALE INJECTION MOLDED IN FLESH COLOR FOR LIFE LIKE DETAIL SEND SASE FOR FREE ILLUSTRATED ORDER FORM WILLIAMS BROS INC PAWNEE ST SAN MARCOS CA 92069 16995 OAK CONST/COMPLETELY FUEL PROOF Ultimate Flight Box eBRASS HARDWARE UD WILL STORE 2 TRANSMITTERS THREE SLIDE OUT DRAWERS eALSO INCLUDED CONTROL PANEL FUEL PUMP 1 GAL FUEL BOTTLE 1 2V RECHARGABLE NO MAINTENANCE BATTERY ACTUAL SIZE 16 x 16 x NORTHWEST HOBBY TECHNOLOGIES 322 E St SE rn WA 98002 206 939-0884 Serious Horsepower1 05 ST YS Rossi & Webra Parts Service Custom Engines Accessories Dave Shadel Performance Specialties 9c /ib La / JJ}JabJ Send $1 00for fully illustrated catalog information Call 702 265-7523 Hours 10 am 5 pm Monday Thursday PO Box 3146 nerville NV 89410 Available YS Lang & Short Stroke 06 Long Stroke 05 6IFSR 0S 40 VRP/VF 0S 91 VROF STX-40 Rossi 40 coming soon enjoy themselves wind blowing event becomes slope soaring rally doesnt its thermal field rally youve suppressing desire scale finally want become part new growing movement write NASSA will doubt discovering some best-performing sailplanes RC dCC M4Wrc6ood Learn fly planes private field Five 6 day course $350 Open year round Send SASE complete info Southwest RC Flying 2818 Carolina NE Albuquerque NM 87110505-832-6394 soaring has offer NASSAs address now same Rt 4 Box 9544 W Richiand WA 99352 information please include SASE cost join association $10 per year Some funds will go toward supporting column RCSD rest money will used sponsor annual scale event must noted NASSA intends host its annual scale rally different sites year scale modelers parts North America will eventually have chance attend going join NASSA may wise subscribe RCSD address PO Box 2108 Wylie TX 75098-2108 4RO PylonlHager Continued paqe 72 will allow good paint adhesion provide color beneath top colors cover coat color paint will needed cover helmet Let primer dry well before proceeding 3 Lately has trend static judges look pilot matches paint scheme airplane some way would suggest have some inkling way want paint airplane before paint pilots helmet have idea want paint airplane use some fairly neutral colors paint helmet least base color airplane rule suggestion use Testors plastic model palnts pilots paints come variety colors gloss excellent Some may painting pilots whatever paint will using airplane fine just prefer Testors no mixing 4 Palnt helmet first will allow mask over face worrying about pulling face paint details off remove masking tape paint face usually put base coat flesh color pass pilot over Marie applies details combination paint makeup must careful makeup thoughit may fade over timebut seem have airplanes have lasted long enough pilots get pasty look What better person wife girlfriend apply face make-up satisfied face coat Testors semigloss clear will seal makeup down take shiny look away Put pilot aside now 5 Dying canopy Some people like dye canopy color closely matches complements color scheme have mind used dye canopies have stopped because extremely careful will make too dark will able see fine cockpit detail added time comes judging Remember airplanes supposed judged distance 5 10 feet make detail large enough seen distance canopy too dark see through may get score deserve comes cockpit detailing decide dye cockpit canopy get yourself some Rit Fabric Dye powdered form color wish use Rit should available supermarkets drug stores hardware stores want canopy turn out gray buy black figure will just adjust density length time have submerged Black dye turns out very 156 Model Aviation ES ___MILLS METhLS 800KS -PRECISION INSTRUMENTS COMPLETE CATALOG $200 1 COOs items CAMPBELL TOOLS CO 2000M5O,aOoad 5prinqfiOd OH 45505 503 3228562 R/C BEGINNERS hobby loses about half its potential fliers because fail successfully solo IT ISNT THEIR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULTI lust some advertised trainers impossible average beginner solo seems norm crash ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-oft oem student quite unnecessary YOU COULD SOLO YOUR FIRST TIME UP Thanks extensive trainer flighttest ing ever conducted hobby can now know advance ones fly slow handsoff stable easy enough Grandma just so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label Send $350 plus 52 postage EASE-OF-FLYING RATINGS OF RIC TRAINERS Over 40 currently available train ers evaluated including ARFs Also grades easeof-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainers good trainers marketed does no warn about Guarantee money back say eye-opening candid enlight ening time-saving money-saving frustrationsparing R/O publication have ever readl Send check mooey order Jim Waterman 3818 Deerfield San AntonIo TX 78218 u-H h.L ELI ROLLED PLANS 3/6-63500 -INSTR 1/9-11600 tP&H TBGLUDTB KFLIwrr I0EUSTh/n smu-oe&zx wuem 06 4 1i16Woodmom 180SpAI 07WINO 805 op 0461TB 3ThflABEL 030 N840088000 00 pl8 teiS 622 3flflRBE 30 08 POSE 430 od p2
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/03
Page Numbers: 70, 71, 152, 154, 155, 156
IR ADHO CONTROL Re MODELING unquestionably international hobby/sport could liken math internationally understood language So too RC soaring participants celebrating its greatness around world month will begin sharing some pictures just such international modeler Mr John Jelinek RC soaring enthusiast currently stationed Germany As already know Germany undoubtedly soaring center world full-size sailplane manufacturers located Germany also home some great minds soaring including Dr Eppler Dr Quabeck super designers like Martin Heide Mr Heide individual responsible designing new ASH-26 18-meter sailplane full-size manufacturers have given soaring community advanced technologies such composite aircraft light strong able sport aspect ratios 351 have also led way performance providing such designs Nimbus IV can boast L/D lift-to-drag ratio 62 1 Think glider performance towed 10000 feet above ground can glide SLOPE SOARING 00 feet horizontally before landing 11742 miles Remember theoretically still air no air currents going up down real atmospheric environment however up down air currents think thermals up air sink down air So super ship such Nimbus IV would have very good odds finding lift during 11 7-mile glide points out advanced soaring machines have become German technology leading way Because able scavenge knowledge German full-size soaring community community sets standards rest soaring world German modelers also among best world mind no wonder models coming out Germany demonstrate leading-edge technology other modelers both admire copy might remember German modelers building models employed molded wings fuselages standard equipment well before rest worlds RC soaring community Also German modelers have long avid slope soaring enthusiasts have followed footsteps German fullscale soaring pilots trekked Wasserkuppe slope soar vintage gliders early 1920s Today slope soaring established part RC soaring German enthusiasts enthusiasts host F3F races such scale soaring events cross country aerobatics contests entrants judged accuracy maneuvers have organized pioneer speed events challenging world records put scale rallies host hundreds entrants hosted precision aerobatics contests can compete power RC spectators day pictures John has sent site allows slopers chance fly superb hill good lift grass landing runway also owned local slope soaring club means cant taken away Wow Wouldnt wonderful know club owned slope its own some developer could buy future shopping malls homes Since models have no engines local residents probably wont complain about noise pollution either site what would call dream hill wind blowing wrong way John tells simply move other side launch lift blowing up opposite face Also can judge pictures site certainly able support large models such ASW-22 shown sports span six meters 1969 feet site must also produce pretty strong lift support little scale ships similar pictured appears hot rod Bay Area Soaring Dan Fulmer sent letter back telling about good slope soaring available around San Francisco area says number outstanding slope sites just south San Francisco along coast starting Fort Funston San Francisco Pacifica area 10 miles south cliffs range anywhere 50 350 feet face mostly west westnorthwest provides super lift slopes 60O80O steep run right down Pacific Ocean breakers 70 Model Aviation 4Raymond Sizes Grab 102 spans 118-in has 1240 sq wing area uses E392 airfoil weighs 105 oz has wing loading 12 ozisq ft View looking north San Francisco Fort Funston area 96-in-span model weighs about seven pounds likes model P-38 suspended fishing line big hills stiff breezes Shore 180 feet down Goldberg Ultimate Cowl/Wheel Pants Wing Skinning Video Desaflo II Wing Span 685 WelgIt 85-96 lbs WI rea 840 s n Enee 120 Goldberg Extra 300 Cowl/Wheel Pants 615 455-0735 FAX 615 455-0677 iIilll1 215 Big Spnngs Avenue ahoma TN 37388 little further inland northsouth running ridge lot higher obviously steep shoreline cliffs made up fact lift goes out forever Most areas part Golden Gate National Recreation Area quite easily accessible auto worst 15-minute walk Most places area flyable winds southwest northwest year especially about March October Dan goes tell us prepared have ships fairly strong construction tight landing areas winds blow sometimes kind aircraft Fort Funston area hang gliders have priority over RC cant fly up area restricted us winds too strong too light hang gliders fly launch big heavy fast machines 25 mph up anyone interested flying slope gliders area feel free give call Dan Fulmers address 2495 27th Ave San Francisco CA 94116 telephone number 415 731-1063 Give Dan call Im sure enthusiastic slope soarer would glad help RC slope soaring either live plan visit San Francisco live around Bay area another active slope soaring group located San Jose area group South Bay Soaring Society SBSS SBSS has done lot develop organized events around Bay area year group hosts number slope races year featured special slope camp out camp out seemed neat way get families involved slopingand also just have some fun hanging out together Gavin Botha current president SBSS telephone number 408 725-2473 address contact have Continued page 152 March 1993 71 Lra Wing Span 67 WelgIt 95- 100 lbs Wing Area 96Esq Engine 60 Fresh Aire II Wing Span 68 WelgIt 85-95 lbs Wing Area 9X sq k EngIne 120 Wing Span 66 WeIght 85-90 lbs Wing Area 940 sq k-i EngIne 120 m i Please send $100 Catalog Wing Span iU weegiw -95 lbs Wing Area 860 sq h Engine 120 0 0 German modeler refuses buy kit finished sailplanehe uses balsa Japanese tissue model flies great owner ASW-22 six-meter glider mechanical engineer Opel GM model flies like big CatalogsThe Best Scale Best Scale$400 ASP Model aircraft Plans Handbook$500 ASP Scale Drawinq Plans Book$500 RC Model World Const Guide$600 VIH German Plans Book$6 00 t*oe Pu6p des -5 714 8853959 credit card T-28B 1/5th Scale 102 span 22 MAMMOTh Plans $3800 pp 3ob Holman Box 741 San Berdo CA 92402 included Diana available favorite hobby dealer choices /6- A- /4- /3-scale sizes fun angle becoming more popular scale modeling Ace RICs Capn Eddy becomes good choice pilots command molded latex Capn Eddy available two sizes two versions can purchase Capn unpainted prepainted Ace RIC either /6 oximate scales Aces address 116 West 19th Street Box 511 Higginsville MO 64037 Officers Gentlemen formerly Knights Air has making fine scale pilots long time companys Jeff Troy says wouldnt think covering model high-tech Black Baron Iron no can sure theyve got right temperature thermometer Thats top covering manufacturers now strongly recommend purchase inexpensive Pocket Thermometers Its tiny gauge thats surprisingly accurate place sole iron watch needle go around Takes about 30 seconds Takes guesswork out covering Isnt time treated yourself iron can trust Most modelers shocked iron cannot maintain varies about 40 degrees 20 No wonder get bubbles sags cant figure out best solution buy toprated Black Baron Iron Its high-tech thermostat guarantees temperature drift 5 degrees its few bucks addition Black Baron Iron has unique roll bars sides fit neatly fillets undercambers Its coating 100% Blackstone big improvement over less expensive gray coatings 420 Babylon Rd Horsham PA 19044 offerings molded vinyl pilots O&Gs line available either busts full figures Dont let tailored flying garb picture accompanying column fool borrowed wifes sewing machine actually made uniforms see Bleriot XI-2s pilot observer wearing However rest assured Officers Gentlemen full figures busts feature clothing detail molded right pilot theres no anxiety about own sewing capabilities Guys youll love guys Bob Holman Plans PO Box 741 San Bernardino CA 92402 has /4-scale Fokker D-VIII Flying Razor Plan Pac available Bob promises will cost fortune build plans drawn Frank Comyns few years ago assuring design has adequately flight-tested proven before being offered Plan Pac includes plan epoxy glass cowl precut wing ribs very reasonable price Well thats about installment am currently preparing trip Chicago 1992 Radio Control Hobby Trade Association RCHTA model show Next issue hope have photos report concerning scale activity Chicago static tables normally some finest displays aeromodeling skills seen anywhere So until next time friends build straight fly safely Ill talk again lope SoaringlByors Continued page 71 SBSS John Dvorak current photographer Johns address 1638 Farringdon Ct San Jose CA 95127 So looking get involved soaring Bay area give Dan Gavin John shout will point right direction get help need Another letter came way telling about building flying Sagitta 600 Well Sagitta 600 good intermediate glider would like share information might interested glider uses fairly conventional building techniques has fuselage balsa ply wing balsa built-up construction 600 has wingspan 78 area 600 sq thus name 600 wing Sagitta utilizes Eppler 205 airfoil section tatiplane built up semisymmetrical section letter received Art Boysen Silverdale Washington Art says reason chose build Sagitta 600 good glider both slope soaring flatland flying As kit made few minor changes 152 Model Aviation -1 JUST RELEASED! 4 9 DIRECT PLUS STIMALG vvidTE TO T&T AERO ioCriARLto& PLMIINFIELD IN 46168 CALL 317 839-8415 wings built flat no dihedral flaps ailerons Two microservos wing Vision radio Airtronics used control top surface wing fully sheeted accurate airfoil fuselage extended two inches behind trailing edge wing longer tail moment first bulkhead/nose block widened /v inch 600-mAh battery could used fuselage finished 2 ozisq yd fiberglass extra layer 4 ozIsq yd put nose extra strength EZ-Lam epoxy available Aerospace CompositesWB used laminations tinted red turned out like orange eliminate painting Total model weight finished 50 ounces came out tad heavier wanted first slope flight strong winds 20 mph nine ounces extra weight added ballast Sagitta handled conditions like seasoned champ Very stable forgiving ot Largest Inventories 01 Miniature Bearings Remote Control Models Cars ks Engines s es Helicopters N 3 Complete Product Lines Premium Ultra-Seal trictionless sealed maintenance-free bearings Econo-Power bearings precisionengineered strength durability High Speed high heat engine bearings N Huge Inventory Standard US Metric Bearings N Low Prices Fast Delivery N Toll-Free Number Easy Ordering N Dealer Programs Available Ask Boca Bearings local hobby shop Call 14071 998-0004 Toll-free USA 800 332-3256 Toll-free Canada 800 553-3256 Fax Order 14071998-0119 send $300 tor catalog something looking Sagitta will fly both slow fast desired flaps nice increasing lift landing some tight areas Overall am very pleased Sagitta 600 good friends TnCities Ron Hollenbeck has Sagitta 600 have flown times can verify Arts assessment 600 very good all-around model both slope soaring thermal flying Sagitta 600 capable loops rolls inverted flight fair amount down elevator would like information about Sagitta 600 Art built give him call telephone number 206 692-9965 might send SASE info 9809 Willamette Meridian Rd NW Silverdale WA 98383 Northwest interested soaring very good club located Seattle area Seattle FRENCH VS RIC BATTERY TEST THOSE THATAPPLY TO YOU D SORRY CANT ELY TODAY.I FORGOT TO CHARGE UPLASTNIGHT D I HOPE GIONT COOK MY BATTERIES CHARGED ATEULL RATEFOR WAYOVER lB HOURS Z] THIS SHOULD REALLY BE MY LAST PLIGHT IM NOT SORE IF MY BATTERIES WERE FULLY CHARGED D SUREICANFLY TOGAE TRICKLE CHARGE MY R C SYSTEM CONTINUOUSLY WITH THE FRENCH TRICKL ER! 55g FRENCHY WILL d Trykle yharge Ease Ba tie days weeks eve see Coseenent Ole w-L5h1 yea TRICKIER GIa-lhoiteesl1/1 1 Its jebBe ready toPor ANs weeks Bevat L5I 52 05 S&H ie27o7 H ELECTRON S N PO BosS WeithisNes Oh Area Soaring Society SASS infor mation contact Wade Reynolds 12448 83rd Ave S Seattle WA 98178 Wade enthusiastic about flying general can certainly help get involved local Seattle soaring activities telephone number 206 772-0291 Give him call write him information SASS like scale soaring will interested next two bits information have pass along First manufacturer scale sailplanes has moved south France Montreal Canada manufacturer Raymond Size good friend business partner Etienne Dorig has written us letter explain what company has offer models vary size largest model having span 138 wing area 1085 sq Etienne says kit line carries 20 different models Ka-6e ASW-17 ASW-19 PIK-20 Grob 102 Pilatus B4 etc beautiful other 1/6 scale Vintage modem high-performance types kits very well done complete can recommend kit him scale experience catalogs will ready very soon havent flown models available Raymonds company however Wade Reynolds has t/5-scale models may able provide information pictures have received show beautiful Pilatus B4 equally nice Grob So have interest scale may worth write Raymond Write Raymond Size 3731 ch dOka St Joseph du Lac Quebec JON iMO Canada can reached telephone 514 472-4282 New National Scale Soaring Association next item news dealing scale soaring comes group individuals very enthusiastic about scale scale enthusiasts want promote scale RC soaring national level have started new association dedicated RC scale soaring movement will include interests 154 Model Aviation *Address__________________ City ________________ State ____ Zip Send 8sca Seadvg Dept C 2304 7040W Pslmetto Park Rd Raton FL 33433 Power Slope Scale Vintage Modern Slope Scale Thermal Scale special emphasis being placed bringing scale specialties together new association being founded scale proponents such Pete Bechtel Gene Cope Gary McVay Erik Eiche Gary Brokaw Frank Smith Roy Lightle Randy Holzapple Greg Neveau modelers see something special within scale RC soaring movement want have share affiliation camaraderie new association will called North American Scale Soaring Association NASSA small group Northwest scale enthusiasts wants attract members throughout United States Canada Mexico Judy Jerry Slates RIC Soaring Digest have graciously agreed provide dedicated bimonthly column publication disseminate news members association Therefore members will able keep abreast happenings within NASSA using RCSD news provider membership dues can kept low Members will able attend NASSA-sanctioned events across country will also allow association host annual event sanctioned NASSA AMA Members will also play crucial role developing policies direction scale soaring movement addition will provide momentum will propel scale now 21st century kick off association get individuals interested scale association has couple things planned its new members 1993 first supported Mr Tom Kikuchi RC soaring scale enthusiast representative RC radio people JR Tom has involved RC scale soaring number years has offered provide JR Radio X-347 raffle prize members join association May 15 1993 winner will chosen random drawing association will pay shipping radio lucky RC scale soaring member Tom didnt feel radio enough steer RC enthusiasts North America direction scale Tom added incentive offering three X-347 radios radios given away groups first informal AMA-sanctioned scale rally event scheduled July 10-11 1993 Richland Washington site International Scale Fun Flys events format will set around flying scale models types either thermal field using winch aero-tow good slope sites available Tri-City area As special point interest about 1993 Scale Rally thermal flying will feature task established Mr Martin Simonss club Australia way Martin Simons has heartily endorsed idea scale soaring association North America sees chance scale soaring become truly international movement Some may have read purchased Mr Simonss book Vintage Sailpianes published TOES STILL SEE IT 0 HFNRY~ Kookaburra Technical Publications PTY LTD PO Box 648 Dandenong 3175 Melbourne Victoria Australia Anyway task simple stay aloft total 40 minutes multiple launches allowed necessary also requires model landed runway spot landedjust landed runway Models will judged accuracy detail however judging will done outside circle 25 feet diameter Also models will divided three classes Two classes will separated date date November 1957 all-fiberglass sailplane introduced gliders patterned after designs built will considered Modern Vintage models will copying gliders designed built prior November 1957 special class will exist Power Scaletype modelsand some may aero-tow knows Rest assured however will really laid-back event attend should March 1993 155 STANDARD SPORTSMAN PILOTS YOU CAN AFFORD FROM $1 95 TO $745 RACING WITH GOGGLES STANDARD WITH GOGGLES MILITARY WITH HELMET AND VISOR SPORTSMAN WITH AMBER SUN GLASSES FROM 1/12 TO 1/4 SCALE INJECTION MOLDED IN FLESH COLOR FOR LIFE LIKE DETAIL SEND SASE FOR FREE ILLUSTRATED ORDER FORM WILLIAMS BROS INC PAWNEE ST SAN MARCOS CA 92069 16995 OAK CONST/COMPLETELY FUEL PROOF Ultimate Flight Box eBRASS HARDWARE UD WILL STORE 2 TRANSMITTERS THREE SLIDE OUT DRAWERS eALSO INCLUDED CONTROL PANEL FUEL PUMP 1 GAL FUEL BOTTLE 1 2V RECHARGABLE NO MAINTENANCE BATTERY ACTUAL SIZE 16 x 16 x NORTHWEST HOBBY TECHNOLOGIES 322 E St SE rn WA 98002 206 939-0884 Serious Horsepower1 05 ST YS Rossi & Webra Parts Service Custom Engines Accessories Dave Shadel Performance Specialties 9c /ib La / JJ}JabJ Send $1 00for fully illustrated catalog information Call 702 265-7523 Hours 10 am 5 pm Monday Thursday PO Box 3146 nerville NV 89410 Available YS Lang & Short Stroke 06 Long Stroke 05 6IFSR 0S 40 VRP/VF 0S 91 VROF STX-40 Rossi 40 coming soon enjoy themselves wind blowing event becomes slope soaring rally doesnt its thermal field rally youve suppressing desire scale finally want become part new growing movement write NASSA will doubt discovering some best-performing sailplanes RC dCC M4Wrc6ood Learn fly planes private field Five 6 day course $350 Open year round Send SASE complete info Southwest RC Flying 2818 Carolina NE Albuquerque NM 87110505-832-6394 soaring has offer NASSAs address now same Rt 4 Box 9544 W Richiand WA 99352 information please include SASE cost join association $10 per year Some funds will go toward supporting column RCSD rest money will used sponsor annual scale event must noted NASSA intends host its annual scale rally different sites year scale modelers parts North America will eventually have chance attend going join NASSA may wise subscribe RCSD address PO Box 2108 Wylie TX 75098-2108 4RO PylonlHager Continued paqe 72 will allow good paint adhesion provide color beneath top colors cover coat color paint will needed cover helmet Let primer dry well before proceeding 3 Lately has trend static judges look pilot matches paint scheme airplane some way would suggest have some inkling way want paint airplane before paint pilots helmet have idea want paint airplane use some fairly neutral colors paint helmet least base color airplane rule suggestion use Testors plastic model palnts pilots paints come variety colors gloss excellent Some may painting pilots whatever paint will using airplane fine just prefer Testors no mixing 4 Palnt helmet first will allow mask over face worrying about pulling face paint details off remove masking tape paint face usually put base coat flesh color pass pilot over Marie applies details combination paint makeup must careful makeup thoughit may fade over timebut seem have airplanes have lasted long enough pilots get pasty look What better person wife girlfriend apply face make-up satisfied face coat Testors semigloss clear will seal makeup down take shiny look away Put pilot aside now 5 Dying canopy Some people like dye canopy color closely matches complements color scheme have mind used dye canopies have stopped because extremely careful will make too dark will able see fine cockpit detail added time comes judging Remember airplanes supposed judged distance 5 10 feet make detail large enough seen distance canopy too dark see through may get score deserve comes cockpit detailing decide dye cockpit canopy get yourself some Rit Fabric Dye powdered form color wish use Rit should available supermarkets drug stores hardware stores want canopy turn out gray buy black figure will just adjust density length time have submerged Black dye turns out very 156 Model Aviation ES ___MILLS METhLS 800KS -PRECISION INSTRUMENTS COMPLETE CATALOG $200 1 COOs items CAMPBELL TOOLS CO 2000M5O,aOoad 5prinqfiOd OH 45505 503 3228562 R/C BEGINNERS hobby loses about half its potential fliers because fail successfully solo IT ISNT THEIR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULTI lust some advertised trainers impossible average beginner solo seems norm crash ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-oft oem student quite unnecessary YOU COULD SOLO YOUR FIRST TIME UP Thanks extensive trainer flighttest ing ever conducted hobby can now know advance ones fly slow handsoff stable easy enough Grandma just so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label Send $350 plus 52 postage EASE-OF-FLYING RATINGS OF RIC TRAINERS Over 40 currently available train ers evaluated including ARFs Also grades easeof-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainers good trainers marketed does no warn about Guarantee money back say eye-opening candid enlight ening time-saving money-saving frustrationsparing R/O publication have ever readl Send check mooey order Jim Waterman 3818 Deerfield San AntonIo TX 78218 u-H h.L ELI ROLLED PLANS 3/6-63500 -INSTR 1/9-11600 tP&H TBGLUDTB KFLIwrr I0EUSTh/n smu-oe&zx wuem 06 4 1i16Woodmom 180SpAI 07WINO 805 op 0461TB 3ThflABEL 030 N840088000 00 pl8 teiS 622 3flflRBE 30 08 POSE 430 od p2