IR ADHO CONTROL SCALE SOARING NEWS Robin Lehman Regular readers know Robin East Coast scale fan specializes aero-towing extra-large gliders may have seen Robins excellent article giant scale soaring Switzerland Novem ber issue RC Modeler article included fine photographsplus cover photo Robins latest report August month fly monster-sized glidersboth Grob 102 SOARING incredibleslow loopsthe same airspeed way aroundgoing up coming down seem veiy slow majestic rock-steadynot twitch have point nose down 200 couple seconds pick up enough speed loop plan work nice routineloops rolls stall turns inverted outside ioops Cuban Ss etc Grobs amazing characteristic loses almost no height doing loopI can loop very safely quite low altitudes LS4being single seaterlooks whole thing all-up close 50 lb As wings have very high aspect ratio isnt much wing area thought would fly like brick much surprise floats around though filled helium experience takes 10 20 flights sailplane get used flies fly completely differently need different controls very interesting August Ive come away some firm opinions about flying monster gliders bother such enormous sailplanes 1/3-size Knowing dad wouldnt consider allowing him fly seven-month-old Roif Lehman sits dad Robins Grob 102 Twin Acro give idea models size huge LS4 27-foot span Both ships almost half-sized both fly extremely well Grob know about May 92 columnBB took 50 flights Grob pick up enough nerve start doing aerobatics machine much less massive G102 also comes Germany Grob 102 fuselage Roke Modelle wings made Dan TroxellBB wings made manufacturer body another completely finished beautiful glass wing weighs nearly 14 lb 62 Model Aviation n Lehmans 125-scale Grob Twin Acro about touch down beautiful Long Island flying field big Grob spans 24 feet weighs 48 pounds Towplane pilot Tony Napoleon poses 11O-in-span Robin aircraft used aero-towing Long Island 30-lb ship powered Quadra 100 engine puts out 32 lb thrust Robin Lehmans wife Marie 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916-661-6515 ers much transportable much easier air-tow answer comes see huge gliders fly fly single twitch carve absolutely rock-steady smooth grooves sky Obviously smaller go difficult fly twitching wings new-found friend John F Clarke made video calling Air-Tow shows both smaller larger gliders tow planes spent day half videotaping project will able see firsthand monster Grob LS4 415-meter Roke ASK 18 Robin talked out ASK 18/BR couple other smaller gliders Last least am now MAs Slope Soaring columnist flies thermal too Wil Byers own-design Corel has 122-in wingspan Rochester New York mode live year Long Island sporadically some weekends mainly summer fly monster gliders Long Island because thats place have large tow plane Rochester its quarter-size smaller air-towing mostly slope soaring have three hills within half hours drive live recently discovered some nice bills Lake Ontario Rochester clubs does lot winch competition flying occasionally go fly smaller gliders franldy really prefer slope soaring air-towing John F Clarkes video Robins airtowing sounds excitingI love see Continaed page 144 March 1993 63 Aerospace Composite Products Auto-Vac vacuum pump eliminates need constant monitoring during bagging process See text details battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 Experts whove reviewed tapes agreewhether youre experienced RCer beginner whos ready something straight level flying Wring Out just ticket THREE TAPES COVER IT ALL studying practicing three tapes sequence experienced flyers well beginners can attain kind aerobatic refinement weve admired watching pros tapes real-time split-screen imaging perfect blend new electric starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field voice-over live sound gives Wring Out real edge over less-professionally produced videos progress will proof VALUE THAT CANT BE BEAT Best Wring Out series priced youll able own full set originals resorting low-quality copies Wring Out volumes dealers phone 8006-FLYING CARL GOLDBERG order directMODELS INC club organized fourth annual SAM 75 Contest August 4-5 1992 Calverton New York contest AMA Sanction No 20880 host Long Island Radio Control Society LIRCS AMA 456 Contest Director Larry Davidson AMA 118 Thirty-three contestants locations Florida Canada inclusive assembled LIRCS field compete 11 categories LIRCS members controlled parking assisted out-of-towners housing set up Saturday night banquet ran food tent field RC contest Half entrants flew electric-powered models Activities began national anthem Saturday morning under cloudy skies 25 knots wind lasted day important activity timers became capturing landed models before blew away day ended big banquet evening District 2 VP Joe Beshar spoke Sunday dawned clear light winds day Most flying took place Sunday Fred Mulholland came up Florida take High Point trophy seven-channel Airtronics radio trophy donated Peggy Lanzo won 1983 Chet Lanzo Other winners Class LER Glow MB LER Glow C LER Ign A/B LER Ign C Antique Texaco /2A Texaco 1/2A Scale Texaco 60-sec Cabin Electric Texaco Electric LMR EntriesWinner 6Fred Mulbolland 8Bob Peru 4Miquel Salvador 10Pete Rafferty 5Fred Mulholland 7Fred Mulholland 16Bob Meili 8Walt Geary 6Walt Geary 5Jay Putt 12Bob Aberle About 80 models flown 33 contestants record 216 flights Everyone went home windburned sunburned satisfied Now know SIG works oaringlBlakeslee Continued page 63 Grob L54 air Johns ad RC Soaring Digest says tapes $15 including shipping handling address 911 Covert Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Auto-Vac System Aerospace Composite Products early days vacuum-bagging difficult find source supplies equipment information Fortunately things much easier today Aerospace Composite Products recently introduced high-quality pro vacuum pump system Now Aerospace Composite Products has teamed Greco Technologies Modi folks produce 144 Model Aviation Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM Its Wring Out aerobatic instruction series featuring Dave Patrick 8x8 10xlO 1Ox15 Sets up less 60 iii 51L55 diuessones cobra custom logossecond Si No ropes bttering available nothing assemble! F o-date video make vacuumbagged wings first lets have ACPs release Auto-Vac ACP has developed fully automatic vacuum-bagging system eliminates need constant monitoring during bagging process Auto-Vac system unique completely selfmonitoring eliminating need run pump continuously switch senses vacuum system activates pump vacuum falls below preset point Since pump runs demand user no longer needs concerned its running continuously 24 hours switch fully adjustable two 24 inches mercury vacuum reservoir prevents frequent cycling vacuum pump theres leak system Auto-Vac kit comes completely assembled mounted wood base ready use Included kit E-Z Vac II electric pump adjustable vacuum switch vacuum gauge large-capacity reservoir check valve neoprene tubing E-Z Vac connector two Quick-Lok seals nine feet 18-in-wide bagging tube nine feet 15-in-wide breather cloth complete set vacuum-bagging instructions Auto-Vac kit available through local hobby store directly Aerospace Composite Products $198 complete plus $7 shipping handling information contact ACP calling 714 250-1107 fax 714 250-0307 write PO Box 16621 Irvine CA 92714 ACPs description Introduction Vacuum-Bagging video produced Greco Technologies This-easy-to-use reference video designed introduction exciting techniques vacuum-bagging wings video created premise modeler does want spend time researching vacuum-bag video features George Spitzer avid RC pilot eight years has building designing own composite aircraft past four years Spitzer gives modeler insight proper procedures bagging gives helpful suggestions tips step explained plain English video comes accompanying booklet review what mentioned video some cases expansion Having both visual picture video written instructions make techniques simple modeler follow Ive seen video recommend highly anyone just starting bagging includes helpful hints will interest experienced baggers well considering bagging quick way decide should proceed video booklet cost $25 plus $4 shipping handling Write ACPs address given above North American Scale Soaring Association NASSA brand-new organization being formed promote scale glider flying US Canada Wil Byers author Model Aviations Slope Soaring column sent full story printed below may recall Wil Tri Cities Soarers club have putting Scale Slope Fun-fly Richland Washington several years now alternating Torrey Pines southern CaliforniaRichland years Torrey Pines odd years scale fun-fly concept has proven extremely popular Well over 100 pilots show up usually bringing several gliders Gliders range small Power Scale ships -scale sailplanes Last year wasnt much wind Eagle Butte guys resorted winch launching Some pilots much enjoy scale fun-flys decided would good idea form permanent organization coordinate well promote other new scale events Because Canadians come down fun-flys NASSA joint US/Canadian effort what Wil sent about NASSA association being founded promote scale soaring US Canada group will made up members have like interest scale will help promote scale flying events could include scale flying formats slope thermal duration cross country aero-towing etc NASSA will publish newsletter compile information members draw idea help enthusiasts find information promote scale soaring flying events will host annual National Scale Rally based NASSA-established rules prefer call guidelines NW scale contingent have decided host introductory event 1993 event will held during weekend July 10-11 encourage scale enthusiasts participate however gathering will emphasize thermal duration event well usual slope soaring fun-fly tentatively planning thermal event use format has developed Mr Martin Simonss club Australia Gliders divided Vintage Modern classes Vintage glider first flew prior November 1957 task simply fly total 40 minutes 40 minutes airtime usually involves multiple launches however pilot can stay up 40 minutes flight thats okay too Landing scale-type runway Models judged accuracy scale detail standoff-scale format Judges must stand outside 25-foot-diameter circle initial event thinking scale 146 Model Aviation forget units remember! 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X-347 radios effort interested joining NASSA cost $10 money will applied expense associated publishing newsletter RCSD advertising/mailings None will go toward enriching organizers associations funds will spent will decided some type board Directors course need chosen types decisions still need worked out will first NASSA needs members people willing become involved workings such association modelers want join right away can send $10 address NASSA Rt 4 Box 9544 W Richland WA 99352 send SASE application form Self-launching sailpianes added question mark because folks arent sure engines belong sailplanes Full-size sailplaners experiencing similar emotional conflicts Currently fullsize gliders being produced engines problem figuring out handle motorized gliders soaring contests designed towed-up sailplanes back models question whats best way develop contest class electric-motor-powered gliders designed principally soaring almost certainly talking about limited motor-run events because will always encourage powerful propulsion systems maximum climbing abilityeven class limited modest number Ni-Cd battery cells Lets hear flier has some experience subject letter old pal Dave Manley Shawnee Kansas After attending clubs Electric fly walked away 22 years soaring purism total fascination selflaunching sailplanes Mid America Soaring Association MASA members hold both pure self-launching sailplane contests monthly Initially two three MASA members dabbled self-launching craft Now nearly half fly Electrics Electric contingent basically regard electric motors just another way launch Some fly self-launchers pure sailplanes using power plant launch Once power off sailplane flown though motorless motor used again initiate another ground launch Two members constructing altitude-sighting device can create 500-foot whatever starting gate similar used full-size sailplane contests instrument allows crew ground see sailplane crosses imaginary line whether craft higher allowed legal contest start Using method makes possible mixing self-launching craft pure same event planes launch winch high-start on-board motor fly through gate Once through begin thermal search gate concept originated couple us discussing shortcomings current AMA electric rules limited motor runs encourage extremely light sometimes frail craft driven altitude extremely expensive motors unlimited category necessitates some competitors definitions over-propping powerful battery packs recommended motor manufacturers want soaring event pylon race altitude Lastly primary interest soaring launching methodalthough have club member says sailplane must motorless Another member insists pure sailplane can self-launchedas other soaring creatures Best us fly self-launching gliders evangelicala tralt deeply appreciated other members Thanks letter Dave Because really whole new soaring ballgame should help stir up some controversy Please let us know starting gate idea works Im eager hear other readers thoughts about self-launch soaring pro con Suntiger sunglasses few years back heard lot about Suntiger orange-tinted flying glasses dealer went out business recent copy Soaring magazine Soaring Society America full-size soaring noticed ad Suntigers available Res Co Supply 2042 Terrace Drive Long Beach CA 90806 price $6450 plus $4 shipping handling Frames matte black carbon fiber stainless-steel temples hard case included glasses 100% effective against UVA UVB Orange-tinted glasses make blue sky appear gray increases contrast between sky glider can see farther away got orangetinted prescription glasses Lens Crafters use Brain Power dye think similar dye used Suntigers What radio should buy asking yourself question help hand Don Edberg editor soaring column RC Modeler magazine has put together handy comparison chart seven computer-type radios available US Included Ace Micropro Airtronics Infinity 600 Airtronics Vision SSP Control Systems Labs Vision Upgrade Futaba Super 7 Futaba 9VAP JR X-347 upgraded Don also gives one-page summary Continued page ISO ........ 0 GOODIES 2828 Cochran St Suite 281805 681-5061 SImI Valley Ca 93068 a0 93 MODEL ACCESSORIES SPAN NOW IN 36 & 72LENGTHS 0 0 0 a0 en0 C APPlY 0 IsC aa aC 20XOHLi1 ALSALOL$30Ua&HTO -iHIS QUANTITY $500 C YLORPOWERPACER S GREAT AIRPLANE AVER CHARGES 0 &CYCLESTX&RXa S BATTERIESSHOWS Aou lc6u BATTERY CAPACITY REMAINING WARNS OF BAD CELLS IN PACK BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO FLY AIRCRAFT 0 RETAIL $8950 SPEC $7150 S & H $495 ALL ITEMS ADD LOCAL SAP IN CA CATALOG $100 USA March 1993 147 Electric F ight Ughteeight 12 Os Adjustable switching pointuaoe hock Soidertess tenuinat easy hookup ON/OFF Con trailer $2995 Power save weight 20 22x13x63 Ye high effidescy O06V loss Add t1{ shippirg Coiifooiorecdenissdd 7250 t217 Tsr Send Check mouey order /1High Sky Futaba esunector3929 Kaflsaa St #9 othcrcoooenors oreA 92104 aiss svsilsblcSan MODELS England NEW Scale Free Flight Kits AUli WOXIE5D POlO S7EAt WTR LOCKHEED Fl 1 7A 21 long . $1495 also available Spitfire Mk 22 e 241/2$1995 Westland Widgeon 241/$1495 add $7 airmail SAMS Chapel Sandon Buntingford Herts 6G9 OQJ England GASPARIN C02 Motors now SAMS Nate US Checks & Stamps valid UK VISA & Mastercard accepted $-biils 01 3 tric Vacuum Bagging System Foam Core Wings $74 95* Complete Easy Use Add png & haxduig CaAforn residents add sas tax Send $300 infomation package Dealer Inquiries Invited VISA Mastercard Accepted thoughts radio choice course depends personal situation Don helpfully provides own opinion pros cons rig Don did include what consider ne plus ultra computer radios madein-Germany Multiplex 3030 fairly rare set because its price around $1000 very popular Europe Multiplex radios kits available Beemer R/C West Arizona phone [602] RO Aerobatics/Van Putt Continued page 65 pnnted Based feedback about half enjoy seeing pictures other fliers personalized license plates other half think belong fliers scrapbook magazine Frankly like license plate pictures Besides during months pictures receive Ive written colunm told people contests odds seeing pictures column almost 100% photos have sent before can print Let say againif want see pictures magazine send sure mail menot MA office 837-0311 JR-made Graupner MC-18 radio also popular Europe available Don has also written one-page Servo Conversion Chart something sailpianer needs because no matter brand radio use always seem mixing Airtronics Futaba JR servos Don shows modify servo plugs work radio Sailplane Radio Comparison Chart $2 Servo Conversion Chart $1 Send three bucks Dynamic Modeling 4922 Rochelle Ave Irvine CA 92714 Phone 714 552-1912 4Another flier wants column serve forum pattern fliers exchange ideas sounds like good idea thought way already have always entertained input have published lot column Some columns have mostly made up input Ive received However over long run words column because seems dont get lot feedback until prick somebodys personal balloon two-stroke versus four-stroke good example doesnt have way lot good ideas out have ideas youd like share other pattern fliers send will print feel appropriate cale/Troy Continued page 69 outboard end landing-gear trunion block panel make room two large pieces white invasion stripe base would next iron place measured width wings open area filled white material cut two pieces white film 3/4 wider dimension yielded 3A-in overlap side followed application white base cutting four black invasion stripes ironing place over white filmvery slowly very carefully ensuring bubbling would minimal though used iron-on film peel-and-stick materials black invasion stripes strongly suggested since modelers seem dislike application film over film alternate no-heat materials Carl Goldberg Modelss Ultracote Plus Coverites Graphics Presto Top Flite Modelss MonoKote Trim Sheets Once stripes down last stepcompleting bottom wing coveringwas cut away slots two aileron pushrods slots pair bomb releases slots right left wire landing gears bottom 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/03
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IR ADHO CONTROL SCALE SOARING NEWS Robin Lehman Regular readers know Robin East Coast scale fan specializes aero-towing extra-large gliders may have seen Robins excellent article giant scale soaring Switzerland Novem ber issue RC Modeler article included fine photographsplus cover photo Robins latest report August month fly monster-sized glidersboth Grob 102 SOARING incredibleslow loopsthe same airspeed way aroundgoing up coming down seem veiy slow majestic rock-steadynot twitch have point nose down 200 couple seconds pick up enough speed loop plan work nice routineloops rolls stall turns inverted outside ioops Cuban Ss etc Grobs amazing characteristic loses almost no height doing loopI can loop very safely quite low altitudes LS4being single seaterlooks whole thing all-up close 50 lb As wings have very high aspect ratio isnt much wing area thought would fly like brick much surprise floats around though filled helium experience takes 10 20 flights sailplane get used flies fly completely differently need different controls very interesting August Ive come away some firm opinions about flying monster gliders bother such enormous sailplanes 1/3-size Knowing dad wouldnt consider allowing him fly seven-month-old Roif Lehman sits dad Robins Grob 102 Twin Acro give idea models size huge LS4 27-foot span Both ships almost half-sized both fly extremely well Grob know about May 92 columnBB took 50 flights Grob pick up enough nerve start doing aerobatics machine much less massive G102 also comes Germany Grob 102 fuselage Roke Modelle wings made Dan TroxellBB wings made manufacturer body another completely finished beautiful glass wing weighs nearly 14 lb 62 Model Aviation n Lehmans 125-scale Grob Twin Acro about touch down beautiful Long Island flying field big Grob spans 24 feet weighs 48 pounds Towplane pilot Tony Napoleon poses 11O-in-span Robin aircraft used aero-towing Long Island 30-lb ship powered Quadra 100 engine puts out 32 lb thrust Robin Lehmans wife Marie Roke 1385-scale ASK 18 spans 415 meters has fiberglass fuselage foamlbalsa wings SIZEUSE PRICE 57X31159 6x21159 63 X4395 65X292395 65X372395 65X503395 65X553395 65X603395 65X653395 7x315159 7X415159 7X5159 7X6159 7X7159 7X8159 7X9159 7X10159 78X414395 78X66395 78X76395 8X73S395 8X414179 8X5179 8X6179 8X7179 8X8179 8X9179 8X10179 9X416199 9X516199 9X6199 9X7199 APC PROPELLERS SIZEUSE PRICE 9X8199 9X9199 9X10199 925 X 50 .. 4395 925X525 4395 925 X 55 .. 4395 925X575 4395 925 X 60 .. 4395 95 X 65N .. 5395 95 X 7ON .. 5395 95 X 7SN .. 5395 95 X 8ON .. 5395 95 X 8SN .. 5395 9X65 395 9X75 395 9X85 395 95 X45 29 10X3229 10x4229 1OXS229 10X6229 10X7229 1OXB229 10X9229 1OX1O229 105X45 11395 11X3249 11X4249 11X5249 11X6249 11X7249 11X8249 SIZEUSE PRICE 11X9249 12X6289 12X7289 12X8289 11X1O7795 liXil7795 11X127795 11X12W7795 11X137795 11X147795 115X48289 1225 X 3758349 12X97795 12X9W7795 12X107795 12X13W7795 12X117795 12X11N7795 12X1157795 12X127795 12X1257795 12X12N7795 12X137795 12X13N7795 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18X102200 18X12122200 18X142200 18X162200 18X182200 20X8122500 20X102500 20X122500 20X142500 20X162500 20X182500 SIZEUSE PRICE 20 X 202500 21X122500 22X83100 22X10133100 22X12133100 22X143100 22X163100 22X183100 22X203100 22X223100 24X103800 24X123800 24x143800 24X163800 24X183800 24 X 203800 24X223800 2 Blade Hub 18- 19 3000 2 Blade Hub 20- 21 3508 2 Blade Hub 22 . 4000 2 Blade Hub 24 . 6000 MULTI-BLADE 3 Replaceable Blades 17X103300 18X103300 19X113300 20X10133700 20X12133700 20X143700 21 X 103700 21X123700 SIZEUSE PRICE 22X104500 22X124500 22X144500 22X164500 24X105500 24X125500 24X145500 24X185500 3 Blade Hub 17-19 4580 3 Blade Hub 29-21 5500 3 Blade Hub 228588 3 Blade Hub 249000 CURRENT USAGES 1u49 Free Flight 2lucambat 3ia-is Pylan 42aPyian a4uPyIon o3eComuut 7eu Pattern aCLStrrnt a12u Wurbird iul2uPauern 1140 Free Flight 1235CC 137uCC 1421-25 Free Flight 15lSFreeFIight 1629 Free Flight act local hobby dealer first doesnt have what need order direct England Enterprises 916-661-6515 ers much transportable much easier air-tow answer comes see huge gliders fly fly single twitch carve absolutely rock-steady smooth grooves sky Obviously smaller go difficult fly twitching wings new-found friend John F Clarke made video calling Air-Tow shows both smaller larger gliders tow planes spent day half videotaping project will able see firsthand monster Grob LS4 415-meter Roke ASK 18 Robin talked out ASK 18/BR couple other smaller gliders Last least am now MAs Slope Soaring columnist flies thermal too Wil Byers own-design Corel has 122-in wingspan Rochester New York mode live year Long Island sporadically some weekends mainly summer fly monster gliders Long Island because thats place have large tow plane Rochester its quarter-size smaller air-towing mostly slope soaring have three hills within half hours drive live recently discovered some nice bills Lake Ontario Rochester clubs does lot winch competition flying occasionally go fly smaller gliders franldy really prefer slope soaring air-towing John F Clarkes video Robins airtowing sounds excitingI love see Continaed page 144 March 1993 63 Aerospace Composite Products Auto-Vac vacuum pump eliminates need constant monitoring during bagging process See text details battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 Experts whove reviewed tapes agreewhether youre experienced RCer beginner whos ready something straight level flying Wring Out just ticket THREE TAPES COVER IT ALL studying practicing three tapes sequence experienced flyers well beginners can attain kind aerobatic refinement weve admired watching pros tapes real-time split-screen imaging perfect blend new electric starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field voice-over live sound gives Wring Out real edge over less-professionally produced videos progress will proof VALUE THAT CANT BE BEAT Best Wring Out series priced youll able own full set originals resorting low-quality copies Wring Out volumes dealers phone 8006-FLYING CARL GOLDBERG order directMODELS INC club organized fourth annual SAM 75 Contest August 4-5 1992 Calverton New York contest AMA Sanction No 20880 host Long Island Radio Control Society LIRCS AMA 456 Contest Director Larry Davidson AMA 118 Thirty-three contestants locations Florida Canada inclusive assembled LIRCS field compete 11 categories LIRCS members controlled parking assisted out-of-towners housing set up Saturday night banquet ran food tent field RC contest Half entrants flew electric-powered models Activities began national anthem Saturday morning under cloudy skies 25 knots wind lasted day important activity timers became capturing landed models before blew away day ended big banquet evening District 2 VP Joe Beshar spoke Sunday dawned clear light winds day Most flying took place Sunday Fred Mulholland came up Florida take High Point trophy seven-channel Airtronics radio trophy donated Peggy Lanzo won 1983 Chet Lanzo Other winners Class LER Glow MB LER Glow C LER Ign A/B LER Ign C Antique Texaco /2A Texaco 1/2A Scale Texaco 60-sec Cabin Electric Texaco Electric LMR EntriesWinner 6Fred Mulbolland 8Bob Peru 4Miquel Salvador 10Pete Rafferty 5Fred Mulholland 7Fred Mulholland 16Bob Meili 8Walt Geary 6Walt Geary 5Jay Putt 12Bob Aberle About 80 models flown 33 contestants record 216 flights Everyone went home windburned sunburned satisfied Now know SIG works oaringlBlakeslee Continued page 63 Grob L54 air Johns ad RC Soaring Digest says tapes $15 including shipping handling address 911 Covert Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Auto-Vac System Aerospace Composite Products early days vacuum-bagging difficult find source supplies equipment information Fortunately things much easier today Aerospace Composite Products recently introduced high-quality pro vacuum pump system Now Aerospace Composite Products has teamed Greco Technologies Modi folks produce 144 Model Aviation Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM Its Wring Out aerobatic instruction series featuring Dave Patrick 8x8 10xlO 1Ox15 Sets up less 60 iii 51L55 diuessones cobra custom logossecond Si No ropes bttering available nothing assemble! F o-date video make vacuumbagged wings first lets have ACPs release Auto-Vac ACP has developed fully automatic vacuum-bagging system eliminates need constant monitoring during bagging process Auto-Vac system unique completely selfmonitoring eliminating need run pump continuously switch senses vacuum system activates pump vacuum falls below preset point Since pump runs demand user no longer needs concerned its running continuously 24 hours switch fully adjustable two 24 inches mercury vacuum reservoir prevents frequent cycling vacuum pump theres leak system Auto-Vac kit comes completely assembled mounted wood base ready use Included kit E-Z Vac II electric pump adjustable vacuum switch vacuum gauge large-capacity reservoir check valve neoprene tubing E-Z Vac connector two Quick-Lok seals nine feet 18-in-wide bagging tube nine feet 15-in-wide breather cloth complete set vacuum-bagging instructions Auto-Vac kit available through local hobby store directly Aerospace Composite Products $198 complete plus $7 shipping handling information contact ACP calling 714 250-1107 fax 714 250-0307 write PO Box 16621 Irvine CA 92714 ACPs description Introduction Vacuum-Bagging video produced Greco Technologies This-easy-to-use reference video designed introduction exciting techniques vacuum-bagging wings video created premise modeler does want spend time researching vacuum-bag video features George Spitzer avid RC pilot eight years has building designing own composite aircraft past four years Spitzer gives modeler insight proper procedures bagging gives helpful suggestions tips step explained plain English video comes accompanying booklet review what mentioned video some cases expansion Having both visual picture video written instructions make techniques simple modeler follow Ive seen video recommend highly anyone just starting bagging includes helpful hints will interest experienced baggers well considering bagging quick way decide should proceed video booklet cost $25 plus $4 shipping handling Write ACPs address given above North American Scale Soaring Association NASSA brand-new organization being formed promote scale glider flying US Canada Wil Byers author Model Aviations Slope Soaring column sent full story printed below may recall Wil Tri Cities Soarers club have putting Scale Slope Fun-fly Richland Washington several years now alternating Torrey Pines southern CaliforniaRichland years Torrey Pines odd years scale fun-fly concept has proven extremely popular Well over 100 pilots show up usually bringing several gliders Gliders range small Power Scale ships -scale sailplanes Last year wasnt much wind Eagle Butte guys resorted winch launching Some pilots much enjoy scale fun-flys decided would good idea form permanent organization coordinate well promote other new scale events Because Canadians come down fun-flys NASSA joint US/Canadian effort what Wil sent about NASSA association being founded promote scale soaring US Canada group will made up members have like interest scale will help promote scale flying events could include scale flying formats slope thermal duration cross country aero-towing etc NASSA will publish newsletter compile information members draw idea help enthusiasts find information promote scale soaring flying events will host annual National Scale Rally based NASSA-established rules prefer call guidelines NW scale contingent have decided host introductory event 1993 event will held during weekend July 10-11 encourage scale enthusiasts participate however gathering will emphasize thermal duration event well usual slope soaring fun-fly tentatively planning thermal event use format has developed Mr Martin Simonss club Australia Gliders divided Vintage Modern classes Vintage glider first flew prior November 1957 task simply fly total 40 minutes 40 minutes airtime usually involves multiple launches however pilot can stay up 40 minutes flight thats okay too Landing scale-type runway Models judged accuracy scale detail standoff-scale format Judges must stand outside 25-foot-diameter circle initial event thinking scale 146 Model Aviation forget units remember! NOT JUST CHARGERS~ COMPLETE AUTOMATIC BATTERY MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS CaR Products PO Box 221 on SD 57e13 Hrs 9129875924 2-7 Central Time - SASE information ers inquiries invited Basic FLIGHT TRAINING Course Manual Inttructor Guide Student Progress Logs ///// NEW BOOK clear step atep illustrated instructions will teach radio control quickly Earn winga FAST Written experienced educator author has tested end approved both Students Instructors Thoroughly covers essential RIC basics Progress logs provide excellent check list both student instructor Hobbs shop order mail Only $895 P&H TFMPUS PRISS PO Box 235 Tell Cty IN 47586 Phone 1-812 547-8144 Cal/for Dealer Club Discounts 131 RAVENWOOORD VERSAILLES KY 40383 bonus shouldnt greater 10% flight score some future point may well special event dedicated precision scale rate idea behind judging just promote accuracy scale What think should proceed making scale movement grow Tom Kikuchi certainly helping enthusiastically getting JR contribute four X-347 radios effort interested joining NASSA cost $10 money will applied expense associated publishing newsletter RCSD advertising/mailings None will go toward enriching organizers associations funds will spent will decided some type board Directors course need chosen types decisions still need worked out will first NASSA needs members people willing become involved workings such association modelers want join right away can send $10 address NASSA Rt 4 Box 9544 W Richland WA 99352 send SASE application form Self-launching sailpianes added question mark because folks arent sure engines belong sailplanes Full-size sailplaners experiencing similar emotional conflicts Currently fullsize gliders being produced engines problem figuring out handle motorized gliders soaring contests designed towed-up sailplanes back models question whats best way develop contest class electric-motor-powered gliders designed principally soaring almost certainly talking about limited motor-run events because will always encourage powerful propulsion systems maximum climbing abilityeven class limited modest number Ni-Cd battery cells Lets hear flier has some experience subject letter old pal Dave Manley Shawnee Kansas After attending clubs Electric fly walked away 22 years soaring purism total fascination selflaunching sailplanes Mid America Soaring Association MASA members hold both pure self-launching sailplane contests monthly Initially two three MASA members dabbled self-launching craft Now nearly half fly Electrics Electric contingent basically regard electric motors just another way launch Some fly self-launchers pure sailplanes using power plant launch Once power off sailplane flown though motorless motor used again initiate another ground launch Two members constructing altitude-sighting device can create 500-foot whatever starting gate similar used full-size sailplane contests instrument allows crew ground see sailplane crosses imaginary line whether craft higher allowed legal contest start Using method makes possible mixing self-launching craft pure same event planes launch winch high-start on-board motor fly through gate Once through begin thermal search gate concept originated couple us discussing shortcomings current AMA electric rules limited motor runs encourage extremely light sometimes frail craft driven altitude extremely expensive motors unlimited category necessitates some competitors definitions over-propping powerful battery packs recommended motor manufacturers want soaring event pylon race altitude Lastly primary interest soaring launching methodalthough have club member says sailplane must motorless Another member insists pure sailplane can self-launchedas other soaring creatures Best us fly self-launching gliders evangelicala tralt deeply appreciated other members Thanks letter Dave Because really whole new soaring ballgame should help stir up some controversy Please let us know starting gate idea works Im eager hear other readers thoughts about self-launch soaring pro con Suntiger sunglasses few years back heard lot about Suntiger orange-tinted flying glasses dealer went out business recent copy Soaring magazine Soaring Society America full-size soaring noticed ad Suntigers available Res Co Supply 2042 Terrace Drive Long Beach CA 90806 price $6450 plus $4 shipping handling Frames matte black carbon fiber stainless-steel temples hard case included glasses 100% effective against UVA UVB Orange-tinted glasses make blue sky appear gray increases contrast between sky glider can see farther away got orangetinted prescription glasses Lens Crafters use Brain Power dye think similar dye used Suntigers What radio should buy asking yourself question help hand Don Edberg editor soaring column RC Modeler magazine has put together handy comparison chart seven computer-type radios available US Included Ace Micropro Airtronics Infinity 600 Airtronics Vision SSP Control Systems Labs Vision Upgrade Futaba Super 7 Futaba 9VAP JR X-347 upgraded Don also gives one-page summary Continued page ISO ........ 0 GOODIES 2828 Cochran St Suite 281805 681-5061 SImI Valley Ca 93068 a0 93 MODEL ACCESSORIES SPAN NOW IN 36 & 72LENGTHS 0 0 0 a0 en0 C APPlY 0 IsC aa aC 20XOHLi1 ALSALOL$30Ua&HTO -iHIS QUANTITY $500 C YLORPOWERPACER S GREAT AIRPLANE AVER CHARGES 0 &CYCLESTX&RXa S BATTERIESSHOWS Aou lc6u BATTERY CAPACITY REMAINING WARNS OF BAD CELLS IN PACK BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO FLY AIRCRAFT 0 RETAIL $8950 SPEC $7150 S & H $495 ALL ITEMS ADD LOCAL SAP IN CA CATALOG $100 USA March 1993 147 Electric F ight Ughteeight 12 Os Adjustable switching pointuaoe hock Soidertess tenuinat easy hookup ON/OFF Con trailer $2995 Power save weight 20 22x13x63 Ye high effidescy O06V loss Add t1{ shippirg Coiifooiorecdenissdd 7250 t217 Tsr Send Check mouey order /1High Sky Futaba esunector3929 Kaflsaa St #9 othcrcoooenors oreA 92104 aiss svsilsblcSan MODELS England NEW Scale Free Flight Kits AUli WOXIE5D POlO S7EAt WTR LOCKHEED Fl 1 7A 21 long . $1495 also available Spitfire Mk 22 e 241/2$1995 Westland Widgeon 241/$1495 add $7 airmail SAMS Chapel Sandon Buntingford Herts 6G9 OQJ England GASPARIN C02 Motors now SAMS Nate US Checks & Stamps valid UK VISA & Mastercard accepted $-biils 01 3 tric Vacuum Bagging System Foam Core Wings $74 95* Complete Easy Use Add png & haxduig CaAforn residents add sas tax Send $300 infomation package Dealer Inquiries Invited VISA Mastercard Accepted thoughts radio choice course depends personal situation Don helpfully provides own opinion pros cons rig Don did include what consider ne plus ultra computer radios madein-Germany Multiplex 3030 fairly rare set because its price around $1000 very popular Europe Multiplex radios kits available Beemer R/C West Arizona phone [602] RO Aerobatics/Van Putt Continued page 65 pnnted Based feedback about half enjoy seeing pictures other fliers personalized license plates other half think belong fliers scrapbook magazine Frankly like license plate pictures Besides during months pictures receive Ive written colunm told people contests odds seeing pictures column almost 100% photos have sent before can print Let say againif want see pictures magazine send sure mail menot MA office 837-0311 JR-made Graupner MC-18 radio also popular Europe available Don has also written one-page Servo Conversion Chart something sailpianer needs because no matter brand radio use always seem mixing Airtronics Futaba JR servos Don shows modify servo plugs work radio Sailplane Radio Comparison Chart $2 Servo Conversion Chart $1 Send three bucks Dynamic Modeling 4922 Rochelle Ave Irvine CA 92714 Phone 714 552-1912 4Another flier wants column serve forum pattern fliers exchange ideas sounds like good idea thought way already have always entertained input have published lot column Some columns have mostly made up input Ive received However over long run words column because seems dont get lot feedback until prick somebodys personal balloon two-stroke versus four-stroke good example doesnt have way lot good ideas out have ideas youd like share other pattern fliers send will print feel appropriate cale/Troy Continued page 69 outboard end landing-gear trunion block panel make room two large pieces white invasion stripe base would next iron place measured width wings open area filled white material cut two pieces white film 3/4 wider dimension yielded 3A-in overlap side followed application white base cutting four black invasion stripes ironing place over white filmvery slowly very carefully ensuring bubbling would minimal though used iron-on film peel-and-stick materials black invasion stripes strongly suggested since modelers seem dislike application film over film alternate no-heat materials Carl Goldberg Modelss Ultracote Plus Coverites Graphics Presto Top Flite Modelss MonoKote Trim Sheets Once stripes down last stepcompleting bottom wing coveringwas cut away slots two aileron pushrods slots pair bomb releases slots right left wire landing gears bottom wing com pleted used two pieces light blue cover 150 Model Aviation ditsAt 1 OClock its scale kits engines accessories want & want em now got emFrank Tiano .boat car kits hardto-find Jxuls & anything need want.its stockJoe Manzella SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS uuum 1387 N Militaxy Trail West Palm Duach FL 33409 407-688-13669 out vvvvii -5O r-qu ano ow r4u uorsair Pedal Planes will have much fun building 3-6 year old will have Flyingit Kit includes full-sized patterns complete Instructions color photo list ready made parts available also included HERO neiahborhood nUDDI SUPER IUK RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 147 $400 P & H MU Res add io Specify plan wanted Flight Line Toys PO Box 3484 Sorinotield MO 65808
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/03
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IR ADHO CONTROL SCALE SOARING NEWS Robin Lehman Regular readers know Robin East Coast scale fan specializes aero-towing extra-large gliders may have seen Robins excellent article giant scale soaring Switzerland Novem ber issue RC Modeler article included fine photographsplus cover photo Robins latest report August month fly monster-sized glidersboth Grob 102 SOARING incredibleslow loopsthe same airspeed way aroundgoing up coming down seem veiy slow majestic rock-steadynot twitch have point nose down 200 couple seconds pick up enough speed loop plan work nice routineloops rolls stall turns inverted outside ioops Cuban Ss etc Grobs amazing characteristic loses almost no height doing loopI can loop very safely quite low altitudes LS4being single seaterlooks whole thing all-up close 50 lb As wings have very high aspect ratio isnt much wing area thought would fly like brick much surprise floats around though filled helium experience takes 10 20 flights sailplane get used flies fly completely differently need different controls very interesting August Ive come away some firm opinions about flying monster gliders bother such enormous sailplanes 1/3-size Knowing dad wouldnt consider allowing him fly seven-month-old Roif Lehman sits dad Robins Grob 102 Twin Acro give idea models size huge LS4 27-foot span Both ships almost half-sized both fly extremely well Grob know about May 92 columnBB took 50 flights Grob pick up enough nerve start doing aerobatics machine much less massive G102 also comes Germany Grob 102 fuselage Roke Modelle wings made Dan TroxellBB wings made manufacturer body another completely finished beautiful glass wing weighs nearly 14 lb 62 Model Aviation n Lehmans 125-scale Grob Twin Acro about touch down beautiful Long Island flying field big Grob spans 24 feet weighs 48 pounds Towplane pilot Tony Napoleon poses 11O-in-span Robin aircraft used aero-towing Long Island 30-lb ship powered Quadra 100 engine puts out 32 lb thrust Robin Lehmans wife Marie 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916-661-6515 ers much transportable much easier air-tow answer comes see huge gliders fly fly single twitch carve absolutely rock-steady smooth grooves sky Obviously smaller go difficult fly twitching wings new-found friend John F Clarke made video calling Air-Tow shows both smaller larger gliders tow planes spent day half videotaping project will able see firsthand monster Grob LS4 415-meter Roke ASK 18 Robin talked out ASK 18/BR couple other smaller gliders Last least am now MAs Slope Soaring columnist flies thermal too Wil Byers own-design Corel has 122-in wingspan Rochester New York mode live year Long Island sporadically some weekends mainly summer fly monster gliders Long Island because thats place have large tow plane Rochester its quarter-size smaller air-towing mostly slope soaring have three hills within half hours drive live recently discovered some nice bills Lake Ontario Rochester clubs does lot winch competition flying occasionally go fly smaller gliders franldy really prefer slope soaring air-towing John F Clarkes video Robins airtowing sounds excitingI love see Continaed page 144 March 1993 63 Aerospace Composite Products Auto-Vac vacuum pump eliminates need constant monitoring during bagging process See text details battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 Experts whove reviewed tapes agreewhether youre experienced RCer beginner whos ready something straight level flying Wring Out just ticket THREE TAPES COVER IT ALL studying practicing three tapes sequence experienced flyers well beginners can attain kind aerobatic refinement weve admired watching pros tapes real-time split-screen imaging perfect blend new electric starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field voice-over live sound gives Wring Out real edge over less-professionally produced videos progress will proof VALUE THAT CANT BE BEAT Best Wring Out series priced youll able own full set originals resorting low-quality copies Wring Out volumes dealers phone 8006-FLYING CARL GOLDBERG order directMODELS INC club organized fourth annual SAM 75 Contest August 4-5 1992 Calverton New York contest AMA Sanction No 20880 host Long Island Radio Control Society LIRCS AMA 456 Contest Director Larry Davidson AMA 118 Thirty-three contestants locations Florida Canada inclusive assembled LIRCS field compete 11 categories LIRCS members controlled parking assisted out-of-towners housing set up Saturday night banquet ran food tent field RC contest Half entrants flew electric-powered models Activities began national anthem Saturday morning under cloudy skies 25 knots wind lasted day important activity timers became capturing landed models before blew away day ended big banquet evening District 2 VP Joe Beshar spoke Sunday dawned clear light winds day Most flying took place Sunday Fred Mulholland came up Florida take High Point trophy seven-channel Airtronics radio trophy donated Peggy Lanzo won 1983 Chet Lanzo Other winners Class LER Glow MB LER Glow C LER Ign A/B LER Ign C Antique Texaco /2A Texaco 1/2A Scale Texaco 60-sec Cabin Electric Texaco Electric LMR EntriesWinner 6Fred Mulbolland 8Bob Peru 4Miquel Salvador 10Pete Rafferty 5Fred Mulholland 7Fred Mulholland 16Bob Meili 8Walt Geary 6Walt Geary 5Jay Putt 12Bob Aberle About 80 models flown 33 contestants record 216 flights Everyone went home windburned sunburned satisfied Now know SIG works oaringlBlakeslee Continued page 63 Grob L54 air Johns ad RC Soaring Digest says tapes $15 including shipping handling address 911 Covert Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Auto-Vac System Aerospace Composite Products early days vacuum-bagging difficult find source supplies equipment information Fortunately things much easier today Aerospace Composite Products recently introduced high-quality pro vacuum pump system Now Aerospace Composite Products has teamed Greco Technologies Modi folks produce 144 Model Aviation Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM Its Wring Out aerobatic instruction series featuring Dave Patrick 8x8 10xlO 1Ox15 Sets up less 60 iii 51L55 diuessones cobra custom logossecond Si No ropes bttering available nothing assemble! F o-date video make vacuumbagged wings first lets have ACPs release Auto-Vac ACP has developed fully automatic vacuum-bagging system eliminates need constant monitoring during bagging process Auto-Vac system unique completely selfmonitoring eliminating need run pump continuously switch senses vacuum system activates pump vacuum falls below preset point Since pump runs demand user no longer needs concerned its running continuously 24 hours switch fully adjustable two 24 inches mercury vacuum reservoir prevents frequent cycling vacuum pump theres leak system Auto-Vac kit comes completely assembled mounted wood base ready use Included kit E-Z Vac II electric pump adjustable vacuum switch vacuum gauge large-capacity reservoir check valve neoprene tubing E-Z Vac connector two Quick-Lok seals nine feet 18-in-wide bagging tube nine feet 15-in-wide breather cloth complete set vacuum-bagging instructions Auto-Vac kit available through local hobby store directly Aerospace Composite Products $198 complete plus $7 shipping handling information contact ACP calling 714 250-1107 fax 714 250-0307 write PO Box 16621 Irvine CA 92714 ACPs description Introduction Vacuum-Bagging video produced Greco Technologies This-easy-to-use reference video designed introduction exciting techniques vacuum-bagging wings video created premise modeler does want spend time researching vacuum-bag video features George Spitzer avid RC pilot eight years has building designing own composite aircraft past four years Spitzer gives modeler insight proper procedures bagging gives helpful suggestions tips step explained plain English video comes accompanying booklet review what mentioned video some cases expansion Having both visual picture video written instructions make techniques simple modeler follow Ive seen video recommend highly anyone just starting bagging includes helpful hints will interest experienced baggers well considering bagging quick way decide should proceed video booklet cost $25 plus $4 shipping handling Write ACPs address given above North American Scale Soaring Association NASSA brand-new organization being formed promote scale glider flying US Canada Wil Byers author Model Aviations Slope Soaring column sent full story printed below may recall Wil Tri Cities Soarers club have putting Scale Slope Fun-fly Richland Washington several years now alternating Torrey Pines southern CaliforniaRichland years Torrey Pines odd years scale fun-fly concept has proven extremely popular Well over 100 pilots show up usually bringing several gliders Gliders range small Power Scale ships -scale sailplanes Last year wasnt much wind Eagle Butte guys resorted winch launching Some pilots much enjoy scale fun-flys decided would good idea form permanent organization coordinate well promote other new scale events Because Canadians come down fun-flys NASSA joint US/Canadian effort what Wil sent about NASSA association being founded promote scale soaring US Canada group will made up members have like interest scale will help promote scale flying events could include scale flying formats slope thermal duration cross country aero-towing etc NASSA will publish newsletter compile information members draw idea help enthusiasts find information promote scale soaring flying events will host annual National Scale Rally based NASSA-established rules prefer call guidelines NW scale contingent have decided host introductory event 1993 event will held during weekend July 10-11 encourage scale enthusiasts participate however gathering will emphasize thermal duration event well usual slope soaring fun-fly tentatively planning thermal event use format has developed Mr Martin Simonss club Australia Gliders divided Vintage Modern classes Vintage glider first flew prior November 1957 task simply fly total 40 minutes 40 minutes airtime usually involves multiple launches however pilot can stay up 40 minutes flight thats okay too Landing scale-type runway Models judged accuracy scale detail standoff-scale format Judges must stand outside 25-foot-diameter circle initial event thinking scale 146 Model Aviation forget units remember! NOT JUST CHARGERS~ COMPLETE AUTOMATIC BATTERY MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS CaR Products PO Box 221 on SD 57e13 Hrs 9129875924 2-7 Central Time - SASE information ers inquiries invited Basic FLIGHT TRAINING Course Manual Inttructor Guide Student Progress Logs ///// NEW BOOK clear step atep illustrated instructions will teach radio control quickly Earn winga FAST Written experienced educator author has tested end approved both Students Instructors Thoroughly covers essential RIC basics Progress logs provide excellent check list both student instructor Hobbs shop order mail Only $895 P&H TFMPUS PRISS PO Box 235 Tell Cty IN 47586 Phone 1-812 547-8144 Cal/for Dealer Club Discounts 131 RAVENWOOORD VERSAILLES KY 40383 bonus shouldnt greater 10% flight score some future point may well special event dedicated precision scale rate idea behind judging just promote accuracy scale What think should proceed making scale movement grow Tom Kikuchi certainly helping enthusiastically getting JR contribute four X-347 radios effort interested joining NASSA cost $10 money will applied expense associated publishing newsletter RCSD advertising/mailings None will go toward enriching organizers associations funds will spent will decided some type board Directors course need chosen types decisions still need worked out will first NASSA needs members people willing become involved workings such association modelers want join right away can send $10 address NASSA Rt 4 Box 9544 W Richland WA 99352 send SASE application form Self-launching sailpianes added question mark because folks arent sure engines belong sailplanes Full-size sailplaners experiencing similar emotional conflicts Currently fullsize gliders being produced engines problem figuring out handle motorized gliders soaring contests designed towed-up sailplanes back models question whats best way develop contest class electric-motor-powered gliders designed principally soaring almost certainly talking about limited motor-run events because will always encourage powerful propulsion systems maximum climbing abilityeven class limited modest number Ni-Cd battery cells Lets hear flier has some experience subject letter old pal Dave Manley Shawnee Kansas After attending clubs Electric fly walked away 22 years soaring purism total fascination selflaunching sailplanes Mid America Soaring Association MASA members hold both pure self-launching sailplane contests monthly Initially two three MASA members dabbled self-launching craft Now nearly half fly Electrics Electric contingent basically regard electric motors just another way launch Some fly self-launchers pure sailplanes using power plant launch Once power off sailplane flown though motorless motor used again initiate another ground launch Two members constructing altitude-sighting device can create 500-foot whatever starting gate similar used full-size sailplane contests instrument allows crew ground see sailplane crosses imaginary line whether craft higher allowed legal contest start Using method makes possible mixing self-launching craft pure same event planes launch winch high-start on-board motor fly through gate Once through begin thermal search gate concept originated couple us discussing shortcomings current AMA electric rules limited motor runs encourage extremely light sometimes frail craft driven altitude extremely expensive motors unlimited category necessitates some competitors definitions over-propping powerful battery packs recommended motor manufacturers want soaring event pylon race altitude Lastly primary interest soaring launching methodalthough have club member says sailplane must motorless Another member insists pure sailplane can self-launchedas other soaring creatures Best us fly self-launching gliders evangelicala tralt deeply appreciated other members Thanks letter Dave Because really whole new soaring ballgame should help stir up some controversy Please let us know starting gate idea works Im eager hear other readers thoughts about self-launch soaring pro con Suntiger sunglasses few years back heard lot about Suntiger orange-tinted flying glasses dealer went out business recent copy Soaring magazine Soaring Society America full-size soaring noticed ad Suntigers available Res Co Supply 2042 Terrace Drive Long Beach CA 90806 price $6450 plus $4 shipping handling Frames matte black carbon fiber stainless-steel temples hard case included glasses 100% effective against UVA UVB Orange-tinted glasses make blue sky appear gray increases contrast between sky glider can see farther away got orangetinted prescription glasses Lens Crafters use Brain Power dye think similar dye used Suntigers What radio should buy asking yourself question help hand Don Edberg editor soaring column RC Modeler magazine has put together handy comparison chart seven computer-type radios available US Included Ace Micropro Airtronics Infinity 600 Airtronics Vision SSP Control Systems Labs Vision Upgrade Futaba Super 7 Futaba 9VAP JR X-347 upgraded Don also gives one-page summary Continued page ISO ........ 0 GOODIES 2828 Cochran St Suite 281805 681-5061 SImI Valley Ca 93068 a0 93 MODEL ACCESSORIES SPAN NOW IN 36 & 72LENGTHS 0 0 0 a0 en0 C APPlY 0 IsC aa aC 20XOHLi1 ALSALOL$30Ua&HTO -iHIS QUANTITY $500 C YLORPOWERPACER S GREAT AIRPLANE AVER CHARGES 0 &CYCLESTX&RXa S BATTERIESSHOWS Aou lc6u BATTERY CAPACITY REMAINING WARNS OF BAD CELLS IN PACK BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO FLY AIRCRAFT 0 RETAIL $8950 SPEC $7150 S & H $495 ALL ITEMS ADD LOCAL SAP IN CA CATALOG $100 USA March 1993 147 Electric F ight Ughteeight 12 Os Adjustable switching pointuaoe hock Soidertess tenuinat easy hookup ON/OFF Con trailer $2995 Power save weight 20 22x13x63 Ye high effidescy O06V loss Add t1{ shippirg Coiifooiorecdenissdd 7250 t217 Tsr Send Check mouey order /1High Sky Futaba esunector3929 Kaflsaa St #9 othcrcoooenors oreA 92104 aiss svsilsblcSan MODELS England NEW Scale Free Flight Kits AUli WOXIE5D POlO S7EAt WTR LOCKHEED Fl 1 7A 21 long . $1495 also available Spitfire Mk 22 e 241/2$1995 Westland Widgeon 241/$1495 add $7 airmail SAMS Chapel Sandon Buntingford Herts 6G9 OQJ England GASPARIN C02 Motors now SAMS Nate US Checks & Stamps valid UK VISA & Mastercard accepted $-biils 01 3 tric Vacuum Bagging System Foam Core Wings $74 95* Complete Easy Use Add png & haxduig CaAforn residents add sas tax Send $300 infomation package Dealer Inquiries Invited VISA Mastercard Accepted thoughts radio choice course depends personal situation Don helpfully provides own opinion pros cons rig Don did include what consider ne plus ultra computer radios madein-Germany Multiplex 3030 fairly rare set because its price around $1000 very popular Europe Multiplex radios kits available Beemer R/C West Arizona phone [602] RO Aerobatics/Van Putt Continued page 65 pnnted Based feedback about half enjoy seeing pictures other fliers personalized license plates other half think belong fliers scrapbook magazine Frankly like license plate pictures Besides during months pictures receive Ive written colunm told people contests odds seeing pictures column almost 100% photos have sent before can print Let say againif want see pictures magazine send sure mail menot MA office 837-0311 JR-made Graupner MC-18 radio also popular Europe available Don has also written one-page Servo Conversion Chart something sailpianer needs because no matter brand radio use always seem mixing Airtronics Futaba JR servos Don shows modify servo plugs work radio Sailplane Radio Comparison Chart $2 Servo Conversion Chart $1 Send three bucks Dynamic Modeling 4922 Rochelle Ave Irvine CA 92714 Phone 714 552-1912 4Another flier wants column serve forum pattern fliers exchange ideas sounds like good idea thought way already have always entertained input have published lot column Some columns have mostly made up input Ive received However over long run words column because seems dont get lot feedback until prick somebodys personal balloon two-stroke versus four-stroke good example doesnt have way lot good ideas out have ideas youd like share other pattern fliers send will print feel appropriate cale/Troy Continued page 69 outboard end landing-gear trunion block panel make room two large pieces white invasion stripe base would next iron place measured width wings open area filled white material cut two pieces white film 3/4 wider dimension yielded 3A-in overlap side followed application white base cutting four black invasion stripes ironing place over white filmvery slowly very carefully ensuring bubbling would minimal though used iron-on film peel-and-stick materials black invasion stripes strongly suggested since modelers seem dislike application film over film alternate no-heat materials Carl Goldberg Modelss Ultracote Plus Coverites Graphics Presto Top Flite Modelss MonoKote Trim Sheets Once stripes down last stepcompleting bottom wing coveringwas cut away slots two aileron pushrods slots pair bomb releases slots right left wire landing gears bottom wing com pleted used two pieces light blue cover 150 Model Aviation ditsAt 1 OClock its scale kits engines accessories want & want em now got emFrank Tiano .boat car kits hardto-find Jxuls & anything need want.its stockJoe Manzella SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS uuum 1387 N Militaxy Trail West Palm Duach FL 33409 407-688-13669 out vvvvii -5O r-qu ano ow r4u uorsair Pedal Planes will have much fun building 3-6 year old will have Flyingit Kit includes full-sized patterns complete Instructions color photo list ready made parts available also included HERO neiahborhood nUDDI SUPER IUK RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 147 $400 P & H MU Res add io Specify plan wanted Flight Line Toys PO Box 3484 Sorinotield MO 65808
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/03
Page Numbers: 62, 63, 144, 146, 147, 150
IR ADHO CONTROL SCALE SOARING NEWS Robin Lehman Regular readers know Robin East Coast scale fan specializes aero-towing extra-large gliders may have seen Robins excellent article giant scale soaring Switzerland Novem ber issue RC Modeler article included fine photographsplus cover photo Robins latest report August month fly monster-sized glidersboth Grob 102 SOARING incredibleslow loopsthe same airspeed way aroundgoing up coming down seem veiy slow majestic rock-steadynot twitch have point nose down 200 couple seconds pick up enough speed loop plan work nice routineloops rolls stall turns inverted outside ioops Cuban Ss etc Grobs amazing characteristic loses almost no height doing loopI can loop very safely quite low altitudes LS4being single seaterlooks whole thing all-up close 50 lb As wings have very high aspect ratio isnt much wing area thought would fly like brick much surprise floats around though filled helium experience takes 10 20 flights sailplane get used flies fly completely differently need different controls very interesting August Ive come away some firm opinions about flying monster gliders bother such enormous sailplanes 1/3-size Knowing dad wouldnt consider allowing him fly seven-month-old Roif Lehman sits dad Robins Grob 102 Twin Acro give idea models size huge LS4 27-foot span Both ships almost half-sized both fly extremely well Grob know about May 92 columnBB took 50 flights Grob pick up enough nerve start doing aerobatics machine much less massive G102 also comes Germany Grob 102 fuselage Roke Modelle wings made Dan TroxellBB wings made manufacturer body another completely finished beautiful glass wing weighs nearly 14 lb 62 Model Aviation n Lehmans 125-scale Grob Twin Acro about touch down beautiful Long Island flying field big Grob spans 24 feet weighs 48 pounds Towplane pilot Tony Napoleon poses 11O-in-span Robin aircraft used aero-towing Long Island 30-lb ship powered Quadra 100 engine puts out 32 lb thrust Robin Lehmans wife Marie Roke 1385-scale ASK 18 spans 415 meters has fiberglass fuselage foamlbalsa wings SIZEUSE PRICE 57X31159 6x21159 63 X4395 65X292395 65X372395 65X503395 65X553395 65X603395 65X653395 7x315159 7X415159 7X5159 7X6159 7X7159 7X8159 7X9159 7X10159 78X414395 78X66395 78X76395 8X73S395 8X414179 8X5179 8X6179 8X7179 8X8179 8X9179 8X10179 9X416199 9X516199 9X6199 9X7199 APC PROPELLERS SIZEUSE PRICE 9X8199 9X9199 9X10199 925 X 50 .. 4395 925X525 4395 925 X 55 .. 4395 925X575 4395 925 X 60 .. 4395 95 X 65N .. 5395 95 X 7ON .. 5395 95 X 7SN .. 5395 95 X 8ON .. 5395 95 X 8SN .. 5395 9X65 395 9X75 395 9X85 395 95 X45 29 10X3229 10x4229 1OXS229 10X6229 10X7229 1OXB229 10X9229 1OX1O229 105X45 11395 11X3249 11X4249 11X5249 11X6249 11X7249 11X8249 SIZEUSE PRICE 11X9249 12X6289 12X7289 12X8289 11X1O7795 liXil7795 11X127795 11X12W7795 11X137795 11X147795 115X48289 1225 X 3758349 12X97795 12X9W7795 12X107795 12X13W7795 12X117795 12X11N7795 12X1157795 12X127795 12X1257795 12X12N7795 12X137795 12X13N7795 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916-661-6515 ers much transportable much easier air-tow answer comes see huge gliders fly fly single twitch carve absolutely rock-steady smooth grooves sky Obviously smaller go difficult fly twitching wings new-found friend John F Clarke made video calling Air-Tow shows both smaller larger gliders tow planes spent day half videotaping project will able see firsthand monster Grob LS4 415-meter Roke ASK 18 Robin talked out ASK 18/BR couple other smaller gliders Last least am now MAs Slope Soaring columnist flies thermal too Wil Byers own-design Corel has 122-in wingspan Rochester New York mode live year Long Island sporadically some weekends mainly summer fly monster gliders Long Island because thats place have large tow plane Rochester its quarter-size smaller air-towing mostly slope soaring have three hills within half hours drive live recently discovered some nice bills Lake Ontario Rochester clubs does lot winch competition flying occasionally go fly smaller gliders franldy really prefer slope soaring air-towing John F Clarkes video Robins airtowing sounds excitingI love see Continaed page 144 March 1993 63 Aerospace Composite Products Auto-Vac vacuum pump eliminates need constant monitoring during bagging process See text details battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 Experts whove reviewed tapes agreewhether youre experienced RCer beginner whos ready something straight level flying Wring Out just ticket THREE TAPES COVER IT ALL studying practicing three tapes sequence experienced flyers well beginners can attain kind aerobatic refinement weve admired watching pros tapes real-time split-screen imaging perfect blend new electric starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field voice-over live sound gives Wring Out real edge over less-professionally produced videos progress will proof VALUE THAT CANT BE BEAT Best Wring Out series priced youll able own full set originals resorting low-quality copies Wring Out volumes dealers phone 8006-FLYING CARL GOLDBERG order directMODELS INC club organized fourth annual SAM 75 Contest August 4-5 1992 Calverton New York contest AMA Sanction No 20880 host Long Island Radio Control Society LIRCS AMA 456 Contest Director Larry Davidson AMA 118 Thirty-three contestants locations Florida Canada inclusive assembled LIRCS field compete 11 categories LIRCS members controlled parking assisted out-of-towners housing set up Saturday night banquet ran food tent field RC contest Half entrants flew electric-powered models Activities began national anthem Saturday morning under cloudy skies 25 knots wind lasted day important activity timers became capturing landed models before blew away day ended big banquet evening District 2 VP Joe Beshar spoke Sunday dawned clear light winds day Most flying took place Sunday Fred Mulholland came up Florida take High Point trophy seven-channel Airtronics radio trophy donated Peggy Lanzo won 1983 Chet Lanzo Other winners Class LER Glow MB LER Glow C LER Ign A/B LER Ign C Antique Texaco /2A Texaco 1/2A Scale Texaco 60-sec Cabin Electric Texaco Electric LMR EntriesWinner 6Fred Mulbolland 8Bob Peru 4Miquel Salvador 10Pete Rafferty 5Fred Mulholland 7Fred Mulholland 16Bob Meili 8Walt Geary 6Walt Geary 5Jay Putt 12Bob Aberle About 80 models flown 33 contestants record 216 flights Everyone went home windburned sunburned satisfied Now know SIG works oaringlBlakeslee Continued page 63 Grob L54 air Johns ad RC Soaring Digest says tapes $15 including shipping handling address 911 Covert Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Auto-Vac System Aerospace Composite Products early days vacuum-bagging difficult find source supplies equipment information Fortunately things much easier today Aerospace Composite Products recently introduced high-quality pro vacuum pump system Now Aerospace Composite Products has teamed Greco Technologies Modi folks produce 144 Model Aviation Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM Its Wring Out aerobatic instruction series featuring Dave Patrick 8x8 10xlO 1Ox15 Sets up less 60 iii 51L55 diuessones cobra custom logossecond Si No ropes bttering available nothing assemble! F o-date video make vacuumbagged wings first lets have ACPs release Auto-Vac ACP has developed fully automatic vacuum-bagging system eliminates need constant monitoring during bagging process Auto-Vac system unique completely selfmonitoring eliminating need run pump continuously switch senses vacuum system activates pump vacuum falls below preset point Since pump runs demand user no longer needs concerned its running continuously 24 hours switch fully adjustable two 24 inches mercury vacuum reservoir prevents frequent cycling vacuum pump theres leak system Auto-Vac kit comes completely assembled mounted wood base ready use Included kit E-Z Vac II electric pump adjustable vacuum switch vacuum gauge large-capacity reservoir check valve neoprene tubing E-Z Vac connector two Quick-Lok seals nine feet 18-in-wide bagging tube nine feet 15-in-wide breather cloth complete set vacuum-bagging instructions Auto-Vac kit available through local hobby store directly Aerospace Composite Products $198 complete plus $7 shipping handling information contact ACP calling 714 250-1107 fax 714 250-0307 write PO Box 16621 Irvine CA 92714 ACPs description Introduction Vacuum-Bagging video produced Greco Technologies This-easy-to-use reference video designed introduction exciting techniques vacuum-bagging wings video created premise modeler does want spend time researching vacuum-bag video features George Spitzer avid RC pilot eight years has building designing own composite aircraft past four years Spitzer gives modeler insight proper procedures bagging gives helpful suggestions tips step explained plain English video comes accompanying booklet review what mentioned video some cases expansion Having both visual picture video written instructions make techniques simple modeler follow Ive seen video recommend highly anyone just starting bagging includes helpful hints will interest experienced baggers well considering bagging quick way decide should proceed video booklet cost $25 plus $4 shipping handling Write ACPs address given above North American Scale Soaring Association NASSA brand-new organization being formed promote scale glider flying US Canada Wil Byers author Model Aviations Slope Soaring column sent full story printed below may recall Wil Tri Cities Soarers club have putting Scale Slope Fun-fly Richland Washington several years now alternating Torrey Pines southern CaliforniaRichland years Torrey Pines odd years scale fun-fly concept has proven extremely popular Well over 100 pilots show up usually bringing several gliders Gliders range small Power Scale ships -scale sailplanes Last year wasnt much wind Eagle Butte guys resorted winch launching Some pilots much enjoy scale fun-flys decided would good idea form permanent organization coordinate well promote other new scale events Because Canadians come down fun-flys NASSA joint US/Canadian effort what Wil sent about NASSA association being founded promote scale soaring US Canada group will made up members have like interest scale will help promote scale flying events could include scale flying formats slope thermal duration cross country aero-towing etc NASSA will publish newsletter compile information members draw idea help enthusiasts find information promote scale soaring flying events will host annual National Scale Rally based NASSA-established rules prefer call guidelines NW scale contingent have decided host introductory event 1993 event will held during weekend July 10-11 encourage scale enthusiasts participate however gathering will emphasize thermal duration event well usual slope soaring fun-fly tentatively planning thermal event use format has developed Mr Martin Simonss club Australia Gliders divided Vintage Modern classes Vintage glider first flew prior November 1957 task simply fly total 40 minutes 40 minutes airtime usually involves multiple launches however pilot can stay up 40 minutes flight thats okay too Landing scale-type runway Models judged accuracy scale detail standoff-scale format Judges must stand outside 25-foot-diameter circle initial event thinking scale 146 Model Aviation forget units remember! NOT JUST CHARGERS~ COMPLETE AUTOMATIC BATTERY MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS CaR Products PO Box 221 on SD 57e13 Hrs 9129875924 2-7 Central Time - SASE information ers inquiries invited Basic FLIGHT TRAINING Course Manual Inttructor Guide Student Progress Logs ///// NEW BOOK clear step atep illustrated instructions will teach radio control quickly Earn winga FAST Written experienced educator author has tested end approved both Students Instructors Thoroughly covers essential RIC basics Progress logs provide excellent check list both student instructor Hobbs shop order mail Only $895 P&H TFMPUS PRISS PO Box 235 Tell Cty IN 47586 Phone 1-812 547-8144 Cal/for Dealer Club Discounts 131 RAVENWOOORD VERSAILLES KY 40383 bonus shouldnt greater 10% flight score some future point may well special event dedicated precision scale rate idea behind judging just promote accuracy scale What think should proceed making scale movement grow Tom Kikuchi certainly helping enthusiastically getting JR contribute four X-347 radios effort interested joining NASSA cost $10 money will applied expense associated publishing newsletter RCSD advertising/mailings None will go toward enriching organizers associations funds will spent will decided some type board Directors course need chosen types decisions still need worked out will first NASSA needs members people willing become involved workings such association modelers want join right away can send $10 address NASSA Rt 4 Box 9544 W Richland WA 99352 send SASE application form Self-launching sailpianes added question mark because folks arent sure engines belong sailplanes Full-size sailplaners experiencing similar emotional conflicts Currently fullsize gliders being produced engines problem figuring out handle motorized gliders soaring contests designed towed-up sailplanes back models question whats best way develop contest class electric-motor-powered gliders designed principally soaring almost certainly talking about limited motor-run events because will always encourage powerful propulsion systems maximum climbing abilityeven class limited modest number Ni-Cd battery cells Lets hear flier has some experience subject letter old pal Dave Manley Shawnee Kansas After attending clubs Electric fly walked away 22 years soaring purism total fascination selflaunching sailplanes Mid America Soaring Association MASA members hold both pure self-launching sailplane contests monthly Initially two three MASA members dabbled self-launching craft Now nearly half fly Electrics Electric contingent basically regard electric motors just another way launch Some fly self-launchers pure sailplanes using power plant launch Once power off sailplane flown though motorless motor used again initiate another ground launch Two members constructing altitude-sighting device can create 500-foot whatever starting gate similar used full-size sailplane contests instrument allows crew ground see sailplane crosses imaginary line whether craft higher allowed legal contest start Using method makes possible mixing self-launching craft pure same event planes launch winch high-start on-board motor fly through gate Once through begin thermal search gate concept originated couple us discussing shortcomings current AMA electric rules limited motor runs encourage extremely light sometimes frail craft driven altitude extremely expensive motors unlimited category necessitates some competitors definitions over-propping powerful battery packs recommended motor manufacturers want soaring event pylon race altitude Lastly primary interest soaring launching methodalthough have club member says sailplane must motorless Another member insists pure sailplane can self-launchedas other soaring creatures Best us fly self-launching gliders evangelicala tralt deeply appreciated other members Thanks letter Dave Because really whole new soaring ballgame should help stir up some controversy Please let us know starting gate idea works Im eager hear other readers thoughts about self-launch soaring pro con Suntiger sunglasses few years back heard lot about Suntiger orange-tinted flying glasses dealer went out business recent copy Soaring magazine Soaring Society America full-size soaring noticed ad Suntigers available Res Co Supply 2042 Terrace Drive Long Beach CA 90806 price $6450 plus $4 shipping handling Frames matte black carbon fiber stainless-steel temples hard case included glasses 100% effective against UVA UVB Orange-tinted glasses make blue sky appear gray increases contrast between sky glider can see farther away got orangetinted prescription glasses Lens Crafters use Brain Power dye think similar dye used Suntigers What radio should buy asking yourself question help hand Don Edberg editor soaring column RC Modeler magazine has put together handy comparison chart seven computer-type radios available US Included Ace Micropro Airtronics Infinity 600 Airtronics Vision SSP Control Systems Labs Vision Upgrade Futaba Super 7 Futaba 9VAP JR X-347 upgraded Don also gives one-page summary Continued page ISO ........ 0 GOODIES 2828 Cochran St Suite 281805 681-5061 SImI Valley Ca 93068 a0 93 MODEL ACCESSORIES SPAN NOW IN 36 & 72LENGTHS 0 0 0 a0 en0 C APPlY 0 IsC aa aC 20XOHLi1 ALSALOL$30Ua&HTO -iHIS QUANTITY $500 C YLORPOWERPACER S GREAT AIRPLANE AVER CHARGES 0 &CYCLESTX&RXa S BATTERIESSHOWS Aou lc6u BATTERY CAPACITY REMAINING WARNS OF BAD CELLS IN PACK BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO FLY AIRCRAFT 0 RETAIL $8950 SPEC $7150 S & H $495 ALL ITEMS ADD LOCAL SAP IN CA CATALOG $100 USA March 1993 147 Electric F ight Ughteeight 12 Os Adjustable switching pointuaoe hock Soidertess tenuinat easy hookup ON/OFF Con trailer $2995 Power save weight 20 22x13x63 Ye high effidescy O06V loss Add t1{ shippirg Coiifooiorecdenissdd 7250 t217 Tsr Send Check mouey order /1High Sky Futaba esunector3929 Kaflsaa St #9 othcrcoooenors oreA 92104 aiss svsilsblcSan MODELS England NEW Scale Free Flight Kits AUli WOXIE5D POlO S7EAt WTR LOCKHEED Fl 1 7A 21 long . $1495 also available Spitfire Mk 22 e 241/2$1995 Westland Widgeon 241/$1495 add $7 airmail SAMS Chapel Sandon Buntingford Herts 6G9 OQJ England GASPARIN C02 Motors now SAMS Nate US Checks & Stamps valid UK VISA & Mastercard accepted $-biils 01 3 tric Vacuum Bagging System Foam Core Wings $74 95* Complete Easy Use Add png & haxduig CaAforn residents add sas tax Send $300 infomation package Dealer Inquiries Invited VISA Mastercard Accepted thoughts radio choice course depends personal situation Don helpfully provides own opinion pros cons rig Don did include what consider ne plus ultra computer radios madein-Germany Multiplex 3030 fairly rare set because its price around $1000 very popular Europe Multiplex radios kits available Beemer R/C West Arizona phone [602] RO Aerobatics/Van Putt Continued page 65 pnnted Based feedback about half enjoy seeing pictures other fliers personalized license plates other half think belong fliers scrapbook magazine Frankly like license plate pictures Besides during months pictures receive Ive written colunm told people contests odds seeing pictures column almost 100% photos have sent before can print Let say againif want see pictures magazine send sure mail menot MA office 837-0311 JR-made Graupner MC-18 radio also popular Europe available Don has also written one-page Servo Conversion Chart something sailpianer needs because no matter brand radio use always seem mixing Airtronics Futaba JR servos Don shows modify servo plugs work radio Sailplane Radio Comparison Chart $2 Servo Conversion Chart $1 Send three bucks Dynamic Modeling 4922 Rochelle Ave Irvine CA 92714 Phone 714 552-1912 4Another flier wants column serve forum pattern fliers exchange ideas sounds like good idea thought way already have always entertained input have published lot column Some columns have mostly made up input Ive received However over long run words column because seems dont get lot feedback until prick somebodys personal balloon two-stroke versus four-stroke good example doesnt have way lot good ideas out have ideas youd like share other pattern fliers send will print feel appropriate cale/Troy Continued page 69 outboard end landing-gear trunion block panel make room two large pieces white invasion stripe base would next iron place measured width wings open area filled white material cut two pieces white film 3/4 wider dimension yielded 3A-in overlap side followed application white base cutting four black invasion stripes ironing place over white filmvery slowly very carefully ensuring bubbling would minimal though used iron-on film peel-and-stick materials black invasion stripes strongly suggested since modelers seem dislike application film over film alternate no-heat materials Carl Goldberg Modelss Ultracote Plus Coverites Graphics Presto Top Flite Modelss MonoKote Trim Sheets Once stripes down last stepcompleting bottom wing coveringwas cut away slots two aileron pushrods slots pair bomb releases slots right left wire landing gears bottom wing com pleted used two pieces light blue cover 150 Model Aviation ditsAt 1 OClock its scale kits engines accessories want & want em now got emFrank Tiano .boat car kits hardto-find Jxuls & anything need want.its stockJoe Manzella SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS uuum 1387 N Militaxy Trail West Palm Duach FL 33409 407-688-13669 out vvvvii -5O r-qu ano ow r4u uorsair Pedal Planes will have much fun building 3-6 year old will have Flyingit Kit includes full-sized patterns complete Instructions color photo list ready made parts available also included HERO neiahborhood nUDDI SUPER IUK RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 147 $400 P & H MU Res add io Specify plan wanted Flight Line Toys PO Box 3484 Sorinotield MO 65808
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/03
Page Numbers: 62, 63, 144, 146, 147, 150
IR ADHO CONTROL SCALE SOARING NEWS Robin Lehman Regular readers know Robin East Coast scale fan specializes aero-towing extra-large gliders may have seen Robins excellent article giant scale soaring Switzerland Novem ber issue RC Modeler article included fine photographsplus cover photo Robins latest report August month fly monster-sized glidersboth Grob 102 SOARING incredibleslow loopsthe same airspeed way aroundgoing up coming down seem veiy slow majestic rock-steadynot twitch have point nose down 200 couple seconds pick up enough speed loop plan work nice routineloops rolls stall turns inverted outside ioops Cuban Ss etc Grobs amazing characteristic loses almost no height doing loopI can loop very safely quite low altitudes LS4being single seaterlooks whole thing all-up close 50 lb As wings have very high aspect ratio isnt much wing area thought would fly like brick much surprise floats around though filled helium experience takes 10 20 flights sailplane get used flies fly completely differently need different controls very interesting August Ive come away some firm opinions about flying monster gliders bother such enormous sailplanes 1/3-size Knowing dad wouldnt consider allowing him fly seven-month-old Roif Lehman sits dad Robins Grob 102 Twin Acro give idea models size huge LS4 27-foot span Both ships almost half-sized both fly extremely well Grob know about May 92 columnBB took 50 flights Grob pick up enough nerve start doing aerobatics machine much less massive G102 also comes Germany Grob 102 fuselage Roke Modelle wings made Dan TroxellBB wings made manufacturer body another completely finished beautiful glass wing weighs nearly 14 lb 62 Model Aviation n Lehmans 125-scale Grob Twin Acro about touch down beautiful Long Island flying field big Grob spans 24 feet weighs 48 pounds Towplane pilot Tony Napoleon poses 11O-in-span Robin aircraft used aero-towing Long Island 30-lb ship powered Quadra 100 engine puts out 32 lb thrust Robin Lehmans wife Marie Roke 1385-scale ASK 18 spans 415 meters has fiberglass fuselage foamlbalsa wings SIZEUSE PRICE 57X31159 6x21159 63 X4395 65X292395 65X372395 65X503395 65X553395 65X603395 65X653395 7x315159 7X415159 7X5159 7X6159 7X7159 7X8159 7X9159 7X10159 78X414395 78X66395 78X76395 8X73S395 8X414179 8X5179 8X6179 8X7179 8X8179 8X9179 8X10179 9X416199 9X516199 9X6199 9X7199 APC PROPELLERS SIZEUSE PRICE 9X8199 9X9199 9X10199 925 X 50 .. 4395 925X525 4395 925 X 55 .. 4395 925X575 4395 925 X 60 .. 4395 95 X 65N .. 5395 95 X 7ON .. 5395 95 X 7SN .. 5395 95 X 8ON .. 5395 95 X 8SN .. 5395 9X65 395 9X75 395 9X85 395 95 X45 29 10X3229 10x4229 1OXS229 10X6229 10X7229 1OXB229 10X9229 1OX1O229 105X45 11395 11X3249 11X4249 11X5249 11X6249 11X7249 11X8249 SIZEUSE PRICE 11X9249 12X6289 12X7289 12X8289 11X1O7795 liXil7795 11X127795 11X12W7795 11X137795 11X147795 115X48289 1225 X 3758349 12X97795 12X9W7795 12X107795 12X13W7795 12X117795 12X11N7795 12X1157795 12X127795 12X1257795 12X12N7795 12X137795 12X13N7795 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18X102200 18X12122200 18X142200 18X162200 18X182200 20X8122500 20X102500 20X122500 20X142500 20X162500 20X182500 SIZEUSE PRICE 20 X 202500 21X122500 22X83100 22X10133100 22X12133100 22X143100 22X163100 22X183100 22X203100 22X223100 24X103800 24X123800 24x143800 24X163800 24X183800 24 X 203800 24X223800 2 Blade Hub 18- 19 3000 2 Blade Hub 20- 21 3508 2 Blade Hub 22 . 4000 2 Blade Hub 24 . 6000 MULTI-BLADE 3 Replaceable Blades 17X103300 18X103300 19X113300 20X10133700 20X12133700 20X143700 21 X 103700 21X123700 SIZEUSE PRICE 22X104500 22X124500 22X144500 22X164500 24X105500 24X125500 24X145500 24X185500 3 Blade Hub 17-19 4580 3 Blade Hub 29-21 5500 3 Blade Hub 228588 3 Blade Hub 249000 CURRENT USAGES 1u49 Free Flight 2lucambat 3ia-is Pylan 42aPyian a4uPyIon o3eComuut 7eu Pattern aCLStrrnt a12u Wurbird iul2uPauern 1140 Free Flight 1235CC 137uCC 1421-25 Free Flight 15lSFreeFIight 1629 Free Flight act local hobby dealer first doesnt have what need order direct England Enterprises 916-661-6515 ers much transportable much easier air-tow answer comes see huge gliders fly fly single twitch carve absolutely rock-steady smooth grooves sky Obviously smaller go difficult fly twitching wings new-found friend John F Clarke made video calling Air-Tow shows both smaller larger gliders tow planes spent day half videotaping project will able see firsthand monster Grob LS4 415-meter Roke ASK 18 Robin talked out ASK 18/BR couple other smaller gliders Last least am now MAs Slope Soaring columnist flies thermal too Wil Byers own-design Corel has 122-in wingspan Rochester New York mode live year Long Island sporadically some weekends mainly summer fly monster gliders Long Island because thats place have large tow plane Rochester its quarter-size smaller air-towing mostly slope soaring have three hills within half hours drive live recently discovered some nice bills Lake Ontario Rochester clubs does lot winch competition flying occasionally go fly smaller gliders franldy really prefer slope soaring air-towing John F Clarkes video Robins airtowing sounds excitingI love see Continaed page 144 March 1993 63 Aerospace Composite Products Auto-Vac vacuum pump eliminates need constant monitoring during bagging process See text details battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 Experts whove reviewed tapes agreewhether youre experienced RCer beginner whos ready something straight level flying Wring Out just ticket THREE TAPES COVER IT ALL studying practicing three tapes sequence experienced flyers well beginners can attain kind aerobatic refinement weve admired watching pros tapes real-time split-screen imaging perfect blend new electric starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field voice-over live sound gives Wring Out real edge over less-professionally produced videos progress will proof VALUE THAT CANT BE BEAT Best Wring Out series priced youll able own full set originals resorting low-quality copies Wring Out volumes dealers phone 8006-FLYING CARL GOLDBERG order directMODELS INC club organized fourth annual SAM 75 Contest August 4-5 1992 Calverton New York contest AMA Sanction No 20880 host Long Island Radio Control Society LIRCS AMA 456 Contest Director Larry Davidson AMA 118 Thirty-three contestants locations Florida Canada inclusive assembled LIRCS field compete 11 categories LIRCS members controlled parking assisted out-of-towners housing set up Saturday night banquet ran food tent field RC contest Half entrants flew electric-powered models Activities began national anthem Saturday morning under cloudy skies 25 knots wind lasted day important activity timers became capturing landed models before blew away day ended big banquet evening District 2 VP Joe Beshar spoke Sunday dawned clear light winds day Most flying took place Sunday Fred Mulholland came up Florida take High Point trophy seven-channel Airtronics radio trophy donated Peggy Lanzo won 1983 Chet Lanzo Other winners Class LER Glow MB LER Glow C LER Ign A/B LER Ign C Antique Texaco /2A Texaco 1/2A Scale Texaco 60-sec Cabin Electric Texaco Electric LMR EntriesWinner 6Fred Mulbolland 8Bob Peru 4Miquel Salvador 10Pete Rafferty 5Fred Mulholland 7Fred Mulholland 16Bob Meili 8Walt Geary 6Walt Geary 5Jay Putt 12Bob Aberle About 80 models flown 33 contestants record 216 flights Everyone went home windburned sunburned satisfied Now know SIG works oaringlBlakeslee Continued page 63 Grob L54 air Johns ad RC Soaring Digest says tapes $15 including shipping handling address 911 Covert Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Auto-Vac System Aerospace Composite Products early days vacuum-bagging difficult find source supplies equipment information Fortunately things much easier today Aerospace Composite Products recently introduced high-quality pro vacuum pump system Now Aerospace Composite Products has teamed Greco Technologies Modi folks produce 144 Model Aviation Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM Its Wring Out aerobatic instruction series featuring Dave Patrick 8x8 10xlO 1Ox15 Sets up less 60 iii 51L55 diuessones cobra custom logossecond Si No ropes bttering available nothing assemble! F o-date video make vacuumbagged wings first lets have ACPs release Auto-Vac ACP has developed fully automatic vacuum-bagging system eliminates need constant monitoring during bagging process Auto-Vac system unique completely selfmonitoring eliminating need run pump continuously switch senses vacuum system activates pump vacuum falls below preset point Since pump runs demand user no longer needs concerned its running continuously 24 hours switch fully adjustable two 24 inches mercury vacuum reservoir prevents frequent cycling vacuum pump theres leak system Auto-Vac kit comes completely assembled mounted wood base ready use Included kit E-Z Vac II electric pump adjustable vacuum switch vacuum gauge large-capacity reservoir check valve neoprene tubing E-Z Vac connector two Quick-Lok seals nine feet 18-in-wide bagging tube nine feet 15-in-wide breather cloth complete set vacuum-bagging instructions Auto-Vac kit available through local hobby store directly Aerospace Composite Products $198 complete plus $7 shipping handling information contact ACP calling 714 250-1107 fax 714 250-0307 write PO Box 16621 Irvine CA 92714 ACPs description Introduction Vacuum-Bagging video produced Greco Technologies This-easy-to-use reference video designed introduction exciting techniques vacuum-bagging wings video created premise modeler does want spend time researching vacuum-bag video features George Spitzer avid RC pilot eight years has building designing own composite aircraft past four years Spitzer gives modeler insight proper procedures bagging gives helpful suggestions tips step explained plain English video comes accompanying booklet review what mentioned video some cases expansion Having both visual picture video written instructions make techniques simple modeler follow Ive seen video recommend highly anyone just starting bagging includes helpful hints will interest experienced baggers well considering bagging quick way decide should proceed video booklet cost $25 plus $4 shipping handling Write ACPs address given above North American Scale Soaring Association NASSA brand-new organization being formed promote scale glider flying US Canada Wil Byers author Model Aviations Slope Soaring column sent full story printed below may recall Wil Tri Cities Soarers club have putting Scale Slope Fun-fly Richland Washington several years now alternating Torrey Pines southern CaliforniaRichland years Torrey Pines odd years scale fun-fly concept has proven extremely popular Well over 100 pilots show up usually bringing several gliders Gliders range small Power Scale ships -scale sailplanes Last year wasnt much wind Eagle Butte guys resorted winch launching Some pilots much enjoy scale fun-flys decided would good idea form permanent organization coordinate well promote other new scale events Because Canadians come down fun-flys NASSA joint US/Canadian effort what Wil sent about NASSA association being founded promote scale soaring US Canada group will made up members have like interest scale will help promote scale flying events could include scale flying formats slope thermal duration cross country aero-towing etc NASSA will publish newsletter compile information members draw idea help enthusiasts find information promote scale soaring flying events will host annual National Scale Rally based NASSA-established rules prefer call guidelines NW scale contingent have decided host introductory event 1993 event will held during weekend July 10-11 encourage scale enthusiasts participate however gathering will emphasize thermal duration event well usual slope soaring fun-fly tentatively planning thermal event use format has developed Mr Martin Simonss club Australia Gliders divided Vintage Modern classes Vintage glider first flew prior November 1957 task simply fly total 40 minutes 40 minutes airtime usually involves multiple launches however pilot can stay up 40 minutes flight thats okay too Landing scale-type runway Models judged accuracy scale detail standoff-scale format Judges must stand outside 25-foot-diameter circle initial event thinking scale 146 Model Aviation forget units remember! NOT JUST CHARGERS~ COMPLETE AUTOMATIC BATTERY MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS CaR Products PO Box 221 on SD 57e13 Hrs 9129875924 2-7 Central Time - SASE information ers inquiries invited Basic FLIGHT TRAINING Course Manual Inttructor Guide Student Progress Logs ///// NEW BOOK clear step atep illustrated instructions will teach radio control quickly Earn winga FAST Written experienced educator author has tested end approved both Students Instructors Thoroughly covers essential RIC basics Progress logs provide excellent check list both student instructor Hobbs shop order mail Only $895 P&H TFMPUS PRISS PO Box 235 Tell Cty IN 47586 Phone 1-812 547-8144 Cal/for Dealer Club Discounts 131 RAVENWOOORD VERSAILLES KY 40383 bonus shouldnt greater 10% flight score some future point may well special event dedicated precision scale rate idea behind judging just promote accuracy scale What think should proceed making scale movement grow Tom Kikuchi certainly helping enthusiastically getting JR contribute four X-347 radios effort interested joining NASSA cost $10 money will applied expense associated publishing newsletter RCSD advertising/mailings None will go toward enriching organizers associations funds will spent will decided some type board Directors course need chosen types decisions still need worked out will first NASSA needs members people willing become involved workings such association modelers want join right away can send $10 address NASSA Rt 4 Box 9544 W Richland WA 99352 send SASE application form Self-launching sailpianes added question mark because folks arent sure engines belong sailplanes Full-size sailplaners experiencing similar emotional conflicts Currently fullsize gliders being produced engines problem figuring out handle motorized gliders soaring contests designed towed-up sailplanes back models question whats best way develop contest class electric-motor-powered gliders designed principally soaring almost certainly talking about limited motor-run events because will always encourage powerful propulsion systems maximum climbing abilityeven class limited modest number Ni-Cd battery cells Lets hear flier has some experience subject letter old pal Dave Manley Shawnee Kansas After attending clubs Electric fly walked away 22 years soaring purism total fascination selflaunching sailplanes Mid America Soaring Association MASA members hold both pure self-launching sailplane contests monthly Initially two three MASA members dabbled self-launching craft Now nearly half fly Electrics Electric contingent basically regard electric motors just another way launch Some fly self-launchers pure sailplanes using power plant launch Once power off sailplane flown though motorless motor used again initiate another ground launch Two members constructing altitude-sighting device can create 500-foot whatever starting gate similar used full-size sailplane contests instrument allows crew ground see sailplane crosses imaginary line whether craft higher allowed legal contest start Using method makes possible mixing self-launching craft pure same event planes launch winch high-start on-board motor fly through gate Once through begin thermal search gate concept originated couple us discussing shortcomings current AMA electric rules limited motor runs encourage extremely light sometimes frail craft driven altitude extremely expensive motors unlimited category necessitates some competitors definitions over-propping powerful battery packs recommended motor manufacturers want soaring event pylon race altitude Lastly primary interest soaring launching methodalthough have club member says sailplane must motorless Another member insists pure sailplane can self-launchedas other soaring creatures Best us fly self-launching gliders evangelicala tralt deeply appreciated other members Thanks letter Dave Because really whole new soaring ballgame should help stir up some controversy Please let us know starting gate idea works Im eager hear other readers thoughts about self-launch soaring pro con Suntiger sunglasses few years back heard lot about Suntiger orange-tinted flying glasses dealer went out business recent copy Soaring magazine Soaring Society America full-size soaring noticed ad Suntigers available Res Co Supply 2042 Terrace Drive Long Beach CA 90806 price $6450 plus $4 shipping handling Frames matte black carbon fiber stainless-steel temples hard case included glasses 100% effective against UVA UVB Orange-tinted glasses make blue sky appear gray increases contrast between sky glider can see farther away got orangetinted prescription glasses Lens Crafters use Brain Power dye think similar dye used Suntigers What radio should buy asking yourself question help hand Don Edberg editor soaring column RC Modeler magazine has put together handy comparison chart seven computer-type radios available US Included Ace Micropro Airtronics Infinity 600 Airtronics Vision SSP Control Systems Labs Vision Upgrade Futaba Super 7 Futaba 9VAP JR X-347 upgraded Don also gives one-page summary Continued page ISO ........ 0 GOODIES 2828 Cochran St Suite 281805 681-5061 SImI Valley Ca 93068 a0 93 MODEL ACCESSORIES SPAN NOW IN 36 & 72LENGTHS 0 0 0 a0 en0 C APPlY 0 IsC aa aC 20XOHLi1 ALSALOL$30Ua&HTO -iHIS QUANTITY $500 C YLORPOWERPACER S GREAT AIRPLANE AVER CHARGES 0 &CYCLESTX&RXa S BATTERIESSHOWS Aou lc6u BATTERY CAPACITY REMAINING WARNS OF BAD CELLS IN PACK BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO FLY AIRCRAFT 0 RETAIL $8950 SPEC $7150 S & H $495 ALL ITEMS ADD LOCAL SAP IN CA CATALOG $100 USA March 1993 147 Electric F ight Ughteeight 12 Os Adjustable switching pointuaoe hock Soidertess tenuinat easy hookup ON/OFF Con trailer $2995 Power save weight 20 22x13x63 Ye high effidescy O06V loss Add t1{ shippirg Coiifooiorecdenissdd 7250 t217 Tsr Send Check mouey order /1High Sky Futaba esunector3929 Kaflsaa St #9 othcrcoooenors oreA 92104 aiss svsilsblcSan MODELS England NEW Scale Free Flight Kits AUli WOXIE5D POlO S7EAt WTR LOCKHEED Fl 1 7A 21 long . $1495 also available Spitfire Mk 22 e 241/2$1995 Westland Widgeon 241/$1495 add $7 airmail SAMS Chapel Sandon Buntingford Herts 6G9 OQJ England GASPARIN C02 Motors now SAMS Nate US Checks & Stamps valid UK VISA & Mastercard accepted $-biils 01 3 tric Vacuum Bagging System Foam Core Wings $74 95* Complete Easy Use Add png & haxduig CaAforn residents add sas tax Send $300 infomation package Dealer Inquiries Invited VISA Mastercard Accepted thoughts radio choice course depends personal situation Don helpfully provides own opinion pros cons rig Don did include what consider ne plus ultra computer radios madein-Germany Multiplex 3030 fairly rare set because its price around $1000 very popular Europe Multiplex radios kits available Beemer R/C West Arizona phone [602] RO Aerobatics/Van Putt Continued page 65 pnnted Based feedback about half enjoy seeing pictures other fliers personalized license plates other half think belong fliers scrapbook magazine Frankly like license plate pictures Besides during months pictures receive Ive written colunm told people contests odds seeing pictures column almost 100% photos have sent before can print Let say againif want see pictures magazine send sure mail menot MA office 837-0311 JR-made Graupner MC-18 radio also popular Europe available Don has also written one-page Servo Conversion Chart something sailpianer needs because no matter brand radio use always seem mixing Airtronics Futaba JR servos Don shows modify servo plugs work radio Sailplane Radio Comparison Chart $2 Servo Conversion Chart $1 Send three bucks Dynamic Modeling 4922 Rochelle Ave Irvine CA 92714 Phone 714 552-1912 4Another flier wants column serve forum pattern fliers exchange ideas sounds like good idea thought way already have always entertained input have published lot column Some columns have mostly made up input Ive received However over long run words column because seems dont get lot feedback until prick somebodys personal balloon two-stroke versus four-stroke good example doesnt have way lot good ideas out have ideas youd like share other pattern fliers send will print feel appropriate cale/Troy Continued page 69 outboard end landing-gear trunion block panel make room two large pieces white invasion stripe base would next iron place measured width wings open area filled white material cut two pieces white film 3/4 wider dimension yielded 3A-in overlap side followed application white base cutting four black invasion stripes ironing place over white filmvery slowly very carefully ensuring bubbling would minimal though used iron-on film peel-and-stick materials black invasion stripes strongly suggested since modelers seem dislike application film over film alternate no-heat materials Carl Goldberg Modelss Ultracote Plus Coverites Graphics Presto Top Flite Modelss MonoKote Trim Sheets Once stripes down last stepcompleting bottom wing coveringwas cut away slots two aileron pushrods slots pair bomb releases slots right left wire landing gears bottom wing com pleted used two pieces light blue cover 150 Model Aviation ditsAt 1 OClock its scale kits engines accessories want & want em now got emFrank Tiano .boat car kits hardto-find Jxuls & anything need want.its stockJoe Manzella SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS uuum 1387 N Militaxy Trail West Palm Duach FL 33409 407-688-13669 out vvvvii -5O r-qu ano ow r4u uorsair Pedal Planes will have much fun building 3-6 year old will have Flyingit Kit includes full-sized patterns complete Instructions color photo list ready made parts available also included HERO neiahborhood nUDDI SUPER IUK RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 147 $400 P & H MU Res add io Specify plan wanted Flight Line Toys PO Box 3484 Sorinotield MO 65808
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/03
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IR ADHO CONTROL SCALE SOARING NEWS Robin Lehman Regular readers know Robin East Coast scale fan specializes aero-towing extra-large gliders may have seen Robins excellent article giant scale soaring Switzerland Novem ber issue RC Modeler article included fine photographsplus cover photo Robins latest report August month fly monster-sized glidersboth Grob 102 SOARING incredibleslow loopsthe same airspeed way aroundgoing up coming down seem veiy slow majestic rock-steadynot twitch have point nose down 200 couple seconds pick up enough speed loop plan work nice routineloops rolls stall turns inverted outside ioops Cuban Ss etc Grobs amazing characteristic loses almost no height doing loopI can loop very safely quite low altitudes LS4being single seaterlooks whole thing all-up close 50 lb As wings have very high aspect ratio isnt much wing area thought would fly like brick much surprise floats around though filled helium experience takes 10 20 flights sailplane get used flies fly completely differently need different controls very interesting August Ive come away some firm opinions about flying monster gliders bother such enormous sailplanes 1/3-size Knowing dad wouldnt consider allowing him fly seven-month-old Roif Lehman sits dad Robins Grob 102 Twin Acro give idea models size huge LS4 27-foot span Both ships almost half-sized both fly extremely well Grob know about May 92 columnBB took 50 flights Grob pick up enough nerve start doing aerobatics machine much less massive G102 also comes Germany Grob 102 fuselage Roke Modelle wings made Dan TroxellBB wings made manufacturer body another completely finished beautiful glass wing weighs nearly 14 lb 62 Model Aviation n Lehmans 125-scale Grob Twin Acro about touch down beautiful Long Island flying field big Grob spans 24 feet weighs 48 pounds Towplane pilot Tony Napoleon poses 11O-in-span Robin aircraft used aero-towing Long Island 30-lb ship powered Quadra 100 engine puts out 32 lb thrust Robin Lehmans wife Marie Roke 1385-scale ASK 18 spans 415 meters has fiberglass fuselage foamlbalsa wings SIZEUSE PRICE 57X31159 6x21159 63 X4395 65X292395 65X372395 65X503395 65X553395 65X603395 65X653395 7x315159 7X415159 7X5159 7X6159 7X7159 7X8159 7X9159 7X10159 78X414395 78X66395 78X76395 8X73S395 8X414179 8X5179 8X6179 8X7179 8X8179 8X9179 8X10179 9X416199 9X516199 9X6199 9X7199 APC PROPELLERS SIZEUSE PRICE 9X8199 9X9199 9X10199 925 X 50 .. 4395 925X525 4395 925 X 55 .. 4395 925X575 4395 925 X 60 .. 4395 95 X 65N .. 5395 95 X 7ON .. 5395 95 X 7SN .. 5395 95 X 8ON .. 5395 95 X 8SN .. 5395 9X65 395 9X75 395 9X85 395 95 X45 29 10X3229 10x4229 1OXS229 10X6229 10X7229 1OXB229 10X9229 1OX1O229 105X45 11395 11X3249 11X4249 11X5249 11X6249 11X7249 11X8249 SIZEUSE PRICE 11X9249 12X6289 12X7289 12X8289 11X1O7795 liXil7795 11X127795 11X12W7795 11X137795 11X147795 115X48289 1225 X 3758349 12X97795 12X9W7795 12X107795 12X13W7795 12X117795 12X11N7795 12X1157795 12X127795 12X1257795 12X12N7795 12X137795 12X13N7795 12X147795 125X97795 12SXIO7795 12SX117795 125X 1157795 125X127795 125 X1257795 125 X137795 SIZEUSE PRICE 13X6425 13X7425 13X8425 13X97795 13X107795 13X117795 13X13N9795 13X13SN.9795 135X971295 13SX1O71295 13SX11SN 71295 135 X 125 10. 1295 135 X 133 10. 1295 135X135 101295 135 X 14 .. 10 . 1295 135 X 14W 1295 14XSN1295 14X61295 14X81295 14X101295 14X121295 14X12N..10.1295 14X13101295 14X13N101295 14X 135 95 14X135N.10.1295 14X14101295 14X14N101295 144 X 105 10 . 1295 144X12 ..10.1295 144X13 ..10.1295 145 X 14N . 10 . 1295 Sound Suppression Design High Thrust Efficiency Long Fiber Advanced Composite Material Continually Evolving Design Manufactured Landing Products PO Box 938 KnIghts LandIng CA 05645 SIZEUSE PRICE 145 X 14SN1O . 1295 15X8101295 1SX1O101295 15X11101295 15X12101295 16X81295 16X101295 16X121295 16X141295 16X161295 OXOPPuuber395 1OX6PPauber 395 1OX7P..Puuber 395 10X8P..Puuber 395 lix 6P..Puuber395 11 X7P..Puuber 395 14X6P..Pauberl295 MULTI-BLADE 2 Replaceable Blades 18X82200 18X102200 18X12122200 18X142200 18X162200 18X182200 20X8122500 20X102500 20X122500 20X142500 20X162500 20X182500 SIZEUSE PRICE 20 X 202500 21X122500 22X83100 22X10133100 22X12133100 22X143100 22X163100 22X183100 22X203100 22X223100 24X103800 24X123800 24x143800 24X163800 24X183800 24 X 203800 24X223800 2 Blade Hub 18- 19 3000 2 Blade Hub 20- 21 3508 2 Blade Hub 22 . 4000 2 Blade Hub 24 . 6000 MULTI-BLADE 3 Replaceable Blades 17X103300 18X103300 19X113300 20X10133700 20X12133700 20X143700 21 X 103700 21X123700 SIZEUSE PRICE 22X104500 22X124500 22X144500 22X164500 24X105500 24X125500 24X145500 24X185500 3 Blade Hub 17-19 4580 3 Blade Hub 29-21 5500 3 Blade Hub 228588 3 Blade Hub 249000 CURRENT USAGES 1u49 Free Flight 2lucambat 3ia-is Pylan 42aPyian a4uPyIon o3eComuut 7eu Pattern aCLStrrnt a12u Wurbird iul2uPauern 1140 Free Flight 1235CC 137uCC 1421-25 Free Flight 15lSFreeFIight 1629 Free Flight act local hobby dealer first doesnt have what need order direct England Enterprises 916-661-6515 ers much transportable much easier air-tow answer comes see huge gliders fly fly single twitch carve absolutely rock-steady smooth grooves sky Obviously smaller go difficult fly twitching wings new-found friend John F Clarke made video calling Air-Tow shows both smaller larger gliders tow planes spent day half videotaping project will able see firsthand monster Grob LS4 415-meter Roke ASK 18 Robin talked out ASK 18/BR couple other smaller gliders Last least am now MAs Slope Soaring columnist flies thermal too Wil Byers own-design Corel has 122-in wingspan Rochester New York mode live year Long Island sporadically some weekends mainly summer fly monster gliders Long Island because thats place have large tow plane Rochester its quarter-size smaller air-towing mostly slope soaring have three hills within half hours drive live recently discovered some nice bills Lake Ontario Rochester clubs does lot winch competition flying occasionally go fly smaller gliders franldy really prefer slope soaring air-towing John F Clarkes video Robins airtowing sounds excitingI love see Continaed page 144 March 1993 63 Aerospace Composite Products Auto-Vac vacuum pump eliminates need constant monitoring during bagging process See text details battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 Experts whove reviewed tapes agreewhether youre experienced RCer beginner whos ready something straight level flying Wring Out just ticket THREE TAPES COVER IT ALL studying practicing three tapes sequence experienced flyers well beginners can attain kind aerobatic refinement weve admired watching pros tapes real-time split-screen imaging perfect blend new electric starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field voice-over live sound gives Wring Out real edge over less-professionally produced videos progress will proof VALUE THAT CANT BE BEAT Best Wring Out series priced youll able own full set originals resorting low-quality copies Wring Out volumes dealers phone 8006-FLYING CARL GOLDBERG order directMODELS INC club organized fourth annual SAM 75 Contest August 4-5 1992 Calverton New York contest AMA Sanction No 20880 host Long Island Radio Control Society LIRCS AMA 456 Contest Director Larry Davidson AMA 118 Thirty-three contestants locations Florida Canada inclusive assembled LIRCS field compete 11 categories LIRCS members controlled parking assisted out-of-towners housing set up Saturday night banquet ran food tent field RC contest Half entrants flew electric-powered models Activities began national anthem Saturday morning under cloudy skies 25 knots wind lasted day important activity timers became capturing landed models before blew away day ended big banquet evening District 2 VP Joe Beshar spoke Sunday dawned clear light winds day Most flying took place Sunday Fred Mulholland came up Florida take High Point trophy seven-channel Airtronics radio trophy donated Peggy Lanzo won 1983 Chet Lanzo Other winners Class LER Glow MB LER Glow C LER Ign A/B LER Ign C Antique Texaco /2A Texaco 1/2A Scale Texaco 60-sec Cabin Electric Texaco Electric LMR EntriesWinner 6Fred Mulbolland 8Bob Peru 4Miquel Salvador 10Pete Rafferty 5Fred Mulholland 7Fred Mulholland 16Bob Meili 8Walt Geary 6Walt Geary 5Jay Putt 12Bob Aberle About 80 models flown 33 contestants record 216 flights Everyone went home windburned sunburned satisfied Now know SIG works oaringlBlakeslee Continued page 63 Grob L54 air Johns ad RC Soaring Digest says tapes $15 including shipping handling address 911 Covert Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Auto-Vac System Aerospace Composite Products early days vacuum-bagging difficult find source supplies equipment information Fortunately things much easier today Aerospace Composite Products recently introduced high-quality pro vacuum pump system Now Aerospace Composite Products has teamed Greco Technologies Modi folks produce 144 Model Aviation Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM Its Wring Out aerobatic instruction series featuring Dave Patrick 8x8 10xlO 1Ox15 Sets up less 60 iii 51L55 diuessones cobra custom logossecond Si No ropes bttering available nothing assemble! F o-date video make vacuumbagged wings first lets have ACPs release Auto-Vac ACP has developed fully automatic vacuum-bagging system eliminates need constant monitoring during bagging process Auto-Vac system unique completely selfmonitoring eliminating need run pump continuously switch senses vacuum system activates pump vacuum falls below preset point Since pump runs demand user no longer needs concerned its running continuously 24 hours switch fully adjustable two 24 inches mercury vacuum reservoir prevents frequent cycling vacuum pump theres leak system Auto-Vac kit comes completely assembled mounted wood base ready use Included kit E-Z Vac II electric pump adjustable vacuum switch vacuum gauge large-capacity reservoir check valve neoprene tubing E-Z Vac connector two Quick-Lok seals nine feet 18-in-wide bagging tube nine feet 15-in-wide breather cloth complete set vacuum-bagging instructions Auto-Vac kit available through local hobby store directly Aerospace Composite Products $198 complete plus $7 shipping handling information contact ACP calling 714 250-1107 fax 714 250-0307 write PO Box 16621 Irvine CA 92714 ACPs description Introduction Vacuum-Bagging video produced Greco Technologies This-easy-to-use reference video designed introduction exciting techniques vacuum-bagging wings video created premise modeler does want spend time researching vacuum-bag video features George Spitzer avid RC pilot eight years has building designing own composite aircraft past four years Spitzer gives modeler insight proper procedures bagging gives helpful suggestions tips step explained plain English video comes accompanying booklet review what mentioned video some cases expansion Having both visual picture video written instructions make techniques simple modeler follow Ive seen video recommend highly anyone just starting bagging includes helpful hints will interest experienced baggers well considering bagging quick way decide should proceed video booklet cost $25 plus $4 shipping handling Write ACPs address given above North American Scale Soaring Association NASSA brand-new organization being formed promote scale glider flying US Canada Wil Byers author Model Aviations Slope Soaring column sent full story printed below may recall Wil Tri Cities Soarers club have putting Scale Slope Fun-fly Richland Washington several years now alternating Torrey Pines southern CaliforniaRichland years Torrey Pines odd years scale fun-fly concept has proven extremely popular Well over 100 pilots show up usually bringing several gliders Gliders range small Power Scale ships -scale sailplanes Last year wasnt much wind Eagle Butte guys resorted winch launching Some pilots much enjoy scale fun-flys decided would good idea form permanent organization coordinate well promote other new scale events Because Canadians come down fun-flys NASSA joint US/Canadian effort what Wil sent about NASSA association being founded promote scale soaring US Canada group will made up members have like interest scale will help promote scale flying events could include scale flying formats slope thermal duration cross country aero-towing etc NASSA will publish newsletter compile information members draw idea help enthusiasts find information promote scale soaring flying events will host annual National Scale Rally based NASSA-established rules prefer call guidelines NW scale contingent have decided host introductory event 1993 event will held during weekend July 10-11 encourage scale enthusiasts participate however gathering will emphasize thermal duration event well usual slope soaring fun-fly tentatively planning thermal event use format has developed Mr Martin Simonss club Australia Gliders divided Vintage Modern classes Vintage glider first flew prior November 1957 task simply fly total 40 minutes 40 minutes airtime usually involves multiple launches however pilot can stay up 40 minutes flight thats okay too Landing scale-type runway Models judged accuracy scale detail standoff-scale format Judges must stand outside 25-foot-diameter circle initial event thinking scale 146 Model Aviation forget units remember! NOT JUST CHARGERS~ COMPLETE AUTOMATIC BATTERY MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS CaR Products PO Box 221 on SD 57e13 Hrs 9129875924 2-7 Central Time - SASE information ers inquiries invited Basic FLIGHT TRAINING Course Manual Inttructor Guide Student Progress Logs ///// NEW BOOK clear step atep illustrated instructions will teach radio control quickly Earn winga FAST Written experienced educator author has tested end approved both Students Instructors Thoroughly covers essential RIC basics Progress logs provide excellent check list both student instructor Hobbs shop order mail Only $895 P&H TFMPUS PRISS PO Box 235 Tell Cty IN 47586 Phone 1-812 547-8144 Cal/for Dealer Club Discounts 131 RAVENWOOORD VERSAILLES KY 40383 bonus shouldnt greater 10% flight score some future point may well special event dedicated precision scale rate idea behind judging just promote accuracy scale What think should proceed making scale movement grow Tom Kikuchi certainly helping enthusiastically getting JR contribute four X-347 radios effort interested joining NASSA cost $10 money will applied expense associated publishing newsletter RCSD advertising/mailings None will go toward enriching organizers associations funds will spent will decided some type board Directors course need chosen types decisions still need worked out will first NASSA needs members people willing become involved workings such association modelers want join right away can send $10 address NASSA Rt 4 Box 9544 W Richland WA 99352 send SASE application form Self-launching sailpianes added question mark because folks arent sure engines belong sailplanes Full-size sailplaners experiencing similar emotional conflicts Currently fullsize gliders being produced engines problem figuring out handle motorized gliders soaring contests designed towed-up sailplanes back models question whats best way develop contest class electric-motor-powered gliders designed principally soaring almost certainly talking about limited motor-run events because will always encourage powerful propulsion systems maximum climbing abilityeven class limited modest number Ni-Cd battery cells Lets hear flier has some experience subject letter old pal Dave Manley Shawnee Kansas After attending clubs Electric fly walked away 22 years soaring purism total fascination selflaunching sailplanes Mid America Soaring Association MASA members hold both pure self-launching sailplane contests monthly Initially two three MASA members dabbled self-launching craft Now nearly half fly Electrics Electric contingent basically regard electric motors just another way launch Some fly self-launchers pure sailplanes using power plant launch Once power off sailplane flown though motorless motor used again initiate another ground launch Two members constructing altitude-sighting device can create 500-foot whatever starting gate similar used full-size sailplane contests instrument allows crew ground see sailplane crosses imaginary line whether craft higher allowed legal contest start Using method makes possible mixing self-launching craft pure same event planes launch winch high-start on-board motor fly through gate Once through begin thermal search gate concept originated couple us discussing shortcomings current AMA electric rules limited motor runs encourage extremely light sometimes frail craft driven altitude extremely expensive motors unlimited category necessitates some competitors definitions over-propping powerful battery packs recommended motor manufacturers want soaring event pylon race altitude Lastly primary interest soaring launching methodalthough have club member says sailplane must motorless Another member insists pure sailplane can self-launchedas other soaring creatures Best us fly self-launching gliders evangelicala tralt deeply appreciated other members Thanks letter Dave Because really whole new soaring ballgame should help stir up some controversy Please let us know starting gate idea works Im eager hear other readers thoughts about self-launch soaring pro con Suntiger sunglasses few years back heard lot about Suntiger orange-tinted flying glasses dealer went out business recent copy Soaring magazine Soaring Society America full-size soaring noticed ad Suntigers available Res Co Supply 2042 Terrace Drive Long Beach CA 90806 price $6450 plus $4 shipping handling Frames matte black carbon fiber stainless-steel temples hard case included glasses 100% effective against UVA UVB Orange-tinted glasses make blue sky appear gray increases contrast between sky glider can see farther away got orangetinted prescription glasses Lens Crafters use Brain Power dye think similar dye used Suntigers What radio should buy asking yourself question help hand Don Edberg editor soaring column RC Modeler magazine has put together handy comparison chart seven computer-type radios available US Included Ace Micropro Airtronics Infinity 600 Airtronics Vision SSP Control Systems Labs Vision Upgrade Futaba Super 7 Futaba 9VAP JR X-347 upgraded Don also gives one-page summary Continued page ISO ........ 0 GOODIES 2828 Cochran St Suite 281805 681-5061 SImI Valley Ca 93068 a0 93 MODEL ACCESSORIES SPAN NOW IN 36 & 72LENGTHS 0 0 0 a0 en0 C APPlY 0 IsC aa aC 20XOHLi1 ALSALOL$30Ua&HTO -iHIS QUANTITY $500 C YLORPOWERPACER S GREAT AIRPLANE AVER CHARGES 0 &CYCLESTX&RXa S BATTERIESSHOWS Aou lc6u BATTERY CAPACITY REMAINING WARNS OF BAD CELLS IN PACK BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO FLY AIRCRAFT 0 RETAIL $8950 SPEC $7150 S & H $495 ALL ITEMS ADD LOCAL SAP IN CA CATALOG $100 USA March 1993 147 Electric F ight Ughteeight 12 Os Adjustable switching pointuaoe hock Soidertess tenuinat easy hookup ON/OFF Con trailer $2995 Power save weight 20 22x13x63 Ye high effidescy O06V loss Add t1{ shippirg Coiifooiorecdenissdd 7250 t217 Tsr Send Check mouey order /1High Sky Futaba esunector3929 Kaflsaa St #9 othcrcoooenors oreA 92104 aiss svsilsblcSan MODELS England NEW Scale Free Flight Kits AUli WOXIE5D POlO S7EAt WTR LOCKHEED Fl 1 7A 21 long . $1495 also available Spitfire Mk 22 e 241/2$1995 Westland Widgeon 241/$1495 add $7 airmail SAMS Chapel Sandon Buntingford Herts 6G9 OQJ England GASPARIN C02 Motors now SAMS Nate US Checks & Stamps valid UK VISA & Mastercard accepted $-biils 01 3 tric Vacuum Bagging System Foam Core Wings $74 95* Complete Easy Use Add png & haxduig CaAforn residents add sas tax Send $300 infomation package Dealer Inquiries Invited VISA Mastercard Accepted thoughts radio choice course depends personal situation Don helpfully provides own opinion pros cons rig Don did include what consider ne plus ultra computer radios madein-Germany Multiplex 3030 fairly rare set because its price around $1000 very popular Europe Multiplex radios kits available Beemer R/C West Arizona phone [602] RO Aerobatics/Van Putt Continued page 65 pnnted Based feedback about half enjoy seeing pictures other fliers personalized license plates other half think belong fliers scrapbook magazine Frankly like license plate pictures Besides during months pictures receive Ive written colunm told people contests odds seeing pictures column almost 100% photos have sent before can print Let say againif want see pictures magazine send sure mail menot MA office 837-0311 JR-made Graupner MC-18 radio also popular Europe available Don has also written one-page Servo Conversion Chart something sailpianer needs because no matter brand radio use always seem mixing Airtronics Futaba JR servos Don shows modify servo plugs work radio Sailplane Radio Comparison Chart $2 Servo Conversion Chart $1 Send three bucks Dynamic Modeling 4922 Rochelle Ave Irvine CA 92714 Phone 714 552-1912 4Another flier wants column serve forum pattern fliers exchange ideas sounds like good idea thought way already have always entertained input have published lot column Some columns have mostly made up input Ive received However over long run words column because seems dont get lot feedback until prick somebodys personal balloon two-stroke versus four-stroke good example doesnt have way lot good ideas out have ideas youd like share other pattern fliers send will print feel appropriate cale/Troy Continued page 69 outboard end landing-gear trunion block panel make room two large pieces white invasion stripe base would next iron place measured width wings open area filled white material cut two pieces white film 3/4 wider dimension yielded 3A-in overlap side followed application white base cutting four black invasion stripes ironing place over white filmvery slowly very carefully ensuring bubbling would minimal though used iron-on film peel-and-stick materials black invasion stripes strongly suggested since modelers seem dislike application film over film alternate no-heat materials Carl Goldberg Modelss Ultracote Plus Coverites Graphics Presto Top Flite Modelss MonoKote Trim Sheets Once stripes down last stepcompleting bottom wing coveringwas cut away slots two aileron pushrods slots pair bomb releases slots right left wire landing gears bottom wing com pleted used two pieces light blue cover 150 Model Aviation ditsAt 1 OClock its scale kits engines accessories want & want em now got emFrank Tiano .boat car kits hardto-find Jxuls & anything need want.its stockJoe Manzella SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HRS uuum 1387 N Militaxy Trail West Palm Duach FL 33409 407-688-13669 out vvvvii -5O r-qu ano ow r4u uorsair Pedal Planes will have much fun building 3-6 year old will have Flyingit Kit includes full-sized patterns complete Instructions color photo list ready made parts available also included HERO neiahborhood nUDDI SUPER IUK RC Soaring/Blakeslee Continued page 147 $400 P & H MU Res add io Specify plan wanted Flight Line Toys PO Box 3484 Sorinotield MO 65808