Radio Control SOARING Dan Pruss NEW ALTITUDE RECORD Since 1975 Jack Hiner current Distance World Record holder has trying establish new record altitude Using Replogle barograph same type used full-scale soaring its record ing traces have indicated over 6000 feet some unofficial flights flights either filed official witnesses present official flights top lift too short record May 81982 different new AMA national record 5100 feet set Open Unlimited-class Sailplanes Using Pegasus Model Aviation plan No 307 Jack stretched span 171 All-up weight including barograph 10 lb 11 oz Wing area 1726 sq horizontal stab area 218 sq Wing loading just over 14 oz per sq ft launch made 200-meter winch line although up 300 meters allowed World Records flight wasnt booming thermal came through took ones plane nearly out sight came down landed within 20 minutes Hiner launched under scattered cloud condi tion barographs trace showed just 3000 ft attained 20 minutes later Forthe next 25 minutes downhill flight 45minute mark Jack back down about 500 feet found lift again rose back up 2000 ft 115 mark horizontal sta iizer disap peared view rest plane still vis ible use binoculars point Jack de cided bird high enough brought down Fourteen minutes later flight Aldin Shlpp Quincy IL launches Minnow St Louis contest new breed Saliplanes featuring ailerons flaps beginning appear scene often Using Ace Silver 7 XMTR eases use such features coupled ailerons/rudderwhich can instantly decoupled too mixed flaps/ailerons Costlow photo 34 Model Aviation Bird Time reminds us theoldJascoThermic FFTowline Gliders Red Costlow Higginaville MO finished beautiful Bird white blue trim fuselage red trim wings tall used Monoote K&B epoxy Costlow photo epiogie ecoraing oarograpn neajies witnin pou mop JacIl u-liners MItIiuue-recora-aelmlng Pegasus Plane enlargedto 171-in 141/2 ft wingspan features rudder elevator spoiler controls Kraft XMTR thermal sensor receiver rest between flights Hiner photo WUb uIW JI Urn ilium pupumar urbuau sa.pcuu5 Thiruu u fine model constructed Doc Hall finished flown Dave Watson Controls include rudder elevator ailerons spoilers Its scaled after the SSA museum Elmira NY ended stopwatch showing 1 hr 30 mm altitude 5100 feet above ground level new AMA record Sidelights flight Jack covers planes orange MonoKote fuselage top flying surfaces Black Mono Kote used undersides feels although white better against blue sky orange/black combination best suited sky conditions Thermal Sniffler must lift sink indicator safety aspect high altitudes its difficult times judge planes attitude rate climb well-conditioned ear can recognize unusual situation quicker long-staring eye barograph calibrated Schweizer Air craft Company approved facility Soaring Society America SSA Although 5100 feet set new national record FAI World Record 4988 feet still intact Jack did exceed mark slightly required 2% felt since stood long hed just wait until conditions somewhat better fore trying again Incidentally Ray Smith set exist ing World Record back September 2 1968 New faces Having done few numbers RC Pattern Scale end Continued 125 Terry Lucenbachs original designanother new breed al though design over two years old lVs 2-Meter wings covered balsa over metal Uses flaperons rudder elevator Rick Schrameks Facctor kit Great Britain Design clearly shows Dassel influence Austria wings obechi-covered foam instead fiberglass/foam contrail background Ricks earlier flight Modeler Hardware Tools 4 T-NUTS.CAP SCREWS. 2 sizes cadmium plated large2 sizes hardened steel black flanges precision threadsoxide finish sizes 4-40 x 3/4 popular sizes 4-40 P/N 200-240 &P/N 200-242 & 6-32 x 1 6-32 P/N200-241P/N200-243 / 4-I / HEX TOOLS. 2 sizes extra long blades sturdy plastic handles precision machined close tolerances Unique ball end tightening removing socket head screws hard-to-reach areas Sizes 4-40 P/N 200-237 & 6-32 P/N200-238 Kraft has hardware line popular sizes todays modeling needs Kraft Systems W California Ave Vista CA 92083 0 Division Carlisle Corporation September 1982 35 EOLEthe French RC Soaring Organizationknows recruit new members ladies know build flyand just local group modelers New Line broad much weaker Much less time spent circling lift earlier flight Some very large areas light lift flown straight down road best sink rate lift would become stronger Jack would make large gentle turns gain altitude lift would stop Jack would speed up bit cover some ground slowing lift encountered Altitude became important later day Jack knew Pegasus ever got down 1000 feet less would beginning final glide landing altitude pro tected Pegasus could fly another two hours little over hour later 324 Pegasus over goal up near cloud base Landing 331 pm new FAI World Record 5581 miles flight fraction distance could covered Three downwind distance flights over 40 miles area have averaged little over 15 mph over 20 mph Two flights Aquila XLs rather slow sailplane cross-country flying Yet Aquila XL averaged over 20 mph flight over 40 miles day strong thermals brisk tail wind None flights flown aggressively faster efficient Sailplane would allow aggressive flying style make possible average speed 25 mph good days right weather conditions long June day possible fly RC Sailplane cross-country seven hours area Simple math indicates possible 100-mile flight floater Sailplane designed fast cross-country flying 200-mile flight should within reach RC Soaring/Pruss Continued page 35 modeling including beautiful 30-lb 1/3scale Christen Eagle Red Costlow Ace RCs right-hand men decided go silent route Bird-of-Time according pic ture looks though hes off right track Red also sent picture Aldin Shipp Minnow Two-Meter bird cludes flaps ailerons F3B scene Two Meter World Cup probably desire just increase Sailplane performancenotto mention desire tinker has opened up whole new breed designs polyhedral-wing-and-two-channel ship has dominated majority flying fieldsand will continue popularitythere more new-generation types showing up Its interesting see different innovations Terry Luckenbachs Two-Meter ship features full-span flaperons foam wing covered 005 aluminum normally used lithography covered balsa Rick Schrameks Facctor kit Great Britain design question Dassel influence However wings foam obechi covering Aileron-equipped flying stab rudder canopy air brake takes care four RC channels Speaking faces land croissants burgundy brews songs about April comes photo seven women fliers same club build own models participate mixed competitionno separate categories Paris ladies have flying few seasons now least has won contest involving 50 fliers can cook too Minamoa belongs Dave Watson San Diego Nine years ago just days before leaving Continued page 128 NORTHERN CALIFORNIAS LARGESTN DISCOUNT HOBBY SHOPI I - well FUEL New high film strength lubricant N increased power engine life Highest quality ingredients II II II II II II II II II II IHOURS Monday thru Weanescoy i u-o .u inursoay C iiioay 9JU-dUUI L urday 930-600Sunday 1200-500 ittlest Miracle f the210 Workshonepl Strips*135 Add 20% postage Send 25C catalog ALTOOL SUITABLE FOR ALL________ HOBBIES AND CRAFTSAPPLIEDDESICNCORP Makers of. Peon Street Mini-Glue Tips Stray-Tray Tee Bar Mini-Saw egundo CA 90245 Ruff-Stuff & Jewel Stripes OVER 50 CONSECUTIVE STARTS WITHOUT RECHARGING September 1982 125 INTRODUCING THE NISTARTER TM PAT PENT1G new completely revolutionary Co power glow pluc planes helicopters Stand. uo 703 435-5805 DeCO coorpact lightweight 21 o tO o Sg * Special coated surface fuel water resistant Carries starter 12v battery power pacol transoritter & has hocks fur cuiliug glow plug & starter curds lst,tOl Saninry cc.r mini Afuwicuw fulding legs 4 Both lid sides upon access unbreakable tiny organicor inside 1 DaCa Product Inc ONLY 17995 44 codels rein 1010 recairs Iyng Fasulage cradles all1 insi cc widurIr relencoyc GET ORGANIZE Dl s tel 01 4 sturdy Ides holds comprehensivetsr fine instruments fordyearsutynurfonoee8 nil wagoatnes small craft & aircraft design 4 MAG FILES $495 catalog return Box 1534 Southold NYP0 BOX 388-K 7ufaLertlnes inc 11971 516 765-19602DOVER NH 03820 Elmira NY back gang put annual bash drew over 100 fliers Harris Hill got lead full-scale Minanioa owned Reverend Groom out Phoenix Back several us interested old Scale subjects rumor Minamoa existed somewhere USA SSA listed Phoenix call made Reverend Groom told own story about bird freighted over Hindenburg owned Richard DuPont Reverend Groom back Thirties pushed line boy over Harris HilL DuPont killed experimental glider accident during war sometime thereafter Reverend Groom sought out Minamoa bought asked could come see told given away Asked could still seen anywhere told prob ably would have go Elmira donated SSA museum Harris Hill So couple days later Neil Liptak spent afternoon notebook camera tape measure dusty basement hangar famous hilL Doc Hall Glenview II cut wide swath Scale back Seventies saw material Neil compiled sald hed start building immediately did After bird framed out sat longest time project given up other priorities Eventually sold last year Dave Watson rebuilt part finished nine years after first phone call made Minamoa joined gulls off Torrey Pines Dave promises pictures later wanted share different kind modeling story now Good lift Dan Prus 131 E Pennington Lii Plainfield IL 60544 RC Scale/Wiscers Continued page 37 seem complex expensive solution problem actually quite simple model railroad industry has abundant supply gears various sizes shapes ratios obtainable through hobby dealers Precision Scale Co gearboxes molded plastic material 11 ratio helical gears 11 ratio in-line bevel gears can mounted directly needle require no other support also available 11 21 ratio skewed bevel gears tiny gears less Vt-in dia meter will fit smallest space supported kept alignment molded cross can fitted needle flexible shaft extension soldered short length 3/32-in OD brass tube pressed hub driving gear nylon tube guides shaft rear engine cowl tube supported aluminum bracket Solder 2-56 nut shaft end use nut driver adjust needle valve nut driver readily engages nut engine running nut can hidden within cowl rear opening needle will probably require some dressing down diameter 3/32-in OD brass tube can soldered over bevel gear press fit over tube Bevel gear sets come complete necessary bushings assembly Both foregoing methods needle valve adjustment give unlimited rotational traveL Most Scale modelers familiar engine adjustment requirements will recognize large changes needle setting arent neces sary What really needed occasional tweak needle compensate change weather fueL Some engines HP comes mind have large-diameter knurled barrel pressed onto needle act detent pair flat springs provide tension against movement nylon steering arm set screw intended nose wheel can clamped barreL pushrod clevis extend arm rear cowl rod can reached needle-nose plier pushpull action can provide about 900 needle rotation cases plenty Du Bro steering arms include handy swivel clamp pushrod N LW PONYBLIMPIl-ft 31DM COITROUED IOU USIA AINSEIP PRACTICAL SIZE can Lift 28 Oa Use Standard Radios 3 4 channel Requirne 80 cabin Ft Hellan Holmes Anailabis Welding Sopply Shops FWU CONTROL Modern Thrsnt-Aerodynandc control Forward Hover Backward Elevation Tare Ballast Hollow Release COMPLETE KIT Forwed PlasSo Diecot Balsa Plywood Part Moanting Hardware $24900 Woe Plags 5witcben Book Eaplain ing Bliwp Operatioo Detailed Rena Photas Cosopletaly Fabri cated vinyl Heliaw Envelope Electric Motors Radio Battering NOW YOU CAN FLY YOUR OWNNot Incladed ELECTRIC POWERED BLIMPCOMPLETE CATALOG $100 DIaDrrjasjmaeaePO BOX 2498 -MA LA MESA CALIF 92041 W5IfW7ffUUIGPHONE 714 489-8875 714 442-4838 AIR OEf 161 4 E SE5a KITS V4 SCALE SEMI KIT13900 V4 SCALE COMPLETE KITn 19900 1/3 SCALE SEMI KIT16900 1/3 SCALE COMPLETE KIT.n22900 PLEASE ADD $750 FOR SHIPPING 1/If ZCALE SPAN 80 WEIGHT 201 ENGINE QUADRA 1/3 SCAIE M4 106- WEIGHT 281 ENGINE QuADRA SENI KiTS CONTAIN SAND SAWED AND SANDED PONMENS FIREWALL WING RIBS WING TIPS RUDDER AND STAB OUThIN FULL SIZE PLANG CLUECON5 ALL THE ABOVE PARTS ALL PSTRIP WOOD NOWARE SEND *1 00 FOR OUR cuPIEE CATALOG PHONE 1519 599-2121 128 Model Aviation model m MODEL IPORT TOTE lIocleIHo MST See Dealer firstl 14573 Grover IUet Oseaho flebfob 68144
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/09
Page Numbers: 34, 35, 125, 128
Radio Control SOARING Dan Pruss NEW ALTITUDE RECORD Since 1975 Jack Hiner current Distance World Record holder has trying establish new record altitude Using Replogle barograph same type used full-scale soaring its record ing traces have indicated over 6000 feet some unofficial flights flights either filed official witnesses present official flights top lift too short record May 81982 different new AMA national record 5100 feet set Open Unlimited-class Sailplanes Using Pegasus Model Aviation plan No 307 Jack stretched span 171 All-up weight including barograph 10 lb 11 oz Wing area 1726 sq horizontal stab area 218 sq Wing loading just over 14 oz per sq ft launch made 200-meter winch line although up 300 meters allowed World Records flight wasnt booming thermal came through took ones plane nearly out sight came down landed within 20 minutes Hiner launched under scattered cloud condi tion barographs trace showed just 3000 ft attained 20 minutes later Forthe next 25 minutes downhill flight 45minute mark Jack back down about 500 feet found lift again rose back up 2000 ft 115 mark horizontal sta iizer disap peared view rest plane still vis ible use binoculars point Jack de cided bird high enough brought down Fourteen minutes later flight Aldin Shlpp Quincy IL launches Minnow St Louis contest new breed Saliplanes featuring ailerons flaps beginning appear scene often Using Ace Silver 7 XMTR eases use such features coupled ailerons/rudderwhich can instantly decoupled too mixed flaps/ailerons Costlow photo 34 Model Aviation Bird Time reminds us theoldJascoThermic FFTowline Gliders Red Costlow Higginaville MO finished beautiful Bird white blue trim fuselage red trim wings tall used Monoote K&B epoxy Costlow photo epiogie ecoraing oarograpn neajies witnin pou mop JacIl u-liners MItIiuue-recora-aelmlng Pegasus Plane enlargedto 171-in 141/2 ft wingspan features rudder elevator spoiler controls Kraft XMTR thermal sensor receiver rest between flights Hiner photo WUb uIW JI Urn ilium pupumar urbuau sa.pcuu5 Thiruu u fine model constructed Doc Hall finished flown Dave Watson Controls include rudder elevator ailerons spoilers Its scaled after the SSA museum Elmira NY ended stopwatch showing 1 hr 30 mm altitude 5100 feet above ground level new AMA record Sidelights flight Jack covers planes orange MonoKote fuselage top flying surfaces Black Mono Kote used undersides feels although white better against blue sky orange/black combination best suited sky conditions Thermal Sniffler must lift sink indicator safety aspect high altitudes its difficult times judge planes attitude rate climb well-conditioned ear can recognize unusual situation quicker long-staring eye barograph calibrated Schweizer Air craft Company approved facility Soaring Society America SSA Although 5100 feet set new national record FAI World Record 4988 feet still intact Jack did exceed mark slightly required 2% felt since stood long hed just wait until conditions somewhat better fore trying again Incidentally Ray Smith set exist ing World Record back September 2 1968 New faces Having done few numbers RC Pattern Scale end Continued 125 Terry Lucenbachs original designanother new breed al though design over two years old lVs 2-Meter wings covered balsa over metal Uses flaperons rudder elevator Rick Schrameks Facctor kit Great Britain Design clearly shows Dassel influence Austria wings obechi-covered foam instead fiberglass/foam contrail background Ricks earlier flight Modeler Hardware Tools 4 T-NUTS.CAP SCREWS. 2 sizes cadmium plated large2 sizes hardened steel black flanges precision threadsoxide finish sizes 4-40 x 3/4 popular sizes 4-40 P/N 200-240 &P/N 200-242 & 6-32 x 1 6-32 P/N200-241P/N200-243 / 4-I / HEX TOOLS. 2 sizes extra long blades sturdy plastic handles precision machined close tolerances Unique ball end tightening removing socket head screws hard-to-reach areas Sizes 4-40 P/N 200-237 & 6-32 P/N200-238 Kraft has hardware line popular sizes todays modeling needs Kraft Systems W California Ave Vista CA 92083 0 Division Carlisle Corporation September 1982 35 EOLEthe French RC Soaring Organizationknows recruit new members ladies know build flyand just local group modelers New Line broad much weaker Much less time spent circling lift earlier flight Some very large areas light lift flown straight down road best sink rate lift would become stronger Jack would make large gentle turns gain altitude lift would stop Jack would speed up bit cover some ground slowing lift encountered Altitude became important later day Jack knew Pegasus ever got down 1000 feet less would beginning final glide landing altitude pro tected Pegasus could fly another two hours little over hour later 324 Pegasus over goal up near cloud base Landing 331 pm new FAI World Record 5581 miles flight fraction distance could covered Three downwind distance flights over 40 miles area have averaged little over 15 mph over 20 mph Two flights Aquila XLs rather slow sailplane cross-country flying Yet Aquila XL averaged over 20 mph flight over 40 miles day strong thermals brisk tail wind None flights flown aggressively faster efficient Sailplane would allow aggressive flying style make possible average speed 25 mph good days right weather conditions long June day possible fly RC Sailplane cross-country seven hours area Simple math indicates possible 100-mile flight floater Sailplane designed fast cross-country flying 200-mile flight should within reach RC Soaring/Pruss Continued page 35 modeling including beautiful 30-lb 1/3scale Christen Eagle Red Costlow Ace RCs right-hand men decided go silent route Bird-of-Time according pic ture looks though hes off right track Red also sent picture Aldin Shipp Minnow Two-Meter bird cludes flaps ailerons F3B scene Two Meter World Cup probably desire just increase Sailplane performancenotto mention desire tinker has opened up whole new breed designs polyhedral-wing-and-two-channel ship has dominated majority flying fieldsand will continue popularitythere more new-generation types showing up Its interesting see different innovations Terry Luckenbachs Two-Meter ship features full-span flaperons foam wing covered 005 aluminum normally used lithography covered balsa Rick Schrameks Facctor kit Great Britain design question Dassel influence However wings foam obechi covering Aileron-equipped flying stab rudder canopy air brake takes care four RC channels Speaking faces land croissants burgundy brews songs about April comes photo seven women fliers same club build own models participate mixed competitionno separate categories Paris ladies have flying few seasons now least has won contest involving 50 fliers can cook too Minamoa belongs Dave Watson San Diego Nine years ago just days before leaving Continued page 128 NORTHERN CALIFORNIAS LARGESTN DISCOUNT HOBBY SHOPI I - well FUEL New high film strength lubricant N increased power engine life Highest quality ingredients II II II II II II II II II II IHOURS Monday thru Weanescoy i u-o .u inursoay C iiioay 9JU-dUUI L urday 930-600Sunday 1200-500 ittlest Miracle f the210 Workshonepl Strips*135 Add 20% postage Send 25C catalog ALTOOL SUITABLE FOR ALL________ HOBBIES AND CRAFTSAPPLIEDDESICNCORP Makers of. Peon Street Mini-Glue Tips Stray-Tray Tee Bar Mini-Saw egundo CA 90245 Ruff-Stuff & Jewel Stripes OVER 50 CONSECUTIVE STARTS WITHOUT RECHARGING September 1982 125 INTRODUCING THE NISTARTER TM PAT PENT1G new completely revolutionary Co power glow pluc planes helicopters Stand. uo 703 435-5805 DeCO coorpact lightweight 21 o tO o Sg * Special coated surface fuel water resistant Carries starter 12v battery power pacol transoritter & has hocks fur cuiliug glow plug & starter curds lst,tOl Saninry cc.r mini Afuwicuw fulding legs 4 Both lid sides upon access unbreakable tiny organicor inside 1 DaCa Product Inc ONLY 17995 44 codels rein 1010 recairs Iyng Fasulage cradles all1 insi cc widurIr relencoyc GET ORGANIZE Dl s tel 01 4 sturdy Ides holds comprehensivetsr fine instruments fordyearsutynurfonoee8 nil wagoatnes small craft & aircraft design 4 MAG FILES $495 catalog return Box 1534 Southold NYP0 BOX 388-K 7ufaLertlnes inc 11971 516 765-19602DOVER NH 03820 Elmira NY back gang put annual bash drew over 100 fliers Harris Hill got lead full-scale Minanioa owned Reverend Groom out Phoenix Back several us interested old Scale subjects rumor Minamoa existed somewhere USA SSA listed Phoenix call made Reverend Groom told own story about bird freighted over Hindenburg owned Richard DuPont Reverend Groom back Thirties pushed line boy over Harris HilL DuPont killed experimental glider accident during war sometime thereafter Reverend Groom sought out Minamoa bought asked could come see told given away Asked could still seen anywhere told prob ably would have go Elmira donated SSA museum Harris Hill So couple days later Neil Liptak spent afternoon notebook camera tape measure dusty basement hangar famous hilL Doc Hall Glenview II cut wide swath Scale back Seventies saw material Neil compiled sald hed start building immediately did After bird framed out sat longest time project given up other priorities Eventually sold last year Dave Watson rebuilt part finished nine years after first phone call made Minamoa joined gulls off Torrey Pines Dave promises pictures later wanted share different kind modeling story now Good lift Dan Prus 131 E Pennington Lii Plainfield IL 60544 RC Scale/Wiscers Continued page 37 seem complex expensive solution problem actually quite simple model railroad industry has abundant supply gears various sizes shapes ratios obtainable through hobby dealers Precision Scale Co gearboxes molded plastic material 11 ratio helical gears 11 ratio in-line bevel gears can mounted directly needle require no other support also available 11 21 ratio skewed bevel gears tiny gears less Vt-in dia meter will fit smallest space supported kept alignment molded cross can fitted needle flexible shaft extension soldered short length 3/32-in OD brass tube pressed hub driving gear nylon tube guides shaft rear engine cowl tube supported aluminum bracket Solder 2-56 nut shaft end use nut driver adjust needle valve nut driver readily engages nut engine running nut can hidden within cowl rear opening needle will probably require some dressing down diameter 3/32-in OD brass tube can soldered over bevel gear press fit over tube Bevel gear sets come complete necessary bushings assembly Both foregoing methods needle valve adjustment give unlimited rotational traveL Most Scale modelers familiar engine adjustment requirements will recognize large changes needle setting arent neces sary What really needed occasional tweak needle compensate change weather fueL Some engines HP comes mind have large-diameter knurled barrel pressed onto needle act detent pair flat springs provide tension against movement nylon steering arm set screw intended nose wheel can clamped barreL pushrod clevis extend arm rear cowl rod can reached needle-nose plier pushpull action can provide about 900 needle rotation cases plenty Du Bro steering arms include handy swivel clamp pushrod N LW PONYBLIMPIl-ft 31DM COITROUED IOU USIA AINSEIP PRACTICAL SIZE can Lift 28 Oa Use Standard Radios 3 4 channel Requirne 80 cabin Ft Hellan Holmes Anailabis Welding Sopply Shops FWU CONTROL Modern Thrsnt-Aerodynandc control Forward Hover Backward Elevation Tare Ballast Hollow Release COMPLETE KIT Forwed PlasSo Diecot Balsa Plywood Part Moanting Hardware $24900 Woe Plags 5witcben Book Eaplain ing Bliwp Operatioo Detailed Rena Photas Cosopletaly Fabri cated vinyl Heliaw Envelope Electric Motors Radio Battering NOW YOU CAN FLY YOUR OWNNot Incladed ELECTRIC POWERED BLIMPCOMPLETE CATALOG $100 DIaDrrjasjmaeaePO BOX 2498 -MA LA MESA CALIF 92041 W5IfW7ffUUIGPHONE 714 489-8875 714 442-4838 AIR OEf 161 4 E SE5a KITS V4 SCALE SEMI KIT13900 V4 SCALE COMPLETE KITn 19900 1/3 SCALE SEMI KIT16900 1/3 SCALE COMPLETE KIT.n22900 PLEASE ADD $750 FOR SHIPPING 1/If ZCALE SPAN 80 WEIGHT 201 ENGINE QUADRA 1/3 SCAIE M4 106- WEIGHT 281 ENGINE QuADRA SENI KiTS CONTAIN SAND SAWED AND SANDED PONMENS FIREWALL WING RIBS WING TIPS RUDDER AND STAB OUThIN FULL SIZE PLANG CLUECON5 ALL THE ABOVE PARTS ALL PSTRIP WOOD NOWARE SEND *1 00 FOR OUR cuPIEE CATALOG PHONE 1519 599-2121 128 Model Aviation model m MODEL IPORT TOTE lIocleIHo MST See Dealer firstl 14573 Grover IUet Oseaho flebfob 68144
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/09
Page Numbers: 34, 35, 125, 128
Radio Control SOARING Dan Pruss NEW ALTITUDE RECORD Since 1975 Jack Hiner current Distance World Record holder has trying establish new record altitude Using Replogle barograph same type used full-scale soaring its record ing traces have indicated over 6000 feet some unofficial flights flights either filed official witnesses present official flights top lift too short record May 81982 different new AMA national record 5100 feet set Open Unlimited-class Sailplanes Using Pegasus Model Aviation plan No 307 Jack stretched span 171 All-up weight including barograph 10 lb 11 oz Wing area 1726 sq horizontal stab area 218 sq Wing loading just over 14 oz per sq ft launch made 200-meter winch line although up 300 meters allowed World Records flight wasnt booming thermal came through took ones plane nearly out sight came down landed within 20 minutes Hiner launched under scattered cloud condi tion barographs trace showed just 3000 ft attained 20 minutes later Forthe next 25 minutes downhill flight 45minute mark Jack back down about 500 feet found lift again rose back up 2000 ft 115 mark horizontal sta iizer disap peared view rest plane still vis ible use binoculars point Jack de cided bird high enough brought down Fourteen minutes later flight Aldin Shlpp Quincy IL launches Minnow St Louis contest new breed Saliplanes featuring ailerons flaps beginning appear scene often Using Ace Silver 7 XMTR eases use such features coupled ailerons/rudderwhich can instantly decoupled too mixed flaps/ailerons Costlow photo 34 Model Aviation Bird Time reminds us theoldJascoThermic FFTowline Gliders Red Costlow Higginaville MO finished beautiful Bird white blue trim fuselage red trim wings tall used Monoote K&B epoxy Costlow photo epiogie ecoraing oarograpn neajies witnin pou mop JacIl u-liners MItIiuue-recora-aelmlng Pegasus Plane enlargedto 171-in 141/2 ft wingspan features rudder elevator spoiler controls Kraft XMTR thermal sensor receiver rest between flights Hiner photo WUb uIW JI Urn ilium pupumar urbuau sa.pcuu5 Thiruu u fine model constructed Doc Hall finished flown Dave Watson Controls include rudder elevator ailerons spoilers Its scaled after the SSA museum Elmira NY ended stopwatch showing 1 hr 30 mm altitude 5100 feet above ground level new AMA record Sidelights flight Jack covers planes orange MonoKote fuselage top flying surfaces Black Mono Kote used undersides feels although white better against blue sky orange/black combination best suited sky conditions Thermal Sniffler must lift sink indicator safety aspect high altitudes its difficult times judge planes attitude rate climb well-conditioned ear can recognize unusual situation quicker long-staring eye barograph calibrated Schweizer Air craft Company approved facility Soaring Society America SSA Although 5100 feet set new national record FAI World Record 4988 feet still intact Jack did exceed mark slightly required 2% felt since stood long hed just wait until conditions somewhat better fore trying again Incidentally Ray Smith set exist ing World Record back September 2 1968 New faces Having done few numbers RC Pattern Scale end Continued 125 Terry Lucenbachs original designanother new breed al though design over two years old lVs 2-Meter wings covered balsa over metal Uses flaperons rudder elevator Rick Schrameks Facctor kit Great Britain Design clearly shows Dassel influence Austria wings obechi-covered foam instead fiberglass/foam contrail background Ricks earlier flight Modeler Hardware Tools 4 T-NUTS.CAP SCREWS. 2 sizes cadmium plated large2 sizes hardened steel black flanges precision threadsoxide finish sizes 4-40 x 3/4 popular sizes 4-40 P/N 200-240 &P/N 200-242 & 6-32 x 1 6-32 P/N200-241P/N200-243 / 4-I / HEX TOOLS. 2 sizes extra long blades sturdy plastic handles precision machined close tolerances Unique ball end tightening removing socket head screws hard-to-reach areas Sizes 4-40 P/N 200-237 & 6-32 P/N200-238 Kraft has hardware line popular sizes todays modeling needs Kraft Systems W California Ave Vista CA 92083 0 Division Carlisle Corporation September 1982 35 EOLEthe French RC Soaring Organizationknows recruit new members ladies know build flyand just local group modelers New Line broad much weaker Much less time spent circling lift earlier flight Some very large areas light lift flown straight down road best sink rate lift would become stronger Jack would make large gentle turns gain altitude lift would stop Jack would speed up bit cover some ground slowing lift encountered Altitude became important later day Jack knew Pegasus ever got down 1000 feet less would beginning final glide landing altitude pro tected Pegasus could fly another two hours little over hour later 324 Pegasus over goal up near cloud base Landing 331 pm new FAI World Record 5581 miles flight fraction distance could covered Three downwind distance flights over 40 miles area have averaged little over 15 mph over 20 mph Two flights Aquila XLs rather slow sailplane cross-country flying Yet Aquila XL averaged over 20 mph flight over 40 miles day strong thermals brisk tail wind None flights flown aggressively faster efficient Sailplane would allow aggressive flying style make possible average speed 25 mph good days right weather conditions long June day possible fly RC Sailplane cross-country seven hours area Simple math indicates possible 100-mile flight floater Sailplane designed fast cross-country flying 200-mile flight should within reach RC Soaring/Pruss Continued page 35 modeling including beautiful 30-lb 1/3scale Christen Eagle Red Costlow Ace RCs right-hand men decided go silent route Bird-of-Time according pic ture looks though hes off right track Red also sent picture Aldin Shipp Minnow Two-Meter bird cludes flaps ailerons F3B scene Two Meter World Cup probably desire just increase Sailplane performancenotto mention desire tinker has opened up whole new breed designs polyhedral-wing-and-two-channel ship has dominated majority flying fieldsand will continue popularitythere more new-generation types showing up Its interesting see different innovations Terry Luckenbachs Two-Meter ship features full-span flaperons foam wing covered 005 aluminum normally used lithography covered balsa Rick Schrameks Facctor kit Great Britain design question Dassel influence However wings foam obechi covering Aileron-equipped flying stab rudder canopy air brake takes care four RC channels Speaking faces land croissants burgundy brews songs about April comes photo seven women fliers same club build own models participate mixed competitionno separate categories Paris ladies have flying few seasons now least has won contest involving 50 fliers can cook too Minamoa belongs Dave Watson San Diego Nine years ago just days before leaving Continued page 128 NORTHERN CALIFORNIAS LARGESTN DISCOUNT HOBBY SHOPI I - well FUEL New high film strength lubricant N increased power engine life Highest quality ingredients II II II II II II II II II II IHOURS Monday thru Weanescoy i u-o .u inursoay C iiioay 9JU-dUUI L urday 930-600Sunday 1200-500 ittlest Miracle f the210 Workshonepl Strips*135 Add 20% postage Send 25C catalog ALTOOL SUITABLE FOR ALL________ HOBBIES AND CRAFTSAPPLIEDDESICNCORP Makers of. Peon Street Mini-Glue Tips Stray-Tray Tee Bar Mini-Saw egundo CA 90245 Ruff-Stuff & Jewel Stripes OVER 50 CONSECUTIVE STARTS WITHOUT RECHARGING September 1982 125 INTRODUCING THE NISTARTER TM PAT PENT1G new completely revolutionary Co power glow pluc planes helicopters Stand. uo 703 435-5805 DeCO coorpact lightweight 21 o tO o Sg * Special coated surface fuel water resistant Carries starter 12v battery power pacol transoritter & has hocks fur cuiliug glow plug & starter curds lst,tOl Saninry cc.r mini Afuwicuw fulding legs 4 Both lid sides upon access unbreakable tiny organicor inside 1 DaCa Product Inc ONLY 17995 44 codels rein 1010 recairs Iyng Fasulage cradles all1 insi cc widurIr relencoyc GET ORGANIZE Dl s tel 01 4 sturdy Ides holds comprehensivetsr fine instruments fordyearsutynurfonoee8 nil wagoatnes small craft & aircraft design 4 MAG FILES $495 catalog return Box 1534 Southold NYP0 BOX 388-K 7ufaLertlnes inc 11971 516 765-19602DOVER NH 03820 Elmira NY back gang put annual bash drew over 100 fliers Harris Hill got lead full-scale Minanioa owned Reverend Groom out Phoenix Back several us interested old Scale subjects rumor Minamoa existed somewhere USA SSA listed Phoenix call made Reverend Groom told own story about bird freighted over Hindenburg owned Richard DuPont Reverend Groom back Thirties pushed line boy over Harris HilL DuPont killed experimental glider accident during war sometime thereafter Reverend Groom sought out Minamoa bought asked could come see told given away Asked could still seen anywhere told prob ably would have go Elmira donated SSA museum Harris Hill So couple days later Neil Liptak spent afternoon notebook camera tape measure dusty basement hangar famous hilL Doc Hall Glenview II cut wide swath Scale back Seventies saw material Neil compiled sald hed start building immediately did After bird framed out sat longest time project given up other priorities Eventually sold last year Dave Watson rebuilt part finished nine years after first phone call made Minamoa joined gulls off Torrey Pines Dave promises pictures later wanted share different kind modeling story now Good lift Dan Prus 131 E Pennington Lii Plainfield IL 60544 RC Scale/Wiscers Continued page 37 seem complex expensive solution problem actually quite simple model railroad industry has abundant supply gears various sizes shapes ratios obtainable through hobby dealers Precision Scale Co gearboxes molded plastic material 11 ratio helical gears 11 ratio in-line bevel gears can mounted directly needle require no other support also available 11 21 ratio skewed bevel gears tiny gears less Vt-in dia meter will fit smallest space supported kept alignment molded cross can fitted needle flexible shaft extension soldered short length 3/32-in OD brass tube pressed hub driving gear nylon tube guides shaft rear engine cowl tube supported aluminum bracket Solder 2-56 nut shaft end use nut driver adjust needle valve nut driver readily engages nut engine running nut can hidden within cowl rear opening needle will probably require some dressing down diameter 3/32-in OD brass tube can soldered over bevel gear press fit over tube Bevel gear sets come complete necessary bushings assembly Both foregoing methods needle valve adjustment give unlimited rotational traveL Most Scale modelers familiar engine adjustment requirements will recognize large changes needle setting arent neces sary What really needed occasional tweak needle compensate change weather fueL Some engines HP comes mind have large-diameter knurled barrel pressed onto needle act detent pair flat springs provide tension against movement nylon steering arm set screw intended nose wheel can clamped barreL pushrod clevis extend arm rear cowl rod can reached needle-nose plier pushpull action can provide about 900 needle rotation cases plenty Du Bro steering arms include handy swivel clamp pushrod N LW PONYBLIMPIl-ft 31DM COITROUED IOU USIA AINSEIP PRACTICAL SIZE can Lift 28 Oa Use Standard Radios 3 4 channel Requirne 80 cabin Ft Hellan Holmes Anailabis Welding Sopply Shops FWU CONTROL Modern Thrsnt-Aerodynandc control Forward Hover Backward Elevation Tare Ballast Hollow Release COMPLETE KIT Forwed PlasSo Diecot Balsa Plywood Part Moanting Hardware $24900 Woe Plags 5witcben Book Eaplain ing Bliwp Operatioo Detailed Rena Photas Cosopletaly Fabri cated vinyl Heliaw Envelope Electric Motors Radio Battering NOW YOU CAN FLY YOUR OWNNot Incladed ELECTRIC POWERED BLIMPCOMPLETE CATALOG $100 DIaDrrjasjmaeaePO BOX 2498 -MA LA MESA CALIF 92041 W5IfW7ffUUIGPHONE 714 489-8875 714 442-4838 AIR OEf 161 4 E SE5a KITS V4 SCALE SEMI KIT13900 V4 SCALE COMPLETE KITn 19900 1/3 SCALE SEMI KIT16900 1/3 SCALE COMPLETE KIT.n22900 PLEASE ADD $750 FOR SHIPPING 1/If ZCALE SPAN 80 WEIGHT 201 ENGINE QUADRA 1/3 SCAIE M4 106- WEIGHT 281 ENGINE QuADRA SENI KiTS CONTAIN SAND SAWED AND SANDED PONMENS FIREWALL WING RIBS WING TIPS RUDDER AND STAB OUThIN FULL SIZE PLANG CLUECON5 ALL THE ABOVE PARTS ALL PSTRIP WOOD 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/09
Page Numbers: 34, 35, 125, 128
Radio Control SOARING Dan Pruss NEW ALTITUDE RECORD Since 1975 Jack Hiner current Distance World Record holder has trying establish new record altitude Using Replogle barograph same type used full-scale soaring its record ing traces have indicated over 6000 feet some unofficial flights flights either filed official witnesses present official flights top lift too short record May 81982 different new AMA national record 5100 feet set Open Unlimited-class Sailplanes Using Pegasus Model Aviation plan No 307 Jack stretched span 171 All-up weight including barograph 10 lb 11 oz Wing area 1726 sq horizontal stab area 218 sq Wing loading just over 14 oz per sq ft launch made 200-meter winch line although up 300 meters allowed World Records flight wasnt booming thermal came through took ones plane nearly out sight came down landed within 20 minutes Hiner launched under scattered cloud condi tion barographs trace showed just 3000 ft attained 20 minutes later Forthe next 25 minutes downhill flight 45minute mark Jack back down about 500 feet found lift again rose back up 2000 ft 115 mark horizontal sta iizer disap peared view rest plane still vis ible use binoculars point Jack de cided bird high enough brought down Fourteen minutes later flight Aldin Shlpp Quincy IL launches Minnow St Louis contest new breed Saliplanes featuring ailerons flaps beginning appear scene often Using Ace Silver 7 XMTR eases use such features coupled ailerons/rudderwhich can instantly decoupled too mixed flaps/ailerons Costlow photo 34 Model Aviation Bird Time reminds us theoldJascoThermic FFTowline Gliders Red Costlow Higginaville MO finished beautiful Bird white blue trim fuselage red trim wings tall used Monoote K&B epoxy Costlow photo epiogie ecoraing oarograpn neajies witnin pou mop JacIl u-liners MItIiuue-recora-aelmlng Pegasus Plane enlargedto 171-in 141/2 ft wingspan features rudder elevator spoiler controls Kraft XMTR thermal sensor receiver rest between flights Hiner photo WUb uIW JI Urn ilium pupumar urbuau sa.pcuu5 Thiruu u fine model constructed Doc Hall finished flown Dave Watson Controls include rudder elevator ailerons spoilers Its scaled after the SSA museum Elmira NY ended stopwatch showing 1 hr 30 mm altitude 5100 feet above ground level new AMA record Sidelights flight Jack covers planes orange MonoKote fuselage top flying surfaces Black Mono Kote used undersides feels although white better against blue sky orange/black combination best suited sky conditions Thermal Sniffler must lift sink indicator safety aspect high altitudes its difficult times judge planes attitude rate climb well-conditioned ear can recognize unusual situation quicker long-staring eye barograph calibrated Schweizer Air craft Company approved facility Soaring Society America SSA Although 5100 feet set new national record FAI World Record 4988 feet still intact Jack did exceed mark slightly required 2% felt since stood long hed just wait until conditions somewhat better fore trying again Incidentally Ray Smith set exist ing World Record back September 2 1968 New faces Having done few numbers RC Pattern Scale end Continued 125 Terry Lucenbachs original designanother new breed al though design over two years old lVs 2-Meter wings covered balsa over metal Uses flaperons rudder elevator Rick Schrameks Facctor kit Great Britain Design clearly shows Dassel influence Austria wings obechi-covered foam instead fiberglass/foam contrail background Ricks earlier flight Modeler Hardware Tools 4 T-NUTS.CAP SCREWS. 2 sizes cadmium plated large2 sizes hardened steel black flanges precision threadsoxide finish sizes 4-40 x 3/4 popular sizes 4-40 P/N 200-240 &P/N 200-242 & 6-32 x 1 6-32 P/N200-241P/N200-243 / 4-I / HEX TOOLS. 2 sizes extra long blades sturdy plastic handles precision machined close tolerances Unique ball end tightening removing socket head screws hard-to-reach areas Sizes 4-40 P/N 200-237 & 6-32 P/N200-238 Kraft has hardware line popular sizes todays modeling needs Kraft Systems W California Ave Vista CA 92083 0 Division Carlisle Corporation September 1982 35 EOLEthe French RC Soaring Organizationknows recruit new members ladies know build flyand just local group modelers New Line broad much weaker Much less time spent circling lift earlier flight Some very large areas light lift flown straight down road best sink rate lift would become stronger Jack would make large gentle turns gain altitude lift would stop Jack would speed up bit cover some ground slowing lift encountered Altitude became important later day Jack knew Pegasus ever got down 1000 feet less would beginning final glide landing altitude pro tected Pegasus could fly another two hours little over hour later 324 Pegasus over goal up near cloud base Landing 331 pm new FAI World Record 5581 miles flight fraction distance could covered Three downwind distance flights over 40 miles area have averaged little over 15 mph over 20 mph Two flights Aquila XLs rather slow sailplane cross-country flying Yet Aquila XL averaged over 20 mph flight over 40 miles day strong thermals brisk tail wind None flights flown aggressively faster efficient Sailplane would allow aggressive flying style make possible average speed 25 mph good days right weather conditions long June day possible fly RC Sailplane cross-country seven hours area Simple math indicates possible 100-mile flight floater Sailplane designed fast cross-country flying 200-mile flight should within reach RC Soaring/Pruss Continued page 35 modeling including beautiful 30-lb 1/3scale Christen Eagle Red Costlow Ace RCs right-hand men decided go silent route Bird-of-Time according pic ture looks though hes off right track Red also sent picture Aldin Shipp Minnow Two-Meter bird cludes flaps ailerons F3B scene Two Meter World Cup probably desire just increase Sailplane performancenotto mention desire tinker has opened up whole new breed designs polyhedral-wing-and-two-channel ship has dominated majority flying fieldsand will continue popularitythere more new-generation types showing up Its interesting see different innovations Terry Luckenbachs Two-Meter ship features full-span flaperons foam wing covered 005 aluminum normally used lithography covered balsa Rick Schrameks Facctor kit Great Britain design question Dassel influence However wings foam obechi covering Aileron-equipped flying stab rudder canopy air brake takes care four RC channels Speaking faces land croissants burgundy brews songs about April comes photo seven women fliers same club build own models participate mixed competitionno separate categories Paris ladies have flying few seasons now least has won contest involving 50 fliers can cook too Minamoa belongs Dave Watson San Diego Nine years ago just days before leaving Continued page 128 NORTHERN CALIFORNIAS LARGESTN DISCOUNT HOBBY SHOPI I - well FUEL New high film strength lubricant N increased power engine life Highest quality ingredients II II II II II II II II II II 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Peon Street Mini-Glue Tips Stray-Tray Tee Bar Mini-Saw egundo CA 90245 Ruff-Stuff & Jewel Stripes OVER 50 CONSECUTIVE STARTS WITHOUT RECHARGING September 1982 125 INTRODUCING THE NISTARTER TM PAT PENT1G new completely revolutionary Co power glow pluc planes helicopters Stand. uo 703 435-5805 DeCO coorpact lightweight 21 o tO o Sg * Special coated surface fuel water resistant Carries starter 12v battery power pacol transoritter & has hocks fur cuiliug glow plug & starter curds lst,tOl Saninry cc.r mini Afuwicuw fulding legs 4 Both lid sides upon access unbreakable tiny organicor inside 1 DaCa Product Inc ONLY 17995 44 codels rein 1010 recairs Iyng Fasulage cradles all1 insi cc widurIr relencoyc GET ORGANIZE Dl s tel 01 4 sturdy Ides holds comprehensivetsr fine instruments fordyearsutynurfonoee8 nil wagoatnes small craft & aircraft design 4 MAG FILES $495 catalog return Box 1534 Southold NYP0 BOX 388-K 7ufaLertlnes inc 11971 516 765-19602DOVER NH 03820 Elmira NY back gang put annual bash drew over 100 fliers Harris Hill got lead full-scale Minanioa owned Reverend Groom out Phoenix Back several us interested old Scale subjects rumor Minamoa existed somewhere USA SSA listed Phoenix call made Reverend Groom told own story about bird freighted over Hindenburg owned Richard DuPont Reverend Groom back Thirties pushed line boy over Harris HilL DuPont killed experimental glider accident during war sometime thereafter Reverend Groom sought out Minamoa bought asked could come see told given away Asked could still seen anywhere told prob ably would have go Elmira donated SSA museum Harris Hill So couple days later Neil Liptak spent afternoon notebook camera tape measure dusty basement hangar famous hilL Doc Hall Glenview II cut wide swath Scale back Seventies saw material Neil compiled sald hed start building immediately did After bird framed out sat longest time project given up other priorities Eventually sold last year Dave Watson rebuilt part finished nine years after first phone call made Minamoa joined gulls off Torrey Pines Dave promises pictures later wanted share different kind modeling story now Good lift Dan Prus 131 E Pennington Lii Plainfield IL 60544 RC Scale/Wiscers Continued page 37 seem complex expensive solution problem actually quite simple model railroad industry has abundant supply gears various sizes shapes ratios obtainable through hobby dealers Precision Scale Co gearboxes molded plastic material 11 ratio helical gears 11 ratio in-line bevel gears can mounted directly needle require no other support also available 11 21 ratio skewed bevel gears tiny gears less Vt-in dia meter will fit smallest space supported kept alignment molded cross can fitted needle flexible shaft extension soldered short length 3/32-in OD brass tube pressed hub driving gear nylon tube guides shaft rear engine cowl tube supported aluminum bracket Solder 2-56 nut shaft end use nut driver adjust needle valve nut driver readily engages nut engine running nut can hidden within cowl rear opening needle will probably require some dressing down diameter 3/32-in OD brass tube can soldered over bevel gear press fit over tube Bevel gear sets come complete necessary bushings assembly Both foregoing methods needle valve adjustment give unlimited rotational traveL Most Scale modelers familiar engine adjustment requirements will recognize large changes needle setting arent neces sary What really needed occasional tweak needle compensate change weather fueL Some engines HP comes mind have large-diameter knurled barrel pressed onto needle act detent pair flat springs provide tension against movement nylon steering arm set screw intended nose wheel can clamped barreL pushrod clevis extend arm rear cowl rod can reached needle-nose plier pushpull action can provide about 900 needle rotation cases plenty Du Bro steering arms include handy swivel clamp pushrod N LW PONYBLIMPIl-ft 31DM COITROUED IOU USIA AINSEIP PRACTICAL SIZE can Lift 28 Oa Use Standard Radios 3 4 channel Requirne 80 cabin Ft Hellan Holmes Anailabis Welding Sopply Shops FWU CONTROL Modern Thrsnt-Aerodynandc control Forward Hover Backward Elevation Tare Ballast Hollow Release COMPLETE KIT Forwed PlasSo Diecot Balsa Plywood Part Moanting Hardware $24900 Woe Plags 5witcben Book Eaplain ing Bliwp Operatioo Detailed Rena Photas Cosopletaly Fabri cated vinyl Heliaw Envelope Electric Motors Radio Battering NOW YOU CAN FLY YOUR OWNNot Incladed ELECTRIC POWERED BLIMPCOMPLETE CATALOG $100 DIaDrrjasjmaeaePO BOX 2498 -MA LA MESA CALIF 92041 W5IfW7ffUUIGPHONE 714 489-8875 714 442-4838 AIR OEf 161 4 E SE5a KITS V4 SCALE SEMI KIT13900 V4 SCALE COMPLETE KITn 19900 1/3 SCALE SEMI KIT16900 1/3 SCALE COMPLETE KIT.n22900 PLEASE ADD $750 FOR SHIPPING 1/If ZCALE SPAN 80 WEIGHT 201 ENGINE QUADRA 1/3 SCAIE M4 106- WEIGHT 281 ENGINE QuADRA SENI KiTS CONTAIN SAND SAWED AND SANDED PONMENS FIREWALL WING RIBS WING TIPS RUDDER AND STAB OUThIN FULL SIZE PLANG CLUECON5 ALL THE ABOVE PARTS ALL PSTRIP WOOD NOWARE SEND *1 00 FOR OUR cuPIEE CATALOG PHONE 1519 599-2121 128 Model Aviation model m MODEL IPORT TOTE lIocleIHo MST See Dealer firstl 14573 Grover IUet Oseaho flebfob 68144