HEL COPTERS 4 AS WRITE report RC Helicopters MAC Show think great machines available hobbyist just very far model Helicopters have evolved 1-3 years existence time wasnt long ago took lot tinkering get chopper air high-quality proven mechanics available today average modeler has real chance success Model Crafts Show held year beautiful Long Beach CA year held April 24-25 last several years have enjoyed excellent flight demonstration area gorgeous spring weather year got weather flying severely cut back due new construction convention center Helicopters would have little no air show Because landing takeoff capabilities Helicop ter demonstrations could literally did take place sidewalk surrounding lagoon Try fixed-wing model People fascinated model Helicopters always seem flock demonstra tions take place during show year between 1500 2000 people viewed flying Judging number people crowding around booths asking ques tions lot new races will soon joining us flying field lot new products shown yearwith no less 10 companies showing Helicopter and/or Helicopter accessories following summary what sawin alpha betical order Airtronics booth saw new fivechannel Unlimited Series radio Helicopters has number good features Watch summer American RC Helicopters showed well known Mantis both fixed-pitch Hiller collective-pitch Bell-Hiller configurations John Simone showed new Hughes 500 fiberglass shell Mantis should available read Curtis Crocker Lowell Draper John Simone handled flying demonstra tions hands Mantis very good performer California Model Imports showed KKK line Scale Sport Helicopters Bob Hamil ton flew both Hughes 300 Stunt Homer outdoor demonstrations Circus Hobbies Las Vegas Marty Barry Ron Gilman showing Kalt line Scale Aerobatic/sport Helicopters Kalt new country should noted well established Japanese firm has producing RC Helicopters very beginning will remember Mike Mas won 1981 Nationals flying Kalt Baron Speaking Baron available several configura tionsincluding Baron 20 whichas far know smallest machine featuring collec tive-pitch Bell-Hiller rotor controls Baron 20 said fully aerobatic OS Max 25 FSR quite engineering accomplish ment Kalt line features some finest machined parts have ever seen model Helicopter swash-plate looked like some thing Nikon camera talking Marty Barry about Kalt models handed parts price list amazed see such reasonable prices Circus also showed JR Unlimited Apollo series Helicopter radios JR Unlimited could ultimate Helicopter radio system dont know anyone can take advantage functions has offer reporter flew Baron 50 exhibited excellent stability hovering flight yet smooth capable aggressive aerobatics Condor Hobbies has taken over well estab lished Kavan line showed popular Jet Ranger Alouette II kits DC Labsthe fiberglass shell peoplehad several shells available disguise favorite aerobatic mechanics 60-size machines have Bell 222 beautiful new Hughes 500 wish gotten name fellow machined five-blade rotor head display model super DC Labs also makes smaller Hughes 500 40-size mechanics Futaba Glen Toma explaining sophis ticated J-Series Helicopter system new 5 GH-Sport Helicopter system featuring tail rotor mixing functions Futaba also markets Helicopter gyro systems Gorham Model Products always seems have something new year plenty GMP Competitor now ready both the~ Shorty 40 Professional 50-60 versions GMP has several Cricket modifica tions including custom gold rotor head carry ing bag floats seat Hughes 300 conver sion kit Hughes 300 will also available separately GMP getting electronics para phernalia miniature yaw-rate gyro torque compensator GMP imports Hirobo Scale Helicopters showed latest large Bell 47G Robert John Gorham flew Crickets Competitors flight demon strations Miniature Aircraft Supply showed Schluter line fine Helicopters Schluter has two new machines 1982 40-size Miniboy new Scale Aerospatiale AS 355 Walt Schoonard also showed rest well established Heli-boy line Miniature Aircraft Supply will hosting Schluter Cup competitions around country 1982 write details Hobby Shack showed Hirobo Falcon line sport Helicopters Richard Keppell handling flying chores point Id like make few observa tions differences various machines once great difference flight per formance machine another Now RC model choppers have evolved point fly welt fact Helicopters very much like radio systems good Some have differentperhaps desirablefea 30 Model Aviation Larry Jolly Consumer/industry shows provide opportunity modelers display workmanship maybe take homes trophy MAC Show l4elicopterwinnerwasthe Hirobo Bell HU-1 right Hirobo LAMA center Don Lodges scratch-buIlt Lockheed Cheyenne right Glen Toma Futaba displays two com panys sophisticated radio systems Helicop ters company also has gyro systems design THE C tures modem Helicopters perform goals As look what Helicoptermanufacturers have offer sobering fact machine limiting factor Less 30% Helicopter pilots country can push simplest machines its design limits Perhaps 1983 will year Helicopter pilot further information products pro duct availability write manufacturer interest Airtronics 12160 Woodruff Ave Downey CA 90241 American RC Helicopters 635-11 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd San Marcos CA 92069 California Model Imports PO Box 1695 Garden Grove CA 92642 Circus Hobbies 3132 S Highland Dr Las Vegas NV 89109 SHOW Condor Hobbies 17835 Sky Park Cir Suite F Irvine CA 92714 DC Labs 207 SW 41st St Renton WA 98055 Futaba 555 W Victoria Compton CA 90220 Gorham Model Products 23961 Craftsman Rd Calabasas CA 91302 Hobby Shack 18480 BandalierCir Fountain Valley CA 92708 Miniature Aircraft Supply 2594 N Orange Blossom Trail Orlando FL 32804 August 1982 31 aliguene urn IL aflu jes nanger avan models now distributed Condor Hobbies Addresses suppliers 8t end text Walt Schoonard Miniature Aircraft Supply displays Schiuter Bell 206 Jet Ranger New Aerospatiale Twin-Star Bell 222 also view John Gorham holds Cricket Hughes 300 conversion GMP Competitorcan seen left Lots othergoodies GMP Dave Sandra Robertson California Model Imports wir ute uvr Hughes300c Bob Hamilton made flight demonstration models Mantis Hughes 500 fuselage held up uy Jonn ommune American RC Helicopters Its 40 size collective pitch Bell- Hiller head Marty Barry Circus Hobbies displays JR Apollo 5-ch Heli-Radio Kalt Baron 20 has collective pitch Bell-Hiller head
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/08
Page Numbers: 30, 31
HEL COPTERS 4 AS WRITE report RC Helicopters MAC Show think great machines available hobbyist just very far model Helicopters have evolved 1-3 years existence time wasnt long ago took lot tinkering get chopper air high-quality proven mechanics available today average modeler has real chance success Model Crafts Show held year beautiful Long Beach CA year held April 24-25 last several years have enjoyed excellent flight demonstration area gorgeous spring weather year got weather flying severely cut back due new construction convention center Helicopters would have little no air show Because landing takeoff capabilities Helicop ter demonstrations could literally did take place sidewalk surrounding lagoon Try fixed-wing model People fascinated model Helicopters always seem flock demonstra tions take place during show year between 1500 2000 people viewed flying Judging number people crowding around booths asking ques tions lot new races will soon joining us flying field lot new products shown yearwith no less 10 companies showing Helicopter and/or Helicopter accessories following summary what sawin alpha betical order Airtronics booth saw new fivechannel Unlimited Series radio Helicopters has number good features Watch summer American RC Helicopters showed well known Mantis both fixed-pitch Hiller collective-pitch Bell-Hiller configurations John Simone showed new Hughes 500 fiberglass shell Mantis should available read Curtis Crocker Lowell Draper John Simone handled flying demonstra tions hands Mantis very good performer California Model Imports showed KKK line Scale Sport Helicopters Bob Hamil ton flew both Hughes 300 Stunt Homer outdoor demonstrations Circus Hobbies Las Vegas Marty Barry Ron Gilman showing Kalt line Scale Aerobatic/sport Helicopters Kalt new country should noted well established Japanese firm has producing RC Helicopters very beginning will remember Mike Mas won 1981 Nationals flying Kalt Baron Speaking Baron available several configura tionsincluding Baron 20 whichas far know smallest machine featuring collec tive-pitch Bell-Hiller rotor controls Baron 20 said fully aerobatic OS Max 25 FSR quite engineering accomplish ment Kalt line features some finest machined parts have ever seen model Helicopter swash-plate looked like some thing Nikon camera talking Marty Barry about Kalt models handed parts price list amazed see such reasonable prices Circus also showed JR Unlimited Apollo series Helicopter radios JR Unlimited could ultimate Helicopter radio system dont know anyone can take advantage functions has offer reporter flew Baron 50 exhibited excellent stability hovering flight yet smooth capable aggressive aerobatics Condor Hobbies has taken over well estab lished Kavan line showed popular Jet Ranger Alouette II kits DC Labsthe fiberglass shell peoplehad several shells available disguise favorite aerobatic mechanics 60-size machines have Bell 222 beautiful new Hughes 500 wish gotten name fellow machined five-blade rotor head display model super DC Labs also makes smaller Hughes 500 40-size mechanics Futaba Glen Toma explaining sophis ticated J-Series Helicopter system new 5 GH-Sport Helicopter system featuring tail rotor mixing functions Futaba also markets Helicopter gyro systems Gorham Model Products always seems have something new year plenty GMP Competitor now ready both the~ Shorty 40 Professional 50-60 versions GMP has several Cricket modifica tions including custom gold rotor head carry ing bag floats seat Hughes 300 conver sion kit Hughes 300 will also available separately GMP getting electronics para phernalia miniature yaw-rate gyro torque compensator GMP imports Hirobo Scale Helicopters showed latest large Bell 47G Robert John Gorham flew Crickets Competitors flight demon strations Miniature Aircraft Supply showed Schluter line fine Helicopters Schluter has two new machines 1982 40-size Miniboy new Scale Aerospatiale AS 355 Walt Schoonard also showed rest well established Heli-boy line Miniature Aircraft Supply will hosting Schluter Cup competitions around country 1982 write details Hobby Shack showed Hirobo Falcon line sport Helicopters Richard Keppell handling flying chores point Id like make few observa tions differences various machines once great difference flight per formance machine another Now RC model choppers have evolved point fly welt fact Helicopters very much like radio systems good Some have differentperhaps desirablefea 30 Model Aviation Larry Jolly Consumer/industry shows provide opportunity modelers display workmanship maybe take homes trophy MAC Show l4elicopterwinnerwasthe Hirobo Bell HU-1 right Hirobo LAMA center Don Lodges scratch-buIlt Lockheed Cheyenne right Glen Toma Futaba displays two com panys sophisticated radio systems Helicop ters company also has gyro systems design THE C tures modem Helicopters perform goals As look what Helicoptermanufacturers have offer sobering fact machine limiting factor Less 30% Helicopter pilots country can push simplest machines its design limits Perhaps 1983 will year Helicopter pilot further information products pro duct availability write manufacturer interest Airtronics 12160 Woodruff Ave Downey CA 90241 American RC Helicopters 635-11 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd San Marcos CA 92069 California Model Imports PO Box 1695 Garden Grove CA 92642 Circus Hobbies 3132 S Highland Dr Las Vegas NV 89109 SHOW Condor Hobbies 17835 Sky Park Cir Suite F Irvine CA 92714 DC Labs 207 SW 41st St Renton WA 98055 Futaba 555 W Victoria Compton CA 90220 Gorham Model Products 23961 Craftsman Rd Calabasas CA 91302 Hobby Shack 18480 BandalierCir Fountain Valley CA 92708 Miniature Aircraft Supply 2594 N Orange Blossom Trail Orlando FL 32804 August 1982 31 aliguene urn IL aflu jes nanger avan models now distributed Condor Hobbies Addresses suppliers 8t end text Walt Schoonard Miniature Aircraft Supply displays Schiuter Bell 206 Jet Ranger New Aerospatiale Twin-Star Bell 222 also view John Gorham holds Cricket Hughes 300 conversion GMP Competitorcan seen left Lots othergoodies GMP Dave Sandra Robertson California Model Imports wir ute uvr Hughes300c Bob Hamilton made flight demonstration models Mantis Hughes 500 fuselage held up uy Jonn ommune American RC Helicopters Its 40 size collective pitch Bell- Hiller head Marty Barry Circus Hobbies displays JR Apollo 5-ch Heli-Radio Kalt Baron 20 has collective pitch Bell-Hiller head