TIMING MODEL S WITH RADAR RC Fan-jet contests need measure actual model speed Most meets use radarbut accurate safe use author presents long-needed improvement Dan Bott Tripod-mounted radar gun allows posi tioning far side runway prevent fliers diving flight line Giant display board allows spectators officials up 1000 feet away clearly view speeds captured radar numbers 12 tall color fluorescent green flat-black background DUCTED RUNWAY MODEL DAOL FLIGHT LINE FLIGHT/PILOT 5TATION5 hand-held radar gun forces pilot dive gun order get best speed reading Note angle formed gun model large enough affect reading RADAR GUNS have nothing moreThey things someone can use expensive toy modelerspoint model airplane shout Out DUCTEfl FAN MODEL 5j ENCLOSURE TO PROTECT RADAR EOUlPtENTp RADAR GUN ON TRIPOD GIANT DISPLR BOARD IN PROTECTIVE ENCLOSURE J6ALE RUNWAY loon- DEADLINE __ FLIGHELINE__ FLIGHT/PILOT STATIONS Radar gun mounted tripod can time aircraft accurately safe position angle between gun model appropriate pilot forced fly level pro duce accurate reading Display board allows spectators see results right away 70 Model Aviation Tracer radar gun utilizes microprocessor control rapid acquisition quick update data needed small fast-moving non-metallic targets SuooTIffs STAR Legendary T-33 USAF NAVY Jet Trainer Its Big Its Beautiful Its Scale Its popular T-Bird size can SEE prefabrication like youve NEVER SEEN PERFORMANCE QUALITY youve come expect leader model jet technology BIG 80 wing tanks le 6 channel operation Thoroughly Flight Tested Viojett/BVM Power Kit Price $795 Pack $4 See Viojett Dealer BOB VIOLETT MODELS INC 1373 Citrus Road er Springs FL 32708 407 365-5869 407 365-4727 NEW RADAR TECHNOLOGY CREATES OPPORTUNITY FOR JET COMPETITION CLASSES SLATED February 22-23 1992 Phoenix Arizona Great Frontier Jet Shootout event centered around new radar technology will safely accurately measure speed performance RC Jet airplanes Aircraft designated various classes based engine sizes aircraft styles Precision Scale Standoff Scale Sport categories speed Unfortunately practice sometimes causes pilot make unsafe dives towards flight line effort get best angle toward hand-held radar gun produce fastest possible reading fact practice has become popular occurrence Jet rallies Fan Flys around country practice has also drawn growing criticism more concerned about safety aspect aircraft timing Since model RC Jets noted speed spectator appeal lure clocking continues Jet Pilots Organization JPO came up unique system clock speed Jets doesnt require diving unsafely Also fan dcsigns segi typetractor pusher classes twin-engine aircraft plans PAl class event being formed potential unofficial event AMA Nationals event since currently th book competition comir formed group Jet ci operating under name 01 Enthusiasts Timing Associati Rules event became January 1992 include classes event centers flight line system involves two switching positions 600 feet apart measure time interval takes plane fly between plane can fly parallel runway away flight line weak link JPO systemthe operators system requires two individuals end flight line follow plane through traps 200 mph Jet plane travels approximately 300 feet per second other switch operator slight bit early late say 25 second speed can vary about 12-1/2 % higher lower Thats nearly 25 mph example recent Arizona Jet Rally Mesa Continued page 158 March 1992 71 Tracer radar guns digital liquid crys tal display uses 1A power earlierversion guns thus allowing hours continuous use smaller batteries giant display has its own battery external power source extended use Five feet A-in flat rubber strip FAL tan sheet 18 x 24-in colored Japanese tissue Two Sig 1 A-in light plastic wheels Twelve small plastic head pins 1/16 x 1 x 2-in plywood sheet Four #8 pins #8 rubberbands tube Sig balsa cement 4-oz bottle Sig Lite-Coat clear dope 7-in Sig Hi-Torque plastic prop nose piece Safety/Berman Continued page 12 Oh maybe sport balsa band aid couple skin patches some undercover BALSA USA EM Byplane2150 J-3Cub /4 scale wfengine23 00 Phueton 90 wcheeks26 50 EarnA & EUSrUB Aeronca Champ 1/4scale2300 Cessna 310 Twin2500 Citabria /4 scale2300 Mr Mulliganwfblisters 3300 P-51 Full lengthw/detail3700 CAN BOLDuIRS KITS Super Chipmunk2300 J-3 Cub1400 Electric Glider750 Ultimate 10-3002800 Wheelpanta17 00 Y EON MIELS Space Walker /4 scale20 00 Bucker Jungmeister scale35 00 BOLAT PUIES Decathlon 401800 Electric Cub wiengine1200 Super Aeromaster1700 Telutar 401500 MCMI AIIPUE EWS Ryan STA /4 Scale23 00 Wheelpants tairing pair28 00 Ultra Hots1900 PICA Cessna 182 /5 scale2300 T28B 1/5 scale2700 Spittire scale1800 mildew Just what secret Its simple embarrassing Simply pull floppy disc marked Common Sense out tool flight box insert shoulder-top computerhabitually us knows best what right tight light balsa birds pre-flight preparation just serious enough appreciation Murphy scenario Somehow us got IZ 91 flying season perhaps luck design about resolving 92 become honest about truly letting safety come first way John Preston felt about please pass unusual safety-related experiences editor rest us just might learn valuable lesson SI Citabria 1500 J-3 Cub /4 scale w/engine . 2300 Kadet SR 1300 Seniurita1000 Smith Minihiplane 1500 SCALE PIIIS AM P110105 Fly Baby scale2300 Monucuspe liOS Fwhlsters2300 Taylorcraft 1/4 scale2600 Wacs YMF-5 hlioters2900 WI TECHnICAL SERVICES PUNS Fukker DVII lung 2700 J-3 Cub wlengine /3 scale . 3200 Monocoupe 90A scale 3000 Wheelpants tairings 3800 Piper Tn-Pacer PA22 scale 2800 Spud XIII Cl 2800 WOuLD EMIl MUlL TEd Cap 21 40 size 1600 Robin Hood 80 1900 Robin Hood 99 2300 ALL DUES KITS ACE Seamaster Pod 2800 CONCEPT Fleet Biplane Ie scale 1000 HENRY HAFFKE Black Baron . 1300 Jeep 1300 Pea Shooter 1300 MIDWEST Super Hots 1350 SUREFLITE P-40 1700 ILASS STER INC Hundreds cowls radial cowls & wheelpants Strong lightweight one-piece construction Exact duplicate manufacturers 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technology Tracer sports radar gun takes computer technology step beyond other radar gun history using microprocessors control high-quality back-lit liquid crystal readout signal processing Tracers performance Conrinued page 162 158 Model Aviation lying way meant . thats beauty Control Line Planes want experience flying way meant -- way American pioneers like Charles Lindbergh flew airplane Control-Line Planes BRODAK DISTRIBUTING COMPANY INC has worlds largest selection control-line planes equipment including hard-to-find classics Li Write today catalogue $300 catalogue charge refundable first order $20 Li guarantee prices complete No hidden charges Li pay shipping ship immediately Brodaks Li 100 Park Avenue Li Carmichaels PA 15320 HUTAI Super Chipmunk 40 EZ 2000 Stinuon 5R8-5R9 wlblioters . 2200 SHOP TASK Original Home Machine Shop Designed LiSA Shoptask AERIAL MODEL AIRCRAFT PRODUCTS AMAP cutter bow $17900 2 13 965-9504I AMAP power supply$4900 Anodized available Add$1000 Fuselage 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readout above 200 mph revealed giant display board Test sequence Three internal circuits testedtime base verification counter verification segment illumination verification Error indicators Indicator radio frequency interference low voltage indicator voltage falls below 108 VDC retest indicator internal test failure Fast Last Mode Displays highest speed three digits large-digit left side displays current last speed three smaller digits right side One-tenth mph mode Uses three large digits whole numbers smaller digit tenths Past radar technology modelers noticed need planes get close-in aim directly gun order get adequate readings Most modelers exposure WILLIAMS ACCESSORIES BROTHERS 4 PILOTS STANDARD TSMAN RACING TAR VINTAGE TH CONTOUR BALLOON EN AGE 4 ENGINES PRATT & WHITNEY HT HONE IARTS T & WHITNEY HONE WRIGHT E w GUNS SPANDAU EELIUM experience radar guns has come refurbished and/or modified police radar guns different applications radar gun will times stock radar gun will perform acceptably Some popular applications may require gun modifications radiocontrolled model planes boats fast baseballsanything fact speeds over 150 mphas well rapidlyaccelerating vehicles Only few new sport radar guns may able handle applications stock form refurbished models set up clock types targets Essentially refurbished guns police radar guns traded local police departments types guns designed clock passenger carsbig metal targets usually dont travel very fast accelerate extremely quickly Getting police radar gun clock model planes generally requires modifying guns target acquisition time speed updating Often sensitivity gun higher speeds will decrease due filtering designed reduce chances radar gun will give erroneous readings type circuitry can changed some guns order maintain sensitivity extremely high speeds modified way applications used past have Continued page 164 162 Model Aviation iiWrebIIl RIC Idle-Bar Glow Plugs Long Short $209 Only Also. 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radar timing creates understated speeds reading taken straight instead angle direction object being clocked angular effect reduced happens naturally longrange capability gun less range would understate speed because angular effect greater long-range capability Tracer solves much problem picking out target farther out thus reducing degree angle radar gun target prove significant drop Ive taken readings fast mode 150 mph approximately three- five-degree angle panned 45-degree angle seen speed drop 120 mph problem has caused some pilots keep aiming gun operator flight line until becomes unsafe though new technology allows rapid acquisition much longer ranges modified earlier versions pilots will still feel compelled get little extra edge continue aim fame other words problem still exists obvious remedy assure safety best possible accuracy put radar 52 Page 1991 CATALOGUE 00 add 2 50 $2 pp/i St Class free ad requested 1st order $300$2001to$450C add $375 $4501 toHobb Horn $7000 add $425 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competition RC Jets getting efficient faster year thats fact Speed doubt drawing cards jets driving forces behind jet enthusiast Speed also what interests spectator Some hobby think need speed unhealthy should held check 1950s street racing gave hot rodders bad image looked being unsafe passing fancy Today have National Hot Rod Association Championship Drag Racing multi-million-dollar business very popular spectator sport us have need speed recognition accomplishment putting together Regardless whether Pattern flier Scale flier Jet jock method measurement must center around fairness consistency safety As far measuring speed goes appears have new tool satisfy gaping hole oaring/Blakeslee Continued page 75 molding techniques offer customers highest quality best performing competition sailplane possibly can Result sum formula opinion perfect blend compromises Saturns ultra strong airframe thrill launch Its HQ 25/9 airfoil stable wing plan design arc exciting fly responding lightest lift 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TIMING MODEL S WITH RADAR RC Fan-jet contests need measure actual model speed Most meets use radarbut accurate safe use author presents long-needed improvement Dan Bott Tripod-mounted radar gun allows posi tioning far side runway prevent fliers diving flight line Giant display board allows spectators officials up 1000 feet away clearly view speeds captured radar numbers 12 tall color fluorescent green flat-black background DUCTED RUNWAY MODEL DAOL FLIGHT LINE FLIGHT/PILOT 5TATION5 hand-held radar gun forces pilot dive gun order get best speed reading Note angle formed gun model large enough affect reading RADAR GUNS have nothing moreThey things someone can use expensive toy modelerspoint model airplane shout Out DUCTEfl FAN MODEL 5j ENCLOSURE TO PROTECT RADAR EOUlPtENTp RADAR GUN ON TRIPOD GIANT DISPLR BOARD IN PROTECTIVE ENCLOSURE J6ALE RUNWAY loon- DEADLINE __ FLIGHELINE__ FLIGHT/PILOT STATIONS Radar gun mounted tripod can time aircraft accurately safe position angle between gun model appropriate pilot forced fly level pro duce accurate reading Display board allows spectators see results right away 70 Model Aviation Tracer radar gun utilizes microprocessor control rapid acquisition quick update data needed small fast-moving non-metallic targets SuooTIffs STAR Legendary T-33 USAF NAVY Jet Trainer Its Big Its Beautiful Its Scale Its popular T-Bird size can SEE prefabrication like youve NEVER SEEN PERFORMANCE QUALITY youve come expect leader model jet technology BIG 80 wing tanks le 6 channel operation Thoroughly Flight Tested Viojett/BVM Power Kit Price $795 Pack $4 See Viojett Dealer BOB VIOLETT MODELS INC 1373 Citrus Road er Springs FL 32708 407 365-5869 407 365-4727 NEW RADAR TECHNOLOGY CREATES OPPORTUNITY FOR JET COMPETITION CLASSES SLATED February 22-23 1992 Phoenix Arizona Great Frontier Jet Shootout event centered around new radar technology will safely accurately measure speed performance RC Jet airplanes Aircraft designated various classes based engine sizes aircraft styles Precision Scale Standoff Scale Sport categories speed Unfortunately practice sometimes causes pilot make unsafe dives towards flight line effort get best angle toward hand-held radar gun produce fastest possible reading fact practice has become popular occurrence Jet rallies Fan Flys around country practice has also drawn growing criticism more concerned about safety aspect aircraft timing Since model RC Jets noted speed spectator appeal lure clocking continues Jet Pilots Organization JPO came up unique system clock speed Jets doesnt require diving unsafely Also fan dcsigns segi typetractor pusher classes twin-engine aircraft plans PAl class event being formed potential unofficial event AMA Nationals event since currently th book competition comir formed group Jet ci operating under name 01 Enthusiasts Timing Associati Rules event became January 1992 include classes event centers flight line system involves two switching positions 600 feet apart measure time interval takes plane fly between plane can fly parallel runway away flight line weak link JPO systemthe operators system requires two individuals end flight line follow plane through traps 200 mph Jet plane travels approximately 300 feet per second other switch operator slight bit early late say 25 second speed can vary about 12-1/2 % higher lower Thats nearly 25 mph example recent Arizona Jet Rally Mesa Continued page 158 March 1992 71 Tracer radar guns digital liquid crys tal display uses 1A power earlierversion guns thus allowing hours continuous use smaller batteries giant display has its own battery external power source extended use Five feet A-in flat rubber strip FAL tan sheet 18 x 24-in colored Japanese tissue Two Sig 1 A-in light plastic wheels Twelve small plastic head pins 1/16 x 1 x 2-in plywood sheet Four #8 pins #8 rubberbands tube Sig balsa cement 4-oz bottle Sig Lite-Coat clear dope 7-in Sig Hi-Torque plastic prop nose piece Safety/Berman Continued page 12 Oh maybe sport balsa band aid couple skin patches some undercover BALSA USA EM Byplane2150 J-3Cub /4 scale wfengine23 00 Phueton 90 wcheeks26 50 EarnA & EUSrUB Aeronca Champ 1/4scale2300 Cessna 310 Twin2500 Citabria /4 scale2300 Mr Mulliganwfblisters 3300 P-51 Full lengthw/detail3700 CAN BOLDuIRS KITS Super Chipmunk2300 J-3 Cub1400 Electric Glider750 Ultimate 10-3002800 Wheelpanta17 00 Y EON MIELS Space Walker /4 scale20 00 Bucker Jungmeister scale35 00 BOLAT PUIES Decathlon 401800 Electric Cub wiengine1200 Super Aeromaster1700 Telutar 401500 MCMI AIIPUE EWS Ryan STA /4 Scale23 00 Wheelpants tairing pair28 00 Ultra Hots1900 PICA Cessna 182 /5 scale2300 T28B 1/5 scale2700 Spittire scale1800 mildew Just what secret Its simple embarrassing Simply pull floppy disc marked Common Sense out tool flight box insert shoulder-top computerhabitually us knows best what right tight light balsa birds pre-flight preparation just serious enough appreciation Murphy scenario Somehow us got IZ 91 flying season perhaps luck design about resolving 92 become honest about truly letting safety come first way John Preston felt about please pass unusual safety-related experiences editor rest us just might learn valuable lesson SI Citabria 1500 J-3 Cub /4 scale w/engine . 2300 Kadet SR 1300 Seniurita1000 Smith Minihiplane 1500 SCALE PIIIS AM P110105 Fly Baby scale2300 Monucuspe liOS Fwhlsters2300 Taylorcraft 1/4 scale2600 Wacs YMF-5 hlioters2900 WI TECHnICAL SERVICES PUNS Fukker DVII lung 2700 J-3 Cub wlengine /3 scale . 3200 Monocoupe 90A scale 3000 Wheelpants tairings 3800 Piper Tn-Pacer PA22 scale 2800 Spud XIII Cl 2800 WOuLD EMIl MUlL TEd Cap 21 40 size 1600 Robin Hood 80 1900 Robin Hood 99 2300 ALL DUES KITS ACE Seamaster Pod 2800 CONCEPT Fleet Biplane Ie scale 1000 HENRY HAFFKE Black Baron . 1300 Jeep 1300 Pea Shooter 1300 MIDWEST Super Hots 1350 SUREFLITE P-40 1700 ILASS STER INC Hundreds cowls radial cowls & wheelpants Strong lightweight one-piece construction Exact duplicate manufacturers original Send $100 catalog Dept MA Rt 1 Box 530 Goodview VA 24095 Phone orders information call 703 890-6017 9 am-6 pm EDT DUETED FAN5 REPLACE PIPE PRESSURE WITH FITOT POh/EF FAN HOUSING MOUNTED PICKUP FOR TANK PRESSURE N LESS DRAG N EASY HOOKUP PSI fr_ AIR FLOW FULL SIZE $800 CASH OR MO USHER ENTERPRISES INC 1017 SE FRONTAGE RD BOX 511 NORTH PLAINS OR 97133 gratis Thanks Timing Models/Bott Continued page 71 November 1991 JPO clocks use top speed winner event Steve Korney Hurricane Cobra first attempt JPO clocks got him 218 mph second attempt ran 165 mph standing about 15 feet back flight line hand-holding Decatur Electronics Tracer radar gun especially designed radio-controlled models picked up Cobra about 1000 feet away 186 mph first pass 189 mph second event promotor elected use speeds radar gun versus official clocks event since speeds consistent Participants event promoters amazed could pick up planes speeds far away such accuracy consistency Tracer answer done lies latest technology Tracer sports radar gun takes computer technology step beyond other radar gun history using microprocessors control high-quality back-lit liquid crystal readout signal processing Tracers performance Conrinued page 162 158 Model Aviation lying way meant . thats beauty Control Line Planes want experience flying way meant -- way American pioneers like Charles Lindbergh flew airplane Control-Line Planes BRODAK DISTRIBUTING COMPANY INC has worlds largest selection control-line planes equipment including hard-to-find classics Li Write today catalogue $300 catalogue charge refundable first order $20 Li guarantee prices complete No hidden charges Li pay shipping ship immediately Brodaks Li 100 Park Avenue Li Carmichaels PA 15320 HUTAI Super Chipmunk 40 EZ 2000 Stinuon 5R8-5R9 wlblioters . 2200 SHOP TASK Original Home Machine Shop Designed LiSA Shoptask AERIAL MODEL AIRCRAFT PRODUCTS AMAP cutter bow $17900 2 13 965-9504I AMAP power supply$4900 Anodized available Add$1000 Fuselage $6000 Iij\ Length 49 h 2hZ ight2h/2Wing Cutter Three-piece tsise 1 tail V tail also sell cut cores available airfoils MH42 MH43 MH62 MH64 7003 RG15 RGI4A Foam cores $5000Bow SizesFull Money-Back 30C 30 S355Guarantee 50 S45 FLAIR-SLOPE 11/SPORT ELECTRIC Complete 560 00 Length 43 h 3 hi 340 & 60 Size Motor Recomnnded Slip-on Nose Cone riiselage made wiih EZ Lem EpoXy Blue Foam 2 lb Density 24 X 96 X 2 $29 00 Aerospace Composite lroducis Will cut shipping 12 X 48 please specify Bob RatzlaIf 1641 South Elismere Ave Los Angles CA 90019 ASW 171/4 Scale 4 M Basic Kit $28500 Thermal Phase Hand Launch 60 E 387 $5000 Timing Models/Bott Continued page 158 features unmatched Performance specifications Tracer include System Accuracy 1- 01 mph Target Acquisition Time 002 seconds Target Update Speed 50 times per second Range 6-199 mph Readout Specifications readout display back-lit liquid crystal display six-digit capacity LCD readout goes 199 mph speeds over 200 mph read out last two digits Full readout above 200 mph revealed giant display board Test sequence Three internal circuits testedtime base verification counter verification segment illumination verification Error indicators Indicator radio frequency interference low voltage indicator voltage falls below 108 VDC retest indicator internal test failure Fast Last Mode Displays highest speed three digits large-digit left side displays current last speed three smaller digits right side One-tenth mph mode Uses three large digits whole numbers smaller digit tenths Past radar technology modelers noticed need planes get close-in aim directly gun order get adequate readings Most modelers exposure WILLIAMS ACCESSORIES BROTHERS 4 PILOTS STANDARD TSMAN RACING TAR VINTAGE TH CONTOUR BALLOON EN AGE 4 ENGINES PRATT & WHITNEY HT HONE IARTS T & WHITNEY HONE WRIGHT E w GUNS SPANDAU EELIUM experience radar guns has come refurbished and/or modified police radar guns different applications radar gun will times stock radar gun will perform acceptably Some popular applications may require gun modifications radiocontrolled model planes boats fast baseballsanything fact speeds over 150 mphas well rapidlyaccelerating vehicles Only few new sport radar guns may able handle applications stock form refurbished models set up clock types targets Essentially refurbished guns police radar guns traded local police departments types guns designed clock passenger carsbig metal targets usually dont travel very fast accelerate extremely quickly Getting police radar gun clock model planes generally requires modifying guns target acquisition time speed updating Often sensitivity gun higher speeds will decrease due filtering designed reduce chances radar gun will give erroneous readings type circuitry can changed some guns order maintain sensitivity extremely high speeds modified way applications used past have Continued page 164 162 Model Aviation iiWrebIIl RIC Idle-Bar Glow Plugs Long Short $209 Only Also. 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radar timing creates understated speeds reading taken straight instead angle direction object being clocked angular effect reduced happens naturally longrange capability gun less range would understate speed because angular effect greater long-range capability Tracer solves much problem picking out target farther out thus reducing degree angle radar gun target prove significant drop Ive taken readings fast mode 150 mph approximately three- five-degree angle panned 45-degree angle seen speed drop 120 mph problem has caused some pilots keep aiming gun operator flight line until becomes unsafe though new technology allows rapid acquisition much longer ranges modified earlier versions pilots will still feel compelled get little extra edge continue aim fame other words problem still exists obvious remedy assure safety best possible accuracy put radar 52 Page 1991 CATALOGUE 00 add 2 50 $2 pp/i St Class free ad requested 1st order $300$2001to$450C add $375 $4501 toHobb Horn $7000 add $425 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TIMING MODEL S WITH RADAR RC Fan-jet contests need measure actual model speed Most meets use radarbut accurate safe use author presents long-needed improvement Dan Bott Tripod-mounted radar gun allows posi tioning far side runway prevent fliers diving flight line Giant display board allows spectators officials up 1000 feet away clearly view speeds captured radar numbers 12 tall color fluorescent green flat-black background DUCTED RUNWAY MODEL DAOL FLIGHT LINE FLIGHT/PILOT 5TATION5 hand-held radar gun forces pilot dive gun order get best speed reading Note angle formed gun model large enough affect reading RADAR GUNS have nothing moreThey things someone can use expensive toy modelerspoint model airplane shout Out DUCTEfl FAN MODEL 5j ENCLOSURE TO PROTECT RADAR EOUlPtENTp RADAR GUN ON TRIPOD GIANT DISPLR BOARD IN PROTECTIVE ENCLOSURE J6ALE RUNWAY loon- DEADLINE __ FLIGHELINE__ FLIGHT/PILOT STATIONS Radar gun mounted tripod can time aircraft accurately safe position angle between gun model appropriate pilot forced fly level pro duce accurate reading Display board allows spectators see results right away 70 Model Aviation Tracer radar gun utilizes microprocessor control rapid acquisition quick update data needed small fast-moving non-metallic targets SuooTIffs STAR Legendary T-33 USAF NAVY Jet Trainer Its Big Its Beautiful Its Scale Its popular T-Bird size can SEE prefabrication like youve NEVER SEEN PERFORMANCE QUALITY youve come expect leader model jet technology BIG 80 wing tanks le 6 channel operation Thoroughly Flight Tested Viojett/BVM Power Kit Price $795 Pack $4 See Viojett Dealer BOB VIOLETT MODELS INC 1373 Citrus Road er Springs FL 32708 407 365-5869 407 365-4727 NEW RADAR TECHNOLOGY CREATES OPPORTUNITY FOR JET COMPETITION CLASSES SLATED February 22-23 1992 Phoenix Arizona Great Frontier Jet Shootout event centered around new radar technology will safely accurately measure speed performance RC Jet airplanes Aircraft designated various classes based engine sizes aircraft styles Precision Scale Standoff Scale Sport categories speed Unfortunately practice sometimes causes pilot make unsafe dives towards flight line effort get best angle toward hand-held radar gun produce fastest possible reading fact practice has become popular occurrence Jet rallies Fan Flys around country practice has also drawn growing criticism more concerned about safety aspect aircraft timing Since model RC Jets noted speed spectator appeal lure clocking continues Jet Pilots Organization JPO came up unique system clock speed Jets doesnt require diving unsafely Also fan dcsigns segi typetractor pusher classes twin-engine aircraft plans PAl class event being formed potential unofficial event AMA Nationals event since currently th book competition comir formed group Jet ci operating under name 01 Enthusiasts Timing Associati Rules event became January 1992 include classes event centers flight line system involves two switching positions 600 feet apart measure time interval takes plane fly between plane can fly parallel runway away flight line weak link JPO systemthe operators system requires two individuals end flight line follow plane through traps 200 mph Jet plane travels approximately 300 feet per second other switch operator slight bit early late say 25 second speed can vary about 12-1/2 % higher lower Thats nearly 25 mph example recent Arizona Jet Rally Mesa Continued page 158 March 1992 71 Tracer radar guns digital liquid crys tal display uses 1A power earlierversion guns thus allowing hours continuous use smaller batteries giant display has its own battery external power source extended use Five feet A-in flat rubber strip FAL tan sheet 18 x 24-in colored Japanese tissue Two Sig 1 A-in light plastic wheels Twelve small plastic head pins 1/16 x 1 x 2-in plywood sheet Four #8 pins #8 rubberbands tube Sig balsa cement 4-oz bottle Sig Lite-Coat clear dope 7-in Sig Hi-Torque plastic prop nose piece Safety/Berman Continued page 12 Oh maybe sport balsa band aid couple skin patches some undercover BALSA USA EM Byplane2150 J-3Cub /4 scale wfengine23 00 Phueton 90 wcheeks26 50 EarnA & EUSrUB Aeronca Champ 1/4scale2300 Cessna 310 Twin2500 Citabria /4 scale2300 Mr Mulliganwfblisters 3300 P-51 Full lengthw/detail3700 CAN BOLDuIRS KITS Super Chipmunk2300 J-3 Cub1400 Electric Glider750 Ultimate 10-3002800 Wheelpanta17 00 Y EON MIELS Space Walker /4 scale20 00 Bucker Jungmeister scale35 00 BOLAT PUIES Decathlon 401800 Electric Cub wiengine1200 Super Aeromaster1700 Telutar 401500 MCMI AIIPUE EWS Ryan STA /4 Scale23 00 Wheelpants tairing pair28 00 Ultra Hots1900 PICA Cessna 182 /5 scale2300 T28B 1/5 scale2700 Spittire scale1800 mildew Just what secret Its simple embarrassing Simply pull floppy disc marked Common Sense out tool flight box insert shoulder-top computerhabitually us knows best what right tight light balsa birds pre-flight preparation just serious enough appreciation Murphy scenario Somehow us got IZ 91 flying season perhaps luck design about resolving 92 become honest about truly letting safety come first way John Preston felt about please pass unusual safety-related experiences editor rest us just might learn valuable lesson SI Citabria 1500 J-3 Cub /4 scale w/engine . 2300 Kadet SR 1300 Seniurita1000 Smith Minihiplane 1500 SCALE PIIIS AM P110105 Fly Baby scale2300 Monucuspe liOS Fwhlsters2300 Taylorcraft 1/4 scale2600 Wacs YMF-5 hlioters2900 WI TECHnICAL SERVICES PUNS Fukker DVII lung 2700 J-3 Cub wlengine /3 scale . 3200 Monocoupe 90A scale 3000 Wheelpants tairings 3800 Piper Tn-Pacer PA22 scale 2800 Spud XIII Cl 2800 WOuLD EMIl MUlL TEd Cap 21 40 size 1600 Robin Hood 80 1900 Robin Hood 99 2300 ALL DUES KITS ACE Seamaster Pod 2800 CONCEPT Fleet Biplane Ie scale 1000 HENRY HAFFKE Black Baron . 1300 Jeep 1300 Pea Shooter 1300 MIDWEST Super Hots 1350 SUREFLITE P-40 1700 ILASS STER INC Hundreds cowls radial cowls & wheelpants Strong lightweight one-piece construction Exact duplicate manufacturers original Send $100 catalog Dept MA Rt 1 Box 530 Goodview VA 24095 Phone orders information call 703 890-6017 9 am-6 pm EDT DUETED FAN5 REPLACE PIPE PRESSURE WITH FITOT POh/EF FAN HOUSING MOUNTED PICKUP FOR TANK PRESSURE N LESS DRAG N EASY HOOKUP PSI fr_ AIR FLOW FULL SIZE $800 CASH OR MO USHER ENTERPRISES INC 1017 SE FRONTAGE RD BOX 511 NORTH PLAINS OR 97133 gratis Thanks Timing Models/Bott Continued page 71 November 1991 JPO clocks use top speed winner event Steve Korney Hurricane Cobra first attempt JPO clocks got him 218 mph second attempt ran 165 mph standing about 15 feet back flight line hand-holding Decatur Electronics Tracer radar gun especially designed radio-controlled models picked up Cobra about 1000 feet away 186 mph first pass 189 mph second event promotor elected use speeds radar gun versus official clocks event since speeds consistent Participants event promoters amazed could pick up planes speeds far away such accuracy consistency Tracer answer done lies latest technology Tracer sports radar gun takes computer technology step beyond other radar gun history using microprocessors control high-quality back-lit liquid crystal readout signal processing Tracers performance Conrinued page 162 158 Model Aviation lying way meant . thats beauty Control Line Planes want experience flying way meant -- way American pioneers like Charles Lindbergh flew airplane Control-Line Planes BRODAK DISTRIBUTING COMPANY INC has worlds largest selection control-line planes equipment including hard-to-find classics Li Write today catalogue $300 catalogue charge refundable first order $20 Li guarantee prices complete No hidden charges Li pay shipping ship immediately Brodaks Li 100 Park Avenue Li Carmichaels PA 15320 HUTAI Super Chipmunk 40 EZ 2000 Stinuon 5R8-5R9 wlblioters . 2200 SHOP TASK Original Home Machine Shop Designed LiSA Shoptask AERIAL MODEL AIRCRAFT PRODUCTS AMAP cutter bow $17900 2 13 965-9504I AMAP power supply$4900 Anodized available Add$1000 Fuselage $6000 Iij\ Length 49 h 2hZ ight2h/2Wing Cutter Three-piece tsise 1 tail V tail also sell cut cores available airfoils MH42 MH43 MH62 MH64 7003 RG15 RGI4A Foam cores $5000Bow SizesFull Money-Back 30C 30 S355Guarantee 50 S45 FLAIR-SLOPE 11/SPORT ELECTRIC Complete 560 00 Length 43 h 3 hi 340 & 60 Size Motor Recomnnded Slip-on Nose Cone riiselage made wiih EZ Lem EpoXy Blue Foam 2 lb Density 24 X 96 X 2 $29 00 Aerospace Composite lroducis Will cut shipping 12 X 48 please specify Bob RatzlaIf 1641 South Elismere Ave Los Angles CA 90019 ASW 171/4 Scale 4 M Basic Kit $28500 Thermal Phase Hand Launch 60 E 387 $5000 Timing Models/Bott Continued page 158 features unmatched Performance specifications Tracer include System Accuracy 1- 01 mph Target Acquisition Time 002 seconds Target Update Speed 50 times per second Range 6-199 mph Readout Specifications readout display back-lit liquid crystal display six-digit capacity LCD readout goes 199 mph speeds over 200 mph read out last two digits Full readout above 200 mph revealed giant display board Test sequence Three internal circuits testedtime base verification counter verification segment illumination verification Error indicators Indicator radio frequency interference low voltage indicator voltage falls below 108 VDC retest indicator internal test failure Fast Last Mode Displays highest speed three digits large-digit left side displays current last speed three smaller digits right side One-tenth mph mode Uses three large digits whole numbers smaller digit tenths Past radar technology modelers noticed need planes get close-in aim directly gun order get adequate readings Most modelers exposure WILLIAMS ACCESSORIES BROTHERS 4 PILOTS STANDARD TSMAN RACING TAR VINTAGE TH CONTOUR BALLOON EN AGE 4 ENGINES PRATT & WHITNEY HT HONE IARTS T & WHITNEY HONE WRIGHT E w GUNS SPANDAU EELIUM experience radar guns has come refurbished and/or modified police radar guns different applications radar gun will times stock radar gun will perform acceptably Some popular applications may require gun modifications radiocontrolled model planes boats fast baseballsanything fact speeds over 150 mphas well rapidlyaccelerating vehicles Only few new sport radar guns may able handle applications stock form refurbished models set up clock types targets Essentially refurbished guns police radar guns traded local police departments types guns designed clock passenger carsbig metal targets usually dont travel very fast accelerate extremely quickly Getting police radar gun clock model planes generally requires modifying guns target acquisition time speed updating Often sensitivity gun higher speeds will decrease due filtering designed reduce chances radar gun will give erroneous readings type circuitry can changed some guns order maintain sensitivity extremely high speeds modified way applications used past have Continued page 164 162 Model Aviation iiWrebIIl RIC Idle-Bar Glow Plugs Long Short $209 Only Also. Traditional line non-idle bar Glow Plugs Six Types 3 Heat Ranges High Performance Glow Element Blow Proof Seal Only $169 Swanson Associates PO Box 151 e 1948 Wayne NJ 07470 SEND $3 FOR FULLY ILLUSTRATED CATALOG PAWNEE ST SAN MARCOS CALIFORNIA 92069 CANNON 1992 SUPERMICRO & NOVA RIC WORLDS SMALLEST R/C SYS TEAl 5- NOW AVAILABLE MADE New 910 Transmitter has servo reversing end IN point adjustments lIe-touch sticks optional A dual rate & mixer circuits Tx Gold S ticker meets new AMA specs AM units Narrow Band 20 KHz Su per-Micro Rx Super-Micro Servos Worlds smallest lightest both units available separately Hite Packs also available match AM Tx Full description Cannon Brochuie 4-C H 920R Rx 52 oz $8995 Super Micro CE-9C Servo 43 oz $4995 MICRO SYSTEM PRICES 72 MHZ 2 CH 237 OZ 3 CH 281 OZ 4 CH 325 OZ 5 CH 325 OZ MSM91O-22A$24495 MSM91O-33A$29145 MSM91O-d4A$33895 MSM91O-54A$34995 I Narrow-oanoeo urcrr-irjv TX DUAL RATES $1500 MIXER $3995 ano Charlies CLASSIC Systems both slightly larger lower cost GMARK 061 RIC ENGINES AND Please write newest brochuresSPARES IN STOCKI I K S & H systems $1075 Flite Packs $775 Rx Servos $575 Add IVIS4Sales Tax California 20% Deposit CODs Catalog $100 inI US $300 Foreign Cash Prices Shown Add 6% Charge CardsI I2828 Cochran St e 281 Simi valley Ca 93065FAX 8055279114805 581-5061I required targets fly much closer would considered safe prudent Accuracy Some guns have internal calibration dont tuning forks designed verify calibration radar gun fork stamped specific speed X K band radar gun should display fork placed front gun fork needs struck make ring vibrate same method police departments use check radar equipment would recommend getting tuning fork radar gun especially gun does have internal calibration check Tracer has internal calibration use tuning fork set 936 mph gun should maintain accuracy within 1- 01 mph have tested effects picking up plane angle same way parallax becomes problem close-up photography angular effect close-up radar timing creates understated speeds reading taken straight instead angle direction object being clocked angular effect reduced happens naturally longrange capability gun less range would understate speed because angular effect greater long-range capability Tracer solves much problem picking out target farther out thus reducing degree angle radar gun target prove significant drop Ive taken readings fast mode 150 mph approximately three- five-degree angle panned 45-degree angle seen speed drop 120 mph problem has caused some pilots keep aiming gun operator flight line until becomes unsafe though new technology allows rapid acquisition much longer ranges modified earlier versions pilots will still feel compelled get little extra edge continue aim fame other words problem still exists obvious remedy assure safety best possible accuracy put radar 52 Page 1991 CATALOGUE 00 add 2 50 $2 pp/i St Class free ad requested 1st order $300$2001to$450C add $375 $4501 toHobb Horn $7000 add $425 Over15173 MO1AN $7000 add $500STIAI Califadd600%tax Send BOX 2212 MO vIsNMC t# & Expi orwE5TMIN5TERCA 92684 Check tallow UP 30 893-B3llPhone days clearance 895-8629 FAX checksHours Mon-Fri 9AM 5PM gun directly front planes line safe flight other side runway away flight line again technology has come up answer Decatur Electronics Inc has invented Visimax giant display board matched Tracer RC modified gun yields new Tracer Display Board Systemthe best available because offers largest display board features both gun display other system market Tracer/Visimax display board has battery built right display board simple operation adapter AC power supply included extended Continued page 166 164 Model Aviation Hobby Horn hobby specialties MIDWAY MODEL CO Old Timer Kits R/G AND PP Hobby Horn discount prices MMC FULL KITS listed pull Kits include cut parts plan strip sheet wood wire window material Kits marked wire landing ear pre-bent 1936 Flying Ouaker 84$8799 1938 Powerfouso 5O$3596 1937 Lono 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TIMING MODEL S WITH RADAR RC Fan-jet contests need measure actual model speed Most meets use radarbut accurate safe use author presents long-needed improvement Dan Bott Tripod-mounted radar gun allows posi tioning far side runway prevent fliers diving flight line Giant display board allows spectators officials up 1000 feet away clearly view speeds captured radar numbers 12 tall color fluorescent green flat-black background DUCTED RUNWAY MODEL DAOL FLIGHT LINE FLIGHT/PILOT 5TATION5 hand-held radar gun forces pilot dive gun order get best speed reading Note angle formed gun model large enough affect reading RADAR GUNS have nothing moreThey things someone can use expensive toy modelerspoint model airplane shout Out DUCTEfl FAN MODEL 5j ENCLOSURE TO PROTECT RADAR EOUlPtENTp RADAR GUN ON TRIPOD GIANT DISPLR BOARD IN PROTECTIVE ENCLOSURE J6ALE RUNWAY loon- DEADLINE __ FLIGHELINE__ FLIGHT/PILOT STATIONS Radar gun mounted tripod can time aircraft accurately safe position angle between gun model appropriate pilot forced fly level pro duce accurate reading Display board allows spectators see results right away 70 Model Aviation Tracer radar gun utilizes microprocessor control rapid acquisition quick update data needed small fast-moving non-metallic targets SuooTIffs STAR Legendary T-33 USAF NAVY Jet Trainer Its Big Its Beautiful Its Scale Its popular T-Bird size can SEE prefabrication like youve NEVER SEEN PERFORMANCE QUALITY youve come expect leader model jet technology BIG 80 wing tanks le 6 channel operation Thoroughly Flight Tested Viojett/BVM Power Kit Price $795 Pack $4 See Viojett Dealer BOB VIOLETT MODELS INC 1373 Citrus Road er Springs FL 32708 407 365-5869 407 365-4727 NEW RADAR TECHNOLOGY CREATES OPPORTUNITY FOR JET COMPETITION CLASSES SLATED February 22-23 1992 Phoenix Arizona Great Frontier Jet Shootout event centered around new radar technology will safely accurately measure speed performance RC Jet airplanes Aircraft designated various classes based engine sizes aircraft styles Precision Scale Standoff Scale Sport categories speed Unfortunately practice sometimes causes pilot make unsafe dives towards flight line effort get best angle toward hand-held radar gun produce fastest possible reading fact practice has become popular occurrence Jet rallies Fan Flys around country practice has also drawn growing criticism more concerned about safety aspect aircraft timing Since model RC Jets noted speed spectator appeal lure clocking continues Jet Pilots Organization JPO came up unique system clock speed Jets doesnt require diving unsafely Also fan dcsigns segi typetractor pusher classes twin-engine aircraft plans PAl class event being formed potential unofficial event AMA Nationals event since currently th book competition comir formed group Jet ci operating under name 01 Enthusiasts Timing Associati Rules event became January 1992 include classes event centers flight line system involves two switching positions 600 feet apart measure time interval takes plane fly between plane can fly parallel runway away flight line weak link JPO systemthe operators system requires two individuals end flight line follow plane through traps 200 mph Jet plane travels approximately 300 feet per second other switch operator slight bit early late say 25 second speed can vary about 12-1/2 % higher lower Thats nearly 25 mph example recent Arizona Jet Rally Mesa Continued page 158 March 1992 71 Tracer radar guns digital liquid crys tal display uses 1A power earlierversion guns thus allowing hours continuous use smaller batteries giant display has its own battery external power source extended use Five feet A-in flat rubber strip FAL tan sheet 18 x 24-in colored Japanese tissue Two Sig 1 A-in light plastic wheels Twelve small plastic head pins 1/16 x 1 x 2-in plywood sheet Four #8 pins #8 rubberbands tube Sig balsa cement 4-oz bottle Sig Lite-Coat clear dope 7-in Sig Hi-Torque plastic prop nose piece Safety/Berman Continued page 12 Oh maybe 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readout above 200 mph revealed giant display board Test sequence Three internal circuits testedtime base verification counter verification segment illumination verification Error indicators Indicator radio frequency interference low voltage indicator voltage falls below 108 VDC retest indicator internal test failure Fast Last Mode Displays highest speed three digits large-digit left side displays current last speed three smaller digits right side One-tenth mph mode Uses three large digits whole numbers smaller digit tenths Past radar technology modelers noticed need planes get close-in aim directly gun order get adequate readings Most modelers exposure WILLIAMS ACCESSORIES BROTHERS 4 PILOTS STANDARD TSMAN RACING TAR VINTAGE TH CONTOUR BALLOON EN AGE 4 ENGINES PRATT & WHITNEY HT HONE IARTS T & WHITNEY HONE WRIGHT E w GUNS SPANDAU EELIUM experience radar guns has come refurbished and/or modified police radar guns different applications radar gun will times stock radar gun will perform acceptably Some popular applications may require gun modifications radiocontrolled model planes boats fast baseballsanything fact speeds over 150 mphas well rapidlyaccelerating vehicles Only few new sport radar guns may able handle applications stock form refurbished models set up clock types targets Essentially refurbished guns police radar guns traded local police departments types guns designed clock passenger carsbig metal targets usually dont travel very fast accelerate extremely quickly Getting police radar gun clock model planes generally requires modifying guns target acquisition time speed updating Often sensitivity gun higher speeds will decrease due filtering designed reduce chances radar gun will give erroneous readings type circuitry can changed some guns order maintain sensitivity extremely high speeds modified way applications used past have Continued page 164 162 Model Aviation iiWrebIIl RIC Idle-Bar Glow Plugs Long Short $209 Only Also. Traditional line non-idle bar Glow Plugs Six Types 3 Heat Ranges High Performance Glow Element Blow Proof Seal Only $169 Swanson Associates PO Box 151 e 1948 Wayne NJ 07470 SEND $3 FOR FULLY ILLUSTRATED CATALOG PAWNEE ST SAN MARCOS CALIFORNIA 92069 CANNON 1992 SUPERMICRO & NOVA RIC WORLDS SMALLEST R/C SYS TEAl 5- NOW AVAILABLE MADE New 910 Transmitter has servo reversing end IN point adjustments lIe-touch sticks optional A dual rate & mixer circuits Tx Gold S ticker meets new AMA specs AM units Narrow Band 20 KHz Su per-Micro Rx Super-Micro Servos Worlds smallest lightest both units available separately Hite Packs also available match AM Tx Full description Cannon Brochuie 4-C H 920R Rx 52 oz $8995 Super Micro CE-9C Servo 43 oz $4995 MICRO SYSTEM PRICES 72 MHZ 2 CH 237 OZ 3 CH 281 OZ 4 CH 325 OZ 5 CH 325 OZ MSM91O-22A$24495 MSM91O-33A$29145 MSM91O-d4A$33895 MSM91O-54A$34995 I Narrow-oanoeo urcrr-irjv TX DUAL RATES $1500 MIXER $3995 ano Charlies CLASSIC Systems both slightly larger lower cost GMARK 061 RIC ENGINES AND Please write newest brochuresSPARES IN STOCKI I K S & H systems $1075 Flite Packs $775 Rx Servos $575 Add IVIS4Sales Tax California 20% Deposit CODs Catalog $100 inI US $300 Foreign Cash Prices Shown Add 6% Charge CardsI I2828 Cochran St e 281 Simi valley Ca 93065FAX 8055279114805 581-5061I required targets fly much closer would considered safe prudent Accuracy Some guns have internal calibration dont tuning forks designed verify calibration radar gun fork stamped specific speed X K band radar gun should display fork placed front gun fork needs struck make ring vibrate same method police departments use check radar equipment would recommend getting tuning fork radar gun especially gun does have internal calibration check Tracer has internal calibration use tuning fork set 936 mph gun should maintain accuracy within 1- 01 mph have tested effects picking up plane angle same way parallax becomes problem close-up photography angular effect close-up radar timing creates understated speeds reading taken straight instead angle direction object being clocked angular effect reduced happens naturally longrange capability gun less range would understate speed because angular effect greater long-range capability Tracer solves much problem picking out target farther out thus reducing degree angle radar gun target prove significant drop Ive taken readings fast mode 150 mph approximately three- five-degree angle panned 45-degree angle seen speed drop 120 mph problem has caused some pilots keep aiming gun operator flight line until becomes unsafe though new technology allows rapid acquisition much longer ranges modified earlier versions pilots will still feel compelled get little extra edge continue aim fame other words problem still exists obvious remedy assure safety best possible accuracy put radar 52 Page 1991 CATALOGUE 00 add 2 50 $2 pp/i St Class free ad requested 1st order $300$2001to$450C add $375 $4501 toHobb Horn $7000 add $425 Over15173 MO1AN $7000 add $500STIAI Califadd600%tax Send BOX 2212 MO vIsNMC t# & Expi orwE5TMIN5TERCA 92684 Check tallow UP 30 893-B3llPhone days clearance 895-8629 FAX checksHours Mon-Fri 9AM 5PM gun directly front planes line safe flight other side runway away flight line again technology has come up answer Decatur Electronics Inc has invented Visimax giant display board matched Tracer RC modified gun yields new Tracer Display Board Systemthe best available because offers largest display board features both gun display other system market Tracer/Visimax display board has battery built right display board simple operation adapter AC power supply included extended Continued page 166 164 Model Aviation Hobby Horn hobby specialties MIDWAY MODEL CO Old Timer Kits R/G AND PP Hobby Horn discount prices MMC FULL KITS listed pull Kits include cut parts plan strip sheet wood wire window material Kits marked wire landing ear pre-bent 1936 Flying Ouaker 84$8799 1938 Powerfouso 5O$3596 1937 Lono Cabin 7&$4952 1939 F Sportsiersou3596 1937 Ousker Flash 874784 1940 Buzzard Bombshell 50 span kilu3596 1937 Air Chief 813778 1940 New Ruler 74 1939 Thermic 100 Glider 11007472 Sailplane--modifications shown orPJCl$8623 P & W MODEL SERVICE Old Timer kits FE R/C following discount p rice full kits full kits clude cut parts plan stick sheet wood wire windshield material 1935 Miss America 84$7556 1938 Buccaneer 84$6296 1937 Dallaire 105$7992 1938 Clipper Mk 172$5596 1938 Kloud King 63$4448 1938 Powerhouse 84$5624 1938 Record Breaker 96$7304 1938 Trenton Terror 72$4280 1939 Korda wake 44$2012 1939 Mercury 72$6128 1939 Zipper 54$5624 1940 Ran9cr 46$3355 1940 Sailplane 78$8900 1940 So Long 50$3188 1941 Brigidier 56$4279 1941 5uper Ousker 78$7640 1941 PlayboyJr 54$3272 1941 Playboy Sr 78$5372 1941 Brooklyn Dodner 58$4448 WHEN YOU FORGET\OUR UNITS REMEMBER RC System NICd BatterIes chargers need age Cycler-Chargrn $23995 Fits 48V Rx 96v Tx packsPlus $750 S&HeGelled Cell Others available write call Trickier 5Regular Model$4895 ForPlus IFor field kit small Plus $500 P&H Radioselectric boat batteriesSpecify 6 12 24V Heavy Duty Model$5895 spofl winch large boat andPius $600 P&H electric power charging batteriesSpecify 6 1 2V ProductsSASEterwiormatonP0 Box 221 CaRa 5-987-5924Decier nQu see iwcanton 57013 Cataloes Best Scale $500 Model Aircraft Plans Handbook 1990-91 $500 Scale Drawings Plans Handbook $500 RC -Model World Plans Coest Guide $500 Catalogs $400 ta 3 shipped together order BOB HOtM Kits Call 714 885-3959 Ntw 138 pg GERMAN PLAN S BOOKS $600 Other Catalogs Please add $200 Slopped Separately THE BEST IN SCALE Over 25 Years Service e Documen B oh Magaz ne Plans Winners Toledo-Master Internato & morevis MC A%rcraft Need wiB build RC KitWe build suppfr kit small giant scole will put bones you scratch build Let us rough dour wxt kit you! saIl 2165492393Rich Evans 1619 Buffalo Rd operation three mechanical numbers full 12 inches high colored day-gb green over flat black background visible nearly 1000 feet away great spectators now have ultimate system safe accurate speed measurement utilizing Tracer mounted fixed tripod can locate gun other side runway forcing speed runs take place away flight line removing pilots temptation dive its unsafe Speaking diving since radar cone 16 degrees gun can adjusted tripod aim parallel ground forces pilot enter cone plane has flattened out versus measuring speed dive Before no way read speed measured gun someones having stand harms way no longer necessary now giant display board available new W Lima 2 technology also requires less power equipment can left long periods time connected remote power packs gun costs about same complete ducted-fan airplane$l295 digital giant display board total system cost runs around $2495 Alternatively systems can rented about $200 per week systems available through Radar Sales Maple Grove Minnesota exclusive marketers Tracer system instrumental its creation Does everyone need have latest technology speed tracking answer lies what application going want measure approach landing speeds recreate scale speeds answer No Most standard systems will suffice want measure numerous speed runs performance tuning competition events utmost accuracy technology has finally caught up mission need speed Some ask really need technology really want measure speed Over past 10 years Jet rallies fan flys have become very popular allowing accomplished Jet jockeys show stuff exciting events flys has topspeed honors Weve heard incredible speeds 170 190 mph some almost unbelievable 220 mph runs part event has received attention reasons obvious SAVE YOUR FIELD SNUF-LER muffler low cost easy install lightweight sound reducing muffler no performance penalty II answer AMA muffler rule suggestions saving flying fields Meets AMA muffler rule suggestions 3 10 decIbels quieter stock muffler No power loss wflh possIble 300-500 RPM increase Improves engine Idle s better fuel economy Easily attached 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/03
Page Numbers: 72, 73, 160, 164, 166, 168, 169
TIMING MODEL S WITH RADAR RC Fan-jet contests need measure actual model speed Most meets use radarbut accurate safe use author presents long-needed improvement Dan Bott Tripod-mounted radar gun allows posi tioning far side runway prevent fliers diving flight line Giant display board allows spectators officials up 1000 feet away clearly view speeds captured radar numbers 12 tall color fluorescent green flat-black background DUCTED RUNWAY MODEL DAOL FLIGHT LINE FLIGHT/PILOT 5TATION5 hand-held radar gun forces pilot dive gun order get best speed reading Note angle formed gun model large enough affect reading RADAR GUNS have nothing moreThey things someone can use expensive toy modelerspoint model airplane shout Out DUCTEfl FAN MODEL 5j ENCLOSURE TO PROTECT RADAR EOUlPtENTp RADAR GUN ON TRIPOD GIANT DISPLR BOARD IN PROTECTIVE ENCLOSURE J6ALE RUNWAY loon- DEADLINE __ FLIGHELINE__ FLIGHT/PILOT STATIONS Radar gun mounted tripod can time aircraft accurately safe position angle between gun model appropriate pilot forced fly level pro duce accurate reading Display board allows spectators see results right away 70 Model Aviation Tracer radar gun utilizes microprocessor control rapid acquisition quick update data needed small fast-moving non-metallic targets SuooTIffs STAR Legendary T-33 USAF NAVY Jet Trainer Its Big Its Beautiful Its Scale Its popular T-Bird size can SEE prefabrication like youve NEVER SEEN PERFORMANCE QUALITY youve come expect leader model jet technology BIG 80 wing tanks le 6 channel operation Thoroughly Flight Tested Viojett/BVM Power Kit Price $795 Pack $4 See Viojett Dealer BOB VIOLETT MODELS INC 1373 Citrus Road er Springs FL 32708 407 365-5869 407 365-4727 NEW RADAR TECHNOLOGY CREATES OPPORTUNITY FOR JET COMPETITION CLASSES SLATED February 22-23 1992 Phoenix Arizona Great Frontier Jet Shootout event centered around new radar technology will safely accurately measure speed performance RC Jet airplanes Aircraft designated various classes based engine sizes aircraft styles Precision Scale Standoff Scale Sport categories speed Unfortunately practice sometimes causes pilot make unsafe dives towards flight line effort get best angle toward hand-held radar gun produce fastest possible reading fact practice has become popular occurrence Jet rallies Fan Flys around country practice has also drawn growing criticism more concerned about safety aspect aircraft timing Since model RC Jets noted speed spectator appeal lure clocking continues Jet Pilots Organization JPO came up unique system clock speed Jets doesnt require diving unsafely Also fan dcsigns segi typetractor pusher classes twin-engine aircraft plans PAl class event being formed potential unofficial event AMA Nationals event since currently th book competition comir formed group Jet ci operating under name 01 Enthusiasts Timing Associati Rules event became January 1992 include classes event centers flight line system involves two switching positions 600 feet apart measure time interval takes plane fly between plane can fly parallel runway away flight line weak link JPO systemthe operators system requires two individuals end flight line follow plane through traps 200 mph Jet plane travels approximately 300 feet per second other switch operator slight bit early late say 25 second speed can vary about 12-1/2 % higher lower Thats nearly 25 mph example recent Arizona Jet Rally Mesa Continued page 158 March 1992 71 Tracer radar guns digital liquid crys tal display uses 1A power earlierversion guns thus allowing hours continuous use smaller batteries giant display has its own battery external power source extended use Five feet A-in flat rubber strip FAL tan sheet 18 x 24-in colored Japanese tissue Two Sig 1 A-in light plastic wheels Twelve small plastic head pins 1/16 x 1 x 2-in plywood sheet Four #8 pins #8 rubberbands tube Sig balsa cement 4-oz bottle Sig Lite-Coat clear dope 7-in Sig Hi-Torque plastic prop nose piece Safety/Berman Continued page 12 Oh maybe 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readout above 200 mph revealed giant display board Test sequence Three internal circuits testedtime base verification counter verification segment illumination verification Error indicators Indicator radio frequency interference low voltage indicator voltage falls below 108 VDC retest indicator internal test failure Fast Last Mode Displays highest speed three digits large-digit left side displays current last speed three smaller digits right side One-tenth mph mode Uses three large digits whole numbers smaller digit tenths Past radar technology modelers noticed need planes get close-in aim directly gun order get adequate readings Most modelers exposure WILLIAMS ACCESSORIES BROTHERS 4 PILOTS STANDARD TSMAN RACING TAR VINTAGE TH CONTOUR BALLOON EN AGE 4 ENGINES PRATT & WHITNEY HT HONE IARTS T & WHITNEY HONE WRIGHT E w GUNS SPANDAU EELIUM experience radar guns has come refurbished and/or modified police radar guns different applications radar gun will times stock radar gun will perform acceptably Some popular applications may require gun modifications radiocontrolled model planes boats fast baseballsanything fact speeds over 150 mphas well rapidlyaccelerating vehicles Only few new sport radar guns may able handle applications stock form refurbished models set up clock types targets Essentially refurbished guns police radar guns traded local police departments types guns designed clock passenger carsbig metal targets usually dont travel very fast accelerate extremely quickly Getting police radar gun clock model planes generally requires modifying guns target acquisition time speed updating Often sensitivity gun higher speeds will decrease due filtering designed reduce chances radar gun will give erroneous readings type circuitry can changed some guns order maintain sensitivity extremely high speeds modified way applications used past have Continued page 164 162 Model Aviation iiWrebIIl RIC Idle-Bar Glow Plugs Long Short $209 Only Also. 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radar timing creates understated speeds reading taken straight instead angle direction object being clocked angular effect reduced happens naturally longrange capability gun less range would understate speed because angular effect greater long-range capability Tracer solves much problem picking out target farther out thus reducing degree angle radar gun target prove significant drop Ive taken readings fast mode 150 mph approximately three- five-degree angle panned 45-degree angle seen speed drop 120 mph problem has caused some pilots keep aiming gun operator flight line until becomes unsafe though new technology allows rapid acquisition much longer ranges modified earlier versions pilots will still feel compelled get little extra edge continue aim fame other words problem still exists obvious remedy assure safety best possible accuracy put radar 52 Page 1991 CATALOGUE 00 add 2 50 $2 pp/i St Class free ad requested 1st order $300$2001to$450C add $375 $4501 toHobb Horn $7000 add $425 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Cabin 7&$4952 1939 F Sportsiersou3596 1937 Ousker Flash 874784 1940 Buzzard Bombshell 50 span kilu3596 1937 Air Chief 813778 1940 New Ruler 74 1939 Thermic 100 Glider 11007472 Sailplane--modifications shown orPJCl$8623 P & W MODEL SERVICE Old Timer kits FE R/C following discount p rice full kits full kits clude cut parts plan stick sheet wood wire windshield material 1935 Miss America 84$7556 1938 Buccaneer 84$6296 1937 Dallaire 105$7992 1938 Clipper Mk 172$5596 1938 Kloud King 63$4448 1938 Powerhouse 84$5624 1938 Record Breaker 96$7304 1938 Trenton Terror 72$4280 1939 Korda wake 44$2012 1939 Mercury 72$6128 1939 Zipper 54$5624 1940 Ran9cr 46$3355 1940 Sailplane 78$8900 1940 So Long 50$3188 1941 Brigidier 56$4279 1941 5uper Ousker 78$7640 1941 PlayboyJr 54$3272 1941 Playboy Sr 78$5372 1941 Brooklyn Dodner 58$4448 WHEN YOU FORGET\OUR UNITS REMEMBER RC System NICd BatterIes chargers need age Cycler-Chargrn $23995 Fits 48V Rx 96v Tx packsPlus $750 S&HeGelled Cell Others available write call Trickier 5Regular Model$4895 ForPlus IFor field kit small Plus $500 P&H Radioselectric boat batteriesSpecify 6 12 24V Heavy Duty Model$5895 spofl winch large boat andPius $600 P&H electric power charging batteriesSpecify 6 1 2V ProductsSASEterwiormatonP0 Box 221 CaRa 5-987-5924Decier nQu see iwcanton 57013 Cataloes Best Scale $500 Model Aircraft Plans Handbook 1990-91 $500 Scale Drawings Plans Handbook $500 RC -Model World Plans Coest Guide $500 Catalogs $400 ta 3 shipped together order BOB HOtM Kits Call 714 885-3959 Ntw 138 pg GERMAN PLAN S BOOKS $600 Other Catalogs Please add $200 Slopped Separately THE BEST IN SCALE Over 25 Years Service e Documen B oh Magaz ne Plans Winners Toledo-Master Internato & morevis MC A%rcraft Need wiB build RC KitWe build suppfr kit small giant scole will put bones you scratch build Let us rough dour wxt kit you! saIl 2165492393Rich Evans 1619 Buffalo Rd operation three mechanical numbers full 12 inches high colored day-gb green over flat black background visible nearly 1000 feet away great spectators now have ultimate system safe accurate speed measurement utilizing Tracer mounted fixed tripod can locate gun other side runway forcing speed runs take place away flight line removing pilots temptation dive its unsafe Speaking diving since radar cone 16 degrees gun can adjusted tripod aim parallel ground forces pilot enter cone plane has flattened out versus measuring speed dive Before no way read speed measured gun someones having stand harms way no longer necessary now giant display board available new W Lima 2 technology also requires less power equipment can left long periods time connected remote power packs gun costs about same complete ducted-fan airplane$l295 digital giant display board total system cost runs around $2495 Alternatively systems can rented about $200 per week systems available through Radar Sales Maple Grove Minnesota exclusive marketers Tracer system instrumental its creation Does everyone need have latest technology speed tracking answer lies what application going want measure approach landing speeds recreate scale speeds answer No Most standard systems will suffice want measure numerous speed runs performance tuning competition events utmost accuracy technology has finally caught up mission need speed Some ask really need technology really want measure speed Over past 10 years Jet rallies fan flys have become very popular allowing accomplished Jet jockeys show stuff exciting events flys has topspeed honors Weve heard incredible speeds 170 190 mph some almost unbelievable 220 mph runs part event has received attention reasons obvious SAVE YOUR FIELD SNUF-LER muffler low cost easy install lightweight sound reducing muffler no performance penalty II answer AMA muffler rule suggestions saving flying fields Meets AMA muffler rule suggestions 3 10 decIbels quieter stock muffler No power loss wflh possIble 300-500 RPM increase Improves engine Idle s better fuel economy Easily attached 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YOUR RADIO 35-46 ENGINE AND PROP AT THE FIELD C COMPUTER DESIGNED & BUILT BY MIT AEROSPACE ENGINEERS IN CREDIBLE FLIGHT PERFORMANCF ANfl fli Al IT\ 2 0 0 VISA & MC Accepted Orders & Info 602-788-5209 Hi-G 2131 E Crocus Dr Phoenix AZ 85022 U manufacturers competing whos got best Jets fast exciting everyone has wants have Viper Cobra Starfire thus left out limelight get no recognition having good-performing combination past few years AMA has looked ways have Jets Nationals way would bring out just few Scale competition Chip Smith general manager AMA Nationals says public really finds Jets exciting loves watch dive down fly low fast Since Nationals centered around skill competition Jets noticeably scarce event opportunity exists put Jet competition drawing board As result new radar technology provides viable mechanism address safety issues all-Jet competition under review development unofficial event 1993 AMA Nationals multiple classes various types jets See accompanying story jet competition RC Jets getting efficient faster year thats fact Speed doubt drawing cards jets driving forces behind jet enthusiast Speed also what interests spectator Some hobby think need speed unhealthy should held check 1950s street racing gave hot rodders bad image looked being unsafe passing fancy Today have National Hot Rod Association Championship Drag Racing multi-million-dollar business very popular spectator sport us have need speed recognition accomplishment putting together Regardless whether Pattern flier Scale flier Jet jock method measurement must center around fairness consistency safety As far measuring speed goes appears have new tool satisfy gaping hole oaring/Blakeslee Continued page 75 molding techniques offer customers highest quality best performing competition sailplane possibly can Result sum formula opinion perfect blend compromises Saturns ultra strong airframe thrill launch Its HQ 25/9 airfoil stable wing plan design arc exciting fly responding lightest lift moving out across sky search lift Landings predictable slow stable Kit Saturn kit complete install wing rod tube locator pin tube fuselage ensure proper wing incidence prefit finish wing roots plywood perfect wingto-fuse fit hole drilled down through wing servo wires install molded glass rocker assembly fin ensure proper stabilizer alignment hardware needed finish Saturn included right down custom tow hook wing hinge tape stab rudder flying surfaces ready assemble fuselage right out box simply cut flaps SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT JEKYLL Wing Span 66Weigfht 80-85 Lbs Wing Area 770Engine 60 RIC City JEhIJI aIJuAiJaa AvantiJekyll 120 Conquest VILA1 Conquest 120Phoenix 8 CursorPhoenix 8/45 DesirePunch EU-lASkybolt EclipseSummit Ill Fresh AireSundowner Krier Krah Worlds Finest Fiberglass Products Typhoon Jekyll 6096 Railroad Ave #FVonex Suisun Ca 94585 707-428-3119 707-421 -2336 MASTERCARD/VISA ACCEPTED DESIRE Wing Span 66Weigfht as-go Lbs Wing Area 920Engine 1 20 CONQUEST VI Wing Span 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/03
Page Numbers: 72, 73, 160, 164, 166, 168, 169
TIMING MODEL S WITH RADAR RC Fan-jet contests need measure actual model speed Most meets use radarbut accurate safe use author presents long-needed improvement Dan Bott Tripod-mounted radar gun allows posi tioning far side runway prevent fliers diving flight line Giant display board allows spectators officials up 1000 feet away clearly view speeds captured radar numbers 12 tall color fluorescent green flat-black background DUCTED RUNWAY MODEL DAOL FLIGHT LINE FLIGHT/PILOT 5TATION5 hand-held radar gun forces pilot dive gun order get best speed reading Note angle formed gun model large enough affect reading RADAR GUNS have nothing moreThey things someone can use expensive toy modelerspoint model airplane shout Out DUCTEfl FAN MODEL 5j ENCLOSURE TO PROTECT RADAR EOUlPtENTp RADAR GUN ON TRIPOD GIANT DISPLR BOARD IN PROTECTIVE ENCLOSURE J6ALE RUNWAY loon- DEADLINE __ FLIGHELINE__ FLIGHT/PILOT STATIONS Radar gun mounted tripod can time aircraft accurately safe position angle between gun model appropriate pilot forced fly level pro duce accurate reading Display board allows spectators see results right away 70 Model Aviation Tracer radar gun utilizes microprocessor control rapid acquisition quick update data needed small fast-moving non-metallic targets SuooTIffs STAR Legendary T-33 USAF NAVY Jet Trainer Its Big Its Beautiful Its Scale Its popular T-Bird size can SEE prefabrication like youve NEVER SEEN PERFORMANCE QUALITY youve come expect leader model jet technology BIG 80 wing tanks le 6 channel operation Thoroughly Flight Tested Viojett/BVM Power Kit Price $795 Pack $4 See Viojett Dealer BOB VIOLETT MODELS INC 1373 Citrus Road er Springs FL 32708 407 365-5869 407 365-4727 NEW RADAR TECHNOLOGY CREATES OPPORTUNITY FOR JET COMPETITION CLASSES SLATED February 22-23 1992 Phoenix Arizona Great Frontier Jet Shootout event centered around new radar technology will safely accurately measure speed performance RC Jet airplanes Aircraft designated various classes based engine sizes aircraft styles Precision Scale Standoff Scale Sport categories speed Unfortunately practice sometimes causes pilot make unsafe dives towards flight line effort get best angle toward hand-held radar gun produce fastest possible reading fact practice has become popular occurrence Jet rallies Fan Flys around country practice has also drawn growing criticism more concerned about safety aspect aircraft timing Since model RC Jets noted speed spectator appeal lure clocking continues Jet Pilots Organization JPO came up unique system clock speed Jets doesnt require diving unsafely Also fan dcsigns segi typetractor pusher classes twin-engine aircraft plans PAl class event being formed potential unofficial event AMA Nationals event since currently th book competition comir formed group Jet ci operating under name 01 Enthusiasts Timing Associati Rules event became January 1992 include classes event centers flight line system involves two switching positions 600 feet apart measure time interval takes plane fly between plane can fly parallel runway away flight line weak link JPO systemthe operators system requires two individuals end flight line follow plane through traps 200 mph Jet plane travels approximately 300 feet per second other switch operator slight bit early late say 25 second speed can vary about 12-1/2 % higher lower Thats nearly 25 mph example recent Arizona Jet Rally Mesa Continued page 158 March 1992 71 Tracer radar guns digital liquid crys tal display uses 1A power earlierversion guns thus allowing hours continuous use smaller batteries giant display has its own battery external power source extended use Five feet A-in flat rubber strip FAL tan sheet 18 x 24-in colored Japanese tissue Two Sig 1 A-in light plastic wheels Twelve small plastic head pins 1/16 x 1 x 2-in plywood sheet Four #8 pins #8 rubberbands tube Sig balsa cement 4-oz bottle Sig Lite-Coat clear dope 7-in Sig Hi-Torque plastic prop nose piece Safety/Berman Continued page 12 Oh maybe sport balsa band aid couple skin patches some undercover BALSA USA EM Byplane2150 J-3Cub /4 scale wfengine23 00 Phueton 90 wcheeks26 50 EarnA & EUSrUB Aeronca Champ 1/4scale2300 Cessna 310 Twin2500 Citabria /4 scale2300 Mr Mulliganwfblisters 3300 P-51 Full lengthw/detail3700 CAN BOLDuIRS KITS Super Chipmunk2300 J-3 Cub1400 Electric Glider750 Ultimate 10-3002800 Wheelpanta17 00 Y EON MIELS Space Walker /4 scale20 00 Bucker Jungmeister scale35 00 BOLAT PUIES Decathlon 401800 Electric Cub wiengine1200 Super Aeromaster1700 Telutar 401500 MCMI AIIPUE EWS Ryan STA /4 Scale23 00 Wheelpants tairing pair28 00 Ultra Hots1900 PICA Cessna 182 /5 scale2300 T28B 1/5 scale2700 Spittire scale1800 mildew Just what secret Its simple embarrassing Simply pull floppy disc marked Common Sense out tool flight box insert shoulder-top computerhabitually us knows best what right tight light balsa birds pre-flight preparation just serious enough appreciation Murphy scenario Somehow us got IZ 91 flying season perhaps luck design about resolving 92 become honest about truly letting safety come first way John Preston felt about please pass unusual safety-related experiences editor rest us just might learn valuable lesson SI Citabria 1500 J-3 Cub /4 scale w/engine . 2300 Kadet SR 1300 Seniurita1000 Smith Minihiplane 1500 SCALE PIIIS AM P110105 Fly Baby scale2300 Monucuspe liOS Fwhlsters2300 Taylorcraft 1/4 scale2600 Wacs YMF-5 hlioters2900 WI TECHnICAL SERVICES PUNS Fukker DVII lung 2700 J-3 Cub wlengine /3 scale . 3200 Monocoupe 90A scale 3000 Wheelpants tairings 3800 Piper Tn-Pacer PA22 scale 2800 Spud XIII Cl 2800 WOuLD EMIl MUlL TEd Cap 21 40 size 1600 Robin Hood 80 1900 Robin Hood 99 2300 ALL DUES KITS ACE Seamaster Pod 2800 CONCEPT Fleet Biplane Ie scale 1000 HENRY HAFFKE Black Baron . 1300 Jeep 1300 Pea Shooter 1300 MIDWEST Super Hots 1350 SUREFLITE P-40 1700 ILASS STER INC Hundreds cowls radial cowls & wheelpants Strong lightweight one-piece construction Exact duplicate manufacturers 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readout above 200 mph revealed giant display board Test sequence Three internal circuits testedtime base verification counter verification segment illumination verification Error indicators Indicator radio frequency interference low voltage indicator voltage falls below 108 VDC retest indicator internal test failure Fast Last Mode Displays highest speed three digits large-digit left side displays current last speed three smaller digits right side One-tenth mph mode Uses three large digits whole numbers smaller digit tenths Past radar technology modelers noticed need planes get close-in aim directly gun order get adequate readings Most modelers exposure WILLIAMS ACCESSORIES BROTHERS 4 PILOTS STANDARD TSMAN RACING TAR VINTAGE TH CONTOUR BALLOON EN AGE 4 ENGINES PRATT & WHITNEY HT HONE IARTS T & WHITNEY HONE WRIGHT E w GUNS SPANDAU EELIUM experience radar guns has come refurbished and/or modified police radar guns different applications radar gun will times stock radar gun will perform acceptably Some popular applications may require gun modifications radiocontrolled model planes boats fast baseballsanything fact speeds over 150 mphas well rapidlyaccelerating vehicles Only few new sport radar guns may able handle applications stock form refurbished models set up clock types targets Essentially refurbished guns police radar guns traded local police departments types guns designed clock passenger carsbig metal targets usually dont travel very fast accelerate extremely quickly Getting police radar gun clock model planes generally requires modifying guns target acquisition time speed updating Often sensitivity gun higher speeds will decrease due filtering designed reduce chances radar gun will give erroneous readings type circuitry can changed some guns order maintain sensitivity extremely high speeds modified way applications used past have Continued page 164 162 Model Aviation iiWrebIIl RIC Idle-Bar Glow Plugs Long Short $209 Only Also. 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radar timing creates understated speeds reading taken straight instead angle direction object being clocked angular effect reduced happens naturally longrange capability gun less range would understate speed because angular effect greater long-range capability Tracer solves much problem picking out target farther out thus reducing degree angle radar gun target prove significant drop Ive taken readings fast mode 150 mph approximately three- five-degree angle panned 45-degree angle seen speed drop 120 mph problem has caused some pilots keep aiming gun operator flight line until becomes unsafe though new technology allows rapid acquisition much longer ranges modified earlier versions pilots will still feel compelled get little extra edge continue aim fame other words problem still exists obvious remedy assure safety best possible accuracy put radar 52 Page 1991 CATALOGUE 00 add 2 50 $2 pp/i St Class free ad requested 1st order $300$2001to$450C add $375 $4501 toHobb Horn $7000 add $425 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YOUR RADIO 35-46 ENGINE AND PROP AT THE FIELD C COMPUTER DESIGNED & BUILT BY MIT AEROSPACE ENGINEERS IN CREDIBLE FLIGHT PERFORMANCF ANfl fli Al IT\ 2 0 0 VISA & MC Accepted Orders & Info 602-788-5209 Hi-G 2131 E Crocus Dr Phoenix AZ 85022 U manufacturers competing whos got best Jets fast exciting everyone has wants have Viper Cobra Starfire thus left out limelight get no recognition having good-performing combination past few years AMA has looked ways have Jets Nationals way would bring out just few Scale competition Chip Smith general manager AMA Nationals says public really finds Jets exciting loves watch dive down fly low fast Since Nationals centered around skill competition Jets noticeably scarce event opportunity exists put Jet competition drawing board As result new radar technology provides viable mechanism address safety issues all-Jet competition under review development unofficial event 1993 AMA Nationals multiple classes various types jets See accompanying story jet competition RC Jets getting efficient faster year thats fact Speed doubt drawing cards jets driving forces behind jet enthusiast Speed also what interests spectator Some hobby think need speed unhealthy should held check 1950s street racing gave hot rodders bad image looked being unsafe passing fancy Today have National Hot Rod Association Championship Drag Racing multi-million-dollar business very popular spectator sport us have need speed recognition accomplishment putting together Regardless whether Pattern flier Scale flier Jet jock method measurement must center around fairness consistency safety As far measuring speed goes appears have new tool satisfy gaping hole oaring/Blakeslee Continued page 75 molding techniques offer customers highest quality best performing competition sailplane possibly can Result sum formula opinion perfect blend compromises Saturns ultra strong airframe thrill launch Its HQ 25/9 airfoil stable wing plan design arc exciting fly responding lightest lift moving out across sky search lift Landings predictable slow stable Kit Saturn kit complete install wing rod tube locator pin tube fuselage ensure proper wing incidence prefit finish wing roots plywood perfect wingto-fuse fit hole drilled down through wing servo wires install molded glass rocker assembly fin ensure proper stabilizer alignment hardware needed finish Saturn included right down custom tow hook wing hinge tape stab rudder flying surfaces ready assemble fuselage right out box simply cut flaps SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT JEKYLL Wing Span 66Weigfht 80-85 Lbs Wing Area 770Engine 60 RIC City JEhIJI aIJuAiJaa AvantiJekyll 120 Conquest VILA1 Conquest 120Phoenix 8 CursorPhoenix 8/45 DesirePunch EU-lASkybolt EclipseSummit Ill Fresh AireSundowner Krier Krah Worlds Finest Fiberglass Products Typhoon Jekyll 6096 Railroad Ave #FVonex Suisun Ca 94585 707-428-3119 707-421 -2336 MASTERCARD/VISA ACCEPTED DESIRE Wing Span 66Weigfht as-go Lbs Wing Area 920Engine 1 20 CONQUEST VI Wing Span 66Weigfht 8085 Lbs Wing Area 840Engine 60 TYPHOON Wing Span 73Weigfht 85-95 Lbs Wing Area 1000/900 Engine 120 SKYBOLT Wing Span T/77 8/66Weigtht 20-25 Lbs Wing Area 1625Engine QUADRA March 1992 167 0 4 4 n 0 I z 0 4 RE-ASSEMBLED AND INSTALLED HAYES MOUNT NOSEGEAR 8 OZ HAYES TANK SULUVAN SKYUTE WHEELS SULUVAN PUSHRODS CONTROL HORNS GAPLESS HINGES ALL AROUND Wingspan 47Area 460 sq Assembly Time 6 hrs ma Lenght 42Weight 475-500 lb
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/03
Page Numbers: 72, 73, 160, 164, 166, 168, 169
TIMING MODEL S WITH RADAR RC Fan-jet contests need measure actual model speed Most meets use radarbut accurate safe use author presents long-needed improvement Dan Bott Tripod-mounted radar gun allows posi tioning far side runway prevent fliers diving flight line Giant display board allows spectators officials up 1000 feet away clearly view speeds captured radar numbers 12 tall color fluorescent green flat-black background DUCTED RUNWAY MODEL DAOL FLIGHT LINE FLIGHT/PILOT 5TATION5 hand-held radar gun forces pilot dive gun order get best speed reading Note angle formed gun model large enough affect reading RADAR GUNS have nothing moreThey things someone can use expensive toy modelerspoint model airplane shout Out DUCTEfl FAN MODEL 5j ENCLOSURE TO PROTECT RADAR EOUlPtENTp RADAR GUN ON TRIPOD GIANT DISPLR BOARD IN PROTECTIVE ENCLOSURE J6ALE RUNWAY loon- DEADLINE __ FLIGHELINE__ FLIGHT/PILOT STATIONS Radar gun mounted tripod can time aircraft accurately safe position angle between gun model appropriate pilot forced fly level pro duce accurate reading Display board allows spectators see results right away 70 Model Aviation Tracer radar gun utilizes microprocessor control rapid acquisition quick update data needed small fast-moving non-metallic targets SuooTIffs STAR Legendary T-33 USAF NAVY Jet Trainer Its Big Its Beautiful Its Scale Its popular T-Bird size can SEE prefabrication like youve NEVER SEEN PERFORMANCE QUALITY youve come expect leader model jet technology BIG 80 wing tanks le 6 channel operation Thoroughly Flight Tested Viojett/BVM Power Kit Price $795 Pack $4 See Viojett Dealer BOB VIOLETT MODELS INC 1373 Citrus Road er Springs FL 32708 407 365-5869 407 365-4727 NEW RADAR TECHNOLOGY CREATES OPPORTUNITY FOR JET COMPETITION CLASSES SLATED February 22-23 1992 Phoenix Arizona Great Frontier Jet Shootout event centered around new radar technology will safely accurately measure speed performance RC Jet airplanes Aircraft designated various classes based engine sizes aircraft styles Precision Scale Standoff Scale Sport categories speed Unfortunately practice sometimes causes pilot make unsafe dives towards flight line effort get best angle toward hand-held radar gun produce fastest possible reading fact practice has become popular occurrence Jet rallies Fan Flys around country practice has also drawn growing criticism more concerned about safety aspect aircraft timing Since model RC Jets noted speed spectator appeal lure clocking continues Jet Pilots Organization JPO came up unique system clock speed Jets doesnt require diving unsafely Also fan dcsigns segi typetractor pusher classes twin-engine aircraft plans PAl class event being formed potential unofficial event AMA Nationals event since currently th book competition comir formed group Jet ci operating under name 01 Enthusiasts Timing Associati Rules event became January 1992 include classes event centers flight line system involves two switching positions 600 feet apart measure time interval takes plane fly between plane can fly parallel runway away flight line weak link JPO systemthe operators system requires two individuals end flight line follow plane through traps 200 mph Jet plane travels approximately 300 feet per second other switch operator slight bit early late say 25 second speed can vary about 12-1/2 % higher lower Thats nearly 25 mph example recent Arizona Jet Rally Mesa Continued page 158 March 1992 71 Tracer radar guns digital liquid crys tal display uses 1A power earlierversion guns thus allowing hours continuous use smaller batteries giant display has its own battery external power source extended use Five feet A-in flat rubber strip FAL tan sheet 18 x 24-in colored Japanese tissue Two Sig 1 A-in light plastic wheels Twelve small plastic head pins 1/16 x 1 x 2-in plywood sheet Four #8 pins #8 rubberbands tube Sig balsa cement 4-oz bottle Sig Lite-Coat clear dope 7-in Sig Hi-Torque plastic prop nose piece Safety/Berman Continued page 12 Oh maybe sport balsa band aid couple skin patches some undercover BALSA USA EM Byplane2150 J-3Cub /4 scale wfengine23 00 Phueton 90 wcheeks26 50 EarnA & EUSrUB Aeronca Champ 1/4scale2300 Cessna 310 Twin2500 Citabria /4 scale2300 Mr Mulliganwfblisters 3300 P-51 Full lengthw/detail3700 CAN BOLDuIRS KITS Super Chipmunk2300 J-3 Cub1400 Electric Glider750 Ultimate 10-3002800 Wheelpanta17 00 Y EON MIELS Space Walker /4 scale20 00 Bucker Jungmeister scale35 00 BOLAT PUIES Decathlon 401800 Electric Cub wiengine1200 Super Aeromaster1700 Telutar 401500 MCMI AIIPUE EWS Ryan STA /4 Scale23 00 Wheelpants tairing pair28 00 Ultra Hots1900 PICA Cessna 182 /5 scale2300 T28B 1/5 scale2700 Spittire scale1800 mildew Just what secret Its simple embarrassing Simply pull floppy disc marked Common Sense out tool flight box insert shoulder-top computerhabitually us knows best what right tight light balsa birds pre-flight preparation just serious enough appreciation Murphy scenario Somehow us got IZ 91 flying season perhaps luck design about resolving 92 become honest about truly letting safety come first way John Preston felt about please pass unusual safety-related experiences editor rest us just might learn valuable lesson SI Citabria 1500 J-3 Cub /4 scale w/engine . 2300 Kadet SR 1300 Seniurita1000 Smith Minihiplane 1500 SCALE PIIIS AM P110105 Fly Baby scale2300 Monucuspe liOS Fwhlsters2300 Taylorcraft 1/4 scale2600 Wacs YMF-5 hlioters2900 WI TECHnICAL SERVICES PUNS Fukker DVII lung 2700 J-3 Cub wlengine /3 scale . 3200 Monocoupe 90A scale 3000 Wheelpants tairings 3800 Piper Tn-Pacer PA22 scale 2800 Spud XIII Cl 2800 WOuLD EMIl MUlL TEd Cap 21 40 size 1600 Robin Hood 80 1900 Robin Hood 99 2300 ALL DUES KITS ACE Seamaster Pod 2800 CONCEPT Fleet Biplane Ie scale 1000 HENRY HAFFKE Black Baron . 1300 Jeep 1300 Pea Shooter 1300 MIDWEST Super Hots 1350 SUREFLITE P-40 1700 ILASS STER INC Hundreds cowls radial cowls & wheelpants Strong lightweight one-piece construction Exact duplicate manufacturers 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technology Tracer sports radar gun takes computer technology step beyond other radar gun history using microprocessors control high-quality back-lit liquid crystal readout signal processing Tracers performance Conrinued page 162 158 Model Aviation lying way meant . thats beauty Control Line Planes want experience flying way meant -- way American pioneers like Charles Lindbergh flew airplane Control-Line Planes BRODAK DISTRIBUTING COMPANY INC has worlds largest selection control-line planes equipment including hard-to-find classics Li Write today catalogue $300 catalogue charge refundable first order $20 Li guarantee prices complete No hidden charges Li pay shipping ship immediately Brodaks Li 100 Park Avenue Li Carmichaels PA 15320 HUTAI Super Chipmunk 40 EZ 2000 Stinuon 5R8-5R9 wlblioters . 2200 SHOP TASK Original Home Machine Shop Designed LiSA Shoptask AERIAL MODEL AIRCRAFT PRODUCTS AMAP cutter bow $17900 2 13 965-9504I AMAP power supply$4900 Anodized available Add$1000 Fuselage 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readout above 200 mph revealed giant display board Test sequence Three internal circuits testedtime base verification counter verification segment illumination verification Error indicators Indicator radio frequency interference low voltage indicator voltage falls below 108 VDC retest indicator internal test failure Fast Last Mode Displays highest speed three digits large-digit left side displays current last speed three smaller digits right side One-tenth mph mode Uses three large digits whole numbers smaller digit tenths Past radar technology modelers noticed need planes get close-in aim directly gun order get adequate readings Most modelers exposure WILLIAMS ACCESSORIES BROTHERS 4 PILOTS STANDARD TSMAN RACING TAR VINTAGE TH CONTOUR BALLOON EN AGE 4 ENGINES PRATT & WHITNEY HT HONE IARTS T & WHITNEY HONE WRIGHT E w GUNS SPANDAU EELIUM experience radar guns has come refurbished and/or modified police radar guns different applications radar gun will times stock radar gun will perform acceptably Some popular applications may require gun modifications radiocontrolled model planes boats fast baseballsanything fact speeds over 150 mphas well rapidlyaccelerating vehicles Only few new sport radar guns may able handle applications stock form refurbished models set up clock types targets Essentially refurbished guns police radar guns traded local police departments types guns designed clock passenger carsbig metal targets usually dont travel very fast accelerate extremely quickly Getting police radar gun clock model planes generally requires modifying guns target acquisition time speed updating Often sensitivity gun higher speeds will decrease due filtering designed reduce chances radar gun will give erroneous readings type circuitry can changed some guns order maintain sensitivity extremely high speeds modified way applications used past have Continued page 164 162 Model Aviation iiWrebIIl RIC Idle-Bar Glow Plugs Long Short $209 Only Also. 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radar timing creates understated speeds reading taken straight instead angle direction object being clocked angular effect reduced happens naturally longrange capability gun less range would understate speed because angular effect greater long-range capability Tracer solves much problem picking out target farther out thus reducing degree angle radar gun target prove significant drop Ive taken readings fast mode 150 mph approximately three- five-degree angle panned 45-degree angle seen speed drop 120 mph problem has caused some pilots keep aiming gun operator flight line until becomes unsafe though new technology allows rapid acquisition much longer ranges modified earlier versions pilots will still feel compelled get little extra edge continue aim fame other words problem still exists obvious remedy assure safety best possible accuracy put radar 52 Page 1991 CATALOGUE 00 add 2 50 $2 pp/i St Class free ad requested 1st order $300$2001to$450C add $375 $4501 toHobb Horn $7000 add $425 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competition RC Jets getting efficient faster year thats fact Speed doubt drawing cards jets driving forces behind jet enthusiast Speed also what interests spectator Some hobby think need speed unhealthy should held check 1950s street racing gave hot rodders bad image looked being unsafe passing fancy Today have National Hot Rod Association Championship Drag Racing multi-million-dollar business very popular spectator sport us have need speed recognition accomplishment putting together Regardless whether Pattern flier Scale flier Jet jock method measurement must center around fairness consistency safety As far measuring speed goes appears have new tool satisfy gaping hole oaring/Blakeslee Continued page 75 molding techniques offer customers highest quality best performing competition sailplane possibly can Result sum formula opinion perfect blend compromises Saturns ultra strong airframe thrill launch Its HQ 25/9 airfoil stable wing plan design arc exciting fly responding lightest lift moving out across sky search lift Landings predictable slow stable Kit Saturn kit complete install wing rod tube locator pin tube fuselage ensure proper wing incidence prefit finish wing roots plywood perfect wingto-fuse fit hole drilled down through wing servo wires install molded glass rocker assembly fin ensure proper stabilizer alignment hardware needed finish Saturn included right down custom tow hook wing hinge tape stab rudder flying surfaces ready assemble fuselage right out box simply cut flaps SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT JEKYLL Wing Span 66Weigfht 80-85 Lbs Wing Area 770Engine 60 RIC City JEhIJI aIJuAiJaa AvantiJekyll 120 Conquest VILA1 Conquest 120Phoenix 8 CursorPhoenix 8/45 DesirePunch EU-lASkybolt EclipseSummit Ill Fresh AireSundowner Krier Krah Worlds Finest Fiberglass Products Typhoon Jekyll 6096 Railroad Ave #FVonex Suisun Ca 94585 707-428-3119 707-421 -2336 MASTERCARD/VISA ACCEPTED DESIRE Wing Span 66Weigfht as-go Lbs Wing Area 920Engine 1 20 CONQUEST VI Wing Span 66Weigfht 8085 Lbs Wing Area 840Engine 60 TYPHOON Wing Span 73Weigfht 85-95 Lbs Wing Area 1000/900 Engine 120 SKYBOLT Wing Span T/77 8/66Weigtht 20-25 Lbs Wing Area 1625Engine QUADRA March 1992 167 0 4 4 n 0 I z 0 4 RE-ASSEMBLED AND INSTALLED HAYES MOUNT NOSEGEAR 8 OZ HAYES TANK SULUVAN SKYUTE WHEELS SULUVAN PUSHRODS CONTROL HORNS GAPLESS HINGES ALL AROUND Wingspan 47Area 460 sq Assembly Time 6 hrs ma Lenght 42Weight 475-500 lb