The instructor stands right student can override excess movements instructor can tell soon relax grip Training Handle LCDR Graham H Hicks HAVE THOUGHT years must better way teach beginners fly control-line models would eliminate necessity holding hands him middle circle Navy Petty Officer Second Class John Buhay finally sat down night about hour developed what call B & H Flight Training Handle exceedingly simple device no mov ing parts its effectiveness has such absolute beginners soloing 3-6 ffights instead 12-20 formerly required Simple device will solo beginner 3 6 flights instead 1 2 20 Construction simple quick Cut two 5/8 wide 40 long strips soft alu minum drill two holes near end strip hole spacing criti cal nor size bolts used used 6-32s can save little time stacking strips drilling both gether Now clamp both strips side side vise carefully bend shown end about 1050 center section Again exact angle criti cal long two strips bent identi cally Position strip end top bottom standard E-Z-Just control handle mark drill matching holes through handles Assemble unit taking care over-tighten nuts lest crack hollow plastic handle recommend cutting off extra bolt length smoothing remaining end Dremel Moto-Tool also suggest drop Loctite Hot Stuff nut prevent its working loose Finally adjust cables handle approximately equally centered cut end loops off handle cutting just behind crimp ing collar Using Sta-Brite solder flux wrap solder cut-off cable other again just behind crimping collar Clean off solder joints continued page 88 / 744DACP i-Z- 37 MvDa July1976 29 What finished handle looks like Its made two E-Z-Just hendles joined two metal brackets bolted place OK youve built own RC car boat airplane Now youre ready ultimate thrill MO YE UP TO RC HELl RO Hells arent merely newest hobby radio controlled ve hicle hobbiest Theyre merely challenging exciting re warding experience Theres nothing quite like being com mand own Heli As hov ers moves up down flies command Yes takes new mea sure skill because its unlike anything youve ever flown before Get started right Come can find models andget reliable ex pert advice Weve built . Weve flown CL Aerobatics/Paul continued page 27 585-7681 Will work engine has complete parts inventory takes four six weeks Can rework proj ect including chrome plating has brand new Sunnen Hone can meas ure 50 millionths accuracy Costs vary $16 $100 depending upon com plexity work Crane Louis 395 D Ricketts Rd Monterey CA 93940 tel 408 373-5017 Will work Fox 35 must supply parts Time week three weeks Performs inspection fit ft SC MODELER HOBBY SHOP Helis Planes Cars aoats Rad os Pa ts RC llsbb ests 995 North McLean Avenue Elg n Ill no s 60120 312 697 3737 modifications minor power modifications careful reassembly check-run breakin Cost $500 $1500 plus parts Dixon Tom 9025 Hurst Ct Jonesboro GA 30236 tel 404 471-3271 Will work Fox 35 Fox 36 other US engines Time required up four weeks must supply parts have Tom order performs lapping proper fitting parts well muffler work Greenaway Jim 111-23-130th St South Ozone Park NY 11420 tel 212 529-4631 Will work brand engine Time required two three weeks must supply parts Services include free crankshaft check seal between bearings align bearings check ring gap cylinder size Cost $15 $25 plus parts engines benched tached Higgins George 21 Edison Park Quincy ME 02169 Offers annodizing parts heads venturis muffler cases back plates others Cost $350 part additional part 50 Shafer Dan 302 5 Kimmel Clayton OH 45315 tel 513 836-6857 Will work Supertigre 4046 60 Time required week has parts inventory Will work new used engines Per forms inspection cleaning check ring piston break replace worn parts Prices $1250 up plus cost parts Stetson Frank W 1840 Skidaway Rd Savannah GA 31404 tel 233-4243 Will work engines must supply parts allow up week work Per forms clean up fitting major parts Cost runs $25 $35 Tower Rich 3 Veverly Ct Belleville NJ 07109 tel 201 751-1341 Will work Supertigre 46 Fox 35 Max 35 writer does have complete information Rich suggests write call him Nationals qualifier Bob Hunt recommends him Unger Al 1415 E Pinchot St Stock ton CA 95205 tel 209 462-4663 Will work ST K&B Testors-McCoy has modest inventory McCoy re quires least two weeks work Per forms general overhaul fits venturis specializes rework McCoy engines Cost $25 full McCoy rework $55 complete engine outright states can supply 75 oz 40 stunt engine built early McCoy case late Dykes ring insides Cases bored larger OD sleeve rebushed bronze crank bushings necessary rod drilled oil case by-pass relieved Allen head bolts 0S needle valve others wish supply engine rework please write 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 Training Handle/Hicks continued page 29 MEK dope thinner attach safety thong either handle project com plete use instructor stands stu dents right student using left handle instructor right instructor gently guides student through take-off smooth climbs dives landing As instructor senses stu dents acquisition feel flying aircraft can gradually loosen grip handle eventually remove hand altogether will find very little difference control feel between training handle single unmodi fied handle club ABC Modelers Le moore has used handles have built two introduce youngsters control-line flying air shows other public aviation-oriented functions have received very fine press reports locally have responsible attracting several youngsters model aviation Build some recruiting yourself RC Helicopters/Schoonard continued page 18 blades balanced covered M/R T/R Another thing competing machine doing just would like dont make big changes meet make big changes such different fuel different kind glow plug tweaking needle valve etc introduce machine some un knowns going have time test out Set machine up home practice way Large changes fine because can evaluate have plenty time work out good idea able to go meet day early 88 Model Aviation Whats better bicentennial year Bipe especially its red white blue stars Joe Moseleys Fox 29RC-powered CL Uberty Belle held son Frank aptly fills bill Has 38 span Roberts 3-line control system
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/07
Page Numbers: 29, 88
The instructor stands right student can override excess movements instructor can tell soon relax grip Training Handle LCDR Graham H Hicks HAVE THOUGHT years must better way teach beginners fly control-line models would eliminate necessity holding hands him middle circle Navy Petty Officer Second Class John Buhay finally sat down night about hour developed what call B & H Flight Training Handle exceedingly simple device no mov ing parts its effectiveness has such absolute beginners soloing 3-6 ffights instead 12-20 formerly required Simple device will solo beginner 3 6 flights instead 1 2 20 Construction simple quick Cut two 5/8 wide 40 long strips soft alu minum drill two holes near end strip hole spacing criti cal nor size bolts used used 6-32s can save little time stacking strips drilling both gether Now clamp both strips side side vise carefully bend shown end about 1050 center section Again exact angle criti cal long two strips bent identi cally Position strip end top bottom standard E-Z-Just control handle mark drill matching holes through handles Assemble unit taking care over-tighten nuts lest crack hollow plastic handle recommend cutting off extra bolt length smoothing remaining end Dremel Moto-Tool also suggest drop Loctite Hot Stuff nut prevent its working loose Finally adjust cables handle approximately equally centered cut end loops off handle cutting just behind crimp ing collar Using Sta-Brite solder flux wrap solder cut-off cable other again just behind crimping collar Clean off solder joints continued page 88 / 744DACP i-Z- 37 MvDa July1976 29 What finished handle looks like Its made two E-Z-Just hendles joined two metal brackets bolted place OK youve built own RC car boat airplane Now youre ready ultimate thrill MO YE UP TO RC HELl RO Hells arent merely newest hobby radio controlled ve hicle hobbiest Theyre merely challenging exciting re warding experience Theres nothing quite like being com mand own Heli As hov ers moves up down flies command Yes takes new mea sure skill because its unlike anything youve ever flown before Get started right Come can find models andget reliable ex pert advice Weve built . Weve flown CL Aerobatics/Paul continued page 27 585-7681 Will work engine has complete parts inventory takes four six weeks Can rework proj ect including chrome plating has brand new Sunnen Hone can meas ure 50 millionths accuracy Costs vary $16 $100 depending upon com plexity work Crane Louis 395 D Ricketts Rd Monterey CA 93940 tel 408 373-5017 Will work Fox 35 must supply parts Time week three weeks Performs inspection fit ft SC MODELER HOBBY SHOP Helis Planes Cars aoats Rad os Pa ts RC llsbb ests 995 North McLean Avenue Elg n Ill no s 60120 312 697 3737 modifications minor power modifications careful reassembly check-run breakin Cost $500 $1500 plus parts Dixon Tom 9025 Hurst Ct Jonesboro GA 30236 tel 404 471-3271 Will work Fox 35 Fox 36 other US engines Time required up four weeks must supply parts have Tom order performs lapping proper fitting parts well muffler work Greenaway Jim 111-23-130th St South Ozone Park NY 11420 tel 212 529-4631 Will work brand engine Time required two three weeks must supply parts Services include free crankshaft check seal between bearings align bearings check ring gap cylinder size Cost $15 $25 plus parts engines benched tached Higgins George 21 Edison Park Quincy ME 02169 Offers annodizing parts heads venturis muffler cases back plates others Cost $350 part additional part 50 Shafer Dan 302 5 Kimmel Clayton OH 45315 tel 513 836-6857 Will work Supertigre 4046 60 Time required week has parts inventory Will work new used engines Per forms inspection cleaning check ring piston break replace worn parts Prices $1250 up plus cost parts Stetson Frank W 1840 Skidaway Rd Savannah GA 31404 tel 233-4243 Will work engines must supply parts allow up week work Per forms clean up fitting major parts Cost runs $25 $35 Tower Rich 3 Veverly Ct Belleville NJ 07109 tel 201 751-1341 Will work Supertigre 46 Fox 35 Max 35 writer does have complete information Rich suggests write call him Nationals qualifier Bob Hunt recommends him Unger Al 1415 E Pinchot St Stock ton CA 95205 tel 209 462-4663 Will work ST K&B Testors-McCoy has modest inventory McCoy re quires least two weeks work Per forms general overhaul fits venturis specializes rework McCoy engines Cost $25 full McCoy rework $55 complete engine outright states can supply 75 oz 40 stunt engine built early McCoy case late Dykes ring insides Cases bored larger OD sleeve rebushed bronze crank bushings necessary rod drilled oil case by-pass relieved Allen head bolts 0S needle valve others wish supply engine rework please write 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 Training Handle/Hicks continued page 29 MEK dope thinner attach safety thong either handle project com plete use instructor stands stu dents right student using left handle instructor right instructor gently guides student through take-off smooth climbs dives landing As instructor senses stu dents acquisition feel flying aircraft can gradually loosen grip handle eventually remove hand altogether will find very little difference control feel between training handle single unmodi fied handle club ABC Modelers Le moore has used handles have built two introduce youngsters control-line flying air shows other public aviation-oriented functions have received very fine press reports locally have responsible attracting several youngsters model aviation Build some recruiting yourself RC Helicopters/Schoonard continued page 18 blades balanced covered M/R T/R Another thing competing machine doing just would like dont make big changes meet make big changes such different fuel different kind glow plug tweaking needle valve etc introduce machine some un knowns going have time test out Set machine up home practice way Large changes fine because can evaluate have plenty time work out good idea able to go meet day early 88 Model Aviation Whats better bicentennial year Bipe especially its red white blue stars Joe Moseleys Fox 29RC-powered CL Uberty Belle held son Frank aptly fills bill Has 38 span Roberts 3-line control system