NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT experience almost good Meeting Pat MACS show bore out text after usual third-degree conversation Bruce Godberson just appeared Byron Originals booth gave tips top advised watch Dean Copeland give demonstration ask him about Pitts S-lA late flying site Dean just finishing started goose pimples up spine started chatting looked flexed parts awesomekit knew experts could handle plane explained Dean concerned about average pilot just mastered basics asked about flutter foam during loops inside outside especially stab elevator also reacted crosswind land ings takeoffs what about deadstick landings Dean very much point walked over starter got OK fly filled fuel tank primed engine flick started up tuned pipe inside fuselage new sound ears big foam fuselage became resonant sounded very realistic Dean started takeoff wind taxi speed increased gave right rudder proceeded have very stable crosswind lift-off climbed out about 40 degrees did two right rolls pattern show spectators flew back starting point did two very tight inside outside loops right over head climbed out doing two rolls hung prop about 150 feet engine stopped dropped out stall deadstick regained control circled around brought crosswind landed about 50 feet starting point smiled said thanks about question claims further Dean expert has lot experience dont plan what did un less have nor recommend anyone else Dean knew validity questions wanted try give straight answers realistic scale view augmented sliding canoov Williams Brothers pilot outstanding decal detailing kit 64 Model Aviation top view displays familiar sunburst wing trim design real Pins famous 1-utaba Modelwith reversing device aileron elevator angle switching device elevator/flap mixing servo testing transmitting some self- contained features human-engineered transmitter readers over- under-present Pitts S-i As time drew near begin Pitts started reading comprehensive instruction manual reviewing parts list came black spinner Painting would no problem however soon resolved new red spinner came mail additional structions guys just dont stop customer satisfaction end Byro Drive ordered asked what type engine used could supply proper mounting came pre drilled match OS Max 60FSRperfectly kit included everything except giue covering material trim sheets radio starting batteries fuel Some special tools gauges supplied requiring good selection sandpaper some sharp cutting blades couple drill bits taps plus normal tools required radio engine installations Additional items almost must supply metal flux brushes applying epoxy masking tape cheap gummy stuff sanding blocks match contours foam especially curved block matches shape between ribs soldering iron will generate enough heat give strong flow-out type joints kit received shipper large size preview things come fuselage two halves fine-detail molded high-density beaded styrene foam male female alignment joints reinforcement gussets material build-up molded areas high stress strain Hole locations dimpled proper location minimal amount sanding required remove some flash before gluing together otlwr foam parts equal accuracy ease installation fit Hinge locations prenotched correct stallation plywood reinforcement blocks required foam has recessed receive precut parts snug good surface alignment fits after individual group packaged bags parts opened identified plus ones came later instruction manual additions almost 340 parts biggest single item 32 Robart plastic pinned hinges substituted 32 New Robart metal pinned hinges large foam pad used offer protec tion during shipping important items needed during construction model We-Fly Lab have found use- foam pads essential facets modeling sometimes prefer foam plastic skin laminated side like carpet manufacturers use padding Two types skin usually available local carpet shop PVC polyvinylchloride PE poly ethelene both have equal ding protection PE chemical resistant accidental spills foam alone has high friction characteris tics can used advantageously during assembly Caution recommended though Small metal shavings grit accumulate pores foam unnoticed can cause havoc finish removed skinned foam easier wipe clean properly cared can last years film-to-foam laminates first de veloped electronics industry found millions dollars could saved labor broken parts using approach during assembly simple demonstration used Lay ten dimes hard surface pick up same thing piece foam and/or skinned foamfatigue fumbling re duction obvious areas precision hydraulic parts being assembled foam pads being used department head asked run hand along surface foam grit unreal two cases testers hand cut minute metal shavings Needless say pads replaced skinned foam could cleaned Obviously takes little imagination see values work area especially engine repairs radio associated electronics work doing final installations finished plane etc simple part Byron Originals ap proach supplying best successful flight Pius S-l just example treats store engineering lab January1980 65 OD subjected lovely Pitts awkward position shot show tail wheel bottom markings Nestled fuselage precision-molded beaded styrene foam Futaba servos receiver battery pack wrapped special absorbent foam held place nylon electrical tie straps Aft Dortion slant-tvoe Sullivan 16-oz fuel tank new Klaooer-Klunk also furnished education alone worth price admission model future models scratch-built pictures drawings detailed instruc tions come kit make construction simplistic almost sure has got something wrong Kind like painting numbers doesnt make Rembrandt Norman Rockwell results almost guaranteed satisfy seems needless rehash everthing already covered instructions other authors will add some suggestions consideration perhaps better warrant further thought testing manufacturer recommends two methods finishing Top Flite Econokote K&B Super Poxy System will supply light weight glass cloth kit uses epoxy resin finishable numerous types paints latter ruled out basic reasons qualified its art lay-up glass epoxy recommended place get educationit will take expert come out under two pounds additional weight could very well end up adding three four pounds finished additional weight flyable would certainly take away flight features achieved Econokote l3-pound version using Econokote system neces sary use proper toolsTop Fite Sealing Irons Heat Gun will give needed low temperature control help yield pro finish 25-fl roil Econokote recommended insure color match remains same colors can vary batch batch individual 6-ft rolls recommended mixing K&B Super Poxy kit manufacturer achieve matched colors modified RCM tests can attributed differences batches both products found different combi nation needed Instead approaching set formula deviating claiming wrong because someone gave some advice worked him very easy have matched system capability own shop will require little extra effort part First use mixer attachment electric drill make sure pigment has blended thoroughly mixed paint com bination placed scrap piece Econokote drop time mixed matching shade achieved provided have kept count drops proper ratio can now mixed added features epoxy urethane ester type paints what see what get After priming usually white hue some colors will change because trans parency coat used Two coats will usually correct spraying first coat aluminum hue over primer will some times eliminate again experimenta tion beforehand can well worth time spent Sometimes during adventures think come up something new can pass find hundreds smart modelers have doing years goes its up grabs problem areas new covering materials sealing off fuel penetration model several areas make aimost impossible adequately seal down Econokote such hole cut-outs wing hold-down bolts tail-wheel mountings open ings tail section control movement areas holes have drilled fuel line passages etc Pigmenting different type fillers tested came breakthrough took some match-mixed K&B Super Poxy 66 Model Aviation worla ngnes ua MaX Wi FSR power aTatone muffler exhaust-off system Zrnger2O/8 pro peller matching red spinner come kit Fuel lines labeled ease identification drilled-out faucet washers used keep cowling chaffing fuselage innovation We-Fly Lab Note thoroughly Bob has prevented oil seepage propeller reamers propeller balancers both Du-Bro Prather Products tested found satisfactoryforavery important task Large propellers like the2O/8 used Byro Drive require perfect balancing See Preston comments spinner balancing mixed couple drops Devcon Five-Minute Epoxy using building spread some scrap styrene foam see would adhere chemically attack foam Eureka flowed out beautifully adhered point tearing foam no chemical attacking problems cured normal time tried establish mixing ratio two drops per ten epoxy gave good results too much would eventually affect cure epoxy probably effectiveness try experiment first havent time try other epoxies different cure times see no reason isnt worth try Needless say field day closing up potential fuel penetration areas carefully applied matched epoxy blended perfectly Econokote did make substitution because personal phobia Neoprene washers used between cowling fuselage past have problems friction areas causing wearing through parts finish no big deal either way designers foresight remarkablethe foam parts go together few hours well organized time spent time presanding checking fits did actual gluing time Sanding best accomplished prior assembly large parts can become awk ward glued together making subject dings sanding stay away edges glued except flash removal best sanded after gluing achievement matching hidden seams gluing starts over-glueno strength addedand sure clean up excess glue uncured Again following outstanding instruction must made minor goof belly pan mounts bottom lower wing did align correctly fuselage finished forgot take considera tion glue joint five layers covering material can cause noticeable protrusion part compounded curved surfaces Yours will look better think through beforehand Finishing rapid correct tools Trim ming requires time patience Full-size patterns supplied trim cutting masking painting pressure-sensitive trim logos supplied kit give realistic touch untrimmed big red bird quite blah item added Red Devils 1 becomes thing beauty used K&B Super Poxy System cowling cabane struts pants canopy trim landing gear Byro Drive thrust shim palnted landing gear covered Econokote seemed adhere better metal way landing gear spreader bar spring loaded shock absorbing configuration used painted rugged axle device mounts molded-in bearing system coupled Williams Bros wheels supplied rounds out well-designed landing gear assembly Now put-together time Install radio hinges struts large furnished 16-oz Sullivan fuel tank system other parts firewall back Again should done foam pad keep denting foam dents take heat gun reshrink Econokote area will stretch over dent will know Leaving Byro Drive engine off until last makes easier lighter moving big parts around Byro Drive system such advanced de sign techniques have see feel ap preciate accomplishment over sell sells itself case engineer has over-designed safety margin case developer used best types materials production moxie give needed design features lightest weight Poly-Flex belts Gates Tensiometer comes supplied proper installation system high-rpm applications has time proven industrial usage words about features become secondary flip propeller over first time 0S Max 6OFSR mounted 20/8 Zinger propeller place must admit few trembles preceded first flip anticipation about same youngster flipped first ignition engine came home work early night set first flip batteries dead spare set loaned out stores closed another day anticipation would pass worth walting Newbatteries fueled up primed needle valve set what considered rich position prop pulled through engine stroke firm grip no pop pulled through again tug hand throttle set first flip made running rich big cloud white smoke trailing out Tatone Exhaust Off Moving rear transmitter hand needle valve adjusted slowly throttle advanced retarded keep ing rich side using K&B 100 fuel nitro good lubrication whole tank run through conthiually checking head overheating What combination OS Max throttled perfectly Byro Drive quivered engine gurgled few times throttle trim tab set full advance during installation throttle linkage moved neutral throttle control fully retarded engine stopped nuts bolts fittings rechecked tightness fuel exhausted checked color clean no tell-tale black specs show metal-to-metal wear going inside engine K&B 100 fuel drained 5% nitro Magnum fuel put tank After priming flipped over third fourth try still warm probably underprimed almost idle setting start After running few minutes rich side leanedher down no exhaust smoke visable opened back up about quarter turn guessing would about best January1980 67 Underneath big fiberglass cowling supplied kit Prop Reduction Byro Drive de velops 18 pounds thrust recommended power sources shown foreground Note engine mounting portion pre-drilled sized request Other goodies described text setting test flights anticipating would probably lean out little air next series tests quite important list flying checkout points First let engine run four five different settings few minutes check fuel loading car buretor causing changes desired rpms also flooding glow plug resulting cooling heating element can cause poor combustion and/or failure suc cessful few quick advances throttle different spots checked still OK airplane held vertical upside down side different speeds nose down see clunk tank installed will fall forward properly maintain fuel pickup dive gives confidence airplane first flight just plain common horse sense protect investment such fine piece equipment should self mandated safety-wise protect inno cent and/or property test run made evening cowling place check radio out range possible interference bad installations appeared ready batteries put charge off flying site pictures next morning first World Engines OS 60 impressive areas performance reacted just way hoped adven tore needed extra confidence builder radio choice came chance good ones can used type flying again luck flying gods holding out happened MACS show Mr York Daimon vice president Futaba Corp confronted questions after saw name plate Model Aviation magazine assumed also part AMA organization staff explained just author doing adven ture series products gave him names people could really help him very polite explained Futaba wanted everything could help make AMA strong wanted give full support endeavors FCC could help get flying sites unexpected pleasure could hardly wait get him together John Worth meeting took place since did have need know parted other sights About hour later York came up asked used Futaba Radios explained used types adventures Futaba used couple years would sufficient some future manu script No no Ill send latest model use politely explained didnt really need another radio type stories doing wasnt always necessary have latest products would mention Futaba used No no give address OK lets keep touch first see can use has specific purpose talked again wanted send latest programmable radio explained really qualified type flying adventures going centered around average sport flier maybe few advanced beginners could challenged left judgment model send story Oh came Futaba Model FP6JN Continued page 125 big PiUs taxies Bob gets feel ship ground prior flight testing suppose proper word kit kit modeling sense word kit little home-built what foam components landing gear note view wino toD faint coverino saq real ship reproduced NO OCR TEXT SCALE 164 3/16 o 345METER jjjjyiiiiiiz4rAFLOOR JLLZLZZZJwoow o51015FEET LANDING GEAR HINGES ONUNDERSIDE7 LIZ 0 I -/ /1 jrzzzznr 4-—-4 ii __ BC 8 LDUVRESA0 DOOR ON LIfT SIDE ONLY ii I __/ tI 0z 2C IK 1 __ C0E POWERPLANT l13HP 1 INNER K5 E5cyL AIR COOLED RADIAL ENGINE MODEL 22 TR 7 MODEL 32 ATER 100 up MODEL 45 ATER oc HP -1929 ALEXANDER BULLET TYPICAL AIR FOIL January1980 71 -LLLL1-I-yTT Li I-_- Moustiques clever pilots H-lOOs Mikkelson Ramos Curry Conover Mufligans rubber-winning Comper Swift Wests Corsair Black Widow electrics Dick Howaitls wee 6 span Chambermaid Bill Caldwells CO2 Stinson 0 Monocoupe George Smiths Farman Papics Travelair Mystery Peanut Irv Akers outstanding electric Inland Sport Fly line kit Bill Burgess D VIII RC ship Vic Larsens Caudron C-714 Bob Pecks Baby Ace Cougar lots others missed trying get little personal airtime tour down trunk line allowed leisurely appreciation Dick Allens outstanding Stan dard Model J Jumbo rubber ship way down Vancouver BC Dick Howards collection half-Peanuts such wee Leopard Moth Ponnier monoplane Cham bermaid BD-5 just off building board Dick Nelsons DH 6 Cougar Kevilles Cougar just won Peanut dozens others deserve mention space lacking Wish could have youd like share excitement type modeling Flightmasters dedicated furthering would glad send information about club its magnificent newsletter/journal address Flightmasters 423-C San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica CA 90402 Bill Warner 423-C San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica CA 90402 We-Fly Lab/Harrah continued page 68 WELL Jack Benny could say really did model Futaba radio us used transmitters incorp orated telephone dial signal response early 40s next maneuver dial 0 long wait compared instant response system presented Futaba trim reversal features grew us realized values offered throttle trim controlled right hand elevator trim leftwith mode II elevator controlled right hand throttle left Although can applications ofthese features mentioned Futaba appealed throttle trim control right hand left controlling rudder during takeoffs landings other features radio have left out because space can see local hobby shop such details write factory direct brochures feature anticipated made radio package natural adventure servos came radio problems large models having enough servo strength torque good center ing neutral repeatability reports conclusions drawn natural use Pius S-i antici pation exasperating held off new approach radios what considered perfect match-up Visions better radio control danced through head never experi enced before elevator aileron dual trim features offered new horizons untried We-Fly Lab attach servo control cord flying site servo engine testing can done own pleasure treat trim reversal elevator throttle took some understanding battery check switch obvious necessity Universal features other radios incorporated design added new design innovations needed some veri fication Age experience sometimes makes us set own peculiar ways look new try understand becomes old-foolsfolly leaves lot enjoyment out aero modeling kind experience makes wish young again learning curve can easier product review product review product review manufacturer claims 3- 4-channel model a trainer sure looks lot interesting TheAir Scout has scale-like appearance vintage light plane kit designed Owen Kampen know will fly well coverof box states kit designed beginner easy build would recommend beginner have several kits under belt prior building ARF model instructions appear excel lent materials good quality TheAir Scout uses 15 25 power pull 54-in wing span through air looks like excellent winter building project beginner can fly product review product review product review bench-testing radios real proof value product comes after installation air Most radios have bench-tested show up per manufacturers specifications under non-installation conditions have good centering torque features case Pitts 5-1 servo good holding strength needed hold aileron controls nonflutter condition same needed bring rudder elevator systems back center position trying adjust ground point servos throttle require high relia bility flying type aircraft safely Dont fooled good intending bench-tests too need quick response mini micro servos just much next aeromodeler certain types flying type aircraft proper servos must Dont try jockey plane around sky sloppy control Its like real has flown smoothly two ball-bearing supported output shaft servos sufficient torque holding strength Futaba Servo FP-5121 just what doctor ordered adventure Its next morning flying site engine range fittings nuts bolts rechecked taxi tests made Too bad could find nothing wrong spec tators screaming Its time fly dont chicken Out now Pitts 5-1 beautiful going back forth during taxi tests resonant sound engine music ear brought back fond memories flights Dean made word go camera ready popped up tail off built-in pull left needed little right thrust completely under control intentionally eame 6uTriTiUr nose heavy during construction fuel added needed couple clicks top elevator trim hold hands-off level flight about half throttle started dropping about one-third throttle looked just like real thingtbjn2.l1fbz pictures Williams Bros A-scale pilot looked little small going sure happy put goggles him since forgotten close canopy excitement checkout flight safe cautious During vertical January1980 125 t Air Scout Concept Models Inc. 2906 Grandview Blvd. Madison WI 53713 4 THE THIRD ANNUAL 3 JANUARY 12& 13 1980 SEE THE LATEST PRODUCTS AND VISIT WITH MAJOR MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS OF MODEL AIRCRAFT* MODEL ENGINES MODEL BOATS RADIO CONTROL SYSTEMS eMODELCARSI*MODELINGACCESSORIES INDOOR DEMONSTRATIONS STATIC DISPLAY COMPETITION IN MANY CATEGORIES OVERSEAS EXHIBITORS CORDIALL Y INVIJftI INTERNATIONAL MODELER SHOW BOX 127 COSTA MESA CA 92627 714 548-4700 banked turns stayed right put aileron response great full power no flutter visible engine leaned out little stayed rich Response hands pilot After few fly-bys time landing remembered Dean instructions recommended three-point flair out Thats way was real joy see No pattern flying yet need training checkout time see no reason expect best airplane Besides week late story deadline See ya around next adventure We-Fly Lab Safety Preston continued page 70 kind requirement since plastic spinners 2apable going over 12000 rpm Perryported Supertigre 60 does 12900 add pipe will go 14000 must go metal spinner Weve no problem plastic rpm metal limit 18000 Are nylon ducted fan units hitting 22500 Youridea using 4-way wrench also over-cautious darn aluminum nuts will strip threads use too much force loosening problem 4-way turned down snugly change humidity say tighten time fire up Nobody does am modeler does like way protecting legal hide expense modeler Offer realistic instructions Ive no doubt will readers will feel letter-writer has point too will probably ignore safety precautions included modeling products Its yourhide trying protect Unfortu nately have accident chances will seeking help others Lets spoil pleasure because carelessness As write second column safety still some two months away publica tion first column Nevertheless Im already getting lot feedback accidents happening fellow modelers through club newsletters mailed AMA Head quarters far common reported incidents involving lacerations pro pellers example engine started rpm much higher expected able hold alrplane prop struck him left arm above elbow prop cut brachial artery median nerve muscle nicked bone before breaking newsletter article goes say arm now cast control movement until heals thumb first two fingers numb tingle have limited mobility present think would agree small change past operating procedures might well worthwhile avoid type injury particular case engine apparently inadvertently started high throttle un expected burst power could handled victim Editor always start engines half-throttleor less will start way finish months sermon have tip comes Jerry Gotts writing DCRC newsletter Jerry clubs safety director happens safety-conscious modelers know Which just goes show us immune accidents Jerry recently have stitches close lacerations three fingers caused contact black glassfilled resin prop props almost totally invisible running engine Jerry suggests prop tips painted white visibility also offers 10 other safety tips regarding pro pellers reproduce benefit 1 Tighten prop nut least beginning flying day 2 Position radio side front prop wont have reach behind prop operate radio sure radio throttle control operating 3 Start engine low throttlenot wide open 4 Keep face away rotating plane prop 5 Use chicken stick electric starter 6 Take extreme caution glow plug wire also removing same engine 7 Examine props often cracks chips balance 8 Give meat grinder wide berth respect commands 9 Always keep uppermost conscious mind spacial relationship hands body spinning prop aware what prop blast may doing others Think about engine thrust might move pivot plane should slip get away 10 Move slowly deliberately think think think. think would add other item Jerrys list needle valve tweaking throttle twiddling behind prop Have safe month John Preston 7012 Elvira Ct Falls Church VA 22042 126 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/01
Page Numbers: 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 71, 125, 126
NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT experience almost good Meeting Pat MACS show bore out text after usual third-degree conversation Bruce Godberson just appeared Byron Originals booth gave tips top advised watch Dean Copeland give demonstration ask him about Pitts S-lA late flying site Dean just finishing started goose pimples up spine started chatting looked flexed parts awesomekit knew experts could handle plane explained Dean concerned about average pilot just mastered basics asked about flutter foam during loops inside outside especially stab elevator also reacted crosswind land ings takeoffs what about deadstick landings Dean very much point walked over starter got OK fly filled fuel tank primed engine flick started up tuned pipe inside fuselage new sound ears big foam fuselage became resonant sounded very realistic Dean started takeoff wind taxi speed increased gave right rudder proceeded have very stable crosswind lift-off climbed out about 40 degrees did two right rolls pattern show spectators flew back starting point did two very tight inside outside loops right over head climbed out doing two rolls hung prop about 150 feet engine stopped dropped out stall deadstick regained control circled around brought crosswind landed about 50 feet starting point smiled said thanks about question claims further Dean expert has lot experience dont plan what did un less have nor recommend anyone else Dean knew validity questions wanted try give straight answers realistic scale view augmented sliding canoov Williams Brothers pilot outstanding decal detailing kit 64 Model Aviation top view displays familiar sunburst wing trim design real Pins famous 1-utaba Modelwith reversing device aileron elevator angle switching device elevator/flap mixing servo testing transmitting some self- contained features human-engineered transmitter readers over- under-present Pitts S-i As time drew near begin Pitts started reading comprehensive instruction manual reviewing parts list came black spinner Painting would no problem however soon resolved new red spinner came mail additional structions guys just dont stop customer satisfaction end Byro Drive ordered asked what type engine used could supply proper mounting came pre drilled match OS Max 60FSRperfectly kit included everything except giue covering material trim sheets radio starting batteries fuel Some special tools gauges supplied requiring good selection sandpaper some sharp cutting blades couple drill bits taps plus normal tools required radio engine installations Additional items almost must supply metal flux brushes applying epoxy masking tape cheap gummy stuff sanding blocks match contours foam especially curved block matches shape between ribs soldering iron will generate enough heat give strong flow-out type joints kit received shipper large size preview things come fuselage two halves fine-detail molded high-density beaded styrene foam male female alignment joints reinforcement gussets material build-up molded areas high stress strain Hole locations dimpled proper location minimal amount sanding required remove some flash before gluing together otlwr foam parts equal accuracy ease installation fit Hinge locations prenotched correct stallation plywood reinforcement blocks required foam has recessed receive precut parts snug good surface alignment fits after individual group packaged bags parts opened identified plus ones came later instruction manual additions almost 340 parts biggest single item 32 Robart plastic pinned hinges substituted 32 New Robart metal pinned hinges large foam pad used offer protec tion during shipping important items needed during construction model We-Fly Lab have found use- foam pads essential facets modeling sometimes prefer foam plastic skin laminated side like carpet manufacturers use padding Two types skin usually available local carpet shop PVC polyvinylchloride PE poly ethelene both have equal ding protection PE chemical resistant accidental spills foam alone has high friction characteris tics can used advantageously during assembly Caution recommended though Small metal shavings grit accumulate pores foam unnoticed can cause havoc finish removed skinned foam easier wipe clean properly cared can last years film-to-foam laminates first de veloped electronics industry found millions dollars could saved labor broken parts using approach during assembly simple demonstration used Lay ten dimes hard surface pick up same thing piece foam and/or skinned foamfatigue fumbling re duction obvious areas precision hydraulic parts being assembled foam pads being used department head asked run hand along surface foam grit unreal two cases testers hand cut minute metal shavings Needless say pads replaced skinned foam could cleaned Obviously takes little imagination see values work area especially engine repairs radio associated electronics work doing final installations finished plane etc simple part Byron Originals ap proach supplying best successful flight Pius S-l just example treats store engineering lab January1980 65 OD subjected lovely Pitts awkward position shot show tail wheel bottom markings Nestled fuselage precision-molded beaded styrene foam Futaba servos receiver battery pack wrapped special absorbent foam held place nylon electrical tie straps Aft Dortion slant-tvoe Sullivan 16-oz fuel tank new Klaooer-Klunk also furnished education alone worth price admission model future models scratch-built pictures drawings detailed instruc tions come kit make construction simplistic almost sure has got something wrong Kind like painting numbers doesnt make Rembrandt Norman Rockwell results almost guaranteed satisfy seems needless rehash everthing already covered instructions other authors will add some suggestions consideration perhaps better warrant further thought testing manufacturer recommends two methods finishing Top Flite Econokote K&B Super Poxy System will supply light weight glass cloth kit uses epoxy resin finishable numerous types paints latter ruled out basic reasons qualified its art lay-up glass epoxy recommended place get educationit will take expert come out under two pounds additional weight could very well end up adding three four pounds finished additional weight flyable would certainly take away flight features achieved Econokote l3-pound version using Econokote system neces sary use proper toolsTop Fite Sealing Irons Heat Gun will give needed low temperature control help yield pro finish 25-fl roil Econokote recommended insure color match remains same colors can vary batch batch individual 6-ft rolls recommended mixing K&B Super Poxy kit manufacturer achieve matched colors modified RCM tests can attributed differences batches both products found different combi nation needed Instead approaching set formula deviating claiming wrong because someone gave some advice worked him very easy have matched system capability own shop will require little extra effort part First use mixer attachment electric drill make sure pigment has blended thoroughly mixed paint com bination placed scrap piece Econokote drop time mixed matching shade achieved provided have kept count drops proper ratio can now mixed added features epoxy urethane ester type paints what see what get After priming usually white hue some colors will change because trans parency coat used Two coats will usually correct spraying first coat aluminum hue over primer will some times eliminate again experimenta tion beforehand can well worth time spent Sometimes during adventures think come up something new can pass find hundreds smart modelers have doing years goes its up grabs problem areas new covering materials sealing off fuel penetration model several areas make aimost impossible adequately seal down Econokote such hole cut-outs wing hold-down bolts tail-wheel mountings open ings tail section control movement areas holes have drilled fuel line passages etc Pigmenting different type fillers tested came breakthrough took some match-mixed K&B Super Poxy 66 Model Aviation worla ngnes ua MaX Wi FSR power aTatone muffler exhaust-off system Zrnger2O/8 pro peller matching red spinner come kit Fuel lines labeled ease identification drilled-out faucet washers used keep cowling chaffing fuselage innovation We-Fly Lab Note thoroughly Bob has prevented oil seepage propeller reamers propeller balancers both Du-Bro Prather Products tested found satisfactoryforavery important task Large propellers like the2O/8 used Byro Drive require perfect balancing See Preston comments spinner balancing mixed couple drops Devcon Five-Minute Epoxy using building spread some scrap styrene foam see would adhere chemically attack foam Eureka flowed out beautifully adhered point tearing foam no chemical attacking problems cured normal time tried establish mixing ratio two drops per ten epoxy gave good results too much would eventually affect cure epoxy probably effectiveness try experiment first havent time try other epoxies different cure times see no reason isnt worth try Needless say field day closing up potential fuel penetration areas carefully applied matched epoxy blended perfectly Econokote did make substitution because personal phobia Neoprene washers used between cowling fuselage past have problems friction areas causing wearing through parts finish no big deal either way designers foresight remarkablethe foam parts go together few hours well organized time spent time presanding checking fits did actual gluing time Sanding best accomplished prior assembly large parts can become awk ward glued together making subject dings sanding stay away edges glued except flash removal best sanded after gluing achievement matching hidden seams gluing starts over-glueno strength addedand sure clean up excess glue uncured Again following outstanding instruction must made minor goof belly pan mounts bottom lower wing did align correctly fuselage finished forgot take considera tion glue joint five layers covering material can cause noticeable protrusion part compounded curved surfaces Yours will look better think through beforehand Finishing rapid correct tools Trim ming requires time patience Full-size patterns supplied trim cutting masking painting pressure-sensitive trim logos supplied kit give realistic touch untrimmed big red bird quite blah item added Red Devils 1 becomes thing beauty used K&B Super Poxy System cowling cabane struts pants canopy trim landing gear Byro Drive thrust shim palnted landing gear covered Econokote seemed adhere better metal way landing gear spreader bar spring loaded shock absorbing configuration used painted rugged axle device mounts molded-in bearing system coupled Williams Bros wheels supplied rounds out well-designed landing gear assembly Now put-together time Install radio hinges struts large furnished 16-oz Sullivan fuel tank system other parts firewall back Again should done foam pad keep denting foam dents take heat gun reshrink Econokote area will stretch over dent will know Leaving Byro Drive engine off until last makes easier lighter moving big parts around Byro Drive system such advanced de sign techniques have see feel ap preciate accomplishment over sell sells itself case engineer has over-designed safety margin case developer used best types materials production moxie give needed design features lightest weight Poly-Flex belts Gates Tensiometer comes supplied proper installation system high-rpm applications has time proven industrial usage words about features become secondary flip propeller over first time 0S Max 6OFSR mounted 20/8 Zinger propeller place must admit few trembles preceded first flip anticipation about same youngster flipped first ignition engine came home work early night set first flip batteries dead spare set loaned out stores closed another day anticipation would pass worth walting Newbatteries fueled up primed needle valve set what considered rich position prop pulled through engine stroke firm grip no pop pulled through again tug hand throttle set first flip made running rich big cloud white smoke trailing out Tatone Exhaust Off Moving rear transmitter hand needle valve adjusted slowly throttle advanced retarded keep ing rich side using K&B 100 fuel nitro good lubrication whole tank run through conthiually checking head overheating What combination OS Max throttled perfectly Byro Drive quivered engine gurgled few times throttle trim tab set full advance during installation throttle linkage moved neutral throttle control fully retarded engine stopped nuts bolts fittings rechecked tightness fuel exhausted checked color clean no tell-tale black specs show metal-to-metal wear going inside engine K&B 100 fuel drained 5% nitro Magnum fuel put tank After priming flipped over third fourth try still warm probably underprimed almost idle setting start After running few minutes rich side leanedher down no exhaust smoke visable opened back up about quarter turn guessing would about best January1980 67 Underneath big fiberglass cowling supplied kit Prop Reduction Byro Drive de velops 18 pounds thrust recommended power sources shown foreground Note engine mounting portion pre-drilled sized request Other goodies described text setting test flights anticipating would probably lean out little air next series tests quite important list flying checkout points First let engine run four five different settings few minutes check fuel loading car buretor causing changes desired rpms also flooding glow plug resulting cooling heating element can cause poor combustion and/or failure suc cessful few quick advances throttle different spots checked still OK airplane held vertical upside down side different speeds nose down see clunk tank installed will fall forward properly maintain fuel pickup dive gives confidence airplane first flight just plain common horse sense protect investment such fine piece equipment should self mandated safety-wise protect inno cent and/or property test run made evening cowling place check radio out range possible interference bad installations appeared ready batteries put charge off flying site pictures next morning first World Engines OS 60 impressive areas performance reacted just way hoped adven tore needed extra confidence builder radio choice came chance good ones can used type flying again luck flying gods holding out happened MACS show Mr York Daimon vice president Futaba Corp confronted questions after saw name plate Model Aviation magazine assumed also part AMA organization staff explained just author doing adven ture series products gave him names people could really help him very polite explained Futaba wanted everything could help make AMA strong wanted give full support endeavors FCC could help get flying sites unexpected pleasure could hardly wait get him together John Worth meeting took place since did have need know parted other sights About hour later York came up asked used Futaba Radios explained used types adventures Futaba used couple years would sufficient some future manu script No no Ill send latest model use politely explained didnt really need another radio type stories doing wasnt always necessary have latest products would mention Futaba used No no give address OK lets keep touch first see can use has specific purpose talked again wanted send latest programmable radio explained really qualified type flying adventures going centered around average sport flier maybe few advanced beginners could challenged left judgment model send story Oh came Futaba Model FP6JN Continued page 125 big PiUs taxies Bob gets feel ship ground prior flight testing suppose proper word kit kit modeling sense word kit little home-built what foam components landing gear note view wino toD faint coverino saq real ship reproduced NO OCR TEXT SCALE 164 3/16 o 345METER jjjjyiiiiiiz4rAFLOOR JLLZLZZZJwoow o51015FEET LANDING GEAR HINGES ONUNDERSIDE7 LIZ 0 I -/ /1 jrzzzznr 4-—-4 ii __ BC 8 LDUVRESA0 DOOR ON LIfT SIDE ONLY ii I __/ tI 0z 2C IK 1 __ C0E POWERPLANT l13HP 1 INNER K5 E5cyL AIR COOLED RADIAL ENGINE MODEL 22 TR 7 MODEL 32 ATER 100 up MODEL 45 ATER oc HP -1929 ALEXANDER BULLET TYPICAL AIR FOIL January1980 71 -LLLL1-I-yTT Li I-_- Moustiques clever pilots H-lOOs Mikkelson Ramos Curry Conover Mufligans rubber-winning Comper Swift Wests Corsair Black Widow electrics Dick Howaitls wee 6 span Chambermaid Bill Caldwells CO2 Stinson 0 Monocoupe George Smiths Farman Papics Travelair Mystery Peanut Irv Akers outstanding electric Inland Sport Fly line kit Bill Burgess D VIII RC ship Vic Larsens Caudron C-714 Bob Pecks Baby Ace Cougar lots others missed trying get little personal airtime tour down trunk line allowed leisurely appreciation Dick Allens outstanding Stan dard Model J Jumbo rubber ship way down Vancouver BC Dick Howards collection half-Peanuts such wee Leopard Moth Ponnier monoplane Cham bermaid BD-5 just off building board Dick Nelsons DH 6 Cougar Kevilles Cougar just won Peanut dozens others deserve mention space lacking Wish could have youd like share excitement type modeling Flightmasters dedicated furthering would glad send information about club its magnificent newsletter/journal address Flightmasters 423-C San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica CA 90402 Bill Warner 423-C San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica CA 90402 We-Fly Lab/Harrah continued page 68 WELL Jack Benny could say really did model Futaba radio us used transmitters incorp orated telephone dial signal response early 40s next maneuver dial 0 long wait compared instant response system presented Futaba trim reversal features grew us realized values offered throttle trim controlled right hand elevator trim leftwith mode II elevator controlled right hand throttle left Although can applications ofthese features mentioned Futaba appealed throttle trim control right hand left controlling rudder during takeoffs landings other features radio have left out because space can see local hobby shop such details write factory direct brochures feature anticipated made radio package natural adventure servos came radio problems large models having enough servo strength torque good center ing neutral repeatability reports conclusions drawn natural use Pius S-i antici pation exasperating held off new approach radios what considered perfect match-up Visions better radio control danced through head never experi enced before elevator aileron dual trim features offered new horizons untried We-Fly Lab attach servo control cord flying site servo engine testing can done own pleasure treat trim reversal elevator throttle took some understanding battery check switch obvious necessity Universal features other radios incorporated design added new design innovations needed some veri fication Age experience sometimes makes us set own peculiar ways look new try understand becomes old-foolsfolly leaves lot enjoyment out aero modeling kind experience makes wish young again learning curve can easier product review product review product review manufacturer claims 3- 4-channel model a trainer sure looks lot interesting TheAir Scout has scale-like appearance vintage light plane kit designed Owen Kampen know will fly well coverof box states kit designed beginner easy build would recommend beginner have several kits under belt prior building ARF model instructions appear excel lent materials good quality TheAir Scout uses 15 25 power pull 54-in wing span through air looks like excellent winter building project beginner can fly product review product review product review bench-testing radios real proof value product comes after installation air Most radios have bench-tested show up per manufacturers specifications under non-installation conditions have good centering torque features case Pitts 5-1 servo good holding strength needed hold aileron controls nonflutter condition same needed bring rudder elevator systems back center position trying adjust ground point servos throttle require high relia bility flying type aircraft safely Dont fooled good intending bench-tests too need quick response mini micro servos just much next aeromodeler certain types flying type aircraft proper servos must Dont try jockey plane around sky sloppy control Its like real has flown smoothly two ball-bearing supported output shaft servos sufficient torque holding strength Futaba Servo FP-5121 just what doctor ordered adventure Its next morning flying site engine range fittings nuts bolts rechecked taxi tests made Too bad could find nothing wrong spec tators screaming Its time fly dont chicken Out now Pitts 5-1 beautiful going back forth during taxi tests resonant sound engine music ear brought back fond memories flights Dean made word go camera ready popped up tail off built-in pull left needed little right thrust completely under control intentionally eame 6uTriTiUr nose heavy during construction fuel added needed couple clicks top elevator trim hold hands-off level flight about half throttle started dropping about one-third throttle looked just like real thingtbjn2.l1fbz pictures Williams Bros A-scale pilot looked little small going sure happy put goggles him since forgotten close canopy excitement checkout flight safe cautious During vertical January1980 125 t Air Scout Concept Models Inc. 2906 Grandview Blvd. Madison WI 53713 4 THE THIRD ANNUAL 3 JANUARY 12& 13 1980 SEE THE LATEST PRODUCTS AND VISIT WITH MAJOR MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS OF MODEL AIRCRAFT* MODEL ENGINES MODEL BOATS RADIO CONTROL SYSTEMS eMODELCARSI*MODELINGACCESSORIES INDOOR DEMONSTRATIONS STATIC DISPLAY COMPETITION IN MANY CATEGORIES OVERSEAS EXHIBITORS CORDIALL Y INVIJftI INTERNATIONAL MODELER SHOW BOX 127 COSTA MESA CA 92627 714 548-4700 banked turns stayed right put aileron response great full power no flutter visible engine leaned out little stayed rich Response hands pilot After few fly-bys time landing remembered Dean instructions recommended three-point flair out Thats way was real joy see No pattern flying yet need training checkout time see no reason expect best airplane Besides week late story deadline See ya around next adventure We-Fly Lab Safety Preston continued page 70 kind requirement since plastic spinners 2apable going over 12000 rpm Perryported Supertigre 60 does 12900 add pipe will go 14000 must go metal spinner Weve no problem plastic rpm metal limit 18000 Are nylon ducted fan units hitting 22500 Youridea using 4-way wrench also over-cautious darn aluminum nuts will strip threads use too much force loosening problem 4-way turned down snugly change humidity say tighten time fire up Nobody does am modeler does like way protecting legal hide expense modeler Offer realistic instructions Ive no doubt will readers will feel letter-writer has point too will probably ignore safety precautions included modeling products Its yourhide trying protect Unfortu nately have accident chances will seeking help others Lets spoil pleasure because carelessness As write second column safety still some two months away publica tion first column Nevertheless Im already getting lot feedback accidents happening fellow modelers through club newsletters mailed AMA Head quarters far common reported incidents involving lacerations pro pellers example engine started rpm much higher expected able hold alrplane prop struck him left arm above elbow prop cut brachial artery median nerve muscle nicked bone before breaking newsletter article goes say arm now cast control movement until heals thumb first two fingers numb tingle have limited mobility present think would agree small change past operating procedures might well worthwhile avoid type injury particular case engine apparently inadvertently started high throttle un expected burst power could handled victim Editor always start engines half-throttleor less will start way finish months sermon have tip comes Jerry Gotts writing DCRC newsletter Jerry clubs safety director happens safety-conscious modelers know Which just goes show us immune accidents Jerry recently have stitches close lacerations three fingers caused contact black glassfilled resin prop props almost totally invisible running engine Jerry suggests prop tips painted white visibility also offers 10 other safety tips regarding pro pellers reproduce benefit 1 Tighten prop nut least beginning flying day 2 Position radio side front prop wont have reach behind prop operate radio sure radio throttle control operating 3 Start engine low throttlenot wide open 4 Keep face away rotating plane prop 5 Use chicken stick electric starter 6 Take extreme caution glow plug wire also removing same engine 7 Examine props often cracks chips balance 8 Give meat grinder wide berth respect commands 9 Always keep uppermost conscious mind spacial relationship hands body spinning prop aware what prop blast may doing others Think about engine thrust might move pivot plane should slip get away 10 Move slowly deliberately think think think. think would add other item Jerrys list needle valve tweaking throttle twiddling behind prop Have safe month John Preston 7012 Elvira Ct Falls Church VA 22042 126 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/01
Page Numbers: 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 71, 125, 126
NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT experience almost good Meeting Pat MACS show bore out text after usual third-degree conversation Bruce Godberson just appeared Byron Originals booth gave tips top advised watch Dean Copeland give demonstration ask him about Pitts S-lA late flying site Dean just finishing started goose pimples up spine started chatting looked flexed parts awesomekit knew experts could handle plane explained Dean concerned about average pilot just mastered basics asked about flutter foam during loops inside outside especially stab elevator also reacted crosswind land ings takeoffs what about deadstick landings Dean very much point walked over starter got OK fly filled fuel tank primed engine flick started up tuned pipe inside fuselage new sound ears big foam fuselage became resonant sounded very realistic Dean started takeoff wind taxi speed increased gave right rudder proceeded have very stable crosswind lift-off climbed out about 40 degrees did two right rolls pattern show spectators flew back starting point did two very tight inside outside loops right over head climbed out doing two rolls hung prop about 150 feet engine stopped dropped out stall deadstick regained control circled around brought crosswind landed about 50 feet starting point smiled said thanks about question claims further Dean expert has lot experience dont plan what did un less have nor recommend anyone else Dean knew validity questions wanted try give straight answers realistic scale view augmented sliding canoov Williams Brothers pilot outstanding decal detailing kit 64 Model Aviation top view displays familiar sunburst wing trim design real Pins famous 1-utaba Modelwith reversing device aileron elevator angle switching device elevator/flap mixing servo testing transmitting some self- contained features human-engineered transmitter readers over- under-present Pitts S-i As time drew near begin Pitts started reading comprehensive instruction manual reviewing parts list came black spinner Painting would no problem however soon resolved new red spinner came mail additional structions guys just dont stop customer satisfaction end Byro Drive ordered asked what type engine used could supply proper mounting came pre drilled match OS Max 60FSRperfectly kit included everything except giue covering material trim sheets radio starting batteries fuel Some special tools gauges supplied requiring good selection sandpaper some sharp cutting blades couple drill bits taps plus normal tools required radio engine installations Additional items almost must supply metal flux brushes applying epoxy masking tape cheap gummy stuff sanding blocks match contours foam especially curved block matches shape between ribs soldering iron will generate enough heat give strong flow-out type joints kit received shipper large size preview things come fuselage two halves fine-detail molded high-density beaded styrene foam male female alignment joints reinforcement gussets material build-up molded areas high stress strain Hole locations dimpled proper location minimal amount sanding required remove some flash before gluing together otlwr foam parts equal accuracy ease installation fit Hinge locations prenotched correct stallation plywood reinforcement blocks required foam has recessed receive precut parts snug good surface alignment fits after individual group packaged bags parts opened identified plus ones came later instruction manual additions almost 340 parts biggest single item 32 Robart plastic pinned hinges substituted 32 New Robart metal pinned hinges large foam pad used offer protec tion during shipping important items needed during construction model We-Fly Lab have found use- foam pads essential facets modeling sometimes prefer foam plastic skin laminated side like carpet manufacturers use padding Two types skin usually available local carpet shop PVC polyvinylchloride PE poly ethelene both have equal ding protection PE chemical resistant accidental spills foam alone has high friction characteris tics can used advantageously during assembly Caution recommended though Small metal shavings grit accumulate pores foam unnoticed can cause havoc finish removed skinned foam easier wipe clean properly cared can last years film-to-foam laminates first de veloped electronics industry found millions dollars could saved labor broken parts using approach during assembly simple demonstration used Lay ten dimes hard surface pick up same thing piece foam and/or skinned foamfatigue fumbling re duction obvious areas precision hydraulic parts being assembled foam pads being used department head asked run hand along surface foam grit unreal two cases testers hand cut minute metal shavings Needless say pads replaced skinned foam could cleaned Obviously takes little imagination see values work area especially engine repairs radio associated electronics work doing final installations finished plane etc simple part Byron Originals ap proach supplying best successful flight Pius S-l just example treats store engineering lab January1980 65 OD subjected lovely Pitts awkward position shot show tail wheel bottom markings Nestled fuselage precision-molded beaded styrene foam Futaba servos receiver battery pack wrapped special absorbent foam held place nylon electrical tie straps Aft Dortion slant-tvoe Sullivan 16-oz fuel tank new Klaooer-Klunk also furnished education alone worth price admission model future models scratch-built pictures drawings detailed instruc tions come kit make construction simplistic almost sure has got something wrong Kind like painting numbers doesnt make Rembrandt Norman Rockwell results almost guaranteed satisfy seems needless rehash everthing already covered instructions other authors will add some suggestions consideration perhaps better warrant further thought testing manufacturer recommends two methods finishing Top Flite Econokote K&B Super Poxy System will supply light weight glass cloth kit uses epoxy resin finishable numerous types paints latter ruled out basic reasons qualified its art lay-up glass epoxy recommended place get educationit will take expert come out under two pounds additional weight could very well end up adding three four pounds finished additional weight flyable would certainly take away flight features achieved Econokote l3-pound version using Econokote system neces sary use proper toolsTop Fite Sealing Irons Heat Gun will give needed low temperature control help yield pro finish 25-fl roil Econokote recommended insure color match remains same colors can vary batch batch individual 6-ft rolls recommended mixing K&B Super Poxy kit manufacturer achieve matched colors modified RCM tests can attributed differences batches both products found different combi nation needed Instead approaching set formula deviating claiming wrong because someone gave some advice worked him very easy have matched system capability own shop will require little extra effort part First use mixer attachment electric drill make sure pigment has blended thoroughly mixed paint com bination placed scrap piece Econokote drop time mixed matching shade achieved provided have kept count drops proper ratio can now mixed added features epoxy urethane ester type paints what see what get After priming usually white hue some colors will change because trans parency coat used Two coats will usually correct spraying first coat aluminum hue over primer will some times eliminate again experimenta tion beforehand can well worth time spent Sometimes during adventures think come up something new can pass find hundreds smart modelers have doing years goes its up grabs problem areas new covering materials sealing off fuel penetration model several areas make aimost impossible adequately seal down Econokote such hole cut-outs wing hold-down bolts tail-wheel mountings open ings tail section control movement areas holes have drilled fuel line passages etc Pigmenting different type fillers tested came breakthrough took some match-mixed K&B Super Poxy 66 Model Aviation worla ngnes ua MaX Wi FSR power aTatone muffler exhaust-off system Zrnger2O/8 pro peller matching red spinner come kit Fuel lines labeled ease identification drilled-out faucet washers used keep cowling chaffing fuselage innovation We-Fly Lab Note thoroughly Bob has prevented oil seepage propeller reamers propeller balancers both Du-Bro Prather Products tested found satisfactoryforavery important task Large propellers like the2O/8 used Byro Drive require perfect balancing See Preston comments spinner balancing mixed couple drops Devcon Five-Minute Epoxy using building spread some scrap styrene foam see would adhere chemically attack foam Eureka flowed out beautifully adhered point tearing foam no chemical attacking problems cured normal time tried establish mixing ratio two drops per ten epoxy gave good results too much would eventually affect cure epoxy probably effectiveness try experiment first havent time try other epoxies different cure times see no reason isnt worth try Needless say field day closing up potential fuel penetration areas carefully applied matched epoxy blended perfectly Econokote did make substitution because personal phobia Neoprene washers used between cowling fuselage past have problems friction areas causing wearing through parts finish no big deal either way designers foresight remarkablethe foam parts go together few hours well organized time spent time presanding checking fits did actual gluing time Sanding best accomplished prior assembly large parts can become awk ward glued together making subject dings sanding stay away edges glued except flash removal best sanded after gluing achievement matching hidden seams gluing starts over-glueno strength addedand sure clean up excess glue uncured Again following outstanding instruction must made minor goof belly pan mounts bottom lower wing did align correctly fuselage finished forgot take considera tion glue joint five layers covering material can cause noticeable protrusion part compounded curved surfaces Yours will look better think through beforehand Finishing rapid correct tools Trim ming requires time patience Full-size patterns supplied trim cutting masking painting pressure-sensitive trim logos supplied kit give realistic touch untrimmed big red bird quite blah item added Red Devils 1 becomes thing beauty used K&B Super Poxy System cowling cabane struts pants canopy trim landing gear Byro Drive thrust shim palnted landing gear covered Econokote seemed adhere better metal way landing gear spreader bar spring loaded shock absorbing configuration used painted rugged axle device mounts molded-in bearing system coupled Williams Bros wheels supplied rounds out well-designed landing gear assembly Now put-together time Install radio hinges struts large furnished 16-oz Sullivan fuel tank system other parts firewall back Again should done foam pad keep denting foam dents take heat gun reshrink Econokote area will stretch over dent will know Leaving Byro Drive engine off until last makes easier lighter moving big parts around Byro Drive system such advanced de sign techniques have see feel ap preciate accomplishment over sell sells itself case engineer has over-designed safety margin case developer used best types materials production moxie give needed design features lightest weight Poly-Flex belts Gates Tensiometer comes supplied proper installation system high-rpm applications has time proven industrial usage words about features become secondary flip propeller over first time 0S Max 6OFSR mounted 20/8 Zinger propeller place must admit few trembles preceded first flip anticipation about same youngster flipped first ignition engine came home work early night set first flip batteries dead spare set loaned out stores closed another day anticipation would pass worth walting Newbatteries fueled up primed needle valve set what considered rich position prop pulled through engine stroke firm grip no pop pulled through again tug hand throttle set first flip made running rich big cloud white smoke trailing out Tatone Exhaust Off Moving rear transmitter hand needle valve adjusted slowly throttle advanced retarded keep ing rich side using K&B 100 fuel nitro good lubrication whole tank run through conthiually checking head overheating What combination OS Max throttled perfectly Byro Drive quivered engine gurgled few times throttle trim tab set full advance during installation throttle linkage moved neutral throttle control fully retarded engine stopped nuts bolts fittings rechecked tightness fuel exhausted checked color clean no tell-tale black specs show metal-to-metal wear going inside engine K&B 100 fuel drained 5% nitro Magnum fuel put tank After priming flipped over third fourth try still warm probably underprimed almost idle setting start After running few minutes rich side leanedher down no exhaust smoke visable opened back up about quarter turn guessing would about best January1980 67 Underneath big fiberglass cowling supplied kit Prop Reduction Byro Drive de velops 18 pounds thrust recommended power sources shown foreground Note engine mounting portion pre-drilled sized request Other goodies described text setting test flights anticipating would probably lean out little air next series tests quite important list flying checkout points First let engine run four five different settings few minutes check fuel loading car buretor causing changes desired rpms also flooding glow plug resulting cooling heating element can cause poor combustion and/or failure suc cessful few quick advances throttle different spots checked still OK airplane held vertical upside down side different speeds nose down see clunk tank installed will fall forward properly maintain fuel pickup dive gives confidence airplane first flight just plain common horse sense protect investment such fine piece equipment should self mandated safety-wise protect inno cent and/or property test run made evening cowling place check radio out range possible interference bad installations appeared ready batteries put charge off flying site pictures next morning first World Engines OS 60 impressive areas performance reacted just way hoped adven tore needed extra confidence builder radio choice came chance good ones can used type flying again luck flying gods holding out happened MACS show Mr York Daimon vice president Futaba Corp confronted questions after saw name plate Model Aviation magazine assumed also part AMA organization staff explained just author doing adven ture series products gave him names people could really help him very polite explained Futaba wanted everything could help make AMA strong wanted give full support endeavors FCC could help get flying sites unexpected pleasure could hardly wait get him together John Worth meeting took place since did have need know parted other sights About hour later York came up asked used Futaba Radios explained used types adventures Futaba used couple years would sufficient some future manu script No no Ill send latest model use politely explained didnt really need another radio type stories doing wasnt always necessary have latest products would mention Futaba used No no give address OK lets keep touch first see can use has specific purpose talked again wanted send latest programmable radio explained really qualified type flying adventures going centered around average sport flier maybe few advanced beginners could challenged left judgment model send story Oh came Futaba Model FP6JN Continued page 125 big PiUs taxies Bob gets feel ship ground prior flight testing suppose proper word kit kit modeling sense word kit little home-built what foam components landing gear note view wino toD faint coverino saq real ship reproduced NO OCR TEXT SCALE 164 3/16 o 345METER jjjjyiiiiiiz4rAFLOOR JLLZLZZZJwoow o51015FEET LANDING GEAR HINGES ONUNDERSIDE7 LIZ 0 I -/ /1 jrzzzznr 4-—-4 ii __ BC 8 LDUVRESA0 DOOR ON LIfT SIDE ONLY ii I __/ tI 0z 2C IK 1 __ C0E POWERPLANT l13HP 1 INNER K5 E5cyL AIR COOLED RADIAL ENGINE MODEL 22 TR 7 MODEL 32 ATER 100 up MODEL 45 ATER oc HP -1929 ALEXANDER BULLET TYPICAL AIR FOIL January1980 71 -LLLL1-I-yTT Li I-_- Moustiques clever pilots H-lOOs Mikkelson Ramos Curry Conover Mufligans rubber-winning Comper Swift Wests Corsair Black Widow electrics Dick Howaitls wee 6 span Chambermaid Bill Caldwells CO2 Stinson 0 Monocoupe George Smiths Farman Papics Travelair Mystery Peanut Irv Akers outstanding electric Inland Sport Fly line kit Bill Burgess D VIII RC ship Vic Larsens Caudron C-714 Bob Pecks Baby Ace Cougar lots others missed trying get little personal airtime tour down trunk line allowed leisurely appreciation Dick Allens outstanding Stan dard Model J Jumbo rubber ship way down Vancouver BC Dick Howards collection half-Peanuts such wee Leopard Moth Ponnier monoplane Cham bermaid BD-5 just off building board Dick Nelsons DH 6 Cougar Kevilles Cougar just won Peanut dozens others deserve mention space lacking Wish could have youd like share excitement type modeling Flightmasters dedicated furthering would glad send information about club its magnificent newsletter/journal address Flightmasters 423-C San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica CA 90402 Bill Warner 423-C San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica CA 90402 We-Fly Lab/Harrah continued page 68 WELL Jack Benny could say really did model Futaba radio us used transmitters incorp orated telephone dial signal response early 40s next maneuver dial 0 long wait compared instant response system presented Futaba trim reversal features grew us realized values offered throttle trim controlled right hand elevator trim leftwith mode II elevator controlled right hand throttle left Although can applications ofthese features mentioned Futaba appealed throttle trim control right hand left controlling rudder during takeoffs landings other features radio have left out because space can see local hobby shop such details write factory direct brochures feature anticipated made radio package natural adventure servos came radio problems large models having enough servo strength torque good center ing neutral repeatability reports conclusions drawn natural use Pius S-i antici pation exasperating held off new approach radios what considered perfect match-up Visions better radio control danced through head never experi enced before elevator aileron dual trim features offered new horizons untried We-Fly Lab attach servo control cord flying site servo engine testing can done own pleasure treat trim reversal elevator throttle took some understanding battery check switch obvious necessity Universal features other radios incorporated design added new design innovations needed some veri fication Age experience sometimes makes us set own peculiar ways look new try understand becomes old-foolsfolly leaves lot enjoyment out aero modeling kind experience makes wish young again learning curve can easier product review product review product review manufacturer claims 3- 4-channel model a trainer sure looks lot interesting TheAir Scout has scale-like appearance vintage light plane kit designed Owen Kampen know will fly well coverof box states kit designed beginner easy build would recommend beginner have several kits under belt prior building ARF model instructions appear excel lent materials good quality TheAir Scout uses 15 25 power pull 54-in wing span through air looks like excellent winter building project beginner can fly product review product review product review bench-testing radios real proof value product comes after installation air Most radios have bench-tested show up per manufacturers specifications under non-installation conditions have good centering torque features case Pitts 5-1 servo good holding strength needed hold aileron controls nonflutter condition same needed bring rudder elevator systems back center position trying adjust ground point servos throttle require high relia bility flying type aircraft safely Dont fooled good intending bench-tests too need quick response mini micro servos just much next aeromodeler certain types flying type aircraft proper servos must Dont try jockey plane around sky sloppy control Its like real has flown smoothly two ball-bearing supported output shaft servos sufficient torque holding strength Futaba Servo FP-5121 just what doctor ordered adventure Its next morning flying site engine range fittings nuts bolts rechecked taxi tests made Too bad could find nothing wrong spec tators screaming Its time fly dont chicken Out now Pitts 5-1 beautiful going back forth during taxi tests resonant sound engine music ear brought back fond memories flights Dean made word go camera ready popped up tail off built-in pull left needed little right thrust completely under control intentionally eame 6uTriTiUr nose heavy during construction fuel added needed couple clicks top elevator trim hold hands-off level flight about half throttle started dropping about one-third throttle looked just like real thingtbjn2.l1fbz pictures Williams Bros A-scale pilot looked little small going sure happy put goggles him since forgotten close canopy excitement checkout flight safe cautious During vertical January1980 125 t Air Scout Concept Models Inc. 2906 Grandview Blvd. Madison WI 53713 4 THE THIRD ANNUAL 3 JANUARY 12& 13 1980 SEE THE LATEST PRODUCTS AND VISIT WITH MAJOR MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS OF MODEL AIRCRAFT* MODEL ENGINES MODEL BOATS RADIO CONTROL SYSTEMS eMODELCARSI*MODELINGACCESSORIES INDOOR DEMONSTRATIONS STATIC DISPLAY COMPETITION IN MANY CATEGORIES OVERSEAS EXHIBITORS CORDIALL Y INVIJftI INTERNATIONAL MODELER SHOW BOX 127 COSTA MESA CA 92627 714 548-4700 banked turns stayed right put aileron response great full power no flutter visible engine leaned out little stayed rich Response hands pilot After few fly-bys time landing remembered Dean instructions recommended three-point flair out Thats way was real joy see No pattern flying yet need training checkout time see no reason expect best airplane Besides week late story deadline See ya around next adventure We-Fly Lab Safety Preston continued page 70 kind requirement since plastic spinners 2apable going over 12000 rpm Perryported Supertigre 60 does 12900 add pipe will go 14000 must go metal spinner Weve no problem plastic rpm metal limit 18000 Are nylon ducted fan units hitting 22500 Youridea using 4-way wrench also over-cautious darn aluminum nuts will strip threads use too much force loosening problem 4-way turned down snugly change humidity say tighten time fire up Nobody does am modeler does like way protecting legal hide expense modeler Offer realistic instructions Ive no doubt will readers will feel letter-writer has point too will probably ignore safety precautions included modeling products Its yourhide trying protect Unfortu nately have accident chances will seeking help others Lets spoil pleasure because carelessness As write second column safety still some two months away publica tion first column Nevertheless Im already getting lot feedback accidents happening fellow modelers through club newsletters mailed AMA Head quarters far common reported incidents involving lacerations pro pellers example engine started rpm much higher expected able hold alrplane prop struck him left arm above elbow prop cut brachial artery median nerve muscle nicked bone before breaking newsletter article goes say arm now cast control movement until heals thumb first two fingers numb tingle have limited mobility present think would agree small change past operating procedures might well worthwhile avoid type injury particular case engine apparently inadvertently started high throttle un expected burst power could handled victim Editor always start engines half-throttleor less will start way finish months sermon have tip comes Jerry Gotts writing DCRC newsletter Jerry clubs safety director happens safety-conscious modelers know Which just goes show us immune accidents Jerry recently have stitches close lacerations three fingers caused contact black glassfilled resin prop props almost totally invisible running engine Jerry suggests prop tips painted white visibility also offers 10 other safety tips regarding pro pellers reproduce benefit 1 Tighten prop nut least beginning flying day 2 Position radio side front prop wont have reach behind prop operate radio sure radio throttle control operating 3 Start engine low throttlenot wide open 4 Keep face away rotating plane prop 5 Use chicken stick electric starter 6 Take extreme caution glow plug wire also removing same engine 7 Examine props often cracks chips balance 8 Give meat grinder wide berth respect commands 9 Always keep uppermost conscious mind spacial relationship hands body spinning prop aware what prop blast may doing others Think about engine thrust might move pivot plane should slip get away 10 Move slowly deliberately think think think. think would add other item Jerrys list needle valve tweaking throttle twiddling behind prop Have safe month John Preston 7012 Elvira Ct Falls Church VA 22042 126 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/01
Page Numbers: 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 71, 125, 126
NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT experience almost good Meeting Pat MACS show bore out text after usual third-degree conversation Bruce Godberson just appeared Byron Originals booth gave tips top advised watch Dean Copeland give demonstration ask him about Pitts S-lA late flying site Dean just finishing started goose pimples up spine started chatting looked flexed parts awesomekit knew experts could handle plane explained Dean concerned about average pilot just mastered basics asked about flutter foam during loops inside outside especially stab elevator also reacted crosswind land ings takeoffs what about deadstick landings Dean very much point walked over starter got OK fly filled fuel tank primed engine flick started up tuned pipe inside fuselage new sound ears big foam fuselage became resonant sounded very realistic Dean started takeoff wind taxi speed increased gave right rudder proceeded have very stable crosswind lift-off climbed out about 40 degrees did two right rolls pattern show spectators flew back starting point did two very tight inside outside loops right over head climbed out doing two rolls hung prop about 150 feet engine stopped dropped out stall deadstick regained control circled around brought crosswind landed about 50 feet starting point smiled said thanks about question claims further Dean expert has lot experience dont plan what did un less have nor recommend anyone else Dean knew validity questions wanted try give straight answers realistic scale view augmented sliding canoov Williams Brothers pilot outstanding decal detailing kit 64 Model Aviation top view displays familiar sunburst wing trim design real Pins famous 1-utaba Modelwith reversing device aileron elevator angle switching device elevator/flap mixing servo testing transmitting some self- contained features human-engineered transmitter readers over- under-present Pitts S-i As time drew near begin Pitts started reading comprehensive instruction manual reviewing parts list came black spinner Painting would no problem however soon resolved new red spinner came mail additional structions guys just dont stop customer satisfaction end Byro Drive ordered asked what type engine used could supply proper mounting came pre drilled match OS Max 60FSRperfectly kit included everything except giue covering material trim sheets radio starting batteries fuel Some special tools gauges supplied requiring good selection sandpaper some sharp cutting blades couple drill bits taps plus normal tools required radio engine installations Additional items almost must supply metal flux brushes applying epoxy masking tape cheap gummy stuff sanding blocks match contours foam especially curved block matches shape between ribs soldering iron will generate enough heat give strong flow-out type joints kit received shipper large size preview things come fuselage two halves fine-detail molded high-density beaded styrene foam male female alignment joints reinforcement gussets material build-up molded areas high stress strain Hole locations dimpled proper location minimal amount sanding required remove some flash before gluing together otlwr foam parts equal accuracy ease installation fit Hinge locations prenotched correct stallation plywood reinforcement blocks required foam has recessed receive precut parts snug good surface alignment fits after individual group packaged bags parts opened identified plus ones came later instruction manual additions almost 340 parts biggest single item 32 Robart plastic pinned hinges substituted 32 New Robart metal pinned hinges large foam pad used offer protec tion during shipping important items needed during construction model We-Fly Lab have found use- foam pads essential facets modeling sometimes prefer foam plastic skin laminated side like carpet manufacturers use padding Two types skin usually available local carpet shop PVC polyvinylchloride PE poly ethelene both have equal ding protection PE chemical resistant accidental spills foam alone has high friction characteris tics can used advantageously during assembly Caution recommended though Small metal shavings grit accumulate pores foam unnoticed can cause havoc finish removed skinned foam easier wipe clean properly cared can last years film-to-foam laminates first de veloped electronics industry found millions dollars could saved labor broken parts using approach during assembly simple demonstration used Lay ten dimes hard surface pick up same thing piece foam and/or skinned foamfatigue fumbling re duction obvious areas precision hydraulic parts being assembled foam pads being used department head asked run hand along surface foam grit unreal two cases testers hand cut minute metal shavings Needless say pads replaced skinned foam could cleaned Obviously takes little imagination see values work area especially engine repairs radio associated electronics work doing final installations finished plane etc simple part Byron Originals ap proach supplying best successful flight Pius S-l just example treats store engineering lab January1980 65 OD subjected lovely Pitts awkward position shot show tail wheel bottom markings Nestled fuselage precision-molded beaded styrene foam Futaba servos receiver battery pack wrapped special absorbent foam held place nylon electrical tie straps Aft Dortion slant-tvoe Sullivan 16-oz fuel tank new Klaooer-Klunk also furnished education alone worth price admission model future models scratch-built pictures drawings detailed instruc tions come kit make construction simplistic almost sure has got something wrong Kind like painting numbers doesnt make Rembrandt Norman Rockwell results almost guaranteed satisfy seems needless rehash everthing already covered instructions other authors will add some suggestions consideration perhaps better warrant further thought testing manufacturer recommends two methods finishing Top Flite Econokote K&B Super Poxy System will supply light weight glass cloth kit uses epoxy resin finishable numerous types paints latter ruled out basic reasons qualified its art lay-up glass epoxy recommended place get educationit will take expert come out under two pounds additional weight could very well end up adding three four pounds finished additional weight flyable would certainly take away flight features achieved Econokote l3-pound version using Econokote system neces sary use proper toolsTop Fite Sealing Irons Heat Gun will give needed low temperature control help yield pro finish 25-fl roil Econokote recommended insure color match remains same colors can vary batch batch individual 6-ft rolls recommended mixing K&B Super Poxy kit manufacturer achieve matched colors modified RCM tests can attributed differences batches both products found different combi nation needed Instead approaching set formula deviating claiming wrong because someone gave some advice worked him very easy have matched system capability own shop will require little extra effort part First use mixer attachment electric drill make sure pigment has blended thoroughly mixed paint com bination placed scrap piece Econokote drop time mixed matching shade achieved provided have kept count drops proper ratio can now mixed added features epoxy urethane ester type paints what see what get After priming usually white hue some colors will change because trans parency coat used Two coats will usually correct spraying first coat aluminum hue over primer will some times eliminate again experimenta tion beforehand can well worth time spent Sometimes during adventures think come up something new can pass find hundreds smart modelers have doing years goes its up grabs problem areas new covering materials sealing off fuel penetration model several areas make aimost impossible adequately seal down Econokote such hole cut-outs wing hold-down bolts tail-wheel mountings open ings tail section control movement areas holes have drilled fuel line passages etc Pigmenting different type fillers tested came breakthrough took some match-mixed K&B Super Poxy 66 Model Aviation worla ngnes ua MaX Wi FSR power aTatone muffler exhaust-off system Zrnger2O/8 pro peller matching red spinner come kit Fuel lines labeled ease identification drilled-out faucet washers used keep cowling chaffing fuselage innovation We-Fly Lab Note thoroughly Bob has prevented oil seepage propeller reamers propeller balancers both Du-Bro Prather Products tested found satisfactoryforavery important task Large propellers like the2O/8 used Byro Drive require perfect balancing See Preston comments spinner balancing mixed couple drops Devcon Five-Minute Epoxy using building spread some scrap styrene foam see would adhere chemically attack foam Eureka flowed out beautifully adhered point tearing foam no chemical attacking problems cured normal time tried establish mixing ratio two drops per ten epoxy gave good results too much would eventually affect cure epoxy probably effectiveness try experiment first havent time try other epoxies different cure times see no reason isnt worth try Needless say field day closing up potential fuel penetration areas carefully applied matched epoxy blended perfectly Econokote did make substitution because personal phobia Neoprene washers used between cowling fuselage past have problems friction areas causing wearing through parts finish no big deal either way designers foresight remarkablethe foam parts go together few hours well organized time spent time presanding checking fits did actual gluing time Sanding best accomplished prior assembly large parts can become awk ward glued together making subject dings sanding stay away edges glued except flash removal best sanded after gluing achievement matching hidden seams gluing starts over-glueno strength addedand sure clean up excess glue uncured Again following outstanding instruction must made minor goof belly pan mounts bottom lower wing did align correctly fuselage finished forgot take considera tion glue joint five layers covering material can cause noticeable protrusion part compounded curved surfaces Yours will look better think through beforehand Finishing rapid correct tools Trim ming requires time patience Full-size patterns supplied trim cutting masking painting pressure-sensitive trim logos supplied kit give realistic touch untrimmed big red bird quite blah item added Red Devils 1 becomes thing beauty used K&B Super Poxy System cowling cabane struts pants canopy trim landing gear Byro Drive thrust shim palnted landing gear covered Econokote seemed adhere better metal way landing gear spreader bar spring loaded shock absorbing configuration used painted rugged axle device mounts molded-in bearing system coupled Williams Bros wheels supplied rounds out well-designed landing gear assembly Now put-together time Install radio hinges struts large furnished 16-oz Sullivan fuel tank system other parts firewall back Again should done foam pad keep denting foam dents take heat gun reshrink Econokote area will stretch over dent will know Leaving Byro Drive engine off until last makes easier lighter moving big parts around Byro Drive system such advanced de sign techniques have see feel ap preciate accomplishment over sell sells itself case engineer has over-designed safety margin case developer used best types materials production moxie give needed design features lightest weight Poly-Flex belts Gates Tensiometer comes supplied proper installation system high-rpm applications has time proven industrial usage words about features become secondary flip propeller over first time 0S Max 6OFSR mounted 20/8 Zinger propeller place must admit few trembles preceded first flip anticipation about same youngster flipped first ignition engine came home work early night set first flip batteries dead spare set loaned out stores closed another day anticipation would pass worth walting Newbatteries fueled up primed needle valve set what considered rich position prop pulled through engine stroke firm grip no pop pulled through again tug hand throttle set first flip made running rich big cloud white smoke trailing out Tatone Exhaust Off Moving rear transmitter hand needle valve adjusted slowly throttle advanced retarded keep ing rich side using K&B 100 fuel nitro good lubrication whole tank run through conthiually checking head overheating What combination OS Max throttled perfectly Byro Drive quivered engine gurgled few times throttle trim tab set full advance during installation throttle linkage moved neutral throttle control fully retarded engine stopped nuts bolts fittings rechecked tightness fuel exhausted checked color clean no tell-tale black specs show metal-to-metal wear going inside engine K&B 100 fuel drained 5% nitro Magnum fuel put tank After priming flipped over third fourth try still warm probably underprimed almost idle setting start After running few minutes rich side leanedher down no exhaust smoke visable opened back up about quarter turn guessing would about best January1980 67 Underneath big fiberglass cowling supplied kit Prop Reduction Byro Drive de velops 18 pounds thrust recommended power sources shown foreground Note engine mounting portion pre-drilled sized request Other goodies described text setting test flights anticipating would probably lean out little air next series tests quite important list flying checkout points First let engine run four five different settings few minutes check fuel loading car buretor causing changes desired rpms also flooding glow plug resulting cooling heating element can cause poor combustion and/or failure suc cessful few quick advances throttle different spots checked still OK airplane held vertical upside down side different speeds nose down see clunk tank installed will fall forward properly maintain fuel pickup dive gives confidence airplane first flight just plain common horse sense protect investment such fine piece equipment should self mandated safety-wise protect inno cent and/or property test run made evening cowling place check radio out range possible interference bad installations appeared ready batteries put charge off flying site pictures next morning first World Engines OS 60 impressive areas performance reacted just way hoped adven tore needed extra confidence builder radio choice came chance good ones can used type flying again luck flying gods holding out happened MACS show Mr York Daimon vice president Futaba Corp confronted questions after saw name plate Model Aviation magazine assumed also part AMA organization staff explained just author doing adven ture series products gave him names people could really help him very polite explained Futaba wanted everything could help make AMA strong wanted give full support endeavors FCC could help get flying sites unexpected pleasure could hardly wait get him together John Worth meeting took place since did have need know parted other sights About hour later York came up asked used Futaba Radios explained used types adventures Futaba used couple years would sufficient some future manu script No no Ill send latest model use politely explained didnt really need another radio type stories doing wasnt always necessary have latest products would mention Futaba used No no give address OK lets keep touch first see can use has specific purpose talked again wanted send latest programmable radio explained really qualified type flying adventures going centered around average sport flier maybe few advanced beginners could challenged left judgment model send story Oh came Futaba Model FP6JN Continued page 125 big PiUs taxies Bob gets feel ship ground prior flight testing suppose proper word kit kit modeling sense word kit little home-built what foam components landing gear note view wino toD faint coverino saq real ship reproduced NO OCR TEXT SCALE 164 3/16 o 345METER jjjjyiiiiiiz4rAFLOOR JLLZLZZZJwoow o51015FEET LANDING GEAR HINGES ONUNDERSIDE7 LIZ 0 I -/ /1 jrzzzznr 4-—-4 ii __ BC 8 LDUVRESA0 DOOR ON LIfT SIDE ONLY ii I __/ tI 0z 2C IK 1 __ C0E POWERPLANT l13HP 1 INNER K5 E5cyL AIR COOLED RADIAL ENGINE MODEL 22 TR 7 MODEL 32 ATER 100 up MODEL 45 ATER oc HP -1929 ALEXANDER BULLET TYPICAL AIR FOIL January1980 71 -LLLL1-I-yTT Li I-_- Moustiques clever pilots H-lOOs Mikkelson Ramos Curry Conover Mufligans rubber-winning Comper Swift Wests Corsair Black Widow electrics Dick Howaitls wee 6 span Chambermaid Bill Caldwells CO2 Stinson 0 Monocoupe George Smiths Farman Papics Travelair Mystery Peanut Irv Akers outstanding electric Inland Sport Fly line kit Bill Burgess D VIII RC ship Vic Larsens Caudron C-714 Bob Pecks Baby Ace Cougar lots others missed trying get little personal airtime tour down trunk line allowed leisurely appreciation Dick Allens outstanding Stan dard Model J Jumbo rubber ship way down Vancouver BC Dick Howards collection half-Peanuts such wee Leopard Moth Ponnier monoplane Cham bermaid BD-5 just off building board Dick Nelsons DH 6 Cougar Kevilles Cougar just won Peanut dozens others deserve mention space lacking Wish could have youd like share excitement type modeling Flightmasters dedicated furthering would glad send information about club its magnificent newsletter/journal address Flightmasters 423-C San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica CA 90402 Bill Warner 423-C San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica CA 90402 We-Fly Lab/Harrah continued page 68 WELL Jack Benny could say really did model Futaba radio us used transmitters incorp orated telephone dial signal response early 40s next maneuver dial 0 long wait compared instant response system presented Futaba trim reversal features grew us realized values offered throttle trim controlled right hand elevator trim leftwith mode II elevator controlled right hand throttle left Although can applications ofthese features mentioned Futaba appealed throttle trim control right hand left controlling rudder during takeoffs landings other features radio have left out because space can see local hobby shop such details write factory direct brochures feature anticipated made radio package natural adventure servos came radio problems large models having enough servo strength torque good center ing neutral repeatability reports conclusions drawn natural use Pius S-i antici pation exasperating held off new approach radios what considered perfect match-up Visions better radio control danced through head never experi enced before elevator aileron dual trim features offered new horizons untried We-Fly Lab attach servo control cord flying site servo engine testing can done own pleasure treat trim reversal elevator throttle took some understanding battery check switch obvious necessity Universal features other radios incorporated design added new design innovations needed some veri fication Age experience sometimes makes us set own peculiar ways look new try understand becomes old-foolsfolly leaves lot enjoyment out aero modeling kind experience makes wish young again learning curve can easier product review product review product review manufacturer claims 3- 4-channel model a trainer sure looks lot interesting TheAir Scout has scale-like appearance vintage light plane kit designed Owen Kampen know will fly well coverof box states kit designed beginner easy build would recommend beginner have several kits under belt prior building ARF model instructions appear excel lent materials good quality TheAir Scout uses 15 25 power pull 54-in wing span through air looks like excellent winter building project beginner can fly product review product review product review bench-testing radios real proof value product comes after installation air Most radios have bench-tested show up per manufacturers specifications under non-installation conditions have good centering torque features case Pitts 5-1 servo good holding strength needed hold aileron controls nonflutter condition same needed bring rudder elevator systems back center position trying adjust ground point servos throttle require high relia bility flying type aircraft safely Dont fooled good intending bench-tests too need quick response mini micro servos just much next aeromodeler certain types flying type aircraft proper servos must Dont try jockey plane around sky sloppy control Its like real has flown smoothly two ball-bearing supported output shaft servos sufficient torque holding strength Futaba Servo FP-5121 just what doctor ordered adventure Its next morning flying site engine range fittings nuts bolts rechecked taxi tests made Too bad could find nothing wrong spec tators screaming Its time fly dont chicken Out now Pitts 5-1 beautiful going back forth during taxi tests resonant sound engine music ear brought back fond memories flights Dean made word go camera ready popped up tail off built-in pull left needed little right thrust completely under control intentionally eame 6uTriTiUr nose heavy during construction fuel added needed couple clicks top elevator trim hold hands-off level flight about half throttle started dropping about one-third throttle looked just like real thingtbjn2.l1fbz pictures Williams Bros A-scale pilot looked little small going sure happy put goggles him since forgotten close canopy excitement checkout flight safe cautious During vertical January1980 125 t Air Scout Concept Models Inc. 2906 Grandview Blvd. Madison WI 53713 4 THE THIRD ANNUAL 3 JANUARY 12& 13 1980 SEE THE LATEST PRODUCTS AND VISIT WITH MAJOR MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS OF MODEL AIRCRAFT* MODEL ENGINES MODEL BOATS RADIO CONTROL SYSTEMS eMODELCARSI*MODELINGACCESSORIES INDOOR DEMONSTRATIONS STATIC DISPLAY COMPETITION IN MANY CATEGORIES OVERSEAS EXHIBITORS CORDIALL Y INVIJftI INTERNATIONAL MODELER SHOW BOX 127 COSTA MESA CA 92627 714 548-4700 banked turns stayed right put aileron response great full power no flutter visible engine leaned out little stayed rich Response hands pilot After few fly-bys time landing remembered Dean instructions recommended three-point flair out Thats way was real joy see No pattern flying yet need training checkout time see no reason expect best airplane Besides week late story deadline See ya around next adventure We-Fly Lab Safety Preston continued page 70 kind requirement since plastic spinners 2apable going over 12000 rpm Perryported Supertigre 60 does 12900 add pipe will go 14000 must go metal spinner Weve no problem plastic rpm metal limit 18000 Are nylon ducted fan units hitting 22500 Youridea using 4-way wrench also over-cautious darn aluminum nuts will strip threads use too much force loosening problem 4-way turned down snugly change humidity say tighten time fire up Nobody does am modeler does like way protecting legal hide expense modeler Offer realistic instructions Ive no doubt will readers will feel letter-writer has point too will probably ignore safety precautions included modeling products Its yourhide trying protect Unfortu nately have accident chances will seeking help others Lets spoil pleasure because carelessness As write second column safety still some two months away publica tion first column Nevertheless Im already getting lot feedback accidents happening fellow modelers through club newsletters mailed AMA Head quarters far common reported incidents involving lacerations pro pellers example engine started rpm much higher expected able hold alrplane prop struck him left arm above elbow prop cut brachial artery median nerve muscle nicked bone before breaking newsletter article goes say arm now cast control movement until heals thumb first two fingers numb tingle have limited mobility present think would agree small change past operating procedures might well worthwhile avoid type injury particular case engine apparently inadvertently started high throttle un expected burst power could handled victim Editor always start engines half-throttleor less will start way finish months sermon have tip comes Jerry Gotts writing DCRC newsletter Jerry clubs safety director happens safety-conscious modelers know Which just goes show us immune accidents Jerry recently have stitches close lacerations three fingers caused contact black glassfilled resin prop props almost totally invisible running engine Jerry suggests prop tips painted white visibility also offers 10 other safety tips regarding pro pellers reproduce benefit 1 Tighten prop nut least beginning flying day 2 Position radio side front prop wont have reach behind prop operate radio sure radio throttle control operating 3 Start engine low throttlenot wide open 4 Keep face away rotating plane prop 5 Use chicken stick electric starter 6 Take extreme caution glow plug wire also removing same engine 7 Examine props often cracks chips balance 8 Give meat grinder wide berth respect commands 9 Always keep uppermost conscious mind spacial relationship hands body spinning prop aware what prop blast may doing others Think about engine thrust might move pivot plane should slip get away 10 Move slowly deliberately think think think. think would add other item Jerrys list needle valve tweaking throttle twiddling behind prop Have safe month John Preston 7012 Elvira Ct Falls Church VA 22042 126 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/01
Page Numbers: 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 71, 125, 126
NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT experience almost good Meeting Pat MACS show bore out text after usual third-degree conversation Bruce Godberson just appeared Byron Originals booth gave tips top advised watch Dean Copeland give demonstration ask him about Pitts S-lA late flying site Dean just finishing started goose pimples up spine started chatting looked flexed parts awesomekit knew experts could handle plane explained Dean concerned about average pilot just mastered basics asked about flutter foam during loops inside outside especially stab elevator also reacted crosswind land ings takeoffs what about deadstick landings Dean very much point walked over starter got OK fly filled fuel tank primed engine flick started up tuned pipe inside fuselage new sound ears big foam fuselage became resonant sounded very realistic Dean started takeoff wind taxi speed increased gave right rudder proceeded have very stable crosswind lift-off climbed out about 40 degrees did two right rolls pattern show spectators flew back starting point did two very tight inside outside loops right over head climbed out doing two rolls hung prop about 150 feet engine stopped dropped out stall deadstick regained control circled around brought crosswind landed about 50 feet starting point smiled said thanks about question claims further Dean expert has lot experience dont plan what did un less have nor recommend anyone else Dean knew validity questions wanted try give straight answers realistic scale view augmented sliding canoov Williams Brothers pilot outstanding decal detailing kit 64 Model Aviation top view displays familiar sunburst wing trim design real Pins famous 1-utaba Modelwith reversing device aileron elevator angle switching device elevator/flap mixing servo testing transmitting some self- contained features human-engineered transmitter readers over- under-present Pitts S-i As time drew near begin Pitts started reading comprehensive instruction manual reviewing parts list came black spinner Painting would no problem however soon resolved new red spinner came mail additional structions guys just dont stop customer satisfaction end Byro Drive ordered asked what type engine used could supply proper mounting came pre drilled match OS Max 60FSRperfectly kit included everything except giue covering material trim sheets radio starting batteries fuel Some special tools gauges supplied requiring good selection sandpaper some sharp cutting blades couple drill bits taps plus normal tools required radio engine installations Additional items almost must supply metal flux brushes applying epoxy masking tape cheap gummy stuff sanding blocks match contours foam especially curved block matches shape between ribs soldering iron will generate enough heat give strong flow-out type joints kit received shipper large size preview things come fuselage two halves fine-detail molded high-density beaded styrene foam male female alignment joints reinforcement gussets material build-up molded areas high stress strain Hole locations dimpled proper location minimal amount sanding required remove some flash before gluing together otlwr foam parts equal accuracy ease installation fit Hinge locations prenotched correct stallation plywood reinforcement blocks required foam has recessed receive precut parts snug good surface alignment fits after individual group packaged bags parts opened identified plus ones came later instruction manual additions almost 340 parts biggest single item 32 Robart plastic pinned hinges substituted 32 New Robart metal pinned hinges large foam pad used offer protec tion during shipping important items needed during construction model We-Fly Lab have found use- foam pads essential facets modeling sometimes prefer foam plastic skin laminated side like carpet manufacturers use padding Two types skin usually available local carpet shop PVC polyvinylchloride PE poly ethelene both have equal ding protection PE chemical resistant accidental spills foam alone has high friction characteris tics can used advantageously during assembly Caution recommended though Small metal shavings grit accumulate pores foam unnoticed can cause havoc finish removed skinned foam easier wipe clean properly cared can last years film-to-foam laminates first de veloped electronics industry found millions dollars could saved labor broken parts using approach during assembly simple demonstration used Lay ten dimes hard surface pick up same thing piece foam and/or skinned foamfatigue fumbling re duction obvious areas precision hydraulic parts being assembled foam pads being used department head asked run hand along surface foam grit unreal two cases testers hand cut minute metal shavings Needless say pads replaced skinned foam could cleaned Obviously takes little imagination see values work area especially engine repairs radio associated electronics work doing final installations finished plane etc simple part Byron Originals ap proach supplying best successful flight Pius S-l just example treats store engineering lab January1980 65 OD subjected lovely Pitts awkward position shot show tail wheel bottom markings Nestled fuselage precision-molded beaded styrene foam Futaba servos receiver battery pack wrapped special absorbent foam held place nylon electrical tie straps Aft Dortion slant-tvoe Sullivan 16-oz fuel tank new Klaooer-Klunk also furnished education alone worth price admission model future models scratch-built pictures drawings detailed instruc tions come kit make construction simplistic almost sure has got something wrong Kind like painting numbers doesnt make Rembrandt Norman Rockwell results almost guaranteed satisfy seems needless rehash everthing already covered instructions other authors will add some suggestions consideration perhaps better warrant further thought testing manufacturer recommends two methods finishing Top Flite Econokote K&B Super Poxy System will supply light weight glass cloth kit uses epoxy resin finishable numerous types paints latter ruled out basic reasons qualified its art lay-up glass epoxy recommended place get educationit will take expert come out under two pounds additional weight could very well end up adding three four pounds finished additional weight flyable would certainly take away flight features achieved Econokote l3-pound version using Econokote system neces sary use proper toolsTop Fite Sealing Irons Heat Gun will give needed low temperature control help yield pro finish 25-fl roil Econokote recommended insure color match remains same colors can vary batch batch individual 6-ft rolls recommended mixing K&B Super Poxy kit manufacturer achieve matched colors modified RCM tests can attributed differences batches both products found different combi nation needed Instead approaching set formula deviating claiming wrong because someone gave some advice worked him very easy have matched system capability own shop will require little extra effort part First use mixer attachment electric drill make sure pigment has blended thoroughly mixed paint com bination placed scrap piece Econokote drop time mixed matching shade achieved provided have kept count drops proper ratio can now mixed added features epoxy urethane ester type paints what see what get After priming usually white hue some colors will change because trans parency coat used Two coats will usually correct spraying first coat aluminum hue over primer will some times eliminate again experimenta tion beforehand can well worth time spent Sometimes during adventures think come up something new can pass find hundreds smart modelers have doing years goes its up grabs problem areas new covering materials sealing off fuel penetration model several areas make aimost impossible adequately seal down Econokote such hole cut-outs wing hold-down bolts tail-wheel mountings open ings tail section control movement areas holes have drilled fuel line passages etc Pigmenting different type fillers tested came breakthrough took some match-mixed K&B Super Poxy 66 Model Aviation worla ngnes ua MaX Wi FSR power aTatone muffler exhaust-off system Zrnger2O/8 pro peller matching red spinner come kit Fuel lines labeled ease identification drilled-out faucet washers used keep cowling chaffing fuselage innovation We-Fly Lab Note thoroughly Bob has prevented oil seepage propeller reamers propeller balancers both Du-Bro Prather Products tested found satisfactoryforavery important task Large propellers like the2O/8 used Byro Drive require perfect balancing See Preston comments spinner balancing mixed couple drops Devcon Five-Minute Epoxy using building spread some scrap styrene foam see would adhere chemically attack foam Eureka flowed out beautifully adhered point tearing foam no chemical attacking problems cured normal time tried establish mixing ratio two drops per ten epoxy gave good results too much would eventually affect cure epoxy probably effectiveness try experiment first havent time try other epoxies different cure times see no reason isnt worth try Needless say field day closing up potential fuel penetration areas carefully applied matched epoxy blended perfectly Econokote did make substitution because personal phobia Neoprene washers used between cowling fuselage past have problems friction areas causing wearing through parts finish no big deal either way designers foresight remarkablethe foam parts go together few hours well organized time spent time presanding checking fits did actual gluing time Sanding best accomplished prior assembly large parts can become awk ward glued together making subject dings sanding stay away edges glued except flash removal best sanded after gluing achievement matching hidden seams gluing starts over-glueno strength addedand sure clean up excess glue uncured Again following outstanding instruction must made minor goof belly pan mounts bottom lower wing did align correctly fuselage finished forgot take considera tion glue joint five layers covering material can cause noticeable protrusion part compounded curved surfaces Yours will look better think through beforehand Finishing rapid correct tools Trim ming requires time patience Full-size patterns supplied trim cutting masking painting pressure-sensitive trim logos supplied kit give realistic touch untrimmed big red bird quite blah item added Red Devils 1 becomes thing beauty used K&B Super Poxy System cowling cabane struts pants canopy trim landing gear Byro Drive thrust shim palnted landing gear covered Econokote seemed adhere better metal way landing gear spreader bar spring loaded shock absorbing configuration used painted rugged axle device mounts molded-in bearing system coupled Williams Bros wheels supplied rounds out well-designed landing gear assembly Now put-together time Install radio hinges struts large furnished 16-oz Sullivan fuel tank system other parts firewall back Again should done foam pad keep denting foam dents take heat gun reshrink Econokote area will stretch over dent will know Leaving Byro Drive engine off until last makes easier lighter moving big parts around Byro Drive system such advanced de sign techniques have see feel ap preciate accomplishment over sell sells itself case engineer has over-designed safety margin case developer used best types materials production moxie give needed design features lightest weight Poly-Flex belts Gates Tensiometer comes supplied proper installation system high-rpm applications has time proven industrial usage words about features become secondary flip propeller over first time 0S Max 6OFSR mounted 20/8 Zinger propeller place must admit few trembles preceded first flip anticipation about same youngster flipped first ignition engine came home work early night set first flip batteries dead spare set loaned out stores closed another day anticipation would pass worth walting Newbatteries fueled up primed needle valve set what considered rich position prop pulled through engine stroke firm grip no pop pulled through again tug hand throttle set first flip made running rich big cloud white smoke trailing out Tatone Exhaust Off Moving rear transmitter hand needle valve adjusted slowly throttle advanced retarded keep ing rich side using K&B 100 fuel nitro good lubrication whole tank run through conthiually checking head overheating What combination OS Max throttled perfectly Byro Drive quivered engine gurgled few times throttle trim tab set full advance during installation throttle linkage moved neutral throttle control fully retarded engine stopped nuts bolts fittings rechecked tightness fuel exhausted checked color clean no tell-tale black specs show metal-to-metal wear going inside engine K&B 100 fuel drained 5% nitro Magnum fuel put tank After priming flipped over third fourth try still warm probably underprimed almost idle setting start After running few minutes rich side leanedher down no exhaust smoke visable opened back up about quarter turn guessing would about best January1980 67 Underneath big fiberglass cowling supplied kit Prop Reduction Byro Drive de velops 18 pounds thrust recommended power sources shown foreground Note engine mounting portion pre-drilled sized request Other goodies described text setting test flights anticipating would probably lean out little air next series tests quite important list flying checkout points First let engine run four five different settings few minutes check fuel loading car buretor causing changes desired rpms also flooding glow plug resulting cooling heating element can cause poor combustion and/or failure suc cessful few quick advances throttle different spots checked still OK airplane held vertical upside down side different speeds nose down see clunk tank installed will fall forward properly maintain fuel pickup dive gives confidence airplane first flight just plain common horse sense protect investment such fine piece equipment should self mandated safety-wise protect inno cent and/or property test run made evening cowling place check radio out range possible interference bad installations appeared ready batteries put charge off flying site pictures next morning first World Engines OS 60 impressive areas performance reacted just way hoped adven tore needed extra confidence builder radio choice came chance good ones can used type flying again luck flying gods holding out happened MACS show Mr York Daimon vice president Futaba Corp confronted questions after saw name plate Model Aviation magazine assumed also part AMA organization staff explained just author doing adven ture series products gave him names people could really help him very polite explained Futaba wanted everything could help make AMA strong wanted give full support endeavors FCC could help get flying sites unexpected pleasure could hardly wait get him together John Worth meeting took place since did have need know parted other sights About hour later York came up asked used Futaba Radios explained used types adventures Futaba used couple years would sufficient some future manu script No no Ill send latest model use politely explained didnt really need another radio type stories doing wasnt always necessary have latest products would mention Futaba used No no give address OK lets keep touch first see can use has specific purpose talked again wanted send latest programmable radio explained really qualified type flying adventures going centered around average sport flier maybe few advanced beginners could challenged left judgment model send story Oh came Futaba Model FP6JN Continued page 125 big PiUs taxies Bob gets feel ship ground prior flight testing suppose proper word kit kit modeling sense word kit little home-built what foam components landing gear note view wino toD faint coverino saq real ship reproduced NO OCR TEXT SCALE 164 3/16 o 345METER jjjjyiiiiiiz4rAFLOOR JLLZLZZZJwoow o51015FEET LANDING GEAR HINGES ONUNDERSIDE7 LIZ 0 I -/ /1 jrzzzznr 4-—-4 ii __ BC 8 LDUVRESA0 DOOR ON LIfT SIDE ONLY ii I __/ tI 0z 2C IK 1 __ C0E POWERPLANT l13HP 1 INNER K5 E5cyL AIR COOLED RADIAL ENGINE MODEL 22 TR 7 MODEL 32 ATER 100 up MODEL 45 ATER oc HP -1929 ALEXANDER BULLET TYPICAL AIR FOIL January1980 71 -LLLL1-I-yTT Li I-_- Moustiques clever pilots H-lOOs Mikkelson Ramos Curry Conover Mufligans rubber-winning Comper Swift Wests Corsair Black Widow electrics Dick Howaitls wee 6 span Chambermaid Bill Caldwells CO2 Stinson 0 Monocoupe George Smiths Farman Papics Travelair Mystery Peanut Irv Akers outstanding electric Inland Sport Fly line kit Bill Burgess D VIII RC ship Vic Larsens Caudron C-714 Bob Pecks Baby Ace Cougar lots others missed trying get little personal airtime tour down trunk line allowed leisurely appreciation Dick Allens outstanding Stan dard Model J Jumbo rubber ship way down Vancouver BC Dick Howards collection half-Peanuts such wee Leopard Moth Ponnier monoplane Cham bermaid BD-5 just off building board Dick Nelsons DH 6 Cougar Kevilles Cougar just won Peanut dozens others deserve mention space lacking Wish could have youd like share excitement type modeling Flightmasters dedicated furthering would glad send information about club its magnificent newsletter/journal address Flightmasters 423-C San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica CA 90402 Bill Warner 423-C San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica CA 90402 We-Fly Lab/Harrah continued page 68 WELL Jack Benny could say really did model Futaba radio us used transmitters incorp orated telephone dial signal response early 40s next maneuver dial 0 long wait compared instant response system presented Futaba trim reversal features grew us realized values offered throttle trim controlled right hand elevator trim leftwith mode II elevator controlled right hand throttle left Although can applications ofthese features mentioned Futaba appealed throttle trim control right hand left controlling rudder during takeoffs landings other features radio have left out because space can see local hobby shop such details write factory direct brochures feature anticipated made radio package natural adventure servos came radio problems large models having enough servo strength torque good center ing neutral repeatability reports conclusions drawn natural use Pius S-i antici pation exasperating held off new approach radios what considered perfect match-up Visions better radio control danced through head never experi enced before elevator aileron dual trim features offered new horizons untried We-Fly Lab attach servo control cord flying site servo engine testing can done own pleasure treat trim reversal elevator throttle took some understanding battery check switch obvious necessity Universal features other radios incorporated design added new design innovations needed some veri fication Age experience sometimes makes us set own peculiar ways look new try understand becomes old-foolsfolly leaves lot enjoyment out aero modeling kind experience makes wish young again learning curve can easier product review product review product review manufacturer claims 3- 4-channel model a trainer sure looks lot interesting TheAir Scout has scale-like appearance vintage light plane kit designed Owen Kampen know will fly well coverof box states kit designed beginner easy build would recommend beginner have several kits under belt prior building ARF model instructions appear excel lent materials good quality TheAir Scout uses 15 25 power pull 54-in wing span through air looks like excellent winter building project beginner can fly product review product review product review bench-testing radios real proof value product comes after installation air Most radios have bench-tested show up per manufacturers specifications under non-installation conditions have good centering torque features case Pitts 5-1 servo good holding strength needed hold aileron controls nonflutter condition same needed bring rudder elevator systems back center position trying adjust ground point servos throttle require high relia bility flying type aircraft safely Dont fooled good intending bench-tests too need quick response mini micro servos just much next aeromodeler certain types flying type aircraft proper servos must Dont try jockey plane around sky sloppy control Its like real has flown smoothly two ball-bearing supported output shaft servos sufficient torque holding strength Futaba Servo FP-5121 just what doctor ordered adventure Its next morning flying site engine range fittings nuts bolts rechecked taxi tests made Too bad could find nothing wrong spec tators screaming Its time fly dont chicken Out now Pitts 5-1 beautiful going back forth during taxi tests resonant sound engine music ear brought back fond memories flights Dean made word go camera ready popped up tail off built-in pull left needed little right thrust completely under control intentionally eame 6uTriTiUr nose heavy during construction fuel added needed couple clicks top elevator trim hold hands-off level flight about half throttle started dropping about one-third throttle looked just like real thingtbjn2.l1fbz pictures Williams Bros A-scale pilot looked little small going sure happy put goggles him since forgotten close canopy excitement checkout flight safe cautious During vertical January1980 125 t Air Scout Concept Models Inc. 2906 Grandview Blvd. Madison WI 53713 4 THE THIRD ANNUAL 3 JANUARY 12& 13 1980 SEE THE LATEST PRODUCTS AND VISIT WITH MAJOR MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS OF MODEL AIRCRAFT* MODEL ENGINES MODEL BOATS RADIO CONTROL SYSTEMS eMODELCARSI*MODELINGACCESSORIES INDOOR DEMONSTRATIONS STATIC DISPLAY COMPETITION IN MANY CATEGORIES OVERSEAS EXHIBITORS CORDIALL Y INVIJftI INTERNATIONAL MODELER SHOW BOX 127 COSTA MESA CA 92627 714 548-4700 banked turns stayed right put aileron response great full power no flutter visible engine leaned out little stayed rich Response hands pilot After few fly-bys time landing remembered Dean instructions recommended three-point flair out Thats way was real joy see No pattern flying yet need training checkout time see no reason expect best airplane Besides week late story deadline See ya around next adventure We-Fly Lab Safety Preston continued page 70 kind requirement since plastic spinners 2apable going over 12000 rpm Perryported Supertigre 60 does 12900 add pipe will go 14000 must go metal spinner Weve no problem plastic rpm metal limit 18000 Are nylon ducted fan units hitting 22500 Youridea using 4-way wrench also over-cautious darn aluminum nuts will strip threads use too much force loosening problem 4-way turned down snugly change humidity say tighten time fire up Nobody does am modeler does like way protecting legal hide expense modeler Offer realistic instructions Ive no doubt will readers will feel letter-writer has point too will probably ignore safety precautions included modeling products Its yourhide trying protect Unfortu nately have accident chances will seeking help others Lets spoil pleasure because carelessness As write second column safety still some two months away publica tion first column Nevertheless Im already getting lot feedback accidents happening fellow modelers through club newsletters mailed AMA Head quarters far common reported incidents involving lacerations pro pellers example engine started rpm much higher expected able hold alrplane prop struck him left arm above elbow prop cut brachial artery median nerve muscle nicked bone before breaking newsletter article goes say arm now cast control movement until heals thumb first two fingers numb tingle have limited mobility present think would agree small change past operating procedures might well worthwhile avoid type injury particular case engine apparently inadvertently started high throttle un expected burst power could handled victim Editor always start engines half-throttleor less will start way finish months sermon have tip comes Jerry Gotts writing DCRC newsletter Jerry clubs safety director happens safety-conscious modelers know Which just goes show us immune accidents Jerry recently have stitches close lacerations three fingers caused contact black glassfilled resin prop props almost totally invisible running engine Jerry suggests prop tips painted white visibility also offers 10 other safety tips regarding pro pellers reproduce benefit 1 Tighten prop nut least beginning flying day 2 Position radio side front prop wont have reach behind prop operate radio sure radio throttle control operating 3 Start engine low throttlenot wide open 4 Keep face away rotating plane prop 5 Use chicken stick electric starter 6 Take extreme caution glow plug wire also removing same engine 7 Examine props often cracks chips balance 8 Give meat grinder wide berth respect commands 9 Always keep uppermost conscious mind spacial relationship hands body spinning prop aware what prop blast may doing others Think about engine thrust might move pivot plane should slip get away 10 Move slowly deliberately think think think. think would add other item Jerrys list needle valve tweaking throttle twiddling behind prop Have safe month John Preston 7012 Elvira Ct Falls Church VA 22042 126 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/01
Page Numbers: 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 71, 125, 126
NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT experience almost good Meeting Pat MACS show bore out text after usual third-degree conversation Bruce Godberson just appeared Byron Originals booth gave tips top advised watch Dean Copeland give demonstration ask him about Pitts S-lA late flying site Dean just finishing started goose pimples up spine started chatting looked flexed parts awesomekit knew experts could handle plane explained Dean concerned about average pilot just mastered basics asked about flutter foam during loops inside outside especially stab elevator also reacted crosswind land ings takeoffs what about deadstick landings Dean very much point walked over starter got OK fly filled fuel tank primed engine flick started up tuned pipe inside fuselage new sound ears big foam fuselage became resonant sounded very realistic Dean started takeoff wind taxi speed increased gave right rudder proceeded have very stable crosswind lift-off climbed out about 40 degrees did two right rolls pattern show spectators flew back starting point did two very tight inside outside loops right over head climbed out doing two rolls hung prop about 150 feet engine stopped dropped out stall deadstick regained control circled around brought crosswind landed about 50 feet starting point smiled said thanks about question claims further Dean expert has lot experience dont plan what did un less have nor recommend anyone else Dean knew validity questions wanted try give straight answers realistic scale view augmented sliding canoov Williams Brothers pilot outstanding decal detailing kit 64 Model Aviation top view displays familiar sunburst wing trim design real Pins famous 1-utaba Modelwith reversing device aileron elevator angle switching device elevator/flap mixing servo testing transmitting some self- contained features human-engineered transmitter readers over- under-present Pitts S-i As time drew near begin Pitts started reading comprehensive instruction manual reviewing parts list came black spinner Painting would no problem however soon resolved new red spinner came mail additional structions guys just dont stop customer satisfaction end Byro Drive ordered asked what type engine used could supply proper mounting came pre drilled match OS Max 60FSRperfectly kit included everything except giue covering material trim sheets radio starting batteries fuel Some special tools gauges supplied requiring good selection sandpaper some sharp cutting blades couple drill bits taps plus normal tools required radio engine installations Additional items almost must supply metal flux brushes applying epoxy masking tape cheap gummy stuff sanding blocks match contours foam especially curved block matches shape between ribs soldering iron will generate enough heat give strong flow-out type joints kit received shipper large size preview things come fuselage two halves fine-detail molded high-density beaded styrene foam male female alignment joints reinforcement gussets material build-up molded areas high stress strain Hole locations dimpled proper location minimal amount sanding required remove some flash before gluing together otlwr foam parts equal accuracy ease installation fit Hinge locations prenotched correct stallation plywood reinforcement blocks required foam has recessed receive precut parts snug good surface alignment fits after individual group packaged bags parts opened identified plus ones came later instruction manual additions almost 340 parts biggest single item 32 Robart plastic pinned hinges substituted 32 New Robart metal pinned hinges large foam pad used offer protec tion during shipping important items needed during construction model We-Fly Lab have found use- foam pads essential facets modeling sometimes prefer foam plastic skin laminated side like carpet manufacturers use padding Two types skin usually available local carpet shop PVC polyvinylchloride PE poly ethelene both have equal ding protection PE chemical resistant accidental spills foam alone has high friction characteris tics can used advantageously during assembly Caution recommended though Small metal shavings grit accumulate pores foam unnoticed can cause havoc finish removed skinned foam easier wipe clean properly cared can last years film-to-foam laminates first de veloped electronics industry found millions dollars could saved labor broken parts using approach during assembly simple demonstration used Lay ten dimes hard surface pick up same thing piece foam and/or skinned foamfatigue fumbling re duction obvious areas precision hydraulic parts being assembled foam pads being used department head asked run hand along surface foam grit unreal two cases testers hand cut minute metal shavings Needless say pads replaced skinned foam could cleaned Obviously takes little imagination see values work area especially engine repairs radio associated electronics work doing final installations finished plane etc simple part Byron Originals ap proach supplying best successful flight Pius S-l just example treats store engineering lab January1980 65 OD subjected lovely Pitts awkward position shot show tail wheel bottom markings Nestled fuselage precision-molded beaded styrene foam Futaba servos receiver battery pack wrapped special absorbent foam held place nylon electrical tie straps Aft Dortion slant-tvoe Sullivan 16-oz fuel tank new Klaooer-Klunk also furnished education alone worth price admission model future models scratch-built pictures drawings detailed instruc tions come kit make construction simplistic almost sure has got something wrong Kind like painting numbers doesnt make Rembrandt Norman Rockwell results almost guaranteed satisfy seems needless rehash everthing already covered instructions other authors will add some suggestions consideration perhaps better warrant further thought testing manufacturer recommends two methods finishing Top Flite Econokote K&B Super Poxy System will supply light weight glass cloth kit uses epoxy resin finishable numerous types paints latter ruled out basic reasons qualified its art lay-up glass epoxy recommended place get educationit will take expert come out under two pounds additional weight could very well end up adding three four pounds finished additional weight flyable would certainly take away flight features achieved Econokote l3-pound version using Econokote system neces sary use proper toolsTop Fite Sealing Irons Heat Gun will give needed low temperature control help yield pro finish 25-fl roil Econokote recommended insure color match remains same colors can vary batch batch individual 6-ft rolls recommended mixing K&B Super Poxy kit manufacturer achieve matched colors modified RCM tests can attributed differences batches both products found different combi nation needed Instead approaching set formula deviating claiming wrong because someone gave some advice worked him very easy have matched system capability own shop will require little extra effort part First use mixer attachment electric drill make sure pigment has blended thoroughly mixed paint com bination placed scrap piece Econokote drop time mixed matching shade achieved provided have kept count drops proper ratio can now mixed added features epoxy urethane ester type paints what see what get After priming usually white hue some colors will change because trans parency coat used Two coats will usually correct spraying first coat aluminum hue over primer will some times eliminate again experimenta tion beforehand can well worth time spent Sometimes during adventures think come up something new can pass find hundreds smart modelers have doing years goes its up grabs problem areas new covering materials sealing off fuel penetration model several areas make aimost impossible adequately seal down Econokote such hole cut-outs wing hold-down bolts tail-wheel mountings open ings tail section control movement areas holes have drilled fuel line passages etc Pigmenting different type fillers tested came breakthrough took some match-mixed K&B Super Poxy 66 Model Aviation worla ngnes ua MaX Wi FSR power aTatone muffler exhaust-off system Zrnger2O/8 pro peller matching red spinner come kit Fuel lines labeled ease identification drilled-out faucet washers used keep cowling chaffing fuselage innovation We-Fly Lab Note thoroughly Bob has prevented oil seepage propeller reamers propeller balancers both Du-Bro Prather Products tested found satisfactoryforavery important task Large propellers like the2O/8 used Byro Drive require perfect balancing See Preston comments spinner balancing mixed couple drops Devcon Five-Minute Epoxy using building spread some scrap styrene foam see would adhere chemically attack foam Eureka flowed out beautifully adhered point tearing foam no chemical attacking problems cured normal time tried establish mixing ratio two drops per ten epoxy gave good results too much would eventually affect cure epoxy probably effectiveness try experiment first havent time try other epoxies different cure times see no reason isnt worth try Needless say field day closing up potential fuel penetration areas carefully applied matched epoxy blended perfectly Econokote did make substitution because personal phobia Neoprene washers used between cowling fuselage past have problems friction areas causing wearing through parts finish no big deal either way designers foresight remarkablethe foam parts go together few hours well organized time spent time presanding checking fits did actual gluing time Sanding best accomplished prior assembly large parts can become awk ward glued together making subject dings sanding stay away edges glued except flash removal best sanded after gluing achievement matching hidden seams gluing starts over-glueno strength addedand sure clean up excess glue uncured Again following outstanding instruction must made minor goof belly pan mounts bottom lower wing did align correctly fuselage finished forgot take considera tion glue joint five layers covering material can cause noticeable protrusion part compounded curved surfaces Yours will look better think through beforehand Finishing rapid correct tools Trim ming requires time patience Full-size patterns supplied trim cutting masking painting pressure-sensitive trim logos supplied kit give realistic touch untrimmed big red bird quite blah item added Red Devils 1 becomes thing beauty used K&B Super Poxy System cowling cabane struts pants canopy trim landing gear Byro Drive thrust shim palnted landing gear covered Econokote seemed adhere better metal way landing gear spreader bar spring loaded shock absorbing configuration used painted rugged axle device mounts molded-in bearing system coupled Williams Bros wheels supplied rounds out well-designed landing gear assembly Now put-together time Install radio hinges struts large furnished 16-oz Sullivan fuel tank system other parts firewall back Again should done foam pad keep denting foam dents take heat gun reshrink Econokote area will stretch over dent will know Leaving Byro Drive engine off until last makes easier lighter moving big parts around Byro Drive system such advanced de sign techniques have see feel ap preciate accomplishment over sell sells itself case engineer has over-designed safety margin case developer used best types materials production moxie give needed design features lightest weight Poly-Flex belts Gates Tensiometer comes supplied proper installation system high-rpm applications has time proven industrial usage words about features become secondary flip propeller over first time 0S Max 6OFSR mounted 20/8 Zinger propeller place must admit few trembles preceded first flip anticipation about same youngster flipped first ignition engine came home work early night set first flip batteries dead spare set loaned out stores closed another day anticipation would pass worth walting Newbatteries fueled up primed needle valve set what considered rich position prop pulled through engine stroke firm grip no pop pulled through again tug hand throttle set first flip made running rich big cloud white smoke trailing out Tatone Exhaust Off Moving rear transmitter hand needle valve adjusted slowly throttle advanced retarded keep ing rich side using K&B 100 fuel nitro good lubrication whole tank run through conthiually checking head overheating What combination OS Max throttled perfectly Byro Drive quivered engine gurgled few times throttle trim tab set full advance during installation throttle linkage moved neutral throttle control fully retarded engine stopped nuts bolts fittings rechecked tightness fuel exhausted checked color clean no tell-tale black specs show metal-to-metal wear going inside engine K&B 100 fuel drained 5% nitro Magnum fuel put tank After priming flipped over third fourth try still warm probably underprimed almost idle setting start After running few minutes rich side leanedher down no exhaust smoke visable opened back up about quarter turn guessing would about best January1980 67 Underneath big fiberglass cowling supplied kit Prop Reduction Byro Drive de velops 18 pounds thrust recommended power sources shown foreground Note engine mounting portion pre-drilled sized request Other goodies described text setting test flights anticipating would probably lean out little air next series tests quite important list flying checkout points First let engine run four five different settings few minutes check fuel loading car buretor causing changes desired rpms also flooding glow plug resulting cooling heating element can cause poor combustion and/or failure suc cessful few quick advances throttle different spots checked still OK airplane held vertical upside down side different speeds nose down see clunk tank installed will fall forward properly maintain fuel pickup dive gives confidence airplane first flight just plain common horse sense protect investment such fine piece equipment should self mandated safety-wise protect inno cent and/or property test run made evening cowling place check radio out range possible interference bad installations appeared ready batteries put charge off flying site pictures next morning first World Engines OS 60 impressive areas performance reacted just way hoped adven tore needed extra confidence builder radio choice came chance good ones can used type flying again luck flying gods holding out happened MACS show Mr York Daimon vice president Futaba Corp confronted questions after saw name plate Model Aviation magazine assumed also part AMA organization staff explained just author doing adven ture series products gave him names people could really help him very polite explained Futaba wanted everything could help make AMA strong wanted give full support endeavors FCC could help get flying sites unexpected pleasure could hardly wait get him together John Worth meeting took place since did have need know parted other sights About hour later York came up asked used Futaba Radios explained used types adventures Futaba used couple years would sufficient some future manu script No no Ill send latest model use politely explained didnt really need another radio type stories doing wasnt always necessary have latest products would mention Futaba used No no give address OK lets keep touch first see can use has specific purpose talked again wanted send latest programmable radio explained really qualified type flying adventures going centered around average sport flier maybe few advanced beginners could challenged left judgment model send story Oh came Futaba Model FP6JN Continued page 125 big PiUs taxies Bob gets feel ship ground prior flight testing suppose proper word kit kit modeling sense word kit little home-built what foam components landing gear note view wino toD faint coverino saq real ship reproduced NO OCR TEXT SCALE 164 3/16 o 345METER jjjjyiiiiiiz4rAFLOOR JLLZLZZZJwoow o51015FEET LANDING GEAR HINGES ONUNDERSIDE7 LIZ 0 I -/ /1 jrzzzznr 4-—-4 ii __ BC 8 LDUVRESA0 DOOR ON LIfT SIDE ONLY ii I __/ tI 0z 2C IK 1 __ C0E POWERPLANT l13HP 1 INNER K5 E5cyL AIR COOLED RADIAL ENGINE MODEL 22 TR 7 MODEL 32 ATER 100 up MODEL 45 ATER oc HP -1929 ALEXANDER BULLET TYPICAL AIR FOIL January1980 71 -LLLL1-I-yTT Li I-_- Moustiques clever pilots H-lOOs Mikkelson Ramos Curry Conover Mufligans rubber-winning Comper Swift Wests Corsair Black Widow electrics Dick Howaitls wee 6 span Chambermaid Bill Caldwells CO2 Stinson 0 Monocoupe George Smiths Farman Papics Travelair Mystery Peanut Irv Akers outstanding electric Inland Sport Fly line kit Bill Burgess D VIII RC ship Vic Larsens Caudron C-714 Bob Pecks Baby Ace Cougar lots others missed trying get little personal airtime tour down trunk line allowed leisurely appreciation Dick Allens outstanding Stan dard Model J Jumbo rubber ship way down Vancouver BC Dick Howards collection half-Peanuts such wee Leopard Moth Ponnier monoplane Cham bermaid BD-5 just off building board Dick Nelsons DH 6 Cougar Kevilles Cougar just won Peanut dozens others deserve mention space lacking Wish could have youd like share excitement type modeling Flightmasters dedicated furthering would glad send information about club its magnificent newsletter/journal address Flightmasters 423-C San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica CA 90402 Bill Warner 423-C San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica CA 90402 We-Fly Lab/Harrah continued page 68 WELL Jack Benny could say really did model Futaba radio us used transmitters incorp orated telephone dial signal response early 40s next maneuver dial 0 long wait compared instant response system presented Futaba trim reversal features grew us realized values offered throttle trim controlled right hand elevator trim leftwith mode II elevator controlled right hand throttle left Although can applications ofthese features mentioned Futaba appealed throttle trim control right hand left controlling rudder during takeoffs landings other features radio have left out because space can see local hobby shop such details write factory direct brochures feature anticipated made radio package natural adventure servos came radio problems large models having enough servo strength torque good center ing neutral repeatability reports conclusions drawn natural use Pius S-i antici pation exasperating held off new approach radios what considered perfect match-up Visions better radio control danced through head never experi enced before elevator aileron dual trim features offered new horizons untried We-Fly Lab attach servo control cord flying site servo engine testing can done own pleasure treat trim reversal elevator throttle took some understanding battery check switch obvious necessity Universal features other radios incorporated design added new design innovations needed some veri fication Age experience sometimes makes us set own peculiar ways look new try understand becomes old-foolsfolly leaves lot enjoyment out aero modeling kind experience makes wish young again learning curve can easier product review product review product review manufacturer claims 3- 4-channel model a trainer sure looks lot interesting TheAir Scout has scale-like appearance vintage light plane kit designed Owen Kampen know will fly well coverof box states kit designed beginner easy build would recommend beginner have several kits under belt prior building ARF model instructions appear excel lent materials good quality TheAir Scout uses 15 25 power pull 54-in wing span through air looks like excellent winter building project beginner can fly product review product review product review bench-testing radios real proof value product comes after installation air Most radios have bench-tested show up per manufacturers specifications under non-installation conditions have good centering torque features case Pitts 5-1 servo good holding strength needed hold aileron controls nonflutter condition same needed bring rudder elevator systems back center position trying adjust ground point servos throttle require high relia bility flying type aircraft safely Dont fooled good intending bench-tests too need quick response mini micro servos just much next aeromodeler certain types flying type aircraft proper servos must Dont try jockey plane around sky sloppy control Its like real has flown smoothly two ball-bearing supported output shaft servos sufficient torque holding strength Futaba Servo FP-5121 just what doctor ordered adventure Its next morning flying site engine range fittings nuts bolts rechecked taxi tests made Too bad could find nothing wrong spec tators screaming Its time fly dont chicken Out now Pitts 5-1 beautiful going back forth during taxi tests resonant sound engine music ear brought back fond memories flights Dean made word go camera ready popped up tail off built-in pull left needed little right thrust completely under control intentionally eame 6uTriTiUr nose heavy during construction fuel added needed couple clicks top elevator trim hold hands-off level flight about half throttle started dropping about one-third throttle looked just like real thingtbjn2.l1fbz pictures Williams Bros A-scale pilot looked little small going sure happy put goggles him since forgotten close canopy excitement checkout flight safe cautious During vertical January1980 125 t Air Scout Concept Models Inc. 2906 Grandview Blvd. Madison WI 53713 4 THE THIRD ANNUAL 3 JANUARY 12& 13 1980 SEE THE LATEST PRODUCTS AND VISIT WITH MAJOR MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS OF MODEL AIRCRAFT* MODEL ENGINES MODEL BOATS RADIO CONTROL SYSTEMS eMODELCARSI*MODELINGACCESSORIES INDOOR DEMONSTRATIONS STATIC DISPLAY COMPETITION IN MANY CATEGORIES OVERSEAS EXHIBITORS CORDIALL Y INVIJftI INTERNATIONAL MODELER SHOW BOX 127 COSTA MESA CA 92627 714 548-4700 banked turns stayed right put aileron response great full power no flutter visible engine leaned out little stayed rich Response hands pilot After few fly-bys time landing remembered Dean instructions recommended three-point flair out Thats way was real joy see No pattern flying yet need training checkout time see no reason expect best airplane Besides week late story deadline See ya around next adventure We-Fly Lab Safety Preston continued page 70 kind requirement since plastic spinners 2apable going over 12000 rpm Perryported Supertigre 60 does 12900 add pipe will go 14000 must go metal spinner Weve no problem plastic rpm metal limit 18000 Are nylon ducted fan units hitting 22500 Youridea using 4-way wrench also over-cautious darn aluminum nuts will strip threads use too much force loosening problem 4-way turned down snugly change humidity say tighten time fire up Nobody does am modeler does like way protecting legal hide expense modeler Offer realistic instructions Ive no doubt will readers will feel letter-writer has point too will probably ignore safety precautions included modeling products Its yourhide trying protect Unfortu nately have accident chances will seeking help others Lets spoil pleasure because carelessness As write second column safety still some two months away publica tion first column Nevertheless Im already getting lot feedback accidents happening fellow modelers through club newsletters mailed AMA Head quarters far common reported incidents involving lacerations pro pellers example engine started rpm much higher expected able hold alrplane prop struck him left arm above elbow prop cut brachial artery median nerve muscle nicked bone before breaking newsletter article goes say arm now cast control movement until heals thumb first two fingers numb tingle have limited mobility present think would agree small change past operating procedures might well worthwhile avoid type injury particular case engine apparently inadvertently started high throttle un expected burst power could handled victim Editor always start engines half-throttleor less will start way finish months sermon have tip comes Jerry Gotts writing DCRC newsletter Jerry clubs safety director happens safety-conscious modelers know Which just goes show us immune accidents Jerry recently have stitches close lacerations three fingers caused contact black glassfilled resin prop props almost totally invisible running engine Jerry suggests prop tips painted white visibility also offers 10 other safety tips regarding pro pellers reproduce benefit 1 Tighten prop nut least beginning flying day 2 Position radio side front prop wont have reach behind prop operate radio sure radio throttle control operating 3 Start engine low throttlenot wide open 4 Keep face away rotating plane prop 5 Use chicken stick electric starter 6 Take extreme caution glow plug wire also removing same engine 7 Examine props often cracks chips balance 8 Give meat grinder wide berth respect commands 9 Always keep uppermost conscious mind spacial relationship hands body spinning prop aware what prop blast may doing others Think about engine thrust might move pivot plane should slip get away 10 Move slowly deliberately think think think. think would add other item Jerrys list needle valve tweaking throttle twiddling behind prop Have safe month John Preston 7012 Elvira Ct Falls Church VA 22042 126 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/01
Page Numbers: 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 71, 125, 126
NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT experience almost good Meeting Pat MACS show bore out text after usual third-degree conversation Bruce Godberson just appeared Byron Originals booth gave tips top advised watch Dean Copeland give demonstration ask him about Pitts S-lA late flying site Dean just finishing started goose pimples up spine started chatting looked flexed parts awesomekit knew experts could handle plane explained Dean concerned about average pilot just mastered basics asked about flutter foam during loops inside outside especially stab elevator also reacted crosswind land ings takeoffs what about deadstick landings Dean very much point walked over starter got OK fly filled fuel tank primed engine flick started up tuned pipe inside fuselage new sound ears big foam fuselage became resonant sounded very realistic Dean started takeoff wind taxi speed increased gave right rudder proceeded have very stable crosswind lift-off climbed out about 40 degrees did two right rolls pattern show spectators flew back starting point did two very tight inside outside loops right over head climbed out doing two rolls hung prop about 150 feet engine stopped dropped out stall deadstick regained control circled around brought crosswind landed about 50 feet starting point smiled said thanks about question claims further Dean expert has lot experience dont plan what did un less have nor recommend anyone else Dean knew validity questions wanted try give straight answers realistic scale view augmented sliding canoov Williams Brothers pilot outstanding decal detailing kit 64 Model Aviation top view displays familiar sunburst wing trim design real Pins famous 1-utaba Modelwith reversing device aileron elevator angle switching device elevator/flap mixing servo testing transmitting some self- contained features human-engineered transmitter readers over- under-present Pitts S-i As time drew near begin Pitts started reading comprehensive instruction manual reviewing parts list came black spinner Painting would no problem however soon resolved new red spinner came mail additional structions guys just dont stop customer satisfaction end Byro Drive ordered asked what type engine used could supply proper mounting came pre drilled match OS Max 60FSRperfectly kit included everything except giue covering material trim sheets radio starting batteries fuel Some special tools gauges supplied requiring good selection sandpaper some sharp cutting blades couple drill bits taps plus normal tools required radio engine installations Additional items almost must supply metal flux brushes applying epoxy masking tape cheap gummy stuff sanding blocks match contours foam especially curved block matches shape between ribs soldering iron will generate enough heat give strong flow-out type joints kit received shipper large size preview things come fuselage two halves fine-detail molded high-density beaded styrene foam male female alignment joints reinforcement gussets material build-up molded areas high stress strain Hole locations dimpled proper location minimal amount sanding required remove some flash before gluing together otlwr foam parts equal accuracy ease installation fit Hinge locations prenotched correct stallation plywood reinforcement blocks required foam has recessed receive precut parts snug good surface alignment fits after individual group packaged bags parts opened identified plus ones came later instruction manual additions almost 340 parts biggest single item 32 Robart plastic pinned hinges substituted 32 New Robart metal pinned hinges large foam pad used offer protec tion during shipping important items needed during construction model We-Fly Lab have found use- foam pads essential facets modeling sometimes prefer foam plastic skin laminated side like carpet manufacturers use padding Two types skin usually available local carpet shop PVC polyvinylchloride PE poly ethelene both have equal ding protection PE chemical resistant accidental spills foam alone has high friction characteris tics can used advantageously during assembly Caution recommended though Small metal shavings grit accumulate pores foam unnoticed can cause havoc finish removed skinned foam easier wipe clean properly cared can last years film-to-foam laminates first de veloped electronics industry found millions dollars could saved labor broken parts using approach during assembly simple demonstration used Lay ten dimes hard surface pick up same thing piece foam and/or skinned foamfatigue fumbling re duction obvious areas precision hydraulic parts being assembled foam pads being used department head asked run hand along surface foam grit unreal two cases testers hand cut minute metal shavings Needless say pads replaced skinned foam could cleaned Obviously takes little imagination see values work area especially engine repairs radio associated electronics work doing final installations finished plane etc simple part Byron Originals ap proach supplying best successful flight Pius S-l just example treats store engineering lab January1980 65 OD subjected lovely Pitts awkward position shot show tail wheel bottom markings Nestled fuselage precision-molded beaded styrene foam Futaba servos receiver battery pack wrapped special absorbent foam held place nylon electrical tie straps Aft Dortion slant-tvoe Sullivan 16-oz fuel tank new Klaooer-Klunk also furnished education alone worth price admission model future models scratch-built pictures drawings detailed instruc tions come kit make construction simplistic almost sure has got something wrong Kind like painting numbers doesnt make Rembrandt Norman Rockwell results almost guaranteed satisfy seems needless rehash everthing already covered instructions other authors will add some suggestions consideration perhaps better warrant further thought testing manufacturer recommends two methods finishing Top Flite Econokote K&B Super Poxy System will supply light weight glass cloth kit uses epoxy resin finishable numerous types paints latter ruled out basic reasons qualified its art lay-up glass epoxy recommended place get educationit will take expert come out under two pounds additional weight could very well end up adding three four pounds finished additional weight flyable would certainly take away flight features achieved Econokote l3-pound version using Econokote system neces sary use proper toolsTop Fite Sealing Irons Heat Gun will give needed low temperature control help yield pro finish 25-fl roil Econokote recommended insure color match remains same colors can vary batch batch individual 6-ft rolls recommended mixing K&B Super Poxy kit manufacturer achieve matched colors modified RCM tests can attributed differences batches both products found different combi nation needed Instead approaching set formula deviating claiming wrong because someone gave some advice worked him very easy have matched system capability own shop will require little extra effort part First use mixer attachment electric drill make sure pigment has blended thoroughly mixed paint com bination placed scrap piece Econokote drop time mixed matching shade achieved provided have kept count drops proper ratio can now mixed added features epoxy urethane ester type paints what see what get After priming usually white hue some colors will change because trans parency coat used Two coats will usually correct spraying first coat aluminum hue over primer will some times eliminate again experimenta tion beforehand can well worth time spent Sometimes during adventures think come up something new can pass find hundreds smart modelers have doing years goes its up grabs problem areas new covering materials sealing off fuel penetration model several areas make aimost impossible adequately seal down Econokote such hole cut-outs wing hold-down bolts tail-wheel mountings open ings tail section control movement areas holes have drilled fuel line passages etc Pigmenting different type fillers tested came breakthrough took some match-mixed K&B Super Poxy 66 Model Aviation worla ngnes ua MaX Wi FSR power aTatone muffler exhaust-off system Zrnger2O/8 pro peller matching red spinner come kit Fuel lines labeled ease identification drilled-out faucet washers used keep cowling chaffing fuselage innovation We-Fly Lab Note thoroughly Bob has prevented oil seepage propeller reamers propeller balancers both Du-Bro Prather Products tested found satisfactoryforavery important task Large propellers like the2O/8 used Byro Drive require perfect balancing See Preston comments spinner balancing mixed couple drops Devcon Five-Minute Epoxy using building spread some scrap styrene foam see would adhere chemically attack foam Eureka flowed out beautifully adhered point tearing foam no chemical attacking problems cured normal time tried establish mixing ratio two drops per ten epoxy gave good results too much would eventually affect cure epoxy probably effectiveness try experiment first havent time try other epoxies different cure times see no reason isnt worth try Needless say field day closing up potential fuel penetration areas carefully applied matched epoxy blended perfectly Econokote did make substitution because personal phobia Neoprene washers used between cowling fuselage past have problems friction areas causing wearing through parts finish no big deal either way designers foresight remarkablethe foam parts go together few hours well organized time spent time presanding checking fits did actual gluing time Sanding best accomplished prior assembly large parts can become awk ward glued together making subject dings sanding stay away edges glued except flash removal best sanded after gluing achievement matching hidden seams gluing starts over-glueno strength addedand sure clean up excess glue uncured Again following outstanding instruction must made minor goof belly pan mounts bottom lower wing did align correctly fuselage finished forgot take considera tion glue joint five layers covering material can cause noticeable protrusion part compounded curved surfaces Yours will look better think through beforehand Finishing rapid correct tools Trim ming requires time patience Full-size patterns supplied trim cutting masking painting pressure-sensitive trim logos supplied kit give realistic touch untrimmed big red bird quite blah item added Red Devils 1 becomes thing beauty used K&B Super Poxy System cowling cabane struts pants canopy trim landing gear Byro Drive thrust shim palnted landing gear covered Econokote seemed adhere better metal way landing gear spreader bar spring loaded shock absorbing configuration used painted rugged axle device mounts molded-in bearing system coupled Williams Bros wheels supplied rounds out well-designed landing gear assembly Now put-together time Install radio hinges struts large furnished 16-oz Sullivan fuel tank system other parts firewall back Again should done foam pad keep denting foam dents take heat gun reshrink Econokote area will stretch over dent will know Leaving Byro Drive engine off until last makes easier lighter moving big parts around Byro Drive system such advanced de sign techniques have see feel ap preciate accomplishment over sell sells itself case engineer has over-designed safety margin case developer used best types materials production moxie give needed design features lightest weight Poly-Flex belts Gates Tensiometer comes supplied proper installation system high-rpm applications has time proven industrial usage words about features become secondary flip propeller over first time 0S Max 6OFSR mounted 20/8 Zinger propeller place must admit few trembles preceded first flip anticipation about same youngster flipped first ignition engine came home work early night set first flip batteries dead spare set loaned out stores closed another day anticipation would pass worth walting Newbatteries fueled up primed needle valve set what considered rich position prop pulled through engine stroke firm grip no pop pulled through again tug hand throttle set first flip made running rich big cloud white smoke trailing out Tatone Exhaust Off Moving rear transmitter hand needle valve adjusted slowly throttle advanced retarded keep ing rich side using K&B 100 fuel nitro good lubrication whole tank run through conthiually checking head overheating What combination OS Max throttled perfectly Byro Drive quivered engine gurgled few times throttle trim tab set full advance during installation throttle linkage moved neutral throttle control fully retarded engine stopped nuts bolts fittings rechecked tightness fuel exhausted checked color clean no tell-tale black specs show metal-to-metal wear going inside engine K&B 100 fuel drained 5% nitro Magnum fuel put tank After priming flipped over third fourth try still warm probably underprimed almost idle setting start After running few minutes rich side leanedher down no exhaust smoke visable opened back up about quarter turn guessing would about best January1980 67 Underneath big fiberglass cowling supplied kit Prop Reduction Byro Drive de velops 18 pounds thrust recommended power sources shown foreground Note engine mounting portion pre-drilled sized request Other goodies described text setting test flights anticipating would probably lean out little air next series tests quite important list flying checkout points First let engine run four five different settings few minutes check fuel loading car buretor causing changes desired rpms also flooding glow plug resulting cooling heating element can cause poor combustion and/or failure suc cessful few quick advances throttle different spots checked still OK airplane held vertical upside down side different speeds nose down see clunk tank installed will fall forward properly maintain fuel pickup dive gives confidence airplane first flight just plain common horse sense protect investment such fine piece equipment should self mandated safety-wise protect inno cent and/or property test run made evening cowling place check radio out range possible interference bad installations appeared ready batteries put charge off flying site pictures next morning first World Engines OS 60 impressive areas performance reacted just way hoped adven tore needed extra confidence builder radio choice came chance good ones can used type flying again luck flying gods holding out happened MACS show Mr York Daimon vice president Futaba Corp confronted questions after saw name plate Model Aviation magazine assumed also part AMA organization staff explained just author doing adven ture series products gave him names people could really help him very polite explained Futaba wanted everything could help make AMA strong wanted give full support endeavors FCC could help get flying sites unexpected pleasure could hardly wait get him together John Worth meeting took place since did have need know parted other sights About hour later York came up asked used Futaba Radios explained used types adventures Futaba used couple years would sufficient some future manu script No no Ill send latest model use politely explained didnt really need another radio type stories doing wasnt always necessary have latest products would mention Futaba used No no give address OK lets keep touch first see can use has specific purpose talked again wanted send latest programmable radio explained really qualified type flying adventures going centered around average sport flier maybe few advanced beginners could challenged left judgment model send story Oh came Futaba Model FP6JN Continued page 125 big PiUs taxies Bob gets feel ship ground prior flight testing suppose proper word kit kit modeling sense word kit little home-built what foam components landing gear note view wino toD faint coverino saq real ship reproduced NO OCR TEXT SCALE 164 3/16 o 345METER jjjjyiiiiiiz4rAFLOOR JLLZLZZZJwoow o51015FEET LANDING GEAR HINGES ONUNDERSIDE7 LIZ 0 I -/ /1 jrzzzznr 4-—-4 ii __ BC 8 LDUVRESA0 DOOR ON LIfT SIDE ONLY ii I __/ tI 0z 2C IK 1 __ C0E POWERPLANT l13HP 1 INNER K5 E5cyL AIR COOLED RADIAL ENGINE MODEL 22 TR 7 MODEL 32 ATER 100 up MODEL 45 ATER oc HP -1929 ALEXANDER BULLET TYPICAL AIR FOIL January1980 71 -LLLL1-I-yTT Li I-_- Moustiques clever pilots H-lOOs Mikkelson Ramos Curry Conover Mufligans rubber-winning Comper Swift Wests Corsair Black Widow electrics Dick Howaitls wee 6 span Chambermaid Bill Caldwells CO2 Stinson 0 Monocoupe George Smiths Farman Papics Travelair Mystery Peanut Irv Akers outstanding electric Inland Sport Fly line kit Bill Burgess D VIII RC ship Vic Larsens Caudron C-714 Bob Pecks Baby Ace Cougar lots others missed trying get little personal airtime tour down trunk line allowed leisurely appreciation Dick Allens outstanding Stan dard Model J Jumbo rubber ship way down Vancouver BC Dick Howards collection half-Peanuts such wee Leopard Moth Ponnier monoplane Cham bermaid BD-5 just off building board Dick Nelsons DH 6 Cougar Kevilles Cougar just won Peanut dozens others deserve mention space lacking Wish could have youd like share excitement type modeling Flightmasters dedicated furthering would glad send information about club its magnificent newsletter/journal address Flightmasters 423-C San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica CA 90402 Bill Warner 423-C San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica CA 90402 We-Fly Lab/Harrah continued page 68 WELL Jack Benny could say really did model Futaba radio us used transmitters incorp orated telephone dial signal response early 40s next maneuver dial 0 long wait compared instant response system presented Futaba trim reversal features grew us realized values offered throttle trim controlled right hand elevator trim leftwith mode II elevator controlled right hand throttle left Although can applications ofthese features mentioned Futaba appealed throttle trim control right hand left controlling rudder during takeoffs landings other features radio have left out because space can see local hobby shop such details write factory direct brochures feature anticipated made radio package natural adventure servos came radio problems large models having enough servo strength torque good center ing neutral repeatability reports conclusions drawn natural use Pius S-i antici pation exasperating held off new approach radios what considered perfect match-up Visions better radio control danced through head never experi enced before elevator aileron dual trim features offered new horizons untried We-Fly Lab attach servo control cord flying site servo engine testing can done own pleasure treat trim reversal elevator throttle took some understanding battery check switch obvious necessity Universal features other radios incorporated design added new design innovations needed some veri fication Age experience sometimes makes us set own peculiar ways look new try understand becomes old-foolsfolly leaves lot enjoyment out aero modeling kind experience makes wish young again learning curve can easier product review product review product review manufacturer claims 3- 4-channel model a trainer sure looks lot interesting TheAir Scout has scale-like appearance vintage light plane kit designed Owen Kampen know will fly well coverof box states kit designed beginner easy build would recommend beginner have several kits under belt prior building ARF model instructions appear excel lent materials good quality TheAir Scout uses 15 25 power pull 54-in wing span through air looks like excellent winter building project beginner can fly product review product review product review bench-testing radios real proof value product comes after installation air Most radios have bench-tested show up per manufacturers specifications under non-installation conditions have good centering torque features case Pitts 5-1 servo good holding strength needed hold aileron controls nonflutter condition same needed bring rudder elevator systems back center position trying adjust ground point servos throttle require high relia bility flying type aircraft safely Dont fooled good intending bench-tests too need quick response mini micro servos just much next aeromodeler certain types flying type aircraft proper servos must Dont try jockey plane around sky sloppy control Its like real has flown smoothly two ball-bearing supported output shaft servos sufficient torque holding strength Futaba Servo FP-5121 just what doctor ordered adventure Its next morning flying site engine range fittings nuts bolts rechecked taxi tests made Too bad could find nothing wrong spec tators screaming Its time fly dont chicken Out now Pitts 5-1 beautiful going back forth during taxi tests resonant sound engine music ear brought back fond memories flights Dean made word go camera ready popped up tail off built-in pull left needed little right thrust completely under control intentionally eame 6uTriTiUr nose heavy during construction fuel added needed couple clicks top elevator trim hold hands-off level flight about half throttle started dropping about one-third throttle looked just like real thingtbjn2.l1fbz pictures Williams Bros A-scale pilot looked little small going sure happy put goggles him since forgotten close canopy excitement checkout flight safe cautious During vertical January1980 125 t Air Scout Concept Models Inc. 2906 Grandview Blvd. Madison WI 53713 4 THE THIRD ANNUAL 3 JANUARY 12& 13 1980 SEE THE LATEST PRODUCTS AND VISIT WITH MAJOR MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS OF MODEL AIRCRAFT* MODEL ENGINES MODEL BOATS RADIO CONTROL SYSTEMS eMODELCARSI*MODELINGACCESSORIES INDOOR DEMONSTRATIONS STATIC DISPLAY COMPETITION IN MANY CATEGORIES OVERSEAS EXHIBITORS CORDIALL Y INVIJftI INTERNATIONAL MODELER SHOW BOX 127 COSTA MESA CA 92627 714 548-4700 banked turns stayed right put aileron response great full power no flutter visible engine leaned out little stayed rich Response hands pilot After few fly-bys time landing remembered Dean instructions recommended three-point flair out Thats way was real joy see No pattern flying yet need training checkout time see no reason expect best airplane Besides week late story deadline See ya around next adventure We-Fly Lab Safety Preston continued page 70 kind requirement since plastic spinners 2apable going over 12000 rpm Perryported Supertigre 60 does 12900 add pipe will go 14000 must go metal spinner Weve no problem plastic rpm metal limit 18000 Are nylon ducted fan units hitting 22500 Youridea using 4-way wrench also over-cautious darn aluminum nuts will strip threads use too much force loosening problem 4-way turned down snugly change humidity say tighten time fire up Nobody does am modeler does like way protecting legal hide expense modeler Offer realistic instructions Ive no doubt will readers will feel letter-writer has point too will probably ignore safety precautions included modeling products Its yourhide trying protect Unfortu nately have accident chances will seeking help others Lets spoil pleasure because carelessness As write second column safety still some two months away publica tion first column Nevertheless Im already getting lot feedback accidents happening fellow modelers through club newsletters mailed AMA Head quarters far common reported incidents involving lacerations pro pellers example engine started rpm much higher expected able hold alrplane prop struck him left arm above elbow prop cut brachial artery median nerve muscle nicked bone before breaking newsletter article goes say arm now cast control movement until heals thumb first two fingers numb tingle have limited mobility present think would agree small change past operating procedures might well worthwhile avoid type injury particular case engine apparently inadvertently started high throttle un expected burst power could handled victim Editor always start engines half-throttleor less will start way finish months sermon have tip comes Jerry Gotts writing DCRC newsletter Jerry clubs safety director happens safety-conscious modelers know Which just goes show us immune accidents Jerry recently have stitches close lacerations three fingers caused contact black glassfilled resin prop props almost totally invisible running engine Jerry suggests prop tips painted white visibility also offers 10 other safety tips regarding pro pellers reproduce benefit 1 Tighten prop nut least beginning flying day 2 Position radio side front prop wont have reach behind prop operate radio sure radio throttle control operating 3 Start engine low throttlenot wide open 4 Keep face away rotating plane prop 5 Use chicken stick electric starter 6 Take extreme caution glow plug wire also removing same engine 7 Examine props often cracks chips balance 8 Give meat grinder wide berth respect commands 9 Always keep uppermost conscious mind spacial relationship hands body spinning prop aware what prop blast may doing others Think about engine thrust might move pivot plane should slip get away 10 Move slowly deliberately think think think. think would add other item Jerrys list needle valve tweaking throttle twiddling behind prop Have safe month John Preston 7012 Elvira Ct Falls Church VA 22042 126 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/01
Page Numbers: 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 71, 125, 126
NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT experience almost good Meeting Pat MACS show bore out text after usual third-degree conversation Bruce Godberson just appeared Byron Originals booth gave tips top advised watch Dean Copeland give demonstration ask him about Pitts S-lA late flying site Dean just finishing started goose pimples up spine started chatting looked flexed parts awesomekit knew experts could handle plane explained Dean concerned about average pilot just mastered basics asked about flutter foam during loops inside outside especially stab elevator also reacted crosswind land ings takeoffs what about deadstick landings Dean very much point walked over starter got OK fly filled fuel tank primed engine flick started up tuned pipe inside fuselage new sound ears big foam fuselage became resonant sounded very realistic Dean started takeoff wind taxi speed increased gave right rudder proceeded have very stable crosswind lift-off climbed out about 40 degrees did two right rolls pattern show spectators flew back starting point did two very tight inside outside loops right over head climbed out doing two rolls hung prop about 150 feet engine stopped dropped out stall deadstick regained control circled around brought crosswind landed about 50 feet starting point smiled said thanks about question claims further Dean expert has lot experience dont plan what did un less have nor recommend anyone else Dean knew validity questions wanted try give straight answers realistic scale view augmented sliding canoov Williams Brothers pilot outstanding decal detailing kit 64 Model Aviation top view displays familiar sunburst wing trim design real Pins famous 1-utaba Modelwith reversing device aileron elevator angle switching device elevator/flap mixing servo testing transmitting some self- contained features human-engineered transmitter readers over- under-present Pitts S-i As time drew near begin Pitts started reading comprehensive instruction manual reviewing parts list came black spinner Painting would no problem however soon resolved new red spinner came mail additional structions guys just dont stop customer satisfaction end Byro Drive ordered asked what type engine used could supply proper mounting came pre drilled match OS Max 60FSRperfectly kit included everything except giue covering material trim sheets radio starting batteries fuel Some special tools gauges supplied requiring good selection sandpaper some sharp cutting blades couple drill bits taps plus normal tools required radio engine installations Additional items almost must supply metal flux brushes applying epoxy masking tape cheap gummy stuff sanding blocks match contours foam especially curved block matches shape between ribs soldering iron will generate enough heat give strong flow-out type joints kit received shipper large size preview things come fuselage two halves fine-detail molded high-density beaded styrene foam male female alignment joints reinforcement gussets material build-up molded areas high stress strain Hole locations dimpled proper location minimal amount sanding required remove some flash before gluing together otlwr foam parts equal accuracy ease installation fit Hinge locations prenotched correct stallation plywood reinforcement blocks required foam has recessed receive precut parts snug good surface alignment fits after individual group packaged bags parts opened identified plus ones came later instruction manual additions almost 340 parts biggest single item 32 Robart plastic pinned hinges substituted 32 New Robart metal pinned hinges large foam pad used offer protec tion during shipping important items needed during construction model We-Fly Lab have found use- foam pads essential facets modeling sometimes prefer foam plastic skin laminated side like carpet manufacturers use padding Two types skin usually available local carpet shop PVC polyvinylchloride PE poly ethelene both have equal ding protection PE chemical resistant accidental spills foam alone has high friction characteris tics can used advantageously during assembly Caution recommended though Small metal shavings grit accumulate pores foam unnoticed can cause havoc finish removed skinned foam easier wipe clean properly cared can last years film-to-foam laminates first de veloped electronics industry found millions dollars could saved labor broken parts using approach during assembly simple demonstration used Lay ten dimes hard surface pick up same thing piece foam and/or skinned foamfatigue fumbling re duction obvious areas precision hydraulic parts being assembled foam pads being used department head asked run hand along surface foam grit unreal two cases testers hand cut minute metal shavings Needless say pads replaced skinned foam could cleaned Obviously takes little imagination see values work area especially engine repairs radio associated electronics work doing final installations finished plane etc simple part Byron Originals ap proach supplying best successful flight Pius S-l just example treats store engineering lab January1980 65 OD subjected lovely Pitts awkward position shot show tail wheel bottom markings Nestled fuselage precision-molded beaded styrene foam Futaba servos receiver battery pack wrapped special absorbent foam held place nylon electrical tie straps Aft Dortion slant-tvoe Sullivan 16-oz fuel tank new Klaooer-Klunk also furnished education alone worth price admission model future models scratch-built pictures drawings detailed instruc tions come kit make construction simplistic almost sure has got something wrong Kind like painting numbers doesnt make Rembrandt Norman Rockwell results almost guaranteed satisfy seems needless rehash everthing already covered instructions other authors will add some suggestions consideration perhaps better warrant further thought testing manufacturer recommends two methods finishing Top Flite Econokote K&B Super Poxy System will supply light weight glass cloth kit uses epoxy resin finishable numerous types paints latter ruled out basic reasons qualified its art lay-up glass epoxy recommended place get educationit will take expert come out under two pounds additional weight could very well end up adding three four pounds finished additional weight flyable would certainly take away flight features achieved Econokote l3-pound version using Econokote system neces sary use proper toolsTop Fite Sealing Irons Heat Gun will give needed low temperature control help yield pro finish 25-fl roil Econokote recommended insure color match remains same colors can vary batch batch individual 6-ft rolls recommended mixing K&B Super Poxy kit manufacturer achieve matched colors modified RCM tests can attributed differences batches both products found different combi nation needed Instead approaching set formula deviating claiming wrong because someone gave some advice worked him very easy have matched system capability own shop will require little extra effort part First use mixer attachment electric drill make sure pigment has blended thoroughly mixed paint com bination placed scrap piece Econokote drop time mixed matching shade achieved provided have kept count drops proper ratio can now mixed added features epoxy urethane ester type paints what see what get After priming usually white hue some colors will change because trans parency coat used Two coats will usually correct spraying first coat aluminum hue over primer will some times eliminate again experimenta tion beforehand can well worth time spent Sometimes during adventures think come up something new can pass find hundreds smart modelers have doing years goes its up grabs problem areas new covering materials sealing off fuel penetration model several areas make aimost impossible adequately seal down Econokote such hole cut-outs wing hold-down bolts tail-wheel mountings open ings tail section control movement areas holes have drilled fuel line passages etc Pigmenting different type fillers tested came breakthrough took some match-mixed K&B Super Poxy 66 Model Aviation worla ngnes ua MaX Wi FSR power aTatone muffler exhaust-off system Zrnger2O/8 pro peller matching red spinner come kit Fuel lines labeled ease identification drilled-out faucet washers used keep cowling chaffing fuselage innovation We-Fly Lab Note thoroughly Bob has prevented oil seepage propeller reamers propeller balancers both Du-Bro Prather Products tested found satisfactoryforavery important task Large propellers like the2O/8 used Byro Drive require perfect balancing See Preston comments spinner balancing mixed couple drops Devcon Five-Minute Epoxy using building spread some scrap styrene foam see would adhere chemically attack foam Eureka flowed out beautifully adhered point tearing foam no chemical attacking problems cured normal time tried establish mixing ratio two drops per ten epoxy gave good results too much would eventually affect cure epoxy probably effectiveness try experiment first havent time try other epoxies different cure times see no reason isnt worth try Needless say field day closing up potential fuel penetration areas carefully applied matched epoxy blended perfectly Econokote did make substitution because personal phobia Neoprene washers used between cowling fuselage past have problems friction areas causing wearing through parts finish no big deal either way designers foresight remarkablethe foam parts go together few hours well organized time spent time presanding checking fits did actual gluing time Sanding best accomplished prior assembly large parts can become awk ward glued together making subject dings sanding stay away edges glued except flash removal best sanded after gluing achievement matching hidden seams gluing starts over-glueno strength addedand sure clean up excess glue uncured Again following outstanding instruction must made minor goof belly pan mounts bottom lower wing did align correctly fuselage finished forgot take considera tion glue joint five layers covering material can cause noticeable protrusion part compounded curved surfaces Yours will look better think through beforehand Finishing rapid correct tools Trim ming requires time patience Full-size patterns supplied trim cutting masking painting pressure-sensitive trim logos supplied kit give realistic touch untrimmed big red bird quite blah item added Red Devils 1 becomes thing beauty used K&B Super Poxy System cowling cabane struts pants canopy trim landing gear Byro Drive thrust shim palnted landing gear covered Econokote seemed adhere better metal way landing gear spreader bar spring loaded shock absorbing configuration used painted rugged axle device mounts molded-in bearing system coupled Williams Bros wheels supplied rounds out well-designed landing gear assembly Now put-together time Install radio hinges struts large furnished 16-oz Sullivan fuel tank system other parts firewall back Again should done foam pad keep denting foam dents take heat gun reshrink Econokote area will stretch over dent will know Leaving Byro Drive engine off until last makes easier lighter moving big parts around Byro Drive system such advanced de sign techniques have see feel ap preciate accomplishment over sell sells itself case engineer has over-designed safety margin case developer used best types materials production moxie give needed design features lightest weight Poly-Flex belts Gates Tensiometer comes supplied proper installation system high-rpm applications has time proven industrial usage words about features become secondary flip propeller over first time 0S Max 6OFSR mounted 20/8 Zinger propeller place must admit few trembles preceded first flip anticipation about same youngster flipped first ignition engine came home work early night set first flip batteries dead spare set loaned out stores closed another day anticipation would pass worth walting Newbatteries fueled up primed needle valve set what considered rich position prop pulled through engine stroke firm grip no pop pulled through again tug hand throttle set first flip made running rich big cloud white smoke trailing out Tatone Exhaust Off Moving rear transmitter hand needle valve adjusted slowly throttle advanced retarded keep ing rich side using K&B 100 fuel nitro good lubrication whole tank run through conthiually checking head overheating What combination OS Max throttled perfectly Byro Drive quivered engine gurgled few times throttle trim tab set full advance during installation throttle linkage moved neutral throttle control fully retarded engine stopped nuts bolts fittings rechecked tightness fuel exhausted checked color clean no tell-tale black specs show metal-to-metal wear going inside engine K&B 100 fuel drained 5% nitro Magnum fuel put tank After priming flipped over third fourth try still warm probably underprimed almost idle setting start After running few minutes rich side leanedher down no exhaust smoke visable opened back up about quarter turn guessing would about best January1980 67 Underneath big fiberglass cowling supplied kit Prop Reduction Byro Drive de velops 18 pounds thrust recommended power sources shown foreground Note engine mounting portion pre-drilled sized request Other goodies described text setting test flights anticipating would probably lean out little air next series tests quite important list flying checkout points First let engine run four five different settings few minutes check fuel loading car buretor causing changes desired rpms also flooding glow plug resulting cooling heating element can cause poor combustion and/or failure suc cessful few quick advances throttle different spots checked still OK airplane held vertical upside down side different speeds nose down see clunk tank installed will fall forward properly maintain fuel pickup dive gives confidence airplane first flight just plain common horse sense protect investment such fine piece equipment should self mandated safety-wise protect inno cent and/or property test run made evening cowling place check radio out range possible interference bad installations appeared ready batteries put charge off flying site pictures next morning first World Engines OS 60 impressive areas performance reacted just way hoped adven tore needed extra confidence builder radio choice came chance good ones can used type flying again luck flying gods holding out happened MACS show Mr York Daimon vice president Futaba Corp confronted questions after saw name plate Model Aviation magazine assumed also part AMA organization staff explained just author doing adven ture series products gave him names people could really help him very polite explained Futaba wanted everything could help make AMA strong wanted give full support endeavors FCC could help get flying sites unexpected pleasure could hardly wait get him together John Worth meeting took place since did have need know parted other sights About hour later York came up asked used Futaba Radios explained used types adventures Futaba used couple years would sufficient some future manu script No no Ill send latest model use politely explained didnt really need another radio type stories doing wasnt always necessary have latest products would mention Futaba used No no give address OK lets keep touch first see can use has specific purpose talked again wanted send latest programmable radio explained really qualified type flying adventures going centered around average sport flier maybe few advanced beginners could challenged left judgment model send story Oh came Futaba Model FP6JN Continued page 125 big PiUs taxies Bob gets feel ship ground prior flight testing suppose proper word kit kit modeling sense word kit little home-built what foam components landing gear note view wino toD faint coverino saq real ship reproduced NO OCR TEXT SCALE 164 3/16 o 345METER jjjjyiiiiiiz4rAFLOOR JLLZLZZZJwoow o51015FEET LANDING GEAR HINGES ONUNDERSIDE7 LIZ 0 I -/ /1 jrzzzznr 4-—-4 ii __ BC 8 LDUVRESA0 DOOR ON LIfT SIDE ONLY ii I __/ tI 0z 2C IK 1 __ C0E POWERPLANT l13HP 1 INNER K5 E5cyL AIR COOLED RADIAL ENGINE MODEL 22 TR 7 MODEL 32 ATER 100 up MODEL 45 ATER oc HP -1929 ALEXANDER BULLET TYPICAL AIR FOIL January1980 71 -LLLL1-I-yTT Li I-_- Moustiques clever pilots H-lOOs Mikkelson Ramos Curry Conover Mufligans rubber-winning Comper Swift Wests Corsair Black Widow electrics Dick Howaitls wee 6 span Chambermaid Bill Caldwells CO2 Stinson 0 Monocoupe George Smiths Farman Papics Travelair Mystery Peanut Irv Akers outstanding electric Inland Sport Fly line kit Bill Burgess D VIII RC ship Vic Larsens Caudron C-714 Bob Pecks Baby Ace Cougar lots others missed trying get little personal airtime tour down trunk line allowed leisurely appreciation Dick Allens outstanding Stan dard Model J Jumbo rubber ship way down Vancouver BC Dick Howards collection half-Peanuts such wee Leopard Moth Ponnier monoplane Cham bermaid BD-5 just off building board Dick Nelsons DH 6 Cougar Kevilles Cougar just won Peanut dozens others deserve mention space lacking Wish could have youd like share excitement type modeling Flightmasters dedicated furthering would glad send information about club its magnificent newsletter/journal address Flightmasters 423-C San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica CA 90402 Bill Warner 423-C San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica CA 90402 We-Fly Lab/Harrah continued page 68 WELL Jack Benny could say really did model Futaba radio us used transmitters incorp orated telephone dial signal response early 40s next maneuver dial 0 long wait compared instant response system presented Futaba trim reversal features grew us realized values offered throttle trim controlled right hand elevator trim leftwith mode II elevator controlled right hand throttle left Although can applications ofthese features mentioned Futaba appealed throttle trim control right hand left controlling rudder during takeoffs landings other features radio have left out because space can see local hobby shop such details write factory direct brochures feature anticipated made radio package natural adventure servos came radio problems large models having enough servo strength torque good center ing neutral repeatability reports conclusions drawn natural use Pius S-i antici pation exasperating held off new approach radios what considered perfect match-up Visions better radio control danced through head never experi enced before elevator aileron dual trim features offered new horizons untried We-Fly Lab attach servo control cord flying site servo engine testing can done own pleasure treat trim reversal elevator throttle took some understanding battery check switch obvious necessity Universal features other radios incorporated design added new design innovations needed some veri fication Age experience sometimes makes us set own peculiar ways look new try understand becomes old-foolsfolly leaves lot enjoyment out aero modeling kind experience makes wish young again learning curve can easier product review product review product review manufacturer claims 3- 4-channel model a trainer sure looks lot interesting TheAir Scout has scale-like appearance vintage light plane kit designed Owen Kampen know will fly well coverof box states kit designed beginner easy build would recommend beginner have several kits under belt prior building ARF model instructions appear excel lent materials good quality TheAir Scout uses 15 25 power pull 54-in wing span through air looks like excellent winter building project beginner can fly product review product review product review bench-testing radios real proof value product comes after installation air Most radios have bench-tested show up per manufacturers specifications under non-installation conditions have good centering torque features case Pitts 5-1 servo good holding strength needed hold aileron controls nonflutter condition same needed bring rudder elevator systems back center position trying adjust ground point servos throttle require high relia bility flying type aircraft safely Dont fooled good intending bench-tests too need quick response mini micro servos just much next aeromodeler certain types flying type aircraft proper servos must Dont try jockey plane around sky sloppy control Its like real has flown smoothly two ball-bearing supported output shaft servos sufficient torque holding strength Futaba Servo FP-5121 just what doctor ordered adventure Its next morning flying site engine range fittings nuts bolts rechecked taxi tests made Too bad could find nothing wrong spec tators screaming Its time fly dont chicken Out now Pitts 5-1 beautiful going back forth during taxi tests resonant sound engine music ear brought back fond memories flights Dean made word go camera ready popped up tail off built-in pull left needed little right thrust completely under control intentionally eame 6uTriTiUr nose heavy during construction fuel added needed couple clicks top elevator trim hold hands-off level flight about half throttle started dropping about one-third throttle looked just like real thingtbjn2.l1fbz pictures Williams Bros A-scale pilot looked little small going sure happy put goggles him since forgotten close canopy excitement checkout flight safe cautious During vertical January1980 125 t Air Scout Concept Models Inc. 2906 Grandview Blvd. Madison WI 53713 4 THE THIRD ANNUAL 3 JANUARY 12& 13 1980 SEE THE LATEST PRODUCTS AND VISIT WITH MAJOR MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS OF MODEL AIRCRAFT* MODEL ENGINES MODEL BOATS RADIO CONTROL SYSTEMS eMODELCARSI*MODELINGACCESSORIES INDOOR DEMONSTRATIONS STATIC DISPLAY COMPETITION IN MANY CATEGORIES OVERSEAS EXHIBITORS CORDIALL Y INVIJftI INTERNATIONAL MODELER SHOW BOX 127 COSTA MESA CA 92627 714 548-4700 banked turns stayed right put aileron response great full power no flutter visible engine leaned out little stayed rich Response hands pilot After few fly-bys time landing remembered Dean instructions recommended three-point flair out Thats way was real joy see No pattern flying yet need training checkout time see no reason expect best airplane Besides week late story deadline See ya around next adventure We-Fly Lab Safety Preston continued page 70 kind requirement since plastic spinners 2apable going over 12000 rpm Perryported Supertigre 60 does 12900 add pipe will go 14000 must go metal spinner Weve no problem plastic rpm metal limit 18000 Are nylon ducted fan units hitting 22500 Youridea using 4-way wrench also over-cautious darn aluminum nuts will strip threads use too much force loosening problem 4-way turned down snugly change humidity say tighten time fire up Nobody does am modeler does like way protecting legal hide expense modeler Offer realistic instructions Ive no doubt will readers will feel letter-writer has point too will probably ignore safety precautions included modeling products Its yourhide trying protect Unfortu nately have accident chances will seeking help others Lets spoil pleasure because carelessness As write second column safety still some two months away publica tion first column Nevertheless Im already getting lot feedback accidents happening fellow modelers through club newsletters mailed AMA Head quarters far common reported incidents involving lacerations pro pellers example engine started rpm much higher expected able hold alrplane prop struck him left arm above elbow prop cut brachial artery median nerve muscle nicked bone before breaking newsletter article goes say arm now cast control movement until heals thumb first two fingers numb tingle have limited mobility present think would agree small change past operating procedures might well worthwhile avoid type injury particular case engine apparently inadvertently started high throttle un expected burst power could handled victim Editor always start engines half-throttleor less will start way finish months sermon have tip comes Jerry Gotts writing DCRC newsletter Jerry clubs safety director happens safety-conscious modelers know Which just goes show us immune accidents Jerry recently have stitches close lacerations three fingers caused contact black glassfilled resin prop props almost totally invisible running engine Jerry suggests prop tips painted white visibility also offers 10 other safety tips regarding pro pellers reproduce benefit 1 Tighten prop nut least beginning flying day 2 Position radio side front prop wont have reach behind prop operate radio sure radio throttle control operating 3 Start engine low throttlenot wide open 4 Keep face away rotating plane prop 5 Use chicken stick electric starter 6 Take extreme caution glow plug wire also removing same engine 7 Examine props often cracks chips balance 8 Give meat grinder wide berth respect commands 9 Always keep uppermost conscious mind spacial relationship hands body spinning prop aware what prop blast may doing others Think about engine thrust might move pivot plane should slip get away 10 Move slowly deliberately think think think. think would add other item Jerrys list needle valve tweaking throttle twiddling behind prop Have safe month John Preston 7012 Elvira Ct Falls Church VA 22042 126 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/01
Page Numbers: 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 71, 125, 126
NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT experience almost good Meeting Pat MACS show bore out text after usual third-degree conversation Bruce Godberson just appeared Byron Originals booth gave tips top advised watch Dean Copeland give demonstration ask him about Pitts S-lA late flying site Dean just finishing started goose pimples up spine started chatting looked flexed parts awesomekit knew experts could handle plane explained Dean concerned about average pilot just mastered basics asked about flutter foam during loops inside outside especially stab elevator also reacted crosswind land ings takeoffs what about deadstick landings Dean very much point walked over starter got OK fly filled fuel tank primed engine flick started up tuned pipe inside fuselage new sound ears big foam fuselage became resonant sounded very realistic Dean started takeoff wind taxi speed increased gave right rudder proceeded have very stable crosswind lift-off climbed out about 40 degrees did two right rolls pattern show spectators flew back starting point did two very tight inside outside loops right over head climbed out doing two rolls hung prop about 150 feet engine stopped dropped out stall deadstick regained control circled around brought crosswind landed about 50 feet starting point smiled said thanks about question claims further Dean expert has lot experience dont plan what did un less have nor recommend anyone else Dean knew validity questions wanted try give straight answers realistic scale view augmented sliding canoov Williams Brothers pilot outstanding decal detailing kit 64 Model Aviation top view displays familiar sunburst wing trim design real Pins famous 1-utaba Modelwith reversing device aileron elevator angle switching device elevator/flap mixing servo testing transmitting some self- contained features human-engineered transmitter readers over- under-present Pitts S-i As time drew near begin Pitts started reading comprehensive instruction manual reviewing parts list came black spinner Painting would no problem however soon resolved new red spinner came mail additional structions guys just dont stop customer satisfaction end Byro Drive ordered asked what type engine used could supply proper mounting came pre drilled match OS Max 60FSRperfectly kit included everything except giue covering material trim sheets radio starting batteries fuel Some special tools gauges supplied requiring good selection sandpaper some sharp cutting blades couple drill bits taps plus normal tools required radio engine installations Additional items almost must supply metal flux brushes applying epoxy masking tape cheap gummy stuff sanding blocks match contours foam especially curved block matches shape between ribs soldering iron will generate enough heat give strong flow-out type joints kit received shipper large size preview things come fuselage two halves fine-detail molded high-density beaded styrene foam male female alignment joints reinforcement gussets material build-up molded areas high stress strain Hole locations dimpled proper location minimal amount sanding required remove some flash before gluing together otlwr foam parts equal accuracy ease installation fit Hinge locations prenotched correct stallation plywood reinforcement blocks required foam has recessed receive precut parts snug good surface alignment fits after individual group packaged bags parts opened identified plus ones came later instruction manual additions almost 340 parts biggest single item 32 Robart plastic pinned hinges substituted 32 New Robart metal pinned hinges large foam pad used offer protec tion during shipping important items needed during construction model We-Fly Lab have found use- foam pads essential facets modeling sometimes prefer foam plastic skin laminated side like carpet manufacturers use padding Two types skin usually available local carpet shop PVC polyvinylchloride PE poly ethelene both have equal ding protection PE chemical resistant accidental spills foam alone has high friction characteris tics can used advantageously during assembly Caution recommended though Small metal shavings grit accumulate pores foam unnoticed can cause havoc finish removed skinned foam easier wipe clean properly cared can last years film-to-foam laminates first de veloped electronics industry found millions dollars could saved labor broken parts using approach during assembly simple demonstration used Lay ten dimes hard surface pick up same thing piece foam and/or skinned foamfatigue fumbling re duction obvious areas precision hydraulic parts being assembled foam pads being used department head asked run hand along surface foam grit unreal two cases testers hand cut minute metal shavings Needless say pads replaced skinned foam could cleaned Obviously takes little imagination see values work area especially engine repairs radio associated electronics work doing final installations finished plane etc simple part Byron Originals ap proach supplying best successful flight Pius S-l just example treats store engineering lab January1980 65 OD subjected lovely Pitts awkward position shot show tail wheel bottom markings Nestled fuselage precision-molded beaded styrene foam Futaba servos receiver battery pack wrapped special absorbent foam held place nylon electrical tie straps Aft Dortion slant-tvoe Sullivan 16-oz fuel tank new Klaooer-Klunk also furnished education alone worth price admission model future models scratch-built pictures drawings detailed instruc tions come kit make construction simplistic almost sure has got something wrong Kind like painting numbers doesnt make Rembrandt Norman Rockwell results almost guaranteed satisfy seems needless rehash everthing already covered instructions other authors will add some suggestions consideration perhaps better warrant further thought testing manufacturer recommends two methods finishing Top Flite Econokote K&B Super Poxy System will supply light weight glass cloth kit uses epoxy resin finishable numerous types paints latter ruled out basic reasons qualified its art lay-up glass epoxy recommended place get educationit will take expert come out under two pounds additional weight could very well end up adding three four pounds finished additional weight flyable would certainly take away flight features achieved Econokote l3-pound version using Econokote system neces sary use proper toolsTop Fite Sealing Irons Heat Gun will give needed low temperature control help yield pro finish 25-fl roil Econokote recommended insure color match remains same colors can vary batch batch individual 6-ft rolls recommended mixing K&B Super Poxy kit manufacturer achieve matched colors modified RCM tests can attributed differences batches both products found different combi nation needed Instead approaching set formula deviating claiming wrong because someone gave some advice worked him very easy have matched system capability own shop will require little extra effort part First use mixer attachment electric drill make sure pigment has blended thoroughly mixed paint com bination placed scrap piece Econokote drop time mixed matching shade achieved provided have kept count drops proper ratio can now mixed added features epoxy urethane ester type paints what see what get After priming usually white hue some colors will change because trans parency coat used Two coats will usually correct spraying first coat aluminum hue over primer will some times eliminate again experimenta tion beforehand can well worth time spent Sometimes during adventures think come up something new can pass find hundreds smart modelers have doing years goes its up grabs problem areas new covering materials sealing off fuel penetration model several areas make aimost impossible adequately seal down Econokote such hole cut-outs wing hold-down bolts tail-wheel mountings open ings tail section control movement areas holes have drilled fuel line passages etc Pigmenting different type fillers tested came breakthrough took some match-mixed K&B Super Poxy 66 Model Aviation worla ngnes ua MaX Wi FSR power aTatone muffler exhaust-off system Zrnger2O/8 pro peller matching red spinner come kit Fuel lines labeled ease identification drilled-out faucet washers used keep cowling chaffing fuselage innovation We-Fly Lab Note thoroughly Bob has prevented oil seepage propeller reamers propeller balancers both Du-Bro Prather Products tested found satisfactoryforavery important task Large propellers like the2O/8 used Byro Drive require perfect balancing See Preston comments spinner balancing mixed couple drops Devcon Five-Minute Epoxy using building spread some scrap styrene foam see would adhere chemically attack foam Eureka flowed out beautifully adhered point tearing foam no chemical attacking problems cured normal time tried establish mixing ratio two drops per ten epoxy gave good results too much would eventually affect cure epoxy probably effectiveness try experiment first havent time try other epoxies different cure times see no reason isnt worth try Needless say field day closing up potential fuel penetration areas carefully applied matched epoxy blended perfectly Econokote did make substitution because personal phobia Neoprene washers used between cowling fuselage past have problems friction areas causing wearing through parts finish no big deal either way designers foresight remarkablethe foam parts go together few hours well organized time spent time presanding checking fits did actual gluing time Sanding best accomplished prior assembly large parts can become awk ward glued together making subject dings sanding stay away edges glued except flash removal best sanded after gluing achievement matching hidden seams gluing starts over-glueno strength addedand sure clean up excess glue uncured Again following outstanding instruction must made minor goof belly pan mounts bottom lower wing did align correctly fuselage finished forgot take considera tion glue joint five layers covering material can cause noticeable protrusion part compounded curved surfaces Yours will look better think through beforehand Finishing rapid correct tools Trim ming requires time patience Full-size patterns supplied trim cutting masking painting pressure-sensitive trim logos supplied kit give realistic touch untrimmed big red bird quite blah item added Red Devils 1 becomes thing beauty used K&B Super Poxy System cowling cabane struts pants canopy trim landing gear Byro Drive thrust shim palnted landing gear covered Econokote seemed adhere better metal way landing gear spreader bar spring loaded shock absorbing configuration used painted rugged axle device mounts molded-in bearing system coupled Williams Bros wheels supplied rounds out well-designed landing gear assembly Now put-together time Install radio hinges struts large furnished 16-oz Sullivan fuel tank system other parts firewall back Again should done foam pad keep denting foam dents take heat gun reshrink Econokote area will stretch over dent will know Leaving Byro Drive engine off until last makes easier lighter moving big parts around Byro Drive system such advanced de sign techniques have see feel ap preciate accomplishment over sell sells itself case engineer has over-designed safety margin case developer used best types materials production moxie give needed design features lightest weight Poly-Flex belts Gates Tensiometer comes supplied proper installation system high-rpm applications has time proven industrial usage words about features become secondary flip propeller over first time 0S Max 6OFSR mounted 20/8 Zinger propeller place must admit few trembles preceded first flip anticipation about same youngster flipped first ignition engine came home work early night set first flip batteries dead spare set loaned out stores closed another day anticipation would pass worth walting Newbatteries fueled up primed needle valve set what considered rich position prop pulled through engine stroke firm grip no pop pulled through again tug hand throttle set first flip made running rich big cloud white smoke trailing out Tatone Exhaust Off Moving rear transmitter hand needle valve adjusted slowly throttle advanced retarded keep ing rich side using K&B 100 fuel nitro good lubrication whole tank run through conthiually checking head overheating What combination OS Max throttled perfectly Byro Drive quivered engine gurgled few times throttle trim tab set full advance during installation throttle linkage moved neutral throttle control fully retarded engine stopped nuts bolts fittings rechecked tightness fuel exhausted checked color clean no tell-tale black specs show metal-to-metal wear going inside engine K&B 100 fuel drained 5% nitro Magnum fuel put tank After priming flipped over third fourth try still warm probably underprimed almost idle setting start After running few minutes rich side leanedher down no exhaust smoke visable opened back up about quarter turn guessing would about best January1980 67 Underneath big fiberglass cowling supplied kit Prop Reduction Byro Drive de velops 18 pounds thrust recommended power sources shown foreground Note engine mounting portion pre-drilled sized request Other goodies described text setting test flights anticipating would probably lean out little air next series tests quite important list flying checkout points First let engine run four five different settings few minutes check fuel loading car buretor causing changes desired rpms also flooding glow plug resulting cooling heating element can cause poor combustion and/or failure suc cessful few quick advances throttle different spots checked still OK airplane held vertical upside down side different speeds nose down see clunk tank installed will fall forward properly maintain fuel pickup dive gives confidence airplane first flight just plain common horse sense protect investment such fine piece equipment should self mandated safety-wise protect inno cent and/or property test run made evening cowling place check radio out range possible interference bad installations appeared ready batteries put charge off flying site pictures next morning first World Engines OS 60 impressive areas performance reacted just way hoped adven tore needed extra confidence builder radio choice came chance good ones can used type flying again luck flying gods holding out happened MACS show Mr York Daimon vice president Futaba Corp confronted questions after saw name plate Model Aviation magazine assumed also part AMA organization staff explained just author doing adven ture series products gave him names people could really help him very polite explained Futaba wanted everything could help make AMA strong wanted give full support endeavors FCC could help get flying sites unexpected pleasure could hardly wait get him together John Worth meeting took place since did have need know parted other sights About hour later York came up asked used Futaba Radios explained used types adventures Futaba used couple years would sufficient some future manu script No no Ill send latest model use politely explained didnt really need another radio type stories doing wasnt always necessary have latest products would mention Futaba used No no give address OK lets keep touch first see can use has specific purpose talked again wanted send latest programmable radio explained really qualified type flying adventures going centered around average sport flier maybe few advanced beginners could challenged left judgment model send story Oh came Futaba Model FP6JN Continued page 125 big PiUs taxies Bob gets feel ship ground prior flight testing suppose proper word kit kit modeling sense word kit little home-built what foam components landing gear note view wino toD faint coverino saq real ship reproduced NO OCR TEXT SCALE 164 3/16 o 345METER jjjjyiiiiiiz4rAFLOOR JLLZLZZZJwoow o51015FEET LANDING GEAR HINGES ONUNDERSIDE7 LIZ 0 I -/ /1 jrzzzznr 4-—-4 ii __ BC 8 LDUVRESA0 DOOR ON LIfT SIDE ONLY ii I __/ tI 0z 2C IK 1 __ C0E POWERPLANT l13HP 1 INNER K5 E5cyL AIR COOLED RADIAL ENGINE MODEL 22 TR 7 MODEL 32 ATER 100 up MODEL 45 ATER oc HP -1929 ALEXANDER BULLET TYPICAL AIR FOIL January1980 71 -LLLL1-I-yTT Li I-_- Moustiques clever pilots H-lOOs Mikkelson Ramos Curry Conover Mufligans rubber-winning Comper Swift Wests Corsair Black Widow electrics Dick Howaitls wee 6 span Chambermaid Bill Caldwells CO2 Stinson 0 Monocoupe George Smiths Farman Papics Travelair Mystery Peanut Irv Akers outstanding electric Inland Sport Fly line kit Bill Burgess D VIII RC ship Vic Larsens Caudron C-714 Bob Pecks Baby Ace Cougar lots others missed trying get little personal airtime tour down trunk line allowed leisurely appreciation Dick Allens outstanding Stan dard Model J Jumbo rubber ship way down Vancouver BC Dick Howards collection half-Peanuts such wee Leopard Moth Ponnier monoplane Cham bermaid BD-5 just off building board Dick Nelsons DH 6 Cougar Kevilles Cougar just won Peanut dozens others deserve mention space lacking Wish could have youd like share excitement type modeling Flightmasters dedicated furthering would glad send information about club its magnificent newsletter/journal address Flightmasters 423-C San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica CA 90402 Bill Warner 423-C San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica CA 90402 We-Fly Lab/Harrah continued page 68 WELL Jack Benny could say really did model Futaba radio us used transmitters incorp orated telephone dial signal response early 40s next maneuver dial 0 long wait compared instant response system presented Futaba trim reversal features grew us realized values offered throttle trim controlled right hand elevator trim leftwith mode II elevator controlled right hand throttle left Although can applications ofthese features mentioned Futaba appealed throttle trim control right hand left controlling rudder during takeoffs landings other features radio have left out because space can see local hobby shop such details write factory direct brochures feature anticipated made radio package natural adventure servos came radio problems large models having enough servo strength torque good center ing neutral repeatability reports conclusions drawn natural use Pius S-i antici pation exasperating held off new approach radios what considered perfect match-up Visions better radio control danced through head never experi enced before elevator aileron dual trim features offered new horizons untried We-Fly Lab attach servo control cord flying site servo engine testing can done own pleasure treat trim reversal elevator throttle took some understanding battery check switch obvious necessity Universal features other radios incorporated design added new design innovations needed some veri fication Age experience sometimes makes us set own peculiar ways look new try understand becomes old-foolsfolly leaves lot enjoyment out aero modeling kind experience makes wish young again learning curve can easier product review product review product review manufacturer claims 3- 4-channel model a trainer sure looks lot interesting TheAir Scout has scale-like appearance vintage light plane kit designed Owen Kampen know will fly well coverof box states kit designed beginner easy build would recommend beginner have several kits under belt prior building ARF model instructions appear excel lent materials good quality TheAir Scout uses 15 25 power pull 54-in wing span through air looks like excellent winter building project beginner can fly product review product review product review bench-testing radios real proof value product comes after installation air Most radios have bench-tested show up per manufacturers specifications under non-installation conditions have good centering torque features case Pitts 5-1 servo good holding strength needed hold aileron controls nonflutter condition same needed bring rudder elevator systems back center position trying adjust ground point servos throttle require high relia bility flying type aircraft safely Dont fooled good intending bench-tests too need quick response mini micro servos just much next aeromodeler certain types flying type aircraft proper servos must Dont try jockey plane around sky sloppy control Its like real has flown smoothly two ball-bearing supported output shaft servos sufficient torque holding strength Futaba Servo FP-5121 just what doctor ordered adventure Its next morning flying site engine range fittings nuts bolts rechecked taxi tests made Too bad could find nothing wrong spec tators screaming Its time fly dont chicken Out now Pitts 5-1 beautiful going back forth during taxi tests resonant sound engine music ear brought back fond memories flights Dean made word go camera ready popped up tail off built-in pull left needed little right thrust completely under control intentionally eame 6uTriTiUr nose heavy during construction fuel added needed couple clicks top elevator trim hold hands-off level flight about half throttle started dropping about one-third throttle looked just like real thingtbjn2.l1fbz pictures Williams Bros A-scale pilot looked little small going sure happy put goggles him since forgotten close canopy excitement checkout flight safe cautious During vertical January1980 125 t Air Scout Concept Models Inc. 2906 Grandview Blvd. Madison WI 53713 4 THE THIRD ANNUAL 3 JANUARY 12& 13 1980 SEE THE LATEST PRODUCTS AND VISIT WITH MAJOR MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS OF MODEL AIRCRAFT* MODEL ENGINES MODEL BOATS RADIO CONTROL SYSTEMS eMODELCARSI*MODELINGACCESSORIES INDOOR DEMONSTRATIONS STATIC DISPLAY COMPETITION IN MANY CATEGORIES OVERSEAS EXHIBITORS CORDIALL Y INVIJftI INTERNATIONAL MODELER SHOW BOX 127 COSTA MESA CA 92627 714 548-4700 banked turns stayed right put aileron response great full power no flutter visible engine leaned out little stayed rich Response hands pilot After few fly-bys time landing remembered Dean instructions recommended three-point flair out Thats way was real joy see No pattern flying yet need training checkout time see no reason expect best airplane Besides week late story deadline See ya around next adventure We-Fly Lab Safety Preston continued page 70 kind requirement since plastic spinners 2apable going over 12000 rpm Perryported Supertigre 60 does 12900 add pipe will go 14000 must go metal spinner Weve no problem plastic rpm metal limit 18000 Are nylon ducted fan units hitting 22500 Youridea using 4-way wrench also over-cautious darn aluminum nuts will strip threads use too much force loosening problem 4-way turned down snugly change humidity say tighten time fire up Nobody does am modeler does like way protecting legal hide expense modeler Offer realistic instructions Ive no doubt will readers will feel letter-writer has point too will probably ignore safety precautions included modeling products Its yourhide trying protect Unfortu nately have accident chances will seeking help others Lets spoil pleasure because carelessness As write second column safety still some two months away publica tion first column Nevertheless Im already getting lot feedback accidents happening fellow modelers through club newsletters mailed AMA Head quarters far common reported incidents involving lacerations pro pellers example engine started rpm much higher expected able hold alrplane prop struck him left arm above elbow prop cut brachial artery median nerve muscle nicked bone before breaking newsletter article goes say arm now cast control movement until heals thumb first two fingers numb tingle have limited mobility present think would agree small change past operating procedures might well worthwhile avoid type injury particular case engine apparently inadvertently started high throttle un expected burst power could handled victim Editor always start engines half-throttleor less will start way finish months sermon have tip comes Jerry Gotts writing DCRC newsletter Jerry clubs safety director happens safety-conscious modelers know Which just goes show us immune accidents Jerry recently have stitches close lacerations three fingers caused contact black glassfilled resin prop props almost totally invisible running engine Jerry suggests prop tips painted white visibility also offers 10 other safety tips regarding pro pellers reproduce benefit 1 Tighten prop nut least beginning flying day 2 Position radio side front prop wont have reach behind prop operate radio sure radio throttle control operating 3 Start engine low throttlenot wide open 4 Keep face away rotating plane prop 5 Use chicken stick electric starter 6 Take extreme caution glow plug wire also removing same engine 7 Examine props often cracks chips balance 8 Give meat grinder wide berth respect commands 9 Always keep uppermost conscious mind spacial relationship hands body spinning prop aware what prop blast may doing others Think about engine thrust might move pivot plane should slip get away 10 Move slowly deliberately think think think. think would add other item Jerrys list needle valve tweaking throttle twiddling behind prop Have safe month John Preston 7012 Elvira Ct Falls Church VA 22042 126 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/01
Page Numbers: 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 71, 125, 126
NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT experience almost good Meeting Pat MACS show bore out text after usual third-degree conversation Bruce Godberson just appeared Byron Originals booth gave tips top advised watch Dean Copeland give demonstration ask him about Pitts S-lA late flying site Dean just finishing started goose pimples up spine started chatting looked flexed parts awesomekit knew experts could handle plane explained Dean concerned about average pilot just mastered basics asked about flutter foam during loops inside outside especially stab elevator also reacted crosswind land ings takeoffs what about deadstick landings Dean very much point walked over starter got OK fly filled fuel tank primed engine flick started up tuned pipe inside fuselage new sound ears big foam fuselage became resonant sounded very realistic Dean started takeoff wind taxi speed increased gave right rudder proceeded have very stable crosswind lift-off climbed out about 40 degrees did two right rolls pattern show spectators flew back starting point did two very tight inside outside loops right over head climbed out doing two rolls hung prop about 150 feet engine stopped dropped out stall deadstick regained control circled around brought crosswind landed about 50 feet starting point smiled said thanks about question claims further Dean expert has lot experience dont plan what did un less have nor recommend anyone else Dean knew validity questions wanted try give straight answers realistic scale view augmented sliding canoov Williams Brothers pilot outstanding decal detailing kit 64 Model Aviation top view displays familiar sunburst wing trim design real Pins famous 1-utaba Modelwith reversing device aileron elevator angle switching device elevator/flap mixing servo testing transmitting some self- contained features human-engineered transmitter readers over- under-present Pitts S-i As time drew near begin Pitts started reading comprehensive instruction manual reviewing parts list came black spinner Painting would no problem however soon resolved new red spinner came mail additional structions guys just dont stop customer satisfaction end Byro Drive ordered asked what type engine used could supply proper mounting came pre drilled match OS Max 60FSRperfectly kit included everything except giue covering material trim sheets radio starting batteries fuel Some special tools gauges supplied requiring good selection sandpaper some sharp cutting blades couple drill bits taps plus normal tools required radio engine installations Additional items almost must supply metal flux brushes applying epoxy masking tape cheap gummy stuff sanding blocks match contours foam especially curved block matches shape between ribs soldering iron will generate enough heat give strong flow-out type joints kit received shipper large size preview things come fuselage two halves fine-detail molded high-density beaded styrene foam male female alignment joints reinforcement gussets material build-up molded areas high stress strain Hole locations dimpled proper location minimal amount sanding required remove some flash before gluing together otlwr foam parts equal accuracy ease installation fit Hinge locations prenotched correct stallation plywood reinforcement blocks required foam has recessed receive precut parts snug good surface alignment fits after individual group packaged bags parts opened identified plus ones came later instruction manual additions almost 340 parts biggest single item 32 Robart plastic pinned hinges substituted 32 New Robart metal pinned hinges large foam pad used offer protec tion during shipping important items needed during construction model We-Fly Lab have found use- foam pads essential facets modeling sometimes prefer foam plastic skin laminated side like carpet manufacturers use padding Two types skin usually available local carpet shop PVC polyvinylchloride PE poly ethelene both have equal ding protection PE chemical resistant accidental spills foam alone has high friction characteris tics can used advantageously during assembly Caution recommended though Small metal shavings grit accumulate pores foam unnoticed can cause havoc finish removed skinned foam easier wipe clean properly cared can last years film-to-foam laminates first de veloped electronics industry found millions dollars could saved labor broken parts using approach during assembly simple demonstration used Lay ten dimes hard surface pick up same thing piece foam and/or skinned foamfatigue fumbling re duction obvious areas precision hydraulic parts being assembled foam pads being used department head asked run hand along surface foam grit unreal two cases testers hand cut minute metal shavings Needless say pads replaced skinned foam could cleaned Obviously takes little imagination see values work area especially engine repairs radio associated electronics work doing final installations finished plane etc simple part Byron Originals ap proach supplying best successful flight Pius S-l just example treats store engineering lab January1980 65 OD subjected lovely Pitts awkward position shot show tail wheel bottom markings Nestled fuselage precision-molded beaded styrene foam Futaba servos receiver battery pack wrapped special absorbent foam held place nylon electrical tie straps Aft Dortion slant-tvoe Sullivan 16-oz fuel tank new Klaooer-Klunk also furnished education alone worth price admission model future models scratch-built pictures drawings detailed instruc tions come kit make construction simplistic almost sure has got something wrong Kind like painting numbers doesnt make Rembrandt Norman Rockwell results almost guaranteed satisfy seems needless rehash everthing already covered instructions other authors will add some suggestions consideration perhaps better warrant further thought testing manufacturer recommends two methods finishing Top Flite Econokote K&B Super Poxy System will supply light weight glass cloth kit uses epoxy resin finishable numerous types paints latter ruled out basic reasons qualified its art lay-up glass epoxy recommended place get educationit will take expert come out under two pounds additional weight could very well end up adding three four pounds finished additional weight flyable would certainly take away flight features achieved Econokote l3-pound version using Econokote system neces sary use proper toolsTop Fite Sealing Irons Heat Gun will give needed low temperature control help yield pro finish 25-fl roil Econokote recommended insure color match remains same colors can vary batch batch individual 6-ft rolls recommended mixing K&B Super Poxy kit manufacturer achieve matched colors modified RCM tests can attributed differences batches both products found different combi nation needed Instead approaching set formula deviating claiming wrong because someone gave some advice worked him very easy have matched system capability own shop will require little extra effort part First use mixer attachment electric drill make sure pigment has blended thoroughly mixed paint com bination placed scrap piece Econokote drop time mixed matching shade achieved provided have kept count drops proper ratio can now mixed added features epoxy urethane ester type paints what see what get After priming usually white hue some colors will change because trans parency coat used Two coats will usually correct spraying first coat aluminum hue over primer will some times eliminate again experimenta tion beforehand can well worth time spent Sometimes during adventures think come up something new can pass find hundreds smart modelers have doing years goes its up grabs problem areas new covering materials sealing off fuel penetration model several areas make aimost impossible adequately seal down Econokote such hole cut-outs wing hold-down bolts tail-wheel mountings open ings tail section control movement areas holes have drilled fuel line passages etc Pigmenting different type fillers tested came breakthrough took some match-mixed K&B Super Poxy 66 Model Aviation worla ngnes ua MaX Wi FSR power aTatone muffler exhaust-off system Zrnger2O/8 pro peller matching red spinner come kit Fuel lines labeled ease identification drilled-out faucet washers used keep cowling chaffing fuselage innovation We-Fly Lab Note thoroughly Bob has prevented oil seepage propeller reamers propeller balancers both Du-Bro Prather Products tested found satisfactoryforavery important task Large propellers like the2O/8 used Byro Drive require perfect balancing See Preston comments spinner balancing mixed couple drops Devcon Five-Minute Epoxy using building spread some scrap styrene foam see would adhere chemically attack foam Eureka flowed out beautifully adhered point tearing foam no chemical attacking problems cured normal time tried establish mixing ratio two drops per ten epoxy gave good results too much would eventually affect cure epoxy probably effectiveness try experiment first havent time try other epoxies different cure times see no reason isnt worth try Needless say field day closing up potential fuel penetration areas carefully applied matched epoxy blended perfectly Econokote did make substitution because personal phobia Neoprene washers used between cowling fuselage past have problems friction areas causing wearing through parts finish no big deal either way designers foresight remarkablethe foam parts go together few hours well organized time spent time presanding checking fits did actual gluing time Sanding best accomplished prior assembly large parts can become awk ward glued together making subject dings sanding stay away edges glued except flash removal best sanded after gluing achievement matching hidden seams gluing starts over-glueno strength addedand sure clean up excess glue uncured Again following outstanding instruction must made minor goof belly pan mounts bottom lower wing did align correctly fuselage finished forgot take considera tion glue joint five layers covering material can cause noticeable protrusion part compounded curved surfaces Yours will look better think through beforehand Finishing rapid correct tools Trim ming requires time patience Full-size patterns supplied trim cutting masking painting pressure-sensitive trim logos supplied kit give realistic touch untrimmed big red bird quite blah item added Red Devils 1 becomes thing beauty used K&B Super Poxy System cowling cabane struts pants canopy trim landing gear Byro Drive thrust shim palnted landing gear covered Econokote seemed adhere better metal way landing gear spreader bar spring loaded shock absorbing configuration used painted rugged axle device mounts molded-in bearing system coupled Williams Bros wheels supplied rounds out well-designed landing gear assembly Now put-together time Install radio hinges struts large furnished 16-oz Sullivan fuel tank system other parts firewall back Again should done foam pad keep denting foam dents take heat gun reshrink Econokote area will stretch over dent will know Leaving Byro Drive engine off until last makes easier lighter moving big parts around Byro Drive system such advanced de sign techniques have see feel ap preciate accomplishment over sell sells itself case engineer has over-designed safety margin case developer used best types materials production moxie give needed design features lightest weight Poly-Flex belts Gates Tensiometer comes supplied proper installation system high-rpm applications has time proven industrial usage words about features become secondary flip propeller over first time 0S Max 6OFSR mounted 20/8 Zinger propeller place must admit few trembles preceded first flip anticipation about same youngster flipped first ignition engine came home work early night set first flip batteries dead spare set loaned out stores closed another day anticipation would pass worth walting Newbatteries fueled up primed needle valve set what considered rich position prop pulled through engine stroke firm grip no pop pulled through again tug hand throttle set first flip made running rich big cloud white smoke trailing out Tatone Exhaust Off Moving rear transmitter hand needle valve adjusted slowly throttle advanced retarded keep ing rich side using K&B 100 fuel nitro good lubrication whole tank run through conthiually checking head overheating What combination OS Max throttled perfectly Byro Drive quivered engine gurgled few times throttle trim tab set full advance during installation throttle linkage moved neutral throttle control fully retarded engine stopped nuts bolts fittings rechecked tightness fuel exhausted checked color clean no tell-tale black specs show metal-to-metal wear going inside engine K&B 100 fuel drained 5% nitro Magnum fuel put tank After priming flipped over third fourth try still warm probably underprimed almost idle setting start After running few minutes rich side leanedher down no exhaust smoke visable opened back up about quarter turn guessing would about best January1980 67 Underneath big fiberglass cowling supplied kit Prop Reduction Byro Drive de velops 18 pounds thrust recommended power sources shown foreground Note engine mounting portion pre-drilled sized request Other goodies described text setting test flights anticipating would probably lean out little air next series tests quite important list flying checkout points First let engine run four five different settings few minutes check fuel loading car buretor causing changes desired rpms also flooding glow plug resulting cooling heating element can cause poor combustion and/or failure suc cessful few quick advances throttle different spots checked still OK airplane held vertical upside down side different speeds nose down see clunk tank installed will fall forward properly maintain fuel pickup dive gives confidence airplane first flight just plain common horse sense protect investment such fine piece equipment should self mandated safety-wise protect inno cent and/or property test run made evening cowling place check radio out range possible interference bad installations appeared ready batteries put charge off flying site pictures next morning first World Engines OS 60 impressive areas performance reacted just way hoped adven tore needed extra confidence builder radio choice came chance good ones can used type flying again luck flying gods holding out happened MACS show Mr York Daimon vice president Futaba Corp confronted questions after saw name plate Model Aviation magazine assumed also part AMA organization staff explained just author doing adven ture series products gave him names people could really help him very polite explained Futaba wanted everything could help make AMA strong wanted give full support endeavors FCC could help get flying sites unexpected pleasure could hardly wait get him together John Worth meeting took place since did have need know parted other sights About hour later York came up asked used Futaba Radios explained used types adventures Futaba used couple years would sufficient some future manu script No no Ill send latest model use politely explained didnt really need another radio type stories doing wasnt always necessary have latest products would mention Futaba used No no give address OK lets keep touch first see can use has specific purpose talked again wanted send latest programmable radio explained really qualified type flying adventures going centered around average sport flier maybe few advanced beginners could challenged left judgment model send story Oh came Futaba Model FP6JN Continued page 125 big PiUs taxies Bob gets feel ship ground prior flight testing suppose proper word kit kit modeling sense word kit little home-built what foam components landing gear note view wino toD faint coverino saq real ship reproduced NO OCR TEXT SCALE 164 3/16 o 345METER jjjjyiiiiiiz4rAFLOOR JLLZLZZZJwoow o51015FEET LANDING GEAR HINGES ONUNDERSIDE7 LIZ 0 I -/ /1 jrzzzznr 4-—-4 ii __ BC 8 LDUVRESA0 DOOR ON LIfT SIDE ONLY ii I __/ tI 0z 2C IK 1 __ C0E POWERPLANT l13HP 1 INNER K5 E5cyL AIR COOLED RADIAL ENGINE MODEL 22 TR 7 MODEL 32 ATER 100 up MODEL 45 ATER oc HP -1929 ALEXANDER BULLET TYPICAL AIR FOIL January1980 71 -LLLL1-I-yTT Li I-_- Moustiques clever pilots H-lOOs Mikkelson Ramos Curry Conover Mufligans rubber-winning Comper Swift Wests Corsair Black Widow electrics Dick Howaitls wee 6 span Chambermaid Bill Caldwells CO2 Stinson 0 Monocoupe George Smiths Farman Papics Travelair Mystery Peanut Irv Akers outstanding electric Inland Sport Fly line kit Bill Burgess D VIII RC ship Vic Larsens Caudron C-714 Bob Pecks Baby Ace Cougar lots others missed trying get little personal airtime tour down trunk line allowed leisurely appreciation Dick Allens outstanding Stan dard Model J Jumbo rubber ship way down Vancouver BC Dick Howards collection half-Peanuts such wee Leopard Moth Ponnier monoplane Cham bermaid BD-5 just off building board Dick Nelsons DH 6 Cougar Kevilles Cougar just won Peanut dozens others deserve mention space lacking Wish could have youd like share excitement type modeling Flightmasters dedicated furthering would glad send information about club its magnificent newsletter/journal address Flightmasters 423-C San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica CA 90402 Bill Warner 423-C San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica CA 90402 We-Fly Lab/Harrah continued page 68 WELL Jack Benny could say really did model Futaba radio us used transmitters incorp orated telephone dial signal response early 40s next maneuver dial 0 long wait compared instant response system presented Futaba trim reversal features grew us realized values offered throttle trim controlled right hand elevator trim leftwith mode II elevator controlled right hand throttle left Although can applications ofthese features mentioned Futaba appealed throttle trim control right hand left controlling rudder during takeoffs landings other features radio have left out because space can see local hobby shop such details write factory direct brochures feature anticipated made radio package natural adventure servos came radio problems large models having enough servo strength torque good center ing neutral repeatability reports conclusions drawn natural use Pius S-i antici pation exasperating held off new approach radios what considered perfect match-up Visions better radio control danced through head never experi enced before elevator aileron dual trim features offered new horizons untried We-Fly Lab attach servo control cord flying site servo engine testing can done own pleasure treat trim reversal elevator throttle took some understanding battery check switch obvious necessity Universal features other radios incorporated design added new design innovations needed some veri fication Age experience sometimes makes us set own peculiar ways look new try understand becomes old-foolsfolly leaves lot enjoyment out aero modeling kind experience makes wish young again learning curve can easier product review product review product review manufacturer claims 3- 4-channel model a trainer sure looks lot interesting TheAir Scout has scale-like appearance vintage light plane kit designed Owen Kampen know will fly well coverof box states kit designed beginner easy build would recommend beginner have several kits under belt prior building ARF model instructions appear excel lent materials good quality TheAir Scout uses 15 25 power pull 54-in wing span through air looks like excellent winter building project beginner can fly product review product review product review bench-testing radios real proof value product comes after installation air Most radios have bench-tested show up per manufacturers specifications under non-installation conditions have good centering torque features case Pitts 5-1 servo good holding strength needed hold aileron controls nonflutter condition same needed bring rudder elevator systems back center position trying adjust ground point servos throttle require high relia bility flying type aircraft safely Dont fooled good intending bench-tests too need quick response mini micro servos just much next aeromodeler certain types flying type aircraft proper servos must Dont try jockey plane around sky sloppy control Its like real has flown smoothly two ball-bearing supported output shaft servos sufficient torque holding strength Futaba Servo FP-5121 just what doctor ordered adventure Its next morning flying site engine range fittings nuts bolts rechecked taxi tests made Too bad could find nothing wrong spec tators screaming Its time fly dont chicken Out now Pitts 5-1 beautiful going back forth during taxi tests resonant sound engine music ear brought back fond memories flights Dean made word go camera ready popped up tail off built-in pull left needed little right thrust completely under control intentionally eame 6uTriTiUr nose heavy during construction fuel added needed couple clicks top elevator trim hold hands-off level flight about half throttle started dropping about one-third throttle looked just like real thingtbjn2.l1fbz pictures Williams Bros A-scale pilot looked little small going sure happy put goggles him since forgotten close canopy excitement checkout flight safe cautious During vertical January1980 125 t Air Scout Concept Models Inc. 2906 Grandview Blvd. Madison WI 53713 4 THE THIRD ANNUAL 3 JANUARY 12& 13 1980 SEE THE LATEST PRODUCTS AND VISIT WITH MAJOR MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS OF MODEL AIRCRAFT* MODEL ENGINES MODEL BOATS RADIO CONTROL SYSTEMS eMODELCARSI*MODELINGACCESSORIES INDOOR DEMONSTRATIONS STATIC DISPLAY COMPETITION IN MANY CATEGORIES OVERSEAS EXHIBITORS CORDIALL Y INVIJftI INTERNATIONAL MODELER SHOW BOX 127 COSTA MESA CA 92627 714 548-4700 banked turns stayed right put aileron response great full power no flutter visible engine leaned out little stayed rich Response hands pilot After few fly-bys time landing remembered Dean instructions recommended three-point flair out Thats way was real joy see No pattern flying yet need training checkout time see no reason expect best airplane Besides week late story deadline See ya around next adventure We-Fly Lab Safety Preston continued page 70 kind requirement since plastic spinners 2apable going over 12000 rpm Perryported Supertigre 60 does 12900 add pipe will go 14000 must go metal spinner Weve no problem plastic rpm metal limit 18000 Are nylon ducted fan units hitting 22500 Youridea using 4-way wrench also over-cautious darn aluminum nuts will strip threads use too much force loosening problem 4-way turned down snugly change humidity say tighten time fire up Nobody does am modeler does like way protecting legal hide expense modeler Offer realistic instructions Ive no doubt will readers will feel letter-writer has point too will probably ignore safety precautions included modeling products Its yourhide trying protect Unfortu nately have accident chances will seeking help others Lets spoil pleasure because carelessness As write second column safety still some two months away publica tion first column Nevertheless Im already getting lot feedback accidents happening fellow modelers through club newsletters mailed AMA Head quarters far common reported incidents involving lacerations pro pellers example engine started rpm much higher expected able hold alrplane prop struck him left arm above elbow prop cut brachial artery median nerve muscle nicked bone before breaking newsletter article goes say arm now cast control movement until heals thumb first two fingers numb tingle have limited mobility present think would agree small change past operating procedures might well worthwhile avoid type injury particular case engine apparently inadvertently started high throttle un expected burst power could handled victim Editor always start engines half-throttleor less will start way finish months sermon have tip comes Jerry Gotts writing DCRC newsletter Jerry clubs safety director happens safety-conscious modelers know Which just goes show us immune accidents Jerry recently have stitches close lacerations three fingers caused contact black glassfilled resin prop props almost totally invisible running engine Jerry suggests prop tips painted white visibility also offers 10 other safety tips regarding pro pellers reproduce benefit 1 Tighten prop nut least beginning flying day 2 Position radio side front prop wont have reach behind prop operate radio sure radio throttle control operating 3 Start engine low throttlenot wide open 4 Keep face away rotating plane prop 5 Use chicken stick electric starter 6 Take extreme caution glow plug wire also removing same engine 7 Examine props often cracks chips balance 8 Give meat grinder wide berth respect commands 9 Always keep uppermost conscious mind spacial relationship hands body spinning prop aware what prop blast may doing others Think about engine thrust might move pivot plane should slip get away 10 Move slowly deliberately think think think. think would add other item Jerrys list needle valve tweaking throttle twiddling behind prop Have safe month John Preston 7012 Elvira Ct Falls Church VA 22042 126 Model Aviation