NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT pressure regulator required second attempt terminated after 10 hours due erratic elevator servo call Ace RC disclosed earlier wiper potentiometer designs servo three othei servos latest con figuration servo replaced latest type third attempt successfuL Ace receiver Pro Line transmitter performed flawlessly throughout entire program sounds relatively simple between start dream setting World Record lot sweat tears shed Emil Plenny effort designing air craft built members Cedar Rapids Skyhawks materials donated late Glen Sigafoose Sig Manufacturing final frosting cake Members Skyhawks provided support during flight acting official timers observers general handymen really gratifying have Skyhawks show up early evening stay till flight completed just after mid night kind interest support couldnt let downwe set record memorable day Out deep sleep vaguely heard phone ringing Dragging myself out bed answered phone 600 am Saturday morning Plenny Bates saying Everything ready go answer What mean flying today Plenny answered Oh yeah didnt know No told said After showering dressing eating Plenny picked up proceeded Randy Reynolds fami Dick Marett official CD Ed Cocciola Phil Bensley official witnesses engine run checked out dew wiped off plane official weighing done plane fuel weighed about five grams under maximum allowed second briefing operation timers everything set launch engine started Plenny went out onto runway Plenny off down runway mighty heave flight first few minutes rather hectic Continued page 137 74 Model Aviation model designed specifically duration record attempt modified Eppler3Ol airfoil used minimize drag Old-fashioned box fuselage saves weight Pilot Jack Finn Plenny Bates watch ship through early morning fog Note thumbs touching stickshas stable flight over andthe crewexamines planewas movea ur aistanci launch point measuredan FAI requirement team did homework Members Skyhawks club manned movable bank floodlights hit reflective tape model aid pilot orientstion during hours darkness smiles mean beat current PAl record L H Emil Svercl Wendell Meakestad John Weaver Marty Ralston Phil Bensley Greg Frohreich Ed Cocciola Bill Berky Walt McKee Hospital Operating Rooms Surgeons know quality instruments life death matter demand best Now can have same pre cision workshop fine tools SIRS Surgical Instru ments Order Direct Add 6% Sales Tax $150 shipping USA FEBRUARY ORDERS DEDUCT 10% SIRS Surgical Instruments 3123 Fite Circle Rancho Cordova CA 95827 A Trademan Scissor 5 3/4 2 Blade ded Points B Fine Scissor 4 1/2 1 Blade Sharp Points c Standard Scissor 5 1/2 2 Blade p Points D utility Scissor 5 1/2 11/2 Blade Flat Surface Cutting E Scissor clamp 5 1/4 Cutting Blade w/serr clamp points F Splinter Remover Str 4 1/4 Serrated Sharp Points G Splinter Remover cry 4 1/4 Serrated w/Crv Sharp Points H Sharp Point Tweezer 4 1/4 Serrated Sharp Points I Angle Point Tweezer 6 Serrated ngle Points J Heatsink Forcep Smooth Jaw 4 3/4 t Fuel Line Clamp K Delicate Forcep Str 5 1 Jaw Serrated L Delicate Forcep cm 5 1 Jaw ated M Standard Forcep Str 6 1/4 1 1/2 Jaw Serrated N Standard Forcep cm 1/4 1 1/2 Jaw ated 0 High Intensity Light ck Assorted Colors Life Battery Very Bright Surgical Stainless engineer Town Environmental Com mission met groups several times made pre sentation answered questions showed plans ran AMA movie RC demonstrated Toms planes came back next month whatever addi tional information requested Among data asked supply various times various boards I A Contour map entire site engin eering drawings construction work proposed 2 An engineering/environmental report done licensed engineer 3 Many copies club flying rules 4 Many copies two page writeup gave out first meeting case treated friendly helpful manner various boards favor becoming neighbors very careful interested residents oppor tunity hear about proposal express views took lot hours many presentations During time zoning ordi nance town amended .permit granting Special Use Permits model airplane clubs purchasing less 50 acres Success January 27 1978 special use permit passed board unanimously flying rules made part permit April 7 1978 closed propertyit finally taken 14 months time made opening offer party members wives night celebrate started construction work field soon possible afterwards needed build gravel road about haIfa mile long put up some fences gates make 25-car parking lot requirement Zoning Board level seed runway connect road state highway expect Town Patterson long time recognize good public relations town officials residents critical happy relationship dedication grand opening held July 15 1978 Town Supervisor cut ribbon officially open WRAMS Air Park also flew RC plane first time contacted local papers radio stations got excellent response helped make lot good public relations us time article appears WRAMS have owned own field four flying seasons date have experienced no major problems few minor irritations believe relationship neighbors town officials good continue emphasize good public relations inviting residents visit field make point talk spectator see order make him/her feel welcome enforce flying rules vigorously try fly outside own airspace conclusion owning own field great have keep working about embark similar project let wish possible good luck success detailed 56-page document copies significant papers used obtain permit purchase/finance property sent AMA HQ several months ago requested article has extracted document would like complete copy contact Geoffrey Styles Flying Site Di rector AMA HQ $5 charge cover cost copying postage 16 Hours/Finn Continued page 74 Plenny increased wing incidence since last flight elevator trim some up adjustment plane wanted climb exces sively almost stall caught off guard soon got plane trimmed out climbed altitude next 20 minutes everything going smoothly fog started move through area brought plane close help ground crew kept plane sight until fog cleared about 30 AUTHENTIC APPEARANCE & FAST ASSEMBLY Rugged construction aluminum Readily installed removed hub balloon type Equipped Built-in treaded tire retaining device * LONG-LASTING SPONGE light weight *pst App FebrUary 1982 137 $665 $565 $530 $614 $995 $535 $535 $495 $620 $925 $755 $755 $898 $895 $376 Record Smasher BIll JenkIns Electric Ceuniry Day tinner 1981 NATS FF Electric National Record 1331 held since Aug 3 1981 S skill Astro engine put gedier Let Astro Flight put together 3 821-6242 17zL~ — cw-t ALUMINUM HUB WHEELS Finest Wheels Made Feature Astro Flight Inc 13311 Beach Ave Venice CA 90291 Designed manufactured ELm LLIbg 4 WeT NEW GRAPHICS STARS ThEYLL MAKE ARTIST OUT OF YOU Graphics stars available P red white blue Same Rolls Royce quality Graphics numbers & letters 100% cast vinyl Paper thin Die-Cut Press-on adhesive Totally fuelproof Sheet contains 4 different size stars Enough stars finish planes boats cars models & full scale too CGVERITE 420 BABYLON ROAD HORSHAM PENNSYLVANIA 19044 U S minutes later Afterthe fog cleared climbed 400-500 feet upwind west 5 7 mph flew wide circles next worry rain could see real dark areas north south obviously raining Dark clouds passed over us didnt get rain period lasted about 9 11 oclock During afternoon hours large areas lift thermals passed through times full down trim elevator order keep plane climbing out sight wind light would fly plane upwind quarter mile just let ride lift thermals thermals Free Flight flier knows put plane circling flight path would just let drift around until got close would fly upwind repeat process course lift thermals always followed down air would let plane come down 200-300 feet before applying full power again climbing 500-600 feet sequence rest afternoon next critical period dusk glasses photo grey become quite dark during day dusk still looking skyward glasses stayed dark still fairly light help Wendell Masken stad second pair eyes transitioned night hours see plane night reflective tape placed fuselage sides bottom wing tips bottom side elevator addition strobe light mounted inside fuselage could turned off bank spotlights mounted stand could manually swiveled follow plane Greg volunteered operate lights did great job moved up just behind light standwith blanket between HENDERTOON SCALe AO 1DO lights eliminate back glare Since never flown RC model night anew experience mistake made having reflective tape leading edge wing flying plane circles plane heading straight lights almost disappeared scary tried minimize head-on time flying larger circles varying headings left right Another unexpected situation came up about900 1100 oclocknightthermals down drafts Being Free Flighter well RC flier well aware thermals exist night never expected strong use full down trim hold additional down elevator order keep plane low enough spotlights Several times plane about 100 feet altitude hit real strong updrafts inter section bean corn field took quick down elevator keep plane stalling scare during time engine almost died Quickly going full throttle cleared problem really put scare crew last hour hour great air became stable full darkness set could circle about 100 feet altitude light operator could track aircraft much easier Once new record set decision needed about long continue asked what time decided fly midnight meant flight started Saturday morning ended Sunday Once passed midnight set up landing two cars down runway headlights facing away position moved out front lights planning set plane down 50 100 feet front light stand Wendell Maakenstad first pass too high fast Wendell said go around guess should point out flying off friends private airstrip 60 feet wide tall Iowa corn both sides go-around cleared corn about 10 feet until final approach turn final about two feet above corn engine full idle lined up runway plane heading toward car lights tracking lights provided enough light see low altitude plane still flying speed required some down elevator about 75 feet out Wendell said set down flight ended touch down elevator period time worried aside engine almost quit between 1000 1100 oclock night became tired normal bedtime around 1000 body saying still up during period Wendells help really saved day aware completely lost sight plane several times occasionally saw six reflective tapes instead three time told what plane doing what control input use After 1100 oclock got second wind wide awake rest flight can say has great exper ienceone will never forget Editors Note Before could get article print informed Maynard Hill has recorded betterperformanceforRC powered duration models will also submitted FAlfor certjfication new World Record However no way dimin ishes real achievement Jack Finn others named artick report Maynard Hills feat planned future issue 138 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/02
Page Numbers: 72, 73, 74, 137, 138
NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT pressure regulator required second attempt terminated after 10 hours due erratic elevator servo call Ace RC disclosed earlier wiper potentiometer designs servo three othei servos latest con figuration servo replaced latest type third attempt successfuL Ace receiver Pro Line transmitter performed flawlessly throughout entire program sounds relatively simple between start dream setting World Record lot sweat tears shed Emil Plenny effort designing air craft built members Cedar Rapids Skyhawks materials donated late Glen Sigafoose Sig Manufacturing final frosting cake Members Skyhawks provided support during flight acting official timers observers general handymen really gratifying have Skyhawks show up early evening stay till flight completed just after mid night kind interest support couldnt let downwe set record memorable day Out deep sleep vaguely heard phone ringing Dragging myself out bed answered phone 600 am Saturday morning Plenny Bates saying Everything ready go answer What mean flying today Plenny answered Oh yeah didnt know No told said After showering dressing eating Plenny picked up proceeded Randy Reynolds fami Dick Marett official CD Ed Cocciola Phil Bensley official witnesses engine run checked out dew wiped off plane official weighing done plane fuel weighed about five grams under maximum allowed second briefing operation timers everything set launch engine started Plenny went out onto runway Plenny off down runway mighty heave flight first few minutes rather hectic Continued page 137 74 Model Aviation model designed specifically duration record attempt modified Eppler3Ol airfoil used minimize drag Old-fashioned box fuselage saves weight Pilot Jack Finn Plenny Bates watch ship through early morning fog Note thumbs touching stickshas stable flight over andthe crewexamines planewas movea ur aistanci launch point measuredan FAI requirement team did homework Members Skyhawks club manned movable bank floodlights hit reflective tape model aid pilot orientstion during hours darkness smiles mean beat current PAl record L H Emil Svercl Wendell Meakestad John Weaver Marty Ralston Phil Bensley Greg Frohreich Ed Cocciola Bill Berky Walt McKee Hospital Operating Rooms Surgeons know quality instruments life death matter demand best Now can have same pre cision workshop fine tools SIRS Surgical Instru ments Order Direct Add 6% Sales Tax $150 shipping USA FEBRUARY ORDERS DEDUCT 10% SIRS Surgical Instruments 3123 Fite Circle Rancho Cordova CA 95827 A Trademan Scissor 5 3/4 2 Blade ded Points B Fine Scissor 4 1/2 1 Blade Sharp Points c Standard Scissor 5 1/2 2 Blade p Points D utility Scissor 5 1/2 11/2 Blade Flat Surface Cutting E Scissor clamp 5 1/4 Cutting Blade w/serr clamp points F Splinter Remover Str 4 1/4 Serrated Sharp Points G Splinter Remover cry 4 1/4 Serrated w/Crv Sharp Points H Sharp Point Tweezer 4 1/4 Serrated Sharp Points I Angle Point Tweezer 6 Serrated ngle Points J Heatsink Forcep Smooth Jaw 4 3/4 t Fuel Line Clamp K Delicate Forcep Str 5 1 Jaw Serrated L Delicate Forcep cm 5 1 Jaw ated M Standard Forcep Str 6 1/4 1 1/2 Jaw Serrated N Standard Forcep cm 1/4 1 1/2 Jaw ated 0 High Intensity Light ck Assorted Colors Life Battery Very Bright Surgical Stainless engineer Town Environmental Com mission met groups several times made pre sentation answered questions showed plans ran AMA movie RC demonstrated Toms planes came back next month whatever addi tional information requested Among data asked supply various times various boards I A Contour map entire site engin eering drawings construction work proposed 2 An engineering/environmental report done licensed engineer 3 Many copies club flying rules 4 Many copies two page writeup gave out first meeting case treated friendly helpful manner various boards favor becoming neighbors very careful interested residents oppor tunity hear about proposal express views took lot hours many presentations During time zoning ordi nance town amended .permit granting Special Use Permits model airplane clubs purchasing less 50 acres Success January 27 1978 special use permit passed board unanimously flying rules made part permit April 7 1978 closed propertyit finally taken 14 months time made opening offer party members wives night celebrate started construction work field soon possible afterwards needed build gravel road about haIfa mile long put up some fences gates make 25-car parking lot requirement Zoning Board level seed runway connect road state highway expect Town Patterson long time recognize good public relations town officials residents critical happy relationship dedication grand opening held July 15 1978 Town Supervisor cut ribbon officially open WRAMS Air Park also flew RC plane first time contacted local papers radio stations got excellent response helped make lot good public relations us time article appears WRAMS have owned own field four flying seasons date have experienced no major problems few minor irritations believe relationship neighbors town officials good continue emphasize good public relations inviting residents visit field make point talk spectator see order make him/her feel welcome enforce flying rules vigorously try fly outside own airspace conclusion owning own field great have keep working about embark similar project let wish possible good luck success detailed 56-page document copies significant papers used obtain permit purchase/finance property sent AMA HQ several months ago requested article has extracted document would like complete copy contact Geoffrey Styles Flying Site Di rector AMA HQ $5 charge cover cost copying postage 16 Hours/Finn Continued page 74 Plenny increased wing incidence since last flight elevator trim some up adjustment plane wanted climb exces sively almost stall caught off guard soon got plane trimmed out climbed altitude next 20 minutes everything going smoothly fog started move through area brought plane close help ground crew kept plane sight until fog cleared about 30 AUTHENTIC APPEARANCE & FAST ASSEMBLY Rugged construction aluminum Readily installed removed hub balloon type Equipped Built-in treaded tire retaining device * LONG-LASTING SPONGE light weight *pst App FebrUary 1982 137 $665 $565 $530 $614 $995 $535 $535 $495 $620 $925 $755 $755 $898 $895 $376 Record Smasher BIll JenkIns Electric Ceuniry Day tinner 1981 NATS FF Electric National Record 1331 held since Aug 3 1981 S skill Astro engine put gedier Let Astro Flight put together 3 821-6242 17zL~ — cw-t ALUMINUM HUB WHEELS Finest Wheels Made Feature Astro Flight Inc 13311 Beach Ave Venice CA 90291 Designed manufactured ELm LLIbg 4 WeT NEW GRAPHICS STARS ThEYLL MAKE ARTIST OUT OF YOU Graphics stars available P red white blue Same Rolls Royce quality Graphics numbers & letters 100% cast vinyl Paper thin Die-Cut Press-on adhesive Totally fuelproof Sheet contains 4 different size stars Enough stars finish planes boats cars models & full scale too CGVERITE 420 BABYLON ROAD HORSHAM PENNSYLVANIA 19044 U S minutes later Afterthe fog cleared climbed 400-500 feet upwind west 5 7 mph flew wide circles next worry rain could see real dark areas north south obviously raining Dark clouds passed over us didnt get rain period lasted about 9 11 oclock During afternoon hours large areas lift thermals passed through times full down trim elevator order keep plane climbing out sight wind light would fly plane upwind quarter mile just let ride lift thermals thermals Free Flight flier knows put plane circling flight path would just let drift around until got close would fly upwind repeat process course lift thermals always followed down air would let plane come down 200-300 feet before applying full power again climbing 500-600 feet sequence rest afternoon next critical period dusk glasses photo grey become quite dark during day dusk still looking skyward glasses stayed dark still fairly light help Wendell Masken stad second pair eyes transitioned night hours see plane night reflective tape placed fuselage sides bottom wing tips bottom side elevator addition strobe light mounted inside fuselage could turned off bank spotlights mounted stand could manually swiveled follow plane Greg volunteered operate lights did great job moved up just behind light standwith blanket between HENDERTOON SCALe AO 1DO lights eliminate back glare Since never flown RC model night anew experience mistake made having reflective tape leading edge wing flying plane circles plane heading straight lights almost disappeared scary tried minimize head-on time flying larger circles varying headings left right Another unexpected situation came up about900 1100 oclocknightthermals down drafts Being Free Flighter well RC flier well aware thermals exist night never expected strong use full down trim hold additional down elevator order keep plane low enough spotlights Several times plane about 100 feet altitude hit real strong updrafts inter section bean corn field took quick down elevator keep plane stalling scare during time engine almost died Quickly going full throttle cleared problem really put scare crew last hour hour great air became stable full darkness set could circle about 100 feet altitude light operator could track aircraft much easier Once new record set decision needed about long continue asked what time decided fly midnight meant flight started Saturday morning ended Sunday Once passed midnight set up landing two cars down runway headlights facing away position moved out front lights planning set plane down 50 100 feet front light stand Wendell Maakenstad first pass too high fast Wendell said go around guess should point out flying off friends private airstrip 60 feet wide tall Iowa corn both sides go-around cleared corn about 10 feet until final approach turn final about two feet above corn engine full idle lined up runway plane heading toward car lights tracking lights provided enough light see low altitude plane still flying speed required some down elevator about 75 feet out Wendell said set down flight ended touch down elevator period time worried aside engine almost quit between 1000 1100 oclock night became tired normal bedtime around 1000 body saying still up during period Wendells help really saved day aware completely lost sight plane several times occasionally saw six reflective tapes instead three time told what plane doing what control input use After 1100 oclock got second wind wide awake rest flight can say has great exper ienceone will never forget Editors Note Before could get article print informed Maynard Hill has recorded betterperformanceforRC powered duration models will also submitted FAlfor certjfication new World Record However no way dimin ishes real achievement Jack Finn others named artick report Maynard Hills feat planned future issue 138 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/02
Page Numbers: 72, 73, 74, 137, 138
NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT pressure regulator required second attempt terminated after 10 hours due erratic elevator servo call Ace RC disclosed earlier wiper potentiometer designs servo three othei servos latest con figuration servo replaced latest type third attempt successfuL Ace receiver Pro Line transmitter performed flawlessly throughout entire program sounds relatively simple between start dream setting World Record lot sweat tears shed Emil Plenny effort designing air craft built members Cedar Rapids Skyhawks materials donated late Glen Sigafoose Sig Manufacturing final frosting cake Members Skyhawks provided support during flight acting official timers observers general handymen really gratifying have Skyhawks show up early evening stay till flight completed just after mid night kind interest support couldnt let downwe set record memorable day Out deep sleep vaguely heard phone ringing Dragging myself out bed answered phone 600 am Saturday morning Plenny Bates saying Everything ready go answer What mean flying today Plenny answered Oh yeah didnt know No told said After showering dressing eating Plenny picked up proceeded Randy Reynolds fami Dick Marett official CD Ed Cocciola Phil Bensley official witnesses engine run checked out dew wiped off plane official weighing done plane fuel weighed about five grams under maximum allowed second briefing operation timers everything set launch engine started Plenny went out onto runway Plenny off down runway mighty heave flight first few minutes rather hectic Continued page 137 74 Model Aviation model designed specifically duration record attempt modified Eppler3Ol airfoil used minimize drag Old-fashioned box fuselage saves weight Pilot Jack Finn Plenny Bates watch ship through early morning fog Note thumbs touching stickshas stable flight over andthe crewexamines planewas movea ur aistanci launch point measuredan FAI requirement team did homework Members Skyhawks club manned movable bank floodlights hit reflective tape model aid pilot orientstion during hours darkness smiles mean beat current PAl record L H Emil Svercl Wendell Meakestad John Weaver Marty Ralston Phil Bensley Greg Frohreich Ed Cocciola Bill Berky Walt McKee Hospital Operating Rooms Surgeons know quality instruments life death matter demand best Now can have same pre cision workshop fine tools SIRS Surgical Instru ments Order Direct Add 6% Sales Tax $150 shipping USA FEBRUARY ORDERS DEDUCT 10% SIRS Surgical Instruments 3123 Fite Circle Rancho Cordova CA 95827 A Trademan Scissor 5 3/4 2 Blade ded Points B Fine Scissor 4 1/2 1 Blade Sharp Points c Standard Scissor 5 1/2 2 Blade p Points D utility Scissor 5 1/2 11/2 Blade Flat Surface Cutting E Scissor clamp 5 1/4 Cutting Blade w/serr clamp points F Splinter Remover Str 4 1/4 Serrated Sharp Points G Splinter Remover cry 4 1/4 Serrated w/Crv Sharp Points H Sharp Point Tweezer 4 1/4 Serrated Sharp Points I Angle Point Tweezer 6 Serrated ngle Points J Heatsink Forcep Smooth Jaw 4 3/4 t Fuel Line Clamp K Delicate Forcep Str 5 1 Jaw Serrated L Delicate Forcep cm 5 1 Jaw ated M Standard Forcep Str 6 1/4 1 1/2 Jaw Serrated N Standard Forcep cm 1/4 1 1/2 Jaw ated 0 High Intensity Light ck Assorted Colors Life Battery Very Bright Surgical Stainless engineer Town Environmental Com mission met groups several times made pre sentation answered questions showed plans ran AMA movie RC demonstrated Toms planes came back next month whatever addi tional information requested Among data asked supply various times various boards I A Contour map entire site engin eering drawings construction work proposed 2 An engineering/environmental report done licensed engineer 3 Many copies club flying rules 4 Many copies two page writeup gave out first meeting case treated friendly helpful manner various boards favor becoming neighbors very careful interested residents oppor tunity hear about proposal express views took lot hours many presentations During time zoning ordi nance town amended .permit granting Special Use Permits model airplane clubs purchasing less 50 acres Success January 27 1978 special use permit passed board unanimously flying rules made part permit April 7 1978 closed propertyit finally taken 14 months time made opening offer party members wives night celebrate started construction work field soon possible afterwards needed build gravel road about haIfa mile long put up some fences gates make 25-car parking lot requirement Zoning Board level seed runway connect road state highway expect Town Patterson long time recognize good public relations town officials residents critical happy relationship dedication grand opening held July 15 1978 Town Supervisor cut ribbon officially open WRAMS Air Park also flew RC plane first time contacted local papers radio stations got excellent response helped make lot good public relations us time article appears WRAMS have owned own field four flying seasons date have experienced no major problems few minor irritations believe relationship neighbors town officials good continue emphasize good public relations inviting residents visit field make point talk spectator see order make him/her feel welcome enforce flying rules vigorously try fly outside own airspace conclusion owning own field great have keep working about embark similar project let wish possible good luck success detailed 56-page document copies significant papers used obtain permit purchase/finance property sent AMA HQ several months ago requested article has extracted document would like complete copy contact Geoffrey Styles Flying Site Di rector AMA HQ $5 charge cover cost copying postage 16 Hours/Finn Continued page 74 Plenny increased wing incidence since last flight elevator trim some up adjustment plane wanted climb exces sively almost stall caught off guard soon got plane trimmed out climbed altitude next 20 minutes everything going smoothly fog started move through area brought plane close help ground crew kept plane sight until fog cleared about 30 AUTHENTIC APPEARANCE & FAST ASSEMBLY Rugged construction aluminum Readily installed removed hub balloon type Equipped Built-in treaded tire retaining device * LONG-LASTING SPONGE light weight *pst App FebrUary 1982 137 $665 $565 $530 $614 $995 $535 $535 $495 $620 $925 $755 $755 $898 $895 $376 Record Smasher BIll JenkIns Electric Ceuniry Day tinner 1981 NATS FF Electric National Record 1331 held since Aug 3 1981 S skill Astro engine put gedier Let Astro Flight put together 3 821-6242 17zL~ — cw-t ALUMINUM HUB WHEELS Finest Wheels Made Feature Astro Flight Inc 13311 Beach Ave Venice CA 90291 Designed manufactured ELm LLIbg 4 WeT NEW GRAPHICS STARS ThEYLL MAKE ARTIST OUT OF YOU Graphics stars available P red white blue Same Rolls Royce quality Graphics numbers & letters 100% cast vinyl Paper thin Die-Cut Press-on adhesive Totally fuelproof Sheet contains 4 different size stars Enough stars finish planes boats cars models & full scale too CGVERITE 420 BABYLON ROAD HORSHAM PENNSYLVANIA 19044 U S minutes later Afterthe fog cleared climbed 400-500 feet upwind west 5 7 mph flew wide circles next worry rain could see real dark areas north south obviously raining Dark clouds passed over us didnt get rain period lasted about 9 11 oclock During afternoon hours large areas lift thermals passed through times full down trim elevator order keep plane climbing out sight wind light would fly plane upwind quarter mile just let ride lift thermals thermals Free Flight flier knows put plane circling flight path would just let drift around until got close would fly upwind repeat process course lift thermals always followed down air would let plane come down 200-300 feet before applying full power again climbing 500-600 feet sequence rest afternoon next critical period dusk glasses photo grey become quite dark during day dusk still looking skyward glasses stayed dark still fairly light help Wendell Masken stad second pair eyes transitioned night hours see plane night reflective tape placed fuselage sides bottom wing tips bottom side elevator addition strobe light mounted inside fuselage could turned off bank spotlights mounted stand could manually swiveled follow plane Greg volunteered operate lights did great job moved up just behind light standwith blanket between HENDERTOON SCALe AO 1DO lights eliminate back glare Since never flown RC model night anew experience mistake made having reflective tape leading edge wing flying plane circles plane heading straight lights almost disappeared scary tried minimize head-on time flying larger circles varying headings left right Another unexpected situation came up about900 1100 oclocknightthermals down drafts Being Free Flighter well RC flier well aware thermals exist night never expected strong use full down trim hold additional down elevator order keep plane low enough spotlights Several times plane about 100 feet altitude hit real strong updrafts inter section bean corn field took quick down elevator keep plane stalling scare during time engine almost died Quickly going full throttle cleared problem really put scare crew last hour hour great air became stable full darkness set could circle about 100 feet altitude light operator could track aircraft much easier Once new record set decision needed about long continue asked what time decided fly midnight meant flight started Saturday morning ended Sunday Once passed midnight set up landing two cars down runway headlights facing away position moved out front lights planning set plane down 50 100 feet front light stand Wendell Maakenstad first pass too high fast Wendell said go around guess should point out flying off friends private airstrip 60 feet wide tall Iowa corn both sides go-around cleared corn about 10 feet until final approach turn final about two feet above corn engine full idle lined up runway plane heading toward car lights tracking lights provided enough light see low altitude plane still flying speed required some down elevator about 75 feet out Wendell said set down flight ended touch down elevator period time worried aside engine almost quit between 1000 1100 oclock night became tired normal bedtime around 1000 body saying still up during period Wendells help really saved day aware completely lost sight plane several times occasionally saw six reflective tapes instead three time told what plane doing what control input use After 1100 oclock got second wind wide awake rest flight can say has great exper ienceone will never forget Editors Note Before could get article print informed Maynard Hill has recorded betterperformanceforRC powered duration models will also submitted FAlfor certjfication new World Record However no way dimin ishes real achievement Jack Finn others named artick report Maynard Hills feat planned future issue 138 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/02
Page Numbers: 72, 73, 74, 137, 138
NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT pressure regulator required second attempt terminated after 10 hours due erratic elevator servo call Ace RC disclosed earlier wiper potentiometer designs servo three othei servos latest con figuration servo replaced latest type third attempt successfuL Ace receiver Pro Line transmitter performed flawlessly throughout entire program sounds relatively simple between start dream setting World Record lot sweat tears shed Emil Plenny effort designing air craft built members Cedar Rapids Skyhawks materials donated late Glen Sigafoose Sig Manufacturing final frosting cake Members Skyhawks provided support during flight acting official timers observers general handymen really gratifying have Skyhawks show up early evening stay till flight completed just after mid night kind interest support couldnt let downwe set record memorable day Out deep sleep vaguely heard phone ringing Dragging myself out bed answered phone 600 am Saturday morning Plenny Bates saying Everything ready go answer What mean flying today Plenny answered Oh yeah didnt know No told said After showering dressing eating Plenny picked up proceeded Randy Reynolds fami Dick Marett official CD Ed Cocciola Phil Bensley official witnesses engine run checked out dew wiped off plane official weighing done plane fuel weighed about five grams under maximum allowed second briefing operation timers everything set launch engine started Plenny went out onto runway Plenny off down runway mighty heave flight first few minutes rather hectic Continued page 137 74 Model Aviation model designed specifically duration record attempt modified Eppler3Ol airfoil used minimize drag Old-fashioned box fuselage saves weight Pilot Jack Finn Plenny Bates watch ship through early morning fog Note thumbs touching stickshas stable flight over andthe crewexamines planewas movea ur aistanci launch point measuredan FAI requirement team did homework Members Skyhawks club manned movable bank floodlights hit reflective tape model aid pilot orientstion during hours darkness smiles mean beat current PAl record L H Emil Svercl Wendell Meakestad John Weaver Marty Ralston Phil Bensley Greg Frohreich Ed Cocciola Bill Berky Walt McKee Hospital Operating Rooms Surgeons know quality instruments life death matter demand best Now can have same pre cision workshop fine tools SIRS Surgical Instru ments Order Direct Add 6% Sales Tax $150 shipping USA FEBRUARY ORDERS DEDUCT 10% SIRS Surgical Instruments 3123 Fite Circle Rancho Cordova CA 95827 A Trademan Scissor 5 3/4 2 Blade ded Points B Fine Scissor 4 1/2 1 Blade Sharp Points c Standard Scissor 5 1/2 2 Blade p Points D utility Scissor 5 1/2 11/2 Blade Flat Surface Cutting E Scissor clamp 5 1/4 Cutting Blade w/serr clamp points F Splinter Remover Str 4 1/4 Serrated Sharp Points G Splinter Remover cry 4 1/4 Serrated w/Crv Sharp Points H Sharp Point Tweezer 4 1/4 Serrated Sharp Points I Angle Point Tweezer 6 Serrated ngle Points J Heatsink Forcep Smooth Jaw 4 3/4 t Fuel Line Clamp K Delicate Forcep Str 5 1 Jaw Serrated L Delicate Forcep cm 5 1 Jaw ated M Standard Forcep Str 6 1/4 1 1/2 Jaw Serrated N Standard Forcep cm 1/4 1 1/2 Jaw ated 0 High Intensity Light ck Assorted Colors Life Battery Very Bright Surgical Stainless engineer Town Environmental Com mission met groups several times made pre sentation answered questions showed plans ran AMA movie RC demonstrated Toms planes came back next month whatever addi tional information requested Among data asked supply various times various boards I A Contour map entire site engin eering drawings construction work proposed 2 An engineering/environmental report done licensed engineer 3 Many copies club flying rules 4 Many copies two page writeup gave out first meeting case treated friendly helpful manner various boards favor becoming neighbors very careful interested residents oppor tunity hear about proposal express views took lot hours many presentations During time zoning ordi nance town amended .permit granting Special Use Permits model airplane clubs purchasing less 50 acres Success January 27 1978 special use permit passed board unanimously flying rules made part permit April 7 1978 closed propertyit finally taken 14 months time made opening offer party members wives night celebrate started construction work field soon possible afterwards needed build gravel road about haIfa mile long put up some fences gates make 25-car parking lot requirement Zoning Board level seed runway connect road state highway expect Town Patterson long time recognize good public relations town officials residents critical happy relationship dedication grand opening held July 15 1978 Town Supervisor cut ribbon officially open WRAMS Air Park also flew RC plane first time contacted local papers radio stations got excellent response helped make lot good public relations us time article appears WRAMS have owned own field four flying seasons date have experienced no major problems few minor irritations believe relationship neighbors town officials good continue emphasize good public relations inviting residents visit field make point talk spectator see order make him/her feel welcome enforce flying rules vigorously try fly outside own airspace conclusion owning own field great have keep working about embark similar project let wish possible good luck success detailed 56-page document copies significant papers used obtain permit purchase/finance property sent AMA HQ several months ago requested article has extracted document would like complete copy contact Geoffrey Styles Flying Site Di rector AMA HQ $5 charge cover cost copying postage 16 Hours/Finn Continued page 74 Plenny increased wing incidence since last flight elevator trim some up adjustment plane wanted climb exces sively almost stall caught off guard soon got plane trimmed out climbed altitude next 20 minutes everything going smoothly fog started move through area brought plane close help ground crew kept plane sight until fog cleared about 30 AUTHENTIC APPEARANCE & FAST ASSEMBLY Rugged construction aluminum Readily installed removed hub balloon type Equipped Built-in treaded tire retaining device * LONG-LASTING SPONGE light weight *pst App FebrUary 1982 137 $665 $565 $530 $614 $995 $535 $535 $495 $620 $925 $755 $755 $898 $895 $376 Record Smasher BIll JenkIns Electric Ceuniry Day tinner 1981 NATS FF Electric National Record 1331 held since Aug 3 1981 S skill Astro engine put gedier Let Astro Flight put together 3 821-6242 17zL~ — cw-t ALUMINUM HUB WHEELS Finest Wheels Made Feature Astro Flight Inc 13311 Beach Ave Venice CA 90291 Designed manufactured ELm LLIbg 4 WeT NEW GRAPHICS STARS ThEYLL MAKE ARTIST OUT OF YOU Graphics stars available P red white blue Same Rolls Royce quality Graphics numbers & letters 100% cast vinyl Paper thin Die-Cut Press-on adhesive Totally fuelproof Sheet contains 4 different size stars Enough stars finish planes boats cars models & full scale too CGVERITE 420 BABYLON ROAD HORSHAM PENNSYLVANIA 19044 U S minutes later Afterthe fog cleared climbed 400-500 feet upwind west 5 7 mph flew wide circles next worry rain could see real dark areas north south obviously raining Dark clouds passed over us didnt get rain period lasted about 9 11 oclock During afternoon hours large areas lift thermals passed through times full down trim elevator order keep plane climbing out sight wind light would fly plane upwind quarter mile just let ride lift thermals thermals Free Flight flier knows put plane circling flight path would just let drift around until got close would fly upwind repeat process course lift thermals always followed down air would let plane come down 200-300 feet before applying full power again climbing 500-600 feet sequence rest afternoon next critical period dusk glasses photo grey become quite dark during day dusk still looking skyward glasses stayed dark still fairly light help Wendell Masken stad second pair eyes transitioned night hours see plane night reflective tape placed fuselage sides bottom wing tips bottom side elevator addition strobe light mounted inside fuselage could turned off bank spotlights mounted stand could manually swiveled follow plane Greg volunteered operate lights did great job moved up just behind light standwith blanket between HENDERTOON SCALe AO 1DO lights eliminate back glare Since never flown RC model night anew experience mistake made having reflective tape leading edge wing flying plane circles plane heading straight lights almost disappeared scary tried minimize head-on time flying larger circles varying headings left right Another unexpected situation came up about900 1100 oclocknightthermals down drafts Being Free Flighter well RC flier well aware thermals exist night never expected strong use full down trim hold additional down elevator order keep plane low enough spotlights Several times plane about 100 feet altitude hit real strong updrafts inter section bean corn field took quick down elevator keep plane stalling scare during time engine almost died Quickly going full throttle cleared problem really put scare crew last hour hour great air became stable full darkness set could circle about 100 feet altitude light operator could track aircraft much easier Once new record set decision needed about long continue asked what time decided fly midnight meant flight started Saturday morning ended Sunday Once passed midnight set up landing two cars down runway headlights facing away position moved out front lights planning set plane down 50 100 feet front light stand Wendell Maakenstad first pass too high fast Wendell said go around guess should point out flying off friends private airstrip 60 feet wide tall Iowa corn both sides go-around cleared corn about 10 feet until final approach turn final about two feet above corn engine full idle lined up runway plane heading toward car lights tracking lights provided enough light see low altitude plane still flying speed required some down elevator about 75 feet out Wendell said set down flight ended touch down elevator period time worried aside engine almost quit between 1000 1100 oclock night became tired normal bedtime around 1000 body saying still up during period Wendells help really saved day aware completely lost sight plane several times occasionally saw six reflective tapes instead three time told what plane doing what control input use After 1100 oclock got second wind wide awake rest flight can say has great exper ienceone will never forget Editors Note Before could get article print informed Maynard Hill has recorded betterperformanceforRC powered duration models will also submitted FAlfor certjfication new World Record However no way dimin ishes real achievement Jack Finn others named artick report Maynard Hills feat planned future issue 138 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/02
Page Numbers: 72, 73, 74, 137, 138
NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT pressure regulator required second attempt terminated after 10 hours due erratic elevator servo call Ace RC disclosed earlier wiper potentiometer designs servo three othei servos latest con figuration servo replaced latest type third attempt successfuL Ace receiver Pro Line transmitter performed flawlessly throughout entire program sounds relatively simple between start dream setting World Record lot sweat tears shed Emil Plenny effort designing air craft built members Cedar Rapids Skyhawks materials donated late Glen Sigafoose Sig Manufacturing final frosting cake Members Skyhawks provided support during flight acting official timers observers general handymen really gratifying have Skyhawks show up early evening stay till flight completed just after mid night kind interest support couldnt let downwe set record memorable day Out deep sleep vaguely heard phone ringing Dragging myself out bed answered phone 600 am Saturday morning Plenny Bates saying Everything ready go answer What mean flying today Plenny answered Oh yeah didnt know No told said After showering dressing eating Plenny picked up proceeded Randy Reynolds fami Dick Marett official CD Ed Cocciola Phil Bensley official witnesses engine run checked out dew wiped off plane official weighing done plane fuel weighed about five grams under maximum allowed second briefing operation timers everything set launch engine started Plenny went out onto runway Plenny off down runway mighty heave flight first few minutes rather hectic Continued page 137 74 Model Aviation model designed specifically duration record attempt modified Eppler3Ol airfoil used minimize drag Old-fashioned box fuselage saves weight Pilot Jack Finn Plenny Bates watch ship through early morning fog Note thumbs touching stickshas stable flight over andthe crewexamines planewas movea ur aistanci launch point measuredan FAI requirement team did homework Members Skyhawks club manned movable bank floodlights hit reflective tape model aid pilot orientstion during hours darkness smiles mean beat current PAl record L H Emil Svercl Wendell Meakestad John Weaver Marty Ralston Phil Bensley Greg Frohreich Ed Cocciola Bill Berky Walt McKee Hospital Operating Rooms Surgeons know quality instruments life death matter demand best Now can have same pre cision workshop fine tools SIRS Surgical Instru ments Order Direct Add 6% Sales Tax $150 shipping USA FEBRUARY ORDERS DEDUCT 10% SIRS Surgical Instruments 3123 Fite Circle Rancho Cordova CA 95827 A Trademan Scissor 5 3/4 2 Blade ded Points B Fine Scissor 4 1/2 1 Blade Sharp Points c Standard Scissor 5 1/2 2 Blade p Points D utility Scissor 5 1/2 11/2 Blade Flat Surface Cutting E Scissor clamp 5 1/4 Cutting Blade w/serr clamp points F Splinter Remover Str 4 1/4 Serrated Sharp Points G Splinter Remover cry 4 1/4 Serrated w/Crv Sharp Points H Sharp Point Tweezer 4 1/4 Serrated Sharp Points I Angle Point Tweezer 6 Serrated ngle Points J Heatsink Forcep Smooth Jaw 4 3/4 t Fuel Line Clamp K Delicate Forcep Str 5 1 Jaw Serrated L Delicate Forcep cm 5 1 Jaw ated M Standard Forcep Str 6 1/4 1 1/2 Jaw Serrated N Standard Forcep cm 1/4 1 1/2 Jaw ated 0 High Intensity Light ck Assorted Colors Life Battery Very Bright Surgical Stainless engineer Town Environmental Com mission met groups several times made pre sentation answered questions showed plans ran AMA movie RC demonstrated Toms planes came back next month whatever addi tional information requested Among data asked supply various times various boards I A Contour map entire site engin eering drawings construction work proposed 2 An engineering/environmental report done licensed engineer 3 Many copies club flying rules 4 Many copies two page writeup gave out first meeting case treated friendly helpful manner various boards favor becoming neighbors very careful interested residents oppor tunity hear about proposal express views took lot hours many presentations During time zoning ordi nance town amended .permit granting Special Use Permits model airplane clubs purchasing less 50 acres Success January 27 1978 special use permit passed board unanimously flying rules made part permit April 7 1978 closed propertyit finally taken 14 months time made opening offer party members wives night celebrate started construction work field soon possible afterwards needed build gravel road about haIfa mile long put up some fences gates make 25-car parking lot requirement Zoning Board level seed runway connect road state highway expect Town Patterson long time recognize good public relations town officials residents critical happy relationship dedication grand opening held July 15 1978 Town Supervisor cut ribbon officially open WRAMS Air Park also flew RC plane first time contacted local papers radio stations got excellent response helped make lot good public relations us time article appears WRAMS have owned own field four flying seasons date have experienced no major problems few minor irritations believe relationship neighbors town officials good continue emphasize good public relations inviting residents visit field make point talk spectator see order make him/her feel welcome enforce flying rules vigorously try fly outside own airspace conclusion owning own field great have keep working about embark similar project let wish possible good luck success detailed 56-page document copies significant papers used obtain permit purchase/finance property sent AMA HQ several months ago requested article has extracted document would like complete copy contact Geoffrey Styles Flying Site Di rector AMA HQ $5 charge cover cost copying postage 16 Hours/Finn Continued page 74 Plenny increased wing incidence since last flight elevator trim some up adjustment plane wanted climb exces sively almost stall caught off guard soon got plane trimmed out climbed altitude next 20 minutes everything going smoothly fog started move through area brought plane close help ground crew kept plane sight until fog cleared about 30 AUTHENTIC APPEARANCE & FAST ASSEMBLY Rugged construction aluminum Readily installed removed hub balloon type Equipped Built-in treaded tire retaining device * LONG-LASTING SPONGE light weight *pst App FebrUary 1982 137 $665 $565 $530 $614 $995 $535 $535 $495 $620 $925 $755 $755 $898 $895 $376 Record Smasher BIll JenkIns Electric Ceuniry Day tinner 1981 NATS FF Electric National Record 1331 held since Aug 3 1981 S skill Astro engine put gedier Let Astro Flight put together 3 821-6242 17zL~ — cw-t ALUMINUM HUB WHEELS Finest Wheels Made Feature Astro Flight Inc 13311 Beach Ave Venice CA 90291 Designed manufactured ELm LLIbg 4 WeT NEW GRAPHICS STARS ThEYLL MAKE ARTIST OUT OF YOU Graphics stars available P red white blue Same Rolls Royce quality Graphics numbers & letters 100% cast vinyl Paper thin Die-Cut Press-on adhesive Totally fuelproof Sheet contains 4 different size stars Enough stars finish planes boats cars models & full scale too CGVERITE 420 BABYLON ROAD HORSHAM PENNSYLVANIA 19044 U S minutes later Afterthe fog cleared climbed 400-500 feet upwind west 5 7 mph flew wide circles next worry rain could see real dark areas north south obviously raining Dark clouds passed over us didnt get rain period lasted about 9 11 oclock During afternoon hours large areas lift thermals passed through times full down trim elevator order keep plane climbing out sight wind light would fly plane upwind quarter mile just let ride lift thermals thermals Free Flight flier knows put plane circling flight path would just let drift around until got close would fly upwind repeat process course lift thermals always followed down air would let plane come down 200-300 feet before applying full power again climbing 500-600 feet sequence rest afternoon next critical period dusk glasses photo grey become quite dark during day dusk still looking skyward glasses stayed dark still fairly light help Wendell Masken stad second pair eyes transitioned night hours see plane night reflective tape placed fuselage sides bottom wing tips bottom side elevator addition strobe light mounted inside fuselage could turned off bank spotlights mounted stand could manually swiveled follow plane Greg volunteered operate lights did great job moved up just behind light standwith blanket between HENDERTOON SCALe AO 1DO lights eliminate back glare Since never flown RC model night anew experience mistake made having reflective tape leading edge wing flying plane circles plane heading straight lights almost disappeared scary tried minimize head-on time flying larger circles varying headings left right Another unexpected situation came up about900 1100 oclocknightthermals down drafts Being Free Flighter well RC flier well aware thermals exist night never expected strong use full down trim hold additional down elevator order keep plane low enough spotlights Several times plane about 100 feet altitude hit real strong updrafts inter section bean corn field took quick down elevator keep plane stalling scare during time engine almost died Quickly going full throttle cleared problem really put scare crew last hour hour great air became stable full darkness set could circle about 100 feet altitude light operator could track aircraft much easier Once new record set decision needed about long continue asked what time decided fly midnight meant flight started Saturday morning ended Sunday Once passed midnight set up landing two cars down runway headlights facing away position moved out front lights planning set plane down 50 100 feet front light stand Wendell Maakenstad first pass too high fast Wendell said go around guess should point out flying off friends private airstrip 60 feet wide tall Iowa corn both sides go-around cleared corn about 10 feet until final approach turn final about two feet above corn engine full idle lined up runway plane heading toward car lights tracking lights provided enough light see low altitude plane still flying speed required some down elevator about 75 feet out Wendell said set down flight ended touch down elevator period time worried aside engine almost quit between 1000 1100 oclock night became tired normal bedtime around 1000 body saying still up during period Wendells help really saved day aware completely lost sight plane several times occasionally saw six reflective tapes instead three time told what plane doing what control input use After 1100 oclock got second wind wide awake rest flight can say has great exper ienceone will never forget Editors Note Before could get article print informed Maynard Hill has recorded betterperformanceforRC powered duration models will also submitted FAlfor certjfication new World Record However no way dimin ishes real achievement Jack Finn others named artick report Maynard Hills feat planned future issue 138 Model Aviation