Tiger Praise
I have to start out complimenting you on an above average
issue of MA (August 2009). When I saw the cover coming out
of my mailbox, I knew it was going to be an exceptional
monthly.
The article on Pat Tritle’s 44-inch-span Tiger Moth
biplane was exceptional. I recently purchased a “short Kit”
from Pat, and built a nice flying, straight biplane with it.
Pat wasn’t kidding when he said it’s a slow, gentle flyer,
and is almost a perfect trainer. Mine was dangerously tail
heavy on the maiden flight, but, due to the design, and
Pat’s clever interlocking, self jigging structure, the plane flew nicely,
under complete control.
Once I got it on the ground (anticlimactic landing) I adjusted the CG and was
rewarded with an even better second flight, followed by an even nicer landing. The
“Moth” is rapidly becoming one of my favorite aircraft, in my fleet.
The article about foam adhesives was an eye opener. It’s amazing how little most
people know about bonding foam to foam. Even I
learned a few things ... I did notice that my favorite
building adhesive was rated very high in the article.
I almost exclusively use “Gorilla Glue” fast drying
formula for everything. Of course I also have some of
the “Gorilla Glue” Cyanoacrylate (super glue).
In fact, my Tiger Moth was built using only
“Gorilla Glue” fast cure.
And even though I did see one or two gigantic planes hanging on their propeller,
and an occasional helicopter flying upside down, I’ll have to judge this month’s
offering to be “pretty good”. Not perfect, but pretty good.
We could do with more construction articles, and more history on the hobby,
especially old antique engines and radios ... Keep up the good work.
P.S. I’ve included a photo of my partially finished Tiger Moth. Since the photo was
taken, I’ve finished up the paint, logos, and lettering, installed a scale pilot, and did a
complete wing wire rigging.
Samuel L.Will
via e-mail
Allegheny Flightline
Yesterday afternoon at a little known RC field tucked away at the base of the
Allegheny mountains in a town called Covington, Virginia a young man by the name
of Darius soloed not once but three times. Darius is a bright young man who holds at
least two associate degrees from the local community college. He started learning to
fly RC maybe two years ago and yesterday, he finally made it.
I tell you this because I read in the monthly magazine how fortunate some clubs
are to have nice flying fields. This club is flying in a field with a river no more than 20
yards from them and trees around the other three sides. On Sunday we have maybe
three or four at the field to fly and that is about the size of this club.
Dave does most of the mowing and furnishes the gas. There are times when Bob
helps if his job allows. These guys do all the maintenance on the mower and buy all
the parts. The RC gas at times is donated by one of the members. No one ever
complains about anything coming out of their pocket. They have been doing this for
years as your member records will show.
These guys have taught on a volunteer basis kids in the schools, give regular
programs at the local library, do programs for the scouts for their merit badge, all at
their expense. Although they have tried, not many in this area are interested in RC
flying so those that are, just keep chugging along.
I tell you this only to ask you to pass this along to let others know that RC flying is
a great hobby and even though you may have to sacrifice, it has a big payoff. One
young man who came through this field is flying for the Air Force. Another got his
degree in aeronautical engineering and was working for an aircraft company the last
time I heard. Thanks much for your time and we do enjoy Model Aviation.
Bill Riley
via e-mail
Trip Across America
I made a trip across from Florence, Arizona to Texas to Michigan to Wash DC to
N Carolina back thru Tennessee and home looking for different places to fly. I took a
trailer with 8 airplanes from IMAC to small electric.
®
August 2009 $4.95
SINCE 1936
Official Publication of the Academy of Model Aeronautics
MODEL AVIATION AUGUST 2009 • VOLUME 35, NUMBER 8
Great tips for flight instructors
Get a grip on foam
Continued on page 144
I was so disappointed that so many
fields were members only; they would not
even talk to you if you were not going to
join their club for $100.00 up plus initial
fee of $50.00 up, and that is ridiculous. I
am an AMA member and an AMA
instructor at our club in Florence Arizona.
Our dues are $20.00 year no initial fee. We
welcome all flyers no charge and you
don’t have to join the club.
We have a 600 ft by 100 ft runway
paved, large shade and plenty of parking.
In Lubbock Texas they were
accommodating and friendly and I met a
lot of individuals that were very nice. My
hat is off to a farmer in Mich that had his
own runway grass but in excellent shape
that said fly any time I wanted to as long
as I was AMA and that is the way it should
be.
So sad as it could have been a lot better
trip. Clubs should take in consideration
members who are traveling. Thanks. MA
Hilton David Lantz
via e-mail
Edition: Model Aviation - 2009/10
Page Numbers: 7,147
Edition: Model Aviation - 2009/10
Page Numbers: 7,147
Tiger Praise
I have to start out complimenting you on an above average
issue of MA (August 2009). When I saw the cover coming out
of my mailbox, I knew it was going to be an exceptional
monthly.
The article on Pat Tritle’s 44-inch-span Tiger Moth
biplane was exceptional. I recently purchased a “short Kit”
from Pat, and built a nice flying, straight biplane with it.
Pat wasn’t kidding when he said it’s a slow, gentle flyer,
and is almost a perfect trainer. Mine was dangerously tail
heavy on the maiden flight, but, due to the design, and
Pat’s clever interlocking, self jigging structure, the plane flew nicely,
under complete control.
Once I got it on the ground (anticlimactic landing) I adjusted the CG and was
rewarded with an even better second flight, followed by an even nicer landing. The
“Moth” is rapidly becoming one of my favorite aircraft, in my fleet.
The article about foam adhesives was an eye opener. It’s amazing how little most
people know about bonding foam to foam. Even I
learned a few things ... I did notice that my favorite
building adhesive was rated very high in the article.
I almost exclusively use “Gorilla Glue” fast drying
formula for everything. Of course I also have some of
the “Gorilla Glue” Cyanoacrylate (super glue).
In fact, my Tiger Moth was built using only
“Gorilla Glue” fast cure.
And even though I did see one or two gigantic planes hanging on their propeller,
and an occasional helicopter flying upside down, I’ll have to judge this month’s
offering to be “pretty good”. Not perfect, but pretty good.
We could do with more construction articles, and more history on the hobby,
especially old antique engines and radios ... Keep up the good work.
P.S. I’ve included a photo of my partially finished Tiger Moth. Since the photo was
taken, I’ve finished up the paint, logos, and lettering, installed a scale pilot, and did a
complete wing wire rigging.
Samuel L.Will
via e-mail
Allegheny Flightline
Yesterday afternoon at a little known RC field tucked away at the base of the
Allegheny mountains in a town called Covington, Virginia a young man by the name
of Darius soloed not once but three times. Darius is a bright young man who holds at
least two associate degrees from the local community college. He started learning to
fly RC maybe two years ago and yesterday, he finally made it.
I tell you this because I read in the monthly magazine how fortunate some clubs
are to have nice flying fields. This club is flying in a field with a river no more than 20
yards from them and trees around the other three sides. On Sunday we have maybe
three or four at the field to fly and that is about the size of this club.
Dave does most of the mowing and furnishes the gas. There are times when Bob
helps if his job allows. These guys do all the maintenance on the mower and buy all
the parts. The RC gas at times is donated by one of the members. No one ever
complains about anything coming out of their pocket. They have been doing this for
years as your member records will show.
These guys have taught on a volunteer basis kids in the schools, give regular
programs at the local library, do programs for the scouts for their merit badge, all at
their expense. Although they have tried, not many in this area are interested in RC
flying so those that are, just keep chugging along.
I tell you this only to ask you to pass this along to let others know that RC flying is
a great hobby and even though you may have to sacrifice, it has a big payoff. One
young man who came through this field is flying for the Air Force. Another got his
degree in aeronautical engineering and was working for an aircraft company the last
time I heard. Thanks much for your time and we do enjoy Model Aviation.
Bill Riley
via e-mail
Trip Across America
I made a trip across from Florence, Arizona to Texas to Michigan to Wash DC to
N Carolina back thru Tennessee and home looking for different places to fly. I took a
trailer with 8 airplanes from IMAC to small electric.
®
August 2009 $4.95
SINCE 1936
Official Publication of the Academy of Model Aeronautics
MODEL AVIATION AUGUST 2009 • VOLUME 35, NUMBER 8
Great tips for flight instructors
Get a grip on foam
Continued on page 144
I was so disappointed that so many
fields were members only; they would not
even talk to you if you were not going to
join their club for $100.00 up plus initial
fee of $50.00 up, and that is ridiculous. I
am an AMA member and an AMA
instructor at our club in Florence Arizona.
Our dues are $20.00 year no initial fee. We
welcome all flyers no charge and you
don’t have to join the club.
We have a 600 ft by 100 ft runway
paved, large shade and plenty of parking.
In Lubbock Texas they were
accommodating and friendly and I met a
lot of individuals that were very nice. My
hat is off to a farmer in Mich that had his
own runway grass but in excellent shape
that said fly any time I wanted to as long
as I was AMA and that is the way it should
be.
So sad as it could have been a lot better
trip. Clubs should take in consideration
members who are traveling. Thanks. MA
Hilton David Lantz
via e-mail