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Babe Bee Voyager

Author: L. Hux


Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/11
Page Numbers: 76, 77, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184

The Voyagers unique shape has modei grabbing peoples attention local flying field just like full-scale did during its aroundthe-world performance Sleek characteristics originals long-distance design tend make model quick its size ready media touted Voyagers round-the-world-withoutref ueling flight aviations last first Now can commemor ate event own Control Line version what surely wont designer Burt ITS HARD TO IMAGINE Baby Bee 049 pulling 4-ft -span Control Line model since 049 CLs have span under two feet took span large slow model down realistic flying speed Since Voyager wing has ta pered chord starts 214 wing area turns out about what youd expect engine size course wings full-scale Voyager narrower model exactly scale would have much too frag ile took four months design com niece Suzie author says enjoys developing models unusual air planes success full-scale Voyager too much him pass up Rutans last first ELuther Hux babe bee / 2 76 Model Aviation Flying model great fun enjoy view yourself youll have loan controls friend sure remind though no up-elevator needed during takeoff Full-Size Plans Available Page 186 Ud645 1/4 BALSA NOTE DO NOT USE UP ELEVATOR DURING TAKE-OFF WASHER WEIGHTIF NEEDED W8PLY /8 BALSA.\ 0 W IB_ LJ\ SHORT WING WITH TIPWEIGHT I/B PLY BRACES~ 1 078 WIRE 078 WIRE PROP h FABRIC TAPE F3 1/18 DR 3/32 PLY 5/lBIl/lB I/B3/B OPTIONAL WINGLETS I/B BALSA FS I/B BALSA CANARD ANGLE TEMPLATE U\EE-E 1/2 CONTROL LINE degie4 t Wown LUTHER HUX VIE DR 3/62 PLY BALSAA LEFT WING_______________________ OUTLINEGUIDEOlS LEAD OUTS1/4 BALSA FUSELAGE SIDE OUTLAN I/B BALSA &cziiji RIGHT WING OUTLINEt WEIGHT I/B PLY BRACE re [ ____________________ EACH TIPV plete 9-ft RC model Voyager difficult project wouldnt wish builder though flying impres sive handful took four nights complete CL model felt people would enjoy building ex press version Test flying prototype provod teresting Using center-of-gravity CG location predicted John Huntons calcula tions model flew perfectly right off drawing board came landings like crashes Initially thought might problem just model John having same prob lems version Voyager Right after engine quit models would dive straight ground Ive seen plastic model drop engine quits never nose dive spite full-up ele vator problem proved too much load foreplane could support its end model unless flying high speeds Achieving reasonable glide angle accomplished increasing canard wing angle area moving CG back lessen load canard support Downthrust added engine mount compensate lighter loading canard during powered portion flight calculation method presented John contradicted model adjusted because models small size As now can enjoy landing having re pair thin somewhat fragile model after flight two very impor Continued page 180 November 1987 77 ..-I/4 BALSA models complex design requires pieces average ViA Controi Line ship originsi design proflie modei moving engine back between ca nard balance led built-up fuselage booms thickness could doubled achieve better appearance pilots viewpoint extra roundness would visible iy Horn Old Timer 7J&w~i IAMZOS 8 Gas MODEL cli/lodeLttuLGE5EctRD OoEaKEa 1951 BROOKLYN DODGER 56 Cabin a**OONEWEST* Retail $52 95*INTROOUCTORY PRICE0 $3900 1938 Record Breaker 96 $6956 lO3gZipper 54$5356 1938 Kloud King 63 $42 36 1941 Brigidier 56 $4076 1941 Super Quaker 70 $12 76 1940 So Long 50$3036 1936 Buccaneer 84 $59 96 1938 Clipper MKI 72$41 56 1937 Dallaire 108 $75 16 1935 Miss Anserica 04 $7196 1941 Playboy Sr 80 $5116 1941 Playboy Jr 54 $3116 1938 Powerhouse 04 $53 $6 1940 Sailplane 78 $8476 1938 Trenton Terror 72 $4076 1940 Ranger 46 $3196 1939 Korda Wake 44 $1916 1939 Mercory 72 6 kits qualify SAM events FF & RIG feature highest quality machine cut & sanded parts Superior alt Competition sheet ond otrip wood wire & window material Piano orig FE hut models easily convertible 3ch RIG KITS Sailplanes Electric power Gas Hobby Horn SENSOAR Glider 78 $1808 Midway Model GNOME RIG Hand Launch Glider$24Ot Jolly Models PLINGER R/G HLG 58 Span $2408 Midway Model FAST EDDIE Acrobatic /05 Elec$1900 Jolly Models ELECTRICUS Electric Glider 05s$32$0 Leisure PLAYBOY SR 67 Gear 05 Elect $3000 Astro ASTRO SPORT 37 Direct 0$ Elect $2250 Leisure WASP 37 Direct 05 Electrics $2250 Midway ULTRA MK IV 06 Geared 04 EP $3900 Midway FLYING QUAKER 84 40-45 4 stroke $6476 4ks/Midway DENNY JR 72 Alum Cowel $6396 4ks/Mitlwav pocanos psEaosue72$0196 PULL LINE OF ELECTRIC SYSTEMS 4 Parts Aval SHPPING & HANDLING 64 Page GATALOQUE Up $800 add $150 $200 PPilst Glass 3801to $2000 add $225A copy will sent $2001 $4500 add $300 free-when requested$4501 $7000 add $350 order over $7000 add $400 HOBBY HORN CA Addressees add 6% taO 1$t73 Moran St IA] Send MO Visa/MC#-Exp PO Bow 2212 Check allow op 30 Westminster Ca 92684 days CK clearancel 714 8930311 COD Exact Charges plus $150 Hdl Cash Only [Aft Hrs 714 89512031 tension good low throttle flew model 60-ft lines Im sure 70-footers would well landing about expectedslow predictable enjoyed holding plane level slowly easing off throttle model would gradually lose altitude just glide onto ground smooth steady three-wheel landingno bounc es could taxi lap two take off again Touch-and-goes pre cision landings also lot fun Although article describes convert T-4C CL flight procedures described could applied RC kits key look amodelthatuses nylon bolts attach wingif kit uses rubberbands will have replaced nylon bolt arrangement Law-wing high-wing models should work equally well Most RC trainer types have fairly long tail moments promote stabil ity really detracts CL models maneuverability CL T-4C land ing takeoff trainer stunt trainer type model good introducing beginners CL flight pilot starts get dizzy has pull trigger slow airplane down model will land itself kept level engine idling consider have a very successful project got what wantedan easy-to-fly stable three-line trainer Ad ditionally model very fuel-efficient doesnt annoy neighbors its engine noise improvement can think attach brakes model will stop sooner taxiing Babe Bee Voyager/Hux Continued page 77 tant messages builder must know order enjoy model Speed readers slow down pay attention first warning apply up eleva tor during take-off canard already 80 angle neutral itself almost enough get trouble Burt Rutan Voyagers designer told airplane does rotate takeoff must fly off runway John proved several times doing figure nines takeoff during test flights Keep control handle vertical until model lifts off usu ally 10 15 ft pavement itself second warning concerns Y shaped pushrod angle ele vators improper spacing pushrod combined get snapping action can push elevators up down should flying lines go slack Therefore spacing between Z-bends two pushrod ends must match spacing control horns Check sure elevator can flop direction freely toggle direction other Otherwise time lines go slack model will dive climb Actu ally things set up should TWIN STAR Newest OpposedSG Us 15 Twin 2-Cycle Low Price andCIIICACO & Hobby Weighs Only 27 Lbs*Show first own brand new lightweights from Noyereb5-8 1987 1ode Duos Noaewbe 5 & 41 People s Republic Chinajust arrived US SimultaneousoHorxpoconle ago firing minimizes vibration Massive crankshaft riding double ball bearings increases performance reduces maintenance Youll have fl Ia believe ORDER YOUR TWIN STAR NOW CALL TOLL FREE information contactk800-63H013BY EHS TRADING LTD808 935-9009 400 HUALANI ST BLDG 13EHAWAII STD TIME HILO HAWAII 9672010 AM-7PM Mon-S Suqqesd Rtuil Pris e $34995 Introductory PRICE 40 CC/24 CU IN AIR WOLF EPOXY FIBERGLASS FUSELAGES TAKES MOST 50-60 MECHANICS OTHER MODELS AVAILABLE LARRY JOLLY MODEL PRODUCTS $20000 5501 WCOMO SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA 92703 714 826-6861 Iai AIRCRAFT & SURFACE FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM t 7 model does great Free Flighter Ive wind blow inside circle several times remained level ran tighten lines Unfortunately pavement best sur face takeoffs landings also surface likely damage model However pavement required due short landing gear spacing have able get off grass dirt baseball di amonds work well two schools thought about winglets first plane designed second plane made around world After have broken off tenth time may chose go second point view Construction Use medium mediumhard balsa parts structure too thin soft balsa used Cut out parts sand booms wing stab shape Use guidelines wing blanks aid carving semi-symetrical airfoil Bend landing gear wires shape Drill main gear plates stitch wires plates pieces nylon control line groove wing place wire between plate wing cosmetic reasons thin wing too fragile ac cept groove Laminate firewall nose gear plate dry drill engine mount holes Cut slot right wing tip tip Du-Bro has numbers need comply new 1988 AMA Frequency Regulation Select channel number corresponds frequency number transmitter Affix numbers frequency number clip snap base antenna Select frequency flag identifies transmitter Aircraft Surface use attach tip antenna Its quick simple use Frequency clip flags remove easily storage Look Attractive Display NO 455 456 457 458 459 469 461 462 463 464 465 466 467 ITEM FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION N FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 1 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION N FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION N FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 4 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 5 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 6 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 7 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 8 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 9 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION CLIP AIRCRAFT DENT FLAG 72 MHz SURFACE DENT FLAG 75 MHz November 1987 181 NEW BLACK BARON IRON ROLL-BARS 182 Model Aviation Send SASE Brochure Add $300 S end H COD Add $200 Calif Ace Add 6% Tax Master Card & Visa 918 985-3509 Sat & Sun Pharts Models PO Box 804 Folsom CA 95630 weight Join wing halves plywood braces fabric reinforcing tape Glue firewall bellcrank plate rear bulkhead left fuselage side Glue fuselage top blocks place between two sides Sand bulkhead blocks level Align attach right fuselage side help appearance roundness fuselage add doublers top edge engine area Add trian gle stock firewall bellcrank plate wing saddle Sand fuselage round possible unduly weakening corners sheet bottom until controls installed Attach wing fuselage Glue booms wings follows Align glue boom separately Place wing fuselage level flat surface cov ered wax paper Glue boom flat same surface Use canard estab lish distance parallel align ment fuselage place other wing flat surface glue remaining boom Glue rudders booms Tests made flat one-piece offset rudders showed effective gled fin rudder arrangement shown plan Align back edge rudders right angle bottoms booms rudders prototype models A6 plywood additional tall weight required balance model 3A2 ply could used additional strength require less add-on weight Glue canard stabs place add tri angle stock Place boom flat sur face use angle template mark correct angle boom fuselage sides Slip control horns place tach elevator fabric hinges Note stab too thin traditional RC type hinges prototype models broke re peatedly RC hinge points Fabric hinges never present problem Glue horns after pushrods place Attach lead-out wires bellcrank thread wires through fuselage sides offset ends lead-outs prevent hanging up other Insert pushrod wire bolt bellcrank its mounting plate routed groove plate below pushrod Z-bend ensure clearance An extra washer under bellcrank would also job Align bind glue two rod wires together Make sure distance between Z-bends control horns same otherwise elevator will tend toggle up down elevator must free moving Remember canard up move ment TE down elevator Down movement up elevator Confusing isnt Sheet bottom fuselage A6 balsa sand Glue main landing gear bottom wing epoxy thick cyanoacrylate Again groove slot wings Seal grain balsa palnt used Flecto Varathane white Testors light blue paint pen numbers strips Testors dark blue good windows V4a4si 77/A det4 Exclusive roll-bars roll fillets & undercambers100% Blackstone coating slides almost no adhesive buildup CGVERITE 420 Bahylon Rd Horsham Pa 19044 Prom June ng Moaels LOWRIDER 30 Pee Wee 30 Free Flight Contest Spin 30Power Wee 020 Sheet Wood Construction est Bates Design Steve Buso 1595 canopy Use magazine photo additional detail call letters boom N269VA Add wheels collars Insert nose gear its slot install engine screws Push straight pins both sides fu selage CG point about 1/2 up bottom model painted fuel tank empty add washers rudder imbed nails rear booms get proper balance N4ake test flights calm air engine running slightly rich model very sleek can move right along screaming engine required have flying Voyager roll da ron line approximately 35 ft suggest use lines shorter because its high-speed potential Trim horizontally adding additional weights right wing tip model leans inside circle Remember let model lift off runway itself give up elevator takeoff After trimming run up engine enjoy wingovers large-diameter loopsbut keep speed up Dont atI 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instead grinding off hard skin Crank has removable prop stud can replaced case accident Large bare front bearing eliminates need step grind crank main associated concentricity leakage problems High spiral carburetor works smoothly gives instant carburetor response Combination thrust washer spinner backplate No slippage lified ble free spinner attaching screw Patented Fax piece case high back door lighter also permits easier rod aver crankpin assembly Gvad cranking compression quick easy hand starts No need buy expensive starter battery charger 4KTE GOL CHAMPION FF KITS Wake-Up Wakefield$4495 Champion Coupe$2595 Upshot Mulvihill52450 CHAMPION RUBBER 3/32 1/8 3/16 & 1/4 widths 042 thick $1195/lb Box* CATALOG $100 CHAMPION MODEL PRODUCTS 880 Carmen Ct La Verne CA 91750 714 599-3348 Indudex US adisary xis U PS Call residents add 6/t sales tax Service Inlormation Call Write Manulactunng Company 5305 Towson Avenue Fort Smith AR 72901 Phone 501 6461656 COMET- COVERITE COX DUBRO EASY BUILT 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Author: L. Hux


Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/11
Page Numbers: 76, 77, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184

The Voyagers unique shape has modei grabbing peoples attention local flying field just like full-scale did during its aroundthe-world performance Sleek characteristics originals long-distance design tend make model quick its size ready media touted Voyagers round-the-world-withoutref ueling flight aviations last first Now can commemor ate event own Control Line version what surely wont designer Burt ITS HARD TO IMAGINE Baby Bee 049 pulling 4-ft -span Control Line model since 049 CLs have span under two feet took span large slow model down realistic flying speed Since Voyager wing has ta pered chord starts 214 wing area turns out about what youd expect engine size course wings full-scale Voyager narrower model exactly scale would have much too frag ile took four months design com niece Suzie author says enjoys developing models unusual air planes success full-scale Voyager too much him pass up Rutans last first ELuther Hux babe bee / 2 76 Model Aviation Flying model great fun enjoy view yourself youll have loan controls friend sure remind though no up-elevator needed during takeoff Full-Size Plans Available Page 186 Ud645 1/4 BALSA NOTE DO NOT USE UP ELEVATOR DURING TAKE-OFF WASHER WEIGHTIF NEEDED W8PLY /8 BALSA.\ 0 W IB_ LJ\ SHORT WING WITH TIPWEIGHT I/B PLY BRACES~ 1 078 WIRE 078 WIRE PROP h FABRIC TAPE F3 1/18 DR 3/32 PLY 5/lBIl/lB I/B3/B OPTIONAL WINGLETS I/B BALSA FS I/B BALSA CANARD ANGLE TEMPLATE U\EE-E 1/2 CONTROL LINE degie4 t Wown LUTHER HUX VIE DR 3/62 PLY BALSAA LEFT WING_______________________ OUTLINEGUIDEOlS LEAD OUTS1/4 BALSA FUSELAGE SIDE OUTLAN I/B BALSA &cziiji RIGHT WING OUTLINEt WEIGHT I/B PLY BRACE re [ ____________________ EACH TIPV plete 9-ft RC model Voyager difficult project wouldnt wish builder though flying impres sive handful took four nights complete CL model felt people would enjoy building ex press version Test flying prototype provod teresting Using center-of-gravity CG location predicted John Huntons calcula tions model flew perfectly right off drawing board came landings like crashes Initially thought might problem just model John having same prob lems version Voyager Right after engine quit models would dive straight ground Ive seen plastic model drop engine quits never nose dive spite full-up ele vator problem proved too much load foreplane could support its end model unless flying high speeds Achieving reasonable glide angle accomplished increasing canard wing angle area moving CG back lessen load canard support Downthrust added engine mount compensate lighter loading canard during powered portion flight calculation method presented John contradicted model adjusted because models small size As now can enjoy landing having re pair thin somewhat fragile model after flight two very impor Continued page 180 November 1987 77 ..-I/4 BALSA models complex design requires pieces average ViA Controi Line ship originsi design proflie modei moving engine back between ca nard balance led built-up fuselage booms thickness could doubled achieve better appearance pilots viewpoint extra roundness would visible iy Horn Old Timer 7J&w~i IAMZOS 8 Gas MODEL cli/lodeLttuLGE5EctRD OoEaKEa 1951 BROOKLYN DODGER 56 Cabin a**OONEWEST* Retail $52 95*INTROOUCTORY PRICE0 $3900 1938 Record Breaker 96 $6956 lO3gZipper 54$5356 1938 Kloud King 63 $42 36 1941 Brigidier 56 $4076 1941 Super Quaker 70 $12 76 1940 So Long 50$3036 1936 Buccaneer 84 $59 96 1938 Clipper MKI 72$41 56 1937 Dallaire 108 $75 16 1935 Miss Anserica 04 $7196 1941 Playboy Sr 80 $5116 1941 Playboy Jr 54 $3116 1938 Powerhouse 04 $53 $6 1940 Sailplane 78 $8476 1938 Trenton Terror 72 $4076 1940 Ranger 46 $3196 1939 Korda Wake 44 $1916 1939 Mercory 72 6 kits qualify SAM events FF & RIG feature highest quality machine cut & sanded parts Superior alt Competition sheet ond otrip wood wire & window material Piano orig FE hut models easily convertible 3ch RIG KITS Sailplanes Electric power Gas Hobby Horn SENSOAR Glider 78 $1808 Midway Model GNOME RIG Hand Launch Glider$24Ot Jolly Models PLINGER R/G HLG 58 Span $2408 Midway Model FAST EDDIE Acrobatic /05 Elec$1900 Jolly Models ELECTRICUS Electric Glider 05s$32$0 Leisure PLAYBOY SR 67 Gear 05 Elect $3000 Astro ASTRO SPORT 37 Direct 0$ Elect $2250 Leisure WASP 37 Direct 05 Electrics $2250 Midway ULTRA MK IV 06 Geared 04 EP $3900 Midway FLYING QUAKER 84 40-45 4 stroke $6476 4ks/Midway DENNY JR 72 Alum Cowel $6396 4ks/Mitlwav pocanos psEaosue72$0196 PULL LINE OF ELECTRIC SYSTEMS 4 Parts Aval SHPPING & HANDLING 64 Page GATALOQUE Up $800 add $150 $200 PPilst Glass 3801to $2000 add $225A copy will sent $2001 $4500 add $300 free-when requested$4501 $7000 add $350 order over $7000 add $400 HOBBY HORN CA Addressees add 6% taO 1$t73 Moran St IA] Send MO Visa/MC#-Exp PO Bow 2212 Check allow op 30 Westminster Ca 92684 days CK clearancel 714 8930311 COD Exact Charges plus $150 Hdl Cash Only [Aft Hrs 714 89512031 tension good low throttle flew model 60-ft lines Im sure 70-footers would well landing about expectedslow predictable enjoyed holding plane level slowly easing off throttle model would gradually lose altitude just glide onto ground smooth steady three-wheel landingno bounc es could taxi lap two take off again Touch-and-goes pre cision landings also lot fun Although article describes convert T-4C CL flight procedures described could applied RC kits key look amodelthatuses nylon bolts attach wingif kit uses rubberbands will have replaced nylon bolt arrangement Law-wing high-wing models should work equally well Most RC trainer types have fairly long tail moments promote stabil ity really detracts CL models maneuverability CL T-4C land ing takeoff trainer stunt trainer type model good introducing beginners CL flight pilot starts get dizzy has pull trigger slow airplane down model will land itself kept level engine idling consider have a very successful project got what wantedan easy-to-fly stable three-line trainer Ad ditionally model very fuel-efficient doesnt annoy neighbors its engine noise improvement can think attach brakes model will stop sooner taxiing Babe Bee Voyager/Hux Continued page 77 tant messages builder must know order enjoy model Speed readers slow down pay attention first warning apply up eleva tor during take-off canard already 80 angle neutral itself almost enough get trouble Burt Rutan Voyagers designer told airplane does rotate takeoff must fly off runway John proved several times doing figure nines takeoff during test flights Keep control handle vertical until model lifts off usu ally 10 15 ft pavement itself second warning concerns Y shaped pushrod angle ele vators improper spacing pushrod combined get snapping action can push elevators up down should flying lines go slack Therefore spacing between Z-bends two pushrod ends must match spacing control horns Check sure elevator can flop direction freely toggle direction other Otherwise time lines go slack model will dive climb Actu ally things set up should TWIN STAR Newest OpposedSG Us 15 Twin 2-Cycle Low Price andCIIICACO & Hobby Weighs Only 27 Lbs*Show first own brand new lightweights from Noyereb5-8 1987 1ode Duos Noaewbe 5 & 41 People s Republic Chinajust arrived US SimultaneousoHorxpoconle ago firing minimizes vibration Massive crankshaft riding double ball bearings increases performance reduces maintenance Youll have fl Ia believe ORDER YOUR TWIN STAR NOW CALL TOLL FREE information contactk800-63H013BY EHS TRADING LTD808 935-9009 400 HUALANI ST BLDG 13EHAWAII STD TIME HILO HAWAII 9672010 AM-7PM Mon-S Suqqesd Rtuil Pris e $34995 Introductory PRICE 40 CC/24 CU IN AIR WOLF EPOXY FIBERGLASS FUSELAGES TAKES MOST 50-60 MECHANICS OTHER MODELS AVAILABLE LARRY JOLLY MODEL PRODUCTS $20000 5501 WCOMO SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA 92703 714 826-6861 Iai AIRCRAFT & SURFACE FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM t 7 model does great Free Flighter Ive wind blow inside circle several times remained level ran tighten lines Unfortunately pavement best sur face takeoffs landings also surface likely damage model However pavement required due short landing gear spacing have able get off grass dirt baseball di amonds work well two schools thought about winglets first plane designed second plane made around world After have broken off tenth time may chose go second point view Construction Use medium mediumhard balsa parts structure too thin soft balsa used Cut out parts sand booms wing stab shape Use guidelines wing blanks aid carving semi-symetrical airfoil Bend landing gear wires shape Drill main gear plates stitch wires plates pieces nylon control line groove wing place wire between plate wing cosmetic reasons thin wing too fragile ac cept groove Laminate firewall nose gear plate dry drill engine mount holes Cut slot right wing tip tip Du-Bro has numbers need comply new 1988 AMA Frequency Regulation Select channel number corresponds frequency number transmitter Affix numbers frequency number clip snap base antenna Select frequency flag identifies transmitter Aircraft Surface use attach tip antenna Its quick simple use Frequency clip flags remove easily storage Look Attractive Display NO 455 456 457 458 459 469 461 462 463 464 465 466 467 ITEM FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION N FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 1 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION N FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION N FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 4 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 5 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 6 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 7 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 8 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 9 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION CLIP AIRCRAFT DENT FLAG 72 MHz SURFACE DENT FLAG 75 MHz November 1987 181 NEW BLACK BARON IRON ROLL-BARS 182 Model Aviation Send SASE Brochure Add $300 S end H COD Add $200 Calif Ace Add 6% Tax Master Card & Visa 918 985-3509 Sat & Sun Pharts Models PO Box 804 Folsom CA 95630 weight Join wing halves plywood braces fabric reinforcing tape Glue firewall bellcrank plate rear bulkhead left fuselage side Glue fuselage top blocks place between two sides Sand bulkhead blocks level Align attach right fuselage side help appearance roundness fuselage add doublers top edge engine area Add trian gle stock firewall bellcrank plate wing saddle Sand fuselage round possible unduly weakening corners sheet bottom until controls installed Attach wing fuselage Glue booms wings follows Align glue boom separately Place wing fuselage level flat surface cov ered wax paper Glue boom flat same surface Use canard estab lish distance parallel align ment fuselage place other wing flat surface glue remaining boom Glue rudders booms Tests made flat one-piece offset rudders showed effective gled fin rudder arrangement shown plan Align back edge rudders right angle bottoms booms rudders prototype models A6 plywood additional tall weight required balance model 3A2 ply could used additional strength require less add-on weight Glue canard stabs place add tri angle stock Place boom flat sur face use angle template mark correct angle boom fuselage sides Slip control horns place tach elevator fabric hinges Note stab too thin traditional RC type hinges prototype models broke re peatedly RC hinge points Fabric hinges never present problem Glue horns after pushrods place Attach lead-out wires bellcrank thread wires through fuselage sides offset ends lead-outs prevent hanging up other Insert pushrod wire bolt bellcrank its mounting plate routed groove plate below pushrod Z-bend ensure clearance An extra washer under bellcrank would also job Align bind glue two rod wires together Make sure distance between Z-bends control horns same otherwise elevator will tend toggle up down elevator must free moving Remember canard up move ment TE down elevator Down movement up elevator Confusing isnt Sheet bottom fuselage A6 balsa sand Glue main landing gear bottom wing epoxy thick cyanoacrylate Again groove slot wings Seal grain balsa palnt used Flecto Varathane white Testors light blue paint pen numbers strips Testors dark blue good windows V4a4si 77/A det4 Exclusive roll-bars roll fillets & undercambers100% Blackstone coating slides almost no adhesive buildup CGVERITE 420 Bahylon Rd Horsham Pa 19044 Prom June ng Moaels LOWRIDER 30 Pee Wee 30 Free Flight Contest Spin 30Power Wee 020 Sheet Wood Construction est Bates Design Steve Buso 1595 canopy Use magazine photo additional detail call letters boom N269VA Add wheels collars Insert nose gear its slot install engine screws Push straight pins both sides fu selage CG point about 1/2 up bottom model painted fuel tank empty add washers rudder imbed nails rear booms get proper balance N4ake test flights calm air engine running slightly rich model very sleek can move right along screaming engine required have flying Voyager roll da ron line approximately 35 ft suggest use lines shorter because its high-speed potential Trim horizontally adding additional weights right wing tip model leans inside circle Remember let model lift off runway itself give up elevator takeoff After trimming run up engine enjoy wingovers large-diameter loopsbut keep speed up Dont atI m MO VING COM PL ETE TH IS FORM AND ATTACH MAILING LABEL FROM RECENT IISSUE LET US KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING I . 00 0 0 9CsJ o ~C -00 ZO0 0 IIU _ _ 0 C%J 0 CU Nd~50 I~ Iiw& 00 E U Isj~U 4100 01 i V o E I0 aU 0 IX05Cl Ev C O0v IOZZ0 inin I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I El FOX 40 DELUX 9995 AMERICAN MADEORDER #24098 40 RC OF SUPERB ALITY Light weight z. including muffler spinner Fox 4OBB right weight kit designs Smooth running 40 Delux smoothest running 40s available Vibration destroys airplanes causes crashes Two Piece head construction permits accurately machined combustion chamber glow plug threads much stronger cast material Brass cylinder liner thick hard chrome wearing surface Hard chrome resists wear much better polish chrome nickel used some New larger tubular wrist pin locked place roll pin New connecting rod phosphor bronze bushing Oil hales bath ends 8620 Alloy steel crankshaft carbo-nitrided wear resistant skin Unlike manufacturers grind crankpin before carburizing instead grinding off hard skin Crank has removable prop stud can replaced case accident Large bare front bearing eliminates need step grind crank main associated concentricity leakage problems High spiral carburetor works smoothly gives instant carburetor response Combination thrust washer spinner backplate No slippage lified ble free spinner attaching screw Patented Fax piece case high back door lighter also permits easier rod aver crankpin assembly Gvad cranking compression quick easy hand starts No need buy expensive starter battery charger 4KTE GOL CHAMPION FF KITS Wake-Up Wakefield$4495 Champion Coupe$2595 Upshot Mulvihill52450 CHAMPION RUBBER 3/32 1/8 3/16 & 1/4 widths 042 thick $1195/lb Box* CATALOG $100 CHAMPION MODEL PRODUCTS 880 Carmen Ct La Verne CA 91750 714 599-3348 Indudex US adisary xis U PS Call residents add 6/t sales tax Service Inlormation Call Write Manulactunng Company 5305 Towson Avenue Fort Smith AR 72901 Phone 501 6461656 COMET- COVERITE COX DUBRO EASY BUILT MODELS ENYA- FAt INE FOX GOLDBERG GOLDEN AGE REPRO GENE DUBOIS GUILLOW- K&B- K&S L R S MAX PACTRA- PECK-POLYMER PERFECT - R/N MODELS- SEAGLEN SIG STERLING- SULLIVAN R TIGRE TAFFINDER TELCO- TOP FLITE- TREXLER WILLIAMS & OTHERS ESTES MODEL ROCKETS 1Send 0100 i. Cash Check oc Stanp foe 44ejee DISCOUNT Catalog 1900 itIosttIonsxxx 700 Kits chxose Iron MAILORDEN PHONEORDER IN FINN VALLEY HOllY CENTER 837 W lain LanudalPa 19445 IiWANNA RACE BEGINNER RACES O-500x FORM-i FAI Instructions Club Programs Information Contact NORTH EAST PYLON RACING ORGANIZATION 119 DEAN AVEFRANKLIN MASS 02038 Tel 617 528-4043 203 673-2000 November 1987 183 tilt up tilt down muffler gives ons straight out design Aluminum spinner included motor other motors have poy extra spinner fit properly Fox RC motor has check run aed carb needles set normal operation a The Fox 40 Delux product 10 years refinement highly successful concept No undiscovered problems User Friendly term includes lots little things like carb adjustments can reach ting hales can get fuel line connectors hold tubing also operational characteristics like willingness start resistance flameauts throttle responsiveness course get superb Fox service 24 Hour shipment ports y rebuild service need ce price phone call IEAST Tony Frackowiaks Challenge IV Kit Atlanta KitDash Kit Hattori Headers Pipes AMA&FAIRC Aerobatic Specialties PO Box 388914-248-8603 Lincolndale NY 10540 Send $100 catalog KWIK-KLIP Ill last gb-plugThe KWIK-KLIP Ill features aluminum ignier will ever need buy Its con-battery housing uses standard 1 2V venient portable power source features1200 mAh rechargeable Nicad Battery* use replaceable Nicad Battery*This batterycan replaced will no Never run out power Carry along anlonger hold charge THERES NO extra fully-charged Nicad ifNEED TO DISCARD THE ENTIRE needed simply replace right onUNIT KWIK-KLIP Ill spotcomes its own Bite Tite socket ischarger 125 mA output comes LED charge indicator KWIK-KLIP Ill fits stan 11dard 4-cycle gb-plugs IE * Battery Included -aLWIIpL maneuvers model slows down engine quits lead model towing lines Add up elevator progres sively until lands design does re SAFE FLYING ISNO ACCIDENT SUPERIOR QUALITY ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEED AGGRESSOR SPORT SHARK VIPER JET KITS VIOJETT FAN SYSTEM KBV 72 ALL ACCESSORIES JI Ior,dio PL $300 INLET iptio $1000 SpoI Shark Squadron VHS Vidro$2550 spond attempts flair size full-scale According Burt Rutan Fly off fly Fly enjoy Letters Editor Continued page 12 hurt have say seen friend went way got home mentioned little girl lost kitten wife both understood child must have felt once owned tabby cat own Charley lost during move next day decided go flying again As unloaded van started walking toward air strip heard cry coming QoroThiAnrnFRb1A THE NAME IN COMPOSITE MATERIALS FOR MODEL AIRPLANES CARBON FIBER EPOXY GLASS END GRAIN BALSA PURE CARBON SPARS IAGNAEIIF HOV 10 SAMPLE KIT $1500 ADHESIVES HOB TO HS VIDEO $2550 BOB VIOLETI MODELS 1373 CITRUS ROAD WINTER SPRINGS FL 3270$ 305 365-5869 DEALER INQUIRES INVITED cattail foliage around pond stopped put wing field box down Again heard crying splash ing noise decided duck ducks quack noise clearly meowand wet walked closer Sure enough very waterlogged little gray kitten fished him out shivering appeared have great difficulty walking must have water through night proceeded dry kitten off thought would let him go nearby park As set him down park seemed catch sight apartment complex across way made B-line apart ments think hadnt weak might have scorched grass real good feeling save kit ten question still dont have an swer whether cat-fish little girl found other sure hope Ed Gaeta San Diego CA AJ Smiths AJ-2 Enclosed some photos AJ Smiths full-size AJ-2 one-third-scale model made article September 1983 issue Model Aviation Drawing construction model three-view drawing main difference wing made modification Mr Smith will use plane after retires competi 184 Model Aviation Uli IL - ADDS NEW GLO TO YOUR ENGINE V spring-loaded . wont loosen rotate fall off under heavy engine vibration large finger flange provides positive non-slip grip lock onto remove easily gb-plug No pushing. Notwist ing necessary No 396 KWIK-KLIP Ill Charger No397 KWIK-KLIP III Without Charger

Author: L. Hux


Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/11
Page Numbers: 76, 77, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184

The Voyagers unique shape has modei grabbing peoples attention local flying field just like full-scale did during its aroundthe-world performance Sleek characteristics originals long-distance design tend make model quick its size ready media touted Voyagers round-the-world-withoutref ueling flight aviations last first Now can commemor ate event own Control Line version what surely wont designer Burt ITS HARD TO IMAGINE Baby Bee 049 pulling 4-ft -span Control Line model since 049 CLs have span under two feet took span large slow model down realistic flying speed Since Voyager wing has ta pered chord starts 214 wing area turns out about what youd expect engine size course wings full-scale Voyager narrower model exactly scale would have much too frag ile took four months design com niece Suzie author says enjoys developing models unusual air planes success full-scale Voyager too much him pass up Rutans last first ELuther Hux babe bee / 2 76 Model Aviation Flying model great fun enjoy view yourself youll have loan controls friend sure remind though no up-elevator needed during takeoff Full-Size Plans Available Page 186 Ud645 1/4 BALSA NOTE DO NOT USE UP ELEVATOR DURING TAKE-OFF WASHER WEIGHTIF NEEDED W8PLY /8 BALSA.\ 0 W IB_ LJ\ SHORT WING WITH TIPWEIGHT I/B PLY BRACES~ 1 078 WIRE 078 WIRE PROP h FABRIC TAPE F3 1/18 DR 3/32 PLY 5/lBIl/lB I/B3/B OPTIONAL WINGLETS I/B BALSA FS I/B BALSA CANARD ANGLE TEMPLATE U\EE-E 1/2 CONTROL LINE degie4 t Wown LUTHER HUX VIE DR 3/62 PLY BALSAA LEFT WING_______________________ OUTLINEGUIDEOlS LEAD OUTS1/4 BALSA FUSELAGE SIDE OUTLAN I/B BALSA &cziiji RIGHT WING OUTLINEt WEIGHT I/B PLY BRACE re [ ____________________ EACH TIPV plete 9-ft RC model Voyager difficult project wouldnt wish builder though flying impres sive handful took four nights complete CL model felt people would enjoy building ex press version Test flying prototype provod teresting Using center-of-gravity CG location predicted John Huntons calcula tions model flew perfectly right off drawing board came landings like crashes Initially thought might problem just model John having same prob lems version Voyager Right after engine quit models would dive straight ground Ive seen plastic model drop engine quits never nose dive spite full-up ele vator problem proved too much load foreplane could support its end model unless flying high speeds Achieving reasonable glide angle accomplished increasing canard wing angle area moving CG back lessen load canard support Downthrust added engine mount compensate lighter loading canard during powered portion flight calculation method presented John contradicted model adjusted because models small size As now can enjoy landing having re pair thin somewhat fragile model after flight two very impor Continued page 180 November 1987 77 ..-I/4 BALSA models complex design requires pieces average ViA Controi Line ship originsi design proflie modei moving engine back between ca nard balance led built-up fuselage booms thickness could doubled achieve better appearance pilots viewpoint extra roundness would visible iy Horn Old Timer 7J&w~i IAMZOS 8 Gas MODEL cli/lodeLttuLGE5EctRD OoEaKEa 1951 BROOKLYN DODGER 56 Cabin a**OONEWEST* Retail $52 95*INTROOUCTORY PRICE0 $3900 1938 Record Breaker 96 $6956 lO3gZipper 54$5356 1938 Kloud King 63 $42 36 1941 Brigidier 56 $4076 1941 Super Quaker 70 $12 76 1940 So Long 50$3036 1936 Buccaneer 84 $59 96 1938 Clipper MKI 72$41 56 1937 Dallaire 108 $75 16 1935 Miss Anserica 04 $7196 1941 Playboy Sr 80 $5116 1941 Playboy Jr 54 $3116 1938 Powerhouse 04 $53 $6 1940 Sailplane 78 $8476 1938 Trenton Terror 72 $4076 1940 Ranger 46 $3196 1939 Korda Wake 44 $1916 1939 Mercory 72 6 kits qualify SAM events FF & RIG feature highest quality machine cut & sanded parts Superior alt Competition sheet ond otrip wood wire & window material Piano orig FE hut models easily convertible 3ch RIG KITS Sailplanes Electric power Gas Hobby Horn SENSOAR Glider 78 $1808 Midway Model GNOME RIG Hand Launch Glider$24Ot Jolly Models PLINGER R/G HLG 58 Span $2408 Midway Model FAST EDDIE Acrobatic /05 Elec$1900 Jolly Models ELECTRICUS Electric Glider 05s$32$0 Leisure PLAYBOY SR 67 Gear 05 Elect $3000 Astro ASTRO SPORT 37 Direct 0$ Elect $2250 Leisure WASP 37 Direct 05 Electrics $2250 Midway ULTRA MK IV 06 Geared 04 EP $3900 Midway FLYING QUAKER 84 40-45 4 stroke $6476 4ks/Midway DENNY JR 72 Alum Cowel $6396 4ks/Mitlwav pocanos psEaosue72$0196 PULL LINE OF ELECTRIC SYSTEMS 4 Parts Aval SHPPING & HANDLING 64 Page GATALOQUE Up $800 add $150 $200 PPilst Glass 3801to $2000 add $225A copy will sent $2001 $4500 add $300 free-when requested$4501 $7000 add $350 order over $7000 add $400 HOBBY HORN CA Addressees add 6% taO 1$t73 Moran St IA] Send MO Visa/MC#-Exp PO Bow 2212 Check allow op 30 Westminster Ca 92684 days CK clearancel 714 8930311 COD Exact Charges plus $150 Hdl Cash Only [Aft Hrs 714 89512031 tension good low throttle flew model 60-ft lines Im sure 70-footers would well landing about expectedslow predictable enjoyed holding plane level slowly easing off throttle model would gradually lose altitude just glide onto ground smooth steady three-wheel landingno bounc es could taxi lap two take off again Touch-and-goes pre cision landings also lot fun Although article describes convert T-4C CL flight procedures described could applied RC kits key look amodelthatuses nylon bolts attach wingif kit uses rubberbands will have replaced nylon bolt arrangement Law-wing high-wing models should work equally well Most RC trainer types have fairly long tail moments promote stabil ity really detracts CL models maneuverability CL T-4C land ing takeoff trainer stunt trainer type model good introducing beginners CL flight pilot starts get dizzy has pull trigger slow airplane down model will land itself kept level engine idling consider have a very successful project got what wantedan easy-to-fly stable three-line trainer Ad ditionally model very fuel-efficient doesnt annoy neighbors its engine noise improvement can think attach brakes model will stop sooner taxiing Babe Bee Voyager/Hux Continued page 77 tant messages builder must know order enjoy model Speed readers slow down pay attention first warning apply up eleva tor during take-off canard already 80 angle neutral itself almost enough get trouble Burt Rutan Voyagers designer told airplane does rotate takeoff must fly off runway John proved several times doing figure nines takeoff during test flights Keep control handle vertical until model lifts off usu ally 10 15 ft pavement itself second warning concerns Y shaped pushrod angle ele vators improper spacing pushrod combined get snapping action can push elevators up down should flying lines go slack Therefore spacing between Z-bends two pushrod ends must match spacing control horns Check sure elevator can flop direction freely toggle direction other Otherwise time lines go slack model will dive climb Actu ally things set up should TWIN STAR Newest OpposedSG Us 15 Twin 2-Cycle Low Price andCIIICACO & Hobby Weighs Only 27 Lbs*Show first own brand new lightweights from Noyereb5-8 1987 1ode Duos Noaewbe 5 & 41 People s Republic Chinajust arrived US SimultaneousoHorxpoconle ago firing minimizes vibration Massive crankshaft riding double ball bearings increases performance reduces maintenance Youll have fl Ia believe ORDER YOUR TWIN STAR NOW CALL TOLL FREE information contactk800-63H013BY EHS TRADING LTD808 935-9009 400 HUALANI ST BLDG 13EHAWAII STD TIME HILO HAWAII 9672010 AM-7PM Mon-S Suqqesd Rtuil Pris e $34995 Introductory PRICE 40 CC/24 CU IN AIR WOLF EPOXY FIBERGLASS FUSELAGES TAKES MOST 50-60 MECHANICS OTHER MODELS AVAILABLE LARRY JOLLY MODEL PRODUCTS $20000 5501 WCOMO SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA 92703 714 826-6861 Iai AIRCRAFT & SURFACE FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM t 7 model does great Free Flighter Ive wind blow inside circle several times remained level ran tighten lines Unfortunately pavement best sur face takeoffs landings also surface likely damage model However pavement required due short landing gear spacing have able get off grass dirt baseball di amonds work well two schools thought about winglets first plane designed second plane made around world After have broken off tenth time may chose go second point view Construction Use medium mediumhard balsa parts structure too thin soft balsa used Cut out parts sand booms wing stab shape Use guidelines wing blanks aid carving semi-symetrical airfoil Bend landing gear wires shape Drill main gear plates stitch wires plates pieces nylon control line groove wing place wire between plate wing cosmetic reasons thin wing too fragile ac cept groove Laminate firewall nose gear plate dry drill engine mount holes Cut slot right wing tip tip Du-Bro has numbers need comply new 1988 AMA Frequency Regulation Select channel number corresponds frequency number transmitter Affix numbers frequency number clip snap base antenna Select frequency flag identifies transmitter Aircraft Surface use attach tip antenna Its quick simple use Frequency clip flags remove easily storage Look Attractive Display NO 455 456 457 458 459 469 461 462 463 464 465 466 467 ITEM FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION N FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 1 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION N FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION N FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 4 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 5 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 6 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 7 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 8 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 9 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION CLIP AIRCRAFT DENT FLAG 72 MHz SURFACE DENT FLAG 75 MHz November 1987 181 NEW BLACK BARON IRON ROLL-BARS 182 Model Aviation Send SASE Brochure Add $300 S end H COD Add $200 Calif Ace Add 6% Tax Master Card & Visa 918 985-3509 Sat & Sun Pharts Models PO Box 804 Folsom CA 95630 weight Join wing halves plywood braces fabric reinforcing tape Glue firewall bellcrank plate rear bulkhead left fuselage side Glue fuselage top blocks place between two sides Sand bulkhead blocks level Align attach right fuselage side help appearance roundness fuselage add doublers top edge engine area Add trian gle stock firewall bellcrank plate wing saddle Sand fuselage round possible unduly weakening corners sheet bottom until controls installed Attach wing fuselage Glue booms wings follows Align glue boom separately Place wing fuselage level flat surface cov ered wax paper Glue boom flat same surface Use canard estab lish distance parallel align ment fuselage place other wing flat surface glue remaining boom Glue rudders booms Tests made flat one-piece offset rudders showed effective gled fin rudder arrangement shown plan Align back edge rudders right angle bottoms booms rudders prototype models A6 plywood additional tall weight required balance model 3A2 ply could used additional strength require less add-on weight Glue canard stabs place add tri angle stock Place boom flat sur face use angle template mark correct angle boom fuselage sides Slip control horns place tach elevator fabric hinges Note stab too thin traditional RC type hinges prototype models broke re peatedly RC hinge points Fabric hinges never present problem Glue horns after pushrods place Attach lead-out wires bellcrank thread wires through fuselage sides offset ends lead-outs prevent hanging up other Insert pushrod wire bolt bellcrank its mounting plate routed groove plate below pushrod Z-bend ensure clearance An extra washer under bellcrank would also job Align bind glue two rod wires together Make sure distance between Z-bends control horns same otherwise elevator will tend toggle up down elevator must free moving Remember canard up move ment TE down elevator Down movement up elevator Confusing isnt Sheet bottom fuselage A6 balsa sand Glue main landing gear bottom wing epoxy thick cyanoacrylate Again groove slot wings Seal grain balsa palnt used Flecto Varathane white Testors light blue paint pen numbers strips Testors dark blue good windows V4a4si 77/A det4 Exclusive roll-bars roll fillets & undercambers100% Blackstone coating slides almost no adhesive buildup CGVERITE 420 Bahylon Rd Horsham Pa 19044 Prom June ng Moaels LOWRIDER 30 Pee Wee 30 Free Flight Contest Spin 30Power Wee 020 Sheet Wood Construction est Bates Design Steve Buso 1595 canopy Use magazine photo additional detail call letters boom N269VA Add wheels collars Insert nose gear its slot install engine screws Push straight pins both sides fu selage CG point about 1/2 up bottom model painted fuel tank empty add washers rudder imbed nails rear booms get proper balance N4ake test flights calm air engine running slightly rich model very sleek can move right along screaming engine required have flying Voyager roll da ron line approximately 35 ft suggest use lines shorter because its high-speed potential Trim horizontally adding additional weights right wing tip model leans inside circle Remember let model lift off runway itself give up elevator takeoff After trimming run up engine enjoy wingovers large-diameter loopsbut keep speed up Dont atI m MO VING COM PL ETE TH IS FORM AND ATTACH MAILING LABEL FROM RECENT IISSUE LET US KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING I . 00 0 0 9CsJ o ~C -00 ZO0 0 IIU _ _ 0 C%J 0 CU Nd~50 I~ Iiw& 00 E U Isj~U 4100 01 i V o E I0 aU 0 IX05Cl Ev C O0v IOZZ0 inin I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I El FOX 40 DELUX 9995 AMERICAN MADEORDER #24098 40 RC OF SUPERB ALITY Light weight z. including muffler spinner Fox 4OBB right weight kit designs Smooth running 40 Delux smoothest running 40s available Vibration destroys airplanes causes crashes Two Piece head construction permits accurately machined combustion chamber glow plug threads much stronger cast material Brass cylinder liner thick hard chrome wearing surface Hard chrome resists wear much better polish chrome nickel used some New larger tubular wrist pin locked place roll pin New connecting rod phosphor bronze bushing Oil hales bath ends 8620 Alloy steel crankshaft carbo-nitrided wear resistant skin Unlike manufacturers grind crankpin before carburizing instead grinding off hard skin Crank has removable prop stud can replaced case accident Large bare front bearing eliminates need step grind crank main associated concentricity leakage problems High spiral carburetor works smoothly gives instant carburetor response Combination thrust washer spinner backplate No slippage lified ble free spinner attaching screw Patented Fax piece case high back door lighter also permits easier rod aver crankpin assembly Gvad cranking compression quick easy hand starts No need buy expensive starter battery charger 4KTE GOL CHAMPION FF KITS Wake-Up Wakefield$4495 Champion Coupe$2595 Upshot Mulvihill52450 CHAMPION RUBBER 3/32 1/8 3/16 & 1/4 widths 042 thick $1195/lb Box* CATALOG $100 CHAMPION MODEL PRODUCTS 880 Carmen Ct La Verne CA 91750 714 599-3348 Indudex US adisary xis U PS Call residents add 6/t sales tax Service Inlormation Call Write Manulactunng Company 5305 Towson Avenue Fort Smith AR 72901 Phone 501 6461656 COMET- COVERITE COX DUBRO EASY BUILT MODELS ENYA- FAt INE FOX GOLDBERG GOLDEN AGE REPRO GENE DUBOIS GUILLOW- K&B- K&S L R S MAX PACTRA- PECK-POLYMER PERFECT - R/N MODELS- SEAGLEN SIG STERLING- SULLIVAN R TIGRE TAFFINDER TELCO- TOP FLITE- TREXLER WILLIAMS & OTHERS ESTES MODEL ROCKETS 1Send 0100 i. Cash Check oc Stanp foe 44ejee DISCOUNT Catalog 1900 itIosttIonsxxx 700 Kits chxose Iron MAILORDEN PHONEORDER IN FINN VALLEY HOllY CENTER 837 W lain LanudalPa 19445 IiWANNA RACE BEGINNER RACES O-500x FORM-i FAI Instructions Club Programs Information Contact NORTH EAST PYLON RACING ORGANIZATION 119 DEAN AVEFRANKLIN MASS 02038 Tel 617 528-4043 203 673-2000 November 1987 183 tilt up tilt down muffler gives ons straight out design Aluminum spinner included motor other motors have poy extra spinner fit properly Fox RC motor has check run aed carb needles set normal operation a The Fox 40 Delux product 10 years refinement highly successful concept No undiscovered problems User Friendly term includes lots little things like carb adjustments can reach ting hales can get fuel line connectors hold tubing also operational characteristics like willingness start resistance flameauts throttle responsiveness course get superb Fox service 24 Hour shipment ports y rebuild service need ce price phone call IEAST Tony Frackowiaks Challenge IV Kit Atlanta KitDash Kit Hattori Headers Pipes AMA&FAIRC Aerobatic Specialties PO Box 388914-248-8603 Lincolndale NY 10540 Send $100 catalog KWIK-KLIP Ill last gb-plugThe KWIK-KLIP Ill features aluminum ignier will ever need buy Its con-battery housing uses standard 1 2V venient portable power source features1200 mAh rechargeable Nicad Battery* use replaceable Nicad Battery*This batterycan replaced will no Never run out power Carry along anlonger hold charge THERES NO extra fully-charged Nicad ifNEED TO DISCARD THE ENTIRE needed simply replace right onUNIT KWIK-KLIP Ill spotcomes its own Bite Tite socket ischarger 125 mA output comes LED charge indicator KWIK-KLIP Ill fits stan 11dard 4-cycle gb-plugs IE * Battery Included -aLWIIpL maneuvers model slows down engine quits lead model towing lines Add up elevator progres sively until lands design does re SAFE FLYING ISNO ACCIDENT SUPERIOR QUALITY ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEED AGGRESSOR SPORT SHARK VIPER JET KITS VIOJETT FAN SYSTEM KBV 72 ALL ACCESSORIES JI Ior,dio PL $300 INLET iptio $1000 SpoI Shark Squadron VHS Vidro$2550 spond attempts flair size full-scale According Burt Rutan Fly off fly Fly enjoy Letters Editor Continued page 12 hurt have say seen friend went way got home mentioned little girl lost kitten wife both understood child must have felt once owned tabby cat own Charley lost during move next day decided go flying again As unloaded van started walking toward air strip heard cry coming QoroThiAnrnFRb1A THE NAME IN COMPOSITE MATERIALS FOR MODEL AIRPLANES CARBON FIBER EPOXY GLASS END GRAIN BALSA PURE CARBON SPARS IAGNAEIIF HOV 10 SAMPLE KIT $1500 ADHESIVES HOB TO HS VIDEO $2550 BOB VIOLETI MODELS 1373 CITRUS ROAD WINTER SPRINGS FL 3270$ 305 365-5869 DEALER INQUIRES INVITED cattail foliage around pond stopped put wing field box down Again heard crying splash ing noise decided duck ducks quack noise clearly meowand wet walked closer Sure enough very waterlogged little gray kitten fished him out shivering appeared have great difficulty walking must have water through night proceeded dry kitten off thought would let him go nearby park As set him down park seemed catch sight apartment complex across way made B-line apart ments think hadnt weak might have scorched grass real good feeling save kit ten question still dont have an swer whether cat-fish little girl found other sure hope Ed Gaeta San Diego CA AJ Smiths AJ-2 Enclosed some photos AJ Smiths full-size AJ-2 one-third-scale model made article September 1983 issue Model Aviation Drawing construction model three-view drawing main difference wing made modification Mr Smith will use plane after retires competi 184 Model Aviation Uli IL - ADDS NEW GLO TO YOUR ENGINE V spring-loaded . wont loosen rotate fall off under heavy engine vibration large finger flange provides positive non-slip grip lock onto remove easily gb-plug No pushing. Notwist ing necessary No 396 KWIK-KLIP Ill Charger No397 KWIK-KLIP III Without Charger

Author: L. Hux


Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/11
Page Numbers: 76, 77, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184

The Voyagers unique shape has modei grabbing peoples attention local flying field just like full-scale did during its aroundthe-world performance Sleek characteristics originals long-distance design tend make model quick its size ready media touted Voyagers round-the-world-withoutref ueling flight aviations last first Now can commemor ate event own Control Line version what surely wont designer Burt ITS HARD TO IMAGINE Baby Bee 049 pulling 4-ft -span Control Line model since 049 CLs have span under two feet took span large slow model down realistic flying speed Since Voyager wing has ta pered chord starts 214 wing area turns out about what youd expect engine size course wings full-scale Voyager narrower model exactly scale would have much too frag ile took four months design com niece Suzie author says enjoys developing models unusual air planes success full-scale Voyager too much him pass up Rutans last first ELuther Hux babe bee / 2 76 Model Aviation Flying model great fun enjoy view yourself youll have loan controls friend sure remind though no up-elevator needed during takeoff Full-Size Plans Available Page 186 Ud645 1/4 BALSA NOTE DO NOT USE UP ELEVATOR DURING TAKE-OFF WASHER WEIGHTIF NEEDED W8PLY /8 BALSA.\ 0 W IB_ LJ\ SHORT WING WITH TIPWEIGHT I/B PLY BRACES~ 1 078 WIRE 078 WIRE PROP h FABRIC TAPE F3 1/18 DR 3/32 PLY 5/lBIl/lB I/B3/B OPTIONAL WINGLETS I/B BALSA FS I/B BALSA CANARD ANGLE TEMPLATE U\EE-E 1/2 CONTROL LINE degie4 t Wown LUTHER HUX VIE DR 3/62 PLY BALSAA LEFT WING_______________________ OUTLINEGUIDEOlS LEAD OUTS1/4 BALSA FUSELAGE SIDE OUTLAN I/B BALSA &cziiji RIGHT WING OUTLINEt WEIGHT I/B PLY BRACE re [ ____________________ EACH TIPV plete 9-ft RC model Voyager difficult project wouldnt wish builder though flying impres sive handful took four nights complete CL model felt people would enjoy building ex press version Test flying prototype provod teresting Using center-of-gravity CG location predicted John Huntons calcula tions model flew perfectly right off drawing board came landings like crashes Initially thought might problem just model John having same prob lems version Voyager Right after engine quit models would dive straight ground Ive seen plastic model drop engine quits never nose dive spite full-up ele vator problem proved too much load foreplane could support its end model unless flying high speeds Achieving reasonable glide angle accomplished increasing canard wing angle area moving CG back lessen load canard support Downthrust added engine mount compensate lighter loading canard during powered portion flight calculation method presented John contradicted model adjusted because models small size As now can enjoy landing having re pair thin somewhat fragile model after flight two very impor Continued page 180 November 1987 77 ..-I/4 BALSA models complex design requires pieces average ViA Controi Line ship originsi design proflie modei moving engine back between ca nard balance led built-up fuselage booms thickness could doubled achieve better appearance pilots viewpoint extra roundness would visible iy Horn Old Timer 7J&w~i IAMZOS 8 Gas MODEL cli/lodeLttuLGE5EctRD OoEaKEa 1951 BROOKLYN DODGER 56 Cabin a**OONEWEST* Retail $52 95*INTROOUCTORY PRICE0 $3900 1938 Record Breaker 96 $6956 lO3gZipper 54$5356 1938 Kloud King 63 $42 36 1941 Brigidier 56 $4076 1941 Super Quaker 70 $12 76 1940 So Long 50$3036 1936 Buccaneer 84 $59 96 1938 Clipper MKI 72$41 56 1937 Dallaire 108 $75 16 1935 Miss Anserica 04 $7196 1941 Playboy Sr 80 $5116 1941 Playboy Jr 54 $3116 1938 Powerhouse 04 $53 $6 1940 Sailplane 78 $8476 1938 Trenton Terror 72 $4076 1940 Ranger 46 $3196 1939 Korda Wake 44 $1916 1939 Mercory 72 6 kits qualify SAM events FF & RIG feature highest quality machine cut & sanded parts Superior alt Competition sheet ond otrip wood wire & window material Piano orig FE hut models easily convertible 3ch RIG KITS Sailplanes Electric power Gas Hobby Horn SENSOAR Glider 78 $1808 Midway Model GNOME RIG Hand Launch Glider$24Ot Jolly Models PLINGER R/G HLG 58 Span $2408 Midway Model FAST EDDIE Acrobatic /05 Elec$1900 Jolly Models ELECTRICUS Electric Glider 05s$32$0 Leisure PLAYBOY SR 67 Gear 05 Elect $3000 Astro ASTRO SPORT 37 Direct 0$ Elect $2250 Leisure WASP 37 Direct 05 Electrics $2250 Midway ULTRA MK IV 06 Geared 04 EP $3900 Midway FLYING QUAKER 84 40-45 4 stroke $6476 4ks/Midway DENNY JR 72 Alum Cowel $6396 4ks/Mitlwav pocanos psEaosue72$0196 PULL LINE OF ELECTRIC SYSTEMS 4 Parts Aval SHPPING & HANDLING 64 Page GATALOQUE Up $800 add $150 $200 PPilst Glass 3801to $2000 add $225A copy will sent $2001 $4500 add $300 free-when requested$4501 $7000 add $350 order over $7000 add $400 HOBBY HORN CA Addressees add 6% taO 1$t73 Moran St IA] Send MO Visa/MC#-Exp PO Bow 2212 Check allow op 30 Westminster Ca 92684 days CK clearancel 714 8930311 COD Exact Charges plus $150 Hdl Cash Only [Aft Hrs 714 89512031 tension good low throttle flew model 60-ft lines Im sure 70-footers would well landing about expectedslow predictable enjoyed holding plane level slowly easing off throttle model would gradually lose altitude just glide onto ground smooth steady three-wheel landingno bounc es could taxi lap two take off again Touch-and-goes pre cision landings also lot fun Although article describes convert T-4C CL flight procedures described could applied RC kits key look amodelthatuses nylon bolts attach wingif kit uses rubberbands will have replaced nylon bolt arrangement Law-wing high-wing models should work equally well Most RC trainer types have fairly long tail moments promote stabil ity really detracts CL models maneuverability CL T-4C land ing takeoff trainer stunt trainer type model good introducing beginners CL flight pilot starts get dizzy has pull trigger slow airplane down model will land itself kept level engine idling consider have a very successful project got what wantedan easy-to-fly stable three-line trainer Ad ditionally model very fuel-efficient doesnt annoy neighbors its engine noise improvement can think attach brakes model will stop sooner taxiing Babe Bee Voyager/Hux Continued page 77 tant messages builder must know order enjoy model Speed readers slow down pay attention first warning apply up eleva tor during take-off canard already 80 angle neutral itself almost enough get trouble Burt Rutan Voyagers designer told airplane does rotate takeoff must fly off runway John proved several times doing figure nines takeoff during test flights Keep control handle vertical until model lifts off usu ally 10 15 ft pavement itself second warning concerns Y shaped pushrod angle ele vators improper spacing pushrod combined get snapping action can push elevators up down should flying lines go slack Therefore spacing between Z-bends two pushrod ends must match spacing control horns Check sure elevator can flop direction freely toggle direction other Otherwise time lines go slack model will dive climb Actu ally things set up should TWIN STAR Newest OpposedSG Us 15 Twin 2-Cycle Low Price andCIIICACO & Hobby Weighs Only 27 Lbs*Show first own brand new lightweights from Noyereb5-8 1987 1ode Duos Noaewbe 5 & 41 People s Republic Chinajust arrived US SimultaneousoHorxpoconle ago firing minimizes vibration Massive crankshaft riding double ball bearings increases performance reduces maintenance Youll have fl Ia believe ORDER YOUR TWIN STAR NOW CALL TOLL FREE information contactk800-63H013BY EHS TRADING LTD808 935-9009 400 HUALANI ST BLDG 13EHAWAII STD TIME HILO HAWAII 9672010 AM-7PM Mon-S Suqqesd Rtuil Pris e $34995 Introductory PRICE 40 CC/24 CU IN AIR WOLF EPOXY FIBERGLASS FUSELAGES TAKES MOST 50-60 MECHANICS OTHER MODELS AVAILABLE LARRY JOLLY MODEL PRODUCTS $20000 5501 WCOMO SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA 92703 714 826-6861 Iai AIRCRAFT & SURFACE FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM t 7 model does great Free Flighter Ive wind blow inside circle several times remained level ran tighten lines Unfortunately pavement best sur face takeoffs landings also surface likely damage model However pavement required due short landing gear spacing have able get off grass dirt baseball di amonds work well two schools thought about winglets first plane designed second plane made around world After have broken off tenth time may chose go second point view Construction Use medium mediumhard balsa parts structure too thin soft balsa used Cut out parts sand booms wing stab shape Use guidelines wing blanks aid carving semi-symetrical airfoil Bend landing gear wires shape Drill main gear plates stitch wires plates pieces nylon control line groove wing place wire between plate wing cosmetic reasons thin wing too fragile ac cept groove Laminate firewall nose gear plate dry drill engine mount holes Cut slot right wing tip tip Du-Bro has numbers need comply new 1988 AMA Frequency Regulation Select channel number corresponds frequency number transmitter Affix numbers frequency number clip snap base antenna Select frequency flag identifies transmitter Aircraft Surface use attach tip antenna Its quick simple use Frequency clip flags remove easily storage Look Attractive Display NO 455 456 457 458 459 469 461 462 463 464 465 466 467 ITEM FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION N FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 1 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION N FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION N FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 4 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 5 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 6 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 7 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 8 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 9 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION CLIP AIRCRAFT DENT FLAG 72 MHz SURFACE DENT FLAG 75 MHz November 1987 181 NEW BLACK BARON IRON ROLL-BARS 182 Model Aviation Send SASE Brochure Add $300 S end H COD Add $200 Calif Ace Add 6% Tax Master Card & Visa 918 985-3509 Sat & Sun Pharts Models PO Box 804 Folsom CA 95630 weight Join wing halves plywood braces fabric reinforcing tape Glue firewall bellcrank plate rear bulkhead left fuselage side Glue fuselage top blocks place between two sides Sand bulkhead blocks level Align attach right fuselage side help appearance roundness fuselage add doublers top edge engine area Add trian gle stock firewall bellcrank plate wing saddle Sand fuselage round possible unduly weakening corners sheet bottom until controls installed Attach wing fuselage Glue booms wings follows Align glue boom separately Place wing fuselage level flat surface cov ered wax paper Glue boom flat same surface Use canard estab lish distance parallel align ment fuselage place other wing flat surface glue remaining boom Glue rudders booms Tests made flat one-piece offset rudders showed effective gled fin rudder arrangement shown plan Align back edge rudders right angle bottoms booms rudders prototype models A6 plywood additional tall weight required balance model 3A2 ply could used additional strength require less add-on weight Glue canard stabs place add tri angle stock Place boom flat sur face use angle template mark correct angle boom fuselage sides Slip control horns place tach elevator fabric hinges Note stab too thin traditional RC type hinges prototype models broke re peatedly RC hinge points Fabric hinges never present problem Glue horns after pushrods place Attach lead-out wires bellcrank thread wires through fuselage sides offset ends lead-outs prevent hanging up other Insert pushrod wire bolt bellcrank its mounting plate routed groove plate below pushrod Z-bend ensure clearance An extra washer under bellcrank would also job Align bind glue two rod wires together Make sure distance between Z-bends control horns same otherwise elevator will tend toggle up down elevator must free moving Remember canard up move ment TE down elevator Down movement up elevator Confusing isnt Sheet bottom fuselage A6 balsa sand Glue main landing gear bottom wing epoxy thick cyanoacrylate Again groove slot wings Seal grain balsa palnt used Flecto Varathane white Testors light blue paint pen numbers strips Testors dark blue good windows V4a4si 77/A det4 Exclusive roll-bars roll fillets & undercambers100% Blackstone coating slides almost no adhesive buildup CGVERITE 420 Bahylon Rd Horsham Pa 19044 Prom June ng Moaels LOWRIDER 30 Pee Wee 30 Free Flight Contest Spin 30Power Wee 020 Sheet Wood Construction est Bates Design Steve Buso 1595 canopy Use magazine photo additional detail call letters boom N269VA Add wheels collars Insert nose gear its slot install engine screws Push straight pins both sides fu selage CG point about 1/2 up bottom model painted fuel tank empty add washers rudder imbed nails rear booms get proper balance N4ake test flights calm air engine running slightly rich model very sleek can move right along screaming engine required have flying Voyager roll da ron line approximately 35 ft suggest use lines shorter because its high-speed potential Trim horizontally adding additional weights right wing tip model leans inside circle Remember let model lift off runway itself give up elevator takeoff After trimming run up engine enjoy wingovers large-diameter loopsbut keep speed up Dont atI m MO VING COM PL ETE TH IS FORM AND ATTACH MAILING LABEL FROM RECENT IISSUE LET US KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING I . 00 0 0 9CsJ o ~C -00 ZO0 0 IIU _ _ 0 C%J 0 CU Nd~50 I~ Iiw& 00 E U Isj~U 4100 01 i V o E I0 aU 0 IX05Cl Ev C O0v IOZZ0 inin I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I El FOX 40 DELUX 9995 AMERICAN MADEORDER #24098 40 RC OF SUPERB ALITY Light weight z. including muffler spinner Fox 4OBB right weight kit designs Smooth running 40 Delux smoothest running 40s available Vibration destroys airplanes causes crashes Two Piece head construction permits accurately machined combustion chamber glow plug threads much stronger cast material Brass cylinder liner thick hard chrome wearing surface Hard chrome resists wear much better polish chrome nickel used some New larger tubular wrist pin locked place roll pin New connecting rod phosphor bronze bushing Oil hales bath ends 8620 Alloy steel crankshaft carbo-nitrided wear resistant skin Unlike manufacturers grind crankpin before carburizing instead grinding off hard skin Crank has removable prop stud can replaced case accident Large bare front bearing eliminates need step grind crank main associated concentricity leakage problems High spiral carburetor works smoothly gives instant carburetor response Combination thrust washer spinner backplate No slippage lified ble free spinner attaching screw Patented Fax piece case high back door lighter also permits easier rod aver crankpin assembly Gvad cranking compression quick easy hand starts No need buy expensive starter battery charger 4KTE GOL CHAMPION FF KITS Wake-Up Wakefield$4495 Champion Coupe$2595 Upshot Mulvihill52450 CHAMPION RUBBER 3/32 1/8 3/16 & 1/4 widths 042 thick $1195/lb Box* CATALOG $100 CHAMPION MODEL PRODUCTS 880 Carmen Ct La Verne CA 91750 714 599-3348 Indudex US adisary xis U PS Call residents add 6/t sales tax Service Inlormation Call Write Manulactunng Company 5305 Towson Avenue Fort Smith AR 72901 Phone 501 6461656 COMET- COVERITE COX DUBRO EASY BUILT MODELS ENYA- FAt INE FOX GOLDBERG GOLDEN AGE REPRO GENE DUBOIS GUILLOW- K&B- K&S L R S MAX PACTRA- PECK-POLYMER PERFECT - R/N MODELS- SEAGLEN SIG STERLING- SULLIVAN R TIGRE TAFFINDER TELCO- TOP FLITE- TREXLER WILLIAMS & OTHERS ESTES MODEL ROCKETS 1Send 0100 i. Cash Check oc Stanp foe 44ejee DISCOUNT Catalog 1900 itIosttIonsxxx 700 Kits chxose Iron MAILORDEN PHONEORDER IN FINN VALLEY HOllY CENTER 837 W lain LanudalPa 19445 IiWANNA RACE BEGINNER RACES O-500x FORM-i FAI Instructions Club Programs Information Contact NORTH EAST PYLON RACING ORGANIZATION 119 DEAN AVEFRANKLIN MASS 02038 Tel 617 528-4043 203 673-2000 November 1987 183 tilt up tilt down muffler gives ons straight out design Aluminum spinner included motor other motors have poy extra spinner fit properly Fox RC motor has check run aed carb needles set normal operation a The Fox 40 Delux product 10 years refinement highly successful concept No undiscovered problems User Friendly term includes lots little things like carb adjustments can reach ting hales can get fuel line connectors hold tubing also operational characteristics like willingness start resistance flameauts throttle responsiveness course get superb Fox service 24 Hour shipment ports y rebuild service need ce price phone call IEAST Tony Frackowiaks Challenge IV Kit Atlanta KitDash Kit Hattori Headers Pipes AMA&FAIRC Aerobatic Specialties PO Box 388914-248-8603 Lincolndale NY 10540 Send $100 catalog KWIK-KLIP Ill last gb-plugThe KWIK-KLIP Ill features aluminum ignier will ever need buy Its con-battery housing uses standard 1 2V venient portable power source features1200 mAh rechargeable Nicad Battery* use replaceable Nicad Battery*This batterycan replaced will no Never run out power Carry along anlonger hold charge THERES NO extra fully-charged Nicad ifNEED TO DISCARD THE ENTIRE needed simply replace right onUNIT KWIK-KLIP Ill spotcomes its own Bite Tite socket ischarger 125 mA output comes LED charge indicator KWIK-KLIP Ill fits stan 11dard 4-cycle gb-plugs IE * Battery Included -aLWIIpL maneuvers model slows down engine quits lead model towing lines Add up elevator progres sively until lands design does re SAFE FLYING ISNO ACCIDENT SUPERIOR QUALITY ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEED AGGRESSOR SPORT SHARK VIPER JET KITS VIOJETT FAN SYSTEM KBV 72 ALL ACCESSORIES JI Ior,dio PL $300 INLET iptio $1000 SpoI Shark Squadron VHS Vidro$2550 spond attempts flair size full-scale According Burt Rutan Fly off fly Fly enjoy Letters Editor Continued page 12 hurt have say seen friend went way got home mentioned little girl lost kitten wife both understood child must have felt once owned tabby cat own Charley lost during move next day decided go flying again As unloaded van started walking toward air strip heard cry coming QoroThiAnrnFRb1A THE NAME IN COMPOSITE MATERIALS FOR MODEL AIRPLANES CARBON FIBER EPOXY GLASS END GRAIN BALSA PURE CARBON SPARS IAGNAEIIF HOV 10 SAMPLE KIT $1500 ADHESIVES HOB TO HS VIDEO $2550 BOB VIOLETI MODELS 1373 CITRUS ROAD WINTER SPRINGS FL 3270$ 305 365-5869 DEALER INQUIRES INVITED cattail foliage around pond stopped put wing field box down Again heard crying splash ing noise decided duck ducks quack noise clearly meowand wet walked closer Sure enough very waterlogged little gray kitten fished him out shivering appeared have great difficulty walking must have water through night proceeded dry kitten off thought would let him go nearby park As set him down park seemed catch sight apartment complex across way made B-line apart ments think hadnt weak might have scorched grass real good feeling save kit ten question still dont have an swer whether cat-fish little girl found other sure hope Ed Gaeta San Diego CA AJ Smiths AJ-2 Enclosed some photos AJ Smiths full-size AJ-2 one-third-scale model made article September 1983 issue Model Aviation Drawing construction model three-view drawing main difference wing made modification Mr Smith will use plane after retires competi 184 Model Aviation Uli IL - ADDS NEW GLO TO YOUR ENGINE V spring-loaded . wont loosen rotate fall off under heavy engine vibration large finger flange provides positive non-slip grip lock onto remove easily gb-plug No pushing. Notwist ing necessary No 396 KWIK-KLIP Ill Charger No397 KWIK-KLIP III Without Charger

Author: L. Hux


Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/11
Page Numbers: 76, 77, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184

The Voyagers unique shape has modei grabbing peoples attention local flying field just like full-scale did during its aroundthe-world performance Sleek characteristics originals long-distance design tend make model quick its size ready media touted Voyagers round-the-world-withoutref ueling flight aviations last first Now can commemor ate event own Control Line version what surely wont designer Burt ITS HARD TO IMAGINE Baby Bee 049 pulling 4-ft -span Control Line model since 049 CLs have span under two feet took span large slow model down realistic flying speed Since Voyager wing has ta pered chord starts 214 wing area turns out about what youd expect engine size course wings full-scale Voyager narrower model exactly scale would have much too frag ile took four months design com niece Suzie author says enjoys developing models unusual air planes success full-scale Voyager too much him pass up Rutans last first ELuther Hux babe bee / 2 76 Model Aviation Flying model great fun enjoy view yourself youll have loan controls friend sure remind though no up-elevator needed during takeoff Full-Size Plans Available Page 186 Ud645 1/4 BALSA NOTE DO NOT USE UP ELEVATOR DURING TAKE-OFF WASHER WEIGHTIF NEEDED W8PLY /8 BALSA.\ 0 W IB_ LJ\ SHORT WING WITH TIPWEIGHT I/B PLY BRACES~ 1 078 WIRE 078 WIRE PROP h FABRIC TAPE F3 1/18 DR 3/32 PLY 5/lBIl/lB I/B3/B OPTIONAL WINGLETS I/B BALSA FS I/B BALSA CANARD ANGLE TEMPLATE U\EE-E 1/2 CONTROL LINE degie4 t Wown LUTHER HUX VIE DR 3/62 PLY BALSAA LEFT WING_______________________ OUTLINEGUIDEOlS LEAD OUTS1/4 BALSA FUSELAGE SIDE OUTLAN I/B BALSA &cziiji RIGHT WING OUTLINEt WEIGHT I/B PLY BRACE re [ ____________________ EACH TIPV plete 9-ft RC model Voyager difficult project wouldnt wish builder though flying impres sive handful took four nights complete CL model felt people would enjoy building ex press version Test flying prototype provod teresting Using center-of-gravity CG location predicted John Huntons calcula tions model flew perfectly right off drawing board came landings like crashes Initially thought might problem just model John having same prob lems version Voyager Right after engine quit models would dive straight ground Ive seen plastic model drop engine quits never nose dive spite full-up ele vator problem proved too much load foreplane could support its end model unless flying high speeds Achieving reasonable glide angle accomplished increasing canard wing angle area moving CG back lessen load canard support Downthrust added engine mount compensate lighter loading canard during powered portion flight calculation method presented John contradicted model adjusted because models small size As now can enjoy landing having re pair thin somewhat fragile model after flight two very impor Continued page 180 November 1987 77 ..-I/4 BALSA models complex design requires pieces average ViA Controi Line ship originsi design proflie modei moving engine back between ca nard balance led built-up fuselage booms thickness could doubled achieve better appearance pilots viewpoint extra roundness would visible iy Horn Old Timer 7J&w~i IAMZOS 8 Gas MODEL cli/lodeLttuLGE5EctRD OoEaKEa 1951 BROOKLYN DODGER 56 Cabin a**OONEWEST* Retail $52 95*INTROOUCTORY PRICE0 $3900 1938 Record Breaker 96 $6956 lO3gZipper 54$5356 1938 Kloud King 63 $42 36 1941 Brigidier 56 $4076 1941 Super Quaker 70 $12 76 1940 So Long 50$3036 1936 Buccaneer 84 $59 96 1938 Clipper MKI 72$41 56 1937 Dallaire 108 $75 16 1935 Miss Anserica 04 $7196 1941 Playboy Sr 80 $5116 1941 Playboy Jr 54 $3116 1938 Powerhouse 04 $53 $6 1940 Sailplane 78 $8476 1938 Trenton Terror 72 $4076 1940 Ranger 46 $3196 1939 Korda Wake 44 $1916 1939 Mercory 72 6 kits qualify SAM events FF & RIG feature highest quality machine cut & sanded parts Superior alt Competition sheet ond otrip wood wire & window material Piano orig FE hut models easily convertible 3ch RIG KITS Sailplanes Electric power Gas Hobby Horn SENSOAR Glider 78 $1808 Midway Model GNOME RIG Hand Launch Glider$24Ot Jolly Models PLINGER R/G HLG 58 Span $2408 Midway Model FAST EDDIE Acrobatic /05 Elec$1900 Jolly Models ELECTRICUS Electric Glider 05s$32$0 Leisure PLAYBOY SR 67 Gear 05 Elect $3000 Astro ASTRO SPORT 37 Direct 0$ Elect $2250 Leisure WASP 37 Direct 05 Electrics $2250 Midway ULTRA MK IV 06 Geared 04 EP $3900 Midway FLYING QUAKER 84 40-45 4 stroke $6476 4ks/Midway DENNY JR 72 Alum Cowel $6396 4ks/Mitlwav pocanos psEaosue72$0196 PULL LINE OF ELECTRIC SYSTEMS 4 Parts Aval SHPPING & HANDLING 64 Page GATALOQUE Up $800 add $150 $200 PPilst Glass 3801to $2000 add $225A copy will sent $2001 $4500 add $300 free-when requested$4501 $7000 add $350 order over $7000 add $400 HOBBY HORN CA Addressees add 6% taO 1$t73 Moran St IA] Send MO Visa/MC#-Exp PO Bow 2212 Check allow op 30 Westminster Ca 92684 days CK clearancel 714 8930311 COD Exact Charges plus $150 Hdl Cash Only [Aft Hrs 714 89512031 tension good low throttle flew model 60-ft lines Im sure 70-footers would well landing about expectedslow predictable enjoyed holding plane level slowly easing off throttle model would gradually lose altitude just glide onto ground smooth steady three-wheel landingno bounc es could taxi lap two take off again Touch-and-goes pre cision landings also lot fun Although article describes convert T-4C CL flight procedures described could applied RC kits key look amodelthatuses nylon bolts attach wingif kit uses rubberbands will have replaced nylon bolt arrangement Law-wing high-wing models should work equally well Most RC trainer types have fairly long tail moments promote stabil ity really detracts CL models maneuverability CL T-4C land ing takeoff trainer stunt trainer type model good introducing beginners CL flight pilot starts get dizzy has pull trigger slow airplane down model will land itself kept level engine idling consider have a very successful project got what wantedan easy-to-fly stable three-line trainer Ad ditionally model very fuel-efficient doesnt annoy neighbors its engine noise improvement can think attach brakes model will stop sooner taxiing Babe Bee Voyager/Hux Continued page 77 tant messages builder must know order enjoy model Speed readers slow down pay attention first warning apply up eleva tor during take-off canard already 80 angle neutral itself almost enough get trouble Burt Rutan Voyagers designer told airplane does rotate takeoff must fly off runway John proved several times doing figure nines takeoff during test flights Keep control handle vertical until model lifts off usu ally 10 15 ft pavement itself second warning concerns Y shaped pushrod angle ele vators improper spacing pushrod combined get snapping action can push elevators up down should flying lines go slack Therefore spacing between Z-bends two pushrod ends must match spacing control horns Check sure elevator can flop direction freely toggle direction other Otherwise time lines go slack model will dive climb Actu ally things set up should TWIN STAR Newest OpposedSG Us 15 Twin 2-Cycle Low Price andCIIICACO & Hobby Weighs Only 27 Lbs*Show first own brand new lightweights from Noyereb5-8 1987 1ode Duos Noaewbe 5 & 41 People s Republic Chinajust arrived US SimultaneousoHorxpoconle ago firing minimizes vibration Massive crankshaft riding double ball bearings increases performance reduces maintenance Youll have fl Ia believe ORDER YOUR TWIN STAR NOW CALL TOLL FREE information contactk800-63H013BY EHS TRADING LTD808 935-9009 400 HUALANI ST BLDG 13EHAWAII STD TIME HILO HAWAII 9672010 AM-7PM Mon-S Suqqesd Rtuil Pris e $34995 Introductory PRICE 40 CC/24 CU IN AIR WOLF EPOXY FIBERGLASS FUSELAGES TAKES MOST 50-60 MECHANICS OTHER MODELS AVAILABLE LARRY JOLLY MODEL PRODUCTS $20000 5501 WCOMO SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA 92703 714 826-6861 Iai AIRCRAFT & SURFACE FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM t 7 model does great Free Flighter Ive wind blow inside circle several times remained level ran tighten lines Unfortunately pavement best sur face takeoffs landings also surface likely damage model However pavement required due short landing gear spacing have able get off grass dirt baseball di amonds work well two schools thought about winglets first plane designed second plane made around world After have broken off tenth time may chose go second point view Construction Use medium mediumhard balsa parts structure too thin soft balsa used Cut out parts sand booms wing stab shape Use guidelines wing blanks aid carving semi-symetrical airfoil Bend landing gear wires shape Drill main gear plates stitch wires plates pieces nylon control line groove wing place wire between plate wing cosmetic reasons thin wing too fragile ac cept groove Laminate firewall nose gear plate dry drill engine mount holes Cut slot right wing tip tip Du-Bro has numbers need comply new 1988 AMA Frequency Regulation Select channel number corresponds frequency number transmitter Affix numbers frequency number clip snap base antenna Select frequency flag identifies transmitter Aircraft Surface use attach tip antenna Its quick simple use Frequency clip flags remove easily storage Look Attractive Display NO 455 456 457 458 459 469 461 462 463 464 465 466 467 ITEM FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION N FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 1 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION N FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION N FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 4 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 5 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 6 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 7 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 8 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 9 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION CLIP AIRCRAFT DENT FLAG 72 MHz SURFACE DENT FLAG 75 MHz November 1987 181 NEW BLACK BARON IRON ROLL-BARS 182 Model Aviation Send SASE Brochure Add $300 S end H COD Add $200 Calif Ace Add 6% Tax Master Card & Visa 918 985-3509 Sat & Sun Pharts Models PO Box 804 Folsom CA 95630 weight Join wing halves plywood braces fabric reinforcing tape Glue firewall bellcrank plate rear bulkhead left fuselage side Glue fuselage top blocks place between two sides Sand bulkhead blocks level Align attach right fuselage side help appearance roundness fuselage add doublers top edge engine area Add trian gle stock firewall bellcrank plate wing saddle Sand fuselage round possible unduly weakening corners sheet bottom until controls installed Attach wing fuselage Glue booms wings follows Align glue boom separately Place wing fuselage level flat surface cov ered wax paper Glue boom flat same surface Use canard estab lish distance parallel align ment fuselage place other wing flat surface glue remaining boom Glue rudders booms Tests made flat one-piece offset rudders showed effective gled fin rudder arrangement shown plan Align back edge rudders right angle bottoms booms rudders prototype models A6 plywood additional tall weight required balance model 3A2 ply could used additional strength require less add-on weight Glue canard stabs place add tri angle stock Place boom flat sur face use angle template mark correct angle boom fuselage sides Slip control horns place tach elevator fabric hinges Note stab too thin traditional RC type hinges prototype models broke re peatedly RC hinge points Fabric hinges never present problem Glue horns after pushrods place Attach lead-out wires bellcrank thread wires through fuselage sides offset ends lead-outs prevent hanging up other Insert pushrod wire bolt bellcrank its mounting plate routed groove plate below pushrod Z-bend ensure clearance An extra washer under bellcrank would also job Align bind glue two rod wires together Make sure distance between Z-bends control horns same otherwise elevator will tend toggle up down elevator must free moving Remember canard up move ment TE down elevator Down movement up elevator Confusing isnt Sheet bottom fuselage A6 balsa sand Glue main landing gear bottom wing epoxy thick cyanoacrylate Again groove slot wings Seal grain balsa palnt used Flecto Varathane white Testors light blue paint pen numbers strips Testors dark blue good windows V4a4si 77/A det4 Exclusive roll-bars roll fillets & undercambers100% Blackstone coating slides almost no adhesive buildup CGVERITE 420 Bahylon Rd Horsham Pa 19044 Prom June ng Moaels LOWRIDER 30 Pee Wee 30 Free Flight Contest Spin 30Power Wee 020 Sheet Wood Construction est Bates Design Steve Buso 1595 canopy Use magazine photo additional detail call letters boom N269VA Add wheels collars Insert nose gear its slot install engine screws Push straight pins both sides fu selage CG point about 1/2 up bottom model painted fuel tank empty add washers rudder imbed nails rear booms get proper balance N4ake test flights calm air engine running slightly rich model very sleek can move right along screaming engine required have flying Voyager roll da ron line approximately 35 ft suggest use lines shorter because its high-speed potential Trim horizontally adding additional weights right wing tip model leans inside circle Remember let model lift off runway itself give up elevator takeoff After trimming run up engine enjoy wingovers large-diameter loopsbut keep speed up Dont atI m MO VING COM PL ETE TH IS FORM AND ATTACH MAILING LABEL FROM RECENT IISSUE LET US KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING I . 00 0 0 9CsJ o ~C -00 ZO0 0 IIU _ _ 0 C%J 0 CU Nd~50 I~ Iiw& 00 E U Isj~U 4100 01 i V o E I0 aU 0 IX05Cl Ev C O0v IOZZ0 inin I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I El FOX 40 DELUX 9995 AMERICAN MADEORDER #24098 40 RC OF SUPERB ALITY Light weight z. including muffler spinner Fox 4OBB right weight kit designs Smooth running 40 Delux smoothest running 40s available Vibration destroys airplanes causes crashes Two Piece head construction permits accurately machined combustion chamber glow plug threads much stronger cast material Brass cylinder liner thick hard chrome wearing surface Hard chrome resists wear much better polish chrome nickel used some New larger tubular wrist pin locked place roll pin New connecting rod phosphor bronze bushing Oil hales bath ends 8620 Alloy steel crankshaft carbo-nitrided wear resistant skin Unlike manufacturers grind crankpin before carburizing instead grinding off hard skin Crank has removable prop stud can replaced case accident Large bare front bearing eliminates need step grind crank main associated concentricity leakage problems High spiral carburetor works smoothly gives instant carburetor response Combination thrust washer spinner backplate No slippage lified ble free spinner attaching screw Patented Fax piece case high back door lighter also permits easier rod aver crankpin assembly Gvad cranking compression quick easy hand starts No need buy expensive starter battery charger 4KTE GOL CHAMPION FF KITS Wake-Up Wakefield$4495 Champion Coupe$2595 Upshot Mulvihill52450 CHAMPION RUBBER 3/32 1/8 3/16 & 1/4 widths 042 thick $1195/lb Box* CATALOG $100 CHAMPION MODEL PRODUCTS 880 Carmen Ct La Verne CA 91750 714 599-3348 Indudex US adisary xis U PS Call residents add 6/t sales tax Service Inlormation Call Write Manulactunng Company 5305 Towson Avenue Fort Smith AR 72901 Phone 501 6461656 COMET- COVERITE COX DUBRO EASY BUILT MODELS ENYA- FAt INE FOX GOLDBERG GOLDEN AGE REPRO GENE DUBOIS GUILLOW- K&B- K&S L R S MAX PACTRA- PECK-POLYMER PERFECT - R/N MODELS- SEAGLEN SIG STERLING- SULLIVAN R TIGRE TAFFINDER TELCO- TOP FLITE- TREXLER WILLIAMS & OTHERS ESTES MODEL ROCKETS 1Send 0100 i. Cash Check oc Stanp foe 44ejee DISCOUNT Catalog 1900 itIosttIonsxxx 700 Kits chxose Iron MAILORDEN PHONEORDER IN FINN VALLEY HOllY CENTER 837 W lain LanudalPa 19445 IiWANNA RACE BEGINNER RACES O-500x FORM-i FAI Instructions Club Programs Information Contact NORTH EAST PYLON RACING ORGANIZATION 119 DEAN AVEFRANKLIN MASS 02038 Tel 617 528-4043 203 673-2000 November 1987 183 tilt up tilt down muffler gives ons straight out design Aluminum spinner included motor other motors have poy extra spinner fit properly Fox RC motor has check run aed carb needles set normal operation a The Fox 40 Delux product 10 years refinement highly successful concept No undiscovered problems User Friendly term includes lots little things like carb adjustments can reach ting hales can get fuel line connectors hold tubing also operational characteristics like willingness start resistance flameauts throttle responsiveness course get superb Fox service 24 Hour shipment ports y rebuild service need ce price phone call IEAST Tony Frackowiaks Challenge IV Kit Atlanta KitDash Kit Hattori Headers Pipes AMA&FAIRC Aerobatic Specialties PO Box 388914-248-8603 Lincolndale NY 10540 Send $100 catalog KWIK-KLIP Ill last gb-plugThe KWIK-KLIP Ill features aluminum ignier will ever need buy Its con-battery housing uses standard 1 2V venient portable power source features1200 mAh rechargeable Nicad Battery* use replaceable Nicad Battery*This batterycan replaced will no Never run out power Carry along anlonger hold charge THERES NO extra fully-charged Nicad ifNEED TO DISCARD THE ENTIRE needed simply replace right onUNIT KWIK-KLIP Ill spotcomes its own Bite Tite socket ischarger 125 mA output comes LED charge indicator KWIK-KLIP Ill fits stan 11dard 4-cycle gb-plugs IE * Battery Included -aLWIIpL maneuvers model slows down engine quits lead model towing lines Add up elevator progres sively until lands design does re SAFE FLYING ISNO ACCIDENT SUPERIOR QUALITY ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEED AGGRESSOR SPORT SHARK VIPER JET KITS VIOJETT FAN SYSTEM KBV 72 ALL ACCESSORIES JI Ior,dio PL $300 INLET iptio $1000 SpoI Shark Squadron VHS Vidro$2550 spond attempts flair size full-scale According Burt Rutan Fly off fly Fly enjoy Letters Editor Continued page 12 hurt have say seen friend went way got home mentioned little girl lost kitten wife both understood child must have felt once owned tabby cat own Charley lost during move next day decided go flying again As unloaded van started walking toward air strip heard cry coming QoroThiAnrnFRb1A THE NAME IN COMPOSITE MATERIALS FOR MODEL AIRPLANES CARBON FIBER EPOXY GLASS END GRAIN BALSA PURE CARBON SPARS IAGNAEIIF HOV 10 SAMPLE KIT $1500 ADHESIVES HOB TO HS VIDEO $2550 BOB VIOLETI MODELS 1373 CITRUS ROAD WINTER SPRINGS FL 3270$ 305 365-5869 DEALER INQUIRES INVITED cattail foliage around pond stopped put wing field box down Again heard crying splash ing noise decided duck ducks quack noise clearly meowand wet walked closer Sure enough very waterlogged little gray kitten fished him out shivering appeared have great difficulty walking must have water through night proceeded dry kitten off thought would let him go nearby park As set him down park seemed catch sight apartment complex across way made B-line apart ments think hadnt weak might have scorched grass real good feeling save kit ten question still dont have an swer whether cat-fish little girl found other sure hope Ed Gaeta San Diego CA AJ Smiths AJ-2 Enclosed some photos AJ Smiths full-size AJ-2 one-third-scale model made article September 1983 issue Model Aviation Drawing construction model three-view drawing main difference wing made modification Mr Smith will use plane after retires competi 184 Model Aviation Uli IL - ADDS NEW GLO TO YOUR ENGINE V spring-loaded . wont loosen rotate fall off under heavy engine vibration large finger flange provides positive non-slip grip lock onto remove easily gb-plug No pushing. Notwist ing necessary No 396 KWIK-KLIP Ill Charger No397 KWIK-KLIP III Without Charger

Author: L. Hux


Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/11
Page Numbers: 76, 77, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184

The Voyagers unique shape has modei grabbing peoples attention local flying field just like full-scale did during its aroundthe-world performance Sleek characteristics originals long-distance design tend make model quick its size ready media touted Voyagers round-the-world-withoutref ueling flight aviations last first Now can commemor ate event own Control Line version what surely wont designer Burt ITS HARD TO IMAGINE Baby Bee 049 pulling 4-ft -span Control Line model since 049 CLs have span under two feet took span large slow model down realistic flying speed Since Voyager wing has ta pered chord starts 214 wing area turns out about what youd expect engine size course wings full-scale Voyager narrower model exactly scale would have much too frag ile took four months design com niece Suzie author says enjoys developing models unusual air planes success full-scale Voyager too much him pass up Rutans last first ELuther Hux babe bee / 2 76 Model Aviation Flying model great fun enjoy view yourself youll have loan controls friend sure remind though no up-elevator needed during takeoff Full-Size Plans Available Page 186 Ud645 1/4 BALSA NOTE DO NOT USE UP ELEVATOR DURING TAKE-OFF WASHER WEIGHTIF NEEDED W8PLY /8 BALSA.\ 0 W IB_ LJ\ SHORT WING WITH TIPWEIGHT I/B PLY BRACES~ 1 078 WIRE 078 WIRE PROP h FABRIC TAPE F3 1/18 DR 3/32 PLY 5/lBIl/lB I/B3/B OPTIONAL WINGLETS I/B BALSA FS I/B BALSA CANARD ANGLE TEMPLATE U\EE-E 1/2 CONTROL LINE degie4 t Wown LUTHER HUX VIE DR 3/62 PLY BALSAA LEFT WING_______________________ OUTLINEGUIDEOlS LEAD OUTS1/4 BALSA FUSELAGE SIDE OUTLAN I/B BALSA &cziiji RIGHT WING OUTLINEt WEIGHT I/B PLY BRACE re [ ____________________ EACH TIPV plete 9-ft RC model Voyager difficult project wouldnt wish builder though flying impres sive handful took four nights complete CL model felt people would enjoy building ex press version Test flying prototype provod teresting Using center-of-gravity CG location predicted John Huntons calcula tions model flew perfectly right off drawing board came landings like crashes Initially thought might problem just model John having same prob lems version Voyager Right after engine quit models would dive straight ground Ive seen plastic model drop engine quits never nose dive spite full-up ele vator problem proved too much load foreplane could support its end model unless flying high speeds Achieving reasonable glide angle accomplished increasing canard wing angle area moving CG back lessen load canard support Downthrust added engine mount compensate lighter loading canard during powered portion flight calculation method presented John contradicted model adjusted because models small size As now can enjoy landing having re pair thin somewhat fragile model after flight two very impor Continued page 180 November 1987 77 ..-I/4 BALSA models complex design requires pieces average ViA Controi Line ship originsi design proflie modei moving engine back between ca nard balance led built-up fuselage booms thickness could doubled achieve better appearance pilots viewpoint extra roundness would visible iy Horn Old Timer 7J&w~i IAMZOS 8 Gas MODEL cli/lodeLttuLGE5EctRD OoEaKEa 1951 BROOKLYN DODGER 56 Cabin a**OONEWEST* Retail $52 95*INTROOUCTORY PRICE0 $3900 1938 Record Breaker 96 $6956 lO3gZipper 54$5356 1938 Kloud King 63 $42 36 1941 Brigidier 56 $4076 1941 Super Quaker 70 $12 76 1940 So Long 50$3036 1936 Buccaneer 84 $59 96 1938 Clipper MKI 72$41 56 1937 Dallaire 108 $75 16 1935 Miss Anserica 04 $7196 1941 Playboy Sr 80 $5116 1941 Playboy Jr 54 $3116 1938 Powerhouse 04 $53 $6 1940 Sailplane 78 $8476 1938 Trenton Terror 72 $4076 1940 Ranger 46 $3196 1939 Korda Wake 44 $1916 1939 Mercory 72 6 kits qualify SAM events FF & RIG feature highest quality machine cut & sanded parts Superior alt Competition sheet ond otrip wood wire & window material Piano orig FE hut models easily convertible 3ch RIG KITS Sailplanes Electric power Gas Hobby Horn SENSOAR Glider 78 $1808 Midway Model GNOME RIG Hand Launch Glider$24Ot Jolly Models PLINGER R/G HLG 58 Span $2408 Midway Model FAST EDDIE Acrobatic /05 Elec$1900 Jolly Models ELECTRICUS Electric Glider 05s$32$0 Leisure PLAYBOY SR 67 Gear 05 Elect $3000 Astro ASTRO SPORT 37 Direct 0$ Elect $2250 Leisure WASP 37 Direct 05 Electrics $2250 Midway ULTRA MK IV 06 Geared 04 EP $3900 Midway FLYING QUAKER 84 40-45 4 stroke $6476 4ks/Midway DENNY JR 72 Alum Cowel $6396 4ks/Mitlwav pocanos psEaosue72$0196 PULL LINE OF ELECTRIC SYSTEMS 4 Parts Aval SHPPING & HANDLING 64 Page GATALOQUE Up $800 add $150 $200 PPilst Glass 3801to $2000 add $225A copy will sent $2001 $4500 add $300 free-when requested$4501 $7000 add $350 order over $7000 add $400 HOBBY HORN CA Addressees add 6% taO 1$t73 Moran St IA] Send MO Visa/MC#-Exp PO Bow 2212 Check allow op 30 Westminster Ca 92684 days CK clearancel 714 8930311 COD Exact Charges plus $150 Hdl Cash Only [Aft Hrs 714 89512031 tension good low throttle flew model 60-ft lines Im sure 70-footers would well landing about expectedslow predictable enjoyed holding plane level slowly easing off throttle model would gradually lose altitude just glide onto ground smooth steady three-wheel landingno bounc es could taxi lap two take off again Touch-and-goes pre cision landings also lot fun Although article describes convert T-4C CL flight procedures described could applied RC kits key look amodelthatuses nylon bolts attach wingif kit uses rubberbands will have replaced nylon bolt arrangement Law-wing high-wing models should work equally well Most RC trainer types have fairly long tail moments promote stabil ity really detracts CL models maneuverability CL T-4C land ing takeoff trainer stunt trainer type model good introducing beginners CL flight pilot starts get dizzy has pull trigger slow airplane down model will land itself kept level engine idling consider have a very successful project got what wantedan easy-to-fly stable three-line trainer Ad ditionally model very fuel-efficient doesnt annoy neighbors its engine noise improvement can think attach brakes model will stop sooner taxiing Babe Bee Voyager/Hux Continued page 77 tant messages builder must know order enjoy model Speed readers slow down pay attention first warning apply up eleva tor during take-off canard already 80 angle neutral itself almost enough get trouble Burt Rutan Voyagers designer told airplane does rotate takeoff must fly off runway John proved several times doing figure nines takeoff during test flights Keep control handle vertical until model lifts off usu ally 10 15 ft pavement itself second warning concerns Y shaped pushrod angle ele vators improper spacing pushrod combined get snapping action can push elevators up down should flying lines go slack Therefore spacing between Z-bends two pushrod ends must match spacing control horns Check sure elevator can flop direction freely toggle direction other Otherwise time lines go slack model will dive climb Actu ally things set up should TWIN STAR Newest OpposedSG Us 15 Twin 2-Cycle Low Price andCIIICACO & Hobby Weighs Only 27 Lbs*Show first own brand new lightweights from Noyereb5-8 1987 1ode Duos Noaewbe 5 & 41 People s Republic Chinajust arrived US SimultaneousoHorxpoconle ago firing minimizes vibration Massive crankshaft riding double ball bearings increases performance reduces maintenance Youll have fl Ia believe ORDER YOUR TWIN STAR NOW CALL TOLL FREE information contactk800-63H013BY EHS TRADING LTD808 935-9009 400 HUALANI ST BLDG 13EHAWAII STD TIME HILO HAWAII 9672010 AM-7PM Mon-S Suqqesd Rtuil Pris e $34995 Introductory PRICE 40 CC/24 CU IN AIR WOLF EPOXY FIBERGLASS FUSELAGES TAKES MOST 50-60 MECHANICS OTHER MODELS AVAILABLE LARRY JOLLY MODEL PRODUCTS $20000 5501 WCOMO SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA 92703 714 826-6861 Iai AIRCRAFT & SURFACE FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM t 7 model does great Free Flighter Ive wind blow inside circle several times remained level ran tighten lines Unfortunately pavement best sur face takeoffs landings also surface likely damage model However pavement required due short landing gear spacing have able get off grass dirt baseball di amonds work well two schools thought about winglets first plane designed second plane made around world After have broken off tenth time may chose go second point view Construction Use medium mediumhard balsa parts structure too thin soft balsa used Cut out parts sand booms wing stab shape Use guidelines wing blanks aid carving semi-symetrical airfoil Bend landing gear wires shape Drill main gear plates stitch wires plates pieces nylon control line groove wing place wire between plate wing cosmetic reasons thin wing too fragile ac cept groove Laminate firewall nose gear plate dry drill engine mount holes Cut slot right wing tip tip Du-Bro has numbers need comply new 1988 AMA Frequency Regulation Select channel number corresponds frequency number transmitter Affix numbers frequency number clip snap base antenna Select frequency flag identifies transmitter Aircraft Surface use attach tip antenna Its quick simple use Frequency clip flags remove easily storage Look Attractive Display NO 455 456 457 458 459 469 461 462 463 464 465 466 467 ITEM FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION N FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 1 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION N FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION N FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 4 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 5 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 6 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 7 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 8 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 9 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION CLIP AIRCRAFT DENT FLAG 72 MHz SURFACE DENT FLAG 75 MHz November 1987 181 NEW BLACK BARON IRON ROLL-BARS 182 Model Aviation Send SASE Brochure Add $300 S end H COD Add $200 Calif Ace Add 6% Tax Master Card & Visa 918 985-3509 Sat & Sun Pharts Models PO Box 804 Folsom CA 95630 weight Join wing halves plywood braces fabric reinforcing tape Glue firewall bellcrank plate rear bulkhead left fuselage side Glue fuselage top blocks place between two sides Sand bulkhead blocks level Align attach right fuselage side help appearance roundness fuselage add doublers top edge engine area Add trian gle stock firewall bellcrank plate wing saddle Sand fuselage round possible unduly weakening corners sheet bottom until controls installed Attach wing fuselage Glue booms wings follows Align glue boom separately Place wing fuselage level flat surface cov ered wax paper Glue boom flat same surface Use canard estab lish distance parallel align ment fuselage place other wing flat surface glue remaining boom Glue rudders booms Tests made flat one-piece offset rudders showed effective gled fin rudder arrangement shown plan Align back edge rudders right angle bottoms booms rudders prototype models A6 plywood additional tall weight required balance model 3A2 ply could used additional strength require less add-on weight Glue canard stabs place add tri angle stock Place boom flat sur face use angle template mark correct angle boom fuselage sides Slip control horns place tach elevator fabric hinges Note stab too thin traditional RC type hinges prototype models broke re peatedly RC hinge points Fabric hinges never present problem Glue horns after pushrods place Attach lead-out wires bellcrank thread wires through fuselage sides offset ends lead-outs prevent hanging up other Insert pushrod wire bolt bellcrank its mounting plate routed groove plate below pushrod Z-bend ensure clearance An extra washer under bellcrank would also job Align bind glue two rod wires together Make sure distance between Z-bends control horns same otherwise elevator will tend toggle up down elevator must free moving Remember canard up move ment TE down elevator Down movement up elevator Confusing isnt Sheet bottom fuselage A6 balsa sand Glue main landing gear bottom wing epoxy thick cyanoacrylate Again groove slot wings Seal grain balsa palnt used Flecto Varathane white Testors light blue paint pen numbers strips Testors dark blue good windows V4a4si 77/A det4 Exclusive roll-bars roll fillets & undercambers100% Blackstone coating slides almost no adhesive buildup CGVERITE 420 Bahylon Rd Horsham Pa 19044 Prom June ng Moaels LOWRIDER 30 Pee Wee 30 Free Flight Contest Spin 30Power Wee 020 Sheet Wood Construction est Bates Design Steve Buso 1595 canopy Use magazine photo additional detail call letters boom N269VA Add wheels collars Insert nose gear its slot install engine screws Push straight pins both sides fu selage CG point about 1/2 up bottom model painted fuel tank empty add washers rudder imbed nails rear booms get proper balance N4ake test flights calm air engine running slightly rich model very sleek can move right along screaming engine required have flying Voyager roll da ron line approximately 35 ft suggest use lines shorter because its high-speed potential Trim horizontally adding additional weights right wing tip model leans inside circle Remember let model lift off runway itself give up elevator takeoff After trimming run up engine enjoy wingovers large-diameter loopsbut keep speed up Dont atI m MO VING COM PL ETE TH IS FORM AND ATTACH MAILING LABEL FROM RECENT IISSUE LET US KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING I . 00 0 0 9CsJ o ~C -00 ZO0 0 IIU _ _ 0 C%J 0 CU Nd~50 I~ Iiw& 00 E U Isj~U 4100 01 i V o E I0 aU 0 IX05Cl Ev C O0v IOZZ0 inin I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I El FOX 40 DELUX 9995 AMERICAN MADEORDER #24098 40 RC OF SUPERB ALITY Light weight z. including muffler spinner Fox 4OBB right weight kit designs Smooth running 40 Delux smoothest running 40s available Vibration destroys airplanes causes crashes Two Piece head construction permits accurately machined combustion chamber glow plug threads much stronger cast material Brass cylinder liner thick hard chrome wearing surface Hard chrome resists wear much better polish chrome nickel used some New larger tubular wrist pin locked place roll pin New connecting rod phosphor bronze bushing Oil hales bath ends 8620 Alloy steel crankshaft carbo-nitrided wear resistant skin Unlike manufacturers grind crankpin before carburizing instead grinding off hard skin Crank has removable prop stud can replaced case accident Large bare front bearing eliminates need step grind crank main associated concentricity leakage problems High spiral carburetor works smoothly gives instant carburetor response Combination thrust washer spinner backplate No slippage lified ble free spinner attaching screw Patented Fax piece case high back door lighter also permits easier rod aver crankpin assembly Gvad cranking compression quick easy hand starts No need buy expensive starter battery charger 4KTE GOL CHAMPION FF KITS Wake-Up Wakefield$4495 Champion Coupe$2595 Upshot Mulvihill52450 CHAMPION RUBBER 3/32 1/8 3/16 & 1/4 widths 042 thick $1195/lb Box* CATALOG $100 CHAMPION MODEL PRODUCTS 880 Carmen Ct La Verne CA 91750 714 599-3348 Indudex US adisary xis U PS Call residents add 6/t sales tax Service Inlormation Call Write Manulactunng Company 5305 Towson Avenue Fort Smith AR 72901 Phone 501 6461656 COMET- COVERITE COX DUBRO EASY BUILT MODELS ENYA- FAt INE FOX GOLDBERG GOLDEN AGE REPRO GENE DUBOIS GUILLOW- K&B- K&S L R S MAX PACTRA- PECK-POLYMER PERFECT - R/N MODELS- SEAGLEN SIG STERLING- SULLIVAN R TIGRE TAFFINDER TELCO- TOP FLITE- TREXLER WILLIAMS & OTHERS ESTES MODEL ROCKETS 1Send 0100 i. Cash Check oc Stanp foe 44ejee DISCOUNT Catalog 1900 itIosttIonsxxx 700 Kits chxose Iron MAILORDEN PHONEORDER IN FINN VALLEY HOllY CENTER 837 W lain LanudalPa 19445 IiWANNA RACE BEGINNER RACES O-500x FORM-i FAI Instructions Club Programs Information Contact NORTH EAST PYLON RACING ORGANIZATION 119 DEAN AVEFRANKLIN MASS 02038 Tel 617 528-4043 203 673-2000 November 1987 183 tilt up tilt down muffler gives ons straight out design Aluminum spinner included motor other motors have poy extra spinner fit properly Fox RC motor has check run aed carb needles set normal operation a The Fox 40 Delux product 10 years refinement highly successful concept No undiscovered problems User Friendly term includes lots little things like carb adjustments can reach ting hales can get fuel line connectors hold tubing also operational characteristics like willingness start resistance flameauts throttle responsiveness course get superb Fox service 24 Hour shipment ports y rebuild service need ce price phone call IEAST Tony Frackowiaks Challenge IV Kit Atlanta KitDash Kit Hattori Headers Pipes AMA&FAIRC Aerobatic Specialties PO Box 388914-248-8603 Lincolndale NY 10540 Send $100 catalog KWIK-KLIP Ill last gb-plugThe KWIK-KLIP Ill features aluminum ignier will ever need buy Its con-battery housing uses standard 1 2V venient portable power source features1200 mAh rechargeable Nicad Battery* use replaceable Nicad Battery*This batterycan replaced will no Never run out power Carry along anlonger hold charge THERES NO extra fully-charged Nicad ifNEED TO DISCARD THE ENTIRE needed simply replace right onUNIT KWIK-KLIP Ill spotcomes its own Bite Tite socket ischarger 125 mA output comes LED charge indicator KWIK-KLIP Ill fits stan 11dard 4-cycle gb-plugs IE * Battery Included -aLWIIpL maneuvers model slows down engine quits lead model towing lines Add up elevator progres sively until lands design does re SAFE FLYING ISNO ACCIDENT SUPERIOR QUALITY ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEED AGGRESSOR SPORT SHARK VIPER JET KITS VIOJETT FAN SYSTEM KBV 72 ALL ACCESSORIES JI Ior,dio PL $300 INLET iptio $1000 SpoI Shark Squadron VHS Vidro$2550 spond attempts flair size full-scale According Burt Rutan Fly off fly Fly enjoy Letters Editor Continued page 12 hurt have say seen friend went way got home mentioned little girl lost kitten wife both understood child must have felt once owned tabby cat own Charley lost during move next day decided go flying again As unloaded van started walking toward air strip heard cry coming QoroThiAnrnFRb1A THE NAME IN COMPOSITE MATERIALS FOR MODEL AIRPLANES CARBON FIBER EPOXY GLASS END GRAIN BALSA PURE CARBON SPARS IAGNAEIIF HOV 10 SAMPLE KIT $1500 ADHESIVES HOB TO HS VIDEO $2550 BOB VIOLETI MODELS 1373 CITRUS ROAD WINTER SPRINGS FL 3270$ 305 365-5869 DEALER INQUIRES INVITED cattail foliage around pond stopped put wing field box down Again heard crying splash ing noise decided duck ducks quack noise clearly meowand wet walked closer Sure enough very waterlogged little gray kitten fished him out shivering appeared have great difficulty walking must have water through night proceeded dry kitten off thought would let him go nearby park As set him down park seemed catch sight apartment complex across way made B-line apart ments think hadnt weak might have scorched grass real good feeling save kit ten question still dont have an swer whether cat-fish little girl found other sure hope Ed Gaeta San Diego CA AJ Smiths AJ-2 Enclosed some photos AJ Smiths full-size AJ-2 one-third-scale model made article September 1983 issue Model Aviation Drawing construction model three-view drawing main difference wing made modification Mr Smith will use plane after retires competi 184 Model Aviation Uli IL - ADDS NEW GLO TO YOUR ENGINE V spring-loaded . wont loosen rotate fall off under heavy engine vibration large finger flange provides positive non-slip grip lock onto remove easily gb-plug No pushing. Notwist ing necessary No 396 KWIK-KLIP Ill Charger No397 KWIK-KLIP III Without Charger

Author: L. Hux


Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/11
Page Numbers: 76, 77, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184

The Voyagers unique shape has modei grabbing peoples attention local flying field just like full-scale did during its aroundthe-world performance Sleek characteristics originals long-distance design tend make model quick its size ready media touted Voyagers round-the-world-withoutref ueling flight aviations last first Now can commemor ate event own Control Line version what surely wont designer Burt ITS HARD TO IMAGINE Baby Bee 049 pulling 4-ft -span Control Line model since 049 CLs have span under two feet took span large slow model down realistic flying speed Since Voyager wing has ta pered chord starts 214 wing area turns out about what youd expect engine size course wings full-scale Voyager narrower model exactly scale would have much too frag ile took four months design com niece Suzie author says enjoys developing models unusual air planes success full-scale Voyager too much him pass up Rutans last first ELuther Hux babe bee / 2 76 Model Aviation Flying model great fun enjoy view yourself youll have loan controls friend sure remind though no up-elevator needed during takeoff Full-Size Plans Available Page 186 Ud645 1/4 BALSA NOTE DO NOT USE UP ELEVATOR DURING TAKE-OFF WASHER WEIGHTIF NEEDED W8PLY /8 BALSA.\ 0 W IB_ LJ\ SHORT WING WITH TIPWEIGHT I/B PLY BRACES~ 1 078 WIRE 078 WIRE PROP h FABRIC TAPE F3 1/18 DR 3/32 PLY 5/lBIl/lB I/B3/B OPTIONAL WINGLETS I/B BALSA FS I/B BALSA CANARD ANGLE TEMPLATE U\EE-E 1/2 CONTROL LINE degie4 t Wown LUTHER HUX VIE DR 3/62 PLY BALSAA LEFT WING_______________________ OUTLINEGUIDEOlS LEAD OUTS1/4 BALSA FUSELAGE SIDE OUTLAN I/B BALSA &cziiji RIGHT WING OUTLINEt WEIGHT I/B PLY BRACE re [ ____________________ EACH TIPV plete 9-ft RC model Voyager difficult project wouldnt wish builder though flying impres sive handful took four nights complete CL model felt people would enjoy building ex press version Test flying prototype provod teresting Using center-of-gravity CG location predicted John Huntons calcula tions model flew perfectly right off drawing board came landings like crashes Initially thought might problem just model John having same prob lems version Voyager Right after engine quit models would dive straight ground Ive seen plastic model drop engine quits never nose dive spite full-up ele vator problem proved too much load foreplane could support its end model unless flying high speeds Achieving reasonable glide angle accomplished increasing canard wing angle area moving CG back lessen load canard support Downthrust added engine mount compensate lighter loading canard during powered portion flight calculation method presented John contradicted model adjusted because models small size As now can enjoy landing having re pair thin somewhat fragile model after flight two very impor Continued page 180 November 1987 77 ..-I/4 BALSA models complex design requires pieces average ViA Controi Line ship originsi design proflie modei moving engine back between ca nard balance led built-up fuselage booms thickness could doubled achieve better appearance pilots viewpoint extra roundness would visible iy Horn Old Timer 7J&w~i IAMZOS 8 Gas MODEL cli/lodeLttuLGE5EctRD OoEaKEa 1951 BROOKLYN DODGER 56 Cabin a**OONEWEST* Retail $52 95*INTROOUCTORY PRICE0 $3900 1938 Record Breaker 96 $6956 lO3gZipper 54$5356 1938 Kloud King 63 $42 36 1941 Brigidier 56 $4076 1941 Super Quaker 70 $12 76 1940 So Long 50$3036 1936 Buccaneer 84 $59 96 1938 Clipper MKI 72$41 56 1937 Dallaire 108 $75 16 1935 Miss Anserica 04 $7196 1941 Playboy Sr 80 $5116 1941 Playboy Jr 54 $3116 1938 Powerhouse 04 $53 $6 1940 Sailplane 78 $8476 1938 Trenton Terror 72 $4076 1940 Ranger 46 $3196 1939 Korda Wake 44 $1916 1939 Mercory 72 6 kits qualify SAM events FF & RIG feature highest quality machine cut & sanded parts Superior alt Competition sheet ond otrip wood wire & window material Piano orig FE hut models easily convertible 3ch RIG KITS Sailplanes Electric power Gas Hobby Horn SENSOAR Glider 78 $1808 Midway Model GNOME RIG Hand Launch Glider$24Ot Jolly Models PLINGER R/G HLG 58 Span $2408 Midway Model FAST EDDIE Acrobatic /05 Elec$1900 Jolly Models ELECTRICUS Electric Glider 05s$32$0 Leisure PLAYBOY SR 67 Gear 05 Elect $3000 Astro ASTRO SPORT 37 Direct 0$ Elect $2250 Leisure WASP 37 Direct 05 Electrics $2250 Midway ULTRA MK IV 06 Geared 04 EP $3900 Midway FLYING QUAKER 84 40-45 4 stroke $6476 4ks/Midway DENNY JR 72 Alum Cowel $6396 4ks/Mitlwav pocanos psEaosue72$0196 PULL LINE OF ELECTRIC SYSTEMS 4 Parts Aval SHPPING & HANDLING 64 Page GATALOQUE Up $800 add $150 $200 PPilst Glass 3801to $2000 add $225A copy will sent $2001 $4500 add $300 free-when requested$4501 $7000 add $350 order over $7000 add $400 HOBBY HORN CA Addressees add 6% taO 1$t73 Moran St IA] Send MO Visa/MC#-Exp PO Bow 2212 Check allow op 30 Westminster Ca 92684 days CK clearancel 714 8930311 COD Exact Charges plus $150 Hdl Cash Only [Aft Hrs 714 89512031 tension good low throttle flew model 60-ft lines Im sure 70-footers would well landing about expectedslow predictable enjoyed holding plane level slowly easing off throttle model would gradually lose altitude just glide onto ground smooth steady three-wheel landingno bounc es could taxi lap two take off again Touch-and-goes pre cision landings also lot fun Although article describes convert T-4C CL flight procedures described could applied RC kits key look amodelthatuses nylon bolts attach wingif kit uses rubberbands will have replaced nylon bolt arrangement Law-wing high-wing models should work equally well Most RC trainer types have fairly long tail moments promote stabil ity really detracts CL models maneuverability CL T-4C land ing takeoff trainer stunt trainer type model good introducing beginners CL flight pilot starts get dizzy has pull trigger slow airplane down model will land itself kept level engine idling consider have a very successful project got what wantedan easy-to-fly stable three-line trainer Ad ditionally model very fuel-efficient doesnt annoy neighbors its engine noise improvement can think attach brakes model will stop sooner taxiing Babe Bee Voyager/Hux Continued page 77 tant messages builder must know order enjoy model Speed readers slow down pay attention first warning apply up eleva tor during take-off canard already 80 angle neutral itself almost enough get trouble Burt Rutan Voyagers designer told airplane does rotate takeoff must fly off runway John proved several times doing figure nines takeoff during test flights Keep control handle vertical until model lifts off usu ally 10 15 ft pavement itself second warning concerns Y shaped pushrod angle ele vators improper spacing pushrod combined get snapping action can push elevators up down should flying lines go slack Therefore spacing between Z-bends two pushrod ends must match spacing control horns Check sure elevator can flop direction freely toggle direction other Otherwise time lines go slack model will dive climb Actu ally things set up should TWIN STAR Newest OpposedSG Us 15 Twin 2-Cycle Low Price andCIIICACO & Hobby Weighs Only 27 Lbs*Show first own brand new lightweights from Noyereb5-8 1987 1ode Duos Noaewbe 5 & 41 People s Republic Chinajust arrived US SimultaneousoHorxpoconle ago firing minimizes vibration Massive crankshaft riding double ball bearings increases performance reduces maintenance Youll have fl Ia believe ORDER YOUR TWIN STAR NOW CALL TOLL FREE information contactk800-63H013BY EHS TRADING LTD808 935-9009 400 HUALANI ST BLDG 13EHAWAII STD TIME HILO HAWAII 9672010 AM-7PM Mon-S Suqqesd Rtuil Pris e $34995 Introductory PRICE 40 CC/24 CU IN AIR WOLF EPOXY FIBERGLASS FUSELAGES TAKES MOST 50-60 MECHANICS OTHER MODELS AVAILABLE LARRY JOLLY MODEL PRODUCTS $20000 5501 WCOMO SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA 92703 714 826-6861 Iai AIRCRAFT & SURFACE FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM t 7 model does great Free Flighter Ive wind blow inside circle several times remained level ran tighten lines Unfortunately pavement best sur face takeoffs landings also surface likely damage model However pavement required due short landing gear spacing have able get off grass dirt baseball di amonds work well two schools thought about winglets first plane designed second plane made around world After have broken off tenth time may chose go second point view Construction Use medium mediumhard balsa parts structure too thin soft balsa used Cut out parts sand booms wing stab shape Use guidelines wing blanks aid carving semi-symetrical airfoil Bend landing gear wires shape Drill main gear plates stitch wires plates pieces nylon control line groove wing place wire between plate wing cosmetic reasons thin wing too fragile ac cept groove Laminate firewall nose gear plate dry drill engine mount holes Cut slot right wing tip tip Du-Bro has numbers need comply new 1988 AMA Frequency Regulation Select channel number corresponds frequency number transmitter Affix numbers frequency number clip snap base antenna Select frequency flag identifies transmitter Aircraft Surface use attach tip antenna Its quick simple use Frequency clip flags remove easily storage Look Attractive Display NO 455 456 457 458 459 469 461 462 463 464 465 466 467 ITEM FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION N FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 1 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION N FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION N FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 4 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 5 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 6 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 7 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 8 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 9 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION CLIP AIRCRAFT DENT FLAG 72 MHz SURFACE DENT FLAG 75 MHz November 1987 181 NEW BLACK BARON IRON ROLL-BARS 182 Model Aviation Send SASE Brochure Add $300 S end H COD Add $200 Calif Ace Add 6% Tax Master Card & Visa 918 985-3509 Sat & Sun Pharts Models PO Box 804 Folsom CA 95630 weight Join wing halves plywood braces fabric reinforcing tape Glue firewall bellcrank plate rear bulkhead left fuselage side Glue fuselage top blocks place between two sides Sand bulkhead blocks level Align attach right fuselage side help appearance roundness fuselage add doublers top edge engine area Add trian gle stock firewall bellcrank plate wing saddle Sand fuselage round possible unduly weakening corners sheet bottom until controls installed Attach wing fuselage Glue booms wings follows Align glue boom separately Place wing fuselage level flat surface cov ered wax paper Glue boom flat same surface Use canard estab lish distance parallel align ment fuselage place other wing flat surface glue remaining boom Glue rudders booms Tests made flat one-piece offset rudders showed effective gled fin rudder arrangement shown plan Align back edge rudders right angle bottoms booms rudders prototype models A6 plywood additional tall weight required balance model 3A2 ply could used additional strength require less add-on weight Glue canard stabs place add tri angle stock Place boom flat sur face use angle template mark correct angle boom fuselage sides Slip control horns place tach elevator fabric hinges Note stab too thin traditional RC type hinges prototype models broke re peatedly RC hinge points Fabric hinges never present problem Glue horns after pushrods place Attach lead-out wires bellcrank thread wires through fuselage sides offset ends lead-outs prevent hanging up other Insert pushrod wire bolt bellcrank its mounting plate routed groove plate below pushrod Z-bend ensure clearance An extra washer under bellcrank would also job Align bind glue two rod wires together Make sure distance between Z-bends control horns same otherwise elevator will tend toggle up down elevator must free moving Remember canard up move ment TE down elevator Down movement up elevator Confusing isnt Sheet bottom fuselage A6 balsa sand Glue main landing gear bottom wing epoxy thick cyanoacrylate Again groove slot wings Seal grain balsa palnt used Flecto Varathane white Testors light blue paint pen numbers strips Testors dark blue good windows V4a4si 77/A det4 Exclusive roll-bars roll fillets & undercambers100% Blackstone coating slides almost no adhesive buildup CGVERITE 420 Bahylon Rd Horsham Pa 19044 Prom June ng Moaels LOWRIDER 30 Pee Wee 30 Free Flight Contest Spin 30Power Wee 020 Sheet Wood Construction est Bates Design Steve Buso 1595 canopy Use magazine photo additional detail call letters boom N269VA Add wheels collars Insert nose gear its slot install engine screws Push straight pins both sides fu selage CG point about 1/2 up bottom model painted fuel tank empty add washers rudder imbed nails rear booms get proper balance N4ake test flights calm air engine running slightly rich model very sleek can move right along screaming engine required have flying Voyager roll da ron line approximately 35 ft suggest use lines shorter because its high-speed potential Trim horizontally adding additional weights right wing tip model leans inside circle Remember let model lift off runway itself give up elevator takeoff After trimming run up engine enjoy wingovers large-diameter loopsbut keep speed up Dont atI m MO VING COM PL ETE TH IS FORM AND ATTACH MAILING LABEL FROM RECENT IISSUE LET US KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING I . 00 0 0 9CsJ o ~C -00 ZO0 0 IIU _ _ 0 C%J 0 CU Nd~50 I~ Iiw& 00 E U Isj~U 4100 01 i V o E I0 aU 0 IX05Cl Ev C O0v IOZZ0 inin I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I El FOX 40 DELUX 9995 AMERICAN MADEORDER #24098 40 RC OF SUPERB ALITY Light weight z. including muffler spinner Fox 4OBB right weight kit designs Smooth running 40 Delux smoothest running 40s available Vibration destroys airplanes causes crashes Two Piece head construction permits accurately machined combustion chamber glow plug threads much stronger cast material Brass cylinder liner thick hard chrome wearing surface Hard chrome resists wear much better polish chrome nickel used some New larger tubular wrist pin locked place roll pin New connecting rod phosphor bronze bushing Oil hales bath ends 8620 Alloy steel crankshaft carbo-nitrided wear resistant skin Unlike manufacturers grind crankpin before carburizing instead grinding off hard skin Crank has removable prop stud can replaced case accident Large bare front bearing eliminates need step grind crank main associated concentricity leakage problems High spiral carburetor works smoothly gives instant carburetor response Combination thrust washer spinner backplate No slippage lified ble free spinner attaching screw Patented Fax piece case high back door lighter also permits easier rod aver crankpin assembly Gvad cranking compression quick easy hand starts No need buy expensive starter battery charger 4KTE GOL CHAMPION FF KITS Wake-Up Wakefield$4495 Champion Coupe$2595 Upshot Mulvihill52450 CHAMPION RUBBER 3/32 1/8 3/16 & 1/4 widths 042 thick $1195/lb Box* CATALOG $100 CHAMPION MODEL PRODUCTS 880 Carmen Ct La Verne CA 91750 714 599-3348 Indudex US adisary xis U PS Call residents add 6/t sales tax Service Inlormation Call Write Manulactunng Company 5305 Towson Avenue Fort Smith AR 72901 Phone 501 6461656 COMET- COVERITE COX DUBRO EASY BUILT MODELS ENYA- FAt INE FOX GOLDBERG GOLDEN AGE REPRO GENE DUBOIS GUILLOW- K&B- K&S L R S MAX PACTRA- PECK-POLYMER PERFECT - R/N MODELS- SEAGLEN SIG STERLING- SULLIVAN R TIGRE TAFFINDER TELCO- TOP FLITE- TREXLER WILLIAMS & OTHERS ESTES MODEL ROCKETS 1Send 0100 i. Cash Check oc Stanp foe 44ejee DISCOUNT Catalog 1900 itIosttIonsxxx 700 Kits chxose Iron MAILORDEN PHONEORDER IN FINN VALLEY HOllY CENTER 837 W lain LanudalPa 19445 IiWANNA RACE BEGINNER RACES O-500x FORM-i FAI Instructions Club Programs Information Contact NORTH EAST PYLON RACING ORGANIZATION 119 DEAN AVEFRANKLIN MASS 02038 Tel 617 528-4043 203 673-2000 November 1987 183 tilt up tilt down muffler gives ons straight out design Aluminum spinner included motor other motors have poy extra spinner fit properly Fox RC motor has check run aed carb needles set normal operation a The Fox 40 Delux product 10 years refinement highly successful concept No undiscovered problems User Friendly term includes lots little things like carb adjustments can reach ting hales can get fuel line connectors hold tubing also operational characteristics like willingness start resistance flameauts throttle responsiveness course get superb Fox service 24 Hour shipment ports y rebuild service need ce price phone call IEAST Tony Frackowiaks Challenge IV Kit Atlanta KitDash Kit Hattori Headers Pipes AMA&FAIRC Aerobatic Specialties PO Box 388914-248-8603 Lincolndale NY 10540 Send $100 catalog KWIK-KLIP Ill last gb-plugThe KWIK-KLIP Ill features aluminum ignier will ever need buy Its con-battery housing uses standard 1 2V venient portable power source features1200 mAh rechargeable Nicad Battery* use replaceable Nicad Battery*This batterycan replaced will no Never run out power Carry along anlonger hold charge THERES NO extra fully-charged Nicad ifNEED TO DISCARD THE ENTIRE needed simply replace right onUNIT KWIK-KLIP Ill spotcomes its own Bite Tite socket ischarger 125 mA output comes LED charge indicator KWIK-KLIP Ill fits stan 11dard 4-cycle gb-plugs IE * Battery Included -aLWIIpL maneuvers model slows down engine quits lead model towing lines Add up elevator progres sively until lands design does re SAFE FLYING ISNO ACCIDENT SUPERIOR QUALITY ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEED AGGRESSOR SPORT SHARK VIPER JET KITS VIOJETT FAN SYSTEM KBV 72 ALL ACCESSORIES JI Ior,dio PL $300 INLET iptio $1000 SpoI Shark Squadron VHS Vidro$2550 spond attempts flair size full-scale According Burt Rutan Fly off fly Fly enjoy Letters Editor Continued page 12 hurt have say seen friend went way got home mentioned little girl lost kitten wife both understood child must have felt once owned tabby cat own Charley lost during move next day decided go flying again As unloaded van started walking toward air strip heard cry coming QoroThiAnrnFRb1A THE NAME IN COMPOSITE MATERIALS FOR MODEL AIRPLANES CARBON FIBER EPOXY GLASS END GRAIN BALSA PURE CARBON SPARS IAGNAEIIF HOV 10 SAMPLE KIT $1500 ADHESIVES HOB TO HS VIDEO $2550 BOB VIOLETI MODELS 1373 CITRUS ROAD WINTER SPRINGS FL 3270$ 305 365-5869 DEALER INQUIRES INVITED cattail foliage around pond stopped put wing field box down Again heard crying splash ing noise decided duck ducks quack noise clearly meowand wet walked closer Sure enough very waterlogged little gray kitten fished him out shivering appeared have great difficulty walking must have water through night proceeded dry kitten off thought would let him go nearby park As set him down park seemed catch sight apartment complex across way made B-line apart ments think hadnt weak might have scorched grass real good feeling save kit ten question still dont have an swer whether cat-fish little girl found other sure hope Ed Gaeta San Diego CA AJ Smiths AJ-2 Enclosed some photos AJ Smiths full-size AJ-2 one-third-scale model made article September 1983 issue Model Aviation Drawing construction model three-view drawing main difference wing made modification Mr Smith will use plane after retires competi 184 Model Aviation Uli IL - ADDS NEW GLO TO YOUR ENGINE V spring-loaded . wont loosen rotate fall off under heavy engine vibration large finger flange provides positive non-slip grip lock onto remove easily gb-plug No pushing. Notwist ing necessary No 396 KWIK-KLIP Ill Charger No397 KWIK-KLIP III Without Charger

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