Cessna Bird Dog II

The February 1957 American Modeler publis Walter M view rare always tL classic Bird Dog II magnificent 3 Jr foura IL LO Cessna OE-2 Over years February 1994 41 U Olin Brown Sheet aluminum landing gear legs add realism simple modification Sullivan SkyLite wheels gives scale lightplane appearance copy drawing shuffled house house drawer drawer kept popping up remind us someday ought model striking little plane Well after thirty-something years faithful reminding finally recovered little dog-eared Jefferies drawing decided someday arrived Weve always admired lines Cessnas 180 OE-2 squared tips tall angular vertical stabilizers wanted model closely resembled OE-2 wasnt too tedious timeconsuming build decided profile type one-inch-to-the-foot scale outlines fuselage wing tail surfaces close scale could reproduce model has hollow fuselage save weight fuselage -inch sheet-balsa profile spine covered markings Squadron/Signal Publications book 0-] Bird Dog Action Al Adcock has excellent photos OE-2s well other 0-is recommend source history Bird Dog family CONSTRUCTION Construction fairly simple advise study plans read article before starting Pay constant attention saving weight particularly fuselage tail assure anything tail-heavy drag Wing The wing outline scale airfoil isnt OE-2s NACA 2412 airfoil upswept bottom surface models wing has flat underside ease construction Trace wings bottom skin outline onto A6 sheet balsa cut out Use either 6 x 36 sheet two narrower sheets edge-glued together Pin bottom wing skin flat onto building board Glue /8 x solid-balsa wing leading edge LE down onto bottom skin 3/ solid LE protruding beyond edge skin Pin weight solid LE onto bottom skin tight glue joint Make template airfoil cross section center section LE use partially shape airfoil entire wing LE Shape LE sweepback outer wing panels Trim bottom skin/bE correct span Cut bottom skin/LE unit dihedral-break lines razor saw yield center section two outer panels Cut wing joiner 1/g plywood glue onto center section against rear LE Cut six ribs W- 1 1/ sheet balsa W- 1 glued onto bottom skin against rear wing joiner end center section Two W-ls glued together glued bottom skin against rear wing joiner middle center section Cut bellcrank platform 1/8 plywood glue onto bottom skin Glue balsa filler block onto bellcrank platform shape airfoil contour top skin will fit flush over remaining two W- ls glued onto bottom skin inboard end outer wing panel Notice 1/ gap between front ends W- 1 ribs solid LE allows space plywood 42 Model Aviation Tee Dee 051 really hauls Bird Dog around circle Although designed aerobatics model will ioop Mounting engine tank inboard gives scale appearance judges outside circle Authentic color scheme markings make model real eye-catcher Completed 36-inch-span model has scale outlines Cessna factory flat olive drab white color scheme wing joiners outer ends balance ribs W-2 through W-8 cut /I6 sheet balsa glued onto bottom wing skin against rear solid LE positions shown plans Cut two spacers 1/8 plywood glue edge bottom skin outer wing panel between ribs W-1 W-2 center section outer panels use sanding block bevel trailing edges bottom wing skins protrude behind rear ends ribs Use tops ribs guide bevel trailing-edge surfaces top wing skins can glued flush onto beveled surfaces Apply strips masking tape top edges ribs keep cutting flattening during beveling beveling somewhat tedious procedure will assure close fit top wing skin Cut top wing skins 1A6 balsa glue center section outer panels Pin top skins ribs allow sections dry weighted pinned fiat board Cut solid balsa tips outline shape Mortise left tip block plywood leadout guide will fit Glue tip blocks place carve sand final shape Cut wing strut hole bottom outer panel wingtip has /2 inch dihedral close scale Fit wing panels center section insure joiner strip ends fit outer panel tenons outer panel/center section joints will true flush Fill cracks dihedral tipblock joints use latex filler ZAR Wood Patch because its soft consistency easy working dry Sand completed wing final contour surface finish lay aside safe place Fuselage save weight fuselage hollow wood light could find attention saving weight really paid off like building stick-andtissue fuselage side larger pieces Cut fuselage outline spine square bracing strips t sure cut out inset tailwheel mounting block Pin fuselage spine onto plan outline add -inch-square February 1994 43 Full-scale Bird Dog number 140078 test hop Cessnas Wichita factory 1955 Robert Pickett photo inU1*I1 itU 1 iE IeIEI 1962 OE-2 became 0-iC Marine Corps 0-iC Bird Dog II has repainted Marine Corps field service Robert Pickett photo via Al Adcock Type CL Sport Wingspan 36 inches Engine size/type Tee Dee 051 Flying weight 13 ounces Construction Built-up Covering/finish Silkspan dope bracing strips Cut two engine mounts -inchsquare hardwood two nose doublers /16 plywood glue place Cut two fuselage sides 146 balsa glue onto fuselage spine Pay particular attention making tight butt joint rear plywood nose doublers meets front sheet balsa fuselage sides glue nose doublers fuselage sides onto fuselage spine lay spine flat board weight sheets place glue dries fuselage wont warp twist Cut out two side window panels soft -inch sheet glue onto opposite sides fuselage shown plans Carve sand panels beveled shape shown fuselage front view window panels also provide wide saddle top fuselage wing mount Sand wing mounting area match wing airfoil contour provide tight fit wrapped fine sandpaper around wing center section used giant sanding block final sanding Cut slot rear fuselage horizontal stabilizer Cut fuselage wing strut mounting recesses through plywood nose doubler Locate drill holes machine screws mount engine fuel tank landing gear legs final filling sanding lay finished fuselage aside safe place wing 44 Model Aviation t-up fuselage saves weight Spine cross-braces window Tail parts light /e sheet balsa Elevators joined panels cut light -inch sheet sides 1/16 hardwood strip use silk hinges Wing built-up solid LE Vie sheet ribs top bottom skins Tips solid blocks sanded shape Wing center section Ye plywood joiner spar Joiner spar ends fit mortises outer panels dihedral Inexpensive vise fixture holds fuselage wing attached see text Make sure boards straight flat Fuselage clamped fixture hold vertical during attachment completed wing Use slow-curing epoxy attach wing Full-Size Plans Available See Page 176 OSSuJOS b JaJT 00MW Pt TET LOSCUt OTISifTSR0 IITO 007700 OS IT 1POT] roOTm 57 mY IT,ST.eLleN i 1 IIA-in NyT U-ttO IT TI0504N4Wj0-T -- --rumucm j[j.OTTT.AIOfO1OO AS SEWN rnrcJ TO UtO*TO tAStINO N 550 ify m Iuaua/ooo OITTtTm uoona TmSROITSoTTmTT/TIPT ao routmoosItO Ptmq__ 1 00 luau ow 0000 mAR11Sm OOkW IJE2/OIC 131R1 Io II StALE PROPILE SPORT COTETRSarP MOL CNTOPTOTOm -- HTJ OTSO0-00 POTOT ~4II/I OTOOS MINTSTMIll 000 0*60 TILLflimS IWSAI 000110 005 tOOTPItS *ISOIT NOuNTOTIONRe ma Elect MMIT TSRWOYTS100SPIZ0~ Empennage Cut tail surfaces ADF loop dome soft 34 sheet Cut elevator joiner strip hardwood glue elevators Hinge elevator horizontal stabilizer whatever type hinges prefer sand both airfoil contour Glue fin vertical stabilizer dry use pattern cut mounting slot top fuselage Sand rudder airfoil cross-section dont glue rudder place until vertical stabilizer installed fuselage Note counterbalances elevators rudder real Cessnas have sharp pointsfor fidelity scale careful keep points sharp during shaping handling coated glue strength Covering Cover parts lightweight silkspan before assembling plane Follow three coats sanding sealer sanded 600-grit paper after coat will give smooth lightweight surface color coats will also strengthen model Assembly Sand dope sanding sealer wood surfaces glued glue will bond bare wood Drill several small shallow holes glue relief bottom center wing wing saddle will provide solid glue joint wing attachment Use slow-curing epoxy attach wing stabilizer allow ample time align before glue sets made simple vise fixture pine 1 x 2 1 x 4 stock hold fuselage vertical glued wing place Use square drafting triangle sure wing set right angles fuselage After wing/fuselage joint has set glue horizontal stabilizer its fuselage slot Align horizontal stabilizer its parallel wing viewed front rear Align hinge line right angles fuselage did wing Glue vertical stabilizer/fin slot top fuselage sure its perpendicular horizontal stabilizer Glue ADF loop dome onto fuselage Cut shape two wing struts hardwood use streamlined aluminum tubing epoxy previously-cut mounting holes After necessary crackfilling final sanding youre ready paint Painting Marking wing tail undersurfaces bottom fuselage wing struts landing gear legs sprayed two coats AeroGloss flat white white areas masked top surfaces fuselage sides sprayed two coats olive drab dope its heavy go easy Window-panel masks cut frisket paper low-tack transparent masking paper available artist drafting supply stores some hobby shops Window panels sprayed light blue Aileron flap hinge lines door outline India ink national insignia 1 1/2-inch fuselage two-inch wing pressuresensitive decals Sig Manufacturing Co very close scale size MARINES fuselage sides oneinch military block letters Northeast Screen Graphics MARINES underside left wing 1/2-inch military block letters hand-cut pressure-sensitive film couldnt find store-bought letters size aircraft serial numbers fuselage rear 46 numeral decals plastic model kit After markings applied sprayed two light coats clear dope over entire model seal fuelproof markings Hardware We used Ace R/C one-inch Continued page 48 February 1994 45 FOX MANUFACTURING COMPANY INTRODUCES OUR NEWEST 2 CYCLE ENGINE THE FOX 46BB ABC SCHNEURLE NEW! EXCITING! AWESOME! best describes new Fox 46BB ABC engine engine has extra strong crankshaft made 8620 steel mounted dual ball bearings connecting rod extra rugged bushed top bottom phosphor bronze bushing Fox 46BB ABC comes equipped new Fox E-Z carburetor conventional muffler 2 diameter cast aluminum spinner believe will amazed super power user friendliness new Fox 46BB ABC Part #24698 R/CPart # 14698 CIL Bore 860 Stroke 790 Disp 459 Weight muffler 13 oz RPM 10-6 Prop 14800 START RIGHT & STAY RIGHT WITH FOX FLY AMERICAN *** FLY FOX FOX MANUFACTURING CO 5305 TOWSON AVENUE SMITH AR 72901 646-1656 501 646-1757 MADE IN AMERICA CessnalBrown Continued page 45 plastic spinner realistic effect military specified flat black propellers outennost four inches orange-yellow painted up black plastic prop show wheels 1-inch Sullivan SkyLites modified simulate scale wheels First countersink outboard axle hub accept one-inch 4-40 flathead machine screw axle Cut discs thin sheet plastic card inboard hub covers drill punch out hole axle glue place Install axles wheels screw head outside mount wheels onto landing gear legs flat washer jam nut between wheel leg locknut inside leg outboard hubcaps used convex white plastic buttons sewing shop After little sanding fit snugly wheel hub glued place safety Sullivan wheel hubs molded gray plastic painted white scale appearance modification produced wheels closely resemble real lightplane wheels add yet another touch realism Dog Install landing gear legs machine screws should complete assembly model Flying As flying craft model full-size run preflight check insure nuts bolts screws pushrods fuel lines propeller screws flying lines etc secure sure center gravity within least 11/2 inches wing leading edge model has long tail moment little Tee Dee 051 doesnt weigh much sure isnt tailheavy flew model 1/2A fuel Cox grey plastic 6 x 4 propeller 35-foot Sullivan lines somewhat surprised fast Cox Tee Dee hauled Dog around circleplenty power Longer lines should pose no problem slight wind model will fly itself off deck very stable flight situation watch its tendency float landing approachthat yard-wide wing just wants keep flying model thoroughly enjoyable satisfying project Remember always fly safely ers Continued page 40 writing Jeff help him out Such ambition interest younger members should go waste Helicopters need write concerning feelings about issue Ive flying helicopters over 10 years decided get insurance because includes Model Aviation magazine disbelief magazine geared towards airplanes Myself 32 other members feel just little too bias[ed] will switching another organization until such time [as] stops gear up go after helicopter enthusiast about something return magazine Continued page 70 48 Model Aviation BEGINNERS DONT GIVE UP unfortunately MOST advertised RIC trainers much too fast unstable average beginner take heart because ou COULD SOLO YOUR VERY FIRST TIME UP No longer mislead Thanks extensive trainer Ilight-testing ever conducted hobby can now know advance ones will fly slow hands-oft stable just so-so intermediate trainers grossly misnamed pull no punches Send $350 plus 520 postage tor EASE-OF-FLYING RATINGS OF RIC TRAINERS Over 40 models evaluated includingAflFa Also grades ease-of-build ing explains basic aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainers good trainers marketed does no warn about GUARANTEED enlightening time-saving money-saving RIG publication have ever read money back Also available Flying lessons written especially lone eagle must go alone Learning Fly ic Without Instructor $395 plus 75 postage Includes trouble-shooting flight problems Send check money order JIm Waterman 3818 Deerfield Dr San Antonio TX 78218 sets up under 501 colors pans custom seconds No ropesI logos searing avarlleno assembIyj 131 RAvENwoco Ro

The February 1957 American Modeler publis Walter M view rare always tL classic Bird Dog II magnificent 3 Jr foura IL LO Cessna OE-2 Over years February 1994 41 U Olin Brown Sheet aluminum landing gear legs add realism simple modification Sullivan SkyLite wheels gives scale lightplane appearance copy drawing shuffled house house drawer drawer kept popping up remind us someday ought model striking little plane Well after thirty-something years faithful reminding finally recovered little dog-eared Jefferies drawing decided someday arrived Weve always admired lines Cessnas 180 OE-2 squared tips tall angular vertical stabilizers wanted model closely resembled OE-2 wasnt too tedious timeconsuming build decided profile type one-inch-to-the-foot scale outlines fuselage wing tail surfaces close scale could reproduce model has hollow fuselage save weight fuselage -inch sheet-balsa profile spine covered markings Squadron/Signal Publications book 0-] Bird Dog Action Al Adcock has excellent photos OE-2s well other 0-is recommend source history Bird Dog family CONSTRUCTION Construction fairly simple advise study plans read article before starting Pay constant attention saving weight particularly fuselage tail assure anything tail-heavy drag Wing The wing outline scale airfoil isnt OE-2s NACA 2412 airfoil upswept bottom surface models wing has flat underside ease construction Trace wings bottom skin outline onto A6 sheet balsa cut out Use either 6 x 36 sheet two narrower sheets edge-glued together Pin bottom wing skin flat onto building board Glue /8 x solid-balsa wing leading edge LE down onto bottom skin 3/ solid LE protruding beyond edge skin Pin weight solid LE onto bottom skin tight glue joint Make template airfoil cross section center section LE use partially shape airfoil entire wing LE Shape LE sweepback outer wing panels Trim bottom skin/bE correct span Cut bottom skin/LE unit dihedral-break lines razor saw yield center section two outer panels Cut wing joiner 1/g plywood glue onto center section against rear LE Cut six ribs W- 1 1/ sheet balsa W- 1 glued onto bottom skin against rear wing joiner end center section Two W-ls glued together glued bottom skin against rear wing joiner middle center section Cut bellcrank platform 1/8 plywood glue onto bottom skin Glue balsa filler block onto bellcrank platform shape airfoil contour top skin will fit flush over remaining two W- ls glued onto bottom skin inboard end outer wing panel Notice 1/ gap between front ends W- 1 ribs solid LE allows space plywood 42 Model Aviation Tee Dee 051 really hauls Bird Dog around circle Although designed aerobatics model will ioop Mounting engine tank inboard gives scale appearance judges outside circle Authentic color scheme markings make model real eye-catcher Completed 36-inch-span model has scale outlines Cessna factory flat olive drab white color scheme wing joiners outer ends balance ribs W-2 through W-8 cut /I6 sheet balsa glued onto bottom wing skin against rear solid LE positions shown plans Cut two spacers 1/8 plywood glue edge bottom skin outer wing panel between ribs W-1 W-2 center section outer panels use sanding block bevel trailing edges bottom wing skins protrude behind rear ends ribs Use tops ribs guide bevel trailing-edge surfaces top wing skins can glued flush onto beveled surfaces Apply strips masking tape top edges ribs keep cutting flattening during beveling beveling somewhat tedious procedure will assure close fit top wing skin Cut top wing skins 1A6 balsa glue center section outer panels Pin top skins ribs allow sections dry weighted pinned fiat board Cut solid balsa tips outline shape Mortise left tip block plywood leadout guide will fit Glue tip blocks place carve sand final shape Cut wing strut hole bottom outer panel wingtip has /2 inch dihedral close scale Fit wing panels center section insure joiner strip ends fit outer panel tenons outer panel/center section joints will true flush Fill cracks dihedral tipblock joints use latex filler ZAR Wood Patch because its soft consistency easy working dry Sand completed wing final contour surface finish lay aside safe place Fuselage save weight fuselage hollow wood light could find attention saving weight really paid off like building stick-andtissue fuselage side larger pieces Cut fuselage outline spine square bracing strips t sure cut out inset tailwheel mounting block Pin fuselage spine onto plan outline add -inch-square February 1994 43 Full-scale Bird Dog number 140078 test hop Cessnas Wichita factory 1955 Robert Pickett photo inU1*I1 itU 1 iE IeIEI 1962 OE-2 became 0-iC Marine Corps 0-iC Bird Dog II has repainted Marine Corps field service Robert Pickett photo via Al Adcock Type CL Sport Wingspan 36 inches Engine size/type Tee Dee 051 Flying weight 13 ounces Construction Built-up Covering/finish Silkspan dope bracing strips Cut two engine mounts -inchsquare hardwood two nose doublers /16 plywood glue place Cut two fuselage sides 146 balsa glue onto fuselage spine Pay particular attention making tight butt joint rear plywood nose doublers meets front sheet balsa fuselage sides glue nose doublers fuselage sides onto fuselage spine lay spine flat board weight sheets place glue dries fuselage wont warp twist Cut out two side window panels soft -inch sheet glue onto opposite sides fuselage shown plans Carve sand panels beveled shape shown fuselage front view window panels also provide wide saddle top fuselage wing mount Sand wing mounting area match wing airfoil contour provide tight fit wrapped fine sandpaper around wing center section used giant sanding block final sanding Cut slot rear fuselage horizontal stabilizer Cut fuselage wing strut mounting recesses through plywood nose doubler Locate drill holes machine screws mount engine fuel tank landing gear legs final filling sanding lay finished fuselage aside safe place wing 44 Model Aviation t-up fuselage saves weight Spine cross-braces window Tail parts light /e sheet balsa Elevators joined panels cut light -inch sheet sides 1/16 hardwood strip use silk hinges Wing built-up solid LE Vie sheet ribs top bottom skins Tips solid blocks sanded shape Wing center section Ye plywood joiner spar Joiner spar ends fit mortises outer panels dihedral Inexpensive vise fixture holds fuselage wing attached see text Make sure boards straight flat Fuselage clamped fixture hold vertical during attachment completed wing Use slow-curing epoxy attach wing Full-Size Plans Available See Page 176 OSSuJOS b JaJT 00MW Pt TET LOSCUt OTISifTSR0 IITO 007700 OS IT 1POT] roOTm 57 mY IT,ST.eLleN i 1 IIA-in NyT U-ttO IT TI0504N4Wj0-T -- --rumucm j[j.OTTT.AIOfO1OO AS SEWN rnrcJ TO UtO*TO tAStINO N 550 ify m Iuaua/ooo OITTtTm uoona TmSROITSoTTmTT/TIPT ao routmoosItO Ptmq__ 1 00 luau ow 0000 mAR11Sm OOkW IJE2/OIC 131R1 Io II StALE PROPILE SPORT COTETRSarP MOL CNTOPTOTOm -- HTJ OTSO0-00 POTOT ~4II/I OTOOS MINTSTMIll 000 0*60 TILLflimS IWSAI 000110 005 tOOTPItS *ISOIT NOuNTOTIONRe ma Elect MMIT TSRWOYTS100SPIZ0~ Empennage Cut tail surfaces ADF loop dome soft 34 sheet Cut elevator joiner strip hardwood glue elevators Hinge elevator horizontal stabilizer whatever type hinges prefer sand both airfoil contour Glue fin vertical stabilizer dry use pattern cut mounting slot top fuselage Sand rudder airfoil cross-section dont glue rudder place until vertical stabilizer installed fuselage Note counterbalances elevators rudder real Cessnas have sharp pointsfor fidelity scale careful keep points sharp during shaping handling coated glue strength Covering Cover parts lightweight silkspan before assembling plane Follow three coats sanding sealer sanded 600-grit paper after coat will give smooth lightweight surface color coats will also strengthen model Assembly Sand dope sanding sealer wood surfaces glued glue will bond bare wood Drill several small shallow holes glue relief bottom center wing wing saddle will provide solid glue joint wing attachment Use slow-curing epoxy attach wing stabilizer allow ample time align before glue sets made simple vise fixture pine 1 x 2 1 x 4 stock hold fuselage vertical glued wing place Use square drafting triangle sure wing set right angles fuselage After wing/fuselage joint has set glue horizontal stabilizer its fuselage slot Align horizontal stabilizer its parallel wing viewed front rear Align hinge line right angles fuselage did wing Glue vertical stabilizer/fin slot top fuselage sure its perpendicular horizontal stabilizer Glue ADF loop dome onto fuselage Cut shape two wing struts hardwood use streamlined aluminum tubing epoxy previously-cut mounting holes After necessary crackfilling final sanding youre ready paint Painting Marking wing tail undersurfaces bottom fuselage wing struts landing gear legs sprayed two coats AeroGloss flat white white areas masked top surfaces fuselage sides sprayed two coats olive drab dope its heavy go easy Window-panel masks cut frisket paper low-tack transparent masking paper available artist drafting supply stores some hobby shops Window panels sprayed light blue Aileron flap hinge lines door outline India ink national insignia 1 1/2-inch fuselage two-inch wing pressuresensitive decals Sig Manufacturing Co very close scale size MARINES fuselage sides oneinch military block letters Northeast Screen Graphics MARINES underside left wing 1/2-inch military block letters hand-cut pressure-sensitive film couldnt find store-bought letters size aircraft serial numbers fuselage rear 46 numeral decals plastic model kit After markings applied sprayed two light coats clear dope over entire model seal fuelproof markings Hardware We used Ace R/C one-inch Continued page 48 February 1994 45 FOX MANUFACTURING COMPANY INTRODUCES OUR NEWEST 2 CYCLE ENGINE THE FOX 46BB ABC SCHNEURLE NEW! EXCITING! AWESOME! best describes new Fox 46BB ABC engine engine has extra strong crankshaft made 8620 steel mounted dual ball bearings connecting rod extra rugged bushed top bottom phosphor bronze bushing Fox 46BB ABC comes equipped new Fox E-Z carburetor conventional muffler 2 diameter cast aluminum spinner believe will amazed super power user friendliness new Fox 46BB ABC Part #24698 R/CPart # 14698 CIL Bore 860 Stroke 790 Disp 459 Weight muffler 13 oz RPM 10-6 Prop 14800 START RIGHT & STAY RIGHT WITH FOX FLY AMERICAN *** FLY FOX FOX MANUFACTURING CO 5305 TOWSON AVENUE SMITH AR 72901 646-1656 501 646-1757 MADE IN AMERICA CessnalBrown Continued page 45 plastic spinner realistic effect military specified flat black propellers outennost four inches orange-yellow painted up black plastic prop show wheels 1-inch Sullivan SkyLites modified simulate scale wheels First countersink outboard axle hub accept one-inch 4-40 flathead machine screw axle Cut discs thin sheet plastic card inboard hub covers drill punch out hole axle glue place Install axles wheels screw head outside mount wheels onto landing gear legs flat washer jam nut between wheel leg locknut inside leg outboard hubcaps used convex white plastic buttons sewing shop After little sanding fit snugly wheel hub glued place safety Sullivan wheel hubs molded gray plastic painted white scale appearance modification produced wheels closely resemble real lightplane wheels add yet another touch realism Dog Install landing gear legs machine screws should complete assembly model Flying As flying craft model full-size run preflight check insure nuts bolts screws pushrods fuel lines propeller screws flying lines etc secure sure center gravity within least 11/2 inches wing leading edge model has long tail moment little Tee Dee 051 doesnt weigh much sure isnt tailheavy flew model 1/2A fuel Cox grey plastic 6 x 4 propeller 35-foot Sullivan lines somewhat surprised fast Cox Tee Dee hauled Dog around circleplenty power Longer lines should pose no problem slight wind model will fly itself off deck very stable flight situation watch its tendency float landing approachthat yard-wide wing just wants keep flying model thoroughly enjoyable satisfying project Remember always fly safely ers Continued page 40 writing Jeff help him out Such ambition interest younger members should go waste Helicopters need write concerning feelings about issue Ive flying helicopters over 10 years decided get insurance because includes Model Aviation magazine disbelief magazine geared towards airplanes Myself 32 other members feel just little too bias[ed] will switching another organization until such time [as] stops gear up go after helicopter enthusiast about something return magazine Continued page 70 48 Model Aviation BEGINNERS DONT GIVE UP unfortunately MOST advertised RIC trainers much too fast unstable average beginner take heart because ou COULD SOLO YOUR VERY FIRST TIME UP No longer mislead Thanks extensive trainer Ilight-testing ever conducted hobby can now know advance ones will fly slow hands-oft stable just so-so intermediate trainers grossly misnamed pull no punches Send $350 plus 520 postage tor EASE-OF-FLYING RATINGS OF RIC TRAINERS Over 40 models evaluated includingAflFa Also grades ease-of-build ing explains basic aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainers good trainers marketed does no warn about GUARANTEED enlightening time-saving money-saving RIG publication have ever read money back Also available Flying lessons written especially lone eagle must go alone Learning Fly ic Without Instructor $395 plus 75 postage Includes trouble-shooting flight problems Send check money order JIm Waterman 3818 Deerfield Dr San Antonio TX 78218 sets up under 501 colors pans custom seconds No ropesI logos searing avarlleno assembIyj 131 RAvENwoco Ro