FIRST order business month make honest man Henri will recall subject last two months columns exchange letters between myself European flier christened Henri did because subject letters atti tudes expectations American fliers inter national competition Henri called him some fairly outspoken opinions subject took upon myself disguise identity Well Henri wrote back made quite clear no need desire anonymity would very happily stand behind words written thank very much So record author provocative letter actually Claus Maikis Ulm West Germany Claus both master event consistent correspondents has great ideas designs pictures pub lished both articles columns own Claus respected fliers world certainly deserves have opinions aired especially area international com petition wherein especially knowledgeable Specifically following last words say about subject about unrequested nom de plume would like make thing quite clear viewpoints presented mostly opin ions necessarily common thinking Europe exception views about loud fast etc rest world doesnt view American Stunters negatively rather opposite true dont story sounded Im sorry . tried write short precisely possible Obviously short form appropriate should have cluded explaining details Thus Ted arguments didnt hit point Sorry George Aldrich also brought beautiful Aerobat Old-Time Stunter LA Outstand ing features ignition-equipped Super Cy clone engine fully rounded streamlined fu selage colorful starburst color scheme done colored tissue clear dope Columnist Ted Fancher built Bill Werwage-designed Ares especially Vintage Stunt Championships Los Angeles Power Big Art Adamisin-modified OS 35 swinging Rev-Up 10 x 6 EW prop Detail left wing tip Below reveals use colored silkspan clear dope finish FF models trim including little man trying figure out left wing 2 longer right cut colored Sig Ply Span George Aldrich Stunt legend member AMA Hall Fame brought replica original Nobler Vintage Stunt meet held LA last February Note signs listing still stand behind statements though think disagreement big might ap pear Without name given people might think write anonymous letters hide behind omi nous Henri Thats what Id like least So troops what think Should taking hard look ourselves Claus sug gested should continue doing what has worked well pastonly better Time will tell wont first chance wax enthusiastic about first annual Vintage Stunt Championships held Whittier Narrows Los Angeles CA February 18-19 What terrific occasion Event Legendary indeed Rare grouping early Stunt pioneers famed designs L-R Wild Bill Netzeband Fierce Arrow Bob Palmer Go-Devil first use Stunt flaps George Aldrich Nobler Dick Williams Skylark Ed Southwick Lark Both Dick Ed members second-ever US CL team Kiev world champs 1962 80 Model Aviation Cono Line Aerobatics Ted Fancher Flng Cloud Isle 94404 wouldnt dare known Id better shut up Continued page 166 ec KIT $1BOThe BEETLE SUPER DELUXE KIT S4W BEETLE designed Y Aidha Top Japanese Riot FAI AMA EPOXY GLASS FUSELAGE & FOAM CORE WING Plus tedinoloqically advanced featurescail/fam PATlERN TEK info cOtGSOOIEtropeaff3Mhor5k*Modet flGerrnanDegi ADDRESS 34SE TURTLE CREEK CT SAN JOSE CA 35125 PA1TERN TEK TELEPHONE4O829O311 FAX 4O8298638 Lark El Conquistador stopped Antoinette/HaughtCL Aerobatics/Fancherflight two Electras Barnsrormers Ringmasters put patterns just startContinued page 161Continued page 80ers rigging points indicated Directors JoAnn Mike Keville did excel- airplanes great people plans dots Drill holes threadlent job making pieces come together forbetter basic legends attendance e line through Small lengths alu- ptional episode two-day competition/fun-fly consisted ofHow about lineup included George Aldrich minum tubing slipped over line andtwo rounds both Old-Time Stunt per theflying replica original Nobler Mr keeping taut placeGarden State Circle Burner rules theStunt himself Bob Palmer two-time national crimpedchampion designer incomparable Thun Care needs exercised avoid riggingnewly created Vintage Stunt event introducing warps same token Vintage Stunt mandates entries de derbird Smoothie among others Bob no longer flies obviously element undesirable warps can rigged outsigned least 25 years ago receive appearBefore flying check balance point ance points according modified schedule entire chilly day No way leaving must within /2 location shown fly current Stunt pattern rule al- early plan Antoinette took 2 oz lows ship 25 years old qualify Ed Southwick brought along lead packed under engine make bal- makes possible flier fly same ship two original Skylarks graced fullboth OTS Vintage simply fly 1952color cover Sterling kit still looked ance tried fly center- pattern OTS current Vintage good newbeautiful Dick Williams Eds of-gravity CG inch farther back t Winners determined adding scores teammate 1962 World Championships was over sky moving CG for- days flying event However Mr Monoline Dale Kim attended along actual Monoline-equipped Thundrbird ward model stable much thrills victory agonies defeat about wrote Model Airplane News easier fly Check balance unboltwerent dominant emotions event engine hollow out nose block No prevailing reaction joyous reliv-back late Fifties required needed leading Stunt glories yesteryear several Many-time national Combat champ Riley hundred participants/competitors spectators andWooten wouldnt have missed Control Line hon Flying model will quickly come offof ored guests alike attended Being partaerodynamics wizard designer incom coming together people planes ofparable Fierce Arrow series full-Stunt flying tail skid rotate skid will keepwings Wild Bill Netzeband stopped gone eras special feeling con-stayed Charles Mackey attended prop out grass until lift offcerned Once air Antoinette no didnt count Im sure someone did watched Atlantas Tom Dixon place second fly hurry Slow steady goes di- vicinity 60 aircraft th ing Lark design brought along several hedral doesnt seem bother me- field ranged Madman Yates Mad- full-Stunt kites others put dium winds wouldnt recommend subject- man Jim Saftigs Zilches Bill Netzebands through paces throughout day ing buffeting strong wind No Fierce Arrows Ed Southwicks Larks Sky Joe Wagner fascinating accounts larks Bill Werwages Ares George early days Veco model factory graced doubt about models grace ele- Aldrichs Noblers Palmer Thunder- pages year ago came way gance suit its name Antoinette quitebirds Still Stukas Kenhi Panthers deBoltPennsylvania attend did ladySporrwings Americans Charly MackeysContinued page 168 rninin m m PRODUCTS FORT . MODELER Complete Line Exhaust Systems Tuned Pipes led Tuned Pines * Headers Venturi Mufflers Expansion Mufflers copter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems Unsurpassed Worl rmanc 166 Model Aviation 4 ZAP UNIVEHUITY COLLEGE OF GLUE KNOWLEDGE ___________________I Pacer Tech Campbell CA Doc Laird Jackson acknowledged Den Mother US Control Line World Championship teams didnt come farthest tend werent close honor went Mr Atae Yamasaki came way Hyogo Japan cover event spectacular full-color magazine Model Sports Unfortunately Model Sports pub lished Japanese didnt stop body present devouring beautiful fullcolor pictures recent Kiev World Champs sample magazines Mr Yamasaki brought along say first annual Vintage Stunt Champs earned encore huge understate ment JoAnn Mike have readily agreed again next year Bigger better say could larger suppose theres no way could better first sip vintage brew always best liked plan give try yourself next year Vibration Heres best Stunt hint Ive heard about zillion years courtesy New Yorks own Large James Greenaway Maybe everybody else world already knows es caped years care remember probably would have made difference several places number big meets Heres story last years Virginia Beach Nats expe riencing too familiar phenomenon engine running erratically unable get needle setting ground would hold air Once air engine might get leaner richer occasionally little never sure Although tried trick bag no avail un able diagnose problem let alone cure During practice session sharing cir cle former Rookie Year Mike Rogers Mike putting nice flight after another flawless engine runs other hand alternately red-faced frustration Tigre green-faced envy Mikes con sistent predictable power Swallowing pride asked Mike come Mike huh come said Beats Ted Ill call guru Large James night see what says next day Mike advised findings Large known friends said erratic runs symptoms vibration prob lems Although dont feel ship vibrates unusual amount source problem theless proved vibration-induced although subtle nature Jim feels stock Supertigre needle valve susceptible harmonic type oscillation causes tip valve vibrate rap idly inside spraybar stock needle prone because supported place collet tightened spraybar Jim theorizes vibration point fuel metering what causes inconsis tencies engine run Jim believes needle two-point sus pension system less prone problem therefore uses either Enya OS needle valves engines needles supported both larger-diameter threaded area spring steel ratchet immediately investigated needle valve sure enough tightly secured collet have habitually removed rightangle bend end Tigre needle re placed small star gear prevents needle running muffler Unfortu nately also reduces leverage available turn needle thus tendency tighten collet no absolutely neces sary bottom line simple fix tight ening collet until could just barely adjust JET ENGI NESiOFTB-17 PLANS $4200 COWLS TIC NOSE ETS 55500JIt DOYLEJETSPOWER 4 40-45 195 Catalog $500 letter -$1200/yearcQA DOYL EJET 4015 San Jacinto #404G3 CATALOGS 59 BEST IN SCALE-BOB HOLMAN P0 Box 7I NA SAN 5500 CA 2401 Houston TX 77004713 440-4744 Please send ElmRC EXTRASRR1 Box 28-B IiM Current 712-9434102 Sergeant Bluff IA 51054 WaifModelsall kits andWEEKS SPECIAL catalog listIng MouchaacceSSorIeSEXIrS 230 33% $2299S plus $15 S&H Walt Moucha ModelsPO Box 11 2A30% $2199S plus $15 25% $17995 plus $10 906-883-1225Menominee Ml 49859CheckMoney OrderVISAMCNo COD needle cured problem like magic sudden engine almost unusable serious Stunt work became docile predict able have since replaced Tigre valves OS ones have found engine runs possible consistent Additional proof came Art Adamisin modified 05 35 Vintage Stunt Ares started exhibit similar symptoms Art replaces OS valve Tigre unit know know dont have ask obvious question swer dont know Ask Big Art Flying partner Bob Hazle reminded problem experienced Tigres sure enough investigation showed another floppy nee dle valve tweak collet bingo Prob lem cured Try out works thank Large James Greenaway way isnt Large has say about vibration Stunt engines Windy Urtnowski sage column Flying Models magazine has commented length need rocksolid front ends especially currently pop ular ST 60s renowned high level vibration Doublers made / ply x -in maple mounts small cowl openings gluing engine mounts wing center section well fuselage increase vibration-damping mass part gospel according Large James Listen up CL Scale/Boss Continued page 81 rent rules three static judging categories have broken down segments effort en hance judging process hoped ar rive better evaluation model scor ing various segments will also virtue points awarded tell contestant judge felt model out line documentation presented Part 2 scoresheet covers flight pects event case Part 1 also provides area checking preflight items include line size length pull-test require ments safety inspection fact nonmetal lic propeller being used contestant model airborne within prescribed time number engines employed flight area straightforward stan dard 0-10 Pt being indicated mandatory optional portions flight columns provided recording three attempts allowed Continued page 173 168 Model Aviation PRACTICAL SIZED GIANT SCALE MODEL PLANS Fiberglass Cowlings Canopies Available NF-15 Span 77 OC-31 112 1140Span$4200 F4U CORSAIR2 1/4 193Span$3000 Plans RK-20 A6M5 ZERO2 1/2 191Span$3000 CURTIS P402 1/2 194Span$3000RK-740 DuCted Fans Span $3000Phaniom 35 Span $1000 AT-6 TEXAN 24 1 F8F BEARCAT 2 1/2 Span $3000- ggen 32 Span$1000 FOKKER DR-i 2 r Tripe $2700 5 36 Span$1000 Catalog Plans Accessories Supplies an Canopy$1500 Order dited First Order $25 More_________________ Nick Ziroli29 Edgar Dr Smithtown NY 11787 USA516-234-5038
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/07
Page Numbers: 80, 166, 168
FIRST order business month make honest man Henri will recall subject last two months columns exchange letters between myself European flier christened Henri did because subject letters atti tudes expectations American fliers inter national competition Henri called him some fairly outspoken opinions subject took upon myself disguise identity Well Henri wrote back made quite clear no need desire anonymity would very happily stand behind words written thank very much So record author provocative letter actually Claus Maikis Ulm West Germany Claus both master event consistent correspondents has great ideas designs pictures pub lished both articles columns own Claus respected fliers world certainly deserves have opinions aired especially area international com petition wherein especially knowledgeable Specifically following last words say about subject about unrequested nom de plume would like make thing quite clear viewpoints presented mostly opin ions necessarily common thinking Europe exception views about loud fast etc rest world doesnt view American Stunters negatively rather opposite true dont story sounded Im sorry . tried write short precisely possible Obviously short form appropriate should have cluded explaining details Thus Ted arguments didnt hit point Sorry George Aldrich also brought beautiful Aerobat Old-Time Stunter LA Outstand ing features ignition-equipped Super Cy clone engine fully rounded streamlined fu selage colorful starburst color scheme done colored tissue clear dope Columnist Ted Fancher built Bill Werwage-designed Ares especially Vintage Stunt Championships Los Angeles Power Big Art Adamisin-modified OS 35 swinging Rev-Up 10 x 6 EW prop Detail left wing tip Below reveals use colored silkspan clear dope finish FF models trim including little man trying figure out left wing 2 longer right cut colored Sig Ply Span George Aldrich Stunt legend member AMA Hall Fame brought replica original Nobler Vintage Stunt meet held LA last February Note signs listing still stand behind statements though think disagreement big might ap pear Without name given people might think write anonymous letters hide behind omi nous Henri Thats what Id like least So troops what think Should taking hard look ourselves Claus sug gested should continue doing what has worked well pastonly better Time will tell wont first chance wax enthusiastic about first annual Vintage Stunt Championships held Whittier Narrows Los Angeles CA February 18-19 What terrific occasion Event Legendary indeed Rare grouping early Stunt pioneers famed designs L-R Wild Bill Netzeband Fierce Arrow Bob Palmer Go-Devil first use Stunt flaps George Aldrich Nobler Dick Williams Skylark Ed Southwick Lark Both Dick Ed members second-ever US CL team Kiev world champs 1962 80 Model Aviation Cono Line Aerobatics Ted Fancher Flng Cloud Isle 94404 wouldnt dare known Id better shut up Continued page 166 ec KIT $1BOThe BEETLE SUPER DELUXE KIT S4W BEETLE designed Y Aidha Top Japanese Riot FAI AMA EPOXY GLASS FUSELAGE & FOAM CORE WING Plus tedinoloqically advanced featurescail/fam PATlERN TEK info cOtGSOOIEtropeaff3Mhor5k*Modet flGerrnanDegi ADDRESS 34SE TURTLE CREEK CT SAN JOSE CA 35125 PA1TERN TEK TELEPHONE4O829O311 FAX 4O8298638 Lark El Conquistador stopped Antoinette/HaughtCL Aerobatics/Fancherflight two Electras Barnsrormers Ringmasters put patterns just startContinued page 161Continued page 80ers rigging points indicated Directors JoAnn Mike Keville did excel- airplanes great people plans dots Drill holes threadlent job making pieces come together forbetter basic legends attendance e line through Small lengths alu- ptional episode two-day competition/fun-fly consisted ofHow about lineup included George Aldrich minum tubing slipped over line andtwo rounds both Old-Time Stunt per theflying replica original Nobler Mr keeping taut placeGarden State Circle Burner rules theStunt himself Bob Palmer two-time national crimpedchampion designer incomparable Thun Care needs exercised avoid riggingnewly created Vintage Stunt event introducing warps same token Vintage Stunt mandates entries de derbird Smoothie among others Bob no longer flies obviously element undesirable warps can rigged outsigned least 25 years ago receive appearBefore flying check balance point ance points according modified schedule entire chilly day No way leaving must within /2 location shown fly current Stunt pattern rule al- early plan Antoinette took 2 oz lows ship 25 years old qualify Ed Southwick brought along lead packed under engine make bal- makes possible flier fly same ship two original Skylarks graced fullboth OTS Vintage simply fly 1952color cover Sterling kit still looked ance tried fly center- pattern OTS current Vintage good newbeautiful Dick Williams Eds of-gravity CG inch farther back t Winners determined adding scores teammate 1962 World Championships was over sky moving CG for- days flying event However Mr Monoline Dale Kim attended along actual Monoline-equipped Thundrbird ward model stable much thrills victory agonies defeat about wrote Model Airplane News easier fly Check balance unboltwerent dominant emotions event engine hollow out nose block No prevailing reaction joyous reliv-back late Fifties required needed leading Stunt glories yesteryear several Many-time national Combat champ Riley hundred participants/competitors spectators andWooten wouldnt have missed Control Line hon Flying model will quickly come offof ored guests alike attended Being partaerodynamics wizard designer incom coming together people planes ofparable Fierce Arrow series full-Stunt flying tail skid rotate skid will keepwings Wild Bill Netzeband stopped gone eras special feeling con-stayed Charles Mackey attended prop out grass until lift offcerned Once air Antoinette no didnt count Im sure someone did watched Atlantas Tom Dixon place second fly hurry Slow steady goes di- vicinity 60 aircraft th ing Lark design brought along several hedral doesnt seem bother me- field ranged Madman Yates Mad- full-Stunt kites others put dium winds wouldnt recommend subject- man Jim Saftigs Zilches Bill Netzebands through paces throughout day ing buffeting strong wind No Fierce Arrows Ed Southwicks Larks Sky Joe Wagner fascinating accounts larks Bill Werwages Ares George early days Veco model factory graced doubt about models grace ele- Aldrichs Noblers Palmer Thunder- pages year ago came way gance suit its name Antoinette quitebirds Still Stukas Kenhi Panthers deBoltPennsylvania attend did ladySporrwings Americans Charly MackeysContinued page 168 rninin m m PRODUCTS FORT . MODELER Complete Line Exhaust Systems Tuned Pipes led Tuned Pines * Headers Venturi Mufflers Expansion Mufflers copter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems Unsurpassed Worl rmanc 166 Model Aviation 4 ZAP UNIVEHUITY COLLEGE OF GLUE KNOWLEDGE ___________________I Pacer Tech Campbell CA Doc Laird Jackson acknowledged Den Mother US Control Line World Championship teams didnt come farthest tend werent close honor went Mr Atae Yamasaki came way Hyogo Japan cover event spectacular full-color magazine Model Sports Unfortunately Model Sports pub lished Japanese didnt stop body present devouring beautiful fullcolor pictures recent Kiev World Champs sample magazines Mr Yamasaki brought along say first annual Vintage Stunt Champs earned encore huge understate ment JoAnn Mike have readily agreed again next year Bigger better say could larger suppose theres no way could better first sip vintage brew always best liked plan give try yourself next year Vibration Heres best Stunt hint Ive heard about zillion years courtesy New Yorks own Large James Greenaway Maybe everybody else world already knows es caped years care remember probably would have made difference several places number big meets Heres story last years Virginia Beach Nats expe riencing too familiar phenomenon engine running erratically unable get needle setting ground would hold air Once air engine might get leaner richer occasionally little never sure Although tried trick bag no avail un able diagnose problem let alone cure During practice session sharing cir cle former Rookie Year Mike Rogers Mike putting nice flight after another flawless engine runs other hand alternately red-faced frustration Tigre green-faced envy Mikes con sistent predictable power Swallowing pride asked Mike come Mike huh come said Beats Ted Ill call guru Large James night see what says next day Mike advised findings Large known friends said erratic runs symptoms vibration prob lems Although dont feel ship vibrates unusual amount source problem theless proved vibration-induced although subtle nature Jim feels stock Supertigre needle valve susceptible harmonic type oscillation causes tip valve vibrate rap idly inside spraybar stock needle prone because supported place collet tightened spraybar Jim theorizes vibration point fuel metering what causes inconsis tencies engine run Jim believes needle two-point sus pension system less prone problem therefore uses either Enya OS needle valves engines needles supported both larger-diameter threaded area spring steel ratchet immediately investigated needle valve sure enough tightly secured collet have habitually removed rightangle bend end Tigre needle re placed small star gear prevents needle running muffler Unfortu nately also reduces leverage available turn needle thus tendency tighten collet no absolutely neces sary bottom line simple fix tight ening collet until could just barely adjust JET ENGI NESiOFTB-17 PLANS $4200 COWLS TIC NOSE ETS 55500JIt DOYLEJETSPOWER 4 40-45 195 Catalog $500 letter -$1200/yearcQA DOYL EJET 4015 San Jacinto #404G3 CATALOGS 59 BEST IN SCALE-BOB HOLMAN P0 Box 7I NA SAN 5500 CA 2401 Houston TX 77004713 440-4744 Please send ElmRC EXTRASRR1 Box 28-B IiM Current 712-9434102 Sergeant Bluff IA 51054 WaifModelsall kits andWEEKS SPECIAL catalog listIng MouchaacceSSorIeSEXIrS 230 33% $2299S plus $15 S&H Walt Moucha ModelsPO Box 11 2A30% $2199S plus $15 25% $17995 plus $10 906-883-1225Menominee Ml 49859CheckMoney OrderVISAMCNo COD needle cured problem like magic sudden engine almost unusable serious Stunt work became docile predict able have since replaced Tigre valves OS ones have found engine runs possible consistent Additional proof came Art Adamisin modified 05 35 Vintage Stunt Ares started exhibit similar symptoms Art replaces OS valve Tigre unit know know dont have ask obvious question swer dont know Ask Big Art Flying partner Bob Hazle reminded problem experienced Tigres sure enough investigation showed another floppy nee dle valve tweak collet bingo Prob lem cured Try out works thank Large James Greenaway way isnt Large has say about vibration Stunt engines Windy Urtnowski sage column Flying Models magazine has commented length need rocksolid front ends especially currently pop ular ST 60s renowned high level vibration Doublers made / ply x -in maple mounts small cowl openings gluing engine mounts wing center section well fuselage increase vibration-damping mass part gospel according Large James Listen up CL Scale/Boss Continued page 81 rent rules three static judging categories have broken down segments effort en hance judging process hoped ar rive better evaluation model scor ing various segments will also virtue points awarded tell contestant judge felt model out line documentation presented Part 2 scoresheet covers flight pects event case Part 1 also provides area checking preflight items include line size length pull-test require ments safety inspection fact nonmetal lic propeller being used contestant model airborne within prescribed time number engines employed flight area straightforward stan dard 0-10 Pt being indicated mandatory optional portions flight columns provided recording three attempts allowed Continued page 173 168 Model Aviation PRACTICAL SIZED GIANT SCALE MODEL PLANS Fiberglass Cowlings Canopies Available NF-15 Span 77 OC-31 112 1140Span$4200 F4U CORSAIR2 1/4 193Span$3000 Plans RK-20 A6M5 ZERO2 1/2 191Span$3000 CURTIS P402 1/2 194Span$3000RK-740 DuCted Fans Span $3000Phaniom 35 Span $1000 AT-6 TEXAN 24 1 F8F BEARCAT 2 1/2 Span $3000- ggen 32 Span$1000 FOKKER DR-i 2 r Tripe $2700 5 36 Span$1000 Catalog Plans Accessories Supplies an Canopy$1500 Order dited First Order $25 More_________________ Nick Ziroli29 Edgar Dr Smithtown NY 11787 USA516-234-5038
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/07
Page Numbers: 80, 166, 168
FIRST order business month make honest man Henri will recall subject last two months columns exchange letters between myself European flier christened Henri did because subject letters atti tudes expectations American fliers inter national competition Henri called him some fairly outspoken opinions subject took upon myself disguise identity Well Henri wrote back made quite clear no need desire anonymity would very happily stand behind words written thank very much So record author provocative letter actually Claus Maikis Ulm West Germany Claus both master event consistent correspondents has great ideas designs pictures pub lished both articles columns own Claus respected fliers world certainly deserves have opinions aired especially area international com petition wherein especially knowledgeable Specifically following last words say about subject about unrequested nom de plume would like make thing quite clear viewpoints presented mostly opin ions necessarily common thinking Europe exception views about loud fast etc rest world doesnt view American Stunters negatively rather opposite true dont story sounded Im sorry . tried write short precisely possible Obviously short form appropriate should have cluded explaining details Thus Ted arguments didnt hit point Sorry George Aldrich also brought beautiful Aerobat Old-Time Stunter LA Outstand ing features ignition-equipped Super Cy clone engine fully rounded streamlined fu selage colorful starburst color scheme done colored tissue clear dope Columnist Ted Fancher built Bill Werwage-designed Ares especially Vintage Stunt Championships Los Angeles Power Big Art Adamisin-modified OS 35 swinging Rev-Up 10 x 6 EW prop Detail left wing tip Below reveals use colored silkspan clear dope finish FF models trim including little man trying figure out left wing 2 longer right cut colored Sig Ply Span George Aldrich Stunt legend member AMA Hall Fame brought replica original Nobler Vintage Stunt meet held LA last February Note signs listing still stand behind statements though think disagreement big might ap pear Without name given people might think write anonymous letters hide behind omi nous Henri Thats what Id like least So troops what think Should taking hard look ourselves Claus sug gested should continue doing what has worked well pastonly better Time will tell wont first chance wax enthusiastic about first annual Vintage Stunt Championships held Whittier Narrows Los Angeles CA February 18-19 What terrific occasion Event Legendary indeed Rare grouping early Stunt pioneers famed designs L-R Wild Bill Netzeband Fierce Arrow Bob Palmer Go-Devil first use Stunt flaps George Aldrich Nobler Dick Williams Skylark Ed Southwick Lark Both Dick Ed members second-ever US CL team Kiev world champs 1962 80 Model Aviation Cono Line Aerobatics Ted Fancher Flng Cloud Isle 94404 wouldnt dare known Id better shut up Continued page 166 ec KIT $1BOThe BEETLE SUPER DELUXE KIT S4W BEETLE designed Y Aidha Top Japanese Riot FAI AMA EPOXY GLASS FUSELAGE & FOAM CORE WING Plus tedinoloqically advanced featurescail/fam PATlERN TEK info cOtGSOOIEtropeaff3Mhor5k*Modet flGerrnanDegi ADDRESS 34SE TURTLE CREEK CT SAN JOSE CA 35125 PA1TERN TEK TELEPHONE4O829O311 FAX 4O8298638 Lark El Conquistador stopped Antoinette/HaughtCL Aerobatics/Fancherflight two Electras Barnsrormers Ringmasters put patterns just startContinued page 161Continued page 80ers rigging points indicated Directors JoAnn Mike Keville did excel- airplanes great people plans dots Drill holes threadlent job making pieces come together forbetter basic legends attendance e line through Small lengths alu- ptional episode two-day competition/fun-fly consisted ofHow about lineup included George Aldrich minum tubing slipped over line andtwo rounds both Old-Time Stunt per theflying replica original Nobler Mr keeping taut placeGarden State Circle Burner rules theStunt himself Bob Palmer two-time national crimpedchampion designer incomparable Thun Care needs exercised avoid riggingnewly created Vintage Stunt event introducing warps same token Vintage Stunt mandates entries de derbird Smoothie among others Bob no longer flies obviously element undesirable warps can rigged outsigned least 25 years ago receive appearBefore flying check balance point ance points according modified schedule entire chilly day No way leaving must within /2 location shown fly current Stunt pattern rule al- early plan Antoinette took 2 oz lows ship 25 years old qualify Ed Southwick brought along lead packed under engine make bal- makes possible flier fly same ship two original Skylarks graced fullboth OTS Vintage simply fly 1952color cover Sterling kit still looked ance tried fly center- pattern OTS current Vintage good newbeautiful Dick Williams Eds of-gravity CG inch farther back t Winners determined adding scores teammate 1962 World Championships was over sky moving CG for- days flying event However Mr Monoline Dale Kim attended along actual Monoline-equipped Thundrbird ward model stable much thrills victory agonies defeat about wrote Model Airplane News easier fly Check balance unboltwerent dominant emotions event engine hollow out nose block No prevailing reaction joyous reliv-back late Fifties required needed leading Stunt glories yesteryear several Many-time national Combat champ Riley hundred participants/competitors spectators andWooten wouldnt have missed Control Line hon Flying model will quickly come offof ored guests alike attended Being partaerodynamics wizard designer incom coming together people planes ofparable Fierce Arrow series full-Stunt flying tail skid rotate skid will keepwings Wild Bill Netzeband stopped gone eras special feeling con-stayed Charles Mackey attended prop out grass until lift offcerned Once air Antoinette no didnt count Im sure someone did watched Atlantas Tom Dixon place second fly hurry Slow steady goes di- vicinity 60 aircraft th ing Lark design brought along several hedral doesnt seem bother me- field ranged Madman Yates Mad- full-Stunt kites others put dium winds wouldnt recommend subject- man Jim Saftigs Zilches Bill Netzebands through paces throughout day ing buffeting strong wind No Fierce Arrows Ed Southwicks Larks Sky Joe Wagner fascinating accounts larks Bill Werwages Ares George early days Veco model factory graced doubt about models grace ele- Aldrichs Noblers Palmer Thunder- pages year ago came way gance suit its name Antoinette quitebirds Still Stukas Kenhi Panthers deBoltPennsylvania attend did ladySporrwings Americans Charly MackeysContinued page 168 rninin m m PRODUCTS FORT . MODELER Complete Line Exhaust Systems Tuned Pipes led Tuned Pines * Headers Venturi Mufflers Expansion Mufflers copter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems Unsurpassed Worl rmanc 166 Model Aviation 4 ZAP UNIVEHUITY COLLEGE OF GLUE KNOWLEDGE ___________________I Pacer Tech Campbell CA Doc Laird Jackson acknowledged Den Mother US Control Line World Championship teams didnt come farthest tend werent close honor went Mr Atae Yamasaki came way Hyogo Japan cover event spectacular full-color magazine Model Sports Unfortunately Model Sports pub lished Japanese didnt stop body present devouring beautiful fullcolor pictures recent Kiev World Champs sample magazines Mr Yamasaki brought along say first annual Vintage Stunt Champs earned encore huge understate ment JoAnn Mike have readily agreed again next year Bigger better say could larger suppose theres no way could better first sip vintage brew always best liked plan give try yourself next year Vibration Heres best Stunt hint Ive heard about zillion years courtesy New Yorks own Large James Greenaway Maybe everybody else world already knows es caped years care remember probably would have made difference several places number big meets Heres story last years Virginia Beach Nats expe riencing too familiar phenomenon engine running erratically unable get needle setting ground would hold air Once air engine might get leaner richer occasionally little never sure Although tried trick bag no avail un able diagnose problem let alone cure During practice session sharing cir cle former Rookie Year Mike Rogers Mike putting nice flight after another flawless engine runs other hand alternately red-faced frustration Tigre green-faced envy Mikes con sistent predictable power Swallowing pride asked Mike come Mike huh come said Beats Ted Ill call guru Large James night see what says next day Mike advised findings Large known friends said erratic runs symptoms vibration prob lems Although dont feel ship vibrates unusual amount source problem theless proved vibration-induced although subtle nature Jim feels stock Supertigre needle valve susceptible harmonic type oscillation causes tip valve vibrate rap idly inside spraybar stock needle prone because supported place collet tightened spraybar Jim theorizes vibration point fuel metering what causes inconsis tencies engine run Jim believes needle two-point sus pension system less prone problem therefore uses either Enya OS needle valves engines needles supported both larger-diameter threaded area spring steel ratchet immediately investigated needle valve sure enough tightly secured collet have habitually removed rightangle bend end Tigre needle re placed small star gear prevents needle running muffler Unfortu nately also reduces leverage available turn needle thus tendency tighten collet no absolutely neces sary bottom line simple fix tight ening collet until could just barely adjust JET ENGI NESiOFTB-17 PLANS $4200 COWLS TIC NOSE ETS 55500JIt DOYLEJETSPOWER 4 40-45 195 Catalog $500 letter -$1200/yearcQA DOYL EJET 4015 San Jacinto #404G3 CATALOGS 59 BEST IN SCALE-BOB HOLMAN P0 Box 7I NA SAN 5500 CA 2401 Houston TX 77004713 440-4744 Please send ElmRC EXTRASRR1 Box 28-B IiM Current 712-9434102 Sergeant Bluff IA 51054 WaifModelsall kits andWEEKS SPECIAL catalog listIng MouchaacceSSorIeSEXIrS 230 33% $2299S plus $15 S&H Walt Moucha ModelsPO Box 11 2A30% $2199S plus $15 25% $17995 plus $10 906-883-1225Menominee Ml 49859CheckMoney OrderVISAMCNo COD needle cured problem like magic sudden engine almost unusable serious Stunt work became docile predict able have since replaced Tigre valves OS ones have found engine runs possible consistent Additional proof came Art Adamisin modified 05 35 Vintage Stunt Ares started exhibit similar symptoms Art replaces OS valve Tigre unit know know dont have ask obvious question swer dont know Ask Big Art Flying partner Bob Hazle reminded problem experienced Tigres sure enough investigation showed another floppy nee dle valve tweak collet bingo Prob lem cured Try out works thank Large James Greenaway way isnt Large has say about vibration Stunt engines Windy Urtnowski sage column Flying Models magazine has commented length need rocksolid front ends especially currently pop ular ST 60s renowned high level vibration Doublers made / ply x -in maple mounts small cowl openings gluing engine mounts wing center section well fuselage increase vibration-damping mass part gospel according Large James Listen up CL Scale/Boss Continued page 81 rent rules three static judging categories have broken down segments effort en hance judging process hoped ar rive better evaluation model scor ing various segments will also virtue points awarded tell contestant judge felt model out line documentation presented Part 2 scoresheet covers flight pects event case Part 1 also provides area checking preflight items include line size length pull-test require ments safety inspection fact nonmetal lic propeller being used contestant model airborne within prescribed time number engines employed flight area straightforward stan dard 0-10 Pt being indicated mandatory optional portions flight columns provided recording three attempts allowed Continued page 173 168 Model Aviation PRACTICAL SIZED GIANT SCALE MODEL PLANS Fiberglass Cowlings Canopies Available NF-15 Span 77 OC-31 112 1140Span$4200 F4U CORSAIR2 1/4 193Span$3000 Plans RK-20 A6M5 ZERO2 1/2 191Span$3000 CURTIS P402 1/2 194Span$3000RK-740 DuCted Fans Span $3000Phaniom 35 Span $1000 AT-6 TEXAN 24 1 F8F BEARCAT 2 1/2 Span $3000- ggen 32 Span$1000 FOKKER DR-i 2 r Tripe $2700 5 36 Span$1000 Catalog Plans Accessories Supplies an Canopy$1500 Order dited First Order $25 More_________________ Nick Ziroli29 Edgar Dr Smithtown NY 11787 USA516-234-5038