CONTROL LINE AEROBATICS U 1 d m F 1 ii u nil mi 441 Sr AT THE END last flying season decided convert tuned-pipe system search new design number two Super Caudron finally completed OPS 40 SPP conversion finished too early year give up after building just plane started looking around another Caudron outer edge size thought 40 would handle perhaps beyond 63 ounces 740 square inches Perhaps something compact order So expressly set up tuned pipe About time talking Randy Smith Aero Products commented about well Nationals ship Vector flew same power combination using talked about characteristics moments areas etc course conversation mentioned would producing kit ordered right received shortly thereafter Intrepid just looks right As write column Im starting finish wouldnt have built didnt like design clean graceful functionally efficient lets look whats kit First kit offered two versions chose short kit features foam wing tail cores uncovered Although power package included other hardware belicrank horns pushrods fittings wheel aluminum gear etc component normally seen kits missingbalsa wood Randy figures builders want best have own choice wood will use no matter what includes kit elected keep price down basic version foam cores kit already sanded cored usually core wings after sheeting sanding Randy advised no cause concern foam bit thicker use/4 inch versus /6 inchbut probably didnt add much weight undeniably stronger surface foam true smooth Overall would rate cutting firstclass didnt anything else cores prepare except vacuum prior applying skins have technology apply skins flying surfaces Randy offers deluxe version Intrepid After skins preparedI used 040 versus /16 inchI got bit apprehensive because no plywood spar shown plans Since design has fuselage-mounted dural gear theres no stress wing other flight loads problem Indeed finished wing extremely stiff also some other differences approach foam process Randy others use spray contact adhesive prefer epoxy learned work foam Lou Dudka showed epoxy method using Formula II Hobbypoxy glue method very satisfactory terms final results however some inconveniences application technique mixed glue simply too thickespecially cold weatherto flow out properly both penetrate wing skin surface conveniently remove enough material keep wings light solve problem put twopart containers hot water resulted almost waterlike consistency created other concerns have very quick mix epoxy get wing skin spread remove excess messy job best aggravation went away started using Pettits Smooth n Easy epoxy viscosity right unheated set time ample permit careful application glue also provides stiff undersurfdce upon base good solid finish flying surface construction finished first fuselage could built 110 Model Aviation e left Dick Byrons latest based Bill Werwages Junar model weighs 56 ounces has 700-sq-in full-spanflaps wing super APC proplOS engine combination Bill Richs SV-12 Intrepid dragon Bill Rich has gone pipe Intrepid powered Randy Smithdesign nonpermanent tattoos 05 46 VFlpipe combination Bill views pipe futurethe color beautiful Construction conventional simple total installation went extremely well facilitated really nice pair long maple motor mounts inlaid t/s-inch aluminum plates Also included kit appropriate bubble canopy plans suggest Speaking plans full-size rolled plans plotted autoCAD format printed D-size automatic plotter Things have really changed over years plans well done sufficient detail advanced builder builder experiencing full all-out competitive plane first time however additional instructions would useful Ive enjoyed building Intrepid look shapes attractive plane proven design thoroughly recommend Contact Randy Smith Aero Products 1880 Scenic Highway SnelIville GA 30278 Tel 404 979-2035 subject reviewing kits another worthy attention years ago remember watching Ed Southwick fly absolutely beautiful Skylark series southern California planes works art flew extremely well Another point made think Skylark Eds close association Dick McCoy superb motor runs Ed McCoy 35s 40s Having just acquired several McGas motors George Aldrich looking around combination used motors early fiOs first received Skylark kit Tom Dixon looked thought would nice build put away since time focused piped planes revisiting Skylark find really very nice kit oldfashioned vein Its woodno foamas would expect early 60s ship version based Model Airplane News plan featured same construction original key point because original Sterling lot adjusted kit manufacture good kit build parts kit hand-cut Tom Dixon As Tom says perfect good better would build Skylark plans liked kit warmed up looked almost like coming home small parts such stabilizer elevators bagged according function hardware also provided including dural landing gear ribs made tried-andtrue sandwich method sheet spars accurately cut excellent wood would grade wood kit very good excellent Overall great project nostalgia buff well anyone looking Continued page 114 aircraft good its smallest partso makes good sense get best BRODAK have worlds largest selection control-line planes equip ment hard-to-find classics small parts bellcranks new Brodak/J Roberts Three-Line Control System puts total control airplane palm hand Write today new expanding catalog $300 catalog charge refundable first order $2000 prices complete no hidden charges pay shipping ship immediately Control Line Aviation Supplies Services CENTURY g JET MODELS INC 8 Martha Cf Sumter SC 29150 803 775-6491 RETRACT SELECTOR SPEED CONTROL VALVE 8305 Regency Woods Way Louisville KY 40220 502 491-4114 Four Infinite Adjustment Screws 2 Up 2 Down Compatible air system Dim 3/8s 1 xl-1/4 $2495 Wt 15 oz Semi & Deluxe Ducted Fan Jet Kits Epoxy tiberglass fuselage canopy toam wings plans/ instructions Intake/Exhaust System exc F-100 F-ba Hun basic kit $18999 i P&H t/8 Scale 50 Removable Wings Length 63 Sport Hawk MK II basic kit $18988 Easy buildl Removable wing Length 59 F-105 Thunderchief basic kit $23900 e P&H - Length 73 77-91 Engine No Cheater Hole F-4 Phantom basic kit $59900 s P&H HEW 1/7 Scale Twin Engine Aileron/Spoiler Contig Length 90Removable 61 Wings LE/TE tlaps Deluxe kit DC wood I/B pylons CF kit plus morel Landing gear tires brakes available Stainless Struts cut FREEl lete Air System Stainless Torque Linksl Installed Different strut configurations s Service 1 Year Limited Warranty 30 Day Refundt GIANT MAIN RETRACTS STANDARD OR 900 ROTATE 30-50 lb aircrah 2 sets 1 Standard 90 minutes 700 11 0 retract angle Over-center lock down Hose gear available $27500 pair Wt 15 lbs 1/5 SCALE MAIN RETRACTS STANDARD OR 900 ROTATE Fits PICA Skys P-Si 1/5 Yellow A/C Ziroli Bud Nosen plus choice 91 Plyon Winners Handles 20-25 lb aircratt 840970 retract angle Positive lock up lock down Optional wire struts Nose gear available $19900 pair Wt 22 oz NEW 1/5 SCALE P-si & SPITFIRE products proudly MADE IN THE USA June1993 111 COMPARE OUR RETRACTS TO THEIRS SIG MANUFACTURING CO now imports complete line world record holding ROSSI aircraft marine helicopter race car engines includes full line parts accessories plus full time ROSSI REPAIR CENTER US SIG-imported ROSSI engines come full 90 day SIG WARRANTY against work manship manufacturing defects SIG MANUFACTURING CO INC PH 515-623-5154FAX 515-623-3922 . Montezuma IA 50171 Toll Free Orders 800-247-5008 SIGNED THE LEADER IN COMPETITION PROPELLERS NEW 4 9Y~ * - SERIES 100 THP DESIGN TAILORED HELICAL PITCH DEVELOPED TO GIVE MAXIMUM THRUST AT 4 CYCLE ENGINE RPM ALL THE LATEST TECHNIQUES USED ON OUR PRO SERIES 3 SEE BELOW DIAPITCH THP 126677A8 136778 146778 1567 16678 NEW PRO SERIES 3 NEW HIGH TECH AIRFOIL SECTION 10T020%INCREASE IN THRUST MFG OF SELECT HARD MAPLE WOOD WILL NOT FATIGUE LIKE SYNTHETICS FUEL PROOF HIGH LUSTER FINISH DIAPITCH 53/i34 634 72833456 8334568 845667 9456677/ 1045667 106W8W 106EW 114677/778 115W Ii 6EW 1167 12 4W 12 5W 12 56 13 56 14 56 15 56 16 4N 16 678 CL AerobaticslMcMillan Continued page 111 solid design make transition profiles full-bodied stunters Remember extremely simple design well within capability modestly experienced builders Tom provides copy Ed Southwicks original MAN article supplementary set own instructions Priced $7695 plus $6 shipping Skylark good value Contact Tom Dixon PO Box 671166 Marietta GA 30066 Thinking plans Intrepid Skylark reminds mention Windy Urtnowskis Pro-Stunt Products now has plans available Cardinal 92 design latest creation successful series slightly downsized SuperTigre 60 version intended new SuperTigre 51 As know Windy fliers eastern states have developing SuperTigre 51 stunt engine both piped unpiped versions version Cardinal intended expressly power package although plans show SuperTigre 60 nose version havent pleasure working set Steve Buso plans havent experienced best Steve did work plans show several variants base design tip shapes flap shapes changes areas Everything documented guide builder selecting option suits buildingie heavy light etc also another point plane beyond capability can still incorporate latest proven stunt technology illustrated plans newest design Since both foam built-up versions documented whole spectrum covered Contact Windy ProStunt Products 9 Union Ave Little Ferry NJ 07643 Tel 201-440-0905 1FF DurationlHaught Continued paqe 108 required mechanical setup will left user electronics laborintensive piece art 93 glider team will equipped casual flier wish compete top international level Jim didnt mention price new timer note Ken Bauer 2306 Turquoise Circle Chino Hills CA 91709 should get necessary information youre ask about Kens Airtek model retrieval system Its designed specifically free flight retrieval should worth serious look anyone considerable investment time money particular model NFFS video National Free Flight Society NFFS announces release its own 42-minute video Joy Flying Free VHS-format tape covers sport competition free flight both indoor outdoor Its intended educational promotional tool interested groups well general public NFFS promoting video through national television campaign individual/group purchase according press release received tape costs $25 plus $3 postage handling Order NFFS 1655 Revere Dr Brookfield WI 53045 F1J vs FiC continuing problems created high performance modern FiC models raises serious questions about future event muffler/tuned-pipe controversy case point Without mufflers noise problem tuned pipes another leap performance will occur mufflers tuned pipes engine runs will very difficult time especially mass-launch situations Real estate another problem Before consider performanceenhancing aspects tuned pipes flying fields world just US anywherethat can truly hold extended flyoff within boundaries Ill bet fewer dozen such places No Ive talked has able come up viable solution toomuch-performance problem has talk further shortening engine runs well some sort intake-size rule problems ideas certainly appears FiC crossroads least US Several top fliers have indicated should tuned pipes mandated will quit flying event rather endure expense new engines models surprisingly large number FiC fliers considering FlI alternative eventor perhaps inevitable fact life future FAI flying studying results several contests seems gradually seeing more name fliersthose normally see involved FiCplacing high FiJ premonition idea time has come Ill leave food thought Ive great time writing column hope successor treated well have Thanks support Ill see flying field Model Aviation C PYLON RACING SERIES 500 DIA PITCH 7 5N 5/N 8I 87/78 SERIES 400C 866777/ 9777 W WIDE BLADE EW EXTRA WIDE N NARROW
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/06
Page Numbers: 110, 111, 114
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/06
Page Numbers: 110, 111, 114
CONTROL LINE AEROBATICS U 1 d m F 1 ii u nil mi 441 Sr AT THE END last flying season decided convert tuned-pipe system search new design number two Super Caudron finally completed OPS 40 SPP conversion finished too early year give up after building just plane started looking around another Caudron outer edge size thought 40 would handle perhaps beyond 63 ounces 740 square inches Perhaps something compact order So expressly set up tuned pipe About time talking Randy Smith Aero Products commented about well Nationals ship Vector flew same power combination using talked about characteristics moments areas etc course conversation mentioned would producing kit ordered right received shortly thereafter Intrepid just looks right As write column Im starting finish wouldnt have built didnt like design clean graceful functionally efficient lets look whats kit First kit offered two versions chose short kit features foam wing tail cores uncovered Although power package included other hardware belicrank horns pushrods fittings wheel aluminum gear etc component normally seen kits missingbalsa wood Randy figures builders want best have own choice wood will use no matter what includes kit elected keep price down basic version foam cores kit already sanded cored usually core wings after sheeting sanding Randy advised no cause concern foam bit thicker use/4 inch versus /6 inchbut probably didnt add much weight undeniably stronger surface foam true smooth Overall would rate cutting firstclass didnt anything else cores prepare except vacuum prior applying skins have technology apply skins flying surfaces Randy offers deluxe version Intrepid After skins preparedI used 040 versus /16 inchI got bit apprehensive because no plywood spar shown plans Since design has fuselage-mounted dural gear theres no stress wing other flight loads problem Indeed finished wing extremely stiff also some other differences approach foam process Randy others use spray contact adhesive prefer epoxy learned work foam Lou Dudka showed epoxy method using Formula II Hobbypoxy glue method very satisfactory terms final results however some inconveniences application technique mixed glue simply too thickespecially cold weatherto flow out properly both penetrate wing skin surface conveniently remove enough material keep wings light solve problem put twopart containers hot water resulted almost waterlike consistency created other concerns have very quick mix epoxy get wing skin spread remove excess messy job best aggravation went away started using Pettits Smooth n Easy epoxy viscosity right unheated set time ample permit careful application glue also provides stiff undersurfdce upon base good solid finish flying surface construction finished first fuselage could built 110 Model Aviation e left Dick Byrons latest based Bill Werwages Junar model weighs 56 ounces has 700-sq-in full-spanflaps wing super APC proplOS engine combination Bill Richs SV-12 Intrepid dragon Bill Rich has gone pipe Intrepid powered Randy Smithdesign nonpermanent tattoos 05 46 VFlpipe combination Bill views pipe futurethe color beautiful Construction conventional simple total installation went extremely well facilitated really nice pair long maple motor mounts inlaid t/s-inch aluminum plates Also included kit appropriate bubble canopy plans suggest Speaking plans full-size rolled plans plotted autoCAD format printed D-size automatic plotter Things have really changed over years plans well done sufficient detail advanced builder builder experiencing full all-out competitive plane first time however additional instructions would useful Ive enjoyed building Intrepid look shapes attractive plane proven design thoroughly recommend Contact Randy Smith Aero Products 1880 Scenic Highway SnelIville GA 30278 Tel 404 979-2035 subject reviewing kits another worthy attention years ago remember watching Ed Southwick fly absolutely beautiful Skylark series southern California planes works art flew extremely well Another point made think Skylark Eds close association Dick McCoy superb motor runs Ed McCoy 35s 40s Having just acquired several McGas motors George Aldrich looking around combination used motors early fiOs first received Skylark kit Tom Dixon looked thought would nice build put away since time focused piped planes revisiting Skylark find really very nice kit oldfashioned vein Its woodno foamas would expect early 60s ship version based Model Airplane News plan featured same construction original key point because original Sterling lot adjusted kit manufacture good kit build parts kit hand-cut Tom Dixon As Tom says perfect good better would build Skylark plans liked kit warmed up looked almost like coming home small parts such stabilizer elevators bagged according function hardware also provided including dural landing gear ribs made tried-andtrue sandwich method sheet spars accurately cut excellent wood would grade wood kit very good excellent Overall great project nostalgia buff well anyone looking Continued page 114 aircraft good its smallest partso makes good sense get best BRODAK have worlds largest selection control-line planes equip ment hard-to-find classics small parts bellcranks new Brodak/J Roberts Three-Line Control System puts total control airplane palm hand Write today new expanding catalog $300 catalog charge refundable first order $2000 prices complete no hidden charges pay shipping ship immediately Control Line Aviation Supplies Services CENTURY g JET MODELS INC 8 Martha Cf Sumter SC 29150 803 775-6491 RETRACT SELECTOR SPEED CONTROL VALVE 8305 Regency Woods Way Louisville KY 40220 502 491-4114 Four Infinite Adjustment Screws 2 Up 2 Down Compatible air system Dim 3/8s 1 xl-1/4 $2495 Wt 15 oz Semi & Deluxe Ducted Fan Jet Kits Epoxy tiberglass fuselage canopy toam wings plans/ instructions Intake/Exhaust System exc F-100 F-ba Hun basic kit $18999 i P&H t/8 Scale 50 Removable Wings Length 63 Sport Hawk MK II basic kit $18988 Easy buildl Removable wing Length 59 F-105 Thunderchief basic kit $23900 e P&H - Length 73 77-91 Engine No Cheater Hole F-4 Phantom basic kit $59900 s P&H HEW 1/7 Scale Twin Engine Aileron/Spoiler Contig Length 90Removable 61 Wings LE/TE tlaps Deluxe kit DC wood I/B pylons CF kit plus morel Landing gear tires brakes available Stainless Struts cut FREEl lete Air System Stainless Torque Linksl Installed Different strut configurations s Service 1 Year Limited Warranty 30 Day Refundt GIANT MAIN RETRACTS STANDARD OR 900 ROTATE 30-50 lb aircrah 2 sets 1 Standard 90 minutes 700 11 0 retract angle Over-center lock down Hose gear available $27500 pair Wt 15 lbs 1/5 SCALE MAIN RETRACTS STANDARD OR 900 ROTATE Fits PICA Skys P-Si 1/5 Yellow A/C Ziroli Bud Nosen plus choice 91 Plyon Winners Handles 20-25 lb aircratt 840970 retract angle Positive lock up lock down Optional wire struts Nose gear available $19900 pair Wt 22 oz NEW 1/5 SCALE P-si & SPITFIRE products proudly MADE IN THE USA June1993 111 COMPARE OUR RETRACTS TO THEIRS SIG MANUFACTURING CO now imports complete line world record holding ROSSI aircraft marine helicopter race car engines includes full line parts accessories plus full time ROSSI REPAIR CENTER US SIG-imported ROSSI engines come full 90 day SIG WARRANTY against work manship manufacturing defects SIG MANUFACTURING CO INC PH 515-623-5154FAX 515-623-3922 . Montezuma IA 50171 Toll Free Orders 800-247-5008 SIGNED THE LEADER IN COMPETITION PROPELLERS NEW 4 9Y~ * - SERIES 100 THP DESIGN TAILORED HELICAL PITCH DEVELOPED TO GIVE MAXIMUM THRUST AT 4 CYCLE ENGINE RPM ALL THE LATEST TECHNIQUES USED ON OUR PRO SERIES 3 SEE BELOW DIAPITCH THP 126677A8 136778 146778 1567 16678 NEW PRO SERIES 3 NEW HIGH TECH AIRFOIL SECTION 10T020%INCREASE IN THRUST MFG OF SELECT HARD MAPLE WOOD WILL NOT FATIGUE LIKE SYNTHETICS FUEL PROOF HIGH LUSTER FINISH DIAPITCH 53/i34 634 72833456 8334568 845667 9456677/ 1045667 106W8W 106EW 114677/778 115W Ii 6EW 1167 12 4W 12 5W 12 56 13 56 14 56 15 56 16 4N 16 678 CL AerobaticslMcMillan Continued page 111 solid design make transition profiles full-bodied stunters Remember extremely simple design well within capability modestly experienced builders Tom provides copy Ed Southwicks original MAN article supplementary set own instructions Priced $7695 plus $6 shipping Skylark good value Contact Tom Dixon PO Box 671166 Marietta GA 30066 Thinking plans Intrepid Skylark reminds mention Windy Urtnowskis Pro-Stunt Products now has plans available Cardinal 92 design latest creation successful series slightly downsized SuperTigre 60 version intended new SuperTigre 51 As know Windy fliers eastern states have developing SuperTigre 51 stunt engine both piped unpiped versions version Cardinal intended expressly power package although plans show SuperTigre 60 nose version havent pleasure working set Steve Buso plans havent experienced best Steve did work plans show several variants base design tip shapes flap shapes changes areas Everything documented guide builder selecting option suits buildingie heavy light etc also another point plane beyond capability can still incorporate latest proven stunt technology illustrated plans newest design Since both foam built-up versions documented whole spectrum covered Contact Windy ProStunt Products 9 Union Ave Little Ferry NJ 07643 Tel 201-440-0905 1FF DurationlHaught Continued paqe 108 required mechanical setup will left user electronics laborintensive piece art 93 glider team will equipped casual flier wish compete top international level Jim didnt mention price new timer note Ken Bauer 2306 Turquoise Circle Chino Hills CA 91709 should get necessary information youre ask about Kens Airtek model retrieval system Its designed specifically free flight retrieval should worth serious look anyone considerable investment time money particular model NFFS video National Free Flight Society NFFS announces release its own 42-minute video Joy Flying Free VHS-format tape covers sport competition free flight both indoor outdoor Its intended educational promotional tool interested groups well general public NFFS promoting video through national television campaign individual/group purchase according press release received tape costs $25 plus $3 postage handling Order NFFS 1655 Revere Dr Brookfield WI 53045 F1J vs FiC continuing problems created high performance modern FiC models raises serious questions about future event muffler/tuned-pipe controversy case point Without mufflers noise problem tuned pipes another leap performance will occur mufflers tuned pipes engine runs will very difficult time especially mass-launch situations Real estate another problem Before consider performanceenhancing aspects tuned pipes flying fields world just US anywherethat can truly hold extended flyoff within boundaries Ill bet fewer dozen such places No Ive talked has able come up viable solution toomuch-performance problem has talk further shortening engine runs well some sort intake-size rule problems ideas certainly appears FiC crossroads least US Several top fliers have indicated should tuned pipes mandated will quit flying event rather endure expense new engines models surprisingly large number FiC fliers considering FlI alternative eventor perhaps inevitable fact life future FAI flying studying results several contests seems gradually seeing more name fliersthose normally see involved FiCplacing high FiJ premonition idea time has come Ill leave food thought Ive great time writing column hope successor treated well have Thanks support Ill see flying field Model Aviation C PYLON RACING SERIES 500 DIA PITCH 7 5N 5/N 8I 87/78 SERIES 400C 866777/ 9777 W WIDE BLADE EW EXTRA WIDE N NARROW
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/06
Page Numbers: 110, 111, 114
CONTROL LINE AEROBATICS U 1 d m F 1 ii u nil mi 441 Sr AT THE END last flying season decided convert tuned-pipe system search new design number two Super Caudron finally completed OPS 40 SPP conversion finished too early year give up after building just plane started looking around another Caudron outer edge size thought 40 would handle perhaps beyond 63 ounces 740 square inches Perhaps something compact order So expressly set up tuned pipe About time talking Randy Smith Aero Products commented about well Nationals ship Vector flew same power combination using talked about characteristics moments areas etc course conversation mentioned would producing kit ordered right received shortly thereafter Intrepid just looks right As write column Im starting finish wouldnt have built didnt like design clean graceful functionally efficient lets look whats kit First kit offered two versions chose short kit features foam wing tail cores uncovered Although power package included other hardware belicrank horns pushrods fittings wheel aluminum gear etc component normally seen kits missingbalsa wood Randy figures builders want best have own choice wood will use no matter what includes kit elected keep price down basic version foam cores kit already sanded cored usually core wings after sheeting sanding Randy advised no cause concern foam bit thicker use/4 inch versus /6 inchbut probably didnt add much weight undeniably stronger surface foam true smooth Overall would rate cutting firstclass didnt anything else cores prepare except vacuum prior applying skins have technology apply skins flying surfaces Randy offers deluxe version Intrepid After skins preparedI used 040 versus /16 inchI got bit apprehensive because no plywood spar shown plans Since design has fuselage-mounted dural gear theres no stress wing other flight loads problem Indeed finished wing extremely stiff also some other differences approach foam process Randy others use spray contact adhesive prefer epoxy learned work foam Lou Dudka showed epoxy method using Formula II Hobbypoxy glue method very satisfactory terms final results however some inconveniences application technique mixed glue simply too thickespecially cold weatherto flow out properly both penetrate wing skin surface conveniently remove enough material keep wings light solve problem put twopart containers hot water resulted almost waterlike consistency created other concerns have very quick mix epoxy get wing skin spread remove excess messy job best aggravation went away started using Pettits Smooth n Easy epoxy viscosity right unheated set time ample permit careful application glue also provides stiff undersurfdce upon base good solid finish flying surface construction finished first fuselage could built 110 Model Aviation e left Dick Byrons latest based Bill Werwages Junar model weighs 56 ounces has 700-sq-in full-spanflaps wing super APC proplOS engine combination Bill Richs SV-12 Intrepid dragon Bill Rich has gone pipe Intrepid powered Randy Smithdesign nonpermanent tattoos 05 46 VFlpipe combination Bill views pipe futurethe color beautiful Construction conventional simple total installation went extremely well facilitated really nice pair long maple motor mounts inlaid t/s-inch aluminum plates Also included kit appropriate bubble canopy plans suggest Speaking plans full-size rolled plans plotted autoCAD format printed D-size automatic plotter Things have really changed over years plans well done sufficient detail advanced builder builder experiencing full all-out competitive plane first time however additional instructions would useful Ive enjoyed building Intrepid look shapes attractive plane proven design thoroughly recommend Contact Randy Smith Aero Products 1880 Scenic Highway SnelIville GA 30278 Tel 404 979-2035 subject reviewing kits another worthy attention years ago remember watching Ed Southwick fly absolutely beautiful Skylark series southern California planes works art flew extremely well Another point made think Skylark Eds close association Dick McCoy superb motor runs Ed McCoy 35s 40s Having just acquired several McGas motors George Aldrich looking around combination used motors early fiOs first received Skylark kit Tom Dixon looked thought would nice build put away since time focused piped planes revisiting Skylark find really very nice kit oldfashioned vein Its woodno foamas would expect early 60s ship version based Model Airplane News plan featured same construction original key point because original Sterling lot adjusted kit manufacture good kit build parts kit hand-cut Tom Dixon As Tom says perfect good better would build Skylark plans liked kit warmed up looked almost like coming home small parts such stabilizer elevators bagged according function hardware also provided including dural landing gear ribs made tried-andtrue sandwich method sheet spars accurately cut excellent wood would grade wood kit very good excellent Overall great project nostalgia buff well anyone looking Continued page 114 aircraft good its smallest partso makes good sense get best BRODAK have worlds largest selection control-line planes equip ment hard-to-find classics small parts bellcranks new Brodak/J Roberts Three-Line Control System puts total control airplane palm hand Write today new expanding catalog $300 catalog charge refundable first order $2000 prices complete no hidden charges pay shipping ship immediately Control Line Aviation Supplies Services CENTURY g JET MODELS INC 8 Martha Cf Sumter SC 29150 803 775-6491 RETRACT SELECTOR SPEED CONTROL VALVE 8305 Regency Woods Way Louisville KY 40220 502 491-4114 Four Infinite Adjustment Screws 2 Up 2 Down Compatible air system Dim 3/8s 1 xl-1/4 $2495 Wt 15 oz Semi & Deluxe Ducted Fan Jet Kits Epoxy tiberglass fuselage canopy toam wings plans/ instructions Intake/Exhaust System exc F-100 F-ba Hun basic kit $18999 i P&H t/8 Scale 50 Removable Wings Length 63 Sport Hawk MK II basic kit $18988 Easy buildl Removable wing Length 59 F-105 Thunderchief basic kit $23900 e P&H - Length 73 77-91 Engine No Cheater Hole F-4 Phantom basic kit $59900 s P&H HEW 1/7 Scale Twin Engine Aileron/Spoiler Contig Length 90Removable 61 Wings LE/TE tlaps Deluxe kit DC wood I/B pylons CF kit plus morel Landing gear tires brakes available Stainless Struts cut FREEl lete Air System Stainless Torque Linksl Installed Different strut configurations s Service 1 Year Limited Warranty 30 Day Refundt GIANT MAIN RETRACTS STANDARD OR 900 ROTATE 30-50 lb aircrah 2 sets 1 Standard 90 minutes 700 11 0 retract angle Over-center lock down Hose gear available $27500 pair Wt 15 lbs 1/5 SCALE MAIN RETRACTS STANDARD OR 900 ROTATE Fits PICA Skys P-Si 1/5 Yellow A/C Ziroli Bud Nosen plus choice 91 Plyon Winners Handles 20-25 lb aircratt 840970 retract angle Positive lock up lock down Optional wire struts Nose gear available $19900 pair Wt 22 oz NEW 1/5 SCALE P-si & SPITFIRE products proudly MADE IN THE USA June1993 111 COMPARE OUR RETRACTS TO THEIRS SIG MANUFACTURING CO now imports complete line world record holding ROSSI aircraft marine helicopter race car engines includes full line parts accessories plus full time ROSSI REPAIR CENTER US SIG-imported ROSSI engines come full 90 day SIG WARRANTY against work manship manufacturing defects SIG MANUFACTURING CO INC PH 515-623-5154FAX 515-623-3922 . Montezuma IA 50171 Toll Free Orders 800-247-5008 SIGNED THE LEADER IN COMPETITION PROPELLERS NEW 4 9Y~ * - SERIES 100 THP DESIGN TAILORED HELICAL PITCH DEVELOPED TO GIVE MAXIMUM THRUST AT 4 CYCLE ENGINE RPM ALL THE LATEST TECHNIQUES USED ON OUR PRO SERIES 3 SEE BELOW DIAPITCH THP 126677A8 136778 146778 1567 16678 NEW PRO SERIES 3 NEW HIGH TECH AIRFOIL SECTION 10T020%INCREASE IN THRUST MFG OF SELECT HARD MAPLE WOOD WILL NOT FATIGUE LIKE SYNTHETICS FUEL PROOF HIGH LUSTER FINISH DIAPITCH 53/i34 634 72833456 8334568 845667 9456677/ 1045667 106W8W 106EW 114677/778 115W Ii 6EW 1167 12 4W 12 5W 12 56 13 56 14 56 15 56 16 4N 16 678 CL AerobaticslMcMillan Continued page 111 solid design make transition profiles full-bodied stunters Remember extremely simple design well within capability modestly experienced builders Tom provides copy Ed Southwicks original MAN article supplementary set own instructions Priced $7695 plus $6 shipping Skylark good value Contact Tom Dixon PO Box 671166 Marietta GA 30066 Thinking plans Intrepid Skylark reminds mention Windy Urtnowskis Pro-Stunt Products now has plans available Cardinal 92 design latest creation successful series slightly downsized SuperTigre 60 version intended new SuperTigre 51 As know Windy fliers eastern states have developing SuperTigre 51 stunt engine both piped unpiped versions version Cardinal intended expressly power package although plans show SuperTigre 60 nose version havent pleasure working set Steve Buso plans havent experienced best Steve did work plans show several variants base design tip shapes flap shapes changes areas Everything documented guide builder selecting option suits buildingie heavy light etc also another point plane beyond capability can still incorporate latest proven stunt technology illustrated plans newest design Since both foam built-up versions documented whole spectrum covered Contact Windy ProStunt Products 9 Union Ave Little Ferry NJ 07643 Tel 201-440-0905 1FF DurationlHaught Continued paqe 108 required mechanical setup will left user electronics laborintensive piece art 93 glider team will equipped casual flier wish compete top international level Jim didnt mention price new timer note Ken Bauer 2306 Turquoise Circle Chino Hills CA 91709 should get necessary information youre ask about Kens Airtek model retrieval system Its designed specifically free flight retrieval should worth serious look anyone considerable investment time money particular model NFFS video National Free Flight Society NFFS announces release its own 42-minute video Joy Flying Free VHS-format tape covers sport competition free flight both indoor outdoor Its intended educational promotional tool interested groups well general public NFFS promoting video through national television campaign individual/group purchase according press release received tape costs $25 plus $3 postage handling Order NFFS 1655 Revere Dr Brookfield WI 53045 F1J vs FiC continuing problems created high performance modern FiC models raises serious questions about future event muffler/tuned-pipe controversy case point Without mufflers noise problem tuned pipes another leap performance will occur mufflers tuned pipes engine runs will very difficult time especially mass-launch situations Real estate another problem Before consider performanceenhancing aspects tuned pipes flying fields world just US anywherethat can truly hold extended flyoff within boundaries Ill bet fewer dozen such places No Ive talked has able come up viable solution toomuch-performance problem has talk further shortening engine runs well some sort intake-size rule problems ideas certainly appears FiC crossroads least US Several top fliers have indicated should tuned pipes mandated will quit flying event rather endure expense new engines models surprisingly large number FiC fliers considering FlI alternative eventor perhaps inevitable fact life future FAI flying studying results several contests seems gradually seeing more name fliersthose normally see involved FiCplacing high FiJ premonition idea time has come Ill leave food thought Ive great time writing column hope successor treated well have Thanks support Ill see flying field Model Aviation C PYLON RACING SERIES 500 DIA PITCH 7 5N 5/N 8I 87/78 SERIES 400C 866777/ 9777 W WIDE BLADE EW EXTRA WIDE N NARROW
