CONTROL LINE AEROBATICS WHEN THERES TIME reflect modeling general event particular cant help come conclusion Good Old Days Look marvelous array items available draw own conclusions Consider couple new engines sample control systems lightweight parts available compare what available us 10 years ago other dayl watching Frank Williams work Modusa Stalker 10cc installed profile model experiment before made decision develop new design As configured rearexhaust model coupled Stalker muffler very light quiet setup looks like Chinese side-mount design Tom Dixon copied Praxis 11/95 MA Frank flying engine said really likes big props proceeded fly assortment 14-5 props engine just loafed along showing lot power very nice engine obviously attempt keep weight down backplate screws provides good seal saves weight screws castings clean precise red anodized head turned gold however ABC engine piston seal hot firstrate Run conventional setup muffler seemed quite acceptable especially price some vibration attributed profile configuration After getting baseline data muffler configuration Frank pulled muffler replaced tuned pipes Switching smaller props brought revs up engine just would come up pipe purpose behind experiment find lightweight tunedpipe 60 would produce proportionally power Franks comments apparently did work surmised problem related timing known very mild Although engine works lugger its too attractive out its element Contact Modusa 4A Rundell Road Kingston Upon Thames Surrey KTl-3RZ UK Some months ago mentioned 84cc 51 cu version very successful Precision Aero 40 Randy Smith Ive observing top fliers such Paul Walker Bill Rich listening smooth turbinelike runs 51 looking little bit 40s offer After talking Bill Werwage Randy Smith about well engine performing have phone lines going hot-and-heavy after Nationals other friends got compared notes hard part listening mature normally 120 Model Aviation Palmer holds reproduction 1959 Nationals-winning Thunderbird constructed Don McClave right Bob plans return Vintage Stunt Bill Werwage Robbie Hunt display just few Geo Brian Keiffer Hatfield PA poses US team trials lineage show evolution piped model competed Junior Team position skeptical individuals get giddy over model engines performance As write engine has just over 30 flights just coming after two careful hours running engine bench per instructions everyone has experience engines says expect 25 flights before ready would have agree just keeps getting smoother powerful engine likes loaded will turn large propellers normal pipe rpm Most fliers talked using Bolly carbon 12 x 39/38 three-blade propeller launch rpm 10800 engine seems exceptionally economical requiring shade over six ounces fuel US team triais talked Bill Fitzgerald about PAs general 51 particular commented David Fitzgerald second-place flier trials really liked PA 40 ran last year flew Star Gazer version Ted Fancher design 53 54second lap time 40 After switching 51 able slow airplane 55 56 seconds better performance represents significant performance increase Bob Hunt third-place US team member also used 51 after ten days engine run classic Davids high-rpm low-pitch setup demonstrates versatile docile engine features engine highlight thought went its development example cylinder designed flange top diameter case head tightened entire surface bears case making virtually impossible distort liner Another nice detail needle-valve assembly locking collar nylon insert seals needle prevents leakagean important feature consistent runs Also needle designed valve can removed loosening nut leaving needle setting place punch mark stationary portion body position hole replacing body engine same point can change venturis quickly retain same needle setting Shirts$129Hats$995 S AIRPLANE FACTORY INC 1135 FLORIDA MANDEVILLE LA 70448 RadiosEngines BASIC TRAINER $8495 $595 P&H NEW AT THIS want gentle sport plane need KOMBAT 40 BASIC TRAINER spend days weeks months building trainer just see SMASHED TO SMITHEREENS learning Fly hour Everything except radio engine box No Gluing No Covering No Sanding No Tears CRASH required 40/46 size engine four channel radio big 60 wing span tricycle gear weighing 5-1/2 pounds BASIC TRAINER easy land can take some real punishment Most crashes usually result just couple broken nylon bolts can easily replaced minutes keep flying hours Available Red Yellow Orange Blue Order today Sport model KOMBAT 40 available $7495 VISA/MC/AMEX/COD 1-800-264-7840 FREE CATALOG 504 626-7840 #101 BOX FLIGHT SUPPORT February 1996 121 s Off Knees 300/b Seat Capacity nded Scale Voltmeter MonItor RX& TX Charge Automauc Glow Plug Driver MPlSuperPowerPane/ ted Fused Master Panel Control Switcha Nicad Glow Battery Charger 12v Starter Outtet Bui/tln 12V Glow Fuel Pump4 Fuel/Drain Switch wn Fuel Storage P/a tiorm Fuel Bottle Holds 2 12V-7amp Ge/I Cal/Batteries Sure Starts *Automaticatly Mon/tore Charge Status 12v Battery Enough Storage Carry/Store 4 Transmitters *5 Compartmenl Lift Oul Prop 4 Storage Tray 1Via aijdPPasIurVRccaetd tOLL PEE 1-800-468-2692 Mar West Mfg & Dist Co Inc 3339 Fitzgerald Rd Suite Rancho Cordova C4 95742 TEL 916 961-4703 FAX9 16 983-1923 INDOOR FLYING AT LAST Lew Gillows NEW BOOK 184 Pages8 1f2x ii Send$22 $3 shipping Indoor Model Supply Box 5311 m -OR 97304 * * Long Engine Life * * Use BRU LINE Air Cleaner Completely Fuel Proof Nylon Rubber Parts Cat No 102 Air Cleaner Coarse $299 Cat No 202 Air Cleaner Fine $299 Replacement Inserts Cat No 104 Pk/2 Inserts Coarse $239 Cat No 204 Pk/2 Inserts Fine $239 FITS MOST ENGINES 25 UP SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER IF UNAVAILABLE LOCALLY SEND TO Bru Line Industries Inc po Box3786 cente Lne Mohgan4SOlS Add $250 sh pp ng M ch gan es dents add 4% sales tax VACUUM BAGGING SUPPLIES CARBON FIBER LAMINATES 007 014 022 & 030 Thick htLROHACELL Light Rigid Foam 1 2and 3mm GLASS CLOTH 58 ozI sq yd 7515 20 30 & 4 oz CARBON OR KEVLAR MAT 2 4 5 ozIsq yd CARBON FIBER NO FRAY TAPE CARBON FIBER RIBBON KEVLAR FABRIC TAPE KEVLAR FABRIC 17 ozIsq yd E-Z LAM Epoxy Laminating Resin Send SASE complete listing products AEROSPACE Composite Products 14210 DoalittI Sari Lre&o 94511 352-2022 FAX 510 352-2021 Z Source r Lightweight Materials LLJ Box 1063 Lorain Ohio 44055 i4~A Phone 216 282-8354 ipper Taylororaft Big Flying Scale Kits Over Two Foot Span * Piper cub$1895 * Stinson 125$1895 * Piper PA-16$1895 * Jodel$1895 Semi-Scale Kits C02 Rubber Power 22 Span * Taylorcraft 1195 * Stinson Voyager$1195 * PC-6 Porter 195 Contest-Sport Kits * Hornet Embryo .$1195 * Hornet P-30 795 Fits P-30 & Pee Wee Rules Outdoor Peanut Scale Kits 13 Span * Cub$995 * Stinson 125$995 * Vagabond$995 * Farman$995 * Jodel$995 *Fike$1095 1/2 R/O Gas Electric Kits Fits Astro 035 Taylorcraft3995 Stinson 1253995 HARD TO FIND ITEMS Brown 002 Motors Accessories Over 20 Sizes Rubber Strip Japanese Tissue Super Fine Balsa Sheets & Strips Add 10% Shipping Minimum Shipping CATALOG $200 satisfied best engine have quality what would expect Henry Nelson Randy Smith engine youll want fondle appreciate Contact Randy Aero Products 1880 Scenic Highway Sneilville GA 30278 Tel 404 979-2035 Randy also has some interesting parts can really helpful Weve joked about using helium lighten models way lighten models its exactly free Randy has magnesium parts available standard spinners cases half weight standard parts Replacement heads backplates drive washers will also available Precision Aero engines need move center gravity CG back way However its cheap check Randy finest craftsman hobby Dan Winship control horns works art produces horns customer order also has in-stock items fit standard designs Dan produces cranked elevator horn slider block facilitates controlratio adjustment has new item helps us quest lighter weight heart control systems bellcrank Dan producing molded carbonfiber bellcrank weights just eight grams has bearing inserts points gorgeous piece work complement some new leadout cable thats extremely flexible abrasionresistant best quality components Ive seen Contact Dan Winship Winship Models 5971 Oak Hill East Dr Plainfield IN 46168 Tel 317 839-8316 will disappointed Tech Tips us have dealing Bolly props have long recognized efficient versatile Part ability react various conditions props tweakability tweak adjust blades using heat pitch gauge heat double-edged sword time exposure ambient heat props pitch will drift especially theyre new 122 Model Aviation 4aild Strong Light ACPs Advanced Lightweight Matenals IN CUSTOM COX TEE DEE & REED ENGINES 010S 020S 049S 051S 0745 & 09511 ALL CUSTOM AND STOCK PARTS IARF I RACING WHEELS KLOTZ OIL SOLID CONTROL LINES THREE BRANDS OF GLOW PLUGS HARD-TO-FIND HARDWARE OLD TIMER SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS PLUGS SILK QUALITY DOPE BRUSHES 5 & 7 LOOP 114 GUM BANDS TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS RESISTOR HI TENSION LEADS 112A TEXACO PLAYBOY SR KIT MAIL OR PHONE 619 728-4365 VISA IMC WELCOME NO COD MINIMUM ORDER $1000 PLUS SANYO BAlTERIES RECEIVER PACKS TRANSMITTER PACKS HIGH CAPACITY CELLS LIGHT WEIGHT PACKS SHRINK WRAP GEL CELLS 1-800-346-0601 FAX 407-682-4469 TNR TECHNICAL INC 279 DOUGLAS AVENUE ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL 32714 have hot weather leave airplane uncovered may see problem usually shows up airplane losing punch Checking prop pitch gaugeusually least blades will have moved way another mentioned covering airplane prop way team trials Frank Williams protected airplane during transport aluminized bubble-foam insulating material light soft light-reflective protected Franks airplane well traveled discussed other uses thought using covering blanket small weights edges hold down airplane windy conditions last use thought propeller-blade covers Individual blade covers constructed easily material folded over taped metallic tape individual covers strung together loosely string protect blades damage heat light believe will serve better control exposure carbon/epoxy blades heat sunlight brand name material used Reflectix has R rating 455 comes 16- 24-inch widths aluminum tape used hold parts together 3M Metal Repair Tape #305NA Give combination try another subject Charlie Bruce president Model Engine Collectors Association MECA announces will sponsoring special event upcoming Vintage Stunt Championships March 22-24 1996 event Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association PAMPA Old-Time ignition designs werent published kitted wing flaps allowed purpose event get old designs flown documented unpublished developmental designs part U/C Stunt history will soon lost brought forward agree Charliewe need capture designs some really forwardthinking features time BUZZARD SOARS AGAIN 50-minute VIDEO based popular OLD BUZZARDS SOARING BOOK Dave Thornburg Launching thermaling landings special section hand launch technique Funny instructive Video $2795 Book $1695-or both $3995 PONY 2 PR S MeatkU Dr AIbq NM C7123 Cses 2994749 EU DO YOU SPEAK few left $1995 tall prices postpa battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 sale $4999 new electric starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field February 1996 123 B&P Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM SUPERFAST LOW IYDELIVERY PRICES [LALWAYS MINIATURE BEARINGS FOR HOBBY & INDUSTRY 3 Complete Product Lines ForPremium UltraSeal frictionless sealed maintenance-tree bearings Have R/C Cars EcenoPower bearings engineered strength & durabilitythe Largest Trucks HighSpeed high-heat engine bearings Inventory Boats tandard US Metric sizes es us about MIDAS TOUCH Other Fine Products Widest & d $300 Catalogs Selection Helicopters ier Programs Avaiiabie TOCK BOCA BEARING Co 7040 W Palmetto Park Rd Suite 2304 Ml toca Raton FL 33433 Tel 407-09t-ttt4 407-995-011 g W USA e CANADA CALL TOLL FREE 600-332-3256 e CANADA USA HANDS ON PRO-BOW THIS UNIQUE DE VICE ALLOWS YOU TO CUT ACCU RATE WING CORES WITHOUT EXPENSIVE AND COMPLICATED EQUIPMENT WITH THE PRO-BOW THE CUTTING WIRE IS GUIDED DIRECTLY AT THE TEMPLATES BY HAND HELD INSULATOR CLIPS THE HEAVY-DUTY CONSTRUCTION GIVES GOOD FEEL TO THE BOW AND WITH THE ADJUSTABLE HEAT PROBE THE WIRE TEMPERATURE CAN BE CONTROLLED FOR PERFECT CUTTING RESULTS WORKS DIRECTLY OFF OF 12 VOLT BATTERY OR 10 AMP BATTERY CHARGER S COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED STRAIGHT OR TAPERED CORES IAL PASSIVE RESISTANCE CUTTING WIRE LATED STEEL FRAME CUTTiNG TECHNIQUES & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED UP TO 41 SEND $500 FOR 60 PAGE CATALOG VISA & MASTERCARD ACCEP TEDADD $500 SHIPPING IN USAIL RESIDENTS ADD 7% TAX WING MFG 306 E SIMMONS GALESBURO IL 61401CALL 30g-342-3009
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/02
Page Numbers: 120, 121, 122, 123
CONTROL LINE AEROBATICS WHEN THERES TIME reflect modeling general event particular cant help come conclusion Good Old Days Look marvelous array items available draw own conclusions Consider couple new engines sample control systems lightweight parts available compare what available us 10 years ago other dayl watching Frank Williams work Modusa Stalker 10cc installed profile model experiment before made decision develop new design As configured rearexhaust model coupled Stalker muffler very light quiet setup looks like Chinese side-mount design Tom Dixon copied Praxis 11/95 MA Frank flying engine said really likes big props proceeded fly assortment 14-5 props engine just loafed along showing lot power very nice engine obviously attempt keep weight down backplate screws provides good seal saves weight screws castings clean precise red anodized head turned gold however ABC engine piston seal hot firstrate Run conventional setup muffler seemed quite acceptable especially price some vibration attributed profile configuration After getting baseline data muffler configuration Frank pulled muffler replaced tuned pipes Switching smaller props brought revs up engine just would come up pipe purpose behind experiment find lightweight tunedpipe 60 would produce proportionally power Franks comments apparently did work surmised problem related timing known very mild Although engine works lugger its too attractive out its element Contact Modusa 4A Rundell Road Kingston Upon Thames Surrey KTl-3RZ UK Some months ago mentioned 84cc 51 cu version very successful Precision Aero 40 Randy Smith Ive observing top fliers such Paul Walker Bill Rich listening smooth turbinelike runs 51 looking little bit 40s offer After talking Bill Werwage Randy Smith about well engine performing have phone lines going hot-and-heavy after Nationals other friends got compared notes hard part listening mature normally 120 Model Aviation Palmer holds reproduction 1959 Nationals-winning Thunderbird constructed Don McClave right Bob plans return Vintage Stunt Bill Werwage Robbie Hunt display just few Geo Brian Keiffer Hatfield PA poses US team trials lineage show evolution piped model competed Junior Team position skeptical individuals get giddy over model engines performance As write engine has just over 30 flights just coming after two careful hours running engine bench per instructions everyone has experience engines says expect 25 flights before ready would have agree just keeps getting smoother powerful engine likes loaded will turn large propellers normal pipe rpm Most fliers talked using Bolly carbon 12 x 39/38 three-blade propeller launch rpm 10800 engine seems exceptionally economical requiring shade over six ounces fuel US team triais talked Bill Fitzgerald about PAs general 51 particular commented David Fitzgerald second-place flier trials really liked PA 40 ran last year flew Star Gazer version Ted Fancher design 53 54second lap time 40 After switching 51 able slow airplane 55 56 seconds better performance represents significant performance increase Bob Hunt third-place US team member also used 51 after ten days engine run classic Davids high-rpm low-pitch setup demonstrates versatile docile engine features engine highlight thought went its development example cylinder designed flange top diameter case head tightened entire surface bears case making virtually impossible distort liner Another nice detail needle-valve assembly locking collar nylon insert seals needle prevents leakagean important feature consistent runs Also needle designed valve can removed loosening nut leaving needle setting place punch mark stationary portion body position hole replacing body engine same point can change venturis quickly retain same needle setting Shirts$129Hats$995 S AIRPLANE FACTORY INC 1135 FLORIDA MANDEVILLE LA 70448 RadiosEngines BASIC TRAINER $8495 $595 P&H NEW AT THIS want gentle sport plane need KOMBAT 40 BASIC TRAINER spend days weeks months building trainer just see SMASHED TO SMITHEREENS learning Fly hour Everything except radio engine box No Gluing No Covering No Sanding No Tears CRASH required 40/46 size engine four channel radio big 60 wing span tricycle gear weighing 5-1/2 pounds BASIC TRAINER easy land can take some real punishment Most crashes usually result just couple broken nylon bolts can easily replaced minutes keep flying hours Available Red Yellow Orange Blue Order today Sport model KOMBAT 40 available $7495 VISA/MC/AMEX/COD 1-800-264-7840 FREE CATALOG 504 626-7840 #101 BOX FLIGHT SUPPORT February 1996 121 s Off Knees 300/b Seat Capacity nded Scale Voltmeter MonItor RX& TX Charge Automauc Glow Plug Driver MPlSuperPowerPane/ ted Fused Master Panel Control Switcha Nicad Glow Battery Charger 12v Starter Outtet Bui/tln 12V Glow Fuel Pump4 Fuel/Drain Switch wn Fuel Storage P/a tiorm Fuel Bottle Holds 2 12V-7amp Ge/I Cal/Batteries Sure Starts *Automaticatly Mon/tore Charge Status 12v Battery Enough Storage Carry/Store 4 Transmitters *5 Compartmenl Lift Oul Prop 4 Storage Tray 1Via aijdPPasIurVRccaetd tOLL PEE 1-800-468-2692 Mar West Mfg & Dist Co Inc 3339 Fitzgerald Rd Suite Rancho Cordova C4 95742 TEL 916 961-4703 FAX9 16 983-1923 INDOOR FLYING AT LAST Lew Gillows NEW BOOK 184 Pages8 1f2x ii Send$22 $3 shipping Indoor Model Supply Box 5311 m -OR 97304 * * Long Engine Life * * Use BRU LINE Air Cleaner Completely Fuel Proof Nylon Rubber Parts Cat No 102 Air Cleaner Coarse $299 Cat No 202 Air Cleaner Fine $299 Replacement Inserts Cat No 104 Pk/2 Inserts Coarse $239 Cat No 204 Pk/2 Inserts Fine $239 FITS MOST ENGINES 25 UP SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER IF UNAVAILABLE LOCALLY SEND TO Bru Line Industries Inc po Box3786 cente Lne Mohgan4SOlS Add $250 sh pp ng M ch gan es dents add 4% sales tax VACUUM BAGGING SUPPLIES CARBON FIBER LAMINATES 007 014 022 & 030 Thick htLROHACELL Light Rigid Foam 1 2and 3mm GLASS CLOTH 58 ozI sq yd 7515 20 30 & 4 oz CARBON OR KEVLAR MAT 2 4 5 ozIsq yd CARBON FIBER NO FRAY TAPE CARBON FIBER RIBBON KEVLAR FABRIC TAPE KEVLAR FABRIC 17 ozIsq yd E-Z LAM Epoxy Laminating Resin Send SASE complete listing products AEROSPACE Composite Products 14210 DoalittI Sari Lre&o 94511 352-2022 FAX 510 352-2021 Z Source r Lightweight Materials LLJ Box 1063 Lorain Ohio 44055 i4~A Phone 216 282-8354 ipper Taylororaft Big Flying Scale Kits Over Two Foot Span * Piper cub$1895 * Stinson 125$1895 * Piper PA-16$1895 * Jodel$1895 Semi-Scale Kits C02 Rubber Power 22 Span * Taylorcraft 1195 * Stinson Voyager$1195 * PC-6 Porter 195 Contest-Sport Kits * Hornet Embryo .$1195 * Hornet P-30 795 Fits P-30 & Pee Wee Rules Outdoor Peanut Scale Kits 13 Span * Cub$995 * Stinson 125$995 * Vagabond$995 * Farman$995 * Jodel$995 *Fike$1095 1/2 R/O Gas Electric Kits Fits Astro 035 Taylorcraft3995 Stinson 1253995 HARD TO FIND ITEMS Brown 002 Motors Accessories Over 20 Sizes Rubber Strip Japanese Tissue Super Fine Balsa Sheets & Strips Add 10% Shipping Minimum Shipping CATALOG $200 satisfied best engine have quality what would expect Henry Nelson Randy Smith engine youll want fondle appreciate Contact Randy Aero Products 1880 Scenic Highway Sneilville GA 30278 Tel 404 979-2035 Randy also has some interesting parts can really helpful Weve joked about using helium lighten models way lighten models its exactly free Randy has magnesium parts available standard spinners cases half weight standard parts Replacement heads backplates drive washers will also available Precision Aero engines need move center gravity CG back way However its cheap check Randy finest craftsman hobby Dan Winship control horns works art produces horns customer order also has in-stock items fit standard designs Dan produces cranked elevator horn slider block facilitates controlratio adjustment has new item helps us quest lighter weight heart control systems bellcrank Dan producing molded carbonfiber bellcrank weights just eight grams has bearing inserts points gorgeous piece work complement some new leadout cable thats extremely flexible abrasionresistant best quality components Ive seen Contact Dan Winship Winship Models 5971 Oak Hill East Dr Plainfield IN 46168 Tel 317 839-8316 will disappointed Tech Tips us have dealing Bolly props have long recognized efficient versatile Part ability react various conditions props tweakability tweak adjust blades using heat pitch gauge heat double-edged sword time exposure ambient heat props pitch will drift especially theyre new 122 Model Aviation 4aild Strong Light ACPs Advanced Lightweight Matenals IN CUSTOM COX TEE DEE & REED ENGINES 010S 020S 049S 051S 0745 & 09511 ALL CUSTOM AND STOCK PARTS IARF I RACING WHEELS KLOTZ OIL SOLID CONTROL LINES THREE BRANDS OF GLOW PLUGS HARD-TO-FIND HARDWARE OLD TIMER SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS PLUGS SILK QUALITY DOPE BRUSHES 5 & 7 LOOP 114 GUM BANDS TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS RESISTOR HI TENSION LEADS 112A TEXACO PLAYBOY SR KIT MAIL OR PHONE 619 728-4365 VISA IMC WELCOME NO COD MINIMUM ORDER $1000 PLUS SANYO BAlTERIES RECEIVER PACKS TRANSMITTER PACKS HIGH CAPACITY CELLS LIGHT WEIGHT PACKS SHRINK WRAP GEL CELLS 1-800-346-0601 FAX 407-682-4469 TNR TECHNICAL INC 279 DOUGLAS AVENUE ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL 32714 have hot weather leave airplane uncovered may see problem usually shows up airplane losing punch Checking prop pitch gaugeusually least blades will have moved way another mentioned covering airplane prop way team trials Frank Williams protected airplane during transport aluminized bubble-foam insulating material light soft light-reflective protected Franks airplane well traveled discussed other uses thought using covering blanket small weights edges hold down airplane windy conditions last use thought propeller-blade covers Individual blade covers constructed easily material folded over taped metallic tape individual covers strung together loosely string protect blades damage heat light believe will serve better control exposure carbon/epoxy blades heat sunlight brand name material used Reflectix has R rating 455 comes 16- 24-inch widths aluminum tape used hold parts together 3M Metal Repair Tape #305NA Give combination try another subject Charlie Bruce president Model Engine Collectors Association MECA announces will sponsoring special event upcoming Vintage Stunt Championships March 22-24 1996 event Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association PAMPA Old-Time ignition designs werent published kitted wing flaps allowed purpose event get old designs flown documented unpublished developmental designs part U/C Stunt history will soon lost brought forward agree Charliewe need capture designs some really forwardthinking features time BUZZARD SOARS AGAIN 50-minute VIDEO based popular OLD BUZZARDS SOARING BOOK Dave Thornburg Launching thermaling landings special section hand launch technique Funny instructive Video $2795 Book $1695-or both $3995 PONY 2 PR S MeatkU Dr AIbq NM C7123 Cses 2994749 EU DO YOU SPEAK few left $1995 tall prices postpa battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 sale $4999 new electric starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field February 1996 123 B&P Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM SUPERFAST LOW IYDELIVERY PRICES [LALWAYS MINIATURE BEARINGS FOR HOBBY & INDUSTRY 3 Complete Product Lines ForPremium UltraSeal frictionless sealed maintenance-tree bearings Have R/C Cars EcenoPower bearings engineered strength & durabilitythe Largest Trucks HighSpeed high-heat engine bearings Inventory Boats tandard US Metric sizes es us about MIDAS TOUCH Other Fine Products Widest & d $300 Catalogs Selection Helicopters ier Programs Avaiiabie TOCK BOCA BEARING Co 7040 W Palmetto Park Rd Suite 2304 Ml toca Raton FL 33433 Tel 407-09t-ttt4 407-995-011 g W USA e CANADA CALL TOLL FREE 600-332-3256 e CANADA USA HANDS ON PRO-BOW THIS UNIQUE DE VICE ALLOWS YOU TO CUT ACCU RATE WING CORES WITHOUT EXPENSIVE AND COMPLICATED EQUIPMENT WITH THE PRO-BOW THE CUTTING WIRE IS GUIDED DIRECTLY AT THE TEMPLATES BY HAND HELD INSULATOR CLIPS THE HEAVY-DUTY CONSTRUCTION GIVES GOOD FEEL TO THE BOW AND WITH THE ADJUSTABLE HEAT PROBE THE WIRE TEMPERATURE CAN BE CONTROLLED FOR PERFECT CUTTING RESULTS WORKS DIRECTLY OFF OF 12 VOLT BATTERY OR 10 AMP BATTERY CHARGER S COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED STRAIGHT OR TAPERED CORES IAL PASSIVE RESISTANCE CUTTING WIRE LATED STEEL FRAME CUTTiNG TECHNIQUES & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED UP TO 41 SEND $500 FOR 60 PAGE CATALOG VISA & MASTERCARD ACCEP TEDADD $500 SHIPPING IN USAIL RESIDENTS ADD 7% TAX WING MFG 306 E SIMMONS GALESBURO IL 61401CALL 30g-342-3009
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/02
Page Numbers: 120, 121, 122, 123
CONTROL LINE AEROBATICS WHEN THERES TIME reflect modeling general event particular cant help come conclusion Good Old Days Look marvelous array items available draw own conclusions Consider couple new engines sample control systems lightweight parts available compare what available us 10 years ago other dayl watching Frank Williams work Modusa Stalker 10cc installed profile model experiment before made decision develop new design As configured rearexhaust model coupled Stalker muffler very light quiet setup looks like Chinese side-mount design Tom Dixon copied Praxis 11/95 MA Frank flying engine said really likes big props proceeded fly assortment 14-5 props engine just loafed along showing lot power very nice engine obviously attempt keep weight down backplate screws provides good seal saves weight screws castings clean precise red anodized head turned gold however ABC engine piston seal hot firstrate Run conventional setup muffler seemed quite acceptable especially price some vibration attributed profile configuration After getting baseline data muffler configuration Frank pulled muffler replaced tuned pipes Switching smaller props brought revs up engine just would come up pipe purpose behind experiment find lightweight tunedpipe 60 would produce proportionally power Franks comments apparently did work surmised problem related timing known very mild Although engine works lugger its too attractive out its element Contact Modusa 4A Rundell Road Kingston Upon Thames Surrey KTl-3RZ UK Some months ago mentioned 84cc 51 cu version very successful Precision Aero 40 Randy Smith Ive observing top fliers such Paul Walker Bill Rich listening smooth turbinelike runs 51 looking little bit 40s offer After talking Bill Werwage Randy Smith about well engine performing have phone lines going hot-and-heavy after Nationals other friends got compared notes hard part listening mature normally 120 Model Aviation Palmer holds reproduction 1959 Nationals-winning Thunderbird constructed Don McClave right Bob plans return Vintage Stunt Bill Werwage Robbie Hunt display just few Geo Brian Keiffer Hatfield PA poses US team trials lineage show evolution piped model competed Junior Team position skeptical individuals get giddy over model engines performance As write engine has just over 30 flights just coming after two careful hours running engine bench per instructions everyone has experience engines says expect 25 flights before ready would have agree just keeps getting smoother powerful engine likes loaded will turn large propellers normal pipe rpm Most fliers talked using Bolly carbon 12 x 39/38 three-blade propeller launch rpm 10800 engine seems exceptionally economical requiring shade over six ounces fuel US team triais talked Bill Fitzgerald about PAs general 51 particular commented David Fitzgerald second-place flier trials really liked PA 40 ran last year flew Star Gazer version Ted Fancher design 53 54second lap time 40 After switching 51 able slow airplane 55 56 seconds better performance represents significant performance increase Bob Hunt third-place US team member also used 51 after ten days engine run classic Davids high-rpm low-pitch setup demonstrates versatile docile engine features engine highlight thought went its development example cylinder designed flange top diameter case head tightened entire surface bears case making virtually impossible distort liner Another nice detail needle-valve assembly locking collar nylon insert seals needle prevents leakagean important feature consistent runs Also needle designed valve can removed loosening nut leaving needle setting place punch mark stationary portion body position hole replacing body engine same point can change venturis quickly retain same needle setting Shirts$129Hats$995 S AIRPLANE FACTORY INC 1135 FLORIDA MANDEVILLE LA 70448 RadiosEngines BASIC TRAINER $8495 $595 P&H NEW AT THIS want gentle sport plane need KOMBAT 40 BASIC TRAINER spend days weeks months building trainer just see SMASHED TO SMITHEREENS learning Fly hour Everything except radio engine box No Gluing No Covering No Sanding No Tears CRASH required 40/46 size engine four channel radio big 60 wing span tricycle gear weighing 5-1/2 pounds BASIC TRAINER easy land can take some real punishment Most crashes usually result just couple broken nylon bolts can easily replaced minutes keep flying hours Available Red Yellow Orange Blue Order today Sport model KOMBAT 40 available $7495 VISA/MC/AMEX/COD 1-800-264-7840 FREE CATALOG 504 626-7840 #101 BOX FLIGHT SUPPORT February 1996 121 s Off Knees 300/b Seat Capacity nded Scale Voltmeter MonItor RX& TX Charge Automauc Glow Plug Driver MPlSuperPowerPane/ ted Fused Master Panel Control Switcha Nicad Glow Battery Charger 12v Starter Outtet Bui/tln 12V Glow Fuel Pump4 Fuel/Drain Switch wn Fuel Storage P/a tiorm Fuel Bottle Holds 2 12V-7amp Ge/I Cal/Batteries Sure Starts *Automaticatly Mon/tore Charge Status 12v Battery Enough Storage Carry/Store 4 Transmitters *5 Compartmenl Lift Oul Prop 4 Storage Tray 1Via aijdPPasIurVRccaetd tOLL PEE 1-800-468-2692 Mar West Mfg & Dist Co Inc 3339 Fitzgerald Rd Suite Rancho Cordova C4 95742 TEL 916 961-4703 FAX9 16 983-1923 INDOOR FLYING AT LAST Lew Gillows NEW BOOK 184 Pages8 1f2x ii Send$22 $3 shipping Indoor Model Supply Box 5311 m -OR 97304 * * Long Engine Life * * Use BRU LINE Air Cleaner Completely Fuel Proof Nylon Rubber Parts Cat No 102 Air Cleaner Coarse $299 Cat No 202 Air Cleaner Fine $299 Replacement Inserts Cat No 104 Pk/2 Inserts Coarse $239 Cat No 204 Pk/2 Inserts Fine $239 FITS MOST ENGINES 25 UP SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER IF UNAVAILABLE LOCALLY SEND TO Bru Line Industries Inc po Box3786 cente Lne Mohgan4SOlS Add $250 sh pp ng M ch gan es dents add 4% sales tax VACUUM BAGGING SUPPLIES CARBON FIBER LAMINATES 007 014 022 & 030 Thick htLROHACELL Light Rigid Foam 1 2and 3mm GLASS CLOTH 58 ozI sq yd 7515 20 30 & 4 oz CARBON OR KEVLAR MAT 2 4 5 ozIsq yd CARBON FIBER NO FRAY TAPE CARBON FIBER RIBBON KEVLAR FABRIC TAPE KEVLAR FABRIC 17 ozIsq yd E-Z LAM Epoxy Laminating Resin Send SASE complete listing products AEROSPACE Composite Products 14210 DoalittI Sari Lre&o 94511 352-2022 FAX 510 352-2021 Z Source r Lightweight Materials LLJ Box 1063 Lorain Ohio 44055 i4~A Phone 216 282-8354 ipper Taylororaft Big Flying Scale Kits Over Two Foot Span * Piper cub$1895 * Stinson 125$1895 * Piper PA-16$1895 * Jodel$1895 Semi-Scale Kits C02 Rubber Power 22 Span * Taylorcraft 1195 * Stinson Voyager$1195 * PC-6 Porter 195 Contest-Sport Kits * Hornet Embryo .$1195 * Hornet P-30 795 Fits P-30 & Pee Wee Rules Outdoor Peanut Scale Kits 13 Span * Cub$995 * Stinson 125$995 * Vagabond$995 * Farman$995 * Jodel$995 *Fike$1095 1/2 R/O Gas Electric Kits Fits Astro 035 Taylorcraft3995 Stinson 1253995 HARD TO FIND ITEMS Brown 002 Motors Accessories Over 20 Sizes Rubber Strip Japanese Tissue Super Fine Balsa Sheets & Strips Add 10% Shipping Minimum Shipping CATALOG $200 satisfied best engine have quality what would expect Henry Nelson Randy Smith engine youll want fondle appreciate Contact Randy Aero Products 1880 Scenic Highway Sneilville GA 30278 Tel 404 979-2035 Randy also has some interesting parts can really helpful Weve joked about using helium lighten models way lighten models its exactly free Randy has magnesium parts available standard spinners cases half weight standard parts Replacement heads backplates drive washers will also available Precision Aero engines need move center gravity CG back way However its cheap check Randy finest craftsman hobby Dan Winship control horns works art produces horns customer order also has in-stock items fit standard designs Dan produces cranked elevator horn slider block facilitates controlratio adjustment has new item helps us quest lighter weight heart control systems bellcrank Dan producing molded carbonfiber bellcrank weights just eight grams has bearing inserts points gorgeous piece work complement some new leadout cable thats extremely flexible abrasionresistant best quality components Ive seen Contact Dan Winship Winship Models 5971 Oak Hill East Dr Plainfield IN 46168 Tel 317 839-8316 will disappointed Tech Tips us have dealing Bolly props have long recognized efficient versatile Part ability react various conditions props tweakability tweak adjust blades using heat pitch gauge heat double-edged sword time exposure ambient heat props pitch will drift especially theyre new 122 Model Aviation 4aild Strong Light ACPs Advanced Lightweight Matenals IN CUSTOM COX TEE DEE & REED ENGINES 010S 020S 049S 051S 0745 & 09511 ALL CUSTOM AND STOCK PARTS IARF I RACING WHEELS KLOTZ OIL SOLID CONTROL LINES THREE BRANDS OF GLOW PLUGS HARD-TO-FIND HARDWARE OLD TIMER SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS PLUGS SILK QUALITY DOPE BRUSHES 5 & 7 LOOP 114 GUM BANDS TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS RESISTOR HI TENSION LEADS 112A TEXACO PLAYBOY SR KIT MAIL OR PHONE 619 728-4365 VISA IMC WELCOME NO COD MINIMUM ORDER $1000 PLUS SANYO BAlTERIES RECEIVER PACKS TRANSMITTER PACKS HIGH CAPACITY CELLS LIGHT WEIGHT PACKS SHRINK WRAP GEL CELLS 1-800-346-0601 FAX 407-682-4469 TNR TECHNICAL INC 279 DOUGLAS AVENUE ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL 32714 have hot weather leave airplane uncovered may see problem usually shows up airplane losing punch Checking prop pitch gaugeusually least blades will have moved way another mentioned covering airplane prop way team trials Frank Williams protected airplane during transport aluminized bubble-foam insulating material light soft light-reflective protected Franks airplane well traveled discussed other uses thought using covering blanket small weights edges hold down airplane windy conditions last use thought propeller-blade covers Individual blade covers constructed easily material folded over taped metallic tape individual covers strung together loosely string protect blades damage heat light believe will serve better control exposure carbon/epoxy blades heat sunlight brand name material used Reflectix has R rating 455 comes 16- 24-inch widths aluminum tape used hold parts together 3M Metal Repair Tape #305NA Give combination try another subject Charlie Bruce president Model Engine Collectors Association MECA announces will sponsoring special event upcoming Vintage Stunt Championships March 22-24 1996 event Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association PAMPA Old-Time ignition designs werent published kitted wing flaps allowed purpose event get old designs flown documented unpublished developmental designs part U/C Stunt history will soon lost brought forward agree Charliewe need capture designs some really forwardthinking features time BUZZARD SOARS AGAIN 50-minute VIDEO based popular OLD BUZZARDS SOARING BOOK Dave Thornburg Launching thermaling landings special section hand launch technique Funny instructive Video $2795 Book $1695-or both $3995 PONY 2 PR S MeatkU Dr AIbq NM C7123 Cses 2994749 EU DO YOU SPEAK few left $1995 tall prices postpa battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 sale $4999 new electric starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field February 1996 123 B&P Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM SUPERFAST LOW IYDELIVERY PRICES [LALWAYS MINIATURE BEARINGS FOR HOBBY & INDUSTRY 3 Complete Product Lines ForPremium UltraSeal frictionless sealed maintenance-tree bearings Have R/C Cars EcenoPower bearings engineered strength & durabilitythe Largest Trucks HighSpeed high-heat engine bearings Inventory Boats tandard US Metric sizes es us about MIDAS TOUCH Other Fine Products Widest & d $300 Catalogs Selection Helicopters ier Programs Avaiiabie TOCK BOCA BEARING Co 7040 W Palmetto Park Rd Suite 2304 Ml toca Raton FL 33433 Tel 407-09t-ttt4 407-995-011 g W USA e CANADA CALL TOLL FREE 600-332-3256 e CANADA USA HANDS ON PRO-BOW THIS UNIQUE DE VICE ALLOWS YOU TO CUT ACCU RATE WING CORES WITHOUT EXPENSIVE AND COMPLICATED EQUIPMENT WITH THE PRO-BOW THE CUTTING WIRE IS GUIDED DIRECTLY AT THE TEMPLATES BY HAND HELD INSULATOR CLIPS THE HEAVY-DUTY CONSTRUCTION GIVES GOOD FEEL TO THE BOW AND WITH THE ADJUSTABLE HEAT PROBE THE WIRE TEMPERATURE CAN BE CONTROLLED FOR PERFECT CUTTING RESULTS WORKS DIRECTLY OFF OF 12 VOLT BATTERY OR 10 AMP BATTERY CHARGER S COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED STRAIGHT OR TAPERED CORES IAL PASSIVE RESISTANCE CUTTING WIRE LATED STEEL FRAME CUTTiNG TECHNIQUES & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED UP TO 41 SEND $500 FOR 60 PAGE CATALOG VISA & MASTERCARD ACCEP TEDADD $500 SHIPPING IN USAIL RESIDENTS ADD 7% TAX WING MFG 306 E SIMMONS GALESBURO IL 61401CALL 30g-342-3009
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/02
Page Numbers: 120, 121, 122, 123
CONTROL LINE AEROBATICS WHEN THERES TIME reflect modeling general event particular cant help come conclusion Good Old Days Look marvelous array items available draw own conclusions Consider couple new engines sample control systems lightweight parts available compare what available us 10 years ago other dayl watching Frank Williams work Modusa Stalker 10cc installed profile model experiment before made decision develop new design As configured rearexhaust model coupled Stalker muffler very light quiet setup looks like Chinese side-mount design Tom Dixon copied Praxis 11/95 MA Frank flying engine said really likes big props proceeded fly assortment 14-5 props engine just loafed along showing lot power very nice engine obviously attempt keep weight down backplate screws provides good seal saves weight screws castings clean precise red anodized head turned gold however ABC engine piston seal hot firstrate Run conventional setup muffler seemed quite acceptable especially price some vibration attributed profile configuration After getting baseline data muffler configuration Frank pulled muffler replaced tuned pipes Switching smaller props brought revs up engine just would come up pipe purpose behind experiment find lightweight tunedpipe 60 would produce proportionally power Franks comments apparently did work surmised problem related timing known very mild Although engine works lugger its too attractive out its element Contact Modusa 4A Rundell Road Kingston Upon Thames Surrey KTl-3RZ UK Some months ago mentioned 84cc 51 cu version very successful Precision Aero 40 Randy Smith Ive observing top fliers such Paul Walker Bill Rich listening smooth turbinelike runs 51 looking little bit 40s offer After talking Bill Werwage Randy Smith about well engine performing have phone lines going hot-and-heavy after Nationals other friends got compared notes hard part listening mature normally 120 Model Aviation Palmer holds reproduction 1959 Nationals-winning Thunderbird constructed Don McClave right Bob plans return Vintage Stunt Bill Werwage Robbie Hunt display just few Geo Brian Keiffer Hatfield PA poses US team trials lineage show evolution piped model competed Junior Team position skeptical individuals get giddy over model engines performance As write engine has just over 30 flights just coming after two careful hours running engine bench per instructions everyone has experience engines says expect 25 flights before ready would have agree just keeps getting smoother powerful engine likes loaded will turn large propellers normal pipe rpm Most fliers talked using Bolly carbon 12 x 39/38 three-blade propeller launch rpm 10800 engine seems exceptionally economical requiring shade over six ounces fuel US team triais talked Bill Fitzgerald about PAs general 51 particular commented David Fitzgerald second-place flier trials really liked PA 40 ran last year flew Star Gazer version Ted Fancher design 53 54second lap time 40 After switching 51 able slow airplane 55 56 seconds better performance represents significant performance increase Bob Hunt third-place US team member also used 51 after ten days engine run classic Davids high-rpm low-pitch setup demonstrates versatile docile engine features engine highlight thought went its development example cylinder designed flange top diameter case head tightened entire surface bears case making virtually impossible distort liner Another nice detail needle-valve assembly locking collar nylon insert seals needle prevents leakagean important feature consistent runs Also needle designed valve can removed loosening nut leaving needle setting place punch mark stationary portion body position hole replacing body engine same point can change venturis quickly retain same needle setting Shirts$129Hats$995 S AIRPLANE FACTORY INC 1135 FLORIDA MANDEVILLE LA 70448 RadiosEngines BASIC TRAINER $8495 $595 P&H NEW AT THIS want gentle sport plane need KOMBAT 40 BASIC TRAINER spend days weeks months building trainer just see SMASHED TO SMITHEREENS learning Fly hour Everything except radio engine box No Gluing No Covering No Sanding No Tears CRASH required 40/46 size engine four channel radio big 60 wing span tricycle gear weighing 5-1/2 pounds BASIC TRAINER easy land can take some real punishment Most crashes usually result just couple broken nylon bolts can easily replaced minutes keep flying hours Available Red Yellow Orange Blue Order today Sport model KOMBAT 40 available $7495 VISA/MC/AMEX/COD 1-800-264-7840 FREE CATALOG 504 626-7840 #101 BOX FLIGHT SUPPORT February 1996 121 s Off Knees 300/b Seat Capacity nded Scale Voltmeter MonItor RX& TX Charge Automauc Glow Plug Driver MPlSuperPowerPane/ ted Fused Master Panel Control Switcha Nicad Glow Battery Charger 12v Starter Outtet Bui/tln 12V Glow Fuel Pump4 Fuel/Drain Switch wn Fuel Storage P/a tiorm Fuel Bottle Holds 2 12V-7amp Ge/I Cal/Batteries Sure Starts *Automaticatly Mon/tore Charge Status 12v Battery Enough Storage Carry/Store 4 Transmitters *5 Compartmenl Lift Oul Prop 4 Storage Tray 1Via aijdPPasIurVRccaetd tOLL PEE 1-800-468-2692 Mar West Mfg & Dist Co Inc 3339 Fitzgerald Rd Suite Rancho Cordova C4 95742 TEL 916 961-4703 FAX9 16 983-1923 INDOOR FLYING AT LAST Lew Gillows NEW BOOK 184 Pages8 1f2x ii Send$22 $3 shipping Indoor Model Supply Box 5311 m -OR 97304 * * Long Engine Life * * Use BRU LINE Air Cleaner Completely Fuel Proof Nylon Rubber Parts Cat No 102 Air Cleaner Coarse $299 Cat No 202 Air Cleaner Fine $299 Replacement Inserts Cat No 104 Pk/2 Inserts Coarse $239 Cat No 204 Pk/2 Inserts Fine $239 FITS MOST ENGINES 25 UP SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER IF UNAVAILABLE LOCALLY SEND TO Bru Line Industries Inc po Box3786 cente Lne Mohgan4SOlS Add $250 sh pp ng M ch gan es dents add 4% sales tax VACUUM BAGGING SUPPLIES CARBON FIBER LAMINATES 007 014 022 & 030 Thick htLROHACELL Light Rigid Foam 1 2and 3mm GLASS CLOTH 58 ozI sq yd 7515 20 30 & 4 oz CARBON OR KEVLAR MAT 2 4 5 ozIsq yd CARBON FIBER NO FRAY TAPE CARBON FIBER RIBBON KEVLAR FABRIC TAPE KEVLAR FABRIC 17 ozIsq yd E-Z LAM Epoxy Laminating Resin Send SASE complete listing products AEROSPACE Composite Products 14210 DoalittI Sari Lre&o 94511 352-2022 FAX 510 352-2021 Z Source r Lightweight Materials LLJ Box 1063 Lorain Ohio 44055 i4~A Phone 216 282-8354 ipper Taylororaft Big Flying Scale Kits Over Two Foot Span * Piper cub$1895 * Stinson 125$1895 * Piper PA-16$1895 * Jodel$1895 Semi-Scale Kits C02 Rubber Power 22 Span * Taylorcraft 1195 * Stinson Voyager$1195 * PC-6 Porter 195 Contest-Sport Kits * Hornet Embryo .$1195 * Hornet P-30 795 Fits P-30 & Pee Wee Rules Outdoor Peanut Scale Kits 13 Span * Cub$995 * Stinson 125$995 * Vagabond$995 * Farman$995 * Jodel$995 *Fike$1095 1/2 R/O Gas Electric Kits Fits Astro 035 Taylorcraft3995 Stinson 1253995 HARD TO FIND ITEMS Brown 002 Motors Accessories Over 20 Sizes Rubber Strip Japanese Tissue Super Fine Balsa Sheets & Strips Add 10% Shipping Minimum Shipping CATALOG $200 satisfied best engine have quality what would expect Henry Nelson Randy Smith engine youll want fondle appreciate Contact Randy Aero Products 1880 Scenic Highway Sneilville GA 30278 Tel 404 979-2035 Randy also has some interesting parts can really helpful Weve joked about using helium lighten models way lighten models its exactly free Randy has magnesium parts available standard spinners cases half weight standard parts Replacement heads backplates drive washers will also available Precision Aero engines need move center gravity CG back way However its cheap check Randy finest craftsman hobby Dan Winship control horns works art produces horns customer order also has in-stock items fit standard designs Dan produces cranked elevator horn slider block facilitates controlratio adjustment has new item helps us quest lighter weight heart control systems bellcrank Dan producing molded carbonfiber bellcrank weights just eight grams has bearing inserts points gorgeous piece work complement some new leadout cable thats extremely flexible abrasionresistant best quality components Ive seen Contact Dan Winship Winship Models 5971 Oak Hill East Dr Plainfield IN 46168 Tel 317 839-8316 will disappointed Tech Tips us have dealing Bolly props have long recognized efficient versatile Part ability react various conditions props tweakability tweak adjust blades using heat pitch gauge heat double-edged sword time exposure ambient heat props pitch will drift especially theyre new 122 Model Aviation 4aild Strong Light ACPs Advanced Lightweight Matenals IN CUSTOM COX TEE DEE & REED ENGINES 010S 020S 049S 051S 0745 & 09511 ALL CUSTOM AND STOCK PARTS IARF I RACING WHEELS KLOTZ OIL SOLID CONTROL LINES THREE BRANDS OF GLOW PLUGS HARD-TO-FIND HARDWARE OLD TIMER SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS PLUGS SILK QUALITY DOPE BRUSHES 5 & 7 LOOP 114 GUM BANDS TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS RESISTOR HI TENSION LEADS 112A TEXACO PLAYBOY SR KIT MAIL OR PHONE 619 728-4365 VISA IMC WELCOME NO COD MINIMUM ORDER $1000 PLUS SANYO BAlTERIES RECEIVER PACKS TRANSMITTER PACKS HIGH CAPACITY CELLS LIGHT WEIGHT PACKS SHRINK WRAP GEL CELLS 1-800-346-0601 FAX 407-682-4469 TNR TECHNICAL INC 279 DOUGLAS AVENUE ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL 32714 have hot weather leave airplane uncovered may see problem usually shows up airplane losing punch Checking prop pitch gaugeusually least blades will have moved way another mentioned covering airplane prop way team trials Frank Williams protected airplane during transport aluminized bubble-foam insulating material light soft light-reflective protected Franks airplane well traveled discussed other uses thought using covering blanket small weights edges hold down airplane windy conditions last use thought propeller-blade covers Individual blade covers constructed easily material folded over taped metallic tape individual covers strung together loosely string protect blades damage heat light believe will serve better control exposure carbon/epoxy blades heat sunlight brand name material used Reflectix has R rating 455 comes 16- 24-inch widths aluminum tape used hold parts together 3M Metal Repair Tape #305NA Give combination try another subject Charlie Bruce president Model Engine Collectors Association MECA announces will sponsoring special event upcoming Vintage Stunt Championships March 22-24 1996 event Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association PAMPA Old-Time ignition designs werent published kitted wing flaps allowed purpose event get old designs flown documented unpublished developmental designs part U/C Stunt history will soon lost brought forward agree Charliewe need capture designs some really forwardthinking features time BUZZARD SOARS AGAIN 50-minute VIDEO based popular OLD BUZZARDS SOARING BOOK Dave Thornburg Launching thermaling landings special section hand launch technique Funny instructive Video $2795 Book $1695-or both $3995 PONY 2 PR S MeatkU Dr AIbq NM C7123 Cses 2994749 EU DO YOU SPEAK few left $1995 tall prices postpa battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 sale $4999 new electric starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field February 1996 123 B&P Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM SUPERFAST LOW IYDELIVERY PRICES [LALWAYS MINIATURE BEARINGS FOR HOBBY & INDUSTRY 3 Complete Product Lines ForPremium UltraSeal frictionless sealed maintenance-tree bearings Have R/C Cars EcenoPower bearings engineered strength & durabilitythe Largest Trucks HighSpeed high-heat engine bearings Inventory Boats tandard US Metric sizes es us about MIDAS TOUCH Other Fine Products Widest & d $300 Catalogs Selection Helicopters ier Programs Avaiiabie TOCK BOCA BEARING Co 7040 W Palmetto Park Rd Suite 2304 Ml toca Raton FL 33433 Tel 407-09t-ttt4 407-995-011 g W USA e CANADA CALL TOLL FREE 600-332-3256 e CANADA USA HANDS ON PRO-BOW THIS UNIQUE DE VICE ALLOWS YOU TO CUT ACCU RATE WING CORES WITHOUT EXPENSIVE AND COMPLICATED EQUIPMENT WITH THE PRO-BOW THE CUTTING WIRE IS GUIDED DIRECTLY AT THE TEMPLATES BY HAND HELD INSULATOR CLIPS THE HEAVY-DUTY CONSTRUCTION GIVES GOOD FEEL TO THE BOW AND WITH THE ADJUSTABLE HEAT PROBE THE WIRE TEMPERATURE CAN BE CONTROLLED FOR PERFECT CUTTING RESULTS WORKS DIRECTLY OFF OF 12 VOLT BATTERY OR 10 AMP BATTERY CHARGER S COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED STRAIGHT OR TAPERED CORES IAL PASSIVE RESISTANCE CUTTING WIRE LATED STEEL FRAME CUTTiNG TECHNIQUES & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED UP TO 41 SEND $500 FOR 60 PAGE CATALOG VISA & MASTERCARD ACCEP TEDADD $500 SHIPPING IN USAIL RESIDENTS ADD 7% TAX WING MFG 306 E SIMMONS GALESBURO IL 61401CALL 30g-342-3009