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Control Line: Aerobatics

Author: F. McMillan


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/03
Page Numbers: 122, 123, 124

CONTROL LINE AEROBATICS ALTHOUGH MANY WHO READ column competitionoriented fly sheer joy feeling good airplane perform following suggestion just relevant sport flier up-andcoming competitor given flies enjoy better fly better airplane flies predicated assumption will fly much opportunity presents Unfortunately always casemany times result being too tired now youre probably wondering Im going answer fairly obvious better physical condition Some further discussion appropriate make case before offer some suggestions specifics Years ago used shoot target pistols competitively preparing move up skill classes did exercises strengthened arm shoulder muscles Obviously stronger muscles facilitated steadier ann ability shoot well longer match courses increased strength permitted longer productive practice consider holding pistol target requires same general skill strength what lesson learned interface between airplane hand/handle Move airplane should move preciseness pattern directly depends move think good shape tiy Get handle lines reel attached give combination some weight hold extended approximately six minutes After few minutes us will see steady initial hold get bit shaky Rest few minutes repeat same procedure Most probably will start move lot soonerand third repetition sooner still Isnt quite similar practice session Im sure us RC fliers could stand some work improve situation Ive discovered light repetitive exercise required show significant improvement starters use grip exerciser almost evening Im watching TV really like purchased music store intended guitar players has individual sections exercise fingers Using works hand foreann plus wrist relevant control motions work upper arm muscles shoulders some light weights Start out few repetitions slowly increase over period time Push yourself just enough feel like doing some work dont much cause strains sore muscles Get routine same time day should take five minutes complement find some form aerobic exercise feel comfortable withlike walking jogging dont omit step bottom line will improve scores will able practice longer productively contests better conditioning will show up especially late day giving strength concentrate bear down last official times has last flight winner loser conditioning free points can give yourself wonderful time modeling because interesting new items help make lives easier Let highlight couple before get some major competition kits available prunary cautions fuel system insure fuel filteredas minimum going tank between tank engine confined nose construction squeezing filter has somewhat problem blue Foremost products filter has best available last few years new filter now available Jayson Products 4735 E Redfield Rd Phoenix AZ 85032 Randy Smith also has diameter just over inch long As opposed plastic Foremost filter machined aluminum 0-ring seal really nice product yean avid user advocator T-bar sanding aid long ones work especially well out wing shapes/ribs 122 Model Aviation Youngs OPS 40 piped model mid-600 sq mid-50 oz probably best compromise turbulent conditions Start Spitfire project Windy UrtnowskVJoe Adamusco True elliptical shape Pattern Master airfoil numbers Bob Whitelys Showtime high Nationals placer many-time winner Southern California 05 46VF Eather prop pipe couldnt get along main problem thin grip hand tendency cramp during long sanding session time threatened myself devising nice handle retrofitting T-bars found better solution Great Planes called Easy Touch bar sander essentially same T-bar being aluminum extrusion except vertical member has nice wide shape easy use Grab hold few thesethey work very well Anyone considering serious competition has have first-rate design fly very fortunate good designs kits currently available Just point several really work well first actually series designs Bill Werwage Randy Smith latest Dreadnaucht 95 followup highly successful SV series wing design reflects latest ideas airfoils based Bills P47 wing light built-up construction utilizing laser-cut ribs accuracy ribs insures true wing majority other parts kit also laser-cut making easy produce warp-free airplane nature cut does induce stress larger balsa parts Contact Randy 1880 Scenic Highway Snellville GA 30278 Tel 404 979-2035 dominant designs world scene over last five years Paul Starlines Polyspa w world lass tissue World Champs models covered Polyspan liked having no problems moisture stubble punctures Polyspan easy use notches easily tougher tissue Its great stuff World Champion Easy ap4 & maintain * Lightweight yet stlvnger * Punchre & tear resistant * Moisture-proof after sealing * lightens perfectly wh heat * Resists wrinkles sags * Sands smooth finish $15 per roll pies $3 post roll See dealer order direct NATIONAL Zactus Wren Rd Scottsdale AZ 85253 Tel 502-945-5795 Fan 602-998-7005 35 CHEAP THRILLS O BLERIOT Xl P41 MUBTANG OI9NTAUBE0 AU ZERO Pgul Hbe OFOKKEREIII0P47ThUNDERBOLr o FOKKER DVII 4I/W0 P-40 TIGER SHARK o FOKKER DR-I0 YAK-S FIGHTER o NISUPORT 170 MESSERSCI4MITT ic O SOPWITH PUP0 COBRA HEUCOPTER O PFALTZ DIII0 PANAVIA TORNATO O ALBATROSS DVa0 F-iS EAGLE o ssa0 F-lU FALCON OP-2SPEASHOOTEROF-lOSTEALTh Oja PIPER CUBOF117NIGI4THAWI o R-4 HEUCOPTER0 MIG-2 FIGHTER 0 VI FLYING BOilS0 SU-27 Air Turn 0 SPITFIRE0 YAK-36 J o SEAFIRE0 P48 LIGH~GS 0 FOCKE-WULF 1900 B-24 LEERATOR 87 0 F4U CORSAIR* printed AETAL-GLO ti-fe art paper modeling easy build full five color cardstod display models GREATEST airplanes ever 160 scale OR enlarge size copier Availat air Museums order direct Fantastic displayed mobile $1 S&H per order please March 1996 123 Since elephants dont fly very well try Peanuts { Peck-P yiners Peanuts Stick & tissue models -eunder 13 inches wingspan rubber-powered fun small package Old Timer Sport Models also available Ask local model shop send $400 full catalog ox 710399-MA Phone 619 448-1818 ~uecErf-efymer$ Santee CA 92072 X 619 448-1833 FAI MODEL SUPPLY UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP SAME GREAT PRODUCTS PLUS EXPANDED CATALOG FAITANIIRUBBER 1A /16 1/811 1/1611 042 THICK 1 lb box $1 7 UPS delivered US 10 lb box $12200 UPS delivered Made USA. PA res add 6% sales tax K&B fuel timers $13 OT $19 Silly putty timers $500 Front ends winders stooges Books Czech P30 props Slick Lube CROCKETT hooks plus kinds super accessories Polyspan/analine dye huge bunch ot great FF kits CatalogFAI Model Supply $200 Box 366 Sayre PA 18840-0366 Phone/Fax 71 7-882-9873 Planes use new address f phone lobe disoosoecled _LATI-IES Mills e Metals C Books FREE CATALOG Precision instruments CAMPBELL TOOLS Co 21C10-M Selma Rd 0ff 513-3224562 800 mater Spnngfield OH 455a5J P-38 LIGHTNING 70 WING SPAN D 50 ENGINES DESIGNED BY676 SD IN HAL PA REN TI BASIC SEMI-KIT$8499 O FULL CDMBD PACKAGE . INCLUDES SEMI-KIt SIG WDDD PAK CDMPLETE SPRING-AIR RETRACT GEAR SYSTEM DECAL ShEET hARD WARE AND WIRGShEEnNG GLUE$35796 COMBO SPECIAL$31999 ADD $795 SHIPPING IN USAIL RESIDENTS ADD 7% TAX VISA & MASTER CARD ACCEPTED CALL 309-342-3009 WING MFG 306 E SIMMDNS GALESBUNG IL 61401 Mariposa has designed team aero engineers using latest computer techniques combined extensive flight testing deliver contest winning performance Consider great features youll see give great value money kit comes complete new Ultralite Covering Send long SASE complete info Call order $150 plus $4 S&H Visa MC OK SPECIFICATIONS Wing Span ing Area sq * Weight Wing Loading z/sq ft Radio o w/V-tail mix Mariposa TM ultimate hand launch glider Inverted V-tail low dreg tight turns Yes can land kit comes conventional tail also Custom computer designed airfoils killer performance Checkout new iron-on Ultratite Covering Its lightest avaitabte Perfect sheeted wings Just $1 *nmpty weight Final weight depends radio per ft clear Minimum 5 ft per order $350 selection construction techniques S&H Call info info 19950 Future Flight Future Flight 1256 Prescott Ave Sunnyvale CA 94089 408-735-8260 Introduces Scale Model WHEELS- St695 2450Accessory Detail Kits Specsfy Size brass abicaisnim SPOKED WHEELS IN BRASS OR ALUMINUM COCKPIT KITS $1995Ito 325 od Rubber Tires 11 Sires tpecifyscaleI-I5-2IPairofWheelspcrkit lEaCheek Money OrderVINTAGE COCKPIT INTRUMENT KITS Visa Maslercard S Earlier Aircraft UArizona Residents add 7% sales taxEach Kit Coalalas Full Inatrumeostatioa Flttias $150 S&H Brass Acrylic Coostrtaclion LASER & CNC PRECISION CALL 602-314-9937 AZOr Write usARIZONA MODEL AIItCRAFFEItS OR90505 GRAY RD 800-319-7958SCOTrSDALE AZ 85260 Losing control can nightmare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves wallet Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time -- call Radio South fast economical in-house radio service can depend Radio SouthFsaaba ______ 3702 N PaceLIyiN epair aod information 904-434-0909 -962-7802 Pensacola FL 32505•'Toll Free Order Line Orders please THE BEST IN SCALE BRIAN TAYLOR PLANS Brian Taylor Enalands best scale desieners ke some US olan services Brian builds flies models designs Brian won 1st UK Nats Spit 1974 has wins last 20 s Brian has flown UK World scale team times has always did well Brian Mick Jim Reeves Will 1996 UK World Scale team POWER LASER ISO 142 LBS Plan $4500 pp rolled Accessory set tg cowl wing crank Ie siouldings canopy & spinner $9000 Main asd Tail wheel retracts available LASER machine cot Darns will available finest Corsair size cost 26 Other Srino Taylor plans available Did notice model looks like visa Master card OK UFCT SN CCAtC C-- -/ BOB HOLMAN PLANS PO BOX 741 SAN BERNARDINO CA 92402 909 885 3959 FAX 909 889 9307 Walkers Impact Dave Trible Heartbeat Models producing excellent kit Impact take-apart option Paul uses Also available Kaz Minatos Blue Max Impact derivative Available time read will Ted Fanchers Nationals winner Great Expectations have super words quality Daves kits certainly has winning stable designs Contact Dave 1508-10 Thomas Grandview MO 64030 Tel 816 767-0989 Fax 816 765-6199 highly successful Cardinal design Windy Urtnowski aiso available Windy producing high-quality kits Scott Smith foam wings stabs contest balsa throughout solid design works well standard ST 60 clones piped 40 conversions Also included plan details technology tips making worthy addition library Windy also has latest additions construction series videotapesthis time featuring Spitfire/Pattern Master co project Joe Adamusko tape Id particularly recommend canopy detailing Contact Windy PSP 93 Elliott Place Rutherford NJ 07070 Tel 201 8968740 time receive latest copy Stunt News thank stunt gods Tom Morris editor premier special-interest publication world have interest model flying publication will interest help PAMPA Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association now boasts 1400 members still growing Contact PAMPA 158 Hying Cloud Isle Foster City CA 94404 summer traveled miles going contests taking pictures dont get far-flung reaches Stunt Send pictures want see yourself print Model Aviation hite tail boom strength Prepainteo fiberglass povt Wing comes presheeted extra light balsa Rubber b Engine Power Free Flight Display Control LIne Electeic Power RIC Airplanes Penn volley Hobby Center 837A W Main St Lanadale PA 19446 215- 3680770 NEW 82 F4U-1 Corsair quu.y stuN nesium engInes tllflt rested recommended Dave Palnck 33 44 60 73 ond 85 twin ovollable Call 800-531-1784

Author: F. McMillan


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/03
Page Numbers: 122, 123, 124

CONTROL LINE AEROBATICS ALTHOUGH MANY WHO READ column competitionoriented fly sheer joy feeling good airplane perform following suggestion just relevant sport flier up-andcoming competitor given flies enjoy better fly better airplane flies predicated assumption will fly much opportunity presents Unfortunately always casemany times result being too tired now youre probably wondering Im going answer fairly obvious better physical condition Some further discussion appropriate make case before offer some suggestions specifics Years ago used shoot target pistols competitively preparing move up skill classes did exercises strengthened arm shoulder muscles Obviously stronger muscles facilitated steadier ann ability shoot well longer match courses increased strength permitted longer productive practice consider holding pistol target requires same general skill strength what lesson learned interface between airplane hand/handle Move airplane should move preciseness pattern directly depends move think good shape tiy Get handle lines reel attached give combination some weight hold extended approximately six minutes After few minutes us will see steady initial hold get bit shaky Rest few minutes repeat same procedure Most probably will start move lot soonerand third repetition sooner still Isnt quite similar practice session Im sure us RC fliers could stand some work improve situation Ive discovered light repetitive exercise required show significant improvement starters use grip exerciser almost evening Im watching TV really like purchased music store intended guitar players has individual sections exercise fingers Using works hand foreann plus wrist relevant control motions work upper arm muscles shoulders some light weights Start out few repetitions slowly increase over period time Push yourself just enough feel like doing some work dont much cause strains sore muscles Get routine same time day should take five minutes complement find some form aerobic exercise feel comfortable withlike walking jogging dont omit step bottom line will improve scores will able practice longer productively contests better conditioning will show up especially late day giving strength concentrate bear down last official times has last flight winner loser conditioning free points can give yourself wonderful time modeling because interesting new items help make lives easier Let highlight couple before get some major competition kits available prunary cautions fuel system insure fuel filteredas minimum going tank between tank engine confined nose construction squeezing filter has somewhat problem blue Foremost products filter has best available last few years new filter now available Jayson Products 4735 E Redfield Rd Phoenix AZ 85032 Randy Smith also has diameter just over inch long As opposed plastic Foremost filter machined aluminum 0-ring seal really nice product yean avid user advocator T-bar sanding aid long ones work especially well out wing shapes/ribs 122 Model Aviation Youngs OPS 40 piped model mid-600 sq mid-50 oz probably best compromise turbulent conditions Start Spitfire project Windy UrtnowskVJoe Adamusco True elliptical shape Pattern Master airfoil numbers Bob Whitelys Showtime high Nationals placer many-time winner Southern California 05 46VF Eather prop pipe couldnt get along main problem thin grip hand tendency cramp during long sanding session time threatened myself devising nice handle retrofitting T-bars found better solution Great Planes called Easy Touch bar sander essentially same T-bar being aluminum extrusion except vertical member has nice wide shape easy use Grab hold few thesethey work very well Anyone considering serious competition has have first-rate design fly very fortunate good designs kits currently available Just point several really work well first actually series designs Bill Werwage Randy Smith latest Dreadnaucht 95 followup highly successful SV series wing design reflects latest ideas airfoils based Bills P47 wing light built-up construction utilizing laser-cut ribs accuracy ribs insures true wing majority other parts kit also laser-cut making easy produce warp-free airplane nature cut does induce stress larger balsa parts Contact Randy 1880 Scenic Highway Snellville GA 30278 Tel 404 979-2035 dominant designs world scene over last five years Paul Starlines Polyspa w world lass tissue World Champs models covered Polyspan liked having no problems moisture stubble punctures Polyspan easy use notches easily tougher tissue Its great stuff World Champion Easy ap4 & maintain * Lightweight yet stlvnger * Punchre & tear resistant * Moisture-proof after sealing * lightens perfectly wh heat * Resists wrinkles sags * Sands smooth finish $15 per roll pies $3 post roll See dealer order direct NATIONAL Zactus Wren Rd Scottsdale AZ 85253 Tel 502-945-5795 Fan 602-998-7005 35 CHEAP THRILLS O BLERIOT Xl P41 MUBTANG OI9NTAUBE0 AU ZERO Pgul Hbe OFOKKEREIII0P47ThUNDERBOLr o FOKKER DVII 4I/W0 P-40 TIGER SHARK o FOKKER DR-I0 YAK-S FIGHTER o NISUPORT 170 MESSERSCI4MITT ic O SOPWITH PUP0 COBRA HEUCOPTER O PFALTZ DIII0 PANAVIA TORNATO O ALBATROSS DVa0 F-iS EAGLE o ssa0 F-lU FALCON OP-2SPEASHOOTEROF-lOSTEALTh Oja PIPER CUBOF117NIGI4THAWI o R-4 HEUCOPTER0 MIG-2 FIGHTER 0 VI FLYING BOilS0 SU-27 Air Turn 0 SPITFIRE0 YAK-36 J o SEAFIRE0 P48 LIGH~GS 0 FOCKE-WULF 1900 B-24 LEERATOR 87 0 F4U CORSAIR* printed AETAL-GLO ti-fe art paper modeling easy build full five color cardstod display models GREATEST airplanes ever 160 scale OR enlarge size copier Availat air Museums order direct Fantastic displayed mobile $1 S&H per order please March 1996 123 Since elephants dont fly very well try Peanuts { Peck-P yiners Peanuts Stick & tissue models -eunder 13 inches wingspan rubber-powered fun small package Old Timer Sport Models also available Ask local model shop send $400 full catalog ox 710399-MA Phone 619 448-1818 ~uecErf-efymer$ Santee CA 92072 X 619 448-1833 FAI MODEL SUPPLY UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP SAME GREAT PRODUCTS PLUS EXPANDED CATALOG FAITANIIRUBBER 1A /16 1/811 1/1611 042 THICK 1 lb box $1 7 UPS delivered US 10 lb box $12200 UPS delivered Made USA. PA res add 6% sales tax K&B fuel timers $13 OT $19 Silly putty timers $500 Front ends winders stooges Books Czech P30 props Slick Lube CROCKETT hooks plus kinds super accessories Polyspan/analine dye huge bunch ot great FF kits CatalogFAI Model Supply $200 Box 366 Sayre PA 18840-0366 Phone/Fax 71 7-882-9873 Planes use new address f phone lobe disoosoecled _LATI-IES Mills e Metals C Books FREE CATALOG Precision instruments CAMPBELL TOOLS Co 21C10-M Selma Rd 0ff 513-3224562 800 mater Spnngfield OH 455a5J P-38 LIGHTNING 70 WING SPAN D 50 ENGINES DESIGNED BY676 SD IN HAL PA REN TI BASIC SEMI-KIT$8499 O FULL CDMBD PACKAGE . INCLUDES SEMI-KIt SIG WDDD PAK CDMPLETE SPRING-AIR RETRACT GEAR SYSTEM DECAL ShEET hARD WARE AND WIRGShEEnNG GLUE$35796 COMBO SPECIAL$31999 ADD $795 SHIPPING IN USAIL RESIDENTS ADD 7% TAX VISA & MASTER CARD ACCEPTED CALL 309-342-3009 WING MFG 306 E SIMMDNS GALESBUNG IL 61401 Mariposa has designed team aero engineers using latest computer techniques combined extensive flight testing deliver contest winning performance Consider great features youll see give great value money kit comes complete new Ultralite Covering Send long SASE complete info Call order $150 plus $4 S&H Visa MC OK SPECIFICATIONS Wing Span ing Area sq * Weight Wing Loading z/sq ft Radio o w/V-tail mix Mariposa TM ultimate hand launch glider Inverted V-tail low dreg tight turns Yes can land kit comes conventional tail also Custom computer designed airfoils killer performance Checkout new iron-on Ultratite Covering Its lightest avaitabte Perfect sheeted wings Just $1 *nmpty weight Final weight depends radio per ft clear Minimum 5 ft per order $350 selection construction techniques S&H Call info info 19950 Future Flight Future Flight 1256 Prescott Ave Sunnyvale CA 94089 408-735-8260 Introduces Scale Model WHEELS- St695 2450Accessory Detail Kits Specsfy Size brass abicaisnim SPOKED WHEELS IN BRASS OR ALUMINUM COCKPIT KITS $1995Ito 325 od Rubber Tires 11 Sires tpecifyscaleI-I5-2IPairofWheelspcrkit lEaCheek Money OrderVINTAGE COCKPIT INTRUMENT KITS Visa Maslercard S Earlier Aircraft UArizona Residents add 7% sales taxEach Kit Coalalas Full Inatrumeostatioa Flttias $150 S&H Brass Acrylic Coostrtaclion LASER & CNC PRECISION CALL 602-314-9937 AZOr Write usARIZONA MODEL AIItCRAFFEItS OR90505 GRAY RD 800-319-7958SCOTrSDALE AZ 85260 Losing control can nightmare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves wallet Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time -- call Radio South fast economical in-house radio service can depend Radio SouthFsaaba ______ 3702 N PaceLIyiN epair aod information 904-434-0909 -962-7802 Pensacola FL 32505•'Toll Free Order Line Orders please THE BEST IN SCALE BRIAN TAYLOR PLANS Brian Taylor Enalands best scale desieners ke some US olan services Brian builds flies models designs Brian won 1st UK Nats Spit 1974 has wins last 20 s Brian has flown UK World scale team times has always did well Brian Mick Jim Reeves Will 1996 UK World Scale team POWER LASER ISO 142 LBS Plan $4500 pp rolled Accessory set tg cowl wing crank Ie siouldings canopy & spinner $9000 Main asd Tail wheel retracts available LASER machine cot Darns will available finest Corsair size cost 26 Other Srino Taylor plans available Did notice model looks like visa Master card OK UFCT SN CCAtC C-- -/ BOB HOLMAN PLANS PO BOX 741 SAN BERNARDINO CA 92402 909 885 3959 FAX 909 889 9307 Walkers Impact Dave Trible Heartbeat Models producing excellent kit Impact take-apart option Paul uses Also available Kaz Minatos Blue Max Impact derivative Available time read will Ted Fanchers Nationals winner Great Expectations have super words quality Daves kits certainly has winning stable designs Contact Dave 1508-10 Thomas Grandview MO 64030 Tel 816 767-0989 Fax 816 765-6199 highly successful Cardinal design Windy Urtnowski aiso available Windy producing high-quality kits Scott Smith foam wings stabs contest balsa throughout solid design works well standard ST 60 clones piped 40 conversions Also included plan details technology tips making worthy addition library Windy also has latest additions construction series videotapesthis time featuring Spitfire/Pattern Master co project Joe Adamusko tape Id particularly recommend canopy detailing Contact Windy PSP 93 Elliott Place Rutherford NJ 07070 Tel 201 8968740 time receive latest copy Stunt News thank stunt gods Tom Morris editor premier special-interest publication world have interest model flying publication will interest help PAMPA Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association now boasts 1400 members still growing Contact PAMPA 158 Hying Cloud Isle Foster City CA 94404 summer traveled miles going contests taking pictures dont get far-flung reaches Stunt Send pictures want see yourself print Model Aviation hite tail boom strength Prepainteo fiberglass povt Wing comes presheeted extra light balsa Rubber b Engine Power Free Flight Display Control LIne Electeic Power RIC Airplanes Penn volley Hobby Center 837A W Main St Lanadale PA 19446 215- 3680770 NEW 82 F4U-1 Corsair quu.y stuN nesium engInes tllflt rested recommended Dave Palnck 33 44 60 73 ond 85 twin ovollable Call 800-531-1784

Author: F. McMillan


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/03
Page Numbers: 122, 123, 124

CONTROL LINE AEROBATICS ALTHOUGH MANY WHO READ column competitionoriented fly sheer joy feeling good airplane perform following suggestion just relevant sport flier up-andcoming competitor given flies enjoy better fly better airplane flies predicated assumption will fly much opportunity presents Unfortunately always casemany times result being too tired now youre probably wondering Im going answer fairly obvious better physical condition Some further discussion appropriate make case before offer some suggestions specifics Years ago used shoot target pistols competitively preparing move up skill classes did exercises strengthened arm shoulder muscles Obviously stronger muscles facilitated steadier ann ability shoot well longer match courses increased strength permitted longer productive practice consider holding pistol target requires same general skill strength what lesson learned interface between airplane hand/handle Move airplane should move preciseness pattern directly depends move think good shape tiy Get handle lines reel attached give combination some weight hold extended approximately six minutes After few minutes us will see steady initial hold get bit shaky Rest few minutes repeat same procedure Most probably will start move lot soonerand third repetition sooner still Isnt quite similar practice session Im sure us RC fliers could stand some work improve situation Ive discovered light repetitive exercise required show significant improvement starters use grip exerciser almost evening Im watching TV really like purchased music store intended guitar players has individual sections exercise fingers Using works hand foreann plus wrist relevant control motions work upper arm muscles shoulders some light weights Start out few repetitions slowly increase over period time Push yourself just enough feel like doing some work dont much cause strains sore muscles Get routine same time day should take five minutes complement find some form aerobic exercise feel comfortable withlike walking jogging dont omit step bottom line will improve scores will able practice longer productively contests better conditioning will show up especially late day giving strength concentrate bear down last official times has last flight winner loser conditioning free points can give yourself wonderful time modeling because interesting new items help make lives easier Let highlight couple before get some major competition kits available prunary cautions fuel system insure fuel filteredas minimum going tank between tank engine confined nose construction squeezing filter has somewhat problem blue Foremost products filter has best available last few years new filter now available Jayson Products 4735 E Redfield Rd Phoenix AZ 85032 Randy Smith also has diameter just over inch long As opposed plastic Foremost filter machined aluminum 0-ring seal really nice product yean avid user advocator T-bar sanding aid long ones work especially well out wing shapes/ribs 122 Model Aviation Youngs OPS 40 piped model mid-600 sq mid-50 oz probably best compromise turbulent conditions Start Spitfire project Windy UrtnowskVJoe Adamusco True elliptical shape Pattern Master airfoil numbers Bob Whitelys Showtime high Nationals placer many-time winner Southern California 05 46VF Eather prop pipe couldnt get along main problem thin grip hand tendency cramp during long sanding session time threatened myself devising nice handle retrofitting T-bars found better solution Great Planes called Easy Touch bar sander essentially same T-bar being aluminum extrusion except vertical member has nice wide shape easy use Grab hold few thesethey work very well Anyone considering serious competition has have first-rate design fly very fortunate good designs kits currently available Just point several really work well first actually series designs Bill Werwage Randy Smith latest Dreadnaucht 95 followup highly successful SV series wing design reflects latest ideas airfoils based Bills P47 wing light built-up construction utilizing laser-cut ribs accuracy ribs insures true wing majority other parts kit also laser-cut making easy produce warp-free airplane nature cut does induce stress larger balsa parts Contact Randy 1880 Scenic Highway Snellville GA 30278 Tel 404 979-2035 dominant designs world scene over last five years Paul Starlines Polyspa w world lass tissue World Champs models covered Polyspan liked having no problems moisture stubble punctures Polyspan easy use notches easily tougher tissue Its great stuff World Champion Easy ap4 & maintain * Lightweight yet stlvnger * Punchre & tear resistant * Moisture-proof after sealing * lightens perfectly wh heat * Resists wrinkles sags * Sands smooth finish $15 per roll pies $3 post roll See dealer order direct NATIONAL Zactus Wren Rd Scottsdale AZ 85253 Tel 502-945-5795 Fan 602-998-7005 35 CHEAP THRILLS O BLERIOT Xl P41 MUBTANG OI9NTAUBE0 AU ZERO Pgul Hbe OFOKKEREIII0P47ThUNDERBOLr o FOKKER DVII 4I/W0 P-40 TIGER SHARK o FOKKER DR-I0 YAK-S FIGHTER o NISUPORT 170 MESSERSCI4MITT ic O SOPWITH PUP0 COBRA HEUCOPTER O PFALTZ DIII0 PANAVIA TORNATO O ALBATROSS DVa0 F-iS EAGLE o ssa0 F-lU FALCON OP-2SPEASHOOTEROF-lOSTEALTh Oja PIPER CUBOF117NIGI4THAWI o R-4 HEUCOPTER0 MIG-2 FIGHTER 0 VI FLYING BOilS0 SU-27 Air Turn 0 SPITFIRE0 YAK-36 J o SEAFIRE0 P48 LIGH~GS 0 FOCKE-WULF 1900 B-24 LEERATOR 87 0 F4U CORSAIR* printed AETAL-GLO ti-fe art paper modeling easy build full five color cardstod display models GREATEST airplanes ever 160 scale OR enlarge size copier Availat air Museums order direct Fantastic displayed mobile $1 S&H per order please March 1996 123 Since elephants dont fly very well try Peanuts { Peck-P yiners Peanuts Stick & tissue models -eunder 13 inches wingspan rubber-powered fun small package Old Timer Sport Models also available Ask local model shop send $400 full catalog ox 710399-MA Phone 619 448-1818 ~uecErf-efymer$ Santee CA 92072 X 619 448-1833 FAI MODEL SUPPLY UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP SAME GREAT PRODUCTS PLUS EXPANDED CATALOG FAITANIIRUBBER 1A /16 1/811 1/1611 042 THICK 1 lb box $1 7 UPS delivered US 10 lb box $12200 UPS delivered Made USA. PA res add 6% sales tax K&B fuel timers $13 OT $19 Silly putty timers $500 Front ends winders stooges Books Czech P30 props Slick Lube CROCKETT hooks plus kinds super accessories Polyspan/analine dye huge bunch ot great FF kits CatalogFAI Model Supply $200 Box 366 Sayre PA 18840-0366 Phone/Fax 71 7-882-9873 Planes use new address f phone lobe disoosoecled _LATI-IES Mills e Metals C Books FREE CATALOG Precision instruments CAMPBELL TOOLS Co 21C10-M Selma Rd 0ff 513-3224562 800 mater Spnngfield OH 455a5J P-38 LIGHTNING 70 WING SPAN D 50 ENGINES DESIGNED BY676 SD IN HAL PA REN TI BASIC SEMI-KIT$8499 O FULL CDMBD PACKAGE . 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