CONTROL LINE AEROBATICS THE WEATHER IS changing Im looking forward great flying season Old airplanes repaired flyable new awaiting trim colors Propellers lines fuel pipes ready test ingredient quite prepared thats probably spent winter building generally indoors getting much exercise theres problem until get out work hard long practice session realize need some preparation Worse yet models Aerobatics fliers may get tired shorten practice actually need Think about doing light aerobic exercises such brisk walking slow jogging get heart working dont need overdo just something Consider light weight lifting tone upper body musclesespecially arms Get grip exerciser work hands forearms Conditioning work gives strength practice longer effectively gives significantly increased tolerance higher temperatures summer strengthening upper body arm muscles also permits have longer practices maintaining productivity Working hands forearms gives better small motor control dramatically improves ability control airplane varying conditions Remember flying move airplane moves control have over hands body better smoother will fly Its free points directly within control besides its better Most people want enjoy flying longer time see ignition Old-Timer fly experience sounds smells gas/oil fuels want however have tried understand old stuff touchy very nature old engines components border poor reliable performance modern gasoline oxygenated creates no-go situation because overheat fliers use glow fuel blend make engines move reliably still using spark ignition option requires fuel capacity because less energy per volume methanol-based fuel dont mean sound Im expert area Im fliers such Don Hutchinson Floyd Carter know make old engines run well heart problem ignition engines aside making sure engine top shape ignition system itself years Floyd Carter has supplied transistorized spark ignition systems through company Aero Ply Research major benefit Floyds approach design uses transistor amplifier electrically placed between points spark plug points usually weak point system because can pit short oil using transistorized system points have act low-voltage switch transistor amplifier acts high-current switch controlled tiny signal point spark coil receives clean perfect high-current signal points clean new very high-quality spark plugs available users can obtain complete highly reliable spark system years ignition models handicapped extra weight system batteries transistorized system much smaller lighter itself requires smaller batteries 300 mAh battery pack complete lightweight system weighs three ounces acceptable Control Line models 138 Model Aviation Hunts Lost Foam rendition Dave Gierke Novi nothing short artwork Fixtures available through Bob Don Bokas Tucker Speciali 930s racer paint scheme Good flier 38 ounces Lew Woolard Fox 40 Windy Urtnowski photo Built 60s 54-ounce Veco Hurricane still flies great has new engine Lew Woolard Urtnowski photo Floyd can provide complete prewired systems including batteries just connect engine run also provides chargers systems quality setups can help get flying ignition model Contact Floyd Aero Ply Research Co 2029 Crist Dr Los Altos CA 94024 George Aldrich best-known modelers Stunt has involved event since 1940s competitor designer engine builder has champion Speed flier Free Flighter George has also part history AMA PAMPA Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association Hall Fame member Bob Hunt Robins View Productions visited George home Texas feature videotape George recalls career modeling going back early days Stunt Bob Palmer Lew Andrews Accented Georges personal photos memorabilia priceless part history Stunt As know George aware fond telling stories old days prime example addition historical theme George discusses approach engine rework restoration also gives inside view what takes precision engine work have interest history Stunt get video As incentive George has autographed some copies Contact Bob Hunt Robins View Productions Box 68 Stockertown PA 18083 Tel 610 746-0106 Fax 610 746-9638 looking attractive easy-to-build profile model look John Brodaks series warbirds seems get best wood works extremely hard produce complete accurate kits Johns kit development includes prototyping extensive testing packaging superior get best value money series includes P-S iD Hawker Sea Hurricane H6M Zero 609 Im building Fw 190 youre investigating kits look extensive line Control Line products detailed Johns catalog full good hints products $3an excellent value Contact John Brodak Manufacturing Distributing Co 100 Park Ave Carmichaels PA 15320 Tel 412 966-2726 Fax 412 966-5670 Ive using TNC Electronics tachometer some time its best Ive seen consistency Its crystal-controlled will read reliably marginal light conditions tach Ive using has 100 rpm display resolution although actually measures higher accuracy new model excellent tach has display read up 10 rpm mention display because tach actually accurate 1 rpm new mode selectable push-button switch side depressed reads 10 rpm highly recommend upgraded version fine product Contact TNC Electronics 2 White Lane Woodstock NY 12498 Tel 914 679-8549 st 1998 139
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/08
Page Numbers: 138, 139
CONTROL LINE AEROBATICS THE WEATHER IS changing Im looking forward great flying season Old airplanes repaired flyable new awaiting trim colors Propellers lines fuel pipes ready test ingredient quite prepared thats probably spent winter building generally indoors getting much exercise theres problem until get out work hard long practice session realize need some preparation Worse yet models Aerobatics fliers may get tired shorten practice actually need Think about doing light aerobic exercises such brisk walking slow jogging get heart working dont need overdo just something Consider light weight lifting tone upper body musclesespecially arms Get grip exerciser work hands forearms Conditioning work gives strength practice longer effectively gives significantly increased tolerance higher temperatures summer strengthening upper body arm muscles also permits have longer practices maintaining productivity Working hands forearms gives better small motor control dramatically improves ability control airplane varying conditions Remember flying move airplane moves control have over hands body better smoother will fly Its free points directly within control besides its better Most people want enjoy flying longer time see ignition Old-Timer fly experience sounds smells gas/oil fuels want however have tried understand old stuff touchy very nature old engines components border poor reliable performance modern gasoline oxygenated creates no-go situation because overheat fliers use glow fuel blend make engines move reliably still using spark ignition option requires fuel capacity because less energy per volume methanol-based fuel dont mean sound Im expert area Im fliers such Don Hutchinson Floyd Carter know make old engines run well heart problem ignition engines aside making sure engine top shape ignition system itself years Floyd Carter has supplied transistorized spark ignition systems through company Aero Ply Research major benefit Floyds approach design uses transistor amplifier electrically placed between points spark plug points usually weak point system because can pit short oil using transistorized system points have act low-voltage switch transistor amplifier acts high-current switch controlled tiny signal point spark coil receives clean perfect high-current signal points clean new very high-quality spark plugs available users can obtain complete highly reliable spark system years ignition models handicapped extra weight system batteries transistorized system much smaller lighter itself requires smaller batteries 300 mAh battery pack complete lightweight system weighs three ounces acceptable Control Line models 138 Model Aviation Hunts Lost Foam rendition Dave Gierke Novi nothing short artwork Fixtures available through Bob Don Bokas Tucker Speciali 930s racer paint scheme Good flier 38 ounces Lew Woolard Fox 40 Windy Urtnowski photo Built 60s 54-ounce Veco Hurricane still flies great has new engine Lew Woolard Urtnowski photo Floyd can provide complete prewired systems including batteries just connect engine run also provides chargers systems quality setups can help get flying ignition model Contact Floyd Aero Ply Research Co 2029 Crist Dr Los Altos CA 94024 George Aldrich best-known modelers Stunt has involved event since 1940s competitor designer engine builder has champion Speed flier Free Flighter George has also part history AMA PAMPA Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association Hall Fame member Bob Hunt Robins View Productions visited George home Texas feature videotape George recalls career modeling going back early days Stunt Bob Palmer Lew Andrews Accented Georges personal photos memorabilia priceless part history Stunt As know George aware fond telling stories old days prime example addition historical theme George discusses approach engine rework restoration also gives inside view what takes precision engine work have interest history Stunt get video As incentive George has autographed some copies Contact Bob Hunt Robins View Productions Box 68 Stockertown PA 18083 Tel 610 746-0106 Fax 610 746-9638 looking attractive easy-to-build profile model look John Brodaks series warbirds seems get best wood works extremely hard produce complete accurate kits Johns kit development includes prototyping extensive testing packaging superior get best value money series includes P-S iD Hawker Sea Hurricane H6M Zero 609 Im building Fw 190 youre investigating kits look extensive line Control Line products detailed Johns catalog full good hints products $3an excellent value Contact John Brodak Manufacturing Distributing Co 100 Park Ave Carmichaels PA 15320 Tel 412 966-2726 Fax 412 966-5670 Ive using TNC Electronics tachometer some time its best Ive seen consistency Its crystal-controlled will read reliably marginal light conditions tach Ive using has 100 rpm display resolution although actually measures higher accuracy new model excellent tach has display read up 10 rpm mention display because tach actually accurate 1 rpm new mode selectable push-button switch side depressed reads 10 rpm highly recommend upgraded version fine product Contact TNC Electronics 2 White Lane Woodstock NY 12498 Tel 914 679-8549 st 1998 139