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Control Line: Aerobatics

Author: F. McMillan


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/06
Page Numbers: 122, 123, 124

CONTROL LINE AEROBATICS EACH YEAR time make pitch get ready enjoy flying season doing little physical preparation As get older hopefully little better old bones muscles creak bit Thats telling want go out fly enjoy better get work youre young can generally push body think about However grow older its no different sport have prepare Consider ingredients flying Stunt have have welltimed fine motor skills means strength hands arms doesnt take bodybuilders regimen thisonly periodic light program fine motor skills use hand-grip exerciser works individual fingers music store would have guitar players play other string instruments some light weight work arms shoulders should sufficient use gallon milk jugs progressively increasing quantities water program progresses lifting holding weight arms length approximates requirements Start slowly weight repetitionsaches pains strained muscles can stop beginning Another main factor flying Precision Aerobatics solid foundation legs endurance Some type aerobic activityjogging biking etcwill long work yourself after flexibility endurance make yourself part performance packagenot weak link Doing great deal flying maximizes enjoyment competitive improvement Mental focussustained intenseis required get the available time As heat humidity summer builds better will probably feel longer productive flying sessions will times contest won last round late hot windy day difference might focused aggressive physical conditioning can make mental difference something stick Installing control systems important striving best create latest beauty However some pitfalls may run go through construction process basic goal espouse control systems get tight true possible Some advocate building play elevators aid groove dont thats personal choice true mean alignment mechanism control system surfaces purpose discussion Ill deal installation heart system refrain bringing other preferences such backward-installed bellcranks leadout setup Geometry important bellcrank four-inch has become norm has longer arm horns popular setup 8to 9-inch bellcrank 1-inch horn holes one-inch one-inch flap elevator critical pushrod set up centered flap horn must move bellcrank inside model up-line rear reversed setup outside airplane up-line front conscious getting pushrod travel nearly fore aft can rather extremes throw reached aside movement addition linear movement cant get sideward movement out can minimize long horns angle rod takes bellcrank becomes factor Try placing bellcrank vertical center wing above shallow angle much possible Remember want movement system linear possible years has trick custom setup flap elevator horns has placed horn arm perpendicular pushrod achieve linearity movement about neutral Another good-flying SV-11 design Eastern flier Jim Borelli has new Wind weighs 64 ounces has beautiful finish Dancer Flushing Meadow Fun Fly Its William DeMuro justifiably proud fully butted dramatic color layout 122 Model Aviation Lampione ST 60-powered United Big Jim Greenaway set up engine pulls 70-ounce original requires custom horns angle plotted angle pushrod Ive never used Custom horns cant comment does address linearity question really important area alignment bearing fit Recall try get everything tight approach times controls will loosen up after number flights old days used say controls didnt really free up until wed some good wind flights However some points watch out help get tight control keep what seems eons used /32 ID inside diameter brass tubing bearings served acceptably smaller models plus wire fit music wire commonly available fit can sloppy start say 004 may sound like much throw vibration flight loads thin wire brass will egg out rapidly Try fit about 001just enough lubrication Also consider length bearing helps use brass tubing get much bearing area possiblesay /4-inch long preference button bearings turned -inch phosphor bronze Some suppliers use brass eyelets seem satisfactory Another point affects longevity smoothness goes back pushrods hope have using arrow shaft/carbon tubes still using braced wire will have wire ends /32 making up pushrods careful rod enters bearing centered down bore bearing always think much fitting sometimes required its right asking portion bearing take major wear until high points wear have sloppy fit As assemble stabilizer/elevators fuselage must consider previous point properly fit bearing may placed stress align stabilizer Trialfit until movement allowed play bearing centered around perfect stabilizer alignment Although have placed bearings horns best can possible true horn Likewise angle pushrods set line hems conscious take note fits adjust get just reward initial silkiness control feel super-longevity system minimizing wear Another piece puzzle mating flaps elevators Have ever made perfect flaps cut hinge slots dead-on installed flaps bowed r its rubber-powered models youre looking call Peck-Polymers have full line kits supplies for rubber-power s well electric c02 miniature R/O Scale sport models ..youll find ideas Peck-Polymers information send $400 catalog Pa Box 710399-MA r--eiyI#ersSantee CA 92072-0399 Phone 619 448-1818Fax 619 488-1833PPModels@aolcom June1999 123 An award winning active adult community 24-hour gate security full exterior maintenance including lawn care complete recreational facilities likes top rate resort radio controlled air field. WHAT COULD BE BETTER Single Family Homes $70s Beautiful Ocala FL Private Calf Courses Mainienance Free 24-Hour Gair Security Spectacular Recreuooa Facilities outtwwmp call tor FREE Video Brochure 1-800-421-4162 8447 S W 99th Street Road Ocala FL 34481 www retire2otow corn hinge slots position can bow flaps bind movement surface can happen did slots perfectly dealing few thousandths wing trailing edge flap slots both slightly off errors cumulative problem type situation must fixed avoid bowed flaps stiff controls wear out spring controls Fixing slots difficult thing can very time-consuming basic approach cut-and-try doing slots checking alignment filling appropriate slots recutting have method check alignment After complete trim-fit shows some problems take flap off reinstall using flat horn point outer hinge Before proceed make sure tip flap centered wing trailing edge should place flap centered tip root Now can proceed install hinge time As hinge trial-fit check bow flaps Check also flaps movement explored bow full travel Listen carefully noise hinges Dont hesitate fill up hinge slot CyA cyanoacrylate glue cut again use Dremel tool fresh cutting disc now its magicjust time elevators worked same way patient area contributes significantly honest-flying airplane After surfaces fitted finishsand wing stabilizer process took four hours goes slowly put away come back fresh Good enough doesnt serve has right Model Aviation uggestion Line IlHave suggestion about magaztne Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line Tel 765 288-4899 extension 223

Author: F. McMillan


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/06
Page Numbers: 122, 123, 124

CONTROL LINE AEROBATICS EACH YEAR time make pitch get ready enjoy flying season doing little physical preparation As get older hopefully little better old bones muscles creak bit Thats telling want go out fly enjoy better get work youre young can generally push body think about However grow older its no different sport have prepare Consider ingredients flying Stunt have have welltimed fine motor skills means strength hands arms doesnt take bodybuilders regimen thisonly periodic light program fine motor skills use hand-grip exerciser works individual fingers music store would have guitar players play other string instruments some light weight work arms shoulders should sufficient use gallon milk jugs progressively increasing quantities water program progresses lifting holding weight arms length approximates requirements Start slowly weight repetitionsaches pains strained muscles can stop beginning Another main factor flying Precision Aerobatics solid foundation legs endurance Some type aerobic activityjogging biking etcwill long work yourself after flexibility endurance make yourself part performance packagenot weak link Doing great deal flying maximizes enjoyment competitive improvement Mental focussustained intenseis required get the available time As heat humidity summer builds better will probably feel longer productive flying sessions will times contest won last round late hot windy day difference might focused aggressive physical conditioning can make mental difference something stick Installing control systems important striving best create latest beauty However some pitfalls may run go through construction process basic goal espouse control systems get tight true possible Some advocate building play elevators aid groove dont thats personal choice true mean alignment mechanism control system surfaces purpose discussion Ill deal installation heart system refrain bringing other preferences such backward-installed bellcranks leadout setup Geometry important bellcrank four-inch has become norm has longer arm horns popular setup 8to 9-inch bellcrank 1-inch horn holes one-inch one-inch flap elevator critical pushrod set up centered flap horn must move bellcrank inside model up-line rear reversed setup outside airplane up-line front conscious getting pushrod travel nearly fore aft can rather extremes throw reached aside movement addition linear movement cant get sideward movement out can minimize long horns angle rod takes bellcrank becomes factor Try placing bellcrank vertical center wing above shallow angle much possible Remember want movement system linear possible years has trick custom setup flap elevator horns has placed horn arm perpendicular pushrod achieve linearity movement about neutral Another good-flying SV-11 design Eastern flier Jim Borelli has new Wind weighs 64 ounces has beautiful finish Dancer Flushing Meadow Fun Fly Its William DeMuro justifiably proud fully butted dramatic color layout 122 Model Aviation Lampione ST 60-powered United Big Jim Greenaway set up engine pulls 70-ounce original requires custom horns angle plotted angle pushrod Ive never used Custom horns cant comment does address linearity question really important area alignment bearing fit Recall try get everything tight approach times controls will loosen up after number flights old days used say controls didnt really free up until wed some good wind flights However some points watch out help get tight control keep what seems eons used /32 ID inside diameter brass tubing bearings served acceptably smaller models plus wire fit music wire commonly available fit can sloppy start say 004 may sound like much throw vibration flight loads thin wire brass will egg out rapidly Try fit about 001just enough lubrication Also consider length bearing helps use brass tubing get much bearing area possiblesay /4-inch long preference button bearings turned -inch phosphor bronze Some suppliers use brass eyelets seem satisfactory Another point affects longevity smoothness goes back pushrods hope have using arrow shaft/carbon tubes still using braced wire will have wire ends /32 making up pushrods careful rod enters bearing centered down bore bearing always think much fitting sometimes required its right asking portion bearing take major wear until high points wear have sloppy fit As assemble stabilizer/elevators fuselage must consider previous point properly fit bearing may placed stress align stabilizer Trialfit until movement allowed play bearing centered around perfect stabilizer alignment Although have placed bearings horns best can possible true horn Likewise angle pushrods set line hems conscious take note fits adjust get just reward initial silkiness control feel super-longevity system minimizing wear Another piece puzzle mating flaps elevators Have ever made perfect flaps cut hinge slots dead-on installed flaps bowed r its rubber-powered models youre looking call Peck-Polymers have full line kits supplies for rubber-power s well electric c02 miniature R/O Scale sport models ..youll find ideas Peck-Polymers information send $400 catalog Pa Box 710399-MA r--eiyI#ersSantee CA 92072-0399 Phone 619 448-1818Fax 619 488-1833PPModels@aolcom June1999 123 An award winning active adult community 24-hour gate security full exterior maintenance including lawn care complete recreational facilities likes top rate resort radio controlled air field. WHAT COULD BE BETTER Single Family Homes $70s Beautiful Ocala FL Private Calf Courses Mainienance Free 24-Hour Gair Security Spectacular Recreuooa Facilities outtwwmp call tor FREE Video Brochure 1-800-421-4162 8447 S W 99th Street Road Ocala FL 34481 www retire2otow corn hinge slots position can bow flaps bind movement surface can happen did slots perfectly dealing few thousandths wing trailing edge flap slots both slightly off errors cumulative problem type situation must fixed avoid bowed flaps stiff controls wear out spring controls Fixing slots difficult thing can very time-consuming basic approach cut-and-try doing slots checking alignment filling appropriate slots recutting have method check alignment After complete trim-fit shows some problems take flap off reinstall using flat horn point outer hinge Before proceed make sure tip flap centered wing trailing edge should place flap centered tip root Now can proceed install hinge time As hinge trial-fit check bow flaps Check also flaps movement explored bow full travel Listen carefully noise hinges Dont hesitate fill up hinge slot CyA cyanoacrylate glue cut again use Dremel tool fresh cutting disc now its magicjust time elevators worked same way patient area contributes significantly honest-flying airplane After surfaces fitted finishsand wing stabilizer process took four hours goes slowly put away come back fresh Good enough doesnt serve has right Model Aviation uggestion Line IlHave suggestion about magaztne Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line Tel 765 288-4899 extension 223

Author: F. McMillan


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/06
Page Numbers: 122, 123, 124

CONTROL LINE AEROBATICS EACH YEAR time make pitch get ready enjoy flying season doing little physical preparation As get older hopefully little better old bones muscles creak bit Thats telling want go out fly enjoy better get work youre young can generally push body think about However grow older its no different sport have prepare Consider ingredients flying Stunt have have welltimed fine motor skills means strength hands arms doesnt take bodybuilders regimen thisonly periodic light program fine motor skills use hand-grip exerciser works individual fingers music store would have guitar players play other string instruments some light weight work arms shoulders should sufficient use gallon milk jugs progressively increasing quantities water program progresses lifting holding weight arms length approximates requirements Start slowly weight repetitionsaches pains strained muscles can stop beginning Another main factor flying Precision Aerobatics solid foundation legs endurance Some type aerobic activityjogging biking etcwill long work yourself after flexibility endurance make yourself part performance packagenot weak link Doing great deal flying maximizes enjoyment competitive improvement Mental focussustained intenseis required get the available time As heat humidity summer builds better will probably feel longer productive flying sessions will times contest won last round late hot windy day difference might focused aggressive physical conditioning can make mental difference something stick Installing control systems important striving best create latest beauty However some pitfalls may run go through construction process basic goal espouse control systems get tight true possible Some advocate building play elevators aid groove dont thats personal choice true mean alignment mechanism control system surfaces purpose discussion Ill deal installation heart system refrain bringing other preferences such backward-installed bellcranks leadout setup Geometry important bellcrank four-inch has become norm has longer arm horns popular setup 8to 9-inch bellcrank 1-inch horn holes one-inch one-inch flap elevator critical pushrod set up centered flap horn must move bellcrank inside model up-line rear reversed setup outside airplane up-line front conscious getting pushrod travel nearly fore aft can rather extremes throw reached aside movement addition linear movement cant get sideward movement out can minimize long horns angle rod takes bellcrank becomes factor Try placing bellcrank vertical center wing above shallow angle much possible Remember want movement system linear possible years has trick custom setup flap elevator horns has placed horn arm perpendicular pushrod achieve linearity movement about neutral Another good-flying SV-11 design Eastern flier Jim Borelli has new Wind weighs 64 ounces has beautiful finish Dancer Flushing Meadow Fun Fly Its William DeMuro justifiably proud fully butted dramatic color layout 122 Model Aviation Lampione ST 60-powered United Big Jim Greenaway set up engine pulls 70-ounce original requires custom horns angle plotted angle pushrod Ive never used Custom horns cant comment does address linearity question really important area alignment bearing fit Recall try get everything tight approach times controls will loosen up after number flights old days used say controls didnt really free up until wed some good wind flights However some points watch out help get tight control keep what seems eons used /32 ID inside diameter brass tubing bearings served acceptably smaller models plus wire fit music wire commonly available fit can sloppy start say 004 may sound like much throw vibration flight loads thin wire brass will egg out rapidly Try fit about 001just enough lubrication Also consider length bearing helps use brass tubing get much bearing area possiblesay /4-inch long preference button bearings turned -inch phosphor bronze Some suppliers use brass eyelets seem satisfactory Another point affects longevity smoothness goes back pushrods hope have using arrow shaft/carbon tubes still using braced wire will have wire ends /32 making up pushrods careful rod enters bearing centered down bore bearing always think much fitting sometimes required its right asking portion bearing take major wear until high points wear have sloppy fit As assemble stabilizer/elevators fuselage must consider previous point properly fit bearing may placed stress align stabilizer Trialfit until movement allowed play bearing centered around perfect stabilizer alignment Although have placed bearings horns best can possible true horn Likewise angle pushrods set line hems conscious take note fits adjust get just reward initial silkiness control feel super-longevity system minimizing wear Another piece puzzle mating flaps elevators Have ever made perfect flaps cut hinge slots dead-on installed flaps bowed r its rubber-powered models youre looking call Peck-Polymers have full line kits supplies for rubber-power s well electric c02 miniature R/O Scale sport models ..youll find ideas Peck-Polymers information send $400 catalog Pa Box 710399-MA r--eiyI#ersSantee CA 92072-0399 Phone 619 448-1818Fax 619 488-1833PPModels@aolcom June1999 123 An award winning active adult community 24-hour gate security full exterior maintenance including lawn care complete recreational facilities likes top rate resort radio controlled air field. WHAT COULD BE BETTER Single Family Homes $70s Beautiful Ocala FL Private Calf Courses Mainienance Free 24-Hour Gair Security Spectacular Recreuooa Facilities outtwwmp call tor FREE Video Brochure 1-800-421-4162 8447 S W 99th Street Road Ocala FL 34481 www retire2otow corn hinge slots position can bow flaps bind movement surface can happen did slots perfectly dealing few thousandths wing trailing edge flap slots both slightly off errors cumulative problem type situation must fixed avoid bowed flaps stiff controls wear out spring controls Fixing slots difficult thing can very time-consuming basic approach cut-and-try doing slots checking alignment filling appropriate slots recutting have method check alignment After complete trim-fit shows some problems take flap off reinstall using flat horn point outer hinge Before proceed make sure tip flap centered wing trailing edge should place flap centered tip root Now can proceed install hinge time As hinge trial-fit check bow flaps Check also flaps movement explored bow full travel Listen carefully noise hinges Dont hesitate fill up hinge slot CyA cyanoacrylate glue cut again use Dremel tool fresh cutting disc now its magicjust time elevators worked same way patient area contributes significantly honest-flying airplane After surfaces fitted finishsand wing stabilizer process took four hours goes slowly put away come back fresh Good enough doesnt serve has right Model Aviation uggestion Line IlHave suggestion about magaztne Let us know Model Aviation Suggestion Line Tel 765 288-4899 extension 223

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