Control Line Aerobatics Wynn Paul DESPITE THE Toledo show being 98 percent RC oriented several items would appeal stunt flier very few stunt fliers Les McDonald representing Orange Blossom Hobbies Lew McFarland representing own X-Cell Hobbies Fred Tellier member 1978 Canadian FAI team Art Arch Adamisin selling RC components however best part Adamisin family lovely daughter Marie Well back toy airplanes Two stunt planes visible Top Flites new Tutor profile stunt ship pat terned after Nobler display 410 sq wing 35 engine should good flier also looks good $2495 its pretty high priced profile hardware included should much higher other similar pro files Lew McFarland also familiar Akromaster display plans avail able 46-powered plane about 670 sq wing Lew placed fourth Nationals plane few years ago Akro popular semi-scale airplanes Contact him X-Cell Models 347 Eastland Shopping Center Lexington KY 40505 prop department J T Finley distributor Rev-Up Props assured Rev-Ups will available quantity said anyone having problems should contact him 6540 East Central Wichita KS 67206 Tel 316 683-4221 Zinger booth informed after requests will soon Zinger 12-6 prop us use 45 46 engines Duke Fox assured no need 5- 55-oz fuel tanks Fox will making However positive side Duke new bounceless wheels supposed really good should hobby shop now Try set Dropped shoulder height will bounce Back fuel tanks Its good hear Randys Model Aeronautics back full production fuel tanks former Dons tanks have popular Midwest has following tanks available 35 oz profile 35 narrow stunt 40 profile 40 narrow stunt 35 uniflow stunt 40 uniflow stunt 575 uniflow stunt also has Dons Custom racing wheels again 125 15 175 sizes Randy Dick also has number other specialized items including fuel Write him 515 Coleman Blvd Mt Pleasant SC 29464 Just clear up usual confusion Randy Hancock custom fuel tank confused Randys Model Aero nautics Randy Hancock makes own tanks time price $1000 expensive well worth see workmanship Production may slowed little bit late May early June Randy getting married May27 Stamco Super Sander consisting 2- 3-foot aluminum extruded bases handle looked pretty good building purposes Used truing leading edge trailing edge surfacing wing cores sanding dihedral cross grain sanding sanding surfaces such fuse lages wings product looks like winner youve never used some sort long block sanding big stunt plane missing very good gimmick Try using old piece 1 X 2 furring strip experimental piece Make about 12 18 inches long will amazed proficiency will able obtain will sold aluminum blocks lighter hold easier control Oh yes Continued page 97 34 Model Aviation Dan Shafer son Sean Dads distinctively plantormed Double Exposure powered HP 40 its built-up 60-in wing ship has gross 51 oz Photo author Dark green mottled spots decorate Phil Castellis Messerschmitt powerplant Veco 35 ticipation seems quite poor around country thing fuel cost surely would cheaper engines should last longer Charles indicates engines performing very well bench after some extensive testing modifications hopes reach speeds high 150s wish both Charles Lieber Sam Burke best luck endeavors FAI speed Doc Jackson has thinkin thats generally dangerous about Ten Best Models Year idea similar what NFFS National Free Flight Society has So anyone has wants ideas send SASE Doc Jackson 523 Meadowbrook Circle St Davids PA 19087 information After writing good words have some would like spread around send us keep asking contest results spe cial feature articles Bob Flies Petal uma Calif came through results pictures all-speed contest February 19 weather almost perfect temperatures low 70s slight breeze Frank Hunt did usual excellent job directing con test several new records estab lished Brian Bitner Covina Calif former stunt flier turned 14248 mph FAI speed Rossi 15his very first speed model Bitners time later beaten Luke Roy Fairfield Calif new record 14432 mph Ed Bridant Bob Elies tried fly open profile proto comments Sure gonna tough beat Juniors Scott Bit ner turned 7706 Junior Profile Proto Doug Hinkley set Senior profile record 6947 mph John Newton turned Power Distribution System Model 677 completely solid-state Unit designed distrib ute power 12 VOC nicad wet-cell bat teries RC accessories addition pro viding power outlets 12-VDC starters PDS 677 provides reversible 12-VDC out put fuel pumps via miniature toggle switch Factory set 15 volts PDS 677 accommodates glow plug rating tween three volts means front panel adjustment Current glow plug automatically increased decreased dependent plug temperature An LED indicator monitors glow plug Complete mating jacks instructions made Plexi glass measures 3x6 Price $3995 & L Electronics PO Box 13434 Albuquerque NM 87112 product review product review product review ALL GRISH PROPELLERS ARE ENGINEERED TO TRUE HELICAL 5-4 7-4 8-4 9-4 9-8 11-4 12-4 5%-3 6-3 7-6 8-6 9-6 10-4 11-6 12-5 CREATE THRUST AND IE PROPELLED BY AIR AT DISCRETION OF 5y3 2 Blade Pusher5A-43045A-4 6-36-4354 6-43548-68541 7-85049-610-6$1 DE 8-8 654 3 Blade Tractor 9-75-3 6-36-4 504 -j 10-6854 3 Blade Pusher 11-8$1 tallic 12-6SiSOr1ade polyesterAluminum Cob boll color767-8 $1 F8-68-8 $125 9-6 10-6 10-4 $150 Pusher 10-6$150 16660 mph squeeze out Jim Rhodes 15937 speed Jon Defries turned 15778 mph B Fred Margarido fuel problems B turned 17251 mph D OPS 60 year chance fly some Texas weather Labor Day weekend Sep tember 2 3 Southwestern Model Plane Championship will held Hobby Park Dallas Speed events will A Profile Proto F40 B B Proto C D Jet Everything record ratio except profile proto information write Linda Wheeler 2400 Lovell Drive Mes quite TX 75150 phone 214-279-3115 next column will devoted cov erage speed events United States Controline Model Airplane Cham pionships Winston-Salem NC June 1718 Gene Hempel Tom Upton 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 CL Aerobatics/Paul continued page 34 long sanding blocks great shaping flaps elevators Need some weight nose tail plane Try Form-a-Balance high density powder mixed epoxy resin form balance weight model one-pound bottle costs $295 should available local hobby shop could also used wing weight Harry Higley keeps coming up some great little products latest Harrys Handy Hex Key long-reach hex screw wrench wrenches about 11 inches long quite handy reach ing hard get places two sizes 3/32 fits 4-40 5-40 screws 7/64 size fits 6-32 size price $499 per set two Harry also has Harrys Heavy Hub 2-ounce prop nut machined hex bar stock nickel plated Price $239 imag ine drilled tapped hole way through nut could mount inside spinner am going suggest Harry also make nut similar stunt can used directly inside spinner Harry also has Biso Balancer can perform two functions Firstly can used mark equal lengths prop blade Secondly can used balance prop An illustrated instruction sheet included Bisco balancer show use Good idea $145 Glue Screw Weight 1-ounce lead casting especially designed ballast use tip weight other balancing back serrated glue adhesion tapered shape acts wedge under glue can also screwed down using hole middle Price $ 89 set three hobby store doesnt have items write Harry 433 Arquilla August 1 978 97 GRISH AIRCRAFT TYPE PROPELLERS Made hardwood fully carved true helical pitch airfoil ready sanding ALL SIZES IN18$700 6 8 & 10 PITCH20800 RIGHT HAND221000 ROTATION241300 3/8 BORE AT YOUR DEALER USE TO PROPEL AIR fiozrn PROPELLERS PITCH AND AIRFOIL FOR EFFICIENCY 2 Blade Tractor 5-3each AT YOUR DEALER THE PURCHASER G RUSH 0CHN INDIANA 46373 product review product review product review Drive Glenwood IL 60425 K S Engineering now has butyrate clear sheets available 8 X 10 sheets 0075 010 015 030 thick sheets flexible clear can vac uum formed can painted enamel K & S also has some new balsa hole cutters set consisting 5/ precision cutters costs $500 great interest Toledo show large number very finely finished pattern pylon scale planes Some pattern planes absolutely breathtaking finish color scheme However discussing finishes World Champion Les McDonald opinion majority Acrylic finishes using Motorcycle paints auto motive finishes just too heavy SSF thats serious stunt flier Yes RC really beautiful quite possibly hands very experienced painter stunt plane could come out com petitive using finishes Les feel ing average builder flier finish would add too much weight stunt model Lets remember todays muffled engines yes world precision aerobatics leads way using mufflers average 35-size airplane must weigh between 40 44 oz competi tive 40 size should between 45 52 oz 46-size engine plane should 48 55 ounces Now know Ill get five letters stating Joe Bellcrank just finished new Stiletto kit acrylic finish added four ounces Good write detailed account did Ill publish due credit last word finishes Id like hear someones opinion using Coverite product Glaskote stunt plane wish time try just dont Write first visit Toledo except few sneers mentioned flew advocated control-line found manufacturers displayers pretty good lot worthwhile trip airplane enthusiast Stunt Events Contests realize could have no less eight sep arate stunt events contest now Yes starting off four PAMPA classes could have AMA novice pattern real beginners Next comes pro file stunt kit homebuilt solid fuselages have increas ingly popular Half-A stunt event uses full pattern no appearance points John Miske Dave Mar shall others have Old Time Stunt Event using planes kitted de signed prior December 1952 Keep mind planning contests now entirely possible have variety stunt events will attract people No need have standard stunt event Try Half-A event Profile stunt feel including profile stunt contest would promote event other event allows rank novice Banshee Twister Tutor Excalibur get world stunt information PAMPA stunt write Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lex. KY40504 Tiny Mouse/Scott continued page 36 cylinder order facilitate fueling Should planning use starting product review product review product review RC Diesel Converter 049/051 Engines New RC throttle shock mounted po sitioning adjustment advanced timing washers Throttle may set independently compression timing washers raise cylinder eliminate sub-piston induction Range said 13000 rpm down 5000 using 7-3% prop $1295 plus $1 postage handling convert standard diesel converter C-5 throttle arm available $300 plus $1 postage handling Davis Diesel Development Inc Box 141 Milford CT 06460 product review product review product review glove during pit stops may well gently scrape away black anodizing portion crankcase con tacted forefinger ring contact will insure good electrical circuit fine little engines naturally vary example next experimentation will yield best fuel plug prop combination exper ience however Tornado 5-4 yellow plastic prop Cox high-compression head Cox Custom Blend fuel make very impressive combination indeed number factors will contribute producing Racers Edge quality results occasional win Foremost know equipment Frequent prac tice will enable flier pit man sharpen skills work better team pilot should always try fly racer pit man After ship glides much faster can run Knowing equipment also means inspecting item night before allow time correct discrepancies make sure nuts bolts tight aircraft sound batteries live forth Cleanliness important too fuel should fil tered remove impurities might clog reed needle valve control lines should carefully wiped down prior race accumulation oil grime collects wires will amaze can cause binding lessen control though Little White Mouse meets specifications Mouse Class racing hesitate enter Class II events very least will afford good practice like Chris just might win See flying circle FF Sport/Scale/Warner continued page 39 months other way gets expensive support system bat tery chargers fuel C02 cartridges also 98 Model Aviation ATTENTION RC DEALERS Order large stock Kraft radios ServosKraft EnginesAir born unitsPlus accessories KRAFT SOUTHWESTERN INC P08068 Ft Worth TX 76112 817-451-7537 Night 42g-3828 572-1452 Musketeer tnke-gearo McIoy-u-powerea Ob-In ship 50b sq area Builder Allen Briekhaus says should have tail dragger uses Rev-Up 11-5W propeller
Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/08
Page Numbers: 34, 97, 98
Control Line Aerobatics Wynn Paul DESPITE THE Toledo show being 98 percent RC oriented several items would appeal stunt flier very few stunt fliers Les McDonald representing Orange Blossom Hobbies Lew McFarland representing own X-Cell Hobbies Fred Tellier member 1978 Canadian FAI team Art Arch Adamisin selling RC components however best part Adamisin family lovely daughter Marie Well back toy airplanes Two stunt planes visible Top Flites new Tutor profile stunt ship pat terned after Nobler display 410 sq wing 35 engine should good flier also looks good $2495 its pretty high priced profile hardware included should much higher other similar pro files Lew McFarland also familiar Akromaster display plans avail able 46-powered plane about 670 sq wing Lew placed fourth Nationals plane few years ago Akro popular semi-scale airplanes Contact him X-Cell Models 347 Eastland Shopping Center Lexington KY 40505 prop department J T Finley distributor Rev-Up Props assured Rev-Ups will available quantity said anyone having problems should contact him 6540 East Central Wichita KS 67206 Tel 316 683-4221 Zinger booth informed after requests will soon Zinger 12-6 prop us use 45 46 engines Duke Fox assured no need 5- 55-oz fuel tanks Fox will making However positive side Duke new bounceless wheels supposed really good should hobby shop now Try set Dropped shoulder height will bounce Back fuel tanks Its good hear Randys Model Aeronautics back full production fuel tanks former Dons tanks have popular Midwest has following tanks available 35 oz profile 35 narrow stunt 40 profile 40 narrow stunt 35 uniflow stunt 40 uniflow stunt 575 uniflow stunt also has Dons Custom racing wheels again 125 15 175 sizes Randy Dick also has number other specialized items including fuel Write him 515 Coleman Blvd Mt Pleasant SC 29464 Just clear up usual confusion Randy Hancock custom fuel tank confused Randys Model Aero nautics Randy Hancock makes own tanks time price $1000 expensive well worth see workmanship Production may slowed little bit late May early June Randy getting married May27 Stamco Super Sander consisting 2- 3-foot aluminum extruded bases handle looked pretty good building purposes Used truing leading edge trailing edge surfacing wing cores sanding dihedral cross grain sanding sanding surfaces such fuse lages wings product looks like winner youve never used some sort long block sanding big stunt plane missing very good gimmick Try using old piece 1 X 2 furring strip experimental piece Make about 12 18 inches long will amazed proficiency will able obtain will sold aluminum blocks lighter hold easier control Oh yes Continued page 97 34 Model Aviation Dan Shafer son Sean Dads distinctively plantormed Double Exposure powered HP 40 its built-up 60-in wing ship has gross 51 oz Photo author Dark green mottled spots decorate Phil Castellis Messerschmitt powerplant Veco 35 ticipation seems quite poor around country thing fuel cost surely would cheaper engines should last longer Charles indicates engines performing very well bench after some extensive testing modifications hopes reach speeds high 150s wish both Charles Lieber Sam Burke best luck endeavors FAI speed Doc Jackson has thinkin thats generally dangerous about Ten Best Models Year idea similar what NFFS National Free Flight Society has So anyone has wants ideas send SASE Doc Jackson 523 Meadowbrook Circle St Davids PA 19087 information After writing good words have some would like spread around send us keep asking contest results spe cial feature articles Bob Flies Petal uma Calif came through results pictures all-speed contest February 19 weather almost perfect temperatures low 70s slight breeze Frank Hunt did usual excellent job directing con test several new records estab lished Brian Bitner Covina Calif former stunt flier turned 14248 mph FAI speed Rossi 15his very first speed model Bitners time later beaten Luke Roy Fairfield Calif new record 14432 mph Ed Bridant Bob Elies tried fly open profile proto comments Sure gonna tough beat Juniors Scott Bit ner turned 7706 Junior Profile Proto Doug Hinkley set Senior profile record 6947 mph John Newton turned Power Distribution System Model 677 completely solid-state Unit designed distrib ute power 12 VOC nicad wet-cell bat teries RC accessories addition pro viding power outlets 12-VDC starters PDS 677 provides reversible 12-VDC out put fuel pumps via miniature toggle switch Factory set 15 volts PDS 677 accommodates glow plug rating tween three volts means front panel adjustment Current glow plug automatically increased decreased dependent plug temperature An LED indicator monitors glow plug Complete mating jacks instructions made Plexi glass measures 3x6 Price $3995 & L Electronics PO Box 13434 Albuquerque NM 87112 product review product review product review ALL GRISH PROPELLERS ARE ENGINEERED TO TRUE HELICAL 5-4 7-4 8-4 9-4 9-8 11-4 12-4 5%-3 6-3 7-6 8-6 9-6 10-4 11-6 12-5 CREATE THRUST AND IE PROPELLED BY AIR AT DISCRETION OF 5y3 2 Blade Pusher5A-43045A-4 6-36-4354 6-43548-68541 7-85049-610-6$1 DE 8-8 654 3 Blade Tractor 9-75-3 6-36-4 504 -j 10-6854 3 Blade Pusher 11-8$1 tallic 12-6SiSOr1ade polyesterAluminum Cob boll color767-8 $1 F8-68-8 $125 9-6 10-6 10-4 $150 Pusher 10-6$150 16660 mph squeeze out Jim Rhodes 15937 speed Jon Defries turned 15778 mph B Fred Margarido fuel problems B turned 17251 mph D OPS 60 year chance fly some Texas weather Labor Day weekend Sep tember 2 3 Southwestern Model Plane Championship will held Hobby Park Dallas Speed events will A Profile Proto F40 B B Proto C D Jet Everything record ratio except profile proto information write Linda Wheeler 2400 Lovell Drive Mes quite TX 75150 phone 214-279-3115 next column will devoted cov erage speed events United States Controline Model Airplane Cham pionships Winston-Salem NC June 1718 Gene Hempel Tom Upton 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 CL Aerobatics/Paul continued page 34 long sanding blocks great shaping flaps elevators Need some weight nose tail plane Try Form-a-Balance high density powder mixed epoxy resin form balance weight model one-pound bottle costs $295 should available local hobby shop could also used wing weight Harry Higley keeps coming up some great little products latest Harrys Handy Hex Key long-reach hex screw wrench wrenches about 11 inches long quite handy reach ing hard get places two sizes 3/32 fits 4-40 5-40 screws 7/64 size fits 6-32 size price $499 per set two Harry also has Harrys Heavy Hub 2-ounce prop nut machined hex bar stock nickel plated Price $239 imag ine drilled tapped hole way through nut could mount inside spinner am going suggest Harry also make nut similar stunt can used directly inside spinner Harry also has Biso Balancer can perform two functions Firstly can used mark equal lengths prop blade Secondly can used balance prop An illustrated instruction sheet included Bisco balancer show use Good idea $145 Glue Screw Weight 1-ounce lead casting especially designed ballast use tip weight other balancing back serrated glue adhesion tapered shape acts wedge under glue can also screwed down using hole middle Price $ 89 set three hobby store doesnt have items write Harry 433 Arquilla August 1 978 97 GRISH AIRCRAFT TYPE PROPELLERS Made hardwood fully carved true helical pitch airfoil ready sanding ALL SIZES IN18$700 6 8 & 10 PITCH20800 RIGHT HAND221000 ROTATION241300 3/8 BORE AT YOUR DEALER USE TO PROPEL AIR fiozrn PROPELLERS PITCH AND AIRFOIL FOR EFFICIENCY 2 Blade Tractor 5-3each AT YOUR DEALER THE PURCHASER G RUSH 0CHN INDIANA 46373 product review product review product review Drive Glenwood IL 60425 K S Engineering now has butyrate clear sheets available 8 X 10 sheets 0075 010 015 030 thick sheets flexible clear can vac uum formed can painted enamel K & S also has some new balsa hole cutters set consisting 5/ precision cutters costs $500 great interest Toledo show large number very finely finished pattern pylon scale planes Some pattern planes absolutely breathtaking finish color scheme However discussing finishes World Champion Les McDonald opinion majority Acrylic finishes using Motorcycle paints auto motive finishes just too heavy SSF thats serious stunt flier Yes RC really beautiful quite possibly hands very experienced painter stunt plane could come out com petitive using finishes Les feel ing average builder flier finish would add too much weight stunt model Lets remember todays muffled engines yes world precision aerobatics leads way using mufflers average 35-size airplane must weigh between 40 44 oz competi tive 40 size should between 45 52 oz 46-size engine plane should 48 55 ounces Now know Ill get five letters stating Joe Bellcrank just finished new Stiletto kit acrylic finish added four ounces Good write detailed account did Ill publish due credit last word finishes Id like hear someones opinion using Coverite product Glaskote stunt plane wish time try just dont Write first visit Toledo except few sneers mentioned flew advocated control-line found manufacturers displayers pretty good lot worthwhile trip airplane enthusiast Stunt Events Contests realize could have no less eight sep arate stunt events contest now Yes starting off four PAMPA classes could have AMA novice pattern real beginners Next comes pro file stunt kit homebuilt solid fuselages have increas ingly popular Half-A stunt event uses full pattern no appearance points John Miske Dave Mar shall others have Old Time Stunt Event using planes kitted de signed prior December 1952 Keep mind planning contests now entirely possible have variety stunt events will attract people No need have standard stunt event Try Half-A event Profile stunt feel including profile stunt contest would promote event other event allows rank novice Banshee Twister Tutor Excalibur get world stunt information PAMPA stunt write Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lex. KY40504 Tiny Mouse/Scott continued page 36 cylinder order facilitate fueling Should planning use starting product review product review product review RC Diesel Converter 049/051 Engines New RC throttle shock mounted po sitioning adjustment advanced timing washers Throttle may set independently compression timing washers raise cylinder eliminate sub-piston induction Range said 13000 rpm down 5000 using 7-3% prop $1295 plus $1 postage handling convert standard diesel converter C-5 throttle arm available $300 plus $1 postage handling Davis Diesel Development Inc Box 141 Milford CT 06460 product review product review product review glove during pit stops may well gently scrape away black anodizing portion crankcase con tacted forefinger ring contact will insure good electrical circuit fine little engines naturally vary example next experimentation will yield best fuel plug prop combination exper ience however Tornado 5-4 yellow plastic prop Cox high-compression head Cox Custom Blend fuel make very impressive combination indeed number factors will contribute producing Racers Edge quality results occasional win Foremost know equipment Frequent prac tice will enable flier pit man sharpen skills work better team pilot should always try fly racer pit man After ship glides much faster can run Knowing equipment also means inspecting item night before allow time correct discrepancies make sure nuts bolts tight aircraft sound batteries live forth Cleanliness important too fuel should fil tered remove impurities might clog reed needle valve control lines should carefully wiped down prior race accumulation oil grime collects wires will amaze can cause binding lessen control though Little White Mouse meets specifications Mouse Class racing hesitate enter Class II events very least will afford good practice like Chris just might win See flying circle FF Sport/Scale/Warner continued page 39 months other way gets expensive support system bat tery chargers fuel C02 cartridges also 98 Model Aviation ATTENTION RC DEALERS Order large stock Kraft radios ServosKraft EnginesAir born unitsPlus accessories KRAFT SOUTHWESTERN INC P08068 Ft Worth TX 76112 817-451-7537 Night 42g-3828 572-1452 Musketeer tnke-gearo McIoy-u-powerea Ob-In ship 50b sq area Builder Allen Briekhaus says should have tail dragger uses Rev-Up 11-5W propeller
Edition: Model Aviation - 1978/08
Page Numbers: 34, 97, 98
Control Line Aerobatics Wynn Paul DESPITE THE Toledo show being 98 percent RC oriented several items would appeal stunt flier very few stunt fliers Les McDonald representing Orange Blossom Hobbies Lew McFarland representing own X-Cell Hobbies Fred Tellier member 1978 Canadian FAI team Art Arch Adamisin selling RC components however best part Adamisin family lovely daughter Marie Well back toy airplanes Two stunt planes visible Top Flites new Tutor profile stunt ship pat terned after Nobler display 410 sq wing 35 engine should good flier also looks good $2495 its pretty high priced profile hardware included should much higher other similar pro files Lew McFarland also familiar Akromaster display plans avail able 46-powered plane about 670 sq wing Lew placed fourth Nationals plane few years ago Akro popular semi-scale airplanes Contact him X-Cell Models 347 Eastland Shopping Center Lexington KY 40505 prop department J T Finley distributor Rev-Up Props assured Rev-Ups will available quantity said anyone having problems should contact him 6540 East Central Wichita KS 67206 Tel 316 683-4221 Zinger booth informed after requests will soon Zinger 12-6 prop us use 45 46 engines Duke Fox assured no need 5- 55-oz fuel tanks Fox will making However positive side Duke new bounceless wheels supposed really good should hobby shop now Try set Dropped shoulder height will bounce Back fuel tanks Its good hear Randys Model Aeronautics back full production fuel tanks former Dons tanks have popular Midwest has following tanks available 35 oz profile 35 narrow stunt 40 profile 40 narrow stunt 35 uniflow stunt 40 uniflow stunt 575 uniflow stunt also has Dons Custom racing wheels again 125 15 175 sizes Randy Dick also has number other specialized items including fuel Write him 515 Coleman Blvd Mt Pleasant SC 29464 Just clear up usual confusion Randy Hancock custom fuel tank confused Randys Model Aero nautics Randy Hancock makes own tanks time price $1000 expensive well worth see workmanship Production may slowed little bit late May early June Randy getting married May27 Stamco Super Sander consisting 2- 3-foot aluminum extruded bases handle looked pretty good building purposes Used truing leading edge trailing edge surfacing wing cores sanding dihedral cross grain sanding sanding surfaces such fuse lages wings product looks like winner youve never used some sort long block sanding big stunt plane missing very good gimmick Try using old piece 1 X 2 furring strip experimental piece Make about 12 18 inches long will amazed proficiency will able obtain will sold aluminum blocks lighter hold easier control Oh yes Continued page 97 34 Model Aviation Dan Shafer son Sean Dads distinctively plantormed Double Exposure powered HP 40 its built-up 60-in wing ship has gross 51 oz Photo author Dark green mottled spots decorate Phil Castellis Messerschmitt powerplant Veco 35 ticipation seems quite poor around country thing fuel cost surely would cheaper engines should last longer Charles indicates engines performing very well bench after some extensive testing modifications hopes reach speeds high 150s wish both Charles Lieber Sam Burke best luck endeavors FAI speed Doc Jackson has thinkin thats generally dangerous about Ten Best Models Year idea similar what NFFS National Free Flight Society has So anyone has wants ideas send SASE Doc Jackson 523 Meadowbrook Circle St Davids PA 19087 information After writing good words have some would like spread around send us keep asking contest results spe cial feature articles Bob Flies Petal uma Calif came through results pictures all-speed contest February 19 weather almost perfect temperatures low 70s slight breeze Frank Hunt did usual excellent job directing con test several new records estab lished Brian Bitner Covina Calif former stunt flier turned 14248 mph FAI speed Rossi 15his very first speed model Bitners time later beaten Luke Roy Fairfield Calif new record 14432 mph Ed Bridant Bob Elies tried fly open profile proto comments Sure gonna tough beat Juniors Scott Bit ner turned 7706 Junior Profile Proto Doug Hinkley set Senior profile record 6947 mph John Newton turned Power Distribution System Model 677 completely solid-state Unit designed distrib ute power 12 VOC nicad wet-cell bat teries RC accessories addition pro viding power outlets 12-VDC starters PDS 677 provides reversible 12-VDC out put fuel pumps via miniature toggle switch Factory set 15 volts PDS 677 accommodates glow plug rating tween three volts means front panel adjustment Current glow plug automatically increased decreased dependent plug temperature An LED indicator monitors glow plug Complete mating jacks instructions made Plexi glass measures 3x6 Price $3995 & L Electronics PO Box 13434 Albuquerque NM 87112 product review product review product review ALL GRISH PROPELLERS ARE ENGINEERED TO TRUE HELICAL 5-4 7-4 8-4 9-4 9-8 11-4 12-4 5%-3 6-3 7-6 8-6 9-6 10-4 11-6 12-5 CREATE THRUST AND IE PROPELLED BY AIR AT DISCRETION OF 5y3 2 Blade Pusher5A-43045A-4 6-36-4354 6-43548-68541 7-85049-610-6$1 DE 8-8 654 3 Blade Tractor 9-75-3 6-36-4 504 -j 10-6854 3 Blade Pusher 11-8$1 tallic 12-6SiSOr1ade polyesterAluminum Cob boll color767-8 $1 F8-68-8 $125 9-6 10-6 10-4 $150 Pusher 10-6$150 16660 mph squeeze out Jim Rhodes 15937 speed Jon Defries turned 15778 mph B Fred Margarido fuel problems B turned 17251 mph D OPS 60 year chance fly some Texas weather Labor Day weekend Sep tember 2 3 Southwestern Model Plane Championship will held Hobby Park Dallas Speed events will A Profile Proto F40 B B Proto C D Jet Everything record ratio except profile proto information write Linda Wheeler 2400 Lovell Drive Mes quite TX 75150 phone 214-279-3115 next column will devoted cov erage speed events United States Controline Model Airplane Cham pionships Winston-Salem NC June 1718 Gene Hempel Tom Upton 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 CL Aerobatics/Paul continued page 34 long sanding blocks great shaping flaps elevators Need some weight nose tail plane Try Form-a-Balance high density powder mixed epoxy resin form balance weight model one-pound bottle costs $295 should available local hobby shop could also used wing weight Harry Higley keeps coming up some great little products latest Harrys Handy Hex Key long-reach hex screw wrench wrenches about 11 inches long quite handy reach ing hard get places two sizes 3/32 fits 4-40 5-40 screws 7/64 size fits 6-32 size price $499 per set two Harry also has Harrys Heavy Hub 2-ounce prop nut machined hex bar stock nickel plated Price $239 imag ine drilled tapped hole way through nut could mount inside spinner am going suggest Harry also make nut similar stunt can used directly inside spinner Harry also has Biso Balancer can perform two functions Firstly can used mark equal lengths prop blade Secondly can used balance prop An illustrated instruction sheet included Bisco balancer show use Good idea $145 Glue Screw Weight 1-ounce lead casting especially designed ballast use tip weight other balancing back serrated glue adhesion tapered shape acts wedge under glue can also screwed down using hole middle Price $ 89 set three hobby store doesnt have items write Harry 433 Arquilla August 1 978 97 GRISH AIRCRAFT TYPE PROPELLERS Made hardwood fully carved true helical pitch airfoil ready sanding ALL SIZES IN18$700 6 8 & 10 PITCH20800 RIGHT HAND221000 ROTATION241300 3/8 BORE AT YOUR DEALER USE TO PROPEL AIR fiozrn PROPELLERS PITCH AND AIRFOIL FOR EFFICIENCY 2 Blade Tractor 5-3each AT YOUR DEALER THE PURCHASER G RUSH 0CHN INDIANA 46373 product review product review product review Drive Glenwood IL 60425 K S Engineering now has butyrate clear sheets available 8 X 10 sheets 0075 010 015 030 thick sheets flexible clear can vac uum formed can painted enamel K & S also has some new balsa hole cutters set consisting 5/ precision cutters costs $500 great interest Toledo show large number very finely finished pattern pylon scale planes Some pattern planes absolutely breathtaking finish color scheme However discussing finishes World Champion Les McDonald opinion majority Acrylic finishes using Motorcycle paints auto motive finishes just too heavy SSF thats serious stunt flier Yes RC really beautiful quite possibly hands very experienced painter stunt plane could come out com petitive using finishes Les feel ing average builder flier finish would add too much weight stunt model Lets remember todays muffled engines yes world precision aerobatics leads way using mufflers average 35-size airplane must weigh between 40 44 oz competi tive 40 size should between 45 52 oz 46-size engine plane should 48 55 ounces Now know Ill get five letters stating Joe Bellcrank just finished new Stiletto kit acrylic finish added four ounces Good write detailed account did Ill publish due credit last word finishes Id like hear someones opinion using Coverite product Glaskote stunt plane wish time try just dont Write first visit Toledo except few sneers mentioned flew advocated control-line found manufacturers displayers pretty good lot worthwhile trip airplane enthusiast Stunt Events Contests realize could have no less eight sep arate stunt events contest now Yes starting off four PAMPA classes could have AMA novice pattern real beginners Next comes pro file stunt kit homebuilt solid fuselages have increas ingly popular Half-A stunt event uses full pattern no appearance points John Miske Dave Mar shall others have Old Time Stunt Event using planes kitted de signed prior December 1952 Keep mind planning contests now entirely possible have variety stunt events will attract people No need have standard stunt event Try Half-A event Profile stunt feel including profile stunt contest would promote event other event allows rank novice Banshee Twister Tutor Excalibur get world stunt information PAMPA stunt write Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lex. KY40504 Tiny Mouse/Scott continued page 36 cylinder order facilitate fueling Should planning use starting product review product review product review RC Diesel Converter 049/051 Engines New RC throttle shock mounted po sitioning adjustment advanced timing washers Throttle may set independently compression timing washers raise cylinder eliminate sub-piston induction Range said 13000 rpm down 5000 using 7-3% prop $1295 plus $1 postage handling convert standard diesel converter C-5 throttle arm available $300 plus $1 postage handling Davis Diesel Development Inc Box 141 Milford CT 06460 product review product review product review glove during pit stops may well gently scrape away black anodizing portion crankcase con tacted forefinger ring contact will insure good electrical circuit fine little engines naturally vary example next experimentation will yield best fuel plug prop combination exper ience however Tornado 5-4 yellow plastic prop Cox high-compression head Cox Custom Blend fuel make very impressive combination indeed number factors will contribute producing Racers Edge quality results occasional win Foremost know equipment Frequent prac tice will enable flier pit man sharpen skills work better team pilot should always try fly racer pit man After ship glides much faster can run Knowing equipment also means inspecting item night before allow time correct discrepancies make sure nuts bolts tight aircraft sound batteries live forth Cleanliness important too fuel should fil tered remove impurities might clog reed needle valve control lines should carefully wiped down prior race accumulation oil grime collects wires will amaze can cause binding lessen control though Little White Mouse meets specifications Mouse Class racing hesitate enter Class II events very least will afford good practice like Chris just might win See flying circle FF Sport/Scale/Warner continued page 39 months other way gets expensive support system bat tery chargers fuel C02 cartridges also 98 Model Aviation ATTENTION RC DEALERS Order large stock Kraft radios ServosKraft EnginesAir born unitsPlus accessories KRAFT SOUTHWESTERN INC P08068 Ft Worth TX 76112 817-451-7537 Night 42g-3828 572-1452 Musketeer tnke-gearo McIoy-u-powerea Ob-In ship 50b sq area Builder Allen Briekhaus says should have tail dragger uses Rev-Up 11-5W propeller