BACKING up couple steps last months ideas modifying two kits lets start ginning recommend four steps beginner start learning fly precision aerobatics beginner should start profile airplane learn level flights inside round loops outside round loops inverted flight takeoffs landings writer suggests beginning 35-size engine reasons will usually start easier will last through crashes will used later succeeding planes Step profile plane flaps writer suggests following 1 Flite Streak Top Flite 42 wing span good old flier will perform well 2 Cosmic Wind Goldberg 43 wing span another veteran will fly actually Buster Shoe string about same plane 3 Mongoose M & P 36 wing span slow Combat plane suited learning 4 Ringmaster Sterling 42 span plane used thousands learn fly recently modernized construc tion methods building Use 3-in nylon bellerank flex ible leadouts looped soldered bellcrank 3/32 wire pushrod plywood pushrod guide mid-fuselage externally mounted eleva tor horn applied over 1/16-in ply reinforcer nylon cloth hinges stab elevator use recommended tip weight plans use 4-40 engine mounting bolts use epoxy engine mounts doublers use 35 oz profile tank mounted rubber bands can moved around improve run finishing Use small amount epoxytype paint fuselage tail use plastic type coverings wing will save time facilitate repairs next group planes Step Two can used Step unflapped version can used flaps learn entire pattern 1 BansheeSig 49 span 510 sq in, avery good flier 2 Magician Midwest 48 span Uust make certain wing spars sanded will weaken P-S 1 109 Midwest about same airplanes will complete pattern Step Three involves use flapped airplanes will perform pattern well enough planes can used competition Excalibur M & P 54 wing thick airfoil really great profile airplane 2 Banshee repeated because belongs either class does 3 Twister Sig 48 span 490 sq in, another reaily great flier could used Step way Nationals 4 Tutor Top Flite 45 span 410 sq slightly smaller newer profiles gaining popularity good flier After beginner has used two profile airplanes mentioned above learn complete precision aerobatic pattern should have become familiar basics trimming airplane fuel tank setups engine tuning field repairs Borrowing Ted Fanchers Imitation ModelAviation October November 1979 novice may want modify front end full-flapped profile receive upright inverted engine and/or mount tank through fuselage rather side two modifications Continued page 121 February 1980 51 Jeuy-iooKing 11815-A stunt creation Richard Byronit based Northrops F-5 Span is27 inches Weight 16 ounces power Cox 049 Took third place Nationals ichversion Cobra powered truction I-beam builtup weight 48 ounces 56 span Bob Whitely flew ninth place 79 Nationals using Derringer foam wing 58-inch span Powerplant Supertigre 46 Weight 55 ounces Del N QUIKRAY-500 has enneered meet need model could built fast very strong meet requirements AMA Sport Pylon Events Quicky 500 Pylon Racing Fun Fly Events around Sport Flying Trainer general Pattern Flying baby strong e Bull lightandfast baby will turn Pylon tighter anything have seen will snap stsll out. QUIICRAY-500 can built complete air Twelve Fifteen hours covered materials such SUPER MONOKOTE other covering same family 500 FAST IS WHAT SHE IS DOCILE Wingspan 50 inArea 503 sq Engine 1945Weight 3 lbs Material AU Balsa Ply needed servo slowness discernable went unnoticed Kraft receiver has good range substandard 36 volts Battery voltage can checked charging plug Checking voltage immediately before first contest flight could avert disaster Most importantly determine positively whether batteries compatible charger being used have heard said nickel-cad batteries can fast charged view recent experience doubt no comparison between cost scale model batteries fly Bob Dolly Wisclser Rt 1 5-221 Lapham Peak Roaa Delafield WI 53018 CL Aerobatics/Paul continued page 51 have actually used years fliers usually result better performing engine Teds Imitation makes use K/H RC engine mount good way go novice may want use conventional maple engine bearers i plywood bulkheads mounted modified fuselage novice now ready move Step Four full fuselage built-up airplane 35 engine has using along can still used some available kits market However may want consider Max 40 FSR Supertigre 46 HP 40 Max 45 FSR engines would needed some bigger therefore usually heavier airplanes further refinement aid novice may want order foam wing replacement kit wing will just about insure end result straight warp downfall novice flier writing producer foam wings John Poynter 10261 Janice Lynn Cypress CA 90630 telephone 213 596-9053 Assuming novice knows basics ofthe pattern stage too risky invest approximately $4000 foam wing since days multiple crashing should over time novice graduates full fuselage stunter What follows brief rundown available built-up kits Gieseke NoblerTop Flite 50 wing 510 sq modemized version George Aldrichs 1951-52 original can still use 35-size engine plane comes out much 48 oz lot kit definitely takes some time build will certainly fly An outstanding kit Sig Chipmunk 535 wing 570 sq can build right off plans use writers suggestions last column Model viation Again can use good 35-size engine plane four-oz tank As long build wing straight align parts wing stabilizer fuselage etc plane will fly right National finals StilettoofLesMcDonaldiskittedbyM& P still available hobby shops plane will fly much better 40 45-46 engine 35 size unless can build about43 oz less difficult will probably want replace some wood heavy Sig Akrobat aS wing span 550 sq in. has popularity Chipmunk has really good plane will fly best Akrobat slightly smaller Chipmunk advised try keep weight down 42-44 oz less 35-size engine Genesis M & P foam-core wing model Bob Hunts World Championship plane although slightly smaller version Bob cut foam cores kit means will have great start wing required cover wing balsa very complete instructions included kit take time advanced novice should able come out good wing Remember key weight reduction foam wing wood much glue spread over wing Dont put iton like peanut butter thickness plane will fly best 40-size engine ST46 Sig Mustang also comes foam wing 50 wing span 480 sq small plane keep weight to4O oz less possible plane can fly competitively must keep light may want try Jetco Dolphin Plan good 40 ST46 engine take pains get wing straight true plane will fly you have keep weight under 50 oz get wing straight Comparing selection available now August 1975 writer similar column see five new kits available Thats pretty good control line information Stunt orP M P write Wsnn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 46504 February 1980 121 THE TRIPLE THREAT / LIGHT AND QUIK ITS FULL OF TIGER EATING GRINS!! 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/02
Page Numbers: 51, 121
BACKING up couple steps last months ideas modifying two kits lets start ginning recommend four steps beginner start learning fly precision aerobatics beginner should start profile airplane learn level flights inside round loops outside round loops inverted flight takeoffs landings writer suggests beginning 35-size engine reasons will usually start easier will last through crashes will used later succeeding planes Step profile plane flaps writer suggests following 1 Flite Streak Top Flite 42 wing span good old flier will perform well 2 Cosmic Wind Goldberg 43 wing span another veteran will fly actually Buster Shoe string about same plane 3 Mongoose M & P 36 wing span slow Combat plane suited learning 4 Ringmaster Sterling 42 span plane used thousands learn fly recently modernized construc tion methods building Use 3-in nylon bellerank flex ible leadouts looped soldered bellcrank 3/32 wire pushrod plywood pushrod guide mid-fuselage externally mounted eleva tor horn applied over 1/16-in ply reinforcer nylon cloth hinges stab elevator use recommended tip weight plans use 4-40 engine mounting bolts use epoxy engine mounts doublers use 35 oz profile tank mounted rubber bands can moved around improve run finishing Use small amount epoxytype paint fuselage tail use plastic type coverings wing will save time facilitate repairs next group planes Step Two can used Step unflapped version can used flaps learn entire pattern 1 BansheeSig 49 span 510 sq in, avery good flier 2 Magician Midwest 48 span Uust make certain wing spars sanded will weaken P-S 1 109 Midwest about same airplanes will complete pattern Step Three involves use flapped airplanes will perform pattern well enough planes can used competition Excalibur M & P 54 wing thick airfoil really great profile airplane 2 Banshee repeated because belongs either class does 3 Twister Sig 48 span 490 sq in, another reaily great flier could used Step way Nationals 4 Tutor Top Flite 45 span 410 sq slightly smaller newer profiles gaining popularity good flier After beginner has used two profile airplanes mentioned above learn complete precision aerobatic pattern should have become familiar basics trimming airplane fuel tank setups engine tuning field repairs Borrowing Ted Fanchers Imitation ModelAviation October November 1979 novice may want modify front end full-flapped profile receive upright inverted engine and/or mount tank through fuselage rather side two modifications Continued page 121 February 1980 51 Jeuy-iooKing 11815-A stunt creation Richard Byronit based Northrops F-5 Span is27 inches Weight 16 ounces power Cox 049 Took third place Nationals ichversion Cobra powered truction I-beam builtup weight 48 ounces 56 span Bob Whitely flew ninth place 79 Nationals using Derringer foam wing 58-inch span Powerplant Supertigre 46 Weight 55 ounces Del N QUIKRAY-500 has enneered meet need model could built fast very strong meet requirements AMA Sport Pylon Events Quicky 500 Pylon Racing Fun Fly Events around Sport Flying Trainer general Pattern Flying baby strong e Bull lightandfast baby will turn Pylon tighter anything have seen will snap stsll out. QUIICRAY-500 can built complete air Twelve Fifteen hours covered materials such SUPER MONOKOTE other covering same family 500 FAST IS WHAT SHE IS DOCILE Wingspan 50 inArea 503 sq Engine 1945Weight 3 lbs Material AU Balsa Ply needed servo slowness discernable went unnoticed Kraft receiver has good range substandard 36 volts Battery voltage can checked charging plug Checking voltage immediately before first contest flight could avert disaster Most importantly determine positively whether batteries compatible charger being used have heard said nickel-cad batteries can fast charged view recent experience doubt no comparison between cost scale model batteries fly Bob Dolly Wisclser Rt 1 5-221 Lapham Peak Roaa Delafield WI 53018 CL Aerobatics/Paul continued page 51 have actually used years fliers usually result better performing engine Teds Imitation makes use K/H RC engine mount good way go novice may want use conventional maple engine bearers i plywood bulkheads mounted modified fuselage novice now ready move Step Four full fuselage built-up airplane 35 engine has using along can still used some available kits market However may want consider Max 40 FSR Supertigre 46 HP 40 Max 45 FSR engines would needed some bigger therefore usually heavier airplanes further refinement aid novice may want order foam wing replacement kit wing will just about insure end result straight warp downfall novice flier writing producer foam wings John Poynter 10261 Janice Lynn Cypress CA 90630 telephone 213 596-9053 Assuming novice knows basics ofthe pattern stage too risky invest approximately $4000 foam wing since days multiple crashing should over time novice graduates full fuselage stunter What follows brief rundown available built-up kits Gieseke NoblerTop Flite 50 wing 510 sq modemized version George Aldrichs 1951-52 original can still use 35-size engine plane comes out much 48 oz lot kit definitely takes some time build will certainly fly An outstanding kit Sig Chipmunk 535 wing 570 sq can build right off plans use writers suggestions last column Model viation Again can use good 35-size engine plane four-oz tank As long build wing straight align parts wing stabilizer fuselage etc plane will fly right National finals StilettoofLesMcDonaldiskittedbyM& P still available hobby shops plane will fly much better 40 45-46 engine 35 size unless can build about43 oz less difficult will probably want replace some wood heavy Sig Akrobat aS wing span 550 sq in. has popularity Chipmunk has really good plane will fly best Akrobat slightly smaller Chipmunk advised try keep weight down 42-44 oz less 35-size engine Genesis M & P foam-core wing model Bob Hunts World Championship plane although slightly smaller version Bob cut foam cores kit means will have great start wing required cover wing balsa very complete instructions included kit take time advanced novice should able come out good wing Remember key weight reduction foam wing wood much glue spread over wing Dont put iton like peanut butter thickness plane will fly best 40-size engine ST46 Sig Mustang also comes foam wing 50 wing span 480 sq small plane keep weight to4O oz less possible plane can fly competitively must keep light may want try Jetco Dolphin Plan good 40 ST46 engine take pains get wing straight true plane will fly you have keep weight under 50 oz get wing straight Comparing selection available now August 1975 writer similar column see five new kits available Thats pretty good control line information Stunt orP M P write Wsnn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 46504 February 1980 121 THE TRIPLE THREAT / LIGHT AND QUIK ITS FULL OF TIGER EATING GRINS!! AHDUMMCRAFT tOUL co INC AAmco Inc humbly say no more