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Control Line: Aerobatics

Author: W. Paul


Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/02
Page Numbers: 27, 79, 80

Navy Carrier DID NOT make Canadian Nation als because job trip US NATS Harry Higley did attend sent along following report Navy Carrier activities reasons geography years Canadian Nats provided serious intense yet enjoyable competition Navy Carrier fliers could attend part US interest Carrier much closer London Ont site Canadian Nats Lake Charles US Nats held Hence of-our fliers Canada Richard L Perry within reach U S Nats bit too far though would like have present Louisiana gathering Canadian entry New York Ohio Michigan Illinois provided ample number contestants little activity Navy Carrier north border some unusual methods organiza tion Canadian neighbors made facili ties available furnished awards details running event left contestants Lou Baker Cora Higley continued page 79 Top Two less-well-known types Leon NyktarsykNakajima Kate British Fairey Spearfish Left Greg Bakers Class 1 version Douglas TB2Dtwo built Douglas 1945 Below Some US Carrier contingent Canadian Nats Harry Higley photos IF YOU HAVE waited long start building next season take look some airplanes have winning over past five six years plans available 35- 46size ships although some have used suc cessfully both sizes Most planes have flown high placings Nationals FAI competition have version built Unfortunately excellent planes appeared American Aircraft Modeler plans available Stunt Machine has used Gene Schaffer long time success uses 35 power remember convert counterclockwise flying dependable plane will give emergency corners tight figures has very slim fuselage small canopy 530 sq wing 52 span Plans available Carstens Pub Inc P0 Drawer 700 Newton NJ 07860 ask plan CF-246 $350 Les McDonald has built about six seven Stilettos last 35-sized really good flier plane will give good smooth corners overall great performance looks very good air Plans no 182 available Model Airplane News North Broad way White Plains NY 10601 $400 plane featured MAN June 1974 want look article Les flew 46-sized ship 1975 did Gene Schaffer plans yet available either Chipmunk another 35-sized airplane can competitive winner Buy Sig kit build pretty much way comes Some may want change cowling sleek looking plane Three similar designs certainly may called classic stunt ships have roots way back Bill Werwages Ares 1959 maybe Palmers Thunderbird Continental Tom Warden Oriental Dee Rice United Bob Lampione Californian Warden built couple Conti nentals super finishes almost won 71 Nationals another 35-powered ship 54-in wing continued page 71 February 1976 27 Aerobatics Wynn Paul Grondal Nobler built used during 74 season Peter Van Doesburg Netherlands Fox 35 silencer 40 oz Paul Trupker photo Stunt Ship Tom Bohmier 35 Max 53-1/2 wing Distinguished its simulated canopy fantastic workmanship W Paul photo FF Sport/Kuenz continued page 33 recent issue Air Classics magazine con tained article Peter Westburg Air Transport Meteor Complete superb draw ings Mr Westburg noted Meteor excellent model subject example built Walt Eggert won National Model Championships three times introduces Walt Eggert offers tip trimming free flight biplanes Always rig model incidence lower wing upper wing regardless stagger Generally practice full-size aircraft carry incidence forward wing usually upper wing aircraft approaches stall forward wing stalls first shifting center lift rearward nose drops stopping stall model however would mean suddenly flying low-wing monoplane lot structure drag above CG very unstable configuration however cause lower wing stall first flying high wing parasol very stable type Seems make good sense address 14645 Stahelin Detroit Mich 48223 CL Navy Carrier/Perry continued page 27 able assist Windsor Model Airplane Club provided judging expertise De troit Carrier Team brought deck labor needed set up pack things away offered contestants winners mostly Detroit Carrier Team received beautiful walnut trophies worthy best efforts nice gesture Canadian hosts special trophy best non-winning score posted junior age groups combined younger flyers appreciated Next year Canadian Nats move way Out west will too distant us returns London area am sure hosts can again assured strong Carrier entry Flying conditions good though heat humidity bit high side As might expected humidity trash barrel recipient couple hun dred cooked glow plugs wind ever present steady too strong no crashed result event has its share problems nice weather makes its contribution affairs several measures success contest measure trip worth effort method evaluating count number entries Since deck used minute safe say enough Another standard compare winners scores other contests compare against national records readers may make own comparisons scores 569 Class 1 588 Class II 383 Profile None flights easy winner because second third place flights few points off pace An other measure success attitude contestants commendable Nearly everyone commented relaxed atmos phere too hot get excited most-wanted glow plug line model industry now available better dealers everywhere plug re sponsible * top finishes local national world meet has flown * a revolutionary new standard engine performance * a de-limiting factor engine design modification Users report faster reliable starts. smoother idle transition through power ranges greater stamina longer life. dependable flight time Have ever seen new Carrier record printed Competition Newsletter won dered set what equipment used am going try keep posted what being used set records broke both Class II Open records Dayton Ohio last September Dave Walhick set Class II record 64243 moved Class record up 62514 Dave used 33-in-span Guardian small normal Class II standards about 165 sq wing area Daves engine Rossi 60 swinging Rev-Up 10-8W Super M prop burning mixture 70% nitromethane 10% proylene oxide 20% oil Speed control means fuel meter exhaust slide using crankcase pressure Fox idle-bar glow plug 33-in Guardian available Model plugs GJoBees secret plugs unique design patent pending featuring superior hightemperature glass seals flat-wound spiral glow element positioned closer fuel quicker ignition increased RPM Try GloBee racing R/C sport models next flight Youll see hear feel difference GloBee can make Youll discover preferred nations best flyers . g called plug champions Airplane News plan #173 used Short Seamew 140 sq wing area larger engine Supertigre G40 ABC ST Mag throttle pen-bladder fuel tank Fuel plug same Dave used have having good luck Top Flite props lately using 8-8 made l0-8 speed prop will discuss fuel system throttle used next column Seamew plans available ModelAviat ion plan #101 What opinions whether Profile Carrier models should look like real airplanes Joe Koch Levittown Penn wrote does think either outlines paint schemes necessary Other Carrier modelers myself included would like see some realism return Profile event February 1976 79 put sting engine DIVISION OF EMERSON ELECTRIC CO 6000 Fmrnview Ava. Cincinnati Ohio 45212 modelers have talked agree bonus point award good idea personal thoughts bonus should enough compensate per formance disadvantage larger fuselage perhaps 15-25 points Simple requirements side-view outlines fuselage vertical tail surfaces top-view outlines wing horizon tail surfaces would would required thus allowing maximum simplicity models no requirement dihedral scale gear location scale hinge lines moveable surfaces Profile Carrier bonus points rule should return some realism spectator appeal event will help prepare Profile modelers scale building verification requirements Class II Lets hear ideas better yet submit rules change proposal sufficient support such rule may enacted 1978 address 5016 Angelita Ave Dayton Ohio 45424 ADVERTISERS INDEX Ace Radio Control Inc1 Cleveland Model & Supply Co68 Coverite17 CYT4 Industries78 Du-Bro Products Inc77 EK-logictrol73 Emerson Electric79 Carl Goldberg Models3 GS Products Corp Intl71 Paul K Guillow Inc69 JASCO70 Kraft Great Lakes Inc66 Pactra Industries Inc67 Peck-Polymers70 Dan Poynter77 Satellite City80 Semco Model Engineering70 Sig Mfg Company23 Sterling Models Inc68 Superscale74 Tom Suter Trophies69 US District Court Nevada72 VI Products74 Westport International Inc75 Williams Brothers66 World EnginesBack Cover WRAM Show 197676 No 127BAC Drone$400 Astro-lO electric-powered 80 scale RC powered glider No 128Komet$200 CL 1/2-A profile semi-scale profile fun flying Mouse Race No129Rebel$275 Update famed deBolt RC kit Rudder/Elevator/Enginefor 15s No 130Altair$400 Class A-B Free Flight conversion data other classes No100Hennants F-5 ultimate maneuverability smoothness 60 Pattern job has all$450 No101Short Seamew 40-powered Class Carrier model good prototype lends itself innovations$300 No102French Wench Free Flight Classes 1 /2A 049 051 fully tested design$226 No103Kloud King 15- 19 RC Old-Timer Free Flight based upon 1938 record breaker FF$400 No104Wiley Post Biplane Petite durable scale design either rubber tail wagger pulserudderl$225 No105Harold Ruarks Sportsman RC cabin job pretty smooth lines 40 powered full-house$450 No106Vought Kingfisher semi-scale fully stuntable CL model Les King 25 35engrnesl$450 No107Aeronca K 24 wingspan rubber Indoor Scale old-time Iightplane Its done 90 seconds$200 No108Electric Couldnt done Dick Sarpolus Astro 25 RC job performs pattern$375 No109Bill Fuoris QuarterMidget House Balsa design modificationsforfaster times$300 No110The Zipper latest CL Scale Racers John Kilsdonk job must racing fans$175 No111Max-a-Million fleet free flights problem good A/B FAI$375 No112Sneat Sport RC glider simple job can flown engine$275 No113Cessna 150 Acrobat Step up Half-A CL jobs 09-powered semi-profile easy build$275 No114ErnieViolests OH Comet CLScaIe 1974 Natsfirst-placewinner aclassictwin$900 No115Niris An RC pattern job takes advantage best esisting criteria$400 No116Electro-Lite Hal Coverscontest-typefreeflightVTOs-Hytorkelectric motor$150 No117Novice simple beginners A-i Nordic constructed entirely sheet balsa$150 No118GollyGeeWhiz Dan Rutherfordssimple HaIf-Apowered Combatjobturnsona dime$150 No119Four Beginners Too basic RC trainer 09 1 5s rudder elevator motor controls$300 No120Cathexis Dave Parsons FAI FF has auto-elevator rudder prop brake$450 No121Gremlin Sturdy aerobatic RC biplane flies well 35s up 60s$300 No122Hot Wood Twice Nats winner Rocket all-balsa Jetea-powered job$100 No1234-Bits 40-powered RC Quickie 500 has winning ways Good sport too$400 No124Semi-Pro Contest-winning H L glider has pop-up tail dethermalizer$100 No125HaIf-Korda rubberJohn Oldenkamps 1/2-size all-balsa Old-Timer$175 No126Hooptee MK Ill John Kilsdonks CL Rat Racer involves latest state-of-the-art$175 Circle numbers plans wish order 103 104 105106 100 101102 107108109 110111112113114115116 117118119120121122123 124125126127128129130 Please print carefully Enclosed M 1 STREET CITY STATE ZIP Price includes first-class postage Send check money order payable Model Aviatiort AMA 806 Fifteenth St. NW Washington DC 20005 80 Model Aviation CL Navy Carrier continuedFULL-SIZE PLANS

Author: W. Paul


Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/02
Page Numbers: 27, 79, 80

Navy Carrier DID NOT make Canadian Nation als because job trip US NATS Harry Higley did attend sent along following report Navy Carrier activities reasons geography years Canadian Nats provided serious intense yet enjoyable competition Navy Carrier fliers could attend part US interest Carrier much closer London Ont site Canadian Nats Lake Charles US Nats held Hence of-our fliers Canada Richard L Perry within reach U S Nats bit too far though would like have present Louisiana gathering Canadian entry New York Ohio Michigan Illinois provided ample number contestants little activity Navy Carrier north border some unusual methods organiza tion Canadian neighbors made facili ties available furnished awards details running event left contestants Lou Baker Cora Higley continued page 79 Top Two less-well-known types Leon NyktarsykNakajima Kate British Fairey Spearfish Left Greg Bakers Class 1 version Douglas TB2Dtwo built Douglas 1945 Below Some US Carrier contingent Canadian Nats Harry Higley photos IF YOU HAVE waited long start building next season take look some airplanes have winning over past five six years plans available 35- 46size ships although some have used suc cessfully both sizes Most planes have flown high placings Nationals FAI competition have version built Unfortunately excellent planes appeared American Aircraft Modeler plans available Stunt Machine has used Gene Schaffer long time success uses 35 power remember convert counterclockwise flying dependable plane will give emergency corners tight figures has very slim fuselage small canopy 530 sq wing 52 span Plans available Carstens Pub Inc P0 Drawer 700 Newton NJ 07860 ask plan CF-246 $350 Les McDonald has built about six seven Stilettos last 35-sized really good flier plane will give good smooth corners overall great performance looks very good air Plans no 182 available Model Airplane News North Broad way White Plains NY 10601 $400 plane featured MAN June 1974 want look article Les flew 46-sized ship 1975 did Gene Schaffer plans yet available either Chipmunk another 35-sized airplane can competitive winner Buy Sig kit build pretty much way comes Some may want change cowling sleek looking plane Three similar designs certainly may called classic stunt ships have roots way back Bill Werwages Ares 1959 maybe Palmers Thunderbird Continental Tom Warden Oriental Dee Rice United Bob Lampione Californian Warden built couple Conti nentals super finishes almost won 71 Nationals another 35-powered ship 54-in wing continued page 71 February 1976 27 Aerobatics Wynn Paul Grondal Nobler built used during 74 season Peter Van Doesburg Netherlands Fox 35 silencer 40 oz Paul Trupker photo Stunt Ship Tom Bohmier 35 Max 53-1/2 wing Distinguished its simulated canopy fantastic workmanship W Paul photo FF Sport/Kuenz continued page 33 recent issue Air Classics magazine con tained article Peter Westburg Air Transport Meteor Complete superb draw ings Mr Westburg noted Meteor excellent model subject example built Walt Eggert won National Model Championships three times introduces Walt Eggert offers tip trimming free flight biplanes Always rig model incidence lower wing upper wing regardless stagger Generally practice full-size aircraft carry incidence forward wing usually upper wing aircraft approaches stall forward wing stalls first shifting center lift rearward nose drops stopping stall model however would mean suddenly flying low-wing monoplane lot structure drag above CG very unstable configuration however cause lower wing stall first flying high wing parasol very stable type Seems make good sense address 14645 Stahelin Detroit Mich 48223 CL Navy Carrier/Perry continued page 27 able assist Windsor Model Airplane Club provided judging expertise De troit Carrier Team brought deck labor needed set up pack things away offered contestants winners mostly Detroit Carrier Team received beautiful walnut trophies worthy best efforts nice gesture Canadian hosts special trophy best non-winning score posted junior age groups combined younger flyers appreciated Next year Canadian Nats move way Out west will too distant us returns London area am sure hosts can again assured strong Carrier entry Flying conditions good though heat humidity bit high side As might expected humidity trash barrel recipient couple hun dred cooked glow plugs wind ever present steady too strong no crashed result event has its share problems nice weather makes its contribution affairs several measures success contest measure trip worth effort method evaluating count number entries Since deck used minute safe say enough Another standard compare winners scores other contests compare against national records readers may make own comparisons scores 569 Class 1 588 Class II 383 Profile None flights easy winner because second third place flights few points off pace An other measure success attitude contestants commendable Nearly everyone commented relaxed atmos phere too hot get excited most-wanted glow plug line model industry now available better dealers everywhere plug re sponsible * top finishes local national world meet has flown * a revolutionary new standard engine performance * a de-limiting factor engine design modification Users report faster reliable starts. smoother idle transition through power ranges greater stamina longer life. dependable flight time Have ever seen new Carrier record printed Competition Newsletter won dered set what equipment used am going try keep posted what being used set records broke both Class II Open records Dayton Ohio last September Dave Walhick set Class II record 64243 moved Class record up 62514 Dave used 33-in-span Guardian small normal Class II standards about 165 sq wing area Daves engine Rossi 60 swinging Rev-Up 10-8W Super M prop burning mixture 70% nitromethane 10% proylene oxide 20% oil Speed control means fuel meter exhaust slide using crankcase pressure Fox idle-bar glow plug 33-in Guardian available Model plugs GJoBees secret plugs unique design patent pending featuring superior hightemperature glass seals flat-wound spiral glow element positioned closer fuel quicker ignition increased RPM Try GloBee racing R/C sport models next flight Youll see hear feel difference GloBee can make Youll discover preferred nations best flyers . g called plug champions Airplane News plan #173 used Short Seamew 140 sq wing area larger engine Supertigre G40 ABC ST Mag throttle pen-bladder fuel tank Fuel plug same Dave used have having good luck Top Flite props lately using 8-8 made l0-8 speed prop will discuss fuel system throttle used next column Seamew plans available ModelAviat ion plan #101 What opinions whether Profile Carrier models should look like real airplanes Joe Koch Levittown Penn wrote does think either outlines paint schemes necessary Other Carrier modelers myself included would like see some realism return Profile event February 1976 79 put sting engine DIVISION OF EMERSON ELECTRIC CO 6000 Fmrnview Ava. Cincinnati Ohio 45212 modelers have talked agree bonus point award good idea personal thoughts bonus should enough compensate per formance disadvantage larger fuselage perhaps 15-25 points Simple requirements side-view outlines fuselage vertical tail surfaces top-view outlines wing horizon tail surfaces would would required thus allowing maximum simplicity models no requirement dihedral scale gear location scale hinge lines moveable surfaces Profile Carrier bonus points rule should return some realism spectator appeal event will help prepare Profile modelers scale building verification requirements Class II Lets hear ideas better yet submit rules change proposal sufficient support such rule may enacted 1978 address 5016 Angelita Ave Dayton Ohio 45424 ADVERTISERS INDEX Ace Radio Control Inc1 Cleveland Model & Supply Co68 Coverite17 CYT4 Industries78 Du-Bro Products Inc77 EK-logictrol73 Emerson Electric79 Carl Goldberg Models3 GS Products Corp Intl71 Paul K Guillow Inc69 JASCO70 Kraft Great Lakes Inc66 Pactra Industries Inc67 Peck-Polymers70 Dan Poynter77 Satellite City80 Semco Model Engineering70 Sig Mfg Company23 Sterling Models Inc68 Superscale74 Tom Suter Trophies69 US District Court Nevada72 VI Products74 Westport International Inc75 Williams Brothers66 World EnginesBack Cover WRAM Show 197676 No 127BAC Drone$400 Astro-lO electric-powered 80 scale RC powered glider No 128Komet$200 CL 1/2-A profile semi-scale profile fun flying Mouse Race No129Rebel$275 Update famed deBolt RC kit Rudder/Elevator/Enginefor 15s No 130Altair$400 Class A-B Free Flight conversion data other classes No100Hennants F-5 ultimate maneuverability smoothness 60 Pattern job has all$450 No101Short Seamew 40-powered Class Carrier model good prototype lends itself innovations$300 No102French Wench Free Flight Classes 1 /2A 049 051 fully tested design$226 No103Kloud King 15- 19 RC Old-Timer Free Flight based upon 1938 record breaker FF$400 No104Wiley Post Biplane Petite durable scale design either rubber tail wagger pulserudderl$225 No105Harold Ruarks Sportsman RC cabin job pretty smooth lines 40 powered full-house$450 No106Vought Kingfisher semi-scale fully stuntable CL model Les King 25 35engrnesl$450 No107Aeronca K 24 wingspan rubber Indoor Scale old-time Iightplane Its done 90 seconds$200 No108Electric Couldnt done Dick Sarpolus Astro 25 RC job performs pattern$375 No109Bill Fuoris QuarterMidget House Balsa design modificationsforfaster times$300 No110The Zipper latest CL Scale Racers John Kilsdonk job must racing fans$175 No111Max-a-Million fleet free flights problem good A/B FAI$375 No112Sneat Sport RC glider simple job can flown engine$275 No113Cessna 150 Acrobat Step up Half-A CL jobs 09-powered semi-profile easy build$275 No114ErnieViolests OH Comet CLScaIe 1974 Natsfirst-placewinner aclassictwin$900 No115Niris An RC pattern job takes advantage best esisting criteria$400 No116Electro-Lite Hal Coverscontest-typefreeflightVTOs-Hytorkelectric motor$150 No117Novice simple beginners A-i Nordic constructed entirely sheet balsa$150 No118GollyGeeWhiz Dan Rutherfordssimple HaIf-Apowered Combatjobturnsona dime$150 No119Four Beginners Too basic RC trainer 09 1 5s rudder elevator motor controls$300 No120Cathexis Dave Parsons FAI FF has auto-elevator rudder prop brake$450 No121Gremlin Sturdy aerobatic RC biplane flies well 35s up 60s$300 No122Hot Wood Twice Nats winner Rocket all-balsa Jetea-powered job$100 No1234-Bits 40-powered RC Quickie 500 has winning ways Good sport too$400 No124Semi-Pro Contest-winning H L glider has pop-up tail dethermalizer$100 No125HaIf-Korda rubberJohn Oldenkamps 1/2-size all-balsa Old-Timer$175 No126Hooptee MK Ill John Kilsdonks CL Rat Racer involves latest state-of-the-art$175 Circle numbers plans wish order 103 104 105106 100 101102 107108109 110111112113114115116 117118119120121122123 124125126127128129130 Please print carefully Enclosed M 1 STREET CITY STATE ZIP Price includes first-class postage Send check money order payable Model Aviatiort AMA 806 Fifteenth St. NW Washington DC 20005 80 Model Aviation CL Navy Carrier continuedFULL-SIZE PLANS

Author: W. Paul


Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/02
Page Numbers: 27, 79, 80

Navy Carrier DID NOT make Canadian Nation als because job trip US NATS Harry Higley did attend sent along following report Navy Carrier activities reasons geography years Canadian Nats provided serious intense yet enjoyable competition Navy Carrier fliers could attend part US interest Carrier much closer London Ont site Canadian Nats Lake Charles US Nats held Hence of-our fliers Canada Richard L Perry within reach U S Nats bit too far though would like have present Louisiana gathering Canadian entry New York Ohio Michigan Illinois provided ample number contestants little activity Navy Carrier north border some unusual methods organiza tion Canadian neighbors made facili ties available furnished awards details running event left contestants Lou Baker Cora Higley continued page 79 Top Two less-well-known types Leon NyktarsykNakajima Kate British Fairey Spearfish Left Greg Bakers Class 1 version Douglas TB2Dtwo built Douglas 1945 Below Some US Carrier contingent Canadian Nats Harry Higley photos IF YOU HAVE waited long start building next season take look some airplanes have winning over past five six years plans available 35- 46size ships although some have used suc cessfully both sizes Most planes have flown high placings Nationals FAI competition have version built Unfortunately excellent planes appeared American Aircraft Modeler plans available Stunt Machine has used Gene Schaffer long time success uses 35 power remember convert counterclockwise flying dependable plane will give emergency corners tight figures has very slim fuselage small canopy 530 sq wing 52 span Plans available Carstens Pub Inc P0 Drawer 700 Newton NJ 07860 ask plan CF-246 $350 Les McDonald has built about six seven Stilettos last 35-sized really good flier plane will give good smooth corners overall great performance looks very good air Plans no 182 available Model Airplane News North Broad way White Plains NY 10601 $400 plane featured MAN June 1974 want look article Les flew 46-sized ship 1975 did Gene Schaffer plans yet available either Chipmunk another 35-sized airplane can competitive winner Buy Sig kit build pretty much way comes Some may want change cowling sleek looking plane Three similar designs certainly may called classic stunt ships have roots way back Bill Werwages Ares 1959 maybe Palmers Thunderbird Continental Tom Warden Oriental Dee Rice United Bob Lampione Californian Warden built couple Conti nentals super finishes almost won 71 Nationals another 35-powered ship 54-in wing continued page 71 February 1976 27 Aerobatics Wynn Paul Grondal Nobler built used during 74 season Peter Van Doesburg Netherlands Fox 35 silencer 40 oz Paul Trupker photo Stunt Ship Tom Bohmier 35 Max 53-1/2 wing Distinguished its simulated canopy fantastic workmanship W Paul photo FF Sport/Kuenz continued page 33 recent issue Air Classics magazine con tained article Peter Westburg Air Transport Meteor Complete superb draw ings Mr Westburg noted Meteor excellent model subject example built Walt Eggert won National Model Championships three times introduces Walt Eggert offers tip trimming free flight biplanes Always rig model incidence lower wing upper wing regardless stagger Generally practice full-size aircraft carry incidence forward wing usually upper wing aircraft approaches stall forward wing stalls first shifting center lift rearward nose drops stopping stall model however would mean suddenly flying low-wing monoplane lot structure drag above CG very unstable configuration however cause lower wing stall first flying high wing parasol very stable type Seems make good sense address 14645 Stahelin Detroit Mich 48223 CL Navy Carrier/Perry continued page 27 able assist Windsor Model Airplane Club provided judging expertise De troit Carrier Team brought deck labor needed set up pack things away offered contestants winners mostly Detroit Carrier Team received beautiful walnut trophies worthy best efforts nice gesture Canadian hosts special trophy best non-winning score posted junior age groups combined younger flyers appreciated Next year Canadian Nats move way Out west will too distant us returns London area am sure hosts can again assured strong Carrier entry Flying conditions good though heat humidity bit high side As might expected humidity trash barrel recipient couple hun dred cooked glow plugs wind ever present steady too strong no crashed result event has its share problems nice weather makes its contribution affairs several measures success contest measure trip worth effort method evaluating count number entries Since deck used minute safe say enough Another standard compare winners scores other contests compare against national records readers may make own comparisons scores 569 Class 1 588 Class II 383 Profile None flights easy winner because second third place flights few points off pace An other measure success attitude contestants commendable Nearly everyone commented relaxed atmos phere too hot get excited most-wanted glow plug line model industry now available better dealers everywhere plug re sponsible * top finishes local national world meet has flown * a revolutionary new standard engine performance * a de-limiting factor engine design modification Users report faster reliable starts. smoother idle transition through power ranges greater stamina longer life. dependable flight time Have ever seen new Carrier record printed Competition Newsletter won dered set what equipment used am going try keep posted what being used set records broke both Class II Open records Dayton Ohio last September Dave Walhick set Class II record 64243 moved Class record up 62514 Dave used 33-in-span Guardian small normal Class II standards about 165 sq wing area Daves engine Rossi 60 swinging Rev-Up 10-8W Super M prop burning mixture 70% nitromethane 10% proylene oxide 20% oil Speed control means fuel meter exhaust slide using crankcase pressure Fox idle-bar glow plug 33-in Guardian available Model plugs GJoBees secret plugs unique design patent pending featuring superior hightemperature glass seals flat-wound spiral glow element positioned closer fuel quicker ignition increased RPM Try GloBee racing R/C sport models next flight Youll see hear feel difference GloBee can make Youll discover preferred nations best flyers . g called plug champions Airplane News plan #173 used Short Seamew 140 sq wing area larger engine Supertigre G40 ABC ST Mag throttle pen-bladder fuel tank Fuel plug same Dave used have having good luck Top Flite props lately using 8-8 made l0-8 speed prop will discuss fuel system throttle used next column Seamew plans available ModelAviat ion plan #101 What opinions whether Profile Carrier models should look like real airplanes Joe Koch Levittown Penn wrote does think either outlines paint schemes necessary Other Carrier modelers myself included would like see some realism return Profile event February 1976 79 put sting engine DIVISION OF EMERSON ELECTRIC CO 6000 Fmrnview Ava. Cincinnati Ohio 45212 modelers have talked agree bonus point award good idea personal thoughts bonus should enough compensate per formance disadvantage larger fuselage perhaps 15-25 points Simple requirements side-view outlines fuselage vertical tail surfaces top-view outlines wing horizon tail surfaces would would required thus allowing maximum simplicity models no requirement dihedral scale gear location scale hinge lines moveable surfaces Profile Carrier bonus points rule should return some realism spectator appeal event will help prepare Profile modelers scale building verification requirements Class II Lets hear ideas better yet submit rules change proposal sufficient support such rule may enacted 1978 address 5016 Angelita Ave Dayton Ohio 45424 ADVERTISERS INDEX Ace Radio Control Inc1 Cleveland Model & Supply Co68 Coverite17 CYT4 Industries78 Du-Bro Products Inc77 EK-logictrol73 Emerson Electric79 Carl Goldberg Models3 GS Products Corp Intl71 Paul K Guillow Inc69 JASCO70 Kraft Great Lakes Inc66 Pactra Industries Inc67 Peck-Polymers70 Dan Poynter77 Satellite City80 Semco Model Engineering70 Sig Mfg Company23 Sterling Models Inc68 Superscale74 Tom Suter Trophies69 US District Court Nevada72 VI Products74 Westport International Inc75 Williams Brothers66 World EnginesBack Cover WRAM Show 197676 No 127BAC Drone$400 Astro-lO electric-powered 80 scale RC powered glider No 128Komet$200 CL 1/2-A profile semi-scale profile fun flying Mouse Race No129Rebel$275 Update famed deBolt RC kit Rudder/Elevator/Enginefor 15s No 130Altair$400 Class A-B Free Flight conversion data other classes No100Hennants F-5 ultimate maneuverability smoothness 60 Pattern job has all$450 No101Short Seamew 40-powered Class Carrier model good prototype lends itself innovations$300 No102French Wench Free Flight Classes 1 /2A 049 051 fully tested design$226 No103Kloud King 15- 19 RC Old-Timer Free Flight based upon 1938 record breaker FF$400 No104Wiley Post Biplane Petite durable scale design either rubber tail wagger pulserudderl$225 No105Harold Ruarks Sportsman RC cabin job pretty smooth lines 40 powered full-house$450 No106Vought Kingfisher semi-scale fully stuntable CL model Les King 25 35engrnesl$450 No107Aeronca K 24 wingspan rubber Indoor Scale old-time Iightplane Its done 90 seconds$200 No108Electric Couldnt done Dick Sarpolus Astro 25 RC job performs pattern$375 No109Bill Fuoris QuarterMidget House Balsa design modificationsforfaster times$300 No110The Zipper latest CL Scale Racers John Kilsdonk job must racing fans$175 No111Max-a-Million fleet free flights problem good A/B FAI$375 No112Sneat Sport RC glider simple job can flown engine$275 No113Cessna 150 Acrobat Step up Half-A CL jobs 09-powered semi-profile easy build$275 No114ErnieViolests OH Comet CLScaIe 1974 Natsfirst-placewinner aclassictwin$900 No115Niris An RC pattern job takes advantage best esisting criteria$400 No116Electro-Lite Hal Coverscontest-typefreeflightVTOs-Hytorkelectric motor$150 No117Novice simple beginners A-i Nordic constructed entirely sheet balsa$150 No118GollyGeeWhiz Dan Rutherfordssimple HaIf-Apowered Combatjobturnsona dime$150 No119Four Beginners Too basic RC trainer 09 1 5s rudder elevator motor controls$300 No120Cathexis Dave Parsons FAI FF has auto-elevator rudder prop brake$450 No121Gremlin Sturdy aerobatic RC biplane flies well 35s up 60s$300 No122Hot Wood Twice Nats winner Rocket all-balsa Jetea-powered job$100 No1234-Bits 40-powered RC Quickie 500 has winning ways Good sport too$400 No124Semi-Pro Contest-winning H L glider has pop-up tail dethermalizer$100 No125HaIf-Korda rubberJohn Oldenkamps 1/2-size all-balsa Old-Timer$175 No126Hooptee MK Ill John Kilsdonks CL Rat Racer involves latest state-of-the-art$175 Circle numbers plans wish order 103 104 105106 100 101102 107108109 110111112113114115116 117118119120121122123 124125126127128129130 Please print carefully Enclosed M 1 STREET CITY STATE ZIP Price includes first-class postage Send check money order payable Model Aviatiort AMA 806 Fifteenth St. NW Washington DC 20005 80 Model Aviation CL Navy Carrier continuedFULL-SIZE PLANS

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