Control Line Combat Charlie Johnson AVAILABLE now Yes long-awaited Cipol la 36 Combat engine now available USA through Doc Passen 608W Main PO Box 111 Jasonville IN 47438 phone number 812 665-3723 introductory price will $6995 will goto full price $8995 reception successful engine can see picture has conventional bottom end front-intake two ball bearings drive hub similar Rossi Supertigre head anodized aluminum secures brass cylinder liner four screws liner left exposed above finned portion crankcase engine designed run fuel having nitro content 25% less Doc Passen recom mends good 1 5%-nitro fuel castor oil lube Taipan 8 x 6 prop Extra head buttons shims supplied engine case didnt read caption picture Ill tell best part about engine weighs seven ounces got engine ran right down garage weighed along Fox Mark V Mark P1 plus afew assorted Tigres Depending ontheir vintage other engines weighed least 85 ounces latest Fox 925 ounces Only Fox Stunt lighterand much proper setup engine should deliver power par other Slow Combat engines weight advantage should very well class As Fast Combat engine surely wont make power best Foxes especially ones McCollum liners may possible use smaller lighter model like Nemesis have excellent turning acceleration recommendation would get engine Slow Combat see other guys Fast Most guys like Combat also like very trick items dont work very well item does work very well ABC liner piston made John McCollum Team Racing fame set made venerable Fox 36 produces very good needie setting extra powerif engine done right same liner/piston used different engines produces quite different amounts power Its tolerance assembly whos doing liner/piston setup Ive seen runs much smoother needles like dream makes least much power good Fox sleeve piston really good ones make 130 mph go like rocket ships havent keeping dark about product because want keep secret myself did because availability wasnt assured John has more-than-full-time job dozens projects now looks like hell going Hungary US Team Race team dust has settled Ill let know piston/liner setups available what pricestart saving now since theyre ilkely $50-$60 YouU see some action Bladder Grabber Nationals anonymous Texan liked first setup order ed 20 Its time whine new FM Combat rules put some restrictions model will make things little slower following specs lifted MACA Newsletter Minimum weight less fuel 450 grams 157 oz maximum wingspan equal meter 393 inches maximum wing-root-chord-to-elevatorhinge distance 400mm 1574 minimum propeller diameter 198mm 779 suction fuel system NO pressure Most AMA fliers have outraged have event fiddled never mind rest world wasnt satisfied event flown 1976 flew Holland Preliminary World Championships obvious diehard diesel fanatic giows way go disposable throwaway foam models almost grew trees higher speeds offered excitement went less 100 mph Europeans have lot real FAI contests constant destruction models escalation speeds sent dedicated fliers showers Operating costs soared too props plugs expensive fuel Ten years enough 3ritish pushed through new rules Underthe new rules aretotake effect 1988 safety-thong rule effective 1987 current crop models would fit dimensions falrly well lot would make 16-oz limit least 16-oz model could designed strength survive some rough handling engine fuel system really big change new rules dont hand trophy over diesel some would have believe doubt well able use inboard tanks variable carbs done Slow Combat some years may think theyre legalbut Europeans wont try think ways defeat rules anyway current crop glows will run very well suction Henry Nelson Slow Combat model went very well No doubt someone will design nice legal-diameter prop lets engine run its power band may Continued page 152 photo left John Wright L Barry Baxter both flew Combat Fifties Sixtiesare now members West LA Flying Tigers Theyre shown flying first placewhile younger guys iicktheir wounds photo right Cruz Galiegos Front Russ Graves aiso Flying Tigers flying forthird place demonstrating artof flying during linetangle hands ciosetogether neither yanking lines As result match lasted five minutesand line tangle lasted 4 minutes 68 Model Aviation new Cipolla 36 offered Doc Passen weighs mere seven ounces Four head hold-down boits bear bottom fin head screw finned portion crankcase brass cylinder liner ieftexposed engine ABC-type IDEAL FOR SPORT FLYING AND COMPETITION UCoiioILineHandW board say nothing trim out handed box Fred no trouble getting hang third weekend first-ever RC flying Fred green sticker local language means passed flight test able fly instructor assist fastest Ive seen anyone accomplish green sticker done about slowest Electrics Ive seen Ordinarily wouldnt devote sever al picture captions such story this particular has lot tell First follows nicely last months column wherein made certaln specific recommendations first-time Electric fliers can see what extent story supports last column Also its another specific case someone learning fly RC scratch Electricwe have several such modelers locally OT like Playboy may bit construction challenge inexperienced builders docile dream pussycat first-time RC pilots Finally non-blow-a-hole-in-the-sky moderate capabil ity moderate cost power system extremelywell suited described need Its now about five weeks since Freds first flights last evening flying session two days ago Fred muttered some comment after at-his-feet landing like just dont know much pleasure can stand Well well find outif Fred survives joy overdose cause hes now building Astro cobalt-powered Astro Viking hes Olympic 650 conversion hes buying another radio Charger connectionsagain Most modelers use familiar specially-designed Electric chargers faced chore connecting clip leads auto battery terminals Frequently latter terminals large bulky making difficult get small charger alligator clips place too battery terminals often quite dirty corroded taking away purity Electric power What Some months photos show ap proach problem Local modeler Herb Dirks concerns mentioned above plus two cars overall solution purchase two sets four-conductor male/female auto trailer connector sets local auto supply store particular connectors came outfitted II BRASS CLAMP FOR CABLE ADJUSTMENT Hi-Tech Design ComfortableCompact Engineered Long Life HIGH-STRENGTHMultiple Line Spacing sitivity Control 9 Manufactured Sagan Induatnes Inc 3614 35th St LIC NY 11106 16-gauge wires Herb arranged four wires two sets two wiring female connec tors battery vehicle pictured Hethen used remalning male connec tors replace familiar charger clips agaln using two sets two wires connecting charger cord place clips result small effort big reward Electric convenience connectors always place under hood always ready accept matching mate charger four connector pins two parallel sets two make excellent electrical connection no need mess auto battery posts directly removinganunpleasant aspect Besides Herbs motto Gas guys must shower after flying Electric guys may shower before cost few bucks hour effort Gee Could really Bee call last week established Grand Master Electric ModelerKeith Shaw Ann Arbor MI year Keith seems outdo last word accomplishment year previous 1985 Keith dazzled Toledo KC Electric Fly overwhelming majesty modeling piloting DeHavilland Comet racer year Toledo-goers saw Keiths latest secret weapon has special purpose behind itto demonstrate Electric can fly anything Gas will Keith called question whether could guess what unlikely scale monoplane Electric since Toledo pondered got first time cause everyone knows Bees cant fly Well Keith flew Gee Bee R-1 first time day tells over-five-pound 10-indiameter fuselage 30-oz-per-sq-ft-wing-loading model hauled off about 50 feet its 14 cells connected via wide open Jomar 5C4 speed controller geared Astro Cobalt 25 14 x 8 fanand rest flight just great too dont think theres much sayfor Keith says something thats way doubt itcome 86 Electric Fly satisfy yourselves fact thats reason Im including photo get come out Besides hasnt sent yet Another endingfriends Pleaseforward com ment question SASE please Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 please very careful risk mental physical well-being overpleasuring yourselves Electrics Excessiveous Elation itisjust imagine what such occurrences would already tenuous AMA insurance situation CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 68 possible de-tune engines lowering cylinders installing special cylinders modified intake exhaust timing glows will still lot faster diesels will disadvantage pulling around heavier models general handling Except cold-starting diesels have glows beat ease handling No battery no need refuelsince two ounces fuel will last whole match dry weight almost 16 oz offset glows need fuel board make full match ready-to-fly diesel may weigh ounce less glow No need throw Nelsons awayjust install tank smaller venturi some experimenting next column might able find out optimum venturi size According FAd Team Selection Committee Chairman Paul Smith next trials will run using current rules summer 1987 Since appears 1988 World Championships will run using new rules might good idea run trials using same ruleseven though people may have some old models left over World Champs just around corner well see what happens get everyones thoughts trials should run personal thought subject may have accidentally gotten event everyone can fly 152 Model Aviation CORRECTION Last month let piece misinforma ton slip through page 138 Olympic II should have included list easy-to-convert-to-Electric Two-Meter Sail plane kits since Two-Meter plane Apologies Test Pilot MACA Engineer Combat power systems analyst listing Help Wanted section latest MACA Newsletter What deal get play very latest equipment manufacturers get findings published MACA Newsletter MA too Send resume Doc Passen PO Box 111 Jasonville IN 47438 serious position dont waste Docs time some crank letter better call him instead Issues MACA Newsletter have coming out time have lots interesting articles best way join MACA sending check $10 MACA 17400 Harlem Ave Tinley Park IL 60477 Ill taking pictures MACA upcoming meets want star bring model see Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham St San Diego CA 92109 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 52 until know whats going Also remember no two aircraft alike must treated individuals Finally please realize above sugges tions just what works may work place start hope try will benefit Racing still going strong Tennessee reported Greg Doe Smyrna Air Races surprise store everyone year no rain Several contestants wearing raincoats carrying umbrellas pilots meeting Saturday morning can guess trying protect themselves sun Sixty-five contestants 15 states ac counted 97 entries three events Quarter Midget drew 32 entries Formula 23 Entries both events up last year Sport Pylon divided two separate matrices 19 Novices 23 Experts Quarter Midget half Formula flown Saturday balance F-I Sport Pylon Novice Expert flown Sunday QM three-way tie after five rounds settied times due frequency conflict top five Moorhead Jacobson Brue shaber Clark Bussell Best Finish F-I went Norm Johnson After five rounds regulation heats firstplace tie existed between Fred French Dave Pearce Theres name past though Dave fast time Fred managed win flyoff three-way tie also existed fourth place between Oliver Bussell McDermott John provided excitement flyoff demolished beautiful Bruce Polecat down front straightaway Sport Pylon provided some closest racing weekend Dividing Novices Experts up helped eliminate demoralizing feeling beginner experiences gets doors blown away flying against seasoned Experts Two Jims always top Sport Pylon out Jim Moorhead crashed test flight possible radio failure interference Jim Bartels didnt make contest 1986 continued tradition Pylon Racing Tennessee Another record set year support 45 fine people gave up part weekend contestants could race Which brings subject reaflirm ing Lyle Larsons comments last months newsletter NMPRA News Release Lets try become better sportsmen sport doesnt die 18 years racing Ive never wituessed volunteer unpaid race worker delib erately single out contestant either call cuts allow cuts go unreported Its difficult understand cant accept race official human being capable making honest mistake fact its contradiction contestants can cut midair crash plus number other stupid mistakes totally intolerant mistake official dont mention prima donnas think theyre incapable cutting Dont misunderstand Im saying shouldnt able ask questions No CD should object polite inquiry about some ruling call As matter fact mistakes corrected because contestants check results question call once final decision made accept results Its okay politely register complaint Sometimes will lead improvement procedure might eliminate future problem Just remember keep sportsmanship sport Results Smyrna Air Races April 26-27 1986 Sport PylonNovice 1 B West 1308 2 B Serotta 1417 3 5 Johnson 1373 4 J Wathey 1581 5 J Morton 1432 Sport PylonExpert 1 K Heatlie 1216 2 D Whiteaker 1223 3 G Jacobson 1213 4 5 Kovach 1287 5 F French 1205 Quarter Midget 1 J Moorhead 1167 2 G Jacobson 1189 3 D Brueshaber 1198 4 J Clark 1239 5 P Bussell 1169 Formula 1 F French 1136 2 D Pearce 1118 3 J Demeritte 1154 4 R Oliver 1166 5 P Bussell 1146 Greg really has some good points sportsman ship Hope see years Nats Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe Th 77385 B reakfast/Voorhees Continued page 55 model chance beating built kids should safely home contest flying session before figure out what did Assembly kids doing building aliphatic resin glues such Elmers Titebond Wilhold other white watersoluble glues should used foam joints Experienced modelers regu larly use cyanoacrylate CyA adhe sives can use sparingly accelerator used stop glue dissolving foam parts tack parts together several tiny dots Zap CA hit immediately shot Zip Kicker accelerator After model fully assembled apply thin fillet white glues over complete joint set whole airplane aside dry several hours overnight Begin assembly joining wing halves center tips blocked up 1 4 1 -in above joint sure halves fit together well minimize September 1986 153 m m Co I 1 0 -1 m C z 0 0 0 C Co CD 0 z 0 z 0 C 0 -a 0 -u m m JJ 0 0 0 -I CD CD 0 0 C 0 0 CD 0 0 31 0 Bij N Q Co n CA x Ca rh x x 11 x x 0 x U
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/09
Page Numbers: 68, 152, 153
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/09
Page Numbers: 68, 152, 153
Control Line Combat Charlie Johnson AVAILABLE now Yes long-awaited Cipol la 36 Combat engine now available USA through Doc Passen 608W Main PO Box 111 Jasonville IN 47438 phone number 812 665-3723 introductory price will $6995 will goto full price $8995 reception successful engine can see picture has conventional bottom end front-intake two ball bearings drive hub similar Rossi Supertigre head anodized aluminum secures brass cylinder liner four screws liner left exposed above finned portion crankcase engine designed run fuel having nitro content 25% less Doc Passen recom mends good 1 5%-nitro fuel castor oil lube Taipan 8 x 6 prop Extra head buttons shims supplied engine case didnt read caption picture Ill tell best part about engine weighs seven ounces got engine ran right down garage weighed along Fox Mark V Mark P1 plus afew assorted Tigres Depending ontheir vintage other engines weighed least 85 ounces latest Fox 925 ounces Only Fox Stunt lighterand much proper setup engine should deliver power par other Slow Combat engines weight advantage should very well class As Fast Combat engine surely wont make power best Foxes especially ones McCollum liners may possible use smaller lighter model like Nemesis have excellent turning acceleration recommendation would get engine Slow Combat see other guys Fast Most guys like Combat also like very trick items dont work very well item does work very well ABC liner piston made John McCollum Team Racing fame set made venerable Fox 36 produces very good needie setting extra powerif engine done right same liner/piston used different engines produces quite different amounts power Its tolerance assembly whos doing liner/piston setup Ive seen runs much smoother needles like dream makes least much power good Fox sleeve piston really good ones make 130 mph go like rocket ships havent keeping dark about product because want keep secret myself did because availability wasnt assured John has more-than-full-time job dozens projects now looks like hell going Hungary US Team Race team dust has settled Ill let know piston/liner setups available what pricestart saving now since theyre ilkely $50-$60 YouU see some action Bladder Grabber Nationals anonymous Texan liked first setup order ed 20 Its time whine new FM Combat rules put some restrictions model will make things little slower following specs lifted MACA Newsletter Minimum weight less fuel 450 grams 157 oz maximum wingspan equal meter 393 inches maximum wing-root-chord-to-elevatorhinge distance 400mm 1574 minimum propeller diameter 198mm 779 suction fuel system NO pressure Most AMA fliers have outraged have event fiddled never mind rest world wasnt satisfied event flown 1976 flew Holland Preliminary World Championships obvious diehard diesel fanatic giows way go disposable throwaway foam models almost grew trees higher speeds offered excitement went less 100 mph Europeans have lot real FAI contests constant destruction models escalation speeds sent dedicated fliers showers Operating costs soared too props plugs expensive fuel Ten years enough 3ritish pushed through new rules Underthe new rules aretotake effect 1988 safety-thong rule effective 1987 current crop models would fit dimensions falrly well lot would make 16-oz limit least 16-oz model could designed strength survive some rough handling engine fuel system really big change new rules dont hand trophy over diesel some would have believe doubt well able use inboard tanks variable carbs done Slow Combat some years may think theyre legalbut Europeans wont try think ways defeat rules anyway current crop glows will run very well suction Henry Nelson Slow Combat model went very well No doubt someone will design nice legal-diameter prop lets engine run its power band may Continued page 152 photo left John Wright L Barry Baxter both flew Combat Fifties Sixtiesare now members West LA Flying Tigers Theyre shown flying first placewhile younger guys iicktheir wounds photo right Cruz Galiegos Front Russ Graves aiso Flying Tigers flying forthird place demonstrating artof flying during linetangle hands ciosetogether neither yanking lines As result match lasted five minutesand line tangle lasted 4 minutes 68 Model Aviation new Cipolla 36 offered Doc Passen weighs mere seven ounces Four head hold-down boits bear bottom fin head screw finned portion crankcase brass cylinder liner ieftexposed engine ABC-type IDEAL FOR SPORT FLYING AND COMPETITION UCoiioILineHandW board say nothing trim out handed box Fred no trouble getting hang third weekend first-ever RC flying Fred green sticker local language means passed flight test able fly instructor assist fastest Ive seen anyone accomplish green sticker done about slowest Electrics Ive seen Ordinarily wouldnt devote sever al picture captions such story this particular has lot tell First follows nicely last months column wherein made certaln specific recommendations first-time Electric fliers can see what extent story supports last column Also its another specific case someone learning fly RC scratch Electricwe have several such modelers locally OT like Playboy may bit construction challenge inexperienced builders docile dream pussycat first-time RC pilots Finally non-blow-a-hole-in-the-sky moderate capabil ity moderate cost power system extremelywell suited described need Its now about five weeks since Freds first flights last evening flying session two days ago Fred muttered some comment after at-his-feet landing like just dont know much pleasure can stand Well well find outif Fred survives joy overdose cause hes now building Astro cobalt-powered Astro Viking hes Olympic 650 conversion hes buying another radio Charger connectionsagain Most modelers use familiar specially-designed Electric chargers faced chore connecting clip leads auto battery terminals Frequently latter terminals large bulky making difficult get small charger alligator clips place too battery terminals often quite dirty corroded taking away purity Electric power What Some months photos show ap proach problem Local modeler Herb Dirks concerns mentioned above plus two cars overall solution purchase two sets four-conductor male/female auto trailer connector sets local auto supply store particular connectors came outfitted II BRASS CLAMP FOR CABLE ADJUSTMENT Hi-Tech Design ComfortableCompact Engineered Long Life HIGH-STRENGTHMultiple Line Spacing sitivity Control 9 Manufactured Sagan Induatnes Inc 3614 35th St LIC NY 11106 16-gauge wires Herb arranged four wires two sets two wiring female connec tors battery vehicle pictured Hethen used remalning male connec tors replace familiar charger clips agaln using two sets two wires connecting charger cord place clips result small effort big reward Electric convenience connectors always place under hood always ready accept matching mate charger four connector pins two parallel sets two make excellent electrical connection no need mess auto battery posts directly removinganunpleasant aspect Besides Herbs motto Gas guys must shower after flying Electric guys may shower before cost few bucks hour effort Gee Could really Bee call last week established Grand Master Electric ModelerKeith Shaw Ann Arbor MI year Keith seems outdo last word accomplishment year previous 1985 Keith dazzled Toledo KC Electric Fly overwhelming majesty modeling piloting DeHavilland Comet racer year Toledo-goers saw Keiths latest secret weapon has special purpose behind itto demonstrate Electric can fly anything Gas will Keith called question whether could guess what unlikely scale monoplane Electric since Toledo pondered got first time cause everyone knows Bees cant fly Well Keith flew Gee Bee R-1 first time day tells over-five-pound 10-indiameter fuselage 30-oz-per-sq-ft-wing-loading model hauled off about 50 feet its 14 cells connected via wide open Jomar 5C4 speed controller geared Astro Cobalt 25 14 x 8 fanand rest flight just great too dont think theres much sayfor Keith says something thats way doubt itcome 86 Electric Fly satisfy yourselves fact thats reason Im including photo get come out Besides hasnt sent yet Another endingfriends Pleaseforward com ment question SASE please Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 please very careful risk mental physical well-being overpleasuring yourselves Electrics Excessiveous Elation itisjust imagine what such occurrences would already tenuous AMA insurance situation CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 68 possible de-tune engines lowering cylinders installing special cylinders modified intake exhaust timing glows will still lot faster diesels will disadvantage pulling around heavier models general handling Except cold-starting diesels have glows beat ease handling No battery no need refuelsince two ounces fuel will last whole match dry weight almost 16 oz offset glows need fuel board make full match ready-to-fly diesel may weigh ounce less glow No need throw Nelsons awayjust install tank smaller venturi some experimenting next column might able find out optimum venturi size According FAd Team Selection Committee Chairman Paul Smith next trials will run using current rules summer 1987 Since appears 1988 World Championships will run using new rules might good idea run trials using same ruleseven though people may have some old models left over World Champs just around corner well see what happens get everyones thoughts trials should run personal thought subject may have accidentally gotten event everyone can fly 152 Model Aviation CORRECTION Last month let piece misinforma ton slip through page 138 Olympic II should have included list easy-to-convert-to-Electric Two-Meter Sail plane kits since Two-Meter plane Apologies Test Pilot MACA Engineer Combat power systems analyst listing Help Wanted section latest MACA Newsletter What deal get play very latest equipment manufacturers get findings published MACA Newsletter MA too Send resume Doc Passen PO Box 111 Jasonville IN 47438 serious position dont waste Docs time some crank letter better call him instead Issues MACA Newsletter have coming out time have lots interesting articles best way join MACA sending check $10 MACA 17400 Harlem Ave Tinley Park IL 60477 Ill taking pictures MACA upcoming meets want star bring model see Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham St San Diego CA 92109 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 52 until know whats going Also remember no two aircraft alike must treated individuals Finally please realize above sugges tions just what works may work place start hope try will benefit Racing still going strong Tennessee reported Greg Doe Smyrna Air Races surprise store everyone year no rain Several contestants wearing raincoats carrying umbrellas pilots meeting Saturday morning can guess trying protect themselves sun Sixty-five contestants 15 states ac counted 97 entries three events Quarter Midget drew 32 entries Formula 23 Entries both events up last year Sport Pylon divided two separate matrices 19 Novices 23 Experts Quarter Midget half Formula flown Saturday balance F-I Sport Pylon Novice Expert flown Sunday QM three-way tie after five rounds settied times due frequency conflict top five Moorhead Jacobson Brue shaber Clark Bussell Best Finish F-I went Norm Johnson After five rounds regulation heats firstplace tie existed between Fred French Dave Pearce Theres name past though Dave fast time Fred managed win flyoff three-way tie also existed fourth place between Oliver Bussell McDermott John provided excitement flyoff demolished beautiful Bruce Polecat down front straightaway Sport Pylon provided some closest racing weekend Dividing Novices Experts up helped eliminate demoralizing feeling beginner experiences gets doors blown away flying against seasoned Experts Two Jims always top Sport Pylon out Jim Moorhead crashed test flight possible radio failure interference Jim Bartels didnt make contest 1986 continued tradition Pylon Racing Tennessee Another record set year support 45 fine people gave up part weekend contestants could race Which brings subject reaflirm ing Lyle Larsons comments last months newsletter NMPRA News Release Lets try become better sportsmen sport doesnt die 18 years racing Ive never wituessed volunteer unpaid race worker delib erately single out contestant either call cuts allow cuts go unreported Its difficult understand cant accept race official human being capable making honest mistake fact its contradiction contestants can cut midair crash plus number other stupid mistakes totally intolerant mistake official dont mention prima donnas think theyre incapable cutting Dont misunderstand Im saying shouldnt able ask questions No CD should object polite inquiry about some ruling call As matter fact mistakes corrected because contestants check results question call once final decision made accept results Its okay politely register complaint Sometimes will lead improvement procedure might eliminate future problem Just remember keep sportsmanship sport Results Smyrna Air Races April 26-27 1986 Sport PylonNovice 1 B West 1308 2 B Serotta 1417 3 5 Johnson 1373 4 J Wathey 1581 5 J Morton 1432 Sport PylonExpert 1 K Heatlie 1216 2 D Whiteaker 1223 3 G Jacobson 1213 4 5 Kovach 1287 5 F French 1205 Quarter Midget 1 J Moorhead 1167 2 G Jacobson 1189 3 D Brueshaber 1198 4 J Clark 1239 5 P Bussell 1169 Formula 1 F French 1136 2 D Pearce 1118 3 J Demeritte 1154 4 R Oliver 1166 5 P Bussell 1146 Greg really has some good points sportsman ship Hope see years Nats Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe Th 77385 B reakfast/Voorhees Continued page 55 model chance beating built kids should safely home contest flying session before figure out what did Assembly kids doing building aliphatic resin glues such Elmers Titebond Wilhold other white watersoluble glues should used foam joints Experienced modelers regu larly use cyanoacrylate CyA adhe sives can use sparingly accelerator used stop glue dissolving foam parts tack parts together several tiny dots Zap CA hit immediately shot Zip Kicker accelerator After model fully assembled apply thin fillet white glues over complete joint set whole airplane aside dry several hours overnight Begin assembly joining wing halves center tips blocked up 1 4 1 -in above joint sure halves fit together well minimize September 1986 153 m m Co I 1 0 -1 m C z 0 0 0 C Co CD 0 z 0 z 0 C 0 -a 0 -u m m JJ 0 0 0 -I CD CD 0 0 C 0 0 CD 0 0 31 0 Bij N Q Co n CA x Ca rh x x 11 x x 0 x U
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/09
Page Numbers: 68, 152, 153
Control Line Combat Charlie Johnson AVAILABLE now Yes long-awaited Cipol la 36 Combat engine now available USA through Doc Passen 608W Main PO Box 111 Jasonville IN 47438 phone number 812 665-3723 introductory price will $6995 will goto full price $8995 reception successful engine can see picture has conventional bottom end front-intake two ball bearings drive hub similar Rossi Supertigre head anodized aluminum secures brass cylinder liner four screws liner left exposed above finned portion crankcase engine designed run fuel having nitro content 25% less Doc Passen recom mends good 1 5%-nitro fuel castor oil lube Taipan 8 x 6 prop Extra head buttons shims supplied engine case didnt read caption picture Ill tell best part about engine weighs seven ounces got engine ran right down garage weighed along Fox Mark V Mark P1 plus afew assorted Tigres Depending ontheir vintage other engines weighed least 85 ounces latest Fox 925 ounces Only Fox Stunt lighterand much proper setup engine should deliver power par other Slow Combat engines weight advantage should very well class As Fast Combat engine surely wont make power best Foxes especially ones McCollum liners may possible use smaller lighter model like Nemesis have excellent turning acceleration recommendation would get engine Slow Combat see other guys Fast Most guys like Combat also like very trick items dont work very well item does work very well ABC liner piston made John McCollum Team Racing fame set made venerable Fox 36 produces very good needie setting extra powerif engine done right same liner/piston used different engines produces quite different amounts power Its tolerance assembly whos doing liner/piston setup Ive seen runs much smoother needles like dream makes least much power good Fox sleeve piston really good ones make 130 mph go like rocket ships havent keeping dark about product because want keep secret myself did because availability wasnt assured John has more-than-full-time job dozens projects now looks like hell going Hungary US Team Race team dust has settled Ill let know piston/liner setups available what pricestart saving now since theyre ilkely $50-$60 YouU see some action Bladder Grabber Nationals anonymous Texan liked first setup order ed 20 Its time whine new FM Combat rules put some restrictions model will make things little slower following specs lifted MACA Newsletter Minimum weight less fuel 450 grams 157 oz maximum wingspan equal meter 393 inches maximum wing-root-chord-to-elevatorhinge distance 400mm 1574 minimum propeller diameter 198mm 779 suction fuel system NO pressure Most AMA fliers have outraged have event fiddled never mind rest world wasnt satisfied event flown 1976 flew Holland Preliminary World Championships obvious diehard diesel fanatic giows way go disposable throwaway foam models almost grew trees higher speeds offered excitement went less 100 mph Europeans have lot real FAI contests constant destruction models escalation speeds sent dedicated fliers showers Operating costs soared too props plugs expensive fuel Ten years enough 3ritish pushed through new rules Underthe new rules aretotake effect 1988 safety-thong rule effective 1987 current crop models would fit dimensions falrly well lot would make 16-oz limit least 16-oz model could designed strength survive some rough handling engine fuel system really big change new rules dont hand trophy over diesel some would have believe doubt well able use inboard tanks variable carbs done Slow Combat some years may think theyre legalbut Europeans wont try think ways defeat rules anyway current crop glows will run very well suction Henry Nelson Slow Combat model went very well No doubt someone will design nice legal-diameter prop lets engine run its power band may Continued page 152 photo left John Wright L Barry Baxter both flew Combat Fifties Sixtiesare now members West LA Flying Tigers Theyre shown flying first placewhile younger guys iicktheir wounds photo right Cruz Galiegos Front Russ Graves aiso Flying Tigers flying forthird place demonstrating artof flying during linetangle hands ciosetogether neither yanking lines As result match lasted five minutesand line tangle lasted 4 minutes 68 Model Aviation new Cipolla 36 offered Doc Passen weighs mere seven ounces Four head hold-down boits bear bottom fin head screw finned portion crankcase brass cylinder liner ieftexposed engine ABC-type IDEAL FOR SPORT FLYING AND COMPETITION UCoiioILineHandW board say nothing trim out handed box Fred no trouble getting hang third weekend first-ever RC flying Fred green sticker local language means passed flight test able fly instructor assist fastest Ive seen anyone accomplish green sticker done about slowest Electrics Ive seen Ordinarily wouldnt devote sever al picture captions such story this particular has lot tell First follows nicely last months column wherein made certaln specific recommendations first-time Electric fliers can see what extent story supports last column Also its another specific case someone learning fly RC scratch Electricwe have several such modelers locally OT like Playboy may bit construction challenge inexperienced builders docile dream pussycat first-time RC pilots Finally non-blow-a-hole-in-the-sky moderate capabil ity moderate cost power system extremelywell suited described need Its now about five weeks since Freds first flights last evening flying session two days ago Fred muttered some comment after at-his-feet landing like just dont know much pleasure can stand Well well find outif Fred survives joy overdose cause hes now building Astro cobalt-powered Astro Viking hes Olympic 650 conversion hes buying another radio Charger connectionsagain Most modelers use familiar specially-designed Electric chargers faced chore connecting clip leads auto battery terminals Frequently latter terminals large bulky making difficult get small charger alligator clips place too battery terminals often quite dirty corroded taking away purity Electric power What Some months photos show ap proach problem Local modeler Herb Dirks concerns mentioned above plus two cars overall solution purchase two sets four-conductor male/female auto trailer connector sets local auto supply store particular connectors came outfitted II BRASS CLAMP FOR CABLE ADJUSTMENT Hi-Tech Design ComfortableCompact Engineered Long Life HIGH-STRENGTHMultiple Line Spacing sitivity Control 9 Manufactured Sagan Induatnes Inc 3614 35th St LIC NY 11106 16-gauge wires Herb arranged four wires two sets two wiring female connec tors battery vehicle pictured Hethen used remalning male connec tors replace familiar charger clips agaln using two sets two wires connecting charger cord place clips result small effort big reward Electric convenience connectors always place under hood always ready accept matching mate charger four connector pins two parallel sets two make excellent electrical connection no need mess auto battery posts directly removinganunpleasant aspect Besides Herbs motto Gas guys must shower after flying Electric guys may shower before cost few bucks hour effort Gee Could really Bee call last week established Grand Master Electric ModelerKeith Shaw Ann Arbor MI year Keith seems outdo last word accomplishment year previous 1985 Keith dazzled Toledo KC Electric Fly overwhelming majesty modeling piloting DeHavilland Comet racer year Toledo-goers saw Keiths latest secret weapon has special purpose behind itto demonstrate Electric can fly anything Gas will Keith called question whether could guess what unlikely scale monoplane Electric since Toledo pondered got first time cause everyone knows Bees cant fly Well Keith flew Gee Bee R-1 first time day tells over-five-pound 10-indiameter fuselage 30-oz-per-sq-ft-wing-loading model hauled off about 50 feet its 14 cells connected via wide open Jomar 5C4 speed controller geared Astro Cobalt 25 14 x 8 fanand rest flight just great too dont think theres much sayfor Keith says something thats way doubt itcome 86 Electric Fly satisfy yourselves fact thats reason Im including photo get come out Besides hasnt sent yet Another endingfriends Pleaseforward com ment question SASE please Bob Kopski 25 West End Dr Lansdale PA 19446 please very careful risk mental physical well-being overpleasuring yourselves Electrics Excessiveous Elation itisjust imagine what such occurrences would already tenuous AMA insurance situation CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 68 possible de-tune engines lowering cylinders installing special cylinders modified intake exhaust timing glows will still lot faster diesels will disadvantage pulling around heavier models general handling Except cold-starting diesels have glows beat ease handling No battery no need refuelsince two ounces fuel will last whole match dry weight almost 16 oz offset glows need fuel board make full match ready-to-fly diesel may weigh ounce less glow No need throw Nelsons awayjust install tank smaller venturi some experimenting next column might able find out optimum venturi size According FAd Team Selection Committee Chairman Paul Smith next trials will run using current rules summer 1987 Since appears 1988 World Championships will run using new rules might good idea run trials using same ruleseven though people may have some old models left over World Champs just around corner well see what happens get everyones thoughts trials should run personal thought subject may have accidentally gotten event everyone can fly 152 Model Aviation CORRECTION Last month let piece misinforma ton slip through page 138 Olympic II should have included list easy-to-convert-to-Electric Two-Meter Sail plane kits since Two-Meter plane Apologies Test Pilot MACA Engineer Combat power systems analyst listing Help Wanted section latest MACA Newsletter What deal get play very latest equipment manufacturers get findings published MACA Newsletter MA too Send resume Doc Passen PO Box 111 Jasonville IN 47438 serious position dont waste Docs time some crank letter better call him instead Issues MACA Newsletter have coming out time have lots interesting articles best way join MACA sending check $10 MACA 17400 Harlem Ave Tinley Park IL 60477 Ill taking pictures MACA upcoming meets want star bring model see Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham St San Diego CA 92109 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 52 until know whats going Also remember no two aircraft alike must treated individuals Finally please realize above sugges tions just what works may work place start hope try will benefit Racing still going strong Tennessee reported Greg Doe Smyrna Air Races surprise store everyone year no rain Several contestants wearing raincoats carrying umbrellas pilots meeting Saturday morning can guess trying protect themselves sun Sixty-five contestants 15 states ac counted 97 entries three events Quarter Midget drew 32 entries Formula 23 Entries both events up last year Sport Pylon divided two separate matrices 19 Novices 23 Experts Quarter Midget half Formula flown Saturday balance F-I Sport Pylon Novice Expert flown Sunday QM three-way tie after five rounds settied times due frequency conflict top five Moorhead Jacobson Brue shaber Clark Bussell Best Finish F-I went Norm Johnson After five rounds regulation heats firstplace tie existed between Fred French Dave Pearce Theres name past though Dave fast time Fred managed win flyoff three-way tie also existed fourth place between Oliver Bussell McDermott John provided excitement flyoff demolished beautiful Bruce Polecat down front straightaway Sport Pylon provided some closest racing weekend Dividing Novices Experts up helped eliminate demoralizing feeling beginner experiences gets doors blown away flying against seasoned Experts Two Jims always top Sport Pylon out Jim Moorhead crashed test flight possible radio failure interference Jim Bartels didnt make contest 1986 continued tradition Pylon Racing Tennessee Another record set year support 45 fine people gave up part weekend contestants could race Which brings subject reaflirm ing Lyle Larsons comments last months newsletter NMPRA News Release Lets try become better sportsmen sport doesnt die 18 years racing Ive never wituessed volunteer unpaid race worker delib erately single out contestant either call cuts allow cuts go unreported Its difficult understand cant accept race official human being capable making honest mistake fact its contradiction contestants can cut midair crash plus number other stupid mistakes totally intolerant mistake official dont mention prima donnas think theyre incapable cutting Dont misunderstand Im saying shouldnt able ask questions No CD should object polite inquiry about some ruling call As matter fact mistakes corrected because contestants check results question call once final decision made accept results Its okay politely register complaint Sometimes will lead improvement procedure might eliminate future problem Just remember keep sportsmanship sport Results Smyrna Air Races April 26-27 1986 Sport PylonNovice 1 B West 1308 2 B Serotta 1417 3 5 Johnson 1373 4 J Wathey 1581 5 J Morton 1432 Sport PylonExpert 1 K Heatlie 1216 2 D Whiteaker 1223 3 G Jacobson 1213 4 5 Kovach 1287 5 F French 1205 Quarter Midget 1 J Moorhead 1167 2 G Jacobson 1189 3 D Brueshaber 1198 4 J Clark 1239 5 P Bussell 1169 Formula 1 F French 1136 2 D Pearce 1118 3 J Demeritte 1154 4 R Oliver 1166 5 P Bussell 1146 Greg really has some good points sportsman ship Hope see years Nats Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe Th 77385 B reakfast/Voorhees Continued page 55 model chance beating built kids should safely home contest flying session before figure out what did Assembly kids doing building aliphatic resin glues such Elmers Titebond Wilhold other white watersoluble glues should used foam joints Experienced modelers regu larly use cyanoacrylate CyA adhe sives can use sparingly accelerator used stop glue dissolving foam parts tack parts together several tiny dots Zap CA hit immediately shot Zip Kicker accelerator After model fully assembled apply thin fillet white glues over complete joint set whole airplane aside dry several hours overnight Begin assembly joining wing halves center tips blocked up 1 4 1 -in above joint sure halves fit together well minimize September 1986 153 m m Co I 1 0 -1 m C z 0 0 0 C Co CD 0 z 0 z 0 C 0 -a 0 -u m m JJ 0 0 0 -I CD CD 0 0 C 0 0 CD 0 0 31 0 Bij N Q Co n CA x Ca rh x x 11 x x 0 x U
