Control Line Combat Charlie Johnson THE NATIONALS will held summer Lincoln NE site very nice Combat having center stage next AMA HQ incoming traffic After rather dismal turnout entrants last Nats should look must attend sort thing Everyone Combat needs either enter help Judy Curtis will Event Director year has asked much help can get order make things run smoothly about flying three Combat events helping fourth Check Judy AMA about volunteer work Doe Passen will sponsoring several other fun events held during Combat Week serious undertaking will Celebrity Combat event allows someone challenge star choice Both pilots use Slow Combat models powered Cipollas fur nished Doe Passen small entry fee prob ably around $5 donated AMA Mu seum Building Fund get first choice models also celebrity pit crew keep air will lots fun celebrities too have walk out get handle someone doesnt like Slow models furnished welcome bring two identical models himself star already have quite few sponsors should have some nice little prizes give out Dont think stars going give breaks though other fun events will include Speed Pattern Loops per Minute Top Speed Event includes Fast Slow FAI Get official times Nationals have bragging rights whole year Does anyone think hell see 140 mph Nats fun event anyway will infamous Johnsons Rules Event will 20-question quiz often-violated rules event will take place either rainy day possibly MACA meeting What want hint what will test OK whats suggested pull test string used Fast Slow Combat streamers Write answer down before look rule book Tom Dixon responded idea Stealth Combat general use mufflers necessary Tom very experi enced Aerobatics pilot model designer has extensive knowledge engine reworking suggested using Enya 35 SST muffler either off shelf modified him also has great plans Stunt Combat models Among interesting models available Super Whatzit Quicker HalfFast Orbit Ace Lancer Another product may interest competition-oriented should say performance-oriented flier line madein-Australia Bolly props Constructed glass carbon come sizes would work Combat ships also possible buy ready-to-go cheaper price almost readyto-go Bully props some nicest Ive Continued page 166 legal Slow Combat tail L Minimum-sized fixed stab less meets rules Note ply reinforcing elevator horn 3/8-in basswood body cotter pin pushrod guide Tubing around cievis keeps opening critical time Put blind nuts engine case R faster engine swaps Works Slow/Fast models using 3/4-in mounts no nacelle column April 1987 69 simple FAI Combat design possible new rules Power late model Rossi Hoffeit 5mph prop 5 mph faster prop Aluminum pushrod light rigid meet new minimum-weight rule use spruce spar leading edgeeven Cadillac would think twice before inviting collision Ron Columbo won Volvo North Amer ica-sponsored FAI meet Sterling Heights Ml Prizes worth $300Ron claimed Nelson 15 next US Com bat team trials may held city govern ment very impressed Vol vo meet Photo Paul Smith Sig lines loops line around outside sleeve before running through sleeve third time method provides additional mechanical lock similar achieved wrapped line termination best method wrapped construction shown photo described AMA rule book fine copper wire lamp cord produces small-diameter line termination neat strong avoids possibil ity damaging line inthe crimping process potential problem smaller lines light coat ing epoxy glue will ensure line wrapping remains secure solder multi-strand lines lead-outs discourage others soldering Although soldering can done safely potential pitfalls Excessive heat can weaken line Solder can flow down cable stiffen CESSNA 150 AEROBAT w ~ Cox Hobbies new E-Z Flyers perfect control line planes first time flyer Equipped famous Cox 049 engine newly designed snap starter get airborne flying fast After winning wings step up racy Cosmic Wind same easy starting Cox 049 engine insures lots exciting flight time See complete line Cox powered models accessorIes Hobby retailer today Enclose $100 SASE mIni-catalog COX HOBBIES 1525 E Warner Ave Santa Ana CA 92705 COSMIC WIND short length causing flexing stress concentrated point solder ends Corrosive flux can travel along interior cable difficult neutralize resulting internal corrosion can difficult detect use eyelets thimbles reduce line wear recommended rules very practical bellerank end lead-out increased wear bellerank can compen sated using significantly larger cable lead-outs butl prefer use hard brass tubing sleeves shown photos 14g-in-diameter brass tube placed around lead-out bent U shape using round-nose pliers drill bit line sleeve place routed through belicrank hole has enlarged 5/ 142 allow free movement line finished using AMA-approved methods rule book Capacitive Discharge Ignition CH Electronics Breakerless CD Ignition System can installed engine 15 large chainsaw type new 90 15 two four stroke engines perfect converting CH Ignition system new kits plans airplanes just becoming available perfect size engine Pour stroke engines ore beautiful ign Detonation death four stroke enginewhen control engine timing can stop detonation makes engine run much cooler 8 develops mare power plus no kickback & very low idle CH system used engine expertsMaynard Hill George Aidridge Doran Hiatt Cliff Bennett Otto Bernhort Maynard Hill used CH system last two world records Available two four stroke engines single twin cyiinder Throttle Coupled Spark Advance kits available popular engines Custom enginesetup available Call write price quote Now IETCl electronic timing control information brochure price list send $100 CH Electronics Inc Box 1732 Riverton WY 82501 Phone 307-857-6897 Please note crimped termination photo constructed according rule book did hurriedly photo didnt recognize error until too late take new photos sleeve crimped place rather two pliers round-nosed lost last move Handle modIfication other photo month shows handle modification made son allow him fly hand Although hands rapidly growing size few years ago hands too small allow him push throttle trigger fully forward using other hand throttle lever disassembled handie used 2-56 screws nuts fasten brass mounting lugs side handle small size mounting screws does interfere movement internal parts control handle operation rubberband pulls throttle lever forward whenever pressure re laxed trigger Coming Attractions Next month Ill continue discussion control systems include throttle linkages engine speed control Keep hook dry Richard L Peny 10035 Deadwood Ave Ellsworth AFB SD 57706 CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 69 ever seen worth little extra per formance Tom Dixon has wonderful catalog listing plans props engines available can reached 1938 Peachtree Road Suite 401 Atlanta GA 30309 Send along large legal-size stamped envelope speed process picture K&B shows blind-mounting nuts engine case style works well newer planes -in motor mounts obviously wont work plane has nacelle Ive seen pit crew struggle dirty melted-down engine should have just changed should keep spare engine pit box ready go means should have prop have needle set properly have bladder attached Its generally quicker pull engine its stuffed dirt has broken part like needle valve assembly its course way has lost crank can have another unofficial event pit crews theyre timed 10 laps engine change minus normal 10 laps model ballpark figure would minute pull engine fill new bladder get engine going Most often thats plenty time get airborne win match Southern California version Bladder Grabber will held April 4-5 1987 Los Angeles triple-elimination event will feature $1000 cash first Carver Corporation stereo second Hoffelt 36R third Tax Man may waiting first-place winner Ron Columbo picked up new Nelson 15 winning Volvo North America-sponsored FM contest held Sterling Heights MI Thanks sponsorship possible give out far prizes contest would have taken entry fees seems trend lately toward bigtime Combat meets either money very valuable prizes Its hoped 166 Model Aviation P39 AIRACOBRA long-term effects will benefit fliers bring out worst everyone now its really worth go after big prizes may some new rules FAI Combat no sure what picture Greg Hills to-the-rules plane included viewing enjoyment model features Nemesisstyle construction using late-model Rossi power nicest features type model degree strength can built ultra-strong motor mounts used Rush Rudner can used well extra reinforc ing leading edge give opposition good whack 16-ounce models used would possible build really strong model since engines make up about four five ounces weight flying stresses arent high Fast model Could new style bump-and-run will develop FAI lot touch-the-ground-and-go before use remote needle assembly seems settle down setting engine besides getting needle far away prop Most people use OS 10 needle assembly either K&B Fox jet metal nylon bolt opposite-side hole Ive noticed latest trend leave hole openso model crashes quits some reason fuel will shoot out hole toward ground flood engine engine running velocity incoming air doesnt allow fuel spray out bottom side couple things arent exactly Combat items still worthy mention used got some sunglasses couple bucks besides looking cool killed some glare Now some really high-tech items market marvelous job filtering out bad rays Im sure theyd lot good pilots trying pick out opponents model against sky $30-$80 per pair would too expensive us evaluate enough make kind decision someone has experience variety glasses please write share information rest us Paul Smith has using audio tape record matches calls start flying style cuts kills etc course would spaced over tape happened sent transcript some matches held Hungary summer its possible reconstruct what going happen have small tape player might take along next meet try calling matches play back home chart what happened listen watch clock Its actually possibility instantreplay device could used contests Ive seen Speed guys use recorder could clock individual laps speed Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham St San Diego CA 92109 CL Foam Wings/Jennings Continued page 73 cores leading edge n strip balsa trailing edge also balsa ark centerline -in side trailing edge locates hinge line flaps Locate cut hinge slot trailing edge strips ATRPTN p-STAGE PRESSURE GUAGE MORE GOODIES CANOPY TRACK AIRPIN PRESS GUAGE CUSGUM AIR CYLINDERS PROPHUT/SPIRHER ATTACH EXT PROPSUES FOR -lO FI4U etc AIR OPERATED LATCH AThAS SOce ESGIRES STRONG OLD TINEN KITS SEND SASE FOR INFO DEAlER INQUIRES INVITED PHONE3O 731A1 1411 ICYLINDERS ROBINA IRE P0 B0X6766 LAKE WORTH FLORIDA 33466-0766 April1987 167 GEAR I4ECHANICS FOR NIGGlES CL-2 LATCH FOR COWL HATCH CANOPY & WINO
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/04
Page Numbers: 69, 166, 167
Control Line Combat Charlie Johnson THE NATIONALS will held summer Lincoln NE site very nice Combat having center stage next AMA HQ incoming traffic After rather dismal turnout entrants last Nats should look must attend sort thing Everyone Combat needs either enter help Judy Curtis will Event Director year has asked much help can get order make things run smoothly about flying three Combat events helping fourth Check Judy AMA about volunteer work Doe Passen will sponsoring several other fun events held during Combat Week serious undertaking will Celebrity Combat event allows someone challenge star choice Both pilots use Slow Combat models powered Cipollas fur nished Doe Passen small entry fee prob ably around $5 donated AMA Mu seum Building Fund get first choice models also celebrity pit crew keep air will lots fun celebrities too have walk out get handle someone doesnt like Slow models furnished welcome bring two identical models himself star already have quite few sponsors should have some nice little prizes give out Dont think stars going give breaks though other fun events will include Speed Pattern Loops per Minute Top Speed Event includes Fast Slow FAI Get official times Nationals have bragging rights whole year Does anyone think hell see 140 mph Nats fun event anyway will infamous Johnsons Rules Event will 20-question quiz often-violated rules event will take place either rainy day possibly MACA meeting What want hint what will test OK whats suggested pull test string used Fast Slow Combat streamers Write answer down before look rule book Tom Dixon responded idea Stealth Combat general use mufflers necessary Tom very experi enced Aerobatics pilot model designer has extensive knowledge engine reworking suggested using Enya 35 SST muffler either off shelf modified him also has great plans Stunt Combat models Among interesting models available Super Whatzit Quicker HalfFast Orbit Ace Lancer Another product may interest competition-oriented should say performance-oriented flier line madein-Australia Bolly props Constructed glass carbon come sizes would work Combat ships also possible buy ready-to-go cheaper price almost readyto-go Bully props some nicest Ive Continued page 166 legal Slow Combat tail L Minimum-sized fixed stab less meets rules Note ply reinforcing elevator horn 3/8-in basswood body cotter pin pushrod guide Tubing around cievis keeps opening critical time Put blind nuts engine case R faster engine swaps Works Slow/Fast models using 3/4-in mounts no nacelle column April 1987 69 simple FAI Combat design possible new rules Power late model Rossi Hoffeit 5mph prop 5 mph faster prop Aluminum pushrod light rigid meet new minimum-weight rule use spruce spar leading edgeeven Cadillac would think twice before inviting collision Ron Columbo won Volvo North Amer ica-sponsored FAI meet Sterling Heights Ml Prizes worth $300Ron claimed Nelson 15 next US Com bat team trials may held city govern ment very impressed Vol vo meet Photo Paul Smith Sig lines loops line around outside sleeve before running through sleeve third time method provides additional mechanical lock similar achieved wrapped line termination best method wrapped construction shown photo described AMA rule book fine copper wire lamp cord produces small-diameter line termination neat strong avoids possibil ity damaging line inthe crimping process potential problem smaller lines light coat ing epoxy glue will ensure line wrapping remains secure solder multi-strand lines lead-outs discourage others soldering Although soldering can done safely potential pitfalls Excessive heat can weaken line Solder can flow down cable stiffen CESSNA 150 AEROBAT w ~ Cox Hobbies new E-Z Flyers perfect control line planes first time flyer Equipped famous Cox 049 engine newly designed snap starter get airborne flying fast After winning wings step up racy Cosmic Wind same easy starting Cox 049 engine insures lots exciting flight time See complete line Cox powered models accessorIes Hobby retailer today Enclose $100 SASE mIni-catalog COX HOBBIES 1525 E Warner Ave Santa Ana CA 92705 COSMIC WIND short length causing flexing stress concentrated point solder ends Corrosive flux can travel along interior cable difficult neutralize resulting internal corrosion can difficult detect use eyelets thimbles reduce line wear recommended rules very practical bellerank end lead-out increased wear bellerank can compen sated using significantly larger cable lead-outs butl prefer use hard brass tubing sleeves shown photos 14g-in-diameter brass tube placed around lead-out bent U shape using round-nose pliers drill bit line sleeve place routed through belicrank hole has enlarged 5/ 142 allow free movement line finished using AMA-approved methods rule book Capacitive Discharge Ignition CH Electronics Breakerless CD Ignition System can installed engine 15 large chainsaw type new 90 15 two four stroke engines perfect converting CH Ignition system new kits plans airplanes just becoming available perfect size engine Pour stroke engines ore beautiful ign Detonation death four stroke enginewhen control engine timing can stop detonation makes engine run much cooler 8 develops mare power plus no kickback & very low idle CH system used engine expertsMaynard Hill George Aidridge Doran Hiatt Cliff Bennett Otto Bernhort Maynard Hill used CH system last two world records Available two four stroke engines single twin cyiinder Throttle Coupled Spark Advance kits available popular engines Custom enginesetup available Call write price quote Now IETCl electronic timing control information brochure price list send $100 CH Electronics Inc Box 1732 Riverton WY 82501 Phone 307-857-6897 Please note crimped termination photo constructed according rule book did hurriedly photo didnt recognize error until too late take new photos sleeve crimped place rather two pliers round-nosed lost last move Handle modIfication other photo month shows handle modification made son allow him fly hand Although hands rapidly growing size few years ago hands too small allow him push throttle trigger fully forward using other hand throttle lever disassembled handie used 2-56 screws nuts fasten brass mounting lugs side handle small size mounting screws does interfere movement internal parts control handle operation rubberband pulls throttle lever forward whenever pressure re laxed trigger Coming Attractions Next month Ill continue discussion control systems include throttle linkages engine speed control Keep hook dry Richard L Peny 10035 Deadwood Ave Ellsworth AFB SD 57706 CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 69 ever seen worth little extra per formance Tom Dixon has wonderful catalog listing plans props engines available can reached 1938 Peachtree Road Suite 401 Atlanta GA 30309 Send along large legal-size stamped envelope speed process picture K&B shows blind-mounting nuts engine case style works well newer planes -in motor mounts obviously wont work plane has nacelle Ive seen pit crew struggle dirty melted-down engine should have just changed should keep spare engine pit box ready go means should have prop have needle set properly have bladder attached Its generally quicker pull engine its stuffed dirt has broken part like needle valve assembly its course way has lost crank can have another unofficial event pit crews theyre timed 10 laps engine change minus normal 10 laps model ballpark figure would minute pull engine fill new bladder get engine going Most often thats plenty time get airborne win match Southern California version Bladder Grabber will held April 4-5 1987 Los Angeles triple-elimination event will feature $1000 cash first Carver Corporation stereo second Hoffelt 36R third Tax Man may waiting first-place winner Ron Columbo picked up new Nelson 15 winning Volvo North America-sponsored FM contest held Sterling Heights MI Thanks sponsorship possible give out far prizes contest would have taken entry fees seems trend lately toward bigtime Combat meets either money very valuable prizes Its hoped 166 Model Aviation P39 AIRACOBRA long-term effects will benefit fliers bring out worst everyone now its really worth go after big prizes may some new rules FAI Combat no sure what picture Greg Hills to-the-rules plane included viewing enjoyment model features Nemesisstyle construction using late-model Rossi power nicest features type model degree strength can built ultra-strong motor mounts used Rush Rudner can used well extra reinforc ing leading edge give opposition good whack 16-ounce models used would possible build really strong model since engines make up about four five ounces weight flying stresses arent high Fast model Could new style bump-and-run will develop FAI lot touch-the-ground-and-go before use remote needle assembly seems settle down setting engine besides getting needle far away prop Most people use OS 10 needle assembly either K&B Fox jet metal nylon bolt opposite-side hole Ive noticed latest trend leave hole openso model crashes quits some reason fuel will shoot out hole toward ground flood engine engine running velocity incoming air doesnt allow fuel spray out bottom side couple things arent exactly Combat items still worthy mention used got some sunglasses couple bucks besides looking cool killed some glare Now some really high-tech items market marvelous job filtering out bad rays Im sure theyd lot good pilots trying pick out opponents model against sky $30-$80 per pair would too expensive us evaluate enough make kind decision someone has experience variety glasses please write share information rest us Paul Smith has using audio tape record matches calls start flying style cuts kills etc course would spaced over tape happened sent transcript some matches held Hungary summer its possible reconstruct what going happen have small tape player might take along next meet try calling matches play back home chart what happened listen watch clock Its actually possibility instantreplay device could used contests Ive seen Speed guys use recorder could clock individual laps speed Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham St San Diego CA 92109 CL Foam Wings/Jennings Continued page 73 cores leading edge n strip balsa trailing edge also balsa ark centerline -in side trailing edge locates hinge line flaps Locate cut hinge slot trailing edge strips ATRPTN p-STAGE PRESSURE GUAGE MORE GOODIES CANOPY TRACK AIRPIN PRESS GUAGE CUSGUM AIR CYLINDERS PROPHUT/SPIRHER ATTACH EXT PROPSUES FOR -lO FI4U etc AIR OPERATED LATCH AThAS SOce ESGIRES STRONG OLD TINEN KITS SEND SASE FOR INFO DEAlER INQUIRES INVITED PHONE3O 731A1 1411 ICYLINDERS ROBINA IRE P0 B0X6766 LAKE WORTH FLORIDA 33466-0766 April1987 167 GEAR I4ECHANICS FOR NIGGlES CL-2 LATCH FOR COWL HATCH CANOPY & WINO
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/04
Page Numbers: 69, 166, 167
Control Line Combat Charlie Johnson THE NATIONALS will held summer Lincoln NE site very nice Combat having center stage next AMA HQ incoming traffic After rather dismal turnout entrants last Nats should look must attend sort thing Everyone Combat needs either enter help Judy Curtis will Event Director year has asked much help can get order make things run smoothly about flying three Combat events helping fourth Check Judy AMA about volunteer work Doe Passen will sponsoring several other fun events held during Combat Week serious undertaking will Celebrity Combat event allows someone challenge star choice Both pilots use Slow Combat models powered Cipollas fur nished Doe Passen small entry fee prob ably around $5 donated AMA Mu seum Building Fund get first choice models also celebrity pit crew keep air will lots fun celebrities too have walk out get handle someone doesnt like Slow models furnished welcome bring two identical models himself star already have quite few sponsors should have some nice little prizes give out Dont think stars going give breaks though other fun events will include Speed Pattern Loops per Minute Top Speed Event includes Fast Slow FAI Get official times Nationals have bragging rights whole year Does anyone think hell see 140 mph Nats fun event anyway will infamous Johnsons Rules Event will 20-question quiz often-violated rules event will take place either rainy day possibly MACA meeting What want hint what will test OK whats suggested pull test string used Fast Slow Combat streamers Write answer down before look rule book Tom Dixon responded idea Stealth Combat general use mufflers necessary Tom very experi enced Aerobatics pilot model designer has extensive knowledge engine reworking suggested using Enya 35 SST muffler either off shelf modified him also has great plans Stunt Combat models Among interesting models available Super Whatzit Quicker HalfFast Orbit Ace Lancer Another product may interest competition-oriented should say performance-oriented flier line madein-Australia Bolly props Constructed glass carbon come sizes would work Combat ships also possible buy ready-to-go cheaper price almost readyto-go Bully props some nicest Ive Continued page 166 legal Slow Combat tail L Minimum-sized fixed stab less meets rules Note ply reinforcing elevator horn 3/8-in basswood body cotter pin pushrod guide Tubing around cievis keeps opening critical time Put blind nuts engine case R faster engine swaps Works Slow/Fast models using 3/4-in mounts no nacelle column April 1987 69 simple FAI Combat design possible new rules Power late model Rossi Hoffeit 5mph prop 5 mph faster prop Aluminum pushrod light rigid meet new minimum-weight rule use spruce spar leading edgeeven Cadillac would think twice before inviting collision Ron Columbo won Volvo North Amer ica-sponsored FAI meet Sterling Heights Ml Prizes worth $300Ron claimed Nelson 15 next US Com bat team trials may held city govern ment very impressed Vol vo meet Photo Paul Smith Sig lines loops line around outside sleeve before running through sleeve third time method provides additional mechanical lock similar achieved wrapped line termination best method wrapped construction shown photo described AMA rule book fine copper wire lamp cord produces small-diameter line termination neat strong avoids possibil ity damaging line inthe crimping process potential problem smaller lines light coat ing epoxy glue will ensure line wrapping remains secure solder multi-strand lines lead-outs discourage others soldering Although soldering can done safely potential pitfalls Excessive heat can weaken line Solder can flow down cable stiffen CESSNA 150 AEROBAT w ~ Cox Hobbies new E-Z Flyers perfect control line planes first time flyer Equipped famous Cox 049 engine newly designed snap starter get airborne flying fast After winning wings step up racy Cosmic Wind same easy starting Cox 049 engine insures lots exciting flight time See complete line Cox powered models accessorIes Hobby retailer today Enclose $100 SASE mIni-catalog COX HOBBIES 1525 E Warner Ave Santa Ana CA 92705 COSMIC WIND short length causing flexing stress concentrated point solder ends Corrosive flux can travel along interior cable difficult neutralize resulting internal corrosion can difficult detect use eyelets thimbles reduce line wear recommended rules very practical bellerank end lead-out increased wear bellerank can compen sated using significantly larger cable lead-outs butl prefer use hard brass tubing sleeves shown photos 14g-in-diameter brass tube placed around lead-out bent U shape using round-nose pliers drill bit line sleeve place routed through belicrank hole has enlarged 5/ 142 allow free movement line finished using AMA-approved methods rule book Capacitive Discharge Ignition CH Electronics Breakerless CD Ignition System can installed engine 15 large chainsaw type new 90 15 two four stroke engines perfect converting CH Ignition system new kits plans airplanes just becoming available perfect size engine Pour stroke engines ore beautiful ign Detonation death four stroke enginewhen control engine timing can stop detonation makes engine run much cooler 8 develops mare power plus no kickback & very low idle CH system used engine expertsMaynard Hill George Aidridge Doran Hiatt Cliff Bennett Otto Bernhort Maynard Hill used CH system last two world records Available two four stroke engines single twin cyiinder Throttle Coupled Spark Advance kits available popular engines Custom enginesetup available Call write price quote Now IETCl electronic timing control information brochure price list send $100 CH Electronics Inc Box 1732 Riverton WY 82501 Phone 307-857-6897 Please note crimped termination photo constructed according rule book did hurriedly photo didnt recognize error until too late take new photos sleeve crimped place rather two pliers round-nosed lost last move Handle modIfication other photo month shows handle modification made son allow him fly hand Although hands rapidly growing size few years ago hands too small allow him push throttle trigger fully forward using other hand throttle lever disassembled handie used 2-56 screws nuts fasten brass mounting lugs side handle small size mounting screws does interfere movement internal parts control handle operation rubberband pulls throttle lever forward whenever pressure re laxed trigger Coming Attractions Next month Ill continue discussion control systems include throttle linkages engine speed control Keep hook dry Richard L Peny 10035 Deadwood Ave Ellsworth AFB SD 57706 CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 69 ever seen worth little extra per formance Tom Dixon has wonderful catalog listing plans props engines available can reached 1938 Peachtree Road Suite 401 Atlanta GA 30309 Send along large legal-size stamped envelope speed process picture K&B shows blind-mounting nuts engine case style works well newer planes -in motor mounts obviously wont work plane has nacelle Ive seen pit crew struggle dirty melted-down engine should have just changed should keep spare engine pit box ready go means should have prop have needle set properly have bladder attached Its generally quicker pull engine its stuffed dirt has broken part like needle valve assembly its course way has lost crank can have another unofficial event pit crews theyre timed 10 laps engine change minus normal 10 laps model ballpark figure would minute pull engine fill new bladder get engine going Most often thats plenty time get airborne win match Southern California version Bladder Grabber will held April 4-5 1987 Los Angeles triple-elimination event will feature $1000 cash first Carver Corporation stereo second Hoffelt 36R third Tax Man may waiting first-place winner Ron Columbo picked up new Nelson 15 winning Volvo North America-sponsored FM contest held Sterling Heights MI Thanks sponsorship possible give out far prizes contest would have taken entry fees seems trend lately toward bigtime Combat meets either money very valuable prizes Its hoped 166 Model Aviation P39 AIRACOBRA long-term effects will benefit fliers bring out worst everyone now its really worth go after big prizes may some new rules FAI Combat no sure what picture Greg Hills to-the-rules plane included viewing enjoyment model features Nemesisstyle construction using late-model Rossi power nicest features type model degree strength can built ultra-strong motor mounts used Rush Rudner can used well extra reinforc ing leading edge give opposition good whack 16-ounce models used would possible build really strong model since engines make up about four five ounces weight flying stresses arent high Fast model Could new style bump-and-run will develop FAI lot touch-the-ground-and-go before use remote needle assembly seems settle down setting engine besides getting needle far away prop Most people use OS 10 needle assembly either K&B Fox jet metal nylon bolt opposite-side hole Ive noticed latest trend leave hole openso model crashes quits some reason fuel will shoot out hole toward ground flood engine engine running velocity incoming air doesnt allow fuel spray out bottom side couple things arent exactly Combat items still worthy mention used got some sunglasses couple bucks besides looking cool killed some glare Now some really high-tech items market marvelous job filtering out bad rays Im sure theyd lot good pilots trying pick out opponents model against sky $30-$80 per pair would too expensive us evaluate enough make kind decision someone has experience variety glasses please write share information rest us Paul Smith has using audio tape record matches calls start flying style cuts kills etc course would spaced over tape happened sent transcript some matches held Hungary summer its possible reconstruct what going happen have small tape player might take along next meet try calling matches play back home chart what happened listen watch clock Its actually possibility instantreplay device could used contests Ive seen Speed guys use recorder could clock individual laps speed Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham St San Diego CA 92109 CL Foam Wings/Jennings Continued page 73 cores leading edge n strip balsa trailing edge also balsa ark centerline -in side trailing edge locates hinge line flaps Locate cut hinge slot trailing edge strips ATRPTN p-STAGE PRESSURE GUAGE MORE GOODIES CANOPY TRACK AIRPIN PRESS GUAGE CUSGUM AIR CYLINDERS PROPHUT/SPIRHER ATTACH EXT PROPSUES FOR -lO FI4U etc AIR OPERATED LATCH AThAS SOce ESGIRES STRONG OLD TINEN KITS SEND SASE FOR INFO DEAlER INQUIRES INVITED PHONE3O 731A1 1411 ICYLINDERS ROBINA IRE P0 B0X6766 LAKE WORTH FLORIDA 33466-0766 April1987 167 GEAR I4ECHANICS FOR NIGGlES CL-2 LATCH FOR COWL HATCH CANOPY & WINO