CONTROL LINE NAVY CARRIER MOVING NEWS As write move mentioned last column has occurred Susan installed Albuquerque home cant say weve really moved because Ive traveling Air Force three four weeks since actual move-in date Susan has done wonders absence transforming jumbled rooms home turning packed boxes piles cardboard garage Maybe week two Ill have some modeling paraphernalia unpacked sorted preceding paragraph seems little outdated icularly have talked written recently dont concerned As read Im enjoying beginning winter building season right along Trimming Carrier Models last column mentioned Bill Bischoffs article appeared Navy Carrier Society newsletter Bill discussed trimming CL Navy Carrier models summarizing observations five pearls wisdom First possible build Carrier models too light Second practical limit close fuselage line guide can possible get away mid-span location larger model wont work 15 Third essential engine throttle control work properly get meaningful results test flying fighting engine well airplane difficult determine what happening Fourth important change thing time order evaluate results change Finally importantly long airplane reasonably straight structurally sound can eventually get straighten up fly right back Bills observations dont believe lightweight models necessarily evil inboard leadout guides cant work smaller models have found however both cases models Continued page 129 February 1994 117 Above Ron Duly copied Carrier-related magazine covers early flying days Black Sheep Carrier Revival awards Left Front back Marvin Martinezs Class Skyralder Roland Baltes Heildiver Corsair Profile A-7 Above Gary Tetti left Glenn Geller Glenns Skyraiderfirst Nostalgia Profile Revival Above Keith Trostle flew Grumman F8F Bearcat Nostalgia Carrier Whittier Narrows 0 0 eS ~ C-C e E SOARING EVENT OF 1994 EVENTS INCLUDE ~ S ofessor Dr Richard Eppler Special Guest Speaker Presents Reductions Induced Drag Brought modelers World Over ______________by Soaring Clubs Northwest May 28 June 5 Richiand Chamber Commerce JAMBOREE RICHLAND WASHINGTON USA4 Registration Information WSJ PO Box 4267 W Richiand WA 99352 IuLIHEhIWI CL Navy CarrierlPerry Continued page 117 sensitive disturbance changes need applied gradually carefully much narrower range acceptable tip weights example models react radically abruptness control engine response Excess tip weight can produce instability inboard line guide combination lower tip weight inboard line guide lighter overall weight reduces inertia effects significantly model reactions exaggerated Heavier models definitely easier trim fly low speeds Dave Wallicks models heavier Class II Guardian weighed right four-pound limit However Daves slow flights best period Lighter wing loadings produce slower speeds models under complete control times Dave master controlling slow speeds weight models helped Black Sheep Carrier Revival mentioned earlier columns Black Sheep Exhibition Squadron sponsored Navy Carrier Revival June 13 Whittier Narrows California promised fun good flying attended disappointed modelers earlier years Carrier competition Southwest older models flown under old rules Roland Baltes brought out Corsair Helldiver both Class II models Marvin Martinez made trip Phoenix brought along Skyralder ModelAirplane News February 1977 Keith Trostle Class Bearcat Tony Naccarato flew original 109 Profile Ron Duly rooting son Bryan Jay Hayes helped run contest though neither models field Other modelers have recently started flying Carrier competed well including Bandits 1 OClock GASPARIN NICROTECHNA C02 LINE OF ENGINES GM-63$ 5995 BORE 4mm STROKE 6mm VOLUME 0063cc WEIGHT 10 grams RPMS 6002400 RUNNING TIME . 60 Sec GM-120$ 4495 BORE 6mm STROKE 6mm VOLUME 012cc WEIGHT 18 grams RPMS 600-2400 W RUNNING TIME . 60 sec GM-300$ 5995 BORE8mm STROKE6mm VOLUME030cc WEIGHT28 grams RPMS600-2400 RUNNING TIME . 90 sec GM-120 TWIN CYLINDER$ 8495 BORE 2x5mm STROKE 2x6mm VOLUME 2x0 12cc WEIGHT 2ogrsms RPMS 2400 RUNNING TIME . 60 sec ARF & KITS AVAILABLE IMPORTED EXCLUSIVELY BY I*OEY CLUE 800 525-7493 FAX-714 459-1760 DISTRIBUTED ALSO BY SIG MANUFACTURING PECK POLYMERS February 1994 129 WORLD .7 Pill IAIIIIIII DSP I2AI1 end Psint, 4U Corsair i" building Kit istructions nurte uvailable also included rhnrsrl Us & t Res add 6% sales tax plan wanted Might Line Toys PO Box 3484 5nrinnfipI MO 65808 Rubber & EngIne Power Free FlIght DIsplay Control LIne ElectrIc Power RJC AIrplanes new Illustrated 32 pege tabloId else catalog US da *100 Forelgh *300 Penn Valley Hobby Center 837-A W Main St Lanadale PA 1 944 215- 3U4770 RIC Combat Gremlin RUM 12/92 Affordable Custom Cores Modelers Modelors Combat Grrmlios Cores orly $12 Short kits $20 templates no wend Fell kits wood $35 Combat newsletter earh short/full kit Upgmde glider intermediate level wish new wing 5302t 5D7037 Gentle Lady Spirit 2M fell wing kits $35 Dodger Larson 25 Quicker 500 cores -$8 pee pair CesIum pee-sheeted wings available balsa obeebi Let us cut year next club project Custom core quantity discounts orders add $5 S&ll CODs add $6 additional RA Cores PO Box 863 Southbridge MA 01550 558 765-9998 Authorized SAJYO Distributor STANDARDSIZECAPACITY mAltlDIA EIGHT oz N-5OAAA1/3AAA50 394 N-11OAA 1/3M110 551 N-1SONN 0 122 032 N-200AAAAAA 394 1720 035 N-270AA2/3AA 551 1161 050 N-600AAAA 945 092 N-650SC1/2SUBC650866 1016102 KR-1300SC 1300866 4170 KR-1SOOSCSUBC 1500 1654 166 KR-2000CC 0 1929 247 KD-4400DD 0 1272 2362 530 KR-7000F F 0 1272 3543 813 HIGH CAPACITY N225AE 1/3A 650 642 042 KR600AE 2/3A 650 1094 077 KR800AAEAA 949 085 KR1000AE 4/5A 1000 654 109 KR1100AAE7/SM11005432530106 KR1200AEA12006501909106 KR1400AEA14006501909109 KR1700AE4/3A17006502598148 KR1800SCESUBC 1800 654 165 KR2800CEC 0 929 275 KR5000DELD 0 1272 2299 528 PRICE $ 165 S 150 5 150 5 175 5 150 300 150 200 300 400 700 1300 300 200 250 295 325 295 395 495 350 595 895 FAST CHARGE N600SCR1/2SUBC6008661016 102 325 N800SCRA8006501909 300 N1000SCR2/3SUBC10008661299144 350 N1400SCRSUBC1400866 1654187350 N1700SCRCSUBC 1654450 Specify Solder Tabs FREE Charge Itarr.Ar 4N-5OAAA$ 8954N-800AR$11954KR-1300SC$1195 4N-11OAA$ 7954KR1000AE$12954KR-1500SC$1395 4N-150N$ 8954KR1100AAE$17954KR1800SCE$1800 4N-200AAA$ 8954KR1200AE$13954N-1400SCR$1600 4N-225AE$12954KR-1400AE$16954N-1700SCRC$1995 4N-270AA$ 7954KR-1700AE$19954KR2000C$2000 4N-600AA$ 8954N-650SC$13954KR4400D $3400 4KR-800AAE$11954N600SCR $13954KR5000DEL$4200 4KR-600AE$10954N-1000SCR$1595 5 CELL RECEIVER PACKS order 6 volt Battery Pack add cost single cell 4 Cell Battery Pack S BAJ IAIRTRONICS $400 FUTABAG$400j JR/HITEC$400 8N600AA~~1 row of8AA~~$15958N600AA2sttcksof3 . $1595 $20008KR800AAE1 stick 2$2000 8N600AAk.$15959N600AA . 3 sticks 3 0 8KR800AAE quare $20009KR800AAE108 volt$2200 6volt12AH$1200l2volt7OAH. $1500 Add $400 shipping & handling 7% sales tax/or Florida residents II TNR Technical Inc 279 Douglas Avenue monte Springs FL 32714 682-4311 1-800-346-0601 FAX 407 682-4469 DEALERS INQUIRIES WELCOME encouraging number younger modelers Bryan Duly youngest ten years age first contest special surprise getting meet Bill Netzeband stalwarts Navy Carrier flying its earlier years Bills Dingus American Modeler February 1969 125-square inch Guardian American Modeler February 1962 significant depaitures norm Guardian competed effectively against 60-powered models early sixties Fox 29X power before Class became separate event oaly regret being too busy working cobwebs out models spend very much time him Nostalgia events restricted models fixed leadouts flown using original Navy Carrier scoring system contest awards Ron Duly designed particularly appropriate nostalgia theme Ron Duly has extensive collection model magazines selected magazine covers fifties sixties appropriate Carrier events ings model Carrier activity well full-scale carrier aircraft color copies made covers mounted plexiglass cases presentation plates describing contest event place outstanding remembrances good day Carrier flying reminder Carrier modeling heritage well Autogiros Carrier Since last column describing legality autogiros Navy Carrier events have some further developments ensure issue officially entered AMAs rules resolution process reduce future controversy Navy Carrier Advisory Committee NCAC submitted request interpretation Control Line Contest Board CLCB request interpretation confirms Continued page 160 130 Model Aviation UR BATTERY STORE BATPLANE $4400 32 wing span 5 48 wing spanl 5 60 wing span 34 ch radio d class Design s like rails ages lnstructions Applauded AMA Grand Opening Easy Build & Fly qr Orders Call 1-800-645-KITS Intormatlon Ca 650445-1 22 Pa Sos 771 GENERIXoasi WIndsor NJ 08520 2I Tomorrows Kits Affordable Pr cea Write Free Catalog $500 COD Custom Kit Cutters s Anyone Elses CL Navy CarrierlPerry Continued page 130 original intent Navy Carrier event model conventional fixed-wing carrierbased naval aircraft NCAC interpretation approved CLCB would limit CL Navy Carrier models conforming configuration Specifically NCAC request would add paragraph 3 Aircraft Requirements following interpretation Models must heavier-than-air fixed-wing configuration Autogiros helicopters other aircraft rotate propellers horizontal plane act rotors hovering flight specifically prohibited reasoning behind NCAC request follows Rotary-wing other non conventional aircraft specifically described rules currently exist leaving room wide variety interpretation applying rules such aircraft Such variance interpretation has already resulted protest before CLCB interpretation clarifies rules specifically prohibiting such models Existing rules describe model terms apply other conventional fixed-wing aircraft list aircraft original US Navy rules included fixed-wing aircraft though rotary-wing aircraft use Navy time intent rules ughout existence r rotary-wing models considered original intent event rules would have written accommodate rules obviously written rotary-wing models mind Because portion score based low-speed flight performance rotarywing other aircraft capable hover would have advantage could overcome conventional models Allowing such models would obsolete existing equipment Nats Nationals history another year fortunate enough attend saw some outstanding Carrier flying Excellent conditions combined good fortune produce some very close competition quite few personal best performances Joe Justs report years Carrier activities appears Nationals reports Ill let him tell story Ill have details equipment used next column Congratulations event winners especially special award winners Pete Mazur Eugene Ely Award seventh James Kirby designation Rookie Year Doc Holliday honored tireless dedication center judge years past well Class Record Nationals year Pete Mazur established another national record Class Navy Carrier 4433 points Pete beat previous record fact hes held last three records Class model same MO-i has used set previous records demonstrating consistent performance confidence equipment comes plently practice Petes MO-l has wingspan 40 inches uses K&B 40S engine turning Grish Tornado 9 x 7 prop combination achieved top speed 1021 mph using fuel mix 70% nitromethane 10% propylene oxide 20% oil Engine speed control achieved using exhaust slide carburetor produced Dave Wallick based Perry design engine ran untimed crankcase pressure Low speed 72 mph over 35 seconds per lap Well done Pete Magnum Pro 36 Engine previous columns mentioned Magnum Pro 36 engine told stand further news possibility slightly smaller version ie displacement under 3600 cubic inches Carrier Combat competition Charles Knapke Hobby Shack has helpful working manufacturer Thunder Tiger Model Company apparently no interest producing second smaller engine same displacement class ylonlHager Continued paqe 128 right air bubble should larger -inch diameter After practice might find way works better secret avoid injecting air during fueling Operation Make sure have prop turns least 23500 rpm ground may go up down later start high side Start engine rich side lean engine slowly about 15-20 seconds l peak reached Immediately start back up engine same pace until rpm drops back least 1000 first flight possible far have engine drop off pipe Finding peak very important may need run engine once make sure know before fly test needle system anyway Peak characterized engine rpm flattening out screw needle often picks up 200-400 open back up After get needle set engine should remain set least 15 seconds engine may have heated up properly unfortunately may have too hot Inspect plug hint what wrong should able heat engine up thoroughly still have good plug Sometimes wire will break smooth shiny engine overheating during warm-up Shim head 002 inches increase rpm try again After get air listen carefully engine going lean first few fights least 1200 down peak ld stay rich watch out youll having heating problems future Potential cures larger efficient cowl openings head clearance smaller props course less nitro best solution will lose power cant seem get engine lean enough try lowering tank about 1A inch beauty fuel system have working system airplane eliminate variables except engine am always glad pass information have something think would interest others please send See next month Model Aviation *
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/02
Page Numbers: 117, 129, 130, 160
CONTROL LINE NAVY CARRIER MOVING NEWS As write move mentioned last column has occurred Susan installed Albuquerque home cant say weve really moved because Ive traveling Air Force three four weeks since actual move-in date Susan has done wonders absence transforming jumbled rooms home turning packed boxes piles cardboard garage Maybe week two Ill have some modeling paraphernalia unpacked sorted preceding paragraph seems little outdated icularly have talked written recently dont concerned As read Im enjoying beginning winter building season right along Trimming Carrier Models last column mentioned Bill Bischoffs article appeared Navy Carrier Society newsletter Bill discussed trimming CL Navy Carrier models summarizing observations five pearls wisdom First possible build Carrier models too light Second practical limit close fuselage line guide can possible get away mid-span location larger model wont work 15 Third essential engine throttle control work properly get meaningful results test flying fighting engine well airplane difficult determine what happening Fourth important change thing time order evaluate results change Finally importantly long airplane reasonably straight structurally sound can eventually get straighten up fly right back Bills observations dont believe lightweight models necessarily evil inboard leadout guides cant work smaller models have found however both cases models Continued page 129 February 1994 117 Above Ron Duly copied Carrier-related magazine covers early flying days Black Sheep Carrier Revival awards Left Front back Marvin Martinezs Class Skyralder Roland Baltes Heildiver Corsair Profile A-7 Above Gary Tetti left Glenn Geller Glenns Skyraiderfirst Nostalgia Profile Revival Above Keith Trostle flew Grumman F8F Bearcat Nostalgia Carrier Whittier Narrows 0 0 eS ~ C-C e E SOARING EVENT OF 1994 EVENTS INCLUDE ~ S ofessor Dr Richard Eppler Special Guest Speaker Presents Reductions Induced Drag Brought modelers World Over ______________by Soaring Clubs Northwest May 28 June 5 Richiand Chamber Commerce JAMBOREE RICHLAND WASHINGTON USA4 Registration Information WSJ PO Box 4267 W Richiand WA 99352 IuLIHEhIWI CL Navy CarrierlPerry Continued page 117 sensitive disturbance changes need applied gradually carefully much narrower range acceptable tip weights example models react radically abruptness control engine response Excess tip weight can produce instability inboard line guide combination lower tip weight inboard line guide lighter overall weight reduces inertia effects significantly model reactions exaggerated Heavier models definitely easier trim fly low speeds Dave Wallicks models heavier Class II Guardian weighed right four-pound limit However Daves slow flights best period Lighter wing loadings produce slower speeds models under complete control times Dave master controlling slow speeds weight models helped Black Sheep Carrier Revival mentioned earlier columns Black Sheep Exhibition Squadron sponsored Navy Carrier Revival June 13 Whittier Narrows California promised fun good flying attended disappointed modelers earlier years Carrier competition Southwest older models flown under old rules Roland Baltes brought out Corsair Helldiver both Class II models Marvin Martinez made trip Phoenix brought along Skyralder ModelAirplane News February 1977 Keith Trostle Class Bearcat Tony Naccarato flew original 109 Profile Ron Duly rooting son Bryan Jay Hayes helped run contest though neither models field Other modelers have recently started flying Carrier competed well including Bandits 1 OClock GASPARIN NICROTECHNA C02 LINE OF ENGINES GM-63$ 5995 BORE 4mm STROKE 6mm VOLUME 0063cc WEIGHT 10 grams RPMS 6002400 RUNNING TIME . 60 Sec GM-120$ 4495 BORE 6mm STROKE 6mm VOLUME 012cc WEIGHT 18 grams RPMS 600-2400 W RUNNING TIME . 60 sec GM-300$ 5995 BORE8mm STROKE6mm VOLUME030cc WEIGHT28 grams RPMS600-2400 RUNNING TIME . 90 sec GM-120 TWIN CYLINDER$ 8495 BORE 2x5mm STROKE 2x6mm VOLUME 2x0 12cc WEIGHT 2ogrsms RPMS 2400 RUNNING TIME . 60 sec ARF & KITS AVAILABLE IMPORTED EXCLUSIVELY BY I*OEY CLUE 800 525-7493 FAX-714 459-1760 DISTRIBUTED ALSO BY SIG MANUFACTURING PECK POLYMERS February 1994 129 WORLD .7 Pill IAIIIIIII DSP I2AI1 end Psint, 4U Corsair i" building Kit istructions nurte uvailable also included rhnrsrl Us & t Res add 6% sales tax plan wanted Might Line Toys PO Box 3484 5nrinnfipI MO 65808 Rubber & EngIne Power Free FlIght DIsplay Control LIne ElectrIc Power RJC AIrplanes new Illustrated 32 pege tabloId else catalog US da *100 Forelgh *300 Penn Valley Hobby Center 837-A W Main St Lanadale PA 1 944 215- 3U4770 RIC Combat Gremlin RUM 12/92 Affordable Custom Cores Modelers Modelors Combat Grrmlios Cores orly $12 Short kits $20 templates no wend Fell kits wood $35 Combat newsletter earh short/full kit Upgmde glider intermediate level wish new wing 5302t 5D7037 Gentle Lady Spirit 2M fell wing kits $35 Dodger Larson 25 Quicker 500 cores -$8 pee pair CesIum pee-sheeted wings available balsa obeebi Let us cut year next club project Custom core quantity discounts orders add $5 S&ll CODs add $6 additional RA Cores PO Box 863 Southbridge MA 01550 558 765-9998 Authorized SAJYO Distributor STANDARDSIZECAPACITY mAltlDIA EIGHT oz N-5OAAA1/3AAA50 394 N-11OAA 1/3M110 551 N-1SONN 0 122 032 N-200AAAAAA 394 1720 035 N-270AA2/3AA 551 1161 050 N-600AAAA 945 092 N-650SC1/2SUBC650866 1016102 KR-1300SC 1300866 4170 KR-1SOOSCSUBC 1500 1654 166 KR-2000CC 0 1929 247 KD-4400DD 0 1272 2362 530 KR-7000F F 0 1272 3543 813 HIGH CAPACITY N225AE 1/3A 650 642 042 KR600AE 2/3A 650 1094 077 KR800AAEAA 949 085 KR1000AE 4/5A 1000 654 109 KR1100AAE7/SM11005432530106 KR1200AEA12006501909106 KR1400AEA14006501909109 KR1700AE4/3A17006502598148 KR1800SCESUBC 1800 654 165 KR2800CEC 0 929 275 KR5000DELD 0 1272 2299 528 PRICE $ 165 S 150 5 150 5 175 5 150 300 150 200 300 400 700 1300 300 200 250 295 325 295 395 495 350 595 895 FAST CHARGE N600SCR1/2SUBC6008661016 102 325 N800SCRA8006501909 300 N1000SCR2/3SUBC10008661299144 350 N1400SCRSUBC1400866 1654187350 N1700SCRCSUBC 1654450 Specify Solder Tabs FREE Charge Itarr.Ar 4N-5OAAA$ 8954N-800AR$11954KR-1300SC$1195 4N-11OAA$ 7954KR1000AE$12954KR-1500SC$1395 4N-150N$ 8954KR1100AAE$17954KR1800SCE$1800 4N-200AAA$ 8954KR1200AE$13954N-1400SCR$1600 4N-225AE$12954KR-1400AE$16954N-1700SCRC$1995 4N-270AA$ 7954KR-1700AE$19954KR2000C$2000 4N-600AA$ 8954N-650SC$13954KR4400D $3400 4KR-800AAE$11954N600SCR $13954KR5000DEL$4200 4KR-600AE$10954N-1000SCR$1595 5 CELL RECEIVER PACKS order 6 volt Battery Pack add cost single cell 4 Cell Battery Pack S BAJ IAIRTRONICS $400 FUTABAG$400j JR/HITEC$400 8N600AA~~1 row of8AA~~$15958N600AA2sttcksof3 . $1595 $20008KR800AAE1 stick 2$2000 8N600AAk.$15959N600AA . 3 sticks 3 0 8KR800AAE quare $20009KR800AAE108 volt$2200 6volt12AH$1200l2volt7OAH. $1500 Add $400 shipping & handling 7% sales tax/or Florida residents II TNR Technical Inc 279 Douglas Avenue monte Springs FL 32714 682-4311 1-800-346-0601 FAX 407 682-4469 DEALERS INQUIRIES WELCOME encouraging number younger modelers Bryan Duly youngest ten years age first contest special surprise getting meet Bill Netzeband stalwarts Navy Carrier flying its earlier years Bills Dingus American Modeler February 1969 125-square inch Guardian American Modeler February 1962 significant depaitures norm Guardian competed effectively against 60-powered models early sixties Fox 29X power before Class became separate event oaly regret being too busy working cobwebs out models spend very much time him Nostalgia events restricted models fixed leadouts flown using original Navy Carrier scoring system contest awards Ron Duly designed particularly appropriate nostalgia theme Ron Duly has extensive collection model magazines selected magazine covers fifties sixties appropriate Carrier events ings model Carrier activity well full-scale carrier aircraft color copies made covers mounted plexiglass cases presentation plates describing contest event place outstanding remembrances good day Carrier flying reminder Carrier modeling heritage well Autogiros Carrier Since last column describing legality autogiros Navy Carrier events have some further developments ensure issue officially entered AMAs rules resolution process reduce future controversy Navy Carrier Advisory Committee NCAC submitted request interpretation Control Line Contest Board CLCB request interpretation confirms Continued page 160 130 Model Aviation UR BATTERY STORE BATPLANE $4400 32 wing span 5 48 wing spanl 5 60 wing span 34 ch radio d class Design s like rails ages lnstructions Applauded AMA Grand Opening Easy Build & Fly qr Orders Call 1-800-645-KITS Intormatlon Ca 650445-1 22 Pa Sos 771 GENERIXoasi WIndsor NJ 08520 2I Tomorrows Kits Affordable Pr cea Write Free Catalog $500 COD Custom Kit Cutters s Anyone Elses CL Navy CarrierlPerry Continued page 130 original intent Navy Carrier event model conventional fixed-wing carrierbased naval aircraft NCAC interpretation approved CLCB would limit CL Navy Carrier models conforming configuration Specifically NCAC request would add paragraph 3 Aircraft Requirements following interpretation Models must heavier-than-air fixed-wing configuration Autogiros helicopters other aircraft rotate propellers horizontal plane act rotors hovering flight specifically prohibited reasoning behind NCAC request follows Rotary-wing other non conventional aircraft specifically described rules currently exist leaving room wide variety interpretation applying rules such aircraft Such variance interpretation has already resulted protest before CLCB interpretation clarifies rules specifically prohibiting such models Existing rules describe model terms apply other conventional fixed-wing aircraft list aircraft original US Navy rules included fixed-wing aircraft though rotary-wing aircraft use Navy time intent rules ughout existence r rotary-wing models considered original intent event rules would have written accommodate rules obviously written rotary-wing models mind Because portion score based low-speed flight performance rotarywing other aircraft capable hover would have advantage could overcome conventional models Allowing such models would obsolete existing equipment Nats Nationals history another year fortunate enough attend saw some outstanding Carrier flying Excellent conditions combined good fortune produce some very close competition quite few personal best performances Joe Justs report years Carrier activities appears Nationals reports Ill let him tell story Ill have details equipment used next column Congratulations event winners especially special award winners Pete Mazur Eugene Ely Award seventh James Kirby designation Rookie Year Doc Holliday honored tireless dedication center judge years past well Class Record Nationals year Pete Mazur established another national record Class Navy Carrier 4433 points Pete beat previous record fact hes held last three records Class model same MO-i has used set previous records demonstrating consistent performance confidence equipment comes plently practice Petes MO-l has wingspan 40 inches uses K&B 40S engine turning Grish Tornado 9 x 7 prop combination achieved top speed 1021 mph using fuel mix 70% nitromethane 10% propylene oxide 20% oil Engine speed control achieved using exhaust slide carburetor produced Dave Wallick based Perry design engine ran untimed crankcase pressure Low speed 72 mph over 35 seconds per lap Well done Pete Magnum Pro 36 Engine previous columns mentioned Magnum Pro 36 engine told stand further news possibility slightly smaller version ie displacement under 3600 cubic inches Carrier Combat competition Charles Knapke Hobby Shack has helpful working manufacturer Thunder Tiger Model Company apparently no interest producing second smaller engine same displacement class ylonlHager Continued paqe 128 right air bubble should larger -inch diameter After practice might find way works better secret avoid injecting air during fueling Operation Make sure have prop turns least 23500 rpm ground may go up down later start high side Start engine rich side lean engine slowly about 15-20 seconds l peak reached Immediately start back up engine same pace until rpm drops back least 1000 first flight possible far have engine drop off pipe Finding peak very important may need run engine once make sure know before fly test needle system anyway Peak characterized engine rpm flattening out screw needle often picks up 200-400 open back up After get needle set engine should remain set least 15 seconds engine may have heated up properly unfortunately may have too hot Inspect plug hint what wrong should able heat engine up thoroughly still have good plug Sometimes wire will break smooth shiny engine overheating during warm-up Shim head 002 inches increase rpm try again After get air listen carefully engine going lean first few fights least 1200 down peak ld stay rich watch out youll having heating problems future Potential cures larger efficient cowl openings head clearance smaller props course less nitro best solution will lose power cant seem get engine lean enough try lowering tank about 1A inch beauty fuel system have working system airplane eliminate variables except engine am always glad pass information have something think would interest others please send See next month Model Aviation *
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/02
Page Numbers: 117, 129, 130, 160
CONTROL LINE NAVY CARRIER MOVING NEWS As write move mentioned last column has occurred Susan installed Albuquerque home cant say weve really moved because Ive traveling Air Force three four weeks since actual move-in date Susan has done wonders absence transforming jumbled rooms home turning packed boxes piles cardboard garage Maybe week two Ill have some modeling paraphernalia unpacked sorted preceding paragraph seems little outdated icularly have talked written recently dont concerned As read Im enjoying beginning winter building season right along Trimming Carrier Models last column mentioned Bill Bischoffs article appeared Navy Carrier Society newsletter Bill discussed trimming CL Navy Carrier models summarizing observations five pearls wisdom First possible build Carrier models too light Second practical limit close fuselage line guide can possible get away mid-span location larger model wont work 15 Third essential engine throttle control work properly get meaningful results test flying fighting engine well airplane difficult determine what happening Fourth important change thing time order evaluate results change Finally importantly long airplane reasonably straight structurally sound can eventually get straighten up fly right back Bills observations dont believe lightweight models necessarily evil inboard leadout guides cant work smaller models have found however both cases models Continued page 129 February 1994 117 Above Ron Duly copied Carrier-related magazine covers early flying days Black Sheep Carrier Revival awards Left Front back Marvin Martinezs Class Skyralder Roland Baltes Heildiver Corsair Profile A-7 Above Gary Tetti left Glenn Geller Glenns Skyraiderfirst Nostalgia Profile Revival Above Keith Trostle flew Grumman F8F Bearcat Nostalgia Carrier Whittier Narrows 0 0 eS ~ C-C e E SOARING EVENT OF 1994 EVENTS INCLUDE ~ S ofessor Dr Richard Eppler Special Guest Speaker Presents Reductions Induced Drag Brought modelers World Over ______________by Soaring Clubs Northwest May 28 June 5 Richiand Chamber Commerce JAMBOREE RICHLAND WASHINGTON USA4 Registration Information WSJ PO Box 4267 W Richiand WA 99352 IuLIHEhIWI CL Navy CarrierlPerry Continued page 117 sensitive disturbance changes need applied gradually carefully much narrower range acceptable tip weights example models react radically abruptness control engine response Excess tip weight can produce instability inboard line guide combination lower tip weight inboard line guide lighter overall weight reduces inertia effects significantly model reactions exaggerated Heavier models definitely easier trim fly low speeds Dave Wallicks models heavier Class II Guardian weighed right four-pound limit However Daves slow flights best period Lighter wing loadings produce slower speeds models under complete control times Dave master controlling slow speeds weight models helped Black Sheep Carrier Revival mentioned earlier columns Black Sheep Exhibition Squadron sponsored Navy Carrier Revival June 13 Whittier Narrows California promised fun good flying attended disappointed modelers earlier years Carrier competition Southwest older models flown under old rules Roland Baltes brought out Corsair Helldiver both Class II models Marvin Martinez made trip Phoenix brought along Skyralder ModelAirplane News February 1977 Keith Trostle Class Bearcat Tony Naccarato flew original 109 Profile Ron Duly rooting son Bryan Jay Hayes helped run contest though neither models field Other modelers have recently started flying Carrier competed well including Bandits 1 OClock GASPARIN NICROTECHNA C02 LINE OF ENGINES GM-63$ 5995 BORE 4mm STROKE 6mm VOLUME 0063cc WEIGHT 10 grams RPMS 6002400 RUNNING TIME . 60 Sec GM-120$ 4495 BORE 6mm STROKE 6mm VOLUME 012cc WEIGHT 18 grams RPMS 600-2400 W RUNNING TIME . 60 sec GM-300$ 5995 BORE8mm STROKE6mm VOLUME030cc WEIGHT28 grams RPMS600-2400 RUNNING TIME . 90 sec GM-120 TWIN CYLINDER$ 8495 BORE 2x5mm STROKE 2x6mm VOLUME 2x0 12cc WEIGHT 2ogrsms RPMS 2400 RUNNING TIME . 60 sec ARF & KITS AVAILABLE IMPORTED EXCLUSIVELY BY I*OEY CLUE 800 525-7493 FAX-714 459-1760 DISTRIBUTED ALSO BY SIG MANUFACTURING PECK POLYMERS February 1994 129 WORLD .7 Pill IAIIIIIII DSP I2AI1 end Psint, 4U Corsair i" building Kit istructions nurte uvailable also included rhnrsrl Us & t Res add 6% sales tax plan wanted Might Line Toys PO Box 3484 5nrinnfipI MO 65808 Rubber & EngIne Power Free FlIght DIsplay Control LIne ElectrIc Power RJC AIrplanes new Illustrated 32 pege tabloId else catalog US da *100 Forelgh *300 Penn Valley Hobby Center 837-A W Main St Lanadale PA 1 944 215- 3U4770 RIC Combat Gremlin RUM 12/92 Affordable Custom Cores Modelers Modelors Combat Grrmlios Cores orly $12 Short kits $20 templates no wend Fell kits wood $35 Combat newsletter earh short/full kit Upgmde glider intermediate level wish new wing 5302t 5D7037 Gentle Lady Spirit 2M fell wing kits $35 Dodger Larson 25 Quicker 500 cores -$8 pee pair CesIum pee-sheeted wings available balsa obeebi Let us cut year next club project Custom core quantity discounts orders add $5 S&ll CODs add $6 additional RA Cores PO Box 863 Southbridge MA 01550 558 765-9998 Authorized SAJYO Distributor STANDARDSIZECAPACITY mAltlDIA EIGHT oz N-5OAAA1/3AAA50 394 N-11OAA 1/3M110 551 N-1SONN 0 122 032 N-200AAAAAA 394 1720 035 N-270AA2/3AA 551 1161 050 N-600AAAA 945 092 N-650SC1/2SUBC650866 1016102 KR-1300SC 1300866 4170 KR-1SOOSCSUBC 1500 1654 166 KR-2000CC 0 1929 247 KD-4400DD 0 1272 2362 530 KR-7000F F 0 1272 3543 813 HIGH CAPACITY N225AE 1/3A 650 642 042 KR600AE 2/3A 650 1094 077 KR800AAEAA 949 085 KR1000AE 4/5A 1000 654 109 KR1100AAE7/SM11005432530106 KR1200AEA12006501909106 KR1400AEA14006501909109 KR1700AE4/3A17006502598148 KR1800SCESUBC 1800 654 165 KR2800CEC 0 929 275 KR5000DELD 0 1272 2299 528 PRICE $ 165 S 150 5 150 5 175 5 150 300 150 200 300 400 700 1300 300 200 250 295 325 295 395 495 350 595 895 FAST CHARGE N600SCR1/2SUBC6008661016 102 325 N800SCRA8006501909 300 N1000SCR2/3SUBC10008661299144 350 N1400SCRSUBC1400866 1654187350 N1700SCRCSUBC 1654450 Specify Solder Tabs FREE Charge Itarr.Ar 4N-5OAAA$ 8954N-800AR$11954KR-1300SC$1195 4N-11OAA$ 7954KR1000AE$12954KR-1500SC$1395 4N-150N$ 8954KR1100AAE$17954KR1800SCE$1800 4N-200AAA$ 8954KR1200AE$13954N-1400SCR$1600 4N-225AE$12954KR-1400AE$16954N-1700SCRC$1995 4N-270AA$ 7954KR-1700AE$19954KR2000C$2000 4N-600AA$ 8954N-650SC$13954KR4400D $3400 4KR-800AAE$11954N600SCR $13954KR5000DEL$4200 4KR-600AE$10954N-1000SCR$1595 5 CELL RECEIVER PACKS order 6 volt Battery Pack add cost single cell 4 Cell Battery Pack S BAJ IAIRTRONICS $400 FUTABAG$400j JR/HITEC$400 8N600AA~~1 row of8AA~~$15958N600AA2sttcksof3 . $1595 $20008KR800AAE1 stick 2$2000 8N600AAk.$15959N600AA . 3 sticks 3 0 8KR800AAE quare $20009KR800AAE108 volt$2200 6volt12AH$1200l2volt7OAH. $1500 Add $400 shipping & handling 7% sales tax/or Florida residents II TNR Technical Inc 279 Douglas Avenue monte Springs FL 32714 682-4311 1-800-346-0601 FAX 407 682-4469 DEALERS INQUIRIES WELCOME encouraging number younger modelers Bryan Duly youngest ten years age first contest special surprise getting meet Bill Netzeband stalwarts Navy Carrier flying its earlier years Bills Dingus American Modeler February 1969 125-square inch Guardian American Modeler February 1962 significant depaitures norm Guardian competed effectively against 60-powered models early sixties Fox 29X power before Class became separate event oaly regret being too busy working cobwebs out models spend very much time him Nostalgia events restricted models fixed leadouts flown using original Navy Carrier scoring system contest awards Ron Duly designed particularly appropriate nostalgia theme Ron Duly has extensive collection model magazines selected magazine covers fifties sixties appropriate Carrier events ings model Carrier activity well full-scale carrier aircraft color copies made covers mounted plexiglass cases presentation plates describing contest event place outstanding remembrances good day Carrier flying reminder Carrier modeling heritage well Autogiros Carrier Since last column describing legality autogiros Navy Carrier events have some further developments ensure issue officially entered AMAs rules resolution process reduce future controversy Navy Carrier Advisory Committee NCAC submitted request interpretation Control Line Contest Board CLCB request interpretation confirms Continued page 160 130 Model Aviation UR BATTERY STORE BATPLANE $4400 32 wing span 5 48 wing spanl 5 60 wing span 34 ch radio d class Design s like rails ages lnstructions Applauded AMA Grand Opening Easy Build & Fly qr Orders Call 1-800-645-KITS Intormatlon Ca 650445-1 22 Pa Sos 771 GENERIXoasi WIndsor NJ 08520 2I Tomorrows Kits Affordable Pr cea Write Free Catalog $500 COD Custom Kit Cutters s Anyone Elses CL Navy CarrierlPerry Continued page 130 original intent Navy Carrier event model conventional fixed-wing carrierbased naval aircraft NCAC interpretation approved CLCB would limit CL Navy Carrier models conforming configuration Specifically NCAC request would add paragraph 3 Aircraft Requirements following interpretation Models must heavier-than-air fixed-wing configuration Autogiros helicopters other aircraft rotate propellers horizontal plane act rotors hovering flight specifically prohibited reasoning behind NCAC request follows Rotary-wing other non conventional aircraft specifically described rules currently exist leaving room wide variety interpretation applying rules such aircraft Such variance interpretation has already resulted protest before CLCB interpretation clarifies rules specifically prohibiting such models Existing rules describe model terms apply other conventional fixed-wing aircraft list aircraft original US Navy rules included fixed-wing aircraft though rotary-wing aircraft use Navy time intent rules ughout existence r rotary-wing models considered original intent event rules would have written accommodate rules obviously written rotary-wing models mind Because portion score based low-speed flight performance rotarywing other aircraft capable hover would have advantage could overcome conventional models Allowing such models would obsolete existing equipment Nats Nationals history another year fortunate enough attend saw some outstanding Carrier flying Excellent conditions combined good fortune produce some very close competition quite few personal best performances Joe Justs report years Carrier activities appears Nationals reports Ill let him tell story Ill have details equipment used next column Congratulations event winners especially special award winners Pete Mazur Eugene Ely Award seventh James Kirby designation Rookie Year Doc Holliday honored tireless dedication center judge years past well Class Record Nationals year Pete Mazur established another national record Class Navy Carrier 4433 points Pete beat previous record fact hes held last three records Class model same MO-i has used set previous records demonstrating consistent performance confidence equipment comes plently practice Petes MO-l has wingspan 40 inches uses K&B 40S engine turning Grish Tornado 9 x 7 prop combination achieved top speed 1021 mph using fuel mix 70% nitromethane 10% propylene oxide 20% oil Engine speed control achieved using exhaust slide carburetor produced Dave Wallick based Perry design engine ran untimed crankcase pressure Low speed 72 mph over 35 seconds per lap Well done Pete Magnum Pro 36 Engine previous columns mentioned Magnum Pro 36 engine told stand further news possibility slightly smaller version ie displacement under 3600 cubic inches Carrier Combat competition Charles Knapke Hobby Shack has helpful working manufacturer Thunder Tiger Model Company apparently no interest producing second smaller engine same displacement class ylonlHager Continued paqe 128 right air bubble should larger -inch diameter After practice might find way works better secret avoid injecting air during fueling Operation Make sure have prop turns least 23500 rpm ground may go up down later start high side Start engine rich side lean engine slowly about 15-20 seconds l peak reached Immediately start back up engine same pace until rpm drops back least 1000 first flight possible far have engine drop off pipe Finding peak very important may need run engine once make sure know before fly test needle system anyway Peak characterized engine rpm flattening out screw needle often picks up 200-400 open back up After get needle set engine should remain set least 15 seconds engine may have heated up properly unfortunately may have too hot Inspect plug hint what wrong should able heat engine up thoroughly still have good plug Sometimes wire will break smooth shiny engine overheating during warm-up Shim head 002 inches increase rpm try again After get air listen carefully engine going lean first few fights least 1200 down peak ld stay rich watch out youll having heating problems future Potential cures larger efficient cowl openings head clearance smaller props course less nitro best solution will lose power cant seem get engine lean enough try lowering tank about 1A inch beauty fuel system have working system airplane eliminate variables except engine am always glad pass information have something think would interest others please send See next month Model Aviation *
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/02
Page Numbers: 117, 129, 130, 160
CONTROL LINE NAVY CARRIER MOVING NEWS As write move mentioned last column has occurred Susan installed Albuquerque home cant say weve really moved because Ive traveling Air Force three four weeks since actual move-in date Susan has done wonders absence transforming jumbled rooms home turning packed boxes piles cardboard garage Maybe week two Ill have some modeling paraphernalia unpacked sorted preceding paragraph seems little outdated icularly have talked written recently dont concerned As read Im enjoying beginning winter building season right along Trimming Carrier Models last column mentioned Bill Bischoffs article appeared Navy Carrier Society newsletter Bill discussed trimming CL Navy Carrier models summarizing observations five pearls wisdom First possible build Carrier models too light Second practical limit close fuselage line guide can possible get away mid-span location larger model wont work 15 Third essential engine throttle control work properly get meaningful results test flying fighting engine well airplane difficult determine what happening Fourth important change thing time order evaluate results change Finally importantly long airplane reasonably straight structurally sound can eventually get straighten up fly right back Bills observations dont believe lightweight models necessarily evil inboard leadout guides cant work smaller models have found however both cases models Continued page 129 February 1994 117 Above Ron Duly copied Carrier-related magazine covers early flying days Black Sheep Carrier Revival awards Left Front back Marvin Martinezs Class Skyralder Roland Baltes Heildiver Corsair Profile A-7 Above Gary Tetti left Glenn Geller Glenns Skyraiderfirst Nostalgia Profile Revival Above Keith Trostle flew Grumman F8F Bearcat Nostalgia Carrier Whittier Narrows 0 0 eS ~ C-C e E SOARING EVENT OF 1994 EVENTS INCLUDE ~ S ofessor Dr Richard Eppler Special Guest Speaker Presents Reductions Induced Drag Brought modelers World Over ______________by Soaring Clubs Northwest May 28 June 5 Richiand Chamber Commerce JAMBOREE RICHLAND WASHINGTON USA4 Registration Information WSJ PO Box 4267 W Richiand WA 99352 IuLIHEhIWI CL Navy CarrierlPerry Continued page 117 sensitive disturbance changes need applied gradually carefully much narrower range acceptable tip weights example models react radically abruptness control engine response Excess tip weight can produce instability inboard line guide combination lower tip weight inboard line guide lighter overall weight reduces inertia effects significantly model reactions exaggerated Heavier models definitely easier trim fly low speeds Dave Wallicks models heavier Class II Guardian weighed right four-pound limit However Daves slow flights best period Lighter wing loadings produce slower speeds models under complete control times Dave master controlling slow speeds weight models helped Black Sheep Carrier Revival mentioned earlier columns Black Sheep Exhibition Squadron sponsored Navy Carrier Revival June 13 Whittier Narrows California promised fun good flying attended disappointed modelers earlier years Carrier competition Southwest older models flown under old rules Roland Baltes brought out Corsair Helldiver both Class II models Marvin Martinez made trip Phoenix brought along Skyralder ModelAirplane News February 1977 Keith Trostle Class Bearcat Tony Naccarato flew original 109 Profile Ron Duly rooting son Bryan Jay Hayes helped run contest though neither models field Other modelers have recently started flying Carrier competed well including Bandits 1 OClock GASPARIN NICROTECHNA C02 LINE OF ENGINES GM-63$ 5995 BORE 4mm STROKE 6mm VOLUME 0063cc WEIGHT 10 grams RPMS 6002400 RUNNING TIME . 60 Sec GM-120$ 4495 BORE 6mm STROKE 6mm VOLUME 012cc WEIGHT 18 grams RPMS 600-2400 W RUNNING TIME . 60 sec GM-300$ 5995 BORE8mm STROKE6mm VOLUME030cc WEIGHT28 grams RPMS600-2400 RUNNING TIME . 90 sec GM-120 TWIN CYLINDER$ 8495 BORE 2x5mm STROKE 2x6mm VOLUME 2x0 12cc WEIGHT 2ogrsms RPMS 2400 RUNNING TIME . 60 sec ARF & KITS AVAILABLE IMPORTED EXCLUSIVELY BY I*OEY CLUE 800 525-7493 FAX-714 459-1760 DISTRIBUTED ALSO BY SIG MANUFACTURING PECK POLYMERS February 1994 129 WORLD .7 Pill IAIIIIIII DSP I2AI1 end Psint, 4U Corsair i" building Kit istructions nurte uvailable also included rhnrsrl Us & t Res add 6% sales tax plan wanted Might Line Toys PO Box 3484 5nrinnfipI MO 65808 Rubber & EngIne Power Free FlIght DIsplay Control LIne ElectrIc Power RJC AIrplanes new Illustrated 32 pege tabloId else catalog US da *100 Forelgh *300 Penn Valley Hobby Center 837-A W Main St Lanadale PA 1 944 215- 3U4770 RIC Combat Gremlin RUM 12/92 Affordable Custom Cores Modelers Modelors Combat Grrmlios Cores orly $12 Short kits $20 templates no wend Fell kits wood $35 Combat newsletter earh short/full kit Upgmde glider intermediate level wish new wing 5302t 5D7037 Gentle Lady Spirit 2M fell wing kits $35 Dodger Larson 25 Quicker 500 cores -$8 pee pair CesIum pee-sheeted wings available balsa obeebi Let us cut year next club project Custom core quantity discounts orders add $5 S&ll CODs add $6 additional RA Cores PO Box 863 Southbridge MA 01550 558 765-9998 Authorized SAJYO Distributor STANDARDSIZECAPACITY mAltlDIA EIGHT oz N-5OAAA1/3AAA50 394 N-11OAA 1/3M110 551 N-1SONN 0 122 032 N-200AAAAAA 394 1720 035 N-270AA2/3AA 551 1161 050 N-600AAAA 945 092 N-650SC1/2SUBC650866 1016102 KR-1300SC 1300866 4170 KR-1SOOSCSUBC 1500 1654 166 KR-2000CC 0 1929 247 KD-4400DD 0 1272 2362 530 KR-7000F F 0 1272 3543 813 HIGH CAPACITY N225AE 1/3A 650 642 042 KR600AE 2/3A 650 1094 077 KR800AAEAA 949 085 KR1000AE 4/5A 1000 654 109 KR1100AAE7/SM11005432530106 KR1200AEA12006501909106 KR1400AEA14006501909109 KR1700AE4/3A17006502598148 KR1800SCESUBC 1800 654 165 KR2800CEC 0 929 275 KR5000DELD 0 1272 2299 528 PRICE $ 165 S 150 5 150 5 175 5 150 300 150 200 300 400 700 1300 300 200 250 295 325 295 395 495 350 595 895 FAST CHARGE N600SCR1/2SUBC6008661016 102 325 N800SCRA8006501909 300 N1000SCR2/3SUBC10008661299144 350 N1400SCRSUBC1400866 1654187350 N1700SCRCSUBC 1654450 Specify Solder Tabs FREE Charge Itarr.Ar 4N-5OAAA$ 8954N-800AR$11954KR-1300SC$1195 4N-11OAA$ 7954KR1000AE$12954KR-1500SC$1395 4N-150N$ 8954KR1100AAE$17954KR1800SCE$1800 4N-200AAA$ 8954KR1200AE$13954N-1400SCR$1600 4N-225AE$12954KR-1400AE$16954N-1700SCRC$1995 4N-270AA$ 7954KR-1700AE$19954KR2000C$2000 4N-600AA$ 8954N-650SC$13954KR4400D $3400 4KR-800AAE$11954N600SCR $13954KR5000DEL$4200 4KR-600AE$10954N-1000SCR$1595 5 CELL RECEIVER PACKS order 6 volt Battery Pack add cost single cell 4 Cell Battery Pack S BAJ IAIRTRONICS $400 FUTABAG$400j JR/HITEC$400 8N600AA~~1 row of8AA~~$15958N600AA2sttcksof3 . $1595 $20008KR800AAE1 stick 2$2000 8N600AAk.$15959N600AA . 3 sticks 3 0 8KR800AAE quare $20009KR800AAE108 volt$2200 6volt12AH$1200l2volt7OAH. $1500 Add $400 shipping & handling 7% sales tax/or Florida residents II TNR Technical Inc 279 Douglas Avenue monte Springs FL 32714 682-4311 1-800-346-0601 FAX 407 682-4469 DEALERS INQUIRIES WELCOME encouraging number younger modelers Bryan Duly youngest ten years age first contest special surprise getting meet Bill Netzeband stalwarts Navy Carrier flying its earlier years Bills Dingus American Modeler February 1969 125-square inch Guardian American Modeler February 1962 significant depaitures norm Guardian competed effectively against 60-powered models early sixties Fox 29X power before Class became separate event oaly regret being too busy working cobwebs out models spend very much time him Nostalgia events restricted models fixed leadouts flown using original Navy Carrier scoring system contest awards Ron Duly designed particularly appropriate nostalgia theme Ron Duly has extensive collection model magazines selected magazine covers fifties sixties appropriate Carrier events ings model Carrier activity well full-scale carrier aircraft color copies made covers mounted plexiglass cases presentation plates describing contest event place outstanding remembrances good day Carrier flying reminder Carrier modeling heritage well Autogiros Carrier Since last column describing legality autogiros Navy Carrier events have some further developments ensure issue officially entered AMAs rules resolution process reduce future controversy Navy Carrier Advisory Committee NCAC submitted request interpretation Control Line Contest Board CLCB request interpretation confirms Continued page 160 130 Model Aviation UR BATTERY STORE BATPLANE $4400 32 wing span 5 48 wing spanl 5 60 wing span 34 ch radio d class Design s like rails ages lnstructions Applauded AMA Grand Opening Easy Build & Fly qr Orders Call 1-800-645-KITS Intormatlon Ca 650445-1 22 Pa Sos 771 GENERIXoasi WIndsor NJ 08520 2I Tomorrows Kits Affordable Pr cea Write Free Catalog $500 COD Custom Kit Cutters s Anyone Elses CL Navy CarrierlPerry Continued page 130 original intent Navy Carrier event model conventional fixed-wing carrierbased naval aircraft NCAC interpretation approved CLCB would limit CL Navy Carrier models conforming configuration Specifically NCAC request would add paragraph 3 Aircraft Requirements following interpretation Models must heavier-than-air fixed-wing configuration Autogiros helicopters other aircraft rotate propellers horizontal plane act rotors hovering flight specifically prohibited reasoning behind NCAC request follows Rotary-wing other non conventional aircraft specifically described rules currently exist leaving room wide variety interpretation applying rules such aircraft Such variance interpretation has already resulted protest before CLCB interpretation clarifies rules specifically prohibiting such models Existing rules describe model terms apply other conventional fixed-wing aircraft list aircraft original US Navy rules included fixed-wing aircraft though rotary-wing aircraft use Navy time intent rules ughout existence r rotary-wing models considered original intent event rules would have written accommodate rules obviously written rotary-wing models mind Because portion score based low-speed flight performance rotarywing other aircraft capable hover would have advantage could overcome conventional models Allowing such models would obsolete existing equipment Nats Nationals history another year fortunate enough attend saw some outstanding Carrier flying Excellent conditions combined good fortune produce some very close competition quite few personal best performances Joe Justs report years Carrier activities appears Nationals reports Ill let him tell story Ill have details equipment used next column Congratulations event winners especially special award winners Pete Mazur Eugene Ely Award seventh James Kirby designation Rookie Year Doc Holliday honored tireless dedication center judge years past well Class Record Nationals year Pete Mazur established another national record Class Navy Carrier 4433 points Pete beat previous record fact hes held last three records Class model same MO-i has used set previous records demonstrating consistent performance confidence equipment comes plently practice Petes MO-l has wingspan 40 inches uses K&B 40S engine turning Grish Tornado 9 x 7 prop combination achieved top speed 1021 mph using fuel mix 70% nitromethane 10% propylene oxide 20% oil Engine speed control achieved using exhaust slide carburetor produced Dave Wallick based Perry design engine ran untimed crankcase pressure Low speed 72 mph over 35 seconds per lap Well done Pete Magnum Pro 36 Engine previous columns mentioned Magnum Pro 36 engine told stand further news possibility slightly smaller version ie displacement under 3600 cubic inches Carrier Combat competition Charles Knapke Hobby Shack has helpful working manufacturer Thunder Tiger Model Company apparently no interest producing second smaller engine same displacement class ylonlHager Continued paqe 128 right air bubble should larger -inch diameter After practice might find way works better secret avoid injecting air during fueling Operation Make sure have prop turns least 23500 rpm ground may go up down later start high side Start engine rich side lean engine slowly about 15-20 seconds l peak reached Immediately start back up engine same pace until rpm drops back least 1000 first flight possible far have engine drop off pipe Finding peak very important may need run engine once make sure know before fly test needle system anyway Peak characterized engine rpm flattening out screw needle often picks up 200-400 open back up After get needle set engine should remain set least 15 seconds engine may have heated up properly unfortunately may have too hot Inspect plug hint what wrong should able heat engine up thoroughly still have good plug Sometimes wire will break smooth shiny engine overheating during warm-up Shim head 002 inches increase rpm try again After get air listen carefully engine going lean first few fights least 1200 down peak ld stay rich watch out youll having heating problems future Potential cures larger efficient cowl openings head clearance smaller props course less nitro best solution will lose power cant seem get engine lean enough try lowering tank about 1A inch beauty fuel system have working system airplane eliminate variables except engine am always glad pass information have something think would interest others please send See next month Model Aviation *