CONTROL LINE NAVY CARRIER U B JT U AS THIS COLUMN being written early February Control Line Contest Board CLCB preparing vote urgent proposal restore two-minute starting time allowance multiengine models Editors note Steve Kaluf AMA Technical Director has confirmed proposal passed effective immediately Two basic proposals 1999 rules cycle scheduled February 28 vote should expect results Model Aviation receive June Proposals pass initial vote will subject cross-proposals must submitted July 15 unfortunate schedute does allow discussion cross-proposals National Aeromodeling Championships Nats perhaps extension can agreed upon Executive Council Whatever schedule want participate cross-proposal discussions deliberations contact Pete Mazur 5 Windsor Court Aurora IL 60504 630 466-4051 Pete chairs Navy Carrier Advisory Committee CLCB expect Navy Carrier proposals discussed annual Navy Carrier Society NCS banquet Friday July 18 will held conjunction Nats banquet venue recognizing Navy Carrier winners As past NCS will present awards Eugene Ely Award will go Navy Carrier national championthe modeler amasses greatest total score official Nats Navy Carrier events Skyray Sportsman Nostalgia Rookie Year will selected modelers compete first Nats Navy Carrier events Carol Johnson Spirit Volunteerism Award will presented person unselfish contribution Navy Carrier helps rest us enjoy events discussed Nats schedule previous column Sig will sponsor Skyray Carrier event again year NCS will sponsor Sportsman Carrier new Nostalgia Carrier event will Saturday time 15 Carrier event has no sponsor watch NCS newsletter information whether will flown purpose Nostalgia Carrier keep alive memories earlier Carrier-flying days predated current prophanging style slow flight event models published kitted prior January 1 1976 will flown according 1974-75 Carrier rules few minor exceptions Since first year Nostalgia Carrier Class Class II will combined 5% handicap total score Gilbert Ruiz flew Profile Carrier MO-i SW Regionals Tucson AZlongest continuously held US Carrier event smaller Class models Also non-Schnuerle engines will receive 20-point bonus Complete rules will sent anyone sends request self-addressed stamped envelope have listing models kits qualify Nostalgia including Sterling Corsair Guardian Sterling Profile kits Brodak GS Profile kitsBearcat Corsair Skyraider model best represents spirit Nostalgia Carrier event voted contestants will receive award months photos include wing-mounted fuel tank installations MO-ls Ive using configuration successfully quite Ill devote rest column trying answer some questions occasionally get about installation first used wing-mounted tank means drag reduction designed MO-i vertical engine installation majority 134 Model Aviation ors wing-mounted fuel tank provides advantages Adjustable uniflow vent Inflight mixture can optimized allows suction engines Class II MO-is Details text peak setting acceleration suction engine new Snycro Spark Microprocessor built surface mount technology Robotic machines Smaller lighter rugged Tested automatically correct programming during production twice prior shipment reverse battery protected voltage regulated Software designed minimize timing error checks input information over 100000 times per second senses rate engine acceleration adjusts timing advance curve ahead instant throttle response Timing completely stable does jump around Static protected full circuit board ground plane Does have mounted away other ignition components ignition systems now have Syncro Spark installed case Will retrofit brands Hall Effect THE SAME LOW PRicE OF Triggered Ignitions Syncro Spark module just plugs between ignition module pulse $ ~995 switch engine No moving parts wear out get out adjustment Comes complete instructions Size 1 x 1 1/8 x 5/32 PLus SHIPPiNG& Weight 2 oz 4 oz Deans plugs HANDLING Best Se ng Spa k engine would directly front fuselage reducing drag engine same effect can achieved aligning engine fuel tank wing its high MO-i cant built way Adding tank fuselage side would have negated drag reduction engine installation putting inside Profile fuselage practical place left wing use Acme fuel tank its dimensions fit between leading edge spar MO-is tank thickness matches wing thickness round edge tank makes installation very clean aerodynamically Encouraged results wingmounted tank Profile discouraged prospect replacing existing three-ounce tank fiveto six-ounce tank Class model used wing installation again suctionfeed Class II model worked equally well made possible have much stronger engine mount system also made possible avoid crowding trying fit engine mounts control system tank MO-i fuselage solved problem tuning internal tank side-mounted front-intake suction engine also some disadvantages installation First tank configuration must changed since flying sideways compared way designed change vent configuration fuel tanks anyway changing vent fuel line deterrent modifications can easily made anyone familiar soldering materials readily available hobby shop second disadvantage relatively long length fuel line required 138 Model Aviation R ITT ____4FAST LOW IyDELIVERY PRICES IJVmL~IILLALWAYS MINIATURE BEARINGS FOR HOBBY & INDUSTRY 3 Complete Product Lines ForWe Have R/C Cars Premium UltraSeal trictionless sealed maintenance-tree bearings Largest EconoPowei bearings engineered strength & durability TrucksUgh-Speed high-heat engine bearings Inventory Boats Standard US Metric sizes PlanesAsk us about MIDAS TOUCH Oar Other Fine ProductsWidest & Send $300 Catalogs Selection Helicopters er Programs Available BOCA BEARING Co INSTOCK 7040W Palmetto Park Rd Suite 2304 Ml Buca Ratun FL 33433 Tel 4t7-99t-0004 407-998-011 USA CANADA CALL TOLL FREE 800-332-3256 CANADA USA . .- in SO FflO PflIf F CT PdflAJCI rrrrn flflflCflIkU INICTOI Irrinkici compared typical Profile installation tank immediately behind engine high mounting compensates ground combination vent location needle valve setting compensate during takeoff flight uniflow vent located leading edge fuel tank order shorten effective fuel pressure head during acceleration set needle valve rich enough fall just off peak rpm approximately second after briefly pinch fuel line As soon model released acceleration leans mixture peak power maintains through takeoff sagging because excessively lean mixture flight optimum mixture achieved appropriate placement end uniflow vent inside tank situate end vent tube just less -inch outboard fuel outlet spaybar carburetor location matches inflight centrifugal pressure head takeoff acceleration head fly four-to-six-feet altitude during high speed prefer higher altitude youll need move vent outboardanother flying 12 feet photos shows adjustable fuel tank vent used first wing installation consists short length /32 tubing soldered tank /s vent tube slides inside length fuel line provides airtight seal holds vent tube position adjusting vent farther outboard in-flight mixture will leaner moving vent inboard will result richer mixture hope see Nats Muncie Bill Bischoff Nats Navy Carrier event director can still use some help running events youd like volunteer please call Bill 214 247-5046 write him 3734 Truesdell Place Dallas TX 75244 shIpping SPOKED WHEELS P-l0 SCALE GUNS 1/6-1/3Brandenburg C-i IS PROUD TO INTRODUCE new line large scale RC ldta Available 161/4 & 1/3 scales kits delivered complete including hardware guns real spoked wheels fully detailed cockpits replica engines lilustrated color plans asnembly manuals Order kits phone 602 314-9937 fax 602 314-3409 V/MC DR 1 & Order our new catalog send $5 CK MO Arizona Model Aircraflers 9050 East Gray rd Scottsdale AZ 85260 Nlesport 27 & 24 bIn Auto Plug Way Valve Flow Direction Only Fourmost Auto Piug / Way Valve can used variety circumstances require maintenance air fuel pressure Auto Plug can used place plug fuel systems utilize muffler pressure Auto Plug Valve may also used conjunction bladders eliminate continual pinching line during fueling process Plug Valve also ideal pressure line between muffler fuel tank prevent pressure fuel escaping back muffler product may used glow fuel Auto Plug Product No 138 Size 1/16 inch lD Price $495 FOURMOST PRODUCTS 503 357-2732 1120 Wrigley Way Milpitas California 95035 Voice/Fax 408 946-4751 408 WINGS-SI LOOK no further fully molded sailplane needs RnR offer selection high performance sailpianes will address specific requirements F3BThermal Duration Slope Cross Country Mark Allen designed World Championship F3B EAGLE now being produced RnR its new lower price RnR sailplane enioys design construction enhancements 1997 RnRs composite molded technology provides unique blend strength weight optimization Noticeable results found through increased durability torsional stability stiffness incorporated wing fuselage tail section also offer selection parts joiner systems scratch builders out catch latest visuals specifications competitive pricing RnRs sailplanes contact RnR RnR skys limit. June1997 139
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/06
Page Numbers: 134, 138, 139
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/06
Page Numbers: 134, 138, 139
CONTROL LINE NAVY CARRIER U B JT U AS THIS COLUMN being written early February Control Line Contest Board CLCB preparing vote urgent proposal restore two-minute starting time allowance multiengine models Editors note Steve Kaluf AMA Technical Director has confirmed proposal passed effective immediately Two basic proposals 1999 rules cycle scheduled February 28 vote should expect results Model Aviation receive June Proposals pass initial vote will subject cross-proposals must submitted July 15 unfortunate schedute does allow discussion cross-proposals National Aeromodeling Championships Nats perhaps extension can agreed upon Executive Council Whatever schedule want participate cross-proposal discussions deliberations contact Pete Mazur 5 Windsor Court Aurora IL 60504 630 466-4051 Pete chairs Navy Carrier Advisory Committee CLCB expect Navy Carrier proposals discussed annual Navy Carrier Society NCS banquet Friday July 18 will held conjunction Nats banquet venue recognizing Navy Carrier winners As past NCS will present awards Eugene Ely Award will go Navy Carrier national championthe modeler amasses greatest total score official Nats Navy Carrier events Skyray Sportsman Nostalgia Rookie Year will selected modelers compete first Nats Navy Carrier events Carol Johnson Spirit Volunteerism Award will presented person unselfish contribution Navy Carrier helps rest us enjoy events discussed Nats schedule previous column Sig will sponsor Skyray Carrier event again year NCS will sponsor Sportsman Carrier new Nostalgia Carrier event will Saturday time 15 Carrier event has no sponsor watch NCS newsletter information whether will flown purpose Nostalgia Carrier keep alive memories earlier Carrier-flying days predated current prophanging style slow flight event models published kitted prior January 1 1976 will flown according 1974-75 Carrier rules few minor exceptions Since first year Nostalgia Carrier Class Class II will combined 5% handicap total score Gilbert Ruiz flew Profile Carrier MO-i SW Regionals Tucson AZlongest continuously held US Carrier event smaller Class models Also non-Schnuerle engines will receive 20-point bonus Complete rules will sent anyone sends request self-addressed stamped envelope have listing models kits qualify Nostalgia including Sterling Corsair Guardian Sterling Profile kits Brodak GS Profile kitsBearcat Corsair Skyraider model best represents spirit Nostalgia Carrier event voted contestants will receive award months photos include wing-mounted fuel tank installations MO-ls Ive using configuration successfully quite Ill devote rest column trying answer some questions occasionally get about installation first used wing-mounted tank means drag reduction designed MO-i vertical engine installation majority 134 Model Aviation ors wing-mounted fuel tank provides advantages Adjustable uniflow vent Inflight mixture can optimized allows suction engines Class II MO-is Details text peak setting acceleration suction engine new Snycro Spark Microprocessor built surface mount technology Robotic machines Smaller lighter rugged Tested automatically correct programming during production twice prior shipment reverse battery protected voltage regulated Software designed minimize timing error checks input information over 100000 times per second senses rate engine acceleration adjusts timing advance curve ahead instant throttle response Timing completely stable does jump around Static protected full circuit board ground plane Does have mounted away other ignition components ignition systems now have Syncro Spark installed case Will retrofit brands Hall Effect THE SAME LOW PRicE OF Triggered Ignitions Syncro Spark module just plugs between ignition module pulse $ ~995 switch engine No moving parts wear out get out adjustment Comes complete instructions Size 1 x 1 1/8 x 5/32 PLus SHIPPiNG& Weight 2 oz 4 oz Deans plugs HANDLING Best Se ng Spa k engine would directly front fuselage reducing drag engine same effect can achieved aligning engine fuel tank wing its high MO-i cant built way Adding tank fuselage side would have negated drag reduction engine installation putting inside Profile fuselage practical place left wing use Acme fuel tank its dimensions fit between leading edge spar MO-is tank thickness matches wing thickness round edge tank makes installation very clean aerodynamically Encouraged results wingmounted tank Profile discouraged prospect replacing existing three-ounce tank fiveto six-ounce tank Class model used wing installation again suctionfeed Class II model worked equally well made possible have much stronger engine mount system also made possible avoid crowding trying fit engine mounts control system tank MO-i fuselage solved problem tuning internal tank side-mounted front-intake suction engine also some disadvantages installation First tank configuration must changed since flying sideways compared way designed change vent configuration fuel tanks anyway changing vent fuel line deterrent modifications can easily made anyone familiar soldering materials readily available hobby shop second disadvantage relatively long length fuel line required 138 Model Aviation R ITT ____4FAST LOW IyDELIVERY PRICES IJVmL~IILLALWAYS MINIATURE BEARINGS FOR HOBBY & INDUSTRY 3 Complete Product Lines ForWe Have R/C Cars Premium UltraSeal trictionless sealed maintenance-tree bearings Largest EconoPowei bearings engineered strength & durability TrucksUgh-Speed high-heat engine bearings Inventory Boats Standard US Metric sizes PlanesAsk us about MIDAS TOUCH Oar Other Fine ProductsWidest & Send $300 Catalogs Selection Helicopters er Programs Available BOCA BEARING Co INSTOCK 7040W Palmetto Park Rd Suite 2304 Ml Buca Ratun FL 33433 Tel 4t7-99t-0004 407-998-011 USA CANADA CALL TOLL FREE 800-332-3256 CANADA USA . .- in SO FflO PflIf F CT PdflAJCI rrrrn flflflCflIkU INICTOI Irrinkici compared typical Profile installation tank immediately behind engine high mounting compensates ground combination vent location needle valve setting compensate during takeoff flight uniflow vent located leading edge fuel tank order shorten effective fuel pressure head during acceleration set needle valve rich enough fall just off peak rpm approximately second after briefly pinch fuel line As soon model released acceleration leans mixture peak power maintains through takeoff sagging because excessively lean mixture flight optimum mixture achieved appropriate placement end uniflow vent inside tank situate end vent tube just less -inch outboard fuel outlet spaybar carburetor location matches inflight centrifugal pressure head takeoff acceleration head fly four-to-six-feet altitude during high speed prefer higher altitude youll need move vent outboardanother flying 12 feet photos shows adjustable fuel tank vent used first wing installation consists short length /32 tubing soldered tank /s vent tube slides inside length fuel line provides airtight seal holds vent tube position adjusting vent farther outboard in-flight mixture will leaner moving vent inboard will result richer mixture hope see Nats Muncie Bill Bischoff Nats Navy Carrier event director can still use some help running events youd like volunteer please call Bill 214 247-5046 write him 3734 Truesdell Place Dallas TX 75244 shIpping SPOKED WHEELS P-l0 SCALE GUNS 1/6-1/3Brandenburg C-i IS PROUD TO INTRODUCE new line large scale RC ldta Available 161/4 & 1/3 scales kits delivered complete including hardware guns real spoked wheels fully detailed cockpits replica engines lilustrated color plans asnembly manuals Order kits phone 602 314-9937 fax 602 314-3409 V/MC DR 1 & Order our new catalog send $5 CK MO Arizona Model Aircraflers 9050 East Gray rd Scottsdale AZ 85260 Nlesport 27 & 24 bIn Auto Plug Way Valve Flow Direction Only Fourmost Auto Piug / Way Valve can used variety circumstances require maintenance air fuel pressure Auto Plug can used place plug fuel systems utilize muffler pressure Auto Plug Valve may also used conjunction bladders eliminate continual pinching line during fueling process Plug Valve also ideal pressure line between muffler fuel tank prevent pressure fuel escaping back muffler product may used glow fuel Auto Plug Product No 138 Size 1/16 inch lD Price $495 FOURMOST PRODUCTS 503 357-2732 1120 Wrigley Way Milpitas California 95035 Voice/Fax 408 946-4751 408 WINGS-SI LOOK no further fully molded sailplane needs RnR offer selection high performance sailpianes will address specific requirements F3BThermal Duration Slope Cross Country Mark Allen designed World Championship F3B EAGLE now being produced RnR its new lower price RnR sailplane enioys design construction enhancements 1997 RnRs composite molded technology provides unique blend strength weight optimization Noticeable results found through increased durability torsional stability stiffness incorporated wing fuselage tail section also offer selection parts joiner systems scratch builders out catch latest visuals specifications competitive pricing RnRs sailplanes contact RnR RnR skys limit. June1997 139
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/06
Page Numbers: 134, 138, 139
CONTROL LINE NAVY CARRIER U B JT U AS THIS COLUMN being written early February Control Line Contest Board CLCB preparing vote urgent proposal restore two-minute starting time allowance multiengine models Editors note Steve Kaluf AMA Technical Director has confirmed proposal passed effective immediately Two basic proposals 1999 rules cycle scheduled February 28 vote should expect results Model Aviation receive June Proposals pass initial vote will subject cross-proposals must submitted July 15 unfortunate schedute does allow discussion cross-proposals National Aeromodeling Championships Nats perhaps extension can agreed upon Executive Council Whatever schedule want participate cross-proposal discussions deliberations contact Pete Mazur 5 Windsor Court Aurora IL 60504 630 466-4051 Pete chairs Navy Carrier Advisory Committee CLCB expect Navy Carrier proposals discussed annual Navy Carrier Society NCS banquet Friday July 18 will held conjunction Nats banquet venue recognizing Navy Carrier winners As past NCS will present awards Eugene Ely Award will go Navy Carrier national championthe modeler amasses greatest total score official Nats Navy Carrier events Skyray Sportsman Nostalgia Rookie Year will selected modelers compete first Nats Navy Carrier events Carol Johnson Spirit Volunteerism Award will presented person unselfish contribution Navy Carrier helps rest us enjoy events discussed Nats schedule previous column Sig will sponsor Skyray Carrier event again year NCS will sponsor Sportsman Carrier new Nostalgia Carrier event will Saturday time 15 Carrier event has no sponsor watch NCS newsletter information whether will flown purpose Nostalgia Carrier keep alive memories earlier Carrier-flying days predated current prophanging style slow flight event models published kitted prior January 1 1976 will flown according 1974-75 Carrier rules few minor exceptions Since first year Nostalgia Carrier Class Class II will combined 5% handicap total score Gilbert Ruiz flew Profile Carrier MO-i SW Regionals Tucson AZlongest continuously held US Carrier event smaller Class models Also non-Schnuerle engines will receive 20-point bonus Complete rules will sent anyone sends request self-addressed stamped envelope have listing models kits qualify Nostalgia including Sterling Corsair Guardian Sterling Profile kits Brodak GS Profile kitsBearcat Corsair Skyraider model best represents spirit Nostalgia Carrier event voted contestants will receive award months photos include wing-mounted fuel tank installations MO-ls Ive using configuration successfully quite Ill devote rest column trying answer some questions occasionally get about installation first used wing-mounted tank means drag reduction designed MO-i vertical engine installation majority 134 Model Aviation ors wing-mounted fuel tank provides advantages Adjustable uniflow vent Inflight mixture can optimized allows suction engines Class II MO-is Details text peak setting acceleration suction engine new Snycro Spark Microprocessor built surface mount technology Robotic machines Smaller lighter rugged Tested automatically correct programming during production twice prior shipment reverse battery protected voltage regulated Software designed minimize timing error checks input information over 100000 times per second senses rate engine acceleration adjusts timing advance curve ahead instant throttle response Timing completely stable does jump around Static protected full circuit board ground plane Does have mounted away other ignition components ignition systems now have Syncro Spark installed case Will retrofit brands Hall Effect THE SAME LOW PRicE OF Triggered Ignitions Syncro Spark module just plugs between ignition module pulse $ ~995 switch engine No moving parts wear out get out adjustment Comes complete instructions Size 1 x 1 1/8 x 5/32 PLus SHIPPiNG& Weight 2 oz 4 oz Deans plugs HANDLING Best Se ng Spa k engine would directly front fuselage reducing drag engine same effect can achieved aligning engine fuel tank wing its high MO-i cant built way Adding tank fuselage side would have negated drag reduction engine installation putting inside Profile fuselage practical place left wing use Acme fuel tank its dimensions fit between leading edge spar MO-is tank thickness matches wing thickness round edge tank makes installation very clean aerodynamically Encouraged results wingmounted tank Profile discouraged prospect replacing existing three-ounce tank fiveto six-ounce tank Class model used wing installation again suctionfeed Class II model worked equally well made possible have much stronger engine mount system also made possible avoid crowding trying fit engine mounts control system tank MO-i fuselage solved problem tuning internal tank side-mounted front-intake suction engine also some disadvantages installation First tank configuration must changed since flying sideways compared way designed change vent configuration fuel tanks anyway changing vent fuel line deterrent modifications can easily made anyone familiar soldering materials readily available hobby shop second disadvantage relatively long length fuel line required 138 Model Aviation R ITT ____4FAST LOW IyDELIVERY PRICES IJVmL~IILLALWAYS MINIATURE BEARINGS FOR HOBBY & INDUSTRY 3 Complete Product Lines ForWe Have R/C Cars Premium UltraSeal trictionless sealed maintenance-tree bearings Largest EconoPowei bearings engineered strength & durability TrucksUgh-Speed high-heat engine bearings Inventory Boats Standard US Metric sizes PlanesAsk us about MIDAS TOUCH Oar Other Fine ProductsWidest & Send $300 Catalogs Selection Helicopters er Programs Available BOCA BEARING Co INSTOCK 7040W Palmetto Park Rd Suite 2304 Ml Buca Ratun FL 33433 Tel 4t7-99t-0004 407-998-011 USA CANADA CALL TOLL FREE 800-332-3256 CANADA USA . .- in SO FflO PflIf F CT PdflAJCI rrrrn flflflCflIkU INICTOI Irrinkici compared typical Profile installation tank immediately behind engine high mounting compensates ground combination vent location needle valve setting compensate during takeoff flight uniflow vent located leading edge fuel tank order shorten effective fuel pressure head during acceleration set needle valve rich enough fall just off peak rpm approximately second after briefly pinch fuel line As soon model released acceleration leans mixture peak power maintains through takeoff sagging because excessively lean mixture flight optimum mixture achieved appropriate placement end uniflow vent inside tank situate end vent tube just less -inch outboard fuel outlet spaybar carburetor location matches inflight centrifugal pressure head takeoff acceleration head fly four-to-six-feet altitude during high speed prefer higher altitude youll need move vent outboardanother flying 12 feet photos shows adjustable fuel tank vent used first wing installation consists short length /32 tubing soldered tank /s vent tube slides inside length fuel line provides airtight seal holds vent tube position adjusting vent farther outboard in-flight mixture will leaner moving vent inboard will result richer mixture hope see Nats Muncie Bill Bischoff Nats Navy Carrier event director can still use some help running events youd like volunteer please call Bill 214 247-5046 write him 3734 Truesdell Place Dallas TX 75244 shIpping SPOKED WHEELS P-l0 SCALE GUNS 1/6-1/3Brandenburg C-i IS PROUD TO INTRODUCE new line large scale RC ldta Available 161/4 & 1/3 scales kits delivered complete including hardware guns real spoked wheels fully detailed cockpits replica engines lilustrated color plans asnembly manuals Order kits phone 602 314-9937 fax 602 314-3409 V/MC DR 1 & Order our new catalog send $5 CK MO Arizona Model Aircraflers 9050 East Gray rd Scottsdale AZ 85260 Nlesport 27 & 24 bIn Auto Plug Way Valve Flow Direction Only Fourmost Auto Piug / Way Valve can used variety circumstances require maintenance air fuel pressure Auto Plug can used place plug fuel systems utilize muffler pressure Auto Plug Valve may also used conjunction bladders eliminate continual pinching line during fueling process Plug Valve also ideal pressure line between muffler fuel tank prevent pressure fuel escaping back muffler product may used glow fuel Auto Plug Product No 138 Size 1/16 inch lD Price $495 FOURMOST PRODUCTS 503 357-2732 1120 Wrigley Way Milpitas California 95035 Voice/Fax 408 946-4751 408 WINGS-SI LOOK no further fully molded sailplane needs RnR offer selection high performance sailpianes will address specific requirements F3BThermal Duration Slope Cross Country Mark Allen designed World Championship F3B EAGLE now being produced RnR its new lower price RnR sailplane enioys design construction enhancements 1997 RnRs composite molded technology provides unique blend strength weight optimization Noticeable results found through increased durability torsional stability stiffness incorporated wing fuselage tail section also offer selection parts joiner systems scratch builders out catch latest visuals specifications competitive pricing RnRs sailplanes contact RnR RnR skys limit. June1997 139
