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Control Line: Navy Carrier

Author: D. Perry


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/02
Page Numbers: 122, 125

CONTROL LINE NAVY CARRIER E 1 [1 U -fm -ILNew Address have reading column through years might used seeing address change periodically since retired Air Force expected staying Albuquerque Im still Ive moved different house has garage large enough accommodate workshop cars Unfortunately currently housing neither likely couple months before shelves moving boxes unpacked sufficiently garage anything other storeroom also have new telephone number may call 505 856-7008 Mystery Airplane Its long time since last Mystery Airplane contest because intervening Nationals coverage December issue winner August MA contest William Dahlgren correctly identifying Aerocentre NC 1071 alone readers expected identified aircraft obscure Well done Bill provided additional informationwhich new about aircrafts predecessor airplane originally powered reciprocating engines propellers would like show up field aircraft Ill working three-view soon get right box unpacked think youd like give try truly unusual twin can send 8 x 10 version However build will responsible adverse comments friends flying field Mystery Airplane October MA interesting little monoplane designed Handley Page 1921 first flown 1923 intended fighter/scout US Navy monoplane design have provided significant speed advantage over biplanes time landing speed reduced equivalent biplane N use full-span leading edge slots slotted trailing edge flaps also served ailerons slots flaps deployed together spite advanced aerodynamics aircraft powered surplus Bentley BR two-rotary engine cost-saving measure still managed top speed 145 knots stall speed 45 performance figures insufficient overcome poor handling qualities US Navy canceled project Other versions larger modem engines proposed variety potential customers case monoplane lost out biplanes initial design competition aircraft carried factory designation HP21 US Navy designation HPS- 1 quite few correct October Mystery Airplane contest entries winner Windsor Whittle Memphis Tennessee Windsor will receive years membership Navy Carrier Society Rules now should have bad chance look through rules results last cycle two Carrier proposals under consideration both passed first proposal will remove current three-line requirement Profile Carrier specific rule change allows same line sizes combinations Profile Carrier Class ie two three lines 029- 020- 015122 Model Aviation y Herrons Judy highest speed three 1998 Nats events utilized small size clean lines light weight strong engine ra Judys control system standard GS equipment line guide little different norm Fairing covers bellcrank Terrys Judy Nelson 36 equipped 05 carburetor Strong clean nose aids great high-speed performance inch-diameter respectively change will allow electronic throttle control systems use two lines Profile Carrier rather three lines currently required Electronic controls functions other elevator popular Scale competition requirements insulated lines has limited application Carrier except few devotees change will reduce handicap using electronic throttle control other rule change involves engine starting time allowance models engine Starting time minute per engine after first rather two minutes prior years Terry Herron brought another Judy Nationals year created quite bit excitement Terry competes consistently near top high-speed portion flights continues trend new Profile Judy fastest Profile Carrier model year fastest model three classes 113 mph Judy small clean though lightest Profile model years Nationals near bottom 41 ounces wingspan 40/2 inches wing area slightly 300 square-inch minimum wing airfoil relatively thin nose cleanly faired small spinner Additional fairings internal controls helped achieve its good highspeed performance Power Nelson 36 modified Tim Gillott Salinas California fitted OS 5B carburetor model used carbon-fiber propeller Tim developed engine propeller pitch 6/2 inches diameter 8/4 inches small Carrier standards blades relatively wide improve acceleration would normally lost propeller such small diameter propeller designed allow engine top 24000 rpm flight 65% Red Max fuel engine used standard Nelson head plug Terrys Judy used CS bellerank lines attached via buttons bellerank lines external wing allow maximum line sweep during slow flight bellerank covered fairing reduce drag hatch provided access adjustments attaching lines pushrod hook release rudder release contained within fuselage line sweep controlled sheet-metal arm swings aft low speed motion sweeps lines aft moves line guide inboard allow greater outboard yaw during low-speed flight Judys nose strengthened structural fairing enclosed fuel tank rear fuselage reinforced wing trailing edge large fillets features unusual Profile Carrier cause discussion among some contestants model received scale bonus points Terry has yet develop models full low-speed potential current performance two-minute range its small size may achieve four-minute low speeds some other Profile models its high speed should compensate disadvantage ALISTS IN COX AND AME ENGINES & CUSTOM PARTS COMPETITION ACCCESSORIES RACING WHEELS SOLID LINES CUSTOM NEEDLE VALVES OLD TIMER KITS & SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS PLUGS SILK QUALITY DOPE BRUSHES TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS 112A TEXACO PLAYBOY SR KIT PH 760-761-0511 FAX 761-0937 VISA /MC WELCOME NO COD MINIMUM ORDER $1000 PLUS 3flfl HIPPINC INIiRANC 1120 Wrigley Way Milpitas California 95035 Voice/Fax 408 946-4751 408 WINGS-S 1 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 enjoys 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. u-I February 1999 125 COMPACT ELECTRIC RC FLYING THE 50 waft High Efficiency motor Swlngsa7pmpon / PoweIs 300 sq 34 Oz models 2 ELF-50 Motor $1595 lease add $300 postage/handling poor total P0 BOX 11553 GOLDSBOEO NC 27532

Author: D. Perry


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/02
Page Numbers: 122, 125

CONTROL LINE NAVY CARRIER E 1 [1 U -fm -ILNew Address have reading column through years might used seeing address change periodically since retired Air Force expected staying Albuquerque Im still Ive moved different house has garage large enough accommodate workshop cars Unfortunately currently housing neither likely couple months before shelves moving boxes unpacked sufficiently garage anything other storeroom also have new telephone number may call 505 856-7008 Mystery Airplane Its long time since last Mystery Airplane contest because intervening Nationals coverage December issue winner August MA contest William Dahlgren correctly identifying Aerocentre NC 1071 alone readers expected identified aircraft obscure Well done Bill provided additional informationwhich new about aircrafts predecessor airplane originally powered reciprocating engines propellers would like show up field aircraft Ill working three-view soon get right box unpacked think youd like give try truly unusual twin can send 8 x 10 version However build will responsible adverse comments friends flying field Mystery Airplane October MA interesting little monoplane designed Handley Page 1921 first flown 1923 intended fighter/scout US Navy monoplane design have provided significant speed advantage over biplanes time landing speed reduced equivalent biplane N use full-span leading edge slots slotted trailing edge flaps also served ailerons slots flaps deployed together spite advanced aerodynamics aircraft powered surplus Bentley BR two-rotary engine cost-saving measure still managed top speed 145 knots stall speed 45 performance figures insufficient overcome poor handling qualities US Navy canceled project Other versions larger modem engines proposed variety potential customers case monoplane lost out biplanes initial design competition aircraft carried factory designation HP21 US Navy designation HPS- 1 quite few correct October Mystery Airplane contest entries winner Windsor Whittle Memphis Tennessee Windsor will receive years membership Navy Carrier Society Rules now should have bad chance look through rules results last cycle two Carrier proposals under consideration both passed first proposal will remove current three-line requirement Profile Carrier specific rule change allows same line sizes combinations Profile Carrier Class ie two three lines 029- 020- 015122 Model Aviation y Herrons Judy highest speed three 1998 Nats events utilized small size clean lines light weight strong engine ra Judys control system standard GS equipment line guide little different norm Fairing covers bellcrank Terrys Judy Nelson 36 equipped 05 carburetor Strong clean nose aids great high-speed performance inch-diameter respectively change will allow electronic throttle control systems use two lines Profile Carrier rather three lines currently required Electronic controls functions other elevator popular Scale competition requirements insulated lines has limited application Carrier except few devotees change will reduce handicap using electronic throttle control other rule change involves engine starting time allowance models engine Starting time minute per engine after first rather two minutes prior years Terry Herron brought another Judy Nationals year created quite bit excitement Terry competes consistently near top high-speed portion flights continues trend new Profile Judy fastest Profile Carrier model year fastest model three classes 113 mph Judy small clean though lightest Profile model years Nationals near bottom 41 ounces wingspan 40/2 inches wing area slightly 300 square-inch minimum wing airfoil relatively thin nose cleanly faired small spinner Additional fairings internal controls helped achieve its good highspeed performance Power Nelson 36 modified Tim Gillott Salinas California fitted OS 5B carburetor model used carbon-fiber propeller Tim developed engine propeller pitch 6/2 inches diameter 8/4 inches small Carrier standards blades relatively wide improve acceleration would normally lost propeller such small diameter propeller designed allow engine top 24000 rpm flight 65% Red Max fuel engine used standard Nelson head plug Terrys Judy used CS bellerank lines attached via buttons bellerank lines external wing allow maximum line sweep during slow flight bellerank covered fairing reduce drag hatch provided access adjustments attaching lines pushrod hook release rudder release contained within fuselage line sweep controlled sheet-metal arm swings aft low speed motion sweeps lines aft moves line guide inboard allow greater outboard yaw during low-speed flight Judys nose strengthened structural fairing enclosed fuel tank rear fuselage reinforced wing trailing edge large fillets features unusual Profile Carrier cause discussion among some contestants model received scale bonus points Terry has yet develop models full low-speed potential current performance two-minute range its small size may achieve four-minute low speeds some other Profile models its high speed should compensate disadvantage ALISTS IN COX AND AME ENGINES & CUSTOM PARTS COMPETITION ACCCESSORIES RACING WHEELS SOLID LINES CUSTOM NEEDLE VALVES OLD TIMER KITS & SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS PLUGS SILK QUALITY DOPE BRUSHES TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS 112A TEXACO PLAYBOY SR KIT PH 760-761-0511 FAX 761-0937 VISA /MC WELCOME NO COD MINIMUM ORDER $1000 PLUS 3flfl HIPPINC INIiRANC 1120 Wrigley Way Milpitas California 95035 Voice/Fax 408 946-4751 408 WINGS-S 1 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 enjoys 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. u-I February 1999 125 COMPACT ELECTRIC RC FLYING THE 50 waft High Efficiency motor Swlngsa7pmpon / PoweIs 300 sq 34 Oz models 2 ELF-50 Motor $1595 lease add $300 postage/handling poor total P0 BOX 11553 GOLDSBOEO NC 27532

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