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Control Line: Navy Carrier

Author: D. Perry


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/06
Page Numbers: 125, 126

CONTROL LINE NAVY CARRIER I- S-AS WRITE THIS groundhog has just predicted early spring hope brings good flying weather warm temperatures can get out testfly before contest season gets full swing Im sure readers would like hear about latest creation snap photo send can share Ive already heard Bill Calkins just completed new Guardian Profile Carrier Terry Herron also working new Profile have XS2C Profile awaiting final coat paint What other new airplanes will seen summer regulation Carrier models ready go still have time complete entry Nostalgia Carrier Nationals Nats no requirements pre-1978 model designs year model current competition model can compete requirement fixed leadouts youll have disable lineslider Nostalgia contestants will flying according 19741975 scoring rules small bonus will given designs published before 1978 non-Schnuerle-ported engines Come out join fun Just ask Ill send set rules youd like front-row seat Carrier action Nats contact Bill Calkins 630 466-1531 write him 317 Snow St Sugar Grove IL 60554 hell glad schedule help run some events Bill looking volunteers three days Carrier flying can help day still fly other two good turnout Carrier last years Nats though East Coast Carrier contingency underrepresented Im hoping better participation year Navy Carrier Society awards banquet scheduled Friday evening after official events concluded promises three great days competition good flying good friends good food Dont miss last column mentioned Air Space Smithsonian Web site http//wwwairspacemagcom its C-130 Hercules deck landings takeoffs Though C-130 didnt use arresting gear trials doesnt mean arent four-engine aircraft qualify event months Mystery Airplane isnt months Mystery Airplane think can identify send entry author name address June1999 125 Bill Calkins Class II de Havilland Sea Hornet new models will Carrier circles season Twin 32 engines provide plenty power Chuck Kraver father Ted show Profile Carrier awards Southwest Regionals Tucson AZ January either though knowledge other full-scale fourengine carrier aircraft think can identify Mystery Airplane send entry along name address Ill select winner correct answers youre lucky youll receive years membership Navy Carrier Society admiration other readers Finding engines four-engine model particularly Profile Carrier its 36-cubic-inch displacement would have challenge year ago AP Engines producing true 09 cubic inch engine Its advertised page 107 March Model Aviation APs dimensions 125mm bore 12mm stroke give displacement 0898 cubic inch has Carrier carburetor would also make suitable Radio Control use has some talk changing Profile Carrier displacement 36 cubic inch 3661 cubic inch 6cc accommodate engines currently production 36 oversized event designed metric dimensions consideration AMA engine size rules change should also apply Combat Slow Rat Racing Let know what think interesting experience flying Class II MO-I Phoenix fall after three laps low speed lost lower portion throttle control range lowest engine speed could achieve too much keep model climbing flew wind 600 attitude Forced conventional wing-supported flight way-too-high engine speed model dismal low speed topped off missed landing check carburetor linkage showed no restrictions full range movement handle fuel lines filters okay resolved myself another attempt discovering problem built model included small hook back line-slider frame hook rubber band pull slider aft released rubber band necessary havent used since first couple flights left hook place As preparing aircraft next attempt found release pin line-slider firmly attached unused hook back line-slider frame never would have believed could happen best example Murphys law Ive seen quite Next time hook will gone Keep hook dry See Nats Model Aviation Master aluminum spinner cones prop nuts available through manufacturer Evety product precision made quality light weight performance made USA money back guarantee competitive prices cant go wrong owning SpinMaster product information place order visit web page phone fax toll free 1-888-299-9476 FREE SHIPPING AND HANDLING USA onlv Mfg AT*tg Industries 4 E Eaton Dr Tene Haute IN 47802 e-mail kingindustries@earthlinknet #87Sia 25ia 25illa Aamr/zttp //wwwspin -master corn

Author: D. Perry


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/06
Page Numbers: 125, 126

CONTROL LINE NAVY CARRIER I- S-AS WRITE THIS groundhog has just predicted early spring hope brings good flying weather warm temperatures can get out testfly before contest season gets full swing Im sure readers would like hear about latest creation snap photo send can share Ive already heard Bill Calkins just completed new Guardian Profile Carrier Terry Herron also working new Profile have XS2C Profile awaiting final coat paint What other new airplanes will seen summer regulation Carrier models ready go still have time complete entry Nostalgia Carrier Nationals Nats no requirements pre-1978 model designs year model current competition model can compete requirement fixed leadouts youll have disable lineslider Nostalgia contestants will flying according 19741975 scoring rules small bonus will given designs published before 1978 non-Schnuerle-ported engines Come out join fun Just ask Ill send set rules youd like front-row seat Carrier action Nats contact Bill Calkins 630 466-1531 write him 317 Snow St Sugar Grove IL 60554 hell glad schedule help run some events Bill looking volunteers three days Carrier flying can help day still fly other two good turnout Carrier last years Nats though East Coast Carrier contingency underrepresented Im hoping better participation year Navy Carrier Society awards banquet scheduled Friday evening after official events concluded promises three great days competition good flying good friends good food Dont miss last column mentioned Air Space Smithsonian Web site http//wwwairspacemagcom its C-130 Hercules deck landings takeoffs Though C-130 didnt use arresting gear trials doesnt mean arent four-engine aircraft qualify event months Mystery Airplane isnt months Mystery Airplane think can identify send entry author name address June1999 125 Bill Calkins Class II de Havilland Sea Hornet new models will Carrier circles season Twin 32 engines provide plenty power Chuck Kraver father Ted show Profile Carrier awards Southwest Regionals Tucson AZ January either though knowledge other full-scale fourengine carrier aircraft think can identify Mystery Airplane send entry along name address Ill select winner correct answers youre lucky youll receive years membership Navy Carrier Society admiration other readers Finding engines four-engine model particularly Profile Carrier its 36-cubic-inch displacement would have challenge year ago AP Engines producing true 09 cubic inch engine Its advertised page 107 March Model Aviation APs dimensions 125mm bore 12mm stroke give displacement 0898 cubic inch has Carrier carburetor would also make suitable Radio Control use has some talk changing Profile Carrier displacement 36 cubic inch 3661 cubic inch 6cc accommodate engines currently production 36 oversized event designed metric dimensions consideration AMA engine size rules change should also apply Combat Slow Rat Racing Let know what think interesting experience flying Class II MO-I Phoenix fall after three laps low speed lost lower portion throttle control range lowest engine speed could achieve too much keep model climbing flew wind 600 attitude Forced conventional wing-supported flight way-too-high engine speed model dismal low speed topped off missed landing check carburetor linkage showed no restrictions full range movement handle fuel lines filters okay resolved myself another attempt discovering problem built model included small hook back line-slider frame hook rubber band pull slider aft released rubber band necessary havent used since first couple flights left hook place As preparing aircraft next attempt found release pin line-slider firmly attached unused hook back line-slider frame never would have believed could happen best example Murphys law Ive seen quite Next time hook will gone Keep hook dry See Nats Model Aviation Master aluminum spinner cones prop nuts available through manufacturer Evety product precision made quality light weight performance made USA money back guarantee competitive prices cant go wrong owning SpinMaster product information place order visit web page phone fax toll free 1-888-299-9476 FREE SHIPPING AND HANDLING USA onlv Mfg AT*tg Industries 4 E Eaton Dr Tene Haute IN 47802 e-mail kingindustries@earthlinknet #87Sia 25ia 25illa Aamr/zttp //wwwspin -master corn

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