Control Line NAVY CARRIER Dick Perry THE INITIAL PROPOSAL portion 1984-85 AMA competition rules proposal cycle has now ended passing September 1 1982 cutoff date rules proposal submis sions few rules proposals printed October 1982 edition Competition Newsletter Most remainder rules proposals months Competition Newsletter wont go particulars of new proposals wish would send comments ones affecting Carrier Navy Carrier Advisory Committee NCAC soon too often very little time between publication proposals deadline NCAC submit comments CL Contest Board prior its voting deadline modeler comments get NCAC timely manner committee members wind up talking modelers local areasand might want views considered rule making process must take initiative contact NCAC representative Editors note should least write down comments send AMA district CL Contest Board repre sentativeyoull find name address Competition Director section Com petition Newsletter RMcM July issue made error identifying photograph Profile Hellcat appeared page 60 apologies Richard Johnson Charleston Heights SC built flew model photo Also July issue described Brian Silver smiths work OS 40VR-P engine has since flying MO-i speeds have somewhat lower expected 106 109 mph Fred Knopf also usingthe new OS engine having slightly better results speeds around 112 mph Fred seems have best results OS 4B 4E carbs uses crankcase pressure fuel system encounters some flooding mid-range throttle settings 4E carb 4B expected using intake throttle crankcase pressure could probably overcome using exhaust pressure carefully tuning tank would suction fuel system Both Fred Brian using stock heads timing Fred uses Rev-Up 9-6 prop cut down 8-in diameter thin-blade Pylon Racing props allow engine reach higher rpm lack blade area seems hurt acceleration point overall speeds lower Brian has also working Supertigre 5-36 engine carb S-40 Since crankcase casting intake boss diameter identical both engines carb fits quite easily no modifications required First tests good expected after exhaust timing raised 100 perform ance improved considerably Top speeds now 90-95 mph range engine would seem excellent alternative machineshop 40 modifications would avoid convenience adapting carb square intake other readily-available lightweight Fox 36 Combat Tom Schafer using K&B 58 excellent results Navy Carrier Society Top Ten listing indication times run almosttwo seconds better other K&B engines Northeast Tom has replaced stock doublebubble head trumpet-shaped head own design Tom write tell spell nameeveryone has different opinion Wed also like some details engine wouldnt mind sharing 60 Model Aviation Profile Carrier contestants Ring Masters New Orleans LA contest held June1982 ILto R George Coxi Bob McKlnney2nd Al Arnold Dickey Bruce3rd Tom Deville Gregory Archer Jeff Jones pitiful remains center thats left Al Arnolds beautiful Val model after elevator hinge broke flight Photo Ed Shearer Herb Patrick set new Open ruolime recoro win K&B 58-powered Guardian Fuel tank chicken-hopper type Bill Boss photo Continued page 148 Joe Ozialo Hamden CT flies ST 35-powered TBD-1 Devastator Photographer Bill Netzeband caught Tony Naccaratos Marish aProfile Color scheme copies used planes flying USN carrier takeoff technique guarantees model wont touch theYorktown before WW II Operating features include line slider aileron water off end deck Frank Kelly launchesflaps rudder MonoKote finish Bill Boss photo leading dealers availebie ORDER DIRECT Add 10% Lpostage handling Calif residents add 6% tax Check oi Cod accepted Supply card number date VISA MASTER CARD m m recently August 1982 ModelAujation Wingmaster plank-wing Half-A flaps claims very good flier has pictures prove want some information Half-A planes fly well try Three Fun article Dick Sarpolus some solid-balsa-winged profile ships good fliers Model Airplane News June 1979 F-S Freedom Fighter Dick Byron Flying Models April 1981 p 30 very good flier has trike landing gear builtup fuselage all-time favorite planes Pinto Dick Mathis full-fuselage Half-A along classic lines appeared Flying Models December 1972 Both FM planes available through Carstens plan service Im talking about Half-As Joe Klause sent latest 049 creation brain child Bill Netzeband little screamer comes either right-hand-exhaust rear-exhaust left-hand-exhaust its Schnuerle ported can tell little engine will pull Half-A around circle through maneuvers As usual machining Joe work art youre really serious about Half-A have got get movers priced 55995 little steep Half-A want top-of-the-line per formance going have pay can tell well worth price performance get years Nationals running little rich official flight Half-A engine pulled miniature Olympic right through pattern Naturally practice flight just before perfect engine setting Bob Whiteley will attest interested write Joe Kustom Krafts manship PO Box 2699 Laguna Hills CA 92653 information Stunt orPA MPA Contact Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 59 good bump can sure have good chance one-flip start warmed-up engine will start run better prone floodingso go easy priming cold engine will start eventually hot flooded engine will start feels like situations need really smack prop over Ive seen fliers use prime bottle very high percentage oil help give good piston seal loose engines have poured good deal 3 Oil stubborn engines myself Additives such igniter propylene oxide change starting running characteristics fuels trouble Ucon 731 trying get hot restarts because caused engine either want run backwards oriust pop back forth Changing oil cured problem just combinations factors volved almost impossible predict exactly engine will react Just aware part secret engine starting having right fuel tank works under field conditions As change fuels may need change brand heat range glow plugs too An assortment fuels plugs shims gaskets should keep testing monthsand just think much starting practice youll get Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham St San Diego CA 92109 Higher compression increases power output increasing efficiency engine also reduces life glow plugs presents some obvious disadvantages event de mands plug survive high-speed portion flight less intact Fox RC plug has excellent reputation element life seal life OPS RC 300 plug also seems have very good reputation far element durability concerned However price about three times Fox although user reports indicate can last through multiple runs damage engines regularly require new plug after run months photos cross section throughout country Bill Boss photos Northeast first section quite some time has always lot activity region first photos Ive received good enough printed photos send great seeing what type equipment being used various areas Ill print suitable 5 x 7 B&W glossy desirablelighter photos reproduce better smile Herb Patricks face result August 22 record performance Profile have time photo Ill gather information later column Well done Herb Richard L Perry 416 Woodhill Dr Golds boro NC 27530 CL Scale/Boss Continued page 61 go straight ahead same time confined flying wires circular path thus putting extreme sideways stress landing gear its mount accompanying Sketches B show modifications several Scale-modeling friends have used various RC kits sketches based modifying Top Flite series RC Sport Scale models same basic modification can applied RC models using built-up wing construction Sketch shows overall layout center section wing Sketch B shows cross section main spars looking atthe wing trailing edge viewpoint modification started making plywood ribs W2 W3 W4 using balsa kit ribs templates new ribs com Continued page 150 148 Model Aviation narrow aesign manmuold fit scsi e alrcratt such Thre tilt tubes suit anymodgi cowlsand CESSNA 150 engine positionTwo exhaust tubes toSAngled exhaust tubee exit OSelect tail pipe removeallow maximum exhaust cowling OWorm drive mounting stra others II desired~7remosmi lass heating OTail pipe extensioEta clam 05mm compact easy toTWO SIZESmounting hardware inciud attach -Three SI OTali pipe extension includedEM-40.. Ali mounting hardware1500 clamps screws inludedEM4051650II239i 29-401 4580 1 90.91 XTHREE SIZES45-80 EM109.19. 1195EM-S1625 EM229-40. 1295EM-Se. EM-34580.. 1430EMSS i79 CL Navy Carrier/Perry Con fin ued page 60 1/16x16x48$359 1/8x16x48p419 3/16x16x48p598 1/4x16x48p649 ABS PLASTIC COATE FOAMBOARD TOTALLY FUELPROO USED ON ROAMIN RHOMBUS SEPT RCM MIN ORDER 3 SHEETS ANY MIX e FREE HOW TO MANUAL $300 SHIPPING ADD 7% CATALOG ONLY $200 SEE YOUR DEALER OR ORDER DIRECT 1325 MILLERSPORT HWY L\[L31IIJ[LUhTBUFFALO NY 14221 716-634-4042
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/12
Page Numbers: 60, 148
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/12
Page Numbers: 60, 148
Control Line NAVY CARRIER Dick Perry THE INITIAL PROPOSAL portion 1984-85 AMA competition rules proposal cycle has now ended passing September 1 1982 cutoff date rules proposal submis sions few rules proposals printed October 1982 edition Competition Newsletter Most remainder rules proposals months Competition Newsletter wont go particulars of new proposals wish would send comments ones affecting Carrier Navy Carrier Advisory Committee NCAC soon too often very little time between publication proposals deadline NCAC submit comments CL Contest Board prior its voting deadline modeler comments get NCAC timely manner committee members wind up talking modelers local areasand might want views considered rule making process must take initiative contact NCAC representative Editors note should least write down comments send AMA district CL Contest Board repre sentativeyoull find name address Competition Director section Com petition Newsletter RMcM July issue made error identifying photograph Profile Hellcat appeared page 60 apologies Richard Johnson Charleston Heights SC built flew model photo Also July issue described Brian Silver smiths work OS 40VR-P engine has since flying MO-i speeds have somewhat lower expected 106 109 mph Fred Knopf also usingthe new OS engine having slightly better results speeds around 112 mph Fred seems have best results OS 4B 4E carbs uses crankcase pressure fuel system encounters some flooding mid-range throttle settings 4E carb 4B expected using intake throttle crankcase pressure could probably overcome using exhaust pressure carefully tuning tank would suction fuel system Both Fred Brian using stock heads timing Fred uses Rev-Up 9-6 prop cut down 8-in diameter thin-blade Pylon Racing props allow engine reach higher rpm lack blade area seems hurt acceleration point overall speeds lower Brian has also working Supertigre 5-36 engine carb S-40 Since crankcase casting intake boss diameter identical both engines carb fits quite easily no modifications required First tests good expected after exhaust timing raised 100 perform ance improved considerably Top speeds now 90-95 mph range engine would seem excellent alternative machineshop 40 modifications would avoid convenience adapting carb square intake other readily-available lightweight Fox 36 Combat Tom Schafer using K&B 58 excellent results Navy Carrier Society Top Ten listing indication times run almosttwo seconds better other K&B engines Northeast Tom has replaced stock doublebubble head trumpet-shaped head own design Tom write tell spell nameeveryone has different opinion Wed also like some details engine wouldnt mind sharing 60 Model Aviation Profile Carrier contestants Ring Masters New Orleans LA contest held June1982 ILto R George Coxi Bob McKlnney2nd Al Arnold Dickey Bruce3rd Tom Deville Gregory Archer Jeff Jones pitiful remains center thats left Al Arnolds beautiful Val model after elevator hinge broke flight Photo Ed Shearer Herb Patrick set new Open ruolime recoro win K&B 58-powered Guardian Fuel tank chicken-hopper type Bill Boss photo Continued page 148 Joe Ozialo Hamden CT flies ST 35-powered TBD-1 Devastator Photographer Bill Netzeband caught Tony Naccaratos Marish aProfile Color scheme copies used planes flying USN carrier takeoff technique guarantees model wont touch theYorktown before WW II Operating features include line slider aileron water off end deck Frank Kelly launchesflaps rudder MonoKote finish Bill Boss photo leading dealers availebie ORDER DIRECT Add 10% Lpostage handling Calif residents add 6% tax Check oi Cod accepted Supply card number date VISA MASTER CARD m m recently August 1982 ModelAujation Wingmaster plank-wing Half-A flaps claims very good flier has pictures prove want some information Half-A planes fly well try Three Fun article Dick Sarpolus some solid-balsa-winged profile ships good fliers Model Airplane News June 1979 F-S Freedom Fighter Dick Byron Flying Models April 1981 p 30 very good flier has trike landing gear builtup fuselage all-time favorite planes Pinto Dick Mathis full-fuselage Half-A along classic lines appeared Flying Models December 1972 Both FM planes available through Carstens plan service Im talking about Half-As Joe Klause sent latest 049 creation brain child Bill Netzeband little screamer comes either right-hand-exhaust rear-exhaust left-hand-exhaust its Schnuerle ported can tell little engine will pull Half-A around circle through maneuvers As usual machining Joe work art youre really serious about Half-A have got get movers priced 55995 little steep Half-A want top-of-the-line per formance going have pay can tell well worth price performance get years Nationals running little rich official flight Half-A engine pulled miniature Olympic right through pattern Naturally practice flight just before perfect engine setting Bob Whiteley will attest interested write Joe Kustom Krafts manship PO Box 2699 Laguna Hills CA 92653 information Stunt orPA MPA Contact Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Dr Lexington KY 40504 CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 59 good bump can sure have good chance one-flip start warmed-up engine will start run better prone floodingso go easy priming cold engine will start eventually hot flooded engine will start feels like situations need really smack prop over Ive seen fliers use prime bottle very high percentage oil help give good piston seal loose engines have poured good deal 3 Oil stubborn engines myself Additives such igniter propylene oxide change starting running characteristics fuels trouble Ucon 731 trying get hot restarts because caused engine either want run backwards oriust pop back forth Changing oil cured problem just combinations factors volved almost impossible predict exactly engine will react Just aware part secret engine starting having right fuel tank works under field conditions As change fuels may need change brand heat range glow plugs too An assortment fuels plugs shims gaskets should keep testing monthsand just think much starting practice youll get Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham St San Diego CA 92109 Higher compression increases power output increasing efficiency engine also reduces life glow plugs presents some obvious disadvantages event de mands plug survive high-speed portion flight less intact Fox RC plug has excellent reputation element life seal life OPS RC 300 plug also seems have very good reputation far element durability concerned However price about three times Fox although user reports indicate can last through multiple runs damage engines regularly require new plug after run months photos cross section throughout country Bill Boss photos Northeast first section quite some time has always lot activity region first photos Ive received good enough printed photos send great seeing what type equipment being used various areas Ill print suitable 5 x 7 B&W glossy desirablelighter photos reproduce better smile Herb Patricks face result August 22 record performance Profile have time photo Ill gather information later column Well done Herb Richard L Perry 416 Woodhill Dr Golds boro NC 27530 CL Scale/Boss Continued page 61 go straight ahead same time confined flying wires circular path thus putting extreme sideways stress landing gear its mount accompanying Sketches B show modifications several Scale-modeling friends have used various RC kits sketches based modifying Top Flite series RC Sport Scale models same basic modification can applied RC models using built-up wing construction Sketch shows overall layout center section wing Sketch B shows cross section main spars looking atthe wing trailing edge viewpoint modification started making plywood ribs W2 W3 W4 using balsa kit ribs templates new ribs com Continued page 150 148 Model Aviation narrow aesign manmuold fit scsi e alrcratt such Thre tilt tubes suit anymodgi cowlsand CESSNA 150 engine positionTwo exhaust tubes toSAngled exhaust tubee exit OSelect tail pipe removeallow maximum exhaust cowling OWorm drive mounting stra others II desired~7remosmi lass heating OTail pipe extensioEta clam 05mm compact easy toTWO SIZESmounting hardware inciud attach -Three SI OTali pipe extension includedEM-40.. Ali mounting hardware1500 clamps screws inludedEM4051650II239i 29-401 4580 1 90.91 XTHREE SIZES45-80 EM109.19. 1195EM-S1625 EM229-40. 1295EM-Se. EM-34580.. 1430EMSS i79 CL Navy Carrier/Perry Con fin ued page 60 1/16x16x48$359 1/8x16x48p419 3/16x16x48p598 1/4x16x48p649 ABS PLASTIC COATE FOAMBOARD TOTALLY FUELPROO USED ON ROAMIN RHOMBUS SEPT RCM MIN ORDER 3 SHEETS ANY MIX e FREE HOW TO MANUAL $300 SHIPPING ADD 7% CATALOG ONLY $200 SEE YOUR DEALER OR ORDER DIRECT 1325 MILLERSPORT HWY L\[L31IIJ[LUhTBUFFALO NY 14221 716-634-4042
