NATS Carrier tour addition competi tion camaraderie accompanies Nats last summers meet extra treat Carrier enthusiasts large Navy presence Tidewater VA area Besides two naval air sta tions auxiliary field Nats held Norfolk home port ships Atlantic Fleet including aircraft car riers Cam Martin formerly Public Affairs ficer Norfolk Naval Station arranged tour aircraft carrier USS Independence CV-62 port Nats ing held Cam set up tour primarily officials contestants Carrier events tour publicized Navy Carrier Society news lctter Hi-Low Landings Publicity Nats got word out additional people tour attended variety contestants spectators officers crew Independence gave us very informative interesting tour showing us around flight deck hangar deck flight operations control areas explain ing intricacies operating maintaining controlling over 60 aircraft confines aircraft carrier tour such hit second tour arranged later week Thanks both Cam Independence helping make Tidewater Nats particularly memorable Memories Another highlight last summers Nats getting meet Andy Anderson Tidewater area resident longtime modeler well known fellow modelers region Andy came over Carrier decks watch action opportunity talk him length during lunch breaks Andy flew Carrier early Fifties model Vought V1-7 biplane particu lar airplane Andys favorite because served VE-7 plane captain Twenties Navy Andy Norfolk during earliest tempts carrier aviation Navy USS Langley United States first aircraft carrier stationed Norfolk VE-7 first aircraft fly deck type aircraft often deployed aboard 0 Gary Hulls Vought Kingfisher Profile Carrier ship starts its way oft deck photo clearly shows phenomenon youre supposed looking tori As result Andy lot experience VE-7 aboard Langley development testing led up Navys first opera tional capability aircraft carriers MO-i also quite familiar Andy part time served aboard Langley also MO-l squadron assigned ship Andy able confirm what have long lieved little concrete proof substantiatethat MO- 1 served operation ally aboard aircraft carrier Thanks Andy sharing experiences us hope meet again Rules proposals results Initial Vote ballot 1990-1991 rules proposals pub lished March edition Competition Newsletter section Model Aviation pro posals would have significant ef fect events defeated two propos als remaining will change way event flown scored will change equip ment presently using will clarif intent three-inch exhaust extension rule other will combine two-minute allowance appear flight three-minute engine starting time very similar procedure has used Nats years end result rules will stable Continued page 190 82 Model Aviation Conoi Line Navy Carrier Dick Perry 480 WrIght Dr Rome NY 13440 Marc Warwashana isuches Leon Ryktarsyks Grumman Bearcat Model G-S kit Look carefullythere something similar photo SYNOPSIS This months column will deal reminiscences some noncompetition pects last summers Nats results initial rules voting Control Line Con test Board well interesting side effect larger amounts wing tip weight being used models enhance low-speed flight Dick Perrys MO-i L starts its takeoff roil Photo MA staff Marc Warwashana sends Leon Ryktarsyks Brewster XSBA-1 its way R Nats Carrier Event Director Bob Ward monitors action OK whats phenomenon youre supposed find single plane starting off tremendous amount yaw right Author Dick Perry tells us column caused excessive wing tip weight Newest Ai lane Full Size Aerobatic world. .Now Available Three Size Model Kits EXTRA 230 Sandoff 33% ge SpanS219 Wing Aasa 1300 n siPius *15 ShippIng 30% 87 SpanS2O9 Wing Area 1170 sq inPta *15 shipping 25% 75 SpanS169 Wing Area 858 sq inPius *10 Shipping *Aeeanin 255 kits silt World Championship opposite true Ive America several times Ive found very nice friends Ive met American fliers world champs theyve very friendly really begrudge titles wish best flier get crown No matter what nation comes US Stunt fliers want com ment Send address given logo top column Ill ship Henri Flash Speaking Don MeClave now membership chairman PAMPA addition Don overseeing production mailing Stunt News edited Mike Keville Printing mailing now being done professionally reduced cost PAMPA ll assure regular timely delivery membership Dues $15/year US $25/year overseas should mailed PAMPA Don MeClave 221 NW 2nd Ave Suite 300 Portland OR 97209 Input Stunt News should sent Mike Keville 6618 Dashwood St Lakewood CA 90713 CL Scale/Boss Continued page 81 drawing full size desired time can greatly shortened taking slides three views projecting large sheet paper hung wall tracing outline Should three-views youre working construction-type drawings such done Wy lam have added advantage knowing lo cations fuselage formers wing ribs etc youre comparing three-views kit plan outline have hang fullsize kit plans wail adjust projected three-view slide image overlays plans Any differenees three-view image plans will become very apparent almost immediately will able tell might have adjust size rudder eleva tor wing fuselage outline etc conform scale outline de sired have used process RC Sport Scale kits have converted CL use tail sur faces enlarged considerably beyond scale size produce better flight characteristics RC model word caution copying three-view drawings drawings occupy sheet such Wylam type mentioned above sure sheets copied camera same distance framing sheet assures slides three-views will same scale projection purposes havent said much about technical aspects taking pictures/slides because broad range subject myriad camera types available would however like recommend use tripod picture tak ing outlined above tripod will allow cam era held very steady permit best pos sible focus framing subject have friend heavily photography might have copying stand lighting can produce professional-looking results Motor Offset Pad shown accompanying photo new product Windy Urtnow ski Pro-Stunt Products pad molded DuPont glass-filled nylon has built-in 20 offset can used 35- 40size engines Pads available either two colors white black can used color scheme have fit pad particular engine drill match mounting-bolt hole pattern pads will proba bly work very well Profile Scale models vibration dampening will help make en gine idling reliable Pads $195 can obtained writing Pro-Stunt Prod ucts 9 Union Avenue Little Ferry NJ 07643 Mystery kit/plans Barry Brigmon sent note asking readers column could help him Barry looking kit plans P47 sold major manufacturers remembers model would use 15 engine believes put Out Midwest Top Flite plans black-andwhite photograph P47 flight Repulsive Thunderbox written its nose Barry would very appreciative someone out could tell him manufactured kit someone has set plans can get copy Please write Barry Rt 3 Box 3252B Gadsen AL 35901 Notes Replica newsletter National Association Scale Aeromodelers NASA havent already renewed membership 1989 no time like present youre member wish support NASAs effort representing facets Scale modeling USA membership $6 per year membership entities newsletter published several times year listing Scale data sources useful Scale model builders whether youre compe tition its contest listing wish newslet ter notification NASA three four months prior event will assure listing least two issues NASA needs support well Scale modeler need NASA Send dues new membership Burt Duggan 11090 Phyllis Dr Clio MI 48420 Please send ideas comments contest activity re ports especially photos CL Scale activity address very top column CL Navy Carrier/Perry Continued page 82 next three competition seasons least us thats good news PROPS Worlds Largest Range Fiberglass Carbon Fiber Props Sizes 1 12A Quarter Scale 02 3 4 Blades Increased Availability 1989 Send SASE Information TOM DIXON 1938 Peachtree Suite 401 Atlanta GA 30309 190 Model Aviation t3 LenEngines04CiKit $279~ AIt b... ,,nQoduOiWiniCiiOi,Pius *15 Shipping i-land out parts isCiudS Opnny t55 Cuwi ehehiaT-6 Main sum .. gearitsiieetsutpiangirnihdiCIiotApu Introducing Jim Hillers -e 49% Clipped -wing 1/ Scat TAVLORCRAFT TOtdnOtio ViSiT OUR 5OTh Otrng 35th R/C EXPO saiiy April89 JIM RUTh VAN LOO R/C EXTRAS P R 1 Bus 28 BSergeant Btuti tOws 51054 Piwn1-712-943-4102 Cast MnnnyOrder-Cen8fndCtent VisA m MuetesCard accepted NO C 00 Orders Clinctis tins westis SOFT MOUNT THE EASY WAY WITH VIBRA-DAMPTM B EA11S patent pending use up 60 in3 2cycles Laboratory tested contest proven 21 50 plus $175 shipping Mich residents add tax ALL HARDWARE INCLUDED UNIVERSAL engine isolation mounting system PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS UNLIMITED 7093 E Dodge Rd Mt Morris MI 48458 313 631-4894 FOR DnAiLa & BROCHURE OF OTHER HIGH TECH PRoDUCTS SEND $1 00 Effects wing tip weight photos accompa flying column month included il lustrate phenomenon about few us aware photos have thing common aside fact taken Nats last summer Marc Warwashana seen performing launching duties photos Carrier models during takeoff show models yawing rather large angle toward outside cir cle yaw result release tech nique caused large amounts wing tip weight used majority Carrier models improve handling line tension during lowspeed flight Wing tip weight Control Line models used balance weight lines keep models wings level during maneuvers events such Precision Aerobatics Combat Using weight little excess needed ex actly balance lines helps counteract torque during takeoff Racing events Carrier current practice increase wing tip weight well above required balance weight lines extra weight conjunction moveable lead-outs helps establish high Out ward yaw angles needed prop-hanging slow flight During stabilized high-speed flight extra weight factor During takeoff added weight slows rate model acceler ates effect slight variations model design engine power tend mask variations acceleration caused weight differ ences received letter last summer just before moved discussed fact wing tip weight needed during low-speed flight proposed movable weight allow opti mum trim during both high-speed low-speed flight writer letter described system used consisted thin-walled met al tube ran through wing cen ter model outboard wing tip Enclosed within tube lead weight free slide length tube pin passing through wall tube kept weight center model during highspeed flight Before starting slow flight pin pulled connecting pin tail hook mechanism would easiest way accom plish weight allowed slide outboard wing tip Centrifugal force did work spring inside tube outboard end cushioned impact weight neared end tube first tests spring omitted weight didnt stop reached end tube spring solved problem keeping weight airplane initially dismissed idea unnecessary complication thinking steady state high-speed flight condition ear lier experience takeoff phase flight older Carrier models before line-sliders prop-hanging engine torque would drop inboard wing during early part takeoff roll Mauler Seamew wide landing gear effect minimal Class II MO-l however photographs showed model usually started its takeoff roll left wheel left wing tip touching deck always welcomed increased wing tip weight means solving torque problem takeoff Looking over takeoff photos last years Nats changed mind Because bal ance point todays Carrier model signifi cantly outboard thrust line model twisted toward outside circle accel U __________________ U m KUU U SIG GLOW FUEL MANUFACTURED WITH THE PUREST FINEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE * Superior Igniters Improve starting idle acceleration Youll notice power bargain fuels Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines U U S U p U U U U U U 1 1 U E * U * FREESHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500 SIGCHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL % 14tio 5 *Nitro hand$525 QNitro J 15% Nltro~than Nrtromdliaiie 1 35% 2695 SIGPREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL 10% Nitromethane 5 15% Nitromethane 5 THE CHOICEOF CHAMPION FLYERS aver 20 yearsSIG has blending finest quality model engine fuel available using finest quality ingredients instance Methanol use is995% pure very best grade money can buy also use real 100% pure UNitromethane andyou get full measure youve paid based onan honest percentage-of-volume method percentage weight SIG fuels contam 50-50 blend Bakers purest AA castor Oil new improved Klotz Techniplate Synthetic Racing Oil Ufor maximum engine lubrication protection Based experiencewe sincerely believe finest quality fuel can made price dont take word try some judge yourself S sobject change teithoot nOtCe See dealer first available order direct Call 800-247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 SIG MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 •EUEUUUuuEuEEUEUE umuuuu U U U U U U U U U U U B U U I Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer Satisfaction Guaranteed May1989 191 I U U I I i p U U U U U U I U ZAP UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF GLUE KNOWLEDGE PRACTICAL SIZED GIANT SCALE MODEL PLANS F glass Cow ngs Canop es Ava able NTIAJF-i5 4 Span 77 DC-a11/2 1140 Span$4200 F4U CORSAIR2 1/4 P93 Span$3000 A6M5 ZERO2 1/2 191 Span$3000 s RK-20 CURTIS P402 1/2 154 Span$3000 40 Ducted Fans AT-6 TEXAN24 1101 Span$3000 F8F BEARCAT2 1/2 i86 Span$3000Phantom 35 Span $1000 FOKKER DR-i2 7 163 Tripe$2700Viggon 32 Span $1000 ______________________________________Catalog P1Accessories SuppliesF-iS 36 Span $1000 Credited toFirst Order $25 MorePlan Canopy $1500 Order Nick Ziroli29 Edgar Dr Smithtown NY 11787 USA516-234-5038 crates yaw kept under control line ten-good service makes excellent engine sion increases model acceleratesCL Combat/Johnsonpractice Combat flights has runs photos show model can reachTo Bobs credit still starts runs like new rather significant angles yawContinued page 83and shows very little wear though has model yawed out during takeoff Also interest Windys catalog 5oztasted its share dirt roll wheels create additional drag thrust engine rework Id recommend Bob available acceleration reduced both theglass cloth Aerospace Composites project whether Control Line fact thrust line acting angle theand carbon fiber tape $495 Winfred special-You can reach him Bob Oge 34 W 883 S line flight because airflow pro-tzes mostly Aerobatics supplies including com-James St Charles IL 60174 peller uniform over propeller disc Theplete kits engines would expect also two Fox lSBBs Ive runend result has reduction accelerationhis products top-drawer qualityning years Both engines run strongly thus lower high-speed score dont havedespite usual ground-potinding dirt gen enough information estimate extent theOne photos month shows two Foxeral abuse recommend inexpensive reductionpiston/liner sets ones left stockFAI-size setup Id suggest Fox Since change scoring over 10 years agoFox parts extra cutaways windows Cutone Phil Cartiers foam models has general tendency toward lowerin help engine breathe better ones oncalled Tantrum hours flying top speeds effect combination fac-the right ABC setup made Cipolla forat 10 minutes crack run stock tors suspect Increased weight size mod-the Fox engine piston/liner Docventuri Fox gets incredible fuel mileage els play part appears increased wingPassen selling whilethe plane strong enough last tip weight has also contributed reduction Youll note ports ABC liner areyears already know get Fox en Larger models increased weight anmuch smaller stocker power Out-gines planes available Core established trend seems justified byput two about same Most theHouse 760 Waltonville Rd Hummelatown improved scoresengine men Ive talked say properly fit-PA 17036 adverse effect wing tip weight highted iron liner/piston set chrome Someone else wanted give plug speed something can reduced using tech-is just about fast ABC under controlledBear Manufacturing Inc RR 2 Box 70 niques such described earlier TestsconditionsBeecher IL 60401 Bear Bob Beaden Coinwith model equipped variable weight sys- experience has ABC sets bet-bat flier promoter Nats CD etc com tem should able provide information theter conventional setup will tolerate anpany carries almost item youll ever need extent benefit gained Id in-overly lean fuel mixture betterto fly Combat just about other event terested hearing anyone has tried after-market liner/piston sets alsoThings may look little dim go gather information subject Ill workproduced carefully stock units re-your local hobby shop quality items myself weather improvesmember John McCollum talking about specialneed close phone 312/946-6130 Id like give credit reader wrotealuminum imported sets made ItAsk catalog too Youll surprised about movable weight idea Unfortu-had just right amount silicon ma-what available Control Line nately letter lost along lot ofchined strictest standards bottom line other modeling information during recentis can still go plenty fast cx-Most letters get people asking move writer will contact provideotics tsn t easyabout can get started Combat name address will happy give himwhere buy necessary items youve made proper creditWhatever happened some long-termit far column just get out checktest projects Fox Mark V threw Tai-book send $15 off MACA 1989 responding advertiserspan props blade same engine Bobdues Write Mike Urban Treasurer 316 mention read aboutOge set up couple years ago aSpring Ave Glen Ellyn IL 60137 know basic stocker except its chromed liner wassound like broken record bringing up MACA Model Aviation just fitted very well engine continues give membership information list sup54398 plus *4 ahipping TX Rae add 7% sales isa VISA Foam ft Lite Ply Construction ELEVON Mixer Included 25- 40cid J 3-35 lbs Accurate QUALITY Materials Get ROUN TUfT Today 30 Flying DISC V-STOL SUPERIOR Small Field ft FUN FLY Aircraft STABLE PREDICTABLE ft AGILE PRE-FAB AIRCRAFT 40&65 SIZE Bonded Model Products ONLYBox 10998 Suite 543 Money Back GUARANTEEAustin TX 78768 Business512 250-1420 SHARK 55 SSSPAN STRAIGHT SHOULDER 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/05
Page Numbers: 82, 190, 191, 196
NATS Carrier tour addition competi tion camaraderie accompanies Nats last summers meet extra treat Carrier enthusiasts large Navy presence Tidewater VA area Besides two naval air sta tions auxiliary field Nats held Norfolk home port ships Atlantic Fleet including aircraft car riers Cam Martin formerly Public Affairs ficer Norfolk Naval Station arranged tour aircraft carrier USS Independence CV-62 port Nats ing held Cam set up tour primarily officials contestants Carrier events tour publicized Navy Carrier Society news lctter Hi-Low Landings Publicity Nats got word out additional people tour attended variety contestants spectators officers crew Independence gave us very informative interesting tour showing us around flight deck hangar deck flight operations control areas explain ing intricacies operating maintaining controlling over 60 aircraft confines aircraft carrier tour such hit second tour arranged later week Thanks both Cam Independence helping make Tidewater Nats particularly memorable Memories Another highlight last summers Nats getting meet Andy Anderson Tidewater area resident longtime modeler well known fellow modelers region Andy came over Carrier decks watch action opportunity talk him length during lunch breaks Andy flew Carrier early Fifties model Vought V1-7 biplane particu lar airplane Andys favorite because served VE-7 plane captain Twenties Navy Andy Norfolk during earliest tempts carrier aviation Navy USS Langley United States first aircraft carrier stationed Norfolk VE-7 first aircraft fly deck type aircraft often deployed aboard 0 Gary Hulls Vought Kingfisher Profile Carrier ship starts its way oft deck photo clearly shows phenomenon youre supposed looking tori As result Andy lot experience VE-7 aboard Langley development testing led up Navys first opera tional capability aircraft carriers MO-i also quite familiar Andy part time served aboard Langley also MO-l squadron assigned ship Andy able confirm what have long lieved little concrete proof substantiatethat MO- 1 served operation ally aboard aircraft carrier Thanks Andy sharing experiences us hope meet again Rules proposals results Initial Vote ballot 1990-1991 rules proposals pub lished March edition Competition Newsletter section Model Aviation pro posals would have significant ef fect events defeated two propos als remaining will change way event flown scored will change equip ment presently using will clarif intent three-inch exhaust extension rule other will combine two-minute allowance appear flight three-minute engine starting time very similar procedure has used Nats years end result rules will stable Continued page 190 82 Model Aviation Conoi Line Navy Carrier Dick Perry 480 WrIght Dr Rome NY 13440 Marc Warwashana isuches Leon Ryktarsyks Grumman Bearcat Model G-S kit Look carefullythere something similar photo SYNOPSIS This months column will deal reminiscences some noncompetition pects last summers Nats results initial rules voting Control Line Con test Board well interesting side effect larger amounts wing tip weight being used models enhance low-speed flight Dick Perrys MO-i L starts its takeoff roil Photo MA staff Marc Warwashana sends Leon Ryktarsyks Brewster XSBA-1 its way R Nats Carrier Event Director Bob Ward monitors action OK whats phenomenon youre supposed find single plane starting off tremendous amount yaw right Author Dick Perry tells us column caused excessive wing tip weight Newest Ai lane Full Size Aerobatic world. .Now Available Three Size Model Kits EXTRA 230 Sandoff 33% ge SpanS219 Wing Aasa 1300 n siPius *15 ShippIng 30% 87 SpanS2O9 Wing Area 1170 sq inPta *15 shipping 25% 75 SpanS169 Wing Area 858 sq inPius *10 Shipping *Aeeanin 255 kits silt World Championship opposite true Ive America several times Ive found very nice friends Ive met American fliers world champs theyve very friendly really begrudge titles wish best flier get crown No matter what nation comes US Stunt fliers want com ment Send address given logo top column Ill ship Henri Flash Speaking Don MeClave now membership chairman PAMPA addition Don overseeing production mailing Stunt News edited Mike Keville Printing mailing now being done professionally reduced cost PAMPA ll assure regular timely delivery membership Dues $15/year US $25/year overseas should mailed PAMPA Don MeClave 221 NW 2nd Ave Suite 300 Portland OR 97209 Input Stunt News should sent Mike Keville 6618 Dashwood St Lakewood CA 90713 CL Scale/Boss Continued page 81 drawing full size desired time can greatly shortened taking slides three views projecting large sheet paper hung wall tracing outline Should three-views youre working construction-type drawings such done Wy lam have added advantage knowing lo cations fuselage formers wing ribs etc youre comparing three-views kit plan outline have hang fullsize kit plans wail adjust projected three-view slide image overlays plans Any differenees three-view image plans will become very apparent almost immediately will able tell might have adjust size rudder eleva tor wing fuselage outline etc conform scale outline de sired have used process RC Sport Scale kits have converted CL use tail sur faces enlarged considerably beyond scale size produce better flight characteristics RC model word caution copying three-view drawings drawings occupy sheet such Wylam type mentioned above sure sheets copied camera same distance framing sheet assures slides three-views will same scale projection purposes havent said much about technical aspects taking pictures/slides because broad range subject myriad camera types available would however like recommend use tripod picture tak ing outlined above tripod will allow cam era held very steady permit best pos sible focus framing subject have friend heavily photography might have copying stand lighting can produce professional-looking results Motor Offset Pad shown accompanying photo new product Windy Urtnow ski Pro-Stunt Products pad molded DuPont glass-filled nylon has built-in 20 offset can used 35- 40size engines Pads available either two colors white black can used color scheme have fit pad particular engine drill match mounting-bolt hole pattern pads will proba bly work very well Profile Scale models vibration dampening will help make en gine idling reliable Pads $195 can obtained writing Pro-Stunt Prod ucts 9 Union Avenue Little Ferry NJ 07643 Mystery kit/plans Barry Brigmon sent note asking readers column could help him Barry looking kit plans P47 sold major manufacturers remembers model would use 15 engine believes put Out Midwest Top Flite plans black-andwhite photograph P47 flight Repulsive Thunderbox written its nose Barry would very appreciative someone out could tell him manufactured kit someone has set plans can get copy Please write Barry Rt 3 Box 3252B Gadsen AL 35901 Notes Replica newsletter National Association Scale Aeromodelers NASA havent already renewed membership 1989 no time like present youre member wish support NASAs effort representing facets Scale modeling USA membership $6 per year membership entities newsletter published several times year listing Scale data sources useful Scale model builders whether youre compe tition its contest listing wish newslet ter notification NASA three four months prior event will assure listing least two issues NASA needs support well Scale modeler need NASA Send dues new membership Burt Duggan 11090 Phyllis Dr Clio MI 48420 Please send ideas comments contest activity re ports especially photos CL Scale activity address very top column CL Navy Carrier/Perry Continued page 82 next three competition seasons least us thats good news PROPS Worlds Largest Range Fiberglass Carbon Fiber Props Sizes 1 12A Quarter Scale 02 3 4 Blades Increased Availability 1989 Send SASE Information TOM DIXON 1938 Peachtree Suite 401 Atlanta GA 30309 190 Model Aviation t3 LenEngines04CiKit $279~ AIt b... ,,nQoduOiWiniCiiOi,Pius *15 Shipping i-land out parts isCiudS Opnny t55 Cuwi ehehiaT-6 Main sum .. gearitsiieetsutpiangirnihdiCIiotApu Introducing Jim Hillers -e 49% Clipped -wing 1/ Scat TAVLORCRAFT TOtdnOtio ViSiT OUR 5OTh Otrng 35th R/C EXPO saiiy April89 JIM RUTh VAN LOO R/C EXTRAS P R 1 Bus 28 BSergeant Btuti tOws 51054 Piwn1-712-943-4102 Cast MnnnyOrder-Cen8fndCtent VisA m MuetesCard accepted NO C 00 Orders Clinctis tins westis SOFT MOUNT THE EASY WAY WITH VIBRA-DAMPTM B EA11S patent pending use up 60 in3 2cycles Laboratory tested contest proven 21 50 plus $175 shipping Mich residents add tax ALL HARDWARE INCLUDED UNIVERSAL engine isolation mounting system PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS UNLIMITED 7093 E Dodge Rd Mt Morris MI 48458 313 631-4894 FOR DnAiLa & BROCHURE OF OTHER HIGH TECH PRoDUCTS SEND $1 00 Effects wing tip weight photos accompa flying column month included il lustrate phenomenon about few us aware photos have thing common aside fact taken Nats last summer Marc Warwashana seen performing launching duties photos Carrier models during takeoff show models yawing rather large angle toward outside cir cle yaw result release tech nique caused large amounts wing tip weight used majority Carrier models improve handling line tension during lowspeed flight Wing tip weight Control Line models used balance weight lines keep models wings level during maneuvers events such Precision Aerobatics Combat Using weight little excess needed ex actly balance lines helps counteract torque during takeoff Racing events Carrier current practice increase wing tip weight well above required balance weight lines extra weight conjunction moveable lead-outs helps establish high Out ward yaw angles needed prop-hanging slow flight During stabilized high-speed flight extra weight factor During takeoff added weight slows rate model acceler ates effect slight variations model design engine power tend mask variations acceleration caused weight differ ences received letter last summer just before moved discussed fact wing tip weight needed during low-speed flight proposed movable weight allow opti mum trim during both high-speed low-speed flight writer letter described system used consisted thin-walled met al tube ran through wing cen ter model outboard wing tip Enclosed within tube lead weight free slide length tube pin passing through wall tube kept weight center model during highspeed flight Before starting slow flight pin pulled connecting pin tail hook mechanism would easiest way accom plish weight allowed slide outboard wing tip Centrifugal force did work spring inside tube outboard end cushioned impact weight neared end tube first tests spring omitted weight didnt stop reached end tube spring solved problem keeping weight airplane initially dismissed idea unnecessary complication thinking steady state high-speed flight condition ear lier experience takeoff phase flight older Carrier models before line-sliders prop-hanging engine torque would drop inboard wing during early part takeoff roll Mauler Seamew wide landing gear effect minimal Class II MO-l however photographs showed model usually started its takeoff roll left wheel left wing tip touching deck always welcomed increased wing tip weight means solving torque problem takeoff Looking over takeoff photos last years Nats changed mind Because bal ance point todays Carrier model signifi cantly outboard thrust line model twisted toward outside circle accel U __________________ U m KUU U SIG GLOW FUEL MANUFACTURED WITH THE PUREST FINEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE * Superior Igniters Improve starting idle acceleration Youll notice power bargain fuels Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines U U S U p U U U U U U 1 1 U E * U * FREESHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500 SIGCHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL % 14tio 5 *Nitro hand$525 QNitro J 15% Nltro~than Nrtromdliaiie 1 35% 2695 SIGPREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL 10% Nitromethane 5 15% Nitromethane 5 THE CHOICEOF CHAMPION FLYERS aver 20 yearsSIG has blending finest quality model engine fuel available using finest quality ingredients instance Methanol use is995% pure very best grade money can buy also use real 100% pure UNitromethane andyou get full measure youve paid based onan honest percentage-of-volume method percentage weight SIG fuels contam 50-50 blend Bakers purest AA castor Oil new improved Klotz Techniplate Synthetic Racing Oil Ufor maximum engine lubrication protection Based experiencewe sincerely believe finest quality fuel can made price dont take word try some judge yourself S sobject change teithoot nOtCe See dealer first available order direct Call 800-247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 SIG MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 •EUEUUUuuEuEEUEUE umuuuu U U U U U U U U U U U B U U I Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer Satisfaction Guaranteed May1989 191 I U U I I i p U U U U U U I U ZAP UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF GLUE KNOWLEDGE PRACTICAL SIZED GIANT SCALE MODEL PLANS F glass Cow ngs Canop es Ava able NTIAJF-i5 4 Span 77 DC-a11/2 1140 Span$4200 F4U CORSAIR2 1/4 P93 Span$3000 A6M5 ZERO2 1/2 191 Span$3000 s RK-20 CURTIS P402 1/2 154 Span$3000 40 Ducted Fans AT-6 TEXAN24 1101 Span$3000 F8F BEARCAT2 1/2 i86 Span$3000Phantom 35 Span $1000 FOKKER DR-i2 7 163 Tripe$2700Viggon 32 Span $1000 ______________________________________Catalog P1Accessories SuppliesF-iS 36 Span $1000 Credited toFirst Order $25 MorePlan Canopy $1500 Order Nick Ziroli29 Edgar Dr Smithtown NY 11787 USA516-234-5038 crates yaw kept under control line ten-good service makes excellent engine sion increases model acceleratesCL Combat/Johnsonpractice Combat flights has runs photos show model can reachTo Bobs credit still starts runs like new rather significant angles yawContinued page 83and shows very little wear though has model yawed out during takeoff Also interest Windys catalog 5oztasted its share dirt roll wheels create additional drag thrust engine rework Id recommend Bob available acceleration reduced both theglass cloth Aerospace Composites project whether Control Line fact thrust line acting angle theand carbon fiber tape $495 Winfred special-You can reach him Bob Oge 34 W 883 S line flight because airflow pro-tzes mostly Aerobatics supplies including com-James St Charles IL 60174 peller uniform over propeller disc Theplete kits engines would expect also two Fox lSBBs Ive runend result has reduction accelerationhis products top-drawer qualityning years Both engines run strongly thus lower high-speed score dont havedespite usual ground-potinding dirt gen enough information estimate extent theOne photos month shows two Foxeral abuse recommend inexpensive reductionpiston/liner sets ones left stockFAI-size setup Id suggest Fox Since change scoring over 10 years agoFox parts extra cutaways windows Cutone Phil Cartiers foam models has general tendency toward lowerin help engine breathe better ones oncalled Tantrum hours flying top speeds effect combination fac-the right ABC setup made Cipolla forat 10 minutes crack run stock tors suspect Increased weight size mod-the Fox engine piston/liner Docventuri Fox gets incredible fuel mileage els play part appears increased wingPassen selling whilethe plane strong enough last tip weight has also contributed reduction Youll note ports ABC liner areyears already know get Fox en Larger models increased weight anmuch smaller stocker power Out-gines planes available Core established trend seems justified byput two about same Most theHouse 760 Waltonville Rd Hummelatown improved scoresengine men Ive talked say properly fit-PA 17036 adverse effect wing tip weight highted iron liner/piston set chrome Someone else wanted give plug speed something can reduced using tech-is just about fast ABC under controlledBear Manufacturing Inc RR 2 Box 70 niques such described earlier TestsconditionsBeecher IL 60401 Bear Bob Beaden Coinwith model equipped variable weight sys- experience has ABC sets bet-bat flier promoter Nats CD etc com tem should able provide information theter conventional setup will tolerate anpany carries almost item youll ever need extent benefit gained Id in-overly lean fuel mixture betterto fly Combat just about other event terested hearing anyone has tried after-market liner/piston sets alsoThings may look little dim go gather information subject Ill workproduced carefully stock units re-your local hobby shop quality items myself weather improvesmember John McCollum talking about specialneed close phone 312/946-6130 Id like give credit reader wrotealuminum imported sets made ItAsk catalog too Youll surprised about movable weight idea Unfortu-had just right amount silicon ma-what available Control Line nately letter lost along lot ofchined strictest standards bottom line other modeling information during recentis can still go plenty fast cx-Most letters get people asking move writer will contact provideotics tsn t easyabout can get started Combat name address will happy give himwhere buy necessary items youve made proper creditWhatever happened some long-termit far column just get out checktest projects Fox Mark V threw Tai-book send $15 off MACA 1989 responding advertiserspan props blade same engine Bobdues Write Mike Urban Treasurer 316 mention read aboutOge set up couple years ago aSpring Ave Glen Ellyn IL 60137 know basic stocker except its chromed liner wassound like broken record bringing up MACA Model Aviation just fitted very well engine continues give membership information list sup54398 plus *4 ahipping TX Rae add 7% sales isa VISA Foam ft Lite Ply Construction ELEVON Mixer Included 25- 40cid J 3-35 lbs Accurate QUALITY Materials Get ROUN TUfT Today 30 Flying DISC V-STOL SUPERIOR Small Field ft FUN FLY Aircraft STABLE PREDICTABLE ft AGILE PRE-FAB AIRCRAFT 40&65 SIZE Bonded Model Products ONLYBox 10998 Suite 543 Money Back GUARANTEEAustin TX 78768 Business512 250-1420 SHARK 55 SSSPAN STRAIGHT SHOULDER WING SHARKST 60SPAN TAPERSO SHOULDER WING 1DSWING CORD S7GSRIN 4 TOSSLRFI5ERGLASS COWL ALUMINUM MAIN GEAR FLY AS TRIGEAR OR TAILDRAGGER BALSA PRE-RUILT FUSALAGE BALSA SHEArED iLS FOAM CORE WINO MACHINE CUT & RAND SANDED STA5LLIZER INTRODUCTORY PRICE ff 56995 8400 HANDLING MC SISA MO UPS COD5275 AMEDP ADD S /2 TAS IN TEXAS h KINGSWAY ENTERPRISES TAMPIO4506 WILDACRES HOUSTON TEXAS 77072 CALL i-500-62i-7753
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/05
Page Numbers: 82, 190, 191, 196
NATS Carrier tour addition competi tion camaraderie accompanies Nats last summers meet extra treat Carrier enthusiasts large Navy presence Tidewater VA area Besides two naval air sta tions auxiliary field Nats held Norfolk home port ships Atlantic Fleet including aircraft car riers Cam Martin formerly Public Affairs ficer Norfolk Naval Station arranged tour aircraft carrier USS Independence CV-62 port Nats ing held Cam set up tour primarily officials contestants Carrier events tour publicized Navy Carrier Society news lctter Hi-Low Landings Publicity Nats got word out additional people tour attended variety contestants spectators officers crew Independence gave us very informative interesting tour showing us around flight deck hangar deck flight operations control areas explain ing intricacies operating maintaining controlling over 60 aircraft confines aircraft carrier tour such hit second tour arranged later week Thanks both Cam Independence helping make Tidewater Nats particularly memorable Memories Another highlight last summers Nats getting meet Andy Anderson Tidewater area resident longtime modeler well known fellow modelers region Andy came over Carrier decks watch action opportunity talk him length during lunch breaks Andy flew Carrier early Fifties model Vought V1-7 biplane particu lar airplane Andys favorite because served VE-7 plane captain Twenties Navy Andy Norfolk during earliest tempts carrier aviation Navy USS Langley United States first aircraft carrier stationed Norfolk VE-7 first aircraft fly deck type aircraft often deployed aboard 0 Gary Hulls Vought Kingfisher Profile Carrier ship starts its way oft deck photo clearly shows phenomenon youre supposed looking tori As result Andy lot experience VE-7 aboard Langley development testing led up Navys first opera tional capability aircraft carriers MO-i also quite familiar Andy part time served aboard Langley also MO-l squadron assigned ship Andy able confirm what have long lieved little concrete proof substantiatethat MO- 1 served operation ally aboard aircraft carrier Thanks Andy sharing experiences us hope meet again Rules proposals results Initial Vote ballot 1990-1991 rules proposals pub lished March edition Competition Newsletter section Model Aviation pro posals would have significant ef fect events defeated two propos als remaining will change way event flown scored will change equip ment presently using will clarif intent three-inch exhaust extension rule other will combine two-minute allowance appear flight three-minute engine starting time very similar procedure has used Nats years end result rules will stable Continued page 190 82 Model Aviation Conoi Line Navy Carrier Dick Perry 480 WrIght Dr Rome NY 13440 Marc Warwashana isuches Leon Ryktarsyks Grumman Bearcat Model G-S kit Look carefullythere something similar photo SYNOPSIS This months column will deal reminiscences some noncompetition pects last summers Nats results initial rules voting Control Line Con test Board well interesting side effect larger amounts wing tip weight being used models enhance low-speed flight Dick Perrys MO-i L starts its takeoff roil Photo MA staff Marc Warwashana sends Leon Ryktarsyks Brewster XSBA-1 its way R Nats Carrier Event Director Bob Ward monitors action OK whats phenomenon youre supposed find single plane starting off tremendous amount yaw right Author Dick Perry tells us column caused excessive wing tip weight Newest Ai lane Full Size Aerobatic world. .Now Available Three Size Model Kits EXTRA 230 Sandoff 33% ge SpanS219 Wing Aasa 1300 n siPius *15 ShippIng 30% 87 SpanS2O9 Wing Area 1170 sq inPta *15 shipping 25% 75 SpanS169 Wing Area 858 sq inPius *10 Shipping *Aeeanin 255 kits silt World Championship opposite true Ive America several times Ive found very nice friends Ive met American fliers world champs theyve very friendly really begrudge titles wish best flier get crown No matter what nation comes US Stunt fliers want com ment Send address given logo top column Ill ship Henri Flash Speaking Don MeClave now membership chairman PAMPA addition Don overseeing production mailing Stunt News edited Mike Keville Printing mailing now being done professionally reduced cost PAMPA ll assure regular timely delivery membership Dues $15/year US $25/year overseas should mailed PAMPA Don MeClave 221 NW 2nd Ave Suite 300 Portland OR 97209 Input Stunt News should sent Mike Keville 6618 Dashwood St Lakewood CA 90713 CL Scale/Boss Continued page 81 drawing full size desired time can greatly shortened taking slides three views projecting large sheet paper hung wall tracing outline Should three-views youre working construction-type drawings such done Wy lam have added advantage knowing lo cations fuselage formers wing ribs etc youre comparing three-views kit plan outline have hang fullsize kit plans wail adjust projected three-view slide image overlays plans Any differenees three-view image plans will become very apparent almost immediately will able tell might have adjust size rudder eleva tor wing fuselage outline etc conform scale outline de sired have used process RC Sport Scale kits have converted CL use tail sur faces enlarged considerably beyond scale size produce better flight characteristics RC model word caution copying three-view drawings drawings occupy sheet such Wylam type mentioned above sure sheets copied camera same distance framing sheet assures slides three-views will same scale projection purposes havent said much about technical aspects taking pictures/slides because broad range subject myriad camera types available would however like recommend use tripod picture tak ing outlined above tripod will allow cam era held very steady permit best pos sible focus framing subject have friend heavily photography might have copying stand lighting can produce professional-looking results Motor Offset Pad shown accompanying photo new product Windy Urtnow ski Pro-Stunt Products pad molded DuPont glass-filled nylon has built-in 20 offset can used 35- 40size engines Pads available either two colors white black can used color scheme have fit pad particular engine drill match mounting-bolt hole pattern pads will proba bly work very well Profile Scale models vibration dampening will help make en gine idling reliable Pads $195 can obtained writing Pro-Stunt Prod ucts 9 Union Avenue Little Ferry NJ 07643 Mystery kit/plans Barry Brigmon sent note asking readers column could help him Barry looking kit plans P47 sold major manufacturers remembers model would use 15 engine believes put Out Midwest Top Flite plans black-andwhite photograph P47 flight Repulsive Thunderbox written its nose Barry would very appreciative someone out could tell him manufactured kit someone has set plans can get copy Please write Barry Rt 3 Box 3252B Gadsen AL 35901 Notes Replica newsletter National Association Scale Aeromodelers NASA havent already renewed membership 1989 no time like present youre member wish support NASAs effort representing facets Scale modeling USA membership $6 per year membership entities newsletter published several times year listing Scale data sources useful Scale model builders whether youre compe tition its contest listing wish newslet ter notification NASA three four months prior event will assure listing least two issues NASA needs support well Scale modeler need NASA Send dues new membership Burt Duggan 11090 Phyllis Dr Clio MI 48420 Please send ideas comments contest activity re ports especially photos CL Scale activity address very top column CL Navy Carrier/Perry Continued page 82 next three competition seasons least us thats good news PROPS Worlds Largest Range Fiberglass Carbon Fiber Props Sizes 1 12A Quarter Scale 02 3 4 Blades Increased Availability 1989 Send SASE Information TOM DIXON 1938 Peachtree Suite 401 Atlanta GA 30309 190 Model Aviation t3 LenEngines04CiKit $279~ AIt b... ,,nQoduOiWiniCiiOi,Pius *15 Shipping i-land out parts isCiudS Opnny t55 Cuwi ehehiaT-6 Main sum .. gearitsiieetsutpiangirnihdiCIiotApu Introducing Jim Hillers -e 49% Clipped -wing 1/ Scat TAVLORCRAFT TOtdnOtio ViSiT OUR 5OTh Otrng 35th R/C EXPO saiiy April89 JIM RUTh VAN LOO R/C EXTRAS P R 1 Bus 28 BSergeant Btuti tOws 51054 Piwn1-712-943-4102 Cast MnnnyOrder-Cen8fndCtent VisA m MuetesCard accepted NO C 00 Orders Clinctis tins westis SOFT MOUNT THE EASY WAY WITH VIBRA-DAMPTM B EA11S patent pending use up 60 in3 2cycles Laboratory tested contest proven 21 50 plus $175 shipping Mich residents add tax ALL HARDWARE INCLUDED UNIVERSAL engine isolation mounting system PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS UNLIMITED 7093 E Dodge Rd Mt Morris MI 48458 313 631-4894 FOR DnAiLa & BROCHURE OF OTHER HIGH TECH PRoDUCTS SEND $1 00 Effects wing tip weight photos accompa flying column month included il lustrate phenomenon about few us aware photos have thing common aside fact taken Nats last summer Marc Warwashana seen performing launching duties photos Carrier models during takeoff show models yawing rather large angle toward outside cir cle yaw result release tech nique caused large amounts wing tip weight used majority Carrier models improve handling line tension during lowspeed flight Wing tip weight Control Line models used balance weight lines keep models wings level during maneuvers events such Precision Aerobatics Combat Using weight little excess needed ex actly balance lines helps counteract torque during takeoff Racing events Carrier current practice increase wing tip weight well above required balance weight lines extra weight conjunction moveable lead-outs helps establish high Out ward yaw angles needed prop-hanging slow flight During stabilized high-speed flight extra weight factor During takeoff added weight slows rate model acceler ates effect slight variations model design engine power tend mask variations acceleration caused weight differ ences received letter last summer just before moved discussed fact wing tip weight needed during low-speed flight proposed movable weight allow opti mum trim during both high-speed low-speed flight writer letter described system used consisted thin-walled met al tube ran through wing cen ter model outboard wing tip Enclosed within tube lead weight free slide length tube pin passing through wall tube kept weight center model during highspeed flight Before starting slow flight pin pulled connecting pin tail hook mechanism would easiest way accom plish weight allowed slide outboard wing tip Centrifugal force did work spring inside tube outboard end cushioned impact weight neared end tube first tests spring omitted weight didnt stop reached end tube spring solved problem keeping weight airplane initially dismissed idea unnecessary complication thinking steady state high-speed flight condition ear lier experience takeoff phase flight older Carrier models before line-sliders prop-hanging engine torque would drop inboard wing during early part takeoff roll Mauler Seamew wide landing gear effect minimal Class II MO-l however photographs showed model usually started its takeoff roll left wheel left wing tip touching deck always welcomed increased wing tip weight means solving torque problem takeoff Looking over takeoff photos last years Nats changed mind Because bal ance point todays Carrier model signifi cantly outboard thrust line model twisted toward outside circle accel U __________________ U m KUU U SIG GLOW FUEL MANUFACTURED WITH THE PUREST FINEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE * Superior Igniters Improve starting idle acceleration Youll notice power bargain fuels Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines U U S U p U U U U U U 1 1 U E * U * FREESHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500 SIGCHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL % 14tio 5 *Nitro hand$525 QNitro J 15% Nltro~than Nrtromdliaiie 1 35% 2695 SIGPREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL 10% Nitromethane 5 15% Nitromethane 5 THE CHOICEOF CHAMPION FLYERS aver 20 yearsSIG has blending finest quality model engine fuel available using finest quality ingredients instance Methanol use is995% pure very best grade money can buy also use real 100% pure UNitromethane andyou get full measure youve paid based onan honest percentage-of-volume method percentage weight SIG fuels contam 50-50 blend Bakers purest AA castor Oil new improved Klotz Techniplate Synthetic Racing Oil Ufor maximum engine lubrication protection Based experiencewe sincerely believe finest quality fuel can made price dont take word try some judge yourself S sobject change teithoot nOtCe See dealer first available order direct Call 800-247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 SIG MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 •EUEUUUuuEuEEUEUE umuuuu U U U U U U U U U U U B U U I Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer Satisfaction Guaranteed May1989 191 I U U I I i p U U U U U U I U ZAP UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF GLUE KNOWLEDGE PRACTICAL SIZED GIANT SCALE MODEL PLANS F glass Cow ngs Canop es Ava able NTIAJF-i5 4 Span 77 DC-a11/2 1140 Span$4200 F4U CORSAIR2 1/4 P93 Span$3000 A6M5 ZERO2 1/2 191 Span$3000 s RK-20 CURTIS P402 1/2 154 Span$3000 40 Ducted Fans AT-6 TEXAN24 1101 Span$3000 F8F BEARCAT2 1/2 i86 Span$3000Phantom 35 Span $1000 FOKKER DR-i2 7 163 Tripe$2700Viggon 32 Span $1000 ______________________________________Catalog P1Accessories SuppliesF-iS 36 Span $1000 Credited toFirst Order $25 MorePlan Canopy $1500 Order Nick Ziroli29 Edgar Dr Smithtown NY 11787 USA516-234-5038 crates yaw kept under control line ten-good service makes excellent engine sion increases model acceleratesCL Combat/Johnsonpractice Combat flights has runs photos show model can reachTo Bobs credit still starts runs like new rather significant angles yawContinued page 83and shows very little wear though has model yawed out during takeoff Also interest Windys catalog 5oztasted its share dirt roll wheels create additional drag thrust engine rework Id recommend Bob available acceleration reduced both theglass cloth Aerospace Composites project whether Control Line fact thrust line acting angle theand carbon fiber tape $495 Winfred special-You can reach him Bob Oge 34 W 883 S line flight because airflow pro-tzes mostly Aerobatics supplies including com-James St Charles IL 60174 peller uniform over propeller disc Theplete kits engines would expect also two Fox lSBBs Ive runend result has reduction accelerationhis products top-drawer qualityning years Both engines run strongly thus lower high-speed score dont havedespite usual ground-potinding dirt gen enough information estimate extent theOne photos month shows two Foxeral abuse recommend inexpensive reductionpiston/liner sets ones left stockFAI-size setup Id suggest Fox Since change scoring over 10 years agoFox parts extra cutaways windows Cutone Phil Cartiers foam models has general tendency toward lowerin help engine breathe better ones oncalled Tantrum hours flying top speeds effect combination fac-the right ABC setup made Cipolla forat 10 minutes crack run stock tors suspect Increased weight size mod-the Fox engine piston/liner Docventuri Fox gets incredible fuel mileage els play part appears increased wingPassen selling whilethe plane strong enough last tip weight has also contributed reduction Youll note ports ABC liner areyears already know get Fox en Larger models increased weight anmuch smaller stocker power Out-gines planes available Core established trend seems justified byput two about same Most theHouse 760 Waltonville Rd Hummelatown improved scoresengine men Ive talked say properly fit-PA 17036 adverse effect wing tip weight highted iron liner/piston set chrome Someone else wanted give plug speed something can reduced using tech-is just about fast ABC under controlledBear Manufacturing Inc RR 2 Box 70 niques such described earlier TestsconditionsBeecher IL 60401 Bear Bob Beaden Coinwith model equipped variable weight sys- experience has ABC sets bet-bat flier promoter Nats CD etc com tem should able provide information theter conventional setup will tolerate anpany carries almost item youll ever need extent benefit gained Id in-overly lean fuel mixture betterto fly Combat just about other event terested hearing anyone has tried after-market liner/piston sets alsoThings may look little dim go gather information subject Ill workproduced carefully stock units re-your local hobby shop quality items myself weather improvesmember John McCollum talking about specialneed close phone 312/946-6130 Id like give credit reader wrotealuminum imported sets made ItAsk catalog too Youll surprised about movable weight idea Unfortu-had just right amount silicon ma-what available Control Line nately letter lost along lot ofchined strictest standards bottom line other modeling information during recentis can still go plenty fast cx-Most letters get people asking move writer will contact provideotics tsn t easyabout can get started Combat name address will happy give himwhere buy necessary items youve made proper creditWhatever happened some long-termit far column just get out checktest projects Fox Mark V threw Tai-book send $15 off MACA 1989 responding advertiserspan props blade same engine Bobdues Write Mike Urban Treasurer 316 mention read aboutOge set up couple years ago aSpring Ave Glen Ellyn IL 60137 know basic stocker except its chromed liner wassound like broken record bringing up MACA Model Aviation just fitted very well engine continues give membership information list sup54398 plus *4 ahipping TX Rae add 7% sales isa VISA Foam ft Lite Ply Construction ELEVON Mixer Included 25- 40cid J 3-35 lbs Accurate QUALITY Materials Get ROUN TUfT Today 30 Flying DISC V-STOL SUPERIOR Small Field ft FUN FLY Aircraft STABLE PREDICTABLE ft AGILE PRE-FAB AIRCRAFT 40&65 SIZE Bonded Model Products ONLYBox 10998 Suite 543 Money Back GUARANTEEAustin TX 78768 Business512 250-1420 SHARK 55 SSSPAN STRAIGHT SHOULDER WING SHARKST 60SPAN TAPERSO SHOULDER WING 1DSWING CORD S7GSRIN 4 TOSSLRFI5ERGLASS COWL ALUMINUM MAIN GEAR FLY AS TRIGEAR OR TAILDRAGGER BALSA PRE-RUILT FUSALAGE BALSA SHEArED iLS FOAM CORE WINO MACHINE CUT & RAND SANDED STA5LLIZER INTRODUCTORY PRICE ff 56995 8400 HANDLING MC SISA MO UPS COD5275 AMEDP ADD S /2 TAS IN TEXAS h KINGSWAY ENTERPRISES TAMPIO4506 WILDACRES HOUSTON TEXAS 77072 CALL i-500-62i-7753
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/05
Page Numbers: 82, 190, 191, 196
NATS Carrier tour addition competi tion camaraderie accompanies Nats last summers meet extra treat Carrier enthusiasts large Navy presence Tidewater VA area Besides two naval air sta tions auxiliary field Nats held Norfolk home port ships Atlantic Fleet including aircraft car riers Cam Martin formerly Public Affairs ficer Norfolk Naval Station arranged tour aircraft carrier USS Independence CV-62 port Nats ing held Cam set up tour primarily officials contestants Carrier events tour publicized Navy Carrier Society news lctter Hi-Low Landings Publicity Nats got word out additional people tour attended variety contestants spectators officers crew Independence gave us very informative interesting tour showing us around flight deck hangar deck flight operations control areas explain ing intricacies operating maintaining controlling over 60 aircraft confines aircraft carrier tour such hit second tour arranged later week Thanks both Cam Independence helping make Tidewater Nats particularly memorable Memories Another highlight last summers Nats getting meet Andy Anderson Tidewater area resident longtime modeler well known fellow modelers region Andy came over Carrier decks watch action opportunity talk him length during lunch breaks Andy flew Carrier early Fifties model Vought V1-7 biplane particu lar airplane Andys favorite because served VE-7 plane captain Twenties Navy Andy Norfolk during earliest tempts carrier aviation Navy USS Langley United States first aircraft carrier stationed Norfolk VE-7 first aircraft fly deck type aircraft often deployed aboard 0 Gary Hulls Vought Kingfisher Profile Carrier ship starts its way oft deck photo clearly shows phenomenon youre supposed looking tori As result Andy lot experience VE-7 aboard Langley development testing led up Navys first opera tional capability aircraft carriers MO-i also quite familiar Andy part time served aboard Langley also MO-l squadron assigned ship Andy able confirm what have long lieved little concrete proof substantiatethat MO- 1 served operation ally aboard aircraft carrier Thanks Andy sharing experiences us hope meet again Rules proposals results Initial Vote ballot 1990-1991 rules proposals pub lished March edition Competition Newsletter section Model Aviation pro posals would have significant ef fect events defeated two propos als remaining will change way event flown scored will change equip ment presently using will clarif intent three-inch exhaust extension rule other will combine two-minute allowance appear flight three-minute engine starting time very similar procedure has used Nats years end result rules will stable Continued page 190 82 Model Aviation Conoi Line Navy Carrier Dick Perry 480 WrIght Dr Rome NY 13440 Marc Warwashana isuches Leon Ryktarsyks Grumman Bearcat Model G-S kit Look carefullythere something similar photo SYNOPSIS This months column will deal reminiscences some noncompetition pects last summers Nats results initial rules voting Control Line Con test Board well interesting side effect larger amounts wing tip weight being used models enhance low-speed flight Dick Perrys MO-i L starts its takeoff roil Photo MA staff Marc Warwashana sends Leon Ryktarsyks Brewster XSBA-1 its way R Nats Carrier Event Director Bob Ward monitors action OK whats phenomenon youre supposed find single plane starting off tremendous amount yaw right Author Dick Perry tells us column caused excessive wing tip weight Newest Ai lane Full Size Aerobatic world. .Now Available Three Size Model Kits EXTRA 230 Sandoff 33% ge SpanS219 Wing Aasa 1300 n siPius *15 ShippIng 30% 87 SpanS2O9 Wing Area 1170 sq inPta *15 shipping 25% 75 SpanS169 Wing Area 858 sq inPius *10 Shipping *Aeeanin 255 kits silt World Championship opposite true Ive America several times Ive found very nice friends Ive met American fliers world champs theyve very friendly really begrudge titles wish best flier get crown No matter what nation comes US Stunt fliers want com ment Send address given logo top column Ill ship Henri Flash Speaking Don MeClave now membership chairman PAMPA addition Don overseeing production mailing Stunt News edited Mike Keville Printing mailing now being done professionally reduced cost PAMPA ll assure regular timely delivery membership Dues $15/year US $25/year overseas should mailed PAMPA Don MeClave 221 NW 2nd Ave Suite 300 Portland OR 97209 Input Stunt News should sent Mike Keville 6618 Dashwood St Lakewood CA 90713 CL Scale/Boss Continued page 81 drawing full size desired time can greatly shortened taking slides three views projecting large sheet paper hung wall tracing outline Should three-views youre working construction-type drawings such done Wy lam have added advantage knowing lo cations fuselage formers wing ribs etc youre comparing three-views kit plan outline have hang fullsize kit plans wail adjust projected three-view slide image overlays plans Any differenees three-view image plans will become very apparent almost immediately will able tell might have adjust size rudder eleva tor wing fuselage outline etc conform scale outline de sired have used process RC Sport Scale kits have converted CL use tail sur faces enlarged considerably beyond scale size produce better flight characteristics RC model word caution copying three-view drawings drawings occupy sheet such Wylam type mentioned above sure sheets copied camera same distance framing sheet assures slides three-views will same scale projection purposes havent said much about technical aspects taking pictures/slides because broad range subject myriad camera types available would however like recommend use tripod picture tak ing outlined above tripod will allow cam era held very steady permit best pos sible focus framing subject have friend heavily photography might have copying stand lighting can produce professional-looking results Motor Offset Pad shown accompanying photo new product Windy Urtnow ski Pro-Stunt Products pad molded DuPont glass-filled nylon has built-in 20 offset can used 35- 40size engines Pads available either two colors white black can used color scheme have fit pad particular engine drill match mounting-bolt hole pattern pads will proba bly work very well Profile Scale models vibration dampening will help make en gine idling reliable Pads $195 can obtained writing Pro-Stunt Prod ucts 9 Union Avenue Little Ferry NJ 07643 Mystery kit/plans Barry Brigmon sent note asking readers column could help him Barry looking kit plans P47 sold major manufacturers remembers model would use 15 engine believes put Out Midwest Top Flite plans black-andwhite photograph P47 flight Repulsive Thunderbox written its nose Barry would very appreciative someone out could tell him manufactured kit someone has set plans can get copy Please write Barry Rt 3 Box 3252B Gadsen AL 35901 Notes Replica newsletter National Association Scale Aeromodelers NASA havent already renewed membership 1989 no time like present youre member wish support NASAs effort representing facets Scale modeling USA membership $6 per year membership entities newsletter published several times year listing Scale data sources useful Scale model builders whether youre compe tition its contest listing wish newslet ter notification NASA three four months prior event will assure listing least two issues NASA needs support well Scale modeler need NASA Send dues new membership Burt Duggan 11090 Phyllis Dr Clio MI 48420 Please send ideas comments contest activity re ports especially photos CL Scale activity address very top column CL Navy Carrier/Perry Continued page 82 next three competition seasons least us thats good news PROPS Worlds Largest Range Fiberglass Carbon Fiber Props Sizes 1 12A Quarter Scale 02 3 4 Blades Increased Availability 1989 Send SASE Information TOM DIXON 1938 Peachtree Suite 401 Atlanta GA 30309 190 Model Aviation t3 LenEngines04CiKit $279~ AIt b... ,,nQoduOiWiniCiiOi,Pius *15 Shipping i-land out parts isCiudS Opnny t55 Cuwi ehehiaT-6 Main sum .. gearitsiieetsutpiangirnihdiCIiotApu Introducing Jim Hillers -e 49% Clipped -wing 1/ Scat TAVLORCRAFT TOtdnOtio ViSiT OUR 5OTh Otrng 35th R/C EXPO saiiy April89 JIM RUTh VAN LOO R/C EXTRAS P R 1 Bus 28 BSergeant Btuti tOws 51054 Piwn1-712-943-4102 Cast MnnnyOrder-Cen8fndCtent VisA m MuetesCard accepted NO C 00 Orders Clinctis tins westis SOFT MOUNT THE EASY WAY WITH VIBRA-DAMPTM B EA11S patent pending use up 60 in3 2cycles Laboratory tested contest proven 21 50 plus $175 shipping Mich residents add tax ALL HARDWARE INCLUDED UNIVERSAL engine isolation mounting system PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS UNLIMITED 7093 E Dodge Rd Mt Morris MI 48458 313 631-4894 FOR DnAiLa & BROCHURE OF OTHER HIGH TECH PRoDUCTS SEND $1 00 Effects wing tip weight photos accompa flying column month included il lustrate phenomenon about few us aware photos have thing common aside fact taken Nats last summer Marc Warwashana seen performing launching duties photos Carrier models during takeoff show models yawing rather large angle toward outside cir cle yaw result release tech nique caused large amounts wing tip weight used majority Carrier models improve handling line tension during lowspeed flight Wing tip weight Control Line models used balance weight lines keep models wings level during maneuvers events such Precision Aerobatics Combat Using weight little excess needed ex actly balance lines helps counteract torque during takeoff Racing events Carrier current practice increase wing tip weight well above required balance weight lines extra weight conjunction moveable lead-outs helps establish high Out ward yaw angles needed prop-hanging slow flight During stabilized high-speed flight extra weight factor During takeoff added weight slows rate model acceler ates effect slight variations model design engine power tend mask variations acceleration caused weight differ ences received letter last summer just before moved discussed fact wing tip weight needed during low-speed flight proposed movable weight allow opti mum trim during both high-speed low-speed flight writer letter described system used consisted thin-walled met al tube ran through wing cen ter model outboard wing tip Enclosed within tube lead weight free slide length tube pin passing through wall tube kept weight center model during highspeed flight Before starting slow flight pin pulled connecting pin tail hook mechanism would easiest way accom plish weight allowed slide outboard wing tip Centrifugal force did work spring inside tube outboard end cushioned impact weight neared end tube first tests spring omitted weight didnt stop reached end tube spring solved problem keeping weight airplane initially dismissed idea unnecessary complication thinking steady state high-speed flight condition ear lier experience takeoff phase flight older Carrier models before line-sliders prop-hanging engine torque would drop inboard wing during early part takeoff roll Mauler Seamew wide landing gear effect minimal Class II MO-l however photographs showed model usually started its takeoff roll left wheel left wing tip touching deck always welcomed increased wing tip weight means solving torque problem takeoff Looking over takeoff photos last years Nats changed mind Because bal ance point todays Carrier model signifi cantly outboard thrust line model twisted toward outside circle accel U __________________ U m KUU U SIG GLOW FUEL MANUFACTURED WITH THE PUREST FINEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE * Superior Igniters Improve starting idle acceleration Youll notice power bargain fuels Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines U U S U p U U U U U U 1 1 U E * U * FREESHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500 SIGCHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL % 14tio 5 *Nitro hand$525 QNitro J 15% Nltro~than Nrtromdliaiie 1 35% 2695 SIGPREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL 10% Nitromethane 5 15% Nitromethane 5 THE CHOICEOF CHAMPION FLYERS aver 20 yearsSIG has blending finest quality model engine fuel available using finest quality ingredients instance Methanol use is995% pure very best grade money can buy also use real 100% pure UNitromethane andyou get full measure youve paid based onan honest percentage-of-volume method percentage weight SIG fuels contam 50-50 blend Bakers purest AA castor Oil new improved Klotz Techniplate Synthetic Racing Oil Ufor maximum engine lubrication protection Based experiencewe sincerely believe finest quality fuel can made price dont take word try some judge yourself S sobject change teithoot nOtCe See dealer first available order direct Call 800-247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 SIG MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 •EUEUUUuuEuEEUEUE umuuuu U U U U U U U U U U U B U U I Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer Satisfaction Guaranteed May1989 191 I U U I I i p U U U U U U I U ZAP UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF GLUE KNOWLEDGE PRACTICAL SIZED GIANT SCALE MODEL PLANS F glass Cow ngs Canop es Ava able NTIAJF-i5 4 Span 77 DC-a11/2 1140 Span$4200 F4U CORSAIR2 1/4 P93 Span$3000 A6M5 ZERO2 1/2 191 Span$3000 s RK-20 CURTIS P402 1/2 154 Span$3000 40 Ducted Fans AT-6 TEXAN24 1101 Span$3000 F8F BEARCAT2 1/2 i86 Span$3000Phantom 35 Span $1000 FOKKER DR-i2 7 163 Tripe$2700Viggon 32 Span $1000 ______________________________________Catalog P1Accessories SuppliesF-iS 36 Span $1000 Credited toFirst Order $25 MorePlan Canopy $1500 Order Nick Ziroli29 Edgar Dr Smithtown NY 11787 USA516-234-5038 crates yaw kept under control line ten-good service makes excellent engine sion increases model acceleratesCL Combat/Johnsonpractice Combat flights has runs photos show model can reachTo Bobs credit still starts runs like new rather significant angles yawContinued page 83and shows very little wear though has model yawed out during takeoff Also interest Windys catalog 5oztasted its share dirt roll wheels create additional drag thrust engine rework Id recommend Bob available acceleration reduced both theglass cloth Aerospace Composites project whether Control Line fact thrust line acting angle theand carbon fiber tape $495 Winfred special-You can reach him Bob Oge 34 W 883 S line flight because airflow pro-tzes mostly Aerobatics supplies including com-James St Charles IL 60174 peller uniform over propeller disc Theplete kits engines would expect also two Fox lSBBs Ive runend result has reduction accelerationhis products top-drawer qualityning years Both engines run strongly thus lower high-speed score dont havedespite usual ground-potinding dirt gen enough information estimate extent theOne photos month shows two Foxeral abuse recommend inexpensive reductionpiston/liner sets ones left stockFAI-size setup Id suggest Fox Since change scoring over 10 years agoFox parts extra cutaways windows Cutone Phil Cartiers foam models has general tendency toward lowerin help engine breathe better ones oncalled Tantrum 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