Control Line Scale Bill Boss SPRINGTIME preparation time Bob Emmett Seattle Skyraiders suggested recent Skywriter column spring months good time reflection last years contest performance thought perhaps time could used consider some basic non-rulebook rules use both off flying field ones could make coming competition season successful enjoyable rules Bob spoke general nature would apply events have some modification made apply spe cifically Scale events rules 1 Know rules particular Scale event sure read know rules AMA local event/events being flown Know number laps flight takes make official flight Know proper flying line size weight model Are mufflers required particular contest site Know flight options points 2 Have proper documentation Scale event will participating Re member considerable difference documentation requirements between Sport Precision Scale events Sport Scale maximum six pages docu mentation allowed Precision event has no set limitation sure provide good three- view drawing appropriate proof color markings subject alrcraft model present P-5 lB colors particular fighter squadron sure three-views dont use three-views ofaP-5 lD color documen tation support what have done model cant expect judge though might expert alrcraft judge model memory must judge basis proof provide Regardless whether its Sport Preci sion event good documentation will allow judges best possible job give model best possible score 3 Know equipment works before day contest Dont wait until contest time find out battery dead spare giow plugs home battery leads missing fuel bad fuel filter plugged up engine wont run Make handy checklist basic tools spare parts might need event see flight box before going field Dont fly model first time day meet sure test model its operating features long before contest will know going perform last thought leads us fourth final rule 4 Know limitations practice Re gardless experience level good idea try recognize limitations model own abilities As model sure operating features have built work properly smoothly dependably both ground air Remember models performance instances reflection well person handle controls during flight limitations come play Dont try performing maneuvers etc havent done before day contest level flying experience does allow contest place try first wing over brand new Scale model Last Ieastpractice thing can bring together Practice should done away contest atmosphere burden yourself pressures time limits associated competition Practice will help improve areas deficient will also provide better level confidence big contest day few last thoughts field use pit area engine test stand Exhaust spray noise inconsiderate nuisance Watch out equipment models others moving out pit area timely fashion Flying wires have stepped pit could mean dlsaster flying circle can summarize above following thought chances Scale event can improved knowing rules knowing equipment limitations providing proper documentation practicing FAI Team selection NASA National Association Scale Aeromodelers organiza tion topic dlscussion last months column column wrote about group East Coast modelers dlssatisfaction way team selection trials have held past few years wouldnt ordlnarily write about same subject again soon received NASA newsletter first aimost two years contained information about last months topic also other information indicate Continued page 162 66 Model Aviation Polands Jerry Ostrowaki flew /sscaie Lockheed P-38L-5L0 Aerolympics Power two 61 engInes Scale features Included retracting gear fowier flaps brakes missiles rockets bombs working cockpit instruments air brakes Preston plc Bill Harney Wakefield MA flew Japan ese A6M5 Zero 74 Aerolympics Lakehurst NJ Craft 1/o-scale weighs 7 lb 702 uses ST 60 power Other features include aluminum covering working instru ments cockpit controls retractable landing gear placed third 1970 World Champs Photo John Preston Robert Baisie Endicott NY pleased first-ever Scale projects Spitfire L Vought F4U CorsairR Theywere both made Sterling kits Baisie photos SMHTh ZNDUETNZRD 7555 S GbeI 5od Atmcadeo CA 93422 5I 456-1717 am InvIted join NATIONAL SOARING SOCIETY OFFICIAL AMA SOARING SPECIAL INTERESTGROUP YEARLY NSS SOAR-IN TOURNAMENTS NATION-WIDE EXCELLENCE AWARDS PROGRAM EXCELLENT 81-MONTHLY NEWSLETTER NSS FULLY SUPPORTS ThE F3B SOARING TEAM & 1SF SOARING PROGRAM NSS IS INVOLVED IN ThE ORGANIZATION AND OVERSEEING O ThE SOARING PORTION OF AMA NATS INCLUDING AWARDS BANQUET YEARLY DUES ARE $1200 SPECIAL FAMILY RATES NSS OFFICERS ARE FROM ALL 11 DISTRICTS Information Contact NSS Secretary/Treasurer R T DICK CR0 WLEY P0 Box 440342 Aurora CO 80044 towards supporting category Free Flight Club memberships $1250 per year says year-end renewal slip Should lower rates subscription newsletter am unable say can write Jim Adams SCAMPS Secretary 2538 W Spurgeon Santa Ana CA 92706 inquire accordingly Excuse now go dye some plastic See ya downwind Harry Murphy 3824 Oakwood Blvd Ander son IN 46011 FF Old-Timers/Haught Continued page 62 much wasbin trailing edge down enough Most fliers start i Other trim factors same both methods trim situation think step through NEW FOURMOST PRODUCTS Bulk head Fitting Simple method feed fuel vent tubes through solId bulkheads DrIll hole No lB drIll sIze bulkhead fIrewall up 3/8 thick ProvIdes sealed tank compartment elImInates fuel line chaffIng Color coded easy identIfIcatIon MOULDED NYLON FUELPROOF WeIght 1/2GM EACH SIze 3/32 10 PRICE 2for $250 FOURMOST PRODUCTS 4040 24th Ave Forest Grove OR 97116 Bomb Release Fourmost Bomb-release mechanism SImple lIght weIght device Ideal fun-fly events Fasten unIt plane screws provIded Attach spring-loaded latch thread connect throttle rudder servo CorrosIon problem unit molded nylon sprIng stainless WeIght 1/10 OUNCE PRICE $250 503 357-2732 before attempting change Take easy keep flying Clarence Haught 3226 Honeysuckle Dr Coeur dAlene ID 83814 Hemiptere/Backstrom Continued page 65 technique turn dryer twist warp Stratght place area hot air blast until tissue wrinkles flatten out remove hot air hold same position until cool may require applicationso have pa tience live central Texas have plenty grass fields fortestflymg calm winds testing Indoor models very rare As result usually make first test across bedroom onto bed Make up motor doubled 18-in-long Yn FAI rubber Proceed test glide adding clay necessary straight level glide model taken Indoor site glide tests continued using launch height about three feet appeared OK launch height increased normal standing post tion satisfied motor installed normally about 200 turns put few tries under power resulted removing clay added during glide tests adding downthrust now drawing other adjustment add bit clay right wing tip correct tendency turn too tightly left Fortunately model has rubber center very close model CG adding rubber causes very small trim change think best thing trimming model forget tandem wings just think model large tall CG about 60% MAC marked side view drawing CL Scale/Boss Continued page 66 NASA still alive making effort reestablish itself organization represent Scale modeling national level First respect NASA newsletter John Guenther said recognizes communica tion lack newsletter major problem within NASA solution may hand John hopes least part newsletter problem will solved through efforts Stan Alexander has just volun teered take job Replica editor Stan addition being current newsletter editor local Tennessee RC Club runs annual RC Scale Masters qualifying meet September Dixon TN appears Stan no stranger Scale modeling very well qualified handle job Replica editor wish him success tremendous undertaldng Stan has taken job Replica editor doesnt mean newsletter will miraculously appear regular intervals Stan going need material make publication guys gals heres come communication two-way street 1 62 Model Aviation AVAILABLE AT AMERICAS FINEST HOBBY SHOPS$495 DISTRIBUTED BY THERES NO OTHER SOURCE LIKE IT Thousands photos descriptions up-to-date information Aircraft Cars Boats Radios eSystems Engines Hardware Books eFinishing Materials Accessories Videos R/C Dealers Win $1 000 $500 $250 R/C Merchandise retailer choice eligible simply fill out return reader survey form issue RCBG 10th edition Winners will chosen random drawing Reader Survey participants local hobby shop does stock copies Guide please send request payment IS 10 plus postage/handflng 3 tec RadioContml Buyers Guide Clifton HouseClifton VA 22024 * You may use VISA Mautercard charge payment sending card number Cepiration date order cant expect output unless some form input input has come Scale modeler NASA now requesting input same columnists form photos building ideas contest reports rules problems gripes compliments can used newsletter now send material John Guenther RR#3 Box 261 Borden 1N47106 will see Stan gets FM team trials NASA now working upcoming team selection program urges interested Scale modelers West Coast East Coast make feelings known subject how/when/where trials should held Editors note Bill Boss could have known time wrote column Scale Team Selection Committee voted hold finals 1987 Nats siteLincoln NEon July 8-11 just prior start oftheNats RMcM John Guenther Team Selection Committee Chairman also looking modelers inter ested helping Scale judging chores both CL RC events NASA hopeful years program will produce some new faces new models perhaps team will emerge models fly well can also meet challenge static judging world competition last years team excel lent-flying models did team basis live up static judging challenge NASA-sponsored meet program Dale Arvin NASA VP has suggested NASA develop Scale meet program NASA would sponsor Scale meets AMA district events must FF CL RC Scale program would provide reimbursement AMA meet-sanction fee NASA provide Flight Achievement Award would bestowed along other troPhies awards provided meets primary sponsor Again full details latest effort NASA promote Scale modeling contact John Guenther address given few paragraphs above Well folks looks like NASA has taken several large steps its efforts representing organization Scale matters now up meet challenge respond ing Remember communication key word final analysis NASA can good representative Scale modeling community Scale modeler make Let NASA hear Please send correspondenceand espe ciallyphotosrelatingto CL Scale BillBoss 77-06 269 Street New Hyde Park NY 11040 CL Aerobatics/Fancher Continued page 67 usual solution space two wings least chord-width apart vertically have upper wing located somewhat forward lower Because plan operate Stunters fairly large angles attack would consider one-chord-width separation minimum might opt little extra good measure think good planform combat problems would two wings nearly equal size high aspect ratio ie span six seven times average chord upper wing would 1-times-the-average-chord higher lower both wings would approx imately equidistant vertically thrust line * *** MPROUED** * ~jgjj Plaid will mars wait Power * INoDes **WANDIT *U5Pster * *Dealers Irrotnd * yeUxIUrraTtYr 1 loft CORDJ * * torDry Stick Abrasive * *A Keen Machine gives exceptional *sanding control br excellent tinish * * 8ggg llaxrc mcI 1 hat Wand arid 1 * egnin *1 08gj Burlder Special 501 2 tIat 1 saltround wand axd 5 xl t grita *1 xe mxcuden 3 tIat 2 traIt Ixcnd * ndS 1 hull eands tO xl * grrts * Additional Wands Abrasives available * WANDIT MANUFACTURING 214 288-5789 * *PO Box 266 e Mesquite Texas 75149* April 1987 163 5105 Psroee*ucs sAss iAu5d555 cLissus Pass LIcSTCEIcST *LUC5U5 sassuacs *asS Yes PULL SIRS PUTTECsS IVOUC cesict 1LL5ST55Y55 P*eulcarIss *55 PLYInG lIST5UcVl5IS S. 5 5AC5 55 sIs PACK IPICS Sal
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/04
Page Numbers: 66, 162, 163
Control Line Scale Bill Boss SPRINGTIME preparation time Bob Emmett Seattle Skyraiders suggested recent Skywriter column spring months good time reflection last years contest performance thought perhaps time could used consider some basic non-rulebook rules use both off flying field ones could make coming competition season successful enjoyable rules Bob spoke general nature would apply events have some modification made apply spe cifically Scale events rules 1 Know rules particular Scale event sure read know rules AMA local event/events being flown Know number laps flight takes make official flight Know proper flying line size weight model Are mufflers required particular contest site Know flight options points 2 Have proper documentation Scale event will participating Re member considerable difference documentation requirements between Sport Precision Scale events Sport Scale maximum six pages docu mentation allowed Precision event has no set limitation sure provide good three- view drawing appropriate proof color markings subject alrcraft model present P-5 lB colors particular fighter squadron sure three-views dont use three-views ofaP-5 lD color documen tation support what have done model cant expect judge though might expert alrcraft judge model memory must judge basis proof provide Regardless whether its Sport Preci sion event good documentation will allow judges best possible job give model best possible score 3 Know equipment works before day contest Dont wait until contest time find out battery dead spare giow plugs home battery leads missing fuel bad fuel filter plugged up engine wont run Make handy checklist basic tools spare parts might need event see flight box before going field Dont fly model first time day meet sure test model its operating features long before contest will know going perform last thought leads us fourth final rule 4 Know limitations practice Re gardless experience level good idea try recognize limitations model own abilities As model sure operating features have built work properly smoothly dependably both ground air Remember models performance instances reflection well person handle controls during flight limitations come play Dont try performing maneuvers etc havent done before day contest level flying experience does allow contest place try first wing over brand new Scale model Last Ieastpractice thing can bring together Practice should done away contest atmosphere burden yourself pressures time limits associated competition Practice will help improve areas deficient will also provide better level confidence big contest day few last thoughts field use pit area engine test stand Exhaust spray noise inconsiderate nuisance Watch out equipment models others moving out pit area timely fashion Flying wires have stepped pit could mean dlsaster flying circle can summarize above following thought chances Scale event can improved knowing rules knowing equipment limitations providing proper documentation practicing FAI Team selection NASA National Association Scale Aeromodelers organiza tion topic dlscussion last months column column wrote about group East Coast modelers dlssatisfaction way team selection trials have held past few years wouldnt ordlnarily write about same subject again soon received NASA newsletter first aimost two years contained information about last months topic also other information indicate Continued page 162 66 Model Aviation Polands Jerry Ostrowaki flew /sscaie Lockheed P-38L-5L0 Aerolympics Power two 61 engInes Scale features Included retracting gear fowier flaps brakes missiles rockets bombs working cockpit instruments air brakes Preston plc Bill Harney Wakefield MA flew Japan ese A6M5 Zero 74 Aerolympics Lakehurst NJ Craft 1/o-scale weighs 7 lb 702 uses ST 60 power Other features include aluminum covering working instru ments cockpit controls retractable landing gear placed third 1970 World Champs Photo John Preston Robert Baisie Endicott NY pleased first-ever Scale projects Spitfire L Vought F4U CorsairR Theywere both made Sterling kits Baisie photos SMHTh ZNDUETNZRD 7555 S GbeI 5od Atmcadeo CA 93422 5I 456-1717 am InvIted join NATIONAL SOARING SOCIETY OFFICIAL AMA SOARING SPECIAL INTERESTGROUP YEARLY NSS SOAR-IN TOURNAMENTS NATION-WIDE EXCELLENCE AWARDS PROGRAM EXCELLENT 81-MONTHLY NEWSLETTER NSS FULLY SUPPORTS ThE F3B SOARING TEAM & 1SF SOARING PROGRAM NSS IS INVOLVED IN ThE ORGANIZATION AND OVERSEEING O ThE SOARING PORTION OF AMA NATS INCLUDING AWARDS BANQUET YEARLY DUES ARE $1200 SPECIAL FAMILY RATES NSS OFFICERS ARE FROM ALL 11 DISTRICTS Information Contact NSS Secretary/Treasurer R T DICK CR0 WLEY P0 Box 440342 Aurora CO 80044 towards supporting category Free Flight Club memberships $1250 per year says year-end renewal slip Should lower rates subscription newsletter am unable say can write Jim Adams SCAMPS Secretary 2538 W Spurgeon Santa Ana CA 92706 inquire accordingly Excuse now go dye some plastic See ya downwind Harry Murphy 3824 Oakwood Blvd Ander son IN 46011 FF Old-Timers/Haught Continued page 62 much wasbin trailing edge down enough Most fliers start i Other trim factors same both methods trim situation think step through NEW FOURMOST PRODUCTS Bulk head Fitting Simple method feed fuel vent tubes through solId bulkheads DrIll hole No lB drIll sIze bulkhead fIrewall up 3/8 thick ProvIdes sealed tank compartment elImInates fuel line chaffIng Color coded easy identIfIcatIon MOULDED NYLON FUELPROOF WeIght 1/2GM EACH SIze 3/32 10 PRICE 2for $250 FOURMOST PRODUCTS 4040 24th Ave Forest Grove OR 97116 Bomb Release Fourmost Bomb-release mechanism SImple lIght weIght device Ideal fun-fly events Fasten unIt plane screws provIded Attach spring-loaded latch thread connect throttle rudder servo CorrosIon problem unit molded nylon sprIng stainless WeIght 1/10 OUNCE PRICE $250 503 357-2732 before attempting change Take easy keep flying Clarence Haught 3226 Honeysuckle Dr Coeur dAlene ID 83814 Hemiptere/Backstrom Continued page 65 technique turn dryer twist warp Stratght place area hot air blast until tissue wrinkles flatten out remove hot air hold same position until cool may require applicationso have pa tience live central Texas have plenty grass fields fortestflymg calm winds testing Indoor models very rare As result usually make first test across bedroom onto bed Make up motor doubled 18-in-long Yn FAI rubber Proceed test glide adding clay necessary straight level glide model taken Indoor site glide tests continued using launch height about three feet appeared OK launch height increased normal standing post tion satisfied motor installed normally about 200 turns put few tries under power resulted removing clay added during glide tests adding downthrust now drawing other adjustment add bit clay right wing tip correct tendency turn too tightly left Fortunately model has rubber center very close model CG adding rubber causes very small trim change think best thing trimming model forget tandem wings just think model large tall CG about 60% MAC marked side view drawing CL Scale/Boss Continued page 66 NASA still alive making effort reestablish itself organization represent Scale modeling national level First respect NASA newsletter John Guenther said recognizes communica tion lack newsletter major problem within NASA solution may hand John hopes least part newsletter problem will solved through efforts Stan Alexander has just volun teered take job Replica editor Stan addition being current newsletter editor local Tennessee RC Club runs annual RC Scale Masters qualifying meet September Dixon TN appears Stan no stranger Scale modeling very well qualified handle job Replica editor wish him success tremendous undertaldng Stan has taken job Replica editor doesnt mean newsletter will miraculously appear regular intervals Stan going need material make publication guys gals heres come communication two-way street 1 62 Model Aviation AVAILABLE AT AMERICAS FINEST HOBBY SHOPS$495 DISTRIBUTED BY THERES NO OTHER SOURCE LIKE IT Thousands photos descriptions up-to-date information Aircraft Cars Boats Radios eSystems Engines Hardware Books eFinishing Materials Accessories Videos R/C Dealers Win $1 000 $500 $250 R/C Merchandise retailer choice eligible simply fill out return reader survey form issue RCBG 10th edition Winners will chosen random drawing Reader Survey participants local hobby shop does stock copies Guide please send request payment IS 10 plus postage/handflng 3 tec RadioContml Buyers Guide Clifton HouseClifton VA 22024 * You may use VISA Mautercard charge payment sending card number Cepiration date order cant expect output unless some form input input has come Scale modeler NASA now requesting input same columnists form photos building ideas contest reports rules problems gripes compliments can used newsletter now send material John Guenther RR#3 Box 261 Borden 1N47106 will see Stan gets FM team trials NASA now working upcoming team selection program urges interested Scale modelers West Coast East Coast make feelings known subject how/when/where trials should held Editors note Bill Boss could have known time wrote column Scale Team Selection Committee voted hold finals 1987 Nats siteLincoln NEon July 8-11 just prior start oftheNats RMcM John Guenther Team Selection Committee Chairman also looking modelers inter ested helping Scale judging chores both CL RC events NASA hopeful years program will produce some new faces new models perhaps team will emerge models fly well can also meet challenge static judging world competition last years team excel lent-flying models did team basis live up static judging challenge NASA-sponsored meet program Dale Arvin NASA VP has suggested NASA develop Scale meet program NASA would sponsor Scale meets AMA district events must FF CL RC Scale program would provide reimbursement AMA meet-sanction fee NASA provide Flight Achievement Award would bestowed along other troPhies awards provided meets primary sponsor Again full details latest effort NASA promote Scale modeling contact John Guenther address given few paragraphs above Well folks looks like NASA has taken several large steps its efforts representing organization Scale matters now up meet challenge respond ing Remember communication key word final analysis NASA can good representative Scale modeling community Scale modeler make Let NASA hear Please send correspondenceand espe ciallyphotosrelatingto CL Scale BillBoss 77-06 269 Street New Hyde Park NY 11040 CL Aerobatics/Fancher Continued page 67 usual solution space two wings least chord-width apart vertically have upper wing located somewhat forward lower Because plan operate Stunters fairly large angles attack would consider one-chord-width separation minimum might opt little extra good measure think good planform combat problems would two wings nearly equal size high aspect ratio ie span six seven times average chord upper wing would 1-times-the-average-chord higher lower both wings would approx imately equidistant vertically thrust line * *** MPROUED** * ~jgjj Plaid will mars wait Power * INoDes **WANDIT *U5Pster * *Dealers Irrotnd * yeUxIUrraTtYr 1 loft CORDJ * * torDry Stick Abrasive * *A Keen Machine gives exceptional *sanding control br excellent tinish * * 8ggg llaxrc mcI 1 hat Wand arid 1 * egnin *1 08gj Burlder Special 501 2 tIat 1 saltround wand axd 5 xl t grita *1 xe mxcuden 3 tIat 2 traIt Ixcnd * ndS 1 hull eands tO xl * grrts * Additional Wands Abrasives available * WANDIT MANUFACTURING 214 288-5789 * *PO Box 266 e Mesquite Texas 75149* April 1987 163 5105 Psroee*ucs sAss iAu5d555 cLissus Pass LIcSTCEIcST *LUC5U5 sassuacs *asS Yes PULL SIRS PUTTECsS IVOUC cesict 1LL5ST55Y55 P*eulcarIss *55 PLYInG lIST5UcVl5IS S. 5 5AC5 55 sIs PACK IPICS Sal
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/04
Page Numbers: 66, 162, 163
Control Line Scale Bill Boss SPRINGTIME preparation time Bob Emmett Seattle Skyraiders suggested recent Skywriter column spring months good time reflection last years contest performance thought perhaps time could used consider some basic non-rulebook rules use both off flying field ones could make coming competition season successful enjoyable rules Bob spoke general nature would apply events have some modification made apply spe cifically Scale events rules 1 Know rules particular Scale event sure read know rules AMA local event/events being flown Know number laps flight takes make official flight Know proper flying line size weight model Are mufflers required particular contest site Know flight options points 2 Have proper documentation Scale event will participating Re member considerable difference documentation requirements between Sport Precision Scale events Sport Scale maximum six pages docu mentation allowed Precision event has no set limitation sure provide good three- view drawing appropriate proof color markings subject alrcraft model present P-5 lB colors particular fighter squadron sure three-views dont use three-views ofaP-5 lD color documen tation support what have done model cant expect judge though might expert alrcraft judge model memory must judge basis proof provide Regardless whether its Sport Preci sion event good documentation will allow judges best possible job give model best possible score 3 Know equipment works before day contest Dont wait until contest time find out battery dead spare giow plugs home battery leads missing fuel bad fuel filter plugged up engine wont run Make handy checklist basic tools spare parts might need event see flight box before going field Dont fly model first time day meet sure test model its operating features long before contest will know going perform last thought leads us fourth final rule 4 Know limitations practice Re gardless experience level good idea try recognize limitations model own abilities As model sure operating features have built work properly smoothly dependably both ground air Remember models performance instances reflection well person handle controls during flight limitations come play Dont try performing maneuvers etc havent done before day contest level flying experience does allow contest place try first wing over brand new Scale model Last Ieastpractice thing can bring together Practice should done away contest atmosphere burden yourself pressures time limits associated competition Practice will help improve areas deficient will also provide better level confidence big contest day few last thoughts field use pit area engine test stand Exhaust spray noise inconsiderate nuisance Watch out equipment models others moving out pit area timely fashion Flying wires have stepped pit could mean dlsaster flying circle can summarize above following thought chances Scale event can improved knowing rules knowing equipment limitations providing proper documentation practicing FAI Team selection NASA National Association Scale Aeromodelers organiza tion topic dlscussion last months column column wrote about group East Coast modelers dlssatisfaction way team selection trials have held past few years wouldnt ordlnarily write about same subject again soon received NASA newsletter first aimost two years contained information about last months topic also other information indicate Continued page 162 66 Model Aviation Polands Jerry Ostrowaki flew /sscaie Lockheed P-38L-5L0 Aerolympics Power two 61 engInes Scale features Included retracting gear fowier flaps brakes missiles rockets bombs working cockpit instruments air brakes Preston plc Bill Harney Wakefield MA flew Japan ese A6M5 Zero 74 Aerolympics Lakehurst NJ Craft 1/o-scale weighs 7 lb 702 uses ST 60 power Other features include aluminum covering working instru ments cockpit controls retractable landing gear placed third 1970 World Champs Photo John Preston Robert Baisie Endicott NY pleased first-ever Scale projects Spitfire L Vought F4U CorsairR Theywere both made Sterling kits Baisie photos SMHTh ZNDUETNZRD 7555 S GbeI 5od Atmcadeo CA 93422 5I 456-1717 am InvIted join NATIONAL SOARING SOCIETY OFFICIAL AMA SOARING SPECIAL INTERESTGROUP YEARLY NSS SOAR-IN TOURNAMENTS NATION-WIDE EXCELLENCE AWARDS PROGRAM EXCELLENT 81-MONTHLY NEWSLETTER NSS FULLY SUPPORTS ThE F3B SOARING TEAM & 1SF SOARING PROGRAM NSS IS INVOLVED IN ThE ORGANIZATION AND OVERSEEING O ThE SOARING PORTION OF AMA NATS INCLUDING AWARDS BANQUET YEARLY DUES ARE $1200 SPECIAL FAMILY RATES NSS OFFICERS ARE FROM ALL 11 DISTRICTS Information Contact NSS Secretary/Treasurer R T DICK CR0 WLEY P0 Box 440342 Aurora CO 80044 towards supporting category Free Flight Club memberships $1250 per year says year-end renewal slip Should lower rates subscription newsletter am unable say can write Jim Adams SCAMPS Secretary 2538 W Spurgeon Santa Ana CA 92706 inquire accordingly Excuse now go dye some plastic See ya downwind Harry Murphy 3824 Oakwood Blvd Ander son IN 46011 FF Old-Timers/Haught Continued page 62 much wasbin trailing edge down enough Most fliers start i Other trim factors same both methods trim situation think step through NEW FOURMOST PRODUCTS Bulk head Fitting Simple method feed fuel vent tubes through solId bulkheads DrIll hole No lB drIll sIze bulkhead fIrewall up 3/8 thick ProvIdes sealed tank compartment elImInates fuel line chaffIng Color coded easy identIfIcatIon MOULDED NYLON FUELPROOF WeIght 1/2GM EACH SIze 3/32 10 PRICE 2for $250 FOURMOST PRODUCTS 4040 24th Ave Forest Grove OR 97116 Bomb Release Fourmost Bomb-release mechanism SImple lIght weIght device Ideal fun-fly events Fasten unIt plane screws provIded Attach spring-loaded latch thread connect throttle rudder servo CorrosIon problem unit molded nylon sprIng stainless WeIght 1/10 OUNCE PRICE $250 503 357-2732 before attempting change Take easy keep flying Clarence Haught 3226 Honeysuckle Dr Coeur dAlene ID 83814 Hemiptere/Backstrom Continued page 65 technique turn dryer twist warp Stratght place area hot air blast until tissue wrinkles flatten out remove hot air hold same position until cool may require applicationso have pa tience live central Texas have plenty grass fields fortestflymg calm winds testing Indoor models very rare As result usually make first test across bedroom onto bed Make up motor doubled 18-in-long Yn FAI rubber Proceed test glide adding clay necessary straight level glide model taken Indoor site glide tests continued using launch height about three feet appeared OK launch height increased normal standing post tion satisfied motor installed normally about 200 turns put few tries under power resulted removing clay added during glide tests adding downthrust now drawing other adjustment add bit clay right wing tip correct tendency turn too tightly left Fortunately model has rubber center very close model CG adding rubber causes very small trim change think best thing trimming model forget tandem wings just think model large tall CG about 60% MAC marked side view drawing CL Scale/Boss Continued page 66 NASA still alive making effort reestablish itself organization represent Scale modeling national level First respect NASA newsletter John Guenther said recognizes communica tion lack newsletter major problem within NASA solution may hand John hopes least part newsletter problem will solved through efforts Stan Alexander has just volun teered take job Replica editor Stan addition being current newsletter editor local Tennessee RC Club runs annual RC Scale Masters qualifying meet September Dixon TN appears Stan no stranger Scale modeling very well qualified handle job Replica editor wish him success tremendous undertaldng Stan has taken job Replica editor doesnt mean newsletter will miraculously appear regular intervals Stan going need material make publication guys gals heres come communication two-way street 1 62 Model Aviation AVAILABLE AT AMERICAS FINEST HOBBY SHOPS$495 DISTRIBUTED BY THERES NO OTHER SOURCE LIKE IT Thousands photos descriptions up-to-date information Aircraft Cars Boats Radios eSystems Engines Hardware Books eFinishing Materials Accessories Videos R/C Dealers Win $1 000 $500 $250 R/C Merchandise retailer choice eligible simply fill out return reader survey form issue RCBG 10th edition Winners will chosen random drawing Reader Survey participants local hobby shop does stock copies Guide please send request payment IS 10 plus postage/handflng 3 tec RadioContml Buyers Guide Clifton HouseClifton VA 22024 * You may use VISA Mautercard charge payment sending card number Cepiration date order cant expect output unless some form input input has come Scale modeler NASA now requesting input same columnists form photos building ideas contest reports rules problems gripes compliments can used newsletter now send material John Guenther RR#3 Box 261 Borden 1N47106 will see Stan gets FM team trials NASA now working upcoming team selection program urges interested Scale modelers West Coast East Coast make feelings known subject how/when/where trials should held Editors note Bill Boss could have known time wrote column Scale Team Selection Committee voted hold finals 1987 Nats siteLincoln NEon July 8-11 just prior start oftheNats RMcM John Guenther Team Selection Committee Chairman also looking modelers inter ested helping Scale judging chores both CL RC events NASA hopeful years program will produce some new faces new models perhaps team will emerge models fly well can also meet challenge static judging world competition last years team excel lent-flying models did team basis live up static judging challenge NASA-sponsored meet program Dale Arvin NASA VP has suggested NASA develop Scale meet program NASA would sponsor Scale meets AMA district events must FF CL RC Scale program would provide reimbursement AMA meet-sanction fee NASA provide Flight Achievement Award would bestowed along other troPhies awards provided meets primary sponsor Again full details latest effort NASA promote Scale modeling contact John Guenther address given few paragraphs above Well folks looks like NASA has taken several large steps its efforts representing organization Scale matters now up meet challenge respond ing Remember communication key word final analysis NASA can good representative Scale modeling community Scale modeler make Let NASA hear Please send correspondenceand espe ciallyphotosrelatingto CL Scale BillBoss 77-06 269 Street New Hyde Park NY 11040 CL Aerobatics/Fancher Continued page 67 usual solution space two wings least chord-width apart vertically have upper wing located somewhat forward lower Because plan operate Stunters fairly large angles attack would consider one-chord-width separation minimum might opt little extra good measure think good planform combat problems would two wings nearly equal size high aspect ratio ie span six seven times average chord upper wing would 1-times-the-average-chord higher lower both wings would approx imately equidistant vertically thrust line * *** MPROUED** * ~jgjj Plaid will mars wait Power * INoDes **WANDIT *U5Pster * *Dealers Irrotnd * yeUxIUrraTtYr 1 loft CORDJ * * torDry Stick Abrasive * *A Keen Machine gives exceptional *sanding control br excellent tinish * * 8ggg llaxrc mcI 1 hat Wand arid 1 * egnin *1 08gj Burlder Special 501 2 tIat 1 saltround wand axd 5 xl t grita *1 xe mxcuden 3 tIat 2 traIt Ixcnd * ndS 1 hull eands tO xl * grrts * Additional Wands Abrasives available * WANDIT MANUFACTURING 214 288-5789 * *PO Box 266 e Mesquite Texas 75149* April 1987 163 5105 Psroee*ucs sAss iAu5d555 cLissus Pass LIcSTCEIcST *LUC5U5 sassuacs *asS Yes PULL SIRS PUTTECsS IVOUC cesict 1LL5ST55Y55 P*eulcarIss *55 PLYInG lIST5UcVl5IS S. 5 5AC5 55 sIs PACK IPICS Sal