CONTROL LINE SCALE CONTROL SYSTEMS used Control Line Scale models usually two- three-line type sometimes combination two-line system generally used conjunction electronic controls controls use channels digital signals passed up insulated lines operating servos perform operational features such throttle control bomb drop flaps three-line system generally used standard Roberts GS bellcrank throttle control Other operating functions may incorporated through use additional bellcrank-and-pushrod arrangements However some Scale modelers prefer use combination two systemsthe three-line arrangement throttle control electronic system independently operates other features case up down lines three-line system insulated passing electronic signal March 1997 column talked about Northrop Gamma built Karl-Georg Krafft Germany recently sent letter containing basic information about fourline bellcrank system has used successfully Gamma Karl-Georg quick point out idea hishe found East German publication system composed three main bellcranks T E F two auxiliarylintermediate bellcranks what appears modified Stunt-type handle Bellcranks have added top bottom handle Although bellcrank sketch may seem complicated principle operation rather simple analogous two-line bellcrank system used Control Line models throttle control control handle calls up down elevator bellcrank E moved though bellcranks T F didnt exist However bellcranks T F allow independent operation elevator throttle flaps Connection between bellcrank handle has four equal-length lines system stays balance during flight up lines handle connected T bellcrank down lines connected F bellcrank accompanying photo shows Karl Georg s handle forefinger position operate handles upper bellcrank would operate T bellcrank throttle control operate flaps uses left hand operate handles lower bellcrank Practice coordination would allow elevator flaps throttle operation take place simultaneously Karl-Georg noted upper lower handle bellcranks slightly spring-loaded right side built-in adjustable stop spring loading built-in stop intermediate compensating arms help keep entire system balance prevent unwanted throttle flap operation will try obtain construction details measurements anyone wants try system Contest Activity West Coast reporter Fred Cronenwett says 13th annual Seebree Hayes AAA contest October 1996 Whittier Narrows Los Angeles great success Fun Precision events added normally-flown Profile Sport Scale fun event run accordance Garden State Circle Burners rules using 100-point scoring system As 10 points awarded static competition remaining 90 points given flight making scores very close among top contenders Precision event also closely contested Keith Trostles Martin Baker MB-5 scored 614 points Grant Hiestand s Nationals-winning Spacewalker followed 613 points Trostle s scratchbuilt MB-5 wingspan 43 inches powered 60 engine used five-line control addition throttle control model featured operating air scoop radiator heat control flap operation Other operating features sliding canopy control stick moved unison ailerons elevator Trostle also won NASA Flight Achievement Award Martin Baker Fred Cronenwett noted award usually presented Nationals can Keith Trostles scratch-built Precision Scale MB-5 won Ken Burtons first-place Profile P-38 first-place Fun Scale Seebree Hayes also won NASA Flight Achievement award Aerobatic Sukhoi Seebree Hayes Cronenwett photo May1997 123 SLOWFASTUPDOWN -I ELEVATOR PIVOT POINTS Belicrank handle system Karl Georg Krafft allows independent operation elevator flaps throttle PLUG-IN WING ADJUSTER KIT New iiImproved Wing Adjuster Very strong rigid also light weight Use two adjusters wing panel key panel fuselage allowing quick accurate alignment straight flight 4-Pack both wing panels $1295 GLASS CLOTH 7 oziSq Yard Fastest Filling Closest Weave Lightest Finished Weight Includes Detailed Instructions Big 3 Square Yard Pkg$895 WING TUBE AND SOCKET SETS Aluminum alloy tubing plug-in wings Includes special slip-fit phenolic sockets build wing panels Special lengths order 7/16 dia x 2 ft precision fit sockets$695 5/8 dia x 2 precision fit sockets$1095 7/8 dia x 2 ft precision fit sockets$1195 1-1/4diax2fV$995 1-1/2diax3ft$1495 PLUG-IN ADJUSTABLE STAB KIT Now can optimize stab incidence best flight charactensticsl pair glass-filled nylon adjusters included provide simple quick micro screw adjustment smaller front stab tube Main tube alloy aluminum matching phenolic socket Complete Package$995 3713 Pompano Drive Pensacola FL 32514 GATORPhone 904 494-0203 RIC Products Inc lMasterCard Welcomed $450 per item S&H dents add 6% Tax _LATI-IES Mills ls s PrecIsIon Instruments FREE CATALOG iHI] CAMPBELL TOOLS CO 21C10-M Selma Rd Spnngtield OH 45505 _____________________________________________ lM~w4 bs -322-8562 1800 omiber orders obtained upon request local Scale contests Bob Banka Scale Model Research donated three latest catalogs 50% discount certificates first-place winners Precision Sport Profile events Lynn Boss placed first Sport great-flying 90 four-stroke-powered Royal SR Corsair used standard three-line system throttle control down elevator drop bomb Ken Burton took first place Profile event P-38 Joltin Josie fun event flying Sukhoi Originally Midwest ARF RC kit Sukhoi 54inch wingspan powered K&B 40 scratch-built P-38 weighed three pounds 44-inch wingspan powered two Fox 15 engines Ken enlarged P-38s three-view drawings overhead projector could draw its plans Both models have throttle control via single-channel electronic systems Fred noted addition fun Precision events increased participation considerably events provided opportunity Precision Sport-type models compete against own kind Fun event also allowed non-Scale modeling types especially Stunt Carrier fliers try hand Scale-like event Getting Ready Flying Season time read column areas AMA Model Video Productions has produced two-tape collectors set 1996 Nationals Celebration Eagles Wouldnt exciting own piece AMA history Order video today Order Mail Phone Credit Card Check Mail AMA Nats Video Supply Services 5151 East Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Enclose $2995 /H single tape orders $1995 Phone Orders Call Toll Free 800 435-9262 Ext 212 Produced AMA Model Video Productions IWS4IPlease allow two weeks delivery 124 Model Aviation * Rubber ft Engine Power Free Flight Display control Une Electric Power RIC Airplanes Penn Valley Hobby center 837A W Main St Lanadale PA 19446 215- 3680770 LAi N p PT around country will coming out cold weather modelers will want go out fly airplanes Before rushing out field few things need checked Inspect control lines handles cleanliness have sitting winter make sure terminations still good condition Look broken cable strands corrosion replace parts necessary Check engines sure free deposits turn over freelya little Marvel Mystery Oil can great help loosening up stiff engine use lead-acid-type battery engine starting sure terminals corrosion-free starter cables good shape sure battery fully charged fuel supply has sitting winter sure still good engine has running well old fuel gives trouble dont ready blame enginechange fuel get field last take great care starting setting engine needle valvekeep hands away spinning prop Make start another flying season safe Please send ideas notices upcoming CL Scale events contest reports especially photos CL Scale activity address very top column minutes can upgraoe stan dard Futaba Airtronics servos ball bearing servos new EMS Ball Bearing Conversion Kit New case tops accurately molded super tough glass filled fuel-proof Celcon include top quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaft * Stops case top and/or plastic bushing wear * Prevents output gear shaft shimmy * Reduces friction improves servo centering * Enhances performance airplanes boats & cars * Mandatory helicopter servos * Free output arm provided case top * Guaranteed against breakage year * pay $3995 $2995 BBC-1Fits FUTABA S2815 128 S38/S138 orS48/S148 Servos set 4$2595 RBC-2As above set 1$695 C-3Fits AIRTRONICS 94102 Servos set 4$2595 -4As above set 1$695 nnC-5Ball Bearing Only JR 501 507 RCDAPOLLO 05 10 FOCUS HS300 HS500 ACE330342 342HS TOWER TS-5 Servos set 4$1995 Add $300 Shipping Handling ordera 714 692-1393 Info OnlyCalifornia Realdenta Add 775% Sales Tax 800 845-8978 Orders OnlyVISA MASTERcARD Accepted Fiberglass Parts available Lanier RC Inc Contact us fax 770-532-2163 information catalog send a self-addressed stamped envelope P 0 Box 458 Oakwood GA 30566 May1997 125 ~1 22463 Mission Yorba Linda C rjCJTES~ FREE COLOR CATALOG Choose over 200 exc ting k tes 0 Many unusual & Innovative des gns Call write catalog todayl I Into Wind 541 0314 408-MA Pearl St Boulder CO 80302 I
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/05
Page Numbers: 123, 124, 125
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/05
Page Numbers: 123, 124, 125
CONTROL LINE SCALE CONTROL SYSTEMS used Control Line Scale models usually two- three-line type sometimes combination two-line system generally used conjunction electronic controls controls use channels digital signals passed up insulated lines operating servos perform operational features such throttle control bomb drop flaps three-line system generally used standard Roberts GS bellcrank throttle control Other operating functions may incorporated through use additional bellcrank-and-pushrod arrangements However some Scale modelers prefer use combination two systemsthe three-line arrangement throttle control electronic system independently operates other features case up down lines three-line system insulated passing electronic signal March 1997 column talked about Northrop Gamma built Karl-Georg Krafft Germany recently sent letter containing basic information about fourline bellcrank system has used successfully Gamma Karl-Georg quick point out idea hishe found East German publication system composed three main bellcranks T E F two auxiliarylintermediate bellcranks what appears modified Stunt-type handle Bellcranks have added top bottom handle Although bellcrank sketch may seem complicated principle operation rather simple analogous two-line bellcrank system used Control Line models throttle control control handle calls up down elevator bellcrank E moved though bellcranks T F didnt exist However bellcranks T F allow independent operation elevator throttle flaps Connection between bellcrank handle has four equal-length lines system stays balance during flight up lines handle connected T bellcrank down lines connected F bellcrank accompanying photo shows Karl Georg s handle forefinger position operate handles upper bellcrank would operate T bellcrank throttle control operate flaps uses left hand operate handles lower bellcrank Practice coordination would allow elevator flaps throttle operation take place simultaneously Karl-Georg noted upper lower handle bellcranks slightly spring-loaded right side built-in adjustable stop spring loading built-in stop intermediate compensating arms help keep entire system balance prevent unwanted throttle flap operation will try obtain construction details measurements anyone wants try system Contest Activity West Coast reporter Fred Cronenwett says 13th annual Seebree Hayes AAA contest October 1996 Whittier Narrows Los Angeles great success Fun Precision events added normally-flown Profile Sport Scale fun event run accordance Garden State Circle Burners rules using 100-point scoring system As 10 points awarded static competition remaining 90 points given flight making scores very close among top contenders Precision event also closely contested Keith Trostles Martin Baker MB-5 scored 614 points Grant Hiestand s Nationals-winning Spacewalker followed 613 points Trostle s scratchbuilt MB-5 wingspan 43 inches powered 60 engine used five-line control addition throttle control model featured operating air scoop radiator heat control flap operation Other operating features sliding canopy control stick moved unison ailerons elevator Trostle also won NASA Flight Achievement Award Martin Baker Fred Cronenwett noted award usually presented Nationals can Keith Trostles scratch-built Precision Scale MB-5 won Ken Burtons first-place Profile P-38 first-place Fun Scale Seebree Hayes also won NASA Flight Achievement award Aerobatic Sukhoi Seebree Hayes Cronenwett photo May1997 123 SLOWFASTUPDOWN -I ELEVATOR PIVOT POINTS Belicrank handle system Karl Georg Krafft allows independent operation elevator flaps throttle PLUG-IN WING ADJUSTER KIT New iiImproved Wing Adjuster Very strong rigid also light weight Use two adjusters wing panel key panel fuselage allowing quick accurate alignment straight flight 4-Pack both wing panels $1295 GLASS CLOTH 7 oziSq Yard Fastest Filling Closest Weave Lightest Finished Weight Includes Detailed Instructions Big 3 Square Yard Pkg$895 WING TUBE AND SOCKET SETS Aluminum alloy tubing plug-in wings Includes special slip-fit phenolic sockets build wing panels Special lengths order 7/16 dia x 2 ft precision fit sockets$695 5/8 dia x 2 precision fit sockets$1095 7/8 dia x 2 ft precision fit sockets$1195 1-1/4diax2fV$995 1-1/2diax3ft$1495 PLUG-IN ADJUSTABLE STAB KIT Now can optimize stab incidence best flight charactensticsl pair glass-filled nylon adjusters included provide simple quick micro screw adjustment smaller front stab tube Main tube alloy aluminum matching phenolic socket Complete Package$995 3713 Pompano Drive Pensacola FL 32514 GATORPhone 904 494-0203 RIC Products Inc lMasterCard Welcomed $450 per item S&H dents add 6% Tax _LATI-IES Mills ls s PrecIsIon Instruments FREE CATALOG iHI] CAMPBELL TOOLS CO 21C10-M Selma Rd Spnngtield OH 45505 _____________________________________________ lM~w4 bs -322-8562 1800 omiber orders obtained upon request local Scale contests Bob Banka Scale Model Research donated three latest catalogs 50% discount certificates first-place winners Precision Sport Profile events Lynn Boss placed first Sport great-flying 90 four-stroke-powered Royal SR Corsair used standard three-line system throttle control down elevator drop bomb Ken Burton took first place Profile event P-38 Joltin Josie fun event flying Sukhoi Originally Midwest ARF RC kit Sukhoi 54inch wingspan powered K&B 40 scratch-built P-38 weighed three pounds 44-inch wingspan powered two Fox 15 engines Ken enlarged P-38s three-view drawings overhead projector could draw its plans Both models have throttle control via single-channel electronic systems Fred noted addition fun Precision events increased participation considerably events provided opportunity Precision Sport-type models compete against own kind Fun event also allowed non-Scale modeling types especially Stunt Carrier fliers try hand Scale-like event Getting Ready Flying Season time read column areas AMA Model Video Productions has produced two-tape collectors set 1996 Nationals Celebration Eagles Wouldnt exciting own piece AMA history Order video today Order Mail Phone Credit Card Check Mail AMA Nats Video Supply Services 5151 East Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Enclose $2995 /H single tape orders $1995 Phone Orders Call Toll Free 800 435-9262 Ext 212 Produced AMA Model Video Productions IWS4IPlease allow two weeks delivery 124 Model Aviation * Rubber ft Engine Power Free Flight Display control Une Electric Power RIC Airplanes Penn Valley Hobby center 837A W Main St Lanadale PA 19446 215- 3680770 LAi N p PT around country will coming out cold weather modelers will want go out fly airplanes Before rushing out field few things need checked Inspect control lines handles cleanliness have sitting winter make sure terminations still good condition Look broken cable strands corrosion replace parts necessary Check engines sure free deposits turn over freelya little Marvel Mystery Oil can great help loosening up stiff engine use lead-acid-type battery engine starting sure terminals corrosion-free starter cables good shape sure battery fully charged fuel supply has sitting winter sure still good engine has running well old fuel gives trouble dont ready blame enginechange fuel get field last take great care starting setting engine needle valvekeep hands away spinning prop Make start another flying season safe Please send ideas notices upcoming CL Scale events contest reports especially photos CL Scale activity address very top column minutes can upgraoe stan dard Futaba Airtronics servos ball bearing servos new EMS Ball Bearing Conversion Kit New case tops accurately molded super tough glass filled fuel-proof Celcon include top quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaft * Stops case top and/or plastic bushing wear * Prevents output gear shaft shimmy * Reduces friction improves servo centering * Enhances performance airplanes boats & cars * Mandatory helicopter servos * Free output arm provided case top * Guaranteed against breakage year * pay $3995 $2995 BBC-1Fits FUTABA S2815 128 S38/S138 orS48/S148 Servos set 4$2595 RBC-2As above set 1$695 C-3Fits AIRTRONICS 94102 Servos set 4$2595 -4As above set 1$695 nnC-5Ball Bearing Only JR 501 507 RCDAPOLLO 05 10 FOCUS HS300 HS500 ACE330342 342HS TOWER TS-5 Servos set 4$1995 Add $300 Shipping Handling ordera 714 692-1393 Info OnlyCalifornia Realdenta Add 775% Sales Tax 800 845-8978 Orders OnlyVISA MASTERcARD Accepted Fiberglass Parts available Lanier RC Inc Contact us fax 770-532-2163 information catalog send a self-addressed stamped envelope P 0 Box 458 Oakwood GA 30566 May1997 125 ~1 22463 Mission Yorba Linda C rjCJTES~ FREE COLOR CATALOG Choose over 200 exc ting k tes 0 Many unusual & Innovative des gns Call write catalog todayl I Into Wind 541 0314 408-MA Pearl St Boulder CO 80302 I
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/05
Page Numbers: 123, 124, 125
CONTROL LINE SCALE CONTROL SYSTEMS used Control Line Scale models usually two- three-line type sometimes combination two-line system generally used conjunction electronic controls controls use channels digital signals passed up insulated lines operating servos perform operational features such throttle control bomb drop flaps three-line system generally used standard Roberts GS bellcrank throttle control Other operating functions may incorporated through use additional bellcrank-and-pushrod arrangements However some Scale modelers prefer use combination two systemsthe three-line arrangement throttle control electronic system independently operates other features case up down lines three-line system insulated passing electronic signal March 1997 column talked about Northrop Gamma built Karl-Georg Krafft Germany recently sent letter containing basic information about fourline bellcrank system has used successfully Gamma Karl-Georg quick point out idea hishe found East German publication system composed three main bellcranks T E F two auxiliarylintermediate bellcranks what appears modified Stunt-type handle Bellcranks have added top bottom handle Although bellcrank sketch may seem complicated principle operation rather simple analogous two-line bellcrank system used Control Line models throttle control control handle calls up down elevator bellcrank E moved though bellcranks T F didnt exist However bellcranks T F allow independent operation elevator throttle flaps Connection between bellcrank handle has four equal-length lines system stays balance during flight up lines handle connected T bellcrank down lines connected F bellcrank accompanying photo shows Karl Georg s handle forefinger position operate handles upper bellcrank would operate T bellcrank throttle control operate flaps uses left hand operate handles lower bellcrank Practice coordination would allow elevator flaps throttle operation take place simultaneously Karl-Georg noted upper lower handle bellcranks slightly spring-loaded right side built-in adjustable stop spring loading built-in stop intermediate compensating arms help keep entire system balance prevent unwanted throttle flap operation will try obtain construction details measurements anyone wants try system Contest Activity West Coast reporter Fred Cronenwett says 13th annual Seebree Hayes AAA contest October 1996 Whittier Narrows Los Angeles great success Fun Precision events added normally-flown Profile Sport Scale fun event run accordance Garden State Circle Burners rules using 100-point scoring system As 10 points awarded static competition remaining 90 points given flight making scores very close among top contenders Precision event also closely contested Keith Trostles Martin Baker MB-5 scored 614 points Grant Hiestand s Nationals-winning Spacewalker followed 613 points Trostle s scratchbuilt MB-5 wingspan 43 inches powered 60 engine used five-line control addition throttle control model featured operating air scoop radiator heat control flap operation Other operating features sliding canopy control stick moved unison ailerons elevator Trostle also won NASA Flight Achievement Award Martin Baker Fred Cronenwett noted award usually presented Nationals can Keith Trostles scratch-built Precision Scale MB-5 won Ken Burtons first-place Profile P-38 first-place Fun Scale Seebree Hayes also won NASA Flight Achievement award Aerobatic Sukhoi Seebree Hayes Cronenwett photo May1997 123 SLOWFASTUPDOWN -I ELEVATOR PIVOT POINTS Belicrank handle system Karl Georg Krafft allows independent operation elevator flaps throttle PLUG-IN WING ADJUSTER KIT New iiImproved Wing Adjuster Very strong rigid also light weight Use two adjusters wing panel key panel fuselage allowing quick accurate alignment straight flight 4-Pack both wing panels $1295 GLASS CLOTH 7 oziSq Yard Fastest Filling Closest Weave Lightest Finished Weight Includes Detailed Instructions Big 3 Square Yard Pkg$895 WING TUBE AND SOCKET SETS Aluminum alloy tubing plug-in wings Includes special slip-fit phenolic sockets build wing panels Special lengths order 7/16 dia x 2 ft precision fit sockets$695 5/8 dia x 2 precision fit sockets$1095 7/8 dia x 2 ft precision fit sockets$1195 1-1/4diax2fV$995 1-1/2diax3ft$1495 PLUG-IN ADJUSTABLE STAB KIT Now can optimize stab incidence best flight charactensticsl pair glass-filled nylon adjusters included provide simple quick micro screw adjustment smaller front stab tube Main tube alloy aluminum matching phenolic socket Complete Package$995 3713 Pompano Drive Pensacola FL 32514 GATORPhone 904 494-0203 RIC Products Inc lMasterCard Welcomed $450 per item S&H dents add 6% Tax _LATI-IES Mills ls s PrecIsIon Instruments FREE CATALOG iHI] CAMPBELL TOOLS CO 21C10-M Selma Rd Spnngtield OH 45505 _____________________________________________ lM~w4 bs -322-8562 1800 omiber orders obtained upon request local Scale contests Bob Banka Scale Model Research donated three latest catalogs 50% discount certificates first-place winners Precision Sport Profile events Lynn Boss placed first Sport great-flying 90 four-stroke-powered Royal SR Corsair used standard three-line system throttle control down elevator drop bomb Ken Burton took first place Profile event P-38 Joltin Josie fun event flying Sukhoi Originally Midwest ARF RC kit Sukhoi 54inch wingspan powered K&B 40 scratch-built P-38 weighed three pounds 44-inch wingspan powered two Fox 15 engines Ken enlarged P-38s three-view drawings overhead projector could draw its plans Both models have throttle control via single-channel electronic systems Fred noted addition fun Precision events increased participation considerably events provided opportunity Precision Sport-type models compete against own kind Fun event also allowed non-Scale modeling types especially Stunt Carrier fliers try hand Scale-like event Getting Ready Flying Season time read column areas AMA Model Video Productions has produced two-tape collectors set 1996 Nationals Celebration Eagles Wouldnt exciting own piece AMA history Order video today Order Mail Phone Credit Card Check Mail AMA Nats Video Supply Services 5151 East Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Enclose $2995 /H single tape orders $1995 Phone Orders Call Toll Free 800 435-9262 Ext 212 Produced AMA Model Video Productions IWS4IPlease allow two weeks delivery 124 Model Aviation * Rubber ft Engine Power Free Flight Display control Une Electric Power RIC Airplanes Penn Valley Hobby center 837A W Main St Lanadale PA 19446 215- 3680770 LAi N p PT around country will coming out cold weather modelers will want go out fly airplanes Before rushing out field few things need checked Inspect control lines handles cleanliness have sitting winter make sure terminations still good condition Look broken cable strands corrosion replace parts necessary Check engines sure free deposits turn over freelya little Marvel Mystery Oil can great help loosening up stiff engine use lead-acid-type battery engine starting sure terminals corrosion-free starter cables good shape sure battery fully charged fuel supply has sitting winter sure still good engine has running well old fuel gives trouble dont ready blame enginechange fuel get field last take great care starting setting engine needle valvekeep hands away spinning prop Make start another flying season safe Please send ideas notices upcoming CL Scale events contest reports especially photos CL Scale activity address very top column minutes can upgraoe stan dard Futaba Airtronics servos ball bearing servos new EMS Ball Bearing Conversion Kit New case tops accurately molded super tough glass filled fuel-proof Celcon include top quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaft * Stops case top and/or plastic bushing wear * Prevents output gear shaft shimmy * Reduces friction improves servo centering * Enhances performance airplanes boats & cars * Mandatory helicopter servos * Free output arm provided case top * Guaranteed against breakage year * pay $3995 $2995 BBC-1Fits FUTABA S2815 128 S38/S138 orS48/S148 Servos set 4$2595 RBC-2As above set 1$695 C-3Fits AIRTRONICS 94102 Servos set 4$2595 -4As above set 1$695 nnC-5Ball Bearing Only JR 501 507 RCDAPOLLO 05 10 FOCUS HS300 HS500 ACE330342 342HS TOWER TS-5 Servos set 4$1995 Add $300 Shipping Handling ordera 714 692-1393 Info OnlyCalifornia Realdenta Add 775% Sales Tax 800 845-8978 Orders OnlyVISA MASTERcARD Accepted Fiberglass Parts available Lanier RC Inc Contact us fax 770-532-2163 information catalog send a self-addressed stamped envelope P 0 Box 458 Oakwood GA 30566 May1997 125 ~1 22463 Mission Yorba Linda C rjCJTES~ FREE COLOR CATALOG Choose over 200 exc ting k tes 0 Many unusual & Innovative des gns Call write catalog todayl I Into Wind 541 0314 408-MA Pearl St Boulder CO 80302 I
