CONTROL LINE SCALE GROUND HANDLING setting up model proper ground tracking presented August 1997 column Grant Hiestand told us importance proper ground handling accomplish During next couple months will explore ideas Fred Cronenwett West Coast reporter about throttle control test flying especially new Scale models Throttle Control some may old hat some readers am sure newcomers aeromodeling especially Control Line CL Scale might benefit few words basics knows Maybe some Old-Timers might find interesting Some CL models such flown Speed Combat use engines fixed venturi needle valve run fixed rpm until fuel supply gone other models such flown Navy Carrier Scale Sport flying have throttle control Throttle control possible engine equipped carburetor allows venturi opened closed metering air/fuel mixture giving control engine rpm Such arrangement want Scale models possible model throttle control participate Scale competition odds placing well very good Throttle control essential performing flight ground maneuvers allows Scale models flown realistic manner commonly used methods controlling throttle via standard three-line handle bellcrank newer electronic systems servos used Scale modelers Fred Cronenwett points out pilots may think too much about throttle control perhaps important aspects Scale flying must used properly throughout Scale models flight first things want before taking new model air make sure taxis properly review ground handling last months column might necessary well models tracking start engine make needle valve adjustments lower engine rpm idle model should able stand still its own Apply little power get model rolling begins roll too fast cut back power apply again needed Too much power time might cause unwanted amount torque causing model come circle prepared step back keep tension lines Take time get feel model its tracking around circle youre satisfied models taxi capabilities youre ready takeoff Chuck Snyders Cincinnati OH profile de Havilland Hornet Fighter MK-3 Two 05 Max 30s 56-inch span Snyder photo may have seen Scale modeler starts models engine runs out middle circle picks up handle calls release model engine full throttle model appears shot out cannon resulting unrealistic takeoff proper realistic manner start engine sure running properly idle full power go out handle unless ground crew started engine bring engine rpm idle speed call models release can gradually apply power models takeoff roll liftoff youre flying model tail wheel idea keep the ground until model has picked up some speed can accomplished small amount up elevator As speed picked up slowly bring elevator neutral tall wheel should begin come off ground leaving model roll main landing gear Keep increasing engines power until model has attained sufficient speed apply slight amount up elevator allowing model rise air its own Never force model off ground before its ready fly may cause stall results could disastrous flying characteristics model generally different patience practice experience essential October 1997 125 Ken Longs Precision Scale scratch-built Japanese Judy Has rivet surface detail expected Precision Cronenweft photo Lynn Bosss Denver CO Royal kit Corsair consistent winner 0S 90 four-stroke three-line system J & C HOBBIES Order Line 1-800-309-8314 Info Line 412-796-9344 24hr Fax Order line 412-798-9867 will customize Hitec radio upgrade servos no servos Tx only? Focus 2 SS 72mHz AM6595 Focus 4 FM w14 HS-30013095 Focus 6 FM w14 HS-42215995 Flash 5 FM w/4 HS-42217995 Prism 7XF FM w/4 HS42222195 Prism7XS FM w/Spec w/4 HS-42230995 Prism 7X FM w/Spectra Tx only19995 RDC Supreme Rx w/crystal6295 535 Micro Rx w/crystal6795 HS-60 Super Micro 16 oz/in3895 HS-80 Sub Micro 1 oz/in2495 HS-85 Mighty Micro 38 ozlin2995 HS-101 Mini 24 ox/in2195 HS-205 BB Super mini 43 oz/ln2795 HS-225 Super Mini 50 ox/In2995 HS-300 Super Sport 42 ox/in1095 HS-422 Pro-servo 43 ox/in1395 HS-425 BB Pro w/dual ball bearings1995 HS-525 BB Hi Speed 47 oz/in3595 HS-545 BE Hi Torque 62 oz/in3595 HS-605 BB Hi Torque 77 oz/in3795 HS-615 MG Super Torque lO7ozIln4095 HS-700 BB Giant Scale 133 ox2995 HS-75 BE Retract 90 ox/in3995 CIRRUS SERVOS CS-20 Sub-Micro2299 CS-30 Pro Mini1999 CS-SO Standard Sport999 CS-60 BE Hi Torque1699 CS-60 MG Hi Torque metal gear2199 CS-70 148 Type1099 CS-70 BE Standard Pro1499 CS-80 MG Super Torque2299 CS-90 Low Profile1299 CS-90 BE Fast/Low Profile1799 CS-100 BE Retract2499 CS-400 Giant Pro BE2199 CS-600 Jumbo Pro Super Torque4499 AIRBORNE PACK SPECIALS Combos include ROD Supreme Receiver w/crystal switch harness & aileron ext #14 OS-OQEB Hi-Torque12995 #24 CS-6OMG Hi-Torque14995 #34 CS-SO Standard Sport10195 #44 CS-70 Standard Pro10595 #64 CS7OBB Pro11995 #62 CS30 BE Mini10295 #72 CS-400 BE Giant Pro10595 J&C Sound Security1995 J&C Fun-Bat2495 Combo wfFhunder Tiger GP 16 6996 call 6-Pack special Shipping & Handling . $500 Continental USA Most Orders Shipped 24 brs J & C Hobbies Street Penn Hills PA 16236 Visa Mastercard Discover Accepted Prices Subject Change Without Notice model happens nose gear procedure pretty much same above except apply small amount down elevator keep nose wheel ground during takeoff roll As models ground speed increases release down elevator allowing nose wheel leave ground model will still rolling main landing gear slight amount up elevator continuing increase engine rpm will allow model lift off ground its own model has climbed out its takeoff roll reached proper flight altitude can cut back power allowing model fly cruising speed Remember name game Scale event realismyour model should look fly like prototype Ill continue next month Freds ideas thoughts test flying emphasis getting work-of-art back ground piece 1950s Plans Would like obtain copy plans tracings wood parts old Aristocraft Eureka Kyosho Kyo multiengine CL Scale kits Ken Wilson can supply copies of early models including Douglas DC-6B Beech C-45 Fairchild C 119 C-124 Globemaster P2V-4 P2V-7 versions Neptune Convair B36 full listing plans send SASE envelope Kenneth D Wilson 2324 E Florida St Evansville IN 47711-4812 self-addressed stamped envelope enclosed request list will sent Telephone inquiries may made 812 477-7176 9 am-9 pm Central Daylight Savings Time Hint Workshop have scroll saw equipped blower vacuum device keep sawdust off top work making cuts Bob Furr notes Dremel scroll saw does carry sawdust away since wears dust mask cannot keep cutting line visible fix Bob cuts small hole mask inserts straw blows through straw directing air cuffing area takes very few puffs breath keep area clear little practice can inhale through nose exhale through mouth Bob also noted after years use scroll saw picking up bit rust After cleaning steel wool applied coat auto wax flat metal surface saw table does wax help keep metal rust-free greatly reduces drag friction cutting item found Orbiting Eagles Omaha NE newsletter Months Photos Profile de Havilland Hornet Fighter MK-3 scratchbuilt Chuck Snyder Cincinnati Ohio MK-3 has wingspan 56 inches powered two OS Max 30s model equipped electronics operation flaps bomb drop throttle control May issue showed couple great models last years Seebree Hayes contest Whittier Narrows Los Angeles have couple month Japanese Yokosuka D4Y3 Suisei Judy dive bomber Ken Long Whittier California model flew 1986 Federation Aeronautique Interuationale FAT trials Judy crashed now restored competing again model has wingspan 56 inches complete rivet great surface detail An electronic system provides control engines throttle flaps retractable landing gear Lynn Boss Denver CO has great contest success Sport Scale version Corsair its start form Royal Kit Lynns Corsair powered OS 90 four-stroke engine provides ample power keep great-looking model flying well standard three-line bellcrank handle used throttle control down elevator used bomb drop feature Please send ideas notice upcoming CL Scale events contest reports especially photos CL Scale activity address very top column * 126 Model Aviation wait longer expenence awesome thrill paintin sky S 117111 SUPERDRI AVIATION SMOKE OIL iv PteAlve seteke oil fonodeleet FOUS CONVENIENT UNITS lii Supatiot inlenve Settike U E,ceIIenI peetielenceJ55 1191$1255 SI COnSlOlentCase 4 1gaI Jugs$4800 Dave von .. ' 5. Stricke Ask ieovstti eanalavlvres like AMP TMSPlI lSgaI$5600 SUPESOSI has canted its repelehen 040 free ae beet Ask Dave PatnekJ DaeSSgaI$27505 ITS TIME YOU TRIED SOME Order Toll-Free Calling 800 545-8777 6atItft4o MOW AVtATIOt ASSOCIATIS INC 9707 South 70th Avenue Srldgevlw IL 60458 706 590-0009 Fax 706 609-1040 -sue-s0 Top Quality MECOA RJLI & HP engines accessories ZMEcOA5~ IaglaaEgUliws W TM Better Deals Youll Find Magazine Visit Biggest Model Engine Website Anywhere WWWEIIWECOACOIW Cant log Ask friend p nt Spec ala page webalte send Si 00 84 page Cata og MEC WI. MO5ELEUINECUMPAVV5FANE5ICA PO Box 98 Sierra Madre California 91025 Telephone 626-359-6972 Fax 626-301-0298
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/10
Page Numbers: 125, 126
CONTROL LINE SCALE GROUND HANDLING setting up model proper ground tracking presented August 1997 column Grant Hiestand told us importance proper ground handling accomplish During next couple months will explore ideas Fred Cronenwett West Coast reporter about throttle control test flying especially new Scale models Throttle Control some may old hat some readers am sure newcomers aeromodeling especially Control Line CL Scale might benefit few words basics knows Maybe some Old-Timers might find interesting Some CL models such flown Speed Combat use engines fixed venturi needle valve run fixed rpm until fuel supply gone other models such flown Navy Carrier Scale Sport flying have throttle control Throttle control possible engine equipped carburetor allows venturi opened closed metering air/fuel mixture giving control engine rpm Such arrangement want Scale models possible model throttle control participate Scale competition odds placing well very good Throttle control essential performing flight ground maneuvers allows Scale models flown realistic manner commonly used methods controlling throttle via standard three-line handle bellcrank newer electronic systems servos used Scale modelers Fred Cronenwett points out pilots may think too much about throttle control perhaps important aspects Scale flying must used properly throughout Scale models flight first things want before taking new model air make sure taxis properly review ground handling last months column might necessary well models tracking start engine make needle valve adjustments lower engine rpm idle model should able stand still its own Apply little power get model rolling begins roll too fast cut back power apply again needed Too much power time might cause unwanted amount torque causing model come circle prepared step back keep tension lines Take time get feel model its tracking around circle youre satisfied models taxi capabilities youre ready takeoff Chuck Snyders Cincinnati OH profile de Havilland Hornet Fighter MK-3 Two 05 Max 30s 56-inch span Snyder photo may have seen Scale modeler starts models engine runs out middle circle picks up handle calls release model engine full throttle model appears shot out cannon resulting unrealistic takeoff proper realistic manner start engine sure running properly idle full power go out handle unless ground crew started engine bring engine rpm idle speed call models release can gradually apply power models takeoff roll liftoff youre flying model tail wheel idea keep the ground until model has picked up some speed can accomplished small amount up elevator As speed picked up slowly bring elevator neutral tall wheel should begin come off ground leaving model roll main landing gear Keep increasing engines power until model has attained sufficient speed apply slight amount up elevator allowing model rise air its own Never force model off ground before its ready fly may cause stall results could disastrous flying characteristics model generally different patience practice experience essential October 1997 125 Ken Longs Precision Scale scratch-built Japanese Judy Has rivet surface detail expected Precision Cronenweft photo Lynn Bosss Denver CO Royal kit Corsair consistent winner 0S 90 four-stroke three-line system J & C HOBBIES Order Line 1-800-309-8314 Info Line 412-796-9344 24hr Fax Order line 412-798-9867 will customize Hitec radio upgrade servos no servos Tx only? Focus 2 SS 72mHz AM6595 Focus 4 FM w14 HS-30013095 Focus 6 FM w14 HS-42215995 Flash 5 FM w/4 HS-42217995 Prism 7XF FM w/4 HS42222195 Prism7XS FM w/Spec w/4 HS-42230995 Prism 7X FM w/Spectra Tx only19995 RDC Supreme Rx w/crystal6295 535 Micro Rx w/crystal6795 HS-60 Super Micro 16 oz/in3895 HS-80 Sub Micro 1 oz/in2495 HS-85 Mighty Micro 38 ozlin2995 HS-101 Mini 24 ox/in2195 HS-205 BB Super mini 43 oz/ln2795 HS-225 Super Mini 50 ox/In2995 HS-300 Super Sport 42 ox/in1095 HS-422 Pro-servo 43 ox/in1395 HS-425 BB Pro w/dual ball bearings1995 HS-525 BB Hi Speed 47 oz/in3595 HS-545 BE Hi Torque 62 oz/in3595 HS-605 BB Hi Torque 77 oz/in3795 HS-615 MG Super Torque lO7ozIln4095 HS-700 BB Giant Scale 133 ox2995 HS-75 BE Retract 90 ox/in3995 CIRRUS SERVOS CS-20 Sub-Micro2299 CS-30 Pro Mini1999 CS-SO Standard Sport999 CS-60 BE Hi Torque1699 CS-60 MG Hi Torque metal gear2199 CS-70 148 Type1099 CS-70 BE Standard Pro1499 CS-80 MG Super Torque2299 CS-90 Low Profile1299 CS-90 BE Fast/Low Profile1799 CS-100 BE Retract2499 CS-400 Giant Pro BE2199 CS-600 Jumbo Pro Super Torque4499 AIRBORNE PACK SPECIALS Combos include ROD Supreme Receiver w/crystal switch harness & aileron ext #14 OS-OQEB Hi-Torque12995 #24 CS-6OMG Hi-Torque14995 #34 CS-SO Standard Sport10195 #44 CS-70 Standard Pro10595 #64 CS7OBB Pro11995 #62 CS30 BE Mini10295 #72 CS-400 BE Giant Pro10595 J&C Sound Security1995 J&C Fun-Bat2495 Combo wfFhunder Tiger GP 16 6996 call 6-Pack special Shipping & Handling . $500 Continental USA Most Orders Shipped 24 brs J & C Hobbies Street Penn Hills PA 16236 Visa Mastercard Discover Accepted Prices Subject Change Without Notice model happens nose gear procedure pretty much same above except apply small amount down elevator keep nose wheel ground during takeoff roll As models ground speed increases release down elevator allowing nose wheel leave ground model will still rolling main landing gear slight amount up elevator continuing increase engine rpm will allow model lift off ground its own model has climbed out its takeoff roll reached proper flight altitude can cut back power allowing model fly cruising speed Remember name game Scale event realismyour model should look fly like prototype Ill continue next month Freds ideas thoughts test flying emphasis getting work-of-art back ground piece 1950s Plans Would like obtain copy plans tracings wood parts old Aristocraft Eureka Kyosho Kyo multiengine CL Scale kits Ken Wilson can supply copies of early models including Douglas DC-6B Beech C-45 Fairchild C 119 C-124 Globemaster P2V-4 P2V-7 versions Neptune Convair B36 full listing plans send SASE envelope Kenneth D Wilson 2324 E Florida St Evansville IN 47711-4812 self-addressed stamped envelope enclosed request list will sent Telephone inquiries may made 812 477-7176 9 am-9 pm Central Daylight Savings Time Hint Workshop have scroll saw equipped blower vacuum device keep sawdust off top work making cuts Bob Furr notes Dremel scroll saw does carry sawdust away since wears dust mask cannot keep cutting line visible fix Bob cuts small hole mask inserts straw blows through straw directing air cuffing area takes very few puffs breath keep area clear little practice can inhale through nose exhale through mouth Bob also noted after years use scroll saw picking up bit rust After cleaning steel wool applied coat auto wax flat metal surface saw table does wax help keep metal rust-free greatly reduces drag friction cutting item found Orbiting Eagles Omaha NE newsletter Months Photos Profile de Havilland Hornet Fighter MK-3 scratchbuilt Chuck Snyder Cincinnati Ohio MK-3 has wingspan 56 inches powered two OS Max 30s model equipped electronics operation flaps bomb drop throttle control May issue showed couple great models last years Seebree Hayes contest Whittier Narrows Los Angeles have couple month Japanese Yokosuka D4Y3 Suisei Judy dive bomber Ken Long Whittier California model flew 1986 Federation Aeronautique Interuationale FAT trials Judy crashed now restored competing again model has wingspan 56 inches complete rivet great surface detail An electronic system provides control engines throttle flaps retractable landing gear Lynn Boss Denver CO has great contest success Sport Scale version Corsair its start form Royal Kit Lynns Corsair powered OS 90 four-stroke engine provides ample power keep great-looking model flying well standard three-line bellcrank handle used throttle control down elevator used bomb drop feature Please send ideas notice upcoming CL Scale events contest reports especially photos CL Scale activity address very top column * 126 Model Aviation wait longer expenence awesome thrill paintin sky S 117111 SUPERDRI AVIATION SMOKE OIL iv PteAlve seteke oil fonodeleet FOUS CONVENIENT UNITS lii Supatiot inlenve Settike U E,ceIIenI peetielenceJ55 1191$1255 SI COnSlOlentCase 4 1gaI Jugs$4800 Dave von .. ' 5. Stricke Ask ieovstti eanalavlvres like AMP TMSPlI lSgaI$5600 SUPESOSI has canted its repelehen 040 free ae beet Ask Dave PatnekJ DaeSSgaI$27505 ITS TIME YOU TRIED SOME Order Toll-Free Calling 800 545-8777 6atItft4o MOW AVtATIOt ASSOCIATIS INC 9707 South 70th Avenue Srldgevlw IL 60458 706 590-0009 Fax 706 609-1040 -sue-s0 Top Quality MECOA RJLI & HP engines accessories ZMEcOA5~ IaglaaEgUliws W TM Better Deals Youll Find Magazine Visit Biggest Model Engine Website Anywhere WWWEIIWECOACOIW Cant log Ask friend p nt Spec ala page webalte send Si 00 84 page Cata og MEC WI. MO5ELEUINECUMPAVV5FANE5ICA PO Box 98 Sierra Madre California 91025 Telephone 626-359-6972 Fax 626-301-0298