CONTROL LINE SCALE Flying continued August October columns talked about setting up Scale models proper ground handling throttle control taxiing have progressed point getting model air Ill continue discussion Eight Glide required number laps competition getting super-special project safely back ground Now know can fully control aircrafts engine successfully get model airborne consider model will react properly powered should have gotten airborne having apply full throttle Keep airborne two three feet above ground gives opportunity evaluate models stability short distance get model back ground case emergency During low-level flight want see models center gravity CC okay Does tail model hang down requiring down elevator lift need nose weight line tension good need rudder offset elevator control oversensitive Does slight elevator movement give large reaction models flight feel changes corrections required time get model back ground make After making changes put model back air proceed flight tests airplane handles satisfactorily put some power climb realistic manner cruising altitude climb depends type model youre flying fighter type climb altitude can fairly quick steep model bomber type climb should slow gradual principle also applies takeoff roll bombers nonnally have longer takeoff rolls fighters cruising altitude can cut back power keeping model cruising speed least 10 laps though competition model equipped operating features such bomb- fuel-tank-drop flaps would time try out model has gear retraction may want try first flight its best sure model way handles before may want wait until have completed few good flights comfortable models performance bomb- fuel-tank-drop dont usually pose flight problems executed might work flap actuation can another matter part landing procedure stay out trouble flaps should lowered reduced speeds Should lower high speed could damage flap structure because wind pressure model could take surprise climb sharply prepared unexpected applying flaps new model first time Landing final phase flight testing discussion its important keeping great Scale project piece As took time getting model up cruising altitude should take time getting model back ground urgent get model ground immediately upon completing 10 flight laps demonstrating operating features keys successful landings patience proper use throttle control type model dictates speed approach landing bomber type slow gradual reduction engine power should allow bring model down two three laps gracefully settling itself ground fighter types can quicker getting ground care should exercised allow model settle itself ground kamikaze-type approaches dont offer very good dividends Remember practice patience will keep special Scale project flying much longer further descriptions what required competition Control Line Scale Flight please read study Judging Guide starts page 135 1996-1997 AMA Competition Regulations Thanks Fred Cronenwett thoughts presented test flying some months photos Hint Workshop Bob Furr suggests problem needing space tools miscellaneous items can easily solved time another may have bought cabinet several small drawers storage small readily collected modeling pans what larger parts such tools scrap plywood paint jars other miscellaneous items Bob said wife suggested using open space under shop workbench installing shelf two just below work surface youll have place can hold several plastic dishpan-type storage bins work very well hold much drawers help keep things organized Bob notes best pan bins confined panicular part workbench drawer would can easily moved around carried another part shop 122 Model Aviation e Davis Hangar Nine Piper Cub looks great OS 48 Surpass power Direct Servo Connection throttle control Grant Hiestand holds Merle Morhings latest scratch-built cardboard Profile Bf 410 OS 48s power 65-inch span Messerschmitt Bf 109 John Lickleys older models Built years ago Guillow hA kit flies 008 wire item found Orbiting Eagles newsletter Book Review Concise Guide Axis Aircraft World War! David Monday 255 pages of aircraft manufactured War Germany Italy Japan 130 aircraft 400 illustrations featured book including black white color photos some great artwork sections History Specifications airplane plan build Axis aircraft threeview color plates color side views can provide ideas color scheme book available less $15 plus Shipping Handling Zenith Books Box 1 Osceola WI 54020-0001 Wise Owl Worldwide Publications might place find documentation speciai Scaie project Wise Owl company source severai British publications have providing modelers excellent documentation years addition subscriptions foreign domestic modeling magazines can obtain following Albatros Productions source Datafile Datafile Speciais WW subjects filled close-up black white photos Scaie drawings color-andmarkings information Warpaint Series books containing photos Scale drawings color schemes WW II contemporary aircraft Nexus Plan Handbook No3 cataiog hundreds Scaie drawings aircraft pre-1914 modem jets full details listing services provided Wise Owl Worldwide Publications write company 4314 West 238th St Torrance CA 90505-4509 Tel 310 375-6258 Months Photos Hangar 9 Piper Cub Steve Davis powered 0S 48 Surpass Steves model controlled electronically JR XF622 radio normally used Radio Control flying has feature called Direct Servo Connection Steve uses pass signals up flying wires Cubs throttle control twin-engine Messerschmitt 410 profile another Merle Morhings greatlooking cardboard-built models aircraft has wingspan 65 inches weighs seven pounds features flap throttle control powered two OS 48s Several years ago John Lickley built Messerschmitt Bf 109 still given occasional flight model built Guillow kit powered Cox Black Widow engine fuselage planked point just beyond rear cockpit added strength engine mounting protect against vibration model weighs slightly 1/2 pound flies well 008 wire Please send ideas notice upcoming CL Scale events contest reports especially photos CL Scale activity address very top column Model Video Productions has pro duced two-tape collectors set 1 996 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 Fax Orders 765 289-4248 Attn Supply Service Produced AMA Model Video Productions Please allow two weeks delivery k A November 1997 123 Czech-MP JET 061 Ad Carison Engine Imports- 814 E Marconi Ave Phoenix Az USA 85022- Ph/Fax 602-863-1684
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/11
Page Numbers: 122, 123
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/11
Page Numbers: 122, 123
CONTROL LINE SCALE Flying continued August October columns talked about setting up Scale models proper ground handling throttle control taxiing have progressed point getting model air Ill continue discussion Eight Glide required number laps competition getting super-special project safely back ground Now know can fully control aircrafts engine successfully get model airborne consider model will react properly powered should have gotten airborne having apply full throttle Keep airborne two three feet above ground gives opportunity evaluate models stability short distance get model back ground case emergency During low-level flight want see models center gravity CC okay Does tail model hang down requiring down elevator lift need nose weight line tension good need rudder offset elevator control oversensitive Does slight elevator movement give large reaction models flight feel changes corrections required time get model back ground make After making changes put model back air proceed flight tests airplane handles satisfactorily put some power climb realistic manner cruising altitude climb depends type model youre flying fighter type climb altitude can fairly quick steep model bomber type climb should slow gradual principle also applies takeoff roll bombers nonnally have longer takeoff rolls fighters cruising altitude can cut back power keeping model cruising speed least 10 laps though competition model equipped operating features such bomb- fuel-tank-drop flaps would time try out model has gear retraction may want try first flight its best sure model way handles before may want wait until have completed few good flights comfortable models performance bomb- fuel-tank-drop dont usually pose flight problems executed might work flap actuation can another matter part landing procedure stay out trouble flaps should lowered reduced speeds Should lower high speed could damage flap structure because wind pressure model could take surprise climb sharply prepared unexpected applying flaps new model first time Landing final phase flight testing discussion its important keeping great Scale project piece As took time getting model up cruising altitude should take time getting model back ground urgent get model ground immediately upon completing 10 flight laps demonstrating operating features keys successful landings patience proper use throttle control type model dictates speed approach landing bomber type slow gradual reduction engine power should allow bring model down two three laps gracefully settling itself ground fighter types can quicker getting ground care should exercised allow model settle itself ground kamikaze-type approaches dont offer very good dividends Remember practice patience will keep special Scale project flying much longer further descriptions what required competition Control Line Scale Flight please read study Judging Guide starts page 135 1996-1997 AMA Competition Regulations Thanks Fred Cronenwett thoughts presented test flying some months photos Hint Workshop Bob Furr suggests problem needing space tools miscellaneous items can easily solved time another may have bought cabinet several small drawers storage small readily collected modeling pans what larger parts such tools scrap plywood paint jars other miscellaneous items Bob said wife suggested using open space under shop workbench installing shelf two just below work surface youll have place can hold several plastic dishpan-type storage bins work very well hold much drawers help keep things organized Bob notes best pan bins confined panicular part workbench drawer would can easily moved around carried another part shop 122 Model Aviation e Davis Hangar Nine Piper Cub looks great OS 48 Surpass power Direct Servo Connection throttle control Grant Hiestand holds Merle Morhings latest scratch-built cardboard Profile Bf 410 OS 48s power 65-inch span Messerschmitt Bf 109 John Lickleys older models Built years ago Guillow hA kit flies 008 wire item found Orbiting Eagles newsletter Book Review Concise Guide Axis Aircraft World War! David Monday 255 pages of aircraft manufactured War Germany Italy Japan 130 aircraft 400 illustrations featured book including black white color photos some great artwork sections History Specifications airplane plan build Axis aircraft threeview color plates color side views can provide ideas color scheme book available less $15 plus Shipping Handling Zenith Books Box 1 Osceola WI 54020-0001 Wise Owl Worldwide Publications might place find documentation speciai Scaie project Wise Owl company source severai British publications have providing modelers excellent documentation years addition subscriptions foreign domestic modeling magazines can obtain following Albatros Productions source Datafile Datafile Speciais WW subjects filled close-up black white photos Scaie drawings color-andmarkings information Warpaint Series books containing photos Scale drawings color schemes WW II contemporary aircraft Nexus Plan Handbook No3 cataiog hundreds Scaie drawings aircraft pre-1914 modem jets full details listing services provided Wise Owl Worldwide Publications write company 4314 West 238th St Torrance CA 90505-4509 Tel 310 375-6258 Months Photos Hangar 9 Piper Cub Steve Davis powered 0S 48 Surpass Steves model controlled electronically JR XF622 radio normally used Radio Control flying has feature called Direct Servo Connection Steve uses pass signals up flying wires Cubs throttle control twin-engine Messerschmitt 410 profile another Merle Morhings greatlooking cardboard-built models aircraft has wingspan 65 inches weighs seven pounds features flap throttle control powered two OS 48s Several years ago John Lickley built Messerschmitt Bf 109 still given occasional flight model built Guillow kit powered Cox Black Widow engine fuselage planked point just beyond rear cockpit added strength engine mounting protect against vibration model weighs slightly 1/2 pound flies well 008 wire Please send ideas notice upcoming CL Scale events contest reports especially photos CL Scale activity address very top column Model Video Productions has pro duced two-tape collectors set 1 996 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 Fax Orders 765 289-4248 Attn Supply Service Produced AMA Model Video Productions Please allow two weeks delivery k A November 1997 123 Czech-MP JET 061 Ad Carison Engine Imports- 814 E Marconi Ave Phoenix Az USA 85022- Ph/Fax 602-863-1684
