CONTROL LINE SCALE NEW ELECTRONIC CL HANDLE new electronic control handle being developed Bill Young Flagstaff AZ Bill avid Electric modeler has making electronic devices RC EF CL new handle combines benefits centering adjustment capability standard Stunt handle incorporation electronic control system becoming very popular among Scale other Control Line modelers accompanying photo shows prototype new handle includes following features Convenient line adjusting capabilities wing nut center front bar handle setting perfect neutral positioning models elevator three-channel electronic system handle has pistol grip comfortable location spring-loaded trigger finger throffle control on/off switch up front unit power switch above thumb can used control operational feature particular handle operational feature switch three-position toggle used control flaps neutral half-down full-down finally wire connection top handle insulated flying lines transmission encoded signal up lines should noted handle set up used model equipped electric motor release springloaded trigger throttle control models motor would shut down handle used regular glow fuel gas engine models engine idle would have set coincide triggers relaxed position engine cutoff desired switch could installed third channel handle has designed three channels possible expand number channels additional operating features such retracting gear bomb drop fuel tank drop problem would mount additional control switches Fred Cronenwett submitted item noted Grant Hiestand tested handle request Bill Young found easy comfortable use electronics worked well Fred noted have yet tried electronics because didnt want modlfled RC transmitter hanging belt might find system liking type handle/system might also type would appeal carrier sport fliers Anyone interested further details cost system should send SASE Bill Young 1403 E Rustic Knolls Ln Flagstaff AZ 86004 would like package information CL Electronic Systems send 10 first class stamps Fred Cronenwett 21320 Parthenia Street 4 101 Canoga Park CA 91304 Warbird Tech Series Recent releases fine series books some countrys greatest fighting aircraft include Volumes 15 16 covering Northrop P-61 Black Widow night fighter Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady P-61 perhaps largest US fighter aircraft 1940s featured high level firepower four 50-caliber machine guns four 20mm cannons Combining firepower its great night flying radar capabilities P-61 probably powerful efficient aircraft its time considered great aircraft lifespan P-61 about five years U-2 known us reconnaissance spy plane has served country 40 years U-2 used primarily military also used NASA during early 1970s US geological survey purposes Its also interesting note never becoming carrier-operational U-2 made very successful takeoffs landings USS America CVA-66 late 1969 Especially good both volumes extensive photographs drawings cutaways showing flying surface construction cockpit detail needed Scale model builders books product Specialty Press 11481 Kost Dam Rd North Branch MN 55056 distributed UK February 1999 115 Profile Gee Bee R-2 designed scratch-built Art Weber Span 37 inches 05 19 throttle control via standard three-line system Sig dope Jeff Jensens 54-inch-span F4U Corsair third Sport Scale New handle Bill Young features simple flying surface Circle Masters Wisconsin June 1998 contest adjustment three-channel electronic controls system Introducing 30 Wingspan Laser Cut Rubber Powered Flying Models Kit #301 Over 80 LASER CUT PARTS Kit #303 Over 75 LASER CUT PARTS good thing just got bigger expanding line airplanes addition new 30 wingspan laser cut kits Like walnut series line geared toward exciting subject matter captures best model aviation has offer Besides offering cleanest laser cuts comprehensive plans free flight kit provide following quality features Hand Selected Balsa Color Peel & Stick Decal Set 9 Plastic Propeller Full Size Plan FAI Thn II Rubber Step Step Instructions Vacuum Molded Parts Light Weight Colored Tissue Call today 1-800458-2828 Ext 800 ask information packet Dumas line Rubber Powered Flying Models du~ aircraft DUMAS PRODUCTS INC 909AMA E 17th St Thcson AZ 85719 Phone 520-623-3742 Fax 520-620-1329 E-MAIL dumas@azstarnetcom Europe Airlife Publishing Ltd obtained copies Zenith Books Box 1 Osceola WI 54020-0001 Brodak Models July 98 column asked readers respond request John Brodak Brodak Mfg Dist Co Inc let us know what kind airplanes would like see put model kit form response overwhelming good received about 20 responses 50 different aircraft named Its really strange 50 airplanes named named twice appears John along some help Frank Beatty producing kit plans has decided produce Sport Scale kit Ryan PT-21 used US Army primary trainer 1941 model being killed Brodak will have 45-inch wingspan relates scale 1 es foota suitable size 35-40 engines three-line control systems size new model kit chosen relative ease finished model could transported average automobile Another consideration problem home storage removable wing John doesnt know point what next project will would like hear anyone has suggestions would great suggestions would point single mustliked aircraft another Scale kit project Anyone wishing respond can write address head column direcfly John Brodak 100 Park Ave Carmichaels PA 15320 Glow Plug Problems life glow plugs cant predicted some simple things can extend life engine seems eat glow plugs might following causes Overheating The plugs coil will melt gets too hot reasons happens vary Running engine high rpm too lean setting plug heater still attached can melt plugs heating element power panels surge first turned allowing higher needed voltage applied plug Solution Dont run engine too lean high rpm heater voltage attached Dial lower voltage power panel before attaching voltage source plug Vibration Flooding engine rigidly mounted plug coil can shaken side-to-side tremendous G forces fatigues coil until breaks Solution sure engine firmly mounted vibration minimum less-common reason glow plug failure cranking engine flooded fuel Cranking engine flooded forces fuel coil chamber plug might cause coil forced side plugs case can short out Glow plugs have -32 threads short plugs have /32 long thread normally used 15 size smaller engines Long plugs have about /32 thread length Heat-retention qualities plug important good engine performance engine throttled back plug will cool off cools off too much engine will probably quit throttle brought back up selecting glow plug engine keep mind different plug types/manufacturers likely have different heat ranges best bet choosing right heat-range plug engine consult experts local hobby shop Authors note doesnt produce right answer can always read instructions came engine instructions long gone engine manufacturer always good source item found Indy Sportsliner CL MAC Newsletter took NO TAM Lewis Jordan editor Please send ideas notice upcoming CL Scale events contest reports especially photos CL Scale activity address very top column Model Aviation #302 Over 70 LASER CUT PARTS * * Long Engine Life * * Use BRU LINE Air Cleaner Completely Fuel Proof Nylon Rubber Parts Cat No 102 Air Cleaner Coarse $299 Cat No 202 Air Cleaner Fine $299 Replacement Inserts Cat No 104 Pkl2 Inserts Coarse $239 Cat No 204 Pkl2 Inserts Fine $239 FITS MOST ENGINES 25 UP SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER IF UNAVAILABLE LOCALLY SEND TO Bru Line Industries Inc P0 Box3788 cento Lne Mchgan480l5 Add *250 sh pp ng M ch gan es dents add 4% sales tax
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/02
Page Numbers: 115, 116
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/02
Page Numbers: 115, 116
CONTROL LINE SCALE NEW ELECTRONIC CL HANDLE new electronic control handle being developed Bill Young Flagstaff AZ Bill avid Electric modeler has making electronic devices RC EF CL new handle combines benefits centering adjustment capability standard Stunt handle incorporation electronic control system becoming very popular among Scale other Control Line modelers accompanying photo shows prototype new handle includes following features Convenient line adjusting capabilities wing nut center front bar handle setting perfect neutral positioning models elevator three-channel electronic system handle has pistol grip comfortable location spring-loaded trigger finger throffle control on/off switch up front unit power switch above thumb can used control operational feature particular handle operational feature switch three-position toggle used control flaps neutral half-down full-down finally wire connection top handle insulated flying lines transmission encoded signal up lines should noted handle set up used model equipped electric motor release springloaded trigger throttle control models motor would shut down handle used regular glow fuel gas engine models engine idle would have set coincide triggers relaxed position engine cutoff desired switch could installed third channel handle has designed three channels possible expand number channels additional operating features such retracting gear bomb drop fuel tank drop problem would mount additional control switches Fred Cronenwett submitted item noted Grant Hiestand tested handle request Bill Young found easy comfortable use electronics worked well Fred noted have yet tried electronics because didnt want modlfled RC transmitter hanging belt might find system liking type handle/system might also type would appeal carrier sport fliers Anyone interested further details cost system should send SASE Bill Young 1403 E Rustic Knolls Ln Flagstaff AZ 86004 would like package information CL Electronic Systems send 10 first class stamps Fred Cronenwett 21320 Parthenia Street 4 101 Canoga Park CA 91304 Warbird Tech Series Recent releases fine series books some countrys greatest fighting aircraft include Volumes 15 16 covering Northrop P-61 Black Widow night fighter Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady P-61 perhaps largest US fighter aircraft 1940s featured high level firepower four 50-caliber machine guns four 20mm cannons Combining firepower its great night flying radar capabilities P-61 probably powerful efficient aircraft its time considered great aircraft lifespan P-61 about five years U-2 known us reconnaissance spy plane has served country 40 years U-2 used primarily military also used NASA during early 1970s US geological survey purposes Its also interesting note never becoming carrier-operational U-2 made very successful takeoffs landings USS America CVA-66 late 1969 Especially good both volumes extensive photographs drawings cutaways showing flying surface construction cockpit detail needed Scale model builders books product Specialty Press 11481 Kost Dam Rd North Branch MN 55056 distributed UK February 1999 115 Profile Gee Bee R-2 designed scratch-built Art Weber Span 37 inches 05 19 throttle control via standard three-line system Sig dope Jeff Jensens 54-inch-span F4U Corsair third Sport Scale New handle Bill Young features simple flying surface Circle Masters Wisconsin June 1998 contest adjustment three-channel electronic controls system Introducing 30 Wingspan Laser Cut Rubber Powered Flying Models Kit #301 Over 80 LASER CUT PARTS Kit #303 Over 75 LASER CUT PARTS good thing just got bigger expanding line airplanes addition new 30 wingspan laser cut kits Like walnut series line geared toward exciting subject matter captures best model aviation has offer Besides offering cleanest laser cuts comprehensive plans free flight kit provide following quality features Hand Selected Balsa Color Peel & Stick Decal Set 9 Plastic Propeller Full Size Plan FAI Thn II Rubber Step Step Instructions Vacuum Molded Parts Light Weight Colored Tissue Call today 1-800458-2828 Ext 800 ask information packet Dumas line Rubber Powered Flying Models du~ aircraft DUMAS PRODUCTS INC 909AMA E 17th St Thcson AZ 85719 Phone 520-623-3742 Fax 520-620-1329 E-MAIL dumas@azstarnetcom Europe Airlife Publishing Ltd obtained copies Zenith Books Box 1 Osceola WI 54020-0001 Brodak Models July 98 column asked readers respond request John Brodak Brodak Mfg Dist Co Inc let us know what kind airplanes would like see put model kit form response overwhelming good received about 20 responses 50 different aircraft named Its really strange 50 airplanes named named twice appears John along some help Frank Beatty producing kit plans has decided produce Sport Scale kit Ryan PT-21 used US Army primary trainer 1941 model being killed Brodak will have 45-inch wingspan relates scale 1 es foota suitable size 35-40 engines three-line control systems size new model kit chosen relative ease finished model could transported average automobile Another consideration problem home storage removable wing John doesnt know point what next project will would like hear anyone has suggestions would great suggestions would point single mustliked aircraft another Scale kit project Anyone wishing respond can write address head column direcfly John Brodak 100 Park Ave Carmichaels PA 15320 Glow Plug Problems life glow plugs cant predicted some simple things can extend life engine seems eat glow plugs might following causes Overheating The plugs coil will melt gets too hot reasons happens vary Running engine high rpm too lean setting plug heater still attached can melt plugs heating element power panels surge first turned allowing higher needed voltage applied plug Solution Dont run engine too lean high rpm heater voltage attached Dial lower voltage power panel before attaching voltage source plug Vibration Flooding engine rigidly mounted plug coil can shaken side-to-side tremendous G forces fatigues coil until breaks Solution sure engine firmly mounted vibration minimum less-common reason glow plug failure cranking engine flooded fuel Cranking engine flooded forces fuel coil chamber plug might cause coil forced side plugs case can short out Glow plugs have -32 threads short plugs have /32 long thread normally used 15 size smaller engines Long plugs have about /32 thread length Heat-retention qualities plug important good engine performance engine throttled back plug will cool off cools off too much engine will probably quit throttle brought back up selecting glow plug engine keep mind different plug types/manufacturers likely have different heat ranges best bet choosing right heat-range plug engine consult experts local hobby shop Authors note doesnt produce right answer can always read instructions came engine instructions long gone engine manufacturer always good source item found Indy Sportsliner CL MAC Newsletter took NO TAM Lewis Jordan editor Please send ideas notice upcoming CL Scale events contest reports especially photos CL Scale activity address very top column Model Aviation #302 Over 70 LASER CUT PARTS * * Long Engine Life * * Use BRU LINE Air Cleaner Completely Fuel Proof Nylon Rubber Parts Cat No 102 Air Cleaner Coarse $299 Cat No 202 Air Cleaner Fine $299 Replacement Inserts Cat No 104 Pkl2 Inserts Coarse $239 Cat No 204 Pkl2 Inserts Fine $239 FITS MOST ENGINES 25 UP SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER IF UNAVAILABLE LOCALLY SEND TO Bru Line Industries Inc P0 Box3788 cento Lne Mchgan480l5 Add *250 sh pp ng M ch gan es dents add 4% sales tax
