CONTROL LINE SPEED mcI rJ laU WJi BU FLORIDA Speed fliers scattered around Florida have bugging Bob Whitney put contest winter found site will host Florida State Speed Championships Cash Bash Pompano harness track January 3-4 1998 classes except Jet will much noise permitted needed excuse go south winter sounds good Get stuff together go Dayton As write early September Im getting ready Cold Cash Speed Bash Dayton Ohio traditional contest normally best-attended Speed meet year competitors far away Colorado Florida New York Canada Ill probably have some photos next column Weather usually excellent event wouldnt surprised see some records Oily Rags Someone recently wrote about dangers oily rags spontaneous combustion modelers highoil-content fuels customarily end up wiping cloths paper towels saturated castor synthetic oil after clean up airplanes spontaneous combustion problem arises have oil generates heat driesnamely linseed oil doubt Klotz X2C other synthetic oil does have never heard castor oil generating heat does turn varnish old engines know whether castor oil generates heat dries send information Ill pass along Diesels Speed Someone wants run diesel engine Speed rules list standard fuel 20% lubricant 10% nitro methanola mixture diesels wont run So can run dicsel using own fuel limit nitro content fuel may know diesels will run fuel oil nitro ether might possible get power out such formula same question can asked other events such Racing some kind decision needs made feel should demonstration flights information what kind fuel will used before ruling should set Errors September issue wrote about development model fuels various lubricants used therein mentioned use castor oil WWI fighter aircraft powered twostroke engines Dave Segal Philadelphia PA wrote pointed out engines four-stroke two-stroke Im sure got idea two-stroke except fact used castor oil went through engine crankcase before directed cylinders particular engines called rotary engines because crankshaft connected airplane fuselage propeller bolted crankcase nine cylinders crankcase rotated driving propeller cylinder exhaust valve top actuated pushrod cam intake valve spring-loaded built center piston opened atmospheric pressure exhaust valve closed piston moved down mixed fuel air traveled through crankcase cylinders ignition no throttle pilot cut out switch control stick would ground out spark landing Captain Eddie Rickenbacker flew French Nieuport 28 powered Gnome 132 Model Aviation ighter used lightweight rotary engine Crankcase nine cylinders rotated drive propeller Mike Couts Paul Zurawski flew similar all-aluminum jets 1997 Nats scores close Mike second 18047 mph Paul fourth 17921 Jim English came back Speed flying NovaRossi-powered model placed second Nats Performance Brushless DC Motors line high performance Aveox s Electric NATS ~pn Swee s motors Aveox now offeitng Class LMR Sailp ane F7 LMR motor wonfull line kits have machined cut ttne first 8 places Congratulations David Eliasparts made USA Class B Aveox took 6 top 7 places Aveox ban complete line direct dnve including first place tie Both 3 pointsand geared motors mfor competitor perfect George J0 woe Class B flyoff using F7LMR sport flyer starhog low $200 motor 2 cells want join winnersamotor/controller system Call Catalon circle call write fax e-mail os catalog Ave ox Inc 31324 Via Colinas #103 Westlake Village CA 91462 Phone 8185978915 Pax 8185970617 httnI/wwavnnrinm infnThaveoxcom SPCIALISTS IN COX AND AME ENGINES & CUSTOM PARTS COMPETITION ACCCESSORIES RACING WHEELS SOLID LINES CUSTOM NEEDLE VALVES OLD TIMER KITS & SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS PLUGS SILK QUALITY DOPE BRUSHES TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS 112A TEXACO PLAYBOY SR KIT PH 619 761-0511 FAX 761-0937 VISA IMC WELCOME NO COD MINIMUM ORDER $1000 PLUS $300 SHIPPING INSURANCE $200 new 20 no 12 MOSFET Competitine Hybridrivo Microprocenuor booed controller BEC Auto Cutoff Optocoupled fully programmable endpoints brake 6-16 cels 6a Pro gwnmabie BEC Opt occupied IF YOU BUILD EM YOULL LOVE EM EuaUEWED~ Robinson Road Hudson NH 03051 phone fax 603 881-5899 Visa & Mastercard Wef come Call write full line catalog Monosoupape t50 hp rotary engine engine weighed 330 pounds gave weight-to-power ratio 208 pounds per hpone main reasons such design utilized used 125 liters gasoline 25 liters pharmaceutical-grade castor oil gave about two hours flying time found data 1956 Model Airplane News Don Lockwood owns couple old rotary engines said two-stroke rotary engine called Fredrickson dont know thats spelled right connecting rod moved side-to-side open close intake port blew up test stand cost investors bunch money Nitrobemzene Don also sent data sheets nitrobenzene hydrazine tetranitromethane some nasty toxic additives have tried model fuels Besides model engines nitrobenzene used full-scale race cars Don knew several people died exposure toxic ingestion inhalation skin absorption didnt know back used now gas-engine Radio Control car boys using again hope someone clues hazards such chemicals Team Racing old AMA Team Race TR event contributed evolution improvement Speed engines being revived Florida Arizona-California parts country rules restrictive have Proto-size airplane powered -I Giants Help PromoteI INon-Competitive IHIGIF~Tw ying Large RIC Air Craft p//wwwfly-imaaorgI IMAA membership includes quarterly magazine High Flight IMEMBERSHIP APPLICATION IJ NEW F] RENEWAL Date19I Yearly Dues $1500 USA $2000 US Canada & Mexico $3000 US Elsewhere I Make CHECK MONEY ORDER Payable INTERNATIONAL MINIAlURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC I Name _________________ Phone ___________ I Street _________________________________________ P0 Box/Route Box __________________ I______________ 1CityState/Province ________________Zip IMAA _______ AMA Number________ MAAC _______Chapter L MAA Secretary DON E VINEYARD HiNdole Rood a KS 67401 134 Model Aviation 25 $6195 Sport-Air 40 $7795 aDEZWME C HOBBIES Order Line 1-800 309 8314 Info Line 412 795 9344 24hr Fax Order line 412-798-9857 will customize Hitec radio Focus2SS 72mHz AM6595 Focus 4 FM w14 HS300**12995 Focus 6 FM w14 HS-42216095 Flash 4 FM w/3 HS-30014295 Flash 5 FM w14 HS422**16695 Prism 7XF FM w/4 HS422*21395 Prism7XS FM srlSpec w/4 HS422**28895 Prism 7X FM w/Spectra Tx only**19295 RDC Supreme Rx wtcrystalsa5995 535 Micro Rx wlcrystel**6195 HS-60 Super Micro 16 ozlin**3195 HS-80 Sub Micro 31 ozlin2595 HS-85 Mighty Micro 38 caIn2995 HS-105 Mini 24 ozlin2195 HS-205 BB Super mini 43 szlin**2595 HS-225 Super MIni 50 oz/io2995 HS-IQO Super Sport 42 oz/in995 HS-300BB Ball Bearing Sport1195 HS-422 Pro-servo 43 oz/in1395 HS-425 SB Pro w/dual bearings**1795 HS-525 BB Hi Speed 47 ozlin**3295 HS-545 BB Hi Torque 62 onlin**3295 HS-605 BB Hi Torque 77 ozlin**3495 HS-615 MG Supr Torque lO7ozlin**4595 HS-700 BB Giant Scale 133 oz**2895 HS-715 BB Sail Arm Servo3495 HS-725 BB Sail Winch Servo4595 HS-75 BB Retract 90 oz/in**3695 ** New Lower Prices CIRRUS SERVOS CS-20 Sub-Micro2299 CS-30 Pro Mini1999 CS-so Standard Siort999 CS-60 SB Hi Torque1699 CS-60 MG Hi Torque metal gear2199 CS-70 BB Standard Pro1499 CS-IC MG Super Torque2299 CS90 SB FastfLow Profile1799 CS-l00 SB Retract2499 CS-400 Giant Pro SB2199 CS-600 Jumbo Pro Super Torque4499 AIRBORNE PACK SPECIALS Combos include RCD Supreme Receiver un/crystal switch harness & aileron ext #14 CS-60BB Hi-Torque12995 #24 CS-60MG Hi-Torque14995 #34 CS-SO Standard Sport10195 #44 CS-7OBB Pro11995 #52 CS-30 SB Mini10295 #62 CS-400 SB Giant Pro10595 J&C Sound Security1995 J&C Fun-Bat2495 call 6-Pack special Specials Lanier & Jack Stafford Kits FULL SERVICE HOBBY STORE Shipping & Handling . $500 Continental USA Most Orders Shipped 24 hrs J & C Hobbies100 Street Penn Hills PA 15235 Visa Mastercard Discover Accepted Prices Sob md Change Withoot Notice FLYLINE MODELS Plans Division 117 N IlVrh Way Scottsdale AZ 85260 Order yours today Prices inclade postagc handling Writr ftr complete list 55 Velie Monocoupe 58 lellanca Skyrocket $10 Great Lakes Trainer $5 Rearwin Speedster 55 Csrtiss Rabin$10 Megoweaupe 55 Flyrtte$8 Stearman C3B$10 Fairchild 22 $5 Curtiss Seagall St General Aristocrat SIt Bucker Jungarister $5 Stinson Voyager 5$ Travel Air 6808suer a'. $5 Heirthel ICEd $8 Kinner Spousteruser n 55 C02 Frrnster58 Quaker Flash FW 1 90A5/A8 1/5TH SCALE 50 Span Epoxy lusebge Foam Wing Slob Tall FW t9OD-9 1/5TH SCALE EU Span Epoxy Fuselage Foam Wing Slab Tail lest 09 Avaiiable F6F-3/ FS Hetoal 10 span epoxy luselage Foam wings lin slab F6F Helical 64 span Epoxy fuselage bull up wing stab TIP AVENGER 1/6TH SCALE 82 Span Epoxy luselage tuilt up wings stab DH MOSQUITO 1 24 SPAN Epoxy luseloge lelty pan Cowls spinners ME 163 1/6TH SCALE 61 Span Epoxy Fuselage Foam Wing Cores P510 69 SPMd Epoxy FuselageCowl Scoap luill up Wing Tail K 55 AGINT FOIl BRIAN tAYlOIt DENNO SIRANT MK lEtVt5 CALL FUR MORE EFONEATION SN KITS AND PRICES DES IN SCALE CATAZUI *100 US agent lot 918th magazines DOD HULMAN PLANS RO BOX 74 SAN BERNARDINO CA 92402 909 885 3959 FAX 889 9307 29 engine running small fuel tank takes considerable Work develop engine fuel goes fast economical restarts end up experimenting fuel additives again Rat Race much easier eliminated TR years ago now Rats fast hard fly arent entrants So TR being flown again old engines such Fox Stunt 29 McCoy Redhead 29 ETA 29 suddenly highly desirable race can flown three- four-up models fly 100 mph less its fun event considerable action mid-1950s George Moir first fliers hop up Fox 29 Stunt engine TR won contests wasnt long before Duke Fox came out 29R engine newer heavier powerful versions such Combat Special bathtub 29R designed Class B Speed best B Speed engines ever 29Xa 29-size Combat Special inverted Proto kissed concrete after wingover takeoff bent crankcase Ive never built inverted-engine Speed model since 40 years ago 0 mm Carbon Fiber IBraided Sleeves Laminates Plates ~Sandwich Panels Rods Tubes Tissues Tapes Prepreg Unidirectional Si-directional Fabrics mmli) iberglass 19 Styles Cloth Woven Unidirectional U Composites x6d Braids Tapes Tissue Chopped Mat Epoxy WEST SYSTEM5 PO-SET5 brand Epoxies Fillers Accessories Tools Vacuum Bagging Pumps Bagging Kits Systems Bag Seals Breathers/Bleeders Bagging Release Materials Foam Rohaceil Spyder EP Ask about CST Saverus Club Call tree catalog Order Toll Free 1-800-338-1278 E-mail info@cataaleacom Web Site httpIlwwwcstealeaconl Composite Structures Technology P 0 Box 622 Dept JS Tehachapi CA 93581-0622 136 Model Aviation BEST IN EPOXY GLASS SIMI KITS WE USE EPOXY RESIN AND NOT CHEAPER POLYESTER NEW LABER CUTTING BERVICE Duke Fox knew build good engine visited Fox factory once back test engine would bolt several prop washers flywheel no prop connect engine one-gallon fuel supply start wrapping some tape around flywheel close door test building go away engine would scream until can empty Proto same 29 engines used Proto Speed airplanes TR several years around 1957 Al Stegens tough beat McCoy 29-powered models Harry Latshaw used ETA engines great success Bill Wisniewski K&B came out excellent engines Bill told about cast-iron alloy 3% nickel made good pistons So got some dont remember worked winter make two pistons spent hours breaking won Proto 1963 Natsmy first Nats win Speed class 131 mph kept going faster year went Rattler enginesa K&B case SuperTigre internal partsdeveloped Luke Roy Bill Hustad SuperTigre 29RVs won Proto again 1968 148 mph using engine tuned pipes added 1970s Proto Speed died Now trying revive simple rules 21 engines Very few young people compete nowadays old graybeards want return happy times things simple fun long will last 4MICRO DIGITAL MOTOR CONTROLLERS SAFE NO GLITCH POWER ON SOFT LOW TORQUE START UP HIGH RATE SMALL SIZE LIGHT WEIGHT SELF ALIGNS TO YOUR TRANSMITTER HO ADJUSTMENT NECESSARY MICRO DEMON 100 20AMP 1-14CELL 12x085x039 13g146oz wires 4700Hz includes setup LED 995 *N* MICRO DEMON 102 *N* 2OAMP 6-8cELL BEC BRAKE 21g/7Soz wires 4700Hz 18x0S5x039 includes setup LED$5995 SPEED DEMON200 35AMP 1-16CELL 16xl0x042 26g192oz wires 2400Hz$8295 WATER JET CUT CARBON FIBER STRIPS No Sanding Necessary Great Spar Caps Foam Wing Reinforcement Lowest Prices Latest TednoIogy Smooth Edges Precision Cut Strips Bondable Surfaces Li ltt7 Thick 1/4x4t12/pkglS315 31tx4tl2pkg S35t 12 lt14 Thick l/4u4t12/pkgl 5400 3/tx4t2pkg $475 13 lt2T Thick 114x4t 12/pkg 5500 3/tx4t 12 pkg S675 14 l030 Thick 1/4x4t 12/pkgl 5600 3/tx4t 12 pkg $900 Send SASt information additional sizes products Add $500 shipping handlinq Calif residents add 825% tax Overseas orders add l5% Order COD MCI VISA send check money order Aerospace Composite Products Th,nfrfhteehtmeeils 142ff DOOLITTLE DR SAN LEANDRO LA 94517 1 352-2022 FAX 1510 352-2021 MODEL AIRPLANE PROPELLERS SELECTION AND PERFORMANCE FOR THE MODELER book accompanying programs must modelers library 185 pages Programs MS-DOS $2995 $295 S&H MODEL AIRPLANE DESIGN AND PERFORMACE FOR THE MODELER Also must modeters library 279 pages BOOK ONLY $2495 $295 S&H 0-671-0776 MO VISA & AMEX orders Send check MO Sheraton Group 1722 Broadmoor Suite 105 Bryan TX 77802 TX Res add 825% tax -- US currency January 1998 137 SUPER FAST LOWELI VERY PRICES I4 L iLWAYS MINIATURE BEARINGS FOR HOBBY & INDUSTRY For3 Complete Product LinesWe Have R/C CarsPremtum UltraSeal frictionless sealed matntenance-tree bearings EcenePewer bearings engineered strength & durabilityhe Largest Trucks, High- Speed high-heat engine bearingsInventory Boats Standard US Metric sizes PlanesAsk us about MIDAS TOUCH Other Fine ProductsWIdest &Send $300 CatalogsSelection Helicopters Dealer Programs Avatlable BOCA BEARING CO-IN STOCK 7040W Palmette Park Rd Suite 2304 Ml Boca Rube FL 33433 Tel 407-ggt-t004 4t7-XX8-0115 USA CANADA CALL TOLL FREE 800-332-3256 CANADA USA . . R MODEL PRODUCTS 3475 Edison Way Suite Menlo Park CA 94025 1-800-592-0473 VISA MASTERCARD SI E-Z BILT WWII Pedal Planes will have much fun building 3-6 year old will have flying Kit includes full size patterns complete instructions color photo list ready made parts included Kits $2000 total Specify plan wanted Kits available-P-38 P-40 F4U 1 Brochure $100 SASE Flight Line Toys ox 3484 ngfield MO 65808
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/01
Page Numbers: 132, 134, 136, 137
CONTROL LINE SPEED mcI rJ laU WJi BU FLORIDA Speed fliers scattered around Florida have bugging Bob Whitney put contest winter found site will host Florida State Speed Championships Cash Bash Pompano harness track January 3-4 1998 classes except Jet will much noise permitted needed excuse go south winter sounds good Get stuff together go Dayton As write early September Im getting ready Cold Cash Speed Bash Dayton Ohio traditional contest normally best-attended Speed meet year competitors far away Colorado Florida New York Canada Ill probably have some photos next column Weather usually excellent event wouldnt surprised see some records Oily Rags Someone recently wrote about dangers oily rags spontaneous combustion modelers highoil-content fuels customarily end up wiping cloths paper towels saturated castor synthetic oil after clean up airplanes spontaneous combustion problem arises have oil generates heat driesnamely linseed oil doubt Klotz X2C other synthetic oil does have never heard castor oil generating heat does turn varnish old engines know whether castor oil generates heat dries send information Ill pass along Diesels Speed Someone wants run diesel engine Speed rules list standard fuel 20% lubricant 10% nitro methanola mixture diesels wont run So can run dicsel using own fuel limit nitro content fuel may know diesels will run fuel oil nitro ether might possible get power out such formula same question can asked other events such Racing some kind decision needs made feel should demonstration flights information what kind fuel will used before ruling should set Errors September issue wrote about development model fuels various lubricants used therein mentioned use castor oil WWI fighter aircraft powered twostroke engines Dave Segal Philadelphia PA wrote pointed out engines four-stroke two-stroke Im sure got idea two-stroke except fact used castor oil went through engine crankcase before directed cylinders particular engines called rotary engines because crankshaft connected airplane fuselage propeller bolted crankcase nine cylinders crankcase rotated driving propeller cylinder exhaust valve top actuated pushrod cam intake valve spring-loaded built center piston opened atmospheric pressure exhaust valve closed piston moved down mixed fuel air traveled through crankcase cylinders ignition no throttle pilot cut out switch control stick would ground out spark landing Captain Eddie Rickenbacker flew French Nieuport 28 powered Gnome 132 Model Aviation ighter used lightweight rotary engine Crankcase nine cylinders rotated drive propeller Mike Couts Paul Zurawski flew similar all-aluminum jets 1997 Nats scores close Mike second 18047 mph Paul fourth 17921 Jim English came back Speed flying NovaRossi-powered model placed second Nats Performance Brushless DC Motors line high performance Aveox s Electric NATS ~pn Swee s motors Aveox now offeitng Class LMR Sailp ane F7 LMR motor wonfull line kits have machined cut ttne first 8 places Congratulations David Eliasparts made USA Class B Aveox took 6 top 7 places Aveox ban complete line direct dnve including first place tie Both 3 pointsand geared motors mfor competitor perfect George J0 woe Class B flyoff using F7LMR sport flyer starhog low $200 motor 2 cells want join winnersamotor/controller system Call Catalon circle call write fax e-mail os catalog Ave ox Inc 31324 Via Colinas #103 Westlake Village CA 91462 Phone 8185978915 Pax 8185970617 httnI/wwavnnrinm infnThaveoxcom SPCIALISTS IN COX AND AME ENGINES & CUSTOM PARTS COMPETITION ACCCESSORIES RACING WHEELS SOLID LINES CUSTOM NEEDLE VALVES OLD TIMER KITS & SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS PLUGS SILK QUALITY DOPE BRUSHES TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS 112A TEXACO PLAYBOY SR KIT PH 619 761-0511 FAX 761-0937 VISA IMC WELCOME NO COD MINIMUM ORDER $1000 PLUS $300 SHIPPING INSURANCE $200 new 20 no 12 MOSFET Competitine Hybridrivo Microprocenuor booed controller BEC Auto Cutoff Optocoupled fully programmable endpoints brake 6-16 cels 6a Pro gwnmabie BEC Opt occupied IF YOU BUILD EM YOULL LOVE EM EuaUEWED~ Robinson Road Hudson NH 03051 phone fax 603 881-5899 Visa & Mastercard Wef come Call write full line catalog Monosoupape t50 hp rotary engine engine weighed 330 pounds gave weight-to-power ratio 208 pounds per hpone main reasons such design utilized used 125 liters gasoline 25 liters pharmaceutical-grade castor oil gave about two hours flying time found data 1956 Model Airplane News Don Lockwood owns couple old rotary engines said two-stroke rotary engine called Fredrickson dont know thats spelled right connecting rod moved side-to-side open close intake port blew up test stand cost investors bunch money Nitrobemzene Don also sent data sheets nitrobenzene hydrazine tetranitromethane some nasty toxic additives have tried model fuels Besides model engines nitrobenzene used full-scale race cars Don knew several people died exposure toxic ingestion inhalation skin absorption didnt know back used now gas-engine Radio Control car boys using again hope someone clues hazards such chemicals Team Racing old AMA Team Race TR event contributed evolution improvement Speed engines being revived Florida Arizona-California parts country rules restrictive have Proto-size airplane powered -I Giants Help PromoteI INon-Competitive IHIGIF~Tw ying Large RIC Air Craft p//wwwfly-imaaorgI IMAA membership includes quarterly magazine High Flight IMEMBERSHIP APPLICATION IJ NEW F] RENEWAL Date19I Yearly Dues $1500 USA $2000 US Canada & Mexico $3000 US Elsewhere I Make CHECK MONEY ORDER Payable INTERNATIONAL MINIAlURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC I Name _________________ Phone ___________ I Street _________________________________________ P0 Box/Route Box __________________ I______________ 1CityState/Province ________________Zip IMAA _______ AMA Number________ MAAC _______Chapter L MAA Secretary DON E VINEYARD HiNdole Rood a KS 67401 134 Model Aviation 25 $6195 Sport-Air 40 $7795 aDEZWME C HOBBIES Order Line 1-800 309 8314 Info Line 412 795 9344 24hr Fax Order line 412-798-9857 will customize Hitec radio Focus2SS 72mHz AM6595 Focus 4 FM w14 HS300**12995 Focus 6 FM w14 HS-42216095 Flash 4 FM w/3 HS-30014295 Flash 5 FM w14 HS422**16695 Prism 7XF FM w/4 HS422*21395 Prism7XS FM srlSpec w/4 HS422**28895 Prism 7X FM w/Spectra Tx only**19295 RDC Supreme Rx wtcrystalsa5995 535 Micro Rx wlcrystel**6195 HS-60 Super Micro 16 ozlin**3195 HS-80 Sub Micro 31 ozlin2595 HS-85 Mighty Micro 38 caIn2995 HS-105 Mini 24 ozlin2195 HS-205 BB Super mini 43 szlin**2595 HS-225 Super MIni 50 oz/io2995 HS-IQO Super Sport 42 oz/in995 HS-300BB Ball Bearing Sport1195 HS-422 Pro-servo 43 oz/in1395 HS-425 SB Pro w/dual bearings**1795 HS-525 BB Hi Speed 47 ozlin**3295 HS-545 BB Hi Torque 62 onlin**3295 HS-605 BB Hi Torque 77 ozlin**3495 HS-615 MG Supr Torque lO7ozlin**4595 HS-700 BB Giant Scale 133 oz**2895 HS-715 BB Sail Arm Servo3495 HS-725 BB Sail Winch Servo4595 HS-75 BB Retract 90 oz/in**3695 ** New Lower Prices CIRRUS SERVOS CS-20 Sub-Micro2299 CS-30 Pro Mini1999 CS-so Standard Siort999 CS-60 SB Hi Torque1699 CS-60 MG Hi Torque metal gear2199 CS-70 BB Standard Pro1499 CS-IC MG Super Torque2299 CS90 SB FastfLow Profile1799 CS-l00 SB Retract2499 CS-400 Giant Pro SB2199 CS-600 Jumbo Pro Super Torque4499 AIRBORNE PACK SPECIALS Combos include RCD Supreme Receiver un/crystal switch harness & aileron ext #14 CS-60BB Hi-Torque12995 #24 CS-60MG Hi-Torque14995 #34 CS-SO Standard Sport10195 #44 CS-7OBB Pro11995 #52 CS-30 SB Mini10295 #62 CS-400 SB Giant Pro10595 J&C Sound Security1995 J&C Fun-Bat2495 call 6-Pack special Specials Lanier & Jack Stafford Kits FULL SERVICE HOBBY STORE Shipping & Handling . $500 Continental USA Most Orders Shipped 24 hrs J & C Hobbies100 Street Penn Hills PA 15235 Visa Mastercard Discover Accepted Prices Sob md Change Withoot Notice FLYLINE MODELS Plans Division 117 N IlVrh Way Scottsdale AZ 85260 Order yours today Prices inclade postagc handling Writr ftr complete list 55 Velie Monocoupe 58 lellanca Skyrocket $10 Great Lakes Trainer $5 Rearwin Speedster 55 Csrtiss Rabin$10 Megoweaupe 55 Flyrtte$8 Stearman C3B$10 Fairchild 22 $5 Curtiss Seagall St General Aristocrat SIt Bucker Jungarister $5 Stinson Voyager 5$ Travel Air 6808suer a'. $5 Heirthel ICEd $8 Kinner Spousteruser n 55 C02 Frrnster58 Quaker Flash FW 1 90A5/A8 1/5TH SCALE 50 Span Epoxy lusebge Foam Wing Slob Tall FW t9OD-9 1/5TH SCALE EU Span Epoxy Fuselage Foam Wing Slab Tail lest 09 Avaiiable F6F-3/ FS Hetoal 10 span epoxy luselage Foam wings lin slab F6F Helical 64 span Epoxy fuselage bull up wing stab TIP AVENGER 1/6TH SCALE 82 Span Epoxy luselage tuilt up wings stab DH MOSQUITO 1 24 SPAN Epoxy luseloge lelty pan Cowls spinners ME 163 1/6TH SCALE 61 Span Epoxy Fuselage Foam Wing Cores P510 69 SPMd Epoxy FuselageCowl Scoap luill up Wing Tail K 55 AGINT FOIl BRIAN tAYlOIt DENNO SIRANT MK lEtVt5 CALL FUR MORE EFONEATION SN KITS AND PRICES DES IN SCALE CATAZUI *100 US agent lot 918th magazines DOD HULMAN PLANS RO BOX 74 SAN BERNARDINO CA 92402 909 885 3959 FAX 889 9307 29 engine running small fuel tank takes considerable Work develop engine fuel goes fast economical restarts end up experimenting fuel additives again Rat Race much easier eliminated TR years ago now Rats fast hard fly arent entrants So TR being flown again old engines such Fox Stunt 29 McCoy Redhead 29 ETA 29 suddenly highly desirable race can flown three- four-up models fly 100 mph less its fun event considerable action mid-1950s George Moir first fliers hop up Fox 29 Stunt engine TR won contests wasnt long before Duke Fox came out 29R engine newer heavier powerful versions such Combat Special bathtub 29R designed Class B Speed best B Speed engines ever 29Xa 29-size Combat Special inverted Proto kissed concrete after wingover takeoff bent crankcase Ive never built inverted-engine Speed model since 40 years ago 0 mm Carbon Fiber IBraided Sleeves Laminates Plates ~Sandwich Panels Rods Tubes Tissues Tapes Prepreg Unidirectional Si-directional Fabrics mmli) iberglass 19 Styles Cloth Woven Unidirectional U Composites x6d Braids Tapes Tissue Chopped Mat Epoxy WEST SYSTEM5 PO-SET5 brand Epoxies Fillers Accessories Tools Vacuum Bagging Pumps Bagging Kits Systems Bag Seals Breathers/Bleeders Bagging Release Materials Foam Rohaceil Spyder EP Ask about CST Saverus Club Call tree catalog Order Toll Free 1-800-338-1278 E-mail info@cataaleacom Web Site httpIlwwwcstealeaconl Composite Structures Technology P 0 Box 622 Dept JS Tehachapi CA 93581-0622 136 Model Aviation BEST IN EPOXY GLASS SIMI KITS WE USE EPOXY RESIN AND NOT CHEAPER POLYESTER NEW LABER CUTTING BERVICE Duke Fox knew build good engine visited Fox factory once back test engine would bolt several prop washers flywheel no prop connect engine one-gallon fuel supply start wrapping some tape around flywheel close door test building go away engine would scream until can empty Proto same 29 engines used Proto Speed airplanes TR several years around 1957 Al Stegens tough beat McCoy 29-powered models Harry Latshaw used ETA engines great success Bill Wisniewski K&B came out excellent engines Bill told about cast-iron alloy 3% nickel made good pistons So got some dont remember worked winter make two pistons spent hours breaking won Proto 1963 Natsmy first Nats win Speed class 131 mph kept going faster year went Rattler enginesa K&B case SuperTigre internal partsdeveloped Luke Roy Bill Hustad SuperTigre 29RVs won Proto again 1968 148 mph using engine tuned pipes added 1970s Proto Speed died Now trying revive simple rules 21 engines Very few young people compete nowadays old graybeards want return happy times things simple fun long will last 4MICRO DIGITAL MOTOR CONTROLLERS SAFE NO GLITCH POWER ON SOFT LOW TORQUE START UP HIGH RATE SMALL SIZE LIGHT WEIGHT SELF ALIGNS TO YOUR TRANSMITTER HO ADJUSTMENT NECESSARY MICRO DEMON 100 20AMP 1-14CELL 12x085x039 13g146oz wires 4700Hz includes setup LED 995 *N* MICRO DEMON 102 *N* 2OAMP 6-8cELL BEC BRAKE 21g/7Soz wires 4700Hz 18x0S5x039 includes setup LED$5995 SPEED DEMON200 35AMP 1-16CELL 16xl0x042 26g192oz wires 2400Hz$8295 WATER JET CUT CARBON FIBER STRIPS No Sanding Necessary Great Spar Caps Foam Wing Reinforcement Lowest Prices Latest TednoIogy Smooth Edges Precision Cut Strips Bondable Surfaces Li ltt7 Thick 1/4x4t12/pkglS315 31tx4tl2pkg S35t 12 lt14 Thick l/4u4t12/pkgl 5400 3/tx4t2pkg $475 13 lt2T Thick 114x4t 12/pkg 5500 3/tx4t 12 pkg S675 14 l030 Thick 1/4x4t 12/pkgl 5600 3/tx4t 12 pkg $900 Send SASt information additional sizes products Add $500 shipping handlinq Calif residents add 825% tax Overseas orders add l5% Order COD MCI VISA send check money order Aerospace Composite Products Th,nfrfhteehtmeeils 142ff DOOLITTLE DR SAN LEANDRO LA 94517 1 352-2022 FAX 1510 352-2021 MODEL AIRPLANE PROPELLERS SELECTION AND PERFORMANCE FOR THE MODELER book accompanying programs must modelers library 185 pages Programs MS-DOS $2995 $295 S&H MODEL AIRPLANE DESIGN AND PERFORMACE FOR THE MODELER Also must modeters library 279 pages BOOK ONLY $2495 $295 S&H 0-671-0776 MO VISA & AMEX orders Send check MO Sheraton Group 1722 Broadmoor Suite 105 Bryan TX 77802 TX Res add 825% tax -- US currency January 1998 137 SUPER FAST LOWELI VERY PRICES I4 L iLWAYS MINIATURE BEARINGS FOR HOBBY & INDUSTRY For3 Complete Product LinesWe Have R/C CarsPremtum UltraSeal frictionless sealed matntenance-tree bearings EcenePewer bearings engineered strength & durabilityhe Largest Trucks, High- Speed high-heat engine bearingsInventory Boats Standard US Metric sizes PlanesAsk us about MIDAS TOUCH Other Fine ProductsWIdest &Send $300 CatalogsSelection Helicopters Dealer Programs Avatlable BOCA BEARING CO-IN STOCK 7040W Palmette Park Rd Suite 2304 Ml Boca Rube FL 33433 Tel 407-ggt-t004 4t7-XX8-0115 USA CANADA CALL TOLL FREE 800-332-3256 CANADA USA . . R MODEL PRODUCTS 3475 Edison Way Suite Menlo Park CA 94025 1-800-592-0473 VISA MASTERCARD SI E-Z BILT WWII Pedal Planes will have much fun building 3-6 year old will have flying Kit includes full size patterns complete instructions color photo list ready made parts included Kits $2000 total Specify plan wanted Kits available-P-38 P-40 F4U 1 Brochure $100 SASE Flight Line Toys ox 3484 ngfield MO 65808
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/01
Page Numbers: 132, 134, 136, 137
CONTROL LINE SPEED mcI rJ laU WJi BU FLORIDA Speed fliers scattered around Florida have bugging Bob Whitney put contest winter found site will host Florida State Speed Championships Cash Bash Pompano harness track January 3-4 1998 classes except Jet will much noise permitted needed excuse go south winter sounds good Get stuff together go Dayton As write early September Im getting ready Cold Cash Speed Bash Dayton Ohio traditional contest normally best-attended Speed meet year competitors far away Colorado Florida New York Canada Ill probably have some photos next column Weather usually excellent event wouldnt surprised see some records Oily Rags Someone recently wrote about dangers oily rags spontaneous combustion modelers highoil-content fuels customarily end up wiping cloths paper towels saturated castor synthetic oil after clean up airplanes spontaneous combustion problem arises have oil generates heat driesnamely linseed oil doubt Klotz X2C other synthetic oil does have never heard castor oil generating heat does turn varnish old engines know whether castor oil generates heat dries send information Ill pass along Diesels Speed Someone wants run diesel engine Speed rules list standard fuel 20% lubricant 10% nitro methanola mixture diesels wont run So can run dicsel using own fuel limit nitro content fuel may know diesels will run fuel oil nitro ether might possible get power out such formula same question can asked other events such Racing some kind decision needs made feel should demonstration flights information what kind fuel will used before ruling should set Errors September issue wrote about development model fuels various lubricants used therein mentioned use castor oil WWI fighter aircraft powered twostroke engines Dave Segal Philadelphia PA wrote pointed out engines four-stroke two-stroke Im sure got idea two-stroke except fact used castor oil went through engine crankcase before directed cylinders particular engines called rotary engines because crankshaft connected airplane fuselage propeller bolted crankcase nine cylinders crankcase rotated driving propeller cylinder exhaust valve top actuated pushrod cam intake valve spring-loaded built center piston opened atmospheric pressure exhaust valve closed piston moved down mixed fuel air traveled through crankcase cylinders ignition no throttle pilot cut out switch control stick would ground out spark landing Captain Eddie Rickenbacker flew French Nieuport 28 powered Gnome 132 Model Aviation ighter used lightweight rotary engine Crankcase nine cylinders rotated drive propeller Mike Couts Paul Zurawski flew similar all-aluminum jets 1997 Nats scores close Mike second 18047 mph Paul fourth 17921 Jim English came back Speed flying NovaRossi-powered model placed second Nats Performance Brushless DC Motors line high performance Aveox s Electric NATS ~pn Swee s motors Aveox now offeitng Class LMR Sailp ane F7 LMR motor wonfull line kits have machined cut ttne first 8 places Congratulations David Eliasparts made USA Class B Aveox took 6 top 7 places Aveox ban complete line direct dnve including first place tie Both 3 pointsand geared motors mfor competitor perfect George J0 woe Class B flyoff using F7LMR sport flyer starhog low $200 motor 2 cells want join winnersamotor/controller system Call Catalon circle call write fax e-mail os catalog Ave ox Inc 31324 Via Colinas #103 Westlake Village CA 91462 Phone 8185978915 Pax 8185970617 httnI/wwavnnrinm infnThaveoxcom SPCIALISTS IN COX AND AME ENGINES & CUSTOM PARTS COMPETITION ACCCESSORIES RACING WHEELS SOLID LINES CUSTOM NEEDLE VALVES OLD TIMER KITS & SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS PLUGS SILK QUALITY DOPE BRUSHES TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS 112A TEXACO PLAYBOY SR KIT PH 619 761-0511 FAX 761-0937 VISA IMC WELCOME NO COD MINIMUM ORDER $1000 PLUS $300 SHIPPING INSURANCE $200 new 20 no 12 MOSFET Competitine Hybridrivo Microprocenuor booed controller BEC Auto Cutoff Optocoupled fully programmable endpoints brake 6-16 cels 6a Pro gwnmabie BEC Opt occupied IF YOU BUILD EM YOULL LOVE EM EuaUEWED~ Robinson Road Hudson NH 03051 phone fax 603 881-5899 Visa & Mastercard Wef come Call write full line catalog Monosoupape t50 hp rotary engine engine weighed 330 pounds gave weight-to-power ratio 208 pounds per hpone main reasons such design utilized used 125 liters gasoline 25 liters pharmaceutical-grade castor oil gave about two hours flying time found data 1956 Model Airplane News Don Lockwood owns couple old rotary engines said two-stroke rotary engine called Fredrickson dont know thats spelled right connecting rod moved side-to-side open close intake port blew up test stand cost investors bunch money Nitrobemzene Don also sent data sheets nitrobenzene hydrazine tetranitromethane some nasty toxic additives have tried model fuels Besides model engines nitrobenzene used full-scale race cars Don knew several people died exposure toxic ingestion inhalation skin absorption didnt know back used now gas-engine Radio Control car boys using again hope someone clues hazards such chemicals Team Racing old AMA Team Race TR event contributed evolution improvement Speed engines being revived Florida Arizona-California parts country rules restrictive have Proto-size airplane powered -I Giants Help PromoteI INon-Competitive IHIGIF~Tw ying Large RIC Air Craft p//wwwfly-imaaorgI IMAA membership includes quarterly magazine High Flight IMEMBERSHIP APPLICATION IJ NEW F] RENEWAL Date19I Yearly Dues $1500 USA $2000 US Canada & Mexico $3000 US Elsewhere I Make CHECK MONEY ORDER Payable INTERNATIONAL MINIAlURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC I Name _________________ Phone ___________ I Street _________________________________________ P0 Box/Route Box __________________ I______________ 1CityState/Province ________________Zip IMAA _______ AMA Number________ MAAC _______Chapter L MAA Secretary DON E VINEYARD HiNdole Rood a KS 67401 134 Model Aviation 25 $6195 Sport-Air 40 $7795 aDEZWME C HOBBIES Order Line 1-800 309 8314 Info Line 412 795 9344 24hr Fax Order line 412-798-9857 will customize Hitec radio Focus2SS 72mHz AM6595 Focus 4 FM w14 HS300**12995 Focus 6 FM w14 HS-42216095 Flash 4 FM w/3 HS-30014295 Flash 5 FM w14 HS422**16695 Prism 7XF FM w/4 HS422*21395 Prism7XS FM srlSpec w/4 HS422**28895 Prism 7X FM w/Spectra Tx only**19295 RDC Supreme Rx wtcrystalsa5995 535 Micro Rx wlcrystel**6195 HS-60 Super Micro 16 ozlin**3195 HS-80 Sub Micro 31 ozlin2595 HS-85 Mighty Micro 38 caIn2995 HS-105 Mini 24 ozlin2195 HS-205 BB Super mini 43 szlin**2595 HS-225 Super MIni 50 oz/io2995 HS-IQO Super Sport 42 oz/in995 HS-300BB Ball Bearing Sport1195 HS-422 Pro-servo 43 oz/in1395 HS-425 SB Pro w/dual bearings**1795 HS-525 BB Hi Speed 47 ozlin**3295 HS-545 BB Hi Torque 62 onlin**3295 HS-605 BB Hi Torque 77 ozlin**3495 HS-615 MG Supr Torque lO7ozlin**4595 HS-700 BB Giant Scale 133 oz**2895 HS-715 BB Sail Arm Servo3495 HS-725 BB Sail Winch Servo4595 HS-75 BB Retract 90 oz/in**3695 ** New Lower Prices CIRRUS SERVOS CS-20 Sub-Micro2299 CS-30 Pro Mini1999 CS-so Standard Siort999 CS-60 SB Hi Torque1699 CS-60 MG Hi Torque metal gear2199 CS-70 BB Standard Pro1499 CS-IC MG Super Torque2299 CS90 SB FastfLow Profile1799 CS-l00 SB Retract2499 CS-400 Giant Pro SB2199 CS-600 Jumbo Pro Super Torque4499 AIRBORNE PACK SPECIALS Combos include RCD Supreme Receiver un/crystal switch harness & aileron ext #14 CS-60BB Hi-Torque12995 #24 CS-60MG Hi-Torque14995 #34 CS-SO Standard Sport10195 #44 CS-7OBB Pro11995 #52 CS-30 SB Mini10295 #62 CS-400 SB Giant Pro10595 J&C Sound Security1995 J&C Fun-Bat2495 call 6-Pack special Specials Lanier & Jack Stafford Kits FULL SERVICE HOBBY STORE Shipping & Handling . $500 Continental USA Most Orders Shipped 24 hrs J & C Hobbies100 Street Penn Hills PA 15235 Visa Mastercard Discover Accepted Prices Sob md Change Withoot Notice FLYLINE MODELS Plans Division 117 N IlVrh Way Scottsdale AZ 85260 Order yours today Prices inclade postagc handling Writr ftr complete list 55 Velie Monocoupe 58 lellanca Skyrocket $10 Great Lakes Trainer $5 Rearwin Speedster 55 Csrtiss Rabin$10 Megoweaupe 55 Flyrtte$8 Stearman C3B$10 Fairchild 22 $5 Curtiss Seagall St General Aristocrat SIt Bucker Jungarister $5 Stinson Voyager 5$ Travel Air 6808suer a'. $5 Heirthel ICEd $8 Kinner Spousteruser n 55 C02 Frrnster58 Quaker Flash FW 1 90A5/A8 1/5TH SCALE 50 Span Epoxy lusebge Foam Wing Slob Tall FW t9OD-9 1/5TH SCALE EU Span Epoxy Fuselage Foam Wing Slab Tail lest 09 Avaiiable F6F-3/ FS Hetoal 10 span epoxy luselage Foam wings lin slab F6F Helical 64 span Epoxy fuselage bull up wing stab TIP AVENGER 1/6TH SCALE 82 Span Epoxy luselage tuilt up wings stab DH MOSQUITO 1 24 SPAN Epoxy luseloge lelty pan Cowls spinners ME 163 1/6TH SCALE 61 Span Epoxy Fuselage Foam Wing Cores P510 69 SPMd Epoxy FuselageCowl Scoap luill up Wing Tail K 55 AGINT FOIl BRIAN tAYlOIt DENNO SIRANT MK lEtVt5 CALL FUR MORE EFONEATION SN KITS AND PRICES DES IN SCALE CATAZUI *100 US agent lot 918th magazines DOD HULMAN PLANS RO BOX 74 SAN BERNARDINO CA 92402 909 885 3959 FAX 889 9307 29 engine running small fuel tank takes considerable Work develop engine fuel goes fast economical restarts end up experimenting fuel additives again Rat Race much easier eliminated TR years ago now Rats fast hard fly arent entrants So TR being flown again old engines such Fox Stunt 29 McCoy Redhead 29 ETA 29 suddenly highly desirable race can flown three- four-up models fly 100 mph less its fun event considerable action mid-1950s George Moir first fliers hop up Fox 29 Stunt engine TR won contests wasnt long before Duke Fox came out 29R engine newer heavier powerful versions such Combat Special bathtub 29R designed Class B Speed best B Speed engines ever 29Xa 29-size Combat Special inverted Proto kissed concrete after wingover takeoff bent crankcase Ive never built inverted-engine Speed model since 40 years ago 0 mm Carbon Fiber IBraided Sleeves Laminates Plates ~Sandwich Panels Rods Tubes Tissues Tapes Prepreg Unidirectional Si-directional Fabrics mmli) iberglass 19 Styles Cloth Woven Unidirectional U Composites x6d Braids Tapes Tissue Chopped Mat Epoxy WEST SYSTEM5 PO-SET5 brand Epoxies Fillers Accessories Tools Vacuum Bagging Pumps Bagging Kits Systems Bag Seals Breathers/Bleeders Bagging Release Materials Foam Rohaceil Spyder EP Ask about CST Saverus Club Call tree catalog Order Toll Free 1-800-338-1278 E-mail info@cataaleacom Web Site httpIlwwwcstealeaconl Composite Structures Technology P 0 Box 622 Dept JS Tehachapi CA 93581-0622 136 Model Aviation BEST IN EPOXY GLASS SIMI KITS WE USE EPOXY RESIN AND NOT CHEAPER POLYESTER NEW LABER CUTTING BERVICE Duke Fox knew build good engine visited Fox factory once back test engine would bolt several prop washers flywheel no prop connect engine one-gallon fuel supply start wrapping some tape around flywheel close door test building go away engine would scream until can empty Proto same 29 engines used Proto Speed airplanes TR several years around 1957 Al Stegens tough beat McCoy 29-powered models Harry Latshaw used ETA engines great success Bill Wisniewski K&B came out excellent engines Bill told about cast-iron alloy 3% nickel made good pistons So got some dont remember worked winter make two pistons spent hours breaking won Proto 1963 Natsmy first Nats win Speed class 131 mph kept going faster year went Rattler enginesa K&B case SuperTigre internal partsdeveloped Luke Roy Bill Hustad SuperTigre 29RVs won Proto again 1968 148 mph using engine tuned pipes added 1970s Proto Speed died Now trying revive simple rules 21 engines Very few young people compete nowadays old graybeards want return happy times things simple fun long will last 4MICRO DIGITAL MOTOR CONTROLLERS SAFE NO GLITCH POWER ON SOFT LOW TORQUE START UP HIGH RATE SMALL SIZE LIGHT WEIGHT SELF ALIGNS TO YOUR TRANSMITTER HO ADJUSTMENT NECESSARY MICRO DEMON 100 20AMP 1-14CELL 12x085x039 13g146oz wires 4700Hz includes setup LED 995 *N* MICRO DEMON 102 *N* 2OAMP 6-8cELL BEC BRAKE 21g/7Soz wires 4700Hz 18x0S5x039 includes setup LED$5995 SPEED DEMON200 35AMP 1-16CELL 16xl0x042 26g192oz wires 2400Hz$8295 WATER JET CUT CARBON FIBER STRIPS No Sanding Necessary Great Spar Caps Foam Wing Reinforcement Lowest Prices Latest TednoIogy Smooth Edges Precision Cut Strips Bondable Surfaces Li ltt7 Thick 1/4x4t12/pkglS315 31tx4tl2pkg S35t 12 lt14 Thick l/4u4t12/pkgl 5400 3/tx4t2pkg $475 13 lt2T Thick 114x4t 12/pkg 5500 3/tx4t 12 pkg S675 14 l030 Thick 1/4x4t 12/pkgl 5600 3/tx4t 12 pkg $900 Send SASt information additional sizes products Add $500 shipping handlinq Calif residents add 825% tax Overseas orders add l5% Order COD MCI VISA send check money order Aerospace Composite Products Th,nfrfhteehtmeeils 142ff DOOLITTLE DR SAN LEANDRO LA 94517 1 352-2022 FAX 1510 352-2021 MODEL AIRPLANE PROPELLERS SELECTION AND PERFORMANCE FOR THE MODELER book accompanying programs must modelers library 185 pages Programs MS-DOS $2995 $295 S&H MODEL AIRPLANE DESIGN AND PERFORMACE FOR THE MODELER Also must modeters library 279 pages BOOK ONLY $2495 $295 S&H 0-671-0776 MO VISA & AMEX orders Send check MO Sheraton Group 1722 Broadmoor Suite 105 Bryan TX 77802 TX Res add 825% tax -- US currency January 1998 137 SUPER FAST LOWELI VERY PRICES I4 L iLWAYS MINIATURE BEARINGS FOR HOBBY & INDUSTRY For3 Complete Product LinesWe Have R/C CarsPremtum UltraSeal frictionless sealed matntenance-tree bearings EcenePewer bearings engineered strength & durabilityhe Largest Trucks, High- Speed high-heat engine bearingsInventory Boats Standard US Metric sizes PlanesAsk us about MIDAS TOUCH Other Fine ProductsWIdest &Send $300 CatalogsSelection Helicopters Dealer Programs Avatlable BOCA BEARING CO-IN STOCK 7040W Palmette Park Rd Suite 2304 Ml Boca Rube FL 33433 Tel 407-ggt-t004 4t7-XX8-0115 USA CANADA CALL TOLL FREE 800-332-3256 CANADA USA . . R MODEL PRODUCTS 3475 Edison Way Suite Menlo Park CA 94025 1-800-592-0473 VISA MASTERCARD SI E-Z BILT WWII Pedal Planes will have much fun building 3-6 year old will have flying Kit includes full size patterns complete instructions color photo list ready made parts included Kits $2000 total Specify plan wanted Kits available-P-38 P-40 F4U 1 Brochure $100 SASE Flight Line Toys ox 3484 ngfield MO 65808
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/01
Page Numbers: 132, 134, 136, 137
CONTROL LINE SPEED mcI rJ laU WJi BU FLORIDA Speed fliers scattered around Florida have bugging Bob Whitney put contest winter found site will host Florida State Speed Championships Cash Bash Pompano harness track January 3-4 1998 classes except Jet will much noise permitted needed excuse go south winter sounds good Get stuff together go Dayton As write early September Im getting ready Cold Cash Speed Bash Dayton Ohio traditional contest normally best-attended Speed meet year competitors far away Colorado Florida New York Canada Ill probably have some photos next column Weather usually excellent event wouldnt surprised see some records Oily Rags Someone recently wrote about dangers oily rags spontaneous combustion modelers highoil-content fuels customarily end up wiping cloths paper towels saturated castor synthetic oil after clean up airplanes spontaneous combustion problem arises have oil generates heat driesnamely linseed oil doubt Klotz X2C other synthetic oil does have never heard castor oil generating heat does turn varnish old engines know whether castor oil generates heat dries send information Ill pass along Diesels Speed Someone wants run diesel engine Speed rules list standard fuel 20% lubricant 10% nitro methanola mixture diesels wont run So can run dicsel using own fuel limit nitro content fuel may know diesels will run fuel oil nitro ether might possible get power out such formula same question can asked other events such Racing some kind decision needs made feel should demonstration flights information what kind fuel will used before ruling should set Errors September issue wrote about development model fuels various lubricants used therein mentioned use castor oil WWI fighter aircraft powered twostroke engines Dave Segal Philadelphia PA wrote pointed out engines four-stroke two-stroke Im sure got idea two-stroke except fact used castor oil went through engine crankcase before directed cylinders particular engines called rotary engines because crankshaft connected airplane fuselage propeller bolted crankcase nine cylinders crankcase rotated driving propeller cylinder exhaust valve top actuated pushrod cam intake valve spring-loaded built center piston opened atmospheric pressure exhaust valve closed piston moved down mixed fuel air traveled through crankcase cylinders ignition no throttle pilot cut out switch control stick would ground out spark landing Captain Eddie Rickenbacker flew French Nieuport 28 powered Gnome 132 Model Aviation ighter used lightweight rotary engine Crankcase nine cylinders rotated drive propeller Mike Couts Paul Zurawski flew similar all-aluminum jets 1997 Nats scores close Mike second 18047 mph Paul fourth 17921 Jim English came back Speed flying NovaRossi-powered model placed second Nats Performance Brushless DC Motors line high performance Aveox s Electric NATS ~pn Swee s motors Aveox now offeitng Class LMR Sailp ane F7 LMR motor wonfull line kits have machined cut ttne first 8 places Congratulations David Eliasparts made USA Class B Aveox took 6 top 7 places Aveox ban complete line direct dnve including first place tie Both 3 pointsand geared motors mfor competitor perfect George J0 woe Class B flyoff using F7LMR sport flyer starhog low $200 motor 2 cells want join winnersamotor/controller system Call Catalon circle call write fax e-mail os catalog Ave ox Inc 31324 Via Colinas #103 Westlake Village CA 91462 Phone 8185978915 Pax 8185970617 httnI/wwavnnrinm infnThaveoxcom SPCIALISTS IN COX AND AME ENGINES & CUSTOM PARTS COMPETITION ACCCESSORIES RACING WHEELS SOLID LINES CUSTOM NEEDLE VALVES OLD TIMER KITS & SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS PLUGS SILK QUALITY DOPE BRUSHES TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS 112A TEXACO PLAYBOY SR KIT PH 619 761-0511 FAX 761-0937 VISA IMC WELCOME NO COD MINIMUM ORDER $1000 PLUS $300 SHIPPING INSURANCE $200 new 20 no 12 MOSFET Competitine Hybridrivo Microprocenuor booed controller BEC Auto Cutoff Optocoupled fully programmable endpoints brake 6-16 cels 6a Pro gwnmabie BEC Opt occupied IF YOU BUILD EM YOULL LOVE EM EuaUEWED~ Robinson Road Hudson NH 03051 phone fax 603 881-5899 Visa & Mastercard Wef come Call write full line catalog Monosoupape t50 hp rotary engine engine weighed 330 pounds gave weight-to-power ratio 208 pounds per hpone main reasons such design utilized used 125 liters gasoline 25 liters pharmaceutical-grade castor oil gave about two hours flying time found data 1956 Model Airplane News Don Lockwood owns couple old rotary engines said two-stroke rotary engine called Fredrickson dont know thats spelled right connecting rod moved side-to-side open close intake port blew up test stand cost investors bunch money Nitrobemzene Don also sent data sheets nitrobenzene hydrazine tetranitromethane some nasty toxic additives have tried model fuels Besides model engines nitrobenzene used full-scale race cars Don knew several people died exposure toxic ingestion inhalation skin absorption didnt know back used now gas-engine Radio Control car boys using again hope someone clues hazards such chemicals Team Racing old AMA Team Race TR event contributed evolution improvement Speed engines being revived Florida Arizona-California parts country rules restrictive have Proto-size airplane powered -I Giants Help PromoteI INon-Competitive IHIGIF~Tw ying Large RIC Air Craft p//wwwfly-imaaorgI IMAA membership includes quarterly magazine High Flight IMEMBERSHIP APPLICATION IJ NEW F] RENEWAL Date19I Yearly Dues $1500 USA $2000 US Canada & Mexico $3000 US Elsewhere I Make CHECK MONEY ORDER Payable INTERNATIONAL MINIAlURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC I Name _________________ Phone ___________ I Street _________________________________________ P0 Box/Route Box __________________ I______________ 1CityState/Province ________________Zip IMAA _______ AMA Number________ MAAC _______Chapter L MAA Secretary DON E VINEYARD HiNdole Rood a KS 67401 134 Model Aviation 25 $6195 Sport-Air 40 $7795 aDEZWME C HOBBIES Order Line 1-800 309 8314 Info Line 412 795 9344 24hr Fax Order line 412-798-9857 will customize Hitec radio Focus2SS 72mHz AM6595 Focus 4 FM w14 HS300**12995 Focus 6 FM w14 HS-42216095 Flash 4 FM w/3 HS-30014295 Flash 5 FM w14 HS422**16695 Prism 7XF FM w/4 HS422*21395 Prism7XS FM srlSpec w/4 HS422**28895 Prism 7X FM w/Spectra Tx only**19295 RDC Supreme Rx wtcrystalsa5995 535 Micro Rx wlcrystel**6195 HS-60 Super Micro 16 ozlin**3195 HS-80 Sub Micro 31 ozlin2595 HS-85 Mighty Micro 38 caIn2995 HS-105 Mini 24 ozlin2195 HS-205 BB Super mini 43 szlin**2595 HS-225 Super MIni 50 oz/io2995 HS-IQO Super Sport 42 oz/in995 HS-300BB Ball Bearing Sport1195 HS-422 Pro-servo 43 oz/in1395 HS-425 SB Pro w/dual bearings**1795 HS-525 BB Hi Speed 47 ozlin**3295 HS-545 BB Hi Torque 62 onlin**3295 HS-605 BB Hi Torque 77 ozlin**3495 HS-615 MG Supr Torque lO7ozlin**4595 HS-700 BB Giant Scale 133 oz**2895 HS-715 BB Sail Arm Servo3495 HS-725 BB Sail Winch Servo4595 HS-75 BB Retract 90 oz/in**3695 ** New Lower Prices CIRRUS SERVOS CS-20 Sub-Micro2299 CS-30 Pro Mini1999 CS-so Standard Siort999 CS-60 SB Hi Torque1699 CS-60 MG Hi Torque metal gear2199 CS-70 BB Standard Pro1499 CS-IC MG Super Torque2299 CS90 SB FastfLow Profile1799 CS-l00 SB Retract2499 CS-400 Giant Pro SB2199 CS-600 Jumbo Pro Super Torque4499 AIRBORNE PACK SPECIALS Combos include RCD Supreme Receiver un/crystal switch harness & aileron ext #14 CS-60BB Hi-Torque12995 #24 CS-60MG Hi-Torque14995 #34 CS-SO Standard Sport10195 #44 CS-7OBB Pro11995 #52 CS-30 SB Mini10295 #62 CS-400 SB Giant Pro10595 J&C Sound Security1995 J&C Fun-Bat2495 call 6-Pack special Specials Lanier & Jack Stafford Kits FULL SERVICE HOBBY STORE Shipping & Handling . $500 Continental USA Most Orders Shipped 24 hrs J & C Hobbies100 Street Penn Hills PA 15235 Visa Mastercard Discover Accepted Prices Sob md Change Withoot Notice FLYLINE MODELS Plans Division 117 N IlVrh Way Scottsdale AZ 85260 Order yours today Prices inclade postagc handling Writr ftr complete list 55 Velie Monocoupe 58 lellanca Skyrocket $10 Great Lakes Trainer $5 Rearwin Speedster 55 Csrtiss Rabin$10 Megoweaupe 55 Flyrtte$8 Stearman C3B$10 Fairchild 22 $5 Curtiss Seagall St General Aristocrat SIt Bucker Jungarister $5 Stinson Voyager 5$ Travel Air 6808suer a'. $5 Heirthel ICEd $8 Kinner Spousteruser n 55 C02 Frrnster58 Quaker Flash FW 1 90A5/A8 1/5TH SCALE 50 Span Epoxy lusebge Foam Wing Slob Tall FW t9OD-9 1/5TH SCALE EU Span Epoxy Fuselage Foam Wing Slab Tail lest 09 Avaiiable F6F-3/ FS Hetoal 10 span epoxy luselage Foam wings lin slab F6F Helical 64 span Epoxy fuselage bull up wing stab TIP AVENGER 1/6TH SCALE 82 Span Epoxy luselage tuilt up wings stab DH MOSQUITO 1 24 SPAN Epoxy luseloge lelty pan Cowls spinners ME 163 1/6TH SCALE 61 Span Epoxy Fuselage Foam Wing Cores P510 69 SPMd Epoxy FuselageCowl Scoap luill up Wing Tail K 55 AGINT FOIl BRIAN tAYlOIt DENNO SIRANT MK lEtVt5 CALL FUR MORE EFONEATION SN KITS AND PRICES DES IN SCALE CATAZUI *100 US agent lot 918th magazines DOD HULMAN PLANS RO BOX 74 SAN BERNARDINO CA 92402 909 885 3959 FAX 889 9307 29 engine running small fuel tank takes considerable Work develop engine fuel goes fast economical restarts end up experimenting fuel additives again Rat Race much easier eliminated TR years ago now Rats fast hard fly arent entrants So TR being flown again old engines such Fox Stunt 29 McCoy Redhead 29 ETA 29 suddenly highly desirable race can flown three- four-up models fly 100 mph less its fun event considerable action mid-1950s George Moir first fliers hop up Fox 29 Stunt engine TR won contests wasnt long before Duke Fox came out 29R engine newer heavier powerful versions such Combat Special bathtub 29R designed Class B Speed best B Speed engines ever 29Xa 29-size Combat Special inverted Proto kissed concrete after wingover takeoff bent crankcase Ive never built inverted-engine Speed model since 40 years ago 0 mm Carbon Fiber IBraided Sleeves Laminates Plates ~Sandwich Panels Rods Tubes Tissues Tapes Prepreg Unidirectional Si-directional Fabrics mmli) iberglass 19 Styles Cloth Woven Unidirectional U Composites x6d Braids Tapes Tissue Chopped Mat Epoxy WEST SYSTEM5 PO-SET5 brand Epoxies Fillers Accessories Tools Vacuum Bagging Pumps Bagging Kits Systems Bag Seals Breathers/Bleeders Bagging Release Materials Foam Rohaceil Spyder EP Ask about CST Saverus Club Call tree catalog Order Toll Free 1-800-338-1278 E-mail info@cataaleacom Web Site httpIlwwwcstealeaconl Composite Structures Technology P 0 Box 622 Dept JS Tehachapi CA 93581-0622 136 Model Aviation BEST IN EPOXY GLASS SIMI KITS WE USE EPOXY RESIN AND NOT CHEAPER POLYESTER NEW LABER CUTTING BERVICE Duke Fox knew build good engine visited Fox factory once back test engine would bolt several prop washers flywheel no prop connect engine one-gallon fuel supply start wrapping some tape around flywheel close door test building go away engine would scream until can empty Proto same 29 engines used Proto Speed airplanes TR several years around 1957 Al Stegens tough beat McCoy 29-powered models Harry Latshaw used ETA engines great success Bill Wisniewski K&B came out excellent engines Bill told about cast-iron alloy 3% nickel made good pistons So got some dont remember worked winter make two pistons spent hours breaking won Proto 1963 Natsmy first Nats win Speed class 131 mph kept going faster year went Rattler enginesa K&B case SuperTigre internal partsdeveloped Luke Roy Bill Hustad SuperTigre 29RVs won Proto again 1968 148 mph using engine tuned pipes added 1970s Proto Speed died Now trying revive simple rules 21 engines Very few young people compete nowadays old graybeards want return happy times things simple fun long will last 4MICRO DIGITAL MOTOR CONTROLLERS SAFE NO GLITCH POWER ON SOFT LOW TORQUE START UP HIGH RATE SMALL SIZE LIGHT WEIGHT SELF ALIGNS TO YOUR TRANSMITTER HO ADJUSTMENT NECESSARY MICRO DEMON 100 20AMP 1-14CELL 12x085x039 13g146oz wires 4700Hz includes setup LED 995 *N* MICRO DEMON 102 *N* 2OAMP 6-8cELL BEC BRAKE 21g/7Soz wires 4700Hz 18x0S5x039 includes setup LED$5995 SPEED DEMON200 35AMP 1-16CELL 16xl0x042 26g192oz wires 2400Hz$8295 WATER JET CUT CARBON FIBER STRIPS No Sanding Necessary Great Spar Caps Foam Wing Reinforcement Lowest Prices Latest TednoIogy Smooth Edges Precision Cut Strips Bondable Surfaces Li ltt7 Thick 1/4x4t12/pkglS315 31tx4tl2pkg S35t 12 lt14 Thick l/4u4t12/pkgl 5400 3/tx4t2pkg $475 13 lt2T Thick 114x4t 12/pkg 5500 3/tx4t 12 pkg S675 14 l030 Thick 1/4x4t 12/pkgl 5600 3/tx4t 12 pkg $900 Send SASt information additional sizes products Add $500 shipping handlinq Calif residents add 825% tax Overseas orders add l5% Order COD MCI VISA send check money order Aerospace Composite Products Th,nfrfhteehtmeeils 142ff DOOLITTLE DR SAN LEANDRO LA 94517 1 352-2022 FAX 1510 352-2021 MODEL AIRPLANE PROPELLERS SELECTION AND PERFORMANCE FOR THE MODELER book accompanying programs must modelers library 185 pages Programs MS-DOS $2995 $295 S&H MODEL AIRPLANE DESIGN AND PERFORMACE FOR THE MODELER Also must modeters library 279 pages BOOK ONLY $2495 $295 S&H 0-671-0776 MO VISA & AMEX orders Send check MO Sheraton Group 1722 Broadmoor Suite 105 Bryan TX 77802 TX Res add 825% tax -- US currency January 1998 137 SUPER FAST LOWELI VERY PRICES I4 L iLWAYS MINIATURE BEARINGS FOR HOBBY & INDUSTRY For3 Complete Product LinesWe Have R/C CarsPremtum UltraSeal frictionless sealed matntenance-tree bearings EcenePewer bearings engineered strength & durabilityhe Largest Trucks, High- Speed high-heat engine bearingsInventory Boats Standard US Metric sizes PlanesAsk us about MIDAS TOUCH Other Fine ProductsWIdest &Send $300 CatalogsSelection Helicopters Dealer Programs Avatlable BOCA BEARING CO-IN STOCK 7040W Palmette Park Rd Suite 2304 Ml Boca Rube FL 33433 Tel 407-ggt-t004 4t7-XX8-0115 USA CANADA CALL TOLL FREE 800-332-3256 CANADA USA . . R MODEL PRODUCTS 3475 Edison Way Suite Menlo Park CA 94025 1-800-592-0473 VISA MASTERCARD SI E-Z BILT WWII Pedal Planes will have much fun building 3-6 year old will have flying Kit includes full size patterns complete instructions color photo list ready made parts included Kits $2000 total Specify plan wanted Kits available-P-38 P-40 F4U 1 Brochure $100 SASE Flight Line Toys ox 3484 ngfield MO 65808