C SPEED Gene Hempel THE contest season almost finished finally have some time gather notes together write months column first noteworthy piece information about excellent newsletter called Flying Lines written Mike Hazel John Thompson fellows doing beautiful job editing newsletter covers broad spectrum articles concerning Speed CL Racing interested please send $700 years subscription Flying Lines 1411 Bryant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 need support make newsletter success well worth seven bucks subject newsletters received letter form Doc Jackson concerning organization National Control Line Society idea behind organization bring together CL special interest groups other function newsletter course dissemination information leadership such group Please drop line Doc Jackson Thomas Jefferson University 1025 Wainut Street Philadelphia PA 19107 Doc would appreciate comments concerning new organization subject newsletters Frank McCune editor Miniature Aricraft Com bat Associations newsletter sent copy Continued page 119 46 Model Aviation Nick Shers /2A Open record-holder 13211 mph Gene discussesthe engine setup column newcomers CLSpeeda word about takeoff dolly isa wing-locking dollyuntil model dolly liftoff ground padded wires overthe wings clampthe dollytothe model lift-off tall-skid drops down unlatchesthe wing clamps andthedollydropsfree Without system model might bumped Out dolly before reached flying speedmore likelywiping outthe prop ata minimum Smaller photo lower left showscustomized TD 04g bolt-on exhaust stub tuned pipe Note suction-feed fuel tank secure counterweight prop Small photo lower right shows chromed shaft Los Baers D Speed job about blast off help Frank Garzon holding plane Nick Sher holding battery clip Don Benesch operating starter Evert Gary Memorial Speed Bash s B Speed job gettIng set go orbit Nick Sher model e electric starter Super Voodoos wing lift center laterally located 312-in outboard geometric center wing plans show wing lift centers lateral reference point engine thrust line Trim CG-offset-from-thrust-line plans show lateral CG displaced 250-in outboard engine thrust line CG offset-from-thrust-line distance precisely cal culated too Trim Stabilator Most Combat pilots would probably prefer exact amount stabilator movement produce minimum radius turns speed loss Super Voodoo figure 16 degrees direction Personally prefer 24 degrees up down movement stabilator 50% stabilator move ment needed CG per plan certain situations use extra stabilator movement advantage sacrificing little speed gain tighter turn Trim control system Use favorite method suit timing Personally prefer set up control system degree ofbellcrank movement produces degree stabilator movement extremely fast-reacting setup within wing however adjust planes internal control system externally reducing line spacing handle until plane flies perfectly eye-mind-hand rhythm What happens extensive trimming done done properly Super Voodoo will have its drag center line wing lift center thrust line hence plane will react positively command giving no surprises pilot allows full concentraion winning match Performance 50% nitro-methane 8-in pitch epoxy-fiber prop flying couple feet off deck speed pylon Super Voodoo has attained 126 mph Fox Combat Special 121 mph Fox 36XBB both engines retimed freed fitted special rear bearings Timing seven level laps exactly 60-ft lines Now comes big Combat tip 50% nitro 8-in pitch props flying level 60-ft lines have lost matches have won want win try combination 10-15% nitro-methane 9-6 Rev-Up 9-6 Top Flite prop ever fly level unless attacking use 60-ft 5-in lines added reach Using 1 2% nitro fuel 9-6 prop Super Voodoos Combat speed streamer 114 mph Fox Combat Special 109 mph Fox 36XBB enough performance consistently win Building outline Epoxy plywood doubler leading edge Pin down trailing edge flat building board Instant-glue Hot Stuff etc tip ribs trailing leading edges finish instant gluing other ribs place except center rib plywood bellcrank mount installed epoxy center rib trailing leading edges Go over instantglue joints epoxy epoxy upper trailing edge place Glue wing tips Build up motor mount single unit cut Out appropriately leading edge center rib clearance Epoxy motor mount unit wing Epoxy plywood doublers both sides x 9-in boom blank Cut out monoboom sandwich Cut Out stabilator very hard balsa Using Klett aileron hinge 3/32-in wire -in brass tubing cloth join stabilator boom epoxy boom unit wing After pushrod leadout guides epoxied install controls Install fuel system Cover wing using Fascal Fuel-proof exposed wood parts Drill holes engine streamer move engine fore aft achieve correct CG place ment Using wing-tip weight balance correct lateral CG Super Voodoo ready flight Final note Whether youre new Combat expert flier sincerely hope have learned something use article Have fun Combat circle SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT 175 T RWheels 1 -3/4$240 Pair 200 T RWheels 2$260 Pair 2 25 T R SWheels 2-1/4$280 Parr 250 T R SWheels 2-1/2$300 Pair 275 T R SWheels 2-3/4$320 Pair 3 00 1 R SWheels 3$340 Parr 325 T RWheels 3-1/4$360 Pair 3 50 T RWheels 3-1/2$380 Pair NEW! NEW! NEW! LINE STARTER BOX FLIGHT THE DELUXE Completely Assembled Compact t Perfect Competitor Holds 12v Battery Power Panel Rack Starter ALSO New Drawer Storage Only $1495 information write call The1Bgx491~l Pike F1iht Lancaster PA 17604 Ph 717 291 2136 B uXDealer Inquiries Invited CL Speed/Hempel Con finued page 46 MACA newsletter enjoyed very much Combat fliers very interested rework ing engines just like Speed fliers Maybe can share some knowledge Combat fliers vice versa Received letter Les Baer Sr concerning Evert Gray Memorial Speed Bash held Allentown PA October 5 reports contest went very well temperature little cool high 640F sunny day low humidity hardly wind turnout excellent kept everyone busy whole time Nick Sher started day off breaking February 1981 119 SMOOTH R SLICKS 5TREAD T low bounce shock absorbing wheels feature new nylon metalic finish wheel hubs wheel pairs e matched mness quality balance DU-BRO PRODUCTS INC 480 BONNER RD WAUCONDA ILL 60084 New 1/4 SCALE 1918 NIEUPORT 38 C-i additional information WW 1 classic catalogue send $100 PROCTOR ENTERPRISES CORP PO eox 9641 San Diego CA 92109 Open record 13211 mph Nick huffin puffin whole flight told him couldnt keep up put car Everyone calls Nick 01 Man Second place went James Van Sant Penndel PA 9420 mph FAI five entries Sam Burke Canada 24950 kph Cliff Norman Phila delphia PA took second 23331 kph Ed Gifford New Jersey third 19313 kph going metric Formula 40 seven entries guys flying hard day Cliff Norman Philadelphia PA took first 14303 mph Nick Sher hit 14201 mph second Tom Schaeffer New Jersey did 14068 mph third D Speed lot activity Frank Garzon New York turned 19060 mph Dan Benesck placed second 19020mph Leo Baer third 18920 mph As usual everyone having problems props D Speed models blades would come apart Need use glass props B Speed six entries new 65-ft 3in lines bringing new modelers event First went Les Baer Allentown 19508 George Brown Sr New York turned 17810 mph second George Brown Jr took third 17367 mph Everyone good time lots laughs Thanks letter Les Flash A Open Speed record October 5 1980 Evert Gray Memorial Speed Meet held Fogelsville PA Nick Sher officially clocked 13211 mph national record backup flight 12779 mph power plant Cox modifications Nick Sher Gene Hempel improve bypass breathing engine utilized chrome shaft setup crankshaft ID bored out 200 felt speed quite possible further experimentation pipe length pipe volume fuel head volumes Received letter George Craig Tarpon Springs FL concerning machine Cox cylinder drill press using simple fixture designed will try make some photos fixture discuss neat way machine Cox cylinder later column Brian Fairey Waterloo Canada writes working developing side-exhaust 15 engine Team Racing Brian has done beautiful job designing engine information write Brian Fairey 242 Bell Have Drive Waterloo Ontario Canada N2J 3C6 would like express appreciation modelers have taken time write really enjoy hearing modelers across world Half-A Engine Parts modelers have written find out can locate blank Cox 049 cylinders order make cylinders available modelers have ordered several dozen blank cylinders plus other Cox 049 engine parts also have new case chrome shaft setup information send SASE P&G Metal Shop Gene Hempel 301 North Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 next two Speed columns will cover construct pipe Cox 049 engine Wish Speed fliers Happy Turkey Day Merry Christmas Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 CL Carrier/Perry Continued page 47 OS next Webra Supertigre OPS Class II airplanes dominated Guardians 70% Over half Ster ling-kit size others smaller largest model Sturdibuilt Mauler smallest MO-i about 140 sq average size about 190200 sq Class since no kits except originally intended Class II use variety aircraft much greater five Guardians MO-is assorted sizes four Skyraiders Sizes ranged about 115 sq 210 sq wing area Sterling Guardian average about 150160 sq little larger standard few years ago Profile Carrier Supertigre powered 60% models another 15% made up other production engines machine-shop specials K&B OS TWA accounted 25% total specialty engines took four top five places high speed determin ing factor top two least speed over 90 mph OS rest under 84 mph well within Supertigre performance capability specialty engines seemed lack consistency again share incomplete flights airplanes Profile showing two strong trends looking lot better getting bigger three 42 Profile airplanes scale types very close scale proportions dominant model Fairey 120 Model Aviation SIX SHOOTER FUEL PUMP NOW AVAILABLE FOR GASOLINE & DIESEL FUEL EITHER APPROX 6 oz VERSION per revolution$1095 THE ONLY PUMP AVAILABLE HAND CRANKEDFOR USE WITH FOR SAFEDIESEL FUEL RELIABLE USE SEE YOUR DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR DAVE BROWN PRODUCTS 8534 HUDDLESTON CINCINNATI OHIO 45236 AREA CODE 5131 791 0144
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/02
Page Numbers: 46, 119, 120
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/02
Page Numbers: 46, 119, 120
C SPEED Gene Hempel THE contest season almost finished finally have some time gather notes together write months column first noteworthy piece information about excellent newsletter called Flying Lines written Mike Hazel John Thompson fellows doing beautiful job editing newsletter covers broad spectrum articles concerning Speed CL Racing interested please send $700 years subscription Flying Lines 1411 Bryant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 need support make newsletter success well worth seven bucks subject newsletters received letter form Doc Jackson concerning organization National Control Line Society idea behind organization bring together CL special interest groups other function newsletter course dissemination information leadership such group Please drop line Doc Jackson Thomas Jefferson University 1025 Wainut Street Philadelphia PA 19107 Doc would appreciate comments concerning new organization subject newsletters Frank McCune editor Miniature Aricraft Com bat Associations newsletter sent copy Continued page 119 46 Model Aviation Nick Shers /2A Open record-holder 13211 mph Gene discussesthe engine setup column newcomers CLSpeeda word about takeoff dolly isa wing-locking dollyuntil model dolly liftoff ground padded wires overthe wings clampthe dollytothe model lift-off tall-skid drops down unlatchesthe wing clamps andthedollydropsfree Without system model might bumped Out dolly before reached flying speedmore likelywiping outthe prop ata minimum Smaller photo lower left showscustomized TD 04g bolt-on exhaust stub tuned pipe Note suction-feed fuel tank secure counterweight prop Small photo lower right shows chromed shaft Los Baers D Speed job about blast off help Frank Garzon holding plane Nick Sher holding battery clip Don Benesch operating starter Evert Gary Memorial Speed Bash s B Speed job gettIng set go orbit Nick Sher model e electric starter Super Voodoos wing lift center laterally located 312-in outboard geometric center wing plans show wing lift centers lateral reference point engine thrust line Trim CG-offset-from-thrust-line plans show lateral CG displaced 250-in outboard engine thrust line CG offset-from-thrust-line distance precisely cal culated too Trim Stabilator Most Combat pilots would probably prefer exact amount stabilator movement produce minimum radius turns speed loss Super Voodoo figure 16 degrees direction Personally prefer 24 degrees up down movement stabilator 50% stabilator move ment needed CG per plan certain situations use extra stabilator movement advantage sacrificing little speed gain tighter turn Trim control system Use favorite method suit timing Personally prefer set up control system degree ofbellcrank movement produces degree stabilator movement extremely fast-reacting setup within wing however adjust planes internal control system externally reducing line spacing handle until plane flies perfectly eye-mind-hand rhythm What happens extensive trimming done done properly Super Voodoo will have its drag center line wing lift center thrust line hence plane will react positively command giving no surprises pilot allows full concentraion winning match Performance 50% nitro-methane 8-in pitch epoxy-fiber prop flying couple feet off deck speed pylon Super Voodoo has attained 126 mph Fox Combat Special 121 mph Fox 36XBB both engines retimed freed fitted special rear bearings Timing seven level laps exactly 60-ft lines Now comes big Combat tip 50% nitro 8-in pitch props flying level 60-ft lines have lost matches have won want win try combination 10-15% nitro-methane 9-6 Rev-Up 9-6 Top Flite prop ever fly level unless attacking use 60-ft 5-in lines added reach Using 1 2% nitro fuel 9-6 prop Super Voodoos Combat speed streamer 114 mph Fox Combat Special 109 mph Fox 36XBB enough performance consistently win Building outline Epoxy plywood doubler leading edge Pin down trailing edge flat building board Instant-glue Hot Stuff etc tip ribs trailing leading edges finish instant gluing other ribs place except center rib plywood bellcrank mount installed epoxy center rib trailing leading edges Go over instantglue joints epoxy epoxy upper trailing edge place Glue wing tips Build up motor mount single unit cut Out appropriately leading edge center rib clearance Epoxy motor mount unit wing Epoxy plywood doublers both sides x 9-in boom blank Cut out monoboom sandwich Cut Out stabilator very hard balsa Using Klett aileron hinge 3/32-in wire -in brass tubing cloth join stabilator boom epoxy boom unit wing After pushrod leadout guides epoxied install controls Install fuel system Cover wing using Fascal Fuel-proof exposed wood parts Drill holes engine streamer move engine fore aft achieve correct CG place ment Using wing-tip weight balance correct lateral CG Super Voodoo ready flight Final note Whether youre new Combat expert flier sincerely hope have learned something use article Have fun Combat circle SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT 175 T RWheels 1 -3/4$240 Pair 200 T RWheels 2$260 Pair 2 25 T R SWheels 2-1/4$280 Parr 250 T R SWheels 2-1/2$300 Pair 275 T R SWheels 2-3/4$320 Pair 3 00 1 R SWheels 3$340 Parr 325 T RWheels 3-1/4$360 Pair 3 50 T RWheels 3-1/2$380 Pair NEW! NEW! NEW! LINE STARTER BOX FLIGHT THE DELUXE Completely Assembled Compact t Perfect Competitor Holds 12v Battery Power Panel Rack Starter ALSO New Drawer Storage Only $1495 information write call The1Bgx491~l Pike F1iht Lancaster PA 17604 Ph 717 291 2136 B uXDealer Inquiries Invited CL Speed/Hempel Con finued page 46 MACA newsletter enjoyed very much Combat fliers very interested rework ing engines just like Speed fliers Maybe can share some knowledge Combat fliers vice versa Received letter Les Baer Sr concerning Evert Gray Memorial Speed Bash held Allentown PA October 5 reports contest went very well temperature little cool high 640F sunny day low humidity hardly wind turnout excellent kept everyone busy whole time Nick Sher started day off breaking February 1981 119 SMOOTH R SLICKS 5TREAD T low bounce shock absorbing wheels feature new nylon metalic finish wheel hubs wheel pairs e matched mness quality balance DU-BRO PRODUCTS INC 480 BONNER RD WAUCONDA ILL 60084 New 1/4 SCALE 1918 NIEUPORT 38 C-i additional information WW 1 classic catalogue send $100 PROCTOR ENTERPRISES CORP PO eox 9641 San Diego CA 92109 Open record 13211 mph Nick huffin puffin whole flight told him couldnt keep up put car Everyone calls Nick 01 Man Second place went James Van Sant Penndel PA 9420 mph FAI five entries Sam Burke Canada 24950 kph Cliff Norman Phila delphia PA took second 23331 kph Ed Gifford New Jersey third 19313 kph going metric Formula 40 seven entries guys flying hard day Cliff Norman Philadelphia PA took first 14303 mph Nick Sher hit 14201 mph second Tom Schaeffer New Jersey did 14068 mph third D Speed lot activity Frank Garzon New York turned 19060 mph Dan Benesck placed second 19020mph Leo Baer third 18920 mph As usual everyone having problems props D Speed models blades would come apart Need use glass props B Speed six entries new 65-ft 3in lines bringing new modelers event First went Les Baer Allentown 19508 George Brown Sr New York turned 17810 mph second George Brown Jr took third 17367 mph Everyone good time lots laughs Thanks letter Les Flash A Open Speed record October 5 1980 Evert Gray Memorial Speed Meet held Fogelsville PA Nick Sher officially clocked 13211 mph national record backup flight 12779 mph power plant Cox modifications Nick Sher Gene Hempel improve bypass breathing engine utilized chrome shaft setup crankshaft ID bored out 200 felt speed quite possible further experimentation pipe length pipe volume fuel head volumes Received letter George Craig Tarpon Springs FL concerning machine Cox cylinder drill press using simple fixture designed will try make some photos fixture discuss neat way machine Cox cylinder later column Brian Fairey Waterloo Canada writes working developing side-exhaust 15 engine Team Racing Brian has done beautiful job designing engine information write Brian Fairey 242 Bell Have Drive Waterloo Ontario Canada N2J 3C6 would like express appreciation modelers have taken time write really enjoy hearing modelers across world Half-A Engine Parts modelers have written find out can locate blank Cox 049 cylinders order make cylinders available modelers have ordered several dozen blank cylinders plus other Cox 049 engine parts also have new case chrome shaft setup information send SASE P&G Metal Shop Gene Hempel 301 North Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 next two Speed columns will cover construct pipe Cox 049 engine Wish Speed fliers Happy Turkey Day Merry Christmas Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 CL Carrier/Perry Continued page 47 OS next Webra Supertigre OPS Class II airplanes dominated Guardians 70% Over half Ster ling-kit size others smaller largest model Sturdibuilt Mauler smallest MO-i about 140 sq average size about 190200 sq Class since no kits except originally intended Class II use variety aircraft much greater five Guardians MO-is assorted sizes four Skyraiders Sizes ranged about 115 sq 210 sq wing area Sterling Guardian average about 150160 sq little larger standard few years ago Profile Carrier Supertigre powered 60% models another 15% made up other production engines machine-shop specials K&B OS TWA accounted 25% total specialty engines took four top five places high speed determin ing factor top two least speed over 90 mph OS rest under 84 mph well within Supertigre performance capability specialty engines seemed lack consistency again share incomplete flights airplanes Profile showing two strong trends looking lot better getting bigger three 42 Profile airplanes scale types very close scale proportions dominant model Fairey 120 Model Aviation SIX SHOOTER FUEL PUMP NOW AVAILABLE FOR GASOLINE & DIESEL FUEL EITHER APPROX 6 oz VERSION per revolution$1095 THE ONLY PUMP AVAILABLE HAND CRANKEDFOR USE WITH FOR SAFEDIESEL FUEL RELIABLE USE SEE YOUR DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR DAVE BROWN PRODUCTS 8534 HUDDLESTON CINCINNATI OHIO 45236 AREA CODE 5131 791 0144
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/02
Page Numbers: 46, 119, 120
C SPEED Gene Hempel THE contest season almost finished finally have some time gather notes together write months column first noteworthy piece information about excellent newsletter called Flying Lines written Mike Hazel John Thompson fellows doing beautiful job editing newsletter covers broad spectrum articles concerning Speed CL Racing interested please send $700 years subscription Flying Lines 1411 Bryant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 need support make newsletter success well worth seven bucks subject newsletters received letter form Doc Jackson concerning organization National Control Line Society idea behind organization bring together CL special interest groups other function newsletter course dissemination information leadership such group Please drop line Doc Jackson Thomas Jefferson University 1025 Wainut Street Philadelphia PA 19107 Doc would appreciate comments concerning new organization subject newsletters Frank McCune editor Miniature Aricraft Com bat Associations newsletter sent copy Continued page 119 46 Model Aviation Nick Shers /2A Open record-holder 13211 mph Gene discussesthe engine setup column newcomers CLSpeeda word about takeoff dolly isa wing-locking dollyuntil model dolly liftoff ground padded wires overthe wings clampthe dollytothe model lift-off tall-skid drops down unlatchesthe wing clamps andthedollydropsfree Without system model might bumped Out dolly before reached flying speedmore likelywiping outthe prop ata minimum Smaller photo lower left showscustomized TD 04g bolt-on exhaust stub tuned pipe Note suction-feed fuel tank secure counterweight prop Small photo lower right shows chromed shaft Los Baers D Speed job about blast off help Frank Garzon holding plane Nick Sher holding battery clip Don Benesch operating starter Evert Gary Memorial Speed Bash s B Speed job gettIng set go orbit Nick Sher model e electric starter Super Voodoos wing lift center laterally located 312-in outboard geometric center wing plans show wing lift centers lateral reference point engine thrust line Trim CG-offset-from-thrust-line plans show lateral CG displaced 250-in outboard engine thrust line CG offset-from-thrust-line distance precisely cal culated too Trim Stabilator Most Combat pilots would probably prefer exact amount stabilator movement produce minimum radius turns speed loss Super Voodoo figure 16 degrees direction Personally prefer 24 degrees up down movement stabilator 50% stabilator move ment needed CG per plan certain situations use extra stabilator movement advantage sacrificing little speed gain tighter turn Trim control system Use favorite method suit timing Personally prefer set up control system degree ofbellcrank movement produces degree stabilator movement extremely fast-reacting setup within wing however adjust planes internal control system externally reducing line spacing handle until plane flies perfectly eye-mind-hand rhythm What happens extensive trimming done done properly Super Voodoo will have its drag center line wing lift center thrust line hence plane will react positively command giving no surprises pilot allows full concentraion winning match Performance 50% nitro-methane 8-in pitch epoxy-fiber prop flying couple feet off deck speed pylon Super Voodoo has attained 126 mph Fox Combat Special 121 mph Fox 36XBB both engines retimed freed fitted special rear bearings Timing seven level laps exactly 60-ft lines Now comes big Combat tip 50% nitro 8-in pitch props flying level 60-ft lines have lost matches have won want win try combination 10-15% nitro-methane 9-6 Rev-Up 9-6 Top Flite prop ever fly level unless attacking use 60-ft 5-in lines added reach Using 1 2% nitro fuel 9-6 prop Super Voodoos Combat speed streamer 114 mph Fox Combat Special 109 mph Fox 36XBB enough performance consistently win Building outline Epoxy plywood doubler leading edge Pin down trailing edge flat building board Instant-glue Hot Stuff etc tip ribs trailing leading edges finish instant gluing other ribs place except center rib plywood bellcrank mount installed epoxy center rib trailing leading edges Go over instantglue joints epoxy epoxy upper trailing edge place Glue wing tips Build up motor mount single unit cut Out appropriately leading edge center rib clearance Epoxy motor mount unit wing Epoxy plywood doublers both sides x 9-in boom blank Cut out monoboom sandwich Cut Out stabilator very hard balsa Using Klett aileron hinge 3/32-in wire -in brass tubing cloth join stabilator boom epoxy boom unit wing After pushrod leadout guides epoxied install controls Install fuel system Cover wing using Fascal Fuel-proof exposed wood parts Drill holes engine streamer move engine fore aft achieve correct CG place ment Using wing-tip weight balance correct lateral CG Super Voodoo ready flight Final note Whether youre new Combat expert flier sincerely hope have learned something use article Have fun Combat circle SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT 175 T RWheels 1 -3/4$240 Pair 200 T RWheels 2$260 Pair 2 25 T R SWheels 2-1/4$280 Parr 250 T R SWheels 2-1/2$300 Pair 275 T R SWheels 2-3/4$320 Pair 3 00 1 R SWheels 3$340 Parr 325 T RWheels 3-1/4$360 Pair 3 50 T RWheels 3-1/2$380 Pair NEW! NEW! NEW! LINE STARTER BOX FLIGHT THE DELUXE Completely Assembled Compact t Perfect Competitor Holds 12v Battery Power Panel Rack Starter ALSO New Drawer Storage Only $1495 information write call The1Bgx491~l Pike F1iht Lancaster PA 17604 Ph 717 291 2136 B uXDealer Inquiries Invited CL Speed/Hempel Con finued page 46 MACA newsletter enjoyed very much Combat fliers very interested rework ing engines just like Speed fliers Maybe can share some knowledge Combat fliers vice versa Received letter Les Baer Sr concerning Evert Gray Memorial Speed Bash held Allentown PA October 5 reports contest went very well temperature little cool high 640F sunny day low humidity hardly wind turnout excellent kept everyone busy whole time Nick Sher started day off breaking February 1981 119 SMOOTH R SLICKS 5TREAD T low bounce shock absorbing wheels feature new nylon metalic finish wheel hubs wheel pairs e matched mness quality balance DU-BRO PRODUCTS INC 480 BONNER RD WAUCONDA ILL 60084 New 1/4 SCALE 1918 NIEUPORT 38 C-i additional information WW 1 classic catalogue send $100 PROCTOR ENTERPRISES CORP PO eox 9641 San Diego CA 92109 Open record 13211 mph Nick huffin puffin whole flight told him couldnt keep up put car Everyone calls Nick 01 Man Second place went James Van Sant Penndel PA 9420 mph FAI five entries Sam Burke Canada 24950 kph Cliff Norman Phila delphia PA took second 23331 kph Ed Gifford New Jersey third 19313 kph going metric Formula 40 seven entries guys flying hard day Cliff Norman Philadelphia PA took first 14303 mph Nick Sher hit 14201 mph second Tom Schaeffer New Jersey did 14068 mph third D Speed lot activity Frank Garzon New York turned 19060 mph Dan Benesck placed second 19020mph Leo Baer third 18920 mph As usual everyone having problems props D Speed models blades would come apart Need use glass props B Speed six entries new 65-ft 3in lines bringing new modelers event First went Les Baer Allentown 19508 George Brown Sr New York turned 17810 mph second George Brown Jr took third 17367 mph Everyone good time lots laughs Thanks letter Les Flash A Open Speed record October 5 1980 Evert Gray Memorial Speed Meet held Fogelsville PA Nick Sher officially clocked 13211 mph national record backup flight 12779 mph power plant Cox modifications Nick Sher Gene Hempel improve bypass breathing engine utilized chrome shaft setup crankshaft ID bored out 200 felt speed quite possible further experimentation pipe length pipe volume fuel head volumes Received letter George Craig Tarpon Springs FL concerning machine Cox cylinder drill press using simple fixture designed will try make some photos fixture discuss neat way machine Cox cylinder later column Brian Fairey Waterloo Canada writes working developing side-exhaust 15 engine Team Racing Brian has done beautiful job designing engine information write Brian Fairey 242 Bell Have Drive Waterloo Ontario Canada N2J 3C6 would like express appreciation modelers have taken time write really enjoy hearing modelers across world Half-A Engine Parts modelers have written find out can locate blank Cox 049 cylinders order make cylinders available modelers have ordered several dozen blank cylinders plus other Cox 049 engine parts also have new case chrome shaft setup information send SASE P&G Metal Shop Gene Hempel 301 North Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 next two Speed columns will cover construct pipe Cox 049 engine Wish Speed fliers Happy Turkey Day Merry Christmas Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 CL Carrier/Perry Continued page 47 OS next Webra Supertigre OPS Class II airplanes dominated Guardians 70% Over half Ster ling-kit size others smaller largest model Sturdibuilt Mauler smallest MO-i about 140 sq average size about 190200 sq Class since no kits except originally intended Class II use variety aircraft much greater five Guardians MO-is assorted sizes four Skyraiders Sizes ranged about 115 sq 210 sq wing area Sterling Guardian average about 150160 sq little larger standard few years ago Profile Carrier Supertigre powered 60% models another 15% made up other production engines machine-shop specials K&B OS TWA accounted 25% total specialty engines took four top five places high speed determin ing factor top two least speed over 90 mph OS rest under 84 mph well within Supertigre performance capability specialty engines seemed lack consistency again share incomplete flights airplanes Profile showing two strong trends looking lot better getting bigger three 42 Profile airplanes scale types very close scale proportions dominant model Fairey 120 Model Aviation SIX SHOOTER FUEL PUMP NOW AVAILABLE FOR GASOLINE & DIESEL FUEL EITHER APPROX 6 oz VERSION per revolution$1095 THE ONLY PUMP AVAILABLE HAND CRANKEDFOR USE WITH FOR SAFEDIESEL FUEL RELIABLE USE SEE YOUR DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR DAVE BROWN PRODUCTS 8534 HUDDLESTON CINCINNATI OHIO 45236 AREA CODE 5131 791 0144
