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Control Line: Speed

Author: S. Snyder


Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/07
Page Numbers: 35, 90

Speed OSam Snyder HAVING DISCUSSED method developing flying skill Speed last article now essential select plane will fly consistently smooth fol lowing listed guidelines probably open debate engineering aero dynamic standpoint however guide lines stem totally having suc cessful Jr/Sr competitors winning A Big airplanes fly faster stable little airplanes No matter what class decide pursue following table dimensions should provide good basis start B Elevators long narrow Class B C 3W B 3W C 3W Jr/Sr D 4h B 4W Proto Form 47-3/83/8 40 73/8 75/8 75/8 715/16 55/8 29W 29 4 5/4 located outboard side circle control smoother landings takeoffs short wide elevators C The best balance point stable flight tip leading edge fastest balance point D In balancing airplane hang control wire determine nose heavy tail heavy well top heavy pan heavy top heavy wing too close pan pan heavy wing too high above pan planes meas ure depicted table above Col c~ ng-tip shapes have discussed numerous articles last ten years agree Jr/Sr choose shape like because wont affect speed measurably F In case B-Proto mount gear same bolts secure engine pan Now selection first Monoline speed plane recommend B-Proto following reasons Foremost does require dolly takeoff landing gear helps preserve longevity air craft Transition attitude ground grooved flight difficult StabilizerElev Lgth Root Tip L x W 210 2W 22%xYz 213 2% 24%xA 213 2% 24%xY2 214 2% 2-1/8 3W 1O 2% 2W rules B-Proto large plane 125 sq wing area making easier handle speed-pan configuration relatively large size fuselage make simple tank position stallation Though event probably maintaining its existence slim thread really excellent transition twowire Monoline Since becoming editor col umn have made little reference oversight Half-A engines out box will seldom ever turn national Speed-winning performance case new KB-29/40 OPS-29 ST-29X 40X quite possi ble Jr/Sr league have winning engine off hobby shop shelf addi tion wind climatic conditions affect small planes much severely larger speed planes such B C B-Proto Formula 40 much difficult fly Successful en gine operation also difficult cause lack cleanliness smaller diameter fuel line needle valve can cause instant failure use inertia starter very hard engines successful win ners attempt hand start have observed old pros get no-fly Aclass because Jr/Sr fliers just getting started speed flying should use bigger equipment frustration factor will less Leave As experts until become proficient field Speed Director Bev Wisniewski Speed director 1977 Nationals means good no-nonsense knowledgeable leader will running things However cannot alone planning purposes would nice receive some volunteer response re quested last article convenient motel Nationals Riverside Cal Holiday Inn reserva 4% tions can handled local Holiday continued page 90 5x% 4% x July1977 35 Wing Span Root Chord Tip Chord 242W 24 253W 273W21412 2% 2 usuer family brings its own shade contestshere 1/2-A Mike Langlois pull-tests 1976 Nats-winning Speed model 17571 Proto Speed pits 1976 Nats Mark fourth Senior mph Harry Roe strong hand GloBee plug development some reports no scores should still give idea top dogs name should list isnt dont blame talk CD didnt report score particularly encouraging see Junior Senior modelers list Richard Aloise Jr Gary Dombrow ski Sr right older modelers deserve real pat back performance list five names longer Otto Graf Sr Louis Matusik Robert Dombrowski Jr also would have included scores seem out reach some dont despair lot first-place scores did make list just few second- thirdplace scores list takes excellent flight conditions well good equipment skill set record make list such pressure competition area will tend produce higher scores area competition formal event relatively new Work experience foundation upon consistent winning perform ance built Richard L Perry 5016 Angelita Ave Dayton OH 45424 RC Old-Timers/Bolton continued page 27 out Kloud King Model Aviations best selling plans asks Old-Timers publicly thank Al Hellman Chairman SAM Engine Conversion Committee dip lomatic job well done Doc feels Al did masterful job avoiding hurt feelings soapbox orations OK Dee hereby acknowledge Als efforts express thanks wonder what talking about suggest join SAM get straight dope have avoided comment controversy inside Old-Timer movement didnt want column become vehicle expressed opinions ever prolific Doctor writes has recently built 020 Cleveland Viking has Ole Reliable ready publi Ron Weiss Sam 1119 come samples model covering called BMCBest Model Covering comes various col or.. H L Blockmans Model Plans 1035 Crestview Ave Seal Beach CA 90740 has available plans 13 36-in Old-Timers 020 power So Long Well gang press business coupled eminent overseas survey trip Iran prevents continuing column Ive enjoyed See fly ing fields Jack Bolton 8007 Ferncliff Ct. Spring field VA 22153 CL Speed/Snyder continued page 35 Inn would nice Speed fliers would stay same location new ST-29X has arrived scene identical 40X same outer dimensions bolt pattern etc engine strictly full-tuned pipe version whopping 180-degree exhaust 138-degree intake sleeve timing received three measured same plus minus 0003 After care ful break-in engine performed superbly full pipe However will run mini-pipe because 180-degree exhaust timing discouraged cause Mr Maloney World Engines sured piston sleeve com binations mini-pipe version way course means engine will adaptable Jr B-Speed B-Proto mini-pipe well tuned pipe Sr/Open B-Speed free-flight application new series engines K&B Supertigre truly superb really no excuse anyone turn shabby runs powerplants like Stock out box engines capable 155 Formula 40 high 170s Jr/Sr C-Speed well B-Speed realize engine tachs 24000 rpm making 400 revolutions per second think fact manufacturers can pro duce l0-oz engine around two horsepower-plus turning 400 revs per second real feat horsepower internal stresses cannot imagined amazes engines last Considering facts should much charitable manufac turer referring rod broke shaft parted etc Last least super Speed contest year Eugene Ore gon known Northwest Regionals have classes speed including FAI Traditionally Memorial Day weekend Try Sam Snyder 1041 E Pico Fresno CA 93704 Mold It/Schobloher continued page 40 represent longeron rear portion fuselage glued carpet thread also added some strength sty rofoam dissolved out gasoline al though other aromatic liquid such lacquer thinner acetone could used Just make sure leaks wont hurt finished paint should solvent leak out onto painted surfaces carved wings fuselage foam cut apart install spar wings two bulkhead 90 Model Aviation cation Model viation product review product review product review New Cyano-Acrylate Carl Goldberg Models calls Jet Like other related miracle glues gives incredibly fast drying jointshard strong permanent will stick fingers togetherl product designed packaged avoid contamination turning brown cap leak-proof Price now $195 oz $295 oz Carl Gold berg Models Inc 4734 West Chicago Ave Chicago IL 60651 product review product review product review

Author: S. Snyder


Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/07
Page Numbers: 35, 90

Speed OSam Snyder HAVING DISCUSSED method developing flying skill Speed last article now essential select plane will fly consistently smooth fol lowing listed guidelines probably open debate engineering aero dynamic standpoint however guide lines stem totally having suc cessful Jr/Sr competitors winning A Big airplanes fly faster stable little airplanes No matter what class decide pursue following table dimensions should provide good basis start B Elevators long narrow Class B C 3W B 3W C 3W Jr/Sr D 4h B 4W Proto Form 47-3/83/8 40 73/8 75/8 75/8 715/16 55/8 29W 29 4 5/4 located outboard side circle control smoother landings takeoffs short wide elevators C The best balance point stable flight tip leading edge fastest balance point D In balancing airplane hang control wire determine nose heavy tail heavy well top heavy pan heavy top heavy wing too close pan pan heavy wing too high above pan planes meas ure depicted table above Col c~ ng-tip shapes have discussed numerous articles last ten years agree Jr/Sr choose shape like because wont affect speed measurably F In case B-Proto mount gear same bolts secure engine pan Now selection first Monoline speed plane recommend B-Proto following reasons Foremost does require dolly takeoff landing gear helps preserve longevity air craft Transition attitude ground grooved flight difficult StabilizerElev Lgth Root Tip L x W 210 2W 22%xYz 213 2% 24%xA 213 2% 24%xY2 214 2% 2-1/8 3W 1O 2% 2W rules B-Proto large plane 125 sq wing area making easier handle speed-pan configuration relatively large size fuselage make simple tank position stallation Though event probably maintaining its existence slim thread really excellent transition twowire Monoline Since becoming editor col umn have made little reference oversight Half-A engines out box will seldom ever turn national Speed-winning performance case new KB-29/40 OPS-29 ST-29X 40X quite possi ble Jr/Sr league have winning engine off hobby shop shelf addi tion wind climatic conditions affect small planes much severely larger speed planes such B C B-Proto Formula 40 much difficult fly Successful en gine operation also difficult cause lack cleanliness smaller diameter fuel line needle valve can cause instant failure use inertia starter very hard engines successful win ners attempt hand start have observed old pros get no-fly Aclass because Jr/Sr fliers just getting started speed flying should use bigger equipment frustration factor will less Leave As experts until become proficient field Speed Director Bev Wisniewski Speed director 1977 Nationals means good no-nonsense knowledgeable leader will running things However cannot alone planning purposes would nice receive some volunteer response re quested last article convenient motel Nationals Riverside Cal Holiday Inn reserva 4% tions can handled local Holiday continued page 90 5x% 4% x July1977 35 Wing Span Root Chord Tip Chord 242W 24 253W 273W21412 2% 2 usuer family brings its own shade contestshere 1/2-A Mike Langlois pull-tests 1976 Nats-winning Speed model 17571 Proto Speed pits 1976 Nats Mark fourth Senior mph Harry Roe strong hand GloBee plug development some reports no scores should still give idea top dogs name should list isnt dont blame talk CD didnt report score particularly encouraging see Junior Senior modelers list Richard Aloise Jr Gary Dombrow ski Sr right older modelers deserve real pat back performance list five names longer Otto Graf Sr Louis Matusik Robert Dombrowski Jr also would have included scores seem out reach some dont despair lot first-place scores did make list just few second- thirdplace scores list takes excellent flight conditions well good equipment skill set record make list such pressure competition area will tend produce higher scores area competition formal event relatively new Work experience foundation upon consistent winning perform ance built Richard L Perry 5016 Angelita Ave Dayton OH 45424 RC Old-Timers/Bolton continued page 27 out Kloud King Model Aviations best selling plans asks Old-Timers publicly thank Al Hellman Chairman SAM Engine Conversion Committee dip lomatic job well done Doc feels Al did masterful job avoiding hurt feelings soapbox orations OK Dee hereby acknowledge Als efforts express thanks wonder what talking about suggest join SAM get straight dope have avoided comment controversy inside Old-Timer movement didnt want column become vehicle expressed opinions ever prolific Doctor writes has recently built 020 Cleveland Viking has Ole Reliable ready publi Ron Weiss Sam 1119 come samples model covering called BMCBest Model Covering comes various col or.. H L Blockmans Model Plans 1035 Crestview Ave Seal Beach CA 90740 has available plans 13 36-in Old-Timers 020 power So Long Well gang press business coupled eminent overseas survey trip Iran prevents continuing column Ive enjoyed See fly ing fields Jack Bolton 8007 Ferncliff Ct. Spring field VA 22153 CL Speed/Snyder continued page 35 Inn would nice Speed fliers would stay same location new ST-29X has arrived scene identical 40X same outer dimensions bolt pattern etc engine strictly full-tuned pipe version whopping 180-degree exhaust 138-degree intake sleeve timing received three measured same plus minus 0003 After care ful break-in engine performed superbly full pipe However will run mini-pipe because 180-degree exhaust timing discouraged cause Mr Maloney World Engines sured piston sleeve com binations mini-pipe version way course means engine will adaptable Jr B-Speed B-Proto mini-pipe well tuned pipe Sr/Open B-Speed free-flight application new series engines K&B Supertigre truly superb really no excuse anyone turn shabby runs powerplants like Stock out box engines capable 155 Formula 40 high 170s Jr/Sr C-Speed well B-Speed realize engine tachs 24000 rpm making 400 revolutions per second think fact manufacturers can pro duce l0-oz engine around two horsepower-plus turning 400 revs per second real feat horsepower internal stresses cannot imagined amazes engines last Considering facts should much charitable manufac turer referring rod broke shaft parted etc Last least super Speed contest year Eugene Ore gon known Northwest Regionals have classes speed including FAI Traditionally Memorial Day weekend Try Sam Snyder 1041 E Pico Fresno CA 93704 Mold It/Schobloher continued page 40 represent longeron rear portion fuselage glued carpet thread also added some strength sty rofoam dissolved out gasoline al though other aromatic liquid such lacquer thinner acetone could used Just make sure leaks wont hurt finished paint should solvent leak out onto painted surfaces carved wings fuselage foam cut apart install spar wings two bulkhead 90 Model Aviation cation Model viation product review product review product review New Cyano-Acrylate Carl Goldberg Models calls Jet Like other related miracle glues gives incredibly fast drying jointshard strong permanent will stick fingers togetherl product designed packaged avoid contamination turning brown cap leak-proof Price now $195 oz $295 oz Carl Gold berg Models Inc 4734 West Chicago Ave Chicago IL 60651 product review product review product review

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