ILL TRY keep column related Speed models engines flying much possible try upset drift once After several other events use high-performance engines too Pylon Racing Carrier Racing Free Flight RC Pattern demand lots power maximum reliability hear new materials designs other pertinent information Ill try report As concerned active Speed flier Ill also try report such topics construction considerations safety procedures has much concern about whether Speed has adequate safety margins such areas wires construction pull tests have experienced very few failures during flying have never seen line break during flight have witnessed few fly-aways almost always line connection failed never wire itself have also seen failures during pull tests again almost always connection let go have admit big D Speed job roaring around over 200 mph impressive non-Speed spectators its mighty scary Jets worse noise enough make people tremble although Jet models actually less dangerous due lack breakable propellers lack vibration big engines usually lighter weight Jet models Add noise confined area 140-ft-diameter circle lot people frightened believe factors recent controversy Most fly Speed probably know about emergency rules proposals written AMA Safety Committee end 1991 proposals involved line size pull test increases derived calculated pull maximum-weight model record speed tensile strength wires plus safety factor proposed pull test Class D Jet 64 G doesnt sound bad until calculate forces involveda pull test over 170 pounds would have required typical D model proposals increased size wire yet said nothing about monoline units airplane airplane construction parts assumed adequate guess could take such pull test no safety factor considered control units handles model construction Needless say since proposals passed emergency proposals went effect immediately aroused Speed fliers over country 64-C pull test would have impossible dont know Speed flier could pull over 170 pounds horizontally Thats about what weigh rules state pilot must pull-test airplane cant pull cant fly rules remained effect Speed competition would finished except smaller classes FAI Most us fly different classes models addition Speed instance first Nationals trophy Free Flight started flying RC 1952 still have trophies Racing Stunt Indoor have dearly loved Speed flying over 45 years still enjoy something After hundreds phone calls between Speed fliers over country letters AMA district vice presidents CL Contest Board members etc came conclusion up us either propose alternatives else let Speed go away Any alternatives would have fit within requirements set AMA Safety Committee proposed reduce speeds limiting horsepower produced engines reduce model weights Continue4 page 176 June1992 77 ELx Speed Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Raul uses unconventional thin plywood dolly FAI model Wheels wing-clamp mousetrap mechanism t4 Iho nlotfnrm Raul Diaz North Bergen New Jersey has flying FAI Speed years Model features carbon fiber composite wing Billy Hughess biggest supporter dad Bud holding Billys FAI model team qualifications Dayton Ohio last fall Billy Hughes starting FAI job Bud helps Dayton contest officials watch Typically asymmetrical model features high-aspect-ratio aluminum-sheeted wing CL Navy CarrierlPerry Continued page 172 seals used standard containers will destroy about year plastic containers commonly used fuel listed government regulations under following categories immediate acute health hazard delayed chronic health hazard fire hazard reactive hazard reasons Sig Byron use propylene oxide Pure nitromethane has its own set hazards serious its tendency become unstable reason nitromethane manufactured United States must contain yellow indicator dye dye turns blue nitromethane shock sensitive very dangerous Mixing nitromethane alcohol will keep stablebut course defeats purpose mixing 70-20-10 formula preceding notes havent discouraged mixing own fuel read Fuel ingredients can obtained Sig FHS Klotz Special Formula Products Inc PO Box 11343 Fort Wayne Indiana 46857 phone 800/242-0489 Propylene oxide available FHS Klotz Klotz distributes 16-oz screw-top metal containers probably about safest way keep individual preferences lubricant among mix own fuels Most will agree castor oil offers about best protection available Proprietary brands castor oil available enhanced properties Castor oil does mix nitromethane however percentages nitromethane above 40% synthetic oil must used least part lubricant commonly accepted ratio 80% synthetic 20% castor blend used Byron Originals blend offered Klotz its KL-100 Super Techniplate 70-20-10 fuel propylene oxide serves solvent castor oil Thats can tell about fuel cant emphasize enough need caution handling fuel fuel ingredients particularly propylene oxide feel must use please handle carefully store safely Paul Matts aircraft drawings recently received two-volume set Paul Matts Scale Airplane Drawings SunShine House Inc 806 Lockport Road Terre Haute Indiana 47802 phone 800/999-0141 As title indicates books collection Paul Matt s aircraft drawings volume contains over 60 aircraft depicted three views multiple plates set organized manufacturer Volume contains manufacturers Aeromarmne through Grumman Volume 2 contalns rest alphabet Quite few drawings potential Navy k Great Hobbies 24x 3x 2$4OO 24x 4x 3$5OO Call GENE BARTON Mfg 714 539-9142 11640 Salinaz Garden Grove CA 92643 Plus cost UPS esidents add Sales Tax Carrier models included Some prototypes never reached production others such Boeing XF7B-1 rarely seen except column well done books interesting browse through intending base model drawings 8i/2 x 11-in paperback books priced just $2495 may want purchase reference club encourage local library acquire Drawings books available separately publisher twice scale drawings books suspect SunShine House would gladly supply list request accompanied stamped self-addressed envelope peedlLee Continued page 77 Carlos Aloise Irwindale California test flew Speed jobs using fuel containing 10% nitromethane same fuel used 21 Sport Speed also MODELERS TOOLS #2 LR TAYLOR POWER PACER TESTER CHARGES -BEST BATtERY &C ElYCLES BOTH TX - LOCATES BAD CELLS & RX BATTERIES en Peea PRODES BATTERY CAPACITY READINGS RETAIL$8950 SPEC $7150 S&H$475 SPEu BALSA STRIPPER CUTS PRECISION STRIPWOOD TO 1/2 WIDE A GRIT SANDING TOOLS 1/4 THICK FROM SHEET BALSA MAKE ACCURATE 1/32 VERNIER CUTTING ADJUSTMENTS USES REPLACEABLE NO 11 EXACTO BLADECOMPLETE UNE OF RETAIL $495 S & H $150 CASH $375TOOLS WITH FINE & COARSE GRITS RAZOR PLANEWELDED TO STEEL MASTER AIRSCREW I-\P100 FLAT C/F RAZOR PLANE USES FlOl FLAT F HEAVY DUTY RIGIDLY F102 FLAT M MOUNTED INDUSTRIAL BLADER200 3/4 RAD C/F R202 3/4 RND MF $500 R201 1/8 RAD C/FR203 1/2 RND MF S425 IN LEXAN FRAME CUTTINGRETAIL CASHR204 1/4 RND MF S425 DEPTH EASILY ADJUSTED FOR ALL PRECISEss9s $525SHIPPING $150 EA PLANING OPERATIONS RETAIL $495S & H $150CASH $375BOTH LITESPAN 36 & 72 LONG REPLACEMENT BLADES -3 FOR $100 SHEETS NOW IN STOCK Cash Prices Bold Type Add 6% Charge Cards Minimum VISA Charge $2500 No C0Ds 20% Deposit Add Sales Tax Sales California Catalog $100 USA $300 Foreign 2828 Cochran St SuIte 281 Simi Valley CA 93065 8055279114805 581-5061 xxxxzxxxxM baby deserves Custom Cradle Custom Cradle specially molded pvc plastic--no ugly fittings Superior custom design bulit last-12 inches tall 22 inches long Folds 3 inches thick easy storage Special foam cusions protect prize finish--will soak up fuel oil 25 60 planes up 5 inches wide * Send check money order $1495 plus $495 shipping handling AZ Residents add 7% sales tax Rogers Custom Products 3177 E Ft Lowell #1 Tucson Az 85716 602795-3109 176 Model Aviation MORE POWER WiTH LESS NOISE four-cycle measuring up expectations What waIting foi Dust off two-cycle DIESEUZE Iti Send self-addressed 75 stamped envelope wIth $200 info calL 203-877-1670 between 900AM 600PM EST DAVIS DIESEL DEVELOPMENT PO fox 141 MIllard CT 06460 The leader Iii quiet combuation technology airice 1976 Q~ R/C GOODIES racing events fuel dropped Class D speed 208 mph about 190 and B classes dropped about 30 mph Formula 40 less affected speeds dropped about 6 mph going 40% nitro 10% propose slight line size increases F-40 21 keep within Safety Committee guidelines Cross-proposals limit nitro 10% classes except 112A limit jet fuel 8020 methanol-MEK written circulated signed member Speed Advisory Conunittee proposals presented AMA officials Carlos Aloise Bob Fogg others before Executive Council meeting California along calculations graphs showing fuel restrictions would slow models enough meet AMA requirements old pull tests proposals tentatively approved AMA time mid-January moratorium Safety Committees proposals has established Don Lowe AMA President Watch information AMA News section hope have things straightened out Nationals time learned lesson episode competitors must interact Safety Committee critical restrictions being considered Other events will likely investigated similar restrictions Special Interest Groups should watch what going cannot leave tests possible restrictions Safety Committee either Speed fliers will making test flights measure actual line tension high speeds compare calculated loads will done California have larger core Speed fliers good weather much easier find Suggestions monoline handle connections will also introduced types shown rule book barely adequate D Jet Most us fly classes have already modified prevent soldered loop being pulled through connector Ill have drawings future column onding advertisers mention 1 read about ModelAviation j visaBJrn/c ELECTRONICS RXS SERVOS etc FOR OLDER RADIO UPDATES WE HAVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN RC AT WE 1466 windward dr meson ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 79 business-class seat $3600just little steep attend European Championships Twin-engine planes now being used cross Aflantic Ive come enjoy catfie-car 747s Jumbos considered prestigious Ive found less legroom fewer bathrooms giant horde people around luggage travel friend suggest trying Boeing 767 reserving seats around row 30 Much closer front cant see movies much farther back smokers get overhead cargo bins twin-engines also big improvement raincoat filled four Aeroplanes fit nicely inside Ive taken box few times Ive never failed slip raincoat-cloaked models safely board good travel agent may able book partly filled flights usually travel UNIVERSAL STRAP ON 04dM engine wimout muff ier bolts Europe Friday evening flights West Coast last flight about two-fifths full rest never half filled Lots space cargo better service economy class Baggage restrictions tighter international flights take big box prepared pay plenty unless its carrying 112A models box will oversize Also since airlines using small propeller-driven planes ferry passengers local airport departure city youll want check whether theres room big box smaller plane ultracautious about route too Try take nonstop flights assuming get models airplane wont have go through hassle again next airport socalled direct flights eventually get destination after landing several cities along way Real fun kills lot time careless enough look ticket coming back Continued page 178 jiMlOOPMAXOIlCa2595 jr STOOPCOMO ST hi IbIS2150 jr-STOOPtr 22un32595 Jr-hOOPOS MAX BGXI3405 JT ST4SPST 0-45001495 BOLTS UTAtCKY TOENSIBE MOUTISNO JOLTS ERtST EXTENSIO, TOeING MJO CAMPS INOLUOEO Y/TECI June 1992 177 Launcner Ask Original RIE Idunther & Pit Crew TMPit CrewTM Local Hobby Shop Send $9995 5&H5806 Lancelot Ct SW @Call TodayDealer Inquiries WelcomeOlympia WA 98502 206 786-8461 Pitts-Style Mufflers UNIVERSAL BOLT ON FOI Side moLeited engines Will fit 90% engines mad after 1999 29IS EaSY atcn Just bolt muffler Iengine witil t5ctOry muffler bolts 21 95bolts supo ed wixn muffle 5141 $g5 ASP 91 106 JT MIP $2495 JT P8 2945 $2295 JT90PB S 161 $2496 MAIL ORDER Please add $250 UPS shIpping Check MO VIsa MC COD accepted Add $400 extra COD California resIdents add 8% sales us Estlaust extensions worm drice motEtang strap Indude
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/06
Page Numbers: 77, 176, 177
ILL TRY keep column related Speed models engines flying much possible try upset drift once After several other events use high-performance engines too Pylon Racing Carrier Racing Free Flight RC Pattern demand lots power maximum reliability hear new materials designs other pertinent information Ill try report As concerned active Speed flier Ill also try report such topics construction considerations safety procedures has much concern about whether Speed has adequate safety margins such areas wires construction pull tests have experienced very few failures during flying have never seen line break during flight have witnessed few fly-aways almost always line connection failed never wire itself have also seen failures during pull tests again almost always connection let go have admit big D Speed job roaring around over 200 mph impressive non-Speed spectators its mighty scary Jets worse noise enough make people tremble although Jet models actually less dangerous due lack breakable propellers lack vibration big engines usually lighter weight Jet models Add noise confined area 140-ft-diameter circle lot people frightened believe factors recent controversy Most fly Speed probably know about emergency rules proposals written AMA Safety Committee end 1991 proposals involved line size pull test increases derived calculated pull maximum-weight model record speed tensile strength wires plus safety factor proposed pull test Class D Jet 64 G doesnt sound bad until calculate forces involveda pull test over 170 pounds would have required typical D model proposals increased size wire yet said nothing about monoline units airplane airplane construction parts assumed adequate guess could take such pull test no safety factor considered control units handles model construction Needless say since proposals passed emergency proposals went effect immediately aroused Speed fliers over country 64-C pull test would have impossible dont know Speed flier could pull over 170 pounds horizontally Thats about what weigh rules state pilot must pull-test airplane cant pull cant fly rules remained effect Speed competition would finished except smaller classes FAI Most us fly different classes models addition Speed instance first Nationals trophy Free Flight started flying RC 1952 still have trophies Racing Stunt Indoor have dearly loved Speed flying over 45 years still enjoy something After hundreds phone calls between Speed fliers over country letters AMA district vice presidents CL Contest Board members etc came conclusion up us either propose alternatives else let Speed go away Any alternatives would have fit within requirements set AMA Safety Committee proposed reduce speeds limiting horsepower produced engines reduce model weights Continue4 page 176 June1992 77 ELx Speed Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Raul uses unconventional thin plywood dolly FAI model Wheels wing-clamp mousetrap mechanism t4 Iho nlotfnrm Raul Diaz North Bergen New Jersey has flying FAI Speed years Model features carbon fiber composite wing Billy Hughess biggest supporter dad Bud holding Billys FAI model team qualifications Dayton Ohio last fall Billy Hughes starting FAI job Bud helps Dayton contest officials watch Typically asymmetrical model features high-aspect-ratio aluminum-sheeted wing CL Navy CarrierlPerry Continued page 172 seals used standard containers will destroy about year plastic containers commonly used fuel listed government regulations under following categories immediate acute health hazard delayed chronic health hazard fire hazard reactive hazard reasons Sig Byron use propylene oxide Pure nitromethane has its own set hazards serious its tendency become unstable reason nitromethane manufactured United States must contain yellow indicator dye dye turns blue nitromethane shock sensitive very dangerous Mixing nitromethane alcohol will keep stablebut course defeats purpose mixing 70-20-10 formula preceding notes havent discouraged mixing own fuel read Fuel ingredients can obtained Sig FHS Klotz Special Formula Products Inc PO Box 11343 Fort Wayne Indiana 46857 phone 800/242-0489 Propylene oxide available FHS Klotz Klotz distributes 16-oz screw-top metal containers probably about safest way keep individual preferences lubricant among mix own fuels Most will agree castor oil offers about best protection available Proprietary brands castor oil available enhanced properties Castor oil does mix nitromethane however percentages nitromethane above 40% synthetic oil must used least part lubricant commonly accepted ratio 80% synthetic 20% castor blend used Byron Originals blend offered Klotz its KL-100 Super Techniplate 70-20-10 fuel propylene oxide serves solvent castor oil Thats can tell about fuel cant emphasize enough need caution handling fuel fuel ingredients particularly propylene oxide feel must use please handle carefully store safely Paul Matts aircraft drawings recently received two-volume set Paul Matts Scale Airplane Drawings SunShine House Inc 806 Lockport Road Terre Haute Indiana 47802 phone 800/999-0141 As title indicates books collection Paul Matt s aircraft drawings volume contains over 60 aircraft depicted three views multiple plates set organized manufacturer Volume contains manufacturers Aeromarmne through Grumman Volume 2 contalns rest alphabet Quite few drawings potential Navy k Great Hobbies 24x 3x 2$4OO 24x 4x 3$5OO Call GENE BARTON Mfg 714 539-9142 11640 Salinaz Garden Grove CA 92643 Plus cost UPS esidents add Sales Tax Carrier models included Some prototypes never reached production others such Boeing XF7B-1 rarely seen except column well done books interesting browse through intending base model drawings 8i/2 x 11-in paperback books priced just $2495 may want purchase reference club encourage local library acquire Drawings books available separately publisher twice scale drawings books suspect SunShine House would gladly supply list request accompanied stamped self-addressed envelope peedlLee Continued page 77 Carlos Aloise Irwindale California test flew Speed jobs using fuel containing 10% nitromethane same fuel used 21 Sport Speed also MODELERS TOOLS #2 LR TAYLOR POWER PACER TESTER CHARGES -BEST BATtERY &C ElYCLES BOTH TX - LOCATES BAD CELLS & RX BATTERIES en Peea PRODES BATTERY CAPACITY READINGS RETAIL$8950 SPEC $7150 S&H$475 SPEu BALSA STRIPPER CUTS PRECISION STRIPWOOD TO 1/2 WIDE A GRIT SANDING TOOLS 1/4 THICK FROM SHEET BALSA MAKE ACCURATE 1/32 VERNIER CUTTING ADJUSTMENTS USES REPLACEABLE NO 11 EXACTO BLADECOMPLETE UNE OF RETAIL $495 S & H $150 CASH $375TOOLS WITH FINE & COARSE GRITS RAZOR PLANEWELDED TO STEEL MASTER AIRSCREW I-\P100 FLAT C/F RAZOR PLANE USES FlOl FLAT F HEAVY DUTY RIGIDLY F102 FLAT M MOUNTED INDUSTRIAL BLADER200 3/4 RAD C/F R202 3/4 RND MF $500 R201 1/8 RAD C/FR203 1/2 RND MF S425 IN LEXAN FRAME CUTTINGRETAIL CASHR204 1/4 RND MF S425 DEPTH EASILY ADJUSTED FOR ALL PRECISEss9s $525SHIPPING $150 EA PLANING OPERATIONS RETAIL $495S & H $150CASH $375BOTH LITESPAN 36 & 72 LONG REPLACEMENT BLADES -3 FOR $100 SHEETS NOW IN STOCK Cash Prices Bold Type Add 6% Charge Cards Minimum VISA Charge $2500 No C0Ds 20% Deposit Add Sales Tax Sales California Catalog $100 USA $300 Foreign 2828 Cochran St SuIte 281 Simi Valley CA 93065 8055279114805 581-5061 xxxxzxxxxM baby deserves Custom Cradle Custom Cradle specially molded pvc plastic--no ugly fittings Superior custom design bulit last-12 inches tall 22 inches long Folds 3 inches thick easy storage Special foam cusions protect prize finish--will soak up fuel oil 25 60 planes up 5 inches wide * Send check money order $1495 plus $495 shipping handling AZ Residents add 7% sales tax Rogers Custom Products 3177 E Ft Lowell #1 Tucson Az 85716 602795-3109 176 Model Aviation MORE POWER WiTH LESS NOISE four-cycle measuring up expectations What waIting foi Dust off two-cycle DIESEUZE Iti Send self-addressed 75 stamped envelope wIth $200 info calL 203-877-1670 between 900AM 600PM EST DAVIS DIESEL DEVELOPMENT PO fox 141 MIllard CT 06460 The leader Iii quiet combuation technology airice 1976 Q~ R/C GOODIES racing events fuel dropped Class D speed 208 mph about 190 and B classes dropped about 30 mph Formula 40 less affected speeds dropped about 6 mph going 40% nitro 10% propose slight line size increases F-40 21 keep within Safety Committee guidelines Cross-proposals limit nitro 10% classes except 112A limit jet fuel 8020 methanol-MEK written circulated signed member Speed Advisory Conunittee proposals presented AMA officials Carlos Aloise Bob Fogg others before Executive Council meeting California along calculations graphs showing fuel restrictions would slow models enough meet AMA requirements old pull tests proposals tentatively approved AMA time mid-January moratorium Safety Committees proposals has established Don Lowe AMA President Watch information AMA News section hope have things straightened out Nationals time learned lesson episode competitors must interact Safety Committee critical restrictions being considered Other events will likely investigated similar restrictions Special Interest Groups should watch what going cannot leave tests possible restrictions Safety Committee either Speed fliers will making test flights measure actual line tension high speeds compare calculated loads will done California have larger core Speed fliers good weather much easier find Suggestions monoline handle connections will also introduced types shown rule book barely adequate D Jet Most us fly classes have already modified prevent soldered loop being pulled through connector Ill have drawings future column onding advertisers mention 1 read about ModelAviation j visaBJrn/c ELECTRONICS RXS SERVOS etc FOR OLDER RADIO UPDATES WE HAVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN RC AT WE 1466 windward dr meson ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 79 business-class seat $3600just little steep attend European Championships Twin-engine planes now being used cross Aflantic Ive come enjoy catfie-car 747s Jumbos considered prestigious Ive found less legroom fewer bathrooms giant horde people around luggage travel friend suggest trying Boeing 767 reserving seats around row 30 Much closer front cant see movies much farther back smokers get overhead cargo bins twin-engines also big improvement raincoat filled four Aeroplanes fit nicely inside Ive taken box few times Ive never failed slip raincoat-cloaked models safely board good travel agent may able book partly filled flights usually travel UNIVERSAL STRAP ON 04dM engine wimout muff ier bolts Europe Friday evening flights West Coast last flight about two-fifths full rest never half filled Lots space cargo better service economy class Baggage restrictions tighter international flights take big box prepared pay plenty unless its carrying 112A models box will oversize Also since airlines using small propeller-driven planes ferry passengers local airport departure city youll want check whether theres room big box smaller plane ultracautious about route too Try take nonstop flights assuming get models airplane wont have go through hassle again next airport socalled direct flights eventually get destination after landing several cities along way Real fun kills lot time careless enough look ticket coming back Continued page 178 jiMlOOPMAXOIlCa2595 jr STOOPCOMO ST hi IbIS2150 jr-STOOPtr 22un32595 Jr-hOOPOS MAX BGXI3405 JT ST4SPST 0-45001495 BOLTS UTAtCKY TOENSIBE MOUTISNO JOLTS ERtST EXTENSIO, TOeING MJO CAMPS INOLUOEO Y/TECI June 1992 177 Launcner Ask Original RIE Idunther & Pit Crew TMPit CrewTM Local Hobby Shop Send $9995 5&H5806 Lancelot Ct SW @Call TodayDealer Inquiries WelcomeOlympia WA 98502 206 786-8461 Pitts-Style Mufflers UNIVERSAL BOLT ON FOI Side moLeited engines Will fit 90% engines mad after 1999 29IS EaSY atcn Just bolt muffler Iengine witil t5ctOry muffler bolts 21 95bolts supo ed wixn muffle 5141 $g5 ASP 91 106 JT MIP $2495 JT P8 2945 $2295 JT90PB S 161 $2496 MAIL ORDER Please add $250 UPS shIpping Check MO VIsa MC COD accepted Add $400 extra COD California resIdents add 8% sales us Estlaust extensions worm drice motEtang strap Indude
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/06
Page Numbers: 77, 176, 177
ILL TRY keep column related Speed models engines flying much possible try upset drift once After several other events use high-performance engines too Pylon Racing Carrier Racing Free Flight RC Pattern demand lots power maximum reliability hear new materials designs other pertinent information Ill try report As concerned active Speed flier Ill also try report such topics construction considerations safety procedures has much concern about whether Speed has adequate safety margins such areas wires construction pull tests have experienced very few failures during flying have never seen line break during flight have witnessed few fly-aways almost always line connection failed never wire itself have also seen failures during pull tests again almost always connection let go have admit big D Speed job roaring around over 200 mph impressive non-Speed spectators its mighty scary Jets worse noise enough make people tremble although Jet models actually less dangerous due lack breakable propellers lack vibration big engines usually lighter weight Jet models Add noise confined area 140-ft-diameter circle lot people frightened believe factors recent controversy Most fly Speed probably know about emergency rules proposals written AMA Safety Committee end 1991 proposals involved line size pull test increases derived calculated pull maximum-weight model record speed tensile strength wires plus safety factor proposed pull test Class D Jet 64 G doesnt sound bad until calculate forces involveda pull test over 170 pounds would have required typical D model proposals increased size wire yet said nothing about monoline units airplane airplane construction parts assumed adequate guess could take such pull test no safety factor considered control units handles model construction Needless say since proposals passed emergency proposals went effect immediately aroused Speed fliers over country 64-C pull test would have impossible dont know Speed flier could pull over 170 pounds horizontally Thats about what weigh rules state pilot must pull-test airplane cant pull cant fly rules remained effect Speed competition would finished except smaller classes FAI Most us fly different classes models addition Speed instance first Nationals trophy Free Flight started flying RC 1952 still have trophies Racing Stunt Indoor have dearly loved Speed flying over 45 years still enjoy something After hundreds phone calls between Speed fliers over country letters AMA district vice presidents CL Contest Board members etc came conclusion up us either propose alternatives else let Speed go away Any alternatives would have fit within requirements set AMA Safety Committee proposed reduce speeds limiting horsepower produced engines reduce model weights Continue4 page 176 June1992 77 ELx Speed Glenn Lee 819 Mandrake Batavia IL 60510 Raul uses unconventional thin plywood dolly FAI model Wheels wing-clamp mousetrap mechanism t4 Iho nlotfnrm Raul Diaz North Bergen New Jersey has flying FAI Speed years Model features carbon fiber composite wing Billy Hughess biggest supporter dad Bud holding Billys FAI model team qualifications Dayton Ohio last fall Billy Hughes starting FAI job Bud helps Dayton contest officials watch Typically asymmetrical model features high-aspect-ratio aluminum-sheeted wing CL Navy CarrierlPerry Continued page 172 seals used standard containers will destroy about year plastic containers commonly used fuel listed government regulations under following categories immediate acute health hazard delayed chronic health hazard fire hazard reactive hazard reasons Sig Byron use propylene oxide Pure nitromethane has its own set hazards serious its tendency become unstable reason nitromethane manufactured United States must contain yellow indicator dye dye turns blue nitromethane shock sensitive very dangerous Mixing nitromethane alcohol will keep stablebut course defeats purpose mixing 70-20-10 formula preceding notes havent discouraged mixing own fuel read Fuel ingredients can obtained Sig FHS Klotz Special Formula Products Inc PO Box 11343 Fort Wayne Indiana 46857 phone 800/242-0489 Propylene oxide available FHS Klotz Klotz distributes 16-oz screw-top metal containers probably about safest way keep individual preferences lubricant among mix own fuels Most will agree castor oil offers about best protection available Proprietary brands castor oil available enhanced properties Castor oil does mix nitromethane however percentages nitromethane above 40% synthetic oil must used least part lubricant commonly accepted ratio 80% synthetic 20% castor blend used Byron Originals blend offered Klotz its KL-100 Super Techniplate 70-20-10 fuel propylene oxide serves solvent castor oil Thats can tell about fuel cant emphasize enough need caution handling fuel fuel ingredients particularly propylene oxide feel must use please handle carefully store safely Paul Matts aircraft drawings recently received two-volume set Paul Matts Scale Airplane Drawings SunShine House Inc 806 Lockport Road Terre Haute Indiana 47802 phone 800/999-0141 As title indicates books collection Paul Matt s aircraft drawings volume contains over 60 aircraft depicted three views multiple plates set organized manufacturer Volume contains manufacturers Aeromarmne through Grumman Volume 2 contalns rest alphabet Quite few drawings potential Navy k Great Hobbies 24x 3x 2$4OO 24x 4x 3$5OO Call GENE BARTON Mfg 714 539-9142 11640 Salinaz Garden Grove CA 92643 Plus cost UPS esidents add Sales Tax Carrier models included Some prototypes never reached production others such Boeing XF7B-1 rarely seen except column well done books interesting browse through intending base model drawings 8i/2 x 11-in paperback books priced just $2495 may want purchase reference club encourage local library acquire Drawings books available separately publisher twice scale drawings books suspect SunShine House would gladly supply list request accompanied stamped self-addressed envelope peedlLee Continued page 77 Carlos Aloise Irwindale California test flew Speed jobs using fuel containing 10% nitromethane same fuel used 21 Sport Speed also MODELERS TOOLS #2 LR TAYLOR POWER PACER TESTER CHARGES -BEST BATtERY &C ElYCLES BOTH TX - LOCATES BAD CELLS & RX BATTERIES en Peea PRODES BATTERY CAPACITY READINGS RETAIL$8950 SPEC $7150 S&H$475 SPEu BALSA STRIPPER CUTS PRECISION STRIPWOOD TO 1/2 WIDE A GRIT SANDING TOOLS 1/4 THICK FROM SHEET BALSA MAKE ACCURATE 1/32 VERNIER CUTTING ADJUSTMENTS USES REPLACEABLE NO 11 EXACTO BLADECOMPLETE UNE OF RETAIL $495 S & H $150 CASH $375TOOLS WITH FINE & COARSE GRITS RAZOR PLANEWELDED TO STEEL MASTER AIRSCREW I-\P100 FLAT C/F RAZOR PLANE USES FlOl FLAT F HEAVY DUTY RIGIDLY F102 FLAT M MOUNTED INDUSTRIAL BLADER200 3/4 RAD C/F R202 3/4 RND MF $500 R201 1/8 RAD C/FR203 1/2 RND MF S425 IN LEXAN FRAME CUTTINGRETAIL CASHR204 1/4 RND MF S425 DEPTH EASILY ADJUSTED FOR ALL PRECISEss9s $525SHIPPING $150 EA PLANING OPERATIONS RETAIL $495S & H $150CASH $375BOTH LITESPAN 36 & 72 LONG REPLACEMENT BLADES -3 FOR $100 SHEETS NOW IN STOCK Cash Prices Bold Type Add 6% Charge Cards Minimum VISA Charge $2500 No C0Ds 20% Deposit Add Sales Tax Sales California Catalog $100 USA $300 Foreign 2828 Cochran St SuIte 281 Simi Valley CA 93065 8055279114805 581-5061 xxxxzxxxxM baby deserves Custom Cradle Custom Cradle specially molded pvc plastic--no ugly fittings Superior custom design bulit last-12 inches tall 22 inches long Folds 3 inches thick easy storage Special foam cusions protect prize finish--will soak up fuel oil 25 60 planes up 5 inches wide * Send check money order $1495 plus $495 shipping handling AZ Residents add 7% sales tax Rogers Custom Products 3177 E Ft Lowell #1 Tucson Az 85716 602795-3109 176 Model Aviation MORE POWER WiTH LESS NOISE four-cycle measuring up expectations What waIting foi Dust off two-cycle DIESEUZE Iti Send self-addressed 75 stamped envelope wIth $200 info calL 203-877-1670 between 900AM 600PM EST DAVIS DIESEL DEVELOPMENT PO fox 141 MIllard CT 06460 The leader Iii quiet combuation technology airice 1976 Q~ R/C GOODIES racing events fuel dropped Class D speed 208 mph about 190 and B classes dropped about 30 mph Formula 40 less affected speeds dropped about 6 mph going 40% nitro 10% propose slight line size increases F-40 21 keep within Safety Committee guidelines Cross-proposals limit nitro 10% classes except 112A limit jet fuel 8020 methanol-MEK written circulated signed member Speed Advisory Conunittee proposals presented AMA officials Carlos Aloise Bob Fogg others before Executive Council meeting California along calculations graphs showing fuel restrictions would slow models enough meet AMA requirements old pull tests proposals tentatively approved AMA time mid-January moratorium Safety Committees proposals has established Don Lowe AMA President Watch information AMA News section hope have things straightened out Nationals time learned lesson episode competitors must interact Safety Committee critical restrictions being considered Other events will likely investigated similar restrictions Special Interest Groups should watch what going cannot leave tests possible restrictions Safety Committee either Speed fliers will making test flights measure actual line tension high speeds compare calculated loads will done California have larger core Speed fliers good weather much easier find Suggestions monoline handle connections will also introduced types shown rule book barely adequate D Jet Most us fly classes have already modified prevent soldered loop being pulled through connector Ill have drawings future column onding advertisers mention 1 read about ModelAviation j visaBJrn/c ELECTRONICS RXS SERVOS etc FOR OLDER RADIO UPDATES WE HAVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN RC AT WE 1466 windward dr meson ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 79 business-class seat $3600just little steep attend European Championships Twin-engine planes now being used cross Aflantic Ive come enjoy catfie-car 747s Jumbos considered prestigious Ive found less legroom fewer bathrooms giant horde people around luggage travel friend suggest trying Boeing 767 reserving seats around row 30 Much closer front cant see movies much farther back smokers get overhead cargo bins twin-engines also big improvement raincoat filled four Aeroplanes fit nicely inside Ive taken box few times Ive never failed slip raincoat-cloaked models safely board good travel agent may able book partly filled flights usually travel UNIVERSAL STRAP ON 04dM engine wimout muff ier bolts Europe Friday evening flights West Coast last flight about two-fifths full rest never half filled Lots space cargo better service economy class Baggage restrictions tighter international flights take big box prepared pay plenty unless its carrying 112A models box will oversize Also since airlines using small propeller-driven planes ferry passengers local airport departure city youll want check whether theres room big box smaller plane ultracautious about route too Try take nonstop flights assuming get models airplane wont have go through hassle again next airport socalled direct flights eventually get destination after landing several cities along way Real fun kills lot time careless enough look ticket coming back Continued page 178 jiMlOOPMAXOIlCa2595 jr STOOPCOMO ST hi IbIS2150 jr-STOOPtr 22un32595 Jr-hOOPOS MAX BGXI3405 JT ST4SPST 0-45001495 BOLTS UTAtCKY TOENSIBE MOUTISNO JOLTS ERtST EXTENSIO, TOeING MJO CAMPS INOLUOEO Y/TECI June 1992 177 Launcner Ask Original RIE Idunther & Pit Crew TMPit CrewTM Local Hobby Shop Send $9995 5&H5806 Lancelot Ct SW @Call TodayDealer Inquiries WelcomeOlympia WA 98502 206 786-8461 Pitts-Style Mufflers UNIVERSAL BOLT ON FOI Side moLeited engines Will fit 90% engines mad after 1999 29IS EaSY atcn Just bolt muffler Iengine witil t5ctOry muffler bolts 21 95bolts supo ed wixn muffle 5141 $g5 ASP 91 106 JT MIP $2495 JT P8 2945 $2295 JT90PB S 161 $2496 MAIL ORDER Please add $250 UPS shIpping Check MO VIsa MC COD accepted Add $400 extra COD California resIdents add 8% sales us Estlaust extensions worm drice motEtang strap Indude