The EZeetrie C say free-flight sites drying up have drive hour fly RC dont need shrink happy like groupwith Old Timer 02 ElectWHILE modelers building larger larger models some 10- 12foot wing spans powered chainsaw engines reduction drives etc group fliers Northeast headed # c&A FUSEJACK opposite direction Faced lack suitable flying fields free-flight activ ity cases need drive up hour fly radio control going electric Electric-powered aircraft offer numerous advantages least simple DEANS 2 PIN CONNECTOR FUSE operation required start motor flip switch plug connector much like turning light switching radio Unlike glow engines no messy cleanup following flying session just turn off switch put aircraft away Another advantage elec tric flight diminutive noise level permitting operation out local school yard ball field allows modeler fly frequently having lengthy drive club flying field quick flight two after dinner within realm possibility primary disadvantage electric power weight motor battery frequently several times equivalent giow engine Due addi tional weight aircraft powered electric motor must lightly constructed sufficient wing area reduce wing loading acceptable limits Old Timer aircraft lend themselves ideally parameters first attempts combine electric flight system Old Timer competition Joe Beshar time president SAM Society Antique Modelers Using Astro Flight 020 electric free-flight system reduced size 020 Old Timer aircraft designs Joe devised simple set rules electric Old Timer free-flight competition Originally devised 1977 rules tested Joe sponsored con ducted event Lakehurst summer year Encouraged success meet Joe cooperation Astro Flight has since conducted three additional contests including 020 electric freeflight event 1978 SAM Champs 58 Model Aviation Astro-Flight rapid charger shown charging flight batteries Unit plugs cigarette lighter outletif available can fitted clips connect directly battery car men installation Baby Bombshell Motor battery first compartment aft firewall 1 O0-MAH quick-charge receiver pack second compartment followed Cannon Super Mini 2-channel brick Packing removed around batteries take photo hat bigger models bug hate noise mess ics both FF RC U Frederick G Koval 16 contestants participated recent 020 electric event Old Timer Eagles Fly held Thompson Park Model Airport drew total 12 entries including two Juniorsnot bad special event local contest Several factors contribute appeal 020 electric aircraft themselves require minimum investment time money several 020 free flight kits market such Baby Bomb Shell 4K Models Torrance Califor nia Playboy Strato Streak So Long Brooklyn Dodger kitted J&R Models Phoenix Arizona Numerous scratch-built designs have also pub lished various model magazines over past several years Most aircraft easily built require two three evenings complete small light structures easily damaged should damage occur usually minor nature quickly repaired making ideal manner beginner get free flight 020 electric flight system including motor battery pack switch assembly available Astro Flight 13377 Beach Avenue Venice CA 90291 Astro Flight offers several other electric flight systems capable powering aircraft up 7-foot wing span used belt-driven speed reducer purpose article will deal smallest lightest least expensive sys tem offered 020 free-flight system including motor battery pack weighs slightly 4 ounces Although additional weight switch harness chargingiack would inconsequential larger motors extra 3/4 ounce best eliminated using 020-size unit substituting instead two-pin Deans connector available well-stocked hobby shops Ace RIG PO Box 511 Higginsville MO 64037 part number 1 9K5 3-C2 shown sketch Turning unit off accomplished plugging unplugging connectors sure female portion wired battery plan participate Joes contests since contest charger wired up way As shown sketch advisable install 7-amp glass automotive type fuse hot side battery lead using lightest weight fuse holder available fuse necessary prevent excess current draw burning out motor event aircraft noses ground stopping propeller before battery runs down addition flight system suitable battery charger necessary charge battery flying field Astro Flight Rapid Charger satisfies requirement nicely incorporates built-in ammeter timer terminate charge charge cycle completed unit operates off automobile cigarette lighter outlet available off 12-volt Gel cell using alligator clips car available full charge 15 minutes flight system will provide close 90 seconds running time enough fly free-flight aircraft out sight advantage electric power fact duration motor run can determined length time battery charged eliminating need motor shut-off timer competition purposes Joe charges battery two minutes results motor run 25-30 seconds would suggest starting one-minute charge working up aircraft trimmed out Unlike glow engine runs nearly constant speed time aircraft launched until engine either shut off runs out fuel electric-powered plane performs almost though rubber powered initial burst power followed gradual reduction speed power battery runs down Flight adjustments made exactly would adjust rubberpowered ship hand gliding power achieve reasonably flat glide gradual turn gently applying power short charging battery making necessary thrust adjustments Concerning weight Baby Bombshell built 4K kit particular attempt keep light came out shade under 10 ounces ready fly wing area 216 sq results wing September 1979 59 suggesTing missiie socuito launchedand anything butthata 4K Baby Bombshell rests atop field box Aside competition beautiful way go just relaxed flying loading around 6 ounces per sq ft makes type plane competitive indeed satisfied 020 electric free flight Joe has added another dimension020 electric RC Old Timer adding two channels radio control relatively small 36 aircraft flying around quietly under radio control must seen appreci ated choice RC gear rather limited due size weight limita tions plane itself Joe selected Cannon Super Mini 2-Channel brick fast charge 100 MH battery pack bit over 3 ounces Cannon well suited application Editors Note Cannon has since announced smaller system less cash Ace RC single-channel pulse-proportional Baby Twin actuator would also suitable although would limited relatively calm flying conditions Since Joe builds lighter Baby Bombshell electric power system two channel gear weighs slightly over 12 ounces resulting wing loading 8 oz/sq ft interest being generated Joes efforts electric Old Timer activity developing other parts country using larger Astro Flight units both radio control may soon see several new classes com petition within SAM incorporating electric power would contribute substantially toward returning Old Timer contests relaxed low pressure type competition originally intended especially RC events presently feature scream ing glow engine powered aircraft climbing straight up out sight greatly reduced noise levels local contests could conducted nearly open area large enough facilitate flying would serve increase participation interst Old Timer activity 60 Model Aviation Photographer Victor Bock scratch-built Contest Director Joe Beshar two Junior contestants Baby BombshellsBob Shaw Jr Albatross cool relaxedof course left Frank Rauhofer Come think little oldtlmer crates splendid starters meet Jamesburg NJ I wura enierso
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/09
Page Numbers: 58, 59, 60
The EZeetrie C say free-flight sites drying up have drive hour fly RC dont need shrink happy like groupwith Old Timer 02 ElectWHILE modelers building larger larger models some 10- 12foot wing spans powered chainsaw engines reduction drives etc group fliers Northeast headed # c&A FUSEJACK opposite direction Faced lack suitable flying fields free-flight activ ity cases need drive up hour fly radio control going electric Electric-powered aircraft offer numerous advantages least simple DEANS 2 PIN CONNECTOR FUSE operation required start motor flip switch plug connector much like turning light switching radio Unlike glow engines no messy cleanup following flying session just turn off switch put aircraft away Another advantage elec tric flight diminutive noise level permitting operation out local school yard ball field allows modeler fly frequently having lengthy drive club flying field quick flight two after dinner within realm possibility primary disadvantage electric power weight motor battery frequently several times equivalent giow engine Due addi tional weight aircraft powered electric motor must lightly constructed sufficient wing area reduce wing loading acceptable limits Old Timer aircraft lend themselves ideally parameters first attempts combine electric flight system Old Timer competition Joe Beshar time president SAM Society Antique Modelers Using Astro Flight 020 electric free-flight system reduced size 020 Old Timer aircraft designs Joe devised simple set rules electric Old Timer free-flight competition Originally devised 1977 rules tested Joe sponsored con ducted event Lakehurst summer year Encouraged success meet Joe cooperation Astro Flight has since conducted three additional contests including 020 electric freeflight event 1978 SAM Champs 58 Model Aviation Astro-Flight rapid charger shown charging flight batteries Unit plugs cigarette lighter outletif available can fitted clips connect directly battery car men installation Baby Bombshell Motor battery first compartment aft firewall 1 O0-MAH quick-charge receiver pack second compartment followed Cannon Super Mini 2-channel brick Packing removed around batteries take photo hat bigger models bug hate noise mess ics both FF RC U Frederick G Koval 16 contestants participated recent 020 electric event Old Timer Eagles Fly held Thompson Park Model Airport drew total 12 entries including two Juniorsnot bad special event local contest Several factors contribute appeal 020 electric aircraft themselves require minimum investment time money several 020 free flight kits market such Baby Bomb Shell 4K Models Torrance Califor nia Playboy Strato Streak So Long Brooklyn Dodger kitted J&R Models Phoenix Arizona Numerous scratch-built designs have also pub lished various model magazines over past several years Most aircraft easily built require two three evenings complete small light structures easily damaged should damage occur usually minor nature quickly repaired making ideal manner beginner get free flight 020 electric flight system including motor battery pack switch assembly available Astro Flight 13377 Beach Avenue Venice CA 90291 Astro Flight offers several other electric flight systems capable powering aircraft up 7-foot wing span used belt-driven speed reducer purpose article will deal smallest lightest least expensive sys tem offered 020 free-flight system including motor battery pack weighs slightly 4 ounces Although additional weight switch harness chargingiack would inconsequential larger motors extra 3/4 ounce best eliminated using 020-size unit substituting instead two-pin Deans connector available well-stocked hobby shops Ace RIG PO Box 511 Higginsville MO 64037 part number 1 9K5 3-C2 shown sketch Turning unit off accomplished plugging unplugging connectors sure female portion wired battery plan participate Joes contests since contest charger wired up way As shown sketch advisable install 7-amp glass automotive type fuse hot side battery lead using lightest weight fuse holder available fuse necessary prevent excess current draw burning out motor event aircraft noses ground stopping propeller before battery runs down addition flight system suitable battery charger necessary charge battery flying field Astro Flight Rapid Charger satisfies requirement nicely incorporates built-in ammeter timer terminate charge charge cycle completed unit operates off automobile cigarette lighter outlet available off 12-volt Gel cell using alligator clips car available full charge 15 minutes flight system will provide close 90 seconds running time enough fly free-flight aircraft out sight advantage electric power fact duration motor run can determined length time battery charged eliminating need motor shut-off timer competition purposes Joe charges battery two minutes results motor run 25-30 seconds would suggest starting one-minute charge working up aircraft trimmed out Unlike glow engine runs nearly constant speed time aircraft launched until engine either shut off runs out fuel electric-powered plane performs almost though rubber powered initial burst power followed gradual reduction speed power battery runs down Flight adjustments made exactly would adjust rubberpowered ship hand gliding power achieve reasonably flat glide gradual turn gently applying power short charging battery making necessary thrust adjustments Concerning weight Baby Bombshell built 4K kit particular attempt keep light came out shade under 10 ounces ready fly wing area 216 sq results wing September 1979 59 suggesTing missiie socuito launchedand anything butthata 4K Baby Bombshell rests atop field box Aside competition beautiful way go just relaxed flying loading around 6 ounces per sq ft makes type plane competitive indeed satisfied 020 electric free flight Joe has added another dimension020 electric RC Old Timer adding two channels radio control relatively small 36 aircraft flying around quietly under radio control must seen appreci ated choice RC gear rather limited due size weight limita tions plane itself Joe selected Cannon Super Mini 2-Channel brick fast charge 100 MH battery pack bit over 3 ounces Cannon well suited application Editors Note Cannon has since announced smaller system less cash Ace RC single-channel pulse-proportional Baby Twin actuator would also suitable although would limited relatively calm flying conditions Since Joe builds lighter Baby Bombshell electric power system two channel gear weighs slightly over 12 ounces resulting wing loading 8 oz/sq ft interest being generated Joes efforts electric Old Timer activity developing other parts country using larger Astro Flight units both radio control may soon see several new classes com petition within SAM incorporating electric power would contribute substantially toward returning Old Timer contests relaxed low pressure type competition originally intended especially RC events presently feature scream ing glow engine powered aircraft climbing straight up out sight greatly reduced noise levels local contests could conducted nearly open area large enough facilitate flying would serve increase participation interst Old Timer activity 60 Model Aviation Photographer Victor Bock scratch-built Contest Director Joe Beshar two Junior contestants Baby BombshellsBob Shaw Jr Albatross cool relaxedof course left Frank Rauhofer Come think little oldtlmer crates splendid starters meet Jamesburg NJ I wura enierso
Edition: Model Aviation - 1979/09
Page Numbers: 58, 59, 60
The EZeetrie C say free-flight sites drying up have drive hour fly RC dont need shrink happy like groupwith Old Timer 02 ElectWHILE modelers building larger larger models some 10- 12foot wing spans powered chainsaw engines reduction drives etc group fliers Northeast headed # c&A FUSEJACK opposite direction Faced lack suitable flying fields free-flight activ ity cases need drive up hour fly radio control going electric Electric-powered aircraft offer numerous advantages least simple DEANS 2 PIN CONNECTOR FUSE operation required start motor flip switch plug connector much like turning light switching radio Unlike glow engines no messy cleanup following flying session just turn off switch put aircraft away Another advantage elec tric flight diminutive noise level permitting operation out local school yard ball field allows modeler fly frequently having lengthy drive club flying field quick flight two after dinner within realm possibility primary disadvantage electric power weight motor battery frequently several times equivalent giow engine Due addi tional weight aircraft powered electric motor must lightly constructed sufficient wing area reduce wing loading acceptable limits Old Timer aircraft lend themselves ideally parameters first attempts combine electric flight system Old Timer competition Joe Beshar time president SAM Society Antique Modelers Using Astro Flight 020 electric free-flight system reduced size 020 Old Timer aircraft designs Joe devised simple set rules electric Old Timer free-flight competition Originally devised 1977 rules tested Joe sponsored con ducted event Lakehurst summer year Encouraged success meet Joe cooperation Astro Flight has since conducted three additional contests including 020 electric freeflight event 1978 SAM Champs 58 Model Aviation Astro-Flight rapid charger shown charging flight batteries Unit plugs cigarette lighter outletif available can fitted clips connect directly battery car men installation Baby Bombshell Motor battery first compartment aft firewall 1 O0-MAH quick-charge receiver pack second compartment followed Cannon Super Mini 2-channel brick Packing removed around batteries take photo hat bigger models bug hate noise mess ics both FF RC U Frederick G Koval 16 contestants participated recent 020 electric event Old Timer Eagles Fly held Thompson Park Model Airport drew total 12 entries including two Juniorsnot bad special event local contest Several factors contribute appeal 020 electric aircraft themselves require minimum investment time money several 020 free flight kits market such Baby Bomb Shell 4K Models Torrance Califor nia Playboy Strato Streak So Long Brooklyn Dodger kitted J&R Models Phoenix Arizona Numerous scratch-built designs have also pub lished various model magazines over past several years Most aircraft easily built require two three evenings complete small light structures easily damaged should damage occur usually minor nature quickly repaired making ideal manner beginner get free flight 020 electric flight system including motor battery pack switch assembly available Astro Flight 13377 Beach Avenue Venice CA 90291 Astro Flight offers several other electric flight systems capable powering aircraft up 7-foot wing span used belt-driven speed reducer purpose article will deal smallest lightest least expensive sys tem offered 020 free-flight system including motor battery pack weighs slightly 4 ounces Although additional weight switch harness chargingiack would inconsequential larger motors extra 3/4 ounce best eliminated using 020-size unit substituting instead two-pin Deans connector available well-stocked hobby shops Ace RIG PO Box 511 Higginsville MO 64037 part number 1 9K5 3-C2 shown sketch Turning unit off accomplished plugging unplugging connectors sure female portion wired battery plan participate Joes contests since contest charger wired up way As shown sketch advisable install 7-amp glass automotive type fuse hot side battery lead using lightest weight fuse holder available fuse necessary prevent excess current draw burning out motor event aircraft noses ground stopping propeller before battery runs down addition flight system suitable battery charger necessary charge battery flying field Astro Flight Rapid Charger satisfies requirement nicely incorporates built-in ammeter timer terminate charge charge cycle completed unit operates off automobile cigarette lighter outlet available off 12-volt Gel cell using alligator clips car available full charge 15 minutes flight system will provide close 90 seconds running time enough fly free-flight aircraft out sight advantage electric power fact duration motor run can determined length time battery charged eliminating need motor shut-off timer competition purposes Joe charges battery two minutes results motor run 25-30 seconds would suggest starting one-minute charge working up aircraft trimmed out Unlike glow engine runs nearly constant speed time aircraft launched until engine either shut off runs out fuel electric-powered plane performs almost though rubber powered initial burst power followed gradual reduction speed power battery runs down Flight adjustments made exactly would adjust rubberpowered ship hand gliding power achieve reasonably flat glide gradual turn gently applying power short charging battery making necessary thrust adjustments Concerning weight Baby Bombshell built 4K kit particular attempt keep light came out shade under 10 ounces ready fly wing area 216 sq results wing September 1979 59 suggesTing missiie socuito launchedand anything butthata 4K Baby Bombshell rests atop field box Aside competition beautiful way go just relaxed flying loading around 6 ounces per sq ft makes type plane competitive indeed satisfied 020 electric free flight Joe has added another dimension020 electric RC Old Timer adding two channels radio control relatively small 36 aircraft flying around quietly under radio control must seen appreci ated choice RC gear rather limited due size weight limita tions plane itself Joe selected Cannon Super Mini 2-Channel brick fast charge 100 MH battery pack bit over 3 ounces Cannon well suited application Editors Note Cannon has since announced smaller system less cash Ace RC single-channel pulse-proportional Baby Twin actuator would also suitable although would limited relatively calm flying conditions Since Joe builds lighter Baby Bombshell electric power system two channel gear weighs slightly over 12 ounces resulting wing loading 8 oz/sq ft interest being generated Joes efforts electric Old Timer activity developing other parts country using larger Astro Flight units both radio control may soon see several new classes com petition within SAM incorporating electric power would contribute substantially toward returning Old Timer contests relaxed low pressure type competition originally intended especially RC events presently feature scream ing glow engine powered aircraft climbing straight up out sight greatly reduced noise levels local contests could conducted nearly open area large enough facilitate flying would serve increase participation interst Old Timer activity 60 Model Aviation Photographer Victor Bock scratch-built Contest Director Joe Beshar two Junior contestants Baby BombshellsBob Shaw Jr Albatross cool relaxedof course left Frank Rauhofer Come think little oldtlmer crates splendid starters meet Jamesburg NJ I wura enierso