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F3B Technicalities

Author: J. Dvorak


Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/03
Page Numbers: 94, 95, 96, 99, 100, 166, 167

NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT uctman se film hflC4UflI Condjtjoj switch lie Gierl titers 01 naximun a Thea vos tha camber WI WI isar3 took Ia red m cew able Coni 96 Merlin 3175mm wingspan area 626 sq din aspect ratio 14 2725-gram minimum weight 4087-gram maximum weight maximum wing loading 65 gin per sq din Rudder ele vator aileron brake controls cluded British winch type heat sink stalled British winch nicknamed Crumpet toaster after nichrome wire Switzerland won two fifth places Its team placed fifth did Rainer Ammann flying Tarantula designed Ammanns plane featured extremely flexible one-piece wing span 2500mm area United States placed seventh Rick Spicers Synergy H used new S2048 air foil designed Michael Seli 3302mm wingspan 7968 sq din wing area minimum weight 3085 grams maximum weight 5000 grams wing March 1988 99 Martin Schlott Germany disconnects Epsilon stabilator days events end Epsilon tail surfaces stabilator control hardware displayed outside year Epsilon sports 7-tail mechanism activates stab con cealed within fin Pivot point visible 7% atli toaster unit incorporated designed 565 sq din airfoil 159% enable battery supply full power re- camber Quabeck aspect ratio 111 gardless type launch soaking aircraft weighed 2000 grams up excess energy during low-power wing loading 53 gin per sq din phases launch Crumpet toaster three tubes fuselage provided special sound effects crack- gether capable accepting 700 grams ling sizzling burned off ballast ubiquitous raindrops Left A look mating end Epsilon wings center panel reveals spar slot electrical plug tube-hinge flap Right Epsilons outer wing panel profiles airfoil Includes carbon spar joiner servo connection tube hinge operate aileron Left The business end Epsilon nose sheath removed real noteworthy item aluminum pushrods seen several trend-setting models Right end view Epsilon wing provides inspection deployed flaps alierons loading 627 gin per sq din Syn ergy II largest heaviest planes contest unique Sailplane hangar constructed team Denmark nations pro vided additional shelters planes equipment crews during soggy contest no effect components puls ing winch during launch US pilots able conserve energy maintain efficient power during long days championship flying Other highlights contest included standout LB4 flown Peter Abell Aus tralia Josef Loepp Czechoslovakias impressive Jewel Peter Abells LB4 first place end Round Three three top placers contest lagging sur prisingly low scores point Sam uele Villani Italy sixth place Peter Hoffman Austria standing 12th Reinhard Leise Germany ultimate top scorer bogged way down 18th place Abells LB4 nearly destroyed Continued page 166 100 Model Aviation Israeli team winch smallest seen World Champs used wheels toy baby carriage give mobility American winch Developed built Lynn King three US winches can best described simple rugged reli Team Manager Phil Renaud mans US able powerful no bells teams pylon sighting device Base whistles malfunction rain coach team members turn xypicai hying day during contest Esa Heikkla Finland wades flight line DISTRIBUTED BY ZND WE Wflzaa Ataedeo CA 93422 -1717 should climb between 20 50 degrees long lubricated winder-wound motor should turning times up about minute Hope enjoy Corsair racer ask several friends build own No-Cals work up some brisk No-Cal contest fun References 1 Robert Hull September Champions Stackpole Books 1979 Cook Cleland formation quotation 2 Charles Mendenhall National Air Racers 3-Views 1929-1949 Diane Publishing Co 1971 F3B Tech/Dvorak Continued page 100 rebuilt overnight could complete round fiberglass fuselage foam core wings glass/balsa/glass skins spar/ballast tube made %in 2024T3 aluminum tubing carbon fiber tail surfaces built-up balsa Control functions included rudder eleva tor ailerons flaps spoilers Camber change snap flap coupled aileron rudder mixing accomplished transmitter LB4 wingspan 2959mm wing area 586 sq din aspect ratio 15 airfoil HE1509 thc plane weighed 2790 3627 grams other two members Australias team Gary Jordan Grane Taylor flew Calypso 6 designed Stewart Blan chard 1985 World Champs Jewel Sailplane flown Josef Loepp Czechoslovakia voted press best plane appearance innovative design features 2860mm Jewel full-span flaperons spoilers HQ25/l0 airfoil rudder elevator control Israel ingeniously rigged winch dubbed Pussy Winch baby doll carriage stripped bungee cords attached winch wheels team member pulled little four-wheeled pussy cat along field battery hand carried flight line Spin-offs average modeler can cer tainly expect spin-offs hightech advances will filter down local hobby shop some innova tions may show up near future Double tapered leading edge also known Schuemann low-speed wing platform Several planes champion ships among Epsilon Ta rantula featured configuration double tapered leading edge increases ef ficiency outer wing panel prevent ing reduced lift increased drag result tip vortexes spilling down wing can occur conventional de sign Bill Forrey explains Schuemann design November 1987 issue Model Builder magazine sophisti cated shell wings may have smooth ellip tical transition leading edge instead sharp breaks present designs Molded hollow core wing carbonfiber spar Flat center wing panel long bal last/spar tube Flexible wing springs out turn hotter enters Retractable spike fuselage can extended during precision landing Clean planes no drag-producing componentsantennas pushrods devises horns skidshanging out Composite sandwich material lightweight very strong Quadro-flaps Crow Flaps aile rons open opposite directions pro vide drag during landings T-Tail designa gapless wobble-free arrangement Pushrods made aluminum tube wire 166 Model Aviation *975*575 *575 AVAILABLE AT AMERICAS FINEST HOOBY SHOPS *975*525 Winch line tension sensing accomino date wind conditions adjust re quirements planes ranging Gentle Lady Synergy Transmitter mixing Sailplane con trol functions Flying techniques ever-evolving psychology flying adverse weather conditions under stress new contest tricks emerging sure passed everyday flier previewing future RC Soaring Germany July 1987 place Air Show/Feist Continued page 103 important facet both safety control overall show organization Ground Crew function ground crew provide assistance pit area whenever necessary should have plenty starters batteries fuel tools available Spotters A spotter system should de veloped ensure pilots have knowl edgeable spotters times during flight Spotters must competent pilots case emergency Safety The safety committee chairman es tablishes safety guidelines such flight pat terns pilot boxes follow AMA guidelines frequency control third-order interfer ence etc obtains straw bales fenc ing needed advance show safety chairman works closely cir cus chairman qualifications chairman flight line chairman Once show has started safety-related decisions responsibility flight line chairman circus chairman Impound The proper administration whatever transmitter frequency flag/pin system club uses plays substantial role both show time coordination safety impound chairman charge area before during after show day Raffle The raffle chief money maker events guarantees income show rained out GCRCC raffles off complete ready-to-fly model airplane raffle chairman coordi nates acquisition distribution collec tion tickets money Publicity The success air show usu ally judged size crowd amount money generated course cant have other GCRCC proud cover age Flying Circus receives local media Extensive newspaper tele vision coverage obtained year contacting media much five months advance show successful letters media must show enthusiasm imagination going beyond mere factsthe UU U U U U I I U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U I mmmEEEEUUinUininEE 510 GLOW FUEL MANUFACTURED WITH THE PUREST FINEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE * Superior Igniters Improve starting idle acceleration Youll notice power bargain fuels * Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup * Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines * Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection * Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer * Satisfaction Guaranteed SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL U U U I U I FREIGHT FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500COLLECT PINTQUART GALLON55 GAL DRUM 0%Nitromethane$315$450 $1050$19000 5%Nitromethane$365$525 $1250$25800 Nitromethane$415$550 $1450$32500 15%Nitromethane$430$625 $1650$38500 Nitromethane$495$750 $2095$52000 35%Nitromethane$575$875 $2495$66000 SIG PREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL 10%Nitromethane$415$550 $1395$29500 15%Nitromethane$425$625 $1595$35900 CHOICE OF CHAMPIONFLYERS over 20 years SIG has beenblending finest qualitymodel engine fuel available Wedo using finest quality ingredients Forinstance Methanol use 995% pure thevery best gradeI moneycan buy also use real100% pure Nitromethane get fullmeasure youveI paid based honestpercentage-of-volume method percentage weight AllSIG fuels contam 50-50 blend Bakers purest AACastor Oil new improved Klotz Techniplatesynthetic Racing Oil U maximum engine lubrication andprotection Based ourexperience sincerelybelieve finest quality fuel can made atany price ButI dont take word try someand judge U yourself Pnoos sobjoct chonge with0tnoiOe See aealer first available order direct Call LJ 800-247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 U U U I I U U U U U U U U U U U U I I U March 1988 167 mmmEEEEU uumEEEE VINTAGE -C PLANS CONSOLIDATED ~F5ACATALINA 9 r WING SPAN ALL RIBS 6 FULL FORMERS SHOWN ON PLANS PLASrIC ENO COWLS $1090 PR CLEAR GUN BLISTERS $ 760 PR 4 LARGE PLAN SHEETS s $ 1895 6FT WING SPAN MODEL PBY-SA ENGINE COWLS $750 PR Plans $1495 GUN BLISTERS $ 550 PR ADD $ 300 POSTACE cATALOGOVER 50 PLANS $100 DEALERS WRiTE WE5 DE SID MORGAN 13157 ORMONO BELLEViLLE 48111 USA

Author: J. Dvorak


Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/03
Page Numbers: 94, 95, 96, 99, 100, 166, 167

NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT uctman se film hflC4UflI Condjtjoj switch lie Gierl titers 01 naximun a Thea vos tha camber WI WI isar3 took Ia red m cew able Coni 96 Merlin 3175mm wingspan area 626 sq din aspect ratio 14 2725-gram minimum weight 4087-gram maximum weight maximum wing loading 65 gin per sq din Rudder ele vator aileron brake controls cluded British winch type heat sink stalled British winch nicknamed Crumpet toaster after nichrome wire Switzerland won two fifth places Its team placed fifth did Rainer Ammann flying Tarantula designed Ammanns plane featured extremely flexible one-piece wing span 2500mm area United States placed seventh Rick Spicers Synergy H used new S2048 air foil designed Michael Seli 3302mm wingspan 7968 sq din wing area minimum weight 3085 grams maximum weight 5000 grams wing March 1988 99 Martin Schlott Germany disconnects Epsilon stabilator days events end Epsilon tail surfaces stabilator control hardware displayed outside year Epsilon sports 7-tail mechanism activates stab con cealed within fin Pivot point visible 7% atli toaster unit incorporated designed 565 sq din airfoil 159% enable battery supply full power re- camber Quabeck aspect ratio 111 gardless type launch soaking aircraft weighed 2000 grams up excess energy during low-power wing loading 53 gin per sq din phases launch Crumpet toaster three tubes fuselage provided special sound effects crack- gether capable accepting 700 grams ling sizzling burned off ballast ubiquitous raindrops Left A look mating end Epsilon wings center panel reveals spar slot electrical plug tube-hinge flap Right Epsilons outer wing panel profiles airfoil Includes carbon spar joiner servo connection tube hinge operate aileron Left The business end Epsilon nose sheath removed real noteworthy item aluminum pushrods seen several trend-setting models Right end view Epsilon wing provides inspection deployed flaps alierons loading 627 gin per sq din Syn ergy II largest heaviest planes contest unique Sailplane hangar constructed team Denmark nations pro vided additional shelters planes equipment crews during soggy contest no effect components puls ing winch during launch US pilots able conserve energy maintain efficient power during long days championship flying Other highlights contest included standout LB4 flown Peter Abell Aus tralia Josef Loepp Czechoslovakias impressive Jewel Peter Abells LB4 first place end Round Three three top placers contest lagging sur prisingly low scores point Sam uele Villani Italy sixth place Peter Hoffman Austria standing 12th Reinhard Leise Germany ultimate top scorer bogged way down 18th place Abells LB4 nearly destroyed Continued page 166 100 Model Aviation Israeli team winch smallest seen World Champs used wheels toy baby carriage give mobility American winch Developed built Lynn King three US winches can best described simple rugged reli Team Manager Phil Renaud mans US able powerful no bells teams pylon sighting device Base whistles malfunction rain coach team members turn xypicai hying day during contest Esa Heikkla Finland wades flight line DISTRIBUTED BY ZND WE Wflzaa Ataedeo CA 93422 -1717 should climb between 20 50 degrees long lubricated winder-wound motor should turning times up about minute Hope enjoy Corsair racer ask several friends build own No-Cals work up some brisk No-Cal contest fun References 1 Robert Hull September Champions Stackpole Books 1979 Cook Cleland formation quotation 2 Charles Mendenhall National Air Racers 3-Views 1929-1949 Diane Publishing Co 1971 F3B Tech/Dvorak Continued page 100 rebuilt overnight could complete round fiberglass fuselage foam core wings glass/balsa/glass skins spar/ballast tube made %in 2024T3 aluminum tubing carbon fiber tail surfaces built-up balsa Control functions included rudder eleva tor ailerons flaps spoilers Camber change snap flap coupled aileron rudder mixing accomplished transmitter LB4 wingspan 2959mm wing area 586 sq din aspect ratio 15 airfoil HE1509 thc plane weighed 2790 3627 grams other two members Australias team Gary Jordan Grane Taylor flew Calypso 6 designed Stewart Blan chard 1985 World Champs Jewel Sailplane flown Josef Loepp Czechoslovakia voted press best plane appearance innovative design features 2860mm Jewel full-span flaperons spoilers HQ25/l0 airfoil rudder elevator control Israel ingeniously rigged winch dubbed Pussy Winch baby doll carriage stripped bungee cords attached winch wheels team member pulled little four-wheeled pussy cat along field battery hand carried flight line Spin-offs average modeler can cer tainly expect spin-offs hightech advances will filter down local hobby shop some innova tions may show up near future Double tapered leading edge also known Schuemann low-speed wing platform Several planes champion ships among Epsilon Ta rantula featured configuration double tapered leading edge increases ef ficiency outer wing panel prevent ing reduced lift increased drag result tip vortexes spilling down wing can occur conventional de sign Bill Forrey explains Schuemann design November 1987 issue Model Builder magazine sophisti cated shell wings may have smooth ellip tical transition leading edge instead sharp breaks present designs Molded hollow core wing carbonfiber spar Flat center wing panel long bal last/spar tube Flexible wing springs out turn hotter enters Retractable spike fuselage can extended during precision landing Clean planes no drag-producing componentsantennas pushrods devises horns skidshanging out Composite sandwich material lightweight very strong Quadro-flaps Crow Flaps aile rons open opposite directions pro vide drag during landings T-Tail designa gapless wobble-free arrangement Pushrods made aluminum tube wire 166 Model Aviation *975*575 *575 AVAILABLE AT AMERICAS FINEST HOOBY SHOPS *975*525 Winch line tension sensing accomino date wind conditions adjust re quirements planes ranging Gentle Lady Synergy Transmitter mixing Sailplane con trol functions Flying techniques ever-evolving psychology flying adverse weather conditions under stress new contest tricks emerging sure passed everyday flier previewing future RC Soaring Germany July 1987 place Air Show/Feist Continued page 103 important facet both safety control overall show organization Ground Crew function ground crew provide assistance pit area whenever necessary should have plenty starters batteries fuel tools available Spotters A spotter system should de veloped ensure pilots have knowl edgeable spotters times during flight Spotters must competent pilots case emergency Safety The safety committee chairman es tablishes safety guidelines such flight pat terns pilot boxes follow AMA guidelines frequency control third-order interfer ence etc obtains straw bales fenc ing needed advance show safety chairman works closely cir cus chairman qualifications chairman flight line chairman Once show has started safety-related decisions responsibility flight line chairman circus chairman Impound The proper administration whatever transmitter frequency flag/pin system club uses plays substantial role both show time coordination safety impound chairman charge area before during after show day Raffle The raffle chief money maker events guarantees income show rained out GCRCC raffles off complete ready-to-fly model airplane raffle chairman coordi nates acquisition distribution collec tion tickets money Publicity The success air show usu ally judged size crowd amount money generated course cant have other GCRCC proud cover age Flying Circus receives local media Extensive newspaper tele vision coverage obtained year contacting media much five months advance show successful letters media must show enthusiasm imagination going beyond mere factsthe UU U U U U I I U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U I mmmEEEEUUinUininEE 510 GLOW FUEL MANUFACTURED WITH THE PUREST FINEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE * Superior Igniters Improve starting idle acceleration Youll notice power bargain fuels * Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup * Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines * Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection * Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer * Satisfaction Guaranteed SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL U U U I U I FREIGHT FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500COLLECT PINTQUART GALLON55 GAL DRUM 0%Nitromethane$315$450 $1050$19000 5%Nitromethane$365$525 $1250$25800 Nitromethane$415$550 $1450$32500 15%Nitromethane$430$625 $1650$38500 Nitromethane$495$750 $2095$52000 35%Nitromethane$575$875 $2495$66000 SIG PREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL 10%Nitromethane$415$550 $1395$29500 15%Nitromethane$425$625 $1595$35900 CHOICE OF CHAMPIONFLYERS over 20 years SIG has beenblending finest qualitymodel engine fuel available Wedo using finest quality ingredients Forinstance Methanol use 995% pure thevery best gradeI moneycan buy also use real100% pure Nitromethane get fullmeasure youveI paid based honestpercentage-of-volume method percentage weight AllSIG fuels contam 50-50 blend Bakers purest AACastor Oil new improved Klotz Techniplatesynthetic Racing Oil U maximum engine lubrication andprotection Based ourexperience sincerelybelieve finest quality fuel can made atany price ButI dont take word try someand judge U yourself Pnoos sobjoct chonge with0tnoiOe See aealer first available order direct Call LJ 800-247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 U U U I I U U U U U U U U U U U U I I U March 1988 167 mmmEEEEU uumEEEE VINTAGE -C PLANS CONSOLIDATED ~F5ACATALINA 9 r WING SPAN ALL RIBS 6 FULL FORMERS SHOWN ON PLANS PLASrIC ENO COWLS $1090 PR CLEAR GUN BLISTERS $ 760 PR 4 LARGE PLAN SHEETS s $ 1895 6FT WING SPAN MODEL PBY-SA ENGINE COWLS $750 PR Plans $1495 GUN BLISTERS $ 550 PR ADD $ 300 POSTACE cATALOGOVER 50 PLANS $100 DEALERS WRiTE WE5 DE SID MORGAN 13157 ORMONO BELLEViLLE 48111 USA

Author: J. Dvorak


Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/03
Page Numbers: 94, 95, 96, 99, 100, 166, 167

NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT uctman se film hflC4UflI Condjtjoj switch lie Gierl titers 01 naximun a Thea vos tha camber WI WI isar3 took Ia red m cew able Coni 96 Merlin 3175mm wingspan area 626 sq din aspect ratio 14 2725-gram minimum weight 4087-gram maximum weight maximum wing loading 65 gin per sq din Rudder ele vator aileron brake controls cluded British winch type heat sink stalled British winch nicknamed Crumpet toaster after nichrome wire Switzerland won two fifth places Its team placed fifth did Rainer Ammann flying Tarantula designed Ammanns plane featured extremely flexible one-piece wing span 2500mm area United States placed seventh Rick Spicers Synergy H used new S2048 air foil designed Michael Seli 3302mm wingspan 7968 sq din wing area minimum weight 3085 grams maximum weight 5000 grams wing March 1988 99 Martin Schlott Germany disconnects Epsilon stabilator days events end Epsilon tail surfaces stabilator control hardware displayed outside year Epsilon sports 7-tail mechanism activates stab con cealed within fin Pivot point visible 7% atli toaster unit incorporated designed 565 sq din airfoil 159% enable battery supply full power re- camber Quabeck aspect ratio 111 gardless type launch soaking aircraft weighed 2000 grams up excess energy during low-power wing loading 53 gin per sq din phases launch Crumpet toaster three tubes fuselage provided special sound effects crack- gether capable accepting 700 grams ling sizzling burned off ballast ubiquitous raindrops Left A look mating end Epsilon wings center panel reveals spar slot electrical plug tube-hinge flap Right Epsilons outer wing panel profiles airfoil Includes carbon spar joiner servo connection tube hinge operate aileron Left The business end Epsilon nose sheath removed real noteworthy item aluminum pushrods seen several trend-setting models Right end view Epsilon wing provides inspection deployed flaps alierons loading 627 gin per sq din Syn ergy II largest heaviest planes contest unique Sailplane hangar constructed team Denmark nations pro vided additional shelters planes equipment crews during soggy contest no effect components puls ing winch during launch US pilots able conserve energy maintain efficient power during long days championship flying Other highlights contest included standout LB4 flown Peter Abell Aus tralia Josef Loepp Czechoslovakias impressive Jewel Peter Abells LB4 first place end Round Three three top placers contest lagging sur prisingly low scores point Sam uele Villani Italy sixth place Peter Hoffman Austria standing 12th Reinhard Leise Germany ultimate top scorer bogged way down 18th place Abells LB4 nearly destroyed Continued page 166 100 Model Aviation Israeli team winch smallest seen World Champs used wheels toy baby carriage give mobility American winch Developed built Lynn King three US winches can best described simple rugged reli Team Manager Phil Renaud mans US able powerful no bells teams pylon sighting device Base whistles malfunction rain coach team members turn xypicai hying day during contest Esa Heikkla Finland wades flight line DISTRIBUTED BY ZND WE Wflzaa Ataedeo CA 93422 -1717 should climb between 20 50 degrees long lubricated winder-wound motor should turning times up about minute Hope enjoy Corsair racer ask several friends build own No-Cals work up some brisk No-Cal contest fun References 1 Robert Hull September Champions Stackpole Books 1979 Cook Cleland formation quotation 2 Charles Mendenhall National Air Racers 3-Views 1929-1949 Diane Publishing Co 1971 F3B Tech/Dvorak Continued page 100 rebuilt overnight could complete round fiberglass fuselage foam core wings glass/balsa/glass skins spar/ballast tube made %in 2024T3 aluminum tubing carbon fiber tail surfaces built-up balsa Control functions included rudder eleva tor ailerons flaps spoilers Camber change snap flap coupled aileron rudder mixing accomplished transmitter LB4 wingspan 2959mm wing area 586 sq din aspect ratio 15 airfoil HE1509 thc plane weighed 2790 3627 grams other two members Australias team Gary Jordan Grane Taylor flew Calypso 6 designed Stewart Blan chard 1985 World Champs Jewel Sailplane flown Josef Loepp Czechoslovakia voted press best plane appearance innovative design features 2860mm Jewel full-span flaperons spoilers HQ25/l0 airfoil rudder elevator control Israel ingeniously rigged winch dubbed Pussy Winch baby doll carriage stripped bungee cords attached winch wheels team member pulled little four-wheeled pussy cat along field battery hand carried flight line Spin-offs average modeler can cer tainly expect spin-offs hightech advances will filter down local hobby shop some innova tions may show up near future Double tapered leading edge also known Schuemann low-speed wing platform Several planes champion ships among Epsilon Ta rantula featured configuration double tapered leading edge increases ef ficiency outer wing panel prevent ing reduced lift increased drag result tip vortexes spilling down wing can occur conventional de sign Bill Forrey explains Schuemann design November 1987 issue Model Builder magazine sophisti cated shell wings may have smooth ellip tical transition leading edge instead sharp breaks present designs Molded hollow core wing carbonfiber spar Flat center wing panel long bal last/spar tube Flexible wing springs out turn hotter enters Retractable spike fuselage can extended during precision landing Clean planes no drag-producing componentsantennas pushrods devises horns skidshanging out Composite sandwich material lightweight very strong Quadro-flaps Crow Flaps aile rons open opposite directions pro vide drag during landings T-Tail designa gapless wobble-free arrangement Pushrods made aluminum tube wire 166 Model Aviation *975*575 *575 AVAILABLE AT AMERICAS FINEST HOOBY SHOPS *975*525 Winch line tension sensing accomino date wind conditions adjust re quirements planes ranging Gentle Lady Synergy Transmitter mixing Sailplane con trol functions Flying techniques ever-evolving psychology flying adverse weather conditions under stress new contest tricks emerging sure passed everyday flier previewing future RC Soaring Germany July 1987 place Air Show/Feist Continued page 103 important facet both safety control overall show organization Ground Crew function ground crew provide assistance pit area whenever necessary should have plenty starters batteries fuel tools available Spotters A spotter system should de veloped ensure pilots have knowl edgeable spotters times during flight Spotters must competent pilots case emergency Safety The safety committee chairman es tablishes safety guidelines such flight pat terns pilot boxes follow AMA guidelines frequency control third-order interfer ence etc obtains straw bales fenc ing needed advance show safety chairman works closely cir cus chairman qualifications chairman flight line chairman Once show has started safety-related decisions responsibility flight line chairman circus chairman Impound The proper administration whatever transmitter frequency flag/pin system club uses plays substantial role both show time coordination safety impound chairman charge area before during after show day Raffle The raffle chief money maker events guarantees income show rained out GCRCC raffles off complete ready-to-fly model airplane raffle chairman coordi nates acquisition distribution collec tion tickets money Publicity The success air show usu ally judged size crowd amount money generated course cant have other GCRCC proud cover age Flying Circus receives local media Extensive newspaper tele vision coverage obtained year contacting media much five months advance show successful letters media must show enthusiasm imagination going beyond mere factsthe UU U U U U I I U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U I mmmEEEEUUinUininEE 510 GLOW FUEL MANUFACTURED WITH THE PUREST FINEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE * Superior Igniters Improve starting idle acceleration Youll notice power bargain fuels * Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup * Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines * Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection * Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer * Satisfaction Guaranteed SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL U U U I U I FREIGHT FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500COLLECT PINTQUART GALLON55 GAL DRUM 0%Nitromethane$315$450 $1050$19000 5%Nitromethane$365$525 $1250$25800 Nitromethane$415$550 $1450$32500 15%Nitromethane$430$625 $1650$38500 Nitromethane$495$750 $2095$52000 35%Nitromethane$575$875 $2495$66000 SIG PREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL 10%Nitromethane$415$550 $1395$29500 15%Nitromethane$425$625 $1595$35900 CHOICE OF CHAMPIONFLYERS over 20 years SIG has beenblending finest qualitymodel engine fuel available Wedo using finest quality ingredients Forinstance Methanol use 995% pure thevery best gradeI moneycan buy also use real100% pure Nitromethane get fullmeasure youveI paid based honestpercentage-of-volume method percentage weight AllSIG fuels contam 50-50 blend Bakers purest AACastor Oil new improved Klotz Techniplatesynthetic Racing Oil U maximum engine lubrication andprotection Based ourexperience sincerelybelieve finest quality fuel can made atany price ButI dont take word try someand judge U yourself Pnoos sobjoct chonge with0tnoiOe See aealer first available order direct Call LJ 800-247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 U U U I I U U U U U U U U U U U U I I U March 1988 167 mmmEEEEU uumEEEE VINTAGE -C PLANS CONSOLIDATED ~F5ACATALINA 9 r WING SPAN ALL RIBS 6 FULL FORMERS SHOWN ON PLANS PLASrIC ENO COWLS $1090 PR CLEAR GUN BLISTERS $ 760 PR 4 LARGE PLAN SHEETS s $ 1895 6FT WING SPAN MODEL PBY-SA ENGINE COWLS $750 PR Plans $1495 GUN BLISTERS $ 550 PR ADD $ 300 POSTACE cATALOGOVER 50 PLANS $100 DEALERS WRiTE WE5 DE SID MORGAN 13157 ORMONO BELLEViLLE 48111 USA

Author: J. Dvorak


Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/03
Page Numbers: 94, 95, 96, 99, 100, 166, 167

NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT uctman se film hflC4UflI Condjtjoj switch lie Gierl titers 01 naximun a Thea vos tha camber WI WI isar3 took Ia red m cew able Coni 96 Merlin 3175mm wingspan area 626 sq din aspect ratio 14 2725-gram minimum weight 4087-gram maximum weight maximum wing loading 65 gin per sq din Rudder ele vator aileron brake controls cluded British winch type heat sink stalled British winch nicknamed Crumpet toaster after nichrome wire Switzerland won two fifth places Its team placed fifth did Rainer Ammann flying Tarantula designed Ammanns plane featured extremely flexible one-piece wing span 2500mm area United States placed seventh Rick Spicers Synergy H used new S2048 air foil designed Michael Seli 3302mm wingspan 7968 sq din wing area minimum weight 3085 grams maximum weight 5000 grams wing March 1988 99 Martin Schlott Germany disconnects Epsilon stabilator days events end Epsilon tail surfaces stabilator control hardware displayed outside year Epsilon sports 7-tail mechanism activates stab con cealed within fin Pivot point visible 7% atli toaster unit incorporated designed 565 sq din airfoil 159% enable battery supply full power re- camber Quabeck aspect ratio 111 gardless type launch soaking aircraft weighed 2000 grams up excess energy during low-power wing loading 53 gin per sq din phases launch Crumpet toaster three tubes fuselage provided special sound effects crack- gether capable accepting 700 grams ling sizzling burned off ballast ubiquitous raindrops Left A look mating end Epsilon wings center panel reveals spar slot electrical plug tube-hinge flap Right Epsilons outer wing panel profiles airfoil Includes carbon spar joiner servo connection tube hinge operate aileron Left The business end Epsilon nose sheath removed real noteworthy item aluminum pushrods seen several trend-setting models Right end view Epsilon wing provides inspection deployed flaps alierons loading 627 gin per sq din Syn ergy II largest heaviest planes contest unique Sailplane hangar constructed team Denmark nations pro vided additional shelters planes equipment crews during soggy contest no effect components puls ing winch during launch US pilots able conserve energy maintain efficient power during long days championship flying Other highlights contest included standout LB4 flown Peter Abell Aus tralia Josef Loepp Czechoslovakias impressive Jewel Peter Abells LB4 first place end Round Three three top placers contest lagging sur prisingly low scores point Sam uele Villani Italy sixth place Peter Hoffman Austria standing 12th Reinhard Leise Germany ultimate top scorer bogged way down 18th place Abells LB4 nearly destroyed Continued page 166 100 Model Aviation Israeli team winch smallest seen World Champs used wheels toy baby carriage give mobility American winch Developed built Lynn King three US winches can best described simple rugged reli Team Manager Phil Renaud mans US able powerful no bells teams pylon sighting device Base whistles malfunction rain coach team members turn xypicai hying day during contest Esa Heikkla Finland wades flight line DISTRIBUTED BY ZND WE Wflzaa Ataedeo CA 93422 -1717 should climb between 20 50 degrees long lubricated winder-wound motor should turning times up about minute Hope enjoy Corsair racer ask several friends build own No-Cals work up some brisk No-Cal contest fun References 1 Robert Hull September Champions Stackpole Books 1979 Cook Cleland formation quotation 2 Charles Mendenhall National Air Racers 3-Views 1929-1949 Diane Publishing Co 1971 F3B Tech/Dvorak Continued page 100 rebuilt overnight could complete round fiberglass fuselage foam core wings glass/balsa/glass skins spar/ballast tube made %in 2024T3 aluminum tubing carbon fiber tail surfaces built-up balsa Control functions included rudder eleva tor ailerons flaps spoilers Camber change snap flap coupled aileron rudder mixing accomplished transmitter LB4 wingspan 2959mm wing area 586 sq din aspect ratio 15 airfoil HE1509 thc plane weighed 2790 3627 grams other two members Australias team Gary Jordan Grane Taylor flew Calypso 6 designed Stewart Blan chard 1985 World Champs Jewel Sailplane flown Josef Loepp Czechoslovakia voted press best plane appearance innovative design features 2860mm Jewel full-span flaperons spoilers HQ25/l0 airfoil rudder elevator control Israel ingeniously rigged winch dubbed Pussy Winch baby doll carriage stripped bungee cords attached winch wheels team member pulled little four-wheeled pussy cat along field battery hand carried flight line Spin-offs average modeler can cer tainly expect spin-offs hightech advances will filter down local hobby shop some innova tions may show up near future Double tapered leading edge also known Schuemann low-speed wing platform Several planes champion ships among Epsilon Ta rantula featured configuration double tapered leading edge increases ef ficiency outer wing panel prevent ing reduced lift increased drag result tip vortexes spilling down wing can occur conventional de sign Bill Forrey explains Schuemann design November 1987 issue Model Builder magazine sophisti cated shell wings may have smooth ellip tical transition leading edge instead sharp breaks present designs Molded hollow core wing carbonfiber spar Flat center wing panel long bal last/spar tube Flexible wing springs out turn hotter enters Retractable spike fuselage can extended during precision landing Clean planes no drag-producing componentsantennas pushrods devises horns skidshanging out Composite sandwich material lightweight very strong Quadro-flaps Crow Flaps aile rons open opposite directions pro vide drag during landings T-Tail designa gapless wobble-free arrangement Pushrods made aluminum tube wire 166 Model Aviation *975*575 *575 AVAILABLE AT AMERICAS FINEST HOOBY SHOPS *975*525 Winch line tension sensing accomino date wind conditions adjust re quirements planes ranging Gentle Lady Synergy Transmitter mixing Sailplane con trol functions Flying techniques ever-evolving psychology flying adverse weather conditions under stress new contest tricks emerging sure passed everyday flier previewing future RC Soaring Germany July 1987 place Air Show/Feist Continued page 103 important facet both safety control overall show organization Ground Crew function ground crew provide assistance pit area whenever necessary should have plenty starters batteries fuel tools available Spotters A spotter system should de veloped ensure pilots have knowl edgeable spotters times during flight Spotters must competent pilots case emergency Safety The safety committee chairman es tablishes safety guidelines such flight pat terns pilot boxes follow AMA guidelines frequency control third-order interfer ence etc obtains straw bales fenc ing needed advance show safety chairman works closely cir cus chairman qualifications chairman flight line chairman Once show has started safety-related decisions responsibility flight line chairman circus chairman Impound The proper administration whatever transmitter frequency flag/pin system club uses plays substantial role both show time coordination safety impound chairman charge area before during after show day Raffle The raffle chief money maker events guarantees income show rained out GCRCC raffles off complete ready-to-fly model airplane raffle chairman coordi nates acquisition distribution collec tion tickets money Publicity The success air show usu ally judged size crowd amount money generated course cant have other GCRCC proud cover age Flying Circus receives local media Extensive newspaper tele vision coverage obtained year contacting media much five months advance show successful letters media must show enthusiasm imagination going beyond mere factsthe UU U U U U I I U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U I mmmEEEEUUinUininEE 510 GLOW FUEL MANUFACTURED WITH THE PUREST FINEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE * Superior Igniters Improve starting idle acceleration Youll notice power bargain fuels * Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup * Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines * Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection * Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer * Satisfaction Guaranteed SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL U U U I U I FREIGHT FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500COLLECT PINTQUART GALLON55 GAL DRUM 0%Nitromethane$315$450 $1050$19000 5%Nitromethane$365$525 $1250$25800 Nitromethane$415$550 $1450$32500 15%Nitromethane$430$625 $1650$38500 Nitromethane$495$750 $2095$52000 35%Nitromethane$575$875 $2495$66000 SIG PREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL 10%Nitromethane$415$550 $1395$29500 15%Nitromethane$425$625 $1595$35900 CHOICE OF CHAMPIONFLYERS over 20 years SIG has beenblending finest qualitymodel engine fuel available Wedo using finest quality ingredients Forinstance Methanol use 995% pure thevery best gradeI moneycan buy also use real100% pure Nitromethane get fullmeasure youveI paid based honestpercentage-of-volume method percentage weight AllSIG fuels contam 50-50 blend Bakers purest AACastor Oil new improved Klotz Techniplatesynthetic Racing Oil U maximum engine lubrication andprotection Based ourexperience sincerelybelieve finest quality fuel can made atany price ButI dont take word try someand judge U yourself Pnoos sobjoct chonge with0tnoiOe See aealer first available order direct Call LJ 800-247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 U U U I I U U U U U U U U U U U U I I U March 1988 167 mmmEEEEU uumEEEE VINTAGE -C PLANS CONSOLIDATED ~F5ACATALINA 9 r WING SPAN ALL RIBS 6 FULL FORMERS SHOWN ON PLANS PLASrIC ENO COWLS $1090 PR CLEAR GUN BLISTERS $ 760 PR 4 LARGE PLAN SHEETS s $ 1895 6FT WING SPAN MODEL PBY-SA ENGINE COWLS $750 PR Plans $1495 GUN BLISTERS $ 550 PR ADD $ 300 POSTACE cATALOGOVER 50 PLANS $100 DEALERS WRiTE WE5 DE SID MORGAN 13157 ORMONO BELLEViLLE 48111 USA

Author: J. Dvorak


Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/03
Page Numbers: 94, 95, 96, 99, 100, 166, 167

NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT uctman se film hflC4UflI Condjtjoj switch lie Gierl titers 01 naximun a Thea vos tha camber WI WI isar3 took Ia red m cew able Coni 96 Merlin 3175mm wingspan area 626 sq din aspect ratio 14 2725-gram minimum weight 4087-gram maximum weight maximum wing loading 65 gin per sq din Rudder ele vator aileron brake controls cluded British winch type heat sink stalled British winch nicknamed Crumpet toaster after nichrome wire Switzerland won two fifth places Its team placed fifth did Rainer Ammann flying Tarantula designed Ammanns plane featured extremely flexible one-piece wing span 2500mm area United States placed seventh Rick Spicers Synergy H used new S2048 air foil designed Michael Seli 3302mm wingspan 7968 sq din wing area minimum weight 3085 grams maximum weight 5000 grams wing March 1988 99 Martin Schlott Germany disconnects Epsilon stabilator days events end Epsilon tail surfaces stabilator control hardware displayed outside year Epsilon sports 7-tail mechanism activates stab con cealed within fin Pivot point visible 7% atli toaster unit incorporated designed 565 sq din airfoil 159% enable battery supply full power re- camber Quabeck aspect ratio 111 gardless type launch soaking aircraft weighed 2000 grams up excess energy during low-power wing loading 53 gin per sq din phases launch Crumpet toaster three tubes fuselage provided special sound effects crack- gether capable accepting 700 grams ling sizzling burned off ballast ubiquitous raindrops Left A look mating end Epsilon wings center panel reveals spar slot electrical plug tube-hinge flap Right Epsilons outer wing panel profiles airfoil Includes carbon spar joiner servo connection tube hinge operate aileron Left The business end Epsilon nose sheath removed real noteworthy item aluminum pushrods seen several trend-setting models Right end view Epsilon wing provides inspection deployed flaps alierons loading 627 gin per sq din Syn ergy II largest heaviest planes contest unique Sailplane hangar constructed team Denmark nations pro vided additional shelters planes equipment crews during soggy contest no effect components puls ing winch during launch US pilots able conserve energy maintain efficient power during long days championship flying Other highlights contest included standout LB4 flown Peter Abell Aus tralia Josef Loepp Czechoslovakias impressive Jewel Peter Abells LB4 first place end Round Three three top placers contest lagging sur prisingly low scores point Sam uele Villani Italy sixth place Peter Hoffman Austria standing 12th Reinhard Leise Germany ultimate top scorer bogged way down 18th place Abells LB4 nearly destroyed Continued page 166 100 Model Aviation Israeli team winch smallest seen World Champs used wheels toy baby carriage give mobility American winch Developed built Lynn King three US winches can best described simple rugged reli Team Manager Phil Renaud mans US able powerful no bells teams pylon sighting device Base whistles malfunction rain coach team members turn xypicai hying day during contest Esa Heikkla Finland wades flight line DISTRIBUTED BY ZND WE Wflzaa Ataedeo CA 93422 -1717 should climb between 20 50 degrees long lubricated winder-wound motor should turning times up about minute Hope enjoy Corsair racer ask several friends build own No-Cals work up some brisk No-Cal contest fun References 1 Robert Hull September Champions Stackpole Books 1979 Cook Cleland formation quotation 2 Charles Mendenhall National Air Racers 3-Views 1929-1949 Diane Publishing Co 1971 F3B Tech/Dvorak Continued page 100 rebuilt overnight could complete round fiberglass fuselage foam core wings glass/balsa/glass skins spar/ballast tube made %in 2024T3 aluminum tubing carbon fiber tail surfaces built-up balsa Control functions included rudder eleva tor ailerons flaps spoilers Camber change snap flap coupled aileron rudder mixing accomplished transmitter LB4 wingspan 2959mm wing area 586 sq din aspect ratio 15 airfoil HE1509 thc plane weighed 2790 3627 grams other two members Australias team Gary Jordan Grane Taylor flew Calypso 6 designed Stewart Blan chard 1985 World Champs Jewel Sailplane flown Josef Loepp Czechoslovakia voted press best plane appearance innovative design features 2860mm Jewel full-span flaperons spoilers HQ25/l0 airfoil rudder elevator control Israel ingeniously rigged winch dubbed Pussy Winch baby doll carriage stripped bungee cords attached winch wheels team member pulled little four-wheeled pussy cat along field battery hand carried flight line Spin-offs average modeler can cer tainly expect spin-offs hightech advances will filter down local hobby shop some innova tions may show up near future Double tapered leading edge also known Schuemann low-speed wing platform Several planes champion ships among Epsilon Ta rantula featured configuration double tapered leading edge increases ef ficiency outer wing panel prevent ing reduced lift increased drag result tip vortexes spilling down wing can occur conventional de sign Bill Forrey explains Schuemann design November 1987 issue Model Builder magazine sophisti cated shell wings may have smooth ellip tical transition leading edge instead sharp breaks present designs Molded hollow core wing carbonfiber spar Flat center wing panel long bal last/spar tube Flexible wing springs out turn hotter enters Retractable spike fuselage can extended during precision landing Clean planes no drag-producing componentsantennas pushrods devises horns skidshanging out Composite sandwich material lightweight very strong Quadro-flaps Crow Flaps aile rons open opposite directions pro vide drag during landings T-Tail designa gapless wobble-free arrangement Pushrods made aluminum tube wire 166 Model Aviation *975*575 *575 AVAILABLE AT AMERICAS FINEST HOOBY SHOPS *975*525 Winch line tension sensing accomino date wind conditions adjust re quirements planes ranging Gentle Lady Synergy Transmitter mixing Sailplane con trol functions Flying techniques ever-evolving psychology flying adverse weather conditions under stress new contest tricks emerging sure passed everyday flier previewing future RC Soaring Germany July 1987 place Air Show/Feist Continued page 103 important facet both safety control overall show organization Ground Crew function ground crew provide assistance pit area whenever necessary should have plenty starters batteries fuel tools available Spotters A spotter system should de veloped ensure pilots have knowl edgeable spotters times during flight Spotters must competent pilots case emergency Safety The safety committee chairman es tablishes safety guidelines such flight pat terns pilot boxes follow AMA guidelines frequency control third-order interfer ence etc obtains straw bales fenc ing needed advance show safety chairman works closely cir cus chairman qualifications chairman flight line chairman Once show has started safety-related decisions responsibility flight line chairman circus chairman Impound The proper administration whatever transmitter frequency flag/pin system club uses plays substantial role both show time coordination safety impound chairman charge area before during after show day Raffle The raffle chief money maker events guarantees income show rained out GCRCC raffles off complete ready-to-fly model airplane raffle chairman coordi nates acquisition distribution collec tion tickets money Publicity The success air show usu ally judged size crowd amount money generated course cant have other GCRCC proud cover age Flying Circus receives local media Extensive newspaper tele vision coverage obtained year contacting media much five months advance show successful letters media must show enthusiasm imagination going beyond mere factsthe UU U U U U I I U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U I mmmEEEEUUinUininEE 510 GLOW FUEL MANUFACTURED WITH THE PUREST FINEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE * Superior Igniters Improve starting idle acceleration Youll notice power bargain fuels * Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup * Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines * Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection * Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer * Satisfaction Guaranteed SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL U U U I U I FREIGHT FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500COLLECT PINTQUART GALLON55 GAL DRUM 0%Nitromethane$315$450 $1050$19000 5%Nitromethane$365$525 $1250$25800 Nitromethane$415$550 $1450$32500 15%Nitromethane$430$625 $1650$38500 Nitromethane$495$750 $2095$52000 35%Nitromethane$575$875 $2495$66000 SIG PREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL 10%Nitromethane$415$550 $1395$29500 15%Nitromethane$425$625 $1595$35900 CHOICE OF CHAMPIONFLYERS over 20 years SIG has beenblending finest qualitymodel engine fuel available Wedo using finest quality ingredients Forinstance Methanol use 995% pure thevery best gradeI moneycan buy also use real100% pure Nitromethane get fullmeasure youveI paid based honestpercentage-of-volume method percentage weight AllSIG fuels contam 50-50 blend Bakers purest AACastor Oil new improved Klotz Techniplatesynthetic Racing Oil U maximum engine lubrication andprotection Based ourexperience sincerelybelieve finest quality fuel can made atany price ButI dont take word try someand judge U yourself Pnoos sobjoct chonge with0tnoiOe See aealer first available order direct Call LJ 800-247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 U U U I I U U U U U U U U U U U U I I U March 1988 167 mmmEEEEU uumEEEE VINTAGE -C PLANS CONSOLIDATED ~F5ACATALINA 9 r WING SPAN ALL RIBS 6 FULL FORMERS SHOWN ON PLANS PLASrIC ENO COWLS $1090 PR CLEAR GUN BLISTERS $ 760 PR 4 LARGE PLAN SHEETS s $ 1895 6FT WING SPAN MODEL PBY-SA ENGINE COWLS $750 PR Plans $1495 GUN BLISTERS $ 550 PR ADD $ 300 POSTACE cATALOGOVER 50 PLANS $100 DEALERS WRiTE WE5 DE SID MORGAN 13157 ORMONO BELLEViLLE 48111 USA

Author: J. Dvorak


Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/03
Page Numbers: 94, 95, 96, 99, 100, 166, 167

NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT uctman se film hflC4UflI Condjtjoj switch lie Gierl titers 01 naximun a Thea vos tha camber WI WI isar3 took Ia red m cew able Coni 96 Merlin 3175mm wingspan area 626 sq din aspect ratio 14 2725-gram minimum weight 4087-gram maximum weight maximum wing loading 65 gin per sq din Rudder ele vator aileron brake controls cluded British winch type heat sink stalled British winch nicknamed Crumpet toaster after nichrome wire Switzerland won two fifth places Its team placed fifth did Rainer Ammann flying Tarantula designed Ammanns plane featured extremely flexible one-piece wing span 2500mm area United States placed seventh Rick Spicers Synergy H used new S2048 air foil designed Michael Seli 3302mm wingspan 7968 sq din wing area minimum weight 3085 grams maximum weight 5000 grams wing March 1988 99 Martin Schlott Germany disconnects Epsilon stabilator days events end Epsilon tail surfaces stabilator control hardware displayed outside year Epsilon sports 7-tail mechanism activates stab con cealed within fin Pivot point visible 7% atli toaster unit incorporated designed 565 sq din airfoil 159% enable battery supply full power re- camber Quabeck aspect ratio 111 gardless type launch soaking aircraft weighed 2000 grams up excess energy during low-power wing loading 53 gin per sq din phases launch Crumpet toaster three tubes fuselage provided special sound effects crack- gether capable accepting 700 grams ling sizzling burned off ballast ubiquitous raindrops Left A look mating end Epsilon wings center panel reveals spar slot electrical plug tube-hinge flap Right Epsilons outer wing panel profiles airfoil Includes carbon spar joiner servo connection tube hinge operate aileron Left The business end Epsilon nose sheath removed real noteworthy item aluminum pushrods seen several trend-setting models Right end view Epsilon wing provides inspection deployed flaps alierons loading 627 gin per sq din Syn ergy II largest heaviest planes contest unique Sailplane hangar constructed team Denmark nations pro vided additional shelters planes equipment crews during soggy contest no effect components puls ing winch during launch US pilots able conserve energy maintain efficient power during long days championship flying Other highlights contest included standout LB4 flown Peter Abell Aus tralia Josef Loepp Czechoslovakias impressive Jewel Peter Abells LB4 first place end Round Three three top placers contest lagging sur prisingly low scores point Sam uele Villani Italy sixth place Peter Hoffman Austria standing 12th Reinhard Leise Germany ultimate top scorer bogged way down 18th place Abells LB4 nearly destroyed Continued page 166 100 Model Aviation Israeli team winch smallest seen World Champs used wheels toy baby carriage give mobility American winch Developed built Lynn King three US winches can best described simple rugged reli Team Manager Phil Renaud mans US able powerful no bells teams pylon sighting device Base whistles malfunction rain coach team members turn xypicai hying day during contest Esa Heikkla Finland wades flight line DISTRIBUTED BY ZND WE Wflzaa Ataedeo CA 93422 -1717 should climb between 20 50 degrees long lubricated winder-wound motor should turning times up about minute Hope enjoy Corsair racer ask several friends build own No-Cals work up some brisk No-Cal contest fun References 1 Robert Hull September Champions Stackpole Books 1979 Cook Cleland formation quotation 2 Charles Mendenhall National Air Racers 3-Views 1929-1949 Diane Publishing Co 1971 F3B Tech/Dvorak Continued page 100 rebuilt overnight could complete round fiberglass fuselage foam core wings glass/balsa/glass skins spar/ballast tube made %in 2024T3 aluminum tubing carbon fiber tail surfaces built-up balsa Control functions included rudder eleva tor ailerons flaps spoilers Camber change snap flap coupled aileron rudder mixing accomplished transmitter LB4 wingspan 2959mm wing area 586 sq din aspect ratio 15 airfoil HE1509 thc plane weighed 2790 3627 grams other two members Australias team Gary Jordan Grane Taylor flew Calypso 6 designed Stewart Blan chard 1985 World Champs Jewel Sailplane flown Josef Loepp Czechoslovakia voted press best plane appearance innovative design features 2860mm Jewel full-span flaperons spoilers HQ25/l0 airfoil rudder elevator control Israel ingeniously rigged winch dubbed Pussy Winch baby doll carriage stripped bungee cords attached winch wheels team member pulled little four-wheeled pussy cat along field battery hand carried flight line Spin-offs average modeler can cer tainly expect spin-offs hightech advances will filter down local hobby shop some innova tions may show up near future Double tapered leading edge also known Schuemann low-speed wing platform Several planes champion ships among Epsilon Ta rantula featured configuration double tapered leading edge increases ef ficiency outer wing panel prevent ing reduced lift increased drag result tip vortexes spilling down wing can occur conventional de sign Bill Forrey explains Schuemann design November 1987 issue Model Builder magazine sophisti cated shell wings may have smooth ellip tical transition leading edge instead sharp breaks present designs Molded hollow core wing carbonfiber spar Flat center wing panel long bal last/spar tube Flexible wing springs out turn hotter enters Retractable spike fuselage can extended during precision landing Clean planes no drag-producing componentsantennas pushrods devises horns skidshanging out Composite sandwich material lightweight very strong Quadro-flaps Crow Flaps aile rons open opposite directions pro vide drag during landings T-Tail designa gapless wobble-free arrangement Pushrods made aluminum tube wire 166 Model Aviation *975*575 *575 AVAILABLE AT AMERICAS FINEST HOOBY SHOPS *975*525 Winch line tension sensing accomino date wind conditions adjust re quirements planes ranging Gentle Lady Synergy Transmitter mixing Sailplane con trol functions Flying techniques ever-evolving psychology flying adverse weather conditions under stress new contest tricks emerging sure passed everyday flier previewing future RC Soaring Germany July 1987 place Air Show/Feist Continued page 103 important facet both safety control overall show organization Ground Crew function ground crew provide assistance pit area whenever necessary should have plenty starters batteries fuel tools available Spotters A spotter system should de veloped ensure pilots have knowl edgeable spotters times during flight Spotters must competent pilots case emergency Safety The safety committee chairman es tablishes safety guidelines such flight pat terns pilot boxes follow AMA guidelines frequency control third-order interfer ence etc obtains straw bales fenc ing needed advance show safety chairman works closely cir cus chairman qualifications chairman flight line chairman Once show has started safety-related decisions responsibility flight line chairman circus chairman Impound The proper administration whatever transmitter frequency flag/pin system club uses plays substantial role both show time coordination safety impound chairman charge area before during after show day Raffle The raffle chief money maker events guarantees income show rained out GCRCC raffles off complete ready-to-fly model airplane raffle chairman coordi nates acquisition distribution collec tion tickets money Publicity The success air show usu ally judged size crowd amount money generated course cant have other GCRCC proud cover age Flying Circus receives local media Extensive newspaper tele vision coverage obtained year contacting media much five months advance show successful letters media must show enthusiasm imagination going beyond mere factsthe UU U U U U I I U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U I mmmEEEEUUinUininEE 510 GLOW FUEL MANUFACTURED WITH THE PUREST FINEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE * Superior Igniters Improve starting idle acceleration Youll notice power bargain fuels * Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup * Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines * Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection * Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer * Satisfaction Guaranteed SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL U U U I U I FREIGHT FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500COLLECT PINTQUART GALLON55 GAL DRUM 0%Nitromethane$315$450 $1050$19000 5%Nitromethane$365$525 $1250$25800 Nitromethane$415$550 $1450$32500 15%Nitromethane$430$625 $1650$38500 Nitromethane$495$750 $2095$52000 35%Nitromethane$575$875 $2495$66000 SIG PREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL 10%Nitromethane$415$550 $1395$29500 15%Nitromethane$425$625 $1595$35900 CHOICE OF CHAMPIONFLYERS over 20 years SIG has beenblending finest qualitymodel engine fuel available Wedo using finest quality ingredients Forinstance Methanol use 995% pure thevery best gradeI moneycan buy also use real100% pure Nitromethane get fullmeasure youveI paid based honestpercentage-of-volume method percentage weight AllSIG fuels contam 50-50 blend Bakers purest AACastor Oil new improved Klotz Techniplatesynthetic Racing Oil U maximum engine lubrication andprotection Based ourexperience sincerelybelieve finest quality fuel can made atany price ButI dont take word try someand judge U yourself Pnoos sobjoct chonge with0tnoiOe See aealer first available order direct Call LJ 800-247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 U U U I I U U U U U U U U U U U U I I U March 1988 167 mmmEEEEU uumEEEE VINTAGE -C PLANS CONSOLIDATED ~F5ACATALINA 9 r WING SPAN ALL RIBS 6 FULL FORMERS SHOWN ON PLANS PLASrIC ENO COWLS $1090 PR CLEAR GUN BLISTERS $ 760 PR 4 LARGE PLAN SHEETS s $ 1895 6FT WING SPAN MODEL PBY-SA ENGINE COWLS $750 PR Plans $1495 GUN BLISTERS $ 550 PR ADD $ 300 POSTACE cATALOGOVER 50 PLANS $100 DEALERS WRiTE WE5 DE SID MORGAN 13157 ORMONO BELLEViLLE 48111 USA

Author: J. Dvorak


Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/03
Page Numbers: 94, 95, 96, 99, 100, 166, 167

NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT uctman se film hflC4UflI Condjtjoj switch lie Gierl titers 01 naximun a Thea vos tha camber WI WI isar3 took Ia red m cew able Coni 96 Merlin 3175mm wingspan area 626 sq din aspect ratio 14 2725-gram minimum weight 4087-gram maximum weight maximum wing loading 65 gin per sq din Rudder ele vator aileron brake controls cluded British winch type heat sink stalled British winch nicknamed Crumpet toaster after nichrome wire Switzerland won two fifth places Its team placed fifth did Rainer Ammann flying Tarantula designed Ammanns plane featured extremely flexible one-piece wing span 2500mm area United States placed seventh Rick Spicers Synergy H used new S2048 air foil designed Michael Seli 3302mm wingspan 7968 sq din wing area minimum weight 3085 grams maximum weight 5000 grams wing March 1988 99 Martin Schlott Germany disconnects Epsilon stabilator days events end Epsilon tail surfaces stabilator control hardware displayed outside year Epsilon sports 7-tail mechanism activates stab con cealed within fin Pivot point visible 7% atli toaster unit incorporated designed 565 sq din airfoil 159% enable battery supply full power re- camber Quabeck aspect ratio 111 gardless type launch soaking aircraft weighed 2000 grams up excess energy during low-power wing loading 53 gin per sq din phases launch Crumpet toaster three tubes fuselage provided special sound effects crack- gether capable accepting 700 grams ling sizzling burned off ballast ubiquitous raindrops Left A look mating end Epsilon wings center panel reveals spar slot electrical plug tube-hinge flap Right Epsilons outer wing panel profiles airfoil Includes carbon spar joiner servo connection tube hinge operate aileron Left The business end Epsilon nose sheath removed real noteworthy item aluminum pushrods seen several trend-setting models Right end view Epsilon wing provides inspection deployed flaps alierons loading 627 gin per sq din Syn ergy II largest heaviest planes contest unique Sailplane hangar constructed team Denmark nations pro vided additional shelters planes equipment crews during soggy contest no effect components puls ing winch during launch US pilots able conserve energy maintain efficient power during long days championship flying Other highlights contest included standout LB4 flown Peter Abell Aus tralia Josef Loepp Czechoslovakias impressive Jewel Peter Abells LB4 first place end Round Three three top placers contest lagging sur prisingly low scores point Sam uele Villani Italy sixth place Peter Hoffman Austria standing 12th Reinhard Leise Germany ultimate top scorer bogged way down 18th place Abells LB4 nearly destroyed Continued page 166 100 Model Aviation Israeli team winch smallest seen World Champs used wheels toy baby carriage give mobility American winch Developed built Lynn King three US winches can best described simple rugged reli Team Manager Phil Renaud mans US able powerful no bells teams pylon sighting device Base whistles malfunction rain coach team members turn xypicai hying day during contest Esa Heikkla Finland wades flight line DISTRIBUTED BY ZND WE Wflzaa Ataedeo CA 93422 -1717 should climb between 20 50 degrees long lubricated winder-wound motor should turning times up about minute Hope enjoy Corsair racer ask several friends build own No-Cals work up some brisk No-Cal contest fun References 1 Robert Hull September Champions Stackpole Books 1979 Cook Cleland formation quotation 2 Charles Mendenhall National Air Racers 3-Views 1929-1949 Diane Publishing Co 1971 F3B Tech/Dvorak Continued page 100 rebuilt overnight could complete round fiberglass fuselage foam core wings glass/balsa/glass skins spar/ballast tube made %in 2024T3 aluminum tubing carbon fiber tail surfaces built-up balsa Control functions included rudder eleva tor ailerons flaps spoilers Camber change snap flap coupled aileron rudder mixing accomplished transmitter LB4 wingspan 2959mm wing area 586 sq din aspect ratio 15 airfoil HE1509 thc plane weighed 2790 3627 grams other two members Australias team Gary Jordan Grane Taylor flew Calypso 6 designed Stewart Blan chard 1985 World Champs Jewel Sailplane flown Josef Loepp Czechoslovakia voted press best plane appearance innovative design features 2860mm Jewel full-span flaperons spoilers HQ25/l0 airfoil rudder elevator control Israel ingeniously rigged winch dubbed Pussy Winch baby doll carriage stripped bungee cords attached winch wheels team member pulled little four-wheeled pussy cat along field battery hand carried flight line Spin-offs average modeler can cer tainly expect spin-offs hightech advances will filter down local hobby shop some innova tions may show up near future Double tapered leading edge also known Schuemann low-speed wing platform Several planes champion ships among Epsilon Ta rantula featured configuration double tapered leading edge increases ef ficiency outer wing panel prevent ing reduced lift increased drag result tip vortexes spilling down wing can occur conventional de sign Bill Forrey explains Schuemann design November 1987 issue Model Builder magazine sophisti cated shell wings may have smooth ellip tical transition leading edge instead sharp breaks present designs Molded hollow core wing carbonfiber spar Flat center wing panel long bal last/spar tube Flexible wing springs out turn hotter enters Retractable spike fuselage can extended during precision landing Clean planes no drag-producing componentsantennas pushrods devises horns skidshanging out Composite sandwich material lightweight very strong Quadro-flaps Crow Flaps aile rons open opposite directions pro vide drag during landings T-Tail designa gapless wobble-free arrangement Pushrods made aluminum tube wire 166 Model Aviation *975*575 *575 AVAILABLE AT AMERICAS FINEST HOOBY SHOPS *975*525 Winch line tension sensing accomino date wind conditions adjust re quirements planes ranging Gentle Lady Synergy Transmitter mixing Sailplane con trol functions Flying techniques ever-evolving psychology flying adverse weather conditions under stress new contest tricks emerging sure passed everyday flier previewing future RC Soaring Germany July 1987 place Air Show/Feist Continued page 103 important facet both safety control overall show organization Ground Crew function ground crew provide assistance pit area whenever necessary should have plenty starters batteries fuel tools available Spotters A spotter system should de veloped ensure pilots have knowl edgeable spotters times during flight Spotters must competent pilots case emergency Safety The safety committee chairman es tablishes safety guidelines such flight pat terns pilot boxes follow AMA guidelines frequency control third-order interfer ence etc obtains straw bales fenc ing needed advance show safety chairman works closely cir cus chairman qualifications chairman flight line chairman Once show has started safety-related decisions responsibility flight line chairman circus chairman Impound The proper 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