FF Outdoor Scale Larry Kruse FREE FLIGHT SCALE certainly alive well Northwest years entry beau tiful ships indication its status Represen tation Washington Oregon California several Canadian provinces large marked strength high quality Scale ac tivity region As static judging progressed Shiloh Riverside Motor Inn Wednesday anticipation built contestants spectators alike looked forward seeing outstanding models take air Gas Scales outstanding entry Ric Dit tmans Wiley Post biplane done flawless silver-and-blue color scheme Ric has reputa tion museum-quality work previously evi denced well-known Taylorcraft ef fort may well have surpassed Powered diesel engine Wiley Post showed uncanny attention both scale functional detail As example twin rubber hoses coming down radiator mounted neath top wing own tiny scale hose clamps convinced Cliff Tacie hos Fernando Ramos entered impressive Sopwith Triplane AMA Gas Scale Pendulum-actuated controls enhance flight stability diesel engine provides power Overall olive drab finish sewn ac cess panel lacing provided superb realism Eugene Evensons Seattle WA nicely done Stinson L-5 modified Sig kit designed long ago Henry Struck Cox 020-powered ship painted eye-catching red silver Larry Kruses 88 Nats-winning AMA Rubber Scale Drzewlecki canard pusher met its end winds 89 just after being launched Neatly done CP-65 Porterfield Collegiate entered Open Rubber Scale James Woods Seattle WA Note nicely carved freewheeling propeller Its lines struc ture reminiscent Earl Stahl design bombardier Greg Davis Etrich Taube prepares launch hand-held bomb Mod els wealth detail excellent craftsman ship earned third place AMA Gas Scale es Gates Rubber Co stamped same time Ric afraid radiator might blank Out propwash going rud der made radiator hollow installed baffle plates inside redirect airflow cock pit complete last airframe gusset made plane watch Canadian Greg Davis large well-crafted Larry Olsons Kent WA large Gas Scale Blackburn monoplane typified trend Northwest towards large models gas diesel power Cockpit detailing com plete dummy engine very realistic Etrich Taube also another ship worthy close examination spectators judges As accompanying photo reveals Taubes tique finish augmented impressive visual details including bombardier getting ready release hand-held bomb Greg pow ered ship Cox 049 throttled via timer setup allows maximum revs launch leisurely pace during cruise portion flight Such mechanism would tend keep Taube becoming vic timized buildup speed wellknown torque-inspired spiral dive Another interesting Gas Scale entry other large ship antique vintage Larry Ol son Blackburn monoplane Larry done terrific job cockpit details including cleverly woven wicker seat excellent repli cation Blackburns patented triple steering col umn Rubber Scale too its share noteworthy ships Well-known California modeler Clarence Mather entered immaculate blue-and-yellow Tipsy Jr later flew Indoor Scale Continued page 181 72 Model Aviation Hardworking officials L-R Richard Schneider Mike Welshans Jim Ludy Hal Winter line up behind young Diedrich Guenther timers wind-plagued 1989 Nats event real show-stopper AMA Gas Scale Ric Dittmans Mt Lake Terrace WA im maculate Wiley Post biplane featuring shock-mounted landing gear fantastic craftsmanship throughout Cleverly de signed wing mount system changes scale zero dihedral about 30 flight stability self-preservation did everyone else except officials Sandy Charlene Frank stayed bitter end Nats FF GIider/Kruse Continued page 71 lets alleviate tip flutter provide washout carbon-wrapped fuselage eliminate fuse lage flex launch speeds Unlike other FF events good representation both Junior Senior fliers HLG Particularly impressive amount mentoring going experienced model ers helping young people launch techniques fine-trimming models gener ally providing much-needed encouragement positive reinforcement youngsters Junior high time posted Brett Whiting 110 followed Clint Hanneson second Dallas Mace third Alan Mace posted quality 276 win Senior outdistancing Lance Bays Jason Youck Re gardless well guys flew eas ily out-prettied little Sarina Wilson flying first contest story A-2 course arrival Russian contingent consisting A-2 flier Jun Jblokov coach Viktor Dudenko curious about Russians equipment model design flying skills Due lan guage barrier no interpreter present real formation came observation con versation As photos show Jblokovs ship much-flown much-repaired model standard FAI configuration featuring circletow hook carbon-fiber-reinforced wing spars able witness flight Russian Jun seemed very comfortable ship tow waited until several Ameri cans launched before trotting off down field make sure ship centered lift zoomed off line Ultimately ended up fifth place behind Steve Geraghty Kevin Col lins James Thornberg Bruce Hannah Hannahs fine score 1500 registered appropriately decorated red white blue ship demonstrated certain patriotic overtones well great flying skill Nats FF Scale/Kruse Continued page 72 James Woods nice CP-65 Porterfield Col legiate done up red white trim rem iniscent Earl Stahl design its proportions flight potential Peanut Scale its usual quota Fikes La ceys also Dick Petersons neat little LETX2-377 appeared have agricul tural heritage Ken Groves entered immacu lately crafted Bristol Scout biplane also went biplane route Don Srull-designed Voisin canard floatplane good enough representation aircraft type quality name modelers en sure good Scale contest As noted first paragraph anticipation high see some ships take air destined happen though Scale director John Guenther FF CD Stan Alexander made concerted suc cessful effort find suitable ROG surface least marginally acceptable retrieval site capricious weather victimized FF throughout week chose Thursday settle JR Galaxy B PCM Computer has user friendly central processing unit state-of-the-art Features include ABC&W 10KHZ narrow band dual conversion receiver 4 JR 4001 servos rechargeable Tx & airborne NiCds NiCd charger complete servo accessoes & hardware LCD display servo reverse & subtrims channels dual rates & exponential aileron elevator rudder interference/battery fail safe ATV stop watch count down timer accumulated use timer memory 7 separate aircraft Tx PCM/PPM selectable adjustable stick length swivel antenna direct servo controller trainer system low battery alarm plug RE module RF output meter data reset servo test Special helicopter ACC tail rotor accelerator ATS throttle hold adjustable throttle curves3 adjustable pitch curves4 inverted flight system airplane mode Special aircraft Snap roll2 flaperon differential aileron v-tail mix elevator-flap mix 4 free mix programs II Available your___ local hobby dealer LJUI7UI11ICu$ Distributed Hobby Dynamics Distributors e 1-800-458-0241 PO Box 3726 Champaign IL 61826-3726 FAX 1-217-355-0058 November 1989 181 Only 7ay Fly Ga laxy Galaxy 8 Computer FALL TUNE-UP SPECIAL New Fox plug check bearings set valves lubricate storage oil seal airtight bag $1750 HELP HOTLINE Mon-Fri 5 pm-7 pm EASTERN RS 4-Stroke Engine Repair 1410 Third Street Howell Ml 48843 517 548-3258 Saves Time . Saves Models Install RC Models 3-Level indication receiver battery status press button -Precise Rugged Small Light 1/2 oz Msde USA Also custom units other applications Order Today $1495 dealer send check money order topostpaid Protune Corp 914 462-6452 PO Box 1808 PoughkepgIe NY 12601 NY State residents add sales tax blow potential contest away Despite light variable winds Wednesday ev ident before 800 am Thursday would no reprieve 25-30 mph zeph yrs Only five brave foolhardy case souls chose put up single flight either AMA Rubber Peanut Scale No dared risk ship Gas Scale although Charlie Bauer caused stir test-fired engine ducted fan U-2 spyplane Dwight Larks Howard Breshears Jane Bre shears yours truly put up successful Peanut Scale flights Charles Schaaf put official flight Lacey AMA Rubber Scale damaged considerably destroyed 88 Nats-winning Drzewiecki canard foolishly tempting wind gods Little Dwight Larks Junior fly both AMA Scale Peanut impunity lofted Pietenpol Washington gales got back essentially unharmed Scores above Rubber flights posted rest Nats results Competi tion Newsletter section elsewhere issue compromise decision since no flights Gas Scale judges opted award trophies basis scale points placing Ric Dittmans Wiley Post first Cessna Com et second Greg Davis Etrich Taube third years Nats Outdoor FF Scale con test goes down contest might have As postscript above late tele phone conversation Stan Alexander revealed will seeking backup day Outdoor FF Scale next year prevent repetition occurrence Stan crew com mended doing best could circum stances totally beyond anyones control Just contestants modeling efforts never came fruition flight judges time effort hard work also came much less theyd hoped Nonetheless large thank der Stans crew consisting Hal Winters Bert Dugan Mike Welshans Al Culver Cliff Ta cie Paul Parks Nats Indoor Scale/Kruse Continued page 73 Ken also made cowl foam cov ered A2 balsa help save weight model bit off its normal flight regime flew well enough gain appreciative applause spectators well second place Open Also gracing Indoor Scale veteran de signer flier Sherman Gillespie brought along classic Glenny-Henderson Gadfly least two sizes Sherman first published semiscale version Gadfly Fifties followed up Peanut version about 1979 Having built flown both models real pleasure renew acquain tance Sherman gracious wife Mark Allison talented artist graphic de signer has emerged recently equally tal ented model designer highly successful HM 280 Pou du Ciel Pistachio published recently Model Aviation ranks classic article terms thoroughness instruction Mark brought him Kibbie Dome another challenging subject modified version Walt Mooneys RM-12 canard Peanut After some very skillful flight trimming highlighted jump shot launch Mark managed get very commend able 74-second flight out ship Clarence Mather needs little introduction Scale fans flew two outstanding de signs Witts Vee Peanut Tipsy Jr 182 Model Aviation BATT- CHEKBX
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/11
Page Numbers: 72, 181, 182
FF Outdoor Scale Larry Kruse FREE FLIGHT SCALE certainly alive well Northwest years entry beau tiful ships indication its status Represen tation Washington Oregon California several Canadian provinces large marked strength high quality Scale ac tivity region As static judging progressed Shiloh Riverside Motor Inn Wednesday anticipation built contestants spectators alike looked forward seeing outstanding models take air Gas Scales outstanding entry Ric Dit tmans Wiley Post biplane done flawless silver-and-blue color scheme Ric has reputa tion museum-quality work previously evi denced well-known Taylorcraft ef fort may well have surpassed Powered diesel engine Wiley Post showed uncanny attention both scale functional detail As example twin rubber hoses coming down radiator mounted neath top wing own tiny scale hose clamps convinced Cliff Tacie hos Fernando Ramos entered impressive Sopwith Triplane AMA Gas Scale Pendulum-actuated controls enhance flight stability diesel engine provides power Overall olive drab finish sewn ac cess panel lacing provided superb realism Eugene Evensons Seattle WA nicely done Stinson L-5 modified Sig kit designed long ago Henry Struck Cox 020-powered ship painted eye-catching red silver Larry Kruses 88 Nats-winning AMA Rubber Scale Drzewlecki canard pusher met its end winds 89 just after being launched Neatly done CP-65 Porterfield Collegiate entered Open Rubber Scale James Woods Seattle WA Note nicely carved freewheeling propeller Its lines struc ture reminiscent Earl Stahl design bombardier Greg Davis Etrich Taube prepares launch hand-held bomb Mod els wealth detail excellent craftsman ship earned third place AMA Gas Scale es Gates Rubber Co stamped same time Ric afraid radiator might blank Out propwash going rud der made radiator hollow installed baffle plates inside redirect airflow cock pit complete last airframe gusset made plane watch Canadian Greg Davis large well-crafted Larry Olsons Kent WA large Gas Scale Blackburn monoplane typified trend Northwest towards large models gas diesel power Cockpit detailing com plete dummy engine very realistic Etrich Taube also another ship worthy close examination spectators judges As accompanying photo reveals Taubes tique finish augmented impressive visual details including bombardier getting ready release hand-held bomb Greg pow ered ship Cox 049 throttled via timer setup allows maximum revs launch leisurely pace during cruise portion flight Such mechanism would tend keep Taube becoming vic timized buildup speed wellknown torque-inspired spiral dive Another interesting Gas Scale entry other large ship antique vintage Larry Ol son Blackburn monoplane Larry done terrific job cockpit details including cleverly woven wicker seat excellent repli cation Blackburns patented triple steering col umn Rubber Scale too its share noteworthy ships Well-known California modeler Clarence Mather entered immaculate blue-and-yellow Tipsy Jr later flew Indoor Scale Continued page 181 72 Model Aviation Hardworking officials L-R Richard Schneider Mike Welshans Jim Ludy Hal Winter line up behind young Diedrich Guenther timers wind-plagued 1989 Nats event real show-stopper AMA Gas Scale Ric Dittmans Mt Lake Terrace WA im maculate Wiley Post biplane featuring shock-mounted landing gear fantastic craftsmanship throughout Cleverly de signed wing mount system changes scale zero dihedral about 30 flight stability self-preservation did everyone else except officials Sandy Charlene Frank stayed bitter end Nats FF GIider/Kruse Continued page 71 lets alleviate tip flutter provide washout carbon-wrapped fuselage eliminate fuse lage flex launch speeds Unlike other FF events good representation both Junior Senior fliers HLG Particularly impressive amount mentoring going experienced model ers helping young people launch techniques fine-trimming models gener ally providing much-needed encouragement positive reinforcement youngsters Junior high time posted Brett Whiting 110 followed Clint Hanneson second Dallas Mace third Alan Mace posted quality 276 win Senior outdistancing Lance Bays Jason Youck Re gardless well guys flew eas ily out-prettied little Sarina Wilson flying first contest story A-2 course arrival Russian contingent consisting A-2 flier Jun Jblokov coach Viktor Dudenko curious about Russians equipment model design flying skills Due lan guage barrier no interpreter present real formation came observation con versation As photos show Jblokovs ship much-flown much-repaired model standard FAI configuration featuring circletow hook carbon-fiber-reinforced wing spars able witness flight Russian Jun seemed very comfortable ship tow waited until several Ameri cans launched before trotting off down field make sure ship centered lift zoomed off line Ultimately ended up fifth place behind Steve Geraghty Kevin Col lins James Thornberg Bruce Hannah Hannahs fine score 1500 registered appropriately decorated red white blue ship demonstrated certain patriotic overtones well great flying skill Nats FF Scale/Kruse Continued page 72 James Woods nice CP-65 Porterfield Col legiate done up red white trim rem iniscent Earl Stahl design its proportions flight potential Peanut Scale its usual quota Fikes La ceys also Dick Petersons neat little LETX2-377 appeared have agricul tural heritage Ken Groves entered immacu lately crafted Bristol Scout biplane also went biplane route Don Srull-designed Voisin canard floatplane good enough representation aircraft type quality name modelers en sure good Scale contest As noted first paragraph anticipation high see some ships take air destined happen though Scale director John Guenther FF CD Stan Alexander made concerted suc cessful effort find suitable ROG surface least marginally acceptable retrieval site capricious weather victimized FF throughout week chose Thursday settle JR Galaxy B PCM Computer has user friendly central processing unit state-of-the-art Features include ABC&W 10KHZ narrow band dual conversion receiver 4 JR 4001 servos rechargeable Tx & airborne NiCds NiCd charger complete servo accessoes & hardware LCD display servo reverse & subtrims channels dual rates & exponential aileron elevator rudder interference/battery fail safe ATV stop watch count down timer accumulated use timer memory 7 separate aircraft Tx PCM/PPM selectable adjustable stick length swivel antenna direct servo controller trainer system low battery alarm plug RE module RF output meter data reset servo test Special helicopter ACC tail rotor accelerator ATS throttle hold adjustable throttle curves3 adjustable pitch curves4 inverted flight system airplane mode Special aircraft Snap roll2 flaperon differential aileron v-tail mix elevator-flap mix 4 free mix programs II Available your___ local hobby dealer LJUI7UI11ICu$ Distributed Hobby Dynamics Distributors e 1-800-458-0241 PO Box 3726 Champaign IL 61826-3726 FAX 1-217-355-0058 November 1989 181 Only 7ay Fly Ga laxy Galaxy 8 Computer FALL TUNE-UP SPECIAL New Fox plug check bearings set valves lubricate storage oil seal airtight bag $1750 HELP HOTLINE Mon-Fri 5 pm-7 pm EASTERN RS 4-Stroke Engine Repair 1410 Third Street Howell Ml 48843 517 548-3258 Saves Time . Saves Models Install RC Models 3-Level indication receiver battery status press button -Precise Rugged Small Light 1/2 oz Msde USA Also custom units other applications Order Today $1495 dealer send check money order topostpaid Protune Corp 914 462-6452 PO Box 1808 PoughkepgIe NY 12601 NY State residents add sales tax blow potential contest away Despite light variable winds Wednesday ev ident before 800 am Thursday would no reprieve 25-30 mph zeph yrs Only five brave foolhardy case souls chose put up single flight either AMA Rubber Peanut Scale No dared risk ship Gas Scale although Charlie Bauer caused stir test-fired engine ducted fan U-2 spyplane Dwight Larks Howard Breshears Jane Bre shears yours truly put up successful Peanut Scale flights Charles Schaaf put official flight Lacey AMA Rubber Scale damaged considerably destroyed 88 Nats-winning Drzewiecki canard foolishly tempting wind gods Little Dwight Larks Junior fly both AMA Scale Peanut impunity lofted Pietenpol Washington gales got back essentially unharmed Scores above Rubber flights posted rest Nats results Competi tion Newsletter section elsewhere issue compromise decision since no flights Gas Scale judges opted award trophies basis scale points placing Ric Dittmans Wiley Post first Cessna Com et second Greg Davis Etrich Taube third years Nats Outdoor FF Scale con test goes down contest might have As postscript above late tele phone conversation Stan Alexander revealed will seeking backup day Outdoor FF Scale next year prevent repetition occurrence Stan crew com mended doing best could circum stances totally beyond anyones control Just contestants modeling efforts never came fruition flight judges time effort hard work also came much less theyd hoped Nonetheless large thank der Stans crew consisting Hal Winters Bert Dugan Mike Welshans Al Culver Cliff Ta cie Paul Parks Nats Indoor Scale/Kruse Continued page 73 Ken also made cowl foam cov ered A2 balsa help save weight model bit off its normal flight regime flew well enough gain appreciative applause spectators well second place Open Also gracing Indoor Scale veteran de signer flier Sherman Gillespie brought along classic Glenny-Henderson Gadfly least two sizes Sherman first published semiscale version Gadfly Fifties followed up Peanut version about 1979 Having built flown both models real pleasure renew acquain tance Sherman gracious wife Mark Allison talented artist graphic de signer has emerged recently equally tal ented model designer highly successful HM 280 Pou du Ciel Pistachio published recently Model Aviation ranks classic article terms thoroughness instruction Mark brought him Kibbie Dome another challenging subject modified version Walt Mooneys RM-12 canard Peanut After some very skillful flight trimming highlighted jump shot launch Mark managed get very commend able 74-second flight out ship Clarence Mather needs little introduction Scale fans flew two outstanding de signs Witts Vee Peanut Tipsy Jr 182 Model Aviation BATT- CHEKBX
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/11
Page Numbers: 72, 181, 182
FF Outdoor Scale Larry Kruse FREE FLIGHT SCALE certainly alive well Northwest years entry beau tiful ships indication its status Represen tation Washington Oregon California several Canadian provinces large marked strength high quality Scale ac tivity region As static judging progressed Shiloh Riverside Motor Inn Wednesday anticipation built contestants spectators alike looked forward seeing outstanding models take air Gas Scales outstanding entry Ric Dit tmans Wiley Post biplane done flawless silver-and-blue color scheme Ric has reputa tion museum-quality work previously evi denced well-known Taylorcraft ef fort may well have surpassed Powered diesel engine Wiley Post showed uncanny attention both scale functional detail As example twin rubber hoses coming down radiator mounted neath top wing own tiny scale hose clamps convinced Cliff Tacie hos Fernando Ramos entered impressive Sopwith Triplane AMA Gas Scale Pendulum-actuated controls enhance flight stability diesel engine provides power Overall olive drab finish sewn ac cess panel lacing provided superb realism Eugene Evensons Seattle WA nicely done Stinson L-5 modified Sig kit designed long ago Henry Struck Cox 020-powered ship painted eye-catching red silver Larry Kruses 88 Nats-winning AMA Rubber Scale Drzewlecki canard pusher met its end winds 89 just after being launched Neatly done CP-65 Porterfield Collegiate entered Open Rubber Scale James Woods Seattle WA Note nicely carved freewheeling propeller Its lines struc ture reminiscent Earl Stahl design bombardier Greg Davis Etrich Taube prepares launch hand-held bomb Mod els wealth detail excellent craftsman ship earned third place AMA Gas Scale es Gates Rubber Co stamped same time Ric afraid radiator might blank Out propwash going rud der made radiator hollow installed baffle plates inside redirect airflow cock pit complete last airframe gusset made plane watch Canadian Greg Davis large well-crafted Larry Olsons Kent WA large Gas Scale Blackburn monoplane typified trend Northwest towards large models gas diesel power Cockpit detailing com plete dummy engine very realistic Etrich Taube also another ship worthy close examination spectators judges As accompanying photo reveals Taubes tique finish augmented impressive visual details including bombardier getting ready release hand-held bomb Greg pow ered ship Cox 049 throttled via timer setup allows maximum revs launch leisurely pace during cruise portion flight Such mechanism would tend keep Taube becoming vic timized buildup speed wellknown torque-inspired spiral dive Another interesting Gas Scale entry other large ship antique vintage Larry Ol son Blackburn monoplane Larry done terrific job cockpit details including cleverly woven wicker seat excellent repli cation Blackburns patented triple steering col umn Rubber Scale too its share noteworthy ships Well-known California modeler Clarence Mather entered immaculate blue-and-yellow Tipsy Jr later flew Indoor Scale Continued page 181 72 Model Aviation Hardworking officials L-R Richard Schneider Mike Welshans Jim Ludy Hal Winter line up behind young Diedrich Guenther timers wind-plagued 1989 Nats event real show-stopper AMA Gas Scale Ric Dittmans Mt Lake Terrace WA im maculate Wiley Post biplane featuring shock-mounted landing gear fantastic craftsmanship throughout Cleverly de signed wing mount system changes scale zero dihedral about 30 flight stability self-preservation did everyone else except officials Sandy Charlene Frank stayed bitter end Nats FF GIider/Kruse Continued page 71 lets alleviate tip flutter provide washout carbon-wrapped fuselage eliminate fuse lage flex launch speeds Unlike other FF events good representation both Junior Senior fliers HLG Particularly impressive amount mentoring going experienced model ers helping young people launch techniques fine-trimming models gener ally providing much-needed encouragement positive reinforcement youngsters Junior high time posted Brett Whiting 110 followed Clint Hanneson second Dallas Mace third Alan Mace posted quality 276 win Senior outdistancing Lance Bays Jason Youck Re gardless well guys flew eas ily out-prettied little Sarina Wilson flying first contest story A-2 course arrival Russian contingent consisting A-2 flier Jun Jblokov coach Viktor Dudenko curious about Russians equipment model design flying skills Due lan guage barrier no interpreter present real formation came observation con versation As photos show Jblokovs ship much-flown much-repaired model standard FAI configuration featuring circletow hook carbon-fiber-reinforced wing spars able witness flight Russian Jun seemed very comfortable ship tow waited until several Ameri cans launched before trotting off down field make sure ship centered lift zoomed off line Ultimately ended up fifth place behind Steve Geraghty Kevin Col lins James Thornberg Bruce Hannah Hannahs fine score 1500 registered appropriately decorated red white blue ship demonstrated certain patriotic overtones well great flying skill Nats FF Scale/Kruse Continued page 72 James Woods nice CP-65 Porterfield Col legiate done up red white trim rem iniscent Earl Stahl design its proportions flight potential Peanut Scale its usual quota Fikes La ceys also Dick Petersons neat little LETX2-377 appeared have agricul tural heritage Ken Groves entered immacu lately crafted Bristol Scout biplane also went biplane route Don Srull-designed Voisin canard floatplane good enough representation aircraft type quality name modelers en sure good Scale contest As noted first paragraph anticipation high see some ships take air destined happen though Scale director John Guenther FF CD Stan Alexander made concerted suc cessful effort find suitable ROG surface least marginally acceptable retrieval site capricious weather victimized FF throughout week chose Thursday settle JR Galaxy B PCM Computer has user friendly central processing unit state-of-the-art Features include ABC&W 10KHZ narrow band dual conversion receiver 4 JR 4001 servos rechargeable Tx & airborne NiCds NiCd charger complete servo accessoes & hardware LCD display servo reverse & subtrims channels dual rates & exponential aileron elevator rudder interference/battery fail safe ATV stop watch count down timer accumulated use timer memory 7 separate aircraft Tx PCM/PPM selectable adjustable stick length swivel antenna direct servo controller trainer system low battery alarm plug RE module RF output meter data reset servo test Special helicopter ACC tail rotor accelerator ATS throttle hold adjustable throttle curves3 adjustable pitch curves4 inverted flight system airplane mode Special aircraft Snap roll2 flaperon differential aileron v-tail mix elevator-flap mix 4 free mix programs II Available your___ local hobby dealer LJUI7UI11ICu$ Distributed Hobby Dynamics Distributors e 1-800-458-0241 PO Box 3726 Champaign IL 61826-3726 FAX 1-217-355-0058 November 1989 181 Only 7ay Fly Ga laxy Galaxy 8 Computer FALL TUNE-UP SPECIAL New Fox plug check bearings set valves lubricate storage oil seal airtight bag $1750 HELP HOTLINE Mon-Fri 5 pm-7 pm EASTERN RS 4-Stroke Engine Repair 1410 Third Street Howell Ml 48843 517 548-3258 Saves Time . Saves Models Install RC Models 3-Level indication receiver battery status press button -Precise Rugged Small Light 1/2 oz Msde USA Also custom units other applications Order Today $1495 dealer send check money order topostpaid Protune Corp 914 462-6452 PO Box 1808 PoughkepgIe NY 12601 NY State residents add sales tax blow potential contest away Despite light variable winds Wednesday ev ident before 800 am Thursday would no reprieve 25-30 mph zeph yrs Only five brave foolhardy case souls chose put up single flight either AMA Rubber Peanut Scale No dared risk ship Gas Scale although Charlie Bauer caused stir test-fired engine ducted fan U-2 spyplane Dwight Larks Howard Breshears Jane Bre shears yours truly put up successful Peanut Scale flights Charles Schaaf put official flight Lacey AMA Rubber Scale damaged considerably destroyed 88 Nats-winning Drzewiecki canard foolishly tempting wind gods Little Dwight Larks Junior fly both AMA Scale Peanut impunity lofted Pietenpol Washington gales got back essentially unharmed Scores above Rubber flights posted rest Nats results Competi tion Newsletter section elsewhere issue compromise decision since no flights Gas Scale judges opted award trophies basis scale points placing Ric Dittmans Wiley Post first Cessna Com et second Greg Davis Etrich Taube third years Nats Outdoor FF Scale con test goes down contest might have As postscript above late tele phone conversation Stan Alexander revealed will seeking backup day Outdoor FF Scale next year prevent repetition occurrence Stan crew com mended doing best could circum stances totally beyond anyones control Just contestants modeling efforts never came fruition flight judges time effort hard work also came much less theyd hoped Nonetheless large thank der Stans crew consisting Hal Winters Bert Dugan Mike Welshans Al Culver Cliff Ta cie Paul Parks Nats Indoor Scale/Kruse Continued page 73 Ken also made cowl foam cov ered A2 balsa help save weight model bit off its normal flight regime flew well enough gain appreciative applause spectators well second place Open Also gracing Indoor Scale veteran de signer flier Sherman Gillespie brought along classic Glenny-Henderson Gadfly least two sizes Sherman first published semiscale version Gadfly Fifties followed up Peanut version about 1979 Having built flown both models real pleasure renew acquain tance Sherman gracious wife Mark Allison talented artist graphic de signer has emerged recently equally tal ented model designer highly successful HM 280 Pou du Ciel Pistachio published recently Model Aviation ranks classic article terms thoroughness instruction Mark brought him Kibbie Dome another challenging subject modified version Walt Mooneys RM-12 canard Peanut After some very skillful flight trimming highlighted jump shot launch Mark managed get very commend able 74-second flight out ship Clarence Mather needs little introduction Scale fans flew two outstanding de signs Witts Vee Peanut Tipsy Jr 182 Model Aviation BATT- CHEKBX