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Floyd: A Study in One Design

Author: J. Walls


Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/07
Page Numbers: 39, 40, 41, 43, 44, 45, 46, 48

NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT Battery pack 4 Receiver Aileron Servo Stab 18 x 3 Wing should have 1 2 degrees positive incidence 1/16 balsa 1/8 thick Optional tn-stock shown pack CG Wing incidence exaggerated 9am May 17 1994 one-design contest begins have 8-JO people ready start building airplanes willfly races today sky overcast no wind However 1230 have wind 19 entrants have built test flown planes spectators turn judges flags banners sun and. race three young men challenging old guys Andy Schuler fastest heat race time day really old guys worried Jim Roberts has flying Pylon racers winning contests over valley determined kick some butt Dean Thomas no contest experience fast nonetheless Everyone else old near 40 beyond. needed re-kindle interestbut Cheaper airplanes One-design events Races figured ridiculously low price airplane kit would encourage/shame club members participating one-design event would allow everyone equal chance doing well Races very exciting watch nonfliers could enjoy event Maybe could things once could make model easy enough build cheap actual design would become secondary since would equal anyway Speed required good racing parity Foot races can 9 SE1O99 99981II SI 99j~ Airfoil ends July1995 43 Ailerons 22I4 X 11/411 7 Elevator Servo Fin 5 x 5 JI Designed Jess Walls May 1994 Three hours before race 20 identical kits waiting built Early finishers helped slower builders Airfoil ends station 18 7-inch chord ailerons chord 8 814 inches NEED RIC ACCESSORIES FLY TO HITEC RCD FOR ALL YOUR ACCESSORY NEEDS 6 Y harness 7351# II 6 Buffered Y harness 7354# LI 12 Aileron Extension 7345# 24 Aileron Extension 7346# 6 Buffered Servo Conn 7356# 9 Male Servo Conn 7342# 9 Female shown 7343# Switch Harness w/Battery & Clip 72 15# Please specify connector type orderi ng Part #followed Airt J Fut S Hitec/RCD & JR ALSO AVAILABLE 50 ft Bulk Servo Wire 3001 Rubber Ducky Antenna 1125 Flight Preserver w/Velcro 8480 hiiec RCD 10729 Wheatlands Ave #C Santee CA 9207 1-2883 619 258-4940 extremely competitive fastest people go 20 mph races should much closer because entrants have same power sources wind gravity Gary Guttermuth met up Andy eliminations Gary saw quick Andy way could beat Andy pur pressure hope kid cracked worked lap #3 Andy flew too low got stuck bushes Gary took easy andfinishedfor win Design Windy slopes eat airplanes have build strong good repairs real slope pilot have go other extreme build light airplane wont have enough inertia hurt itself several foam planes fit last category werent cheap enough Floyd uses what liked about designs seen made simple possible prefabricated enough airplane could built contest way wouldnt enough time figure out loopholes improvements would give big advantage ace builders Most emphasis would flying Changes included pink foam instead white now can figure out got name wouldnt need spars wood reinforcement shorter moment less waste longer span case wind light less streamlined fuselage strength ease production covering thicker cambered airfoil strong beginner-friendly smaller ailerons balance control feel cheaper packing tape cost major factor Joe Geiger met up Jim eliminations just edged out victory after really close battle race long lead changed lap Joe beaten Jim heat races grudge match contest Did mention cheap about $7 total including entry fee covering hardware course price didnt NEED SCALE DOCUMENTATION Antiques Military Civilian Helicopters Sailplanes have worlds largest aircraft documentation collection 5500 different full color photo studies 1905-1995 30000 3-view line drawings New 1995 CataloglGuide 168 pages Only $800 Canada $900 Overseas $1400 Bob Bankas Scale Model Research 3114 Yukon Avenue a Mesa CA 92626 include labor shipping overheadit club project entrant bring transmitter receiver battery pack two servos did careful shopping creative materials choices early Floyds assembled tapeno glue anywhere brass welding rod pushrod ends attached barbecue skewer pushrods tape Some very fast pilots eliminated themselves trying too hard Some tried turn too sharply stalled spend extra time recovering lost altitude Others just flew too fast got below good lift area have finish before can win also some unlucky breaks eliminated competitive fliers Did Work first airplane flew 1130 am races began 1230 entrants test-flown 19 official entries made largest-ever club event After three rounds four-lap heats elimination-type runoff top eight pilots really competitive flights experienced racers reported sweaty palms butterfly stomachs just like real races us came just fun treated great exhibition skill technique final element exercise fun format fun betcha Guys have flying RC years spend thousands dollars airplanes shaking heads saying fun have ever flying models Fun dependent much spend might get satisfaction personal pride building fabulously detailed Scale model likely have fun get throw-it-together toy same everyone elses half contestants still flying fun four oclock hour after races over midairs radio failures bush crashes tree crashes ground crashes Floyds still flyable needed 10-minute fixes end day 44 Model Aviation ng eliminations Mitch Robinson Joe midair collision end first lap Mitchs airplane blown downwind landing area Joe recovered completed course win Mitch beaten both Joe Gary during heat races Racing always truest test fastest have fast win main factors contribute fun element low cost ease flying Low cost means less-stressful flying pilot can feel free try maneuver has high risk factor worry will have blown budget year attempt fails Besides like foamies airplane bounces Floyd great aileron trainer will loop roll fly inverted outside loops just well specialized designs Since designed flown beginners can look away time time instead concentrating totally flying Some slope models require constant input controls disaster soon follows floyd Relatively high drag keeps speed down things happen slowly other slope models time Floyds require unnatural concentration eight nine same color remember air together Its flying thats hardits keeping track yours Its also lot fun fly bunch other people Floyd encourages formation flying much harder thought touches dont hurt third element particular design ugly once its flying remember what cost looks better better few dollars worth foam evenings building time big investment Most ideas worked design still evolving Changes easy make can try new ideas improve its flying qualities whenever have brainstormor crackpot notionbecause can always change back size control surfaces has refined better suit sport flying Construction techniques limited maximum weight stipulation 22 ounces wing loading eight ounces per square foot Wings fuselage must remain stock allow two inches extra span case someone wants try improved wingtip design Since airplanes can easily modified suit individual preferences major performance changes way other one-design format also lends itself aerobatic contests fun-flytype events luck events emphasized along skill events beginners can have chance win award Theres nothing will permanently enthuse person winning something have kept rules minimum isnt much room variation anyway 1 Wing fuselage must supplied 2 Wing must covered tape 3 Maximum span 50 inches 4 Maximum weight 22 ounces eight ounces per square footwing loading 5 Two servos maximum Good close racing day Some seasoned pilots tried too hard didn tfinish cut turns lost Young guys have advantage quick reflexes sharp eyes old guys have cunning experience Its closer match would think Andy won flyoff against Mitch third final Joe Gary Another nip-and-tuck battle lead changing almost turn Joe won Both pilots worn out several added benefits one-design build-them-together fly-themtogether format Less-experienced builders get see other people put model together experienced see techniques wouldnt have occurred People have always wanted fly gliders find group activity perfect opportunity try something new Several power-only fliers made transition motorless models day Billy Fraser made eliminations camaraderie ADJUST YOUR ENGINE FROM ANYWHERE ON YOUR MODEL OR IN FLIGHT Atlantic R/C MIXTURE VALVE Does what needle valve does better Safe Gets fingers away prop making mixture adjustments Convenient Lets put mixture adjustment wherever wantno need cut hole cowl needle valve Great scale models & Easy inexpensive in-flight mixture control terrific convenience must competitorsnever again blow flight cause bad mixture setting No engine modifications needed Engine shutoff capability* plus in-flight manual mixture control using valve Also can used smoke shutoff new patented product works pinching fuel line using same principle used pre cisely control hospital Vs Specifically designed maintain exact mixture setting no matter what models maneuvers Engine operates nor mallylust open needle valve little cut off remove want Includes parts use either remote manual in-flight mixture valve Lever ternal cam omitted used remote valve Available either short recommended br flight mixture control long adjustment screw needle 2 4 cycle glow plug en gines can use medium fuel tubing aircraft boats & cars Only $995 Check dealer order direct Call 703 gi 37278 send check MO Atlantic RIG Prod ucts Inc P0 Box 523007 Springlield VA22152 Specify short 3/8 long 1 1/4 adjustment screw ordering Plus $250 shipping & han dling Free S&H orders 2 VA residents please add 45% sales tax Assembly required Requires extra channel servo US patent 5297526 Oealer inquiries invited PILATUS PORTER GIANT SCALE 9925 July1995 45 IKON offers largest selection giant scale kits world 1/4 UML IUO order kits call 1-800-327-7198 log fine kits send $400 Idaho Residents Add 5% Stale Sales Tax Add $400 Shipping 1 Kit $600 Shipping 2 Foreign Orders Add 20% Shipping Dealer Inquires Invited Catalog $200 Free Kit Order Herr Engineering Corp 1431 Chaffee Dr Suite 3 Titusyille FL 32780 407-264-2488 building together added bonus Still Good Im sure will enjoy building flying Floyd Building group definitely big part fun Hying group Floyds better Construction sounds harder Remember its just toy CONSTRUCTION great first-foam-cutting project clubs could take advantage opportunity introduce new skills members Two-inch-thick Foamular 150 pink foam insulation may secret durability Floyd 4 x 8-foot sheet costs $25 area Thats enough foam dozen Floyds White beaded foam will crumble tear try repair cant cut foam isnt member club can cut order foam parts Datamaster Designs 605 West Clark St Eureka CA 95501 Tel [707] 445-8425 $15 plus shipping first step assemble kit Check bill materials select wood hardware want use Get high-quality name-brand packing tapethe cheap stuff wont last Dont waste money contest balsathis thing light enough may seal finish wood way like leave bare Wing Check sure lot fuzz cores tape wont stick very well can clean fuzz off rag bare hand Use sanding block medium paper sand leading edge wing smoothly round Any low spots can filled light spackie sanded dry tape will bridge small nicks gouges main wing spar used one-inch strapping tape tip tip thickest point airfoil less-flexible wing 1 x 36 piece light fiberglass cloth may epoxied top bottom place tape Lay four-foot piece regular packing tape flat surface sticky side up Set wing core trailing edge down center tape wrap edges up onto wing surface will rear spar Cover wing regular packing tape starting trailing edge running tip tip may wrap around tip like Only layer necessary little overlap wont hurt much easier Unroll six inches tape time press down wing get wrinkle dont pull tape up try smooth out tape will re-stick foam its little wrinkle just smooth down go its huge pull tape up just before bad spot cut tape throw bad part away go tape doesnt add much strength no advantage using lot itjust chance wrinkles Fuselage strength tape fuselage lengthwise top bottom sides layer tape Rounding corners may look better will harder cover Cut tape out saddle airfoil once sides place Final Assembly Sand shape stabilizer elevator ailerons finif must also need decide whether glue tape like tape because can pull off want experiment different locations shapes sizes decide use tape proceed follows lay stabilizer place fuselage starting three inches front stab Run tape over top down back along bottom fuselage hold stab place Run six-inch piece tape around fuselage just front stab keep stab tape coming up stab loose make fillets under stab short pieces tape Use finger form radius push tape corner Silicone bathtub calk similar may used glue tail fuselage Position rudder tape glue place prefer tape fin side fuselage because its easy looks goofy works just well centralized fins Use silicone glue attach wing ft sticks tape will give little 46 Model Aviation ds Leader LASER CUT Model Air chnolc RYAN S-T30 Span Complete Kit Rubber Powered Free Flight Scale K-104 $3695 See us atthe REALISTIC MOTION RETRACT CONTROL VALVES See usatthe WRAM ShowAll valves feature exhaust speed controlToledo Show have expanded range retract control valves cover needsThese valves work standard servos door sequancing done inside valve speed control throw away troublesome restrictors NEW ATTENTION SPRING AIR OWNERS can now have indep endant speed control up down speeds new UP5valve$289 5 NEW NEW Secondary door control valve UP4 used conjunction UP2 valve will provide control tail-wheel doors MUSTANGS secondary doors need stay open near down though main doors closedsuch 825 $4495 NEW 7/16 dia DOOR CYLINDERS 1 stroke 13 lb thrust metal body $2185 NEW Door cylinder 5/16 dia 1 inch stroke 8 lb thrust metal body $1900 UP1 Independent speed control & switching struts $2895 UP2Strut & door control Mustangs Door opens strut lowers door closes Door opens strut raises door closes $7465100 INCH MUSTANG RETRACTS 50 LB RATING UP3 Strut & door control valve P47 Door opens-strut lowers-Totally enclosed mechanism-all metal-i inch air cylinder-85 degre door stays open Strut raises-door closes$7465retraction Fits between ribs$57900 including UP2 valve ULTRA PRECISION Technical Services Ltd 1244 Honeysuckle Crescent Oakville OntarioL6H 2S8 Canada Phone 905 842 1703 Dealer inquiries welcomeAll prices US fundsShipping valves & cylinders $450 crashunlike epoxy hard glues will tear foam Add fillets under wing excess silicone Form Popsicle stick wet finger Set some weight wing hold place set aside overnight cure Double-check wing position saddle get negative incidence wont fly worth hoot big hurry may tape wing using care keep wing tight incidence doesnt change flight can untape wing silicone down later date Tape ailerons place least /8 inch gap wont bind go up down sure clear fuselage Tape elevator did ailerons quick neat way attach control horns position nylon horn drill 1/16 hole screws would go Push wood toothpick thats too fat go through holes horn through horn wood add thin CyA Cut toothpick off wire cutters youre done Radio Installation Cut holes foam indicated Tape radio gear place wont fall out accidentally elevator servo goes rear hole sure position receiver can plug servo leads Tape batteries necessary ballast airplane check center gravity CG CU want two inches back leading edge good starting point cut holes foam install whatevers left Just let pushrods hardware stick up breeze its easier work afun airplane can just tape everything surface airplane until youre sure position Final Notes Set control throws I8 up down surfaces first flight may ease CU back 212 inches after have some chance practice gets squirrely stalls lot have gone too far Floyd lightair floater needs some speed fly have recovered prototype three times foam still good Repairs can made silicone glue just retaping One-design contests have really inspired few members verge first Floyd 3B contest Yep multi-task like F3B Floyds Floyds have launched histarts thermal quite well make tight circles can core very small thermals Distance speed tasks will show true strategists No matter what you cannot make airplane beautiful please dont waste flying time trying should fun durable Build mind come fly us odel Aviation and EaSY Build WI hEflhldla Includes Full instructions historical notes plus WW vintage aeroplane hanger model photocopy Rotary engines ven spin props rinted full color quality Inglish cardstock Looks layed WWI dogfight mobile Approx i__ 160 scale Avail00 Museum y directlyPAID ARE YOU FL YI/V15 40 110 .RO e3 4g 58 Launcher OMETHINl5 5MALLER ~fLaiincher Pit CreW TMNUJWw&PIt CrewT6 EVERY TIME YOUDONT luST START YOURTALK ABOLII ENliINE OR TUNE IT SAFETY UP YOU 5HOULO BE USIA/li RESTRAI//IA5OMETHINI5 DEVICE ORABOUT IT YOURE AT RISK TRY IT IF WHY TAKE CHANCESYOU DONT LIKE IT WELL BUY ~tAItAAIT BACK! Industry Associate CALL THREE VERSIONS AVAILALETODAY 515 RIRO SPORT PLANE COVTROL LINE DEALER Designed Ta Change Way People Flyl LANCELOT CT SW OLYMPIA WA 95515 1360 755-5461 FAX 1350956-3419 iELectroVynamics Inc 313 534-6514 Fax 313 534-1390 9557 CROSLEY REDFORD MI 48239

Author: J. Walls


Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/07
Page Numbers: 39, 40, 41, 43, 44, 45, 46, 48

NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT Battery pack 4 Receiver Aileron Servo Stab 18 x 3 Wing should have 1 2 degrees positive incidence 1/16 balsa 1/8 thick Optional tn-stock shown pack CG Wing incidence exaggerated 9am May 17 1994 one-design contest begins have 8-JO people ready start building airplanes willfly races today sky overcast no wind However 1230 have wind 19 entrants have built test flown planes spectators turn judges flags banners sun and. race three young men challenging old guys Andy Schuler fastest heat race time day really old guys worried Jim Roberts has flying Pylon racers winning contests over valley determined kick some butt Dean Thomas no contest experience fast nonetheless Everyone else old near 40 beyond. needed re-kindle interestbut Cheaper airplanes One-design events Races figured ridiculously low price airplane kit would encourage/shame club members participating one-design event would allow everyone equal chance doing well Races very exciting watch nonfliers could enjoy event Maybe could things once could make model easy enough build cheap actual design would become secondary since would equal anyway Speed required good racing parity Foot races can 9 SE1O99 99981II SI 99j~ Airfoil ends July1995 43 Ailerons 22I4 X 11/411 7 Elevator Servo Fin 5 x 5 JI Designed Jess Walls May 1994 Three hours before race 20 identical kits waiting built Early finishers helped slower builders Airfoil ends station 18 7-inch chord ailerons chord 8 814 inches NEED RIC ACCESSORIES FLY TO HITEC RCD FOR ALL YOUR ACCESSORY NEEDS 6 Y harness 7351# II 6 Buffered Y harness 7354# LI 12 Aileron Extension 7345# 24 Aileron Extension 7346# 6 Buffered Servo Conn 7356# 9 Male Servo Conn 7342# 9 Female shown 7343# Switch Harness w/Battery & Clip 72 15# Please specify connector type orderi ng Part #followed Airt J Fut S Hitec/RCD & JR ALSO AVAILABLE 50 ft Bulk Servo Wire 3001 Rubber Ducky Antenna 1125 Flight Preserver w/Velcro 8480 hiiec RCD 10729 Wheatlands Ave #C Santee CA 9207 1-2883 619 258-4940 extremely competitive fastest people go 20 mph races should much closer because entrants have same power sources wind gravity Gary Guttermuth met up Andy eliminations Gary saw quick Andy way could beat Andy pur pressure hope kid cracked worked lap #3 Andy flew too low got stuck bushes Gary took easy andfinishedfor win Design Windy slopes eat airplanes have build strong good repairs real slope pilot have go other extreme build light airplane wont have enough inertia hurt itself several foam planes fit last category werent cheap enough Floyd uses what liked about designs seen made simple possible prefabricated enough airplane could built contest way wouldnt enough time figure out loopholes improvements would give big advantage ace builders Most emphasis would flying Changes included pink foam instead white now can figure out got name wouldnt need spars wood reinforcement shorter moment less waste longer span case wind light less streamlined fuselage strength ease production covering thicker cambered airfoil strong beginner-friendly smaller ailerons balance control feel cheaper packing tape cost major factor Joe Geiger met up Jim eliminations just edged out victory after really close battle race long lead changed lap Joe beaten Jim heat races grudge match contest Did mention cheap about $7 total including entry fee covering hardware course price didnt NEED SCALE DOCUMENTATION Antiques Military Civilian Helicopters Sailplanes have worlds largest aircraft documentation collection 5500 different full color photo studies 1905-1995 30000 3-view line drawings New 1995 CataloglGuide 168 pages Only $800 Canada $900 Overseas $1400 Bob Bankas Scale Model Research 3114 Yukon Avenue a Mesa CA 92626 include labor shipping overheadit club project entrant bring transmitter receiver battery pack two servos did careful shopping creative materials choices early Floyds assembled tapeno glue anywhere brass welding rod pushrod ends attached barbecue skewer pushrods tape Some very fast pilots eliminated themselves trying too hard Some tried turn too sharply stalled spend extra time recovering lost altitude Others just flew too fast got below good lift area have finish before can win also some unlucky breaks eliminated competitive fliers Did Work first airplane flew 1130 am races began 1230 entrants test-flown 19 official entries made largest-ever club event After three rounds four-lap heats elimination-type runoff top eight pilots really competitive flights experienced racers reported sweaty palms butterfly stomachs just like real races us came just fun treated great exhibition skill technique final element exercise fun format fun betcha Guys have flying RC years spend thousands dollars airplanes shaking heads saying fun have ever flying models Fun dependent much spend might get satisfaction personal pride building fabulously detailed Scale model likely have fun get throw-it-together toy same everyone elses half contestants still flying fun four oclock hour after races over midairs radio failures bush crashes tree crashes ground crashes Floyds still flyable needed 10-minute fixes end day 44 Model Aviation ng eliminations Mitch Robinson Joe midair collision end first lap Mitchs airplane blown downwind landing area Joe recovered completed course win Mitch beaten both Joe Gary during heat races Racing always truest test fastest have fast win main factors contribute fun element low cost ease flying Low cost means less-stressful flying pilot can feel free try maneuver has high risk factor worry will have blown budget year attempt fails Besides like foamies airplane bounces Floyd great aileron trainer will loop roll fly inverted outside loops just well specialized designs Since designed flown beginners can look away time time instead concentrating totally flying Some slope models require constant input controls disaster soon follows floyd Relatively high drag keeps speed down things happen slowly other slope models time Floyds require unnatural concentration eight nine same color remember air together Its flying thats hardits keeping track yours Its also lot fun fly bunch other people Floyd encourages formation flying much harder thought touches dont hurt third element particular design ugly once its flying remember what cost looks better better few dollars worth foam evenings building time big investment Most ideas worked design still evolving Changes easy make can try new ideas improve its flying qualities whenever have brainstormor crackpot notionbecause can always change back size control surfaces has refined better suit sport flying Construction techniques limited maximum weight stipulation 22 ounces wing loading eight ounces per square foot Wings fuselage must remain stock allow two inches extra span case someone wants try improved wingtip design Since airplanes can easily modified suit individual preferences major performance changes way other one-design format also lends itself aerobatic contests fun-flytype events luck events emphasized along skill events beginners can have chance win award Theres nothing will permanently enthuse person winning something have kept rules minimum isnt much room variation anyway 1 Wing fuselage must supplied 2 Wing must covered tape 3 Maximum span 50 inches 4 Maximum weight 22 ounces eight ounces per square footwing loading 5 Two servos maximum Good close racing day Some seasoned pilots tried too hard didn tfinish cut turns lost Young guys have advantage quick reflexes sharp eyes old guys have cunning experience Its closer match would think Andy won flyoff against Mitch third final Joe Gary Another nip-and-tuck battle lead changing almost turn Joe won Both pilots worn out several added benefits one-design build-them-together fly-themtogether format Less-experienced builders get see other people put model together experienced see techniques wouldnt have occurred People have always wanted fly gliders find group activity perfect opportunity try something new Several power-only fliers made transition motorless models day Billy Fraser made eliminations camaraderie ADJUST YOUR ENGINE FROM ANYWHERE ON YOUR MODEL OR IN FLIGHT Atlantic R/C MIXTURE VALVE Does what needle valve does better Safe Gets fingers away prop making mixture adjustments Convenient Lets put mixture adjustment wherever wantno need cut hole cowl needle valve Great scale models & Easy inexpensive in-flight mixture control terrific convenience must competitorsnever again blow flight cause bad mixture setting No engine modifications needed Engine shutoff capability* plus in-flight manual mixture control using valve Also can used smoke shutoff new patented product works pinching fuel line using same principle used pre cisely control hospital Vs Specifically designed maintain exact mixture setting no matter what models maneuvers Engine operates nor mallylust open needle valve little cut off remove want Includes parts use either remote manual in-flight mixture valve Lever ternal cam omitted used remote valve Available either short recommended br flight mixture control long adjustment screw needle 2 4 cycle glow plug en gines can use medium fuel tubing aircraft boats & cars Only $995 Check dealer order direct Call 703 gi 37278 send check MO Atlantic RIG Prod ucts Inc P0 Box 523007 Springlield VA22152 Specify short 3/8 long 1 1/4 adjustment screw ordering Plus $250 shipping & han dling Free S&H orders 2 VA residents please add 45% sales tax Assembly required Requires extra channel servo US patent 5297526 Oealer inquiries invited PILATUS PORTER GIANT SCALE 9925 July1995 45 IKON offers largest selection giant scale kits world 1/4 UML IUO order kits call 1-800-327-7198 log fine kits send $400 Idaho Residents Add 5% Stale Sales Tax Add $400 Shipping 1 Kit $600 Shipping 2 Foreign Orders Add 20% Shipping Dealer Inquires Invited Catalog $200 Free Kit Order Herr Engineering Corp 1431 Chaffee Dr Suite 3 Titusyille FL 32780 407-264-2488 building together added bonus Still Good Im sure will enjoy building flying Floyd Building group definitely big part fun Hying group Floyds better Construction sounds harder Remember its just toy CONSTRUCTION great first-foam-cutting project clubs could take advantage opportunity introduce new skills members Two-inch-thick Foamular 150 pink foam insulation may secret durability Floyd 4 x 8-foot sheet costs $25 area Thats enough foam dozen Floyds White beaded foam will crumble tear try repair cant cut foam isnt member club can cut order foam parts Datamaster Designs 605 West Clark St Eureka CA 95501 Tel [707] 445-8425 $15 plus shipping first step assemble kit Check bill materials select wood hardware want use Get high-quality name-brand packing tapethe cheap stuff wont last Dont waste money contest balsathis thing light enough may seal finish wood way like leave bare Wing Check sure lot fuzz cores tape wont stick very well can clean fuzz off rag bare hand Use sanding block medium paper sand leading edge wing smoothly round Any low spots can filled light spackie sanded dry tape will bridge small nicks gouges main wing spar used one-inch strapping tape tip tip thickest point airfoil less-flexible wing 1 x 36 piece light fiberglass cloth may epoxied top bottom place tape Lay four-foot piece regular packing tape flat surface sticky side up Set wing core trailing edge down center tape wrap edges up onto wing surface will rear spar Cover wing regular packing tape starting trailing edge running tip tip may wrap around tip like Only layer necessary little overlap wont hurt much easier Unroll six inches tape time press down wing get wrinkle dont pull tape up try smooth out tape will re-stick foam its little wrinkle just smooth down go its huge pull tape up just before bad spot cut tape throw bad part away go tape doesnt add much strength no advantage using lot itjust chance wrinkles Fuselage strength tape fuselage lengthwise top bottom sides layer tape Rounding corners may look better will harder cover Cut tape out saddle airfoil once sides place Final Assembly Sand shape stabilizer elevator ailerons finif must also need decide whether glue tape like tape because can pull off want experiment different locations shapes sizes decide use tape proceed follows lay stabilizer place fuselage starting three inches front stab Run tape over top down back along bottom fuselage hold stab place Run six-inch piece tape around fuselage just front stab keep stab tape coming up stab loose make fillets under stab short pieces tape Use finger form radius push tape corner Silicone bathtub calk similar may used glue tail fuselage Position rudder tape glue place prefer tape fin side fuselage because its easy looks goofy works just well centralized fins Use silicone glue attach wing ft sticks tape will give little 46 Model Aviation ds Leader LASER CUT Model Air chnolc RYAN S-T30 Span Complete Kit Rubber Powered Free Flight Scale K-104 $3695 See us atthe REALISTIC MOTION RETRACT CONTROL VALVES See usatthe WRAM ShowAll valves feature exhaust speed controlToledo Show have expanded range retract control valves cover needsThese valves work standard servos door sequancing done inside valve speed control throw away troublesome restrictors NEW ATTENTION SPRING AIR OWNERS can now have indep endant speed control up down speeds new UP5valve$289 5 NEW NEW Secondary door control valve UP4 used conjunction UP2 valve will provide control tail-wheel doors MUSTANGS secondary doors need stay open near down though main doors closedsuch 825 $4495 NEW 7/16 dia DOOR CYLINDERS 1 stroke 13 lb thrust metal body $2185 NEW Door cylinder 5/16 dia 1 inch stroke 8 lb thrust metal body $1900 UP1 Independent speed control & switching struts $2895 UP2Strut & door control Mustangs Door opens strut lowers door closes Door opens strut raises door closes $7465100 INCH MUSTANG RETRACTS 50 LB RATING UP3 Strut & door control valve P47 Door opens-strut lowers-Totally enclosed mechanism-all metal-i inch air cylinder-85 degre door stays open Strut raises-door closes$7465retraction Fits between ribs$57900 including UP2 valve ULTRA PRECISION Technical Services Ltd 1244 Honeysuckle Crescent Oakville OntarioL6H 2S8 Canada Phone 905 842 1703 Dealer inquiries welcomeAll prices US fundsShipping valves & cylinders $450 crashunlike epoxy hard glues will tear foam Add fillets under wing excess silicone Form Popsicle stick wet finger Set some weight wing hold place set aside overnight cure Double-check wing position saddle get negative incidence wont fly worth hoot big hurry may tape wing using care keep wing tight incidence doesnt change flight can untape wing silicone down later date Tape ailerons place least /8 inch gap wont bind go up down sure clear fuselage Tape elevator did ailerons quick neat way attach control horns position nylon horn drill 1/16 hole screws would go Push wood toothpick thats too fat go through holes horn through horn wood add thin CyA Cut toothpick off wire cutters youre done Radio Installation Cut holes foam indicated Tape radio gear place wont fall out accidentally elevator servo goes rear hole sure position receiver can plug servo leads Tape batteries necessary ballast airplane check center gravity CG CU want two inches back leading edge good starting point cut holes foam install whatevers left Just let pushrods hardware stick up breeze its easier work afun airplane can just tape everything surface airplane until youre sure position Final Notes Set control throws I8 up down surfaces first flight may ease CU back 212 inches after have some chance practice gets squirrely stalls lot have gone too far Floyd lightair floater needs some speed fly have recovered prototype three times foam still good Repairs can made silicone glue just retaping One-design contests have really inspired few members verge first Floyd 3B contest Yep multi-task like F3B Floyds Floyds have launched histarts thermal quite well make tight circles can core very small thermals Distance speed tasks will show true strategists No matter what you cannot make airplane beautiful please dont waste flying time trying should fun durable Build mind come fly us odel Aviation and EaSY Build WI hEflhldla Includes Full instructions historical notes plus WW vintage aeroplane hanger model photocopy Rotary engines ven spin props rinted full color quality Inglish cardstock Looks layed WWI dogfight mobile Approx i__ 160 scale Avail00 Museum y directlyPAID ARE YOU FL YI/V15 40 110 .RO e3 4g 58 Launcher OMETHINl5 5MALLER ~fLaiincher Pit CreW TMNUJWw&PIt CrewT6 EVERY TIME YOUDONT luST START YOURTALK ABOLII ENliINE OR TUNE IT SAFETY UP YOU 5HOULO BE USIA/li RESTRAI//IA5OMETHINI5 DEVICE ORABOUT IT YOURE AT RISK TRY IT IF WHY TAKE CHANCESYOU DONT LIKE IT WELL BUY ~tAItAAIT BACK! Industry Associate CALL THREE VERSIONS AVAILALETODAY 515 RIRO SPORT PLANE COVTROL LINE DEALER Designed Ta Change Way People Flyl LANCELOT CT SW OLYMPIA WA 95515 1360 755-5461 FAX 1350956-3419 iELectroVynamics Inc 313 534-6514 Fax 313 534-1390 9557 CROSLEY REDFORD MI 48239

Author: J. Walls


Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/07
Page Numbers: 39, 40, 41, 43, 44, 45, 46, 48

NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT Battery pack 4 Receiver Aileron Servo Stab 18 x 3 Wing should have 1 2 degrees positive incidence 1/16 balsa 1/8 thick Optional tn-stock shown pack CG Wing incidence exaggerated 9am May 17 1994 one-design contest begins have 8-JO people ready start building airplanes willfly races today sky overcast no wind However 1230 have wind 19 entrants have built test flown planes spectators turn judges flags banners sun and. race three young men challenging old guys Andy Schuler fastest heat race time day really old guys worried Jim Roberts has flying Pylon racers winning contests over valley determined kick some butt Dean Thomas no contest experience fast nonetheless Everyone else old near 40 beyond. needed re-kindle interestbut Cheaper airplanes One-design events Races figured ridiculously low price airplane kit would encourage/shame club members participating one-design event would allow everyone equal chance doing well Races very exciting watch nonfliers could enjoy event Maybe could things once could make model easy enough build cheap actual design would become secondary since would equal anyway Speed required good racing parity Foot races can 9 SE1O99 99981II SI 99j~ Airfoil ends July1995 43 Ailerons 22I4 X 11/411 7 Elevator Servo Fin 5 x 5 JI Designed Jess Walls May 1994 Three hours before race 20 identical kits waiting built Early finishers helped slower builders Airfoil ends station 18 7-inch chord ailerons chord 8 814 inches NEED RIC ACCESSORIES FLY TO HITEC RCD FOR ALL YOUR ACCESSORY NEEDS 6 Y harness 7351# II 6 Buffered Y harness 7354# LI 12 Aileron Extension 7345# 24 Aileron Extension 7346# 6 Buffered Servo Conn 7356# 9 Male Servo Conn 7342# 9 Female shown 7343# Switch Harness w/Battery & Clip 72 15# Please specify connector type orderi ng Part #followed Airt J Fut S Hitec/RCD & JR ALSO AVAILABLE 50 ft Bulk Servo Wire 3001 Rubber Ducky Antenna 1125 Flight Preserver w/Velcro 8480 hiiec RCD 10729 Wheatlands Ave #C Santee CA 9207 1-2883 619 258-4940 extremely competitive fastest people go 20 mph races should much closer because entrants have same power sources wind gravity Gary Guttermuth met up Andy eliminations Gary saw quick Andy way could beat Andy pur pressure hope kid cracked worked lap #3 Andy flew too low got stuck bushes Gary took easy andfinishedfor win Design Windy slopes eat airplanes have build strong good repairs real slope pilot have go other extreme build light airplane wont have enough inertia hurt itself several foam planes fit last category werent cheap enough Floyd uses what liked about designs seen made simple possible prefabricated enough airplane could built contest way wouldnt enough time figure out loopholes improvements would give big advantage ace builders Most emphasis would flying Changes included pink foam instead white now can figure out got name wouldnt need spars wood reinforcement shorter moment less waste longer span case wind light less streamlined fuselage strength ease production covering thicker cambered airfoil strong beginner-friendly smaller ailerons balance control feel cheaper packing tape cost major factor Joe Geiger met up Jim eliminations just edged out victory after really close battle race long lead changed lap Joe beaten Jim heat races grudge match contest Did mention cheap about $7 total including entry fee covering hardware course price didnt NEED SCALE DOCUMENTATION Antiques Military Civilian Helicopters Sailplanes have worlds largest aircraft documentation collection 5500 different full color photo studies 1905-1995 30000 3-view line drawings New 1995 CataloglGuide 168 pages Only $800 Canada $900 Overseas $1400 Bob Bankas Scale Model Research 3114 Yukon Avenue a Mesa CA 92626 include labor shipping overheadit club project entrant bring transmitter receiver battery pack two servos did careful shopping creative materials choices early Floyds assembled tapeno glue anywhere brass welding rod pushrod ends attached barbecue skewer pushrods tape Some very fast pilots eliminated themselves trying too hard Some tried turn too sharply stalled spend extra time recovering lost altitude Others just flew too fast got below good lift area have finish before can win also some unlucky breaks eliminated competitive fliers Did Work first airplane flew 1130 am races began 1230 entrants test-flown 19 official entries made largest-ever club event After three rounds four-lap heats elimination-type runoff top eight pilots really competitive flights experienced racers reported sweaty palms butterfly stomachs just like real races us came just fun treated great exhibition skill technique final element exercise fun format fun betcha Guys have flying RC years spend thousands dollars airplanes shaking heads saying fun have ever flying models Fun dependent much spend might get satisfaction personal pride building fabulously detailed Scale model likely have fun get throw-it-together toy same everyone elses half contestants still flying fun four oclock hour after races over midairs radio failures bush crashes tree crashes ground crashes Floyds still flyable needed 10-minute fixes end day 44 Model Aviation ng eliminations Mitch Robinson Joe midair collision end first lap Mitchs airplane blown downwind landing area Joe recovered completed course win Mitch beaten both Joe Gary during heat races Racing always truest test fastest have fast win main factors contribute fun element low cost ease flying Low cost means less-stressful flying pilot can feel free try maneuver has high risk factor worry will have blown budget year attempt fails Besides like foamies airplane bounces Floyd great aileron trainer will loop roll fly inverted outside loops just well specialized designs Since designed flown beginners can look away time time instead concentrating totally flying Some slope models require constant input controls disaster soon follows floyd Relatively high drag keeps speed down things happen slowly other slope models time Floyds require unnatural concentration eight nine same color remember air together Its flying thats hardits keeping track yours Its also lot fun fly bunch other people Floyd encourages formation flying much harder thought touches dont hurt third element particular design ugly once its flying remember what cost looks better better few dollars worth foam evenings building time big investment Most ideas worked design still evolving Changes easy make can try new ideas improve its flying qualities whenever have brainstormor crackpot notionbecause can always change back size control surfaces has refined better suit sport flying Construction techniques limited maximum weight stipulation 22 ounces wing loading eight ounces per square foot Wings fuselage must remain stock allow two inches extra span case someone wants try improved wingtip design Since airplanes can easily modified suit individual preferences major performance changes way other one-design format also lends itself aerobatic contests fun-flytype events luck events emphasized along skill events beginners can have chance win award Theres nothing will permanently enthuse person winning something have kept rules minimum isnt much room variation anyway 1 Wing fuselage must supplied 2 Wing must covered tape 3 Maximum span 50 inches 4 Maximum weight 22 ounces eight ounces per square footwing loading 5 Two servos maximum Good close racing day Some seasoned pilots tried too hard didn tfinish cut turns lost Young guys have advantage quick reflexes sharp eyes old guys have cunning experience Its closer match would think Andy won flyoff against Mitch third final Joe Gary Another nip-and-tuck battle lead changing almost turn Joe won Both pilots worn out several added benefits one-design build-them-together fly-themtogether format Less-experienced builders get see other people put model together experienced see techniques wouldnt have occurred People have always wanted fly gliders find group activity perfect opportunity try something new Several power-only fliers made transition motorless models day Billy Fraser made eliminations camaraderie ADJUST YOUR ENGINE FROM ANYWHERE ON YOUR MODEL OR IN FLIGHT Atlantic R/C MIXTURE VALVE Does what needle valve does better Safe Gets fingers away prop making mixture adjustments Convenient Lets put mixture adjustment wherever wantno need cut hole cowl needle valve Great scale models & Easy inexpensive in-flight mixture control terrific convenience must competitorsnever again blow flight cause bad mixture setting No engine modifications needed Engine shutoff capability* plus in-flight manual mixture control using valve Also can used smoke shutoff new patented product works pinching fuel line using same principle used pre cisely control hospital Vs Specifically designed maintain exact mixture setting no matter what models maneuvers Engine operates nor mallylust open needle valve little cut off remove want Includes parts use either remote manual in-flight mixture valve Lever ternal cam omitted used remote valve Available either short recommended br flight mixture control long adjustment screw needle 2 4 cycle glow plug en gines can use medium fuel tubing aircraft boats & cars Only $995 Check dealer order direct Call 703 gi 37278 send check MO Atlantic RIG Prod ucts Inc P0 Box 523007 Springlield VA22152 Specify short 3/8 long 1 1/4 adjustment screw ordering Plus $250 shipping & han dling Free S&H orders 2 VA residents please add 45% sales tax Assembly required Requires extra channel servo US patent 5297526 Oealer inquiries invited PILATUS PORTER GIANT SCALE 9925 July1995 45 IKON offers largest selection giant scale kits world 1/4 UML IUO order kits call 1-800-327-7198 log fine kits send $400 Idaho Residents Add 5% Stale Sales Tax Add $400 Shipping 1 Kit $600 Shipping 2 Foreign Orders Add 20% Shipping Dealer Inquires Invited Catalog $200 Free Kit Order Herr Engineering Corp 1431 Chaffee Dr Suite 3 Titusyille FL 32780 407-264-2488 building together added bonus Still Good Im sure will enjoy building flying Floyd Building group definitely big part fun Hying group Floyds better Construction sounds harder Remember its just toy CONSTRUCTION great first-foam-cutting project clubs could take advantage opportunity introduce new skills members Two-inch-thick Foamular 150 pink foam insulation may secret durability Floyd 4 x 8-foot sheet costs $25 area Thats enough foam dozen Floyds White beaded foam will crumble tear try repair cant cut foam isnt member club can cut order foam parts Datamaster Designs 605 West Clark St Eureka CA 95501 Tel [707] 445-8425 $15 plus shipping first step assemble kit Check bill materials select wood hardware want use Get high-quality name-brand packing tapethe cheap stuff wont last Dont waste money contest balsathis thing light enough may seal finish wood way like leave bare Wing Check sure lot fuzz cores tape wont stick very well can clean fuzz off rag bare hand Use sanding block medium paper sand leading edge wing smoothly round Any low spots can filled light spackie sanded dry tape will bridge small nicks gouges main wing spar used one-inch strapping tape tip tip thickest point airfoil less-flexible wing 1 x 36 piece light fiberglass cloth may epoxied top bottom place tape Lay four-foot piece regular packing tape flat surface sticky side up Set wing core trailing edge down center tape wrap edges up onto wing surface will rear spar Cover wing regular packing tape starting trailing edge running tip tip may wrap around tip like Only layer necessary little overlap wont hurt much easier Unroll six inches tape time press down wing get wrinkle dont pull tape up try smooth out tape will re-stick foam its little wrinkle just smooth down go its huge pull tape up just before bad spot cut tape throw bad part away go tape doesnt add much strength no advantage using lot itjust chance wrinkles Fuselage strength tape fuselage lengthwise top bottom sides layer tape Rounding corners may look better will harder cover Cut tape out saddle airfoil once sides place Final Assembly Sand shape stabilizer elevator ailerons finif must also need decide whether glue tape like tape because can pull off want experiment different locations shapes sizes decide use tape proceed follows lay stabilizer place fuselage starting three inches front stab Run tape over top down back along bottom fuselage hold stab place Run six-inch piece tape around fuselage just front stab keep stab tape coming up stab loose make fillets under stab short pieces tape Use finger form radius push tape corner Silicone bathtub calk similar may used glue tail fuselage Position rudder tape glue place prefer tape fin side fuselage because its easy looks goofy works just well centralized fins Use silicone glue attach wing ft sticks tape will give little 46 Model Aviation ds Leader LASER CUT Model Air chnolc RYAN S-T30 Span Complete Kit Rubber Powered Free Flight Scale K-104 $3695 See us atthe REALISTIC MOTION RETRACT CONTROL VALVES See usatthe WRAM ShowAll valves feature exhaust speed controlToledo Show have expanded range retract control valves cover needsThese valves work standard servos door sequancing done inside valve speed control throw away troublesome restrictors NEW ATTENTION SPRING AIR OWNERS can now have indep endant speed control up down speeds new UP5valve$289 5 NEW NEW Secondary door control valve UP4 used conjunction UP2 valve will provide control tail-wheel doors MUSTANGS secondary doors need stay open near down though main doors closedsuch 825 $4495 NEW 7/16 dia DOOR CYLINDERS 1 stroke 13 lb thrust metal body $2185 NEW Door cylinder 5/16 dia 1 inch stroke 8 lb thrust metal body $1900 UP1 Independent speed control & switching struts $2895 UP2Strut & door control Mustangs Door opens strut lowers door closes Door opens strut raises door closes $7465100 INCH MUSTANG RETRACTS 50 LB RATING UP3 Strut & door control valve P47 Door opens-strut lowers-Totally enclosed mechanism-all metal-i inch air cylinder-85 degre door stays open Strut raises-door closes$7465retraction Fits between ribs$57900 including UP2 valve ULTRA PRECISION Technical Services Ltd 1244 Honeysuckle Crescent Oakville OntarioL6H 2S8 Canada Phone 905 842 1703 Dealer inquiries welcomeAll prices US fundsShipping valves & cylinders $450 crashunlike epoxy hard glues will tear foam Add fillets under wing excess silicone Form Popsicle stick wet finger Set some weight wing hold place set aside overnight cure Double-check wing position saddle get negative incidence wont fly worth hoot big hurry may tape wing using care keep wing tight incidence doesnt change flight can untape wing silicone down later date Tape ailerons place least /8 inch gap wont bind go up down sure clear fuselage Tape elevator did ailerons quick neat way attach control horns position nylon horn drill 1/16 hole screws would go Push wood toothpick thats too fat go through holes horn through horn wood add thin CyA Cut toothpick off wire cutters youre done Radio Installation Cut holes foam indicated Tape radio gear place wont fall out accidentally elevator servo goes rear hole sure position receiver can plug servo leads Tape batteries necessary ballast airplane check center gravity CG CU want two inches back leading edge good starting point cut holes foam install whatevers left Just let pushrods hardware stick up breeze its easier work afun airplane can just tape everything surface airplane until youre sure position Final Notes Set control throws I8 up down surfaces first flight may ease CU back 212 inches after have some chance practice gets squirrely stalls lot have gone too far Floyd lightair floater needs some speed fly have recovered prototype three times foam still good Repairs can made silicone glue just retaping One-design contests have really inspired few members verge first Floyd 3B contest Yep multi-task like F3B Floyds Floyds have launched histarts thermal quite well make tight circles can core very small thermals Distance speed tasks will show true strategists No matter what you cannot make airplane beautiful please dont waste flying time trying should fun durable Build mind come fly us odel Aviation and EaSY Build WI hEflhldla Includes Full instructions historical notes plus WW vintage aeroplane hanger model photocopy Rotary engines ven spin props rinted full color quality Inglish cardstock Looks layed WWI dogfight mobile Approx i__ 160 scale Avail00 Museum y directlyPAID ARE YOU FL YI/V15 40 110 .RO e3 4g 58 Launcher OMETHINl5 5MALLER ~fLaiincher Pit CreW TMNUJWw&PIt CrewT6 EVERY TIME YOUDONT luST START YOURTALK ABOLII ENliINE OR TUNE IT SAFETY UP YOU 5HOULO BE USIA/li RESTRAI//IA5OMETHINI5 DEVICE ORABOUT IT YOURE AT RISK TRY IT IF WHY TAKE CHANCESYOU DONT LIKE IT WELL BUY ~tAItAAIT BACK! Industry Associate CALL THREE VERSIONS AVAILALETODAY 515 RIRO SPORT PLANE COVTROL LINE DEALER Designed Ta Change Way People Flyl LANCELOT CT SW OLYMPIA WA 95515 1360 755-5461 FAX 1350956-3419 iELectroVynamics Inc 313 534-6514 Fax 313 534-1390 9557 CROSLEY REDFORD MI 48239

Author: J. Walls


Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/07
Page Numbers: 39, 40, 41, 43, 44, 45, 46, 48

NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT Battery pack 4 Receiver Aileron Servo Stab 18 x 3 Wing should have 1 2 degrees positive incidence 1/16 balsa 1/8 thick Optional tn-stock shown pack CG Wing incidence exaggerated 9am May 17 1994 one-design contest begins have 8-JO people ready start building airplanes willfly races today sky overcast no wind However 1230 have wind 19 entrants have built test flown planes spectators turn judges flags banners sun and. race three young men challenging old guys Andy Schuler fastest heat race time day really old guys worried Jim Roberts has flying Pylon racers winning contests over valley determined kick some butt Dean Thomas no contest experience fast nonetheless Everyone else old near 40 beyond. needed re-kindle interestbut Cheaper airplanes One-design events Races figured ridiculously low price airplane kit would encourage/shame club members participating one-design event would allow everyone equal chance doing well Races very exciting watch nonfliers could enjoy event Maybe could things once could make model easy enough build cheap actual design would become secondary since would equal anyway Speed required good racing parity Foot races can 9 SE1O99 99981II SI 99j~ Airfoil ends July1995 43 Ailerons 22I4 X 11/411 7 Elevator Servo Fin 5 x 5 JI Designed Jess Walls May 1994 Three hours before race 20 identical kits waiting built Early finishers helped slower builders Airfoil ends station 18 7-inch chord ailerons chord 8 814 inches NEED RIC ACCESSORIES FLY TO HITEC RCD FOR ALL YOUR ACCESSORY NEEDS 6 Y harness 7351# II 6 Buffered Y harness 7354# LI 12 Aileron Extension 7345# 24 Aileron Extension 7346# 6 Buffered Servo Conn 7356# 9 Male Servo Conn 7342# 9 Female shown 7343# Switch Harness w/Battery & Clip 72 15# Please specify connector type orderi ng Part #followed Airt J Fut S Hitec/RCD & JR ALSO AVAILABLE 50 ft Bulk Servo Wire 3001 Rubber Ducky Antenna 1125 Flight Preserver w/Velcro 8480 hiiec RCD 10729 Wheatlands Ave #C Santee CA 9207 1-2883 619 258-4940 extremely competitive fastest people go 20 mph races should much closer because entrants have same power sources wind gravity Gary Guttermuth met up Andy eliminations Gary saw quick Andy way could beat Andy pur pressure hope kid cracked worked lap #3 Andy flew too low got stuck bushes Gary took easy andfinishedfor win Design Windy slopes eat airplanes have build strong good repairs real slope pilot have go other extreme build light airplane wont have enough inertia hurt itself several foam planes fit last category werent cheap enough Floyd uses what liked about designs seen made simple possible prefabricated enough airplane could built contest way wouldnt enough time figure out loopholes improvements would give big advantage ace builders Most emphasis would flying Changes included pink foam instead white now can figure out got name wouldnt need spars wood reinforcement shorter moment less waste longer span case wind light less streamlined fuselage strength ease production covering thicker cambered airfoil strong beginner-friendly smaller ailerons balance control feel cheaper packing tape cost major factor Joe Geiger met up Jim eliminations just edged out victory after really close battle race long lead changed lap Joe beaten Jim heat races grudge match contest Did mention cheap about $7 total including entry fee covering hardware course price didnt NEED SCALE DOCUMENTATION Antiques Military Civilian Helicopters Sailplanes have worlds largest aircraft documentation collection 5500 different full color photo studies 1905-1995 30000 3-view line drawings New 1995 CataloglGuide 168 pages Only $800 Canada $900 Overseas $1400 Bob Bankas Scale Model Research 3114 Yukon Avenue a Mesa CA 92626 include labor shipping overheadit club project entrant bring transmitter receiver battery pack two servos did careful shopping creative materials choices early Floyds assembled tapeno glue anywhere brass welding rod pushrod ends attached barbecue skewer pushrods tape Some very fast pilots eliminated themselves trying too hard Some tried turn too sharply stalled spend extra time recovering lost altitude Others just flew too fast got below good lift area have finish before can win also some unlucky breaks eliminated competitive fliers Did Work first airplane flew 1130 am races began 1230 entrants test-flown 19 official entries made largest-ever club event After three rounds four-lap heats elimination-type runoff top eight pilots really competitive flights experienced racers reported sweaty palms butterfly stomachs just like real races us came just fun treated great exhibition skill technique final element exercise fun format fun betcha Guys have flying RC years spend thousands dollars airplanes shaking heads saying fun have ever flying models Fun dependent much spend might get satisfaction personal pride building fabulously detailed Scale model likely have fun get throw-it-together toy same everyone elses half contestants still flying fun four oclock hour after races over midairs radio failures bush crashes tree crashes ground crashes Floyds still flyable needed 10-minute fixes end day 44 Model Aviation ng eliminations Mitch Robinson Joe midair collision end first lap Mitchs airplane blown downwind landing area Joe recovered completed course win Mitch beaten both Joe Gary during heat races Racing always truest test fastest have fast win main factors contribute fun element low cost ease flying Low cost means less-stressful flying pilot can feel free try maneuver has high risk factor worry will have blown budget year attempt fails Besides like foamies airplane bounces Floyd great aileron trainer will loop roll fly inverted outside loops just well specialized designs Since designed flown beginners can look away time time instead concentrating totally flying Some slope models require constant input controls disaster soon follows floyd Relatively high drag keeps speed down things happen slowly other slope models time Floyds require unnatural concentration eight nine same color remember air together Its flying thats hardits keeping track yours Its also lot fun fly bunch other people Floyd encourages formation flying much harder thought touches dont hurt third element particular design ugly once its flying remember what cost looks better better few dollars worth foam evenings building time big investment Most ideas worked design still evolving Changes easy make can try new ideas improve its flying qualities whenever have brainstormor crackpot notionbecause can always change back size control surfaces has refined better suit sport flying Construction techniques limited maximum weight stipulation 22 ounces wing loading eight ounces per square foot Wings fuselage must remain stock allow two inches extra span case someone wants try improved wingtip design Since airplanes can easily modified suit individual preferences major performance changes way other one-design format also lends itself aerobatic contests fun-flytype events luck events emphasized along skill events beginners can have chance win award Theres nothing will permanently enthuse person winning something have kept rules minimum isnt much room variation anyway 1 Wing fuselage must supplied 2 Wing must covered tape 3 Maximum span 50 inches 4 Maximum weight 22 ounces eight ounces per square footwing loading 5 Two servos maximum Good close racing day Some seasoned pilots tried too hard didn tfinish cut turns lost Young guys have advantage quick reflexes sharp eyes old guys have cunning experience Its closer match would think Andy won flyoff against Mitch third final Joe Gary Another nip-and-tuck battle lead changing almost turn Joe won Both pilots worn out several added benefits one-design build-them-together fly-themtogether format Less-experienced builders get see other people put model together experienced see techniques wouldnt have occurred People have always wanted fly gliders find group activity perfect opportunity try something new Several power-only fliers made transition motorless models day Billy Fraser made eliminations camaraderie ADJUST YOUR ENGINE FROM ANYWHERE ON YOUR MODEL OR IN FLIGHT Atlantic R/C MIXTURE VALVE Does what needle valve does better Safe Gets fingers away prop making mixture adjustments Convenient Lets put mixture adjustment wherever wantno need cut hole cowl needle valve Great scale models & Easy inexpensive in-flight mixture control terrific convenience must competitorsnever again blow flight cause bad mixture setting No engine modifications needed Engine shutoff capability* plus in-flight manual mixture control using valve Also can used smoke shutoff new patented product works pinching fuel line using same principle used pre cisely control hospital Vs Specifically designed maintain exact mixture setting no matter what models maneuvers Engine operates nor mallylust open needle valve little cut off remove want Includes parts use either remote manual in-flight mixture valve Lever ternal cam omitted used remote valve Available either short recommended br flight mixture control long adjustment screw needle 2 4 cycle glow plug en gines can use medium fuel tubing aircraft boats & cars Only $995 Check dealer order direct Call 703 gi 37278 send check MO Atlantic RIG Prod ucts Inc P0 Box 523007 Springlield VA22152 Specify short 3/8 long 1 1/4 adjustment screw ordering Plus $250 shipping & han dling Free S&H orders 2 VA residents please add 45% sales tax Assembly required Requires extra channel servo US patent 5297526 Oealer inquiries invited PILATUS PORTER GIANT SCALE 9925 July1995 45 IKON offers largest selection giant scale kits world 1/4 UML IUO order kits call 1-800-327-7198 log fine kits send $400 Idaho Residents Add 5% Stale Sales Tax Add $400 Shipping 1 Kit $600 Shipping 2 Foreign Orders Add 20% Shipping Dealer Inquires Invited Catalog $200 Free Kit Order Herr Engineering Corp 1431 Chaffee Dr Suite 3 Titusyille FL 32780 407-264-2488 building together added bonus Still Good Im sure will enjoy building flying Floyd Building group definitely big part fun Hying group Floyds better Construction sounds harder Remember its just toy CONSTRUCTION great first-foam-cutting project clubs could take advantage opportunity introduce new skills members Two-inch-thick Foamular 150 pink foam insulation may secret durability Floyd 4 x 8-foot sheet costs $25 area Thats enough foam dozen Floyds White beaded foam will crumble tear try repair cant cut foam isnt member club can cut order foam parts Datamaster Designs 605 West Clark St Eureka CA 95501 Tel [707] 445-8425 $15 plus shipping first step assemble kit Check bill materials select wood hardware want use Get high-quality name-brand packing tapethe cheap stuff wont last Dont waste money contest balsathis thing light enough may seal finish wood way like leave bare Wing Check sure lot fuzz cores tape wont stick very well can clean fuzz off rag bare hand Use sanding block medium paper sand leading edge wing smoothly round Any low spots can filled light spackie sanded dry tape will bridge small nicks gouges main wing spar used one-inch strapping tape tip tip thickest point airfoil less-flexible wing 1 x 36 piece light fiberglass cloth may epoxied top bottom place tape Lay four-foot piece regular packing tape flat surface sticky side up Set wing core trailing edge down center tape wrap edges up onto wing surface will rear spar Cover wing regular packing tape starting trailing edge running tip tip may wrap around tip like Only layer necessary little overlap wont hurt much easier Unroll six inches tape time press down wing get wrinkle dont pull tape up try smooth out tape will re-stick foam its little wrinkle just smooth down go its huge pull tape up just before bad spot cut tape throw bad part away go tape doesnt add much strength no advantage using lot itjust chance wrinkles Fuselage strength tape fuselage lengthwise top bottom sides layer tape Rounding corners may look better will harder cover Cut tape out saddle airfoil once sides place Final Assembly Sand shape stabilizer elevator ailerons finif must also need decide whether glue tape like tape because can pull off want experiment different locations shapes sizes decide use tape proceed follows lay stabilizer place fuselage starting three inches front stab Run tape over top down back along bottom fuselage hold stab place Run six-inch piece tape around fuselage just front stab keep stab tape coming up stab loose make fillets under stab short pieces tape Use finger form radius push tape corner Silicone bathtub calk similar may used glue tail fuselage Position rudder tape glue place prefer tape fin side fuselage because its easy looks goofy works just well centralized fins Use silicone glue attach wing ft sticks tape will give little 46 Model Aviation ds Leader LASER CUT Model Air chnolc RYAN S-T30 Span Complete Kit Rubber Powered Free Flight Scale K-104 $3695 See us atthe REALISTIC MOTION RETRACT CONTROL VALVES See usatthe WRAM ShowAll valves feature exhaust speed controlToledo Show have expanded range retract control valves cover needsThese valves work standard servos door sequancing done inside valve speed control throw away troublesome restrictors NEW ATTENTION SPRING AIR OWNERS can now have indep endant speed control up down speeds new UP5valve$289 5 NEW NEW Secondary door control valve UP4 used conjunction UP2 valve will provide control tail-wheel doors MUSTANGS secondary doors need stay open near down though main doors closedsuch 825 $4495 NEW 7/16 dia DOOR CYLINDERS 1 stroke 13 lb thrust metal body $2185 NEW Door cylinder 5/16 dia 1 inch stroke 8 lb thrust metal body $1900 UP1 Independent speed control & switching struts $2895 UP2Strut & door control Mustangs Door opens strut lowers door closes Door opens strut raises door closes $7465100 INCH MUSTANG RETRACTS 50 LB RATING UP3 Strut & door control valve P47 Door opens-strut lowers-Totally enclosed mechanism-all metal-i inch air cylinder-85 degre door stays open Strut raises-door closes$7465retraction Fits between ribs$57900 including UP2 valve ULTRA PRECISION Technical Services Ltd 1244 Honeysuckle Crescent Oakville OntarioL6H 2S8 Canada Phone 905 842 1703 Dealer inquiries welcomeAll prices US fundsShipping valves & cylinders $450 crashunlike epoxy hard glues will tear foam Add fillets under wing excess silicone Form Popsicle stick wet finger Set some weight wing hold place set aside overnight cure Double-check wing position saddle get negative incidence wont fly worth hoot big hurry may tape wing using care keep wing tight incidence doesnt change flight can untape wing silicone down later date Tape ailerons place least /8 inch gap wont bind go up down sure clear fuselage Tape elevator did ailerons quick neat way attach control horns position nylon horn drill 1/16 hole screws would go Push wood toothpick thats too fat go through holes horn through horn wood add thin CyA Cut toothpick off wire cutters youre done Radio Installation Cut holes foam indicated Tape radio gear place wont fall out accidentally elevator servo goes rear hole sure position receiver can plug servo leads Tape batteries necessary ballast airplane check center gravity CG CU want two inches back leading edge good starting point cut holes foam install whatevers left Just let pushrods hardware stick up breeze its easier work afun airplane can just tape everything surface airplane until youre sure position Final Notes Set control throws I8 up down surfaces first flight may ease CU back 212 inches after have some chance practice gets squirrely stalls lot have gone too far Floyd lightair floater needs some speed fly have recovered prototype three times foam still good Repairs can made silicone glue just retaping One-design contests have really inspired few members verge first Floyd 3B contest Yep multi-task like F3B Floyds Floyds have launched histarts thermal quite well make tight circles can core very small thermals Distance speed tasks will show true strategists No matter what you cannot make airplane beautiful please dont waste flying time trying should fun durable Build mind come fly us odel Aviation and EaSY Build WI hEflhldla Includes Full instructions historical notes plus WW vintage aeroplane hanger model photocopy Rotary engines ven spin props rinted full color quality Inglish cardstock Looks layed WWI dogfight mobile Approx i__ 160 scale Avail00 Museum y directlyPAID ARE YOU FL YI/V15 40 110 .RO e3 4g 58 Launcher OMETHINl5 5MALLER ~fLaiincher Pit CreW TMNUJWw&PIt CrewT6 EVERY TIME YOUDONT luST START YOURTALK ABOLII ENliINE OR TUNE IT SAFETY UP YOU 5HOULO BE USIA/li RESTRAI//IA5OMETHINI5 DEVICE ORABOUT IT YOURE AT RISK TRY IT IF WHY TAKE CHANCESYOU DONT LIKE IT WELL BUY ~tAItAAIT BACK! Industry Associate CALL THREE VERSIONS AVAILALETODAY 515 RIRO SPORT PLANE COVTROL LINE DEALER Designed Ta Change Way People Flyl LANCELOT CT SW OLYMPIA WA 95515 1360 755-5461 FAX 1350956-3419 iELectroVynamics Inc 313 534-6514 Fax 313 534-1390 9557 CROSLEY REDFORD MI 48239

Author: J. Walls


Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/07
Page Numbers: 39, 40, 41, 43, 44, 45, 46, 48

NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT Battery pack 4 Receiver Aileron Servo Stab 18 x 3 Wing should have 1 2 degrees positive incidence 1/16 balsa 1/8 thick Optional tn-stock shown pack CG Wing incidence exaggerated 9am May 17 1994 one-design contest begins have 8-JO people ready start building airplanes willfly races today sky overcast no wind However 1230 have wind 19 entrants have built test flown planes spectators turn judges flags banners sun and. race three young men challenging old guys Andy Schuler fastest heat race time day really old guys worried Jim Roberts has flying Pylon racers winning contests over valley determined kick some butt Dean Thomas no contest experience fast nonetheless Everyone else old near 40 beyond. needed re-kindle interestbut Cheaper airplanes One-design events Races figured ridiculously low price airplane kit would encourage/shame club members participating one-design event would allow everyone equal chance doing well Races very exciting watch nonfliers could enjoy event Maybe could things once could make model easy enough build cheap actual design would become secondary since would equal anyway Speed required good racing parity Foot races can 9 SE1O99 99981II SI 99j~ Airfoil ends July1995 43 Ailerons 22I4 X 11/411 7 Elevator Servo Fin 5 x 5 JI Designed Jess Walls May 1994 Three hours before race 20 identical kits waiting built Early finishers helped slower builders Airfoil ends station 18 7-inch chord ailerons chord 8 814 inches NEED RIC ACCESSORIES FLY TO HITEC RCD FOR ALL YOUR ACCESSORY NEEDS 6 Y harness 7351# II 6 Buffered Y harness 7354# LI 12 Aileron Extension 7345# 24 Aileron Extension 7346# 6 Buffered Servo Conn 7356# 9 Male Servo Conn 7342# 9 Female shown 7343# Switch Harness w/Battery & Clip 72 15# Please specify connector type orderi ng Part #followed Airt J Fut S Hitec/RCD & JR ALSO AVAILABLE 50 ft Bulk Servo Wire 3001 Rubber Ducky Antenna 1125 Flight Preserver w/Velcro 8480 hiiec RCD 10729 Wheatlands Ave #C Santee CA 9207 1-2883 619 258-4940 extremely competitive fastest people go 20 mph races should much closer because entrants have same power sources wind gravity Gary Guttermuth met up Andy eliminations Gary saw quick Andy way could beat Andy pur pressure hope kid cracked worked lap #3 Andy flew too low got stuck bushes Gary took easy andfinishedfor win Design Windy slopes eat airplanes have build strong good repairs real slope pilot have go other extreme build light airplane wont have enough inertia hurt itself several foam planes fit last category werent cheap enough Floyd uses what liked about designs seen made simple possible prefabricated enough airplane could built contest way wouldnt enough time figure out loopholes improvements would give big advantage ace builders Most emphasis would flying Changes included pink foam instead white now can figure out got name wouldnt need spars wood reinforcement shorter moment less waste longer span case wind light less streamlined fuselage strength ease production covering thicker cambered airfoil strong beginner-friendly smaller ailerons balance control feel cheaper packing tape cost major factor Joe Geiger met up Jim eliminations just edged out victory after really close battle race long lead changed lap Joe beaten Jim heat races grudge match contest Did mention cheap about $7 total including entry fee covering hardware course price didnt NEED SCALE DOCUMENTATION Antiques Military Civilian Helicopters Sailplanes have worlds largest aircraft documentation collection 5500 different full color photo studies 1905-1995 30000 3-view line drawings New 1995 CataloglGuide 168 pages Only $800 Canada $900 Overseas $1400 Bob Bankas Scale Model Research 3114 Yukon Avenue a Mesa CA 92626 include labor shipping overheadit club project entrant bring transmitter receiver battery pack two servos did careful shopping creative materials choices early Floyds assembled tapeno glue anywhere brass welding rod pushrod ends attached barbecue skewer pushrods tape Some very fast pilots eliminated themselves trying too hard Some tried turn too sharply stalled spend extra time recovering lost altitude Others just flew too fast got below good lift area have finish before can win also some unlucky breaks eliminated competitive fliers Did Work first airplane flew 1130 am races began 1230 entrants test-flown 19 official entries made largest-ever club event After three rounds four-lap heats elimination-type runoff top eight pilots really competitive flights experienced racers reported sweaty palms butterfly stomachs just like real races us came just fun treated great exhibition skill technique final element exercise fun format fun betcha Guys have flying RC years spend thousands dollars airplanes shaking heads saying fun have ever flying models Fun dependent much spend might get satisfaction personal pride building fabulously detailed Scale model likely have fun get throw-it-together toy same everyone elses half contestants still flying fun four oclock hour after races over midairs radio failures bush crashes tree crashes ground crashes Floyds still flyable needed 10-minute fixes end day 44 Model Aviation ng eliminations Mitch Robinson Joe midair collision end first lap Mitchs airplane blown downwind landing area Joe recovered completed course win Mitch beaten both Joe Gary during heat races Racing always truest test fastest have fast win main factors contribute fun element low cost ease flying Low cost means less-stressful flying pilot can feel free try maneuver has high risk factor worry will have blown budget year attempt fails Besides like foamies airplane bounces Floyd great aileron trainer will loop roll fly inverted outside loops just well specialized designs Since designed flown beginners can look away time time instead concentrating totally flying Some slope models require constant input controls disaster soon follows floyd Relatively high drag keeps speed down things happen slowly other slope models time Floyds require unnatural concentration eight nine same color remember air together Its flying thats hardits keeping track yours Its also lot fun fly bunch other people Floyd encourages formation flying much harder thought touches dont hurt third element particular design ugly once its flying remember what cost looks better better few dollars worth foam evenings building time big investment Most ideas worked design still evolving Changes easy make can try new ideas improve its flying qualities whenever have brainstormor crackpot notionbecause can always change back size control surfaces has refined better suit sport flying Construction techniques limited maximum weight stipulation 22 ounces wing loading eight ounces per square foot Wings fuselage must remain stock allow two inches extra span case someone wants try improved wingtip design Since airplanes can easily modified suit individual preferences major performance changes way other one-design format also lends itself aerobatic contests fun-flytype events luck events emphasized along skill events beginners can have chance win award Theres nothing will permanently enthuse person winning something have kept rules minimum isnt much room variation anyway 1 Wing fuselage must supplied 2 Wing must covered tape 3 Maximum span 50 inches 4 Maximum weight 22 ounces eight ounces per square footwing loading 5 Two servos maximum Good close racing day Some seasoned pilots tried too hard didn tfinish cut turns lost Young guys have advantage quick reflexes sharp eyes old guys have cunning experience Its closer match would think Andy won flyoff against Mitch third final Joe Gary Another nip-and-tuck battle lead changing almost turn Joe won Both pilots worn out several added benefits one-design build-them-together fly-themtogether format Less-experienced builders get see other people put model together experienced see techniques wouldnt have occurred People have always wanted fly gliders find group activity perfect opportunity try something new Several power-only fliers made transition motorless models day Billy Fraser made eliminations camaraderie ADJUST YOUR ENGINE FROM ANYWHERE ON YOUR MODEL OR IN FLIGHT Atlantic R/C MIXTURE VALVE Does what needle valve does better Safe Gets fingers away prop making mixture adjustments Convenient Lets put mixture adjustment wherever wantno need cut hole cowl needle valve Great scale models & Easy inexpensive in-flight mixture control terrific convenience must competitorsnever again blow flight cause bad mixture setting No engine modifications needed Engine shutoff capability* plus in-flight manual mixture control using valve Also can used smoke shutoff new patented product works pinching fuel line using same principle used pre cisely control hospital Vs Specifically designed maintain exact mixture setting no matter what models maneuvers Engine operates nor mallylust open needle valve little cut off remove want Includes parts use either remote manual in-flight mixture valve Lever ternal cam omitted used remote valve Available either short recommended br flight mixture control long adjustment screw needle 2 4 cycle glow plug en gines can use medium fuel tubing aircraft boats & cars Only $995 Check dealer order direct Call 703 gi 37278 send check MO Atlantic RIG Prod ucts Inc P0 Box 523007 Springlield VA22152 Specify short 3/8 long 1 1/4 adjustment screw ordering Plus $250 shipping & han dling Free S&H orders 2 VA residents please add 45% sales tax Assembly required Requires extra channel servo US patent 5297526 Oealer inquiries invited PILATUS PORTER GIANT SCALE 9925 July1995 45 IKON offers largest selection giant scale kits world 1/4 UML IUO order kits call 1-800-327-7198 log fine kits send $400 Idaho Residents Add 5% Stale Sales Tax Add $400 Shipping 1 Kit $600 Shipping 2 Foreign Orders Add 20% Shipping Dealer Inquires Invited Catalog $200 Free Kit Order Herr Engineering Corp 1431 Chaffee Dr Suite 3 Titusyille FL 32780 407-264-2488 building together added bonus Still Good Im sure will enjoy building flying Floyd Building group definitely big part fun Hying group Floyds better Construction sounds harder Remember its just toy CONSTRUCTION great first-foam-cutting project clubs could take advantage opportunity introduce new skills members Two-inch-thick Foamular 150 pink foam insulation may secret durability Floyd 4 x 8-foot sheet costs $25 area Thats enough foam dozen Floyds White beaded foam will crumble tear try repair cant cut foam isnt member club can cut order foam parts Datamaster Designs 605 West Clark St Eureka CA 95501 Tel [707] 445-8425 $15 plus shipping first step assemble kit Check bill materials select wood hardware want use Get high-quality name-brand packing tapethe cheap stuff wont last Dont waste money contest balsathis thing light enough may seal finish wood way like leave bare Wing Check sure lot fuzz cores tape wont stick very well can clean fuzz off rag bare hand Use sanding block medium paper sand leading edge wing smoothly round Any low spots can filled light spackie sanded dry tape will bridge small nicks gouges main wing spar used one-inch strapping tape tip tip thickest point airfoil less-flexible wing 1 x 36 piece light fiberglass cloth may epoxied top bottom place tape Lay four-foot piece regular packing tape flat surface sticky side up Set wing core trailing edge down center tape wrap edges up onto wing surface will rear spar Cover wing regular packing tape starting trailing edge running tip tip may wrap around tip like Only layer necessary little overlap wont hurt much easier Unroll six inches tape time press down wing get wrinkle dont pull tape up try smooth out tape will re-stick foam its little wrinkle just smooth down go its huge pull tape up just before bad spot cut tape throw bad part away go tape doesnt add much strength no advantage using lot itjust chance wrinkles Fuselage strength tape fuselage lengthwise top bottom sides layer tape Rounding corners may look better will harder cover Cut tape out saddle airfoil once sides place Final Assembly Sand shape stabilizer elevator ailerons finif must also need decide whether glue tape like tape because can pull off want experiment different locations shapes sizes decide use tape proceed follows lay stabilizer place fuselage starting three inches front stab Run tape over top down back along bottom fuselage hold stab place Run six-inch piece tape around fuselage just front stab keep stab tape coming up stab loose make fillets under stab short pieces tape Use finger form radius push tape corner Silicone bathtub calk similar may used glue tail fuselage Position rudder tape glue place prefer tape fin side fuselage because its easy looks goofy works just well centralized fins Use silicone glue attach wing ft sticks tape will give little 46 Model Aviation ds Leader LASER CUT Model Air chnolc RYAN S-T30 Span Complete Kit Rubber Powered Free Flight Scale K-104 $3695 See us atthe REALISTIC MOTION RETRACT CONTROL VALVES See usatthe WRAM ShowAll valves feature exhaust speed controlToledo Show have expanded range retract control valves cover needsThese valves work standard servos door sequancing done inside valve speed control throw away troublesome restrictors NEW ATTENTION SPRING AIR OWNERS can now have indep endant speed control up down speeds new UP5valve$289 5 NEW NEW Secondary door control valve UP4 used conjunction UP2 valve will provide control tail-wheel doors MUSTANGS secondary doors need stay open near down though main doors closedsuch 825 $4495 NEW 7/16 dia DOOR CYLINDERS 1 stroke 13 lb thrust metal body $2185 NEW Door cylinder 5/16 dia 1 inch stroke 8 lb thrust metal body $1900 UP1 Independent speed control & switching struts $2895 UP2Strut & door control Mustangs Door opens strut lowers door closes Door opens strut raises door closes $7465100 INCH MUSTANG RETRACTS 50 LB RATING UP3 Strut & door control valve P47 Door opens-strut lowers-Totally enclosed mechanism-all metal-i inch air cylinder-85 degre door stays open Strut raises-door closes$7465retraction Fits between ribs$57900 including UP2 valve ULTRA PRECISION Technical Services Ltd 1244 Honeysuckle Crescent Oakville OntarioL6H 2S8 Canada Phone 905 842 1703 Dealer inquiries welcomeAll prices US fundsShipping valves & cylinders $450 crashunlike epoxy hard glues will tear foam Add fillets under wing excess silicone Form Popsicle stick wet finger Set some weight wing hold place set aside overnight cure Double-check wing position saddle get negative incidence wont fly worth hoot big hurry may tape wing using care keep wing tight incidence doesnt change flight can untape wing silicone down later date Tape ailerons place least /8 inch gap wont bind go up down sure clear fuselage Tape elevator did ailerons quick neat way attach control horns position nylon horn drill 1/16 hole screws would go Push wood toothpick thats too fat go through holes horn through horn wood add thin CyA Cut toothpick off wire cutters youre done Radio Installation Cut holes foam indicated Tape radio gear place wont fall out accidentally elevator servo goes rear hole sure position receiver can plug servo leads Tape batteries necessary ballast airplane check center gravity CG CU want two inches back leading edge good starting point cut holes foam install whatevers left Just let pushrods hardware stick up breeze its easier work afun airplane can just tape everything surface airplane until youre sure position Final Notes Set control throws I8 up down surfaces first flight may ease CU back 212 inches after have some chance practice gets squirrely stalls lot have gone too far Floyd lightair floater needs some speed fly have recovered prototype three times foam still good Repairs can made silicone glue just retaping One-design contests have really inspired few members verge first Floyd 3B contest Yep multi-task like F3B Floyds Floyds have launched histarts thermal quite well make tight circles can core very small thermals Distance speed tasks will show true strategists No matter what you cannot make airplane beautiful please dont waste flying time trying should fun durable Build mind come fly us odel Aviation and EaSY Build WI hEflhldla Includes Full instructions historical notes plus WW vintage aeroplane hanger model photocopy Rotary engines ven spin props rinted full color quality Inglish cardstock Looks layed WWI dogfight mobile Approx i__ 160 scale Avail00 Museum y directlyPAID ARE YOU FL YI/V15 40 110 .RO e3 4g 58 Launcher OMETHINl5 5MALLER ~fLaiincher Pit CreW TMNUJWw&PIt CrewT6 EVERY TIME YOUDONT luST START YOURTALK ABOLII ENliINE OR TUNE IT SAFETY UP YOU 5HOULO BE USIA/li RESTRAI//IA5OMETHINI5 DEVICE ORABOUT IT YOURE AT RISK TRY IT IF WHY TAKE CHANCESYOU DONT LIKE IT WELL BUY ~tAItAAIT BACK! Industry Associate CALL THREE VERSIONS AVAILALETODAY 515 RIRO SPORT PLANE COVTROL LINE DEALER Designed Ta Change Way People Flyl LANCELOT CT SW OLYMPIA WA 95515 1360 755-5461 FAX 1350956-3419 iELectroVynamics Inc 313 534-6514 Fax 313 534-1390 9557 CROSLEY REDFORD MI 48239

Author: J. Walls


Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/07
Page Numbers: 39, 40, 41, 43, 44, 45, 46, 48

NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT Battery pack 4 Receiver Aileron Servo Stab 18 x 3 Wing should have 1 2 degrees positive incidence 1/16 balsa 1/8 thick Optional tn-stock shown pack CG Wing incidence exaggerated 9am May 17 1994 one-design contest begins have 8-JO people ready start building airplanes willfly races today sky overcast no wind However 1230 have wind 19 entrants have built test flown planes spectators turn judges flags banners sun and. race three young men challenging old guys Andy Schuler fastest heat race time day really old guys worried Jim Roberts has flying Pylon racers winning contests over valley determined kick some butt Dean Thomas no contest experience fast nonetheless Everyone else old near 40 beyond. needed re-kindle interestbut Cheaper airplanes One-design events Races figured ridiculously low price airplane kit would encourage/shame club members participating one-design event would allow everyone equal chance doing well Races very exciting watch nonfliers could enjoy event Maybe could things once could make model easy enough build cheap actual design would become secondary since would equal anyway Speed required good racing parity Foot races can 9 SE1O99 99981II SI 99j~ Airfoil ends July1995 43 Ailerons 22I4 X 11/411 7 Elevator Servo Fin 5 x 5 JI Designed Jess Walls May 1994 Three hours before race 20 identical kits waiting built Early finishers helped slower builders Airfoil ends station 18 7-inch chord ailerons chord 8 814 inches NEED RIC ACCESSORIES FLY TO HITEC RCD FOR ALL YOUR ACCESSORY NEEDS 6 Y harness 7351# II 6 Buffered Y harness 7354# LI 12 Aileron Extension 7345# 24 Aileron Extension 7346# 6 Buffered Servo Conn 7356# 9 Male Servo Conn 7342# 9 Female shown 7343# Switch Harness w/Battery & Clip 72 15# Please specify connector type orderi ng Part #followed Airt J Fut S Hitec/RCD & JR ALSO AVAILABLE 50 ft Bulk Servo Wire 3001 Rubber Ducky Antenna 1125 Flight Preserver w/Velcro 8480 hiiec RCD 10729 Wheatlands Ave #C Santee CA 9207 1-2883 619 258-4940 extremely competitive fastest people go 20 mph races should much closer because entrants have same power sources wind gravity Gary Guttermuth met up Andy eliminations Gary saw quick Andy way could beat Andy pur pressure hope kid cracked worked lap #3 Andy flew too low got stuck bushes Gary took easy andfinishedfor win Design Windy slopes eat airplanes have build strong good repairs real slope pilot have go other extreme build light airplane wont have enough inertia hurt itself several foam planes fit last category werent cheap enough Floyd uses what liked about designs seen made simple possible prefabricated enough airplane could built contest way wouldnt enough time figure out loopholes improvements would give big advantage ace builders Most emphasis would flying Changes included pink foam instead white now can figure out got name wouldnt need spars wood reinforcement shorter moment less waste longer span case wind light less streamlined fuselage strength ease production covering thicker cambered airfoil strong beginner-friendly smaller ailerons balance control feel cheaper packing tape cost major factor Joe Geiger met up Jim eliminations just edged out victory after really close battle race long lead changed lap Joe beaten Jim heat races grudge match contest Did mention cheap about $7 total including entry fee covering hardware course price didnt NEED SCALE DOCUMENTATION Antiques Military Civilian Helicopters Sailplanes have worlds largest aircraft documentation collection 5500 different full color photo studies 1905-1995 30000 3-view line drawings New 1995 CataloglGuide 168 pages Only $800 Canada $900 Overseas $1400 Bob Bankas Scale Model Research 3114 Yukon Avenue a Mesa CA 92626 include labor shipping overheadit club project entrant bring transmitter receiver battery pack two servos did careful shopping creative materials choices early Floyds assembled tapeno glue anywhere brass welding rod pushrod ends attached barbecue skewer pushrods tape Some very fast pilots eliminated themselves trying too hard Some tried turn too sharply stalled spend extra time recovering lost altitude Others just flew too fast got below good lift area have finish before can win also some unlucky breaks eliminated competitive fliers Did Work first airplane flew 1130 am races began 1230 entrants test-flown 19 official entries made largest-ever club event After three rounds four-lap heats elimination-type runoff top eight pilots really competitive flights experienced racers reported sweaty palms butterfly stomachs just like real races us came just fun treated great exhibition skill technique final element exercise fun format fun betcha Guys have flying RC years spend thousands dollars airplanes shaking heads saying fun have ever flying models Fun dependent much spend might get satisfaction personal pride building fabulously detailed Scale model likely have fun get throw-it-together toy same everyone elses half contestants still flying fun four oclock hour after races over midairs radio failures bush crashes tree crashes ground crashes Floyds still flyable needed 10-minute fixes end day 44 Model Aviation ng eliminations Mitch Robinson Joe midair collision end first lap Mitchs airplane blown downwind landing area Joe recovered completed course win Mitch beaten both Joe Gary during heat races Racing always truest test fastest have fast win main factors contribute fun element low cost ease flying Low cost means less-stressful flying pilot can feel free try maneuver has high risk factor worry will have blown budget year attempt fails Besides like foamies airplane bounces Floyd great aileron trainer will loop roll fly inverted outside loops just well specialized designs Since designed flown beginners can look away time time instead concentrating totally flying Some slope models require constant input controls disaster soon follows floyd Relatively high drag keeps speed down things happen slowly other slope models time Floyds require unnatural concentration eight nine same color remember air together Its flying thats hardits keeping track yours Its also lot fun fly bunch other people Floyd encourages formation flying much harder thought touches dont hurt third element particular design ugly once its flying remember what cost looks better better few dollars worth foam evenings building time big investment Most ideas worked design still evolving Changes easy make can try new ideas improve its flying qualities whenever have brainstormor crackpot notionbecause can always change back size control surfaces has refined better suit sport flying Construction techniques limited maximum weight stipulation 22 ounces wing loading eight ounces per square foot Wings fuselage must remain stock allow two inches extra span case someone wants try improved wingtip design Since airplanes can easily modified suit individual preferences major performance changes way other one-design format also lends itself aerobatic contests fun-flytype events luck events emphasized along skill events beginners can have chance win award Theres nothing will permanently enthuse person winning something have kept rules minimum isnt much room variation anyway 1 Wing fuselage must supplied 2 Wing must covered tape 3 Maximum span 50 inches 4 Maximum weight 22 ounces eight ounces per square footwing loading 5 Two servos maximum Good close racing day Some seasoned pilots tried too hard didn tfinish cut turns lost Young guys have advantage quick reflexes sharp eyes old guys have cunning experience Its closer match would think Andy won flyoff against Mitch third final Joe Gary Another nip-and-tuck battle lead changing almost turn Joe won Both pilots worn out several added benefits one-design build-them-together fly-themtogether format Less-experienced builders get see other people put model together experienced see techniques wouldnt have occurred People have always wanted fly gliders find group activity perfect opportunity try something new Several power-only fliers made transition motorless models day Billy Fraser made eliminations camaraderie ADJUST YOUR ENGINE FROM ANYWHERE ON YOUR MODEL OR IN FLIGHT Atlantic R/C MIXTURE VALVE Does what needle valve does better Safe Gets fingers away prop making mixture adjustments Convenient Lets put mixture adjustment wherever wantno need cut hole cowl needle valve Great scale models & Easy inexpensive in-flight mixture control terrific convenience must competitorsnever again blow flight cause bad mixture setting No engine modifications needed Engine shutoff capability* plus in-flight manual mixture control using valve Also can used smoke shutoff new patented product works pinching fuel line using same principle used pre cisely control hospital Vs Specifically designed maintain exact mixture setting no matter what models maneuvers Engine operates nor mallylust open needle valve little cut off remove want Includes parts use either remote manual in-flight mixture valve Lever ternal cam omitted used remote valve Available either short recommended br flight mixture control long adjustment screw needle 2 4 cycle glow plug en gines can use medium fuel tubing aircraft boats & cars Only $995 Check dealer order direct Call 703 gi 37278 send check MO Atlantic RIG Prod ucts Inc P0 Box 523007 Springlield VA22152 Specify short 3/8 long 1 1/4 adjustment screw ordering Plus $250 shipping & han dling Free S&H orders 2 VA residents please add 45% sales tax Assembly required Requires extra channel servo US patent 5297526 Oealer inquiries invited PILATUS PORTER GIANT SCALE 9925 July1995 45 IKON offers largest selection giant scale kits world 1/4 UML IUO order kits call 1-800-327-7198 log fine kits send $400 Idaho Residents Add 5% Stale Sales Tax Add $400 Shipping 1 Kit $600 Shipping 2 Foreign Orders Add 20% Shipping Dealer Inquires Invited Catalog $200 Free Kit Order Herr Engineering Corp 1431 Chaffee Dr Suite 3 Titusyille FL 32780 407-264-2488 building together added bonus Still Good Im sure will enjoy building flying Floyd Building group definitely big part fun Hying group Floyds better Construction sounds harder Remember its just toy CONSTRUCTION great first-foam-cutting project clubs could take advantage opportunity introduce new skills members Two-inch-thick Foamular 150 pink foam insulation may secret durability Floyd 4 x 8-foot sheet costs $25 area Thats enough foam dozen Floyds White beaded foam will crumble tear try repair cant cut foam isnt member club can cut order foam parts Datamaster Designs 605 West Clark St Eureka CA 95501 Tel [707] 445-8425 $15 plus shipping first step assemble kit Check bill materials select wood hardware want use Get high-quality name-brand packing tapethe cheap stuff wont last Dont waste money contest balsathis thing light enough may seal finish wood way like leave bare Wing Check sure lot fuzz cores tape wont stick very well can clean fuzz off rag bare hand Use sanding block medium paper sand leading edge wing smoothly round Any low spots can filled light spackie sanded dry tape will bridge small nicks gouges main wing spar used one-inch strapping tape tip tip thickest point airfoil less-flexible wing 1 x 36 piece light fiberglass cloth may epoxied top bottom place tape Lay four-foot piece regular packing tape flat surface sticky side up Set wing core trailing edge down center tape wrap edges up onto wing surface will rear spar Cover wing regular packing tape starting trailing edge running tip tip may wrap around tip like Only layer necessary little overlap wont hurt much easier Unroll six inches tape time press down wing get wrinkle dont pull tape up try smooth out tape will re-stick foam its little wrinkle just smooth down go its huge pull tape up just before bad spot cut tape throw bad part away go tape doesnt add much strength no advantage using lot itjust chance wrinkles Fuselage strength tape fuselage lengthwise top bottom sides layer tape Rounding corners may look better will harder cover Cut tape out saddle airfoil once sides place Final Assembly Sand shape stabilizer elevator ailerons finif must also need decide whether glue tape like tape because can pull off want experiment different locations shapes sizes decide use tape proceed follows lay stabilizer place fuselage starting three inches front stab Run tape over top down back along bottom fuselage hold stab place Run six-inch piece tape around fuselage just front stab keep stab tape coming up stab loose make fillets under stab short pieces tape Use finger form radius push tape corner Silicone bathtub calk similar may used glue tail fuselage Position rudder tape glue place prefer tape fin side fuselage because its easy looks goofy works just well centralized fins Use silicone glue attach wing ft sticks tape will give little 46 Model Aviation ds Leader LASER CUT Model Air chnolc RYAN S-T30 Span Complete Kit Rubber Powered Free Flight Scale K-104 $3695 See us atthe REALISTIC MOTION RETRACT CONTROL VALVES See usatthe WRAM ShowAll valves feature exhaust speed controlToledo Show have expanded range retract control valves cover needsThese valves work standard servos door sequancing done inside valve speed control throw away troublesome restrictors NEW ATTENTION SPRING AIR OWNERS can now have indep endant speed control up down speeds new UP5valve$289 5 NEW NEW Secondary door control valve UP4 used conjunction UP2 valve will provide control tail-wheel doors MUSTANGS secondary doors need stay open near down though main doors closedsuch 825 $4495 NEW 7/16 dia DOOR CYLINDERS 1 stroke 13 lb thrust metal body $2185 NEW Door cylinder 5/16 dia 1 inch stroke 8 lb thrust metal body $1900 UP1 Independent speed control & switching struts $2895 UP2Strut & door control Mustangs Door opens strut lowers door closes Door opens strut raises door closes $7465100 INCH MUSTANG RETRACTS 50 LB RATING UP3 Strut & door control valve P47 Door opens-strut lowers-Totally enclosed mechanism-all metal-i inch air cylinder-85 degre door stays open Strut raises-door closes$7465retraction Fits between ribs$57900 including UP2 valve ULTRA PRECISION Technical Services Ltd 1244 Honeysuckle Crescent Oakville OntarioL6H 2S8 Canada Phone 905 842 1703 Dealer inquiries welcomeAll prices US fundsShipping valves & cylinders $450 crashunlike epoxy hard glues will tear foam Add fillets under wing excess silicone Form Popsicle stick wet finger Set some weight wing hold place set aside overnight cure Double-check wing position saddle get negative incidence wont fly worth hoot big hurry may tape wing using care keep wing tight incidence doesnt change flight can untape wing silicone down later date Tape ailerons place least /8 inch gap wont bind go up down sure clear fuselage Tape elevator did ailerons quick neat way attach control horns position nylon horn drill 1/16 hole screws would go Push wood toothpick thats too fat go through holes horn through horn wood add thin CyA Cut toothpick off wire cutters youre done Radio Installation Cut holes foam indicated Tape radio gear place wont fall out accidentally elevator servo goes rear hole sure position receiver can plug servo leads Tape batteries necessary ballast airplane check center gravity CG CU want two inches back leading edge good starting point cut holes foam install whatevers left Just let pushrods hardware stick up breeze its easier work afun airplane can just tape everything surface airplane until youre sure position Final Notes Set control throws I8 up down surfaces first flight may ease CU back 212 inches after have some chance practice gets squirrely stalls lot have gone too far Floyd lightair floater needs some speed fly have recovered prototype three times foam still good Repairs can made silicone glue just retaping One-design contests have really inspired few members verge first Floyd 3B contest Yep multi-task like F3B Floyds Floyds have launched histarts thermal quite well make tight circles can core very small thermals Distance speed tasks will show true strategists No matter what you cannot make airplane beautiful please dont waste flying time trying should fun durable Build mind come fly us odel Aviation and EaSY Build WI hEflhldla Includes Full instructions historical notes plus WW vintage aeroplane hanger model photocopy Rotary engines ven spin props rinted full color quality Inglish cardstock Looks layed WWI dogfight mobile Approx i__ 160 scale Avail00 Museum y directlyPAID ARE YOU FL YI/V15 40 110 .RO e3 4g 58 Launcher OMETHINl5 5MALLER ~fLaiincher Pit CreW TMNUJWw&PIt CrewT6 EVERY TIME YOUDONT luST START YOURTALK ABOLII ENliINE OR TUNE IT SAFETY UP YOU 5HOULO BE USIA/li RESTRAI//IA5OMETHINI5 DEVICE ORABOUT IT YOURE AT RISK TRY IT IF WHY TAKE CHANCESYOU DONT LIKE IT WELL BUY ~tAItAAIT BACK! Industry Associate CALL THREE VERSIONS AVAILALETODAY 515 RIRO SPORT PLANE COVTROL LINE DEALER Designed Ta Change Way People Flyl LANCELOT CT SW OLYMPIA WA 95515 1360 755-5461 FAX 1350956-3419 iELectroVynamics Inc 313 534-6514 Fax 313 534-1390 9557 CROSLEY REDFORD MI 48239

Author: J. Walls


Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/07
Page Numbers: 39, 40, 41, 43, 44, 45, 46, 48

NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT Battery pack 4 Receiver Aileron Servo Stab 18 x 3 Wing should have 1 2 degrees positive incidence 1/16 balsa 1/8 thick Optional tn-stock shown pack CG Wing incidence exaggerated 9am May 17 1994 one-design contest begins have 8-JO people ready start building airplanes willfly races today sky overcast no wind However 1230 have wind 19 entrants have built test flown planes spectators turn judges flags banners sun and. race three young men challenging old guys Andy Schuler fastest heat race time day really old guys worried Jim Roberts has flying Pylon racers winning contests over valley determined kick some butt Dean Thomas no contest experience fast nonetheless Everyone else old near 40 beyond. needed re-kindle interestbut Cheaper airplanes One-design events Races figured ridiculously low price airplane kit would encourage/shame club members participating one-design event would allow everyone equal chance doing well Races very exciting watch nonfliers could enjoy event Maybe could things once could make model easy enough build cheap actual design would become secondary since would equal anyway Speed required good racing parity Foot races can 9 SE1O99 99981II SI 99j~ Airfoil ends July1995 43 Ailerons 22I4 X 11/411 7 Elevator Servo Fin 5 x 5 JI Designed Jess Walls May 1994 Three hours before race 20 identical kits waiting built Early finishers helped slower builders Airfoil ends station 18 7-inch chord ailerons chord 8 814 inches NEED RIC ACCESSORIES FLY TO HITEC RCD FOR ALL YOUR ACCESSORY NEEDS 6 Y harness 7351# II 6 Buffered Y harness 7354# LI 12 Aileron Extension 7345# 24 Aileron Extension 7346# 6 Buffered Servo Conn 7356# 9 Male Servo Conn 7342# 9 Female shown 7343# Switch Harness w/Battery & Clip 72 15# Please specify connector type orderi ng Part #followed Airt J Fut S Hitec/RCD & JR ALSO AVAILABLE 50 ft Bulk Servo Wire 3001 Rubber Ducky Antenna 1125 Flight Preserver w/Velcro 8480 hiiec RCD 10729 Wheatlands Ave #C Santee CA 9207 1-2883 619 258-4940 extremely competitive fastest people go 20 mph races should much closer because entrants have same power sources wind gravity Gary Guttermuth met up Andy eliminations Gary saw quick Andy way could beat Andy pur pressure hope kid cracked worked lap #3 Andy flew too low got stuck bushes Gary took easy andfinishedfor win Design Windy slopes eat airplanes have build strong good repairs real slope pilot have go other extreme build light airplane wont have enough inertia hurt itself several foam planes fit last category werent cheap enough Floyd uses what liked about designs seen made simple possible prefabricated enough airplane could built contest way wouldnt enough time figure out loopholes improvements would give big advantage ace builders Most emphasis would flying Changes included pink foam instead white now can figure out got name wouldnt need spars wood reinforcement shorter moment less waste longer span case wind light less streamlined fuselage strength ease production covering thicker cambered airfoil strong beginner-friendly smaller ailerons balance control feel cheaper packing tape cost major factor Joe Geiger met up Jim eliminations just edged out victory after really close battle race long lead changed lap Joe beaten Jim heat races grudge match contest Did mention cheap about $7 total including entry fee covering hardware course price didnt NEED SCALE DOCUMENTATION Antiques Military Civilian Helicopters Sailplanes have worlds largest aircraft documentation collection 5500 different full color photo studies 1905-1995 30000 3-view line drawings New 1995 CataloglGuide 168 pages Only $800 Canada $900 Overseas $1400 Bob Bankas Scale Model Research 3114 Yukon Avenue a Mesa CA 92626 include labor shipping overheadit club project entrant bring transmitter receiver battery pack two servos did careful shopping creative materials choices early Floyds assembled tapeno glue anywhere brass welding rod pushrod ends attached barbecue skewer pushrods tape Some very fast pilots eliminated themselves trying too hard Some tried turn too sharply stalled spend extra time recovering lost altitude Others just flew too fast got below good lift area have finish before can win also some unlucky breaks eliminated competitive fliers Did Work first airplane flew 1130 am races began 1230 entrants test-flown 19 official entries made largest-ever club event After three rounds four-lap heats elimination-type runoff top eight pilots really competitive flights experienced racers reported sweaty palms butterfly stomachs just like real races us came just fun treated great exhibition skill technique final element exercise fun format fun betcha Guys have flying RC years spend thousands dollars airplanes shaking heads saying fun have ever flying models Fun dependent much spend might get satisfaction personal pride building fabulously detailed Scale model likely have fun get throw-it-together toy same everyone elses half contestants still flying fun four oclock hour after races over midairs radio failures bush crashes tree crashes ground crashes Floyds still flyable needed 10-minute fixes end day 44 Model Aviation ng eliminations Mitch Robinson Joe midair collision end first lap Mitchs airplane blown downwind landing area Joe recovered completed course win Mitch beaten both Joe Gary during heat races Racing always truest test fastest have fast win main factors contribute fun element low cost ease flying Low cost means less-stressful flying pilot can feel free try maneuver has high risk factor worry will have blown budget year attempt fails Besides like foamies airplane bounces Floyd great aileron trainer will loop roll fly inverted outside loops just well specialized designs Since designed flown beginners can look away time time instead concentrating totally flying Some slope models require constant input controls disaster soon follows floyd Relatively high drag keeps speed down things happen slowly other slope models time Floyds require unnatural concentration eight nine same color remember air together Its flying thats hardits keeping track yours Its also lot fun fly bunch other people Floyd encourages formation flying much harder thought touches dont hurt third element particular design ugly once its flying remember what cost looks better better few dollars worth foam evenings building time big investment Most ideas worked design still evolving Changes easy make can try new ideas improve its flying qualities whenever have brainstormor crackpot notionbecause can always change back size control surfaces has refined better suit sport flying Construction techniques limited maximum weight stipulation 22 ounces wing loading eight ounces per square foot Wings fuselage must remain stock allow two inches extra span case someone wants try improved wingtip design Since airplanes can easily modified suit individual preferences major performance changes way other one-design format also lends itself aerobatic contests fun-flytype events luck events emphasized along skill events beginners can have chance win award Theres nothing will permanently enthuse person winning something have kept rules minimum isnt much room variation anyway 1 Wing fuselage must supplied 2 Wing must covered tape 3 Maximum span 50 inches 4 Maximum weight 22 ounces eight ounces per square footwing loading 5 Two servos maximum Good close racing day Some seasoned pilots tried too hard didn tfinish cut turns lost Young guys have advantage quick reflexes sharp eyes old guys have cunning experience Its closer match would think Andy won flyoff against Mitch third final Joe Gary Another nip-and-tuck battle lead changing almost turn Joe won Both pilots worn out several added benefits one-design build-them-together fly-themtogether format Less-experienced builders get see other people put model together experienced see techniques wouldnt have occurred People have always wanted fly gliders find group activity perfect opportunity try something new Several power-only fliers made transition motorless models day Billy Fraser made eliminations camaraderie ADJUST YOUR ENGINE FROM ANYWHERE ON YOUR MODEL OR IN FLIGHT Atlantic R/C MIXTURE VALVE Does what needle valve does better Safe Gets fingers away prop making mixture adjustments Convenient Lets put mixture adjustment wherever wantno need cut hole cowl needle valve Great scale models & Easy inexpensive in-flight mixture control terrific convenience must competitorsnever again blow flight cause bad mixture setting No engine modifications needed Engine shutoff capability* plus in-flight manual mixture control using valve Also can used smoke shutoff new patented product works pinching fuel line using same principle used pre cisely control hospital Vs Specifically designed maintain exact mixture setting no matter what models maneuvers Engine operates nor mallylust open needle valve little cut off remove want Includes parts use either remote manual in-flight mixture valve Lever ternal cam omitted used remote valve Available either short recommended br flight mixture control long adjustment screw needle 2 4 cycle glow plug en gines can use medium fuel tubing aircraft boats & cars Only $995 Check dealer order direct Call 703 gi 37278 send check MO Atlantic RIG Prod ucts Inc P0 Box 523007 Springlield VA22152 Specify short 3/8 long 1 1/4 adjustment screw ordering Plus $250 shipping & han dling Free S&H orders 2 VA residents please add 45% sales tax Assembly required Requires extra channel servo US patent 5297526 Oealer inquiries invited PILATUS PORTER GIANT SCALE 9925 July1995 45 IKON offers largest selection giant scale kits world 1/4 UML IUO order kits call 1-800-327-7198 log fine kits send $400 Idaho Residents Add 5% Stale Sales Tax Add $400 Shipping 1 Kit $600 Shipping 2 Foreign Orders Add 20% Shipping Dealer Inquires Invited Catalog $200 Free Kit Order Herr Engineering Corp 1431 Chaffee Dr Suite 3 Titusyille FL 32780 407-264-2488 building together added bonus Still Good Im sure will enjoy building flying Floyd Building group definitely big part fun Hying group Floyds better Construction sounds harder Remember its just toy CONSTRUCTION great first-foam-cutting project clubs could take advantage opportunity introduce new skills members Two-inch-thick Foamular 150 pink foam insulation may secret durability Floyd 4 x 8-foot sheet costs $25 area Thats enough foam dozen Floyds White beaded foam will crumble tear try repair cant cut foam isnt member club can cut order foam parts Datamaster Designs 605 West Clark St Eureka CA 95501 Tel [707] 445-8425 $15 plus shipping first step assemble kit Check bill materials select wood hardware want use Get high-quality name-brand packing tapethe cheap stuff wont last Dont waste money contest balsathis thing light enough may seal finish wood way like leave bare Wing Check sure lot fuzz cores tape wont stick very well can clean fuzz off rag bare hand Use sanding block medium paper sand leading edge wing smoothly round Any low spots can filled light spackie sanded dry tape will bridge small nicks gouges main wing spar used one-inch strapping tape tip tip thickest point airfoil less-flexible wing 1 x 36 piece light fiberglass cloth may epoxied top bottom place tape Lay four-foot piece regular packing tape flat surface sticky side up Set wing core trailing edge down center tape wrap edges up onto wing surface will rear spar Cover wing regular packing tape starting trailing edge running tip tip may wrap around tip like Only layer necessary little overlap wont hurt much easier Unroll six inches tape time press down wing get wrinkle dont pull tape up try smooth out tape will re-stick foam its little wrinkle just smooth down go its huge pull tape up just before bad spot cut tape throw bad part away go tape doesnt add much strength no advantage using lot itjust chance wrinkles Fuselage strength tape fuselage lengthwise top bottom sides layer tape Rounding corners may look better will harder cover Cut tape out saddle airfoil once sides place Final Assembly Sand shape stabilizer elevator ailerons finif must also need decide whether glue tape like tape because can pull off want experiment different locations shapes sizes decide use tape proceed follows lay stabilizer place fuselage starting three inches front stab Run tape over top down back along bottom fuselage hold stab place Run six-inch piece tape around fuselage just front stab keep stab tape coming up stab loose make fillets under stab short pieces tape Use finger form radius push tape corner Silicone bathtub calk similar may used glue tail fuselage Position rudder tape glue place prefer tape fin side fuselage because its easy looks goofy works just well centralized fins Use silicone glue attach wing ft sticks tape will give little 46 Model Aviation ds Leader LASER CUT Model Air chnolc RYAN S-T30 Span Complete Kit Rubber Powered Free Flight Scale K-104 $3695 See us atthe REALISTIC MOTION RETRACT CONTROL VALVES See usatthe WRAM ShowAll valves feature exhaust speed controlToledo Show have expanded range retract control valves cover needsThese valves work standard servos door sequancing done inside valve speed control throw away troublesome restrictors NEW ATTENTION SPRING AIR OWNERS can now have indep endant speed control up down speeds new UP5valve$289 5 NEW NEW Secondary door control valve UP4 used conjunction UP2 valve will provide control tail-wheel doors MUSTANGS secondary doors need stay open near down though main doors closedsuch 825 $4495 NEW 7/16 dia DOOR CYLINDERS 1 stroke 13 lb thrust metal body $2185 NEW Door cylinder 5/16 dia 1 inch stroke 8 lb thrust metal body $1900 UP1 Independent speed control & switching struts $2895 UP2Strut & door control Mustangs Door opens strut lowers door closes Door opens strut raises door closes $7465100 INCH MUSTANG RETRACTS 50 LB RATING UP3 Strut & door control valve P47 Door opens-strut lowers-Totally enclosed mechanism-all metal-i inch air cylinder-85 degre door stays open Strut raises-door closes$7465retraction Fits between ribs$57900 including UP2 valve ULTRA PRECISION Technical Services Ltd 1244 Honeysuckle Crescent Oakville OntarioL6H 2S8 Canada Phone 905 842 1703 Dealer inquiries welcomeAll prices US fundsShipping valves & cylinders $450 crashunlike epoxy hard glues will tear foam Add fillets under wing excess silicone Form Popsicle stick wet finger Set some weight wing hold place set aside overnight cure Double-check wing position saddle get negative incidence wont fly worth hoot big hurry may tape wing using care keep wing tight incidence doesnt change flight can untape wing silicone down later date Tape ailerons place least /8 inch gap wont bind go up down sure clear fuselage Tape elevator did ailerons quick neat way attach control horns position nylon horn drill 1/16 hole screws would go Push wood toothpick thats too fat go through holes horn through horn wood add thin CyA Cut toothpick off wire cutters youre done Radio Installation Cut holes foam indicated Tape radio gear place wont fall out accidentally elevator servo goes rear hole sure position receiver can plug servo leads Tape batteries necessary ballast airplane check center gravity CG CU want two inches back leading edge good starting point cut holes foam install whatevers left Just let pushrods hardware stick up breeze its easier work afun airplane can just tape everything surface airplane until youre sure position Final Notes Set control throws I8 up down surfaces first flight may ease CU back 212 inches after have some chance practice gets squirrely stalls lot have gone too far Floyd lightair floater needs some speed fly have recovered prototype three times foam still good Repairs can made silicone glue just retaping One-design contests have really inspired few members verge first Floyd 3B contest Yep multi-task like F3B Floyds Floyds have launched histarts thermal quite well make tight circles can core very small thermals Distance speed tasks will show true strategists No matter what you cannot make airplane beautiful please dont waste flying time trying should fun durable Build mind come fly us odel Aviation and EaSY Build WI hEflhldla Includes Full instructions historical notes plus WW vintage aeroplane hanger model photocopy Rotary engines ven spin props rinted full color quality Inglish cardstock Looks layed WWI dogfight mobile Approx i__ 160 scale Avail00 Museum y directlyPAID ARE YOU FL YI/V15 40 110 .RO e3 4g 58 Launcher OMETHINl5 5MALLER ~fLaiincher Pit CreW TMNUJWw&PIt CrewT6 EVERY TIME YOUDONT luST START YOURTALK ABOLII ENliINE OR TUNE IT SAFETY UP YOU 5HOULO BE USIA/li RESTRAI//IA5OMETHINI5 DEVICE ORABOUT IT YOURE AT RISK TRY IT IF WHY TAKE CHANCESYOU DONT LIKE IT WELL BUY ~tAItAAIT BACK! Industry Associate CALL THREE VERSIONS AVAILALETODAY 515 RIRO SPORT PLANE COVTROL LINE DEALER Designed Ta Change Way People Flyl LANCELOT CT SW OLYMPIA WA 95515 1360 755-5461 FAX 1350956-3419 iELectroVynamics Inc 313 534-6514 Fax 313 534-1390 9557 CROSLEY REDFORD MI 48239

Author: J. Walls


Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/07
Page Numbers: 39, 40, 41, 43, 44, 45, 46, 48

NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT Battery pack 4 Receiver Aileron Servo Stab 18 x 3 Wing should have 1 2 degrees positive incidence 1/16 balsa 1/8 thick Optional tn-stock shown pack CG Wing incidence exaggerated 9am May 17 1994 one-design contest begins have 8-JO people ready start building airplanes willfly races today sky overcast no wind However 1230 have wind 19 entrants have built test flown planes spectators turn judges flags banners sun and. race three young men challenging old guys Andy Schuler fastest heat race time day really old guys worried Jim Roberts has flying Pylon racers winning contests over valley determined kick some butt Dean Thomas no contest experience fast nonetheless Everyone else old near 40 beyond. needed re-kindle interestbut Cheaper airplanes One-design events Races figured ridiculously low price airplane kit would encourage/shame club members participating one-design event would allow everyone equal chance doing well Races very exciting watch nonfliers could enjoy event Maybe could things once could make model easy enough build cheap actual design would become secondary since would equal anyway Speed required good racing parity Foot races can 9 SE1O99 99981II SI 99j~ Airfoil ends July1995 43 Ailerons 22I4 X 11/411 7 Elevator Servo Fin 5 x 5 JI Designed Jess Walls May 1994 Three hours before race 20 identical kits waiting built Early finishers helped slower builders Airfoil ends station 18 7-inch chord ailerons chord 8 814 inches NEED RIC ACCESSORIES FLY TO HITEC RCD FOR ALL YOUR ACCESSORY NEEDS 6 Y harness 7351# II 6 Buffered Y harness 7354# LI 12 Aileron Extension 7345# 24 Aileron Extension 7346# 6 Buffered Servo Conn 7356# 9 Male Servo Conn 7342# 9 Female shown 7343# Switch Harness w/Battery & Clip 72 15# Please specify connector type orderi ng Part #followed Airt J Fut S Hitec/RCD & JR ALSO AVAILABLE 50 ft Bulk Servo Wire 3001 Rubber Ducky Antenna 1125 Flight Preserver w/Velcro 8480 hiiec RCD 10729 Wheatlands Ave #C Santee CA 9207 1-2883 619 258-4940 extremely competitive fastest people go 20 mph races should much closer because entrants have same power sources wind gravity Gary Guttermuth met up Andy eliminations Gary saw quick Andy way could beat Andy pur pressure hope kid cracked worked lap #3 Andy flew too low got stuck bushes Gary took easy andfinishedfor win Design Windy slopes eat airplanes have build strong good repairs real slope pilot have go other extreme build light airplane wont have enough inertia hurt itself several foam planes fit last category werent cheap enough Floyd uses what liked about designs seen made simple possible prefabricated enough airplane could built contest way wouldnt enough time figure out loopholes improvements would give big advantage ace builders Most emphasis would flying Changes included pink foam instead white now can figure out got name wouldnt need spars wood reinforcement shorter moment less waste longer span case wind light less streamlined fuselage strength ease production covering thicker cambered airfoil strong beginner-friendly smaller ailerons balance control feel cheaper packing tape cost major factor Joe Geiger met up Jim eliminations just edged out victory after really close battle race long lead changed lap Joe beaten Jim heat races grudge match contest Did mention cheap about $7 total including entry fee covering hardware course price didnt NEED SCALE DOCUMENTATION Antiques Military Civilian Helicopters Sailplanes have worlds largest aircraft documentation collection 5500 different full color photo studies 1905-1995 30000 3-view line drawings New 1995 CataloglGuide 168 pages Only $800 Canada $900 Overseas $1400 Bob Bankas Scale Model Research 3114 Yukon Avenue a Mesa CA 92626 include labor shipping overheadit club project entrant bring transmitter receiver battery pack two servos did careful shopping creative materials choices early Floyds assembled tapeno glue anywhere brass welding rod pushrod ends attached barbecue skewer pushrods tape Some very fast pilots eliminated themselves trying too hard Some tried turn too sharply stalled spend extra time recovering lost altitude Others just flew too fast got below good lift area have finish before can win also some unlucky breaks eliminated competitive fliers Did Work first airplane flew 1130 am races began 1230 entrants test-flown 19 official entries made largest-ever club event After three rounds four-lap heats elimination-type runoff top eight pilots really competitive flights experienced racers reported sweaty palms butterfly stomachs just like real races us came just fun treated great exhibition skill technique final element exercise fun format fun betcha Guys have flying RC years spend thousands dollars airplanes shaking heads saying fun have ever flying models Fun dependent much spend might get satisfaction personal pride building fabulously detailed Scale model likely have fun get throw-it-together toy same everyone elses half contestants still flying fun four oclock hour after races over midairs radio failures bush crashes tree crashes ground crashes Floyds still flyable needed 10-minute fixes end day 44 Model Aviation ng eliminations Mitch Robinson Joe midair collision end first lap Mitchs airplane blown downwind landing area Joe recovered completed course win Mitch beaten both Joe Gary during heat races Racing always truest test fastest have fast win main factors contribute fun element low cost ease flying Low cost means less-stressful flying pilot can feel free try maneuver has high risk factor worry will have blown budget year attempt fails Besides like foamies airplane bounces Floyd great aileron trainer will loop roll fly inverted outside loops just well specialized designs Since designed flown beginners can look away time time instead concentrating totally flying Some slope models require constant input controls disaster soon follows floyd Relatively high drag keeps speed down things happen slowly other slope models time Floyds require unnatural concentration eight nine same color remember air together Its flying thats hardits keeping track yours Its also lot fun fly bunch other people Floyd encourages formation flying much harder thought touches dont hurt third element particular design ugly once its flying remember what cost looks better better few dollars worth foam evenings building time big investment Most ideas worked design still evolving Changes easy make can try new ideas improve its flying qualities whenever have brainstormor crackpot notionbecause can always change back size control surfaces has refined better suit sport flying Construction techniques limited maximum weight stipulation 22 ounces wing loading eight ounces per square foot Wings fuselage must remain stock allow two inches extra span case someone wants try improved wingtip design Since airplanes can easily modified suit individual preferences major performance changes way other one-design format also lends itself aerobatic contests fun-flytype events luck events emphasized along skill events beginners can have chance win award Theres nothing will permanently enthuse person winning something have kept rules minimum isnt much room variation anyway 1 Wing fuselage must supplied 2 Wing must covered tape 3 Maximum span 50 inches 4 Maximum weight 22 ounces eight ounces per square footwing loading 5 Two servos maximum Good close racing day Some seasoned pilots tried too hard didn tfinish cut turns lost Young guys have advantage quick reflexes sharp eyes old guys have cunning experience Its closer match would think Andy won flyoff against Mitch third final Joe Gary Another nip-and-tuck battle lead changing almost turn Joe won Both pilots worn out several added benefits one-design build-them-together fly-themtogether format Less-experienced builders get see other people put model together experienced see techniques wouldnt have occurred People have always wanted fly gliders find group activity perfect opportunity try something new Several power-only fliers made transition motorless models day Billy Fraser made eliminations camaraderie ADJUST YOUR ENGINE FROM ANYWHERE ON YOUR MODEL OR IN FLIGHT Atlantic R/C MIXTURE VALVE Does what needle valve does better Safe Gets fingers away prop making mixture adjustments Convenient Lets put mixture adjustment wherever wantno need cut hole cowl needle valve Great scale models & Easy inexpensive in-flight mixture control terrific convenience must competitorsnever again blow flight cause bad mixture setting No engine modifications needed Engine shutoff capability* plus in-flight manual mixture control using valve Also can used smoke shutoff new patented product works pinching fuel line using same principle used pre cisely control hospital Vs Specifically designed maintain exact mixture setting no matter what models maneuvers Engine operates nor mallylust open needle valve little cut off remove want Includes parts use either remote manual in-flight mixture valve Lever ternal cam omitted used remote valve Available either short recommended br flight mixture control long adjustment screw needle 2 4 cycle glow plug en gines can use medium fuel tubing aircraft boats & cars Only $995 Check dealer order direct Call 703 gi 37278 send check MO Atlantic RIG Prod ucts Inc P0 Box 523007 Springlield VA22152 Specify short 3/8 long 1 1/4 adjustment screw ordering Plus $250 shipping & han dling Free S&H orders 2 VA residents please add 45% sales tax Assembly required Requires extra channel servo US patent 5297526 Oealer inquiries invited PILATUS PORTER GIANT SCALE 9925 July1995 45 IKON offers largest selection giant scale kits world 1/4 UML IUO order kits call 1-800-327-7198 log fine kits send $400 Idaho Residents Add 5% Stale Sales Tax Add $400 Shipping 1 Kit $600 Shipping 2 Foreign Orders Add 20% Shipping Dealer Inquires Invited Catalog $200 Free Kit Order Herr Engineering Corp 1431 Chaffee Dr Suite 3 Titusyille FL 32780 407-264-2488 building together added bonus Still Good Im sure will enjoy building flying Floyd Building group definitely big part fun Hying group Floyds better Construction sounds harder Remember its just toy CONSTRUCTION great first-foam-cutting project clubs could take advantage opportunity introduce new skills members Two-inch-thick Foamular 150 pink foam insulation may secret durability Floyd 4 x 8-foot sheet costs $25 area Thats enough foam dozen Floyds White beaded foam will crumble tear try repair cant cut foam isnt member club can cut order foam parts Datamaster Designs 605 West Clark St Eureka CA 95501 Tel [707] 445-8425 $15 plus shipping first step assemble kit Check bill materials select wood hardware want use Get high-quality name-brand packing tapethe cheap stuff wont last Dont waste money contest balsathis thing light enough may seal finish wood way like leave bare Wing Check sure lot fuzz cores tape wont stick very well can clean fuzz off rag bare hand Use sanding block medium paper sand leading edge wing smoothly round Any low spots can filled light spackie sanded dry tape will bridge small nicks gouges main wing spar used one-inch strapping tape tip tip thickest point airfoil less-flexible wing 1 x 36 piece light fiberglass cloth may epoxied top bottom place tape Lay four-foot piece regular packing tape flat surface sticky side up Set wing core trailing edge down center tape wrap edges up onto wing surface will rear spar Cover wing regular packing tape starting trailing edge running tip tip may wrap around tip like Only layer necessary little overlap wont hurt much easier Unroll six inches tape time press down wing get wrinkle dont pull tape up try smooth out tape will re-stick foam its little wrinkle just smooth down go its huge pull tape up just before bad spot cut tape throw bad part away go tape doesnt add much strength no advantage using lot itjust chance wrinkles Fuselage strength tape fuselage lengthwise top bottom sides layer tape Rounding corners may look better will harder cover Cut tape out saddle airfoil once sides place Final Assembly Sand shape stabilizer elevator ailerons finif must also need decide whether glue tape like tape because can pull off want experiment different locations shapes sizes decide use tape proceed follows lay stabilizer place fuselage starting three inches front stab Run tape over top down back along bottom fuselage hold stab place Run six-inch piece tape around fuselage just front stab keep stab tape coming up stab loose make fillets under stab short pieces tape Use finger form radius push tape corner Silicone bathtub calk similar may used glue tail fuselage Position rudder tape glue place prefer tape fin side fuselage because its easy looks goofy works just well centralized fins Use silicone glue attach wing ft sticks tape will give little 46 Model Aviation ds Leader LASER CUT Model Air chnolc RYAN S-T30 Span Complete Kit Rubber Powered Free Flight Scale K-104 $3695 See us atthe REALISTIC MOTION RETRACT CONTROL VALVES See usatthe WRAM ShowAll valves feature exhaust speed controlToledo Show have expanded range retract control valves cover needsThese valves work standard servos door sequancing done inside valve speed control throw away troublesome restrictors NEW ATTENTION SPRING AIR OWNERS can now have indep endant speed control up down speeds new UP5valve$289 5 NEW NEW Secondary door control valve UP4 used conjunction UP2 valve will provide control tail-wheel doors MUSTANGS secondary doors need stay open near down though main doors closedsuch 825 $4495 NEW 7/16 dia DOOR CYLINDERS 1 stroke 13 lb thrust metal body $2185 NEW Door cylinder 5/16 dia 1 inch stroke 8 lb thrust metal body $1900 UP1 Independent speed control & switching struts $2895 UP2Strut & door control Mustangs Door opens strut lowers door closes Door opens strut raises door closes $7465100 INCH MUSTANG RETRACTS 50 LB RATING UP3 Strut & door control valve P47 Door opens-strut lowers-Totally enclosed mechanism-all metal-i inch air cylinder-85 degre door stays open Strut raises-door closes$7465retraction Fits between ribs$57900 including UP2 valve ULTRA PRECISION Technical Services Ltd 1244 Honeysuckle Crescent Oakville OntarioL6H 2S8 Canada Phone 905 842 1703 Dealer inquiries welcomeAll prices US fundsShipping valves & cylinders $450 crashunlike epoxy hard glues will tear foam Add fillets under wing excess silicone Form Popsicle stick wet finger Set some weight wing hold place set aside overnight cure Double-check wing position saddle get negative incidence wont fly worth hoot big hurry may tape wing using care keep wing tight incidence doesnt change flight can untape wing silicone down later date Tape ailerons place least /8 inch gap wont bind go up down sure clear fuselage Tape elevator did ailerons quick neat way attach control horns position nylon horn drill 1/16 hole screws would go Push wood toothpick thats too fat go through holes horn through horn wood add thin CyA Cut toothpick off wire cutters youre done Radio Installation Cut holes foam indicated Tape radio gear place wont fall out accidentally elevator servo goes rear hole sure position receiver can plug servo leads Tape batteries necessary ballast airplane check center gravity CG CU want two inches back leading edge good starting point cut holes foam install whatevers left Just let pushrods hardware stick up breeze its easier work afun airplane can just tape everything surface airplane until youre sure position Final Notes Set control throws I8 up down surfaces first flight may ease CU back 212 inches after have some chance practice gets squirrely stalls lot have gone too far Floyd lightair floater needs some speed fly have recovered prototype three times foam still good Repairs can made silicone glue just retaping One-design contests have really inspired few members verge first Floyd 3B contest Yep multi-task like F3B Floyds Floyds have launched histarts thermal quite well make tight circles can core very small thermals Distance speed tasks will show true strategists No matter what you cannot make airplane beautiful please dont waste flying time trying should fun durable Build mind come fly us odel Aviation and EaSY Build WI hEflhldla Includes Full instructions historical notes plus WW vintage aeroplane hanger model photocopy Rotary engines ven spin props rinted full color quality Inglish cardstock Looks layed WWI dogfight mobile Approx i__ 160 scale Avail00 Museum y directlyPAID ARE YOU FL YI/V15 40 110 .RO e3 4g 58 Launcher OMETHINl5 5MALLER ~fLaiincher Pit CreW TMNUJWw&PIt CrewT6 EVERY TIME YOUDONT luST START YOURTALK ABOLII ENliINE OR TUNE IT SAFETY UP YOU 5HOULO BE USIA/li RESTRAI//IA5OMETHINI5 DEVICE ORABOUT IT YOURE AT RISK TRY IT IF WHY TAKE CHANCESYOU DONT LIKE IT WELL BUY ~tAItAAIT BACK! Industry Associate CALL THREE VERSIONS AVAILALETODAY 515 RIRO SPORT PLANE COVTROL LINE DEALER Designed Ta Change Way People Flyl LANCELOT CT SW OLYMPIA WA 95515 1360 755-5461 FAX 1350956-3419 iELectroVynamics Inc 313 534-6514 Fax 313 534-1390 9557 CROSLEY REDFORD MI 48239

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