U Dr DB Mathews 1 k-fl THIS IS BEING written midSeptemberthe peak season fun-flys fly-ins rallies whatever want call events Ive attended far have experienced record-breaking attendance nearly 100 fliers Labor Day 49th Jumbo Kansas City Missouri 75 Wichita IMAA event local fun-fly nearly 50 read 267 pilots Joe Nail Memorial held Greenville South Carolina evident popularity non-competition events increasing also have noticed attendance competitive events area continues dwindle Obviously more pilots spectators being attracted social events winners folks biggest smiles camaraderie important trophies winning friends much satisfying defeating June 1993 column mentioned potential fun flying Electric RC models small bodies water residential areas brought about some neat photos letter Jon Svendsen Anchorage Alaska thumbnail description contemporary world 747 captain Japan Airlines Jon Norway living Anchorage Alaska letter written layover Sao Paulo Brazil Jons letter full useful nutsand-bolts material Electric flying general off-water particular Im going quote extensively right Electric float planes fly can fly very well indeed easily ROW rise off water Moreover technology accomplish has around over decade dont need foreign components badly translated instructions nor large doses highly technical information best products Electric float flying made established American manufacturers Because have known several years well can work big puzzle catching quickly Obviously has bad experiences bad equipment built-in prejudice result Mitch Polings two articles 1985 June July issues Model Aviation section float planes book got interest ordered plans Aquasport RCM #907 Shortly after flew Denvers Cherry Creek reservoir great success inconvenience traveling considerable distance order fly new employer insisted move Anchorage first requirement house-hunting location lake wanted just step out living room fly because Im lazy wants fly conditions mood right Sometimes less hour free time available using time travel flying site wastes Unfortunately found bigger lakes have bigger homes bigger price tags finally found condo little duck pond never tried flying such small crowded site June 1993 third Aquasport ready tested larger unpopulated lake knew good soon took duck pond total success maneuvers easily within narrow confines small lake negotiating obstacles handy margin No radio problems have experienced either course side ecology other So far no complaints about noise really isnt have seen lots smiles curiosity repeated comments quiet Aquasport certainly couldnt bother anyone truly welcome course Alaskans may have open mind also would probably take shotgun didnt like ardent fan seems mother duck two small ones always seem paddle up take look say Hi truly heartwarming experience wonderfully passion can blend local life small pond Thus water beckons glass smooth surface early summer morning no longer just wish could go fly grab Aquasport transmitter 80 Model Aviation Svendsens Aquasport obviously doesnt bother motherAstro cobalt 15 direct drive Jomar SM-4 speed control SR duck family silently glides bybatteries good solid design provides delightful flying two three charged-up battery packs step out living room enjoy flying its best works really works June 1993 column mentioned astonishment Ace Puddle Masters performance little airplane just simply knocked sideways previous experiences judgments Electric flying Id tried little Electric flying observed several flying mates efforts kit designs concluded best Electrics overweight powered gliders worst hopelessly underpowered monstrosities attitude illustrates Jon Svendsen s point tend test out Electricpowered models cheap equipment encounter marginal results based experience condemn whole concept After considerable thought over Puddle Master experience Ive come conclusion expressed Jon s letter Electric-powered models everything else get what pay Judging Electric RC based models built flown holding down costs see works primary consideration similar evaluating RC basis some cheap ready-to-fly foam-and-vinyl mess ancient history starting out powered free flight GHQ Thor right dont bother Jon Svendsens advice please aware just going Electric does guarantee success Ive Electrics Im sure critical about quality wet-powered models outstanding products market appear some quite good Inexpensive should confused simple components must first-rate must willing pay quality Think about fliers seem having consistent success Electric power also using highquality motors batteries chargers speed controls etc unlike fliers seem have best results wet-powered models conclusion Electric RC works works well therefore make commitment Electrics willing spend money correctly rewards Like rest tend read modeling product ads make snap decisions about file away memory really knowing facts products show up local hobby shop fly-in examine become knowledgeable other hand opportunity look products over first-hand doesnt occur remain aware uninformed Several catalogs brochures point out need sending couple bucks manufacturers catalogs understand what being offered instance Bill Hannans Runway Box 210 Magalia CA 95954 Tel 916 873-6421 has large selection books three-views manuals great interest modelers just build rubber-power Scale presumed Bills Runway excellent source books Ive mentioned recent columns well new Vultee Aircraft 1932-194 7 Aeronca Photo History Paul Matt Drawings Another example large group plans-only sellers particularly Jumbo Scale projects Ive interested some models have always shied away complexity cutting wood parts developing canopies cowls wire parts etc All-American Kit Cutters 365 Dutch Neck Road Hightstown NJ 08520 Tel 609 443-3175 can provide kits components various planssellers designs brochure states about two-thirds requests IMAA-legal-size planes Most popular Ziroli Hostetler Barron Bob Holman Pepino Don Smith Don Neil designs can cut wood bend wire provide specialized hardware refer fiberglass vacuum-formed parts Whether dream project something popular designer something obscure something original folks can great help Still another supplier catalog worth having icularly rubber-powered Scale duration Old-Timer Model Supply PO Box 7334 Van Nuys CA 91409 long line really-difficult-to-locate supplies well huge list construction drawings wefi worth $2 products offered havent seen advertised long time silver other nitrate dope colors readers treated very badly mother nature 1993 Lets hope lives returning normal new year will better everyone will have numerous opportunities build lots models winter fly fun next spring 4February 1994 81 Although Jons Aquasport flown highly-populated area nothing quite pretty float plane gently settling havent complaints about noise onto glassy water after splendid flight
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/02
Page Numbers: 80, 81
U Dr DB Mathews 1 k-fl THIS IS BEING written midSeptemberthe peak season fun-flys fly-ins rallies whatever want call events Ive attended far have experienced record-breaking attendance nearly 100 fliers Labor Day 49th Jumbo Kansas City Missouri 75 Wichita IMAA event local fun-fly nearly 50 read 267 pilots Joe Nail Memorial held Greenville South Carolina evident popularity non-competition events increasing also have noticed attendance competitive events area continues dwindle Obviously more pilots spectators being attracted social events winners folks biggest smiles camaraderie important trophies winning friends much satisfying defeating June 1993 column mentioned potential fun flying Electric RC models small bodies water residential areas brought about some neat photos letter Jon Svendsen Anchorage Alaska thumbnail description contemporary world 747 captain Japan Airlines Jon Norway living Anchorage Alaska letter written layover Sao Paulo Brazil Jons letter full useful nutsand-bolts material Electric flying general off-water particular Im going quote extensively right Electric float planes fly can fly very well indeed easily ROW rise off water Moreover technology accomplish has around over decade dont need foreign components badly translated instructions nor large doses highly technical information best products Electric float flying made established American manufacturers Because have known several years well can work big puzzle catching quickly Obviously has bad experiences bad equipment built-in prejudice result Mitch Polings two articles 1985 June July issues Model Aviation section float planes book got interest ordered plans Aquasport RCM #907 Shortly after flew Denvers Cherry Creek reservoir great success inconvenience traveling considerable distance order fly new employer insisted move Anchorage first requirement house-hunting location lake wanted just step out living room fly because Im lazy wants fly conditions mood right Sometimes less hour free time available using time travel flying site wastes Unfortunately found bigger lakes have bigger homes bigger price tags finally found condo little duck pond never tried flying such small crowded site June 1993 third Aquasport ready tested larger unpopulated lake knew good soon took duck pond total success maneuvers easily within narrow confines small lake negotiating obstacles handy margin No radio problems have experienced either course side ecology other So far no complaints about noise really isnt have seen lots smiles curiosity repeated comments quiet Aquasport certainly couldnt bother anyone truly welcome course Alaskans may have open mind also would probably take shotgun didnt like ardent fan seems mother duck two small ones always seem paddle up take look say Hi truly heartwarming experience wonderfully passion can blend local life small pond Thus water beckons glass smooth surface early summer morning no longer just wish could go fly grab Aquasport transmitter 80 Model Aviation Svendsens Aquasport obviously doesnt bother motherAstro cobalt 15 direct drive Jomar SM-4 speed control SR duck family silently glides bybatteries good solid design provides delightful flying two three charged-up battery packs step out living room enjoy flying its best works really works June 1993 column mentioned astonishment Ace Puddle Masters performance little airplane just simply knocked sideways previous experiences judgments Electric flying Id tried little Electric flying observed several flying mates efforts kit designs concluded best Electrics overweight powered gliders worst hopelessly underpowered monstrosities attitude illustrates Jon Svendsen s point tend test out Electricpowered models cheap equipment encounter marginal results based experience condemn whole concept After considerable thought over Puddle Master experience Ive come conclusion expressed Jon s letter Electric-powered models everything else get what pay Judging Electric RC based models built flown holding down costs see works primary consideration similar evaluating RC basis some cheap ready-to-fly foam-and-vinyl mess ancient history starting out powered free flight GHQ Thor right dont bother Jon Svendsens advice please aware just going Electric does guarantee success Ive Electrics Im sure critical about quality wet-powered models outstanding products market appear some quite good Inexpensive should confused simple components must first-rate must willing pay quality Think about fliers seem having consistent success Electric power also using highquality motors batteries chargers speed controls etc unlike fliers seem have best results wet-powered models conclusion Electric RC works works well therefore make commitment Electrics willing spend money correctly rewards Like rest tend read modeling product ads make snap decisions about file away memory really knowing facts products show up local hobby shop fly-in examine become knowledgeable other hand opportunity look products over first-hand doesnt occur remain aware uninformed Several catalogs brochures point out need sending couple bucks manufacturers catalogs understand what being offered instance Bill Hannans Runway Box 210 Magalia CA 95954 Tel 916 873-6421 has large selection books three-views manuals great interest modelers just build rubber-power Scale presumed Bills Runway excellent source books Ive mentioned recent columns well new Vultee Aircraft 1932-194 7 Aeronca Photo History Paul Matt Drawings Another example large group plans-only sellers particularly Jumbo Scale projects Ive interested some models have always shied away complexity cutting wood parts developing canopies cowls wire parts etc All-American Kit Cutters 365 Dutch Neck Road Hightstown NJ 08520 Tel 609 443-3175 can provide kits components various planssellers designs brochure states about two-thirds requests IMAA-legal-size planes Most popular Ziroli Hostetler Barron Bob Holman Pepino Don Smith Don Neil designs can cut wood bend wire provide specialized hardware refer fiberglass vacuum-formed parts Whether dream project something popular designer something obscure something original folks can great help Still another supplier catalog worth having icularly rubber-powered Scale duration Old-Timer Model Supply PO Box 7334 Van Nuys CA 91409 long line really-difficult-to-locate supplies well huge list construction drawings wefi worth $2 products offered havent seen advertised long time silver other nitrate dope colors readers treated very badly mother nature 1993 Lets hope lives returning normal new year will better everyone will have numerous opportunities build lots models winter fly fun next spring 4February 1994 81 Although Jons Aquasport flown highly-populated area nothing quite pretty float plane gently settling havent complaints about noise onto glassy water after splendid flight