U Dr DB Mathews &4ly7LIJ L7 Lt#iuiuu C SCALE DURATION During nearly twenty years Ive writing model magazines nothing has equaled response comments RC Scale Duration October 1994 column others agree building thermaling scale models size would terrific fun Input has varied regarding mechanisms develop rules response concept has totally favorable Several letters indicate preference using fuel allotment approach similar Norm Rosenstocks Texaco proposal July 1994 issue magazine Other writers prefer using power duration climb-and-glide rules currently AMA rule book Some express concerns over suggested use standard engine still others uneasy about ROG requirements Frankly really dont care idea evolves competitive basis will delegate rules development care concept will certainly work stimulus tie SAM Society Antique Modelers soaring Sport Scale competitors together rules should developed involvednot fly personal challenges enjoyment limited early experience indicates ARCSD sufficiently challenging stimulate anyone rewarding builder hours pure modeling joy As Defender merrily thermaling away commented flying friends loves thermal Old-Timers fulfilled childhood dream Scale model built like some old 25cent rubber-powered model riding boomer held suspension some magical handyet going land feet Truly beautiful sight could see fool thing unlike 12A used modified Clark Y section flat-bottom airfoil folks Over over again type section has proven taciturn tolerant balance points moderately thick leading edge combined thickish high point provides good low-speed performance wild instability high throttle setup much like commonly used simpler Old-Timers wing 30 positive incidence 40 dihedral washout both wingtips 30 downthrust 20 right thrust balance 1/3 mean chord stab 2o free flight settings should An ARCSD actually quite capable flying radio inputsat least theory Aeronca Defender writing about Scale Duration concept back May October issue actually built model test parameters Hate admit its true Id based idea years experience Old-Timers size felt pretty sure idea really did need build model proof four-channel Sport Scale Aeronca Defender construction article photo October column just completed being lazy seemed natural use outlines heavier Defender basis duration design Both 1/6 scale gives 70-inch span chord 10 inches wing area 680 square inches biggest challenge design structure would sufficiently strong withstand turbulence often present thermals light enough hold wing loading 10 ounces per square foot bare-bones photo illustrates structure conceived Using classic stick-and-stringer construction selecting wood carefully using torsion-bar wire gear limiting scale detail paint just enough make model recognizable strapping wing rubber bands truly building model like Old-Timer able build model slightly underweight Contrary own words did use miniservos 100 mAh battery quickly discovered battery field-charged before flight actually did have enough capacity 20-minute-plus flights model quite capable dont want know found out now use 225 mAh pack would possible build weight still using standard servos lightweight receiver used model covered lighter materials such Micafilm bond paper substituted 1/64 plywood window frames narrower trailing edge used wing K&B 20 almost too much power column waffled between engine runs 30 60 seconds minute will put Defender out sight little challenge obtaining nineminute flight sort altitude 30 seconds makes much sense stock K&B muffler superb opted 1-Tec incowl unit works very nicely rather having cut away 78 Model Aviation ors 70-inch-span Aeronca Model T Defender RC Scale Duration K&B 20 power details text Bare bones Defender Light strong produce 10ounces-per-square-foot wing loading much Fiberglass Master cowl two-ounce tank way too big smallest could find quickly found advisable climb Defender open left-hand circles handle power 30 seconds throttle closed model allowed hunt thermals its own An edge-of-the-stall mushy sort glide works well once lift encountered Defender will invariably tighten glide circle climb beautifully lift very strong radio system must used avoid overtightening circle once trim tabs adjusted model can left its own preferences very little input ground Defender tends lock thermal just float effortlessly anything beautiful flying watching brightly colored model circle climb unaided up up cloud-studded afternoon sky close flying like bird can get Landings naturally dead-stick model light forward speed slow needs line up keep wings levelit will rest difficult land non-aileron model sufficient dihedral used pure unadulterated fun RC Scale Duration thing winner dont land smile ear ear after thermaling Scale model moribundor least terrible old grouch plan gather up segments submit Defender publication before Spring have some other favorite Scale subject theyd like develop use go after classic rubber-powered Scale designs could enlarged using structure similar completely satisfactory result few suitable gas designs around could treated same way Earl Stahls Fokker DVIII comes mind Eut Tileston has successfully flown Peerless Taylor Cubs regular SAM RC Assist events several years some inspiration let recommend Ken Sykora s Old Time Model Supply catalog has page after page plan listings suitable rubber-powered Scale designs Included double-sized Stahl plans would need 20-30% enlargement local blueprint shop Send $2 Box 7334 Van Nuys CA 91409 Wild Side Jim McCoul Orlando Florida guy enlarged RC Fierce Arrow featured few months ago man enjoys hobby fullest also sent photos several model boats based full-scale units used Disney World Jim also included photos strangest scale model have ever seen says gator five feet long made Styrofoam plywood its eyes large cat-eye marbles light up runs gets laughs funny comments Great fun Thats what hobby about Can imagine excitement potential running thing around corner some swimming beach up north saw first Speaking beaches am likely poorest speller America Bill Winter once expressed concern bad spelling might contagious know no sand name Beech Aircraft Co nor wind manufacturer Rearwin Speedster Its amazing often spelled Beach Rearwind Additionally WACO pronounced sound like city Texas Actually sounds like whack-o way-co Kloud King XL Perhaps enduring project Ive ever published update Mickey DeAngelis Kloud King published July 1975 Model Aviation still available plan #103 simplicity design combined its excellent flying traits lead enlarge 900 square inches publish Kloud King XL Roman numerals 40 Flying Models July 1980 version retained virtues smaller project added advantages increased size Several garage operations have produced kits version over years outstanding has efforts B&M Model Co 22290W 1050 North Layton Utah 84041 current product just kit pieces wingtips prelaminated balsa part fuselage box preassembled high-quality sawed balsa used throughout Great attention detail has followed preassembled landing gear sections brazed together wire-wrapped soldered neatly brazed polished high-quality product will enable modeler easily build high-quality model darn-good-flying Old-Timer receive no monetary compensation project just nice feeling Ive involved something will source hours Flying Fun 480 Model Aviation ey DeAngelis Kioud King XL high-quality B&M Models kit address text Power 46 four-stroke Scale model Five-foot-long Styrofoam RC alligator Jim McCoul Orlando Florida Look teeth
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/03
Page Numbers: 78, 80
U Dr DB Mathews &4ly7LIJ L7 Lt#iuiuu C SCALE DURATION During nearly twenty years Ive writing model magazines nothing has equaled response comments RC Scale Duration October 1994 column others agree building thermaling scale models size would terrific fun Input has varied regarding mechanisms develop rules response concept has totally favorable Several letters indicate preference using fuel allotment approach similar Norm Rosenstocks Texaco proposal July 1994 issue magazine Other writers prefer using power duration climb-and-glide rules currently AMA rule book Some express concerns over suggested use standard engine still others uneasy about ROG requirements Frankly really dont care idea evolves competitive basis will delegate rules development care concept will certainly work stimulus tie SAM Society Antique Modelers soaring Sport Scale competitors together rules should developed involvednot fly personal challenges enjoyment limited early experience indicates ARCSD sufficiently challenging stimulate anyone rewarding builder hours pure modeling joy As Defender merrily thermaling away commented flying friends loves thermal Old-Timers fulfilled childhood dream Scale model built like some old 25cent rubber-powered model riding boomer held suspension some magical handyet going land feet Truly beautiful sight could see fool thing unlike 12A used modified Clark Y section flat-bottom airfoil folks Over over again type section has proven taciturn tolerant balance points moderately thick leading edge combined thickish high point provides good low-speed performance wild instability high throttle setup much like commonly used simpler Old-Timers wing 30 positive incidence 40 dihedral washout both wingtips 30 downthrust 20 right thrust balance 1/3 mean chord stab 2o free flight settings should An ARCSD actually quite capable flying radio inputsat least theory Aeronca Defender writing about Scale Duration concept back May October issue actually built model test parameters Hate admit its true Id based idea years experience Old-Timers size felt pretty sure idea really did need build model proof four-channel Sport Scale Aeronca Defender construction article photo October column just completed being lazy seemed natural use outlines heavier Defender basis duration design Both 1/6 scale gives 70-inch span chord 10 inches wing area 680 square inches biggest challenge design structure would sufficiently strong withstand turbulence often present thermals light enough hold wing loading 10 ounces per square foot bare-bones photo illustrates structure conceived Using classic stick-and-stringer construction selecting wood carefully using torsion-bar wire gear limiting scale detail paint just enough make model recognizable strapping wing rubber bands truly building model like Old-Timer able build model slightly underweight Contrary own words did use miniservos 100 mAh battery quickly discovered battery field-charged before flight actually did have enough capacity 20-minute-plus flights model quite capable dont want know found out now use 225 mAh pack would possible build weight still using standard servos lightweight receiver used model covered lighter materials such Micafilm bond paper substituted 1/64 plywood window frames narrower trailing edge used wing K&B 20 almost too much power column waffled between engine runs 30 60 seconds minute will put Defender out sight little challenge obtaining nineminute flight sort altitude 30 seconds makes much sense stock K&B muffler superb opted 1-Tec incowl unit works very nicely rather having cut away 78 Model Aviation ors 70-inch-span Aeronca Model T Defender RC Scale Duration K&B 20 power details text Bare bones Defender Light strong produce 10ounces-per-square-foot wing loading much Fiberglass Master cowl two-ounce tank way too big smallest could find quickly found advisable climb Defender open left-hand circles handle power 30 seconds throttle closed model allowed hunt thermals its own An edge-of-the-stall mushy sort glide works well once lift encountered Defender will invariably tighten glide circle climb beautifully lift very strong radio system must used avoid overtightening circle once trim tabs adjusted model can left its own preferences very little input ground Defender tends lock thermal just float effortlessly anything beautiful flying watching brightly colored model circle climb unaided up up cloud-studded afternoon sky close flying like bird can get Landings naturally dead-stick model light forward speed slow needs line up keep wings levelit will rest difficult land non-aileron model sufficient dihedral used pure unadulterated fun RC Scale Duration thing winner dont land smile ear ear after thermaling Scale model moribundor least terrible old grouch plan gather up segments submit Defender publication before Spring have some other favorite Scale subject theyd like develop use go after classic rubber-powered Scale designs could enlarged using structure similar completely satisfactory result few suitable gas designs around could treated same way Earl Stahls Fokker DVIII comes mind Eut Tileston has successfully flown Peerless Taylor Cubs regular SAM RC Assist events several years some inspiration let recommend Ken Sykora s Old Time Model Supply catalog has page after page plan listings suitable rubber-powered Scale designs Included double-sized Stahl plans would need 20-30% enlargement local blueprint shop Send $2 Box 7334 Van Nuys CA 91409 Wild Side Jim McCoul Orlando Florida guy enlarged RC Fierce Arrow featured few months ago man enjoys hobby fullest also sent photos several model boats based full-scale units used Disney World Jim also included photos strangest scale model have ever seen says gator five feet long made Styrofoam plywood its eyes large cat-eye marbles light up runs gets laughs funny comments Great fun Thats what hobby about Can imagine excitement potential running thing around corner some swimming beach up north saw first Speaking beaches am likely poorest speller America Bill Winter once expressed concern bad spelling might contagious know no sand name Beech Aircraft Co nor wind manufacturer Rearwin Speedster Its amazing often spelled Beach Rearwind Additionally WACO pronounced sound like city Texas Actually sounds like whack-o way-co Kloud King XL Perhaps enduring project Ive ever published update Mickey DeAngelis Kloud King published July 1975 Model Aviation still available plan #103 simplicity design combined its excellent flying traits lead enlarge 900 square inches publish Kloud King XL Roman numerals 40 Flying Models July 1980 version retained virtues smaller project added advantages increased size Several garage operations have produced kits version over years outstanding has efforts B&M Model Co 22290W 1050 North Layton Utah 84041 current product just kit pieces wingtips prelaminated balsa part fuselage box preassembled high-quality sawed balsa used throughout Great attention detail has followed preassembled landing gear sections brazed together wire-wrapped soldered neatly brazed polished high-quality product will enable modeler easily build high-quality model darn-good-flying Old-Timer receive no monetary compensation project just nice feeling Ive involved something will source hours Flying Fun 480 Model Aviation ey DeAngelis Kioud King XL high-quality B&M Models kit address text Power 46 four-stroke Scale model Five-foot-long Styrofoam RC alligator Jim McCoul Orlando Florida Look teeth