Dr D B Mathews Flying Fun 909 N Maize Rd Townhouse 734 WichIta KS 67212 MORE DARN FUN Ive just returned enjoyable weekends Ive ever spent Ace R/C Float Fly first weekend June blessed absolutely perfect weather year Light winds moderate temperatures good cloud cover lots lots flying Traditionally Ace R/C staff members present some Saturday evening entertainment part buffet year really outdid themselves Ace has recently leased Higginsville Municipal Airport moved electronic repair R&D other parts its operation administration building large hangar Sort novel thata model aircraft manufacturer its own 3000-ft paved runway So decided take advantage big old hangar looks like 1942 put WW II USO show Sid Nelson brought full-size clipped-wing T-Craft put aerobatics demonstration climaxed inverted ribbon cut pigged out delicious buffet About sundown hangar struck magic Ace Players set up stage draped WW II tarps Aces bundled balsa log supply used walls behind lights dropped suddenly 1942 Since us around time nostalgia bug hit hard Imagine impersonations Kate Smith singing God Bless America Andrews Sisters singing Rum Coca Cola Marx Brothers sorts music era rush patriotic fever audience caught up program standing up yelling waving little flags placed chair Absolutely finest amateur theater presentation Ive ever seen An emotional experience Lets hope program will become tradition float fly What great big fun-filled event becoming Nearly 175 entries well over 300 models huge crowd spectators entries Montana Georgia Long Island Floridaand important everyone having tons just plain old fun No judgments no hassles over rules no stress just pure unadulterated fun Certainly too will have chance attend some similar fun-filled activities year Isnt extraordinary have fun events listed Contest Calendar Looks title might no longer appropriate Staying track Have opportunity see track tile flight October 1991 75 sional pilot Wayne Norns used FOX 40 engine out-of-the-mt modei De sign dimensions 36 x 22 x 4 Wayne used 1-In foam ribs Very stabie modei Want guess airplanes Wayne fuss An RC 4-60 see Mathewss January 1986 Model Aviation article same name HoI us Fenna half-size version foreground Eleven-year-old Andy Pound Terre Haute diana Ace Float Fly Wonder dad saying Youre going knife- Jim Moseley Ontario Canada built Baby Toots featured April 1950 Model Airplane edge what Note RC recovery boat News plane has 13-inch span six-Inch folding prop Ritz wing station system action Pretty neat isnt familiar system let try brief description registered float fly us given 1 x 4-in plywood plate tile name frequency colored dot placed tile per transmitter us ready fly placed tile through top vertical rack colored match dot tile tiles slid down track until tile reached next bottom point moved model gear ready box handed large colored disk used check out transmitter impound coincidence person flying happened same frequency impound manager held transmitter until other model safely back shore system enabled Ace distribute fliers evenly flight stations station overloaded colored dots simply changed Additionally flight lines moved rather smoothly since needed glance progression tile down slot find turn likely system works saw used last Labor Day weekend 49th Jumbo Squadron Lake Jacomo Missouri impressed large heavily flown event like float fly system really shines ROW rise off water event things often go rather slowly out safety considerations boat crews lake recovering capsized planes engine has died Higginsville takeoff landing operations stopped whenever manned boat water though boat crews efficient recoveries made smoothly operational delays unavoidable Considering truly amazing notice 270-plus flights made eight hours Saturday Im sure some remarkable accomplishment can credited track tile system particularly like it avoids possible complaints can turn again didnt hear call name As Ive said flight line control system works really well try youll have lots fun Letter express Wayne Norris Xenia Ohio writes Ive building flying models 23 years Like others started five-cent Rubber jobs soared spirit up away small Iowa farm first Gas plane Enya 29-powered solid wood Control Liner still think CL good place novice learn building skills run engine RC has staple over last 16 years Scratch-building getting wife involved big part fun Model airplanes have always big part life Im sure helped mold personality career choice becoming professional pilot Take look Waynes flying letter photos guess what institution flies says built fly company picnics So what Jeep smallish four-wheel drive utility vehicle right Well maybe Consider photos Eut Tilestons /2A RC Scale Duration model Note Continued page 169 76 Model Aviation uuied OUWn Tor Y2R flIW worn ieep 515 uufe bones Beautiful craftsmanship typical John Warren Toronto Canada Chet Lanzos Stinson Junior Model Airplane News published Radio Control design January 1960 airplane powered Saito 65 engine cowl made bottom bleach bottle Jay Hawk Sundusters active Free Flight group attending University Kansas 1947 Nationals began member Bill Weilborn won brand-new Ford Standing left Jack Jolla holding Cosmo towliner Vein Guyer Topeka John Busby squats below Vein Roy Edwards center Dick Johnson right Leaning against prized possession far right raffle winner Bill Weilborn saved some tissue colored dope whatever covered originally marked clearly model belongs matching colors should difficult Red blue tissue tends fade models may require setting repair tissue out sun few days until perfect match Always cover structure outlines Attaching piece repair tissue some tissue hanging out air seldom successful Try cut patches about 6 larger space will cover will remain unobtrusive possible Tiny splits may fixed brushing dope laying piece smooth Saran Wrap can peeled off lot dry resulting surface can blended working brush some thinned dope around edges late great Loren Williams often used trick good advantage Damage balsa block structures like wheel pants cowlings can often repaired lightweight painters patch material water-soluble white variety sands easily adds very little weight Cottage Wings List As mentioned last column just isnt room plug great small businesses newsletters suppliers etc Free-Flight scale modelers need survive have put together annotated list should great usefulness especially newcomers hobby us live far decent hobby shop feel like orphans attempt help locate useful stufffrom diesel fuel plans Flying Aces Club Send dollar cover printing large SASE address beginning column youd like copy Until next time keep stuffin turns Happy landings Flying Fun/Mathews Continued page 76 prototype racer flown 1937 gets interesting consider current TV ads 50thanniversary Jeeps Now 37 plus 50 does equal 91 does So did racing immortal Art Chester arrive name four years before Willys Motor company original manufacturer military vehicle sounds like something Trivial Pursuit doesnt answer neither Art Chester nor Willys company invented name As recall Jeep little talking animal cartoon strip called Alley Oop long before name picked up others Next trivia question did Well-Adjusted b Two Places Once new Sullivan Split Elevator Joint #558 its snap Thats because quick-release locking sleeves snap securely allowing range off-axis motion Yet theyre much easier unhook adjust individually otherball joints kit has double ball threads onto control rod elevator half connected double ball ball joints easy adjustments elevator control horns can located anywhere elevator complete kit includes double ball jam nut two socket/sleeve assemblies Soifyoureworkingona p roject needs getting off ground Thok Sullivan PRODUCTS youll find ideas very easy adjust P0 Box 5166 Baltimore MD 21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground name bazooka come military used shoulder-launched antitank missile know However name came large ludicrous-looking kazoo-like musical instrument played among others country/western comedian named Bob Burns Bulletproof Ace Float Fly transmitters checked scanners part Friday night registration party Interestingly several relatively new 1991 transmitters found spattering well off frequencies occurs receiver may well bulletproof that virtue useless flier next using shotgun Im comfortable flying anyone doesnt have Gold sticker current year transmitter Are slightly different tack Have flown anyone 10 MHz close bit uneasy first time someone didnt know fired up RC 13 right next RC 12 After got thinking about relaxed After have March 91 Gold sticker Silver Seven am using Ace 91 receivers other guy couldnt have purchased system RC 13 its being Gold worry great its going waiting half morning frequency open up Thank guys AMA Continued page 171 October 1991 169 Franldy Im comfortable 12-13 26-27 match some dude shows up beat-up old imported transmitter bought last years club auction fires up next RC 52 Im air RC 54 Think about Magazine reprints John Warren see photo Stinson Jr wrote asking help finding reprint original Chet Lanzo construction article Over years Ive detailed several sources drawings just about anything ever published US model magazines often sure would nice have copy article well Carolyn Gierke 1276 Ransom Road Lancaster NY 14086 now provides such service Send much information possible such author title magazine date page numbers Costs will vary length number pages course lady also has huge collection extra copies old magazines sale Noise noiseor am certainly qualified write anything technical subject noise abatement pragmatic observation seems appropriate As well can recall college physics noise sound measured two ways amplitude pitch Another term amplitude volume know measured decibels Most noise reduction efforts directed rightfully lowering volume Pitch other hand measured cycles per second Human hearing limited both top bottom ends scale other animals can detect pitch well above what humans can point Im coming Go piano hit high C low C Both produced same volume decibels yet seems penetrating Another example Consider foghorn siren well may foghorn producing far volume decibels yet siren seems annoying obnoxious Dont agree Pragmatically have noticed much annoying /2A engines sound compared big gas burner Im sure much pitch generated prop nonetheless big ST 3000 JTec Super Snuffler far less irritating around /2A fan trainers Perhaps need consider both decibels pitch efforts good neighbors Big Bingoand big bangers Some builders Big Bingo Model Aviation February 1991 using real fire-breather engines such A&M Sachs Ive learned some loss aileron effectiveness flutter high-speed runs appears two-part wing spreading bit rear bolts causing some flexing fix suggest Push-Rod Selection Leaves Up InTheAir Its true offer complete line push-rods world thats important reason choose Sullivan push-rods fact once its model doesnt matter manj other push-rods caiy just want yours work est its will Sullivan push-rods designed built maximum strength flexibility dependability Theyre also light wei t well simply best canuy Which means get widest choice Sullivan PRODUCTS push-rods get best choice P0 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground addition A6 brass strap fastened through hardwood trailing edge bolt insert 8-32 bolts blind nuts should wing bottom inside x 20 hold-on bolts set up side need unbolted wing separated way wing cant spread under circumstances Additionally personal Big Bingo began showing some signs wallowing out around rear x 20 bolts found some A-in-ID nylon grommets neighborhood hardware store elongated holes redrilled /16 bit grommets epoxied wing attached fuselage also suspect x 20 nylon bolts themselves may flexing superstrong power/speed situations now recommend use hex-head steel bolts Neither metal strap nor steel bolts should needed Big Bingo powered 120 four-strokers 90 108 two-cycles However situation weight speed increased right up outside edge design envelope huge big banger mods good practice Id consider running A-in strip aircraft ply front back hardwood bolt blocks both sides fuselage epoxying fuselage wall blocks Kids Whats matter kids October 1991 171 LANIER RC HAS THE RIGHT STUFF Choose 20 Different Models Range Trainers Giant Scale Dealer Distributor Inquiries Welcome Send SASE FREE color catalog LANIER RC PO Box 458 Oakwood GA 30566 Phone 404-532-6401 FAX 404-532-2163 FOKKER DVIII 84 Plans $2500 Class cowl RoIe4 1/4 scale BOB HOLMAN PLANS THE BEST IN WW1 Irale S 500 Model AeraIt piaea i4sadhoo& 19S0-91 1500 Scale DrawIngs Plans iaedholc 5100 SC-Model Woeld Plans Const GuIde ISOC Catalogs 5400 sa 3 oj ieee arAL8ATROSS DVA 84 shipped Iogehet ce cederPlans $3600 503 iIOLMADE ssc Cal 714 LSS-39S9 Shppir $240 New 138 pg CIRMAN PtANS BOOKS 1100 WIth Oshet Catalogs Please Ad 5100 Il Shipped Separate FAX 714 889-9307LJ THE BEST IN SCALE BOX 741 NA SAN BERNARDINO CA 92402 714 885 3959 today Thats title song something escapes moment answer darn thing problem its parents Kids born blank paper whats written function parenting receive Andy Pound dad Ron perfect example above have attending Ace float flys several years has pure delight watch youngster dad develop strong father/son relationship Andy just absolutely loves fly model airplanes totally fearless gifted lightning-quick reflexes cheerful courteous important fun around really like youngster Ron firm Andy allowing no deviations family behavior code hell correct him tussle hair love between father son just oozes over good father doing good job Isnt what parenting about Im sure include included families modeling agree moments priceless kids grown own memories remain jewellike declining years know certainly have Just thought Have individually clubs ever tied modeling Big Brothers/Big Sisters organizations area Seems natural wonderful thing empty nesters Id delighted share activities area Talk about doing something worthwhile fly-by-night operation Jim Moseley last Sunday April marked six months during Ive unable fly Free Flight outdoors due Canadian weather Around 1100 evening wandered out onto apartment balcony leaned rail surveyed world suddenly realized unusually mild also dead calm breath air stirring small thought surfaced common sense said Nah cant its dark Such reasoning soon overwhelmed however longing within minutes Id picked up small Rubber model tossed loop gumband heading factory sports field half mile away havent able gain access site before 172 Model Aviation JET LATHES FOR THE MODEL AVIATOR SELECTION OF LATHES WITH SWING RANGES 13-18 QUALITY 3O4 562-3538 LATHES AT JAFFORDABLE ATALOG $100 ESII PO Box 536-V Hurricane WV 25526 9 5 Obechi Large Sheets Please call 415 462-0672 send SASE 850 Concord Street Pleasanton CA 94566 Satisfaction Guaranteed EASY HINiE SH71O Pkg ot24 $295 THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply cut single knite slot tor hinge slide hinges place apply tew drops ot favorite CA glue youre done SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG 7de ea iae f4a eaa MFG CO INC.401-7 So Front StaMontezuma IA 50171 623-5154 time night whos gonna care find looking south city glow Toronto brightens sky enough model should just visible against it isnt too far away few hundred hand turns confirm case bonus some stray light nearby highway lamps reflecting undersurface wings What followed blissful hour supremely contented flying Suppose policeman come would have explained what Im doing Just flying model airplane dark officer having such good time could have stayed night getting bit chilly back apartment Got home just after 1 am happy could wife now knows nothing left aeromodeling surprise Now could persuade go along next time hold highintensity lantern Truly has Flying Fun agree Doc Yes sure Dont readers way Although photo bit tattered blotched just have share Dick Johnsons memories bit Dick others photo students GI bill University Kansas back 1947 formed very active Free Flight etc club Lawrence called Jay Hawk Sundusters Bill Wellborn lucky winner new Ford automobile raffle held movie theaters decided load up models head AMA 1947 Nationals Minneapolis Dicks words fantastic time winning thing 1977 SAM Champs Las Vegas Jack Dick Roy held unofficial 30th reunion Dick has retained AMA 5192 yearswhich says good deal about lifelong interest modeling doesnt same bunch attended 1948 1949 Nationals Olathe Naval Air Station Kansas again didnt win anything again claim have ball flying anyway Dick recalls seeing first Dynajet Minneapolis watching Jim Walker fly three Fireballs once observing Walker others fiddle hours trying get RC flights watching young Davey ZENOAH SACHS-DOLMAR QUADRA ENGINES ERCOUPE TOMAHAWK & J-3 KITTEN KITS ZINGER PROPS FUEL TANKS CE WHEELS Carbon-Fiber Arrowshafts Cecorite Glue DGA MGA PILOTS Send $100 catalog JIM MESSEWS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS Valley View Dr Box 43 AlIegany NY 14706 Make Real Decals computer printer Send $800 S/H over 15 sq ft decal 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Dr D B Mathews Flying Fun 909 N Maize Rd Townhouse 734 WichIta KS 67212 MORE DARN FUN Ive just returned enjoyable weekends Ive ever spent Ace R/C Float Fly first weekend June blessed absolutely perfect weather year Light winds moderate temperatures good cloud cover lots lots flying Traditionally Ace R/C staff members present some Saturday evening entertainment part buffet year really outdid themselves Ace has recently leased Higginsville Municipal Airport moved electronic repair R&D other parts its operation administration building large hangar Sort novel thata model aircraft manufacturer its own 3000-ft paved runway So decided take advantage big old hangar looks like 1942 put WW II USO show Sid Nelson brought full-size clipped-wing T-Craft put aerobatics demonstration climaxed inverted ribbon cut pigged out delicious buffet About sundown hangar struck magic Ace Players set up stage draped WW II tarps Aces bundled balsa log supply used walls behind lights dropped suddenly 1942 Since us around time nostalgia bug hit hard Imagine impersonations Kate Smith singing God Bless America Andrews Sisters singing Rum Coca Cola Marx Brothers sorts music era rush patriotic fever audience caught up program standing up yelling waving little flags placed chair Absolutely finest amateur theater presentation Ive ever seen An emotional experience Lets hope program will become tradition float fly What great big fun-filled event becoming Nearly 175 entries well over 300 models huge crowd spectators entries Montana Georgia Long Island Floridaand important everyone having tons just plain old fun No judgments no hassles over rules no stress just pure unadulterated fun Certainly too will have chance attend some similar fun-filled activities year Isnt extraordinary have fun events listed Contest Calendar Looks title might no longer appropriate Staying track Have opportunity see track tile flight October 1991 75 sional pilot Wayne Norns used FOX 40 engine out-of-the-mt modei De sign dimensions 36 x 22 x 4 Wayne used 1-In foam ribs Very stabie modei Want guess airplanes Wayne fuss An RC 4-60 see Mathewss January 1986 Model Aviation article same name HoI us Fenna half-size version foreground Eleven-year-old Andy Pound Terre Haute diana Ace Float Fly Wonder dad saying Youre going knife- Jim Moseley Ontario Canada built Baby Toots featured April 1950 Model Airplane edge what Note RC recovery boat News plane has 13-inch span six-Inch folding prop Ritz wing station system action Pretty neat isnt familiar system let try brief description registered float fly us given 1 x 4-in plywood plate tile name frequency colored dot placed tile per transmitter us ready fly placed tile through top vertical rack colored match dot tile tiles slid down track until tile reached next bottom point moved model gear ready box handed large colored disk used check out transmitter impound coincidence person flying happened same frequency impound manager held transmitter until other model safely back shore system enabled Ace distribute fliers evenly flight stations station overloaded colored dots simply changed Additionally flight lines moved rather smoothly since needed glance progression tile down slot find turn likely system works saw used last Labor Day weekend 49th Jumbo Squadron Lake Jacomo Missouri impressed large heavily flown event like float fly system really shines ROW rise off water event things often go rather slowly out safety considerations boat crews lake recovering capsized planes engine has died Higginsville takeoff landing operations stopped whenever manned boat water though boat crews efficient recoveries made smoothly operational delays unavoidable Considering truly amazing notice 270-plus flights made eight hours Saturday Im sure some remarkable accomplishment can credited track tile system particularly like it avoids possible complaints can turn again didnt hear call name As Ive said flight line control system works really well try youll have lots fun Letter express Wayne Norris Xenia Ohio writes Ive building flying models 23 years Like others started five-cent Rubber jobs soared spirit up away small Iowa farm first Gas plane Enya 29-powered solid wood Control Liner still think CL good place novice learn building skills run engine RC has staple over last 16 years Scratch-building getting wife involved big part fun Model airplanes have always big part life Im sure helped mold personality career choice becoming professional pilot Take look Waynes flying letter photos guess what institution flies says built fly company picnics So what Jeep smallish four-wheel drive utility vehicle right Well maybe Consider photos Eut Tilestons /2A RC Scale Duration model Note Continued page 169 76 Model Aviation uuied OUWn Tor Y2R flIW worn ieep 515 uufe bones Beautiful craftsmanship typical John Warren Toronto Canada Chet Lanzos Stinson Junior Model Airplane News published Radio Control design January 1960 airplane powered Saito 65 engine cowl made bottom bleach bottle Jay Hawk Sundusters active Free Flight group attending University Kansas 1947 Nationals began member Bill Weilborn won brand-new Ford Standing left Jack Jolla holding Cosmo towliner Vein Guyer Topeka John Busby squats below Vein Roy Edwards center Dick Johnson right Leaning against prized possession far right raffle winner Bill Weilborn saved some tissue colored dope whatever covered originally marked clearly model belongs matching colors should difficult Red blue tissue tends fade models may require setting repair tissue out sun few days until perfect match Always cover structure outlines Attaching piece repair tissue some tissue hanging out air seldom successful Try cut patches about 6 larger space will cover will remain unobtrusive possible Tiny splits may fixed brushing dope laying piece smooth Saran Wrap can peeled off lot dry resulting surface can blended working brush some thinned dope around edges late great Loren Williams often used trick good advantage Damage balsa block structures like wheel pants cowlings can often repaired lightweight painters patch material water-soluble white variety sands easily adds very little weight Cottage Wings List As mentioned last column just isnt room plug great small businesses newsletters suppliers etc Free-Flight scale modelers need survive have put together annotated list should great usefulness especially newcomers hobby us live far decent hobby shop feel like orphans attempt help locate useful stufffrom diesel fuel plans Flying Aces Club Send dollar cover printing large SASE address beginning column youd like copy Until next time keep stuffin turns Happy landings Flying Fun/Mathews Continued page 76 prototype racer flown 1937 gets interesting consider current TV ads 50thanniversary Jeeps Now 37 plus 50 does equal 91 does So did racing immortal Art Chester arrive name four years before Willys Motor company original manufacturer military vehicle sounds like something Trivial Pursuit doesnt answer neither Art Chester nor Willys company invented name As recall Jeep little talking animal cartoon strip called Alley Oop long before name picked up others Next trivia question did Well-Adjusted b Two Places Once new Sullivan Split Elevator Joint #558 its snap Thats because quick-release locking sleeves snap securely allowing range off-axis motion Yet theyre much easier unhook adjust individually otherball joints kit has double ball threads onto control rod elevator half connected double ball ball joints easy adjustments elevator control horns can located anywhere elevator complete kit includes double ball jam nut two socket/sleeve assemblies Soifyoureworkingona p roject needs getting off ground Thok Sullivan PRODUCTS youll find ideas very easy adjust P0 Box 5166 Baltimore MD 21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground name bazooka come military used shoulder-launched antitank missile know However name came large ludicrous-looking kazoo-like musical instrument played among others country/western comedian named Bob Burns Bulletproof Ace Float Fly transmitters checked scanners part Friday night registration party Interestingly several relatively new 1991 transmitters found spattering well off frequencies occurs receiver may well bulletproof that virtue useless flier next using shotgun Im comfortable flying anyone doesnt have Gold sticker current year transmitter Are slightly different tack Have flown anyone 10 MHz close bit uneasy first time someone didnt know fired up RC 13 right next RC 12 After got thinking about relaxed After have March 91 Gold sticker Silver Seven am using Ace 91 receivers other guy couldnt have purchased system RC 13 its being Gold worry great its going waiting half morning frequency open up Thank guys AMA Continued page 171 October 1991 169 Franldy Im comfortable 12-13 26-27 match some dude shows up beat-up old imported transmitter bought last years club auction fires up next RC 52 Im air RC 54 Think about Magazine reprints John Warren see photo Stinson Jr wrote asking help finding reprint original Chet Lanzo construction article Over years Ive detailed several sources drawings just about anything ever published US model magazines often sure would nice have copy article well Carolyn Gierke 1276 Ransom Road Lancaster NY 14086 now provides such service Send much information possible such author title magazine date page numbers Costs will vary length number pages course lady also has huge collection extra copies old magazines sale Noise noiseor am certainly qualified write anything technical subject noise abatement pragmatic observation seems appropriate As well can recall college physics noise sound measured two ways amplitude pitch Another term amplitude volume know measured decibels Most noise reduction efforts directed rightfully lowering volume Pitch other hand measured cycles per second Human hearing limited both top bottom ends scale other animals can detect pitch well above what humans can point Im coming Go piano hit high C low C Both produced same volume decibels yet seems penetrating Another example Consider foghorn siren well may foghorn producing far volume decibels yet siren seems annoying obnoxious Dont agree Pragmatically have noticed much annoying /2A engines sound compared big gas burner Im sure much pitch generated prop nonetheless big ST 3000 JTec Super Snuffler far less irritating around /2A fan trainers Perhaps need consider both decibels pitch efforts good neighbors Big Bingoand big bangers Some builders Big Bingo Model Aviation February 1991 using real fire-breather engines such A&M Sachs Ive learned some loss aileron effectiveness flutter high-speed runs appears two-part wing spreading bit rear bolts causing some flexing fix suggest Push-Rod Selection Leaves Up InTheAir Its true offer complete line push-rods world thats important reason choose Sullivan push-rods fact once its model doesnt matter manj other push-rods caiy just want yours work est its will Sullivan push-rods designed built maximum strength flexibility dependability Theyre also light wei t well simply best canuy Which means get widest choice Sullivan PRODUCTS push-rods get best choice P0 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground addition A6 brass strap fastened through hardwood trailing edge bolt insert 8-32 bolts blind nuts should wing bottom inside x 20 hold-on bolts set up side need unbolted wing separated way wing cant spread under circumstances Additionally personal Big Bingo began showing some signs wallowing out around rear x 20 bolts found some A-in-ID nylon grommets neighborhood hardware store elongated holes redrilled /16 bit grommets epoxied wing attached fuselage also suspect x 20 nylon bolts themselves may flexing superstrong power/speed situations now recommend use hex-head steel bolts Neither metal strap nor steel bolts should needed Big Bingo powered 120 four-strokers 90 108 two-cycles However situation weight speed increased right up outside edge design envelope huge big banger mods good practice Id consider running A-in strip aircraft ply front back hardwood bolt blocks both sides fuselage epoxying fuselage wall blocks Kids Whats matter kids October 1991 171 LANIER RC HAS THE RIGHT STUFF Choose 20 Different Models Range Trainers Giant Scale Dealer Distributor Inquiries Welcome Send SASE FREE color catalog LANIER RC PO Box 458 Oakwood GA 30566 Phone 404-532-6401 FAX 404-532-2163 FOKKER DVIII 84 Plans $2500 Class cowl RoIe4 1/4 scale BOB HOLMAN PLANS THE BEST IN WW1 Irale S 500 Model AeraIt piaea i4sadhoo& 19S0-91 1500 Scale DrawIngs Plans iaedholc 5100 SC-Model Woeld Plans Const GuIde ISOC Catalogs 5400 sa 3 oj ieee arAL8ATROSS DVA 84 shipped Iogehet ce cederPlans $3600 503 iIOLMADE ssc Cal 714 LSS-39S9 Shppir $240 New 138 pg CIRMAN PtANS BOOKS 1100 WIth Oshet Catalogs Please Ad 5100 Il Shipped Separate FAX 714 889-9307LJ THE BEST IN SCALE BOX 741 NA SAN BERNARDINO CA 92402 714 885 3959 today Thats title song something escapes moment answer darn thing problem its parents Kids born blank paper whats written function parenting receive Andy Pound dad Ron perfect example above have attending Ace float flys several years has pure delight watch youngster dad develop strong father/son relationship Andy just absolutely loves fly model airplanes totally fearless gifted lightning-quick reflexes cheerful courteous important fun around really like youngster Ron firm Andy allowing no deviations family behavior code hell correct him tussle hair love between father son just oozes over good father doing good job Isnt what parenting about Im sure include included families modeling agree moments priceless kids grown own memories remain jewellike declining years know certainly have Just thought Have individually clubs ever tied modeling Big Brothers/Big Sisters organizations area Seems natural wonderful thing empty nesters Id delighted share activities area Talk about doing something worthwhile fly-by-night operation Jim Moseley last Sunday April marked six months during Ive unable fly Free Flight outdoors due Canadian weather Around 1100 evening wandered out onto apartment balcony leaned rail surveyed world suddenly realized unusually mild also dead calm breath air stirring small thought surfaced common sense said Nah cant its dark Such reasoning soon overwhelmed however longing within minutes Id picked up small Rubber model tossed loop gumband heading factory sports field half mile away havent able gain access site before 172 Model Aviation JET LATHES FOR THE MODEL AVIATOR SELECTION OF LATHES WITH SWING RANGES 13-18 QUALITY 3O4 562-3538 LATHES AT JAFFORDABLE ATALOG $100 ESII PO Box 536-V Hurricane WV 25526 9 5 Obechi Large Sheets Please call 415 462-0672 send SASE 850 Concord Street Pleasanton CA 94566 Satisfaction Guaranteed EASY HINiE SH71O Pkg ot24 $295 THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply cut single knite slot tor hinge slide hinges place apply tew drops ot favorite CA glue youre done SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG 7de ea iae f4a eaa MFG CO INC.401-7 So Front StaMontezuma IA 50171 623-5154 time night whos gonna care find looking south city glow Toronto brightens sky enough model should just visible against it isnt too far away few hundred hand turns confirm case bonus some stray light nearby highway lamps reflecting undersurface wings What followed blissful hour supremely contented flying Suppose policeman come would have explained what Im doing Just flying model airplane dark officer having such good time could have stayed night getting bit chilly back apartment Got home just after 1 am happy could wife now knows nothing left aeromodeling surprise Now could persuade go along next time hold highintensity lantern Truly has Flying Fun agree Doc Yes sure Dont readers way Although photo bit tattered blotched just have share Dick Johnsons memories bit Dick others photo students GI bill University Kansas back 1947 formed very active Free Flight etc club Lawrence called Jay Hawk Sundusters Bill Wellborn lucky winner new Ford automobile raffle held movie theaters decided load up models head AMA 1947 Nationals Minneapolis Dicks words fantastic time winning thing 1977 SAM Champs Las Vegas Jack Dick Roy held unofficial 30th reunion Dick has retained AMA 5192 yearswhich says good deal about lifelong interest modeling doesnt same bunch attended 1948 1949 Nationals Olathe Naval Air Station Kansas again didnt win anything again claim have ball flying anyway Dick recalls seeing first Dynajet Minneapolis watching Jim Walker fly three Fireballs once observing Walker others fiddle hours trying get RC flights watching young Davey ZENOAH SACHS-DOLMAR QUADRA ENGINES ERCOUPE TOMAHAWK & J-3 KITTEN KITS ZINGER PROPS FUEL TANKS CE WHEELS Carbon-Fiber Arrowshafts Cecorite Glue DGA MGA PILOTS Send $100 catalog JIM MESSEWS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS Valley View Dr Box 43 AlIegany NY 14706 Make Real Decals computer printer Send $800 S/H over 15 sq ft decal materials plus instructions LABCO 27563 Dover Warren MI 48093 ULTRAtm EuEu ULTRA WINGMAN Glow Plug Driver ometer ust Gas Temperature Indicator ndedScale Voltmeter Flight Check e Pre-Flight Select bel Meter r Modes Pattern Select ent Temperature ULTRA WINGMAN $20000 Includes Unit cable battery pack charger Helicopter version$21000 Airborne-Sensor Pack$4000 CONVENIENT The Ultra Wingman achieves multiple functions such Glow Plug driver Exhaust Gas Temperature indicator Tachometer Expanded Scale Voltmeter through connection model airborne-sensor pack approx 1 ounce easily installed drilling halt inch hole fuselage routing tour leads appropriate positions SAFE Ultra Wingman offers safe ig nition glow plug well simultaneous reading RPMs Exhaust Gas Temperature through single connection safely distanced prop same connection frequent receiver battery pack checks made easy Ultra Wingmans loaded digital Expanded Scale ltmeter Pre-Flight Check list provided help assure safe preparation operation model ECONOMICAL The Ultra Wingman fers ten distinct functions compact hand-held unit Actual size 4 x 7 3/4 18 cable SALES & CUSTOMER SERVICE Z 5455 LINGER LONGER ROAD CUMMING GA 30130 October 1991 173 C&G BALSA SAVE ON YOUR BALSA & PLYWOOD NEEDS NO MINIMUM ORDER SEND SASE FOR PRICE LIST 2422 N Marks #373Ph 277-WOOD Fresno CA 93722209 277-9663 TOP GUN 4deo tape offered Barn Cohen RIG Video Review W Palm Beach NOT official TOP GUN tape NOT endorsed llf W{41 LW15Ai TOP GUN board directors I however suggest RC Video Magazines orI Prop Wash Videos productions viewing pleasureI apologize inconvenienceFrank Tiano U MASIE Al RSC flEW GIVE YOUR ELECTRIC SAILPLANE IMPROVED RATE OF CLIMB BY UP TO 21% MORE THAN DIRECT DRIVE V HIGH PERFORMANCE 72 VOLT 05 ELECTRIC MOTOR V 301 GEARBOX V 12 X 8 FOLDING PROPELLER V 175 SPINNER See local hobby dealer L sor Propeller Company Monier Circle ho Send SASE free catalog Cordova California 95742 Slagle fly Control Line barefoot hot concrete runwaysfl FF Wings/Lorbiecki Continued page 88 vertical pieces airfoil curvature top Make sure leading edge portion piece has same orientation other piece Lay building board section verticals Drill screw board place again using edge vertical block align top desired draw line jig mark location leading edge Ive borrowed Hunterss Hot Stuff fame technique holding sheeting place Trim section waxed paper proper length Spray jig Civilian busts /3 /4 /5 scale $795 plus $3 P/H Full figures $1995 plus $4 P/HCivilians 1/3 74 scale WWI Barnstormer 1/4 WWII Navy 1/5 WWII USAAF 1/e and/8 scales Ask Officers Gentlemen pilots name favorite hobby shop call name Ibe dealer nearest ordering direct include check money order MCNISA accounf number exp daft Officus ani Uentlmmen 537-7323 Box 537 RD 2 Hampton NJ 08827 light coat contact cement3M-77 Spray Mountand apply paper sure no wrinldes Cut lower sheeting proper length width Since leading trailing edges will used reference throughout construction make sure straight true Spray waxed paper contact cement lay sheeting place making sure leading edge accurately positioned respect airfoil Check against optional leading edge guideline drew jig Use palm hand rub sheeting place Make sure completely contacts area Attach leading edge Hot Stuff mark ribs add webbing etc Sand assembly wing still jig Before applying upper sheeting blow out sanding dust inspect work Correct deficiencies find Because upper camber airfoil top sheet must wider bottom sheet Apply bead thick Hot Stuffnot thinner consistency along ribs spars webbing leading edge etc Slide sheeting against ~1 WAY% THE JOURNAL THE AIRPLANE 1920 1940 Leo Opdycke Editor leading edge Using palms slide down over ribs toward trailing edge Rub sheeting everywhere make sure its completely adhered Wait few seconds wing panel ready final sanding Adding washin washout simple Loosen attachment screws vertical pieces slide shim sure its appropriate size wing youre ready induce washin washout required done before start wing construction built jig cut ribs assembled three wing panels Nordic six hours time Try standard Nordic construction Building next sheeted wing should easier everII ww1 4~URnALOE TIlE EARLY AEROPLAnE Kenn Rust Editor WW1 AERO 1 900-1 91 9 SKYWAYS 1 920-1 940 two Journals contain information current prolects historical research news museums airshows workshop notes technical drawings data information paint color photographs aeroplanes engines parts sale scale modelling material PLUS wants disposals news current publications kinds PLUS more. Sample copies $4 Published WORLD WAR 1 2e4##ma INC 15 Crescent Road fouqhkeepsie IIY 12601 USA 914 475-3679 174 Model Aviation Kit includes fully assembled unit Wiring included ATNES 1 PRECISION INSTRUMENTS MILLS METALS noos OMPLETE CATALOG $200 hAlOs items j YDDLS CD 21005000 Spro,gt1o OH 45501 COMPAC 11 1220562 PINSPATCHES Luan g1gg~ c0 CUSTOM ENAMEL PINS & EMBROIDERED PATCHES MADE TO YOUR DESIGN 303 667-4940 P0 Box 1615Loveland CO80539
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/10
Page Numbers: 75, 76, 169, 171, 172, 173, 174
Dr D B Mathews Flying Fun 909 N Maize Rd Townhouse 734 WichIta KS 67212 MORE DARN FUN Ive just returned enjoyable weekends Ive ever spent Ace R/C Float Fly first weekend June blessed absolutely perfect weather year Light winds moderate temperatures good cloud cover lots lots flying Traditionally Ace R/C staff members present some Saturday evening entertainment part buffet year really outdid themselves Ace has recently leased Higginsville Municipal Airport moved electronic repair R&D other parts its operation administration building large hangar Sort novel thata model aircraft manufacturer its own 3000-ft paved runway So decided take advantage big old hangar looks like 1942 put WW II USO show Sid Nelson brought full-size clipped-wing T-Craft put aerobatics demonstration climaxed inverted ribbon cut pigged out delicious buffet About sundown hangar struck magic Ace Players set up stage draped WW II tarps Aces bundled balsa log supply used walls behind lights dropped suddenly 1942 Since us around time nostalgia bug hit hard Imagine impersonations Kate Smith singing God Bless America Andrews Sisters singing Rum Coca Cola Marx Brothers sorts music era rush patriotic fever audience caught up program standing up yelling waving little flags placed chair Absolutely finest amateur theater presentation Ive ever seen An emotional experience Lets hope program will become tradition float fly What great big fun-filled event becoming Nearly 175 entries well over 300 models huge crowd spectators entries Montana Georgia Long Island Floridaand important everyone having tons just plain old fun No judgments no hassles over rules no stress just pure unadulterated fun Certainly too will have chance attend some similar fun-filled activities year Isnt extraordinary have fun events listed Contest Calendar Looks title might no longer appropriate Staying track Have opportunity see track tile flight October 1991 75 sional pilot Wayne Norns used FOX 40 engine out-of-the-mt modei De sign dimensions 36 x 22 x 4 Wayne used 1-In foam ribs Very stabie modei Want guess airplanes Wayne fuss An RC 4-60 see Mathewss January 1986 Model Aviation article same name HoI us Fenna half-size version foreground Eleven-year-old Andy Pound Terre Haute diana Ace Float Fly Wonder dad saying Youre going knife- Jim Moseley Ontario Canada built Baby Toots featured April 1950 Model Airplane edge what Note RC recovery boat News plane has 13-inch span six-Inch folding prop Ritz wing station system action Pretty neat isnt familiar system let try brief description registered float fly us given 1 x 4-in plywood plate tile name frequency colored dot placed tile per transmitter us ready fly placed tile through top vertical rack colored match dot tile tiles slid down track until tile reached next bottom point moved model gear ready box handed large colored disk used check out transmitter impound coincidence person flying happened same frequency impound manager held transmitter until other model safely back shore system enabled Ace distribute fliers evenly flight stations station overloaded colored dots simply changed Additionally flight lines moved rather smoothly since needed glance progression tile down slot find turn likely system works saw used last Labor Day weekend 49th Jumbo Squadron Lake Jacomo Missouri impressed large heavily flown event like float fly system really shines ROW rise off water event things often go rather slowly out safety considerations boat crews lake recovering capsized planes engine has died Higginsville takeoff landing operations stopped whenever manned boat water though boat crews efficient recoveries made smoothly operational delays unavoidable Considering truly amazing notice 270-plus flights made eight hours Saturday Im sure some remarkable accomplishment can credited track tile system particularly like it avoids possible complaints can turn again didnt hear call name As Ive said flight line control system works really well try youll have lots fun Letter express Wayne Norris Xenia Ohio writes Ive building flying models 23 years Like others started five-cent Rubber jobs soared spirit up away small Iowa farm first Gas plane Enya 29-powered solid wood Control Liner still think CL good place novice learn building skills run engine RC has staple over last 16 years Scratch-building getting wife involved big part fun Model airplanes have always big part life Im sure helped mold personality career choice becoming professional pilot Take look Waynes flying letter photos guess what institution flies says built fly company picnics So what Jeep smallish four-wheel drive utility vehicle right Well maybe Consider photos Eut Tilestons /2A RC Scale Duration model Note Continued page 169 76 Model Aviation uuied OUWn Tor Y2R flIW worn ieep 515 uufe bones Beautiful craftsmanship typical John Warren Toronto Canada Chet Lanzos Stinson Junior Model Airplane News published Radio Control design January 1960 airplane powered Saito 65 engine cowl made bottom bleach bottle Jay Hawk Sundusters active Free Flight group attending University Kansas 1947 Nationals began member Bill Weilborn won brand-new Ford Standing left Jack Jolla holding Cosmo towliner Vein Guyer Topeka John Busby squats below Vein Roy Edwards center Dick Johnson right Leaning against prized possession far right raffle winner Bill Weilborn saved some tissue colored dope whatever covered originally marked clearly model belongs matching colors should difficult Red blue tissue tends fade models may require setting repair tissue out sun few days until perfect match Always cover structure outlines Attaching piece repair tissue some tissue hanging out air seldom successful Try cut patches about 6 larger space will cover will remain unobtrusive possible Tiny splits may fixed brushing dope laying piece smooth Saran Wrap can peeled off lot dry resulting surface can blended working brush some thinned dope around edges late great Loren Williams often used trick good advantage Damage balsa block structures like wheel pants cowlings can often repaired lightweight painters patch material water-soluble white variety sands easily adds very little weight Cottage Wings List As mentioned last column just isnt room plug great small businesses newsletters suppliers etc Free-Flight scale modelers need survive have put together annotated list should great usefulness especially newcomers hobby us live far decent hobby shop feel like orphans attempt help locate useful stufffrom diesel fuel plans Flying Aces Club Send dollar cover printing large SASE address beginning column youd like copy Until next time keep stuffin turns Happy landings Flying Fun/Mathews Continued page 76 prototype racer flown 1937 gets interesting consider current TV ads 50thanniversary Jeeps Now 37 plus 50 does equal 91 does So did racing immortal Art Chester arrive name four years before Willys Motor company original manufacturer military vehicle sounds like something Trivial Pursuit doesnt answer neither Art Chester nor Willys company invented name As recall Jeep little talking animal cartoon strip called Alley Oop long before name picked up others Next trivia question did Well-Adjusted b Two Places Once new Sullivan Split Elevator Joint #558 its snap Thats because quick-release locking sleeves snap securely allowing range off-axis motion Yet theyre much easier unhook adjust individually otherball joints kit has double ball threads onto control rod elevator half connected double ball ball joints easy adjustments elevator control horns can located anywhere elevator complete kit includes double ball jam nut two socket/sleeve assemblies Soifyoureworkingona p roject needs getting off ground Thok Sullivan PRODUCTS youll find ideas very easy adjust P0 Box 5166 Baltimore MD 21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground name bazooka come military used shoulder-launched antitank missile know However name came large ludicrous-looking kazoo-like musical instrument played among others country/western comedian named Bob Burns Bulletproof Ace Float Fly transmitters checked scanners part Friday night registration party Interestingly several relatively new 1991 transmitters found spattering well off frequencies occurs receiver may well bulletproof that virtue useless flier next using shotgun Im comfortable flying anyone doesnt have Gold sticker current year transmitter Are slightly different tack Have flown anyone 10 MHz close bit uneasy first time someone didnt know fired up RC 13 right next RC 12 After got thinking about relaxed After have March 91 Gold sticker Silver Seven am using Ace 91 receivers other guy couldnt have purchased system RC 13 its being Gold worry great its going waiting half morning frequency open up Thank guys AMA Continued page 171 October 1991 169 Franldy Im comfortable 12-13 26-27 match some dude shows up beat-up old imported transmitter bought last years club auction fires up next RC 52 Im air RC 54 Think about Magazine reprints John Warren see photo Stinson Jr wrote asking help finding reprint original Chet Lanzo construction article Over years Ive detailed several sources drawings just about anything ever published US model magazines often sure would nice have copy article well Carolyn Gierke 1276 Ransom Road Lancaster NY 14086 now provides such service Send much information possible such author title magazine date page numbers Costs will vary length number pages course lady also has huge collection extra copies old magazines sale Noise noiseor am certainly qualified write anything technical subject noise abatement pragmatic observation seems appropriate As well can recall college physics noise sound measured two ways amplitude pitch Another term amplitude volume know measured decibels Most noise reduction efforts directed rightfully lowering volume Pitch other hand measured cycles per second Human hearing limited both top bottom ends scale other animals can detect pitch well above what humans can point Im coming Go piano hit high C low C Both produced same volume decibels yet seems penetrating Another example Consider foghorn siren well may foghorn producing far volume decibels yet siren seems annoying obnoxious Dont agree Pragmatically have noticed much annoying /2A engines sound compared big gas burner Im sure much pitch generated prop nonetheless big ST 3000 JTec Super Snuffler far less irritating around /2A fan trainers Perhaps need consider both decibels pitch efforts good neighbors Big Bingoand big bangers Some builders Big Bingo Model Aviation February 1991 using real fire-breather engines such A&M Sachs Ive learned some loss aileron effectiveness flutter high-speed runs appears two-part wing spreading bit rear bolts causing some flexing fix suggest Push-Rod Selection Leaves Up InTheAir Its true offer complete line push-rods world thats important reason choose Sullivan push-rods fact once its model doesnt matter manj other push-rods caiy just want yours work est its will Sullivan push-rods designed built maximum strength flexibility dependability Theyre also light wei t well simply best canuy Which means get widest choice Sullivan PRODUCTS push-rods get best choice P0 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground addition A6 brass strap fastened through hardwood trailing edge bolt insert 8-32 bolts blind nuts should wing bottom inside x 20 hold-on bolts set up side need unbolted wing separated way wing cant spread under circumstances Additionally personal Big Bingo began showing some signs wallowing out around rear x 20 bolts found some A-in-ID nylon grommets neighborhood hardware store elongated holes redrilled /16 bit grommets epoxied wing attached fuselage also suspect x 20 nylon bolts themselves may flexing superstrong power/speed situations now recommend use hex-head steel bolts Neither metal strap nor steel bolts should needed Big Bingo powered 120 four-strokers 90 108 two-cycles However situation weight speed increased right up outside edge design envelope huge big banger mods good practice Id consider running A-in strip aircraft ply front back hardwood bolt blocks both sides fuselage epoxying fuselage wall blocks Kids Whats matter kids October 1991 171 LANIER RC HAS THE RIGHT STUFF Choose 20 Different Models Range Trainers Giant Scale Dealer Distributor Inquiries Welcome Send SASE FREE color catalog LANIER RC PO Box 458 Oakwood GA 30566 Phone 404-532-6401 FAX 404-532-2163 FOKKER DVIII 84 Plans $2500 Class cowl RoIe4 1/4 scale BOB HOLMAN PLANS THE BEST IN WW1 Irale S 500 Model AeraIt piaea i4sadhoo& 19S0-91 1500 Scale DrawIngs Plans iaedholc 5100 SC-Model Woeld Plans Const GuIde ISOC Catalogs 5400 sa 3 oj ieee arAL8ATROSS DVA 84 shipped Iogehet ce cederPlans $3600 503 iIOLMADE ssc Cal 714 LSS-39S9 Shppir $240 New 138 pg CIRMAN PtANS BOOKS 1100 WIth Oshet Catalogs Please Ad 5100 Il Shipped Separate FAX 714 889-9307LJ THE BEST IN SCALE BOX 741 NA SAN BERNARDINO CA 92402 714 885 3959 today Thats title song something escapes moment answer darn thing problem its parents Kids born blank paper whats written function parenting receive Andy Pound dad Ron perfect example above have attending Ace float flys several years has pure delight watch youngster dad develop strong father/son relationship Andy just absolutely loves fly model airplanes totally fearless gifted lightning-quick reflexes cheerful courteous important fun around really like youngster Ron firm Andy allowing no deviations family behavior code hell correct him tussle hair love between father son just oozes over good father doing good job Isnt what parenting about Im sure include included families modeling agree moments priceless kids grown own memories remain jewellike declining years know certainly have Just thought Have individually clubs ever tied modeling Big Brothers/Big Sisters organizations area Seems natural wonderful thing empty nesters Id delighted share activities area Talk about doing something worthwhile fly-by-night operation Jim Moseley last Sunday April marked six months during Ive unable fly Free Flight outdoors due Canadian weather Around 1100 evening wandered out onto apartment balcony leaned rail surveyed world suddenly realized unusually mild also dead calm breath air stirring small thought surfaced common sense said Nah cant its dark Such reasoning soon overwhelmed however longing within minutes Id picked up small Rubber model tossed loop gumband heading factory sports field half mile away havent able gain access site before 172 Model Aviation JET LATHES FOR THE MODEL AVIATOR SELECTION OF LATHES WITH SWING RANGES 13-18 QUALITY 3O4 562-3538 LATHES AT JAFFORDABLE ATALOG $100 ESII PO Box 536-V Hurricane WV 25526 9 5 Obechi Large Sheets Please call 415 462-0672 send SASE 850 Concord Street Pleasanton CA 94566 Satisfaction Guaranteed EASY HINiE SH71O Pkg ot24 $295 THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply cut single knite slot tor hinge slide hinges place apply tew drops ot favorite CA glue youre done SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG 7de ea iae f4a eaa MFG CO INC.401-7 So Front StaMontezuma IA 50171 623-5154 time night whos gonna care find looking south city glow Toronto brightens sky enough model should just visible against it isnt too far away few hundred hand turns confirm case bonus some stray light nearby highway lamps reflecting undersurface wings What followed blissful hour supremely contented flying Suppose policeman come would have explained what Im doing Just flying model airplane dark officer having such good time could have stayed night getting bit chilly back apartment Got home just after 1 am happy could wife now knows nothing left aeromodeling surprise Now could persuade go along next time hold highintensity lantern Truly has Flying Fun agree Doc Yes sure Dont readers way Although photo bit tattered blotched just have share Dick Johnsons memories bit Dick others photo students GI bill University Kansas back 1947 formed very active Free Flight etc club Lawrence called Jay Hawk Sundusters Bill Wellborn lucky winner new Ford automobile raffle held movie theaters decided load up models head AMA 1947 Nationals Minneapolis Dicks words fantastic time winning thing 1977 SAM Champs Las Vegas Jack Dick Roy held unofficial 30th reunion Dick has retained AMA 5192 yearswhich says good deal about lifelong interest modeling doesnt same bunch attended 1948 1949 Nationals Olathe Naval Air Station Kansas again didnt win anything again claim have ball flying anyway Dick recalls seeing first Dynajet Minneapolis watching Jim Walker fly three Fireballs once observing Walker others fiddle hours trying get RC flights watching young Davey ZENOAH SACHS-DOLMAR QUADRA ENGINES ERCOUPE TOMAHAWK & J-3 KITTEN KITS ZINGER PROPS FUEL TANKS CE WHEELS Carbon-Fiber Arrowshafts Cecorite Glue DGA MGA PILOTS Send $100 catalog JIM MESSEWS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS Valley View Dr Box 43 AlIegany NY 14706 Make Real Decals computer printer Send $800 S/H over 15 sq ft decal materials plus instructions LABCO 27563 Dover Warren MI 48093 ULTRAtm EuEu ULTRA WINGMAN Glow Plug Driver ometer ust Gas Temperature Indicator ndedScale Voltmeter Flight Check e Pre-Flight Select bel Meter r Modes Pattern Select ent Temperature ULTRA WINGMAN $20000 Includes Unit cable battery pack charger Helicopter version$21000 Airborne-Sensor Pack$4000 CONVENIENT The Ultra Wingman achieves multiple functions such Glow Plug driver Exhaust Gas Temperature indicator Tachometer Expanded Scale Voltmeter through connection model airborne-sensor pack approx 1 ounce easily installed drilling halt inch hole fuselage routing tour leads appropriate positions SAFE Ultra Wingman offers safe ig nition glow plug well simultaneous reading RPMs Exhaust Gas Temperature through single connection safely distanced prop same connection frequent receiver battery pack checks made easy Ultra Wingmans loaded digital Expanded Scale ltmeter Pre-Flight Check list provided help assure safe preparation operation model ECONOMICAL The Ultra Wingman fers ten distinct functions compact hand-held unit Actual size 4 x 7 3/4 18 cable SALES & CUSTOMER SERVICE Z 5455 LINGER LONGER ROAD CUMMING GA 30130 October 1991 173 C&G BALSA SAVE ON YOUR BALSA & PLYWOOD NEEDS NO MINIMUM ORDER SEND SASE FOR PRICE LIST 2422 N Marks #373Ph 277-WOOD Fresno CA 93722209 277-9663 TOP GUN 4deo tape offered Barn Cohen RIG Video Review W Palm Beach NOT official TOP GUN tape NOT endorsed llf W{41 LW15Ai TOP GUN board directors I however suggest RC Video Magazines orI Prop Wash Videos productions viewing pleasureI apologize inconvenienceFrank Tiano U MASIE Al RSC flEW GIVE YOUR ELECTRIC SAILPLANE IMPROVED RATE OF CLIMB BY UP TO 21% MORE THAN DIRECT DRIVE V HIGH PERFORMANCE 72 VOLT 05 ELECTRIC MOTOR V 301 GEARBOX V 12 X 8 FOLDING PROPELLER V 175 SPINNER See local hobby dealer L sor Propeller Company Monier Circle ho Send SASE free catalog Cordova California 95742 Slagle fly Control Line barefoot hot concrete runwaysfl FF Wings/Lorbiecki Continued page 88 vertical pieces airfoil curvature top Make sure leading edge portion piece has same orientation other piece Lay building board section verticals Drill screw board place again using edge vertical block align top desired draw line jig mark location leading edge Ive borrowed Hunterss Hot Stuff fame technique holding sheeting place Trim section waxed paper proper length Spray jig Civilian busts /3 /4 /5 scale $795 plus $3 P/H Full figures $1995 plus $4 P/HCivilians 1/3 74 scale WWI Barnstormer 1/4 WWII Navy 1/5 WWII USAAF 1/e and/8 scales Ask Officers Gentlemen pilots name favorite hobby shop call name Ibe dealer nearest ordering direct include check money order MCNISA accounf number exp daft Officus ani Uentlmmen 537-7323 Box 537 RD 2 Hampton NJ 08827 light coat contact cement3M-77 Spray Mountand apply paper sure no wrinldes Cut lower sheeting proper length width Since leading trailing edges will used reference throughout construction make sure straight true Spray waxed paper contact cement lay sheeting place making sure leading edge accurately positioned respect airfoil Check against optional leading edge guideline drew jig Use palm hand rub sheeting place Make sure completely contacts area Attach leading edge Hot Stuff mark ribs add webbing etc Sand assembly wing still jig Before applying upper sheeting blow out sanding dust inspect work Correct deficiencies find Because upper camber airfoil top sheet must wider bottom sheet Apply bead thick Hot Stuffnot thinner consistency along ribs spars webbing leading edge etc Slide sheeting against ~1 WAY% THE JOURNAL THE AIRPLANE 1920 1940 Leo Opdycke Editor leading edge Using palms slide down over ribs toward trailing edge Rub sheeting everywhere make sure its completely adhered Wait few seconds wing panel ready final sanding Adding washin washout simple Loosen attachment screws vertical pieces slide shim sure its appropriate size wing youre ready induce washin washout required done before start wing construction built jig cut ribs assembled three wing panels Nordic six hours time Try standard Nordic construction Building next sheeted wing should easier everII ww1 4~URnALOE TIlE EARLY AEROPLAnE Kenn Rust Editor WW1 AERO 1 900-1 91 9 SKYWAYS 1 920-1 940 two Journals contain information current prolects historical research news museums airshows workshop notes technical drawings data information paint color photographs aeroplanes engines parts sale scale modelling material PLUS wants disposals news current publications kinds PLUS more. Sample copies $4 Published WORLD WAR 1 2e4##ma INC 15 Crescent Road fouqhkeepsie IIY 12601 USA 914 475-3679 174 Model Aviation Kit includes fully assembled unit Wiring included ATNES 1 PRECISION INSTRUMENTS MILLS METALS noos OMPLETE CATALOG $200 hAlOs items j YDDLS CD 21005000 Spro,gt1o OH 45501 COMPAC 11 1220562 PINSPATCHES Luan g1gg~ c0 CUSTOM ENAMEL PINS & EMBROIDERED PATCHES MADE TO YOUR DESIGN 303 667-4940 P0 Box 1615Loveland CO80539
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/10
Page Numbers: 75, 76, 169, 171, 172, 173, 174
Dr D B Mathews Flying Fun 909 N Maize Rd Townhouse 734 WichIta KS 67212 MORE DARN FUN Ive just returned enjoyable weekends Ive ever spent Ace R/C Float Fly first weekend June blessed absolutely perfect weather year Light winds moderate temperatures good cloud cover lots lots flying Traditionally Ace R/C staff members present some Saturday evening entertainment part buffet year really outdid themselves Ace has recently leased Higginsville Municipal Airport moved electronic repair R&D other parts its operation administration building large hangar Sort novel thata model aircraft manufacturer its own 3000-ft paved runway So decided take advantage big old hangar looks like 1942 put WW II USO show Sid Nelson brought full-size clipped-wing T-Craft put aerobatics demonstration climaxed inverted ribbon cut pigged out delicious buffet About sundown hangar struck magic Ace Players set up stage draped WW II tarps Aces bundled balsa log supply used walls behind lights dropped suddenly 1942 Since us around time nostalgia bug hit hard Imagine impersonations Kate Smith singing God Bless America Andrews Sisters singing Rum Coca Cola Marx Brothers sorts music era rush patriotic fever audience caught up program standing up yelling waving little flags placed chair Absolutely finest amateur theater presentation Ive ever seen An emotional experience Lets hope program will become tradition float fly What great big fun-filled event becoming Nearly 175 entries well over 300 models huge crowd spectators entries Montana Georgia Long Island Floridaand important everyone having tons just plain old fun No judgments no hassles over rules no stress just pure unadulterated fun Certainly too will have chance attend some similar fun-filled activities year Isnt extraordinary have fun events listed Contest Calendar Looks title might no longer appropriate Staying track Have opportunity see track tile flight October 1991 75 sional pilot Wayne Norns used FOX 40 engine out-of-the-mt modei De sign dimensions 36 x 22 x 4 Wayne used 1-In foam ribs Very stabie modei Want guess airplanes Wayne fuss An RC 4-60 see Mathewss January 1986 Model Aviation article same name HoI us Fenna half-size version foreground Eleven-year-old Andy Pound Terre Haute diana Ace Float Fly Wonder dad saying Youre going knife- Jim Moseley Ontario Canada built Baby Toots featured April 1950 Model Airplane edge what Note RC recovery boat News plane has 13-inch span six-Inch folding prop Ritz wing station system action Pretty neat isnt familiar system let try brief description registered float fly us given 1 x 4-in plywood plate tile name frequency colored dot placed tile per transmitter us ready fly placed tile through top vertical rack colored match dot tile tiles slid down track until tile reached next bottom point moved model gear ready box handed large colored disk used check out transmitter impound coincidence person flying happened same frequency impound manager held transmitter until other model safely back shore system enabled Ace distribute fliers evenly flight stations station overloaded colored dots simply changed Additionally flight lines moved rather smoothly since needed glance progression tile down slot find turn likely system works saw used last Labor Day weekend 49th Jumbo Squadron Lake Jacomo Missouri impressed large heavily flown event like float fly system really shines ROW rise off water event things often go rather slowly out safety considerations boat crews lake recovering capsized planes engine has died Higginsville takeoff landing operations stopped whenever manned boat water though boat crews efficient recoveries made smoothly operational delays unavoidable Considering truly amazing notice 270-plus flights made eight hours Saturday Im sure some remarkable accomplishment can credited track tile system particularly like it avoids possible complaints can turn again didnt hear call name As Ive said flight line control system works really well try youll have lots fun Letter express Wayne Norris Xenia Ohio writes Ive building flying models 23 years Like others started five-cent Rubber jobs soared spirit up away small Iowa farm first Gas plane Enya 29-powered solid wood Control Liner still think CL good place novice learn building skills run engine RC has staple over last 16 years Scratch-building getting wife involved big part fun Model airplanes have always big part life Im sure helped mold personality career choice becoming professional pilot Take look Waynes flying letter photos guess what institution flies says built fly company picnics So what Jeep smallish four-wheel drive utility vehicle right Well maybe Consider photos Eut Tilestons /2A RC Scale Duration model Note Continued page 169 76 Model Aviation uuied OUWn Tor Y2R flIW worn ieep 515 uufe bones Beautiful craftsmanship typical John Warren Toronto Canada Chet Lanzos Stinson Junior Model Airplane News published Radio Control design January 1960 airplane powered Saito 65 engine cowl made bottom bleach bottle Jay Hawk Sundusters active Free Flight group attending University Kansas 1947 Nationals began member Bill Weilborn won brand-new Ford Standing left Jack Jolla holding Cosmo towliner Vein Guyer Topeka John Busby squats below Vein Roy Edwards center Dick Johnson right Leaning against prized possession far right raffle winner Bill Weilborn saved some tissue colored dope whatever covered originally marked clearly model belongs matching colors should difficult Red blue tissue tends fade models may require setting repair tissue out sun few days until perfect match Always cover structure outlines Attaching piece repair tissue some tissue hanging out air seldom successful Try cut patches about 6 larger space will cover will remain unobtrusive possible Tiny splits may fixed brushing dope laying piece smooth Saran Wrap can peeled off lot dry resulting surface can blended working brush some thinned dope around edges late great Loren Williams often used trick good advantage Damage balsa block structures like wheel pants cowlings can often repaired lightweight painters patch material water-soluble white variety sands easily adds very little weight Cottage Wings List As mentioned last column just isnt room plug great small businesses newsletters suppliers etc Free-Flight scale modelers need survive have put together annotated list should great usefulness especially newcomers hobby us live far decent hobby shop feel like orphans attempt help locate useful stufffrom diesel fuel plans Flying Aces Club Send dollar cover printing large SASE address beginning column youd like copy Until next time keep stuffin turns Happy landings Flying Fun/Mathews Continued page 76 prototype racer flown 1937 gets interesting consider current TV ads 50thanniversary Jeeps Now 37 plus 50 does equal 91 does So did racing immortal Art Chester arrive name four years before Willys Motor company original manufacturer military vehicle sounds like something Trivial Pursuit doesnt answer neither Art Chester nor Willys company invented name As recall Jeep little talking animal cartoon strip called Alley Oop long before name picked up others Next trivia question did Well-Adjusted b Two Places Once new Sullivan Split Elevator Joint #558 its snap Thats because quick-release locking sleeves snap securely allowing range off-axis motion Yet theyre much easier unhook adjust individually otherball joints kit has double ball threads onto control rod elevator half connected double ball ball joints easy adjustments elevator control horns can located anywhere elevator complete kit includes double ball jam nut two socket/sleeve assemblies Soifyoureworkingona p roject needs getting off ground Thok Sullivan PRODUCTS youll find ideas very easy adjust P0 Box 5166 Baltimore MD 21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground name bazooka come military used shoulder-launched antitank missile know However name came large ludicrous-looking kazoo-like musical instrument played among others country/western comedian named Bob Burns Bulletproof Ace Float Fly transmitters checked scanners part Friday night registration party Interestingly several relatively new 1991 transmitters found spattering well off frequencies occurs receiver may well bulletproof that virtue useless flier next using shotgun Im comfortable flying anyone doesnt have Gold sticker current year transmitter Are slightly different tack Have flown anyone 10 MHz close bit uneasy first time someone didnt know fired up RC 13 right next RC 12 After got thinking about relaxed After have March 91 Gold sticker Silver Seven am using Ace 91 receivers other guy couldnt have purchased system RC 13 its being Gold worry great its going waiting half morning frequency open up Thank guys AMA Continued page 171 October 1991 169 Franldy Im comfortable 12-13 26-27 match some dude shows up beat-up old imported transmitter bought last years club auction fires up next RC 52 Im air RC 54 Think about Magazine reprints John Warren see photo Stinson Jr wrote asking help finding reprint original Chet Lanzo construction article Over years Ive detailed several sources drawings just about anything ever published US model magazines often sure would nice have copy article well Carolyn Gierke 1276 Ransom Road Lancaster NY 14086 now provides such service Send much information possible such author title magazine date page numbers Costs will vary length number pages course lady also has huge collection extra copies old magazines sale Noise noiseor am certainly qualified write anything technical subject noise abatement pragmatic observation seems appropriate As well can recall college physics noise sound measured two ways amplitude pitch Another term amplitude volume know measured decibels Most noise reduction efforts directed rightfully lowering volume Pitch other hand measured cycles per second Human hearing limited both top bottom ends scale other animals can detect pitch well above what humans can point Im coming Go piano hit high C low C Both produced same volume decibels yet seems penetrating Another example Consider foghorn siren well may foghorn producing far volume decibels yet siren seems annoying obnoxious Dont agree Pragmatically have noticed much annoying /2A engines sound compared big gas burner Im sure much pitch generated prop nonetheless big ST 3000 JTec Super Snuffler far less irritating around /2A fan trainers Perhaps need consider both decibels pitch efforts good neighbors Big Bingoand big bangers Some builders Big Bingo Model Aviation February 1991 using real fire-breather engines such A&M Sachs Ive learned some loss aileron effectiveness flutter high-speed runs appears two-part wing spreading bit rear bolts causing some flexing fix suggest Push-Rod Selection Leaves Up InTheAir Its true offer complete line push-rods world thats important reason choose Sullivan push-rods fact once its model doesnt matter manj other push-rods caiy just want yours work est its will Sullivan push-rods designed built maximum strength flexibility dependability Theyre also light wei t well simply best canuy Which means get widest choice Sullivan PRODUCTS push-rods get best choice P0 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground addition A6 brass strap fastened through hardwood trailing edge bolt insert 8-32 bolts blind nuts should wing bottom inside x 20 hold-on bolts set up side need unbolted wing separated way wing cant spread under circumstances Additionally personal Big Bingo began showing some signs wallowing out around rear x 20 bolts found some A-in-ID nylon grommets neighborhood hardware store elongated holes redrilled /16 bit grommets epoxied wing attached fuselage also suspect x 20 nylon bolts themselves may flexing superstrong power/speed situations now recommend use hex-head steel bolts Neither metal strap nor steel bolts should needed Big Bingo powered 120 four-strokers 90 108 two-cycles However situation weight speed increased right up outside edge design envelope huge big banger mods good practice Id consider running A-in strip aircraft ply front back hardwood bolt blocks both sides fuselage epoxying fuselage wall blocks Kids Whats matter kids October 1991 171 LANIER RC HAS THE RIGHT STUFF Choose 20 Different Models Range Trainers Giant Scale Dealer Distributor Inquiries Welcome Send SASE FREE color catalog LANIER RC PO Box 458 Oakwood GA 30566 Phone 404-532-6401 FAX 404-532-2163 FOKKER DVIII 84 Plans $2500 Class cowl RoIe4 1/4 scale BOB HOLMAN PLANS THE BEST IN WW1 Irale S 500 Model AeraIt piaea i4sadhoo& 19S0-91 1500 Scale DrawIngs Plans iaedholc 5100 SC-Model Woeld Plans Const GuIde ISOC Catalogs 5400 sa 3 oj ieee arAL8ATROSS DVA 84 shipped Iogehet ce cederPlans $3600 503 iIOLMADE ssc Cal 714 LSS-39S9 Shppir $240 New 138 pg CIRMAN PtANS BOOKS 1100 WIth Oshet Catalogs Please Ad 5100 Il Shipped Separate FAX 714 889-9307LJ THE BEST IN SCALE BOX 741 NA SAN BERNARDINO CA 92402 714 885 3959 today Thats title song something escapes moment answer darn thing problem its parents Kids born blank paper whats written function parenting receive Andy Pound dad Ron perfect example above have attending Ace float flys several years has pure delight watch youngster dad develop strong father/son relationship Andy just absolutely loves fly model airplanes totally fearless gifted lightning-quick reflexes cheerful courteous important fun around really like youngster Ron firm Andy allowing no deviations family behavior code hell correct him tussle hair love between father son just oozes over good father doing good job Isnt what parenting about Im sure include included families modeling agree moments priceless kids grown own memories remain jewellike declining years know certainly have Just thought Have individually clubs ever tied modeling Big Brothers/Big Sisters organizations area Seems natural wonderful thing empty nesters Id delighted share activities area Talk about doing something worthwhile fly-by-night operation Jim Moseley last Sunday April marked six months during Ive unable fly Free Flight outdoors due Canadian weather Around 1100 evening wandered out onto apartment balcony leaned rail surveyed world suddenly realized unusually mild also dead calm breath air stirring small thought surfaced common sense said Nah cant its dark Such reasoning soon overwhelmed however longing within minutes Id picked up small Rubber model tossed loop gumband heading factory sports field half mile away havent able gain access site before 172 Model Aviation JET LATHES FOR THE MODEL AVIATOR SELECTION OF LATHES WITH SWING RANGES 13-18 QUALITY 3O4 562-3538 LATHES AT JAFFORDABLE ATALOG $100 ESII PO Box 536-V Hurricane WV 25526 9 5 Obechi Large Sheets Please call 415 462-0672 send SASE 850 Concord Street Pleasanton CA 94566 Satisfaction Guaranteed EASY HINiE SH71O Pkg ot24 $295 THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply cut single knite slot tor hinge slide hinges place apply tew drops ot favorite CA glue youre done SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG 7de ea iae f4a eaa MFG CO INC.401-7 So Front StaMontezuma IA 50171 623-5154 time night whos gonna care find looking south city glow Toronto brightens sky enough model should just visible against it isnt too far away few hundred hand turns confirm case bonus some stray light nearby highway lamps reflecting undersurface wings What followed blissful hour supremely contented flying Suppose policeman come would have explained what Im doing Just flying model airplane dark officer having such good time could have stayed night getting bit chilly back apartment Got home just after 1 am happy could wife now knows nothing left aeromodeling surprise Now could persuade go along next time hold highintensity lantern Truly has Flying Fun agree Doc Yes sure Dont readers way Although photo bit tattered blotched just have share Dick Johnsons memories bit Dick others photo students GI bill University Kansas back 1947 formed very active Free Flight etc club Lawrence called Jay Hawk Sundusters Bill Wellborn lucky winner new Ford automobile raffle held movie theaters decided load up models head AMA 1947 Nationals Minneapolis Dicks words fantastic time winning thing 1977 SAM Champs Las Vegas Jack Dick Roy held unofficial 30th reunion Dick has retained AMA 5192 yearswhich says good deal about lifelong interest modeling doesnt same bunch attended 1948 1949 Nationals Olathe Naval Air Station Kansas again didnt win anything again claim have ball flying anyway Dick recalls seeing first Dynajet Minneapolis watching Jim Walker fly three Fireballs once observing Walker others fiddle hours trying get RC flights watching young Davey ZENOAH SACHS-DOLMAR QUADRA ENGINES ERCOUPE TOMAHAWK & J-3 KITTEN KITS ZINGER PROPS FUEL TANKS CE WHEELS Carbon-Fiber Arrowshafts Cecorite Glue DGA MGA PILOTS Send $100 catalog JIM MESSEWS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS Valley View Dr Box 43 AlIegany NY 14706 Make Real Decals computer printer Send $800 S/H over 15 sq ft decal materials plus instructions LABCO 27563 Dover Warren MI 48093 ULTRAtm EuEu ULTRA WINGMAN Glow Plug Driver ometer ust Gas Temperature Indicator ndedScale Voltmeter Flight Check e Pre-Flight Select bel Meter r Modes Pattern Select ent Temperature ULTRA WINGMAN $20000 Includes Unit cable battery pack charger Helicopter version$21000 Airborne-Sensor Pack$4000 CONVENIENT The Ultra Wingman achieves multiple functions such Glow Plug driver Exhaust Gas Temperature indicator Tachometer Expanded Scale Voltmeter through connection model airborne-sensor pack approx 1 ounce easily installed drilling halt inch hole fuselage routing tour leads appropriate positions SAFE Ultra Wingman offers safe ig nition glow plug well simultaneous reading RPMs Exhaust Gas Temperature through single connection safely distanced prop same connection frequent receiver battery pack checks made easy Ultra Wingmans loaded digital Expanded Scale ltmeter Pre-Flight Check list provided help assure safe preparation operation model ECONOMICAL The Ultra Wingman fers ten distinct functions compact hand-held unit Actual size 4 x 7 3/4 18 cable SALES & CUSTOMER SERVICE Z 5455 LINGER LONGER ROAD CUMMING GA 30130 October 1991 173 C&G BALSA SAVE ON YOUR BALSA & PLYWOOD NEEDS NO MINIMUM ORDER SEND SASE FOR PRICE LIST 2422 N Marks #373Ph 277-WOOD Fresno CA 93722209 277-9663 TOP GUN 4deo tape offered Barn Cohen RIG Video Review W Palm Beach NOT official TOP GUN tape NOT endorsed llf W{41 LW15Ai TOP GUN board directors I however suggest RC Video Magazines orI Prop Wash Videos productions viewing pleasureI apologize inconvenienceFrank Tiano U MASIE Al RSC flEW GIVE YOUR ELECTRIC SAILPLANE IMPROVED RATE OF CLIMB BY UP TO 21% MORE THAN DIRECT DRIVE V HIGH PERFORMANCE 72 VOLT 05 ELECTRIC MOTOR V 301 GEARBOX V 12 X 8 FOLDING PROPELLER V 175 SPINNER See local hobby dealer L sor Propeller Company Monier Circle ho Send SASE free catalog Cordova California 95742 Slagle fly Control Line barefoot hot concrete runwaysfl FF Wings/Lorbiecki Continued page 88 vertical pieces airfoil curvature top Make sure leading edge portion piece has same orientation other piece Lay building board section verticals Drill screw board place again using edge vertical block align top desired draw line jig mark location leading edge Ive borrowed Hunterss Hot Stuff fame technique holding sheeting place Trim section waxed paper proper length Spray jig Civilian busts /3 /4 /5 scale $795 plus $3 P/H Full figures $1995 plus $4 P/HCivilians 1/3 74 scale WWI Barnstormer 1/4 WWII Navy 1/5 WWII USAAF 1/e and/8 scales Ask Officers Gentlemen pilots name favorite hobby shop call name Ibe dealer nearest ordering direct include check money order MCNISA accounf number exp daft Officus ani Uentlmmen 537-7323 Box 537 RD 2 Hampton NJ 08827 light coat contact cement3M-77 Spray Mountand apply paper sure no wrinldes Cut lower sheeting proper length width Since leading trailing edges will used reference throughout construction make sure straight true Spray waxed paper contact cement lay sheeting place making sure leading edge accurately positioned respect airfoil Check against optional leading edge guideline drew jig Use palm hand rub sheeting place Make sure completely contacts area Attach leading edge Hot Stuff mark ribs add webbing etc Sand assembly wing still jig Before applying upper sheeting blow out sanding dust inspect work Correct deficiencies find Because upper camber airfoil top sheet must wider bottom sheet Apply bead thick Hot Stuffnot thinner consistency along ribs spars webbing leading edge etc Slide sheeting against ~1 WAY% THE JOURNAL THE AIRPLANE 1920 1940 Leo Opdycke Editor leading edge Using palms slide down over ribs toward trailing edge Rub sheeting everywhere make sure its completely adhered Wait few seconds wing panel ready final sanding Adding washin washout simple Loosen attachment screws vertical pieces slide shim sure its appropriate size wing youre ready induce washin washout required done before 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Dr D B Mathews Flying Fun 909 N Maize Rd Townhouse 734 WichIta KS 67212 MORE DARN FUN Ive just returned enjoyable weekends Ive ever spent Ace R/C Float Fly first weekend June blessed absolutely perfect weather year Light winds moderate temperatures good cloud cover lots lots flying Traditionally Ace R/C staff members present some Saturday evening entertainment part buffet year really outdid themselves Ace has recently leased Higginsville Municipal Airport moved electronic repair R&D other parts its operation administration building large hangar Sort novel thata model aircraft manufacturer its own 3000-ft paved runway So decided take advantage big old hangar looks like 1942 put WW II USO show Sid Nelson brought full-size clipped-wing T-Craft put aerobatics demonstration climaxed inverted ribbon cut pigged out delicious buffet About sundown hangar struck magic Ace Players set up stage draped WW II tarps Aces bundled balsa log supply used walls behind lights dropped suddenly 1942 Since us around time nostalgia bug hit hard Imagine impersonations Kate Smith singing God Bless America Andrews Sisters singing Rum Coca Cola Marx Brothers sorts music era rush patriotic fever audience caught up program standing up yelling waving little flags placed chair Absolutely finest amateur theater presentation Ive ever seen An emotional experience Lets hope program will become tradition float fly What great big fun-filled event becoming Nearly 175 entries well over 300 models huge crowd spectators entries Montana Georgia Long Island Floridaand important everyone having tons just plain old fun No judgments no hassles over rules no stress just pure unadulterated fun Certainly too will have chance attend some similar fun-filled activities year Isnt extraordinary have fun events listed Contest Calendar Looks title might no longer appropriate Staying track Have opportunity see track tile flight October 1991 75 sional pilot Wayne Norns used FOX 40 engine out-of-the-mt modei De sign dimensions 36 x 22 x 4 Wayne used 1-In foam ribs Very stabie modei Want guess airplanes Wayne fuss An RC 4-60 see Mathewss January 1986 Model Aviation article same name HoI us Fenna half-size version foreground Eleven-year-old Andy Pound Terre Haute diana Ace Float Fly Wonder dad saying Youre going knife- Jim Moseley Ontario Canada built Baby Toots featured April 1950 Model Airplane edge what Note RC recovery boat News plane has 13-inch span six-Inch folding prop Ritz wing station system action Pretty neat isnt familiar system let try brief description registered float fly us given 1 x 4-in plywood plate tile name frequency colored dot placed tile per transmitter us ready fly placed tile through top vertical rack colored match dot tile tiles slid down track until tile reached next bottom point moved model gear ready box handed large colored disk used check out transmitter impound coincidence person flying happened same frequency impound manager held transmitter until other model safely back shore system enabled Ace distribute fliers evenly flight stations station overloaded colored dots simply changed Additionally flight lines moved rather smoothly since needed glance progression tile down slot find turn likely system works saw used last Labor Day weekend 49th Jumbo Squadron Lake Jacomo Missouri impressed large heavily flown event like float fly system really shines ROW rise off water event things often go rather slowly out safety considerations boat crews lake recovering capsized planes engine has died Higginsville takeoff landing operations stopped whenever manned boat water though boat crews efficient recoveries made smoothly operational delays unavoidable Considering truly amazing notice 270-plus flights made eight hours Saturday Im sure some remarkable accomplishment can credited track tile system particularly like it avoids possible complaints can turn again didnt hear call name As Ive said flight line control system works really well try youll have lots fun Letter express Wayne Norris Xenia Ohio writes Ive building flying models 23 years Like others started five-cent Rubber jobs soared spirit up away small Iowa farm first Gas plane Enya 29-powered solid wood Control Liner still think CL good place novice learn building skills run engine RC has staple over last 16 years Scratch-building getting wife involved big part fun Model airplanes have always big part life Im sure helped mold personality career choice becoming professional pilot Take look Waynes flying letter photos guess what institution flies says built fly company picnics So what Jeep smallish four-wheel drive utility vehicle right Well maybe Consider photos Eut Tilestons /2A RC Scale Duration model Note Continued page 169 76 Model Aviation uuied OUWn Tor Y2R flIW worn ieep 515 uufe bones Beautiful craftsmanship typical John Warren Toronto Canada Chet Lanzos Stinson Junior Model Airplane News published Radio Control design January 1960 airplane powered Saito 65 engine cowl made bottom bleach bottle Jay Hawk Sundusters active Free Flight group attending University Kansas 1947 Nationals began member Bill Weilborn won brand-new Ford Standing left Jack Jolla holding Cosmo towliner Vein Guyer Topeka John Busby squats below Vein Roy Edwards center Dick Johnson right Leaning against prized possession far right raffle winner Bill Weilborn saved some tissue colored dope whatever covered originally marked clearly model belongs matching colors should difficult Red blue tissue tends fade models may require setting repair tissue out sun few days until perfect match Always cover structure outlines Attaching piece repair tissue some tissue hanging out air seldom successful Try cut patches about 6 larger space will cover will remain unobtrusive possible Tiny splits may fixed brushing dope laying piece smooth Saran Wrap can peeled off lot dry resulting surface can blended working brush some thinned dope around edges late great Loren Williams often used trick good advantage Damage balsa block structures like wheel pants cowlings can often repaired lightweight painters patch material water-soluble white variety sands easily adds very little weight Cottage Wings List As mentioned last column just isnt room plug great small businesses newsletters suppliers etc Free-Flight scale modelers need survive have put together annotated list should great usefulness especially newcomers hobby us live far decent hobby shop feel like orphans attempt help locate useful stufffrom diesel fuel plans Flying Aces Club Send dollar cover printing large SASE address beginning column youd like copy Until next time keep stuffin turns Happy landings Flying Fun/Mathews Continued page 76 prototype racer flown 1937 gets interesting consider current TV ads 50thanniversary Jeeps Now 37 plus 50 does equal 91 does So did racing immortal Art Chester arrive name four years before Willys Motor company original manufacturer military vehicle sounds like something Trivial Pursuit doesnt answer neither Art Chester nor Willys company invented name As recall Jeep little talking animal cartoon strip called Alley Oop long before name picked up others Next trivia question did Well-Adjusted b Two Places Once new Sullivan Split Elevator Joint #558 its snap Thats because quick-release locking sleeves snap securely allowing range off-axis motion Yet theyre much easier unhook adjust individually otherball joints kit has double ball threads onto control rod elevator half connected double ball ball joints easy adjustments elevator control horns can located anywhere elevator complete kit includes double ball jam nut two socket/sleeve assemblies Soifyoureworkingona p roject needs getting off ground Thok Sullivan PRODUCTS youll find ideas very easy adjust P0 Box 5166 Baltimore MD 21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground name bazooka come military used shoulder-launched antitank missile know However name came large ludicrous-looking kazoo-like musical instrument played among others country/western comedian named Bob Burns Bulletproof Ace Float Fly transmitters checked scanners part Friday night registration party Interestingly several relatively new 1991 transmitters found spattering well off frequencies occurs receiver may well bulletproof that virtue useless flier next using shotgun Im comfortable flying anyone doesnt have Gold sticker current year transmitter Are slightly different tack Have flown anyone 10 MHz close bit uneasy first time someone didnt know fired up RC 13 right next RC 12 After got thinking about relaxed After have March 91 Gold sticker Silver Seven am using Ace 91 receivers other guy couldnt have purchased system RC 13 its being Gold worry great its going waiting half morning frequency open up Thank guys AMA Continued page 171 October 1991 169 Franldy Im comfortable 12-13 26-27 match some dude shows up beat-up old imported transmitter bought last years club auction fires up next RC 52 Im air RC 54 Think about Magazine reprints John Warren see photo Stinson Jr wrote asking help finding reprint original Chet Lanzo construction article Over years Ive detailed several sources drawings just about anything ever published US model magazines often sure would nice have copy article well Carolyn Gierke 1276 Ransom Road Lancaster NY 14086 now provides such service Send much information possible such author title magazine date page numbers Costs will vary length number pages course lady also has huge collection extra copies old magazines sale Noise noiseor am certainly qualified write anything technical subject noise abatement pragmatic observation seems appropriate As well can recall college physics noise sound measured two ways amplitude pitch Another term amplitude volume know measured decibels Most noise reduction efforts directed rightfully lowering volume Pitch other hand measured cycles per second Human hearing limited both top bottom ends scale other animals can detect pitch well above what humans can point Im coming Go piano hit high C low C Both produced same volume decibels yet seems penetrating Another example Consider foghorn siren well may foghorn producing far volume decibels yet siren seems annoying obnoxious Dont agree Pragmatically have noticed much annoying /2A engines sound compared big gas burner Im sure much pitch generated prop nonetheless big ST 3000 JTec Super Snuffler far less irritating around /2A fan trainers Perhaps need consider both decibels pitch efforts good neighbors Big Bingoand big bangers Some builders Big Bingo Model Aviation February 1991 using real fire-breather engines such A&M Sachs Ive learned some loss aileron effectiveness flutter high-speed runs appears two-part wing spreading bit rear bolts causing some flexing fix suggest Push-Rod Selection Leaves Up InTheAir Its true offer complete line push-rods world thats important reason choose Sullivan push-rods fact once its model doesnt matter manj other push-rods caiy just want yours work est its will Sullivan push-rods designed built maximum strength flexibility dependability Theyre also light wei t well simply best canuy Which means get widest choice Sullivan PRODUCTS push-rods get best choice P0 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground addition A6 brass strap fastened through hardwood trailing edge bolt insert 8-32 bolts blind nuts should wing bottom inside x 20 hold-on bolts set up side need unbolted wing separated way wing cant spread under circumstances Additionally personal Big Bingo began showing some signs wallowing out around rear x 20 bolts found some A-in-ID nylon grommets neighborhood hardware store elongated holes redrilled /16 bit grommets epoxied wing attached fuselage also suspect x 20 nylon bolts themselves may flexing superstrong power/speed situations now recommend use hex-head steel bolts Neither metal strap nor steel bolts should needed Big Bingo powered 120 four-strokers 90 108 two-cycles However situation weight speed increased right up outside edge design envelope huge big banger mods good practice Id consider running A-in strip aircraft ply front back hardwood bolt blocks both sides fuselage epoxying fuselage wall blocks Kids Whats matter kids October 1991 171 LANIER RC HAS THE RIGHT STUFF Choose 20 Different Models Range Trainers Giant Scale Dealer Distributor Inquiries Welcome Send SASE FREE color catalog LANIER RC PO Box 458 Oakwood GA 30566 Phone 404-532-6401 FAX 404-532-2163 FOKKER DVIII 84 Plans $2500 Class cowl RoIe4 1/4 scale BOB HOLMAN PLANS THE BEST IN WW1 Irale S 500 Model AeraIt piaea i4sadhoo& 19S0-91 1500 Scale DrawIngs Plans iaedholc 5100 SC-Model Woeld Plans Const GuIde ISOC Catalogs 5400 sa 3 oj ieee arAL8ATROSS DVA 84 shipped Iogehet ce cederPlans $3600 503 iIOLMADE ssc Cal 714 LSS-39S9 Shppir $240 New 138 pg CIRMAN PtANS BOOKS 1100 WIth Oshet Catalogs Please Ad 5100 Il Shipped Separate FAX 714 889-9307LJ THE BEST IN SCALE BOX 741 NA SAN BERNARDINO CA 92402 714 885 3959 today Thats title song something escapes moment answer darn thing problem its parents Kids born blank paper whats written function parenting receive Andy Pound dad Ron perfect example above have attending Ace float flys several years has pure delight watch youngster dad develop strong father/son relationship Andy just absolutely loves fly model airplanes totally fearless gifted lightning-quick reflexes cheerful courteous important fun around really like youngster Ron firm Andy allowing no deviations family behavior code hell correct him tussle hair love between father son just oozes over good father doing good job Isnt what parenting about Im sure include included families modeling agree moments priceless kids grown own memories remain jewellike declining years know certainly have Just thought Have individually clubs ever tied modeling Big Brothers/Big Sisters organizations area Seems natural wonderful thing empty nesters Id delighted share activities area Talk about doing something worthwhile fly-by-night operation Jim Moseley last Sunday April marked six months during Ive unable fly Free Flight outdoors due Canadian weather Around 1100 evening wandered out onto apartment balcony leaned rail surveyed world suddenly realized unusually mild also dead calm breath air stirring small thought surfaced common sense said Nah cant its dark Such reasoning soon overwhelmed however longing within minutes Id picked up small Rubber model tossed loop gumband heading factory sports field half mile away havent able gain access site before 172 Model Aviation JET LATHES FOR THE MODEL AVIATOR SELECTION OF LATHES WITH SWING RANGES 13-18 QUALITY 3O4 562-3538 LATHES AT JAFFORDABLE ATALOG $100 ESII PO Box 536-V Hurricane WV 25526 9 5 Obechi Large Sheets Please call 415 462-0672 send SASE 850 Concord Street Pleasanton CA 94566 Satisfaction Guaranteed EASY HINiE SH71O Pkg ot24 $295 THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply cut single knite slot tor hinge slide hinges place apply tew drops ot favorite CA glue youre done SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG 7de ea iae f4a eaa MFG CO INC.401-7 So Front StaMontezuma IA 50171 623-5154 time night whos gonna care find looking south city glow Toronto brightens sky enough model should just visible against it isnt too far away few hundred hand turns confirm case bonus some stray light nearby highway lamps reflecting undersurface wings What followed blissful hour supremely contented flying Suppose policeman come would have explained what Im doing Just flying model airplane dark officer having such good time could have stayed night getting bit chilly back apartment Got home just after 1 am happy could wife now knows nothing left aeromodeling surprise Now could persuade go along next time hold highintensity lantern Truly has Flying Fun agree Doc Yes sure Dont readers way Although photo bit tattered blotched just have share Dick Johnsons memories bit Dick others photo students GI bill University Kansas back 1947 formed very active Free Flight etc club Lawrence called Jay Hawk Sundusters Bill Wellborn lucky winner new Ford automobile raffle held movie theaters decided load up models head AMA 1947 Nationals Minneapolis Dicks words fantastic time winning thing 1977 SAM Champs Las Vegas Jack Dick Roy held unofficial 30th reunion Dick has retained AMA 5192 yearswhich says good deal about lifelong interest modeling doesnt same bunch attended 1948 1949 Nationals Olathe Naval Air Station Kansas again didnt win anything again claim have ball flying anyway Dick recalls seeing first Dynajet Minneapolis watching Jim Walker fly three Fireballs once observing Walker others fiddle hours trying get RC flights watching young Davey ZENOAH SACHS-DOLMAR QUADRA ENGINES ERCOUPE TOMAHAWK & J-3 KITTEN KITS ZINGER PROPS FUEL TANKS CE WHEELS Carbon-Fiber Arrowshafts Cecorite Glue DGA MGA PILOTS Send $100 catalog JIM MESSEWS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS Valley View Dr Box 43 AlIegany NY 14706 Make Real Decals computer printer Send $800 S/H over 15 sq ft decal materials plus instructions LABCO 27563 Dover Warren MI 48093 ULTRAtm EuEu ULTRA WINGMAN Glow Plug Driver ometer ust Gas Temperature Indicator ndedScale Voltmeter Flight Check e Pre-Flight Select bel Meter r Modes Pattern Select ent Temperature ULTRA WINGMAN $20000 Includes Unit cable battery pack charger Helicopter version$21000 Airborne-Sensor Pack$4000 CONVENIENT The Ultra Wingman achieves multiple functions such Glow Plug driver Exhaust Gas Temperature indicator Tachometer Expanded Scale Voltmeter through connection model airborne-sensor pack approx 1 ounce easily installed drilling halt inch hole fuselage routing tour leads appropriate positions SAFE Ultra Wingman offers safe ig nition glow plug well simultaneous reading RPMs Exhaust Gas Temperature through single connection safely distanced prop same connection frequent receiver battery pack checks made easy Ultra Wingmans loaded digital Expanded Scale ltmeter Pre-Flight Check list provided help assure safe preparation operation model ECONOMICAL The Ultra Wingman fers ten distinct functions compact hand-held unit Actual size 4 x 7 3/4 18 cable SALES & CUSTOMER SERVICE Z 5455 LINGER LONGER ROAD CUMMING GA 30130 October 1991 173 C&G BALSA SAVE ON YOUR BALSA & PLYWOOD NEEDS NO MINIMUM ORDER SEND SASE FOR PRICE LIST 2422 N Marks #373Ph 277-WOOD Fresno CA 93722209 277-9663 TOP GUN 4deo tape offered Barn Cohen RIG Video Review W Palm Beach NOT official TOP GUN tape NOT endorsed llf W{41 LW15Ai TOP GUN board directors I however suggest RC Video Magazines orI Prop Wash Videos productions viewing pleasureI apologize inconvenienceFrank Tiano U MASIE Al RSC flEW GIVE YOUR ELECTRIC SAILPLANE IMPROVED RATE OF CLIMB BY UP TO 21% MORE THAN DIRECT DRIVE V HIGH PERFORMANCE 72 VOLT 05 ELECTRIC MOTOR V 301 GEARBOX V 12 X 8 FOLDING PROPELLER V 175 SPINNER See local hobby dealer L sor Propeller Company Monier Circle ho Send SASE free catalog Cordova California 95742 Slagle fly Control Line barefoot hot concrete runwaysfl FF Wings/Lorbiecki Continued page 88 vertical pieces airfoil curvature top Make sure leading edge portion piece has same orientation other piece Lay building board section verticals Drill screw board place again using edge vertical block align top desired draw line jig mark location leading edge Ive borrowed Hunterss Hot Stuff fame technique holding sheeting place Trim section waxed paper proper length Spray jig Civilian busts /3 /4 /5 scale $795 plus $3 P/H Full figures $1995 plus $4 P/HCivilians 1/3 74 scale WWI Barnstormer 1/4 WWII Navy 1/5 WWII USAAF 1/e and/8 scales Ask Officers Gentlemen pilots name favorite hobby shop call name Ibe dealer nearest ordering direct include check money order MCNISA accounf number exp daft Officus ani Uentlmmen 537-7323 Box 537 RD 2 Hampton NJ 08827 light coat contact cement3M-77 Spray Mountand apply paper sure no wrinldes Cut lower sheeting proper length width Since leading trailing edges will used reference throughout construction make sure straight true Spray waxed paper contact cement lay sheeting place making sure leading edge accurately positioned respect airfoil Check against optional leading edge guideline drew jig Use palm hand rub sheeting place Make sure completely contacts area Attach leading edge Hot Stuff mark ribs add webbing etc Sand assembly wing still jig Before applying upper sheeting blow out sanding dust inspect work Correct deficiencies find Because upper camber airfoil top sheet must wider bottom sheet Apply bead thick Hot Stuffnot thinner consistency along ribs spars webbing leading edge etc Slide sheeting against ~1 WAY% THE JOURNAL THE AIRPLANE 1920 1940 Leo Opdycke Editor leading edge Using palms slide down over ribs toward trailing edge Rub sheeting everywhere make sure its completely adhered Wait few seconds wing panel ready final sanding Adding washin washout simple Loosen attachment screws vertical pieces slide shim sure its appropriate size wing youre ready induce washin washout required done before start wing construction built jig cut ribs assembled three wing panels Nordic six hours time Try standard Nordic construction Building next sheeted wing should easier everII ww1 4~URnALOE TIlE EARLY AEROPLAnE Kenn Rust Editor WW1 AERO 1 900-1 91 9 SKYWAYS 1 920-1 940 two Journals contain information current prolects historical research news museums airshows workshop notes technical drawings data information paint color photographs aeroplanes engines parts sale scale modelling material PLUS wants disposals news current publications kinds PLUS more. Sample copies $4 Published WORLD WAR 1 2e4##ma INC 15 Crescent Road fouqhkeepsie IIY 12601 USA 914 475-3679 174 Model Aviation Kit includes fully assembled unit Wiring included ATNES 1 PRECISION INSTRUMENTS MILLS METALS noos OMPLETE CATALOG $200 hAlOs items j YDDLS CD 21005000 Spro,gt1o OH 45501 COMPAC 11 1220562 PINSPATCHES Luan g1gg~ c0 CUSTOM ENAMEL PINS & EMBROIDERED PATCHES MADE TO YOUR DESIGN 303 667-4940 P0 Box 1615Loveland CO80539
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/10
Page Numbers: 75, 76, 169, 171, 172, 173, 174
Dr D B Mathews Flying Fun 909 N Maize Rd Townhouse 734 WichIta KS 67212 MORE DARN FUN Ive just returned enjoyable weekends Ive ever spent Ace R/C Float Fly first weekend June blessed absolutely perfect weather year Light winds moderate temperatures good cloud cover lots lots flying Traditionally Ace R/C staff members present some Saturday evening entertainment part buffet year really outdid themselves Ace has recently leased Higginsville Municipal Airport moved electronic repair R&D other parts its operation administration building large hangar Sort novel thata model aircraft manufacturer its own 3000-ft paved runway So decided take advantage big old hangar looks like 1942 put WW II USO show Sid Nelson brought full-size clipped-wing T-Craft put aerobatics demonstration climaxed inverted ribbon cut pigged out delicious buffet About sundown hangar struck magic Ace Players set up stage draped WW II tarps Aces bundled balsa log supply used walls behind lights dropped suddenly 1942 Since us around time nostalgia bug hit hard Imagine impersonations Kate Smith singing God Bless America Andrews Sisters singing Rum Coca Cola Marx Brothers sorts music era rush patriotic fever audience caught up program standing up yelling waving little flags placed chair Absolutely finest amateur theater presentation Ive ever seen An emotional experience Lets hope program will become tradition float fly What great big fun-filled event becoming Nearly 175 entries well over 300 models huge crowd spectators entries Montana Georgia Long Island Floridaand important everyone having tons just plain old fun No judgments no hassles over rules no stress just pure unadulterated fun Certainly too will have chance attend some similar fun-filled activities year Isnt extraordinary have fun events listed Contest Calendar Looks title might no longer appropriate Staying track Have opportunity see track tile flight October 1991 75 sional pilot Wayne Norns used FOX 40 engine out-of-the-mt modei De sign dimensions 36 x 22 x 4 Wayne used 1-In foam ribs Very stabie modei Want guess airplanes Wayne fuss An RC 4-60 see Mathewss January 1986 Model Aviation article same name HoI us Fenna half-size version foreground Eleven-year-old Andy Pound Terre Haute diana Ace Float Fly Wonder dad saying Youre going knife- Jim Moseley Ontario Canada built Baby Toots featured April 1950 Model Airplane edge what Note RC recovery boat News plane has 13-inch span six-Inch folding prop Ritz wing station system action Pretty neat isnt familiar system let try brief description registered float fly us given 1 x 4-in plywood plate tile name frequency colored dot placed tile per transmitter us ready fly placed tile through top vertical rack colored match dot tile tiles slid down track until tile reached next bottom point moved model gear ready box handed large colored disk used check out transmitter impound coincidence person flying happened same frequency impound manager held transmitter until other model safely back shore system enabled Ace distribute fliers evenly flight stations station overloaded colored dots simply changed Additionally flight lines moved rather smoothly since needed glance progression tile down slot find turn likely system works saw used last Labor Day weekend 49th Jumbo Squadron Lake Jacomo Missouri impressed large heavily flown event like float fly system really shines ROW rise off water event things often go rather slowly out safety considerations boat crews lake recovering capsized planes engine has died Higginsville takeoff landing operations stopped whenever manned boat water though boat crews efficient recoveries made smoothly operational delays unavoidable Considering truly amazing notice 270-plus flights made eight hours Saturday Im sure some remarkable accomplishment can credited track tile system particularly like it avoids possible complaints can turn again didnt hear call name As Ive said flight line control system works really well try youll have lots fun Letter express Wayne Norris Xenia Ohio writes Ive building flying models 23 years Like others started five-cent Rubber jobs soared spirit up away small Iowa farm first Gas plane Enya 29-powered solid wood Control Liner still think CL good place novice learn building skills run engine RC has staple over last 16 years Scratch-building getting wife involved big part fun Model airplanes have always big part life Im sure helped mold personality career choice becoming professional pilot Take look Waynes flying letter photos guess what institution flies says built fly company picnics So what Jeep smallish four-wheel drive utility vehicle right Well maybe Consider photos Eut Tilestons /2A RC Scale Duration model Note Continued page 169 76 Model Aviation uuied OUWn Tor Y2R flIW worn ieep 515 uufe bones Beautiful craftsmanship typical John Warren Toronto Canada Chet Lanzos Stinson Junior Model Airplane News published Radio Control design January 1960 airplane powered Saito 65 engine cowl made bottom bleach bottle Jay Hawk Sundusters active Free Flight group attending University Kansas 1947 Nationals began member Bill Weilborn won brand-new Ford Standing left Jack Jolla holding Cosmo towliner Vein Guyer Topeka John Busby squats below Vein Roy Edwards center Dick Johnson right Leaning against prized possession far right raffle winner Bill Weilborn saved some tissue colored dope whatever covered originally marked clearly model belongs matching colors should difficult Red blue tissue tends fade models may require setting repair tissue out sun few days until perfect match Always cover structure outlines Attaching piece repair tissue some tissue hanging out air seldom successful Try cut patches about 6 larger space will cover will remain unobtrusive possible Tiny splits may fixed brushing dope laying piece smooth Saran Wrap can peeled off lot dry resulting surface can blended working brush some thinned dope around edges late great Loren Williams often used trick good advantage Damage balsa block structures like wheel pants cowlings can often repaired lightweight painters patch material water-soluble white variety sands easily adds very little weight Cottage Wings List As mentioned last column just isnt room plug great small businesses newsletters suppliers etc Free-Flight scale modelers need survive have put together annotated list should great usefulness especially newcomers hobby us live far decent hobby shop feel like orphans attempt help locate useful stufffrom diesel fuel plans Flying Aces Club Send dollar cover printing large SASE address beginning column youd like copy Until next time keep stuffin turns Happy landings Flying Fun/Mathews Continued page 76 prototype racer flown 1937 gets interesting consider current TV ads 50thanniversary Jeeps Now 37 plus 50 does equal 91 does So did racing immortal Art Chester arrive name four years before Willys Motor company original manufacturer military vehicle sounds like something Trivial Pursuit doesnt answer neither Art Chester nor Willys company invented name As recall Jeep little talking animal cartoon strip called Alley Oop long before name picked up others Next trivia question did Well-Adjusted b Two Places Once new Sullivan Split Elevator Joint #558 its snap Thats because quick-release locking sleeves snap securely allowing range off-axis motion Yet theyre much easier unhook adjust individually otherball joints kit has double ball threads onto control rod elevator half connected double ball ball joints easy adjustments elevator control horns can located anywhere elevator complete kit includes double ball jam nut two socket/sleeve assemblies Soifyoureworkingona p roject needs getting off ground Thok Sullivan PRODUCTS youll find ideas very easy adjust P0 Box 5166 Baltimore MD 21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground name bazooka come military used shoulder-launched antitank missile know However name came large ludicrous-looking kazoo-like musical instrument played among others country/western comedian named Bob Burns Bulletproof Ace Float Fly transmitters checked scanners part Friday night registration party Interestingly several relatively new 1991 transmitters found spattering well off frequencies occurs receiver may well bulletproof that virtue useless flier next using shotgun Im comfortable flying anyone doesnt have Gold sticker current year transmitter Are slightly different tack Have flown anyone 10 MHz close bit uneasy first time someone didnt know fired up RC 13 right next RC 12 After got thinking about relaxed After have March 91 Gold sticker Silver Seven am using Ace 91 receivers other guy couldnt have purchased system RC 13 its being Gold worry great its going waiting half morning frequency open up Thank guys AMA Continued page 171 October 1991 169 Franldy Im comfortable 12-13 26-27 match some dude shows up beat-up old imported transmitter bought last years club auction fires up next RC 52 Im air RC 54 Think about Magazine reprints John Warren see photo Stinson Jr wrote asking help finding reprint original Chet Lanzo construction article Over years Ive detailed several sources drawings just about anything ever published US model magazines often sure would nice have copy article well Carolyn Gierke 1276 Ransom Road Lancaster NY 14086 now provides such service Send much information possible such author title magazine date page numbers Costs will vary length number pages course lady also has huge collection extra copies old magazines sale Noise noiseor am certainly qualified write anything technical subject noise abatement pragmatic observation seems appropriate As well can recall college physics noise sound measured two ways amplitude pitch Another term amplitude volume know measured decibels Most noise reduction efforts directed rightfully lowering volume Pitch other hand measured cycles per second Human hearing limited both top bottom ends scale other animals can detect pitch well above what humans can point Im coming Go piano hit high C low C Both produced same volume decibels yet seems penetrating Another example Consider foghorn siren well may foghorn producing far volume decibels yet siren seems annoying obnoxious Dont agree Pragmatically have noticed much annoying /2A engines sound compared big gas burner Im sure much pitch generated prop nonetheless big ST 3000 JTec Super Snuffler far less irritating around /2A fan trainers Perhaps need consider both decibels pitch efforts good neighbors Big Bingoand big bangers Some builders Big Bingo Model Aviation February 1991 using real fire-breather engines such A&M Sachs Ive learned some loss aileron effectiveness flutter high-speed runs appears two-part wing spreading bit rear bolts causing some flexing fix suggest Push-Rod Selection Leaves Up InTheAir Its true offer complete line push-rods world thats important reason choose Sullivan push-rods fact once its model doesnt matter manj other push-rods caiy just want yours work est its will Sullivan push-rods designed built maximum strength flexibility dependability Theyre also light wei t well simply best canuy Which means get widest choice Sullivan PRODUCTS push-rods get best choice P0 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground addition A6 brass strap fastened through hardwood trailing edge bolt insert 8-32 bolts blind nuts should wing bottom inside x 20 hold-on bolts set up side need unbolted wing separated way wing cant spread under circumstances Additionally personal Big Bingo began showing some signs wallowing out around rear x 20 bolts found some A-in-ID nylon grommets neighborhood hardware store elongated holes redrilled /16 bit grommets epoxied wing attached fuselage also suspect x 20 nylon bolts themselves may flexing superstrong power/speed situations now recommend use hex-head steel bolts Neither metal strap nor steel bolts should needed Big Bingo powered 120 four-strokers 90 108 two-cycles However situation weight speed increased right up outside edge design envelope huge big banger mods good practice Id consider running A-in strip aircraft ply front back hardwood bolt blocks both sides fuselage epoxying fuselage wall blocks Kids Whats matter kids October 1991 171 LANIER RC HAS THE RIGHT STUFF Choose 20 Different Models Range Trainers Giant Scale Dealer Distributor Inquiries Welcome Send SASE FREE color catalog LANIER RC PO Box 458 Oakwood GA 30566 Phone 404-532-6401 FAX 404-532-2163 FOKKER DVIII 84 Plans $2500 Class cowl RoIe4 1/4 scale BOB HOLMAN PLANS THE BEST IN WW1 Irale S 500 Model AeraIt piaea i4sadhoo& 19S0-91 1500 Scale DrawIngs Plans iaedholc 5100 SC-Model Woeld Plans Const GuIde ISOC Catalogs 5400 sa 3 oj ieee arAL8ATROSS DVA 84 shipped Iogehet ce cederPlans $3600 503 iIOLMADE ssc Cal 714 LSS-39S9 Shppir $240 New 138 pg CIRMAN PtANS BOOKS 1100 WIth Oshet Catalogs Please Ad 5100 Il Shipped Separate FAX 714 889-9307LJ THE BEST IN SCALE BOX 741 NA SAN BERNARDINO CA 92402 714 885 3959 today Thats title song something escapes moment answer darn thing problem its parents Kids born blank paper whats written function parenting receive Andy Pound dad Ron perfect example above have attending Ace float flys several years has pure delight watch youngster dad develop strong father/son relationship Andy just absolutely loves fly model airplanes totally fearless gifted lightning-quick reflexes cheerful courteous important fun around really like youngster Ron firm Andy allowing no deviations family behavior code hell correct him tussle hair love between father son just oozes over good father doing good job Isnt what parenting about Im sure include included families modeling agree moments priceless kids grown own memories remain jewellike declining years know certainly have Just thought Have individually clubs ever tied modeling Big Brothers/Big Sisters organizations area Seems natural wonderful thing empty nesters Id delighted share activities area Talk about doing something worthwhile fly-by-night operation Jim Moseley last Sunday April marked six months during Ive unable fly Free Flight outdoors due Canadian weather Around 1100 evening wandered out onto apartment balcony leaned rail surveyed world suddenly realized unusually mild also dead calm breath air stirring small thought surfaced common sense said Nah cant its dark Such reasoning soon overwhelmed however longing within minutes Id picked up small Rubber model tossed loop gumband heading factory sports field half mile away havent able gain access site before 172 Model Aviation JET LATHES FOR THE MODEL AVIATOR SELECTION OF LATHES WITH SWING RANGES 13-18 QUALITY 3O4 562-3538 LATHES AT JAFFORDABLE ATALOG $100 ESII PO Box 536-V Hurricane WV 25526 9 5 Obechi Large Sheets Please call 415 462-0672 send SASE 850 Concord Street Pleasanton CA 94566 Satisfaction Guaranteed EASY HINiE SH71O Pkg ot24 $295 THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply cut single knite slot tor hinge slide hinges place apply tew drops ot favorite 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club Lawrence called Jay Hawk Sundusters Bill Wellborn lucky winner new Ford automobile raffle held movie theaters decided load up models head AMA 1947 Nationals Minneapolis Dicks words fantastic time winning thing 1977 SAM Champs Las Vegas Jack Dick Roy held unofficial 30th reunion Dick has retained AMA 5192 yearswhich says good deal about lifelong interest modeling doesnt same bunch attended 1948 1949 Nationals Olathe Naval Air Station Kansas again didnt win anything again claim have ball flying anyway Dick recalls seeing first Dynajet Minneapolis watching Jim Walker fly three Fireballs once observing Walker others fiddle hours trying get RC flights watching young Davey ZENOAH SACHS-DOLMAR QUADRA ENGINES ERCOUPE TOMAHAWK & J-3 KITTEN KITS ZINGER PROPS FUEL TANKS CE WHEELS Carbon-Fiber Arrowshafts Cecorite Glue DGA MGA PILOTS Send $100 catalog JIM MESSEWS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS Valley View Dr Box 43 AlIegany NY 14706 Make Real Decals computer printer Send $800 S/H over 15 sq ft decal 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model ECONOMICAL The Ultra Wingman fers ten distinct functions compact hand-held unit Actual size 4 x 7 3/4 18 cable SALES & CUSTOMER SERVICE Z 5455 LINGER LONGER ROAD CUMMING GA 30130 October 1991 173 C&G BALSA SAVE ON YOUR BALSA & PLYWOOD NEEDS NO MINIMUM ORDER SEND SASE FOR PRICE LIST 2422 N Marks #373Ph 277-WOOD Fresno CA 93722209 277-9663 TOP GUN 4deo tape offered Barn Cohen RIG Video Review W Palm Beach NOT official TOP GUN tape NOT endorsed llf W{41 LW15Ai TOP GUN board directors I however suggest RC Video Magazines orI Prop Wash Videos productions viewing pleasureI apologize inconvenienceFrank Tiano U MASIE Al RSC flEW GIVE YOUR ELECTRIC SAILPLANE IMPROVED RATE OF CLIMB BY UP TO 21% MORE THAN DIRECT DRIVE V HIGH PERFORMANCE 72 VOLT 05 ELECTRIC MOTOR V 301 GEARBOX V 12 X 8 FOLDING PROPELLER V 175 SPINNER See local hobby dealer L sor Propeller Company Monier Circle ho Send SASE free catalog Cordova California 95742 Slagle fly Control Line barefoot hot concrete runwaysfl FF Wings/Lorbiecki Continued page 88 vertical pieces airfoil curvature top Make sure leading edge portion piece has same orientation other piece Lay building board section verticals Drill screw board place again using edge vertical block align top desired draw line jig mark location leading edge Ive borrowed Hunterss Hot Stuff fame technique holding sheeting place Trim section waxed paper proper length Spray jig Civilian busts /3 /4 /5 scale $795 plus $3 P/H Full figures $1995 plus $4 P/HCivilians 1/3 74 scale WWI Barnstormer 1/4 WWII Navy 1/5 WWII USAAF 1/e and/8 scales Ask Officers Gentlemen pilots name favorite hobby shop call name Ibe dealer nearest ordering direct include check money order MCNISA accounf number exp daft Officus ani Uentlmmen 537-7323 Box 537 RD 2 Hampton NJ 08827 light coat contact cement3M-77 Spray Mountand apply paper sure no wrinldes Cut lower sheeting proper length width Since leading trailing edges will used reference throughout construction make sure straight true Spray waxed paper contact cement lay sheeting place making sure leading edge accurately positioned respect airfoil Check against optional leading edge guideline drew jig Use palm hand rub sheeting place Make sure completely contacts area Attach leading edge Hot Stuff mark ribs add webbing etc Sand assembly wing still jig Before applying upper sheeting blow out sanding dust inspect work Correct deficiencies find Because upper camber airfoil top sheet must wider bottom sheet Apply bead thick Hot Stuffnot thinner consistency along ribs spars webbing leading edge etc Slide sheeting against ~1 WAY% THE JOURNAL THE AIRPLANE 1920 1940 Leo Opdycke Editor leading edge Using palms slide down over ribs toward trailing edge Rub sheeting everywhere make sure its completely adhered Wait few seconds wing panel ready final sanding Adding washin washout simple Loosen attachment screws vertical pieces slide shim sure its appropriate size wing youre ready induce washin washout required done before start wing construction built jig cut ribs assembled three wing panels Nordic six hours time Try standard Nordic construction Building next sheeted wing should easier everII ww1 4~URnALOE TIlE EARLY AEROPLAnE Kenn Rust Editor WW1 AERO 1 900-1 91 9 SKYWAYS 1 920-1 940 two Journals contain information current prolects historical research news museums airshows workshop notes technical drawings data information paint color photographs aeroplanes engines parts sale scale modelling material PLUS wants disposals news current publications kinds PLUS more. Sample copies $4 Published WORLD WAR 1 2e4##ma INC 15 Crescent Road fouqhkeepsie IIY 12601 USA 914 475-3679 174 Model Aviation Kit includes fully assembled unit Wiring included ATNES 1 PRECISION INSTRUMENTS MILLS METALS noos OMPLETE CATALOG $200 hAlOs items j YDDLS CD 21005000 Spro,gt1o OH 45501 COMPAC 11 1220562 PINSPATCHES Luan g1gg~ c0 CUSTOM ENAMEL PINS & EMBROIDERED PATCHES MADE TO YOUR DESIGN 303 667-4940 P0 Box 1615Loveland CO80539
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/10
Page Numbers: 75, 76, 169, 171, 172, 173, 174
Dr D B Mathews Flying Fun 909 N Maize Rd Townhouse 734 WichIta KS 67212 MORE DARN FUN Ive just returned enjoyable weekends Ive ever spent Ace R/C Float Fly first weekend June blessed absolutely perfect weather year Light winds moderate temperatures good cloud cover lots lots flying Traditionally Ace R/C staff members present some Saturday evening entertainment part buffet year really outdid themselves Ace has recently leased Higginsville Municipal Airport moved electronic repair R&D other parts its operation administration building large hangar Sort novel thata model aircraft manufacturer its own 3000-ft paved runway So decided take advantage big old hangar looks like 1942 put WW II USO show Sid Nelson brought full-size clipped-wing T-Craft put aerobatics demonstration climaxed inverted ribbon cut pigged out delicious buffet About sundown hangar struck magic Ace Players set up stage draped WW II tarps Aces bundled balsa log supply used walls behind lights dropped suddenly 1942 Since us around time nostalgia bug hit hard Imagine impersonations Kate Smith singing God Bless America Andrews Sisters singing Rum Coca Cola Marx Brothers sorts music era rush patriotic fever audience caught up program standing up yelling waving little flags placed chair Absolutely finest amateur theater presentation Ive ever seen An emotional experience Lets hope program will become tradition float fly What great big fun-filled event becoming Nearly 175 entries well over 300 models huge crowd spectators entries Montana Georgia Long Island Floridaand important everyone having tons just plain old fun No judgments no hassles over rules no stress just pure unadulterated fun Certainly too will have chance attend some similar fun-filled activities year Isnt extraordinary have fun events listed Contest Calendar Looks title might no longer appropriate Staying track Have opportunity see track tile flight October 1991 75 sional pilot Wayne Norns used FOX 40 engine out-of-the-mt modei De sign dimensions 36 x 22 x 4 Wayne used 1-In foam ribs Very stabie modei Want guess airplanes Wayne fuss An RC 4-60 see Mathewss January 1986 Model Aviation article same name HoI us Fenna half-size version foreground Eleven-year-old Andy Pound Terre Haute diana Ace Float Fly Wonder dad saying Youre going knife- Jim Moseley Ontario Canada built Baby Toots featured April 1950 Model Airplane edge what Note RC recovery boat News plane has 13-inch span six-Inch folding prop Ritz wing station system action Pretty neat isnt familiar system let try brief description registered float fly us given 1 x 4-in plywood plate tile name frequency colored dot placed tile per transmitter us ready fly placed tile through top vertical rack colored match dot tile tiles slid down track until tile reached next bottom point moved model gear ready box handed large colored disk used check out transmitter impound coincidence person flying happened same frequency impound manager held transmitter until other model safely back shore system enabled Ace distribute fliers evenly flight stations station overloaded colored dots simply changed Additionally flight lines moved rather smoothly since needed glance progression tile down slot find turn likely system works saw used last Labor Day weekend 49th Jumbo Squadron Lake Jacomo Missouri impressed large heavily flown event like float fly system really shines ROW rise off water event things often go rather slowly out safety considerations boat crews lake recovering capsized planes engine has died Higginsville takeoff landing operations stopped whenever manned boat water though boat crews efficient recoveries made smoothly operational delays unavoidable Considering truly amazing notice 270-plus flights made eight hours Saturday Im sure some remarkable accomplishment can credited track tile system particularly like it avoids possible complaints can turn again didnt hear call name As Ive said flight line control system works really well try youll have lots fun Letter express Wayne Norris Xenia Ohio writes Ive building flying models 23 years Like others started five-cent Rubber jobs soared spirit up away small Iowa farm first Gas plane Enya 29-powered solid wood Control Liner still think CL good place novice learn building skills run engine RC has staple over last 16 years Scratch-building getting wife involved big part fun Model airplanes have always big part life Im sure helped mold personality career choice becoming professional pilot Take look Waynes flying letter photos guess what institution flies says built fly company picnics So what Jeep smallish four-wheel drive utility vehicle right Well maybe Consider photos Eut Tilestons /2A RC Scale Duration model Note Continued page 169 76 Model Aviation uuied OUWn Tor Y2R flIW worn ieep 515 uufe bones Beautiful craftsmanship typical John Warren Toronto Canada Chet Lanzos Stinson Junior Model Airplane News published Radio Control design January 1960 airplane powered Saito 65 engine cowl made bottom bleach bottle Jay Hawk Sundusters active Free Flight group attending University Kansas 1947 Nationals began member Bill Weilborn won brand-new Ford Standing left Jack Jolla holding Cosmo towliner Vein Guyer Topeka John Busby squats below Vein Roy Edwards center Dick Johnson right Leaning against prized possession far right raffle winner Bill Weilborn saved some tissue colored dope whatever covered originally marked clearly model belongs matching colors should difficult Red blue tissue tends fade models may require setting repair tissue out sun few days until perfect match Always cover structure outlines Attaching piece repair tissue some tissue hanging out air seldom successful Try cut patches about 6 larger space will cover will remain unobtrusive possible Tiny splits may fixed brushing dope laying piece smooth Saran Wrap can peeled off lot dry resulting surface can blended working brush some thinned dope around edges late great Loren Williams often used trick good advantage Damage balsa block structures like wheel pants cowlings can often repaired lightweight painters patch material water-soluble white variety sands easily adds very little weight Cottage Wings List As mentioned last column just isnt room plug great small businesses newsletters suppliers etc Free-Flight scale modelers need survive have put together annotated list should great usefulness especially newcomers hobby us live far decent hobby shop feel like orphans attempt help locate useful stufffrom diesel fuel plans Flying Aces Club Send dollar cover printing large SASE address beginning column youd like copy Until next time keep stuffin turns Happy landings Flying Fun/Mathews Continued page 76 prototype racer flown 1937 gets interesting consider current TV ads 50thanniversary Jeeps Now 37 plus 50 does equal 91 does So did racing immortal Art Chester arrive name four years before Willys Motor company original manufacturer military vehicle sounds like something Trivial Pursuit doesnt answer neither Art Chester nor Willys company invented name As recall Jeep little talking animal cartoon strip called Alley Oop long before name picked up others Next trivia question did Well-Adjusted b Two Places Once new Sullivan Split Elevator Joint #558 its snap Thats because quick-release locking sleeves snap securely allowing range off-axis motion Yet theyre much easier unhook adjust individually otherball joints kit has double ball threads onto control rod elevator half connected double ball ball joints easy adjustments elevator control horns can located anywhere elevator complete kit includes double ball jam nut two socket/sleeve assemblies Soifyoureworkingona p roject needs getting off ground Thok Sullivan PRODUCTS youll find ideas very easy adjust P0 Box 5166 Baltimore MD 21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground name bazooka come military used shoulder-launched antitank missile know However name came large ludicrous-looking kazoo-like musical instrument played among others country/western comedian named Bob Burns Bulletproof Ace Float Fly transmitters checked scanners part Friday night registration party Interestingly several relatively new 1991 transmitters found spattering well off frequencies occurs receiver may well bulletproof that virtue useless flier next using shotgun Im comfortable flying anyone doesnt have Gold sticker current year transmitter Are slightly different tack Have flown anyone 10 MHz close bit uneasy first time someone didnt know fired up RC 13 right next RC 12 After got thinking about relaxed After have March 91 Gold sticker Silver Seven am using Ace 91 receivers other guy couldnt have purchased system RC 13 its being Gold worry great its going waiting half morning frequency open up Thank guys AMA Continued page 171 October 1991 169 Franldy Im comfortable 12-13 26-27 match some dude shows up beat-up old imported transmitter bought last years club auction fires up next RC 52 Im air RC 54 Think about Magazine reprints John Warren see photo Stinson Jr wrote asking help finding reprint original Chet Lanzo construction article Over years Ive detailed several sources drawings just about anything ever published US model magazines often sure would nice have copy article well Carolyn Gierke 1276 Ransom Road Lancaster NY 14086 now provides such service Send much information possible such author title magazine date page numbers Costs will vary length number pages course lady also has huge collection extra copies old magazines sale Noise noiseor am certainly qualified write anything technical subject noise abatement pragmatic observation seems appropriate As well can recall college physics noise sound measured two ways amplitude pitch Another term amplitude volume know measured decibels Most noise reduction efforts directed rightfully lowering volume Pitch other hand measured cycles per second Human hearing limited both top bottom ends scale other animals can detect pitch well above what humans can point Im coming Go piano hit high C low C Both produced same volume decibels yet seems penetrating Another example Consider foghorn siren well may foghorn producing far volume decibels yet siren seems annoying obnoxious Dont agree Pragmatically have noticed much annoying /2A engines sound compared big gas burner Im sure much pitch generated prop nonetheless big ST 3000 JTec Super Snuffler far less irritating around /2A fan trainers Perhaps need consider both decibels pitch efforts good neighbors Big Bingoand big bangers Some builders Big Bingo Model Aviation February 1991 using real fire-breather engines such A&M Sachs Ive learned some loss aileron effectiveness flutter high-speed runs appears two-part wing spreading bit rear bolts causing some flexing fix suggest Push-Rod Selection Leaves Up InTheAir Its true offer complete line push-rods world thats important reason choose Sullivan push-rods fact once its model doesnt matter manj other push-rods caiy just want yours work est its will Sullivan push-rods designed built maximum strength flexibility dependability Theyre also light wei t well simply best canuy Which means get widest choice Sullivan PRODUCTS push-rods get best choice P0 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground addition A6 brass strap fastened through hardwood trailing edge bolt insert 8-32 bolts blind nuts should wing bottom inside x 20 hold-on bolts set up side need unbolted wing separated way wing cant spread under circumstances Additionally personal Big Bingo began showing some signs wallowing out around rear x 20 bolts found some A-in-ID nylon grommets neighborhood hardware store elongated holes redrilled /16 bit grommets epoxied wing attached fuselage also suspect x 20 nylon bolts themselves may flexing superstrong power/speed situations now recommend use hex-head steel bolts Neither metal strap nor steel bolts should needed Big Bingo powered 120 four-strokers 90 108 two-cycles However situation weight speed increased right up outside edge design envelope huge big banger mods good practice Id consider running A-in strip aircraft ply front back hardwood bolt blocks both sides fuselage epoxying fuselage wall blocks Kids Whats matter kids October 1991 171 LANIER RC HAS THE RIGHT STUFF Choose 20 Different Models Range Trainers Giant Scale Dealer Distributor Inquiries Welcome Send SASE FREE color catalog LANIER RC PO Box 458 Oakwood GA 30566 Phone 404-532-6401 FAX 404-532-2163 FOKKER DVIII 84 Plans $2500 Class cowl RoIe4 1/4 scale BOB HOLMAN PLANS THE BEST IN WW1 Irale S 500 Model AeraIt piaea i4sadhoo& 19S0-91 1500 Scale DrawIngs Plans iaedholc 5100 SC-Model Woeld Plans Const GuIde ISOC Catalogs 5400 sa 3 oj ieee arAL8ATROSS DVA 84 shipped Iogehet ce cederPlans $3600 503 iIOLMADE ssc Cal 714 LSS-39S9 Shppir $240 New 138 pg CIRMAN PtANS BOOKS 1100 WIth Oshet Catalogs Please Ad 5100 Il Shipped Separate FAX 714 889-9307LJ THE BEST IN SCALE BOX 741 NA SAN BERNARDINO CA 92402 714 885 3959 today Thats title song something escapes moment answer darn thing problem its parents Kids 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unable fly Free Flight outdoors due Canadian weather Around 1100 evening wandered out onto apartment balcony leaned rail surveyed world suddenly realized unusually mild also dead calm breath air stirring small thought surfaced common sense said Nah cant its dark Such reasoning soon overwhelmed however longing within minutes Id picked up small Rubber model tossed loop gumband heading factory sports field half mile away havent able gain access site before 172 Model Aviation JET LATHES FOR THE MODEL AVIATOR SELECTION OF LATHES WITH SWING RANGES 13-18 QUALITY 3O4 562-3538 LATHES AT JAFFORDABLE ATALOG $100 ESII PO Box 536-V Hurricane WV 25526 9 5 Obechi Large Sheets Please call 415 462-0672 send SASE 850 Concord Street Pleasanton CA 94566 Satisfaction Guaranteed EASY HINiE SH71O Pkg ot24 $295 THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply cut single knite slot tor hinge slide hinges place apply tew drops ot favorite 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