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Flying for Fun

Author: D.B. Mathews


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/01
Page Numbers: 86, 88, 90, 91

DB Mathews TRAVELAIR As 20th century began oil discovered El Dorado Kansas Eventually oil field extended eastward 40 miles outskirts Wichita time largest oil discovery US As often happened struggling oil investors became immensely wealthy very quickly Some high rollers wildcatters wheeler-dealers bundles venture capital some new wealth found its way then-infant aircraft industry Wichita Its likely oil El Dorado would have airplanes Wichita Wichita prairie town about 300000 people has continued entrepreneurial tradition ever since Did know Wichita Coleman Pizza Hut Koch Industries Chance Industries Garvey Grain Rent-a-Center Mentholatum began Youre probably already aware Cessna Beech Stearman now division Boeing Lear Until few years ago half airplanes built world during given year built Wichita before liability insurance crisis caused demise single-engined private aircraft production 1919 group newly wealthy oilmen local businessmen formed Wichita Airplane Company group hired Matty Laird design airplane led what later named Swallow three-place wooden-framed biplane powered Curtiss OX-5 inline engine design success sold very well 1920 Laird hired Lloyd Carlton Stearman production worker primarily help build wings fuselages Walter Herschel Beech also employed part-time demonstration pilot general employee Beech cleaned Cosmoline crated engines attended customers flew Swallow airport North Hillside Avenue disagreement management lead Matty Lairds departure 1923 23-year-old Stearman named Chief Engineer charged developing new airplane Beech Stearman felt newer construction techniques such metal tubing should incorporated management did agree January 26 1925 Stearman Beech joined forces Clyde Vernon Cessna group oilmen businessmen form TravelAir Manufacturing Company Yes read correctlyBeech Cessna Stearman worked same company same time designs sales success firm well outside scope short sketch interested readers should read TravelAir Wings Over Prairie Ed Phillips detailed history source material recently back print January 1927 TravelAir received large orders Whirlwind-powered monoplanes Only expanding plant running three shifts going possible meet deadlines monoplanes equally successful 2000-series biplanes nearly same time telegram arrived said New York-to-Paris under consideration Requires Whirlwind plane capable 45 hours flight pilot can deliver state price earliest delivery date factory production capacity stretched limit Beech production foreman Bob Phelps decided turn down sale just didnt have production facilities take special project marginally financed venture Besides never heard fellow sent Rejected TravelAir telegrams sender turned San Diegos struggling Ryan Aircraft prospective buyer TravelAir monoplane course Charles Lindbergh Mystery Ships 1928 Walter Beech seen Cessna Stearman leave form own companies essentially charge TravelAir Beechs inclinations talents primarily promotion sales Always bit flamboyant Walter saw air racing natural extension sales promotion TravelAir aircraft very 86 Model Aviation her kit-bashed project Gerald Moormans PT-i 9 Fox 46-powered model started life Sig Astro-Hog successful air racers TravelAir monoplane Woolaroc won Dole race Hawaii companys aircraft competed popular closed-course cross-country races Herb Rawdon young engineer hired TravelAir worked way up through ranks under tutelage senior engineers Herb often wondered what would take build racing airplane could beat militarys best US government spending little aviation possible unwilling appropriate anything new aircraft development However services still able strip down standard fighters soup-up power plants dominate Unlimited closed-course racing did regularly almost foregone conclusion would win Unlimited event entered However Herb Rawdon fellow engineer Walter Burnham sure carefully designed all-out performance airplane could developed civilian sector compete militarys bestwith considerably less power much lower cost plight Americas military air services could publicized its sometimescontemptuous attitude could curedif someone resources develop remedy Rawdon Burnham presented concept Beech met enthusiasm However Beech advised corporate owners now Curtiss-Wright group would approve expenses allow facilities used develop racing airplane Undaunted two young engineers proceeded design work own time often homes using kitchen tables drawing boards preliminary design data rough sketches developed returned Beech drawings data Beech gave OKby time convinced Curtiss-Wright people value winning races go-ahead given June 1929only ten weeks remained until National Air Races Approximately 25 specially skilled craftsmen put work remote factory space work hidden view main factories curious public painted out windows enforced strict security Speculation ran high about new airplane mystery maintained until roll-out August red-and-black R614K first flown August 1929 created absolute sensation Its bit difficult today sense just revolutionary airplane needs compare other contemporary civilian aircraft grasp impact Mystery Ship tts also important consider much Mystery Ship influenced later racing airplane designs notice obvious similarities between racers developed ensuing few years Actually three different designs completed classic 420 hp Wright R 975 featured month model form inline engined version 250 hp Chevrolair engine 240 hp Wright Whirlwind B-I l-D biplane version two low-winged Model R racers arrived Cleveland center attention small privately funded civilian airplane manufacturer Kansas about take militarys best Army brought Curtiss Hawk much modified racing Pratt Whitney radial engine Navy also brought modified Hawk 1929 Thompson Trophy dash 50 miles around three pylons started 2 pm Labor Day starters flag fell seven racers Armys aircraft quickly jumped lead followed closely Navy entry little red Mystery Ship piloted Doug Davis passed both second lap Davis held lead think cut pylon needed recircle Apparently blacked-out momentarily wasnt sure completed fly-around cut pylonso did again After two fly-arounds knew Army would close behind pulled full throttle lapped Roscoe Turners Lockheed Vega Mystery Ship finished comfortably ahead Curtiss Hawks Considering Mystery Ship recircle pylon could easily say Model R run circles around high-powered fighters civilians done Herb Rawdons idea worked beaten militarys best Washington media would take notice Thompson event start thinking about sad state Americas air power Six Model R aircraft built including Gen Balbo leader Mussolinis Italian Air Force Parts several six still exist Frank Hawks Texaco No 13 hangs Museum Science Industry Chicago Chevrolair version re-engined sold Pancho Barnes later ran club near Edwards Air Force Base immortalized Right Stufi later display Tall-Mantz collection Orange County Airport California Interestingly Panchos son purchased airplane Tall-Mantz dispersal sale restoring replica TravelAir Mystery Ship has built flown Jim Younkin Jim also built Mr Mulligan 88 Model Aviation ne Lindlows TravelAir Mystery Ship model powered 90 four-stroke Coverite Super Poxy finish replica see October 1994 Model Aviation 1979 replica flown back Beech Field Wichita complete historic circle also flew over Herb Rawdons operation just down road Model Reviewing material model occurred years have tended equivocate terms use describe Scale model aircraft Odd euphemisms such sport practicalfun stand-off one-eye squint have applied Scale models cant bring ourselves admit gulf between average builder/fliers model airplanes seen Top Gun magazine spreads dont mean sound disparaging have immense respect have necessary skills resources finances time workshop facilities develop beautiful models. However majority us have shortages three Therefore arent perhaps talking about differences between professional amateur Scale builders Realistically building masterpiece Scale models requires fulltime work very least commitment spare hour builder has enjoy seeing reading about professional Scale models Unlimited-class racers Yet also view reports much same way people look Americas Cup sailboats compared own small Star-class boats Nice dream about totally outside personal reality Having said Armine Lindlow s TravelAir Mystery Ship amateur Scale rendition full-scale airplane started project scratch using RS Hirsch three-views previously-mentioned Ed Phillips book Armine wanted flyable generalpurpose model looked like full scale since has no interest competition design influenced pragmatic rule book Armine s success well documented often brings Mystery Ship private flying site fly own entertainment have personal rule Unless youre willing repair replace dont fly someone elses model As result Ive flown Mystery Ship Armine sure hasoften well model powered 90 fourstroke its covered Coverite painted K&B Super Poxy cowl isnt fiberglass fabricated plywood balsa rings light plywood molded around pants also wood segments glued together Armine didnt duplicate incredibly complex undercart wishbones pants can tell Stand Up Sit Down Fight Fight Fight Remember old high-school cheer Gosh doing aerobics before name couldnt help recalling cheer read Managing Editor Jim Haught s comments September 1995 issue MA regarding ergonomics piece same issue Jim related shop setup preferenceshe builds models standing up way can watch sporting events TV pace floor yell own personal color commentary play-by-play doesnt exactly fit usual description relaxation its what Jim needs unwind work stress power him Might suggest brief brisk walk after work before sit down relax workbench Did ever notice vigorous bright healthy senior citizens youve known walkers still involved some sort strenuous physical activity Consider Harry Truman Bernard McFadden King Gustav Sweden Jack LaLanne neighbors relatives have aged well Obviously theyve found key healthy aging same subject Bob Angel some comments Jims column worth repeating Central Coast Chapter Society Antique Modelers SAM Newsletter Bob industrial NEED ScALE DOCUMENTATION Antiques Militar Civilian Helicopters SailplanesZ hove lb wId hirgest olaraft dowmenlolion cellecilon 5800 different Full color photo studies 1 905-1996 33000 3-view line drawings New 1996 Catalog/Guide 188 pages Canada/Mexico $1000 Only $8 Overseas $1500 Bob Bankas Scale Model Research - i4 Yukon Avenue a Mesa CA 92626 714 979-8058 90 Model Aviation EL KIT $11995 SPECIFICATIONS Engine 25 402 cycle 40 48 4-Cycle Radio 3 Channel B&M MODEL CO 290W 1050 N LAYTON UT 84041 PHONE 801544 5689 Call Send $300 Color Brochure $3%Crrdi Doer ADD $1395 SHIPPING/HANDLING UT RES ADD 625% TAX engineer mentions workshop has 37-inch-high benches As puts Its multiuse bench compromise height little high sitting little low standing Additionally cabinets sliding doors built below bench far enough back allow placing feet sitting knees comfortably under bench youre properly counterbalanced can lean against bench back strain Without rebuilding bench practical way can relieve back strain keep light barbell nearby walk over about once hour pump 10 15 presses Oddly enough tightens tones stretches muscles helps prevent fatigue Hey Bob agreeing Editors note also back-strain problems building normalheight bench Thats another advanatge building standing Equally intriguing well worth sharing Bobs comments lighting Highly touted fluorescent lighting major source eye fatigue Industry government would rather recognize fact because fluorescents cheap operate 60-cycle flicker produced fluorescents source eye strain newer 500-watt dimmable indirect halogens seem quite comfortable studies have shown weaker area lighting combined spot lighting work itself can prevent eye strain duplicating some contrasts found outdoors nature Have Another Bash Readers seem having fun bashed kit projects Ill include another month Gerald Moorman Bend Oregon sent says example kit-bashing based Sig Astro-Hog obtained copy accurate three-view drawing PT-19 checked dimensions Astro Hog PT-19 found Hog almost perfect 1/6 size Only three structural changes needed 1 The nose section reshaped 2 A second cockpit added 3 The rudder outline changed model covered Goldberg Colortex finished clear flat black butyrate dope Gerald says flies nicely its Fox 46 /2 throttle Fall arriving being written perhaps temperatures will moderate enough go flying fun evening Hope can same ITY U1EGRITY SERVICE QuALITY INTEGRITY SERIICE QJALTIV ThTEGRTTY SERVICE U C Ca 3950-AVa1IaVBlvd WALNUT CA 91189 C U L w i5 T PE 0 F CALL OR WRITE S T F R N E D E C N G ni C 4 U-a FOR FREE BROCHURE FOR SALE Dave Patricks TOG Bucker actually flaw 94 TOO now available Totally ready fly ge gol Futaba 9 ch 14 performance servos INFINITY 140 cc Mag inline twin worth $2750 excellent smoke sys tem releasable ribbons 107-1/2 wing span over 3300 sq 43 lbs empty yields fantastic performance largest aircraft ever fly TOG Excellent aerobatics yet quite easy fly Very impressivef Serious inquiries $6500 delivery extra Fax 708-771-1815 Losing control can nightmare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves wallet Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time -- call Radio South fast economical in-house radio service can depend Radio SouthE~U6mba K~?jAM1NNIOSa 3702 N Pacerepair information 904-434-0909 800-962-7802 Pensacola FL 32505••/Toll Free Order Line Orders please HOURS 5 pm-10 pm Mon-Fri am-4 pm Sat & Sun Central Std TIn Sb January1996 91 HIGHEST QUALITY TOP PERFORMANCE COMPETITiVE PRICES ALL ENGINES INCLUDE Sacha Dolmar cylinder Crankahalt AssemblIes CH Electronics heavy duty ignition system Roach plug cover year limited warranty parts labor Tapped smoke Waibro carburetor ran ready fly OPTIONAL EOUIPMENfl Single bolt prop adapter Tilloston ir ENGINES SanRiFa ici S&H $1200 Prices sublect change IGS wfthoiA nc4ice BIB 830-5140

Author: D.B. Mathews


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/01
Page Numbers: 86, 88, 90, 91

DB Mathews TRAVELAIR As 20th century began oil discovered El Dorado Kansas Eventually oil field extended eastward 40 miles outskirts Wichita time largest oil discovery US As often happened struggling oil investors became immensely wealthy very quickly Some high rollers wildcatters wheeler-dealers bundles venture capital some new wealth found its way then-infant aircraft industry Wichita Its likely oil El Dorado would have airplanes Wichita Wichita prairie town about 300000 people has continued entrepreneurial tradition ever since Did know Wichita Coleman Pizza Hut Koch Industries Chance Industries Garvey Grain Rent-a-Center Mentholatum began Youre probably already aware Cessna Beech Stearman now division Boeing Lear Until few years ago half airplanes built world during given year built Wichita before liability insurance crisis caused demise single-engined private aircraft production 1919 group newly wealthy oilmen local businessmen formed Wichita Airplane Company group hired Matty Laird design airplane led what later named Swallow three-place wooden-framed biplane powered Curtiss OX-5 inline engine design success sold very well 1920 Laird hired Lloyd Carlton Stearman production worker primarily help build wings fuselages Walter Herschel Beech also employed part-time demonstration pilot general employee Beech cleaned Cosmoline crated engines attended customers flew Swallow airport North Hillside Avenue disagreement management lead Matty Lairds departure 1923 23-year-old Stearman named Chief Engineer charged developing new airplane Beech Stearman felt newer construction techniques such metal tubing should incorporated management did agree January 26 1925 Stearman Beech joined forces Clyde Vernon Cessna group oilmen businessmen form TravelAir Manufacturing Company Yes read correctlyBeech Cessna Stearman worked same company same time designs sales success firm well outside scope short sketch interested readers should read TravelAir Wings Over Prairie Ed Phillips detailed history source material recently back print January 1927 TravelAir received large orders Whirlwind-powered monoplanes Only expanding plant running three shifts going possible meet deadlines monoplanes equally successful 2000-series biplanes nearly same time telegram arrived said New York-to-Paris under consideration Requires Whirlwind plane capable 45 hours flight pilot can deliver state price earliest delivery date factory production capacity stretched limit Beech production foreman Bob Phelps decided turn down sale just didnt have production facilities take special project marginally financed venture Besides never heard fellow sent Rejected TravelAir telegrams sender turned San Diegos struggling Ryan Aircraft prospective buyer TravelAir monoplane course Charles Lindbergh Mystery Ships 1928 Walter Beech seen Cessna Stearman leave form own companies essentially charge TravelAir Beechs inclinations talents primarily promotion sales Always bit flamboyant Walter saw air racing natural extension sales promotion TravelAir aircraft very 86 Model Aviation her kit-bashed project Gerald Moormans PT-i 9 Fox 46-powered model started life Sig Astro-Hog successful air racers TravelAir monoplane Woolaroc won Dole race Hawaii companys aircraft competed popular closed-course cross-country races Herb Rawdon young engineer hired TravelAir worked way up through ranks under tutelage senior engineers Herb often wondered what would take build racing airplane could beat militarys best US government spending little aviation possible unwilling appropriate anything new aircraft development However services still able strip down standard fighters soup-up power plants dominate Unlimited closed-course racing did regularly almost foregone conclusion would win Unlimited event entered However Herb Rawdon fellow engineer Walter Burnham sure carefully designed all-out performance airplane could developed civilian sector compete militarys bestwith considerably less power much lower cost plight Americas military air services could publicized its sometimescontemptuous attitude could curedif someone resources develop remedy Rawdon Burnham presented concept Beech met enthusiasm However Beech advised corporate owners now Curtiss-Wright group would approve expenses allow facilities used develop racing airplane Undaunted two young engineers proceeded design work own time often homes using kitchen tables drawing boards preliminary design data rough sketches developed returned Beech drawings data Beech gave OKby time convinced Curtiss-Wright people value winning races go-ahead given June 1929only ten weeks remained until National Air Races Approximately 25 specially skilled craftsmen put work remote factory space work hidden view main factories curious public painted out windows enforced strict security Speculation ran high about new airplane mystery maintained until roll-out August red-and-black R614K first flown August 1929 created absolute sensation Its bit difficult today sense just revolutionary airplane needs compare other contemporary civilian aircraft grasp impact Mystery Ship tts also important consider much Mystery Ship influenced later racing airplane designs notice obvious similarities between racers developed ensuing few years Actually three different designs completed classic 420 hp Wright R 975 featured month model form inline engined version 250 hp Chevrolair engine 240 hp Wright Whirlwind B-I l-D biplane version two low-winged Model R racers arrived Cleveland center attention small privately funded civilian airplane manufacturer Kansas about take militarys best Army brought Curtiss Hawk much modified racing Pratt Whitney radial engine Navy also brought modified Hawk 1929 Thompson Trophy dash 50 miles around three pylons started 2 pm Labor Day starters flag fell seven racers Armys aircraft quickly jumped lead followed closely Navy entry little red Mystery Ship piloted Doug Davis passed both second lap Davis held lead think cut pylon needed recircle Apparently blacked-out momentarily wasnt sure completed fly-around cut pylonso did again After two fly-arounds knew Army would close behind pulled full throttle lapped Roscoe Turners Lockheed Vega Mystery Ship finished comfortably ahead Curtiss Hawks Considering Mystery Ship recircle pylon could easily say Model R run circles around high-powered fighters civilians done Herb Rawdons idea worked beaten militarys best Washington media would take notice Thompson event start thinking about sad state Americas air power Six Model R aircraft built including Gen Balbo leader Mussolinis Italian Air Force Parts several six still exist Frank Hawks Texaco No 13 hangs Museum Science Industry Chicago Chevrolair version re-engined sold Pancho Barnes later ran club near Edwards Air Force Base immortalized Right Stufi later display Tall-Mantz collection Orange County Airport California Interestingly Panchos son purchased airplane Tall-Mantz dispersal sale restoring replica TravelAir Mystery Ship has built flown Jim Younkin Jim also built Mr Mulligan 88 Model Aviation ne Lindlows TravelAir Mystery Ship model powered 90 four-stroke Coverite Super Poxy finish replica see October 1994 Model Aviation 1979 replica flown back Beech Field Wichita complete historic circle also flew over Herb Rawdons operation just down road Model Reviewing material model occurred years have tended equivocate terms use describe Scale model aircraft Odd euphemisms such sport practicalfun stand-off one-eye squint have applied Scale models cant bring ourselves admit gulf between average builder/fliers model airplanes seen Top Gun magazine spreads dont mean sound disparaging have immense respect have necessary skills resources finances time workshop facilities develop beautiful models. However majority us have shortages three Therefore arent perhaps talking about differences between professional amateur Scale builders Realistically building masterpiece Scale models requires fulltime work very least commitment spare hour builder has enjoy seeing reading about professional Scale models Unlimited-class racers Yet also view reports much same way people look Americas Cup sailboats compared own small Star-class boats Nice dream about totally outside personal reality Having said Armine Lindlow s TravelAir Mystery Ship amateur Scale rendition full-scale airplane started project scratch using RS Hirsch three-views previously-mentioned Ed Phillips book Armine wanted flyable generalpurpose model looked like full scale since has no interest competition design influenced pragmatic rule book Armine s success well documented often brings Mystery Ship private flying site fly own entertainment have personal rule Unless youre willing repair replace dont fly someone elses model As result Ive flown Mystery Ship Armine sure hasoften well model powered 90 fourstroke its covered Coverite painted K&B Super Poxy cowl isnt fiberglass fabricated plywood balsa rings light plywood molded around pants also wood segments glued together Armine didnt duplicate incredibly complex undercart wishbones pants can tell Stand Up Sit Down Fight Fight Fight Remember old high-school cheer Gosh doing aerobics before name couldnt help recalling cheer read Managing Editor Jim Haught s comments September 1995 issue MA regarding ergonomics piece same issue Jim related shop setup preferenceshe builds models standing up way can watch sporting events TV pace floor yell own personal color commentary play-by-play doesnt exactly fit usual description relaxation its what Jim needs unwind work stress power him Might suggest brief brisk walk after work before sit down relax workbench Did ever notice vigorous bright healthy senior citizens youve known walkers still involved some sort strenuous physical activity Consider Harry Truman Bernard McFadden King Gustav Sweden Jack LaLanne neighbors relatives have aged well Obviously theyve found key healthy aging same subject Bob Angel some comments Jims column worth repeating Central Coast Chapter Society Antique Modelers SAM Newsletter Bob industrial NEED ScALE DOCUMENTATION Antiques Militar Civilian Helicopters SailplanesZ hove lb wId hirgest olaraft dowmenlolion cellecilon 5800 different Full color photo studies 1 905-1996 33000 3-view line drawings New 1996 Catalog/Guide 188 pages Canada/Mexico $1000 Only $8 Overseas $1500 Bob Bankas Scale Model Research - i4 Yukon Avenue a Mesa CA 92626 714 979-8058 90 Model Aviation EL KIT $11995 SPECIFICATIONS Engine 25 402 cycle 40 48 4-Cycle Radio 3 Channel B&M MODEL CO 290W 1050 N LAYTON UT 84041 PHONE 801544 5689 Call Send $300 Color Brochure $3%Crrdi Doer ADD $1395 SHIPPING/HANDLING UT RES ADD 625% TAX engineer mentions workshop has 37-inch-high benches As puts Its multiuse bench compromise height little high sitting little low standing Additionally cabinets sliding doors built below bench far enough back allow placing feet sitting knees comfortably under bench youre properly counterbalanced can lean against bench back strain Without rebuilding bench practical way can relieve back strain keep light barbell nearby walk over about once hour pump 10 15 presses Oddly enough tightens tones stretches muscles helps prevent fatigue Hey Bob agreeing Editors note also back-strain problems building normalheight bench Thats another advanatge building standing Equally intriguing well worth sharing Bobs comments lighting Highly touted fluorescent lighting major source eye fatigue Industry government would rather recognize fact because fluorescents cheap operate 60-cycle flicker produced fluorescents source eye strain newer 500-watt dimmable indirect halogens seem quite comfortable studies have shown weaker area lighting combined spot lighting work itself can prevent eye strain duplicating some contrasts found outdoors nature Have Another Bash Readers seem having fun bashed kit projects Ill include another month Gerald Moorman Bend Oregon sent says example kit-bashing based Sig Astro-Hog obtained copy accurate three-view drawing PT-19 checked dimensions Astro Hog PT-19 found Hog almost perfect 1/6 size Only three structural changes needed 1 The nose section reshaped 2 A second cockpit added 3 The rudder outline changed model covered Goldberg Colortex finished clear flat black butyrate dope Gerald says flies nicely its Fox 46 /2 throttle Fall arriving being written perhaps temperatures will moderate enough go flying fun evening Hope can same ITY U1EGRITY SERVICE QuALITY INTEGRITY SERIICE QJALTIV ThTEGRTTY SERVICE U C Ca 3950-AVa1IaVBlvd WALNUT CA 91189 C U L w i5 T PE 0 F CALL OR WRITE S T F R N E D E C N G ni C 4 U-a FOR FREE BROCHURE FOR SALE Dave Patricks TOG Bucker actually flaw 94 TOO now available Totally ready fly ge gol Futaba 9 ch 14 performance servos INFINITY 140 cc Mag inline twin worth $2750 excellent smoke sys tem releasable ribbons 107-1/2 wing span over 3300 sq 43 lbs empty yields fantastic performance largest aircraft ever fly TOG Excellent aerobatics yet quite easy fly Very impressivef Serious inquiries $6500 delivery extra Fax 708-771-1815 Losing control can nightmare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves wallet Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time -- call Radio South fast economical in-house radio service can depend Radio SouthE~U6mba K~?jAM1NNIOSa 3702 N Pacerepair information 904-434-0909 800-962-7802 Pensacola FL 32505••/Toll Free Order Line Orders please HOURS 5 pm-10 pm Mon-Fri am-4 pm Sat & Sun Central Std TIn Sb January1996 91 HIGHEST QUALITY TOP PERFORMANCE COMPETITiVE PRICES ALL ENGINES INCLUDE Sacha Dolmar cylinder Crankahalt AssemblIes CH Electronics heavy duty ignition system Roach plug cover year limited warranty parts labor Tapped smoke Waibro carburetor ran ready fly OPTIONAL EOUIPMENfl Single bolt prop adapter Tilloston ir ENGINES SanRiFa ici S&H $1200 Prices sublect change IGS wfthoiA nc4ice BIB 830-5140

Author: D.B. Mathews


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/01
Page Numbers: 86, 88, 90, 91

DB Mathews TRAVELAIR As 20th century began oil discovered El Dorado Kansas Eventually oil field extended eastward 40 miles outskirts Wichita time largest oil discovery US As often happened struggling oil investors became immensely wealthy very quickly Some high rollers wildcatters wheeler-dealers bundles venture capital some new wealth found its way then-infant aircraft industry Wichita Its likely oil El Dorado would have airplanes Wichita Wichita prairie town about 300000 people has continued entrepreneurial tradition ever since Did know Wichita Coleman Pizza Hut Koch Industries Chance Industries Garvey Grain Rent-a-Center Mentholatum began Youre probably already aware Cessna Beech Stearman now division Boeing Lear Until few years ago half airplanes built world during given year built Wichita before liability insurance crisis caused demise single-engined private aircraft production 1919 group newly wealthy oilmen local businessmen formed Wichita Airplane Company group hired Matty Laird design airplane led what later named Swallow three-place wooden-framed biplane powered Curtiss OX-5 inline engine design success sold very well 1920 Laird hired Lloyd Carlton Stearman production worker primarily help build wings fuselages Walter Herschel Beech also employed part-time demonstration pilot general employee Beech cleaned Cosmoline crated engines attended customers flew Swallow airport North Hillside Avenue disagreement management lead Matty Lairds departure 1923 23-year-old Stearman named Chief Engineer charged developing new airplane Beech Stearman felt newer construction techniques such metal tubing should incorporated management did agree January 26 1925 Stearman Beech joined forces Clyde Vernon Cessna group oilmen businessmen form TravelAir Manufacturing Company Yes read correctlyBeech Cessna Stearman worked same company same time designs sales success firm well outside scope short sketch interested readers should read TravelAir Wings Over Prairie Ed Phillips detailed history source material recently back print January 1927 TravelAir received large orders Whirlwind-powered monoplanes Only expanding plant running three shifts going possible meet deadlines monoplanes equally successful 2000-series biplanes nearly same time telegram arrived said New York-to-Paris under consideration Requires Whirlwind plane capable 45 hours flight pilot can deliver state price earliest delivery date factory production capacity stretched limit Beech production foreman Bob Phelps decided turn down sale just didnt have production facilities take special project marginally financed venture Besides never heard fellow sent Rejected TravelAir telegrams sender turned San Diegos struggling Ryan Aircraft prospective buyer TravelAir monoplane course Charles Lindbergh Mystery Ships 1928 Walter Beech seen Cessna Stearman leave form own companies essentially charge TravelAir Beechs inclinations talents primarily promotion sales Always bit flamboyant Walter saw air racing natural extension sales promotion TravelAir aircraft very 86 Model Aviation her kit-bashed project Gerald Moormans PT-i 9 Fox 46-powered model started life Sig Astro-Hog successful air racers TravelAir monoplane Woolaroc won Dole race Hawaii companys aircraft competed popular closed-course cross-country races Herb Rawdon young engineer hired TravelAir worked way up through ranks under tutelage senior engineers Herb often wondered what would take build racing airplane could beat militarys best US government spending little aviation possible unwilling appropriate anything new aircraft development However services still able strip down standard fighters soup-up power plants dominate Unlimited closed-course racing did regularly almost foregone conclusion would win Unlimited event entered However Herb Rawdon fellow engineer Walter Burnham sure carefully designed all-out performance airplane could developed civilian sector compete militarys bestwith considerably less power much lower cost plight Americas military air services could publicized its sometimescontemptuous attitude could curedif someone resources develop remedy Rawdon Burnham presented concept Beech met enthusiasm However Beech advised corporate owners now Curtiss-Wright group would approve expenses allow facilities used develop racing airplane Undaunted two young engineers proceeded design work own time often homes using kitchen tables drawing boards preliminary design data rough sketches developed returned Beech drawings data Beech gave OKby time convinced Curtiss-Wright people value winning races go-ahead given June 1929only ten weeks remained until National Air Races Approximately 25 specially skilled craftsmen put work remote factory space work hidden view main factories curious public painted out windows enforced strict security Speculation ran high about new airplane mystery maintained until roll-out August red-and-black R614K first flown August 1929 created absolute sensation Its bit difficult today sense just revolutionary airplane needs compare other contemporary civilian aircraft grasp impact Mystery Ship tts also important consider much Mystery Ship influenced later racing airplane designs notice obvious similarities between racers developed ensuing few years Actually three different designs completed classic 420 hp Wright R 975 featured month model form inline engined version 250 hp Chevrolair engine 240 hp Wright Whirlwind B-I l-D biplane version two low-winged Model R racers arrived Cleveland center attention small privately funded civilian airplane manufacturer Kansas about take militarys best Army brought Curtiss Hawk much modified racing Pratt Whitney radial engine Navy also brought modified Hawk 1929 Thompson Trophy dash 50 miles around three pylons started 2 pm Labor Day starters flag fell seven racers Armys aircraft quickly jumped lead followed closely Navy entry little red Mystery Ship piloted Doug Davis passed both second lap Davis held lead think cut pylon needed recircle Apparently blacked-out momentarily wasnt sure completed fly-around cut pylonso did again After two fly-arounds knew Army would close behind pulled full throttle lapped Roscoe Turners Lockheed Vega Mystery Ship finished comfortably ahead Curtiss Hawks Considering Mystery Ship recircle pylon could easily say Model R run circles around high-powered fighters civilians done Herb Rawdons idea worked beaten militarys best Washington media would take notice Thompson event start thinking about sad state Americas air power Six Model R aircraft built including Gen Balbo leader Mussolinis Italian Air Force Parts several six still exist Frank Hawks Texaco No 13 hangs Museum Science Industry Chicago Chevrolair version re-engined sold Pancho Barnes later ran club near Edwards Air Force Base immortalized Right Stufi later display Tall-Mantz collection Orange County Airport California Interestingly Panchos son purchased airplane Tall-Mantz dispersal sale restoring replica TravelAir Mystery Ship has built flown Jim Younkin Jim also built Mr Mulligan 88 Model Aviation ne Lindlows TravelAir Mystery Ship model powered 90 four-stroke Coverite Super Poxy finish replica see October 1994 Model Aviation 1979 replica flown back Beech Field Wichita complete historic circle also flew over Herb Rawdons operation just down road Model Reviewing material model occurred years have tended equivocate terms use describe Scale model aircraft Odd euphemisms such sport practicalfun stand-off one-eye squint have applied Scale models cant bring ourselves admit gulf between average builder/fliers model airplanes seen Top Gun magazine spreads dont mean sound disparaging have immense respect have necessary skills resources finances time workshop facilities develop beautiful models. However majority us have shortages three Therefore arent perhaps talking about differences between professional amateur Scale builders Realistically building masterpiece Scale models requires fulltime work very least commitment spare hour builder has enjoy seeing reading about professional Scale models Unlimited-class racers Yet also view reports much same way people look Americas Cup sailboats compared own small Star-class boats Nice dream about totally outside personal reality Having said Armine Lindlow s TravelAir Mystery Ship amateur Scale rendition full-scale airplane started project scratch using RS Hirsch three-views previously-mentioned Ed Phillips book Armine wanted flyable generalpurpose model looked like full scale since has no interest competition design influenced pragmatic rule book Armine s success well documented often brings Mystery Ship private flying site fly own entertainment have personal rule Unless youre willing repair replace dont fly someone elses model As result Ive flown Mystery Ship Armine sure hasoften well model powered 90 fourstroke its covered Coverite painted K&B Super Poxy cowl isnt fiberglass fabricated plywood balsa rings light plywood molded around pants also wood segments glued together Armine didnt duplicate incredibly complex undercart wishbones pants can tell Stand Up Sit Down Fight Fight Fight Remember old high-school cheer Gosh doing aerobics before name couldnt help recalling cheer read Managing Editor Jim Haught s comments September 1995 issue MA regarding ergonomics piece same issue Jim related shop setup preferenceshe builds models standing up way can watch sporting events TV pace floor yell own personal color commentary play-by-play doesnt exactly fit usual description relaxation its what Jim needs unwind work stress power him Might suggest brief brisk walk after work before sit down relax workbench Did ever notice vigorous bright healthy senior citizens youve known walkers still involved some sort strenuous physical activity Consider Harry Truman Bernard McFadden King Gustav Sweden Jack LaLanne neighbors relatives have aged well Obviously theyve found key healthy aging same subject Bob Angel some comments Jims column worth repeating Central Coast Chapter Society Antique Modelers SAM Newsletter Bob industrial NEED ScALE DOCUMENTATION Antiques Militar Civilian Helicopters SailplanesZ hove lb wId hirgest olaraft dowmenlolion cellecilon 5800 different Full color photo studies 1 905-1996 33000 3-view line drawings New 1996 Catalog/Guide 188 pages Canada/Mexico $1000 Only $8 Overseas $1500 Bob Bankas Scale Model Research - i4 Yukon Avenue a Mesa CA 92626 714 979-8058 90 Model Aviation EL KIT $11995 SPECIFICATIONS Engine 25 402 cycle 40 48 4-Cycle Radio 3 Channel B&M MODEL CO 290W 1050 N LAYTON UT 84041 PHONE 801544 5689 Call Send $300 Color Brochure $3%Crrdi Doer ADD $1395 SHIPPING/HANDLING UT RES ADD 625% TAX engineer mentions workshop has 37-inch-high benches As puts Its multiuse bench compromise height little high sitting little low standing Additionally cabinets sliding doors built below bench far enough back allow placing feet sitting knees comfortably under bench youre properly counterbalanced can lean against bench back strain Without rebuilding bench practical way can relieve back strain keep light barbell nearby walk over about once hour pump 10 15 presses Oddly enough tightens tones stretches muscles helps prevent fatigue Hey Bob agreeing Editors note also back-strain problems building normalheight bench Thats another advanatge building standing Equally intriguing well worth sharing Bobs comments lighting Highly touted fluorescent lighting major source eye fatigue Industry government would rather recognize fact because fluorescents cheap operate 60-cycle flicker produced fluorescents source eye strain newer 500-watt dimmable indirect halogens seem quite comfortable studies have shown weaker area lighting combined spot lighting work itself can prevent eye strain duplicating some contrasts found outdoors nature Have Another Bash Readers seem having fun bashed kit projects Ill include another month Gerald Moorman Bend Oregon sent says example kit-bashing based Sig Astro-Hog obtained copy accurate three-view drawing PT-19 checked dimensions Astro Hog PT-19 found Hog almost perfect 1/6 size Only three structural changes needed 1 The nose section reshaped 2 A second cockpit added 3 The rudder outline changed model covered Goldberg Colortex finished clear flat black butyrate dope Gerald says flies nicely its Fox 46 /2 throttle Fall arriving being written perhaps temperatures will moderate enough go flying fun evening Hope can same ITY U1EGRITY SERVICE QuALITY INTEGRITY SERIICE QJALTIV ThTEGRTTY SERVICE U C Ca 3950-AVa1IaVBlvd WALNUT CA 91189 C U L w i5 T PE 0 F CALL OR WRITE S T F R N E D E C N G ni C 4 U-a FOR FREE BROCHURE FOR SALE Dave Patricks TOG Bucker actually flaw 94 TOO now available Totally ready fly ge gol Futaba 9 ch 14 performance servos INFINITY 140 cc Mag inline twin worth $2750 excellent smoke sys tem releasable ribbons 107-1/2 wing span over 3300 sq 43 lbs empty yields fantastic performance largest aircraft ever fly TOG Excellent aerobatics yet quite easy fly Very impressivef Serious inquiries $6500 delivery extra Fax 708-771-1815 Losing control can nightmare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves wallet Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time -- call Radio South fast economical in-house radio service can depend Radio SouthE~U6mba K~?jAM1NNIOSa 3702 N Pacerepair information 904-434-0909 800-962-7802 Pensacola FL 32505••/Toll Free Order Line Orders please HOURS 5 pm-10 pm Mon-Fri am-4 pm Sat & Sun Central Std TIn Sb January1996 91 HIGHEST QUALITY TOP PERFORMANCE COMPETITiVE PRICES ALL ENGINES INCLUDE Sacha Dolmar cylinder Crankahalt AssemblIes CH Electronics heavy duty ignition system Roach plug cover year limited warranty parts labor Tapped smoke Waibro carburetor ran ready fly OPTIONAL EOUIPMENfl Single bolt prop adapter Tilloston ir ENGINES SanRiFa ici S&H $1200 Prices sublect change IGS wfthoiA nc4ice BIB 830-5140

Author: D.B. Mathews


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/01
Page Numbers: 86, 88, 90, 91

DB Mathews TRAVELAIR As 20th century began oil discovered El Dorado Kansas Eventually oil field extended eastward 40 miles outskirts Wichita time largest oil discovery US As often happened struggling oil investors became immensely wealthy very quickly Some high rollers wildcatters wheeler-dealers bundles venture capital some new wealth found its way then-infant aircraft industry Wichita Its likely oil El Dorado would have airplanes Wichita Wichita prairie town about 300000 people has continued entrepreneurial tradition ever since Did know Wichita Coleman Pizza Hut Koch Industries Chance Industries Garvey Grain Rent-a-Center Mentholatum began Youre probably already aware Cessna Beech Stearman now division Boeing Lear Until few years ago half airplanes built world during given year built Wichita before liability insurance crisis caused demise single-engined private aircraft production 1919 group newly wealthy oilmen local businessmen formed Wichita Airplane Company group hired Matty Laird design airplane led what later named Swallow three-place wooden-framed biplane powered Curtiss OX-5 inline engine design success sold very well 1920 Laird hired Lloyd Carlton Stearman production worker primarily help build wings fuselages Walter Herschel Beech also employed part-time demonstration pilot general employee Beech cleaned Cosmoline crated engines attended customers flew Swallow airport North Hillside Avenue disagreement management lead Matty Lairds departure 1923 23-year-old Stearman named Chief Engineer charged developing new airplane Beech Stearman felt newer construction techniques such metal tubing should incorporated management did agree January 26 1925 Stearman Beech joined forces Clyde Vernon Cessna group oilmen businessmen form TravelAir Manufacturing Company Yes read correctlyBeech Cessna Stearman worked same company same time designs sales success firm well outside scope short sketch interested readers should read TravelAir Wings Over Prairie Ed Phillips detailed history source material recently back print January 1927 TravelAir received large orders Whirlwind-powered monoplanes Only expanding plant running three shifts going possible meet deadlines monoplanes equally successful 2000-series biplanes nearly same time telegram arrived said New York-to-Paris under consideration Requires Whirlwind plane capable 45 hours flight pilot can deliver state price earliest delivery date factory production capacity stretched limit Beech production foreman Bob Phelps decided turn down sale just didnt have production facilities take special project marginally financed venture Besides never heard fellow sent Rejected TravelAir telegrams sender turned San Diegos struggling Ryan Aircraft prospective buyer TravelAir monoplane course Charles Lindbergh Mystery Ships 1928 Walter Beech seen Cessna Stearman leave form own companies essentially charge TravelAir Beechs inclinations talents primarily promotion sales Always bit flamboyant Walter saw air racing natural extension sales promotion TravelAir aircraft very 86 Model Aviation her kit-bashed project Gerald Moormans PT-i 9 Fox 46-powered model started life Sig Astro-Hog successful air racers TravelAir monoplane Woolaroc won Dole race Hawaii companys aircraft competed popular closed-course cross-country races Herb Rawdon young engineer hired TravelAir worked way up through ranks under tutelage senior engineers Herb often wondered what would take build racing airplane could beat militarys best US government spending little aviation possible unwilling appropriate anything new aircraft development However services still able strip down standard fighters soup-up power plants dominate Unlimited closed-course racing did regularly almost foregone conclusion would win Unlimited event entered However Herb Rawdon fellow engineer Walter Burnham sure carefully designed all-out performance airplane could developed civilian sector compete militarys bestwith considerably less power much lower cost plight Americas military air services could publicized its sometimescontemptuous attitude could curedif someone resources develop remedy Rawdon Burnham presented concept Beech met enthusiasm However Beech advised corporate owners now Curtiss-Wright group would approve expenses allow facilities used develop racing airplane Undaunted two young engineers proceeded design work own time often homes using kitchen tables drawing boards preliminary design data rough sketches developed returned Beech drawings data Beech gave OKby time convinced Curtiss-Wright people value winning races go-ahead given June 1929only ten weeks remained until National Air Races Approximately 25 specially skilled craftsmen put work remote factory space work hidden view main factories curious public painted out windows enforced strict security Speculation ran high about new airplane mystery maintained until roll-out August red-and-black R614K first flown August 1929 created absolute sensation Its bit difficult today sense just revolutionary airplane needs compare other contemporary civilian aircraft grasp impact Mystery Ship tts also important consider much Mystery Ship influenced later racing airplane designs notice obvious similarities between racers developed ensuing few years Actually three different designs completed classic 420 hp Wright R 975 featured month model form inline engined version 250 hp Chevrolair engine 240 hp Wright Whirlwind B-I l-D biplane version two low-winged Model R racers arrived Cleveland center attention small privately funded civilian airplane manufacturer Kansas about take militarys best Army brought Curtiss Hawk much modified racing Pratt Whitney radial engine Navy also brought modified Hawk 1929 Thompson Trophy dash 50 miles around three pylons started 2 pm Labor Day starters flag fell seven racers Armys aircraft quickly jumped lead followed closely Navy entry little red Mystery Ship piloted Doug Davis passed both second lap Davis held lead think cut pylon needed recircle Apparently blacked-out momentarily wasnt sure completed fly-around cut pylonso did again After two fly-arounds knew Army would close behind pulled full throttle lapped Roscoe Turners Lockheed Vega Mystery Ship finished comfortably ahead Curtiss Hawks Considering Mystery Ship recircle pylon could easily say Model R run circles around high-powered fighters civilians done Herb Rawdons idea worked beaten militarys best Washington media would take notice Thompson event start thinking about sad state Americas air power Six Model R aircraft built including Gen Balbo leader Mussolinis Italian Air Force Parts several six still exist Frank Hawks Texaco No 13 hangs Museum Science Industry Chicago Chevrolair version re-engined sold Pancho Barnes later ran club near Edwards Air Force Base immortalized Right Stufi later display Tall-Mantz collection Orange County Airport California Interestingly Panchos son purchased airplane Tall-Mantz dispersal sale restoring replica TravelAir Mystery Ship has built flown Jim Younkin Jim also built Mr Mulligan 88 Model Aviation ne Lindlows TravelAir Mystery Ship model powered 90 four-stroke Coverite Super Poxy finish replica see October 1994 Model Aviation 1979 replica flown back Beech Field Wichita complete historic circle also flew over Herb Rawdons operation just down road Model Reviewing material model occurred years have tended equivocate terms use describe Scale model aircraft Odd euphemisms such sport practicalfun stand-off one-eye squint have applied Scale models cant bring ourselves admit gulf between average builder/fliers model airplanes seen Top Gun magazine spreads dont mean sound disparaging have immense respect have necessary skills resources finances time workshop facilities develop beautiful models. However majority us have shortages three Therefore arent perhaps talking about differences between professional amateur Scale builders Realistically building masterpiece Scale models requires fulltime work very least commitment spare hour builder has enjoy seeing reading about professional Scale models Unlimited-class racers Yet also view reports much same way people look Americas Cup sailboats compared own small Star-class boats Nice dream about totally outside personal reality Having said Armine Lindlow s TravelAir Mystery Ship amateur Scale rendition full-scale airplane started project scratch using RS Hirsch three-views previously-mentioned Ed Phillips book Armine wanted flyable generalpurpose model looked like full scale since has no interest competition design influenced pragmatic rule book Armine s success well documented often brings Mystery Ship private flying site fly own entertainment have personal rule Unless youre willing repair replace dont fly someone elses model As result Ive flown Mystery Ship Armine sure hasoften well model powered 90 fourstroke its covered Coverite painted K&B Super Poxy cowl isnt fiberglass fabricated plywood balsa rings light plywood molded around pants also wood segments glued together Armine didnt duplicate incredibly complex undercart wishbones pants can tell Stand Up Sit Down Fight Fight Fight Remember old high-school cheer Gosh doing aerobics before name couldnt help recalling cheer read Managing Editor Jim Haught s comments September 1995 issue MA regarding ergonomics piece same issue Jim related shop setup preferenceshe builds models standing up way can watch sporting events TV pace floor yell own personal color commentary play-by-play doesnt exactly fit usual description relaxation its what Jim needs unwind work stress power him Might suggest brief brisk walk after work before sit down relax workbench Did ever notice vigorous bright healthy senior citizens youve known walkers still involved some sort strenuous physical activity Consider Harry Truman Bernard McFadden King Gustav Sweden Jack LaLanne neighbors relatives have aged well Obviously theyve found key healthy aging same subject Bob Angel some comments Jims column worth repeating Central Coast Chapter Society Antique Modelers SAM Newsletter Bob industrial NEED ScALE DOCUMENTATION Antiques Militar Civilian Helicopters SailplanesZ hove lb wId hirgest olaraft dowmenlolion cellecilon 5800 different Full color photo studies 1 905-1996 33000 3-view line drawings New 1996 Catalog/Guide 188 pages Canada/Mexico $1000 Only $8 Overseas $1500 Bob Bankas Scale Model Research - i4 Yukon Avenue a Mesa CA 92626 714 979-8058 90 Model Aviation EL KIT $11995 SPECIFICATIONS Engine 25 402 cycle 40 48 4-Cycle Radio 3 Channel B&M MODEL CO 290W 1050 N LAYTON UT 84041 PHONE 801544 5689 Call Send $300 Color Brochure $3%Crrdi Doer ADD $1395 SHIPPING/HANDLING UT RES ADD 625% TAX engineer mentions workshop has 37-inch-high benches As puts Its multiuse bench compromise height little high sitting little low standing Additionally cabinets sliding doors built below bench far enough back allow placing feet sitting knees comfortably under bench youre properly counterbalanced can lean against bench back strain Without rebuilding bench practical way can relieve back strain keep light barbell nearby walk over about once hour pump 10 15 presses Oddly enough tightens tones stretches muscles helps prevent fatigue Hey Bob agreeing Editors note also back-strain problems building normalheight bench Thats another advanatge building standing Equally intriguing well worth sharing Bobs comments lighting Highly touted fluorescent lighting major source eye fatigue Industry government would rather recognize fact because fluorescents cheap operate 60-cycle flicker produced fluorescents source eye strain newer 500-watt dimmable indirect halogens seem quite comfortable studies have shown weaker area lighting combined spot lighting work itself can prevent eye strain duplicating some contrasts found outdoors nature Have Another Bash Readers seem having fun bashed kit projects Ill include another month Gerald Moorman Bend Oregon sent says example kit-bashing based Sig Astro-Hog obtained copy accurate three-view drawing PT-19 checked dimensions Astro Hog PT-19 found Hog almost perfect 1/6 size Only three structural changes needed 1 The nose section reshaped 2 A second cockpit added 3 The rudder outline changed model covered Goldberg Colortex finished clear flat black butyrate dope Gerald says flies nicely its Fox 46 /2 throttle Fall arriving being written perhaps temperatures will moderate enough go flying fun evening Hope can same ITY U1EGRITY SERVICE QuALITY INTEGRITY SERIICE QJALTIV ThTEGRTTY SERVICE U C Ca 3950-AVa1IaVBlvd WALNUT CA 91189 C U L w i5 T PE 0 F CALL OR WRITE S T F R N E D E C N G ni C 4 U-a FOR FREE BROCHURE FOR SALE Dave Patricks TOG Bucker actually flaw 94 TOO now available Totally ready fly ge gol Futaba 9 ch 14 performance servos INFINITY 140 cc Mag inline twin worth $2750 excellent smoke sys tem releasable ribbons 107-1/2 wing span over 3300 sq 43 lbs empty yields fantastic performance largest aircraft ever fly TOG Excellent aerobatics yet quite easy fly Very impressivef Serious inquiries $6500 delivery extra Fax 708-771-1815 Losing control can nightmare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves wallet Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time -- call Radio South fast economical in-house radio service can depend Radio SouthE~U6mba K~?jAM1NNIOSa 3702 N Pacerepair information 904-434-0909 800-962-7802 Pensacola FL 32505••/Toll Free Order Line Orders please HOURS 5 pm-10 pm Mon-Fri am-4 pm Sat & Sun Central Std TIn Sb January1996 91 HIGHEST QUALITY TOP PERFORMANCE COMPETITiVE PRICES ALL ENGINES INCLUDE Sacha Dolmar cylinder Crankahalt AssemblIes CH Electronics heavy duty ignition system Roach plug cover year limited warranty parts labor Tapped smoke Waibro carburetor ran ready fly OPTIONAL EOUIPMENfl Single bolt prop adapter Tilloston ir ENGINES SanRiFa ici S&H $1200 Prices sublect change IGS wfthoiA nc4ice BIB 830-5140

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