TFNRANI AIC9S AVARD pioneer aeromodeling helped found organization grew AMA Frank Zaic well deserves 1991 Certificate Honor NAA IN November 4 1991 awards ceremony Museum Flying Santa Monica California National Aeronautic Association presented its Certificate Honor AMA Hall Fame member Frank Zaic presentation honored Frank inspiration leadership extraordinary assistance establishing Academy Model Aeronautics mid-1930s stature support aeromodeling pioneer leader international ambassador model designer technical writer editor publisher gave credibility birth AMA helped gain national international recognition publication American Academy Model Aeronautics forerunner AMA time Frank worked closely Lt H W Alden several years prime mover communicator during AMAs beginnings membership organization 1937 Frank became six signers draft agreement between National Aeronautic Association American Academy Model Aeronautics others Willis C Brown first president AMA Ernest Whalen Percy Pierce Frank Tlush Charles Hampson Grant agreement provided meansoffice stafffor AMA develop administrative operation would serve its members needs modeling world Frank probably best known Yearbook series years chronicled state art aeromodeling model drawings technical articles prominent model designers fliers also published original design construction articles various magazines Old-timers hobby remember part world-famous Jasco company model supply firm offered unique hardware high-quality balsawood during years before World War II Continued page 147 April 1992 51 Frank Zaic receives NAA Certificate Honor master ceremonies Dick Rutan 1991 awards ceremony Santa Monica June 1936 Frank Zaic produced first California Museum Flying Photo Rob issue Model Aviation official Talbot-Jones Pilot Communications An early photo Zaic gas-powered Free Flight designs PAALoad Event handle protrudes slightly through fiberglass cowl propeller Zinger 20 x 10 used Zinger 31/2in spun aluminum spinner Cut hole through cowl easy access carburetor Install air pressure filler valve retracts fuselage bottom nose section used B&B muffler Zenoah G-62 cutting cowl clearance around muffler Unfortunately noise level still pretty high dont know really effective commercially available mufflers fit G-62 add-on units such JTec Snuffler could hung externally below fuselage Wouldnt look good unless flying field location can tolerate noise might have quiet down Zenoah somehow Covering finishing duplicated color scheme original Redigo test aircraftgray overall contrasting areas black red yellow blue look scale yet somewhat understated As noted next Redigo will probably receive bright air-show aerobatic-type finish greater visual excitement large airplane large engine exact Scale comes pretty close Using retracts adds complexity amount scale detailing incorporated up builder Basically however can count airframe thats quick easy build fast aerobatic flight Redigo well suited sport flier wants large model hot performance Award Continued page 51 Frank wife Carmen enjoy leisurely retired life Northridge California have won additional fame annual reports detailing travels around country over world reports have become collector items friends privileged receive Looking back highlights very full life Frank recalls special pride early 1930s full-scale glider pilot pilots license signed Orville Wright Approximately 60 years later noted special distinction the NAA ceremony underscores pertinence NAA award 0 Rnaliy An Engine Mount tern Wont Shake Rattle Roll fly model planes dont have tell theres whole lotta shakin goin now theres something cando about Sullivan Flex Mount System Its engine mounting sys tem has specially designed rubber isolators absorb enine vibration reduce noise andi limit wear tear mode thats Flex-Mount comes aluminum adaptor plate makes easy mount 40 60 90 two-cycle engines firewall strap mount beam mounting four-cyde engines So dont jitterbug Thik dealer Sullivan Flex-Mount engine mount j ing system thought rock roll 7 PRODUCTS would never die Box51668alomorMD21224 Getting Better Ideas OtT Ground RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued page 71 Well tough dont favor increasing two-cycle limit above 61 because airplane size would go up stay competitive have enough trouble getting LA-l Ford Probe already personal favorite way promote twocycle vs four-cycle equity restrict fourcycle engine displacement 80 90 two-cycle technology seems about topped out cant keep engines together very long now replacing something other hand four-cycle engine technology still upsweep current 120 four-cycle restriction disparity between two-cycle four-cycle engines going get worse severe restriction four-cycle engine displacement reasonable Eric closed almost impossible legislate either morality economy competitive event However good judging think likely pilot flies better sequence will win contest cases agree anyone would like see complete copy Erics letter Id glad provide youll send SASE Prodigy would like send message ID CMFBO2B l 1992 147
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/04
Page Numbers: 51, 147
TFNRANI AIC9S AVARD pioneer aeromodeling helped found organization grew AMA Frank Zaic well deserves 1991 Certificate Honor NAA IN November 4 1991 awards ceremony Museum Flying Santa Monica California National Aeronautic Association presented its Certificate Honor AMA Hall Fame member Frank Zaic presentation honored Frank inspiration leadership extraordinary assistance establishing Academy Model Aeronautics mid-1930s stature support aeromodeling pioneer leader international ambassador model designer technical writer editor publisher gave credibility birth AMA helped gain national international recognition publication American Academy Model Aeronautics forerunner AMA time Frank worked closely Lt H W Alden several years prime mover communicator during AMAs beginnings membership organization 1937 Frank became six signers draft agreement between National Aeronautic Association American Academy Model Aeronautics others Willis C Brown first president AMA Ernest Whalen Percy Pierce Frank Tlush Charles Hampson Grant agreement provided meansoffice stafffor AMA develop administrative operation would serve its members needs modeling world Frank probably best known Yearbook series years chronicled state art aeromodeling model drawings technical articles prominent model designers fliers also published original design construction articles various magazines Old-timers hobby remember part world-famous Jasco company model supply firm offered unique hardware high-quality balsawood during years before World War II Continued page 147 April 1992 51 Frank Zaic receives NAA Certificate Honor master ceremonies Dick Rutan 1991 awards ceremony Santa Monica June 1936 Frank Zaic produced first California Museum Flying Photo Rob issue Model Aviation official Talbot-Jones Pilot Communications An early photo Zaic gas-powered Free Flight designs PAALoad Event handle protrudes slightly through fiberglass cowl propeller Zinger 20 x 10 used Zinger 31/2in spun aluminum spinner Cut hole through cowl easy access carburetor Install air pressure filler valve retracts fuselage bottom nose section used B&B muffler Zenoah G-62 cutting cowl clearance around muffler Unfortunately noise level still pretty high dont know really effective commercially available mufflers fit G-62 add-on units such JTec Snuffler could hung externally below fuselage Wouldnt look good unless flying field location can tolerate noise might have quiet down Zenoah somehow Covering finishing duplicated color scheme original Redigo test aircraftgray overall contrasting areas black red yellow blue look scale yet somewhat understated As noted next Redigo will probably receive bright air-show aerobatic-type finish greater visual excitement large airplane large engine exact Scale comes pretty close Using retracts adds complexity amount scale detailing incorporated up builder Basically however can count airframe thats quick easy build fast aerobatic flight Redigo well suited sport flier wants large model hot performance Award Continued page 51 Frank wife Carmen enjoy leisurely retired life Northridge California have won additional fame annual reports detailing travels around country over world reports have become collector items friends privileged receive Looking back highlights very full life Frank recalls special pride early 1930s full-scale glider pilot pilots license signed Orville Wright Approximately 60 years later noted special distinction the NAA ceremony underscores pertinence NAA award 0 Rnaliy An Engine Mount tern Wont Shake Rattle Roll fly model planes dont have tell theres whole lotta shakin goin now theres something cando about Sullivan Flex Mount System Its engine mounting sys tem has specially designed rubber isolators absorb enine vibration reduce noise andi limit wear tear mode thats Flex-Mount comes aluminum adaptor plate makes easy mount 40 60 90 two-cycle engines firewall strap mount beam mounting four-cyde engines So dont jitterbug Thik dealer Sullivan Flex-Mount engine mount j ing system thought rock roll 7 PRODUCTS would never die Box51668alomorMD21224 Getting Better Ideas OtT Ground RC Aerobatics/Van Putte Continued page 71 Well tough dont favor increasing two-cycle limit above 61 because airplane size would go up stay competitive have enough trouble getting LA-l Ford Probe already personal favorite way promote twocycle vs four-cycle equity restrict fourcycle engine displacement 80 90 two-cycle technology seems about topped out cant keep engines together very long now replacing something other hand four-cycle engine technology still upsweep current 120 four-cycle restriction disparity between two-cycle four-cycle engines going get worse severe restriction four-cycle engine displacement reasonable Eric closed almost impossible legislate either morality economy competitive event However good judging think likely pilot flies better sequence will win contest cases agree anyone would like see complete copy Erics letter Id glad provide youll send SASE Prodigy would like send message ID CMFBO2B l 1992 147