Free Flight: Duration

H tion Harry Murphy NFFS 1986 lots good things tell about National Free Flight Society NFFS doings 1986 alternate-month co-contributor Bob Meuser beat January 1986 column tells good news about NFFS new discount membership plan nomination Ten Models Year FF Hall Fame awards Perhaps ought mention NFFS memberships should mailed NFFS 8383 Zancanaro Ct Citrus Hts CA 95610 Single memberships $15 multiple new renewal memberships mailed same envelope go three $1350 four $12 five $10 Model Year nominations go Gilbert Morris 2810 Brackley Rd Columbus OH 43220 Also should Free Flight club have thoughts about deserv ing person persons names would like see hallowed Free Flight Hall Fame sure notify Tony Italiano January 1 1986 address 1655 Revere Dr Brookfield WI 53005 Both above NFFS traditions serve unique purpose publicly recognizing contributions 131183 Areas Bca eq Airfoils 10256 $ 105 0 Die 85 tzzz~ 14dM 3a char aAT3LLI3 0 13 Left Stab lilt LI2Li Iblhts 33 rs RI 65 Props 10-u PU PUU ICOIL impust Owl Nodal Year Randy Archers supr-wlnnin9 origInal desIgn although looks like Satellite Randy tItled sketch SateIllte C Theres story column have carved niche heritage oldest model-flying categories Free Flight honors significant everyone participates nomination process whether individu ally collectively through model club Commercial thermahneter Gil Morris recently sent copy maga zine advertisement pictured door/outdoor digital thermometer incorporates separate thermistor couldnt resist ordering myself sensitive LCD digital readout gives temperature changes tenths degree either Fahrenheit centigrade comes thermistor attached six-foot lead quality device about half again size normal stopwatch incorporates clock feature well Since Gils initial intended use attempt identify thermal activity conjunction FAT Power interests attached readout short dowel rod thermistor located couple feet up shaft FAT rules dic tate no thermal-detecting device can located higher 6 feet ground level using full length 6 foot lead appropriate instance Gil says observing temperature Bill Haught displays /4A Nostalgia Gas 150-sqln Ramrod 1 Power 02 engine right Seniorage contestant Richie Scott R receives new Bob Larsh Perpetual JrJSr HandLaunched Glider Trophy Bob himself Bob contributed beautiful original award effort promote JrJSr participation FF Glider events 72 Model Aviation latest thermaimeters commercial lndoorloutdoor thermometer Haver hills San Francisco Temperature sensor end 6-ft cord Want details testimonials column differences tenths degree timing intervals between definite temperature changes predicts next temperature change due occur prepares accordingly launching model supposed associated thermal activity Does work Well about following firsthand documentation testimonial September 22 1985 Wright Field Dayton OH Gil broke writers five-year-old AMA Category III AA Gas mark 1525 elevating new record 1734 October 13 Lawrenceville IL bumped new record 10 minutes missed max number 14 mere single second Both feats accomplished same model AA Matchsticks utilized aforementioned com mercial thermometer arrangement ald picking thermal air both occasions Obviously cannot guarantee same success anyone terested instruments sold Haverhills 131 Townsend San Francisco CA 94107 $2995 plus $495 postage insurance However can get three price two sending $5990 plus $595 P&I better yet make toll-free phone call Haverhills dialing 800 431-9003 give VISA Master Charge number have add sales tax CA delivery switchboard open 24 hours day 7 days week Delivery takes about month have opportunity test own device contest field yet because order arrived after close area outdoor contest season since new Category III rules will place some clean pages record books January 1 1986 anticipate putting good use come next spring Anyway time will tell simple device replace traditional thermaldetecting paraphernalia such cumbersome mylar-tape-adorned fishing poles stalks delicate cattail fuzz messy bubble machines MECA founder expires Bruce Under wood founder Model Engine Col lectors Association MECA produc er Yellowjacket racing engines Forties dead 74 retired machinist Columbia Research Development Company Columbus OH busied himself recent years complete home machine shop alding area modelers producing hard-to-find engine parts attend ed Tethered Race Car Nationals Anderson IN August became ill succumbed few weeks later after subsequent surgerywhich first thought successful model ing world mourns fine gentleman passing have lost another friend Newslettersnews three views dependable sources infor mation available column reporter well Free Flighters con tribution made local club news letter miniature publica tions seems retain personality its own serving varying purposes Some simply note upcoming area model con tests club meeting notes minutes other internal club activities make professional offerings such new building tips three-views signifi cant designs venturing editorials conGill Morris readies AA Matchsticks Mid-America Air Center Lawrenceville IL set new AMA Cat ill record Blobs photo soap bubbles thermal-sensing machine troversial subject matter relaying significant articles drawings car toons whatever taken other newsletters latter practice reprint ing significant info other sources relaying along through additional mailing lists makes up system resembles underground information network spreads throughout special interest category Free Flight model aviation Behind scenes newsletter source often unsung stamplikker two have accepted chore editing issuing club publication quasi-regular intervals serving keep lines communications open members other clubs limited subscribers significant AMA dignitaries commercial magazine columnists Continued page 159 February 1986 73 Bruce Underwood founder Model Engine Collectors Association MECA passed away August 30 1985 shown sitting behind tabieful collection model steam engines Coliectogether Columbus OH Proven Performer Prodigy etition-tested high-efficiency sailplane SPECIFICATIONS wingspan781k airfoil54061096-84 weight26-28 oz wing loading7 oz per ft2 approx Prodigy very efficient competition type 2 meter sailplane backed three years thorough testing Computer aided airfoil wing design pius carbon fiber reinforced spars combine produce excellent performance strength Prodigy utilizing Selig S4061 airfoil designed specificaily model sailplanes size has proven itself finishing 4th 2 meter class AMA 1985 Nationals Prodigy requires either 2 3 channel radio control stabilator rudder optional spoilers included high quality kit includes hardware full-sized plans complete building instructions all-wood parts machine cut precise fit Retail $6995 Off Ground Models Inc 606C W Anthony Drive Urbana IllInois 61801 2171 367-7070 Distributor/Dealer inquiries invited black scarf white tissue stiffened white paint Bend stirrups straight pins painted flat black Drill holes though top fuselage firewall mount 032 music wire cabane Apply drop CyA end cabane enters top fuselage Drill 6-in holes wings shown use CyA glue anchor short lengths of/16-in OD aluminum tube bushings hole Wrap two turns copper wire loosely around cabane also around junction L-2/L-3 L 31L-4/L-5 Cut cable see parts list four pieces long enough run two cables junction copper wire L-2/L-3 around through wing holes copper loop top cabane down other wing holes back L-2/L-3 same two wires running junction L-3/L4/L-5 wing cabane other wing back L-3/L-4/L-5 Wrap copper wire tightly around flying wires top cabane solder joint Tightly wrap copper wire flying wires L-2/L-3 solder same L-3/L-41L-5 finish flying wires put drop CyA wire fits through wing bush ing Finally paint landing gear tail skid cabane flat black dont paint wing wires finished total weight engine should about 7 oz CG should no farther aft 1 wing leading edge documentation will want refer Profile Publication #38 Book Warplanes Kenneth Munson Aces Air Francis K Mason although aircraft detailed EI flown Max Immelniann FighterAircraft 19141918 WarAeromodeller/Argus Specialist Publications Plan #3056 available several sources including JM Lupperger Plans 1304 Palm Ave Huntington Beach CA 92648 $300 catalog $150 War planes Air Battles World War ed Bernard Fitzsimons Ency clopedia German Military Aircrqft Bryan Philpott comparing documentation may note some authorities disagree dimensions especially wingspan chord scaling directly supposedly authoritative drawings can further exercise contradiction incon sistency Fortunately Sport Scale model main purpose little beauty have fun Flying Choose windless day smoothly-paved flying site well away power lines will have exercise some eyeball judgment detennine neu tral stabilator position Check best can equal up-and-down movement Dont horse model off Let roll forward few yards ease bit upcontrol Eindecker will rotate smooth ly very stable flight thanks its longtail moment engine cutsthe model tracks straight ahead gradually loses altitude no tendency dive concrete Dont expect aero batics except wingovers gasp inverted flight Eindecker weighs 5 oz less may brave enough try loop avoid Immelmaun turns dont call Eindecker Ugly Stik FF Duration/Murphy Continued page 73 unheralded dedicated workers for-the-cause would like begin series Ill single out different newsletter subsequent columns tempt recognize efforts faithful servants grass roots mediathe newsletter editor accordance initial spot light beams geographical area already carries reputation being blessed ample sunlight would State Arizona express ly Phoenix Model Airplane Club PMACs current president Ken Kear its newsletter published monthly basis presently ably co-edited Sal Fruciano Hermann Andresen An interested subscriber may get placed clubs mailing list sending $4 Sal 6146 E Cactus Wren Rd Scotts dale AZ 85253 Among clubs members former editor old salt organiza tion Al Lidbergplus such nationallyknown Free Flight Gas competitors Toby Blizzard Randy Archerand must mention ex-Hoosier Larry Fry Randys efforts various past AMA Nats Free Flight Champs held Taft CA have established significant win record Class C event have taken liberty snitch three-view 802-sq-in creation recent issue PMACs monthly missile have included column Although Randy respectfully refers design Satellite told PMACs newsletter editors model look-alike Randy never seen set Satellite plans until just few months ago Randys airframe construction air foil design certainly unorthodox internal construction alterations great rigidity order accept mylar film coverings Phillips-entry airfoil definitely Satellite origin Much Randys success design attribu ted attention fine detail fuel selection engine modifications handmade fiberglass propsthe obvious attributes dedicated competitor model flown right-left quarter turn right under power nine-second engine run Category II about four-second delay before VIT variable-incidence tail kicks stab February 1986 159 glide position time model has slowed begin left turn wind search thermal air have per sonally seen model perform its climb certainly awesomewhich coin cides Randys competition philoso phy gobs initial altitude can com pensate other shortcomings may inherent model design Anyhow thank Randy rest PMAC being initial subject organization shall plan sur prising another unsuspecting group next session Nats site inquiry Would believe approached both Mayor Lawrenceville IL manager vast beautiful Mid-America Air Center Tn-County Aero Clubs Annual Free Flight Meet held October 12-13 whether thought AMA might interested facility future Nats site Well certainly retains marcnea rerrormance ystem TOP PERFORMANCE K&B ENGINES AirplaneMarine K&B FUELSK&B GLOW PLUGS 9 Blends4 Choices Matched Finish System BEST APPEARANCE K&B FIBERGLASS CLOTH K&B Micro-Balloons FILLER K&B SUPER FOXY RESIN K&B SUPER POXY THINNER K&B SUPER POXY PRIMER K&B SUPER POXY PAINT K&B MIXING CUPS necessities such affair its am ple concrete runways hangar space cen tral geographical location utilities nearby Lawrenceville Vincennes IN single restriction might crop situation adjacent fields Nats considered traditional time frame last week July first week August However quite possible hic cup could tempered substituting SAM Champs Nats since OldTimers seem prefer June schedule again Champs due visit Midwest section until 1988 maybe will have fine site offer time least offers great poten tial hospitality area folks carries merits Anyway time will tell. Readers write Ongoing reader responses past columns always welcome worth some follow-up acknowl edgment pages typical exam ple in-person response Red Hot Bantam article Leo Sullivan showed interesting Bantam engine specimen 85 CIA Fall Contest proved early straplessmagnesium-crankcase version purchased new early Forties removed backplate screws show rear rotor reworked time enlarging ends kidney-shaped hole improve perfor mance engine Gee took 40 years figure Out get Bantam lean out ignition Leo knew about along. have received greatest number letters comments relative reports various methods stripping old doped silkspan tissue model framework everyone seems have personal patented method accomplish ing distasteful chore Prior deluge information convinced fine-grit sandpaper lots elbow grease sure method guar anteeing quality results However re cent mishap two Comet Zippers shattered aged brittle lightweight silkspan covering wing necessitating re-covering operation decided attempt use paintremover method time time went looking thin liq uid paint remover rather trying use semi-paste variety order reduce messy results previ ously encountered latter com pounds subsequently stumbled onto can Red Devil brand Liquid #99which claimed would remove old paint varnish lacquers prevent thin liquid running down wing ribs softening cement ed spar notches destroying rib-to-lead ing -trailing edge glue joints began removal process leaving old covering wing intact rather first poking holes open framework areas attempting tear away could grasp finger thumb time slopped thin liquid over areas old covering attached balsa portions wing underneath such planked center section leading trailing edges ribs themselves Administering stuff about quarter wing-panel surface time let soak few minutes before poked first hole open framework area attempted pull covering away adjacent area coveiing bonded balsa some years Much surprise old covering pealed away like piece adhesive tape wing completely naked about hour let framework dry out thoroughly overnight before finish-sanding once again prepare new covering silkspan nitrate dope thin liquid paint remover obvious tendency evaporate rather quickly leaving little no residue 160 Model Aviation LEADER IN SMALL AIRFOIL TECHNOLOGY MuStER AIRSCREW new K Series family propellers has introduced three sizes 14 x 6 14 x 8 16 x 6 large propellers have wider blades thinner airfoil sections best performance fourstroke engines will also work very well two-strokes Mold ed same tough glass-filled nylon GIF 1/2A Series props have same incredible strength durability Planned future releases series 12 x 6 16 x 8 Priced $395 $495 WINDSOR PROPELLER CO 384 Tesconi Ct Santa Rosa Calif 95401 PRECISION BALANCE m Heres eqaipment need give ysor props est balance--balance directions Carefully crafted top grade materials BUBBLE BALANCER accsmodates 3/161/49/32 prop holes Other sizes available special order Dealers invited $1795 Add$taofor HO WARD B HUEBL 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head flying field dork another model just experience jollies getting re-cover itit wasnt much fun Another subject will simply roll over play dead saga Lew Mahieus famous Zeek design late Forties After six months relative quiet thought finally pretty well beat juice topicthen out blue caine letter Bill Cranford bought original Zeek copyrights Lew Mahieu Ray Accord early Fifties seems Bill subsequently pro duced second A/B kit version under heading Premium Manufactur ing Company second kit version being primarily distinguishable its larger stab also lays clalm being creator conventional AA Zeek well its cabin-type derivativethe Zeebin plus being pioneer developing die-cutting methods Bill remembers Lew Mahieu very good builder exceptional flier however says Lews efforts difficult duplicate fly com petitively built other modelers time constant competition rule changes new engines being intro duced however remembers little no new development time 09-size engines felt wasj unsufficient market commercial 09 Zeek kit larger B/C version though some obvious individ ual experimentations both areas other modelers era further stated actually built several ver PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Flying Near Airports Careful Free Flight Radio Control Flying near airporta aituation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations muat avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft operations unless flyer has someone else wish him sole purpose ot watching full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent accident possibilities sions AA Zeeks some undercam bered airfoils kit version cluded flat-bottom ribs because learn ing make steel-rule dies best could time has recently sent some previously unpublished AA Zeek Zeebin plans John Pond maybe will disclosed soon Bill explained time producing Zeek kits owned Cranford Airport Artesia CA included both approved private com mercial flight schools branch school El 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H tion Harry Murphy NFFS 1986 lots good things tell about National Free Flight Society NFFS doings 1986 alternate-month co-contributor Bob Meuser beat January 1986 column tells good news about NFFS new discount membership plan nomination Ten Models Year FF Hall Fame awards Perhaps ought mention NFFS memberships should mailed NFFS 8383 Zancanaro Ct Citrus Hts CA 95610 Single memberships $15 multiple new renewal memberships mailed same envelope go three $1350 four $12 five $10 Model Year nominations go Gilbert Morris 2810 Brackley Rd Columbus OH 43220 Also should Free Flight club have thoughts about deserv ing person persons names would like see hallowed Free Flight Hall Fame sure notify Tony Italiano January 1 1986 address 1655 Revere Dr Brookfield WI 53005 Both above NFFS traditions serve unique purpose publicly recognizing contributions 131183 Areas Bca eq Airfoils 10256 $ 105 0 Die 85 tzzz~ 14dM 3a char aAT3LLI3 0 13 Left Stab lilt LI2Li Iblhts 33 rs RI 65 Props 10-u PU PUU ICOIL impust Owl Nodal Year Randy Archers supr-wlnnin9 origInal desIgn although looks like Satellite Randy tItled sketch SateIllte C Theres story column have carved niche heritage oldest model-flying categories Free Flight honors significant everyone participates nomination process whether individu ally collectively through model club Commercial thermahneter Gil Morris recently sent copy maga zine advertisement pictured door/outdoor digital thermometer incorporates separate thermistor couldnt resist ordering myself sensitive LCD digital readout gives temperature changes tenths degree either Fahrenheit centigrade comes thermistor attached six-foot lead quality device about half again size normal stopwatch incorporates clock feature well Since Gils initial intended use attempt identify thermal activity conjunction FAT Power interests attached readout short dowel rod thermistor located couple feet up shaft FAT rules dic tate no thermal-detecting device can located higher 6 feet ground level using full length 6 foot lead appropriate instance Gil says observing temperature Bill Haught displays /4A Nostalgia Gas 150-sqln Ramrod 1 Power 02 engine right Seniorage contestant Richie Scott R receives new Bob Larsh Perpetual JrJSr HandLaunched Glider Trophy Bob himself Bob contributed beautiful original award effort promote JrJSr participation FF Glider events 72 Model Aviation latest thermaimeters commercial lndoorloutdoor thermometer Haver hills San Francisco Temperature sensor end 6-ft cord Want details testimonials column differences tenths degree timing intervals between definite temperature changes predicts next temperature change due occur prepares accordingly launching model supposed associated thermal activity Does work Well about following firsthand documentation testimonial September 22 1985 Wright Field Dayton OH Gil broke writers five-year-old AMA Category III AA Gas mark 1525 elevating new record 1734 October 13 Lawrenceville IL bumped new record 10 minutes missed max number 14 mere single second Both feats accomplished same model AA Matchsticks utilized aforementioned com mercial thermometer arrangement ald picking thermal air both occasions Obviously cannot guarantee same success anyone terested instruments sold Haverhills 131 Townsend San Francisco CA 94107 $2995 plus $495 postage insurance However can get three price two sending $5990 plus $595 P&I better yet make toll-free phone call Haverhills dialing 800 431-9003 give VISA Master Charge number have add sales tax CA delivery switchboard open 24 hours day 7 days week Delivery takes about month have opportunity test own device contest field yet because order arrived after close area outdoor contest season since new Category III rules will place some clean pages record books January 1 1986 anticipate putting good use come next spring Anyway time will tell simple device replace traditional thermaldetecting paraphernalia such cumbersome mylar-tape-adorned fishing poles stalks delicate cattail fuzz messy bubble machines MECA founder expires Bruce Under wood founder Model Engine Col lectors Association MECA produc er Yellowjacket racing engines Forties dead 74 retired machinist Columbia Research Development Company Columbus OH busied himself recent years complete home machine shop alding area modelers producing hard-to-find engine parts attend ed Tethered Race Car Nationals Anderson IN August became ill succumbed few weeks later after subsequent surgerywhich first thought successful model ing world mourns fine gentleman passing have lost another friend Newslettersnews three views dependable sources infor mation available column reporter well Free Flighters con tribution made local club news letter miniature publica tions seems retain personality its own serving varying purposes Some simply note upcoming area model con tests club meeting notes minutes other internal club activities make professional offerings such new building tips three-views signifi cant designs venturing editorials conGill Morris readies AA Matchsticks Mid-America Air Center Lawrenceville IL set new AMA Cat ill record Blobs photo soap bubbles thermal-sensing machine troversial subject matter relaying significant articles drawings car toons whatever taken other newsletters latter practice reprint ing significant info other sources relaying along through additional mailing lists makes up system resembles underground information network spreads throughout special interest category Free Flight model aviation Behind scenes newsletter source often unsung stamplikker two have accepted chore editing issuing club publication quasi-regular intervals serving keep lines communications open members other clubs limited subscribers significant AMA dignitaries commercial magazine columnists Continued page 159 February 1986 73 Bruce Underwood founder Model Engine Collectors Association MECA passed away August 30 1985 shown sitting behind tabieful collection model steam engines Coliectogether Columbus OH Proven Performer Prodigy etition-tested high-efficiency sailplane SPECIFICATIONS wingspan781k airfoil54061096-84 weight26-28 oz wing loading7 oz per ft2 approx Prodigy very efficient competition type 2 meter sailplane backed three years thorough testing Computer aided airfoil wing design pius carbon fiber reinforced spars combine produce excellent performance strength Prodigy utilizing Selig S4061 airfoil designed specificaily model sailplanes size has proven itself finishing 4th 2 meter class AMA 1985 Nationals Prodigy requires either 2 3 channel radio control stabilator rudder optional spoilers included high quality kit includes hardware full-sized plans complete building instructions all-wood parts machine cut precise fit Retail $6995 Off Ground Models Inc 606C W Anthony Drive Urbana IllInois 61801 2171 367-7070 Distributor/Dealer inquiries invited black scarf white tissue stiffened white paint Bend stirrups straight pins painted flat black Drill holes though top fuselage firewall mount 032 music wire cabane Apply drop CyA end cabane enters top fuselage Drill 6-in holes wings shown use CyA glue anchor short lengths of/16-in OD aluminum tube bushings hole Wrap two turns copper wire loosely around cabane also around junction L-2/L-3 L 31L-4/L-5 Cut cable see parts list four pieces long enough run two cables junction copper wire L-2/L-3 around through wing holes copper loop top cabane down other wing holes back L-2/L-3 same two wires running junction L-3/L4/L-5 wing cabane other wing back L-3/L-4/L-5 Wrap copper wire tightly around flying wires top cabane solder joint Tightly wrap copper wire flying wires L-2/L-3 solder same L-3/L-41L-5 finish flying wires put drop CyA wire fits through wing bush ing Finally paint landing gear tail skid cabane flat black dont paint wing wires finished total weight engine should about 7 oz CG should no farther aft 1 wing leading edge documentation will want refer Profile Publication #38 Book Warplanes Kenneth Munson Aces Air Francis K Mason although aircraft detailed EI flown Max Immelniann FighterAircraft 19141918 WarAeromodeller/Argus Specialist Publications Plan #3056 available several sources including JM Lupperger Plans 1304 Palm Ave Huntington Beach CA 92648 $300 catalog $150 War planes Air Battles World War ed Bernard Fitzsimons Ency clopedia German Military Aircrqft Bryan Philpott comparing documentation may note some authorities disagree dimensions especially wingspan chord scaling directly supposedly authoritative drawings can further exercise contradiction incon sistency Fortunately Sport Scale model main purpose little beauty have fun Flying Choose windless day smoothly-paved flying site well away power lines will have exercise some eyeball judgment detennine neu tral stabilator position Check best can equal up-and-down movement Dont horse model off Let roll forward few yards ease bit upcontrol Eindecker will rotate smooth ly very stable flight thanks its longtail moment engine cutsthe model tracks straight ahead gradually loses altitude no tendency dive concrete Dont expect aero batics except wingovers gasp inverted flight Eindecker weighs 5 oz less may brave enough try loop avoid Immelmaun turns dont call Eindecker Ugly Stik FF Duration/Murphy Continued page 73 unheralded dedicated workers for-the-cause would like begin series Ill single out different newsletter subsequent columns tempt recognize efforts faithful servants grass roots mediathe newsletter editor accordance initial spot light beams geographical area already carries reputation being blessed ample sunlight would State Arizona express ly Phoenix Model Airplane Club PMACs current president Ken Kear its newsletter published monthly basis presently ably co-edited Sal Fruciano Hermann Andresen An interested subscriber may get placed clubs mailing list sending $4 Sal 6146 E Cactus Wren Rd Scotts dale AZ 85253 Among clubs members former editor old salt organiza tion Al Lidbergplus such nationallyknown Free Flight Gas competitors Toby Blizzard Randy Archerand must mention ex-Hoosier Larry Fry Randys efforts various past AMA Nats Free Flight Champs held Taft CA have established significant win record Class C event have taken liberty snitch three-view 802-sq-in creation recent issue PMACs monthly missile have included column Although Randy respectfully refers design Satellite told PMACs newsletter editors model look-alike Randy never seen set Satellite plans until just few months ago Randys airframe construction air foil design certainly unorthodox internal construction alterations great rigidity order accept mylar film coverings Phillips-entry airfoil definitely Satellite origin Much Randys success design attribu ted attention fine detail fuel selection engine modifications handmade fiberglass propsthe obvious attributes dedicated competitor model flown right-left quarter turn right under power nine-second engine run Category II about four-second delay before VIT variable-incidence tail kicks stab February 1986 159 glide position time model has slowed begin left turn wind search thermal air have per sonally seen model perform its climb certainly awesomewhich coin cides Randys competition philoso phy gobs initial altitude can com pensate other shortcomings may inherent model design Anyhow thank Randy rest PMAC being initial subject organization shall plan sur prising another unsuspecting group next session Nats site inquiry Would believe approached both Mayor Lawrenceville IL manager vast beautiful Mid-America Air Center Tn-County Aero Clubs Annual Free Flight Meet held October 12-13 whether thought AMA might interested facility future Nats site Well certainly retains marcnea rerrormance ystem TOP PERFORMANCE K&B ENGINES AirplaneMarine K&B FUELSK&B GLOW PLUGS 9 Blends4 Choices Matched Finish System BEST APPEARANCE K&B FIBERGLASS CLOTH K&B Micro-Balloons FILLER K&B SUPER FOXY RESIN K&B SUPER POXY THINNER K&B SUPER POXY PRIMER K&B SUPER POXY PAINT K&B MIXING CUPS necessities such affair its am ple concrete runways hangar space cen tral geographical location utilities nearby Lawrenceville Vincennes IN single restriction might crop situation adjacent fields Nats considered traditional time frame last week July first week August However quite possible hic cup could tempered substituting SAM Champs Nats since OldTimers seem prefer June schedule again Champs due visit Midwest section until 1988 maybe will have fine site offer time least offers great poten tial hospitality area folks carries merits Anyway time will tell. Readers write Ongoing reader responses past columns always welcome worth some follow-up acknowl edgment pages typical exam ple in-person response Red Hot Bantam article Leo Sullivan showed interesting Bantam engine specimen 85 CIA Fall Contest proved early straplessmagnesium-crankcase version purchased new early Forties removed backplate screws show rear rotor reworked time enlarging ends kidney-shaped hole improve perfor mance engine Gee took 40 years figure Out get Bantam lean out ignition Leo knew about along. have received greatest number letters comments relative reports various methods stripping old doped silkspan tissue model framework everyone seems have personal patented method accomplish ing distasteful chore Prior deluge information convinced fine-grit sandpaper lots elbow grease sure method guar anteeing quality results However re cent mishap two Comet Zippers shattered aged brittle lightweight silkspan covering wing necessitating re-covering operation decided attempt use paintremover method time time went looking thin liq uid paint remover rather trying use semi-paste variety order reduce messy results previ ously encountered latter com pounds subsequently stumbled onto can Red Devil brand Liquid #99which claimed would remove old paint varnish lacquers prevent thin liquid running down wing ribs softening cement ed spar notches destroying rib-to-lead ing -trailing edge glue joints began removal process leaving old covering wing intact rather first poking holes open framework areas attempting tear away could grasp finger thumb time slopped thin liquid over areas old covering attached balsa portions wing underneath such planked center section leading trailing edges ribs themselves Administering stuff about quarter wing-panel surface time let soak few minutes before poked first hole open framework area attempted pull covering away adjacent area coveiing bonded balsa some years Much surprise old covering pealed away like piece adhesive tape wing completely naked about hour let framework dry out thoroughly overnight before finish-sanding once again prepare new covering silkspan nitrate dope thin liquid paint remover obvious tendency evaporate rather quickly leaving little no residue 160 Model Aviation LEADER IN SMALL AIRFOIL TECHNOLOGY MuStER AIRSCREW new K Series family propellers has introduced three sizes 14 x 6 14 x 8 16 x 6 large propellers have wider blades thinner airfoil sections best performance fourstroke engines will also work very well two-strokes Mold ed same tough glass-filled nylon GIF 1/2A Series props have same incredible strength durability Planned future releases series 12 x 6 16 x 8 Priced $395 $495 WINDSOR PROPELLER CO 384 Tesconi Ct Santa Rosa Calif 95401 PRECISION BALANCE m Heres eqaipment need give ysor props est balance--balance directions Carefully crafted top grade materials BUBBLE BALANCER accsmodates 3/161/49/32 prop holes Other sizes available special order Dealers invited $1795 Add$taofor HO WARD B HUEBL 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head flying field dork another model just experience jollies getting re-cover itit wasnt much fun Another subject will simply roll over play dead saga Lew Mahieus famous Zeek design late Forties After six months relative quiet thought finally pretty well beat juice topicthen out blue caine letter Bill Cranford bought original Zeek copyrights Lew Mahieu Ray Accord early Fifties seems Bill subsequently pro duced second A/B kit version under heading Premium Manufactur ing Company second kit version being primarily distinguishable its larger stab also lays clalm being creator conventional AA Zeek well its cabin-type derivativethe Zeebin plus being pioneer developing die-cutting methods Bill remembers Lew Mahieu very good builder exceptional flier however says Lews efforts difficult duplicate fly com petitively built other modelers time constant competition rule changes new engines being intro duced however remembers little no new development time 09-size engines felt wasj unsufficient market commercial 09 Zeek kit larger B/C version though some obvious individ ual experimentations both areas other modelers era further stated actually built several ver PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Flying Near Airports Careful Free Flight Radio Control Flying near airporta aituation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft operations muat avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft operations unless flyer has someone else wish him sole purpose ot watching full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent accident possibilities sions AA Zeeks some undercam bered airfoils kit version cluded flat-bottom ribs because learn ing make steel-rule dies best could time has recently sent some previously unpublished AA Zeek Zeebin plans John Pond maybe will disclosed soon Bill explained time producing Zeek kits owned Cranford Airport Artesia CA included both approved private com mercial flight schools branch school El Monte Airport per sonally taught flying operated 28 airplanes included mostly Taylorcraft BC 12s Cessna 140s cou ple Stinsons three PT-19s double-breasted Cessna also bought over 3000 surplus Stearmans selling crop dusters still flys Cessna 182 owns damaged J-3 Cub Hes also restoring 39 Plymouth coupe age 64 con sidering retirement renewing February 1986 1 61 LLLIL 13311 Beach Ave na Del Rey UA ~i d21-624 aLI quick crack-ups flimsy film covered R/C Aircraft want avoid crashes want Hobby Capitols custom built always fly R/C Aircraft built-in easy response systems Send $200 complete wide selection ready fly R/C AIrcraft HOBBY CAPITOL DISTRIBUTORS 8 0 5 PO BOX 24333 VENTURA CA 93002 642-8465 Street Address EASTMAN AVE 105 643-761 6 WE BUY BUILD & SELL R/C AIRCRAFT OUAIflA-SCALE PZL P23A KARAS Potsi econ light bomber 99 ssn eeece piug-fl mrgi C h5flflel opeStiOfl Full-size plans $3500 po~p5id n US COT6lrliOn manual incled LARRY GORDON 2460 GOLDEN SHORES CT FENTON MICH 48430 33 629-6758 OTS 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has extra-large holes rear hole slotted easy thread hook through front hole snap rear slot closer look reveals two short pieces teflon tubing around shaft tubes fit closely inside thrust bearing shaft pushed back place shown second photo teflon serves both solve propinsertion problem reduce friction caused side loads right left thrust applied help control model Props also wobble two blades dont pull evenly some reason several reasons can happen can take detailed look next time Late flash Just before column sent off learned selected Indoor fliers have asked comment proposed Indoor schedule 1986 door Nats unprecedented op portunity clear indication AMA trying improve Indoor Nats Bud Tenny PO Box 54S Richardson TX 7S080 FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY PUAW DIESELS Englands Finest 049 35 RIC STD Send $100 list Erie CIuttor 913 Cedar Lane Tullahoma Tenn 37388 CARBON FIBER Industrial Prices Carbon Fiber-Tape & Laminates Composite Materials Glass-Tape & loth Send 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