NFFS NEWS year National Free Flight Society selects 10 model designs categories recognizes 10 Models-of-the-Year committee has made its choices 1988 Chairman Jon Zeisloft has provided us following list awardees International Class Since 1987 FAI World Championship year proceedings taking place last summer France process selecting winners categories FLA Nordic FlB/Rubber FiC/Power appar ently rather simple task three selections models won respective events once-every-two-years world affair No can really contest choices either since resultant best fields trek winners circle world champs long dedicated sorely earned Therefore NFFS M-O-Y awards go Victor Tchop USSR VT-38 FLA Towline model Bob White USA RW-22 FiB Wakefield Rubber model Eugene Verbitaky USSR EV-43 FiC Power model thought interesting fellows have apparently built models similar series have run Out catchy names have simply reverted labeling subsequent model initials succeeding number Imagine 38 Towline models simi lar design lot balsa chips suppose dedication comes play its role Personally might two three would have take time Out go mo vie something AMA/Outdoor Large PowerRol Andersons Atlas MK III A/B Small PowerTerry Thorkildsens Astro Star Gas Large RubberJohn Lendermans Le Nomade Small RubberPhil Hartmans Square Eagle P-30 Hand-Launched GliderJim Leukens Shockwave Indoor RubberWalt Van Gorders Manhat tan Pieces Finally Special Award Robert Wilder quality accessories Rubber mo dels include winder front ends torque meter Should interested three-views elaborate descriptions selections 10 designs will published upcoming 1988 edition NFFS Symposium manual will sale about time AMA Nats July congratulations above awardees recognitions well de served instances am sure recip ient feels nothing gratifying pat back peers another NFFS subject significant note NFFS has sold its model supply bus iness Joe Wagner Rowayton CT Joe managed chore NFFS voluntary no-pay basis number years Under Joes management business growing steadily inventories also escalating some concern people within NFFS some time whether NFFS should remain model supply business af ter much deliberation business eventually offered Joe agreement struck Therefore model supplies offered NFFS now available Model Box 12 Cook Street Rowayton CT 06853 cludes previous products except plans NFFS plan service has retained now managed Bob Klipp 10115 Newbold Dr St Louis MO 63137 Joe Wagner already has new catalog cludes such items composites adhesives tools various covering materials model kits props multitude other accessories Gas Rubber Glider usage Most NFFS Supply customers have received new Model Box catalog Joe now however havent received interested non NFFS member write above address yours Also see ad magazine Mail bag Remember Gil Morris nonmoving auto-stab theory featured August 1987 issue Well Kit Bays Greenville NC has replied comments subject 72 Model Aviation Free Flight Duration Harry Murphy 3824 Oakwood Blvd Anderson IN 46011 diII Davis shows otT both Wit tleet flying shirt Nit Wit isa Harry Murphy design Its con struction article appeared May 1984 issue magazine 1 Armstrong photo neat Nostalgia Gas-eligible Civy Boy 61 built Bruce Augustus Sun Valley ID Bruce belongs tour FF clubs CA CO ORhas own airline keep up activities idea clever Despite its attractive simplicity however fixed deflecting tab like pictured cannot give same potential performance standard variable-incidence tail Both deflecting tab VIT increase stab lift offset upward pitching moment wing ship picks up speed provide way trimming out looping ten dency under power still maintaining center-of-gravity sufficiently far forward pro vide pitch stability glide unlike deflecting tab VIT also de creases frontal area slightly climb total drag decreased well effect small perhapscertainly impor tant difference between hot engine average onebut youre after maximum per formance can important marginal im provement deflecting tab seems useful po tential trimming device fixed-stab ship wants go over its back near end power runa situation other words downthrust adjustments may ineffec tive Thanks comments Kit offer possibility some may have misconstrued original intent dont think suggesting model already incorporates movable VIT variable-incidence tail feature bet ter disengage add stand-off-surface deflection tabs instead Gils idea merely sug gests rather effortless alternative wires strings levers timer gadgetry should have ready-built needs help dont think Gil ever claimed method equal better elabo rate movable VIT systemsalthough tabs can quick on-the-field application adding movable VIT system would involve some dedi cated time effort shop Has anyone else tried Gils static system yet Kevork Fags commenting warpremoval suggestions ran October 87 co lumn says no matter precautions takes teakettle atop open flame considers method no-no states prefers flameless procedure using sickroom-type vaporizer adds twice amount salt water compared what recommended manufacturer devices order obtain better head steam heavy structures prefers hot towel method consists soaking component hot towels After structure gets pliable enough weights pins board blocks up subject opposite warp says will usually set board warm sun few hours let moisture bake out thoroughly Sounds interesting Maybe has use vaporizer because wife wont let him play matches often controversial subject whether Free Flight model still Free Flight model place RC system still streak ing back forth along mail routes fliers armchair advisors alike seek solutions problem inadequate Free Flight flying sites column has often recipient cop ies various suggestions proposals permit ting RC-controlled power glide enable use smaller fields and/or ease model re trieval receipt material appreci ated attempt retain open mind suggestions have followed column length time will note point has no mention like rec ommendations purpose some explanation probably apropos Personally feel Free Flight column should confine its discus sions basic Free Flight matters Certainly con trolling Free Flight model RC solution small-field competition writers opinion discussions sort should re Wes Funk Truckee CA Joe Fosterdesigned Buck 600 September 1983 MA Like biggies Hal Woods Class CILJ Iimina tests models frozen lake near Tahoe tor Gorgeous trim must have winterretrieves snowmobile taken lotsa time accomplish Site StockPhoto L Armstrong ton CA Annual FF meet L Armstrong photo June 1988 73 Bob Placiers shoulder-winged VA Nostal gia Gas EI-Engone Olson Clark de sign once kitted Occo Omaha NE Keith Vincent Battle Creek Ml prepares 020 Replica Red Ripper flight Wright Field Contimpd naet 154 Glenn Schneider cranks Baby Bee starter spring TO 049-powered plane Stockton CA Annual has relo cated Lousiville KY back West Thats nice site Photo L Armstrong #GRATE-SHAPESTM SANDING BLOCKS Long lasting silicon carbide grit aides 10 Long GS 101GS 102G& 103 Combo package #1-GS 101 102 103 $1195 S&H SAVE Six Pack Combo GSa above $2195 S&H Single GS $495 S&H AZ RESIDENTS ADD 50/s TAX products guaranteed ers invited GRATE-SHAPESmi ROUNDS Ask hobby dealer first GS 200 PKG SEND CHECK OR.. MASTER CHARGE MONEY ORDER TO OR VISA ACCEPTFD Sell Rock industries6486 Hwy 179-Suite 108 Sedans AZ 56336 9 long$795 S&H602 284-1806 iI1\ OS104OS 105GS 106 318 & 5/5 900 Vs w1518 450 & 900 Combo package #2-GS 104 105 106 $1195 S&H GRATE-S HAPESmi SQUARES GS 300 PKG 9 long$495 S&H CA MASK CA glue works wonders building models right Unfortunately gives off enough fumes knock vulture off carcass modelers have suffered medical problems after inhaling CA fumes take chances special vapor respirator filters CA fumes soft face mask adjustable straps comfortably fits face sizes easy breathing valve allows prolonged use providing dependable filtering concentrations up 1000 PPM though rugged industrial mask light weight elimi nate fatigue Dont get gassed CA Get protected Order CA Mask today Just $1247 shipping cheaper hospital visit Money order Master Charge Visa include expiration date check allow 20 days clear Sorry no CODs Pelican Enterprises Inc 265 OXFORD LANE BLOOMINGDALE ILLINOIS 60108 Line Club members have helped design construction engines coaching night Unquestion ably half enjoyment hobby comes friendships camarade rie people share interest en thusiasm hope get much pleasure out building flying Laser have Being competitive Control Line Stunt doing Scale model double fun FF Duration/Murphy Continued page 73 ferred columns promote RC activities types models should no longer clas sified Free Flight true sense term say radio has no place Free Flightfar present number radio-activated model retrieval sys tems commercialty available wide range prices $20 up sophisticated systems top out about $500 Most systems permit case model location thickest cornfields tallest trees turn may totat remedy can satisfactorily retrieve model some consolation using subpar flying sites As long model unaffected type RC control during powered gliding portion official flight would think should matter contestant brought model down blast 12-gauge shotgun pleased him Yes read FAI permitted contestant utilize RC-actuated engine cutoff last summers World Champs com ment whether good bad Remem ber FAI events obviously super-high-tech RC-actuated fuel cutoff just adds long list sophisticated gadgetry contin ues evolve competition program am suppress technology however point time vote no way use such concepts domestic AMA competition supposedly beats its chest support am ateurism entry-level novice competition Therefore opinion long official timer timing flight model should type RC permitted timer walks away thenand should permitted drag Out radios fire arms pet Golden Retriever efforts fa cilitate recapture model Longtime pen pal Lyman Armstrong Yuba City CA swamped about two dozen photographs dissertation recent tics Stockton GMA Gas Model Associa tion Some photos appear issue Ly man joined protest few years ago Rand McNally nominated Yuba City its worst city US Anderson City IN placed tenth RM received much flak over poll think reverted back selling maps af ter Whaddathey knowright Lyman Finishing touches time read winter building projects started last New Years Day should nearing completion might appropriate review possible ap proaches some final steps comple tion new model Lets kick off comment received Joe Wagner Wilmington PA Joe sez refer ring curved-windshield discussion ran February column makes curved windshields out transparent plastic two-liter pop bottles claims material fuel-proof nicely precurved can further reformed compound shape within reason heating hot waterplus fact reliable commercial butyrate sheet go get blue chip recycling another item would otherwise headed city dump Filling little dents gouges depres sions etc balsawood prior doping frame work model receives lots help num ber methods products ageless proced ure adding talcum dope will give good results amount dope limited enough make mixture consistency thick mud However have recently quit using procedure since thick dope seem ingly takes forever dry thoroughly enough permit satisfactory sanding plus mixture will often shrink enough require additional applica tions now get satisfactory results using inex pensive plaster-wall fillers such Franklins Spacklebond DAPs Fastn Final Spackling can found local discount department stores home improvement ar eas find require initial fill compounds shrink crack dry hard fast no timeplus sandable Good stuffi drawback products dry white balsa skin color color-doped models no conse quence cover model thin silk some other transparent coveting ma terial blotches white may undesirable appearance recently mentioned Jerry Fowler during telephone conversation 154 Model Aviation P S Send catalog modelers safety supplies Aerobatic Sport Scale TUCANO isa Custom Built model best its category 40/45 engine 55 Wingspan Compare tnese features other ARF models High gloss polyurethane paint Fiberglass fuselage Birch covered foam wings accessories instailed including special servo engi ne mounts Extremely short time box air ask free catalog other models available price list AIR CHAMP MODELS 2854 NW7S th AvMiami Fl 33122- Phone 305 594-5616 suggested since wall fillers waterbased little brown watercolor mixed might work tried itand does No white blotches Murfs models quality final step prior covering model component rub little waxy material onto places will come close undersur face covering wish covering adhere could wing stab spars tips diagonal wing stab braces trailing edges fuselage uprights whatever can use wax stick like used grease car doors can use paste wax anything can think George Aldrich says uses Chapstick accomplish task Take caution rub material thoroughly wood wipe off excess could get unsightly grease spot inside covering location instead un wanted depression covering job should have some favorite covering touches work you might wish share readers send will pass along some future time Newsletter spotlight Go West young man said Horace Greely So shall make Far West state Oregon spotlight illuminates WMC Patter newsletter Willamette Modelers Club fine publi cation ably edited Bob Stalick Yep same dude writes Free Flight column other magazine Bob also doubling club treasurer year figures would have fingers around club sock hee hee Other club officers EC Foggy Moorehead prexy Craig bartlett veep Jack Shafer serves secretary three-dollar bill begets whopping 10 issues Patter claims see print normally erratic publishing schedule whatever means Should live close area wish come full-fledged club member tariff six dollars per year Club interests appear run gauntlet Free Flight Indoor through Outdoor cant miss would say Bob Stalick would good feller contact 5066 Picadilly Circle Albany OR 97321 should passing through area mid dle night give him wake-up call tell him Dirty Harry sent ll love ya club publishes newsletter FF Du ration mailing list sure wish newsletters get better job can keeping old ear ground Re member ground grass roots See ya downwind FF Indoor/Tenny Continued page 74 prop design gadget specifical ly prohibited rule probability ruling positive thing future Pen nyplane models downside situation lot emotional garbage generated persons far removed action Rules-making must emotional proc ess Instead clear thinking careful analysis should applied rules-making activity Whats solution Using 20/20 hindsight can see some errors procedure regarding evolution Pennyplane Novice Pennyplane rules rule-proposers intent important must part rule example gadget banned rule clear unequivocal definition gadget must part rule overall model length critical issue defining phrase including prop should have retained changed make model processing easier Comments: What does intent mean Intent reason rule specification writ ten Erv Rodemsky stated specified 18-in overall length Pennyplanes produce model easy pack carry intent stated anywhere original rules ever prop shaft can extended several inches affecting easily model can transported Historical evidence about original rules available CDs thus cant consid ered on-site rules interpretations fact original nonofficial rules specified length including prop has no bearing situ ation official rule unequivocally excluded props length specification significant amount verbal abuse di rected general toward CDs permitted obviously illegal Novice Pennyplane models flown Under section CONTEST DI RECTORS page 1 1988-89 Competition Regulations guidelines given interpret ing rules concluding statement other hand language clear should no question sticking rule ex actly written exactly what happened early conteststhere no basis pre venting use extended prop shafts 156 Model Aviation RC SOARING DIGEST monthly publication covering International RC Soaring Scene $46/vearin USAUS$20/yrinCanada&Mexico US S24lyr elsewhere via airmail RCSD PO Box 1079 Payson AZ 85547 Puzzled CALL MATTI Netimteheild Muttdsitlli lhuvetbt. wlww 1 Complete 2 Semi-Assembled ready cover sanded Call 9am- 8pm EST 609-275-7264 Send prices Kits Engines accessories a Model Building PD lox 443 7 HampshIre Drive Plalneboro NJ 08536 Rate cards aveileble free SASE 41/8 x 91/2 also build Cars Boats
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/06
Page Numbers: 72, 73, 154, 156
NFFS NEWS year National Free Flight Society selects 10 model designs categories recognizes 10 Models-of-the-Year committee has made its choices 1988 Chairman Jon Zeisloft has provided us following list awardees International Class Since 1987 FAI World Championship year proceedings taking place last summer France process selecting winners categories FLA Nordic FlB/Rubber FiC/Power appar ently rather simple task three selections models won respective events once-every-two-years world affair No can really contest choices either since resultant best fields trek winners circle world champs long dedicated sorely earned Therefore NFFS M-O-Y awards go Victor Tchop USSR VT-38 FLA Towline model Bob White USA RW-22 FiB Wakefield Rubber model Eugene Verbitaky USSR EV-43 FiC Power model thought interesting fellows have apparently built models similar series have run Out catchy names have simply reverted labeling subsequent model initials succeeding number Imagine 38 Towline models simi lar design lot balsa chips suppose dedication comes play its role Personally might two three would have take time Out go mo vie something AMA/Outdoor Large PowerRol Andersons Atlas MK III A/B Small PowerTerry Thorkildsens Astro Star Gas Large RubberJohn Lendermans Le Nomade Small RubberPhil Hartmans Square Eagle P-30 Hand-Launched GliderJim Leukens Shockwave Indoor RubberWalt Van Gorders Manhat tan Pieces Finally Special Award Robert Wilder quality accessories Rubber mo dels include winder front ends torque meter Should interested three-views elaborate descriptions selections 10 designs will published upcoming 1988 edition NFFS Symposium manual will sale about time AMA Nats July congratulations above awardees recognitions well de served instances am sure recip ient feels nothing gratifying pat back peers another NFFS subject significant note NFFS has sold its model supply bus iness Joe Wagner Rowayton CT Joe managed chore NFFS voluntary no-pay basis number years Under Joes management business growing steadily inventories also escalating some concern people within NFFS some time whether NFFS should remain model supply business af ter much deliberation business eventually offered Joe agreement struck Therefore model supplies offered NFFS now available Model Box 12 Cook Street Rowayton CT 06853 cludes previous products except plans NFFS plan service has retained now managed Bob Klipp 10115 Newbold Dr St Louis MO 63137 Joe Wagner already has new catalog cludes such items composites adhesives tools various covering materials model kits props multitude other accessories Gas Rubber Glider usage Most NFFS Supply customers have received new Model Box catalog Joe now however havent received interested non NFFS member write above address yours Also see ad magazine Mail bag Remember Gil Morris nonmoving auto-stab theory featured August 1987 issue Well Kit Bays Greenville NC has replied comments subject 72 Model Aviation Free Flight Duration Harry Murphy 3824 Oakwood Blvd Anderson IN 46011 diII Davis shows otT both Wit tleet flying shirt Nit Wit isa Harry Murphy design Its con struction article appeared May 1984 issue magazine 1 Armstrong photo neat Nostalgia Gas-eligible Civy Boy 61 built Bruce Augustus Sun Valley ID Bruce belongs tour FF clubs CA CO ORhas own airline keep up activities idea clever Despite its attractive simplicity however fixed deflecting tab like pictured cannot give same potential performance standard variable-incidence tail Both deflecting tab VIT increase stab lift offset upward pitching moment wing ship picks up speed provide way trimming out looping ten dency under power still maintaining center-of-gravity sufficiently far forward pro vide pitch stability glide unlike deflecting tab VIT also de creases frontal area slightly climb total drag decreased well effect small perhapscertainly impor tant difference between hot engine average onebut youre after maximum per formance can important marginal im provement deflecting tab seems useful po tential trimming device fixed-stab ship wants go over its back near end power runa situation other words downthrust adjustments may ineffec tive Thanks comments Kit offer possibility some may have misconstrued original intent dont think suggesting model already incorporates movable VIT variable-incidence tail feature bet ter disengage add stand-off-surface deflection tabs instead Gils idea merely sug gests rather effortless alternative wires strings levers timer gadgetry should have ready-built needs help dont think Gil ever claimed method equal better elabo rate movable VIT systemsalthough tabs can quick on-the-field application adding movable VIT system would involve some dedi cated time effort shop Has anyone else tried Gils static system yet Kevork Fags commenting warpremoval suggestions ran October 87 co lumn says no matter precautions takes teakettle atop open flame considers method no-no states prefers flameless procedure using sickroom-type vaporizer adds twice amount salt water compared what recommended manufacturer devices order obtain better head steam heavy structures prefers hot towel method consists soaking component hot towels After structure gets pliable enough weights pins board blocks up subject opposite warp says will usually set board warm sun few hours let moisture bake out thoroughly Sounds interesting Maybe has use vaporizer because wife wont let him play matches often controversial subject whether Free Flight model still Free Flight model place RC system still streak ing back forth along mail routes fliers armchair advisors alike seek solutions problem inadequate Free Flight flying sites column has often recipient cop ies various suggestions proposals permit ting RC-controlled power glide enable use smaller fields and/or ease model re trieval receipt material appreci ated attempt retain open mind suggestions have followed column length time will note point has no mention like rec ommendations purpose some explanation probably apropos Personally feel Free Flight column should confine its discus sions basic Free Flight matters Certainly con trolling Free Flight model RC solution small-field competition writers opinion discussions sort should re Wes Funk Truckee CA Joe Fosterdesigned Buck 600 September 1983 MA Like biggies Hal Woods Class CILJ Iimina tests models frozen lake near Tahoe tor Gorgeous trim must have winterretrieves snowmobile taken lotsa time accomplish Site StockPhoto L Armstrong ton CA Annual FF meet L Armstrong photo June 1988 73 Bob Placiers shoulder-winged VA Nostal gia Gas EI-Engone Olson Clark de sign once kitted Occo Omaha NE Keith Vincent Battle Creek Ml prepares 020 Replica Red Ripper flight Wright Field Contimpd naet 154 Glenn Schneider cranks Baby Bee starter spring TO 049-powered plane Stockton CA Annual has relo cated Lousiville KY back West Thats nice site Photo L Armstrong #GRATE-SHAPESTM SANDING BLOCKS Long lasting silicon carbide grit aides 10 Long GS 101GS 102G& 103 Combo package #1-GS 101 102 103 $1195 S&H SAVE Six Pack Combo GSa above $2195 S&H Single GS $495 S&H AZ RESIDENTS ADD 50/s TAX products guaranteed ers invited GRATE-SHAPESmi ROUNDS Ask hobby dealer first GS 200 PKG SEND CHECK OR.. MASTER CHARGE MONEY ORDER TO OR VISA ACCEPTFD Sell Rock industries6486 Hwy 179-Suite 108 Sedans AZ 56336 9 long$795 S&H602 284-1806 iI1\ OS104OS 105GS 106 318 & 5/5 900 Vs w1518 450 & 900 Combo package #2-GS 104 105 106 $1195 S&H GRATE-S HAPESmi SQUARES GS 300 PKG 9 long$495 S&H CA MASK CA glue works wonders building models right Unfortunately gives off enough fumes knock vulture off carcass modelers have suffered medical problems after inhaling CA fumes take chances special vapor respirator filters CA fumes soft face mask adjustable straps comfortably fits face sizes easy breathing valve allows prolonged use providing dependable filtering concentrations up 1000 PPM though rugged industrial mask light weight elimi nate fatigue Dont get gassed CA Get protected Order CA Mask today Just $1247 shipping cheaper hospital visit Money order Master Charge Visa include expiration date check allow 20 days clear Sorry no CODs Pelican Enterprises Inc 265 OXFORD LANE BLOOMINGDALE ILLINOIS 60108 Line Club members have helped design construction engines coaching night Unquestion ably half enjoyment hobby comes friendships camarade rie people share interest en thusiasm hope get much pleasure out building flying Laser have Being competitive Control Line Stunt doing Scale model double fun FF Duration/Murphy Continued page 73 ferred columns promote RC activities types models should no longer clas sified Free Flight true sense term say radio has no place Free Flightfar present number radio-activated model retrieval sys tems commercialty available wide range prices $20 up sophisticated systems top out about $500 Most systems permit case model location thickest cornfields tallest trees turn may totat remedy can satisfactorily retrieve model some consolation using subpar flying sites As long model unaffected type RC control during powered gliding portion official flight would think should matter contestant brought model down blast 12-gauge shotgun pleased him Yes read FAI permitted contestant utilize RC-actuated engine cutoff last summers World Champs com ment whether good bad Remem ber FAI events obviously super-high-tech RC-actuated fuel cutoff just adds long list sophisticated gadgetry contin ues evolve competition program am suppress technology however point time vote no way use such concepts domestic AMA competition supposedly beats its chest support am ateurism entry-level novice competition Therefore opinion long official timer timing flight model should type RC permitted timer walks away thenand should permitted drag Out radios fire arms pet Golden Retriever efforts fa cilitate recapture model Longtime pen pal Lyman Armstrong Yuba City CA swamped about two dozen photographs dissertation recent tics Stockton GMA Gas Model Associa tion Some photos appear issue Ly man joined protest few years ago Rand McNally nominated Yuba City its worst city US Anderson City IN placed tenth RM received much flak over poll think reverted back selling maps af ter Whaddathey knowright Lyman Finishing touches time read winter building projects started last New Years Day should nearing completion might appropriate review possible ap proaches some final steps comple tion new model Lets kick off comment received Joe Wagner Wilmington PA Joe sez refer ring curved-windshield discussion ran February column makes curved windshields out transparent plastic two-liter pop bottles claims material fuel-proof nicely precurved can further reformed compound shape within reason heating hot waterplus fact reliable commercial butyrate sheet go get blue chip recycling another item would otherwise headed city dump Filling little dents gouges depres sions etc balsawood prior doping frame work model receives lots help num ber methods products ageless proced ure adding talcum dope will give good results amount dope limited enough make mixture consistency thick mud However have recently quit using procedure since thick dope seem ingly takes forever dry thoroughly enough permit satisfactory sanding plus mixture will often shrink enough require additional applica tions now get satisfactory results using inex pensive plaster-wall fillers such Franklins Spacklebond DAPs Fastn Final Spackling can found local discount department stores home improvement ar eas find require initial fill compounds shrink crack dry hard fast no timeplus sandable Good stuffi drawback products dry white balsa skin color color-doped models no conse quence cover model thin silk some other transparent coveting ma terial blotches white may undesirable appearance recently mentioned Jerry Fowler during telephone conversation 154 Model Aviation P S Send catalog modelers safety supplies Aerobatic Sport Scale TUCANO isa Custom Built model best its category 40/45 engine 55 Wingspan Compare tnese features other ARF models High gloss polyurethane paint Fiberglass fuselage Birch covered foam wings accessories instailed including special servo engi ne mounts Extremely short time box air ask free catalog other models available price list AIR CHAMP MODELS 2854 NW7S th AvMiami Fl 33122- Phone 305 594-5616 suggested since wall fillers waterbased little brown watercolor mixed might work tried itand does No white blotches Murfs models quality final step prior covering model component rub little waxy material onto places will come close undersur face covering wish covering adhere could wing stab spars tips diagonal wing stab braces trailing edges fuselage uprights whatever can use wax stick like used grease car doors can use paste wax anything can think George Aldrich says uses Chapstick accomplish task Take caution rub material thoroughly wood wipe off excess could get unsightly grease spot inside covering location instead un wanted depression covering job should have some favorite covering touches work you might wish share readers send will pass along some future time Newsletter spotlight Go West young man said Horace Greely So shall make Far West state Oregon spotlight illuminates WMC Patter newsletter Willamette Modelers Club fine publi cation ably edited Bob Stalick Yep same dude writes Free Flight column other magazine Bob also doubling club treasurer year figures would have fingers around club sock hee hee Other club officers EC Foggy Moorehead prexy Craig bartlett veep Jack Shafer serves secretary three-dollar bill begets whopping 10 issues Patter claims see print normally erratic publishing schedule whatever means Should live close area wish come full-fledged club member tariff six dollars per year Club interests appear run gauntlet Free Flight Indoor through Outdoor cant miss would say Bob Stalick would good feller contact 5066 Picadilly Circle Albany OR 97321 should passing through area mid dle night give him wake-up call tell him Dirty Harry sent ll love ya club publishes newsletter FF Du ration mailing list sure wish newsletters get better job can keeping old ear ground Re member ground grass roots See ya downwind FF Indoor/Tenny Continued page 74 prop design gadget specifical ly prohibited rule probability ruling positive thing future Pen nyplane models downside situation lot emotional garbage generated persons far removed action Rules-making must emotional proc ess Instead clear thinking careful analysis should applied rules-making activity Whats solution Using 20/20 hindsight can see some errors procedure regarding evolution Pennyplane Novice Pennyplane rules rule-proposers intent important must part rule example gadget banned rule clear unequivocal definition gadget must part rule overall model length critical issue defining phrase including prop should have retained changed make model processing easier Comments: What does intent mean Intent reason rule specification writ ten Erv Rodemsky stated specified 18-in overall length Pennyplanes produce model easy pack carry intent stated anywhere original rules ever prop shaft can extended several inches affecting easily model can transported Historical evidence about original rules available CDs thus cant consid ered on-site rules interpretations fact original nonofficial rules specified length including prop has no bearing situ ation official rule unequivocally excluded props length specification significant amount verbal abuse di rected general toward CDs permitted obviously illegal Novice Pennyplane models flown Under section CONTEST DI RECTORS page 1 1988-89 Competition Regulations guidelines given interpret ing rules concluding statement other hand language clear should no question sticking rule ex actly written exactly what happened early conteststhere no basis pre venting use extended prop shafts 156 Model Aviation RC SOARING DIGEST monthly publication covering International RC Soaring Scene $46/vearin USAUS$20/yrinCanada&Mexico US S24lyr elsewhere via airmail RCSD PO Box 1079 Payson AZ 85547 Puzzled CALL MATTI Netimteheild Muttdsitlli lhuvetbt. wlww 1 Complete 2 Semi-Assembled ready cover sanded Call 9am- 8pm EST 609-275-7264 Send prices Kits Engines accessories a Model Building PD lox 443 7 HampshIre Drive Plalneboro NJ 08536 Rate cards aveileble free SASE 41/8 x 91/2 also build Cars Boats
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/06
Page Numbers: 72, 73, 154, 156
NFFS NEWS year National Free Flight Society selects 10 model designs categories recognizes 10 Models-of-the-Year committee has made its choices 1988 Chairman Jon Zeisloft has provided us following list awardees International Class Since 1987 FAI World Championship year proceedings taking place last summer France process selecting winners categories FLA Nordic FlB/Rubber FiC/Power appar ently rather simple task three selections models won respective events once-every-two-years world affair No can really contest choices either since resultant best fields trek winners circle world champs long dedicated sorely earned Therefore NFFS M-O-Y awards go Victor Tchop USSR VT-38 FLA Towline model Bob White USA RW-22 FiB Wakefield Rubber model Eugene Verbitaky USSR EV-43 FiC Power model thought interesting fellows have apparently built models similar series have run Out catchy names have simply reverted labeling subsequent model initials succeeding number Imagine 38 Towline models simi lar design lot balsa chips suppose dedication comes play its role Personally might two three would have take time Out go mo vie something AMA/Outdoor Large PowerRol Andersons Atlas MK III A/B Small PowerTerry Thorkildsens Astro Star Gas Large RubberJohn Lendermans Le Nomade Small RubberPhil Hartmans Square Eagle P-30 Hand-Launched GliderJim Leukens Shockwave Indoor RubberWalt Van Gorders Manhat tan Pieces Finally Special Award Robert Wilder quality accessories Rubber mo dels include winder front ends torque meter Should interested three-views elaborate descriptions selections 10 designs will published upcoming 1988 edition NFFS Symposium manual will sale about time AMA Nats July congratulations above awardees recognitions well de served instances am sure recip ient feels nothing gratifying pat back peers another NFFS subject significant note NFFS has sold its model supply bus iness Joe Wagner Rowayton CT Joe managed chore NFFS voluntary no-pay basis number years Under Joes management business growing steadily inventories also escalating some concern people within NFFS some time whether NFFS should remain model supply business af ter much deliberation business eventually offered Joe agreement struck Therefore model supplies offered NFFS now available Model Box 12 Cook Street Rowayton CT 06853 cludes previous products except plans NFFS plan service has retained now managed Bob Klipp 10115 Newbold Dr St Louis MO 63137 Joe Wagner already has new catalog cludes such items composites adhesives tools various covering materials model kits props multitude other accessories Gas Rubber Glider usage Most NFFS Supply customers have received new Model Box catalog Joe now however havent received interested non NFFS member write above address yours Also see ad magazine Mail bag Remember Gil Morris nonmoving auto-stab theory featured August 1987 issue Well Kit Bays Greenville NC has replied comments subject 72 Model Aviation Free Flight Duration Harry Murphy 3824 Oakwood Blvd Anderson IN 46011 diII Davis shows otT both Wit tleet flying shirt Nit Wit isa Harry Murphy design Its con struction article appeared May 1984 issue magazine 1 Armstrong photo neat Nostalgia Gas-eligible Civy Boy 61 built Bruce Augustus Sun Valley ID Bruce belongs tour FF clubs CA CO ORhas own airline keep up activities idea clever Despite its attractive simplicity however fixed deflecting tab like pictured cannot give same potential performance standard variable-incidence tail Both deflecting tab VIT increase stab lift offset upward pitching moment wing ship picks up speed provide way trimming out looping ten dency under power still maintaining center-of-gravity sufficiently far forward pro vide pitch stability glide unlike deflecting tab VIT also de creases frontal area slightly climb total drag decreased well effect small perhapscertainly impor tant difference between hot engine average onebut youre after maximum per formance can important marginal im provement deflecting tab seems useful po tential trimming device fixed-stab ship wants go over its back near end power runa situation other words downthrust adjustments may ineffec tive Thanks comments Kit offer possibility some may have misconstrued original intent dont think suggesting model already incorporates movable VIT variable-incidence tail feature bet ter disengage add stand-off-surface deflection tabs instead Gils idea merely sug gests rather effortless alternative wires strings levers timer gadgetry should have ready-built needs help dont think Gil ever claimed method equal better elabo rate movable VIT systemsalthough tabs can quick on-the-field application adding movable VIT system would involve some dedi cated time effort shop Has anyone else tried Gils static system yet Kevork Fags commenting warpremoval suggestions ran October 87 co lumn says no matter precautions takes teakettle atop open flame considers method no-no states prefers flameless procedure using sickroom-type vaporizer adds twice amount salt water compared what recommended manufacturer devices order obtain better head steam heavy structures prefers hot towel method consists soaking component hot towels After structure gets pliable enough weights pins board blocks up subject opposite warp says will usually set board warm sun few hours let moisture bake out thoroughly Sounds interesting Maybe has use vaporizer because wife wont let him play matches often controversial subject whether Free Flight model still Free Flight model place RC system still streak ing back forth along mail routes fliers armchair advisors alike seek solutions problem inadequate Free Flight flying sites column has often recipient cop ies various suggestions proposals permit ting RC-controlled power glide enable use smaller fields and/or ease model re trieval receipt material appreci ated attempt retain open mind suggestions have followed column length time will note point has no mention like rec ommendations purpose some explanation probably apropos Personally feel Free Flight column should confine its discus sions basic Free Flight matters Certainly con trolling Free Flight model RC solution small-field competition writers opinion discussions sort should re Wes Funk Truckee CA Joe Fosterdesigned Buck 600 September 1983 MA Like biggies Hal Woods Class CILJ Iimina tests models frozen lake near Tahoe tor Gorgeous trim must have winterretrieves snowmobile taken lotsa time accomplish Site StockPhoto L Armstrong ton CA Annual FF meet L Armstrong photo June 1988 73 Bob Placiers shoulder-winged VA Nostal gia Gas EI-Engone Olson Clark de sign once kitted Occo Omaha NE Keith Vincent Battle Creek Ml prepares 020 Replica Red Ripper flight Wright Field Contimpd naet 154 Glenn Schneider cranks Baby Bee starter spring TO 049-powered plane Stockton CA Annual has relo cated Lousiville KY back West Thats nice site Photo L Armstrong #GRATE-SHAPESTM SANDING BLOCKS Long lasting silicon carbide grit aides 10 Long GS 101GS 102G& 103 Combo package #1-GS 101 102 103 $1195 S&H SAVE Six Pack Combo GSa above $2195 S&H Single GS $495 S&H AZ RESIDENTS ADD 50/s TAX products guaranteed ers invited GRATE-SHAPESmi ROUNDS Ask hobby dealer first GS 200 PKG SEND CHECK OR.. MASTER CHARGE MONEY ORDER TO OR VISA ACCEPTFD Sell Rock industries6486 Hwy 179-Suite 108 Sedans AZ 56336 9 long$795 S&H602 284-1806 iI1\ OS104OS 105GS 106 318 & 5/5 900 Vs w1518 450 & 900 Combo package #2-GS 104 105 106 $1195 S&H GRATE-S HAPESmi SQUARES GS 300 PKG 9 long$495 S&H CA MASK CA glue works wonders building models right Unfortunately gives off enough fumes knock vulture off carcass modelers have suffered medical problems after inhaling CA fumes take chances special vapor respirator filters CA fumes soft face mask adjustable straps comfortably fits face sizes easy breathing valve allows prolonged use providing dependable filtering concentrations up 1000 PPM though rugged industrial mask light weight elimi nate fatigue Dont get gassed CA Get protected Order CA Mask today Just $1247 shipping cheaper hospital visit Money order Master Charge Visa include expiration date check allow 20 days clear Sorry no CODs Pelican Enterprises Inc 265 OXFORD LANE BLOOMINGDALE ILLINOIS 60108 Line Club members have helped design construction engines coaching night Unquestion ably half enjoyment hobby comes friendships camarade rie people share interest en thusiasm hope get much pleasure out building flying Laser have Being competitive Control Line Stunt doing Scale model double fun FF Duration/Murphy Continued page 73 ferred columns promote RC activities types models should no longer clas sified Free Flight true sense term say radio has no place Free Flightfar present number radio-activated model retrieval sys tems commercialty available wide range prices $20 up sophisticated systems top out about $500 Most systems permit case model location thickest cornfields tallest trees turn may totat remedy can satisfactorily retrieve model some consolation using subpar flying sites As long model unaffected type RC control during powered gliding portion official flight would think should matter contestant brought model down blast 12-gauge shotgun pleased him Yes read FAI permitted contestant utilize RC-actuated engine cutoff last summers World Champs com ment whether good bad Remem ber FAI events obviously super-high-tech RC-actuated fuel cutoff just adds long list sophisticated gadgetry contin ues evolve competition program am suppress technology however point time vote no way use such concepts domestic AMA competition supposedly beats its chest support am ateurism entry-level novice competition Therefore opinion long official timer timing flight model should type RC permitted timer walks away thenand should permitted drag Out radios fire arms pet Golden Retriever efforts fa cilitate recapture model Longtime pen pal Lyman Armstrong Yuba City CA swamped about two dozen photographs dissertation recent tics Stockton GMA Gas Model Associa tion Some photos appear issue Ly man joined protest few years ago Rand McNally nominated Yuba City its worst city US Anderson City IN placed tenth RM received much flak over poll think reverted back selling maps af ter Whaddathey knowright Lyman Finishing touches time read winter building projects started last New Years Day should nearing completion might appropriate review possible ap proaches some final steps comple tion new model Lets kick off comment received Joe Wagner Wilmington PA Joe sez refer ring curved-windshield discussion ran February column makes curved windshields out transparent plastic two-liter pop bottles claims material fuel-proof nicely precurved can further reformed compound shape within reason heating hot waterplus fact reliable commercial butyrate sheet go get blue chip recycling another item would otherwise headed city dump Filling little dents gouges depres sions etc balsawood prior doping frame work model receives lots help num ber methods products ageless proced ure adding talcum dope will give good results amount dope limited enough make mixture consistency thick mud However have recently quit using procedure since thick dope seem ingly takes forever dry thoroughly enough permit satisfactory sanding plus mixture will often shrink enough require additional applica tions now get satisfactory results using inex pensive plaster-wall fillers such Franklins Spacklebond DAPs Fastn Final Spackling can found local discount department stores home improvement ar eas find require initial fill compounds shrink crack dry hard fast no timeplus sandable Good stuffi drawback products dry white balsa skin color color-doped models no conse quence cover model thin silk some other transparent coveting ma terial blotches white may undesirable appearance recently mentioned Jerry Fowler during telephone conversation 154 Model Aviation P S Send catalog modelers safety supplies Aerobatic Sport Scale TUCANO isa Custom Built model best its category 40/45 engine 55 Wingspan Compare tnese features other ARF models High gloss polyurethane paint Fiberglass fuselage Birch covered foam wings accessories instailed including special servo engi ne mounts Extremely short time box air ask free catalog other models available price list AIR CHAMP MODELS 2854 NW7S th AvMiami Fl 33122- Phone 305 594-5616 suggested since wall fillers waterbased little brown watercolor mixed might work tried itand does No white blotches Murfs models quality final step prior covering model component rub little waxy material onto places will come close undersur face covering wish covering adhere could wing stab spars tips diagonal wing stab braces trailing edges fuselage uprights whatever can use wax stick like used grease car doors can use paste wax anything can think George Aldrich says uses Chapstick accomplish task Take caution rub material thoroughly wood wipe off excess could get unsightly grease spot inside covering location instead un wanted depression covering job should have some favorite covering touches work you might wish share readers send will pass along some future time Newsletter spotlight Go West young man said Horace Greely So shall make Far West state Oregon spotlight illuminates WMC Patter newsletter Willamette Modelers Club fine publi cation ably edited Bob Stalick Yep same dude writes Free Flight column other magazine Bob also doubling club treasurer year figures would have fingers around club sock hee hee Other club officers EC Foggy Moorehead prexy Craig bartlett veep Jack Shafer serves secretary three-dollar bill begets whopping 10 issues Patter claims see print normally erratic publishing schedule whatever means Should live close area wish come full-fledged club member tariff six dollars per year Club interests appear run gauntlet Free Flight Indoor through Outdoor cant miss would say Bob Stalick would good feller contact 5066 Picadilly Circle Albany OR 97321 should passing through area mid dle night give him wake-up call tell him Dirty Harry sent ll love ya club publishes newsletter FF Du ration mailing list sure wish newsletters get better job can keeping old ear ground Re member ground grass roots See ya downwind FF Indoor/Tenny Continued page 74 prop design gadget specifical ly prohibited rule probability ruling positive thing future Pen nyplane models downside situation lot emotional garbage generated persons far removed action Rules-making must emotional proc ess Instead clear thinking careful analysis should applied rules-making activity Whats solution Using 20/20 hindsight can see some errors procedure regarding evolution Pennyplane Novice Pennyplane rules rule-proposers intent important must part rule example gadget banned rule clear unequivocal definition gadget must part rule overall model length critical issue defining phrase including prop should have retained changed make model processing easier Comments: What does intent mean Intent reason rule specification writ ten Erv Rodemsky stated specified 18-in overall length Pennyplanes produce model easy pack carry intent stated anywhere original rules ever prop shaft can extended several inches affecting easily model can transported Historical evidence about original rules available CDs thus cant consid ered on-site rules interpretations fact original nonofficial rules specified length including prop has no bearing situ ation official rule unequivocally excluded props length specification significant amount verbal abuse di rected general toward CDs permitted obviously illegal Novice Pennyplane models flown Under section CONTEST DI RECTORS page 1 1988-89 Competition Regulations guidelines given interpret ing rules concluding statement other hand language clear should no question sticking rule ex actly written exactly what happened early conteststhere no basis pre venting use extended prop shafts 156 Model Aviation RC SOARING DIGEST monthly publication covering International RC Soaring Scene $46/vearin USAUS$20/yrinCanada&Mexico US S24lyr elsewhere via airmail RCSD PO Box 1079 Payson AZ 85547 Puzzled CALL MATTI Netimteheild Muttdsitlli lhuvetbt. wlww 1 Complete 2 Semi-Assembled ready cover sanded Call 9am- 8pm EST 609-275-7264 Send prices Kits Engines accessories a Model Building PD lox 443 7 HampshIre Drive Plalneboro NJ 08536 Rate cards aveileble free SASE 41/8 x 91/2 also build Cars Boats
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/06
Page Numbers: 72, 73, 154, 156
NFFS NEWS year National Free Flight Society selects 10 model designs categories recognizes 10 Models-of-the-Year committee has made its choices 1988 Chairman Jon Zeisloft has provided us following list awardees International Class Since 1987 FAI World Championship year proceedings taking place last summer France process selecting winners categories FLA Nordic FlB/Rubber FiC/Power appar ently rather simple task three selections models won respective events once-every-two-years world affair No can really contest choices either since resultant best fields trek winners circle world champs long dedicated sorely earned Therefore NFFS M-O-Y awards go Victor Tchop USSR VT-38 FLA Towline model Bob White USA RW-22 FiB Wakefield Rubber model Eugene Verbitaky USSR EV-43 FiC Power model thought interesting fellows have apparently built models similar series have run Out catchy names have simply reverted labeling subsequent model initials succeeding number Imagine 38 Towline models simi lar design lot balsa chips suppose dedication comes play its role Personally might two three would have take time Out go mo vie something AMA/Outdoor Large PowerRol Andersons Atlas MK III A/B Small PowerTerry Thorkildsens Astro Star Gas Large RubberJohn Lendermans Le Nomade Small RubberPhil Hartmans Square Eagle P-30 Hand-Launched GliderJim Leukens Shockwave Indoor RubberWalt Van Gorders Manhat tan Pieces Finally Special Award Robert Wilder quality accessories Rubber mo dels include winder front ends torque meter Should interested three-views elaborate descriptions selections 10 designs will published upcoming 1988 edition NFFS Symposium manual will sale about time AMA Nats July congratulations above awardees recognitions well de served instances am sure recip ient feels nothing gratifying pat back peers another NFFS subject significant note NFFS has sold its model supply bus iness Joe Wagner Rowayton CT Joe managed chore NFFS voluntary no-pay basis number years Under Joes management business growing steadily inventories also escalating some concern people within NFFS some time whether NFFS should remain model supply business af ter much deliberation business eventually offered Joe agreement struck Therefore model supplies offered NFFS now available Model Box 12 Cook Street Rowayton CT 06853 cludes previous products except plans NFFS plan service has retained now managed Bob Klipp 10115 Newbold Dr St Louis MO 63137 Joe Wagner already has new catalog cludes such items composites adhesives tools various covering materials model kits props multitude other accessories Gas Rubber Glider usage Most NFFS Supply customers have received new Model Box catalog Joe now however havent received interested non NFFS member write above address yours Also see ad magazine Mail bag Remember Gil Morris nonmoving auto-stab theory featured August 1987 issue Well Kit Bays Greenville NC has replied comments subject 72 Model Aviation Free Flight Duration Harry Murphy 3824 Oakwood Blvd Anderson IN 46011 diII Davis shows otT both Wit tleet flying shirt Nit Wit isa Harry Murphy design Its con struction article appeared May 1984 issue magazine 1 Armstrong photo neat Nostalgia Gas-eligible Civy Boy 61 built Bruce Augustus Sun Valley ID Bruce belongs tour FF clubs CA CO ORhas own airline keep up activities idea clever Despite its attractive simplicity however fixed deflecting tab like pictured cannot give same potential performance standard variable-incidence tail Both deflecting tab VIT increase stab lift offset upward pitching moment wing ship picks up speed provide way trimming out looping ten dency under power still maintaining center-of-gravity sufficiently far forward pro vide pitch stability glide unlike deflecting tab VIT also de creases frontal area slightly climb total drag decreased well effect small perhapscertainly impor tant difference between hot engine average onebut youre after maximum per formance can important marginal im provement deflecting tab seems useful po tential trimming device fixed-stab ship wants go over its back near end power runa situation other words downthrust adjustments may ineffec tive Thanks comments Kit offer possibility some may have misconstrued original intent dont think suggesting model already incorporates movable VIT variable-incidence tail feature bet ter disengage add stand-off-surface deflection tabs instead Gils idea merely sug gests rather effortless alternative wires strings levers timer gadgetry should have ready-built needs help dont think Gil ever claimed method equal better elabo rate movable VIT systemsalthough tabs can quick on-the-field application adding movable VIT system would involve some dedi cated time effort shop Has anyone else tried Gils static system yet Kevork Fags commenting warpremoval suggestions ran October 87 co lumn says no matter precautions takes teakettle atop open flame considers method no-no states prefers flameless procedure using sickroom-type vaporizer adds twice amount salt water compared what recommended manufacturer devices order obtain better head steam heavy structures prefers hot towel method consists soaking component hot towels After structure gets pliable enough weights pins board blocks up subject opposite warp says will usually set board warm sun few hours let moisture bake out thoroughly Sounds interesting Maybe has use vaporizer because wife wont let him play matches often controversial subject whether Free Flight model still Free Flight model place RC system still streak ing back forth along mail routes fliers armchair advisors alike seek solutions problem inadequate Free Flight flying sites column has often recipient cop ies various suggestions proposals permit ting RC-controlled power glide enable use smaller fields and/or ease model re trieval receipt material appreci ated attempt retain open mind suggestions have followed column length time will note point has no mention like rec ommendations purpose some explanation probably apropos Personally feel Free Flight column should confine its discus sions basic Free Flight matters Certainly con trolling Free Flight model RC solution small-field competition writers opinion discussions sort should re Wes Funk Truckee CA Joe Fosterdesigned Buck 600 September 1983 MA Like biggies Hal Woods Class CILJ Iimina tests models frozen lake near Tahoe tor Gorgeous trim must have winterretrieves snowmobile taken lotsa time accomplish Site StockPhoto L Armstrong ton CA Annual FF meet L Armstrong photo June 1988 73 Bob Placiers shoulder-winged VA Nostal gia Gas EI-Engone Olson Clark de sign once kitted Occo Omaha NE Keith Vincent Battle Creek Ml prepares 020 Replica Red Ripper flight Wright Field Contimpd naet 154 Glenn Schneider cranks Baby Bee starter spring TO 049-powered plane Stockton CA Annual has relo cated Lousiville KY back West Thats nice site Photo L Armstrong #GRATE-SHAPESTM SANDING BLOCKS Long lasting silicon carbide grit aides 10 Long GS 101GS 102G& 103 Combo package #1-GS 101 102 103 $1195 S&H SAVE Six Pack Combo GSa above $2195 S&H Single GS $495 S&H AZ RESIDENTS ADD 50/s TAX products guaranteed ers invited GRATE-SHAPESmi ROUNDS Ask hobby dealer first GS 200 PKG SEND CHECK OR.. MASTER CHARGE MONEY ORDER TO OR VISA ACCEPTFD Sell Rock industries6486 Hwy 179-Suite 108 Sedans AZ 56336 9 long$795 S&H602 284-1806 iI1\ OS104OS 105GS 106 318 & 5/5 900 Vs w1518 450 & 900 Combo package #2-GS 104 105 106 $1195 S&H GRATE-S HAPESmi SQUARES GS 300 PKG 9 long$495 S&H CA MASK CA glue works wonders building models right Unfortunately gives off enough fumes knock vulture off carcass modelers have suffered medical problems after inhaling CA fumes take chances special vapor respirator filters CA fumes soft face mask adjustable straps comfortably fits face sizes easy breathing valve allows prolonged use providing dependable filtering concentrations up 1000 PPM though rugged industrial mask light weight elimi nate fatigue Dont get gassed CA Get protected Order CA Mask today Just $1247 shipping cheaper hospital visit Money order Master Charge Visa include expiration date check allow 20 days clear Sorry no CODs Pelican Enterprises Inc 265 OXFORD LANE BLOOMINGDALE ILLINOIS 60108 Line Club members have helped design construction engines coaching night Unquestion ably half enjoyment hobby comes friendships camarade rie people share interest en thusiasm hope get much pleasure out building flying Laser have Being competitive Control Line Stunt doing Scale model double fun FF Duration/Murphy Continued page 73 ferred columns promote RC activities types models should no longer clas sified Free Flight true sense term say radio has no place Free Flightfar present number radio-activated model retrieval sys tems commercialty available wide range prices $20 up sophisticated systems top out about $500 Most systems permit case model location thickest cornfields tallest trees turn may totat remedy can satisfactorily retrieve model some consolation using subpar flying sites As long model unaffected type RC control during powered gliding portion official flight would think should matter contestant brought model down blast 12-gauge shotgun pleased him Yes read FAI permitted contestant utilize RC-actuated engine cutoff last summers World Champs com ment whether good bad Remem ber FAI events obviously super-high-tech RC-actuated fuel cutoff just adds long list sophisticated gadgetry contin ues evolve competition program am suppress technology however point time vote no way use such concepts domestic AMA competition supposedly beats its chest support am ateurism entry-level novice competition Therefore opinion long official timer timing flight model should type RC permitted timer walks away thenand should permitted drag Out radios fire arms pet Golden Retriever efforts fa cilitate recapture model Longtime pen pal Lyman Armstrong Yuba City CA swamped about two dozen photographs dissertation recent tics Stockton GMA Gas Model Associa tion Some photos appear issue Ly man joined protest few years ago Rand McNally nominated Yuba City its worst city US Anderson City IN placed tenth RM received much flak over poll think reverted back selling maps af ter Whaddathey knowright Lyman Finishing touches time read winter building projects started last New Years Day should nearing completion might appropriate review possible ap proaches some final steps comple tion new model Lets kick off comment received Joe Wagner Wilmington PA Joe sez refer ring curved-windshield discussion ran February column makes curved windshields out transparent plastic two-liter pop bottles claims material fuel-proof nicely precurved can further reformed compound shape within reason heating hot waterplus fact reliable commercial butyrate sheet go get blue chip recycling another item would otherwise headed city dump Filling little dents gouges depres sions etc balsawood prior doping frame work model receives lots help num ber methods products ageless proced ure adding talcum dope will give good results amount dope limited enough make mixture consistency thick mud However have recently quit using procedure since thick dope seem ingly takes forever dry thoroughly enough permit satisfactory sanding plus mixture will often shrink enough require additional applica tions now get satisfactory results using inex pensive plaster-wall fillers such Franklins Spacklebond DAPs Fastn Final Spackling can found local discount department stores home improvement ar eas find require initial fill compounds shrink crack dry hard fast no timeplus sandable Good stuffi drawback products dry white balsa skin color color-doped models no conse quence cover model thin silk some other transparent coveting ma terial blotches white may undesirable appearance recently mentioned Jerry Fowler during telephone conversation 154 Model Aviation P S Send catalog modelers safety supplies Aerobatic Sport Scale TUCANO isa Custom Built model best its category 40/45 engine 55 Wingspan Compare tnese features other ARF models High gloss polyurethane paint Fiberglass fuselage Birch covered foam wings accessories instailed including special servo engi ne mounts Extremely short time box air ask free catalog other models available price list AIR CHAMP MODELS 2854 NW7S th AvMiami Fl 33122- Phone 305 594-5616 suggested since wall fillers waterbased little brown watercolor mixed might work tried itand does No white blotches Murfs models quality final step prior covering model component rub little waxy material onto places will come close undersur face covering wish covering adhere could wing stab spars tips diagonal wing stab braces trailing edges fuselage uprights whatever can use wax stick like used grease car doors can use paste wax anything can think George Aldrich says uses Chapstick accomplish task Take caution rub material thoroughly wood wipe off excess could get unsightly grease spot inside covering location instead un wanted depression covering job should have some favorite covering touches work you might wish share readers send will pass along some future time Newsletter spotlight Go West young man said Horace Greely So shall make Far West state Oregon spotlight illuminates WMC Patter newsletter Willamette Modelers Club fine publi cation ably edited Bob Stalick Yep same dude writes Free Flight column other magazine Bob also doubling club treasurer year figures would have fingers around club sock hee hee Other club officers EC Foggy Moorehead prexy Craig bartlett veep Jack Shafer serves secretary three-dollar bill begets whopping 10 issues Patter claims see print normally erratic publishing schedule whatever means Should live close area wish come full-fledged club member tariff six dollars per year Club interests appear run gauntlet Free Flight Indoor through Outdoor cant miss would say Bob Stalick would good feller contact 5066 Picadilly Circle Albany OR 97321 should passing through area mid dle night give him wake-up call tell him Dirty Harry sent ll love ya club publishes newsletter FF Du ration mailing list sure wish newsletters get better job can keeping old ear ground Re member ground grass roots See ya downwind FF Indoor/Tenny Continued page 74 prop design gadget specifical ly prohibited rule probability ruling positive thing future Pen nyplane models downside situation lot emotional garbage generated persons far removed action Rules-making must emotional proc ess Instead clear thinking careful analysis should applied rules-making activity Whats solution Using 20/20 hindsight can see some errors procedure regarding evolution Pennyplane Novice Pennyplane rules rule-proposers intent important must part rule example gadget banned rule clear unequivocal definition gadget must part rule overall model length critical issue defining phrase including prop should have retained changed make model processing easier Comments: What does intent mean Intent reason rule specification writ ten Erv Rodemsky stated specified 18-in overall length Pennyplanes produce model easy pack carry intent stated anywhere original rules ever prop shaft can extended several inches affecting easily model can transported Historical evidence about original rules available CDs thus cant consid ered on-site rules interpretations fact original nonofficial rules specified length including prop has no bearing situ ation official rule unequivocally excluded props length specification significant amount verbal abuse di rected general toward CDs permitted obviously illegal Novice Pennyplane models flown Under section CONTEST DI RECTORS page 1 1988-89 Competition Regulations guidelines given interpret ing rules concluding statement other hand language clear should no question sticking rule ex actly written exactly what happened early conteststhere no basis pre venting use extended prop shafts 156 Model Aviation RC SOARING DIGEST monthly publication covering International RC Soaring Scene $46/vearin USAUS$20/yrinCanada&Mexico US S24lyr elsewhere via airmail RCSD PO Box 1079 Payson AZ 85547 Puzzled CALL MATTI Netimteheild Muttdsitlli lhuvetbt. wlww 1 Complete 2 Semi-Assembled ready cover sanded Call 9am- 8pm EST 609-275-7264 Send prices Kits Engines accessories a Model Building PD lox 443 7 HampshIre Drive Plalneboro NJ 08536 Rate cards aveileble free SASE 41/8 x 91/2 also build Cars Boats