Free Flight: Duration

GOLLYWOCKS GALORE Alabama resident Tom Hepler sent photo Golly wock Gang taken last summers MACH Model Airplane Club Huntsville meet says event run mass flyoff winner being OC Stewart Carl Loehie spon sored event some nice merchandise ob tained Midwest Products Co once produced fine Wally Simmers design kit form Cheek photo caption names Gang members site particular contest Old Huntsville AL Airport future events relocated larger Old Courtland Air Base about 55 miles dis tant seems one-design contests using small vintage Rubber-type models becoming less un common flying fields some areas diminish size availability have similar noti fications involving Comet Sparky Jimmy Allen Racer Pacific Ace well nos talgic lOC Scales Well what-the-hay theme still Dura tion what its about area con test site 110 miles typewriter site future Free Flighters grate ful sometimes new prob lems unforeseen obstacles cope continue make best Returning Interstate after last con test car passed appropriate bumper sticker affixed its rear bad day flying still better good day work guess way look NFFS note Sal Fruciano posted note remind us best support Free Flight now future strong NFFS National Free Flight Society send $15 Sal Fruciano 6146 E Cactus Wren Rd Scottsdale AZ 85253 will make member organi zation status includes subscription Free Flight Digest publication now get involved put bucks line toward support NFFS-sponsored National Free Flight Champs Fiftieth Moffet meet Canadian Peter Mann writes upcoming Fiftieth Anniversary Roy Nelder Replica Meet eleventh AMA Nats held Detroit Ml Ray Nelder won Moffet International Trophy flight 517 using model flown 1037 elimina tions Plans model subsequently pub lished December 1938 issue Air Trails magazine recently August 1975 issue Model Builder magazine 1988 reen actment take place Saturday September 17 thirty-third annual Eastern Canada Open held Gananoque Ontario Canada Peter says event goes well plans will proceed other fiftieth-anniversary contests such replica contest Fred Bowers 1939 second-place Wakefield winner 1989 Roy Nelders 1940 Moffet winner 1990 Should events strike interest wish additional information write Peter Mann 36 Sydenhani St Guelph Ontario Can ada N14 2W4 Model Supplies Ken Sykoras mail order hobby shop Old-Timer Model Supply offering new 1988 catalog Ken specializes peddling plans rubber-powered Scale Endurance models yesteryear plus wood dope rubber other accessories complete 60 Model Aviation Free Flight Duration Harry Murphy 3824 Oakwood Blvd Anderson IN 46011 Gollywock Gang MACHs annual FF summer contest Huntsville AL Event mass fly-off replicas Wally Simmers famous rubber-powered design Fliers Kneel ing L-R Bob Thoren George Batiuk Sr Russ Timmons Standing L-R Carl Loehie spon sor event David Durbin OC Stewart winner CN Purdy Wayne Brock prove life after FAI FF World Champs three former Power team members Dale Mateer Norm Poll L Rol Anderson R showed up 88 CIA OT & NosGas Regional Champs qualified entries 1/aA NosGas OTHIG winners such projects Send $2 Old-Timer Model Sup ply PO Box 7334 Van Nuys CA 91409 youll get catalog return mail Whether Rubber Scale interests run gamut Peanut Jumbo will want pursue list ing Dont afraid tell em heard about either like pass sort formation No Free Righter regardless pri mary interests should Hobby Horn mail order catalog either mere $3 will bring new 1988 75-page booklet cludes seemingly endless listing plans kits supplies address Hobby Horn PO Box 2212 Westminster CA 92684 Order yours today Wrong Wrong Wrong Im completely inno cent doing credited de sign famous Satellite series Power FF models Sal Taibi ft due bit overzealous improving Harrys manuscript RMcM Obviously isnt true June 20 ex actly 1 hours after mailman brought August issue MA contained nefari ous bit disinformation received long dis tance telephone call Bob Hunter Guess what subject call Sal Taibi anyway Well regardless gaffe Jack Moreland makes kits Satellites Modern Bombshell revisited Now boo boo will take lumps promised Bob Larsh would back up make men tion miscue perpetrated March 1985 column described 1949 1951 Mod ern Bombshell designs erroneously stated both versions powered glow-equipped Forsters true 1949 version sported ignition Forster Only 1951 ver sion glow-powered time distinction little conse quence since both models would still eligible Nostalgia Gas event However rules new Nostalgia Gas Ignition event state designs show specify igni tion engines plans accompanying descriptions eligible event fore will now publicly admit error 49 MB may officially labeled ignition-powered model conscience relieved Bobby may once again become good friend FE trim manual Terry Rimert has published collection model trim information attrac tive durable booklet makes up fine ref erence manual expert novice alike collection titled Florida Modelers Associa don Free Flight Trimming Manual claimed have published company dubious name Fly Night Press con tains previously published model-trimming arti des Glider Rubber plans priceless also like merchandising gimmick used promote publication Terry will send $2 postage wiU purchase four-year subscription FMA Newsletter $4 per year Continued page 166 FMAs Fly-By-Night Press has pub- Want performance out IAA Gas ship might try some prop mods Murf lished collection magazine articles relat- tells us about month aid simple template L Joe Clawson performs rather ing trimming FF models must drastic modification Cox 6 x 3 props gain rpm Sketch R shows again along Gil reference novice expert alike Want Morris simpler approach universal remedies though models size order Infos column weight may indicate what approach useful Patient craftsmanship necessary too October 1988 61 fore-and-aft new look FF attire 88 modeled Dick Smith COFFC Gib Robbins CIA Neat shirts feliasi say cant quite place Old-Timer Thats because its newly designed Old Ruler Bud McNorgans contribution new SAM event possibilty ignition-powered class designed meet 1941 AMA FF rules fine example powered ignition Cameron 23 Theres discussion concept column McNorgan photo DECALS PRESSURE SENSITIVE WATER TRANSFER Authentic model insignias pressure sensitine water transfer 1/4 scale 40 60 sian propeller decals World War II kill mark ings stars flags letters numbers trim sheets NORTHEAST SCREEN GRAPHICS 21 FISHER AVE. Over 750 Select *7 1/4 Scale18 Sheets *60 Size25 Sheets *40 Size38 Sheets *Propeller Decals Sheets3 sizes ea *Kilt Markings . WT only6 Sheets *Nomenclature Markings 2 Sizas12 Sheets Stack Whitecopy *Letters Numbers I/4-210-112-5/0-34-vg1224413tg io Colors See color chart *Flags. American United Kingdom andconfederate *Stars Colors 9 Sizes plus Sheet Assorted Sizes *Tom Sheets 5 26 n 0 Co o s see coo chart ~ major decals .tII EAST LONGMEAOBW MA 0102R TEL 413-525-4110 FOAM WING CORES SEND $350 FOR DESCRIPTIVE PRODUCT CATALOG U U PRECISION MADE EXPANDED BEAD POLYSTYRENE REPLACEMENT WING & STAB CORES FOR ALL POPULAR RIC AIRCRAF7 OVER 250 DIFFERENT WINGS IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY SO IF YOU HAVE FAVORITE BIRD THAT NEEDS WING CALL OR EEUUEUEaUUUUUUUUUEEUUUEEEEEUEEaEUU90 WNG MFG WING MFG P0 BOX 33 CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60014 crements until floats smoothly down two-point landing its main gear stalls gallops ground shim leading edge stabilizer /32 incre ments until correct glidepath obtained Begin powered flights 100 turns wound motor release mod el its nose level should climb just little after release float ground Shim nose block until gentle climbing right turn achieved about 200 turns motor As turns add ed make sure model continues go right Watch tendency air plane hang prop happens add downthrust until ship climbs its wing its prop After reliable pow er pattern obtained small rudder tabs stab tilt can used trim glide portion flight Ernie notes pride 1938 39 Wakefields served us well placing top three places almost contest entered May version Kan sas Wakefield Champ bring compara ble success Ernie Linn would happy correspond modelers building de sign Write him 3505 E Mt Vernon Wichita KS 67218 responding advertisers mention read about Model Aviation FF Duration/Murphy Continued page 61 thats $16 plus $2 manual Dont like deal get manual $8 plus $2 postage Either way can t lose ad dress Tersy Rimert 367 Orange Ave Bald win FL 32234 Going dogs Oh come now Nat Nat Com fort writes offhand comment June column about retrieving models radios fire arms Golden Retrievers exactly too farfetched Nat sez mention Golden Retriever far out young fellow California throws HandLaunched Gliders has Border Collie stays under Glider until lands dog never touches Glider sits beside mark ing spot until owner shows up first time saw him foot-deep alfalfa field dog never lost model havent heard good since Gib Robbins claimed have own personal flock trained ham swallows picked thennals him Can top SAM note normally leave SAM Society Antique Modelers business friend Bill Baker FF Old-Timers column however since appear fast becoming involved party possible SAM event proposal sup pose should pass buck Any way goes something like caught comment editor SAM Speaks Jim Adams November/December 1987 issue addressed new event concept would emphasize uniqueness design workmanship fine finish nostalgic pride ing yourself fttrther stated road SAM traveling seems produc ing fewer fewer unique Old-Timer de signs remember Thirties ties instead producing more clones winningest designs comments prompted subsequently write Jim confirming personal interest situationand particular ignitionpowered event would permit some design freedom long honored cross-section rule L2/l00 length model squared divided 100 result being minimum fuse lage cross section permitted ROG rise-off ground provisions 8 oz/sq ft wing area loading would require new origi nal design meet same design restrictions did designers famous Zippers Rang ers Playboys etc Jim turn ran letter its entirety March/April 1988 issueand began get mail First Bob Oslan give credit original concept pushed Old Ruler event some years ago As stated letter Jim idea certainly isnt new maybe now becoming appealing time wears OT contest fliers begin build additional copies same design just insure remaining competitive Personally am fifth Zipper Perhaps need new event creativity outlet offset possibility SAM competition becoming little stale some recently received letter Bud McNorgan sent accompanying photo beautiful orange-and-white silkspan-covered original-design Old Ruler creation Bud says number fellow club members SCAMPS have built Old Ruler models uatuu ursormance System TOP PERFORMANCE K&B ENGINES AiraneMatins K&B FUELSK&B GLOW PLUGS 9 Blends4 Chokes Matched Finish System BEST APPEARANCE K&B FIBERGLASS CLOTH K&B Micro-Balloons FILLER KAB SUPER FOXY RESIN K&B SUPtR FOXY THINNtR K&B SUPER FOXY FRIMtR K&B SUFER FOXY FAINT K&B MIXING CUFS KE 166 Model Aviation Ia Slack far Inmee0afe Shlpmaal ZENOAH 042 f3 7 Cu In $29995 New Quadra 40 CDI 3-hearing nprina ntartarl $15905 Rag Quadra 40 $12296 Rringhella Ilywhaal 01 Rag Quadra 40 Power Macwhip Only poinon $5990 QUADRA ZENOAN REPAIR $1000 Iplun parts Jim Manner ERCOUPEPLANS $2395 FULL-KIT $23995 Jim Manna TOMAHAWKPLANS $2395 FULL-KIT $23095 Jim Manner J3 KITTENPLANS $3996 FULL-KIT $21996 WE RORINHOOD 00 KIT$0096 nave $3000 WE RORINHOOD 96 KIT$13995 Inane $5900 ZONOAN 0-23 $19696ZENOAH 039 $19096 FLOATS 40-114 acaleceren $2195 cemplata kit $4795 10 WWl WHEELS 6F/ K Spring Snarler 6 PLANS SUPER STEARMAN 114 IGudlrayl$2096 113 TAVLORCRAFTor 1/3 CUR Neliga$3996 VOLKSPLANE 1/3 Chicken Charlial$2296 Serves H-4$2 42 na $1296 Wend 515 Irga 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engines rather design de partment Well what heck Design creativity cer tainly abounded early years wouldnt have long list vintage designs refer today should wish totally re strict design creativity now Whadayathink guys Prop mods hA Gas event probably challenging AMA Gas events generally contestants will enter model utilizing couple longstanding traditional pieces hardware Cox TeeDee 049 sporting Cox gray plastic prop overall favorite prop Cox 6 x 3 often shortened clipping tips result varying lengths tween 5 5% simple operation re sults engine rpm assumed increase model performance say assumed because just making engine turn faster does necessarily guarantee higher-climbing modAmong other factors affecting prop perform ance probably significant model size weight faster-turning propeller may effect good results small light modelsay around 5 5 ozwhere may perform significantly better heavier model might tip scales 7 8 oz blade area may produce better performance heavier models instead find answers Gassie some experimentation required rate Cox 6 x 3 easy prop modify some simple tools such sharp knife hand file sandpaper some sort prop-balancing rig use simplest configu rations prop balancer consisting two double-edged razor blades stuck side-by-side about inch apart balsa block shove length proper-diameter brass tubing prop hole place prop its brasstube axle atop razor blades let teetertotter Balancing needs instantly evident heavy-blade side prop will settle lower down stay Caution required during handling fix ture razor blades exposed also have clear plastic box store whlle its use Remember some simplest tools ORIGINAL NON PCM FINDER BEEPER PCM & ELECTRONIC For including PCM SWITCH FINDER BEEPER sounds steady tone guide aircraft mounts easily solid state comes ready mount connector full instructions included FB 10 $1995 NEW PCM FINDER BEEPER similar FBI0 PCM ORDER PCM4O $2395 ELECTRONIC SWITCH operates directly receiver can switch 20 AMPS MAX light weight 5oz 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pitch modification involved depicted accompany ing diagram claims improved model perform ance can personally vouch highly competitive Matchsticks also weighs mere 5 oz increase rpm emits def inite benefit Gil shaves off roughly / trailing edge prop files bottom blade removing material until trailing edge once again sharp back blade flat taking off tip result prop having diameter SIt pitch 2 Gil cautions both halves have treated ex actly same vibration will result though prop may perfectly balanced says reduced helix propwash makes models easier trim get better al titude snitched Joe Clawsons prop-mod scheme January issue Brainbuster Newslet ter must say beginning few problems certainiy drastic NEW IMPROVED ** * * * LijUU Wd*t Msdd tulli 3556W WOuli POww * WANDIT * us P oDes * *Dealers Invied ______________________ * * *ie yea warraflYt lOft CORD 1 *_________ * torOry * Stick Abrasives * *A Keen Machine gives exceptional *sanding control tor excellent tinish * * gss Bear ncl 1 hat Wand 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GOLLYWOCKS GALORE Alabama resident Tom Hepler sent photo Golly wock Gang taken last summers MACH Model Airplane Club Huntsville meet says event run mass flyoff winner being OC Stewart Carl Loehie spon sored event some nice merchandise ob tained Midwest Products Co once produced fine Wally Simmers design kit form Cheek photo caption names Gang members site particular contest Old Huntsville AL Airport future events relocated larger Old Courtland Air Base about 55 miles dis tant seems one-design contests using small vintage Rubber-type models becoming less un common flying fields some areas diminish size availability have similar noti fications involving Comet Sparky Jimmy Allen Racer Pacific Ace well nos talgic lOC Scales Well what-the-hay theme still Dura tion what its about area con test site 110 miles typewriter site future Free Flighters grate ful sometimes new prob lems unforeseen obstacles cope continue make best Returning Interstate after last con test car passed appropriate bumper sticker affixed its rear bad day flying still better good day work guess way look NFFS note Sal Fruciano posted note remind us best support Free Flight now future strong NFFS National Free Flight Society send $15 Sal Fruciano 6146 E Cactus Wren Rd Scottsdale AZ 85253 will make member organi zation status includes subscription Free Flight Digest publication now get involved put bucks line toward support NFFS-sponsored National Free Flight Champs Fiftieth Moffet meet Canadian Peter Mann writes upcoming Fiftieth Anniversary Roy Nelder Replica Meet eleventh AMA Nats held Detroit Ml Ray Nelder won Moffet International Trophy flight 517 using model flown 1037 elimina tions Plans model subsequently pub lished December 1938 issue Air Trails magazine recently August 1975 issue Model Builder magazine 1988 reen actment take place Saturday September 17 thirty-third annual Eastern Canada Open held Gananoque Ontario Canada Peter says event goes well plans will proceed other fiftieth-anniversary contests such replica contest Fred Bowers 1939 second-place Wakefield winner 1989 Roy Nelders 1940 Moffet winner 1990 Should events strike interest wish additional information write Peter Mann 36 Sydenhani St Guelph Ontario Can ada N14 2W4 Model Supplies Ken Sykoras mail order hobby shop Old-Timer Model Supply offering new 1988 catalog Ken specializes peddling plans rubber-powered Scale Endurance models yesteryear plus wood dope rubber other accessories complete 60 Model Aviation Free Flight Duration Harry Murphy 3824 Oakwood Blvd Anderson IN 46011 Gollywock Gang MACHs annual FF summer contest Huntsville AL Event mass fly-off replicas Wally Simmers famous rubber-powered design Fliers Kneel ing L-R Bob Thoren George Batiuk Sr Russ Timmons Standing L-R Carl Loehie spon sor event David Durbin OC Stewart winner CN Purdy Wayne Brock prove life after FAI FF World Champs three former Power team members Dale Mateer Norm Poll L Rol Anderson R showed up 88 CIA OT & NosGas Regional Champs qualified entries 1/aA NosGas OTHIG winners such projects Send $2 Old-Timer Model Sup ply PO Box 7334 Van Nuys CA 91409 youll get catalog return mail Whether Rubber Scale interests run gamut Peanut Jumbo will want pursue list ing Dont afraid tell em heard about either like pass sort formation No Free Righter regardless pri mary interests should Hobby Horn mail order catalog either mere $3 will bring new 1988 75-page booklet cludes seemingly endless listing plans kits supplies address Hobby Horn PO Box 2212 Westminster CA 92684 Order yours today Wrong Wrong Wrong Im completely inno cent doing credited de sign famous Satellite series Power FF models Sal Taibi ft due bit overzealous improving Harrys manuscript RMcM Obviously isnt true June 20 ex actly 1 hours after mailman brought August issue MA contained nefari ous bit disinformation received long dis tance telephone call Bob Hunter Guess what subject call Sal Taibi anyway Well regardless gaffe Jack Moreland makes kits Satellites Modern Bombshell revisited Now boo boo will take lumps promised Bob Larsh would back up make men tion miscue perpetrated March 1985 column described 1949 1951 Mod ern Bombshell designs erroneously stated both versions powered glow-equipped Forsters true 1949 version sported ignition Forster Only 1951 ver sion glow-powered time distinction little conse quence since both models would still eligible Nostalgia Gas event However rules new Nostalgia Gas Ignition event state designs show specify igni tion engines plans accompanying descriptions eligible event fore will now publicly admit error 49 MB may officially labeled ignition-powered model conscience relieved Bobby may once again become good friend FE trim manual Terry Rimert has published collection model trim information attrac tive durable booklet makes up fine ref erence manual expert novice alike collection titled Florida Modelers Associa don Free Flight Trimming Manual claimed have published company dubious name Fly Night Press con tains previously published model-trimming arti des Glider Rubber plans priceless also like merchandising gimmick used promote publication Terry will send $2 postage wiU purchase four-year subscription FMA Newsletter $4 per year Continued page 166 FMAs Fly-By-Night Press has pub- Want performance out IAA Gas ship might try some prop mods Murf lished collection magazine articles relat- tells us about month aid simple template L Joe Clawson performs rather ing trimming FF models must drastic modification Cox 6 x 3 props gain rpm Sketch R shows again along Gil reference novice expert alike Want Morris simpler approach universal remedies though models size order Infos column weight may indicate what approach useful Patient craftsmanship necessary too October 1988 61 fore-and-aft new look FF attire 88 modeled Dick Smith COFFC Gib Robbins CIA Neat shirts feliasi say cant quite place Old-Timer Thats because its newly designed Old Ruler Bud McNorgans contribution new SAM event possibilty ignition-powered class designed meet 1941 AMA FF rules fine example powered ignition Cameron 23 Theres discussion concept column McNorgan photo DECALS PRESSURE SENSITIVE WATER TRANSFER Authentic model insignias pressure sensitine water transfer 1/4 scale 40 60 sian propeller decals World War II kill mark ings stars flags letters numbers trim sheets NORTHEAST SCREEN GRAPHICS 21 FISHER AVE. Over 750 Select *7 1/4 Scale18 Sheets *60 Size25 Sheets *40 Size38 Sheets *Propeller Decals Sheets3 sizes ea *Kilt Markings . WT only6 Sheets *Nomenclature Markings 2 Sizas12 Sheets Stack Whitecopy *Letters Numbers I/4-210-112-5/0-34-vg1224413tg io Colors See color chart *Flags. American United Kingdom andconfederate *Stars Colors 9 Sizes plus Sheet Assorted Sizes *Tom Sheets 5 26 n 0 Co o s see coo chart ~ major decals .tII EAST LONGMEAOBW MA 0102R TEL 413-525-4110 FOAM WING CORES SEND $350 FOR DESCRIPTIVE PRODUCT CATALOG U U PRECISION MADE EXPANDED BEAD POLYSTYRENE REPLACEMENT WING & STAB CORES FOR ALL POPULAR RIC AIRCRAF7 OVER 250 DIFFERENT WINGS IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY SO IF YOU HAVE FAVORITE BIRD THAT NEEDS WING CALL OR EEUUEUEaUUUUUUUUUEEUUUEEEEEUEEaEUU90 WNG MFG WING MFG P0 BOX 33 CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60014 crements until floats smoothly down two-point landing its main gear stalls gallops ground shim leading edge stabilizer /32 incre ments until correct glidepath obtained Begin powered flights 100 turns wound motor release mod el its nose level should climb just little after release float ground Shim nose block until gentle climbing right turn achieved about 200 turns motor As turns add ed make sure model continues go right Watch tendency air plane hang prop happens add downthrust until ship climbs its wing its prop After reliable pow er pattern obtained small rudder tabs stab tilt can used trim glide portion flight Ernie notes pride 1938 39 Wakefields served us well placing top three places almost contest entered May version Kan sas Wakefield Champ bring compara ble success Ernie Linn would happy correspond modelers building de sign Write him 3505 E Mt Vernon Wichita KS 67218 responding advertisers mention read about Model Aviation FF Duration/Murphy Continued page 61 thats $16 plus $2 manual Dont like deal get manual $8 plus $2 postage Either way can t lose ad dress Tersy Rimert 367 Orange Ave Bald win FL 32234 Going dogs Oh come now Nat Nat Com fort writes offhand comment June column about retrieving models radios fire arms Golden Retrievers exactly too farfetched Nat sez mention Golden Retriever far out young fellow California throws HandLaunched Gliders has Border Collie stays under Glider until lands dog never touches Glider sits beside mark ing spot until owner shows up first time saw him foot-deep alfalfa field dog never lost model havent heard good since Gib Robbins claimed have own personal flock trained ham swallows picked thennals him Can top SAM note normally leave SAM Society Antique Modelers business friend Bill Baker FF Old-Timers column however since appear fast becoming involved party possible SAM event proposal sup pose should pass buck Any way goes something like caught comment editor SAM Speaks Jim Adams November/December 1987 issue addressed new event concept would emphasize uniqueness design workmanship fine finish nostalgic pride ing yourself fttrther stated road SAM traveling seems produc ing fewer fewer unique Old-Timer de signs remember Thirties ties instead producing more clones winningest designs comments prompted subsequently write Jim confirming personal interest situationand particular ignitionpowered event would permit some design freedom long honored cross-section rule L2/l00 length model squared divided 100 result being minimum fuse lage cross section permitted ROG rise-off ground provisions 8 oz/sq ft wing area loading would require new origi nal design meet same design restrictions did designers famous Zippers Rang ers Playboys etc Jim turn ran letter its entirety March/April 1988 issueand began get mail First Bob Oslan give credit original concept pushed Old Ruler event some years ago As stated letter Jim idea certainly isnt new maybe now becoming appealing time wears OT contest fliers begin build additional copies same design just insure remaining competitive Personally am fifth Zipper Perhaps need new event creativity outlet offset possibility SAM competition becoming little stale some recently received letter Bud McNorgan sent accompanying photo beautiful orange-and-white silkspan-covered original-design Old Ruler creation Bud says number fellow club members SCAMPS have built Old Ruler models uatuu ursormance System TOP PERFORMANCE K&B ENGINES AiraneMatins K&B FUELSK&B GLOW PLUGS 9 Blends4 Chokes Matched Finish System BEST APPEARANCE K&B FIBERGLASS CLOTH K&B Micro-Balloons FILLER KAB SUPER FOXY RESIN K&B SUPtR FOXY THINNtR K&B SUPER FOXY FRIMtR K&B SUFER FOXY FAINT K&B MIXING CUFS KE 166 Model Aviation Ia Slack far Inmee0afe Shlpmaal ZENOAH 042 f3 7 Cu In $29995 New Quadra 40 CDI 3-hearing nprina ntartarl $15905 Rag Quadra 40 $12296 Rringhella Ilywhaal 01 Rag Quadra 40 Power Macwhip Only poinon $5990 QUADRA ZENOAN REPAIR $1000 Iplun parts Jim Manner ERCOUPEPLANS $2395 FULL-KIT $23995 Jim Manna TOMAHAWKPLANS $2395 FULL-KIT $23095 Jim Manner J3 KITTENPLANS $3996 FULL-KIT $21996 WE RORINHOOD 00 KIT$0096 nave $3000 WE RORINHOOD 96 KIT$13995 Inane $5900 ZONOAN 0-23 $19696ZENOAH 039 $19096 FLOATS 40-114 acaleceren $2195 cemplata kit $4795 10 WWl WHEELS 6F/ K Spring Snarler 6 PLANS SUPER STEARMAN 114 IGudlrayl$2096 113 TAVLORCRAFTor 1/3 CUR Neliga$3996 VOLKSPLANE 1/3 Chicken Charlial$2296 Serves H-4$2 42 na $1296 Wend 515 Irga 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engines rather design de partment Well what heck Design creativity cer tainly abounded early years wouldnt have long list vintage designs refer today should wish totally re strict design creativity now Whadayathink guys Prop mods hA Gas event probably challenging AMA Gas events generally contestants will enter model utilizing couple longstanding traditional pieces hardware Cox TeeDee 049 sporting Cox gray plastic prop overall favorite prop Cox 6 x 3 often shortened clipping tips result varying lengths tween 5 5% simple operation re sults engine rpm assumed increase model performance say assumed because just making engine turn faster does necessarily guarantee higher-climbing modAmong other factors affecting prop perform ance probably significant model size weight faster-turning propeller may effect good results small light modelsay around 5 5 ozwhere may perform significantly better heavier model might tip scales 7 8 oz blade area may produce better performance heavier models instead find answers Gassie some experimentation required rate Cox 6 x 3 easy prop modify some simple tools such sharp knife hand file sandpaper some sort prop-balancing rig use simplest configu rations prop balancer consisting two double-edged razor blades stuck side-by-side about inch apart balsa block shove length proper-diameter brass tubing prop hole place prop its brasstube axle atop razor blades let teetertotter Balancing needs instantly evident heavy-blade side prop will settle lower down stay Caution required during handling fix ture razor blades exposed also have clear plastic box store whlle its use Remember some simplest tools ORIGINAL NON PCM FINDER BEEPER PCM & ELECTRONIC For including PCM SWITCH FINDER BEEPER sounds steady tone guide aircraft mounts easily solid state comes ready mount connector full instructions included FB 10 $1995 NEW PCM FINDER BEEPER similar FBI0 PCM ORDER PCM4O $2395 ELECTRONIC SWITCH operates directly receiver can switch 20 AMPS MAX light weight 5oz Eliminates servo microswitch Ideal GLOW PLUG SMOKE PUMP SMALL ELECTRIC PLANES Adjustable switch Point logic reverse throttle configurations ORDER ESR 20 $33OOEA items use connectorSEND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER 10 ELECTRONIC DESIGNSINC Approximate wT 1/2 OZBOX Z1925 GREENWOOD LKTPK DIM 1 t 2 3~x 3/4HEwITTNEw JERSEY 07421 MADE IN USAPHONE 201128-1616 CLUB DISCOUNTSPlus $200 shippingin cont USA NJ Residents add6%sales tax AVAILABLE * ASKFor CODadd $200AIIow 2 wks Shipping often dangerous have clipping tips Cox 6 x 3 obtain 5 x 3 some years modifica tion has worked weil Lunar-Tic Half Wit 240-sq-in models fact worked well enough Lunar-Tic win first 1980 AMA Nats setting Category LII record stood until recent nile change planes seem finish out around 6/2 oz clipped 6 x 3 basically original prop out line seems work well say some other configurations might work better its just havent tried anything else date Gil Morris Toothpicks Matchsticks famewhich also Nats winners prefers narrower prop less pitch modification involved depicted accompany ing diagram claims improved model perform ance can personally vouch highly competitive Matchsticks also weighs mere 5 oz increase rpm emits def inite benefit Gil shaves off roughly / trailing edge prop files bottom blade removing material until trailing edge once again sharp back blade flat taking off tip result prop having diameter SIt pitch 2 Gil cautions both halves have treated ex actly same vibration will result though prop may perfectly balanced says reduced helix propwash makes models easier trim get better al titude snitched Joe Clawsons prop-mod scheme January issue Brainbuster Newslet ter must say beginning few problems certainiy drastic NEW IMPROVED ** * * * LijUU Wd*t Msdd tulli 3556W WOuli POww * WANDIT * us P oDes * *Dealers Invied ______________________ * * *ie yea warraflYt lOft CORD 1 *_________ * torOry * Stick Abrasives * *A Keen Machine gives exceptional *sanding control tor excellent tinish * * gss Bear ncl 1 hat Wand 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