NFFS NEWS National Free Flight Society has announced five inductees 1990 its Free Right Hall Fame formal gesture accomplished NFFS Symposium ban quet combined AMA FF Nats US Out door Championships October 19 1990 Vin cennes IN recent press release issued NFFS President Tony Italiano lists noted gentlemen chosen five Woody BlanchardA five-time AMA Na tional Champion produced number model designs featured commer cial model magazines number kitted Emmanuel Fillon FranceWinner 1937 Wakefield Cup has quite active rubber-powered Free Flight over 50 years Robert MeuserHe perpetuated sport Free Right staunch leader NFFS serv ing editor NFFS Digest newsletter respected magazine columnist years Bud RomakA champion both Indoor Outdoor Rubber events culminating World FiD Champion 1976 credited being active promoting interrelations tween US foreign model airplane activities John WorthAs Executive Director AMA 25 years forefront es tablishing maintaining comprehensive orga nization time learned leadership guidance required prestigious 1990 roster NFFS Ten Best Models Year has also made pub lic writing Additional information three-views designs awards will ulti mately forthcoming pages NFFS Symposium manual should available late summer meantime recipients FlA Nordic Towline GliderRI-14 Robert Isaacson FIB Wakefield RubberC-17 Euge niusz Cofalik Poland FlC PowerNo 10 Randy Archer Large AMA PowerA/B Motorvator Robert Dunham II Small AMA PowerA Matchsticks Gil bert Morris Small RubberUnlimited 83 Guenther Nowak Hand-Launched GliderZenith Stan Bud denbohm Indoor Rubber StickPoly Princess Stan Chilton Special AwardElectric power FF Don Hughes Congratulations above contributors Free Flight FF Duration Some members Zeek Squadron Fifties Maryavilie CA Standing left right Wayne Conner Lyman Armstrong Chester Wicker Kneeling John Browniec i wonder what flying site background looks iike neariy forty years ister announced new 130-page volume titled Win fling Indoor Designs contents feature winning Indoor models 1987-89 years represent labor love editors Jerry Nolin Ed Knight Designs vary Scale soap-bubble -covered Endurance models plus Fred Terzian collects dispatches nu merous publications NFFS has formally skeletal view Super Snooper new replica kit Fresno Model Airplane Com pany company has changed hands now owned Steve Gunther Photo Gunther 72 Model Aviation Free Flight Duration Harry Murphy 3824 Oakwood Blvd Anderson IN 46011 Andy George gives gung-ho gesture Cincy Reds beautiful Texan-design Power model Andy agreeable Reds winning Photo snapped WPAFB lots other types such Hand-Launched Glid ers Ornithopters Manhattan Cabins Tis must-have volume Indoor enthusiast model book collectors price $16 postpaid NFFS members good standing $18 postpaid nonmembers Get em theyre hot guys Nat Comfort new NFFS membership chair man taking new duties like junkyard dog takes mailmans leg doesnt let go until become bonafide cardcarrying member society hear membership has increased over fifty percent since first year still outside looking send $15 Nat Comfort 12324 Percevai St Chester VA 23831 will call off dogs Sic em Nat Another address note can get list model plans available NFFS Model Plans Service Thats Bob Klipp 10115 Newbold Dr St Louis MO 63137 Send him SASE shall receive listing fullsize plans oodles current time-honored designs Tell him FF Duration sent Marysville Zeek Squadron Lyman Armstrong sent fabulous photo Fifties shows some old Marysville CA Zeek fliers Lyman standing middle Veco 31-powered 575 B/C Zeek flanked left Wayne Connor right Chester Wicker McCoy 19-powered A/B kit versions short guy front John Brownlee hA Zeek powered what looks Atwood 049 Zeek popular Free Flight design early glow-powered eraor what refer days Nostalgia Gas era As know have rendered six chapters Zeek chronicles pages date seventh final epi sode should readied next session holdup three-view have yet com plete nature swift sy kid stuff Hank Nystrom Mad Ball Timer King spoke toy last columnAugust 1990 issue put onto prod uct called Slip-It space age lubricant claims number uses particular Hank highly recommends lubricating plastic gears Mad Ball Tomy toys guess RC guys use servos like found containers hanging wail behind counter Indy R/C manufacturer claims single applica tion penetrates leaves invisible durable super-slippery surface contact depositing two-micron-thick coating As personal testimo niai pesky Tomy timer tended stick about 10 pinch-off post took contrary contraption Out model merely gave tiny machine quick lube job Slip instant fix cant find product anywhere locaic write Micro Research Inc PO Box 2777 Danbury CT 06813 information can get some APCs FF No Ip instance APC doesnt stand ail-purpose capsule Instead its contraction Advanced Precision Com posites new plastic propellers made Land ing Products Knights Landing CA Are confused yet rate new airscrews beginning show up Free Flight sites area Theyve seen variety sizes such 57 x 3 7 x 3 8 x 4 9 x 4 larger power plants shown accompanying photo Actually company claims manufac ture whopping 52 different combinations di ameters pitches Wow Thats almost varieties Heinz has pickies props quite unique appearance scimitarshaped tips APC folks claim de sign feature produces higher thrust efficiency contributing sound suppression obtained half-dozen APC props week ago have yet bolt engine However did catch testimoniai Bob Beecroft El Torbellino newsletter sez difference amazing airplanes retrimmed less incidence right trim tab took about seven flights get back groove 051 Cox TD ran APC 22500 rpm Strong dont think stronger ground Cox prop What did seem different rpm air engine unload air cause model did some high-speed stunts start ing about six seven seconds Out hadnt before aiso seemed get off VTO vertical takeoft much quickly just exploded off ground compared previous performance seemed good deal altitude gained well Theres no ques tion mind prop significant im Continued page 179 October 1990 73 Rudy Kiulber displays Cox TO 020-powered Zoot Suit British Nostalgia Gas design mid-Fifties Mylar cQvering flying surfaces transparent top opaque bot tom coloring inside surface its lightweight flies great Photo taken WPAFB simple inexpensive pressurized Tuel system made tram aluminum tubing short piece windshield wiper hose miniballoon Bind rubberband youll get super suction Slip new space age lubricant used oiling moving parts Mad Ball Tomy Toy mechanisms month Murphy reviews Slip some new APC propellers - NED GOOD AIRMEN ightest pilots available Lifelike vinyl latex rubber Sportsman Barnstormer Full Body Bust BUST PILOT KIT Contains pilot head helmet sport cap goggles jacket Easy assemble end finish price #108-A scale NEW 595 #lO&/e scale595 #105-% scale #104-/4 scale #103-1A scale ederation ROG Thats curious name interesting event 29 people showed up fly ts origins go back 20 years Delaware Federation Model Airplane Clubs East Coast organization started beginner event simple ROG rise-off-ground models weighing least six grams Four years ago Walt Eggert Doug Barber decided increase lure challenge event altering rules Present-day FROGs must weigh least 31 grams use six-inch plas tic propeller have maximum wing area 30 sq Theyve quickly evolved hybrids using typical Indoor bracing very long motor sticks lightweight plastic film covering high aspect ratio flying surfaces high-tech structure pulled along behind rap idly spinning plastic propeller powered loop rubber some 50 length stretched 27 ft during winding models sure fly Competing both state teams individuals FROGers put up flights over six minutes number topping seven Washington State team Dave Aronstein Andrew Ta gliafico won best two-flight total 2539 Aronsteins flight 717 Jim Clem took dividual FROG title high time 751 MIAMA Grand PrIx brought some unique events models competition Held Sat urday final day USIC/Nats meeting 11h11 till C.eie WIdSh.tieg 1/4 Scale Kits $12995 Epoxy/GFoam Construction Drawings AndFormula 120 Pylon Sport Kit Price ping Cards WelcomedOhio Residents Add 7% JET PILOT KIT Pilot has molded jet helmet Contains face mask oxygen hose Extreme ly Reslistic Weighs less oz price #3O8-/s scale 595 #3071/7 scale 695 ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS See dealer first order direct Add $100 shipping NYS residents add 7/o tax Send check money order CODS OK Send $100 tor catalog Pistachio Scale models no longer six inches spans no greater eight inches Coconut Scale sort Stand-off Rubber Scale event 36-in larger monoplanes 30-in better multiplanes minimum weight ounce monoplanes showed up President George Bush Grumman Avenger event required contestants build 20-in replicas President Bushs WW II torpedo bomber same Comet kit plan Dr John Martin MIAMA club won Co conut putting up impressive 201 flight Messerschmitt M-20b transport Though Dave Aronsteins Cessna Caravan flew longer Martins scale score higher Millard Wells third Ford 2-AT transport complete simulated corrugation lines its fuselage flying surfaces Aronstein won special mass ROG launch seven Coconuts spectacularly lofty 324 flight still cruising slowly high Minidome arena after other models landed Floridian George Nunez won both mass launch individual flight versions Bush Avenger event best time 1108 Nunez added collection MIAMA trophies taking Pistachio title wellusing Sopwith Triplane no less fellow Floridian Millard Wells went spe cial Ridotto award smallest Scale model complete flight longer 30 seconds Wells did 4-in Beardmore Weebee coaxed 40-second duration Microfilm Duration models returned air once agaln meet inevitably moved its fin ish sometime after 11 pm Saturday night Rela FULL BODY PILOT KIT Contains pilot head hands boots helmet cap goggles full templates easy instruc tions Easy assemble finish Some simple sewing required Fully positionable toot Price #2O8/s scale895 #205-R scale995 #204 scale 1095 #203% scale 1695 *Som5 simple sewing required See Dealer add Dollar dIrect order handling tively few contestants spectators remained slow-flying lightweights battled out closing hours Fittingly Hewitt Phillips Hampton VA Indoor modeler since halcyon days sport prior WW II won Microfilm OldTimer event 2445 FAI event Bob Randolph gained measure good-natured re venge World Champ Jim Richmond run ner-up Cezar Banks outflying both first place flights 4129 4040 12209 total Banks less minute hind him 1:21ll Richmond third l:1821 AMA Hand-Launch Stick Richmond came back win 4220 entitling him Stout Commercial Trophy 1990 Bob Randolph Richard Doig Larry Loucka Dan Belieff completed list award winners As flights ended did 1990 USIC/AMA Nats contest quote Tony Italiano 1990 USIC/Indoor Nate CD start new Indoor flying dec ade came off successful competition turnout best have ever experi enced cooperation great FF Duration/Murphy Continued page 73 provement model propeller design Well impromptu endorsement ought put Bob good stead guys Knights Landing anyway purchased 57 x 3 props Nat Comfort peddles Max-Hog kits sup plies East Coast AJs Free Flight Ser October 1990 179 MMA/NFFS Ind/Clemens Continued page 176 luth MN Santos Dumont Demoiselle turned 518 second place P CULPEPPEE MODELS INC 2526 Washington DubuqnIA 52001 31615834130 THE BEST FUSELAGE JIG EVER PERIOD Provides Solid Support Accurate Building Rugged Construction 7 Ply Aircraft Plywood Provides Ufetime Use Two Sizes Available Regular Fuselages Up 6W Wide Jumbo Fuselages Up 5 Wide Use Own Building Board Work Bench Base Mount Jig Station Uni-Strut Guide Rails Most Versatile Set-tJp Contains Complete Hardware Instructions Including Uni-Strut Information Boa 4 Standard Jig Stations 53795 Boa 4 Jumbo Jig Stations 1995 Two 5 ft long Guide Rails including mounting nuts 2195 IVANS MAGIC GADGET protractor device used Ivan Kristensen accurately measure aileron elevator rudder throw Takes guess work out trimming out airplane quality tool complete instructions logbook carrying case$795 PLJG-IN ADJUSTABLE STAB KIT last can optimize stati Incidence best flight charac teristics pair glass filled nylon adjusters included provide micro screw adjustment smaller front tube Main tube aluminum matching phenalic socket S 695 Include S2 SOiltem UPS esidents Add 6% Sales Tax GATOR RIC PRODUCTS 3713 Pompano Dr acola P132514 476-8639 PLUG-IN WING ADJUSTER KIT Four glass filled nyion brackets included key wing panels front rear allow accurately adjust panel straight flight Complete hardware & instructions$995 WING TUBE & SOCKETS Aluminum alloy tubing plug-in wings Included isa paIr special slip-fit phenolic sockets boild wing structure Now size models 7lBdias2S 895 I/4diax25 995 Ii/zdlax3$3495 vice situated West Coast AJs fers neat socket-head screw Collar adapter assembly use Cox /SA engines cost $125 Its needed because prop shaft hole APC too oversize direct fit stan dard Cox prop drive washer See Landing Prod ucts ad elsewhere magazine vari ous prop sizes available corresponding prices try local hobby shop sizes require AJs 48440 E Leisure Fresno CA 93727 will mail props well adapters Tell em read about FF Duration Under new management Thats what sign over door Fresno Model Airplane Co says companys originator Marion Crowder has sold business lifelong friend fellow modeler Steve Gunther new ad dress 2512 E Menlo Fresno CA 93710 may remember previous reviews FMACs repro-renditions vintage Rubber En durance models such Miss Worlds Fair Flying Cloud Jr etc others still available Steve announces new re lease Super Snooper Modelcrafts answer Korda Cabin kit comes complete Japanese tissue wheels rolled plans etc price $2195 plus $250 shipping can send Steve SASE want complete bro chure offerings Balloon teehnology pressurized baby pac ifiers pen bladder fuel systems give fits particularly smaller 020- 15-size en gines guess am people need third hand get things function properly before tubing connection pops off model get spray job raw glow fuel again guess prefer pinch-off fuel sys tems flood-off type because also less messy waste less fuel Attempting pinch off pacifier good practice either exert much line pressure timer mechanisms retain sufficient spring pressure jobparticularly using plastic-geared toy mechanisms Suction fuel systems arent greatest alterna tive because have own set draw backs risk improperly tuned engines re fuse lean out after launchor worse yet lean out quit immediately after launch era multiple-short-flight marathons boo-boo like could cost place trophy line Before era pen bladders pacifiers used closed fuel systems tapping pressure line engines crankcase routed fuel tank usually metal within model tapped pressure pushed fuel tank through another line engines intake venturi system could rigged either pinch-off flood-off somewhat re liable pinch-off mode compared pacifier system same mode because fuel line pressure exerted usually great pacifier-type systems primary hiccups system maze plastic tubing required weight metal tank its multiple soldered-brass-tube outlets todays concept building ultraligbt mod els smaller engines involved separate fuel tank housing fuel lines fittings makes closed/crankcase-pressurized system seem little impractical What needed lightweight pressur ized system exerts enough pressure fuel offset hazards suction fuel sys tem much exceed pinch-off AT TENTION ALL MODELERS! 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Osao MCdis S ii OgaIntwdbIuO46074 capability plastic toy-timer mechanisms answer use penny balloon really little thats new about balloon fuei tank concept Actually its roots may react farther back other two pressurized sys tems since Jim Walker Control Line show man used post-WW II years Fire ball CL planes flew performances varioui contests across country Lee Campbell Campbells Custom Kits gol interested using balloon fuel tanks couple years ago supplied pair 01 Crockett fittings intended use pacifiers showed used bal loons reed-valve engines claimed worked better lesser pressure ex erted partially filled balloon compared blown-up pacifier gotta try says I found balloon tank much easier less messy handle reed-valve engines rat smoother lower line pressure did pacifiers Crockett fittings finally got lost misplaced tried hand fabricat ing own out short lengths aluminum tub ing about 1A-in length robber auto wind shield wiper hose just coated outside aluminum tubing little epoxy pushed ii through wiper hose allowed epoxy te cure would make up dozen time because always giving away fellow model ers help alleviate some pressuresystem woes use smallest balloons can find partic ularly like little water bomb balloons thai come plastic bags 50 about 79C As directions package say Stretch before flating will decrease eventual line pres sure fuel pumped balloon pull Start Flying Right $100 forcitur c*j~f Control-line Qflda\t5PbCialties 4 Prijon4uifWing Cores 4 %nNeaidi-To-AssensbIe Kits Low As $3295 4 Texas SlowGOtcha 460 Kits 4 Bladders Tubing giLines Fittings PlansWires etc eoREH&isE-A 760 Waltonvile Rd Hummeistown PA 17036 717 566-3810 180 Model Aviation RAINBOW RUNNER 25 or 45 GIfl PRIilsKN 510 E Arrow Highway San Dimas CA 91773 POLISH IRLINES Official Carrier U S Scale Team New York 212-869-1074 Miami/Ft Lauderdale 305-731-3711 Chicago 312-236-3388 Montreal PQ 514-844-2674 Los Angeles 213-658-5656 Toronto Ont 416-236-4242 Toll-free 800-223-0593 balloon over homemade wiper-hose fitting until neck balloon has swallowed about % hose roll lip balloon back over itself thus making serve its own rubberband squeezing balloon around length wiper hose should suffice good seal dont intend expand bal loon too much leak situation occurs can double #10 dethermalizer rubberband around fitting over neck balloon addi tional safeguard Should require fuel ca pacity situation simply use larger bal loon Some experience via trial error may required match various engine tank capac ity situations Should inside diameter hose too large just slip appropriate size neoprene tubing over aluminum tube fill gap stuff balloon tank inside fuselage improves overall appearance mod el can hang balloon anywhere done conventional pacifier systems Yet exposed pacifiers pen bladders balloons dangling under launched Power model have always looked bit indecent After days flying peel off old balloon throw away Put new next session Since balloons inexpensive mess yucky next time out Bring em back alive labels caught tip volunteered Marvin Mace let ter Ralph Prey turn reprinted text Satellite Newsletter Marvin says rest Tn-City Texas Free Flight Team members have obtaining small sevenline stick-on address labels well-known Walter Drake Company $398 plus $100 shipping netted him 250 labels reading thusly Free Flight Model Reward Return Call Collect Marvin R Mace 107 Country Lane Seguin TX 78155 Phone 512 379-0036 Marvin says gang travels quite few con tests year loses share models process However attributes use label increased number re covered models late dont intend build 250 models just use up supply neat address stickers says can also paste model boxes tents lawn chairs motorcycles other items frequently misplaced lost have fan Walter Drake Com pany years peruse issue companys catalogbut nowhere have ever found seven-line sticker advertised Ive just thumbed through 1990 midsummer issue same result Apparently special re quest order Texans get different catalog Hoosiers Anyway Marvin says gets am certain docs intend try luck ordering some suppose should change name Marvin R Mace make sure order honored have typing version return plea same covering material intend use models pylon such tissue silkspan becomes part model finish doping fuelprooflng complete same swatch cut shape apply dope top wing about cen ter section notice starts Finder Please Noti1 ends $$ Reward $$ some times have buy back some real pieces junk dollar signs seem very effective label quit using years ago standard AMA model identification label can pur chase through AMA Headquarters may just personal opinion dont care state ment thereon declaring Unauthorized pos session can lead prosecution under law farmer ever finds model carrying figure chances thing getting stomped much greater chances being notified lost balsa-stick creations whereabouts dream up own label send order Walter Drake Sons 50 Drake Bldg Colorado Springs CO 80940 Tell em Marvin sent Newsletter spotlight have 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human interest category am referring Corkys Corner usually single page issue gives wifes point view respect hubbys hobby Most items supplies club editor might overlook hectic tempo attempting adequately cover contest get little fly ing himself might choose offer little heartfelt sym pathy crashed models rather awestruck feats winners com ment about some toddler carries toy air plane everywhere making engine noises mouth attempting mimic authentic noises generated real toy airplanes dads granddads world Whos ill whos gotten well wife furnished great baked beans last club cookout has moved area has moved out old friendships renewed new ones made some ways socializing express ing mutual concern may important pect hobby Anyway Corky Mullen am great fan yours Please continue keep us straying too far reality thing Should readersand especially wives readerscare get womans viewpoint things men pursuit Free Flight fun might wish subscribe Fresno Model News 4215 E Clay Fresno CA 93702 Twelve 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NFFS NEWS National Free Flight Society has announced five inductees 1990 its Free Right Hall Fame formal gesture accomplished NFFS Symposium ban quet combined AMA FF Nats US Out door Championships October 19 1990 Vin cennes IN recent press release issued NFFS President Tony Italiano lists noted gentlemen chosen five Woody BlanchardA five-time AMA Na tional Champion produced number model designs featured commer cial model magazines number kitted Emmanuel Fillon FranceWinner 1937 Wakefield Cup has quite active rubber-powered Free Flight over 50 years Robert MeuserHe perpetuated sport Free Right staunch leader NFFS serv ing editor NFFS Digest newsletter respected magazine columnist years Bud RomakA champion both Indoor Outdoor Rubber events culminating World FiD Champion 1976 credited being active promoting interrelations tween US foreign model airplane activities John WorthAs Executive Director AMA 25 years forefront es tablishing maintaining comprehensive orga nization time learned leadership guidance required prestigious 1990 roster NFFS Ten Best Models Year has also made pub lic writing Additional information three-views designs awards will ulti mately forthcoming pages NFFS Symposium manual should available late summer meantime recipients FlA Nordic Towline GliderRI-14 Robert Isaacson FIB Wakefield RubberC-17 Euge niusz Cofalik Poland FlC PowerNo 10 Randy Archer Large AMA PowerA/B Motorvator Robert Dunham II Small AMA PowerA Matchsticks Gil bert Morris Small RubberUnlimited 83 Guenther Nowak Hand-Launched GliderZenith Stan Bud denbohm Indoor Rubber StickPoly Princess Stan Chilton Special AwardElectric power FF Don Hughes Congratulations above contributors Free Flight FF Duration Some members Zeek Squadron Fifties Maryavilie CA Standing left right Wayne Conner Lyman Armstrong Chester Wicker Kneeling John Browniec i wonder what flying site background looks iike neariy forty years ister announced new 130-page volume titled Win fling Indoor Designs contents feature winning Indoor models 1987-89 years represent labor love editors Jerry Nolin Ed Knight Designs vary Scale soap-bubble -covered Endurance models plus Fred Terzian collects dispatches nu merous publications NFFS has formally skeletal view Super Snooper new replica kit Fresno Model Airplane Com pany company has changed hands now owned Steve Gunther Photo Gunther 72 Model Aviation Free Flight Duration Harry Murphy 3824 Oakwood Blvd Anderson IN 46011 Andy George gives gung-ho gesture Cincy Reds beautiful Texan-design Power model Andy agreeable Reds winning Photo snapped WPAFB lots other types such Hand-Launched Glid ers Ornithopters Manhattan Cabins Tis must-have volume Indoor enthusiast model book collectors price $16 postpaid NFFS members good standing $18 postpaid nonmembers Get em theyre hot guys Nat Comfort new NFFS membership chair man taking new duties like junkyard dog takes mailmans leg doesnt let go until become bonafide cardcarrying member society hear membership has increased over fifty percent since first year still outside looking send $15 Nat Comfort 12324 Percevai St Chester VA 23831 will call off dogs Sic em Nat Another address note can get list model plans available NFFS Model Plans Service Thats Bob Klipp 10115 Newbold Dr St Louis MO 63137 Send him SASE shall receive listing fullsize plans oodles current time-honored designs Tell him FF Duration sent Marysville Zeek Squadron Lyman Armstrong sent fabulous photo Fifties shows some old Marysville CA Zeek fliers Lyman standing middle Veco 31-powered 575 B/C Zeek flanked left Wayne Connor right Chester Wicker McCoy 19-powered A/B kit versions short guy front John Brownlee hA Zeek powered what looks Atwood 049 Zeek popular Free Flight design early glow-powered eraor what refer days Nostalgia Gas era As know have rendered six chapters Zeek chronicles pages date seventh final epi sode should readied next session holdup three-view have yet com plete nature swift sy kid stuff Hank Nystrom Mad Ball Timer King spoke toy last columnAugust 1990 issue put onto prod uct called Slip-It space age lubricant claims number uses particular Hank highly recommends lubricating plastic gears Mad Ball Tomy toys guess RC guys use servos like found containers hanging wail behind counter Indy R/C manufacturer claims single applica tion penetrates leaves invisible durable super-slippery surface contact depositing two-micron-thick coating As personal testimo niai pesky Tomy timer tended stick about 10 pinch-off post took contrary contraption Out model merely gave tiny machine quick lube job Slip instant fix cant find product anywhere locaic write Micro Research Inc PO Box 2777 Danbury CT 06813 information can get some APCs FF No Ip instance APC doesnt stand ail-purpose capsule Instead its contraction Advanced Precision Com posites new plastic propellers made Land ing Products Knights Landing CA Are confused yet rate new airscrews beginning show up Free Flight sites area Theyve seen variety sizes such 57 x 3 7 x 3 8 x 4 9 x 4 larger power plants shown accompanying photo Actually company claims manufac ture whopping 52 different combinations di ameters pitches Wow Thats almost varieties Heinz has pickies props quite unique appearance scimitarshaped tips APC folks claim de sign feature produces higher thrust efficiency contributing sound suppression obtained half-dozen APC props week ago have yet bolt engine However did catch testimoniai Bob Beecroft El Torbellino newsletter sez difference amazing airplanes retrimmed less incidence right trim tab took about seven flights get back groove 051 Cox TD ran APC 22500 rpm Strong dont think stronger ground Cox prop What did seem different rpm air engine unload air cause model did some high-speed stunts start ing about six seven seconds Out hadnt before aiso seemed get off VTO vertical takeoft much quickly just exploded off ground compared previous performance seemed good deal altitude gained well Theres no ques tion mind prop significant im Continued page 179 October 1990 73 Rudy Kiulber displays Cox TO 020-powered Zoot Suit British Nostalgia Gas design mid-Fifties Mylar cQvering flying surfaces transparent top opaque bot tom coloring inside surface its lightweight flies great Photo taken WPAFB simple inexpensive pressurized Tuel system made tram aluminum tubing short piece windshield wiper hose miniballoon Bind rubberband youll get super suction Slip new space age lubricant used oiling moving parts Mad Ball Tomy Toy mechanisms month Murphy reviews Slip some new APC propellers - NED GOOD AIRMEN ightest pilots available Lifelike vinyl latex rubber Sportsman Barnstormer Full Body Bust BUST PILOT KIT Contains pilot head helmet sport cap goggles jacket Easy assemble end finish price #108-A scale NEW 595 #lO&/e scale595 #105-% scale #104-/4 scale #103-1A scale ederation ROG Thats curious name interesting event 29 people showed up fly ts origins go back 20 years Delaware Federation Model Airplane Clubs East Coast organization started beginner event simple ROG rise-off-ground models weighing least six grams Four years ago Walt Eggert Doug Barber decided increase lure challenge event altering rules Present-day FROGs must weigh least 31 grams use six-inch plas tic propeller have maximum wing area 30 sq Theyve quickly evolved hybrids using typical Indoor bracing very long motor sticks lightweight plastic film covering high aspect ratio flying surfaces high-tech structure pulled along behind rap idly spinning plastic propeller powered loop rubber some 50 length stretched 27 ft during winding models sure fly Competing both state teams individuals FROGers put up flights over six minutes number topping seven Washington State team Dave Aronstein Andrew Ta gliafico won best two-flight total 2539 Aronsteins flight 717 Jim Clem took dividual FROG title high time 751 MIAMA Grand PrIx brought some unique events models competition Held Sat urday final day USIC/Nats meeting 11h11 till C.eie WIdSh.tieg 1/4 Scale Kits $12995 Epoxy/GFoam Construction Drawings AndFormula 120 Pylon Sport Kit Price ping Cards WelcomedOhio Residents Add 7% JET PILOT KIT Pilot has molded jet helmet Contains face mask oxygen hose Extreme ly Reslistic Weighs less oz price #3O8-/s scale 595 #3071/7 scale 695 ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS See dealer first order direct Add $100 shipping NYS residents add 7/o tax Send check money order CODS OK Send $100 tor catalog Pistachio Scale models no longer six inches spans no greater eight inches Coconut Scale sort Stand-off Rubber Scale event 36-in larger monoplanes 30-in better multiplanes minimum weight ounce monoplanes showed up President George Bush Grumman Avenger event required contestants build 20-in replicas President Bushs WW II torpedo bomber same Comet kit plan Dr John Martin MIAMA club won Co conut putting up impressive 201 flight Messerschmitt M-20b transport Though Dave Aronsteins Cessna Caravan flew longer Martins scale score higher Millard Wells third Ford 2-AT transport complete simulated corrugation lines its fuselage flying surfaces Aronstein won special mass ROG launch seven Coconuts spectacularly lofty 324 flight still cruising slowly high Minidome arena after other models landed Floridian George Nunez won both mass launch individual flight versions Bush Avenger event best time 1108 Nunez added collection MIAMA trophies taking Pistachio title wellusing Sopwith Triplane no less fellow Floridian Millard Wells went spe cial Ridotto award smallest Scale model complete flight longer 30 seconds Wells did 4-in Beardmore Weebee coaxed 40-second duration Microfilm Duration models returned air once agaln meet inevitably moved its fin ish sometime after 11 pm Saturday night Rela FULL BODY PILOT KIT Contains pilot head hands boots helmet cap goggles full templates easy instruc tions Easy assemble finish Some simple sewing required Fully positionable toot Price #2O8/s scale895 #205-R scale995 #204 scale 1095 #203% scale 1695 *Som5 simple sewing required See Dealer add Dollar dIrect order handling tively few contestants spectators remained slow-flying lightweights battled out closing hours Fittingly Hewitt Phillips Hampton VA Indoor modeler since halcyon days sport prior WW II won Microfilm OldTimer event 2445 FAI event Bob Randolph gained measure good-natured re venge World Champ Jim Richmond run ner-up Cezar Banks outflying both first place flights 4129 4040 12209 total Banks less minute hind him 1:21ll Richmond third l:1821 AMA Hand-Launch Stick Richmond came back win 4220 entitling him Stout Commercial Trophy 1990 Bob Randolph Richard Doig Larry Loucka Dan Belieff completed list award winners As flights ended did 1990 USIC/AMA Nats contest quote Tony Italiano 1990 USIC/Indoor Nate CD start new Indoor flying dec ade came off successful competition turnout best have ever experi enced cooperation great FF Duration/Murphy Continued page 73 provement model propeller design Well impromptu endorsement ought put Bob good stead guys Knights Landing anyway purchased 57 x 3 props Nat Comfort peddles Max-Hog kits sup plies East Coast AJs Free Flight Ser October 1990 179 MMA/NFFS Ind/Clemens Continued page 176 luth MN Santos Dumont Demoiselle turned 518 second place P CULPEPPEE MODELS INC 2526 Washington DubuqnIA 52001 31615834130 THE BEST FUSELAGE JIG EVER PERIOD Provides Solid Support Accurate Building Rugged Construction 7 Ply Aircraft Plywood Provides Ufetime Use Two Sizes Available Regular Fuselages Up 6W Wide Jumbo Fuselages Up 5 Wide Use Own Building Board Work Bench Base Mount Jig Station Uni-Strut Guide Rails Most Versatile Set-tJp Contains Complete Hardware Instructions Including Uni-Strut Information Boa 4 Standard Jig Stations 53795 Boa 4 Jumbo Jig Stations 1995 Two 5 ft long Guide Rails including mounting nuts 2195 IVANS MAGIC GADGET protractor device used Ivan Kristensen accurately measure aileron elevator rudder throw Takes guess work out trimming out airplane quality tool complete instructions logbook carrying case$795 PLJG-IN ADJUSTABLE STAB KIT last can optimize stati Incidence best flight charac teristics pair glass filled nylon adjusters included provide micro screw adjustment smaller front tube Main tube aluminum matching phenalic socket S 695 Include S2 SOiltem UPS esidents Add 6% Sales Tax GATOR RIC PRODUCTS 3713 Pompano Dr acola P132514 476-8639 PLUG-IN WING ADJUSTER KIT Four glass filled nyion brackets included key wing panels front rear allow accurately adjust panel straight flight Complete hardware & instructions$995 WING TUBE & SOCKETS Aluminum alloy tubing plug-in wings Included isa paIr special slip-fit phenolic sockets boild wing structure Now size models 7lBdias2S 895 I/4diax25 995 Ii/zdlax3$3495 vice situated West Coast AJs fers neat socket-head screw Collar adapter assembly use Cox /SA engines cost $125 Its needed because prop shaft hole APC too oversize direct fit stan dard Cox prop drive washer See Landing Prod ucts ad elsewhere magazine vari ous prop sizes available corresponding prices try local hobby shop sizes require AJs 48440 E Leisure Fresno CA 93727 will mail props well adapters Tell em read about FF Duration Under new management Thats what sign over door Fresno Model Airplane Co says companys originator Marion Crowder has sold business lifelong friend fellow modeler Steve Gunther new ad dress 2512 E Menlo Fresno CA 93710 may remember previous reviews FMACs repro-renditions vintage Rubber En durance models such Miss Worlds Fair Flying Cloud Jr etc others still available Steve announces new re lease Super Snooper Modelcrafts answer Korda Cabin kit comes complete Japanese tissue wheels rolled plans etc price $2195 plus $250 shipping can send Steve SASE want complete bro chure offerings Balloon teehnology pressurized baby pac ifiers pen bladder fuel systems give fits particularly smaller 020- 15-size en gines guess am people need third hand get things function properly before tubing connection pops off model get spray job raw glow fuel again guess prefer pinch-off fuel sys tems flood-off type because also less messy waste less fuel Attempting pinch off pacifier good practice either exert much line pressure timer mechanisms retain sufficient spring pressure jobparticularly using plastic-geared toy mechanisms Suction fuel systems arent greatest alterna tive because have own set draw backs risk improperly tuned engines re fuse lean out after launchor worse yet lean out quit immediately after launch era multiple-short-flight marathons boo-boo like could cost place trophy line Before era pen bladders pacifiers used closed fuel systems tapping pressure line engines crankcase routed fuel tank usually metal within model tapped pressure pushed fuel tank through another line engines intake venturi system could rigged either pinch-off flood-off somewhat re liable pinch-off mode compared pacifier system same mode because fuel line pressure exerted usually great pacifier-type systems primary hiccups system maze plastic tubing required weight metal tank its multiple soldered-brass-tube outlets todays concept building ultraligbt mod els smaller engines involved separate fuel tank housing fuel lines fittings makes closed/crankcase-pressurized system seem little impractical What needed lightweight pressur ized system exerts enough pressure fuel offset hazards suction fuel sys tem much exceed pinch-off AT TENTION ALL MODELERS! Rtt/L F/F CRAFTSMAN MODELS pleased aemuece inlredaclien eta REIIOLIITIBNARY eeo mudel icy ted Finish leg friend System Desiyned serious modeler mind uniqueteol system provides honds-oft huildingand tinisbing unlike have ever en per enced Estremely simple Inusel beginners can nyc build like pruteosionals Simply sand us numeuddress $100 will rushour complete PHOTO illustrated bru thure Examine thrvugly Weure sure youll want makeu neeFlNISHlN FRltD future! Osao MCdis S ii OgaIntwdbIuO46074 capability plastic toy-timer mechanisms answer use penny balloon really little thats new about balloon fuei tank concept Actually its roots may react farther back other two pressurized sys tems since Jim Walker Control Line show man used post-WW II years Fire ball CL planes flew performances varioui contests across country Lee Campbell Campbells Custom Kits gol interested using balloon fuel tanks couple years ago supplied pair 01 Crockett fittings intended use pacifiers showed used bal loons reed-valve engines claimed worked better lesser pressure ex erted partially filled balloon compared blown-up pacifier gotta try says I found balloon tank much easier less messy handle reed-valve engines rat smoother lower line pressure did pacifiers Crockett fittings finally got lost misplaced tried hand fabricat ing own out short lengths aluminum tub ing about 1A-in length robber auto wind shield wiper hose just coated outside aluminum tubing little epoxy pushed ii through wiper hose allowed epoxy te cure would make up dozen time because always giving away fellow model ers help alleviate some pressuresystem woes use smallest balloons can find partic ularly like little water bomb balloons thai come plastic bags 50 about 79C As directions package say Stretch before flating will decrease eventual line pres sure fuel pumped balloon pull Start Flying Right $100 forcitur c*j~f Control-line Qflda\t5PbCialties 4 Prijon4uifWing Cores 4 %nNeaidi-To-AssensbIe Kits Low As $3295 4 Texas SlowGOtcha 460 Kits 4 Bladders Tubing giLines Fittings PlansWires etc eoREH&isE-A 760 Waltonvile Rd Hummeistown PA 17036 717 566-3810 180 Model Aviation RAINBOW RUNNER 25 or 45 GIfl PRIilsKN 510 E Arrow Highway San Dimas CA 91773 POLISH IRLINES Official Carrier U S Scale Team New York 212-869-1074 Miami/Ft Lauderdale 305-731-3711 Chicago 312-236-3388 Montreal PQ 514-844-2674 Los Angeles 213-658-5656 Toronto Ont 416-236-4242 Toll-free 800-223-0593 balloon over homemade wiper-hose fitting until neck balloon has swallowed about % hose roll lip balloon back over itself thus making serve its own rubberband squeezing balloon around length wiper hose should suffice good seal dont intend expand bal loon too much leak situation occurs can double #10 dethermalizer rubberband around fitting over neck balloon addi tional safeguard Should require fuel ca pacity situation simply use larger bal loon Some experience via trial error may required match various engine tank capac ity situations Should inside diameter hose too large just slip appropriate size neoprene tubing over aluminum tube fill gap stuff balloon tank inside fuselage improves overall appearance mod el can hang balloon anywhere done conventional pacifier systems Yet exposed pacifiers pen bladders balloons dangling under launched Power model have always looked bit indecent After days flying peel off old balloon throw away Put new next session Since balloons inexpensive mess yucky next time out Bring em back alive labels caught tip volunteered Marvin Mace let ter Ralph Prey turn reprinted text Satellite Newsletter Marvin says rest Tn-City Texas Free Flight Team members have obtaining small sevenline stick-on address labels well-known Walter Drake Company $398 plus $100 shipping netted him 250 labels reading thusly Free Flight Model Reward Return Call Collect Marvin R Mace 107 Country Lane Seguin TX 78155 Phone 512 379-0036 Marvin says gang travels quite few con tests year loses share models process However attributes use label increased number re covered models late dont intend build 250 models just use up supply neat address stickers says can also paste model boxes tents lawn chairs motorcycles other items frequently misplaced lost have fan Walter Drake Com pany years peruse issue companys catalogbut nowhere have ever found seven-line sticker advertised Ive just thumbed through 1990 midsummer issue same result Apparently special re quest order Texans get different catalog Hoosiers Anyway Marvin says gets am certain docs intend try luck ordering some suppose should change name Marvin R Mace make sure order honored have typing version return plea same covering material intend use models pylon such tissue silkspan becomes part model finish doping fuelprooflng complete same swatch cut shape apply dope top wing about cen ter section notice starts Finder Please Noti1 ends $$ Reward $$ some times have buy back some real pieces junk dollar signs seem very effective label quit using years ago standard AMA model identification label can pur chase through AMA Headquarters may just personal opinion dont care state ment thereon declaring Unauthorized pos session can lead prosecution under law farmer ever finds model carrying figure chances thing getting stomped much greater chances being notified lost balsa-stick creations whereabouts dream up own label send order Walter Drake Sons 50 Drake Bldg Colorado Springs CO 80940 Tell em Marvin sent Newsletter spotlight have following column length time may wondering feature used cluded session abruptly discontinued answer simple have covered entire list newsletters associated Free Flight clubs sponsor receive probably few others out faith fully serve club purpose obviously cant review what dont receive name mailing list club newsletter ad dress column heading perhaps could added will appreciated spot light will certainly find newsletter some point time have thought number times might serve some useful purpose provide list column newsletters costs current ad dresses However dont start new year expect some much informa tion may changed before gets print Newsletter costs editors have way chang ing years end regular basis mat ter docs content some newsletters October 1990 181 * * Long Engine Life * * Use BRU LINE Air Cleaner Completely Fuel Proof Nylon Rubber Parts Cat No 102 Air Cleaner Coarse $275 Cat No202Air CleanerFine$275 Replacement Inserts Cat No 104 PkI2 Inserts Coarse $239 Cat No 204 Pkl2 Inserts Fine $239 FITS MOST ENGINES 25and UP SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER IF UNAVAILABLE LOCALLY SEND TO Bru Line Industries Inc o Box 3780 Center Line Michigan 48015 Add $2 50 sh pp ng M ch gan residents add 4% sales taxi change editors whims interest within club situation isnt detrimental except extent increases difficulty keep ing current grip information have always interest what other mod elers across country doing pursuit Free Flight activities newsletters excellent vehicle accomplishing sin gle significant advantage being colum nist puts center excitementeven though cannot always present wish thank contrib ute grass roots media purpose furthering Free Flight feel respon sibility column relay may significant interest larger audiences following have mentioned before some time have fan particular segment Fresno Model News currently edited Bill Booth Fresno Gas Model Club Sel dom does segment contain anything much would considered news technical pertinent informational viewpoint though caps human interest category am referring Corkys Corner usually single page issue gives wifes point view respect hubbys hobby Most items supplies club editor might overlook hectic tempo attempting adequately cover contest get little fly ing himself might choose offer little heartfelt sym pathy crashed models rather awestruck feats winners com ment about some toddler carries toy air plane everywhere making engine noises mouth attempting mimic authentic noises generated real toy airplanes dads granddads world Whos ill whos gotten well wife furnished great baked beans last club cookout has moved area has moved out old friendships renewed new ones made some ways socializing express ing mutual concern may important pect hobby Anyway Corky Mullen am great fan yours Please continue keep us straying too far reality thing Should readersand especially wives readerscare get womans viewpoint things men pursuit Free Flight fun might wish subscribe Fresno Model News 4215 E Clay Fresno CA 93702 Twelve dollars 12 issues will cover cost Meanwhile til next session see down wind FF Old-Timers/Baker Continued page 75 original possible Oh know some us too paid visit Jim Clems workshop once Witch Doctor-Country Boy Clem Speed Indoor Clem working Zipper using original plans structurally much improved P&W kit plans Because first Zipper had Dennymite hoped use time aroundand just old Dennymite same model same type tank right wheels having trouble finding exact type motor mount told him use Hayes ny lon Jim wouldnt consider ever flies Zipper will see hear smell like flew 1939 will payoff After Jim has enough tro phies can assure Recently saw short filler piece newspa per saying six people killed fight ing between remote tribes New Guinea dispute over prepare pig feast cel ebrate peace treaty got out hand Sometimet think disputes over rules categories ol model planes gets bit out hand too once small aquarium few Tiger Barb fish destroyed other trying estab lish dominance within such limited territory five gallons important Go fly model have some fun think Jim Clem once signed off letter Have nice transition today Yeah FF Indoor/Tenny Continued page 76 MarylandGoddard NAS Record Trials flying sessions scheduled auditorium Building 8 God dard NAS Saturdays 1200 noon 1000 pm Oct 20 Nov 3 1990 NASA security re quires attendees US citi zens AMA members li cense available inspection ai gate list compiled Tom Vallee must notify Tom advance meet Changes NASA launch sched ules other possible events can preempt auditorium out much warningbe sure Over 750 Select *7 1/4 Scala18 Sheets *eo Size38 5heets *40 Size38 Sheets *Propeller Decais WT snip e Sheets-3siZes 00 80 *Kiii Marhinas onlyte sheets *Nomenclature Markingo 3 Sizes-12 Sheets Biack White copy * Letters Numbers 10 coiors See color chart * Fiaas. 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/10
Page Numbers: 72, 73, 179, 180, 181, 182
NFFS NEWS National Free Flight Society has announced five inductees 1990 its Free Right Hall Fame formal gesture accomplished NFFS Symposium ban quet combined AMA FF Nats US Out door Championships October 19 1990 Vin cennes IN recent press release issued NFFS President Tony Italiano lists noted gentlemen chosen five Woody BlanchardA five-time AMA Na tional Champion produced number model designs featured commer cial model magazines number kitted Emmanuel Fillon FranceWinner 1937 Wakefield Cup has quite active rubber-powered Free Flight over 50 years Robert MeuserHe perpetuated sport Free Right staunch leader NFFS serv ing editor NFFS Digest newsletter respected magazine columnist years Bud RomakA champion both Indoor Outdoor Rubber events culminating World FiD Champion 1976 credited being active promoting interrelations tween US foreign model airplane activities John WorthAs Executive Director AMA 25 years forefront es tablishing maintaining comprehensive orga nization time learned leadership guidance required prestigious 1990 roster NFFS Ten Best Models Year has also made pub lic writing Additional information three-views designs awards will ulti mately forthcoming pages NFFS Symposium manual should available late summer meantime recipients FlA Nordic Towline GliderRI-14 Robert Isaacson FIB Wakefield RubberC-17 Euge niusz Cofalik Poland FlC PowerNo 10 Randy Archer Large AMA PowerA/B Motorvator Robert Dunham II Small AMA PowerA Matchsticks Gil bert Morris Small RubberUnlimited 83 Guenther Nowak Hand-Launched GliderZenith Stan Bud denbohm Indoor Rubber StickPoly Princess Stan Chilton Special AwardElectric power FF Don Hughes Congratulations above contributors Free Flight FF Duration Some members Zeek Squadron Fifties Maryavilie CA Standing left right Wayne Conner Lyman Armstrong Chester Wicker Kneeling John Browniec i wonder what flying site background looks iike neariy forty years ister announced new 130-page volume titled Win fling Indoor Designs contents feature winning Indoor models 1987-89 years represent labor love editors Jerry Nolin Ed Knight Designs vary Scale soap-bubble -covered Endurance models plus Fred Terzian collects dispatches nu merous publications NFFS has formally skeletal view Super Snooper new replica kit Fresno Model Airplane Com pany company has changed hands now owned Steve Gunther Photo Gunther 72 Model Aviation Free Flight Duration Harry Murphy 3824 Oakwood Blvd Anderson IN 46011 Andy George gives gung-ho gesture Cincy Reds beautiful Texan-design Power model Andy agreeable Reds winning Photo snapped WPAFB lots other types such Hand-Launched Glid ers Ornithopters Manhattan Cabins Tis must-have volume Indoor enthusiast model book collectors price $16 postpaid NFFS members good standing $18 postpaid nonmembers Get em theyre hot guys Nat Comfort new NFFS membership chair man taking new duties like junkyard dog takes mailmans leg doesnt let go until become bonafide cardcarrying member society hear membership has increased over fifty percent since first year still outside looking send $15 Nat Comfort 12324 Percevai St Chester VA 23831 will call off dogs Sic em Nat Another address note can get list model plans available NFFS Model Plans Service Thats Bob Klipp 10115 Newbold Dr St Louis MO 63137 Send him SASE shall receive listing fullsize plans oodles current time-honored designs Tell him FF Duration sent Marysville Zeek Squadron Lyman Armstrong sent fabulous photo Fifties shows some old Marysville CA Zeek fliers Lyman standing middle Veco 31-powered 575 B/C Zeek flanked left Wayne Connor right Chester Wicker McCoy 19-powered A/B kit versions short guy front John Brownlee hA Zeek powered what looks Atwood 049 Zeek popular Free Flight design early glow-powered eraor what refer days Nostalgia Gas era As know have rendered six chapters Zeek chronicles pages date seventh final epi sode should readied next session holdup three-view have yet com plete nature swift sy kid stuff Hank Nystrom Mad Ball Timer King spoke toy last columnAugust 1990 issue put onto prod uct called Slip-It space age lubricant claims number uses particular Hank highly recommends lubricating plastic gears Mad Ball Tomy toys guess RC guys use servos like found containers hanging wail behind counter Indy R/C manufacturer claims single applica tion penetrates leaves invisible durable super-slippery surface contact depositing two-micron-thick coating As personal testimo niai pesky Tomy timer tended stick about 10 pinch-off post took contrary contraption Out model merely gave tiny machine quick lube job Slip instant fix cant find product anywhere locaic write Micro Research Inc PO Box 2777 Danbury CT 06813 information can get some APCs FF No Ip instance APC doesnt stand ail-purpose capsule Instead its contraction Advanced Precision Com posites new plastic propellers made Land ing Products Knights Landing CA Are confused yet rate new airscrews beginning show up Free Flight sites area Theyve seen variety sizes such 57 x 3 7 x 3 8 x 4 9 x 4 larger power plants shown accompanying photo Actually company claims manufac ture whopping 52 different combinations di ameters pitches Wow Thats almost varieties Heinz has pickies props quite unique appearance scimitarshaped tips APC folks claim de sign feature produces higher thrust efficiency contributing sound suppression obtained half-dozen APC props week ago have yet bolt engine However did catch testimoniai Bob Beecroft El Torbellino newsletter sez difference amazing airplanes retrimmed less incidence right trim tab took about seven flights get back groove 051 Cox TD ran APC 22500 rpm Strong dont think stronger ground Cox prop What did seem different rpm air engine unload air cause model did some high-speed stunts start ing about six seven seconds Out hadnt before aiso seemed get off VTO vertical takeoft much quickly just exploded off ground compared previous performance seemed good deal altitude gained well Theres no ques tion mind prop significant im Continued page 179 October 1990 73 Rudy Kiulber displays Cox TO 020-powered Zoot Suit British Nostalgia Gas design mid-Fifties Mylar cQvering flying surfaces transparent top opaque bot tom coloring inside surface its lightweight flies great Photo taken WPAFB simple inexpensive pressurized Tuel system made tram aluminum tubing short piece windshield wiper hose miniballoon Bind rubberband youll get super suction Slip new space age lubricant used oiling moving parts Mad Ball Tomy Toy mechanisms month Murphy reviews Slip some new APC propellers - NED GOOD AIRMEN ightest pilots available Lifelike vinyl latex rubber Sportsman Barnstormer Full Body Bust BUST PILOT KIT Contains pilot head helmet sport cap goggles jacket Easy assemble end finish price #108-A scale NEW 595 #lO&/e scale595 #105-% scale #104-/4 scale #103-1A scale ederation ROG Thats curious name interesting event 29 people showed up fly ts origins go back 20 years Delaware Federation Model Airplane Clubs East Coast organization started beginner event simple ROG rise-off-ground models weighing least six grams Four years ago Walt Eggert Doug Barber decided increase lure challenge event altering rules Present-day FROGs must weigh least 31 grams use six-inch plas tic propeller have maximum wing area 30 sq Theyve quickly evolved hybrids using typical Indoor bracing very long motor sticks lightweight plastic film covering high aspect ratio flying surfaces high-tech structure pulled along behind rap idly spinning plastic propeller powered loop rubber some 50 length stretched 27 ft during winding models sure fly Competing both state teams individuals FROGers put up flights over six minutes number topping seven Washington State team Dave Aronstein Andrew Ta gliafico won best two-flight total 2539 Aronsteins flight 717 Jim Clem took dividual FROG title high time 751 MIAMA Grand PrIx brought some unique events models competition Held Sat urday final day USIC/Nats meeting 11h11 till C.eie WIdSh.tieg 1/4 Scale Kits $12995 Epoxy/GFoam Construction Drawings AndFormula 120 Pylon Sport Kit Price ping Cards WelcomedOhio Residents Add 7% JET PILOT KIT Pilot has molded jet helmet Contains face mask oxygen hose Extreme ly Reslistic Weighs less oz price #3O8-/s scale 595 #3071/7 scale 695 ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS See dealer first order direct Add $100 shipping NYS residents add 7/o tax Send check money order CODS OK Send $100 tor catalog Pistachio Scale models no longer six inches spans no greater eight inches Coconut Scale sort Stand-off Rubber Scale event 36-in larger monoplanes 30-in better multiplanes minimum weight ounce monoplanes showed up President George Bush Grumman Avenger event required contestants build 20-in replicas President Bushs WW II torpedo bomber same Comet kit plan Dr John Martin MIAMA club won Co conut putting up impressive 201 flight Messerschmitt M-20b transport Though Dave Aronsteins Cessna Caravan flew longer Martins scale score higher Millard Wells third Ford 2-AT transport complete simulated corrugation lines its fuselage flying surfaces Aronstein won special mass ROG launch seven Coconuts spectacularly lofty 324 flight still cruising slowly high Minidome arena after other models landed Floridian George Nunez won both mass launch individual flight versions Bush Avenger event best time 1108 Nunez added collection MIAMA trophies taking Pistachio title wellusing Sopwith Triplane no less fellow Floridian Millard Wells went spe cial Ridotto award smallest Scale model complete flight longer 30 seconds Wells did 4-in Beardmore Weebee coaxed 40-second duration Microfilm Duration models returned air once agaln meet inevitably moved its fin ish sometime after 11 pm Saturday night Rela FULL BODY PILOT KIT Contains pilot head hands boots helmet cap goggles full templates easy instruc tions Easy assemble finish Some simple sewing required Fully positionable toot Price #2O8/s scale895 #205-R scale995 #204 scale 1095 #203% scale 1695 *Som5 simple sewing required See Dealer add Dollar dIrect order handling tively few contestants spectators remained slow-flying lightweights battled out closing hours Fittingly Hewitt Phillips Hampton VA Indoor modeler since halcyon days sport prior WW II won Microfilm OldTimer event 2445 FAI event Bob Randolph gained measure good-natured re venge World Champ Jim Richmond run ner-up Cezar Banks outflying both first place flights 4129 4040 12209 total Banks less minute hind him 1:21ll Richmond third l:1821 AMA Hand-Launch Stick Richmond came back win 4220 entitling him Stout Commercial Trophy 1990 Bob Randolph Richard Doig Larry Loucka Dan Belieff completed list award winners As flights ended did 1990 USIC/AMA Nats contest quote Tony Italiano 1990 USIC/Indoor Nate CD start new Indoor flying dec ade came off successful competition turnout best have ever experi enced cooperation great FF Duration/Murphy Continued page 73 provement model propeller design Well impromptu endorsement ought put Bob good stead guys Knights Landing anyway purchased 57 x 3 props Nat Comfort peddles Max-Hog kits sup plies East Coast AJs Free Flight Ser October 1990 179 MMA/NFFS Ind/Clemens Continued page 176 luth MN Santos Dumont Demoiselle turned 518 second place P CULPEPPEE MODELS INC 2526 Washington DubuqnIA 52001 31615834130 THE BEST FUSELAGE JIG EVER PERIOD Provides Solid Support Accurate Building Rugged Construction 7 Ply Aircraft Plywood Provides Ufetime Use Two Sizes Available Regular Fuselages Up 6W Wide Jumbo Fuselages Up 5 Wide Use Own Building Board Work Bench Base Mount Jig Station Uni-Strut Guide Rails Most Versatile Set-tJp Contains Complete Hardware Instructions Including Uni-Strut Information Boa 4 Standard Jig Stations 53795 Boa 4 Jumbo Jig Stations 1995 Two 5 ft long Guide Rails including mounting nuts 2195 IVANS MAGIC GADGET protractor device used Ivan Kristensen accurately measure aileron elevator rudder throw Takes guess work out trimming out airplane quality tool complete instructions logbook carrying case$795 PLJG-IN ADJUSTABLE STAB KIT last can optimize stati Incidence best flight charac teristics pair glass filled nylon adjusters included provide micro screw adjustment smaller front tube Main tube aluminum matching phenalic socket S 695 Include S2 SOiltem UPS esidents Add 6% Sales Tax GATOR RIC PRODUCTS 3713 Pompano Dr acola P132514 476-8639 PLUG-IN WING ADJUSTER KIT Four glass filled nyion brackets included key wing panels front rear allow accurately adjust panel straight flight Complete hardware & instructions$995 WING TUBE & SOCKETS Aluminum alloy tubing plug-in wings Included isa paIr special slip-fit phenolic sockets boild wing structure Now size models 7lBdias2S 895 I/4diax25 995 Ii/zdlax3$3495 vice situated West Coast AJs fers neat socket-head screw Collar adapter assembly use Cox /SA engines cost $125 Its needed because prop shaft hole APC too oversize direct fit stan dard Cox prop drive washer See Landing Prod ucts ad elsewhere magazine vari ous prop sizes available corresponding prices try local hobby shop sizes require AJs 48440 E Leisure Fresno CA 93727 will mail props well adapters Tell em read about FF Duration Under new management Thats what sign over door Fresno Model Airplane Co says companys originator Marion Crowder has sold business lifelong friend fellow modeler Steve Gunther new ad dress 2512 E Menlo Fresno CA 93710 may remember previous reviews FMACs repro-renditions vintage Rubber En durance models such Miss Worlds Fair Flying Cloud Jr etc others still available Steve announces new re lease Super Snooper Modelcrafts answer Korda Cabin kit comes complete Japanese tissue wheels rolled plans etc price $2195 plus $250 shipping can send Steve SASE want complete bro chure offerings Balloon teehnology pressurized baby pac ifiers pen bladder fuel systems give fits particularly smaller 020- 15-size en gines guess am people need third hand get things function properly before tubing connection pops off model get spray job raw glow fuel again guess prefer pinch-off fuel sys tems flood-off type because also less messy waste less fuel Attempting pinch off pacifier good practice either exert much line pressure timer mechanisms retain sufficient spring pressure jobparticularly using plastic-geared toy mechanisms Suction fuel systems arent greatest alterna tive because have own set draw backs risk improperly tuned engines re fuse lean out after launchor worse yet lean out quit immediately after launch era multiple-short-flight marathons boo-boo like could cost place trophy line Before era pen bladders pacifiers used closed fuel systems tapping pressure line engines crankcase routed fuel tank usually metal within model tapped pressure pushed fuel tank through another line engines intake venturi system could rigged either pinch-off flood-off somewhat re liable pinch-off mode compared pacifier system same mode because fuel line pressure exerted usually great pacifier-type systems primary hiccups system maze plastic tubing required weight metal tank its multiple soldered-brass-tube outlets todays concept building ultraligbt mod els smaller engines involved separate fuel tank housing fuel lines fittings makes closed/crankcase-pressurized system seem little impractical What needed lightweight pressur ized system exerts enough pressure fuel offset hazards suction fuel sys tem much exceed pinch-off AT TENTION ALL MODELERS! Rtt/L F/F CRAFTSMAN MODELS pleased aemuece inlredaclien eta REIIOLIITIBNARY eeo mudel icy ted Finish leg friend System Desiyned serious modeler mind uniqueteol system provides honds-oft huildingand tinisbing unlike have ever en per enced Estremely simple Inusel beginners can nyc build like pruteosionals Simply sand us numeuddress $100 will rushour complete PHOTO illustrated bru thure Examine thrvugly Weure sure youll want makeu neeFlNISHlN FRltD future! Osao MCdis S ii OgaIntwdbIuO46074 capability plastic toy-timer mechanisms answer use penny balloon really little thats new about balloon fuei tank concept Actually its roots may react farther back other two pressurized sys tems since Jim Walker Control Line show man used post-WW II years Fire ball CL planes flew performances varioui contests across country Lee Campbell Campbells Custom Kits gol interested using balloon fuel tanks couple years ago supplied pair 01 Crockett fittings intended use pacifiers showed used bal loons reed-valve engines claimed worked better lesser pressure ex erted partially filled balloon compared blown-up pacifier gotta try says I found balloon tank much easier less messy handle reed-valve engines rat smoother lower line pressure did pacifiers Crockett fittings finally got lost misplaced tried hand fabricat ing own out short lengths aluminum tub ing about 1A-in length robber auto wind shield wiper hose just coated outside aluminum tubing little epoxy pushed ii through wiper hose allowed epoxy te cure would make up dozen time because always giving away fellow model ers help alleviate some pressuresystem woes use smallest balloons can find partic ularly like little water bomb balloons thai come plastic bags 50 about 79C As directions package say Stretch before flating will decrease eventual line pres sure fuel pumped balloon pull Start Flying Right $100 forcitur c*j~f Control-line Qflda\t5PbCialties 4 Prijon4uifWing Cores 4 %nNeaidi-To-AssensbIe Kits Low As $3295 4 Texas SlowGOtcha 460 Kits 4 Bladders Tubing giLines Fittings PlansWires etc eoREH&isE-A 760 Waltonvile Rd Hummeistown PA 17036 717 566-3810 180 Model Aviation RAINBOW RUNNER 25 or 45 GIfl PRIilsKN 510 E Arrow Highway San Dimas CA 91773 POLISH IRLINES Official Carrier U S Scale Team New York 212-869-1074 Miami/Ft Lauderdale 305-731-3711 Chicago 312-236-3388 Montreal PQ 514-844-2674 Los Angeles 213-658-5656 Toronto Ont 416-236-4242 Toll-free 800-223-0593 balloon over homemade wiper-hose fitting until neck balloon has swallowed about % hose roll lip balloon back over itself thus making serve its own rubberband squeezing balloon around length wiper hose should suffice good seal dont intend expand bal loon too much leak situation occurs can double #10 dethermalizer rubberband around fitting over neck balloon addi tional safeguard Should require fuel ca pacity situation simply use larger bal loon Some experience via trial error may required match various engine tank capac ity situations Should inside diameter hose too large just slip appropriate size neoprene tubing over aluminum tube fill gap stuff balloon tank inside fuselage improves overall appearance mod el can hang balloon anywhere done conventional pacifier systems Yet exposed pacifiers pen bladders balloons dangling under launched Power model have always looked bit indecent After days flying peel off old balloon throw away Put new next session Since balloons inexpensive mess yucky next time out Bring em back alive labels caught tip volunteered Marvin Mace let ter Ralph Prey turn reprinted text Satellite Newsletter Marvin says rest Tn-City Texas Free Flight Team members have obtaining small sevenline stick-on address labels well-known Walter Drake Company $398 plus $100 shipping netted him 250 labels reading thusly Free Flight Model Reward Return Call Collect Marvin R Mace 107 Country Lane Seguin TX 78155 Phone 512 379-0036 Marvin says gang travels quite few con tests year loses share models process However attributes use label increased number re covered models late dont intend build 250 models just use up supply neat address stickers says can also paste model boxes tents lawn chairs motorcycles other items frequently misplaced lost have fan Walter Drake Com pany years peruse issue companys catalogbut nowhere have ever found seven-line sticker advertised Ive just thumbed through 1990 midsummer issue same result Apparently special re quest order Texans get different catalog Hoosiers Anyway Marvin says gets am certain docs intend try luck ordering some suppose should change name Marvin R Mace make sure order honored have typing version return plea same covering material intend use models pylon such tissue silkspan becomes part model finish doping fuelprooflng complete same swatch cut shape apply dope top wing about cen ter section notice starts Finder Please Noti1 ends $$ Reward $$ some times have buy back some real pieces junk dollar signs seem very effective label quit using years ago standard AMA model identification label can pur chase through AMA Headquarters may just personal opinion dont care state ment thereon declaring Unauthorized pos session can lead prosecution under law farmer ever finds model carrying figure chances thing getting stomped much greater chances being notified lost balsa-stick creations whereabouts dream up own label send order Walter Drake Sons 50 Drake Bldg Colorado Springs CO 80940 Tell em Marvin sent Newsletter spotlight have following column length time may wondering feature used cluded session abruptly discontinued answer simple have covered entire list newsletters associated Free Flight clubs sponsor receive probably few others out faith fully serve club purpose obviously cant review what dont receive name mailing list club newsletter ad dress column heading perhaps could added will appreciated spot light will certainly find newsletter some point time have thought number times might serve some useful purpose provide list column newsletters costs current ad dresses However dont start new year expect some much informa tion may changed before gets print Newsletter costs editors have way chang ing years end regular basis mat ter docs content some newsletters October 1990 181 * * Long Engine Life * * Use BRU LINE Air Cleaner Completely Fuel Proof Nylon Rubber Parts Cat No 102 Air Cleaner Coarse $275 Cat No202Air CleanerFine$275 Replacement Inserts Cat No 104 PkI2 Inserts Coarse $239 Cat No 204 Pkl2 Inserts Fine $239 FITS MOST ENGINES 25and UP SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER IF UNAVAILABLE LOCALLY SEND TO Bru Line Industries Inc o Box 3780 Center Line Michigan 48015 Add $2 50 sh pp ng M ch gan residents add 4% sales taxi change editors whims interest within club situation isnt detrimental except extent increases difficulty keep ing current grip information have always interest what other mod elers across country doing pursuit Free Flight activities newsletters excellent vehicle accomplishing sin gle significant advantage being colum nist puts center excitementeven though cannot always present wish thank contrib ute grass roots media purpose furthering Free Flight feel respon sibility column relay may significant interest larger audiences following have mentioned before some time have fan particular segment Fresno Model News currently edited Bill Booth Fresno Gas Model Club Sel dom does segment contain anything much would considered news technical pertinent informational viewpoint though caps human interest category am referring Corkys Corner usually single page issue gives wifes point view respect hubbys hobby Most items supplies club editor might overlook hectic tempo attempting adequately cover contest get little fly ing himself might choose offer little heartfelt sym pathy crashed models rather awestruck feats winners com ment about some toddler carries toy air plane everywhere making engine noises mouth attempting mimic authentic noises generated real toy airplanes dads granddads world Whos ill whos gotten well wife furnished great baked beans last club cookout has moved area has moved out old friendships renewed new ones made some ways socializing express ing mutual concern may important pect hobby Anyway Corky Mullen am great fan yours Please continue keep us straying too far reality thing Should readersand especially wives readerscare get womans viewpoint things men pursuit Free Flight fun might wish subscribe Fresno Model News 4215 E Clay Fresno CA 93702 Twelve dollars 12 issues will cover cost Meanwhile til next session see down wind FF Old-Timers/Baker Continued page 75 original possible Oh know some us too paid visit Jim Clems workshop once Witch Doctor-Country Boy Clem Speed Indoor Clem working Zipper using original plans structurally much improved P&W kit plans Because first Zipper had Dennymite hoped use time aroundand just old Dennymite same model same type tank right wheels having trouble finding exact type motor mount told him use Hayes ny lon Jim wouldnt consider ever flies Zipper will see hear smell like flew 1939 will payoff After Jim has enough tro phies can assure Recently saw short filler piece newspa per saying six people killed fight ing between remote tribes New Guinea dispute over prepare pig feast cel ebrate peace treaty got out hand Sometimet think disputes over rules categories ol model planes gets bit out hand too once small aquarium few Tiger Barb fish destroyed other trying estab lish dominance within such limited territory five gallons important Go fly model have some fun think Jim Clem once signed off letter Have nice transition today Yeah FF Indoor/Tenny Continued page 76 MarylandGoddard NAS Record Trials flying sessions scheduled auditorium Building 8 God dard NAS Saturdays 1200 noon 1000 pm Oct 20 Nov 3 1990 NASA security re quires attendees US citi zens AMA members li cense available inspection ai gate list compiled Tom Vallee must notify Tom advance meet Changes NASA launch sched ules other possible events can preempt auditorium out much warningbe sure Over 750 Select *7 1/4 Scala18 Sheets *eo Size38 5heets *40 Size38 Sheets *Propeller Decais WT snip e Sheets-3siZes 00 80 *Kiii Marhinas onlyte sheets *Nomenclature Markingo 3 Sizes-12 Sheets Biack White copy * Letters Numbers 10 coiors See color chart * Fiaas. 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/10
Page Numbers: 72, 73, 179, 180, 181, 182
NFFS NEWS National Free Flight Society has announced five inductees 1990 its Free Right Hall Fame formal gesture accomplished NFFS Symposium ban quet combined AMA FF Nats US Out door Championships October 19 1990 Vin cennes IN recent press release issued NFFS President Tony Italiano lists noted gentlemen chosen five Woody BlanchardA five-time AMA Na tional Champion produced number model designs featured commer cial model magazines number kitted Emmanuel Fillon FranceWinner 1937 Wakefield Cup has quite active rubber-powered Free Flight over 50 years Robert MeuserHe perpetuated sport Free Right staunch leader NFFS serv ing editor NFFS Digest newsletter respected magazine columnist years Bud RomakA champion both Indoor Outdoor Rubber events culminating World FiD Champion 1976 credited being active promoting interrelations tween US foreign model airplane activities John WorthAs Executive Director AMA 25 years forefront es tablishing maintaining comprehensive orga nization time learned leadership guidance required prestigious 1990 roster NFFS Ten Best Models Year has also made pub lic writing Additional information three-views designs awards will ulti mately forthcoming pages NFFS Symposium manual should available late summer meantime recipients FlA Nordic Towline GliderRI-14 Robert Isaacson FIB Wakefield RubberC-17 Euge niusz Cofalik Poland FlC PowerNo 10 Randy Archer Large AMA PowerA/B Motorvator Robert Dunham II Small AMA PowerA Matchsticks Gil bert Morris Small RubberUnlimited 83 Guenther Nowak Hand-Launched GliderZenith Stan Bud denbohm Indoor Rubber StickPoly Princess Stan Chilton Special AwardElectric power FF Don Hughes Congratulations above contributors Free Flight FF Duration Some members Zeek Squadron Fifties Maryavilie CA Standing left right Wayne Conner Lyman Armstrong Chester Wicker Kneeling John Browniec i wonder what flying site background looks iike neariy forty years ister announced new 130-page volume titled Win fling Indoor Designs contents feature winning Indoor models 1987-89 years represent labor love editors Jerry Nolin Ed Knight Designs vary Scale soap-bubble -covered Endurance models plus Fred Terzian collects dispatches nu merous publications NFFS has formally skeletal view Super Snooper new replica kit Fresno Model Airplane Com pany company has changed hands now owned Steve Gunther Photo Gunther 72 Model Aviation Free Flight Duration Harry Murphy 3824 Oakwood Blvd Anderson IN 46011 Andy George gives gung-ho gesture Cincy Reds beautiful Texan-design Power model Andy agreeable Reds winning Photo snapped WPAFB lots other types such Hand-Launched Glid ers Ornithopters Manhattan Cabins Tis must-have volume Indoor enthusiast model book collectors price $16 postpaid NFFS members good standing $18 postpaid nonmembers Get em theyre hot guys Nat Comfort new NFFS membership chair man taking new duties like junkyard dog takes mailmans leg doesnt let go until become bonafide cardcarrying member society hear membership has increased over fifty percent since first year still outside looking send $15 Nat Comfort 12324 Percevai St Chester VA 23831 will call off dogs Sic em Nat Another address note can get list model plans available NFFS Model Plans Service Thats Bob Klipp 10115 Newbold Dr St Louis MO 63137 Send him SASE shall receive listing fullsize plans oodles current time-honored designs Tell him FF Duration sent Marysville Zeek Squadron Lyman Armstrong sent fabulous photo Fifties shows some old Marysville CA Zeek fliers Lyman standing middle Veco 31-powered 575 B/C Zeek flanked left Wayne Connor right Chester Wicker McCoy 19-powered A/B kit versions short guy front John Brownlee hA Zeek powered what looks Atwood 049 Zeek popular Free Flight design early glow-powered eraor what refer days Nostalgia Gas era As know have rendered six chapters Zeek chronicles pages date seventh final epi sode should readied next session holdup three-view have yet com plete nature swift sy kid stuff Hank Nystrom Mad Ball Timer King spoke toy last columnAugust 1990 issue put onto prod uct called Slip-It space age lubricant claims number uses particular Hank highly recommends lubricating plastic gears Mad Ball Tomy toys guess RC guys use servos like found containers hanging wail behind counter Indy R/C manufacturer claims single applica tion penetrates leaves invisible durable super-slippery surface contact depositing two-micron-thick coating As personal testimo niai pesky Tomy timer tended stick about 10 pinch-off post took contrary contraption Out model merely gave tiny machine quick lube job Slip instant fix cant find product anywhere locaic write Micro Research Inc PO Box 2777 Danbury CT 06813 information can get some APCs FF No Ip instance APC doesnt stand ail-purpose capsule Instead its contraction Advanced Precision Com posites new plastic propellers made Land ing Products Knights Landing CA Are confused yet rate new airscrews beginning show up Free Flight sites area Theyve seen variety sizes such 57 x 3 7 x 3 8 x 4 9 x 4 larger power plants shown accompanying photo Actually company claims manufac ture whopping 52 different combinations di ameters pitches Wow Thats almost varieties Heinz has pickies props quite unique appearance scimitarshaped tips APC folks claim de sign feature produces higher thrust efficiency contributing sound suppression obtained half-dozen APC props week ago have yet bolt engine However did catch testimoniai Bob Beecroft El Torbellino newsletter sez difference amazing airplanes retrimmed less incidence right trim tab took about seven flights get back groove 051 Cox TD ran APC 22500 rpm Strong dont think stronger ground Cox prop What did seem different rpm air engine unload air cause model did some high-speed stunts start ing about six seven seconds Out hadnt before aiso seemed get off VTO vertical takeoft much quickly just exploded off ground compared previous performance seemed good deal altitude gained well Theres no ques tion mind prop significant im Continued page 179 October 1990 73 Rudy Kiulber displays Cox TO 020-powered Zoot Suit British Nostalgia Gas design mid-Fifties Mylar cQvering flying surfaces transparent top opaque bot tom coloring inside surface its lightweight flies great Photo taken WPAFB simple inexpensive pressurized Tuel system made tram aluminum tubing short piece windshield wiper hose miniballoon Bind rubberband youll get super suction Slip new space age lubricant used oiling moving parts Mad Ball Tomy Toy mechanisms month Murphy reviews Slip some new APC propellers - NED GOOD AIRMEN ightest pilots available Lifelike vinyl latex rubber Sportsman Barnstormer Full Body Bust BUST PILOT KIT Contains pilot head helmet sport cap goggles jacket Easy assemble end finish price #108-A scale NEW 595 #lO&/e scale595 #105-% scale #104-/4 scale #103-1A scale ederation ROG Thats curious name interesting event 29 people showed up fly ts origins go back 20 years Delaware Federation Model Airplane Clubs East Coast organization started beginner event simple ROG rise-off-ground models weighing least six grams Four years ago Walt Eggert Doug Barber decided increase lure challenge event altering rules Present-day FROGs must weigh least 31 grams use six-inch plas tic propeller have maximum wing area 30 sq Theyve quickly evolved hybrids using typical Indoor bracing very long motor sticks lightweight plastic film covering high aspect ratio flying surfaces high-tech structure pulled along behind rap idly spinning plastic propeller powered loop rubber some 50 length stretched 27 ft during winding models sure fly Competing both state teams individuals FROGers put up flights over six minutes number topping seven Washington State team Dave Aronstein Andrew Ta gliafico won best two-flight total 2539 Aronsteins flight 717 Jim Clem took dividual FROG title high time 751 MIAMA Grand PrIx brought some unique events models competition Held Sat urday final day USIC/Nats meeting 11h11 till C.eie WIdSh.tieg 1/4 Scale Kits $12995 Epoxy/GFoam Construction Drawings AndFormula 120 Pylon Sport Kit Price ping Cards WelcomedOhio Residents Add 7% JET PILOT KIT Pilot has molded jet helmet Contains face mask oxygen hose Extreme ly Reslistic Weighs less oz price #3O8-/s scale 595 #3071/7 scale 695 ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS See dealer first order direct Add $100 shipping NYS residents add 7/o tax Send check money order CODS OK Send $100 tor catalog Pistachio Scale models no longer six inches spans no greater eight inches Coconut Scale sort Stand-off Rubber Scale event 36-in larger monoplanes 30-in better multiplanes minimum weight ounce monoplanes showed up President George Bush Grumman Avenger event required contestants build 20-in replicas President Bushs WW II torpedo bomber same Comet kit plan Dr John Martin MIAMA club won Co conut putting up impressive 201 flight Messerschmitt M-20b transport Though Dave Aronsteins Cessna Caravan flew longer Martins scale score higher Millard Wells third Ford 2-AT transport complete simulated corrugation lines its fuselage flying surfaces Aronstein won special mass ROG launch seven Coconuts spectacularly lofty 324 flight still cruising slowly high Minidome arena after other models landed Floridian George Nunez won both mass launch individual flight versions Bush Avenger event best time 1108 Nunez added collection MIAMA trophies taking Pistachio title wellusing Sopwith Triplane no less fellow Floridian Millard Wells went spe cial Ridotto award smallest Scale model complete flight longer 30 seconds Wells did 4-in Beardmore Weebee coaxed 40-second duration Microfilm Duration models returned air once agaln meet inevitably moved its fin ish sometime after 11 pm Saturday night Rela FULL BODY PILOT KIT Contains pilot head hands boots helmet cap goggles full templates easy instruc tions Easy assemble finish Some simple sewing required Fully positionable toot Price #2O8/s scale895 #205-R scale995 #204 scale 1095 #203% scale 1695 *Som5 simple sewing required See Dealer add Dollar dIrect order handling tively few contestants spectators remained slow-flying lightweights battled out closing hours Fittingly Hewitt Phillips Hampton VA Indoor modeler since halcyon days sport prior WW II won Microfilm OldTimer event 2445 FAI event Bob Randolph gained measure good-natured re venge World Champ Jim Richmond run ner-up Cezar Banks outflying both first place flights 4129 4040 12209 total Banks less minute hind him 1:21ll Richmond third l:1821 AMA Hand-Launch Stick Richmond came back win 4220 entitling him Stout Commercial Trophy 1990 Bob Randolph Richard Doig Larry Loucka Dan Belieff completed list award winners As flights ended did 1990 USIC/AMA Nats contest quote Tony Italiano 1990 USIC/Indoor Nate CD start new Indoor flying dec ade came off successful competition turnout best have ever experi enced cooperation great FF Duration/Murphy Continued page 73 provement model propeller design Well impromptu endorsement ought put Bob good stead guys Knights Landing anyway purchased 57 x 3 props Nat Comfort peddles Max-Hog kits sup plies East Coast AJs Free Flight Ser October 1990 179 MMA/NFFS Ind/Clemens Continued page 176 luth MN Santos Dumont Demoiselle turned 518 second place P CULPEPPEE MODELS INC 2526 Washington DubuqnIA 52001 31615834130 THE BEST FUSELAGE JIG EVER PERIOD Provides Solid Support Accurate Building Rugged Construction 7 Ply Aircraft Plywood Provides Ufetime Use Two Sizes Available Regular Fuselages Up 6W Wide Jumbo Fuselages Up 5 Wide Use Own Building Board Work Bench Base Mount Jig Station Uni-Strut Guide Rails Most Versatile Set-tJp Contains Complete Hardware Instructions Including Uni-Strut Information Boa 4 Standard Jig Stations 53795 Boa 4 Jumbo Jig Stations 1995 Two 5 ft long Guide Rails including mounting nuts 2195 IVANS MAGIC GADGET protractor device used Ivan Kristensen accurately measure aileron elevator rudder throw Takes guess work out trimming out airplane quality tool complete instructions logbook carrying case$795 PLJG-IN ADJUSTABLE STAB KIT last can optimize stati Incidence best flight charac teristics pair glass filled nylon adjusters included provide micro screw adjustment smaller front tube Main tube aluminum matching phenalic socket S 695 Include S2 SOiltem UPS esidents Add 6% Sales Tax GATOR RIC PRODUCTS 3713 Pompano Dr acola P132514 476-8639 PLUG-IN WING ADJUSTER KIT Four glass filled nyion brackets included key wing panels front rear allow accurately adjust panel straight flight Complete hardware & instructions$995 WING TUBE & SOCKETS Aluminum alloy tubing plug-in wings Included isa paIr special slip-fit phenolic sockets boild wing structure Now size models 7lBdias2S 895 I/4diax25 995 Ii/zdlax3$3495 vice situated West Coast AJs fers neat socket-head screw Collar adapter assembly use Cox /SA engines cost $125 Its needed because prop shaft hole APC too oversize direct fit stan dard Cox prop drive washer See Landing Prod ucts ad elsewhere magazine vari ous prop sizes available corresponding prices try local hobby shop sizes require AJs 48440 E Leisure Fresno CA 93727 will mail props well adapters Tell em read about FF Duration Under new management Thats what sign over door Fresno Model Airplane Co says companys originator Marion Crowder has sold business lifelong friend fellow modeler Steve Gunther new ad dress 2512 E Menlo Fresno CA 93710 may remember previous reviews FMACs repro-renditions vintage Rubber En durance models such Miss Worlds Fair Flying Cloud Jr etc others still available Steve announces new re lease Super Snooper Modelcrafts answer Korda Cabin kit comes complete Japanese tissue wheels rolled plans etc price $2195 plus $250 shipping can send Steve SASE want complete bro chure offerings Balloon teehnology pressurized baby pac ifiers pen bladder fuel systems give fits particularly smaller 020- 15-size en gines guess am people need third hand get things function properly before tubing connection pops off model get spray job raw glow fuel again guess prefer pinch-off fuel sys tems flood-off type because also less messy waste less fuel Attempting pinch off pacifier good practice either exert much line pressure timer mechanisms retain sufficient spring pressure jobparticularly using plastic-geared toy mechanisms Suction fuel systems arent greatest alterna tive because have own set draw backs risk improperly tuned engines re fuse lean out after launchor worse yet lean out quit immediately after launch era multiple-short-flight marathons boo-boo like could cost place trophy line Before era pen bladders pacifiers used closed fuel systems tapping pressure line engines crankcase routed fuel tank usually metal within model tapped pressure pushed fuel tank through another line engines intake venturi system could rigged either pinch-off flood-off somewhat re liable pinch-off mode compared pacifier system same mode because fuel line pressure exerted usually great pacifier-type systems primary hiccups system maze plastic tubing required weight metal tank its multiple soldered-brass-tube outlets todays concept building ultraligbt mod els smaller engines involved separate fuel tank housing fuel lines fittings makes closed/crankcase-pressurized system seem little impractical What needed lightweight pressur ized system exerts enough pressure fuel offset hazards suction fuel sys tem much exceed pinch-off AT TENTION ALL MODELERS! Rtt/L F/F CRAFTSMAN MODELS pleased aemuece inlredaclien eta REIIOLIITIBNARY eeo mudel icy ted Finish leg friend System Desiyned serious modeler mind uniqueteol system provides honds-oft huildingand tinisbing unlike have ever en per enced Estremely simple Inusel beginners can nyc build like pruteosionals Simply sand us numeuddress $100 will rushour complete PHOTO illustrated bru thure Examine thrvugly Weure sure youll want makeu neeFlNISHlN FRltD future! Osao MCdis S ii OgaIntwdbIuO46074 capability plastic toy-timer mechanisms answer use penny balloon really little thats new about balloon fuei tank concept Actually its roots may react farther back other two pressurized sys tems since Jim Walker Control Line show man used post-WW II years Fire ball CL planes flew performances varioui contests across country Lee Campbell Campbells Custom Kits gol interested using balloon fuel tanks couple years ago supplied pair 01 Crockett fittings intended use pacifiers showed used bal loons reed-valve engines claimed worked better lesser pressure ex erted partially filled balloon compared blown-up pacifier gotta try says I found balloon tank much easier less messy handle reed-valve engines rat smoother lower line pressure did pacifiers Crockett fittings finally got lost misplaced tried hand fabricat ing own out short lengths aluminum tub ing about 1A-in length robber auto wind shield wiper hose just coated outside aluminum tubing little epoxy pushed ii through wiper hose allowed epoxy te cure would make up dozen time because always giving away fellow model ers help alleviate some pressuresystem woes use smallest balloons can find partic ularly like little water bomb balloons thai come plastic bags 50 about 79C As directions package say Stretch before flating will decrease eventual line pres sure fuel pumped balloon pull Start Flying Right $100 forcitur c*j~f Control-line Qflda\t5PbCialties 4 Prijon4uifWing Cores 4 %nNeaidi-To-AssensbIe Kits Low As $3295 4 Texas SlowGOtcha 460 Kits 4 Bladders Tubing giLines Fittings PlansWires etc eoREH&isE-A 760 Waltonvile Rd Hummeistown PA 17036 717 566-3810 180 Model Aviation RAINBOW RUNNER 25 or 45 GIfl PRIilsKN 510 E Arrow Highway San Dimas CA 91773 POLISH IRLINES Official Carrier U S Scale Team New York 212-869-1074 Miami/Ft Lauderdale 305-731-3711 Chicago 312-236-3388 Montreal PQ 514-844-2674 Los Angeles 213-658-5656 Toronto Ont 416-236-4242 Toll-free 800-223-0593 balloon over homemade wiper-hose fitting until neck balloon has swallowed about % hose roll lip balloon back over itself thus making serve its own rubberband squeezing balloon around length wiper hose should suffice good seal dont intend expand bal loon too much leak situation occurs can double #10 dethermalizer rubberband around fitting over neck balloon addi tional safeguard Should require fuel ca pacity situation simply use larger bal loon Some experience via trial error may required match various engine tank capac ity situations Should inside diameter hose too large just slip appropriate size neoprene tubing over aluminum tube fill gap stuff balloon tank inside fuselage improves overall appearance mod el can hang balloon anywhere done conventional pacifier systems Yet exposed pacifiers pen bladders balloons dangling under launched Power model have always looked bit indecent After days flying peel off old balloon throw away Put new next session Since balloons inexpensive mess yucky next time out Bring em back alive labels caught tip volunteered Marvin Mace let ter Ralph Prey turn reprinted text Satellite Newsletter Marvin says rest Tn-City Texas Free Flight Team members have obtaining small sevenline stick-on address labels well-known Walter Drake Company $398 plus $100 shipping netted him 250 labels reading thusly Free Flight Model Reward Return Call Collect Marvin R Mace 107 Country Lane Seguin TX 78155 Phone 512 379-0036 Marvin says gang travels quite few con tests year loses share models process However attributes use label increased number re covered models late dont intend build 250 models just use up supply neat address stickers says can also paste model boxes tents lawn chairs motorcycles other items frequently misplaced lost have fan Walter Drake Com pany years peruse issue companys catalogbut nowhere have ever found seven-line sticker advertised Ive just thumbed through 1990 midsummer issue same result Apparently special re quest order Texans get different catalog Hoosiers Anyway Marvin says gets am certain docs intend try luck ordering some suppose should change name Marvin R Mace make sure order honored have typing version return plea same covering material intend use models pylon such tissue silkspan becomes part model finish doping fuelprooflng complete same swatch cut shape apply dope top wing about cen ter section notice starts Finder Please Noti1 ends $$ Reward $$ some times have buy back some real pieces junk dollar signs seem very effective label quit using years ago standard AMA model identification label can pur chase through AMA Headquarters may just personal opinion dont care state ment thereon declaring Unauthorized pos session can lead prosecution under law farmer ever finds model carrying figure chances thing getting stomped much greater chances being notified lost balsa-stick creations whereabouts dream up own label send order Walter Drake Sons 50 Drake Bldg Colorado Springs CO 80940 Tell em Marvin sent Newsletter spotlight have following column length time may wondering feature used cluded session abruptly discontinued answer simple have covered entire list newsletters associated Free Flight clubs sponsor receive probably few others out faith fully serve club purpose obviously cant review what dont receive name mailing list club newsletter ad dress column heading perhaps could added will appreciated spot light will certainly find newsletter some point time have thought number times might serve some useful purpose provide list column newsletters costs current ad dresses However dont start new year expect some much informa tion may changed before gets print Newsletter costs editors have way chang ing years end regular basis mat ter docs content some newsletters October 1990 181 * * Long Engine Life * * Use BRU LINE Air Cleaner Completely Fuel Proof Nylon Rubber Parts Cat No 102 Air Cleaner Coarse $275 Cat No202Air CleanerFine$275 Replacement Inserts Cat No 104 PkI2 Inserts Coarse $239 Cat No 204 Pkl2 Inserts Fine $239 FITS MOST ENGINES 25and UP SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER IF UNAVAILABLE LOCALLY SEND TO Bru Line Industries Inc o Box 3780 Center Line Michigan 48015 Add $2 50 sh pp ng M ch gan residents add 4% sales taxi change editors whims interest within club situation isnt detrimental except extent increases difficulty keep ing current grip information have always interest what other mod elers across country doing pursuit Free Flight activities newsletters excellent vehicle accomplishing sin gle significant advantage being colum nist puts center excitementeven though cannot always present wish thank contrib ute grass roots media purpose furthering Free Flight feel respon sibility column relay may significant interest larger audiences following have mentioned before some time have fan particular segment Fresno Model News currently edited Bill Booth Fresno Gas Model Club Sel dom does segment contain anything much would considered news technical pertinent informational viewpoint though caps human interest category am referring Corkys Corner usually single page issue gives wifes point view respect hubbys hobby Most items supplies club editor might overlook hectic tempo attempting adequately cover contest get little fly ing himself might choose offer little heartfelt sym pathy crashed models rather awestruck feats winners com ment about some toddler carries toy air plane everywhere making engine noises mouth attempting mimic authentic noises generated real toy airplanes dads granddads world Whos ill whos gotten well wife furnished great baked beans last club cookout has moved area has moved out old friendships renewed new ones made some ways socializing express ing mutual concern may important pect hobby Anyway Corky Mullen am great fan yours Please continue keep us straying too far reality thing Should readersand especially wives readerscare get womans viewpoint things men pursuit Free Flight fun might wish subscribe Fresno Model News 4215 E Clay Fresno CA 93702 Twelve dollars 12 issues will cover cost Meanwhile til next session see down wind FF Old-Timers/Baker Continued page 75 original possible Oh know some us too paid visit Jim Clems workshop once Witch Doctor-Country Boy Clem Speed Indoor Clem working Zipper using original plans structurally much improved P&W kit plans Because first Zipper had Dennymite hoped use time aroundand just old Dennymite same model same type tank right wheels having trouble finding exact type motor mount told him use Hayes ny lon Jim wouldnt consider ever flies Zipper will see hear smell like flew 1939 will payoff After Jim has enough tro phies can assure Recently saw short filler piece newspa per saying six people killed fight ing between remote tribes New Guinea dispute over prepare pig feast cel ebrate peace treaty got out hand Sometimet think disputes over rules categories ol model planes gets bit out hand too once small aquarium few Tiger Barb fish destroyed other trying estab lish dominance within such limited territory five gallons important Go fly model have some fun think Jim Clem once signed off letter Have nice transition today Yeah FF Indoor/Tenny Continued page 76 MarylandGoddard NAS Record Trials flying sessions scheduled auditorium Building 8 God dard NAS Saturdays 1200 noon 1000 pm Oct 20 Nov 3 1990 NASA security re quires attendees US citi zens AMA members li cense available inspection ai gate list compiled Tom Vallee must notify Tom advance meet Changes NASA launch sched ules other possible events can preempt auditorium out much warningbe sure Over 750 Select *7 1/4 Scala18 Sheets *eo Size38 5heets *40 Size38 Sheets *Propeller Decais WT snip e Sheets-3siZes 00 80 *Kiii Marhinas onlyte sheets *Nomenclature Markingo 3 Sizes-12 Sheets Biack White copy * Letters Numbers 10 coiors See color chart * Fiaas. American United Kinedom Contederate * Stars Comm 9 Sizes pius Shoal 01 Assorted Sizes * mm Sheets 4-3/4 -28 go 10 Coisro see color chart PRESSURE SENSITiVE R TRANSFER Authentic modei insianios pressare sensilise major decals mater transier tsr 1/4 scaie 40 80 size propeiier decais World War ii kiii mark ings stors hogs letters numbers trimU sheets I I LNORTHEAST SCREEN GRAPHICS 21 FiSHER AVE. EAST LONGMEADOW MA 01023 TEL 413-528-4110A AT LAST An Effective High Tech Engine Cleaner R/C Engines Removes Burned-On Fuel Residue Encrusted Carbon anteed ONLY $695 CA residents add 725% tax Clean Engines-Run Cooler-Last Longer Send Check Money OrderTo AIRBORNE HOBBIES 3764 30TH ST SAN DIEGO CA 92104 619543-9703 182 Model Aviation Electric Flight f Coetrollar Perfect 05 Motors 510 cells month Lightweight 12 OLmoney hack Adjuotohie switching pointguarantee Soideriess terminal ror easy hookup $24 ON/OFF Controller 95 Power nave weight high efficiency osty 806v toss 20 Size 22x13L63 Add SItO shipping Colitorsis residents odd 65% 1163 Too Send Check money order High Sky Foists oossnosoe3929 Kansas St #9 other OOOOOOtOtS oreSan Dleno CA 92104 sins avajishlo DECALS DEALEff S INQUIRES WELCOME
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/10
Page Numbers: 72, 73, 179, 180, 181, 182
NFFS NEWS National Free Flight Society has announced five inductees 1990 its Free Right Hall Fame formal gesture accomplished NFFS Symposium ban quet combined AMA FF Nats US Out door Championships October 19 1990 Vin cennes IN recent press release issued NFFS President Tony Italiano lists noted gentlemen chosen five Woody BlanchardA five-time AMA Na tional Champion produced number model designs featured commer cial model magazines number kitted Emmanuel Fillon FranceWinner 1937 Wakefield Cup has quite active rubber-powered Free Flight over 50 years Robert MeuserHe perpetuated sport Free Right staunch leader NFFS serv ing editor NFFS Digest newsletter respected magazine columnist years Bud RomakA champion both Indoor Outdoor Rubber events culminating World FiD Champion 1976 credited being active promoting interrelations tween US foreign model airplane activities John WorthAs Executive Director AMA 25 years forefront es tablishing maintaining comprehensive orga nization time learned leadership guidance required prestigious 1990 roster NFFS Ten Best Models Year has also made pub lic writing Additional information three-views designs awards will ulti mately forthcoming pages NFFS Symposium manual should available late summer meantime recipients FlA Nordic Towline GliderRI-14 Robert Isaacson FIB Wakefield RubberC-17 Euge niusz Cofalik Poland FlC PowerNo 10 Randy Archer Large AMA PowerA/B Motorvator Robert Dunham II Small AMA PowerA Matchsticks Gil bert Morris Small RubberUnlimited 83 Guenther Nowak Hand-Launched GliderZenith Stan Bud denbohm Indoor Rubber StickPoly Princess Stan Chilton Special AwardElectric power FF Don Hughes Congratulations above contributors Free Flight FF Duration Some members Zeek Squadron Fifties Maryavilie CA Standing left right Wayne Conner Lyman Armstrong Chester Wicker Kneeling John Browniec i wonder what flying site background looks iike neariy forty years ister announced new 130-page volume titled Win fling Indoor Designs contents feature winning Indoor models 1987-89 years represent labor love editors Jerry Nolin Ed Knight Designs vary Scale soap-bubble -covered Endurance models plus Fred Terzian collects dispatches nu merous publications NFFS has formally skeletal view Super Snooper new replica kit Fresno Model Airplane Com pany company has changed hands now owned Steve Gunther Photo Gunther 72 Model Aviation Free Flight Duration Harry Murphy 3824 Oakwood Blvd Anderson IN 46011 Andy George gives gung-ho gesture Cincy Reds beautiful Texan-design Power model Andy agreeable Reds winning Photo snapped WPAFB lots other types such Hand-Launched Glid ers Ornithopters Manhattan Cabins Tis must-have volume Indoor enthusiast model book collectors price $16 postpaid NFFS members good standing $18 postpaid nonmembers Get em theyre hot guys Nat Comfort new NFFS membership chair man taking new duties like junkyard dog takes mailmans leg doesnt let go until become bonafide cardcarrying member society hear membership has increased over fifty percent since first year still outside looking send $15 Nat Comfort 12324 Percevai St Chester VA 23831 will call off dogs Sic em Nat Another address note can get list model plans available NFFS Model Plans Service Thats Bob Klipp 10115 Newbold Dr St Louis MO 63137 Send him SASE shall receive listing fullsize plans oodles current time-honored designs Tell him FF Duration sent Marysville Zeek Squadron Lyman Armstrong sent fabulous photo Fifties shows some old Marysville CA Zeek fliers Lyman standing middle Veco 31-powered 575 B/C Zeek flanked left Wayne Connor right Chester Wicker McCoy 19-powered A/B kit versions short guy front John Brownlee hA Zeek powered what looks Atwood 049 Zeek popular Free Flight design early glow-powered eraor what refer days Nostalgia Gas era As know have rendered six chapters Zeek chronicles pages date seventh final epi sode should readied next session holdup three-view have yet com plete nature swift sy kid stuff Hank Nystrom Mad Ball Timer King spoke toy last columnAugust 1990 issue put onto prod uct called Slip-It space age lubricant claims number uses particular Hank highly recommends lubricating plastic gears Mad Ball Tomy toys guess RC guys use servos like found containers hanging wail behind counter Indy R/C manufacturer claims single applica tion penetrates leaves invisible durable super-slippery surface contact depositing two-micron-thick coating As personal testimo niai pesky Tomy timer tended stick about 10 pinch-off post took contrary contraption Out model merely gave tiny machine quick lube job Slip instant fix cant find product anywhere locaic write Micro Research Inc PO Box 2777 Danbury CT 06813 information can get some APCs FF No Ip instance APC doesnt stand ail-purpose capsule Instead its contraction Advanced Precision Com posites new plastic propellers made Land ing Products Knights Landing CA Are confused yet rate new airscrews beginning show up Free Flight sites area Theyve seen variety sizes such 57 x 3 7 x 3 8 x 4 9 x 4 larger power plants shown accompanying photo Actually company claims manufac ture whopping 52 different combinations di ameters pitches Wow Thats almost varieties Heinz has pickies props quite unique appearance scimitarshaped tips APC folks claim de sign feature produces higher thrust efficiency contributing sound suppression obtained half-dozen APC props week ago have yet bolt engine However did catch testimoniai Bob Beecroft El Torbellino newsletter sez difference amazing airplanes retrimmed less incidence right trim tab took about seven flights get back groove 051 Cox TD ran APC 22500 rpm Strong dont think stronger ground Cox prop What did seem different rpm air engine unload air cause model did some high-speed stunts start ing about six seven seconds Out hadnt before aiso seemed get off VTO vertical takeoft much quickly just exploded off ground compared previous performance seemed good deal altitude gained well Theres no ques tion mind prop significant im Continued page 179 October 1990 73 Rudy Kiulber displays Cox TO 020-powered Zoot Suit British Nostalgia Gas design mid-Fifties Mylar cQvering flying surfaces transparent top opaque bot tom coloring inside surface its lightweight flies great Photo taken WPAFB simple inexpensive pressurized Tuel system made tram aluminum tubing short piece windshield wiper hose miniballoon Bind rubberband youll get super suction Slip new space age lubricant used oiling moving parts Mad Ball Tomy Toy mechanisms month Murphy reviews Slip some new APC propellers - NED GOOD AIRMEN ightest pilots available Lifelike vinyl latex rubber Sportsman Barnstormer Full Body Bust BUST PILOT KIT Contains pilot head helmet sport cap goggles jacket Easy assemble end finish price #108-A scale NEW 595 #lO&/e scale595 #105-% scale #104-/4 scale #103-1A scale ederation ROG Thats curious name interesting event 29 people showed up fly ts origins go back 20 years Delaware Federation Model Airplane Clubs East Coast organization started beginner event simple ROG rise-off-ground models weighing least six grams Four years ago Walt Eggert Doug Barber decided increase lure challenge event altering rules Present-day FROGs must weigh least 31 grams use six-inch plas tic propeller have maximum wing area 30 sq Theyve quickly evolved hybrids using typical Indoor bracing very long motor sticks lightweight plastic film covering high aspect ratio flying surfaces high-tech structure pulled along behind rap idly spinning plastic propeller powered loop rubber some 50 length stretched 27 ft during winding models sure fly Competing both state teams individuals FROGers put up flights over six minutes number topping seven Washington State team Dave Aronstein Andrew Ta gliafico won best two-flight total 2539 Aronsteins flight 717 Jim Clem took dividual FROG title high time 751 MIAMA Grand PrIx brought some unique events models competition Held Sat urday final day USIC/Nats meeting 11h11 till C.eie WIdSh.tieg 1/4 Scale Kits $12995 Epoxy/GFoam Construction Drawings AndFormula 120 Pylon Sport Kit Price ping Cards WelcomedOhio Residents Add 7% JET PILOT KIT Pilot has molded jet helmet Contains face mask oxygen hose Extreme ly Reslistic Weighs less oz price #3O8-/s scale 595 #3071/7 scale 695 ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS See dealer first order direct Add $100 shipping NYS residents add 7/o tax Send check money order CODS OK Send $100 tor catalog Pistachio Scale models no longer six inches spans no greater eight inches Coconut Scale sort Stand-off Rubber Scale event 36-in larger monoplanes 30-in better multiplanes minimum weight ounce monoplanes showed up President George Bush Grumman Avenger event required contestants build 20-in replicas President Bushs WW II torpedo bomber same Comet kit plan Dr John Martin MIAMA club won Co conut putting up impressive 201 flight Messerschmitt M-20b transport Though Dave Aronsteins Cessna Caravan flew longer Martins scale score higher Millard Wells third Ford 2-AT transport complete simulated corrugation lines its fuselage flying surfaces Aronstein won special mass ROG launch seven Coconuts spectacularly lofty 324 flight still cruising slowly high Minidome arena after other models landed Floridian George Nunez won both mass launch individual flight versions Bush Avenger event best time 1108 Nunez added collection MIAMA trophies taking Pistachio title wellusing Sopwith Triplane no less fellow Floridian Millard Wells went spe cial Ridotto award smallest Scale model complete flight longer 30 seconds Wells did 4-in Beardmore Weebee coaxed 40-second duration Microfilm Duration models returned air once agaln meet inevitably moved its fin ish sometime after 11 pm Saturday night Rela FULL BODY PILOT KIT Contains pilot head hands boots helmet cap goggles full templates easy instruc tions Easy assemble finish Some simple sewing required Fully positionable toot Price #2O8/s scale895 #205-R scale995 #204 scale 1095 #203% scale 1695 *Som5 simple sewing required See Dealer add Dollar dIrect order handling tively few contestants spectators remained slow-flying lightweights battled out closing hours Fittingly Hewitt Phillips Hampton VA Indoor modeler since halcyon days sport prior WW II won Microfilm OldTimer event 2445 FAI event Bob Randolph gained measure good-natured re venge World Champ Jim Richmond run ner-up Cezar Banks outflying both first place flights 4129 4040 12209 total Banks less minute hind him 1:21ll Richmond third l:1821 AMA Hand-Launch Stick Richmond came back win 4220 entitling him Stout Commercial Trophy 1990 Bob Randolph Richard Doig Larry Loucka Dan Belieff completed list award winners As flights ended did 1990 USIC/AMA Nats contest quote Tony Italiano 1990 USIC/Indoor Nate CD start new Indoor flying dec ade came off successful competition turnout best have ever experi enced cooperation great FF Duration/Murphy Continued page 73 provement model propeller design Well impromptu endorsement ought put Bob good stead guys Knights Landing anyway purchased 57 x 3 props Nat Comfort peddles Max-Hog kits sup plies East Coast AJs Free Flight Ser October 1990 179 MMA/NFFS Ind/Clemens Continued page 176 luth MN Santos Dumont Demoiselle turned 518 second place P CULPEPPEE MODELS INC 2526 Washington DubuqnIA 52001 31615834130 THE BEST FUSELAGE JIG EVER PERIOD Provides Solid Support Accurate Building Rugged Construction 7 Ply Aircraft Plywood Provides Ufetime Use Two Sizes Available Regular Fuselages Up 6W Wide Jumbo Fuselages Up 5 Wide Use Own Building Board Work Bench Base Mount Jig Station Uni-Strut Guide Rails Most Versatile Set-tJp Contains Complete Hardware Instructions Including Uni-Strut Information Boa 4 Standard Jig Stations 53795 Boa 4 Jumbo Jig Stations 1995 Two 5 ft long Guide Rails including mounting nuts 2195 IVANS MAGIC GADGET protractor device used Ivan Kristensen accurately measure aileron elevator rudder throw Takes guess work out trimming out airplane quality tool complete instructions logbook carrying case$795 PLJG-IN ADJUSTABLE STAB KIT last can optimize stati Incidence best flight charac teristics pair glass filled nylon adjusters included provide micro screw adjustment smaller front tube Main tube aluminum matching phenalic socket S 695 Include S2 SOiltem UPS esidents Add 6% Sales Tax GATOR RIC PRODUCTS 3713 Pompano Dr acola P132514 476-8639 PLUG-IN WING ADJUSTER KIT Four glass filled nyion brackets included key wing panels front rear allow accurately adjust panel straight flight Complete hardware & instructions$995 WING TUBE & SOCKETS Aluminum alloy tubing plug-in wings Included isa paIr special slip-fit phenolic sockets boild wing structure Now size models 7lBdias2S 895 I/4diax25 995 Ii/zdlax3$3495 vice situated West Coast AJs fers neat socket-head screw Collar adapter assembly use Cox /SA engines cost $125 Its needed because prop shaft hole APC too oversize direct fit stan dard Cox prop drive washer See Landing Prod ucts ad elsewhere magazine vari ous prop sizes available corresponding prices try local hobby shop sizes require AJs 48440 E Leisure Fresno CA 93727 will mail props well adapters Tell em read about FF Duration Under new management Thats what sign over door Fresno Model Airplane Co says companys originator Marion Crowder has sold business lifelong friend fellow modeler Steve Gunther new ad dress 2512 E Menlo Fresno CA 93710 may remember previous reviews FMACs repro-renditions vintage Rubber En durance models such Miss Worlds Fair Flying Cloud Jr etc others still available Steve announces new re lease Super Snooper Modelcrafts answer Korda Cabin kit comes complete Japanese tissue wheels rolled plans etc price $2195 plus $250 shipping can send Steve SASE want complete bro chure offerings Balloon teehnology pressurized baby pac ifiers pen bladder fuel systems give fits particularly smaller 020- 15-size en gines guess am people need third hand get things function properly before tubing connection pops off model get spray job raw glow fuel again guess prefer pinch-off fuel sys tems flood-off type because also less messy waste less fuel Attempting pinch off pacifier good practice either exert much line pressure timer mechanisms retain sufficient spring pressure jobparticularly using plastic-geared toy mechanisms Suction fuel systems arent greatest alterna tive because have own set draw backs risk improperly tuned engines re fuse lean out after launchor worse yet lean out quit immediately after launch era multiple-short-flight marathons boo-boo like could cost place trophy line Before era pen bladders pacifiers used closed fuel systems tapping pressure line engines crankcase routed fuel tank usually metal within model tapped pressure pushed fuel tank through another line engines intake venturi system could rigged either pinch-off flood-off somewhat re liable pinch-off mode compared pacifier system same mode because fuel line pressure exerted usually great pacifier-type systems primary hiccups system maze plastic tubing required weight metal tank its multiple soldered-brass-tube outlets todays concept building ultraligbt mod els smaller engines involved separate fuel tank housing fuel lines fittings makes closed/crankcase-pressurized system seem little impractical What needed lightweight pressur ized system exerts enough pressure fuel offset hazards suction fuel sys tem much exceed pinch-off AT TENTION ALL MODELERS! Rtt/L F/F CRAFTSMAN MODELS pleased aemuece inlredaclien eta REIIOLIITIBNARY eeo mudel icy ted Finish leg friend System Desiyned serious modeler mind uniqueteol system provides honds-oft huildingand tinisbing unlike have ever en per enced Estremely simple Inusel beginners can nyc build like pruteosionals Simply sand us numeuddress $100 will rushour complete PHOTO illustrated bru thure Examine thrvugly Weure sure youll want makeu neeFlNISHlN FRltD future! Osao MCdis S ii OgaIntwdbIuO46074 capability plastic toy-timer mechanisms answer use penny balloon really little thats new about balloon fuei tank concept Actually its roots may react farther back other two pressurized sys tems since Jim Walker Control Line show man used post-WW II years Fire ball CL planes flew performances varioui contests across country Lee Campbell Campbells Custom Kits gol interested using balloon fuel tanks couple years ago supplied pair 01 Crockett fittings intended use pacifiers showed used bal loons reed-valve engines claimed worked better lesser pressure ex erted partially filled balloon compared blown-up pacifier gotta try says I found balloon tank much easier less messy handle reed-valve engines rat smoother lower line pressure did pacifiers Crockett fittings finally got lost misplaced tried hand fabricat ing own out short lengths aluminum tub ing about 1A-in length robber auto wind shield wiper hose just coated outside aluminum tubing little epoxy pushed ii through wiper hose allowed epoxy te cure would make up dozen time because always giving away fellow model ers help alleviate some pressuresystem woes use smallest balloons can find partic ularly like little water bomb balloons thai come plastic bags 50 about 79C As directions package say Stretch before flating will decrease eventual line pres sure fuel pumped balloon pull Start Flying Right $100 forcitur c*j~f Control-line Qflda\t5PbCialties 4 Prijon4uifWing Cores 4 %nNeaidi-To-AssensbIe Kits Low As $3295 4 Texas SlowGOtcha 460 Kits 4 Bladders Tubing giLines Fittings PlansWires etc eoREH&isE-A 760 Waltonvile Rd Hummeistown PA 17036 717 566-3810 180 Model Aviation RAINBOW RUNNER 25 or 45 GIfl PRIilsKN 510 E Arrow Highway San Dimas CA 91773 POLISH IRLINES Official Carrier U S Scale Team New York 212-869-1074 Miami/Ft Lauderdale 305-731-3711 Chicago 312-236-3388 Montreal PQ 514-844-2674 Los Angeles 213-658-5656 Toronto Ont 416-236-4242 Toll-free 800-223-0593 balloon over homemade wiper-hose fitting until neck balloon has swallowed about % hose roll lip balloon back over itself thus making serve its own rubberband squeezing balloon around length wiper hose should suffice good seal dont intend expand bal loon too much leak situation occurs can double #10 dethermalizer rubberband around fitting over neck balloon addi tional safeguard Should require fuel ca pacity situation simply use larger bal loon Some experience via trial error may required match various engine tank capac ity situations Should inside diameter hose too large just slip appropriate size neoprene tubing over aluminum tube fill gap stuff balloon tank inside fuselage improves overall appearance mod el can hang balloon anywhere done conventional pacifier systems Yet exposed pacifiers pen bladders balloons dangling under launched Power model have always looked bit indecent After days flying peel off old balloon throw away Put new next session Since balloons inexpensive mess yucky next time out Bring em back alive labels caught tip volunteered Marvin Mace let ter Ralph Prey turn reprinted text Satellite Newsletter Marvin says rest Tn-City Texas Free Flight Team members have obtaining small sevenline stick-on address labels well-known Walter Drake Company $398 plus $100 shipping netted him 250 labels reading thusly Free Flight Model Reward Return Call Collect Marvin R Mace 107 Country Lane Seguin TX 78155 Phone 512 379-0036 Marvin says gang travels quite few con tests year loses share models process However attributes use label increased number re covered models late dont intend build 250 models just use up supply neat address stickers says can also paste model boxes tents lawn chairs motorcycles other items frequently misplaced lost have fan Walter Drake Com pany years peruse issue companys catalogbut nowhere have ever found seven-line sticker advertised Ive just thumbed through 1990 midsummer issue same result Apparently special re quest order Texans get different catalog Hoosiers Anyway Marvin says gets am certain docs intend try luck ordering some suppose should change name Marvin R Mace make sure order honored have typing version return plea same covering material intend use models pylon such tissue silkspan becomes part model finish doping fuelprooflng complete same swatch cut shape apply dope top wing about cen ter section notice starts Finder Please Noti1 ends $$ Reward $$ some times have buy back some real pieces junk dollar signs seem very effective label quit using years ago standard AMA model identification label can pur chase through AMA Headquarters may just personal opinion dont care state ment thereon declaring Unauthorized pos session can lead prosecution under law farmer ever finds model carrying figure chances thing getting stomped much greater chances being notified lost balsa-stick creations whereabouts dream up own label send order Walter Drake Sons 50 Drake Bldg Colorado Springs CO 80940 Tell em Marvin sent Newsletter spotlight have following column length time may wondering feature used cluded session abruptly discontinued answer simple have covered entire list newsletters associated Free Flight clubs sponsor receive probably few others out faith fully serve club purpose obviously cant review what dont receive name mailing list club newsletter ad dress column heading perhaps could added will appreciated spot light will certainly find newsletter some point time have thought number times might serve some useful purpose provide list column newsletters costs current ad dresses However dont start new year expect some much informa tion may changed before gets print Newsletter costs editors have way chang ing years end regular basis mat ter docs content some newsletters October 1990 181 * * Long Engine Life * * Use BRU LINE Air Cleaner Completely Fuel Proof Nylon Rubber Parts Cat No 102 Air Cleaner Coarse $275 Cat No202Air CleanerFine$275 Replacement Inserts Cat No 104 PkI2 Inserts Coarse $239 Cat No 204 Pkl2 Inserts Fine $239 FITS MOST ENGINES 25and UP SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER IF UNAVAILABLE LOCALLY SEND TO Bru Line Industries Inc o Box 3780 Center Line Michigan 48015 Add $2 50 sh pp ng M ch gan residents add 4% sales taxi change editors whims interest within club situation isnt detrimental except extent increases difficulty keep ing current grip information have always interest what other mod elers across country doing pursuit Free Flight activities newsletters excellent vehicle accomplishing sin gle significant advantage being colum nist puts center excitementeven though cannot always present wish thank contrib ute grass roots media purpose furthering Free Flight feel respon sibility column relay may significant interest larger audiences following have mentioned before some time have fan particular segment Fresno Model News currently edited Bill Booth Fresno Gas Model Club Sel dom does segment contain anything much would considered news technical pertinent informational viewpoint though caps human interest category am referring Corkys Corner usually single page issue gives wifes point view respect hubbys hobby Most items supplies club editor might overlook hectic tempo attempting adequately cover contest get little fly ing himself might choose offer little heartfelt sym pathy crashed models rather awestruck feats winners com ment about some toddler carries toy air plane everywhere making engine noises mouth attempting mimic authentic noises generated real toy airplanes dads granddads world Whos ill whos gotten well wife furnished great baked beans last club cookout has moved area has moved out old friendships renewed new ones made some ways socializing express ing mutual concern may important pect hobby Anyway Corky Mullen am great fan yours Please continue keep us straying too far reality thing Should readersand especially wives readerscare get womans viewpoint things men pursuit Free Flight fun might wish subscribe Fresno Model News 4215 E Clay Fresno CA 93702 Twelve dollars 12 issues will cover cost Meanwhile til next session see down wind FF Old-Timers/Baker Continued page 75 original possible Oh know some us too paid visit Jim Clems workshop once Witch Doctor-Country Boy Clem Speed Indoor Clem working Zipper using original plans structurally much improved P&W kit plans Because first Zipper had Dennymite hoped use time aroundand just old Dennymite same model same type tank right wheels having trouble finding exact type motor mount told him use Hayes ny lon Jim wouldnt consider ever flies Zipper will see hear smell like flew 1939 will payoff After Jim has enough tro phies can assure Recently saw short filler piece newspa per saying six people killed fight ing between remote tribes New Guinea dispute over prepare pig feast cel ebrate peace treaty got out hand Sometimet think disputes over rules categories ol model planes gets bit out hand too once small aquarium few Tiger Barb fish destroyed other trying estab lish dominance within such limited territory five gallons important Go fly model have some fun think Jim Clem once signed off letter Have nice transition today Yeah FF Indoor/Tenny Continued page 76 MarylandGoddard NAS Record Trials flying sessions scheduled auditorium Building 8 God dard NAS Saturdays 1200 noon 1000 pm Oct 20 Nov 3 1990 NASA security re quires attendees US citi zens AMA members li cense available inspection ai gate list compiled Tom Vallee must notify Tom advance meet Changes NASA launch sched ules other possible events can preempt auditorium out much warningbe sure Over 750 Select *7 1/4 Scala18 Sheets *eo Size38 5heets *40 Size38 Sheets *Propeller Decais WT snip e Sheets-3siZes 00 80 *Kiii Marhinas onlyte sheets *Nomenclature Markingo 3 Sizes-12 Sheets Biack White copy * Letters Numbers 10 coiors See color chart * Fiaas. American United Kinedom Contederate * Stars Comm 9 Sizes pius Shoal 01 Assorted Sizes * mm Sheets 4-3/4 -28 go 10 Coisro see color chart PRESSURE SENSITiVE R TRANSFER Authentic modei insianios pressare sensilise major decals mater transier tsr 1/4 scaie 40 80 size propeiier decais World War ii kiii mark ings stors hogs letters numbers trimU sheets I I LNORTHEAST SCREEN GRAPHICS 21 FiSHER AVE. EAST LONGMEADOW MA 01023 TEL 413-528-4110A AT LAST An Effective High Tech Engine Cleaner R/C Engines Removes Burned-On Fuel Residue Encrusted Carbon anteed ONLY $695 CA residents add 725% tax Clean Engines-Run Cooler-Last Longer Send Check Money OrderTo AIRBORNE HOBBIES 3764 30TH ST SAN DIEGO CA 92104 619543-9703 182 Model Aviation Electric Flight f Coetrollar Perfect 05 Motors 510 cells month Lightweight 12 OLmoney hack Adjuotohie switching pointguarantee Soideriess terminal ror easy hookup $24 ON/OFF Controller 95 Power nave weight high efficiency osty 806v toss 20 Size 22x13L63 Add SItO shipping Colitorsis residents odd 65% 1163 Too Send Check money order High Sky Foists oossnosoe3929 Kansas St #9 other OOOOOOtOtS oreSan Dleno CA 92104 sins avajishlo DECALS DEALEff S INQUIRES WELCOME
Edition: Model Aviation - 1990/10
Page Numbers: 72, 73, 179, 180, 181, 182
NFFS NEWS National Free Flight Society has announced five inductees 1990 its Free Right Hall Fame formal gesture accomplished NFFS Symposium ban quet combined AMA FF Nats US Out door Championships October 19 1990 Vin cennes IN recent press release issued NFFS President Tony Italiano lists noted gentlemen chosen five Woody BlanchardA five-time AMA Na tional Champion produced number model designs featured commer cial model magazines number kitted Emmanuel Fillon FranceWinner 1937 Wakefield Cup has quite active rubber-powered Free Flight over 50 years Robert MeuserHe perpetuated sport Free Right staunch leader NFFS serv ing editor NFFS Digest newsletter respected magazine columnist years Bud RomakA champion both Indoor Outdoor Rubber events culminating World FiD Champion 1976 credited being active promoting interrelations tween US foreign model airplane activities John WorthAs Executive Director AMA 25 years forefront es tablishing maintaining comprehensive orga nization time learned leadership guidance required prestigious 1990 roster NFFS Ten Best Models Year has also made pub lic writing Additional information three-views designs awards will ulti mately forthcoming pages NFFS Symposium manual should available late summer meantime recipients FlA Nordic Towline GliderRI-14 Robert Isaacson FIB Wakefield RubberC-17 Euge niusz Cofalik Poland FlC PowerNo 10 Randy Archer Large AMA PowerA/B Motorvator Robert Dunham II Small AMA PowerA Matchsticks Gil bert Morris Small RubberUnlimited 83 Guenther Nowak Hand-Launched GliderZenith Stan Bud denbohm Indoor Rubber StickPoly Princess Stan Chilton Special AwardElectric power FF Don Hughes Congratulations above contributors Free Flight FF Duration Some members Zeek Squadron Fifties Maryavilie CA Standing left right Wayne Conner Lyman Armstrong Chester Wicker Kneeling John Browniec i wonder what flying site background looks iike neariy forty years ister announced new 130-page volume titled Win fling Indoor Designs contents feature winning Indoor models 1987-89 years represent labor love editors Jerry Nolin Ed Knight Designs vary Scale soap-bubble -covered Endurance models plus Fred Terzian collects dispatches nu merous publications NFFS has formally skeletal view Super Snooper new replica kit Fresno Model Airplane Com pany company has changed hands now owned Steve Gunther Photo Gunther 72 Model Aviation Free Flight Duration Harry Murphy 3824 Oakwood Blvd Anderson IN 46011 Andy George gives gung-ho gesture Cincy Reds beautiful Texan-design Power model Andy agreeable Reds winning Photo snapped WPAFB lots other types such Hand-Launched Glid ers Ornithopters Manhattan Cabins Tis must-have volume Indoor enthusiast model book collectors price $16 postpaid NFFS members good standing $18 postpaid nonmembers Get em theyre hot guys Nat Comfort new NFFS membership chair man taking new duties like junkyard dog takes mailmans leg doesnt let go until become bonafide cardcarrying member society hear membership has increased over fifty percent since first year still outside looking send $15 Nat Comfort 12324 Percevai St Chester VA 23831 will call off dogs Sic em Nat Another address note can get list model plans available NFFS Model Plans Service Thats Bob Klipp 10115 Newbold Dr St Louis MO 63137 Send him SASE shall receive listing fullsize plans oodles current time-honored designs Tell him FF Duration sent Marysville Zeek Squadron Lyman Armstrong sent fabulous photo Fifties shows some old Marysville CA Zeek fliers Lyman standing middle Veco 31-powered 575 B/C Zeek flanked left Wayne Connor right Chester Wicker McCoy 19-powered A/B kit versions short guy front John Brownlee hA Zeek powered what looks Atwood 049 Zeek popular Free Flight design early glow-powered eraor what refer days Nostalgia Gas era As know have rendered six chapters Zeek chronicles pages date seventh final epi sode should readied next session holdup three-view have yet com plete nature swift sy kid stuff Hank Nystrom Mad Ball Timer King spoke toy last columnAugust 1990 issue put onto prod uct called Slip-It space age lubricant claims number uses particular Hank highly recommends lubricating plastic gears Mad Ball Tomy toys guess RC guys use servos like found containers hanging wail behind counter Indy R/C manufacturer claims single applica tion penetrates leaves invisible durable super-slippery surface contact depositing two-micron-thick coating As personal testimo niai pesky Tomy timer tended stick about 10 pinch-off post took contrary contraption Out model merely gave tiny machine quick lube job Slip instant fix cant find product anywhere locaic write Micro Research Inc PO Box 2777 Danbury CT 06813 information can get some APCs FF No Ip instance APC doesnt stand ail-purpose capsule Instead its contraction Advanced Precision Com posites new plastic propellers made Land ing Products Knights Landing CA Are confused yet rate new airscrews beginning show up Free Flight sites area Theyve seen variety sizes such 57 x 3 7 x 3 8 x 4 9 x 4 larger power plants shown accompanying photo Actually company claims manufac ture whopping 52 different combinations di ameters pitches Wow Thats almost varieties Heinz has pickies props quite unique appearance scimitarshaped tips APC folks claim de sign feature produces higher thrust efficiency contributing sound suppression obtained half-dozen APC props week ago have yet bolt engine However did catch testimoniai Bob Beecroft El Torbellino newsletter sez difference amazing airplanes retrimmed less incidence right trim tab took about seven flights get back groove 051 Cox TD ran APC 22500 rpm Strong dont think stronger ground Cox prop What did seem different rpm air engine unload air cause model did some high-speed stunts start ing about six seven seconds Out hadnt before aiso seemed get off VTO vertical takeoft much quickly just exploded off ground compared previous performance seemed good deal altitude gained well Theres no ques tion mind prop significant im Continued page 179 October 1990 73 Rudy Kiulber displays Cox TO 020-powered Zoot Suit British Nostalgia Gas design mid-Fifties Mylar cQvering flying surfaces transparent top opaque bot tom coloring inside surface its lightweight flies great Photo taken WPAFB simple inexpensive pressurized Tuel system made tram aluminum tubing short piece windshield wiper hose miniballoon Bind rubberband youll get super suction Slip new space age lubricant used oiling moving parts Mad Ball Tomy Toy mechanisms month Murphy reviews Slip some new APC propellers - NED GOOD AIRMEN ightest pilots available Lifelike vinyl latex rubber Sportsman Barnstormer Full Body Bust BUST PILOT KIT Contains pilot head helmet sport cap goggles jacket Easy assemble end finish price #108-A scale NEW 595 #lO&/e scale595 #105-% scale #104-/4 scale #103-1A scale ederation ROG Thats curious name interesting event 29 people showed up fly ts origins go back 20 years Delaware Federation Model Airplane Clubs East Coast organization started beginner event simple ROG rise-off-ground models weighing least six grams Four years ago Walt Eggert Doug Barber decided increase lure challenge event altering rules Present-day FROGs must weigh least 31 grams use six-inch plas tic propeller have maximum wing area 30 sq Theyve quickly evolved hybrids using typical Indoor bracing very long motor sticks lightweight plastic film covering high aspect ratio flying surfaces high-tech structure pulled along behind rap idly spinning plastic propeller powered loop rubber some 50 length stretched 27 ft during winding models sure fly Competing both state teams individuals FROGers put up flights over six minutes number topping seven Washington State team Dave Aronstein Andrew Ta gliafico won best two-flight total 2539 Aronsteins flight 717 Jim Clem took dividual FROG title high time 751 MIAMA Grand PrIx brought some unique events models competition Held Sat urday final day USIC/Nats meeting 11h11 till C.eie WIdSh.tieg 1/4 Scale Kits $12995 Epoxy/GFoam Construction Drawings AndFormula 120 Pylon Sport Kit Price ping Cards WelcomedOhio Residents Add 7% JET PILOT KIT Pilot has molded jet helmet Contains face mask oxygen hose Extreme ly Reslistic Weighs less oz price #3O8-/s scale 595 #3071/7 scale 695 ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS See dealer first order direct Add $100 shipping NYS residents add 7/o tax Send check money order CODS OK Send $100 tor catalog Pistachio Scale models no longer six inches spans no greater eight inches Coconut Scale sort Stand-off Rubber Scale event 36-in larger monoplanes 30-in better multiplanes minimum weight ounce monoplanes showed up President George Bush Grumman Avenger event required contestants build 20-in replicas President Bushs WW II torpedo bomber same Comet kit plan Dr John Martin MIAMA club won Co conut putting up impressive 201 flight Messerschmitt M-20b transport Though Dave Aronsteins Cessna Caravan flew longer Martins scale score higher Millard Wells third Ford 2-AT transport complete simulated corrugation lines its fuselage flying surfaces Aronstein won special mass ROG launch seven Coconuts spectacularly lofty 324 flight still cruising slowly high Minidome arena after other models landed Floridian George Nunez won both mass launch individual flight versions Bush Avenger event best time 1108 Nunez added collection MIAMA trophies taking Pistachio title wellusing Sopwith Triplane no less fellow Floridian Millard Wells went spe cial Ridotto award smallest Scale model complete flight longer 30 seconds Wells did 4-in Beardmore Weebee coaxed 40-second duration Microfilm Duration models returned air once agaln meet inevitably moved its fin ish sometime after 11 pm Saturday night Rela FULL BODY PILOT KIT Contains pilot head hands boots helmet cap goggles full templates easy instruc tions Easy assemble finish Some simple sewing required Fully positionable toot Price #2O8/s scale895 #205-R scale995 #204 scale 1095 #203% scale 1695 *Som5 simple sewing required See Dealer add Dollar dIrect order handling tively few contestants spectators remained slow-flying lightweights battled out closing hours Fittingly Hewitt Phillips Hampton VA Indoor modeler since halcyon days sport prior WW II won Microfilm OldTimer event 2445 FAI event Bob Randolph gained measure good-natured re venge World Champ Jim Richmond run ner-up Cezar Banks outflying both first place flights 4129 4040 12209 total Banks less minute hind him 1:21ll Richmond third l:1821 AMA Hand-Launch Stick Richmond came back win 4220 entitling him Stout Commercial Trophy 1990 Bob Randolph Richard Doig Larry Loucka Dan Belieff completed list award winners As flights ended did 1990 USIC/AMA Nats contest quote Tony Italiano 1990 USIC/Indoor Nate CD start new Indoor flying dec ade came off successful competition turnout best have ever experi enced cooperation great FF Duration/Murphy Continued page 73 provement model propeller design Well impromptu endorsement ought put Bob good stead guys Knights Landing anyway purchased 57 x 3 props Nat Comfort peddles Max-Hog kits sup plies East Coast AJs Free Flight Ser October 1990 179 MMA/NFFS Ind/Clemens Continued page 176 luth MN Santos Dumont Demoiselle turned 518 second place P CULPEPPEE MODELS INC 2526 Washington DubuqnIA 52001 31615834130 THE BEST FUSELAGE JIG EVER PERIOD Provides Solid Support Accurate Building Rugged Construction 7 Ply Aircraft Plywood Provides Ufetime Use Two Sizes Available Regular Fuselages Up 6W Wide Jumbo Fuselages Up 5 Wide Use Own Building Board Work Bench Base Mount Jig Station Uni-Strut Guide Rails Most Versatile Set-tJp Contains Complete Hardware Instructions Including Uni-Strut Information Boa 4 Standard Jig Stations 53795 Boa 4 Jumbo Jig Stations 1995 Two 5 ft long Guide Rails including mounting nuts 2195 IVANS MAGIC GADGET protractor device used Ivan Kristensen accurately measure aileron elevator rudder throw Takes guess work out trimming out airplane quality tool complete instructions logbook carrying case$795 PLJG-IN ADJUSTABLE STAB KIT last can optimize stati Incidence best flight charac teristics pair glass filled nylon adjusters included provide micro screw adjustment smaller front tube Main tube aluminum matching phenalic socket S 695 Include S2 SOiltem UPS esidents Add 6% Sales Tax GATOR RIC PRODUCTS 3713 Pompano Dr acola P132514 476-8639 PLUG-IN WING ADJUSTER KIT Four glass filled nyion brackets included key wing panels front rear allow accurately adjust panel straight flight Complete hardware & instructions$995 WING TUBE & SOCKETS Aluminum alloy tubing plug-in wings Included isa paIr special slip-fit phenolic sockets boild wing structure Now size models 7lBdias2S 895 I/4diax25 995 Ii/zdlax3$3495 vice situated West Coast AJs fers neat socket-head screw Collar adapter assembly use Cox /SA engines cost $125 Its needed because prop shaft hole APC too oversize direct fit stan dard Cox prop drive washer See Landing Prod ucts ad elsewhere magazine vari ous prop sizes available corresponding prices try local hobby shop sizes require AJs 48440 E Leisure Fresno CA 93727 will mail props well adapters Tell em read about FF Duration Under new management Thats what sign over door Fresno Model Airplane Co says companys originator Marion Crowder has sold business lifelong friend fellow modeler Steve Gunther new ad dress 2512 E Menlo Fresno CA 93710 may remember previous reviews FMACs repro-renditions vintage Rubber En durance models such Miss Worlds Fair Flying Cloud Jr etc others still available Steve announces new re lease Super Snooper Modelcrafts answer Korda Cabin kit comes complete Japanese tissue wheels rolled plans etc price $2195 plus $250 shipping can send Steve SASE want complete bro chure offerings Balloon teehnology pressurized baby pac ifiers pen bladder fuel systems give fits particularly smaller 020- 15-size en gines guess am people need third hand get things function properly before tubing connection pops off model get spray job raw glow fuel again guess prefer pinch-off fuel sys tems flood-off type because also less messy waste less fuel Attempting pinch off pacifier good practice either exert much line pressure timer mechanisms retain sufficient spring pressure jobparticularly using plastic-geared toy mechanisms Suction fuel systems arent greatest alterna tive because have own set draw backs risk improperly tuned engines re fuse lean out after launchor worse yet lean out quit immediately after launch era multiple-short-flight marathons boo-boo like could cost place trophy line Before era pen bladders pacifiers used closed fuel systems tapping pressure line engines crankcase routed fuel tank usually metal within model tapped pressure pushed fuel tank through another line engines intake venturi system could rigged either pinch-off flood-off somewhat re liable pinch-off mode compared pacifier system same mode because fuel line pressure exerted usually great pacifier-type systems primary hiccups system maze plastic tubing required weight metal tank its multiple soldered-brass-tube outlets todays concept building ultraligbt mod els smaller engines involved separate fuel tank housing fuel lines fittings makes closed/crankcase-pressurized system seem little impractical What needed lightweight pressur ized system exerts enough pressure fuel offset hazards suction fuel sys tem much exceed pinch-off AT TENTION ALL MODELERS! Rtt/L F/F CRAFTSMAN MODELS pleased aemuece inlredaclien eta REIIOLIITIBNARY eeo mudel icy ted Finish leg friend System Desiyned serious modeler mind uniqueteol system provides honds-oft huildingand tinisbing unlike have ever en per enced Estremely simple Inusel beginners can nyc build like pruteosionals Simply sand us numeuddress $100 will rushour complete PHOTO illustrated bru thure Examine thrvugly Weure sure youll want makeu neeFlNISHlN FRltD future! Osao MCdis S ii OgaIntwdbIuO46074 capability plastic toy-timer mechanisms answer use penny balloon really little thats new about balloon fuei tank concept Actually its roots may react farther back other two pressurized sys tems since Jim Walker Control Line show man used post-WW II years Fire ball CL planes flew performances varioui contests across country Lee Campbell Campbells Custom Kits gol interested using balloon fuel tanks couple years ago supplied pair 01 Crockett fittings intended use pacifiers showed used bal loons reed-valve engines claimed worked better lesser pressure ex erted partially filled balloon compared blown-up pacifier gotta try says I found balloon tank much easier less messy handle reed-valve engines rat smoother lower line pressure did pacifiers Crockett fittings finally got lost misplaced tried hand fabricat ing own out short lengths aluminum tub ing about 1A-in length robber auto wind shield wiper hose just coated outside aluminum tubing little epoxy pushed ii through wiper hose allowed epoxy te cure would make up dozen time because always giving away fellow model ers help alleviate some pressuresystem woes use smallest balloons can find partic ularly like little water bomb balloons thai come plastic bags 50 about 79C As directions package say Stretch before flating will decrease eventual line pres sure fuel pumped balloon pull Start Flying Right $100 forcitur c*j~f Control-line Qflda\t5PbCialties 4 Prijon4uifWing Cores 4 %nNeaidi-To-AssensbIe Kits Low As $3295 4 Texas SlowGOtcha 460 Kits 4 Bladders Tubing giLines Fittings PlansWires etc eoREH&isE-A 760 Waltonvile Rd Hummeistown PA 17036 717 566-3810 180 Model Aviation RAINBOW RUNNER 25 or 45 GIfl PRIilsKN 510 E Arrow Highway San Dimas CA 91773 POLISH IRLINES Official Carrier U S Scale Team New York 212-869-1074 Miami/Ft Lauderdale 305-731-3711 Chicago 312-236-3388 Montreal PQ 514-844-2674 Los Angeles 213-658-5656 Toronto Ont 416-236-4242 Toll-free 800-223-0593 balloon over homemade wiper-hose fitting until neck balloon has swallowed about % hose roll lip balloon back over itself thus making serve its own rubberband squeezing balloon around length wiper hose should suffice good seal dont intend expand bal loon too much leak situation occurs can double #10 dethermalizer rubberband around fitting over neck balloon addi tional safeguard Should require fuel ca pacity situation simply use larger bal loon Some experience via trial error may required match various engine tank capac ity situations Should inside diameter hose too large just slip appropriate size neoprene tubing over aluminum tube fill gap stuff balloon tank inside fuselage improves overall appearance mod el can hang balloon anywhere done conventional pacifier systems Yet exposed pacifiers pen bladders balloons dangling under launched Power model have always looked bit indecent After days flying peel off old balloon throw away Put new next session Since balloons inexpensive mess yucky next time out Bring em back alive labels caught tip volunteered Marvin Mace let ter Ralph Prey turn reprinted text Satellite Newsletter Marvin says rest Tn-City Texas Free Flight Team members have obtaining small sevenline stick-on address labels well-known Walter Drake Company $398 plus $100 shipping netted him 250 labels reading thusly Free Flight Model Reward Return Call Collect Marvin R Mace 107 Country Lane Seguin TX 78155 Phone 512 379-0036 Marvin says gang travels quite few con tests year loses share models process However attributes use label increased number re covered models late dont intend build 250 models just use up supply neat address stickers says can also paste model boxes tents lawn chairs motorcycles other items frequently misplaced lost have fan Walter Drake Com pany years peruse issue companys catalogbut nowhere have ever found seven-line sticker advertised Ive just thumbed through 1990 midsummer issue same result Apparently special re quest order Texans get different catalog Hoosiers Anyway Marvin says gets am certain docs intend try luck ordering some suppose should change name Marvin R Mace make sure order honored have typing version return plea same covering material intend use models pylon such tissue silkspan becomes part model finish doping fuelprooflng complete same swatch cut shape apply dope top wing about cen ter section notice starts Finder Please Noti1 ends $$ Reward $$ some times have buy back some real pieces junk dollar signs seem very effective label quit using years ago standard AMA model identification label can pur chase through AMA Headquarters may just personal opinion dont care state ment thereon declaring Unauthorized pos session can lead prosecution under law farmer ever finds model carrying figure chances thing getting stomped much greater chances being notified lost balsa-stick creations whereabouts dream up own label send order Walter Drake Sons 50 Drake Bldg Colorado Springs CO 80940 Tell em Marvin sent Newsletter spotlight have following column length time may wondering feature used cluded session abruptly discontinued answer simple have covered entire list newsletters associated Free Flight clubs sponsor receive probably few others out faith fully serve club purpose obviously cant review what dont receive name mailing list club newsletter ad dress column heading perhaps could added will appreciated spot light will certainly find newsletter some point time have thought number times might serve some useful purpose provide list column newsletters costs current ad dresses However dont start new year expect some much informa tion may changed before gets print Newsletter costs editors have way chang ing years end regular basis mat ter docs content some newsletters October 1990 181 * * Long Engine Life * * Use BRU LINE Air Cleaner Completely Fuel Proof Nylon Rubber Parts Cat No 102 Air Cleaner Coarse $275 Cat No202Air CleanerFine$275 Replacement Inserts Cat No 104 PkI2 Inserts Coarse $239 Cat No 204 Pkl2 Inserts Fine $239 FITS MOST ENGINES 25and UP SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER IF UNAVAILABLE LOCALLY SEND TO Bru Line Industries Inc o Box 3780 Center Line Michigan 48015 Add $2 50 sh pp ng M ch gan residents add 4% sales taxi change editors whims interest within club situation isnt detrimental except extent increases difficulty keep ing current grip information have always interest what other mod elers across country doing pursuit Free Flight activities newsletters excellent vehicle accomplishing sin gle significant advantage being colum nist puts center excitementeven though cannot always present wish thank contrib ute grass roots media purpose furthering Free Flight feel respon sibility column relay may significant interest larger audiences following have mentioned before some time have fan particular segment Fresno Model News currently edited Bill Booth Fresno Gas Model Club Sel dom does segment contain anything much would considered news technical pertinent informational viewpoint though caps human interest category am referring Corkys Corner usually single page issue gives wifes point view respect hubbys hobby Most items supplies club editor might overlook hectic tempo attempting adequately cover contest get little fly ing himself might choose offer little heartfelt sym pathy crashed models rather awestruck feats winners com ment about some toddler carries toy air plane everywhere making engine noises mouth attempting mimic authentic noises generated real toy airplanes dads granddads world Whos ill whos gotten well wife furnished great baked beans last club cookout has moved area has moved out old friendships renewed new ones made some ways socializing express ing mutual concern may important pect hobby Anyway Corky Mullen am great fan yours Please continue keep us straying too far reality thing Should readersand especially wives readerscare get womans viewpoint things men pursuit Free Flight fun might wish subscribe Fresno Model News 4215 E Clay Fresno CA 93702 Twelve dollars 12 issues will cover cost Meanwhile til next session see down wind FF Old-Timers/Baker Continued page 75 original possible Oh know some us too paid visit Jim Clems workshop once Witch Doctor-Country Boy Clem Speed Indoor Clem working Zipper using original plans structurally much improved P&W kit plans Because first Zipper had Dennymite hoped use time aroundand just old Dennymite same model same type tank right wheels having trouble finding exact type motor mount told him use Hayes ny lon Jim wouldnt consider ever flies Zipper will see hear smell like flew 1939 will payoff After Jim has enough tro phies can assure Recently saw short filler piece newspa per saying six people killed fight ing between remote tribes New Guinea dispute over prepare pig feast cel ebrate peace treaty got out hand Sometimet think disputes over rules categories ol model planes gets bit out hand too once small aquarium few Tiger Barb fish destroyed other trying estab lish dominance within such limited territory five gallons important Go fly model have some fun think Jim Clem once signed off letter Have nice transition today Yeah FF Indoor/Tenny Continued page 76 MarylandGoddard NAS Record Trials flying sessions scheduled auditorium Building 8 God dard NAS Saturdays 1200 noon 1000 pm Oct 20 Nov 3 1990 NASA security re quires attendees US citi zens AMA members li cense available inspection ai gate list compiled Tom Vallee must notify Tom advance meet Changes NASA launch sched ules other possible events can preempt auditorium out much warningbe sure Over 750 Select *7 1/4 Scala18 Sheets *eo Size38 5heets *40 Size38 Sheets *Propeller Decais WT snip e Sheets-3siZes 00 80 *Kiii Marhinas onlyte sheets *Nomenclature Markingo 3 Sizes-12 Sheets Biack White copy * Letters Numbers 10 coiors See color chart * Fiaas. 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