POWER FLIERS dont publish So says Keith Hoover seeks solve problem editing 1992 NFFS Resource Book Power Modelsthe State Art press release recently received indication will quite formidable effort Its Keiths intent cover virtually aspect power flying winning current designs classics -Satellites Pearls Stardusters etc Also featured will sections individual components techniques such adjustment finishing innovative design international design props fuels proposed format reminiscent used successfully Frank Zaic classic Yearbook series point soliciting call papers invited review power modeling experience submit contribution says Keith Articles models plans ideas will assessed aptness originality value power fliers has years since project scope has attempted should plenty worthy material Submit proposals Keith Hoover 1 South 224 Rochdale Lombard Illinois 60148 Free Flight Hall Fame Tony Italiano Chairman NFFS Hall Fame Committee announces 1991 inductees Joseph Ehrhardt deceasedJoe early wide-awake modelers applied ideas winning formula winning Wakefield 1930 time 258 backed up 1931 again wonthis time flight 451 M William GieskiengAn experimenter area advanced technology Bill has pathfinder variable geometry surfaces including flapped wings folded/extendible wings Milton L Huguelet deceasedAn aggressive thorough champion As young Chicago Aeronut made personal challenge learn could peers list contest wins very impressive designs have published Richard W ObarskiA versatile fellow excellence both Indoor Outdoor activities also Chicago Aeronut long list contest wins As engineer developed new type product test equipment well products model trade Carl R WheeleyA quiet thoughtful individual upgraded Model Aviation magazine respected forum modeling interests including balanced coverage beginner expert levels credentials include winning World Championships 1954 Senator FAI Power model New Products Bradley Model Products 1337 Pine Sap Ct Orlando FL 32825 just released latest catalog features composite materials towhooks timers accessories Latest addition BMP product line model TH-0 1 injection-molded towhook hook molded hard plastic metal parts being springs towhook shaft adjustment screws latching arm Thus entire hook assembly very light 15 grams including mounting shell suitable either A-l FIH A-2 FlA Other featured products various sizes forms carbon fiber Kevlar Fiberglas glider-related items tailbooms towline tow reels electronic DT timer SASE will get full catalog Doug Galbreath 3408 Ibpsail Place Davis CA 95616 advises working several new products released over next few months can prepared First metal FlC front end assembly designed Nelson 15 engine features engine mount brake fuel system cowl joint venture Doug New Yorks Ed Keck Price determined Doug Ed figure ways reduce man-hours project maintain quality prototype next Galbreath item will audio tach features such 50 through 50000 rpm range time-delay on-off switch hold feature allow user view peak rpm particular run item pre-production time availability expected sometime 1992 Price audio tach expected somewhere neighborhood $175 Currently experimental reworked Holland Hornet AMA use Hornet case used newly-crafted piston wrist pin crankshaft Continued page 168 January 1992 65 Duration Jim Haught 3069 Sovereign Drive Cincinnati OH 45251 Now isnt what its about Authors six-year-old son Robby Cincinnati OH holds third-place trophy hand-held cata pult glider called Crusher Robby placed third first-ever contest slept trophy night Wouldnt have Former USA team member Dale Mateer Centerville OH prepares new FiC model test flight Model features built-up stab aluminum-covered D-box Decora tive stars wing actually hide wrinkles aluminum skin DT stress Fred Wunsche holds Ralph Kuenz pre pares Curtiss Robin flight FAC contest Lawrenceville IL Bob Gutal Betnieflem PA snows state-ofthe-art FiC Model Features aluminum skin wing stab Nelson 15 engine car bon fiber tail boom Site Lost Hills CA Heres view TH-O1 circle tow hook Bradley Model Products mentioned text Lightweight molded hook suitable A-i F1H A-2 FlA Uwb wrngspan47~ after sport mrcraft ever 35-400a radio 4duv Rd air NC 27004 FF Indoor/Tenny Continued page 166 microswitch magnetic reed relay such window door sensor sold alarm systems magnet turned counter shaft LED interrupter sensors latter two sensors magnetic LED affect feel winder Whichever switch element use must connect across contacts calculator equals key decide use down-counting too simplest way may use separate switch put sensor across M- key contacts expect have explicit details next time Keep rubber clean Jim Clem have both problems getting dirt particular Tan rubber solution have two small bottles filled water some detergent second clear water Any motor suspected being dirty shaken thoroughly first second bottle fresh lube applied much quicker thorough other method cleaning motors Ive seen Indoor Prop Solutions Lester Garber has produced very comprehensive booklet designing building Indoor props manufactured matching kit building prop pitch gauge want smoothrunning props want understand about Indoor props gauge kit $1295 ostage booklet $395 plus $1 postage Order either G & L Aero 2324 East 5th St Duluth MN 55812 Tel 218/728-6841 Autogyro Record Don Slusarczyk built autogyro shown photo set new Senior Category IV record 1211 flight Akron airdock 1990 Labor Day weekend also has set Senior Category II records same modelE FF Duration/Naught Continued page 65 resulting plain-bearing engine prototype form has power up real good TD land hand grenade syndrome know love says Doug forgotten full line Selig timers carried Galbreath single-function DT timer currently priced $20 through 5-function FtC model $41 order assure quality product timers cleaned run Doug prior shipment Gail Gewains Composite Structures Technology Box 4615 Lancaster CA 93539 sent samples graphite filler used reinforcing highly loaded parts carbon strip now produced in-house CST Also new newsletter Tech Notes applications tips techniques toll-free order number 1-800-3381C5T will get expanded CST headquarters hA September 1991 column high-dollar 1/2A has sparked number opinions what future holds event Bob Beecroft Carlsbad CA pointed out now exists plain-bearing Shuriken thus making proposal reclassify ball-bearing engines obsolete Bob has also done extensive testing Shurikens vs Tee Dees see Flyoff No 15 results touches idea seems very common among ADAPTOR ThROW-A-WAY YOUR COLLETS CHUCK& WRENCH USE OUR ADAPTOR & KEYLESS CHUCK __ 0 TO 5I32CAPONAY DREMEL POWER TOOLS RUNS 100% TRUE & CONCENTRIC AT FULL R PM NO501 ADAPTOR ESS CHUCK $1895 DREMEL 850390 DO NOT NEED ADAPTOR TO USE KEYLESS CHUCI STEEL SAW AND ARBOR HARDENED GROUND & POUSHED STEEL USED FOR CUTflNG PLASliC WOOD SOFT MErALS LEXAN PLEXIGLASS & FTC AVAILABLE IN 006008 010 012 014 016 018 020 023 025 028 032 THICKNESS V OUTSIDE DIAMEFER @ $675 EA NO 502ARBOR$600 NO 5031 4 X 114 SAW $600 OUR SAWS ONLY WORK WITH OUR ARBOR 7 MICRO SELF5TARTING TORCH No need ffint matches Just press Piezo Self-Starting button micro size adjustable flame sums 2370 up ro 3 hours Operates standard cigarette lighter butane refillable Tank fits comfortably palm hand made high-impact rubber uflows safe non slip comfortable grip Supplied can butane MT770 Blow Toct $3500 liih canei bulanel MT771 Butane 5 oz 5600 EASTERN TOOL& SUPPLY CO 149 GRAND ST NYC NY 10013 WRITE FOR CATALOG $300 ORDERS 212-925-1006 WHEN ORDERING PPDADD $300 OFFICE 212-226-3740 CODADD$500 FAX 212-925-1010 letters Ive received dont know what answer Shuriken runs great notes Ill still use Cox motors until start getting beat regularly CS Competition Engines bout Tee Dee-only class Unlimited Floridas Chuck Stanley agrees Tee Dee still king Florida though have ordered Shuriken am planning use until can no longer competitiveor Ill use F1J Doug Galbreath takes slightly different approach Without rules change making new class like Super going Continued page 170 QUALITY FIBERGLASS*FRENCH TR-260 * -Stroke Engine__ KITS 416 587-3610U ITR-26e*I SPAN710 AREA858sq ENG 90-120 4 CYCLE WT APPROX 7p14 K1T FEATURES3 $18499 USLIGHTWEIGHT FIBERGLASS FUSELAGE COWL CANOPY ANDI ORDER BY PHONE 7 DAYS b WEEKWHEEL PANTS BALSA COVERED FOAM WING WITH LE-TE IN PLACE AND SANDED SELECTED BALSA 416 5204192 CUT STAB RUDDER ELEVATORS & AILERONS T6 ALUMINUM IADD $1500 postageLANDING GEARS HARDWARE AND INSTRUCTIONS Info $200 GUADROTECH Fax 416 283-6538 5110w 2 weeksferdeluerp 3148 KINGSTON RD STE 202 BOX 158 SCARBOROUGH aNT MiM 1P4 CANADA AVIATION CIIgISTMAS GIFTS SALE VALUABLE COUPON rFlying paper CORSAIR Precut/colored W/MOTOFl $412 $61 ___ Precolored GIFT glidersI ~jckers& envelopes 24/$5 C ATALOG 13000 planes $18 Refundable what order over $2511 en PAPER AIRPLANE club $1500______ AnwL cazto -dz o R AIRPLANES 433 NIHOA STREET KAHULUI HI 9632 USA ISeI ~oLp eA 68 Model Aviation BRA AJER AIRCRAFT DESIGNS BRD KITS FLY BEST WS66-883sqin.90-1082C1204C Length 60 Weight 9511051b Also Avail able Extra 230 Version Extra 3tXPRICE $240 WS 66 -883 sqin th 59 90- 108 2C 12040 Weight 95/lOSIb Sukhoi SU-26MPRICE $240 WS 52 1050 sqin Length b4 weIght 95110Slb UltimatePRICE $295 KITS INCLUDE Epoxyglass fuse bellypan cowl cock pit lpants applicable Virgin bead foam wing cores wings 1 piece internal farmers machine cut birch ACP t ply Illustrated construction manual Clear butyrate canopy Preformed T-6 aluminum landing gear Plug stab kit TO ORDER CALL 215-759-3179 VISAIMC ACCEPTED FF Duration/Haught Continued page 168 using engines think should address problem possibly handicap ball bearing engines would okay easy does add event could solve problem However Doug notes dont think guys trying use engines have seen great improvement flying get good climb performance simply makes airplane size can handle problems Really handicap ball bearing engines would probably kill use us own observation over contest season new engines gradually becoming common using still minority percentage top fliers using smaller still still some performance availability problems solved both Shuriken CS overcome would expect currently fence begin using new engines Whither Nostalgia Nostalgia events continue rapid increase popularity some growing pains Rules yet consistent across country confusion has led some rather heated disagreements both off flying field about what isnt Nostalgia-legal model what event supposed represent Bob Larsh has leaders attempting establish some unified Nostalgia rules offers thoughts some problems faced Nostalgia fliers contest directors guess anything win guys will always us look very end-of-the-spectrum models build put very latest engine law allows pop 60% nitro go broke really arent too far off being modern AMA particular Bob outspoken about British designs 1955-56 period feature rear fins long tail moment high pylons just fail see anything nostalgic about ships says guess long have competition will have situation unless ban such models know would drastic measure maybe its time decided what want Nostalgia mean us What should Nostalgia represent Its gain popularity clearly indicates stay conflicting factions argue over engine/design Continued page 174 170 Model Aviation r.. 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MVI DUSD liws iemdw quiet cc9tKa teehnoaogy noe 1OI n ri i 4 VIDEOS FREE 12-i1$CAIEMASTERSLM VEGAS 91 USA tARVEBASlIfts$1935 Ii-ii NJ lNILScALEUASTERSAERODROE IZFREYEWfOZ MFG ViSIT WdDAIIPARSDNS ng1WwSMftANEcNlIfts$1995 9110 Madel Enpo p Gun W Palm Bch Fl SAA Las Vegas 91 NW 2 ..$1995 #9 calemasters Champs Irving TX hidOey Scalemasters 90 San Diego Aerospace Mus2 91995 90 NW Intl Scalemasters Farragut Park-Athol ID Chumplin Fighter Museum wlLOu Proctor W Seaplane Champs Santa Monica Mus Flying 2 *1995 90 Top Gun Invitational Mesa AZ W Model Eopo2 His51995I 89 Scalemasters Champs St Louis ake Havus~ yjSchneider Cup Races2 irsS1995 - 99 US Natlo Scale & Seaplanes W Seaplane .4CtiampsPlanesof Fame East Moo EAA Moo DshkontrVisitC zw/Ralph Beck Chicago Mu Sci & Ina 2 95 7194- 99 Top Gun Champs Coral Springs FL Proctor Aloatros IBDVA Preview at Seaplane Site NW l Scalemasters Proctor N-il Test Flight Bob Martins C ECurtiss Racer2 97 Las Vegas Sculemasters Champs Proctor Jenny Test Flight '99 Scalemasters Champs Ft Knox Museum mSig Mfg Museum O Engines tor N-28 1Const & Teat Flight Seaplanes 4 Hrs #2-99 Scalemasters Chumps Ft Knox Museum Sig Mfg Tour USAF Museum Tour d Engines Proctor N 28Test Flight 99 NW SeaplaneChamps Proctor N-29 Conot n Hanger Tour2 His*1995 1 87 Las Vegas Scalemanters Champs tor Jenny fPrototypeTour Proctortnterprises ProctorJennyTeot Flights CD 92 NW Seaplane Champs 3 Hns 45 Mis. *1995 Special Edition br Proctor Enterprises Afbutroo OVA Brief Constr Engine & Radio litutall& Test Flighty -2 $1995 Cwtiss JN4D Jenny Plans FUN SCAIE tOO incyes 1904 0g 11 lbs 8 sheets w/instructiOnS $1995 10807 SE STACY CT PORTLAND OR 97266 PHONE 503 653-2578 PAL & SECAM ORDERS ENTERPRISES 17 MILPERA CRESCENT WANTIRNA VIC 3r52 AUSTRALIA 0t 3999VHS-BETA WHEN YOU FORGET\OUR UNITS REMEMBER RC System NICd Batteries chargers need padwgel Cycler-Charget... *23996 Fits 48V Re 96V Tx packs PIus 9750 5&H Others available write call gular Model. *4696 ForPlus $750 P&HFor field kit 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POWER FLIERS dont publish So says Keith Hoover seeks solve problem editing 1992 NFFS Resource Book Power Modelsthe State Art press release recently received indication will quite formidable effort Its Keiths intent cover virtually aspect power flying winning current designs classics -Satellites Pearls Stardusters etc Also featured will sections individual components techniques such adjustment finishing innovative design international design props fuels proposed format reminiscent used successfully Frank Zaic classic Yearbook series point soliciting call papers invited review power modeling experience submit contribution says Keith Articles models plans ideas will assessed aptness originality value power fliers has years since project scope has attempted should plenty worthy material Submit proposals Keith Hoover 1 South 224 Rochdale Lombard Illinois 60148 Free Flight Hall Fame Tony Italiano Chairman NFFS Hall Fame Committee announces 1991 inductees Joseph Ehrhardt deceasedJoe early wide-awake modelers applied ideas winning formula winning Wakefield 1930 time 258 backed up 1931 again wonthis time flight 451 M William GieskiengAn experimenter area advanced technology Bill has pathfinder variable geometry surfaces including flapped wings folded/extendible wings Milton L Huguelet deceasedAn aggressive thorough champion As young Chicago Aeronut made personal challenge learn could peers list contest wins very impressive designs have published Richard W ObarskiA versatile fellow excellence both Indoor Outdoor activities also Chicago Aeronut long list contest wins As engineer developed new type product test equipment well products model trade Carl R WheeleyA quiet thoughtful individual upgraded Model Aviation magazine respected forum modeling interests including balanced coverage beginner expert levels credentials include winning World Championships 1954 Senator FAI Power model New Products Bradley Model Products 1337 Pine Sap Ct Orlando FL 32825 just released latest catalog features composite materials towhooks timers accessories Latest addition BMP product line model TH-0 1 injection-molded towhook hook molded hard plastic metal parts being springs towhook shaft adjustment screws latching arm Thus entire hook assembly very light 15 grams including mounting shell suitable either A-l FIH A-2 FlA Other featured products various sizes forms carbon fiber Kevlar Fiberglas glider-related items tailbooms towline tow reels electronic DT timer SASE will get full catalog Doug Galbreath 3408 Ibpsail Place Davis CA 95616 advises working several new products released over next few months can prepared First metal FlC front end assembly designed Nelson 15 engine features engine mount brake fuel system cowl joint venture Doug New Yorks Ed Keck Price determined Doug Ed figure ways reduce man-hours project maintain quality prototype next Galbreath item will audio tach features such 50 through 50000 rpm range time-delay on-off switch hold feature allow user view peak rpm particular run item pre-production time availability expected sometime 1992 Price audio tach expected somewhere neighborhood $175 Currently experimental reworked Holland Hornet AMA use Hornet case used newly-crafted piston wrist pin crankshaft Continued page 168 January 1992 65 Duration Jim Haught 3069 Sovereign Drive Cincinnati OH 45251 Now isnt what its about Authors six-year-old son Robby Cincinnati OH holds third-place trophy hand-held cata pult glider called Crusher Robby placed third first-ever contest slept trophy night Wouldnt have Former USA team member Dale Mateer Centerville OH prepares new FiC model test flight Model features built-up stab aluminum-covered D-box Decora tive stars wing actually hide wrinkles aluminum skin DT stress Fred Wunsche holds Ralph Kuenz pre pares Curtiss Robin flight FAC contest Lawrenceville IL Bob Gutal Betnieflem PA snows state-ofthe-art FiC Model Features aluminum skin wing stab Nelson 15 engine car bon fiber tail boom Site Lost Hills CA Heres view TH-O1 circle tow hook Bradley Model Products mentioned text Lightweight molded hook suitable A-i F1H A-2 FlA Uwb wrngspan47~ after sport mrcraft ever 35-400a radio 4duv Rd air NC 27004 FF Indoor/Tenny Continued page 166 microswitch magnetic reed relay such window door sensor sold alarm systems magnet turned counter shaft LED interrupter sensors latter two sensors magnetic LED affect feel winder Whichever switch element use must connect across contacts calculator equals key decide use down-counting too simplest way may use separate switch put sensor across M- key contacts expect have explicit details next time Keep rubber clean Jim Clem have both problems getting dirt particular Tan rubber solution have two small bottles filled water some detergent second clear water Any motor suspected being dirty shaken thoroughly first second bottle fresh lube applied much quicker thorough other method cleaning motors Ive seen Indoor Prop Solutions Lester Garber has produced very comprehensive booklet designing building Indoor props manufactured matching kit building prop pitch gauge want smoothrunning props want understand about Indoor props gauge kit $1295 ostage booklet $395 plus $1 postage Order either G & L Aero 2324 East 5th St Duluth MN 55812 Tel 218/728-6841 Autogyro Record Don Slusarczyk built autogyro shown photo set new Senior Category IV record 1211 flight Akron airdock 1990 Labor Day weekend also has set Senior Category II records same modelE FF Duration/Naught Continued page 65 resulting plain-bearing engine prototype form has power up real good TD land hand grenade syndrome know love says Doug forgotten full line Selig timers carried Galbreath single-function DT timer currently priced $20 through 5-function FtC model $41 order assure quality product timers cleaned run Doug prior shipment Gail Gewains Composite Structures Technology Box 4615 Lancaster CA 93539 sent samples graphite filler used reinforcing highly loaded parts carbon strip now produced in-house CST Also new newsletter Tech Notes applications tips techniques toll-free order number 1-800-3381C5T will get expanded CST headquarters hA September 1991 column high-dollar 1/2A has sparked number opinions what future holds event Bob Beecroft Carlsbad CA pointed out now exists plain-bearing Shuriken thus making proposal reclassify ball-bearing engines obsolete Bob has also done extensive testing Shurikens vs Tee Dees see Flyoff No 15 results touches idea seems very common among ADAPTOR ThROW-A-WAY YOUR COLLETS CHUCK& WRENCH USE OUR ADAPTOR & KEYLESS CHUCK __ 0 TO 5I32CAPONAY DREMEL POWER TOOLS RUNS 100% TRUE & CONCENTRIC AT FULL R PM NO501 ADAPTOR ESS CHUCK $1895 DREMEL 850390 DO NOT NEED ADAPTOR TO USE KEYLESS CHUCI STEEL SAW AND ARBOR HARDENED GROUND & POUSHED STEEL USED FOR CUTflNG PLASliC WOOD SOFT MErALS LEXAN PLEXIGLASS & FTC AVAILABLE IN 006008 010 012 014 016 018 020 023 025 028 032 THICKNESS V OUTSIDE DIAMEFER @ $675 EA NO 502ARBOR$600 NO 5031 4 X 114 SAW $600 OUR SAWS ONLY WORK WITH OUR ARBOR 7 MICRO SELF5TARTING TORCH No need ffint matches Just press Piezo Self-Starting button micro size adjustable flame sums 2370 up ro 3 hours Operates standard cigarette lighter butane refillable Tank fits comfortably palm hand made high-impact rubber uflows safe non slip comfortable grip Supplied can butane MT770 Blow Toct $3500 liih canei bulanel MT771 Butane 5 oz 5600 EASTERN TOOL& SUPPLY CO 149 GRAND ST NYC NY 10013 WRITE FOR CATALOG $300 ORDERS 212-925-1006 WHEN ORDERING PPDADD $300 OFFICE 212-226-3740 CODADD$500 FAX 212-925-1010 letters Ive received dont know what answer Shuriken runs great notes Ill still use Cox motors until start getting beat regularly CS Competition Engines bout Tee Dee-only class Unlimited Floridas Chuck Stanley agrees Tee Dee still king Florida though have ordered Shuriken am planning use until can no longer competitiveor Ill use F1J Doug Galbreath takes slightly different approach Without rules change making new class like Super going Continued page 170 QUALITY FIBERGLASS*FRENCH TR-260 * -Stroke Engine__ KITS 416 587-3610U ITR-26e*I SPAN710 AREA858sq ENG 90-120 4 CYCLE WT APPROX 7p14 K1T FEATURES3 $18499 USLIGHTWEIGHT FIBERGLASS FUSELAGE COWL CANOPY ANDI ORDER BY PHONE 7 DAYS b WEEKWHEEL PANTS BALSA COVERED FOAM WING WITH LE-TE IN PLACE AND SANDED SELECTED BALSA 416 5204192 CUT STAB RUDDER ELEVATORS & AILERONS T6 ALUMINUM IADD $1500 postageLANDING GEARS HARDWARE AND INSTRUCTIONS Info $200 GUADROTECH Fax 416 283-6538 5110w 2 weeksferdeluerp 3148 KINGSTON RD STE 202 BOX 158 SCARBOROUGH aNT MiM 1P4 CANADA AVIATION CIIgISTMAS GIFTS SALE VALUABLE COUPON rFlying paper CORSAIR Precut/colored W/MOTOFl $412 $61 ___ Precolored GIFT glidersI ~jckers& envelopes 24/$5 C ATALOG 13000 planes $18 Refundable what order over $2511 en PAPER AIRPLANE club $1500______ AnwL cazto -dz o R AIRPLANES 433 NIHOA STREET KAHULUI HI 9632 USA ISeI ~oLp eA 68 Model Aviation BRA AJER AIRCRAFT DESIGNS BRD KITS FLY BEST WS66-883sqin.90-1082C1204C Length 60 Weight 9511051b Also Avail able Extra 230 Version Extra 3tXPRICE $240 WS 66 -883 sqin th 59 90- 108 2C 12040 Weight 95/lOSIb Sukhoi SU-26MPRICE $240 WS 52 1050 sqin Length b4 weIght 95110Slb UltimatePRICE $295 KITS INCLUDE Epoxyglass fuse bellypan cowl cock pit lpants applicable Virgin bead foam wing cores wings 1 piece internal farmers machine cut birch ACP t ply Illustrated construction manual Clear butyrate canopy Preformed T-6 aluminum landing gear Plug stab kit TO ORDER CALL 215-759-3179 VISAIMC ACCEPTED FF Duration/Haught Continued page 168 using engines think should address problem possibly handicap ball bearing engines would okay easy does add event could solve problem However Doug notes dont think guys trying use engines have seen great improvement flying get good climb performance simply makes airplane size can handle problems Really handicap ball bearing engines would probably kill use us own observation over contest season new engines gradually becoming common using still minority percentage top fliers using smaller still still some performance availability problems solved both Shuriken CS overcome would expect currently fence begin using new engines Whither Nostalgia Nostalgia events continue rapid increase popularity some growing pains Rules yet consistent across country confusion has led some rather heated disagreements both off flying field about what isnt Nostalgia-legal model what event supposed represent Bob Larsh has leaders attempting establish some unified Nostalgia rules offers thoughts some problems faced Nostalgia fliers contest directors guess anything win guys will always us look very end-of-the-spectrum models build put very latest engine law allows pop 60% nitro go broke really arent too far off being modern AMA particular Bob outspoken about British designs 1955-56 period feature rear fins long tail moment high pylons just fail see anything nostalgic about ships says guess long have competition will have situation unless ban such models know would drastic measure maybe its time decided what want Nostalgia mean us What should Nostalgia represent Its gain popularity clearly indicates stay conflicting factions argue over engine/design Continued page 174 170 Model Aviation r.. WrIE bur-cyb Ot iuemuitug up4o ym What Dust oft 8end m Info -W70 etween 9M* 60u LST. MVI DUSD liws iemdw quiet cc9tKa teehnoaogy noe 1OI n ri i 4 VIDEOS FREE 12-i1$CAIEMASTERSLM VEGAS 91 USA tARVEBASlIfts$1935 Ii-ii NJ lNILScALEUASTERSAERODROE IZFREYEWfOZ MFG ViSIT WdDAIIPARSDNS ng1WwSMftANEcNlIfts$1995 9110 Madel Enpo p Gun W Palm Bch Fl SAA Las Vegas 91 NW 2 ..$1995 #9 calemasters Champs Irving TX hidOey Scalemasters 90 San Diego Aerospace Mus2 91995 90 NW Intl Scalemasters Farragut Park-Athol ID Chumplin Fighter Museum wlLOu Proctor W Seaplane Champs Santa Monica Mus Flying 2 *1995 90 Top Gun Invitational Mesa AZ W Model Eopo2 His51995I 89 Scalemasters Champs St Louis ake Havus~ yjSchneider Cup Races2 irsS1995 - 99 US Natlo Scale & Seaplanes W Seaplane .4CtiampsPlanesof Fame East Moo EAA Moo DshkontrVisitC zw/Ralph Beck Chicago Mu Sci & Ina 2 95 7194- 99 Top Gun Champs Coral Springs FL Proctor Aloatros IBDVA Preview at Seaplane Site NW l Scalemasters Proctor N-il Test Flight Bob Martins C ECurtiss Racer2 97 Las Vegas Sculemasters Champs Proctor Jenny Test Flight '99 Scalemasters Champs Ft Knox Museum mSig Mfg Museum O Engines tor N-28 1Const & Teat Flight Seaplanes 4 Hrs #2-99 Scalemasters Chumps Ft Knox Museum Sig Mfg Tour USAF Museum Tour d Engines Proctor N 28Test Flight 99 NW SeaplaneChamps Proctor N-29 Conot n Hanger Tour2 His*1995 1 87 Las Vegas Scalemanters Champs tor Jenny fPrototypeTour Proctortnterprises ProctorJennyTeot Flights CD 92 NW Seaplane Champs 3 Hns 45 Mis. *1995 Special Edition br Proctor Enterprises Afbutroo OVA Brief Constr Engine & Radio litutall& Test Flighty -2 $1995 Cwtiss JN4D Jenny Plans FUN SCAIE tOO incyes 1904 0g 11 lbs 8 sheets w/instructiOnS $1995 10807 SE STACY CT PORTLAND OR 97266 PHONE 503 653-2578 PAL & SECAM ORDERS ENTERPRISES 17 MILPERA CRESCENT WANTIRNA VIC 3r52 AUSTRALIA 0t 3999VHS-BETA WHEN YOU FORGET\OUR UNITS REMEMBER RC System NICd Batteries chargers need padwgel Cycler-Charget... *23996 Fits 48V Re 96V Tx packs PIus 9750 5&H Others available write call gular Model. *4696 ForPlus $750 P&HFor field kit small PIus $500 P&H electric boat batteriesSpecify 612 24V Heavy Duty Model.. *5895 sport winch large boat andPlus $600 P&H electric power charging batteriesSpecify 6 1 2V CaRa ProductsssE ice esionnanon ox 221 605-9a7-5924Dear riqu nec isvCanton SD 57013 APC PROPELLERS Sound Supression Oesign High Thrust Efficiency Long Fiber Advanced Composite Material Proven Performance US Masters US Nationals Canadian Nationals World Championships Sports Sizes 57x3 7x3 7x4 7x57x67x7 7x8 7x9 7x10 BEACH 8x4 Bx5 8x6 8x7 6x8 8x9 6x10$179 EACH 9x4 9x5 9x69x7 2x8 9x29x10$199EACH 95545 10x3 10x4* 1055* 10x6 10x7 10x8 10x9 lOxiD $229EACH llxB lixY$249EACH 12x6 12x7 12x6.$ 269 EACH Reverse Pitch Pusher 956* 10x6* 10x7*10x8* 11x6*11x7*. $39SEACH Competition 78x4 78x6 78x7 9x65 9x75 9x85 $395EACH 11 slO 11 xli 11 x12 11 x12W 11x13 11x14 12x9 12x9W 12x12 12x12N12x13 12x13N 12x14 125x912SxlO 125x11 125x12 13x9 13x10 $795 EACH 135x9* 135x 125135 x 133* 135x 14 14x6*14x8 l4xIQ 14x 12 14513* 14x 135* 14x 14 144x 105 144x12 144x 13* 15x8 15x1015x11* 15x12 16x6 16x10 16x12$1295 EACH Carbon Fiber* 7Bx4 78x6 78x7$1600 EACH 9x659x75 9x85$2500 EACH New sizes Contact local hobby dealer first doesnt have whet need order direct 91 6-861-6515 Mnsfactwd Landing Podwts PO Box 938 Knight Lending CA 98048 FF Duration/Naught Continued page 170 eligibility thus come up local rules need able arrive consensus Larsh feels Nostalgia developed event envisioned could build models flew loved old days majority opinion own views Nostalgia slightly differentprobably because Im old enough 36 have flown old days models like looks performance 55 56 British models have built some Nostalgia use interesting fly because new key element though whether Ive flown Y-Bar Ramrod Space Wamp models fi4n flyeven competitive event Isnt what should about fl Foam/Stahl Continued page 76 pressure forced foam submerged water long period time water would enter foam up 25% volume foam doesnt absorb moisture humidity As far its dimensional stability foam will expand contract over period time maximum multiplier 000035 degree temperature Which translates virtually no expansion contraction Using sheeting material same characteristics would best Also foam resists heat up 167 continuous 7 What type wire use cutters use steel wire some nickel brand name Rene Wire Its 014 thick purchase company called National Standard telephone 616/683-8100 machines extremely precise automated wire suspended between two springs approximately % in diameter 3 long wire relatively loose considering cut eight feet wide 8 What new innovations foam way Franidy leaders foam technology Europeans will take something pretty special replace styrene foam using today Most innovations special application uses cutting computer-controlled creative shaping have own CAD setup in-house design staff CNC cutting machine allows us Continued page 176 174 Model Aviation RIC BEGINNERS very up-beat hobby Once have soloed will probably hooked far life luf soloing problem hobby loses leasf half ifs potential fliers because fail successfully solo IT ISNT THEIR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULT disgrace hobby aero modeling industry required police itself free fo call atrodfy guided missile TRAINER just some advertised trainers impossible beginner solo with help instructorl seems norm crash ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-off new student quite unnecessary YOU COULD SOLO YOUR FIRST TIME UP ructorl Thanks extensive flight-testing ever conducted hobby ou can now know ad vance ones fly slow hands-off stable easy enough Grandma just so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label stretch imagination Send S350 plus 52C postage EASEOFFLYING RATINGS OF RIC TRAINERS Over 40 currently avaikble trainers evaluated including ARFs Also grades ease-of-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainers good trainers marketed does no warn about Guarantee money back say eye-opening informative time saving money-saving frustration-sparing RIO publication have ever read Testimonials available request Jim Waterman 3816 DeerfIgid Dr Dept MA San Antonio TX 76218 SIG MANUFACTURING CO now imports complete line world record holding ROSSI aircraft marine helicopter race car engines includes full line parts accessories plus full time ROSSI REPAIR CENTER us SIG-imported ROSSI engines come full 90 day SIG WARRANTY against work manship manufacturing defects SIG MANUFACTURING CO INC . Montezuma IA 50171 PH 515-623-5154FAX 515-623-3922ToIl Free Orders 800-247-5008
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/01
Page Numbers: 65, 168, 170, 174
POWER FLIERS dont publish So says Keith Hoover seeks solve problem editing 1992 NFFS Resource Book Power Modelsthe State Art press release recently received indication will quite formidable effort Its Keiths intent cover virtually aspect power flying winning current designs classics -Satellites Pearls Stardusters etc Also featured will sections individual components techniques such adjustment finishing innovative design international design props fuels proposed format reminiscent used successfully Frank Zaic classic Yearbook series point soliciting call papers invited review power modeling experience submit contribution says Keith Articles models plans ideas will assessed aptness originality value power fliers has years since project scope has attempted should plenty worthy material Submit proposals Keith Hoover 1 South 224 Rochdale Lombard Illinois 60148 Free Flight Hall Fame Tony Italiano Chairman NFFS Hall Fame Committee announces 1991 inductees Joseph Ehrhardt deceasedJoe early wide-awake modelers applied ideas winning formula winning Wakefield 1930 time 258 backed up 1931 again wonthis time flight 451 M William GieskiengAn experimenter area advanced technology Bill has pathfinder variable geometry surfaces including flapped wings folded/extendible wings Milton L Huguelet deceasedAn aggressive thorough champion As young Chicago Aeronut made personal challenge learn could peers list contest wins very impressive designs have published Richard W ObarskiA versatile fellow excellence both Indoor Outdoor activities also Chicago Aeronut long list contest wins As engineer developed new type product test equipment well products model trade Carl R WheeleyA quiet thoughtful individual upgraded Model Aviation magazine respected forum modeling interests including balanced coverage beginner expert levels credentials include winning World Championships 1954 Senator FAI Power model New Products Bradley Model Products 1337 Pine Sap Ct Orlando FL 32825 just released latest catalog features composite materials towhooks timers accessories Latest addition BMP product line model TH-0 1 injection-molded towhook hook molded hard plastic metal parts being springs towhook shaft adjustment screws latching arm Thus entire hook assembly very light 15 grams including mounting shell suitable either A-l FIH A-2 FlA Other featured products various sizes forms carbon fiber Kevlar Fiberglas glider-related items tailbooms towline tow reels electronic DT timer SASE will get full catalog Doug Galbreath 3408 Ibpsail Place Davis CA 95616 advises working several new products released over next few months can prepared First metal FlC front end assembly designed Nelson 15 engine features engine mount brake fuel system cowl joint venture Doug New Yorks Ed Keck Price determined Doug Ed figure ways reduce man-hours project maintain quality prototype next Galbreath item will audio tach features such 50 through 50000 rpm range time-delay on-off switch hold feature allow user view peak rpm particular run item pre-production time availability expected sometime 1992 Price audio tach expected somewhere neighborhood $175 Currently experimental reworked Holland Hornet AMA use Hornet case used newly-crafted piston wrist pin crankshaft Continued page 168 January 1992 65 Duration Jim Haught 3069 Sovereign Drive Cincinnati OH 45251 Now isnt what its about Authors six-year-old son Robby Cincinnati OH holds third-place trophy hand-held cata pult glider called Crusher Robby placed third first-ever contest slept trophy night Wouldnt have Former USA team member Dale Mateer Centerville OH prepares new FiC model test flight Model features built-up stab aluminum-covered D-box Decora tive stars wing actually hide wrinkles aluminum skin DT stress Fred Wunsche holds Ralph Kuenz pre pares Curtiss Robin flight FAC contest Lawrenceville IL Bob Gutal Betnieflem PA snows state-ofthe-art FiC Model Features aluminum skin wing stab Nelson 15 engine car bon fiber tail boom Site Lost Hills CA Heres view TH-O1 circle tow hook Bradley Model Products mentioned text Lightweight molded hook suitable A-i F1H A-2 FlA Uwb wrngspan47~ after sport mrcraft ever 35-400a radio 4duv Rd air NC 27004 FF Indoor/Tenny Continued page 166 microswitch magnetic reed relay such window door sensor sold alarm systems magnet turned counter shaft LED interrupter sensors latter two sensors magnetic LED affect feel winder Whichever switch element use must connect across contacts calculator equals key decide use down-counting too simplest way may use separate switch put sensor across M- key contacts expect have explicit details next time Keep rubber clean Jim Clem have both problems getting dirt particular Tan rubber solution have two small bottles filled water some detergent second clear water Any motor suspected being dirty shaken thoroughly first second bottle fresh lube applied much quicker thorough other method cleaning motors Ive seen Indoor Prop Solutions Lester Garber has produced very comprehensive booklet designing building Indoor props manufactured matching kit building prop pitch gauge want smoothrunning props want understand about Indoor props gauge kit $1295 ostage booklet $395 plus $1 postage Order either G & L Aero 2324 East 5th St Duluth MN 55812 Tel 218/728-6841 Autogyro Record Don Slusarczyk built autogyro shown photo set new Senior Category IV record 1211 flight Akron airdock 1990 Labor Day weekend also has set Senior Category II records same modelE FF Duration/Naught Continued page 65 resulting plain-bearing engine prototype form has power up real good TD land hand grenade syndrome know love says Doug forgotten full line Selig timers carried Galbreath single-function DT timer currently priced $20 through 5-function FtC model $41 order assure quality product timers cleaned run Doug prior shipment Gail Gewains Composite Structures Technology Box 4615 Lancaster CA 93539 sent samples graphite filler used reinforcing highly loaded parts carbon strip now produced in-house CST Also new newsletter Tech Notes applications tips techniques toll-free order number 1-800-3381C5T will get expanded CST headquarters hA September 1991 column high-dollar 1/2A has sparked number opinions what future holds event Bob Beecroft Carlsbad CA pointed out now exists plain-bearing Shuriken thus making proposal reclassify ball-bearing engines obsolete Bob has also done extensive testing Shurikens vs Tee Dees see Flyoff No 15 results touches idea seems very common among ADAPTOR ThROW-A-WAY YOUR COLLETS CHUCK& WRENCH USE OUR ADAPTOR & KEYLESS CHUCK __ 0 TO 5I32CAPONAY DREMEL POWER TOOLS RUNS 100% TRUE & CONCENTRIC AT FULL R PM NO501 ADAPTOR ESS CHUCK $1895 DREMEL 850390 DO NOT NEED ADAPTOR TO USE KEYLESS CHUCI STEEL SAW AND ARBOR HARDENED GROUND & POUSHED STEEL USED FOR CUTflNG PLASliC WOOD SOFT MErALS LEXAN PLEXIGLASS & FTC AVAILABLE IN 006008 010 012 014 016 018 020 023 025 028 032 THICKNESS V OUTSIDE DIAMEFER @ $675 EA NO 502ARBOR$600 NO 5031 4 X 114 SAW $600 OUR SAWS ONLY WORK WITH OUR ARBOR 7 MICRO SELF5TARTING TORCH No need ffint matches Just press Piezo Self-Starting button micro size adjustable flame sums 2370 up ro 3 hours Operates standard cigarette lighter butane refillable Tank fits comfortably palm hand made high-impact rubber uflows safe non slip comfortable grip Supplied can butane MT770 Blow Toct $3500 liih canei bulanel MT771 Butane 5 oz 5600 EASTERN TOOL& SUPPLY CO 149 GRAND ST NYC NY 10013 WRITE FOR CATALOG $300 ORDERS 212-925-1006 WHEN ORDERING PPDADD $300 OFFICE 212-226-3740 CODADD$500 FAX 212-925-1010 letters Ive received dont know what answer Shuriken runs great notes Ill still use Cox motors until start getting beat regularly CS Competition Engines bout Tee Dee-only class Unlimited Floridas Chuck Stanley agrees Tee Dee still king Florida though have ordered Shuriken am planning use until can no longer competitiveor Ill use F1J Doug Galbreath takes slightly different approach Without rules change making new class like Super going Continued page 170 QUALITY FIBERGLASS*FRENCH TR-260 * -Stroke Engine__ KITS 416 587-3610U ITR-26e*I SPAN710 AREA858sq ENG 90-120 4 CYCLE WT APPROX 7p14 K1T FEATURES3 $18499 USLIGHTWEIGHT FIBERGLASS FUSELAGE COWL CANOPY ANDI ORDER BY PHONE 7 DAYS b WEEKWHEEL PANTS BALSA COVERED FOAM WING WITH LE-TE IN PLACE AND SANDED SELECTED BALSA 416 5204192 CUT STAB RUDDER ELEVATORS & AILERONS T6 ALUMINUM IADD $1500 postageLANDING GEARS HARDWARE AND INSTRUCTIONS Info $200 GUADROTECH Fax 416 283-6538 5110w 2 weeksferdeluerp 3148 KINGSTON RD STE 202 BOX 158 SCARBOROUGH aNT MiM 1P4 CANADA AVIATION CIIgISTMAS GIFTS SALE VALUABLE COUPON rFlying paper CORSAIR Precut/colored W/MOTOFl $412 $61 ___ Precolored GIFT glidersI ~jckers& envelopes 24/$5 C ATALOG 13000 planes $18 Refundable what order over $2511 en PAPER AIRPLANE club $1500______ AnwL cazto -dz o R AIRPLANES 433 NIHOA STREET KAHULUI HI 9632 USA ISeI ~oLp eA 68 Model Aviation BRA AJER AIRCRAFT DESIGNS BRD KITS FLY BEST WS66-883sqin.90-1082C1204C Length 60 Weight 9511051b Also Avail able Extra 230 Version Extra 3tXPRICE $240 WS 66 -883 sqin th 59 90- 108 2C 12040 Weight 95/lOSIb Sukhoi SU-26MPRICE $240 WS 52 1050 sqin Length b4 weIght 95110Slb UltimatePRICE $295 KITS INCLUDE Epoxyglass fuse bellypan cowl cock pit lpants applicable Virgin bead foam wing cores wings 1 piece internal farmers machine cut birch ACP t ply Illustrated construction manual Clear butyrate canopy Preformed T-6 aluminum landing gear Plug stab kit TO ORDER CALL 215-759-3179 VISAIMC ACCEPTED FF Duration/Haught Continued page 168 using engines think should address problem possibly handicap ball bearing engines would okay easy does add event could solve problem However Doug notes dont think guys trying use engines have seen great improvement flying get good climb performance simply makes airplane size can handle problems Really handicap ball bearing engines would probably kill use us own observation over contest season new engines gradually becoming common using still minority percentage top fliers using smaller still still some performance availability problems solved both Shuriken CS overcome would expect currently fence begin using new engines Whither Nostalgia Nostalgia events continue rapid increase popularity some growing pains Rules yet consistent across country confusion has led some rather heated disagreements both off flying field about what isnt Nostalgia-legal model what event supposed represent Bob Larsh has leaders attempting establish some unified Nostalgia rules offers thoughts some problems faced Nostalgia fliers contest directors guess anything win guys will always us look very end-of-the-spectrum models build put very latest engine law allows pop 60% nitro go broke really arent too far off being modern AMA particular Bob outspoken about British designs 1955-56 period feature rear fins long tail moment high pylons just fail see anything nostalgic about ships says guess long have competition will have situation unless ban such models know would drastic measure maybe its time decided what want Nostalgia mean us What should Nostalgia represent Its gain popularity clearly indicates stay conflicting factions argue over engine/design Continued page 174 170 Model Aviation r.. 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MVI DUSD liws iemdw quiet cc9tKa teehnoaogy noe 1OI n ri i 4 VIDEOS FREE 12-i1$CAIEMASTERSLM VEGAS 91 USA tARVEBASlIfts$1935 Ii-ii NJ lNILScALEUASTERSAERODROE IZFREYEWfOZ MFG ViSIT WdDAIIPARSDNS ng1WwSMftANEcNlIfts$1995 9110 Madel Enpo p Gun W Palm Bch Fl SAA Las Vegas 91 NW 2 ..$1995 #9 calemasters Champs Irving TX hidOey Scalemasters 90 San Diego Aerospace Mus2 91995 90 NW Intl Scalemasters Farragut Park-Athol ID Chumplin Fighter Museum wlLOu Proctor W Seaplane Champs Santa Monica Mus Flying 2 *1995 90 Top Gun Invitational Mesa AZ W Model Eopo2 His51995I 89 Scalemasters Champs St Louis ake Havus~ yjSchneider Cup Races2 irsS1995 - 99 US Natlo Scale & Seaplanes W Seaplane .4CtiampsPlanesof Fame East Moo EAA Moo DshkontrVisitC zw/Ralph Beck Chicago Mu Sci & Ina 2 95 7194- 99 Top Gun Champs Coral Springs FL Proctor Aloatros IBDVA Preview at Seaplane Site NW l Scalemasters Proctor N-il Test Flight Bob Martins C ECurtiss Racer2 97 Las Vegas Sculemasters Champs Proctor Jenny Test Flight '99 Scalemasters Champs Ft Knox Museum mSig Mfg Museum O Engines tor N-28 1Const & Teat Flight Seaplanes 4 Hrs #2-99 Scalemasters Chumps Ft Knox Museum Sig Mfg Tour USAF Museum Tour d Engines Proctor N 28Test Flight 99 NW SeaplaneChamps Proctor N-29 Conot n Hanger Tour2 His*1995 1 87 Las Vegas Scalemanters Champs tor Jenny fPrototypeTour Proctortnterprises ProctorJennyTeot Flights CD 92 NW Seaplane Champs 3 Hns 45 Mis. *1995 Special Edition br Proctor Enterprises Afbutroo OVA Brief Constr Engine & Radio litutall& Test Flighty -2 $1995 Cwtiss JN4D Jenny Plans FUN SCAIE tOO incyes 1904 0g 11 lbs 8 sheets w/instructiOnS $1995 10807 SE STACY CT PORTLAND OR 97266 PHONE 503 653-2578 PAL & SECAM ORDERS ENTERPRISES 17 MILPERA CRESCENT WANTIRNA VIC 3r52 AUSTRALIA 0t 3999VHS-BETA WHEN YOU FORGET\OUR UNITS REMEMBER RC System NICd Batteries chargers need padwgel Cycler-Charget... *23996 Fits 48V Re 96V Tx packs PIus 9750 5&H Others available write call gular Model. *4696 ForPlus $750 P&HFor field kit small PIus $500 P&H electric boat batteriesSpecify 612 24V Heavy Duty Model.. *5895 sport winch large boat andPlus $600 P&H electric power charging batteriesSpecify 6 1 2V CaRa ProductsssE ice esionnanon ox 221 605-9a7-5924Dear riqu nec isvCanton SD 57013 APC PROPELLERS Sound Supression Oesign High Thrust Efficiency Long Fiber Advanced Composite Material Proven Performance US Masters US Nationals Canadian Nationals World Championships Sports Sizes 57x3 7x3 7x4 7x57x67x7 7x8 7x9 7x10 BEACH 8x4 Bx5 8x6 8x7 6x8 8x9 6x10$179 EACH 9x4 9x5 9x69x7 2x8 9x29x10$199EACH 95545 10x3 10x4* 1055* 10x6 10x7 10x8 10x9 lOxiD $229EACH llxB lixY$249EACH 12x6 12x7 12x6.$ 269 EACH Reverse Pitch Pusher 956* 10x6* 10x7*10x8* 11x6*11x7*. $39SEACH Competition 78x4 78x6 78x7 9x65 9x75 9x85 $395EACH 11 slO 11 xli 11 x12 11 x12W 11x13 11x14 12x9 12x9W 12x12 12x12N12x13 12x13N 12x14 125x912SxlO 125x11 125x12 13x9 13x10 $795 EACH 135x9* 135x 125135 x 133* 135x 14 14x6*14x8 l4xIQ 14x 12 14513* 14x 135* 14x 14 144x 105 144x12 144x 13* 15x8 15x1015x11* 15x12 16x6 16x10 16x12$1295 EACH Carbon Fiber* 7Bx4 78x6 78x7$1600 EACH 9x659x75 9x85$2500 EACH New sizes Contact local hobby dealer first doesnt have whet need order direct 91 6-861-6515 Mnsfactwd Landing Podwts PO Box 938 Knight Lending CA 98048 FF Duration/Naught Continued page 170 eligibility thus come up local rules need able arrive consensus Larsh feels Nostalgia developed event envisioned could build models flew loved old days majority opinion own views Nostalgia slightly differentprobably because Im old enough 36 have flown old days models like looks performance 55 56 British models have built some Nostalgia use interesting fly because new key element though whether Ive flown Y-Bar Ramrod Space Wamp models fi4n flyeven competitive event Isnt what should about fl Foam/Stahl Continued page 76 pressure forced foam submerged water long period time water would enter foam up 25% volume foam doesnt absorb moisture humidity As far its dimensional stability foam will expand contract over period time maximum multiplier 000035 degree temperature Which translates virtually no expansion contraction Using sheeting material same characteristics would best Also foam resists heat up 167 continuous 7 What type wire use cutters use steel wire some nickel brand name Rene Wire Its 014 thick purchase company called National Standard telephone 616/683-8100 machines extremely precise automated wire suspended between two springs approximately % in diameter 3 long wire relatively loose considering cut eight feet wide 8 What new innovations foam way Franidy leaders foam technology Europeans will take something pretty special replace styrene foam using today Most innovations special application uses cutting computer-controlled creative shaping have own CAD setup in-house design staff CNC cutting machine allows us Continued page 176 174 Model Aviation RIC BEGINNERS very up-beat hobby Once have soloed will probably hooked far life luf soloing problem hobby loses leasf half ifs potential fliers because fail successfully solo IT ISNT THEIR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULT disgrace hobby aero modeling industry required police itself free fo call atrodfy guided missile TRAINER just some advertised trainers impossible beginner solo with help instructorl seems norm crash ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-off new student quite unnecessary YOU COULD SOLO YOUR FIRST TIME UP ructorl Thanks extensive flight-testing ever conducted hobby ou can now know ad vance ones fly slow hands-off stable easy enough Grandma just so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label stretch imagination Send S350 plus 52C postage EASEOFFLYING RATINGS OF RIC TRAINERS Over 40 currently avaikble trainers evaluated including ARFs Also grades ease-of-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainers good trainers marketed does no warn about Guarantee money back say eye-opening informative time saving money-saving frustration-sparing RIO publication have ever read Testimonials available request Jim Waterman 3816 DeerfIgid Dr Dept MA San Antonio TX 76218 SIG MANUFACTURING CO now imports complete line world record holding ROSSI aircraft marine helicopter race car engines includes full line parts accessories plus full time ROSSI REPAIR CENTER us SIG-imported ROSSI engines come full 90 day SIG WARRANTY against work manship manufacturing defects SIG MANUFACTURING CO INC . Montezuma IA 50171 PH 515-623-5154FAX 515-623-3922ToIl Free Orders 800-247-5008
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/01
Page Numbers: 65, 168, 170, 174
POWER FLIERS dont publish So says Keith Hoover seeks solve problem editing 1992 NFFS Resource Book Power Modelsthe State Art press release recently received indication will quite formidable effort Its Keiths intent cover virtually aspect power flying winning current designs classics -Satellites Pearls Stardusters etc Also featured will sections individual components techniques such adjustment finishing innovative design international design props fuels proposed format reminiscent used successfully Frank Zaic classic Yearbook series point soliciting call papers invited review power modeling experience submit contribution says Keith Articles models plans ideas will assessed aptness originality value power fliers has years since project scope has attempted should plenty worthy material Submit proposals Keith Hoover 1 South 224 Rochdale Lombard Illinois 60148 Free Flight Hall Fame Tony Italiano Chairman NFFS Hall Fame Committee announces 1991 inductees Joseph Ehrhardt deceasedJoe early wide-awake modelers applied ideas winning formula winning Wakefield 1930 time 258 backed up 1931 again wonthis time flight 451 M William GieskiengAn experimenter area advanced technology Bill has pathfinder variable geometry surfaces including flapped wings folded/extendible wings Milton L Huguelet deceasedAn aggressive thorough champion As young Chicago Aeronut made personal challenge learn could peers list contest wins very impressive designs have published Richard W ObarskiA versatile fellow excellence both Indoor Outdoor activities also Chicago Aeronut long list contest wins As engineer developed new type product test equipment well products model trade Carl R WheeleyA quiet thoughtful individual upgraded Model Aviation magazine respected forum modeling interests including balanced coverage beginner expert levels credentials include winning World Championships 1954 Senator FAI Power model New Products Bradley Model Products 1337 Pine Sap Ct Orlando FL 32825 just released latest catalog features composite materials towhooks timers accessories Latest addition BMP product line model TH-0 1 injection-molded towhook hook molded hard plastic metal parts being springs towhook shaft adjustment screws latching arm Thus entire hook assembly very light 15 grams including mounting shell suitable either A-l FIH A-2 FlA Other featured products various sizes forms carbon fiber Kevlar Fiberglas glider-related items tailbooms towline tow reels electronic DT timer SASE will get full catalog Doug Galbreath 3408 Ibpsail Place Davis CA 95616 advises working several new products released over next few months can prepared First metal FlC front end assembly designed Nelson 15 engine features engine mount brake fuel system cowl joint venture Doug New Yorks Ed Keck Price determined Doug Ed figure ways reduce man-hours project maintain quality prototype next Galbreath item will audio tach features such 50 through 50000 rpm range time-delay on-off switch hold feature allow user view peak rpm particular run item pre-production time availability expected sometime 1992 Price audio tach expected somewhere neighborhood $175 Currently experimental reworked Holland Hornet AMA use Hornet case used newly-crafted piston wrist pin crankshaft Continued page 168 January 1992 65 Duration Jim Haught 3069 Sovereign Drive Cincinnati OH 45251 Now isnt what its about Authors six-year-old son Robby Cincinnati OH holds third-place trophy hand-held cata pult glider called Crusher Robby placed third first-ever contest slept trophy night Wouldnt have Former USA team member Dale Mateer Centerville OH prepares new FiC model test flight Model features built-up stab aluminum-covered D-box Decora tive stars wing actually hide wrinkles aluminum skin DT stress Fred Wunsche holds Ralph Kuenz pre pares Curtiss Robin flight FAC contest Lawrenceville IL Bob Gutal Betnieflem PA snows state-ofthe-art FiC Model Features aluminum skin wing stab Nelson 15 engine car bon fiber tail boom Site Lost Hills CA Heres view TH-O1 circle tow hook Bradley Model Products mentioned text Lightweight molded hook suitable A-i F1H A-2 FlA Uwb wrngspan47~ after sport mrcraft ever 35-400a radio 4duv Rd air NC 27004 FF Indoor/Tenny Continued page 166 microswitch magnetic reed relay such window door sensor sold alarm systems magnet turned counter shaft LED interrupter sensors latter two sensors magnetic LED affect feel winder Whichever switch element use must connect across contacts calculator equals key decide use down-counting too simplest way may use separate switch put sensor across M- key contacts expect have explicit details next time Keep rubber clean Jim Clem have both problems getting dirt particular Tan rubber solution have two small bottles filled water some detergent second clear water Any motor suspected being dirty shaken thoroughly first second bottle fresh lube applied much quicker thorough other method cleaning motors Ive seen Indoor Prop Solutions Lester Garber has produced very comprehensive booklet designing building Indoor props manufactured matching kit building prop pitch gauge want smoothrunning props want understand about Indoor props gauge kit $1295 ostage booklet $395 plus $1 postage Order either G & L Aero 2324 East 5th St Duluth MN 55812 Tel 218/728-6841 Autogyro Record Don Slusarczyk built autogyro shown photo set new Senior Category IV record 1211 flight Akron airdock 1990 Labor Day weekend also has set Senior Category II records same modelE FF Duration/Naught Continued page 65 resulting plain-bearing engine prototype form has power up real good TD land hand grenade syndrome know love says Doug forgotten full line Selig timers carried Galbreath single-function DT timer currently priced $20 through 5-function FtC model $41 order assure quality product timers cleaned run Doug prior shipment Gail Gewains Composite Structures Technology Box 4615 Lancaster CA 93539 sent samples graphite filler used reinforcing highly loaded parts carbon strip now produced in-house CST Also new newsletter Tech Notes applications tips techniques toll-free order number 1-800-3381C5T will get expanded CST headquarters hA September 1991 column high-dollar 1/2A has sparked number opinions what future holds event Bob Beecroft Carlsbad CA pointed out now exists plain-bearing Shuriken thus making proposal reclassify ball-bearing engines obsolete Bob has also done extensive testing Shurikens vs Tee Dees see Flyoff No 15 results touches idea seems very common among ADAPTOR ThROW-A-WAY YOUR COLLETS CHUCK& WRENCH USE OUR ADAPTOR & KEYLESS CHUCK __ 0 TO 5I32CAPONAY DREMEL POWER TOOLS RUNS 100% TRUE & CONCENTRIC AT FULL R PM NO501 ADAPTOR ESS CHUCK $1895 DREMEL 850390 DO NOT NEED ADAPTOR TO USE KEYLESS CHUCI STEEL SAW AND ARBOR HARDENED GROUND & POUSHED STEEL USED FOR CUTflNG PLASliC WOOD SOFT MErALS LEXAN PLEXIGLASS & FTC AVAILABLE IN 006008 010 012 014 016 018 020 023 025 028 032 THICKNESS V OUTSIDE DIAMEFER @ $675 EA NO 502ARBOR$600 NO 5031 4 X 114 SAW $600 OUR SAWS ONLY WORK WITH OUR ARBOR 7 MICRO SELF5TARTING TORCH No need ffint matches Just press Piezo Self-Starting button micro size adjustable flame sums 2370 up ro 3 hours Operates standard cigarette lighter butane refillable Tank fits comfortably palm hand made high-impact rubber uflows safe non slip comfortable grip Supplied can butane MT770 Blow Toct $3500 liih canei bulanel MT771 Butane 5 oz 5600 EASTERN TOOL& SUPPLY CO 149 GRAND ST NYC NY 10013 WRITE FOR CATALOG $300 ORDERS 212-925-1006 WHEN ORDERING PPDADD $300 OFFICE 212-226-3740 CODADD$500 FAX 212-925-1010 letters Ive received dont know what answer Shuriken runs great notes Ill still use Cox motors until start getting beat regularly CS Competition Engines bout Tee Dee-only class Unlimited Floridas Chuck Stanley agrees Tee Dee still king Florida though have ordered Shuriken am planning use until can no longer competitiveor Ill use F1J Doug Galbreath takes slightly different approach Without rules change making new class 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gradually becoming common using still minority percentage top fliers using smaller still still some performance availability problems solved both Shuriken CS overcome would expect currently fence begin using new engines Whither Nostalgia Nostalgia events continue rapid increase popularity some growing pains Rules yet consistent across country confusion has led some rather heated disagreements both off flying field about what isnt Nostalgia-legal model what event supposed represent Bob Larsh has leaders attempting establish some unified Nostalgia rules offers thoughts some problems faced Nostalgia fliers contest directors guess anything win guys will always us look very end-of-the-spectrum models build put very latest engine law allows pop 60% nitro go broke really arent too far off being modern AMA particular Bob outspoken about British designs 1955-56 period feature rear fins long tail moment high pylons just fail see anything nostalgic about ships says guess long have competition 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