PROJECT GRANDPA Mentor January 1992 issue Model Aviation featured PGM Trainer intermediate-level model building program designed famous Free Flighter Larry Conover construction article Larry provided address further details PGM program have long admirer both designs writing requested latest information received manuscript another model PGM series rubber-powered Fokker E-II feature article program local newspaper full program description Education Research Group Conover member program has several goals primary idea bring retired adults together young children retirees can teach building flying skills should stimulate student interest math science Conover feels program will help create both new grass roots modeling movement new talent base scientists aerospace engineers stage development Conover writes PGM pilot program designed implemented through local senior citizen centers TAG Taiented Gifted programs churches model clubs public service organizations As program matures could introduced science classes provided alternate choice manual training instruction can joint effort between teacher layperson Grandpa modelers have both time expertise contribute teacher can provide overview counsel professionai guidance through course Conover views program alternative consequences long slide instant gratification society Kids today dont know apply themselves model prepared havent learned work ethic program has successful Larry local level feels time right expansion idea Curriculum plans text evaluations full program guide available Conover Model Works PO Drawer 1488 Silverthorne CO 80489 Price $200 New Products Potis Hangar Products 5695 Marshall Rd Dayton OH 45429 announces new Fibreglas 1/2A prop CS engines strong Tee Dees proprietor Norm Poti describes prop Ed Keck design has 56-in diameter 27-in pitch prop costs $5 plus $3 finishing have yet flown samples sent have seen prop flown others immediate impressive results prop has tremendous pull acceleration Dale Mateer used old seven-ounce model plane gained much momentum autorudder activated end five-second run model yawed badly came way back ground quite pulling out before impact model flew much faster gained altitude ever before prop difference Another consideration purchase PHP props reputation have earned quality workmanship performance samples sent perfectly balanced flawlessly finished believe anything less Second edition Rubber Powered Model Airplanes Don Ross book would worthy addition library typical service have seen number fliers use PHP props available 7-in through 10-in diameters superior results cases SASE above address will get full PHP products listing Rubber Powered ModelAirplanes As mentioned March 1992 Duration Don Rosss book its second printing Don sent copy for me review feel continued page 190 94 Model Aviation Duration Jim Haught 3069 Sovereign Drive Cincinnati OH 45251 Potis Hangar Products Dayton Ohio offers Fibreglas 1/2A propeller shown gray Cox 6 x 3 comparison New backplate-style engine mount Kustom Kraftsmanship has thicker flanged portion series predrilled mounting holes adapting Tee Dee Left dynamic duo write Duration Harry Murphy Anderson IN Jim Haught Cincinnati OH Right Gene Bowers Jim Haught bow arrow retrieval setup its latest catch Jims 1/2A Genes good shot.so smile stand next him ft 11 a~9 tJ 0 8 66 o o L -11 1 Dont get upset Harry boys thought would really appreciate ingenuity AVIATION CRIISTMAS GIFTS SALE F VALUABLE COUPON ying paper CORSAIR Procut/colored W/MOTOR $4 2 $6 Procolored GIFT gliders N/Stickers & envelopes 12 /$3 24/$5 _____ ,-CATALOG 3000 planes $18____ Refimdable w/lst order over $251 PAPER AIRPLANE club $15 _____ cazf up-dIe o PAPER AIRPLANES 433 NIHOA STREET KAHULUI HI 9632 USA Iseiti UfOL p pa CJ -FOX FUEL FORMULAS HAVE BEEN USED FOR 40 YEARS No Rusty Bearing Problems No Abrupt Stops Throwing Props No Warped Cylinders An Average Motor Life Over 100 Hours NOW New Super Secret Formulas featuring Space Age Lubricants get Less Cost Per Gallon Sudden Unexplained Quitting Props Flying Off Warped Cylinder first lean run Rusty Bearings dont use after run oil 25 Hours Average Motor Life LIKE THE OLD FORMULAS BEST Pure Methanol Pure Castor Oil Pure Nitromethane Pure Nitroethane Nothing Else invite try personal formulas Dealers Fox fuels available us Call information FOX MANUFACTURING CO 5305 Towson Avenue Fort Smith AR 72901 Phone 501 6461656 FAX 501 646-1757 drill motor sanding thc ridges off photo shown March issue contrasts Mini-Stick 0-rings Pennyplane 0-rings respective weights 0000 13 oz versus 0003 oz Certainly weight penalty minimal compared being able fly moments notice urationlHaught Continued page 94 high-quality book worthy addition library As introduction states book designed take new modeler through series practical Continued page 192 190 Model Aviation AERIAL MODEL AIRCRAFT PRODUCTS AMAP cutter bow $17900 213 9659504I AMAP power supply$4900 FLAIR SLOPEAnodized available Add$1000 Three-piece fuse T tail 1 tail also sell cut cores available airfoils MH42 MH43 MH62 MH64 7003 RGI5 RGI4A Foam cores $5000 17 $3oaFull Money-Back 35153Guarantee 50 $45FLAIR-SLOPE 11/SPORT ELECTRIC Fuse Complete $6000 Length 43 h 3 ht 40& 60 Size htotor Recommended Slip-en Nose Cone Fuselage made EZ Lam Epoxy Blue Foam 2 lb24 X 96 X 2 $2900 Aerospace Composite ProductsDensity Will cut shipping 12 X 48 please specify Bob Rntzlaff 1641 South Elismere Ave. Los Angles CA 90019 ASW 171/4 Scale 4 M Basic Kit $28500 Thermal Phase Hand Launch 60 E 387 $5000 SHOP TASK Original Home Machine Shop Designed USA Shoptask DUETED FAN5 REPLACE PIPE PRESSURE WITH RI TO T ROWER FAN HOUSING MOUNTEO PICKUP FOR TANK PRESSURE LESS DRAG S EASY HOOKUP 5 3/4 PSI AIR FLOW FULL SIZE $800 CASH OR MO USHER ENTERPRISES INC 1017 SE FRONTAGE RD BOX 511 NORTH PLAINS OR 97133 HTSYSTEMS-~ THE BEST IN ELECTRIC FLIGHT SpeCIalIzIng ASTRO FLIGHT SYSTEMS Sales & dSIrrSuIOn WE CATER TO ThE ELECTRIC FLYER EXPERT 30 pPnn U PC epp,ecp 0 peas 01 EPUp PIpr PpePCn IUSPSI ADVISEUUP85 POIII PnPn WRY PAYC,coC OPeS UP IlPIS 01$ SPPUaS MORE FASTEST UPS ppp up p CePnaI CPess DELIVERY LARGEST STOCK OF ELECTRIC FLIGHT EOUIPMENT IN THE NORTHEAST CHIUIPS USA P FonS $600 VISA Maple Cpd CS FLIGHT SYSTEMS harIRs S SpIPIR 31 PP,y SIrePI PPPrP MU 02346 PSUPe SUP P47-2805 6-PEeP EUenng2-0 TM WeekenUs CTRICS ARE NOW ERS ONLY 1-800-446-FLYE non-technical steps simple first model contest- sport-level airplane capable stable sustained flight wealth information charts photos tips follows progression Canarsie Canary simple all-sheet model through AMA Racer beyond Scale Duration models prop pitch table listing sources materials round out volume Copies $1395 plus $105 postage Don Ross 38 Churchill Rd Crcsskill NJ 07626 Half-A backplate mount Joe Klause Kustom Kraftsmanship has added improved Tee Dee backplate mount KK product line Improvements include thicker flanged portion allows positive mounting thrust settings series predrilled mounting holes allow mount adapted virtually Tee Dee Some previously marketed mounts type distorted undermounting bolt torque thus negating thrust adjustments others almost required custom fit engine Once mount drilled fit engine no other engine would line up vertically tightened As Klause points out different engine will necessarily have same radial orientation because threads mount crankcase generated random correct just iemovc mount rotate holes provide desired orientation new mount sells $695 part #197 Send dollar Box 3010 Fallbrook CA 92028 latest KK catalog Gleason Enterprises recent search Lucky Lindy MK II plans Nostalgialegal version led suggestion Bob Beecroft contact Dick GleasonThis guy seems have everything says Bob may right about response inquiry came blue line print well full-size copy original plan Also included fifth edition Gold Book Model Plans covers modeling categories sixth edition Scale model three-view plan source list Non-Scale Model Plan Sources lists designs published provides information designer wingspan power source etc must point out says Dick nonScale list plan catalog some have interpreted past merely list plans published Some have plans have indicated Refer plan catalog prices etc plan catalog currently being overhauled revised add plans Gold Book costs $275 three-view catalog costs $1 NonScale List $5 Contact Gleason Enterprises 1106 10th Drive SE Austin MN 55912 supply trading pins decals remains 1991 World Champs FF team items being sold fund-raiser Junior EF Team pin two decals send $5 Walt Ghio 1380 Elkhorn Dr Stockton CA 95209 1 Speaking Junior team fund drive has barely crossed halfway point late January 1992 Roughly $10000 must raised order US able send full Junior team Poland summer Donations tax deductible should sent AMA Competition Department 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Please indicate money donation Junior FF Team Nostalgia debate January 1992 column quoted letter Bob Larsh policymakers Nostalgia events indicated dislike late-era British designs competitive advantage column also asked whether Bobs view models should banned ALL THREADS Use sleeves material CA will bond Six sizes $2 #4 #8 #8 #10 1/4 x 20 Perfectfor hatches cowls canopies engines servos landing gears wings anything mounts machine screw metal screw thread Uses depend imagination Color sleeve denotes size Can used thread lockers Ohio ur 11376 Ridgeway Road Kensinqton OH 44427 192 Model Aviation RL HP Model Engines Sizes 15-61 Two&Four Cycle Airplane Hell Marine Car Vintage Forster Glow & Ignition FACTORY PARTS & SERVICE FOR HB ENGINES- RJL ENGINES- HP ENGINES KRAFT 61 Cox CONQUEST 15 TAIPAN 40 HGK ENGINES FORSTER ENGINES MCCOY SERIES 21 BLACK HEAD FINNED CASE CALL OR WInE FOR FREE INFORMATIOM RIL INDUSTRIES USA PO BOXS-SIERRAMADRER CA 91025 TELEPHONE 818 359-0016 baby deserves Custom Cradle Custom Cradle specially molded pvc plastic--no ugly fittings * Superior custom design bulit last-12 inches tall 22 inches long Folds 3 inches thick toe easy storage * Special foam cusions protect prize finish--will soak up fuel oil * For 25 60 planes up 5 inches wlde Send check money order $1495 plus $395 shipping handling AZ Residents add 7% sales tax Rogers Custom Products 3177 E Ft Lowell #1 Tucson Az 85716 602795-3109 ADD CA price $169 package 018 216-223-1950 majority Evidently struck responsive chord tone following examples indicates Rudy Kluiber Lakewood Ohio writes natural someone actively competing event will look improve what hes using have built halfdozen hA Nostalgia models thought mind have great deal fun doing guess what Im trying get may have certain perception what nostalgic would impossible think same perception could applied everyone else Its different strokes different folks Jim Moseley Downsvicw Ontario Canada gives us somewhat different perspective Bob may fail see anything nostalgic about ships Brit certainly Ive flying England time started evolve have respect Bob .but think bit late day start having second thoughts about types models eligible Different people different airplanes principle remains unalteredfun build fly Frank Parmenter Georgetown Texas offers thoughtful commentary Only armchair quarterbacks sidelines actual fliers seem nay-sayers what can cannot legally 53 through 56 period Nostalgia great advances design model performance achieved partly due interest FAI participation also engine performance improvement US fliers no longer island model design participation models pretty high-performance recognize sheer fallacy simply cannot completely turn back clock Improvements model building material techniques building knowledge cannot erased mind process building Nostalgia-era models today end up durable safer models Using some techniques today no way changes original design concept think basic idea Nostalgia No matter side issue Texas City Remote Control Club Fourth Annual Big Bird Fly May 2&3 6O MONO 60 6IP AMA Rules App It8pe4ions MANP&AvJx Holland Park Texas City Texas Registration Time 800 AM Registration Fee $1000 includes 2 Meal Tickets Information call Joe Molorka 713 337-3473 PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Made USA BARSTOCK ALUMINUM SPINNERS RetailApprox PriceWeight $1395058 oz 1495095oz 1595100oz 1695180oz 1895150oz 1895190oz 2095170oz 2295220oz 2495200oz 2695260oz 2895250oz 3695340oz 4995470oz 5995520oz 6995570oz 3 Pieces Cone Back Plate Retainer Screw Note 3 4 Blade Spinners Available Sizes Add $300 Per Spinner Part NoSize TT140A .1/428 TT147A 1/428/7mm . 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TT275B . 23/4 fl276B -314FAlf .. 11-300-8 fl301BFAI T1-325-B .. 31/4 11-350-B .. 31/2 TT-375B .. 33/4 11-4008 PROP NUT ADAPTORS V MANDAT RYFLI HTRE UIRED AMA 20023 IMAA TX 92-260-8-1 46 RetailApproa PriceWeight $495061 81 495061 ez 495063 oz 495. . 082az 495 076oz 49507687 495076oz 495075oz 595117oz 595 115oz { sponsor Hobby Center- Clear LakeAIRTRONICS IncFutaba Corp America 921 NASARD 1ilAutryP08ox2329 Houston TX 77068Imne Ca 92718Los Angeles CA 9005k0329 713 4A8-TOYB believe biggest problem fun vs win issue What originally intended casual affair has developed intense competition As competition will will bend break rule order win Ive seen Nostalgia models large amounts carbon fiber bracing radically modified conventional construction other I-dare-you-to-complain-about-this-to-the CD setups seems may take work have fun event win event shame handful need policed threatening vast majority really enjoy spirit event As Frank Parmenter concludes Pedantic decisions out place making Nostalgia fun enjoyable Perhaps Rudy Kluibers perspective better way tm looking engines Harry Murphys Early /2A NosGas event hope have reworked Wasp turning specially re-molded Kaysun plastic prop 25K little-known Yugoslavian design 1952 looks just RK ELECTRONI 262304 Fox Rim Hudson NH 03051 8824022 like current FAL models.hey just kidding Out launch As state MC Hying develops attention being given ever-more-critical launch longwinged creatures last World Champs bad launches factor final flyoff Ive asked number top FiC fliers about problem consensus seems models operate somewhat backwards conventional Pylon models must launched right wind AMA models must go either straight wind error made launch must go slightly left better fliers region problem launch inconsistency solution may interest Like good ideas its simple should have obvious havent heard its use before set up video camera tripod shot several launches various angles Using series six seven launches problem tendency hook model left launch became noticeable particularly flier hadnt seen error detached perspective before Using freeze-frame VCR able stop launch motion various points isolate cause hook Previously naked-eye observations depended memory perspective tape gave us unbiased easily repeatable look Since us have access VCRs video cameras doesnt make sense use tools quick study launches Further since some fliers use vans equipped VCRs possible review tape almost immediately RAPID NICAD CIIARGER B Prepeid Orders Mosey Order Certified Check Shiypirg & Haodlog $500 COO Orders Cash Ceofied Cneck collected Os deloery Add $400 ahove aeroorrte FACTORY DIRECT ONLY Aft Prices and Specificahoes ore Sebject Change Withoat Notice Gesigeed ttaeafactared USA other end flight retrieve long ago freak wind shift carried 1/2A off flying field last available branch tall tree course branch too high too small climb Murphys Law again sorts retrieval methods failed including wait-a-few-days-and-it IIblow-down trick What Gene Bowers Central Ohio FF Club rather unusual answer seems once encountered similar situation came prepared next time modified bow-and-arrow setup allows him shoot model out tree bow equipped reel-in device line attached arrow After model spent two weeks tree interested its engine timer gave Gene go-ahead did best Robin Hood impression matter minutes sackful pieces hardware else failed easier situations arrow could have shot over offending branch model shaken loose tree however model very firmly wedged making no other choice possible Its tough lose model way good engines timers tougher come Thanks Gene following omitted March Issue Doug Gaibreath brings light another Continued page 196 194 Model Aviation MORE POWER WiTH LESS NOISE four-cycle measuring up t expectatIons What lUng foi Dust off two-cycle DIESELIZE Send self-addressed 75$ stamped envelope $200 info call 203-877-1670 between 900AM 6OOlM EST DAVIS DIESEL DEVELOPMENT PO 141 MIlford CT 06460 The leader Ira quiet combustion 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& LOBAT detectors $8995 oshoard Glow Switch will allow easier safer slatting year 2 054 4 stroke engines Eliminate prohtees englees hose roagh idle refass rae tow speed Jest throttle Sacs & flip prop No esternat batteries uhles deal Ideal incetted cowled jet engines welt installatioss glow plag dutficelt reach onique ACTUGLOW detector wilt show yea cta remotely moasted LEO glow plag acteally working LOBAT detector wilt inform yea receicer niuds hose enough cottage another flight Wilt work AM Ff1 PCM radios Ado Tars Off powers rioson glow plag receicer tamed off enit incorporates serso recersing adjestable trip point Wilt worh 2 glow plugs deal MOSIET design encores extremely tow cottage drop therefore masimem heat year glow ping Niud hatteoy AC charges glow head connectoc uhte hardware incladed nothing else hayl Unit shipped tinned leads Also acailohie Fetoha J connector 07 additional Large Scale Multi-Engine Jets Scheduled appear Tom Cook Jet Model Products Rick Schafer Custom Model Products PILOT AWARDS Most Outstanding Most Realistic Scale Right Technical Achievement Best Finish Scale/Sport Best Static Scale/Sport CDs Choice Bomber Field cordially invites fan jet enthusiasts annual fan fly Bomber Field offers excellent setting 600 feet paved runway covered pits electricity water camping space Bomber Field souvenirs concession stand TOM COOK STARFIRE TO BE DRAWN FOR BY PILOTS WHO FLY PILOT ENTRY FEE $1500 includes lunch Friday Saturday Sunday plus commemorative plaque SPECTATOR ADMISSION $300 Per carload Friday Admission Free ACCOMMODATIONS Budget Hotel Brookshire 1-800-283-4678 1-713-934-3122 COMING EVENTS Reno Style Pylon Racing April 45 1992 4th Annual B-17 Gathering/Big Bird Fly-in September 18 19 20 1992 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL Mike Smith CD 713/930-1141 713/479-7366 Bill Stevens President 713/497-6511 BOMBER FIELD MONAVILLE TEXAZ7\ 10000 ENOAH & QUADRA ENGINES ERCOUPE TOMAHAWK & J-3 KITTEN KITS CECONITE ER PROPS WHEELS CARBON FIBER ARROW SHAFTS SIG & B PRODUCTS DU-BRO FUEL TANKS QUARTER SCALE SPECIALISTS SEND $100 FOR CATALOG angle oft-discussed issue beginner participation hobby recent letter mentioned need us Free Flighters aware beginning fliers age listed steps may help keep new blood age time may have come changing way classify fliers As now new flier may 40 years old beginner has fly against Randy Archer Roger Simpson like northem California figures its too hard doesnt have chance win says heck goes back RC cars collecting stamps wouldnt mind seeing Masters class Continued page 200 196 Model Aviation THE PREMIER JET EVENT OF 1992 SEAJYI51IMY Ito EXJ7 47*68 MORNHOUSTON DUST DEVIL Slow Speed AerobatIcs Trainer Uk Stability Super Short Take Off & Landing Span 75 60 12O sq $13995 CHINOOK Primary TrainerFun Fly Sport Plane IMAA LegalAerobatic Trainer Length 69 Aeea lllOsqIn $11995s&H Both have JT88 AirfoIl WHIRLWIND AIRCRAFT 3065 Windjammer Dr Colorado Springs CO 80920 719 2607622 7 days week VISA/MO FF Duration/Haught Continued page 196 well Expert Junior competition Juniors Experts could elect compete Masters wanted Masters would able go down rank unless competed two years could fly Expert until won event its back Masters again Doug sees necessary recordkeeping biggest drawback system better system current What can done retain newcomers possibleregardless age experience level believe Dougs idea has quite bit merit deserves serious thought Feedback anyone Robbery progress Credit Cincinnatis Bill Jackson honesty During recent test flying session photographed him testing new Coupe photographs shown March issue Model Aviation asked Bill details about model whether original design arent really original designs anymore told stole features other models named 10-76 0 f D & J ELECTRONICS 00 1 ucy RoadHowell Michigan 48843 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzer Endorsed AMA RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus 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ASK ABOUT THE NEW HOT FOCUS SERIES RADIO CONTROL SYSTEMS FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance ExtraUPS ailCODs zL VISA / MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8YSQ 10-76 Thats Cincinnati Police radio code robbery progress New wave Nordic Longtime glider fliers will recall Don Chancey designer Poacher Pantera Hyperion other designs versatile all-around modeler first love Nordic During 1970s team member top competitor recent years has shifted focus RC Soaring still keeps up EF bunch evidenced correspondence sent have tried talk him comeback following shows hes least considering talking break about Nordic have same problems make strong enough launch try three-piece wing bolts onto fuselage advantages eliminate weight wing joiner can add weight wing 2 no joint center wing beef up very common practice now soaring configuration would threepiece wing removable tips joined appropriate size carbon-fiber rods Picture molded fuselage pod mates carbon-fiber tail boom removable nose cone would completely enclose timer controls timer would mounted plywood keel standard position set up flight would simply slide off nose cone set DT other goodies slide cone back place wing off would have complete access tow hook etc could very interesting project would give something bit different what everyone else has bottom line know will work Three last four World Championship Sailplanes have bolt-on wings remember Don Nordic days remember innovative tendencies creative mind immaculate airplanes Ive sent him some specs recent models further coax him back fold says would almost enough get build also techniques hes learned mold making materials RC Soaring ideas could usher new era Nordic Stay tuned ers Editor Continued page 162 simple act Lots good will thought might like know rather pleasant experience last fall felt should let somebody know proper credit can given have Midwest Aerostar 40 am just learning fly Last fall about its third fourth flight erred plane made unplanned somewhat violent landing repairable have put back shape though too late 200 Model Aviation ~ELaUnrflEr Ask Original R/F LaunEher & Pit Er2WTMNXJ & Pit 12mwTM Local Hobby Shop Send $9995 s&H5806 Lancelot Ct SW Call TodayDealer Inquiries WelcomeOlympia WA 98502 206 786-8461
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/05
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PROJECT GRANDPA Mentor January 1992 issue Model Aviation featured PGM Trainer intermediate-level model building program designed famous Free Flighter Larry Conover construction article Larry provided address further details PGM program have long admirer both designs writing requested latest information received manuscript another model PGM series rubber-powered Fokker E-II feature article program local newspaper full program description Education Research Group Conover member program has several goals primary idea bring retired adults together young children retirees can teach building flying skills should stimulate student interest math science Conover feels program will help create both new grass roots modeling movement new talent base scientists aerospace engineers stage development Conover writes PGM pilot program designed implemented through local senior citizen centers TAG Taiented Gifted programs churches model clubs public service organizations As program matures could introduced science classes provided alternate choice manual training instruction can joint effort between teacher layperson Grandpa modelers have both time expertise contribute teacher can provide overview counsel professionai guidance through course Conover views program alternative consequences long slide instant gratification society Kids today dont know apply themselves model prepared havent learned work ethic program has successful Larry local level feels time right expansion idea Curriculum plans text evaluations full program guide available Conover Model Works PO Drawer 1488 Silverthorne CO 80489 Price $200 New Products Potis Hangar Products 5695 Marshall Rd Dayton OH 45429 announces new Fibreglas 1/2A prop CS engines strong Tee Dees proprietor Norm Poti describes prop Ed Keck design has 56-in diameter 27-in pitch prop costs $5 plus $3 finishing have yet flown samples sent have seen prop flown others immediate impressive results prop has tremendous pull acceleration Dale Mateer used old seven-ounce model plane gained much momentum autorudder activated end five-second run model yawed badly came way back ground quite pulling out before impact model flew much faster gained altitude ever before prop difference Another consideration purchase PHP props reputation have earned quality workmanship performance samples sent perfectly balanced flawlessly finished believe anything less Second edition Rubber Powered Model Airplanes Don Ross book would worthy addition library typical service have seen number fliers use PHP props available 7-in through 10-in diameters superior results cases SASE above address will get full PHP products listing Rubber Powered ModelAirplanes As mentioned March 1992 Duration Don Rosss book its second printing Don sent copy for me review feel continued page 190 94 Model Aviation Duration Jim Haught 3069 Sovereign Drive Cincinnati OH 45251 Potis Hangar Products Dayton Ohio offers Fibreglas 1/2A propeller shown gray Cox 6 x 3 comparison New backplate-style engine mount Kustom Kraftsmanship has thicker flanged portion series predrilled mounting holes adapting Tee Dee Left dynamic duo write Duration Harry Murphy Anderson IN Jim Haught Cincinnati OH Right Gene Bowers Jim Haught bow arrow retrieval setup its latest catch Jims 1/2A Genes good shot.so smile stand next him ft 11 a~9 tJ 0 8 66 o o L -11 1 Dont get upset Harry boys thought would really appreciate ingenuity AVIATION CRIISTMAS GIFTS SALE F VALUABLE COUPON ying paper CORSAIR Procut/colored W/MOTOR $4 2 $6 Procolored GIFT gliders N/Stickers & envelopes 12 /$3 24/$5 _____ ,-CATALOG 3000 planes $18____ Refimdable w/lst order over $251 PAPER AIRPLANE club $15 _____ cazf up-dIe o PAPER AIRPLANES 433 NIHOA STREET KAHULUI HI 9632 USA Iseiti UfOL p pa CJ -FOX FUEL FORMULAS HAVE BEEN USED FOR 40 YEARS No Rusty Bearing Problems No Abrupt Stops Throwing Props No Warped Cylinders An Average Motor Life Over 100 Hours NOW New Super Secret Formulas featuring Space Age Lubricants get Less Cost Per Gallon Sudden Unexplained Quitting Props Flying Off Warped Cylinder first lean run Rusty Bearings dont use after run oil 25 Hours Average Motor Life LIKE THE OLD FORMULAS BEST Pure Methanol Pure Castor Oil Pure Nitromethane Pure Nitroethane Nothing Else invite try personal formulas Dealers Fox fuels available us Call information FOX MANUFACTURING CO 5305 Towson Avenue Fort Smith AR 72901 Phone 501 6461656 FAX 501 646-1757 drill motor sanding thc ridges off photo shown March issue contrasts Mini-Stick 0-rings Pennyplane 0-rings respective weights 0000 13 oz versus 0003 oz Certainly weight penalty minimal compared being able fly moments notice urationlHaught Continued page 94 high-quality book worthy addition library As introduction states book designed take new modeler through series practical Continued page 192 190 Model Aviation AERIAL MODEL AIRCRAFT PRODUCTS AMAP cutter bow $17900 213 9659504I AMAP power supply$4900 FLAIR SLOPEAnodized available Add$1000 Three-piece fuse T tail 1 tail also sell cut cores available airfoils MH42 MH43 MH62 MH64 7003 RGI5 RGI4A Foam cores $5000 17 $3oaFull Money-Back 35153Guarantee 50 $45FLAIR-SLOPE 11/SPORT ELECTRIC Fuse Complete $6000 Length 43 h 3 ht 40& 60 Size htotor Recommended Slip-en Nose Cone Fuselage made EZ Lam Epoxy Blue Foam 2 lb24 X 96 X 2 $2900 Aerospace Composite ProductsDensity Will cut shipping 12 X 48 please specify Bob Rntzlaff 1641 South Elismere Ave. Los Angles CA 90019 ASW 171/4 Scale 4 M Basic Kit $28500 Thermal Phase Hand Launch 60 E 387 $5000 SHOP TASK Original Home Machine Shop Designed USA Shoptask DUETED FAN5 REPLACE PIPE PRESSURE WITH RI TO T ROWER FAN HOUSING MOUNTEO PICKUP FOR TANK PRESSURE LESS DRAG S EASY HOOKUP 5 3/4 PSI AIR FLOW FULL SIZE $800 CASH OR MO USHER ENTERPRISES INC 1017 SE FRONTAGE RD BOX 511 NORTH PLAINS OR 97133 HTSYSTEMS-~ THE BEST IN ELECTRIC FLIGHT SpeCIalIzIng ASTRO FLIGHT SYSTEMS Sales & dSIrrSuIOn WE CATER TO ThE ELECTRIC FLYER EXPERT 30 pPnn U PC epp,ecp 0 peas 01 EPUp PIpr PpePCn IUSPSI ADVISEUUP85 POIII PnPn WRY PAYC,coC OPeS UP IlPIS 01$ SPPUaS MORE FASTEST UPS ppp up p CePnaI CPess DELIVERY LARGEST STOCK OF ELECTRIC FLIGHT EOUIPMENT IN THE NORTHEAST CHIUIPS USA P FonS $600 VISA Maple Cpd CS FLIGHT SYSTEMS harIRs S SpIPIR 31 PP,y SIrePI PPPrP MU 02346 PSUPe SUP P47-2805 6-PEeP EUenng2-0 TM WeekenUs CTRICS ARE NOW ERS ONLY 1-800-446-FLYE non-technical steps simple first model contest- sport-level airplane capable stable sustained flight wealth information charts photos tips follows progression Canarsie Canary simple all-sheet model through AMA Racer beyond Scale Duration models prop pitch table listing sources materials round out volume Copies $1395 plus $105 postage Don Ross 38 Churchill Rd Crcsskill NJ 07626 Half-A backplate mount Joe Klause Kustom Kraftsmanship has added improved Tee Dee backplate mount KK product line Improvements include thicker flanged portion allows positive mounting thrust settings series predrilled mounting holes allow mount adapted virtually Tee Dee Some previously marketed mounts type distorted undermounting bolt torque thus negating thrust adjustments others almost required custom fit engine Once mount drilled fit engine no other engine would line up vertically tightened As Klause points out different engine will necessarily have same radial orientation because threads mount crankcase generated random correct just iemovc mount rotate holes provide desired orientation new mount sells $695 part #197 Send dollar Box 3010 Fallbrook CA 92028 latest KK catalog Gleason Enterprises recent search Lucky Lindy MK II plans Nostalgialegal version led suggestion Bob Beecroft contact Dick GleasonThis guy seems have everything says Bob may right about response inquiry came blue line print well full-size copy original plan Also included fifth edition Gold Book Model Plans covers modeling categories sixth edition Scale model three-view plan source list Non-Scale Model Plan Sources lists designs published provides information designer wingspan power source etc must point out says Dick nonScale list plan catalog some have interpreted past merely list plans published Some have plans have indicated Refer plan catalog prices etc plan catalog currently being overhauled revised add plans Gold Book costs $275 three-view catalog costs $1 NonScale List $5 Contact Gleason Enterprises 1106 10th Drive SE Austin MN 55912 supply trading pins decals remains 1991 World Champs FF team items being sold fund-raiser Junior EF Team pin two decals send $5 Walt Ghio 1380 Elkhorn Dr Stockton CA 95209 1 Speaking Junior team fund drive has barely crossed halfway point late January 1992 Roughly $10000 must raised order US able send full Junior team Poland summer Donations tax deductible should sent AMA Competition Department 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Please indicate money donation Junior FF Team Nostalgia debate January 1992 column quoted letter Bob Larsh policymakers Nostalgia events indicated dislike late-era British designs competitive advantage column also asked whether Bobs view models should banned ALL THREADS Use sleeves material CA will bond Six sizes $2 #4 #8 #8 #10 1/4 x 20 Perfectfor hatches cowls canopies engines servos landing gears wings anything mounts machine screw metal screw thread Uses depend imagination Color sleeve denotes size Can used thread lockers Ohio ur 11376 Ridgeway Road Kensinqton OH 44427 192 Model Aviation RL HP Model Engines Sizes 15-61 Two&Four Cycle Airplane Hell Marine Car Vintage Forster Glow & Ignition FACTORY PARTS & SERVICE FOR HB ENGINES- RJL ENGINES- HP ENGINES KRAFT 61 Cox CONQUEST 15 TAIPAN 40 HGK ENGINES FORSTER ENGINES MCCOY SERIES 21 BLACK HEAD FINNED CASE CALL OR WInE FOR FREE INFORMATIOM RIL INDUSTRIES USA PO BOXS-SIERRAMADRER CA 91025 TELEPHONE 818 359-0016 baby deserves Custom Cradle Custom Cradle specially molded pvc plastic--no ugly fittings * Superior custom design bulit last-12 inches tall 22 inches long Folds 3 inches thick toe easy storage * Special foam cusions protect prize finish--will soak up fuel oil * For 25 60 planes up 5 inches wlde Send check money order $1495 plus $395 shipping handling AZ Residents add 7% sales tax Rogers Custom Products 3177 E Ft Lowell #1 Tucson Az 85716 602795-3109 ADD CA price $169 package 018 216-223-1950 majority Evidently struck responsive chord tone following examples indicates Rudy Kluiber Lakewood Ohio writes natural someone actively competing event will look improve what hes using have built halfdozen hA Nostalgia models thought mind have great deal fun doing guess what Im trying get may have certain perception what nostalgic would impossible think same perception could applied everyone else Its different strokes different folks Jim Moseley Downsvicw Ontario Canada gives us somewhat different perspective Bob may fail see anything nostalgic about ships Brit certainly Ive flying England time started evolve have respect Bob .but think bit late day start having second thoughts about types models eligible Different people different airplanes principle remains unalteredfun build fly Frank Parmenter Georgetown Texas offers thoughtful commentary Only armchair quarterbacks sidelines actual fliers seem nay-sayers what can cannot legally 53 through 56 period Nostalgia great advances design model performance achieved partly due interest FAI participation also engine performance improvement US fliers no longer island model design participation models pretty high-performance recognize sheer fallacy simply cannot completely turn back clock Improvements model building material techniques building knowledge cannot erased mind process building Nostalgia-era models today end up durable safer models Using some techniques today no way changes original design concept think basic idea Nostalgia No matter side issue Texas City Remote Control Club Fourth Annual Big Bird Fly May 2&3 6O MONO 60 6IP AMA Rules App It8pe4ions MANP&AvJx Holland Park Texas City Texas Registration Time 800 AM Registration Fee $1000 includes 2 Meal Tickets Information call Joe Molorka 713 337-3473 PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Made USA BARSTOCK ALUMINUM SPINNERS RetailApprox PriceWeight $1395058 oz 1495095oz 1595100oz 1695180oz 1895150oz 1895190oz 2095170oz 2295220oz 2495200oz 2695260oz 2895250oz 3695340oz 4995470oz 5995520oz 6995570oz 3 Pieces Cone Back Plate Retainer Screw Note 3 4 Blade Spinners Available Sizes Add $300 Per Spinner Part NoSize TT140A .1/428 TT147A 1/428/7mm . TT610A 10mm 11710A mm 1T-516A .5/1624 TT518A 5/1624/8mm 1T810A 10mm TT-825AOx 125mm TT375A3/624 17-125-A . lOx 125mm 3 Pieces Nut Washer arid Machined Bushing Add $350 Shipping Handling Prices subject change notice ROMCO MFG INC OX 836 SOUTH HOUSTON TEXAS 77587 713 943-1867 May1992 193 IT YOURSELF 4 Easy use Save Money Save Time As low $995 sy write Smithy Dept 515 1 -ouu-Gq-6342tattle l 3023 t 2nd Street Ask operator 515The Dalles DR 97058 U 0 /3 /4 1/5 scale $795 pias 3 es $1995 plus $4 P/HCivilians 1/3 1/4le WWI Barnstormer /4 WWII Navy /5 WWII USAAFin /e 1/8 scales Ask Officers Gentlemen pilots name favorite hobby shop call name dealer nearest ordering direct include check money order MONISA account number exp date Officats Umnhlemun 537-7323 Box 537 RD 2 Hampton NJ 08827 Part No Size fl150B .. 11/2 TT175B 4 TT200B TT-225B . 2-114 112268 .. 21/4 FAll fl250B .. 21/2 TT-251B 112FAI .. TT275B . 23/4 fl276B -314FAlf .. 11-300-8 fl301BFAI T1-325-B .. 31/4 11-350-B .. 31/2 TT-375B .. 33/4 11-4008 PROP NUT ADAPTORS V MANDAT RYFLI HTRE UIRED AMA 20023 IMAA TX 92-260-8-1 46 RetailApproa PriceWeight $495061 81 495061 ez 495063 oz 495. . 082az 495 076oz 49507687 495076oz 495075oz 595117oz 595 115oz { sponsor Hobby Center- Clear LakeAIRTRONICS IncFutaba Corp America 921 NASARD 1ilAutryP08ox2329 Houston TX 77068Imne Ca 92718Los Angeles CA 9005k0329 713 4A8-TOYB believe biggest problem fun vs win issue What originally intended casual affair has developed intense competition As competition will will bend break rule order win Ive seen Nostalgia models large amounts carbon fiber bracing radically modified conventional construction other I-dare-you-to-complain-about-this-to-the CD setups seems may take work have fun event win event shame handful need policed threatening vast majority really enjoy spirit event As Frank Parmenter concludes Pedantic decisions out place making Nostalgia fun enjoyable Perhaps Rudy Kluibers perspective better way tm looking engines Harry Murphys Early /2A NosGas event hope have reworked Wasp turning specially re-molded Kaysun plastic prop 25K little-known Yugoslavian design 1952 looks just RK ELECTRONI 262304 Fox Rim Hudson NH 03051 8824022 like current FAL models.hey just kidding Out launch As state MC Hying develops attention being given ever-more-critical launch longwinged creatures last World Champs bad launches factor final flyoff Ive asked number top FiC fliers about problem consensus seems models operate somewhat backwards conventional Pylon models must launched right wind AMA models must go either straight wind error made launch must go slightly left better fliers region problem launch inconsistency solution may interest Like good ideas its simple should have obvious havent heard its use before set up video camera tripod shot several launches various angles Using series six seven launches problem tendency hook model left launch became noticeable particularly flier hadnt seen error detached perspective before Using freeze-frame VCR able stop launch motion various points isolate cause hook Previously naked-eye observations depended memory perspective tape gave us unbiased easily repeatable look Since us have access VCRs video cameras doesnt make sense use tools quick study launches Further since some fliers use vans equipped VCRs possible review tape almost immediately RAPID NICAD CIIARGER B Prepeid Orders Mosey Order Certified Check Shiypirg & Haodlog $500 COO Orders Cash Ceofied Cneck collected Os deloery Add $400 ahove aeroorrte FACTORY DIRECT ONLY Aft Prices and Specificahoes ore Sebject Change Withoat Notice Gesigeed ttaeafactared USA other end flight retrieve long ago freak wind shift carried 1/2A off flying field last available branch tall tree course branch too high too small climb Murphys Law again sorts retrieval methods failed including wait-a-few-days-and-it IIblow-down trick What Gene Bowers Central Ohio FF Club rather unusual answer seems once encountered similar situation came prepared next time modified bow-and-arrow setup allows him shoot model out tree bow equipped reel-in device line attached arrow After model spent two weeks tree interested its engine timer gave Gene go-ahead did best Robin Hood impression matter minutes sackful pieces hardware else failed easier situations arrow could have shot over offending branch model shaken loose tree however model very firmly wedged making no other choice possible Its tough lose model way good engines timers tougher come Thanks Gene following omitted March Issue Doug Gaibreath brings light another Continued page 196 194 Model Aviation MORE POWER WiTH LESS NOISE four-cycle measuring up t expectatIons What lUng foi Dust off two-cycle DIESELIZE Send self-addressed 75$ stamped envelope $200 info call 203-877-1670 between 900AM 6OOlM EST DAVIS DIESEL DEVELOPMENT PO 141 MIlford CT 06460 The leader Ira quiet combustion technology since 1976 field charging nicads $6995 ecly adjastabte 10001 capacity MOSIET held charger peer 4 S cell fIX aed 8 cell TX eicads Usieg statesftheart MOSFET techeetegy yea us rapidly held charge year 48 60 V RX aed 96 V TX studs tsinoattaneeasly jedepeedeetlyt flag year uCs cigarette lighter socket Iplag tecludedl 12 5t held battey pass hattes aed ths asit oct11 rest Wilt charge FULL 100% CAPACITY WtTftOtJf TIlE CAR ENGINE RUNNING Ifros 120140 V soarcel Aetosratic Voltage Sessieg circaity oct11 ternrisote charge asd LEGs oct11 indicate Separate 85 aed TX cacest adjastevests ep te 1200 mA lfactoy set 505 tetAt allow fast charging studs escean 1200 eAII capacity asd ahitity ased horce trichle/overnight/fast chargieg systen asieg 12 V OC regatated power sapply Ideal spot flyers heliupters 1/4 sule beats gliders Separate fIX aed TX trip cottage odjastereets allow chargoeg 4 S cell fIX studs welt precose coetrol oser charge termrsatros cottages 1 GLOW SWITCII SYSTEM Mliii ACTUGLOW & LOBAT detectors $8995 oshoard Glow Switch will allow easier safer slatting year 2 054 4 stroke engines Eliminate prohtees englees hose roagh idle refass rae tow speed Jest throttle Sacs & flip prop No esternat batteries uhles deal Ideal incetted cowled jet engines welt installatioss glow plag dutficelt reach onique ACTUGLOW detector wilt show yea cta remotely moasted LEO glow plag acteally working LOBAT detector wilt inform yea receicer niuds hose enough cottage another flight Wilt work AM Ff1 PCM radios Ado Tars Off powers rioson glow plag receicer tamed off enit incorporates serso recersing adjestable trip point Wilt worh 2 glow plugs deal MOSIET design encores extremely tow cottage drop therefore masimem heat year glow ping Niud hatteoy AC charges glow head connectoc uhte hardware incladed nothing else hayl Unit shipped tinned leads Also acailohie Fetoha J connector 07 additional Large Scale Multi-Engine Jets Scheduled appear Tom Cook Jet Model Products Rick Schafer Custom Model Products PILOT AWARDS Most Outstanding Most Realistic Scale Right Technical Achievement Best Finish Scale/Sport Best Static Scale/Sport CDs Choice Bomber Field cordially invites fan jet enthusiasts annual fan fly Bomber Field offers excellent setting 600 feet paved runway covered pits electricity water camping space Bomber Field souvenirs concession stand TOM COOK STARFIRE TO BE DRAWN FOR BY PILOTS WHO FLY PILOT ENTRY FEE $1500 includes lunch Friday Saturday Sunday plus commemorative plaque SPECTATOR ADMISSION $300 Per carload Friday Admission Free ACCOMMODATIONS Budget Hotel Brookshire 1-800-283-4678 1-713-934-3122 COMING EVENTS Reno Style Pylon Racing April 45 1992 4th Annual B-17 Gathering/Big Bird Fly-in September 18 19 20 1992 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL Mike Smith CD 713/930-1141 713/479-7366 Bill Stevens President 713/497-6511 BOMBER FIELD MONAVILLE TEXAZ7\ 10000 ENOAH & QUADRA ENGINES ERCOUPE TOMAHAWK & J-3 KITTEN KITS CECONITE ER PROPS WHEELS CARBON FIBER ARROW SHAFTS SIG & B PRODUCTS DU-BRO FUEL TANKS QUARTER SCALE SPECIALISTS SEND $100 FOR CATALOG angle oft-discussed issue beginner participation hobby recent letter mentioned need us Free Flighters aware beginning fliers age listed steps may help keep new blood age time may have come changing way classify fliers As now new flier may 40 years old beginner has fly against Randy Archer Roger Simpson like northem California figures its too hard doesnt have chance win says heck goes back RC cars collecting stamps wouldnt mind seeing Masters class Continued page 200 196 Model Aviation THE PREMIER JET EVENT OF 1992 SEAJYI51IMY Ito EXJ7 47*68 MORNHOUSTON DUST DEVIL Slow Speed AerobatIcs Trainer Uk Stability Super Short Take Off & Landing Span 75 60 12O sq $13995 CHINOOK Primary TrainerFun Fly Sport Plane IMAA LegalAerobatic Trainer Length 69 Aeea lllOsqIn $11995s&H Both have JT88 AirfoIl WHIRLWIND AIRCRAFT 3065 Windjammer Dr Colorado Springs CO 80920 719 2607622 7 days week VISA/MO FF Duration/Haught Continued page 196 well Expert Junior competition Juniors Experts could elect compete Masters wanted Masters would able go down rank unless competed two years could fly Expert until won event its back Masters again Doug sees necessary recordkeeping biggest drawback system better system current What can done retain newcomers possibleregardless age experience level believe Dougs idea has quite bit merit deserves serious thought Feedback anyone Robbery progress Credit Cincinnatis Bill Jackson honesty During recent test flying session photographed him testing new Coupe photographs shown March issue Model Aviation asked Bill details about model whether original design arent really original designs anymore told stole features other models named 10-76 0 f D & J ELECTRONICS 00 1 ucy RoadHowell Michigan 48843 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzer Endorsed AMA RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER Carry Full Line RCD RXs & Products Upgrading. 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PROJECT GRANDPA Mentor January 1992 issue Model Aviation featured PGM Trainer intermediate-level model building program designed famous Free Flighter Larry Conover construction article Larry provided address further details PGM program have long admirer both designs writing requested latest information received manuscript another model PGM series rubber-powered Fokker E-II feature article program local newspaper full program description Education Research Group Conover member program has several goals primary idea bring retired adults together young children retirees can teach building flying skills should stimulate student interest math science Conover feels program will help create both new grass roots modeling movement new talent base scientists aerospace engineers stage development Conover writes PGM pilot program designed implemented through local senior citizen centers TAG Taiented Gifted programs churches model clubs public service organizations As program matures could introduced science classes provided alternate choice manual training instruction can joint effort between teacher layperson Grandpa modelers have both time expertise contribute teacher can provide overview counsel professionai guidance through course Conover views program alternative consequences long slide instant gratification society Kids today dont know apply themselves model prepared havent learned work ethic program has successful Larry local level feels time right expansion idea Curriculum plans text evaluations full program guide available Conover Model Works PO Drawer 1488 Silverthorne CO 80489 Price $200 New Products Potis Hangar Products 5695 Marshall Rd Dayton OH 45429 announces new Fibreglas 1/2A prop CS engines strong Tee Dees proprietor Norm Poti describes prop Ed Keck design has 56-in diameter 27-in pitch prop costs $5 plus $3 finishing have yet flown samples sent have seen prop flown others immediate impressive results prop has tremendous pull acceleration Dale Mateer 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allow mount adapted virtually Tee Dee Some previously marketed mounts type distorted undermounting bolt torque thus negating thrust adjustments others almost required custom fit engine Once mount drilled fit engine no other engine would line up vertically tightened As Klause points out different engine will necessarily have same radial orientation because threads mount crankcase generated random correct just iemovc mount rotate holes provide desired orientation new mount sells $695 part #197 Send dollar Box 3010 Fallbrook CA 92028 latest KK catalog Gleason Enterprises recent search Lucky Lindy MK II plans Nostalgialegal version led suggestion Bob Beecroft contact Dick GleasonThis guy seems have everything says Bob may right about response inquiry came blue line print well full-size copy original plan Also included fifth edition Gold Book Model Plans covers modeling categories sixth edition Scale model three-view plan source list Non-Scale Model Plan Sources lists designs published provides information designer wingspan power source etc must point out says Dick nonScale list plan catalog some have interpreted past merely list plans published Some have plans have indicated Refer plan catalog prices etc plan catalog currently being overhauled revised add plans Gold Book costs $275 three-view catalog costs $1 NonScale List $5 Contact Gleason Enterprises 1106 10th Drive SE Austin MN 55912 supply trading pins decals remains 1991 World Champs FF team items being sold fund-raiser Junior EF Team pin two decals send $5 Walt Ghio 1380 Elkhorn Dr Stockton CA 95209 1 Speaking Junior team fund drive has barely crossed halfway point late January 1992 Roughly $10000 must raised order US able send full Junior team Poland summer Donations tax deductible should sent AMA Competition Department 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Please indicate money donation Junior FF Team Nostalgia debate January 1992 column quoted letter Bob Larsh policymakers Nostalgia events indicated dislike late-era British designs competitive advantage column also asked whether Bobs view models should banned ALL THREADS Use sleeves material CA will bond Six sizes $2 #4 #8 #8 #10 1/4 x 20 Perfectfor hatches cowls canopies engines servos landing gears wings anything mounts machine screw metal screw thread Uses depend imagination Color sleeve denotes size Can used thread lockers Ohio ur 11376 Ridgeway Road Kensinqton OH 44427 192 Model Aviation RL HP Model Engines Sizes 15-61 Two&Four Cycle Airplane Hell Marine Car Vintage Forster Glow & Ignition FACTORY PARTS & SERVICE FOR HB ENGINES- RJL ENGINES- HP ENGINES KRAFT 61 Cox CONQUEST 15 TAIPAN 40 HGK ENGINES FORSTER ENGINES MCCOY SERIES 21 BLACK HEAD FINNED CASE CALL OR WInE FOR FREE INFORMATIOM RIL INDUSTRIES USA PO BOXS-SIERRAMADRER CA 91025 TELEPHONE 818 359-0016 baby deserves Custom Cradle Custom Cradle specially molded pvc plastic--no ugly fittings * Superior custom design bulit last-12 inches tall 22 inches long Folds 3 inches thick toe easy storage * Special foam cusions protect prize finish--will soak up fuel oil * For 25 60 planes up 5 inches wlde Send check money order $1495 plus $395 shipping handling AZ Residents add 7% sales tax Rogers Custom Products 3177 E Ft Lowell #1 Tucson Az 85716 602795-3109 ADD CA price $169 package 018 216-223-1950 majority Evidently struck responsive chord tone following examples indicates Rudy Kluiber Lakewood Ohio writes natural someone actively competing event will look improve what hes using have built halfdozen hA Nostalgia models thought mind have great deal fun doing guess what Im trying get may have certain perception what nostalgic would impossible think same perception could applied everyone else Its different strokes different folks Jim Moseley Downsvicw Ontario Canada gives us somewhat different perspective Bob may fail see anything nostalgic about ships Brit certainly Ive flying England time started evolve have respect Bob .but think bit late day start having second thoughts about types models eligible Different people different airplanes principle remains unalteredfun build fly Frank Parmenter Georgetown Texas offers thoughtful commentary Only armchair quarterbacks sidelines actual fliers seem nay-sayers what can cannot legally 53 through 56 period Nostalgia great advances design model performance achieved partly due interest FAI participation also engine performance improvement US fliers no longer island model design participation models pretty high-performance recognize sheer fallacy simply cannot completely turn back clock Improvements model building material techniques building knowledge cannot erased mind process building Nostalgia-era models today end up durable safer models Using some techniques today no way changes original design concept think basic idea Nostalgia No matter side issue Texas City Remote Control Club Fourth Annual Big Bird Fly May 2&3 6O MONO 60 6IP AMA Rules App It8pe4ions MANP&AvJx Holland Park Texas City Texas Registration Time 800 AM Registration Fee $1000 includes 2 Meal Tickets Information call Joe Molorka 713 337-3473 PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Made USA BARSTOCK ALUMINUM SPINNERS RetailApprox PriceWeight $1395058 oz 1495095oz 1595100oz 1695180oz 1895150oz 1895190oz 2095170oz 2295220oz 2495200oz 2695260oz 2895250oz 3695340oz 4995470oz 5995520oz 6995570oz 3 Pieces Cone Back Plate Retainer Screw Note 3 4 Blade Spinners Available Sizes Add $300 Per Spinner Part NoSize TT140A .1/428 TT147A 1/428/7mm . TT610A 10mm 11710A mm 1T-516A .5/1624 TT518A 5/1624/8mm 1T810A 10mm TT-825AOx 125mm TT375A3/624 17-125-A . lOx 125mm 3 Pieces Nut Washer arid Machined Bushing Add $350 Shipping Handling Prices subject change notice ROMCO MFG INC OX 836 SOUTH HOUSTON TEXAS 77587 713 943-1867 May1992 193 IT YOURSELF 4 Easy use Save Money Save Time As low $995 sy write Smithy Dept 515 1 -ouu-Gq-6342tattle l 3023 t 2nd Street Ask operator 515The Dalles DR 97058 U 0 /3 /4 1/5 scale $795 pias 3 es $1995 plus $4 P/HCivilians 1/3 1/4le WWI Barnstormer /4 WWII Navy /5 WWII USAAFin /e 1/8 scales Ask Officers Gentlemen pilots name favorite hobby shop call name dealer nearest ordering direct include check money order MONISA account number exp date Officats Umnhlemun 537-7323 Box 537 RD 2 Hampton NJ 08827 Part No Size fl150B .. 11/2 TT175B 4 TT200B TT-225B . 2-114 112268 .. 21/4 FAll fl250B .. 21/2 TT-251B 112FAI .. TT275B . 23/4 fl276B -314FAlf .. 11-300-8 fl301BFAI T1-325-B .. 31/4 11-350-B .. 31/2 TT-375B .. 33/4 11-4008 PROP NUT ADAPTORS V MANDAT RYFLI HTRE UIRED AMA 20023 IMAA TX 92-260-8-1 46 RetailApproa PriceWeight $495061 81 495061 ez 495063 oz 495. . 082az 495 076oz 49507687 495076oz 495075oz 595117oz 595 115oz { sponsor Hobby Center- Clear LakeAIRTRONICS IncFutaba Corp America 921 NASARD 1ilAutryP08ox2329 Houston TX 77068Imne Ca 92718Los Angeles CA 9005k0329 713 4A8-TOYB believe biggest problem fun vs win issue What originally intended casual affair has developed intense competition As competition will will bend break rule order win Ive seen Nostalgia models large amounts carbon fiber bracing radically modified conventional construction other I-dare-you-to-complain-about-this-to-the CD setups seems may take work have fun event win event shame handful need policed threatening vast majority really enjoy spirit event As Frank Parmenter concludes Pedantic decisions out place making Nostalgia fun enjoyable Perhaps Rudy Kluibers perspective better way tm looking engines Harry Murphys Early /2A NosGas event hope have reworked Wasp turning specially re-molded Kaysun plastic prop 25K little-known Yugoslavian design 1952 looks just RK ELECTRONI 262304 Fox Rim Hudson NH 03051 8824022 like current FAL models.hey just kidding Out launch As state MC Hying develops attention being given ever-more-critical launch longwinged creatures last World Champs bad launches factor final flyoff Ive asked number top FiC fliers about problem consensus seems models operate somewhat backwards conventional Pylon models must launched right wind AMA models must go either straight wind error made launch must go slightly left better fliers region problem launch inconsistency solution may interest Like good ideas its simple should have obvious havent heard its use before set up video camera tripod shot several launches various angles Using series six seven launches problem tendency hook model left launch became noticeable particularly flier hadnt seen error detached perspective before Using freeze-frame VCR able stop launch motion various points isolate cause hook Previously naked-eye observations depended memory perspective tape gave us unbiased easily repeatable look Since us have access VCRs video cameras doesnt make sense use tools quick study launches Further since some fliers use vans equipped VCRs possible review tape almost immediately RAPID NICAD CIIARGER B Prepeid Orders Mosey Order Certified Check Shiypirg & Haodlog $500 COO Orders Cash Ceofied Cneck collected Os deloery Add $400 ahove aeroorrte FACTORY DIRECT ONLY Aft Prices and Specificahoes ore Sebject Change Withoat Notice Gesigeed ttaeafactared USA other end flight retrieve long ago freak wind shift carried 1/2A off flying field last available branch tall tree course branch too high too small climb Murphys Law again sorts retrieval methods failed including wait-a-few-days-and-it IIblow-down trick What Gene Bowers Central Ohio FF Club rather unusual answer seems once encountered similar situation came prepared next time modified bow-and-arrow setup allows him shoot model out tree bow equipped reel-in device line attached arrow After model spent two weeks tree interested its engine timer gave Gene go-ahead did best Robin Hood impression matter minutes sackful pieces hardware else failed easier situations arrow could have shot over offending branch model shaken loose tree however model very firmly wedged making no other choice possible Its tough lose model way good engines timers tougher come Thanks Gene following omitted March Issue Doug Gaibreath brings light another Continued page 196 194 Model Aviation MORE POWER WiTH LESS NOISE four-cycle measuring up t expectatIons What lUng foi Dust off two-cycle DIESELIZE Send self-addressed 75$ stamped envelope $200 info call 203-877-1670 between 900AM 6OOlM EST DAVIS DIESEL DEVELOPMENT PO 141 MIlford CT 06460 The leader Ira quiet combustion technology since 1976 field charging nicads $6995 ecly adjastabte 10001 capacity MOSIET held charger peer 4 S cell fIX aed 8 cell TX eicads Usieg statesftheart MOSFET techeetegy yea us rapidly held charge year 48 60 V RX aed 96 V TX studs tsinoattaneeasly jedepeedeetlyt flag year uCs cigarette lighter socket Iplag tecludedl 12 5t held battey pass hattes aed ths asit oct11 rest Wilt charge FULL 100% CAPACITY WtTftOtJf TIlE CAR ENGINE RUNNING Ifros 120140 V soarcel Aetosratic Voltage Sessieg circaity oct11 ternrisote charge asd LEGs oct11 indicate Separate 85 aed TX cacest adjastevests ep te 1200 mA lfactoy set 505 tetAt allow fast charging studs escean 1200 eAII capacity asd ahitity ased horce trichle/overnight/fast chargieg systen asieg 12 V OC regatated power sapply Ideal spot flyers heliupters 1/4 sule beats gliders Separate fIX aed TX trip cottage odjastereets allow chargoeg 4 S cell fIX studs welt precose coetrol oser charge termrsatros cottages 1 GLOW SWITCII SYSTEM Mliii ACTUGLOW & LOBAT detectors $8995 oshoard Glow Switch will allow easier safer slatting year 2 054 4 stroke engines Eliminate prohtees englees hose roagh idle refass rae tow speed Jest throttle Sacs & flip prop No esternat batteries uhles deal Ideal incetted cowled jet engines welt installatioss glow plag dutficelt reach onique ACTUGLOW detector wilt show yea cta remotely moasted LEO glow plag acteally working LOBAT detector wilt inform yea receicer niuds hose enough cottage another flight Wilt work AM Ff1 PCM radios Ado Tars Off powers rioson glow plag receicer tamed off enit incorporates serso recersing adjestable trip point Wilt worh 2 glow plugs deal MOSIET design encores extremely tow cottage drop therefore masimem heat year glow ping Niud hatteoy AC charges glow head connectoc uhte hardware incladed nothing else hayl Unit shipped tinned leads Also acailohie Fetoha J connector 07 additional Large Scale Multi-Engine Jets Scheduled appear Tom Cook Jet Model Products Rick Schafer Custom Model Products PILOT AWARDS Most Outstanding Most Realistic Scale Right Technical Achievement Best Finish Scale/Sport Best Static Scale/Sport CDs Choice Bomber Field cordially invites fan jet enthusiasts annual fan fly Bomber Field offers excellent setting 600 feet paved runway covered pits electricity water camping space Bomber Field souvenirs concession stand TOM COOK STARFIRE TO BE DRAWN FOR BY PILOTS WHO FLY PILOT ENTRY FEE $1500 includes lunch Friday Saturday Sunday plus commemorative plaque SPECTATOR ADMISSION $300 Per carload Friday Admission Free ACCOMMODATIONS Budget Hotel Brookshire 1-800-283-4678 1-713-934-3122 COMING EVENTS Reno Style Pylon Racing April 45 1992 4th Annual B-17 Gathering/Big Bird Fly-in September 18 19 20 1992 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL Mike Smith CD 713/930-1141 713/479-7366 Bill Stevens President 713/497-6511 BOMBER FIELD MONAVILLE TEXAZ7\ 10000 ENOAH & QUADRA ENGINES ERCOUPE TOMAHAWK & J-3 KITTEN KITS CECONITE ER PROPS WHEELS CARBON FIBER ARROW SHAFTS SIG & B PRODUCTS DU-BRO FUEL TANKS QUARTER SCALE SPECIALISTS SEND $100 FOR CATALOG angle oft-discussed issue beginner participation hobby recent letter mentioned need us Free Flighters aware beginning fliers age listed steps may help keep new blood age time may have come changing way classify fliers As now new flier may 40 years old beginner has fly against Randy Archer Roger Simpson like northem California figures its too hard doesnt have chance win says heck goes back RC cars collecting stamps wouldnt mind seeing Masters class Continued page 200 196 Model Aviation THE PREMIER JET EVENT OF 1992 SEAJYI51IMY Ito EXJ7 47*68 MORNHOUSTON DUST DEVIL Slow Speed AerobatIcs Trainer Uk Stability Super Short Take Off & Landing Span 75 60 12O sq $13995 CHINOOK Primary TrainerFun Fly Sport Plane IMAA LegalAerobatic Trainer Length 69 Aeea lllOsqIn $11995s&H Both have JT88 AirfoIl WHIRLWIND AIRCRAFT 3065 Windjammer Dr Colorado Springs CO 80920 719 2607622 7 days week VISA/MO FF Duration/Haught Continued page 196 well Expert Junior competition Juniors Experts could elect compete Masters wanted Masters would able go down rank unless competed two years could fly Expert until won event its back Masters again Doug sees necessary recordkeeping biggest drawback system better system current What can done retain newcomers possibleregardless age experience level believe Dougs idea has quite bit merit deserves serious thought Feedback anyone Robbery progress Credit Cincinnatis Bill Jackson honesty During recent test flying session photographed him testing new Coupe photographs shown March issue Model Aviation asked Bill details about model whether original design arent really original designs anymore told stole features other models named 10-76 0 f D & J ELECTRONICS 00 1 ucy RoadHowell Michigan 48843 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzer Endorsed AMA RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus 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PROJECT GRANDPA Mentor January 1992 issue Model Aviation featured PGM Trainer intermediate-level model building program designed famous Free Flighter Larry Conover construction article Larry provided address further details PGM program have long admirer both designs writing requested latest information received manuscript another model PGM series rubber-powered Fokker E-II feature article program local newspaper full program description Education Research Group Conover member program has several goals primary idea bring retired adults together young children retirees can teach building flying skills should stimulate student interest math science Conover feels program will help create both new grass roots modeling movement new talent base scientists aerospace engineers stage development Conover writes PGM pilot program designed implemented through local senior citizen centers TAG Taiented Gifted programs churches model clubs public service organizations As program matures could introduced science classes provided alternate choice manual training instruction can joint effort between teacher layperson Grandpa modelers have both time expertise contribute teacher can provide overview counsel professionai guidance through course Conover views program alternative consequences long slide instant gratification society Kids today dont know apply themselves model prepared havent learned work ethic program has successful Larry local level feels time right expansion idea Curriculum plans text evaluations full program guide available Conover Model Works PO Drawer 1488 Silverthorne CO 80489 Price $200 New Products Potis Hangar Products 5695 Marshall Rd Dayton OH 45429 announces new Fibreglas 1/2A prop CS engines strong Tee Dees proprietor Norm Poti describes prop Ed Keck design has 56-in diameter 27-in pitch prop costs $5 plus $3 finishing have yet flown samples sent have seen prop flown others immediate impressive results prop has tremendous pull acceleration Dale Mateer used old seven-ounce model plane gained much momentum autorudder activated end five-second run model yawed badly came way back ground quite pulling out before impact model flew much faster gained altitude ever before prop difference Another consideration purchase PHP props reputation have earned quality workmanship performance samples sent perfectly balanced flawlessly finished believe anything less Second edition Rubber Powered Model Airplanes Don Ross book would worthy addition library typical service have seen number fliers use PHP props available 7-in through 10-in diameters superior results cases SASE above address will get full PHP products listing Rubber Powered ModelAirplanes As mentioned March 1992 Duration Don Rosss book its second printing Don sent copy for me review feel continued page 190 94 Model Aviation Duration Jim Haught 3069 Sovereign Drive Cincinnati OH 45251 Potis Hangar Products Dayton Ohio offers Fibreglas 1/2A propeller shown gray Cox 6 x 3 comparison New 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allow mount adapted virtually Tee Dee Some previously marketed mounts type distorted undermounting bolt torque thus negating thrust adjustments others almost required custom fit engine Once mount drilled fit engine no other engine would line up vertically tightened As Klause points out different engine will necessarily have same radial orientation because threads mount crankcase generated random correct just iemovc mount rotate holes provide desired orientation new mount sells $695 part #197 Send dollar Box 3010 Fallbrook CA 92028 latest KK catalog Gleason Enterprises recent search Lucky Lindy MK II plans Nostalgialegal version led suggestion Bob Beecroft contact Dick GleasonThis guy seems have everything says Bob may right about response inquiry came blue line print well full-size copy original plan Also included fifth edition Gold Book Model Plans covers modeling categories sixth edition Scale model three-view plan source list Non-Scale Model Plan Sources lists designs published 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thoughts about types models eligible Different people different airplanes principle remains unalteredfun build fly Frank Parmenter Georgetown Texas offers thoughtful commentary Only armchair quarterbacks sidelines actual fliers seem nay-sayers what can cannot legally 53 through 56 period Nostalgia great advances design model performance achieved partly due interest FAI participation also engine performance improvement US fliers no longer island model design participation models pretty high-performance recognize sheer fallacy simply cannot completely turn back clock Improvements model building material techniques building knowledge cannot erased mind process building Nostalgia-era models today end up durable safer models Using some techniques today no way changes original design concept think basic idea Nostalgia No matter side issue Texas City Remote Control Club Fourth Annual Big Bird Fly May 2&3 6O MONO 60 6IP AMA Rules App It8pe4ions MANP&AvJx Holland Park Texas City Texas 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TT275B . 23/4 fl276B -314FAlf .. 11-300-8 fl301BFAI T1-325-B .. 31/4 11-350-B .. 31/2 TT-375B .. 33/4 11-4008 PROP NUT ADAPTORS V MANDAT RYFLI HTRE UIRED AMA 20023 IMAA TX 92-260-8-1 46 RetailApproa PriceWeight $495061 81 495061 ez 495063 oz 495. . 082az 495 076oz 49507687 495076oz 495075oz 595117oz 595 115oz { sponsor Hobby Center- Clear LakeAIRTRONICS IncFutaba Corp America 921 NASARD 1ilAutryP08ox2329 Houston TX 77068Imne Ca 92718Los Angeles CA 9005k0329 713 4A8-TOYB believe biggest problem fun vs win issue What originally intended casual affair has developed intense competition As competition will will bend break rule order win Ive seen Nostalgia models large amounts carbon fiber bracing radically modified conventional construction other I-dare-you-to-complain-about-this-to-the CD setups seems may take work have fun event win event shame handful need policed threatening vast majority really enjoy spirit event As Frank Parmenter concludes Pedantic decisions out place making Nostalgia fun enjoyable Perhaps Rudy Kluibers perspective better way tm looking engines Harry Murphys Early /2A NosGas event hope have reworked Wasp turning specially re-molded Kaysun plastic prop 25K little-known Yugoslavian design 1952 looks just RK ELECTRONI 262304 Fox Rim Hudson NH 03051 8824022 like current FAL models.hey just kidding Out launch As state MC Hying develops attention being given ever-more-critical launch longwinged creatures last World Champs bad launches factor final flyoff Ive asked number top FiC fliers about problem consensus seems models operate somewhat backwards conventional Pylon models must launched right wind AMA models must go either straight wind error made launch must go slightly left better fliers region problem launch inconsistency solution may interest Like good ideas its simple should have obvious havent heard its use before set up video camera tripod shot several launches various angles Using series six seven launches problem tendency hook model left launch became noticeable particularly flier hadnt seen error detached perspective before Using freeze-frame VCR able stop launch motion various points isolate cause hook Previously naked-eye observations depended memory perspective tape gave us unbiased easily repeatable look Since us have access VCRs video cameras doesnt make sense use tools quick study launches Further since some fliers use vans equipped VCRs possible review tape almost immediately RAPID NICAD CIIARGER B Prepeid Orders Mosey Order Certified Check Shiypirg & Haodlog $500 COO Orders Cash Ceofied Cneck collected Os deloery Add $400 ahove aeroorrte FACTORY DIRECT ONLY Aft Prices and Specificahoes ore Sebject Change Withoat Notice Gesigeed ttaeafactared USA other end flight retrieve long ago freak wind shift carried 1/2A off flying field last available branch tall tree course branch too high too small climb Murphys Law again sorts retrieval methods failed including wait-a-few-days-and-it IIblow-down trick What Gene Bowers Central Ohio FF Club rather unusual answer seems once encountered similar situation came prepared next time modified bow-and-arrow setup allows him shoot model out tree bow equipped reel-in device line attached arrow After model spent two weeks tree interested its engine timer gave Gene go-ahead did best Robin Hood impression matter minutes sackful pieces hardware else failed easier situations arrow could have shot over offending branch model shaken loose tree however model very firmly wedged making no other choice possible Its tough lose model way good engines timers tougher come Thanks Gene following omitted March Issue Doug Gaibreath brings light another Continued page 196 194 Model Aviation MORE POWER WiTH LESS NOISE four-cycle measuring up t expectatIons What lUng foi Dust off two-cycle DIESELIZE Send self-addressed 75$ stamped envelope $200 info call 203-877-1670 between 900AM 6OOlM EST DAVIS DIESEL DEVELOPMENT PO 141 MIlford CT 06460 The leader Ira quiet combustion technology since 1976 field charging nicads $6995 ecly adjastabte 10001 capacity MOSIET held charger peer 4 S cell fIX aed 8 cell TX eicads Usieg statesftheart MOSFET techeetegy yea us rapidly held charge year 48 60 V RX aed 96 V TX studs tsinoattaneeasly jedepeedeetlyt flag year uCs cigarette lighter socket Iplag tecludedl 12 5t held battey pass hattes aed ths asit oct11 rest Wilt charge FULL 100% CAPACITY WtTftOtJf TIlE CAR ENGINE RUNNING Ifros 120140 V soarcel Aetosratic Voltage Sessieg circaity oct11 ternrisote charge asd LEGs oct11 indicate Separate 85 aed TX cacest adjastevests ep te 1200 mA lfactoy set 505 tetAt allow fast charging studs escean 1200 eAII capacity asd ahitity ased horce trichle/overnight/fast chargieg systen asieg 12 V OC regatated power sapply Ideal spot flyers heliupters 1/4 sule beats gliders Separate fIX aed TX trip cottage odjastereets allow chargoeg 4 S cell fIX studs welt precose coetrol oser charge termrsatros cottages 1 GLOW SWITCII SYSTEM Mliii ACTUGLOW & LOBAT detectors $8995 oshoard Glow Switch will allow easier safer slatting year 2 054 4 stroke engines Eliminate prohtees englees hose roagh idle refass rae tow speed Jest throttle Sacs & flip prop No esternat batteries uhles deal Ideal incetted cowled jet engines welt installatioss glow plag dutficelt reach onique ACTUGLOW detector wilt show yea cta remotely moasted LEO glow plag acteally working LOBAT detector wilt inform yea receicer niuds hose enough cottage another flight Wilt work AM Ff1 PCM radios Ado Tars Off powers rioson glow plag receicer tamed off enit incorporates serso recersing adjestable trip point Wilt worh 2 glow plugs deal MOSIET design encores extremely tow cottage drop therefore masimem heat year glow ping Niud hatteoy AC charges glow head connectoc uhte hardware incladed nothing else hayl Unit shipped tinned leads Also acailohie Fetoha J connector 07 additional Large Scale Multi-Engine Jets Scheduled appear Tom Cook Jet Model Products Rick Schafer Custom Model Products PILOT AWARDS Most Outstanding Most Realistic Scale Right Technical Achievement Best Finish Scale/Sport Best Static Scale/Sport CDs Choice Bomber Field cordially invites fan jet enthusiasts annual fan fly Bomber Field offers excellent setting 600 feet paved runway covered pits electricity water camping space Bomber Field souvenirs concession stand TOM COOK STARFIRE TO BE DRAWN FOR BY PILOTS WHO FLY PILOT ENTRY FEE $1500 includes lunch Friday Saturday Sunday plus commemorative plaque SPECTATOR ADMISSION $300 Per carload Friday Admission Free ACCOMMODATIONS Budget Hotel Brookshire 1-800-283-4678 1-713-934-3122 COMING EVENTS Reno Style Pylon Racing April 45 1992 4th Annual B-17 Gathering/Big Bird Fly-in September 18 19 20 1992 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL Mike Smith CD 713/930-1141 713/479-7366 Bill Stevens President 713/497-6511 BOMBER FIELD MONAVILLE TEXAZ7\ 10000 ENOAH & QUADRA ENGINES ERCOUPE TOMAHAWK & J-3 KITTEN KITS CECONITE ER PROPS WHEELS CARBON FIBER ARROW SHAFTS SIG & B PRODUCTS DU-BRO FUEL TANKS QUARTER SCALE SPECIALISTS SEND $100 FOR CATALOG angle oft-discussed issue beginner participation hobby recent letter mentioned need us Free Flighters aware beginning fliers age listed steps may help keep new blood age time may have come changing way classify fliers As now new flier may 40 years old beginner has fly against Randy Archer Roger Simpson like northem California figures its too hard doesnt have chance win says heck goes back RC cars collecting stamps wouldnt mind seeing Masters class Continued page 200 196 Model Aviation THE PREMIER JET EVENT OF 1992 SEAJYI51IMY Ito EXJ7 47*68 MORNHOUSTON DUST DEVIL Slow Speed AerobatIcs Trainer Uk Stability Super Short Take Off & Landing Span 75 60 12O sq $13995 CHINOOK Primary TrainerFun Fly Sport Plane IMAA LegalAerobatic Trainer Length 69 Aeea lllOsqIn $11995s&H Both have JT88 AirfoIl WHIRLWIND AIRCRAFT 3065 Windjammer Dr Colorado Springs CO 80920 719 2607622 7 days week VISA/MO FF Duration/Haught Continued page 196 well Expert Junior competition Juniors Experts could elect compete Masters wanted Masters would able go down rank unless competed two years could fly Expert until won event its back Masters again Doug sees necessary recordkeeping biggest drawback system better system current What can done retain newcomers possibleregardless age experience level believe Dougs idea has quite bit merit deserves serious thought Feedback anyone Robbery progress Credit Cincinnatis Bill Jackson honesty During recent test flying session photographed him testing new Coupe photographs shown March issue Model Aviation asked Bill details about model whether original design arent really original designs anymore told stole features other models named 10-76 0 f D & J ELECTRONICS 00 1 ucy RoadHowell Michigan 48843 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzer Endorsed AMA RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER Carry Full Line RCD RXs & Products Upgrading. ASK ABOUT THE NEW HOT FOCUS SERIES RADIO CONTROL SYSTEMS FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance ExtraUPS ailCODs zL VISA / MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8YSQ 10-76 Thats Cincinnati Police radio code robbery progress New wave Nordic Longtime glider fliers will recall Don Chancey designer Poacher Pantera Hyperion other designs versatile all-around modeler first love Nordic During 1970s team member top competitor recent years has shifted focus RC Soaring still keeps up EF bunch evidenced correspondence sent have tried talk him comeback following shows hes least considering talking break about Nordic have same problems make strong enough launch try three-piece wing bolts onto fuselage advantages eliminate weight wing joiner can add weight wing 2 no joint center wing beef up very common practice now soaring configuration would threepiece wing removable tips joined appropriate size carbon-fiber rods Picture molded fuselage pod mates carbon-fiber tail boom removable nose cone would completely enclose timer controls timer would mounted plywood keel standard position set up flight would simply slide off nose cone set DT other goodies slide cone back place wing off would have complete access tow hook etc could very interesting project would give something bit different what everyone else has bottom line know will work Three last four World Championship Sailplanes have bolt-on wings remember Don Nordic days remember innovative tendencies creative mind immaculate airplanes Ive sent him some specs recent models further coax him back fold says would almost enough get build also techniques hes learned mold making materials RC Soaring ideas could usher new era Nordic Stay tuned ers Editor Continued page 162 simple act Lots good will thought might like know rather pleasant experience last fall felt should let somebody know proper credit can given have Midwest Aerostar 40 am just learning fly Last fall about its third fourth flight erred plane made unplanned somewhat violent landing repairable have put back shape though too late 200 Model Aviation ~ELaUnrflEr Ask Original R/F LaunEher & Pit Er2WTMNXJ & Pit 12mwTM Local Hobby Shop Send $9995 s&H5806 Lancelot Ct SW Call TodayDealer Inquiries WelcomeOlympia WA 98502 206 786-8461
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/05
Page Numbers: 94, 190, 192, 193, 194, 196, 200
PROJECT GRANDPA Mentor January 1992 issue Model Aviation featured PGM Trainer intermediate-level model building program designed famous Free Flighter Larry Conover construction article Larry provided address further details PGM program have long admirer both designs writing requested latest information received manuscript another model PGM series rubber-powered Fokker E-II feature article program local newspaper full program description Education Research Group Conover member program has several goals primary idea bring retired adults together young children retirees can teach building flying skills should stimulate student interest math science Conover feels program will help create both new grass roots modeling movement new talent base scientists aerospace engineers stage development Conover writes PGM pilot program designed implemented through local senior citizen centers TAG Taiented Gifted programs churches model clubs public service organizations As program matures could introduced science classes provided alternate choice manual training instruction can joint effort between teacher layperson Grandpa modelers have both time expertise contribute teacher can provide overview counsel professionai guidance through course Conover views program alternative consequences long slide instant gratification society Kids today dont know apply themselves model prepared havent learned work ethic program has successful Larry local level feels time right expansion idea Curriculum plans text evaluations full program guide available Conover Model Works PO Drawer 1488 Silverthorne CO 80489 Price $200 New Products Potis Hangar Products 5695 Marshall Rd Dayton OH 45429 announces new Fibreglas 1/2A prop CS engines strong Tee Dees proprietor Norm Poti describes prop Ed Keck design has 56-in diameter 27-in pitch prop costs $5 plus $3 finishing have yet flown samples sent have seen prop flown others immediate impressive results prop has tremendous pull acceleration Dale Mateer used old seven-ounce model plane gained much momentum autorudder activated end five-second run model yawed badly came way back ground quite pulling out before impact model flew much faster gained altitude ever before prop difference Another consideration purchase PHP props reputation have earned quality workmanship performance samples sent perfectly balanced flawlessly finished believe anything less Second edition Rubber Powered Model Airplanes Don Ross book would worthy addition library typical service have seen number fliers use PHP props available 7-in through 10-in diameters superior results cases SASE above address will get full PHP products listing Rubber Powered ModelAirplanes As mentioned March 1992 Duration Don Rosss book its second printing Don sent copy for me review feel continued page 190 94 Model Aviation Duration Jim Haught 3069 Sovereign Drive Cincinnati OH 45251 Potis Hangar Products Dayton Ohio offers Fibreglas 1/2A propeller shown gray Cox 6 x 3 comparison New backplate-style engine mount Kustom Kraftsmanship has thicker flanged portion series predrilled mounting holes adapting Tee Dee Left dynamic duo write Duration Harry Murphy Anderson IN Jim Haught Cincinnati OH Right Gene Bowers Jim Haught bow arrow retrieval setup its latest catch Jims 1/2A Genes good shot.so smile stand next him ft 11 a~9 tJ 0 8 66 o o L -11 1 Dont get upset Harry boys thought would really appreciate ingenuity AVIATION CRIISTMAS GIFTS SALE F VALUABLE COUPON ying paper CORSAIR Procut/colored W/MOTOR $4 2 $6 Procolored GIFT gliders N/Stickers & envelopes 12 /$3 24/$5 _____ ,-CATALOG 3000 planes $18____ Refimdable w/lst order over $251 PAPER AIRPLANE club $15 _____ cazf up-dIe o PAPER AIRPLANES 433 NIHOA STREET KAHULUI HI 9632 USA Iseiti UfOL p pa CJ -FOX FUEL FORMULAS HAVE BEEN USED FOR 40 YEARS No Rusty Bearing Problems No Abrupt Stops Throwing Props No Warped Cylinders An Average Motor Life Over 100 Hours NOW New Super Secret Formulas featuring Space Age Lubricants get Less Cost Per Gallon Sudden Unexplained Quitting Props Flying Off Warped Cylinder first lean run Rusty Bearings dont use after run oil 25 Hours Average Motor Life LIKE THE OLD FORMULAS BEST Pure Methanol Pure Castor Oil Pure Nitromethane Pure Nitroethane Nothing Else invite try personal formulas Dealers Fox fuels available us Call information FOX MANUFACTURING CO 5305 Towson Avenue Fort Smith AR 72901 Phone 501 6461656 FAX 501 646-1757 drill motor sanding thc ridges off photo shown March issue contrasts Mini-Stick 0-rings Pennyplane 0-rings respective weights 0000 13 oz versus 0003 oz Certainly weight penalty minimal compared being able fly moments notice urationlHaught Continued page 94 high-quality book worthy addition library As introduction states book designed take new modeler through series practical Continued page 192 190 Model Aviation AERIAL MODEL AIRCRAFT PRODUCTS AMAP cutter bow $17900 213 9659504I AMAP power supply$4900 FLAIR SLOPEAnodized available Add$1000 Three-piece 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allow mount adapted virtually Tee Dee Some previously marketed mounts type distorted undermounting bolt torque thus negating thrust adjustments others almost required custom fit engine Once mount drilled fit engine no other engine would line up vertically tightened As Klause points out different engine will necessarily have same radial orientation because threads mount crankcase generated random correct just iemovc mount rotate holes provide desired orientation new mount sells $695 part #197 Send dollar Box 3010 Fallbrook CA 92028 latest KK catalog Gleason Enterprises recent search Lucky Lindy MK II plans Nostalgialegal version led suggestion Bob Beecroft contact Dick GleasonThis guy seems have everything says Bob may right about response inquiry came blue line print well full-size copy original plan Also included fifth edition Gold Book Model Plans covers modeling categories sixth edition Scale model three-view plan source list Non-Scale Model Plan Sources lists designs published provides information designer wingspan power source etc must point out says Dick nonScale list plan catalog some have interpreted past merely list plans published Some have plans have indicated Refer plan catalog prices etc plan catalog currently being overhauled revised add plans Gold Book costs $275 three-view catalog costs $1 NonScale List $5 Contact Gleason Enterprises 1106 10th Drive SE Austin MN 55912 supply trading pins decals remains 1991 World Champs FF team items being sold fund-raiser Junior EF Team pin two decals send $5 Walt Ghio 1380 Elkhorn Dr Stockton CA 95209 1 Speaking Junior team fund drive has barely crossed halfway point late January 1992 Roughly $10000 must raised order US able send full Junior team Poland summer Donations tax deductible should sent AMA Competition Department 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Please indicate money donation Junior FF Team Nostalgia debate January 1992 column quoted letter Bob Larsh policymakers Nostalgia events indicated dislike 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thoughts about types models eligible Different people different airplanes principle remains unalteredfun build fly Frank Parmenter Georgetown Texas offers thoughtful commentary Only armchair quarterbacks sidelines actual fliers seem nay-sayers what can cannot legally 53 through 56 period Nostalgia great advances design model performance achieved partly due interest FAI participation also engine performance improvement US fliers no longer island model design participation models pretty high-performance recognize sheer fallacy simply cannot completely turn back clock Improvements model building material techniques building knowledge cannot erased mind process building Nostalgia-era models today end up durable safer models Using some techniques today no way changes original design concept think basic idea Nostalgia No matter side issue Texas City Remote Control Club Fourth Annual Big Bird Fly May 2&3 6O MONO 60 6IP AMA Rules App It8pe4ions MANP&AvJx Holland Park Texas City Texas 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Nostalgia fun enjoyable Perhaps Rudy Kluibers perspective better way tm looking engines Harry Murphys Early /2A NosGas event hope have reworked Wasp turning specially re-molded Kaysun plastic prop 25K little-known Yugoslavian design 1952 looks just RK ELECTRONI 262304 Fox Rim Hudson NH 03051 8824022 like current FAL models.hey just kidding Out launch As state MC Hying develops attention being given ever-more-critical launch longwinged creatures last World Champs bad launches factor final flyoff Ive asked number top FiC fliers about problem consensus seems models operate somewhat backwards conventional Pylon models must launched right wind AMA models must go either straight wind error made launch must go slightly left better fliers region problem launch inconsistency solution may interest Like good ideas its simple should have obvious havent heard its use before set up video camera tripod shot several launches various angles Using series six seven launches problem tendency hook model left launch became noticeable particularly flier hadnt seen error detached perspective before Using freeze-frame VCR able stop launch motion various points isolate cause hook Previously naked-eye observations depended memory perspective tape gave us unbiased easily repeatable look Since us have access VCRs video cameras doesnt make sense use tools quick study launches Further since some fliers use vans equipped VCRs possible review tape almost immediately RAPID NICAD CIIARGER B Prepeid Orders Mosey Order Certified Check Shiypirg & Haodlog $500 COO Orders Cash Ceofied Cneck collected Os deloery Add $400 ahove aeroorrte FACTORY DIRECT ONLY Aft Prices and Specificahoes ore Sebject Change Withoat Notice Gesigeed ttaeafactared USA other end flight retrieve long ago freak wind shift carried 1/2A off flying field last available branch tall tree course branch too high too small climb Murphys Law again sorts retrieval methods failed including wait-a-few-days-and-it IIblow-down trick What Gene Bowers Central Ohio FF Club rather unusual answer seems once encountered similar situation came prepared next time modified bow-and-arrow setup allows him shoot model out tree bow equipped reel-in device line attached arrow After model spent two weeks tree interested its engine timer gave Gene go-ahead did best Robin Hood impression matter minutes sackful pieces hardware else failed easier situations arrow could have shot over offending branch model shaken loose tree however model very firmly wedged making no other choice possible Its tough lose model way good engines timers tougher come Thanks Gene following omitted March Issue Doug Gaibreath brings light another Continued page 196 194 Model Aviation MORE POWER WiTH LESS NOISE four-cycle measuring up t expectatIons What lUng foi Dust off two-cycle DIESELIZE Send self-addressed 75$ stamped envelope $200 info call 203-877-1670 between 900AM 6OOlM EST DAVIS DIESEL DEVELOPMENT PO 141 MIlford CT 06460 The leader Ira quiet combustion 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& LOBAT detectors $8995 oshoard Glow Switch will allow easier safer slatting year 2 054 4 stroke engines Eliminate prohtees englees hose roagh idle refass rae tow speed Jest throttle Sacs & flip prop No esternat batteries uhles deal Ideal incetted cowled jet engines welt installatioss glow plag dutficelt reach onique ACTUGLOW detector wilt show yea cta remotely moasted LEO glow plag acteally working LOBAT detector wilt inform yea receicer niuds hose enough cottage another flight Wilt work AM Ff1 PCM radios Ado Tars Off powers rioson glow plag receicer tamed off enit incorporates serso recersing adjestable trip point Wilt worh 2 glow plugs deal MOSIET design encores extremely tow cottage drop therefore masimem heat year glow ping Niud hatteoy AC charges glow head connectoc uhte hardware incladed nothing else hayl Unit shipped tinned leads Also acailohie Fetoha J connector 07 additional Large Scale Multi-Engine Jets Scheduled appear Tom Cook Jet Model Products Rick Schafer Custom Model Products PILOT AWARDS Most Outstanding Most Realistic Scale Right Technical Achievement Best Finish Scale/Sport Best Static Scale/Sport CDs Choice Bomber Field cordially invites fan jet enthusiasts annual fan fly Bomber Field offers excellent setting 600 feet paved runway covered pits electricity water camping space Bomber Field souvenirs concession stand TOM COOK STARFIRE TO BE DRAWN FOR BY PILOTS WHO FLY PILOT ENTRY FEE $1500 includes lunch Friday Saturday Sunday plus commemorative plaque SPECTATOR ADMISSION $300 Per carload Friday Admission Free ACCOMMODATIONS Budget Hotel Brookshire 1-800-283-4678 1-713-934-3122 COMING EVENTS Reno Style Pylon Racing April 45 1992 4th Annual B-17 Gathering/Big Bird Fly-in September 18 19 20 1992 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL Mike Smith CD 713/930-1141 713/479-7366 Bill Stevens President 713/497-6511 BOMBER FIELD MONAVILLE TEXAZ7\ 10000 ENOAH & QUADRA ENGINES ERCOUPE TOMAHAWK & J-3 KITTEN KITS CECONITE ER PROPS WHEELS CARBON FIBER ARROW SHAFTS SIG & B PRODUCTS DU-BRO FUEL TANKS QUARTER SCALE SPECIALISTS SEND $100 FOR CATALOG angle oft-discussed issue beginner participation hobby recent letter mentioned need us Free Flighters aware beginning fliers age listed steps may help keep new blood age time may have come changing way classify fliers As now new flier may 40 years old beginner has fly against Randy Archer Roger Simpson like northem California figures its too hard doesnt have chance win says heck goes back RC cars collecting stamps wouldnt mind seeing Masters class Continued page 200 196 Model Aviation THE PREMIER JET EVENT OF 1992 SEAJYI51IMY Ito EXJ7 47*68 MORNHOUSTON DUST DEVIL Slow Speed AerobatIcs Trainer Uk Stability Super Short Take Off & Landing Span 75 60 12O sq $13995 CHINOOK Primary TrainerFun Fly Sport Plane IMAA LegalAerobatic Trainer Length 69 Aeea lllOsqIn $11995s&H Both have JT88 AirfoIl WHIRLWIND AIRCRAFT 3065 Windjammer Dr Colorado Springs CO 80920 719 2607622 7 days week VISA/MO FF Duration/Haught Continued page 196 well Expert Junior competition Juniors Experts could elect compete Masters wanted Masters would able go down rank unless competed two years could fly Expert until won event its back Masters again Doug sees necessary recordkeeping biggest drawback system better system current What can done retain newcomers possibleregardless age experience level believe Dougs idea has quite bit merit deserves serious thought Feedback anyone Robbery progress Credit Cincinnatis Bill Jackson honesty During recent test flying session photographed him testing new Coupe photographs shown March issue Model Aviation asked Bill details about model whether original design arent really original designs anymore told stole features other models named 10-76 0 f D & J ELECTRONICS 00 1 ucy RoadHowell Michigan 48843 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzer Endorsed AMA RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER Carry Full Line RCD RXs & Products Upgrading. ASK ABOUT THE NEW HOT FOCUS SERIES RADIO CONTROL SYSTEMS FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance ExtraUPS ailCODs zL VISA / MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8YSQ 10-76 Thats Cincinnati Police radio code robbery progress New wave Nordic Longtime glider fliers will recall Don Chancey designer Poacher Pantera Hyperion other designs versatile all-around modeler first love Nordic During 1970s team member top competitor recent years has shifted focus RC Soaring still keeps up EF bunch evidenced correspondence sent have tried talk him comeback following shows hes least considering talking break about Nordic have same problems make strong enough launch try three-piece wing bolts onto fuselage advantages eliminate weight wing joiner can add weight wing 2 no joint center wing beef up very common practice now soaring configuration would threepiece wing removable tips joined appropriate size carbon-fiber rods Picture molded fuselage pod mates carbon-fiber tail boom removable nose cone would completely enclose timer controls timer would mounted plywood keel standard position set up flight would simply slide off nose cone set DT other goodies slide cone back place wing off would have complete access tow hook etc could very interesting project would give something bit different what everyone else has bottom line know will work Three last four World Championship Sailplanes have bolt-on wings remember Don Nordic days remember innovative tendencies creative mind immaculate airplanes Ive sent him some specs recent models further coax him back fold says would almost enough get build also techniques hes learned mold making materials RC Soaring ideas could usher new era Nordic Stay tuned ers Editor Continued page 162 simple act Lots good will thought might like know rather pleasant experience last fall felt should let somebody know proper credit can given have Midwest Aerostar 40 am just learning fly Last fall about its third fourth flight erred plane made unplanned somewhat violent landing repairable have put back shape though too late 200 Model Aviation ~ELaUnrflEr Ask Original R/F LaunEher & Pit Er2WTMNXJ & Pit 12mwTM Local Hobby Shop Send $9995 s&H5806 Lancelot Ct SW Call TodayDealer Inquiries WelcomeOlympia WA 98502 206 786-8461
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/05
Page Numbers: 94, 190, 192, 193, 194, 196, 200
PROJECT GRANDPA Mentor January 1992 issue Model Aviation featured PGM Trainer intermediate-level model building program designed famous Free Flighter Larry Conover construction article Larry provided address further details PGM program have long admirer both designs writing requested latest information received manuscript another model PGM series rubber-powered Fokker E-II feature article program local newspaper full program description Education Research Group Conover member program has several goals primary idea bring retired adults together young children retirees can teach building flying skills should stimulate student interest math science Conover feels program will help create both new grass roots modeling movement new talent base scientists aerospace engineers stage development Conover writes PGM pilot program designed implemented through local senior citizen centers TAG Taiented Gifted programs churches model clubs public service organizations As program matures could introduced science classes provided alternate choice manual training instruction can joint effort between teacher layperson Grandpa modelers have both time expertise contribute teacher can provide overview counsel professionai guidance through course Conover views program alternative consequences long slide instant gratification society Kids today dont know apply themselves model prepared havent learned work ethic program has successful Larry local level feels time right expansion idea Curriculum plans text evaluations full program guide available Conover Model Works PO Drawer 1488 Silverthorne CO 80489 Price $200 New Products Potis Hangar Products 5695 Marshall Rd Dayton OH 45429 announces new Fibreglas 1/2A prop CS engines strong Tee Dees proprietor Norm Poti describes prop Ed Keck design has 56-in diameter 27-in pitch prop costs $5 plus $3 finishing have yet flown samples sent have seen prop flown others immediate impressive results prop has tremendous pull acceleration Dale Mateer used old seven-ounce model plane gained much momentum autorudder activated end five-second run model yawed badly came way back ground quite pulling out before impact model flew much faster gained altitude ever before prop difference Another consideration purchase PHP props reputation have earned quality workmanship performance samples sent perfectly balanced flawlessly finished believe anything less Second edition Rubber Powered Model Airplanes Don Ross book would worthy addition library typical service have seen number fliers use PHP props available 7-in through 10-in diameters superior results cases SASE above address will get full PHP products listing Rubber Powered ModelAirplanes As mentioned March 1992 Duration Don Rosss book its second printing Don sent copy for me review feel continued page 190 94 Model Aviation Duration Jim Haught 3069 Sovereign Drive Cincinnati OH 45251 Potis Hangar Products Dayton Ohio offers Fibreglas 1/2A propeller shown gray Cox 6 x 3 comparison New backplate-style engine mount Kustom Kraftsmanship has thicker flanged portion series predrilled mounting holes adapting Tee Dee Left dynamic duo write Duration Harry Murphy Anderson IN Jim Haught Cincinnati OH Right Gene Bowers Jim Haught bow arrow retrieval setup its latest catch Jims 1/2A Genes good shot.so smile stand next him ft 11 a~9 tJ 0 8 66 o o L -11 1 Dont get upset Harry boys thought would really appreciate ingenuity AVIATION CRIISTMAS GIFTS SALE F VALUABLE COUPON ying paper CORSAIR Procut/colored W/MOTOR $4 2 $6 Procolored GIFT gliders N/Stickers & envelopes 12 /$3 24/$5 _____ ,-CATALOG 3000 planes $18____ Refimdable w/lst order over $251 PAPER AIRPLANE club $15 _____ cazf up-dIe o PAPER AIRPLANES 433 NIHOA STREET KAHULUI HI 9632 USA Iseiti UfOL p pa CJ -FOX FUEL FORMULAS HAVE BEEN USED FOR 40 YEARS No Rusty Bearing Problems No Abrupt Stops Throwing Props No Warped Cylinders An Average Motor Life Over 100 Hours NOW New Super Secret Formulas featuring Space Age Lubricants get Less Cost Per Gallon Sudden Unexplained Quitting Props Flying Off Warped Cylinder first lean run Rusty Bearings dont use after run oil 25 Hours Average Motor Life LIKE THE OLD FORMULAS BEST Pure Methanol Pure Castor Oil Pure Nitromethane Pure Nitroethane Nothing Else invite try personal formulas Dealers Fox fuels available us Call information FOX MANUFACTURING CO 5305 Towson Avenue Fort Smith AR 72901 Phone 501 6461656 FAX 501 646-1757 drill motor sanding thc ridges off photo shown March issue contrasts Mini-Stick 0-rings Pennyplane 0-rings respective weights 0000 13 oz versus 0003 oz Certainly weight penalty minimal compared being able fly moments notice urationlHaught Continued page 94 high-quality book worthy addition library As introduction states book designed take new modeler through series practical Continued page 192 190 Model Aviation AERIAL MODEL AIRCRAFT PRODUCTS AMAP cutter bow $17900 213 9659504I AMAP power supply$4900 FLAIR SLOPEAnodized available Add$1000 Three-piece fuse T tail 1 tail also sell cut cores available airfoils MH42 MH43 MH62 MH64 7003 RGI5 RGI4A Foam cores $5000 17 $3oaFull Money-Back 35153Guarantee 50 $45FLAIR-SLOPE 11/SPORT ELECTRIC Fuse Complete $6000 Length 43 h 3 ht 40& 60 Size htotor Recommended Slip-en Nose Cone Fuselage made EZ Lam Epoxy Blue Foam 2 lb24 X 96 X 2 $2900 Aerospace Composite ProductsDensity Will cut shipping 12 X 48 please specify Bob Rntzlaff 1641 South Elismere Ave. Los Angles CA 90019 ASW 171/4 Scale 4 M Basic Kit $28500 Thermal Phase Hand Launch 60 E 387 $5000 SHOP TASK Original Home Machine Shop Designed USA Shoptask DUETED FAN5 REPLACE PIPE PRESSURE WITH RI TO T ROWER FAN HOUSING MOUNTEO PICKUP FOR TANK PRESSURE LESS DRAG S EASY HOOKUP 5 3/4 PSI AIR FLOW FULL SIZE $800 CASH OR MO USHER ENTERPRISES INC 1017 SE FRONTAGE RD BOX 511 NORTH PLAINS OR 97133 HTSYSTEMS-~ THE BEST IN ELECTRIC FLIGHT SpeCIalIzIng ASTRO FLIGHT SYSTEMS Sales & dSIrrSuIOn WE CATER TO ThE ELECTRIC FLYER EXPERT 30 pPnn U PC epp,ecp 0 peas 01 EPUp PIpr PpePCn IUSPSI ADVISEUUP85 POIII PnPn WRY PAYC,coC OPeS UP IlPIS 01$ SPPUaS MORE FASTEST UPS ppp up p CePnaI CPess DELIVERY LARGEST STOCK OF ELECTRIC FLIGHT EOUIPMENT IN THE NORTHEAST CHIUIPS USA P FonS $600 VISA Maple Cpd CS FLIGHT SYSTEMS harIRs S SpIPIR 31 PP,y SIrePI PPPrP MU 02346 PSUPe SUP P47-2805 6-PEeP EUenng2-0 TM WeekenUs CTRICS ARE NOW ERS ONLY 1-800-446-FLYE non-technical steps simple first model contest- sport-level airplane capable stable sustained flight wealth information charts photos tips follows progression Canarsie Canary simple all-sheet model through AMA Racer beyond Scale Duration models prop pitch table listing sources materials round out volume Copies $1395 plus $105 postage Don Ross 38 Churchill Rd Crcsskill NJ 07626 Half-A backplate mount Joe Klause Kustom Kraftsmanship has added improved Tee Dee backplate mount KK product line Improvements include thicker flanged portion allows positive mounting thrust settings series predrilled mounting holes allow mount adapted virtually Tee Dee Some previously marketed mounts type distorted undermounting bolt torque thus negating thrust adjustments others almost required custom fit engine Once mount drilled fit engine no other engine would line up vertically tightened As Klause points out different engine will necessarily have same radial orientation because threads mount crankcase generated random correct just iemovc mount rotate holes provide desired orientation new mount sells $695 part #197 Send dollar Box 3010 Fallbrook CA 92028 latest KK catalog Gleason Enterprises recent search Lucky Lindy MK II plans Nostalgialegal version led suggestion Bob Beecroft contact Dick GleasonThis guy seems have everything says Bob may right about response inquiry came blue line print well full-size copy original plan Also included fifth edition Gold Book Model Plans covers modeling categories sixth edition Scale model three-view plan source list Non-Scale Model Plan Sources lists designs published provides information designer wingspan power source etc must point out says Dick nonScale list plan catalog some have interpreted past merely list plans published Some have plans have indicated Refer plan catalog prices etc plan catalog currently being overhauled revised add plans Gold Book costs $275 three-view catalog costs $1 NonScale List $5 Contact Gleason Enterprises 1106 10th Drive SE Austin MN 55912 supply trading pins decals remains 1991 World Champs FF team items being sold fund-raiser Junior EF Team pin two decals send $5 Walt Ghio 1380 Elkhorn Dr Stockton CA 95209 1 Speaking Junior team fund drive has barely crossed halfway point late January 1992 Roughly $10000 must raised order US able send full Junior team Poland summer Donations tax deductible should sent AMA Competition Department 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Please indicate money donation Junior FF Team Nostalgia debate January 1992 column quoted letter Bob Larsh policymakers Nostalgia events indicated dislike late-era British designs competitive advantage column also asked whether Bobs view models should banned ALL THREADS Use sleeves material CA will bond Six sizes $2 #4 #8 #8 #10 1/4 x 20 Perfectfor hatches cowls canopies engines servos landing gears wings anything mounts machine screw metal screw thread Uses depend imagination Color sleeve denotes size Can used thread lockers Ohio ur 11376 Ridgeway Road Kensinqton OH 44427 192 Model Aviation RL HP Model Engines Sizes 15-61 Two&Four Cycle Airplane Hell Marine Car Vintage Forster Glow & Ignition FACTORY PARTS & SERVICE FOR HB ENGINES- RJL ENGINES- HP ENGINES KRAFT 61 Cox CONQUEST 15 TAIPAN 40 HGK ENGINES FORSTER ENGINES MCCOY SERIES 21 BLACK HEAD FINNED CASE CALL OR WInE FOR FREE INFORMATIOM RIL INDUSTRIES USA PO BOXS-SIERRAMADRER CA 91025 TELEPHONE 818 359-0016 baby deserves Custom Cradle Custom Cradle specially molded pvc plastic--no ugly fittings * Superior custom design bulit last-12 inches tall 22 inches long Folds 3 inches thick toe easy storage * Special foam cusions protect prize finish--will soak up fuel oil * For 25 60 planes up 5 inches wlde Send check money order $1495 plus $395 shipping handling AZ Residents add 7% sales tax Rogers Custom Products 3177 E Ft Lowell #1 Tucson Az 85716 602795-3109 ADD CA price $169 package 018 216-223-1950 majority Evidently struck responsive chord tone following examples indicates Rudy Kluiber Lakewood Ohio writes natural someone actively competing event will look improve what hes using have built halfdozen hA Nostalgia models thought mind have great deal fun doing guess what Im trying get may have certain perception what nostalgic would impossible think same perception could applied everyone else Its different strokes different folks Jim Moseley Downsvicw Ontario Canada gives us somewhat different perspective Bob may fail see anything nostalgic about ships Brit certainly Ive flying England time started evolve have respect Bob .but think bit late day start having second thoughts about types models eligible Different people different airplanes principle remains unalteredfun build fly Frank Parmenter Georgetown Texas offers thoughtful commentary Only armchair quarterbacks sidelines actual fliers seem nay-sayers what can cannot legally 53 through 56 period Nostalgia great advances design model performance achieved partly due interest FAI participation also engine performance improvement US fliers no longer island model design participation models pretty high-performance recognize sheer fallacy simply cannot completely turn back clock Improvements model building material techniques building knowledge cannot erased mind process building Nostalgia-era models today end up durable safer models Using some techniques today no way changes original design concept think basic idea Nostalgia No matter side issue Texas City Remote Control Club Fourth Annual Big Bird Fly May 2&3 6O MONO 60 6IP AMA Rules App It8pe4ions MANP&AvJx Holland Park Texas City Texas Registration Time 800 AM Registration Fee $1000 includes 2 Meal Tickets Information call Joe Molorka 713 337-3473 PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Made USA BARSTOCK ALUMINUM SPINNERS RetailApprox PriceWeight $1395058 oz 1495095oz 1595100oz 1695180oz 1895150oz 1895190oz 2095170oz 2295220oz 2495200oz 2695260oz 2895250oz 3695340oz 4995470oz 5995520oz 6995570oz 3 Pieces Cone Back Plate Retainer Screw Note 3 4 Blade Spinners Available Sizes Add $300 Per Spinner Part NoSize TT140A .1/428 TT147A 1/428/7mm . TT610A 10mm 11710A mm 1T-516A .5/1624 TT518A 5/1624/8mm 1T810A 10mm TT-825AOx 125mm TT375A3/624 17-125-A . lOx 125mm 3 Pieces Nut Washer arid Machined Bushing Add $350 Shipping Handling Prices subject change notice ROMCO MFG INC OX 836 SOUTH HOUSTON TEXAS 77587 713 943-1867 May1992 193 IT YOURSELF 4 Easy use Save Money Save Time As low $995 sy write Smithy Dept 515 1 -ouu-Gq-6342tattle l 3023 t 2nd Street Ask operator 515The Dalles DR 97058 U 0 /3 /4 1/5 scale $795 pias 3 es $1995 plus $4 P/HCivilians 1/3 1/4le WWI Barnstormer /4 WWII Navy /5 WWII USAAFin /e 1/8 scales Ask Officers Gentlemen pilots name favorite hobby shop call name dealer nearest ordering direct include check money order MONISA account number exp date Officats Umnhlemun 537-7323 Box 537 RD 2 Hampton NJ 08827 Part No Size fl150B .. 11/2 TT175B 4 TT200B TT-225B . 2-114 112268 .. 21/4 FAll fl250B .. 21/2 TT-251B 112FAI .. TT275B . 23/4 fl276B -314FAlf .. 11-300-8 fl301BFAI T1-325-B .. 31/4 11-350-B .. 31/2 TT-375B .. 33/4 11-4008 PROP NUT ADAPTORS V MANDAT RYFLI HTRE UIRED AMA 20023 IMAA TX 92-260-8-1 46 RetailApproa PriceWeight $495061 81 495061 ez 495063 oz 495. . 082az 495 076oz 49507687 495076oz 495075oz 595117oz 595 115oz { sponsor Hobby Center- Clear LakeAIRTRONICS IncFutaba Corp America 921 NASARD 1ilAutryP08ox2329 Houston TX 77068Imne Ca 92718Los Angeles CA 9005k0329 713 4A8-TOYB believe biggest problem fun vs win issue What originally intended casual affair has developed intense competition As competition will will bend break rule order win Ive seen Nostalgia models large amounts carbon fiber bracing radically modified conventional construction other I-dare-you-to-complain-about-this-to-the CD setups seems may take work have fun event win event shame handful need policed threatening vast majority really enjoy spirit event As Frank Parmenter concludes Pedantic decisions out place making Nostalgia fun enjoyable Perhaps Rudy Kluibers perspective better way tm looking engines Harry Murphys Early /2A NosGas event hope have reworked Wasp turning specially re-molded Kaysun plastic prop 25K little-known Yugoslavian design 1952 looks just RK ELECTRONI 262304 Fox Rim Hudson NH 03051 8824022 like current FAL models.hey just kidding Out launch As state MC Hying develops attention being given ever-more-critical launch longwinged creatures last World Champs bad launches factor final flyoff Ive asked number top FiC fliers about problem consensus seems models operate somewhat backwards conventional Pylon models must launched right wind AMA models must go either straight wind error made launch must go slightly left better fliers region problem launch inconsistency solution may interest Like good ideas its simple should have obvious havent heard its use before set up video camera tripod shot several launches various angles Using series six seven launches problem tendency hook model left launch became noticeable particularly flier hadnt seen error detached perspective before Using freeze-frame VCR able stop launch motion various points isolate cause hook Previously naked-eye observations depended memory perspective tape gave us unbiased easily repeatable look Since us have access VCRs video cameras doesnt make sense use tools quick study launches Further since some fliers use vans equipped VCRs possible review tape almost immediately RAPID NICAD CIIARGER B Prepeid Orders Mosey Order Certified Check Shiypirg & Haodlog $500 COO Orders Cash Ceofied Cneck collected Os deloery Add $400 ahove aeroorrte FACTORY DIRECT ONLY Aft Prices and Specificahoes ore Sebject Change Withoat Notice Gesigeed ttaeafactared USA other end flight retrieve long ago freak wind shift carried 1/2A off flying field last available branch tall tree course branch too high too small climb Murphys Law again sorts retrieval methods failed including wait-a-few-days-and-it IIblow-down trick What Gene Bowers Central Ohio FF Club rather unusual answer seems once encountered similar situation came prepared next time modified bow-and-arrow setup allows him shoot model out tree bow equipped reel-in device line attached arrow After model spent two weeks tree interested its engine timer gave Gene go-ahead did best Robin Hood impression matter minutes sackful pieces hardware else failed easier situations arrow could have shot over offending branch model shaken loose tree however model very firmly wedged making no other choice possible Its tough lose model way good engines timers tougher come Thanks Gene following omitted March Issue Doug Gaibreath brings light another Continued page 196 194 Model Aviation MORE POWER WiTH LESS NOISE four-cycle measuring up t expectatIons What lUng foi Dust off two-cycle DIESELIZE Send self-addressed 75$ stamped envelope $200 info call 203-877-1670 between 900AM 6OOlM EST DAVIS DIESEL DEVELOPMENT PO 141 MIlford CT 06460 The leader Ira quiet combustion technology since 1976 field charging nicads $6995 ecly adjastabte 10001 capacity MOSIET held charger peer 4 S cell fIX aed 8 cell TX eicads Usieg statesftheart MOSFET techeetegy yea us rapidly held charge year 48 60 V RX aed 96 V TX studs tsinoattaneeasly jedepeedeetlyt flag year uCs cigarette lighter socket Iplag tecludedl 12 5t held battey pass hattes aed ths asit oct11 rest Wilt charge FULL 100% CAPACITY WtTftOtJf TIlE CAR ENGINE RUNNING Ifros 120140 V soarcel Aetosratic Voltage Sessieg circaity oct11 ternrisote charge asd LEGs oct11 indicate Separate 85 aed TX cacest adjastevests ep te 1200 mA lfactoy set 505 tetAt allow fast charging studs escean 1200 eAII capacity asd ahitity ased horce trichle/overnight/fast chargieg systen asieg 12 V OC regatated power sapply Ideal spot flyers heliupters 1/4 sule beats gliders Separate fIX aed TX trip cottage odjastereets allow chargoeg 4 S cell fIX studs welt precose coetrol oser charge termrsatros cottages 1 GLOW SWITCII SYSTEM Mliii ACTUGLOW & LOBAT detectors $8995 oshoard Glow Switch will allow easier safer slatting year 2 054 4 stroke engines Eliminate prohtees englees hose roagh idle refass rae tow speed Jest throttle Sacs & flip prop No esternat batteries uhles deal Ideal incetted cowled jet engines welt installatioss glow plag dutficelt reach onique ACTUGLOW detector wilt show yea cta remotely moasted LEO glow plag acteally working LOBAT detector wilt inform yea receicer niuds hose enough cottage another flight Wilt work AM Ff1 PCM radios Ado Tars Off powers rioson glow plag receicer tamed off enit incorporates serso recersing adjestable trip point Wilt worh 2 glow plugs deal MOSIET design encores extremely tow cottage drop therefore masimem heat year glow ping Niud hatteoy AC charges glow head connectoc uhte hardware incladed nothing else hayl Unit shipped tinned leads Also acailohie Fetoha J connector 07 additional Large Scale Multi-Engine Jets Scheduled appear Tom Cook Jet Model Products Rick Schafer Custom Model Products PILOT AWARDS Most Outstanding Most Realistic Scale Right Technical Achievement Best Finish Scale/Sport Best Static Scale/Sport CDs Choice Bomber Field cordially invites fan jet enthusiasts annual fan fly Bomber Field offers excellent setting 600 feet paved runway covered pits electricity water camping space Bomber Field souvenirs concession stand TOM COOK STARFIRE TO BE DRAWN FOR BY PILOTS WHO FLY PILOT ENTRY FEE $1500 includes lunch Friday Saturday Sunday plus commemorative plaque SPECTATOR ADMISSION $300 Per carload Friday Admission Free ACCOMMODATIONS Budget Hotel Brookshire 1-800-283-4678 1-713-934-3122 COMING EVENTS Reno Style Pylon Racing April 45 1992 4th Annual B-17 Gathering/Big Bird Fly-in September 18 19 20 1992 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL Mike Smith CD 713/930-1141 713/479-7366 Bill Stevens President 713/497-6511 BOMBER FIELD MONAVILLE TEXAZ7\ 10000 ENOAH & QUADRA ENGINES ERCOUPE TOMAHAWK & J-3 KITTEN KITS CECONITE ER PROPS WHEELS CARBON FIBER ARROW SHAFTS SIG & B PRODUCTS DU-BRO FUEL TANKS QUARTER SCALE SPECIALISTS SEND $100 FOR CATALOG angle oft-discussed issue beginner participation hobby recent letter mentioned need us Free Flighters aware beginning fliers age listed steps may help keep new blood age time may have come changing way classify fliers As now new flier may 40 years old beginner has fly against Randy Archer Roger Simpson like northem California figures its too hard doesnt have chance win says heck goes back RC cars collecting stamps wouldnt mind seeing Masters class Continued page 200 196 Model Aviation THE PREMIER JET EVENT OF 1992 SEAJYI51IMY Ito EXJ7 47*68 MORNHOUSTON DUST DEVIL Slow Speed AerobatIcs Trainer Uk Stability Super Short Take Off & Landing Span 75 60 12O sq $13995 CHINOOK Primary TrainerFun Fly Sport Plane IMAA LegalAerobatic Trainer Length 69 Aeea lllOsqIn $11995s&H Both have JT88 AirfoIl WHIRLWIND AIRCRAFT 3065 Windjammer Dr Colorado Springs CO 80920 719 2607622 7 days week VISA/MO FF Duration/Haught Continued page 196 well Expert Junior competition Juniors Experts could elect compete Masters wanted Masters would able go down rank unless competed two years could fly Expert until won event its back Masters again Doug sees necessary recordkeeping biggest drawback system better system current What can done retain newcomers possibleregardless age experience level believe Dougs idea has quite bit merit deserves serious thought Feedback anyone Robbery progress Credit Cincinnatis Bill Jackson honesty During recent test flying session photographed him testing new Coupe photographs shown March issue Model Aviation asked Bill details about model whether original design arent really original designs anymore told stole features other models named 10-76 0 f D & J ELECTRONICS 00 1 ucy RoadHowell Michigan 48843 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzer Endorsed AMA RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER Carry Full Line RCD RXs & Products Upgrading. ASK ABOUT THE NEW HOT FOCUS SERIES RADIO CONTROL SYSTEMS FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance ExtraUPS ailCODs zL VISA / MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8YSQ 10-76 Thats Cincinnati Police radio code robbery progress New wave Nordic Longtime glider fliers will recall Don Chancey designer Poacher Pantera Hyperion other designs versatile all-around modeler first love Nordic During 1970s team member top competitor recent years has shifted focus RC Soaring still keeps up EF bunch evidenced correspondence sent have tried talk him comeback following shows hes least considering talking break about Nordic have same problems make strong enough launch try three-piece wing bolts onto fuselage advantages eliminate weight wing joiner can add weight wing 2 no joint center wing beef up very common practice now soaring configuration would threepiece wing removable tips joined appropriate size carbon-fiber rods Picture molded fuselage pod mates carbon-fiber tail boom removable nose cone would completely enclose timer controls timer would mounted plywood keel standard position set up flight would simply slide off nose cone set DT other goodies slide cone back place wing off would have complete access tow hook etc could very interesting project would give something bit different what everyone else has bottom line know will work Three last four World Championship Sailplanes have bolt-on wings remember Don Nordic days remember innovative tendencies creative mind immaculate airplanes Ive sent him some specs recent models further coax him back fold says would almost enough get build also techniques hes learned mold making materials RC Soaring ideas could usher new era Nordic Stay tuned ers Editor Continued page 162 simple act Lots good will thought might like know rather pleasant experience last fall felt should let somebody know proper credit can given have Midwest Aerostar 40 am just learning fly Last fall about its third fourth flight erred plane made unplanned somewhat violent landing repairable have put back shape though too late 200 Model Aviation ~ELaUnrflEr Ask Original R/F LaunEher & Pit Er2WTMNXJ & Pit 12mwTM Local Hobby Shop Send $9995 s&H5806 Lancelot Ct SW Call TodayDealer Inquiries WelcomeOlympia WA 98502 206 786-8461
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PROJECT GRANDPA Mentor January 1992 issue Model Aviation featured PGM Trainer intermediate-level model building program designed famous Free Flighter Larry Conover construction article Larry provided address further details PGM program have long admirer both designs writing requested latest information received manuscript another model PGM series rubber-powered Fokker E-II feature article program local newspaper full program description Education Research Group Conover member program has several goals primary idea bring retired adults together young children retirees can teach building flying skills should stimulate student interest math science Conover feels program will help create both new grass roots modeling movement new talent base scientists aerospace engineers stage development Conover writes PGM pilot program designed implemented through local senior citizen centers TAG Taiented Gifted programs churches model clubs public service organizations As program matures could introduced science classes provided alternate choice manual training instruction can joint effort between teacher layperson Grandpa modelers have both time expertise contribute teacher can provide overview counsel professionai guidance through course Conover views program alternative consequences long slide instant gratification society Kids today dont know apply themselves model prepared havent learned work ethic program has successful Larry local level feels time right expansion idea Curriculum plans text evaluations full program guide available Conover Model Works PO Drawer 1488 Silverthorne CO 80489 Price $200 New Products Potis Hangar Products 5695 Marshall Rd Dayton OH 45429 announces new Fibreglas 1/2A prop CS engines strong Tee Dees proprietor Norm Poti describes prop Ed Keck design has 56-in diameter 27-in pitch prop costs $5 plus $3 finishing have yet flown samples sent have seen prop flown others immediate impressive results prop has tremendous pull acceleration Dale Mateer used old seven-ounce model plane gained much momentum autorudder activated end five-second run model yawed badly came way back ground quite pulling out before impact model flew much faster gained altitude ever before prop difference Another consideration purchase PHP props reputation have earned quality workmanship performance samples sent perfectly balanced flawlessly finished believe anything less Second edition Rubber Powered Model Airplanes Don Ross book would worthy addition library typical service have seen number fliers use PHP props available 7-in through 10-in diameters superior results cases SASE above address will get full PHP products listing Rubber Powered ModelAirplanes As mentioned March 1992 Duration Don Rosss book its second printing Don sent copy for me review feel continued page 190 94 Model Aviation Duration Jim Haught 3069 Sovereign Drive Cincinnati OH 45251 Potis Hangar Products Dayton Ohio offers Fibreglas 1/2A propeller shown gray Cox 6 x 3 comparison New backplate-style engine mount Kustom Kraftsmanship has thicker flanged portion series predrilled mounting holes adapting Tee Dee Left dynamic duo write Duration Harry Murphy Anderson IN Jim Haught Cincinnati OH Right Gene Bowers Jim Haught bow arrow retrieval setup its latest catch Jims 1/2A Genes good shot.so smile stand next him ft 11 a~9 tJ 0 8 66 o o L -11 1 Dont get upset Harry boys thought would really appreciate ingenuity AVIATION CRIISTMAS GIFTS SALE F VALUABLE COUPON ying paper CORSAIR Procut/colored W/MOTOR $4 2 $6 Procolored GIFT gliders N/Stickers & envelopes 12 /$3 24/$5 _____ ,-CATALOG 3000 planes $18____ Refimdable w/lst order over $251 PAPER AIRPLANE club $15 _____ cazf up-dIe o PAPER AIRPLANES 433 NIHOA STREET KAHULUI HI 9632 USA Iseiti UfOL p pa CJ -FOX FUEL FORMULAS HAVE BEEN USED FOR 40 YEARS No Rusty Bearing Problems No Abrupt Stops Throwing Props No Warped Cylinders An Average Motor Life Over 100 Hours NOW New Super Secret Formulas featuring Space Age Lubricants get Less Cost Per Gallon Sudden Unexplained Quitting Props Flying Off Warped Cylinder first lean run Rusty Bearings dont use after run oil 25 Hours Average Motor Life LIKE THE OLD FORMULAS BEST Pure Methanol Pure Castor Oil Pure Nitromethane Pure Nitroethane Nothing Else invite try personal formulas Dealers Fox fuels available us Call information FOX MANUFACTURING CO 5305 Towson Avenue Fort Smith AR 72901 Phone 501 6461656 FAX 501 646-1757 drill motor sanding thc ridges off photo shown March issue contrasts Mini-Stick 0-rings Pennyplane 0-rings respective weights 0000 13 oz versus 0003 oz Certainly weight penalty minimal compared being able fly moments notice urationlHaught Continued page 94 high-quality book worthy addition library As introduction states book designed take new modeler through series practical Continued page 192 190 Model Aviation AERIAL MODEL AIRCRAFT PRODUCTS AMAP cutter bow $17900 213 9659504I AMAP power supply$4900 FLAIR SLOPEAnodized available Add$1000 Three-piece fuse T tail 1 tail also sell cut cores available airfoils MH42 MH43 MH62 MH64 7003 RGI5 RGI4A Foam cores $5000 17 $3oaFull Money-Back 35153Guarantee 50 $45FLAIR-SLOPE 11/SPORT ELECTRIC Fuse Complete $6000 Length 43 h 3 ht 40& 60 Size htotor Recommended Slip-en Nose Cone Fuselage made EZ Lam Epoxy Blue Foam 2 lb24 X 96 X 2 $2900 Aerospace Composite ProductsDensity Will cut shipping 12 X 48 please specify Bob Rntzlaff 1641 South Elismere Ave. Los Angles CA 90019 ASW 171/4 Scale 4 M Basic Kit $28500 Thermal Phase Hand Launch 60 E 387 $5000 SHOP TASK Original Home Machine Shop Designed USA Shoptask DUETED FAN5 REPLACE PIPE PRESSURE WITH RI TO T ROWER FAN HOUSING MOUNTEO PICKUP FOR TANK PRESSURE LESS DRAG S EASY HOOKUP 5 3/4 PSI AIR FLOW FULL SIZE $800 CASH OR MO USHER ENTERPRISES INC 1017 SE FRONTAGE RD BOX 511 NORTH PLAINS OR 97133 HTSYSTEMS-~ THE BEST IN ELECTRIC FLIGHT SpeCIalIzIng ASTRO FLIGHT SYSTEMS Sales & dSIrrSuIOn WE CATER TO ThE ELECTRIC FLYER EXPERT 30 pPnn U PC epp,ecp 0 peas 01 EPUp PIpr PpePCn IUSPSI ADVISEUUP85 POIII PnPn WRY PAYC,coC OPeS UP IlPIS 01$ SPPUaS MORE FASTEST UPS ppp up p CePnaI CPess DELIVERY LARGEST STOCK OF ELECTRIC FLIGHT EOUIPMENT IN THE NORTHEAST CHIUIPS USA P FonS $600 VISA Maple Cpd CS FLIGHT SYSTEMS harIRs S SpIPIR 31 PP,y SIrePI PPPrP MU 02346 PSUPe SUP P47-2805 6-PEeP EUenng2-0 TM WeekenUs CTRICS ARE NOW ERS ONLY 1-800-446-FLYE non-technical steps simple first model contest- sport-level airplane capable stable sustained flight wealth information charts photos tips follows progression Canarsie Canary simple all-sheet model through AMA Racer beyond Scale Duration models prop pitch table listing sources materials round out volume Copies $1395 plus $105 postage Don Ross 38 Churchill Rd Crcsskill NJ 07626 Half-A backplate mount Joe Klause Kustom Kraftsmanship has added improved Tee Dee backplate mount KK product line Improvements include thicker flanged portion allows positive mounting thrust settings series predrilled mounting holes allow mount adapted virtually Tee Dee Some previously marketed mounts type distorted undermounting bolt torque thus negating thrust adjustments others almost required custom fit engine Once mount drilled fit engine no other engine would line up vertically tightened As Klause points out different engine will necessarily have same radial orientation because threads mount crankcase generated random correct just iemovc mount rotate holes provide desired orientation new mount sells $695 part #197 Send dollar Box 3010 Fallbrook CA 92028 latest KK catalog Gleason Enterprises recent search Lucky Lindy MK II plans Nostalgialegal version led suggestion Bob Beecroft contact Dick GleasonThis guy seems have everything says Bob may right about response inquiry came blue line print well full-size copy original plan Also included fifth edition Gold Book Model Plans covers modeling categories sixth edition Scale model three-view plan source list Non-Scale Model Plan Sources lists designs published provides information designer wingspan power source etc must point out says Dick nonScale list plan catalog some have interpreted past merely list plans published Some have plans have indicated Refer plan catalog prices etc plan catalog currently being overhauled revised add plans Gold Book costs $275 three-view catalog costs $1 NonScale List $5 Contact Gleason Enterprises 1106 10th Drive SE Austin MN 55912 supply trading pins decals remains 1991 World Champs FF team items being sold fund-raiser Junior EF Team pin two decals send $5 Walt Ghio 1380 Elkhorn Dr Stockton CA 95209 1 Speaking Junior team fund drive has barely crossed halfway point late January 1992 Roughly $10000 must raised order US able send full Junior team Poland summer Donations tax deductible should sent AMA Competition Department 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Please indicate money donation Junior FF Team Nostalgia debate January 1992 column quoted letter Bob Larsh policymakers Nostalgia events indicated dislike late-era British designs competitive advantage column also asked whether Bobs view models should banned ALL THREADS Use sleeves material CA will bond Six sizes $2 #4 #8 #8 #10 1/4 x 20 Perfectfor hatches cowls canopies engines servos landing gears wings anything mounts machine screw metal screw thread Uses depend imagination Color sleeve denotes size Can used thread lockers Ohio ur 11376 Ridgeway Road Kensinqton OH 44427 192 Model Aviation RL HP Model Engines Sizes 15-61 Two&Four Cycle Airplane Hell Marine Car Vintage Forster Glow & Ignition FACTORY PARTS & SERVICE FOR HB ENGINES- RJL ENGINES- HP ENGINES KRAFT 61 Cox CONQUEST 15 TAIPAN 40 HGK ENGINES FORSTER ENGINES MCCOY SERIES 21 BLACK HEAD FINNED CASE CALL OR WInE FOR FREE INFORMATIOM RIL INDUSTRIES USA PO BOXS-SIERRAMADRER CA 91025 TELEPHONE 818 359-0016 baby deserves Custom Cradle Custom Cradle specially molded pvc plastic--no ugly fittings * Superior custom design bulit last-12 inches tall 22 inches long Folds 3 inches thick toe easy storage * Special foam cusions protect prize finish--will soak up fuel oil * For 25 60 planes up 5 inches wlde Send check money order $1495 plus $395 shipping handling AZ Residents add 7% sales tax Rogers Custom Products 3177 E Ft Lowell #1 Tucson Az 85716 602795-3109 ADD CA price $169 package 018 216-223-1950 majority Evidently struck responsive chord tone following examples indicates Rudy Kluiber Lakewood Ohio writes natural someone actively competing event will look improve what hes using have built halfdozen hA Nostalgia models thought mind have great deal fun doing guess what Im trying get may have certain perception what nostalgic would impossible think same perception could applied everyone else Its different strokes different folks Jim Moseley Downsvicw Ontario Canada gives us somewhat different perspective Bob may fail see anything nostalgic about ships Brit certainly Ive flying England time started evolve have respect Bob .but think bit late day start having second thoughts about types models eligible Different people different airplanes principle remains unalteredfun build fly Frank Parmenter Georgetown Texas offers thoughtful commentary Only armchair quarterbacks sidelines actual fliers seem nay-sayers what can cannot legally 53 through 56 period Nostalgia great advances design model performance achieved partly due interest FAI participation also engine performance improvement US fliers no longer island model design participation models pretty high-performance recognize sheer fallacy simply cannot completely turn back clock Improvements model building material techniques building knowledge cannot erased mind process building Nostalgia-era models today end up durable safer models Using some techniques today no way changes original design concept think basic idea Nostalgia No matter side issue Texas City Remote Control Club Fourth Annual Big Bird Fly May 2&3 6O MONO 60 6IP AMA Rules App It8pe4ions MANP&AvJx Holland Park Texas City Texas Registration Time 800 AM Registration Fee $1000 includes 2 Meal Tickets Information call Joe Molorka 713 337-3473 PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Made USA BARSTOCK ALUMINUM SPINNERS RetailApprox PriceWeight $1395058 oz 1495095oz 1595100oz 1695180oz 1895150oz 1895190oz 2095170oz 2295220oz 2495200oz 2695260oz 2895250oz 3695340oz 4995470oz 5995520oz 6995570oz 3 Pieces Cone Back Plate Retainer Screw Note 3 4 Blade Spinners Available Sizes Add $300 Per Spinner Part NoSize TT140A .1/428 TT147A 1/428/7mm . 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TT275B . 23/4 fl276B -314FAlf .. 11-300-8 fl301BFAI T1-325-B .. 31/4 11-350-B .. 31/2 TT-375B .. 33/4 11-4008 PROP NUT ADAPTORS V MANDAT RYFLI HTRE UIRED AMA 20023 IMAA TX 92-260-8-1 46 RetailApproa PriceWeight $495061 81 495061 ez 495063 oz 495. . 082az 495 076oz 49507687 495076oz 495075oz 595117oz 595 115oz { sponsor Hobby Center- Clear LakeAIRTRONICS IncFutaba Corp America 921 NASARD 1ilAutryP08ox2329 Houston TX 77068Imne Ca 92718Los Angeles CA 9005k0329 713 4A8-TOYB believe biggest problem fun vs win issue What originally intended casual affair has developed intense competition As competition will will bend break rule order win Ive seen Nostalgia models large amounts carbon fiber bracing radically modified conventional construction other I-dare-you-to-complain-about-this-to-the CD setups seems may take work have fun event win event shame handful need policed threatening vast majority really enjoy spirit event As Frank Parmenter concludes Pedantic decisions out place making Nostalgia fun enjoyable Perhaps Rudy Kluibers perspective better way tm looking engines Harry Murphys Early /2A NosGas event hope have reworked Wasp turning specially re-molded Kaysun plastic prop 25K little-known Yugoslavian design 1952 looks just RK ELECTRONI 262304 Fox Rim Hudson NH 03051 8824022 like current FAL models.hey just kidding Out launch As state MC Hying develops attention being given ever-more-critical launch longwinged creatures last World Champs bad launches factor final flyoff Ive asked number top FiC fliers about problem consensus seems models operate somewhat backwards conventional Pylon models must launched right wind AMA models must go either straight wind error made launch must go slightly left better fliers region problem launch inconsistency solution may interest Like good ideas its simple should have obvious havent heard its use before set up video camera tripod shot several launches various angles Using series six seven launches problem tendency hook model left launch became noticeable particularly flier hadnt seen error detached perspective before Using freeze-frame VCR able stop launch motion various points isolate cause hook Previously naked-eye observations depended memory perspective tape gave us unbiased easily repeatable look Since us have access VCRs video cameras doesnt make sense use tools quick study launches Further since some fliers use vans equipped VCRs possible review tape almost immediately RAPID NICAD CIIARGER B Prepeid Orders Mosey Order Certified Check Shiypirg & Haodlog $500 COO Orders Cash Ceofied Cneck collected Os deloery Add $400 ahove aeroorrte FACTORY DIRECT ONLY Aft Prices and Specificahoes ore Sebject Change Withoat Notice Gesigeed ttaeafactared USA other end flight retrieve long ago freak wind shift carried 1/2A off flying field last available branch tall tree course branch too high too small climb Murphys Law again sorts retrieval methods failed including wait-a-few-days-and-it IIblow-down trick What Gene Bowers Central Ohio FF Club rather unusual answer seems once encountered similar situation came prepared next time modified bow-and-arrow setup allows him shoot model out tree bow equipped reel-in device line attached arrow After model spent two weeks tree interested its engine timer gave Gene go-ahead did best Robin Hood impression matter minutes sackful pieces hardware else failed easier situations arrow could have shot over offending branch model shaken loose tree however model very firmly wedged making no other choice possible Its tough lose model way good engines timers tougher come Thanks Gene following omitted March Issue Doug Gaibreath brings light another Continued page 196 194 Model Aviation MORE POWER WiTH LESS NOISE four-cycle measuring up t expectatIons What lUng foi Dust off two-cycle DIESELIZE Send self-addressed 75$ stamped envelope $200 info call 203-877-1670 between 900AM 6OOlM EST DAVIS DIESEL DEVELOPMENT PO 141 MIlford CT 06460 The leader Ira quiet combustion technology since 1976 field charging nicads $6995 ecly adjastabte 10001 capacity MOSIET held charger peer 4 S cell fIX aed 8 cell TX eicads Usieg statesftheart MOSFET techeetegy yea us rapidly held charge year 48 60 V RX aed 96 V TX studs tsinoattaneeasly jedepeedeetlyt flag year uCs cigarette lighter socket Iplag tecludedl 12 5t held battey pass hattes aed ths asit oct11 rest Wilt charge FULL 100% CAPACITY WtTftOtJf TIlE CAR ENGINE RUNNING Ifros 120140 V soarcel Aetosratic Voltage Sessieg circaity oct11 ternrisote charge asd LEGs oct11 indicate Separate 85 aed TX cacest adjastevests ep te 1200 mA lfactoy set 505 tetAt allow fast charging studs escean 1200 eAII capacity asd ahitity ased horce trichle/overnight/fast chargieg systen asieg 12 V OC regatated power sapply Ideal spot flyers heliupters 1/4 sule beats gliders Separate fIX aed TX trip cottage odjastereets allow chargoeg 4 S cell fIX studs welt precose coetrol oser charge termrsatros cottages 1 GLOW SWITCII SYSTEM Mliii ACTUGLOW & LOBAT detectors $8995 oshoard Glow Switch will allow easier safer slatting year 2 054 4 stroke engines Eliminate prohtees englees hose roagh idle refass rae tow speed Jest throttle Sacs & flip prop No esternat batteries uhles deal Ideal incetted cowled jet engines welt installatioss glow plag dutficelt reach onique ACTUGLOW detector wilt show yea cta remotely moasted LEO glow plag acteally working LOBAT detector wilt inform yea receicer niuds hose enough cottage another flight Wilt work AM Ff1 PCM radios Ado Tars Off powers rioson glow plag receicer tamed off enit incorporates serso recersing adjestable trip point Wilt worh 2 glow plugs deal MOSIET design encores extremely tow cottage drop therefore masimem heat year glow ping Niud hatteoy AC charges glow head connectoc uhte hardware incladed nothing else hayl Unit shipped tinned leads Also acailohie Fetoha J connector 07 additional Large Scale Multi-Engine Jets Scheduled appear Tom Cook Jet Model Products Rick Schafer Custom Model Products PILOT AWARDS Most Outstanding Most Realistic Scale Right Technical Achievement Best Finish Scale/Sport Best Static Scale/Sport CDs Choice Bomber Field cordially invites fan jet enthusiasts annual fan fly Bomber Field offers excellent setting 600 feet paved runway covered pits electricity water camping space Bomber Field souvenirs concession stand TOM COOK STARFIRE TO BE DRAWN FOR BY PILOTS WHO FLY PILOT ENTRY FEE $1500 includes lunch Friday Saturday Sunday plus commemorative plaque SPECTATOR ADMISSION $300 Per carload Friday Admission Free ACCOMMODATIONS Budget Hotel Brookshire 1-800-283-4678 1-713-934-3122 COMING EVENTS Reno Style Pylon Racing April 45 1992 4th Annual B-17 Gathering/Big Bird Fly-in September 18 19 20 1992 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL Mike Smith CD 713/930-1141 713/479-7366 Bill Stevens President 713/497-6511 BOMBER FIELD MONAVILLE TEXAZ7\ 10000 ENOAH & QUADRA ENGINES ERCOUPE TOMAHAWK & J-3 KITTEN KITS CECONITE ER PROPS WHEELS CARBON FIBER ARROW SHAFTS SIG & B PRODUCTS DU-BRO FUEL TANKS QUARTER SCALE SPECIALISTS SEND $100 FOR CATALOG angle oft-discussed issue beginner participation hobby recent letter mentioned need us Free Flighters aware beginning fliers age listed steps may help keep new blood age time may have come changing way classify fliers As now new flier may 40 years old beginner has fly against Randy Archer Roger Simpson like northem California figures its too hard doesnt have chance win says heck goes back RC cars collecting stamps wouldnt mind seeing Masters class Continued page 200 196 Model Aviation THE PREMIER JET EVENT OF 1992 SEAJYI51IMY Ito EXJ7 47*68 MORNHOUSTON DUST DEVIL Slow Speed AerobatIcs Trainer Uk Stability Super Short Take Off & Landing Span 75 60 12O sq $13995 CHINOOK Primary TrainerFun Fly Sport Plane IMAA LegalAerobatic Trainer Length 69 Aeea lllOsqIn $11995s&H Both have JT88 AirfoIl WHIRLWIND AIRCRAFT 3065 Windjammer Dr Colorado Springs CO 80920 719 2607622 7 days week VISA/MO FF Duration/Haught Continued page 196 well Expert Junior competition Juniors Experts could elect compete Masters wanted Masters would able go down rank unless competed two years could fly Expert until won event its back Masters again Doug sees necessary recordkeeping biggest drawback system better system current What can done retain newcomers possibleregardless age experience level believe Dougs idea has quite bit merit deserves serious thought Feedback anyone Robbery progress Credit Cincinnatis Bill Jackson honesty During recent test flying session photographed him testing new Coupe photographs shown March issue Model Aviation asked Bill details about model whether original design arent really original designs anymore told stole features other models named 10-76 0 f D & J ELECTRONICS 00 1 ucy RoadHowell Michigan 48843 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzer Endorsed AMA RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus 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ASK ABOUT THE NEW HOT FOCUS SERIES RADIO CONTROL SYSTEMS FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance ExtraUPS ailCODs zL VISA / MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8YSQ 10-76 Thats Cincinnati Police radio code robbery progress New wave Nordic Longtime glider fliers will recall Don Chancey designer Poacher Pantera Hyperion other designs versatile all-around modeler first love Nordic During 1970s team member top competitor recent years has shifted focus RC Soaring still keeps up EF bunch evidenced correspondence sent have tried talk him comeback following shows hes least considering talking break about Nordic have same problems make strong enough launch try three-piece wing bolts onto fuselage advantages eliminate weight wing joiner can add weight wing 2 no joint center wing beef up very common practice now soaring configuration would threepiece wing removable tips joined appropriate size carbon-fiber rods Picture molded fuselage pod mates carbon-fiber tail boom removable nose cone would completely enclose timer controls timer would mounted plywood keel standard position set up flight would simply slide off nose cone set DT other goodies slide cone back place wing off would have complete access tow hook etc could very interesting project would give something bit different what everyone else has bottom line know will work Three last four World Championship Sailplanes have bolt-on wings remember Don Nordic days remember innovative tendencies creative mind immaculate airplanes Ive sent him some specs recent models further coax him back fold says would almost enough get build also techniques hes learned mold making materials RC Soaring ideas could usher new era Nordic Stay tuned ers Editor Continued page 162 simple act Lots good will thought might like know rather pleasant experience last fall felt should let somebody know proper credit can given have Midwest Aerostar 40 am just learning fly Last fall about its third fourth flight erred plane made unplanned somewhat violent landing repairable have put back shape though too late 200 Model Aviation ~ELaUnrflEr Ask Original R/F LaunEher & Pit Er2WTMNXJ & Pit 12mwTM Local Hobby Shop Send $9995 s&H5806 Lancelot Ct SW Call TodayDealer Inquiries WelcomeOlympia WA 98502 206 786-8461