FREE FLIGHT DURATION THE FINAL FRONTIER will last Duration columnI have accepted full-time position editor magazine Since its considered conflict interest columnist editor will turn space over asyet-unnamed successor can chop up stuff same way Ha Anyway am hopeful new role Model Aviation will good free fighters Id like what can upgrade quality quantity incoming FF materials Send us best stuff Present plans call edit constrnction articles well FF related articles hope presence insider on-staff will spur have previously reluctant contribute Ill everything can sure articles handled thoughtful considerate fashion now news. Starline Products has some new high-tech products available FlA fliers Foremost among complete Superba fuselage state-of-the-an product first viewed number us Team Finals last October immediately made financial commitment $210 eagerly awaited delivery Sal Fmciano Starline s proprietor early December large PVC tube arrived fuselage nestled snugly inside fuselages journey Arizona Ohio uneventfulthere no shipping damage After removing usual June1993 107 Matt Gewain left congratulates Randy Weller following flyoff 92 Team Finals made FlA team Tom Coussens third team member Another Dayton flier Norm Poti launches Niblite 1992 NFFS Model Year 05 Max 25 power Superba FlA fuselage shows molded ballast scroll-type timer various hook ups Nose cone removed photo Marty Richardson Dayton Ohio awaits lift original Fl B Lost Hills Team Finals After Finals Marty broke arm chase-bike accident Sierra Cup Bunt mechanism Superba fuselage Stab mounts pedestal ball slides back lower stab incidence bunt protective wrapping began thorough inspection What found large superbly crafted product moldedfiberglass front end immaculate fits snug fillets smooth finish flawless spring-loaded button near wing wire releases fiberglass nose cone shown photos scroll-type timer fully enclosed should minimize problems dust dirt molded balance weight fills front fuselage cavity various lines DT bunt wing-wiggler cleanly routed through fuselage exit front end through guide tubes fittings loops etc already made few problems encountered Superba nose-cone latch mechanism As supplied tended hang up bit would firm click cone replaced Bill Shailor partner FlA crime also bought fuselages encountered same latch problem Bill able solve problem few careful strokes needle-nose file eliminated some tiny burrs release mechanism have no further problems wing wire made tapered steel Spiral-wrapped Kevlar joiner sleeves provided use inside wings main spar right side fuselage houses threaded wing-wiggler mechanism left side has retainer post fixed leftwing incidence fuselage pod flawlessly faired very stiff tail boom painted same color pod boom notched front receive mounting plate molded towhook Another photo shows layout rear fuselage Again fittings bunt DT etc. already hooked up ready use stab leading edge pedestalmount arrangement allow enough height incidence changes mandated use bunt bunt mechanism fairly typical sliding-ball-and-threaded-post setup few complaints about fuselages concerned supplied rudder fin fixed portion some sort builtup structure covered chrome Mylar movable portion somewhat-sanded piece balsa finished clear coating rudder tension merely external loop rubber stark contrast workmanship remainder fuselage rudder very rough appears though either afterthought subject same quality control rest fuselage photo shows rudder still attached will certainly replace earliest opportunity Bill has already done fuselage also have bit concern about strength some monofilament used various hookup lines Whether concerns justified difficult assess because first experience bunt seems lines 10-pound test could rather stretchy subject fatigue Any comments experienced winding key timer would make setup easier supplied timer has screwdriver slot would complete set instructions 1 realize could translation problems since its imported product would nice know designer/manufacturers thoughts product Superba must figure out various operations own overall impression Superba bit pricey $21 0though price ballpark similar productsbut its still worth investment serious flier Neither Bill nor have flight-tested Superba yet anticipate no problems Weve hangar-flown enough times have confidence things will happen theyre supposed toas long dont mess up preflight Starline Products located 6146 East Cactus Wren Rd Scottsdale AZ 85253 Conover Model Works sent latest catalog includes variety plans Larry Conover s Project Grandpa Mentor program designed youth modeling instruction CMW s latest instructional offering study guide #3 Adjust Control Free Flight Model Planes 18-page booklet offers classic fundamental advice newcomers modeling should have guide available $2 Conover Model Works PO Box 628 Longmont CO 80502 Tel 303 776-1200 sure include 15% postage handling Another Starline release imported modeling pin Sal Fruciano says Its difficult think what changes can make ordinary straight pin type have used centuries dressmaking building model airplanes new modeling pins offer sharper point thinner shaft provide penetration cases pin actually pushed balsa other material prevents splitting new pin features molded head shoulder aid holding work place prevent annoying problem common plastic-head pinsthe pin head separates pulled removal Pins $7 per hundred plus 10% postage Sample pins available catalog request sending dollar above address Tony Naccarato sent information concerning second Black Sheep FF Championship held May 29-3 1 Taft California Category II contest has 70 events cover virtually indoor outdoor disciplines Tony wanted make particular note two events added years schedule T-30 towline glider Catapult Glider-30 T-30 towline models ranging wingspan 28 30 inches weighing least 40 grams Stab area must less 50% wing area wings must covered both sides circle-tow forbidden Towline length 25-175 feet Catapult Glider-30 features same wingspan stab area requirements T-30 fuselage length 25-30 inches Weight must exceed four ounces flights longer 20 seconds considered official unlimited attempts three official flights Max two minutes flyoffs progressing 30-second increments Catapult used per AMA rule book Event #142 Marylands Bill Saunders forwarded letter has sent large number US foreign rubber fliers proposing resumption series contests based 1939 Wakefield rules Response proposal has surprised Bill large response along numerous conversations rubber-flying friends has led offer event proceed planning will therefore offer International Classic Wakefield Championship competition August 21 22 1993 farm Cuckoo Virginia along 25-event Cuckoo Challenge FF contest Everyone welcome attend fly contest Wakefield event people attend Cuckoo contests report have good time Wakefield event rules Cuckoo Challenge information contact Bill Saunders 11613 Le Baron Terrace Silver Spring MD 20902 Tel 301 593-7196 Jim Parker advises latest developments FlA electronic bunt timers Dutch advertising 10-function microprocessor-based bunt timer Price $250 timer programming box additional timers $150 US Ken Bauer making limited run four-position bunt timer adjustments board uses ninevolt battery drive Futaba microservo timer 83 x 25 x 30 inches weighs about 10 grams Servo weight about 15 grams leading edge technology types Some soldering will Cantinued page 114 108 Model Aviation ED THE LEADER IN COMPETITION PROPELLERS NEW 4 9Y~ * - SERIES 100 THP DESIGN TAILORED HELICAL PITCH DEVELOPED TO GIVE MAXIMUM THRUST AT 4 CYCLE ENGINE RPM ALL THE LATEST TECHNIQUES USED ON OUR PRO SERIES 3 SEE BELOW DIAPITCH THP 126677A8 136778 146778 1567 16678 NEW PRO SERIES 3 NEW HIGH TECH AIRFOIL SECTION 10T020%INCREASE IN THRUST MFG OF SELECT HARD MAPLE WOOD WILL NOT FATIGUE LIKE SYNTHETICS FUEL PROOF HIGH LUSTER FINISH DIAPITCH 53/i34 634 72833456 8334568 845667 9456677/ 1045667 106W8W 106EW 114677/778 115W Ii 6EW 1167 12 4W 12 5W 12 56 13 56 14 56 15 56 16 4N 16 678 CL AerobaticslMcMillan Continued page 111 solid design make transition profiles full-bodied stunters Remember extremely simple design well within capability modestly experienced builders Tom provides copy Ed Southwicks original MAN article supplementary set own instructions Priced $7695 plus $6 shipping Skylark good value Contact Tom Dixon PO Box 671166 Marietta GA 30066 Thinking plans Intrepid Skylark reminds mention Windy Urtnowskis Pro-Stunt Products now has plans available Cardinal 92 design latest creation successful series slightly downsized SuperTigre 60 version intended new SuperTigre 51 As know Windy fliers eastern states have developing SuperTigre 51 stunt engine both piped unpiped versions version Cardinal intended expressly power package although plans show SuperTigre 60 nose version havent pleasure working set Steve Buso plans havent experienced best Steve did work plans show several variants base design tip shapes flap shapes changes areas Everything documented guide builder selecting option suits buildingie heavy light etc also another point plane beyond capability can still incorporate latest proven stunt technology illustrated plans newest design Since both foam built-up versions documented whole spectrum covered Contact Windy ProStunt Products 9 Union Ave Little Ferry NJ 07643 Tel 201-440-0905 1FF DurationlHaught Continued paqe 108 required mechanical setup will left user electronics laborintensive piece art 93 glider team will equipped casual flier wish compete top international level Jim didnt mention price new timer note Ken Bauer 2306 Turquoise Circle Chino Hills CA 91709 should get necessary information youre ask about Kens Airtek model retrieval system Its designed specifically free flight retrieval should worth serious look anyone considerable investment time money particular model NFFS video National Free Flight Society NFFS announces release its own 42-minute video Joy Flying Free VHS-format tape covers sport competition free flight both indoor outdoor Its intended educational promotional tool interested groups well general public NFFS promoting video through national television campaign individual/group purchase according press release received tape costs $25 plus $3 postage handling Order NFFS 1655 Revere Dr Brookfield WI 53045 F1J vs FiC continuing problems created high performance modern FiC models raises serious questions about future event muffler/tuned-pipe controversy case point Without mufflers noise problem tuned pipes another leap performance will occur mufflers tuned pipes engine runs will very difficult time especially mass-launch situations Real estate another problem Before consider performanceenhancing aspects tuned pipes flying fields world just US anywherethat can truly hold extended flyoff within boundaries Ill bet fewer dozen such places No Ive talked has able come up viable solution toomuch-performance problem has talk further shortening engine runs well some sort intake-size rule problems ideas certainly appears FiC crossroads least US Several top fliers have indicated should tuned pipes mandated will quit flying event rather endure expense new engines models surprisingly large number FiC fliers considering FlI alternative eventor perhaps inevitable fact life future FAI flying studying results several contests seems gradually seeing more name fliersthose normally see involved FiCplacing high FiJ premonition idea time has come Ill leave food thought Ive great time writing column hope successor treated well have Thanks support Ill see flying field Model Aviation C PYLON RACING SERIES 500 DIA PITCH 7 5N 5/N 8I 87/78 SERIES 400C 866777/ 9777 W WIDE BLADE EW EXTRA WIDE N NARROW
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/06
Page Numbers: 107, 108, 114
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/06
Page Numbers: 107, 108, 114
FREE FLIGHT DURATION THE FINAL FRONTIER will last Duration columnI have accepted full-time position editor magazine Since its considered conflict interest columnist editor will turn space over asyet-unnamed successor can chop up stuff same way Ha Anyway am hopeful new role Model Aviation will good free fighters Id like what can upgrade quality quantity incoming FF materials Send us best stuff Present plans call edit constrnction articles well FF related articles hope presence insider on-staff will spur have previously reluctant contribute Ill everything can sure articles handled thoughtful considerate fashion now news. Starline Products has some new high-tech products available FlA fliers Foremost among complete Superba fuselage state-of-the-an product first viewed number us Team Finals last October immediately made financial commitment $210 eagerly awaited delivery Sal Fmciano Starline s proprietor early December large PVC tube arrived fuselage nestled snugly inside fuselages journey Arizona Ohio uneventfulthere no shipping damage After removing usual June1993 107 Matt Gewain left congratulates Randy Weller following flyoff 92 Team Finals made FlA team Tom Coussens third team member Another Dayton flier Norm Poti launches Niblite 1992 NFFS Model Year 05 Max 25 power Superba FlA fuselage shows molded ballast scroll-type timer various hook ups Nose cone removed photo Marty Richardson Dayton Ohio awaits lift original Fl B Lost Hills Team Finals After Finals Marty broke arm chase-bike accident Sierra Cup Bunt mechanism Superba fuselage Stab mounts pedestal ball slides back lower stab incidence bunt protective wrapping began thorough inspection What found large superbly crafted product moldedfiberglass front end immaculate fits snug fillets smooth finish flawless spring-loaded button near wing wire releases fiberglass nose cone shown photos scroll-type timer fully enclosed should minimize problems dust dirt molded balance weight fills front fuselage cavity various lines DT bunt wing-wiggler cleanly routed through fuselage exit front end through guide tubes fittings loops etc already made few problems encountered Superba nose-cone latch mechanism As supplied tended hang up bit would firm click cone replaced Bill Shailor partner FlA crime also bought fuselages encountered same latch problem Bill able solve problem few careful strokes needle-nose file eliminated some tiny burrs release mechanism have no further problems wing wire made tapered steel Spiral-wrapped Kevlar joiner sleeves provided use inside wings main spar right side fuselage houses threaded wing-wiggler mechanism left side has retainer post fixed leftwing incidence fuselage pod flawlessly faired very stiff tail boom painted same color pod boom notched front receive mounting plate molded towhook Another photo shows layout rear fuselage Again fittings bunt DT etc. already hooked up ready use stab leading edge pedestalmount arrangement allow enough height incidence changes mandated use bunt bunt mechanism fairly typical sliding-ball-and-threaded-post setup few complaints about fuselages concerned supplied rudder fin fixed portion some sort builtup structure covered chrome Mylar movable portion somewhat-sanded piece balsa finished clear coating rudder tension merely external loop rubber stark contrast workmanship remainder fuselage rudder very rough appears though either afterthought subject same quality control rest fuselage photo shows rudder still attached will certainly replace earliest opportunity Bill has already done fuselage also have bit concern about strength some monofilament used various hookup lines Whether concerns justified difficult assess because first experience bunt seems lines 10-pound test could rather stretchy subject fatigue Any comments experienced winding key timer would make setup easier supplied timer has screwdriver slot would complete set instructions 1 realize could translation problems since its imported product would nice know designer/manufacturers thoughts product Superba must figure out various operations own overall impression Superba bit pricey $21 0though price ballpark similar productsbut its still worth investment serious flier Neither Bill nor have flight-tested Superba yet anticipate no problems Weve hangar-flown enough times have confidence things will happen theyre supposed toas long dont mess up preflight Starline Products located 6146 East Cactus Wren Rd Scottsdale AZ 85253 Conover Model Works sent latest catalog includes variety plans Larry Conover s Project Grandpa Mentor program designed youth modeling instruction CMW s latest instructional offering study guide #3 Adjust Control Free Flight Model Planes 18-page booklet offers classic fundamental advice newcomers modeling should have guide available $2 Conover Model Works PO Box 628 Longmont CO 80502 Tel 303 776-1200 sure include 15% postage handling Another Starline release imported modeling pin Sal Fruciano says Its difficult think what changes can make ordinary straight pin type have used centuries dressmaking building model airplanes new modeling pins offer sharper point thinner shaft provide penetration cases pin actually pushed balsa other material prevents splitting new pin features molded head shoulder aid holding work place prevent annoying problem common plastic-head pinsthe pin head separates pulled removal Pins $7 per hundred plus 10% postage Sample pins available catalog request sending dollar above address Tony Naccarato sent information concerning second Black Sheep FF Championship held May 29-3 1 Taft California Category II contest has 70 events cover virtually indoor outdoor disciplines Tony wanted make particular note two events added years schedule T-30 towline glider Catapult Glider-30 T-30 towline models ranging wingspan 28 30 inches weighing least 40 grams Stab area must less 50% wing area wings must covered both sides circle-tow forbidden Towline length 25-175 feet Catapult Glider-30 features same wingspan stab area requirements T-30 fuselage length 25-30 inches Weight must exceed four ounces flights longer 20 seconds considered official unlimited attempts three official flights Max two minutes flyoffs progressing 30-second increments Catapult used per AMA rule book Event #142 Marylands Bill Saunders forwarded letter has sent large number US foreign rubber fliers proposing resumption series contests based 1939 Wakefield rules Response proposal has surprised Bill large response along numerous conversations rubber-flying friends has led offer event proceed planning will therefore offer International Classic Wakefield Championship competition August 21 22 1993 farm Cuckoo Virginia along 25-event Cuckoo Challenge FF contest Everyone welcome attend fly contest Wakefield event people attend Cuckoo contests report have good time Wakefield event rules Cuckoo Challenge information contact Bill Saunders 11613 Le Baron Terrace Silver Spring MD 20902 Tel 301 593-7196 Jim Parker advises latest developments FlA electronic bunt timers Dutch advertising 10-function microprocessor-based bunt timer Price $250 timer programming box additional timers $150 US Ken Bauer making limited run four-position bunt timer adjustments board uses ninevolt battery drive Futaba microservo timer 83 x 25 x 30 inches weighs about 10 grams Servo weight about 15 grams leading edge technology types Some soldering will Cantinued page 114 108 Model Aviation ED THE LEADER IN COMPETITION PROPELLERS NEW 4 9Y~ * - SERIES 100 THP DESIGN TAILORED HELICAL PITCH DEVELOPED TO GIVE MAXIMUM THRUST AT 4 CYCLE ENGINE RPM ALL THE LATEST TECHNIQUES USED ON OUR PRO SERIES 3 SEE BELOW DIAPITCH THP 126677A8 136778 146778 1567 16678 NEW PRO SERIES 3 NEW HIGH TECH AIRFOIL SECTION 10T020%INCREASE IN THRUST MFG OF SELECT HARD MAPLE WOOD WILL NOT FATIGUE LIKE SYNTHETICS FUEL PROOF HIGH LUSTER FINISH DIAPITCH 53/i34 634 72833456 8334568 845667 9456677/ 1045667 106W8W 106EW 114677/778 115W Ii 6EW 1167 12 4W 12 5W 12 56 13 56 14 56 15 56 16 4N 16 678 CL AerobaticslMcMillan Continued page 111 solid design make transition profiles full-bodied stunters Remember extremely simple design well within capability modestly experienced builders Tom provides copy Ed Southwicks original MAN article supplementary set own instructions Priced $7695 plus $6 shipping Skylark good value Contact Tom Dixon PO Box 671166 Marietta GA 30066 Thinking plans Intrepid Skylark reminds mention Windy Urtnowskis Pro-Stunt Products now has plans available Cardinal 92 design latest creation successful series slightly downsized SuperTigre 60 version intended new SuperTigre 51 As know Windy fliers eastern states have developing SuperTigre 51 stunt engine both piped unpiped versions version Cardinal intended expressly power package although plans show SuperTigre 60 nose version havent pleasure working set Steve Buso plans havent experienced best Steve did work plans show several variants base design tip shapes flap shapes changes areas Everything documented guide builder selecting option suits buildingie heavy light etc also another point plane beyond capability can still incorporate latest proven stunt technology illustrated plans newest design Since both foam built-up versions documented whole spectrum covered Contact Windy ProStunt Products 9 Union Ave Little Ferry NJ 07643 Tel 201-440-0905 1FF DurationlHaught Continued paqe 108 required mechanical setup will left user electronics laborintensive piece art 93 glider team will equipped casual flier wish compete top international level Jim didnt mention price new timer note Ken Bauer 2306 Turquoise Circle Chino Hills CA 91709 should get necessary information youre ask about Kens Airtek model retrieval system Its designed specifically free flight retrieval should worth serious look anyone considerable investment time money particular model NFFS video National Free Flight Society NFFS announces release its own 42-minute video Joy Flying Free VHS-format tape covers sport competition free flight both indoor outdoor Its intended educational promotional tool interested groups well general public NFFS promoting video through national television campaign individual/group purchase according press release received tape costs $25 plus $3 postage handling Order NFFS 1655 Revere Dr Brookfield WI 53045 F1J vs FiC continuing problems created high performance modern FiC models raises serious questions about future event muffler/tuned-pipe controversy case point Without mufflers noise problem tuned pipes another leap performance will occur mufflers tuned pipes engine runs will very difficult time especially mass-launch situations Real estate another problem Before consider performanceenhancing aspects tuned pipes flying fields world just US anywherethat can truly hold extended flyoff within boundaries Ill bet fewer dozen such places No Ive talked has able come up viable solution toomuch-performance problem has talk further shortening engine runs well some sort intake-size rule problems ideas certainly appears FiC crossroads least US Several top fliers have indicated should tuned pipes mandated will quit flying event rather endure expense new engines models surprisingly large number FiC fliers considering FlI alternative eventor perhaps inevitable fact life future FAI flying studying results several contests seems gradually seeing more name fliersthose normally see involved FiCplacing high FiJ premonition idea time has come Ill leave food thought Ive great time writing column hope successor treated well have Thanks support Ill see flying field Model Aviation C PYLON RACING SERIES 500 DIA PITCH 7 5N 5/N 8I 87/78 SERIES 400C 866777/ 9777 W WIDE BLADE EW EXTRA WIDE N NARROW
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/06
Page Numbers: 107, 108, 114
FREE FLIGHT DURATION THE FINAL FRONTIER will last Duration columnI have accepted full-time position editor magazine Since its considered conflict interest columnist editor will turn space over asyet-unnamed successor can chop up stuff same way Ha Anyway am hopeful new role Model Aviation will good free fighters Id like what can upgrade quality quantity incoming FF materials Send us best stuff Present plans call edit constrnction articles well FF related articles hope presence insider on-staff will spur have previously reluctant contribute Ill everything can sure articles handled thoughtful considerate fashion now news. Starline Products has some new high-tech products available FlA fliers Foremost among complete Superba fuselage state-of-the-an product first viewed number us Team Finals last October immediately made financial commitment $210 eagerly awaited delivery Sal Fmciano Starline s proprietor early December large PVC tube arrived fuselage nestled snugly inside fuselages journey Arizona Ohio uneventfulthere no shipping damage After removing usual June1993 107 Matt Gewain left congratulates Randy Weller following flyoff 92 Team Finals made FlA team Tom Coussens third team member Another Dayton flier Norm Poti launches Niblite 1992 NFFS Model Year 05 Max 25 power Superba FlA fuselage shows molded ballast scroll-type timer various hook ups Nose cone removed photo Marty Richardson Dayton Ohio awaits lift original Fl B Lost Hills Team Finals After Finals Marty broke arm chase-bike accident Sierra Cup Bunt mechanism Superba fuselage Stab mounts pedestal ball slides back lower stab incidence bunt protective wrapping began thorough inspection What found large superbly crafted product moldedfiberglass front end immaculate fits snug fillets smooth finish flawless spring-loaded button near wing wire releases fiberglass nose cone shown photos scroll-type timer fully enclosed should minimize problems dust dirt molded balance weight fills front fuselage cavity various lines DT bunt wing-wiggler cleanly routed through fuselage exit front end through guide tubes fittings loops etc already made few problems encountered Superba nose-cone latch mechanism As supplied tended hang up bit would firm click cone replaced Bill Shailor partner FlA crime also bought fuselages encountered same latch problem Bill able solve problem few careful strokes needle-nose file eliminated some tiny burrs release mechanism have no further problems wing wire made tapered steel Spiral-wrapped Kevlar joiner sleeves provided use inside wings main spar right side fuselage houses threaded wing-wiggler mechanism left side has retainer post fixed leftwing incidence fuselage pod flawlessly faired very stiff tail boom painted same color pod boom notched front receive mounting plate molded towhook Another photo shows layout rear fuselage Again fittings bunt DT etc. already hooked up ready use stab leading edge pedestalmount arrangement allow enough height incidence changes mandated use bunt bunt mechanism fairly typical sliding-ball-and-threaded-post setup few complaints about fuselages concerned supplied rudder fin fixed portion some sort builtup structure covered chrome Mylar movable portion somewhat-sanded piece balsa finished clear coating rudder tension merely external loop rubber stark contrast workmanship remainder fuselage rudder very rough appears though either afterthought subject same quality control rest fuselage photo shows rudder still attached will certainly replace earliest opportunity Bill has already done fuselage also have bit concern about strength some monofilament used various hookup lines Whether concerns justified difficult assess because first experience bunt seems lines 10-pound test could rather stretchy subject fatigue Any comments experienced winding key timer would make setup easier supplied timer has screwdriver slot would complete set instructions 1 realize could translation problems since its imported product would nice know designer/manufacturers thoughts product Superba must figure out various operations own overall impression Superba bit pricey $21 0though price ballpark similar productsbut its still worth investment serious flier Neither Bill nor have flight-tested Superba yet anticipate no problems Weve hangar-flown enough times have confidence things will happen theyre supposed toas long dont mess up preflight Starline Products located 6146 East Cactus Wren Rd Scottsdale AZ 85253 Conover Model Works sent latest catalog includes variety plans Larry Conover s Project Grandpa Mentor program designed youth modeling instruction CMW s latest instructional offering study guide #3 Adjust Control Free Flight Model Planes 18-page booklet offers classic fundamental advice newcomers modeling should have guide available $2 Conover Model Works PO Box 628 Longmont CO 80502 Tel 303 776-1200 sure include 15% postage handling Another Starline release imported modeling pin Sal Fruciano says Its difficult think what changes can make ordinary straight pin type have used centuries dressmaking building model airplanes new modeling pins offer sharper point thinner shaft provide penetration cases pin actually pushed balsa other material prevents splitting new pin features molded head shoulder aid holding work place prevent annoying problem common plastic-head pinsthe pin head separates pulled removal Pins $7 per hundred plus 10% postage Sample pins available catalog request sending dollar above address Tony Naccarato sent information concerning second Black Sheep FF Championship held May 29-3 1 Taft California Category II contest has 70 events cover virtually indoor outdoor disciplines Tony wanted make particular note two events added years schedule T-30 towline glider Catapult Glider-30 T-30 towline models ranging wingspan 28 30 inches weighing least 40 grams Stab area must less 50% wing area wings must covered both sides circle-tow forbidden Towline length 25-175 feet Catapult Glider-30 features same wingspan stab area requirements T-30 fuselage length 25-30 inches Weight must exceed four ounces flights longer 20 seconds considered official unlimited attempts three official flights Max two minutes flyoffs progressing 30-second increments Catapult used per AMA rule book Event #142 Marylands Bill Saunders forwarded letter has sent large number US foreign rubber fliers proposing resumption series contests based 1939 Wakefield rules Response proposal has surprised Bill large response along numerous conversations rubber-flying friends has led offer event proceed planning will therefore offer International Classic Wakefield Championship competition August 21 22 1993 farm Cuckoo Virginia along 25-event Cuckoo Challenge FF contest Everyone welcome attend fly contest Wakefield event people attend Cuckoo contests report have good time Wakefield event rules Cuckoo Challenge information contact Bill Saunders 11613 Le Baron Terrace Silver Spring MD 20902 Tel 301 593-7196 Jim Parker advises latest developments FlA electronic bunt timers Dutch advertising 10-function microprocessor-based bunt timer Price $250 timer programming box additional timers $150 US Ken Bauer making limited run four-position bunt timer adjustments board uses ninevolt battery drive Futaba microservo timer 83 x 25 x 30 inches weighs about 10 grams Servo weight about 15 grams leading edge technology types Some soldering will Cantinued page 114 108 Model Aviation ED THE LEADER IN COMPETITION PROPELLERS NEW 4 9Y~ * - SERIES 100 THP DESIGN TAILORED HELICAL PITCH DEVELOPED TO GIVE MAXIMUM THRUST AT 4 CYCLE ENGINE RPM ALL THE LATEST TECHNIQUES USED ON OUR PRO SERIES 3 SEE BELOW DIAPITCH THP 126677A8 136778 146778 1567 16678 NEW PRO SERIES 3 NEW HIGH TECH AIRFOIL SECTION 10T020%INCREASE IN THRUST MFG OF SELECT HARD MAPLE WOOD WILL NOT FATIGUE LIKE SYNTHETICS FUEL PROOF HIGH LUSTER FINISH DIAPITCH 53/i34 634 72833456 8334568 845667 9456677/ 1045667 106W8W 106EW 114677/778 115W Ii 6EW 1167 12 4W 12 5W 12 56 13 56 14 56 15 56 16 4N 16 678 CL AerobaticslMcMillan Continued page 111 solid design make transition profiles full-bodied stunters Remember extremely simple design well within capability modestly experienced builders Tom provides copy Ed Southwicks original MAN article supplementary set own instructions Priced $7695 plus $6 shipping Skylark good value Contact Tom Dixon PO Box 671166 Marietta GA 30066 Thinking plans Intrepid Skylark reminds mention Windy Urtnowskis Pro-Stunt Products now has plans available Cardinal 92 design latest creation successful series slightly downsized SuperTigre 60 version intended new SuperTigre 51 As know Windy fliers eastern states have developing SuperTigre 51 stunt engine both piped unpiped versions version Cardinal intended expressly power package although plans show SuperTigre 60 nose version havent pleasure working set Steve Buso plans havent experienced best Steve did work plans show several variants base design tip shapes flap shapes changes areas Everything documented guide builder selecting option suits buildingie heavy light etc also another point plane beyond capability can still incorporate latest proven stunt technology illustrated plans newest design Since both foam built-up versions documented whole spectrum covered Contact Windy ProStunt Products 9 Union Ave Little Ferry NJ 07643 Tel 201-440-0905 1FF DurationlHaught Continued paqe 108 required mechanical setup will left user electronics laborintensive piece art 93 glider team will equipped casual flier wish compete top international level Jim didnt mention price new timer note Ken Bauer 2306 Turquoise Circle Chino Hills CA 91709 should get necessary information youre ask about Kens Airtek model retrieval system Its designed specifically free flight retrieval should worth serious look anyone considerable investment time money particular model NFFS video National Free Flight Society NFFS announces release its own 42-minute video Joy Flying Free VHS-format tape covers sport competition free flight both indoor outdoor Its intended educational promotional tool interested groups well general public NFFS promoting video through national television campaign individual/group purchase according press release received tape costs $25 plus $3 postage handling Order NFFS 1655 Revere Dr Brookfield WI 53045 F1J vs FiC continuing problems created high performance modern FiC models raises serious questions about future event muffler/tuned-pipe controversy case point Without mufflers noise problem tuned pipes another leap performance will occur mufflers tuned pipes engine runs will very difficult time especially mass-launch situations Real estate another problem Before consider performanceenhancing aspects tuned pipes flying fields world just US anywherethat can truly hold extended flyoff within boundaries Ill bet fewer dozen such places No Ive talked has able come up viable solution toomuch-performance problem has talk further shortening engine runs well some sort intake-size rule problems ideas certainly appears FiC crossroads least US Several top fliers have indicated should tuned pipes mandated will quit flying event rather endure expense new engines models surprisingly large number FiC fliers considering FlI alternative eventor perhaps inevitable fact life future FAI flying studying results several contests seems gradually seeing more name fliersthose normally see involved FiCplacing high FiJ premonition idea time has come Ill leave food thought Ive great time writing column hope successor treated well have Thanks support Ill see flying field Model Aviation C PYLON RACING SERIES 500 DIA PITCH 7 5N 5/N 8I 87/78 SERIES 400C 866777/ 9777 W WIDE BLADE EW EXTRA WIDE N NARROW
