FREE FLIGHT DURATION Ws1IILWIfeI1u FOR FOUR five years now Ive corresponding Danish Wakefield flier Jorgen Korsgaard Actually lives just across border Germany Jorgen has also known dabble towline gliders time time Hot-Max FlH design named Top Ten list 1982 NFFS Symposium recently sent along plans AK-2 FlA model designed teenage son Anders Stonehenge Cup last Easter England Anders finished credible 27th Out 48 flying simple straight-tow model Jorgen can tell better weather cold windy glider day son flew new straighthook model first time tow launch time weather trimming flew bravely hard wind heavy rain 13 years old now eager free fighter though does like building As matter fact built model him winter using Joe Maxwells solid balsa D-box cores spruce balsa ply main spar paper covenng have taught him tow full speed wings can stand itand top height just let line go off hands weight line lead asted flag will pull timer-AIR pin out model can make some beautiful catapult launches now plan make couple models straight hook circle tow wings built same manner Maxwells solid balsa D box cores Perhaps can persuade him take part building process Speaking building models.I have sent long letter Andre Schandel editor French newsletter Vol Libre concerning attacks against lazy people dont like build own models opinion should happy people just like flying free flight models whether have built themselves think Joy flying Free will occur mainly connection flying therefore building models important especially extent Schandel believes own son does yet like building maybe some day will Another point thing matters contests seconds can measured per stopwatch no matter has built model way looks think BOM Builder Model rule discussion will lead nowhere especially days entertainment leisure mainly things just buy order get instant satisfaction Fast food Enough about politics free flight Take close look three-view some good ideas beginners model solid balsa D-box much easier build conventional sheeted D-box Also should handle inevitable crashes better way Joe Maxwell Jorgen Canyon Lake Texas James Summersett 1928-1993 tough FF competitor former CL Speed record holder mentions course Joe Maxwell Scotland produces some beautifully machined balsa parts such solid Wakefield wings wing jigs propellers custom-cut ribs wish knew finds nice light balsa solid Wake wings interested drop him note include couple dollars catalog address J H Maxwell 14 Upper Craigs Stirling FK8 2DG Scotland Tan II Ed Dolbys FAI Model Supply has new improved version tan rubber Its called Tan II looks about same old stuff maybe bit pale color give piece stretch test see difference old tan rubber maximum stretch about 72 new stuff goes out about 92 means same number strands new Tan II should take about 25 percent turns field tests reports Ive heard suggest shortening motor Wakefield about 175 inches down 155That will course mean using two four strands ie 26 strands /s 28 30 number turns would about same old tan somewhere around 400 turns should keep motor run around optimum 35 40 seconds energy yields Ive hearing Tan II neighborhood 3800 4000 foot-pounds per pound Thats very good neighborhood Check Ed FAI Model Supply PO Box 3957 Torrance CA 90510 Tools Since winter building season us Christmas time presents few favorite tools might want add two list Santa Vernier caliper Ive using cheap plastic under $5 years makes measuring much accurate using conventional ruler inside outside measurement feature great cutting parts fit example sheet balsa fillers between ribs Simply take inside reading lock blade place use outside measurement jaws mark cut Magnifying glasses Indoor folks have using things years Ive never felt need until year finally bought pair few months ago $20 can t believe difference can actually see what Im building problem really show up imperfections models Ive found can use like bifocals keep glasses positioned slightly above center eyes look up Im looking through magnifier look down naked eye can find tools parts workbench February 1994 109 Bob Thoren Wake-Up Fiesta Five Flags meet Pensacola Text discusses mountain bike retrieval 64vII X -v2 h4YW 25 i4ss/~PocY F & SO7VAI 7A1ph44Je SPAe 2 t4 I1i/V BAes4 w7W 06 uy 8c7f l//f6 /AJJZCT FOAJT ArE2AGE i/f/K Ply MJ7Y S lA 5/bAS LOOlY C//OP 7YAE OA186 #3C~64 4zcrvti II 71 DrYT 110 11O N Th 04/1K r-- ---1I R~7T/P fdl WO FheS 3 R/dS 2-f/f pYs7 Lr S4CS pAe4Wa 7b 32O 6 1V If/f t046 #60$ t - O- 3e AAAb 11/kW 295 ON S78 IVW6 4650 e4H S7A275 4Z4dV rip /99 4 /1S41U4r11 O3or 64114 009-010 4Z4U 0e41c0 LE/A 0F7/0Ai w vO utA2 /IK-2 F/A /1O/2EL ES/~MeD & 8h1r BY AAOBES E 7a9fA/ Avf6AAeo DuA4eK 10 8//ir OR CIRClE 7OW/A1 Q/fN Per A~n 2/f/v /64eO 8 R/8S &42 2-10 sp&Jc 5/IA i4S/SW I4LS4 IUn J0rCW ee RIBs /14tE A0flN6Y /AJ ThE 4VE 7VhE/ es/77If/f 5 9AJ AAva &U4 //K 120750 -1-g--ISO -U--] AA/D24 15 43 6A4$ OdD win Wf AFtP S45MZ214 07lAv4 T A*E j/e*-e V JK i993 Anders Jorgen Korsgaards Nordic designed easy construction durabilitya good first model Anybody actually believes can find anything workbench has never seen shop Folding table plasticlaminate-covered jobs can get about $30 office warehouse stores Mine measures two feet five feet just sits out middle shop sort like kitchen work island surface great cutting tissue covering models sorting balsa other jobs need lot space Unfortunately table 30 inches high soit doesnt work very well standup work surface detail work Leatherman tool sort super Swiss Army knife Santa found sporting-goods store last year stainless includes pair pliers several screwdrivers couple knife blades few other tools pliers big enough useful Phillips bits have some sort anti-slip coating Theres fiat screwdriver blade thats small enough tighten screws sunglasses tool costs about $40 Gerber makes similar tool thats sold Wal Mart Pedaling downwind last few years Ive using mountain bike retrieval Compared usual motorcycle mountain bike offers lot advantages big disadvantage have pedal advantages have outweighed disadvantages bike light enough about 30 pounds easily carried either bumper- car-top rack Loading unloading much easier motorcycle course bike starts time never runs out gas other hand have known run out steam short grass paved surfaces pedaling easy tall grass rough surfaces hills headwind can slow down bicycle will always faster less tiring walking lack noise may make bicycle acceptable use some flying sites biggest advantage bicycle has exercise device Ive always hated jog bike makes exercising fun can rationalize time spent practice next contest decide try bicycle chasing heres what look should mountain bike fat tires straight handlebar skinny tires dropped handlebars strictly paved surfaces minimum bike should have 18 gears three chainwheel six rear hub will use gears believe shift levers should mounted handlebars next brake levers Better-quality bikes will have index shifting click shift lever makes distinct change gearing Alloy wheel rims give better braking wet conditions less-expensive steel rims Thats usually consideration retrieving could important train wet conditions frame must right size Thats good idea buy bicycle dealer rather discount store bike dealer will have much better selection sizes models discount stores evidently subscribe one-size-fits-all theory Standing flat floor straddling top tube just front seat should about three-inch clearance between top tube crotch Seated bike someone holding upright leg should straight locked pedal bottom dead center Prices mountain bikes can range Continued page 125 110 Model Aviation F FF DurationlJoyner Continued page 110 under $100 well over $2000 Expect pay $300 $500 get good-quality bike features need want splurge check front shocks aluminum carbon titanium frame top-of-the-line components Buy helmet next column well look accessories bike James Summersett 1928-1993 deeply saddened unexpected death Jim Summersett Canyon Lake Texas August 1 1993 survived wife Joan four sons five grandchildren Russ Snyder writes Jim man talents has always flown free flight models However forty-some-odd years ago busy setting control line Speed recordsusually jet Jim returned competition free flight scene shortly before 81 Seguin Nationals favorite events AMA power Nostalgia Jim introduced Jay Jacksons Pilfered Pearl Texas contest scene also highly qualified contest directors business Jims professional approach overall fairness attention detail placed him far above crowd Jim tough nationallyrenowned competitor played rules won Free flight just little better today virtue Jim Summersett Jim Larkin adds thoughts Jim Summersett lifelong modeler competitor lover aviation general grew up time aviation dream pursued vigor will sorely missed modelers generation DIL5fl BENDS AND FORMS WIRE AND STRIPS OF METAL IN ANGLES CURVES LOOPS ETC] No WB100 $400 SQUARE PUNCH SEI CUTS SOUARES AND SLOTS SET INCLUDES SIZES I/B 3/18 1/4 S/IE2/B No SPS5 Si 200 BRUSHES 3 FCS MINIATURE WIRE BRUSH SET ONE EACH BRASS NYLON STAINLESS MWB3- S30O T-PlN 1 1/4 100 PACK TP14 $200 ZONA SAWS 15042 TEETH 3/4$230 200 32 TEETH 314 230 250 MITRE BOX sO 450 SUPER SABRE &, v,, LONG & SHORT BLADE 260 500 1 1/4 WIDE 270 600 ZONA HAKA JUNIOR HACKSAW 165 DRILL SETS FIRST QUALIlY HIGH SPEED STEEL AIL BETS 9UPPUEO IN CASE OS1BO-1/1Bt01/4 S113P6.4 4IS 35165 TO Z 2 RB P01 535 NEEDLE FILE SET S 1/2 12 SHAPES PLAS11C HANDLE PATh EACH FILE GREAT ON WOOD PLASTIC METAL No NFSID1 $5 INDUSTRIAL OUALrTY XTRA HEAVY DUTY 12 SHAPE 4 LONG $650 6 LONG SEOC 5 DREMEL 3950 TOP OF THE UNE MOTO POWER TOOL SET INCLUDES 46 ACCESSORIES AND CASE No 3950 $7000 EPOXY BRUSHES MADE IN U BA 12/PACK No EB12- $100 Doz No EBi 44 -$700 GrOSS IIN VISI STAINLESS STEEL S TO 1/B CAP PV4 4 LONG $400 PV6 6-LONG- 600 PVlO-1O-LONG- 800 PVIS-15-LONG-1O00 PV614Oto 1/4 CeaclIy$6DO TUBE CUTlER i/B TO S/B CAPACITY HEAVY DUTY MADE FROM SEMI-STEEL No TCS8 HOBBY KNIFE BLADES No11 MADE IN USA ISO PACK NoHKB1 1- $650 SINGLE EDGE BLADES MADE IN USA FIRST DUALITY NO 5100 PACK No SEB 102 450 rIEAVY DUTY NO 12 FIRST QUALITY 100 PACK Z PLIERS MAKES PERFECT Z BENDS WITH SQUEEZE No ZPL $1650 CUlTING MATS HEALE ITSELF AFTER EACH CUT AND SURFACE STAYS SMOOTH NON-GLARE GREEN FINISH CUT ON BOTh SIDES CMB Wx 12 $1000 CM1212x18 1500 HELPING HAND FIRST OUAU1Y THREE ARMS 2 ARMS WITH ALUGATOR CLIPS ARM Wfll-I 2X GLASS 2 112/ MAGNIFIER HH1 -$700 IIJm VVO flI CHOP SAW MAI/SPRFECT MITRE CUTS 3045 60 IN WOOD OR PLASTiC USES SINGLE EDGE BLADE ADJ STOP NOS -$1450 T-BAR SANDEH ALUMINUM MADE IN USA Til 11LONG $230 T22 22/ LONG $350 SANDPAPER TUFF ADHESIVE BACK SlOSEAI ISPECIFYFINEIRSF MEDIUM RSMI LONG DRILLS-- -SETELECTRONIC CALIPER FIRST QUALITY- HIGH SPEED STEEL 1/16 1/8 1ST INDUSTRIAL QUAUTY 12 LONG18 LONG LG1 1/16$450LG6 3/16 $1500 52 3/1 61/4READS IN INCHES AND METRIC LG2 1/6450LG7 7132 1500 1LONG D-1SSMM MOSTPOPULAR LG3 5/32450LG8 1/4 1500 LG9 $2100EGO -$5500 DS1B3 No 11060 BDpCBS1BSO LG4 3/16 450 " DIAL CALIPER DS164 Noel B02Ops-120C LG5 1/4 550 rjjjRDERINGl II1ST INDUSTRIAL QUALITY --P RD ADD $300 ID 6 100 SINGLE REVOLUllON EASTERN TOOL&SUPPLYCO CODADD$750 I GRAD IN 001 149 GRAND STREET NEW YORK NY 10013 ORDERS 212S25I006l SATIN CHROME FINISH WRITE FOR CATALOG $300 OR FREE WITH ORDER OFFICE 2122263749j WITH FITTED CASE AX 212-925-1010DC6 -$2100 February 1994 125 LIGHTING SYSTEMS THE ORIGINALS. Still Best #RAM 01Programmable Flashing Navigation Lights 9V$2495 #RAM 02Strobe Light Adj Rate 9V$1995 I*RAM 03Landing Lights 48V$3995 #RAM 04Mars Rotating Beacon Adj Rate 9V$1995 #RAM 05Marine Navigation Lights nonflashing 9V$1095 #RAM 06Sky Lights 18 Light Set 9V$2495 #RAM 14Big Airplane Navigation Lights 9V$2495 #RAM 16Econo Landing Lights brightest 9V$1995 #RAM 23Real Strobe Light true zenon strobe 3V$2995 0 SEE YOUR DEALER 0 SEND STAMPED ENVELOPE FOR RAM INFO unavaIlable locally send Check money order full credit card Info coat item plus $400 $500 forelgnfor Immediate shipment Include full address UPS Sorry no COD 229A E Rollins Rd d Lake Beach IL 60073 SAMS MODELS England NEW Scale Free Flight Kits zBSB SqxmuI BB, 6* 22bA SPITFIRE MK 22/24 241/2 $1995 also available West/and Widgeon 241/4 1495 Hawker Super Fury 211/2 195 add $7 airmail SAMS Chapel Sandon Buntingford Herts 5G9 OQJ England GASPARIN C02 MotorS now St SAMS Note US Checks & StSmps valid UK VISA & Mastercard SOOepted $-bills
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/02
Page Numbers: 109, 110, 125
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/02
Page Numbers: 109, 110, 125
FREE FLIGHT DURATION Ws1IILWIfeI1u FOR FOUR five years now Ive corresponding Danish Wakefield flier Jorgen Korsgaard Actually lives just across border Germany Jorgen has also known dabble towline gliders time time Hot-Max FlH design named Top Ten list 1982 NFFS Symposium recently sent along plans AK-2 FlA model designed teenage son Anders Stonehenge Cup last Easter England Anders finished credible 27th Out 48 flying simple straight-tow model Jorgen can tell better weather cold windy glider day son flew new straighthook model first time tow launch time weather trimming flew bravely hard wind heavy rain 13 years old now eager free fighter though does like building As matter fact built model him winter using Joe Maxwells solid balsa D-box cores spruce balsa ply main spar paper covenng have taught him tow full speed wings can stand itand top height just let line go off hands weight line lead asted flag will pull timer-AIR pin out model can make some beautiful catapult launches now plan make couple models straight hook circle tow wings built same manner Maxwells solid balsa D box cores Perhaps can persuade him take part building process Speaking building models.I have sent long letter Andre Schandel editor French newsletter Vol Libre concerning attacks against lazy people dont like build own models opinion should happy people just like flying free flight models whether have built themselves think Joy flying Free will occur mainly connection flying therefore building models important especially extent Schandel believes own son does yet like building maybe some day will Another point thing matters contests seconds can measured per stopwatch no matter has built model way looks think BOM Builder Model rule discussion will lead nowhere especially days entertainment leisure mainly things just buy order get instant satisfaction Fast food Enough about politics free flight Take close look three-view some good ideas beginners model solid balsa D-box much easier build conventional sheeted D-box Also should handle inevitable crashes better way Joe Maxwell Jorgen Canyon Lake Texas James Summersett 1928-1993 tough FF competitor former CL Speed record holder mentions course Joe Maxwell Scotland produces some beautifully machined balsa parts such solid Wakefield wings wing jigs propellers custom-cut ribs wish knew finds nice light balsa solid Wake wings interested drop him note include couple dollars catalog address J H Maxwell 14 Upper Craigs Stirling FK8 2DG Scotland Tan II Ed Dolbys FAI Model Supply has new improved version tan rubber Its called Tan II looks about same old stuff maybe bit pale color give piece stretch test see difference old tan rubber maximum stretch about 72 new stuff goes out about 92 means same number strands new Tan II should take about 25 percent turns field tests reports Ive heard suggest shortening motor Wakefield about 175 inches down 155That will course mean using two four strands ie 26 strands /s 28 30 number turns would about same old tan somewhere around 400 turns should keep motor run around optimum 35 40 seconds energy yields Ive hearing Tan II neighborhood 3800 4000 foot-pounds per pound Thats very good neighborhood Check Ed FAI Model Supply PO Box 3957 Torrance CA 90510 Tools Since winter building season us Christmas time presents few favorite tools might want add two list Santa Vernier caliper Ive using cheap plastic under $5 years makes measuring much accurate using conventional ruler inside outside measurement feature great cutting parts fit example sheet balsa fillers between ribs Simply take inside reading lock blade place use outside measurement jaws mark cut Magnifying glasses Indoor folks have using things years Ive never felt need until year finally bought pair few months ago $20 can t believe difference can actually see what Im building problem really show up imperfections models Ive found can use like bifocals keep glasses positioned slightly above center eyes look up Im looking through magnifier look down naked eye can find tools parts workbench February 1994 109 Bob Thoren Wake-Up Fiesta Five Flags meet Pensacola Text discusses mountain bike retrieval 64vII X -v2 h4YW 25 i4ss/~PocY F & SO7VAI 7A1ph44Je SPAe 2 t4 I1i/V BAes4 w7W 06 uy 8c7f l//f6 /AJJZCT FOAJT ArE2AGE i/f/K Ply MJ7Y S lA 5/bAS LOOlY C//OP 7YAE OA186 #3C~64 4zcrvti II 71 DrYT 110 11O N Th 04/1K r-- ---1I R~7T/P fdl WO FheS 3 R/dS 2-f/f pYs7 Lr S4CS pAe4Wa 7b 32O 6 1V If/f t046 #60$ t - O- 3e AAAb 11/kW 295 ON S78 IVW6 4650 e4H S7A275 4Z4dV rip /99 4 /1S41U4r11 O3or 64114 009-010 4Z4U 0e41c0 LE/A 0F7/0Ai w vO utA2 /IK-2 F/A /1O/2EL ES/~MeD & 8h1r BY AAOBES E 7a9fA/ Avf6AAeo DuA4eK 10 8//ir OR CIRClE 7OW/A1 Q/fN Per A~n 2/f/v /64eO 8 R/8S &42 2-10 sp&Jc 5/IA i4S/SW I4LS4 IUn J0rCW ee RIBs /14tE A0flN6Y /AJ ThE 4VE 7VhE/ es/77If/f 5 9AJ AAva &U4 //K 120750 -1-g--ISO -U--] AA/D24 15 43 6A4$ OdD win Wf AFtP S45MZ214 07lAv4 T A*E j/e*-e V JK i993 Anders Jorgen Korsgaards Nordic designed easy construction durabilitya good first model Anybody actually believes can find anything workbench has never seen shop Folding table plasticlaminate-covered jobs can get about $30 office warehouse stores Mine measures two feet five feet just sits out middle shop sort like kitchen work island surface great cutting tissue covering models sorting balsa other jobs need lot space Unfortunately table 30 inches high soit doesnt work very well standup work surface detail work Leatherman tool sort super Swiss Army knife Santa found sporting-goods store last year stainless includes pair pliers several screwdrivers couple knife blades few other tools pliers big enough useful Phillips bits have some sort anti-slip coating Theres fiat screwdriver blade thats small enough tighten screws sunglasses tool costs about $40 Gerber makes similar tool thats sold Wal Mart Pedaling downwind last few years Ive using mountain bike retrieval Compared usual motorcycle mountain bike offers lot advantages big disadvantage have pedal advantages have outweighed disadvantages bike light enough about 30 pounds easily carried either bumper- car-top rack Loading unloading much easier motorcycle course bike starts time never runs out gas other hand have known run out steam short grass paved surfaces pedaling easy tall grass rough surfaces hills headwind can slow down bicycle will always faster less tiring walking lack noise may make bicycle acceptable use some flying sites biggest advantage bicycle has exercise device Ive always hated jog bike makes exercising fun can rationalize time spent practice next contest decide try bicycle chasing heres what look should mountain bike fat tires straight handlebar skinny tires dropped handlebars strictly paved surfaces minimum bike should have 18 gears three chainwheel six rear hub will use gears believe shift levers should mounted handlebars next brake levers Better-quality bikes will have index shifting click shift lever makes distinct change gearing Alloy wheel rims give better braking wet conditions less-expensive steel rims Thats usually consideration retrieving could important train wet conditions frame must right size Thats good idea buy bicycle dealer rather discount store bike dealer will have much better selection sizes models discount stores evidently subscribe one-size-fits-all theory Standing flat floor straddling top tube just front seat should about three-inch clearance between top tube crotch Seated bike someone holding upright leg should straight locked pedal bottom dead center Prices mountain bikes can range Continued page 125 110 Model Aviation F FF DurationlJoyner Continued page 110 under $100 well over $2000 Expect pay $300 $500 get good-quality bike features need want splurge check front shocks aluminum carbon titanium frame top-of-the-line components Buy helmet next column well look accessories bike James Summersett 1928-1993 deeply saddened unexpected death Jim Summersett Canyon Lake Texas August 1 1993 survived wife Joan four sons five grandchildren Russ Snyder writes Jim man talents has always flown free flight models However forty-some-odd years ago busy setting control line Speed recordsusually jet Jim returned competition free flight scene shortly before 81 Seguin Nationals favorite events AMA power Nostalgia Jim introduced Jay Jacksons Pilfered Pearl Texas contest scene also highly qualified contest directors business Jims professional approach overall fairness attention detail placed him far above crowd Jim tough nationallyrenowned competitor played rules won Free flight just little better today virtue Jim Summersett Jim Larkin adds thoughts Jim Summersett lifelong modeler competitor lover aviation general grew up time aviation dream pursued vigor will sorely missed modelers generation DIL5fl BENDS AND FORMS WIRE AND STRIPS OF METAL IN ANGLES CURVES LOOPS ETC] No WB100 $400 SQUARE PUNCH SEI CUTS SOUARES AND SLOTS SET INCLUDES SIZES I/B 3/18 1/4 S/IE2/B No SPS5 Si 200 BRUSHES 3 FCS MINIATURE WIRE BRUSH SET ONE EACH BRASS NYLON STAINLESS MWB3- S30O T-PlN 1 1/4 100 PACK TP14 $200 ZONA SAWS 15042 TEETH 3/4$230 200 32 TEETH 314 230 250 MITRE BOX sO 450 SUPER SABRE &, v,, LONG & SHORT BLADE 260 500 1 1/4 WIDE 270 600 ZONA HAKA JUNIOR HACKSAW 165 DRILL SETS FIRST QUALIlY HIGH SPEED STEEL AIL BETS 9UPPUEO IN CASE OS1BO-1/1Bt01/4 S113P6.4 4IS 35165 TO Z 2 RB P01 535 NEEDLE FILE SET S 1/2 12 SHAPES PLAS11C HANDLE PATh EACH FILE GREAT ON WOOD PLASTIC METAL No NFSID1 $5 INDUSTRIAL OUALrTY XTRA HEAVY DUTY 12 SHAPE 4 LONG $650 6 LONG SEOC 5 DREMEL 3950 TOP OF THE UNE MOTO POWER TOOL SET INCLUDES 46 ACCESSORIES AND CASE No 3950 $7000 EPOXY BRUSHES MADE IN U BA 12/PACK No EB12- $100 Doz No EBi 44 -$700 GrOSS IIN VISI STAINLESS STEEL S TO 1/B CAP PV4 4 LONG $400 PV6 6-LONG- 600 PVlO-1O-LONG- 800 PVIS-15-LONG-1O00 PV614Oto 1/4 CeaclIy$6DO TUBE CUTlER i/B TO S/B CAPACITY HEAVY DUTY MADE FROM SEMI-STEEL No TCS8 HOBBY KNIFE BLADES No11 MADE IN USA ISO PACK NoHKB1 1- $650 SINGLE EDGE BLADES MADE IN USA FIRST DUALITY NO 5100 PACK No SEB 102 450 rIEAVY DUTY NO 12 FIRST QUALITY 100 PACK Z PLIERS MAKES PERFECT Z BENDS WITH SQUEEZE No ZPL $1650 CUlTING MATS HEALE ITSELF AFTER EACH CUT AND SURFACE STAYS SMOOTH NON-GLARE GREEN FINISH CUT ON BOTh SIDES CMB Wx 12 $1000 CM1212x18 1500 HELPING HAND FIRST OUAU1Y THREE ARMS 2 ARMS WITH ALUGATOR CLIPS ARM Wfll-I 2X GLASS 2 112/ MAGNIFIER HH1 -$700 IIJm VVO flI CHOP SAW MAI/SPRFECT MITRE CUTS 3045 60 IN WOOD OR PLASTiC USES SINGLE EDGE BLADE ADJ STOP NOS -$1450 T-BAR SANDEH ALUMINUM MADE IN USA Til 11LONG $230 T22 22/ LONG $350 SANDPAPER TUFF ADHESIVE BACK SlOSEAI ISPECIFYFINEIRSF MEDIUM RSMI LONG DRILLS-- -SETELECTRONIC CALIPER FIRST QUALITY- HIGH SPEED STEEL 1/16 1/8 1ST INDUSTRIAL QUAUTY 12 LONG18 LONG LG1 1/16$450LG6 3/16 $1500 52 3/1 61/4READS IN INCHES AND METRIC LG2 1/6450LG7 7132 1500 1LONG D-1SSMM MOSTPOPULAR LG3 5/32450LG8 1/4 1500 LG9 $2100EGO -$5500 DS1B3 No 11060 BDpCBS1BSO LG4 3/16 450 " DIAL CALIPER DS164 Noel B02Ops-120C LG5 1/4 550 rjjjRDERINGl II1ST INDUSTRIAL QUALITY --P RD ADD $300 ID 6 100 SINGLE REVOLUllON EASTERN TOOL&SUPPLYCO CODADD$750 I GRAD IN 001 149 GRAND STREET NEW YORK NY 10013 ORDERS 212S25I006l SATIN CHROME FINISH WRITE FOR CATALOG $300 OR FREE WITH ORDER OFFICE 2122263749j WITH FITTED CASE AX 212-925-1010DC6 -$2100 February 1994 125 LIGHTING SYSTEMS THE ORIGINALS. Still Best #RAM 01Programmable Flashing Navigation Lights 9V$2495 #RAM 02Strobe Light Adj Rate 9V$1995 I*RAM 03Landing Lights 48V$3995 #RAM 04Mars Rotating Beacon Adj Rate 9V$1995 #RAM 05Marine Navigation Lights nonflashing 9V$1095 #RAM 06Sky Lights 18 Light Set 9V$2495 #RAM 14Big Airplane Navigation Lights 9V$2495 #RAM 16Econo Landing Lights brightest 9V$1995 #RAM 23Real Strobe Light true zenon strobe 3V$2995 0 SEE YOUR DEALER 0 SEND STAMPED ENVELOPE FOR RAM INFO unavaIlable locally send Check money order full credit card Info coat item plus $400 $500 forelgnfor Immediate shipment Include full address UPS Sorry no COD 229A E Rollins Rd d Lake Beach IL 60073 SAMS MODELS England NEW Scale Free Flight Kits zBSB SqxmuI BB, 6* 22bA SPITFIRE MK 22/24 241/2 $1995 also available West/and Widgeon 241/4 1495 Hawker Super Fury 211/2 195 add $7 airmail SAMS Chapel Sandon Buntingford Herts 5G9 OQJ England GASPARIN C02 MotorS now St SAMS Note US Checks & StSmps valid UK VISA & Mastercard SOOepted $-bills
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/02
Page Numbers: 109, 110, 125
FREE FLIGHT DURATION Ws1IILWIfeI1u FOR FOUR five years now Ive corresponding Danish Wakefield flier Jorgen Korsgaard Actually lives just across border Germany Jorgen has also known dabble towline gliders time time Hot-Max FlH design named Top Ten list 1982 NFFS Symposium recently sent along plans AK-2 FlA model designed teenage son Anders Stonehenge Cup last Easter England Anders finished credible 27th Out 48 flying simple straight-tow model Jorgen can tell better weather cold windy glider day son flew new straighthook model first time tow launch time weather trimming flew bravely hard wind heavy rain 13 years old now eager free fighter though does like building As matter fact built model him winter using Joe Maxwells solid balsa D-box cores spruce balsa ply main spar paper covenng have taught him tow full speed wings can stand itand top height just let line go off hands weight line lead asted flag will pull timer-AIR pin out model can make some beautiful catapult launches now plan make couple models straight hook circle tow wings built same manner Maxwells solid balsa D box cores Perhaps can persuade him take part building process Speaking building models.I have sent long letter Andre Schandel editor French newsletter Vol Libre concerning attacks against lazy people dont like build own models opinion should happy people just like flying free flight models whether have built themselves think Joy flying Free will occur mainly connection flying therefore building models important especially extent Schandel believes own son does yet like building maybe some day will Another point thing matters contests seconds can measured per stopwatch no matter has built model way looks think BOM Builder Model rule discussion will lead nowhere especially days entertainment leisure mainly things just buy order get instant satisfaction Fast food Enough about politics free flight Take close look three-view some good ideas beginners model solid balsa D-box much easier build conventional sheeted D-box Also should handle inevitable crashes better way Joe Maxwell Jorgen Canyon Lake Texas James Summersett 1928-1993 tough FF competitor former CL Speed record holder mentions course Joe Maxwell Scotland produces some beautifully machined balsa parts such solid Wakefield wings wing jigs propellers custom-cut ribs wish knew finds nice light balsa solid Wake wings interested drop him note include couple dollars catalog address J H Maxwell 14 Upper Craigs Stirling FK8 2DG Scotland Tan II Ed Dolbys FAI Model Supply has new improved version tan rubber Its called Tan II looks about same old stuff maybe bit pale color give piece stretch test see difference old tan rubber maximum stretch about 72 new stuff goes out about 92 means same number strands new Tan II should take about 25 percent turns field tests reports Ive heard suggest shortening motor Wakefield about 175 inches down 155That will course mean using two four strands ie 26 strands /s 28 30 number turns would about same old tan somewhere around 400 turns should keep motor run around optimum 35 40 seconds energy yields Ive hearing Tan II neighborhood 3800 4000 foot-pounds per pound Thats very good neighborhood Check Ed FAI Model Supply PO Box 3957 Torrance CA 90510 Tools Since winter building season us Christmas time presents few favorite tools might want add two list Santa Vernier caliper Ive using cheap plastic under $5 years makes measuring much accurate using conventional ruler inside outside measurement feature great cutting parts fit example sheet balsa fillers between ribs Simply take inside reading lock blade place use outside measurement jaws mark cut Magnifying glasses Indoor folks have using things years Ive never felt need until year finally bought pair few months ago $20 can t believe difference can actually see what Im building problem really show up imperfections models Ive found can use like bifocals keep glasses positioned slightly above center eyes look up Im looking through magnifier look down naked eye can find tools parts workbench February 1994 109 Bob Thoren Wake-Up Fiesta Five Flags meet Pensacola Text discusses mountain bike retrieval 64vII X -v2 h4YW 25 i4ss/~PocY F & SO7VAI 7A1ph44Je SPAe 2 t4 I1i/V BAes4 w7W 06 uy 8c7f l//f6 /AJJZCT FOAJT ArE2AGE i/f/K Ply MJ7Y S lA 5/bAS LOOlY C//OP 7YAE OA186 #3C~64 4zcrvti II 71 DrYT 110 11O N Th 04/1K r-- ---1I R~7T/P fdl WO FheS 3 R/dS 2-f/f pYs7 Lr S4CS pAe4Wa 7b 32O 6 1V If/f t046 #60$ t - O- 3e AAAb 11/kW 295 ON S78 IVW6 4650 e4H S7A275 4Z4dV rip /99 4 /1S41U4r11 O3or 64114 009-010 4Z4U 0e41c0 LE/A 0F7/0Ai w vO utA2 /IK-2 F/A /1O/2EL ES/~MeD & 8h1r BY AAOBES E 7a9fA/ Avf6AAeo DuA4eK 10 8//ir OR CIRClE 7OW/A1 Q/fN Per A~n 2/f/v /64eO 8 R/8S &42 2-10 sp&Jc 5/IA i4S/SW I4LS4 IUn J0rCW ee RIBs /14tE A0flN6Y /AJ ThE 4VE 7VhE/ es/77If/f 5 9AJ AAva &U4 //K 120750 -1-g--ISO -U--] AA/D24 15 43 6A4$ OdD win Wf AFtP S45MZ214 07lAv4 T A*E j/e*-e V JK i993 Anders Jorgen Korsgaards Nordic designed easy construction durabilitya good first model Anybody actually believes can find anything workbench has never seen shop Folding table plasticlaminate-covered jobs can get about $30 office warehouse stores Mine measures two feet five feet just sits out middle shop sort like kitchen work island surface great cutting tissue covering models sorting balsa other jobs need lot space Unfortunately table 30 inches high soit doesnt work very well standup work surface detail work Leatherman tool sort super Swiss Army knife Santa found sporting-goods store last year stainless includes pair pliers several screwdrivers couple knife blades few other tools pliers big enough useful Phillips bits have some sort anti-slip coating Theres fiat screwdriver blade thats small enough tighten screws sunglasses tool costs about $40 Gerber makes similar tool thats sold Wal Mart Pedaling downwind last few years Ive using mountain bike retrieval Compared usual motorcycle mountain bike offers lot advantages big disadvantage have pedal advantages have outweighed disadvantages bike light enough about 30 pounds easily carried either bumper- car-top rack Loading unloading much easier motorcycle course bike starts time never runs out gas other hand have known run out steam short grass paved surfaces pedaling easy tall grass rough surfaces hills headwind can slow down bicycle will always faster less tiring walking lack noise may make bicycle acceptable use some flying sites biggest advantage bicycle has exercise device Ive always hated jog bike makes exercising fun can rationalize time spent practice next contest decide try bicycle chasing heres what look should mountain bike fat tires straight handlebar skinny tires dropped handlebars strictly paved surfaces minimum bike should have 18 gears three chainwheel six rear hub will use gears believe shift levers should mounted handlebars next brake levers Better-quality bikes will have index shifting click shift lever makes distinct change gearing Alloy wheel rims give better braking wet conditions less-expensive steel rims Thats usually consideration retrieving could important train wet conditions frame must right size Thats good idea buy bicycle dealer rather discount store bike dealer will have much better selection sizes models discount stores evidently subscribe one-size-fits-all theory Standing flat floor straddling top tube just front seat should about three-inch clearance between top tube crotch Seated bike someone holding upright leg should straight locked pedal bottom dead center Prices mountain bikes can range Continued page 125 110 Model Aviation F FF DurationlJoyner Continued page 110 under $100 well over $2000 Expect pay $300 $500 get good-quality bike features need want splurge check front shocks aluminum carbon titanium frame top-of-the-line components Buy helmet next column well look accessories bike James Summersett 1928-1993 deeply saddened unexpected death Jim Summersett Canyon Lake Texas August 1 1993 survived wife Joan four sons five grandchildren Russ Snyder writes Jim man talents has always flown free flight models However forty-some-odd years ago busy setting control line Speed recordsusually jet Jim returned competition free flight scene shortly before 81 Seguin Nationals favorite events AMA power Nostalgia Jim introduced Jay Jacksons Pilfered Pearl Texas contest scene also highly qualified contest directors business Jims professional approach overall fairness attention detail placed him far above crowd Jim tough nationallyrenowned competitor played rules won Free flight just little better today virtue Jim Summersett Jim Larkin adds thoughts Jim Summersett lifelong modeler competitor lover aviation general grew up time aviation dream pursued vigor will sorely missed modelers generation DIL5fl BENDS AND FORMS WIRE AND STRIPS OF METAL IN ANGLES CURVES LOOPS ETC] No WB100 $400 SQUARE PUNCH SEI CUTS SOUARES AND SLOTS SET INCLUDES SIZES I/B 3/18 1/4 S/IE2/B No SPS5 Si 200 BRUSHES 3 FCS 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