FREE FLIGHT DURATION HAVE BEEN HAVING heated arguments weatherman attempt get him cough up some nice warm sunny days can finally get AMA Muncie flying site spring some test flying Today such day warm sunny cloudless skysuper note morning paper get eclipse sun noon musnt look sun until about 3 pm youll struck blind spot something like can fly free flight take occasional peek sun Drat Murphys Law strikes again So Ill crank out column instead sitting shade course Toledo annual winter/springtime RC trade shows mostly past writing take Toledo show year although RC oriented always some neat items interest free fighters Three Russian-made 1/2A engines being offered year VA Stels its AIvIE sport counterpart Stels also peddling 06 FlJ picked up number packages small screws fastener display Nelson Aircraft Company booth offer fine little #0 screws retain fuel cutoff timers gas models Once dropped onto cluttered workbench screws seem disappear forever can always use additional supply California Carbon carbon fiber strengthening spars 007 strips impregnated special heat-sensitive adhesive allows strip ironed spar Drops gap-filling cyanoacrylate CyA glue rubbed piece waxed paper provides permanent bond Neato later used some make fabricated reinforced sandwich spar great results Dick Covalt subsequently showed up club meeting stuff just ironed top ready-built wing added torsional strength Good stuff upstairs balcony massive waterfront Seagate Center Swap Shop endless tables piles new used wares stretched around huge convention center room across street above-the-street skywalks another building across street Swap Shop like another show itself have yet attend trade shows next time area will like itand surprised free fighters might bump Movies Alan Abriss has new professional video Powerful Waiston transmitter weighs tour grams two Eveready 392 batteries Range two miles ground 20 air documentary 1992 AMA Nats held Chicopee Massachusetts film two hours long condensed seven hours original footage has two years making contains footage RC CL Indoor outdoor free flight Originally produced local TV show video formatted acquaint non-modelers various areas hobby tape has brought accolades have seen cost $25 plus $4 shipping Alan Abriss 94-2066th Avenue Forest Hills NY 11374 Allow 6-8 weeks delivery Get show club meetings local civic groups schools own entertainment Model Finders Part VIII loitering flight line downwind course USOC conversing Jim Waiston Charles Caton hurriedly rode up stated positively Jim just made believer out just chased model about three miles very fortunate find crops out So can sell radio gadgets right now Three flights later Charles flyaway DT function failed activate soon obvious would four-wheel chase down four-lane highway west Sometime later CC returned model hand expounding merits brandnew Walston Model Retrieval System chase taken him 10 miles downwind model out sight pursuit Jim can relate dozens such interesting reports modeler searched large downwind area full-scale aircraft Lost Hills picked up signal tiny transmitter attached model ground like about selling unit lady elderly father September 1994 97 Waiston Model Retrieval System new quick-connect antenna belt-mounted receiver optional earphone Closer view Waiston system shows quality throughout its components Cable has bayonet-type quick-release connections kept running away rest home simply sewed transmitter lining clothes next time ventured out staff little difficulty locating wandering gentleman Lawrenceville few years ago noticed large gas model drifting deep ocean head-high corn behind stepped out open after retrieving own model sea green As rounded bend perimeter trail another flier approaching holding familiar Walston antenna front him like divining rod Thinking might help him some queried looking large gas job As trudged answered no Gollywock Obviously model size weight hardly influenced diminutive onboard transmitter tips scales four grams However have yet see hand-launched glider must assume has its limitations somewhere Jims model finder new sport has use some time Its highly regarded its effectiveness easily installed lightweight transmitter versatility removal transferring other models 20-mile air range twomile ground-range quite accurate directional antenna plus potted transmitter virtually crashproof waterproof Improvements have ongoing receiver presently uses standard low-cost AA penlight batteries new compact sturdier effective quick-connect antenna supplied new units describes Standard 3-channel receiver however additional receiver options available 10 64 200 channels Obviously price goes up increased number channels As costs often vary time other factors send SASE Jim receive latest pricing writing price $334 Standard receiver price tags 10- 64- 200-channel models escalating respectively three-element quick-connect antenna nylon canying case $79 original folding antenna option case $103 miniature transmitters $135 incorporates about 18 inches bralded wire cable its antenna Jim recommends buying least two transmitters different channels best utility No systems inexpensive Jim states makes absolutely no sense spend hours building model test drive long distance contest just lose good model-finder system adds new dimension chase phase just like introduction chase bike did some years ago Dropping model cornfield little consequence can retrieved minutes can return flight line relatively short time Downwind obstacles much less problem overfly conditions loom such dense crops wooded areas housing projects swamps whatever age marathon flyoff flights events just getting back flight line reasonable time can contribute whether win lose becomes important move closer iIcorporating round Y&O props back B-Y&Os Clarence Bull offers quality props diameters eight 24 inches system competing FAI events Like anything else user must assess can get biggest bang buck low-cost audio model finder device up expensive electronic systems depends much types model what environment flown Small flying fields can suddenly become larger effective model finder use Walston System certainly best can get up-to-date information same sending SASE Jim Walston Retrieval Systems 725 Cooper Lake Road SE Smyrna GA 30082 Phone 404 434-4905 Mention Duration inquiry Texas Timer Update Hank Nystrom sent sample Texas Timer Skunk Works Possum Works Tennessee Anyway Hank listens suggestions made customers Last winter circulated request possible improvements merchandise specific modelers criticsha requesting input Thus new Texas Fuel Off mechamsm has larger mounting flange plate trip-wire start/stop function like old Tatone timers never cared much lever-type start/stop setups never really sure moved thing launched detent positive enough stay put engine vibration would sometimes cause loose lever arm flip 98 Model Aviation ville New York first day spring Larry Pelatowski Practice Muncie kneeling L-R G Robbins B Mattes maxed out P-30 win Brookiyn Skyscrapers contest Standing L-R B Johannes B Hutchins S Frazier D Covalt Smail 1/64 plywood box houses WaistonFuel Off Texas Timers has larger unit Rubber band hoids removable hatchfiange plate trip wire Prototype transmitter placeplastic dust cover shown right opposite function standard run time Texas Fuel Off 25-30 seconds ceases positively pinches off fuel line secured unique horizontal fuel-line guide Hank also offers custom tuning service timers ticking full 30 seconds per revolution 4- 5-second setting flyoff flights might mean few degrees windup arm making accuracy difficult attain cure faster run time say 12-14 seconds considerably increases shutoff accuracy Modification run times low 10 seconds possible Since faster run times attained removing escapement pawl permanently removing some counterweight material reassembling $5 fee fliers need define engine run requirements ordering service standard timer $1895 new DT 0-8 minute mechanical timer accuracy claimed conds also being offered $2450 Orders should include $2 shipping may wish send SASE information TT products before order anything address 3317 Pine Timbers Drive Johnson City TN 37604 Tel 615 282-6423 Hank also currently toying simple vacuum-formed dust-cover box protect timer gears dirt grit sand might wish request status venture well order request information whatever reason clockwork mechanisms TI units incorporate arm mounting facilities rear timer permits adding additional functions rear frame such microswitch ignition engine cutoffs like production ignition cutoff currently mill Possum Works little ingenuity can rig own TT Fuel Off such function Looking BackWooden Props air wooden props sounds like sequel Down Sea Ships doesnt Anyway wooden prop rarity state-of-the-art FAI AMA free flight model days high-performance fiberglass carbon fiber other filled plastic fabrications dominate function high rpm requires safer well efficient windbeaters what old standbys provide few manufacturers such Rev-Up Zinger still offer wooden props primary customers now come almost entirely CL RC communities couple free flight disciplines wooden prop still preferred Old-Timers Nostalgia Gas Wooden props old gas model airplane itself 30s modeler carve own prop since massproduced specimens yet invented readily available Hand-carving prop prerequisite building gas model airplane just wing tail fuselage Expertise derived carving balsa props rubber models became invaluable reference prop broke flier could out business until pocket knife laboriously produced replacement thus reason long gangly heavily braced landing gear puffy balloon tires early gas-powered designs Prop protection quite important Supply demand eventually begat number manufacturers could massproduce props comparatively low cost offering aerodynamically efficient propellers could hand carve Ritz Rite-Pitch props come mind filling void Landing gear began get realistic shorter less reinforced wheels got smaller streamlined disappeared altogether some designs retracting landing gear incorporated models like Comet Sailplane exposed gas engine during WW II ready initial postwar contests three four models flying meant props least remember initial favorite Rb-Torque wide blades low pitches provided ample thrust good rpm quite easy billfold still retain samples other prop brands era early glow era now Nostalgia Gas followed O&R Stofer Hi-Thrust Invader Air-O Y&O classic presswood Grish Toruados just few Rummaging through big box vintage props brings back September 1994 99 IMPORTED DIESEL EIIQIMES WORLDS DSTSLCT1ON AE AM Aurora Ceccarell Coolla FIT KMD MARS MK AIDS AlP Jets MWS PAW Pfeffer Silver Swallow diesels Also replica Mills MOVO Letmo diesels well rare imported glow engines Ten page catalog $100 CARLSON ENGINE IMP OR TS 814 E Marconi Ave Phoenix AZ 85022-3 112 Phone 602-863-1684 Afternoons WINTIRHAWK HCOUP3 UPDATED PIG VERSION FORMED BODY TUBE MONTREAL TYPE HUB REDIOUT RIBS TOP GRADE BALSA AU HARDWARE 1610.IS1SIEIICI0RY PBCE $4995 IOOI 148 43 INCH WiNGSPANo ROWHAWK P-SO WON 57 N40 93 HATS FORMED BODY TIJBE REDICUT RIBS YELLOW ECH PROP ALL HARDWARE INCI DESIGNS BY JOHN ODWEER FF ix $40 ha 15Th FROM hO/ MOONS AmCaAr LADS D3P1 & l 51T SIR U NEW F7F-3 TIGERCAT H2$7 600 $70 6240 LIBERATOR 110 250 040 B25J MITCHELL 675 200 $52 A26B INVADER HI5 40 367 NEW 70 250 158 8256 MARAUDER 71 250 006 RD-SD 114 SOOIR 645 40 $64 C-iso HERKY BIRD $70 250 048 515 0610 548 VISA & MC OK NEW FOR B 0 SEND 02 & ARGE 0606 PA HER P AND DEPT C U 0047 POMEGRANATE ABE U 1h1 WOOD AND H S CA 0367U S4JI*ZSodels Aeragraphics Kits tram England far Rubber C02 Electric 71ERO GI*fPIIKS LJAEM De Havilland DH94 Moth Minor OH Moth Minor 24 $25 Inc p4 fantastit SAMS 80 page catalog yours just 1 x $5 bill 2500 items Free Flight includes FULL Gasparin range C02 Motors Send now SAMS Models Chapel Sandon Buntingtord Herts SG9 OQJ ENGLAND NBte US Stamps/Checks NOT valid England Send $ bills Br BIB AMEXJVISA Br MASTERCARD DAILY E] v Y_ 4338 Austin Blvd Island Park NV 11558 516-431-4127 516-889-2682 FEATURING UTEWEGHT EUT CONDUIT TUBING & QUICK LOCK ~JP ON FITTINGS NO TOOLS [GItJDE61 13/411 8xl0 $80 SIlO IlOslO $85 $116 -e F1CLU51 13/411 8x10 $96 $130 I lOslO $100 $135 BREAKDOWN MODEL Fits Cara & Can Shipped UPS Add Amounts Below Unit Price SxIO & lOslO Flat 540 3/4 & $45 P1 8x10 & lOxID Peaked 535 3/4 & $45 l 10x20 Flat 564 3/4 & $73 1 10x20 Peeked $6211 P31P3EP41FCF3 ~gZ 6003/4-60034 6503/4-4 003/4-O003/4-6503/4-750 v-aoop-aooI 900I 500I 800P-900P-bOO P4tP40P5FFOOT PAD F03FOLBUNGlE 3/4-6003/4-6503/47503/4-6503/46003/4-600640# P-900V-BOO 1 1000 1 750I 800 V-BOO 8454 I1 60 WE MAMIFACIIIRE & 5TO SeVER AL OThER SYSTESIS & HAVE FILL [HE OF ACCESeORIES ALL WITh ThE VESdOOR Ii MW CALL FAX OR MAL US TO PLACE YOUR ORDER OR TO RECEIVE YOUR FREE CATALOG BALL SPECIAL Giant Sport its Best premium quality wood & foam kit containing hand cut balsa innd ply arts f/g cowl aluminum landing gear canopy foam wing cores roiled plans Ectrmnely aerobatic yetof slow Span W Weight 175 lbs Intro Price $19995Arm 1360 Length 53 ListPowex D&Q42 similar 510 S&H NYS add 7X tax Reids Quality Model Products 16 Main Street Phelps New York 14532 Catalog $100 3155483779 American Made fond memory yesteryear Although current interests run whole gamut free flight gas plastic props cover floor model box admit new inroads efficient props prop design offered modern molded plastic composite developments still cannot bring myself bolt anything wooden prop onto ignition diesel engine some years Top Flite product line met requirements very sad eventually folded tent fine original birch later maple wooden prop design Following up subsequent closeout sales probably have lifetime supply have sincc somewhat concerned about squirrels other havent hoarded enough nuts ensuing winter often case new star pops over horizon. late 40s better props waning ignition era JC Yates Henry Orwick development Y&O JC became AMA Open CL Stunt Champion using Henrys engine Y&O prop 1947 JCs model Madman ultimately kitted pair initial Y&O prop obviously designed stunt flying free fighters soon picked up new prop quickly demanded sizes pitches purposes west-coast-produced Y&O exceptional prop readily available corner Midwest used substitutes cherished few Y&Os managed accumulateIn subsequent years Y&O tooling spread through number hands until wellworn tools began produce product lacking original Y&O quality finally went storage once again year ago Clarence Bull phoned inform recently purchased dusty old equipment planned upgrade produce prop after-retirement project Since after-retirement projects seldom materialize put little stock nearly forgot about Clarences phone call Man did Clarence show up promised great new product labeled B-Y&O available sizes 8 24 inches Superb quality biggie sizes forte B-Y&Os redesigned hub area made purposely wider design adding strength durability original wide blades familiar Y&O shape being preserved new beechwood renditions hobby supplier does currently carry B-Y&O brand can send SASE Clarence Bull B-Y&O Propellers PO Box 492 Harrisburg OR 97446 Tel 503 995-6509 will gladly send latest information sizes pricing See ya downwind Model Aviation UP CANOPIES $29900 lOxlO LIGHTWEIGHT $39900 lOxlO HEAVYWEIGHT Sets Up Less 30 Seconds No Tools Required Other Sizes 8x8 10x15 10x20 3 Iro IThe imaIi Tool ipeclallStSSEND OVER 2000 TOOLS & ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR Brand Names Unusual Items. IExclusive Products-many savings up designed make project enjoyable professional I NAME_____________ TO ORDER Send $100 ur name address ADDRESS_____________________________________________________[v33][b16373014132325670]] oMarl 340-1 627I Snyder Ave L Berkely Heights NJ 07922-1 595 CITY_____________________________ STATE_________ ZIP____________ I
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/09
Page Numbers: 97, 98, 99, 100
FREE FLIGHT DURATION HAVE BEEN HAVING heated arguments weatherman attempt get him cough up some nice warm sunny days can finally get AMA Muncie flying site spring some test flying Today such day warm sunny cloudless skysuper note morning paper get eclipse sun noon musnt look sun until about 3 pm youll struck blind spot something like can fly free flight take occasional peek sun Drat Murphys Law strikes again So Ill crank out column instead sitting shade course Toledo annual winter/springtime RC trade shows mostly past writing take Toledo show year although RC oriented always some neat items interest free fighters Three Russian-made 1/2A engines being offered year VA Stels its AIvIE sport counterpart Stels also peddling 06 FlJ picked up number packages small screws fastener display Nelson Aircraft Company booth offer fine little #0 screws retain fuel cutoff timers gas models Once dropped onto cluttered workbench screws seem disappear forever can always use additional supply California Carbon carbon fiber strengthening spars 007 strips impregnated special heat-sensitive adhesive allows strip ironed spar Drops gap-filling cyanoacrylate CyA glue rubbed piece waxed paper provides permanent bond Neato later used some make fabricated reinforced sandwich spar great results Dick Covalt subsequently showed up club meeting stuff just ironed top ready-built wing added torsional strength Good stuff upstairs balcony massive waterfront Seagate Center Swap Shop endless tables piles new used wares stretched around huge convention center room across street above-the-street skywalks another building across street Swap Shop like another show itself have yet attend trade shows next time area will like itand surprised free fighters might bump Movies Alan Abriss has new professional video Powerful Waiston transmitter weighs tour grams two Eveready 392 batteries Range two miles ground 20 air documentary 1992 AMA Nats held Chicopee Massachusetts film two hours long condensed seven hours original footage has two years making contains footage RC CL Indoor outdoor free flight Originally produced local TV show video formatted acquaint non-modelers various areas hobby tape has brought accolades have seen cost $25 plus $4 shipping Alan Abriss 94-2066th Avenue Forest Hills NY 11374 Allow 6-8 weeks delivery Get show club meetings local civic groups schools own entertainment Model Finders Part VIII loitering flight line downwind course USOC conversing Jim Waiston Charles Caton hurriedly rode up stated positively Jim just made believer out just chased model about three miles very fortunate find crops out So can sell radio gadgets right now Three flights later Charles flyaway DT function failed activate soon obvious would four-wheel chase down four-lane highway west Sometime later CC returned model hand expounding merits brandnew Walston Model Retrieval System chase taken him 10 miles downwind model out sight pursuit Jim can relate dozens such interesting reports modeler searched large downwind area full-scale aircraft Lost Hills picked up signal tiny transmitter attached model ground like about selling unit lady elderly father September 1994 97 Waiston Model Retrieval System new quick-connect antenna belt-mounted receiver optional earphone Closer view Waiston system shows quality throughout its components Cable has bayonet-type quick-release connections kept running away rest home simply sewed transmitter lining clothes next time ventured out staff little difficulty locating wandering gentleman Lawrenceville few years ago noticed large gas model drifting deep ocean head-high corn behind stepped out open after retrieving own model sea green As rounded bend perimeter trail another flier approaching holding familiar Walston antenna front him like divining rod Thinking might help him some queried looking large gas job As trudged answered no Gollywock Obviously model size weight hardly influenced diminutive onboard transmitter tips scales four grams However have yet see hand-launched glider must assume has its limitations somewhere Jims model finder new sport has use some time Its highly regarded its effectiveness easily installed lightweight transmitter versatility removal transferring other models 20-mile air range twomile ground-range quite accurate directional antenna plus potted transmitter virtually crashproof waterproof Improvements have ongoing receiver presently uses standard low-cost AA penlight batteries new compact sturdier effective quick-connect antenna supplied new units describes Standard 3-channel receiver however additional receiver options available 10 64 200 channels Obviously price goes up increased number channels As costs often vary time other factors send SASE Jim receive latest pricing writing price $334 Standard receiver price tags 10- 64- 200-channel models escalating respectively three-element quick-connect antenna nylon canying case $79 original folding antenna option case $103 miniature transmitters $135 incorporates about 18 inches bralded wire cable its antenna Jim recommends buying least two transmitters different channels best utility No systems inexpensive Jim states makes absolutely no sense spend hours building model test drive long distance contest just lose good model-finder system adds new dimension chase phase just like introduction chase bike did some years ago Dropping model cornfield little consequence can retrieved minutes can return flight line relatively short time Downwind obstacles much less problem overfly conditions loom such dense crops wooded areas housing projects swamps whatever age marathon flyoff flights events just getting back flight line reasonable time can contribute whether win lose becomes important move closer iIcorporating round Y&O props back B-Y&Os Clarence Bull offers quality props diameters eight 24 inches system competing FAI events Like anything else user must assess can get biggest bang buck low-cost audio model finder device up expensive electronic systems depends much types model what environment flown Small flying fields can suddenly become larger effective model finder use Walston System certainly best can get up-to-date information same sending SASE Jim Walston Retrieval Systems 725 Cooper Lake Road SE Smyrna GA 30082 Phone 404 434-4905 Mention Duration inquiry Texas Timer Update Hank Nystrom sent sample Texas Timer Skunk Works Possum Works Tennessee Anyway Hank listens suggestions made customers Last winter circulated request possible improvements merchandise specific modelers criticsha requesting input Thus new Texas Fuel Off mechamsm has larger mounting flange plate trip-wire start/stop function like old Tatone timers never cared much lever-type start/stop setups never really sure moved thing launched detent positive enough stay put engine vibration would sometimes cause loose lever arm flip 98 Model Aviation ville New York first day spring Larry Pelatowski Practice Muncie kneeling L-R G Robbins B Mattes maxed out P-30 win Brookiyn Skyscrapers contest Standing L-R B Johannes B Hutchins S Frazier D Covalt Smail 1/64 plywood box houses WaistonFuel Off Texas Timers has larger unit Rubber band hoids removable hatchfiange plate trip wire Prototype transmitter placeplastic dust cover shown right opposite function standard run time Texas Fuel Off 25-30 seconds ceases positively pinches off fuel line secured unique horizontal fuel-line guide Hank also offers custom tuning service timers ticking full 30 seconds per revolution 4- 5-second setting flyoff flights might mean few degrees windup arm making accuracy difficult attain cure faster run time say 12-14 seconds considerably increases shutoff accuracy Modification run times low 10 seconds possible Since faster run times attained removing escapement pawl permanently removing some counterweight material reassembling $5 fee fliers need define engine run requirements ordering service standard timer $1895 new DT 0-8 minute mechanical timer accuracy claimed conds also being offered $2450 Orders should include $2 shipping may wish send SASE information TT products before order anything address 3317 Pine Timbers Drive Johnson City TN 37604 Tel 615 282-6423 Hank also currently toying simple vacuum-formed dust-cover box protect timer gears dirt grit sand might wish request status venture well order request information whatever reason clockwork mechanisms TI units incorporate arm mounting facilities rear timer permits adding additional functions rear frame such microswitch ignition engine cutoffs like production ignition cutoff currently mill Possum Works little ingenuity can rig own TT Fuel Off such function Looking BackWooden Props air wooden props sounds like sequel Down Sea Ships doesnt Anyway wooden prop rarity state-of-the-art FAI AMA free flight model days high-performance fiberglass carbon fiber other filled plastic fabrications dominate function high rpm requires safer well efficient windbeaters what old standbys provide few manufacturers such Rev-Up Zinger still offer wooden props primary customers now come almost entirely CL RC communities couple free flight disciplines wooden prop still preferred Old-Timers Nostalgia Gas Wooden props old gas model airplane itself 30s modeler carve own prop since massproduced specimens yet invented readily available Hand-carving prop prerequisite building gas model airplane just wing tail fuselage Expertise derived carving balsa props rubber models became invaluable reference prop broke flier could out business until pocket knife laboriously produced replacement thus reason long gangly heavily braced landing gear puffy balloon tires early gas-powered designs Prop protection quite important Supply demand eventually begat number manufacturers could massproduce props comparatively low cost offering aerodynamically efficient propellers could hand carve Ritz Rite-Pitch props come mind filling void Landing gear began get realistic shorter less reinforced wheels got smaller streamlined disappeared altogether some designs retracting landing gear incorporated models like Comet Sailplane exposed gas engine during WW II ready initial postwar contests three four models flying meant props least remember initial favorite Rb-Torque wide blades low pitches provided ample thrust good rpm quite easy billfold still retain samples other prop brands era early glow era now Nostalgia Gas followed O&R Stofer Hi-Thrust Invader Air-O Y&O classic presswood Grish Toruados just few Rummaging through big box vintage props brings back September 1994 99 IMPORTED DIESEL EIIQIMES WORLDS DSTSLCT1ON AE AM Aurora Ceccarell Coolla FIT KMD MARS MK AIDS AlP Jets MWS PAW Pfeffer Silver Swallow diesels Also replica Mills MOVO Letmo diesels well rare imported glow engines Ten page catalog $100 CARLSON ENGINE IMP OR TS 814 E Marconi Ave Phoenix AZ 85022-3 112 Phone 602-863-1684 Afternoons WINTIRHAWK HCOUP3 UPDATED PIG VERSION FORMED BODY TUBE MONTREAL TYPE HUB REDIOUT RIBS TOP GRADE BALSA AU HARDWARE 1610.IS1SIEIICI0RY PBCE $4995 IOOI 148 43 INCH WiNGSPANo ROWHAWK P-SO WON 57 N40 93 HATS FORMED BODY TIJBE REDICUT RIBS YELLOW ECH PROP ALL HARDWARE INCI DESIGNS BY JOHN ODWEER FF ix $40 ha 15Th FROM hO/ MOONS AmCaAr LADS D3P1 & l 51T SIR U NEW F7F-3 TIGERCAT H2$7 600 $70 6240 LIBERATOR 110 250 040 B25J MITCHELL 675 200 $52 A26B INVADER HI5 40 367 NEW 70 250 158 8256 MARAUDER 71 250 006 RD-SD 114 SOOIR 645 40 $64 C-iso HERKY BIRD $70 250 048 515 0610 548 VISA & MC OK NEW FOR B 0 SEND 02 & ARGE 0606 PA HER P AND DEPT C U 0047 POMEGRANATE ABE U 1h1 WOOD AND H S CA 0367U S4JI*ZSodels Aeragraphics Kits tram England far Rubber C02 Electric 71ERO GI*fPIIKS LJAEM De Havilland DH94 Moth Minor OH Moth Minor 24 $25 Inc p4 fantastit SAMS 80 page catalog yours just 1 x $5 bill 2500 items Free Flight includes FULL Gasparin range C02 Motors Send now SAMS Models Chapel Sandon Buntingtord Herts SG9 OQJ ENGLAND NBte US Stamps/Checks NOT valid England Send $ bills Br BIB AMEXJVISA Br MASTERCARD DAILY E] v Y_ 4338 Austin Blvd Island Park NV 11558 516-431-4127 516-889-2682 FEATURING UTEWEGHT EUT CONDUIT TUBING & QUICK LOCK ~JP ON FITTINGS NO TOOLS [GItJDE61 13/411 8xl0 $80 SIlO IlOslO $85 $116 -e F1CLU51 13/411 8x10 $96 $130 I lOslO $100 $135 BREAKDOWN MODEL Fits Cara & Can Shipped UPS Add Amounts Below Unit Price SxIO & lOslO Flat 540 3/4 & $45 P1 8x10 & lOxID Peaked 535 3/4 & $45 l 10x20 Flat 564 3/4 & $73 1 10x20 Peeked $6211 P31P3EP41FCF3 ~gZ 6003/4-60034 6503/4-4 003/4-O003/4-6503/4-750 v-aoop-aooI 900I 500I 800P-900P-bOO P4tP40P5FFOOT PAD F03FOLBUNGlE 3/4-6003/4-6503/47503/4-6503/46003/4-600640# P-900V-BOO 1 1000 1 750I 800 V-BOO 8454 I1 60 WE MAMIFACIIIRE & 5TO SeVER AL OThER SYSTESIS & HAVE FILL [HE OF ACCESeORIES ALL WITh ThE VESdOOR Ii MW CALL FAX OR MAL US TO PLACE YOUR ORDER OR TO RECEIVE YOUR FREE CATALOG BALL SPECIAL Giant Sport its Best premium quality wood & foam kit containing hand cut balsa innd ply arts f/g cowl aluminum landing gear canopy foam wing cores roiled plans Ectrmnely aerobatic yetof slow Span W Weight 175 lbs Intro Price $19995Arm 1360 Length 53 ListPowex D&Q42 similar 510 S&H NYS add 7X tax Reids Quality Model Products 16 Main Street Phelps New York 14532 Catalog $100 3155483779 American Made fond memory yesteryear Although current interests run whole gamut free flight gas plastic props cover floor model box admit new inroads efficient props prop design offered modern molded plastic composite developments still cannot bring myself bolt anything wooden prop onto ignition diesel engine some years Top Flite product line met requirements very sad eventually folded tent fine original birch later maple wooden prop design Following up subsequent closeout sales probably have lifetime supply have sincc somewhat concerned about squirrels other havent hoarded enough nuts ensuing winter often case new star pops over horizon. late 40s better props waning ignition era JC Yates Henry Orwick development Y&O JC became AMA Open CL Stunt Champion using Henrys engine Y&O prop 1947 JCs model Madman ultimately kitted pair initial Y&O prop obviously designed stunt flying free fighters soon picked up new prop quickly demanded sizes pitches purposes west-coast-produced Y&O exceptional prop readily available corner Midwest used substitutes cherished few Y&Os managed accumulateIn subsequent years Y&O tooling spread through number hands until wellworn tools began produce product lacking original Y&O quality finally went storage once again year ago Clarence Bull phoned inform recently purchased dusty old equipment planned upgrade produce prop after-retirement project Since after-retirement projects seldom materialize put little stock nearly forgot about Clarences phone call Man did Clarence show up promised great new product labeled B-Y&O available sizes 8 24 inches Superb quality biggie sizes forte B-Y&Os redesigned hub area made purposely wider design adding strength durability original wide blades familiar Y&O shape being preserved new beechwood renditions hobby supplier does currently carry B-Y&O brand can send SASE Clarence Bull B-Y&O Propellers PO Box 492 Harrisburg OR 97446 Tel 503 995-6509 will gladly send latest information sizes pricing See ya downwind Model Aviation UP CANOPIES $29900 lOxlO LIGHTWEIGHT $39900 lOxlO HEAVYWEIGHT Sets Up Less 30 Seconds No Tools Required Other Sizes 8x8 10x15 10x20 3 Iro IThe imaIi Tool ipeclallStSSEND OVER 2000 TOOLS & ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR Brand Names Unusual Items. IExclusive Products-many savings up designed make project enjoyable professional I NAME_____________ TO ORDER Send $100 ur name address ADDRESS_____________________________________________________[v33][b16373014132325670]] oMarl 340-1 627I Snyder Ave L Berkely Heights NJ 07922-1 595 CITY_____________________________ STATE_________ ZIP____________ I
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/09
Page Numbers: 97, 98, 99, 100
FREE FLIGHT DURATION HAVE BEEN HAVING heated arguments weatherman attempt get him cough up some nice warm sunny days can finally get AMA Muncie flying site spring some test flying Today such day warm sunny cloudless skysuper note morning paper get eclipse sun noon musnt look sun until about 3 pm youll struck blind spot something like can fly free flight take occasional peek sun Drat Murphys Law strikes again So Ill crank out column instead sitting shade course Toledo annual winter/springtime RC trade shows mostly past writing take Toledo show year although RC oriented always some neat items interest free fighters Three Russian-made 1/2A engines being offered year VA Stels its AIvIE sport counterpart Stels also peddling 06 FlJ picked up number packages small screws fastener display Nelson Aircraft Company booth offer fine little #0 screws retain fuel cutoff timers gas models Once dropped onto cluttered workbench screws seem disappear forever can always use additional supply California Carbon carbon fiber strengthening spars 007 strips impregnated special heat-sensitive adhesive allows strip ironed spar Drops gap-filling cyanoacrylate CyA glue rubbed piece waxed paper provides permanent bond Neato later used some make fabricated reinforced sandwich spar great results Dick Covalt subsequently showed up club meeting stuff just ironed top ready-built wing added torsional strength Good stuff upstairs balcony massive waterfront Seagate Center Swap Shop endless tables piles new used wares stretched around huge convention center room across street above-the-street skywalks another building across street Swap Shop like another show itself have yet attend trade shows next time area will like itand surprised free fighters might bump Movies Alan Abriss has new professional video Powerful Waiston transmitter weighs tour grams two Eveready 392 batteries Range two miles ground 20 air documentary 1992 AMA Nats held Chicopee Massachusetts film two hours long condensed seven hours original footage has two years making contains footage RC CL Indoor outdoor free flight Originally produced local TV show video formatted acquaint non-modelers various areas hobby tape has brought accolades have seen cost $25 plus $4 shipping Alan Abriss 94-2066th Avenue Forest Hills NY 11374 Allow 6-8 weeks delivery Get show club meetings local civic groups schools own entertainment Model Finders Part VIII loitering flight line downwind course USOC conversing Jim Waiston Charles Caton hurriedly rode up stated positively Jim just made believer out just chased model about three miles very fortunate find crops out So can sell radio gadgets right now Three flights later Charles flyaway DT function failed activate soon obvious would four-wheel chase down four-lane highway west Sometime later CC returned model hand expounding merits brandnew Walston Model Retrieval System chase taken him 10 miles downwind model out sight pursuit Jim can relate dozens such interesting reports modeler searched large downwind area full-scale aircraft Lost Hills picked up signal tiny transmitter attached model ground like about selling unit lady elderly father September 1994 97 Waiston Model Retrieval System new quick-connect antenna belt-mounted receiver optional earphone Closer view Waiston system shows quality throughout its components Cable has bayonet-type quick-release connections kept running away rest home simply sewed transmitter lining clothes next time ventured out staff little difficulty locating wandering gentleman Lawrenceville few years ago noticed large gas model drifting deep ocean head-high corn behind stepped out open after retrieving own model sea green As rounded bend perimeter trail another flier approaching holding familiar Walston antenna front him like divining rod Thinking might help him some queried looking large gas job As trudged answered no Gollywock Obviously model size weight hardly influenced diminutive onboard transmitter tips scales four grams However have yet see hand-launched glider must assume has its limitations somewhere Jims model finder new sport has use some time Its highly regarded its effectiveness easily installed lightweight transmitter versatility removal transferring other models 20-mile air range twomile ground-range quite accurate directional antenna plus potted transmitter virtually crashproof waterproof Improvements have ongoing receiver presently uses standard low-cost AA penlight batteries new compact sturdier effective quick-connect antenna supplied new units describes Standard 3-channel receiver however additional receiver options available 10 64 200 channels Obviously price goes up increased number channels As costs often vary time other factors send SASE Jim receive latest pricing writing price $334 Standard receiver price tags 10- 64- 200-channel models escalating respectively three-element quick-connect antenna nylon canying case $79 original folding antenna option case $103 miniature transmitters $135 incorporates about 18 inches bralded wire cable its antenna Jim recommends buying least two transmitters different channels best utility No systems inexpensive Jim states makes absolutely no sense spend hours building model test drive long distance contest just lose good model-finder system adds new dimension chase phase just like introduction chase bike did some years ago Dropping model cornfield little consequence can retrieved minutes can return flight line relatively short time Downwind obstacles much less problem overfly conditions loom such dense crops wooded areas housing projects swamps whatever age marathon flyoff flights events just getting back flight line reasonable time can contribute whether win lose becomes important move closer iIcorporating round Y&O props back B-Y&Os Clarence Bull offers quality props diameters eight 24 inches system competing FAI events Like anything else user must assess can get biggest bang buck low-cost audio model finder device up expensive electronic systems depends much types model what environment flown Small flying fields can suddenly become larger effective model finder use Walston System certainly best can get up-to-date information same sending SASE Jim Walston Retrieval Systems 725 Cooper Lake Road SE Smyrna GA 30082 Phone 404 434-4905 Mention Duration inquiry Texas Timer Update Hank Nystrom sent sample Texas Timer Skunk Works Possum Works Tennessee Anyway Hank listens suggestions made customers Last winter circulated request possible improvements merchandise specific modelers criticsha requesting input Thus new Texas Fuel Off mechamsm has larger mounting flange plate trip-wire start/stop function like old Tatone timers never cared much lever-type start/stop setups never really sure moved thing launched detent positive enough stay put engine vibration would sometimes cause loose lever arm flip 98 Model Aviation ville New York first day spring Larry Pelatowski Practice Muncie kneeling L-R G Robbins B Mattes maxed out P-30 win Brookiyn Skyscrapers contest Standing L-R B Johannes B Hutchins S Frazier D Covalt Smail 1/64 plywood box houses WaistonFuel Off Texas Timers has larger unit Rubber band hoids removable hatchfiange plate trip wire Prototype transmitter placeplastic dust cover shown right opposite function standard run time Texas Fuel Off 25-30 seconds ceases positively pinches off fuel line secured unique horizontal fuel-line guide Hank also offers custom tuning service timers ticking full 30 seconds per revolution 4- 5-second setting flyoff flights might mean few degrees windup arm making accuracy difficult attain cure faster run time say 12-14 seconds considerably increases shutoff accuracy Modification run times low 10 seconds possible Since faster run times attained removing escapement pawl permanently removing some counterweight material reassembling $5 fee fliers need define engine run requirements ordering service standard timer $1895 new DT 0-8 minute mechanical timer accuracy claimed conds also being offered $2450 Orders should include $2 shipping may wish send SASE information TT products before order anything address 3317 Pine Timbers Drive Johnson City TN 37604 Tel 615 282-6423 Hank also currently toying simple vacuum-formed dust-cover box protect timer gears dirt grit sand might wish request status venture well order request information whatever reason clockwork mechanisms TI units incorporate arm mounting facilities rear timer permits adding additional functions rear frame such microswitch ignition engine cutoffs like production ignition cutoff currently mill Possum Works little ingenuity can rig own TT Fuel Off such function Looking BackWooden Props air wooden props sounds like sequel Down Sea Ships doesnt Anyway wooden prop rarity state-of-the-art FAI AMA free flight model days high-performance fiberglass carbon fiber other filled plastic fabrications dominate function high rpm requires safer well efficient windbeaters what old standbys provide few manufacturers such Rev-Up Zinger still offer wooden props primary customers now come almost entirely CL RC communities couple free flight disciplines wooden prop still preferred Old-Timers Nostalgia Gas Wooden props old gas model airplane itself 30s modeler carve own prop since massproduced specimens yet invented readily available Hand-carving prop prerequisite building gas model airplane just wing tail fuselage Expertise derived carving balsa props rubber models became invaluable reference prop broke flier could out business until pocket knife laboriously produced replacement thus reason long gangly heavily braced landing gear puffy balloon tires early gas-powered designs Prop protection quite important Supply demand eventually begat number manufacturers could massproduce props comparatively low cost offering aerodynamically efficient propellers could hand carve Ritz Rite-Pitch props come mind filling void Landing gear began get realistic shorter less reinforced wheels got smaller streamlined disappeared altogether some designs retracting landing gear incorporated models like Comet Sailplane exposed gas engine during WW II ready initial postwar contests three four models flying meant props least remember initial favorite Rb-Torque wide blades low pitches provided ample thrust good rpm quite easy billfold still retain samples other prop brands era early glow era now Nostalgia Gas followed O&R Stofer Hi-Thrust Invader Air-O Y&O classic presswood Grish Toruados just few Rummaging through big box vintage props brings back September 1994 99 IMPORTED DIESEL EIIQIMES WORLDS DSTSLCT1ON AE AM Aurora Ceccarell Coolla FIT KMD MARS MK AIDS AlP Jets MWS PAW Pfeffer Silver Swallow diesels Also replica Mills MOVO Letmo diesels well rare imported glow engines Ten page catalog $100 CARLSON ENGINE IMP OR TS 814 E Marconi Ave Phoenix AZ 85022-3 112 Phone 602-863-1684 Afternoons WINTIRHAWK HCOUP3 UPDATED PIG VERSION FORMED BODY TUBE MONTREAL TYPE HUB REDIOUT RIBS TOP GRADE BALSA AU HARDWARE 1610.IS1SIEIICI0RY PBCE $4995 IOOI 148 43 INCH WiNGSPANo ROWHAWK P-SO WON 57 N40 93 HATS FORMED BODY TIJBE REDICUT RIBS YELLOW ECH PROP ALL HARDWARE INCI DESIGNS BY JOHN ODWEER FF ix $40 ha 15Th FROM hO/ MOONS AmCaAr LADS D3P1 & l 51T SIR U NEW F7F-3 TIGERCAT H2$7 600 $70 6240 LIBERATOR 110 250 040 B25J MITCHELL 675 200 $52 A26B INVADER HI5 40 367 NEW 70 250 158 8256 MARAUDER 71 250 006 RD-SD 114 SOOIR 645 40 $64 C-iso HERKY BIRD $70 250 048 515 0610 548 VISA & MC OK NEW FOR B 0 SEND 02 & ARGE 0606 PA HER P AND DEPT C U 0047 POMEGRANATE ABE U 1h1 WOOD AND H S CA 0367U S4JI*ZSodels Aeragraphics Kits tram England far Rubber C02 Electric 71ERO GI*fPIIKS LJAEM De Havilland DH94 Moth Minor OH Moth Minor 24 $25 Inc p4 fantastit SAMS 80 page catalog yours just 1 x $5 bill 2500 items Free Flight includes FULL Gasparin range C02 Motors Send now SAMS Models Chapel Sandon Buntingtord Herts SG9 OQJ ENGLAND NBte US Stamps/Checks NOT valid England Send $ bills Br BIB AMEXJVISA Br MASTERCARD DAILY E] v Y_ 4338 Austin Blvd Island Park NV 11558 516-431-4127 516-889-2682 FEATURING UTEWEGHT EUT CONDUIT TUBING & QUICK LOCK ~JP ON FITTINGS NO TOOLS [GItJDE61 13/411 8xl0 $80 SIlO IlOslO $85 $116 -e F1CLU51 13/411 8x10 $96 $130 I lOslO $100 $135 BREAKDOWN MODEL Fits Cara & Can Shipped UPS Add Amounts Below Unit Price SxIO & lOslO Flat 540 3/4 & $45 P1 8x10 & lOxID Peaked 535 3/4 & $45 l 10x20 Flat 564 3/4 & $73 1 10x20 Peeked $6211 P31P3EP41FCF3 ~gZ 6003/4-60034 6503/4-4 003/4-O003/4-6503/4-750 v-aoop-aooI 900I 500I 800P-900P-bOO P4tP40P5FFOOT PAD F03FOLBUNGlE 3/4-6003/4-6503/47503/4-6503/46003/4-600640# P-900V-BOO 1 1000 1 750I 800 V-BOO 8454 I1 60 WE MAMIFACIIIRE & 5TO SeVER AL OThER SYSTESIS & HAVE FILL [HE OF ACCESeORIES ALL WITh ThE VESdOOR Ii MW CALL FAX OR MAL US TO PLACE YOUR ORDER OR TO RECEIVE YOUR FREE CATALOG BALL SPECIAL Giant Sport its Best premium quality wood & foam kit containing hand cut balsa innd ply arts f/g cowl aluminum landing gear canopy foam wing cores roiled plans Ectrmnely aerobatic yetof slow Span W Weight 175 lbs Intro Price $19995Arm 1360 Length 53 ListPowex D&Q42 similar 510 S&H NYS add 7X tax Reids Quality Model Products 16 Main Street Phelps New York 14532 Catalog $100 3155483779 American Made fond memory yesteryear Although current interests run whole gamut free flight gas plastic props cover floor model box admit new inroads efficient props prop design offered modern molded plastic composite developments still cannot bring myself bolt anything wooden prop onto ignition diesel engine some years Top Flite product line met requirements very sad eventually folded tent fine original birch later maple wooden prop design Following up subsequent closeout sales probably have lifetime supply have sincc somewhat concerned about squirrels other havent hoarded enough nuts ensuing winter often case new star pops over horizon. late 40s better props waning ignition era JC Yates Henry Orwick development Y&O JC became AMA Open CL Stunt Champion using Henrys engine Y&O prop 1947 JCs model Madman ultimately kitted pair initial Y&O prop obviously designed stunt flying free fighters soon picked up new prop quickly demanded sizes pitches purposes west-coast-produced Y&O exceptional prop readily available corner Midwest used substitutes cherished few Y&Os managed accumulateIn subsequent years Y&O tooling spread through number hands until wellworn tools began produce product lacking original Y&O quality finally went storage once again year ago Clarence Bull phoned inform recently purchased dusty old equipment planned upgrade produce prop after-retirement project Since after-retirement projects seldom materialize put little stock nearly forgot about Clarences phone call Man did Clarence show up promised great new product labeled B-Y&O available sizes 8 24 inches Superb quality biggie sizes forte B-Y&Os redesigned hub area made purposely wider design adding strength durability original wide blades familiar Y&O shape being preserved new beechwood renditions hobby supplier does currently carry B-Y&O brand can send SASE Clarence Bull B-Y&O Propellers PO Box 492 Harrisburg OR 97446 Tel 503 995-6509 will gladly send latest information sizes pricing See ya downwind Model Aviation UP CANOPIES $29900 lOxlO LIGHTWEIGHT $39900 lOxlO HEAVYWEIGHT Sets Up Less 30 Seconds No Tools Required Other Sizes 8x8 10x15 10x20 3 Iro IThe imaIi Tool ipeclallStSSEND OVER 2000 TOOLS & ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR Brand Names Unusual Items. IExclusive Products-many savings up designed make project enjoyable professional I NAME_____________ TO ORDER Send $100 ur name address ADDRESS_____________________________________________________[v33][b16373014132325670]] oMarl 340-1 627I Snyder Ave L Berkely Heights NJ 07922-1 595 CITY_____________________________ STATE_________ ZIP____________ I
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/09
Page Numbers: 97, 98, 99, 100
FREE FLIGHT DURATION HAVE BEEN HAVING heated arguments weatherman attempt get him cough up some nice warm sunny days can finally get AMA Muncie flying site spring some test flying Today such day warm sunny cloudless skysuper note morning paper get eclipse sun noon musnt look sun until about 3 pm youll struck blind spot something like can fly free flight take occasional peek sun Drat Murphys Law strikes again So Ill crank out column instead sitting shade course Toledo annual winter/springtime RC trade shows mostly past writing take Toledo show year although RC oriented always some neat items interest free fighters Three Russian-made 1/2A engines being offered year VA Stels its AIvIE sport counterpart Stels also peddling 06 FlJ picked up number packages small screws fastener display Nelson Aircraft Company booth offer fine little #0 screws retain fuel cutoff timers gas models Once dropped onto cluttered workbench screws seem disappear forever can always use additional supply California Carbon carbon fiber strengthening spars 007 strips impregnated special heat-sensitive adhesive allows strip ironed spar Drops gap-filling cyanoacrylate CyA glue rubbed piece waxed paper provides permanent bond Neato later used some make fabricated reinforced sandwich spar great results Dick Covalt subsequently showed up club meeting stuff just ironed top ready-built wing added torsional strength Good stuff upstairs balcony massive waterfront Seagate Center Swap Shop endless tables piles new used wares stretched around huge convention center room across street above-the-street skywalks another building across street Swap Shop like another show itself have yet attend trade shows next time area will like itand surprised free fighters might bump Movies Alan Abriss has new professional video Powerful Waiston transmitter weighs tour grams two Eveready 392 batteries Range two miles ground 20 air documentary 1992 AMA Nats held Chicopee Massachusetts film two hours long condensed seven hours original footage has two years making contains footage RC CL Indoor outdoor free flight Originally produced local TV show video formatted acquaint non-modelers various areas hobby tape has brought accolades have seen cost $25 plus $4 shipping Alan Abriss 94-2066th Avenue Forest Hills NY 11374 Allow 6-8 weeks delivery Get show club meetings local civic groups schools own entertainment Model Finders Part VIII loitering flight line downwind course USOC conversing Jim Waiston Charles Caton hurriedly rode up stated positively Jim just made believer out just chased model about three miles very fortunate find crops out So can sell radio gadgets right now Three flights later Charles flyaway DT function failed activate soon obvious would four-wheel chase down four-lane highway west Sometime later CC returned model hand expounding merits brandnew Walston Model Retrieval System chase taken him 10 miles downwind model out sight pursuit Jim can relate dozens such interesting reports modeler searched large downwind area full-scale aircraft Lost Hills picked up signal tiny transmitter attached model ground like about selling unit lady elderly father September 1994 97 Waiston Model Retrieval System new quick-connect antenna belt-mounted receiver optional earphone Closer view Waiston system shows quality throughout its components Cable has bayonet-type quick-release connections kept running away rest home simply sewed transmitter lining clothes next time ventured out staff little difficulty locating wandering gentleman Lawrenceville few years ago noticed large gas model drifting deep ocean head-high corn behind stepped out open after retrieving own model sea green As rounded bend perimeter trail another flier approaching holding familiar Walston antenna front him like divining rod Thinking might help him some queried looking large gas job As trudged answered no Gollywock Obviously model size weight hardly influenced diminutive onboard transmitter tips scales four grams However have yet see hand-launched glider must assume has its limitations somewhere Jims model finder new sport has use some time Its highly regarded its effectiveness easily installed lightweight transmitter versatility removal transferring other models 20-mile air range twomile ground-range quite accurate directional antenna plus potted transmitter virtually crashproof waterproof Improvements have ongoing receiver presently uses standard low-cost AA penlight batteries new compact sturdier effective quick-connect antenna supplied new units describes Standard 3-channel receiver however additional receiver options available 10 64 200 channels Obviously price goes up increased number channels As costs often vary time other factors send SASE Jim receive latest pricing writing price $334 Standard receiver price tags 10- 64- 200-channel models escalating respectively three-element quick-connect antenna nylon canying case $79 original folding antenna option case $103 miniature transmitters $135 incorporates about 18 inches bralded wire cable its antenna Jim recommends buying least two transmitters different channels best utility No systems inexpensive Jim states makes absolutely no sense spend hours building model test drive long distance contest just lose good model-finder system adds new dimension chase phase just like introduction chase bike did some years ago Dropping model cornfield little consequence can retrieved minutes can return flight line relatively short time Downwind obstacles much less problem overfly conditions loom such dense crops wooded areas housing projects swamps whatever age marathon flyoff flights events just getting back flight line reasonable time can contribute whether win lose becomes important move closer iIcorporating round Y&O props back B-Y&Os Clarence Bull offers quality props diameters eight 24 inches system competing FAI events Like anything else user must assess can get biggest bang buck low-cost audio model finder device up expensive electronic systems depends much types model what environment flown Small flying fields can suddenly become larger effective model finder use Walston System certainly best can get up-to-date information same sending SASE Jim Walston Retrieval Systems 725 Cooper Lake Road SE Smyrna GA 30082 Phone 404 434-4905 Mention Duration inquiry Texas Timer Update Hank Nystrom sent sample Texas Timer Skunk Works Possum Works Tennessee Anyway Hank listens suggestions made customers Last winter circulated request possible improvements merchandise specific modelers criticsha requesting input Thus new Texas Fuel Off mechamsm has larger mounting flange plate trip-wire start/stop function like old Tatone timers never cared much lever-type start/stop setups never really sure moved thing launched detent positive enough stay put engine vibration would sometimes cause loose lever arm flip 98 Model Aviation ville New York first day spring Larry Pelatowski Practice Muncie kneeling L-R G Robbins B Mattes maxed out P-30 win Brookiyn Skyscrapers contest Standing L-R B Johannes B Hutchins S Frazier D Covalt Smail 1/64 plywood box houses WaistonFuel Off Texas Timers has larger unit Rubber band hoids removable hatchfiange plate trip wire Prototype transmitter placeplastic dust cover shown right opposite function standard run time Texas Fuel Off 25-30 seconds ceases positively pinches off fuel line secured unique horizontal fuel-line guide Hank also offers custom tuning service timers ticking full 30 seconds per revolution 4- 5-second setting flyoff flights might mean few degrees windup arm making accuracy difficult attain cure faster run time say 12-14 seconds considerably increases shutoff accuracy Modification run times low 10 seconds possible Since faster run times attained removing escapement pawl permanently removing some counterweight material reassembling $5 fee fliers need define engine run requirements ordering service standard timer $1895 new DT 0-8 minute mechanical timer accuracy claimed conds also being offered $2450 Orders should include $2 shipping may wish send SASE information TT products before order anything address 3317 Pine Timbers Drive Johnson City TN 37604 Tel 615 282-6423 Hank also currently toying simple vacuum-formed dust-cover box protect timer gears dirt grit sand might wish request status venture well order request information whatever reason clockwork mechanisms TI units incorporate arm mounting facilities rear timer permits adding additional functions rear frame such microswitch ignition engine cutoffs like production ignition cutoff currently mill Possum Works little ingenuity can rig own TT Fuel Off such function Looking BackWooden Props air wooden props sounds like sequel Down Sea Ships doesnt Anyway wooden prop rarity state-of-the-art FAI AMA free flight model days high-performance fiberglass carbon fiber other filled plastic fabrications dominate function high rpm requires safer well efficient windbeaters what old standbys provide few manufacturers such Rev-Up Zinger still offer wooden props primary customers now come almost entirely CL RC communities couple free flight disciplines wooden prop still preferred Old-Timers Nostalgia Gas Wooden props old gas model airplane itself 30s modeler carve own prop since massproduced specimens yet invented readily available Hand-carving prop prerequisite building gas model airplane just wing tail fuselage Expertise derived carving balsa props rubber models became invaluable reference prop broke flier could out business until pocket knife laboriously produced replacement thus reason long gangly heavily braced landing gear puffy balloon tires early gas-powered designs Prop protection quite important Supply demand eventually begat number manufacturers could massproduce props comparatively low cost offering aerodynamically efficient propellers could hand carve Ritz Rite-Pitch props come mind filling void Landing gear began get realistic shorter less reinforced wheels got smaller streamlined disappeared altogether some designs retracting landing gear incorporated models like Comet Sailplane exposed gas engine during WW II ready initial postwar contests three four models flying meant props least remember initial favorite Rb-Torque wide blades low pitches provided ample thrust good rpm quite easy billfold still retain samples other prop brands era early glow era now Nostalgia Gas followed O&R Stofer Hi-Thrust Invader Air-O Y&O classic presswood Grish Toruados just few Rummaging through big box vintage props brings back September 1994 99 IMPORTED DIESEL EIIQIMES WORLDS DSTSLCT1ON AE AM Aurora Ceccarell Coolla FIT KMD MARS MK AIDS AlP Jets MWS PAW Pfeffer Silver Swallow diesels Also replica Mills MOVO Letmo diesels well rare imported glow engines Ten page catalog $100 CARLSON ENGINE IMP OR TS 814 E Marconi Ave Phoenix AZ 85022-3 112 Phone 602-863-1684 Afternoons WINTIRHAWK HCOUP3 UPDATED PIG VERSION FORMED BODY TUBE MONTREAL TYPE HUB REDIOUT RIBS TOP GRADE BALSA AU HARDWARE 1610.IS1SIEIICI0RY PBCE $4995 IOOI 148 43 INCH WiNGSPANo ROWHAWK P-SO WON 57 N40 93 HATS FORMED BODY TIJBE REDICUT RIBS YELLOW ECH PROP ALL HARDWARE INCI DESIGNS BY JOHN ODWEER FF ix $40 ha 15Th FROM hO/ MOONS AmCaAr LADS D3P1 & l 51T SIR U NEW F7F-3 TIGERCAT H2$7 600 $70 6240 LIBERATOR 110 250 040 B25J MITCHELL 675 200 $52 A26B INVADER HI5 40 367 NEW 70 250 158 8256 MARAUDER 71 250 006 RD-SD 114 SOOIR 645 40 $64 C-iso HERKY BIRD $70 250 048 515 0610 548 VISA & MC OK NEW FOR B 0 SEND 02 & ARGE 0606 PA HER P AND DEPT C U 0047 POMEGRANATE ABE U 1h1 WOOD AND H S CA 0367U S4JI*ZSodels Aeragraphics Kits tram England far Rubber C02 Electric 71ERO GI*fPIIKS LJAEM De Havilland DH94 Moth Minor OH Moth Minor 24 $25 Inc p4 fantastit SAMS 80 page catalog yours just 1 x $5 bill 2500 items Free Flight includes FULL Gasparin range C02 Motors Send now SAMS Models Chapel Sandon Buntingtord Herts SG9 OQJ ENGLAND NBte US Stamps/Checks NOT valid England Send $ bills Br BIB AMEXJVISA Br MASTERCARD DAILY E] v Y_ 4338 Austin Blvd Island Park NV 11558 516-431-4127 516-889-2682 FEATURING UTEWEGHT EUT CONDUIT TUBING & QUICK LOCK ~JP ON FITTINGS NO TOOLS [GItJDE61 13/411 8xl0 $80 SIlO IlOslO $85 $116 -e F1CLU51 13/411 8x10 $96 $130 I lOslO $100 $135 BREAKDOWN MODEL Fits Cara & Can Shipped UPS Add Amounts Below Unit Price SxIO & lOslO Flat 540 3/4 & $45 P1 8x10 & lOxID Peaked 535 3/4 & $45 l 10x20 Flat 564 3/4 & $73 1 10x20 Peeked $6211 P31P3EP41FCF3 ~gZ 6003/4-60034 6503/4-4 003/4-O003/4-6503/4-750 v-aoop-aooI 900I 500I 800P-900P-bOO P4tP40P5FFOOT PAD F03FOLBUNGlE 3/4-6003/4-6503/47503/4-6503/46003/4-600640# P-900V-BOO 1 1000 1 750I 800 V-BOO 8454 I1 60 WE MAMIFACIIIRE & 5TO SeVER AL OThER SYSTESIS & HAVE FILL [HE OF ACCESeORIES ALL WITh ThE VESdOOR Ii MW CALL FAX OR MAL US TO PLACE YOUR ORDER OR TO RECEIVE YOUR FREE CATALOG BALL SPECIAL Giant Sport its Best premium quality wood & foam kit containing hand cut balsa innd ply arts f/g cowl aluminum landing gear canopy foam wing cores roiled plans Ectrmnely aerobatic yetof slow Span W Weight 175 lbs Intro Price $19995Arm 1360 Length 53 ListPowex D&Q42 similar 510 S&H NYS add 7X tax Reids Quality Model Products 16 Main Street Phelps New York 14532 Catalog $100 3155483779 American Made fond memory yesteryear Although current interests run whole gamut free flight gas plastic props cover floor model box admit new inroads efficient props prop design offered modern molded plastic composite developments still cannot bring myself bolt anything wooden prop onto ignition diesel engine some years Top Flite product line met requirements very sad eventually folded tent fine original birch later maple wooden prop design Following up subsequent closeout sales probably have lifetime supply have sincc somewhat concerned about squirrels other havent hoarded enough nuts ensuing winter often case new star pops over horizon. late 40s better props waning ignition era JC Yates Henry Orwick development Y&O JC became AMA Open CL Stunt Champion using Henrys engine Y&O prop 1947 JCs model Madman ultimately kitted pair initial Y&O prop obviously designed stunt flying free fighters soon picked up new prop quickly demanded sizes pitches purposes west-coast-produced Y&O exceptional prop readily available corner Midwest used substitutes cherished few Y&Os managed accumulateIn subsequent years Y&O tooling spread through number hands until wellworn tools began produce product lacking original Y&O quality finally went storage once again year ago Clarence Bull phoned inform recently purchased dusty old equipment planned upgrade produce prop after-retirement project Since after-retirement projects seldom materialize put little stock nearly forgot about Clarences phone call Man did Clarence show up promised great new product labeled B-Y&O available sizes 8 24 inches Superb quality biggie sizes forte B-Y&Os redesigned hub area made purposely wider design adding strength durability original wide blades familiar Y&O shape being preserved new beechwood renditions hobby supplier does currently carry B-Y&O brand can send SASE Clarence Bull B-Y&O Propellers PO Box 492 Harrisburg OR 97446 Tel 503 995-6509 will gladly send latest information sizes pricing See ya downwind Model Aviation UP CANOPIES $29900 lOxlO LIGHTWEIGHT $39900 lOxlO HEAVYWEIGHT Sets Up Less 30 Seconds No Tools Required Other Sizes 8x8 10x15 10x20 3 Iro IThe imaIi Tool ipeclallStSSEND OVER 2000 TOOLS & ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR Brand Names Unusual Items. IExclusive Products-many savings up designed make project enjoyable professional I NAME_____________ TO ORDER Send $100 ur name address ADDRESS_____________________________________________________[v33][b16373014132325670]] oMarl 340-1 627I Snyder Ave L Berkely Heights NJ 07922-1 595 CITY_____________________________ STATE_________ ZIP____________ I