FREE FLIGHT DURATION U q1I-1k1I iK741m1 IE 4 4 1-u 1l COUPE PLANS few months back column featured some photos description Eric Johnsons potent new Dream Catcher Coupe Now Eric offering full-sized plans model plans 54-inch-span model quite detailed include isometric sketch modifications Eric makes Morrill Teeny Torque front end accommodate spinner Construction cross between traditional balsa-and-tissue current FlB practice example both wing stab use balsa D-boxes combined carbon-fiber trailing edges motor tube boom rolled balsa tailboom steps down size much like rolled aluminum-and-carbon Wakefield booms Eric has placed lot emphasis keeping weight downalways problem Coupes especially large all-up weight Erics 744 grams including Walston transmitter Minimum weight 70 grams wing mount example made two layers /64 plywood epoxied together over wing undercamber form turned piece Swiss cheese no less 10 lightening holes Eric selling plans $10 set postage paid address Eric Johnson 9830 NW 3rd St Pembroke Pines FL 33024Eric mentioned next Coupe detailed plans will feature Kevlar D-box two-piece wing three-position rudder wing wiggler auto stab instant-release prop start Itll interesting see goes Have Screw Loose No Im talking about sanity about small machine screws now use free flight models fine adjustments provide very exact positive way tweak just hair right turn under power crank stab up slower glide early morning flyoff small screws have annoying habit vibrating loose inopportune time usually disastrous results few things Ive found help Use nylon screws some reason nylon screws seem grip better less likely work loose can bend under load especially screw sticks out ways Another problem nylon screws will twist turn spring back could mean didnt move rudder setting whatever much thought Also sure check end screw smooth some nylon screws have flash end can change contact point turn screw Turning screw way may actually move rudder other way Make tapped hole undersized easy making own fittings Just run tap part way through fitting threads full diameter entire length hole Cut threaded part fitting partway through right angle hole very carefully squeeze fitting closes up cut creates slight misalignment threadsjust enough give tight grip adjustment screws have used 7-shaped hammers used autostabs works great Add nut nut added screw February 1996 115 Plans now available Eric Johnsons Dream Catcher Two-piece wings allow large models such Norm Patis FiC Coupe Model looks flies like Wakefield fit compact boxes transport storage 1116 DlAjRETAINING PINS ALUMrSET WITH CYA 032 ALUM PROP FOLDERN2024 bAND HOLD018 SET WITH CYAFIBER GLASS NSPINNER 00 00090 DRILL HOLES IN MAIN BLOCK MORRILL TEENY TORQUE Detail Dream Catcher plan shows way Eric Johnson adds spinner Morrill Montreal stop front end Text has address plan price can help clamp place makes adjustments harder make some cases might plus Loctite current favorite Its thick blue liquid use coat threads Theyll still turn need will stay put under vibration Loctite also great timer screws other hardware items prone work loose over time trouble finding Loctite locally finally ended up ordering Alexander Aeroplane Company Inc Alexander Aeroplane fullscale aircraft supply company caters general aviation homebuilts catalog includes everything pre-sewn envelopes covering Taylorcraft wingtips Cessna Although catalog aimed full-scale aircraft have some items interest free flight modeler addition Loctite carry Randolph clear nitrate dope both quarts gallons aircraft grade plywood metric fractional thicknesses 2 x 4 4 x 4-foot sizes aluminum piano hinges next model box want decorate model box Alexander also sells decal logos popular light planes Aeronca Beechcraft Cessna Stearman Piper WACO well Hamilton-Standard prop decals Remember though fullsized decals Stearman logo example 14 inches long Alexander Aeroplane Company Inc Box 909 Griffin GA 30224-0909 Telorders 800 831-2949 Two-Piece Wings As models get bigger bigger greater greater need two-piece wings twopiece fuselagesbut thats another story always travel contests station wagon van can get away one-piece wings almost size traveling distant contests plane requires compact model box models will fit inside means twopiece wing jet-set flying two-piece wings offer few other advantages compact store away workshop wire joining two halves can flex absorbing some bending load wing Properly done two-piece wing offers less drag does one-piece wing strapped rubber bands separate halves can adjusted easily give optimum washin washout wing wash can adjusted flight using wing wiggler control power pattern separately glide course some disadvantages Two-piece wings trouble make heavier wing cant pop off crash can strapped-on wing just interested compact model easiest way build two-piece wing build one-piece wing cut two use two wires connect halves Strap down rubber bands just like one-piece wing just make sure rubber bands wont pull down slight gap between two halves box fuselage such OldTimer rubber model problem typical gas model hooks centerline pylon youll need add two small hooks top wing keep rubber bands out gap first step building two-piece wing decide size wire wires Most models use single wire main spar very short locating pin near trailing edge align two halves building strap-on wing no need locating pin wing mount rubber bands will job will allow shim wing half trailing edge desired washin washout Typical wing wire sizes Wakefield 3 mm Nordic 58 mm FAI Power 5 mm Wakefields use piece 1/g music wire about four inches long Unfortunately weighs about six grams lighter alternative use 116 Model Aviation two-piece wings joined wires Two closely-spaced wires Andrew Barrons Nordic help transmit high launch loads spar carbon-fiber rod less two grams carbon stiffer will break Coupe Open Rubber model 1/8 carbon rod should fine Check frequently wear especially enters wing tube Find some aluminum tubing will slip-fit wing wire example use 1/8 inside-diameter tubing /s wing wire Decide length wing wire Cut aluminum tubing about Y2 inch longer wing wire Plug both ends 3A6 pieces dowel Begin building two main wing panels side side -inch gap between panels Build aluminum tube leaving piece Tie aluminum tube spar Kevlar thread epoxy drilling notching ribs needed will using locating pins add second piece smaller diameter tubing just front trailing edge piece 1A6 ID tubing inch long should enough After glue dries saw through aluminum tubes -inch gap Face balsa end ribs A2 1A6 plywood easiest way to cut plywood way oversize drill hole can slip over aluminum tube trace exact shape Cut out glue place trim aluminum tube off flush dihedraled center section will need cant end ribs slightly bend wing wire match dihedral angle Using method construction its almost impossible build two halves out alignment Next month well look few ways design build two-piece wings igh Performance Competition Engine oz MN Schnuerle Port Side Exhaust Muffler Glow Plug Shims Included Sand-Casted Crankcase Maximum Durability Heat Dissipation Custom Hand-Fitted Piston Cylinder Call Now 800 665-9575 FAX 216 923-4349 MCAISA 5 & H $400 ode H US OH Res add 6 25% tax Northern Velocity Ltd 3655 State Road coyahoga Falls Ohio 44223 9 FACTOR Y DIRECT HOT PRICE ON HOT ENGINE Av1 DONT CLEAR THE WORKBENCH JUST TO COVER YOUR PLANE THE COVER MASTER will ense cut covering material parts material rock steady giving two free hands stretch iron finished parts detailing installation gas tank motor controls etc Retail $6495 plus $10 S&H Video tape available $10 plus $2 S&H Refundable return video order PRECISION AIR ENTERPRISES 4535 Forest Lk Ct SE Grand Rapids MI 49546 Faster Service Call Charge 616-957-3371 616-975-0991 -I Giants Help Promote I INon-Competitive Admu. HIG7~I Flying Large RIC Air Craft I IMAA membership includes quarterly magazine High Flight I MEMBERSHIP APPLICAllON NEW [J RENEWAL Date19I Yearty Dues$1500 USA $2000 US Canada & Mexico $3000 US ElsewhereI Make CHECK MONEY ORDER Payable INTERNATIONAL MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC I Name _________________________________________ Phone ___________________________ Street ___________________________________________ P0 Box/Route Box __________________ Ctty ______________ __________ ___________ State/Province _________________Zip __________________ IMAA ________ AMA Number________ MAAC ________ Chapter_______ L TO IMAA Secretary DON E VINEYARD 205 dce Road na KS 67401 mm ebruary 1996 117 AMA SINGE 1936
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/02
Page Numbers: 115, 116, 117
FREE FLIGHT DURATION U q1I-1k1I iK741m1 IE 4 4 1-u 1l COUPE PLANS few months back column featured some photos description Eric Johnsons potent new Dream Catcher Coupe Now Eric offering full-sized plans model plans 54-inch-span model quite detailed include isometric sketch modifications Eric makes Morrill Teeny Torque front end accommodate spinner Construction cross between traditional balsa-and-tissue current FlB practice example both wing stab use balsa D-boxes combined carbon-fiber trailing edges motor tube boom rolled balsa tailboom steps down size much like rolled aluminum-and-carbon Wakefield booms Eric has placed lot emphasis keeping weight downalways problem Coupes especially large all-up weight Erics 744 grams including Walston transmitter Minimum weight 70 grams wing mount example made two layers /64 plywood epoxied together over wing undercamber form turned piece Swiss cheese no less 10 lightening holes Eric selling plans $10 set postage paid address Eric Johnson 9830 NW 3rd St Pembroke Pines FL 33024Eric mentioned next Coupe detailed plans will feature Kevlar D-box two-piece wing three-position rudder wing wiggler auto stab instant-release prop start Itll interesting see goes Have Screw Loose No Im talking about sanity about small machine screws now use free flight models fine adjustments provide very exact positive way tweak just hair right turn under power crank stab up slower glide early morning flyoff small screws have annoying habit vibrating loose inopportune time usually disastrous results few things Ive found help Use nylon screws some reason nylon screws seem grip better less likely work loose can bend under load especially screw sticks out ways Another problem nylon screws will twist turn spring back could mean didnt move rudder setting whatever much thought Also sure check end screw smooth some nylon screws have flash end can change contact point turn screw Turning screw way may actually move rudder other way Make tapped hole undersized easy making own fittings Just run tap part way through fitting threads full diameter entire length hole Cut threaded part fitting partway through right angle hole very carefully squeeze fitting closes up cut creates slight misalignment threadsjust enough give tight grip adjustment screws have used 7-shaped hammers used autostabs works great Add nut nut added screw February 1996 115 Plans now available Eric Johnsons Dream Catcher Two-piece wings allow large models such Norm Patis FiC Coupe Model looks flies like Wakefield fit compact boxes transport storage 1116 DlAjRETAINING PINS ALUMrSET WITH CYA 032 ALUM PROP FOLDERN2024 bAND HOLD018 SET WITH CYAFIBER GLASS NSPINNER 00 00090 DRILL HOLES IN MAIN BLOCK MORRILL TEENY TORQUE Detail Dream Catcher plan shows way Eric Johnson adds spinner Morrill Montreal stop front end Text has address plan price can help clamp place makes adjustments harder make some cases might plus Loctite current favorite Its thick blue liquid use coat threads Theyll still turn need will stay put under vibration Loctite also great timer screws other hardware items prone work loose over time trouble finding Loctite locally finally ended up ordering Alexander Aeroplane Company Inc Alexander Aeroplane fullscale aircraft supply company caters general aviation homebuilts catalog includes everything pre-sewn envelopes covering Taylorcraft wingtips Cessna Although catalog aimed full-scale aircraft have some items interest free flight modeler addition Loctite carry Randolph clear nitrate dope both quarts gallons aircraft grade plywood metric fractional thicknesses 2 x 4 4 x 4-foot sizes aluminum piano hinges next model box want decorate model box Alexander also sells decal logos popular light planes Aeronca Beechcraft Cessna Stearman Piper WACO well Hamilton-Standard prop decals Remember though fullsized decals Stearman logo example 14 inches long Alexander Aeroplane Company Inc Box 909 Griffin GA 30224-0909 Telorders 800 831-2949 Two-Piece Wings As models get bigger bigger greater greater need two-piece wings twopiece fuselagesbut thats another story always travel contests station wagon van can get away one-piece wings almost size traveling distant contests plane requires compact model box models will fit inside means twopiece wing jet-set flying two-piece wings offer few other advantages compact store away workshop wire joining two halves can flex absorbing some bending load wing Properly done two-piece wing offers less drag does one-piece wing strapped rubber bands separate halves can adjusted easily give optimum washin washout wing wash can adjusted flight using wing wiggler control power pattern separately glide course some disadvantages Two-piece wings trouble make heavier wing cant pop off crash can strapped-on wing just interested compact model easiest way build two-piece wing build one-piece wing cut two use two wires connect halves Strap down rubber bands just like one-piece wing just make sure rubber bands wont pull down slight gap between two halves box fuselage such OldTimer rubber model problem typical gas model hooks centerline pylon youll need add two small hooks top wing keep rubber bands out gap first step building two-piece wing decide size wire wires Most models use single wire main spar very short locating pin near trailing edge align two halves building strap-on wing no need locating pin wing mount rubber bands will job will allow shim wing half trailing edge desired washin washout Typical wing wire sizes Wakefield 3 mm Nordic 58 mm FAI Power 5 mm Wakefields use piece 1/g music wire about four inches long Unfortunately weighs about six grams lighter alternative use 116 Model Aviation two-piece wings joined wires Two closely-spaced wires Andrew Barrons Nordic help transmit high launch loads spar carbon-fiber rod less two grams carbon stiffer will break Coupe Open Rubber model 1/8 carbon rod should fine Check frequently wear especially enters wing tube Find some aluminum tubing will slip-fit wing wire example use 1/8 inside-diameter tubing /s wing wire Decide length wing wire Cut aluminum tubing about Y2 inch longer wing wire Plug both ends 3A6 pieces dowel Begin building two main wing panels side side -inch gap between panels Build aluminum tube leaving piece Tie aluminum tube spar Kevlar thread epoxy drilling notching ribs needed will using locating pins add second piece smaller diameter tubing just front trailing edge piece 1A6 ID tubing inch long should enough After glue dries saw through aluminum tubes -inch gap Face balsa end ribs A2 1A6 plywood easiest way to cut plywood way oversize drill hole can slip over aluminum tube trace exact shape Cut out glue place trim aluminum tube off flush dihedraled center section will need cant end ribs slightly bend wing wire match dihedral angle Using method construction its almost impossible build two halves out alignment Next month well look few ways design build two-piece wings igh Performance Competition Engine oz MN Schnuerle Port Side Exhaust Muffler Glow Plug Shims Included Sand-Casted Crankcase Maximum Durability Heat Dissipation Custom Hand-Fitted Piston Cylinder Call Now 800 665-9575 FAX 216 923-4349 MCAISA 5 & H $400 ode H US OH Res add 6 25% tax Northern Velocity Ltd 3655 State Road coyahoga Falls Ohio 44223 9 FACTOR Y DIRECT HOT PRICE ON HOT ENGINE Av1 DONT CLEAR THE WORKBENCH JUST TO COVER YOUR PLANE THE COVER MASTER will ense cut covering material parts material rock steady giving two free hands stretch iron finished parts detailing installation gas tank motor controls etc Retail $6495 plus $10 S&H Video tape available $10 plus $2 S&H Refundable return video order PRECISION AIR ENTERPRISES 4535 Forest Lk Ct SE Grand Rapids MI 49546 Faster Service Call Charge 616-957-3371 616-975-0991 -I Giants Help Promote I INon-Competitive Admu. HIG7~I Flying Large RIC Air Craft I IMAA membership includes quarterly magazine High Flight I MEMBERSHIP APPLICAllON NEW [J RENEWAL Date19I Yearty Dues$1500 USA $2000 US Canada & Mexico $3000 US ElsewhereI Make CHECK MONEY ORDER Payable INTERNATIONAL MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC I Name _________________________________________ Phone ___________________________ Street ___________________________________________ P0 Box/Route Box __________________ Ctty ______________ __________ ___________ State/Province _________________Zip __________________ IMAA ________ AMA Number________ MAAC ________ Chapter_______ L TO IMAA Secretary DON E VINEYARD 205 dce Road na KS 67401 mm ebruary 1996 117 AMA SINGE 1936
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/02
Page Numbers: 115, 116, 117
FREE FLIGHT DURATION U q1I-1k1I iK741m1 IE 4 4 1-u 1l COUPE PLANS few months back column featured some photos description Eric Johnsons potent new Dream Catcher Coupe Now Eric offering full-sized plans model plans 54-inch-span model quite detailed include isometric sketch modifications Eric makes Morrill Teeny Torque front end accommodate spinner Construction cross between traditional balsa-and-tissue current FlB practice example both wing stab use balsa D-boxes combined carbon-fiber trailing edges motor tube boom rolled balsa tailboom steps down size much like rolled aluminum-and-carbon Wakefield booms Eric has placed lot emphasis keeping weight downalways problem Coupes especially large all-up weight Erics 744 grams including Walston transmitter Minimum weight 70 grams wing mount example made two layers /64 plywood epoxied together over wing undercamber form turned piece Swiss cheese no less 10 lightening holes Eric selling plans $10 set postage paid address Eric Johnson 9830 NW 3rd St Pembroke Pines FL 33024Eric mentioned next Coupe detailed plans will feature Kevlar D-box two-piece wing three-position rudder wing wiggler auto stab instant-release prop start Itll interesting see goes Have Screw Loose No Im talking about sanity about small machine screws now use free flight models fine adjustments provide very exact positive way tweak just hair right turn under power crank stab up slower glide early morning flyoff small screws have annoying habit vibrating loose inopportune time usually disastrous results few things Ive found help Use nylon screws some reason nylon screws seem grip better less likely work loose can bend under load especially screw sticks out ways Another problem nylon screws will twist turn spring back could mean didnt move rudder setting whatever much thought Also sure check end screw smooth some nylon screws have flash end can change contact point turn screw Turning screw way may actually move rudder other way Make tapped hole undersized easy making own fittings Just run tap part way through fitting threads full diameter entire length hole Cut threaded part fitting partway through right angle hole very carefully squeeze fitting closes up cut creates slight misalignment threadsjust enough give tight grip adjustment screws have used 7-shaped hammers used autostabs works great Add nut nut added screw February 1996 115 Plans now available Eric Johnsons Dream Catcher Two-piece wings allow large models such Norm Patis FiC Coupe Model looks flies like Wakefield fit compact boxes transport storage 1116 DlAjRETAINING PINS ALUMrSET WITH CYA 032 ALUM PROP FOLDERN2024 bAND HOLD018 SET WITH CYAFIBER GLASS NSPINNER 00 00090 DRILL HOLES IN MAIN BLOCK MORRILL TEENY TORQUE Detail Dream Catcher plan shows way Eric Johnson adds spinner Morrill Montreal stop front end Text has address plan price can help clamp place makes adjustments harder make some cases might plus Loctite current favorite Its thick blue liquid use coat threads Theyll still turn need will stay put under vibration Loctite also great timer screws other hardware items prone work loose over time trouble finding Loctite locally finally ended up ordering Alexander Aeroplane Company Inc Alexander Aeroplane fullscale aircraft supply company caters general aviation homebuilts catalog includes everything pre-sewn envelopes covering Taylorcraft wingtips Cessna Although catalog aimed full-scale aircraft have some items interest free flight modeler addition Loctite carry Randolph clear nitrate dope both quarts gallons aircraft grade plywood metric fractional thicknesses 2 x 4 4 x 4-foot sizes aluminum piano hinges next model box want decorate model box Alexander also sells decal logos popular light planes Aeronca Beechcraft Cessna Stearman Piper WACO well Hamilton-Standard prop decals Remember though fullsized decals Stearman logo example 14 inches long Alexander Aeroplane Company Inc Box 909 Griffin GA 30224-0909 Telorders 800 831-2949 Two-Piece Wings As models get bigger bigger greater greater need two-piece wings twopiece fuselagesbut thats another story always travel contests station wagon van can get away one-piece wings almost size traveling distant contests plane requires compact model box models will fit inside means twopiece wing jet-set flying two-piece wings offer few other advantages compact store away workshop wire joining two halves can flex absorbing some bending load wing Properly done two-piece wing offers less drag does one-piece wing strapped rubber bands separate halves can adjusted easily give optimum washin washout wing wash can adjusted flight using wing wiggler control power pattern separately glide course some disadvantages Two-piece wings trouble make heavier wing cant pop off crash can strapped-on wing just interested compact model easiest way build two-piece wing build one-piece wing cut two use two wires connect halves Strap down rubber bands just like one-piece wing just make sure rubber bands wont pull down slight gap between two halves box fuselage such OldTimer rubber model problem typical gas model hooks centerline pylon youll need add two small hooks top wing keep rubber bands out gap first step building two-piece wing decide size wire wires Most models use single wire main spar very short locating pin near trailing edge align two halves building strap-on wing no need locating pin wing mount rubber bands will job will allow shim wing half trailing edge desired washin washout Typical wing wire sizes Wakefield 3 mm Nordic 58 mm FAI Power 5 mm Wakefields use piece 1/g music wire about four inches long Unfortunately weighs about six grams lighter alternative use 116 Model Aviation two-piece wings joined wires Two closely-spaced wires Andrew Barrons Nordic help transmit high launch loads spar carbon-fiber rod less two grams carbon stiffer will break Coupe Open Rubber model 1/8 carbon rod should fine Check frequently wear especially enters wing tube Find some aluminum tubing will slip-fit wing wire example use 1/8 inside-diameter tubing /s wing wire Decide length wing wire Cut aluminum tubing about Y2 inch longer wing wire Plug both ends 3A6 pieces dowel Begin building two main wing panels side side -inch gap between panels Build aluminum tube leaving piece Tie aluminum tube spar Kevlar thread epoxy drilling notching ribs needed will using locating pins add second piece smaller diameter tubing just front trailing edge piece 1A6 ID tubing inch long should enough After glue dries saw through aluminum tubes -inch gap Face balsa end ribs A2 1A6 plywood easiest way to cut plywood way oversize drill hole can slip over aluminum tube trace exact shape Cut out glue place trim aluminum tube off flush dihedraled center section will need cant end ribs slightly bend wing wire match dihedral angle Using method construction its almost impossible build two halves out alignment Next month well look few ways design build two-piece wings igh Performance Competition Engine oz MN Schnuerle Port Side Exhaust Muffler Glow Plug Shims Included Sand-Casted Crankcase Maximum Durability Heat Dissipation Custom Hand-Fitted Piston Cylinder Call Now 800 665-9575 FAX 216 923-4349 MCAISA 5 & H $400 ode H US OH Res add 6 25% tax Northern Velocity Ltd 3655 State Road coyahoga Falls Ohio 44223 9 FACTOR Y DIRECT HOT PRICE ON HOT ENGINE Av1 DONT CLEAR THE WORKBENCH JUST TO COVER YOUR PLANE THE COVER MASTER will ense cut covering material parts material rock steady giving two free hands stretch iron finished parts detailing installation gas tank motor controls etc Retail $6495 plus $10 S&H Video tape available $10 plus $2 S&H Refundable return video order PRECISION AIR ENTERPRISES 4535 Forest Lk Ct SE Grand Rapids MI 49546 Faster Service Call Charge 616-957-3371 616-975-0991 -I Giants Help Promote I INon-Competitive Admu. HIG7~I Flying Large RIC Air Craft I IMAA membership includes quarterly magazine High Flight I MEMBERSHIP APPLICAllON NEW [J RENEWAL Date19I Yearty Dues$1500 USA $2000 US Canada & Mexico $3000 US ElsewhereI Make CHECK MONEY ORDER Payable INTERNATIONAL MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC I Name _________________________________________ Phone ___________________________ Street ___________________________________________ P0 Box/Route Box __________________ Ctty ______________ __________ ___________ State/Province _________________Zip __________________ IMAA ________ AMA Number________ MAAC ________ Chapter_______ L TO IMAA Secretary DON E VINEYARD 205 dce Road na KS 67401 mm ebruary 1996 117 AMA SINGE 1936