FREE FLIGHT DURATION RE-ENTRY VEHICLE us Free Eight lifetime hobby sport get hooked youth perhaps drift away return Statistics look around field contest will show us well middle age As often beginner Free Eight isnt really beginning picking up left off some 20 30 years earlier memories experiences youth hopefully things pulled middle-aged beginner back Free Eight Certainly techniques skills learned years ago will come handy important get up speed new tools materials methods use today start Unfortunately visit average hobby shop going next useless Sure can pick up some balsa new X-Acto blades some new instant glue probably wont find much else Free Eight has become almost entirely mail-order proposition So first step get back free flight order some catalogs Id suggest starting Campbells FAT Model Supply Although some overlap two should able provide stuff youll need get started Campbells Custom Kits 7233 Signature Lane San Antonio TX 78263 $3 catalog FAT Model Supply Box 366 Sayre PA 18840-0366 $2 catalog comprehensive list Free Eight suppliers 100 cottage-industry sources send dollar bill stamped selfaddressed envelope Jim OReilly 213 Wyndmere P1 Garden City GA 31408 Ask catalog plans well $2 waiting catalogs arrive join National Free Eight Society NFFS Special Interest Group promotes Free Eight country $15 membership youll receive monthly digest Free Flight publication now its 30th year includes articles aspects Free Eight well plans contest reports advertisements Free Eight supplies NFFS membership will also entitle discounts some other NFFS publications such annual Symposium Sympo better known compilation technical articles building methods flying techniques also includes annual 10 Models Year plans join NFFS send check $15 NFFS 19 Frederick Drive Newport News VA 23601 sure include AMA number Ages 18 under can join $750 Ages July 1 current year What Build Probably hardest thing person re-entering free flight resist temptation build type model wanted build kid Youll just end up spreading time energy money impossibly thin Youll lot better off picking two events concentrating few suggestions events models should produce some measure success quickiy Catapult Glider like spent Summer evenings local park throwing hand-launched gliders like couldnt throw ten feet today ending up local sportsmedicine clinic Thats theyve invented catapult glider 138 Model Aviation ihill offers good performance lot complications important qualities Free Flight model Mulvihill Jim Larkin Birmingham AL shown Jim OReilly-designed Geodetic Tubestake Larry Davidson holds Marvin Mace-designed Marval Nelson 21 folding prop Polyspan polyester covering Its basically hand-launched glider hook nose use rubber band shoot up air much like old AJ Interceptor folding wings Believe catapult glider much easier arm hand-launch just big challenge models quick simple cheap kit know Straight-Up available Campbells $898 plus $450 shipping P-30 event rubber-powered models maximum span length 30 inches must use free-wheeling plastic prop Although free-wheeling prop really hurts glide P-30s quick cheap fun fly several kits available Campbells FAL Supply Model Aircraft Labs 108 5 Lee Street Irving TX 75060 John ODwyer-designed Sparrowhawk P-30 MAL includes balsa rolled-tube fuselage Youll also need winder P-30 inexpensive $849 Campbells Peck 51 winder will work fine interested type rubber flying sure buy Don Rosss book Rubber Powered Model Airplanes available through AMA NFFS Publications good basic text Mulvihill Rubber old Unlimited IIIBSHEET cjr CU B14 PROP9DIA4PITCH 17750Z ORIGINAL CLIMBRIGHT GLIDERIGHT I/2OSHEET SHOW OFF FRANK EHLING ILNI0 II~JN LLA Ill 0 w * -cn N Lii Lii U cc z 0 U w U uJ N i IU z 0 Lii U z Lii w Co U 0 IU m least-known Nostalgia Gas designs Show Off Frank Ehling Note British features design Rubber event restriction maximum wing area 300 square inches have access large flying site Mulvihills offer maximum perfonnance lot complications Although arent kits designed specifically Mulvihill some Old-Timer pre-1942 rubber models available kit form Korda Wakefield Lanzo Stick Midwest Gollywock offer traditional stick-and-tissue construction good performance up-to-date Mulvihill will need order plans Fullsized plans Geodetic Tubestake CF 506 available Carstens Publications Box 700 Newton NJ 07860-0700 Plans wide variety rubber models well other types also available NFFS Plans 10115 Newbold Dr St Louis MO 63137 Send dollar stamped self-addressed envelope list available plans might also want order copy 1979 Sympoit has excellent article about Mulvihill Jim OReilly still available $8 plus $4 postage NFFS Publications Nostalgia Gas dropped out Free Flight mid 1950s todays Nostalgia Gas events will seem like djii vu Basically involves flying pre-1957 models old engines Popular models both now include Zeke Spacer T-Bird Ramrod modelers like search out obscure designs search extra edge popular Jays Bird English design popularized Frank Parmenter has scaled design up down suit just about size Nostalgia engine Send stamped self-addressed envelope Frank Parmenter 4106 Sequoia Trail East Georgetown TX 78628 Prices $5 M $7 490 $8 607 655 obscure Nostalgia Gas model might want consider Frank Ehlings Show Off featured column Full-size plans available get out drawing board Although Nostalgia models generally easy build big problem finding engine Most old Nostalgia-legal engines have snatched up collectors boarders However rules allow few new engines used complete list Nostalgia rules including eligible models engines available $452 postage included Bob Larsh 45 South Whitcomb Ave Indianapolis IN 46241 Changes Although some aspects Free Right have stayed remarkably constant over years have few very dramatic changes Heres abbreviated list Engines much powerful example Nelson 15 puts out about four times horsepower 1950s-era engine same size means faster higher climbseven though engine runs have reduced limit performance also means models have stiffer structurally handle excess power New materials such carbon fiber Kevlar aluminum allow stronger structures has allowed wings built thinner longer reduced drag higher performance Plastic films such Mylar polyester have replaced tissue most-used coverings films tougher lighter waterproof doped tissue Automation form auto rudder AR variable incidence tailplane VYI controlled clockwork electronic timer allow climb glide portions flight adjusted independently Timers also allow precise timing dethermalizer DT did old fuse DTimportant flying small fields widespread use thermal detectors has made finding thermals much easier Retrieval often done motorcyclemuch faster chasing foot As further aid recovery models equipped tiny 5 grams radio transmitters allow models tracked found-even dense crops Because improved construction radio transmitters free flight models now last much longer did years ago Model life now measured years rather weeks best way see what has happening Free Right go contest Check listings back magazine June1996 139 II II II visaBJrn/c ELECTRONICS -TtCN Lngine 40-45 o 4-5 channel Other kits available chaser Canard rd Stick Scale Quickie ed Fan Jets Made America ILIGHTECH MODELS INC 1441 N Mayfair Rd aukee 3226 USA Phone 414-257-1923 414-771-2092 Catalog $200 USD ___ Prices Subject change er Inquiries Weicome head closest lists Free Flight events Look event codes 1005 dont have anything fly can watch various events talk modelers Youll probably see some familiar faces Show Off 1953-vintage FAI power model Frank Ehling has good features long tail moment high pylon rear-mounted fin some spoil-sports decry un-American Jays Bird definitely American design Nostalgia-legal As far know published plan small-scale three-view reproduced ran part article entitled FAI Model Ray Mathews 1953 International Competition Handbook booklet put out help raise funds send US Wakefield Power teams Europe World Championships Note fuselage features built-up Warren truss construction becoming popular rubber models /32 sheeting over might bit squishy good handling during start launch assume model uses two-wheel gear get necessary three points ROG Rise Off Ground takeoff feature would definitely retain Spitfire timer hopelessly inaccurate pneumatic timers rapidly discarded Tatone clockwork timers came along few years later 9 x 4 prop also seems bit big 1950s standards decide build Show Off let know turns out Remember rules allow scaling model up down Nats Video couldnt make 1995 Free Flight Nationals Muncie heres chance see what missed Alan Abriss has put together two-hour video filled Free Flight activity well visit AMA Museum Although few short interviews video filled typical contest noise running engines chase bikes starting up fliers using verbal body English try eke out few seconds flight first part video shows lot launch activity power models including few ROGs didnt quite make things move inside look museum especially enjoyed recreation 1950s hobby shop brought back boyhood memories dads DeSoto Hobby Shop downtown Memphis third segment filmed appropriately damp foggy morning Dawn Unlimited rubber event great fun see old friends George Perryman Jim OReilly Bob Hatschek though no narration would useful video club group presentation groups familiar Free Flight would suggest however experienced modeler preview video ready add some narration explanation whats going could easily adjusted suit age background audience order copy video send check money order $20 plus $3 shipping handling Alan Abriss Productions 94-20 66th Ave Forest Hills NY 11374 Ask about other Free Flight videos Videos videos available National Free Flight Society NFFS Joy Flying Free 42minute video aspects Free Flightboth Indoor Outdoor Techniques Building Flying HandLaunched Catapult Gliders 60minute instructional video covers wood selections shaping sanding gluing finishing also includes basics flight adjustment would good choice schools youth groups Order both videos NFFS 4858 Moorpark Ave San Jose CA 95129 Joy sells $25 postpaid Techniques $19 Ask Fred Terzian NFFS Publications Director list other NFFS books videos 4140 Model Aviation HAVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN &C AT WE 1466 windward dr mason ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 MINIELECTRIC FREE FLIGHT THE Custom-wound 6 watt motor Powersl5gsq sor 4 oz models CA%Q High Efficiency MINI-6 Motor Please add $300 postage/handling Yost total P0 BOX 11558 GOLbSUOR@ NC 27532 FACTORY SERVICE E4TER Parts Senicre Labor Retilesfrr pinp{e*Rbull4g $500 uu hit $1500 ipq / ~l g4~&BMfg4iic Colle Dr LakeHa 1g iii Ci1$ AZ 88403 Ann Repair Dept 520 453-3030 OCICES EFFECOSE COO 1 its WINTERHAWK tt COUPE WON AT 94 NATS UPDATED PlO VERSION FORMED BODY TUBE MONTREAL TYPO HUB REDI CUT RIBS TOP GRADE BALSA ALL HARDWARE5500 N H WINOSPAN SPARROWHAWIP30 WON 87 03 AND RB NATS FORMED BODY TUBE REDI CUT RIBS YELLOW CZECH PROP ALL HARDWARE DESIGNS BY JOHN ODWYER AiRCRAFT LABS 051 5 ten S LEE ST tRO TEXAS 70060 OLD BUZZARD SOARS AGAIN In a 50-minute VIDEO based popular OLD BUZZARDS SOARING BOOK Dave Thornburg Launching thermaling landings special section hand launch technique Funny instructive Video $2795 Book $1695-or both $3995 PONY K S MmtlcU Dr AIbq NM 37123 305 2994749 DO YOU SPEAK few left prices postpa 15
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/06
Page Numbers: 138, 139, 140
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/06
Page Numbers: 138, 139, 140
FREE FLIGHT DURATION RE-ENTRY VEHICLE us Free Eight lifetime hobby sport get hooked youth perhaps drift away return Statistics look around field contest will show us well middle age As often beginner Free Eight isnt really beginning picking up left off some 20 30 years earlier memories experiences youth hopefully things pulled middle-aged beginner back Free Eight Certainly techniques skills learned years ago will come handy important get up speed new tools materials methods use today start Unfortunately visit average hobby shop going next useless Sure can pick up some balsa new X-Acto blades some new instant glue probably wont find much else Free Eight has become almost entirely mail-order proposition So first step get back free flight order some catalogs Id suggest starting Campbells FAT Model Supply Although some overlap two should able provide stuff youll need get started Campbells Custom Kits 7233 Signature Lane San Antonio TX 78263 $3 catalog FAT Model Supply Box 366 Sayre PA 18840-0366 $2 catalog comprehensive list Free Eight suppliers 100 cottage-industry sources send dollar bill stamped selfaddressed envelope Jim OReilly 213 Wyndmere P1 Garden City GA 31408 Ask catalog plans well $2 waiting catalogs arrive join National Free Eight Society NFFS Special Interest Group promotes Free Eight country $15 membership youll receive monthly digest Free Flight publication now its 30th year includes articles aspects Free Eight well plans contest reports advertisements Free Eight supplies NFFS membership will also entitle discounts some other NFFS publications such annual Symposium Sympo better known compilation technical articles building methods flying techniques also includes annual 10 Models Year plans join NFFS send check $15 NFFS 19 Frederick Drive Newport News VA 23601 sure include AMA number Ages 18 under can join $750 Ages July 1 current year What Build Probably hardest thing person re-entering free flight resist temptation build type model wanted build kid Youll just end up spreading time energy money impossibly thin Youll lot better off picking two events concentrating few suggestions events models should produce some measure success quickiy Catapult Glider like spent Summer evenings local park throwing hand-launched gliders like couldnt throw ten feet today ending up local sportsmedicine clinic Thats theyve invented catapult glider 138 Model Aviation ihill offers good performance lot complications important qualities Free Flight model Mulvihill Jim Larkin Birmingham AL shown Jim OReilly-designed Geodetic Tubestake Larry Davidson holds Marvin Mace-designed Marval Nelson 21 folding prop Polyspan polyester covering Its basically hand-launched glider hook nose use rubber band shoot up air much like old AJ Interceptor folding wings Believe catapult glider much easier arm hand-launch just big challenge models quick simple cheap kit know Straight-Up available Campbells $898 plus $450 shipping P-30 event rubber-powered models maximum span length 30 inches must use free-wheeling plastic prop Although free-wheeling prop really hurts glide P-30s quick cheap fun fly several kits available Campbells FAL Supply Model Aircraft Labs 108 5 Lee Street Irving TX 75060 John ODwyer-designed Sparrowhawk P-30 MAL includes balsa rolled-tube fuselage Youll also need winder P-30 inexpensive $849 Campbells Peck 51 winder will work fine interested type rubber flying sure buy Don Rosss book Rubber Powered Model Airplanes available through AMA NFFS Publications good basic text Mulvihill Rubber old Unlimited IIIBSHEET cjr CU B14 PROP9DIA4PITCH 17750Z ORIGINAL CLIMBRIGHT GLIDERIGHT I/2OSHEET SHOW OFF FRANK EHLING ILNI0 II~JN LLA Ill 0 w * -cn N Lii Lii U cc z 0 U w U uJ N i IU z 0 Lii U z Lii w Co U 0 IU m least-known Nostalgia Gas designs Show Off Frank Ehling Note British features design Rubber event restriction maximum wing area 300 square inches have access large flying site Mulvihills offer maximum perfonnance lot complications Although arent kits designed specifically Mulvihill some Old-Timer pre-1942 rubber models available kit form Korda Wakefield Lanzo Stick Midwest Gollywock offer traditional stick-and-tissue construction good performance up-to-date Mulvihill will need order plans Fullsized plans Geodetic Tubestake CF 506 available Carstens Publications Box 700 Newton NJ 07860-0700 Plans wide variety rubber models well other types also available NFFS Plans 10115 Newbold Dr St Louis MO 63137 Send dollar stamped self-addressed envelope list available plans might also want order copy 1979 Sympoit has excellent article about Mulvihill Jim OReilly still available $8 plus $4 postage NFFS Publications Nostalgia Gas dropped out Free Flight mid 1950s todays Nostalgia Gas events will seem like djii vu Basically involves flying pre-1957 models old engines Popular models both now include Zeke Spacer T-Bird Ramrod modelers like search out obscure designs search extra edge popular Jays Bird English design popularized Frank Parmenter has scaled design up down suit just about size Nostalgia engine Send stamped self-addressed envelope Frank Parmenter 4106 Sequoia Trail East Georgetown TX 78628 Prices $5 M $7 490 $8 607 655 obscure Nostalgia Gas model might want consider Frank Ehlings Show Off featured column Full-size plans available get out drawing board Although Nostalgia models generally easy build big problem finding engine Most old Nostalgia-legal engines have snatched up collectors boarders However rules allow few new engines used complete list Nostalgia rules including eligible models engines available $452 postage included Bob Larsh 45 South Whitcomb Ave Indianapolis IN 46241 Changes Although some aspects Free Right have stayed remarkably constant over years have few very dramatic changes Heres abbreviated list Engines much powerful example Nelson 15 puts out about four times horsepower 1950s-era engine same size means faster higher climbseven though engine runs have reduced limit performance also means models have stiffer structurally handle excess power New materials such carbon fiber Kevlar aluminum allow stronger structures has allowed wings built thinner longer reduced drag higher performance Plastic films such Mylar polyester have replaced tissue most-used coverings films tougher lighter waterproof doped tissue Automation form auto rudder AR variable incidence tailplane VYI controlled clockwork electronic timer allow climb glide portions flight adjusted independently Timers also allow precise timing dethermalizer DT did old fuse DTimportant flying small fields widespread use thermal detectors has made finding thermals much easier Retrieval often done motorcyclemuch faster chasing foot As further aid recovery models equipped tiny 5 grams radio transmitters allow models tracked found-even dense crops Because improved construction radio transmitters free flight models now last much longer did years ago Model life now measured years rather weeks best way see what has happening Free Right go contest Check listings back magazine June1996 139 II II II visaBJrn/c ELECTRONICS -TtCN Lngine 40-45 o 4-5 channel Other kits available chaser Canard rd Stick Scale Quickie ed Fan Jets Made America ILIGHTECH MODELS INC 1441 N Mayfair Rd aukee 3226 USA Phone 414-257-1923 414-771-2092 Catalog $200 USD ___ Prices Subject change er Inquiries Weicome head closest lists Free Flight events Look event codes 1005 dont have anything fly can watch various events talk modelers Youll probably see some familiar faces Show Off 1953-vintage FAI power model Frank Ehling has good features long tail moment high pylon rear-mounted fin some spoil-sports decry un-American Jays Bird definitely American design Nostalgia-legal As far know published plan small-scale three-view reproduced ran part article entitled FAI Model Ray Mathews 1953 International Competition Handbook booklet put out help raise funds send US Wakefield Power teams Europe World Championships Note fuselage features built-up Warren truss construction becoming popular rubber models /32 sheeting over might bit squishy good handling during start launch assume model uses two-wheel gear get necessary three points ROG Rise Off Ground takeoff feature would definitely retain Spitfire timer hopelessly inaccurate pneumatic timers rapidly discarded Tatone clockwork timers came along few years later 9 x 4 prop also seems bit big 1950s standards decide build Show Off let know turns out Remember rules allow scaling model up down Nats Video couldnt make 1995 Free Flight Nationals Muncie heres chance see what missed Alan Abriss has put together two-hour video filled Free Flight activity well visit AMA Museum Although few short interviews video filled typical contest noise running engines chase bikes starting up fliers using verbal body English try eke out few seconds flight first part video shows lot launch activity power models including few ROGs didnt quite make things move inside look museum especially enjoyed recreation 1950s hobby shop brought back boyhood memories dads DeSoto Hobby Shop downtown Memphis third segment filmed appropriately damp foggy morning Dawn Unlimited rubber event great fun see old friends George Perryman Jim OReilly Bob Hatschek though no narration would useful video club group presentation groups familiar Free Flight would suggest however experienced modeler preview video ready add some narration explanation whats going could easily adjusted suit age background audience order copy video send check money order $20 plus $3 shipping handling Alan Abriss Productions 94-20 66th Ave Forest Hills NY 11374 Ask about other Free Flight videos Videos videos available National Free Flight Society NFFS Joy Flying Free 42minute video aspects Free Flightboth Indoor Outdoor Techniques Building Flying HandLaunched Catapult Gliders 60minute instructional video covers wood selections shaping sanding gluing finishing also includes basics flight adjustment would good choice schools youth groups Order both videos NFFS 4858 Moorpark Ave San Jose CA 95129 Joy sells $25 postpaid Techniques $19 Ask Fred Terzian NFFS Publications Director list other NFFS books videos 4140 Model Aviation HAVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN &C AT WE 1466 windward dr mason ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 MINIELECTRIC FREE FLIGHT THE Custom-wound 6 watt motor Powersl5gsq sor 4 oz models CA%Q High Efficiency MINI-6 Motor Please add $300 postage/handling Yost total P0 BOX 11558 GOLbSUOR@ NC 27532 FACTORY SERVICE E4TER Parts Senicre Labor Retilesfrr pinp{e*Rbull4g $500 uu hit $1500 ipq / ~l g4~&BMfg4iic Colle Dr LakeHa 1g iii Ci1$ AZ 88403 Ann Repair Dept 520 453-3030 OCICES EFFECOSE COO 1 its WINTERHAWK tt COUPE WON AT 94 NATS UPDATED PlO VERSION FORMED BODY TUBE MONTREAL TYPO HUB REDI CUT RIBS TOP GRADE BALSA ALL HARDWARE5500 N H WINOSPAN SPARROWHAWIP30 WON 87 03 AND RB NATS FORMED BODY TUBE REDI CUT RIBS YELLOW CZECH PROP ALL HARDWARE DESIGNS BY JOHN ODWYER AiRCRAFT LABS 051 5 ten S LEE ST tRO TEXAS 70060 OLD BUZZARD SOARS AGAIN In a 50-minute VIDEO based popular OLD BUZZARDS SOARING BOOK Dave Thornburg Launching thermaling landings special section hand launch technique Funny instructive Video $2795 Book $1695-or both $3995 PONY K S MmtlcU Dr AIbq NM 37123 305 2994749 DO YOU SPEAK few left prices postpa 15
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/06
Page Numbers: 138, 139, 140
FREE FLIGHT DURATION RE-ENTRY VEHICLE us Free Eight lifetime hobby sport get hooked youth perhaps drift away return Statistics look around field contest will show us well middle age As often beginner Free Eight isnt really beginning picking up left off some 20 30 years earlier memories experiences youth hopefully things pulled middle-aged beginner back Free Eight Certainly techniques skills learned years ago will come handy important get up speed new tools materials methods use today start Unfortunately visit average hobby shop going next useless Sure can pick up some balsa new X-Acto blades some new instant glue probably wont find much else Free Eight has become almost entirely mail-order proposition So first step get back free flight order some catalogs Id suggest starting Campbells FAT Model Supply Although some overlap two should able provide stuff youll need get started Campbells Custom Kits 7233 Signature Lane San Antonio TX 78263 $3 catalog FAT Model Supply Box 366 Sayre PA 18840-0366 $2 catalog comprehensive list Free Eight suppliers 100 cottage-industry sources send dollar bill stamped selfaddressed envelope Jim OReilly 213 Wyndmere P1 Garden City GA 31408 Ask catalog plans well $2 waiting catalogs arrive join National Free Eight Society NFFS Special Interest Group promotes Free Eight country $15 membership youll receive monthly digest Free Flight publication now its 30th year includes articles aspects Free Eight well plans contest reports advertisements Free Eight supplies NFFS membership will also entitle discounts some other NFFS publications such annual Symposium Sympo better known compilation technical articles building methods flying techniques also includes annual 10 Models Year plans join NFFS send check $15 NFFS 19 Frederick Drive Newport News VA 23601 sure include AMA number Ages 18 under can join $750 Ages July 1 current year What Build Probably hardest thing person re-entering free flight resist temptation build type model wanted build kid Youll just end up spreading time energy money impossibly thin Youll lot better off picking two events concentrating few suggestions events models should produce some measure success quickiy Catapult Glider like spent Summer evenings local park throwing hand-launched gliders like couldnt throw ten feet today ending up local sportsmedicine clinic Thats theyve invented catapult glider 138 Model Aviation ihill offers good performance lot complications important qualities Free Flight model Mulvihill Jim Larkin Birmingham AL shown Jim OReilly-designed Geodetic Tubestake Larry Davidson holds Marvin Mace-designed Marval Nelson 21 folding prop Polyspan polyester covering Its basically hand-launched glider hook nose use rubber band shoot up air much like old AJ Interceptor folding wings Believe catapult glider much easier arm hand-launch just big challenge models quick simple cheap kit know Straight-Up available Campbells $898 plus $450 shipping P-30 event rubber-powered models maximum span length 30 inches must use free-wheeling plastic prop Although free-wheeling prop really hurts glide P-30s quick cheap fun fly several kits available Campbells FAL Supply Model Aircraft Labs 108 5 Lee Street Irving TX 75060 John ODwyer-designed Sparrowhawk P-30 MAL includes balsa rolled-tube fuselage Youll also need winder P-30 inexpensive $849 Campbells Peck 51 winder will work fine interested type rubber flying sure buy Don Rosss book Rubber Powered Model Airplanes available through AMA NFFS Publications good basic text Mulvihill Rubber old Unlimited IIIBSHEET cjr CU B14 PROP9DIA4PITCH 17750Z ORIGINAL CLIMBRIGHT GLIDERIGHT I/2OSHEET SHOW OFF FRANK EHLING ILNI0 II~JN LLA Ill 0 w * -cn N Lii Lii U cc z 0 U w U uJ N i IU z 0 Lii U z Lii w Co U 0 IU m least-known Nostalgia Gas designs Show Off Frank Ehling Note British features design Rubber event restriction maximum wing area 300 square inches have access large flying site Mulvihills offer maximum perfonnance lot complications Although arent kits designed specifically Mulvihill some Old-Timer pre-1942 rubber models available kit form Korda Wakefield Lanzo Stick Midwest Gollywock offer traditional stick-and-tissue construction good performance up-to-date Mulvihill will need order plans Fullsized plans Geodetic Tubestake CF 506 available Carstens Publications Box 700 Newton NJ 07860-0700 Plans wide variety rubber models well other types also available NFFS Plans 10115 Newbold Dr St Louis MO 63137 Send dollar stamped self-addressed envelope list available plans might also want order copy 1979 Sympoit has excellent article about Mulvihill Jim OReilly still available $8 plus $4 postage NFFS Publications Nostalgia Gas dropped out Free Flight mid 1950s todays Nostalgia Gas events will seem like djii vu Basically involves flying pre-1957 models old engines Popular models both now include Zeke Spacer T-Bird Ramrod modelers like search out obscure designs search extra edge popular Jays Bird English design popularized Frank Parmenter has scaled design up down suit just about size Nostalgia engine Send stamped self-addressed envelope Frank Parmenter 4106 Sequoia Trail East Georgetown TX 78628 Prices $5 M $7 490 $8 607 655 obscure Nostalgia Gas model might want consider Frank Ehlings Show Off featured column Full-size plans available get out drawing board Although Nostalgia models generally easy build big problem finding engine Most old Nostalgia-legal engines have snatched up collectors boarders However rules allow few new engines used complete list Nostalgia rules including eligible models engines available $452 postage included Bob Larsh 45 South Whitcomb Ave Indianapolis IN 46241 Changes Although some aspects Free Right have stayed remarkably constant over years have few very dramatic changes Heres abbreviated list Engines much powerful example Nelson 15 puts out about four times horsepower 1950s-era engine same size means faster higher climbseven though engine runs have reduced limit performance also means models have stiffer structurally handle excess power New materials such carbon fiber Kevlar aluminum allow stronger structures has allowed wings built thinner longer reduced drag higher performance Plastic films such Mylar polyester have replaced tissue most-used coverings films tougher lighter waterproof doped tissue Automation form auto rudder AR variable incidence tailplane VYI controlled clockwork electronic timer allow climb glide portions flight adjusted independently Timers also allow precise timing dethermalizer DT did old fuse DTimportant flying small fields widespread use thermal detectors has made finding thermals much easier Retrieval often done motorcyclemuch faster chasing foot As further aid recovery models equipped tiny 5 grams radio transmitters allow models tracked found-even dense crops Because improved construction radio transmitters free flight models now last much longer did years ago Model life now measured years rather weeks best way see what has happening Free Right go contest Check listings back magazine June1996 139 II II II visaBJrn/c ELECTRONICS -TtCN Lngine 40-45 o 4-5 channel Other kits available chaser Canard rd Stick Scale Quickie ed Fan Jets Made America ILIGHTECH MODELS INC 1441 N Mayfair Rd aukee 3226 USA Phone 414-257-1923 414-771-2092 Catalog $200 USD ___ Prices Subject change er Inquiries Weicome head closest lists Free Flight events Look event codes 1005 dont have anything fly can watch various events talk modelers Youll probably see some familiar faces Show Off 1953-vintage FAI power model Frank Ehling has good features long tail moment high pylon rear-mounted fin some spoil-sports decry un-American Jays Bird definitely American design Nostalgia-legal As far know published plan small-scale three-view reproduced ran part article entitled FAI Model Ray Mathews 1953 International Competition Handbook booklet put out help raise funds send US Wakefield Power teams Europe World Championships Note fuselage features built-up Warren truss construction becoming popular rubber models /32 sheeting over might bit squishy good handling during start launch assume model uses two-wheel gear get necessary three points ROG Rise Off Ground takeoff feature would definitely retain Spitfire timer hopelessly inaccurate pneumatic timers rapidly discarded Tatone clockwork timers came along few years later 9 x 4 prop also seems bit big 1950s standards decide build Show Off let know turns out Remember rules allow scaling model up down Nats Video couldnt make 1995 Free Flight Nationals Muncie heres chance see what missed Alan Abriss has put together two-hour video filled Free Flight activity well visit AMA Museum Although few short interviews video filled typical contest noise running engines chase bikes starting up fliers using verbal body English try eke out few seconds flight first part video shows lot launch activity power models including few ROGs didnt quite make things move inside look museum especially enjoyed recreation 1950s hobby shop brought back boyhood memories dads DeSoto Hobby Shop downtown Memphis third segment filmed appropriately damp foggy morning Dawn Unlimited rubber event great fun see old friends George Perryman Jim OReilly Bob Hatschek though no narration would useful video club group presentation groups familiar Free Flight would suggest however experienced modeler preview video ready add some narration explanation whats going could easily adjusted suit age background audience order copy video send check money order $20 plus $3 shipping handling Alan Abriss Productions 94-20 66th Ave Forest Hills NY 11374 Ask about other Free Flight videos Videos videos available National Free Flight Society NFFS Joy Flying Free 42minute video aspects Free Flightboth Indoor Outdoor Techniques Building Flying HandLaunched Catapult Gliders 60minute instructional video covers wood selections shaping sanding gluing finishing also includes basics flight adjustment would good choice schools youth groups Order both videos NFFS 4858 Moorpark Ave San Jose CA 95129 Joy sells $25 postpaid Techniques $19 Ask Fred Terzian NFFS Publications Director list other NFFS books videos 4140 Model Aviation HAVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN &C AT WE 1466 windward dr mason ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 MINIELECTRIC FREE FLIGHT THE Custom-wound 6 watt motor Powersl5gsq sor 4 oz models CA%Q High Efficiency MINI-6 Motor Please add $300 postage/handling Yost total P0 BOX 11558 GOLbSUOR@ NC 27532 FACTORY SERVICE E4TER Parts Senicre Labor Retilesfrr pinp{e*Rbull4g $500 uu hit $1500 ipq / ~l g4~&BMfg4iic Colle Dr LakeHa 1g iii Ci1$ AZ 88403 Ann Repair Dept 520 453-3030 OCICES EFFECOSE COO 1 its WINTERHAWK tt COUPE WON AT 94 NATS UPDATED PlO VERSION FORMED BODY TUBE MONTREAL TYPO HUB REDI CUT RIBS TOP GRADE BALSA ALL HARDWARE5500 N H WINOSPAN SPARROWHAWIP30 WON 87 03 AND RB NATS FORMED BODY TUBE REDI CUT RIBS YELLOW CZECH PROP ALL HARDWARE DESIGNS BY JOHN ODWYER AiRCRAFT LABS 051 5 ten S LEE ST tRO TEXAS 70060 OLD BUZZARD SOARS AGAIN In a 50-minute VIDEO based popular OLD BUZZARDS SOARING BOOK Dave Thornburg Launching thermaling landings special section hand launch technique Funny instructive Video $2795 Book $1695-or both $3995 PONY K S MmtlcU Dr AIbq NM 37123 305 2994749 DO YOU SPEAK few left prices postpa 15
