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Free Flight: Duration

Author: L. Joyner


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/05
Page Numbers: 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115

FREE FLIGHT DURATION JUNIORS For last ten years Juniors 18 under have own separate World Championships Free Flight give idea what program can have asked Sandy Miller relate familys experiences As mother former Junior Free Flight Team member would like encourage Junior modelers families fellow modelers become involved program program has much offer kids terrific role models healthy competition skill-building friendship family activityits hard find reason involved Jody became member program age 13 Jim Bradley others took Jody under wings speak Obviously Jody benefited greatly attention well modeling expertise family put time effort building practice flying traveling contests together have memories lot special weekends friends look back smiles escapades involving models stuck treetops Jody fortunate enough make 92 94 Junior teams traveled Slovakia Ukraine fly Championships No Social Studies class can compete chance see firsthand other cultures ways living Jody has seen opera Kiev cathedrals scars World War II shelling Budapest remnants Communism Slovakia has made friends acquaintances over Europe Ill never forget seeing kids Britain several other countrieskids didnt know week beforesprinting down runway whipping shirts air help Jodys last-round flight max 92 program has meant much him paid own way go Poland 96 team assistant manager advised patched planes chased helped whatever way could can see gained much gave Members team placed second sixth Wakefield progressing way seven-minute flyoff round Another member team David Ellis just won King Orange FlA flyoff against Open competitors entire modeling community will continue benefit young serious competitors fostered Junior Free Flight Program program needs time effort dollars modelers over country numbers have dwindled getting new modelers involved good idea Please give hand young competitor area send send contribution AMA another team can go Junior Champs rewards will enormous Blame Miller Sandys husband Jody s dad program administrators working select 1998 US Junior Team Jim Parker heads Subcommittee Junior Team Selection Bob Sifleet also committee member Blame points out big rules change next Junior Champs will substitution FlJ larger FlC Power models Most /2A models meet F1J rules FlA Nordic glider FlB Wakefield rubber power will continue flown Junior Free Flight Team receives no official funds dependent contributions supportive caring modelers Any contributions should sent directly AMA note specially identifying contribution Junior Free Flight Program sure check column next month information about Junior Team Free Flight Forum British equivalent own National Free Flight Society Symposium Sympo called Free Flight Forum latest edition includes wide variety papers topics ranging Scale FlC power Flapped Power Models Phil Ball explores history future variable-camber wings FiC Like pieces Forum short theory long practical firsthand information Included details various hinge techniques flap 110 Model Aviation High Thrust Line VHTL proponent Keith Hoover shows John Epleys version Keiths new Heron F1JIA design David Ellis won FlA King Orange Art Ellis holds FlA glider son David Palm Bay Florida beating several former sets timer David former US Junior Open team members Miller photo FF Team member Miller photo -12-r21 WARPS slight washout tip %2 Model covered heavyweight modelspan Total weight 26 oz balsa sheet lOg wire wing joiner Bladder tank engin brake VIT first 2 models bunt others 0I tail spars %2 sq balsa coca D0 C o 42 CDCI 0CD CD I_ ICi C I%~ Cn 4 Cd -I CD mc 10 I71 I0 -n C Cn CD CD V 0 I0 CD cx1 ICI 0 jail rib Fi /16X 1A balsa -- 1kx1k spruce wing main panel 1h balsa 1kx1/4 spruceall ribs 1Ae lsa - tip spars /a sq balsa Jazzer 29 Open power George Fuller Supplied FFF drawn FFnScale 18 dimensions ins May1997 111 0S FEATHER CUT creates new standard ease accuracy cutting white blue foam wing cores ds off Precise single wire tracking concert micro-adjustable balance weights guided exclusive three-point tracking system guarantees ripple-free surfaces No trailing edge burn-out common two wire systems Couple FEATHER CUT Tekoas THERMAL GENERATOR fool proof temperature control youll Pro. first time out Cuts straight taper wings fins stabilizers matically ts tape edge workbench dining table stores its own heavy duty mailing tube lete kit anodized plated components no hardware store trips ructions include cutting first wing ng templates dd Bow 40 52 Available Power supply required Guaranteed out perform rest Simply best TEKOA THE CENTER OF DESIGN 49380 SKYHARBOR WAY FEATHER CUT $14950 S & H THERMAL GENERATOR Power Supply $11950 S & H Precision Miter Sander Sanding Tool Miter Sander allows craftsman sand very accurate angles Perfect truss construction angle its complement can sanded easily accurately using Miter Sander adjustable fence swings through arc precise degree marks allows modeler make accurate repeatable angles tight fits mitered corners Miter Sander constructed durable hardwood glass filled nylon sanding block comes two different grits replaceable sandpaper Miter Sander excellent tool hobby requirements including model airplane ship parts model railroad train layouts miniatures doll houses FOURMOST PRODUCTS Look other great products trom Fourmost nearest hobby dealer direct orders include $3 50 Shipping 4040 24th Avenue Forest Grove OR 97116 Summer flying field. new leanut Scale Mustang takng sky Flyng cr-des roun famous Zero.. ~tjhfSIO Nite 2& ng afloat minutes reck Wolymers can help dreams come true kits supplies Peck-Pe4mers Phone 619 448-1818 Fax 619448-1833 PO Box 710399-MA Santee CA 92072-0399 Send $400 full catalog mechanisms Ball has used own flappers "My Approach Power Flying George Fuller details latest Open Power model designer Dixielander 1961 Nats opportunity watch George fly ETA 29-powered Dixielander believe slightly larger E-Type Dixielander rather 350-square-inch standard model got very very high Georges new Jazzer 29 still carries familiar rear-mounted fin undercambered wing Dixielander distinctive pylon has given way shoulder-wing configuration see drawing Power Superligre 29 Wing area about 450 square inches all-up weight 26 ounces "Indoor Foam Scale Models Peter Smart Indoor Scale Foamthe Norwich Way Richard Crossley discuss alternative familiar stick-and-tissue construction small rubber-powered Scale models Using standard foam insulation carve sand foam shape much like building solid scale display model fuselage hollowed out undercambered sanded wings light spray enamel finishes project Advantages low cost quick construction ability duplicate look stressed-skin construction latter particular advantage modeling aircraft Second World War Subjects would difficult build using traditional methods can easily attempted Examples shown include 28-inch-span Avro Lancaster four rubber motors turning yogurt pot blades twin-engined Westland Whirlwind attractive least-modeled twin engine fighters war Lancaster turns ROG Rise Off Ground flights around 30 seconds "F lB Development Bob Cheesley Phil Uden takes very close look 112 Model Aviation ice $1995 Product No FOR 154 w 59th Street Chicago Illinois 60638 Phone 312 586-8503 Fax 312 586-8556 Wakefield-class rubber models two modelers have collaborated bit theory 12-page article deals construction model components lot good ideas especially want try casting own carbon-fiber stab mounts other parts Simplicity Free Flight Power Keith Hoover offers look Very High Thrust Line VHTL alternative timer-operated Variable Incidence Tailplane VIT idea simply stated mount engine well above wing create nosedown moment counteracts increased lift wing under power course its bit complicated does eliminate need mechanical gadgets interesting item forum debate between Martin Dilly John ODonnell over Builder Model rule requirement flier build own models eliminated few years ago international Free Flight classes Great Britain United States Builder Model rule still enforced domestic classes Britain rule also enforced FAI events except international Stonehenge Cup Martin proponent eliminating rule argues almost impossible enforce emphasis should placed model flying rather model building John argues aeromodelling embraces whole package designing building trimming competing Both gentlemen offer persuasive arguments respective points view would like order Free Flight Forum 1996 can write Martin Dilly 20 Links Road West Wickham Kent BR4 OQW England cost 770 pounds sterling includes airmail postage Checks should payable BMFA F/F Team Support operate 3 trom prop qualify coerponerrit good sunny & cloudy days Vti15AIL 2/3 blade swifth lOW UPKEEP ry intluded crystal oscillator control 100000 rpm props & fans 150000 rpm turlanes ACCURATE 00005% t0C 70C RESOLUTION 110 rpm readout 311rpm now avalable SUSEABLElarge LCD & steady readings easy carb adjustment T-ON OWEN LESS HASSLE MORE FUN Dieselize Davis Diesel Its Awesome *k ECjiNO DAVIS MODIL PRODUCTS 4 1050% Power Same Easy Starting No Glow Plugs Runs llvice Long Scak Sound P0 Box 141 Dept MA ord CT 06460 877-1 complete information packet send $400 credit applied first order new Snycro Spark Microprocessor built surface mount technology Robotic machines Smatter lighter rugged Tested automaticalty correct programming during production twice prior shipment reverse battery protected voltage regulated Software designed minimize timing error checks input information over 100000 times per second senses rate engine acceleration adjusts timing advance curve ahead instant throttte response Timing completely stable does jump around Static protected full circuit board ground plane Does have mounted away other ignition components ignition systems now have Syncro Spark instalted case WitI retrofit alt brands Hall Effect THE SAME Low pice OF Triggered Ignitions Syncro Spark module lust plugs between ignition module pulse $3995 switch engine No moving parts wear out get out adjustment Comes complete instructions Size 1 x 1 1/8 x 5/32 PLUS SHIPPING & Weight 2 oz 4 oz Deans plugs HANDLING WORLDS LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF SUPERIOR EPOXY-GLASS COWLS WHEEL PANTS & ACCESSORIES Beet Se ng 2 Spark tgn ton CALL NOW 810 677-0213 FAX 810 677-0414 lorders onlyl Send$100 tor Osi n $200 CanadaMonday Friday II iiU$3oooutuidootuSAlOam4pmEST May1997 113 SEND $2 FOR PRICE LIST NEV PIIU IN~PI iTICThJI LLAr E LEE BOB atRLE aIIdletdrsaoile nadeer Call fax write informafion prices TNC ELECTROIdICS -2 WIlflES LANE WOOCSTOCK NY 12498 TEL 914479-8549 FAX 9144794542 B&P Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM new electnc starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever ii added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will lake through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 P roI craft Mag Wheels CNC machined aerospace-grade aluminum barstock Nylon bushings friction-free running long wear Radiused corners high-stress areas Fivespoke mag wheel functional good looks Exclusive RWLOCK Tire Retention System maximum holding power Regessed renter hub keep wheel collar inside gim Hub length sized fit 5/32 axles including Lite-FUghts Aluminum C-Clip Axles Durable lightweight flat-spot resistant foam tires tread design smooth ground good looks ement foam tires nylon readily available VISA Master Card welcome Dealer inquiries invited call write Precision Model Products 3 Hix St nia Michigan 48154 313 464-8594 Fund pounds sterling drawn bank branch UK Keith Hoover author piece VHTL British forum course same Keith Hoover edited excellent NFFS Book Power Models fly type power 020 Replica FtC need book dont fly power still some useful articles construction covering model retrieval Order Fred Terzian NFFS Publications 4858 Moorpark Ave San Jose CA 95129 youre check Fred about availability Free Flight Forum 1996 often has some copies British publications available will save trouble dealing international bank drafts money orders NFFS News NFFS stands National Free Flight Societythe official Special Interest Group aspects Free Flight country New president Bob Stalick former Free Flight columnist now-defunct Model Builder magazine new membership director Hank Nystrom Texas Timers fame Big thanks Ed Sullivan handling chores past Dues $20 per year includes years subscription Free Flight NFFS Digest 10-times-a-year magazine covers aspects Free Flight design construction flying fly type Free Flight should belong NFFS Send membership application Hank Nystrom NFFS Membership Chairman 3317 Pine Timbers Dr Johnson City TN 37604 Please make check payable NFFS sure include AMA number member NFFS 114 Model Aviation 4JET PILOTS ORGANIZATION PRESENTS FRIDAY SATURDAY & SUNDAY -JUNE 13 14 & 15 1997 Public will witness best Ducted Fan & Turbine Power Aircraft AMA National Flying Site Muncie Indiana $2000 Advanced Enty Fee $2500 Day Event additional information con tact Dave Bloomer Contest Director 604 S East Street nfield IN 46168 317 839-4449 evenings weekends JPO Applications available site AMA & JPO Membership Required facturers Displays Demonstrations interested Free Flight might want take advantage special offer back issues Free Flight Twenty dollars will get approximately 30 copies different Its great way get up speed NFFS member will course have back issues So order extra set pass out club meetings put around local hobby shops give anyone might interested Its great recruiting tool Order NFFS Publications Huffysupplies limited Better Bits last few years have using brad-point bits drilling balsa plywood basswood bits look like standard twist drill point has two small spurs outer edges much-sharper point center use long sharp point allows precise location bit start hole Best spurs give cleaner cut very little breakthrough back side have found brad-point bits best way drill Kevlar motor tubes pylons minimum amount fraying Brad-point bits little expensive standard twist drills Sizes /s inch 1/2 inch A6 increments available good hardware home-center stores Metric brad-point bits also available few mail-order woodworking suppliers Sizes 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10mm handy need fit European hardware such wing wires rear pegs source both inch metric brad-point bits Wood Craft 210 Wood County Industrial Park Box 1686 Parkersburg WV 26102-1686 tollfree number credit-card orders 800 225-1153 customer service 800 535-4482 S ENGINEERING INC PO BOX 263 AMHERST OHIO 44001 ***KIT #26 THE CURTISS BF2C-1 HAWK III US NAVY AND EXPORT FIGHTER jcale1 *58 span Rubber Powered Free Flight Scale Kit includes printed plans printwood stripwood decais Japanese tissue plastic prop hardware rubber formed plastic canopy Price $25 kit DIUS $4 shioDina Catalog $2 free order E-mail AOL dielsengr dieIsengrkeIInetCOm rnrn Triihi Giants i PJL1LHelp Promote EAAAbAI'.I HIG _ _Non-Competitive ,,, Fl ying Large RIC Air Craft i I IMAA membership includes quarterly magazine High Flight I I MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION l NEW l RENEWAL Date_________19 Yearly Dues $1500 USA $2000 US Canada & Mexico $3000 US Elsewhere Make CHECK MONEY ORDER Payable INTERNATIONAL MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC I Name _________________ Phone ___________ I Street ______________________________________ P0 Box/Route Box ________________ AA _________ AMAState/ProvinceZip iNumber_______ MAAC _______Chapter L TO IMAA Secretary DONE VINEYARD 2055 HilIdale Road na KS 67401 rn rn rn rn mm rn rn May1997 115 SCALE CATALOGS SPPS160SuperseCmflJOflPI5n5 $500 SPPS 1200 Dozumentatiai Ptotra 3Vs$500 ASP M1eIAiraaft Corstucn Pra$500 ASP SeAJraaft Drawings 3Vs$500 Add $500 Es Air Overseas 1/5 Sc WINNIE MAE 100 2 Pc Wing Plans $3700 LOCKHEED VEGA Jim Pepinos SCALE PLANS & PHOTO SERVICE 3209 Madison Ave Greensboro NC 27403 VIsa/MC PHONE/FAX 910 292-5239 I4IfOItYCIIgNPffSYCII can ia/Iy 1w/i poued

Author: L. Joyner


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/05
Page Numbers: 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115

FREE FLIGHT DURATION JUNIORS For last ten years Juniors 18 under have own separate World Championships Free Flight give idea what program can have asked Sandy Miller relate familys experiences As mother former Junior Free Flight Team member would like encourage Junior modelers families fellow modelers become involved program program has much offer kids terrific role models healthy competition skill-building friendship family activityits hard find reason involved Jody became member program age 13 Jim Bradley others took Jody under wings speak Obviously Jody benefited greatly attention well modeling expertise family put time effort building practice flying traveling contests together have memories lot special weekends friends look back smiles escapades involving models stuck treetops Jody fortunate enough make 92 94 Junior teams traveled Slovakia Ukraine fly Championships No Social Studies class can compete chance see firsthand other cultures ways living Jody has seen opera Kiev cathedrals scars World War II shelling Budapest remnants Communism Slovakia has made friends acquaintances over Europe Ill never forget seeing kids Britain several other countrieskids didnt know week beforesprinting down runway whipping shirts air help Jodys last-round flight max 92 program has meant much him paid own way go Poland 96 team assistant manager advised patched planes chased helped whatever way could can see gained much gave Members team placed second sixth Wakefield progressing way seven-minute flyoff round Another member team David Ellis just won King Orange FlA flyoff against Open competitors entire modeling community will continue benefit young serious competitors fostered Junior Free Flight Program program needs time effort dollars modelers over country numbers have dwindled getting new modelers involved good idea Please give hand young competitor area send send contribution AMA another team can go Junior Champs rewards will enormous Blame Miller Sandys husband Jody s dad program administrators working select 1998 US Junior Team Jim Parker heads Subcommittee Junior Team Selection Bob Sifleet also committee member Blame points out big rules change next Junior Champs will substitution FlJ larger FlC Power models Most /2A models meet F1J rules FlA Nordic glider FlB Wakefield rubber power will continue flown Junior Free Flight Team receives no official funds dependent contributions supportive caring modelers Any contributions should sent directly AMA note specially identifying contribution Junior Free Flight Program sure check column next month information about Junior Team Free Flight Forum British equivalent own National Free Flight Society Symposium Sympo called Free Flight Forum latest edition includes wide variety papers topics ranging Scale FlC power Flapped Power Models Phil Ball explores history future variable-camber wings FiC Like pieces Forum short theory long practical firsthand information Included details various hinge techniques flap 110 Model Aviation High Thrust Line VHTL proponent Keith Hoover shows John Epleys version Keiths new Heron F1JIA design David Ellis won FlA King Orange Art Ellis holds FlA glider son David Palm Bay Florida beating several former sets timer David former US Junior Open team members Miller photo FF Team member Miller photo -12-r21 WARPS slight washout tip %2 Model covered heavyweight modelspan Total weight 26 oz balsa sheet lOg wire wing joiner Bladder tank engin brake VIT first 2 models bunt others 0I tail spars %2 sq balsa coca D0 C o 42 CDCI 0CD CD I_ ICi C I%~ Cn 4 Cd -I CD mc 10 I71 I0 -n C Cn CD CD V 0 I0 CD cx1 ICI 0 jail rib Fi /16X 1A balsa -- 1kx1k spruce wing main panel 1h balsa 1kx1/4 spruceall ribs 1Ae lsa - tip spars /a sq balsa Jazzer 29 Open power George Fuller Supplied FFF drawn FFnScale 18 dimensions ins May1997 111 0S FEATHER CUT creates new standard ease accuracy cutting white blue foam wing cores ds off Precise single wire tracking concert micro-adjustable balance weights guided exclusive three-point tracking system guarantees ripple-free surfaces No trailing edge burn-out common two wire systems Couple FEATHER CUT Tekoas THERMAL GENERATOR fool proof temperature control youll Pro. first time out Cuts straight taper wings fins stabilizers matically ts tape edge workbench dining table stores its own heavy duty mailing tube lete kit anodized plated components no hardware store trips ructions include cutting first wing ng templates dd Bow 40 52 Available Power supply required Guaranteed out perform rest Simply best TEKOA THE CENTER OF DESIGN 49380 SKYHARBOR WAY FEATHER CUT $14950 S & H THERMAL GENERATOR Power Supply $11950 S & H Precision Miter Sander Sanding Tool Miter Sander allows craftsman sand very accurate angles Perfect truss construction angle its complement can sanded easily accurately using Miter Sander adjustable fence swings through arc precise degree marks allows modeler make accurate repeatable angles tight fits mitered corners Miter Sander constructed durable hardwood glass filled nylon sanding block comes two different grits replaceable sandpaper Miter Sander excellent tool hobby requirements including model airplane ship parts model railroad train layouts miniatures doll houses FOURMOST PRODUCTS Look other great products trom Fourmost nearest hobby dealer direct orders include $3 50 Shipping 4040 24th Avenue Forest Grove OR 97116 Summer flying field. new leanut Scale Mustang takng sky Flyng cr-des roun famous Zero.. ~tjhfSIO Nite 2& ng afloat minutes reck Wolymers can help dreams come true kits supplies Peck-Pe4mers Phone 619 448-1818 Fax 619448-1833 PO Box 710399-MA Santee CA 92072-0399 Send $400 full catalog mechanisms Ball has used own flappers "My Approach Power Flying George Fuller details latest Open Power model designer Dixielander 1961 Nats opportunity watch George fly ETA 29-powered Dixielander believe slightly larger E-Type Dixielander rather 350-square-inch standard model got very very high Georges new Jazzer 29 still carries familiar rear-mounted fin undercambered wing Dixielander distinctive pylon has given way shoulder-wing configuration see drawing Power Superligre 29 Wing area about 450 square inches all-up weight 26 ounces "Indoor Foam Scale Models Peter Smart Indoor Scale Foamthe Norwich Way Richard Crossley discuss alternative familiar stick-and-tissue construction small rubber-powered Scale models Using standard foam insulation carve sand foam shape much like building solid scale display model fuselage hollowed out undercambered sanded wings light spray enamel finishes project Advantages low cost quick construction ability duplicate look stressed-skin construction latter particular advantage modeling aircraft Second World War Subjects would difficult build using traditional methods can easily attempted Examples shown include 28-inch-span Avro Lancaster four rubber motors turning yogurt pot blades twin-engined Westland Whirlwind attractive least-modeled twin engine fighters war Lancaster turns ROG Rise Off Ground flights around 30 seconds "F lB Development Bob Cheesley Phil Uden takes very close look 112 Model Aviation ice $1995 Product No FOR 154 w 59th Street Chicago Illinois 60638 Phone 312 586-8503 Fax 312 586-8556 Wakefield-class rubber models two modelers have collaborated bit theory 12-page article deals construction model components lot good ideas especially want try casting own carbon-fiber stab mounts other parts Simplicity Free Flight Power Keith Hoover offers look Very High Thrust Line VHTL alternative timer-operated Variable Incidence Tailplane VIT idea simply stated mount engine well above wing create nosedown moment counteracts increased lift wing under power course its bit complicated does eliminate need mechanical gadgets interesting item forum debate between Martin Dilly John ODonnell over Builder Model rule requirement flier build own models eliminated few years ago international Free Flight classes Great Britain United States Builder Model rule still enforced domestic classes Britain rule also enforced FAI events except international Stonehenge Cup Martin proponent eliminating rule argues almost impossible enforce emphasis should placed model flying rather model building John argues aeromodelling embraces whole package designing building trimming competing Both gentlemen offer persuasive arguments respective points view would like order Free Flight Forum 1996 can write Martin Dilly 20 Links Road West Wickham Kent BR4 OQW England cost 770 pounds sterling includes airmail postage Checks should payable BMFA F/F Team Support operate 3 trom prop qualify coerponerrit good sunny & cloudy days Vti15AIL 2/3 blade swifth lOW UPKEEP ry intluded crystal oscillator control 100000 rpm props & fans 150000 rpm turlanes ACCURATE 00005% t0C 70C RESOLUTION 110 rpm readout 311rpm now avalable SUSEABLElarge LCD & steady readings easy carb adjustment T-ON OWEN LESS HASSLE MORE FUN Dieselize Davis Diesel Its Awesome *k ECjiNO DAVIS MODIL PRODUCTS 4 1050% Power Same Easy Starting No Glow Plugs Runs llvice Long Scak Sound P0 Box 141 Dept MA ord CT 06460 877-1 complete information packet send $400 credit applied first order new Snycro Spark Microprocessor built surface mount technology Robotic machines Smatter lighter rugged Tested automaticalty correct programming during production twice prior shipment reverse battery protected voltage regulated Software designed minimize timing error checks input information over 100000 times per second senses rate engine acceleration adjusts timing advance curve ahead instant throttte response Timing completely stable does jump around Static protected full circuit board ground plane Does have mounted away other ignition components ignition systems now have Syncro Spark instalted case WitI retrofit alt brands Hall Effect THE SAME Low pice OF Triggered Ignitions Syncro Spark module lust plugs between ignition module pulse $3995 switch engine No moving parts wear out get out adjustment Comes complete instructions Size 1 x 1 1/8 x 5/32 PLUS SHIPPING & Weight 2 oz 4 oz Deans plugs HANDLING WORLDS LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF SUPERIOR EPOXY-GLASS COWLS WHEEL PANTS & ACCESSORIES Beet Se ng 2 Spark tgn ton CALL NOW 810 677-0213 FAX 810 677-0414 lorders onlyl Send$100 tor Osi n $200 CanadaMonday Friday II iiU$3oooutuidootuSAlOam4pmEST May1997 113 SEND $2 FOR PRICE LIST NEV PIIU IN~PI iTICThJI LLAr E LEE BOB atRLE aIIdletdrsaoile nadeer Call fax write informafion prices TNC ELECTROIdICS -2 WIlflES LANE WOOCSTOCK NY 12498 TEL 914479-8549 FAX 9144794542 B&P Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM new electnc starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever ii added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will lake through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 P roI craft Mag Wheels CNC machined aerospace-grade aluminum barstock Nylon bushings friction-free running long wear Radiused corners high-stress areas Fivespoke mag wheel functional good looks Exclusive RWLOCK Tire Retention System maximum holding power Regessed renter hub keep wheel collar inside gim Hub length sized fit 5/32 axles including Lite-FUghts Aluminum C-Clip Axles Durable lightweight flat-spot resistant foam tires tread design smooth ground good looks ement foam tires nylon readily available VISA Master Card welcome Dealer inquiries invited call write Precision Model Products 3 Hix St nia Michigan 48154 313 464-8594 Fund pounds sterling drawn bank branch UK Keith Hoover author piece VHTL British forum course same Keith Hoover edited excellent NFFS Book Power Models fly type power 020 Replica FtC need book dont fly power still some useful articles construction covering model retrieval Order Fred Terzian NFFS Publications 4858 Moorpark Ave San Jose CA 95129 youre check Fred about availability Free Flight Forum 1996 often has some copies British publications available will save trouble dealing international bank drafts money orders NFFS News NFFS stands National Free Flight Societythe official Special Interest Group aspects Free Flight country New president Bob Stalick former Free Flight columnist now-defunct Model Builder magazine new membership director Hank Nystrom Texas Timers fame Big thanks Ed Sullivan handling chores past Dues $20 per year includes years subscription Free Flight NFFS Digest 10-times-a-year magazine covers aspects Free Flight design construction flying fly type Free Flight should belong NFFS Send membership application Hank Nystrom NFFS Membership Chairman 3317 Pine Timbers Dr Johnson City TN 37604 Please make check payable NFFS sure include AMA number member NFFS 114 Model Aviation 4JET PILOTS ORGANIZATION PRESENTS FRIDAY SATURDAY & SUNDAY -JUNE 13 14 & 15 1997 Public will witness best Ducted Fan & Turbine Power Aircraft AMA National Flying Site Muncie Indiana $2000 Advanced Enty Fee $2500 Day Event additional information con tact Dave Bloomer Contest Director 604 S East Street nfield IN 46168 317 839-4449 evenings weekends JPO Applications available site AMA & JPO Membership Required facturers Displays Demonstrations interested Free Flight might want take advantage special offer back issues Free Flight Twenty dollars will get approximately 30 copies different Its great way get up speed NFFS member will course have back issues So order extra set pass out club meetings put around local hobby shops give anyone might interested Its great recruiting tool Order NFFS Publications Huffysupplies limited Better Bits last few years have using brad-point bits drilling balsa plywood basswood bits look like standard twist drill point has two small spurs outer edges much-sharper point center use long sharp point allows precise location bit start hole Best spurs give cleaner cut very little breakthrough back side have found brad-point bits best way drill Kevlar motor tubes pylons minimum amount fraying Brad-point bits little expensive standard twist drills Sizes /s inch 1/2 inch A6 increments available good hardware home-center stores Metric brad-point bits also available few mail-order woodworking suppliers Sizes 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10mm handy need fit European hardware such wing wires rear pegs source both inch metric brad-point bits Wood Craft 210 Wood County Industrial Park Box 1686 Parkersburg WV 26102-1686 tollfree number credit-card orders 800 225-1153 customer service 800 535-4482 S ENGINEERING INC PO BOX 263 AMHERST OHIO 44001 ***KIT #26 THE CURTISS BF2C-1 HAWK III US NAVY AND EXPORT FIGHTER jcale1 *58 span Rubber Powered Free Flight Scale Kit includes printed plans printwood stripwood decais Japanese tissue plastic prop hardware rubber formed plastic canopy Price $25 kit DIUS $4 shioDina Catalog $2 free order E-mail AOL dielsengr dieIsengrkeIInetCOm rnrn Triihi Giants i PJL1LHelp Promote EAAAbAI'.I HIG _ _Non-Competitive ,,, Fl ying Large RIC Air Craft i I IMAA membership includes quarterly magazine High Flight I I MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION l NEW l RENEWAL Date_________19 Yearly Dues $1500 USA $2000 US Canada & Mexico $3000 US Elsewhere Make CHECK MONEY ORDER Payable INTERNATIONAL MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC I Name _________________ Phone ___________ I Street ______________________________________ P0 Box/Route Box ________________ AA _________ AMAState/ProvinceZip iNumber_______ MAAC _______Chapter L TO IMAA Secretary DONE VINEYARD 2055 HilIdale Road na KS 67401 rn rn rn rn mm rn rn May1997 115 SCALE CATALOGS SPPS160SuperseCmflJOflPI5n5 $500 SPPS 1200 Dozumentatiai Ptotra 3Vs$500 ASP M1eIAiraaft Corstucn Pra$500 ASP SeAJraaft Drawings 3Vs$500 Add $500 Es Air Overseas 1/5 Sc WINNIE MAE 100 2 Pc Wing Plans $3700 LOCKHEED VEGA Jim Pepinos SCALE PLANS & PHOTO SERVICE 3209 Madison Ave Greensboro NC 27403 VIsa/MC PHONE/FAX 910 292-5239 I4IfOItYCIIgNPffSYCII can ia/Iy 1w/i poued

Author: L. Joyner


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/05
Page Numbers: 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115

FREE FLIGHT DURATION JUNIORS For last ten years Juniors 18 under have own separate World Championships Free Flight give idea what program can have asked Sandy Miller relate familys experiences As mother former Junior Free Flight Team member would like encourage Junior modelers families fellow modelers become involved program program has much offer kids terrific role models healthy competition skill-building friendship family activityits hard find reason involved Jody became member program age 13 Jim Bradley others took Jody under wings speak Obviously Jody benefited greatly attention well modeling expertise family put time effort building practice flying traveling contests together have memories lot special weekends friends look back smiles escapades involving models stuck treetops Jody fortunate enough make 92 94 Junior teams traveled Slovakia Ukraine fly Championships No Social Studies class can compete chance see firsthand other cultures ways living Jody has seen opera Kiev cathedrals scars World War II shelling Budapest remnants Communism Slovakia has made friends acquaintances over Europe Ill never forget seeing kids Britain several other countrieskids didnt know week beforesprinting down runway whipping shirts air help Jodys last-round flight max 92 program has meant much him paid own way go Poland 96 team assistant manager advised patched planes chased helped whatever way could can see gained much gave Members team placed second sixth Wakefield progressing way seven-minute flyoff round Another member team David Ellis just won King Orange FlA flyoff against Open competitors entire modeling community will continue benefit young serious competitors fostered Junior Free Flight Program program needs time effort dollars modelers over country numbers have dwindled getting new modelers involved good idea Please give hand young competitor area send send contribution AMA another team can go Junior Champs rewards will enormous Blame Miller Sandys husband Jody s dad program administrators working select 1998 US Junior Team Jim Parker heads Subcommittee Junior Team Selection Bob Sifleet also committee member Blame points out big rules change next Junior Champs will substitution FlJ larger FlC Power models Most /2A models meet F1J rules FlA Nordic glider FlB Wakefield rubber power will continue flown Junior Free Flight Team receives no official funds dependent contributions supportive caring modelers Any contributions should sent directly AMA note specially identifying contribution Junior Free Flight Program sure check column next month information about Junior Team Free Flight Forum British equivalent own National Free Flight Society Symposium Sympo called Free Flight Forum latest edition includes wide variety papers topics ranging Scale FlC power Flapped Power Models Phil Ball explores history future variable-camber wings FiC Like pieces Forum short theory long practical firsthand information Included details various hinge techniques flap 110 Model Aviation High Thrust Line VHTL proponent Keith Hoover shows John Epleys version Keiths new Heron F1JIA design David Ellis won FlA King Orange Art Ellis holds FlA glider son David Palm Bay Florida beating several former sets timer David former US Junior Open team members Miller photo FF Team member Miller photo -12-r21 WARPS slight washout tip %2 Model covered heavyweight modelspan Total weight 26 oz balsa sheet lOg wire wing joiner Bladder tank engin brake VIT first 2 models bunt others 0I tail spars %2 sq balsa coca D0 C o 42 CDCI 0CD CD I_ ICi C I%~ Cn 4 Cd -I CD mc 10 I71 I0 -n C Cn CD CD V 0 I0 CD cx1 ICI 0 jail rib Fi /16X 1A balsa -- 1kx1k spruce wing main panel 1h balsa 1kx1/4 spruceall ribs 1Ae lsa - tip spars /a sq balsa Jazzer 29 Open power George Fuller Supplied FFF drawn FFnScale 18 dimensions ins May1997 111 0S FEATHER CUT creates new standard ease accuracy cutting white blue foam wing cores ds off Precise single wire tracking concert micro-adjustable balance weights guided exclusive three-point tracking system guarantees ripple-free surfaces No trailing edge burn-out common two wire systems Couple FEATHER CUT Tekoas THERMAL GENERATOR fool proof temperature control youll Pro. first time out Cuts straight taper wings fins stabilizers matically ts tape edge workbench dining table stores its own heavy duty mailing tube lete kit anodized plated components no hardware store trips ructions include cutting first wing ng templates dd Bow 40 52 Available Power supply required Guaranteed out perform rest Simply best TEKOA THE CENTER OF DESIGN 49380 SKYHARBOR WAY FEATHER CUT $14950 S & H THERMAL GENERATOR Power Supply $11950 S & H Precision Miter Sander Sanding Tool Miter Sander allows craftsman sand very accurate angles Perfect truss construction angle its complement can sanded easily accurately using Miter Sander adjustable fence swings through arc precise degree marks allows modeler make accurate repeatable angles tight fits mitered corners Miter Sander constructed durable hardwood glass filled nylon sanding block comes two different grits replaceable sandpaper Miter Sander excellent tool hobby requirements including model airplane ship parts model railroad train layouts miniatures doll houses FOURMOST PRODUCTS Look other great products trom Fourmost nearest hobby dealer direct orders include $3 50 Shipping 4040 24th Avenue Forest Grove OR 97116 Summer flying field. new leanut Scale Mustang takng sky Flyng cr-des roun famous Zero.. ~tjhfSIO Nite 2& ng afloat minutes reck Wolymers can help dreams come true kits supplies Peck-Pe4mers Phone 619 448-1818 Fax 619448-1833 PO Box 710399-MA Santee CA 92072-0399 Send $400 full catalog mechanisms Ball has used own flappers "My Approach Power Flying George Fuller details latest Open Power model designer Dixielander 1961 Nats opportunity watch George fly ETA 29-powered Dixielander believe slightly larger E-Type Dixielander rather 350-square-inch standard model got very very high Georges new Jazzer 29 still carries familiar rear-mounted fin undercambered wing Dixielander distinctive pylon has given way shoulder-wing configuration see drawing Power Superligre 29 Wing area about 450 square inches all-up weight 26 ounces "Indoor Foam Scale Models Peter Smart Indoor Scale Foamthe Norwich Way Richard Crossley discuss alternative familiar stick-and-tissue construction small rubber-powered Scale models Using standard foam insulation carve sand foam shape much like building solid scale display model fuselage hollowed out undercambered sanded wings light spray enamel finishes project Advantages low cost quick construction ability duplicate look stressed-skin construction latter particular advantage modeling aircraft Second World War Subjects would difficult build using traditional methods can easily attempted Examples shown include 28-inch-span Avro Lancaster four rubber motors turning yogurt pot blades twin-engined Westland Whirlwind attractive least-modeled twin engine fighters war Lancaster turns ROG Rise Off Ground flights around 30 seconds "F lB Development Bob Cheesley Phil Uden takes very close look 112 Model Aviation ice $1995 Product No FOR 154 w 59th Street Chicago Illinois 60638 Phone 312 586-8503 Fax 312 586-8556 Wakefield-class rubber models two modelers have collaborated bit theory 12-page article deals construction model components lot good ideas especially want try casting own carbon-fiber stab mounts other parts Simplicity Free Flight Power Keith Hoover offers look Very High Thrust Line VHTL alternative timer-operated Variable Incidence Tailplane VIT idea simply stated mount engine well above wing create nosedown moment counteracts increased lift wing under power course its bit complicated does eliminate need mechanical gadgets interesting item forum debate between Martin Dilly John ODonnell over Builder Model rule requirement flier build own models eliminated few years ago international Free Flight classes Great Britain United States Builder Model rule still enforced domestic classes Britain rule also enforced FAI events except international Stonehenge Cup Martin proponent eliminating rule argues almost impossible enforce emphasis should placed model flying rather model building John argues aeromodelling embraces whole package designing building trimming competing Both gentlemen offer persuasive arguments respective points view would like order Free Flight Forum 1996 can write Martin Dilly 20 Links Road West Wickham Kent BR4 OQW England cost 770 pounds sterling includes airmail postage Checks should payable BMFA F/F Team Support operate 3 trom prop qualify coerponerrit good sunny & cloudy days Vti15AIL 2/3 blade swifth lOW UPKEEP ry intluded crystal oscillator control 100000 rpm props & fans 150000 rpm turlanes ACCURATE 00005% t0C 70C RESOLUTION 110 rpm readout 311rpm now avalable SUSEABLElarge LCD & steady readings easy carb adjustment T-ON OWEN LESS HASSLE MORE FUN Dieselize Davis Diesel Its Awesome *k ECjiNO DAVIS MODIL PRODUCTS 4 1050% Power Same Easy Starting No Glow Plugs Runs llvice Long Scak Sound P0 Box 141 Dept MA ord CT 06460 877-1 complete information packet send $400 credit applied first order new Snycro Spark Microprocessor built surface mount technology Robotic machines Smatter lighter rugged Tested automaticalty correct programming during production twice prior shipment reverse battery protected voltage regulated Software designed minimize timing error checks input information over 100000 times per second senses rate engine acceleration adjusts timing advance curve ahead instant throttte response Timing completely stable does jump around Static protected full circuit board ground plane Does have mounted away other ignition components ignition systems now have Syncro Spark instalted case WitI retrofit alt brands Hall Effect THE SAME Low pice OF Triggered Ignitions Syncro Spark module lust plugs between ignition module pulse $3995 switch engine No moving parts wear out get out adjustment Comes complete instructions Size 1 x 1 1/8 x 5/32 PLUS SHIPPING & Weight 2 oz 4 oz Deans plugs HANDLING WORLDS LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF SUPERIOR EPOXY-GLASS COWLS WHEEL PANTS & ACCESSORIES Beet Se ng 2 Spark tgn ton CALL NOW 810 677-0213 FAX 810 677-0414 lorders onlyl Send$100 tor Osi n $200 CanadaMonday Friday II iiU$3oooutuidootuSAlOam4pmEST May1997 113 SEND $2 FOR PRICE LIST NEV PIIU IN~PI iTICThJI LLAr E LEE BOB atRLE aIIdletdrsaoile nadeer Call fax write informafion prices TNC ELECTROIdICS -2 WIlflES LANE WOOCSTOCK NY 12498 TEL 914479-8549 FAX 9144794542 B&P Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM new electnc starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever ii added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will lake through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 P roI craft Mag Wheels CNC machined aerospace-grade aluminum barstock Nylon bushings friction-free running long wear Radiused corners high-stress areas Fivespoke mag wheel functional good looks Exclusive RWLOCK Tire Retention System maximum holding power Regessed renter hub keep wheel collar inside gim Hub length sized fit 5/32 axles including Lite-FUghts Aluminum C-Clip Axles Durable lightweight flat-spot resistant foam tires tread design smooth ground good looks ement foam tires nylon readily available VISA Master Card welcome Dealer inquiries invited call write Precision Model Products 3 Hix St nia Michigan 48154 313 464-8594 Fund pounds sterling drawn bank branch UK Keith Hoover author piece VHTL British forum course same Keith Hoover edited excellent NFFS Book Power Models fly type power 020 Replica FtC need book dont fly power still some useful articles construction covering model retrieval Order Fred Terzian NFFS Publications 4858 Moorpark Ave San Jose CA 95129 youre check Fred about availability Free Flight Forum 1996 often has some copies British publications available will save trouble dealing international bank drafts money orders NFFS News NFFS stands National Free Flight Societythe official Special Interest Group aspects Free Flight country New president Bob Stalick former Free Flight columnist now-defunct Model Builder magazine new membership director Hank Nystrom Texas Timers fame Big thanks Ed Sullivan handling chores past Dues $20 per year includes years subscription Free Flight NFFS Digest 10-times-a-year magazine covers aspects Free Flight design construction flying fly type Free Flight should belong NFFS Send membership application Hank Nystrom NFFS Membership Chairman 3317 Pine Timbers Dr Johnson City TN 37604 Please make check payable NFFS sure include AMA number member NFFS 114 Model Aviation 4JET PILOTS ORGANIZATION PRESENTS FRIDAY SATURDAY & SUNDAY -JUNE 13 14 & 15 1997 Public will witness best Ducted Fan & Turbine Power Aircraft AMA National Flying Site Muncie Indiana $2000 Advanced Enty Fee $2500 Day Event additional information con tact Dave Bloomer Contest Director 604 S East Street nfield IN 46168 317 839-4449 evenings weekends JPO Applications available site AMA & JPO Membership Required facturers Displays Demonstrations interested Free Flight might want take advantage special offer back issues Free Flight Twenty dollars will get approximately 30 copies different Its great way get up speed NFFS member will course have back issues So order extra set pass out club meetings put around local hobby shops give anyone might interested Its great recruiting tool Order NFFS Publications Huffysupplies limited Better Bits last few years have using brad-point bits drilling balsa plywood basswood bits look like standard twist drill point has two small spurs outer edges much-sharper point center use long sharp point allows precise location bit start hole Best spurs give cleaner cut very little breakthrough back side have found brad-point bits best way drill Kevlar motor tubes pylons minimum amount fraying Brad-point bits little expensive standard twist drills Sizes /s inch 1/2 inch A6 increments available good hardware home-center stores Metric brad-point bits also available few mail-order woodworking suppliers Sizes 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10mm handy need fit European hardware such wing wires rear pegs source both inch metric brad-point bits Wood Craft 210 Wood County Industrial Park Box 1686 Parkersburg WV 26102-1686 tollfree number credit-card orders 800 225-1153 customer service 800 535-4482 S ENGINEERING INC PO BOX 263 AMHERST OHIO 44001 ***KIT #26 THE CURTISS BF2C-1 HAWK III US NAVY AND EXPORT FIGHTER jcale1 *58 span Rubber Powered Free Flight Scale Kit includes printed plans printwood stripwood decais Japanese tissue plastic prop hardware rubber formed plastic canopy Price $25 kit DIUS $4 shioDina Catalog $2 free order E-mail AOL dielsengr dieIsengrkeIInetCOm rnrn Triihi Giants i PJL1LHelp Promote EAAAbAI'.I HIG _ _Non-Competitive ,,, Fl ying Large RIC Air Craft i I IMAA membership includes quarterly magazine High Flight I I MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION l NEW l RENEWAL Date_________19 Yearly Dues $1500 USA $2000 US Canada & Mexico $3000 US Elsewhere Make CHECK MONEY ORDER Payable INTERNATIONAL MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC I Name _________________ Phone ___________ I Street ______________________________________ P0 Box/Route Box ________________ AA _________ AMAState/ProvinceZip iNumber_______ MAAC _______Chapter L TO IMAA Secretary DONE VINEYARD 2055 HilIdale Road na KS 67401 rn rn rn rn mm rn rn May1997 115 SCALE CATALOGS SPPS160SuperseCmflJOflPI5n5 $500 SPPS 1200 Dozumentatiai Ptotra 3Vs$500 ASP M1eIAiraaft Corstucn Pra$500 ASP SeAJraaft Drawings 3Vs$500 Add $500 Es Air Overseas 1/5 Sc WINNIE MAE 100 2 Pc Wing Plans $3700 LOCKHEED VEGA Jim Pepinos SCALE PLANS & PHOTO SERVICE 3209 Madison Ave Greensboro NC 27403 VIsa/MC PHONE/FAX 910 292-5239 I4IfOItYCIIgNPffSYCII can ia/Iy 1w/i poued

Author: L. Joyner


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/05
Page Numbers: 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115

FREE FLIGHT DURATION JUNIORS For last ten years Juniors 18 under have own separate World Championships Free Flight give idea what program can have asked Sandy Miller relate familys experiences As mother former Junior Free Flight Team member would like encourage Junior modelers families fellow modelers become involved program program has much offer kids terrific role models healthy competition skill-building friendship family activityits hard find reason involved Jody became member program age 13 Jim Bradley others took Jody under wings speak Obviously Jody benefited greatly attention well modeling expertise family put time effort building practice flying traveling contests together have memories lot special weekends friends look back smiles escapades involving models stuck treetops Jody fortunate enough make 92 94 Junior teams traveled Slovakia Ukraine fly Championships No Social Studies class can compete chance see firsthand other cultures ways living Jody has seen opera Kiev cathedrals scars World War II shelling Budapest remnants Communism Slovakia has made friends acquaintances over Europe Ill never forget seeing kids Britain several other countrieskids didnt know week beforesprinting down runway whipping shirts air help Jodys last-round flight max 92 program has meant much him paid own way go Poland 96 team assistant manager advised patched planes chased helped whatever way could can see gained much gave Members team placed second sixth Wakefield progressing way seven-minute flyoff round Another member team David Ellis just won King Orange FlA flyoff against Open competitors entire modeling community will continue benefit young serious competitors fostered Junior Free Flight Program program needs time effort dollars modelers over country numbers have dwindled getting new modelers involved good idea Please give hand young competitor area send send contribution AMA another team can go Junior Champs rewards will enormous Blame Miller Sandys husband Jody s dad program administrators working select 1998 US Junior Team Jim Parker heads Subcommittee Junior Team Selection Bob Sifleet also committee member Blame points out big rules change next Junior Champs will substitution FlJ larger FlC Power models Most /2A models meet F1J rules FlA Nordic glider FlB Wakefield rubber power will continue flown Junior Free Flight Team receives no official funds dependent contributions supportive caring modelers Any contributions should sent directly AMA note specially identifying contribution Junior Free Flight Program sure check column next month information about Junior Team Free Flight Forum British equivalent own National Free Flight Society Symposium Sympo called Free Flight Forum latest edition includes wide variety papers topics ranging Scale FlC power Flapped Power Models Phil Ball explores history future variable-camber wings FiC Like pieces Forum short theory long practical firsthand information Included details various hinge techniques flap 110 Model Aviation High Thrust Line VHTL proponent Keith Hoover shows John Epleys version Keiths new Heron F1JIA design David Ellis won FlA King Orange Art Ellis holds FlA glider son David Palm Bay Florida beating several former sets timer David former US Junior Open team members Miller photo FF Team member Miller photo -12-r21 WARPS slight washout tip %2 Model covered heavyweight modelspan Total weight 26 oz balsa sheet lOg wire wing joiner Bladder tank engin brake VIT first 2 models bunt others 0I tail spars %2 sq balsa coca D0 C o 42 CDCI 0CD CD I_ ICi C I%~ Cn 4 Cd -I CD mc 10 I71 I0 -n C Cn CD CD V 0 I0 CD cx1 ICI 0 jail rib Fi /16X 1A balsa -- 1kx1k spruce wing main panel 1h balsa 1kx1/4 spruceall ribs 1Ae lsa - tip spars /a sq balsa Jazzer 29 Open power George Fuller Supplied FFF drawn FFnScale 18 dimensions ins May1997 111 0S FEATHER CUT creates new standard ease accuracy cutting white blue foam wing cores ds off Precise single wire tracking concert micro-adjustable balance weights guided exclusive three-point tracking system guarantees ripple-free surfaces No trailing edge burn-out common two wire systems Couple FEATHER CUT Tekoas THERMAL GENERATOR fool proof temperature control youll Pro. first time out Cuts straight taper wings fins stabilizers matically ts tape edge workbench dining table stores its own heavy duty mailing tube lete kit anodized plated components no hardware store trips ructions include cutting first wing ng templates dd Bow 40 52 Available Power supply required Guaranteed out perform rest Simply best TEKOA THE CENTER OF DESIGN 49380 SKYHARBOR WAY FEATHER CUT $14950 S & H THERMAL GENERATOR Power Supply $11950 S & H Precision Miter Sander Sanding Tool Miter Sander allows craftsman sand very accurate angles Perfect truss construction angle its complement can sanded easily accurately using Miter Sander adjustable fence swings through arc precise degree marks allows modeler make accurate repeatable angles tight fits mitered corners Miter Sander constructed durable hardwood glass filled nylon sanding block comes two different grits replaceable sandpaper Miter Sander excellent tool hobby requirements including model airplane ship parts model railroad train layouts miniatures doll houses FOURMOST PRODUCTS Look other great products trom Fourmost nearest hobby dealer direct orders include $3 50 Shipping 4040 24th Avenue Forest Grove OR 97116 Summer flying field. new leanut Scale Mustang takng sky Flyng cr-des roun famous Zero.. ~tjhfSIO Nite 2& ng afloat minutes reck Wolymers can help dreams come true kits supplies Peck-Pe4mers Phone 619 448-1818 Fax 619448-1833 PO Box 710399-MA Santee CA 92072-0399 Send $400 full catalog mechanisms Ball has used own flappers "My Approach Power Flying George Fuller details latest Open Power model designer Dixielander 1961 Nats opportunity watch George fly ETA 29-powered Dixielander believe slightly larger E-Type Dixielander rather 350-square-inch standard model got very very high Georges new Jazzer 29 still carries familiar rear-mounted fin undercambered wing Dixielander distinctive pylon has given way shoulder-wing configuration see drawing Power Superligre 29 Wing area about 450 square inches all-up weight 26 ounces "Indoor Foam Scale Models Peter Smart Indoor Scale Foamthe Norwich Way Richard Crossley discuss alternative familiar stick-and-tissue construction small rubber-powered Scale models Using standard foam insulation carve sand foam shape much like building solid scale display model fuselage hollowed out undercambered sanded wings light spray enamel finishes project Advantages low cost quick construction ability duplicate look stressed-skin construction latter particular advantage modeling aircraft Second World War Subjects would difficult build using traditional methods can easily attempted Examples shown include 28-inch-span Avro Lancaster four rubber motors turning yogurt pot blades twin-engined Westland Whirlwind attractive least-modeled twin engine fighters war Lancaster turns ROG Rise Off Ground flights around 30 seconds "F lB Development Bob Cheesley Phil Uden takes very close look 112 Model Aviation ice $1995 Product No FOR 154 w 59th Street Chicago Illinois 60638 Phone 312 586-8503 Fax 312 586-8556 Wakefield-class rubber models two modelers have collaborated bit theory 12-page article deals construction model components lot good ideas especially want try casting own carbon-fiber stab mounts other parts Simplicity Free Flight Power Keith Hoover offers look Very High Thrust Line VHTL alternative timer-operated Variable Incidence Tailplane VIT idea simply stated mount engine well above wing create nosedown moment counteracts increased lift wing under power course its bit complicated does eliminate need mechanical gadgets interesting item forum debate between Martin Dilly John ODonnell over Builder Model rule requirement flier build own models eliminated few years ago international Free Flight classes Great Britain United States Builder Model rule still enforced domestic classes Britain rule also enforced FAI events except international Stonehenge Cup Martin proponent eliminating rule argues almost impossible enforce emphasis should placed model flying rather model building John argues aeromodelling embraces whole package designing building trimming competing Both gentlemen offer persuasive arguments respective points view would like order Free Flight Forum 1996 can write Martin Dilly 20 Links Road West Wickham Kent BR4 OQW England cost 770 pounds sterling includes airmail postage Checks should payable BMFA F/F Team Support operate 3 trom prop qualify coerponerrit good sunny & cloudy days Vti15AIL 2/3 blade swifth lOW UPKEEP ry intluded crystal oscillator control 100000 rpm props & fans 150000 rpm turlanes ACCURATE 00005% t0C 70C RESOLUTION 110 rpm readout 311rpm now avalable SUSEABLElarge LCD & steady readings easy carb adjustment T-ON OWEN LESS HASSLE MORE FUN Dieselize Davis Diesel Its Awesome *k ECjiNO DAVIS MODIL PRODUCTS 4 1050% Power Same Easy Starting No Glow Plugs Runs llvice Long Scak Sound P0 Box 141 Dept MA ord CT 06460 877-1 complete information packet send $400 credit applied first order new Snycro Spark Microprocessor built surface mount technology Robotic machines Smatter lighter rugged Tested automaticalty correct programming during production twice prior shipment reverse battery protected voltage regulated Software designed minimize timing error checks input information over 100000 times per second senses rate engine acceleration adjusts timing advance curve ahead instant throttte response Timing completely stable does jump around Static protected full circuit board ground plane Does have mounted away other ignition components ignition systems now have Syncro Spark instalted case WitI retrofit alt brands Hall Effect THE SAME Low pice OF Triggered Ignitions Syncro Spark module lust plugs between ignition module pulse $3995 switch engine No moving parts wear out get out adjustment Comes complete instructions Size 1 x 1 1/8 x 5/32 PLUS SHIPPING & Weight 2 oz 4 oz Deans plugs HANDLING WORLDS LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF SUPERIOR EPOXY-GLASS COWLS WHEEL PANTS & ACCESSORIES Beet Se ng 2 Spark tgn ton CALL NOW 810 677-0213 FAX 810 677-0414 lorders onlyl Send$100 tor Osi n $200 CanadaMonday Friday II iiU$3oooutuidootuSAlOam4pmEST May1997 113 SEND $2 FOR PRICE LIST NEV PIIU IN~PI iTICThJI LLAr E LEE BOB atRLE aIIdletdrsaoile nadeer Call fax write informafion prices TNC ELECTROIdICS -2 WIlflES LANE WOOCSTOCK NY 12498 TEL 914479-8549 FAX 9144794542 B&P Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM new electnc starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever ii added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will lake through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 P roI craft Mag Wheels CNC machined aerospace-grade aluminum barstock Nylon bushings friction-free running long wear Radiused corners high-stress areas Fivespoke mag wheel functional good looks Exclusive RWLOCK Tire Retention System maximum holding power Regessed renter hub keep wheel collar inside gim Hub length sized fit 5/32 axles including Lite-FUghts Aluminum C-Clip Axles Durable lightweight flat-spot resistant foam tires tread design smooth ground good looks ement foam tires nylon readily available VISA Master Card welcome Dealer inquiries invited call write Precision Model Products 3 Hix St nia Michigan 48154 313 464-8594 Fund pounds sterling drawn bank branch UK Keith Hoover author piece VHTL British forum course same Keith Hoover edited excellent NFFS Book Power Models fly type power 020 Replica FtC need book dont fly power still some useful articles construction covering model retrieval Order Fred Terzian NFFS Publications 4858 Moorpark Ave San Jose CA 95129 youre check Fred about availability Free Flight Forum 1996 often has some copies British publications available will save trouble dealing international bank drafts money orders NFFS News NFFS stands National Free Flight Societythe official Special Interest Group aspects Free Flight country New president Bob Stalick former Free Flight columnist now-defunct Model Builder magazine new membership director Hank Nystrom Texas Timers fame Big thanks Ed Sullivan handling chores past Dues $20 per year includes years subscription Free Flight NFFS Digest 10-times-a-year magazine covers aspects Free Flight design construction flying fly type Free Flight should belong NFFS Send membership application Hank Nystrom NFFS Membership Chairman 3317 Pine Timbers Dr Johnson City TN 37604 Please make check payable NFFS sure include AMA number member NFFS 114 Model Aviation 4JET PILOTS ORGANIZATION PRESENTS FRIDAY SATURDAY & SUNDAY -JUNE 13 14 & 15 1997 Public will witness best Ducted Fan & Turbine Power Aircraft AMA National Flying Site Muncie Indiana $2000 Advanced Enty Fee $2500 Day Event additional information con tact Dave Bloomer Contest Director 604 S East Street nfield IN 46168 317 839-4449 evenings weekends JPO Applications available site AMA & JPO Membership Required facturers Displays Demonstrations interested Free Flight might want take advantage special offer back issues Free Flight Twenty dollars will get approximately 30 copies different Its great way get up speed NFFS member will course have back issues So order extra set pass out club meetings put around local hobby shops give anyone might interested Its great recruiting tool Order NFFS Publications Huffysupplies limited Better Bits last few years have using brad-point bits drilling balsa plywood basswood bits look like standard twist drill point has two small spurs outer edges much-sharper point center use long sharp point allows precise location bit start hole Best spurs give cleaner cut very little breakthrough back side have found brad-point bits best way drill Kevlar motor tubes pylons minimum amount fraying Brad-point bits little expensive standard twist drills Sizes /s inch 1/2 inch A6 increments available good hardware home-center stores Metric brad-point bits also available few mail-order woodworking suppliers Sizes 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10mm handy need fit European hardware such wing wires rear pegs source both inch metric brad-point bits Wood Craft 210 Wood County Industrial Park Box 1686 Parkersburg WV 26102-1686 tollfree number credit-card orders 800 225-1153 customer service 800 535-4482 S ENGINEERING INC PO BOX 263 AMHERST OHIO 44001 ***KIT #26 THE CURTISS BF2C-1 HAWK III US NAVY AND EXPORT FIGHTER jcale1 *58 span Rubber Powered Free Flight Scale Kit includes printed plans printwood stripwood decais Japanese tissue plastic prop hardware rubber formed plastic canopy Price $25 kit DIUS $4 shioDina Catalog $2 free order E-mail AOL dielsengr dieIsengrkeIInetCOm rnrn Triihi Giants i PJL1LHelp Promote EAAAbAI'.I HIG _ _Non-Competitive ,,, Fl ying Large RIC Air Craft i I IMAA membership includes quarterly magazine High Flight I I MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION l NEW l RENEWAL Date_________19 Yearly Dues $1500 USA $2000 US Canada & Mexico $3000 US Elsewhere Make CHECK MONEY ORDER Payable INTERNATIONAL MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC I Name _________________ Phone ___________ I Street ______________________________________ P0 Box/Route Box ________________ AA _________ AMAState/ProvinceZip iNumber_______ MAAC _______Chapter L TO IMAA Secretary DONE VINEYARD 2055 HilIdale Road na KS 67401 rn rn rn rn mm rn rn May1997 115 SCALE CATALOGS SPPS160SuperseCmflJOflPI5n5 $500 SPPS 1200 Dozumentatiai Ptotra 3Vs$500 ASP M1eIAiraaft Corstucn Pra$500 ASP SeAJraaft Drawings 3Vs$500 Add $500 Es Air Overseas 1/5 Sc WINNIE MAE 100 2 Pc Wing Plans $3700 LOCKHEED VEGA Jim Pepinos SCALE PLANS & PHOTO SERVICE 3209 Madison Ave Greensboro NC 27403 VIsa/MC PHONE/FAX 910 292-5239 I4IfOItYCIIgNPffSYCII can ia/Iy 1w/i poued

Author: L. Joyner


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/05
Page Numbers: 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115

FREE FLIGHT DURATION JUNIORS For last ten years Juniors 18 under have own separate World Championships Free Flight give idea what program can have asked Sandy Miller relate familys experiences As mother former Junior Free Flight Team member would like encourage Junior modelers families fellow modelers become involved program program has much offer kids terrific role models healthy competition skill-building friendship family activityits hard find reason involved Jody became member program age 13 Jim Bradley others took Jody under wings speak Obviously Jody benefited greatly attention well modeling expertise family put time effort building practice flying traveling contests together have memories lot special weekends friends look back smiles escapades involving models stuck treetops Jody fortunate enough make 92 94 Junior teams traveled Slovakia Ukraine fly Championships No Social Studies class can compete chance see firsthand other cultures ways living Jody has seen opera Kiev cathedrals scars World War II shelling Budapest remnants Communism Slovakia has made friends acquaintances over Europe Ill never forget seeing kids Britain several other countrieskids didnt know week beforesprinting down runway whipping shirts air help Jodys last-round flight max 92 program has meant much him paid own way go Poland 96 team assistant manager advised patched planes chased helped whatever way could can see gained much gave Members team placed second sixth Wakefield progressing way seven-minute flyoff round Another member team David Ellis just won King Orange FlA flyoff against Open competitors entire modeling community will continue benefit young serious competitors fostered Junior Free Flight Program program needs time effort dollars modelers over country numbers have dwindled getting new modelers involved good idea Please give hand young competitor area send send contribution AMA another team can go Junior Champs rewards will enormous Blame Miller Sandys husband Jody s dad program administrators working select 1998 US Junior Team Jim Parker heads Subcommittee Junior Team Selection Bob Sifleet also committee member Blame points out big rules change next Junior Champs will substitution FlJ larger FlC Power models Most /2A models meet F1J rules FlA Nordic glider FlB Wakefield rubber power will continue flown Junior Free Flight Team receives no official funds dependent contributions supportive caring modelers Any contributions should sent directly AMA note specially identifying contribution Junior Free Flight Program sure check column next month information about Junior Team Free Flight Forum British equivalent own National Free Flight Society Symposium Sympo called Free Flight Forum latest edition includes wide variety papers topics ranging Scale FlC power Flapped Power Models Phil Ball explores history future variable-camber wings FiC Like pieces Forum short theory long practical firsthand information Included details various hinge techniques flap 110 Model Aviation High Thrust Line VHTL proponent Keith Hoover shows John Epleys version Keiths new Heron F1JIA design David Ellis won FlA King Orange Art Ellis holds FlA glider son David Palm Bay Florida beating several former sets timer David former US Junior Open team members Miller photo FF Team member Miller photo -12-r21 WARPS slight washout tip %2 Model covered heavyweight modelspan Total weight 26 oz balsa sheet lOg wire wing joiner Bladder tank engin brake VIT first 2 models bunt others 0I tail spars %2 sq balsa coca D0 C o 42 CDCI 0CD CD I_ ICi C I%~ Cn 4 Cd -I CD mc 10 I71 I0 -n C Cn CD CD V 0 I0 CD cx1 ICI 0 jail rib Fi /16X 1A balsa -- 1kx1k spruce wing main panel 1h balsa 1kx1/4 spruceall ribs 1Ae lsa - tip spars /a sq balsa Jazzer 29 Open power George Fuller Supplied FFF drawn FFnScale 18 dimensions ins May1997 111 0S FEATHER CUT creates new standard ease accuracy cutting white blue foam wing cores ds off Precise single wire tracking concert micro-adjustable balance weights guided exclusive three-point tracking system guarantees ripple-free surfaces No trailing edge burn-out common two wire systems Couple FEATHER CUT Tekoas THERMAL GENERATOR fool proof temperature control youll Pro. first time out Cuts straight taper wings fins stabilizers matically ts tape edge workbench dining table stores its own heavy duty mailing tube lete kit anodized plated components no hardware store trips ructions include cutting first wing ng templates dd Bow 40 52 Available Power supply required Guaranteed out perform rest Simply best TEKOA THE CENTER OF DESIGN 49380 SKYHARBOR WAY FEATHER CUT $14950 S & H THERMAL GENERATOR Power Supply $11950 S & H Precision Miter Sander Sanding Tool Miter Sander allows craftsman sand very accurate angles Perfect truss construction angle its complement can sanded easily accurately using Miter Sander adjustable fence swings through arc precise degree marks allows modeler make accurate repeatable angles tight fits mitered corners Miter Sander constructed durable hardwood glass filled nylon sanding block comes two different grits replaceable sandpaper Miter Sander excellent tool hobby requirements including model airplane ship parts model railroad train layouts miniatures doll houses FOURMOST PRODUCTS Look other great products trom Fourmost nearest hobby dealer direct orders include $3 50 Shipping 4040 24th Avenue Forest Grove OR 97116 Summer flying field. new leanut Scale Mustang takng sky Flyng cr-des roun famous Zero.. ~tjhfSIO Nite 2& ng afloat minutes reck Wolymers can help dreams come true kits supplies Peck-Pe4mers Phone 619 448-1818 Fax 619448-1833 PO Box 710399-MA Santee CA 92072-0399 Send $400 full catalog mechanisms Ball has used own flappers "My Approach Power Flying George Fuller details latest Open Power model designer Dixielander 1961 Nats opportunity watch George fly ETA 29-powered Dixielander believe slightly larger E-Type Dixielander rather 350-square-inch standard model got very very high Georges new Jazzer 29 still carries familiar rear-mounted fin undercambered wing Dixielander distinctive pylon has given way shoulder-wing configuration see drawing Power Superligre 29 Wing area about 450 square inches all-up weight 26 ounces "Indoor Foam Scale Models Peter Smart Indoor Scale Foamthe Norwich Way Richard Crossley discuss alternative familiar stick-and-tissue construction small rubber-powered Scale models Using standard foam insulation carve sand foam shape much like building solid scale display model fuselage hollowed out undercambered sanded wings light spray enamel finishes project Advantages low cost quick construction ability duplicate look stressed-skin construction latter particular advantage modeling aircraft Second World War Subjects would difficult build using traditional methods can easily attempted Examples shown include 28-inch-span Avro Lancaster four rubber motors turning yogurt pot blades twin-engined Westland Whirlwind attractive least-modeled twin engine fighters war Lancaster turns ROG Rise Off Ground flights around 30 seconds "F lB Development Bob Cheesley Phil Uden takes very close look 112 Model Aviation ice $1995 Product No FOR 154 w 59th Street Chicago Illinois 60638 Phone 312 586-8503 Fax 312 586-8556 Wakefield-class rubber models two modelers have collaborated bit theory 12-page article deals construction model components lot good ideas especially want try casting own carbon-fiber stab mounts other parts Simplicity Free Flight Power Keith Hoover offers look Very High Thrust Line VHTL alternative timer-operated Variable Incidence Tailplane VIT idea simply stated mount engine well above wing create nosedown moment counteracts increased lift wing under power course its bit complicated does eliminate need mechanical gadgets interesting item forum debate between Martin Dilly John ODonnell over Builder Model rule requirement flier build own models eliminated few years ago international Free Flight classes Great Britain United States Builder Model rule still enforced domestic classes Britain rule also enforced FAI events except international Stonehenge Cup Martin proponent eliminating rule argues almost impossible enforce emphasis should placed model flying rather model building John argues aeromodelling embraces whole package designing building trimming competing Both gentlemen offer persuasive arguments respective points view would like order Free Flight Forum 1996 can write Martin Dilly 20 Links Road West Wickham Kent BR4 OQW England cost 770 pounds sterling includes airmail postage Checks should payable BMFA F/F Team Support operate 3 trom prop qualify coerponerrit good sunny & cloudy days Vti15AIL 2/3 blade swifth lOW UPKEEP ry intluded crystal oscillator control 100000 rpm props & fans 150000 rpm turlanes ACCURATE 00005% t0C 70C RESOLUTION 110 rpm readout 311rpm now avalable SUSEABLElarge LCD & steady readings easy carb adjustment T-ON OWEN LESS HASSLE MORE FUN Dieselize Davis Diesel Its Awesome *k ECjiNO DAVIS MODIL PRODUCTS 4 1050% Power Same Easy Starting No Glow Plugs Runs llvice Long Scak Sound P0 Box 141 Dept MA ord CT 06460 877-1 complete information packet send $400 credit applied first order new Snycro Spark Microprocessor built surface mount technology Robotic machines Smatter lighter rugged Tested automaticalty correct programming during production twice prior shipment reverse battery protected voltage regulated Software designed minimize timing error checks input information over 100000 times per second senses rate engine acceleration adjusts timing advance curve ahead instant throttte response Timing completely stable does jump around Static protected full circuit board ground plane Does have mounted away other ignition components ignition systems now have Syncro Spark instalted case WitI retrofit alt brands Hall Effect THE SAME Low pice OF Triggered Ignitions Syncro Spark module lust plugs between ignition module pulse $3995 switch engine No moving parts wear out get out adjustment Comes complete instructions Size 1 x 1 1/8 x 5/32 PLUS SHIPPING & Weight 2 oz 4 oz Deans plugs HANDLING WORLDS LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF SUPERIOR EPOXY-GLASS COWLS WHEEL PANTS & ACCESSORIES Beet Se ng 2 Spark tgn ton CALL NOW 810 677-0213 FAX 810 677-0414 lorders onlyl Send$100 tor Osi n $200 CanadaMonday Friday II iiU$3oooutuidootuSAlOam4pmEST May1997 113 SEND $2 FOR PRICE LIST NEV PIIU IN~PI iTICThJI LLAr E LEE BOB atRLE aIIdletdrsaoile nadeer Call fax write informafion prices TNC ELECTROIdICS -2 WIlflES LANE WOOCSTOCK NY 12498 TEL 914479-8549 FAX 9144794542 B&P Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM new electnc starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever ii added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will lake through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 P roI craft Mag Wheels CNC machined aerospace-grade aluminum barstock Nylon bushings friction-free running long wear Radiused corners high-stress areas Fivespoke mag wheel functional good looks Exclusive RWLOCK Tire Retention System maximum holding power Regessed renter hub keep wheel collar inside gim Hub length sized fit 5/32 axles including Lite-FUghts Aluminum C-Clip Axles Durable lightweight flat-spot resistant foam tires tread design smooth ground good looks ement foam tires nylon readily available VISA Master Card welcome Dealer inquiries invited call write Precision Model Products 3 Hix St nia Michigan 48154 313 464-8594 Fund pounds sterling drawn bank branch UK Keith Hoover author piece VHTL British forum course same Keith Hoover edited excellent NFFS Book Power Models fly type power 020 Replica FtC need book dont fly power still some useful articles construction covering model retrieval Order Fred Terzian NFFS Publications 4858 Moorpark Ave San Jose CA 95129 youre check Fred about availability Free Flight Forum 1996 often has some copies British publications available will save trouble dealing international bank drafts money orders NFFS News NFFS stands National Free Flight Societythe official Special Interest Group aspects Free Flight country New president Bob Stalick former Free Flight columnist now-defunct Model Builder magazine new membership director Hank Nystrom Texas Timers fame Big thanks Ed Sullivan handling chores past Dues $20 per year includes years subscription Free Flight NFFS Digest 10-times-a-year magazine covers aspects Free Flight design construction flying fly type Free Flight should belong NFFS Send membership application Hank Nystrom NFFS Membership Chairman 3317 Pine Timbers Dr Johnson City TN 37604 Please make check payable NFFS sure include AMA number member NFFS 114 Model Aviation 4JET PILOTS ORGANIZATION PRESENTS FRIDAY SATURDAY & SUNDAY -JUNE 13 14 & 15 1997 Public will witness best Ducted Fan & Turbine Power Aircraft AMA National Flying Site Muncie Indiana $2000 Advanced Enty Fee $2500 Day Event additional information con tact Dave Bloomer Contest Director 604 S East Street nfield IN 46168 317 839-4449 evenings weekends JPO Applications available site AMA & JPO Membership Required facturers Displays Demonstrations interested Free Flight might want take advantage special offer back issues Free Flight Twenty dollars will get approximately 30 copies different Its great way get up speed NFFS member will course have back issues So order extra set pass out club meetings put around local hobby shops give anyone might interested Its great recruiting tool Order NFFS Publications Huffysupplies limited Better Bits last few years have using brad-point bits drilling balsa plywood basswood bits look like standard twist drill point has two small spurs outer edges much-sharper point center use long sharp point allows precise location bit start hole Best spurs give cleaner cut very little breakthrough back side have found brad-point bits best way drill Kevlar motor tubes pylons minimum amount fraying Brad-point bits little expensive standard twist drills Sizes /s inch 1/2 inch A6 increments available good hardware home-center stores Metric brad-point bits also available few mail-order woodworking suppliers Sizes 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10mm handy need fit European hardware such wing wires rear pegs source both inch metric brad-point bits Wood Craft 210 Wood County Industrial Park Box 1686 Parkersburg WV 26102-1686 tollfree number credit-card orders 800 225-1153 customer service 800 535-4482 S ENGINEERING INC PO BOX 263 AMHERST OHIO 44001 ***KIT #26 THE CURTISS BF2C-1 HAWK III US NAVY AND EXPORT FIGHTER jcale1 *58 span Rubber Powered Free Flight Scale Kit includes printed plans printwood stripwood decais Japanese tissue plastic prop hardware rubber formed plastic canopy Price $25 kit DIUS $4 shioDina Catalog $2 free order E-mail AOL dielsengr dieIsengrkeIInetCOm rnrn Triihi Giants i PJL1LHelp Promote EAAAbAI'.I HIG _ _Non-Competitive ,,, Fl ying Large RIC Air Craft i I IMAA membership includes quarterly magazine High Flight I I MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION l NEW l RENEWAL Date_________19 Yearly Dues $1500 USA $2000 US Canada & Mexico $3000 US Elsewhere Make CHECK MONEY ORDER Payable INTERNATIONAL MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC I Name _________________ Phone ___________ I Street ______________________________________ P0 Box/Route Box ________________ AA _________ AMAState/ProvinceZip iNumber_______ MAAC _______Chapter L TO IMAA Secretary DONE VINEYARD 2055 HilIdale Road na KS 67401 rn rn rn rn mm rn rn May1997 115 SCALE CATALOGS SPPS160SuperseCmflJOflPI5n5 $500 SPPS 1200 Dozumentatiai Ptotra 3Vs$500 ASP M1eIAiraaft Corstucn Pra$500 ASP SeAJraaft Drawings 3Vs$500 Add $500 Es Air Overseas 1/5 Sc WINNIE MAE 100 2 Pc Wing Plans $3700 LOCKHEED VEGA Jim Pepinos SCALE PLANS & PHOTO SERVICE 3209 Madison Ave Greensboro NC 27403 VIsa/MC 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Author: L. Joyner


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/05
Page Numbers: 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115

FREE FLIGHT DURATION JUNIORS For last ten years Juniors 18 under have own separate World Championships Free Flight give idea what program can have asked Sandy Miller relate familys experiences As mother former Junior Free Flight Team member would like encourage Junior modelers families fellow modelers become involved program program has much offer kids terrific role models healthy competition skill-building friendship family activityits hard find reason involved Jody became member program age 13 Jim Bradley others took Jody under wings speak Obviously Jody benefited greatly attention well modeling expertise family put time effort building practice flying traveling contests together have memories lot special weekends friends look back smiles escapades involving models stuck treetops Jody fortunate enough make 92 94 Junior teams traveled Slovakia Ukraine fly Championships No Social Studies class can compete chance see firsthand other cultures ways living Jody has seen opera Kiev cathedrals scars World War II shelling Budapest remnants Communism Slovakia has made friends acquaintances over Europe Ill never forget seeing kids Britain several other countrieskids didnt know week beforesprinting down runway whipping shirts air help Jodys last-round flight max 92 program has meant much him paid own way go Poland 96 team assistant manager advised patched planes chased helped whatever way could can see gained much gave Members team placed second sixth Wakefield progressing way seven-minute flyoff round Another member team David Ellis just won King Orange FlA flyoff against Open competitors entire modeling community will continue benefit young serious competitors fostered Junior Free Flight Program program needs time effort dollars modelers over country numbers have dwindled getting new modelers involved good idea Please give hand young competitor area send send contribution AMA another team can go Junior Champs rewards will enormous Blame Miller Sandys husband Jody s dad program administrators working select 1998 US Junior Team Jim Parker heads Subcommittee Junior Team Selection Bob Sifleet also committee member Blame points out big rules change next Junior Champs will substitution FlJ larger FlC Power models Most /2A models meet F1J rules FlA Nordic glider FlB Wakefield rubber power will continue flown Junior Free Flight Team receives no official funds dependent contributions supportive caring modelers Any contributions should sent directly AMA note specially identifying contribution Junior Free Flight Program sure check column next month information about Junior Team Free Flight Forum British equivalent own National Free Flight Society Symposium Sympo called Free Flight Forum latest edition includes wide variety papers topics ranging Scale FlC power Flapped Power Models Phil Ball explores history future variable-camber wings FiC Like pieces Forum short theory long practical firsthand information Included details various hinge techniques flap 110 Model Aviation High Thrust Line VHTL proponent Keith Hoover shows John Epleys version Keiths new Heron F1JIA design David Ellis won FlA King Orange Art Ellis holds FlA glider son David Palm Bay Florida beating several former sets timer David former US Junior Open team members Miller photo FF Team member Miller photo -12-r21 WARPS slight washout tip %2 Model covered heavyweight modelspan Total weight 26 oz balsa sheet lOg wire wing joiner Bladder tank engin brake VIT first 2 models bunt others 0I tail spars %2 sq balsa coca D0 C o 42 CDCI 0CD CD I_ ICi C I%~ Cn 4 Cd -I CD mc 10 I71 I0 -n C Cn CD CD V 0 I0 CD cx1 ICI 0 jail rib Fi /16X 1A balsa -- 1kx1k spruce wing main panel 1h balsa 1kx1/4 spruceall ribs 1Ae lsa - tip spars /a sq balsa Jazzer 29 Open power George Fuller Supplied FFF drawn FFnScale 18 dimensions ins May1997 111 0S FEATHER CUT creates new standard ease accuracy cutting white blue foam wing cores ds off Precise single wire tracking concert micro-adjustable balance weights guided exclusive three-point tracking system guarantees ripple-free surfaces No trailing edge burn-out common two wire systems Couple FEATHER CUT Tekoas THERMAL GENERATOR fool proof temperature control youll Pro. first time out Cuts straight taper wings fins stabilizers matically ts tape edge workbench dining table stores its own heavy duty mailing tube lete kit anodized plated components no hardware store trips ructions include cutting first wing ng templates dd Bow 40 52 Available Power supply required Guaranteed out perform rest Simply best TEKOA THE CENTER OF DESIGN 49380 SKYHARBOR WAY FEATHER CUT $14950 S & H THERMAL GENERATOR Power Supply $11950 S & H Precision Miter Sander Sanding Tool Miter Sander allows craftsman sand very accurate angles Perfect truss construction angle its complement can sanded easily accurately using Miter Sander adjustable fence swings through arc precise degree marks allows modeler make accurate repeatable angles tight fits mitered corners Miter Sander constructed durable hardwood glass filled nylon sanding block comes two different grits replaceable sandpaper Miter Sander excellent tool hobby requirements including model airplane ship parts model railroad train layouts miniatures doll houses FOURMOST PRODUCTS Look other great products trom Fourmost nearest hobby dealer direct orders include $3 50 Shipping 4040 24th Avenue Forest Grove OR 97116 Summer flying field. new leanut Scale Mustang takng sky Flyng cr-des roun famous Zero.. ~tjhfSIO Nite 2& ng afloat minutes reck Wolymers can help dreams come true kits supplies Peck-Pe4mers Phone 619 448-1818 Fax 619448-1833 PO Box 710399-MA Santee CA 92072-0399 Send $400 full catalog mechanisms Ball has used own flappers "My Approach Power Flying George Fuller details latest Open Power model designer Dixielander 1961 Nats opportunity watch George fly ETA 29-powered Dixielander believe slightly larger E-Type Dixielander rather 350-square-inch standard model got very very high Georges new Jazzer 29 still carries familiar rear-mounted fin undercambered wing Dixielander distinctive pylon has given way shoulder-wing configuration see drawing Power Superligre 29 Wing area about 450 square inches all-up weight 26 ounces "Indoor Foam Scale Models Peter Smart Indoor Scale Foamthe Norwich Way Richard Crossley discuss alternative familiar stick-and-tissue construction small rubber-powered Scale models Using standard foam insulation carve sand foam shape much like building solid scale display model fuselage hollowed out undercambered sanded wings light spray enamel finishes project Advantages low cost quick construction ability duplicate look stressed-skin construction latter particular advantage modeling aircraft Second World War Subjects would difficult build using traditional methods can easily attempted Examples shown include 28-inch-span Avro Lancaster four rubber motors turning yogurt pot blades twin-engined Westland Whirlwind attractive least-modeled twin engine fighters war Lancaster turns ROG Rise Off Ground flights around 30 seconds "F lB Development Bob Cheesley Phil Uden takes very close look 112 Model Aviation ice $1995 Product No FOR 154 w 59th Street Chicago Illinois 60638 Phone 312 586-8503 Fax 312 586-8556 Wakefield-class rubber models two modelers have collaborated bit theory 12-page article deals construction model components lot good ideas especially want try casting own carbon-fiber stab mounts other parts Simplicity Free Flight Power Keith Hoover offers look Very High Thrust Line VHTL alternative timer-operated Variable Incidence Tailplane VIT idea simply stated mount engine well above wing create nosedown moment counteracts increased lift wing under power course its bit complicated does eliminate need mechanical gadgets interesting item forum debate between Martin Dilly John ODonnell over Builder Model rule requirement flier build own models eliminated few years ago international Free Flight classes Great Britain United States Builder Model rule still enforced domestic classes Britain rule also enforced FAI events except international Stonehenge Cup Martin proponent eliminating rule argues almost impossible enforce emphasis should placed model flying rather model building John argues aeromodelling embraces whole package designing building trimming competing Both gentlemen offer persuasive arguments respective points view would like order Free Flight Forum 1996 can write Martin Dilly 20 Links Road West Wickham Kent BR4 OQW England cost 770 pounds sterling includes airmail postage Checks should payable BMFA F/F Team Support operate 3 trom prop qualify coerponerrit good sunny & cloudy days Vti15AIL 2/3 blade swifth lOW UPKEEP ry intluded crystal oscillator control 100000 rpm props & fans 150000 rpm turlanes ACCURATE 00005% t0C 70C RESOLUTION 110 rpm readout 311rpm now avalable SUSEABLElarge LCD & steady readings easy carb adjustment T-ON OWEN LESS HASSLE MORE FUN Dieselize Davis Diesel Its Awesome *k ECjiNO DAVIS MODIL PRODUCTS 4 1050% Power Same Easy Starting No Glow Plugs Runs llvice Long Scak Sound P0 Box 141 Dept MA ord CT 06460 877-1 complete information packet send $400 credit applied first order new Snycro Spark Microprocessor built surface mount technology Robotic machines Smatter lighter rugged Tested automaticalty correct programming during production twice prior shipment reverse battery protected voltage regulated Software designed minimize timing error checks input information over 100000 times per second senses rate engine acceleration adjusts timing advance curve ahead instant throttte response Timing completely stable does jump around Static protected full circuit board ground plane Does have mounted away other ignition components ignition systems now have Syncro Spark instalted case WitI retrofit alt brands Hall Effect THE SAME Low pice OF Triggered Ignitions Syncro Spark module lust plugs between ignition module pulse $3995 switch engine No moving parts wear out get out adjustment Comes complete instructions Size 1 x 1 1/8 x 5/32 PLUS SHIPPING & Weight 2 oz 4 oz Deans plugs HANDLING WORLDS LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF SUPERIOR EPOXY-GLASS COWLS WHEEL PANTS & ACCESSORIES Beet Se ng 2 Spark tgn ton CALL NOW 810 677-0213 FAX 810 677-0414 lorders onlyl Send$100 tor Osi n $200 CanadaMonday Friday II iiU$3oooutuidootuSAlOam4pmEST May1997 113 SEND $2 FOR PRICE LIST NEV PIIU IN~PI iTICThJI LLAr E LEE BOB atRLE aIIdletdrsaoile nadeer Call fax write informafion prices TNC ELECTROIdICS -2 WIlflES LANE WOOCSTOCK NY 12498 TEL 914479-8549 FAX 9144794542 B&P Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM new electnc starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever ii added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will lake through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 P roI craft Mag Wheels CNC machined aerospace-grade aluminum barstock Nylon bushings friction-free running long wear Radiused corners high-stress areas Fivespoke mag wheel functional good looks Exclusive RWLOCK Tire Retention System maximum holding power Regessed renter hub keep wheel collar inside gim Hub length sized fit 5/32 axles including Lite-FUghts Aluminum C-Clip Axles Durable lightweight flat-spot resistant foam tires tread design smooth ground good looks ement foam tires nylon readily available VISA Master Card welcome Dealer inquiries invited call write Precision Model Products 3 Hix St nia Michigan 48154 313 464-8594 Fund pounds sterling drawn bank branch UK Keith Hoover author piece VHTL British forum course same Keith Hoover edited excellent NFFS Book Power Models fly type power 020 Replica FtC need book dont fly power still some useful articles construction covering model retrieval Order Fred Terzian NFFS Publications 4858 Moorpark Ave San Jose CA 95129 youre check Fred about availability Free Flight Forum 1996 often has some copies British publications available will save trouble dealing international bank drafts money orders NFFS News NFFS stands National Free Flight Societythe official Special Interest Group aspects Free Flight country New president Bob Stalick former Free Flight columnist now-defunct Model Builder magazine new membership director Hank Nystrom Texas Timers fame Big thanks Ed Sullivan handling chores past Dues $20 per year includes years subscription Free Flight NFFS Digest 10-times-a-year magazine covers aspects Free Flight design construction flying fly type Free Flight should belong NFFS Send membership application Hank Nystrom NFFS Membership Chairman 3317 Pine Timbers Dr Johnson City TN 37604 Please make check payable NFFS sure include AMA number member NFFS 114 Model Aviation 4JET PILOTS ORGANIZATION PRESENTS FRIDAY SATURDAY & SUNDAY -JUNE 13 14 & 15 1997 Public will witness best Ducted Fan & Turbine Power Aircraft AMA National Flying Site Muncie Indiana $2000 Advanced Enty Fee $2500 Day Event additional information con tact Dave Bloomer Contest Director 604 S East Street nfield IN 46168 317 839-4449 evenings weekends JPO Applications available site AMA & JPO Membership Required facturers Displays Demonstrations interested Free Flight might want take advantage special offer back issues Free Flight Twenty dollars will get approximately 30 copies different Its great way get up speed NFFS member will course have back issues So order extra set pass out club meetings put around local hobby shops give anyone might interested Its great recruiting tool Order NFFS Publications Huffysupplies limited Better Bits last few years have using brad-point bits drilling balsa plywood basswood bits look like standard twist drill point has two small spurs outer edges much-sharper point center use long sharp point allows precise location bit start hole Best spurs give cleaner cut very little breakthrough back side have found brad-point bits best way drill Kevlar motor tubes pylons minimum amount fraying Brad-point bits little expensive standard twist drills Sizes /s inch 1/2 inch A6 increments available good hardware home-center stores Metric brad-point bits also available few mail-order woodworking suppliers Sizes 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10mm handy need fit European hardware such wing wires rear pegs source both inch metric brad-point bits Wood Craft 210 Wood County Industrial Park Box 1686 Parkersburg WV 26102-1686 tollfree number credit-card orders 800 225-1153 customer service 800 535-4482 S ENGINEERING INC PO BOX 263 AMHERST OHIO 44001 ***KIT #26 THE CURTISS BF2C-1 HAWK III US NAVY AND EXPORT FIGHTER jcale1 *58 span Rubber Powered Free Flight Scale Kit includes printed plans printwood stripwood decais Japanese tissue plastic prop hardware rubber formed plastic canopy Price $25 kit DIUS $4 shioDina Catalog $2 free order E-mail AOL dielsengr dieIsengrkeIInetCOm rnrn Triihi Giants i PJL1LHelp Promote EAAAbAI'.I HIG _ _Non-Competitive ,,, Fl ying Large RIC Air Craft i I IMAA membership includes quarterly magazine High Flight I I MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION l NEW l RENEWAL Date_________19 Yearly Dues $1500 USA $2000 US Canada & Mexico $3000 US Elsewhere Make CHECK MONEY ORDER Payable INTERNATIONAL MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC I Name _________________ Phone ___________ I Street ______________________________________ P0 Box/Route Box ________________ AA _________ AMAState/ProvinceZip iNumber_______ MAAC _______Chapter L TO IMAA Secretary DONE VINEYARD 2055 HilIdale Road na KS 67401 rn rn rn rn mm rn rn May1997 115 SCALE CATALOGS SPPS160SuperseCmflJOflPI5n5 $500 SPPS 1200 Dozumentatiai Ptotra 3Vs$500 ASP M1eIAiraaft Corstucn Pra$500 ASP SeAJraaft Drawings 3Vs$500 Add $500 Es Air Overseas 1/5 Sc WINNIE MAE 100 2 Pc Wing Plans $3700 LOCKHEED VEGA Jim Pepinos SCALE PLANS & PHOTO SERVICE 3209 Madison Ave Greensboro NC 27403 VIsa/MC PHONE/FAX 910 292-5239 I4IfOItYCIIgNPffSYCII can ia/Iy 1w/i poued

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