FREE FLIGHT DURATION WHERE TO BEGIN As writer thats often hardest part putting article paper someone interested Free Flight exactly get started can often toughest question Just no right way start story often isnt correct approach Free Flight Choosing type model begin will depend lot different factors Lets take look few much experience have modeling related activities Someone has building RC gliders plastic display models could attempt more-difficult first project someone has never held X-Acto knife far away nearest flying site live within easy driving distance Lost Hills other mega-sites build D Gas model other highperformance type available sites small look some lower-performance categories such Rubber Scale P-30 Coupe HandLaunched Glider keep up enthusiasm climb quickly up learning curve need flying often possible What other people area fly Lets face going need some help getting started Its lot easier build same type model folks around Its good idea pick same design nearby moreexperienced modeler flies What physical limitations Some events such Towline HandLaunched Glider require least some minimum level fitness Chasing also requires either reasonable fitness motorbike much money have spend Free Flight like other hobbies sports can inexpensive expensive want make tight budget consider Rubber Scale P-30 Hand-Launched Glider Catapult Glider FAI events Nordic Wakefield Power probably expensive build fly interested competition also need factor cost traveling contests much time have spend Often big deciding factor cost dollars Scale models can very time-consuming can building maintaining fleet Power models Since Builder Model rule eliminated FAI events can trade off building time money buy finished components readyto-fly model much space have can appropriate whole basement shop can build just about anything space limited may need restrict size models build well Are interested competition make easy yourself travel budget check around see what events flown local contests likely local schedule will include least few events simple models What types models interested Some people love sound high-revving engine smell burning castor oil other people like quiet grace glider circling overhead Pick something like extra enthusiasm will help get over inevitable hurdles Tom McCoys impeccable craftsmanship shows closeup crudelybuilt Kordas will fly Are interested latest technology Certain events notably FAI events almost demand use socalled high-tech materials such carbonfiber Kevlar Inmany other events can competitive using traditional materials such balsa tissue fact some events such Old Timer Nostalgia require use materials like variety competitive certain events requires almost total devotion event Often means building essentially same model over over making slight improvements time hope list will help narrow down choices Just note caution based personal experience Select event model build fly very easy have half-a-dozen projects going once never finish 122 Model Aviation McCoy certainly no beginner model Kordas 1939 Wakefield Winner fairly easy build offers good performance Sources Unfortunately Free Flight kits supplies usually available local hobby shop few sources kits supplies help get started Campbells Custom Kits 7233 Signature Lane San Antonio TX 78263 $3 catalog FAJ Model Supply Box 366 Sayre PA 18840-0366 $2 catalog Hobby Supply South 5060 Glade Road Acworth GA 30101 $4 catalog Junior Program As follow-up last months column about Junior World Championships heres what involved being selected United States team Unlike Open team selection program uses centralized finials select three team members event Junior program looks variety factors Its quite subjective says program administrator Blame Miller selection committee evaluates Juniors contest performance modeling resume letters recommendation active modelers Open FAI program idea identify young modelers serious about modeling would hyvias sista5011510 8-6 550 0COply r4 11 III Lii Iii - U Viflgbrygga 2 p1 N til 11 0 0 0 5I t FiA HeIbISa av LARS LARSSON MFK SLANOAN DRAGONFLY Riad 920105 Martin Larsson 10 spryg 1 I 7 -i z C 85 1U 2 Vinya 2904dm Stab- 44Scjrn2 Spannvidd 1980 Langd1040 Balsa dar inqet anes Alla rnt mm 0-0 15 500-J E 0 12 - dl U L Sweden comes simple rugged FlA towline glider would good introductory model young flier June 1997 123 James Whiteside Kalamazoo Ml launchesPeter Baron North Haven CT launches his Coupe-class rubber model 1996P-30 Quick inexpensive build Nats Good follow-on event P-30class good first model ages best represent United States world competition Contest performance will based scores least two Americas Cup contests flown between May 3 1997 January 4 1998 team will selected late January early February allow time make travel pians attend Junior World Championships held summer 1998 Remember FAL definition Junior different AMA definition international competition Junior someone will turn 19 anytime during year case next Junior World Champs means contestants must 18 under 1998 World Championships Juniors fly FlA Nordic towline glider FiB Wakefield rubber power F1J power Although rules slightly different AMA /2A Gas models could also qualify FlJ Remember Builder Model Rule does apply international events someone know interested Junior FAI team selection program write Blame Miller information 300 S Eola Orlando FL 32801 Please include stamped selfaddressed legal-size envelope Junior program offers tremendous opportunity young modelers meet like-minded youth around world just wish something like kid Jays Bird Plans After about five years lot plans Frank Parmenter has decided retire Jays Bird plans business Frank has donated vellums different size Jays Birds National Free Flight Society Now Bob Klipp will spending waking hours running off prints 1996 Nostalgia Model Year Write Bob NFFS Plans 10115 Newbold Drive St Louis MO 63137 price list NFFS plans Enclose stamped self-addressed legal-size envelope lot good plans available types models Long Engine Life * * Use BRU LINE Air Cleaner Completely Fuel Proof Nylon Rubber Parts Cat No 102 Air Cleaner Coarse $299 Cat No202Air CleanerFine$299 Replacement Inserts Cat No 104 Pk/2 Inserts Coarse $239 Cat No 204 PkI2 Inserts Fine $239 FITS MOST ENGINES 25 UP SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBYDEALER IF UNAVAILABLE LOCALLY SEND TO Bru Line Industries Inc P0 Box37S6 Center Line Michigan4SOlB Add $2 50 sh pp ng M ci gan esidents add 4% sales tax 124 Model Aviation L LOSING MODELS. 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/06
Page Numbers: 122, 123, 124
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/06
Page Numbers: 122, 123, 124
FREE FLIGHT DURATION WHERE TO BEGIN As writer thats often hardest part putting article paper someone interested Free Flight exactly get started can often toughest question Just no right way start story often isnt correct approach Free Flight Choosing type model begin will depend lot different factors Lets take look few much experience have modeling related activities Someone has building RC gliders plastic display models could attempt more-difficult first project someone has never held X-Acto knife far away nearest flying site live within easy driving distance Lost Hills other mega-sites build D Gas model other highperformance type available sites small look some lower-performance categories such Rubber Scale P-30 Coupe HandLaunched Glider keep up enthusiasm climb quickly up learning curve need flying often possible What other people area fly Lets face going need some help getting started Its lot easier build same type model folks around Its good idea pick same design nearby moreexperienced modeler flies What physical limitations Some events such Towline HandLaunched Glider require least some minimum level fitness Chasing also requires either reasonable fitness motorbike much money have spend Free Flight like other hobbies sports can inexpensive expensive want make tight budget consider Rubber Scale P-30 Hand-Launched Glider Catapult Glider FAI events Nordic Wakefield Power probably expensive build fly interested competition also need factor cost traveling contests much time have spend Often big deciding factor cost dollars Scale models can very time-consuming can building maintaining fleet Power models Since Builder Model rule eliminated FAI events can trade off building time money buy finished components readyto-fly model much space have can appropriate whole basement shop can build just about anything space limited may need restrict size models build well Are interested competition make easy yourself travel budget check around see what events flown local contests likely local schedule will include least few events simple models What types models interested Some people love sound high-revving engine smell burning castor oil other people like quiet grace glider circling overhead Pick something like extra enthusiasm will help get over inevitable hurdles Tom McCoys impeccable craftsmanship shows closeup crudelybuilt Kordas will fly Are interested latest technology Certain events notably FAI events almost demand use socalled high-tech materials such carbonfiber Kevlar Inmany other events can competitive using traditional materials such balsa tissue fact some events such Old Timer Nostalgia require use materials like variety competitive certain events requires almost total devotion event Often means building essentially same model over over making slight improvements time hope list will help narrow down choices Just note caution based personal experience Select event model build fly very easy have half-a-dozen projects going once never finish 122 Model Aviation McCoy certainly no beginner model Kordas 1939 Wakefield Winner fairly easy build offers good performance Sources Unfortunately Free Flight kits supplies usually available local hobby shop few sources kits supplies help get started Campbells Custom Kits 7233 Signature Lane San Antonio TX 78263 $3 catalog FAJ Model Supply Box 366 Sayre PA 18840-0366 $2 catalog Hobby Supply South 5060 Glade Road Acworth GA 30101 $4 catalog Junior Program As follow-up last months column about Junior World Championships heres what involved being selected United States team Unlike Open team selection program uses centralized finials select three team members event Junior program looks variety factors Its quite subjective says program administrator Blame Miller selection committee evaluates Juniors contest performance modeling resume letters recommendation active modelers Open FAI program idea identify young modelers serious about modeling would hyvias sista5011510 8-6 550 0COply r4 11 III Lii Iii - U Viflgbrygga 2 p1 N til 11 0 0 0 5I t FiA HeIbISa av LARS LARSSON MFK SLANOAN DRAGONFLY Riad 920105 Martin Larsson 10 spryg 1 I 7 -i z C 85 1U 2 Vinya 2904dm Stab- 44Scjrn2 Spannvidd 1980 Langd1040 Balsa dar inqet anes Alla rnt mm 0-0 15 500-J E 0 12 - dl U L Sweden comes simple rugged FlA towline glider would good introductory model young flier June 1997 123 James Whiteside Kalamazoo Ml launchesPeter Baron North Haven CT launches his Coupe-class rubber model 1996P-30 Quick inexpensive build Nats Good follow-on event P-30class good first model ages best represent United States world competition Contest performance will based scores least two Americas Cup contests flown between May 3 1997 January 4 1998 team will selected late January early February allow time make travel pians attend Junior World Championships held summer 1998 Remember FAL definition Junior different AMA definition international competition Junior someone will turn 19 anytime during year case next Junior World Champs means contestants must 18 under 1998 World Championships Juniors fly FlA Nordic towline glider FiB Wakefield rubber power F1J power Although rules slightly different AMA /2A Gas models could also qualify FlJ Remember Builder Model Rule does apply international events someone know interested Junior FAI team selection program write Blame Miller information 300 S Eola Orlando FL 32801 Please include stamped selfaddressed legal-size envelope Junior program offers tremendous opportunity young modelers meet like-minded youth around world just wish something like kid Jays Bird Plans After about five years lot plans Frank Parmenter has decided retire Jays Bird plans business Frank has donated vellums different size Jays Birds National Free Flight Society Now Bob Klipp will spending waking hours running off prints 1996 Nostalgia Model Year Write Bob NFFS Plans 10115 Newbold Drive St Louis MO 63137 price list NFFS plans Enclose stamped self-addressed legal-size envelope lot good plans available types models Long Engine Life * * Use BRU LINE Air Cleaner Completely Fuel Proof Nylon Rubber Parts Cat No 102 Air Cleaner Coarse $299 Cat No202Air CleanerFine$299 Replacement Inserts Cat No 104 Pk/2 Inserts Coarse $239 Cat No 204 PkI2 Inserts Fine $239 FITS MOST ENGINES 25 UP SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBYDEALER IF UNAVAILABLE LOCALLY SEND TO Bru Line Industries Inc P0 Box37S6 Center Line Michigan4SOlB Add $2 50 sh pp ng M ci gan esidents add 4% sales tax 124 Model Aviation L LOSING MODELS. 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/06
Page Numbers: 122, 123, 124
FREE FLIGHT DURATION WHERE TO BEGIN As writer thats often hardest part putting article paper someone interested Free Flight exactly get started can often toughest question Just no right way start story often isnt correct approach Free Flight Choosing type model begin will depend lot different factors Lets take look few much experience have modeling related activities Someone has building RC gliders plastic display models could attempt more-difficult first project someone has never held X-Acto knife far away nearest flying site live within easy driving distance Lost Hills other mega-sites build D Gas model other highperformance type available sites small look some lower-performance categories such Rubber Scale P-30 Coupe HandLaunched Glider keep up enthusiasm climb quickly up learning curve need flying often possible What other people area fly Lets face going need some help getting started Its lot easier build same type model folks around Its good idea pick same design nearby moreexperienced modeler flies What physical limitations Some events such Towline HandLaunched Glider require least some minimum level fitness Chasing also requires either reasonable fitness motorbike much money have spend Free Flight like other hobbies sports can inexpensive expensive want make tight budget consider Rubber Scale P-30 Hand-Launched Glider Catapult Glider FAI events Nordic Wakefield Power probably expensive build fly interested competition also need factor cost traveling contests much time have spend Often big deciding factor cost dollars Scale models can very time-consuming can building maintaining fleet Power models Since Builder Model rule eliminated FAI events can trade off building time money buy finished components readyto-fly model much space have can appropriate whole basement shop can build just about anything space limited may need restrict size models build well Are interested competition make easy yourself travel budget check around see what events flown local contests likely local schedule will include least few events simple models What types models interested Some people love sound high-revving engine smell burning castor oil other people like quiet grace glider circling overhead Pick something like extra enthusiasm will help get over inevitable hurdles Tom McCoys impeccable craftsmanship shows closeup crudelybuilt Kordas will fly Are interested latest technology Certain events notably FAI events almost demand use socalled high-tech materials such carbonfiber Kevlar Inmany other events can competitive using traditional materials such balsa tissue fact some events such Old Timer Nostalgia require use materials like variety competitive certain events requires almost total devotion event Often means building essentially same model over over making slight improvements time hope list will help narrow down choices Just note caution based personal experience Select event model build fly very easy have half-a-dozen projects going once never finish 122 Model Aviation McCoy certainly no beginner model Kordas 1939 Wakefield Winner fairly easy build offers good performance Sources Unfortunately Free Flight kits supplies usually available local hobby shop few sources kits supplies help get started Campbells Custom Kits 7233 Signature Lane San Antonio TX 78263 $3 catalog FAJ Model Supply Box 366 Sayre PA 18840-0366 $2 catalog Hobby Supply South 5060 Glade Road Acworth GA 30101 $4 catalog Junior Program As follow-up last months column about Junior World Championships heres what involved being selected United States team Unlike Open team selection program uses centralized finials select three team members event Junior program looks variety factors Its quite subjective says program administrator Blame Miller selection committee evaluates Juniors contest performance modeling resume letters recommendation active modelers Open FAI program idea identify young modelers serious about modeling would hyvias sista5011510 8-6 550 0COply r4 11 III Lii Iii - U Viflgbrygga 2 p1 N til 11 0 0 0 5I t FiA HeIbISa av LARS LARSSON MFK SLANOAN DRAGONFLY Riad 920105 Martin Larsson 10 spryg 1 I 7 -i z C 85 1U 2 Vinya 2904dm Stab- 44Scjrn2 Spannvidd 1980 Langd1040 Balsa dar inqet anes Alla rnt mm 0-0 15 500-J E 0 12 - dl U L Sweden comes simple rugged FlA towline glider would good introductory model young flier June 1997 123 James Whiteside Kalamazoo Ml launchesPeter Baron North Haven CT launches his Coupe-class rubber model 1996P-30 Quick inexpensive build Nats Good follow-on event P-30class good first model ages best represent United States world competition Contest performance will based scores least two Americas Cup contests flown between May 3 1997 January 4 1998 team will selected late January early February allow time make travel pians attend Junior World Championships held summer 1998 Remember FAL definition Junior different AMA definition international competition Junior someone will turn 19 anytime during year case next Junior World Champs means contestants must 18 under 1998 World Championships Juniors fly FlA Nordic towline glider FiB Wakefield rubber power F1J power Although rules slightly different AMA /2A Gas models could also qualify FlJ Remember Builder Model Rule does apply international events someone know interested Junior FAI team selection program write Blame Miller information 300 S Eola Orlando FL 32801 Please include stamped selfaddressed legal-size envelope Junior program offers tremendous opportunity young modelers meet like-minded youth around world just wish something like kid Jays Bird Plans After about five years lot plans Frank Parmenter has decided retire Jays Bird plans business Frank has donated vellums different size Jays Birds National Free Flight Society Now Bob Klipp will spending waking hours running off prints 1996 Nostalgia Model Year Write Bob NFFS Plans 10115 Newbold Drive St Louis MO 63137 price list NFFS plans Enclose stamped self-addressed legal-size envelope lot good plans available types models Long Engine Life * * Use BRU LINE Air Cleaner Completely Fuel Proof Nylon Rubber Parts Cat No 102 Air Cleaner Coarse $299 Cat No202Air CleanerFine$299 Replacement Inserts Cat No 104 Pk/2 Inserts Coarse $239 Cat No 204 PkI2 Inserts Fine $239 FITS MOST ENGINES 25 UP SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBYDEALER IF UNAVAILABLE LOCALLY SEND TO Bru Line Industries Inc P0 Box37S6 Center Line Michigan4SOlB Add $2 50 sh pp ng M ci gan esidents add 4% sales tax 124 Model Aviation L LOSING MODELS. 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