FREE FLIGHT DURATION VATIONS Free Flight like other sporting endeavors fueled desire winto prove model can fly better competition try win ways designing better models improving engines propellers trying new construction materials trimming models carefully flying smarter other guys Often improvements incrementalslight changes made over years modelseach hopefully little better last Sometimes changes subtle takes very close look see change cumulative effect over time series small changes can marked Other improvements dramatic revolutionary major development such glow plug pylon can change game Free Flight forever FiC FAT Power event would hard think innovative flier Eugene Verbitsky Over last two decades has forefront development FiC internationalclass model Aluminum wing skins bunt transition folding props engine brakes ideas popularized Eugene use term popularize because ideas actually invented someone else Certainly folding propellers least rubber models 1930s American invention particular concept first thought about really important idea developed viable practical option contest flying Comparing Eugenes models flown 1977 World Championships latest model BE 60 flown 1997 Max Men contest shows amazing similarities well expected differences obvious difference wing shape old model used constant-chord center section elliptical tips new model has three tapered panels wing half terminating squared-off tip wing new model much higher aspect ratio fuselage longer tail smallerall aerodynamic changes improve glide similarities meticulous construction careful attention detail Interestingly Eugene using recent developments FAI Power carbon fiber D-box Perhaps does need construction methods noted advantage Easy repair Maybe Eugene doesnt crash models Folding Bed Another innovative modeler former Soviet Union Russian Leonid Fuseyev 1996 European Championships flying new folding-wing power model Although didnt win unusual model certainly attracted attention including Keith Hoover kind enough furnish photos three-view drawings Scatter monthly newsletter Southern California Aero Team subscription excellent newsletter send $20 Bob Wiehle 7039 Wish Ave Van Nuys CA 91406 Named Raskladushka Russian folding bed model launched outer wing panels tucked under reduce drag climb After engine cuts model slows wing unfolds doubling its area glide Although requires constant-chord wing folding winglets help reduce extra drag July1997 115 Ukrainian power flier former World Champion Eugene Verbitskys latest model features high aspect ratio aluminum-skinned wing Leonid Fuseyev cocking folding-wing mechanism Raskladushka Folding Bed innovative FiC Keith Hoover photo Leonids model uses carbon-fiber D-box 23-meter wing shown extended position Tiplets also fold under climb wide tips glide Another tradeoff much thicker though symmetrical airfoil wing climb mode Readers good memories will recall Bill Gieskiengs folding wing power models early 1980s Stoy brothers folding hand-launched gliders same era course could forget AJ Interceptor catapult glider 1 940s come idea has around half century just now surfacing major championship Part reason may some developments such folding wings just plain difficult can mean long often frustrating development time Id willing bet Leonid planted model developing folding bed worth sole goal winning contests answer Probably time spent developing new concept could better used build fly conventional models contests some people motivated just desire trophies Developing new concept can challenging rewarding contest wins several important lessons learned Eugene Leonidlessons apply no matter what event fly important lesson never satisfied status quo model should improvement over last matter constantly asking yourself can make model better aspect model broad questions aerodynamics tiniest detail structure must evaluated re-evaluated ongoing basis does mean new model should completely new endeavor Leonids folding-wing model appears use fuselage tail components conventional fixed-wing models Standardization components HNGE P05 TONS POWER OF mt/EL tZ /3 RUt/AER RAt/OS OAIIPINE IN TIlE MOMENT OF UNTOLDINE 0 0 SLIDE 0 F/SRNU LINE 1407 C 4 N 4441It 01C 0t14 Hinge mechanism uses rubber bands unfold wing end climb Tip airfoil slightly different inner panel 116 Model Aviation Hartill watches Eugene Verbitsky launches FiC model Max Men contest Lost Hills California MODEL No 19 RASKLADUSI1IA trOt Nt-BED85 5 74 45U WE/GIlT AREA IWINE3000- flSS446Id4 STAB16457 NO 4FUSELAEE464 Si 1-TO TAG7803791211T U0 44SE NI. 1/0ISO530110 V-NPOSITIONS 1 ENGINE RI/fl STAB -30 BUY SThR W1N15 WIlES 41047 14 0 ELIDE /STAR STAB -IE allows quicker construction especially special jigs fixtures involved Standardization also makes ground handling flying easiervery important often-underrated factors Another important lesson research what other modelers doing Read model magazines newsletters go contests talk people take pictures Very few modelers reluctant share ideas dont just focus particular event just Free Flight can learn other logical extension spirit cooperation design build several other modelers team approach can speed up design building processes member team can concentrate particular aspect best FAJ events no builder-of-the-model rule team member could build wings another fuselages another work engines props AMA events individual should builder own model can still lot group interaction kitting common design telephone fax machine mail Internet cooperation doesnt require physical proximity Ideas advice materials components can shared modelers literally around world another *SANYO RC-2000 md Cells$650 Ea SANYO RC-2000 Matched md Cells$700 Ea SANYO 1700 SCRC Matched lnd Cells$500 Ea SANYO N 1700 SCRC lnd Cells$450 Ea SANYO N 1400 SCR lnd Cells$300 Ea SANYO N1000 SCR Ind Cells$350 Ea SANYO N800 AR Ind Cells$350 Ea SANYO KR600 AE md Cells$250 Ea SANYO N350 AA md Cells$250 Ea SANYO 600 AA Rechargeable$ 150 Ea SAFT Full C Rechargeable Batteries$ 100 Ea 4 Cell 270 AA Receiver Pk$1000 Pk 5 Cell 1000 AE Receiver Pk$1800 Pk CONNECTORS red black$ 150 Pr WIRE h-MP JET 061 July1997 117 fl7- 5More Metal Find 1 fast a 0 mi range miniatrx & dire o anna finds induct time ZRetrieval Systems N7 905 6574672 770-431-0119 Visa AmEx IF YOU BUILD EM YOULL LOVE EM K & S Engineering offers widest selection metals hobby model craft use Illustrated 12 lengths brass round rectangular square tubing angles channels rod strip streamline shapes also offer aluminum copper tube music wire 4 x 10 inch sheet metal Send $100 complete metal wire tubing catalog K & S ENGINEERING West 59th Street ago IL 60638 Phone 312 586-8503 312 586-8556 Spunaurn-Ib UNUWN EWAUEWWD~ 150 Robinson Road Hudson NH 03051 phone / fax 603 881-5899 Visa & Mastercard Welcome call write full line catalog RO Flight Training Beginner advanced tailored indMdual long-time modeler full size airplane flight instruc tor will make progress fun easy during week stay beautiful far western North Carolina Write call information RC Flight Training 1635 Setawig Rd Brasstown NC 28902 704-389-8968 Plain Bearing Glow 5000 5500 6000 Ball Bearing Glow 650070007500 Ball Bearing Diesel 650070007500 engines include silencer Add $500 P&H per Order Visa & M/O OK 7mIdI edC deciea Carison Engine Imports- 814 E Marconi Ave Phoenix Az USA 85022- Ph/Fax 602-863-1684
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/07
Page Numbers: 115, 116, 117
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/07
Page Numbers: 115, 116, 117
FREE FLIGHT DURATION VATIONS Free Flight like other sporting endeavors fueled desire winto prove model can fly better competition try win ways designing better models improving engines propellers trying new construction materials trimming models carefully flying smarter other guys Often improvements incrementalslight changes made over years modelseach hopefully little better last Sometimes changes subtle takes very close look see change cumulative effect over time series small changes can marked Other improvements dramatic revolutionary major development such glow plug pylon can change game Free Flight forever FiC FAT Power event would hard think innovative flier Eugene Verbitsky Over last two decades has forefront development FiC internationalclass model Aluminum wing skins bunt transition folding props engine brakes ideas popularized Eugene use term popularize because ideas actually invented someone else Certainly folding propellers least rubber models 1930s American invention particular concept first thought about really important idea developed viable practical option contest flying Comparing Eugenes models flown 1977 World Championships latest model BE 60 flown 1997 Max Men contest shows amazing similarities well expected differences obvious difference wing shape old model used constant-chord center section elliptical tips new model has three tapered panels wing half terminating squared-off tip wing new model much higher aspect ratio fuselage longer tail smallerall aerodynamic changes improve glide similarities meticulous construction careful attention detail Interestingly Eugene using recent developments FAI Power carbon fiber D-box Perhaps does need construction methods noted advantage Easy repair Maybe Eugene doesnt crash models Folding Bed Another innovative modeler former Soviet Union Russian Leonid Fuseyev 1996 European Championships flying new folding-wing power model Although didnt win unusual model certainly attracted attention including Keith Hoover kind enough furnish photos three-view drawings Scatter monthly newsletter Southern California Aero Team subscription excellent newsletter send $20 Bob Wiehle 7039 Wish Ave Van Nuys CA 91406 Named Raskladushka Russian folding bed model launched outer wing panels tucked under reduce drag climb After engine cuts model slows wing unfolds doubling its area glide Although requires constant-chord wing folding winglets help reduce extra drag July1997 115 Ukrainian power flier former World Champion Eugene Verbitskys latest model features high aspect ratio aluminum-skinned wing Leonid Fuseyev cocking folding-wing mechanism Raskladushka Folding Bed innovative FiC Keith Hoover photo Leonids model uses carbon-fiber D-box 23-meter wing shown extended position Tiplets also fold under climb wide tips glide Another tradeoff much thicker though symmetrical airfoil wing climb mode Readers good memories will recall Bill Gieskiengs folding wing power models early 1980s Stoy brothers folding hand-launched gliders same era course could forget AJ Interceptor catapult glider 1 940s come idea has around half century just now surfacing major championship Part reason may some developments such folding wings just plain difficult can mean long often frustrating development time Id willing bet Leonid planted model developing folding bed worth sole goal winning contests answer Probably time spent developing new concept could better used build fly conventional models contests some people motivated just desire trophies Developing new concept can challenging rewarding contest wins several important lessons learned Eugene Leonidlessons apply no matter what event fly important lesson never satisfied status quo model should improvement over last matter constantly asking yourself can make model better aspect model broad questions aerodynamics tiniest detail structure must evaluated re-evaluated ongoing basis does mean new model should completely new endeavor Leonids folding-wing model appears use fuselage tail components conventional fixed-wing models Standardization components HNGE P05 TONS POWER OF mt/EL tZ /3 RUt/AER RAt/OS OAIIPINE IN TIlE MOMENT OF UNTOLDINE 0 0 SLIDE 0 F/SRNU LINE 1407 C 4 N 4441It 01C 0t14 Hinge mechanism uses rubber bands unfold wing end climb Tip airfoil slightly different inner panel 116 Model Aviation Hartill watches Eugene Verbitsky launches FiC model Max Men contest Lost Hills California MODEL No 19 RASKLADUSI1IA trOt Nt-BED85 5 74 45U WE/GIlT AREA IWINE3000- flSS446Id4 STAB16457 NO 4FUSELAEE464 Si 1-TO TAG7803791211T U0 44SE NI. 1/0ISO530110 V-NPOSITIONS 1 ENGINE RI/fl STAB -30 BUY SThR W1N15 WIlES 41047 14 0 ELIDE /STAR STAB -IE allows quicker construction especially special jigs fixtures involved Standardization also makes ground handling flying easiervery important often-underrated factors Another important lesson research what other modelers doing Read model magazines newsletters go contests talk people take pictures Very few modelers reluctant share ideas dont just focus particular event just Free Flight can learn other logical extension spirit cooperation design build several other modelers team approach can speed up design building processes member team can concentrate particular aspect best FAJ events no builder-of-the-model rule team member could build wings another fuselages another work engines props AMA events individual should builder own model can still lot group interaction kitting common design telephone fax machine mail Internet cooperation doesnt require physical proximity Ideas advice materials components can shared modelers literally around world another *SANYO RC-2000 md Cells$650 Ea SANYO RC-2000 Matched md Cells$700 Ea SANYO 1700 SCRC Matched lnd Cells$500 Ea SANYO N 1700 SCRC lnd Cells$450 Ea SANYO N 1400 SCR lnd Cells$300 Ea SANYO N1000 SCR Ind Cells$350 Ea SANYO N800 AR Ind Cells$350 Ea SANYO KR600 AE md Cells$250 Ea SANYO N350 AA md Cells$250 Ea SANYO 600 AA Rechargeable$ 150 Ea SAFT Full C Rechargeable Batteries$ 100 Ea 4 Cell 270 AA Receiver Pk$1000 Pk 5 Cell 1000 AE Receiver Pk$1800 Pk CONNECTORS red black$ 150 Pr WIRE h-MP JET 061 July1997 117 fl7- 5More Metal Find 1 fast a 0 mi range miniatrx & dire o anna finds induct time ZRetrieval Systems N7 905 6574672 770-431-0119 Visa AmEx IF YOU BUILD EM YOULL LOVE EM K & S Engineering offers widest selection metals hobby model craft use Illustrated 12 lengths brass round rectangular square tubing angles channels rod strip streamline shapes also offer aluminum copper tube music wire 4 x 10 inch sheet metal Send $100 complete metal wire tubing catalog K & S ENGINEERING West 59th Street ago IL 60638 Phone 312 586-8503 312 586-8556 Spunaurn-Ib UNUWN EWAUEWWD~ 150 Robinson Road Hudson NH 03051 phone / fax 603 881-5899 Visa & Mastercard Welcome call write full line catalog RO Flight Training Beginner advanced tailored indMdual long-time modeler full size airplane flight instruc tor will make progress fun easy during week stay beautiful far western North Carolina Write call information RC Flight Training 1635 Setawig Rd Brasstown NC 28902 704-389-8968 Plain Bearing Glow 5000 5500 6000 Ball Bearing Glow 650070007500 Ball Bearing Diesel 650070007500 engines include silencer Add $500 P&H per Order Visa & M/O OK 7mIdI edC deciea Carison Engine Imports- 814 E Marconi Ave Phoenix Az USA 85022- Ph/Fax 602-863-1684
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/07
Page Numbers: 115, 116, 117
FREE FLIGHT DURATION VATIONS Free Flight like other sporting endeavors fueled desire winto prove model can fly better competition try win ways designing better models improving engines propellers trying new construction materials trimming models carefully flying smarter other guys Often improvements incrementalslight changes made over years modelseach hopefully little better last Sometimes changes subtle takes very close look see change cumulative effect over time series small changes can marked Other improvements dramatic revolutionary major development such glow plug pylon can change game Free Flight forever FiC FAT Power event would hard think innovative flier Eugene Verbitsky Over last two decades has forefront development FiC internationalclass model Aluminum wing skins bunt transition folding props engine brakes ideas popularized Eugene use term popularize because ideas actually invented someone else Certainly folding propellers least rubber models 1930s American invention particular concept first thought about really important idea developed viable practical option contest flying Comparing Eugenes models flown 1977 World Championships latest model BE 60 flown 1997 Max Men contest shows amazing similarities well expected differences obvious difference wing shape old model used constant-chord center section elliptical tips new model has three tapered panels wing half terminating squared-off tip wing new model much higher aspect ratio fuselage longer tail smallerall aerodynamic changes improve glide similarities meticulous construction careful attention detail Interestingly Eugene using recent developments FAI Power carbon fiber D-box Perhaps does need construction methods noted advantage Easy repair Maybe Eugene doesnt crash models Folding Bed Another innovative modeler former Soviet Union Russian Leonid Fuseyev 1996 European Championships flying new folding-wing power model Although didnt win unusual model certainly attracted attention including Keith Hoover kind enough furnish photos three-view drawings Scatter monthly newsletter Southern California Aero Team subscription excellent newsletter send $20 Bob Wiehle 7039 Wish Ave Van Nuys CA 91406 Named Raskladushka Russian folding bed model launched outer wing panels tucked under reduce drag climb After engine cuts model slows wing unfolds doubling its area glide Although requires constant-chord wing folding winglets help reduce extra drag July1997 115 Ukrainian power flier former World Champion Eugene Verbitskys latest model features high aspect ratio aluminum-skinned wing Leonid Fuseyev cocking folding-wing mechanism Raskladushka Folding Bed innovative FiC Keith Hoover photo Leonids model uses carbon-fiber D-box 23-meter wing shown extended position Tiplets also fold under climb wide tips glide Another tradeoff much thicker though symmetrical airfoil wing climb mode Readers good memories will recall Bill Gieskiengs folding wing power models early 1980s Stoy brothers folding hand-launched gliders same era course could forget AJ Interceptor catapult glider 1 940s come idea has around half century just now surfacing major championship Part reason may some developments such folding wings just plain difficult can mean long often frustrating development time Id willing bet Leonid planted model developing folding bed worth sole goal winning contests answer Probably time spent developing new concept could better used build fly conventional models contests some people motivated just desire trophies Developing new concept can challenging rewarding contest wins several important lessons learned Eugene Leonidlessons apply no matter what event fly important lesson never satisfied status quo model should improvement over last matter constantly asking yourself can make model better aspect model broad questions aerodynamics tiniest detail structure must evaluated re-evaluated ongoing basis does mean new model should completely new endeavor Leonids folding-wing model appears use fuselage tail components conventional fixed-wing models Standardization components HNGE P05 TONS POWER OF mt/EL tZ /3 RUt/AER RAt/OS OAIIPINE IN TIlE MOMENT OF UNTOLDINE 0 0 SLIDE 0 F/SRNU LINE 1407 C 4 N 4441It 01C 0t14 Hinge mechanism uses rubber bands unfold wing end climb Tip airfoil slightly different inner panel 116 Model Aviation Hartill watches Eugene Verbitsky launches FiC model Max Men contest Lost Hills California MODEL No 19 RASKLADUSI1IA trOt Nt-BED85 5 74 45U WE/GIlT AREA IWINE3000- flSS446Id4 STAB16457 NO 4FUSELAEE464 Si 1-TO TAG7803791211T U0 44SE NI. 1/0ISO530110 V-NPOSITIONS 1 ENGINE RI/fl STAB -30 BUY SThR W1N15 WIlES 41047 14 0 ELIDE /STAR STAB -IE allows quicker construction especially special jigs fixtures involved Standardization also makes ground handling flying easiervery important often-underrated factors Another important lesson research what other modelers doing Read model magazines newsletters go contests talk people take pictures Very few modelers reluctant share ideas dont just focus particular event just Free Flight can learn other logical extension spirit cooperation design build several other modelers team approach can speed up design building processes member team can concentrate particular aspect best FAJ events no builder-of-the-model rule team member could build wings another fuselages another work engines props AMA events individual should builder own model can still lot group interaction kitting common design telephone fax machine mail Internet cooperation doesnt require physical proximity Ideas advice materials components can shared modelers literally around world another *SANYO RC-2000 md Cells$650 Ea SANYO RC-2000 Matched md Cells$700 Ea SANYO 1700 SCRC Matched lnd Cells$500 Ea SANYO N 1700 SCRC lnd Cells$450 Ea SANYO N 1400 SCR lnd Cells$300 Ea SANYO N1000 SCR Ind Cells$350 Ea SANYO N800 AR Ind Cells$350 Ea SANYO KR600 AE md Cells$250 Ea SANYO N350 AA md Cells$250 Ea SANYO 600 AA Rechargeable$ 150 Ea SAFT Full C Rechargeable Batteries$ 100 Ea 4 Cell 270 AA Receiver Pk$1000 Pk 5 Cell 1000 AE Receiver Pk$1800 Pk CONNECTORS red black$ 150 Pr WIRE h-MP JET 061 July1997 117 fl7- 5More Metal Find 1 fast a 0 mi range miniatrx & dire o anna finds induct time ZRetrieval Systems N7 905 6574672 770-431-0119 Visa AmEx IF YOU BUILD EM YOULL LOVE EM K & S Engineering offers widest selection metals hobby model craft use Illustrated 12 lengths brass round rectangular square tubing angles channels rod strip streamline shapes also offer aluminum copper tube music wire 4 x 10 inch sheet metal Send $100 complete metal wire tubing catalog K & S ENGINEERING West 59th Street ago IL 60638 Phone 312 586-8503 312 586-8556 Spunaurn-Ib UNUWN EWAUEWWD~ 150 Robinson Road Hudson NH 03051 phone / fax 603 881-5899 Visa & Mastercard Welcome call write full line catalog RO Flight Training Beginner advanced tailored indMdual long-time modeler full size airplane flight instruc tor will make progress fun easy during week stay beautiful far western North Carolina Write call information RC Flight Training 1635 Setawig Rd Brasstown NC 28902 704-389-8968 Plain Bearing Glow 5000 5500 6000 Ball Bearing Glow 650070007500 Ball Bearing Diesel 650070007500 engines include silencer Add $500 P&H per Order Visa & M/O OK 7mIdI edC deciea Carison Engine Imports- 814 E Marconi Ave Phoenix Az USA 85022- Ph/Fax 602-863-1684
