FREE FLIGHT DURATION WHY GO TO THE NATS have never National Aeromodeling Championships memory Nats experience youth has faded let suggest few reasons go photographs will hope give some flavor scope particular contest event-by-event results published elsewhere magazine will fill details winners scores Now reasons start planning attend 1998 Nats Site Located Muncie Indiana AMAs flying site best Free Flight fields East Although doesnt have endless open space Lost Hills certainly adequate Category III two-minute maxes wind doesnt cooperate year entire field closely mowed speeding both setup retrieval new gravel road funded generous donation late Tom McLaughlan allows easy access primary Free Flight site south end complex recent loss Galeville New York site Camp Borden field Canada importance having very own flying site cant emphasized enough main problems encountered Nats due unusual northeast wind direction during middle part week Coupled 10-15 mph wind did put number models off site surrounding bean fields especially model strong lift DT set much beyond required twominute max chase motorbike binoculars retrieval transmitter almost essential Friday wind switched around usual southwesterly direction allowing full use field sun wind flying chasing could stand AMA Museum ready offer bit air-conditioned solace chance step back time havent visited museum reason enough go Nats Just about model 90 Model Aviation Shailor Royal Oak Ml won Fl B Wakefield four-way flyoff using state-of-the-art model Interesting wingtip outline Tom Kirschs Franklin KY 05 Max 19-powered Stardust nostalgia model Catapult Glider popular event ages Beth Mekina Dayton OH gets set launch top Senior time engine can think recounting history model aviation favorite spot recreated 1950s hobby shop brings back fond memories fathers DeSoto Hobby Shop downtown Memphis Events biggest problem deciding events fly Since contest spread over five days best approach try fly two events day way can concentrate efforts wear yourself out flying too events day make things easier like events spread out over week example AMA Gas event held day events want fly have models may hit day can keep very busy especially long retrieves wind Mulvihill rubber its progressively-longer maxes turned out retrieval contest contestants returned long flight tales rivers swum trees climbed cornfields combed launch model windy conditions longer flight FAI events both large FlA Nordic glider FiB Wakefield rubber FiC Power mini events FlG coupe F1H glider FlJ power Nats yet another contest garner points towards Americas Cup year-long contest contests fliers accumulate points based placing contests around country seven-round format FAI events easily occupy day flying some less-popular events Nats often contest year fly December 1997 91 Richard Woods Satellite 450 powered Astro 035 electric motor driving 12 x 65 folding prop First Electric wind especially rough smaller models such Ryan Bolligs Electric Piper Tn-Pacer Instant glue saved day Robert Dunham Broken Arrow OK seems enjoying reduced wind better wind direction during 1/2 event Ouch Billy Reuter N Olmstead OH went max stretch Catapult Glider launch rubber broke Wisely wearing ear protection Bob Junk Cantonment FL gets ready fire up C Gas model Charles Caton design Fox 35 powers Spacer Jim Perdue Gallatin TN flew C Nostalgia Popular Sal Taibi design Hardy Brodersen readies elegant FiC power model 100inch span wing utilizes carbon-fiber D-box 92 Model Aviation PLE Vendors AMA-run hobby shop Navy Nats 950s 60s has replaced number individual vendors reflecting cottage-industry nature Free Right suppliers can range larger ones such Lee Campbell Campbells Custom Kits 7233 Signature Lane San Antonio TX 78263 John Clapp FAI Model Supply Box 366 Sayre PA 18840-0366 smaller specialized dealers Set up under individual tents operating out backs vans dealers provided opportunity examine latest merchandise first-handimportant hobby based much mail-order interesting offerings new Lite transmitters being shown Jim Walston Walston Retrieval Systems 725 Cooper Lake Rd SE Smyma GA 30082 transmitter carried model transmits constant signal hand-carried receiver directional antenna used follow signal locate model new Lite transmitters about half weight standard transmitters Range comparable battery life shorter 30 hours versus 100 MODA 2212-F Ultra Lite $135 has 10 mile line-of-site range ground range 1 miles Weight 22 grams batteries MODA 2312-F Long Range Lite $150 offers double range weighs 3 gram Jim also offering bulk packs 30 fresh Energizer batteries #317 batteries December1997 93 See Results FOCUS ON COMPETITION Ed Konefes Wauconda IL gives hands-off ROG Rise Off Ground launch Bluebird Raised tables made launches easier Gil Morris shown Faust Parker maxed-out FiC necessitating Friday morning tlyoff keep models field Gil flyoff winner Unusual steady NE wind shown Kestrel meter available through kite shops Nielson-Kellerman Co 610 494-0602 Top AMA power fliers Bob Johannes St Charles MO Charles Caton Montgomery AL talk over Charles won C D Gastypical outstanding effort Lite transmitter $3999 30 #392 batteries standard transmitters $2999 30 Rod Mogel displaying new electronic timer Intended primarily FlC other large power models digital timer uses microprocessor store desired timing sequence control stepper motor rotates notched disk turn releases conventional levers timer programmed using PC laptop computer first four functions ie engine run auto rudder bunt auto stab can set 1 second increments over maximum period 655 seconds DT function set one-second increments up 18 hours Called timer3 unit weighs 43 grams about same size Seelig clockwork timer remote start switch adds 58 grams timer can used its built-in capacitors charging capacitors before flight using nine-volt lithium battery As alternative on-board battery back consisting three CR2016 lithium cells can used adds 93 grams timer has overall appearance piece aerospace hardwarenot surprising since Rod has spent last 35 years working military electronics Cost timer $300 Write Mogel Model Products 19 Forest Road Utica NY 13501 between flying rubber events NFFS Vice President Jim OReilly passed out catalogs rather extensive plans offerings plans drawn using CAD software clean accurate Offerings include Bob Cahills Hoosier Hiflier 1935 rubber model Sal Taibis Brooklyn Dodger scaled down 1/2 Texaco Frank Ehlings Show-Off Nostalgia Gas model 28-inch-span Bell P-63 Kingcobra Rubber Scale model copy catalog send couple bucks Jim 4760 N Battin Wichita KS 67220 John Clapp FAI Model Supply showing off new Wakefield kit has put together cooperation W Hobby folks Lithuania high-tech Valensa kit features DPR Delayed Prop Release front end molded carbon blades Kevlar motor tube carbon-aluminum tail boom Kevlar D-box wing carbon spars trailing edge rib caps very complete kit includes clockwork timer fitted molded fiberglass pylon Stepby-step instructions include assembly sketches least 94 Model Aviation en Kurth Davenport IA cranks TD 020 second-place Payload model wife Norma gets ready light DT fuse Henry Spence Mansfield TX flew FiC Gas aluminumwinged power models Note tach mounted just above starter Englands Paul Masterman flew several rubber events including Coupe Hes editors Free FIighf News Former world champion Matt Gewain won FlA early morning flyoff Model uses sophisticated electronic timer expensive way get high-tech Wakefield flying kit lists $355 Matt Gewain 1997 Sympo editor showed two new products Composite Structures Technology Box 642 Tehachapi CA 93581 new ultra-thin 001 inch carbon-fiber laminate thats perfect rib caps other reinforcement smaller lighter models other item powdered pigment can used color dope epoxy resin Colors available include arc yellow aurora pink blaze orange corona magenta fire orange horizon blue neon red rocket red Saturn yellow signal green colors bright pigment should great adding color Polyspan twoounce jar $999 Hank Nystrom doing double duty proprietor Texas Timers NFFS membership chairman Texas Timer range includes wide variety engine cutoff DT timers suitable AMA Gas Nostalgia Old-Timer events arent member National Free Right Society Hank will glad help out well one-year NFFS membership includes subscription Free Flight $20 Check Hank about other membership options address Texas Timers NFFS Membership 3317 Pine Timbers Drive Johnson City TN 37604-1404 Models its rather informal structure time-one fly-one format Nats offers perfect opportunity look models up close aflows see other modelers solve particular building problems learn about new innovative construction techniques planning trying particular event building particular model Nats offers perfect opportuaity observe models action Most modelers willing answer questions about models building techniques especially catch during quiet moment away flightline sure bring camera note pad record tips ideas models also just fun watch find Nostalgia gas events well nostalgic models built flew crashed rebuilt lost youth great people still flying designs 1950s Old-Timer models 1930s before time still can fly especially taken Bud Romak s McCoy 60 powered Sailplane covered yellow silk trimmed red made lot noise going up its 20-second engine run got high model field Also fun watch events require ROG Rise Off Ground launch rubber-powered Moffett models term should probably changed LOT Leap Off Table no roll down runway high-powered models Payload Cargo events gas models need bit run get airborne often accompanied body English part flier NFFS Banquet Thursday aight banquet sponsored National Free Right Society provided relaxing change-ofpace flying field Newly elected NFFS president Bob Stalick updated us status Society Jim Haught Ten Models Year chairman announced winners featured 1997 Sympo Tom Sanders Midwest featured speaker discussed role modelers can play helping junior-high highschool students teachers several different national technology competitions number kids involved programs staggering may best perhaps last opportunity preserve Free Right next generation will hearing about programs Model Aviation NFFS Digest People course best reason far go Nats people great chance renew old friendships make new ones else can see members Free Flight Hall Fame Ten Models Year winners spot Youll find willing talk share secrets Bees Are So Slow Lazy Bees slow maneuverable can fly video shows em taking off train tracks flying indoors Short Wing Bees Best windy condi tions aerobatics Can roll per second video shows out ailerons doing rolling circle Long Wing Bees Docile glider-like Aileron Wing Bees Lazy Bee Special doing side slips knife edges inverted flight belier trainers traIners Cox bought license Kadet anything else good pilot flying aerobatic rou tine wih Bee will steal show expert pilot flying anything else cant fly within walking distance home YOU NEED BEE Get hour-long video $10 Guaranteed amazing R/G plane video youve ever seen Price includes Priority Mail shipping next big thing worlds smallest servos & speed controls Clancy has em WES Technlk Servos weigh 27 grams! Amazing Coreless motor linear out put compatible RIG systems sold easy-to-assemble kit WES Technik high efficiency Speed Controls w/BEC weigh 7 grams handle 4 amps also have efficient small plane motors ever sold well special props super lightweight condensor mylar coverIngs Gardner Canc data 219 West 2nd Avenue 5210 Tel 602 649-1534 accept credit card COD orders video FREE clubs & Hobby Shops Please let us know youre hurry well ship order same day C&uwt Wd 54ce Lid 40 LAZY BEE KIT 049 15 size 48 LAZY BEE KIT Best electric 40 LAZY BEE SPECIAL 15 size w/Ailerons 50 LAZY BEE SPECIAL Best Aileron electric 40 SPEEDY BEE 15 25 size mid-wing FLOAT KIT above TREXLER Balloon Wheels 3-WHEEL SET above PUMP inflate Trexlers 72 BIG LAZY BEE up 20 cell electric 60 BIG LAZY BEE 25 60 sIze BIG LAZY BEE Wheel Set BIG LAZY BEE Heavy Duty 3-Wheel Set WES TECHNIK 27 gram servo Speed Control High Efficiency w/BEC 7 grams $59 $65 $69 $79 $79 $20 $15 $4 $119 $109 $19 $32 $79 $60 beautiful Speedy ee built Ken Gardner Murray Utah young man Kens 5 year old grandson Hunter Simpson
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/12
Page Numbers: 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95
FREE FLIGHT DURATION WHY GO TO THE NATS have never National Aeromodeling Championships memory Nats experience youth has faded let suggest few reasons go photographs will hope give some flavor scope particular contest event-by-event results published elsewhere magazine will fill details winners scores Now reasons start planning attend 1998 Nats Site Located Muncie Indiana AMAs flying site best Free Flight fields East Although doesnt have endless open space Lost Hills certainly adequate Category III two-minute maxes wind doesnt cooperate year entire field closely mowed speeding both setup retrieval new gravel road funded generous donation late Tom McLaughlan allows easy access primary Free Flight site south end complex recent loss Galeville New York site Camp Borden field Canada importance having very own flying site cant emphasized enough main problems encountered Nats due unusual northeast wind direction during middle part week Coupled 10-15 mph wind did put number models off site surrounding bean fields especially model strong lift DT set much beyond required twominute max chase motorbike binoculars retrieval transmitter almost essential Friday wind switched around usual southwesterly direction allowing full use field sun wind flying chasing could stand AMA Museum ready offer bit air-conditioned solace chance step back time havent visited museum reason enough go Nats Just about model 90 Model Aviation Shailor Royal Oak Ml won Fl B Wakefield four-way flyoff using state-of-the-art model Interesting wingtip outline Tom Kirschs Franklin KY 05 Max 19-powered Stardust nostalgia model Catapult Glider popular event ages Beth Mekina Dayton OH gets set launch top Senior time engine can think recounting history model aviation favorite spot recreated 1950s hobby shop brings back fond memories fathers DeSoto Hobby Shop downtown Memphis Events biggest problem deciding events fly Since contest spread over five days best approach try fly two events day way can concentrate efforts wear yourself out flying too events day make things easier like events spread out over week example AMA Gas event held day events want fly have models may hit day can keep very busy especially long retrieves wind Mulvihill rubber its progressively-longer maxes turned out retrieval contest contestants returned long flight tales rivers swum trees climbed cornfields combed launch model windy conditions longer flight FAI events both large FlA Nordic glider FiB Wakefield rubber FiC Power mini events FlG coupe F1H glider FlJ power Nats yet another contest garner points towards Americas Cup year-long contest contests fliers accumulate points based placing contests around country seven-round format FAI events easily occupy day flying some less-popular events Nats often contest year fly December 1997 91 Richard Woods Satellite 450 powered Astro 035 electric motor driving 12 x 65 folding prop First Electric wind especially rough smaller models such Ryan Bolligs Electric Piper Tn-Pacer Instant glue saved day Robert Dunham Broken Arrow OK seems enjoying reduced wind better wind direction during 1/2 event Ouch Billy Reuter N Olmstead OH went max stretch Catapult Glider launch rubber broke Wisely wearing ear protection Bob Junk Cantonment FL gets ready fire up C Gas model Charles Caton design Fox 35 powers Spacer Jim Perdue Gallatin TN flew C Nostalgia Popular Sal Taibi design Hardy Brodersen readies elegant FiC power model 100inch span wing utilizes carbon-fiber D-box 92 Model Aviation PLE Vendors AMA-run hobby shop Navy Nats 950s 60s has replaced number individual vendors reflecting cottage-industry nature Free Right suppliers can range larger ones such Lee Campbell Campbells Custom Kits 7233 Signature Lane San Antonio TX 78263 John Clapp FAI Model Supply Box 366 Sayre PA 18840-0366 smaller specialized dealers Set up under individual tents operating out backs vans dealers provided opportunity examine latest merchandise first-handimportant hobby based much mail-order interesting offerings new Lite transmitters being shown Jim Walston Walston Retrieval Systems 725 Cooper Lake Rd SE Smyma GA 30082 transmitter carried model transmits constant signal hand-carried receiver directional antenna used follow signal locate model new Lite transmitters about half weight standard transmitters Range comparable battery life shorter 30 hours versus 100 MODA 2212-F Ultra Lite $135 has 10 mile line-of-site range ground range 1 miles Weight 22 grams batteries MODA 2312-F Long Range Lite $150 offers double range weighs 3 gram Jim also offering bulk packs 30 fresh Energizer batteries #317 batteries December1997 93 See Results FOCUS ON COMPETITION Ed Konefes Wauconda IL gives hands-off ROG Rise Off Ground launch Bluebird Raised tables made launches easier Gil Morris shown Faust Parker maxed-out FiC necessitating Friday morning tlyoff keep models field Gil flyoff winner Unusual steady NE wind shown Kestrel meter available through kite shops Nielson-Kellerman Co 610 494-0602 Top AMA power fliers Bob Johannes St Charles MO Charles Caton Montgomery AL talk over Charles won C D Gastypical outstanding effort Lite transmitter $3999 30 #392 batteries standard transmitters $2999 30 Rod Mogel displaying new electronic timer Intended primarily FlC other large power models digital timer uses microprocessor store desired timing sequence control stepper motor rotates notched disk turn releases conventional levers timer programmed using PC laptop computer first four functions ie engine run auto rudder bunt auto stab can set 1 second increments over maximum period 655 seconds DT function set one-second increments up 18 hours Called timer3 unit weighs 43 grams about same size Seelig clockwork timer remote start switch adds 58 grams timer can used its built-in capacitors charging capacitors before flight using nine-volt lithium battery As alternative on-board battery back consisting three CR2016 lithium cells can used adds 93 grams timer has overall appearance piece aerospace hardwarenot surprising since Rod has spent last 35 years working military electronics Cost timer $300 Write Mogel Model Products 19 Forest Road Utica NY 13501 between flying rubber events NFFS Vice President Jim OReilly passed out catalogs rather extensive plans offerings plans drawn using CAD software clean accurate Offerings include Bob Cahills Hoosier Hiflier 1935 rubber model Sal Taibis Brooklyn Dodger scaled down 1/2 Texaco Frank Ehlings Show-Off Nostalgia Gas model 28-inch-span Bell P-63 Kingcobra Rubber Scale model copy catalog send couple bucks Jim 4760 N Battin Wichita KS 67220 John Clapp FAI Model Supply showing off new Wakefield kit has put together cooperation W Hobby folks Lithuania high-tech Valensa kit features DPR Delayed Prop Release front end molded carbon blades Kevlar motor tube carbon-aluminum tail boom Kevlar D-box wing carbon spars trailing edge rib caps very complete kit includes clockwork timer fitted molded fiberglass pylon Stepby-step instructions include assembly sketches least 94 Model Aviation en Kurth Davenport IA cranks TD 020 second-place Payload model wife Norma gets ready light DT fuse Henry Spence Mansfield TX flew FiC Gas aluminumwinged power models Note tach mounted just above starter Englands Paul Masterman flew several rubber events including Coupe Hes editors Free FIighf News Former world champion Matt Gewain won FlA early morning flyoff Model uses sophisticated electronic timer expensive way get high-tech Wakefield flying kit lists $355 Matt Gewain 1997 Sympo editor showed two new products Composite Structures Technology Box 642 Tehachapi CA 93581 new ultra-thin 001 inch carbon-fiber laminate thats perfect rib caps other reinforcement smaller lighter models other item powdered pigment can used color dope epoxy resin Colors available include arc yellow aurora pink blaze orange corona magenta fire orange horizon blue neon red rocket red Saturn yellow signal green colors bright pigment should great adding color Polyspan twoounce jar $999 Hank Nystrom doing double duty proprietor Texas Timers NFFS membership chairman Texas Timer range includes wide variety engine cutoff DT timers suitable AMA Gas Nostalgia Old-Timer events arent member National Free Right Society Hank will glad help out well one-year NFFS membership includes subscription Free Flight $20 Check Hank about other membership options address Texas Timers NFFS Membership 3317 Pine Timbers Drive Johnson City TN 37604-1404 Models its rather informal structure time-one fly-one format Nats offers perfect opportunity look models up close aflows see other modelers solve particular building problems learn about new innovative construction techniques planning trying particular event building particular model Nats offers perfect opportuaity observe models action Most modelers willing answer questions about models building techniques especially catch during quiet moment away flightline sure bring camera note pad record tips ideas models also just fun watch find Nostalgia gas events well nostalgic models built flew crashed rebuilt lost youth great people still flying designs 1950s Old-Timer models 1930s before time still can fly especially taken Bud Romak s McCoy 60 powered Sailplane covered yellow silk trimmed red made lot noise going up its 20-second engine run got high model field Also fun watch events require ROG Rise Off Ground launch rubber-powered Moffett models term should probably changed LOT Leap Off Table no roll down runway high-powered models Payload Cargo events gas models need bit run get airborne often accompanied body English part flier NFFS Banquet Thursday aight banquet sponsored National Free Right Society provided relaxing change-ofpace flying field Newly elected NFFS president Bob Stalick updated us status Society Jim Haught Ten Models Year chairman announced winners featured 1997 Sympo Tom Sanders Midwest featured speaker discussed role modelers can play helping junior-high highschool students teachers several different national technology competitions number kids involved programs staggering may best perhaps last opportunity preserve Free Right next generation will hearing about programs Model Aviation NFFS Digest People course best reason far go Nats people great chance renew old friendships make new ones else can see members Free Flight Hall Fame Ten Models Year winners spot Youll find willing talk share secrets Bees Are So Slow Lazy Bees slow maneuverable can fly video shows em taking off train tracks flying indoors Short Wing Bees Best windy condi tions aerobatics Can roll per second video shows out ailerons doing rolling circle Long Wing Bees Docile glider-like Aileron Wing Bees Lazy Bee Special doing side slips knife edges inverted flight belier trainers traIners Cox bought license Kadet anything else good pilot flying aerobatic rou tine wih Bee will steal show expert pilot flying anything else cant fly within walking distance home YOU NEED BEE Get hour-long video $10 Guaranteed amazing R/G plane video youve ever seen Price includes Priority Mail shipping next big thing worlds smallest servos & speed controls Clancy has em WES Technlk Servos weigh 27 grams! Amazing Coreless motor linear out put compatible RIG systems sold easy-to-assemble kit WES Technik high efficiency Speed Controls w/BEC weigh 7 grams handle 4 amps also have efficient small plane motors ever sold well special props super lightweight condensor mylar coverIngs Gardner Canc data 219 West 2nd Avenue 5210 Tel 602 649-1534 accept credit card COD orders video FREE clubs & Hobby Shops Please let us know youre hurry well ship order same day C&uwt Wd 54ce Lid 40 LAZY BEE KIT 049 15 size 48 LAZY BEE KIT Best electric 40 LAZY BEE SPECIAL 15 size w/Ailerons 50 LAZY BEE SPECIAL Best Aileron electric 40 SPEEDY BEE 15 25 size mid-wing FLOAT KIT above TREXLER Balloon Wheels 3-WHEEL SET above PUMP inflate Trexlers 72 BIG LAZY BEE up 20 cell electric 60 BIG LAZY BEE 25 60 sIze BIG LAZY BEE Wheel Set BIG LAZY BEE Heavy Duty 3-Wheel Set WES TECHNIK 27 gram servo Speed Control High Efficiency w/BEC 7 grams $59 $65 $69 $79 $79 $20 $15 $4 $119 $109 $19 $32 $79 $60 beautiful Speedy ee built Ken Gardner Murray Utah young man Kens 5 year old grandson Hunter Simpson
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/12
Page Numbers: 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95
FREE FLIGHT DURATION WHY GO TO THE NATS have never National Aeromodeling Championships memory Nats experience youth has faded let suggest few reasons go photographs will hope give some flavor scope particular contest event-by-event results published elsewhere magazine will fill details winners scores Now reasons start planning attend 1998 Nats Site Located Muncie Indiana AMAs flying site best Free Flight fields East Although doesnt have endless open space Lost Hills certainly adequate Category III two-minute maxes wind doesnt cooperate year entire field closely mowed speeding both setup retrieval new gravel road funded generous donation late Tom McLaughlan allows easy access primary Free Flight site south end complex recent loss Galeville New York site Camp Borden field Canada importance having very own flying site cant emphasized enough main problems encountered Nats due unusual northeast wind direction during middle part week Coupled 10-15 mph wind did put number models off site surrounding bean fields especially model strong lift DT set much beyond required twominute max chase motorbike binoculars retrieval transmitter almost essential Friday wind switched around usual southwesterly direction allowing full use field sun wind flying chasing could stand AMA Museum ready offer bit air-conditioned solace chance step back time havent visited museum reason enough go Nats Just about model 90 Model Aviation Shailor Royal Oak Ml won Fl B Wakefield four-way flyoff using state-of-the-art model Interesting wingtip outline Tom Kirschs Franklin KY 05 Max 19-powered Stardust nostalgia model Catapult Glider popular event ages Beth Mekina Dayton OH gets set launch top Senior time engine can think recounting history model aviation favorite spot recreated 1950s hobby shop brings back fond memories fathers DeSoto Hobby Shop downtown Memphis Events biggest problem deciding events fly Since contest spread over five days best approach try fly two events day way can concentrate efforts wear yourself out flying too events day make things easier like events spread out over week example AMA Gas event held day events want fly have models may hit day can keep very busy especially long retrieves wind Mulvihill rubber its progressively-longer maxes turned out retrieval contest contestants returned long flight tales rivers swum trees climbed cornfields combed launch model windy conditions longer flight FAI events both large FlA Nordic glider FiB Wakefield rubber FiC Power mini events FlG coupe F1H glider FlJ power Nats yet another contest garner points towards Americas Cup year-long contest contests fliers accumulate points based placing contests around country seven-round format FAI events easily occupy day flying some less-popular events Nats often contest year fly December 1997 91 Richard Woods Satellite 450 powered Astro 035 electric motor driving 12 x 65 folding prop First Electric wind especially rough smaller models such Ryan Bolligs Electric Piper Tn-Pacer Instant glue saved day Robert Dunham Broken Arrow OK seems enjoying reduced wind better wind direction during 1/2 event Ouch Billy Reuter N Olmstead OH went max stretch Catapult Glider launch rubber broke Wisely wearing ear protection Bob Junk Cantonment FL gets ready fire up C Gas model Charles Caton design Fox 35 powers Spacer Jim Perdue Gallatin TN flew C Nostalgia Popular Sal Taibi design Hardy Brodersen readies elegant FiC power model 100inch span wing utilizes carbon-fiber D-box 92 Model Aviation PLE Vendors AMA-run hobby shop Navy Nats 950s 60s has replaced number individual vendors reflecting cottage-industry nature Free Right suppliers can range larger ones such Lee Campbell Campbells Custom Kits 7233 Signature Lane San Antonio TX 78263 John Clapp FAI Model Supply Box 366 Sayre PA 18840-0366 smaller specialized dealers Set up under individual tents operating out backs vans dealers provided opportunity examine latest merchandise first-handimportant hobby based much mail-order interesting offerings new Lite transmitters being shown Jim Walston Walston Retrieval Systems 725 Cooper Lake Rd SE Smyma GA 30082 transmitter carried model transmits constant signal hand-carried receiver directional antenna used follow signal locate model new Lite transmitters about half weight standard transmitters Range comparable battery life shorter 30 hours versus 100 MODA 2212-F Ultra Lite $135 has 10 mile line-of-site range ground range 1 miles Weight 22 grams batteries MODA 2312-F Long Range Lite $150 offers double range weighs 3 gram Jim also offering bulk packs 30 fresh Energizer batteries #317 batteries December1997 93 See Results FOCUS ON COMPETITION Ed Konefes Wauconda IL gives hands-off ROG Rise Off Ground launch Bluebird Raised tables made launches easier Gil Morris shown Faust Parker maxed-out FiC necessitating Friday morning tlyoff keep models field Gil flyoff winner Unusual steady NE wind shown Kestrel meter available through kite shops Nielson-Kellerman Co 610 494-0602 Top AMA power fliers Bob Johannes St Charles MO Charles Caton Montgomery AL talk over Charles won C D Gastypical outstanding effort Lite transmitter $3999 30 #392 batteries standard transmitters $2999 30 Rod Mogel displaying new electronic timer Intended primarily FlC other large power models digital timer uses microprocessor store desired timing sequence control stepper motor rotates notched disk turn releases conventional levers timer programmed using PC laptop computer first four functions ie engine run auto rudder bunt auto stab can set 1 second increments over maximum period 655 seconds DT function set one-second increments up 18 hours Called timer3 unit weighs 43 grams about same size Seelig clockwork timer remote start switch adds 58 grams timer can used its built-in capacitors charging capacitors before flight using nine-volt lithium battery As alternative on-board battery back consisting three CR2016 lithium cells can used adds 93 grams timer has overall appearance piece aerospace hardwarenot surprising since Rod has spent last 35 years working military electronics Cost timer $300 Write Mogel Model Products 19 Forest Road Utica NY 13501 between flying rubber events NFFS Vice President Jim OReilly passed out catalogs rather extensive plans offerings plans drawn using CAD software clean accurate Offerings include Bob Cahills Hoosier Hiflier 1935 rubber model Sal Taibis Brooklyn Dodger scaled down 1/2 Texaco Frank Ehlings Show-Off Nostalgia Gas model 28-inch-span Bell P-63 Kingcobra Rubber Scale model copy catalog send couple bucks Jim 4760 N Battin Wichita KS 67220 John Clapp FAI Model Supply showing off new Wakefield kit has put together cooperation W Hobby folks Lithuania high-tech Valensa kit features DPR Delayed Prop Release front end molded carbon blades Kevlar motor tube carbon-aluminum tail boom Kevlar D-box wing carbon spars trailing edge rib caps very complete kit includes clockwork timer fitted molded fiberglass pylon Stepby-step instructions include assembly sketches least 94 Model Aviation en Kurth Davenport IA cranks TD 020 second-place Payload model wife Norma gets ready light DT fuse Henry Spence Mansfield TX flew FiC Gas aluminumwinged power models Note tach mounted just above starter Englands Paul Masterman flew several rubber events including Coupe Hes editors Free FIighf News Former world champion Matt Gewain won FlA early morning flyoff Model uses sophisticated electronic timer expensive way get high-tech Wakefield flying kit lists $355 Matt Gewain 1997 Sympo editor showed two new products Composite Structures Technology Box 642 Tehachapi CA 93581 new ultra-thin 001 inch carbon-fiber laminate thats perfect rib caps other reinforcement smaller lighter models other item powdered pigment can used color dope epoxy resin Colors available include arc yellow aurora pink blaze orange corona magenta fire orange horizon blue neon red rocket red Saturn yellow signal green colors bright pigment should great adding color Polyspan twoounce jar $999 Hank Nystrom doing double duty proprietor Texas Timers NFFS membership chairman Texas Timer range includes wide variety engine cutoff DT timers suitable AMA Gas Nostalgia Old-Timer events arent member National Free Right Society Hank will glad help out well one-year NFFS membership includes subscription Free Flight $20 Check Hank about other membership options address Texas Timers NFFS Membership 3317 Pine Timbers Drive Johnson City TN 37604-1404 Models its rather informal structure time-one fly-one format Nats offers perfect opportunity look models up close aflows see other modelers solve particular building problems learn about new innovative construction techniques planning trying particular event building particular model Nats offers perfect opportuaity observe models action Most modelers willing answer questions about models building techniques especially catch during quiet moment away flightline sure bring camera note pad record tips ideas models also just fun watch find Nostalgia gas events well nostalgic models built flew crashed rebuilt lost youth great people still flying designs 1950s Old-Timer models 1930s before time still can fly especially taken Bud Romak s McCoy 60 powered Sailplane covered yellow silk trimmed red made lot noise going up its 20-second engine run got high model field Also fun watch events require ROG Rise Off Ground launch rubber-powered Moffett models term should probably changed LOT Leap Off Table no roll down runway high-powered models Payload Cargo events gas models need bit run get airborne often accompanied body English part flier NFFS Banquet Thursday aight banquet sponsored National Free Right Society provided relaxing change-ofpace flying field Newly elected NFFS president Bob Stalick updated us status Society Jim Haught Ten Models Year chairman announced winners featured 1997 Sympo Tom Sanders Midwest featured speaker discussed role modelers can play helping junior-high highschool students teachers several different national technology competitions number kids involved programs staggering may best perhaps last opportunity preserve Free Right next generation will hearing about programs Model Aviation NFFS Digest People course best reason far go Nats people great chance renew old friendships make new ones else can see members Free Flight Hall Fame Ten Models Year winners spot Youll find willing talk share secrets Bees Are So Slow Lazy Bees slow maneuverable can fly video shows em taking off train tracks flying indoors Short Wing Bees Best windy condi tions aerobatics Can roll per second video shows out ailerons doing rolling circle Long Wing Bees Docile glider-like Aileron Wing Bees Lazy Bee Special doing side slips knife edges inverted flight belier trainers traIners Cox bought license Kadet anything else good pilot flying aerobatic rou tine wih Bee will steal show expert pilot flying anything else cant fly within walking distance home YOU NEED BEE Get hour-long video $10 Guaranteed amazing R/G plane video youve ever seen Price includes Priority Mail shipping next big thing worlds smallest servos & speed controls Clancy has em WES Technlk Servos weigh 27 grams! Amazing Coreless motor linear out put compatible RIG systems sold easy-to-assemble kit WES Technik high efficiency Speed Controls w/BEC weigh 7 grams handle 4 amps also have efficient small plane motors ever sold well special props super lightweight condensor mylar coverIngs Gardner Canc data 219 West 2nd Avenue 5210 Tel 602 649-1534 accept credit card COD orders video FREE clubs & Hobby Shops Please let us know youre hurry well ship order same day C&uwt Wd 54ce Lid 40 LAZY BEE KIT 049 15 size 48 LAZY BEE KIT Best electric 40 LAZY BEE SPECIAL 15 size w/Ailerons 50 LAZY BEE SPECIAL Best Aileron electric 40 SPEEDY BEE 15 25 size mid-wing FLOAT KIT above TREXLER Balloon Wheels 3-WHEEL SET above PUMP inflate Trexlers 72 BIG LAZY BEE up 20 cell electric 60 BIG LAZY BEE 25 60 sIze BIG LAZY BEE Wheel Set BIG LAZY BEE Heavy Duty 3-Wheel Set WES TECHNIK 27 gram servo Speed Control High Efficiency w/BEC 7 grams $59 $65 $69 $79 $79 $20 $15 $4 $119 $109 $19 $32 $79 $60 beautiful Speedy ee built Ken Gardner Murray Utah young man Kens 5 year old grandson Hunter Simpson
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/12
Page Numbers: 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95
FREE FLIGHT DURATION WHY GO TO THE NATS have never National Aeromodeling Championships memory Nats experience youth has faded let suggest few reasons go photographs will hope give some flavor scope particular contest event-by-event results published elsewhere magazine will fill details winners scores Now reasons start planning attend 1998 Nats Site Located Muncie Indiana AMAs flying site best Free Flight fields East Although doesnt have endless open space Lost Hills certainly adequate Category III two-minute maxes wind doesnt cooperate year entire field closely mowed speeding both setup retrieval new gravel road funded generous donation late Tom McLaughlan allows easy access primary Free Flight site south end complex recent loss Galeville New York site Camp Borden field Canada importance having very own flying site cant emphasized enough main problems encountered Nats due unusual northeast wind direction during middle part week Coupled 10-15 mph wind did put number models off site surrounding bean fields especially model strong lift DT set much beyond required twominute max chase motorbike binoculars retrieval transmitter almost essential Friday wind switched around usual southwesterly direction allowing full use field sun wind flying chasing could stand AMA Museum ready offer bit air-conditioned solace chance step back time havent visited museum reason enough go Nats Just about model 90 Model Aviation Shailor Royal Oak Ml won Fl B Wakefield four-way flyoff using state-of-the-art model Interesting wingtip outline Tom Kirschs Franklin KY 05 Max 19-powered Stardust nostalgia model Catapult Glider popular event ages Beth Mekina Dayton OH gets set launch top Senior time engine can think recounting history model aviation favorite spot recreated 1950s hobby shop brings back fond memories fathers DeSoto Hobby Shop downtown Memphis Events biggest problem deciding events fly Since contest spread over five days best approach try fly two events day way can concentrate efforts wear yourself out flying too events day make things easier like events spread out over week example AMA Gas event held day events want fly have models may hit day can keep very busy especially long retrieves wind Mulvihill rubber its progressively-longer maxes turned out retrieval contest contestants returned long flight tales rivers swum trees climbed cornfields combed launch model windy conditions longer flight FAI events both large FlA Nordic glider FiB Wakefield rubber FiC Power mini events FlG coupe F1H glider FlJ power Nats yet another contest garner points towards Americas Cup year-long contest contests fliers accumulate points based placing contests around country seven-round format FAI events easily occupy day flying some less-popular events Nats often contest year fly December 1997 91 Richard Woods Satellite 450 powered Astro 035 electric motor driving 12 x 65 folding prop First Electric wind especially rough smaller models such Ryan Bolligs Electric Piper Tn-Pacer Instant glue saved day Robert Dunham Broken Arrow OK seems enjoying reduced wind better wind direction during 1/2 event Ouch Billy Reuter N Olmstead OH went max stretch Catapult Glider launch rubber broke Wisely wearing ear protection Bob Junk Cantonment FL gets ready fire up C Gas model Charles Caton design Fox 35 powers Spacer Jim Perdue Gallatin TN flew C Nostalgia Popular Sal Taibi design Hardy Brodersen readies elegant FiC power model 100inch span wing utilizes carbon-fiber D-box 92 Model Aviation PLE Vendors AMA-run hobby shop Navy Nats 950s 60s has replaced number individual vendors reflecting cottage-industry nature Free Right suppliers can range larger ones such Lee Campbell Campbells Custom Kits 7233 Signature Lane San Antonio TX 78263 John Clapp FAI Model Supply Box 366 Sayre PA 18840-0366 smaller specialized dealers Set up under individual tents operating out backs vans dealers provided opportunity examine latest merchandise first-handimportant hobby based much mail-order interesting offerings new Lite transmitters being shown Jim Walston Walston Retrieval Systems 725 Cooper Lake Rd SE Smyma GA 30082 transmitter carried model transmits constant signal hand-carried receiver directional antenna used follow signal locate model new Lite transmitters about half weight standard transmitters Range comparable battery life shorter 30 hours versus 100 MODA 2212-F Ultra Lite $135 has 10 mile line-of-site range ground range 1 miles Weight 22 grams batteries MODA 2312-F Long Range Lite $150 offers double range weighs 3 gram Jim also offering bulk packs 30 fresh Energizer batteries #317 batteries December1997 93 See Results FOCUS ON COMPETITION Ed Konefes Wauconda IL gives hands-off ROG Rise Off Ground launch Bluebird Raised tables made launches easier Gil Morris shown Faust Parker maxed-out FiC necessitating Friday morning tlyoff keep models field Gil flyoff winner Unusual steady NE wind shown Kestrel meter available through kite shops Nielson-Kellerman Co 610 494-0602 Top AMA power fliers Bob Johannes St Charles MO Charles Caton Montgomery AL talk over Charles won C D Gastypical outstanding effort Lite transmitter $3999 30 #392 batteries standard transmitters $2999 30 Rod Mogel displaying new electronic timer Intended primarily FlC other large power models digital timer uses microprocessor store desired timing sequence control stepper motor rotates notched disk turn releases conventional levers timer programmed using PC laptop computer first four functions ie engine run auto rudder bunt auto stab can set 1 second increments over maximum period 655 seconds DT function set one-second increments up 18 hours Called timer3 unit weighs 43 grams about same size Seelig clockwork timer remote start switch adds 58 grams timer can used its built-in capacitors charging capacitors before flight using nine-volt lithium battery As alternative on-board battery back consisting three CR2016 lithium cells can used adds 93 grams timer has overall appearance piece aerospace hardwarenot surprising since Rod has spent last 35 years working military electronics Cost timer $300 Write Mogel Model Products 19 Forest Road Utica NY 13501 between flying rubber events NFFS Vice President Jim OReilly passed out catalogs rather extensive plans offerings plans drawn using CAD software clean accurate Offerings include Bob Cahills Hoosier Hiflier 1935 rubber model Sal Taibis Brooklyn Dodger scaled down 1/2 Texaco Frank Ehlings Show-Off Nostalgia Gas model 28-inch-span Bell P-63 Kingcobra Rubber Scale model copy catalog send couple bucks Jim 4760 N Battin Wichita KS 67220 John Clapp FAI Model Supply showing off new Wakefield kit has put together cooperation W Hobby folks Lithuania high-tech Valensa kit features DPR Delayed Prop Release front end molded carbon blades Kevlar motor tube carbon-aluminum tail boom Kevlar D-box wing carbon spars trailing edge rib caps very complete kit includes clockwork timer fitted molded fiberglass pylon Stepby-step instructions include assembly sketches least 94 Model Aviation en Kurth Davenport IA cranks TD 020 second-place Payload model wife Norma gets ready light DT fuse Henry Spence Mansfield TX flew FiC Gas aluminumwinged power models Note tach mounted just above starter Englands Paul Masterman flew several rubber events including Coupe Hes editors Free FIighf News Former world champion Matt Gewain won FlA early morning flyoff Model uses sophisticated electronic timer expensive way get high-tech Wakefield flying kit lists $355 Matt Gewain 1997 Sympo editor showed two new products Composite Structures Technology Box 642 Tehachapi CA 93581 new ultra-thin 001 inch carbon-fiber laminate thats perfect rib caps other reinforcement smaller lighter models other item powdered pigment can used color dope epoxy resin Colors available include arc yellow aurora pink blaze orange corona magenta fire orange horizon blue neon red rocket red Saturn yellow signal green colors bright pigment should great adding color Polyspan twoounce jar $999 Hank Nystrom doing double duty proprietor Texas Timers NFFS membership chairman Texas Timer range includes wide variety engine cutoff DT timers suitable AMA Gas Nostalgia Old-Timer events arent member National Free Right Society Hank will glad help out well one-year NFFS membership includes subscription Free Flight $20 Check Hank about other membership options address Texas Timers NFFS Membership 3317 Pine Timbers Drive Johnson City TN 37604-1404 Models its rather informal structure time-one fly-one format Nats offers perfect opportunity look models up close aflows see other modelers solve particular building problems learn about new innovative construction techniques planning trying particular event building particular model Nats offers perfect opportuaity observe models action Most modelers willing answer questions about models building techniques especially catch during quiet moment away flightline sure bring camera note pad record tips ideas models also just fun watch find Nostalgia gas events well nostalgic models built flew crashed rebuilt lost youth great people still flying designs 1950s Old-Timer models 1930s before time still can fly especially taken Bud Romak s McCoy 60 powered Sailplane covered yellow silk trimmed red made lot noise going up its 20-second engine run got high model field Also fun watch events require ROG Rise Off Ground launch rubber-powered Moffett models term should probably changed LOT Leap Off Table no roll down runway high-powered models Payload Cargo events gas models need bit run get airborne often accompanied body English part flier NFFS Banquet Thursday aight banquet sponsored National Free Right Society provided relaxing change-ofpace flying field Newly elected NFFS president Bob Stalick updated us status Society Jim Haught Ten Models Year chairman announced winners featured 1997 Sympo Tom Sanders Midwest featured speaker discussed role modelers can play helping junior-high highschool students teachers several different national technology competitions number kids involved programs staggering may best perhaps last opportunity preserve Free Right next generation will hearing about programs Model Aviation NFFS Digest People course best reason far go Nats people great chance renew old friendships make new ones else can see members Free Flight Hall Fame Ten Models Year winners spot Youll find willing talk share secrets Bees Are So Slow Lazy Bees slow maneuverable can fly video shows em taking off train tracks flying indoors Short Wing Bees Best windy condi tions aerobatics Can roll per second video shows out ailerons doing rolling circle Long Wing Bees Docile glider-like Aileron Wing Bees Lazy Bee Special doing side slips knife edges inverted flight belier trainers traIners Cox bought license Kadet anything else good pilot flying aerobatic rou tine wih Bee will steal show expert pilot flying anything else cant fly within walking distance home YOU NEED BEE Get hour-long video $10 Guaranteed amazing R/G plane video youve ever seen Price includes Priority Mail shipping next big thing worlds smallest servos & speed controls Clancy has em WES Technlk Servos weigh 27 grams! Amazing Coreless motor linear out put compatible RIG systems sold easy-to-assemble kit WES Technik high efficiency Speed Controls w/BEC weigh 7 grams handle 4 amps also have efficient small plane motors ever sold well special props super lightweight condensor mylar coverIngs Gardner Canc data 219 West 2nd Avenue 5210 Tel 602 649-1534 accept credit card COD orders video FREE clubs & Hobby Shops Please let us know youre hurry well ship order same day C&uwt Wd 54ce Lid 40 LAZY BEE KIT 049 15 size 48 LAZY BEE KIT Best electric 40 LAZY BEE SPECIAL 15 size w/Ailerons 50 LAZY BEE SPECIAL Best Aileron electric 40 SPEEDY BEE 15 25 size mid-wing FLOAT KIT above TREXLER Balloon Wheels 3-WHEEL SET above PUMP inflate Trexlers 72 BIG LAZY BEE up 20 cell electric 60 BIG LAZY BEE 25 60 sIze BIG LAZY BEE Wheel Set BIG LAZY BEE Heavy Duty 3-Wheel Set WES TECHNIK 27 gram servo Speed Control High Efficiency w/BEC 7 grams $59 $65 $69 $79 $79 $20 $15 $4 $119 $109 $19 $32 $79 $60 beautiful Speedy ee built Ken Gardner Murray Utah young man Kens 5 year old grandson Hunter Simpson
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/12
Page Numbers: 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95
FREE FLIGHT DURATION WHY GO TO THE NATS have never National Aeromodeling Championships memory Nats experience youth has faded let suggest few reasons go photographs will hope give some flavor scope particular contest event-by-event results published elsewhere magazine will fill details winners scores Now reasons start planning attend 1998 Nats Site Located Muncie Indiana AMAs flying site best Free Flight fields East Although doesnt have endless open space Lost Hills certainly adequate Category III two-minute maxes wind doesnt cooperate year entire field closely mowed speeding both setup retrieval new gravel road funded generous donation late Tom McLaughlan allows easy access primary Free Flight site south end complex recent loss Galeville New York site Camp Borden field Canada importance having very own flying site cant emphasized enough main problems encountered Nats due unusual northeast wind direction during middle part week Coupled 10-15 mph wind did put number models off site surrounding bean fields especially model strong lift DT set much beyond required twominute max chase motorbike binoculars retrieval transmitter almost essential Friday wind switched around usual southwesterly direction allowing full use field sun wind flying chasing could stand AMA Museum ready offer bit air-conditioned solace chance step back time havent visited museum reason enough go Nats Just about model 90 Model Aviation Shailor Royal Oak Ml won Fl B Wakefield four-way flyoff using state-of-the-art model Interesting wingtip outline Tom Kirschs Franklin KY 05 Max 19-powered Stardust nostalgia model Catapult Glider popular event ages Beth Mekina Dayton OH gets set launch top Senior time engine can think recounting history model aviation favorite spot recreated 1950s hobby shop brings back fond memories fathers DeSoto Hobby Shop downtown Memphis Events biggest problem deciding events fly Since contest spread over five days best approach try fly two events day way can concentrate efforts wear yourself out flying too events day make things easier like events spread out over week example AMA Gas event held day events want fly have models may hit day can keep very busy especially long retrieves wind Mulvihill rubber its progressively-longer maxes turned out retrieval contest contestants returned long flight tales rivers swum trees climbed cornfields combed launch model windy conditions longer flight FAI events both large FlA Nordic glider FiB Wakefield rubber FiC Power mini events FlG coupe F1H glider FlJ power Nats yet another contest garner points towards Americas Cup year-long contest contests fliers accumulate points based placing contests around country seven-round format FAI events easily occupy day flying some less-popular events Nats often contest year fly December 1997 91 Richard Woods Satellite 450 powered Astro 035 electric motor driving 12 x 65 folding prop First Electric wind especially rough smaller models such Ryan Bolligs Electric Piper Tn-Pacer Instant glue saved day Robert Dunham Broken Arrow OK seems enjoying reduced wind better wind direction during 1/2 event Ouch Billy Reuter N Olmstead OH went max stretch Catapult Glider launch rubber broke Wisely wearing ear protection Bob Junk Cantonment FL gets ready fire up C Gas model Charles Caton design Fox 35 powers Spacer Jim Perdue Gallatin TN flew C Nostalgia Popular Sal Taibi design Hardy Brodersen readies elegant FiC power model 100inch span wing utilizes carbon-fiber D-box 92 Model Aviation PLE Vendors AMA-run hobby shop Navy Nats 950s 60s has replaced number individual vendors reflecting cottage-industry nature Free Right suppliers can range larger ones such Lee Campbell Campbells Custom Kits 7233 Signature Lane San Antonio TX 78263 John Clapp FAI Model Supply Box 366 Sayre PA 18840-0366 smaller specialized dealers Set up under individual tents operating out backs vans dealers provided opportunity examine latest merchandise first-handimportant hobby based much mail-order interesting offerings new Lite transmitters being shown Jim Walston Walston Retrieval Systems 725 Cooper Lake Rd SE Smyma GA 30082 transmitter carried model transmits constant signal hand-carried receiver directional antenna used follow signal locate model new Lite transmitters about half weight standard transmitters Range comparable battery life shorter 30 hours versus 100 MODA 2212-F Ultra Lite $135 has 10 mile line-of-site range ground range 1 miles Weight 22 grams batteries MODA 2312-F Long Range Lite $150 offers double range weighs 3 gram Jim also offering bulk packs 30 fresh Energizer batteries #317 batteries December1997 93 See Results FOCUS ON COMPETITION Ed Konefes Wauconda IL gives hands-off ROG Rise Off Ground launch Bluebird Raised tables made launches easier Gil Morris shown Faust Parker maxed-out FiC necessitating Friday morning tlyoff keep models field Gil flyoff winner Unusual steady NE wind shown Kestrel meter available through kite shops Nielson-Kellerman Co 610 494-0602 Top AMA power fliers Bob Johannes St Charles MO Charles Caton Montgomery AL talk over Charles won C D Gastypical outstanding effort Lite transmitter $3999 30 #392 batteries standard transmitters $2999 30 Rod Mogel displaying new electronic timer Intended primarily FlC other large power models digital timer uses microprocessor store desired timing sequence control stepper motor rotates notched disk turn releases conventional levers timer programmed using PC laptop computer first four functions ie engine run auto rudder bunt auto stab can set 1 second increments over maximum period 655 seconds DT function set one-second increments up 18 hours Called timer3 unit weighs 43 grams about same size Seelig clockwork timer remote start switch adds 58 grams timer can used its built-in capacitors charging capacitors before flight using nine-volt lithium battery As alternative on-board battery back consisting three CR2016 lithium cells can used adds 93 grams timer has overall appearance piece aerospace hardwarenot surprising since Rod has spent last 35 years working military electronics Cost timer $300 Write Mogel Model Products 19 Forest Road Utica NY 13501 between flying rubber events NFFS Vice President Jim OReilly passed out catalogs rather extensive plans offerings plans drawn using CAD software clean accurate Offerings include Bob Cahills Hoosier Hiflier 1935 rubber model Sal Taibis Brooklyn Dodger scaled down 1/2 Texaco Frank Ehlings Show-Off Nostalgia Gas model 28-inch-span Bell P-63 Kingcobra Rubber Scale model copy catalog send couple bucks Jim 4760 N Battin Wichita KS 67220 John Clapp FAI Model Supply showing off new Wakefield kit has put together cooperation W Hobby folks Lithuania high-tech Valensa kit features DPR Delayed Prop Release front end molded carbon blades Kevlar motor tube carbon-aluminum tail boom Kevlar D-box wing carbon spars trailing edge rib caps very complete kit includes clockwork timer fitted molded fiberglass pylon Stepby-step instructions include assembly sketches least 94 Model Aviation en Kurth Davenport IA cranks TD 020 second-place Payload model wife Norma gets ready light DT fuse Henry Spence Mansfield TX flew FiC Gas aluminumwinged power models Note tach mounted just above starter Englands Paul Masterman flew several rubber events including Coupe Hes editors Free FIighf News Former world champion Matt Gewain won FlA early morning flyoff Model uses sophisticated electronic timer expensive way get high-tech Wakefield flying kit lists $355 Matt Gewain 1997 Sympo editor showed two new products Composite Structures Technology Box 642 Tehachapi CA 93581 new ultra-thin 001 inch carbon-fiber laminate thats perfect rib caps other reinforcement smaller lighter models other item powdered pigment can used color dope epoxy resin Colors available include arc yellow aurora pink blaze orange corona magenta fire orange horizon blue neon red rocket red Saturn yellow signal green colors bright pigment should great adding color Polyspan twoounce jar $999 Hank Nystrom doing double duty proprietor Texas Timers NFFS membership chairman Texas Timer range includes wide variety engine cutoff DT timers suitable AMA Gas Nostalgia Old-Timer events arent member National Free Right Society Hank will glad help out well one-year NFFS membership includes subscription Free Flight $20 Check Hank about other membership options address Texas Timers NFFS Membership 3317 Pine Timbers Drive Johnson City TN 37604-1404 Models its rather informal structure time-one fly-one format Nats offers perfect opportunity look models up close aflows see other modelers solve particular building problems learn about new innovative construction techniques planning trying particular event building particular model Nats offers perfect opportuaity observe models action Most modelers willing answer questions about models building techniques especially catch during quiet moment away flightline sure bring camera note pad record tips ideas models also just fun watch find Nostalgia gas events well nostalgic models built flew crashed rebuilt lost youth great people still flying designs 1950s Old-Timer models 1930s before time still can fly especially taken Bud Romak s McCoy 60 powered Sailplane covered yellow silk trimmed red made lot noise going up its 20-second engine run got high model field Also fun watch events require ROG Rise Off Ground launch rubber-powered Moffett models term should probably changed LOT Leap Off Table no roll down runway high-powered models Payload Cargo events gas models need bit run get airborne often accompanied body English part flier NFFS Banquet Thursday aight banquet sponsored National Free Right Society provided relaxing change-ofpace flying field Newly elected NFFS president Bob Stalick updated us status Society Jim Haught Ten Models Year chairman announced winners featured 1997 Sympo Tom Sanders Midwest featured speaker discussed role modelers can play helping junior-high highschool students teachers several different national technology competitions number kids involved programs staggering may best perhaps last opportunity preserve Free Right next generation will hearing about programs Model Aviation NFFS Digest People course best reason far go Nats people great chance renew old friendships make new ones else can see members Free Flight Hall Fame Ten Models Year winners spot Youll find willing talk share secrets Bees Are So Slow Lazy Bees slow maneuverable can fly video shows em taking off train tracks flying indoors Short Wing Bees Best windy condi tions aerobatics Can roll per second video shows out ailerons doing rolling circle Long Wing Bees Docile glider-like Aileron Wing Bees Lazy Bee Special doing side slips knife edges inverted flight belier trainers traIners Cox bought license Kadet anything else good pilot flying aerobatic rou tine wih Bee will steal show expert pilot flying anything else cant fly within walking distance home YOU NEED BEE Get hour-long video $10 Guaranteed amazing R/G plane video youve ever seen Price includes Priority Mail shipping next big thing worlds smallest servos & speed controls Clancy has em WES Technlk Servos weigh 27 grams! Amazing Coreless motor linear out put compatible RIG systems sold easy-to-assemble kit WES Technik high efficiency Speed Controls w/BEC weigh 7 grams handle 4 amps also have efficient small plane motors ever sold well special props super lightweight condensor mylar coverIngs Gardner Canc data 219 West 2nd Avenue 5210 Tel 602 649-1534 accept credit card COD orders video FREE clubs & Hobby Shops Please let us know youre hurry well ship order same day C&uwt Wd 54ce Lid 40 LAZY BEE KIT 049 15 size 48 LAZY BEE KIT Best electric 40 LAZY BEE SPECIAL 15 size w/Ailerons 50 LAZY BEE SPECIAL Best Aileron electric 40 SPEEDY BEE 15 25 size mid-wing FLOAT KIT above TREXLER Balloon Wheels 3-WHEEL SET above PUMP inflate Trexlers 72 BIG LAZY BEE up 20 cell electric 60 BIG LAZY BEE 25 60 sIze BIG LAZY BEE Wheel Set BIG LAZY BEE Heavy Duty 3-Wheel Set WES TECHNIK 27 gram servo Speed Control High Efficiency w/BEC 7 grams $59 $65 $69 $79 $79 $20 $15 $4 $119 $109 $19 $32 $79 $60 beautiful Speedy ee built Ken Gardner Murray Utah young man Kens 5 year old grandson Hunter Simpson
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/12
Page Numbers: 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95
FREE FLIGHT DURATION WHY GO TO THE NATS have never National Aeromodeling Championships memory Nats experience youth has faded let suggest few reasons go photographs will hope give some flavor scope particular contest event-by-event results published elsewhere magazine will fill details winners scores Now reasons start planning attend 1998 Nats Site Located Muncie Indiana AMAs flying site best Free Flight fields East Although doesnt have endless open space Lost Hills certainly adequate Category III two-minute maxes wind doesnt cooperate year entire field closely mowed speeding both setup retrieval new gravel road funded generous donation late Tom McLaughlan allows easy access primary Free Flight site south end complex recent loss Galeville New York site Camp Borden field Canada importance having very own flying site cant emphasized enough main problems encountered Nats due unusual northeast wind direction during middle part week Coupled 10-15 mph wind did put number models off site surrounding bean fields especially model strong lift DT set much beyond required twominute max chase motorbike binoculars retrieval transmitter almost essential Friday wind switched around usual southwesterly direction allowing full use field sun wind flying chasing could stand AMA Museum ready offer bit air-conditioned solace chance step back time havent visited museum reason enough go Nats Just about model 90 Model Aviation Shailor Royal Oak Ml won Fl B Wakefield four-way flyoff using state-of-the-art model Interesting wingtip outline Tom Kirschs Franklin KY 05 Max 19-powered Stardust nostalgia model Catapult Glider popular event ages Beth Mekina Dayton OH gets set launch top Senior time engine can think recounting history model aviation favorite spot recreated 1950s hobby shop brings back fond memories fathers DeSoto Hobby Shop downtown Memphis Events biggest problem deciding events fly Since contest spread over five days best approach try fly two events day way can concentrate efforts wear yourself out flying too events day make things easier like events spread out over week example AMA Gas event held day events want fly have models may hit day can keep very busy especially long retrieves wind Mulvihill rubber its progressively-longer maxes turned out retrieval contest contestants returned long flight tales rivers swum trees climbed cornfields combed launch model windy conditions longer flight FAI events both large FlA Nordic glider FiB Wakefield rubber FiC Power mini events FlG coupe F1H glider FlJ power Nats yet another contest garner points towards Americas Cup year-long contest contests fliers accumulate points based placing contests around country seven-round format FAI events easily occupy day flying some less-popular events Nats often contest year fly December 1997 91 Richard Woods Satellite 450 powered Astro 035 electric motor driving 12 x 65 folding prop First Electric wind especially rough smaller models such Ryan Bolligs Electric Piper Tn-Pacer Instant glue saved day Robert Dunham Broken Arrow OK seems enjoying reduced wind better wind direction during 1/2 event Ouch Billy Reuter N Olmstead OH went max stretch Catapult Glider launch rubber broke Wisely wearing ear protection Bob Junk Cantonment FL gets ready fire up C Gas model Charles Caton design Fox 35 powers Spacer Jim Perdue Gallatin TN flew C Nostalgia Popular Sal Taibi design Hardy Brodersen readies elegant FiC power model 100inch span wing utilizes carbon-fiber D-box 92 Model Aviation PLE Vendors AMA-run hobby shop Navy Nats 950s 60s has replaced number individual vendors reflecting cottage-industry nature Free Right suppliers can range larger ones such Lee Campbell Campbells Custom Kits 7233 Signature Lane San Antonio TX 78263 John Clapp FAI Model Supply Box 366 Sayre PA 18840-0366 smaller specialized dealers Set up under individual tents operating out backs vans dealers provided opportunity examine latest merchandise first-handimportant hobby based much mail-order interesting offerings new Lite transmitters being shown Jim Walston Walston Retrieval Systems 725 Cooper Lake Rd SE Smyma GA 30082 transmitter carried model transmits constant signal hand-carried receiver directional antenna used follow signal locate model new Lite transmitters about half weight standard transmitters Range comparable battery life shorter 30 hours versus 100 MODA 2212-F Ultra Lite $135 has 10 mile line-of-site range ground range 1 miles Weight 22 grams batteries MODA 2312-F Long Range Lite $150 offers double range weighs 3 gram Jim also offering bulk packs 30 fresh Energizer batteries #317 batteries December1997 93 See Results FOCUS ON COMPETITION Ed Konefes Wauconda IL gives hands-off ROG Rise Off Ground launch Bluebird Raised tables made launches easier Gil Morris shown Faust Parker maxed-out FiC necessitating Friday morning tlyoff keep models field Gil flyoff winner Unusual steady NE wind shown Kestrel meter available through kite shops Nielson-Kellerman Co 610 494-0602 Top AMA power fliers Bob Johannes St Charles MO Charles Caton Montgomery AL talk over Charles won C D Gastypical outstanding effort Lite transmitter $3999 30 #392 batteries standard transmitters $2999 30 Rod Mogel displaying new electronic timer Intended primarily FlC other large power models digital timer uses microprocessor store desired timing sequence control stepper motor rotates notched disk turn releases conventional levers timer programmed using PC laptop computer first four functions ie engine run auto rudder bunt auto stab can set 1 second increments over maximum period 655 seconds DT function set one-second increments up 18 hours Called timer3 unit weighs 43 grams about same size Seelig clockwork timer remote start switch adds 58 grams timer can used its built-in capacitors charging capacitors before flight using nine-volt lithium battery As alternative on-board battery back consisting three CR2016 lithium cells can used adds 93 grams timer has overall appearance piece aerospace hardwarenot surprising since Rod has spent last 35 years working military electronics Cost timer $300 Write Mogel Model Products 19 Forest Road Utica NY 13501 between flying rubber events NFFS Vice President Jim OReilly passed out catalogs rather extensive plans offerings plans drawn using CAD software clean accurate Offerings include Bob Cahills Hoosier Hiflier 1935 rubber model Sal Taibis Brooklyn Dodger scaled down 1/2 Texaco Frank Ehlings Show-Off Nostalgia Gas model 28-inch-span Bell P-63 Kingcobra Rubber Scale model copy catalog send couple bucks Jim 4760 N Battin Wichita KS 67220 John Clapp FAI Model Supply showing off new Wakefield kit has put together cooperation W Hobby folks Lithuania high-tech Valensa kit features DPR Delayed Prop Release front end molded carbon blades Kevlar motor tube carbon-aluminum tail boom Kevlar D-box wing carbon spars trailing edge rib caps very complete kit includes clockwork timer fitted molded fiberglass pylon Stepby-step instructions include assembly sketches least 94 Model Aviation en Kurth Davenport IA cranks TD 020 second-place Payload model wife Norma gets ready light DT fuse Henry Spence Mansfield TX flew FiC Gas aluminumwinged power models Note tach mounted just above starter Englands Paul Masterman flew several rubber events including Coupe Hes editors Free FIighf News Former world champion Matt Gewain won FlA early morning flyoff Model uses sophisticated electronic timer expensive way get high-tech Wakefield flying kit lists $355 Matt Gewain 1997 Sympo editor showed two new products Composite Structures Technology Box 642 Tehachapi CA 93581 new ultra-thin 001 inch carbon-fiber laminate thats perfect rib caps other reinforcement smaller lighter models other item powdered pigment can used color dope epoxy resin Colors available include arc yellow aurora pink blaze orange corona magenta fire orange horizon blue neon red rocket red Saturn yellow signal green colors bright pigment should great adding color Polyspan twoounce jar $999 Hank Nystrom doing double duty proprietor Texas Timers NFFS membership chairman Texas Timer range includes wide variety engine cutoff DT timers suitable AMA Gas Nostalgia Old-Timer events arent member National Free Right Society Hank will glad help out well one-year NFFS membership includes subscription Free Flight $20 Check Hank about other membership options address Texas Timers NFFS Membership 3317 Pine Timbers Drive Johnson City TN 37604-1404 Models its rather informal structure time-one fly-one format Nats offers perfect opportunity look models up close aflows see other modelers solve particular building problems learn about new innovative construction techniques planning trying particular event building particular model Nats offers perfect opportuaity observe models action Most modelers willing answer questions about models building techniques especially catch during quiet moment away flightline sure bring camera note pad record tips ideas models also just fun watch find Nostalgia gas events well nostalgic models built flew crashed rebuilt lost youth great people still flying designs 1950s Old-Timer models 1930s before time still can fly especially taken Bud Romak s McCoy 60 powered Sailplane covered yellow silk trimmed red made lot noise going up its 20-second engine run got high model field Also fun watch events require ROG Rise Off Ground launch rubber-powered Moffett models term should probably changed LOT Leap Off Table no roll down runway high-powered models Payload Cargo events gas models need bit run get airborne often accompanied body English part flier NFFS Banquet Thursday aight banquet sponsored National Free Right Society provided relaxing change-ofpace flying field Newly elected NFFS president Bob Stalick updated us status Society Jim Haught Ten Models Year chairman announced winners featured 1997 Sympo Tom Sanders Midwest featured speaker discussed role modelers can play helping junior-high highschool students teachers several different national technology competitions number kids involved programs staggering may best perhaps last opportunity preserve Free Right next generation will hearing about programs Model Aviation NFFS Digest People course best reason far go Nats people great chance renew old friendships make new ones else can see members Free Flight Hall Fame Ten Models Year winners spot Youll find willing talk share secrets Bees Are So Slow Lazy Bees slow maneuverable can fly video shows em taking off train tracks flying indoors Short Wing Bees Best windy condi tions aerobatics Can roll per second video shows out ailerons doing rolling circle Long Wing Bees Docile glider-like Aileron Wing Bees Lazy Bee Special doing side slips knife edges inverted flight belier trainers traIners Cox bought license Kadet anything else good pilot flying aerobatic rou tine wih Bee will steal show expert pilot flying anything else cant fly within walking distance home YOU NEED BEE Get hour-long video $10 Guaranteed amazing R/G plane video youve ever seen Price includes Priority Mail shipping next big thing worlds smallest servos & speed controls Clancy has em WES Technlk Servos weigh 27 grams! Amazing Coreless motor linear out put compatible RIG systems sold easy-to-assemble kit WES Technik high efficiency Speed Controls w/BEC weigh 7 grams handle 4 amps also have efficient small plane motors ever sold well special props super lightweight condensor mylar coverIngs Gardner Canc data 219 West 2nd Avenue 5210 Tel 602 649-1534 accept credit card COD orders video FREE clubs & Hobby Shops Please let us know youre hurry well ship order same day C&uwt Wd 54ce Lid 40 LAZY BEE KIT 049 15 size 48 LAZY BEE KIT Best electric 40 LAZY BEE SPECIAL 15 size w/Ailerons 50 LAZY BEE SPECIAL Best Aileron electric 40 SPEEDY BEE 15 25 size mid-wing FLOAT KIT above TREXLER Balloon Wheels 3-WHEEL SET above PUMP inflate Trexlers 72 BIG LAZY BEE up 20 cell electric 60 BIG LAZY BEE 25 60 sIze BIG LAZY BEE Wheel Set BIG LAZY BEE Heavy Duty 3-Wheel Set WES TECHNIK 27 gram servo Speed Control High Efficiency w/BEC 7 grams $59 $65 $69 $79 $79 $20 $15 $4 $119 $109 $19 $32 $79 $60 beautiful Speedy ee built Ken Gardner Murray Utah young man Kens 5 year old grandson Hunter Simpson