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Free Flight: Duration

Author: L. Joyner


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/10
Page Numbers: 113, 114, 115

FREE FLIGHT DURATION U 1 IUikA L T-Y4 J [E 44 U t -Iii 11111 L PRIMA KIT As modelsespecially ones intended international FAI eventshave become complicated has growing need kits would introduce less-experienced builder newer high-tech construction materials techniques course can easily done FAL events furnishing complete readyto-fly models costoften upward $ 1000can impediment modelers want experience pleasures building well flying Developing kit offers ease construction high-tech components reasonable flying ability easy Doing low price very very difficult introduction Prima FiB Wakefield rubber model important future hobby/sport Designed noted Ukrainian FIB flier Igor Vivchar imported Sal Fruciano Starline International Prima should interest anyone wants try high technology major investment intended Juniors have perhaps built few P-30s other small Rubber models Prima should also attractive experienced modelers have years stick-and-tissue experience look kit shows great deal effort thought has gone design development effort provide high-quality components very reasonable price Perhaps biggest surprise extensive use Igor makes fiberglass hoopla about KevlarTM carbon fiber often forget oldfashioned inexpensive fiberglass still Primas motor tube connector cone tail boom rudder pylon prop blades molded fiberglass nicely finished white fit among tube connector boom excellent pylon same Igor has selling have using number years rudder all-moving unit pivots molded fiberglass pin fits over tail boom adjustment stops auto-rudder cleverly tucked inside rudder prop blade like rudder made two fiberglass moldings joined around edges both components can easily pinch shells closed no internal structure other short stub spar first few inches blade front end simple reverseMontreal type no provision DPR Delayed Prop Release front end comes integral T-shaped winding hook requiring winding front end attached root blade fitted threaded aluminum insert locking nut allowing easy pitch adjustment Operation hub simple October1999 113 ready-to-fly version Prima Wakefield illustrates simple layout very useful materialmodel constant-chord wing Photo Sal Fruciano Steel wing wire runs through molded fiberglass pylon carbon-fiber Front end simple nicely machined Threaded inserts blade roots allow pitch tube spars Two-function timer adjustment Reverse-Montreal front end molded fiberglass blades 7Z~ Wing spar 6mm carbon-fiber tube Precut ribs capped fiberglass cloth top bottom strength stiffness no catches set Just pull hub forward ready launch Wing construction combines mix new old technology leading edge trailing edge balsa partially shaped neatly notched receive ribs spar 6mm diameter carbon tube provides bending torsional strength ribs predrilled spar cut wide block balsa has covered top bottom glass cloth provides effective cap strengthen ribs somewhat tedious task gluing individual carbon-fiber caps root tip ribs wide extra strength ribs dihedral break prebeveled correct angle Uncapped balsa false ribs also provided provide extra support covering along front wing wing assembled slipping ribs onto spar adding leading trailing edges correctly space ribs Fits everywhere very good showing high level care Stab construction similar wing uses pair thin hardwood spars instead carbon tube stab ribs capped Prima rather modest proportion wing wingspan approximately 14 meters Most current Wakes 16 19 m range intended first Wakefield shorter wing would seem robust certainly would easier handle wind design uses two-function timer fitted auto rudder DT intent use relatively smaller cross-section motor 24 strands vs typical 26 30 strands lower initial torque should easier Junior wind handle addition less need VIT system Variable Incidence Tailplane control nose-up tendency during first few seconds climb complaints minor rudder heavy 54 gramsabout three times weight built-up rudder Id tempted build balsa replacement inside tail connector cone molding bit rough might enough nick rubber motor few seconds work sanding drum motor tool would take care pylon required drilling wing wire cutting opening timer Neither tasks particularly difficult Junior might need some experienced help example examined front end seemed bit tight required unscrew shaft add thin washer between hub nose block Again easy fix really lot like about Prima kitespecially price kit sells $122 plus shipping ready-tofly Prima $199 Either way get lot money Igor Vivehar should congratulated innovative design Sal Fruciano also deserves significant credit efforts get Igor develop kit first place willingness keep price profit low Primas kit ready-to-fly selling quickly may want check Sal about availability before placing order telephone number 602 948-5798 write Starline 114 Model Aviation r tube connector cone tailboom molded fiberglass 6mm rear peg also holds two-part fuselage together stabilizer also uses precut ribs notched trailing edge Molded fiberglass fittings rudder stab mounts Rudder spar thin hardwoodprobably lime has molded fiberglass halves carefully joined edges International 6146 Cactus Wren Rd Scottsdale AZ 85253 Ten Models Year year committee National Free Flight Society NFFS selects models honored societys Symposium year committee chaired Larry Kruse chose following designs Power Odyssey FiC Michael Achterberg Warrior Robert Johannes NXS Robert Hanford Outdoor Rubber category winners Coupe #12 Robert White Window Plane P-30 Arthur Ellis Lethal Ms Moffett Stuart Bennett Outdoor Glider winner Full Grunt HLG RP Hanford Scale category winner Mitsubishi lMFI Thomas Hailman Indoor winner Hobby Shopper EZB Lawrence Coslick Robert Oppegard s rubber stripper received Special award addition drawings photos Ten Models Year winners 1999 Sympo features years electees Free Flight Hall Fame wide variety articles aspects Free Flight design construction flying range piece lightweight construction Scale models selecting binoculars Editor Bob Perkins has done excellent job lining up contributors working fine-tune piece Art director Ross Jahnke has pulled package together graphically B tacturing & flAK ibuting Co Inc largest supplier control-line airplanes BRODAK PROFILE ENGINE MOUNT Has 3% offset designed enclusisely tor use cit Profile Airplanes Provides solid mounting surface helps reduce vibration eliminates crushing wood 25 46 Engines BH-849159 also available Catalogue 59 Send $400 Brodaks 100 Park Avenue ichaels PA 15320 Phonu 724-556-2726 7545565670 adding some excellent woodcut illustrations No matter what type Free Flight interested Im sure will find plenty useful information Sympo can order NFFS Publications writing Bob McLinden 3903 W Temple Dr Denver CO 80236 price $25 plus $4 shipping Please make checks payable NFFS 4October1999 115 ee hee Ce Reel WALSTGN RETRIEVAL SYSTEMS 725 Coaper Lake Rd SE Smyrna GA 30082 770-434-4905 800-657-4672 Fax 770-431-0119 Visa AmEx e-mail WalstonRET@aolcom SpinMaster aluminum spinner cones prop nuts available through manufacturer Evety product precision made quality light weight performance made USA money back guarantee competitive prices cant go wrong owning SpinMaster product information place order visit web page phone fax toll free 1-888-299-9476 FREE SHIPPING AND HANDLING USA Mfg #01#02#03#04#05#00King In4ustries 2924 F Eaton Dr #07Sdla25 dla 25 dia 2225 dla Ajaijiw KIthttp //wwwspin-rnaster corn

Author: L. Joyner


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/10
Page Numbers: 113, 114, 115

FREE FLIGHT DURATION U 1 IUikA L T-Y4 J [E 44 U t -Iii 11111 L PRIMA KIT As modelsespecially ones intended international FAI eventshave become complicated has growing need kits would introduce less-experienced builder newer high-tech construction materials techniques course can easily done FAL events furnishing complete readyto-fly models costoften upward $ 1000can impediment modelers want experience pleasures building well flying Developing kit offers ease construction high-tech components reasonable flying ability easy Doing low price very very difficult introduction Prima FiB Wakefield rubber model important future hobby/sport Designed noted Ukrainian FIB flier Igor Vivchar imported Sal Fruciano Starline International Prima should interest anyone wants try high technology major investment intended Juniors have perhaps built few P-30s other small Rubber models Prima should also attractive experienced modelers have years stick-and-tissue experience look kit shows great deal effort thought has gone design development effort provide high-quality components very reasonable price Perhaps biggest surprise extensive use Igor makes fiberglass hoopla about KevlarTM carbon fiber often forget oldfashioned inexpensive fiberglass still Primas motor tube connector cone tail boom rudder pylon prop blades molded fiberglass nicely finished white fit among tube connector boom excellent pylon same Igor has selling have using number years rudder all-moving unit pivots molded fiberglass pin fits over tail boom adjustment stops auto-rudder cleverly tucked inside rudder prop blade like rudder made two fiberglass moldings joined around edges both components can easily pinch shells closed no internal structure other short stub spar first few inches blade front end simple reverseMontreal type no provision DPR Delayed Prop Release front end comes integral T-shaped winding hook requiring winding front end attached root blade fitted threaded aluminum insert locking nut allowing easy pitch adjustment Operation hub simple October1999 113 ready-to-fly version Prima Wakefield illustrates simple layout very useful materialmodel constant-chord wing Photo Sal Fruciano Steel wing wire runs through molded fiberglass pylon carbon-fiber Front end simple nicely machined Threaded inserts blade roots allow pitch tube spars Two-function timer adjustment Reverse-Montreal front end molded fiberglass blades 7Z~ Wing spar 6mm carbon-fiber tube Precut ribs capped fiberglass cloth top bottom strength stiffness no catches set Just pull hub forward ready launch Wing construction combines mix new old technology leading edge trailing edge balsa partially shaped neatly notched receive ribs spar 6mm diameter carbon tube provides bending torsional strength ribs predrilled spar cut wide block balsa has covered top bottom glass cloth provides effective cap strengthen ribs somewhat tedious task gluing individual carbon-fiber caps root tip ribs wide extra strength ribs dihedral break prebeveled correct angle Uncapped balsa false ribs also provided provide extra support covering along front wing wing assembled slipping ribs onto spar adding leading trailing edges correctly space ribs Fits everywhere very good showing high level care Stab construction similar wing uses pair thin hardwood spars instead carbon tube stab ribs capped Prima rather modest proportion wing wingspan approximately 14 meters Most current Wakes 16 19 m range intended first Wakefield shorter wing would seem robust certainly would easier handle wind design uses two-function timer fitted auto rudder DT intent use relatively smaller cross-section motor 24 strands vs typical 26 30 strands lower initial torque should easier Junior wind handle addition less need VIT system Variable Incidence Tailplane control nose-up tendency during first few seconds climb complaints minor rudder heavy 54 gramsabout three times weight built-up rudder Id tempted build balsa replacement inside tail connector cone molding bit rough might enough nick rubber motor few seconds work sanding drum motor tool would take care pylon required drilling wing wire cutting opening timer Neither tasks particularly difficult Junior might need some experienced help example examined front end seemed bit tight required unscrew shaft add thin washer between hub nose block Again easy fix really lot like about Prima kitespecially price kit sells $122 plus shipping ready-tofly Prima $199 Either way get lot money Igor Vivehar should congratulated innovative design Sal Fruciano also deserves significant credit efforts get Igor develop kit first place willingness keep price profit low Primas kit ready-to-fly selling quickly may want check Sal about availability before placing order telephone number 602 948-5798 write Starline 114 Model Aviation r tube connector cone tailboom molded fiberglass 6mm rear peg also holds two-part fuselage together stabilizer also uses precut ribs notched trailing edge Molded fiberglass fittings rudder stab mounts Rudder spar thin hardwoodprobably lime has molded fiberglass halves carefully joined edges International 6146 Cactus Wren Rd Scottsdale AZ 85253 Ten Models Year year committee National Free Flight Society NFFS selects models honored societys Symposium year committee chaired Larry Kruse chose following designs Power Odyssey FiC Michael Achterberg Warrior Robert Johannes NXS Robert Hanford Outdoor Rubber category winners Coupe #12 Robert White Window Plane P-30 Arthur Ellis Lethal Ms Moffett Stuart Bennett Outdoor Glider winner Full Grunt HLG RP Hanford Scale category winner Mitsubishi lMFI Thomas Hailman Indoor winner Hobby Shopper EZB Lawrence Coslick Robert Oppegard s rubber stripper received Special award addition drawings photos Ten Models Year winners 1999 Sympo features years electees Free Flight Hall Fame wide variety articles aspects Free Flight design construction flying range piece lightweight construction Scale models selecting binoculars Editor Bob Perkins has done excellent job lining up contributors working fine-tune piece Art director Ross Jahnke has pulled package together graphically B tacturing & flAK ibuting Co Inc largest supplier control-line airplanes BRODAK PROFILE ENGINE MOUNT Has 3% offset designed enclusisely tor use cit Profile Airplanes Provides solid mounting surface helps reduce vibration eliminates crushing wood 25 46 Engines BH-849159 also available Catalogue 59 Send $400 Brodaks 100 Park Avenue ichaels PA 15320 Phonu 724-556-2726 7545565670 adding some excellent woodcut illustrations No matter what type Free Flight interested Im sure will find plenty useful information Sympo can order NFFS Publications writing Bob McLinden 3903 W Temple Dr Denver CO 80236 price $25 plus $4 shipping Please make checks payable NFFS 4October1999 115 ee hee Ce Reel WALSTGN RETRIEVAL SYSTEMS 725 Coaper Lake Rd SE Smyrna GA 30082 770-434-4905 800-657-4672 Fax 770-431-0119 Visa AmEx e-mail WalstonRET@aolcom SpinMaster aluminum spinner cones prop nuts available through manufacturer Evety product precision made quality light weight performance made USA money back guarantee competitive prices cant go wrong owning SpinMaster product information place order visit web page phone fax toll free 1-888-299-9476 FREE SHIPPING AND HANDLING USA Mfg #01#02#03#04#05#00King In4ustries 2924 F Eaton Dr #07Sdla25 dla 25 dia 2225 dla Ajaijiw KIthttp //wwwspin-rnaster corn

Author: L. Joyner


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/10
Page Numbers: 113, 114, 115

FREE FLIGHT DURATION U 1 IUikA L T-Y4 J [E 44 U t -Iii 11111 L PRIMA KIT As modelsespecially ones intended international FAI eventshave become complicated has growing need kits would introduce less-experienced builder newer high-tech construction materials techniques course can easily done FAL events furnishing complete readyto-fly models costoften upward $ 1000can impediment modelers want experience pleasures building well flying Developing kit offers ease construction high-tech components reasonable flying ability easy Doing low price very very difficult introduction Prima FiB Wakefield rubber model important future hobby/sport Designed noted Ukrainian FIB flier Igor Vivchar imported Sal Fruciano Starline International Prima should interest anyone wants try high technology major investment intended Juniors have perhaps built few P-30s other small Rubber models Prima should also attractive experienced modelers have years stick-and-tissue experience look kit shows great deal effort thought has gone design development effort provide high-quality components very reasonable price Perhaps biggest surprise extensive use Igor makes fiberglass hoopla about KevlarTM carbon fiber often forget oldfashioned inexpensive fiberglass still Primas motor tube connector cone tail boom rudder pylon prop blades molded fiberglass nicely finished white fit among tube connector boom excellent pylon same Igor has selling have using number years rudder all-moving unit pivots molded fiberglass pin fits over tail boom adjustment stops auto-rudder cleverly tucked inside rudder prop blade like rudder made two fiberglass moldings joined around edges both components can easily pinch shells closed no internal structure other short stub spar first few inches blade front end simple reverseMontreal type no provision DPR Delayed Prop Release front end comes integral T-shaped winding hook requiring winding front end attached root blade fitted threaded aluminum insert locking nut allowing easy pitch adjustment Operation hub simple October1999 113 ready-to-fly version Prima Wakefield illustrates simple layout very useful materialmodel constant-chord wing Photo Sal Fruciano Steel wing wire runs through molded fiberglass pylon carbon-fiber Front end simple nicely machined Threaded inserts blade roots allow pitch tube spars Two-function timer adjustment Reverse-Montreal front end molded fiberglass blades 7Z~ Wing spar 6mm carbon-fiber tube Precut ribs capped fiberglass cloth top bottom strength stiffness no catches set Just pull hub forward ready launch Wing construction combines mix new old technology leading edge trailing edge balsa partially shaped neatly notched receive ribs spar 6mm diameter carbon tube provides bending torsional strength ribs predrilled spar cut wide block balsa has covered top bottom glass cloth provides effective cap strengthen ribs somewhat tedious task gluing individual carbon-fiber caps root tip ribs wide extra strength ribs dihedral break prebeveled correct angle Uncapped balsa false ribs also provided provide extra support covering along front wing wing assembled slipping ribs onto spar adding leading trailing edges correctly space ribs Fits everywhere very good showing high level care Stab construction similar wing uses pair thin hardwood spars instead carbon tube stab ribs capped Prima rather modest proportion wing wingspan approximately 14 meters Most current Wakes 16 19 m range intended first Wakefield shorter wing would seem robust certainly would easier handle wind design uses two-function timer fitted auto rudder DT intent use relatively smaller cross-section motor 24 strands vs typical 26 30 strands lower initial torque should easier Junior wind handle addition less need VIT system Variable Incidence Tailplane control nose-up tendency during first few seconds climb complaints minor rudder heavy 54 gramsabout three times weight built-up rudder Id tempted build balsa replacement inside tail connector cone molding bit rough might enough nick rubber motor few seconds work sanding drum motor tool would take care pylon required drilling wing wire cutting opening timer Neither tasks particularly difficult Junior might need some experienced help example examined front end seemed bit tight required unscrew shaft add thin washer between hub nose block Again easy fix really lot like about Prima kitespecially price kit sells $122 plus shipping ready-tofly Prima $199 Either way get lot money Igor Vivehar should congratulated innovative design Sal Fruciano also deserves significant credit efforts get Igor develop kit first place willingness keep price profit low Primas kit ready-to-fly selling quickly may want check Sal about availability before placing order telephone number 602 948-5798 write Starline 114 Model Aviation r tube connector cone tailboom molded fiberglass 6mm rear peg also holds two-part fuselage together stabilizer also uses precut ribs notched trailing edge Molded fiberglass fittings rudder stab mounts Rudder spar thin hardwoodprobably lime has molded fiberglass halves carefully joined edges International 6146 Cactus Wren Rd Scottsdale AZ 85253 Ten Models Year year committee National Free Flight Society NFFS selects models honored societys Symposium year committee chaired Larry Kruse chose following designs Power Odyssey FiC Michael Achterberg Warrior Robert Johannes NXS Robert Hanford Outdoor Rubber category winners Coupe #12 Robert White Window Plane P-30 Arthur Ellis Lethal Ms Moffett Stuart Bennett Outdoor Glider winner Full Grunt HLG RP Hanford Scale category winner Mitsubishi lMFI Thomas Hailman Indoor winner Hobby Shopper EZB Lawrence Coslick Robert Oppegard s rubber stripper received Special award addition drawings photos Ten Models Year winners 1999 Sympo features years electees Free Flight Hall Fame wide variety articles aspects Free Flight design construction flying range piece lightweight construction Scale models selecting binoculars Editor Bob Perkins has done excellent job lining up contributors working fine-tune piece Art director Ross Jahnke has pulled package together graphically B tacturing & flAK ibuting Co Inc largest supplier control-line airplanes BRODAK PROFILE ENGINE MOUNT Has 3% offset designed enclusisely tor use cit Profile Airplanes Provides solid mounting surface helps reduce vibration eliminates crushing wood 25 46 Engines BH-849159 also available Catalogue 59 Send $400 Brodaks 100 Park Avenue ichaels PA 15320 Phonu 724-556-2726 7545565670 adding some excellent woodcut illustrations No matter what type Free Flight interested Im sure will find plenty useful information Sympo can order NFFS Publications writing Bob McLinden 3903 W Temple Dr Denver CO 80236 price $25 plus $4 shipping Please make checks payable NFFS 4October1999 115 ee hee Ce Reel WALSTGN RETRIEVAL SYSTEMS 725 Coaper Lake Rd SE Smyrna GA 30082 770-434-4905 800-657-4672 Fax 770-431-0119 Visa AmEx e-mail WalstonRET@aolcom SpinMaster aluminum spinner cones prop nuts available through manufacturer Evety product precision made quality light weight performance made USA money back guarantee competitive prices cant go wrong owning SpinMaster product information place order visit web page phone fax toll free 1-888-299-9476 FREE SHIPPING AND HANDLING USA Mfg #01#02#03#04#05#00King In4ustries 2924 F Eaton Dr #07Sdla25 dla 25 dia 2225 dla Ajaijiw KIthttp //wwwspin-rnaster corn

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