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Free Flight: Indoor

Author: B. Tenny


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/07
Page Numbers: 118, 119, 120

FREE FLIGHT INDOOR RECORD TRIALS ALERT Record application forms require two timers signatures flight made record trials instead contest increasing number applications being submitted Contest Director CD has signed timer permitted Contestants sure application signed two timers neither Contest Director CDs It responsibility make sure contestants have two qualified timers attempt Kibbie Dome Annual meet scheduled August 2-4 1997 Easy B International meet August 5 Contact Andy Tagliafico 10039 Quail Post Rd Portland OR 97219 Tel 503 4520546 Indoor Group 74 membersand counting Anyone wants advance notice special Indoor news late-breaking contest announcements send E-mail rten@intexnet register group Other Indoor information available web sites http/wwwinteraccesscomluncle del/indoor http/wwwultranetcom/davison/indoorhtm http/wwwearthlinknetlpazuzu/omhtml Hour Yet Ken Johnson has faithfully continued report activity Tustin Hangar Santa Ana CA Several other fliers models larger FiD including Cezar Banks Bob Randolph have joined Steve Brown quest first official one-hour flight Steve has damaged two models since unofficial 6354 flight made last good air before colder weather set Stan Chilton visited least two sessions Jim Richmond expected attend Ken Johnson Chuck Lindley have continued try combinations Electric Duration models photo shows Kens diamond-wing Electric model has several flights six minutes Ken hopes promote pure Electric Duration event Indoor differs Electric RC event already available Electric RC Duration has aggressively promoted several years Tony Naccarato Black Sheep Squadron several members shown models Tony kneeling son front row Chuck Lindley left end Ken Johnson third left other fliers names available No-Touch Times Norwich Flying Aces record two times flight contests regular flight time per Academy Model Aeronautics rules time until model touches ceiling recorded no-touch time some results recent Pennyplane contest Win govers Walibangers Norwich Flying Aces newsletter edited John Kagan AMA Time No-Touch Time John Kagan547507 Holly Vonasek518318 John Koptonak434420 Unique Rubber Test Stuart BenneW former editor Oakland Cloud Dusters newsletter presented following test Hank Cole uses quick look rubber samples Equipment Required Two pairs forceps Gram scale Ao-inch-increment ruler Hook suspend rubber sample Pan cup load weights Procedure 1 Cut 12-inch sample rubber 2 pen mark off inch center sample 3 Grip sample ends forceps roll up rubber forceps until almost one-inch marks Pull sample lengthwise two three times find I.1 Illustration Hank Coles rubber test used assess energy rubber samples See text details Tenny sketch 118 Model Aviation Johnsons diamond-wing Electric Duration model heading toward ceiling Photo Ken Johnson Th\ oor Electric Endurance fliers Black Sheep Squadron Tony Naccarato photo Hes kneeling front son maximum stretch will take considerable force Tan II s 1 inches 4 Tie ioops both ends sample Hang sample hook pan cup lower end Load weights until rubber stretch 58 s-i 1 See illustration 5 Weigh rubber sample wt b Weigh weight W Note W wt must same units grams ounces 6 Energy ote E expressed ft lbflb Typical numbers wt grams s nches W grams E 537 g 101 ft lbilb Additional notes 1 sure include weight container W 2 Samples will usually yield energy ratings high example Often variables within rubber skein 34000-4100 average Energy range 4 sample weight critical measurement Use accurate gram scale Indoor scale etc Put Tool Box Brainbusters Newsletter edited Abram Van DoverThis JackMcGillivray old issue information still current will help decide what size length motor use Im serious about puffing tool box book keep information dont can look tool boxThanks help Jack Optimization Rubber Motor Size object utilize maximum number turns wound rubber motor during efficient flight model should land floor just turns used up Following methods achieving Problem 1 Aircraft runs out turns above floor overpowered Solutions Use different motor smaller cross section maintaining increasing its overall length Use different motor originalcross section increased length Increase propeller pitch and/or propeller diameter motor new problem will diminish somewhat motor breaks Problem 2 Aircraft lands unused turns left motor underpowered Solutions Shorten existing motor Use another motor larger crosssection maintaining shortening overall motor length Decrease propeller pitch and/or propeller diameter Scale Warbirds 57 6075 91120 4 stroke 544560/609l4stroke 686075 91120 4 stroke 616075 /911204 stroke 596075 /911204 stroke Prices subject change notice $17499 $16499 $20499 $19499 $17999 S/H 4 & h4 Working Tomorrows Technology S Camino Seco #415 Tucson AZ 85710 e/FAX 520 886-3678 Worlds Most Unique Aviation Event RADIO CONTROLLED AND FULLSCALE AIRSHOW Huge Display R/G Models Control Line Flying r RIG Flying 5 Days r Pilot Appreciation Dinner Trainer Flying Brought Ii part KCCI r Static Model Contest 2 R/C Exhibitors Exhibitor Demos -Scale Combat JPO Sanctioned Event jZc R/C Auction general show information call 515-964-2000 try FAX BACK number 515-964-0558 receive fax general show pilot vendor travel lodging camping regional airport information may also visit Web Site http//www dwxcom/-rcguru/expomain htm July 16- 20 1997 July 166 17 H/C Flying 9- 7 July 1820 H/C Flying 9 4 Show 4 keny Exposition Park Ankeny IA r Star Aerobatic Team Hornet r Russian Yak-55M r Sky Fighters Demo r Comedy Club Act r Full-Scale Rides r Vintage Aircraft DU MCN1S7C# 4reR NB StB ewe BP5 &&v By. 9Jh P51 F4U AT6 F/W 190 A6M2 ru urgeui Striking Back Production Airshow Fantastic Pyro considering solutions either problem keep parameters mind possible rubber motor weight should exceed airframe weight twice airframe weight aircraft motors heavy cant utilized because high wing loading See note 1 motor length 2 times longer aircraft motor base vibration risk rubber bunching can occur spoiling good flights because center-of-gravity shifts successive wind rubber motor power output will fall particularly near-breaking turns applied insufficient rest period between windings provided See note 2 Bud Tenny notes 1 Pennyplane example 10-inch motor stick length poses problem handling motor weights 95% model weight pressing problem preventing motor bunching results loss usable turns mostly affects highceiling flying longer loop needed required turns 2 Prime batches Tan II can used five six hard winds day until physical damage incurred Some data have implies output successive windups less applied Limited Pennyplane good rubber can identified keeping detailed records stretch recovery best 20-inch loop 90-inch-width rubber will typically have permanent stretch 6 8 inches after first wind will usually return almost same length within 30 minutes after subsequent flights obtain kind performance motor made Tan II rubber must kept scrupulously clean Tan IIs surface smooth slick tiniest piece grit will score surface find consistent use Armor AIlTM before winding stabilizing knots during final phase winding seems minimize scuffing between strands Several fliers have reported scuffmg versions Tan II cant remember scuffing under hardest use Armor AllTM similar lubes SNITCH SNITCH will ard trouble shootingOPTICALLY ISOall glrich problems microcoetrollerLATE channels counts records gitiches missedand us rate sigeal frames during flight pleybankhatters later groued counting out audible tones Great tsr trouble shoot- nures ing noisy ignition system glitches tr-y-glirciring caused leg out different equipment configura-heavy duty servou nuns Also warns interference onand beg leads ie frequency reminds turngiant scale airplanes ott receiver must usury flightand glidem can boo Eloy Marez says 1 consider Snitch see valuable alec-extra power tronic accessories come along recently Electronics Corner Model Budderradio sums September55 Size t 32 u f 32 n Sd weightuseu Reno Racers 06 ounce Price $3995 5 ounce 54495 NOW available wired mob connectors S7955 —.. -Max Throttle Thu BEST way insure reliableThe microprocessorpower tu model Use withcontrolled super-smoll MINI two banury packs two switchMA features high-rote no harnesses Runs MAIN packadjustment auto-setup softtill drops out switches tostart brake throttle-guard BACK-UP puckwont start armed Works standard d cell 5 cullstick position motoror GEL-CELL packs Buneryoff foil safe ond eutenslee packs can different capacity like tSgS hug Solid stateglitch filter software design uses MOSFET transistorsDesigned 1-16 cells 30 Used extensively pmtessiooalamps SO amps peak Includes servo connector RPVs odd ysur own switch harnusous wiring 15 n t tt o 75 -5ElWdO5 connectors Measures lxi 5x5 Weight 1 weight 5 ounce connectors $4595 NEW Now available wiredintroductory price $7995 connecturs $5995 Electronic Model Systems 22655 La Patina Ane Ste 515 Verbs Linda CA 92697 714-992-1393 Info Only 855-945-9978 tOrders Only $359 Shipping & Handling Per Order Credit Cards Accepted- American Eupress Olaconer Mastercard & VIsa WING SPANr36 Inches LENGTh25 Inches5 WEIGHr 3Sos$499 ENGINE lO-l5ci RADIO 3 Channel 44jAo SPAN 45 Inches LENGTh 42 Inches 45 Lbs$649 ENGINE 35 -45 d RADIO 4Chanrsel/55ernos FEAI13RE jar INCLUDES Machine-Cut ParIs Quick & Easy Build ed Easy Trarreport nplege Hardware Package tnodafes Full Size Servos 120 Model Aviation 4Rubber ne Power Free FlIght Display Control Une ElectrIc Power RIC Airplanes Penn Valley Hobby Center 837-AW Mgin St Lansdale PA l944 216- 366-0770 6 CHANNEL GLITCH BUSTER III TIMaT RTERY aoeo

Author: B. Tenny


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/07
Page Numbers: 118, 119, 120

FREE FLIGHT INDOOR RECORD TRIALS ALERT Record application forms require two timers signatures flight made record trials instead contest increasing number applications being submitted Contest Director CD has signed timer permitted Contestants sure application signed two timers neither Contest Director CDs It responsibility make sure contestants have two qualified timers attempt Kibbie Dome Annual meet scheduled August 2-4 1997 Easy B International meet August 5 Contact Andy Tagliafico 10039 Quail Post Rd Portland OR 97219 Tel 503 4520546 Indoor Group 74 membersand counting Anyone wants advance notice special Indoor news late-breaking contest announcements send E-mail rten@intexnet register group Other Indoor information available web sites http/wwwinteraccesscomluncle del/indoor http/wwwultranetcom/davison/indoorhtm http/wwwearthlinknetlpazuzu/omhtml Hour Yet Ken Johnson has faithfully continued report activity Tustin Hangar Santa Ana CA Several other fliers models larger FiD including Cezar Banks Bob Randolph have joined Steve Brown quest first official one-hour flight Steve has damaged two models since unofficial 6354 flight made last good air before colder weather set Stan Chilton visited least two sessions Jim Richmond expected attend Ken Johnson Chuck Lindley have continued try combinations Electric Duration models photo shows Kens diamond-wing Electric model has several flights six minutes Ken hopes promote pure Electric Duration event Indoor differs Electric RC event already available Electric RC Duration has aggressively promoted several years Tony Naccarato Black Sheep Squadron several members shown models Tony kneeling son front row Chuck Lindley left end Ken Johnson third left other fliers names available No-Touch Times Norwich Flying Aces record two times flight contests regular flight time per Academy Model Aeronautics rules time until model touches ceiling recorded no-touch time some results recent Pennyplane contest Win govers Walibangers Norwich Flying Aces newsletter edited John Kagan AMA Time No-Touch Time John Kagan547507 Holly Vonasek518318 John Koptonak434420 Unique Rubber Test Stuart BenneW former editor Oakland Cloud Dusters newsletter presented following test Hank Cole uses quick look rubber samples Equipment Required Two pairs forceps Gram scale Ao-inch-increment ruler Hook suspend rubber sample Pan cup load weights Procedure 1 Cut 12-inch sample rubber 2 pen mark off inch center sample 3 Grip sample ends forceps roll up rubber forceps until almost one-inch marks Pull sample lengthwise two three times find I.1 Illustration Hank Coles rubber test used assess energy rubber samples See text details Tenny sketch 118 Model Aviation Johnsons diamond-wing Electric Duration model heading toward ceiling Photo Ken Johnson Th\ oor Electric Endurance fliers Black Sheep Squadron Tony Naccarato photo Hes kneeling front son maximum stretch will take considerable force Tan II s 1 inches 4 Tie ioops both ends sample Hang sample hook pan cup lower end Load weights until rubber stretch 58 s-i 1 See illustration 5 Weigh rubber sample wt b Weigh weight W Note W wt must same units grams ounces 6 Energy ote E expressed ft lbflb Typical numbers wt grams s nches W grams E 537 g 101 ft lbilb Additional notes 1 sure include weight container W 2 Samples will usually yield energy ratings high example Often variables within rubber skein 34000-4100 average Energy range 4 sample weight critical measurement Use accurate gram scale Indoor scale etc Put Tool Box Brainbusters Newsletter edited Abram Van DoverThis JackMcGillivray old issue information still current will help decide what size length motor use Im serious about puffing tool box book keep information dont can look tool boxThanks help Jack Optimization Rubber Motor Size object utilize maximum number turns wound rubber motor during efficient flight model should land floor just turns used up Following methods achieving Problem 1 Aircraft runs out turns above floor overpowered Solutions Use different motor smaller cross section maintaining increasing its overall length Use different motor originalcross section increased length Increase propeller pitch and/or propeller diameter motor new problem will diminish somewhat motor breaks Problem 2 Aircraft lands unused turns left motor underpowered Solutions Shorten existing motor Use another motor larger crosssection maintaining shortening overall motor length Decrease propeller pitch and/or propeller diameter Scale Warbirds 57 6075 91120 4 stroke 544560/609l4stroke 686075 91120 4 stroke 616075 /911204 stroke 596075 /911204 stroke Prices subject change notice $17499 $16499 $20499 $19499 $17999 S/H 4 & h4 Working Tomorrows Technology S Camino Seco #415 Tucson AZ 85710 e/FAX 520 886-3678 Worlds Most Unique Aviation Event RADIO CONTROLLED AND FULLSCALE AIRSHOW Huge Display R/G Models Control Line Flying r RIG Flying 5 Days r Pilot Appreciation Dinner Trainer Flying Brought Ii part KCCI r Static Model Contest 2 R/C Exhibitors Exhibitor Demos -Scale Combat JPO Sanctioned Event jZc R/C Auction general show information call 515-964-2000 try FAX BACK number 515-964-0558 receive fax general show pilot vendor travel lodging camping regional airport information may also visit Web Site http//www dwxcom/-rcguru/expomain htm July 16- 20 1997 July 166 17 H/C Flying 9- 7 July 1820 H/C Flying 9 4 Show 4 keny Exposition Park Ankeny IA r Star Aerobatic Team Hornet r Russian Yak-55M r Sky Fighters Demo r Comedy Club Act r Full-Scale Rides r Vintage Aircraft DU MCN1S7C# 4reR NB StB ewe BP5 &&v By. 9Jh P51 F4U AT6 F/W 190 A6M2 ru urgeui Striking Back Production Airshow Fantastic Pyro considering solutions either problem keep parameters mind possible rubber motor weight should exceed airframe weight twice airframe weight aircraft motors heavy cant utilized because high wing loading See note 1 motor length 2 times longer aircraft motor base vibration risk rubber bunching can occur spoiling good flights because center-of-gravity shifts successive wind rubber motor power output will fall particularly near-breaking turns applied insufficient rest period between windings provided See note 2 Bud Tenny notes 1 Pennyplane example 10-inch motor stick length poses problem handling motor weights 95% model weight pressing problem preventing motor bunching results loss usable turns mostly affects highceiling flying longer loop needed required turns 2 Prime batches Tan II can used five six hard winds day until physical damage incurred Some data have implies output successive windups less applied Limited Pennyplane good rubber can identified keeping detailed records stretch recovery best 20-inch loop 90-inch-width rubber will typically have permanent stretch 6 8 inches after first wind will usually return almost same length within 30 minutes after subsequent flights obtain kind performance motor made Tan II rubber must kept scrupulously clean Tan IIs surface smooth slick tiniest piece grit will score surface find consistent use Armor AIlTM before winding stabilizing knots during final phase winding seems minimize scuffing between strands Several fliers have reported scuffmg versions Tan II cant remember scuffing under hardest use Armor AllTM similar lubes SNITCH SNITCH will ard trouble shootingOPTICALLY ISOall glrich problems microcoetrollerLATE channels counts records gitiches missedand us rate sigeal frames during flight pleybankhatters later groued counting out audible tones Great tsr trouble shoot- nures ing noisy ignition system glitches tr-y-glirciring caused leg out different equipment configura-heavy duty servou nuns Also warns interference onand beg leads ie frequency reminds turngiant scale airplanes ott receiver must usury flightand glidem can boo Eloy Marez says 1 consider Snitch see valuable alec-extra power tronic accessories come along recently Electronics Corner Model Budderradio sums September55 Size t 32 u f 32 n Sd weightuseu Reno Racers 06 ounce Price $3995 5 ounce 54495 NOW available wired mob connectors S7955 —.. -Max Throttle Thu BEST way insure reliableThe microprocessorpower tu model Use withcontrolled super-smoll MINI two banury packs two switchMA features high-rote no harnesses Runs MAIN packadjustment auto-setup softtill drops out switches tostart brake throttle-guard BACK-UP puckwont start armed Works standard d cell 5 cullstick position motoror GEL-CELL packs Buneryoff foil safe ond eutenslee packs can different capacity like tSgS hug Solid stateglitch filter software design uses MOSFET transistorsDesigned 1-16 cells 30 Used extensively pmtessiooalamps SO amps peak Includes servo connector RPVs odd ysur own switch harnusous wiring 15 n t tt o 75 -5ElWdO5 connectors Measures lxi 5x5 Weight 1 weight 5 ounce connectors $4595 NEW Now available wiredintroductory price $7995 connecturs $5995 Electronic Model Systems 22655 La Patina Ane Ste 515 Verbs Linda CA 92697 714-992-1393 Info Only 855-945-9978 tOrders Only $359 Shipping & Handling Per Order Credit Cards Accepted- American Eupress Olaconer Mastercard & VIsa WING SPANr36 Inches LENGTh25 Inches5 WEIGHr 3Sos$499 ENGINE lO-l5ci RADIO 3 Channel 44jAo SPAN 45 Inches LENGTh 42 Inches 45 Lbs$649 ENGINE 35 -45 d RADIO 4Chanrsel/55ernos FEAI13RE jar INCLUDES Machine-Cut ParIs Quick & Easy Build ed Easy Trarreport nplege Hardware Package tnodafes Full Size Servos 120 Model Aviation 4Rubber ne Power Free FlIght Display Control Une ElectrIc Power RIC Airplanes Penn Valley Hobby Center 837-AW Mgin St Lansdale PA l944 216- 366-0770 6 CHANNEL GLITCH BUSTER III TIMaT RTERY aoeo

Author: B. Tenny


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/07
Page Numbers: 118, 119, 120

FREE FLIGHT INDOOR RECORD TRIALS ALERT Record application forms require two timers signatures flight made record trials instead contest increasing number applications being submitted Contest Director CD has signed timer permitted Contestants sure application signed two timers neither Contest Director CDs It responsibility make sure contestants have two qualified timers attempt Kibbie Dome Annual meet scheduled August 2-4 1997 Easy B International meet August 5 Contact Andy Tagliafico 10039 Quail Post Rd Portland OR 97219 Tel 503 4520546 Indoor Group 74 membersand counting Anyone wants advance notice special Indoor news late-breaking contest announcements send E-mail rten@intexnet register group Other Indoor information available web sites http/wwwinteraccesscomluncle del/indoor http/wwwultranetcom/davison/indoorhtm http/wwwearthlinknetlpazuzu/omhtml Hour Yet Ken Johnson has faithfully continued report activity Tustin Hangar Santa Ana CA Several other fliers models larger FiD including Cezar Banks Bob Randolph have joined Steve Brown quest first official one-hour flight Steve has damaged two models since unofficial 6354 flight made last good air before colder weather set Stan Chilton visited least two sessions Jim Richmond expected attend Ken Johnson Chuck Lindley have continued try combinations Electric Duration models photo shows Kens diamond-wing Electric model has several flights six minutes Ken hopes promote pure Electric Duration event Indoor differs Electric RC event already available Electric RC Duration has aggressively promoted several years Tony Naccarato Black Sheep Squadron several members shown models Tony kneeling son front row Chuck Lindley left end Ken Johnson third left other fliers names available No-Touch Times Norwich Flying Aces record two times flight contests regular flight time per Academy Model Aeronautics rules time until model touches ceiling recorded no-touch time some results recent Pennyplane contest Win govers Walibangers Norwich Flying Aces newsletter edited John Kagan AMA Time No-Touch Time John Kagan547507 Holly Vonasek518318 John Koptonak434420 Unique Rubber Test Stuart BenneW former editor Oakland Cloud Dusters newsletter presented following test Hank Cole uses quick look rubber samples Equipment Required Two pairs forceps Gram scale Ao-inch-increment ruler Hook suspend rubber sample Pan cup load weights Procedure 1 Cut 12-inch sample rubber 2 pen mark off inch center sample 3 Grip sample ends forceps roll up rubber forceps until almost one-inch marks Pull sample lengthwise two three times find I.1 Illustration Hank Coles rubber test used assess energy rubber samples See text details Tenny sketch 118 Model Aviation Johnsons diamond-wing Electric Duration model heading toward ceiling Photo Ken Johnson Th\ oor Electric Endurance fliers Black Sheep Squadron Tony Naccarato photo Hes kneeling front son maximum stretch will take considerable force Tan II s 1 inches 4 Tie ioops both ends sample Hang sample hook pan cup lower end Load weights until rubber stretch 58 s-i 1 See illustration 5 Weigh rubber sample wt b Weigh weight W Note W wt must same units grams ounces 6 Energy ote E expressed ft lbflb Typical numbers wt grams s nches W grams E 537 g 101 ft lbilb Additional notes 1 sure include weight container W 2 Samples will usually yield energy ratings high example Often variables within rubber skein 34000-4100 average Energy range 4 sample weight critical measurement Use accurate gram scale Indoor scale etc Put Tool Box Brainbusters Newsletter edited Abram Van DoverThis JackMcGillivray old issue information still current will help decide what size length motor use Im serious about puffing tool box book keep information dont can look tool boxThanks help Jack Optimization Rubber Motor Size object utilize maximum number turns wound rubber motor during efficient flight model should land floor just turns used up Following methods achieving Problem 1 Aircraft runs out turns above floor overpowered Solutions Use different motor smaller cross section maintaining increasing its overall length Use different motor originalcross section increased length Increase propeller pitch and/or propeller diameter motor new problem will diminish somewhat motor breaks Problem 2 Aircraft lands unused turns left motor underpowered Solutions Shorten existing motor Use another motor larger crosssection maintaining shortening overall motor length Decrease propeller pitch and/or propeller diameter Scale Warbirds 57 6075 91120 4 stroke 544560/609l4stroke 686075 91120 4 stroke 616075 /911204 stroke 596075 /911204 stroke Prices subject change notice $17499 $16499 $20499 $19499 $17999 S/H 4 & h4 Working Tomorrows Technology S Camino Seco #415 Tucson AZ 85710 e/FAX 520 886-3678 Worlds Most Unique Aviation Event RADIO CONTROLLED AND FULLSCALE AIRSHOW Huge Display R/G Models Control Line Flying r RIG Flying 5 Days r Pilot Appreciation Dinner Trainer Flying Brought Ii part KCCI r Static Model Contest 2 R/C Exhibitors Exhibitor Demos -Scale Combat JPO Sanctioned Event jZc R/C Auction general show information call 515-964-2000 try FAX BACK number 515-964-0558 receive fax general show pilot vendor travel lodging camping regional airport information may also visit Web Site http//www dwxcom/-rcguru/expomain htm July 16- 20 1997 July 166 17 H/C Flying 9- 7 July 1820 H/C Flying 9 4 Show 4 keny Exposition Park Ankeny IA r Star Aerobatic Team Hornet r Russian Yak-55M r Sky Fighters Demo r Comedy Club Act r Full-Scale Rides r Vintage Aircraft DU MCN1S7C# 4reR NB StB ewe BP5 &&v By. 9Jh P51 F4U AT6 F/W 190 A6M2 ru urgeui Striking Back Production Airshow Fantastic Pyro considering solutions either problem keep parameters mind possible rubber motor weight should exceed airframe weight twice airframe weight aircraft motors heavy cant utilized because high wing loading See note 1 motor length 2 times longer aircraft motor base vibration risk rubber bunching can occur spoiling good flights because center-of-gravity shifts successive wind rubber motor power output will fall particularly near-breaking turns applied insufficient rest period between windings provided See note 2 Bud Tenny notes 1 Pennyplane example 10-inch motor stick length poses problem handling motor weights 95% model weight pressing problem preventing motor bunching results loss usable turns mostly affects highceiling flying longer loop needed required turns 2 Prime batches Tan II can used five six hard winds day until physical damage incurred Some data have implies output successive windups less applied Limited Pennyplane good rubber can identified keeping detailed records stretch recovery best 20-inch loop 90-inch-width rubber will typically have permanent stretch 6 8 inches after first wind will usually return almost same length within 30 minutes after subsequent flights obtain kind performance motor made Tan II rubber must kept scrupulously clean Tan IIs surface smooth slick tiniest piece grit will score surface find consistent use Armor AIlTM before winding stabilizing knots during final phase winding seems minimize scuffing between strands Several fliers have reported scuffmg versions Tan II cant remember scuffing under hardest use Armor AllTM similar lubes SNITCH SNITCH will ard trouble shootingOPTICALLY ISOall glrich problems microcoetrollerLATE channels counts records gitiches missedand us rate sigeal frames during flight pleybankhatters later groued counting out audible tones Great tsr trouble shoot- nures ing noisy ignition system glitches tr-y-glirciring caused leg out different equipment configura-heavy duty servou nuns Also warns interference onand beg leads ie frequency reminds turngiant scale airplanes ott receiver must usury flightand glidem can boo Eloy Marez says 1 consider Snitch see valuable alec-extra power tronic accessories come along recently Electronics Corner Model Budderradio sums September55 Size t 32 u f 32 n Sd weightuseu Reno Racers 06 ounce Price $3995 5 ounce 54495 NOW available wired mob connectors S7955 —.. -Max Throttle Thu BEST way insure reliableThe microprocessorpower tu model Use withcontrolled super-smoll MINI two banury packs two switchMA features high-rote no harnesses Runs MAIN packadjustment auto-setup softtill drops out switches tostart brake throttle-guard BACK-UP puckwont start armed Works standard d cell 5 cullstick position motoror GEL-CELL packs Buneryoff foil safe ond eutenslee packs can different capacity like tSgS hug Solid stateglitch filter software design uses MOSFET transistorsDesigned 1-16 cells 30 Used extensively pmtessiooalamps SO amps peak Includes servo connector RPVs odd ysur own switch harnusous wiring 15 n t tt o 75 -5ElWdO5 connectors Measures lxi 5x5 Weight 1 weight 5 ounce connectors $4595 NEW Now available wiredintroductory price $7995 connecturs $5995 Electronic Model Systems 22655 La Patina Ane Ste 515 Verbs Linda CA 92697 714-992-1393 Info Only 855-945-9978 tOrders Only $359 Shipping & Handling Per Order Credit Cards Accepted- American Eupress Olaconer Mastercard & VIsa WING SPANr36 Inches LENGTh25 Inches5 WEIGHr 3Sos$499 ENGINE lO-l5ci RADIO 3 Channel 44jAo SPAN 45 Inches LENGTh 42 Inches 45 Lbs$649 ENGINE 35 -45 d RADIO 4Chanrsel/55ernos FEAI13RE jar INCLUDES Machine-Cut ParIs Quick & Easy Build ed Easy Trarreport nplege Hardware Package tnodafes Full Size Servos 120 Model Aviation 4Rubber ne Power Free FlIght Display Control Une ElectrIc Power RIC Airplanes Penn Valley Hobby Center 837-AW Mgin St Lansdale PA l944 216- 366-0770 6 CHANNEL GLITCH BUSTER III TIMaT RTERY aoeo

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