FREE FLIGHT INDOOR 1 r m rI rs1inuy CAN WE SAVE FiD Team Selection Chairman Richard Doig has alerting US FiD fliers following problems out microfilm solution Erv Rodemskys film preferred blend remaining supply raw nitrocellulose contaminated Other sources being investigated means ground-zero start months testing prove out new formula Recent changes United States laws concerning hazardous chemicals now make almost impossible individuals businesses buy chemicals raw materials Japanese-produced nitrocellulose primary chemical Ervs film under import ban because legal action US competitor Several top fliers very low film solution will probably out next years World Championships US Team Selection Program participation has dropped steadily during past few years Regional system close collapse lack participation major problem difficulty transporting fragile microfilm models airline 1996 World Champs models arrived intact carried overhead compartments sent models through baggage broke least model box destroyed Virtually damage shattered film Romanian team managed bring four models carry boxes using collapsible cabanes unbraced removable stabs Most fliers believe approach poor compromise brace wires can stick film during travel unbraced stabs heavier wirebraced construction Transporting fragile FID models difficult best Airline deregulation has made US airline flying very difficult Special handling model boxes no longer available since fare service cuts require airlines fill seat Since US-based airlines control overseas routes well foreign airlines forced follow suit remain competitive situation going get worse real answer rules change allows least three fully competitive models packed box fits airline overhead compartments under seat box 9 x 13 x 23 inches What Should Americans believe span should 55 cm possible pack least two probably three models 9 x 13 x 23 box structural concessions plugon tailbooms folding wing posts Suggested wording rules change 342 Characteristics Indoor Models span model shall exceed 550 mm weight model rubber motor shall less 1 gram surfaces must covered solid material sold commercially sheet form Materials sold commercially liquids allowed restrictions apply FiD class models models used World Record attempts Go must build some 55 cm models cover polyester sheet see fly expect would see 45 minutes Category V first year Share views FiD Richard W Doig 2139 Somerville Dr Oxford MI 48371 Tel 248 628-9474 evenings 248 334-9564 days Fax 248 334-5830 E-mail rten@nstarnet distribution Indoor Group including Doig Tan II Report Steve Brown reported two AMA records set models powered Tan II August 1997 vintage Cat IV FiD 5345 Larry Cailliau s Limited Pennyplane record thought 1834 rubber also used several fliers Team Selection Finals comments 7/97 new rubber very uneven sometimes breaks mid-motor no warning no fraying etc Apparently flaws voids rubber seems have little power 8/93 torque curve seems slightly different well Gibbs tested 10 samples getting energy levels between 4052 4181 average 4099 foot-pounds/pound Unfortunately vintage Tan II sold out some reason almost entire shipmenthundreds poundswas sold outdoor FAI fliers including 112 Model Aviation eam attended Canadian Nats see text Vein Hacker photo Nick Leonard Jr Nicklet prepares Fl D flight team qualifier held Bedford TX Bud Tenny photo foreign competitors before Indoor fliers ever heard about best few Indoor fliers able get pound Indoor Group Indoor Group has 110 members registered Bud Tenny rten@nstarnet rten@intexnet former address good until 1/1/98 sending E-mail address receive late-breaking news happens clubs hold Indoor events can send announcements Bud Tenny via E mail snail mail Box 830545 Richardson TX 75083 prompt posting members Indoor Group Dels web page Come join us USIC 97 Indoor Video finishing column previewed Bill Hardings latest masterpiece USJC 97 knock-your-socks-off video produced edited using digital technology very well done model club regardless basic interests should have its library Get Harding Aero Productions 4782 Unity Line Rd New Waterford OH 44445 price $1995 plus $3 shipping handling Canadian Nats Just several Canadian fliers consistently show up USIC Nats actually several AMA Indoor fliers participated Canadian Nats photo shows US crew Left right back row Vein Hacker Walt Van Gorder Larry Loucka Gene Joshu Larry Coslick Front row Richard Miller Stu Weckerly Can FiD Dead photo shows Nick Leonard Jr now wants called Nicklet preparing FlD flight Team Qualifier held Bedford Texas Nicklet went win Junior berth US Team 1988 World Championship have known him some time contest displayed cool worthy much-more-seasoned flier move obviously planned executed precisely young man has received SANYO RC-2000 CELLS$650 Ea SANYO RC-2000 CELLS MATCHED$667 Ea SANYO RC-1700 CELLS newCALL FOR PRICE SANYO RC-1700 CELLS MATCHEDCALL FOR PRICE SANYO N1400 SCR CELLS$350 Ea SANYO Ni 000 SCR CELLS$350 Ea SANYO KR600 AE CELLS$250 Ea SANYO N800 AR CELLS$350 Ea SANYO N350 AA CELLS$250 Ea SANYO 600 AA CELLS$150 Ea SAFT FULL C RECHARGEABLE$100 Ea 4 CELL 270AA RECEIVER PACK$1000 Ea 5 CELL 1000 AE RECEIVER PACK$1800 Ea CONNECTORS RED & BLACK$150 Pr WIRE SHRINK BARS AND BRAID ALSO AVAIMBLE PLUG-IN WING ADJUSTER KIT New iiImproved Wing Adjuster Very strong rigid also light weight Use two adjusters wing panel key panel fuselage allowing quick accurate alignment straight flight 4-Pack tor both wing panels $1295 GLASS CLOTH 7 oziSq Yard Fastest Filling Closest Weave Lightest Finished Weight Includes Detailed Instructions Big 3 Square Yard Pkg$895 GATOR WING TUBE AND SOCKET SETS Aluminum alloy tubing plug-in wings Includes special slip-fit phenolic sockets build wing panels Special lengths order 7/16 die x 2 ft precision fit sockets$895 5/8 dia x 2 ft precision fit sockets$1095 7/8 dia x 2 ft precision fit sockets$1195 1-1/4diax2fV$995 1-1/2diax3ft$1495 PLUG-IN ADJUSTABLE STAB KIT Now can optimize stab incidence best flight charactensticsl pair glass-filled nylon adjusters included provide simple quick micro screw adjustment smaller front stab tube Main tube alloy aluminum matching phenolic socket Complete Package$995 3713 Pompano Drive Pensacola FL 32514 Phone 904 494-0203 RIC Products Inc z VISA/MasterCard Welcomed $450 per Item S&Il esidents add 6% Tax ALL Engines feature Ball Bearing Crankshafts include muffler carburetor lIP ff5hlIfS USA HP1 2 Gold Cup Inline Twin Ringed HP 61 Gold CupABC14999 HP 61 Gold Cup Ringed14999 HP 61 Gold Cup Heli Perry Carb 9 HP 40 Gold Cup ABC ringed 13999 HP 40 Silver Star ABC ringed 10999 HP 20 Gold Cu p ABC 9999 HP VT21 Four Stroke Std head 14999 HP VT21 Four Stroke Bearing head .. 15999 HP VT49 Four Stroke Std head 17999 HP VT49 Four Stroke Bearing head .. 19999 SEND $100 FOR 64 POOR CATALOG FREE WITH ORDER RRENIIIIIE$ RJLK61 Hush Muffler .. 11299 RJLConquest 15R/C8999 RJL Conquest 15 ABC R/C 10999 MECOA Tomcat 46 ABE6999 LEfDINECIMfPIffYOFINEfIIM MECQA Tomcat 40 ABC6999 Box 98 Sierra Madre California 91025 MECOA Wildcat 28 ABC5999FOR PARTS OR TECHNICAL HELP CALL 626-359-0016 MECOA Wildcat 15 ABC4999ORDERS ONLY 800FLY MY RCOM Deals Combo Specials LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL 1-626-FLY MY AC 359-6972 Info & Specs --- Visit Biggest Fax 626 301 0298 ErnaiNFO@rnecoaom Model Engine Website Anywhere Prices goDd thro Oec 311907 . Subject chaRge ODijOR AIiII pping & Handling continental US $599 size order 1I WV wv@ M ECOAIOIoI I~ii fi,I ree add 825% SaiRo Tao THewooMEOOA*uoeoLeSnjeoL,ETkDeu,SOFMOoFEOCe#eMYOAMFIcA AD#D4O1557MoOELEOOOJpNO AME,C January1998 113 Use SPRINGLANDERTM nosegear save firewall SPRINGLANDER absorbs landing shocks directions springs back No pulling nosewheel straighten nosegear after hard landings SPRINGLANDER made tough 5/32-plated music wire takes wheels 3 diameter has extra long shank fit 25 60 planes Especially recommended Trainers Patent No 5575700 See hobby store order direct $795 S&H Send check money order no charge cards Dealers invited Use OCEAN SOFTWARE AERO VOLT help save plane AERC LT es att SMT on-board battery monitor plugs spare receiver channel Y-hamess 3 green & 1 yellow LEDs show battery condition super bright red LED means recharge now No adjustments Easy install Precision components throughout 4 cell NiCad standard custom units available Prewired Airtronics/FutabaJR specify order See hobby store order direct $1995 S&H Send check money order no charge cards Dealers invited SPRINGLANDER trademark SKY PRODUCTS CO Tel 978/535-4545 110 Goodale Street Peabody MA 01960 advice dozens top fliers blended parts created own moves highly effective Nicklet salute good luck prepare New Catalog Campbell Model Supply now has catalog includes Campbell products Micro-X Peck-Polymers also importing new lines kits Electric-powered models Campbell Model Supply 37742 Carson Farmington Hills MI 48331 TelIFax 248 478-7846 Balloons Fittings Richard Doig has located source large balloons Scientific Sales Inc Box 6725 Lawrenceville NJ 08648 Tel [609] 8440055 100-gram balloons perfect what inflate about four feet diameter diameter neck fits Doig balloon fitting perfectly Price currently $7 plus shipping balloons available red #8233 black #8234 natural #8235 company Rich Doig works distributes industrial tube fittings intended nylon polyurethane tubing including quick-release inline couplings plugs 5A6 size coupling has groove molded body fits inside neck balloon 5/g stem least three inches long coupling secured electrical cable tie removed until balloon gets broken Rich has modified several plugs installing screw through base secure string ribbon tube also provides deflation plug has bored out can tie down unplug balloon steering rig plug onto fitting hands-free deflation end contest plug pushes coupling snaps place simple squeeze collar through balloon neck allows plug pulled out enough lift after filling balloon too much helium Just unplug fitting add release gas No rubber bands nice smooth transition surface balloon steering tube string $1250 per set 1 coupling 1 plug 1 deflation plug 10 cable ties including postage US addresses Rich Doig 2139 Somerville Drive Oxford MI 48371 Entry Level Newsletter several months Joe Kehr Tulsa Glue Dobbers has editing Indoor newsletter issue #2 statement purposes goals news sheet provide communications entry level Indoor modeler So youre buying yosr first low-winger dm1 gst somsthing thats just like everything sits Ihi fisid Go ths Viper RTC aid youll hats great sport model thats original location dealer nearest please call 1 -800-682-8948 mention code somber 041 8Y Distributed Esciusisely Thrsugh GREAT PLANES MODEL DiSTRiBUTORS COMPANY PO BOX 9021 CHAMPAIGN IL 61826-9021 Cspyriolrt 1997-3074195 hsbbicocsm 114 Model Aviation makes Hobbico Viper RTC Ready-To-Cover one-of-a-kind model imagination Because cover yourself no two look same comes 80% preassembled ime yourre ready create unique plane W expresses individuality mid-tail V tail bailding options offer additional customizing possibilities iv sir affordable aerobat really shows its versatility 1 9-25 engine produces nimble performer sport fliers 40 its ready take competiton Quickie 500 events HCAA5000 Wingspan 52 1321 mm Wing Area 502 sq 32 sq din Weighf 35-4 lb 1588-1814 g Requires 2-stroke 1 9-25 ci 3-4 cc engine & 4-channel radio w/4 servos 2-stroke 40 cu 65 cc engine recommended advanced fliers casually participating unique sport end result will hopefully introduce themlyou hobby convenience them/you they/you dont have rocket scientist participate challenge join us have great time variety classes types indoor models everyone should able find suitable place fit benefit number good builders class area can help get started Technical Stuff Indoor coveringI take back mean things said awhile back about using rubber cement attach Indoor covering films Andy Tagliafico other Oregon fliers highly recommend using very dilute rubber cement brush onto structure dries instantly lay structure covering film activate cement swipe thinner first tried couldnt get film adhere Now believe problem thinner first using white gas thin cement probably has oils interfered cement bought can official rubber cement thinner probably n hexane have no adhesion problems main advantage using rubber cement over shellac thinner doesnt warp structure loosen glue joints alcohol does Boeing Hawks newsletter edited Gene Stubbs ULL-SIZ MODEL BUILDER MAGAZINE Complete collection 800 plans first throuch last issues MB article reprints now available one- two-week turnaround Order 20-page price list booklet PPD $2 US $3 Can/Mex $5 overseas Also 50-page Illustrated Catalog price listings valid PPD $5 US $7 Can/Mex or$9 overseas SCRATCH BUILDERS ALMANAC Over 75 scale plans six boats 112-inch 1/24 4-inch 1/3 scale FF CL RC gas rubber gliders Bill Northrop Charlie Smith designs over 60 Vintage RC Catalog $2 US $3 Can/Mex $5 overseas Now accepting MasterCard & Visa BILL NORTHROPS PLANS SERVICE 2019 Doral Court Henderson NV 89014 Ph 702-896-2162 Fax 702-897-7775 LESS HISSLE MORE Nil Dieselize Davis Diesel Its Awesome g 154 LiUi V ~CHNO DAVIS MODEL PRODUCTS 14 50% Power Same Easy Starting No Glow Plugs Runs flvice Long Scale Sound Easy hand starts Slower smoother idle & mid-range Lightweight-aOL less battery pack Better top end power Easy install achining wiring required Can Installed minutes hand tools electronic parts installed small rugged anodized aluminum case x 1 5/8 x 1 3/16 No moving parts wear out get out adjustment new lightweight machined aluminum flywheel Timing adjustable few degrees fine tune engine have complete ignition systems McCulloch Ryobl weed eater enaines accessories parts available ignition om installation available January1998 115 ION OWER P0 Box 141 Dept MA ord CT 06460 877-1670 complete information packet send $400 Icredit applied first orderl eestSene pa 4
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/01
Page Numbers: 112, 113, 114, 115
FREE FLIGHT INDOOR 1 r m rI rs1inuy CAN WE SAVE FiD Team Selection Chairman Richard Doig has alerting US FiD fliers following problems out microfilm solution Erv Rodemskys film preferred blend remaining supply raw nitrocellulose contaminated Other sources being investigated means ground-zero start months testing prove out new formula Recent changes United States laws concerning hazardous chemicals now make almost impossible individuals businesses buy chemicals raw materials Japanese-produced nitrocellulose primary chemical Ervs film under import ban because legal action US competitor Several top fliers very low film solution will probably out next years World Championships US Team Selection Program participation has dropped steadily during past few years Regional system close collapse lack participation major problem difficulty transporting fragile microfilm models airline 1996 World Champs models arrived intact carried overhead compartments sent models through baggage broke least model box destroyed Virtually damage shattered film Romanian team managed bring four models carry boxes using collapsible cabanes unbraced removable stabs Most fliers believe approach poor compromise brace wires can stick film during travel unbraced stabs heavier wirebraced construction Transporting fragile FID models difficult best Airline deregulation has made US airline flying very difficult Special handling model boxes no longer available since fare service cuts require airlines fill seat Since US-based airlines control overseas routes well foreign airlines forced follow suit remain competitive situation going get worse real answer rules change allows least three fully competitive models packed box fits airline overhead compartments under seat box 9 x 13 x 23 inches What Should Americans believe span should 55 cm possible pack least two probably three models 9 x 13 x 23 box structural concessions plugon tailbooms folding wing posts Suggested wording rules change 342 Characteristics Indoor Models span model shall exceed 550 mm weight model rubber motor shall less 1 gram surfaces must covered solid material sold commercially sheet form Materials sold commercially liquids allowed restrictions apply FiD class models models used World Record attempts Go must build some 55 cm models cover polyester sheet see fly expect would see 45 minutes Category V first year Share views FiD Richard W Doig 2139 Somerville Dr Oxford MI 48371 Tel 248 628-9474 evenings 248 334-9564 days Fax 248 334-5830 E-mail rten@nstarnet distribution Indoor Group including Doig Tan II Report Steve Brown reported two AMA records set models powered Tan II August 1997 vintage Cat IV FiD 5345 Larry Cailliau s Limited Pennyplane record thought 1834 rubber also used several fliers Team Selection Finals comments 7/97 new rubber very uneven sometimes breaks mid-motor no warning no fraying etc Apparently flaws voids rubber seems have little power 8/93 torque curve seems slightly different well Gibbs tested 10 samples getting energy levels between 4052 4181 average 4099 foot-pounds/pound Unfortunately vintage Tan II sold out some reason almost entire shipmenthundreds poundswas sold outdoor FAI fliers including 112 Model Aviation eam attended Canadian Nats see text Vein Hacker photo Nick Leonard Jr Nicklet prepares Fl D flight team qualifier held Bedford TX Bud Tenny photo foreign competitors before Indoor fliers ever heard about best few Indoor fliers able get pound Indoor Group Indoor Group has 110 members registered Bud Tenny rten@nstarnet rten@intexnet former address good until 1/1/98 sending E-mail address receive late-breaking news happens clubs hold Indoor events can send announcements Bud Tenny via E mail snail mail Box 830545 Richardson TX 75083 prompt posting members Indoor Group Dels web page Come join us USIC 97 Indoor Video finishing column previewed Bill Hardings latest masterpiece USJC 97 knock-your-socks-off video produced edited using digital technology very well done model club regardless basic interests should have its library Get Harding Aero Productions 4782 Unity Line Rd New Waterford OH 44445 price $1995 plus $3 shipping handling Canadian Nats Just several Canadian fliers consistently show up USIC Nats actually several AMA Indoor fliers participated Canadian Nats photo shows US crew Left right back row Vein Hacker Walt Van Gorder Larry Loucka Gene Joshu Larry Coslick Front row Richard Miller Stu Weckerly Can FiD Dead photo shows Nick Leonard Jr now wants called Nicklet preparing FlD flight Team Qualifier held Bedford Texas Nicklet went win Junior berth US Team 1988 World Championship have known him some time contest displayed cool worthy much-more-seasoned flier move obviously planned executed precisely young man has received SANYO RC-2000 CELLS$650 Ea SANYO RC-2000 CELLS MATCHED$667 Ea SANYO RC-1700 CELLS newCALL FOR PRICE SANYO RC-1700 CELLS MATCHEDCALL FOR PRICE SANYO N1400 SCR CELLS$350 Ea SANYO Ni 000 SCR CELLS$350 Ea SANYO KR600 AE CELLS$250 Ea SANYO N800 AR CELLS$350 Ea SANYO N350 AA CELLS$250 Ea SANYO 600 AA CELLS$150 Ea SAFT FULL C RECHARGEABLE$100 Ea 4 CELL 270AA RECEIVER PACK$1000 Ea 5 CELL 1000 AE RECEIVER PACK$1800 Ea CONNECTORS RED & BLACK$150 Pr WIRE SHRINK BARS AND BRAID ALSO AVAIMBLE PLUG-IN WING ADJUSTER KIT New iiImproved Wing Adjuster Very strong rigid also light weight Use two adjusters wing panel key panel fuselage allowing quick accurate alignment straight flight 4-Pack tor both wing panels $1295 GLASS CLOTH 7 oziSq Yard Fastest Filling Closest Weave Lightest Finished Weight Includes Detailed Instructions Big 3 Square Yard Pkg$895 GATOR WING TUBE AND SOCKET SETS Aluminum alloy tubing plug-in wings Includes special slip-fit phenolic sockets build wing panels Special lengths order 7/16 die x 2 ft precision fit sockets$895 5/8 dia x 2 ft precision fit sockets$1095 7/8 dia x 2 ft precision fit sockets$1195 1-1/4diax2fV$995 1-1/2diax3ft$1495 PLUG-IN ADJUSTABLE STAB KIT Now can optimize stab incidence best flight charactensticsl pair glass-filled nylon adjusters included provide simple quick micro screw adjustment smaller front stab tube Main tube alloy aluminum matching phenolic socket Complete Package$995 3713 Pompano Drive Pensacola FL 32514 Phone 904 494-0203 RIC Products Inc z VISA/MasterCard Welcomed $450 per Item S&Il esidents add 6% Tax ALL Engines feature Ball Bearing Crankshafts include muffler carburetor lIP ff5hlIfS USA HP1 2 Gold Cup Inline Twin Ringed HP 61 Gold CupABC14999 HP 61 Gold Cup Ringed14999 HP 61 Gold Cup Heli Perry Carb 9 HP 40 Gold Cup ABC ringed 13999 HP 40 Silver Star ABC ringed 10999 HP 20 Gold Cu p ABC 9999 HP VT21 Four Stroke Std head 14999 HP VT21 Four Stroke Bearing head .. 15999 HP VT49 Four Stroke Std head 17999 HP VT49 Four Stroke Bearing head .. 19999 SEND $100 FOR 64 POOR CATALOG FREE WITH ORDER RRENIIIIIE$ RJLK61 Hush Muffler .. 11299 RJLConquest 15R/C8999 RJL Conquest 15 ABC R/C 10999 MECOA Tomcat 46 ABE6999 LEfDINECIMfPIffYOFINEfIIM MECQA Tomcat 40 ABC6999 Box 98 Sierra Madre California 91025 MECOA Wildcat 28 ABC5999FOR PARTS OR TECHNICAL HELP CALL 626-359-0016 MECOA Wildcat 15 ABC4999ORDERS ONLY 800FLY MY RCOM Deals Combo Specials LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL 1-626-FLY MY AC 359-6972 Info & Specs --- Visit Biggest Fax 626 301 0298 ErnaiNFO@rnecoaom Model Engine Website Anywhere Prices goDd thro Oec 311907 . Subject chaRge ODijOR AIiII pping & Handling continental US $599 size order 1I WV wv@ M ECOAIOIoI I~ii fi,I ree add 825% SaiRo Tao THewooMEOOA*uoeoLeSnjeoL,ETkDeu,SOFMOoFEOCe#eMYOAMFIcA AD#D4O1557MoOELEOOOJpNO AME,C January1998 113 Use SPRINGLANDERTM nosegear save firewall SPRINGLANDER absorbs landing shocks directions springs back No pulling nosewheel straighten nosegear after hard landings SPRINGLANDER made tough 5/32-plated music wire takes wheels 3 diameter has extra long shank fit 25 60 planes Especially recommended Trainers Patent No 5575700 See hobby store order direct $795 S&H Send check money order no charge cards Dealers invited Use OCEAN SOFTWARE AERO VOLT help save plane AERC LT es att SMT on-board battery monitor plugs spare receiver channel Y-hamess 3 green & 1 yellow LEDs show battery condition super bright red LED means recharge now No adjustments Easy install Precision components throughout 4 cell NiCad standard custom units available Prewired Airtronics/FutabaJR specify order See hobby store order direct $1995 S&H Send check money order no charge cards Dealers invited SPRINGLANDER trademark SKY PRODUCTS CO Tel 978/535-4545 110 Goodale Street Peabody MA 01960 advice dozens top fliers blended parts created own moves highly effective Nicklet salute good luck prepare New Catalog Campbell Model Supply now has catalog includes Campbell products Micro-X Peck-Polymers also importing new lines kits Electric-powered models Campbell Model Supply 37742 Carson Farmington Hills MI 48331 TelIFax 248 478-7846 Balloons Fittings Richard Doig has located source large balloons Scientific Sales Inc Box 6725 Lawrenceville NJ 08648 Tel [609] 8440055 100-gram balloons perfect what inflate about four feet diameter diameter neck fits Doig balloon fitting perfectly Price currently $7 plus shipping balloons available red #8233 black #8234 natural #8235 company Rich Doig works distributes industrial tube fittings intended nylon polyurethane tubing including quick-release inline couplings plugs 5A6 size coupling has groove molded body fits inside neck balloon 5/g stem least three inches long coupling secured electrical cable tie removed until balloon gets broken Rich has modified several plugs installing screw through base secure string ribbon tube also provides deflation plug has bored out can tie down unplug balloon steering rig plug onto fitting hands-free deflation end contest plug pushes coupling snaps place simple squeeze collar through balloon neck allows plug pulled out enough lift after filling balloon too much helium Just unplug fitting add release gas No rubber bands nice smooth transition surface balloon steering tube string $1250 per set 1 coupling 1 plug 1 deflation plug 10 cable ties including postage US addresses Rich Doig 2139 Somerville Drive Oxford MI 48371 Entry Level Newsletter several months Joe Kehr Tulsa Glue Dobbers has editing Indoor newsletter issue #2 statement purposes goals news sheet provide communications entry level Indoor modeler So youre buying yosr first low-winger dm1 gst somsthing thats just like everything sits Ihi fisid Go ths Viper RTC aid youll hats great sport model thats original location dealer nearest please call 1 -800-682-8948 mention code somber 041 8Y Distributed Esciusisely Thrsugh GREAT PLANES MODEL DiSTRiBUTORS COMPANY PO BOX 9021 CHAMPAIGN IL 61826-9021 Cspyriolrt 1997-3074195 hsbbicocsm 114 Model Aviation makes Hobbico Viper RTC Ready-To-Cover one-of-a-kind model imagination Because cover yourself no two look same comes 80% preassembled ime yourre ready create unique plane W expresses individuality mid-tail V tail bailding options offer additional customizing possibilities iv sir affordable aerobat really shows its versatility 1 9-25 engine produces nimble performer sport fliers 40 its ready take competiton Quickie 500 events HCAA5000 Wingspan 52 1321 mm Wing Area 502 sq 32 sq din Weighf 35-4 lb 1588-1814 g Requires 2-stroke 1 9-25 ci 3-4 cc engine & 4-channel radio w/4 servos 2-stroke 40 cu 65 cc engine recommended advanced fliers casually participating unique sport end result will hopefully introduce themlyou hobby convenience them/you they/you dont have rocket scientist participate challenge join us have great time variety classes types indoor models everyone should able find suitable place fit benefit number good builders class area can help get started Technical Stuff Indoor coveringI take back mean things said awhile back about using rubber cement attach Indoor covering films Andy Tagliafico other Oregon fliers highly recommend using very dilute rubber cement brush onto structure dries instantly lay structure covering film activate cement swipe thinner first tried couldnt get film adhere Now believe problem thinner first using white gas thin cement probably has oils interfered cement bought can official rubber cement thinner probably n hexane have no adhesion problems main advantage using rubber cement over shellac thinner doesnt warp structure loosen glue joints alcohol does Boeing Hawks newsletter edited Gene Stubbs ULL-SIZ MODEL BUILDER MAGAZINE Complete collection 800 plans first throuch last issues MB article reprints now available one- two-week turnaround Order 20-page price list booklet PPD $2 US $3 Can/Mex $5 overseas Also 50-page Illustrated Catalog price listings valid PPD $5 US $7 Can/Mex or$9 overseas SCRATCH BUILDERS ALMANAC Over 75 scale plans six boats 112-inch 1/24 4-inch 1/3 scale FF CL RC gas rubber gliders Bill Northrop Charlie Smith designs over 60 Vintage RC Catalog $2 US $3 Can/Mex $5 overseas Now accepting MasterCard & Visa BILL NORTHROPS PLANS SERVICE 2019 Doral Court Henderson NV 89014 Ph 702-896-2162 Fax 702-897-7775 LESS HISSLE MORE Nil Dieselize Davis Diesel Its Awesome g 154 LiUi V ~CHNO DAVIS MODEL PRODUCTS 14 50% Power Same Easy Starting No Glow Plugs Runs flvice Long Scale Sound Easy hand starts Slower smoother idle & mid-range Lightweight-aOL less battery pack Better top end power Easy install achining wiring required Can Installed minutes hand tools electronic parts installed small rugged anodized aluminum case x 1 5/8 x 1 3/16 No moving parts wear out get out adjustment new lightweight machined aluminum flywheel Timing adjustable few degrees fine tune engine have complete ignition systems McCulloch Ryobl weed eater enaines accessories parts available ignition om installation available January1998 115 ION OWER P0 Box 141 Dept MA ord CT 06460 877-1670 complete information packet send $400 Icredit applied first orderl eestSene pa 4
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/01
Page Numbers: 112, 113, 114, 115
FREE FLIGHT INDOOR 1 r m rI rs1inuy CAN WE SAVE FiD Team Selection Chairman Richard Doig has alerting US FiD fliers following problems out microfilm solution Erv Rodemskys film preferred blend remaining supply raw nitrocellulose contaminated Other sources being investigated means ground-zero start months testing prove out new formula Recent changes United States laws concerning hazardous chemicals now make almost impossible individuals businesses buy chemicals raw materials Japanese-produced nitrocellulose primary chemical Ervs film under import ban because legal action US competitor Several top fliers very low film solution will probably out next years World Championships US Team Selection Program participation has dropped steadily during past few years Regional system close collapse lack participation major problem difficulty transporting fragile microfilm models airline 1996 World Champs models arrived intact carried overhead compartments sent models through baggage broke least model box destroyed Virtually damage shattered film Romanian team managed bring four models carry boxes using collapsible cabanes unbraced removable stabs Most fliers believe approach poor compromise brace wires can stick film during travel unbraced stabs heavier wirebraced construction Transporting fragile FID models difficult best Airline deregulation has made US airline flying very difficult Special handling model boxes no longer available since fare service cuts require airlines fill seat Since US-based airlines control overseas routes well foreign airlines forced follow suit remain competitive situation going get worse real answer rules change allows least three fully competitive models packed box fits airline overhead compartments under seat box 9 x 13 x 23 inches What Should Americans believe span should 55 cm possible pack least two probably three models 9 x 13 x 23 box structural concessions plugon tailbooms folding wing posts Suggested wording rules change 342 Characteristics Indoor Models span model shall exceed 550 mm weight model rubber motor shall less 1 gram surfaces must covered solid material sold commercially sheet form Materials sold commercially liquids allowed restrictions apply FiD class models models used World Record attempts Go must build some 55 cm models cover polyester sheet see fly expect would see 45 minutes Category V first year Share views FiD Richard W Doig 2139 Somerville Dr Oxford MI 48371 Tel 248 628-9474 evenings 248 334-9564 days Fax 248 334-5830 E-mail rten@nstarnet distribution Indoor Group including Doig Tan II Report Steve Brown reported two AMA records set models powered Tan II August 1997 vintage Cat IV FiD 5345 Larry Cailliau s Limited Pennyplane record thought 1834 rubber also used several fliers Team Selection Finals comments 7/97 new rubber very uneven sometimes breaks mid-motor no warning no fraying etc Apparently flaws voids rubber seems have little power 8/93 torque curve seems slightly different well Gibbs tested 10 samples getting energy levels between 4052 4181 average 4099 foot-pounds/pound Unfortunately vintage Tan II sold out some reason almost entire shipmenthundreds poundswas sold outdoor FAI fliers including 112 Model Aviation eam attended Canadian Nats see text Vein Hacker photo Nick Leonard Jr Nicklet prepares Fl D flight team qualifier held Bedford TX Bud Tenny photo foreign competitors before Indoor fliers ever heard about best few Indoor fliers able get pound Indoor Group Indoor Group has 110 members registered Bud Tenny rten@nstarnet rten@intexnet former address good until 1/1/98 sending E-mail address receive late-breaking news happens clubs hold Indoor events can send announcements Bud Tenny via E mail snail mail Box 830545 Richardson TX 75083 prompt posting members Indoor Group Dels web page Come join us USIC 97 Indoor Video finishing column previewed Bill Hardings latest masterpiece USJC 97 knock-your-socks-off video produced edited using digital technology very well done model club regardless basic interests should have its library Get Harding Aero Productions 4782 Unity Line Rd New Waterford OH 44445 price $1995 plus $3 shipping handling Canadian Nats Just several Canadian fliers consistently show up USIC Nats actually several AMA Indoor fliers participated Canadian Nats photo shows US crew Left right back row Vein Hacker Walt Van Gorder Larry Loucka Gene Joshu Larry Coslick Front row Richard Miller Stu Weckerly Can FiD Dead photo shows Nick Leonard Jr now wants called Nicklet preparing FlD flight Team Qualifier held Bedford Texas Nicklet went win Junior berth US Team 1988 World Championship have known him some time contest displayed cool worthy much-more-seasoned flier move obviously planned executed precisely young man has received SANYO RC-2000 CELLS$650 Ea SANYO RC-2000 CELLS MATCHED$667 Ea SANYO RC-1700 CELLS newCALL FOR PRICE SANYO RC-1700 CELLS MATCHEDCALL FOR PRICE SANYO N1400 SCR CELLS$350 Ea SANYO Ni 000 SCR CELLS$350 Ea SANYO KR600 AE CELLS$250 Ea SANYO N800 AR CELLS$350 Ea SANYO N350 AA CELLS$250 Ea SANYO 600 AA CELLS$150 Ea SAFT FULL C RECHARGEABLE$100 Ea 4 CELL 270AA RECEIVER PACK$1000 Ea 5 CELL 1000 AE RECEIVER PACK$1800 Ea CONNECTORS RED & BLACK$150 Pr WIRE SHRINK BARS AND BRAID ALSO AVAIMBLE PLUG-IN WING ADJUSTER KIT New iiImproved Wing Adjuster Very strong rigid also light weight Use two adjusters wing panel key panel fuselage allowing quick accurate alignment straight flight 4-Pack tor both wing panels $1295 GLASS CLOTH 7 oziSq Yard Fastest Filling Closest Weave Lightest Finished Weight Includes Detailed Instructions Big 3 Square Yard Pkg$895 GATOR WING TUBE AND SOCKET SETS Aluminum alloy tubing plug-in wings Includes special slip-fit phenolic sockets build wing panels Special lengths order 7/16 die x 2 ft precision fit sockets$895 5/8 dia x 2 ft precision fit sockets$1095 7/8 dia x 2 ft precision fit sockets$1195 1-1/4diax2fV$995 1-1/2diax3ft$1495 PLUG-IN ADJUSTABLE STAB KIT Now can optimize stab incidence best flight charactensticsl pair glass-filled nylon adjusters included provide simple quick micro screw adjustment smaller front stab tube Main tube alloy aluminum matching phenolic socket Complete Package$995 3713 Pompano Drive Pensacola FL 32514 Phone 904 494-0203 RIC Products Inc z VISA/MasterCard Welcomed $450 per Item S&Il esidents add 6% Tax ALL Engines feature Ball Bearing Crankshafts include muffler carburetor lIP ff5hlIfS USA HP1 2 Gold Cup Inline Twin Ringed HP 61 Gold CupABC14999 HP 61 Gold Cup Ringed14999 HP 61 Gold Cup Heli Perry Carb 9 HP 40 Gold Cup ABC ringed 13999 HP 40 Silver Star ABC ringed 10999 HP 20 Gold Cu p ABC 9999 HP VT21 Four Stroke Std head 14999 HP VT21 Four Stroke Bearing head .. 15999 HP VT49 Four Stroke Std head 17999 HP VT49 Four Stroke Bearing head .. 19999 SEND $100 FOR 64 POOR CATALOG FREE WITH ORDER RRENIIIIIE$ RJLK61 Hush Muffler .. 11299 RJLConquest 15R/C8999 RJL Conquest 15 ABC R/C 10999 MECOA Tomcat 46 ABE6999 LEfDINECIMfPIffYOFINEfIIM MECQA Tomcat 40 ABC6999 Box 98 Sierra Madre California 91025 MECOA Wildcat 28 ABC5999FOR PARTS OR TECHNICAL HELP CALL 626-359-0016 MECOA Wildcat 15 ABC4999ORDERS ONLY 800FLY MY RCOM Deals Combo Specials LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL 1-626-FLY MY AC 359-6972 Info & Specs --- Visit Biggest Fax 626 301 0298 ErnaiNFO@rnecoaom Model Engine Website Anywhere Prices goDd thro Oec 311907 . Subject chaRge ODijOR AIiII pping & Handling continental US $599 size order 1I WV wv@ M ECOAIOIoI I~ii fi,I ree add 825% SaiRo Tao THewooMEOOA*uoeoLeSnjeoL,ETkDeu,SOFMOoFEOCe#eMYOAMFIcA AD#D4O1557MoOELEOOOJpNO AME,C January1998 113 Use SPRINGLANDERTM nosegear save firewall SPRINGLANDER absorbs landing shocks directions springs back No pulling nosewheel straighten nosegear after hard landings SPRINGLANDER made tough 5/32-plated music wire takes wheels 3 diameter has extra long shank fit 25 60 planes Especially recommended Trainers Patent No 5575700 See hobby store order direct $795 S&H Send check money order no charge cards Dealers invited Use OCEAN SOFTWARE AERO VOLT help save plane AERC LT es att SMT on-board battery monitor plugs spare receiver channel Y-hamess 3 green & 1 yellow LEDs show battery condition super bright red LED means recharge now No adjustments Easy install Precision components throughout 4 cell NiCad standard custom units available Prewired Airtronics/FutabaJR specify order See hobby store order direct $1995 S&H Send check money order no charge cards Dealers invited SPRINGLANDER trademark SKY PRODUCTS CO Tel 978/535-4545 110 Goodale Street Peabody MA 01960 advice dozens top fliers blended parts created own moves highly effective Nicklet salute good luck prepare New Catalog Campbell Model Supply now has catalog includes Campbell products Micro-X Peck-Polymers also importing new lines kits Electric-powered models Campbell Model Supply 37742 Carson Farmington Hills MI 48331 TelIFax 248 478-7846 Balloons Fittings Richard Doig has located source large balloons Scientific Sales Inc Box 6725 Lawrenceville NJ 08648 Tel [609] 8440055 100-gram balloons perfect what inflate about four feet diameter diameter neck fits Doig balloon fitting perfectly Price currently $7 plus shipping balloons available red #8233 black #8234 natural #8235 company Rich Doig works distributes industrial tube fittings intended nylon polyurethane tubing including quick-release inline couplings plugs 5A6 size coupling has groove molded body fits inside neck balloon 5/g stem least three inches long coupling secured electrical cable tie removed until balloon gets broken Rich has modified several plugs installing screw through base secure string ribbon tube also provides deflation plug has bored out can tie down unplug balloon steering rig plug onto fitting hands-free deflation end contest plug pushes coupling snaps place simple squeeze collar through balloon neck allows plug pulled out enough lift after filling balloon too much helium Just unplug fitting add release gas No rubber bands nice smooth transition surface balloon steering tube string $1250 per set 1 coupling 1 plug 1 deflation plug 10 cable ties including postage US addresses Rich Doig 2139 Somerville Drive Oxford MI 48371 Entry Level Newsletter several months Joe Kehr Tulsa Glue Dobbers has editing Indoor newsletter issue #2 statement purposes goals news sheet provide communications entry level Indoor modeler So youre buying yosr first low-winger dm1 gst somsthing thats just like everything sits Ihi fisid Go ths Viper RTC aid youll hats great sport model thats original location dealer nearest please call 1 -800-682-8948 mention code somber 041 8Y Distributed Esciusisely Thrsugh GREAT PLANES MODEL DiSTRiBUTORS COMPANY PO BOX 9021 CHAMPAIGN IL 61826-9021 Cspyriolrt 1997-3074195 hsbbicocsm 114 Model Aviation makes Hobbico Viper RTC Ready-To-Cover one-of-a-kind model imagination Because cover yourself no two look same comes 80% preassembled ime yourre ready create unique plane W expresses individuality mid-tail V tail bailding options offer additional customizing possibilities iv sir affordable aerobat really shows its versatility 1 9-25 engine produces nimble performer sport fliers 40 its ready take competiton Quickie 500 events HCAA5000 Wingspan 52 1321 mm Wing Area 502 sq 32 sq din Weighf 35-4 lb 1588-1814 g Requires 2-stroke 1 9-25 ci 3-4 cc engine & 4-channel radio w/4 servos 2-stroke 40 cu 65 cc engine recommended advanced fliers casually participating unique sport end result will hopefully introduce themlyou hobby convenience them/you they/you dont have rocket scientist participate challenge join us have great time variety classes types indoor models everyone should able find suitable place fit benefit number good builders class area can help get started Technical Stuff Indoor coveringI take back mean things said awhile back about using rubber cement attach Indoor covering films Andy Tagliafico other Oregon fliers highly recommend using very dilute rubber cement brush onto structure dries instantly lay structure covering film activate cement swipe thinner first tried couldnt get film adhere Now believe problem thinner first using white gas thin cement probably has oils interfered cement bought can official rubber cement thinner probably n hexane have no adhesion problems main advantage using rubber cement over shellac thinner doesnt warp structure loosen glue joints alcohol does Boeing Hawks newsletter edited Gene Stubbs ULL-SIZ MODEL BUILDER MAGAZINE Complete collection 800 plans first throuch last issues MB article reprints now available one- two-week turnaround Order 20-page price list booklet PPD $2 US $3 Can/Mex $5 overseas Also 50-page Illustrated Catalog price listings valid PPD $5 US $7 Can/Mex or$9 overseas SCRATCH BUILDERS ALMANAC Over 75 scale plans six boats 112-inch 1/24 4-inch 1/3 scale FF CL RC gas rubber gliders Bill Northrop Charlie Smith designs over 60 Vintage RC Catalog $2 US $3 Can/Mex $5 overseas Now accepting MasterCard & Visa BILL NORTHROPS PLANS SERVICE 2019 Doral Court Henderson NV 89014 Ph 702-896-2162 Fax 702-897-7775 LESS HISSLE MORE Nil Dieselize Davis Diesel Its Awesome g 154 LiUi V ~CHNO DAVIS MODEL PRODUCTS 14 50% Power Same Easy Starting No Glow Plugs Runs flvice Long Scale Sound Easy hand starts Slower smoother idle & mid-range Lightweight-aOL less battery pack Better top end power Easy install achining wiring required Can Installed minutes hand tools electronic parts installed small rugged anodized aluminum case x 1 5/8 x 1 3/16 No moving parts wear out get out adjustment new lightweight machined aluminum flywheel Timing adjustable few degrees fine tune engine have complete ignition systems McCulloch Ryobl weed eater enaines accessories parts available ignition om installation available January1998 115 ION OWER P0 Box 141 Dept MA ord CT 06460 877-1670 complete information packet send $400 Icredit applied first orderl eestSene pa 4
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/01
Page Numbers: 112, 113, 114, 115
FREE FLIGHT INDOOR 1 r m rI rs1inuy CAN WE SAVE FiD Team Selection Chairman Richard Doig has alerting US FiD fliers following problems out microfilm solution Erv Rodemskys film preferred blend remaining supply raw nitrocellulose contaminated Other sources being investigated means ground-zero start months testing prove out new formula Recent changes United States laws concerning hazardous chemicals now make almost impossible individuals businesses buy chemicals raw materials Japanese-produced nitrocellulose primary chemical Ervs film under import ban because legal action US competitor Several top fliers very low film solution will probably out next years World Championships US Team Selection Program participation has dropped steadily during past few years Regional system close collapse lack participation major problem difficulty transporting fragile microfilm models airline 1996 World Champs models arrived intact carried overhead compartments sent models through baggage broke least model box destroyed Virtually damage shattered film Romanian team managed bring four models carry boxes using collapsible cabanes unbraced removable stabs Most fliers believe approach poor compromise brace wires can stick film during travel unbraced stabs heavier wirebraced construction Transporting fragile FID models difficult best Airline deregulation has made US airline flying very difficult Special handling model boxes no longer available since fare service cuts require airlines fill seat Since US-based airlines control overseas routes well foreign airlines forced follow suit remain competitive situation going get worse real answer rules change allows least three fully competitive models packed box fits airline overhead compartments under seat box 9 x 13 x 23 inches What Should Americans believe span should 55 cm possible pack least two probably three models 9 x 13 x 23 box structural concessions plugon tailbooms folding wing posts Suggested wording rules change 342 Characteristics Indoor Models span model shall exceed 550 mm weight model rubber motor shall less 1 gram surfaces must covered solid material sold commercially sheet form Materials sold commercially liquids allowed restrictions apply FiD class models models used World Record attempts Go must build some 55 cm models cover polyester sheet see fly expect would see 45 minutes Category V first year Share views FiD Richard W Doig 2139 Somerville Dr Oxford MI 48371 Tel 248 628-9474 evenings 248 334-9564 days Fax 248 334-5830 E-mail rten@nstarnet distribution Indoor Group including Doig Tan II Report Steve Brown reported two AMA records set models powered Tan II August 1997 vintage Cat IV FiD 5345 Larry Cailliau s Limited Pennyplane record thought 1834 rubber also used several fliers Team Selection Finals comments 7/97 new rubber very uneven sometimes breaks mid-motor no warning no fraying etc Apparently flaws voids rubber seems have little power 8/93 torque curve seems slightly different well Gibbs tested 10 samples getting energy levels between 4052 4181 average 4099 foot-pounds/pound Unfortunately vintage Tan II sold out some reason almost entire shipmenthundreds poundswas sold outdoor FAI fliers including 112 Model Aviation eam attended Canadian Nats see text Vein Hacker photo Nick Leonard Jr Nicklet prepares Fl D flight team qualifier held Bedford TX Bud Tenny photo foreign competitors before Indoor fliers ever heard about best few Indoor fliers able get pound Indoor Group Indoor Group has 110 members registered Bud Tenny rten@nstarnet rten@intexnet former address good until 1/1/98 sending E-mail address receive late-breaking news happens clubs hold Indoor events can send announcements Bud Tenny via E mail snail mail Box 830545 Richardson TX 75083 prompt posting members Indoor Group Dels web page Come join us USIC 97 Indoor Video finishing column previewed Bill Hardings latest masterpiece USJC 97 knock-your-socks-off video produced edited using digital technology very well done model club regardless basic interests should have its library Get Harding Aero Productions 4782 Unity Line Rd New Waterford OH 44445 price $1995 plus $3 shipping handling Canadian Nats Just several Canadian fliers consistently show up USIC Nats actually several AMA Indoor fliers participated Canadian Nats photo shows US crew Left right back row Vein Hacker Walt Van Gorder Larry Loucka Gene Joshu Larry Coslick Front row Richard Miller Stu Weckerly Can FiD Dead photo shows Nick Leonard Jr now wants called Nicklet preparing FlD flight Team Qualifier held Bedford Texas Nicklet went win Junior berth US Team 1988 World Championship have known him some time contest displayed cool worthy much-more-seasoned flier move obviously planned executed precisely young man has received SANYO RC-2000 CELLS$650 Ea SANYO RC-2000 CELLS MATCHED$667 Ea SANYO RC-1700 CELLS newCALL FOR PRICE SANYO RC-1700 CELLS MATCHEDCALL FOR PRICE SANYO N1400 SCR CELLS$350 Ea SANYO Ni 000 SCR CELLS$350 Ea SANYO KR600 AE CELLS$250 Ea SANYO N800 AR CELLS$350 Ea SANYO N350 AA CELLS$250 Ea SANYO 600 AA CELLS$150 Ea SAFT FULL C RECHARGEABLE$100 Ea 4 CELL 270AA RECEIVER PACK$1000 Ea 5 CELL 1000 AE RECEIVER PACK$1800 Ea CONNECTORS RED & BLACK$150 Pr WIRE SHRINK BARS AND BRAID ALSO AVAIMBLE PLUG-IN WING ADJUSTER KIT New iiImproved Wing Adjuster Very strong rigid also light weight Use two adjusters wing panel key panel fuselage allowing quick accurate alignment straight flight 4-Pack tor both wing panels $1295 GLASS CLOTH 7 oziSq Yard Fastest Filling Closest Weave Lightest Finished Weight Includes Detailed Instructions Big 3 Square Yard Pkg$895 GATOR WING TUBE AND SOCKET SETS Aluminum alloy tubing plug-in wings Includes special slip-fit phenolic sockets build wing panels Special lengths order 7/16 die x 2 ft precision fit sockets$895 5/8 dia x 2 ft precision fit sockets$1095 7/8 dia x 2 ft precision fit sockets$1195 1-1/4diax2fV$995 1-1/2diax3ft$1495 PLUG-IN ADJUSTABLE STAB KIT Now can optimize stab incidence best flight charactensticsl pair glass-filled nylon adjusters included provide simple quick micro screw adjustment smaller front stab tube Main tube alloy aluminum matching phenolic socket Complete Package$995 3713 Pompano Drive Pensacola FL 32514 Phone 904 494-0203 RIC Products Inc z VISA/MasterCard Welcomed $450 per Item S&Il esidents add 6% Tax ALL Engines feature Ball Bearing Crankshafts include muffler carburetor lIP ff5hlIfS USA HP1 2 Gold Cup Inline Twin Ringed HP 61 Gold CupABC14999 HP 61 Gold Cup Ringed14999 HP 61 Gold Cup Heli Perry Carb 9 HP 40 Gold Cup ABC ringed 13999 HP 40 Silver Star ABC ringed 10999 HP 20 Gold Cu p ABC 9999 HP VT21 Four Stroke Std head 14999 HP VT21 Four Stroke Bearing head .. 15999 HP VT49 Four Stroke Std head 17999 HP VT49 Four Stroke Bearing head .. 19999 SEND $100 FOR 64 POOR CATALOG FREE WITH ORDER RRENIIIIIE$ RJLK61 Hush Muffler .. 11299 RJLConquest 15R/C8999 RJL Conquest 15 ABC R/C 10999 MECOA Tomcat 46 ABE6999 LEfDINECIMfPIffYOFINEfIIM MECQA Tomcat 40 ABC6999 Box 98 Sierra Madre California 91025 MECOA Wildcat 28 ABC5999FOR PARTS OR TECHNICAL HELP CALL 626-359-0016 MECOA Wildcat 15 ABC4999ORDERS ONLY 800FLY MY RCOM Deals Combo Specials LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL 1-626-FLY MY AC 359-6972 Info & Specs --- Visit Biggest Fax 626 301 0298 ErnaiNFO@rnecoaom Model Engine Website Anywhere Prices goDd thro Oec 311907 . Subject chaRge ODijOR AIiII pping & Handling continental US $599 size order 1I WV wv@ M ECOAIOIoI I~ii fi,I ree add 825% SaiRo Tao THewooMEOOA*uoeoLeSnjeoL,ETkDeu,SOFMOoFEOCe#eMYOAMFIcA AD#D4O1557MoOELEOOOJpNO AME,C January1998 113 Use SPRINGLANDERTM nosegear save firewall SPRINGLANDER absorbs landing shocks directions springs back No pulling nosewheel straighten nosegear after hard landings SPRINGLANDER made tough 5/32-plated music wire takes wheels 3 diameter has extra long shank fit 25 60 planes Especially recommended Trainers Patent No 5575700 See hobby store order direct $795 S&H Send check money order no charge cards Dealers invited Use OCEAN SOFTWARE AERO VOLT help save plane AERC LT es att SMT on-board battery monitor plugs spare receiver channel Y-hamess 3 green & 1 yellow LEDs show battery condition super bright red LED means recharge now No adjustments Easy install Precision components throughout 4 cell NiCad standard custom units available Prewired Airtronics/FutabaJR specify order See hobby store order direct $1995 S&H Send check money order no charge cards Dealers invited SPRINGLANDER trademark SKY PRODUCTS CO Tel 978/535-4545 110 Goodale Street Peabody MA 01960 advice dozens top fliers blended parts created own moves highly effective Nicklet salute good luck prepare New Catalog Campbell Model Supply now has catalog includes Campbell products Micro-X Peck-Polymers also importing new lines kits Electric-powered models Campbell Model Supply 37742 Carson Farmington Hills MI 48331 TelIFax 248 478-7846 Balloons Fittings Richard Doig has located source large balloons Scientific Sales Inc Box 6725 Lawrenceville NJ 08648 Tel [609] 8440055 100-gram balloons perfect what inflate about four feet diameter diameter neck fits Doig balloon fitting perfectly Price currently $7 plus shipping balloons available red #8233 black #8234 natural #8235 company Rich Doig works distributes industrial tube fittings intended nylon polyurethane tubing including quick-release inline couplings plugs 5A6 size coupling has groove molded body fits inside neck balloon 5/g stem least three inches long coupling secured electrical cable tie removed until balloon gets broken Rich has modified several plugs installing screw through base secure string ribbon tube also provides deflation plug has bored out can tie down unplug balloon steering rig plug onto fitting hands-free deflation end contest plug pushes coupling snaps place simple squeeze collar through balloon neck allows plug pulled out enough lift after filling balloon too much helium Just unplug fitting add release gas No rubber bands nice smooth transition surface balloon steering tube string $1250 per set 1 coupling 1 plug 1 deflation plug 10 cable ties including postage US addresses Rich Doig 2139 Somerville Drive Oxford MI 48371 Entry Level Newsletter several months Joe Kehr Tulsa Glue Dobbers has editing Indoor newsletter issue #2 statement purposes goals news sheet provide communications entry level Indoor modeler So youre buying yosr first low-winger dm1 gst somsthing thats just like everything sits Ihi fisid Go ths Viper RTC aid youll hats great sport model thats original location dealer nearest please call 1 -800-682-8948 mention code somber 041 8Y Distributed Esciusisely Thrsugh GREAT PLANES MODEL DiSTRiBUTORS COMPANY PO BOX 9021 CHAMPAIGN IL 61826-9021 Cspyriolrt 1997-3074195 hsbbicocsm 114 Model Aviation makes Hobbico Viper RTC Ready-To-Cover one-of-a-kind model imagination Because cover yourself no two look same comes 80% preassembled ime yourre ready create unique plane W expresses individuality mid-tail V tail bailding options offer additional customizing possibilities iv sir affordable aerobat really shows its versatility 1 9-25 engine produces nimble performer sport fliers 40 its ready take competiton Quickie 500 events HCAA5000 Wingspan 52 1321 mm Wing Area 502 sq 32 sq din Weighf 35-4 lb 1588-1814 g Requires 2-stroke 1 9-25 ci 3-4 cc engine & 4-channel radio w/4 servos 2-stroke 40 cu 65 cc engine recommended advanced fliers casually participating unique sport end result will hopefully introduce themlyou hobby convenience them/you they/you dont have rocket scientist participate challenge join us have great time variety classes types indoor models everyone should able find suitable place fit benefit number good builders class area can help get started Technical Stuff Indoor coveringI take back mean things said awhile back about using rubber cement attach Indoor covering films Andy Tagliafico other Oregon fliers highly recommend using very dilute rubber cement brush onto structure dries instantly lay structure covering film activate cement swipe thinner first tried couldnt get film adhere Now believe problem thinner first using white gas thin cement probably has oils interfered cement bought can official rubber cement thinner probably n hexane have no adhesion problems main advantage using rubber cement over shellac thinner doesnt warp structure loosen glue joints alcohol does Boeing Hawks newsletter edited Gene Stubbs ULL-SIZ MODEL BUILDER MAGAZINE Complete collection 800 plans first throuch last issues MB article reprints now available one- two-week turnaround Order 20-page price list booklet PPD $2 US $3 Can/Mex $5 overseas Also 50-page Illustrated Catalog price listings valid PPD $5 US $7 Can/Mex or$9 overseas SCRATCH BUILDERS ALMANAC Over 75 scale plans six boats 112-inch 1/24 4-inch 1/3 scale FF CL RC gas rubber gliders Bill Northrop Charlie Smith designs over 60 Vintage RC Catalog $2 US $3 Can/Mex $5 overseas Now accepting MasterCard & Visa BILL NORTHROPS PLANS SERVICE 2019 Doral Court Henderson NV 89014 Ph 702-896-2162 Fax 702-897-7775 LESS HISSLE MORE Nil Dieselize Davis Diesel Its Awesome g 154 LiUi V ~CHNO DAVIS MODEL PRODUCTS 14 50% Power Same Easy Starting No Glow Plugs Runs flvice Long Scale Sound Easy hand starts Slower smoother idle & mid-range Lightweight-aOL less battery pack Better top end power Easy install achining wiring required Can Installed minutes hand tools electronic parts installed small rugged anodized aluminum case x 1 5/8 x 1 3/16 No moving parts wear out get out adjustment new lightweight machined aluminum flywheel Timing adjustable few degrees fine tune engine have complete ignition systems McCulloch Ryobl weed eater enaines accessories parts available ignition om installation available January1998 115 ION OWER P0 Box 141 Dept MA ord CT 06460 877-1670 complete information packet send $400 Icredit applied first orderl eestSene pa 4