FREE FLIGHT INDOOR jT m ii aim i JUNIOR PROGRAMS following notice has circulated some time Internet stated purpose has almost timed out will continuing need Junior Program sponsorship Thanks efforts Vein Hacker Steve Kaluf AMA has agreed collection distribution point funds sent purpose sending Junior flier international contest FlD models Slanic Romania October monies donated should sent Teresa McKee AMA HQ should marked cause AMA has indicated monies received will tax-deductible stock given AMAs taxpayer ID 52-07-99408 hope will generate considerable interest since Academy unable support Junior program part normal commitments During Nats IHLG event noted Jim Buxton missing soon learned Jim broken neck week before good news was no spinal cord damage After month Jim already through wearing support collar returned work cleared normal activity except athletic events will least four months before can work out again Really good news third day competition Jim Grant fell opened split above eye requiring six stitches next day son John reported OK held over tests Jim OK sounded like usual cheerful self Dr Cohn Raymond-Jones Canadian contestant Jim immediately after fall campus police scene almost immediately ambulance arrived within 10 minutes Indoor Group E-mail List list has passed 150 members Register sending E-mail Bud Tenny rten@nstarnet receive late-breaking news happens Clubs holding Indoor events can send announcements Bud Tenny via E-mail snail mail prompt posting Come join us Two Hours Plus Bob Wilders serious record attempt history After one-hour 19-minute flight Bob completely reworked model changing fully proportional control rudder throttle used latest lithium battery technology model 16 grams lighter about 1020 am Bob launched revamped model landed two hours 34 minutes 40 seconds later hard realize momentous event because Bob made look too easy topped off flight batteries transmitter batteries charging assembled model inserted flight batteries strapped wing went out launch initial throttle setting too much backed off first 92 minutes flight uneventful Suddenly air conditioner came air got very turbulent touch-and-go about six minutes until A/C shut down again Earlier day technician testing system waited about half hour sure finished As flight progressed model would begin sink slightly until Bob advanced speed setting another click minor cheer time clicked over hour 20 minutesthe old record history As time passed two hours throttle detents almost used up witnesses got up pool model would land November1998 121 Paddlewheel rubber tester returns data point revolution paddle details text Tenny photo Handsome homemade torque meter swivels align motor integrated winding/rundown stand Nick Leonard photo Sleeve compresses loop rubber motor making accurate repeatable length measurements possible Tenny photo U VACUUM BAGGING SUPPLIES CARBON FIBER LAMINATES 007 014 022 & 030 Thick NROHACELL Light Rigid Foam 12 3mm GLASS CLOTH 58 az/sq yd 75 15 20 30 & 4 oz CARBON OR KEVLAR MAT 2 4 5oz/sqyd CARBON FIBER NO FRAY TAPE CARBON FIBER RIBBON U KEVLAR FABRIC TAPE KEVIAR FABRIC 17 oz/sq yd E-Z LAM Epoxy Laminating Resin Send SASE complete listing products AERD9PACE Composite Products 14210 DoolAtle Dr Smo Lew&o tO 94511 352-2022 FAX 510 352-2021 Z Source Forr Lightweight Materials LLJ Finally Bob change circular flight pattern long ovalpassing under basketball goals end approaching other goal periods straight flight larger-diameter circles stretched flight time about three minutes looked very easy really required four months testing component model model representing best-available product time record trials started left fly model Three weeks before Bob indicated new batteries should last two hours science good Still Bud Tenny After Cancer Oklahoma City contest last Spring did number dumb things worst make fifth Novice Pennyplane flight P-24 motor scoring glorious 258 Well anyone can make mistake right Except winding last flight checked turns vs torque wondered torque low 1800 turns kept cranking until torque wanted hooked up As started hook motor prop wondered again rubber tubing slides over prop hook Yes anyone can make mistake real problem ignored two perfectly valid error flags made flight anyway no time crunch just unheeding carelessness just out practice completely out wasnt much better USIC P-24 half hour prepare one-shot atmosphere mass launch did have foresight pick motor using partial-motor flight After making new motor spent much time swapping lies first day wasnt time make test flight before mass launch also meant new motor hadnt testwound So chickened out pushing motor stopping 6800 turns instead 7500 turns now know motor could handle Fourth place 50 seconds out first Shipping damage included significant damage full Pennyplane minor damage Limited Pennyplane fixed both put couple flights full Penny After monoplane fixed-geometry prop wasnt really competitive Limited Pennyplane looked OK decided turn event real test flying strategy ability waited until 90 minutes before end round process model made short flight touch up trim laid out two new motors backup felt too wide short FEB 6th & 7th 0 9 AM-S PM SATURDAY 10 AM-5PM SUNDAY WESTERN WASHINGTON FAIRGROUNDS POYALLUP WASHINGTON SWAP SHOP RESERVATIONS ONLY CONTACT DON SWEASY 253 847-1279 RADIO CONTROLLED MODELS OVER 80 MANUFACTURERSSWAP SHOPHUNDREDS OF MODELSCONCESSIONS AIRCRAFTBOATSCARSRAILROADS INDOOR R/C CAR RACINGBOAT DEMONSTRATIONS IN OUTDOOR POOL CONTROL LINE DEMONSTRATIONSR/C HELICOPTER DEMONSTRATIONS FOR INFO CONTACT BOB FORD 253 848-3943 PO BOX 73939 PUYALLUP WA 98373 OR DAVE TURNER 253 537-9613 Model Aviation d Strong Light ACPs Advanced Lightweight Materials r L 2 ADULTS $600 CHILDREN 6-12 $300 w/adult SENIOR CITIZENS $300 4-40x1/2 socket caps sell S435/1 00 alloy steel S665/100 stainless S150/50 aluminum fair prices sensible quantities fas teners need model building call write fax free catalog Micro Fasteners800-892-6917 110 Hillcrest Road908-806-4050 Flemington NJ 08822fax 908-788-2601 e-mail microf@blasinet Internet http//microfastenerscom SPCIALISTS IN COX AND AME ENGINES & CUSTOM PARTS COMPETITION ACCCESSORIES RACING WHEELS SOLID LINES CUSTOM NEEDLE VALVES OLD TIMER KITS & SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS PLUGS SILK QUALITY DOPE BRUSHES TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS 1/2A TEXACO PLAYBOY SR KIT PH 760-761-0511 FAX 761-0937 VISA IMC WELCOME NO COD MINIMUM ORDER $1000 PLUS t2 fin IIIPPIN INIIPANCF 2flfl hold enough turns would get model up flight allowing myself first motor broke right knot second motor ready hook up noted knot slipping Three minutes left dump turns wind backup motor Launched 30 seconds spare model did well has ever done site So whats verdict Both new motors should have prewound backup did work model trim held under high torque Neither new motor pushed limit motors werent properly tied So guess pass since did get reasonable flight point whole exercise discover skills rusty gone away lot relearn Rubber Test Update paddlewheel tester running producing data almost too much data photo shows CRT plot raw data much hard evaluate data point revolution rundown can see knot come out As knot pops Out quick jump energy briefly speeds up prop mass data test method large enough difficult work derive meaning last pieces procedure planned except plotting data printer Once plotting possible plots can normalized directly compared final goal test rig create pedigree motor motor will made tested hook spacing matching model Proper choice paddlewheel area will set test runs same rpm range expected model Direct overlay performance graphs should allow quicker motor choice motor already performance-tested ready supply motors should make easy get flights Long Motor Accurate measurements important part rubber testing flight test records always difficult decide motor length number composite photo shows both ends motor being measured hook knot over pin perpendicular vertical yardstick dont include 0-ring other end motor slipped inside piece shrink tubing aluminum tubing holds radius motor loop very small value Ignoring 0-ring easy see end motor clearly method seems repeatable enough improves accuracy records Rubber Weighing Energy evaluation rubber always involves knowing amount rubber under test Errors weighing small samples critical length measurements use weight/length instead motor cross-section since rubber thickness varies between batches sometimes along length skein good scales standardized length measurements possible have measurements accurate enough evaluate individual motors good torque meter essential making flights push envelope photo shows custom torque meter used Nick Nicklet Leonard integrated winding/rundown stand swivels align motor best accuracy instrument typical support equipment wellengineered maximum usefulness Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/11
Page Numbers: 121, 122, 124
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/11
Page Numbers: 121, 122, 124
FREE FLIGHT INDOOR jT m ii aim i JUNIOR PROGRAMS following notice has circulated some time Internet stated purpose has almost timed out will continuing need Junior Program sponsorship Thanks efforts Vein Hacker Steve Kaluf AMA has agreed collection distribution point funds sent purpose sending Junior flier international contest FlD models Slanic Romania October monies donated should sent Teresa McKee AMA HQ should marked cause AMA has indicated monies received will tax-deductible stock given AMAs taxpayer ID 52-07-99408 hope will generate considerable interest since Academy unable support Junior program part normal commitments During Nats IHLG event noted Jim Buxton missing soon learned Jim broken neck week before good news was no spinal cord damage After month Jim already through wearing support collar returned work cleared normal activity except athletic events will least four months before can work out again Really good news third day competition Jim Grant fell opened split above eye requiring six stitches next day son John reported OK held over tests Jim OK sounded like usual cheerful self Dr Cohn Raymond-Jones Canadian contestant Jim immediately after fall campus police scene almost immediately ambulance arrived within 10 minutes Indoor Group E-mail List list has passed 150 members Register sending E-mail Bud Tenny rten@nstarnet receive late-breaking news happens Clubs holding Indoor events can send announcements Bud Tenny via E-mail snail mail prompt posting Come join us Two Hours Plus Bob Wilders serious record attempt history After one-hour 19-minute flight Bob completely reworked model changing fully proportional control rudder throttle used latest lithium battery technology model 16 grams lighter about 1020 am Bob launched revamped model landed two hours 34 minutes 40 seconds later hard realize momentous event because Bob made look too easy topped off flight batteries transmitter batteries charging assembled model inserted flight batteries strapped wing went out launch initial throttle setting too much backed off first 92 minutes flight uneventful Suddenly air conditioner came air got very turbulent touch-and-go about six minutes until A/C shut down again Earlier day technician testing system waited about half hour sure finished As flight progressed model would begin sink slightly until Bob advanced speed setting another click minor cheer time clicked over hour 20 minutesthe old record history As time passed two hours throttle detents almost used up witnesses got up pool model would land November1998 121 Paddlewheel rubber tester returns data point revolution paddle details text Tenny photo Handsome homemade torque meter swivels align motor integrated winding/rundown stand Nick Leonard photo Sleeve compresses loop rubber motor making accurate repeatable length measurements possible Tenny photo U VACUUM BAGGING SUPPLIES CARBON FIBER LAMINATES 007 014 022 & 030 Thick NROHACELL Light Rigid Foam 12 3mm GLASS CLOTH 58 az/sq yd 75 15 20 30 & 4 oz CARBON OR KEVLAR MAT 2 4 5oz/sqyd CARBON FIBER NO FRAY TAPE CARBON FIBER RIBBON U KEVLAR FABRIC TAPE KEVIAR FABRIC 17 oz/sq yd E-Z LAM Epoxy Laminating Resin Send SASE complete listing products AERD9PACE Composite Products 14210 DoolAtle Dr Smo Lew&o tO 94511 352-2022 FAX 510 352-2021 Z Source Forr Lightweight Materials LLJ Finally Bob change circular flight pattern long ovalpassing under basketball goals end approaching other goal periods straight flight larger-diameter circles stretched flight time about three minutes looked very easy really required four months testing component model model representing best-available product time record trials started left fly model Three weeks before Bob indicated new batteries should last two hours science good Still Bud Tenny After Cancer Oklahoma City contest last Spring did number dumb things worst make fifth Novice Pennyplane flight P-24 motor scoring glorious 258 Well anyone can make mistake right Except winding last flight checked turns vs torque wondered torque low 1800 turns kept cranking until torque wanted hooked up As started hook motor prop wondered again rubber tubing slides over prop hook Yes anyone can make mistake real problem ignored two perfectly valid error flags made flight anyway no time crunch just unheeding carelessness just out practice completely out wasnt much better USIC P-24 half hour prepare one-shot atmosphere mass launch did have foresight pick motor using partial-motor flight After making new motor spent much time swapping lies first day wasnt time make test flight before mass launch also meant new motor hadnt testwound So chickened out pushing motor stopping 6800 turns instead 7500 turns now know motor could handle Fourth place 50 seconds out first Shipping damage included significant damage full Pennyplane minor damage Limited Pennyplane fixed both put couple flights full Penny After monoplane fixed-geometry prop wasnt really competitive Limited Pennyplane looked OK decided turn event real test flying strategy ability waited until 90 minutes before end round process model made short flight touch up trim laid out two new motors backup felt too wide short FEB 6th & 7th 0 9 AM-S PM SATURDAY 10 AM-5PM SUNDAY WESTERN WASHINGTON FAIRGROUNDS POYALLUP WASHINGTON SWAP SHOP RESERVATIONS ONLY CONTACT DON SWEASY 253 847-1279 RADIO CONTROLLED MODELS OVER 80 MANUFACTURERSSWAP SHOPHUNDREDS OF MODELSCONCESSIONS AIRCRAFTBOATSCARSRAILROADS INDOOR R/C CAR RACINGBOAT DEMONSTRATIONS IN OUTDOOR POOL CONTROL LINE DEMONSTRATIONSR/C HELICOPTER DEMONSTRATIONS FOR INFO CONTACT BOB FORD 253 848-3943 PO BOX 73939 PUYALLUP WA 98373 OR DAVE TURNER 253 537-9613 Model Aviation d Strong Light ACPs Advanced Lightweight Materials r L 2 ADULTS $600 CHILDREN 6-12 $300 w/adult SENIOR CITIZENS $300 4-40x1/2 socket caps sell S435/1 00 alloy steel S665/100 stainless S150/50 aluminum fair prices sensible quantities fas teners need model building call write fax free catalog Micro Fasteners800-892-6917 110 Hillcrest Road908-806-4050 Flemington NJ 08822fax 908-788-2601 e-mail microf@blasinet Internet http//microfastenerscom SPCIALISTS IN COX AND AME ENGINES & CUSTOM PARTS COMPETITION ACCCESSORIES RACING WHEELS SOLID LINES CUSTOM NEEDLE VALVES OLD TIMER KITS & SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS PLUGS SILK QUALITY DOPE BRUSHES TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS 1/2A TEXACO PLAYBOY SR KIT PH 760-761-0511 FAX 761-0937 VISA IMC WELCOME NO COD MINIMUM ORDER $1000 PLUS t2 fin IIIPPIN INIIPANCF 2flfl hold enough turns would get model up flight allowing myself first motor broke right knot second motor ready hook up noted knot slipping Three minutes left dump turns wind backup motor Launched 30 seconds spare model did well has ever done site So whats verdict Both new motors should have prewound backup did work model trim held under high torque Neither new motor pushed limit motors werent properly tied So guess pass since did get reasonable flight point whole exercise discover skills rusty gone away lot relearn Rubber Test Update paddlewheel tester running producing data almost too much data photo shows CRT plot raw data much hard evaluate data point revolution rundown can see knot come out As knot pops Out quick jump energy briefly speeds up prop mass data test method large enough difficult work derive meaning last pieces procedure planned except plotting data printer Once plotting possible plots can normalized directly compared final goal test rig create pedigree motor motor will made tested hook spacing matching model Proper choice paddlewheel area will set test runs same rpm range expected model Direct overlay performance graphs should allow quicker motor choice motor already performance-tested ready supply motors should make easy get flights Long Motor Accurate measurements important part rubber testing flight test records always difficult decide motor length number composite photo shows both ends motor being measured hook knot over pin perpendicular vertical yardstick dont include 0-ring other end motor slipped inside piece shrink tubing aluminum tubing holds radius motor loop very small value Ignoring 0-ring easy see end motor clearly method seems repeatable enough improves accuracy records Rubber Weighing Energy evaluation rubber always involves knowing amount rubber under test Errors weighing small samples critical length measurements use weight/length instead motor cross-section since rubber thickness varies between batches sometimes along length skein good scales standardized length measurements possible have measurements accurate enough evaluate individual motors good torque meter essential making flights push envelope photo shows custom torque meter used Nick Nicklet Leonard integrated winding/rundown stand swivels align motor best accuracy instrument typical support equipment wellengineered maximum usefulness Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/11
Page Numbers: 121, 122, 124
FREE FLIGHT INDOOR jT m ii aim i JUNIOR PROGRAMS following notice has circulated some time Internet stated purpose has almost timed out will continuing need Junior Program sponsorship Thanks efforts Vein Hacker Steve Kaluf AMA has agreed collection distribution point funds sent purpose sending Junior flier international contest FlD models Slanic Romania October monies donated should sent Teresa McKee AMA HQ should marked cause AMA has indicated monies received will tax-deductible stock given AMAs taxpayer ID 52-07-99408 hope will generate considerable interest since Academy unable support Junior program part normal commitments During Nats IHLG event noted Jim Buxton missing soon learned Jim broken neck week before good news was no spinal cord damage After month Jim already through wearing support collar returned work cleared normal activity except athletic events will least four months before can work out again Really good news third day competition Jim Grant fell opened split above eye requiring six stitches next day son John reported OK held over tests Jim OK sounded like usual cheerful self Dr Cohn Raymond-Jones Canadian contestant Jim immediately after fall campus police scene almost immediately ambulance arrived within 10 minutes Indoor Group E-mail List list has passed 150 members Register sending E-mail Bud Tenny rten@nstarnet receive late-breaking news happens Clubs holding Indoor events can send announcements Bud Tenny via E-mail snail mail prompt posting Come join us Two Hours Plus Bob Wilders serious record attempt history After one-hour 19-minute flight Bob completely reworked model changing fully proportional control rudder throttle used latest lithium battery technology model 16 grams lighter about 1020 am Bob launched revamped model landed two hours 34 minutes 40 seconds later hard realize momentous event because Bob made look too easy topped off flight batteries transmitter batteries charging assembled model inserted flight batteries strapped wing went out launch initial throttle setting too much backed off first 92 minutes flight uneventful Suddenly air conditioner came air got very turbulent touch-and-go about six minutes until A/C shut down again Earlier day technician testing system waited about half hour sure finished As flight progressed model would begin sink slightly until Bob advanced speed setting another click minor cheer time clicked over hour 20 minutesthe old record history As time passed two hours throttle detents almost used up witnesses got up pool model would land November1998 121 Paddlewheel rubber tester returns data point revolution paddle details text Tenny photo Handsome homemade torque meter swivels align motor integrated winding/rundown stand Nick Leonard photo Sleeve compresses loop rubber motor making accurate repeatable length measurements possible Tenny photo U VACUUM BAGGING SUPPLIES CARBON FIBER LAMINATES 007 014 022 & 030 Thick NROHACELL Light Rigid Foam 12 3mm GLASS CLOTH 58 az/sq yd 75 15 20 30 & 4 oz CARBON OR KEVLAR MAT 2 4 5oz/sqyd CARBON FIBER NO FRAY TAPE CARBON FIBER RIBBON U KEVLAR FABRIC TAPE KEVIAR FABRIC 17 oz/sq yd E-Z LAM Epoxy Laminating Resin Send SASE complete listing products AERD9PACE Composite Products 14210 DoolAtle Dr Smo Lew&o tO 94511 352-2022 FAX 510 352-2021 Z Source Forr Lightweight Materials LLJ Finally Bob change circular flight pattern long ovalpassing under basketball goals end approaching other goal periods straight flight larger-diameter circles stretched flight time about three minutes looked very easy really required four months testing component model model representing best-available product time record trials started left fly model Three weeks before Bob indicated new batteries should last two hours science good Still Bud Tenny After Cancer Oklahoma City contest last Spring did number dumb things worst make fifth Novice Pennyplane flight P-24 motor scoring glorious 258 Well anyone can make mistake right Except winding last flight checked turns vs torque wondered torque low 1800 turns kept cranking until torque wanted hooked up As started hook motor prop wondered again rubber tubing slides over prop hook Yes anyone can make mistake real problem ignored two perfectly valid error flags made flight anyway no time crunch just unheeding carelessness just out practice completely out wasnt much better USIC P-24 half hour prepare one-shot atmosphere mass launch did have foresight pick motor using partial-motor flight After making new motor spent much time swapping lies first day wasnt time make test flight before mass launch also meant new motor hadnt testwound So chickened out pushing motor stopping 6800 turns instead 7500 turns now know motor could handle Fourth place 50 seconds out first Shipping damage included significant damage full Pennyplane minor damage Limited Pennyplane fixed both put couple flights full Penny After monoplane fixed-geometry prop wasnt really competitive Limited Pennyplane looked OK decided turn event real test flying strategy ability waited until 90 minutes before end round process model made short flight touch up trim laid out two new motors backup felt too wide short FEB 6th & 7th 0 9 AM-S PM SATURDAY 10 AM-5PM SUNDAY WESTERN WASHINGTON FAIRGROUNDS POYALLUP WASHINGTON SWAP SHOP RESERVATIONS ONLY CONTACT DON SWEASY 253 847-1279 RADIO CONTROLLED MODELS OVER 80 MANUFACTURERSSWAP SHOPHUNDREDS OF MODELSCONCESSIONS AIRCRAFTBOATSCARSRAILROADS INDOOR R/C CAR RACINGBOAT DEMONSTRATIONS IN OUTDOOR POOL CONTROL LINE DEMONSTRATIONSR/C HELICOPTER DEMONSTRATIONS FOR INFO CONTACT BOB FORD 253 848-3943 PO BOX 73939 PUYALLUP WA 98373 OR DAVE TURNER 253 537-9613 Model Aviation d Strong Light ACPs Advanced Lightweight Materials r L 2 ADULTS $600 CHILDREN 6-12 $300 w/adult SENIOR CITIZENS $300 4-40x1/2 socket caps sell S435/1 00 alloy steel S665/100 stainless S150/50 aluminum fair prices sensible quantities fas teners need model building call write fax free catalog Micro Fasteners800-892-6917 110 Hillcrest Road908-806-4050 Flemington NJ 08822fax 908-788-2601 e-mail microf@blasinet Internet http//microfastenerscom SPCIALISTS IN COX AND AME ENGINES & CUSTOM PARTS COMPETITION ACCCESSORIES RACING WHEELS SOLID LINES CUSTOM NEEDLE VALVES OLD TIMER KITS & SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS PLUGS SILK QUALITY DOPE BRUSHES TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS 1/2A TEXACO PLAYBOY SR KIT PH 760-761-0511 FAX 761-0937 VISA IMC WELCOME NO COD MINIMUM ORDER $1000 PLUS t2 fin IIIPPIN INIIPANCF 2flfl hold enough turns would get model up flight allowing myself first motor broke right knot second motor ready hook up noted knot slipping Three minutes left dump turns wind backup motor Launched 30 seconds spare model did well has ever done site So whats verdict Both new motors should have prewound backup did work model trim held under high torque Neither new motor pushed limit motors werent properly tied So guess pass since did get reasonable flight point whole exercise discover skills rusty gone away lot relearn Rubber Test Update paddlewheel tester running producing data almost too much data photo shows CRT plot raw data much hard evaluate data point revolution rundown can see knot come out As knot pops Out quick jump energy briefly speeds up prop mass data test method large enough difficult work derive meaning last pieces procedure planned except plotting data printer Once plotting possible plots can normalized directly compared final goal test rig create pedigree motor motor will made tested hook spacing matching model Proper choice paddlewheel area will set test runs same rpm range expected model Direct overlay performance graphs should allow quicker motor choice motor already performance-tested ready supply motors should make easy get flights Long Motor Accurate measurements important part rubber testing flight test records always difficult decide motor length number composite photo shows both ends motor being measured hook knot over pin perpendicular vertical yardstick dont include 0-ring other end motor slipped inside piece shrink tubing aluminum tubing holds radius motor loop very small value Ignoring 0-ring easy see end motor clearly method seems repeatable enough improves accuracy records Rubber Weighing Energy evaluation rubber always involves knowing amount rubber under test Errors weighing small samples critical length measurements use weight/length instead motor cross-section since rubber thickness varies between batches sometimes along length skein good scales standardized length measurements possible have measurements accurate enough evaluate individual motors good torque meter essential making flights push envelope photo shows custom torque meter used Nick Nicklet Leonard integrated winding/rundown stand swivels align motor best accuracy instrument typical support equipment wellengineered maximum usefulness Model Aviation
