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Free Flight: Indoor

Author: B. Tenny


Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/12
Page Numbers: 73, 159, 160, 162

Free Flight INDOOR Bud Tenny MAKE READY NOW time read Indoor season will underway parts country time pull out models check over like patched enough get through last contest promised yourselfthat would right soon got home Oh well better later never Things check Assemble model ready flight visually check out alignment Wave model gently up down lightly stressing flying surfaces watch pans sag out line etc Closely inspect thrust bearing tail hook areas looking stress cracks other minor damage can let loose withuot warning sure wing posts fit sockets properly enough friction stand flight stress pulling out Look covering microfilm especially see patches needed Einally inspect box mounting hardware sure model will held safely during travel Also sure no loose parts bottom box can drift around during travel poking holes dont want Prop preflight Now look very closely prop checking ribs cracked loose minor holes covering dinks blade outline solid glue joint wire hookjunction important thing check will blade anglesare equal two blades Some people can visually inspect prop see blade angles alike note did say correct said alike difference accu rate blade angle correct prop will run smoothly work reasonably well long two blades have same pitch blade angle Prop wobble embarrassing least almost surely detrimental flight duration Suppose cant see blades alike Well accurate check return prop prop block fixture used build provided spars havent curved back enough blades wont lay flat block anymore blade fits block forcing hook properly aligned either blade block youre Eat City Suppose blades look OK suspect blade angle isnt just righthow can check Measure angle way check blade angles set up protractor measure blade angle same radius blade angles correct well alike prop will run OK assuming neither blade warped Now hard part what Ijust said set up make angle measurement photo Jim Jones 36631 Ledgestone Mt Clemens MI 48043 shows much easier way also shows neat part sells 53 postpaid plastic triangle shown center holding prop Since cant see holds prop Ill tell black surface triangle strip magnet grabs steel prop shaft holds 45degree angle Note angle has groove cut clear prop shaft shaft 450 blade section 450 angle will parallel work surface other blade element will perpendicular table So ifyou know check can check parallel blade ruler other parallel edge use machinists square 3x5 card check other blade check Jim marked prop shown photo easy see 450 section should can calcu late blade radius prop using formula Pitch inches/31416 us inches 2 compute location 450 point time prop built use indelible pen mark location marks will always other thing check angles Continued page 1S9 Jack Carter Racine WI uses unique system secure models theirtransport box Four planes three shown fit frame easily slips intoand secured tohis model box Jack doesnt disassemble models closeup photo shows models angled wing posts pro trude through fuselage far enough plug tissue sockets mounting frame doesnt need re-trim models time December 1982 73 Jim Jones built fixture check prop blade angles hell sell oneinfo column photo hes marked blade station blade angle should 450 base blade should parallel base other should right angles Neat payoff Fun Anything can put smiles frowns outiust has good need lot events like Most trophies special homemade works art mean great deal recipient Lets encourage same time lets burden CD extra responsibility Most CDs welcome little extra help special activities New address Clarence Haught 3226 Honey suckle Dr Coeur dAlene ID 83814 FF Indoor/Tenny Continued page 73 prop tumed first way other have minor error alignment will show up clearly way other Model boxes well contests often depends well model boxes protect models enroute impor tant travel arrangements include travel planes trains etc Under circum stances may always able move handle model boxes yourself box must hold model well must help product review product review product review Piper Super Cub plans Quarter Scale model @ $2500 postpaid USANevada residents add tax Jerry Nelson & Co 3510 San Mateo Ave Reno NV89509 Most Piper Cub models famous J-3 mOdlbutthis onesforthe PA-l8SuperCub rarely seen model model spans 105 can powered glow 4-cycle engine 90-120 cu range Quadra-size ignition engine plans originally drawn ink reproduc tions should crisp clear show ex tensive construction details plus bulkheads ribs Conventional model building tech niques indicated keep building time minimum addition model designed use standard supplies usuallyfound hobby shopsno special fiberglass cowl required fuselage constructed simply using Y8-in sheet sidesbut 3/16 dowels glued outside thus simulating actual airplanes steel-tube construction Once youve covered structure Ceconite RC trustl itll look just like fabric-covered steel-tube structure real thing wing twopiece design servos fuselage Landing flaps scale size included planscome astwo rolled sheets totalling 33 sq ft shipped sturdy container Jerry Nelson & Co will accept Master Charge VISA COD ordersas well cash checks product review product review product review Beinnerk Star versatile airplane beginners experienced pilots alike First-time pilots might want build Star tricycle landing gear rubber band held down wing plenty dihedral docile 19 engine 3-channel radio setup experienced flyers will want set up taildragger ailerons no dihedral bolt down wing hot 40 powerplant Beyond you can choose three different wingtip configurations cub style STOL standard parts Simple box type fuselage construction allows fast building plenty room 3 4 channels radio equipment Landing gear wires prebent machined die cut plywood balsa parts assure accuracy Wing leading edges preshaped step-by-step construction manual highly detailed photographs drawings complement full size plans Flying Star real thrill OrLine has produced plane built trainer simple easy fly forgiving characteristics hotter configuration will bore holes sky Wing span 58 Length 48 Wing area 652 sq inFlying weight 4 lbs Versat4 rLu ginners luck doesnt end plane leaves ground hobby shop doesnt have OrLine kit want call us well tell get December 1982 159 flying youre a beginner R/C can thank lucky star OrLine PO Box 12501 Salem Oregon 97309 6/a47e4 SPORT WINCH Lightweight 34 lbs 155 kg battery Surprising performance r develops 9 HP Reliable & durable ity components Easy use stable electrodynamic brake help prevent backlashes Complete with turnaround parachute 600 meters 90 lb braided nylon line $21500 battery shipping charges included also sell finest 160 lb braided nylon contest towline $19201600 meters plus shipping Send complete descriptive literature price list 68 Morgan Ave Danbury CT 06810 TEL203 743-3312 cr cjet rubber tands -from Sjq 3et mne off iiii GIVE YOURSELF TREAT TRY CONTROL- LINE WITH THROTTLE F4F WILDCAT AF2S GUARDIAN $3000 $3000 THE KITS HAVE PROfILE FUSELAGES FOR OHICA AND EASY CONSTRIICTION THE PLANES ARE DESIGNED TO ASE THE ROBERTS 3-LINE CONTROL SYSTEM WIIICH WILL PROVIDE THROTTLE OPERATION WITH ANY 29-4ARCEHGINE MOVE UP TO CONTROL- LINE /o1le Model Aodcts P i &z *68 Re#ue4 & 80/02 1-303--6**--37/5 dealer inquiries nailed newspaper protect model rough handling box Usually model dis assembled separate holders wing fuselage/tail group props mounting point should hold model part firmly crushing model parts correctly installed Ehe model parts should aligned dont touch other part box mount fixtures firmly anchored box may allow model parts rotate another some part box happens part will wreck other permanent warp will set part leans box dfferent box previous paragraph said Indoor models usually taken apart packing carrying box Jack Carter Racine WI has different philosophy Once get model adjusted take apart So another photo see three models mounted tray will hold four models tray slides ouG model box approxi mately same size other boxes able hold four FAI models model complete except prop mounts central frame can preflighted launched record Time important last photo shows accomplished model uses slanting wing posts give wing offset wing postt extend completely through motor Continued page 162 RUBBER STRIP FAI RUBBER Made US SIZES 1/43/161/83/32 1/16 1mm thick 042 BOXED 16 ounces rubber per box PRICE$1250 per box ppdin USA PIRELLI 3mmonly$18O0ppd KSB TIMERS FUEL SHUTOFF 30 SEC $1195 6 MIN OT $1195 KS H 0 SEND 50tFOR 1982/83 CATALOG FAIModel Supply PO BOX 3057TORRANCE CA VO51Y 160 Model Aviation KIORTZ 24 TIfE PERFORMANCE CHAMP 0W$17995 Dealer COMPARE THESE FEATURES Factory Authorized Service Exclusive Cast Motor Mount Champion Resistor Spwk Plug Safety Approved 6 Soly Prop Hub 1 Year Umitad Warranty 24 t 13 Available Manna Versions TANK SYSTEMS can depend flight-ti out models full lank sy8tema Sullivan secret full tank capacity lies unique bubble design fill tank capacity bubble top pockets right amount air tube fitting neatly inside NEV-R-LEAK tank Ixilit last impervious types fuel Choose g capacities 1 oz 16 ozs wide range shapes sizes dimensions fit kind model 46 choose Whats tanks over 4 ozs include Klapper-Klunk klunk pick-ups Now can choose better fuel tank system longer dependable flight-time See dealer today send complete catalog describing styles sizes dimen sions WARNING Modelers Fly t4ea Overhead Power Lines P R 0 D U C T S N C svIH Road PO Box C Widow Grove PA 1090-0W3 215 650OS stick look closely photo can see wing post extensions plugged tissue sockets mounting frame remove model simply unplug posts Assuming model correctly adjusted last time Out will ready go after hooking up prop winding rubber motor Look hack photo stacked models note models interleave has adequate room around So though box full models still mostly empty Indoor sessions Kansas City Roger Schroed er 4111 West 98 St Overland Park KS 66207 has busily organizing Indoor activity Kansas City KS/MO area has announced Fun Fly sessions Westport-Roanoke Com munity Center 3601 Roanoke Rd. Kansas City MO sessions run 3 pm 5 pm October 16 November 13 Decem ber II 1982 January 29 1983 also has plans contests beheld later season live near enough drop visit folks arc nice people Bud Tenor PO Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 Scale Challenges/Agosta Continued page 88 remaining flakeboard pressure plate before pressing As pressure applied copper will stretch around male forming block Stop notice no movement After COMPLETt THIS FORMI AND ATTACH MAILING LABEL FROM RECENT ISSUE LET US KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING move please let us know advancesix weeks re quired change address Attach current MA mailing label check appropriate box mail Subscription Dept. Model Aviation 815 Fifteenth $t. NW Washington DC 20005 Check appropriate boxenclose payment 0 NEW SUBSCRIPTION 0 CHANGE OF ADDRESS Non-AMA subscription rates $1800 12 months US possessions elsewhere including Canada Mexico $2400 US Schools $900 US Libraries $1350 NAME ADDRESS CITY/STATE _____________________________________________ ZIP _______________ MODEL AVIATION 815 FIFTEENTH ST. NW. WASHINGTON Dc 20005 separating dies will notice fairly defined radii however will some wrin kles surplus metal Gently hammer out wrinkles steel plate block clam shells should matched up perfectly mated necessary lightly sand flat surface Trim excess metal within 3 radius Cut away openings Dont worry about distortions point Clamp final assembly Silver brazing Apply some Handy Flux inside seam silver solderwill puddle between two pieces trimmed will produce fine sturdy seam Coat small section brazing wire flux As heat applied seam flux will begin melt proper temperature reached solder will follow along path flux puddle seam couple salient points silver solder used process should confused extremely low-melting silver solder sold hardware stores hobby shops melting temperature silver solder purpose near l1000F available refrigeration craft supply houses point header mounting plate must cut out Drill two holes i-in diameter tubes about 1 long Drill mounting holes 4-40 machine screws Leave enough edge distance elastic stop nuts subassembly brazed header mounted cowl finished tail pipe Make appropriate mounting brackets particular airplane Heat source Prestolite acetylene outfit best source heat will produce excellent penetration silver braze couple asbestos shingles will prevent 162 Model Aviation CUTAWAY SNOWING INSTALLATION

Author: B. Tenny


Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/12
Page Numbers: 73, 159, 160, 162

Free Flight INDOOR Bud Tenny MAKE READY NOW time read Indoor season will underway parts country time pull out models check over like patched enough get through last contest promised yourselfthat would right soon got home Oh well better later never Things check Assemble model ready flight visually check out alignment Wave model gently up down lightly stressing flying surfaces watch pans sag out line etc Closely inspect thrust bearing tail hook areas looking stress cracks other minor damage can let loose withuot warning sure wing posts fit sockets properly enough friction stand flight stress pulling out Look covering microfilm especially see patches needed Einally inspect box mounting hardware sure model will held safely during travel Also sure no loose parts bottom box can drift around during travel poking holes dont want Prop preflight Now look very closely prop checking ribs cracked loose minor holes covering dinks blade outline solid glue joint wire hookjunction important thing check will blade anglesare equal two blades Some people can visually inspect prop see blade angles alike note did say correct said alike difference accu rate blade angle correct prop will run smoothly work reasonably well long two blades have same pitch blade angle Prop wobble embarrassing least almost surely detrimental flight duration Suppose cant see blades alike Well accurate check return prop prop block fixture used build provided spars havent curved back enough blades wont lay flat block anymore blade fits block forcing hook properly aligned either blade block youre Eat City Suppose blades look OK suspect blade angle isnt just righthow can check Measure angle way check blade angles set up protractor measure blade angle same radius blade angles correct well alike prop will run OK assuming neither blade warped Now hard part what Ijust said set up make angle measurement photo Jim Jones 36631 Ledgestone Mt Clemens MI 48043 shows much easier way also shows neat part sells 53 postpaid plastic triangle shown center holding prop Since cant see holds prop Ill tell black surface triangle strip magnet grabs steel prop shaft holds 45degree angle Note angle has groove cut clear prop shaft shaft 450 blade section 450 angle will parallel work surface other blade element will perpendicular table So ifyou know check can check parallel blade ruler other parallel edge use machinists square 3x5 card check other blade check Jim marked prop shown photo easy see 450 section should can calcu late blade radius prop using formula Pitch inches/31416 us inches 2 compute location 450 point time prop built use indelible pen mark location marks will always other thing check angles Continued page 1S9 Jack Carter Racine WI uses unique system secure models theirtransport box Four planes three shown fit frame easily slips intoand secured tohis model box Jack doesnt disassemble models closeup photo shows models angled wing posts pro trude through fuselage far enough plug tissue sockets mounting frame doesnt need re-trim models time December 1982 73 Jim Jones built fixture check prop blade angles hell sell oneinfo column photo hes marked blade station blade angle should 450 base blade should parallel base other should right angles Neat payoff Fun Anything can put smiles frowns outiust has good need lot events like Most trophies special homemade works art mean great deal recipient Lets encourage same time lets burden CD extra responsibility Most CDs welcome little extra help special activities New address Clarence Haught 3226 Honey suckle Dr Coeur dAlene ID 83814 FF Indoor/Tenny Continued page 73 prop tumed first way other have minor error alignment will show up clearly way other Model boxes well contests often depends well model boxes protect models enroute impor tant travel arrangements include travel planes trains etc Under circum stances may always able move handle model boxes yourself box must hold model well must help product review product review product review Piper Super Cub plans Quarter Scale model @ $2500 postpaid USANevada residents add tax Jerry Nelson & Co 3510 San Mateo Ave Reno NV89509 Most Piper Cub models famous J-3 mOdlbutthis onesforthe PA-l8SuperCub rarely seen model model spans 105 can powered glow 4-cycle engine 90-120 cu range Quadra-size ignition engine plans originally drawn ink reproduc tions should crisp clear show ex tensive construction details plus bulkheads ribs Conventional model building tech niques indicated keep building time minimum addition model designed use standard supplies usuallyfound hobby shopsno special fiberglass cowl required fuselage constructed simply using Y8-in sheet sidesbut 3/16 dowels glued outside thus simulating actual airplanes steel-tube construction Once youve covered structure Ceconite RC trustl itll look just like fabric-covered steel-tube structure real thing wing twopiece design servos fuselage Landing flaps scale size included planscome astwo rolled sheets totalling 33 sq ft shipped sturdy container Jerry Nelson & Co will accept Master Charge VISA COD ordersas well cash checks product review product review product review Beinnerk Star versatile airplane beginners experienced pilots alike First-time pilots might want build Star tricycle landing gear rubber band held down wing plenty dihedral docile 19 engine 3-channel radio setup experienced flyers will want set up taildragger ailerons no dihedral bolt down wing hot 40 powerplant Beyond you can choose three different wingtip configurations cub style STOL standard parts Simple box type fuselage construction allows fast building plenty room 3 4 channels radio equipment Landing gear wires prebent machined die cut plywood balsa parts assure accuracy Wing leading edges preshaped step-by-step construction manual highly detailed photographs drawings complement full size plans Flying Star real thrill OrLine has produced plane built trainer simple easy fly forgiving characteristics hotter configuration will bore holes sky Wing span 58 Length 48 Wing area 652 sq inFlying weight 4 lbs Versat4 rLu ginners luck doesnt end plane leaves ground hobby shop doesnt have OrLine kit want call us well tell get December 1982 159 flying youre a beginner R/C can thank lucky star OrLine PO Box 12501 Salem Oregon 97309 6/a47e4 SPORT WINCH Lightweight 34 lbs 155 kg battery Surprising performance r develops 9 HP Reliable & durable ity components Easy use stable electrodynamic brake help prevent backlashes Complete with turnaround parachute 600 meters 90 lb braided nylon line $21500 battery shipping charges included also sell finest 160 lb braided nylon contest towline $19201600 meters plus shipping Send complete descriptive literature price list 68 Morgan Ave Danbury CT 06810 TEL203 743-3312 cr cjet rubber tands -from Sjq 3et mne off iiii GIVE YOURSELF TREAT TRY CONTROL- LINE WITH THROTTLE F4F WILDCAT AF2S GUARDIAN $3000 $3000 THE KITS HAVE PROfILE FUSELAGES FOR OHICA AND EASY CONSTRIICTION THE PLANES ARE DESIGNED TO ASE THE ROBERTS 3-LINE CONTROL SYSTEM WIIICH WILL PROVIDE THROTTLE OPERATION WITH ANY 29-4ARCEHGINE MOVE UP TO CONTROL- LINE /o1le Model Aodcts P i &z *68 Re#ue4 & 80/02 1-303--6**--37/5 dealer inquiries nailed newspaper protect model rough handling box Usually model dis assembled separate holders wing fuselage/tail group props mounting point should hold model part firmly crushing model parts correctly installed Ehe model parts should aligned dont touch other part box mount fixtures firmly anchored box may allow model parts rotate another some part box happens part will wreck other permanent warp will set part leans box dfferent box previous paragraph said Indoor models usually taken apart packing carrying box Jack Carter Racine WI has different philosophy Once get model adjusted take apart So another photo see three models mounted tray will hold four models tray slides ouG model box approxi mately same size other boxes able hold four FAI models model complete except prop mounts central frame can preflighted launched record Time important last photo shows accomplished model uses slanting wing posts give wing offset wing postt extend completely through motor Continued page 162 RUBBER STRIP FAI RUBBER Made US SIZES 1/43/161/83/32 1/16 1mm thick 042 BOXED 16 ounces rubber per box PRICE$1250 per box ppdin USA PIRELLI 3mmonly$18O0ppd KSB TIMERS FUEL SHUTOFF 30 SEC $1195 6 MIN OT $1195 KS H 0 SEND 50tFOR 1982/83 CATALOG FAIModel Supply PO BOX 3057TORRANCE CA VO51Y 160 Model Aviation KIORTZ 24 TIfE PERFORMANCE CHAMP 0W$17995 Dealer COMPARE THESE FEATURES Factory Authorized Service Exclusive Cast Motor Mount Champion Resistor Spwk Plug Safety Approved 6 Soly Prop Hub 1 Year Umitad Warranty 24 t 13 Available Manna Versions TANK SYSTEMS can depend flight-ti out models full lank sy8tema Sullivan secret full tank capacity lies unique bubble design fill tank capacity bubble top pockets right amount air tube fitting neatly inside NEV-R-LEAK tank Ixilit last impervious types fuel Choose g capacities 1 oz 16 ozs wide range shapes sizes dimensions fit kind model 46 choose Whats tanks over 4 ozs include Klapper-Klunk klunk pick-ups Now can choose better fuel tank system longer dependable flight-time See dealer today send complete catalog describing styles sizes dimen sions WARNING Modelers Fly t4ea Overhead Power Lines P R 0 D U C T S N C svIH Road PO Box C Widow Grove PA 1090-0W3 215 650OS stick look closely photo can see wing post extensions plugged tissue sockets mounting frame remove model simply unplug posts Assuming model correctly adjusted last time Out will ready go after hooking up prop winding rubber motor Look hack photo stacked models note models interleave has adequate room around So though box full models still mostly empty Indoor sessions Kansas City Roger Schroed er 4111 West 98 St Overland Park KS 66207 has busily organizing Indoor activity Kansas City KS/MO area has announced Fun Fly sessions Westport-Roanoke Com munity Center 3601 Roanoke Rd. Kansas City MO sessions run 3 pm 5 pm October 16 November 13 Decem ber II 1982 January 29 1983 also has plans contests beheld later season live near enough drop visit folks arc nice people Bud Tenor PO Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 Scale Challenges/Agosta Continued page 88 remaining flakeboard pressure plate before pressing As pressure applied copper will stretch around male forming block Stop notice no movement After COMPLETt THIS FORMI AND ATTACH MAILING LABEL FROM RECENT ISSUE LET US KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING move please let us know advancesix weeks re quired change address Attach current MA mailing label check appropriate box mail Subscription Dept. Model Aviation 815 Fifteenth $t. NW Washington DC 20005 Check appropriate boxenclose payment 0 NEW SUBSCRIPTION 0 CHANGE OF ADDRESS Non-AMA subscription rates $1800 12 months US possessions elsewhere including Canada Mexico $2400 US Schools $900 US Libraries $1350 NAME ADDRESS CITY/STATE _____________________________________________ ZIP _______________ MODEL AVIATION 815 FIFTEENTH ST. NW. WASHINGTON Dc 20005 separating dies will notice fairly defined radii however will some wrin kles surplus metal Gently hammer out wrinkles steel plate block clam shells should matched up perfectly mated necessary lightly sand flat surface Trim excess metal within 3 radius Cut away openings Dont worry about distortions point Clamp final assembly Silver brazing Apply some Handy Flux inside seam silver solderwill puddle between two pieces trimmed will produce fine sturdy seam Coat small section brazing wire flux As heat applied seam flux will begin melt proper temperature reached solder will follow along path flux puddle seam couple salient points silver solder used process should confused extremely low-melting silver solder sold hardware stores hobby shops melting temperature silver solder purpose near l1000F available refrigeration craft supply houses point header mounting plate must cut out Drill two holes i-in diameter tubes about 1 long Drill mounting holes 4-40 machine screws Leave enough edge distance elastic stop nuts subassembly brazed header mounted cowl finished tail pipe Make appropriate mounting brackets particular airplane Heat source Prestolite acetylene outfit best source heat will produce excellent penetration silver braze couple asbestos shingles will prevent 162 Model Aviation CUTAWAY SNOWING INSTALLATION

Author: B. Tenny


Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/12
Page Numbers: 73, 159, 160, 162

Free Flight INDOOR Bud Tenny MAKE READY NOW time read Indoor season will underway parts country time pull out models check over like patched enough get through last contest promised yourselfthat would right soon got home Oh well better later never Things check Assemble model ready flight visually check out alignment Wave model gently up down lightly stressing flying surfaces watch pans sag out line etc Closely inspect thrust bearing tail hook areas looking stress cracks other minor damage can let loose withuot warning sure wing posts fit sockets properly enough friction stand flight stress pulling out Look covering microfilm especially see patches needed Einally inspect box mounting hardware sure model will held safely during travel Also sure no loose parts bottom box can drift around during travel poking holes dont want Prop preflight Now look very closely prop checking ribs cracked loose minor holes covering dinks blade outline solid glue joint wire hookjunction important thing check will blade anglesare equal two blades Some people can visually inspect prop see blade angles alike note did say correct said alike difference accu rate blade angle correct prop will run smoothly work reasonably well long two blades have same pitch blade angle Prop wobble embarrassing least almost surely detrimental flight duration Suppose cant see blades alike Well accurate check return prop prop block fixture used build provided spars havent curved back enough blades wont lay flat block anymore blade fits block forcing hook properly aligned either blade block youre Eat City Suppose blades look OK suspect blade angle isnt just righthow can check Measure angle way check blade angles set up protractor measure blade angle same radius blade angles correct well alike prop will run OK assuming neither blade warped Now hard part what Ijust said set up make angle measurement photo Jim Jones 36631 Ledgestone Mt Clemens MI 48043 shows much easier way also shows neat part sells 53 postpaid plastic triangle shown center holding prop Since cant see holds prop Ill tell black surface triangle strip magnet grabs steel prop shaft holds 45degree angle Note angle has groove cut clear prop shaft shaft 450 blade section 450 angle will parallel work surface other blade element will perpendicular table So ifyou know check can check parallel blade ruler other parallel edge use machinists square 3x5 card check other blade check Jim marked prop shown photo easy see 450 section should can calcu late blade radius prop using formula Pitch inches/31416 us inches 2 compute location 450 point time prop built use indelible pen mark location marks will always other thing check angles Continued page 1S9 Jack Carter Racine WI uses unique system secure models theirtransport box Four planes three shown fit frame easily slips intoand secured tohis model box Jack doesnt disassemble models closeup photo shows models angled wing posts pro trude through fuselage far enough plug tissue sockets mounting frame doesnt need re-trim models time December 1982 73 Jim Jones built fixture check prop blade angles hell sell oneinfo column photo hes marked blade station blade angle should 450 base blade should parallel base other should right angles Neat payoff Fun Anything can put smiles frowns outiust has good need lot events like Most trophies special homemade works art mean great deal recipient Lets encourage same time lets burden CD extra responsibility Most CDs welcome little extra help special activities New address Clarence Haught 3226 Honey suckle Dr Coeur dAlene ID 83814 FF Indoor/Tenny Continued page 73 prop tumed first way other have minor error alignment will show up clearly way other Model boxes well contests often depends well model boxes protect models enroute impor tant travel arrangements include travel planes trains etc Under circum stances may always able move handle model boxes yourself box must hold model well must help product review product review product review Piper Super Cub plans Quarter Scale model @ $2500 postpaid USANevada residents add tax Jerry Nelson & Co 3510 San Mateo Ave Reno NV89509 Most Piper Cub models famous J-3 mOdlbutthis onesforthe PA-l8SuperCub rarely seen model model spans 105 can powered glow 4-cycle engine 90-120 cu range Quadra-size ignition engine plans originally drawn ink reproduc tions should crisp clear show ex tensive construction details plus bulkheads ribs Conventional model building tech niques indicated keep building time minimum addition model designed use standard supplies usuallyfound hobby shopsno special fiberglass cowl required fuselage constructed simply using Y8-in sheet sidesbut 3/16 dowels glued outside thus simulating actual airplanes steel-tube construction Once youve covered structure Ceconite RC trustl itll look just like fabric-covered steel-tube structure real thing wing twopiece design servos fuselage Landing flaps scale size included planscome astwo rolled sheets totalling 33 sq ft shipped sturdy container Jerry Nelson & Co will accept Master Charge VISA COD ordersas well cash checks product review product review product review Beinnerk Star versatile airplane beginners experienced pilots alike First-time pilots might want build Star tricycle landing gear rubber band held down wing plenty dihedral docile 19 engine 3-channel radio setup experienced flyers will want set up taildragger ailerons no dihedral bolt down wing hot 40 powerplant Beyond you can choose three different wingtip configurations cub style STOL standard parts Simple box type fuselage construction allows fast building plenty room 3 4 channels radio equipment Landing gear wires prebent machined die cut plywood balsa parts assure accuracy Wing leading edges preshaped step-by-step construction manual highly detailed photographs drawings complement full size plans Flying Star real thrill OrLine has produced plane built trainer simple easy fly forgiving characteristics hotter configuration will bore holes sky Wing span 58 Length 48 Wing area 652 sq inFlying weight 4 lbs Versat4 rLu ginners luck doesnt end plane leaves ground hobby shop doesnt have OrLine kit want call us well tell get December 1982 159 flying youre a beginner R/C can thank lucky star OrLine PO Box 12501 Salem Oregon 97309 6/a47e4 SPORT WINCH Lightweight 34 lbs 155 kg battery Surprising performance r develops 9 HP Reliable & durable ity components Easy use stable electrodynamic brake help prevent backlashes Complete with turnaround parachute 600 meters 90 lb braided nylon line $21500 battery shipping charges included also sell finest 160 lb braided nylon contest towline $19201600 meters plus shipping Send complete descriptive literature price list 68 Morgan Ave Danbury CT 06810 TEL203 743-3312 cr cjet rubber tands -from Sjq 3et mne off iiii GIVE YOURSELF TREAT TRY CONTROL- LINE WITH THROTTLE F4F WILDCAT AF2S GUARDIAN $3000 $3000 THE KITS HAVE PROfILE FUSELAGES FOR OHICA AND EASY CONSTRIICTION THE PLANES ARE DESIGNED TO ASE THE ROBERTS 3-LINE CONTROL SYSTEM WIIICH WILL PROVIDE THROTTLE OPERATION WITH ANY 29-4ARCEHGINE MOVE UP TO CONTROL- LINE /o1le Model Aodcts P i &z *68 Re#ue4 & 80/02 1-303--6**--37/5 dealer inquiries nailed newspaper protect model rough handling box Usually model dis assembled separate holders wing fuselage/tail group props mounting point should hold model part firmly crushing model parts correctly installed Ehe model parts should aligned dont touch other part box mount fixtures firmly anchored box may allow model parts rotate another some part box happens part will wreck other permanent warp will set part leans box dfferent box previous paragraph said Indoor models usually taken apart packing carrying box Jack Carter Racine WI has different philosophy Once get model adjusted take apart So another photo see three models mounted tray will hold four models tray slides ouG model box approxi mately same size other boxes able hold four FAI models model complete except prop mounts central frame can preflighted launched record Time important last photo shows accomplished model uses slanting wing posts give wing offset wing postt extend completely through motor Continued page 162 RUBBER STRIP FAI RUBBER Made US SIZES 1/43/161/83/32 1/16 1mm thick 042 BOXED 16 ounces rubber per box PRICE$1250 per box ppdin USA PIRELLI 3mmonly$18O0ppd KSB TIMERS FUEL SHUTOFF 30 SEC $1195 6 MIN OT $1195 KS H 0 SEND 50tFOR 1982/83 CATALOG FAIModel Supply PO BOX 3057TORRANCE CA VO51Y 160 Model Aviation KIORTZ 24 TIfE PERFORMANCE CHAMP 0W$17995 Dealer COMPARE THESE FEATURES Factory Authorized Service Exclusive Cast Motor Mount Champion Resistor Spwk Plug Safety Approved 6 Soly Prop Hub 1 Year Umitad Warranty 24 t 13 Available Manna Versions TANK SYSTEMS can depend flight-ti out models full lank sy8tema Sullivan secret full tank capacity lies unique bubble design fill tank capacity bubble top pockets right amount air tube fitting neatly inside NEV-R-LEAK tank Ixilit last impervious types fuel Choose g capacities 1 oz 16 ozs wide range shapes sizes dimensions fit kind model 46 choose Whats tanks over 4 ozs include Klapper-Klunk klunk pick-ups Now can choose better fuel tank system longer dependable flight-time See dealer today send complete catalog describing styles sizes dimen sions WARNING Modelers Fly t4ea Overhead Power Lines P R 0 D U C T S N C svIH Road PO Box C Widow Grove PA 1090-0W3 215 650OS stick look closely photo can see wing post extensions plugged tissue sockets mounting frame remove model simply unplug posts Assuming model correctly adjusted last time Out will ready go after hooking up prop winding rubber motor Look hack photo stacked models note models interleave has adequate room around So though box full models still mostly empty Indoor sessions Kansas City Roger Schroed er 4111 West 98 St Overland Park KS 66207 has busily organizing Indoor activity Kansas City KS/MO area has announced Fun Fly sessions Westport-Roanoke Com munity Center 3601 Roanoke Rd. Kansas City MO sessions run 3 pm 5 pm October 16 November 13 Decem ber II 1982 January 29 1983 also has plans contests beheld later season live near enough drop visit folks arc nice people Bud Tenor PO Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 Scale Challenges/Agosta Continued page 88 remaining flakeboard pressure plate before pressing As pressure applied copper will stretch around male forming block Stop notice no movement After COMPLETt THIS FORMI AND ATTACH MAILING LABEL FROM RECENT ISSUE LET US KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING move please let us know advancesix weeks re quired change address Attach current MA mailing label check appropriate box mail Subscription Dept. Model Aviation 815 Fifteenth $t. NW Washington DC 20005 Check appropriate boxenclose payment 0 NEW SUBSCRIPTION 0 CHANGE OF ADDRESS Non-AMA subscription rates $1800 12 months US possessions elsewhere including Canada Mexico $2400 US Schools $900 US Libraries $1350 NAME ADDRESS CITY/STATE _____________________________________________ ZIP _______________ MODEL AVIATION 815 FIFTEENTH ST. NW. WASHINGTON Dc 20005 separating dies will notice fairly defined radii however will some wrin kles surplus metal Gently hammer out wrinkles steel plate block clam shells should matched up perfectly mated necessary lightly sand flat surface Trim excess metal within 3 radius Cut away openings Dont worry about distortions point Clamp final assembly Silver brazing Apply some Handy Flux inside seam silver solderwill puddle between two pieces trimmed will produce fine sturdy seam Coat small section brazing wire flux As heat applied seam flux will begin melt proper temperature reached solder will follow along path flux puddle seam couple salient points silver solder used process should confused extremely low-melting silver solder sold hardware stores hobby shops melting temperature silver solder purpose near l1000F available refrigeration craft supply houses point header mounting plate must cut out Drill two holes i-in diameter tubes about 1 long Drill mounting holes 4-40 machine screws Leave enough edge distance elastic stop nuts subassembly brazed header mounted cowl finished tail pipe Make appropriate mounting brackets particular airplane Heat source Prestolite acetylene outfit best source heat will produce excellent penetration silver braze couple asbestos shingles will prevent 162 Model Aviation CUTAWAY SNOWING INSTALLATION

Author: B. Tenny


Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/12
Page Numbers: 73, 159, 160, 162

Free Flight INDOOR Bud Tenny MAKE READY NOW time read Indoor season will underway parts country time pull out models check over like patched enough get through last contest promised yourselfthat would right soon got home Oh well better later never Things check Assemble model ready flight visually check out alignment Wave model gently up down lightly stressing flying surfaces watch pans sag out line etc Closely inspect thrust bearing tail hook areas looking stress cracks other minor damage can let loose withuot warning sure wing posts fit sockets properly enough friction stand flight stress pulling out Look covering microfilm especially see patches needed Einally inspect box mounting hardware sure model will held safely during travel Also sure no loose parts bottom box can drift around during travel poking holes dont want Prop preflight Now look very closely prop checking ribs cracked loose minor holes covering dinks blade outline solid glue joint wire hookjunction important thing check will blade anglesare equal two blades Some people can visually inspect prop see blade angles alike note did say correct said alike difference accu rate blade angle correct prop will run smoothly work reasonably well long two blades have same pitch blade angle Prop wobble embarrassing least almost surely detrimental flight duration Suppose cant see blades alike Well accurate check return prop prop block fixture used build provided spars havent curved back enough blades wont lay flat block anymore blade fits block forcing hook properly aligned either blade block youre Eat City Suppose blades look OK suspect blade angle isnt just righthow can check Measure angle way check blade angles set up protractor measure blade angle same radius blade angles correct well alike prop will run OK assuming neither blade warped Now hard part what Ijust said set up make angle measurement photo Jim Jones 36631 Ledgestone Mt Clemens MI 48043 shows much easier way also shows neat part sells 53 postpaid plastic triangle shown center holding prop Since cant see holds prop Ill tell black surface triangle strip magnet grabs steel prop shaft holds 45degree angle Note angle has groove cut clear prop shaft shaft 450 blade section 450 angle will parallel work surface other blade element will perpendicular table So ifyou know check can check parallel blade ruler other parallel edge use machinists square 3x5 card check other blade check Jim marked prop shown photo easy see 450 section should can calcu late blade radius prop using formula Pitch inches/31416 us inches 2 compute location 450 point time prop built use indelible pen mark location marks will always other thing check angles Continued page 1S9 Jack Carter Racine WI uses unique system secure models theirtransport box Four planes three shown fit frame easily slips intoand secured tohis model box Jack doesnt disassemble models closeup photo shows models angled wing posts pro trude through fuselage far enough plug tissue sockets mounting frame doesnt need re-trim models time December 1982 73 Jim Jones built fixture check prop blade angles hell sell oneinfo column photo hes marked blade station blade angle should 450 base blade should parallel base other should right angles Neat payoff Fun Anything can put smiles frowns outiust has good need lot events like Most trophies special homemade works art mean great deal recipient Lets encourage same time lets burden CD extra responsibility Most CDs welcome little extra help special activities New address Clarence Haught 3226 Honey suckle Dr Coeur dAlene ID 83814 FF Indoor/Tenny Continued page 73 prop tumed first way other have minor error alignment will show up clearly way other Model boxes well contests often depends well model boxes protect models enroute impor tant travel arrangements include travel planes trains etc Under circum stances may always able move handle model boxes yourself box must hold model well must help product review product review product review Piper Super Cub plans Quarter Scale model @ $2500 postpaid USANevada residents add tax Jerry Nelson & Co 3510 San Mateo Ave Reno NV89509 Most Piper Cub models famous J-3 mOdlbutthis onesforthe PA-l8SuperCub rarely seen model model spans 105 can powered glow 4-cycle engine 90-120 cu range Quadra-size ignition engine plans originally drawn ink reproduc tions should crisp clear show ex tensive construction details plus bulkheads ribs Conventional model building tech niques indicated keep building time minimum addition model designed use standard supplies usuallyfound hobby shopsno special fiberglass cowl required fuselage constructed simply using Y8-in sheet sidesbut 3/16 dowels glued outside thus simulating actual airplanes steel-tube construction Once youve covered structure Ceconite RC trustl itll look just like fabric-covered steel-tube structure real thing wing twopiece design servos fuselage Landing flaps scale size included planscome astwo rolled sheets totalling 33 sq ft shipped sturdy container Jerry Nelson & Co will accept Master Charge VISA COD ordersas well cash checks product review product review product review Beinnerk Star versatile airplane beginners experienced pilots alike First-time pilots might want build Star tricycle landing gear rubber band held down wing plenty dihedral docile 19 engine 3-channel radio setup experienced flyers will want set up taildragger ailerons no dihedral bolt down wing hot 40 powerplant Beyond you can choose three different wingtip configurations cub style STOL standard parts Simple box type fuselage construction allows fast building plenty room 3 4 channels radio equipment Landing gear wires prebent machined die cut plywood balsa parts assure accuracy Wing leading edges preshaped step-by-step construction manual highly detailed photographs drawings complement full size plans Flying Star real thrill OrLine has produced plane built trainer simple easy fly forgiving characteristics hotter configuration will bore holes sky Wing span 58 Length 48 Wing area 652 sq inFlying weight 4 lbs Versat4 rLu ginners luck doesnt end plane leaves ground hobby shop doesnt have OrLine kit want call us well tell get December 1982 159 flying youre a beginner R/C can thank lucky star OrLine PO Box 12501 Salem Oregon 97309 6/a47e4 SPORT WINCH Lightweight 34 lbs 155 kg battery Surprising performance r develops 9 HP Reliable & durable ity components Easy use stable electrodynamic brake help prevent backlashes Complete with turnaround parachute 600 meters 90 lb braided nylon line $21500 battery shipping charges included also sell finest 160 lb braided nylon contest towline $19201600 meters plus shipping Send complete descriptive literature price list 68 Morgan Ave Danbury CT 06810 TEL203 743-3312 cr cjet rubber tands -from Sjq 3et mne off iiii GIVE YOURSELF TREAT TRY CONTROL- LINE WITH THROTTLE F4F WILDCAT AF2S GUARDIAN $3000 $3000 THE KITS HAVE PROfILE FUSELAGES FOR OHICA AND EASY CONSTRIICTION THE PLANES ARE DESIGNED TO ASE THE ROBERTS 3-LINE CONTROL SYSTEM WIIICH WILL PROVIDE THROTTLE OPERATION WITH ANY 29-4ARCEHGINE MOVE UP TO CONTROL- LINE /o1le Model Aodcts P i &z *68 Re#ue4 & 80/02 1-303--6**--37/5 dealer inquiries nailed newspaper protect model rough handling box Usually model dis assembled separate holders wing fuselage/tail group props mounting point should hold model part firmly crushing model parts correctly installed Ehe model parts should aligned dont touch other part box mount fixtures firmly anchored box may allow model parts rotate another some part box happens part will wreck other permanent warp will set part leans box dfferent box previous paragraph said Indoor models usually taken apart packing carrying box Jack Carter Racine WI has different philosophy Once get model adjusted take apart So another photo see three models mounted tray will hold four models tray slides ouG model box approxi mately same size other boxes able hold four FAI models model complete except prop mounts central frame can preflighted launched record Time important last photo shows accomplished model uses slanting wing posts give wing offset wing postt extend completely through motor Continued page 162 RUBBER STRIP FAI RUBBER Made US SIZES 1/43/161/83/32 1/16 1mm thick 042 BOXED 16 ounces rubber per box PRICE$1250 per box ppdin USA PIRELLI 3mmonly$18O0ppd KSB TIMERS FUEL SHUTOFF 30 SEC $1195 6 MIN OT $1195 KS H 0 SEND 50tFOR 1982/83 CATALOG FAIModel Supply PO BOX 3057TORRANCE CA VO51Y 160 Model Aviation KIORTZ 24 TIfE PERFORMANCE CHAMP 0W$17995 Dealer COMPARE THESE FEATURES Factory Authorized Service Exclusive Cast Motor Mount Champion Resistor Spwk Plug Safety Approved 6 Soly Prop Hub 1 Year Umitad Warranty 24 t 13 Available Manna Versions TANK SYSTEMS can depend flight-ti out models full lank sy8tema Sullivan secret full tank capacity lies unique bubble design fill tank capacity bubble top pockets right amount air tube fitting neatly inside NEV-R-LEAK tank Ixilit last impervious types fuel Choose g capacities 1 oz 16 ozs wide range shapes sizes dimensions fit kind model 46 choose Whats tanks over 4 ozs include Klapper-Klunk klunk pick-ups Now can choose better fuel tank system longer dependable flight-time See dealer today send complete catalog describing styles sizes dimen sions WARNING Modelers Fly t4ea Overhead Power Lines P R 0 D U C T S N C svIH Road PO Box C Widow Grove PA 1090-0W3 215 650OS stick look closely photo can see wing post extensions plugged tissue sockets mounting frame remove model simply unplug posts Assuming model correctly adjusted last time Out will ready go after hooking up prop winding rubber motor Look hack photo stacked models note models interleave has adequate room around So though box full models still mostly empty Indoor sessions Kansas City Roger Schroed er 4111 West 98 St Overland Park KS 66207 has busily organizing Indoor activity Kansas City KS/MO area has announced Fun Fly sessions Westport-Roanoke Com munity Center 3601 Roanoke Rd. Kansas City MO sessions run 3 pm 5 pm October 16 November 13 Decem ber II 1982 January 29 1983 also has plans contests beheld later season live near enough drop visit folks arc nice people Bud Tenor PO Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 Scale Challenges/Agosta Continued page 88 remaining flakeboard pressure plate before pressing As pressure applied copper will stretch around male forming block Stop notice no movement After COMPLETt THIS FORMI AND ATTACH MAILING LABEL FROM RECENT ISSUE LET US KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING move please let us know advancesix weeks re quired change address Attach current MA mailing label check appropriate box mail Subscription Dept. Model Aviation 815 Fifteenth $t. NW Washington DC 20005 Check appropriate boxenclose payment 0 NEW SUBSCRIPTION 0 CHANGE OF ADDRESS Non-AMA subscription rates $1800 12 months US possessions elsewhere including Canada Mexico $2400 US Schools $900 US Libraries $1350 NAME ADDRESS CITY/STATE _____________________________________________ ZIP _______________ MODEL AVIATION 815 FIFTEENTH ST. NW. WASHINGTON Dc 20005 separating dies will notice fairly defined radii however will some wrin kles surplus metal Gently hammer out wrinkles steel plate block clam shells should matched up perfectly mated necessary lightly sand flat surface Trim excess metal within 3 radius Cut away openings Dont worry about distortions point Clamp final assembly Silver brazing Apply some Handy Flux inside seam silver solderwill puddle between two pieces trimmed will produce fine sturdy seam Coat small section brazing wire flux As heat applied seam flux will begin melt proper temperature reached solder will follow along path flux puddle seam couple salient points silver solder used process should confused extremely low-melting silver solder sold hardware stores hobby shops melting temperature silver solder purpose near l1000F available refrigeration craft supply houses point header mounting plate must cut out Drill two holes i-in diameter tubes about 1 long Drill mounting holes 4-40 machine screws Leave enough edge distance elastic stop nuts subassembly brazed header mounted cowl finished tail pipe Make appropriate mounting brackets particular airplane Heat source Prestolite acetylene outfit best source heat will produce excellent penetration silver braze couple asbestos shingles will prevent 162 Model Aviation CUTAWAY SNOWING INSTALLATION

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