Free Flight OLD- TIMER Clarence Haught AMERICA 1 1935 -36 SPAN 40 LENGTH34 3/4 AREA197 WI OZ407 USjjjfl BY GORDON LIGHT WAKEFIELD 1931-1936The Light Years Most us have said main pleasures Old-Timer activities low-pressure emphasis fun Yet select new model invariably pick frequently listed designs contest-result bulletins tend select Rubber Power example model rugged fuselage capable handling stress large motor utilizing folding prop better glide ie Lanzo Kor da Lamb etc designs Honestly fellows other capable interesting de signs such series other models designed Gordon S Light winner 1935 Wakefield cup accompanying drawing illustrates four Miss America through IV models designed flown years 1931-1936 Number III 1934 crashed models ranged span 36 40 26 through 34 in length general built very light improve wing loading thus performance Wing structure number IV employed two x V4 spars A-square leading edge /g X 7A6 trailing edge /16-square bamboo wing tip Continued page 160 66 Model Aviation Dick Carson Spokane WA built Commodore February 1981 Model Aviation pians its covered Super MonoKoteand fiies RC time being untii Dick gets nerve up let Cr fly free Dicks granddaughters Amanda L Victoria Carson admiring Guess took photo Grandpa course Coiors green/red/siiver Lsnzo Korda werent oniy ones buiid successfui rubber-power models back old days know Gordon S Lights model won Wakefleid Cup US first time flying site Harts Lake Prairie Tacoma WA guy left Tom Alden Vancouver BC never misses opportunity fly model new Buccaneer powered O&R 60 other fellow R aviation artist Bob Benjamin hes justly proud new Zipper Model covered orange-yellow silk finished clear dope red dope trim Power Delong 30 Bob Stalick photos Consumers Guide RC Aircraft Products 242 Pages Photos & Descriptions over 2000 RC Aircraft Products fered 176 companies Outstanding Value Only $495 plus shipping * Send $660 Includes UPS & handlingi Foreign orders send $786 US surfece mail $1049 US air mail Catalogs companies would cost over 10 times price outstanding reference book product lines nearly major man ufacturer distributor importer well unique interesting products small companies seldom advertise national modeling magazines July83 ModelAviation See Local Dealer Order Direct NAMF 160 Model Aviation lessly point making terrific fine lines Any artist knows thatbut us artists satisfied fine-detail work might ask some ques tions next time artist supply store about using better brush Worth try FAC General Dave Stott ex-Commander Bridgeport CT has doing some interesting experimenting dihedral/fin area/thrust line relationships constructed test model adjustable dihedral 40 150 retracting balsa sheet fin variable 6% 10% wing area nose block rotating 1800 give either high thrust low thrust depending plug Daves findings indicate low-winger 5% fin such Northrop Gamma would probably fly OK also noted little no influence thrust line position test model proportions model deliberately about same old Megow two-bit Ryan ST Dave experi enced some problems withwhich sus pected caused overly-generous vertical fin area might find could cure spiral stability problems old traditional way making sheet balsa fin large side cutting off little time testing arrive best area built-up Go smaller smaller until begins get unstable build last size before can read formu lae world figure have right old Yankee habit cut-and-try what makes guys like Stott winners Are Fun Flier Joe Wagner has 50 years modeling savvy going him Deciding emphasis com petition what killing modeling has come up interesting new club called FUN FLIERS joining club mem ber could expect get book modeling fun would cover basics would quarterly magazine chockfull solid how-to info plans un sullied reports trade shows columnists telling about trips Hawaii like would mail-order no frills kit service supply wherewithall make models featured mag Add insurance coverage stepped-up public awareness education program have really attractive idea No rules contests just regional fun-flys T-shirts such participants task monumental Joe congratulated idea make real ity though will require lot support youd like information would like become part FUN FLIERS drop Joe line 136 Waugh Ave New Wilmington PA 16142 Before signing off let just share little idea can save lot hassle comes getting masking other tape off model Brush little lighter fluid naphtha let soften adhesive does little damage paint job certainly makes life easier Bill Warner 423-C San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica CA 90402 FF Old-Timers/Haught Continued page 66 bow completed wing Fuselage long erons A-square balsa deemed insufficient handle torque tension 1 2-oz rubber motor internal motor stick used motor stick built up 3A2 sheet balsa approximately -in square internal formers 2 stick attached directly nose block rested cradle rear fuselage 16-in diameter 24-inpitch prop course free-wheeler designs utilized wing aspect ratios ranging between 71 81 fitted lifting stabilizers 32% 35% wing area Rudders essentially one-half stabilizerbut symmetrical airfoil Model Aviation published interesting article plans Miss America IV billed 1935 Wakefield Champion Au gust 1976 issue days relatively high cost travel resulted much proxy flying Gordon freely admits de sign parameters dictated size available shipping container acquired hand-me-down process Gordon refers models crates term often ap plied airplanes aviators day Gordons 1935 Wakefield win proxyflown Fairey Aerodrome England T H Ives Time first flight 720 out-of-sight crate returned Hanworth Aerodrome landed Puss Moth second official flightbut needed three-flight aver age 226 flight enough win Gordon notified win cablegram next day Miss America IV has donated AMA museum Gordon claims model better shape cant get back Reston see can have very own example after few pleasant hours workshop SAM Champs 84 Cancel trip ledo 1984 Sam Champs has re located Bong AFB Wisconsin As stands now meet will held last week June Scheduled Tuesday 26th through Friday Carl Spielmaker will Contest Manager Bong has site several important events including 1972 SAM Champs Well keep posted further developments meantime renew SAM membership youll ready Dues $10 per year should sent John Pond Secretary-Treasurer SAM 4269 Sayoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Nearly 1800 did 1983 Catalogs months catalog comes MODEL MAGIC FILLER Balsa Foam Fiberglass Quick setting Sands like balsa Non toxic Easy use Light weight Non shrinking SuperiorStrength Adhesion & Flexibility Compatable finishes & coverings Model Magic TIP Month Tint MMr drop water color latex pigment $595 Retail 8 fI ozp pd Model Magic Products PO Box 7784St Paul Minn 55119 715 425-f 397 riliets uap tilling U109 repair See dealer first write call Hundreds New Products Send check money order Consumers Guide 150 Ott Sf. Hiamionbure VA 22801 Haught Graphics Plans 5460 Southbrook Fort Wayne IN 46815 Listed 21 rubber CO-2 Gas Scale plans OldTimer category plus 17 Peanuts Plans well-detailed designs proven fliers $1 cost will refunded catalog coupon returned first order SAM 35 Yearbook David Baker 22 El lington Rd Muswell Hill London N 10 England has just announced 1984 SAM 35 Yearbook includes lots plans articles goes $7 international money order ordered 83 yearbook will anxious order didnt will pleasantly sur prised receive 1984 copy SAM 35 English chapter SAM Let go hope recently received copy article August 1936 issue Model Craftsman entitled Test Flying Gas Model Airplane' Carl Schmaedig Its interesting note first-flight anxieties havent changed over years Let Go Hope LG&H still very much vogue Back 1936 modelers realized reliance luck did contribute aircraft longevity began devising better test-flying tech niques recognized hand-gliding general indicator true gliding speed tained flight However models did survive power portion flight thus never demonstrated glide capabilities Much testing done ROG rather hand-launching systems revolved around assisting model running alongside guiding wing tip take off Letting model take off has its advan tages doesnt have far fall things dont go right initially Further undesirable turning tendencies show right up course model can zoom abrupt steep climb Frank Tlush Lyndhurst NJ came up novel solu tion problem simply added con siderable downthrust form washers under engine mount lug suc cessive flight downthrust reduced until desirable climb achieved Engine timers common use TIGER TAIL 4 Ron Chidgeys latest beat series little larger lighter slower retains honest flight character tistics its predecessors Especially recommended tor sportsman ad vanced pattern also good choice turn-around pattern Plans construction hints $995 WELLER 3 BLADE PROP very stitt molded fiberglas propellor England Its etticient design allows substantial reduction noise level actually improving per formance $2000 NEW NEW CLAMP IT FOREVER STAIN LESS STEEL PIPE CLAMPS Light strong Low-protile selflocking 3116 width wont cut silicone couplers Pkg 4 clamps $295 NEW Sleeve Puller $795 BearIng Puller $695 GP NEW 1 dia aluminum alloy tubing plug-in wings Included isa pair special slip-fit phenolic sockets build wing-structure 2024 alum tube 24 long socket 12 long 58951 set ENGINE SLEEVE & BEARING PULLER Pull tight sleeves bearings easily damage cone cone expanding brass ring grips sleeve bearing ID new 60s 17MM rear bearing *Special* Both $1395 Gator RIC Products 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Phone AC 904 476-8639 K HENDERTODI%J 0~ K IJI iN 2000 IVRNS CUSTOM TUNED ENGINES COMPETITION ACCESSORIES SPECIALISTS IN FINE TUNED CDX TEE DEE AND REED VALVE ENGINES THROTTLED VERSIONS AVAILABLE CUSTOM PARTS FOR ALL CDX ENGINES COMPLETE INVENTORY OF INDIVIDUAL STOCK PARTS FOR ALL CURRENT TD & MEDALLION ENGINES MANY PARTS FOR COLLECTORS OLD TIMER & NOSTALGIA FLYERS CUSTOM TUNING FOR ALL ENGINES HARD CHROMING OTHER COMPETITION ACCESSORIES FOR DETAILED BROCHURE SEND 75 TO KUSTOM ERA FTSMA NSHIP PO BOX 2699 LAGUNA IIILLS CA 92654 TELEPHONE 714 830-5162 HIGH QUALITY FOAM WING CORES AND CUSTOM FOAM CUTTINC have large selection wing cores available stock specialize custom foam cutting reasonable prices also have foam blocks & nichrome wire speical needs So like top quality products low prices fast service contact us next project information price list conrad OCEAN STATE AREOMODEL ENG 21 Jeycee Drive WesaWerwick R102893nrcall401 828-8813 FOR FOAM AT ITS BEST DEAL WITH THE BEST April 1984 161 WING TUBE & SOCKETS See Dealer Order Direct Include 75 Per Item UPS 2 Tired Being Shot Down SUPER SERVO GARD Controls Throttle Cant * Constantly monitors receiver interference another trans miner outside sources instantly reducing throttle idle until interference clears * Constantly monitors flight battery pack voltage instantly reduces throttle idle allowing time safely land * Responds instantly loss radio signal throttling back idle alerting flight problem * Affects throttle giving complete control other servos safe landing * Minimizes crash damage caused signal loss ending full force smash-ups Endorsed IMAAShow ream required show model flown SPECIFICATIONS Size KPS 1411 Servo Case Powar 17 ma Volt Cut-Out Point 46 volts Pulse Width Range AdI 0628 milliseconds Systems 3 4 wire TemD Range 00 1400F Weight 12 oz Price $4795 Postpaid Specify connector type positive negative pulse ordering RF Enterprises 106 N Main St Arlington OH 45814 419 365-5065 Cant Forget stro-Hog Now Mini Mighty Plan Size too Scratch-building WE " ""ern sets way go get best complete Fall-Size layouts parts drawings r trials sane up Pattern Trainer Astro-Hog became classic RIG Pattern years ago now offer Plan N Patters Drawiogs 54 ge en sonfo todays Osadra-sized yowerylantn Mini Ce 505 too smaller engines THE AS TRO-HOG 54 54 Wingspan 450 Sq In.19 Engines 15-35 Plan N Pattern Set RCT 1 $995 THE MIGHTY-HOG 94/ Wing 1375 Sq In22 Engines 1326 Pan N Patte n Set RCT 2 $2495 THE MINI-HOG 47/u WIngspan 340 Sq 09 Engines 063 15 Plan N Pattern Set RGT3 $695 Prices far Complete Plans Sub Assembly Detailed Parts Lists Add 52011 Mailing Tube SEND FOR BROCHURE ahead crowd New Brochure showing new Plan Sets 1g83 1584 Send Si tIll its refundable first orderl 1936 importance limited run during test phase readily recognized Some fliers adapted clockwork timers cut power Condon added external knife switch string attached al lowed him cut power things didnt look good Some tied strings tail skid running after model string allowing climb about 10 20 feet gradually slowing down model loses speed sinks down pressure tail prevents nose dropping making model pancake sounds logical doubtful has much use adjusting models because model true free flight long enough see exactly performs modern version could Real men dont tie strings models Interestingly author exhibited fore sight discussion limiting engine runs stating Cheap toys offer large assortment gears springs etc light simple device limiting engine runs can fashioned Tomy-toy-based timers being used Free Flight today can wonder vision Clarence Hctught 3226 Honeysuckle Dr CoeurdAlene ID 83814 CL Aerobatics/Paul Continued aoe 72 -in balsa check direction grain draw around felt-tip pen cut out sand shape actually lot easier seems since install Hot Stuff microballoons baking soda fit doesnt have perfect microballoon fillets also help relieve stress concentrations sharp internal cor ners careful force bulkheads will spread block will fit properly installed fuse Sec ondly make sure bulkhead block lines up exactly bulkhead fuse box closed lot rigidity will lost dont meet install bulkheads leave little long sand flush block weight gain 3 grams 1 oz top block 15 grams 05 oz bottom block Weve saved best last middle construction have fuse blocks handy take twist watch what happens fuse side goes forward other rearward depending way twist bulkheads actually deflect no longer parallel hinge line Think affects stab flightit actually twists pulls two directions action distorts fuse bananas inward outside maneuvers can imagine what havoc must cause Ive seen plans diagonal braces shown directly fuse sides really answer although will help Any wood wood grain wrong direction will stiffen things up trick get effective strength-toweight ratio few people tried putting triangular gus sets approximately 1-in legs horizontal plane between bulkheads fuse sides effort keep bulkheads twisting fuse sides shift ing definitely improvement move right direction What finally wound up doing taking /e x 1/4 balsa strips installing X pattern top bottom tween bulkheads shown illus tration extremely important two members have good glue joint cross cant stress enough Install bottom ones first fuse weighted down flat surface may build twist increase strength nothing short phenomenal increases torsional rigidity also increases re sistance bending mentioned beginning article total weight-gain 4 grams 14 oz Some Free Flighter used build ing bird-cage structures probably sitting back chuckling himself saying could have told you dont anything else new next Stunter wont sorry type thing have feel hands appreciate what quantum leap strength really total 105 grams 37 oz have strengthened fuselage far could imagine Im going use 3A2-in balsa instead Va-in fuse sides next ship still maintain rigidity should totally offset weight gain Free lunch subject fuselages try building top ladder shown illustration weighs next nothing practically insures will have straight fuse As matter fact can cut completely out right before install top block keeps things straight youre building fuse also keeps way cut out fuse install wing make ladder install first two bulkheads way normally would cut ladder out 3A2-in balsa draw centerline Put few random holes thru centerline can line up fuse building board Pin weight down glue fuse sides want can lift off build rest fuse air point Cut out lightening holes after installing bulkheads Some builders area such Glen Meador Ed Capitanelli run ladder full length fuse pin down ladder glue fuse sides drop motor mounts rest bulkheads very slight weight gain absolutely ensures straight fuse since first two bulkheads gn cluded ladder use either methods 162 Model Aviation WE Technical Services PO Box 76884-A Atlanta Georgia 30328
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/04
Page Numbers: 66, 160, 161, 162
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/04
Page Numbers: 66, 160, 161, 162
Free Flight OLD- TIMER Clarence Haught AMERICA 1 1935 -36 SPAN 40 LENGTH34 3/4 AREA197 WI OZ407 USjjjfl BY GORDON LIGHT WAKEFIELD 1931-1936The Light Years Most us have said main pleasures Old-Timer activities low-pressure emphasis fun Yet select new model invariably pick frequently listed designs contest-result bulletins tend select Rubber Power example model rugged fuselage capable handling stress large motor utilizing folding prop better glide ie Lanzo Kor da Lamb etc designs Honestly fellows other capable interesting de signs such series other models designed Gordon S Light winner 1935 Wakefield cup accompanying drawing illustrates four Miss America through IV models designed flown years 1931-1936 Number III 1934 crashed models ranged span 36 40 26 through 34 in length general built very light improve wing loading thus performance Wing structure number IV employed two x V4 spars A-square leading edge /g X 7A6 trailing edge /16-square bamboo wing tip Continued page 160 66 Model Aviation Dick Carson Spokane WA built Commodore February 1981 Model Aviation pians its covered Super MonoKoteand fiies RC time being untii Dick gets nerve up let Cr fly free Dicks granddaughters Amanda L Victoria Carson admiring Guess took photo Grandpa course Coiors green/red/siiver Lsnzo Korda werent oniy ones buiid successfui rubber-power models back old days know Gordon S Lights model won Wakefleid Cup US first time flying site Harts Lake Prairie Tacoma WA guy left Tom Alden Vancouver BC never misses opportunity fly model new Buccaneer powered O&R 60 other fellow R aviation artist Bob Benjamin hes justly proud new Zipper Model covered orange-yellow silk finished clear dope red dope trim Power Delong 30 Bob Stalick photos Consumers Guide RC Aircraft Products 242 Pages Photos & Descriptions over 2000 RC Aircraft Products fered 176 companies Outstanding Value Only $495 plus shipping * Send $660 Includes UPS & handlingi Foreign orders send $786 US surfece mail $1049 US air mail Catalogs companies would cost over 10 times price outstanding reference book product lines nearly major man ufacturer distributor importer well unique interesting products small companies seldom advertise national modeling magazines July83 ModelAviation See Local Dealer Order Direct NAMF 160 Model Aviation lessly point making terrific fine lines Any artist knows thatbut us artists satisfied fine-detail work might ask some ques tions next time artist supply store about using better brush Worth try FAC General Dave Stott ex-Commander Bridgeport CT has doing some interesting experimenting dihedral/fin area/thrust line relationships constructed test model adjustable dihedral 40 150 retracting balsa sheet fin variable 6% 10% wing area nose block rotating 1800 give either high thrust low thrust depending plug Daves findings indicate low-winger 5% fin such Northrop Gamma would probably fly OK also noted little no influence thrust line position test model proportions model deliberately about same old Megow two-bit Ryan ST Dave experi enced some problems withwhich sus pected caused overly-generous vertical fin area might find could cure spiral stability problems old traditional way making sheet balsa fin large side cutting off little time testing arrive best area built-up Go smaller smaller until begins get unstable build last size before can read formu lae world figure have right old Yankee habit cut-and-try what makes guys like Stott winners Are Fun Flier Joe Wagner has 50 years modeling savvy going him Deciding emphasis com petition what killing modeling has come up interesting new club called FUN FLIERS joining club mem ber could expect get book modeling fun would cover basics would quarterly magazine chockfull solid how-to info plans un sullied reports trade shows columnists telling about trips Hawaii like would mail-order no frills kit service supply wherewithall make models featured mag Add insurance coverage stepped-up public awareness education program have really attractive idea No rules contests just regional fun-flys T-shirts such participants task monumental Joe congratulated idea make real ity though will require lot support youd like information would like become part FUN FLIERS drop Joe line 136 Waugh Ave New Wilmington PA 16142 Before signing off let just share little idea can save lot hassle comes getting masking other tape off model Brush little lighter fluid naphtha let soften adhesive does little damage paint job certainly makes life easier Bill Warner 423-C San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica CA 90402 FF Old-Timers/Haught Continued page 66 bow completed wing Fuselage long erons A-square balsa deemed insufficient handle torque tension 1 2-oz rubber motor internal motor stick used motor stick built up 3A2 sheet balsa approximately -in square internal formers 2 stick attached directly nose block rested cradle rear fuselage 16-in diameter 24-inpitch prop course free-wheeler designs utilized wing aspect ratios ranging between 71 81 fitted lifting stabilizers 32% 35% wing area Rudders essentially one-half stabilizerbut symmetrical airfoil Model Aviation published interesting article plans Miss America IV billed 1935 Wakefield Champion Au gust 1976 issue days relatively high cost travel resulted much proxy flying Gordon freely admits de sign parameters dictated size available shipping container acquired hand-me-down process Gordon refers models crates term often ap plied airplanes aviators day Gordons 1935 Wakefield win proxyflown Fairey Aerodrome England T H Ives Time first flight 720 out-of-sight crate returned Hanworth Aerodrome landed Puss Moth second official flightbut needed three-flight aver age 226 flight enough win Gordon notified win cablegram next day Miss America IV has donated AMA museum Gordon claims model better shape cant get back Reston see can have very own example after few pleasant hours workshop SAM Champs 84 Cancel trip ledo 1984 Sam Champs has re located Bong AFB Wisconsin As stands now meet will held last week June Scheduled Tuesday 26th through Friday Carl Spielmaker will Contest Manager Bong has site several important events including 1972 SAM Champs Well keep posted further developments meantime renew SAM membership youll ready Dues $10 per year should sent John Pond Secretary-Treasurer SAM 4269 Sayoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Nearly 1800 did 1983 Catalogs months catalog comes MODEL MAGIC FILLER Balsa Foam Fiberglass Quick setting Sands like balsa Non toxic Easy use Light weight Non shrinking SuperiorStrength Adhesion & Flexibility Compatable finishes & coverings Model Magic TIP Month Tint MMr drop water color latex pigment $595 Retail 8 fI ozp pd Model Magic Products PO Box 7784St Paul Minn 55119 715 425-f 397 riliets uap tilling U109 repair See dealer first write call Hundreds New Products Send check money order Consumers Guide 150 Ott Sf. Hiamionbure VA 22801 Haught Graphics Plans 5460 Southbrook Fort Wayne IN 46815 Listed 21 rubber CO-2 Gas Scale plans OldTimer category plus 17 Peanuts Plans well-detailed designs proven fliers $1 cost will refunded catalog coupon returned first order SAM 35 Yearbook David Baker 22 El lington Rd Muswell Hill London N 10 England has just announced 1984 SAM 35 Yearbook includes lots plans articles goes $7 international money order ordered 83 yearbook will anxious order didnt will pleasantly sur prised receive 1984 copy SAM 35 English chapter SAM Let go hope recently received copy article August 1936 issue Model Craftsman entitled Test Flying Gas Model Airplane' Carl Schmaedig Its interesting note first-flight anxieties havent changed over years Let Go Hope LG&H still very much vogue Back 1936 modelers realized reliance luck did contribute aircraft longevity began devising better test-flying tech niques recognized hand-gliding general indicator true gliding speed tained flight However models did survive power portion flight thus never demonstrated glide capabilities Much testing done ROG rather hand-launching systems revolved around assisting model running alongside guiding wing tip take off Letting model take off has its advan tages doesnt have far fall things dont go right initially Further undesirable turning tendencies show right up course model can zoom abrupt steep climb Frank Tlush Lyndhurst NJ came up novel solu tion problem simply added con siderable downthrust form washers under engine mount lug suc cessive flight downthrust reduced until desirable climb achieved Engine timers common use TIGER TAIL 4 Ron Chidgeys latest beat series little larger lighter slower retains honest flight character tistics its predecessors Especially recommended tor sportsman ad vanced pattern also good choice turn-around pattern Plans construction hints $995 WELLER 3 BLADE PROP very stitt molded fiberglas propellor England Its etticient design allows substantial reduction noise level actually improving per formance $2000 NEW NEW CLAMP IT FOREVER STAIN LESS STEEL PIPE CLAMPS Light strong Low-protile selflocking 3116 width wont cut silicone couplers Pkg 4 clamps $295 NEW Sleeve Puller $795 BearIng Puller $695 GP NEW 1 dia aluminum alloy tubing plug-in wings Included isa pair special slip-fit phenolic sockets build wing-structure 2024 alum tube 24 long socket 12 long 58951 set ENGINE SLEEVE & BEARING PULLER Pull tight sleeves bearings easily damage cone cone expanding brass ring grips sleeve bearing ID new 60s 17MM rear bearing *Special* Both $1395 Gator RIC Products 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Phone AC 904 476-8639 K HENDERTODI%J 0~ K IJI iN 2000 IVRNS CUSTOM TUNED ENGINES COMPETITION ACCESSORIES SPECIALISTS IN FINE TUNED CDX TEE DEE AND REED VALVE ENGINES THROTTLED VERSIONS AVAILABLE CUSTOM PARTS FOR ALL CDX ENGINES COMPLETE INVENTORY OF INDIVIDUAL STOCK PARTS FOR ALL CURRENT TD & MEDALLION ENGINES MANY PARTS FOR COLLECTORS OLD TIMER & NOSTALGIA FLYERS CUSTOM TUNING FOR ALL ENGINES HARD CHROMING OTHER COMPETITION ACCESSORIES FOR DETAILED BROCHURE SEND 75 TO KUSTOM ERA FTSMA NSHIP PO BOX 2699 LAGUNA IIILLS CA 92654 TELEPHONE 714 830-5162 HIGH QUALITY FOAM WING CORES AND CUSTOM FOAM CUTTINC have large selection wing cores available stock specialize custom foam cutting reasonable prices also have foam blocks & nichrome wire speical needs So like top quality products low prices fast service contact us next project information price list conrad OCEAN STATE AREOMODEL ENG 21 Jeycee Drive WesaWerwick R102893nrcall401 828-8813 FOR FOAM AT ITS BEST DEAL WITH THE BEST April 1984 161 WING TUBE & SOCKETS See Dealer Order Direct Include 75 Per Item UPS 2 Tired Being Shot Down SUPER SERVO GARD Controls Throttle Cant * Constantly monitors receiver interference another trans miner outside sources instantly reducing throttle idle until interference clears * Constantly monitors flight battery pack voltage instantly reduces throttle idle allowing time safely land * Responds instantly loss radio signal throttling back idle alerting flight problem * Affects throttle giving complete control other servos safe landing * Minimizes crash damage caused signal loss ending full force smash-ups Endorsed IMAAShow ream required show model flown SPECIFICATIONS Size KPS 1411 Servo Case Powar 17 ma Volt Cut-Out Point 46 volts Pulse Width Range AdI 0628 milliseconds Systems 3 4 wire TemD Range 00 1400F Weight 12 oz Price $4795 Postpaid Specify connector type positive negative pulse ordering RF Enterprises 106 N Main St Arlington OH 45814 419 365-5065 Cant Forget stro-Hog Now Mini Mighty Plan Size too Scratch-building WE " ""ern sets way go get best complete Fall-Size layouts parts drawings r trials sane up Pattern Trainer Astro-Hog became classic RIG Pattern years ago now offer Plan N Patters Drawiogs 54 ge en sonfo todays Osadra-sized yowerylantn Mini Ce 505 too smaller engines THE AS TRO-HOG 54 54 Wingspan 450 Sq In.19 Engines 15-35 Plan N Pattern Set RCT 1 $995 THE MIGHTY-HOG 94/ Wing 1375 Sq In22 Engines 1326 Pan N Patte n Set RCT 2 $2495 THE MINI-HOG 47/u WIngspan 340 Sq 09 Engines 063 15 Plan N Pattern Set RGT3 $695 Prices far Complete Plans Sub Assembly Detailed Parts Lists Add 52011 Mailing Tube SEND FOR BROCHURE ahead crowd New Brochure showing new Plan Sets 1g83 1584 Send Si tIll its refundable first orderl 1936 importance limited run during test phase readily recognized Some fliers adapted clockwork timers cut power Condon added external knife switch string attached al lowed him cut power things didnt look good Some tied strings tail skid running after model string allowing climb about 10 20 feet gradually slowing down model loses speed sinks down pressure tail prevents nose dropping making model pancake sounds logical doubtful has much use adjusting models because model true free flight long enough see exactly performs modern version could Real men dont tie strings models Interestingly author exhibited fore sight discussion limiting engine runs stating Cheap toys offer large assortment gears springs etc light simple device limiting engine runs can fashioned Tomy-toy-based timers being used Free Flight today can wonder vision Clarence Hctught 3226 Honeysuckle Dr CoeurdAlene ID 83814 CL Aerobatics/Paul Continued aoe 72 -in balsa check direction grain draw around felt-tip pen cut out sand shape actually lot easier seems since install Hot Stuff microballoons baking soda fit doesnt have perfect microballoon fillets also help relieve stress concentrations sharp internal cor ners careful force bulkheads will spread block will fit properly installed fuse Sec ondly make sure bulkhead block lines up exactly bulkhead fuse box closed lot rigidity will lost dont meet install bulkheads leave little long sand flush block weight gain 3 grams 1 oz top block 15 grams 05 oz bottom block Weve saved best last middle construction have fuse blocks handy take twist watch what happens fuse side goes forward other rearward depending way twist bulkheads actually deflect no longer parallel hinge line Think affects stab flightit actually twists pulls two directions action distorts fuse bananas inward outside maneuvers can imagine what havoc must cause Ive seen plans diagonal braces shown directly fuse sides really answer although will help Any wood wood grain wrong direction will stiffen things up trick get effective strength-toweight ratio few people tried putting triangular gus sets approximately 1-in legs horizontal plane between bulkheads fuse sides effort keep bulkheads twisting fuse sides shift ing definitely improvement move right direction What finally wound up doing taking /e x 1/4 balsa strips installing X pattern top bottom tween bulkheads shown illus tration extremely important two members have good glue joint cross cant stress enough Install bottom ones first fuse weighted down flat surface may build twist increase strength nothing short phenomenal increases torsional rigidity also increases re sistance bending mentioned beginning article total weight-gain 4 grams 14 oz Some Free Flighter used build ing bird-cage structures probably sitting back chuckling himself saying could have told you dont anything else new next Stunter wont sorry type thing have feel hands appreciate what quantum leap strength really total 105 grams 37 oz have strengthened fuselage far could imagine Im going use 3A2-in balsa instead Va-in fuse sides next ship still maintain rigidity should totally offset weight gain Free lunch subject fuselages try building top ladder shown illustration weighs next nothing practically insures will have straight fuse As matter fact can cut completely out right before install top block keeps things straight youre building fuse also keeps way cut out fuse install wing make ladder install first two bulkheads way normally would cut ladder out 3A2-in balsa draw centerline Put few random holes thru centerline can line up fuse building board Pin weight down glue fuse sides want can lift off build rest fuse air point Cut out lightening holes after installing bulkheads Some builders area such Glen Meador Ed Capitanelli run ladder full length fuse pin down ladder glue fuse sides drop motor mounts rest bulkheads very slight weight gain absolutely ensures straight fuse since first two bulkheads gn cluded ladder use either methods 162 Model Aviation WE Technical Services PO Box 76884-A Atlanta Georgia 30328
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/04
Page Numbers: 66, 160, 161, 162
Free Flight OLD- TIMER Clarence Haught AMERICA 1 1935 -36 SPAN 40 LENGTH34 3/4 AREA197 WI OZ407 USjjjfl BY GORDON LIGHT WAKEFIELD 1931-1936The Light Years Most us have said main pleasures Old-Timer activities low-pressure emphasis fun Yet select new model invariably pick frequently listed designs contest-result bulletins tend select Rubber Power example model rugged fuselage capable handling stress large motor utilizing folding prop better glide ie Lanzo Kor da Lamb etc designs Honestly fellows other capable interesting de signs such series other models designed Gordon S Light winner 1935 Wakefield cup accompanying drawing illustrates four Miss America through IV models designed flown years 1931-1936 Number III 1934 crashed models ranged span 36 40 26 through 34 in length general built very light improve wing loading thus performance Wing structure number IV employed two x V4 spars A-square leading edge /g X 7A6 trailing edge /16-square bamboo wing tip Continued page 160 66 Model Aviation Dick Carson Spokane WA built Commodore February 1981 Model Aviation pians its covered Super MonoKoteand fiies RC time being untii Dick gets nerve up let Cr fly free Dicks granddaughters Amanda L Victoria Carson admiring Guess took photo Grandpa course Coiors green/red/siiver Lsnzo Korda werent oniy ones buiid successfui rubber-power models back old days know Gordon S Lights model won Wakefleid Cup US first time flying site Harts Lake Prairie Tacoma WA guy left Tom Alden Vancouver BC never misses opportunity fly model new Buccaneer powered O&R 60 other fellow R aviation artist Bob Benjamin hes justly proud new Zipper Model covered orange-yellow silk finished clear dope red dope trim Power Delong 30 Bob Stalick photos Consumers Guide RC Aircraft Products 242 Pages Photos & Descriptions over 2000 RC Aircraft Products fered 176 companies Outstanding Value Only $495 plus shipping * Send $660 Includes UPS & handlingi Foreign orders send $786 US surfece mail $1049 US air mail Catalogs companies would cost over 10 times price outstanding reference book product lines nearly major man ufacturer distributor importer well unique interesting products small companies seldom advertise national modeling magazines July83 ModelAviation See Local Dealer Order Direct NAMF 160 Model Aviation lessly point making terrific fine lines Any artist knows thatbut us artists satisfied fine-detail work might ask some ques tions next time artist supply store about using better brush Worth try FAC General Dave Stott ex-Commander Bridgeport CT has doing some interesting experimenting dihedral/fin area/thrust line relationships constructed test model adjustable dihedral 40 150 retracting balsa sheet fin variable 6% 10% wing area nose block rotating 1800 give either high thrust low thrust depending plug Daves findings indicate low-winger 5% fin such Northrop Gamma would probably fly OK also noted little no influence thrust line position test model proportions model deliberately about same old Megow two-bit Ryan ST Dave experi enced some problems withwhich sus pected caused overly-generous vertical fin area might find could cure spiral stability problems old traditional way making sheet balsa fin large side cutting off little time testing arrive best area built-up Go smaller smaller until begins get unstable build last size before can read formu lae world figure have right old Yankee habit cut-and-try what makes guys like Stott winners Are Fun Flier Joe Wagner has 50 years modeling savvy going him Deciding emphasis com petition what killing modeling has come up interesting new club called FUN FLIERS joining club mem ber could expect get book modeling fun would cover basics would quarterly magazine chockfull solid how-to info plans un sullied reports trade shows columnists telling about trips Hawaii like would mail-order no frills kit service supply wherewithall make models featured mag Add insurance coverage stepped-up public awareness education program have really attractive idea No rules contests just regional fun-flys T-shirts such participants task monumental Joe congratulated idea make real ity though will require lot support youd like information would like become part FUN FLIERS drop Joe line 136 Waugh Ave New Wilmington PA 16142 Before signing off let just share little idea can save lot hassle comes getting masking other tape off model Brush little lighter fluid naphtha let soften adhesive does little damage paint job certainly makes life easier Bill Warner 423-C San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica CA 90402 FF Old-Timers/Haught Continued page 66 bow completed wing Fuselage long erons A-square balsa deemed insufficient handle torque tension 1 2-oz rubber motor internal motor stick used motor stick built up 3A2 sheet balsa approximately -in square internal formers 2 stick attached directly nose block rested cradle rear fuselage 16-in diameter 24-inpitch prop course free-wheeler designs utilized wing aspect ratios ranging between 71 81 fitted lifting stabilizers 32% 35% wing area Rudders essentially one-half stabilizerbut symmetrical airfoil Model Aviation published interesting article plans Miss America IV billed 1935 Wakefield Champion Au gust 1976 issue days relatively high cost travel resulted much proxy flying Gordon freely admits de sign parameters dictated size available shipping container acquired hand-me-down process Gordon refers models crates term often ap plied airplanes aviators day Gordons 1935 Wakefield win proxyflown Fairey Aerodrome England T H Ives Time first flight 720 out-of-sight crate returned Hanworth Aerodrome landed Puss Moth second official flightbut needed three-flight aver age 226 flight enough win Gordon notified win cablegram next day Miss America IV has donated AMA museum Gordon claims model better shape cant get back Reston see can have very own example after few pleasant hours workshop SAM Champs 84 Cancel trip ledo 1984 Sam Champs has re located Bong AFB Wisconsin As stands now meet will held last week June Scheduled Tuesday 26th through Friday Carl Spielmaker will Contest Manager Bong has site several important events including 1972 SAM Champs Well keep posted further developments meantime renew SAM membership youll ready Dues $10 per year should sent John Pond Secretary-Treasurer SAM 4269 Sayoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Nearly 1800 did 1983 Catalogs months catalog comes MODEL MAGIC FILLER Balsa Foam Fiberglass Quick setting Sands like balsa Non toxic Easy use Light weight Non shrinking SuperiorStrength Adhesion & Flexibility Compatable finishes & coverings Model Magic TIP Month Tint MMr drop water color latex pigment $595 Retail 8 fI ozp pd Model Magic Products PO Box 7784St Paul Minn 55119 715 425-f 397 riliets uap tilling U109 repair See dealer first write call Hundreds New Products Send check money order Consumers Guide 150 Ott Sf. Hiamionbure VA 22801 Haught Graphics Plans 5460 Southbrook Fort Wayne IN 46815 Listed 21 rubber CO-2 Gas Scale plans OldTimer category plus 17 Peanuts Plans well-detailed designs proven fliers $1 cost will refunded catalog coupon returned first order SAM 35 Yearbook David Baker 22 El lington Rd Muswell Hill London N 10 England has just announced 1984 SAM 35 Yearbook includes lots plans articles goes $7 international money order ordered 83 yearbook will anxious order didnt will pleasantly sur prised receive 1984 copy SAM 35 English chapter SAM Let go hope recently received copy article August 1936 issue Model Craftsman entitled Test Flying Gas Model Airplane' Carl Schmaedig Its interesting note first-flight anxieties havent changed over years Let Go Hope LG&H still very much vogue Back 1936 modelers realized reliance luck did contribute aircraft longevity began devising better test-flying tech niques recognized hand-gliding general indicator true gliding speed tained flight However models did survive power portion flight thus never demonstrated glide capabilities Much testing done ROG rather hand-launching systems revolved around assisting model running alongside guiding wing tip take off Letting model take off has its advan tages doesnt have far fall things dont go right initially Further undesirable turning tendencies show right up course model can zoom abrupt steep climb Frank Tlush Lyndhurst NJ came up novel solu tion problem simply added con siderable downthrust form washers under engine mount lug suc cessive flight downthrust reduced until desirable climb achieved Engine timers common use TIGER TAIL 4 Ron Chidgeys latest beat series little larger lighter slower retains honest flight character tistics its predecessors Especially recommended tor sportsman ad vanced pattern also good choice turn-around pattern Plans construction hints $995 WELLER 3 BLADE PROP very stitt molded fiberglas propellor England Its etticient design allows substantial reduction noise level actually improving per formance $2000 NEW NEW CLAMP IT FOREVER STAIN LESS STEEL PIPE CLAMPS Light strong Low-protile selflocking 3116 width wont cut silicone couplers Pkg 4 clamps $295 NEW Sleeve Puller $795 BearIng Puller $695 GP NEW 1 dia aluminum alloy tubing plug-in wings Included isa pair special slip-fit phenolic sockets build wing-structure 2024 alum tube 24 long socket 12 long 58951 set ENGINE SLEEVE & BEARING PULLER Pull tight sleeves bearings easily damage cone cone expanding brass ring grips sleeve bearing ID new 60s 17MM rear bearing *Special* Both $1395 Gator RIC Products 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Phone AC 904 476-8639 K HENDERTODI%J 0~ K IJI iN 2000 IVRNS CUSTOM TUNED ENGINES COMPETITION ACCESSORIES SPECIALISTS IN FINE TUNED CDX TEE DEE AND REED VALVE ENGINES THROTTLED VERSIONS AVAILABLE CUSTOM PARTS FOR ALL CDX ENGINES COMPLETE INVENTORY OF INDIVIDUAL STOCK PARTS FOR ALL CURRENT TD & MEDALLION ENGINES MANY PARTS FOR COLLECTORS OLD TIMER & NOSTALGIA FLYERS CUSTOM TUNING FOR ALL ENGINES HARD CHROMING OTHER COMPETITION ACCESSORIES FOR DETAILED BROCHURE SEND 75 TO KUSTOM ERA FTSMA NSHIP PO BOX 2699 LAGUNA IIILLS CA 92654 TELEPHONE 714 830-5162 HIGH QUALITY FOAM WING CORES AND CUSTOM FOAM CUTTINC have large selection wing cores available stock specialize custom foam cutting reasonable prices also have foam blocks & nichrome wire speical needs So like top quality products low prices fast service contact us next project information price list conrad OCEAN STATE AREOMODEL ENG 21 Jeycee Drive WesaWerwick R102893nrcall401 828-8813 FOR FOAM AT ITS BEST DEAL WITH THE BEST April 1984 161 WING TUBE & SOCKETS See Dealer Order Direct Include 75 Per Item UPS 2 Tired Being Shot Down SUPER SERVO GARD Controls Throttle Cant * Constantly monitors receiver interference another trans miner outside sources instantly reducing throttle idle until interference clears * Constantly monitors flight battery pack voltage instantly reduces throttle idle allowing time safely land * Responds instantly loss radio signal throttling back idle alerting flight problem * Affects throttle giving complete control other servos safe landing * Minimizes crash damage caused signal loss ending full force smash-ups Endorsed IMAAShow ream required show model flown SPECIFICATIONS Size KPS 1411 Servo Case Powar 17 ma Volt Cut-Out Point 46 volts Pulse Width Range AdI 0628 milliseconds Systems 3 4 wire TemD Range 00 1400F Weight 12 oz Price $4795 Postpaid Specify connector type positive negative pulse ordering RF Enterprises 106 N Main St Arlington OH 45814 419 365-5065 Cant Forget stro-Hog Now Mini Mighty Plan Size too Scratch-building WE " ""ern sets way go get best complete Fall-Size layouts parts drawings r trials sane up Pattern Trainer Astro-Hog became classic RIG Pattern years ago now offer Plan N Patters Drawiogs 54 ge en sonfo todays Osadra-sized yowerylantn Mini Ce 505 too smaller engines THE AS TRO-HOG 54 54 Wingspan 450 Sq In.19 Engines 15-35 Plan N Pattern Set RCT 1 $995 THE MIGHTY-HOG 94/ Wing 1375 Sq In22 Engines 1326 Pan N Patte n Set RCT 2 $2495 THE MINI-HOG 47/u WIngspan 340 Sq 09 Engines 063 15 Plan N Pattern Set RGT3 $695 Prices far Complete Plans Sub Assembly Detailed Parts Lists Add 52011 Mailing Tube SEND FOR BROCHURE ahead crowd New Brochure showing new Plan Sets 1g83 1584 Send Si tIll its refundable first orderl 1936 importance limited run during test phase readily recognized Some fliers adapted clockwork timers cut power Condon added external knife switch string attached al lowed him cut power things didnt look good Some tied strings tail skid running after model string allowing climb about 10 20 feet gradually slowing down model loses speed sinks down pressure tail prevents nose dropping making model pancake sounds logical doubtful has much use adjusting models because model true free flight long enough see exactly performs modern version could Real men dont tie strings models Interestingly author exhibited fore sight discussion limiting engine runs stating Cheap toys offer large assortment gears springs etc light simple device limiting engine runs can fashioned Tomy-toy-based timers being used Free Flight today can wonder vision Clarence Hctught 3226 Honeysuckle Dr CoeurdAlene ID 83814 CL Aerobatics/Paul Continued aoe 72 -in balsa check direction grain draw around felt-tip pen cut out sand shape actually lot easier seems since install Hot Stuff microballoons baking soda fit doesnt have perfect microballoon fillets also help relieve stress concentrations sharp internal cor ners careful force bulkheads will spread block will fit properly installed fuse Sec ondly make sure bulkhead block lines up exactly bulkhead fuse box closed lot rigidity will lost dont meet install bulkheads leave little long sand flush block weight gain 3 grams 1 oz top block 15 grams 05 oz bottom block Weve saved best last middle construction have fuse blocks handy take twist watch what happens fuse side goes forward other rearward depending way twist bulkheads actually deflect no longer parallel hinge line Think affects stab flightit actually twists pulls two directions action distorts fuse bananas inward outside maneuvers can imagine what havoc must cause Ive seen plans diagonal braces shown directly fuse sides really answer although will help Any wood wood grain wrong direction will stiffen things up trick get effective strength-toweight ratio few people tried putting triangular gus sets approximately 1-in legs horizontal plane between bulkheads fuse sides effort keep bulkheads twisting fuse sides shift ing definitely improvement move right direction What finally wound up doing taking /e x 1/4 balsa strips installing X pattern top bottom tween bulkheads shown illus tration extremely important two members have good glue joint cross cant stress enough Install bottom ones first fuse weighted down flat surface may build twist increase strength nothing short phenomenal increases torsional rigidity also increases re sistance bending mentioned beginning article total weight-gain 4 grams 14 oz Some Free Flighter used build ing bird-cage structures probably sitting back chuckling himself saying could have told you dont anything else new next Stunter wont sorry type thing have feel hands appreciate what quantum leap strength really total 105 grams 37 oz have strengthened fuselage far could imagine Im going use 3A2-in balsa instead Va-in fuse sides next ship still maintain rigidity should totally offset weight gain Free lunch subject fuselages try building top ladder shown illustration weighs next nothing practically insures will have straight fuse As matter fact can cut completely out right before install top block keeps things straight youre building fuse also keeps way cut out fuse install wing make ladder install first two bulkheads way normally would cut ladder out 3A2-in balsa draw centerline Put few random holes thru centerline can line up fuse building board Pin weight down glue fuse sides want can lift off build rest fuse air point Cut out lightening holes after installing bulkheads Some builders area such Glen Meador Ed Capitanelli run ladder full length fuse pin down ladder glue fuse sides drop motor mounts rest bulkheads very slight weight gain absolutely ensures straight fuse since first two bulkheads gn cluded ladder use either methods 162 Model Aviation WE Technical Services PO Box 76884-A Atlanta Georgia 30328
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/04
Page Numbers: 66, 160, 161, 162
Free Flight OLD- TIMER Clarence Haught AMERICA 1 1935 -36 SPAN 40 LENGTH34 3/4 AREA197 WI OZ407 USjjjfl BY GORDON LIGHT WAKEFIELD 1931-1936The Light Years Most us have said main pleasures Old-Timer activities low-pressure emphasis fun Yet select new model invariably pick frequently listed designs contest-result bulletins tend select Rubber Power example model rugged fuselage capable handling stress large motor utilizing folding prop better glide ie Lanzo Kor da Lamb etc designs Honestly fellows other capable interesting de signs such series other models designed Gordon S Light winner 1935 Wakefield cup accompanying drawing illustrates four Miss America through IV models designed flown years 1931-1936 Number III 1934 crashed models ranged span 36 40 26 through 34 in length general built very light improve wing loading thus performance Wing structure number IV employed two x V4 spars A-square leading edge /g X 7A6 trailing edge /16-square bamboo wing tip Continued page 160 66 Model Aviation Dick Carson Spokane WA built Commodore February 1981 Model Aviation pians its covered Super MonoKoteand fiies RC time being untii Dick gets nerve up let Cr fly free Dicks granddaughters Amanda L Victoria Carson admiring Guess took photo Grandpa course Coiors green/red/siiver Lsnzo Korda werent oniy ones buiid successfui rubber-power models back old days know Gordon S Lights model won Wakefleid Cup US first time flying site Harts Lake Prairie Tacoma WA guy left Tom Alden Vancouver BC never misses opportunity fly model new Buccaneer powered O&R 60 other fellow R aviation artist Bob Benjamin hes justly proud new Zipper Model covered orange-yellow silk finished clear dope red dope trim Power Delong 30 Bob Stalick photos Consumers Guide RC Aircraft Products 242 Pages Photos & Descriptions over 2000 RC Aircraft Products fered 176 companies Outstanding Value Only $495 plus shipping * Send $660 Includes UPS & handlingi Foreign orders send $786 US surfece mail $1049 US air mail Catalogs companies would cost over 10 times price outstanding reference book product lines nearly major man ufacturer distributor importer well unique interesting products small companies seldom advertise national modeling magazines July83 ModelAviation See Local Dealer Order Direct NAMF 160 Model Aviation lessly point making terrific fine lines Any artist knows thatbut us artists satisfied fine-detail work might ask some ques tions next time artist supply store about using better brush Worth try FAC General Dave Stott ex-Commander Bridgeport CT has doing some interesting experimenting dihedral/fin area/thrust line relationships constructed test model adjustable dihedral 40 150 retracting balsa sheet fin variable 6% 10% wing area nose block rotating 1800 give either high thrust low thrust depending plug Daves findings indicate low-winger 5% fin such Northrop Gamma would probably fly OK also noted little no influence thrust line position test model proportions model deliberately about same old Megow two-bit Ryan ST Dave experi enced some problems withwhich sus pected caused overly-generous vertical fin area might find could cure spiral stability problems old traditional way making sheet balsa fin large side cutting off little time testing arrive best area built-up Go smaller smaller until begins get unstable build last size before can read formu lae world figure have right old Yankee habit cut-and-try what makes guys like Stott winners Are Fun Flier Joe Wagner has 50 years modeling savvy going him Deciding emphasis com petition what killing modeling has come up interesting new club called FUN FLIERS joining club mem ber could expect get book modeling fun would cover basics would quarterly magazine chockfull solid how-to info plans un sullied reports trade shows columnists telling about trips Hawaii like would mail-order no frills kit service supply wherewithall make models featured mag Add insurance coverage stepped-up public awareness education program have really attractive idea No rules contests just regional fun-flys T-shirts such participants task monumental Joe congratulated idea make real ity though will require lot support youd like information would like become part FUN FLIERS drop Joe line 136 Waugh Ave New Wilmington PA 16142 Before signing off let just share little idea can save lot hassle comes getting masking other tape off model Brush little lighter fluid naphtha let soften adhesive does little damage paint job certainly makes life easier Bill Warner 423-C San Vicente Blvd Santa Monica CA 90402 FF Old-Timers/Haught Continued page 66 bow completed wing Fuselage long erons A-square balsa deemed insufficient handle torque tension 1 2-oz rubber motor internal motor stick used motor stick built up 3A2 sheet balsa approximately -in square internal formers 2 stick attached directly nose block rested cradle rear fuselage 16-in diameter 24-inpitch prop course free-wheeler designs utilized wing aspect ratios ranging between 71 81 fitted lifting stabilizers 32% 35% wing area Rudders essentially one-half stabilizerbut symmetrical airfoil Model Aviation published interesting article plans Miss America IV billed 1935 Wakefield Champion Au gust 1976 issue days relatively high cost travel resulted much proxy flying Gordon freely admits de sign parameters dictated size available shipping container acquired hand-me-down process Gordon refers models crates term often ap plied airplanes aviators day Gordons 1935 Wakefield win proxyflown Fairey Aerodrome England T H Ives Time first flight 720 out-of-sight crate returned Hanworth Aerodrome landed Puss Moth second official flightbut needed three-flight aver age 226 flight enough win Gordon notified win cablegram next day Miss America IV has donated AMA museum Gordon claims model better shape cant get back Reston see can have very own example after few pleasant hours workshop SAM Champs 84 Cancel trip ledo 1984 Sam Champs has re located Bong AFB Wisconsin As stands now meet will held last week June Scheduled Tuesday 26th through Friday Carl Spielmaker will Contest Manager Bong has site several important events including 1972 SAM Champs Well keep posted further developments meantime renew SAM membership youll ready Dues $10 per year should sent John Pond Secretary-Treasurer SAM 4269 Sayoko Circle San Jose CA 95136 Nearly 1800 did 1983 Catalogs months catalog comes MODEL MAGIC FILLER Balsa Foam Fiberglass Quick setting Sands like balsa Non toxic Easy use Light weight Non shrinking SuperiorStrength Adhesion & Flexibility Compatable finishes & coverings Model Magic TIP Month Tint MMr drop water color latex pigment $595 Retail 8 fI ozp pd Model Magic Products PO Box 7784St Paul Minn 55119 715 425-f 397 riliets uap tilling U109 repair See dealer first write call Hundreds New Products Send check money order Consumers Guide 150 Ott Sf. Hiamionbure VA 22801 Haught Graphics Plans 5460 Southbrook Fort Wayne IN 46815 Listed 21 rubber CO-2 Gas Scale plans OldTimer category plus 17 Peanuts Plans well-detailed designs proven fliers $1 cost will refunded catalog coupon returned first order SAM 35 Yearbook David Baker 22 El lington Rd Muswell Hill London N 10 England has just announced 1984 SAM 35 Yearbook includes lots plans articles goes $7 international money order ordered 83 yearbook will anxious order didnt will pleasantly sur prised receive 1984 copy SAM 35 English chapter SAM Let go hope recently received copy article August 1936 issue Model Craftsman entitled Test Flying Gas Model Airplane' Carl Schmaedig Its interesting note first-flight anxieties havent changed over years Let Go Hope LG&H still very much vogue Back 1936 modelers realized reliance luck did contribute aircraft longevity began devising better test-flying tech niques recognized hand-gliding general indicator true gliding speed tained flight However models did survive power portion flight thus never demonstrated glide capabilities Much testing done ROG rather hand-launching systems revolved around assisting model running alongside guiding wing tip take off Letting model take off has its advan tages doesnt have far fall things dont go right initially Further undesirable turning tendencies show right up course model can zoom abrupt steep climb Frank Tlush Lyndhurst NJ came up novel solu tion problem simply added con siderable downthrust form washers under engine mount lug suc cessive flight downthrust reduced until desirable climb achieved Engine timers common use TIGER TAIL 4 Ron Chidgeys latest beat series little larger lighter slower retains honest flight character tistics its predecessors Especially recommended tor sportsman ad vanced pattern also good choice turn-around pattern Plans construction hints $995 WELLER 3 BLADE PROP very stitt molded fiberglas propellor England Its etticient design allows substantial reduction noise level actually improving per formance $2000 NEW NEW CLAMP IT FOREVER STAIN LESS STEEL PIPE CLAMPS Light strong Low-protile selflocking 3116 width wont cut silicone couplers Pkg 4 clamps $295 NEW Sleeve Puller $795 BearIng Puller $695 GP NEW 1 dia aluminum alloy tubing plug-in wings Included isa pair special slip-fit phenolic sockets build wing-structure 2024 alum tube 24 long socket 12 long 58951 set ENGINE SLEEVE & BEARING PULLER Pull tight sleeves bearings easily damage cone cone expanding brass ring grips sleeve bearing ID new 60s 17MM rear bearing *Special* Both $1395 Gator RIC Products 3713 Pompano Dr Pensacola FL 32514 Phone AC 904 476-8639 K HENDERTODI%J 0~ K IJI iN 2000 IVRNS CUSTOM TUNED ENGINES COMPETITION ACCESSORIES SPECIALISTS IN FINE TUNED CDX TEE DEE AND REED VALVE ENGINES THROTTLED VERSIONS AVAILABLE CUSTOM PARTS FOR ALL CDX ENGINES COMPLETE INVENTORY OF INDIVIDUAL STOCK PARTS FOR ALL CURRENT TD & MEDALLION ENGINES MANY PARTS FOR COLLECTORS OLD TIMER & NOSTALGIA FLYERS CUSTOM TUNING FOR ALL ENGINES HARD CHROMING OTHER COMPETITION ACCESSORIES FOR DETAILED BROCHURE SEND 75 TO KUSTOM ERA FTSMA NSHIP PO BOX 2699 LAGUNA IIILLS CA 92654 TELEPHONE 714 830-5162 HIGH QUALITY FOAM WING CORES AND CUSTOM FOAM CUTTINC have large selection wing cores available stock specialize custom foam cutting reasonable prices also have foam blocks & nichrome wire speical needs So like top quality products low prices fast service contact us next project information price list conrad OCEAN STATE AREOMODEL ENG 21 Jeycee Drive WesaWerwick R102893nrcall401 828-8813 FOR FOAM AT ITS BEST DEAL WITH THE BEST April 1984 161 WING TUBE & SOCKETS See Dealer Order Direct Include 75 Per Item UPS 2 Tired Being Shot Down SUPER SERVO GARD Controls Throttle Cant * Constantly monitors receiver interference another trans miner outside sources instantly reducing throttle idle until interference clears * Constantly monitors flight battery pack voltage instantly reduces throttle idle allowing time safely land * Responds instantly loss radio signal throttling back idle alerting flight problem * Affects throttle giving complete control other servos safe landing * Minimizes crash damage caused signal loss ending full force smash-ups Endorsed IMAAShow ream required show model flown SPECIFICATIONS Size KPS 1411 Servo Case Powar 17 ma Volt Cut-Out Point 46 volts Pulse Width Range AdI 0628 milliseconds Systems 3 4 wire TemD Range 00 1400F Weight 12 oz Price $4795 Postpaid Specify connector type positive negative pulse ordering RF Enterprises 106 N Main St Arlington OH 45814 419 365-5065 Cant Forget stro-Hog Now Mini Mighty Plan Size too Scratch-building WE " ""ern sets way go get best complete Fall-Size layouts parts drawings r trials sane up Pattern Trainer Astro-Hog became classic RIG Pattern years ago now offer Plan N Patters Drawiogs 54 ge en sonfo todays Osadra-sized yowerylantn Mini Ce 505 too smaller engines THE AS TRO-HOG 54 54 Wingspan 450 Sq In.19 Engines 15-35 Plan N Pattern Set RCT 1 $995 THE MIGHTY-HOG 94/ Wing 1375 Sq In22 Engines 1326 Pan N Patte n Set RCT 2 $2495 THE MINI-HOG 47/u WIngspan 340 Sq 09 Engines 063 15 Plan N Pattern Set RGT3 $695 Prices far Complete Plans Sub Assembly Detailed Parts Lists Add 52011 Mailing Tube SEND FOR BROCHURE ahead crowd New Brochure showing new Plan Sets 1g83 1584 Send Si tIll its refundable first orderl 1936 importance limited run during test phase readily recognized Some fliers adapted clockwork timers cut power Condon added external knife switch string attached al lowed him cut power things didnt look good Some tied strings tail skid running after model string allowing climb about 10 20 feet gradually slowing down model loses speed sinks down pressure tail prevents nose dropping making model pancake sounds logical doubtful has much use adjusting models because model true free flight long enough see exactly performs modern version could Real men dont tie strings models Interestingly author exhibited fore sight discussion limiting engine runs stating Cheap toys offer large assortment gears springs etc light simple device limiting engine runs can fashioned Tomy-toy-based timers being used Free Flight today can wonder vision Clarence Hctught 3226 Honeysuckle Dr CoeurdAlene ID 83814 CL Aerobatics/Paul Continued aoe 72 -in balsa check direction grain draw around felt-tip pen cut out sand shape actually lot easier seems since install Hot Stuff microballoons baking soda fit doesnt have perfect microballoon fillets also help relieve stress concentrations sharp internal cor ners careful force bulkheads will spread block will fit properly installed fuse Sec ondly make sure bulkhead block lines up exactly bulkhead fuse box closed lot rigidity will lost dont meet install bulkheads leave little long sand flush block weight gain 3 grams 1 oz top block 15 grams 05 oz bottom block Weve saved best last middle construction have fuse blocks handy take twist watch what happens fuse side goes forward other rearward depending way twist bulkheads actually deflect no longer parallel hinge line Think affects stab flightit actually twists pulls two directions action distorts fuse bananas inward outside maneuvers can imagine what havoc must cause Ive seen plans diagonal braces shown directly fuse sides really answer although will help Any wood wood grain wrong direction will stiffen things up trick get effective strength-toweight ratio few people tried putting triangular gus sets approximately 1-in legs horizontal plane between bulkheads fuse sides effort keep bulkheads twisting fuse sides shift ing definitely improvement move right direction What finally wound up doing taking /e x 1/4 balsa strips installing X pattern top bottom tween bulkheads shown illus tration extremely important two members have good glue joint cross cant stress enough Install bottom ones first fuse weighted down flat surface may build twist increase strength nothing short phenomenal increases torsional rigidity also increases re sistance bending mentioned beginning article total weight-gain 4 grams 14 oz Some Free Flighter used build ing bird-cage structures probably sitting back chuckling himself saying could have told you dont anything else new next Stunter wont sorry type thing have feel hands appreciate what quantum leap strength really total 105 grams 37 oz have strengthened fuselage far could imagine Im going use 3A2-in balsa instead Va-in fuse sides next ship still maintain rigidity should totally offset weight gain Free lunch subject fuselages try building top ladder shown illustration weighs next nothing practically insures will have straight fuse As matter fact can cut completely out right before install top block keeps things straight youre building fuse also keeps way cut out fuse install wing make ladder install first two bulkheads way normally would cut ladder out 3A2-in balsa draw centerline Put few random holes thru centerline can line up fuse building board Pin weight down glue fuse sides want can lift off build rest fuse air point Cut out lightening holes after installing bulkheads Some builders area such Glen Meador Ed Capitanelli run ladder full length fuse pin down ladder glue fuse sides drop motor mounts rest bulkheads very slight weight gain absolutely ensures straight fuse since first two bulkheads gn cluded ladder use either methods 162 Model Aviation WE Technical Services PO Box 76884-A Atlanta Georgia 30328
