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Free Flight: Old-Timers

Author: B. Baker


Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/07
Page Numbers: 120, 122

FREE FLIGHT OLD-TIMERS March column resulted some interesting mail Jerry Price Walsenburg Colorado challenged statement made about single-hole needle valve bodies having hole looking down intake tube agreed related what old engine instructions said pointed out basic knowledge venturis would tell greatest acceleration fluid point constriction means better fuel draw would realized hole looking side tube Jerry sent copy article wrote October 1994 Stunt News PAMPA Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association newsletter PAMPA Special Interest Group [SIG] Control Line Precision Aerobatics fliers piece presented experiences obtaining better engine performance high altitude about 11/2 miles flies method amounts attention detail having tank close engine sealing leakage air needle valve pointing hole side tube stronger fuel draw better yet suggested going two-hole system holes pointing side Jerry also sent article Frank Williams March/April 1995 Stunt News set up 60 50 could measure 16% greater fuel draw hole side rather pointed down tube piece explores other variables such shape venturi bore size etc can obtain back issue either both newsletters $5 plus 30% shipping handling PAMPA Products Box 2026 Loomis CA 956502026 interesting thing other people have never challenged teachings elders pass information generation question Another response March column came Walt Gifford 57 Fern Rd Bridgeton NJ 08302 noted concern wrist pin could cause some damage K&B Sportster engines rear exhaust configuration wrote damage can happen nylon wrist pin pads provided solution modify piston wrist pin take music-wire clips way keeps wrist pin centered Walt will similar small machine shop tanks reasonable rates such $10 above K&B modification want services send him engine complete piston/rod/wrist pin assembly money order letter published Free Flight Digest National Free Flight Society publication Estes Industries made clear Tee Dee 020 will no longer produced because moneymaker Estes now owns Cox engines SAM Society Antique Modelers engine committee has endorsed OK 049 Cub models B /2A Texaco Radio Control events finding performance similar Cox Texaco engine suggest 049 Cub 30% greater nitromethane about same Tee Dee 020 therefore could considered replacement such events 020 Replica based experience having flown /2A Zeeks Tee Dee 020 Cub 049B 120 Model Aviation Taibi Lakewood CA holds Pacer Ferris CA 1997 1998 SAM Champs will honor Sal special event Pacers designed about 1940 Sal Taibi R stands Bruce Kramer Pacer Ferris CA models design has amazing ability center thermals Photos submitted Sal New products report Toledo show Vintage Stunt Championships report Scepter CL Stunt Allen Brickhaus Model . Stan Alexander &itsy Visit web Site I/Ii//wsIIIa 22522 Auburn Dole Et Tom Ca 92630-5005 114 583 1455 received note Greg York 6326 Corwin Rd Waynesville OH 45068 Tel [513] 897-0311 indicating 32 cigar boxes ignition engine parts invited send him list needs SASE Jimmie Allen Postal contest information can obtained John AIling 30188 Air Flight Dr Valley Center CA 92082 have mentioned before bears repeating can get P&W Old-Timer kits via Aerodyne 1924 E Edinger Santa Ana CA 92705 Tel [714] 258-0805 Fax [714] 259-1025 What did make clear kits sold under Midway Models Co label also available products old Hobby Horn sad personal experience before run old engine integral tank check interior tank dirt debris interested receiving Stunt News PAMPA newsletter mentioned previously address subscriptions PAMPA 158 Flying Cloud Isle Foster City CA 94404 newsletter $20 second-class mail $35 firstclass mail dues expire December 31 might want start January 1999 issue Stunt News impressive publication features abundance Old-Time Stunt stuff has quality photo reproduction intend 1998 SAM Champs week September 14 see old flying buddies take photos main goal socialize See XIII Kit Features Wire Spoked Wheels Machine Gun Kit Fuil Cockpit Turubuckles & Hardware Color Plans Photo Package Scale Documents Book CNC Machined Laser Cut Parts 1/6 1/4 & 1/3 Scales FOR FULL LINE OF KITS AND ACCESSORIES ORDER YOUR CATALOG TODAY $500 CK MO VISA MC ARIZONA MODEL AIRCRAFTERS 14795 NORTH 78 WAY #800 SCOTTSDALE AZ 85260 TO PLACE ORDER CALL 602-348-3733 FAX ORDERS 602-348-3773 122 Modei Aviation Basics Two-Meter sailplane Leon Kincaid Hornet Aero Electric 3706 N 33rd St Galusburg MI 49053 Fax/Phone 616-665-9693 E-Mail neroelectricQwarldnetatt nut Enterprises easy applicotion V lightweight terniolo points br libergiass lobric proven contest arena Bee I99ee eex ee sound stress relief WALSTON RETRIEVAL SYSTEWf 725 Cooper Lake Rd SE Smyrna GA 30082 770-434-4905 NO-657-4672 Fax 770-431-0119 Visa AmEx

Author: B. Baker


Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/07
Page Numbers: 120, 122

FREE FLIGHT OLD-TIMERS March column resulted some interesting mail Jerry Price Walsenburg Colorado challenged statement made about single-hole needle valve bodies having hole looking down intake tube agreed related what old engine instructions said pointed out basic knowledge venturis would tell greatest acceleration fluid point constriction means better fuel draw would realized hole looking side tube Jerry sent copy article wrote October 1994 Stunt News PAMPA Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association newsletter PAMPA Special Interest Group [SIG] Control Line Precision Aerobatics fliers piece presented experiences obtaining better engine performance high altitude about 11/2 miles flies method amounts attention detail having tank close engine sealing leakage air needle valve pointing hole side tube stronger fuel draw better yet suggested going two-hole system holes pointing side Jerry also sent article Frank Williams March/April 1995 Stunt News set up 60 50 could measure 16% greater fuel draw hole side rather pointed down tube piece explores other variables such shape venturi bore size etc can obtain back issue either both newsletters $5 plus 30% shipping handling PAMPA Products Box 2026 Loomis CA 956502026 interesting thing other people have never challenged teachings elders pass information generation question Another response March column came Walt Gifford 57 Fern Rd Bridgeton NJ 08302 noted concern wrist pin could cause some damage K&B Sportster engines rear exhaust configuration wrote damage can happen nylon wrist pin pads provided solution modify piston wrist pin take music-wire clips way keeps wrist pin centered Walt will similar small machine shop tanks reasonable rates such $10 above K&B modification want services send him engine complete piston/rod/wrist pin assembly money order letter published Free Flight Digest National Free Flight Society publication Estes Industries made clear Tee Dee 020 will no longer produced because moneymaker Estes now owns Cox engines SAM Society Antique Modelers engine committee has endorsed OK 049 Cub models B /2A Texaco Radio Control events finding performance similar Cox Texaco engine suggest 049 Cub 30% greater nitromethane about same Tee Dee 020 therefore could considered replacement such events 020 Replica based experience having flown /2A Zeeks Tee Dee 020 Cub 049B 120 Model Aviation Taibi Lakewood CA holds Pacer Ferris CA 1997 1998 SAM Champs will honor Sal special event Pacers designed about 1940 Sal Taibi R stands Bruce Kramer Pacer Ferris CA models design has amazing ability center thermals Photos submitted Sal New products report Toledo show Vintage Stunt Championships report Scepter CL Stunt Allen Brickhaus Model . Stan Alexander &itsy Visit web Site I/Ii//wsIIIa 22522 Auburn Dole Et Tom Ca 92630-5005 114 583 1455 received note Greg York 6326 Corwin Rd Waynesville OH 45068 Tel [513] 897-0311 indicating 32 cigar boxes ignition engine parts invited send him list needs SASE Jimmie Allen Postal contest information can obtained John AIling 30188 Air Flight Dr Valley Center CA 92082 have mentioned before bears repeating can get P&W Old-Timer kits via Aerodyne 1924 E Edinger Santa Ana CA 92705 Tel [714] 258-0805 Fax [714] 259-1025 What did make clear kits sold under Midway Models Co label also available products old Hobby Horn sad personal experience before run old engine integral tank check interior tank dirt debris interested receiving Stunt News PAMPA newsletter mentioned previously address subscriptions PAMPA 158 Flying Cloud Isle Foster City CA 94404 newsletter $20 second-class mail $35 firstclass mail dues expire December 31 might want start January 1999 issue Stunt News impressive publication features abundance Old-Time Stunt stuff has quality photo reproduction intend 1998 SAM Champs week September 14 see old flying buddies take photos main goal socialize See XIII Kit Features Wire Spoked Wheels Machine Gun Kit Fuil Cockpit Turubuckles & Hardware Color Plans Photo Package Scale Documents Book CNC Machined Laser Cut Parts 1/6 1/4 & 1/3 Scales FOR FULL LINE OF KITS AND ACCESSORIES ORDER YOUR CATALOG TODAY $500 CK MO VISA MC ARIZONA MODEL AIRCRAFTERS 14795 NORTH 78 WAY #800 SCOTTSDALE AZ 85260 TO PLACE ORDER CALL 602-348-3733 FAX ORDERS 602-348-3773 122 Modei Aviation Basics Two-Meter sailplane Leon Kincaid Hornet Aero Electric 3706 N 33rd St Galusburg MI 49053 Fax/Phone 616-665-9693 E-Mail neroelectricQwarldnetatt nut Enterprises easy applicotion V lightweight terniolo points br libergiass lobric proven contest arena Bee I99ee eex ee sound stress relief WALSTON RETRIEVAL SYSTEWf 725 Cooper Lake Rd SE Smyrna GA 30082 770-434-4905 NO-657-4672 Fax 770-431-0119 Visa AmEx

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