Free Flight Old-Timers Clarence Haught FUN EVENTS have followed column some time well aware feelings about getting involved competition Free Flight means contests excite ment comaraderie associated competition flying Still am aware get kicks making maxes would rather fly enjoyment making trip field trimming testing session Model airplane flying has enjoyable make hobby last Im sure thats varied events choose us enjoy success now contest activity cup tea should some way satisfy egos less go-for-broke effort Probably enjoyable fun events activity called time target event pardon terminology organ ized contests include activity calls complete familiarity model object put two-minute typically flight exclud ing dethermalizing Engine runs limited model glide performance crucial main objective get close fo two minutes possible Time either over under target time deducted score score 120 point per second ideal Practiced calm air real accuracy possible differences air conditions time competition flight add variable may difficult predict nice things about event such dont have have hottest engine efficient design put ceditable perform ance Knowing model what really counts effect longer shorter engine run well fliers assessment air conditions can factor too Another fun event although popular time target flight realism event takeoff climb cruise glide approach land ing scored team judges Flight duration short keep flight full view judges may involve five-second motor run again engine run time determined flier Overall impression flight factor scores may tend favor cabin models due realism sight model gliding smooth approach gentle rolling landing have admit prettier sight dethermalizer approach hard landing old-time models always flown dry land competitions today land events lots fun can added flying water floats added used popular event sometimes required bit experimentation achieve optimum float angle center gravity location well glide trim adjustments needed compensate float drag course problems retrieval mishap magnified flying over water can part fun Just exchange old chase bike small boatand lets hope its equipped reliable motor Winter flying skis can welcome diContinued page 172 Sandra Chapin L relaxes Maxwell Bassett-designed Miss Philadelphia VI built 1/2A size popular 1/aA Texaco event Rules forthis event gives fliers chance use designs would competitive all-out Duration events limited engine runs Larry Clark R shows off two sizes George Reich-designed Albatross Southern California Ignition Fliers Sd F kickoff Taft CA April 85 Plane left Class C other 020 Replica Photos RJ Mikkelson Contest Director Jim Persson holds box full Phantom Flash entries L mass-launch First Annual Phantom Flash World Championships Clarence Haught won Jim CD oldest O-T meet Westif entire country 26th Stockton OldTimer event Madera CA last September27-28 Dick Lyons R atthe Moorpark Simi Valley CA test site Hornet 19-powered Gas Bag wonderful performer Aluminized Mylar strips wing stab fuselage sides reflect sun better visibility February 1987 69 Say0 old T G5i tOG WO tt6 St Stlr5 W16 this. spa PtugSto Over 600 items Send $200 current catalog RUBBER POWERED FLYING MODELS KITS S SSORIES KITh TISSUE LUBE PROPELLERS SHAFTSBEARINGSWHEELS LARGE CATALOG OF QUALITY SUPPUES KITS AND PLANS FOR RUBBER POWERED MODELS ALSO CO-2 ENGINES BLIMPS ELECTRIC AND MORE FULL CATALOG $290 NEW NO 619 448-1818 Peck-Peymers BOX 2498 -MA LA MESA CA 92O41 Ideal Power Pack Connector electilo planes cars boats Designed high vibration environment Cycled ten Thousand times electrical failure rson Power Products Inc 1/ U F,eNoEO6226cg FIe NO LR25154 -* SORRY NO PERSONAL CHECKS OR COD ORDERS Only certified checks money orders accepted Minimum order $ 000 Three packages 4 Powerpoles $300 per package plus $100 ship ping handling CT residents add 75% sales tax Prices subject change notice Dealer Inquiries Invited further information dealer prices send SASE Bus Card SERMOS RIC SNAP CONNECTORS Cedar Corners Station Box 16787 Stamford CT 06905 confused Teach Copies program should available AMA HQ 525-inch single-sided MSDOS disks nine-sector format via E-Mail should able put disk make whatever small changes necessary suit particular computer proceed become educator George M Myers 70 Froehlich Farm Rd Hicks yule NY 11801 CL Navy Carrier/Perry Continued page 65 offers potential adjusting flap deflection suit individual flying style contest condi tions also weighs produces drag exposed installations such com mon Profile models disadvantages slight however probably outweighed advantages considering total perform ance adaptability different flying condi tions Flaps function changing camber wing part cause wing produce higher lift coefficient given angle attack also produce negative pitching moment causes nose pitch down As flaps deflected drag increases airflow around tail affected factors combine different ways alrplane general tendency toward ballooning floating Car rier models particularly Profiles model may require some Down elevator speeds increase above stall Higher speeds may also require attitudes nosedown normal level-flight attitude cause facts ballooning tends caused pilots reluctance apply Down elevator normal lower nose below normal attitude effect enhanced fact wind produces much larger relative changes airspeed model moves around circle low speed flight Compensating changes requires much greater change angle attack higher speeds effects described above will vary flap deflection greatest effect occurring first 30% flap deflection models Adjustable flap deflection can useful trim ming model varying flight conditions Less flap deflection will generally improve handling windy conditions Some modelers like use differential flap deflection produce rolling tendency away center circle Increases deflec tion beyond about 30% produce drag other effects increased relatively little comparison effect pronounced therefore lesser flap settings greater flap deflections outward-rolling effect may balanced increase drag inboard wing will try move nose toward center circle key adequate rolling effect use differential flap settings lesser flap deflec tions use separate aileron outboard wing has very large upward deflection better balance drag inboard outboard wings Aileron movement can accomplished springs rubberbands connecting horns flap aileron reversing bellcrank wing method prefer produces less drag weighs less hom-and-bellcrank method release mechanism holds aileron place high-speed flight consists piece sheet brass soldered piece tubing tubing rotates around wire imbedded trailing edge wing hinge line see photo As flap moves down brass sheet allowed rotate thereby releasingthe aileron Richard L Perry 10035 Deadwood Ave Ellsworr/z AEB SD 57706 Pattern Plane/Hampson Continued page 68 plane start engine run out handle plane will rise off ground prefer simple hand launch toss outside flying circle keeping lines tight takes FF Old-Timers/Haught Continued page 69 version building chores good pair skis can fabricated fairly short order Skis dont require trim adjustments floats permit conventional chase systems per sonally find model engines bit cantankerous cold weather leave winter fun up friends enjoy getting out winter ski flying can provide incentive other fun-type activities can added sport contest flying given ingenuity Free Flighters Im sure can thought up Most other model ing interests have mass172 Model Aviation Connectors Designed anything electrical requiring quick disconnects Make History Making history never easy Bentoms American Aviation History Series features flying scale model replicas famous Spirit St Louis classic Beechcraft Staggerwing Crafted rugged injection molded polystyrene foam free-flight rubberpowered models easy assemble fun fly No tools required need paint everything else included Bentom kit includes 2 Props 2 Sets Rubber Contact Adhesive Balance Weights Decals realistic detail kit includes pre-assembled drive added prop thrust extended flight time *Suitable R/C Conversion Make history easy way Collect build fly Bentoms American History Series Model Airplanes information about Bentom models contact California Model Imports PO Box 1695 Dept Garden Grove CA 92642 714 991-1720 CALIiDRNIA MODEL IMPORTS launch last-one-down-wins events Scale modeling Le Mans starts RC Racing possibilities would suggest however events try beat clock engine starts takeoffs etc should closely evaluated safety fac tors Hurrying anything around spinning propeller good idea Play safe put variables compatible safe operating procedures trip emergency room can spoil whole day Newsletters seems Free Flighters enjoy reading about counterparts other areas keeping track local events through newsletters am fortunate enough receive few newsletters month never go unread recently received form newsletter Okie Free Flight Flyer its editor pub lisher Bill Baker 1902 Peter Pan Norman OK 73072 What makes Okie Flyer different independent newsletter published interest Free Flight news across country So far 16 issues have printed Some material contributed some original Bill some borrowed other newsletters example issue 16 features electric fuse-lighter first pub lished Bat Sheet official newsletter Stratobats Seattle area Also included contest announcements building tips classi fied ads few cartoons Just thing keeping informed about world Free Flight Cost buck issue no restrictions subscription length comes out eight times per year Clarence Haught 3226 Honeysuckle Dr Coeur dAlene ID 83814 FF Duration/Murphy Continued page 71 Glider certain Rubber-powered Towline Glid er contestants might consider must dependent air selection Power fliers because relatively limited power-on altitude possibilities models compared what possible attain gas-powered classes least familiar homemade tin-can temperature recorders bubble machines digi tal thermometers seem extensively util ized per capita group Gaspowered advocateswith possible exception FAI Power contingent missing single max out 15 US team finals cart instantly cut out running As hobby progresses investigations science air selection further sophisti cation detection devices will no doubt intensify become significant part Free Flight competition whether utilizes simple piece Mylar tape intricate temperaturerecording device familiar telescoping fiber glass pole will certainly continue play impor tant role basic Free Flight hardware accessory revelation came set up gear recent large Free Flight contest Arriving rela tively late parked end long line cars parked side-by-side along airport runway Also evidence plan nearlyequally-spaced row fiberglass poles placed rear various vehicles car lineeach pole length Mylar tape affixed top trailing out breeze denoting wind direc tion intermittently rising warmer air passed through site scene reminded old Ivanhoe movie pennant flag poles lining Matched Performance system TOP PERFORMANCE K&B ENGINES AirplaneMarine K&B FUELSK&B GLOW PLUGS 9 Blends4 Choices Matched Finish System BEST APPEARANCE K&B FIBERGLASS CLOTH K&B Micro-Balloons FILLER K&B SUPER FOXY RESIN K&B SUPER POSY THINNER K&B SUPER POSY PRIMER K&B SUPER POSY PAINT K&B MIXING CUPS February 19871 73 Dwight Holley owner Holleys Silent Flight recently passed away family wishes thank friends customers past support Hoileys Silent Flight will no longer con duct business
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/02
Page Numbers: 69, 172, 173
Free Flight Old-Timers Clarence Haught FUN EVENTS have followed column some time well aware feelings about getting involved competition Free Flight means contests excite ment comaraderie associated competition flying Still am aware get kicks making maxes would rather fly enjoyment making trip field trimming testing session Model airplane flying has enjoyable make hobby last Im sure thats varied events choose us enjoy success now contest activity cup tea should some way satisfy egos less go-for-broke effort Probably enjoyable fun events activity called time target event pardon terminology organ ized contests include activity calls complete familiarity model object put two-minute typically flight exclud ing dethermalizing Engine runs limited model glide performance crucial main objective get close fo two minutes possible Time either over under target time deducted score score 120 point per second ideal Practiced calm air real accuracy possible differences air conditions time competition flight add variable may difficult predict nice things about event such dont have have hottest engine efficient design put ceditable perform ance Knowing model what really counts effect longer shorter engine run well fliers assessment air conditions can factor too Another fun event although popular time target flight realism event takeoff climb cruise glide approach land ing scored team judges Flight duration short keep flight full view judges may involve five-second motor run again engine run time determined flier Overall impression flight factor scores may tend favor cabin models due realism sight model gliding smooth approach gentle rolling landing have admit prettier sight dethermalizer approach hard landing old-time models always flown dry land competitions today land events lots fun can added flying water floats added used popular event sometimes required bit experimentation achieve optimum float angle center gravity location well glide trim adjustments needed compensate float drag course problems retrieval mishap magnified flying over water can part fun Just exchange old chase bike small boatand lets hope its equipped reliable motor Winter flying skis can welcome diContinued page 172 Sandra Chapin L relaxes Maxwell Bassett-designed Miss Philadelphia VI built 1/2A size popular 1/aA Texaco event Rules forthis event gives fliers chance use designs would competitive all-out Duration events limited engine runs Larry Clark R shows off two sizes George Reich-designed Albatross Southern California Ignition Fliers Sd F kickoff Taft CA April 85 Plane left Class C other 020 Replica Photos RJ Mikkelson Contest Director Jim Persson holds box full Phantom Flash entries L mass-launch First Annual Phantom Flash World Championships Clarence Haught won Jim CD oldest O-T meet Westif entire country 26th Stockton OldTimer event Madera CA last September27-28 Dick Lyons R atthe Moorpark Simi Valley CA test site Hornet 19-powered Gas Bag wonderful performer Aluminized Mylar strips wing stab fuselage sides reflect sun better visibility February 1987 69 Say0 old T G5i tOG WO tt6 St Stlr5 W16 this. spa PtugSto Over 600 items Send $200 current catalog RUBBER POWERED FLYING MODELS KITS S SSORIES KITh TISSUE LUBE PROPELLERS SHAFTSBEARINGSWHEELS LARGE CATALOG OF QUALITY SUPPUES KITS AND PLANS FOR RUBBER POWERED MODELS ALSO CO-2 ENGINES BLIMPS ELECTRIC AND MORE FULL CATALOG $290 NEW NO 619 448-1818 Peck-Peymers BOX 2498 -MA LA MESA CA 92O41 Ideal Power Pack Connector electilo planes cars boats Designed high vibration environment Cycled ten Thousand times electrical failure rson Power Products Inc 1/ U F,eNoEO6226cg FIe NO LR25154 -* SORRY NO PERSONAL CHECKS OR COD ORDERS Only certified checks money orders accepted Minimum order $ 000 Three packages 4 Powerpoles $300 per package plus $100 ship ping handling CT residents add 75% sales tax Prices subject change notice Dealer Inquiries Invited further information dealer prices send SASE Bus Card SERMOS RIC SNAP CONNECTORS Cedar Corners Station Box 16787 Stamford CT 06905 confused Teach Copies program should available AMA HQ 525-inch single-sided MSDOS disks nine-sector format via E-Mail should able put disk make whatever small changes necessary suit particular computer proceed become educator George M Myers 70 Froehlich Farm Rd Hicks yule NY 11801 CL Navy Carrier/Perry Continued page 65 offers potential adjusting flap deflection suit individual flying style contest condi tions also weighs produces drag exposed installations such com mon Profile models disadvantages slight however probably outweighed advantages considering total perform ance adaptability different flying condi tions Flaps function changing camber wing part cause wing produce higher lift coefficient given angle attack also produce negative pitching moment causes nose pitch down As flaps deflected drag increases airflow around tail affected factors combine different ways alrplane general tendency toward ballooning floating Car rier models particularly Profiles model may require some Down elevator speeds increase above stall Higher speeds may also require attitudes nosedown normal level-flight attitude cause facts ballooning tends caused pilots reluctance apply Down elevator normal lower nose below normal attitude effect enhanced fact wind produces much larger relative changes airspeed model moves around circle low speed flight Compensating changes requires much greater change angle attack higher speeds effects described above will vary flap deflection greatest effect occurring first 30% flap deflection models Adjustable flap deflection can useful trim ming model varying flight conditions Less flap deflection will generally improve handling windy conditions Some modelers like use differential flap deflection produce rolling tendency away center circle Increases deflec tion beyond about 30% produce drag other effects increased relatively little comparison effect pronounced therefore lesser flap settings greater flap deflections outward-rolling effect may balanced increase drag inboard wing will try move nose toward center circle key adequate rolling effect use differential flap settings lesser flap deflec tions use separate aileron outboard wing has very large upward deflection better balance drag inboard outboard wings Aileron movement can accomplished springs rubberbands connecting horns flap aileron reversing bellcrank wing method prefer produces less drag weighs less hom-and-bellcrank method release mechanism holds aileron place high-speed flight consists piece sheet brass soldered piece tubing tubing rotates around wire imbedded trailing edge wing hinge line see photo As flap moves down brass sheet allowed rotate thereby releasingthe aileron Richard L Perry 10035 Deadwood Ave Ellsworr/z AEB SD 57706 Pattern Plane/Hampson Continued page 68 plane start engine run out handle plane will rise off ground prefer simple hand launch toss outside flying circle keeping lines tight takes FF Old-Timers/Haught Continued page 69 version building chores good pair skis can fabricated fairly short order Skis dont require trim adjustments floats permit conventional chase systems per sonally find model engines bit cantankerous cold weather leave winter fun up friends enjoy getting out winter ski flying can provide incentive other fun-type activities can added sport contest flying given ingenuity Free Flighters Im sure can thought up Most other model ing interests have mass172 Model Aviation Connectors Designed anything electrical requiring quick disconnects Make History Making history never easy Bentoms American Aviation History Series features flying scale model replicas famous Spirit St Louis classic Beechcraft Staggerwing Crafted rugged injection molded polystyrene foam free-flight rubberpowered models easy assemble fun fly No tools required need paint everything else included Bentom kit includes 2 Props 2 Sets Rubber Contact Adhesive Balance Weights Decals realistic detail kit includes pre-assembled drive added prop thrust extended flight time *Suitable R/C Conversion Make history easy way Collect build fly Bentoms American History Series Model Airplanes information about Bentom models contact California Model Imports PO Box 1695 Dept Garden Grove CA 92642 714 991-1720 CALIiDRNIA MODEL IMPORTS launch last-one-down-wins events Scale modeling Le Mans starts RC Racing possibilities would suggest however events try beat clock engine starts takeoffs etc should closely evaluated safety fac tors Hurrying anything around spinning propeller good idea Play safe put variables compatible safe operating procedures trip emergency room can spoil whole day Newsletters seems Free Flighters enjoy reading about counterparts other areas keeping track local events through newsletters am fortunate enough receive few newsletters month never go unread recently received form newsletter Okie Free Flight Flyer its editor pub lisher Bill Baker 1902 Peter Pan Norman OK 73072 What makes Okie Flyer different independent newsletter published interest Free Flight news across country So far 16 issues have printed Some material contributed some original Bill some borrowed other newsletters example issue 16 features electric fuse-lighter first pub lished Bat Sheet official newsletter Stratobats Seattle area Also included contest announcements building tips classi fied ads few cartoons Just thing keeping informed about world Free Flight Cost buck issue no restrictions subscription length comes out eight times per year Clarence Haught 3226 Honeysuckle Dr Coeur dAlene ID 83814 FF Duration/Murphy Continued page 71 Glider certain Rubber-powered Towline Glid er contestants might consider must dependent air selection Power fliers because relatively limited power-on altitude possibilities models compared what possible attain gas-powered classes least familiar homemade tin-can temperature recorders bubble machines digi tal thermometers seem extensively util ized per capita group Gaspowered advocateswith possible exception FAI Power contingent missing single max out 15 US team finals cart instantly cut out running As hobby progresses investigations science air selection further sophisti cation detection devices will no doubt intensify become significant part Free Flight competition whether utilizes simple piece Mylar tape intricate temperaturerecording device familiar telescoping fiber glass pole will certainly continue play impor tant role basic Free Flight hardware accessory revelation came set up gear recent large Free Flight contest Arriving rela tively late parked end long line cars parked side-by-side along airport runway Also evidence plan nearlyequally-spaced row fiberglass poles placed rear various vehicles car lineeach pole length Mylar tape affixed top trailing out breeze denoting wind direc tion intermittently rising warmer air passed through site scene reminded old Ivanhoe movie pennant flag poles lining Matched Performance system TOP PERFORMANCE K&B ENGINES AirplaneMarine K&B FUELSK&B GLOW PLUGS 9 Blends4 Choices Matched Finish System BEST APPEARANCE K&B FIBERGLASS CLOTH K&B Micro-Balloons FILLER K&B SUPER FOXY RESIN K&B SUPER POSY THINNER K&B SUPER POSY PRIMER K&B SUPER POSY PAINT K&B MIXING CUPS February 19871 73 Dwight Holley owner Holleys Silent Flight recently passed away family wishes thank friends customers past support Hoileys Silent Flight will no longer con duct business
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/02
Page Numbers: 69, 172, 173
Free Flight Old-Timers Clarence Haught FUN EVENTS have followed column some time well aware feelings about getting involved competition Free Flight means contests excite ment comaraderie associated competition flying Still am aware get kicks making maxes would rather fly enjoyment making trip field trimming testing session Model airplane flying has enjoyable make hobby last Im sure thats varied events choose us enjoy success now contest activity cup tea should some way satisfy egos less go-for-broke effort Probably enjoyable fun events activity called time target event pardon terminology organ ized contests include activity calls complete familiarity model object put two-minute typically flight exclud ing dethermalizing Engine runs limited model glide performance crucial main objective get close fo two minutes possible Time either over under target time deducted score score 120 point per second ideal Practiced calm air real accuracy possible differences air conditions time competition flight add variable may difficult predict nice things about event such dont have have hottest engine efficient design put ceditable perform ance Knowing model what really counts effect longer shorter engine run well fliers assessment air conditions can factor too Another fun event although popular time target flight realism event takeoff climb cruise glide approach land ing scored team judges Flight duration short keep flight full view judges may involve five-second motor run again engine run time determined flier Overall impression flight factor scores may tend favor cabin models due realism sight model gliding smooth approach gentle rolling landing have admit prettier sight dethermalizer approach hard landing old-time models always flown dry land competitions today land events lots fun can added flying water floats added used popular event sometimes required bit experimentation achieve optimum float angle center gravity location well glide trim adjustments needed compensate float drag course problems retrieval mishap magnified flying over water can part fun Just exchange old chase bike small boatand lets hope its equipped reliable motor Winter flying skis can welcome diContinued page 172 Sandra Chapin L relaxes Maxwell Bassett-designed Miss Philadelphia VI built 1/2A size popular 1/aA Texaco event Rules forthis event gives fliers chance use designs would competitive all-out Duration events limited engine runs Larry Clark R shows off two sizes George Reich-designed Albatross Southern California Ignition Fliers Sd F kickoff Taft CA April 85 Plane left Class C other 020 Replica Photos RJ Mikkelson Contest Director Jim Persson holds box full Phantom Flash entries L mass-launch First Annual Phantom Flash World Championships Clarence Haught won Jim CD oldest O-T meet Westif entire country 26th Stockton OldTimer event Madera CA last September27-28 Dick Lyons R atthe Moorpark Simi Valley CA test site Hornet 19-powered Gas Bag wonderful performer Aluminized Mylar strips wing stab fuselage sides reflect sun better visibility February 1987 69 Say0 old T G5i tOG WO tt6 St Stlr5 W16 this. spa PtugSto Over 600 items Send $200 current catalog RUBBER POWERED FLYING MODELS KITS S SSORIES KITh TISSUE LUBE PROPELLERS SHAFTSBEARINGSWHEELS LARGE CATALOG OF QUALITY SUPPUES KITS AND PLANS FOR RUBBER POWERED MODELS ALSO CO-2 ENGINES BLIMPS ELECTRIC AND MORE FULL CATALOG $290 NEW NO 619 448-1818 Peck-Peymers BOX 2498 -MA LA MESA CA 92O41 Ideal Power Pack Connector electilo planes cars boats Designed high vibration environment Cycled ten Thousand times electrical failure rson Power Products Inc 1/ U F,eNoEO6226cg FIe NO LR25154 -* SORRY NO PERSONAL CHECKS OR COD ORDERS Only certified checks money orders accepted Minimum order $ 000 Three packages 4 Powerpoles $300 per package plus $100 ship ping handling CT residents add 75% sales tax Prices subject change notice Dealer Inquiries Invited further information dealer prices send SASE Bus Card SERMOS RIC SNAP CONNECTORS Cedar Corners Station Box 16787 Stamford CT 06905 confused Teach Copies program should available AMA HQ 525-inch single-sided MSDOS disks nine-sector format via E-Mail should able put disk make whatever small changes necessary suit particular computer proceed become educator George M Myers 70 Froehlich Farm Rd Hicks yule NY 11801 CL Navy Carrier/Perry Continued page 65 offers potential adjusting flap deflection suit individual flying style contest condi tions also weighs produces drag exposed installations such com mon Profile models disadvantages slight however probably outweighed advantages considering total perform ance adaptability different flying condi tions Flaps function changing camber wing part cause wing produce higher lift coefficient given angle attack also produce negative pitching moment causes nose pitch down As flaps deflected drag increases airflow around tail affected factors combine different ways alrplane general tendency toward ballooning floating Car rier models particularly Profiles model may require some Down elevator speeds increase above stall Higher speeds may also require attitudes nosedown normal level-flight attitude cause facts ballooning tends caused pilots reluctance apply Down elevator normal lower nose below normal attitude effect enhanced fact wind produces much larger relative changes airspeed model moves around circle low speed flight Compensating changes requires much greater change angle attack higher speeds effects described above will vary flap deflection greatest effect occurring first 30% flap deflection models Adjustable flap deflection can useful trim ming model varying flight conditions Less flap deflection will generally improve handling windy conditions Some modelers like use differential flap deflection produce rolling tendency away center circle Increases deflec tion beyond about 30% produce drag other effects increased relatively little comparison effect pronounced therefore lesser flap settings greater flap deflections outward-rolling effect may balanced increase drag inboard wing will try move nose toward center circle key adequate rolling effect use differential flap settings lesser flap deflec tions use separate aileron outboard wing has very large upward deflection better balance drag inboard outboard wings Aileron movement can accomplished springs rubberbands connecting horns flap aileron reversing bellcrank wing method prefer produces less drag weighs less hom-and-bellcrank method release mechanism holds aileron place high-speed flight consists piece sheet brass soldered piece tubing tubing rotates around wire imbedded trailing edge wing hinge line see photo As flap moves down brass sheet allowed rotate thereby releasingthe aileron Richard L Perry 10035 Deadwood Ave Ellsworr/z AEB SD 57706 Pattern Plane/Hampson Continued page 68 plane start engine run out handle plane will rise off ground prefer simple hand launch toss outside flying circle keeping lines tight takes FF Old-Timers/Haught Continued page 69 version building chores good pair skis can fabricated fairly short order Skis dont require trim adjustments floats permit conventional chase systems per sonally find model engines bit cantankerous cold weather leave winter fun up friends enjoy getting out winter ski flying can provide incentive other fun-type activities can added sport contest flying given ingenuity Free Flighters Im sure can thought up Most other model ing interests have mass172 Model Aviation Connectors Designed anything electrical requiring quick disconnects Make History Making history never easy Bentoms American Aviation History Series features flying scale model replicas famous Spirit St Louis classic Beechcraft Staggerwing Crafted rugged injection molded polystyrene foam free-flight rubberpowered models easy assemble fun fly No tools required need paint everything else included Bentom kit includes 2 Props 2 Sets Rubber Contact Adhesive Balance Weights Decals realistic detail kit includes pre-assembled drive added prop thrust extended flight time *Suitable R/C Conversion Make history easy way Collect build fly Bentoms American History Series Model Airplanes information about Bentom models contact California Model Imports PO Box 1695 Dept Garden Grove CA 92642 714 991-1720 CALIiDRNIA MODEL IMPORTS launch last-one-down-wins events Scale modeling Le Mans starts RC Racing possibilities would suggest however events try beat clock engine starts takeoffs etc should closely evaluated safety fac tors Hurrying anything around spinning propeller good idea Play safe put variables compatible safe operating procedures trip emergency room can spoil whole day Newsletters seems Free Flighters enjoy reading about counterparts other areas keeping track local events through newsletters am fortunate enough receive few newsletters month never go unread recently received form newsletter Okie Free Flight Flyer its editor pub lisher Bill Baker 1902 Peter Pan Norman OK 73072 What makes Okie Flyer different independent newsletter published interest Free Flight news across country So far 16 issues have printed Some material contributed some original Bill some borrowed other newsletters example issue 16 features electric fuse-lighter first pub lished Bat Sheet official newsletter Stratobats Seattle area Also included contest announcements building tips classi fied ads few cartoons Just thing keeping informed about world Free Flight Cost buck issue no restrictions subscription length comes out eight times per year Clarence Haught 3226 Honeysuckle Dr Coeur dAlene ID 83814 FF Duration/Murphy Continued page 71 Glider certain Rubber-powered Towline Glid er contestants might consider must dependent air selection Power fliers because relatively limited power-on altitude possibilities models compared what possible attain gas-powered classes least familiar homemade tin-can temperature recorders bubble machines digi tal thermometers seem extensively util ized per capita group Gaspowered advocateswith possible exception FAI Power contingent missing single max out 15 US team finals cart instantly cut out running As hobby progresses investigations science air selection further sophisti cation detection devices will no doubt intensify become significant part Free Flight competition whether utilizes simple piece Mylar tape intricate temperaturerecording device familiar telescoping fiber glass pole will certainly continue play impor tant role basic Free Flight hardware accessory revelation came set up gear recent large Free Flight contest Arriving rela tively late parked end long line cars parked side-by-side along airport runway Also evidence plan nearlyequally-spaced row fiberglass poles placed rear various vehicles car lineeach pole length Mylar tape affixed top trailing out breeze denoting wind direc tion intermittently rising warmer air passed through site scene reminded old Ivanhoe movie pennant flag poles lining Matched Performance system TOP PERFORMANCE K&B ENGINES AirplaneMarine K&B FUELSK&B GLOW PLUGS 9 Blends4 Choices Matched Finish System BEST APPEARANCE K&B FIBERGLASS CLOTH K&B Micro-Balloons FILLER K&B SUPER FOXY RESIN K&B SUPER POSY THINNER K&B SUPER POSY PRIMER K&B SUPER POSY PAINT K&B MIXING CUPS February 19871 73 Dwight Holley owner Holleys Silent Flight recently passed away family wishes thank friends customers past support Hoileys Silent Flight will no longer con duct business