IN MY LAST column January photo Bob Beecrofts 1990 United States Free Flight Champs Texaco winner Free Flight Texaco events sort rare needing fine weather space Rules tend local club vary somewhatand vary greatly popular RC Texaco rules have somewhat standardized SAM powerhouse built Beecroft 56-in span larger allowed RC rules uses rotary valve engine op posed reed valve engine required RC rules Beecrofts engine made Cox TD crankcase shaft Kim Kraft needle valve TD venturi stock Cox Texaco Special pis ton cylinder head Cox muffler exhaust conducted piece tubing bottom cowl will little exhaust residue model engine mounted special tank mount designed Sal Taibi also supplied de sign plans ribs sticks engine turns APC 7 x 4 propeller runs seven minutes 15cc Byron 10% nitromethane fuel What craftsman Bob put instru ment panel notes Sal pilot just ride back seat youve got questions sug gest write Bob Beecroft 1014 Daisy Ct Carlsbad CA 92009-4846 Sals address plans etc 4339 Conquista Ave Lakewood CA 90713 Kim Kraft needle valves other specialized competition items OldTimer modem fliers can get Kus tom Kraftsmanship PO Box 3010 Fallbrook CA 92028 catalog just dollar See ad issue Balsa Products Engineering 122 Jansen Ave nue Iselin NJ 08830 has three kits interest Playboy Sr Buzzard Bombshell orig inal size SAM-legal both FF RC Brooklyn Dodger scaled RC 130% gives 71-in span postpaid price $69 used bebut earlier kits didnt have rolled plans shaped lead ing edges machine-cut formers ribs lami nated stabilizer outlines etc what have seen original kits good old days standards wood selection much higher now good old days Enjoy have meant long plug OFB Jim OReillys Cottage Industry list thought done Anyway has list stored home computer names addresses phone numbers products offered garage/basement part-time makers things Free Flight folk need updates list time time pruning off ones no longer swer mail adding new names approp riate So send buck No 10 SASE last column listed two newsletter ad dresses have decided list bunch time Well begin David Mills lOD Pine Circle NE Atlanta GA 30305 editor Thumb Print newsletter Ther mal Thumbers metropolitan Atlanta Continued pnte 176 March 1991 75 Free flit Old-Timers Bill Baker l02 Peter Pa Norman OK 73072 front end Bob Beecrofts Texaco model engine described detail column its Beecroft 049 made up various Cox parts Bob covered Micaflim uaed Du Pont imron paint cowl landing gear plugs brass tubes two legs held together rubberband across belly propeller 56-in-span Old-Timer thoroughiy modern APC 7 x 4 Photo John Oldenkamp Lost Hills California Free Flight site Ed Reuben launching O&R-powered Brooklyn Dodger Ed old flying buddy Sal Taibis Brooklyn NACA days Photo RJ Mikkeison Left Another view Lost Hills site shows Jim Crocket launching Bantam-powered Coronet Jims popular iine rubber winding hooks available FAB Model Suppiy got Bantam newstili box Envy envy envy Right Bud Romak great-flying O&R 23-powered Megow Soaring Eagle well-named airplane has super glide Photos R J Mikkelson models fill need hotdog show-off sport plane Knife edge take-offs flat spins snaps anything can Wing foam Fuselage Tail lite ply balsa Builds quick lands like trainer Flying weight 10 lbs 184 1 13 lbs 192 1 Ohio OHIO SUPERSTAR PRODUCTS INC 1137 6 RIOGEWAY ROADKENSINGTON OHIO 44427 r2l6223-195D 09 Kustom Krsftmsnship 7 05 10 FP ABC Tower Hobbies 8 05 10 FSR/ST X- 11 Americas Hobby Center Diesel 1 PAW 09 Standard/PAW 09 TB/PAW 09 TBR Factory Tuned Eric Clutton also has racing diesel fuel 2 PAW 09 Standard/PAW 09 TBR/PAW 09 TBR Factory Tuned/PAW 09 GY TBR Factory Tune/Cippola 09 ABC/MVVS 09/MK-17 09 Carlson En gine Imports Basically entry-level racing event minimum expertise required minimum effort produce fly equip ment would appreciate evaluation event can remember early Eighties 15 Rat Race involved several down-sized Pan-type racers still incorpor ated pro racer technologies However event Leo describes basic fun-type event Let know feelings Leos proposal As always comments photographs solicited FF Old-Timers/Baker Continued page 75 general interest club Old-Timer has much Old-Timer activity live South east newsletter will keep informed about Free Flight activity club has having lot activity monthly contests etc Six dollars will buy six issues over coming year Spealdng South Florida Mod elers Association Newsletter news Ev erglades other odd places modelers edited Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 $4 per year six issues too covers general interest Free Flight ma terial some CL also much volvement Old-Timer pre-WW II Nostal gia SOs events course theres Terrys priceless way words can top advice Free Flight builders three important things keep light dont let get heavy shouldnt weigh much newsletter will keep FLCLJIDEO REIJIEW Available RC Video Review Magazine 13360 Kingsbury Drive West Palm Beach FL 33414 407790-3435 Plus $250 shipping & handling Canadian add $600 Florida orders add 6% sales tax Vlsa Mastercard accepted $1 995 VOL 6 See building exciting flying featuring Ace RCs Seamaster 120 Balsa USAs Eaa Bipe D&R Aircrafts new 60 size arc Corsair NewARF Corner featuring Hobby Lobbys Telemaster 70 EZs 40 size Extra 230 Plus finishing tips usIng aircraft dope Join us Orlando RC Worlds Fall Festival Fly informed club contest activity area like Thunb Print often carries reprints old magazine articles plans interest covers South North least Northeast ably covered Bob Hatschek Flyoff newsletter Sky-Scrapers established Brooklyn NY 1936 get five issues $10 includes contest sched ules news well original plans arti cles Walter Rozelle pillars strength did Okie Free Flight Flyer newsletter now writes articles Flyoff mostly current topic interest Nostalgia Gas Write RL Hatschek 316 Grosvenor St Douglaston NY 11363 TOPMAC newsletter Topeka Model Aircrafters Club fine generally Free Flight oriented strong Indoor leanings can depend Jack Koehlar keep informed FF action within Manturer Hi Performai~RM~ andraft Cu LPEPPER MODELS INC 2526 Washington DubuqneIA 52001 319/583-4830 176 Model Aviation SPORTOBATIC 79~ 89~ 84 1204-cycle 90 2cycle T 200025003000- OPS 18- NEW 05 BGX1 3500 STINGIER Hid 1ERFORMANCR SLOPE GLIDER Wingspan 74 54 lage 46 AirfoilMod RGI5 Flaperon/Elevator Glass Fuselage Removable Nose Gone heeted Foam Wing Rolled Plan Basic Kit $17500 Moided Glass Wing $20000 Extra 6766 Hwy 0 VERN HUNT Hartland WI 53t29 4141 5e6-3525 Ultimate FOAM CUTTING WIRE Out performs music wire nichrome Pkg 8 Send $400 piun $225 shipping handling Warden WoodworksDealer Inquiries 14935 MarIa Warren MI 40093Invited 3132940890 LATHES ING MACHINES INE SHOP SUPPLIES RIDGE- SHERLINI1 p "The C oftmons IA enotve P0 SOX 536 y tjCANE IN 25526 CATALOG $100 CJCALL FOR PACKAGE PRICES $1995 WE BUILD YOUR HELl TEST YOUR HELl REPAIR YOUR HELl b 322 North 7th St 613 hi ji1 Lehighton Pa 18235 WRITE OR CALL FOR INFORMA TION driving range Topeka KS wind right can very long range deed Ten dollars year Jack 3425 SW Ar rowhead Road Topeka KS 66614-3845 Now come Flightplug newsletter Southern California Ignition Flyers better known SCIF Free Right Old-Timer Editor Ken Sykora also known operator Oldtimer Model Supply Surely have catalog need build Old-Timer stuff Send him couple bucks catalog 6716 Noble Van Nuys CA 91405 want newsletter send $7 Larry Clark 3626 Cadmen Drive Los An geles CA 90027 want newsletter keep informed about Old-Timer contests California full page photos issue RJ Mikkelson photo help wouldnt have lasted long doing column plan month old maga zines editorial essays Ken calls himself King Sugar de scribe mixtures solid advice nostal gia poets touch just right word Maybe just sip cup Novem ber issue goes Todays Free Flight mod eling scene has something everyone ranges happy-go-lucky hedonism OldTimers right across board no-nonsense blood sports reaching technical horizons sometimes wonder ried approaches really far apart downwind Taft chase other day spotted two ships circling off right barn door old Texaco other sleek FAI ship model safely hand shut off bike sat down just drink scene Now could wrong silence watched pair floating formation cloud base thought just instant heard old friend Roomer Thermal softly chuck ling Well thats about issue hope space thing might light bulb head aba feeling have struggling understand pitch/diameter ratio information gave last column just pitch general consider familiar six-inch di ameter three-inch-pitch propeller enlarged twice scale twelve-inch dia meter what pitch answer six-inch pitch three inches understand much else begins make sense D responding advertisers mention read about Model Aviation Cs coq9fr7a4 - 51141/dESFASTEST MOST POWERFULL tiA1521 ENGINES AVAILABLE FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF YOU MAY BE GLAD TEAT YOU DID LOT OF YOU1R COMPETITORS AL READY HAVE THEM HARDENED STEEL CRANK BRONZE BUSHED ROD DUAL BALL BEARINGS PIN MAT FINISH CASE . FOR BEST HEAT DISSIPATION SCHNUERLE PORTED RPM FIGURES ON FAI FUEL NEW HIGH TECH ENGINES FOR THE 90S 049 NORMAL ABC 28K RPM 049 SPEED ABC 35K RPM 061 NORMAL ABC 27K RPM 061 SPEED ABC 35K RPM 09 NORMAL ABC 27K RPM 09 SPEED ABC 35K RPM 15P SPORT S Ba 18K RPM 15 NORMAL ABC 27K RPM 15 SPEED ABC 37K RPM 15 SPEED AAC 37K RPM 15TR DIESEL AAC 23K RPM 2122 BB ABC18KRPM 21SPEED ABC28KRPM 21NMARINE ABC28KRPM 60 22 Ba ABC218K RPM CSG$14200 CSG$14900 CSG$14200 CSG$14600 CSG$13700 CSG$14200 CSG$5595 CSG$12900 CSG$13900 CSA$14900 CSD$16900 CSG$12900 CSG$13900 CSG$14900 CSG$15500 CS1 TUNED PIPE 049061$2900 C59 TUNED PIPE 09$3100 C52 TUNED PIPE 152160$3900 CSH GLOW PLUGS 04915$399 CSR SPEED PAN 04909$3995 CSW SPEED PAN 1521$4695 CSP CARBON RACE OR FAI PROPS$1475 ALL ENGINES ARE TEST RUN BEFORE THEY LEAVE THE FACTORY QUALITY OF WORKMANSHIP GUARANTY 21 MARINE AND 60 22 COME WITH CARBURATORS ALL OTHER ENGINES HAVE UC VENTURI & NEEDLE VAL VE ASSEMBLY 049 THRU 15 HAVE BUTTON HEAD TYPE GLOW PLUGS ALL ENGINES EXCEPT iSP AND 60 COME WITH ALUMINUM SPINNER 21N MARINE GROOVED FOR BELT STARTING NEW 15 COMBAT SPECIAL AND 40 QUICKEE 500 SPECIAL SEND IN YOUR REQUEST SEND NO MONEY YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED WHEN THEY ARE AVAILABLE ABOUT JAN 1591 SEND MAIL ORDERS TO CHEROKEE HILL SOUTH AERO ENGINES LTD 2914 BUCKLEY AVE LAKE WORTH FL 33461 4079656150 FROM 6PM TO 9PM EXCLUSIVE CS DISTRIBUTOR DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER HELP YOUNGSTER LEARN TO FLY Z SEND $500 FOR SHI PPING & HANDLING NAneimFOR COD ADD $450 FLORIDA RES 0 csti wiioi caao uio DENTS ADD 6% SALES TAX CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ORDERS SENT U P rrcAEo ALL ORDERS INSURED AT NO EXTRA COST EXPRA11ON DATE .....iADLIflL.kCQDK-NEW JET ENGINES 26 & 51 LBS THRUST NEW 091525354046SPORT ENGINES FF Duration/Linstrum Continued page 77 should built up like tiny wing LE TE tiny wedge-shape ribs Covered tan balsa-colored tissue carefully random striped fine felt-tip pen will look just like A-grain solid balsa covering weigh about 200 sheets tis sue find lightest Just remember differences amount dye sheet sheet millionth gram thereit adds up finishing spray some thin very clear dope closed room walk through quickly carrying model overhead just once Dont forget detail components Never use music wire LG legsaluminum tub ing will suffice Painted black will ward off sharp-eyed Spirit SAM CDs other nosy inspectors get idea just little effort should producing ships will lit erally float off workbench unless securely tied down summary perhaps should close immortal words famous contest-winning modeler Herman Leadnose Schmedick cried Damn weight full thermals ahead later years sought out retirement job cement truck driver asked ex plain contest-shattering battle cry just said seen light models heavy models never seen thermal weigh model before whisked ship away Swinger salute lighten-up guys GUNFIGHTERS *POSITIVE FEELpr CA RES ADD *USED BY TOP PILOTS625% SALES TAX *FOR FUTABA AIRTRONICS JR OTHERS PLEASE SPECIFY RADIO March 1991 177 NEW FAI TAN RUBBER 1/4 3/16 1/8 thick 1 lb box 81475 lincludes4oz Slick Lubel *1375 no lube k costs *1751 10 lb box- $11000 UPS Delivered Postpaid US via UPS Cal rae add 6% sales tax Made USA Slow cure consistent quality Ask FAI-TAN 89190 catalog lists 100 FF kits CROCKIT HOOKS~ NOW MADE BYFAI~N~ SEND *150 ARSON CATALOGTORRANCE CR9051 0CARSON CA SR1S TEL2131830-8909
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/03
Page Numbers: 75, 176, 177
IN MY LAST column January photo Bob Beecrofts 1990 United States Free Flight Champs Texaco winner Free Flight Texaco events sort rare needing fine weather space Rules tend local club vary somewhatand vary greatly popular RC Texaco rules have somewhat standardized SAM powerhouse built Beecroft 56-in span larger allowed RC rules uses rotary valve engine op posed reed valve engine required RC rules Beecrofts engine made Cox TD crankcase shaft Kim Kraft needle valve TD venturi stock Cox Texaco Special pis ton cylinder head Cox muffler exhaust conducted piece tubing bottom cowl will little exhaust residue model engine mounted special tank mount designed Sal Taibi also supplied de sign plans ribs sticks engine turns APC 7 x 4 propeller runs seven minutes 15cc Byron 10% nitromethane fuel What craftsman Bob put instru ment panel notes Sal pilot just ride back seat youve got questions sug gest write Bob Beecroft 1014 Daisy Ct Carlsbad CA 92009-4846 Sals address plans etc 4339 Conquista Ave Lakewood CA 90713 Kim Kraft needle valves other specialized competition items OldTimer modem fliers can get Kus tom Kraftsmanship PO Box 3010 Fallbrook CA 92028 catalog just dollar See ad issue Balsa Products Engineering 122 Jansen Ave nue Iselin NJ 08830 has three kits interest Playboy Sr Buzzard Bombshell orig inal size SAM-legal both FF RC Brooklyn Dodger scaled RC 130% gives 71-in span postpaid price $69 used bebut earlier kits didnt have rolled plans shaped lead ing edges machine-cut formers ribs lami nated stabilizer outlines etc what have seen original kits good old days standards wood selection much higher now good old days Enjoy have meant long plug OFB Jim OReillys Cottage Industry list thought done Anyway has list stored home computer names addresses phone numbers products offered garage/basement part-time makers things Free Flight folk need updates list time time pruning off ones no longer swer mail adding new names approp riate So send buck No 10 SASE last column listed two newsletter ad dresses have decided list bunch time Well begin David Mills lOD Pine Circle NE Atlanta GA 30305 editor Thumb Print newsletter Ther mal Thumbers metropolitan Atlanta Continued pnte 176 March 1991 75 Free flit Old-Timers Bill Baker l02 Peter Pa Norman OK 73072 front end Bob Beecrofts Texaco model engine described detail column its Beecroft 049 made up various Cox parts Bob covered Micaflim uaed Du Pont imron paint cowl landing gear plugs brass tubes two legs held together rubberband across belly propeller 56-in-span Old-Timer thoroughiy modern APC 7 x 4 Photo John Oldenkamp Lost Hills California Free Flight site Ed Reuben launching O&R-powered Brooklyn Dodger Ed old flying buddy Sal Taibis Brooklyn NACA days Photo RJ Mikkeison Left Another view Lost Hills site shows Jim Crocket launching Bantam-powered Coronet Jims popular iine rubber winding hooks available FAB Model Suppiy got Bantam newstili box Envy envy envy Right Bud Romak great-flying O&R 23-powered Megow Soaring Eagle well-named airplane has super glide Photos R J Mikkelson models fill need hotdog show-off sport plane Knife edge take-offs flat spins snaps anything can Wing foam Fuselage Tail lite ply balsa Builds quick lands like trainer Flying weight 10 lbs 184 1 13 lbs 192 1 Ohio OHIO SUPERSTAR PRODUCTS INC 1137 6 RIOGEWAY ROADKENSINGTON OHIO 44427 r2l6223-195D 09 Kustom Krsftmsnship 7 05 10 FP ABC Tower Hobbies 8 05 10 FSR/ST X- 11 Americas Hobby Center Diesel 1 PAW 09 Standard/PAW 09 TB/PAW 09 TBR Factory Tuned Eric Clutton also has racing diesel fuel 2 PAW 09 Standard/PAW 09 TBR/PAW 09 TBR Factory Tuned/PAW 09 GY TBR Factory Tune/Cippola 09 ABC/MVVS 09/MK-17 09 Carlson En gine Imports Basically entry-level racing event minimum expertise required minimum effort produce fly equip ment would appreciate evaluation event can remember early Eighties 15 Rat Race involved several down-sized Pan-type racers still incorpor ated pro racer technologies However event Leo describes basic fun-type event Let know feelings Leos proposal As always comments photographs solicited FF Old-Timers/Baker Continued page 75 general interest club Old-Timer has much Old-Timer activity live South east newsletter will keep informed about Free Flight activity club has having lot activity monthly contests etc Six dollars will buy six issues over coming year Spealdng South Florida Mod elers Association Newsletter news Ev erglades other odd places modelers edited Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 $4 per year six issues too covers general interest Free Flight ma terial some CL also much volvement Old-Timer pre-WW II Nostal gia SOs events course theres Terrys priceless way words can top advice Free Flight builders three important things keep light dont let get heavy shouldnt weigh much newsletter will keep FLCLJIDEO REIJIEW Available RC Video Review Magazine 13360 Kingsbury Drive West Palm Beach FL 33414 407790-3435 Plus $250 shipping & handling Canadian add $600 Florida orders add 6% sales tax Vlsa Mastercard accepted $1 995 VOL 6 See building exciting flying featuring Ace RCs Seamaster 120 Balsa USAs Eaa Bipe D&R Aircrafts new 60 size arc Corsair NewARF Corner featuring Hobby Lobbys Telemaster 70 EZs 40 size Extra 230 Plus finishing tips usIng aircraft dope Join us Orlando RC Worlds Fall Festival Fly informed club contest activity area like Thunb Print often carries reprints old magazine articles plans interest covers South North least Northeast ably covered Bob Hatschek Flyoff newsletter Sky-Scrapers established Brooklyn NY 1936 get five issues $10 includes contest sched ules news well original plans arti cles Walter Rozelle pillars strength did Okie Free Flight Flyer newsletter now writes articles Flyoff mostly current topic interest Nostalgia Gas Write RL Hatschek 316 Grosvenor St Douglaston NY 11363 TOPMAC newsletter Topeka Model Aircrafters Club fine generally Free Flight oriented strong Indoor leanings can depend Jack Koehlar keep informed FF action within Manturer Hi Performai~RM~ andraft Cu LPEPPER MODELS INC 2526 Washington DubuqneIA 52001 319/583-4830 176 Model Aviation SPORTOBATIC 79~ 89~ 84 1204-cycle 90 2cycle T 200025003000- OPS 18- NEW 05 BGX1 3500 STINGIER Hid 1ERFORMANCR SLOPE GLIDER Wingspan 74 54 lage 46 AirfoilMod RGI5 Flaperon/Elevator Glass Fuselage Removable Nose Gone heeted Foam Wing Rolled Plan Basic Kit $17500 Moided Glass Wing $20000 Extra 6766 Hwy 0 VERN HUNT Hartland WI 53t29 4141 5e6-3525 Ultimate FOAM CUTTING WIRE Out performs music wire nichrome Pkg 8 Send $400 piun $225 shipping handling Warden WoodworksDealer Inquiries 14935 MarIa Warren MI 40093Invited 3132940890 LATHES ING MACHINES INE SHOP SUPPLIES RIDGE- SHERLINI1 p "The C oftmons IA enotve P0 SOX 536 y tjCANE IN 25526 CATALOG $100 CJCALL FOR PACKAGE PRICES $1995 WE BUILD YOUR HELl TEST YOUR HELl REPAIR YOUR HELl b 322 North 7th St 613 hi ji1 Lehighton Pa 18235 WRITE OR CALL FOR INFORMA TION driving range Topeka KS wind right can very long range deed Ten dollars year Jack 3425 SW Ar rowhead Road Topeka KS 66614-3845 Now come Flightplug newsletter Southern California Ignition Flyers better known SCIF Free Right Old-Timer Editor Ken Sykora also known operator Oldtimer Model Supply Surely have catalog need build Old-Timer stuff Send him couple bucks catalog 6716 Noble Van Nuys CA 91405 want newsletter send $7 Larry Clark 3626 Cadmen Drive Los An geles CA 90027 want newsletter keep informed about Old-Timer contests California full page photos issue RJ Mikkelson photo help wouldnt have lasted long doing column plan month old maga zines editorial essays Ken calls himself King Sugar de scribe mixtures solid advice nostal gia poets touch just right word Maybe just sip cup Novem ber issue goes Todays Free Flight mod eling scene has something everyone ranges happy-go-lucky hedonism OldTimers right across board no-nonsense blood sports reaching technical horizons sometimes wonder ried approaches really far apart downwind Taft chase other day spotted two ships circling off right barn door old Texaco other sleek FAI ship model safely hand shut off bike sat down just drink scene Now could wrong silence watched pair floating formation cloud base thought just instant heard old friend Roomer Thermal softly chuck ling Well thats about issue hope space thing might light bulb head aba feeling have struggling understand pitch/diameter ratio information gave last column just pitch general consider familiar six-inch di ameter three-inch-pitch propeller enlarged twice scale twelve-inch dia meter what pitch answer six-inch pitch three inches understand much else begins make sense D responding advertisers mention read about Model Aviation Cs coq9fr7a4 - 51141/dESFASTEST MOST POWERFULL tiA1521 ENGINES AVAILABLE FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF YOU MAY BE GLAD TEAT YOU DID LOT OF YOU1R COMPETITORS AL READY HAVE THEM HARDENED STEEL CRANK BRONZE BUSHED ROD DUAL BALL BEARINGS PIN MAT FINISH CASE . FOR BEST HEAT DISSIPATION SCHNUERLE PORTED RPM FIGURES ON FAI FUEL NEW HIGH TECH ENGINES FOR THE 90S 049 NORMAL ABC 28K RPM 049 SPEED ABC 35K RPM 061 NORMAL ABC 27K RPM 061 SPEED ABC 35K RPM 09 NORMAL ABC 27K RPM 09 SPEED ABC 35K RPM 15P SPORT S Ba 18K RPM 15 NORMAL ABC 27K RPM 15 SPEED ABC 37K RPM 15 SPEED AAC 37K RPM 15TR DIESEL AAC 23K RPM 2122 BB ABC18KRPM 21SPEED ABC28KRPM 21NMARINE ABC28KRPM 60 22 Ba ABC218K RPM CSG$14200 CSG$14900 CSG$14200 CSG$14600 CSG$13700 CSG$14200 CSG$5595 CSG$12900 CSG$13900 CSA$14900 CSD$16900 CSG$12900 CSG$13900 CSG$14900 CSG$15500 CS1 TUNED PIPE 049061$2900 C59 TUNED PIPE 09$3100 C52 TUNED PIPE 152160$3900 CSH GLOW PLUGS 04915$399 CSR SPEED PAN 04909$3995 CSW SPEED PAN 1521$4695 CSP CARBON RACE OR FAI PROPS$1475 ALL ENGINES ARE TEST RUN BEFORE THEY LEAVE THE FACTORY QUALITY OF WORKMANSHIP GUARANTY 21 MARINE AND 60 22 COME WITH CARBURATORS ALL OTHER ENGINES HAVE UC VENTURI & NEEDLE VAL VE ASSEMBLY 049 THRU 15 HAVE BUTTON HEAD TYPE GLOW PLUGS ALL ENGINES EXCEPT iSP AND 60 COME WITH ALUMINUM SPINNER 21N MARINE GROOVED FOR BELT STARTING NEW 15 COMBAT SPECIAL AND 40 QUICKEE 500 SPECIAL SEND IN YOUR REQUEST SEND NO MONEY YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED WHEN THEY ARE AVAILABLE ABOUT JAN 1591 SEND MAIL ORDERS TO CHEROKEE HILL SOUTH AERO ENGINES LTD 2914 BUCKLEY AVE LAKE WORTH FL 33461 4079656150 FROM 6PM TO 9PM EXCLUSIVE CS DISTRIBUTOR DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER HELP YOUNGSTER LEARN TO FLY Z SEND $500 FOR SHI PPING & HANDLING NAneimFOR COD ADD $450 FLORIDA RES 0 csti wiioi caao uio DENTS ADD 6% SALES TAX CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ORDERS SENT U P rrcAEo ALL ORDERS INSURED AT NO EXTRA COST EXPRA11ON DATE .....iADLIflL.kCQDK-NEW JET ENGINES 26 & 51 LBS THRUST NEW 091525354046SPORT ENGINES FF Duration/Linstrum Continued page 77 should built up like tiny wing LE TE tiny wedge-shape ribs Covered tan balsa-colored tissue carefully random striped fine felt-tip pen will look just like A-grain solid balsa covering weigh about 200 sheets tis sue find lightest Just remember differences amount dye sheet sheet millionth gram thereit adds up finishing spray some thin very clear dope closed room walk through quickly carrying model overhead just once Dont forget detail components Never use music wire LG legsaluminum tub ing will suffice Painted black will ward off sharp-eyed Spirit SAM CDs other nosy inspectors get idea just little effort should producing ships will lit erally float off workbench unless securely tied down summary perhaps should close immortal words famous contest-winning modeler Herman Leadnose Schmedick cried Damn weight full thermals ahead later years sought out retirement job cement truck driver asked ex plain contest-shattering battle cry just said seen light models heavy models never seen thermal weigh model before whisked ship away Swinger salute lighten-up guys GUNFIGHTERS *POSITIVE FEELpr CA RES ADD *USED BY TOP PILOTS625% SALES TAX *FOR FUTABA AIRTRONICS JR OTHERS PLEASE SPECIFY RADIO March 1991 177 NEW FAI TAN RUBBER 1/4 3/16 1/8 thick 1 lb box 81475 lincludes4oz Slick Lubel *1375 no lube k costs *1751 10 lb box- $11000 UPS Delivered Postpaid US via UPS Cal rae add 6% sales tax Made USA Slow cure consistent quality Ask FAI-TAN 89190 catalog lists 100 FF kits CROCKIT HOOKS~ NOW MADE BYFAI~N~ SEND *150 ARSON CATALOGTORRANCE CR9051 0CARSON CA SR1S TEL2131830-8909
Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/03
Page Numbers: 75, 176, 177
IN MY LAST column January photo Bob Beecrofts 1990 United States Free Flight Champs Texaco winner Free Flight Texaco events sort rare needing fine weather space Rules tend local club vary somewhatand vary greatly popular RC Texaco rules have somewhat standardized SAM powerhouse built Beecroft 56-in span larger allowed RC rules uses rotary valve engine op posed reed valve engine required RC rules Beecrofts engine made Cox TD crankcase shaft Kim Kraft needle valve TD venturi stock Cox Texaco Special pis ton cylinder head Cox muffler exhaust conducted piece tubing bottom cowl will little exhaust residue model engine mounted special tank mount designed Sal Taibi also supplied de sign plans ribs sticks engine turns APC 7 x 4 propeller runs seven minutes 15cc Byron 10% nitromethane fuel What craftsman Bob put instru ment panel notes Sal pilot just ride back seat youve got questions sug gest write Bob Beecroft 1014 Daisy Ct Carlsbad CA 92009-4846 Sals address plans etc 4339 Conquista Ave Lakewood CA 90713 Kim Kraft needle valves other specialized competition items OldTimer modem fliers can get Kus tom Kraftsmanship PO Box 3010 Fallbrook CA 92028 catalog just dollar See ad issue Balsa Products Engineering 122 Jansen Ave nue Iselin NJ 08830 has three kits interest Playboy Sr Buzzard Bombshell orig inal size SAM-legal both FF RC Brooklyn Dodger scaled RC 130% gives 71-in span postpaid price $69 used bebut earlier kits didnt have rolled plans shaped lead ing edges machine-cut formers ribs lami nated stabilizer outlines etc what have seen original kits good old days standards wood selection much higher now good old days Enjoy have meant long plug OFB Jim OReillys Cottage Industry list thought done Anyway has list stored home computer names addresses phone numbers products offered garage/basement part-time makers things Free Flight folk need updates list time time pruning off ones no longer swer mail adding new names approp riate So send buck No 10 SASE last column listed two newsletter ad dresses have decided list bunch time Well begin David Mills lOD Pine Circle NE Atlanta GA 30305 editor Thumb Print newsletter Ther mal Thumbers metropolitan Atlanta Continued pnte 176 March 1991 75 Free flit Old-Timers Bill Baker l02 Peter Pa Norman OK 73072 front end Bob Beecrofts Texaco model engine described detail column its Beecroft 049 made up various Cox parts Bob covered Micaflim uaed Du Pont imron paint cowl landing gear plugs brass tubes two legs held together rubberband across belly propeller 56-in-span Old-Timer thoroughiy modern APC 7 x 4 Photo John Oldenkamp Lost Hills California Free Flight site Ed Reuben launching O&R-powered Brooklyn Dodger Ed old flying buddy Sal Taibis Brooklyn NACA days Photo RJ Mikkeison Left Another view Lost Hills site shows Jim Crocket launching Bantam-powered Coronet Jims popular iine rubber winding hooks available FAB Model Suppiy got Bantam newstili box Envy envy envy Right Bud Romak great-flying O&R 23-powered Megow Soaring Eagle well-named airplane has super glide Photos R J Mikkelson models fill need hotdog show-off sport plane Knife edge take-offs flat spins snaps anything can Wing foam Fuselage Tail lite ply balsa Builds quick lands like trainer Flying weight 10 lbs 184 1 13 lbs 192 1 Ohio OHIO SUPERSTAR PRODUCTS INC 1137 6 RIOGEWAY ROADKENSINGTON OHIO 44427 r2l6223-195D 09 Kustom Krsftmsnship 7 05 10 FP ABC Tower Hobbies 8 05 10 FSR/ST X- 11 Americas Hobby Center Diesel 1 PAW 09 Standard/PAW 09 TB/PAW 09 TBR Factory Tuned Eric Clutton also has racing diesel fuel 2 PAW 09 Standard/PAW 09 TBR/PAW 09 TBR Factory Tuned/PAW 09 GY TBR Factory Tune/Cippola 09 ABC/MVVS 09/MK-17 09 Carlson En gine Imports Basically entry-level racing event minimum expertise required minimum effort produce fly equip ment would appreciate evaluation event can remember early Eighties 15 Rat Race involved several down-sized Pan-type racers still incorpor ated pro racer technologies However event Leo describes basic fun-type event Let know feelings Leos proposal As always comments photographs solicited FF Old-Timers/Baker Continued page 75 general interest club Old-Timer has much Old-Timer activity live South east newsletter will keep informed about Free Flight activity club has having lot activity monthly contests etc Six dollars will buy six issues over coming year Spealdng South Florida Mod elers Association Newsletter news Ev erglades other odd places modelers edited Terry Rimert 367 Orange Ave Baldwin FL 32234 $4 per year six issues too covers general interest Free Flight ma terial some CL also much volvement Old-Timer pre-WW II Nostal gia SOs events course theres Terrys priceless way words can top advice Free Flight builders three important things keep light dont let get heavy shouldnt weigh much newsletter will keep FLCLJIDEO REIJIEW Available RC Video Review Magazine 13360 Kingsbury Drive West Palm Beach FL 33414 407790-3435 Plus $250 shipping & handling Canadian add $600 Florida orders add 6% sales tax Vlsa Mastercard accepted $1 995 VOL 6 See building exciting flying featuring Ace RCs Seamaster 120 Balsa USAs Eaa Bipe D&R Aircrafts new 60 size arc Corsair NewARF Corner featuring Hobby Lobbys Telemaster 70 EZs 40 size Extra 230 Plus finishing tips usIng aircraft dope Join us Orlando RC Worlds Fall Festival Fly informed club contest activity area like Thunb Print often carries reprints old magazine articles plans interest covers South North least Northeast ably covered Bob Hatschek Flyoff newsletter Sky-Scrapers established Brooklyn NY 1936 get five issues $10 includes contest sched ules news well original plans arti cles Walter Rozelle pillars strength did Okie Free Flight Flyer newsletter now writes articles Flyoff mostly current topic interest Nostalgia Gas Write RL Hatschek 316 Grosvenor St Douglaston NY 11363 TOPMAC newsletter Topeka Model Aircrafters Club fine generally Free Flight oriented strong Indoor leanings can depend Jack Koehlar keep informed FF action within Manturer Hi 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