Free Flight THIS IS THE TIME year relax build ing something light easy light diffi cult thinking about next years fantastic outdoor scale ship. important pick ship really like Choose something youre almost capable Stretch little have round up documentation get kit plans maybe alter some agree proof scale might want some advice certain ~grey~ areas construction should know exactly going build before start Allow yourself time select proper materials tools Maybe means saving money air brush youre ready start paint ing can instead start spraying save lot weight Allow time right Have ever used India Ink mark off control surfaces Sometimes can bleed under tissue soak wood very messy looking say least Wash out India Ink Testors Plastic Solvent wont attack either butyrate nitrate dope model ce ment Its good wetting agent seems bleach out stain Just apply liberally affected area hold inverted stained side down wipe cotton swab Artist Bill Caldwell big Texas buddy has come up cartoon situation match some topics have discussed previous issues intend write about fu ture Id like give readers opportunity name character appears car toon Im going run little name calling contest person submits best name decide whats bestand yes Bill may enter will receive mint condition Cleveland Kit #IT-77 Its 30 wingspan kit Curtiss P-40 real collectors item Second prize ticket offbeat concert three hours cello solo abandoned Grand Trunk RR Sta tion Detroit Ive avid enthusiast Rubber Scale Racers several years Racers something special provided aviation heroes ex citement helped develop better machines did guns bombs unusual shapes brilliant color schemes too stable layouts challenge build fly Scale/Sport Well several years ago Lin Reichel worlds special people belong FA C Flying Aces Club decided promote building racers having event contest directing event success idea nourished same people gave us P-Nut scale soon grew Thomp son Trophy Event flown contests east midwest west coast has recently joined fun think great However comes something prompted rule makers ban undercambered airfoils event due respect very able individuals must disagree rule have snarly racer much wing penalize wings efficiency dont have use scale airfoil just airfoil will long isnt undercam bered Does undercambered wing detract scale appearance Very little much less enlarged stabilizer lack landing Ralph D Kuenz gear Neither real ships equipped 12 ft props launched giants Some rubber-powered racers flown today may launched giants model world notwith standing somewhat smaller ideas wing airfoils 33 Above The real Prest Baby Pursuit really looked like thisl Model 18 incher Pres Bruning blue silver flies excellently its 1 oz weightl Below Exquisite Bede 4 Bob Clemens flies well looksand has very good indeed photos Bob Mosher continued page 79 Hute float-equipped Zero Rudy Kiulber anotner gooa flier Choose best name chap youll win prize February 1976 FF Sport/Kuenz continued page 33 recent issue Air Classics magazine con tained article Peter Westburg Air Transport Meteor Complete superb draw ings Mr Westburg noted Meteor excellent model subject example built Walt Eggert won National Model Championships three times introduces Walt Eggert offers tip trimming free flight biplanes Always rig model incidence lower wing upper wing regardless stagger Generally practice full-size aircraft carry incidence forward wing usually upper wing aircraft approaches stall forward wing stalls first shifting center lift rearward nose drops stopping stall model however would mean suddenly flying low-wing monoplane lot structure drag above CG very unstable configuration however cause lower wing stall first flying high wing parasol very stable type Seems make good sense address 14645 Stahelin Detroit Mich 48223 CL Navy Carrier/Perry continued page 27 able assist Windsor Model Airplane Club provided judging expertise De troit Carrier Team brought deck labor needed set up pack things away offered contestants winners mostly Detroit Carrier Team received beautiful walnut trophies worthy best efforts nice gesture Canadian hosts special trophy best non-winning score posted junior age groups combined younger flyers appreciated Next year Canadian Nats move way Out west will too distant us returns London area am sure hosts can again assured strong Carrier entry Flying conditions good though heat humidity bit high side As might expected humidity trash barrel recipient couple hun dred cooked glow plugs wind ever present steady too strong no crashed result event has its share problems nice weather makes its contribution affairs several measures success contest measure trip worth effort method evaluating count number entries Since deck used minute safe say enough Another standard compare winners scores other contests compare against national records readers may make own comparisons scores 569 Class 1 588 Class II 383 Profile None flights easy winner because second third place flights few points off pace An other measure success attitude contestants commendable Nearly everyone commented relaxed atmos phere too hot get excited most-wanted glow plug line model industry now available better dealers everywhere plug re sponsible * top finishes local national world meet has flown * a revolutionary new standard engine performance * a de-limiting factor engine design modification Users report faster reliable starts. smoother idle transition through power ranges greater stamina longer life. dependable flight time Have ever seen new Carrier record printed Competition Newsletter won dered set what equipment used am going try keep posted what being used set records broke both Class II Open records Dayton Ohio last September Dave Walhick set Class II record 64243 moved Class record up 62514 Dave used 33-in-span Guardian small normal Class II standards about 165 sq wing area Daves engine Rossi 60 swinging Rev-Up 10-8W Super M prop burning mixture 70% nitromethane 10% proylene oxide 20% oil Speed control means fuel meter exhaust slide using crankcase pressure Fox idle-bar glow plug 33-in Guardian available Model plugs GJoBees secret plugs unique design patent pending featuring superior hightemperature glass seals flat-wound spiral glow element positioned closer fuel quicker ignition increased RPM Try GloBee racing R/C sport models next flight Youll see hear feel difference GloBee can make Youll discover preferred nations best flyers . g called plug champions Airplane News plan #173 used Short Seamew 140 sq wing area larger engine Supertigre G40 ABC ST Mag throttle pen-bladder fuel tank Fuel plug same Dave used have having good luck Top Flite props lately using 8-8 made l0-8 speed prop will discuss fuel system throttle used next column Seamew plans available ModelAviat ion plan #101 What opinions whether Profile Carrier models should look like real airplanes Joe Koch Levittown Penn wrote does think either outlines paint schemes necessary Other Carrier modelers myself included would like see some realism return Profile event February 1976 79 put sting engine DIVISION OF EMERSON ELECTRIC CO 6000 Fmrnview Ava. Cincinnati Ohio 45212
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/02
Page Numbers: 33, 79
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/02
Page Numbers: 33, 79
Free Flight THIS IS THE TIME year relax build ing something light easy light diffi cult thinking about next years fantastic outdoor scale ship. important pick ship really like Choose something youre almost capable Stretch little have round up documentation get kit plans maybe alter some agree proof scale might want some advice certain ~grey~ areas construction should know exactly going build before start Allow yourself time select proper materials tools Maybe means saving money air brush youre ready start paint ing can instead start spraying save lot weight Allow time right Have ever used India Ink mark off control surfaces Sometimes can bleed under tissue soak wood very messy looking say least Wash out India Ink Testors Plastic Solvent wont attack either butyrate nitrate dope model ce ment Its good wetting agent seems bleach out stain Just apply liberally affected area hold inverted stained side down wipe cotton swab Artist Bill Caldwell big Texas buddy has come up cartoon situation match some topics have discussed previous issues intend write about fu ture Id like give readers opportunity name character appears car toon Im going run little name calling contest person submits best name decide whats bestand yes Bill may enter will receive mint condition Cleveland Kit #IT-77 Its 30 wingspan kit Curtiss P-40 real collectors item Second prize ticket offbeat concert three hours cello solo abandoned Grand Trunk RR Sta tion Detroit Ive avid enthusiast Rubber Scale Racers several years Racers something special provided aviation heroes ex citement helped develop better machines did guns bombs unusual shapes brilliant color schemes too stable layouts challenge build fly Scale/Sport Well several years ago Lin Reichel worlds special people belong FA C Flying Aces Club decided promote building racers having event contest directing event success idea nourished same people gave us P-Nut scale soon grew Thomp son Trophy Event flown contests east midwest west coast has recently joined fun think great However comes something prompted rule makers ban undercambered airfoils event due respect very able individuals must disagree rule have snarly racer much wing penalize wings efficiency dont have use scale airfoil just airfoil will long isnt undercam bered Does undercambered wing detract scale appearance Very little much less enlarged stabilizer lack landing Ralph D Kuenz gear Neither real ships equipped 12 ft props launched giants Some rubber-powered racers flown today may launched giants model world notwith standing somewhat smaller ideas wing airfoils 33 Above The real Prest Baby Pursuit really looked like thisl Model 18 incher Pres Bruning blue silver flies excellently its 1 oz weightl Below Exquisite Bede 4 Bob Clemens flies well looksand has very good indeed photos Bob Mosher continued page 79 Hute float-equipped Zero Rudy Kiulber anotner gooa flier Choose best name chap youll win prize February 1976 FF Sport/Kuenz continued page 33 recent issue Air Classics magazine con tained article Peter Westburg Air Transport Meteor Complete superb draw ings Mr Westburg noted Meteor excellent model subject example built Walt Eggert won National Model Championships three times introduces Walt Eggert offers tip trimming free flight biplanes Always rig model incidence lower wing upper wing regardless stagger Generally practice full-size aircraft carry incidence forward wing usually upper wing aircraft approaches stall forward wing stalls first shifting center lift rearward nose drops stopping stall model however would mean suddenly flying low-wing monoplane lot structure drag above CG very unstable configuration however cause lower wing stall first flying high wing parasol very stable type Seems make good sense address 14645 Stahelin Detroit Mich 48223 CL Navy Carrier/Perry continued page 27 able assist Windsor Model Airplane Club provided judging expertise De troit Carrier Team brought deck labor needed set up pack things away offered contestants winners mostly Detroit Carrier Team received beautiful walnut trophies worthy best efforts nice gesture Canadian hosts special trophy best non-winning score posted junior age groups combined younger flyers appreciated Next year Canadian Nats move way Out west will too distant us returns London area am sure hosts can again assured strong Carrier entry Flying conditions good though heat humidity bit high side As might expected humidity trash barrel recipient couple hun dred cooked glow plugs wind ever present steady too strong no crashed result event has its share problems nice weather makes its contribution affairs several measures success contest measure trip worth effort method evaluating count number entries Since deck used minute safe say enough Another standard compare winners scores other contests compare against national records readers may make own comparisons scores 569 Class 1 588 Class II 383 Profile None flights easy winner because second third place flights few points off pace An other measure success attitude contestants commendable Nearly everyone commented relaxed atmos phere too hot get excited most-wanted glow plug line model industry now available better dealers everywhere plug re sponsible * top finishes local national world meet has flown * a revolutionary new standard engine performance * a de-limiting factor engine design modification Users report faster reliable starts. smoother idle transition through power ranges greater stamina longer life. dependable flight time Have ever seen new Carrier record printed Competition Newsletter won dered set what equipment used am going try keep posted what being used set records broke both Class II Open records Dayton Ohio last September Dave Walhick set Class II record 64243 moved Class record up 62514 Dave used 33-in-span Guardian small normal Class II standards about 165 sq wing area Daves engine Rossi 60 swinging Rev-Up 10-8W Super M prop burning mixture 70% nitromethane 10% proylene oxide 20% oil Speed control means fuel meter exhaust slide using crankcase pressure Fox idle-bar glow plug 33-in Guardian available Model plugs GJoBees secret plugs unique design patent pending featuring superior hightemperature glass seals flat-wound spiral glow element positioned closer fuel quicker ignition increased RPM Try GloBee racing R/C sport models next flight Youll see hear feel difference GloBee can make Youll discover preferred nations best flyers . g called plug champions Airplane News plan #173 used Short Seamew 140 sq wing area larger engine Supertigre G40 ABC ST Mag throttle pen-bladder fuel tank Fuel plug same Dave used have having good luck Top Flite props lately using 8-8 made l0-8 speed prop will discuss fuel system throttle used next column Seamew plans available ModelAviat ion plan #101 What opinions whether Profile Carrier models should look like real airplanes Joe Koch Levittown Penn wrote does think either outlines paint schemes necessary Other Carrier modelers myself included would like see some realism return Profile event February 1976 79 put sting engine DIVISION OF EMERSON ELECTRIC CO 6000 Fmrnview Ava. Cincinnati Ohio 45212
