FREE FLIGHT SPORT SCALE LUDDITES AND CYBER-BEAVERS seem two emerging groups Free Flight FF Scalers Luddites named Ned Ludds machinerysmashing followers early days Industrial Revolution contend time spent computer time away building board flying field Cyber-Beavers treasure computers fingertip access plans online catalogs research pictures worldwide correspondence other FF Scalers news heart Luddites head line Beavers dont own computer colleges libraries copy stores have use own computer can add modem hook up telephone line Yellow Pages can put touch computer service server can tell you need know about going line online services will cost about $20 per month flat-rate local telephone service will put touch world E-mail typed messages sent anywhere world same cost calling corner grocery included price online services can come itself free dont mind commercials Once have E-mail access can contact modeling buddies abroad will able share information quickly cheaply will hard imagine life Finding new Web sites electronic pages Internet brings wealth treasures including pictures news modeling supplies documentation other interesting items day got line found newsgroup about 20 Flying Aces share stories tips philosophies member looking way make 80 louvers latest model put out query group via E-mail dozen suggestions some worlds best builders landed screen same day checked out Hannans Runways new Web page place find information about businesses persons clubs etc http/pagesprodigycomlrunway/runwayhtm tried some its links key takes other sites worldwide associated FF Scale full-scale aviation address connected hours neat browsing businesses now give Web site addresses ads can access catalogs order merchandise amazing ease Academy Model Aeronautics AMA line can send messages expressing views After little cyberspace tour staunch Luddite may have admit plenty worthwhile stuff out Oh Thats Cold received E-mail message Cyber Beaver Ralph Hebron England day enjoying perfect flying day favorite grassy field testing new CO2 model Walking back retrieval Ralph felt sudden tingling sensation leg became burning pain immediately dawned him white cloud issuing area trousers pocket might have something discomfort panic mode dropped trousers spot shook CO2 charger out onto grass breathing monumental sigh relief because . own personal undercarriage saved very chilling experience lady walking dog happened pass moment Nice evening Ralph offered suavely am standing replied Ralph hurriedly covered himself Red-faced hurriedly grabbed charger model hopped bike pedaled home high speed Following inquiry wife come home hot flushed grass falling out trousers confessed Ralphs lessons-to-be-learned follows 1 Always ensure CO2 bulb secure charger 2 want . continue furthering species never store charger pocket 3 perfect flying day has uncanny ability bite you least expect Ralph lost model following weekend nineminute OGS [Out Sight] Droopy Silk Nat Comfort sent note saying Thai Silk April column tightened up nicely model drooped after doping same experience about 10 years ago leading brand expensive Japanese silk have also good results brand am sure whether blame silk dope what silk drooped loosened applied damp silk attached nitrate dope thinner brush pulled tight again result fine August 1997 115 Gasparin C02-powered Avro triplane Franisek Barta Pardurice Czech Republic Model has eight-inch span Photo courtesy Franz Mueller Authors wife Phyllis holds silk-covered Rogerson Wasp 1936 Canadian Wakefield Cup winner Taft Would great homebuilt having difficulties caused drooping make sure dope non-tautening variety brand dope once used supposed raw nitrate maximumtightening product acted like plasticised dope reduces tautening prevent warps Aside retightening silk after doping did could apply hair-dryer warmth cold and/or damp live Silk Seems Chinese Silk Jim Adams wrote Thai Silk cheap Japanese Silk $1475/yd made China opines Japanese Silks high price attributed middlemans commission Though praising Thai Chinese Silk Jim bemoans fact new product does approach quality silk few years ago really came Japan Jim quotes Sal Taibi saying Thai Silk tightlywoven little hard shrink further Still Sal uses non-tautening dope Hmm Polyspan Update Sal Fruciano Starline International company sells Polyspan highly-touted synthetic heatshrink covering asked correct impression gave concerning price Polyspan comes roll $15 per-yard price about $7 local hobby shop doesnt carry 116 Model Aviation with-Model Contest first place Herb Weisss Palos Verdes Pen CA cat PC nearly-finished Antoinette Monobloc Bob Hanford Tulsa OK garnered fourth place photo V-Witt profile actually piloted Charley flea Left Third place Mike Zands Independence OH aerodynamics lesson Rearwin Speedster two eager students Ben Sidney Runner-up John Kopotnaks Waterford CT Kitty dime-scale Photo contest fifth place goes Jane Schlosbergs Scottsdale Stinson 105 John edits Wingover8 Walibangers AZ Nesmith Cougar 20-pound Maine Coon Cat Dolly call Sal 602 865-3220 sent sample slightly heavier Japanese tissue much tougher looks like silk model Airspan Report Bill Baker sent report Dave Larkin Ottawa about new product called Airspan synthetic fiber heat-shrink covering 20%-30% lighter Polyspan comes eight colors requires about two thinned coats dope use makes Airspan brittle suitable models youd normally use Japanese tissue Since Airspan porous can attached dope Dave says torsion- punctureresistant Polyspan dont know get US Im sure major hobby suppliers has see Cottage Wings Cottage Wings Resource Guide Will Continue Cottage Wings invaluable source plans materials documentation clubs other information cant find elsewhere constantly updated annotated maximum value Free Flight Scale modelers Thanks go out modelers offered continue guide Carlo Godel 5726 Case Ave North Hollywood CA 91601 new editor no policy changes dollar barely covers printing self-addressed 9A x 4 envelope 55 postage will still get copy understand couple modelers have posted Cottage Wings Internet great may out-of-date neither Carlo nor involved Pet-with-Model Winners Congratulations entered photo contest pictures inspiring wish space print Special mentions go Len Sherman Douglas 0-47 dog Mollie next time Ill include dog panel judges Bill Funcke Corhen Ace faithfully guarded feline friend Queen Sammi Count Alex Pisana Auster Awkward being eaten pet shrew Eric Until next time take plenty cold drinks flying field keep Tan II out sun squint down wings make sure havent picked up warps ole Sot Send military-related model photos etc co-columnist Fernando Ramos 19361 South Mesa Dr Villa Park CA 92667 Ill take rest Al reliable power system set-ups send 0/S 91 engine Dynamax fan pipe will assemble adjust teat fly $7500 labor Also ask about Building Service Jets Warbirds Helicopters Bob Fiorenze 407-330-1448 Send $300 Illustrated Product Catalog P 0 Box 953042 Lake Mary FL 32795 Giant Scale Plans Hostetler Send SASE Wendell Hostetlers Plans 1041 Heatherwood C Orville OH 44667 phone 330-682-8896 fax 330683-5357 Vist us http//wwwaero sportscom/whplans Free Flight Timers SASE Texas Timers 3317 Pine Timbers Johnson City TN 37604 423-2826423 Make Real Decals computer printer Send $1000 introductory kit LABCO Dept MA 27563 Dover Warren Ml 48093 http//wwwmichcom/-labco/ Affordable CNC Mill Lathe Sherline retrofit ready use Information 847-998-0821 Silent Flight -- magazine Model Gliding Electric Soaring issue covers aspects hobby both beginners experts Try year subscription 7 issues special AMA rate $35 Send check payable Wise Owl Publications 4314 W 238th Street Suite Torrance CA 90505-4509 310375-6258 Area 51 Hobbies Custom Isolated Motor Mounts $4995 RC Parts & Accessories Tools Hobby Shop Specializing Torx Drive Systems Catalog $200 Send Area 51 Hobbies P 0 Box 3121 Orange CA 92865 Golden Age Reproductions Catalog 212 plans 32 kits canopies decals tissue $300 PO Box 1685 Andover MA 01810 Wanted Model engines race cars before 1950 Don Blackburn P0 Box 15143 Amarillo TX 79105 806-622-1657 Guide Computer R/C Systems- invaluable 190page book Don Edberg Team Futaba describes everything about programmable systems work sport fun-fly pattern sailpianes helicopter model setup instructions illustrations detailed explanations functions 21 custom programmable mixer examples model trimming RC system maintenance troubleshooting radio owner should have Guide prospective owners become smart buyers learning what everything means Only $1995 including Priority Mail delivery Dynamic Modelling 4922-3G Rochelle Ave Irvine CA 92604-2941 tollfree 888-770-1812 email don.edberg@compuservecom Credit cards accepted McClain Wing Cores will custom cut wing cores order information call fax 509-536-9454 write 4616 East 7th Spokane WA 99212 Attention Byron MIG-15 F-lB builders potential builders Convert new existing jet use Ramtec Dynamax fans outstanding performance Send SASE further information Performance Plus Products 28 High Street Unit G Norwalk CT 06851 Tel/Fax 203-838-0786 Helicopter School Five days Hands instruction X-CeIl helicopters Futaba JR Radios Small classes tailored meet individual needs beginning expert Includes meals lodging Over 520 Satisfied Students 23 countries 44 States logging 20000 flights last seven years Located 67 acre airport used exclusively R/C training Owned operated Ernie Huber five time National Helicopter Champion Designer Send Free information class schedule NOWl R/C Flight Training Center PO Box 727 Crescent City FL 32112 Ph# 800-452-1677 Fax 904-698-4724 Outside US Phone 904-698-4275 WWWRC HELICOPTERCOM Gee Bee Plans used Full-Scale Benjamin R-2 & Eicher/Kimball Z Ten rare airplanes 1/3-1/24 Scale Plans Catalog/News $400 Vein Clements 308 Palo Alto Caidwell ID 83605 208-459-7608 Aviation Modeler International everyone interested building flying model aircraft 100-page issue packed up-to-date information full color Two Free Plans year subscription- $64 VisaIMC accepted send check payable Wise Owl Publications 4314 W 238th Street Suite Torrance CA 90505-4509 310-375-6258 Forget Bernoulli Learn airplanes really fly Newtonian Aerodynamics Fundamentals 120 pages 85 illustrations Regenerative Press 1900 Romine Road Anderson IN 46011 $1700 postpaid US $22 Canadian Giant Scale Sailplane kits sale cost Sailpianes Unlimited Ltd Phone 212-879-1634 Fax 212-535-5295 wwwsailplanescom Aircraft Sale 30% Godfrey Ultimate Precision Eagle 42 TOC Hyde mount Keviar supergear Titanium hardware Aircraft good condition ready fly Without radio 42% Ole Tiger Formula 1 Laski Webra Bully 75 CC Fourth place Silver Madera 95 First place Silver Arizona 96 Seventh place Gold Madera 96 Ready install radio go race Mike Hatfield 1121 East 3rd Aye Mesa Arizona 85204 602-644-7770 Pulsar XP 1/3 Scale Epoxy Fuselage 96 wingspan Easy Build-Fly Aerogiass Models 214 Park Manor Columbia IL 62236 618-281-7220 Sale 1/3 Scale Davis Acro Pro Bob Godfrey kit completely finished ready fly Includes 42 cu 3W-70 glow engine JR 6 Ch XF622 Transmitter TME Smoke System 9825 wingspan 23 Ibs 1710 sq wing area Call Robert Drexler 59 Jacob Dr Harrison OH 45030 513367-5596 Antique Ignition Glow Parts Catalog 1/2 thick timers needle valves pistons tanks spark plugs race car parts Engine plans Engines Covered $1000 pp US Foreign $2000 Chris Rosabach 135 Richwood Drive Gloveraville NY 12078 Model Warplanes 1996 10000 plans kits photos SASE John Fredriksen 461 Loring Salem MA 01970 Classified advertising msst paid advance rate $51 per word Please make yosr check payable Model Aviation mail check asd pristed copy yosr ad See Schrock Hohhy Advertising 151 OttSt Harrisonberg VA 228tt Ad paymestmsstbe received bythe 15th thethird mesth precedingthe issuedate Forexample July l5torthe Octoherisese Adswill printed first come first served basis space permits Ads way run wore month time Multiply cost ad times semher mosths ad will run isclsde initial payment Count initials nembers phose nembers address city state zip code word Questions about Classified ads should directed Sue Schrock 541-434-1350 August1997 117
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/08
Page Numbers: 115, 116, 117
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/08
Page Numbers: 115, 116, 117
FREE FLIGHT SPORT SCALE LUDDITES AND CYBER-BEAVERS seem two emerging groups Free Flight FF Scalers Luddites named Ned Ludds machinerysmashing followers early days Industrial Revolution contend time spent computer time away building board flying field Cyber-Beavers treasure computers fingertip access plans online catalogs research pictures worldwide correspondence other FF Scalers news heart Luddites head line Beavers dont own computer colleges libraries copy stores have use own computer can add modem hook up telephone line Yellow Pages can put touch computer service server can tell you need know about going line online services will cost about $20 per month flat-rate local telephone service will put touch world E-mail typed messages sent anywhere world same cost calling corner grocery included price online services can come itself free dont mind commercials Once have E-mail access can contact modeling buddies abroad will able share information quickly cheaply will hard imagine life Finding new Web sites electronic pages Internet brings wealth treasures including pictures news modeling supplies documentation other interesting items day got line found newsgroup about 20 Flying Aces share stories tips philosophies member looking way make 80 louvers latest model put out query group via E-mail dozen suggestions some worlds best builders landed screen same day checked out Hannans Runways new Web page place find information about businesses persons clubs etc http/pagesprodigycomlrunway/runwayhtm tried some its links key takes other sites worldwide associated FF Scale full-scale aviation address connected hours neat browsing businesses now give Web site addresses ads can access catalogs order merchandise amazing ease Academy Model Aeronautics AMA line can send messages expressing views After little cyberspace tour staunch Luddite may have admit plenty worthwhile stuff out Oh Thats Cold received E-mail message Cyber Beaver Ralph Hebron England day enjoying perfect flying day favorite grassy field testing new CO2 model Walking back retrieval Ralph felt sudden tingling sensation leg became burning pain immediately dawned him white cloud issuing area trousers pocket might have something discomfort panic mode dropped trousers spot shook CO2 charger out onto grass breathing monumental sigh relief because . own personal undercarriage saved very chilling experience lady walking dog happened pass moment Nice evening Ralph offered suavely am standing replied Ralph hurriedly covered himself Red-faced hurriedly grabbed charger model hopped bike pedaled home high speed Following inquiry wife come home hot flushed grass falling out trousers confessed Ralphs lessons-to-be-learned follows 1 Always ensure CO2 bulb secure charger 2 want . continue furthering species never store charger pocket 3 perfect flying day has uncanny ability bite you least expect Ralph lost model following weekend nineminute OGS [Out Sight] Droopy Silk Nat Comfort sent note saying Thai Silk April column tightened up nicely model drooped after doping same experience about 10 years ago leading brand expensive Japanese silk have also good results brand am sure whether blame silk dope what silk drooped loosened applied damp silk attached nitrate dope thinner brush pulled tight again result fine August 1997 115 Gasparin C02-powered Avro triplane Franisek Barta Pardurice Czech Republic Model has eight-inch span Photo courtesy Franz Mueller Authors wife Phyllis holds silk-covered Rogerson Wasp 1936 Canadian Wakefield Cup winner Taft Would great homebuilt having difficulties caused drooping make sure dope non-tautening variety brand dope once used supposed raw nitrate maximumtightening product acted like plasticised dope reduces tautening prevent warps Aside retightening silk after doping did could apply hair-dryer warmth cold and/or damp live Silk Seems Chinese Silk Jim Adams wrote Thai Silk cheap Japanese Silk $1475/yd made China opines Japanese Silks high price attributed middlemans commission Though praising Thai Chinese Silk Jim bemoans fact new product does approach quality silk few years ago really came Japan Jim quotes Sal Taibi saying Thai Silk tightlywoven little hard shrink further Still Sal uses non-tautening dope Hmm Polyspan Update Sal Fruciano Starline International company sells Polyspan highly-touted synthetic heatshrink covering asked correct impression gave concerning price Polyspan comes roll $15 per-yard price about $7 local hobby shop doesnt carry 116 Model Aviation with-Model Contest first place Herb Weisss Palos Verdes Pen CA cat PC nearly-finished Antoinette Monobloc Bob Hanford Tulsa OK garnered fourth place photo V-Witt profile actually piloted Charley flea Left Third place Mike Zands Independence OH aerodynamics lesson Rearwin Speedster two eager students Ben Sidney Runner-up John Kopotnaks Waterford CT Kitty dime-scale Photo contest fifth place goes Jane Schlosbergs Scottsdale Stinson 105 John edits Wingover8 Walibangers AZ Nesmith Cougar 20-pound Maine Coon Cat Dolly call Sal 602 865-3220 sent sample slightly heavier Japanese tissue much tougher looks like silk model Airspan Report Bill Baker sent report Dave Larkin Ottawa about new product called Airspan synthetic fiber heat-shrink covering 20%-30% lighter Polyspan comes eight colors requires about two thinned coats dope use makes Airspan brittle suitable models youd normally use Japanese tissue Since Airspan porous can attached dope Dave says torsion- punctureresistant Polyspan dont know get US Im sure major hobby suppliers has see Cottage Wings Cottage Wings Resource Guide Will Continue Cottage Wings invaluable source plans materials documentation clubs other information cant find elsewhere constantly updated annotated maximum value Free Flight Scale modelers Thanks go out modelers offered continue guide Carlo Godel 5726 Case Ave North Hollywood CA 91601 new editor no policy changes dollar barely covers printing self-addressed 9A x 4 envelope 55 postage will still get copy understand couple modelers have posted Cottage Wings Internet great may out-of-date neither Carlo nor involved Pet-with-Model Winners Congratulations entered photo contest pictures inspiring wish space print Special mentions go Len Sherman Douglas 0-47 dog Mollie next time Ill include dog panel judges Bill Funcke Corhen Ace faithfully guarded feline friend Queen Sammi Count Alex Pisana Auster Awkward being eaten pet shrew Eric Until next time take plenty cold drinks flying field keep Tan II out sun squint down wings make sure havent picked up warps ole Sot Send military-related model photos etc co-columnist Fernando Ramos 19361 South Mesa Dr Villa Park CA 92667 Ill take rest Al reliable power system set-ups send 0/S 91 engine Dynamax fan pipe will assemble adjust teat fly $7500 labor Also ask about Building Service Jets Warbirds Helicopters Bob Fiorenze 407-330-1448 Send $300 Illustrated Product Catalog P 0 Box 953042 Lake Mary FL 32795 Giant Scale Plans Hostetler Send SASE Wendell Hostetlers Plans 1041 Heatherwood C Orville OH 44667 phone 330-682-8896 fax 330683-5357 Vist us http//wwwaero sportscom/whplans Free Flight Timers SASE Texas Timers 3317 Pine Timbers Johnson City TN 37604 423-2826423 Make Real Decals computer printer Send $1000 introductory kit LABCO Dept MA 27563 Dover Warren Ml 48093 http//wwwmichcom/-labco/ Affordable CNC Mill Lathe Sherline retrofit ready use Information 847-998-0821 Silent Flight -- magazine Model Gliding Electric Soaring issue covers aspects hobby both beginners experts Try year subscription 7 issues special AMA rate $35 Send check payable Wise Owl Publications 4314 W 238th Street Suite Torrance CA 90505-4509 310375-6258 Area 51 Hobbies Custom Isolated Motor Mounts $4995 RC Parts & Accessories Tools Hobby Shop Specializing Torx Drive Systems Catalog $200 Send Area 51 Hobbies P 0 Box 3121 Orange CA 92865 Golden Age Reproductions Catalog 212 plans 32 kits canopies decals tissue $300 PO Box 1685 Andover MA 01810 Wanted Model engines race cars before 1950 Don Blackburn P0 Box 15143 Amarillo TX 79105 806-622-1657 Guide Computer R/C Systems- invaluable 190page book Don Edberg Team Futaba describes everything about programmable systems work sport fun-fly pattern sailpianes helicopter model setup instructions illustrations detailed explanations functions 21 custom programmable mixer examples model trimming RC system maintenance troubleshooting radio owner should have Guide prospective owners become smart buyers learning what everything means Only $1995 including Priority Mail delivery Dynamic Modelling 4922-3G Rochelle Ave Irvine CA 92604-2941 tollfree 888-770-1812 email don.edberg@compuservecom Credit cards accepted McClain Wing Cores will custom cut wing cores order information call fax 509-536-9454 write 4616 East 7th Spokane WA 99212 Attention Byron MIG-15 F-lB builders potential builders Convert new existing jet use Ramtec Dynamax fans outstanding performance Send SASE further information Performance Plus Products 28 High Street Unit G Norwalk CT 06851 Tel/Fax 203-838-0786 Helicopter School Five days Hands instruction X-CeIl helicopters Futaba JR Radios Small classes tailored meet individual needs beginning expert Includes meals lodging Over 520 Satisfied Students 23 countries 44 States logging 20000 flights last seven years Located 67 acre airport used exclusively R/C training Owned operated Ernie Huber five time National Helicopter Champion Designer Send Free information class schedule NOWl R/C Flight Training Center PO Box 727 Crescent City FL 32112 Ph# 800-452-1677 Fax 904-698-4724 Outside US Phone 904-698-4275 WWWRC HELICOPTERCOM Gee Bee Plans used Full-Scale Benjamin R-2 & Eicher/Kimball Z Ten rare airplanes 1/3-1/24 Scale Plans Catalog/News $400 Vein Clements 308 Palo Alto Caidwell ID 83605 208-459-7608 Aviation Modeler International everyone interested building flying model aircraft 100-page issue packed up-to-date information full color Two Free Plans year subscription- $64 VisaIMC accepted send check payable Wise Owl Publications 4314 W 238th Street Suite Torrance CA 90505-4509 310-375-6258 Forget Bernoulli Learn airplanes really fly Newtonian Aerodynamics Fundamentals 120 pages 85 illustrations Regenerative Press 1900 Romine Road Anderson IN 46011 $1700 postpaid US $22 Canadian Giant Scale Sailplane kits sale cost Sailpianes Unlimited Ltd Phone 212-879-1634 Fax 212-535-5295 wwwsailplanescom Aircraft Sale 30% Godfrey Ultimate Precision Eagle 42 TOC Hyde mount Keviar supergear Titanium hardware Aircraft good condition ready fly Without radio 42% Ole Tiger Formula 1 Laski Webra Bully 75 CC Fourth place Silver Madera 95 First place Silver Arizona 96 Seventh place Gold Madera 96 Ready install radio go race Mike Hatfield 1121 East 3rd Aye Mesa Arizona 85204 602-644-7770 Pulsar XP 1/3 Scale Epoxy Fuselage 96 wingspan Easy Build-Fly Aerogiass Models 214 Park Manor Columbia IL 62236 618-281-7220 Sale 1/3 Scale Davis Acro Pro Bob Godfrey kit completely finished ready fly Includes 42 cu 3W-70 glow engine JR 6 Ch XF622 Transmitter TME Smoke System 9825 wingspan 23 Ibs 1710 sq wing area Call Robert Drexler 59 Jacob Dr Harrison OH 45030 513367-5596 Antique Ignition Glow Parts Catalog 1/2 thick timers needle valves pistons tanks spark plugs race car parts Engine plans Engines Covered $1000 pp US Foreign $2000 Chris Rosabach 135 Richwood Drive Gloveraville NY 12078 Model Warplanes 1996 10000 plans kits photos SASE John Fredriksen 461 Loring Salem MA 01970 Classified advertising msst paid advance rate $51 per word Please make yosr check payable Model Aviation mail check asd pristed copy yosr ad See Schrock Hohhy Advertising 151 OttSt Harrisonberg VA 228tt Ad paymestmsstbe received bythe 15th thethird mesth precedingthe issuedate Forexample July l5torthe Octoherisese Adswill printed first come first served basis space permits Ads way run wore month time Multiply cost ad times semher mosths ad will run isclsde initial payment Count initials nembers phose nembers address city state zip code word Questions about Classified ads should directed Sue Schrock 541-434-1350 August1997 117
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/08
Page Numbers: 115, 116, 117
FREE FLIGHT SPORT SCALE LUDDITES AND CYBER-BEAVERS seem two emerging groups Free Flight FF Scalers Luddites named Ned Ludds machinerysmashing followers early days Industrial Revolution contend time spent computer time away building board flying field Cyber-Beavers treasure computers fingertip access plans online catalogs research pictures worldwide correspondence other FF Scalers news heart Luddites head line Beavers dont own computer colleges libraries copy stores have use own computer can add modem hook up telephone line Yellow Pages can put touch computer service server can tell you need know about going line online services will cost about $20 per month flat-rate local telephone service will put touch world E-mail typed messages sent anywhere world same cost calling corner grocery included price online services can come itself free dont mind commercials Once have E-mail access can contact modeling buddies abroad will able share information quickly cheaply will hard imagine life Finding new Web sites electronic pages Internet brings wealth treasures including pictures news modeling supplies documentation other interesting items day got line found newsgroup about 20 Flying Aces share stories tips philosophies member looking way make 80 louvers latest model put out query group via E-mail dozen suggestions some worlds best builders landed screen same day checked out Hannans Runways new Web page place find information about businesses persons clubs etc http/pagesprodigycomlrunway/runwayhtm tried some its links key takes other sites worldwide associated FF Scale full-scale aviation address connected hours neat browsing businesses now give Web site addresses ads can access catalogs order merchandise amazing ease Academy Model Aeronautics AMA line can send messages expressing views After little cyberspace tour staunch Luddite may have admit plenty worthwhile stuff out Oh Thats Cold received E-mail message Cyber Beaver Ralph Hebron England day enjoying perfect flying day favorite grassy field testing new CO2 model Walking back retrieval Ralph felt sudden tingling sensation leg became burning pain immediately dawned him white cloud issuing area trousers pocket might have something discomfort panic mode dropped trousers spot shook CO2 charger out onto grass breathing monumental sigh relief because . own personal undercarriage saved very chilling experience lady walking dog happened pass moment Nice evening Ralph offered suavely am standing replied Ralph hurriedly covered himself Red-faced hurriedly grabbed charger model hopped bike pedaled home high speed Following inquiry wife come home hot flushed grass falling out trousers confessed Ralphs lessons-to-be-learned follows 1 Always ensure CO2 bulb secure charger 2 want . continue furthering species never store charger pocket 3 perfect flying day has uncanny ability bite you least expect Ralph lost model following weekend nineminute OGS [Out Sight] Droopy Silk Nat Comfort sent note saying Thai Silk April column tightened up nicely model drooped after doping same experience about 10 years ago leading brand expensive Japanese silk have also good results brand am sure whether blame silk dope what silk drooped loosened applied damp silk attached nitrate dope thinner brush pulled tight again result fine August 1997 115 Gasparin C02-powered Avro triplane Franisek Barta Pardurice Czech Republic Model has eight-inch span Photo courtesy Franz Mueller Authors wife Phyllis holds silk-covered Rogerson Wasp 1936 Canadian Wakefield Cup winner Taft Would great homebuilt having difficulties caused drooping make sure dope non-tautening variety brand dope once used supposed raw nitrate maximumtightening product acted like plasticised dope reduces tautening prevent warps Aside retightening silk after doping did could apply hair-dryer warmth cold and/or damp live Silk Seems Chinese Silk Jim Adams wrote Thai Silk cheap Japanese Silk $1475/yd made China opines Japanese Silks high price attributed middlemans commission Though praising Thai Chinese Silk Jim bemoans fact new product does approach quality silk few years ago really came Japan Jim quotes Sal Taibi saying Thai Silk tightlywoven little hard shrink further Still Sal uses non-tautening dope Hmm Polyspan Update Sal Fruciano Starline International company sells Polyspan highly-touted synthetic heatshrink covering asked correct impression gave concerning price Polyspan comes roll $15 per-yard price about $7 local hobby shop doesnt carry 116 Model Aviation with-Model Contest first place Herb Weisss Palos Verdes Pen CA cat PC nearly-finished Antoinette Monobloc Bob Hanford Tulsa OK garnered fourth place photo V-Witt profile actually piloted Charley flea Left Third place Mike Zands Independence OH aerodynamics lesson Rearwin Speedster two eager students Ben Sidney Runner-up John Kopotnaks Waterford CT Kitty dime-scale Photo contest fifth place goes Jane Schlosbergs Scottsdale Stinson 105 John edits Wingover8 Walibangers AZ Nesmith Cougar 20-pound Maine Coon Cat Dolly call Sal 602 865-3220 sent sample slightly heavier Japanese tissue much tougher looks like silk model Airspan Report Bill Baker sent report Dave Larkin Ottawa about new product called Airspan synthetic fiber heat-shrink covering 20%-30% lighter Polyspan comes eight colors requires about two thinned coats dope use makes Airspan brittle suitable models youd normally use Japanese tissue Since Airspan porous can attached dope Dave says torsion- punctureresistant Polyspan dont know get US Im sure major hobby suppliers has see Cottage Wings Cottage Wings Resource Guide Will Continue Cottage Wings invaluable source plans materials documentation clubs other information cant find elsewhere constantly updated annotated maximum value Free Flight Scale modelers Thanks go out modelers offered continue guide Carlo Godel 5726 Case Ave North Hollywood CA 91601 new editor no policy changes dollar barely covers printing self-addressed 9A x 4 envelope 55 postage will still get copy understand couple modelers have posted Cottage Wings Internet great may out-of-date neither Carlo nor involved Pet-with-Model Winners Congratulations entered photo contest pictures inspiring wish space print Special mentions go Len Sherman Douglas 0-47 dog Mollie next time Ill include dog panel judges Bill Funcke Corhen Ace faithfully guarded feline friend Queen Sammi Count Alex Pisana Auster Awkward being eaten pet shrew Eric Until next time take plenty cold drinks flying field keep Tan II out sun squint down wings make sure havent picked up warps ole Sot Send military-related model photos etc co-columnist Fernando Ramos 19361 South Mesa Dr Villa Park CA 92667 Ill take rest Al reliable power system set-ups send 0/S 91 engine Dynamax fan pipe will assemble adjust teat fly $7500 labor Also ask about Building Service Jets Warbirds Helicopters Bob Fiorenze 407-330-1448 Send $300 Illustrated Product Catalog P 0 Box 953042 Lake Mary FL 32795 Giant Scale Plans Hostetler Send SASE Wendell Hostetlers Plans 1041 Heatherwood C Orville OH 44667 phone 330-682-8896 fax 330683-5357 Vist us http//wwwaero sportscom/whplans Free Flight Timers SASE Texas Timers 3317 Pine Timbers Johnson City TN 37604 423-2826423 Make Real Decals computer printer Send $1000 introductory kit LABCO Dept MA 27563 Dover Warren Ml 48093 http//wwwmichcom/-labco/ Affordable CNC Mill Lathe Sherline retrofit ready use Information 847-998-0821 Silent Flight -- magazine Model Gliding Electric Soaring issue covers aspects hobby both beginners experts Try year subscription 7 issues special AMA rate $35 Send check payable Wise Owl Publications 4314 W 238th Street Suite Torrance CA 90505-4509 310375-6258 Area 51 Hobbies Custom Isolated Motor Mounts $4995 RC Parts & Accessories Tools Hobby Shop Specializing Torx Drive Systems Catalog $200 Send Area 51 Hobbies P 0 Box 3121 Orange CA 92865 Golden Age Reproductions Catalog 212 plans 32 kits canopies decals tissue $300 PO Box 1685 Andover MA 01810 Wanted Model engines race cars before 1950 Don Blackburn P0 Box 15143 Amarillo TX 79105 806-622-1657 Guide Computer R/C Systems- invaluable 190page book Don Edberg Team Futaba describes everything about programmable systems work sport fun-fly pattern sailpianes helicopter model setup instructions illustrations detailed explanations functions 21 custom programmable mixer examples model trimming RC system maintenance troubleshooting radio owner should have Guide prospective owners become smart buyers learning what everything means Only $1995 including Priority Mail delivery Dynamic Modelling 4922-3G Rochelle Ave Irvine CA 92604-2941 tollfree 888-770-1812 email don.edberg@compuservecom Credit cards accepted McClain Wing Cores will custom cut wing cores order information call fax 509-536-9454 write 4616 East 7th Spokane WA 99212 Attention Byron MIG-15 F-lB builders potential builders Convert new existing jet use Ramtec Dynamax fans outstanding performance Send SASE further information Performance Plus Products 28 High Street Unit G Norwalk CT 06851 Tel/Fax 203-838-0786 Helicopter School Five days Hands instruction X-CeIl helicopters Futaba JR Radios Small classes tailored meet individual needs beginning expert Includes meals lodging Over 520 Satisfied Students 23 countries 44 States logging 20000 flights last seven years Located 67 acre airport used exclusively R/C training Owned operated Ernie Huber five time National Helicopter Champion Designer Send Free information class schedule NOWl R/C Flight Training Center PO Box 727 Crescent City FL 32112 Ph# 800-452-1677 Fax 904-698-4724 Outside US Phone 904-698-4275 WWWRC HELICOPTERCOM Gee Bee Plans used Full-Scale Benjamin R-2 & Eicher/Kimball Z Ten rare airplanes 1/3-1/24 Scale Plans Catalog/News $400 Vein Clements 308 Palo Alto Caidwell ID 83605 208-459-7608 Aviation Modeler International everyone interested building flying model aircraft 100-page issue packed up-to-date information full color Two Free Plans year subscription- $64 VisaIMC accepted send check payable Wise Owl Publications 4314 W 238th Street Suite Torrance CA 90505-4509 310-375-6258 Forget Bernoulli Learn airplanes really fly Newtonian Aerodynamics Fundamentals 120 pages 85 illustrations Regenerative Press 1900 Romine Road Anderson IN 46011 $1700 postpaid US $22 Canadian Giant Scale Sailplane kits sale cost Sailpianes Unlimited Ltd Phone 212-879-1634 Fax 212-535-5295 wwwsailplanescom Aircraft Sale 30% Godfrey Ultimate Precision Eagle 42 TOC Hyde mount Keviar supergear Titanium hardware Aircraft good condition ready fly Without radio 42% Ole Tiger Formula 1 Laski Webra Bully 75 CC Fourth place Silver Madera 95 First place Silver Arizona 96 Seventh place Gold Madera 96 Ready install radio go race Mike Hatfield 1121 East 3rd Aye Mesa Arizona 85204 602-644-7770 Pulsar XP 1/3 Scale Epoxy Fuselage 96 wingspan Easy Build-Fly Aerogiass Models 214 Park Manor Columbia IL 62236 618-281-7220 Sale 1/3 Scale Davis Acro Pro Bob Godfrey kit completely finished ready fly Includes 42 cu 3W-70 glow engine JR 6 Ch XF622 Transmitter TME Smoke System 9825 wingspan 23 Ibs 1710 sq wing area Call Robert Drexler 59 Jacob Dr Harrison OH 45030 513367-5596 Antique Ignition Glow Parts Catalog 1/2 thick timers needle valves pistons tanks spark plugs race car parts Engine plans Engines Covered $1000 pp US Foreign $2000 Chris Rosabach 135 Richwood Drive Gloveraville NY 12078 Model Warplanes 1996 10000 plans kits photos SASE John Fredriksen 461 Loring Salem MA 01970 Classified advertising msst paid advance rate $51 per word Please make yosr check payable Model Aviation mail check asd pristed copy yosr ad See Schrock Hohhy Advertising 151 OttSt Harrisonberg VA 228tt Ad paymestmsstbe received bythe 15th thethird mesth precedingthe issuedate Forexample July l5torthe Octoherisese Adswill printed first come first served basis space permits Ads way run wore month time Multiply cost ad times semher mosths ad will run isclsde initial payment Count initials nembers phose nembers address city state zip code word Questions about Classified ads should directed Sue Schrock 541-434-1350 August1997 117
