Guest Editoria I4J Trainer Controversy Jim Waterman San Antonio TX RC MODELING happy sport werent would have involved since 1968 Itcan alsobe afairlyeasysport little luck taught myself fly deserted field much other flier being present possible because lucked ideal trainer old second-hand Smog Hog first flying session pure pleasure no mishaps except couple broken props because Smog Hog tail-dragger learning flare correctly landing difficult part joined club soon realized important Experienced instruc tors worth weight gold just very lucky soloing attribute right trainer years have gone have watched hundred beginners come godiscour aged because trainer misrepresented really basic trainer Without true basic trainer odds beginner will quickly drop out sport never seen again Oh psuedo-trainers would fly al rightin hands instructor came think instructors enjoying student performed variety aerobatics Smog Hog could begin handed transmitter student couldnt circle field crying shame also entirely unnecessary student unusually patient perse vering adept instructor has hours weeks months spend him possible him finally solo symmetrical-winged bombs being passed off trainer instead advanced trainer know what have seen over years Without true basic trainer odds beginner will quickly drop out sport never seen again has heart rending observation ideal trainers market fliers willing give advice help see dam new arrivals carrying very type airplane should really second airplane have launched one-man cru sade get bottom tragedy friends have gotten bottom it going tougher sin eliminate should because very best fliers highly-adept hot dog fliers blame far removed beginner capable empathy see darn new arrivals [at field] carrying very type airplane should really second airplane average laid-back Sunday flier knows what beginner going through what needs likes stand upto expert knows having aerobatic airplane far less important beginner just getting up down piece enjoying process guts tied nervous knot certainly isnt enjoying reflec ted attrition rate Yes have personally flown advanced trainers have read listened arguments behalf save having buy second plane graduate groove stunt much fun advanced pilots Just throttle back tame Balderdash An airplane either inherently stable isnt stable ideal first flight would Old-Timer Free Flight RC-assist powered glider calm days course dont really need go extreme plane slow stable does over-respond push stick should suffice majority fliers RC journalists hobby shop proprietors will recommend high-wing shoulder-wing undercam bered flat-bottomed airfoil semi-sym metrical lots dihedral Ailerons advantage ad vanced trainers add trainer subtracts purpose goal trying achieve savings weight also plus Continued page 8 6 Model Aviation 4 MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS PLANS DIRECTORY publishers Model Airplane New magazine bring comprehensive listing plans available modeler today including hundreds K/C Free Flight Control Line plans Giant Peanut Scale model build Also included incredible scale drawings William Wylam Willis Nyc Tage Larsen other great aviation illustrators plus books back issues binders T-shirts Order yours today directory no modeler should Call TOLL-FREE 1-C Air Age Publishing 1837 Post Rd Darien CT 06820 closed S _______ Plan1 Directorys SI DYES Send latest copy Airplane News FREE lNI Address ___________________ Icity ______ _____ StateZip L. mm .. SI j 4 jej W11EIiOVAA raoet MKI MKII 650 J-3 Clipped Wing Cub 700 1/4J-3Cub 1300 w/engrne 1500 Citabria Skybolt 925 Bonanza Cessna 172 Liberty Sport Smitti Minibiplane 1100 Ryan STA 1200 JENCO PT-19 FW 190 0-9 ABM-3 Zero AT6 North American Hellcat Thunderbolt Corsair SBD-5 Master Scale Senes 650 850 1050 1350 1425 RADIAL COWLS 4 diameter-3s deep 650 6 diameter-S deep w/engine 1350 7 diameter-5 deep1100 lOtk diameter-9 deep2500 11diameter7 deep2200 Other sizes available PICA FW1900-9WacoF-3 1050 Cessna 182 Juogmeister 12 50 T-28B Trotan 1600 TOP FLITE P-39 Airacobra 750 P40 Warhawk 00 P-47D Thunderbolt. 1000 F4U-1A Corsair F8F-2 Bearcat 1100 COWLS FOR OTHER KITS PILOT Christen Eagle 60 MIDWEST Pitts Special 1500 STAFFORD B-24 set 014 1350 ASTRO-FLIGHT Porterlteld 6 50 QUARTER SCALE BALSA USA J-3 Cub 1300 BALSA USA J-3 Cub w/engine 1500 J-5 ENT Stinson Voyager1375 510 J3 Cub 1300 w/engine 1500 PILOT Decathlon Cilabria1850 BUD NOSEN J3 Cub 1300 w/engtne1500 Citabria 185011 pants pr1400 Mr Mulligan leo blisters2200 P-Si lull length cowl 2200 P-47 toll length ltaps3000 WHEELPANTS 7 long br 3 wheel 825 10 longtor4S wheel1350 10 long 4-5 balloon tire1600 13 long 6-7 wheel 1750 Other sizes available COWLS FOR PLANS MAULE LUNAR ROCKET Model Aviation January 1982 Quarter scale Dom Palumbo Myron Pickard2500 CITABRIA Flying Models May 1980 Quarter scale Tony Loinbardo 1925 Wheelpants 11 long pr 1400 SCHlZERModel Airplane News Nov 1981 Don Mathews700 1 Select correct propeller size following engine manufacturers recommen dations 2 Before using plastic props remove flash along edges propeller scraping pocket knife 3 Install propeller using correct nut washer airfoil side forward securely tighten Recheck after flight 4 Use chicken stick electric starter start engine make adjustments behind engine 5 Keep spectators least 20 feet away out path rotating propeller 6 Wear safety glasses hand protec tion operating model engines permit objects touch turn ing propeller 7 To stop engine cut off fuel supply accordance manufacturers instructions case DO NOT stop propeller hand other object B Inspect propeller after flight Discard propeller has nicks scratches other visible defect DO NOT repair alter way modify propeller 9 We strongly suggest propeller tips painted order increase visibility turning rotating propeller can cause serious personal injury ALWAYS FOLLOW SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WINDSOR PROPELLER CO SANTA ROSA CALIF thought everybody knew am still shedding tears regularly newcomer opens up car reveal first airplane some hot-dog pilot rec ommendedor some hot-dog manufactur er touted full-page color ad Yes manufacturers same mental wave-length hot-dog friends just sincere friends experts just far removed beginners limitations just much love Pattern ships wont see ads hawking scalelike aircraft slow biplanes another world just fine would keep noses out trainer business just isnt shine club has sort cattlemen sheepmen composition Just like society general has its laid-back relaxed people its highly-competitive strivers airplanes usually move fast business social life Pattern Racing pilot will never really able synchronize us keep striving achieve aeronautical scale realism air well static. ecially guys like hung-up World War types . often beginner turns unexpec tedly Pattern champ because supposed ultimate Again thats just fine. isnt misguided due old lack empathy Although have some 25 airplanes hind have lately started bring flying field couple laziest birds Proctor Antic bipe Orlines Sopwith Pup love have beginner take transmitter after get up high may get just 20 seconds verbal instructions flying move slowly no greenhorn has yet failed love does wonders confidencea confidence has often shattered trying learn advanced trainers see look apprehension slowly fade face replaced mile-wide grin sometimes cant resist telling him bipes really trainers trainers available easier fly gives him hope helps too because want give sport just take know what has done morale want see same othets cannot always first person get hold prospective RCer hobby shop usually before makes wrong purchase thus casts odds against himself now obvious crusade must waged will certainly tackle write talk write until Im drained hope magazine understands sympathizes will never get RC fliers unanimously agree rebuttals will pour just like poured own club dont want put manufacturer out busi ness will sell just kits will own up label box advanced trainer 8 Model Aviation rGIANTTEST STAND recent development large 00 1 5 twO cycle tour cycle engines has created demand durable heavy duty engine testing stand newtvst atand cast aluminum will become soft oil soaked wood test stands often SCAST IN ALUMINUM FOR STRENGTH DURABILITY AND ENGINE HEAT DISSIPATION OWIDE MOUNTING BASE SUPPORT OADJUSTABLE ENGINE SUPPORT BASES WILL HOLD MOST ENGINES FROM 12 DOWN TO 1/2A S HEAVY DUTY LUG PRESSURE PADS STEEL ENGINE RESTRAINING PINS SMOUNTING SCREWS INCLUDED AT MOST HOBBY SHOPS OR ORDER DIRECT Send 100 13 page Illustrated catalog Send SASE tot latest complete listing TO ORDER Please send $200sbipping charge within US VA residents add 4% sales tan Outside US send $100 complete list enact shipping charges PHONE ORDERS & INFORMATION Accepted 9AM-9PM EDT FIBEROLASS MASTER Dept MA Rt 1 Box 530 OoodvIw VA 24095703 890-6017 IMPORTANT PROPELLER SAFETY MESSAGE safety precautions designed enhance en joy ment model flying should part modelers routine both flying site workshop No 51017
Edition: Model Aviation - 1985/04
Page Numbers: 6, 8
Guest Editoria I4J Trainer Controversy Jim Waterman San Antonio TX RC MODELING happy sport werent would have involved since 1968 Itcan alsobe afairlyeasysport little luck taught myself fly deserted field much other flier being present possible because lucked ideal trainer old second-hand Smog Hog first flying session pure pleasure no mishaps except couple broken props because Smog Hog tail-dragger learning flare correctly landing difficult part joined club soon realized important Experienced instruc tors worth weight gold just very lucky soloing attribute right trainer years have gone have watched hundred beginners come godiscour aged because trainer misrepresented really basic trainer Without true basic trainer odds beginner will quickly drop out sport never seen again Oh psuedo-trainers would fly al rightin hands instructor came think instructors enjoying student performed variety aerobatics Smog Hog could begin handed transmitter student couldnt circle field crying shame also entirely unnecessary student unusually patient perse vering adept instructor has hours weeks months spend him possible him finally solo symmetrical-winged bombs being passed off trainer instead advanced trainer know what have seen over years Without true basic trainer odds beginner will quickly drop out sport never seen again has heart rending observation ideal trainers market fliers willing give advice help see dam new arrivals carrying very type airplane should really second airplane have launched one-man cru sade get bottom tragedy friends have gotten bottom it going tougher sin eliminate should because very best fliers highly-adept hot dog fliers blame far removed beginner capable empathy see darn new arrivals [at field] carrying very type airplane should really second airplane average laid-back Sunday flier knows what beginner going through what needs likes stand upto expert knows having aerobatic airplane far less important beginner just getting up down piece enjoying process guts tied nervous knot certainly isnt enjoying reflec ted attrition rate Yes have personally flown advanced trainers have read listened arguments behalf save having buy second plane graduate groove stunt much fun advanced pilots Just throttle back tame Balderdash An airplane either inherently stable isnt stable ideal first flight would Old-Timer Free Flight RC-assist powered glider calm days course dont really need go extreme plane slow stable does over-respond push stick should suffice majority fliers RC journalists hobby shop proprietors will recommend high-wing shoulder-wing undercam bered flat-bottomed airfoil semi-sym metrical lots dihedral Ailerons advantage ad vanced trainers add trainer subtracts purpose goal trying achieve savings weight also plus Continued page 8 6 Model Aviation 4 MODEL AIRPLANE NEWS PLANS DIRECTORY publishers Model Airplane New magazine bring comprehensive listing plans available modeler today including hundreds K/C Free Flight Control Line plans Giant Peanut Scale model build Also included incredible scale drawings William Wylam Willis Nyc Tage Larsen other great aviation illustrators plus books back issues binders T-shirts Order yours today directory no modeler should Call TOLL-FREE 1-C Air Age Publishing 1837 Post Rd Darien CT 06820 closed S _______ Plan1 Directorys SI DYES Send latest copy Airplane News FREE lNI Address ___________________ Icity ______ _____ StateZip L. mm .. SI j 4 jej W11EIiOVAA raoet MKI MKII 650 J-3 Clipped Wing Cub 700 1/4J-3Cub 1300 w/engrne 1500 Citabria Skybolt 925 Bonanza Cessna 172 Liberty Sport Smitti Minibiplane 1100 Ryan STA 1200 JENCO PT-19 FW 190 0-9 ABM-3 Zero AT6 North American Hellcat Thunderbolt Corsair SBD-5 Master Scale Senes 650 850 1050 1350 1425 RADIAL COWLS 4 diameter-3s deep 650 6 diameter-S deep w/engine 1350 7 diameter-5 deep1100 lOtk diameter-9 deep2500 11diameter7 deep2200 Other sizes available PICA FW1900-9WacoF-3 1050 Cessna 182 Juogmeister 12 50 T-28B Trotan 1600 TOP FLITE P-39 Airacobra 750 P40 Warhawk 00 P-47D Thunderbolt. 1000 F4U-1A Corsair F8F-2 Bearcat 1100 COWLS FOR OTHER KITS PILOT Christen Eagle 60 MIDWEST Pitts Special 1500 STAFFORD B-24 set 014 1350 ASTRO-FLIGHT Porterlteld 6 50 QUARTER SCALE BALSA USA J-3 Cub 1300 BALSA USA J-3 Cub w/engine 1500 J-5 ENT Stinson Voyager1375 510 J3 Cub 1300 w/engine 1500 PILOT Decathlon Cilabria1850 BUD NOSEN J3 Cub 1300 w/engtne1500 Citabria 185011 pants pr1400 Mr Mulligan leo blisters2200 P-Si lull length cowl 2200 P-47 toll length ltaps3000 WHEELPANTS 7 long br 3 wheel 825 10 longtor4S wheel1350 10 long 4-5 balloon tire1600 13 long 6-7 wheel 1750 Other sizes available COWLS FOR PLANS MAULE LUNAR ROCKET Model Aviation January 1982 Quarter scale Dom Palumbo Myron Pickard2500 CITABRIA Flying Models May 1980 Quarter scale Tony Loinbardo 1925 Wheelpants 11 long pr 1400 SCHlZERModel Airplane News Nov 1981 Don Mathews700 1 Select correct propeller size following engine manufacturers recommen dations 2 Before using plastic props remove flash along edges propeller scraping pocket knife 3 Install propeller using correct nut washer airfoil side forward securely tighten Recheck after flight 4 Use chicken stick electric starter start engine make adjustments behind engine 5 Keep spectators least 20 feet away out path rotating propeller 6 Wear safety glasses hand protec tion operating model engines permit objects touch turn ing propeller 7 To stop engine cut off fuel supply accordance manufacturers instructions case DO NOT stop propeller hand other object B Inspect propeller after flight Discard propeller has nicks scratches other visible defect DO NOT repair alter way modify propeller 9 We strongly suggest propeller tips painted order increase visibility turning rotating propeller can cause serious personal injury ALWAYS FOLLOW SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WINDSOR PROPELLER CO SANTA ROSA CALIF thought everybody knew am still shedding tears regularly newcomer opens up car reveal first airplane some hot-dog pilot rec ommendedor some hot-dog manufactur er touted full-page color ad Yes manufacturers same mental wave-length hot-dog friends just sincere friends experts just far removed beginners limitations just much love Pattern ships wont see ads hawking scalelike aircraft slow biplanes another world just fine would keep noses out trainer business just isnt shine club has sort cattlemen sheepmen composition Just like society general has its laid-back relaxed people its highly-competitive strivers airplanes usually move fast business social life Pattern Racing pilot will never really able synchronize us keep striving achieve aeronautical scale realism air well static. ecially guys like hung-up World War types . often beginner turns unexpec tedly Pattern champ because supposed ultimate Again thats just fine. isnt misguided due old lack empathy Although have some 25 airplanes hind have lately started bring flying field couple laziest birds Proctor Antic bipe Orlines Sopwith Pup love have beginner take transmitter after get up high may get just 20 seconds verbal instructions flying move slowly no greenhorn has yet failed love does wonders confidencea confidence has often shattered trying learn advanced trainers see look apprehension slowly fade face replaced mile-wide grin sometimes cant resist telling him bipes really trainers trainers available easier fly gives him hope helps too because want give sport just take know what has done morale want see same othets cannot always first person get hold prospective RCer hobby shop usually before makes wrong purchase thus casts odds against himself now obvious crusade must waged will certainly tackle write talk write until Im drained hope magazine understands sympathizes will never get RC fliers unanimously agree rebuttals will pour just like poured own club dont want put manufacturer out busi ness will sell just kits will own up label box advanced trainer 8 Model Aviation rGIANTTEST STAND recent development large 00 1 5 twO cycle tour cycle engines has created demand durable heavy duty engine testing stand newtvst atand cast aluminum will become soft oil soaked wood test stands often SCAST IN ALUMINUM FOR STRENGTH DURABILITY AND ENGINE HEAT DISSIPATION OWIDE MOUNTING BASE SUPPORT OADJUSTABLE ENGINE SUPPORT BASES WILL HOLD MOST ENGINES FROM 12 DOWN TO 1/2A S HEAVY DUTY LUG PRESSURE PADS STEEL ENGINE RESTRAINING PINS SMOUNTING SCREWS INCLUDED AT MOST HOBBY SHOPS OR ORDER DIRECT Send 100 13 page Illustrated catalog Send SASE tot latest complete listing TO ORDER Please send $200sbipping charge within US VA residents add 4% sales tan Outside US send $100 complete list enact shipping charges PHONE ORDERS & INFORMATION Accepted 9AM-9PM EDT FIBEROLASS MASTER Dept MA Rt 1 Box 530 OoodvIw VA 24095703 890-6017 IMPORTANT PROPELLER SAFETY MESSAGE safety precautions designed enhance en joy ment model flying should part modelers routine both flying site workshop No 51017