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Indicator

Author: J. Haught


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/06
Page Numbers: 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23

NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT adhesive-side up other adhesive facing down Slide strips together about 1/s-3A6 overlap edge Touch tip iron overlap adhesive activated rectangles joineda sort spot weld sure entire width overlap joinedthis equivalent pin normal hinge Cut long strip width individual hingesperhaps inch Make up quantity hinges sufficient cover full hinge area surfaces joined Mate surfaces attaching hinges surface first alternating between top bottom Align hinges overlap centered hinge gap have full line hinges begin mating mating surface attaching hinge time second surface Light tension can applied hinge its being heated give snug gapless fit Proceed along hinge line until full length has joined Cover stabilizer rudder heat-shrink film used Carl Goldberg Models UltraCote original Alignment tail surfaces bit easier stab rudder joined before attaching assembly fuselage Carefully mark centerline stab trim covering away rudder will make contact have wood-to-wood joint Use thick CyA join parts making sure rudder positioned centerline doesnt lean sideuse drafting triangle hold alignment until glue sets assembly may set aside until fuselage completed Fuselage sheet-balsa box thats built bottom up sides attached bottom first internal items rails braces tank etc added Finally top sections attached fuselage shell sanded shape drafting triangle should used repeatedly during construction assure fuselage square alignment landing gear mounted bottom fuselage crisscrossed #64 rubber bands allow some give June1996 19 during rough landings gear will shift position pop off rather yank out part fuselage As tail section original fuselage covered UltraCote tail surfaces glued fuselage after shell has covered sure scrape/peel covering material away points surfaces contact want wood-to-wood joints timesnot wood-to-covering Theres no strength radio should installed after rest model complete center gravity CU can accurately determined model receiver batteries far forward could get servos positioned roughly about CG Preflight proper CU important stable model foam-wrapped battery pack can shifted until correct balance point obtained Check sure control surfaces have no bind slop places action servo could impeded action must smooth free friction possible Once again use drafting triangle check alignment squareness flying surfaces few minutes work Type RC SportTrainer Wingspan 45 inches Engine Reed-valve 049 Functions Rudder elevator Flying weight 22 ounces Construction Molded foam wing sheet balsa fuselage tail surfaces Covering/finish Plastinamel wing Iron-on film balance model 20 Model Aviation 4Heres MonoKate-style hinges applied shown Vindicator stabilizer Text details procedure hardware used standard 1/2A models Music wire tail skid replaces steerable tail wheel larger Vindicator All-sheet tail surfaces practical size model easier build repair built-up structures Landing gear attached #64 rubber bands allow gear shift come off less-than-perfect landings Cox Killer Bee used initial tests has enough power normal ready-to-fly engines will work fine Test-fit two-channel radio prior adding grommets screws Battery pack four alkaline AAs wrapped foam SIG ONE PIECE FOAM WING SIG RP-FC-500 FINISH WING WITH SIB PLASTINAMEL -SEE TEXT STABILIZER ELEVATOR WING TIP CROSS SECTION I-I/B DIA MAIN L G WHEELS USE DAVE BROWN TREADED LITE FLIGHT 3/IA DOWL FOR LG ATTACH OR DRILL AS SHOWN FOR OPTIONAL BOLT ATTACH I/B FLY LG MOUNT Ri___ SULLIVAN OZ I/B FLYFUEL TANK FIREWALL /4 50 BA CROSS SECT I/B BALSA SHEET FUSELAGE SIDE V4 DOWEL-WING HOLD DOWN FUSELAGE TOP VIEW lI -11IMMI USE MONOKOTE TYFE HINGES FULL LE Ii I/B BALSA SHEET STABS /LIj H AND ELEV STABILIZER I7\I II SPRUCE JOINER 3/lB, I/Bv 1ELEV I/B BALSArII SHEETI I/B BALSA SHEET -OPTIONAL STAB/ELEV STIFFENERS NOTE FUSELAGE TOP B BOTTOM PARTS ARE I/B BALSA SHEET GRAIN LENGTI-IWI SE STABILIZER LEADING EDGE vj1 L/4 SQ BALSA CROSS PIECES II1I/B BALSA SHEET NOTE ALL UPRIGHTS B CROSS PIECESRUDDER -USE IN FUSELAGE ARE /4 SQ BALSAMONOKOTE HINGES CDX KILLER BEE____________________________ RTF049 ENGINE/4 SD BASSWOOD WITH 6-3 PROPSERVO MOUNTSPIN -RUDDER CROSS SECTION _________- IELEV HORN _______I/I6MW TAILSKID I/B PLYLG MOUNT FIREWALLUSE H64 RUBBERFUSELAGE SIDES/4 50 BALSAPUSHROD UPRIGHTSEXIT I-I/2 DIAFUSELAGE SIDE VIEWO 2 V 4 5 6 LANDING GEARCOMPUTERIZED 3/6/96 ND FRIESTADIII I MODEL AVIATION INDICATOR DESIGNED BY JIM NAUGHT INKED PLAN BY JOE DEMARCO ALL BlOATS SHEET 810 RESERVESI HF 1 CD -o 5 Co CD CD Co CD CD FU EITANK SIDE TUBES bit shimming can save lot grief flying field Flying youre field model assembled its natural some nerves set get hurry flyto see new model will time slow down back off take deep breath stop think everything through possible get experienced pilot help ceck things outand bit arm-twisting fly model first couple times Youll have enough worry about extra pressure flying brand-new model Step back bit let someone trust fly model observe flight closely possible After making sure no else frequency radio rangecheck turning radio having person carry transmitter away model good distance couple hundred feet periodically testing controls other person checks see surfaces move way should Test-run engine hold model various flight attitudes certain engine will stay running regardless position might also want time tankful fuel give yourself idea long can keep model airborne Make sure no loose glue joints wheels turn freely everything seems properly aligned Now youre ready first flight engine running check needle-valve setting sure engine set too lean needle valve too far closed depriving engine fuel anything its best err side having air/fuel mixture just bit rich actually too much fuel mixture can cost some power peak thats better too-lean setting can cause engine quit time will simply take some practice few flights find best setting consistent reliable power engine different some engines actually lean out model airborneso good ground setting might need adjustment best performance flight original tested Killer Bee 049 engine hand time admittedly bit powerful ready-to-fly engines its quite apparent other engines would plenty strong enough flights model have hand-launched has some breeze time flew model felt would less risky launch way since neither steerable tail wheel nor throttle control help things along may try Rise-OffGround ROG takeoffs calm weatherif ever have hand-launch face directly wind sure wings level nose pointing straight ahead Jog along model few steps give firm push throwit isnt necessary get going See photo graceful balletic launching style sounded like herd buffalo clomping down runway get idea Note also model began climbing right awayan indication power available Indicator far aerobatic airplane can some simple things like loops stall turns Its designed cruiserto give time get used controls great risk model has fun project have no complaint engine radioboth have performed flawlessly during midwinter test sessions look forward having lot fun Indicator hope will same 1996 23

Author: J. Haught


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/06
Page Numbers: 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23

NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT adhesive-side up other adhesive facing down Slide strips together about 1/s-3A6 overlap edge Touch tip iron overlap adhesive activated rectangles joineda sort spot weld sure entire width overlap joinedthis equivalent pin normal hinge Cut long strip width individual hingesperhaps inch Make up quantity hinges sufficient cover full hinge area surfaces joined Mate surfaces attaching hinges surface first alternating between top bottom Align hinges overlap centered hinge gap have full line hinges begin mating mating surface attaching hinge time second surface Light tension can applied hinge its being heated give snug gapless fit Proceed along hinge line until full length has joined Cover stabilizer rudder heat-shrink film used Carl Goldberg Models UltraCote original Alignment tail surfaces bit easier stab rudder joined before attaching assembly fuselage Carefully mark centerline stab trim covering away rudder will make contact have wood-to-wood joint Use thick CyA join parts making sure rudder positioned centerline doesnt lean sideuse drafting triangle hold alignment until glue sets assembly may set aside until fuselage completed Fuselage sheet-balsa box thats built bottom up sides attached bottom first internal items rails braces tank etc added Finally top sections attached fuselage shell sanded shape drafting triangle should used repeatedly during construction assure fuselage square alignment landing gear mounted bottom fuselage crisscrossed #64 rubber bands allow some give June1996 19 during rough landings gear will shift position pop off rather yank out part fuselage As tail section original fuselage covered UltraCote tail surfaces glued fuselage after shell has covered sure scrape/peel covering material away points surfaces contact want wood-to-wood joints timesnot wood-to-covering Theres no strength radio should installed after rest model complete center gravity CU can accurately determined model receiver batteries far forward could get servos positioned roughly about CG Preflight proper CU important stable model foam-wrapped battery pack can shifted until correct balance point obtained Check sure control surfaces have no bind slop places action servo could impeded action must smooth free friction possible Once again use drafting triangle check alignment squareness flying surfaces few minutes work Type RC SportTrainer Wingspan 45 inches Engine Reed-valve 049 Functions Rudder elevator Flying weight 22 ounces Construction Molded foam wing sheet balsa fuselage tail surfaces Covering/finish Plastinamel wing Iron-on film balance model 20 Model Aviation 4Heres MonoKate-style hinges applied shown Vindicator stabilizer Text details procedure hardware used standard 1/2A models Music wire tail skid replaces steerable tail wheel larger Vindicator All-sheet tail surfaces practical size model easier build repair built-up structures Landing gear attached #64 rubber bands allow gear shift come off less-than-perfect landings Cox Killer Bee used initial tests has enough power normal ready-to-fly engines will work fine Test-fit two-channel radio prior adding grommets screws Battery pack four alkaline AAs wrapped foam SIG ONE PIECE FOAM WING SIG RP-FC-500 FINISH WING WITH SIB PLASTINAMEL -SEE TEXT STABILIZER ELEVATOR WING TIP CROSS SECTION I-I/B DIA MAIN L G WHEELS USE DAVE BROWN TREADED LITE FLIGHT 3/IA DOWL FOR LG ATTACH OR DRILL AS SHOWN FOR OPTIONAL BOLT ATTACH I/B FLY LG MOUNT Ri___ SULLIVAN OZ I/B FLYFUEL TANK FIREWALL /4 50 BA CROSS SECT I/B BALSA SHEET FUSELAGE SIDE V4 DOWEL-WING HOLD DOWN FUSELAGE TOP VIEW lI -11IMMI USE MONOKOTE TYFE HINGES FULL LE Ii I/B BALSA SHEET STABS /LIj H AND ELEV STABILIZER I7\I II SPRUCE JOINER 3/lB, I/Bv 1ELEV I/B BALSArII SHEETI I/B BALSA SHEET -OPTIONAL STAB/ELEV STIFFENERS NOTE FUSELAGE TOP B BOTTOM PARTS ARE I/B BALSA SHEET GRAIN LENGTI-IWI SE STABILIZER LEADING EDGE vj1 L/4 SQ BALSA CROSS PIECES II1I/B BALSA SHEET NOTE ALL UPRIGHTS B CROSS PIECESRUDDER -USE IN FUSELAGE ARE /4 SQ BALSAMONOKOTE HINGES CDX KILLER BEE____________________________ RTF049 ENGINE/4 SD BASSWOOD WITH 6-3 PROPSERVO MOUNTSPIN -RUDDER CROSS SECTION _________- IELEV HORN _______I/I6MW TAILSKID I/B PLYLG MOUNT FIREWALLUSE H64 RUBBERFUSELAGE SIDES/4 50 BALSAPUSHROD UPRIGHTSEXIT I-I/2 DIAFUSELAGE SIDE VIEWO 2 V 4 5 6 LANDING GEARCOMPUTERIZED 3/6/96 ND FRIESTADIII I MODEL AVIATION INDICATOR DESIGNED BY JIM NAUGHT INKED PLAN BY JOE DEMARCO ALL BlOATS SHEET 810 RESERVESI HF 1 CD -o 5 Co CD CD Co CD CD FU EITANK SIDE TUBES bit shimming can save lot grief flying field Flying youre field model assembled its natural some nerves set get hurry flyto see new model will time slow down back off take deep breath stop think everything through possible get experienced pilot help ceck things outand bit arm-twisting fly model first couple times Youll have enough worry about extra pressure flying brand-new model Step back bit let someone trust fly model observe flight closely possible After making sure no else frequency radio rangecheck turning radio having person carry transmitter away model good distance couple hundred feet periodically testing controls other person checks see surfaces move way should Test-run engine hold model various flight attitudes certain engine will stay running regardless position might also want time tankful fuel give yourself idea long can keep model airborne Make sure no loose glue joints wheels turn freely everything seems properly aligned Now youre ready first flight engine running check needle-valve setting sure engine set too lean needle valve too far closed depriving engine fuel anything its best err side having air/fuel mixture just bit rich actually too much fuel mixture can cost some power peak thats better too-lean setting can cause engine quit time will simply take some practice few flights find best setting consistent reliable power engine different some engines actually lean out model airborneso good ground setting might need adjustment best performance flight original tested Killer Bee 049 engine hand time admittedly bit powerful ready-to-fly engines its quite apparent other engines would plenty strong enough flights model have hand-launched has some breeze time flew model felt would less risky launch way since neither steerable tail wheel nor throttle control help things along may try Rise-OffGround ROG takeoffs calm weatherif ever have hand-launch face directly wind sure wings level nose pointing straight ahead Jog along model few steps give firm push throwit isnt necessary get going See photo graceful balletic launching style sounded like herd buffalo clomping down runway get idea Note also model began climbing right awayan indication power available Indicator far aerobatic airplane can some simple things like loops stall turns Its designed cruiserto give time get used controls great risk model has fun project have no complaint engine radioboth have performed flawlessly during midwinter test sessions look forward having lot fun Indicator hope will same 1996 23

Author: J. Haught


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/06
Page Numbers: 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23

NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT adhesive-side up other adhesive facing down Slide strips together about 1/s-3A6 overlap edge Touch tip iron overlap adhesive activated rectangles joineda sort spot weld sure entire width overlap joinedthis equivalent pin normal hinge Cut long strip width individual hingesperhaps inch Make up quantity hinges sufficient cover full hinge area surfaces joined Mate surfaces attaching hinges surface first alternating between top bottom Align hinges overlap centered hinge gap have full line hinges begin mating mating surface attaching hinge time second surface Light tension can applied hinge its being heated give snug gapless fit Proceed along hinge line until full length has joined Cover stabilizer rudder heat-shrink film used Carl Goldberg Models UltraCote original Alignment tail surfaces bit easier stab rudder joined before attaching assembly fuselage Carefully mark centerline stab trim covering away rudder will make contact have wood-to-wood joint Use thick CyA join parts making sure rudder positioned centerline doesnt lean sideuse drafting triangle hold alignment until glue sets assembly may set aside until fuselage completed Fuselage sheet-balsa box thats built bottom up sides attached bottom first internal items rails braces tank etc added Finally top sections attached fuselage shell sanded shape drafting triangle should used repeatedly during construction assure fuselage square alignment landing gear mounted bottom fuselage crisscrossed #64 rubber bands allow some give June1996 19 during rough landings gear will shift position pop off rather yank out part fuselage As tail section original fuselage covered UltraCote tail surfaces glued fuselage after shell has covered sure scrape/peel covering material away points surfaces contact want wood-to-wood joints timesnot wood-to-covering Theres no strength radio should installed after rest model complete center gravity CU can accurately determined model receiver batteries far forward could get servos positioned roughly about CG Preflight proper CU important stable model foam-wrapped battery pack can shifted until correct balance point obtained Check sure control surfaces have no bind slop places action servo could impeded action must smooth free friction possible Once again use drafting triangle check alignment squareness flying surfaces few minutes work Type RC SportTrainer Wingspan 45 inches Engine Reed-valve 049 Functions Rudder elevator Flying weight 22 ounces Construction Molded foam wing sheet balsa fuselage tail surfaces Covering/finish Plastinamel wing Iron-on film balance model 20 Model Aviation 4Heres MonoKate-style hinges applied shown Vindicator stabilizer Text details procedure hardware used standard 1/2A models Music wire tail skid replaces steerable tail wheel larger Vindicator All-sheet tail surfaces practical size model easier build repair built-up structures Landing gear attached #64 rubber bands allow gear shift come off less-than-perfect landings Cox Killer Bee used initial tests has enough power normal ready-to-fly engines will work fine Test-fit two-channel radio prior adding grommets screws Battery pack four alkaline AAs wrapped foam SIG ONE PIECE FOAM WING SIG RP-FC-500 FINISH WING WITH SIB PLASTINAMEL -SEE TEXT STABILIZER ELEVATOR WING TIP CROSS SECTION I-I/B DIA MAIN L G WHEELS USE DAVE BROWN TREADED LITE FLIGHT 3/IA DOWL FOR LG ATTACH OR DRILL AS SHOWN FOR OPTIONAL BOLT ATTACH I/B FLY LG MOUNT Ri___ SULLIVAN OZ I/B FLYFUEL TANK FIREWALL /4 50 BA CROSS SECT I/B BALSA SHEET FUSELAGE SIDE V4 DOWEL-WING HOLD DOWN FUSELAGE TOP VIEW lI -11IMMI USE MONOKOTE TYFE HINGES FULL LE Ii I/B BALSA SHEET STABS /LIj H AND ELEV STABILIZER I7\I II SPRUCE JOINER 3/lB, I/Bv 1ELEV I/B BALSArII SHEETI I/B BALSA SHEET -OPTIONAL STAB/ELEV STIFFENERS NOTE FUSELAGE TOP B BOTTOM PARTS ARE I/B BALSA SHEET GRAIN LENGTI-IWI SE STABILIZER LEADING EDGE vj1 L/4 SQ BALSA CROSS PIECES II1I/B BALSA SHEET NOTE ALL UPRIGHTS B CROSS PIECESRUDDER -USE IN FUSELAGE ARE /4 SQ BALSAMONOKOTE HINGES CDX KILLER BEE____________________________ RTF049 ENGINE/4 SD BASSWOOD WITH 6-3 PROPSERVO MOUNTSPIN -RUDDER CROSS SECTION _________- IELEV HORN _______I/I6MW TAILSKID I/B PLYLG MOUNT FIREWALLUSE H64 RUBBERFUSELAGE SIDES/4 50 BALSAPUSHROD UPRIGHTSEXIT I-I/2 DIAFUSELAGE SIDE VIEWO 2 V 4 5 6 LANDING GEARCOMPUTERIZED 3/6/96 ND FRIESTADIII I MODEL AVIATION INDICATOR DESIGNED BY JIM NAUGHT INKED PLAN BY JOE DEMARCO ALL BlOATS SHEET 810 RESERVESI HF 1 CD -o 5 Co CD CD Co CD CD FU EITANK SIDE TUBES bit shimming can save lot grief flying field Flying youre field model assembled its natural some nerves set get hurry flyto see new model will time slow down back off take deep breath stop think everything through possible get experienced pilot help ceck things outand bit arm-twisting fly model first couple times Youll have enough worry about extra pressure flying brand-new model Step back bit let someone trust fly model observe flight closely possible After making sure no else frequency radio rangecheck turning radio having person carry transmitter away model good distance couple hundred feet periodically testing controls other person checks see surfaces move way should Test-run engine hold model various flight attitudes certain engine will stay running regardless position might also want time tankful fuel give yourself idea long can keep model airborne Make sure no loose glue joints wheels turn freely everything seems properly aligned Now youre ready first flight engine running check needle-valve setting sure engine set too lean needle valve too far closed depriving engine fuel anything its best err side having air/fuel mixture just bit rich actually too much fuel mixture can cost some power peak thats better too-lean setting can cause engine quit time will simply take some practice few flights find best setting consistent reliable power engine different some engines actually lean out model airborneso good ground setting might need adjustment best performance flight original tested Killer Bee 049 engine hand time admittedly bit powerful ready-to-fly engines its quite apparent other engines would plenty strong enough flights model have hand-launched has some breeze time flew model felt would less risky launch way since neither steerable tail wheel nor throttle control help things along may try Rise-OffGround ROG takeoffs calm weatherif ever have hand-launch face directly wind sure wings level nose pointing straight ahead Jog along model few steps give firm push throwit isnt necessary get going See photo graceful balletic launching style sounded like herd buffalo clomping down runway get idea Note also model began climbing right awayan indication power available Indicator far aerobatic airplane can some simple things like loops stall turns Its designed cruiserto give time get used controls great risk model has fun project have no complaint engine radioboth have performed flawlessly during midwinter test sessions look forward having lot fun Indicator hope will same 1996 23

Author: J. Haught


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/06
Page Numbers: 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23

NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT adhesive-side up other adhesive facing down Slide strips together about 1/s-3A6 overlap edge Touch tip iron overlap adhesive activated rectangles joineda sort spot weld sure entire width overlap joinedthis equivalent pin normal hinge Cut long strip width individual hingesperhaps inch Make up quantity hinges sufficient cover full hinge area surfaces joined Mate surfaces attaching hinges surface first alternating between top bottom Align hinges overlap centered hinge gap have full line hinges begin mating mating surface attaching hinge time second surface Light tension can applied hinge its being heated give snug gapless fit Proceed along hinge line until full length has joined Cover stabilizer rudder heat-shrink film used Carl Goldberg Models UltraCote original Alignment tail surfaces bit easier stab rudder joined before attaching assembly fuselage Carefully mark centerline stab trim covering away rudder will make contact have wood-to-wood joint Use thick CyA join parts making sure rudder positioned centerline doesnt lean sideuse drafting triangle hold alignment until glue sets assembly may set aside until fuselage completed Fuselage sheet-balsa box thats built bottom up sides attached bottom first internal items rails braces tank etc added Finally top sections attached fuselage shell sanded shape drafting triangle should used repeatedly during construction assure fuselage square alignment landing gear mounted bottom fuselage crisscrossed #64 rubber bands allow some give June1996 19 during rough landings gear will shift position pop off rather yank out part fuselage As tail section original fuselage covered UltraCote tail surfaces glued fuselage after shell has covered sure scrape/peel covering material away points surfaces contact want wood-to-wood joints timesnot wood-to-covering Theres no strength radio should installed after rest model complete center gravity CU can accurately determined model receiver batteries far forward could get servos positioned roughly about CG Preflight proper CU important stable model foam-wrapped battery pack can shifted until correct balance point obtained Check sure control surfaces have no bind slop places action servo could impeded action must smooth free friction possible Once again use drafting triangle check alignment squareness flying surfaces few minutes work Type RC SportTrainer Wingspan 45 inches Engine Reed-valve 049 Functions Rudder elevator Flying weight 22 ounces Construction Molded foam wing sheet balsa fuselage tail surfaces Covering/finish Plastinamel wing Iron-on film balance model 20 Model Aviation 4Heres MonoKate-style hinges applied shown Vindicator stabilizer Text details procedure hardware used standard 1/2A models Music wire tail skid replaces steerable tail wheel larger Vindicator All-sheet tail surfaces practical size model easier build repair built-up structures Landing gear attached #64 rubber bands allow gear shift come off less-than-perfect landings Cox Killer Bee used initial tests has enough power normal ready-to-fly engines will work fine Test-fit two-channel radio prior adding grommets screws Battery pack four alkaline AAs wrapped foam SIG ONE PIECE FOAM WING SIG RP-FC-500 FINISH WING WITH SIB PLASTINAMEL -SEE TEXT STABILIZER ELEVATOR WING TIP CROSS SECTION I-I/B DIA MAIN L G WHEELS USE DAVE BROWN TREADED LITE FLIGHT 3/IA DOWL FOR LG ATTACH OR DRILL AS SHOWN FOR OPTIONAL BOLT ATTACH I/B FLY LG MOUNT Ri___ SULLIVAN OZ I/B FLYFUEL TANK FIREWALL /4 50 BA CROSS SECT I/B BALSA SHEET FUSELAGE SIDE V4 DOWEL-WING HOLD DOWN FUSELAGE TOP VIEW lI -11IMMI USE MONOKOTE TYFE HINGES FULL LE Ii I/B BALSA SHEET STABS /LIj H AND ELEV STABILIZER I7\I II SPRUCE JOINER 3/lB, I/Bv 1ELEV I/B BALSArII SHEETI I/B BALSA SHEET -OPTIONAL STAB/ELEV STIFFENERS NOTE FUSELAGE TOP B BOTTOM PARTS ARE I/B BALSA SHEET GRAIN LENGTI-IWI SE STABILIZER LEADING EDGE vj1 L/4 SQ BALSA CROSS PIECES II1I/B BALSA SHEET NOTE ALL UPRIGHTS B CROSS PIECESRUDDER -USE IN FUSELAGE ARE /4 SQ BALSAMONOKOTE HINGES CDX KILLER BEE____________________________ RTF049 ENGINE/4 SD BASSWOOD WITH 6-3 PROPSERVO MOUNTSPIN -RUDDER CROSS SECTION _________- IELEV HORN _______I/I6MW TAILSKID I/B PLYLG MOUNT FIREWALLUSE H64 RUBBERFUSELAGE SIDES/4 50 BALSAPUSHROD UPRIGHTSEXIT I-I/2 DIAFUSELAGE SIDE VIEWO 2 V 4 5 6 LANDING GEARCOMPUTERIZED 3/6/96 ND FRIESTADIII I MODEL AVIATION INDICATOR DESIGNED BY JIM NAUGHT INKED PLAN BY JOE DEMARCO ALL BlOATS SHEET 810 RESERVESI HF 1 CD -o 5 Co CD CD Co CD CD FU EITANK SIDE TUBES bit shimming can save lot grief flying field Flying youre field model assembled its natural some nerves set get hurry flyto see new model will time slow down back off take deep breath stop think everything through possible get experienced pilot help ceck things outand bit arm-twisting fly model first couple times Youll have enough worry about extra pressure flying brand-new model Step back bit let someone trust fly model observe flight closely possible After making sure no else frequency radio rangecheck turning radio having person carry transmitter away model good distance couple hundred feet periodically testing controls other person checks see surfaces move way should Test-run engine hold model various flight attitudes certain engine will stay running regardless position might also want time tankful fuel give yourself idea long can keep model airborne Make sure no loose glue joints wheels turn freely everything seems properly aligned Now youre ready first flight engine running check needle-valve setting sure engine set too lean needle valve too far closed depriving engine fuel anything its best err side having air/fuel mixture just bit rich actually too much fuel mixture can cost some power peak thats better too-lean setting can cause engine quit time will simply take some practice few flights find best setting consistent reliable power engine different some engines actually lean out model airborneso good ground setting might need adjustment best performance flight original tested Killer Bee 049 engine hand time admittedly bit powerful ready-to-fly engines its quite apparent other engines would plenty strong enough flights model have hand-launched has some breeze time flew model felt would less risky launch way since neither steerable tail wheel nor throttle control help things along may try Rise-OffGround ROG takeoffs calm weatherif ever have hand-launch face directly wind sure wings level nose pointing straight ahead Jog along model few steps give firm push throwit isnt necessary get going See photo graceful balletic launching style sounded like herd buffalo clomping down runway get idea Note also model began climbing right awayan indication power available Indicator far aerobatic airplane can some simple things like loops stall turns Its designed cruiserto give time get used controls great risk model has fun project have no complaint engine radioboth have performed flawlessly during midwinter test sessions look forward having lot fun Indicator hope will same 1996 23

Author: J. Haught


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/06
Page Numbers: 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23

NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT adhesive-side up other adhesive facing down Slide strips together about 1/s-3A6 overlap edge Touch tip iron overlap adhesive activated rectangles joineda sort spot weld sure entire width overlap joinedthis equivalent pin normal hinge Cut long strip width individual hingesperhaps inch Make up quantity hinges sufficient cover full hinge area surfaces joined Mate surfaces attaching hinges surface first alternating between top bottom Align hinges overlap centered hinge gap have full line hinges begin mating mating surface attaching hinge time second surface Light tension can applied hinge its being heated give snug gapless fit Proceed along hinge line until full length has joined Cover stabilizer rudder heat-shrink film used Carl Goldberg Models UltraCote original Alignment tail surfaces bit easier stab rudder joined before attaching assembly fuselage Carefully mark centerline stab trim covering away rudder will make contact have wood-to-wood joint Use thick CyA join parts making sure rudder positioned centerline doesnt lean sideuse drafting triangle hold alignment until glue sets assembly may set aside until fuselage completed Fuselage sheet-balsa box thats built bottom up sides attached bottom first internal items rails braces tank etc added Finally top sections attached fuselage shell sanded shape drafting triangle should used repeatedly during construction assure fuselage square alignment landing gear mounted bottom fuselage crisscrossed #64 rubber bands allow some give June1996 19 during rough landings gear will shift position pop off rather yank out part fuselage As tail section original fuselage covered UltraCote tail surfaces glued fuselage after shell has covered sure scrape/peel covering material away points surfaces contact want wood-to-wood joints timesnot wood-to-covering Theres no strength radio should installed after rest model complete center gravity CU can accurately determined model receiver batteries far forward could get servos positioned roughly about CG Preflight proper CU important stable model foam-wrapped battery pack can shifted until correct balance point obtained Check sure control surfaces have no bind slop places action servo could impeded action must smooth free friction possible Once again use drafting triangle check alignment squareness flying surfaces few minutes work Type RC SportTrainer Wingspan 45 inches Engine Reed-valve 049 Functions Rudder elevator Flying weight 22 ounces Construction Molded foam wing sheet balsa fuselage tail surfaces Covering/finish Plastinamel wing Iron-on film balance model 20 Model Aviation 4Heres MonoKate-style hinges applied shown Vindicator stabilizer Text details procedure hardware used standard 1/2A models Music wire tail skid replaces steerable tail wheel larger Vindicator All-sheet tail surfaces practical size model easier build repair built-up structures Landing gear attached #64 rubber bands allow gear shift come off less-than-perfect landings Cox Killer Bee used initial tests has enough power normal ready-to-fly engines will work fine Test-fit two-channel radio prior adding grommets screws Battery pack four alkaline AAs wrapped foam SIG ONE PIECE FOAM WING SIG RP-FC-500 FINISH WING WITH SIB PLASTINAMEL -SEE TEXT STABILIZER ELEVATOR WING TIP CROSS SECTION I-I/B DIA MAIN L G WHEELS USE DAVE BROWN TREADED LITE FLIGHT 3/IA DOWL FOR LG ATTACH OR DRILL AS SHOWN FOR OPTIONAL BOLT ATTACH I/B FLY LG MOUNT Ri___ SULLIVAN OZ I/B FLYFUEL TANK FIREWALL /4 50 BA CROSS SECT I/B BALSA SHEET FUSELAGE SIDE V4 DOWEL-WING HOLD DOWN FUSELAGE TOP VIEW lI -11IMMI USE MONOKOTE TYFE HINGES FULL LE Ii I/B BALSA SHEET STABS /LIj H AND ELEV STABILIZER I7\I II SPRUCE JOINER 3/lB, I/Bv 1ELEV I/B BALSArII SHEETI I/B BALSA SHEET -OPTIONAL STAB/ELEV STIFFENERS NOTE FUSELAGE TOP B BOTTOM PARTS ARE I/B BALSA SHEET GRAIN LENGTI-IWI SE STABILIZER LEADING EDGE vj1 L/4 SQ BALSA CROSS PIECES II1I/B BALSA SHEET NOTE ALL UPRIGHTS B CROSS PIECESRUDDER -USE IN FUSELAGE ARE /4 SQ BALSAMONOKOTE HINGES CDX KILLER BEE____________________________ RTF049 ENGINE/4 SD BASSWOOD WITH 6-3 PROPSERVO MOUNTSPIN -RUDDER CROSS SECTION _________- IELEV HORN _______I/I6MW TAILSKID I/B PLYLG MOUNT FIREWALLUSE H64 RUBBERFUSELAGE SIDES/4 50 BALSAPUSHROD UPRIGHTSEXIT I-I/2 DIAFUSELAGE SIDE VIEWO 2 V 4 5 6 LANDING GEARCOMPUTERIZED 3/6/96 ND FRIESTADIII I MODEL AVIATION INDICATOR DESIGNED BY JIM NAUGHT INKED PLAN BY JOE DEMARCO ALL BlOATS SHEET 810 RESERVESI HF 1 CD -o 5 Co CD CD Co CD CD FU EITANK SIDE TUBES bit shimming can save lot grief flying field Flying youre field model assembled its natural some nerves set get hurry flyto see new model will time slow down back off take deep breath stop think everything through possible get experienced pilot help ceck things outand bit arm-twisting fly model first couple times Youll have enough worry about extra pressure flying brand-new model Step back bit let someone trust fly model observe flight closely possible After making sure no else frequency radio rangecheck turning radio having person carry transmitter away model good distance couple hundred feet periodically testing controls other person checks see surfaces move way should Test-run engine hold model various flight attitudes certain engine will stay running regardless position might also want time tankful fuel give yourself idea long can keep model airborne Make sure no loose glue joints wheels turn freely everything seems properly aligned Now youre ready first flight engine running check needle-valve setting sure engine set too lean needle valve too far closed depriving engine fuel anything its best err side having air/fuel mixture just bit rich actually too much fuel mixture can cost some power peak thats better too-lean setting can cause engine quit time will simply take some practice few flights find best setting consistent reliable power engine different some engines actually lean out model airborneso good ground setting might need adjustment best performance flight original tested Killer Bee 049 engine hand time admittedly bit powerful ready-to-fly engines its quite apparent other engines would plenty strong enough flights model have hand-launched has some breeze time flew model felt would less risky launch way since neither steerable tail wheel nor throttle control help things along may try Rise-OffGround ROG takeoffs calm weatherif ever have hand-launch face directly wind sure wings level nose pointing straight ahead Jog along model few steps give firm push throwit isnt necessary get going See photo graceful balletic launching style sounded like herd buffalo clomping down runway get idea Note also model began climbing right awayan indication power available Indicator far aerobatic airplane can some simple things like loops stall turns Its designed cruiserto give time get used controls great risk model has fun project have no complaint engine radioboth have performed flawlessly during midwinter test sessions look forward having lot fun Indicator hope will same 1996 23

Author: J. Haught


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/06
Page Numbers: 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23

NO OCR TEXT NO OCR TEXT adhesive-side up other adhesive facing down Slide strips together about 1/s-3A6 overlap edge Touch tip iron overlap adhesive activated rectangles joineda sort spot weld sure entire width overlap joinedthis equivalent pin normal hinge Cut long strip width individual hingesperhaps inch Make up quantity hinges sufficient cover full hinge area surfaces joined Mate surfaces attaching hinges surface first alternating between top bottom Align hinges overlap centered hinge gap have full line hinges begin mating mating surface attaching hinge time second surface Light tension can applied hinge its being heated give snug gapless fit Proceed along hinge line until full length has joined Cover stabilizer rudder heat-shrink film used Carl Goldberg Models UltraCote original Alignment tail surfaces bit easier stab rudder joined before attaching assembly fuselage Carefully mark centerline stab trim covering away rudder will make contact have wood-to-wood joint Use thick CyA join parts making sure rudder positioned centerline doesnt lean sideuse drafting triangle hold alignment until glue sets assembly may set aside until fuselage completed Fuselage sheet-balsa box thats built bottom up sides attached bottom first internal items rails braces tank etc added Finally top sections attached fuselage shell sanded shape drafting triangle should used repeatedly during construction assure fuselage square alignment landing gear mounted bottom fuselage crisscrossed #64 rubber bands allow some give June1996 19 during rough landings gear will shift position pop off rather yank out part fuselage As tail section original fuselage covered UltraCote tail surfaces glued fuselage after shell has covered sure scrape/peel covering material away points surfaces contact want wood-to-wood joints timesnot wood-to-covering Theres no strength radio should installed after rest model complete center gravity CU can accurately determined model receiver batteries far forward could get servos positioned roughly about CG Preflight proper CU important stable model foam-wrapped battery pack can shifted until correct balance point obtained Check sure control surfaces have no bind slop places action servo could impeded action must smooth free friction possible Once again use drafting triangle check alignment squareness flying surfaces few minutes work Type RC SportTrainer Wingspan 45 inches Engine Reed-valve 049 Functions Rudder elevator Flying weight 22 ounces Construction Molded foam wing sheet balsa fuselage tail surfaces Covering/finish Plastinamel wing Iron-on film balance model 20 Model Aviation 4Heres MonoKate-style hinges applied shown Vindicator stabilizer Text details procedure hardware used standard 1/2A models Music wire tail skid replaces steerable tail wheel larger Vindicator All-sheet tail surfaces practical size model easier build repair built-up structures Landing gear attached #64 rubber bands allow gear shift come off less-than-perfect landings Cox Killer Bee used initial tests has enough power normal ready-to-fly engines will work fine Test-fit two-channel radio prior adding grommets screws Battery pack four alkaline AAs wrapped foam SIG ONE PIECE FOAM WING SIG RP-FC-500 FINISH WING WITH SIB PLASTINAMEL -SEE TEXT STABILIZER ELEVATOR WING TIP CROSS SECTION I-I/B DIA MAIN L G WHEELS USE DAVE BROWN TREADED LITE FLIGHT 3/IA DOWL FOR LG ATTACH OR DRILL AS SHOWN FOR OPTIONAL BOLT ATTACH I/B FLY LG MOUNT Ri___ SULLIVAN OZ I/B FLYFUEL TANK FIREWALL /4 50 BA CROSS SECT I/B BALSA SHEET FUSELAGE SIDE V4 DOWEL-WING HOLD DOWN FUSELAGE TOP VIEW lI -11IMMI USE MONOKOTE TYFE HINGES FULL LE Ii I/B BALSA SHEET STABS /LIj H AND ELEV STABILIZER I7\I II SPRUCE JOINER 3/lB, I/Bv 1ELEV I/B BALSArII SHEETI I/B BALSA SHEET -OPTIONAL STAB/ELEV STIFFENERS NOTE FUSELAGE TOP B BOTTOM PARTS ARE I/B BALSA SHEET GRAIN LENGTI-IWI SE STABILIZER LEADING EDGE vj1 L/4 SQ BALSA CROSS PIECES II1I/B BALSA SHEET NOTE ALL UPRIGHTS B CROSS PIECESRUDDER -USE IN FUSELAGE ARE /4 SQ BALSAMONOKOTE HINGES CDX KILLER BEE____________________________ RTF049 ENGINE/4 SD BASSWOOD WITH 6-3 PROPSERVO MOUNTSPIN -RUDDER CROSS SECTION _________- IELEV HORN _______I/I6MW TAILSKID I/B PLYLG MOUNT FIREWALLUSE H64 RUBBERFUSELAGE SIDES/4 50 BALSAPUSHROD UPRIGHTSEXIT I-I/2 DIAFUSELAGE SIDE VIEWO 2 V 4 5 6 LANDING GEARCOMPUTERIZED 3/6/96 ND FRIESTADIII I MODEL AVIATION INDICATOR DESIGNED BY JIM NAUGHT INKED PLAN BY JOE DEMARCO ALL BlOATS SHEET 810 RESERVESI HF 1 CD -o 5 Co CD CD Co CD CD FU EITANK SIDE TUBES bit shimming can save lot grief flying field Flying youre field model assembled its natural some nerves set get hurry flyto see new model will time slow down back off take deep breath stop think everything through possible get experienced pilot help ceck things outand bit arm-twisting fly model first couple times Youll have enough worry about extra pressure flying brand-new model Step back bit let someone trust fly model observe flight closely possible After making sure no else frequency radio rangecheck turning radio having person carry transmitter away model good distance couple hundred feet periodically testing controls other person checks see surfaces move way should Test-run engine hold model various flight attitudes certain engine will stay running regardless position might also want time tankful fuel give yourself idea long can keep model airborne Make sure no loose glue joints wheels turn freely everything seems properly aligned Now youre ready first flight engine running check needle-valve setting sure engine set too lean needle valve too far closed depriving engine fuel anything its best err side having air/fuel mixture just bit rich actually too much fuel mixture can cost some power peak thats better too-lean setting can cause engine quit time will simply take some practice few flights find best setting consistent reliable power engine different some engines actually lean out model airborneso good ground setting might need adjustment best performance flight original tested Killer Bee 049 engine hand time admittedly bit powerful ready-to-fly engines its quite apparent other engines would plenty strong enough flights model have hand-launched has some breeze time flew model felt would less risky launch way since neither steerable tail wheel nor throttle control help things along may try Rise-OffGround ROG takeoffs calm weatherif ever have hand-launch face directly wind sure wings level nose pointing straight ahead Jog along model few steps give firm push throwit isnt necessary get going See photo graceful balletic launching style sounded like herd buffalo clomping down runway get idea Note also model began climbing right awayan indication power available Indicator far aerobatic airplane can some simple things like loops stall turns Its designed cruiserto give time get used controls great risk model has fun project have no complaint engine radioboth have performed flawlessly during midwinter test sessions look forward having lot fun Indicator hope will same 1996 23

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