Bill Effinger * says after seeing Slick Larsens 1/3 scale Cub fly knew hundreds other model builders would want scratch build relatively simple sturdy version SoI took Chuck Hollingers Berkeley 1/6 scale scaled up two times modified structure removable engine pack swivel land ing gear assembly removable tail surfaces wing panels am quite sure modelers will love iti -U Piper Cub J 1 wingspan 18 lbs 20- 30 2-cycle engine 4-channel 280 sq wing area 90 length Plywood/balsa frame balsa/spruce removable wing panels hinged shock-mounted music wire frame landing gear Removable tail surfaces transportation Pbsn N Pattern -- RC3S-2 $2995 601/2 Wingspan 60% overall length 60 26 Engines Plan N Pattern Set #RC3S-1 $2495 2150 sq wing area 84 wingspan 4 ch R/C 11 lbs lw/o R/CI plywood 8 balsa construction over 65 sq ft drawings Plan N Pattern #RCQS-11 $2496 SPAD C-XIII Capable Flyer Captures Imagination 13 31 cu engines 79h wingspan 2120 sq wing area Plan N Pattern #RCQS 8 $2796 N Fokker TriplaneN DR-i Giant 1/4 Scale R/C Design WW 78 150 cu engines 72 wingspan triplane 1772 sq wing area Plan N Pattern IRCQS-5 $2495 SE-5A World War 78-22 engines 0 801/2 wingspan 2220 sq wing area Plan N Pattern #RCQS-7 $2495 Quarter Scale Curtis Falcon 114 Wingspan 3168 sq area Quadra Size Engine Plan N Pattern #RCQS-13 $2795 Bill Effinger founding member AMA AMA AFFS Hall Famer Prices complete Plans Sub-Assembly Detailed Parts Lists Add $200 Mailing Tube SEND FOR BROcHURE ahead cromd New Brochure showing new Plan Sets lOBS Send $100 refundable first order WE Technical Services PO Box 76884-A Atlanta GA 30328 Christen Husky Enclosed find photos latest project initial idea model came after reading article about Christen Husky August 1986 issue Sport Aviation prototype built Christen dustries Afton WY also build Christen Eagle Pitts Husky designed Herb Anderson form erly worked Piper Aircraft bears quite resemblance Piper Super Cruiser noticeable differences 180-hp Lycoming engine large slot ted flaps deeper steel fuselage truss large Hoerner wing tips y Husky built modified Goldberg Cub kit using pictures small three-view contained magazine article powered Saito 65 fourcycle uses six-channel Futaba Con quest guidance Among modifications A6 sq bass cap strips wing ribs give scalelike appearance under Perma gloss Coverite prevent main spar showing aileron flap servos hidden wing panel pro vide clear see-through window center section struts functional ing built using K&S streamlined tubing cowl made four layers glass cloth K&B polyester resin over foam plug Working trim tabs built elevator per prototype have logged 25 flights date low slow flyby flaps down makes ef fort worthwhile hope enContinued page 10 experience Great Performance Quartet x DALOTEL 85 SPAN 69 insWING AREA 830 sq ins CHIPMUNK 850 SPAN 70 lfl5WING AREA 850 sq iflS SPAN 76 lfl SPAN 72 ins EXTRA 230 WING AREA 900 sq InS ZLIN 526 WING AREA 900 sq 1fl5 4 ALL BALSA ARFS AT ONE GREAT PRICE HOLIDAY SPECIAL $185 ea available direct select hobby shops c ZIMPRO MARKETING PO BOX 3076 OAK RIDGE TN 37830 PHONE 615-482-6188 8 Model Aviation Letters Editor letters will carefully considered general interest used Send Mod 1 Aviation 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 See beautiful NO Campus its Mosiac Front Library & Sacred Heart Church Set ladies shopping spree nearby University Park Mall area including University Commons University Center Annes Malls Buyers Marketplace outlet mall new Indian Ridge & Wilshire Plazas Bring kids ice skating right same dome Fighting Irish Hockey Ice Arena Saturday evening Fighting trish will hosting hockey game Advance Table Reservations Contact Gen Chairman Jack Ailing nnis Norkus 244 Willow Dr South Bend IN 46637or1539 Kensington P1 Mishawaka IN 46544 219272-5073 9255-4366 RADIO CONTROL SHORT KIT DESIGNED AROUND FOAM CORE WING AND BOX FRAME FUSELAGE FOR SIMPLE AND STURDY CONSTRUCTION SIEBT Rfl3 IdcUUE WING CORES CANOPIES COWLS PLANS ENGINE MOUNTS FIRE WALLS MOLDED MISC PARTS SHORT IIARD WARE PA CKAGE AND MATERIALS LIST FOR ADDITIONAL BALSA AND HARDWARE NEEDED A6M2 ZERO 54 SPAN2995 P-40 TOMAHAWK55 SPAN2995 P-39 AIRA COBRA 55 SPAN2995 0 MUSTANG 54 SPAN2995 C202 FOLGORE 56 SPAN2995 FOCKE WULF 190 54 SPAN2995 A-26 INVADER TWIN 665495 P-lB LIGHTNING IWIN 706495 ORMRNk SEND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER FOR REQUIRED AMOUNT PLUS $450 PER KIT CANADIANS ADD $675 TO WING MFG PD BOX 33 CRY TAL LAKE IL 60014 ILLINOIS RESIDENTS ADD 6/s% SALES TAX ORDERS MUST BE IN US FUNDS SEND $350 FOR PRODUCT CATALOG VISIT OUR OUTLET STORE AT iu MORGAN STREET IN CRYSTAL LAKE IL joy pics taken Red Lion Airport area Model Aviation Forever Larry Hill Vincentown NJ addition pictures Christen Husky some share Larry also sent reprint mentioned ar ticle comparison takes pretty dis cerning eye tell s model full-size prototype Uses Film Pack Battery After lapse some 30 years Im back building flying models again time its Electrics Ive recently discovered film pack batteries Polaroid still have hefty amount power left after film has used still produce six volts over 250 mA Stripping away film pack casing have able extract bare battery measures 26 x 31 x 14 weighs about 4 oz visit local Radio Shack produced several very inexpensive Mabuchi motors rated 3-6 volts Connecting Polaroid battery Mabuchi motor 4 x 2 prop gave 8000 9000 rpm inspiration simple all-balsa Free Flight test model shown photos Total weight 3 oz wing area 108 sq Flying time about minute model maldng pow ered landing really enjoyed Don Srulls article Mini-Electrics October 1987 issue fine magazine Im anxious see Dons articles regarding motor rewinding etc am certain contribu tions will much further interest fascinating field model aviation Charles Wierzlicki Albuquerque NM Call Simitars Thank recent Bill Evans arti cle model aircraft technological ad vancement entitled Really Works stirred up much interest own Simitar Squadron took two new AMA members inspired construction five Simitar aircraft Articles like will break chain has caused converted Free Flight high wing stagnation has set since recession years Recently manufactur ers have begun doing R&D work ar eas hobby spite what masses have purchased past Companies like Continued page 12 10 Model Aviation OTHER POINTS OF INTEREST FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FOR 25 TO 45 ENGINES7W/V&7371 Youll notice power bargain fuels * Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup * Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines * Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection * Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer * Satisfaction Guaranteed SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL FREIGHT FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500 COLLECT PINTQUART GALLON55 GAL DRUM 0%Nitromethane$315$450$1050$19000 5%Nitromethane$365$525$1250$25800 10%Nitromethane$415$550$1450$32500 15%Nitromethane$430$625$1650$38500 25%Nitromethane$495$750$2095$52000 35%Nitromethane$575$875$2495$66000 510 PREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL 10% Nitromethane $415$550$1395$29500 15% Nitromethane $425$625$1595$35900 THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending finest quality model engine fuel available using finest quality ingredients instance Methanol use 995% pure very best grade money can buy also use real 100% pure Nitromethane get full measure youve paid based honest percentage-of-volume method percentage weight SIG fuels con tain 50-50 blend Bakers purest AA Castor Oil new improved Klotz Techniplate Synthetic Racing Oil maximum engine lubrication protection Based experience sincerely believe finest quality fuel can made price dont take word try some judge Airtronics JR Ace KC Space Lase is&i3 others gambling todays model ers courageous enough stop following listening repetitious opinions believe theyre right Simitar pilots proving across country cant hold back evolution After frogs lose tails Please print address Id like form communications network Simitar Squadrons around USA Gordon Stahl Pres Milwaukee Simitar Squadron 6623 W Chambers St Milwaukee WI 53210 Phone 414/873-5842 picture sent Gordon show has Reanna Stahl posing 60-in -span Simitar Tracer 60 pow ered 05 61 Maule M-5 Lunar Rocket am pleased submit photos Quar ter Scale RC aircraft Maul M-5 Lunar Rocket STOL Specifications wingspan 93 fuselage length 72 power Quadra Q35X glow having 31 hp 325 lb weight total aircraft weight dry 195 lb scratch-built Model Aviation plans over 11 months covering Ultracote radio Futaba Conquest first attempt Quarter Scale have involved model build ing 57 years last 17 RC models may interest note orig inal Maule Aircraft manufactured Maule Airport Napoleon MI approxi mately 10 miles east home town Jackson local RC club flies Maule Airport Maule M-i completed Sep tember 6 1987 made its first five flights next day Labor Day flew right off drawing board needing no adjustments other normal Continued page 136 12 Model Aviation Letters Editor Continued page 12 trim Two weeks later made three flights experimenting flaps outing aircraft flies beautifully flights made Maule Airport birthplace original full-scale aircraft Bob McCann Jackson MI Son Writes son Chris 14 years old pro cess learning fly remote control GLASSES salety Pmducts Modelers Modelers Sunglasses ANSI Z871 approved safety glasses Fits over prescription glasses Extremely light weight additional comfort Wrap ar6und side protection Anti-fog Anti-ultraviolet radiation Available clear amber gray mirror case included Clear$1095 Gray$1195 Amber$1195 Mirror$1495 CYAMask$1195 1BC Halon Fire Extinguisher $1495 Dealer Inquiries Invited Shipping handling add $275 VISA MasterCard accepted NO CODs Send cashiers check money order Please allow 3 weeks fo checks o c ea PE5 Safety Plus PO Box 1173 Clinton MS 39056 601 924-9640 airplanes started flying April 1987 has perfected landing yet En closed journal entry written school expressing feeling concerning new hobby Joe H Helms Monroe NC Following enclosure written Chris Helms favorite possession airplane can fly times hate has overcome Im depressed makes spir its soar Im lonely work boredom goes away Im awake can go sleep think about flying drift off sleep think would lost plane crashes feel like Ive lost friend cant explain joy gives make successful flight cheer softly myself fly off night Its easy thing see fly plane like Safety/Preston Continued page 20 glue Apparently did see October 1985 Safety column contained excerpts article medical journal concluded prolonged use CyA glue definitely can pro duce asthmatic condition some people sent copy column letter writer anyone else would like receive copy please enclose SASE request John Preston 2812 Northampton St N W Washington DC 20015 Scorpion/Hamilton Continued page 31 will occur since Scor pions constructed far have turned out tail-heavy its best prepared correct situation should develop since few things excluding federal budget out control tail-heavy airplane flight line Assuming have con structed Scorpion accurate true fashion avoiding warps misalignments will fly off board As ship double-check incidence angles stabilizer wing make sure conform shown plans Novice fliers will want set up systems follows Rudder throwone inch right left Elevator range% up down Aileron range% up down advanced fliers wanting fully aer obatic plane should use following guidelines Rudder throw 1 /2 right left Elevator rangel up down 136 Model Aviation SUNBIRD SENSATION WITH STYLE Sunbird combines eye opening performance truly distinctive styling terrific flying design Whether choose 40 size Sunbird 10 Sunbird Jr youll find Sunbird perfect sport plane fl PRECISION PROIUCTS INC 714 592-5144 510 E Arrow Highway San Dimas CA 91773 Continued page 138
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/01
Page Numbers: 8, 10, 12, 136
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/01
Page Numbers: 8, 10, 12, 136
Bill Effinger * says after seeing Slick Larsens 1/3 scale Cub fly knew hundreds other model builders would want scratch build relatively simple sturdy version SoI took Chuck Hollingers Berkeley 1/6 scale scaled up two times modified structure removable engine pack swivel land ing gear assembly removable tail surfaces wing panels am quite sure modelers will love iti -U Piper Cub J 1 wingspan 18 lbs 20- 30 2-cycle engine 4-channel 280 sq wing area 90 length Plywood/balsa frame balsa/spruce removable wing panels hinged shock-mounted music wire frame landing gear Removable tail surfaces transportation Pbsn N Pattern -- RC3S-2 $2995 601/2 Wingspan 60% overall length 60 26 Engines Plan N Pattern Set #RC3S-1 $2495 2150 sq wing area 84 wingspan 4 ch R/C 11 lbs lw/o R/CI plywood 8 balsa construction over 65 sq ft drawings Plan N Pattern #RCQS-11 $2496 SPAD C-XIII Capable Flyer Captures Imagination 13 31 cu engines 79h wingspan 2120 sq wing area Plan N Pattern #RCQS 8 $2796 N Fokker TriplaneN DR-i Giant 1/4 Scale R/C Design WW 78 150 cu engines 72 wingspan triplane 1772 sq wing area Plan N Pattern IRCQS-5 $2495 SE-5A World War 78-22 engines 0 801/2 wingspan 2220 sq wing area Plan N Pattern #RCQS-7 $2495 Quarter Scale Curtis Falcon 114 Wingspan 3168 sq area Quadra Size Engine Plan N Pattern #RCQS-13 $2795 Bill Effinger founding member AMA AMA AFFS Hall Famer Prices complete Plans Sub-Assembly Detailed Parts Lists Add $200 Mailing Tube SEND FOR BROcHURE ahead cromd New Brochure showing new Plan Sets lOBS Send $100 refundable first order WE Technical Services PO Box 76884-A Atlanta GA 30328 Christen Husky Enclosed find photos latest project initial idea model came after reading article about Christen Husky August 1986 issue Sport Aviation prototype built Christen dustries Afton WY also build Christen Eagle Pitts Husky designed Herb Anderson form erly worked Piper Aircraft bears quite resemblance Piper Super Cruiser noticeable differences 180-hp Lycoming engine large slot ted flaps deeper steel fuselage truss large Hoerner wing tips y Husky built modified Goldberg Cub kit using pictures small three-view contained magazine article powered Saito 65 fourcycle uses six-channel Futaba Con quest guidance Among modifications A6 sq bass cap strips wing ribs give scalelike appearance under Perma gloss Coverite prevent main spar showing aileron flap servos hidden wing panel pro vide clear see-through window center section struts functional ing built using K&S streamlined tubing cowl made four layers glass cloth K&B polyester resin over foam plug Working trim tabs built elevator per prototype have logged 25 flights date low slow flyby flaps down makes ef fort worthwhile hope enContinued page 10 experience Great Performance Quartet x DALOTEL 85 SPAN 69 insWING AREA 830 sq ins CHIPMUNK 850 SPAN 70 lfl5WING AREA 850 sq iflS SPAN 76 lfl SPAN 72 ins EXTRA 230 WING AREA 900 sq InS ZLIN 526 WING AREA 900 sq 1fl5 4 ALL BALSA ARFS AT ONE GREAT PRICE HOLIDAY SPECIAL $185 ea available direct select hobby shops c ZIMPRO MARKETING PO BOX 3076 OAK RIDGE TN 37830 PHONE 615-482-6188 8 Model Aviation Letters Editor letters will carefully considered general interest used Send Mod 1 Aviation 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 See beautiful NO Campus its Mosiac Front Library & Sacred Heart Church Set ladies shopping spree nearby University Park Mall area including University Commons University Center Annes Malls Buyers Marketplace outlet mall new Indian Ridge & Wilshire Plazas Bring kids ice skating right same dome Fighting Irish Hockey Ice Arena Saturday evening Fighting trish will hosting hockey game Advance Table Reservations Contact Gen Chairman Jack Ailing nnis Norkus 244 Willow Dr South Bend IN 46637or1539 Kensington P1 Mishawaka IN 46544 219272-5073 9255-4366 RADIO CONTROL SHORT KIT DESIGNED AROUND FOAM CORE WING AND BOX FRAME FUSELAGE FOR SIMPLE AND STURDY CONSTRUCTION SIEBT Rfl3 IdcUUE WING CORES CANOPIES COWLS PLANS ENGINE MOUNTS FIRE WALLS MOLDED MISC PARTS SHORT IIARD WARE PA CKAGE AND MATERIALS LIST FOR ADDITIONAL BALSA AND HARDWARE NEEDED A6M2 ZERO 54 SPAN2995 P-40 TOMAHAWK55 SPAN2995 P-39 AIRA COBRA 55 SPAN2995 0 MUSTANG 54 SPAN2995 C202 FOLGORE 56 SPAN2995 FOCKE WULF 190 54 SPAN2995 A-26 INVADER TWIN 665495 P-lB LIGHTNING IWIN 706495 ORMRNk SEND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER FOR REQUIRED AMOUNT PLUS $450 PER KIT CANADIANS ADD $675 TO WING MFG PD BOX 33 CRY TAL LAKE IL 60014 ILLINOIS RESIDENTS ADD 6/s% SALES TAX ORDERS MUST BE IN US FUNDS SEND $350 FOR PRODUCT CATALOG VISIT OUR OUTLET STORE AT iu MORGAN STREET IN CRYSTAL LAKE IL joy pics taken Red Lion Airport area Model Aviation Forever Larry Hill Vincentown NJ addition pictures Christen Husky some share Larry also sent reprint mentioned ar ticle comparison takes pretty dis cerning eye tell s model full-size prototype Uses Film Pack Battery After lapse some 30 years Im back building flying models again time its Electrics Ive recently discovered film pack batteries Polaroid still have hefty amount power left after film has used still produce six volts over 250 mA Stripping away film pack casing have able extract bare battery measures 26 x 31 x 14 weighs about 4 oz visit local Radio Shack produced several very inexpensive Mabuchi motors rated 3-6 volts Connecting Polaroid battery Mabuchi motor 4 x 2 prop gave 8000 9000 rpm inspiration simple all-balsa Free Flight test model shown photos Total weight 3 oz wing area 108 sq Flying time about minute model maldng pow ered landing really enjoyed Don Srulls article Mini-Electrics October 1987 issue fine magazine Im anxious see Dons articles regarding motor rewinding etc am certain contribu tions will much further interest fascinating field model aviation Charles Wierzlicki Albuquerque NM Call Simitars Thank recent Bill Evans arti cle model aircraft technological ad vancement entitled Really Works stirred up much interest own Simitar Squadron took two new AMA members inspired construction five Simitar aircraft Articles like will break chain has caused converted Free Flight high wing stagnation has set since recession years Recently manufactur ers have begun doing R&D work ar eas hobby spite what masses have purchased past Companies like Continued page 12 10 Model Aviation OTHER POINTS OF INTEREST FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FOR 25 TO 45 ENGINES7W/V&7371 Youll notice power bargain fuels * Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup * Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines * Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection * Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer * Satisfaction Guaranteed SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL FREIGHT FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500 COLLECT PINTQUART GALLON55 GAL DRUM 0%Nitromethane$315$450$1050$19000 5%Nitromethane$365$525$1250$25800 10%Nitromethane$415$550$1450$32500 15%Nitromethane$430$625$1650$38500 25%Nitromethane$495$750$2095$52000 35%Nitromethane$575$875$2495$66000 510 PREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL 10% Nitromethane $415$550$1395$29500 15% Nitromethane $425$625$1595$35900 THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending finest quality model engine fuel available using finest quality ingredients instance Methanol use 995% pure very best grade money can buy also use real 100% pure Nitromethane get full measure youve paid based honest percentage-of-volume method percentage weight SIG fuels con tain 50-50 blend Bakers purest AA Castor Oil new improved Klotz Techniplate Synthetic Racing Oil maximum engine lubrication protection Based experience sincerely believe finest quality fuel can made price dont take word try some judge Airtronics JR Ace KC Space Lase is&i3 others gambling todays model ers courageous enough stop following listening repetitious opinions believe theyre right Simitar pilots proving across country cant hold back evolution After frogs lose tails Please print address Id like form communications network Simitar Squadrons around USA Gordon Stahl Pres Milwaukee Simitar Squadron 6623 W Chambers St Milwaukee WI 53210 Phone 414/873-5842 picture sent Gordon show has Reanna Stahl posing 60-in -span Simitar Tracer 60 pow ered 05 61 Maule M-5 Lunar Rocket am pleased submit photos Quar ter Scale RC aircraft Maul M-5 Lunar Rocket STOL Specifications wingspan 93 fuselage length 72 power Quadra Q35X glow having 31 hp 325 lb weight total aircraft weight dry 195 lb scratch-built Model Aviation plans over 11 months covering Ultracote radio Futaba Conquest first attempt Quarter Scale have involved model build ing 57 years last 17 RC models may interest note orig inal Maule Aircraft manufactured Maule Airport Napoleon MI approxi mately 10 miles east home town Jackson local RC club flies Maule Airport Maule M-i completed Sep tember 6 1987 made its first five flights next day Labor Day flew right off drawing board needing no adjustments other normal Continued page 136 12 Model Aviation Letters Editor Continued page 12 trim Two weeks later made three flights experimenting flaps outing aircraft flies beautifully flights made Maule Airport birthplace original full-scale aircraft Bob McCann Jackson MI Son Writes son Chris 14 years old pro cess learning fly remote control GLASSES salety Pmducts Modelers Modelers Sunglasses ANSI Z871 approved safety glasses Fits over prescription glasses Extremely light weight additional comfort Wrap ar6und side protection Anti-fog Anti-ultraviolet radiation Available clear amber gray mirror case included Clear$1095 Gray$1195 Amber$1195 Mirror$1495 CYAMask$1195 1BC Halon Fire Extinguisher $1495 Dealer Inquiries Invited Shipping handling add $275 VISA MasterCard accepted NO CODs Send cashiers check money order Please allow 3 weeks fo checks o c ea PE5 Safety Plus PO Box 1173 Clinton MS 39056 601 924-9640 airplanes started flying April 1987 has perfected landing yet En closed journal entry written school expressing feeling concerning new hobby Joe H Helms Monroe NC Following enclosure written Chris Helms favorite possession airplane can fly times hate has overcome Im depressed makes spir its soar Im lonely work boredom goes away Im awake can go sleep think about flying drift off sleep think would lost plane crashes feel like Ive lost friend cant explain joy gives make successful flight cheer softly myself fly off night Its easy thing see fly plane like Safety/Preston Continued page 20 glue Apparently did see October 1985 Safety column contained excerpts article medical journal concluded prolonged use CyA glue definitely can pro duce asthmatic condition some people sent copy column letter writer anyone else would like receive copy please enclose SASE request John Preston 2812 Northampton St N W Washington DC 20015 Scorpion/Hamilton Continued page 31 will occur since Scor pions constructed far have turned out tail-heavy its best prepared correct situation should develop since few things excluding federal budget out control tail-heavy airplane flight line Assuming have con structed Scorpion accurate true fashion avoiding warps misalignments will fly off board As ship double-check incidence angles stabilizer wing make sure conform shown plans Novice fliers will want set up systems follows Rudder throwone inch right left Elevator range% up down Aileron range% up down advanced fliers wanting fully aer obatic plane should use following guidelines Rudder throw 1 /2 right left Elevator rangel up down 136 Model Aviation SUNBIRD SENSATION WITH STYLE Sunbird combines eye opening performance truly distinctive styling terrific flying design Whether choose 40 size Sunbird 10 Sunbird Jr youll find Sunbird perfect sport plane fl PRECISION PROIUCTS INC 714 592-5144 510 E Arrow Highway San Dimas CA 91773 Continued page 138
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/01
Page Numbers: 8, 10, 12, 136
Bill Effinger * says after seeing Slick Larsens 1/3 scale Cub fly knew hundreds other model builders would want scratch build relatively simple sturdy version SoI took Chuck Hollingers Berkeley 1/6 scale scaled up two times modified structure removable engine pack swivel land ing gear assembly removable tail surfaces wing panels am quite sure modelers will love iti -U Piper Cub J 1 wingspan 18 lbs 20- 30 2-cycle engine 4-channel 280 sq wing area 90 length Plywood/balsa frame balsa/spruce removable wing panels hinged shock-mounted music wire frame landing gear Removable tail surfaces transportation Pbsn N Pattern -- RC3S-2 $2995 601/2 Wingspan 60% overall length 60 26 Engines Plan N Pattern Set #RC3S-1 $2495 2150 sq wing area 84 wingspan 4 ch R/C 11 lbs lw/o R/CI plywood 8 balsa construction over 65 sq ft drawings Plan N Pattern #RCQS-11 $2496 SPAD C-XIII Capable Flyer Captures Imagination 13 31 cu engines 79h wingspan 2120 sq wing area Plan N Pattern #RCQS 8 $2796 N Fokker TriplaneN DR-i Giant 1/4 Scale R/C Design WW 78 150 cu engines 72 wingspan triplane 1772 sq wing area Plan N Pattern IRCQS-5 $2495 SE-5A World War 78-22 engines 0 801/2 wingspan 2220 sq wing area Plan N Pattern #RCQS-7 $2495 Quarter Scale Curtis Falcon 114 Wingspan 3168 sq area Quadra Size Engine Plan N Pattern #RCQS-13 $2795 Bill Effinger founding member AMA AMA AFFS Hall Famer Prices complete Plans Sub-Assembly Detailed Parts Lists Add $200 Mailing Tube SEND FOR BROcHURE ahead cromd New Brochure showing new Plan Sets lOBS Send $100 refundable first order WE Technical Services PO Box 76884-A Atlanta GA 30328 Christen Husky Enclosed find photos latest project initial idea model came after reading article about Christen Husky August 1986 issue Sport Aviation prototype built Christen dustries Afton WY also build Christen Eagle Pitts Husky designed Herb Anderson form erly worked Piper Aircraft bears quite resemblance Piper Super Cruiser noticeable differences 180-hp Lycoming engine large slot ted flaps deeper steel fuselage truss large Hoerner wing tips y Husky built modified Goldberg Cub kit using pictures small three-view contained magazine article powered Saito 65 fourcycle uses six-channel Futaba Con quest guidance Among modifications A6 sq bass cap strips wing ribs give scalelike appearance under Perma gloss Coverite prevent main spar showing aileron flap servos hidden wing panel pro vide clear see-through window center section struts functional ing built using K&S streamlined tubing cowl made four layers glass cloth K&B polyester resin over foam plug Working trim tabs built elevator per prototype have logged 25 flights date low slow flyby flaps down makes ef fort worthwhile hope enContinued page 10 experience Great Performance Quartet x DALOTEL 85 SPAN 69 insWING AREA 830 sq ins CHIPMUNK 850 SPAN 70 lfl5WING AREA 850 sq iflS SPAN 76 lfl SPAN 72 ins EXTRA 230 WING AREA 900 sq InS ZLIN 526 WING AREA 900 sq 1fl5 4 ALL BALSA ARFS AT ONE GREAT PRICE HOLIDAY SPECIAL $185 ea available direct select hobby shops c ZIMPRO MARKETING PO BOX 3076 OAK RIDGE TN 37830 PHONE 615-482-6188 8 Model Aviation Letters Editor letters will carefully considered general interest used Send Mod 1 Aviation 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 See beautiful NO Campus its Mosiac Front Library & Sacred Heart Church Set ladies shopping spree nearby University Park Mall area including University Commons University Center Annes Malls Buyers Marketplace outlet mall new Indian Ridge & Wilshire Plazas Bring kids ice skating right same dome Fighting Irish Hockey Ice Arena Saturday evening Fighting trish will hosting hockey game Advance Table Reservations Contact Gen Chairman Jack Ailing nnis Norkus 244 Willow Dr South Bend IN 46637or1539 Kensington P1 Mishawaka IN 46544 219272-5073 9255-4366 RADIO CONTROL SHORT KIT DESIGNED AROUND FOAM CORE WING AND BOX FRAME FUSELAGE FOR SIMPLE AND STURDY CONSTRUCTION SIEBT Rfl3 IdcUUE WING CORES CANOPIES COWLS PLANS ENGINE MOUNTS FIRE WALLS MOLDED MISC PARTS SHORT IIARD WARE PA CKAGE AND MATERIALS LIST FOR ADDITIONAL BALSA AND HARDWARE NEEDED A6M2 ZERO 54 SPAN2995 P-40 TOMAHAWK55 SPAN2995 P-39 AIRA COBRA 55 SPAN2995 0 MUSTANG 54 SPAN2995 C202 FOLGORE 56 SPAN2995 FOCKE WULF 190 54 SPAN2995 A-26 INVADER TWIN 665495 P-lB LIGHTNING IWIN 706495 ORMRNk SEND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER FOR REQUIRED AMOUNT PLUS $450 PER KIT CANADIANS ADD $675 TO WING MFG PD BOX 33 CRY TAL LAKE IL 60014 ILLINOIS RESIDENTS ADD 6/s% SALES TAX ORDERS MUST BE IN US FUNDS SEND $350 FOR PRODUCT CATALOG VISIT OUR OUTLET STORE AT iu MORGAN STREET IN CRYSTAL LAKE IL joy pics taken Red Lion Airport area Model Aviation Forever Larry Hill Vincentown NJ addition pictures Christen Husky some share Larry also sent reprint mentioned ar ticle comparison takes pretty dis cerning eye tell s model full-size prototype Uses Film Pack Battery After lapse some 30 years Im back building flying models again time its Electrics Ive recently discovered film pack batteries Polaroid still have hefty amount power left after film has used still produce six volts over 250 mA Stripping away film pack casing have able extract bare battery measures 26 x 31 x 14 weighs about 4 oz visit local Radio Shack produced several very inexpensive Mabuchi motors rated 3-6 volts Connecting Polaroid battery Mabuchi motor 4 x 2 prop gave 8000 9000 rpm inspiration simple all-balsa Free Flight test model shown photos Total weight 3 oz wing area 108 sq Flying time about minute model maldng pow ered landing really enjoyed Don Srulls article Mini-Electrics October 1987 issue fine magazine Im anxious see Dons articles regarding motor rewinding etc am certain contribu tions will much further interest fascinating field model aviation Charles Wierzlicki Albuquerque NM Call Simitars Thank recent Bill Evans arti cle model aircraft technological ad vancement entitled Really Works stirred up much interest own Simitar Squadron took two new AMA members inspired construction five Simitar aircraft Articles like will break chain has caused converted Free Flight high wing stagnation has set since recession years Recently manufactur ers have begun doing R&D work ar eas hobby spite what masses have purchased past Companies like Continued page 12 10 Model Aviation OTHER POINTS OF INTEREST FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FOR 25 TO 45 ENGINES7W/V&7371 Youll notice power bargain fuels * Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup * Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines * Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection * Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer * Satisfaction Guaranteed SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL FREIGHT FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500 COLLECT PINTQUART GALLON55 GAL DRUM 0%Nitromethane$315$450$1050$19000 5%Nitromethane$365$525$1250$25800 10%Nitromethane$415$550$1450$32500 15%Nitromethane$430$625$1650$38500 25%Nitromethane$495$750$2095$52000 35%Nitromethane$575$875$2495$66000 510 PREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL 10% Nitromethane $415$550$1395$29500 15% Nitromethane $425$625$1595$35900 THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending finest quality model engine fuel available using finest quality ingredients instance Methanol use 995% pure very best grade money can buy also use real 100% pure Nitromethane get full measure youve paid based honest percentage-of-volume method percentage weight SIG fuels con tain 50-50 blend Bakers purest AA Castor Oil new improved Klotz Techniplate Synthetic Racing Oil maximum engine lubrication protection Based experience sincerely believe finest quality fuel can made price dont take word try some judge Airtronics JR Ace KC Space Lase is&i3 others gambling todays model ers courageous enough stop following listening repetitious opinions believe theyre right Simitar pilots proving across country cant hold back evolution After frogs lose tails Please print address Id like form communications network Simitar Squadrons around USA Gordon Stahl Pres Milwaukee Simitar Squadron 6623 W Chambers St Milwaukee WI 53210 Phone 414/873-5842 picture sent Gordon show has Reanna Stahl posing 60-in -span Simitar Tracer 60 pow ered 05 61 Maule M-5 Lunar Rocket am pleased submit photos Quar ter Scale RC aircraft Maul M-5 Lunar Rocket STOL Specifications wingspan 93 fuselage length 72 power Quadra Q35X glow having 31 hp 325 lb weight total aircraft weight dry 195 lb scratch-built Model Aviation plans over 11 months covering Ultracote radio Futaba Conquest first attempt Quarter Scale have involved model build ing 57 years last 17 RC models may interest note orig inal Maule Aircraft manufactured Maule Airport Napoleon MI approxi mately 10 miles east home town Jackson local RC club flies Maule Airport Maule M-i completed Sep tember 6 1987 made its first five flights next day Labor Day flew right off drawing board needing no adjustments other normal Continued page 136 12 Model Aviation Letters Editor Continued page 12 trim Two weeks later made three flights experimenting flaps outing aircraft flies beautifully flights made Maule Airport birthplace original full-scale aircraft Bob McCann Jackson MI Son Writes son Chris 14 years old pro cess learning fly remote control GLASSES salety Pmducts Modelers Modelers Sunglasses ANSI Z871 approved safety glasses Fits over prescription glasses Extremely light weight additional comfort Wrap ar6und side protection Anti-fog Anti-ultraviolet radiation Available clear amber gray mirror case included Clear$1095 Gray$1195 Amber$1195 Mirror$1495 CYAMask$1195 1BC Halon Fire Extinguisher $1495 Dealer Inquiries Invited Shipping handling add $275 VISA MasterCard accepted NO CODs Send cashiers check money order Please allow 3 weeks fo checks o c ea PE5 Safety Plus PO Box 1173 Clinton MS 39056 601 924-9640 airplanes started flying April 1987 has perfected landing yet En closed journal entry written school expressing feeling concerning new hobby Joe H Helms Monroe NC Following enclosure written Chris Helms favorite possession airplane can fly times hate has overcome Im depressed makes spir its soar Im lonely work boredom goes away Im awake can go sleep think about flying drift off sleep think would lost plane crashes feel like Ive lost friend cant explain joy gives make successful flight cheer softly myself fly off night Its easy thing see fly plane like Safety/Preston Continued page 20 glue Apparently did see October 1985 Safety column contained excerpts article medical journal concluded prolonged use CyA glue definitely can pro duce asthmatic condition some people sent copy column letter writer anyone else would like receive copy please enclose SASE request John Preston 2812 Northampton St N W Washington DC 20015 Scorpion/Hamilton Continued page 31 will occur since Scor pions constructed far have turned out tail-heavy its best prepared correct situation should develop since few things excluding federal budget out control tail-heavy airplane flight line Assuming have con structed Scorpion accurate true fashion avoiding warps misalignments will fly off board As ship double-check incidence angles stabilizer wing make sure conform shown plans Novice fliers will want set up systems follows Rudder throwone inch right left Elevator range% up down Aileron range% up down advanced fliers wanting fully aer obatic plane should use following guidelines Rudder throw 1 /2 right left Elevator rangel up down 136 Model Aviation SUNBIRD SENSATION WITH STYLE Sunbird combines eye opening performance truly distinctive styling terrific flying design Whether choose 40 size Sunbird 10 Sunbird Jr youll find Sunbird perfect sport plane fl PRECISION PROIUCTS INC 714 592-5144 510 E Arrow Highway San Dimas CA 91773 Continued page 138
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/01
Page Numbers: 8, 10, 12, 136
Bill Effinger * says after seeing Slick Larsens 1/3 scale Cub fly knew hundreds other model builders would want scratch build relatively simple sturdy version SoI took Chuck Hollingers Berkeley 1/6 scale scaled up two times modified structure removable engine pack swivel land ing gear assembly removable tail surfaces wing panels am quite sure modelers will love iti -U Piper Cub J 1 wingspan 18 lbs 20- 30 2-cycle engine 4-channel 280 sq wing area 90 length Plywood/balsa frame balsa/spruce removable wing panels hinged shock-mounted music wire frame landing gear Removable tail surfaces transportation Pbsn N Pattern -- RC3S-2 $2995 601/2 Wingspan 60% overall length 60 26 Engines Plan N Pattern Set #RC3S-1 $2495 2150 sq wing area 84 wingspan 4 ch R/C 11 lbs lw/o R/CI plywood 8 balsa construction over 65 sq ft drawings Plan N Pattern #RCQS-11 $2496 SPAD C-XIII Capable Flyer Captures Imagination 13 31 cu engines 79h wingspan 2120 sq wing area Plan N Pattern #RCQS 8 $2796 N Fokker TriplaneN DR-i Giant 1/4 Scale R/C Design WW 78 150 cu engines 72 wingspan triplane 1772 sq wing area Plan N Pattern IRCQS-5 $2495 SE-5A World War 78-22 engines 0 801/2 wingspan 2220 sq wing area Plan N Pattern #RCQS-7 $2495 Quarter Scale Curtis Falcon 114 Wingspan 3168 sq area Quadra Size Engine Plan N Pattern #RCQS-13 $2795 Bill Effinger founding member AMA AMA AFFS Hall Famer Prices complete Plans Sub-Assembly Detailed Parts Lists Add $200 Mailing Tube SEND FOR BROcHURE ahead cromd New Brochure showing new Plan Sets lOBS Send $100 refundable first order WE Technical Services PO Box 76884-A Atlanta GA 30328 Christen Husky Enclosed find photos latest project initial idea model came after reading article about Christen Husky August 1986 issue Sport Aviation prototype built Christen dustries Afton WY also build Christen Eagle Pitts Husky designed Herb Anderson form erly worked Piper Aircraft bears quite resemblance Piper Super Cruiser noticeable differences 180-hp Lycoming engine large slot ted flaps deeper steel fuselage truss large Hoerner wing tips y Husky built modified Goldberg Cub kit using pictures small three-view contained magazine article powered Saito 65 fourcycle uses six-channel Futaba Con quest guidance Among modifications A6 sq bass cap strips wing ribs give scalelike appearance under Perma gloss Coverite prevent main spar showing aileron flap servos hidden wing panel pro vide clear see-through window center section struts functional ing built using K&S streamlined tubing cowl made four layers glass cloth K&B polyester resin over foam plug Working trim tabs built elevator per prototype have logged 25 flights date low slow flyby flaps down makes ef fort worthwhile hope enContinued page 10 experience Great Performance Quartet x DALOTEL 85 SPAN 69 insWING AREA 830 sq ins CHIPMUNK 850 SPAN 70 lfl5WING AREA 850 sq iflS SPAN 76 lfl SPAN 72 ins EXTRA 230 WING AREA 900 sq InS ZLIN 526 WING AREA 900 sq 1fl5 4 ALL BALSA ARFS AT ONE GREAT PRICE HOLIDAY SPECIAL $185 ea 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hefty amount power left after film has used still produce six volts over 250 mA Stripping away film pack casing have able extract bare battery measures 26 x 31 x 14 weighs about 4 oz visit local Radio Shack produced several very inexpensive Mabuchi motors rated 3-6 volts Connecting Polaroid battery Mabuchi motor 4 x 2 prop gave 8000 9000 rpm inspiration simple all-balsa Free Flight test model shown photos Total weight 3 oz wing area 108 sq Flying time about minute model maldng pow ered landing really enjoyed Don Srulls article Mini-Electrics October 1987 issue fine magazine Im anxious see Dons articles regarding motor rewinding etc am certain contribu tions will much further interest fascinating field model aviation Charles Wierzlicki Albuquerque NM Call Simitars Thank recent Bill Evans arti cle model aircraft technological ad vancement entitled Really Works stirred up much interest own Simitar Squadron took two new AMA members inspired construction five Simitar aircraft Articles like will break chain has caused converted Free Flight high wing stagnation has set since recession years Recently manufactur ers have begun doing R&D work ar eas hobby spite what masses have purchased past Companies like Continued page 12 10 Model Aviation OTHER POINTS OF INTEREST FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FOR 25 TO 45 ENGINES7W/V&7371 Youll notice power bargain fuels * Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup * Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines * Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection * Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer * Satisfaction Guaranteed SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL FREIGHT FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500 COLLECT PINTQUART GALLON55 GAL DRUM 0%Nitromethane$315$450$1050$19000 5%Nitromethane$365$525$1250$25800 10%Nitromethane$415$550$1450$32500 15%Nitromethane$430$625$1650$38500 25%Nitromethane$495$750$2095$52000 35%Nitromethane$575$875$2495$66000 510 PREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL 10% Nitromethane $415$550$1395$29500 15% Nitromethane $425$625$1595$35900 THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending finest quality model engine fuel available using finest quality ingredients instance Methanol use 995% pure very best grade money can buy also use real 100% pure Nitromethane get full measure youve paid based honest percentage-of-volume method percentage weight SIG fuels con tain 50-50 blend Bakers purest AA Castor Oil new improved Klotz Techniplate Synthetic Racing Oil maximum engine lubrication protection Based experience sincerely believe finest quality fuel can made price dont take word try some judge Airtronics JR Ace KC Space Lase is&i3 others gambling todays model ers courageous enough stop following listening repetitious opinions believe theyre right Simitar pilots proving across country cant hold back evolution After frogs lose tails Please print address Id like form communications network Simitar Squadrons around USA Gordon Stahl Pres Milwaukee Simitar Squadron 6623 W Chambers St Milwaukee WI 53210 Phone 414/873-5842 picture sent Gordon show has Reanna Stahl posing 60-in -span Simitar Tracer 60 pow ered 05 61 Maule M-5 Lunar Rocket am pleased submit photos Quar ter Scale RC aircraft Maul M-5 Lunar Rocket STOL Specifications wingspan 93 fuselage length 72 power Quadra Q35X glow having 31 hp 325 lb weight total aircraft weight dry 195 lb scratch-built Model Aviation plans over 11 months covering Ultracote radio Futaba Conquest first attempt Quarter Scale have involved model build ing 57 years last 17 RC models may interest note orig inal Maule Aircraft manufactured Maule Airport Napoleon MI approxi mately 10 miles east home town Jackson local RC club flies Maule Airport Maule M-i completed Sep tember 6 1987 made its first five flights next day Labor Day flew right off drawing board needing no adjustments other normal Continued page 136 12 Model Aviation Letters Editor Continued page 12 trim Two weeks later made three flights experimenting flaps outing aircraft flies beautifully flights made Maule Airport birthplace original full-scale aircraft Bob McCann Jackson MI Son Writes son Chris 14 years old pro cess learning fly remote control GLASSES salety Pmducts Modelers Modelers Sunglasses ANSI Z871 approved safety glasses Fits over prescription glasses Extremely light weight additional comfort Wrap ar6und side protection Anti-fog Anti-ultraviolet radiation Available clear amber gray mirror case included Clear$1095 Gray$1195 Amber$1195 Mirror$1495 CYAMask$1195 1BC Halon Fire Extinguisher $1495 Dealer Inquiries Invited Shipping handling add $275 VISA MasterCard accepted NO CODs Send cashiers check money order Please allow 3 weeks fo checks o c ea PE5 Safety Plus PO Box 1173 Clinton MS 39056 601 924-9640 airplanes started flying April 1987 has perfected landing yet En closed journal entry written school expressing feeling concerning new hobby Joe H Helms Monroe NC Following enclosure written Chris Helms favorite possession airplane can fly times hate has overcome Im depressed makes spir its soar Im lonely work boredom goes away Im awake can go sleep think about flying drift off sleep think would lost plane crashes feel like Ive lost friend cant explain joy gives make successful flight cheer softly myself fly off night Its easy thing see fly plane like Safety/Preston Continued page 20 glue Apparently did see October 1985 Safety column contained excerpts article medical journal concluded prolonged use CyA glue definitely can pro duce asthmatic condition some people sent copy column letter writer anyone else would like receive copy please enclose SASE request John Preston 2812 Northampton St N W Washington DC 20015 Scorpion/Hamilton Continued page 31 will occur since Scor pions constructed far have turned out tail-heavy its best prepared correct situation should develop since few things excluding federal budget out control tail-heavy airplane flight line Assuming have con structed Scorpion accurate true fashion avoiding warps misalignments will fly off board As ship double-check incidence angles stabilizer wing make sure conform shown plans Novice fliers will want set up systems follows Rudder throwone inch right left Elevator range% up down Aileron range% up down advanced fliers wanting fully aer obatic plane should use following guidelines Rudder throw 1 /2 right left Elevator rangel up down 136 Model Aviation SUNBIRD SENSATION WITH STYLE Sunbird combines eye opening performance truly distinctive styling terrific flying design Whether choose 40 size Sunbird 10 Sunbird Jr youll find Sunbird perfect sport plane fl PRECISION PROIUCTS INC 714 592-5144 510 E Arrow Highway San Dimas CA 91773 Continued page 138
