THIS MONTHS BEST SELLERS FROM ROBBE Knowledgeable dealers nationwide recommending Robbe Schiuters hottest kits See Authorized Robbe Schiuter Service Center today Immediate kit 89 catalog orders call Robbe direct 201-359-2115 XF2Y building just inter ested XF2Y might well know article published read much interest Billy Jack Long As article indicated Billy Jack test pilots program has writ ten articles testing aircraft also has color film coverage some critical phases test flights anyone interested Billy Jack now lives t4342 Baker St Westminster CA 93683 Hes member AMA early June took BJ out fly Bluegrass Soaring Society After couple flights Oly II reckoned fun F-102 took him little adjust propor tional controls instead beeper used fly F6F Hellcat Thomas P Field Lexington KY Wants Canards Just wanted say thanks recent ar ticles canard aircraft started flying Cressline Canard Stick have Long E-Z almost ready fly would love see articles unusual aircraft ordered plans 617 626 hopes learning about canard stability can design own ca nards have trouble Canard Stick landings nose wants bounce exces sively sometimes until goes out control go around No mentions prob lem other articles Alton Dobbins Shaw SC referenced Mr Dobbins article Tom Hunt appeared July 1988 issue under title Canards Stability though article directed flight landings interesting note business Scale documentation often see claims left last remain ing example world yet go over collection fact find oth ers no way criticism Dons article efforts Im sure infor mation supplied museum As example have Sopwith Triplane collection different shot reason mentioning remind seeking Scale documenta tion some cases may find other examples put bit effort search might interested note have Foto-Paak studies aircraft men tioned Dons article shot color ranging 10 50 photos would appreciate sending copy letter Don express compli ments fine photography under some what trying conditionsfrom person has other similar museums Bob Banka Scale Model Research Costa Mesa CA After receiving copy Bob Banka s letter Don Berliner telephoned us say thanks also comment left aspect Don says num ber faithful reproductions early toric aircraft probably accounts fot photography different examples As fat hes aware Hendon lasi remaining Sopwith Triplane origi nally manufactured Doing Something About years have thought about coming part model airplane scene have unable locate Scale model reproductions favorite aircraft situation has prompted drastic action am now compiling new book entitled Flying Model Warplanes An Inter national Guide Plans Kits hope have book print next spring meantime would appreciate hearing fellow modelers regarding ad dresses obscure kit plan manufactur ers advice regarding magazines asso ciations companies Japan England Germany Italy also welcome hope book once print will swer questions fellow fliers may have about sources favorite model airplane John C Fredrickser 69 Flamingo Dr Warwick RI 0288 What Field What delightfully written photo graphed article ran Hendon Mu seum Don Berliner informative pictures gave good feel quality effort Don put visit Im enclosing aerial view flying field newly paved runways has re cently dedicated Jim Sterling Field Desert Hawks Lake Havasu City AZ Lake Havasu know home Continued page 1 8 Model Aviation Le rs TO4h e Editor letters will carefully considered general interest used Send Model AvIation 1810 Samuel Morse Din Reston VA 22090 tAPSIC Ord No 2880 5uCC5~1 bCltcopter line bluters Theigot better Dieter ize nigh forTnaflce worldwide us latest desiSa able 115O5t aetobe 15Ch1fle C P ticJ maneuvers ldegic will impress difficultb1ute o ter enthUs~t build eandiflghelcvolkr fleue 1$ on Museum SPITFIRE Mk IX 1/6 SCALE Wing Span65 Wing Area714 sq Weight7-8 lbs Engine61 2c 90 4c MADE IN THE USA Receive FREE cockpit kit PICA standoff scale model purchased between July 1 1989 September 30 1989 sending proof-of-purchase PICA postmarked no later October 31 1989 Proof-of-purchase end label kit box original bill sale will no exceptions dates offer bill sale must clearly show dealers name address Void prohibited law coupon must accompany request MODEL fALE SIZE ____________ CITY STATE ZIP PICA ENTERPRISES INC 2657 NE 188th STREET IFLORIDA 331 800305 935-1436 HO~Y Horn hobby spectalties Kits p& w ModelService 1935 Miss Attlerica 84 $7196 1936 Buccaneer 64 $6996 l937Dallaire 109 $7516 l938CllpperMkl72 $4156 1938 Kisud King 63 $4236 1938 Powerhouse 84 $5356 1938 Record Breaker 96 $6956 1938 Trenton Terror 72$4076 1939 Korda Wake 44 $1916 1939 Mercury 72 $5836 1939 Zipper 54 $5356 1940 Ranger 46 $3196 1940 Sailplane 78 $8476 1940 So Long 50 $3036 1941 Brigidier $6 $4076 1941Super Osuker 78 $7276 1941 Pluyboy Jr $4 $3116 1941Pluyboy Sr 80 $5110 941 BroOkion Dodoer$6 $4236 Midway Model Co Full Kits 936 Flying Quaker 84$64761938Powerhouse $0 $2996 937 Long Cabin 78$47161939 T Sportuer SO $2996 937 Quaker Flash 67$45561940 Buzzard Bombshell 937 Air Chief 61$359672 span kit $5696 940 New Ruler74$711650apanldl $3596 shove kits qualify Sum events FE & R/C feature higheot quality machine cut & sanded parts sheet & soip wood wire & window material Most piano original FF hut models eusity convertihie 3ch R/C Sallplanes Electric Power Gas Kits jdIQW8Mg25LELECTRIC MODEL DESIGN Gnome HLG 60$2400Shy Knight 44105 Dl$2400 Gnome2M Gilder75$3796ElectraGlide II 73 09 D53100 Past Eddie 10$ D$2400 Lightning 36 10$ D$2400 UfraMklV lOSGi$3796 ThennicTruneller O5DorG $3100 Electric Playboy 10$ G $2600 Hobby Horn Sensoar Glider 78 1010$ electric$1800 Astro Challenger 05 Gaured$3250 Antro Viking 0$ Gearedi$3250 Astro Porterileld 115012$ Geared$5996 Astro Sport 37 05 Direct$2996 Daveys Rosin 0$ Geared$3371 Daveos Le Cruta 10$ Gearedi$3598 FULL LINE OF ELECTRIC SYSTEMS & PARTS AVAIL 5HIPPING & HANDLING76 Page CATALOGUE UptO $800 add $300$200 pp/tut Ctsst free $801 $2000 add $250when requested order $2001 $4500 add $325 $4501 $7000 add $375HOBBY HORN Over $7000 add $450 CA Addressees add 6% tao $errd 3 Moran St IA] MOVISA/MC#&EoplorChecIs 0500 2212 alOw up 30 days tar checkWestminster Ca 92584 clearance COD Exact charges plus $150 893-5311 handling Cash OnlyHrs Mon-Fr 9AM 1St Annual Schneider Cup Race re enactment models held 1989 Back picture long runway great wind rightbut watch out blows other way looks like bosses changed wrong time runways being laid doesnt county realized oddity has promised correct Im sure have unique field US Right Joe Curodeau Lake Havasu City AZ Do-335 Remembered article April issue PushPull 240 stirred up some old memories re gards Dornier-335 flew P-Si Mus tang 357th Fighter Group over Eu rope wars end group moved Continued page 12 Build could flying IF YOU WANT IT TO FLY LIKE ARROW IT MUST BE BUILT LIKE ONE Ill Build Any Kit Finish can supply complete planes framed up kits Complete Planes Ill Test Fly Call Phil Good 2157410433 POBox 352 Langh 0mg PA 19047 Only certified cheeho money orders accepted Minimum order 91200 three Beckegee 014 Powerpoles 5390 per package 9150 shipoing handling CT residents add 75% sales lan Prices eubiect change notice DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED further information dealer Ericen send BASE end Business Cant SERMOS RIC SNAP CONNECTORS Calar Conws Statloi Box 16787 Stamlord CT069 203322-6294 10 Model Aviation / CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER MA FREE COCKPIT KIT NAME ADDRESS p WANT TO TRY THE R/C HELICOPTER CHALLENGE FOR $2 Todays R/C helicopters technological wonders features such autorotation collective pitch bell-hiller mix automatic tail compensation can easily loop roll fly inverted hands experienced flier Most machines require special engines radios designed helicopter use specialised accessories initial cost can run between $750 $2500 Well worth want best GMP offers wide range machines what about entry level modeler wants try R/C helicopters before making such large investment meet need GMP introduces new REBEL very simple low cost R/C helicopter specifically designed help entry level modeler test develop flying skills REBEL can flown low cost airplane type 4 channel radios 40-50 airplane en gines Initial cost REBEL about $250 $325 add gyro Any entry level modeler will enjoy new REBEL looks flies great excellent trainer sports mo _______ del So dont let R/C helicopter challenge pass come fly REBEL W W Gorham Modc Products Inc23961 Craftsman Rd Calabasas CA USA 91302 1818 992-0195 FAX818 702-0117 OF AUTHENTIC FLYING * MODEL PLANS * ONlY SMALL ASSOET MONT LISTED BELOW OEGSLAR IN-STOCK PLANS GEO 000 FAMOUS SAMEOAY SEOVICE WOE S MO AU HENMOD P5ALL FATTEeNS INCLSDOD SCA tOE PLANS 0 2I SF3/4 OP 14 OP 2 ISP 3 SI__SSBtVIATtD 8A2EE 2 SO 1/16SZ 1/8 SO 1/ 00 Y Ovought LOrS frAU 15Cur JN45 Jeony 14RAF BE2B& C 290040 ToperWing 36Weotl,d Lyeoodoe 35Doug 0-466 Oboe 29Boe 100 Sport 33Stir Tolnotor 18Pockata Loeec 11 39Cur P36A Fight 25Ogi Cons 02U1// 38Coo Cotlo PRYSo 29Curtis NC-4 IEer 57 Ftr 31Baylee GeBee 13Superoarlo S68 36GrooE GolFkwk 35Lock Electra #11 43Oouo Aveoget 088 42800 8170 FL Fort 38NA bELEchell 825 34Hacci-CaatoltEC72 37Cur Navy 553C1 25CRacr R3CS 42 34Doug Trerep DC-3 33Coot Hawk PRE 32Soolittlee OSpil 31flOe F4B344 P12B 32SpoHid Bollflog 328owaod IkebMIke 34Turners 05/ Racer 3590w Mo EHolligaO 3380 P26A Low Wn 35Stloeuo 0 42S8 Moeqoito Boab 37Otearero P017 43N 81k Widow PHI 30TAMS Hobo 0013 42COB2C-4 Helldiv0 36Ford TrRootr 4A0 31Be1San~ Air Boo 33Grooo 12F Sock * 27C Seuhook F7CS 28Sib hophib S38 16HPge 0-400 BooS 31ho/ps LSirioe 31Edo 19 Floato 31How Racer Fate 31C Spoohuk F9C-2 31BoeIng FIr F4B3 38 Toreore Peace Op 128 Looniog 12 AInpi 20519 2113 19E9 15Ii 2514 2314 5551 3025 2S11 1812 1813 0239 8259 149 117 157 147 2718 3014 5132 3626 157 191 118 4732 1512 0212 3514 1349 107 137 569 1415 2071 3759 160 3332 147 2530 3832 3220 1818 1512 3625 5032 2111 1212 1514 129 2321 30 020 3214 29 SC 2212 3416 2212 4528 3112 2814 2714 7842 9469 2151 178 22S 4120 4016 7735 5529 238 28SO 7130 2314 2050 154 8 10 2112 308 4122 2410 49535 5736 4824 2920 2314 5428 7035 3112 6 158 1914 2216 1810 3524 4316AL 82 uck ESec 8032Food 3fE4A0 Boo 8170 014 B-25 09 526 07 20 IStlo Tel 3318IHodWPaie 53742 94 37 244936 744/ 452660 391905 402059 32j 8041 3116W 6241 391651/ 1/ 4 * 28 ITOtGGI 7656 261603919059 20 149 30174 AS 02 1934 69k- ReAD BEFORE ORSIROSO3/B SCALE/i BUS ZRI EIINTS/E10/oRoORoroooPLANS AVAILABLE AT ONE BE SORE TO ADD 085 000 OOLLA8UNOR8T/S4SIZEN AL 10% FOR PACKAGING ALL ORSIONS POSTAGE Al/S ONSUEEANCE T 08001490 ASSITIONAL P140/S .09400 SIZES SOc 075 CATALOG 02 00 05 PRICE LIST ALONE 51585 AIR FOREIGN 03 ieveiana Mouei Supply Co E454 4 Facoe/4u,1oS Best F,or/ SIc 1910eue.p0 100078 SOT8OIT AVENUECLEVELAND SOlO 44102L-~"" horn Leiston England Neubiberg Ger lucky enough get home-for some R&R group two Domier-335s flew middle-aged civilian pilot-mechanic boys familiar German lan guage Anton Tony Froelick rela beled switches instruments English guys could fly two-seater eventually wound up England air shows research Unfor tunately Cove Hampshire England met untimely end rear engine caught fire burning out rear controls killing Group Captain Alan Hards flown squadron mate Lt RD Brown During war RD forced bail out damaged P-S 1 over Switzerland Dornier up Don Bochay 15 victories air took up P-Si little mock combat Dornier hair faster otherwise no match Don Mustang Unfortunately both pilots have passed away may Ill drop another name AnContinued page 146 RONS MODELRadio Controlled BUILDINGAIrplESfleB Other AJrcraft Boats 213 451-0484 Fly Call Write 435 San Vincente SI J Santa Monica CA 90402 12 Model Aviation PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS uzZZ7Is# Made U S BARSTOCK ALUMINUM SPINNERS Pan No Size TT-150-B .. 1-1/2 TT-175-B . 1-3/4 TT-200-B 11-225-B .. 21/4 11-226-B .. 2-1/4 FAI . TT-250-B . 2-1/2 TT-251-B . 2-1/2 FAI .. TT-275-B 3/4 TT-276-8 .. 2-3/4 FAI .. 11-300-B 11-301-BPAl TT-325-B . 3-1/4 TT-350-B /2 TT-375-B .. 3-3/4 11-400-B 4 RetailApprox PriceWeight $1395058 02 149509502 159510002 169516002 189515002 189519002 209517002 229522002 249520002 269526002 289525002 369534002 499547002 599552002 699557002 3 Pieces Cone Back Plate Retainer Screw Note 3 4 Blade Spinners Available Sizes Add 5300 Per Spinner PROP NUT ADAPTORS Part No Size TT-140-A . 1/4-28 TT-147-A 4-28/7mm . TT-610-A 10mm TT-710-A 10mm TT-516-A '5/16-24 TT-518-A .. 5/16-24/8mm IT-BiD-A x 10mm TT-825-A . 8x 125mm TT-375-A3/8-24 TT-125-A x 125mm Retail Approx Price Weight $495 061 02 49506102 49506302 49508202 495 602 49507602 495076oz 495 .. 075 02 595 117 02 595 02 3 Pieces Nut Washer anti Machined Bushing Add S350 Shipping Handling Prices subject change notice ROMCO MFG INC OX 836 SOUTH HOUSTON TEXAS 77587 713 943-1867 other 357th alumnus Chuck Yeager alive well TV again again think single-seat Dornier-335 Air Space Museum Washington DCpossibly same wife Helen beginning push 70 pretty hard both still ac tive licensed pilots have dabbling RC several years am enclosing picture freehand scratch-builts little 50 Saito powered 514-pounderreferred Round big 13-lb 8footer named Mr Big Its powered Zenoah 23 Both fly very well Harvey Mace Ft Bragg CA Safety/Preston Continued page 22 letter stated story apparently first sur faced 1967 So happen prefer assem bling models components arc welding rather gluing also weareontact lenses dont alarmed saw warning National Newsletter Its just true Have another safe Fly Baby/Mathews Continued page 33 site Test range free surface movement deflections per plans engine carbure tor needle settings engine-on radio op eration Finally important make sure model balances slightly ward center-of-gravity shown plans Add ballast needed Dont fly model tail-heavy everything checks out OK Fly Baby ready big try field head wind add little right rudder advance throttle youre air borne 12 ft adding up elevator youre taking off downwind Remember climb rate func tion engine speed elevator Dont horse airplane around heavy-handedly gentle caresses thats needed Take model up bit throttle down dead slow Still isnt sinking much Find little thermal shut engine off Now isnt something kind flying too sedate taste try some slow-speed touch-andbumps Hows easy Did ever prettier Whatever style flying youll find Old-Timer will oblige Versatile brisk smooth responsive Fly Baby will exactly what want See yourself isnt up date Old-Timer could ask dB Facts/Abbott Continued page 35 erates Quiet whisper 20 dB Conversation 65 dB Loud orchestra 80 dB Start danger 90 dB Amplified rock band 110 dB Threshold pain 130 dB Federal agencies have established recom mended standards safe noise exposure eight hours per day 90 dB two hours per day 100 dB less one-quarter hour per day 115 dB Lets reexamine AMA FAI cri teria Current AMA90 dB 9 ft Old FAIl00 dB meter Current FAI98 dB three meters order compare recommenda tions need convert single distancein case 9 ft Thats easy enough involves converting meters feet meter ft applying inverse square law discussed above results Current AMA90 dB 9 ft Old FAI912 dB 9 ft Current FAI988 dB 9 ft As can see new FAI regulation considerably less stringent old 146 Model Aviation Matched Performance System TOP PERFORMANCE K&B ENGINES AirplaneManse K&B FUELS K&B Glow PLUGS 9 Blends4 Choices Free Flight Kits Supplies Rubber er Power Kits Scale Old Timer Too Co Electric Motors Rubber Tissue Cox Parts Rubber Accessories Winding Hooks Timers Nitrate Dope CATALOGUE $200 CAMPBELLS CUSTOM KITS PO BOX 5996 LAKE WORTH FL 33466-5996 Letters Editor Continued page 12 V
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/10
Page Numbers: 8, 10, 12, 146
THIS MONTHS BEST SELLERS FROM ROBBE Knowledgeable dealers nationwide recommending Robbe Schiuters hottest kits See Authorized Robbe Schiuter Service Center today Immediate kit 89 catalog orders call Robbe direct 201-359-2115 XF2Y building just inter ested XF2Y might well know article published read much interest Billy Jack Long As article indicated Billy Jack test pilots program has writ ten articles testing aircraft also has color film coverage some critical phases test flights anyone interested Billy Jack now lives t4342 Baker St Westminster CA 93683 Hes member AMA early June took BJ out fly Bluegrass Soaring Society After couple flights Oly II reckoned fun F-102 took him little adjust propor tional controls instead beeper used fly F6F Hellcat Thomas P Field Lexington KY Wants Canards Just wanted say thanks recent ar ticles canard aircraft started flying Cressline Canard Stick have Long E-Z almost ready fly would love see articles unusual aircraft ordered plans 617 626 hopes learning about canard stability can design own ca nards have trouble Canard Stick landings nose wants bounce exces sively sometimes until goes out control go around No mentions prob lem other articles Alton Dobbins Shaw SC referenced Mr Dobbins article Tom Hunt appeared July 1988 issue under title Canards Stability though article directed flight landings interesting note business Scale documentation often see claims left last remain ing example world yet go over collection fact find oth ers no way criticism Dons article efforts Im sure infor mation supplied museum As example have Sopwith Triplane collection different shot reason mentioning remind seeking Scale documenta tion some cases may find other examples put bit effort search might interested note have Foto-Paak studies aircraft men tioned Dons article shot color ranging 10 50 photos would appreciate sending copy letter Don express compli ments fine photography under some what trying conditionsfrom person has other similar museums Bob Banka Scale Model Research Costa Mesa CA After receiving copy Bob Banka s letter Don Berliner telephoned us say thanks also comment left aspect Don says num ber faithful reproductions early toric aircraft probably accounts fot photography different examples As fat hes aware Hendon lasi remaining Sopwith Triplane origi nally manufactured Doing Something About years have thought about coming part model airplane scene have unable locate Scale model reproductions favorite aircraft situation has prompted drastic action am now compiling new book entitled Flying Model Warplanes An Inter national Guide Plans Kits hope have book print next spring meantime would appreciate hearing fellow modelers regarding ad dresses obscure kit plan manufactur ers advice regarding magazines asso ciations companies Japan England Germany Italy also welcome hope book once print will swer questions fellow fliers may have about sources favorite model airplane John C Fredrickser 69 Flamingo Dr Warwick RI 0288 What Field What delightfully written photo graphed article ran Hendon Mu seum Don Berliner informative pictures gave good feel quality effort Don put visit Im enclosing aerial view flying field newly paved runways has re cently dedicated Jim Sterling Field Desert Hawks Lake Havasu City AZ Lake Havasu know home Continued page 1 8 Model Aviation Le rs TO4h e Editor letters will carefully considered general interest used Send Model AvIation 1810 Samuel Morse Din Reston VA 22090 tAPSIC Ord No 2880 5uCC5~1 bCltcopter line bluters Theigot better Dieter ize nigh forTnaflce worldwide us latest desiSa able 115O5t aetobe 15Ch1fle C P ticJ maneuvers ldegic will impress difficultb1ute o ter enthUs~t build eandiflghelcvolkr fleue 1$ on Museum SPITFIRE Mk IX 1/6 SCALE Wing Span65 Wing Area714 sq Weight7-8 lbs Engine61 2c 90 4c MADE IN THE USA Receive FREE cockpit kit PICA standoff scale model purchased between July 1 1989 September 30 1989 sending proof-of-purchase PICA postmarked no later October 31 1989 Proof-of-purchase end label kit box original bill sale will no exceptions dates offer bill sale must clearly show dealers name address Void prohibited law coupon must accompany request MODEL fALE SIZE ____________ CITY STATE ZIP PICA ENTERPRISES INC 2657 NE 188th STREET IFLORIDA 331 800305 935-1436 HO~Y Horn hobby spectalties Kits p& w ModelService 1935 Miss Attlerica 84 $7196 1936 Buccaneer 64 $6996 l937Dallaire 109 $7516 l938CllpperMkl72 $4156 1938 Kisud King 63 $4236 1938 Powerhouse 84 $5356 1938 Record Breaker 96 $6956 1938 Trenton Terror 72$4076 1939 Korda Wake 44 $1916 1939 Mercury 72 $5836 1939 Zipper 54 $5356 1940 Ranger 46 $3196 1940 Sailplane 78 $8476 1940 So Long 50 $3036 1941 Brigidier $6 $4076 1941Super Osuker 78 $7276 1941 Pluyboy Jr $4 $3116 1941Pluyboy Sr 80 $5110 941 BroOkion Dodoer$6 $4236 Midway Model Co Full Kits 936 Flying Quaker 84$64761938Powerhouse $0 $2996 937 Long Cabin 78$47161939 T Sportuer SO $2996 937 Quaker Flash 67$45561940 Buzzard Bombshell 937 Air Chief 61$359672 span kit $5696 940 New Ruler74$711650apanldl $3596 shove kits qualify Sum events FE & R/C feature higheot quality machine cut & sanded parts sheet & soip wood wire & window material Most piano original FF hut models eusity convertihie 3ch R/C Sallplanes Electric Power Gas Kits jdIQW8Mg25LELECTRIC MODEL DESIGN Gnome HLG 60$2400Shy Knight 44105 Dl$2400 Gnome2M Gilder75$3796ElectraGlide II 73 09 D53100 Past Eddie 10$ D$2400 Lightning 36 10$ D$2400 UfraMklV lOSGi$3796 ThennicTruneller O5DorG $3100 Electric Playboy 10$ G $2600 Hobby Horn Sensoar Glider 78 1010$ electric$1800 Astro Challenger 05 Gaured$3250 Antro Viking 0$ Gearedi$3250 Astro Porterileld 115012$ Geared$5996 Astro Sport 37 05 Direct$2996 Daveys Rosin 0$ Geared$3371 Daveos Le Cruta 10$ Gearedi$3598 FULL LINE OF ELECTRIC SYSTEMS & PARTS AVAIL 5HIPPING & HANDLING76 Page CATALOGUE UptO $800 add $300$200 pp/tut Ctsst free $801 $2000 add $250when requested order $2001 $4500 add $325 $4501 $7000 add $375HOBBY HORN Over $7000 add $450 CA Addressees add 6% tao $errd 3 Moran St IA] MOVISA/MC#&EoplorChecIs 0500 2212 alOw up 30 days tar checkWestminster Ca 92584 clearance COD Exact charges plus $150 893-5311 handling Cash OnlyHrs Mon-Fr 9AM 1St Annual Schneider Cup Race re enactment models held 1989 Back picture long runway great wind rightbut watch out blows other way looks like bosses changed wrong time runways being laid doesnt county realized oddity has promised correct Im sure have unique field US Right Joe Curodeau Lake Havasu City AZ Do-335 Remembered article April issue PushPull 240 stirred up some old memories re gards Dornier-335 flew P-Si Mus tang 357th Fighter Group over Eu rope wars end group moved Continued page 12 Build could flying IF YOU WANT IT TO FLY LIKE ARROW IT MUST BE BUILT LIKE ONE Ill Build Any Kit Finish can supply complete planes framed up kits Complete Planes Ill Test Fly Call Phil Good 2157410433 POBox 352 Langh 0mg PA 19047 Only certified cheeho money orders accepted Minimum order 91200 three Beckegee 014 Powerpoles 5390 per package 9150 shipoing handling CT residents add 75% sales lan Prices eubiect change notice DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED further information dealer Ericen send BASE end Business Cant SERMOS RIC SNAP CONNECTORS Calar Conws Statloi Box 16787 Stamlord CT069 203322-6294 10 Model Aviation / CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER MA FREE COCKPIT KIT NAME ADDRESS p WANT TO TRY THE R/C HELICOPTER CHALLENGE FOR $2 Todays R/C helicopters technological wonders features such autorotation collective pitch bell-hiller mix automatic tail compensation can easily loop roll fly inverted hands experienced flier Most machines require special engines radios designed helicopter use specialised accessories initial cost can run between $750 $2500 Well worth want best GMP offers wide range machines what about entry level modeler wants try R/C helicopters before making such large investment meet need GMP introduces new REBEL very simple low cost R/C helicopter specifically designed help entry level modeler test develop flying skills REBEL can flown low cost airplane type 4 channel radios 40-50 airplane en gines Initial cost REBEL about $250 $325 add gyro Any entry level modeler will enjoy new REBEL looks flies great excellent trainer sports mo _______ del So dont let R/C helicopter challenge pass come fly REBEL W W Gorham Modc Products Inc23961 Craftsman Rd Calabasas CA USA 91302 1818 992-0195 FAX818 702-0117 OF AUTHENTIC FLYING * MODEL PLANS * ONlY SMALL ASSOET MONT LISTED BELOW OEGSLAR IN-STOCK PLANS GEO 000 FAMOUS SAMEOAY SEOVICE WOE S MO AU HENMOD P5ALL FATTEeNS INCLSDOD SCA tOE PLANS 0 2I SF3/4 OP 14 OP 2 ISP 3 SI__SSBtVIATtD 8A2EE 2 SO 1/16SZ 1/8 SO 1/ 00 Y Ovought LOrS frAU 15Cur JN45 Jeony 14RAF BE2B& C 290040 ToperWing 36Weotl,d Lyeoodoe 35Doug 0-466 Oboe 29Boe 100 Sport 33Stir Tolnotor 18Pockata Loeec 11 39Cur P36A Fight 25Ogi Cons 02U1// 38Coo Cotlo PRYSo 29Curtis NC-4 IEer 57 Ftr 31Baylee GeBee 13Superoarlo S68 36GrooE GolFkwk 35Lock Electra #11 43Oouo Aveoget 088 42800 8170 FL Fort 38NA bELEchell 825 34Hacci-CaatoltEC72 37Cur Navy 553C1 25CRacr R3CS 42 34Doug Trerep DC-3 33Coot Hawk PRE 32Soolittlee OSpil 31flOe F4B344 P12B 32SpoHid Bollflog 328owaod IkebMIke 34Turners 05/ Racer 3590w Mo EHolligaO 3380 P26A Low Wn 35Stloeuo 0 42S8 Moeqoito Boab 37Otearero P017 43N 81k Widow PHI 30TAMS Hobo 0013 42COB2C-4 Helldiv0 36Ford TrRootr 4A0 31Be1San~ Air Boo 33Grooo 12F Sock * 27C Seuhook F7CS 28Sib hophib S38 16HPge 0-400 BooS 31ho/ps LSirioe 31Edo 19 Floato 31How Racer Fate 31C Spoohuk F9C-2 31BoeIng FIr F4B3 38 Toreore Peace Op 128 Looniog 12 AInpi 20519 2113 19E9 15Ii 2514 2314 5551 3025 2S11 1812 1813 0239 8259 149 117 157 147 2718 3014 5132 3626 157 191 118 4732 1512 0212 3514 1349 107 137 569 1415 2071 3759 160 3332 147 2530 3832 3220 1818 1512 3625 5032 2111 1212 1514 129 2321 30 020 3214 29 SC 2212 3416 2212 4528 3112 2814 2714 7842 9469 2151 178 22S 4120 4016 7735 5529 238 28SO 7130 2314 2050 154 8 10 2112 308 4122 2410 49535 5736 4824 2920 2314 5428 7035 3112 6 158 1914 2216 1810 3524 4316AL 82 uck ESec 8032Food 3fE4A0 Boo 8170 014 B-25 09 526 07 20 IStlo Tel 3318IHodWPaie 53742 94 37 244936 744/ 452660 391905 402059 32j 8041 3116W 6241 391651/ 1/ 4 * 28 ITOtGGI 7656 261603919059 20 149 30174 AS 02 1934 69k- ReAD BEFORE ORSIROSO3/B SCALE/i BUS ZRI EIINTS/E10/oRoORoroooPLANS AVAILABLE AT ONE BE SORE TO ADD 085 000 OOLLA8UNOR8T/S4SIZEN AL 10% FOR PACKAGING ALL ORSIONS POSTAGE Al/S ONSUEEANCE T 08001490 ASSITIONAL P140/S .09400 SIZES SOc 075 CATALOG 02 00 05 PRICE LIST ALONE 51585 AIR FOREIGN 03 ieveiana Mouei Supply Co E454 4 Facoe/4u,1oS Best F,or/ SIc 1910eue.p0 100078 SOT8OIT AVENUECLEVELAND SOlO 44102L-~"" horn Leiston England Neubiberg Ger lucky enough get home-for some R&R group two Domier-335s flew middle-aged civilian pilot-mechanic boys familiar German lan guage Anton Tony Froelick rela beled switches instruments English guys could fly two-seater eventually wound up England air shows research Unfor tunately Cove Hampshire England met untimely end rear engine caught fire burning out rear controls killing Group Captain Alan Hards flown squadron mate Lt RD Brown During war RD forced bail out damaged P-S 1 over Switzerland Dornier up Don Bochay 15 victories air took up P-Si little mock combat Dornier hair faster otherwise no match Don Mustang Unfortunately both pilots have passed away may Ill drop another name AnContinued page 146 RONS MODELRadio Controlled BUILDINGAIrplESfleB Other AJrcraft Boats 213 451-0484 Fly Call Write 435 San Vincente SI J Santa Monica CA 90402 12 Model Aviation PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS uzZZ7Is# Made U S BARSTOCK ALUMINUM SPINNERS Pan No Size TT-150-B .. 1-1/2 TT-175-B . 1-3/4 TT-200-B 11-225-B .. 21/4 11-226-B .. 2-1/4 FAI . TT-250-B . 2-1/2 TT-251-B . 2-1/2 FAI .. TT-275-B 3/4 TT-276-8 .. 2-3/4 FAI .. 11-300-B 11-301-BPAl TT-325-B . 3-1/4 TT-350-B /2 TT-375-B .. 3-3/4 11-400-B 4 RetailApprox PriceWeight $1395058 02 149509502 159510002 169516002 189515002 189519002 209517002 229522002 249520002 269526002 289525002 369534002 499547002 599552002 699557002 3 Pieces Cone Back Plate Retainer Screw Note 3 4 Blade Spinners Available Sizes Add 5300 Per Spinner PROP NUT ADAPTORS Part No Size TT-140-A . 1/4-28 TT-147-A 4-28/7mm . TT-610-A 10mm TT-710-A 10mm TT-516-A '5/16-24 TT-518-A .. 5/16-24/8mm IT-BiD-A x 10mm TT-825-A . 8x 125mm TT-375-A3/8-24 TT-125-A x 125mm Retail Approx Price Weight $495 061 02 49506102 49506302 49508202 495 602 49507602 495076oz 495 .. 075 02 595 117 02 595 02 3 Pieces Nut Washer anti Machined Bushing Add S350 Shipping Handling Prices subject change notice ROMCO MFG INC OX 836 SOUTH HOUSTON TEXAS 77587 713 943-1867 other 357th alumnus Chuck Yeager alive well TV again again think single-seat Dornier-335 Air Space Museum Washington DCpossibly same wife Helen beginning push 70 pretty hard both still ac tive licensed pilots have dabbling RC several years am enclosing picture freehand scratch-builts little 50 Saito powered 514-pounderreferred Round big 13-lb 8footer named Mr Big Its powered Zenoah 23 Both fly very well Harvey Mace Ft Bragg CA Safety/Preston Continued page 22 letter stated story apparently first sur faced 1967 So happen prefer assem bling models components arc welding rather gluing also weareontact lenses dont alarmed saw warning National Newsletter Its just true Have another safe Fly Baby/Mathews Continued page 33 site Test range free surface movement deflections per plans engine carbure tor needle settings engine-on radio op eration Finally important make sure model balances slightly ward center-of-gravity shown plans Add ballast needed Dont fly model tail-heavy everything checks out OK Fly Baby ready big try field head wind add little right rudder advance throttle youre air borne 12 ft adding up elevator youre taking off downwind Remember climb rate func tion engine speed elevator Dont horse airplane around heavy-handedly gentle caresses thats needed Take model up bit throttle down dead slow Still isnt sinking much Find little thermal shut engine off Now isnt something kind flying too sedate taste try some slow-speed touch-andbumps Hows easy Did ever prettier Whatever style flying youll find Old-Timer will oblige Versatile brisk smooth responsive Fly Baby will exactly what want See yourself isnt up date Old-Timer could ask dB Facts/Abbott Continued page 35 erates Quiet whisper 20 dB Conversation 65 dB Loud orchestra 80 dB Start danger 90 dB Amplified rock band 110 dB Threshold pain 130 dB Federal agencies have established recom mended standards safe noise exposure eight hours per day 90 dB two hours per day 100 dB less one-quarter hour per day 115 dB Lets reexamine AMA FAI cri teria Current AMA90 dB 9 ft Old FAIl00 dB meter Current FAI98 dB three meters order compare recommenda tions need convert single distancein case 9 ft Thats easy enough involves converting meters feet meter ft applying inverse square law discussed above results Current AMA90 dB 9 ft Old FAI912 dB 9 ft Current FAI988 dB 9 ft As can see new FAI regulation considerably less stringent old 146 Model Aviation Matched Performance System TOP PERFORMANCE K&B ENGINES AirplaneManse K&B FUELS K&B Glow PLUGS 9 Blends4 Choices Free Flight Kits Supplies Rubber er Power Kits Scale Old Timer Too Co Electric Motors Rubber Tissue Cox Parts Rubber Accessories Winding Hooks Timers Nitrate Dope CATALOGUE $200 CAMPBELLS CUSTOM KITS PO BOX 5996 LAKE WORTH FL 33466-5996 Letters Editor Continued page 12 V
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/10
Page Numbers: 8, 10, 12, 146
THIS MONTHS BEST SELLERS FROM ROBBE Knowledgeable dealers nationwide recommending Robbe Schiuters hottest kits See Authorized Robbe Schiuter Service Center today Immediate kit 89 catalog orders call Robbe direct 201-359-2115 XF2Y building just inter ested XF2Y might well know article published read much interest Billy Jack Long As article indicated Billy Jack test pilots program has writ ten articles testing aircraft also has color film coverage some critical phases test flights anyone interested Billy Jack now lives t4342 Baker St Westminster CA 93683 Hes member AMA early June took BJ out fly Bluegrass Soaring Society After couple flights Oly II reckoned fun F-102 took him little adjust propor tional controls instead beeper used fly F6F Hellcat Thomas P Field Lexington KY Wants Canards Just wanted say thanks recent ar ticles canard aircraft started flying Cressline Canard Stick have Long E-Z almost ready fly would love see articles unusual aircraft ordered plans 617 626 hopes learning about canard stability can design own ca nards have trouble Canard Stick landings nose wants bounce exces sively sometimes until goes out control go around No mentions prob lem other articles Alton Dobbins Shaw SC referenced Mr Dobbins article Tom Hunt appeared July 1988 issue under title Canards Stability though article directed flight landings interesting note business Scale documentation often see claims left last remain ing example world yet go over collection fact find oth ers no way criticism Dons article efforts Im sure infor mation supplied museum As example have Sopwith Triplane collection different shot reason mentioning remind seeking Scale documenta tion some cases may find other examples put bit effort search might interested note have Foto-Paak studies aircraft men tioned Dons article shot color ranging 10 50 photos would appreciate sending copy letter Don express compli ments fine photography under some what trying conditionsfrom person has other similar museums Bob Banka Scale Model Research Costa Mesa CA After receiving copy Bob Banka s letter Don Berliner telephoned us say thanks also comment left aspect Don says num ber faithful reproductions early toric aircraft probably accounts fot photography different examples As fat hes aware Hendon lasi remaining Sopwith Triplane origi nally manufactured Doing Something About years have thought about coming part model airplane scene have unable locate Scale model reproductions favorite aircraft situation has prompted drastic action am now compiling new book entitled Flying Model Warplanes An Inter national Guide Plans Kits hope have book print next spring meantime would appreciate hearing fellow modelers regarding ad dresses obscure kit plan manufactur ers advice regarding magazines asso ciations companies Japan England Germany Italy also welcome hope book once print will swer questions fellow fliers may have about sources favorite model airplane John C Fredrickser 69 Flamingo Dr Warwick RI 0288 What Field What delightfully written photo graphed article ran Hendon Mu seum Don Berliner informative pictures gave good feel quality effort Don put visit Im enclosing aerial view flying field newly paved runways has re cently dedicated Jim Sterling Field Desert Hawks Lake Havasu City AZ Lake Havasu know home Continued page 1 8 Model Aviation Le rs TO4h e Editor letters will carefully considered general interest used Send Model AvIation 1810 Samuel Morse Din Reston VA 22090 tAPSIC Ord No 2880 5uCC5~1 bCltcopter line bluters Theigot better Dieter ize nigh forTnaflce worldwide us latest desiSa able 115O5t aetobe 15Ch1fle C P ticJ maneuvers ldegic will impress difficultb1ute o ter enthUs~t build eandiflghelcvolkr fleue 1$ on Museum SPITFIRE Mk IX 1/6 SCALE Wing Span65 Wing Area714 sq Weight7-8 lbs Engine61 2c 90 4c MADE IN THE USA Receive FREE cockpit kit PICA standoff scale model purchased between July 1 1989 September 30 1989 sending proof-of-purchase PICA postmarked no later October 31 1989 Proof-of-purchase end label kit box original bill sale will no exceptions dates offer bill sale must clearly show dealers name address Void prohibited law coupon must accompany request MODEL fALE SIZE ____________ CITY STATE ZIP PICA ENTERPRISES INC 2657 NE 188th STREET IFLORIDA 331 800305 935-1436 HO~Y Horn hobby spectalties Kits p& w ModelService 1935 Miss Attlerica 84 $7196 1936 Buccaneer 64 $6996 l937Dallaire 109 $7516 l938CllpperMkl72 $4156 1938 Kisud King 63 $4236 1938 Powerhouse 84 $5356 1938 Record Breaker 96 $6956 1938 Trenton Terror 72$4076 1939 Korda Wake 44 $1916 1939 Mercury 72 $5836 1939 Zipper 54 $5356 1940 Ranger 46 $3196 1940 Sailplane 78 $8476 1940 So Long 50 $3036 1941 Brigidier $6 $4076 1941Super Osuker 78 $7276 1941 Pluyboy Jr $4 $3116 1941Pluyboy Sr 80 $5110 941 BroOkion Dodoer$6 $4236 Midway Model Co Full Kits 936 Flying Quaker 84$64761938Powerhouse $0 $2996 937 Long Cabin 78$47161939 T Sportuer SO $2996 937 Quaker Flash 67$45561940 Buzzard Bombshell 937 Air Chief 61$359672 span kit $5696 940 New Ruler74$711650apanldl $3596 shove kits qualify Sum events FE & R/C feature higheot quality machine cut & sanded parts sheet & soip wood wire & window material Most piano original FF hut models eusity convertihie 3ch R/C Sallplanes Electric Power Gas Kits jdIQW8Mg25LELECTRIC MODEL DESIGN Gnome HLG 60$2400Shy Knight 44105 Dl$2400 Gnome2M Gilder75$3796ElectraGlide II 73 09 D53100 Past Eddie 10$ D$2400 Lightning 36 10$ D$2400 UfraMklV lOSGi$3796 ThennicTruneller O5DorG $3100 Electric Playboy 10$ G $2600 Hobby Horn Sensoar Glider 78 1010$ electric$1800 Astro Challenger 05 Gaured$3250 Antro Viking 0$ Gearedi$3250 Astro Porterileld 115012$ Geared$5996 Astro Sport 37 05 Direct$2996 Daveys Rosin 0$ Geared$3371 Daveos Le Cruta 10$ Gearedi$3598 FULL LINE OF ELECTRIC SYSTEMS & PARTS AVAIL 5HIPPING & HANDLING76 Page CATALOGUE UptO $800 add $300$200 pp/tut Ctsst free $801 $2000 add $250when requested order $2001 $4500 add $325 $4501 $7000 add $375HOBBY HORN Over $7000 add $450 CA Addressees add 6% tao $errd 3 Moran St IA] MOVISA/MC#&EoplorChecIs 0500 2212 alOw up 30 days tar checkWestminster Ca 92584 clearance COD Exact charges plus $150 893-5311 handling Cash OnlyHrs Mon-Fr 9AM 1St Annual Schneider Cup Race re enactment models held 1989 Back picture long runway great wind rightbut watch out blows other way looks like bosses changed wrong time runways being laid doesnt county realized oddity has promised correct Im sure have unique field US Right Joe Curodeau Lake Havasu City AZ Do-335 Remembered article April issue PushPull 240 stirred up some old memories re gards Dornier-335 flew P-Si Mus tang 357th Fighter Group over Eu rope wars end group moved Continued page 12 Build could flying IF YOU WANT IT TO FLY LIKE ARROW IT MUST BE BUILT LIKE ONE Ill Build Any Kit Finish can supply complete planes framed up kits Complete Planes Ill Test Fly Call Phil Good 2157410433 POBox 352 Langh 0mg PA 19047 Only certified cheeho money orders accepted Minimum order 91200 three Beckegee 014 Powerpoles 5390 per package 9150 shipoing handling CT residents add 75% sales lan Prices eubiect change notice DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED further information dealer Ericen send BASE end Business Cant SERMOS RIC SNAP CONNECTORS Calar Conws Statloi Box 16787 Stamlord CT069 203322-6294 10 Model Aviation / CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER MA FREE COCKPIT KIT NAME ADDRESS p WANT TO TRY THE R/C HELICOPTER CHALLENGE FOR $2 Todays R/C helicopters technological wonders features such autorotation collective pitch bell-hiller mix automatic tail compensation can easily loop roll fly inverted hands experienced flier Most machines require special engines radios designed helicopter use specialised accessories initial cost can run between $750 $2500 Well worth want best GMP offers wide range machines what about entry level modeler wants try R/C helicopters before making such large investment meet need GMP introduces new REBEL very simple low cost R/C helicopter specifically designed help entry level modeler test develop flying skills REBEL can flown low cost airplane type 4 channel radios 40-50 airplane en gines Initial cost REBEL about $250 $325 add gyro Any entry level modeler will enjoy new REBEL looks flies great excellent trainer sports mo _______ del So dont let R/C helicopter challenge pass come fly REBEL W W Gorham Modc Products Inc23961 Craftsman Rd Calabasas CA USA 91302 1818 992-0195 FAX818 702-0117 OF AUTHENTIC FLYING * MODEL PLANS * ONlY SMALL ASSOET MONT LISTED BELOW OEGSLAR IN-STOCK PLANS GEO 000 FAMOUS SAMEOAY SEOVICE WOE S MO AU HENMOD P5ALL FATTEeNS INCLSDOD SCA tOE PLANS 0 2I SF3/4 OP 14 OP 2 ISP 3 SI__SSBtVIATtD 8A2EE 2 SO 1/16SZ 1/8 SO 1/ 00 Y Ovought LOrS frAU 15Cur JN45 Jeony 14RAF BE2B& C 290040 ToperWing 36Weotl,d Lyeoodoe 35Doug 0-466 Oboe 29Boe 100 Sport 33Stir Tolnotor 18Pockata Loeec 11 39Cur P36A Fight 25Ogi Cons 02U1// 38Coo Cotlo PRYSo 29Curtis NC-4 IEer 57 Ftr 31Baylee GeBee 13Superoarlo S68 36GrooE GolFkwk 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shows research Unfor tunately Cove Hampshire England met untimely end rear engine caught fire burning out rear controls killing Group Captain Alan Hards flown squadron mate Lt RD Brown During war RD forced bail out damaged P-S 1 over Switzerland Dornier up Don Bochay 15 victories air took up P-Si little mock combat Dornier hair faster otherwise no match Don Mustang Unfortunately both pilots have passed away may Ill drop another name AnContinued page 146 RONS MODELRadio Controlled BUILDINGAIrplESfleB Other AJrcraft Boats 213 451-0484 Fly Call Write 435 San Vincente SI J Santa Monica CA 90402 12 Model Aviation PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS uzZZ7Is# Made U S BARSTOCK ALUMINUM SPINNERS Pan No Size TT-150-B .. 1-1/2 TT-175-B . 1-3/4 TT-200-B 11-225-B .. 21/4 11-226-B .. 2-1/4 FAI . TT-250-B . 2-1/2 TT-251-B . 2-1/2 FAI .. TT-275-B 3/4 TT-276-8 .. 2-3/4 FAI .. 11-300-B 11-301-BPAl TT-325-B . 3-1/4 TT-350-B /2 TT-375-B .. 3-3/4 11-400-B 4 RetailApprox PriceWeight $1395058 02 149509502 159510002 169516002 189515002 189519002 209517002 229522002 249520002 269526002 289525002 369534002 499547002 599552002 699557002 3 Pieces Cone Back Plate Retainer Screw Note 3 4 Blade Spinners Available Sizes Add 5300 Per Spinner PROP NUT ADAPTORS Part No Size TT-140-A . 1/4-28 TT-147-A 4-28/7mm . TT-610-A 10mm TT-710-A 10mm TT-516-A '5/16-24 TT-518-A .. 5/16-24/8mm IT-BiD-A x 10mm TT-825-A . 8x 125mm TT-375-A3/8-24 TT-125-A x 125mm Retail Approx Price Weight $495 061 02 49506102 49506302 49508202 495 602 49507602 495076oz 495 .. 075 02 595 117 02 595 02 3 Pieces Nut Washer anti Machined Bushing Add S350 Shipping Handling Prices subject change notice ROMCO MFG INC OX 836 SOUTH HOUSTON TEXAS 77587 713 943-1867 other 357th alumnus Chuck Yeager alive well TV again again think single-seat Dornier-335 Air Space Museum Washington DCpossibly same wife Helen beginning push 70 pretty hard both still ac tive licensed pilots have dabbling RC several years am enclosing picture freehand scratch-builts little 50 Saito powered 514-pounderreferred Round big 13-lb 8footer named Mr Big Its powered Zenoah 23 Both fly very well Harvey Mace Ft Bragg CA Safety/Preston Continued page 22 letter stated story apparently first sur faced 1967 So happen prefer assem bling models components arc welding rather gluing also weareontact lenses dont alarmed saw warning National Newsletter Its just true Have another safe Fly Baby/Mathews Continued page 33 site Test range free surface movement deflections per plans engine carbure tor needle settings engine-on radio op eration Finally important make sure model balances slightly ward center-of-gravity shown plans Add ballast needed Dont fly model tail-heavy everything checks out OK Fly Baby ready big try field head wind add little right rudder advance throttle youre air borne 12 ft adding up elevator youre taking off downwind Remember climb rate func tion engine speed elevator Dont horse airplane around heavy-handedly gentle caresses thats needed Take model up bit throttle down dead slow Still isnt sinking much Find little thermal shut engine off Now isnt something kind flying too sedate taste try some slow-speed touch-andbumps Hows easy Did ever prettier Whatever style flying youll find Old-Timer will oblige Versatile brisk smooth responsive Fly Baby will exactly what want See yourself isnt up date Old-Timer could ask dB Facts/Abbott Continued page 35 erates Quiet whisper 20 dB Conversation 65 dB Loud orchestra 80 dB Start danger 90 dB Amplified rock band 110 dB Threshold pain 130 dB Federal agencies have established recom mended standards safe noise exposure eight hours per day 90 dB two hours per day 100 dB less one-quarter hour per day 115 dB Lets reexamine AMA FAI cri teria Current AMA90 dB 9 ft Old FAIl00 dB meter Current FAI98 dB three meters order compare recommenda tions need convert single distancein case 9 ft Thats easy enough involves converting meters feet meter ft applying inverse square law discussed above results Current AMA90 dB 9 ft Old FAI912 dB 9 ft Current FAI988 dB 9 ft As can see new FAI regulation considerably less stringent old 146 Model Aviation Matched Performance System TOP PERFORMANCE K&B ENGINES AirplaneManse K&B FUELS K&B Glow PLUGS 9 Blends4 Choices Free Flight Kits Supplies Rubber er Power Kits Scale Old Timer Too Co Electric Motors Rubber Tissue Cox Parts Rubber Accessories Winding Hooks Timers Nitrate Dope CATALOGUE $200 CAMPBELLS CUSTOM KITS PO BOX 5996 LAKE WORTH FL 33466-5996 Letters Editor Continued page 12 V
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/10
Page Numbers: 8, 10, 12, 146
THIS MONTHS BEST SELLERS FROM ROBBE Knowledgeable dealers nationwide recommending Robbe Schiuters hottest kits See Authorized Robbe Schiuter Service Center today Immediate kit 89 catalog orders call Robbe direct 201-359-2115 XF2Y building just inter ested XF2Y might well know article published read much interest Billy Jack Long As article indicated Billy Jack test pilots program has writ ten articles testing aircraft also has color film coverage some critical phases test flights anyone interested Billy Jack now lives t4342 Baker St Westminster CA 93683 Hes member AMA early June took BJ out fly Bluegrass Soaring Society After couple flights Oly II reckoned fun F-102 took him little adjust propor tional controls instead beeper used fly F6F Hellcat Thomas P Field Lexington KY Wants Canards Just wanted say thanks recent ar ticles canard aircraft started flying Cressline Canard Stick have Long E-Z almost ready fly would love see articles unusual aircraft ordered plans 617 626 hopes learning about canard stability can design own ca nards have trouble Canard Stick landings nose wants bounce exces sively sometimes until goes out control go around No mentions prob lem other articles Alton Dobbins Shaw SC referenced Mr Dobbins article Tom Hunt appeared July 1988 issue under title Canards Stability though article directed flight landings interesting note business Scale documentation often see claims left last remain ing example world yet go over collection fact find oth ers no way criticism Dons article efforts Im sure infor mation supplied museum As example have Sopwith Triplane collection different shot reason mentioning remind seeking Scale documenta tion some cases may find other examples put bit effort search might interested note have Foto-Paak studies aircraft men tioned Dons article shot color ranging 10 50 photos would appreciate sending copy letter Don express compli ments fine photography under some what trying conditionsfrom person has other similar museums Bob Banka Scale Model Research Costa Mesa CA After receiving copy Bob Banka s letter Don Berliner telephoned us say thanks also comment left aspect Don says num ber faithful reproductions early toric aircraft probably accounts fot photography different examples As fat hes aware Hendon lasi remaining Sopwith Triplane origi nally manufactured Doing Something About years have thought about coming part model airplane scene have unable locate Scale model reproductions favorite aircraft situation has prompted drastic action am now compiling new book entitled Flying Model Warplanes An Inter national Guide Plans Kits hope have book print next spring meantime would appreciate hearing fellow modelers regarding ad dresses obscure kit plan manufactur ers advice regarding magazines asso ciations companies Japan England Germany Italy also welcome hope book once print will swer questions fellow fliers may have about sources favorite model airplane John C Fredrickser 69 Flamingo Dr Warwick RI 0288 What Field What delightfully written photo graphed article ran Hendon Mu seum Don Berliner informative pictures gave good feel quality effort Don put visit Im enclosing aerial view flying field newly paved runways has re cently dedicated Jim Sterling Field Desert Hawks Lake Havasu City AZ Lake Havasu know home Continued page 1 8 Model Aviation Le rs TO4h e Editor letters will carefully considered general interest used Send Model AvIation 1810 Samuel Morse Din Reston VA 22090 tAPSIC Ord No 2880 5uCC5~1 bCltcopter line bluters Theigot better Dieter ize nigh forTnaflce worldwide us latest desiSa able 115O5t aetobe 15Ch1fle C P ticJ maneuvers ldegic will impress difficultb1ute o ter enthUs~t build eandiflghelcvolkr fleue 1$ on Museum SPITFIRE Mk IX 1/6 SCALE Wing Span65 Wing Area714 sq Weight7-8 lbs Engine61 2c 90 4c MADE IN THE USA Receive FREE cockpit kit PICA standoff scale model purchased between July 1 1989 September 30 1989 sending proof-of-purchase PICA postmarked no later October 31 1989 Proof-of-purchase end label kit box original bill sale will no exceptions dates offer bill sale must clearly show dealers name address Void prohibited law coupon must accompany request MODEL fALE SIZE ____________ CITY STATE ZIP PICA ENTERPRISES INC 2657 NE 188th STREET IFLORIDA 331 800305 935-1436 HO~Y Horn hobby spectalties Kits p& w ModelService 1935 Miss Attlerica 84 $7196 1936 Buccaneer 64 $6996 l937Dallaire 109 $7516 l938CllpperMkl72 $4156 1938 Kisud King 63 $4236 1938 Powerhouse 84 $5356 1938 Record Breaker 96 $6956 1938 Trenton Terror 72$4076 1939 Korda Wake 44 $1916 1939 Mercury 72 $5836 1939 Zipper 54 $5356 1940 Ranger 46 $3196 1940 Sailplane 78 $8476 1940 So Long 50 $3036 1941 Brigidier $6 $4076 1941Super Osuker 78 $7276 1941 Pluyboy Jr $4 $3116 1941Pluyboy Sr 80 $5110 941 BroOkion Dodoer$6 $4236 Midway Model Co Full Kits 936 Flying Quaker 84$64761938Powerhouse $0 $2996 937 Long Cabin 78$47161939 T Sportuer SO $2996 937 Quaker Flash 67$45561940 Buzzard Bombshell 937 Air Chief 61$359672 span kit $5696 940 New Ruler74$711650apanldl $3596 shove kits qualify Sum events FE & R/C feature higheot quality machine cut & sanded parts sheet & soip wood wire & window material Most piano original FF hut models eusity convertihie 3ch R/C Sallplanes Electric Power Gas Kits jdIQW8Mg25LELECTRIC MODEL DESIGN Gnome HLG 60$2400Shy Knight 44105 Dl$2400 Gnome2M Gilder75$3796ElectraGlide II 73 09 D53100 Past Eddie 10$ D$2400 Lightning 36 10$ D$2400 UfraMklV lOSGi$3796 ThennicTruneller O5DorG $3100 Electric Playboy 10$ G $2600 Hobby Horn Sensoar Glider 78 1010$ electric$1800 Astro Challenger 05 Gaured$3250 Antro Viking 0$ Gearedi$3250 Astro Porterileld 115012$ Geared$5996 Astro Sport 37 05 Direct$2996 Daveys Rosin 0$ Geared$3371 Daveos Le Cruta 10$ Gearedi$3598 FULL LINE OF ELECTRIC SYSTEMS & PARTS AVAIL 5HIPPING & HANDLING76 Page CATALOGUE UptO $800 add $300$200 pp/tut Ctsst free $801 $2000 add $250when requested order $2001 $4500 add $325 $4501 $7000 add $375HOBBY HORN Over $7000 add $450 CA Addressees add 6% tao $errd 3 Moran St IA] MOVISA/MC#&EoplorChecIs 0500 2212 alOw up 30 days tar checkWestminster Ca 92584 clearance COD Exact charges plus $150 893-5311 handling Cash OnlyHrs Mon-Fr 9AM 1St Annual Schneider Cup Race re enactment models held 1989 Back picture long runway great wind rightbut watch out blows other way looks like bosses changed wrong time runways being laid doesnt county realized oddity has promised correct Im sure have unique field US Right Joe Curodeau Lake Havasu City AZ Do-335 Remembered article April issue PushPull 240 stirred up some old memories re gards Dornier-335 flew P-Si Mus tang 357th Fighter Group over Eu rope wars end group moved Continued page 12 Build could flying IF YOU WANT IT TO FLY LIKE ARROW IT MUST BE BUILT LIKE ONE Ill Build Any Kit Finish can supply complete planes framed up kits Complete Planes Ill Test Fly Call Phil Good 2157410433 POBox 352 Langh 0mg PA 19047 Only certified cheeho money orders accepted Minimum order 91200 three Beckegee 014 Powerpoles 5390 per package 9150 shipoing handling CT residents add 75% sales lan Prices eubiect change notice DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED further information dealer Ericen send BASE end Business Cant SERMOS RIC SNAP CONNECTORS Calar Conws Statloi Box 16787 Stamlord CT069 203322-6294 10 Model Aviation / CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER MA FREE COCKPIT KIT NAME ADDRESS p WANT TO TRY THE R/C HELICOPTER CHALLENGE FOR $2 Todays R/C helicopters technological wonders features such autorotation collective pitch bell-hiller mix automatic tail compensation can easily loop roll fly inverted hands experienced flier Most machines require special engines radios designed helicopter use specialised accessories initial cost can run between $750 $2500 Well worth want best GMP offers wide range machines what about entry level modeler wants try R/C helicopters before making such large investment meet need GMP introduces new REBEL very simple low cost R/C helicopter specifically designed help entry level modeler test develop flying skills REBEL can flown low cost airplane type 4 channel radios 40-50 airplane en gines Initial cost REBEL about $250 $325 add gyro Any entry level modeler will enjoy new REBEL looks flies great excellent trainer sports mo _______ del So dont let R/C helicopter challenge pass come fly REBEL W W Gorham Modc Products Inc23961 Craftsman Rd Calabasas CA USA 91302 1818 992-0195 FAX818 702-0117 OF AUTHENTIC FLYING * MODEL PLANS * ONlY SMALL ASSOET MONT LISTED BELOW OEGSLAR IN-STOCK PLANS GEO 000 FAMOUS SAMEOAY SEOVICE WOE S MO AU HENMOD P5ALL FATTEeNS INCLSDOD SCA tOE PLANS 0 2I SF3/4 OP 14 OP 2 ISP 3 SI__SSBtVIATtD 8A2EE 2 SO 1/16SZ 1/8 SO 1/ 00 Y Ovought LOrS frAU 15Cur JN45 Jeony 14RAF BE2B& C 290040 ToperWing 36Weotl,d Lyeoodoe 35Doug 0-466 Oboe 29Boe 100 Sport 33Stir Tolnotor 18Pockata Loeec 11 39Cur P36A Fight 25Ogi Cons 02U1// 38Coo Cotlo PRYSo 29Curtis NC-4 IEer 57 Ftr 31Baylee GeBee 13Superoarlo S68 36GrooE GolFkwk 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