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Letters Editor Send Letters Model Aviation 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 husband John G Barrington 30 years old has modeler 15 years AMA member two years both proud new Great Planes Patriot kit recently completed finished motif US Navys Blue Angels flight demonstration team body painted Insignia Blue Black Baron paint wings covered MonoKote striping done hand decals Coverite Graphics engine OS 46 SF Mrs JG Barrington Waukesha Wisconsin As can see photo am loyal supporter AMA though am novice RC hobby have Ohio license plate FLY-AMA inscribed really enjoy receiving reading AMA magazine helps building RC aircraft mention interesting articles also have lot respect appreciation instructor Mr Doug Robinson Westerville Ohio putting up trying teach retired US Marine new tricks hope find room AMA magazine picture maybe edited version letter may sound little out ordinary stopped smoking year ago today Editors note letter dated October 24 1991after 40 years thanks hobby building RC airplanes am still smoking have occupied time magazine building airplanes very best staff AMA Don J Coleman Columbus Ohio November Election Month Make Vote Count Big Sky Modelers Montana Air National Guard currently flies F-16s flew F-51s 1950s Guards F-16s have recently tail markings modified no longer have Big Sky Country logo Chuck Hopper retired USAF Staff Sergeant built 1/5-scale F-51 Master Scale kit uses Webra 91 engineand six-channel Futaba radio channel used open shut canopy flies 80-100 mph insignia markings hand-painted Glen Mischke retired USAF Tech Sergeant built 1/5-scale F-16 Byron Originals kit ducted fan driven OS 77 engine retracts Rhom Air five-channel Futaba radio used flies about 135 mph insignia markings hand-painted Both modelers Great Falls Montana took photos Jack W Carte Great Falls Montana Continued page 9 November1992 5 AF SSGT Chuck Hopper retired 1/scale Master Scale F-Si Loyal Supporter AF TSGT Glen Mischke retired Is-scale Byron F-16 New Blue Angel Letters Editor Continued page 5 Editors note Claude Reeds hilarious cartoons appear now again magazine Spitfire built Pica kit powered SuperTigre 61 flies just greatalthough its beginners thought readers might enjoy seeing what sometimes cartoonist builds flies local club called Hudson Area RIC Fliers Claude E Reed North Adams Michigan Update Building Mufflers Made Easy muffler made stainless steel flex tubing Model Aviation June 1992 bought tubing Peterson Industrial Products Inc 2300 NW 29th Avenue Portland OR 97210 503 222-9446 Perhaps could publish address am sure lot modelers would appreciate Martin J Dietrich Beaverton Oregon Tom Hicks Modeler recently received September issue Model Aviation saw FF Minute Man article model design Tom Hicks membership aware Tom Hicks suffered debilitating stroke fall 1991 died January 1992 Tom corresponded several times year telephone letter since last saw him back late seventies Tom avid hand-launch glider flier often competed against another East Coast contests earlier years thrilled phoned tell purchase article/plan Model Aviation purchased publication know would have liked see published past issue Tom say thank making dream come true have receiving phone calls about Jim Kutkuhn Augusta Kansas Paint/Finish Precautions Spray vs Brush Editors note Are readers authorities problem Well glad forward answers writer Over years have read number articles Model Aviation warning hazards associated use current finishing materials impression dealt anticipated spray-painting applications methods am embarking experimental aircraft construction project infeasible provide spray facilities safe air circulation equipment temperature control home would like work year-round expedite progress wish restricted spray application during five eight months warmer weather locale principal concern during construction effective priming structural metal parts before riveted together will ongoing procedure regularly carried involving relatively small amounts painted area because few parts will involved given prime operation occasion expect use selfetching primer analysis hazard application such materials presupposes spray painting brush-applied Continued page 22 Custom Balsa Die Cutting2 Balsa Sheets745/16x 1-48 80104 1/8x 12x24613 753/8x 11/251 94105 3/16x 12x24363 3648381/8x 1/4131876 1/2 x 2791051061/4x 12x24420 1 1/16x2284039 1/8x3/81419y768107 3/32x12x48 1004 2 1/16x3324440 1/8x1/21724108 1/8x12x48 1149 3 1/16x 453 71 41 3/16x 3/1613 19Balsa Blocks109 3/16X 12X48 726 4 3/32x23550423/16x3/817216 12110 1/4x12x48838 5 3/32x33953433/16x1/2223177 1/uz262 1121108 6 3/32x46792441/4x 1/41827 7 1/8 x 238 54 45 1/4 x 3/819 3078 2 x 274 130 AIflflfl 79 2 x 390 149Spruce Sticks 81/8 x 35069461/4 x 1/220 34VVJ/~803 92253648 91/8x477104471/4x3/43445 103/16 x 24462481/4 x 14360Custom Cut Balsa 1 x 4 160 99 11 /8 x 1/8 7 3 113/16 x 35879495/16 x 5/162432 Top Quality Prices 8181121/8 x 1/42128 123/16 x 491121503/8 x 3/827 42 AAA Quality Ecuadorian Balsa 81C1131/8 x 3/82333 Sanded Close Tolerances Balsa Planks361143/16x3/162939 131/4 x 25172513/8 x 1/231531151/4 x 1/43652 141/4 x 37093523/8 x 3/448631285 N Union Street 82 lx 2 157 116 1/4 x 3/8 41 58 151/4 x 4110134533/8 x 16573Stockton CA 95205 83 lx 3 219 117 1/4 x 1/2 47 66 165/16z26082541/2x 1/241 55841x42931181/4x 16789 175/16 x 382110551/2 z 3/453711209-464-0180852x22311195/16 x 5/164362 185/16x 4139185561/2 z 16487862 x 33351205/16 x 1/24875 193/8x26895575/8x5/85472S P E C L 2x4 121 x3/4 89 203/8 z 390128583/3 x 3/47598 x 3 5 2 8 x 3/8 213/8 x 4165230593/4 x 184111Replace Lite Ply 3 x 4 123 x 1/2 81 221/2 x 283116601 x 1104139 Low Cost Door Skin 8981241/2 x 1/26992 231/2x 3 109 155 608 torBulkheads&FuselageSides 89C1251/2x 3/477101 241/2x 4 230 268 60C118x6x48 125 Light 1258 248118x 12x48 225901/8x6x24 115 125C 24CBalsaTapered911/8x 12z24173BassSticks Aileron StockBUS Hours 8OO5OO PST MF921/8z24x243453648 Balsa Sticks 3648We accept VISA MasterCard931/8x6x481731263/16x 3/162837 3648611/4 3 Personal Checks & COD941/8x 12x483451273/16x 1/42430 261/16x 1/160611611/4 x 1- 5070Shipping Handling $500951/4 x 6 x 242011283/16 x 3/83138 271/16x 1/80914621/4x 1.5782 OD add $450961/4 x 12 x 242591293/16 x 1/23746 631/4 0 imum Order $2500971/4x6x482591303/16x3/44860 281/16 x 3/161016 itornia Residents98x 12x485181311/4 x 1/43442 291/16x 1/41018645/16x 15984 301/16 x 3/81120655/16 x 26794 6% Sales Tax 9881321/4 x 3/83949 311/16x 1/214 24 66 3/8x 1/x659298C133 1/4x3/464 80 134 3/8x3/848 60 323/32x3/320711673/8x274105 lsa PlyBirch1353/8x 1/25670 333/32x 1/80914683/8z2/284122 TrailingEdge993/32x6x122531363/8x3/47290 343/32x1/41318691/2x1/x8011536481001/8x6x123111371/2x1/27290 353/32x3/81419701/2x290125711/8x 1/218311013/16x6x122191381/2x3/496120 36 3/32 x 1/2 17 24 708723/16 x 3/429501021/4 x 6 x 12 242 1388 37 1/8 x 1/8 09 13 70C731/4 x 136611033/32x 12x 24 503 138C Contact Us Kitting Needs cp November 1992 9 Also Does Cartoons Letters Edior Continued page 9 presumably volatile liquids go air solids principal hazardous elements remain deposited work analysis correct should possible safely apply primer type mentioned brush need mask other ordinary air circulation household precautions late thirties before us access spray equipment recall brushing nitrate dope fabric-covered models silk used excellent results although undeniably took longer spray application would have done purpose writing test hypothesis admonitions safe finishing procedures have presented over years never suggested brush application safer did require sophisticated masks etc analysis wrong did overlook something realize can inquire primer manufacturers will occurred modelers larger group users might have useful perspective Noah S Rosenbloom New Ulm Minnesota First Big Heres picture first big RC plane wingspan 65 weighs 7 1/2 lb retracts installed K&B 61 15-oz fuel tank T-28B Pica kit hasnt air yet Im now working Carl Goldberg Models Super Chipmunk kit Bud Lane Lakewood Calif Are Juniors am writing letter inform simpler model designs have use summer took task directing nature science section Cub Scout day camp Muscatine During camp try run programs projects will help young scouts earn credit toward meeting Wolf Bear Webelos ranks arrowhead points Bear program seven- eightyear-old boys section airplanes 22 Model Aviation r easy starting CALL OR USE THIS HANDY ORDER FORM TO SPEED YOUR ORDER FILL power IN OTY ON THE LEFT THE TOTAL ON RIGHT Freight free qts gals smooth takeNo handling charge Freght collect drums Deduct 3% prepay Mix pty offs power Total qty determines price SC orders add 5% sales tax Dealer club prices avail Accept credit cards checks COD COD add $375 per carton us intricate shipments add $500 per carton hazardous materials fee maneuvers Red Max 54GAL TOTALmakes DRUM Mfengine come RED MAX PREMIUM FUEL ive fuel beginners & sport flyers should use Avail synthelic castor Diend RED MAX 0102877175088961717365power RED MAX1t4585983676788722125performance RED MAX 10129497094486777628140you never RED MAX t21353101598890781230545expected RED MAX 1514121059103194684732951You can RED MAX RACING FUELhave Trophy winner planes boats & cars Iwo boat blends castor ok up 40% nltropower Its RED MAX 201763132212871181105847145only phone RED MAX 251951146314241307117154774 RED MAX 402515188618361685150977604call away RED MAX 502891216821101937173492824Power today RED MAX 60326724523852189196108044and next RED MAX 6534552591252223152073115654week RED MAX 4-CYCLE FUELnext year Eliminetes detonation & kickback 4-cycle engines smoother idle powerRed Maxs 10-4 CYCLE129497194586777728159secret in15-4 CYCLEt4431082105396786634173gredients RED MAX HELICOPTER FUEL Extsamely smooth ronning estra defoamer drk color special heavy oil helicptrskeep 10 Helicopter132398396688778429342engine last 15 Helicopter14721104107498688335357ang longer RED MAX PERFORMANCE FUELand running High flash point heavy oil ass tuned pipes dacted fan & other hesvy dty app power 5 Performance117588185878770523328fully 10 Performance 132399396688779429342any other iSPertormance 14721104107498688335357 RED MAX PATTERN FUEL Proven beet fuel pattern engines aslng pumps tuned pipes 100% money 5 Pattern117588185878770523328back guaran 10 Pattern132399396688779429342tee 15 Pattern1472110410749868833535not com SUPER TIGER 3000 FUELpletely satBest fast Super Tiger 20004000 engInesisfied _____ Super Tiger 3000 14301073104495885832478reason Red RED MAX DIESEL FUELMax has Supeilor diesel beck list popular demand customers more power BEARING TYPE BALL19081432139312791145better idle PLAIN20181540150113871253and better Grandwear charCUSTOM BLENDED FUEL INGREDIENTSTotal Available typo engine use Call price Mis gallon boats acteristics cars helicopters d ern scale scale kavan iginition 3000 than . Prices May vary other fuel PLEASE PRINT Order Form 0ThFUELONE4GALCASE 24GALtOGAL12SGAL orderedMIXTUREGAL5 GAL CAN PER GALPER GALPER GAL RED MAX FUEL Continued page 28 eox ciTY STATE ZIP EXPIRATION DAT[ Letters Editor Continued page 22 requirements describe forces acting airplane wing produces lift As retired science teacher 40 years knew could explain to have remember what said work information gave John N Frankes FF Freebie Stunt Glider July issue Model Aviation seemed perfect simple design suited mass production easy assemble boys 45 minutes time Most important wings made foam found under meat supermarket foam easy sand shape short 54 Scouts formed airfoils assembled gliders some better others gliders flew some better others Scouts enthusiastic some others Afterward several parents came asked could purchase flying model kits boys sorry inform did know place Muscatine nor could tell organized activity young boys interested building flying models boy thirties model airplane clubs school model airplane contests school loved fly smaller models large gym started teaching high school fifties organized model airplane club still have Kenhi Bobcat built still fly occasionally 40 years old Later teaching college 60s students building rockets loved both men women guess nowadays young people have break flying model building own Come think way got started Vernon Ohlendorf Muscatine Iowa PS have used AMA Cub flying model Cub Scout dens great success great model beginners 28 Model Aviation g way meant be. . way pioneers like Charles Lindbergh flew feel plane s control line flying B Re 0 K S CONTROL LINE AVIATION SUPPUES AND SERVICES now feature 100 control-line airplanes CLASS catalog years catalog also includes articles Combat flying Carrier flying diagrams Beginner Aerobatics Old-Time Stunt Hying Precision Aerobatics much U Write today catalog $300 catalog charge refundable first order $20 U prices complete nothing hidden U pay shipping ship immediately Brodaks J 100 Park Avenue ii Carinichaels PA 15320 Nxx~cuT FEATHER CUT creates new standard ease accuracy cutting white blue foam wing cores ds off Precise single wire tracking concert micro-adjustable balance weights guided exclusive three-point tracking system guarantees ripple-free surfaces No trailing edge burn-out common two wire systems Couple FEATHER CUT Tekoas THERMAL GENERATOR fool proof temperature control youll Pro. first time out Cuts straight taper wings fins stabilizers matically ts tape edge workbench dining table stores its own heavy duty mailing tube lete kit anodized plated components no hardware store trips ructions include cutting first wing making templates old Bow 40 52 Available Power supply required Guaranteed out perform rest Simply best N rO IU NEW RELEASE CONTROL LINE CLASSICS Nostalgia Stunt Ares Wing Span 50 Engine Size 29 35 $6995 Continued page 193 Letters Editor Continued page 28 SavedOne Flying Site Editors note letter received Howard Crispin thought youd like see too Thought would drop letter let know Miniature Aircraft Society Haywood getting along lot has happened since visit club field fall 1991 As know time middle noise nuisance suit Well appears behind us now April 17 1992 case finally called plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed have little time reflect back things have happened led up action also things resolved As recall plaintiffs constructed house near flying site decided didnt want us fly first action revise field puffing flight pattern far possible plaintiffs property Second imposed sound restriction upon ourselves After did things obvious plaintiffs still wanted rid us contacted Academy jumped both feet help us sending attorneys defense package offering personally take stand defense club didnt spend much time court because suit first part suit injunction immediately stop flying club appeared court injunction hearing plaintiffs found willing go full mile keep field wasnt time hear testimony hearing continued another date day continuance injunction dropped leaving lawsuit place As said before suit called up dropped also does club owe debt gratitude success Well think lot people collectively banded together common goal save club field AMA deserves thanks being us providing help support dues Academy 40 bucks year Believe keeping flying site worth much Next thanks club banding together intent win doing just Miniature Aircraft Society Haywood decided things right believe did individual basis gratitude goes District Vice President Howard Crispin seemed genuinely concerned offered club AMA staff attorneys prepared sent defense package local attorneys club officers. thanks WR Hardin Canton North Carolina Now Youre Talking Continued page 13 should fueled up ready go turn comes aggravating have look pilot ahead pecking order tell him turn fly wait fuels up dinks around changing props plugs soon return pit area time limit does mean fellow can spend 15 minutes trying get balky engine run making control surface adjustments spend 15 minutes air Tune engine airframe some time other peak flying hours pilots frequency stacked four five deep holding pattern 4 No Mulligans thing worse having track down guy pin ahead yours find him flying second airplane different frequency can anyone selfish expect others wait him finish flying plane land fuel up second plane fly 15 minutes Perhaps generous 10-minute grace period should enacted 10 minutes elapses between time preceding pilot removes pin pilot deck located pilot deck may have pin moved bottom pecking order pilot hole gets turn course rules can enforced literal sense unless enacted private club book does Continued page 200 FAI Air Crew Card Now Available AMA Members highly recommend FAI Air Crew Card tifies pilot also member international aviation community1 Chuck Yeager As member AMA eligibletoobtain theAirCrewCard issued Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI card-which carriesyourpicture identifies licensed pilot airport attendants police security guards number hotels around world issue courtesy discounts national international air crews NAA members have received substantial discounts presenting air crew identification eligible obtain FAI card must hold FAA pilots license either member AMA member National Aeronautic Association NAA certify am member AMA NA am licensed pilot U ited States holding FAA pilots n license number ________________ photocopy license attached also enclosing passport-size photo have signed reverse Please issue FAi Air crew Card valid period indicated have enclosed check appropriate amount Signature Name print Address CityStateZip Mail NAA 1815 N Fort Myer Drive L 700 Arlington VA 22209j 12 months $15 E 24 months $25 E 313 months $35 mber1992 193 Jet modeling has truly advanced scale masterpiece won 1992 Toledo Show Best Scale Model Best Show awards Jerry Caudle built F-16C Bob Violett Models kit spent over 500 hours applying multitude details cockpit skin model close-up inspection would reveal air bleed vent scoop hatch panel panel screw rivet present real jet prove show piece Jeny Bob Violett teamed up fly model 1992 Top Gun Scale Invitational West Palm Beach Florida won 2nd Place Team Scale event capability take highest honors prestigious static shows flying competitions demonstrates state-of-the-art jet modeling Photo courtesy Horizon Hobby Distributors Received Bob Violett Models

Letters Editor Send Letters Model Aviation 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 husband John G Barrington 30 years old has modeler 15 years AMA member two years both proud new Great Planes Patriot kit recently completed finished motif US Navys Blue Angels flight demonstration team body painted Insignia Blue Black Baron paint wings covered MonoKote striping done hand decals Coverite Graphics engine OS 46 SF Mrs JG Barrington Waukesha Wisconsin As can see photo am loyal supporter AMA though am novice RC hobby have Ohio license plate FLY-AMA inscribed really enjoy receiving reading AMA magazine helps building RC aircraft mention interesting articles also have lot respect appreciation instructor Mr Doug Robinson Westerville Ohio putting up trying teach retired US Marine new tricks hope find room AMA magazine picture maybe edited version letter may sound little out ordinary stopped smoking year ago today Editors note letter dated October 24 1991after 40 years thanks hobby building RC airplanes am still smoking have occupied time magazine building airplanes very best staff AMA Don J Coleman Columbus Ohio November Election Month Make Vote Count Big Sky Modelers Montana Air National Guard currently flies F-16s flew F-51s 1950s Guards F-16s have recently tail markings modified no longer have Big Sky Country logo Chuck Hopper retired USAF Staff Sergeant built 1/5-scale F-51 Master Scale kit uses Webra 91 engineand six-channel Futaba radio channel used open shut canopy flies 80-100 mph insignia markings hand-painted Glen Mischke retired USAF Tech Sergeant built 1/5-scale F-16 Byron Originals kit ducted fan driven OS 77 engine retracts Rhom Air five-channel Futaba radio used flies about 135 mph insignia markings hand-painted Both modelers Great Falls Montana took photos Jack W Carte Great Falls Montana Continued page 9 November1992 5 AF SSGT Chuck Hopper retired 1/scale Master Scale F-Si Loyal Supporter AF TSGT Glen Mischke retired Is-scale Byron F-16 New Blue Angel Letters Editor Continued page 5 Editors note Claude Reeds hilarious cartoons appear now again magazine Spitfire built Pica kit powered SuperTigre 61 flies just greatalthough its beginners thought readers might enjoy seeing what sometimes cartoonist builds flies local club called Hudson Area RIC Fliers Claude E Reed North Adams Michigan Update Building Mufflers Made Easy muffler made stainless steel flex tubing Model Aviation June 1992 bought tubing Peterson Industrial Products Inc 2300 NW 29th Avenue Portland OR 97210 503 222-9446 Perhaps could publish address am sure lot modelers would appreciate Martin J Dietrich Beaverton Oregon Tom Hicks Modeler recently received September issue Model Aviation saw FF Minute Man article model design Tom Hicks membership aware Tom Hicks suffered debilitating stroke fall 1991 died January 1992 Tom corresponded several times year telephone letter since last saw him back late seventies Tom avid hand-launch glider flier often competed against another East Coast contests earlier years thrilled phoned tell purchase article/plan Model Aviation purchased publication know would have liked see published past issue Tom say thank making dream come true have receiving phone calls about Jim Kutkuhn Augusta Kansas Paint/Finish Precautions Spray vs Brush Editors note Are readers authorities problem Well glad forward answers writer Over years have read number articles Model Aviation warning hazards associated use current finishing materials impression dealt anticipated spray-painting applications methods am embarking experimental aircraft construction project infeasible provide spray facilities safe air circulation equipment temperature control home would like work year-round expedite progress wish restricted spray application during five eight months warmer weather locale principal concern during construction effective priming structural metal parts before riveted together will ongoing procedure regularly carried involving relatively small amounts painted area because few parts will involved given prime operation occasion expect use selfetching primer analysis hazard application such materials presupposes spray painting brush-applied Continued page 22 Custom Balsa Die Cutting2 Balsa Sheets745/16x 1-48 80104 1/8x 12x24613 753/8x 11/251 94105 3/16x 12x24363 3648381/8x 1/4131876 1/2 x 2791051061/4x 12x24420 1 1/16x2284039 1/8x3/81419y768107 3/32x12x48 1004 2 1/16x3324440 1/8x1/21724108 1/8x12x48 1149 3 1/16x 453 71 41 3/16x 3/1613 19Balsa Blocks109 3/16X 12X48 726 4 3/32x23550423/16x3/817216 12110 1/4x12x48838 5 3/32x33953433/16x1/2223177 1/uz262 1121108 6 3/32x46792441/4x 1/41827 7 1/8 x 238 54 45 1/4 x 3/819 3078 2 x 274 130 AIflflfl 79 2 x 390 149Spruce Sticks 81/8 x 35069461/4 x 1/220 34VVJ/~803 92253648 91/8x477104471/4x3/43445 103/16 x 24462481/4 x 14360Custom Cut Balsa 1 x 4 160 99 11 /8 x 1/8 7 3 113/16 x 35879495/16 x 5/162432 Top Quality Prices 8181121/8 x 1/42128 123/16 x 491121503/8 x 3/827 42 AAA Quality Ecuadorian Balsa 81C1131/8 x 3/82333 Sanded Close Tolerances Balsa Planks361143/16x3/162939 131/4 x 25172513/8 x 1/231531151/4 x 1/43652 141/4 x 37093523/8 x 3/448631285 N Union Street 82 lx 2 157 116 1/4 x 3/8 41 58 151/4 x 4110134533/8 x 16573Stockton CA 95205 83 lx 3 219 117 1/4 x 1/2 47 66 165/16z26082541/2x 1/241 55841x42931181/4x 16789 175/16 x 382110551/2 z 3/453711209-464-0180852x22311195/16 x 5/164362 185/16x 4139185561/2 z 16487862 x 33351205/16 x 1/24875 193/8x26895575/8x5/85472S P E C L 2x4 121 x3/4 89 203/8 z 390128583/3 x 3/47598 x 3 5 2 8 x 3/8 213/8 x 4165230593/4 x 184111Replace Lite Ply 3 x 4 123 x 1/2 81 221/2 x 283116601 x 1104139 Low Cost Door Skin 8981241/2 x 1/26992 231/2x 3 109 155 608 torBulkheads&FuselageSides 89C1251/2x 3/477101 241/2x 4 230 268 60C118x6x48 125 Light 1258 248118x 12x48 225901/8x6x24 115 125C 24CBalsaTapered911/8x 12z24173BassSticks Aileron StockBUS Hours 8OO5OO PST MF921/8z24x243453648 Balsa Sticks 3648We accept VISA MasterCard931/8x6x481731263/16x 3/162837 3648611/4 3 Personal Checks & COD941/8x 12x483451273/16x 1/42430 261/16x 1/160611611/4 x 1- 5070Shipping Handling $500951/4 x 6 x 242011283/16 x 3/83138 271/16x 1/80914621/4x 1.5782 OD add $450961/4 x 12 x 242591293/16 x 1/23746 631/4 0 imum Order $2500971/4x6x482591303/16x3/44860 281/16 x 3/161016 itornia Residents98x 12x485181311/4 x 1/43442 291/16x 1/41018645/16x 15984 301/16 x 3/81120655/16 x 26794 6% Sales Tax 9881321/4 x 3/83949 311/16x 1/214 24 66 3/8x 1/x659298C133 1/4x3/464 80 134 3/8x3/848 60 323/32x3/320711673/8x274105 lsa PlyBirch1353/8x 1/25670 333/32x 1/80914683/8z2/284122 TrailingEdge993/32x6x122531363/8x3/47290 343/32x1/41318691/2x1/x8011536481001/8x6x123111371/2x1/27290 353/32x3/81419701/2x290125711/8x 1/218311013/16x6x122191381/2x3/496120 36 3/32 x 1/2 17 24 708723/16 x 3/429501021/4 x 6 x 12 242 1388 37 1/8 x 1/8 09 13 70C731/4 x 136611033/32x 12x 24 503 138C Contact Us Kitting Needs cp November 1992 9 Also Does Cartoons Letters Edior Continued page 9 presumably volatile liquids go air solids principal hazardous elements remain deposited work analysis correct should possible safely apply primer type mentioned brush need mask other ordinary air circulation household precautions late thirties before us access spray equipment recall brushing nitrate dope fabric-covered models silk used excellent results although undeniably took longer spray application would have done purpose writing test hypothesis admonitions safe finishing procedures have presented over years never suggested brush application safer did require sophisticated masks etc analysis wrong did overlook something realize can inquire primer manufacturers will occurred modelers larger group users might have useful perspective Noah S Rosenbloom New Ulm Minnesota First Big Heres picture first big RC plane wingspan 65 weighs 7 1/2 lb retracts installed K&B 61 15-oz fuel tank T-28B Pica kit hasnt air yet Im now working Carl Goldberg Models Super Chipmunk kit Bud Lane Lakewood Calif Are Juniors am writing letter inform simpler model designs have use summer took task directing nature science section Cub Scout day camp Muscatine During camp try run programs projects will help young scouts earn credit toward meeting Wolf Bear Webelos ranks arrowhead points Bear program seven- eightyear-old boys section airplanes 22 Model Aviation r easy starting CALL OR USE THIS HANDY ORDER FORM TO SPEED YOUR ORDER FILL power IN OTY ON THE LEFT THE TOTAL ON RIGHT Freight free qts gals smooth takeNo handling charge Freght collect drums Deduct 3% prepay Mix pty offs power Total qty determines price SC orders add 5% sales tax Dealer club prices avail Accept credit cards checks COD COD add $375 per carton us intricate shipments add $500 per carton hazardous materials fee maneuvers Red Max 54GAL TOTALmakes DRUM Mfengine come RED MAX PREMIUM FUEL ive fuel beginners & sport flyers should use Avail synthelic castor Diend RED MAX 0102877175088961717365power RED MAX1t4585983676788722125performance RED MAX 10129497094486777628140you never RED MAX t21353101598890781230545expected RED MAX 1514121059103194684732951You can RED MAX RACING FUELhave Trophy winner planes boats & cars Iwo boat blends castor ok up 40% nltropower Its RED MAX 201763132212871181105847145only phone RED MAX 251951146314241307117154774 RED MAX 402515188618361685150977604call away RED MAX 502891216821101937173492824Power today RED MAX 60326724523852189196108044and next RED MAX 6534552591252223152073115654week RED MAX 4-CYCLE FUELnext year Eliminetes detonation & kickback 4-cycle engines smoother idle powerRed Maxs 10-4 CYCLE129497194586777728159secret in15-4 CYCLEt4431082105396786634173gredients RED MAX HELICOPTER FUEL Extsamely smooth ronning estra defoamer drk color special heavy oil helicptrskeep 10 Helicopter132398396688778429342engine last 15 Helicopter14721104107498688335357ang longer RED MAX PERFORMANCE FUELand running High flash point heavy oil ass tuned pipes dacted fan & other hesvy dty app power 5 Performance117588185878770523328fully 10 Performance 132399396688779429342any other iSPertormance 14721104107498688335357 RED MAX PATTERN FUEL Proven beet fuel pattern engines aslng pumps tuned pipes 100% money 5 Pattern117588185878770523328back guaran 10 Pattern132399396688779429342tee 15 Pattern1472110410749868833535not com SUPER TIGER 3000 FUELpletely satBest fast Super Tiger 20004000 engInesisfied _____ Super Tiger 3000 14301073104495885832478reason Red RED MAX DIESEL FUELMax has Supeilor diesel beck list popular demand customers more power BEARING TYPE BALL19081432139312791145better idle PLAIN20181540150113871253and better Grandwear charCUSTOM BLENDED FUEL INGREDIENTSTotal Available typo engine use Call price Mis gallon boats acteristics cars helicopters d ern scale scale kavan iginition 3000 than . Prices May vary other fuel PLEASE PRINT Order Form 0ThFUELONE4GALCASE 24GALtOGAL12SGAL orderedMIXTUREGAL5 GAL CAN PER GALPER GALPER GAL RED MAX FUEL Continued page 28 eox ciTY STATE ZIP EXPIRATION DAT[ Letters Editor Continued page 22 requirements describe forces acting airplane wing produces lift As retired science teacher 40 years knew could explain to have remember what said work information gave John N Frankes FF Freebie Stunt Glider July issue Model Aviation seemed perfect simple design suited mass production easy assemble boys 45 minutes time Most important wings made foam found under meat supermarket foam easy sand shape short 54 Scouts formed airfoils assembled gliders some better others gliders flew some better others Scouts enthusiastic some others Afterward several parents came asked could purchase flying model kits boys sorry inform did know place Muscatine nor could tell organized activity young boys interested building flying models boy thirties model airplane clubs school model airplane contests school loved fly smaller models large gym started teaching high school fifties organized model airplane club still have Kenhi Bobcat built still fly occasionally 40 years old Later teaching college 60s students building rockets loved both men women guess nowadays young people have break flying model building own Come think way got started Vernon Ohlendorf Muscatine Iowa PS have used AMA Cub flying model Cub Scout dens great success great model beginners 28 Model Aviation g way meant be. . way pioneers like Charles Lindbergh flew feel plane s control line flying B Re 0 K S CONTROL LINE AVIATION SUPPUES AND SERVICES now feature 100 control-line airplanes CLASS catalog years catalog also includes articles Combat flying Carrier flying diagrams Beginner Aerobatics Old-Time Stunt Hying Precision Aerobatics much U Write today catalog $300 catalog charge refundable first order $20 U prices complete nothing hidden U pay shipping ship immediately Brodaks J 100 Park Avenue ii Carinichaels PA 15320 Nxx~cuT FEATHER CUT creates new standard ease accuracy cutting white blue foam wing cores ds off Precise single wire tracking concert micro-adjustable balance weights guided exclusive three-point tracking system guarantees ripple-free surfaces No trailing edge burn-out common two wire systems Couple FEATHER CUT Tekoas THERMAL GENERATOR fool proof temperature control youll Pro. first time out Cuts straight taper wings fins stabilizers matically ts tape edge workbench dining table stores its own heavy duty mailing tube lete kit anodized plated components no hardware store trips ructions include cutting first wing making templates old Bow 40 52 Available Power supply required Guaranteed out perform rest Simply best N rO IU NEW RELEASE CONTROL LINE CLASSICS Nostalgia Stunt Ares Wing Span 50 Engine Size 29 35 $6995 Continued page 193 Letters Editor Continued page 28 SavedOne Flying Site Editors note letter received Howard Crispin thought youd like see too Thought would drop letter let know Miniature Aircraft Society Haywood getting along lot has happened since visit club field fall 1991 As know time middle noise nuisance suit Well appears behind us now April 17 1992 case finally called plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed have little time reflect back things have happened led up action also things resolved As recall plaintiffs constructed house near flying site decided didnt want us fly first action revise field puffing flight pattern far possible plaintiffs property Second imposed sound restriction upon ourselves After did things obvious plaintiffs still wanted rid us contacted Academy jumped both feet help us sending attorneys defense package offering personally take stand defense club didnt spend much time court because suit first part suit injunction immediately stop flying club appeared court injunction hearing plaintiffs found willing go full mile keep field wasnt time hear testimony hearing continued another date day continuance injunction dropped leaving lawsuit place As said before suit called up dropped also does club owe debt gratitude success Well think lot people collectively banded together common goal save club field AMA deserves thanks being us providing help support dues Academy 40 bucks year Believe keeping flying site worth much Next thanks club banding together intent win doing just Miniature Aircraft Society Haywood decided things right believe did individual basis gratitude goes District Vice President Howard Crispin seemed genuinely concerned offered club AMA staff attorneys prepared sent defense package local attorneys club officers. thanks WR Hardin Canton North Carolina Now Youre Talking Continued page 13 should fueled up ready go turn comes aggravating have look pilot ahead pecking order tell him turn fly wait fuels up dinks around changing props plugs soon return pit area time limit does mean fellow can spend 15 minutes trying get balky engine run making control surface adjustments spend 15 minutes air Tune engine airframe some time other peak flying hours pilots frequency stacked four five deep holding pattern 4 No Mulligans thing worse having track down guy pin ahead yours find him flying second airplane different frequency can anyone selfish expect others wait him finish flying plane land fuel up second plane fly 15 minutes Perhaps generous 10-minute grace period should enacted 10 minutes elapses between time preceding pilot removes pin pilot deck located pilot deck may have pin moved bottom pecking order pilot hole gets turn course rules can enforced literal sense unless enacted private club book does Continued page 200 FAI Air Crew Card Now Available AMA Members highly recommend FAI Air Crew Card tifies pilot also member international aviation community1 Chuck Yeager As member AMA eligibletoobtain theAirCrewCard issued Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI card-which carriesyourpicture identifies licensed pilot airport attendants police security guards number hotels around world issue courtesy discounts national international air crews NAA members have received substantial discounts presenting air crew identification eligible obtain FAI card must hold FAA pilots license either member AMA member National Aeronautic Association NAA certify am member AMA NA am licensed pilot U ited States holding FAA pilots n license number ________________ photocopy license attached also enclosing passport-size photo have signed reverse Please issue FAi Air crew Card valid period indicated have enclosed check appropriate amount Signature Name print Address CityStateZip Mail NAA 1815 N Fort Myer Drive L 700 Arlington VA 22209j 12 months $15 E 24 months $25 E 313 months $35 mber1992 193 Jet modeling has truly advanced scale masterpiece won 1992 Toledo Show Best Scale Model Best Show awards Jerry Caudle built F-16C Bob Violett Models kit spent over 500 hours applying multitude details cockpit skin model close-up inspection would reveal air bleed vent scoop hatch panel panel screw rivet present real jet prove show piece Jeny Bob Violett teamed up fly model 1992 Top Gun Scale Invitational West Palm Beach Florida won 2nd Place Team Scale event capability take highest honors prestigious static shows flying competitions demonstrates state-of-the-art jet modeling Photo courtesy Horizon Hobby Distributors Received Bob Violett Models