Letters tc Eclitcr adversely affected clubs name Too people already perceive us bunch immature irresponsible people fly toy airplanes regularly screw ground image supported Society Aircraft Demolishers patch city fathers perceive club bunch irresponsible noisemakers ppointed j mature crafispeople engaged worthwhile hobby will perception affect chances obtaining flying sites meeting rooms whatever Please consider clubs name will affect image What about Broken Prop Sodbuster Wing Ding Balsa Butcher Radio Kontrol Society What kind mental picture does create Well. members crash fly arent very good builders somewhere along way never learned spell control Whats name Think about Ben Strauss Edmond Oklahoma Continued page ii MA Pr~viJpnt clubs community image public perception hobby can GATOR TRANSMITFER CASE feather lite GLASS CLOTH 7 oz/sq yd weight close weave makes glass cloth easy filling extremely light finished weight Big 3 sq yd package detalied instructions$895 SOFT-N-SAFE MOUNTS new 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weather Strong double hinges durable latch Convoluted foam liner Great storing spare transmitters New low price$l49S Editors note following inadvertently omitted Barnahus construction article September issue apologize error FLYING important part preflight preparation properly locating center gravity Make certain model balances exactly 2/t inches leading edge wing will probably have add least ounce lead nose achieve balance point Now try several easy hand launches dont throw hard yet until achieve long smooth glide no stall Both rudder elevator control should right stick Carefully adjust trim levers necessary preferably end up few clicks up elevator rudder neutral Proceed hi-start launches try get slightly bouncy glide quick stall recovery Practice turns feeding some down elevator same time apply rudder maintains speed prevents stalls making tight turns Make adjustments dead air because thermals can make poorly trimmed glider look good Now try some hard launches good breeze will help model get high enough before add some down elevator level out Better still have experienced HLG man give some hard launches concentrate leveling out proper time will find Barnabus ajhn glider especially can fly nearby schoolyards athletic fields I em oyee AMA has b Whats Name Letters Continued page 5 Thank-You Note Im compelled write letter thank Remote Control Association Central Florida fine hospitality shown recent trip its field early March wife decided escape land gloom doom Michigan head land sunshine Florida Since have daughter living Orlando thats went course took airplane always time took 35powered Kraft Super Fli equipped smoke Upon arrival immediately went through Yellow Pages looking hobby shops shop picked up newsletter titled Fly Paper RCACF called safety officer permission fly field see unusual safety rules invited fly guest long AMA license current found field near Apopka unloaded stuff soon approached gentleman helped get ready fly never did get name also helped several other club members overwhelmed hospitality shown good time didnt wreck airplane feel though club deserves recognition way treat fellow modelers especially far North wish RCACF very best will certainly spread word about locally Chuck Spencer Mecosta Michigan An Eagle-eyed Member Comments cover June 1993 issue [MA] shows Tlush Mite being released Continued page 29 Wood Hand Selected Fiberglass Cowl Complete Plans Parts Hand Cut Instruction Manual Photo Page order kits call 1-800-327-7198 catalog fine kits send $400 Idaho Residents Add 5% State Sales Tax $4500 Ocersee crPm puss aclese letiecacleesi beck deeP fcc U$SS5 asqelces IPMPC/XT/kT cecipecible ecicpetecsccddctcccicchpeli5 Gin cwepcccir & cAncer type nine ecdAccg specify SiT 35 disks SPd cheek cc misc ecise Sec CYGNET Software619 792-8021 3525 Del Mar Heights #237b San Diego 92130 GLIDERS really know what youre doing MODEL SAILPIANES MYTH MAGIC Tony Upso no Math either Laymen Wives Lovers 170 readable pages $1895 plus $300 S&H Beefsteak Mines Ltd Box 1645 Jackson WY 83001 FAX 307 733 7153 write fax brochure Doeel Obechi Large Sheets omplete Catalog $2Please cali 509-548-5201 send SASE 12306 Bergstrasse pnagfieldoH 45505avenwoh WA 98826 BRAKTHROUGH ow Can Mount An Airborne Micro Video Camera System Model Airplane Micro Video camera System gives test video system available simplistic video system available lowest priced video system available ThE SKY See article report June 93 issue Model Builder Plane Talk nc accessory shop PO BOX 11364 Costa Mesa CA 92627 FOR MORE INFORMATiON CALLUS 71 4650-5004 800795-5008 October1993 11 HANDS OFF DANCER ALL TIME FAVORITE 1/4 scale Monocoupe 90A 96 14 lbs George Normingtons Model plot afrfols dot matrIx printer sith FOILED_AGAIN! PLOT AIRFOILS IN ANY CHORD UP TO 24 INCHES MODIFY TIIICKNESS CAMBER & TRAILING EDGE PLOT SKIN THICKNESS FOR SHEETED WINGS o ENTER DATA EASILY VIA INTELLIGENT EDITOR USER-FRIENDLY MENU-DRIVEN OPERATION INCLUDES 50 AIRFOIL FILES 24-PAGE USER MANUAL AMAs new address 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Spampinato attendance AMAs Bob Underwood also present daughter Cathy mechanic flew crashed wonderful Russian Stormovik after scoring 94158 static score Robart s Bob Walker never failed draw crowd fired up new scale Jacobs seven-cylinder radial engine ideal size fit Ziroli designs have coin necessary buy Im certainly looking forward next Top Gun should too Plan family vacation just family can see see Florida will get see Top Gun Sounds like winwin situation 4Letters Continued page 11 flight airplane appears twotimes scale-up Ponds Plans error plans Mite distance given dihedral under tip tip gusset shown plans has correct angle picture Frank Tlush original Mite appears July 1988 issue Model Builder possible draw geometric grid picture dihedral chord under tip large vertical fin what used time combination large tail small dihedral causes spiral mode unstable shown cover picture 2X Mite has problem spiral instability moving takeoff enough dihedral too much tail will cause spin James W Kelly Los Angeles California Lesson Invitation Once again year Jack Bradshaw attended Texas Airport Operators Conference AMAs representatives As years past renewed friendships made some new friends particularly gratifying talk individuals seeking allow modelers safely use space airports However downside came gentleman told us forced terminate flying rights club airport caused two members felt dont fly over parked aircraft did mean personally several hundred acres land could legally overfly but.. Any members living Van Horn Texas area invited contact County Commissioner Joel U Sanchez 204 Houston Telephone [915] 283-2794 2495 Commissioner Sanchez wants provide some wholesome modeling activity local school children Also Continued page 30 DONT CLOWN AROUND Learn Fly Pattern Lanier RCs JESTER ARF THATS CAPABLE OF ALL AEROBATIC MANEUVERS Fuselage Length 45 Rec Engine Size 45-60 4 Stroke 80-90 Flying Weight 6 lbs Phone 404-532-6401 900 530 EST M-F Wing Span 63 Area 630 sq Radio Channels 4 Send SASE free color catalog Lanier RC PO Box 458 Oakwood GA 30566 r. 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Letters tc Eclitcr adversely affected clubs name Too people already perceive us bunch immature irresponsible people fly toy airplanes regularly screw ground image supported Society Aircraft Demolishers patch city fathers perceive club bunch irresponsible noisemakers ppointed j mature crafispeople engaged worthwhile hobby will perception affect chances obtaining flying sites meeting rooms whatever Please consider clubs name will affect image What about Broken Prop Sodbuster Wing Ding Balsa Butcher Radio Kontrol Society What kind mental picture does create Well. members crash fly arent very good builders somewhere along way never learned spell control Whats name Think about Ben Strauss Edmond Oklahoma Continued page ii MA Pr~viJpnt clubs community image public perception hobby can GATOR TRANSMITFER CASE feather lite GLASS CLOTH 7 oz/sq yd weight close weave makes glass cloth easy filling extremely light finished weight Big 3 sq yd package detalied instructions$895 SOFT-N-SAFE MOUNTS new type engine soft mount using special ribbed Iso-damp grommels Engine always safely retained Veiy effective vibration reduction dramatic decrease engine shake Avaliable very light machined alum beam mount 60 2/strokes 120 4/strokes Also avaliable alum plate radial mount 60 2/strokes Soft-N-Safe 120 beam mount complete.$2995 Soft-N-Safe 60 beam mount complete..5249S Soft-N-Safe 60 radial mount complete..$1295 Replacement grommets 120 mount..4/49S Replacement grommets 60 mount 5 RADIAL ISO-MOUNTS Conventional plate type mount using four Lord/type 60 Duro Iso-mounts Optimized lowest vibration transmission airframe reduced engine shake 60 Radial Iso-mount complete mount..$1495 Iso-mounts Pkg four $ 995 5/8 dia x 1/2 long 8-32 female end 8-32 x 1/2 male other end 60 Duro rubber Include S350/Item S&HFL Residents Add 6% Tax GATOR R/C PRODUCTS INC 3713 Pompano Dr Pemacola FL 32514 Phone 904 494-0203 * Fax 904 494-0207 October1993 5 Sturdy high-density molded plastic Cushions impact resists weather Strong double hinges durable latch Convoluted foam liner Great storing spare transmitters New low price$l49S Editors note following inadvertently omitted Barnahus construction article September issue apologize error FLYING important part preflight preparation properly locating center gravity Make certain model balances exactly 2/t inches leading edge wing will probably have add least ounce lead nose achieve balance point Now try several easy hand launches dont throw hard yet until achieve long smooth glide no stall Both rudder elevator control should right stick Carefully adjust trim levers necessary preferably end up few clicks up elevator rudder neutral Proceed hi-start launches try get slightly bouncy glide quick stall recovery Practice turns feeding some down elevator same time apply rudder maintains speed prevents stalls making tight turns Make adjustments dead air because thermals can make poorly trimmed glider look good Now try some hard launches good breeze will help model get high enough before add some down elevator level out Better still have experienced HLG man give some hard launches concentrate leveling out proper time will find Barnabus ajhn glider especially can fly nearby schoolyards athletic fields I em oyee AMA has b Whats Name Letters Continued page 5 Thank-You Note Im compelled write letter thank Remote Control Association Central Florida fine hospitality shown recent trip its field early March wife decided escape land gloom doom Michigan head land sunshine Florida Since have daughter living Orlando thats went course took airplane always time took 35powered Kraft Super Fli equipped smoke Upon arrival immediately went through Yellow Pages looking hobby shops shop picked up newsletter titled Fly Paper RCACF called safety officer permission fly field see unusual safety rules invited fly guest long AMA license current found field near Apopka unloaded stuff soon approached gentleman helped get ready fly never did get name also helped several other club members overwhelmed hospitality shown good time didnt wreck airplane feel though club deserves recognition way treat fellow modelers especially far North wish RCACF very best will certainly spread word about locally Chuck Spencer Mecosta Michigan An Eagle-eyed Member Comments cover June 1993 issue [MA] shows Tlush Mite being released Continued page 29 Wood Hand Selected Fiberglass Cowl Complete Plans Parts Hand Cut Instruction Manual Photo Page order kits call 1-800-327-7198 catalog fine kits send $400 Idaho Residents Add 5% State Sales Tax $4500 Ocersee crPm puss aclese letiecacleesi beck deeP fcc U$SS5 asqelces IPMPC/XT/kT cecipecible ecicpetecsccddctcccicchpeli5 Gin cwepcccir & cAncer type nine ecdAccg specify SiT 35 disks SPd cheek cc misc ecise Sec CYGNET Software619 792-8021 3525 Del Mar Heights #237b San Diego 92130 GLIDERS really know what youre doing MODEL SAILPIANES MYTH MAGIC Tony Upso no Math either Laymen Wives Lovers 170 readable pages $1895 plus $300 S&H Beefsteak Mines Ltd Box 1645 Jackson WY 83001 FAX 307 733 7153 write fax brochure Doeel Obechi Large Sheets omplete Catalog $2Please cali 509-548-5201 send SASE 12306 Bergstrasse pnagfieldoH 45505avenwoh WA 98826 BRAKTHROUGH ow Can Mount An Airborne Micro Video Camera System Model Airplane Micro Video camera System gives test video system available simplistic video system available lowest priced video system available ThE SKY See article report June 93 issue Model Builder Plane Talk nc accessory shop PO BOX 11364 Costa Mesa CA 92627 FOR MORE INFORMATiON CALLUS 71 4650-5004 800795-5008 October1993 11 HANDS OFF DANCER ALL TIME FAVORITE 1/4 scale Monocoupe 90A 96 14 lbs George Normingtons Model plot afrfols dot matrIx printer sith FOILED_AGAIN! PLOT AIRFOILS IN ANY CHORD UP TO 24 INCHES MODIFY TIIICKNESS CAMBER & TRAILING EDGE PLOT SKIN THICKNESS FOR SHEETED WINGS o ENTER DATA EASILY VIA INTELLIGENT EDITOR USER-FRIENDLY MENU-DRIVEN OPERATION INCLUDES 50 AIRFOIL FILES 24-PAGE USER MANUAL AMAs new address 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Spampinato attendance AMAs Bob Underwood also present daughter Cathy mechanic flew crashed wonderful Russian Stormovik after scoring 94158 static score Robart s Bob Walker never failed draw crowd fired up new scale Jacobs seven-cylinder radial engine ideal size fit Ziroli designs have coin necessary buy Im certainly looking forward next Top Gun should too Plan family vacation just family can see see Florida will get see Top Gun Sounds like winwin situation 4Letters Continued page 11 flight airplane appears twotimes scale-up Ponds Plans error plans Mite distance given dihedral under tip tip gusset shown plans has correct angle picture Frank Tlush original Mite appears July 1988 issue Model Builder possible draw geometric grid picture dihedral chord under tip large vertical fin what used time combination large tail small dihedral causes spiral mode unstable shown cover picture 2X Mite has problem spiral instability moving takeoff enough dihedral too much tail will cause spin James W Kelly Los Angeles California Lesson Invitation Once again year Jack Bradshaw attended Texas Airport Operators Conference AMAs representatives As years past renewed friendships made some new friends particularly gratifying talk individuals seeking allow modelers safely use space airports However downside came gentleman told us forced terminate flying rights club airport caused two members felt dont fly over parked aircraft did mean personally several hundred acres land could legally overfly but.. Any members living Van Horn Texas area invited contact County Commissioner Joel U Sanchez 204 Houston Telephone [915] 283-2794 2495 Commissioner Sanchez wants provide some wholesome modeling activity local school children Also Continued page 30 DONT CLOWN AROUND Learn Fly Pattern Lanier RCs JESTER ARF THATS CAPABLE OF ALL AEROBATIC MANEUVERS Fuselage Length 45 Rec Engine Size 45-60 4 Stroke 80-90 Flying Weight 6 lbs Phone 404-532-6401 900 530 EST M-F Wing Span 63 Area 630 sq Radio Channels 4 Send SASE free color catalog Lanier RC PO Box 458 Oakwood GA 30566 r. 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PLOT AIRFOILS IN ANY CHORD UP TO 24 INCHES MODIFY TIIICKNESS CAMBER & TRAILING EDGE PLOT SKIN THICKNESS FOR SHEETED WINGS o ENTER DATA EASILY VIA INTELLIGENT EDITOR USER-FRIENDLY MENU-DRIVEN OPERATION INCLUDES 50 AIRFOIL FILES 24-PAGE USER MANUAL AMAs new address 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Spampinato attendance AMAs Bob Underwood also present daughter Cathy mechanic flew crashed wonderful Russian Stormovik after scoring 94158 static score Robart s Bob Walker never failed draw crowd fired up new scale Jacobs seven-cylinder radial engine ideal size fit Ziroli designs have coin necessary buy Im certainly looking forward next Top Gun should too Plan family vacation just family can see see Florida will get see Top Gun Sounds like winwin situation 4Letters Continued page 11 flight airplane appears twotimes scale-up Ponds Plans error plans Mite distance given dihedral under tip tip gusset shown plans has correct angle picture Frank Tlush original Mite appears July 1988 issue Model Builder possible draw geometric grid picture dihedral chord under tip large vertical fin what used time combination large tail small dihedral causes spiral mode unstable shown cover picture 2X Mite has problem spiral instability moving takeoff enough dihedral too much tail will cause spin James W Kelly Los Angeles California Lesson Invitation Once again year Jack Bradshaw attended Texas Airport Operators Conference AMAs representatives As years past renewed friendships made some new friends particularly gratifying talk individuals seeking allow modelers safely use space airports However downside came gentleman told us forced terminate flying rights club airport caused two members felt dont fly over parked aircraft did mean personally several hundred acres land could legally overfly but.. Any members living Van Horn Texas area invited contact County Commissioner Joel U Sanchez 204 Houston Telephone [915] 283-2794 2495 Commissioner Sanchez wants provide some wholesome modeling activity local school children Also Continued page 30 DONT CLOWN AROUND Learn Fly Pattern Lanier RCs JESTER ARF THATS CAPABLE OF ALL AEROBATIC MANEUVERS Fuselage Length 45 Rec Engine Size 45-60 4 Stroke 80-90 Flying Weight 6 lbs Phone 404-532-6401 900 530 EST M-F Wing Span 63 Area 630 sq Radio Channels 4 Send SASE free color catalog Lanier RC PO Box 458 Oakwood GA 30566 r. Thu Cmw, .2SSp . dVOA FAX 404-532-2163 order call Eric Sanders @ 513299-7684 Spm-IOpmEST Monday-Friday day Sat Sun CAD airfoil editor-move coordinates in/mouse create new points round Out leading edges undo mode 64s zoom pan mode coordinate ID mode shows current cursor position etc 0 Easy use windowing interface Pop up test editor document airfoil changes-saved coordinates ulates elliptical planform rib lengths Chord queue allows templates several chord lengths printed out unattended edit coordinates Pop-up calculator conversions s foam outline screen optimize template height Customizable screen colors are airfoils screen printer using overlay mode ts mirror image Calculates panel volume & surface area aide weight estimations Supports dot matris laser let printers Calculates prolected panel area airfoil cross sectional area perimeter length tive negative washout Modify airfoils changing camber thicknessmirroring combining tops bottoms different airfoils Interpolates between different root tip airfoils position within wing panel uts DXF file Both scaled unscaled hi-rea screen preview modes her\Cut ItmI calculator much much morel. 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Pricaw May varythan other fuel 30 Model Aviation r Form CALL OR USE THIS HANDY ORDER FORM TO SPEED YOUR ORDER FILL IN OTY ON THE LEFT THE TOTAL ON RIGHT Freight free qts gals No handling charge Freight collect drums Deduct 3% prepay Mix qty Total qty determines price SC orders add 5% sales las Dealer club prices avail Accept credit cards checks COD COD add $450 per carton ups shipments Only add $600 per carton hazardous materials fee OlYFUELONE l4GAjCpSt 24GALttGAL1GAL ordertdMIXTUREGAL 5 GAL CAN PER GALPER GALPER GAL 54 GAL TOTAL DRUM $AMT RED MAX FUEL Continued page 107 PLEASE PRINT NAME CITY ISTATE IZiP cARD TYPE AND ten EXPIRATION DATE________________ Dick ONeill Hilton Head South Carolina sent photos Stinson SR-8 Reliant cruises scalelike speed Quadra Q42 Reliant spans 100 inches tips scales just over 20 pounds guided Futaba s 7 UAF Thanks shots Dick US Scale Masters Judging Guide latest guide now available through National Association Scale Aeromodelers obtain copy informative 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model get high enough before add some down elevator level out Better still have experienced HLG man give some hard launches concentrate leveling out proper time will find Barnabus ajhn glider especially can fly nearby schoolyards athletic fields I em oyee AMA has b Whats Name Letters Continued page 5 Thank-You Note Im compelled write letter thank Remote Control Association Central Florida fine hospitality shown recent trip its field early March wife decided escape land gloom doom Michigan head land sunshine Florida Since have daughter living Orlando thats went course took airplane always time took 35powered Kraft Super Fli equipped smoke Upon arrival immediately went through Yellow Pages looking hobby shops shop picked up newsletter titled Fly Paper RCACF called safety officer permission fly field see unusual safety rules invited fly guest long AMA license current found field near Apopka unloaded stuff soon approached gentleman helped get ready fly never did get name also helped 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PLOT AIRFOILS IN ANY CHORD UP TO 24 INCHES MODIFY TIIICKNESS CAMBER & TRAILING EDGE PLOT SKIN THICKNESS FOR SHEETED WINGS o ENTER DATA EASILY VIA INTELLIGENT EDITOR USER-FRIENDLY MENU-DRIVEN OPERATION INCLUDES 50 AIRFOIL FILES 24-PAGE USER MANUAL AMAs new address 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Spampinato attendance AMAs Bob Underwood also present daughter Cathy mechanic flew crashed wonderful Russian Stormovik after scoring 94158 static score Robart s Bob Walker never failed draw crowd fired up new scale Jacobs seven-cylinder radial engine ideal size fit Ziroli designs have coin necessary buy Im certainly looking forward next Top Gun should too Plan family vacation just family can see see Florida will get see Top Gun Sounds like winwin situation 4Letters Continued page 11 flight airplane appears twotimes scale-up Ponds Plans error plans Mite distance given dihedral under tip tip gusset shown plans has correct angle picture Frank Tlush original Mite appears July 1988 issue Model Builder possible draw geometric grid picture dihedral chord under tip large vertical fin what used time combination large tail small dihedral causes spiral mode unstable shown cover picture 2X Mite has problem spiral instability moving takeoff enough dihedral too much tail will cause spin James W Kelly Los Angeles California Lesson Invitation Once again year Jack Bradshaw attended Texas Airport Operators Conference AMAs representatives As years past renewed friendships made some new friends particularly gratifying talk individuals seeking allow modelers safely use space airports However downside came gentleman told us forced terminate flying rights club airport caused two members felt dont fly over parked aircraft did mean personally several hundred acres land could legally overfly but.. Any members living Van Horn Texas area invited contact County Commissioner Joel U Sanchez 204 Houston Telephone [915] 283-2794 2495 Commissioner Sanchez wants provide some wholesome modeling activity local school children Also Continued page 30 DONT CLOWN AROUND Learn Fly Pattern Lanier RCs JESTER ARF THATS CAPABLE OF ALL AEROBATIC MANEUVERS Fuselage Length 45 Rec Engine Size 45-60 4 Stroke 80-90 Flying Weight 6 lbs Phone 404-532-6401 900 530 EST M-F Wing Span 63 Area 630 sq Radio Channels 4 Send SASE free color catalog Lanier RC PO Box 458 Oakwood GA 30566 r. 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Pricaw May varythan other fuel 30 Model Aviation r Form CALL OR USE THIS HANDY ORDER FORM TO SPEED YOUR ORDER FILL IN OTY ON THE LEFT THE TOTAL ON RIGHT Freight free qts gals No handling charge Freight collect drums Deduct 3% prepay Mix qty Total qty determines price SC orders add 5% sales las Dealer club prices avail Accept credit cards checks COD COD add $450 per carton ups shipments Only add $600 per carton hazardous materials fee OlYFUELONE l4GAjCpSt 24GALttGAL1GAL ordertdMIXTUREGAL 5 GAL CAN PER GALPER GALPER GAL 54 GAL TOTAL DRUM $AMT RED MAX FUEL Continued page 107 PLEASE PRINT NAME CITY ISTATE IZiP cARD TYPE AND ten EXPIRATION DATE________________ Dick ONeill Hilton Head South Carolina sent photos Stinson SR-8 Reliant cruises scalelike speed Quadra Q42 Reliant spans 100 inches tips scales just over 20 pounds guided Futaba s 7 UAF Thanks shots Dick US Scale Masters Judging Guide latest guide now available through National Association Scale Aeromodelers obtain copy informative 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model get high enough before add some down elevator level out Better still have experienced HLG man give some hard launches concentrate leveling out proper time will find Barnabus ajhn glider especially can fly nearby schoolyards athletic fields I em oyee AMA has b Whats Name Letters Continued page 5 Thank-You Note Im compelled write letter thank Remote Control Association Central Florida fine hospitality shown recent trip its field early March wife decided escape land gloom doom Michigan head land sunshine Florida Since have daughter living Orlando thats went course took airplane always time took 35powered Kraft Super Fli equipped smoke Upon arrival immediately went through Yellow Pages looking hobby shops shop picked up newsletter titled Fly Paper RCACF called safety officer permission fly field see unusual safety rules invited fly guest long AMA license current found field near Apopka unloaded stuff soon approached gentleman helped get ready fly never did get name also helped 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PLOT AIRFOILS IN ANY CHORD UP TO 24 INCHES MODIFY TIIICKNESS CAMBER & TRAILING EDGE PLOT SKIN THICKNESS FOR SHEETED WINGS o ENTER DATA EASILY VIA INTELLIGENT EDITOR USER-FRIENDLY MENU-DRIVEN OPERATION INCLUDES 50 AIRFOIL FILES 24-PAGE USER MANUAL AMAs new address 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Spampinato attendance AMAs Bob Underwood also present daughter Cathy mechanic flew crashed wonderful Russian Stormovik after scoring 94158 static score Robart s Bob Walker never failed draw crowd fired up new scale Jacobs seven-cylinder radial engine ideal size fit Ziroli designs have coin necessary buy Im certainly looking forward next Top Gun should too Plan family vacation just family can see see Florida will get see Top Gun Sounds like winwin situation 4Letters Continued page 11 flight airplane appears twotimes scale-up Ponds Plans error plans Mite distance given dihedral under tip tip gusset shown plans has correct angle picture Frank Tlush original Mite appears July 1988 issue Model Builder possible draw geometric grid picture dihedral chord under tip large vertical fin what used time combination large tail small dihedral causes spiral mode unstable shown cover picture 2X Mite has problem spiral instability moving takeoff enough dihedral too much tail will cause spin James W Kelly Los Angeles California Lesson Invitation Once again year Jack Bradshaw attended Texas Airport Operators Conference AMAs representatives As years past renewed friendships made some new friends particularly gratifying talk individuals seeking allow modelers safely use space airports However downside came gentleman told us forced terminate flying rights club airport caused two members felt dont fly over parked aircraft did mean personally several hundred acres land could legally overfly but.. 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Pricaw May varythan other fuel 30 Model Aviation r Form CALL OR USE THIS HANDY ORDER FORM TO SPEED YOUR ORDER FILL IN OTY ON THE LEFT THE TOTAL ON RIGHT Freight free qts gals No handling charge Freight collect drums Deduct 3% prepay Mix qty Total qty determines price SC orders add 5% sales las Dealer club prices avail Accept credit cards checks COD COD add $450 per carton ups shipments Only add $600 per carton hazardous materials fee OlYFUELONE l4GAjCpSt 24GALttGAL1GAL ordertdMIXTUREGAL 5 GAL CAN PER GALPER GALPER GAL 54 GAL TOTAL DRUM $AMT RED MAX FUEL Continued page 107 PLEASE PRINT NAME CITY ISTATE IZiP cARD TYPE AND ten EXPIRATION DATE________________ Dick ONeill Hilton Head South Carolina sent photos Stinson SR-8 Reliant cruises scalelike speed Quadra Q42 Reliant spans 100 inches tips scales just over 20 pounds guided Futaba s 7 UAF Thanks shots Dick US Scale Masters Judging Guide latest guide now available through National Association Scale Aeromodelers obtain copy informative 24-page booklet send $2 NASA secretary/treasurer Bert Dugan 11090 Phyllis Drive Clio MI 48420 Its time get excited Think fun will start another project Which favorite Fokker DVII Between now next month check aviation books shelf schemes might light fires Check friends find out may enjoying subscription Leo Opdykes fine magazine WVV Aeroplanes go out borrow buy few copies focus famous FokkerScale Model Research has host Photo-Paaks aeroplane Scale Plans Photo Service has information too Check possible source see can come up scheme will turn head club Next month planning stage will discussed detail Until friends build straight fly safely Ill talk again ers Continued page 30 think fails realize just different subdivisions model aircraft hobby sound letter found myself wondering ever built radio control model took flying site experienced thrill watching take off its maiden flight wonder has ever opportunity watch Roun Tuit Car Stop Sign dozens other Locair Custom K/C 3200 S Andrews Ave Ste 102 Ft Lauderdale FL 33316 305-467-6554 305-467-5434 FAX finest R/O aircraft contruction Custom construction kits plans Engine Radio Kit Sales FutabaAirtronics Byron Originals 810 Pica 1/4 Scale Grumman liger other kits accessories Helicopter Sales Repairs Kits Fully Flying Call discount pricing models fly see people driving cars stop watch amazement something amazingly constructed could would fly dont think Mike way writes has ever flown anything control line models Sorry Mike RCers have umbilical cords models love radio control models should try just might like love part hobby flying string respect about respecting other thousands us prefer radios help us worry about damage FCC causing us hobby PS hobby know have thousand-dollar accessories sure dont know Al Stroth St Paul Minnesota About Japanese Balloons interested Edward Reedichs letter July 1993 issue coincidence just read detailed account Japanese bombing Mount Emily July issue Aviation magazine single submarine-launched floatplane flew two missions over Oregon coast September 1942 Its incendiary bombs little effect because unseasonably wet weather Japan launched balloons Mr Reedrich mentions especially interesting described August 1945 issue Impact confidential photo journal distributed US Army Air Force squadrons reprinted 1982 Historical Times Inc Harrisburg PA 17105 hundred sixty-eight balloons recovered between November 1944 following July turned up Hawaii Alaska Canada Mexico states far east Michigan Three rubberized silk rest layered mulberry paper about 30 feet across altitude about 30000 feet October 1993 107 Continued page 114 Seven models available weigh both gins & oza High accuracy guaranteed tare have strain gage transducers Whether build indoor models big birds between have scale Send #10 SASE brochure Discount prices $9900 up $24750 Includes AC adaptor UPS 1 yr warrantee Champion Model Products 880 Carmen Court La Verne CA 91750 909 599-3348 SAMS MODELS England NEW Scale Free Flight Kits 7VTiASSi77 WESTLAND WIDGEON24-14$1495 aiso avsiiabie Hawker Super Fury 211/2$2195 DH Chipmunk 21$1495 add $7 far airmail SAMS Chapel Sandon Buntingford Herts SG9 OQJ England GASPARIN C02 Motors now SAMS Note us Checks & Stamps vsiid uK vis & Mastercard accepted $-bills LDM Industries Inc THE STRONGBOX II RECEIVER AND BATTERY PACK PROTECTION SYSTEM STRONGBOX 1P larger version popular 5TRONGBO has specifically designed meet needs giant scale flyers SIRONGBOr STRONGBOX ir both molded tough polypropylene plastic lined witha vibration absorbing foamand designed mount model like servo tray induded hardware SFRONGBO 24 deep 27 wide 41 long weighs 19 IKI*rWICUIGZCSZVOITheSTRONGBOXTM ounces will hold receiver 50 800 mA flat battery pack will fitin 40 larger size models STRONGBOX IP 35 deep 33 wIde 61 long weighs 4 ounces will hold receiver 1200 2000 mA flat battery pack will fit 120 larger size models receiver battery pack valuable part R/C control system Give vibration crash protection need deserve Part #8000 STRONGBOX $795 Protect valuables STRONGBOX Part #8100 STRONGBQXIr $1195 S ASS LDM Indusbies Ball BearingServo ConveisionKits can upgrade standard servos ball bearing servos just mInutes less cost 1 ball bearing servo can upgrade 4 standard servos following three conversion kits fit 18 different servos Futaba S28 S38 548 5128 S138 S148 Clams C528 CS128 CS238 & C5248 servos Kit #96004 pack..$2995 Kit #96101 pack..$795 Airtronica 94112 servos KIt #97004 pack*2995 Kit #97101 pack..$795 Ellmiuate wobble output shaft Reduce control response deadhand JR 501 & 5477 Focus H5300 RCD 05 Tower TS-51eReduce chance flutter Hobbico CS-51 Ace 330 servosImprove control surface centering Kit #98004 pack ..S2095 Kit #98101 pack..$595Allow use pull-pull cables NO-HEA TRIM SOLVENTTocheckormoney Takes Hassle Out QfMoaokoteTnn WokfLDM Industries Inc Bonds Monokote over Monokote heatPO Box 292396 Dept 140 Eliminates ugly bubbles wrinides Tampa FL 33687-2396 Compietely fuel-proof easy use Phone/Fax 813 985-5616 Will cause colors tobleedFlorida residents add 6112% sales tax Allows time position trim piecesVISA MASTER CARD Accepted AIso works tfltrarote Oracover hs inquiries Welcome Part #95004 oz Bottle*69501993 LDM industries inc S Edmonson Co R/C Flyers 6th Annual Sponsored Modern Woodman America Insurance Co Brownsville Kentucky FF Indoor/Tenny Continued page 113 smaller cross-section will hold turns softer rubber Indoor thrust bearings Bat Sheet Are Indoor duration flier shave Gillette Sensor razor answer yes both questions youre luck Save used cartridges remove aluminum end straps Use jewelers screwdriver very careful sharp blades straps soft aluminum can easily flattened reshaped flattened strip 625 x 0625 x 015adequate make thrust bearings smaller classes ers Continued page 107 balloons altitude control design would make modeler proud An hour after launch long double fuse released jack-switch activating set barometers balloon got low air pressure closed circuit fired pair explosive plugs releasing 35 weights suspended large ring around mechanism lit delay fuse next switch preparing next cycle went three four days time took balloon drift across Pacific last four weights released incendiary bombs After dropping fifth larger bomb mechanism supposed self-destruct Fortunately unfortunately depending point view mechanism usually ineffective caused no property damage although bomb did explode kill adult five children examining design balloons truly fascinating find comforting hobby allows us create equally fascinating designs dont have kill cause damage whether work Marcus Brooks Austin Texas M Skew Pfl Fw FJ Lo wou~wwiwn W t u wu i u ru &SwapNet Featurin2 *The Screaming Eagles Parachute Demonstration Team 101st AIrborne Fort Campbell KY *MW A3 Tank DIsplay 2nd Battalion 123rd Armor Kentucky Army National Guard *FREE Hot Air Balloon Rides Clean Air Kentucky CaptaIn Zap Limited first 75-100 persons weather permitting *Radio Control Aircraft Demonstrations Including World War II Fighter Planes Helicopters Aerobatic Biplanes Candy Drops kids 11/C Skydlver ! *R/C Scale Competition Military & Non-Military Entry Fee $300 per entty *11/C Fun Fly Events including Limbo Egg Drops Balloon Bust Entry Fee $300 per entry *Swap Meet Tables spaces $1000 price good both days Only $300 per Car Loa4 Per Day Show Details Accommodalions Contact Edmonson Co 11/C Flyers PO Box 160 Brownsville Ky 42210 502 597-2642 Edmonson Co Tourist Commission 1-800-624-8687 114 Model Aviation About Covers. John Oldenkamp has captured essence free flight Model Aviation August cover photo Terrific shot John thanks putting cover Model Aviation editors Jerry Fitch Sacramento Cahfornia have wanting compliment guys quite some time new approach magazine covers absolutely nothing wrong old approach after being exposed what youre doing now would never satisfied anything less has stood out mind until now doesnt necessarily mean its best various aeronautically oriented nick-knacks desk top Ladies Gentlemen have really outdone yourselves August issue So much Im finally writing long-pastdue letter Ive gone reading Model Aviation stowing motorcycle magazines leaving out coffee table being proud have concept would have ridiculous year ago might kick around idea selling signed numbered prints work quality Ill bet photographers wont mind publicity extra income Stranger things have happened just might have soared new heights Much better Bill Fowler Stafford Texas Rockwellian cover July issue truly heartwarming wish dime modeler mused over nostalgic moment pictured himself Give us RA Benjamins work write article about painter magic John P Cuomo Forked River New Jersey PRODUCTS Complete Line Exhaust Systems Tuned Pipes led Tuned PiDes * Headers uri Mufflers Expansion Mufflers Helicopter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems Unsupass W~1nshi fldomance Canopy Trim Exclusively Canopies Two Sizes Small 3/16 47 Large 1/4 64 mm mm Fourmost Canopy Trim flexible black vinyl strip preformed make perfect mounting trim canopies 4 Feet 1 22 meters per package Because the Canopy Trims unique shape flexibility will contour both flat round fuselages Canopy Trim secures canopy place well providing realistic black outline Canopy Trim may easily installed just razor blade CA adhesive Small Product No 139Large Product No 140 Price $295 FOURMOST PRODUCTS 5031 357-2732 COMET LING ELAND VICTOR STANZEL EST RANGER LORAFT DO YOU SPEAK MODEL AIRPLANE -4-I Its Dave Thomburgs 316-page history US aeromodelmg _ 3 heroes models famous contestsw 3-I o -~JI2 first twin pusher ugliest Stik youve hobby 25 years thisisyourlife 5 dealer postpaid cash check V/MC from rn Pony X Press 5 MontIcello DrIve Albuquerque NM 87123 505 299-8749 0- o available Thornburgs OLD BUZZARDS SOARING BOOK 5 pp - 0 BAY RIDGE NTIFIC LESS L ICAN JUNIOR ONE GRAM T PLANES UPs F ____ DAILY uPs m DAILY FEATURING UTEWBONT LilT CONDUIT TUBING & QUICK LOCK SUP ON FITTiNGS NO TOOLS FfiNCLUDE 3/4P 8x10 $80 SilO 10110 $85 $115 -S TARP INCLUDED I34II &d0$95$130I 10110$100$138I L~i BREAKDOWN MODEL FIle Cars & Can Shipped UPS Add Amounts Below UnIt Price SxlO & 10110 Flat 640 3/4 & $45 1 SxlO & 10110 Peaked 535 3/4 & $45 1 10120 Flat 664 3/4 & $73 10120 Peaked S54 3/4 & $82 1 P3JP3EP41FCF 3F4F 3/4-600 3/4-600 3/4-650 3/4-400 344 00 34-6 3/4 750 1-8001-8001-9001-500P-S 001 900 1 1000 P4L 3/4-&00 l-9O0 P40 34-6 l400 P5F 3/4 7 1000 FOOT PAD 3i44 50 17 F03 3/4400 P-S00 FOL 3/44 00 1-8 00 BUNOUE BALL 6 40 POP UP CANOPIES $34900 1 Oxi 0 SETS UP IN LESS THAN 30 SECONDS NO TOOLS REQUIRED OTHER SIZES 8x8 lOxiS 10x20 WE MAM5AC1UU & STK SEVERAL OTHER SYSTE& & HAVE Rh IKE OF ACCESa2RIES ALL SRTH THE VEJEOR H MUD CALL FAX OR MAN US TO ftACE YOUR OER OR TO REEErVE YOUR FREE CATALOG October1993 115 4338 AustIn Blvd Island Pafic NY 11558 16/4314127 516/889-2682
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Letters tc Eclitcr adversely affected clubs name Too people already perceive us bunch immature irresponsible people fly toy airplanes regularly screw ground image supported Society Aircraft Demolishers patch city fathers perceive club bunch irresponsible noisemakers ppointed j mature crafispeople engaged worthwhile hobby will perception affect chances obtaining flying sites meeting rooms whatever Please consider clubs name will affect image What about Broken Prop Sodbuster Wing Ding Balsa Butcher Radio Kontrol Society What kind mental picture does create Well. members crash fly arent very good builders somewhere along way never learned spell control Whats name Think about Ben Strauss Edmond Oklahoma Continued page ii MA Pr~viJpnt clubs community image public perception hobby can GATOR TRANSMITFER CASE feather lite GLASS CLOTH 7 oz/sq yd weight close weave makes glass cloth easy filling extremely light finished weight Big 3 sq yd package detalied instructions$895 SOFT-N-SAFE MOUNTS new 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weather Strong double hinges durable latch Convoluted foam liner Great storing spare transmitters New low price$l49S Editors note following inadvertently omitted Barnahus construction article September issue apologize error FLYING important part preflight preparation properly locating center gravity Make certain model balances exactly 2/t inches leading edge wing will probably have add least ounce lead nose achieve balance point Now try several easy hand launches dont throw hard yet until achieve long smooth glide no stall Both rudder elevator control should right stick Carefully adjust trim levers necessary preferably end up few clicks up elevator rudder neutral Proceed hi-start launches try get slightly bouncy glide quick stall recovery Practice turns feeding some down elevator same time apply rudder maintains speed prevents stalls making tight turns Make adjustments dead air because thermals can make poorly trimmed glider look good Now try some hard launches good breeze will help model get high enough before add some down elevator level out Better still have experienced HLG man give some hard launches concentrate leveling out proper time will find Barnabus ajhn glider especially can fly nearby schoolyards athletic fields I em oyee AMA has b Whats Name Letters Continued page 5 Thank-You Note Im compelled write letter thank Remote Control Association Central Florida fine hospitality shown recent trip its field early March wife decided escape land gloom doom Michigan head land sunshine Florida Since have daughter living Orlando thats went course took airplane always time took 35powered Kraft Super Fli equipped smoke Upon arrival immediately went through Yellow Pages looking hobby shops shop picked up newsletter titled Fly Paper RCACF called safety officer permission fly field see unusual safety rules invited fly guest long AMA license current found field near Apopka unloaded stuff soon approached gentleman helped get ready fly never did get name also helped several other club members overwhelmed hospitality shown good time didnt wreck airplane feel though club deserves recognition way treat fellow modelers especially far North wish RCACF very best will certainly spread word about locally Chuck Spencer Mecosta Michigan An Eagle-eyed Member Comments cover June 1993 issue [MA] shows Tlush Mite being released Continued page 29 Wood Hand Selected Fiberglass Cowl Complete Plans Parts Hand Cut Instruction Manual Photo Page order kits call 1-800-327-7198 catalog fine kits send $400 Idaho Residents Add 5% State Sales Tax $4500 Ocersee crPm puss aclese letiecacleesi beck deeP fcc U$SS5 asqelces IPMPC/XT/kT cecipecible ecicpetecsccddctcccicchpeli5 Gin cwepcccir & cAncer type nine ecdAccg specify SiT 35 disks SPd cheek cc misc ecise Sec CYGNET Software619 792-8021 3525 Del Mar Heights #237b San Diego 92130 GLIDERS really know what youre doing MODEL SAILPIANES MYTH MAGIC Tony Upso no Math either Laymen Wives Lovers 170 readable pages $1895 plus $300 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PLOT AIRFOILS IN ANY CHORD UP TO 24 INCHES MODIFY TIIICKNESS CAMBER & TRAILING EDGE PLOT SKIN THICKNESS FOR SHEETED WINGS o ENTER DATA EASILY VIA INTELLIGENT EDITOR USER-FRIENDLY MENU-DRIVEN OPERATION INCLUDES 50 AIRFOIL FILES 24-PAGE USER MANUAL AMAs new address 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Spampinato attendance AMAs Bob Underwood also present daughter Cathy mechanic flew crashed wonderful Russian Stormovik after scoring 94158 static score Robart s Bob Walker never failed draw crowd fired up new scale Jacobs seven-cylinder radial engine ideal size fit Ziroli designs have coin necessary buy Im certainly looking forward next Top Gun should too Plan family vacation just family can see see Florida will get see Top Gun Sounds like winwin situation 4Letters Continued page 11 flight airplane appears twotimes scale-up Ponds Plans error plans Mite distance given dihedral under tip tip gusset shown plans has correct angle picture Frank Tlush original Mite appears July 1988 issue Model Builder possible draw geometric grid picture dihedral chord under tip large vertical fin what used time combination large tail small dihedral causes spiral mode unstable shown cover picture 2X Mite has problem spiral instability moving takeoff enough dihedral too much tail will cause spin James W Kelly Los Angeles California Lesson Invitation Once again year Jack Bradshaw attended Texas Airport Operators Conference AMAs representatives As years past renewed friendships made some new friends particularly gratifying talk individuals seeking allow modelers safely use space airports However downside came gentleman told us forced terminate flying rights club airport caused two members felt dont fly over parked aircraft did mean personally several hundred acres land could legally overfly but.. Any members living Van Horn Texas area invited contact County Commissioner Joel U Sanchez 204 Houston Telephone [915] 283-2794 2495 Commissioner Sanchez wants provide some wholesome modeling activity local school children Also Continued page 30 DONT CLOWN AROUND Learn Fly Pattern Lanier RCs JESTER ARF THATS CAPABLE OF ALL AEROBATIC MANEUVERS Fuselage Length 45 Rec Engine Size 45-60 4 Stroke 80-90 Flying Weight 6 lbs Phone 404-532-6401 900 530 EST M-F Wing Span 63 Area 630 sq Radio Channels 4 Send SASE free color catalog Lanier RC PO Box 458 Oakwood GA 30566 r. 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Pricaw May varythan other fuel 30 Model Aviation r Form CALL OR USE THIS HANDY ORDER FORM TO SPEED YOUR ORDER FILL IN OTY ON THE LEFT THE TOTAL ON RIGHT Freight free qts gals No handling charge Freight collect drums Deduct 3% prepay Mix qty Total qty determines price SC orders add 5% sales las Dealer club prices avail Accept credit cards checks COD COD add $450 per carton ups shipments Only add $600 per carton hazardous materials fee OlYFUELONE l4GAjCpSt 24GALttGAL1GAL ordertdMIXTUREGAL 5 GAL CAN PER GALPER GALPER GAL 54 GAL TOTAL DRUM $AMT RED MAX FUEL Continued page 107 PLEASE PRINT NAME CITY ISTATE IZiP cARD TYPE AND ten EXPIRATION DATE________________ Dick ONeill Hilton Head South Carolina sent photos Stinson SR-8 Reliant cruises scalelike speed Quadra Q42 Reliant spans 100 inches tips scales just over 20 pounds guided Futaba s 7 UAF Thanks shots Dick US Scale Masters Judging Guide latest guide now available through National Association Scale Aeromodelers obtain copy informative 24-page booklet send $2 NASA secretary/treasurer Bert Dugan 11090 Phyllis Drive Clio MI 48420 Its time get excited Think fun will start another project Which favorite Fokker DVII Between now next month check aviation books shelf schemes might light fires Check friends find out may enjoying subscription Leo Opdykes fine magazine WVV Aeroplanes go out borrow buy few copies focus famous FokkerScale Model Research has host Photo-Paaks aeroplane Scale Plans Photo Service has information too Check possible source see can come up scheme will turn head club Next month planning stage will discussed detail Until friends build straight fly safely Ill talk again ers Continued page 30 think fails realize just different subdivisions model aircraft hobby sound letter found myself wondering ever built radio control model took flying site experienced thrill watching take off its maiden flight wonder has ever opportunity watch Roun Tuit Car Stop Sign dozens other Locair Custom K/C 3200 S Andrews Ave Ste 102 Ft Lauderdale FL 33316 305-467-6554 305-467-5434 FAX finest R/O aircraft contruction Custom construction kits plans Engine Radio Kit Sales FutabaAirtronics Byron Originals 810 Pica 1/4 Scale Grumman liger other kits accessories Helicopter Sales Repairs Kits Fully Flying Call discount pricing models fly see people driving cars stop watch amazement something amazingly constructed could would fly dont think Mike way writes has ever flown anything control line models Sorry Mike RCers have umbilical cords models love radio control models should try just might like love part hobby flying string respect about respecting other thousands us prefer radios help us worry about damage FCC causing us hobby PS hobby know have thousand-dollar accessories sure dont know Al Stroth St Paul Minnesota About Japanese Balloons interested Edward Reedichs letter July 1993 issue coincidence just read detailed account Japanese bombing Mount Emily July issue Aviation magazine single submarine-launched floatplane flew two missions over Oregon coast September 1942 Its incendiary bombs little effect because unseasonably wet weather Japan launched balloons Mr Reedrich mentions especially interesting described August 1945 issue Impact confidential photo journal distributed US Army Air Force squadrons reprinted 1982 Historical Times Inc Harrisburg PA 17105 hundred sixty-eight balloons recovered between November 1944 following July turned up Hawaii Alaska Canada Mexico states far east Michigan Three rubberized silk rest layered mulberry paper about 30 feet across altitude about 30000 feet October 1993 107 Continued page 114 Seven models available weigh both gins & oza High accuracy guaranteed tare have strain gage transducers Whether build indoor models big birds between have scale Send #10 SASE brochure Discount prices $9900 up $24750 Includes AC adaptor UPS 1 yr warrantee Champion Model Products 880 Carmen Court La Verne CA 91750 909 599-3348 SAMS MODELS England NEW Scale Free Flight Kits 7VTiASSi77 WESTLAND WIDGEON24-14$1495 aiso avsiiabie Hawker Super Fury 211/2$2195 DH Chipmunk 21$1495 add $7 far airmail SAMS Chapel Sandon Buntingford Herts SG9 OQJ England GASPARIN C02 Motors now SAMS Note us Checks & Stamps vsiid uK vis & Mastercard accepted $-bills LDM Industries Inc THE STRONGBOX II RECEIVER AND BATTERY PACK PROTECTION SYSTEM STRONGBOX 1P larger version popular 5TRONGBO has specifically designed meet needs giant scale flyers SIRONGBOr STRONGBOX ir both molded tough polypropylene plastic lined witha vibration absorbing foamand designed mount model like servo tray induded hardware SFRONGBO 24 deep 27 wide 41 long weighs 19 IKI*rWICUIGZCSZVOITheSTRONGBOXTM ounces will hold receiver 50 800 mA flat battery pack will fitin 40 larger size models STRONGBOX IP 35 deep 33 wIde 61 long weighs 4 ounces will hold receiver 1200 2000 mA flat battery pack will fit 120 larger size models receiver battery pack valuable part R/C control system Give vibration crash protection need deserve Part #8000 STRONGBOX $795 Protect valuables STRONGBOX Part #8100 STRONGBQXIr $1195 S ASS LDM Indusbies Ball BearingServo ConveisionKits can upgrade standard servos ball bearing servos just mInutes less cost 1 ball bearing servo can upgrade 4 standard servos following three conversion kits fit 18 different servos Futaba S28 S38 548 5128 S138 S148 Clams C528 CS128 CS238 & C5248 servos Kit #96004 pack..$2995 Kit #96101 pack..$795 Airtronica 94112 servos KIt #97004 pack*2995 Kit #97101 pack..$795 Ellmiuate wobble output shaft Reduce control response deadhand JR 501 & 5477 Focus H5300 RCD 05 Tower TS-51eReduce chance flutter Hobbico CS-51 Ace 330 servosImprove control surface centering Kit #98004 pack ..S2095 Kit #98101 pack..$595Allow use pull-pull cables NO-HEA TRIM SOLVENTTocheckormoney Takes Hassle Out QfMoaokoteTnn WokfLDM Industries Inc Bonds Monokote over Monokote heatPO Box 292396 Dept 140 Eliminates ugly bubbles wrinides Tampa FL 33687-2396 Compietely fuel-proof easy use Phone/Fax 813 985-5616 Will cause colors tobleedFlorida residents add 6112% sales tax Allows time position trim piecesVISA MASTER CARD Accepted AIso works tfltrarote Oracover hs inquiries Welcome Part #95004 oz Bottle*69501993 LDM industries inc S Edmonson Co R/C Flyers 6th Annual Sponsored Modern Woodman America Insurance Co Brownsville Kentucky FF Indoor/Tenny Continued page 113 smaller cross-section will hold turns softer rubber Indoor thrust bearings Bat Sheet Are Indoor duration flier shave Gillette Sensor razor answer yes both questions youre luck Save used cartridges remove aluminum end straps Use jewelers screwdriver very careful sharp blades straps soft aluminum can easily flattened reshaped flattened strip 625 x 0625 x 015adequate make thrust bearings smaller classes ers Continued page 107 balloons altitude control design would make modeler proud An hour after launch long double fuse released jack-switch activating set barometers balloon got low air pressure closed circuit fired pair explosive plugs releasing 35 weights suspended large ring around mechanism lit delay fuse next switch preparing next cycle went three four days time took balloon drift across Pacific last four weights released incendiary bombs After dropping fifth larger bomb mechanism supposed self-destruct Fortunately unfortunately depending point view mechanism usually ineffective caused no property damage although bomb did explode kill adult five children examining design balloons truly fascinating find comforting hobby allows us create equally fascinating designs dont have kill cause damage whether work Marcus Brooks Austin Texas M Skew Pfl Fw FJ Lo wou~wwiwn W t u wu i u ru &SwapNet Featurin2 *The Screaming Eagles Parachute Demonstration Team 101st AIrborne Fort Campbell KY *MW A3 Tank DIsplay 2nd Battalion 123rd Armor Kentucky Army National Guard *FREE Hot Air Balloon Rides Clean Air Kentucky CaptaIn Zap Limited first 75-100 persons weather permitting *Radio Control Aircraft Demonstrations Including World War II Fighter Planes Helicopters Aerobatic Biplanes Candy Drops kids 11/C Skydlver ! *R/C Scale Competition Military & Non-Military Entry Fee $300 per entty *11/C Fun Fly Events including Limbo Egg Drops Balloon Bust Entry Fee $300 per entry *Swap Meet Tables spaces $1000 price good both days Only $300 per Car Loa4 Per Day Show Details Accommodalions Contact Edmonson Co 11/C Flyers PO Box 160 Brownsville Ky 42210 502 597-2642 Edmonson Co Tourist Commission 1-800-624-8687 114 Model Aviation About Covers. John Oldenkamp has captured essence free flight Model Aviation August cover photo Terrific shot John thanks putting cover Model Aviation editors Jerry Fitch Sacramento Cahfornia have wanting compliment guys quite some time new approach magazine covers absolutely nothing wrong old approach after being exposed what youre doing now would never satisfied anything less has stood out mind until now doesnt necessarily mean its best various aeronautically oriented nick-knacks desk top Ladies Gentlemen have really outdone yourselves August issue So much Im finally writing long-pastdue letter Ive gone reading Model Aviation stowing motorcycle magazines leaving out coffee table being proud have concept would have ridiculous year ago might kick around idea selling signed numbered prints work quality Ill bet photographers wont mind publicity extra income Stranger things have happened just might have soared new heights Much better Bill Fowler Stafford Texas Rockwellian cover July issue truly heartwarming wish dime modeler mused over nostalgic moment pictured himself Give us RA Benjamins work write article about painter magic John P Cuomo Forked River New Jersey PRODUCTS Complete Line Exhaust Systems Tuned Pipes led Tuned PiDes * Headers uri Mufflers Expansion Mufflers Helicopter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems Unsupass W~1nshi fldomance Canopy Trim Exclusively Canopies Two Sizes Small 3/16 47 Large 1/4 64 mm mm Fourmost Canopy Trim flexible black vinyl strip preformed make perfect mounting trim canopies 4 Feet 1 22 meters per package Because the Canopy Trims unique shape flexibility will contour both flat round fuselages Canopy Trim secures canopy place well providing realistic black outline Canopy Trim may easily installed just razor blade CA adhesive Small Product No 139Large Product No 140 Price $295 FOURMOST PRODUCTS 5031 357-2732 COMET LING ELAND VICTOR STANZEL EST RANGER LORAFT DO YOU SPEAK MODEL AIRPLANE -4-I Its Dave Thomburgs 316-page history US aeromodelmg _ 3 heroes models famous contestsw 3-I o -~JI2 first twin pusher ugliest Stik youve hobby 25 years thisisyourlife 5 dealer postpaid cash check V/MC from rn Pony X Press 5 MontIcello DrIve Albuquerque NM 87123 505 299-8749 0- o available Thornburgs OLD BUZZARDS SOARING BOOK 5 pp - 0 BAY RIDGE NTIFIC LESS L ICAN JUNIOR ONE GRAM T PLANES UPs F ____ DAILY uPs m DAILY FEATURING UTEWBONT LilT CONDUIT TUBING & QUICK LOCK SUP ON FITTiNGS NO TOOLS FfiNCLUDE 3/4P 8x10 $80 SilO 10110 $85 $115 -S TARP INCLUDED I34II &d0$95$130I 10110$100$138I L~i BREAKDOWN MODEL FIle Cars & Can Shipped UPS Add Amounts Below UnIt Price SxlO & 10110 Flat 640 3/4 & $45 1 SxlO & 10110 Peaked 535 3/4 & $45 1 10120 Flat 664 3/4 & $73 10120 Peaked S54 3/4 & $82 1 P3JP3EP41FCF 3F4F 3/4-600 3/4-600 3/4-650 3/4-400 344 00 34-6 3/4 750 1-8001-8001-9001-500P-S 001 900 1 1000 P4L 3/4-&00 l-9O0 P40 34-6 l400 P5F 3/4 7 1000 FOOT PAD 3i44 50 17 F03 3/4400 P-S00 FOL 3/44 00 1-8 00 BUNOUE BALL 6 40 POP UP CANOPIES $34900 1 Oxi 0 SETS UP IN LESS THAN 30 SECONDS NO TOOLS REQUIRED OTHER SIZES 8x8 lOxiS 10x20 WE MAM5AC1UU & STK SEVERAL OTHER SYSTE& & HAVE Rh IKE OF ACCESa2RIES ALL SRTH THE VEJEOR H MUD CALL FAX OR MAN US TO ftACE YOUR OER OR TO REEErVE YOUR FREE CATALOG October1993 115 4338 AustIn Blvd Island Pafic NY 11558 16/4314127 516/889-2682
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/10
Page Numbers: 5, 11, 29, 30, 107, 114, 115
Letters tc Eclitcr adversely affected clubs name Too people already perceive us bunch immature irresponsible people fly toy airplanes regularly screw ground image supported Society Aircraft Demolishers patch city fathers perceive club bunch irresponsible noisemakers ppointed j mature crafispeople engaged worthwhile hobby will perception affect chances obtaining flying sites meeting rooms whatever Please consider clubs name will affect image What about Broken Prop Sodbuster Wing Ding Balsa Butcher Radio Kontrol Society What kind mental picture does create Well. members crash fly arent very good builders somewhere along way never learned spell control Whats name Think about Ben Strauss Edmond Oklahoma Continued page ii MA Pr~viJpnt clubs community image public perception hobby can GATOR TRANSMITFER CASE feather lite GLASS CLOTH 7 oz/sq yd weight close weave makes glass cloth easy filling extremely light finished weight Big 3 sq yd package detalied instructions$895 SOFT-N-SAFE MOUNTS new type engine soft mount using special ribbed Iso-damp grommels Engine always safely retained Veiy effective vibration reduction dramatic decrease engine shake Avaliable very light machined alum beam mount 60 2/strokes 120 4/strokes Also avaliable alum plate radial mount 60 2/strokes Soft-N-Safe 120 beam mount complete.$2995 Soft-N-Safe 60 beam mount complete..5249S Soft-N-Safe 60 radial mount complete..$1295 Replacement grommets 120 mount..4/49S Replacement grommets 60 mount 5 RADIAL ISO-MOUNTS Conventional plate type mount using four Lord/type 60 Duro Iso-mounts Optimized lowest vibration transmission airframe reduced engine shake 60 Radial Iso-mount complete mount..$1495 Iso-mounts Pkg four $ 995 5/8 dia x 1/2 long 8-32 female end 8-32 x 1/2 male other end 60 Duro rubber Include S350/Item S&HFL Residents Add 6% Tax GATOR R/C PRODUCTS INC 3713 Pompano Dr Pemacola FL 32514 Phone 904 494-0203 * Fax 904 494-0207 October1993 5 Sturdy high-density molded plastic Cushions impact resists weather Strong double hinges durable latch Convoluted foam liner Great storing spare transmitters New low price$l49S Editors note following inadvertently omitted Barnahus construction article September issue apologize error FLYING important part preflight preparation properly locating center gravity Make certain model balances exactly 2/t inches leading edge wing will probably have add least ounce lead nose achieve balance point Now try several easy hand launches dont throw hard yet until achieve long smooth glide no stall Both rudder elevator control should right stick Carefully adjust trim levers necessary preferably end up few clicks up elevator rudder neutral Proceed hi-start launches try get slightly bouncy glide quick stall recovery Practice turns feeding some down elevator same time apply rudder maintains speed prevents stalls making tight turns Make adjustments dead air because thermals can make poorly trimmed glider look good Now try some hard launches good breeze will help model get high enough before add some down elevator level out Better still have experienced HLG man give some hard launches concentrate leveling out proper time will find Barnabus ajhn glider especially can fly nearby schoolyards athletic fields I em oyee AMA has b Whats Name Letters Continued page 5 Thank-You Note Im compelled write letter thank Remote Control Association Central Florida fine hospitality shown recent trip its field early March wife decided escape land gloom doom Michigan head land sunshine Florida Since have daughter living Orlando thats went course took airplane always time took 35powered Kraft Super Fli equipped smoke Upon arrival immediately went through Yellow Pages looking hobby shops shop picked up newsletter titled Fly Paper RCACF called safety officer permission fly field see unusual safety rules invited fly guest long AMA license current found field near Apopka unloaded stuff soon approached gentleman helped get ready fly never did get name also helped several other club members overwhelmed hospitality shown good time didnt wreck airplane feel though club deserves recognition way treat fellow modelers especially far North wish RCACF very best will certainly spread word about locally Chuck Spencer Mecosta Michigan An Eagle-eyed Member Comments cover June 1993 issue [MA] shows Tlush Mite being released Continued page 29 Wood Hand Selected Fiberglass Cowl Complete Plans Parts Hand Cut Instruction Manual Photo Page order kits call 1-800-327-7198 catalog fine kits send $400 Idaho Residents Add 5% State Sales Tax $4500 Ocersee crPm puss aclese letiecacleesi beck deeP fcc U$SS5 asqelces IPMPC/XT/kT cecipecible ecicpetecsccddctcccicchpeli5 Gin cwepcccir & cAncer type nine ecdAccg specify SiT 35 disks SPd cheek cc misc ecise Sec CYGNET Software619 792-8021 3525 Del Mar Heights #237b San Diego 92130 GLIDERS really know what youre doing MODEL SAILPIANES MYTH MAGIC Tony Upso no Math either Laymen Wives Lovers 170 readable pages $1895 plus $300 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PLOT AIRFOILS IN ANY CHORD UP TO 24 INCHES MODIFY TIIICKNESS CAMBER & TRAILING EDGE PLOT SKIN THICKNESS FOR SHEETED WINGS o ENTER DATA EASILY VIA INTELLIGENT EDITOR USER-FRIENDLY MENU-DRIVEN OPERATION INCLUDES 50 AIRFOIL FILES 24-PAGE USER MANUAL AMAs new address 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Spampinato attendance AMAs Bob Underwood also present daughter Cathy mechanic flew crashed wonderful Russian Stormovik after scoring 94158 static score Robart s Bob Walker never failed draw crowd fired up new scale Jacobs seven-cylinder radial engine ideal size fit Ziroli designs have coin necessary buy Im certainly looking forward next Top Gun should too Plan family vacation just family can see see Florida will get see Top Gun Sounds like winwin situation 4Letters Continued page 11 flight airplane appears twotimes scale-up Ponds Plans error plans Mite distance given dihedral under tip tip gusset shown plans has correct angle picture Frank Tlush original Mite appears July 1988 issue Model Builder possible draw geometric grid picture dihedral chord under tip large vertical fin what used time combination large tail small dihedral causes spiral mode unstable shown cover picture 2X Mite has problem spiral instability moving takeoff enough dihedral too much tail will cause spin James W Kelly Los Angeles California Lesson Invitation Once again year Jack Bradshaw attended Texas Airport Operators Conference AMAs representatives As years past renewed friendships made some new friends particularly gratifying talk individuals seeking allow modelers safely use space airports However downside came gentleman told us forced terminate flying rights club airport caused two members felt dont fly over parked aircraft did mean personally several hundred acres land could legally overfly but.. Any members living Van Horn Texas area invited contact County Commissioner Joel U Sanchez 204 Houston Telephone [915] 283-2794 2495 Commissioner Sanchez wants provide some wholesome modeling activity local school children Also Continued page 30 DONT CLOWN AROUND Learn Fly Pattern Lanier RCs JESTER ARF THATS CAPABLE OF ALL AEROBATIC MANEUVERS Fuselage Length 45 Rec Engine Size 45-60 4 Stroke 80-90 Flying Weight 6 lbs Phone 404-532-6401 900 530 EST M-F Wing Span 63 Area 630 sq Radio Channels 4 Send SASE free color catalog Lanier RC PO Box 458 Oakwood GA 30566 r. 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24-page booklet send $2 NASA secretary/treasurer Bert Dugan 11090 Phyllis Drive Clio MI 48420 Its time get excited Think fun will start another project Which favorite Fokker DVII Between now next month check aviation books shelf schemes might light fires Check friends find out may enjoying subscription Leo Opdykes fine magazine WVV Aeroplanes go out borrow buy few copies focus famous FokkerScale Model Research has host Photo-Paaks aeroplane Scale Plans Photo Service has information too Check possible source see can come up scheme will turn head club Next month planning stage will discussed detail Until friends build straight fly safely Ill talk again ers Continued page 30 think fails realize just different subdivisions model aircraft hobby sound letter found myself wondering ever built radio control model took flying site experienced thrill watching take off its maiden flight wonder has ever opportunity watch Roun Tuit Car Stop Sign dozens other Locair Custom K/C 3200 S Andrews Ave Ste 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circuit fired pair explosive plugs releasing 35 weights suspended large ring around mechanism lit delay fuse next switch preparing next cycle went three four days time took balloon drift across Pacific last four weights released incendiary bombs After dropping fifth larger bomb mechanism supposed self-destruct Fortunately unfortunately depending point view mechanism usually ineffective caused no property damage although bomb did explode kill adult five children examining design balloons truly fascinating find comforting hobby allows us create equally fascinating designs dont have kill cause damage whether work Marcus Brooks Austin Texas M Skew Pfl Fw FJ Lo wou~wwiwn W t u wu i u ru &SwapNet Featurin2 *The Screaming Eagles Parachute Demonstration Team 101st AIrborne Fort Campbell KY *MW A3 Tank DIsplay 2nd Battalion 123rd Armor Kentucky Army National Guard *FREE Hot Air Balloon Rides Clean Air Kentucky CaptaIn Zap Limited first 75-100 persons weather permitting *Radio Control Aircraft Demonstrations Including World War II Fighter Planes Helicopters Aerobatic Biplanes Candy Drops kids 11/C Skydlver ! *R/C Scale Competition Military & Non-Military Entry Fee $300 per entty *11/C Fun Fly Events including Limbo Egg Drops Balloon Bust Entry Fee $300 per entry *Swap Meet Tables spaces $1000 price good both days Only $300 per Car Loa4 Per Day Show Details Accommodalions Contact Edmonson Co 11/C Flyers PO Box 160 Brownsville Ky 42210 502 597-2642 Edmonson Co Tourist Commission 1-800-624-8687 114 Model Aviation About Covers. John Oldenkamp has captured essence free flight Model Aviation August cover photo Terrific shot John thanks putting cover Model Aviation editors Jerry Fitch Sacramento Cahfornia have wanting compliment guys quite some time new approach magazine covers absolutely nothing wrong old approach after being exposed what youre doing now would never satisfied anything less has stood out mind until now doesnt necessarily mean its best various aeronautically oriented nick-knacks desk top Ladies Gentlemen have really outdone yourselves August issue So much Im finally writing long-pastdue letter Ive gone reading Model Aviation stowing motorcycle magazines leaving out coffee table being proud have concept would have ridiculous year ago might kick around idea selling signed numbered prints work quality Ill bet photographers wont mind publicity extra income Stranger things have happened just might have soared new heights Much better Bill Fowler Stafford Texas Rockwellian cover July issue truly heartwarming wish dime modeler mused over nostalgic moment pictured himself Give us RA Benjamins work write article about painter magic John P Cuomo Forked River New Jersey PRODUCTS Complete Line Exhaust Systems Tuned Pipes led Tuned PiDes * Headers uri Mufflers Expansion Mufflers Helicopter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems Unsupass W~1nshi fldomance Canopy Trim Exclusively Canopies Two Sizes Small 3/16 47 Large 1/4 64 mm mm Fourmost Canopy Trim flexible black vinyl strip preformed make perfect mounting trim canopies 4 Feet 1 22 meters per package Because the Canopy Trims unique shape flexibility will contour both flat round fuselages Canopy Trim secures canopy place well providing realistic black outline Canopy Trim may easily installed just razor blade CA adhesive Small Product No 139Large Product No 140 Price $295 FOURMOST PRODUCTS 5031 357-2732 COMET LING ELAND VICTOR STANZEL EST RANGER LORAFT DO YOU SPEAK MODEL AIRPLANE -4-I Its Dave Thomburgs 316-page history US aeromodelmg _ 3 heroes models famous contestsw 3-I o -~JI2 first twin pusher ugliest Stik youve hobby 25 years thisisyourlife 5 dealer postpaid cash check V/MC from rn Pony X Press 5 MontIcello DrIve Albuquerque NM 87123 505 299-8749 0- o available Thornburgs OLD BUZZARDS SOARING BOOK 5 pp - 0 BAY RIDGE NTIFIC LESS L ICAN JUNIOR ONE GRAM T PLANES UPs F ____ DAILY uPs m DAILY FEATURING UTEWBONT LilT CONDUIT TUBING & QUICK LOCK SUP ON FITTiNGS NO TOOLS FfiNCLUDE 3/4P 8x10 $80 SilO 10110 $85 $115 -S TARP INCLUDED I34II &d0$95$130I 10110$100$138I L~i BREAKDOWN MODEL FIle Cars & Can Shipped UPS Add Amounts Below UnIt Price SxlO & 10110 Flat 640 3/4 & $45 1 SxlO & 10110 Peaked 535 3/4 & $45 1 10120 Flat 664 3/4 & $73 10120 Peaked S54 3/4 & $82 1 P3JP3EP41FCF 3F4F 3/4-600 3/4-600 3/4-650 3/4-400 344 00 34-6 3/4 750 1-8001-8001-9001-500P-S 001 900 1 1000 P4L 3/4-&00 l-9O0 P40 34-6 l400 P5F 3/4 7 1000 FOOT PAD 3i44 50 17 F03 3/4400 P-S00 FOL 3/44 00 1-8 00 BUNOUE BALL 6 40 POP UP CANOPIES $34900 1 Oxi 0 SETS UP IN LESS THAN 30 SECONDS NO TOOLS REQUIRED OTHER SIZES 8x8 lOxiS 10x20 WE MAM5AC1UU & STK SEVERAL OTHER SYSTE& & HAVE Rh IKE OF ACCESa2RIES ALL SRTH THE VEJEOR H MUD CALL FAX OR MAN US TO ftACE YOUR OER OR TO REEErVE YOUR FREE CATALOG October1993 115 4338 AustIn Blvd Island Pafic NY 11558 16/4314127 516/889-2682