Let ters tc EcfiUr Enclosed picture recently completed Spacewalker II plane shown wife Nancy very supportive hobby first flight model morning June 6 two clicks right aileron three clicks down elevator flying straight level construction model started just before Christmas last year completion first week June Specifics Sig -scale Spacewalker II 84-inch wingspan ready-to-fly weight 14 pounds powered Salto 150 four cycle covered 21st Century fabric Paint scheme original full-scale design Hazel Sig functional navigation lights functional strobe top rudder functional landing lights left wing padded vinyl seat backs scale female pilot real hair flight suit scarf controlled JR Max 6 FM radio ailerons rudder elevator moved Hi-Tech helical gear dual ball-bearing servos anyone would like information regarding model please contact flies great will perform maneuver pilot capable Carl J Brusky Appleton Wisconsin CC-i Comments Thanks letter Col Joseph Dudzik Norman Oklahoma August Model Aviation right about different wing sweep between plans photos photo copy original model design May 1942 correct sweep trailing edge forward works either way CC-i looks like kids sport flier fooled its first contest last year MMM meet Denver took first Catapult Glider plus won first Shootout against glider types Because gets almost twice altitude catapult gliders cant help pick up thermals Larry Conover Longmont Colorado Microhenrys Debate Rages August Letters contained letter reader Stephen Scotto critical cartoon feature Microhenrys AMA s Society Aircraft Demolishers patch has stirred hornets nest reaction hope editors Model Aviation will get carried away likes friend Spoil Sport Stephen Scotto Bronxville New York want aeromodeling safe possible cant bury heads sand make like crashes never happen have never seen owner the craft jump joy sight remains Eric Laos San Diego California Since long way nearest Continued page 8 SMART CHAMPIONS During years popular Fox 4SBB motor has refined has maintained its excellent reputation power durability newest Fox 45s light weight extremely user friendly now equipped new Fox Single Needle E-Z Carb youre looking little extra power same user friendly characteristics try FOX 5OBB NC Fox motors backed limited Lifetime Warranty motor fails prematurely due factory defect abuse use synthetic fuels repaired no charge POWER YOUR AIRPLANE WITH PROVEN PERFORM ER FLY FOXI MOTOR REPAIR POLICY interest Fox motors perform well field reason repair policy intended insure repaired Fox motors will run well possible customers feel repair charges reasonable following basis will follow until further notice 1 Any motor sent us disassembled inspected necessary parts replaced reassembled check run insure its proper performance Only motor runs well returned customer Otherwise pulled down second time parts replaced 2 The charges made basis retail price parts used charge labor charges less $1000 $1000 charged price parts exceeds 50% current retail price motor 50% maximum charged necessary replace part way can assured whatever condition motor send us will get good running motor back will cost new 3 Of course inspection shows part failed prematurely due factory defect would make no charge 4 Please ask give estimates An estimate made disassembling tbe motor just guess time motor logged disassembled inspected letter written cost almost great completing repair 5 If give us Visa Mastercard number expiration date motor will returned prepaid Otherwise motor will returned COD FOX MANUFACTURING COMPANY 5305 Towson Avenue Fort Smith AR 729O1I Phone 5016461656 FOX AX 501446-175 November1993 5 Snafu Acronyms Article Youre right An acronym word formed initial letters name AMA NAA FM CASI ClAM words formed initial letters name initials Bet get some mail boo-boo Mark Scurrah Indian River Kontrol Society IRKS Now thats acronym Actually Mark yours note received boo-boo again club changed spelling control just make acronym Flies Great~ comes outstanding finish makes model rise above rest Hobbypoxy Enamel winner hands-down Hobbypoxy super-strong two-part epoxy finish formulated give model durable flexible finish will stand up wear water racing fuels chipping cracking peeling single coat Hobbypoxy equal other finish Two coats will put model class itself Brushed sprayed Hobbypoxy adheres iron-on films woven fabric iron-on coverings matches films 16 standard colors its easy find shade need Select high gloss flat finishes add Hobbypoxy Custom Metallizer superb metallic lusters Give next model winning finish youve always dreamed free color chip card military mixing charts copy POXY POINTERS helpful guide using Hobbypoxy products call 1-201-625-3100 Weve filled vacuum Finally creative modeler powerful 2-stage vacuum machine lets hobbyists fabricate own canopies cowls drop tanks turrets Get exact detail previousty possibte machines costing 5 flmes prfce Everything required start Acc-u-vAC forming included instructions plastic molding sheets frame oven tray accessories needed get excellent resuits first time out Acc-u-vAcs heavy-duty built-in powerful second stage vacuum pump will pull 27 InHg critical surface detail first stage vacuum utilizes home vacuum cleaner plastic molding sheet heated kitchen oven uses standard 11x14 plastic sheet Forming area 85xl 15 Molds up 4 high Handmade USA finest Red Oak hardwood quality components 30 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE ACC-UVAC MODEL 227 ntroductory Price $8995 Add $950 S&H NY State res add applicable sales tax Check Money Order accepted Dealer inquiries invited APPIAN PRODUCTIONS INC Dept AV-11 145wsethst NewYork NY10019 2122658598 Letters Continued page 5 AMA-sanctioned flying field have learn fly radio control models benefit instructor Although flights ended disaster first can now safely take off fly land having utilize airplane body bags Most flying done cane field spectators really didnt want witnesses no injured other pride practiced safety number consideration laughed joked just about crashes marked number flights airplane survived So contrary opinion article August issue As long keep treating crashes jokes will improve safety record experience has showed us statement error made fun crash learned something what next timeand needless say safety record has soared number crashes has declined honestly believe joking undercut efforts trying create safer hobby As far Microhenrys concerned serve reminder some us repeat same mistakes future dont believe little faceless wonders undermine seriousness model aviation contrary remind us what Richard Pontin Waianae Hawaii will concede Ed Henry may prince among men but.Mr Henrys cartoons show feeble humor worse yet no imagination Charles V ODonnell Eugene Oregon imply Microhenrys display particular AMA patches would somehow lead someone disregard safety deliberately cause crash ridiculous Ive never met modeler has ever viewed safety optional no matter what size aircraft may fly demonstration recklessness has never tolerated flying field personally have related once Microhenrys crashes great humor have considered purchasing Crasher patch myself Thanks AMA having sense humor being need Dave Borg Girard Pennsylvania husband novice has successfully flown planesat least three Its either laugh pick up parts go cry quit Continued page 11 8 Model Aviation ODUCING THE ACC-U-VA Letters Continued page 8 wish someone could show him fly darn thingsits getting expensive discouraging Toms 62can person too old coordinate controls etc just learning Hes retiring really builds beautiful plane Genie Brown Mirmar Florida loss aircraft $100 trainer $3000 Giant Scale hours building dollars invested no fun however fact life must dealt way another Humor simple haunless effective analgesic dont know long Steves hobby hes charter AMA club can probably count index finger number crashes caused violations AMA Safety Code Ive known few crashes under pilots knowledge control dont believe John Q Public judges us ability refrain unscheduled landings might well judge us ability strictly adhere codes keep us safely out harms way event mishap Steve sound like great guy yourself favor Keep flying safe smart once remember started modeling joined us AMAto have fun Safely Dave Millard Schaghticoke New York Im disabled RC modeler look forward Microhenrys month new wife especially likes cracks us up helps give lighthearted perspective hobby Microhenrys provide Anyone hobby knows crashes just part game .especially newcomers designers interesting ships us disabled relearning fly Lumpy landings ground loops etc specialty Microhenrys provide essential humor perspective ourselves hobby also helps spousal relations immensely detractors say phoney long safety record AMA members speaks itself vast majority us love Microhenrys wonderful humor R Bruce McCreary Snowflake Arizona am writing let everyone Model Aviation know feel about Microhenrys love am 25-year-old woman myself fly model airplanes boyfriend does flies control line taught two years ago Continued page 85 ELECTRIC MODELERS Electric Flight Pack will deliver improved flight times increased rate climb over direct drive motor/gearbox/ folding prop kit designed beginning interme diate electric modeler flying two meter sailplanes similar models comes completely assembled volt 05 can ferrite motor gearbox 2x8folding propeller spinner unit available three gear ratios 25 30 351 Wiring included $3995 suggested retail I-UK U LLeLIKiL Gear reduction can dramatically improve performance Master Airscrew Gearbox ide2l rhrice lightweight com pact unit overcomes thefrustrations bent shafts stripped gears Itsrugged 3A6 steel shaft unconditionally guaranteed nst bending An output gear molded directly onthe shaft Two precision ball bearings support drive si-It will accept stan dard motors used flight has shaft accommodate large diameter wood props Rated 240 watts input field trials Suggested retail $1 595 folders have wide under-cambered blades greater thrust longer glideThe blades hinge aluminum hub n spinner completes assembly sizes 15x12 Suggested retail $895 $995 p -p v-uos-i all-aluminum prop adaptmotors recommended screw 7x4 7x6 8x4 number MA3 200 designed 05 electric use Master Air 8x6 propellers Stock $395 suggested retail See Hobby Dealer Master Airscrew Propellers & Accessories Electric Flight SASE FREE Catalog WINDSOR PROPELLER COMPANY 3219 Monier Circle ho Cordova CA 95742 November1993 11 MASTLIL AIRSCRLW Letters Continued page 11 have lot respect safety flying crashes fact reality hobby doesnt mean time model airplane flown will crash understand received letter Stephen Scotto Bronxville New York complaining crashes Microhenrys suggest lighten up get sense humor Jessica L Eckman Lancaster Pennsylvania [Scotto] states public will tolerate activity participants demonstrate unconcern recklessness safety around Excuse talking about club has rather rigid rules concerning use winches rules regarding flight patterns seperate areas flying watching frequency controls safety officer duty some crisis maiming death dont know about crashes usually result particular hungry tree gorilla launches winch both cases planes never within range public have certainly never heard public use modeling safety recklessness same sentence Mr Scotto refers trying create safer hobby Microhenrys view undercutting efforts believes reliability equipment alone can eliminate crashes What about plane-loving tree What about severe wind gusts What about beginning pilots What about experimental designs materials What about bad eyesight What about simple human failure Get real Mr Scottos views represent another example claptrap put forward gooders simply have understanding reality Its bad enough believe bad things life can eliminated try hard enough ludicrous blame crashes cartoon KG Schmidt Oceanside California UNIVERSAL BOLT ON sIde mounted engInes WIll fIt 90% engInes made after 198lc UNIVERSAL STRAP ON older nglnes muffler bolts 29-45 iT-40P $2196 51-61 IT-SOP $2396 MOKI 61 JT-MK61P $2595 MAIL ORDER Please add $250 UPS shlppIsg Check MO VISa MC COD accepted Add $400 extra COD CalIfornIa resIdents add 9% sales talc would like remind reader Model Aviation intended ages model airplane fliers am 9/2 years old have building models about year favorite feature Model Aviation column always read first Microhenrys grandpa said right kid magazines written kids wasnt cartoons said 1936 model airplane building very serious business cracked up plane taught rebuild yourself As kid learned laugh off accept crackups part modeling didnt didnt last very long modeling Thanks very cool magazine very nice Stephen Knizek Santa Ana California Larry Miller aeromodeling community lost its own Saturday June 26 47year-old Larry Miller Corpus Christi Texas died crash Air Tractor AT502 crop duster Larry master craftsman outstanding flier rarely flew airplane did personally design scratch-build airplanes flew well better published kitted designs field Larry too much fun draw regular plans worked like artist sketches ideas churning out new airplanes almost dozen late 7OsIearly 80s Larry holder AMA Control Line Open Endurance record Prior death experimenting 10-foot wingspan sixpound airplane own creation make assault new RC endurance record Initial tests made using Nelson 15 diesel airplane flew well lacked authority handle south Texas winds An Enya 45 Davis Diesel conversion head tried flight 1 hour 45 minutes achieved using four ounces fuel Continued page 112 ASPlOS2995 F0X742995 MAX 91-1082995U MAX BGXI3495U 5T6175902995 U ST2530002995 MOKilS3495 WEBRA 120 2995 JT-A91 P JT-F74P JT-M lOOP JT-BGXP JT-5T69P JT-ST25P JT-MK15OP JT-W12OP t Selection Li 55 72 42316&6Oz Li EWE LII Super Prices H 14 oz 38 w Plain Weave m 25yds mm S135/yd 3l6oz.50wSatin Weave 25 yds mm 5400/yd Minimum order 1 yd VISA-MASTERCARD FAST SERVICE ORDER TOLL-FREE 800-338-1278 Dealer & Mfg inquiries welcome Send $3 postage & handling FREE catalog November 1993 85 GASPARIN MICRO TECHNA C02 LINE OF ENGINES $ 4895 Pitts-Style Mufflers GM-63 BORE4mm STROKE5mm VOLUME0063 CC WEIGHT10 grams RPMS600-2400 RUNNING TIME 60 sec GM-120$ 3995 BORE5mm STROKE6mm VOLUME012cc WEIGHT18 grams RPMS600-2400 RUNNING TIME . 60 sec GM-300$ 4995 BORE8mm STROKE6mm VOLUME030cc WEIGHT28 grams RPMS500-2400 RUNNING TIME 90 sec GM-120 TWIN CYLINDER$ 5495 BORE2x5mm STROKE2x6mm VOLUME2x0 12cc WEIGHT20grams RPMS600-2400 RUNNING TIME60 sec ARF & KITS AVAILABLE IMPORTED EXCLUSIVELY BY fIOEY GLUE 800 525-7493 FAX-714 459-1760 DISTRIBUTED ALSO BY 510 MANUFACTURING PECK POLYMERS JT-40P6 29-45 JT-6OPB $229651-81 $2496 Exhaust extensions worm drive mounting strap included #101 Extra Hands below Makes covering easy #401 Digger left Easiest use hinging tool available $335 ELDON J LIND COMPANY 3151 Caravelle Dr Lake Havasu City AZ 86406 602 453-7970 Send self-addressed stamped envelope catalog products M/C & Visa accepted KC Clipper/Dentel-Murray RO GiantsldeVries Continued page 66Continued page 109 springs cable wheels used four-inch Du-Bro wheels pneumatic tires CONCLUSION built RC version Kansas City Clipper half-century after original made its last flight California great model flew right off work bench absolutely no trimming windy Texas morning rose ground gentle climb graceful majestic like eagle Kansas City Clipper relaxing flygreat sport other hand just might potential competitor Drawing detailed plans radio-con trolled version K C Clipper interesting challenge building model indeed change pace seeing air really made worthwhile Yes K C Clipper has rediscovered fitting Keith E Dentel finish firsthand account its beginning during Golden Age model aviation As remember designs pub lished mid-I 930s seemed coming modelers eastern part country Among Henry Struck Carl Goldberg Gordon Light Max Bassett Steve Kowalick However some pretty good designers builders other areas United States would like dedicate story Kansas City area designers builders such Winnie Davis Gene Salvay Doc Schrieber Marvin Foreman Herb Crawford Bill Siegfried Jim Hall Bob Withers Jim Amis closing want thank Bill Murray tremendous job did making Kansas City Clipper available modeling community Happy Landings ir Custom RIG 3200 S Andrews Ave Ste 102 Ft Lnuderdale FL 33316 305-467-6554 305-467-5434 FAX finest R/G aircraft contruction Custom construction kits arid plans Engine Radio Kit Sales Futaba Airtronics Enya OS Byron Originals SIG Pica 1/4 Scale Grumman flger other kits accessories Helicopter Sales Repairs Kits Fully Flying Call discount pricing because transmitter/receiver relationship remained relatively constant Steve amenable including report loss beautiful model column happened once could happen again magic phrase around household Make sure receiver antenna outside bird assured radio control wont next month because issue will devoted Nationals meantime keep Giants flying 4Letters Continued page 85 letter intended farewell good friend Larry Miller inspiration personally entire south Texas modeling commu nity also tribute thanks Larry Millers everywhere may nationally interna tionally known people unselfishly give themselves expertise may better enjoy wonderfulness aeromodeling life know someone like Larry treasure him Turns out life really too short otherwise Pete Kerezman Kin gsville Texas Right Point Great covers July August 1993 Its about time Jim Boeckinfuso Moneta Virginia Jim primarily free flight modeler comments understandable intent balance cover subjects cover major modeling disciplines future issues will reflect 112 Model Aviation ________________________________________________________[v32][b4783634600]] I SERIOUS MODEL BUILDERS Build entire basic assembly before aluina Tast easy accurate straight Without access #500A $10885 access #50GB $191 AO uzuz inluplicator Contour Sander Turn out beautiful edges Simple easy Standard $2055 xe $5955
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/11
Page Numbers: 5, 8, 11, 85, 112
Let ters tc EcfiUr Enclosed picture recently completed Spacewalker II plane shown wife Nancy very supportive hobby first flight model morning June 6 two clicks right aileron three clicks down elevator flying straight level construction model started just before Christmas last year completion first week June Specifics Sig -scale Spacewalker II 84-inch wingspan ready-to-fly weight 14 pounds powered Salto 150 four cycle covered 21st Century fabric Paint scheme original full-scale design Hazel Sig functional navigation lights functional strobe top rudder functional landing lights left wing padded vinyl seat backs scale female pilot real hair flight suit scarf controlled JR Max 6 FM radio ailerons rudder elevator moved Hi-Tech helical gear dual ball-bearing servos anyone would like information regarding model please contact flies great will perform maneuver pilot capable Carl J Brusky Appleton Wisconsin CC-i Comments Thanks letter Col Joseph Dudzik Norman Oklahoma August Model Aviation right about different wing sweep between plans photos photo copy original model design May 1942 correct sweep trailing edge forward works either way CC-i looks like kids sport flier fooled its first contest last year MMM meet Denver took first Catapult Glider plus won first Shootout against glider types Because gets almost twice altitude catapult gliders cant help pick up thermals Larry Conover Longmont Colorado Microhenrys Debate Rages August Letters contained letter reader Stephen Scotto critical cartoon feature Microhenrys AMA s Society Aircraft Demolishers patch has stirred hornets nest reaction hope editors Model Aviation will get carried away likes friend Spoil Sport Stephen Scotto Bronxville New York want aeromodeling safe possible cant bury heads sand make like crashes never happen have never seen owner the craft jump joy sight remains Eric Laos San Diego California Since long way nearest Continued page 8 SMART CHAMPIONS During years popular Fox 4SBB motor has refined has maintained its excellent reputation power durability newest Fox 45s light weight extremely user friendly now equipped new Fox Single Needle E-Z Carb youre looking little extra power same user friendly characteristics try FOX 5OBB NC Fox motors backed limited Lifetime Warranty motor fails prematurely due factory defect abuse use synthetic fuels repaired no charge POWER YOUR AIRPLANE WITH PROVEN PERFORM ER FLY FOXI MOTOR REPAIR POLICY interest Fox motors perform well field reason repair policy intended insure repaired Fox motors will run well possible customers feel repair charges reasonable following basis will follow until further notice 1 Any motor sent us disassembled inspected necessary parts replaced reassembled check run insure its proper performance Only motor runs well returned customer Otherwise pulled down second time parts replaced 2 The charges made basis retail price parts used charge labor charges less $1000 $1000 charged price parts exceeds 50% current retail price motor 50% maximum charged necessary replace part way can assured whatever condition motor send us will get good running motor back will cost new 3 Of course inspection shows part failed prematurely due factory defect would make no charge 4 Please ask give estimates An estimate made disassembling tbe motor just guess time motor logged disassembled inspected letter written cost almost great completing repair 5 If give us Visa Mastercard number expiration date motor will returned prepaid Otherwise motor will returned COD FOX MANUFACTURING COMPANY 5305 Towson Avenue Fort Smith AR 729O1I Phone 5016461656 FOX AX 501446-175 November1993 5 Snafu Acronyms Article Youre right An acronym word formed initial letters name AMA NAA FM CASI ClAM words formed initial letters name initials Bet get some mail boo-boo Mark Scurrah Indian River Kontrol Society IRKS Now thats acronym Actually Mark yours note received boo-boo again club changed spelling control just make acronym Flies Great~ comes outstanding finish makes model rise above rest Hobbypoxy Enamel winner hands-down Hobbypoxy super-strong two-part epoxy finish formulated give model durable flexible finish will stand up wear water racing fuels chipping cracking peeling single coat Hobbypoxy equal other finish Two coats will put model class itself Brushed sprayed Hobbypoxy adheres iron-on films woven fabric iron-on coverings matches films 16 standard colors its easy find shade need Select high gloss flat finishes add Hobbypoxy Custom Metallizer superb metallic lusters Give next model winning finish youve always dreamed free color chip card military mixing charts copy POXY POINTERS helpful guide using Hobbypoxy products call 1-201-625-3100 Weve filled vacuum Finally creative modeler powerful 2-stage vacuum machine lets hobbyists fabricate own canopies cowls drop tanks turrets Get exact detail previousty possibte machines costing 5 flmes prfce Everything required start Acc-u-vAC forming included instructions plastic molding sheets frame oven tray accessories needed get excellent resuits first time out Acc-u-vAcs heavy-duty built-in powerful second stage vacuum pump will pull 27 InHg critical surface detail first stage vacuum utilizes home vacuum cleaner plastic molding sheet heated kitchen oven uses standard 11x14 plastic sheet Forming area 85xl 15 Molds up 4 high Handmade USA finest Red Oak hardwood quality components 30 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE ACC-UVAC MODEL 227 ntroductory Price $8995 Add $950 S&H NY State res add applicable sales tax Check Money Order accepted Dealer inquiries invited APPIAN PRODUCTIONS INC Dept AV-11 145wsethst NewYork NY10019 2122658598 Letters Continued page 5 AMA-sanctioned flying field have learn fly radio control models benefit instructor Although flights ended disaster first can now safely take off fly land having utilize airplane body bags Most flying done cane field spectators really didnt want witnesses no injured other pride practiced safety number consideration laughed joked just about crashes marked number flights airplane survived So contrary opinion article August issue As long keep treating crashes jokes will improve safety record experience has showed us statement error made fun crash learned something what next timeand needless say safety record has soared number crashes has declined honestly believe joking undercut efforts trying create safer hobby As far Microhenrys concerned serve reminder some us repeat same mistakes future dont believe little faceless wonders undermine seriousness model aviation contrary remind us what Richard Pontin Waianae Hawaii will concede Ed Henry may prince among men but.Mr Henrys cartoons show feeble humor worse yet no imagination Charles V ODonnell Eugene Oregon imply Microhenrys display particular AMA patches would somehow lead someone disregard safety deliberately cause crash ridiculous Ive never met modeler has ever viewed safety optional no matter what size aircraft may fly demonstration recklessness has never tolerated flying field personally have related once Microhenrys crashes great humor have considered purchasing Crasher patch myself Thanks AMA having sense humor being need Dave Borg Girard Pennsylvania husband novice has successfully flown planesat least three Its either laugh pick up parts go cry quit Continued page 11 8 Model Aviation ODUCING THE ACC-U-VA Letters Continued page 8 wish someone could show him fly darn thingsits getting expensive discouraging Toms 62can person too old coordinate controls etc just learning Hes retiring really builds beautiful plane Genie Brown Mirmar Florida loss aircraft $100 trainer $3000 Giant Scale hours building dollars invested no fun however fact life must dealt way another Humor simple haunless effective analgesic dont know long Steves hobby hes charter AMA club can probably count index finger number crashes caused violations AMA Safety Code Ive known few crashes under pilots knowledge control dont believe John Q Public judges us ability refrain unscheduled landings might well judge us ability strictly adhere codes keep us safely out harms way event mishap Steve sound like great guy yourself favor Keep flying safe smart once remember started modeling joined us AMAto have fun Safely Dave Millard Schaghticoke New York Im disabled RC modeler look forward Microhenrys month new wife especially likes cracks us up helps give lighthearted perspective hobby Microhenrys provide Anyone hobby knows crashes just part game .especially newcomers designers interesting ships us disabled relearning fly Lumpy landings ground loops etc specialty Microhenrys provide essential humor perspective ourselves hobby also helps spousal relations immensely detractors say phoney long safety record AMA members speaks itself vast majority us love Microhenrys wonderful humor R Bruce McCreary Snowflake Arizona am writing let everyone Model Aviation know feel about Microhenrys love am 25-year-old woman myself fly model airplanes boyfriend does flies control line taught two years ago Continued page 85 ELECTRIC MODELERS Electric Flight Pack will deliver improved flight times increased rate climb over direct drive motor/gearbox/ folding prop kit designed beginning interme diate electric modeler flying two meter sailplanes similar models comes completely assembled volt 05 can ferrite motor gearbox 2x8folding propeller spinner unit available three gear ratios 25 30 351 Wiring included $3995 suggested retail I-UK U LLeLIKiL Gear reduction can dramatically improve performance Master Airscrew Gearbox ide2l rhrice lightweight com pact unit overcomes thefrustrations bent shafts stripped gears Itsrugged 3A6 steel shaft unconditionally guaranteed nst bending An output gear molded directly onthe shaft Two precision ball bearings support drive si-It will accept stan dard motors used flight has shaft accommodate large diameter wood props Rated 240 watts input field trials Suggested retail $1 595 folders have wide under-cambered blades greater thrust longer glideThe blades hinge aluminum hub n spinner completes assembly sizes 15x12 Suggested retail $895 $995 p -p v-uos-i all-aluminum prop adaptmotors recommended screw 7x4 7x6 8x4 number MA3 200 designed 05 electric use Master Air 8x6 propellers Stock $395 suggested retail See Hobby Dealer Master Airscrew Propellers & Accessories Electric Flight SASE FREE Catalog WINDSOR PROPELLER COMPANY 3219 Monier Circle ho Cordova CA 95742 November1993 11 MASTLIL AIRSCRLW Letters Continued page 11 have lot respect safety flying crashes fact reality hobby doesnt mean time model airplane flown will crash understand received letter Stephen Scotto Bronxville New York complaining crashes Microhenrys suggest lighten up get sense humor Jessica L Eckman Lancaster Pennsylvania [Scotto] states public will tolerate activity participants demonstrate unconcern recklessness safety around Excuse talking about club has rather rigid rules concerning use winches rules regarding flight patterns seperate areas flying watching frequency controls safety officer duty some crisis maiming death dont know about crashes usually result particular hungry tree gorilla launches winch both cases planes never within range public have certainly never heard public use modeling safety recklessness same sentence Mr Scotto refers trying create safer hobby Microhenrys view undercutting efforts believes reliability equipment alone can eliminate crashes What about plane-loving tree What about severe wind gusts What about beginning pilots What about experimental designs materials What about bad eyesight What about simple human failure Get real Mr Scottos views represent another example claptrap put forward gooders simply have understanding reality Its bad enough believe bad things life can eliminated try hard enough ludicrous blame crashes cartoon KG Schmidt Oceanside California UNIVERSAL BOLT ON sIde mounted engInes WIll fIt 90% engInes made after 198lc UNIVERSAL STRAP ON older nglnes muffler bolts 29-45 iT-40P $2196 51-61 IT-SOP $2396 MOKI 61 JT-MK61P $2595 MAIL ORDER Please add $250 UPS shlppIsg Check MO VISa MC COD accepted Add $400 extra COD CalIfornIa resIdents add 9% sales talc would like remind reader Model Aviation intended ages model airplane fliers am 9/2 years old have building models about year favorite feature Model Aviation column always read first Microhenrys grandpa said right kid magazines written kids wasnt cartoons said 1936 model airplane building very serious business cracked up plane taught rebuild yourself As kid learned laugh off accept crackups part modeling didnt didnt last very long modeling Thanks very cool magazine very nice Stephen Knizek Santa Ana California Larry Miller aeromodeling community lost its own Saturday June 26 47year-old Larry Miller Corpus Christi Texas died crash Air Tractor AT502 crop duster Larry master craftsman outstanding flier rarely flew airplane did personally design scratch-build airplanes flew well better published kitted designs field Larry too much fun draw regular plans worked like artist sketches ideas churning out new airplanes almost dozen late 7OsIearly 80s Larry holder AMA Control Line Open Endurance record Prior death experimenting 10-foot wingspan sixpound airplane own creation make assault new RC endurance record Initial tests made using Nelson 15 diesel airplane flew well lacked authority handle south Texas winds An Enya 45 Davis Diesel conversion head tried flight 1 hour 45 minutes achieved using four ounces fuel Continued page 112 ASPlOS2995 F0X742995 MAX 91-1082995U MAX BGXI3495U 5T6175902995 U ST2530002995 MOKilS3495 WEBRA 120 2995 JT-A91 P JT-F74P JT-M lOOP JT-BGXP JT-5T69P JT-ST25P JT-MK15OP JT-W12OP t Selection Li 55 72 42316&6Oz Li EWE LII Super Prices H 14 oz 38 w Plain Weave m 25yds mm S135/yd 3l6oz.50wSatin Weave 25 yds mm 5400/yd Minimum order 1 yd VISA-MASTERCARD FAST SERVICE ORDER TOLL-FREE 800-338-1278 Dealer & Mfg inquiries welcome Send $3 postage & handling FREE catalog November 1993 85 GASPARIN MICRO TECHNA C02 LINE OF ENGINES $ 4895 Pitts-Style Mufflers GM-63 BORE4mm STROKE5mm VOLUME0063 CC WEIGHT10 grams RPMS600-2400 RUNNING TIME 60 sec GM-120$ 3995 BORE5mm STROKE6mm VOLUME012cc WEIGHT18 grams RPMS600-2400 RUNNING TIME . 60 sec GM-300$ 4995 BORE8mm STROKE6mm VOLUME030cc WEIGHT28 grams RPMS500-2400 RUNNING TIME 90 sec GM-120 TWIN CYLINDER$ 5495 BORE2x5mm STROKE2x6mm VOLUME2x0 12cc WEIGHT20grams RPMS600-2400 RUNNING TIME60 sec ARF & KITS AVAILABLE IMPORTED EXCLUSIVELY BY fIOEY GLUE 800 525-7493 FAX-714 459-1760 DISTRIBUTED ALSO BY 510 MANUFACTURING PECK POLYMERS JT-40P6 29-45 JT-6OPB $229651-81 $2496 Exhaust extensions worm drive mounting strap included #101 Extra Hands below Makes covering easy #401 Digger left Easiest use hinging tool available $335 ELDON J LIND COMPANY 3151 Caravelle Dr Lake Havasu City AZ 86406 602 453-7970 Send self-addressed stamped envelope catalog products M/C & Visa accepted KC Clipper/Dentel-Murray RO GiantsldeVries Continued page 66Continued page 109 springs cable wheels used four-inch Du-Bro wheels pneumatic tires CONCLUSION built RC version Kansas City Clipper half-century after original made its last flight California great model flew right off work bench absolutely no trimming windy Texas morning rose ground gentle climb graceful majestic like eagle Kansas City Clipper relaxing flygreat sport other hand just might potential competitor Drawing detailed plans radio-con trolled version K C Clipper interesting challenge building model indeed change pace seeing air really made worthwhile Yes K C Clipper has rediscovered fitting Keith E Dentel finish firsthand account its beginning during Golden Age model aviation As remember designs pub lished mid-I 930s seemed coming modelers eastern part country Among Henry Struck Carl Goldberg Gordon Light Max Bassett Steve Kowalick However some pretty good designers builders other areas United States would like dedicate story Kansas City area designers builders such Winnie Davis Gene Salvay Doc Schrieber Marvin Foreman Herb Crawford Bill Siegfried Jim Hall Bob Withers Jim Amis closing want thank Bill Murray tremendous job did making Kansas City Clipper available modeling community Happy Landings ir Custom RIG 3200 S Andrews Ave Ste 102 Ft Lnuderdale FL 33316 305-467-6554 305-467-5434 FAX finest R/G aircraft contruction Custom construction kits arid plans Engine Radio Kit Sales Futaba Airtronics Enya OS Byron Originals SIG Pica 1/4 Scale Grumman flger other kits accessories Helicopter Sales Repairs Kits Fully Flying Call discount pricing because transmitter/receiver relationship remained relatively constant Steve amenable including report loss beautiful model column happened once could happen again magic phrase around household Make sure receiver antenna outside bird assured radio control wont next month because issue will devoted Nationals meantime keep Giants flying 4Letters Continued page 85 letter intended farewell good friend Larry Miller inspiration personally entire south Texas modeling commu nity also tribute thanks Larry Millers everywhere may nationally interna tionally known people unselfishly give themselves expertise may better enjoy wonderfulness aeromodeling life know someone like Larry treasure him Turns out life really too short otherwise Pete Kerezman Kin gsville Texas Right Point Great covers July August 1993 Its about time Jim Boeckinfuso Moneta Virginia Jim primarily free flight modeler comments understandable intent balance cover subjects cover major modeling disciplines future issues will reflect 112 Model Aviation ________________________________________________________[v32][b4783634600]] I SERIOUS MODEL BUILDERS Build entire basic assembly before aluina Tast easy accurate straight Without access #500A $10885 access #50GB $191 AO uzuz inluplicator Contour Sander Turn out beautiful edges Simple easy Standard $2055 xe $5955
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/11
Page Numbers: 5, 8, 11, 85, 112
Let ters tc EcfiUr Enclosed picture recently completed Spacewalker II plane shown wife Nancy very supportive hobby first flight model morning June 6 two clicks right aileron three clicks down elevator flying straight level construction model started just before Christmas last year completion first week June Specifics Sig -scale Spacewalker II 84-inch wingspan ready-to-fly weight 14 pounds powered Salto 150 four cycle covered 21st Century fabric Paint scheme original full-scale design Hazel Sig functional navigation lights functional strobe top rudder functional landing lights left wing padded vinyl seat backs scale female pilot real hair flight suit scarf controlled JR Max 6 FM radio ailerons rudder elevator moved Hi-Tech helical gear dual ball-bearing servos anyone would like information regarding model please contact flies great will perform maneuver pilot capable Carl J Brusky Appleton Wisconsin CC-i Comments Thanks letter Col Joseph Dudzik Norman Oklahoma August Model Aviation right about different wing sweep between plans photos photo copy original model design May 1942 correct sweep trailing edge forward works either way CC-i looks like kids sport flier fooled its first contest last year MMM meet Denver took first Catapult Glider plus won first Shootout against glider types Because gets almost twice altitude catapult gliders cant help pick up thermals Larry Conover Longmont Colorado Microhenrys Debate Rages August Letters contained letter reader Stephen Scotto critical cartoon feature Microhenrys AMA s Society Aircraft Demolishers patch has stirred hornets nest reaction hope editors Model Aviation will get carried away likes friend Spoil Sport Stephen Scotto Bronxville New York want aeromodeling safe possible cant bury heads sand make like crashes never happen have never seen owner the craft jump joy sight remains Eric Laos San Diego California Since long way nearest Continued page 8 SMART CHAMPIONS During years popular Fox 4SBB motor has refined has maintained its excellent reputation power durability newest Fox 45s light weight extremely user friendly now equipped new Fox Single Needle E-Z Carb youre looking little extra power same user friendly characteristics try FOX 5OBB NC Fox motors backed limited Lifetime Warranty motor fails prematurely due factory defect abuse use synthetic fuels repaired no charge POWER YOUR AIRPLANE WITH PROVEN PERFORM ER FLY FOXI MOTOR REPAIR POLICY interest Fox motors perform well field reason repair policy intended insure repaired Fox motors will run well possible customers feel repair charges reasonable following basis will follow until further notice 1 Any motor sent us disassembled inspected necessary parts replaced reassembled check run insure its proper performance Only motor runs well returned customer Otherwise pulled down second time parts replaced 2 The charges made basis retail price parts used charge labor charges less $1000 $1000 charged price parts exceeds 50% current retail price motor 50% maximum charged necessary replace part way can assured whatever condition motor send us will get good running motor back will cost new 3 Of course inspection shows part failed prematurely due factory defect would make no charge 4 Please ask give estimates An estimate made disassembling tbe motor just guess time motor logged disassembled inspected letter written cost almost great completing repair 5 If give us Visa Mastercard number expiration date motor will returned prepaid Otherwise motor will returned COD FOX MANUFACTURING COMPANY 5305 Towson Avenue Fort Smith AR 729O1I Phone 5016461656 FOX AX 501446-175 November1993 5 Snafu Acronyms Article Youre right An acronym word formed initial letters name AMA NAA FM CASI ClAM words formed initial letters name initials Bet get some mail boo-boo Mark Scurrah Indian River Kontrol Society IRKS Now thats acronym Actually Mark yours note received boo-boo again club changed spelling control just make acronym Flies Great~ comes outstanding finish makes model rise above rest Hobbypoxy Enamel winner hands-down Hobbypoxy super-strong two-part epoxy finish formulated give model durable flexible finish will stand up wear water racing fuels chipping cracking peeling single coat Hobbypoxy equal other finish Two coats will put model class itself Brushed sprayed Hobbypoxy adheres iron-on films woven fabric iron-on coverings matches films 16 standard colors its easy find shade need Select high gloss flat finishes add Hobbypoxy Custom Metallizer superb metallic lusters Give next model winning finish youve always dreamed free color chip card military mixing charts copy POXY POINTERS helpful guide using Hobbypoxy products call 1-201-625-3100 Weve filled vacuum Finally creative modeler powerful 2-stage vacuum machine lets hobbyists fabricate own canopies cowls drop tanks turrets Get exact detail previousty possibte machines costing 5 flmes prfce Everything required start Acc-u-vAC forming included instructions plastic molding sheets frame oven tray accessories needed get excellent resuits first time out Acc-u-vAcs heavy-duty built-in powerful second stage vacuum pump will pull 27 InHg critical surface detail first stage vacuum utilizes home vacuum cleaner plastic molding sheet heated kitchen oven uses standard 11x14 plastic sheet Forming area 85xl 15 Molds up 4 high Handmade USA finest Red Oak hardwood quality components 30 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE ACC-UVAC MODEL 227 ntroductory Price $8995 Add $950 S&H NY State res add applicable sales tax Check Money Order accepted Dealer inquiries invited APPIAN PRODUCTIONS INC Dept AV-11 145wsethst NewYork NY10019 2122658598 Letters Continued page 5 AMA-sanctioned flying field have learn fly radio control models benefit instructor Although flights ended disaster first can now safely take off fly land having utilize airplane body bags Most flying done cane field spectators really didnt want witnesses no injured other pride practiced safety number consideration laughed joked just about crashes marked number flights airplane survived So contrary opinion article August issue As long keep treating crashes jokes will improve safety record experience has showed us statement error made fun crash learned something what next timeand needless say safety record has soared number crashes has declined honestly believe joking undercut efforts trying create safer hobby As far Microhenrys concerned serve reminder some us repeat same mistakes future dont believe little faceless wonders undermine seriousness model aviation contrary remind us what Richard Pontin Waianae Hawaii will concede Ed Henry may prince among men but.Mr Henrys cartoons show feeble humor worse yet no imagination Charles V ODonnell Eugene Oregon imply Microhenrys display particular AMA patches would somehow lead someone disregard safety deliberately cause crash ridiculous Ive never met modeler has ever viewed safety optional no matter what size aircraft may fly demonstration recklessness has never tolerated flying field personally have related once Microhenrys crashes great humor have considered purchasing Crasher patch myself Thanks AMA having sense humor being need Dave Borg Girard Pennsylvania husband novice has successfully flown planesat least three Its either laugh pick up parts go cry quit Continued page 11 8 Model Aviation ODUCING THE ACC-U-VA Letters Continued page 8 wish someone could show him fly darn thingsits getting expensive discouraging Toms 62can person too old coordinate controls etc just learning Hes retiring really builds beautiful plane Genie Brown Mirmar Florida loss aircraft $100 trainer $3000 Giant Scale hours building dollars invested no fun however fact life must dealt way another Humor simple haunless effective analgesic dont know long Steves hobby hes charter AMA club can probably count index finger number crashes caused violations AMA Safety Code Ive known few crashes under pilots knowledge control dont believe John Q Public judges us ability refrain unscheduled landings might well judge us ability strictly adhere codes keep us safely out harms way event mishap Steve sound like great guy yourself favor Keep flying safe smart once remember started modeling joined us AMAto have fun Safely Dave Millard Schaghticoke New York Im disabled RC modeler look forward Microhenrys month new wife especially likes cracks us up helps give lighthearted perspective hobby Microhenrys provide Anyone hobby knows crashes just part game .especially newcomers designers interesting ships us disabled relearning fly Lumpy landings ground loops etc specialty Microhenrys provide essential humor perspective ourselves hobby also helps spousal relations immensely detractors say phoney long safety record AMA members speaks itself vast majority us love Microhenrys wonderful humor R Bruce McCreary Snowflake Arizona am writing let everyone Model Aviation know feel about Microhenrys love am 25-year-old woman myself fly model airplanes boyfriend does flies control line taught two years ago Continued page 85 ELECTRIC MODELERS Electric Flight Pack will deliver improved flight times increased rate climb over direct drive motor/gearbox/ folding prop kit designed beginning interme diate electric modeler flying two meter sailplanes similar models comes completely assembled volt 05 can ferrite motor gearbox 2x8folding propeller spinner unit available three gear ratios 25 30 351 Wiring included $3995 suggested retail I-UK U LLeLIKiL Gear reduction can dramatically improve performance Master Airscrew Gearbox ide2l rhrice lightweight com pact unit overcomes thefrustrations bent shafts stripped gears Itsrugged 3A6 steel shaft unconditionally guaranteed nst bending An output gear molded directly onthe shaft Two precision ball bearings support drive si-It will accept stan dard motors used flight has shaft accommodate large diameter wood props Rated 240 watts input field trials Suggested retail $1 595 folders have wide under-cambered blades greater thrust longer glideThe blades hinge aluminum hub n spinner completes assembly sizes 15x12 Suggested retail $895 $995 p -p v-uos-i all-aluminum prop adaptmotors recommended screw 7x4 7x6 8x4 number MA3 200 designed 05 electric use Master Air 8x6 propellers Stock $395 suggested retail See Hobby Dealer Master Airscrew Propellers & Accessories Electric Flight SASE FREE Catalog WINDSOR PROPELLER COMPANY 3219 Monier Circle ho Cordova CA 95742 November1993 11 MASTLIL AIRSCRLW Letters Continued page 11 have lot respect safety flying crashes fact reality hobby doesnt mean time model airplane flown will crash understand received letter Stephen Scotto Bronxville New York complaining crashes Microhenrys suggest lighten up get sense humor Jessica L Eckman Lancaster Pennsylvania [Scotto] states public will tolerate activity participants demonstrate unconcern recklessness safety around Excuse talking about club has rather rigid rules concerning use winches rules regarding flight patterns seperate areas flying watching frequency controls safety officer duty some crisis maiming death dont know about crashes usually result particular hungry tree gorilla launches winch both cases planes never within range public have certainly never heard public use modeling safety recklessness same sentence Mr Scotto refers trying create safer hobby Microhenrys view undercutting efforts believes reliability equipment alone can eliminate crashes What about plane-loving tree What about severe wind gusts What about beginning pilots What about experimental designs materials What about bad eyesight What about simple human failure Get real Mr Scottos views represent another example claptrap put forward gooders simply have understanding reality Its bad enough believe bad things life can eliminated try hard enough ludicrous blame crashes cartoon KG Schmidt Oceanside California UNIVERSAL BOLT ON sIde mounted engInes WIll fIt 90% engInes made after 198lc UNIVERSAL STRAP ON older nglnes muffler bolts 29-45 iT-40P $2196 51-61 IT-SOP $2396 MOKI 61 JT-MK61P $2595 MAIL ORDER Please add $250 UPS shlppIsg Check MO VISa MC COD accepted Add $400 extra COD CalIfornIa resIdents add 9% sales talc would like remind reader Model Aviation intended ages model airplane fliers am 9/2 years old have building models about year favorite feature Model Aviation column always read first Microhenrys grandpa said right kid magazines written kids wasnt cartoons said 1936 model airplane building very serious business cracked up plane taught rebuild yourself As kid learned laugh off accept crackups part modeling didnt didnt last very long modeling Thanks very cool magazine very nice Stephen Knizek Santa Ana California Larry Miller aeromodeling community lost its own Saturday June 26 47year-old Larry Miller Corpus Christi Texas died crash Air Tractor AT502 crop duster Larry master craftsman outstanding flier rarely flew airplane did personally design scratch-build airplanes flew well better published kitted designs field Larry too much fun draw regular plans worked like artist sketches ideas churning out new airplanes almost dozen late 7OsIearly 80s Larry holder AMA Control Line Open Endurance record Prior death experimenting 10-foot wingspan sixpound airplane own creation make assault new RC endurance record Initial tests made using Nelson 15 diesel airplane flew well lacked authority handle south Texas winds An Enya 45 Davis Diesel conversion head tried flight 1 hour 45 minutes achieved using four ounces fuel Continued page 112 ASPlOS2995 F0X742995 MAX 91-1082995U MAX BGXI3495U 5T6175902995 U ST2530002995 MOKilS3495 WEBRA 120 2995 JT-A91 P JT-F74P JT-M lOOP JT-BGXP JT-5T69P JT-ST25P JT-MK15OP JT-W12OP t Selection Li 55 72 42316&6Oz Li EWE LII Super Prices H 14 oz 38 w Plain Weave m 25yds mm S135/yd 3l6oz.50wSatin Weave 25 yds mm 5400/yd Minimum order 1 yd VISA-MASTERCARD FAST SERVICE ORDER TOLL-FREE 800-338-1278 Dealer & Mfg inquiries welcome Send $3 postage & handling FREE catalog November 1993 85 GASPARIN MICRO TECHNA C02 LINE OF ENGINES $ 4895 Pitts-Style Mufflers GM-63 BORE4mm STROKE5mm VOLUME0063 CC WEIGHT10 grams RPMS600-2400 RUNNING TIME 60 sec GM-120$ 3995 BORE5mm STROKE6mm VOLUME012cc WEIGHT18 grams RPMS600-2400 RUNNING TIME . 60 sec GM-300$ 4995 BORE8mm STROKE6mm VOLUME030cc WEIGHT28 grams RPMS500-2400 RUNNING TIME 90 sec GM-120 TWIN CYLINDER$ 5495 BORE2x5mm STROKE2x6mm VOLUME2x0 12cc WEIGHT20grams RPMS600-2400 RUNNING TIME60 sec ARF & KITS AVAILABLE IMPORTED EXCLUSIVELY BY fIOEY GLUE 800 525-7493 FAX-714 459-1760 DISTRIBUTED ALSO BY 510 MANUFACTURING PECK POLYMERS JT-40P6 29-45 JT-6OPB $229651-81 $2496 Exhaust extensions worm drive mounting strap included #101 Extra Hands below Makes covering easy #401 Digger left Easiest use hinging tool available $335 ELDON J LIND COMPANY 3151 Caravelle Dr Lake Havasu City AZ 86406 602 453-7970 Send self-addressed stamped envelope catalog products M/C & Visa accepted KC Clipper/Dentel-Murray RO GiantsldeVries Continued page 66Continued page 109 springs cable wheels used four-inch Du-Bro wheels pneumatic tires CONCLUSION built RC version Kansas City Clipper half-century after original made its last flight California great model flew right off work bench absolutely no trimming windy Texas morning rose ground gentle climb graceful majestic like eagle Kansas City Clipper relaxing flygreat sport other hand just might potential competitor Drawing detailed plans radio-con trolled version K C Clipper interesting challenge building model indeed change pace seeing air really made worthwhile Yes K C Clipper has rediscovered fitting Keith E Dentel finish firsthand account its beginning during Golden Age model aviation As remember designs pub lished mid-I 930s seemed coming modelers eastern part country Among Henry Struck Carl Goldberg Gordon Light Max Bassett Steve Kowalick However some pretty good designers builders other areas United States would like dedicate story Kansas City area designers builders such Winnie Davis Gene Salvay Doc Schrieber Marvin Foreman Herb Crawford Bill Siegfried Jim Hall Bob Withers Jim Amis closing want thank Bill Murray tremendous job did making Kansas City Clipper available modeling community Happy Landings ir Custom RIG 3200 S Andrews Ave Ste 102 Ft Lnuderdale FL 33316 305-467-6554 305-467-5434 FAX finest R/G aircraft contruction Custom construction kits arid plans Engine Radio Kit Sales Futaba Airtronics Enya OS Byron Originals SIG Pica 1/4 Scale Grumman flger other kits accessories Helicopter Sales Repairs Kits Fully Flying Call discount pricing because transmitter/receiver relationship remained relatively constant Steve amenable including report loss beautiful model column happened once could happen again magic phrase around household Make sure receiver antenna outside bird assured radio control wont next month because issue will devoted Nationals meantime keep Giants flying 4Letters Continued page 85 letter intended farewell good friend Larry Miller inspiration personally entire south Texas modeling commu nity also tribute thanks Larry Millers everywhere may nationally interna tionally known people unselfishly give themselves expertise may better enjoy wonderfulness aeromodeling life know someone like Larry treasure him Turns out life really too short otherwise Pete Kerezman Kin gsville Texas Right Point Great covers July August 1993 Its about time Jim Boeckinfuso Moneta Virginia Jim primarily free flight modeler comments understandable intent balance cover subjects cover major modeling disciplines future issues will reflect 112 Model Aviation ________________________________________________________[v32][b4783634600]] I SERIOUS MODEL BUILDERS Build entire basic assembly before aluina Tast easy accurate straight Without access #500A $10885 access #50GB $191 AO uzuz inluplicator Contour Sander Turn out beautiful edges Simple easy Standard $2055 xe $5955
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/11
Page Numbers: 5, 8, 11, 85, 112
Let ters tc EcfiUr Enclosed picture recently completed Spacewalker II plane shown wife Nancy very supportive hobby first flight model morning June 6 two clicks right aileron three clicks down elevator flying straight level construction model started just before Christmas last year completion first week June Specifics Sig -scale Spacewalker II 84-inch wingspan ready-to-fly weight 14 pounds powered Salto 150 four cycle covered 21st Century fabric Paint scheme original full-scale design Hazel Sig functional navigation lights functional strobe top rudder functional landing lights left wing padded vinyl seat backs scale female pilot real hair flight suit scarf controlled JR Max 6 FM radio ailerons rudder elevator moved Hi-Tech helical gear dual ball-bearing servos anyone would like information regarding model please contact flies great will perform maneuver pilot capable Carl J Brusky Appleton Wisconsin CC-i Comments Thanks letter Col Joseph Dudzik Norman Oklahoma August Model Aviation right about different wing sweep between plans photos photo copy original model design May 1942 correct sweep trailing edge forward works either way CC-i looks like kids sport flier fooled its first contest last year MMM meet Denver took first Catapult Glider plus won first Shootout against glider types Because gets almost twice altitude catapult gliders cant help pick up thermals Larry Conover Longmont Colorado Microhenrys Debate Rages August Letters contained letter reader Stephen Scotto critical cartoon feature Microhenrys AMA s Society Aircraft Demolishers patch has stirred hornets nest reaction hope editors Model Aviation will get carried away likes friend Spoil Sport Stephen Scotto Bronxville New York want aeromodeling safe possible cant bury heads sand make like crashes never happen have never seen owner the craft jump joy sight remains Eric Laos San Diego California Since long way nearest Continued page 8 SMART CHAMPIONS During years popular Fox 4SBB motor has refined has maintained its excellent reputation power durability newest Fox 45s light weight extremely user friendly now equipped new Fox Single Needle E-Z Carb youre looking little extra power same user friendly characteristics try FOX 5OBB NC Fox motors backed limited Lifetime Warranty motor fails prematurely due factory defect abuse use synthetic fuels repaired no charge POWER YOUR AIRPLANE WITH PROVEN PERFORM ER FLY FOXI MOTOR REPAIR POLICY interest Fox motors perform well field reason repair policy intended insure repaired Fox motors will run well possible customers feel repair charges reasonable following basis will follow until further notice 1 Any motor sent us disassembled inspected necessary parts replaced reassembled check run insure its proper performance Only motor runs well returned customer Otherwise pulled down second time parts replaced 2 The charges made basis retail price parts used charge labor charges less $1000 $1000 charged price parts exceeds 50% current retail price motor 50% maximum charged necessary replace part way can assured whatever condition motor send us will get good running motor back will cost new 3 Of course inspection shows part failed prematurely due factory defect would make no charge 4 Please ask give estimates An estimate made disassembling tbe motor just guess time motor logged disassembled inspected letter written cost almost great completing repair 5 If give us Visa Mastercard number expiration date motor will returned prepaid Otherwise motor will returned COD FOX MANUFACTURING COMPANY 5305 Towson Avenue Fort Smith AR 729O1I Phone 5016461656 FOX AX 501446-175 November1993 5 Snafu Acronyms Article Youre right An acronym word formed initial letters name AMA NAA FM CASI ClAM words formed initial letters name initials Bet get some mail boo-boo Mark Scurrah Indian River Kontrol Society IRKS Now thats acronym Actually Mark yours note received boo-boo again club changed spelling control just make acronym Flies Great~ comes outstanding finish makes model rise above rest Hobbypoxy Enamel winner hands-down Hobbypoxy super-strong two-part epoxy finish formulated give model durable flexible finish will stand up wear water racing fuels chipping cracking peeling single coat Hobbypoxy equal other finish Two coats will put model class itself Brushed sprayed Hobbypoxy adheres iron-on films woven fabric iron-on coverings matches films 16 standard colors its easy find shade need Select high gloss flat finishes add Hobbypoxy Custom Metallizer superb metallic lusters Give next model winning finish youve always dreamed free color chip card military mixing charts copy POXY POINTERS helpful guide using Hobbypoxy products call 1-201-625-3100 Weve filled vacuum Finally creative modeler powerful 2-stage vacuum machine lets hobbyists fabricate own canopies cowls drop tanks turrets Get exact detail previousty possibte machines costing 5 flmes prfce Everything required start Acc-u-vAC forming included instructions plastic molding sheets frame oven tray accessories needed get excellent resuits first time out Acc-u-vAcs heavy-duty built-in powerful second stage vacuum pump will pull 27 InHg critical surface detail first stage vacuum utilizes home vacuum cleaner plastic molding sheet heated kitchen oven uses standard 11x14 plastic sheet Forming area 85xl 15 Molds up 4 high Handmade USA finest Red Oak hardwood quality components 30 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE ACC-UVAC MODEL 227 ntroductory Price $8995 Add $950 S&H NY State res add applicable sales tax Check Money Order accepted Dealer inquiries invited APPIAN PRODUCTIONS INC Dept AV-11 145wsethst NewYork NY10019 2122658598 Letters Continued page 5 AMA-sanctioned flying field have learn fly radio control models benefit instructor Although flights ended disaster first can now safely take off fly land having utilize airplane body bags Most flying done cane field spectators really didnt want witnesses no injured other pride practiced safety number consideration laughed joked just about crashes marked number flights airplane survived So contrary opinion article August issue As long keep treating crashes jokes will improve safety record experience has showed us statement error made fun crash learned something what next timeand needless say safety record has soared number crashes has declined honestly believe joking undercut efforts trying create safer hobby As far Microhenrys concerned serve reminder some us repeat same mistakes future dont believe little faceless wonders undermine seriousness model aviation contrary remind us what Richard Pontin Waianae Hawaii will concede Ed Henry may prince among men but.Mr Henrys cartoons show feeble humor worse yet no imagination Charles V ODonnell Eugene Oregon imply Microhenrys display particular AMA patches would somehow lead someone disregard safety deliberately cause crash ridiculous Ive never met modeler has ever viewed safety optional no matter what size aircraft may fly demonstration recklessness has never tolerated flying field personally have related once Microhenrys crashes great humor have considered purchasing Crasher patch myself Thanks AMA having sense humor being need Dave Borg Girard Pennsylvania husband novice has successfully flown planesat least three Its either laugh pick up parts go cry quit Continued page 11 8 Model Aviation ODUCING THE ACC-U-VA Letters Continued page 8 wish someone could show him fly darn thingsits getting expensive discouraging Toms 62can person too old coordinate controls etc just learning Hes retiring really builds beautiful plane Genie Brown Mirmar Florida loss aircraft $100 trainer $3000 Giant Scale hours building dollars invested no fun however fact life must dealt way another Humor simple haunless effective analgesic dont know long Steves hobby hes charter AMA club can probably count index finger number crashes caused violations AMA Safety Code Ive known few crashes under pilots knowledge control dont believe John Q Public judges us ability refrain unscheduled landings might well judge us ability strictly adhere codes keep us safely out harms way event mishap Steve sound like great guy yourself favor Keep flying safe smart once remember started modeling joined us AMAto have fun Safely Dave Millard Schaghticoke New York Im disabled RC modeler look forward Microhenrys month new wife especially likes cracks us up helps give lighthearted perspective hobby Microhenrys provide Anyone hobby knows crashes just part game .especially newcomers designers interesting ships us disabled relearning fly Lumpy landings ground loops etc specialty Microhenrys provide essential humor perspective ourselves hobby also helps spousal relations immensely detractors say phoney long safety record AMA members speaks itself vast majority us love Microhenrys wonderful humor R Bruce McCreary Snowflake Arizona am writing let everyone Model Aviation know feel about Microhenrys love am 25-year-old woman myself fly model airplanes boyfriend does flies control line taught two years ago Continued page 85 ELECTRIC MODELERS Electric Flight Pack will deliver improved flight times increased rate climb over direct drive motor/gearbox/ folding prop kit designed beginning interme diate electric modeler flying two meter sailplanes similar models comes completely assembled volt 05 can ferrite motor gearbox 2x8folding propeller spinner unit available three gear ratios 25 30 351 Wiring included $3995 suggested retail I-UK U LLeLIKiL Gear reduction can dramatically improve performance Master Airscrew Gearbox ide2l rhrice lightweight com pact unit overcomes thefrustrations bent shafts stripped gears Itsrugged 3A6 steel shaft unconditionally guaranteed nst bending An output gear molded directly onthe shaft Two precision ball bearings support drive si-It will accept stan dard motors used flight has shaft accommodate large diameter wood props Rated 240 watts input field trials Suggested retail $1 595 folders have wide under-cambered blades greater thrust longer glideThe blades hinge aluminum hub n spinner completes assembly sizes 15x12 Suggested retail $895 $995 p -p v-uos-i all-aluminum prop adaptmotors recommended screw 7x4 7x6 8x4 number MA3 200 designed 05 electric use Master Air 8x6 propellers Stock $395 suggested retail See Hobby Dealer Master Airscrew Propellers & Accessories Electric Flight SASE FREE Catalog WINDSOR PROPELLER COMPANY 3219 Monier Circle ho Cordova CA 95742 November1993 11 MASTLIL AIRSCRLW Letters Continued page 11 have lot respect safety flying crashes fact reality hobby doesnt mean time model airplane flown will crash understand received letter Stephen Scotto Bronxville New York complaining crashes Microhenrys suggest lighten up get sense humor Jessica L Eckman Lancaster Pennsylvania [Scotto] states public will tolerate activity participants demonstrate unconcern recklessness safety around Excuse talking about club has rather rigid rules concerning use winches rules regarding flight patterns seperate areas flying watching frequency controls safety officer duty some crisis maiming death dont know about crashes usually result particular hungry tree gorilla launches winch both cases planes never within range public have certainly never heard public use modeling safety recklessness same sentence Mr Scotto refers trying create safer hobby Microhenrys view undercutting efforts believes reliability equipment alone can eliminate crashes What about plane-loving tree What about severe wind gusts What about beginning pilots What about experimental designs materials What about bad eyesight What about simple human failure Get real Mr Scottos views represent another example claptrap put forward gooders simply have understanding reality Its bad enough believe bad things life can eliminated try hard enough ludicrous blame crashes cartoon KG Schmidt Oceanside California UNIVERSAL BOLT ON sIde mounted engInes WIll fIt 90% engInes made after 198lc UNIVERSAL STRAP ON older nglnes muffler bolts 29-45 iT-40P $2196 51-61 IT-SOP $2396 MOKI 61 JT-MK61P $2595 MAIL ORDER Please add $250 UPS shlppIsg Check MO VISa MC COD accepted Add $400 extra COD CalIfornIa resIdents add 9% sales talc would like remind reader Model Aviation intended ages model airplane fliers am 9/2 years old have building models about year favorite feature Model Aviation column always read first Microhenrys grandpa said right kid magazines written kids wasnt cartoons said 1936 model airplane building very serious business cracked up plane taught rebuild yourself As kid learned laugh off accept crackups part modeling didnt didnt last very long modeling Thanks very cool magazine very nice Stephen Knizek Santa Ana California Larry Miller aeromodeling community lost its own Saturday June 26 47year-old Larry Miller Corpus Christi Texas died crash Air Tractor AT502 crop duster Larry master craftsman outstanding flier rarely flew airplane did personally design scratch-build airplanes flew well better published kitted designs field Larry too much fun draw regular plans worked like artist sketches ideas churning out new airplanes almost dozen late 7OsIearly 80s Larry holder AMA Control Line Open Endurance record Prior death experimenting 10-foot wingspan sixpound airplane own creation make assault new RC endurance record Initial tests made using Nelson 15 diesel airplane flew well lacked authority handle south Texas winds An Enya 45 Davis Diesel conversion head tried flight 1 hour 45 minutes achieved using four ounces fuel Continued page 112 ASPlOS2995 F0X742995 MAX 91-1082995U MAX BGXI3495U 5T6175902995 U ST2530002995 MOKilS3495 WEBRA 120 2995 JT-A91 P JT-F74P JT-M lOOP JT-BGXP JT-5T69P JT-ST25P JT-MK15OP JT-W12OP t Selection Li 55 72 42316&6Oz Li EWE LII Super Prices H 14 oz 38 w Plain Weave m 25yds mm S135/yd 3l6oz.50wSatin Weave 25 yds mm 5400/yd Minimum order 1 yd VISA-MASTERCARD FAST SERVICE ORDER TOLL-FREE 800-338-1278 Dealer & Mfg inquiries welcome Send $3 postage & handling FREE catalog November 1993 85 GASPARIN MICRO TECHNA C02 LINE OF ENGINES $ 4895 Pitts-Style Mufflers GM-63 BORE4mm STROKE5mm VOLUME0063 CC WEIGHT10 grams RPMS600-2400 RUNNING TIME 60 sec GM-120$ 3995 BORE5mm STROKE6mm VOLUME012cc WEIGHT18 grams RPMS600-2400 RUNNING TIME . 60 sec GM-300$ 4995 BORE8mm STROKE6mm VOLUME030cc WEIGHT28 grams RPMS500-2400 RUNNING TIME 90 sec GM-120 TWIN CYLINDER$ 5495 BORE2x5mm STROKE2x6mm VOLUME2x0 12cc WEIGHT20grams RPMS600-2400 RUNNING TIME60 sec ARF & KITS AVAILABLE IMPORTED EXCLUSIVELY BY fIOEY GLUE 800 525-7493 FAX-714 459-1760 DISTRIBUTED ALSO BY 510 MANUFACTURING PECK POLYMERS JT-40P6 29-45 JT-6OPB $229651-81 $2496 Exhaust extensions worm drive mounting strap included #101 Extra Hands below Makes covering easy #401 Digger left Easiest use hinging tool available $335 ELDON J LIND COMPANY 3151 Caravelle Dr Lake Havasu City AZ 86406 602 453-7970 Send self-addressed stamped envelope catalog products M/C & Visa accepted KC Clipper/Dentel-Murray RO GiantsldeVries Continued page 66Continued page 109 springs cable wheels used four-inch Du-Bro wheels pneumatic tires CONCLUSION built RC version Kansas City Clipper half-century after original made its last flight California great model flew right off work bench absolutely no trimming windy Texas morning rose ground gentle climb graceful majestic like eagle Kansas City Clipper relaxing flygreat sport other hand just might potential competitor Drawing detailed plans radio-con trolled version K C Clipper interesting challenge building model indeed change pace seeing air really made worthwhile Yes K C Clipper has rediscovered fitting Keith E Dentel finish firsthand account its beginning during Golden Age model aviation As remember designs pub lished mid-I 930s seemed coming modelers eastern part country Among Henry Struck Carl Goldberg Gordon Light Max Bassett Steve Kowalick However some pretty good designers builders other areas United States would like dedicate story Kansas City area designers builders such Winnie Davis Gene Salvay Doc Schrieber Marvin Foreman Herb Crawford Bill Siegfried Jim Hall Bob Withers Jim Amis closing want thank Bill Murray tremendous job did making Kansas City Clipper available modeling community Happy Landings ir Custom RIG 3200 S Andrews Ave Ste 102 Ft Lnuderdale FL 33316 305-467-6554 305-467-5434 FAX finest R/G aircraft contruction Custom construction kits arid plans Engine Radio Kit Sales Futaba Airtronics Enya OS Byron Originals SIG Pica 1/4 Scale Grumman flger other kits accessories Helicopter Sales Repairs Kits Fully Flying Call discount pricing because transmitter/receiver relationship remained relatively constant Steve amenable including report loss beautiful model column happened once could happen again magic phrase around household Make sure receiver antenna outside bird assured radio control wont next month because issue will devoted Nationals meantime keep Giants flying 4Letters Continued page 85 letter intended farewell good friend Larry Miller inspiration personally entire south Texas modeling commu nity also tribute thanks Larry Millers everywhere may nationally interna tionally known people unselfishly give themselves expertise may better enjoy wonderfulness aeromodeling life know someone like Larry treasure him Turns out life really too short otherwise Pete Kerezman Kin gsville Texas Right Point Great covers July August 1993 Its about time Jim Boeckinfuso Moneta Virginia Jim primarily free flight modeler comments understandable intent balance cover subjects cover major modeling disciplines future issues will reflect 112 Model Aviation ________________________________________________________[v32][b4783634600]] I SERIOUS MODEL BUILDERS Build entire basic assembly before aluina Tast easy accurate straight Without access #500A $10885 access #50GB $191 AO uzuz inluplicator Contour Sander Turn out beautiful edges Simple easy Standard $2055 xe $5955
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/11
Page Numbers: 5, 8, 11, 85, 112
Let ters tc EcfiUr Enclosed picture recently completed Spacewalker II plane shown wife Nancy very supportive hobby first flight model morning June 6 two clicks right aileron three clicks down elevator flying straight level construction model started just before Christmas last year completion first week June Specifics Sig -scale Spacewalker II 84-inch wingspan ready-to-fly weight 14 pounds powered Salto 150 four cycle covered 21st Century fabric Paint scheme original full-scale design Hazel Sig functional navigation lights functional strobe top rudder functional landing lights left wing padded vinyl seat backs scale female pilot real hair flight suit scarf controlled JR Max 6 FM radio ailerons rudder elevator moved Hi-Tech helical gear dual ball-bearing servos anyone would like information regarding model please contact flies great will perform maneuver pilot capable Carl J Brusky Appleton Wisconsin CC-i Comments Thanks letter Col Joseph Dudzik Norman Oklahoma August Model Aviation right about different wing sweep between plans photos photo copy original model design May 1942 correct sweep trailing edge forward works either way CC-i looks like kids sport flier fooled its first contest last year MMM meet Denver took first Catapult Glider plus won first Shootout against glider types Because gets almost twice altitude catapult gliders cant help pick up thermals Larry Conover Longmont Colorado Microhenrys Debate Rages August Letters contained letter reader Stephen Scotto critical cartoon feature Microhenrys AMA s Society Aircraft Demolishers patch has stirred hornets nest reaction hope editors Model Aviation will get carried away likes friend Spoil Sport Stephen Scotto Bronxville New York want aeromodeling safe possible cant bury heads sand make like crashes never happen have never seen owner the craft jump joy sight remains Eric Laos San Diego California Since long way nearest Continued page 8 SMART CHAMPIONS During years popular Fox 4SBB motor has refined has maintained its excellent reputation power durability newest Fox 45s light weight extremely user friendly now equipped new Fox Single Needle E-Z Carb youre looking little extra power same user friendly characteristics try FOX 5OBB NC Fox motors backed limited Lifetime Warranty motor fails prematurely due factory defect abuse use synthetic fuels repaired no charge POWER YOUR AIRPLANE WITH PROVEN PERFORM ER FLY FOXI MOTOR REPAIR POLICY interest Fox motors perform well field reason repair policy intended insure repaired Fox motors will run well possible customers feel repair charges reasonable following basis will follow until further notice 1 Any motor sent us disassembled inspected necessary parts replaced reassembled check run insure its proper performance Only motor runs well returned customer Otherwise pulled down second time parts replaced 2 The charges made basis retail price parts used charge labor charges less $1000 $1000 charged price parts exceeds 50% current retail price motor 50% maximum charged necessary replace part way can assured whatever condition motor send us will get good running motor back will cost new 3 Of course inspection shows part failed prematurely due factory defect would make no charge 4 Please ask give estimates An estimate made disassembling tbe motor just guess time motor logged disassembled inspected letter written cost almost great completing repair 5 If give us Visa Mastercard number expiration date motor will returned prepaid Otherwise motor will returned COD FOX MANUFACTURING COMPANY 5305 Towson Avenue Fort Smith AR 729O1I Phone 5016461656 FOX AX 501446-175 November1993 5 Snafu Acronyms Article Youre right An acronym word formed initial letters name AMA NAA FM CASI ClAM words formed initial letters name initials Bet get some mail boo-boo Mark Scurrah Indian River Kontrol Society IRKS Now thats acronym Actually Mark yours note received boo-boo again club changed spelling control just make acronym Flies Great~ comes outstanding finish makes model rise above rest Hobbypoxy Enamel winner hands-down Hobbypoxy super-strong two-part epoxy finish formulated give model durable flexible finish will stand up wear water racing fuels chipping cracking peeling single coat Hobbypoxy equal other finish Two coats will put model class itself Brushed sprayed Hobbypoxy adheres iron-on films woven fabric iron-on coverings matches films 16 standard colors its easy find shade need Select high gloss flat finishes add Hobbypoxy Custom Metallizer superb metallic lusters Give next model winning finish youve always dreamed free color chip card military mixing charts copy POXY POINTERS helpful guide using Hobbypoxy products call 1-201-625-3100 Weve filled vacuum Finally creative modeler powerful 2-stage vacuum machine lets hobbyists fabricate own canopies cowls drop tanks turrets Get exact detail previousty possibte machines costing 5 flmes prfce Everything required start Acc-u-vAC forming included instructions plastic molding sheets frame oven tray accessories needed get excellent resuits first time out Acc-u-vAcs heavy-duty built-in powerful second stage vacuum pump will pull 27 InHg critical surface detail first stage vacuum utilizes home vacuum cleaner plastic molding sheet heated kitchen oven uses standard 11x14 plastic sheet Forming area 85xl 15 Molds up 4 high Handmade USA finest Red Oak hardwood quality components 30 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE ACC-UVAC MODEL 227 ntroductory Price $8995 Add $950 S&H NY State res add applicable sales tax Check Money Order accepted Dealer inquiries invited APPIAN PRODUCTIONS INC Dept AV-11 145wsethst NewYork NY10019 2122658598 Letters Continued page 5 AMA-sanctioned flying field have learn fly radio control models benefit instructor Although flights ended disaster first can now safely take off fly land having utilize airplane body bags Most flying done cane field spectators really didnt want witnesses no injured other pride practiced safety number consideration laughed joked just about crashes marked number flights airplane survived So contrary opinion article August issue As long keep treating crashes jokes will improve safety record experience has showed us statement error made fun crash learned something what next timeand needless say safety record has soared number crashes has declined honestly believe joking undercut efforts trying create safer hobby As far Microhenrys concerned serve reminder some us repeat same mistakes future dont believe little faceless wonders undermine seriousness model aviation contrary remind us what Richard Pontin Waianae Hawaii will concede Ed Henry may prince among men but.Mr Henrys cartoons show feeble humor worse yet no imagination Charles V ODonnell Eugene Oregon imply Microhenrys display particular AMA patches would somehow lead someone disregard safety deliberately cause crash ridiculous Ive never met modeler has ever viewed safety optional no matter what size aircraft may fly demonstration recklessness has never tolerated flying field personally have related once Microhenrys crashes great humor have considered purchasing Crasher patch myself Thanks AMA having sense humor being need Dave Borg Girard Pennsylvania husband novice has successfully flown planesat least three Its either laugh pick up parts go cry quit Continued page 11 8 Model Aviation ODUCING THE ACC-U-VA Letters Continued page 8 wish someone could show him fly darn thingsits getting expensive discouraging Toms 62can person too old coordinate controls etc just learning Hes retiring really builds beautiful plane Genie Brown Mirmar Florida loss aircraft $100 trainer $3000 Giant Scale hours building dollars invested no fun however fact life must dealt way another Humor simple haunless effective analgesic dont know long Steves hobby hes charter AMA club can probably count index finger number crashes caused violations AMA Safety Code Ive known few crashes under pilots knowledge control dont believe John Q Public judges us ability refrain unscheduled landings might well judge us ability strictly adhere codes keep us safely out harms way event mishap Steve sound like great guy yourself favor Keep flying safe smart once remember started modeling joined us AMAto have fun Safely Dave Millard Schaghticoke New York Im disabled RC modeler look forward Microhenrys month new wife especially likes cracks us up helps give lighthearted perspective hobby Microhenrys provide Anyone hobby knows crashes just part game .especially newcomers designers interesting ships us disabled relearning fly Lumpy landings ground loops etc specialty Microhenrys provide essential humor perspective ourselves hobby also helps spousal relations immensely detractors say phoney long safety record AMA members speaks itself vast majority us love Microhenrys wonderful humor R Bruce McCreary Snowflake Arizona am writing let everyone Model Aviation know feel about Microhenrys love am 25-year-old woman myself fly model airplanes boyfriend does flies control line taught two years ago Continued page 85 ELECTRIC MODELERS Electric Flight Pack will deliver improved flight times increased rate climb over direct drive motor/gearbox/ folding prop kit designed beginning interme diate electric modeler flying two meter sailplanes similar models comes completely assembled volt 05 can ferrite motor gearbox 2x8folding propeller spinner unit available three gear ratios 25 30 351 Wiring included $3995 suggested retail I-UK U LLeLIKiL Gear reduction can dramatically improve performance Master Airscrew Gearbox ide2l rhrice lightweight com pact unit overcomes thefrustrations bent shafts stripped gears Itsrugged 3A6 steel shaft unconditionally guaranteed nst bending An output gear molded directly onthe shaft Two precision ball bearings support drive si-It will accept stan dard motors used flight has shaft accommodate large diameter wood props Rated 240 watts input field trials Suggested retail $1 595 folders have wide under-cambered blades greater thrust longer glideThe blades hinge aluminum hub n spinner completes assembly sizes 15x12 Suggested retail $895 $995 p -p v-uos-i all-aluminum prop adaptmotors recommended screw 7x4 7x6 8x4 number MA3 200 designed 05 electric use Master Air 8x6 propellers Stock $395 suggested retail See Hobby Dealer Master Airscrew Propellers & Accessories Electric Flight SASE FREE Catalog WINDSOR PROPELLER COMPANY 3219 Monier Circle ho Cordova CA 95742 November1993 11 MASTLIL AIRSCRLW Letters Continued page 11 have lot respect safety flying crashes fact reality hobby doesnt mean time model airplane flown will crash understand received letter Stephen Scotto Bronxville New York complaining crashes Microhenrys suggest lighten up get sense humor Jessica L Eckman Lancaster Pennsylvania [Scotto] states public will tolerate activity participants demonstrate unconcern recklessness safety around Excuse talking about club has rather rigid rules concerning use winches rules regarding flight patterns seperate areas flying watching frequency controls safety officer duty some crisis maiming death dont know about crashes usually result particular hungry tree gorilla launches winch both cases planes never within range public have certainly never heard public use modeling safety recklessness same sentence Mr Scotto refers trying create safer hobby Microhenrys view undercutting efforts believes reliability equipment alone can eliminate crashes What about plane-loving tree What about severe wind gusts What about beginning pilots What about experimental designs materials What about bad eyesight What about simple human failure Get real Mr Scottos views represent another example claptrap put forward gooders simply have understanding reality Its bad enough believe bad things life can eliminated try hard enough ludicrous blame crashes cartoon KG Schmidt Oceanside California UNIVERSAL BOLT ON sIde mounted engInes WIll fIt 90% engInes made after 198lc UNIVERSAL STRAP ON older nglnes muffler bolts 29-45 iT-40P $2196 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too much fun draw regular plans worked like artist sketches ideas churning out new airplanes almost dozen late 7OsIearly 80s Larry holder AMA Control Line Open Endurance record Prior death experimenting 10-foot wingspan sixpound airplane own creation make assault new RC endurance record Initial tests made using Nelson 15 diesel airplane flew well lacked authority handle south Texas winds An Enya 45 Davis Diesel conversion head tried flight 1 hour 45 minutes achieved using four ounces fuel Continued page 112 ASPlOS2995 F0X742995 MAX 91-1082995U MAX BGXI3495U 5T6175902995 U ST2530002995 MOKilS3495 WEBRA 120 2995 JT-A91 P JT-F74P JT-M lOOP JT-BGXP JT-5T69P JT-ST25P JT-MK15OP JT-W12OP t Selection Li 55 72 42316&6Oz Li EWE LII Super Prices H 14 oz 38 w Plain Weave m 25yds mm S135/yd 3l6oz.50wSatin Weave 25 yds mm 5400/yd Minimum order 1 yd VISA-MASTERCARD FAST SERVICE ORDER TOLL-FREE 800-338-1278 Dealer & Mfg inquiries welcome Send $3 postage & handling FREE catalog November 1993 85 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66Continued page 109 springs cable wheels used four-inch Du-Bro wheels pneumatic tires CONCLUSION built RC version Kansas City Clipper half-century after original made its last flight California great model flew right off work bench absolutely no trimming windy Texas morning rose ground gentle climb graceful majestic like eagle Kansas City Clipper relaxing flygreat sport other hand just might potential competitor Drawing detailed plans radio-con trolled version K C Clipper interesting challenge building model indeed change pace seeing air really made worthwhile Yes K C Clipper has rediscovered fitting Keith E Dentel finish firsthand account its beginning during Golden Age model aviation As remember designs pub lished mid-I 930s seemed coming modelers eastern part country Among Henry Struck Carl Goldberg Gordon Light Max Bassett Steve Kowalick However some pretty good designers builders other areas United States would like dedicate story Kansas City area designers builders such Winnie Davis Gene Salvay Doc Schrieber Marvin Foreman Herb Crawford Bill Siegfried Jim Hall Bob Withers Jim Amis closing want thank Bill Murray tremendous job did making Kansas City Clipper available modeling community Happy Landings ir Custom RIG 3200 S Andrews Ave Ste 102 Ft Lnuderdale FL 33316 305-467-6554 305-467-5434 FAX finest R/G aircraft contruction Custom construction kits arid plans Engine Radio Kit Sales Futaba Airtronics Enya OS Byron Originals SIG Pica 1/4 Scale Grumman flger other kits accessories Helicopter Sales Repairs Kits Fully Flying Call discount pricing because transmitter/receiver relationship remained relatively constant Steve amenable including report loss beautiful model column happened once could happen again magic phrase around household Make sure receiver antenna outside bird assured radio control wont next month because issue will devoted Nationals meantime keep Giants flying 4Letters Continued page 85 letter intended farewell good friend Larry Miller inspiration personally entire south Texas modeling commu nity also tribute thanks Larry Millers everywhere may nationally interna tionally known people unselfishly give themselves expertise may better enjoy wonderfulness aeromodeling life know someone like Larry treasure him Turns out life really too short otherwise Pete Kerezman Kin gsville Texas Right Point Great covers July August 1993 Its about time Jim Boeckinfuso Moneta Virginia Jim primarily free flight modeler comments understandable intent balance cover subjects cover major modeling disciplines future issues will reflect 112 Model Aviation ________________________________________________________[v32][b4783634600]] I SERIOUS MODEL BUILDERS Build entire basic assembly before aluina Tast easy accurate straight Without access #500A $10885 access #50GB $191 AO uzuz inluplicator Contour Sander Turn out beautiful edges Simple easy Standard $2055 xe $5955