NEED RIC AccEssoRiEs FLY TO HITEC RCD FOR ALL YOUR ACCESSORY NEEDS 6 Y harness 7351# 6 Buffered Y harness 7354# 12 Aileron Extension 7345# 24 Aileron Extension 7346# 6 Buffered Servo Conn 7356# LIILI 9 Male Servo Conn 7342# 9 Female shown 7343# Switch Harness w/Battery & Clip 72 15# Please specify connector type orderi ng Part #followed Airt J Fut 8 Hitec/RCD & JR ALSO AVAILABLE 50 ft Bulk Servo Wire 3001 Rubber Ducky Antenna 1125 Flight Freserver w/Velero 8480 hitec RCD 10729 Wheatlands Ave #C Santee CA 92071-2883 619 258-4940 Letters tc th Editor believe emphasis recruiting youth hobby expressed January issue misdirected am dismayed thought should try get young people interested model building flying model airplanes because otherwise variety modeloriented merchandise presently available us already hobby will dwindle very altruistic first model airplane solid-balsa Martin B-b bomber received birthday third grade 1932 mother tried help understand some unfamiliar terms such fuselage empennage beyond no help except always encouraged building models because knew was out trouble model airplane builder flier grammar school never met other model airplane enthusiasts until Naval Air Corps never wavered love hobby believe Little League syndrome has drummed youth unable investigate new skills fields individually should help asked should let initiating 1930s airplanes rare romantic Today commonplace may time recognize model airplane building hobby has peaked normal decline Now live age instant gratification afflicted will probably wish spend time necessary learn build fly models still have enterprising mindset will find own field interest have already expressed interest model aviation ones should encourage JW Juechter East Greenwich Rhode Island T-Bird Ive AMA about five years now Whats Thunderbird ask question two reasons Im interested two its readily apparent look through RC Modeler Model Airplane News Model Aviation see plenty mail-order outfits catering sport flier RC what about catalog featuring lesser known branches sport want build 1hA Texaco R/C assistwhere find kit Dont say local hobby shopits hour 15 minutes away Ive read lament magazine about lack young fliers hobby enter AMA should offer counter-culture catalog contains control line kits free flight kits Electric kits 112A Texaco kits rubber-power kits catapult gliders etc would take orders clear through manufacturers cut us catalog should seen youth magazines like Boys Lfe could sell AMA specialsthe AMA Cub CL special engine kit lines etc father wants build 40- 50-inch wing span Electric trainer RC Look through aforementioned magazines find good quality kit good motor small Old-Timer Master Airscrew power unit would probably know its available would inexpensive way young person get RC available catalog would fill bill Another idea would have annual issue Model Aviation would feature manufacturers products offer issue year round other magazines would gladly pay $5-s 10 complete catalog instead $2-$5 10 catalogs know does entirely pertain free-flight thought might receptive Whats Thunderbird can see other free-fighters want 12A Texaco assist go Thank consideration Rick Ryder Danielsville Georgia PS Haught Corner great Rick think youre referring T Bird Russ Hansen design 1950s Its now flown Nostalgia FF events has kitted Campbells Custom Kits Michigan What Its About few big-time modelers dont realize RC aeromodeling isnt about winning awards Its about belonging club place youre recognized can feel good about yourself Its serious business Its can go out shoot bull continued page 94 6 Model Aviation irected Emphasis Manufador Fuel Kits Prods Hobn dusk PL US FOR THE Q-500 RACER WEAPON$8000MODEL FUEL P&a1t$flt Pr shpod 601 Sna 751 Mn Pte V-WEAPON5%700 S. G-FORCE10%800 Pr.Sa.dVane 15%900 La. fib Of. Pa Ps51pd Balsa20%1050 Pan22%1100 ULTRA ViE RACING 1EELS $1000 pr30%1250 * f0 ftJJJfl7% C4STOR *nDEF4M* * APfl7 RUSTANTI WEAR BLANKET PROCESS PHONE ORDERS 1 800-788 -4856 lIT TLAIFO 909 877-4856 Fax 909 8774857 CO 45T COMPOSITES 12360 BssflnRdS 50 SandIa Cucmonga 1739 five minutes can upgrade stan dard Futaba Airtronics servos ball bearing servos new EMS Ball Bearing Conversion Kit New case tops accurately molded super tough glass filled fuel-proof Celcon include top quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaft * Stops case top and/or plastic bushing wear * Prevents output gear shaft shimmy * Reduces friction improves servo centering * Enhances performance airplanes boats & cars * Mandatory helicopter servos * Free output arm provided case top * Guaranteed against breakage year * Why pay $3995 $2995 BBC-1Fits FUTABA 528/S 128 538/S 138 orS48/S148 Servos set 4$2595 BBC-2As above set I$695 BBC-3Fits AIRTRONICS 94102 Servos set 4$2595 BBC-4As above set I$695 BBC-5Ball Bearing Only JR 501 507 RCDAPOLLO 05 10 FOCUS HS300 HS500 ACE330342 342HS TOWER IS-SI Servos set 4$1995 Add $300 Shipping Handling orders 714 692-1393 Info Only California Residents Add 775% Sales Tax Yorba800 845-8978 Orders Only MASTERCARD Accepted Letters Continued page 6 good friends Its laughing mistakes cheering victories Its helping beginner helping him through milestone watching him solo himself few modelers fly reason winning feel missing out best pan hobby Dave Carmichael Boulder Colorado Help Wanted Im writing ask suggestions might offer search set plans Skylark 56 sportlpatternlRC model once manufactured Carl Goldberg Models now out production wrote Goldberg Co back inquire about plans informed storage available However later wrote Mr Bill Winter about model referred office Model Aviation photocopied enclosure indicates Id appreciate positive leads could possibly offer finding plans Skylark Im particularly interested building twin-engined version aircraft advertised kit market Thanks terrific aviation magazine Philip C McNamara Santa Clara Cahfornia Nats Comments view Nats has always pretty much now Nats has never true national championships mainly because dont have anything able Features Include Proven performer Fox 45BB RC has maintained its reputation power durability Now comes equipped new Fox E-Z adjust single needle carburetor Extremely user friendly Also available Fox optional quiet muffler additional charge Flies 40 60 size airplanes SERVICE IS OUR MOTTO! in-house repair time instances 48 hours less FOX MANUFACTURING COMPANY 5305 TOWSON AVENUE SMITH ARKANSAS 72901 PHONE 501 646-1656 501 646-1757 94 Model Aviation compete except AMA member pay entry fees show up fly think should some sort pre competition elimination contests some type qualifications required similar FAI programs look winners 1994 Nats will give impression really national contest would appear 80% winners Texas neighboring states know some great aircraft modelers Texas sure dont represent 80% national modelers Naturally live close will always majority competitors has always way agree think something should done simplify Nats fewer events make less costly think would great host Nats Muncie 1996 1995 will Northwest will prove Northwest competition truly national competition Model aviation great bobby have benefitted greatly contacts modelers aspects hobby learned lot engineering kid feel relationships now past has done much help morally other ways really cant express what has meant wish some way could something benefit hobby much has done No have never won Nats trophy came close winning felt winner just being involved Therefore could ever need anything help out Im available Thanks doing such good job & allowing put two cents Jim Perdue Ga/latin Tennessee Nats slowly deteriorating point show up [and] fly flight can go home firstplace trophy Most dedicated modelers would hide type trophy fear ridicule fellow modelers situation having events canceled last minute after preparing serious competition year National champion hab have just won over happened mediocre modeler enters just because lives near Nats site year point generate some discussion within AMA membership attempt change method Nats contests possible reduction yearly expense Nats its present form nothing large local contest attended mostly local fliers well-heeled can afford lengthy trips motel bills year possibly leaving much better builders fliers languish home due lack major funds Now nitpick sort scenario apart will 1 Each district conducts series local zone area contests category modelers expense contestant must fly minimum three contests accumulative score 2 The winners contests will go biennial district contest also modelers expense except entry fee 3 The winners of eleven district contests go Nats same biennial year designated national flying site AMA expense competition between eleven best part great country winner biennial national flying site contest Indiana California Florida wherever would true national champion would have won out over best district would something proud rather Continued page 131 Largest Inventories Miniature Bearings Remote Control Models Cars ks nes s es copters E 3 Complete Product Unes Premium Ultra-Seal frictionless sealed maintenance-free beatings Econo-Power beatings precisionengineered strength durability High Speed high heat engine bearings N Huge Inventory Standard US Metnc Beatings E Low Pnces Fast Delivery N TollFree Number Easy Ordering U Dealer Programs Available Ask Boca Bearings local hobby shop Call 4071 998-0004 Toll-free USA 800 332-3256 Toll-free Canada 800 553-3256 Or Fax Order 4071998-0119 send $300 catalog Name Address CityState ____ Zip Send Boca Bearing Dept C e 2304 7t4t W Palmetto Par* Rd Autos FL 33433 S TATE-OF-ThE#T TECH NOLOGY ATA PRICEYOV CAN APPRECLATE Genesis state-of-the-art all-composite molded vacuum bagged model designed thermal duration competition Synergy F3B models highly competitive evelything thermal duration slope racing Limited time pricing Genesis $449 Synergy Ill $599 Synergy 91 $549 SB/XC $749 Evolution 2 Meter Now Available $395 Available exclusively Slegers InternatIonal 201 366-0880 RnR Products 1120 Wrigley Way Milpitas CA 95035 946-4751 March 1995 95 Letters Continued page 95 present ridiculous situation realize change form would prevent modeler observing other categories competition actually competing what finding national champion attending gawking party also realize letter will raise ire modelers letters retaliation will flow like junk mail remember got think about didnt Rich Herrmann Pensacola Florida Cabbage Patch Nationals friend Peterborough club England has purchased years subscription Model Aviation mag Im now third monththanks really enjoyable magazine covering sports activities single readgreat [Enclosed] details now famous all-control-line Cabbage Patch Nationals June 4 1995 called because number competitions pack relatively small field Any members may have vacation planned June 1995 would made very welcome visit us spectate fly address telephone fax numbers shown information sheet Brian Lever 3 Park Peakirk Peterbo rough England PE6 7NG Good Work would like join others have recently noticed magazine has become much easier read Thank December issue came equipped table contents Roundup section things listed improvements reader survey last few issues also devoid usual leapfrogging weve come expect trust will continue path enlightenment allow great material cover perused ease seven model aircraft mags receive MA usually got read last mostly because dense segmented would often find great material chore follow thought completion Now can turn favorite sections read first like other six mags finish cover-to-cover time allows Keep up good work Boysza II Men Joe R Chovan North Syracuse New York Im new hobby soloed May 1993 first plane build Spectra glider Ultimate 10-3005 second Continued page 141 visaBJrn/c ELECTRONICS Obechi Large Sheets Please call 509-548-5201 send SASE 12306 Bergstrasse Leavenworth WA 98826 Most Excitement Model Aviation Kit feature month Expires 2-28-95 Thermal ThingTM Sport Thermal Glider 71-in span 430 in2 16 oz fast building balsa const complete info send us long SASE Send us this ad orig receipt box end label receive $4 rebate _LI4 ruture nights 1995 gTM 1256 Prescott Ave Sunnyvale CA 94089 405735-5260 Voice/Fax E-mail KWING@AOL COM L1 March 1995 131 TEXAS R/C MODELERS 230 W Parker Rd Piano Tx 75075 214 422-5386 SAJTO SPECIALS FA-45SSiflOgsFA-BSGKZ3995A-13OTDP59995 FA-SO19295FA-BOGK26595FA-300T78995 FA-6521595FA-91S27995FA-60T54495 FA-8023495FA-120S33995FA-lOOT49995 FA-50G121495FA-150-S44495FA-325R149995 PLUS SIIPPt4G kC HACLHG P & P ENTERPRISES 230 W Parker Rd Piano Tx 75075 214 422-5386 AUTHORIZED SAJTO REPAiR Solto Port WE HAVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN RC AT WE 1466 windward dr mason ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 Nominations due AMA Hall Fame Established 1969 AMA Hall Fame honors men women have made significant contributions hobby/sport model aviation list members long distinguished others yet Hall worthy induction Any AMA member can submit Hall Fame nomination Consider nominating persons has positive impact some facet aeromodeling nomination form call write Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters Deadline nominations March 31 1995 Letters Continued page 131 Carl Goldberg kit went together lot easier expected however did weigh little heavier box said 7I/28l/2 lb weighs 1512 lb engine YS 120 AC Don Harris smoke system 100 dB horn activated mercury switch dive Barbie pilot head turns servo control right hand waves Some weight comes extra batteries horn oil pump Im using JR 347 radio 1/4 scale servos rudder elevator two servos wing ailerons switches charging jacks oil control valve fuel oil filling connections vent tubes hidden behind panel right side fuselageno tubes hanging out friend Glenn Hand did honors test flying because Im good enough pilot yet have 379 hours building never flew tail-dragger before did super job did plane flew just like supposed did everything loop knife-edge outside circle rolls like wire inverted same upright said engine 16 x 8 prop would climb stars thrilling feeling see fly good will glad am good enough pilot fly myself Vince Boysza Redding California Youth Issue almost jumped joy saw read special youth issue lam 15 years old am flying Telemaster 40 glad read about other youths hobby Most people picture youths beginners read about some notable achievements happening younger members Keep mind beginners arent always youths youths arent always beginners think Beginners Only section terrific will give issue some other beginners know issue Model Aviation seems getting better better Keep up great work Marten Beels Grand Rapids Michigan January issue just great like how-to articles better Bill Ludwig Tacoma Washington Most Important Tool Mr Costlows article sandpaper polishing MA January 1995 long overdue certainly subject should repeated intervals would like offer improvement classic rubbing compound Rubbing compound seems leave oily film hard removeespecially orange colored compound Instead have found rottenstone mixed water much easier remove finer rubbing compound leaves brilliant shine Rottenstone powder available dealers specialize fine furniture refinishing use polish new violins bows Floyd E Carter Los Altos California Wants Peer Involvement became involved RC flying about two years ago 13 believe best hobby around Only its discouraging see other fliers old guys much experienced am Theres no talk level few years would great get together club field go flying weekends bunch kids problem theres shortage kids flying kids know modeling however have trouble staying interested because low incomes way friends can get other kids hobby successfully would greatly appreciate ideas suggestions achieve Dave Sandilands 53 Rollstone Ave West Sayville NY 11796-1304 Control Surface Flutter As avid modeler P-38 enthusiast feel compelled write following Reference October 1994 issue Model Aviation H Carlin Hulick s article Control Surface Putter subsequent Dec 1994 Letter Editor Mr David Pace Mr Pace correct elevator mass balance weights did solve P-38 empennage flutter problem during high-speed dives Model wind tunnel testing revealed cause flutter buffeting effected flow across wing/main fuselage root joint As Mr Pace stated September 1941 solid fix fitting wing-root fillets cannot fault engineers going mass balance weights Mr Pace also stated bigger problem termed compressibility tuck dives altitude 30-35000 feet high speeds 300 320 mph approx 500 mph true air speed approx 68 Mach turbulent air shock wave negated lifting force wing airfoil increasing nose-down attitude regardless pilot effort recover control until altitudes approximately 20000 feet below reached compressibility problem solved incorporation electrically lowered dive-flap dive-brake underside wing adjacent wing root outboard booms approximately 1/3 wing chord back leading edge flap approximately 4/2 feet length about 10 inches width deployed preferably prior high-speed high-altitude dive induced nose-up attitude restore normal wing lifting forces Although compressibility dive-flap production fitted until P-39J models thereafter retrofit program P-38s overseas anticipated during 1944 might mentioned P-38 ouffit served early 1942 1945 82nd Fighter group held some pilots lived high-altitude dive problem still helped set maintain record highest-scoring fighter group tbe MTO Tom Abberger Angola Indiana PS have no complaints against MA AMA read other magazines study Model Aviation Help Disabled Several years ago read article reported work done few members flying club help disabled boy fly trainer transmitter modified use sip & puff controls am sure article appeared Model Aviation some other modeling publication Because am interested working disabled children adults would like continue expand efforts reported article modelers have currenfly performing custom RC system modifications allow use disabled would appreciate hearing Mare ARF Discussion Ken Rusnok Box 471763 Tulsa OK 74147 letter response Ali Khanis opinion ARFs personally have enjoyed building planes either kit plans However some people exciting part hobby conquering gravity something control agree Mr Khanis satisfaction sense accomplishment flying plane has spent nights building himself However beginners including myself re-kit planes least once after unscheduled landing two could very frustrating beginner see work time destroyed Further cases beginner has no kit-building expenence start Continued page 157 March 1995 141 PH317-637-1 493 Open Set up 8 AM Open public 9 AM 1 PM Areas modeling welcome Tables $10 halt tables available SponsorINDY SPORTLINERS Letters Continued page 141 fly ARF can learn things like flying skills control adjustments effects CG Hopefully beginner will also meet decent person can teach building skills next project final comment Mr Khani own AMA members should encourage forms safe flight no matter what type aircraft choose fly Jon Yarger Rohnert Park California Jumpin Geo returned very nice flying session today felt must write tell about plane plane am referring Jumping Geo built Model Aviation plans sent plans started building shortly after received Unfortunately just finished 1994 flying season built plane pretty close construction article slight changes used Fox 40 bushing engine Futaba attack radio gear microservo first flights bit touchy once practiced plane really came alive really enjoy flying other club members like watching Thanks author John Hunton MA made plane possible Sam Kaplitz Johnstown Pennsylvania Thanks note thanks enjoyment have brought over years too enlightenment through fine technical articles example recent piece music wire informative No other magazine other field brings reader such monthly wealth information instruction Now am returning models because vision sharp required fullsize airplanes am partial Electric flight have ordered plans Kopskis REVOLT have member AMA almost quarter century During time have noticed interest model making decline too bad much competition leisure time now attention span youngsters long young keep up good work encouraging young people Aircraft-model experience opinion great way expose kids important disciplines will need know Good luck keep up good work organization magazine both first-rate M G Heller Houston Texas Helping Others have member AMA approximately 14 years started flying RC back 1958 Bonner servos reed receiver built J-3 Cub tried teach myself fly because no club around couldnt find anyone help Needless say wrecked Cub end RC career least time being After raising family heart attack decided needed something less strenuous spare time 1982 time found club first built another J-3 Cub Would believe no would help fly No matter asked said couldnt help club didnt have instructors either afraid wreck plane competentI dont know Finally succeeded getting daring member help taught fly soloed two months later Incidentally purchased Futaba proportional radio system now friend liked decided no would ever lack help club first instructor club sometimes would have seven students given weekend Sometimes wouldnt have time fly own airplane busy year later instructors program going 12 instructors time After reading article [The Haught Corner] October 1994 Model Aviation astounded read couldnt believe what some readers putting up out real world Arrogance elitism runs rampant great hobby believe wrote ten members club banded together flying some farmers pasture Have ever thought IMAA doesnt have contests per se have fun-flys people also banded together form own club because arrogance elitism some club members used fly cant have hobby strictly fun friendships people like yourself flying prizes glory two just dont mix going out fun youre going out blood competitive spirit discipline necessary achieve attain goal will allow have relationship hobbyist goal have fun sake having fun fun flier loves airplanes love competition fun flier will build certain model because loves model could never afford real builds model will never enter contest flies model because its very beautiful watch fly doesnt care wont snap rolls inverted flight anything spectacular doesnt care better flier is out see creation fly just like Wright brothers did first flight state competition-oriented modeler especially sensitive complaints about contest fliers behavior tells concerned about Sunday flier yet Sunday flier makes up greatest portion hobby Without hobby would never survive dont believe competitionoriented modeler has special needs Sunday flier anything think its other way around Competition fliers seen competition week few days before competition during competition nothing club sure dont help field maintenance course exceptions also may see out now overall its Sunday flier thats always out hanging around field doing doing what believe hobby about people love airplanes love fly Nostalgia beautiful word dont think competition fliers understand its full meaning So special need Yes Mr Haught arrogance elitism hobby mountains What can about Live hope have just mere handful sir real world Keep up good work Enjoy reading column need insight outside world Manuel V Ornelas Hayward California March 1995 157 Annuaj BIG 1995 4IO SWAP flEE 4130 AUCTION WESTERN FLYERS R/C SPRflGFIELD 1E QIAHA TABLES $5 IN ADVANCE $750 AT DOOR FULL 8 OVER 300 ATTENDED 94 CHEAP FOOD & DRINKS RAFFLES-FUN- GREAT S NOKE IMF BOB BOUMSTEIN 10970 MARCY PLAZA OMAHA NE 68154 PH 402-334-0122 FAX402 334-4173
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/03
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NEED RIC AccEssoRiEs FLY TO HITEC RCD FOR ALL YOUR ACCESSORY NEEDS 6 Y harness 7351# 6 Buffered Y harness 7354# 12 Aileron Extension 7345# 24 Aileron Extension 7346# 6 Buffered Servo Conn 7356# LIILI 9 Male Servo Conn 7342# 9 Female shown 7343# Switch Harness w/Battery & Clip 72 15# Please specify connector type orderi ng Part #followed Airt J Fut 8 Hitec/RCD & JR ALSO AVAILABLE 50 ft Bulk Servo Wire 3001 Rubber Ducky Antenna 1125 Flight Freserver w/Velero 8480 hitec RCD 10729 Wheatlands Ave #C Santee CA 92071-2883 619 258-4940 Letters tc th Editor believe emphasis recruiting youth hobby expressed January issue misdirected am dismayed thought should try get young people interested model building flying model airplanes because otherwise variety modeloriented merchandise presently available us already hobby will dwindle very altruistic first model airplane solid-balsa Martin B-b bomber received birthday third grade 1932 mother tried help understand some unfamiliar terms such fuselage empennage beyond no help except always encouraged building models because knew was out trouble model airplane builder flier grammar school never met other model airplane enthusiasts until Naval Air Corps never wavered love hobby believe Little League syndrome has drummed youth unable investigate new skills fields individually should help asked should let initiating 1930s airplanes rare romantic Today commonplace may time recognize model airplane building hobby has peaked normal decline Now live age instant gratification afflicted will probably wish spend time necessary learn build fly models still have enterprising mindset will find own field interest have already expressed interest model aviation ones should encourage JW Juechter East Greenwich Rhode Island T-Bird Ive AMA about five years now Whats Thunderbird ask question two reasons Im interested two its readily apparent look through RC Modeler Model Airplane News Model Aviation see plenty mail-order outfits catering sport flier RC what about catalog featuring lesser known branches sport want build 1hA Texaco R/C assistwhere find kit Dont say local hobby shopits hour 15 minutes away Ive read lament magazine about lack young fliers hobby enter AMA should offer counter-culture catalog contains control line kits free flight kits Electric kits 112A Texaco kits rubber-power kits catapult gliders etc would take orders clear through manufacturers cut us catalog should seen youth magazines like Boys Lfe could sell AMA specialsthe AMA Cub CL special engine kit lines etc father wants build 40- 50-inch wing span Electric trainer RC Look through aforementioned magazines find good quality kit good motor small Old-Timer Master Airscrew power unit would probably know its available would inexpensive way young person get RC available catalog would fill bill Another idea would have annual issue Model Aviation would feature manufacturers products offer issue year round other magazines would gladly pay $5-s 10 complete catalog instead $2-$5 10 catalogs know does entirely pertain free-flight thought might receptive Whats Thunderbird can see other free-fighters want 12A Texaco assist go Thank consideration Rick Ryder Danielsville Georgia PS Haught Corner great Rick think youre referring T Bird Russ Hansen design 1950s Its now flown Nostalgia FF events has kitted Campbells Custom Kits Michigan What Its About few big-time modelers dont realize RC aeromodeling isnt about winning awards Its about belonging club place youre recognized can feel good about yourself Its serious business Its can go out shoot bull continued page 94 6 Model Aviation irected Emphasis Manufador Fuel Kits Prods Hobn dusk PL US FOR THE Q-500 RACER WEAPON$8000MODEL FUEL P&a1t$flt Pr shpod 601 Sna 751 Mn Pte V-WEAPON5%700 S. G-FORCE10%800 Pr.Sa.dVane 15%900 La. fib Of. Pa Ps51pd Balsa20%1050 Pan22%1100 ULTRA ViE RACING 1EELS $1000 pr30%1250 * f0 ftJJJfl7% C4STOR *nDEF4M* * APfl7 RUSTANTI WEAR BLANKET PROCESS PHONE ORDERS 1 800-788 -4856 lIT TLAIFO 909 877-4856 Fax 909 8774857 CO 45T COMPOSITES 12360 BssflnRdS 50 SandIa Cucmonga 1739 five minutes can upgrade stan dard Futaba Airtronics servos ball bearing servos new EMS Ball Bearing Conversion Kit New case tops accurately molded super tough glass filled fuel-proof Celcon include top quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaft * Stops case top and/or plastic bushing wear * Prevents output gear shaft shimmy * Reduces friction improves servo centering * Enhances performance airplanes boats & cars * Mandatory helicopter servos * Free output arm provided case top * Guaranteed against breakage year * Why pay $3995 $2995 BBC-1Fits FUTABA 528/S 128 538/S 138 orS48/S148 Servos set 4$2595 BBC-2As above set I$695 BBC-3Fits AIRTRONICS 94102 Servos set 4$2595 BBC-4As above set I$695 BBC-5Ball Bearing Only JR 501 507 RCDAPOLLO 05 10 FOCUS HS300 HS500 ACE330342 342HS TOWER IS-SI Servos set 4$1995 Add $300 Shipping Handling orders 714 692-1393 Info Only California Residents Add 775% Sales Tax Yorba800 845-8978 Orders Only MASTERCARD Accepted Letters Continued page 6 good friends Its laughing mistakes cheering victories Its helping beginner helping him through milestone watching him solo himself few modelers fly reason winning feel missing out best pan hobby Dave Carmichael Boulder Colorado Help Wanted Im writing ask suggestions might offer search set plans Skylark 56 sportlpatternlRC model once manufactured Carl Goldberg Models now out production wrote Goldberg Co back inquire about plans informed storage available However later wrote Mr Bill Winter about model referred office Model Aviation photocopied enclosure indicates Id appreciate positive leads could possibly offer finding plans Skylark Im particularly interested building twin-engined version aircraft advertised kit market Thanks terrific aviation magazine Philip C McNamara Santa Clara Cahfornia Nats Comments view Nats has always pretty much now Nats has never true national championships mainly because dont have anything able Features Include Proven performer Fox 45BB RC has maintained its reputation power durability Now comes equipped new Fox E-Z adjust single needle carburetor Extremely user friendly Also available Fox optional quiet muffler additional charge Flies 40 60 size airplanes SERVICE IS OUR MOTTO! in-house repair time instances 48 hours less FOX MANUFACTURING COMPANY 5305 TOWSON AVENUE SMITH ARKANSAS 72901 PHONE 501 646-1656 501 646-1757 94 Model Aviation compete except AMA member pay entry fees show up fly think should some sort pre competition elimination contests some type qualifications required similar FAI programs look winners 1994 Nats will give impression really national contest would appear 80% winners Texas neighboring states know some great aircraft modelers Texas sure dont represent 80% national modelers Naturally live close will always majority competitors has always way agree think something should done simplify Nats fewer events make less costly think would great host Nats Muncie 1996 1995 will Northwest will prove Northwest competition truly national competition Model aviation great bobby have benefitted greatly contacts modelers aspects hobby learned lot engineering kid feel relationships now past has done much help morally other ways really cant express what has meant wish some way could something benefit hobby much has done No have never won Nats trophy came close winning felt winner just being involved Therefore could ever need anything help out Im available Thanks doing such good job & allowing put two cents Jim Perdue Ga/latin Tennessee Nats slowly deteriorating point show up [and] fly flight can go home firstplace trophy Most dedicated modelers would hide type trophy fear ridicule fellow modelers situation having events canceled last minute after preparing serious competition year National champion hab have just won over happened mediocre modeler enters just because lives near Nats site year point generate some discussion within AMA membership attempt change method Nats contests possible reduction yearly expense Nats its present form nothing large local contest attended mostly local fliers well-heeled can afford lengthy trips motel bills year possibly leaving much better builders fliers languish home due lack major funds Now nitpick sort scenario apart will 1 Each district conducts series local zone area contests category modelers expense contestant must fly minimum three contests accumulative score 2 The winners contests will go biennial district contest also modelers expense except entry fee 3 The winners of eleven district contests go Nats same biennial year designated national flying site AMA expense competition between eleven best part great country winner biennial national flying site contest Indiana California Florida wherever would true national champion would have won out over best district would something proud rather Continued page 131 Largest Inventories Miniature Bearings Remote Control Models Cars ks nes s es copters E 3 Complete Product Unes Premium Ultra-Seal frictionless sealed maintenance-free beatings Econo-Power beatings precisionengineered strength durability High Speed high heat engine bearings N Huge Inventory Standard US Metnc Beatings E Low Pnces Fast Delivery N TollFree Number Easy Ordering U Dealer Programs Available Ask Boca Bearings local hobby shop Call 4071 998-0004 Toll-free USA 800 332-3256 Toll-free Canada 800 553-3256 Or Fax Order 4071998-0119 send $300 catalog Name Address CityState ____ Zip Send Boca Bearing Dept C e 2304 7t4t W Palmetto Par* Rd Autos FL 33433 S TATE-OF-ThE#T TECH NOLOGY ATA PRICEYOV CAN APPRECLATE Genesis state-of-the-art all-composite molded vacuum bagged model designed thermal duration competition Synergy F3B models highly competitive evelything thermal duration slope racing Limited time pricing Genesis $449 Synergy Ill $599 Synergy 91 $549 SB/XC $749 Evolution 2 Meter Now Available $395 Available exclusively Slegers InternatIonal 201 366-0880 RnR Products 1120 Wrigley Way Milpitas CA 95035 946-4751 March 1995 95 Letters Continued page 95 present ridiculous situation realize change form would prevent modeler observing other categories competition actually competing what finding national champion attending gawking party also realize letter will raise ire modelers letters retaliation will flow like junk mail remember got think about didnt Rich Herrmann Pensacola Florida Cabbage Patch Nationals friend Peterborough club England has purchased years subscription Model Aviation mag Im now third monththanks really enjoyable magazine covering sports activities single readgreat [Enclosed] details now famous all-control-line Cabbage Patch Nationals June 4 1995 called because number competitions pack relatively small field Any members may have vacation planned June 1995 would made very welcome visit us spectate fly address telephone fax numbers shown information sheet Brian Lever 3 Park Peakirk Peterbo rough England PE6 7NG Good Work would like join others have recently noticed magazine has become much easier read Thank December issue came equipped table contents Roundup section things listed improvements reader survey last few issues also devoid usual leapfrogging weve come expect trust will continue path enlightenment allow great material cover perused ease seven model aircraft mags receive MA usually got read last mostly because dense segmented would often find great material chore follow thought completion Now can turn favorite sections read first like other six mags finish cover-to-cover time allows Keep up good work Boysza II Men Joe R Chovan North Syracuse New York Im new hobby soloed May 1993 first plane build Spectra glider Ultimate 10-3005 second Continued page 141 visaBJrn/c ELECTRONICS Obechi Large Sheets Please call 509-548-5201 send SASE 12306 Bergstrasse Leavenworth WA 98826 Most Excitement Model Aviation Kit feature month Expires 2-28-95 Thermal ThingTM Sport Thermal Glider 71-in span 430 in2 16 oz fast building balsa const complete info send us long SASE Send us this ad orig receipt box end label receive $4 rebate _LI4 ruture nights 1995 gTM 1256 Prescott Ave Sunnyvale CA 94089 405735-5260 Voice/Fax E-mail KWING@AOL COM L1 March 1995 131 TEXAS R/C MODELERS 230 W Parker Rd Piano Tx 75075 214 422-5386 SAJTO SPECIALS FA-45SSiflOgsFA-BSGKZ3995A-13OTDP59995 FA-SO19295FA-BOGK26595FA-300T78995 FA-6521595FA-91S27995FA-60T54495 FA-8023495FA-120S33995FA-lOOT49995 FA-50G121495FA-150-S44495FA-325R149995 PLUS SIIPPt4G kC HACLHG P & P ENTERPRISES 230 W Parker Rd Piano Tx 75075 214 422-5386 AUTHORIZED SAJTO REPAiR Solto Port WE HAVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN RC AT WE 1466 windward dr mason ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 Nominations due AMA Hall Fame Established 1969 AMA Hall Fame honors men women have made significant contributions hobby/sport model aviation list members long distinguished others yet Hall worthy induction Any AMA member can submit Hall Fame nomination Consider nominating persons has positive impact some facet aeromodeling nomination form call write Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters Deadline nominations March 31 1995 Letters Continued page 131 Carl Goldberg kit went together lot easier expected however did weigh little heavier box said 7I/28l/2 lb weighs 1512 lb engine YS 120 AC Don Harris smoke system 100 dB horn activated mercury switch dive Barbie pilot head turns servo control right hand waves Some weight comes extra batteries horn oil pump Im using JR 347 radio 1/4 scale servos rudder elevator two servos wing ailerons switches charging jacks oil control valve fuel oil filling connections vent tubes hidden behind panel right side fuselageno tubes hanging out friend Glenn Hand did honors test flying because Im good enough pilot yet have 379 hours building never flew tail-dragger before did super job did plane flew just like supposed did everything loop knife-edge outside circle rolls like wire inverted same upright said engine 16 x 8 prop would climb stars thrilling feeling see fly good will glad am good enough pilot fly myself Vince Boysza Redding California Youth Issue almost jumped joy saw read special youth issue lam 15 years old am flying Telemaster 40 glad read about other youths hobby Most people picture youths beginners read about some notable achievements happening younger members Keep mind beginners arent always youths youths arent always beginners think Beginners Only section terrific will give issue some other beginners know issue Model Aviation seems getting better better Keep up great work Marten Beels Grand Rapids Michigan January issue just great like how-to articles better Bill Ludwig Tacoma Washington Most Important Tool Mr Costlows article sandpaper polishing MA January 1995 long overdue certainly subject should repeated intervals would like offer improvement classic rubbing compound Rubbing compound seems leave oily film hard removeespecially orange colored compound Instead have found rottenstone mixed water much easier remove finer rubbing compound leaves brilliant shine Rottenstone powder available dealers specialize fine furniture refinishing use polish new violins bows Floyd E Carter Los Altos California Wants Peer Involvement became involved RC flying about two years ago 13 believe best hobby around Only its discouraging see other fliers old guys much experienced am Theres no talk level few years would great get together club field go flying weekends bunch kids problem theres shortage kids flying kids know modeling however have trouble staying interested because low incomes way friends can get other kids hobby successfully would greatly appreciate ideas suggestions achieve Dave Sandilands 53 Rollstone Ave West Sayville NY 11796-1304 Control Surface Flutter As avid modeler P-38 enthusiast feel compelled write following Reference October 1994 issue Model Aviation H Carlin Hulick s article Control Surface Putter subsequent Dec 1994 Letter Editor Mr David Pace Mr Pace correct elevator mass balance weights did solve P-38 empennage flutter problem during high-speed dives Model wind tunnel testing revealed cause flutter buffeting effected flow across wing/main fuselage root joint As Mr Pace stated September 1941 solid fix fitting wing-root fillets cannot fault engineers going mass balance weights Mr Pace also stated bigger problem termed compressibility tuck dives altitude 30-35000 feet high speeds 300 320 mph approx 500 mph true air speed approx 68 Mach turbulent air shock wave negated lifting force wing airfoil increasing nose-down attitude regardless pilot effort recover control until altitudes approximately 20000 feet below reached compressibility problem solved incorporation electrically lowered dive-flap dive-brake underside wing adjacent wing root outboard booms approximately 1/3 wing chord back leading edge flap approximately 4/2 feet length about 10 inches width deployed preferably prior high-speed high-altitude dive induced nose-up attitude restore normal wing lifting forces Although compressibility dive-flap production fitted until P-39J models thereafter retrofit program P-38s overseas anticipated during 1944 might mentioned P-38 ouffit served early 1942 1945 82nd Fighter group held some pilots lived high-altitude dive problem still helped set maintain record highest-scoring fighter group tbe MTO Tom Abberger Angola Indiana PS have no complaints against MA AMA read other magazines study Model Aviation Help Disabled Several years ago read article reported work done few members flying club help disabled boy fly trainer transmitter modified use sip & puff controls am sure article appeared Model Aviation some other modeling publication Because am interested working disabled children adults would like continue expand efforts reported article modelers have currenfly performing custom RC system modifications allow use disabled would appreciate hearing Mare ARF Discussion Ken Rusnok Box 471763 Tulsa OK 74147 letter response Ali Khanis opinion ARFs personally have enjoyed building planes either kit plans However some people exciting part hobby conquering gravity something control agree Mr Khanis satisfaction sense accomplishment flying plane has spent nights building himself However beginners including myself re-kit planes least once after unscheduled landing two could very frustrating beginner see work time destroyed Further cases beginner has no kit-building expenence start Continued page 157 March 1995 141 PH317-637-1 493 Open Set up 8 AM Open public 9 AM 1 PM Areas modeling welcome Tables $10 halt tables available SponsorINDY SPORTLINERS Letters Continued page 141 fly ARF can learn things like flying skills control adjustments effects CG Hopefully beginner will also meet decent person can teach building skills next project final comment Mr Khani own AMA members should encourage forms safe flight no matter what type aircraft choose fly Jon Yarger Rohnert Park California Jumpin Geo returned very nice flying session today felt must write tell about plane plane am referring Jumping Geo built Model Aviation plans sent plans started building shortly after received Unfortunately just finished 1994 flying season built plane pretty close construction article slight changes used Fox 40 bushing engine Futaba attack radio gear microservo first flights bit touchy once practiced plane really came alive really enjoy flying other club members like watching Thanks author John Hunton MA made plane possible Sam Kaplitz Johnstown Pennsylvania Thanks note thanks enjoyment have brought over years too enlightenment through fine technical articles example recent piece music wire informative No other magazine other field brings reader such monthly wealth information instruction Now am returning models because vision sharp required fullsize airplanes am partial Electric flight have ordered plans Kopskis REVOLT have member AMA almost quarter century During time have noticed interest model making decline too bad much competition leisure time now attention span youngsters long young keep up good work encouraging young people Aircraft-model experience opinion great way expose kids important disciplines will need know Good luck keep up good work organization magazine both first-rate M G Heller Houston Texas Helping Others have member AMA approximately 14 years started flying RC back 1958 Bonner servos reed receiver built J-3 Cub tried teach myself fly because no club around couldnt find anyone help Needless say wrecked Cub end RC career least time being After raising family heart attack decided needed something less strenuous spare time 1982 time found club first built another J-3 Cub Would believe no would help fly No matter asked said couldnt help club didnt have instructors either afraid wreck plane competentI dont know Finally succeeded getting daring member help taught fly soloed two months later Incidentally purchased Futaba proportional radio system now friend liked decided no would ever lack help club first instructor club sometimes would have seven students given weekend Sometimes wouldnt have time fly own airplane busy year later instructors program going 12 instructors time After reading article [The Haught Corner] October 1994 Model Aviation astounded read couldnt believe what some readers putting up out real world Arrogance elitism runs rampant great hobby believe wrote ten members club banded together flying some farmers pasture Have ever thought IMAA doesnt have contests per se have fun-flys people also banded together form own club because arrogance elitism some club members used fly cant have hobby strictly fun friendships people like yourself flying prizes glory two just dont mix going out fun youre going out blood competitive spirit discipline necessary achieve attain goal will allow have relationship hobbyist goal have fun sake having fun fun flier loves airplanes love competition fun flier will build certain model because loves model could never afford real builds model will never enter contest flies model because its very beautiful watch fly doesnt care wont snap rolls inverted flight anything spectacular doesnt care better flier is out see creation fly just like Wright brothers did first flight state competition-oriented modeler especially sensitive complaints about contest fliers behavior tells concerned about Sunday flier yet Sunday flier makes up greatest portion hobby Without hobby would never survive dont believe competitionoriented modeler has special needs Sunday flier anything think its other way around Competition fliers seen competition week few days before competition during competition nothing club sure dont help field maintenance course exceptions also may see out now overall its Sunday flier thats always out hanging around field doing doing what believe hobby about people love airplanes love fly Nostalgia beautiful word dont think competition fliers understand its full meaning So special need Yes Mr Haught arrogance elitism hobby mountains What can about Live hope have just mere handful sir real world Keep up good work Enjoy reading column need insight outside world Manuel V Ornelas Hayward California March 1995 157 Annuaj BIG 1995 4IO SWAP flEE 4130 AUCTION WESTERN FLYERS R/C SPRflGFIELD 1E QIAHA TABLES $5 IN ADVANCE $750 AT DOOR FULL 8 OVER 300 ATTENDED 94 CHEAP FOOD & DRINKS RAFFLES-FUN- GREAT S NOKE IMF BOB BOUMSTEIN 10970 MARCY PLAZA OMAHA NE 68154 PH 402-334-0122 FAX402 334-4173
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Thanks terrific aviation magazine Philip C McNamara Santa Clara Cahfornia Nats Comments view Nats has always pretty much now Nats has never true national championships mainly because dont have anything able Features Include Proven performer Fox 45BB RC has maintained its reputation power durability Now comes equipped new Fox E-Z adjust single needle carburetor Extremely user friendly Also available Fox optional quiet muffler additional charge Flies 40 60 size airplanes SERVICE IS OUR MOTTO! in-house repair time instances 48 hours less FOX MANUFACTURING COMPANY 5305 TOWSON AVENUE SMITH ARKANSAS 72901 PHONE 501 646-1656 501 646-1757 94 Model Aviation compete except AMA member pay entry fees show up fly think should some sort pre competition elimination contests some type qualifications required similar FAI programs look winners 1994 Nats will give impression really national contest would appear 80% winners Texas neighboring states know some great aircraft modelers Texas sure dont represent 80% national modelers Naturally live close will always majority competitors has always way agree think something should done simplify Nats fewer events make less costly think would great host Nats Muncie 1996 1995 will Northwest will prove Northwest competition truly national competition Model aviation great bobby have benefitted greatly contacts modelers aspects hobby learned lot engineering kid feel relationships now past has done much help morally other ways really cant express what has meant wish some way could something benefit hobby much has done No have never won Nats trophy came close winning felt winner just being involved Therefore could ever need anything help out Im available Thanks doing such good job & allowing put two cents Jim Perdue Ga/latin Tennessee Nats slowly deteriorating point show up [and] fly flight can go home firstplace trophy Most dedicated modelers would hide type trophy fear ridicule fellow modelers situation having events canceled last minute after preparing serious competition year National champion hab have just won over happened mediocre modeler enters just because lives near Nats site year point generate some discussion within AMA membership attempt change method Nats contests possible reduction yearly expense Nats its present form nothing large local contest attended mostly local fliers well-heeled can afford lengthy trips motel bills year possibly leaving much better builders fliers languish home due lack major funds Now nitpick sort scenario apart will 1 Each district conducts series local zone area contests category modelers expense contestant must fly minimum three contests accumulative score 2 The winners contests will go biennial district contest also modelers expense except entry fee 3 The winners of eleven district contests go Nats same biennial year designated national flying site AMA expense competition between eleven best part great country winner biennial national flying site contest Indiana California Florida wherever would true national champion would have won out over best district would something proud rather Continued page 131 Largest Inventories Miniature Bearings Remote Control Models Cars ks nes s es copters E 3 Complete Product Unes Premium Ultra-Seal frictionless sealed maintenance-free beatings Econo-Power beatings precisionengineered strength durability High Speed high heat engine bearings N Huge Inventory Standard US Metnc Beatings E Low Pnces Fast Delivery N TollFree Number Easy Ordering U Dealer Programs Available Ask Boca Bearings local hobby shop Call 4071 998-0004 Toll-free USA 800 332-3256 Toll-free Canada 800 553-3256 Or Fax Order 4071998-0119 send $300 catalog Name Address CityState ____ Zip Send Boca Bearing Dept C e 2304 7t4t W Palmetto Par* Rd Autos FL 33433 S TATE-OF-ThE#T TECH NOLOGY ATA PRICEYOV CAN APPRECLATE Genesis state-of-the-art all-composite molded vacuum bagged model designed thermal duration competition Synergy F3B models highly competitive 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members may have vacation planned June 1995 would made very welcome visit us spectate fly address telephone fax numbers shown information sheet Brian Lever 3 Park Peakirk Peterbo rough England PE6 7NG Good Work would like join others have recently noticed magazine has become much easier read Thank December issue came equipped table contents Roundup section things listed improvements reader survey last few issues also devoid usual leapfrogging weve come expect trust will continue path enlightenment allow great material cover perused ease seven model aircraft mags receive MA usually got read last mostly because dense segmented would often find great material chore follow thought completion Now can turn favorite sections read first like other six mags finish cover-to-cover time allows Keep up good work Boysza II Men Joe R Chovan North Syracuse New York Im new hobby soloed May 1993 first plane build Spectra glider Ultimate 10-3005 second Continued page 141 visaBJrn/c ELECTRONICS Obechi Large Sheets Please call 509-548-5201 send SASE 12306 Bergstrasse Leavenworth WA 98826 Most Excitement Model Aviation Kit feature month Expires 2-28-95 Thermal ThingTM Sport Thermal Glider 71-in span 430 in2 16 oz fast building balsa const complete info send us long SASE Send us this ad orig receipt box end label receive $4 rebate _LI4 ruture nights 1995 gTM 1256 Prescott Ave Sunnyvale CA 94089 405735-5260 Voice/Fax E-mail KWING@AOL COM L1 March 1995 131 TEXAS R/C MODELERS 230 W Parker Rd Piano Tx 75075 214 422-5386 SAJTO SPECIALS FA-45SSiflOgsFA-BSGKZ3995A-13OTDP59995 FA-SO19295FA-BOGK26595FA-300T78995 FA-6521595FA-91S27995FA-60T54495 FA-8023495FA-120S33995FA-lOOT49995 FA-50G121495FA-150-S44495FA-325R149995 PLUS SIIPPt4G kC HACLHG P & P ENTERPRISES 230 W Parker Rd Piano Tx 75075 214 422-5386 AUTHORIZED SAJTO REPAiR Solto Port WE HAVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN RC AT WE 1466 windward dr mason ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 Nominations due AMA Hall Fame Established 1969 AMA Hall Fame honors men women have made significant contributions hobby/sport model aviation list members long distinguished others yet Hall worthy induction Any AMA member can submit Hall Fame nomination Consider nominating persons has positive impact some facet aeromodeling nomination form call write Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters Deadline nominations March 31 1995 Letters Continued page 131 Carl Goldberg kit went together lot easier expected however did weigh little heavier box said 7I/28l/2 lb weighs 1512 lb engine YS 120 AC Don Harris smoke system 100 dB horn activated mercury switch dive Barbie pilot head turns servo control right hand waves Some weight comes extra batteries horn oil pump Im using JR 347 radio 1/4 scale servos rudder elevator two servos wing ailerons switches charging jacks oil control valve fuel oil filling connections vent tubes hidden behind panel right side fuselageno tubes hanging out friend Glenn Hand did honors test flying because Im good enough pilot yet have 379 hours building never flew tail-dragger before did super job did plane flew just like supposed did everything loop knife-edge outside circle rolls like wire inverted same upright said engine 16 x 8 prop would climb stars thrilling feeling see fly good will glad am good enough pilot fly myself Vince Boysza Redding California Youth Issue almost jumped joy saw read special youth issue lam 15 years old am flying Telemaster 40 glad read about other youths hobby Most people picture youths beginners read about some notable achievements happening younger members Keep mind beginners arent always youths youths arent always beginners think Beginners Only section terrific will give issue some other beginners know issue Model Aviation seems getting better better Keep up great work Marten Beels Grand Rapids Michigan January issue just great like how-to articles better Bill Ludwig Tacoma Washington Most Important Tool Mr Costlows article sandpaper polishing MA January 1995 long overdue certainly subject should repeated intervals would like offer improvement classic rubbing compound Rubbing compound seems leave oily film hard removeespecially orange colored compound Instead have found rottenstone mixed water much easier remove finer rubbing compound leaves brilliant shine Rottenstone powder available dealers specialize fine furniture refinishing use polish new violins bows Floyd E Carter Los Altos California Wants Peer Involvement became involved RC flying about two years ago 13 believe best hobby around Only its discouraging see other fliers old guys much experienced am Theres no talk level few years would great get together club field go flying weekends bunch kids problem theres shortage kids flying kids know modeling however have trouble staying interested because low incomes way friends can get other kids hobby successfully would greatly appreciate ideas suggestions achieve Dave Sandilands 53 Rollstone Ave West Sayville NY 11796-1304 Control Surface Flutter As avid modeler P-38 enthusiast feel compelled write following Reference October 1994 issue Model Aviation H Carlin Hulick s article Control Surface Putter subsequent Dec 1994 Letter Editor Mr David Pace Mr Pace correct elevator mass balance weights did solve P-38 empennage flutter problem during high-speed dives Model wind tunnel testing revealed cause flutter buffeting effected flow across wing/main fuselage root joint As Mr Pace stated September 1941 solid fix fitting wing-root fillets cannot fault engineers going mass balance weights Mr Pace also stated bigger problem termed compressibility tuck dives altitude 30-35000 feet high speeds 300 320 mph approx 500 mph true air speed approx 68 Mach turbulent air shock wave negated lifting force wing airfoil increasing nose-down attitude regardless pilot effort recover control until altitudes approximately 20000 feet below reached compressibility problem solved incorporation electrically lowered dive-flap dive-brake underside wing adjacent wing root outboard booms approximately 1/3 wing chord back leading edge flap approximately 4/2 feet length about 10 inches width deployed preferably prior high-speed high-altitude dive induced nose-up attitude restore normal wing lifting forces Although compressibility dive-flap production fitted until P-39J models thereafter retrofit program P-38s overseas anticipated during 1944 might mentioned P-38 ouffit served early 1942 1945 82nd Fighter group held some pilots lived high-altitude dive problem still helped set maintain record highest-scoring fighter group tbe MTO Tom Abberger Angola Indiana PS have no complaints against MA AMA read other magazines study Model Aviation Help Disabled Several years ago read article reported work done few members flying club help disabled boy fly trainer transmitter modified use sip & puff controls am sure article appeared Model Aviation some other modeling publication Because am interested working disabled children adults would like continue expand efforts reported article modelers have currenfly performing custom RC system modifications allow use disabled would appreciate hearing Mare ARF Discussion Ken Rusnok Box 471763 Tulsa OK 74147 letter response Ali Khanis opinion ARFs personally have enjoyed building planes either kit plans However some people exciting part hobby conquering gravity something control agree Mr Khanis satisfaction sense accomplishment flying plane has spent nights building himself However beginners including myself re-kit planes least once after unscheduled landing two could very frustrating beginner see work time destroyed Further cases beginner has no kit-building expenence start Continued page 157 March 1995 141 PH317-637-1 493 Open Set up 8 AM Open public 9 AM 1 PM Areas modeling welcome Tables $10 halt tables available SponsorINDY SPORTLINERS Letters Continued page 141 fly ARF can learn things like flying skills control adjustments effects CG Hopefully beginner will also meet decent person can teach building skills next project final comment Mr Khani own AMA members should encourage forms safe flight no matter what type aircraft choose fly Jon Yarger Rohnert Park California Jumpin Geo returned very nice flying session today felt must write tell about plane plane am referring Jumping Geo built Model Aviation plans sent plans started building shortly after received Unfortunately just finished 1994 flying season built plane pretty close construction article slight changes used Fox 40 bushing engine Futaba attack radio gear microservo first flights bit touchy once practiced plane really came alive really enjoy flying other club members like watching Thanks author John Hunton MA made plane possible Sam Kaplitz Johnstown Pennsylvania Thanks note thanks enjoyment have brought over years too enlightenment through fine technical articles example recent piece music wire informative No other magazine other field brings reader such monthly wealth information instruction Now am returning models because vision sharp required fullsize airplanes am partial Electric flight have ordered plans Kopskis REVOLT have member AMA almost quarter century During time have noticed interest model making decline too bad much competition leisure time now attention span youngsters long young keep up good work encouraging young people Aircraft-model experience opinion great way expose kids important disciplines will need know Good luck keep up good work organization magazine both first-rate M G Heller Houston Texas Helping Others have member AMA approximately 14 years started flying RC back 1958 Bonner servos reed receiver built J-3 Cub tried teach myself fly because no club around couldnt find anyone help Needless say wrecked Cub end RC career least time being After raising family heart attack decided needed something less strenuous spare time 1982 time found club first built another J-3 Cub Would believe no would help fly No matter asked said couldnt help club didnt have instructors either afraid wreck plane competentI dont know Finally succeeded getting daring member help taught fly soloed two months later Incidentally purchased Futaba proportional radio system now friend liked decided no would ever lack help club first instructor club sometimes would have seven students given weekend Sometimes wouldnt have time fly own airplane busy year later instructors program going 12 instructors time After reading article [The Haught Corner] October 1994 Model Aviation astounded read couldnt believe what some readers putting up out real world Arrogance elitism runs rampant great hobby believe wrote ten members club banded together flying some farmers pasture Have ever thought IMAA doesnt have contests per se have fun-flys people also banded together form own club because arrogance elitism some club members used fly cant have hobby strictly fun friendships people like yourself flying prizes glory two just dont mix going out fun youre going out blood competitive spirit discipline necessary achieve attain goal will allow have relationship hobbyist goal have fun sake having fun fun flier loves airplanes love competition fun flier will build certain model because loves model could never afford real builds model will never enter contest flies model because its very beautiful watch fly doesnt care wont snap rolls inverted flight anything spectacular doesnt care better flier is out see creation fly just like Wright brothers did first flight state competition-oriented modeler especially sensitive complaints about contest fliers behavior tells concerned about Sunday flier yet Sunday flier makes up greatest portion hobby Without hobby would never survive dont believe competitionoriented modeler has special needs Sunday flier anything think its other way around Competition fliers seen competition week few days before competition during competition nothing club sure dont help field maintenance course exceptions also may see out now overall its Sunday flier thats always out hanging around field doing doing what believe hobby about people love airplanes love fly Nostalgia beautiful word dont think competition fliers understand its full meaning So special need Yes Mr Haught arrogance elitism hobby mountains What can about Live hope have just mere handful sir real world Keep up good work Enjoy reading column need insight outside world Manuel V Ornelas Hayward California March 1995 157 Annuaj BIG 1995 4IO SWAP flEE 4130 AUCTION WESTERN FLYERS R/C SPRflGFIELD 1E QIAHA TABLES $5 IN ADVANCE $750 AT DOOR FULL 8 OVER 300 ATTENDED 94 CHEAP FOOD & DRINKS RAFFLES-FUN- GREAT S NOKE IMF BOB BOUMSTEIN 10970 MARCY PLAZA OMAHA NE 68154 PH 402-334-0122 FAX402 334-4173
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/03
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NEED RIC AccEssoRiEs FLY TO HITEC RCD FOR ALL YOUR ACCESSORY NEEDS 6 Y harness 7351# 6 Buffered Y harness 7354# 12 Aileron Extension 7345# 24 Aileron Extension 7346# 6 Buffered Servo Conn 7356# LIILI 9 Male Servo Conn 7342# 9 Female shown 7343# Switch Harness w/Battery & Clip 72 15# Please specify connector type orderi ng Part #followed Airt J Fut 8 Hitec/RCD & JR ALSO AVAILABLE 50 ft Bulk Servo Wire 3001 Rubber Ducky Antenna 1125 Flight Freserver w/Velero 8480 hitec RCD 10729 Wheatlands Ave #C Santee CA 92071-2883 619 258-4940 Letters tc th Editor believe emphasis recruiting youth hobby expressed January issue misdirected am dismayed thought should try get young people interested model building flying model airplanes because otherwise variety modeloriented merchandise presently available us already hobby will dwindle very altruistic first model airplane solid-balsa Martin B-b bomber received birthday third grade 1932 mother tried help understand some unfamiliar terms such fuselage empennage beyond no help except always encouraged building models because knew was out trouble model airplane builder flier grammar school never met other model airplane enthusiasts until Naval Air Corps never wavered love hobby believe Little League syndrome has drummed youth unable investigate new skills fields individually should help asked should let initiating 1930s airplanes rare romantic Today commonplace may time recognize model airplane building hobby has peaked normal decline Now live age instant gratification afflicted will probably wish spend time necessary learn build fly models still have enterprising mindset will find own field interest have already expressed interest model aviation ones should encourage JW Juechter East Greenwich Rhode Island T-Bird Ive AMA about five years now Whats Thunderbird ask question two reasons Im interested two its readily apparent look through RC Modeler Model Airplane News Model Aviation see plenty mail-order outfits catering sport flier RC what about catalog featuring lesser known branches sport want build 1hA Texaco R/C assistwhere find kit Dont say local hobby shopits hour 15 minutes away Ive read lament magazine about lack young fliers hobby enter AMA should offer counter-culture catalog contains control line kits free flight kits Electric kits 112A Texaco kits rubber-power kits catapult gliders etc would take orders clear through manufacturers cut us catalog should seen youth magazines like Boys Lfe could sell AMA specialsthe AMA Cub CL special engine kit lines etc father wants build 40- 50-inch wing span Electric trainer RC Look through aforementioned magazines find good quality kit good motor small Old-Timer Master Airscrew power unit would probably know its available would inexpensive way young person get RC available catalog would fill bill Another idea would have annual issue Model Aviation would feature manufacturers products offer issue year round other magazines would gladly pay $5-s 10 complete catalog instead $2-$5 10 catalogs know does entirely pertain free-flight thought might receptive Whats Thunderbird can see other free-fighters want 12A Texaco assist go Thank consideration Rick Ryder Danielsville Georgia PS Haught Corner great Rick think youre referring T Bird Russ Hansen design 1950s Its now flown Nostalgia FF events has kitted Campbells Custom Kits Michigan What Its About few big-time modelers dont realize RC aeromodeling isnt about winning awards Its about belonging club place youre recognized can feel good about yourself Its serious business Its can go out shoot bull continued page 94 6 Model Aviation irected Emphasis Manufador Fuel Kits Prods Hobn dusk PL US FOR THE Q-500 RACER WEAPON$8000MODEL FUEL P&a1t$flt Pr shpod 601 Sna 751 Mn Pte V-WEAPON5%700 S. G-FORCE10%800 Pr.Sa.dVane 15%900 La. fib Of. Pa Ps51pd Balsa20%1050 Pan22%1100 ULTRA ViE RACING 1EELS $1000 pr30%1250 * f0 ftJJJfl7% C4STOR *nDEF4M* * APfl7 RUSTANTI WEAR BLANKET PROCESS PHONE ORDERS 1 800-788 -4856 lIT TLAIFO 909 877-4856 Fax 909 8774857 CO 45T COMPOSITES 12360 BssflnRdS 50 SandIa Cucmonga 1739 five minutes can upgrade stan dard Futaba Airtronics servos ball bearing servos new EMS Ball Bearing Conversion Kit New case tops accurately molded super tough glass filled fuel-proof Celcon include top quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaft * Stops case top and/or plastic bushing wear * Prevents output gear shaft shimmy * Reduces friction improves servo centering * Enhances performance airplanes boats & cars * Mandatory helicopter servos * Free output arm provided case top * Guaranteed against breakage year * Why pay $3995 $2995 BBC-1Fits FUTABA 528/S 128 538/S 138 orS48/S148 Servos set 4$2595 BBC-2As above set I$695 BBC-3Fits AIRTRONICS 94102 Servos set 4$2595 BBC-4As above set I$695 BBC-5Ball Bearing Only JR 501 507 RCDAPOLLO 05 10 FOCUS HS300 HS500 ACE330342 342HS TOWER IS-SI Servos set 4$1995 Add $300 Shipping Handling orders 714 692-1393 Info Only California Residents Add 775% Sales Tax Yorba800 845-8978 Orders Only MASTERCARD Accepted Letters Continued page 6 good friends Its laughing mistakes cheering victories Its helping beginner helping him through milestone watching him solo himself few modelers fly reason winning feel missing out best pan hobby Dave Carmichael Boulder Colorado Help Wanted Im writing ask suggestions might offer search set plans Skylark 56 sportlpatternlRC model once manufactured Carl Goldberg Models now out production wrote Goldberg Co back inquire about plans informed storage available However later wrote Mr Bill Winter about model referred office Model Aviation photocopied enclosure indicates Id appreciate positive leads could possibly offer finding plans Skylark Im particularly interested building twin-engined version aircraft advertised kit market Thanks terrific aviation magazine Philip C McNamara Santa Clara Cahfornia Nats Comments view Nats has always pretty much now Nats has never true national championships mainly because dont have anything able Features Include Proven performer Fox 45BB RC has maintained its reputation power durability Now comes equipped new Fox E-Z adjust single needle carburetor Extremely user friendly Also available Fox optional quiet muffler additional charge Flies 40 60 size airplanes SERVICE IS OUR MOTTO! in-house repair time instances 48 hours less FOX MANUFACTURING COMPANY 5305 TOWSON AVENUE SMITH ARKANSAS 72901 PHONE 501 646-1656 501 646-1757 94 Model Aviation compete except AMA member pay entry fees show up fly think should some sort pre competition elimination contests some type qualifications required similar FAI programs look winners 1994 Nats will give impression really national contest would appear 80% winners Texas neighboring states know some great aircraft modelers Texas sure dont represent 80% national modelers Naturally live close will always majority competitors has always way agree think something should done simplify Nats fewer events make less costly think would great host Nats Muncie 1996 1995 will Northwest will prove Northwest competition truly national competition Model aviation great bobby have benefitted greatly contacts modelers aspects hobby learned lot engineering kid feel relationships now past has done much help morally other ways really cant express what has meant wish some way could something benefit hobby much has done No have never won Nats trophy came close winning felt winner just being involved Therefore could ever need anything help out Im available Thanks doing such good job & allowing put two cents Jim Perdue Ga/latin Tennessee Nats slowly deteriorating point show up [and] fly flight can go home firstplace trophy Most dedicated modelers would hide type trophy fear ridicule fellow modelers situation having events canceled last minute after preparing serious competition year National champion hab have just won over happened mediocre modeler enters just because lives near Nats site year point generate some discussion within AMA membership attempt change method Nats contests possible reduction yearly expense Nats its present form nothing large local contest attended mostly local fliers well-heeled can afford lengthy trips motel bills year possibly leaving much better builders fliers languish home due lack major funds Now nitpick sort scenario apart will 1 Each district conducts series local zone area contests category modelers expense contestant must fly minimum three contests accumulative score 2 The winners contests will go biennial district contest also modelers expense except entry fee 3 The winners of eleven district contests go Nats same biennial year designated national flying site AMA expense competition between eleven best part great country winner biennial national flying site contest Indiana California Florida wherever would true national champion would have won out over best district would something proud rather Continued page 131 Largest Inventories Miniature Bearings Remote Control Models Cars ks nes s es copters E 3 Complete Product Unes Premium Ultra-Seal frictionless sealed maintenance-free beatings Econo-Power beatings precisionengineered strength durability High Speed high heat engine bearings N Huge Inventory Standard US Metnc Beatings E Low Pnces Fast Delivery N TollFree Number Easy Ordering U Dealer Programs Available Ask Boca Bearings local hobby shop Call 4071 998-0004 Toll-free USA 800 332-3256 Toll-free Canada 800 553-3256 Or Fax Order 4071998-0119 send $300 catalog Name Address CityState ____ Zip Send Boca Bearing Dept C e 2304 7t4t W Palmetto Par* Rd Autos FL 33433 S TATE-OF-ThE#T TECH NOLOGY ATA PRICEYOV CAN APPRECLATE Genesis state-of-the-art all-composite molded vacuum bagged model designed thermal duration competition Synergy F3B models highly competitive evelything thermal duration slope racing Limited time pricing Genesis $449 Synergy Ill $599 Synergy 91 $549 SB/XC $749 Evolution 2 Meter Now Available $395 Available exclusively Slegers InternatIonal 201 366-0880 RnR Products 1120 Wrigley Way Milpitas CA 95035 946-4751 March 1995 95 Letters Continued page 95 present ridiculous situation realize change form would prevent modeler observing other categories competition actually competing what finding national champion attending gawking party also realize letter will raise ire modelers letters retaliation will flow like junk mail remember got think about didnt Rich Herrmann Pensacola Florida Cabbage Patch Nationals friend Peterborough club England has purchased years subscription Model Aviation mag Im now third monththanks really enjoyable magazine covering sports activities single readgreat [Enclosed] details now famous all-control-line Cabbage Patch Nationals June 4 1995 called because number competitions pack relatively small field Any members may have vacation planned June 1995 would made very welcome visit us spectate fly address telephone fax numbers shown information sheet Brian Lever 3 Park Peakirk Peterbo rough England PE6 7NG Good Work would like join others have recently noticed magazine has become much easier read Thank December issue came equipped table contents Roundup section things listed improvements reader survey last few issues also devoid usual leapfrogging weve come expect trust will continue path enlightenment allow great material cover perused ease seven model aircraft mags receive MA usually got read last mostly because dense segmented would often find great material chore follow thought completion Now can turn favorite sections read first like other six mags finish cover-to-cover time allows Keep up good work Boysza II Men Joe R Chovan North Syracuse New York Im new hobby soloed May 1993 first plane build Spectra glider Ultimate 10-3005 second Continued page 141 visaBJrn/c ELECTRONICS Obechi Large Sheets Please call 509-548-5201 send SASE 12306 Bergstrasse Leavenworth WA 98826 Most Excitement Model Aviation Kit feature month Expires 2-28-95 Thermal ThingTM Sport Thermal Glider 71-in span 430 in2 16 oz fast building balsa const complete info send us long SASE Send us this ad orig receipt box end label receive $4 rebate _LI4 ruture nights 1995 gTM 1256 Prescott Ave Sunnyvale CA 94089 405735-5260 Voice/Fax E-mail KWING@AOL COM L1 March 1995 131 TEXAS R/C MODELERS 230 W Parker Rd Piano Tx 75075 214 422-5386 SAJTO SPECIALS FA-45SSiflOgsFA-BSGKZ3995A-13OTDP59995 FA-SO19295FA-BOGK26595FA-300T78995 FA-6521595FA-91S27995FA-60T54495 FA-8023495FA-120S33995FA-lOOT49995 FA-50G121495FA-150-S44495FA-325R149995 PLUS SIIPPt4G kC HACLHG P & P ENTERPRISES 230 W Parker Rd Piano Tx 75075 214 422-5386 AUTHORIZED SAJTO REPAiR Solto Port WE HAVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN RC AT WE 1466 windward dr mason ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 Nominations due AMA Hall Fame Established 1969 AMA Hall Fame honors men women have made significant contributions hobby/sport model aviation list members long distinguished others yet Hall worthy induction Any AMA member can submit Hall Fame nomination Consider nominating persons has positive impact some facet aeromodeling nomination form call write Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters Deadline nominations March 31 1995 Letters Continued page 131 Carl Goldberg kit went together lot easier expected however did weigh little heavier box said 7I/28l/2 lb weighs 1512 lb engine YS 120 AC Don Harris smoke system 100 dB horn activated mercury switch dive Barbie pilot head turns servo control right hand waves Some weight comes extra batteries horn oil pump Im using JR 347 radio 1/4 scale servos rudder elevator two servos wing ailerons switches charging jacks oil control valve fuel oil filling connections vent tubes hidden behind panel right side fuselageno tubes hanging out friend Glenn Hand did honors test flying because Im good enough pilot yet have 379 hours building never flew tail-dragger before did super job did plane flew just like supposed did everything loop knife-edge outside circle rolls like wire inverted same upright said engine 16 x 8 prop would climb stars thrilling feeling see fly good will glad am good enough pilot fly myself Vince Boysza Redding California Youth Issue almost jumped joy saw read special youth issue lam 15 years old am flying Telemaster 40 glad read about other youths hobby Most people picture youths beginners read about some notable achievements happening younger members Keep mind beginners arent always youths youths arent always beginners think Beginners Only section terrific will give issue some other beginners know issue Model Aviation seems getting better better Keep up great work Marten Beels Grand Rapids Michigan January issue just great like how-to articles better Bill Ludwig Tacoma Washington Most Important Tool Mr Costlows article sandpaper polishing MA January 1995 long overdue certainly subject should repeated intervals would like offer improvement classic rubbing compound Rubbing compound seems leave oily film hard removeespecially orange colored compound Instead have found rottenstone mixed water much easier remove finer rubbing compound leaves brilliant shine Rottenstone powder available dealers specialize fine furniture refinishing use polish new violins bows Floyd E Carter Los Altos California Wants Peer Involvement became involved RC flying about two years ago 13 believe best hobby around Only its discouraging see other fliers old guys much experienced am Theres no talk level few years would great get together club field go flying weekends bunch kids problem theres shortage kids flying kids know modeling however have trouble staying interested because low incomes way friends can get other kids hobby successfully would greatly appreciate ideas suggestions achieve Dave Sandilands 53 Rollstone Ave West Sayville NY 11796-1304 Control Surface Flutter As avid modeler P-38 enthusiast feel compelled write following Reference October 1994 issue Model Aviation H Carlin Hulick s article Control Surface Putter subsequent Dec 1994 Letter Editor Mr David Pace Mr Pace correct elevator mass balance weights did solve P-38 empennage flutter problem during high-speed dives Model wind tunnel testing revealed cause flutter buffeting effected flow across wing/main fuselage root joint As Mr Pace stated September 1941 solid fix fitting wing-root fillets cannot fault engineers going mass balance weights Mr Pace also stated bigger problem termed compressibility tuck dives altitude 30-35000 feet high speeds 300 320 mph approx 500 mph true air speed approx 68 Mach turbulent air shock wave negated lifting force wing airfoil increasing nose-down attitude regardless pilot effort recover control until altitudes approximately 20000 feet below reached compressibility problem solved incorporation electrically lowered dive-flap dive-brake underside wing adjacent wing root outboard booms approximately 1/3 wing chord back leading edge flap approximately 4/2 feet length about 10 inches width deployed preferably prior high-speed high-altitude dive induced nose-up attitude restore normal wing lifting forces Although compressibility dive-flap production fitted until P-39J models thereafter retrofit program P-38s overseas anticipated during 1944 might mentioned P-38 ouffit served early 1942 1945 82nd Fighter group held some pilots lived high-altitude dive problem still helped set maintain record highest-scoring fighter group tbe MTO Tom Abberger Angola Indiana PS have no complaints against MA AMA read other magazines study Model Aviation Help Disabled Several years ago read article reported work done few members flying club help disabled boy fly trainer transmitter modified use sip & puff controls am sure article appeared Model Aviation some other modeling publication Because am interested working disabled children adults would like continue expand efforts reported article modelers have currenfly performing custom RC system modifications allow use disabled would appreciate hearing Mare ARF Discussion Ken Rusnok Box 471763 Tulsa OK 74147 letter response Ali Khanis opinion ARFs personally have enjoyed building planes either kit plans However some people exciting part hobby conquering gravity something control agree Mr Khanis satisfaction sense accomplishment flying plane has spent nights building himself However beginners including myself re-kit planes least once after unscheduled landing two could very frustrating beginner see work time destroyed Further cases beginner has no kit-building expenence start Continued page 157 March 1995 141 PH317-637-1 493 Open Set up 8 AM Open public 9 AM 1 PM Areas modeling welcome Tables $10 halt tables available SponsorINDY SPORTLINERS Letters Continued page 141 fly ARF can learn things like flying skills control adjustments effects CG Hopefully beginner will also meet decent person can teach building skills next project final comment Mr Khani own AMA members should encourage forms safe flight no matter what type aircraft choose fly Jon Yarger Rohnert Park California Jumpin Geo returned very nice flying session today felt must write tell about plane plane am referring Jumping Geo built Model Aviation plans sent plans started building shortly after received Unfortunately just finished 1994 flying season built plane pretty close construction article slight changes used Fox 40 bushing engine Futaba attack radio gear microservo first flights bit touchy once practiced plane really came alive really enjoy flying other club members like watching Thanks author John Hunton MA made plane possible Sam Kaplitz Johnstown Pennsylvania Thanks note thanks enjoyment have brought over years too enlightenment through fine technical articles example recent piece music wire informative No other magazine other field brings reader such monthly wealth information instruction Now am returning models because vision sharp required fullsize airplanes am partial Electric flight have ordered plans Kopskis REVOLT have member AMA almost quarter century During time have noticed interest model making decline too bad much competition leisure time now attention span youngsters long young keep up good work encouraging young people Aircraft-model experience opinion great way expose kids important disciplines will need know Good luck keep up good work organization magazine both first-rate M G Heller Houston Texas Helping Others have member AMA approximately 14 years started flying RC back 1958 Bonner servos reed receiver built J-3 Cub tried teach myself fly because no club around couldnt find anyone help Needless say wrecked Cub end RC career least time being After raising family heart attack decided needed something less strenuous spare time 1982 time found club first built another J-3 Cub Would believe no would help fly No matter asked said couldnt help club didnt have instructors either afraid wreck plane competentI dont know Finally succeeded getting daring member help taught fly soloed two months later Incidentally purchased Futaba proportional radio system now friend liked decided no would ever lack help club first instructor club sometimes would have seven students given weekend Sometimes wouldnt have time fly own airplane busy year later instructors program going 12 instructors time After reading article [The Haught Corner] October 1994 Model Aviation astounded read couldnt believe what some readers putting up out real world Arrogance elitism runs rampant great hobby believe wrote ten members club banded together flying some farmers pasture Have ever thought IMAA doesnt have contests per se have fun-flys people also banded together form own club because arrogance elitism some club members used fly cant have hobby strictly fun friendships people like yourself flying prizes glory two just dont mix going out fun youre going out blood competitive spirit discipline necessary achieve attain goal will allow have relationship hobbyist goal have fun sake having fun fun flier loves airplanes love competition fun flier will build certain model because loves model could never afford real builds model will never enter contest flies model because its very beautiful watch fly doesnt care wont snap rolls inverted flight anything spectacular doesnt care better flier is out see creation fly just like Wright brothers did first flight state competition-oriented modeler especially sensitive complaints about contest fliers behavior tells concerned about Sunday flier yet Sunday flier makes up greatest portion hobby Without hobby would never survive dont believe competitionoriented modeler has special needs Sunday flier anything think its other way around Competition fliers seen competition week few days before competition during competition nothing club sure dont help field maintenance course exceptions also may see out now overall its Sunday flier thats always out hanging around field doing doing what believe hobby about people love airplanes love fly Nostalgia beautiful word dont think competition fliers understand its full meaning So special need Yes Mr Haught arrogance elitism hobby mountains What can about Live hope have just mere handful sir real world Keep up good work Enjoy reading column need insight outside world Manuel V Ornelas Hayward California March 1995 157 Annuaj BIG 1995 4IO SWAP flEE 4130 AUCTION WESTERN FLYERS R/C SPRflGFIELD 1E QIAHA TABLES $5 IN ADVANCE $750 AT DOOR FULL 8 OVER 300 ATTENDED 94 CHEAP FOOD & DRINKS RAFFLES-FUN- GREAT S NOKE IMF BOB BOUMSTEIN 10970 MARCY PLAZA OMAHA NE 68154 PH 402-334-0122 FAX402 334-4173
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/03
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NEED RIC AccEssoRiEs FLY TO HITEC RCD FOR ALL YOUR ACCESSORY NEEDS 6 Y harness 7351# 6 Buffered Y harness 7354# 12 Aileron Extension 7345# 24 Aileron Extension 7346# 6 Buffered Servo Conn 7356# LIILI 9 Male Servo Conn 7342# 9 Female shown 7343# Switch Harness w/Battery & Clip 72 15# Please specify connector type orderi ng Part #followed Airt J Fut 8 Hitec/RCD & JR ALSO AVAILABLE 50 ft Bulk Servo Wire 3001 Rubber Ducky Antenna 1125 Flight Freserver w/Velero 8480 hitec RCD 10729 Wheatlands Ave #C Santee CA 92071-2883 619 258-4940 Letters tc th Editor believe emphasis recruiting youth hobby expressed January issue misdirected am dismayed thought should try get young people interested model building flying model airplanes because otherwise variety modeloriented merchandise presently available us already hobby will dwindle very altruistic first model airplane solid-balsa Martin B-b bomber received birthday third grade 1932 mother tried help understand some unfamiliar terms such fuselage empennage beyond no help except always encouraged building models because knew was out trouble model airplane builder flier grammar school never met other model airplane enthusiasts until Naval Air Corps never wavered love hobby believe Little League syndrome has drummed youth unable investigate new skills fields individually should help asked should let initiating 1930s airplanes rare romantic Today commonplace may time recognize model airplane building hobby has peaked normal decline Now live age instant gratification afflicted will probably wish spend time necessary learn build fly models still have enterprising mindset will find own field interest have already expressed interest model aviation ones should encourage JW Juechter East Greenwich Rhode Island T-Bird Ive AMA about five years now Whats Thunderbird ask question two reasons Im interested two its readily apparent look through RC Modeler Model Airplane News Model Aviation see plenty mail-order outfits catering sport flier RC what about catalog featuring lesser known branches sport want build 1hA Texaco R/C assistwhere find kit Dont say local hobby shopits hour 15 minutes away Ive read lament magazine about lack young fliers hobby enter AMA should offer counter-culture catalog contains control line kits free flight kits Electric kits 112A Texaco kits rubber-power kits catapult gliders etc would take orders clear through manufacturers cut us catalog should seen youth magazines like Boys Lfe could sell AMA specialsthe AMA Cub CL special engine kit lines etc father wants build 40- 50-inch wing span Electric trainer RC Look through aforementioned magazines find good quality kit good motor small Old-Timer Master Airscrew power unit would probably know its available would inexpensive way young person get RC available catalog would fill bill Another idea would have annual issue Model Aviation would feature manufacturers products offer issue year round other magazines would gladly pay $5-s 10 complete catalog instead $2-$5 10 catalogs know does entirely pertain free-flight thought might receptive Whats Thunderbird can see other free-fighters want 12A Texaco assist go Thank consideration Rick Ryder Danielsville Georgia PS Haught Corner great Rick think youre referring T Bird Russ Hansen design 1950s Its now flown Nostalgia FF events has kitted Campbells Custom Kits Michigan What Its About few big-time modelers dont realize RC aeromodeling isnt about winning awards Its about belonging club place youre recognized can feel good about yourself Its serious business Its can go out shoot bull continued page 94 6 Model Aviation irected Emphasis Manufador Fuel Kits Prods Hobn dusk PL US FOR THE Q-500 RACER WEAPON$8000MODEL FUEL P&a1t$flt Pr shpod 601 Sna 751 Mn Pte V-WEAPON5%700 S. G-FORCE10%800 Pr.Sa.dVane 15%900 La. fib Of. Pa Ps51pd Balsa20%1050 Pan22%1100 ULTRA ViE RACING 1EELS $1000 pr30%1250 * f0 ftJJJfl7% C4STOR *nDEF4M* * APfl7 RUSTANTI WEAR BLANKET PROCESS PHONE ORDERS 1 800-788 -4856 lIT TLAIFO 909 877-4856 Fax 909 8774857 CO 45T COMPOSITES 12360 BssflnRdS 50 SandIa Cucmonga 1739 five minutes can upgrade stan dard Futaba Airtronics servos ball bearing servos new EMS Ball Bearing Conversion Kit New case tops accurately molded super tough glass filled fuel-proof Celcon include top quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaft * Stops case top and/or plastic bushing wear * Prevents output gear shaft shimmy * Reduces friction improves servo centering * Enhances performance airplanes boats & cars * Mandatory helicopter servos * Free output arm provided case top * Guaranteed against breakage year * Why pay $3995 $2995 BBC-1Fits FUTABA 528/S 128 538/S 138 orS48/S148 Servos set 4$2595 BBC-2As above set I$695 BBC-3Fits AIRTRONICS 94102 Servos set 4$2595 BBC-4As above set I$695 BBC-5Ball Bearing Only JR 501 507 RCDAPOLLO 05 10 FOCUS HS300 HS500 ACE330342 342HS TOWER IS-SI Servos set 4$1995 Add $300 Shipping Handling orders 714 692-1393 Info Only California Residents Add 775% Sales Tax Yorba800 845-8978 Orders Only MASTERCARD Accepted Letters Continued page 6 good friends Its laughing mistakes cheering victories Its helping beginner helping him through milestone watching him solo himself few modelers fly reason winning feel missing out best pan hobby Dave Carmichael Boulder Colorado Help Wanted Im writing ask suggestions might offer search set plans Skylark 56 sportlpatternlRC model once manufactured Carl Goldberg Models now out production wrote Goldberg Co back inquire about plans informed storage available However later wrote Mr Bill Winter about model referred office Model Aviation photocopied enclosure indicates Id appreciate positive leads could possibly offer finding plans Skylark Im particularly interested building twin-engined version aircraft advertised kit market Thanks terrific aviation magazine Philip C McNamara Santa Clara Cahfornia Nats Comments view Nats has always pretty much now Nats has never true national championships mainly because dont have anything able Features Include Proven performer Fox 45BB RC has maintained its reputation power durability Now comes equipped new Fox E-Z adjust single needle carburetor Extremely user friendly Also available Fox optional quiet muffler additional charge Flies 40 60 size airplanes SERVICE IS OUR MOTTO! in-house repair time instances 48 hours less FOX MANUFACTURING COMPANY 5305 TOWSON AVENUE SMITH ARKANSAS 72901 PHONE 501 646-1656 501 646-1757 94 Model Aviation compete except AMA member pay entry fees show up fly think should some sort pre competition elimination contests some type qualifications required similar FAI programs look winners 1994 Nats will give impression really national contest would appear 80% winners Texas neighboring states know some great aircraft modelers Texas sure dont represent 80% national modelers Naturally live close will always majority competitors has always way agree think something should done simplify Nats fewer events make less costly think would great host Nats Muncie 1996 1995 will Northwest will prove Northwest competition truly national competition Model aviation great bobby have benefitted greatly contacts modelers aspects hobby learned lot engineering kid feel relationships now past has done much help morally other ways really cant express what has meant wish some way could something benefit hobby much has done No have never won Nats trophy came close winning felt winner just being involved Therefore could ever need anything help out Im available Thanks doing such good job & allowing put two cents Jim Perdue Ga/latin Tennessee Nats slowly deteriorating point show up [and] fly flight can go home firstplace trophy Most dedicated modelers would hide type trophy fear ridicule fellow modelers situation having events canceled last minute after preparing serious competition year National champion hab have just won over happened mediocre modeler enters just because lives near Nats site year point generate some discussion within AMA membership attempt change method Nats contests possible reduction yearly expense Nats its present form nothing large local contest attended mostly local fliers well-heeled can afford lengthy trips motel bills year possibly leaving much better builders fliers languish home due lack major funds Now nitpick sort scenario apart will 1 Each district conducts series local zone area contests category modelers expense contestant must fly minimum three contests accumulative score 2 The winners contests will go biennial district contest also modelers expense except entry fee 3 The winners of eleven district contests go Nats same biennial year designated national flying site AMA expense competition between eleven best part great country winner biennial national flying site contest Indiana California Florida wherever would true national champion would have won out over best district would something proud rather Continued page 131 Largest Inventories Miniature Bearings Remote Control Models Cars ks nes s es copters E 3 Complete Product Unes Premium Ultra-Seal frictionless sealed maintenance-free beatings Econo-Power beatings precisionengineered strength durability High Speed high heat engine bearings N Huge Inventory Standard US Metnc Beatings E Low Pnces Fast Delivery N TollFree Number Easy Ordering U Dealer Programs Available Ask Boca Bearings local hobby shop Call 4071 998-0004 Toll-free USA 800 332-3256 Toll-free Canada 800 553-3256 Or Fax Order 4071998-0119 send $300 catalog Name Address CityState ____ Zip Send Boca Bearing Dept C e 2304 7t4t W Palmetto Par* Rd Autos FL 33433 S TATE-OF-ThE#T TECH NOLOGY ATA PRICEYOV CAN APPRECLATE Genesis state-of-the-art all-composite molded vacuum bagged model designed thermal duration competition Synergy F3B models highly competitive evelything thermal duration slope racing Limited time pricing Genesis $449 Synergy Ill $599 Synergy 91 $549 SB/XC $749 Evolution 2 Meter Now Available $395 Available exclusively Slegers InternatIonal 201 366-0880 RnR Products 1120 Wrigley Way Milpitas CA 95035 946-4751 March 1995 95 Letters Continued page 95 present ridiculous situation realize change form would prevent modeler observing other categories competition actually competing what finding national champion attending gawking party also realize letter will raise ire modelers letters retaliation will flow like junk mail remember got think about didnt Rich Herrmann Pensacola Florida Cabbage Patch Nationals friend Peterborough club England has purchased years subscription Model Aviation mag Im now third monththanks really enjoyable magazine covering sports activities single readgreat [Enclosed] details now famous all-control-line Cabbage Patch Nationals June 4 1995 called because number competitions pack relatively small field Any members may have vacation planned June 1995 would made very welcome visit us spectate fly address telephone fax numbers shown information sheet Brian Lever 3 Park Peakirk Peterbo rough England PE6 7NG Good Work would like join others have recently noticed magazine has become much easier read Thank December issue came equipped table contents Roundup section things listed improvements reader survey last few issues also devoid usual leapfrogging weve come expect trust will continue path enlightenment allow great material cover perused ease seven model aircraft mags receive MA usually got read last mostly because dense segmented would often find great material chore follow thought completion Now can turn favorite sections read first like other six mags finish cover-to-cover time allows Keep up good work Boysza II Men Joe R Chovan North Syracuse New York Im new hobby soloed May 1993 first plane build Spectra glider Ultimate 10-3005 second Continued page 141 visaBJrn/c ELECTRONICS Obechi Large Sheets Please call 509-548-5201 send SASE 12306 Bergstrasse Leavenworth WA 98826 Most Excitement Model Aviation Kit feature month Expires 2-28-95 Thermal ThingTM Sport Thermal Glider 71-in span 430 in2 16 oz fast building balsa const complete info send us long SASE Send us this ad orig receipt box end label receive $4 rebate _LI4 ruture nights 1995 gTM 1256 Prescott Ave Sunnyvale CA 94089 405735-5260 Voice/Fax E-mail KWING@AOL COM L1 March 1995 131 TEXAS R/C MODELERS 230 W Parker Rd Piano Tx 75075 214 422-5386 SAJTO SPECIALS FA-45SSiflOgsFA-BSGKZ3995A-13OTDP59995 FA-SO19295FA-BOGK26595FA-300T78995 FA-6521595FA-91S27995FA-60T54495 FA-8023495FA-120S33995FA-lOOT49995 FA-50G121495FA-150-S44495FA-325R149995 PLUS SIIPPt4G kC HACLHG P & P ENTERPRISES 230 W Parker Rd Piano Tx 75075 214 422-5386 AUTHORIZED SAJTO REPAiR Solto Port WE HAVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN RC AT WE 1466 windward dr mason ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 Nominations due AMA Hall Fame Established 1969 AMA Hall Fame honors men women have made significant contributions hobby/sport model aviation list members long distinguished others yet Hall worthy induction Any AMA member can submit Hall Fame nomination Consider nominating persons has positive impact some facet aeromodeling nomination form call write Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters Deadline nominations March 31 1995 Letters Continued page 131 Carl Goldberg kit went together lot easier expected however did weigh little heavier box said 7I/28l/2 lb weighs 1512 lb engine YS 120 AC Don Harris smoke system 100 dB horn activated mercury switch dive Barbie pilot head turns servo control right hand waves Some weight comes extra batteries horn oil pump Im using JR 347 radio 1/4 scale servos rudder elevator two servos wing ailerons switches charging jacks oil control valve fuel oil filling connections vent tubes hidden behind panel right side fuselageno tubes hanging out friend Glenn Hand did honors test flying because Im good enough pilot yet have 379 hours building never flew tail-dragger before did super job did plane flew just like supposed did everything loop knife-edge outside circle rolls like wire inverted same upright said engine 16 x 8 prop would climb stars thrilling feeling see fly good will glad am good enough pilot fly myself Vince Boysza Redding California Youth Issue almost jumped joy saw read special youth issue lam 15 years old am flying Telemaster 40 glad read about other youths hobby Most people picture youths beginners read about some notable achievements happening younger members Keep mind beginners arent always youths youths arent always beginners think Beginners Only section terrific will give issue some other beginners know issue Model Aviation seems getting better better Keep up great work Marten Beels Grand Rapids Michigan January issue just great like how-to articles better Bill Ludwig Tacoma Washington Most Important Tool Mr Costlows article sandpaper polishing MA January 1995 long overdue certainly subject should repeated intervals would like offer improvement classic rubbing compound Rubbing compound seems leave oily film hard removeespecially orange colored compound Instead have found rottenstone mixed water much easier remove finer rubbing compound leaves brilliant shine Rottenstone powder available dealers specialize fine furniture refinishing use polish new violins bows Floyd E Carter Los Altos California Wants Peer Involvement became involved RC flying about two years ago 13 believe best hobby around Only its discouraging see other fliers old guys much experienced am Theres no talk level few years would great get together club field go flying weekends bunch kids problem theres shortage kids flying kids know modeling however have trouble staying interested because low incomes way friends can get other kids hobby successfully would greatly appreciate ideas suggestions achieve Dave Sandilands 53 Rollstone Ave West Sayville NY 11796-1304 Control Surface Flutter As avid modeler P-38 enthusiast feel compelled write following Reference October 1994 issue Model Aviation H Carlin Hulick s article Control Surface Putter subsequent Dec 1994 Letter Editor Mr David Pace Mr Pace correct elevator mass balance weights did solve P-38 empennage flutter problem during high-speed dives Model wind tunnel testing revealed cause flutter buffeting effected flow across wing/main fuselage root joint As Mr Pace stated September 1941 solid fix fitting wing-root fillets cannot fault engineers going mass balance weights Mr Pace also stated bigger problem termed compressibility tuck dives altitude 30-35000 feet high speeds 300 320 mph approx 500 mph true air speed approx 68 Mach turbulent air shock wave negated lifting force wing airfoil increasing nose-down attitude regardless pilot effort recover control until altitudes approximately 20000 feet below reached compressibility problem solved incorporation electrically lowered dive-flap dive-brake underside wing adjacent wing root outboard booms approximately 1/3 wing chord back leading edge flap approximately 4/2 feet length about 10 inches width deployed preferably prior high-speed high-altitude dive induced nose-up attitude restore normal wing lifting forces Although compressibility dive-flap production fitted until P-39J models thereafter retrofit program P-38s overseas anticipated during 1944 might mentioned P-38 ouffit served early 1942 1945 82nd Fighter group held some pilots lived high-altitude dive problem still helped set maintain record highest-scoring fighter group tbe MTO Tom Abberger Angola Indiana PS have no complaints against MA AMA read other magazines study Model Aviation Help Disabled Several years ago read article reported work done few members flying club help disabled boy fly trainer transmitter modified use sip & puff controls am sure article appeared Model Aviation some other modeling publication Because am interested working disabled children adults would like continue expand efforts reported article modelers have currenfly performing custom RC system modifications allow use disabled would appreciate hearing Mare ARF Discussion Ken Rusnok Box 471763 Tulsa OK 74147 letter response Ali Khanis opinion ARFs personally have enjoyed building planes either kit plans However some people exciting part hobby conquering gravity something control agree Mr Khanis satisfaction sense accomplishment flying plane has spent nights building himself However beginners including myself re-kit planes least once after unscheduled landing two could very frustrating beginner see work time destroyed Further cases beginner has no kit-building expenence start Continued page 157 March 1995 141 PH317-637-1 493 Open Set up 8 AM Open public 9 AM 1 PM Areas modeling welcome Tables $10 halt tables available SponsorINDY SPORTLINERS Letters Continued page 141 fly ARF can learn things like flying skills control adjustments effects CG Hopefully beginner will also meet decent person can teach building skills next project final comment Mr Khani own AMA members should encourage forms safe flight no matter what type aircraft choose fly Jon Yarger Rohnert Park California Jumpin Geo returned very nice flying session today felt must write tell about plane plane am referring Jumping Geo built Model Aviation plans sent plans started building shortly after received Unfortunately just finished 1994 flying season built plane pretty close construction article slight changes used Fox 40 bushing engine Futaba attack radio gear microservo first flights bit touchy once practiced plane really came alive really enjoy flying other club members like watching Thanks author John Hunton MA made plane possible Sam Kaplitz Johnstown Pennsylvania Thanks note thanks enjoyment have brought over years too enlightenment through fine technical articles example recent piece music wire informative No other magazine other field brings reader such monthly wealth information instruction Now am returning models because vision sharp required fullsize airplanes am partial Electric flight have ordered plans Kopskis REVOLT have member AMA almost quarter century During time have noticed interest model making decline too bad much competition leisure time now attention span youngsters long young keep up good work encouraging young people Aircraft-model experience opinion great way expose kids important disciplines will need know Good luck keep up good work organization magazine both first-rate M G Heller Houston Texas Helping Others have member AMA approximately 14 years started flying RC back 1958 Bonner servos reed receiver built J-3 Cub tried teach myself fly because no club around couldnt find anyone help Needless say wrecked Cub end RC career least time being After raising family heart attack decided needed something less strenuous spare time 1982 time found club first built another J-3 Cub Would believe no would help fly No matter asked said couldnt help club didnt have instructors either afraid wreck plane competentI dont know Finally succeeded getting daring member help taught fly soloed two months later Incidentally purchased Futaba proportional radio system now friend liked decided no would ever lack help club first instructor club sometimes would have seven students given weekend Sometimes wouldnt have time fly own airplane busy year later instructors program going 12 instructors time After reading article [The Haught Corner] October 1994 Model Aviation astounded read couldnt believe what some readers putting up out real world Arrogance elitism runs rampant great hobby believe wrote ten members club banded together flying some farmers pasture Have ever thought IMAA doesnt have contests per se have fun-flys people also banded together form own club because arrogance elitism some club members used fly cant have hobby strictly fun friendships people like yourself flying prizes glory two just dont mix going out fun youre going out blood competitive spirit discipline necessary achieve attain goal will allow have relationship hobbyist goal have fun sake having fun fun flier loves airplanes love competition fun flier will build certain model because loves model could never afford real builds model will never enter contest flies model because its very beautiful watch fly doesnt care wont snap rolls inverted flight anything spectacular doesnt care better flier is out see creation fly just like Wright brothers did first flight state competition-oriented modeler especially sensitive complaints about contest fliers behavior tells concerned about Sunday flier yet Sunday flier makes up greatest portion hobby Without hobby would never survive dont believe competitionoriented modeler has special needs Sunday flier anything think its other way around Competition fliers seen competition week few days before competition during competition nothing club sure dont help field maintenance course exceptions also may see out now overall its Sunday flier thats always out hanging around field doing doing what believe hobby about people love airplanes love fly Nostalgia beautiful word dont think competition fliers understand its full meaning So special need Yes Mr Haught arrogance elitism hobby mountains What can about Live hope have just mere handful sir real world Keep up good work Enjoy reading column need insight outside world Manuel V Ornelas Hayward California March 1995 157 Annuaj BIG 1995 4IO SWAP flEE 4130 AUCTION WESTERN FLYERS R/C SPRflGFIELD 1E QIAHA TABLES $5 IN ADVANCE $750 AT DOOR FULL 8 OVER 300 ATTENDED 94 CHEAP FOOD & DRINKS RAFFLES-FUN- GREAT S NOKE IMF BOB BOUMSTEIN 10970 MARCY PLAZA OMAHA NE 68154 PH 402-334-0122 FAX402 334-4173
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Thanks terrific aviation magazine Philip C McNamara Santa Clara Cahfornia Nats Comments view Nats has always pretty much now Nats has never true national championships mainly because dont have anything able Features Include Proven performer Fox 45BB RC has maintained its reputation power durability Now comes equipped new Fox E-Z adjust single needle carburetor Extremely user friendly Also available Fox optional quiet muffler additional charge Flies 40 60 size airplanes SERVICE IS OUR MOTTO! in-house repair time instances 48 hours less FOX MANUFACTURING COMPANY 5305 TOWSON AVENUE SMITH ARKANSAS 72901 PHONE 501 646-1656 501 646-1757 94 Model Aviation compete except AMA member pay entry fees show up fly think should some sort pre competition elimination contests some type qualifications required similar FAI programs look winners 1994 Nats will give impression really national contest would appear 80% winners Texas neighboring states know some great aircraft modelers Texas sure dont represent 80% national modelers Naturally live close will always majority competitors has always way agree think something should done simplify Nats fewer events make less costly think would great host Nats Muncie 1996 1995 will Northwest will prove Northwest competition truly national competition Model aviation great bobby have benefitted greatly contacts modelers aspects hobby learned lot engineering kid feel relationships now past has done much help morally other ways really cant express what has meant wish some way could something benefit hobby much has done No have never won Nats trophy came close winning felt winner just being involved Therefore could ever need anything help out Im available Thanks doing such good job & allowing put two cents Jim Perdue Ga/latin Tennessee Nats slowly deteriorating point show up [and] fly flight can go home firstplace trophy Most dedicated modelers would hide type trophy fear ridicule fellow modelers situation having events canceled last minute after preparing serious competition year National champion hab have just won over happened mediocre modeler enters just because lives near Nats site year point generate some discussion within AMA membership attempt change method Nats contests possible reduction yearly expense Nats its present form nothing large local contest attended mostly local fliers well-heeled can afford lengthy trips motel bills year possibly leaving much better builders fliers languish home due lack major funds Now nitpick sort scenario apart will 1 Each district conducts series local zone area contests category modelers expense contestant must fly minimum three contests accumulative score 2 The winners contests will go biennial district contest also modelers expense except entry fee 3 The winners of eleven district contests go Nats same biennial year designated national flying site AMA expense competition between eleven best part great country winner biennial national flying site contest Indiana California Florida wherever would true national champion would have won out over best district would something proud rather Continued page 131 Largest Inventories Miniature Bearings Remote Control Models Cars ks nes s es copters E 3 Complete Product Unes Premium Ultra-Seal frictionless sealed maintenance-free beatings Econo-Power beatings precisionengineered strength durability High Speed high heat engine bearings N Huge Inventory Standard US Metnc Beatings E Low Pnces Fast Delivery N TollFree Number Easy Ordering U Dealer Programs Available Ask Boca Bearings local hobby shop Call 4071 998-0004 Toll-free USA 800 332-3256 Toll-free Canada 800 553-3256 Or Fax Order 4071998-0119 send $300 catalog Name Address CityState ____ Zip Send Boca Bearing Dept C e 2304 7t4t W Palmetto Par* Rd Autos FL 33433 S TATE-OF-ThE#T TECH NOLOGY ATA PRICEYOV CAN APPRECLATE Genesis state-of-the-art all-composite molded vacuum bagged model designed thermal duration competition Synergy F3B models highly competitive 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members may have vacation planned June 1995 would made very welcome visit us spectate fly address telephone fax numbers shown information sheet Brian Lever 3 Park Peakirk Peterbo rough England PE6 7NG Good Work would like join others have recently noticed magazine has become much easier read Thank December issue came equipped table contents Roundup section things listed improvements reader survey last few issues also devoid usual leapfrogging weve come expect trust will continue path enlightenment allow great material cover perused ease seven model aircraft mags receive MA usually got read last mostly because dense segmented would often find great material chore follow thought completion Now can turn favorite sections read first like other six mags finish cover-to-cover time allows Keep up good work Boysza II Men Joe R Chovan North Syracuse New York Im new hobby soloed May 1993 first plane build Spectra glider Ultimate 10-3005 second Continued page 141 visaBJrn/c ELECTRONICS Obechi Large Sheets Please call 509-548-5201 send SASE 12306 Bergstrasse Leavenworth WA 98826 Most Excitement Model Aviation Kit feature month Expires 2-28-95 Thermal ThingTM Sport Thermal Glider 71-in span 430 in2 16 oz fast building balsa const complete info send us long SASE Send us this ad orig receipt box end label receive $4 rebate _LI4 ruture nights 1995 gTM 1256 Prescott Ave Sunnyvale CA 94089 405735-5260 Voice/Fax E-mail KWING@AOL COM L1 March 1995 131 TEXAS R/C MODELERS 230 W Parker Rd Piano Tx 75075 214 422-5386 SAJTO SPECIALS FA-45SSiflOgsFA-BSGKZ3995A-13OTDP59995 FA-SO19295FA-BOGK26595FA-300T78995 FA-6521595FA-91S27995FA-60T54495 FA-8023495FA-120S33995FA-lOOT49995 FA-50G121495FA-150-S44495FA-325R149995 PLUS SIIPPt4G kC HACLHG P & P ENTERPRISES 230 W Parker Rd Piano Tx 75075 214 422-5386 AUTHORIZED SAJTO REPAiR Solto Port WE HAVE OVER 26 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN RC AT WE 1466 windward dr mason ohio 45040 ph 513 398-5423 Nominations due AMA Hall Fame Established 1969 AMA Hall Fame honors men women have made significant contributions hobby/sport model aviation list members long distinguished others yet Hall worthy induction Any AMA member can submit Hall Fame nomination Consider nominating persons has positive impact some facet aeromodeling nomination form call write Mary Lou Vojslavek AMA Headquarters Deadline nominations March 31 1995 Letters Continued page 131 Carl Goldberg kit went together lot easier expected however did weigh little heavier box said 7I/28l/2 lb weighs 1512 lb engine YS 120 AC Don Harris smoke system 100 dB horn activated mercury switch dive Barbie pilot head turns servo control right hand waves Some weight comes extra batteries horn oil pump Im using JR 347 radio 1/4 scale servos rudder elevator two servos wing ailerons switches charging jacks oil control valve fuel oil filling connections vent tubes hidden behind panel right side fuselageno tubes hanging out friend Glenn Hand did honors test flying because Im good enough pilot yet have 379 hours building never flew tail-dragger before did super job did plane flew just like supposed did everything loop knife-edge outside circle rolls like wire inverted same upright said engine 16 x 8 prop would climb stars thrilling feeling see fly good will glad am good enough pilot fly myself Vince Boysza Redding California Youth Issue almost jumped joy saw read special youth issue lam 15 years old am flying Telemaster 40 glad read about other youths hobby Most people picture youths beginners read about some notable achievements happening younger members Keep mind beginners arent always youths youths arent always beginners think Beginners Only section terrific will give issue some other beginners know issue Model Aviation seems getting better better Keep up great work Marten Beels Grand Rapids Michigan January issue just great like how-to articles better Bill Ludwig Tacoma Washington Most Important Tool Mr Costlows article sandpaper polishing MA January 1995 long overdue certainly subject should repeated intervals would like offer improvement classic rubbing compound Rubbing compound seems leave oily film hard removeespecially orange colored compound Instead have found rottenstone mixed water much easier remove finer rubbing compound leaves brilliant shine Rottenstone powder available dealers specialize fine furniture refinishing use polish new violins bows Floyd E Carter Los Altos California Wants Peer Involvement became involved RC flying about two years ago 13 believe best hobby around Only its discouraging see other fliers old guys much experienced am Theres no talk level few years would great get together club field go flying weekends bunch kids problem theres shortage kids flying kids know modeling however have trouble staying interested because low incomes way friends can get other kids hobby successfully would greatly appreciate ideas suggestions achieve Dave Sandilands 53 Rollstone Ave West Sayville NY 11796-1304 Control Surface Flutter As avid modeler P-38 enthusiast feel compelled write following Reference October 1994 issue Model Aviation H Carlin Hulick s article Control Surface Putter subsequent Dec 1994 Letter Editor Mr David Pace Mr Pace correct elevator mass balance weights did solve P-38 empennage flutter problem during high-speed dives Model wind tunnel testing revealed cause flutter buffeting effected flow across wing/main fuselage root joint As Mr Pace stated September 1941 solid fix fitting wing-root fillets cannot fault engineers going mass balance weights Mr Pace also stated bigger problem termed compressibility tuck dives altitude 30-35000 feet high speeds 300 320 mph approx 500 mph true air speed approx 68 Mach turbulent air shock wave negated lifting force wing airfoil increasing nose-down attitude regardless pilot effort recover control until altitudes approximately 20000 feet below reached compressibility problem solved incorporation electrically lowered dive-flap dive-brake underside wing adjacent wing root outboard booms approximately 1/3 wing chord back leading edge flap approximately 4/2 feet length about 10 inches width deployed preferably prior high-speed high-altitude dive induced nose-up attitude restore normal wing lifting forces Although compressibility dive-flap production fitted until P-39J models thereafter retrofit program P-38s overseas anticipated during 1944 might mentioned P-38 ouffit served early 1942 1945 82nd Fighter group held some pilots lived high-altitude dive problem still helped set maintain record highest-scoring fighter group tbe MTO Tom Abberger Angola Indiana PS have no complaints against MA AMA read other magazines study Model Aviation Help Disabled Several years ago read article reported work done few members flying club help disabled boy fly trainer transmitter modified use sip & puff controls am sure article appeared Model Aviation some other modeling publication Because am interested working disabled children adults would like continue expand efforts reported article modelers have currenfly performing custom RC system modifications allow use disabled would appreciate hearing Mare ARF Discussion Ken Rusnok Box 471763 Tulsa OK 74147 letter response Ali Khanis opinion ARFs personally have enjoyed building planes either kit plans However some people exciting part hobby conquering gravity something control agree Mr Khanis satisfaction sense accomplishment flying plane has spent nights building himself However beginners including myself re-kit planes least once after unscheduled landing two could very frustrating beginner see work time destroyed Further cases beginner has no kit-building expenence start Continued page 157 March 1995 141 PH317-637-1 493 Open Set up 8 AM Open public 9 AM 1 PM Areas modeling welcome Tables $10 halt tables available SponsorINDY SPORTLINERS Letters Continued page 141 fly ARF can learn things like flying skills control adjustments effects CG Hopefully beginner will also meet decent person can teach building skills next project final comment Mr Khani own AMA members should encourage forms safe flight no matter what type aircraft choose fly Jon Yarger Rohnert Park California Jumpin Geo returned very nice flying session today felt must write tell about plane plane am referring Jumping Geo built Model Aviation plans sent plans started building shortly after received Unfortunately just finished 1994 flying season built plane pretty close construction article slight changes used Fox 40 bushing engine Futaba attack radio gear microservo first flights bit touchy once practiced plane really came alive really enjoy flying other club members like watching Thanks author John Hunton MA made plane possible Sam Kaplitz Johnstown Pennsylvania Thanks note thanks enjoyment have brought over years too enlightenment through fine technical articles example recent piece music wire informative No other magazine other field brings reader such monthly wealth information instruction Now am returning models because vision sharp required fullsize airplanes am partial Electric flight have ordered plans Kopskis REVOLT have member AMA almost quarter century During time have noticed interest model making decline too bad much competition leisure time now attention span youngsters long young keep up good work encouraging young people Aircraft-model experience opinion great way expose kids important disciplines will need know Good luck keep up good work organization magazine both first-rate M G Heller Houston Texas Helping Others have member AMA approximately 14 years started flying RC back 1958 Bonner servos reed receiver built J-3 Cub tried teach myself fly because no club around couldnt find anyone help Needless say wrecked Cub end RC career least time being After raising family heart attack decided needed something less strenuous spare time 1982 time found club first built another J-3 Cub Would believe no would help fly No matter asked said couldnt help club didnt have instructors either afraid wreck plane competentI dont know Finally succeeded getting daring member help taught fly soloed two months later Incidentally purchased Futaba proportional radio system now friend liked decided no would ever lack help club first instructor club sometimes would have seven students given weekend Sometimes wouldnt have time fly own airplane busy year later instructors program going 12 instructors time After reading article [The Haught Corner] October 1994 Model Aviation astounded read couldnt believe what some readers putting up out real world Arrogance elitism runs rampant great hobby believe wrote ten members club banded together flying some farmers pasture Have ever thought IMAA doesnt have contests per se have fun-flys people also banded together form own club because arrogance elitism some club members used fly cant have hobby strictly fun friendships people like yourself flying prizes glory two just dont mix going out fun youre going out blood competitive spirit discipline necessary achieve attain goal will allow have relationship hobbyist goal have fun sake having fun fun flier loves airplanes love competition fun flier will build certain model because loves model could never afford real builds model will never enter contest flies model because its very beautiful watch fly doesnt care wont snap rolls inverted flight anything spectacular doesnt care better flier is out see creation fly just like Wright brothers did first flight state competition-oriented modeler especially sensitive complaints about contest fliers behavior tells concerned about Sunday flier yet Sunday flier makes up greatest portion hobby Without hobby would never survive dont believe competitionoriented modeler has special needs Sunday flier anything think its other way around Competition fliers seen competition week few days before competition during competition nothing club sure dont help field maintenance course exceptions also may see out now overall its Sunday flier thats always out hanging around field doing doing what believe hobby about people love airplanes love fly Nostalgia beautiful word dont think competition fliers understand its full meaning So special need Yes Mr Haught arrogance elitism hobby mountains What can about Live hope have just mere handful sir real world Keep up good work Enjoy reading column need insight outside world Manuel V Ornelas Hayward California March 1995 157 Annuaj BIG 1995 4IO SWAP flEE 4130 AUCTION WESTERN FLYERS R/C SPRflGFIELD 1E QIAHA TABLES $5 IN ADVANCE $750 AT DOOR FULL 8 OVER 300 ATTENDED 94 CHEAP FOOD & DRINKS RAFFLES-FUN- GREAT S NOKE IMF BOB BOUMSTEIN 10970 MARCY PLAZA OMAHA NE 68154 PH 402-334-0122 FAX402 334-4173