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Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/11
Page Numbers: 6, 38

Letters tc th Editor second annual informal Phoenix Model Autogyro Research Trials will held March 6-8 1996 Sun Valley Flyers beautiful field off Cave Creek road north side Phoenix Arizona first get-together March 1995 15 autogyros flown attempted during three-day event pilots applied skills variety aircraft mono-rotors dual rotors either coaxial side-by-side Aerobatic loops achieved some observers claimed have witnessed barrel rolls hoped years event will attract gyronauts far away Europe several modelers have constructing flying autogyros number years highlight meeting will informal dinner/technical discussion exploring what makes things fly Sun Valley Flyers have reserved field exclusively autogyro flying three dayswhat hospitality Motels/hotels available north Phoenix area within few minutes drive Sun Valley Flyers field get mailing list information about event accommodations contact Jim Baxter E 13003 Guthrie Dr Spokane WA 99216 Tel 509 928-3114 E-mail jimb@unixiewaycom CompuServe 752773535 Bill Friedlander E-mail CServe 731341411 Hudson Wisconsin world hear loud complaints seldom compliments let relay story service Coverite went Pacific Northwest Model Expo last February got excited demonstration Jeff Troy rushed around find Coverite 21st Century Iron everything Mr Troy Coverites advertising said easy handle wellshaped work both large areas tight corners its built-in thermometer holding precisely right temperature heat variety covering materials covered three planes mysteriously stopped working wrote Mr Troy called back next day said serious about claim iron should last youll ever buy should return IM repair replacement proof purchase warranty registration replacement arrived yesterday Im back building feel owe routine thanks hope can spare space let tell fellow modelers about Thank consideration Scott H Kruize Tukwila Washington Its always nice see company thats truly concerned about customer satisfaction after sale Fokker DVII am member AMA times certain questions come up cant answer September 1995 issue page 84 article photo Fokker DVII made modeler Ed Musziuski am making same model would like know can eliminate external muffler conceal muffler under cowl plane Would like keep model authentic possible would appreciate info can give Engine being used Magnum XL 46A ABC Pete Renato Sr 2302 Honeycutt Simpson Rd. Monroe North Carolina 28110 Plans January 1995 started new pricing practice model plans reason make plans department profitable Well can notify bean counters certainly unsuccessful look prices However look little farther factor decrease sales picture takes different aspect am course merely guessing basis guess premise new prices way too high cite example price plan 759 Arriba solid balsa catapult launched glider having wingspan 16 inches $500 price outrageous Since model plans very important part model building views premier advocate hobby attitude should support area fact support would entail plans department run nonprofit basis loss times deficit Continued page 38 Autogyros Customer Service Miniature Wings Exclusive look National Air & Space Museums collection model aircraft lavishly illustrated allcolor book 150 full color photos 180 pages 11 x 11 Text museums curatorial assistant tardcover $3495 softcover $1995 add $350 postage Ill resI dents 775% sales tax Heimburger House Publishing 7236W Msdisss Forest Park IL 60305 708-366-1973 Z 6 Model Aviation ers Continued page 6 would covered annual dues cannot come up plan suggest discontinue selling plans can always get plans other sources such Model Airplane News Radio Control Magazine prices still unreasonable present time much consternation worry about future model aviation attracting young members other facets modern way life important factors endeavor youth market cost timing plans price structure change could have come worse time believe time management board meet again reconsider recent decision plans have taken poll club members views model plans poll may may typical modeling fraternity offered point view AMA club Bear mind club retirement community average age between 60 70 years results poll over past month 25 members out total 45 members unanimous agreement new pricing policy best interest AMA members 20 members polled summer vacations therefore request old price policy reinstated Lawrence McNulty Green Valley Arizona 38 Model Aviation hi Large Sheets Please call 509-548-5201 send SASE 12306 Bergstrasse Leavenworth WA 98826 RJC Combat Gremlin RCM 12/92 Affordable Computer cut Cuetoot Coors Modoleso Modrirte Combat Gerotliss Cacos 512 Shod kits 520 ipaosmo wrodi Fall kite wood pcnccti 535- Cambet rewniotter shostlftcll bit Upgrade year glidarto intnnrcndiatr local cow wiog S3021 orSD7rS7Gsttle bdy Spirit 3M foil iloclados woodi nciog kite 535 Dcdgororbtsoo2sQuickne500coms-S5pocpaic Pattow coros 3 thick wings 40 passi 550 4 thick 565 ircledon stabs Let us ccti year coot club pmintt tctaosfoctotet loqairios incited ordem add 55 S&H CODs add 56 additiocal Costactus onthoiosnrcntfoscutnostacdcastrwiofwcacoros@worldstdcoot RA Cores PO Boa sgs othhridgnS4AOl5lOoci500i 765-9598


Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/11
Page Numbers: 6, 38

Letters tc th Editor second annual informal Phoenix Model Autogyro Research Trials will held March 6-8 1996 Sun Valley Flyers beautiful field off Cave Creek road north side Phoenix Arizona first get-together March 1995 15 autogyros flown attempted during three-day event pilots applied skills variety aircraft mono-rotors dual rotors either coaxial side-by-side Aerobatic loops achieved some observers claimed have witnessed barrel rolls hoped years event will attract gyronauts far away Europe several modelers have constructing flying autogyros number years highlight meeting will informal dinner/technical discussion exploring what makes things fly Sun Valley Flyers have reserved field exclusively autogyro flying three dayswhat hospitality Motels/hotels available north Phoenix area within few minutes drive Sun Valley Flyers field get mailing list information about event accommodations contact Jim Baxter E 13003 Guthrie Dr Spokane WA 99216 Tel 509 928-3114 E-mail jimb@unixiewaycom CompuServe 752773535 Bill Friedlander E-mail CServe 731341411 Hudson Wisconsin world hear loud complaints seldom compliments let relay story service Coverite went Pacific Northwest Model Expo last February got excited demonstration Jeff Troy rushed around find Coverite 21st Century Iron everything Mr Troy Coverites advertising said easy handle wellshaped work both large areas tight corners its built-in thermometer holding precisely right temperature heat variety covering materials covered three planes mysteriously stopped working wrote Mr Troy called back next day said serious about claim iron should last youll ever buy should return IM repair replacement proof purchase warranty registration replacement arrived yesterday Im back building feel owe routine thanks hope can spare space let tell fellow modelers about Thank consideration Scott H Kruize Tukwila Washington Its always nice see company thats truly concerned about customer satisfaction after sale Fokker DVII am member AMA times certain questions come up cant answer September 1995 issue page 84 article photo Fokker DVII made modeler Ed Musziuski am making same model would like know can eliminate external muffler conceal muffler under cowl plane Would like keep model authentic possible would appreciate info can give Engine being used Magnum XL 46A ABC Pete Renato Sr 2302 Honeycutt Simpson Rd. Monroe North Carolina 28110 Plans January 1995 started new pricing practice model plans reason make plans department profitable Well can notify bean counters certainly unsuccessful look prices However look little farther factor decrease sales picture takes different aspect am course merely guessing basis guess premise new prices way too high cite example price plan 759 Arriba solid balsa catapult launched glider having wingspan 16 inches $500 price outrageous Since model plans very important part model building views premier advocate hobby attitude should support area fact support would entail plans department run nonprofit basis loss times deficit Continued page 38 Autogyros Customer Service Miniature Wings Exclusive look National Air & Space Museums collection model aircraft lavishly illustrated allcolor book 150 full color photos 180 pages 11 x 11 Text museums curatorial assistant tardcover $3495 softcover $1995 add $350 postage Ill resI dents 775% sales tax Heimburger House Publishing 7236W Msdisss Forest Park IL 60305 708-366-1973 Z 6 Model Aviation ers Continued page 6 would covered annual dues cannot come up plan suggest discontinue selling plans can always get plans other sources such Model Airplane News Radio Control Magazine prices still unreasonable present time much consternation worry about future model aviation attracting young members other facets modern way life important factors endeavor youth market cost timing plans price structure change could have come worse time believe time management board meet again reconsider recent decision plans have taken poll club members views model plans poll may may typical modeling fraternity offered point view AMA club Bear mind club retirement community average age between 60 70 years results poll over past month 25 members out total 45 members unanimous agreement new pricing policy best interest AMA members 20 members polled summer vacations therefore request old price policy reinstated Lawrence McNulty Green Valley Arizona 38 Model Aviation hi Large Sheets Please call 509-548-5201 send SASE 12306 Bergstrasse Leavenworth WA 98826 RJC Combat Gremlin RCM 12/92 Affordable Computer cut Cuetoot Coors Modoleso Modrirte Combat Gerotliss Cacos 512 Shod kits 520 ipaosmo wrodi Fall kite wood pcnccti 535- Cambet rewniotter shostlftcll bit Upgrade year glidarto intnnrcndiatr local cow wiog S3021 orSD7rS7Gsttle bdy Spirit 3M foil iloclados woodi nciog kite 535 Dcdgororbtsoo2sQuickne500coms-S5pocpaic Pattow coros 3 thick wings 40 passi 550 4 thick 565 ircledon stabs Let us ccti year coot club pmintt tctaosfoctotet loqairios incited ordem add 55 S&H CODs add 56 additiocal Costactus onthoiosnrcntfoscutnostacdcastrwiofwcacoros@worldstdcoot RA Cores PO Boa sgs othhridgnS4AOl5lOoci500i 765-9598

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