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Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/05
Page Numbers: 6, 165, 166

FOR PROVEN POWER & PERFORMANCE FOX 25BB SCHNUERLE ENGINE Rated powerful popular 28 size engines FOX 15BB SCHNUERLE ENGINE powerful new motor brings new standard performance within reach sport modeler* FOX 40 BALL BEARING AND FOX 40 ABC DELUX Comes Schnuerle Engine new EZ Single Needle carburetor Also available 40 Sport Bushing Engine FOX 45BB Schnuerle Engine comes E-Z Single Needle carburetor FOX 46BB ABC SCHNUERLE Comes equipped wiin new Fox E-Z cajiburetor FOX 35 STUNT million modelers have learned fly motor FOX 60/74 BB RINGED PISTON OR FOX 60 ABC SCHNUERLE ENGINE Equipped new E-Z Single Needle carburetor FOX MANUFACTURING COMPANY 5305 TOWSON AVENUE KIIIIII7~7IIIuIII PHONE 501 646-1656 FLYFOXFORT SMITH AR 72901 FAX 501 646-1757 Letters tc EcIitcir Presidents following letter originally sent Don Lowe Maynard Hillboth past presidents AMA Well its eighteen days since became Past President figure might now suffering withdrawal pains nine years unbelievably long mailbox stuffed day phone jangled endlessly Abruptly youre vacuum decided send care package help adjust change above course sincere Im sure youre fine enjoying relief work pressure youve exposed long sincerity congratulate ajob well done AMA enthusiast thank efforts achievements President Perhaps takes know would highly presumptuous place myself same category Nine years very long hunk time endure stresses invade consume time would rather spending projects goals fun things want know have admired calmness firmness fairness did job best wishes Clara good New Year follow Maynard L Hill Silver Springs Maryland Language Barrier Its rare send anyone letter think magazine Model Aviation oneof-a-kind magazine saddens think might become worldly magazine like have referring article written Safety Comes First column [February 1996] first column find some wording objectionable Im referring Lords name being used loosely dont think D-word necessary takes little bit kind language start trash good magazine Riley Cook Zephyrhills Florida Computer Radios Heres opinion something personally feel realistically best interest model aircraft pilots ago through advdrtisements saw radios now being designed programmable memories computerized pilotage capabilities entire concept may advantageous some full-sized aircraft however opinion reality cases whether full-sized model what really accomplishes little depreciation human pilotage skills human capable performing functioning due physical factors beyond natural capabilities technology may provide assistance term aiding human deficiencies understandable human must expend time effort able build desired needed skills function now becomes totally different condition fundamentally foundation pilot becomes competent skills understandings required fly types situations sincere opinion realm recreational modeling pilotage computerized control concept will eventually little severely depreciate pilotage capabilities unfortunate factors contributing depreciation hobby skills involved current times unfortunate see product lines contributing depreciation modeling pilotage skills can almost foresee day modeling consists taking completely built purchased model field press button computer tape watch airplane fly its entire program hands-off concept may great technological accomplishment same time mind its serious blow human element future pilot pilot computer programmer aware computer programmers cannot save aircraft trouble Kevin Mannella Malden Massachusetts enclosed picture new Cessna Skylane 182 completed last summer Pictured Continued page 165 6 Model Aviation -- Theyre Hooked Letters Continued page 6 15-year-old son Gregg member number 478407 both members Hilihoppers based Wheeling West Virginia Gregg got us started hobby about three years ago now hooked Cessna third airplane having gone trainers Gregg youngest member club spends almost Sunday fieldmostly talking once awhile flying eagerly wait Model Aviation month currently suffering [through] winterwere building glider pass time away Happy flying Tom Galinski Wheeling West Virginia Next Step Perhaps readers can help caught tail end report TV program Next Step about newly designed airplane called Mountain Goat designed bright self-educated young man did catch name Its two-seat homebuilt airplane has stall speed 23 mph top speed 165 mph really flies looks great would definitely make great RC airplane Any information can give would help others myself new exciting project firmly believe would make great construction feature introduction RC Paul Fundanish Walnutport Pennsylvania F-15 Eagle reading March issue Model Aviation noticed article Imperial Fly-In few pictures accompanied article pictures Wally Sundeys F-15 FPrice Key B $750C 50 0E 0I Circle numbers plans wish order best handling please include requests payment some other service plans order order phone call I 317 287-1256 order fax complete send form fax number 317I 4248I II 790 791 792 793 794 795 796 797 798 799 Domestic customers please include $300 shippingand handling Add $300 toI have plans mailed tube Please No COD OrdersI Make check money order payable US funds drawn US bank toI ModelAviation AMA 5151 East Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Please allow II ENCLOSED $ __________ k0 Money Order 0 MasterCardNisaI II CARDNOEXP DATE __ _ __ NAME_______________________ AMA No___________ STREET _____ _____ ____ ____ _____ II CITY --outside US add STATE____ ZIP ________________-Customers$300 additional shipping handling per planI L ay19961 Eagle caption reads Wally Sundeys F-15 built Steve Jaworski Philip Avonds plans kit model near future F-l5 already kit designed Philip Avonds Belgium Aeroloft Designs United States now manufactures F-15 kit under license Philip model photograph Aeroloft Designs kits Wally Steve good customers very proud job did Eagle Stephen Slachta Jr Aeroloft Designs Mesa Arizona Mason Letter Points View Steve Mason told something March issue still aint listening bet things would lot different have pilots license before could buy motor kit radio gearmight make good state law Bill Pote Salem Oregon Ref March 96 issue Letter Editor Steve Mason would have thought might check background basis referenced letter before publishing few facts missing pertinent 1 Flying referenced abandoned air field really private property permission 2 Most fliers site outlaw having no insurance 3 local police called out times because homeowners rightfully complained noise over houses contrast club RC Country obtained written permission landowner provided site insurance club invested about $10000 improving site providing safe conditions previous fliers site offered free initial club membership condition show evidence insurance abide safety noise standards AMA based Surprisingly did see windfall good luck several other clubs within half-hour drive Fontana area have same rules behavior have belonged club well others find no basis complaint usually too trying give help advice As hobby shops closing some havebut because clubs Like businesses today must competent competitive make go Further club has monthly meetings phone hot line help monthly news letter E-mail address would consider proper clarify published letter permit use part above including name addressI dont need mail disgruntled Martin ONeill have previously read letters would-be fliers found particular club made up unfriendly rude people would disdain help newcomers always glad didnt apply club couldnt understand other clubs could treat newcomers badly can imagine newcomer approaching flier practicing Pattern fanjet flier getting ready flyparticularly Saturday Sunday things busy However us make practice helping beginners fact case spend time flying site antenna end up buddy box helping get someones airplane air Over past 20 years club instructor have helped taught dozens people fly dont have formal instructor program present time em So partly order prove Mr Mason wrong about club partly get some free stick time invite him contact purpose learning fly Contrary last name quite uncommon can easily find phone book am free fly days week actually am free day suggest weekdays less crowded Calvin Malinka Rialto California Update Mr Mason letter response previous letter have sent regarding bad experience local RC clubs As stated previous letter am rather thick-skinned proceeded learn fly regardless thought being treated fairness club need let know people rude club members As later discovered flyers using flying site upset over club moving thought part club treated accordingly have since learned club members friendly helpful group people Please print apology group people misjudged Steve Mason Fontana California BILL EFFINGER0 SAYSCESSNA 170~TnI/S Scale1/5 Scale PIann PatternC Setfor 19%are1/3cole144wing span~KE RENEGADE~IAIRD SUPER-SOLUTION flOWOC3S-0AMPHIBIAN to] LI Cr0 engnes great scale airplanes famous Cessna 120 Jimmy1163000 72 wing span OooItIesLarroSpeOoLtjosBorhase 1/5soale 1/5RC60-00149092 wingspan 1035 sq"CF SC 3 112 lbs win PC 603/0 -n wing area 00 90 CIO engineswingspan 660 sq awing area scale becoming popular size combining lowerAERONCA C-3 55105w/a PC 4 oh PC One-pece wing.n 42 3/4 oneral engrh boldng cons onepeerengines ondaimosrgiantware113 scale 144 wing spanPemononle lanaing gear9C50-14$1990 pedormance9C30/ 29909C509 $2490 ___ MIGH1Y HOG1/6 scale 72 wing spanI/S Scale 94 1/2wng span 1575 sq wing area13to 26hCbG7$1495HAWKER SUPER FURY"CESSNA 120/140 engines BCT2 2495PIPER CUB J-3Plans show Faq enponBuild Either Model ASIEO-HOGS4 04 wingspan scale 141wing span 5C30-2 02990cersions 6010 12 CIO engnes 945490de-Bp-Oide dOOsa wing area 10 35 72 wingspan pop-off Oslotracer. 0010 71engines hCt-1 0MONOCOUPE 90A.ECOSS 1990uPlywoOd rgioss MINI-HOG 47 1/2 wing npon 340sq wooarea9C204 02990 I/S ScaleisCowl Fdr30to60C100 0631slbenginesRCT-306901/3 suae 120 wing span 1/0scare 7/ wing span RCOO4 01995WACO SRE-engines go wingspan 601023 CIO engines ' w ng area iece Wing kSUPER BUCCANEER 88. PIPER TRI-PACERCh 9C lbs sn/s PCLonaing Gear 90 wingspan 750ngines1/3 scale 110 angspan031/2 wingspan logos0 RCFF-101795BC3S302995wing area 60 ocerall length SUPER BUCCANEER64 60 wing span1/bscale 70 wingspan 9C503 95OCOS-lO02495 iOns 35 engines ISCFF-4 95FAIRCHILD 241/HOCEsIe tsr 191040 CIO engines 02 wrnGspon SEA LION 1021/5 susIe 721/2 wing span OCBO301295 102ECOSS01495 J~i7/4 ScalePrices lot soraplere foil roe p Adeta led pass wingspan 1Oto265ngines1/3 scale 145 1/2wng span RACERIsIs PLEASE ADD $400 shipping moilieg tssbe ECPF-iS02990 --9C30-603495~ 10 rs3OClO engnes Send Fe Plan Sets brochese $100 SEA CAT 68 60 wing rpon 191035GRUMMAN WIDGEONPC 11 lbs wls PC 941/2 W E TECHNICAL SERVICES engines RCFF-13019901/Osoae gspan wngspan 14W sq wing ares SEA EIlEEN SI 51wcg span 009engines1040 sq wing arean Alumnimtondsggesrsrrots 3206 E Post Woods Drive SCFF1609959C600 02990dhCQO-20$1995 lanta GA 30339 166 Model Aviation es EFFECrsE 500 r r555 WONTERHAWK II COUPE WON AT 04 NATO UPOATED PtG VERSION PORMED BODY TUBE MONTREAu TYPE HUB REDI RIBS TOP GRADE BALSA ALL HARDWARE 43 INCH WINGSPAN ssssssss SPARROWHAWKP30 WON 87 53 AND 95 NATS FORMED BODY TUBE BEDI CUT RIBS YELLOW CZECH PROP ALL HAROWARE DESIGNS BY JOHN OOWYER Fr5rr,w, S inOcwsrwiwpr SeUks Situ esoM sIE5DH AIRCRA5rT LABS rSirs lOB P LEE NT 214 438 0233IBEiNE TEXAS 70000


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/05
Page Numbers: 6, 165, 166

FOR PROVEN POWER & PERFORMANCE FOX 25BB SCHNUERLE ENGINE Rated powerful popular 28 size engines FOX 15BB SCHNUERLE ENGINE powerful new motor brings new standard performance within reach sport modeler* FOX 40 BALL BEARING AND FOX 40 ABC DELUX Comes Schnuerle Engine new EZ Single Needle carburetor Also available 40 Sport Bushing Engine FOX 45BB Schnuerle Engine comes E-Z Single Needle carburetor FOX 46BB ABC SCHNUERLE Comes equipped wiin new Fox E-Z cajiburetor FOX 35 STUNT million modelers have learned fly motor FOX 60/74 BB RINGED PISTON OR FOX 60 ABC SCHNUERLE ENGINE Equipped new E-Z Single Needle carburetor FOX MANUFACTURING COMPANY 5305 TOWSON AVENUE KIIIIII7~7IIIuIII PHONE 501 646-1656 FLYFOXFORT SMITH AR 72901 FAX 501 646-1757 Letters tc EcIitcir Presidents following letter originally sent Don Lowe Maynard Hillboth past presidents AMA Well its eighteen days since became Past President figure might now suffering withdrawal pains nine years unbelievably long mailbox stuffed day phone jangled endlessly Abruptly youre vacuum decided send care package help adjust change above course sincere Im sure youre fine enjoying relief work pressure youve exposed long sincerity congratulate ajob well done AMA enthusiast thank efforts achievements President Perhaps takes know would highly presumptuous place myself same category Nine years very long hunk time endure stresses invade consume time would rather spending projects goals fun things want know have admired calmness firmness fairness did job best wishes Clara good New Year follow Maynard L Hill Silver Springs Maryland Language Barrier Its rare send anyone letter think magazine Model Aviation oneof-a-kind magazine saddens think might become worldly magazine like have referring article written Safety Comes First column [February 1996] first column find some wording objectionable Im referring Lords name being used loosely dont think D-word necessary takes little bit kind language start trash good magazine Riley Cook Zephyrhills Florida Computer Radios Heres opinion something personally feel realistically best interest model aircraft pilots ago through advdrtisements saw radios now being designed programmable memories computerized pilotage capabilities entire concept may advantageous some full-sized aircraft however opinion reality cases whether full-sized model what really accomplishes little depreciation human pilotage skills human capable performing functioning due physical factors beyond natural capabilities technology may provide assistance term aiding human deficiencies understandable human must expend time effort able build desired needed skills function now becomes totally different condition fundamentally foundation pilot becomes competent skills understandings required fly types situations sincere opinion realm recreational modeling pilotage computerized control concept will eventually little severely depreciate pilotage capabilities unfortunate factors contributing depreciation hobby skills involved current times unfortunate see product lines contributing depreciation modeling pilotage skills can almost foresee day modeling consists taking completely built purchased model field press button computer tape watch airplane fly its entire program hands-off concept may great technological accomplishment same time mind its serious blow human element future pilot pilot computer programmer aware computer programmers cannot save aircraft trouble Kevin Mannella Malden Massachusetts enclosed picture new Cessna Skylane 182 completed last summer Pictured Continued page 165 6 Model Aviation -- Theyre Hooked Letters Continued page 6 15-year-old son Gregg member number 478407 both members Hilihoppers based Wheeling West Virginia Gregg got us started hobby about three years ago now hooked Cessna third airplane having gone trainers Gregg youngest member club spends almost Sunday fieldmostly talking once awhile flying eagerly wait Model Aviation month currently suffering [through] winterwere building glider pass time away Happy flying Tom Galinski Wheeling West Virginia Next Step Perhaps readers can help caught tail end report TV program Next Step about newly designed airplane called Mountain Goat designed bright self-educated young man did catch name Its two-seat homebuilt airplane has stall speed 23 mph top speed 165 mph really flies looks great would definitely make great RC airplane Any information can give would help others myself new exciting project firmly believe would make great construction feature introduction RC Paul Fundanish Walnutport Pennsylvania F-15 Eagle reading March issue Model Aviation noticed article Imperial Fly-In few pictures accompanied article pictures Wally Sundeys F-15 FPrice Key B $750C 50 0E 0I Circle numbers plans wish order best handling please include requests payment some other service plans order order phone call I 317 287-1256 order fax complete send form fax number 317I 4248I II 790 791 792 793 794 795 796 797 798 799 Domestic customers please include $300 shippingand handling Add $300 toI have plans mailed tube Please No COD OrdersI Make check money order payable US funds drawn US bank toI ModelAviation AMA 5151 East Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Please allow II ENCLOSED $ __________ k0 Money Order 0 MasterCardNisaI II CARDNOEXP DATE __ _ __ NAME_______________________ AMA No___________ STREET _____ _____ ____ ____ _____ II CITY --outside US add STATE____ ZIP ________________-Customers$300 additional shipping handling per planI L ay19961 Eagle caption reads Wally Sundeys F-15 built Steve Jaworski Philip Avonds plans kit model near future F-l5 already kit designed Philip Avonds Belgium Aeroloft Designs United States now manufactures F-15 kit under license Philip model photograph Aeroloft Designs kits Wally Steve good customers very proud job did Eagle Stephen Slachta Jr Aeroloft Designs Mesa Arizona Mason Letter Points View Steve Mason told something March issue still aint listening bet things would lot different have pilots license before could buy motor kit radio gearmight make good state law Bill Pote Salem Oregon Ref March 96 issue Letter Editor Steve Mason would have thought might check background basis referenced letter before publishing few facts missing pertinent 1 Flying referenced abandoned air field really private property permission 2 Most fliers site outlaw having no insurance 3 local police called out times because homeowners rightfully complained noise over houses contrast club RC Country obtained written permission landowner provided site insurance club invested about $10000 improving site providing safe conditions previous fliers site offered free initial club membership condition show evidence insurance abide safety noise standards AMA based Surprisingly did see windfall good luck several other clubs within half-hour drive Fontana area have same rules behavior have belonged club well others find no basis complaint usually too trying give help advice As hobby shops closing some havebut because clubs Like businesses today must competent competitive make go Further club has monthly meetings phone hot line help monthly news letter E-mail address would consider proper clarify published letter permit use part above including name addressI dont need mail disgruntled Martin ONeill have previously read letters would-be fliers found particular club made up unfriendly rude people would disdain help newcomers always glad didnt apply club couldnt understand other clubs could treat newcomers badly can imagine newcomer approaching flier practicing Pattern fanjet flier getting ready flyparticularly Saturday Sunday things busy However us make practice helping beginners fact case spend time flying site antenna end up buddy box helping get someones airplane air Over past 20 years club instructor have helped taught dozens people fly dont have formal instructor program present time em So partly order prove Mr Mason wrong about club partly get some free stick time invite him contact purpose learning fly Contrary last name quite uncommon can easily find phone book am free fly days week actually am free day suggest weekdays less crowded Calvin Malinka Rialto California Update Mr Mason letter response previous letter have sent regarding bad experience local RC clubs As stated previous letter am rather thick-skinned proceeded learn fly regardless thought being treated fairness club need let know people rude club members As later discovered flyers using flying site upset over club moving thought part club treated accordingly have since learned club members friendly helpful group people Please print apology group people misjudged Steve Mason Fontana California BILL EFFINGER0 SAYSCESSNA 170~TnI/S Scale1/5 Scale PIann PatternC Setfor 19%are1/3cole144wing span~KE RENEGADE~IAIRD SUPER-SOLUTION flOWOC3S-0AMPHIBIAN to] LI Cr0 engnes great scale airplanes famous Cessna 120 Jimmy1163000 72 wing span OooItIesLarroSpeOoLtjosBorhase 1/5soale 1/5RC60-00149092 wingspan 1035 sq"CF SC 3 112 lbs win PC 603/0 -n wing area 00 90 CIO engineswingspan 660 sq awing area scale becoming popular size combining lowerAERONCA C-3 55105w/a PC 4 oh PC One-pece wing.n 42 3/4 oneral engrh boldng cons onepeerengines ondaimosrgiantware113 scale 144 wing spanPemononle lanaing gear9C50-14$1990 pedormance9C30/ 29909C509 $2490 ___ MIGH1Y HOG1/6 scale 72 wing spanI/S Scale 94 1/2wng span 1575 sq wing area13to 26hCbG7$1495HAWKER SUPER FURY"CESSNA 120/140 engines BCT2 2495PIPER CUB J-3Plans show Faq enponBuild Either Model ASIEO-HOGS4 04 wingspan scale 141wing span 5C30-2 02990cersions 6010 12 CIO engnes 945490de-Bp-Oide dOOsa wing area 10 35 72 wingspan pop-off Oslotracer. 0010 71engines hCt-1 0MONOCOUPE 90A.ECOSS 1990uPlywoOd rgioss MINI-HOG 47 1/2 wing npon 340sq wooarea9C204 02990 I/S ScaleisCowl Fdr30to60C100 0631slbenginesRCT-306901/3 suae 120 wing span 1/0scare 7/ wing span RCOO4 01995WACO SRE-engines go wingspan 601023 CIO engines ' w ng area iece Wing kSUPER BUCCANEER 88. PIPER TRI-PACERCh 9C lbs sn/s PCLonaing Gear 90 wingspan 750ngines1/3 scale 110 angspan031/2 wingspan logos0 RCFF-101795BC3S302995wing area 60 ocerall length SUPER BUCCANEER64 60 wing span1/bscale 70 wingspan 9C503 95OCOS-lO02495 iOns 35 engines ISCFF-4 95FAIRCHILD 241/HOCEsIe tsr 191040 CIO engines 02 wrnGspon SEA LION 1021/5 susIe 721/2 wing span OCBO301295 102ECOSS01495 J~i7/4 ScalePrices lot soraplere foil roe p Adeta led pass wingspan 1Oto265ngines1/3 scale 145 1/2wng span RACERIsIs PLEASE ADD $400 shipping moilieg tssbe ECPF-iS02990 --9C30-603495~ 10 rs3OClO engnes Send Fe Plan Sets brochese $100 SEA CAT 68 60 wing rpon 191035GRUMMAN WIDGEONPC 11 lbs wls PC 941/2 W E TECHNICAL SERVICES engines RCFF-13019901/Osoae gspan wngspan 14W sq wing ares SEA EIlEEN SI 51wcg span 009engines1040 sq wing arean Alumnimtondsggesrsrrots 3206 E Post Woods Drive SCFF1609959C600 02990dhCQO-20$1995 lanta GA 30339 166 Model Aviation es EFFECrsE 500 r r555 WONTERHAWK II COUPE WON AT 04 NATO UPOATED PtG VERSION PORMED BODY TUBE MONTREAu TYPE HUB REDI RIBS TOP GRADE BALSA ALL HARDWARE 43 INCH WINGSPAN ssssssss SPARROWHAWKP30 WON 87 53 AND 95 NATS FORMED BODY TUBE BEDI CUT RIBS YELLOW CZECH PROP ALL HAROWARE DESIGNS BY JOHN OOWYER Fr5rr,w, S inOcwsrwiwpr SeUks Situ esoM sIE5DH AIRCRA5rT LABS rSirs lOB P LEE NT 214 438 0233IBEiNE TEXAS 70000


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/05
Page Numbers: 6, 165, 166

FOR PROVEN POWER & PERFORMANCE FOX 25BB SCHNUERLE ENGINE Rated powerful popular 28 size engines FOX 15BB SCHNUERLE ENGINE powerful new motor brings new standard performance within reach sport modeler* FOX 40 BALL BEARING AND FOX 40 ABC DELUX Comes Schnuerle Engine new EZ Single Needle carburetor Also available 40 Sport Bushing Engine FOX 45BB Schnuerle Engine comes E-Z Single Needle carburetor FOX 46BB ABC SCHNUERLE Comes equipped wiin new Fox E-Z cajiburetor FOX 35 STUNT million modelers have learned fly motor FOX 60/74 BB RINGED PISTON OR FOX 60 ABC SCHNUERLE ENGINE Equipped new E-Z Single Needle carburetor FOX MANUFACTURING COMPANY 5305 TOWSON AVENUE KIIIIII7~7IIIuIII PHONE 501 646-1656 FLYFOXFORT SMITH AR 72901 FAX 501 646-1757 Letters tc EcIitcir Presidents following letter originally sent Don Lowe Maynard Hillboth past presidents AMA Well its eighteen days since became Past President figure might now suffering withdrawal pains nine years unbelievably long mailbox stuffed day phone jangled endlessly Abruptly youre vacuum decided send care package help adjust change above course sincere Im sure youre fine enjoying relief work pressure youve exposed long sincerity congratulate ajob well done AMA enthusiast thank efforts achievements President Perhaps takes know would highly presumptuous place myself same category Nine years very long hunk time endure stresses invade consume time would rather spending projects goals fun things want know have admired calmness firmness fairness did job best wishes Clara good New Year follow Maynard L Hill Silver Springs Maryland Language Barrier Its rare send anyone letter think magazine Model Aviation oneof-a-kind magazine saddens think might become worldly magazine like have referring article written Safety Comes First column [February 1996] first column find some wording objectionable Im referring Lords name being used loosely dont think D-word necessary takes little bit kind language start trash good magazine Riley Cook Zephyrhills Florida Computer Radios Heres opinion something personally feel realistically best interest model aircraft pilots ago through advdrtisements saw radios now being designed programmable memories computerized pilotage capabilities entire concept may advantageous some full-sized aircraft however opinion reality cases whether full-sized model what really accomplishes little depreciation human pilotage skills human capable performing functioning due physical factors beyond natural capabilities technology may provide assistance term aiding human deficiencies understandable human must expend time effort able build desired needed skills function now becomes totally different condition fundamentally foundation pilot becomes competent skills understandings required fly types situations sincere opinion realm recreational modeling pilotage computerized control concept will eventually little severely depreciate pilotage capabilities unfortunate factors contributing depreciation hobby skills involved current times unfortunate see product lines contributing depreciation modeling pilotage skills can almost foresee day modeling consists taking completely built purchased model field press button computer tape watch airplane fly its entire program hands-off concept may great technological accomplishment same time mind its serious blow human element future pilot pilot computer programmer aware computer programmers cannot save aircraft trouble Kevin Mannella Malden Massachusetts enclosed picture new Cessna Skylane 182 completed last summer Pictured Continued page 165 6 Model Aviation -- Theyre Hooked Letters Continued page 6 15-year-old son Gregg member number 478407 both members Hilihoppers based Wheeling West Virginia Gregg got us started hobby about three years ago now hooked Cessna third airplane having gone trainers Gregg youngest member club spends almost Sunday fieldmostly talking once awhile flying eagerly wait Model Aviation month currently suffering [through] winterwere building glider pass time away Happy flying Tom Galinski Wheeling West Virginia Next Step Perhaps readers can help caught tail end report TV program Next Step about newly designed airplane called Mountain Goat designed bright self-educated young man did catch name Its two-seat homebuilt airplane has stall speed 23 mph top speed 165 mph really flies looks great would definitely make great RC airplane Any information can give would help others myself new exciting project firmly believe would make great construction feature introduction RC Paul Fundanish Walnutport Pennsylvania F-15 Eagle reading March issue Model Aviation noticed article Imperial Fly-In few pictures accompanied article pictures Wally Sundeys F-15 FPrice Key B $750C 50 0E 0I Circle numbers plans wish order best handling please include requests payment some other service plans order order phone call I 317 287-1256 order fax complete send form fax number 317I 4248I II 790 791 792 793 794 795 796 797 798 799 Domestic customers please include $300 shippingand handling Add $300 toI have plans mailed tube Please No COD OrdersI Make check money order payable US funds drawn US bank toI ModelAviation AMA 5151 East Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Please allow II ENCLOSED $ __________ k0 Money Order 0 MasterCardNisaI II CARDNOEXP DATE __ _ __ NAME_______________________ AMA No___________ STREET _____ _____ ____ ____ _____ II CITY --outside US add STATE____ ZIP ________________-Customers$300 additional shipping handling per planI L ay19961 Eagle caption reads Wally Sundeys F-15 built Steve Jaworski Philip Avonds plans kit model near future F-l5 already kit designed Philip Avonds Belgium Aeroloft Designs United States now manufactures F-15 kit under license Philip model photograph Aeroloft Designs kits Wally Steve good customers very proud job did Eagle Stephen Slachta Jr Aeroloft Designs Mesa Arizona Mason Letter Points View Steve Mason told something March issue still aint listening bet things would lot different have pilots license before could buy motor kit radio gearmight make good state law Bill Pote Salem Oregon Ref March 96 issue Letter Editor Steve Mason would have thought might check background basis referenced letter before publishing few facts missing pertinent 1 Flying referenced abandoned air field really private property permission 2 Most fliers site outlaw having no insurance 3 local police called out times because homeowners rightfully complained noise over houses contrast club RC Country obtained written permission landowner provided site insurance club invested about $10000 improving site providing safe conditions previous fliers site offered free initial club membership condition show evidence insurance abide safety noise standards AMA based Surprisingly did see windfall good luck several other clubs within half-hour drive Fontana area have same rules behavior have belonged club well others find no basis complaint usually too trying give help advice As hobby shops closing some havebut because clubs Like businesses today must competent competitive make go Further club has monthly meetings phone hot line help monthly news letter E-mail address would consider proper clarify published letter permit use part above including name addressI dont need mail disgruntled Martin ONeill have previously read letters would-be fliers found particular club made up unfriendly rude people would disdain help newcomers always glad didnt apply club couldnt understand other clubs could treat newcomers badly can imagine newcomer approaching flier practicing Pattern fanjet flier getting ready flyparticularly Saturday Sunday things busy However us make practice helping beginners fact case spend time flying site antenna end up buddy box helping get someones airplane air Over past 20 years club instructor have helped taught dozens people fly dont have formal instructor program present time em So partly order prove Mr Mason wrong about club partly get some free stick time invite him contact purpose learning fly Contrary last name quite uncommon can easily find phone book am free fly days week actually am free day suggest weekdays less crowded Calvin Malinka Rialto California Update Mr Mason letter response previous letter have sent regarding bad experience local RC clubs As stated previous letter am rather thick-skinned proceeded learn fly regardless thought being treated fairness club need let know people rude club members As later discovered flyers using flying site upset over club moving thought part club treated accordingly have since learned club members friendly helpful group people Please print apology group people misjudged Steve Mason Fontana California BILL EFFINGER0 SAYSCESSNA 170~TnI/S Scale1/5 Scale PIann PatternC Setfor 19%are1/3cole144wing span~KE RENEGADE~IAIRD SUPER-SOLUTION flOWOC3S-0AMPHIBIAN to] LI Cr0 engnes great scale airplanes famous Cessna 120 Jimmy1163000 72 wing span OooItIesLarroSpeOoLtjosBorhase 1/5soale 1/5RC60-00149092 wingspan 1035 sq"CF SC 3 112 lbs win PC 603/0 -n wing area 00 90 CIO engineswingspan 660 sq awing area scale becoming popular size combining lowerAERONCA C-3 55105w/a PC 4 oh PC One-pece wing.n 42 3/4 oneral engrh boldng cons onepeerengines ondaimosrgiantware113 scale 144 wing spanPemononle lanaing gear9C50-14$1990 pedormance9C30/ 29909C509 $2490 ___ MIGH1Y HOG1/6 scale 72 wing spanI/S Scale 94 1/2wng span 1575 sq wing area13to 26hCbG7$1495HAWKER SUPER FURY"CESSNA 120/140 engines BCT2 2495PIPER CUB J-3Plans show Faq enponBuild Either Model ASIEO-HOGS4 04 wingspan scale 141wing span 5C30-2 02990cersions 6010 12 CIO engnes 945490de-Bp-Oide dOOsa wing area 10 35 72 wingspan pop-off Oslotracer. 0010 71engines hCt-1 0MONOCOUPE 90A.ECOSS 1990uPlywoOd rgioss MINI-HOG 47 1/2 wing npon 340sq wooarea9C204 02990 I/S ScaleisCowl Fdr30to60C100 0631slbenginesRCT-306901/3 suae 120 wing span 1/0scare 7/ wing span RCOO4 01995WACO SRE-engines go wingspan 601023 CIO engines ' w ng area iece Wing kSUPER BUCCANEER 88. 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