The new 630 series pneumatic retracts Robart have what K takes best gear mid large size model airplanes RIO jets 7Theyre perfect easy replacement other less reliable retracts Robart 630s feature compact lower profile lighter stronger construction * Certified Aircraft Performance Product * High Alloy Heat Treated Aluminum Frames * 112 Dia 4130 Alloy Steel Struts Included * 112 Bore Triple-Sealed Robart Air Cylinder * Positive Up-Lock & Down-Lock Mechanisms * Easily Adjustable Robart Split Lock Trunions * Great Flying Off Grass Paved Runways 12-22 lb Models Available 900 850 straight offset 1050 nose gear See Dealer Contact Us Direct Robart Manufacturing Inc ROBox 1247 DeptA StCharles IL 60174 Phone 630-584-7616 E-mail robart@robart corn n Letters tt~ Ecgitc2r wanted tell AMA membership experience last Nats competition Muncie past July 811 fly helicopters registered fly F3C FAI competition Mike Goza planning attend competition previous year looking forward competing visiting friends made previous competitions fly-ins practicing flying site Sunday afternoon misfortune midair collision another competitor other pilot able safely land helicopter minor damage impact took rotor blades off machine resulting crash produced considerable damage machine compete competition over far concernedor thought After picking up pieces amazed find myself surrounded pilots offering assistance way parts rebuild helicopter offered everything needed rotor masts landing gear frame pieces fully assembled rotor hub ready go found engine sheared its connecting rod impact offered engine complete cooling fan outpouring support camaraderie unexpected overwhelming say least always knew helicopter pilots great group people experience goes prove Ultimately decided try rebuild machine field felt could have helicopter physically rebuilt end day getting set up competition next morning wasnt practical Enter Mike Fortune Memphis Tennessee Mike fellow heli flier have met other competitions funfly two extra machine didnt intend compete motel room offered duration contest floored would never have thought someone would offer $2000 machine another hesitation Mike did because generosity able compete enjoy contest would like thank people offered help repairing helicopter 96 Nats very special thanks Mike glowing example what -0 best of RC hobby about Steve Rhodes Texas City Texas Applause readers might interested truly fine service received Carl Goldberg Models Tiffany employee Carl Goldberg Tiffany cheerful affable friendly person made what thought difficult problem easy bought out somebody wanted get rid some RC equipment couple engines misc equipment item wanted Goldberg Eagle II kit got home 150 miles away discovered plan sheet missing called Goldberg sent plan sheet parts inventory sheet no charge appalled discover filling out sheet tremendous number parts hardware missing called Goldberg again talked Tiffany said replaced missing parts no charge except postage sent $550 inventory sheet short time later like magic box arrived parts would like say thanks Tiffany Carl Goldberg Models give round applause George Harris New York New York Promotion Ive read lot lately MA younger membership much lower past look March 1995 issue MA youll see demographics magazine ultimately persons hobby reaches present households have changed single-parent homes clue get started kids already interested getting RC aviation have interested model aviation since can remember never heard about AMAnot until started flying RC age 30 cant recall ad about AIVIA other aviation-related magazines have read None Boys Life comic books Aviation Heritage Wings Air Classics . starting see headed dont belong AMA youve probably never heard AMA have worked television industry Continued page 198 6 Model Aviation * Helicopter Help E con find right stuff web @ http /Iwwwrobartcom Letters Continued page 6 South florida past ten years eight on-air promotion last three years have earned honor being top Fox station nation can honestly tell what has worked us brand awareness known Fox 29 enables viewer know what network represent found Brand awareness also means using print radio advertising Fox has greater budget AMA idea same Get name national magazines cross over hobby just advertisers use MA other aviation mags cross-promote wonder younger membership has fallen maybe its because havent heard AMA dont know alive Besides dont fly age 13 maybe theyll start age 30 . 40 whatever just long interested modelers join fly fun Ralph 7 Capobianco West Palm Beach Florida Training response letter July issue sent Bob Blase would like say feel strongly opposed Mr Blases viewpoints Although agree modeler should show up field expect trained spot believe club members responsibility greet new member open arms new members contribute long-term growth success sport Face club has active non-active members true organization non-active members just important active ones arent able come out mow grass am father two small children work long hours Right now am lucky get flying once month better belong local club best support can offer point life pay dues help maintain club flying site Most clubs believe understand importance members like myself ask Mr Blase club members came out weekend fly much flying time would get Most likely much agree instructors time invaluable like mentor new modeler instructor must nurture student success part responsibility accept become instructor An instructor has right let student know must tutored within instructors schedule however Mr Blase made sound like newcomer must penance before earns privilege use field Field maintenance like flying itself something student must taught time should understand responsibilities flying site yes should encouraged help maintain flying site way can help out also mentioned hobby shop sold planelequipment club hobby shop work together will never have case newcomer blindly showing up field local hobby shop Props & Wheels Hobby actively involved sport has always source good advice club should work local hobby shops establish mutually beneficial relationship would make introducing newcomers sport pleasurable experience sons older am sure will club regulars course will ones out mowing grass maintaining field now best can offer dues AMA membership love sport hope others will write response issue club member responsibility vs strength numbers would like hear other club members feel Dale R McCandless Lehighton Pennsylvania Taylor Cub Plans Correx Ijust received August issue MA article Taylor Cub appeared think turned out great did terrific job however theres mistake plans BILL EFFINGER SAYS SE-5A one-ni mole wos designed sotisty mocel Wroer needs non0 tronsportobie ond less eopendoe WWI Scow SE-bA nor bees complete re-On deed its nOt o phot reduntn 4 Scee mode lid Scale SE-5A gALs greotert singe piece tigoter Very poporor full snole reproduction butts b3 113 wing spec 977 wing oree 300 0b OlD engwes 3or4 0500 4 lbs w/o 00Flet Bottom Modified OAF oirtoll P003-10010gb CESSNA 1701/4 Scale WWI 113 scole 144 wind sponr~BRITISH SE-5A P03S0034gb-80 l/4wihgspon l9ro2d 1/0 snore 72 wing spenCOrb engines 9000-b014gbS00Q0-7$2400 AERONCA C-3iuum2IuEhhI ALBATROS DVA 1/3 scele wieg spun j""~ 80 wing soon 13023 OlD 0030-702000 2QO-if$2490 1/b scele ing spenFOKKER D-VIII ROdS-i$149580 wing spen 25 OlD PIPER CUB J-3~r engines 1/3 scele wisg goon 0C30-2 029950OQS-S$2490 NEUPORT 2B MONOCOUPE 90Aggwing spec 1/3sceln 128 wing specyE~.10 8030-4BRTI H SOPWITHP1 1/S scole 77 wing spec g soen 78 PIPER TRIPACEROCQOl 1 95 113 scoln 110 wsg soon-DE HAVILLAND DH-4 8030-3 $2995127 wing spon 201031 OlD 1/Ssnele 70 wieg spos8050-3$19958CQO-22 0 FAIRCHILD 24FOKKER DR-i 1/b room 72 1/2 wing spen s22 wing spon 0060-6 $149518090-6 . 02495 1/3 roole 1451/2 wing spon ItrT -LFOKKER D-VII 90304503490 84 wing egos 78 tociro GRUMMAN WIDGEON8095-19$2490 110 snore 80 wrngnpesSPAD CXIII 1040 sgis wing dreG~g 79 1/4 wing spon 131031 010 0000-803995 0090-803795 198 Model Aviation ision Aviation Design P 0 Box 158 Palmetto FL 34220-01 58 Phone 941-729-2971 Fax 941-729-6761 Home Airplanes Bob Godfrey Designer TOCWinners 1/4 Scale CURTIS GOSHAWK FIIC-2 941/2wisgspon 13to3OOlb engines 80 s /080 neroll LengTh 8090-2452490 1/5 Scale LAIRD SUPER-SOW TION ForbOOtolbeOlb'18 wrngnpos 4 8050-14 ~1 ice KeyI B C 5 D 0E 0 I Fill blanks below numbers plans wish order best handling please include requests payment some other service plans order order phone call 317 287-1256 order fax complete send form fax number 317 289-4248I II II Domestic customers please include $300 shippingand handling Add $3 00 plans mailed tube Please No COD OrdersI Make check money order payable US funds drawn US bank to I Mode/Aviation AMA 5151 East Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Please allowI 3 6 weeks deliveryI II ENCLOSED $ _______ Check Money Order erCardNisaI CARD NOEXP DATE _____ _____ NAME ________________________ _________________________ AMANo___________ STREET I CITY _____________________ STATE ____ ZIP ___________________ L customers outside us add $300 additional shipping snd handling per plan Just under fuselage side view note [that] fuselage sheeted 1As balsa sheet Thats accurate fuselage open-frame structure written early stages project after flight testing Max 20 bit much Cub flew nose heavy took out 20 installed old Max 15 9 x 4 Rev-Up proved absolutely perfect highly recommended Jim Coveney Valley Stream New York BOM Rule Just re-read Haught Corner July 1996 issue column again discusses BOM pro con points have discussed times before Also discussed length fact participants other competitive sports build own equipment Dale Earnhardt didnt build race car Arnold Palmer didnt build golf clubs Nancy Kemgan didnt make skates nor does sharpen quarterback neither makes own football nor helmet etc todays society people just have leisure time once did Some people enjoy building am going start competing RC Aerobatics would purchase best pro-built equipment could get learn fly enter highest class competition would accept entry am going get beat want beat best man builds will beat man buys Maybe two have similar piloting ability buyer practices builder builds will likely win know Id bet point seems missed discussions some people have absolutely no interest building models Ability build has nothing Time build might have bearing dont really think little Bud Tennys question [concerning multiple national records] An individuals best performance can set new record everyone sets new record has earned record certificate Joe Sullivan Richardson Texas Korda Cover Congratulations cover photograph September issue prizes awarded cover should take Nobel Pulitzer Korda Wakefield Thats model aviation its finest hour No glitzy plastic ARFs mechano marvel gyro-stabilized helicopter buzz bombs simplicity beauty rubber motor perfect model No am Luddite fly somewhat sophisticated SAM [Society Antique Modelers] stuff myself long thrilling days yesteryear More Mitchell Heller Glenview Illinois 200 Model Aviation Train$1125 RC aileron trainer Clough 09 power spans 47 inches 824 Savoy$1125 CL Stunt model Brickhaus spans 60 inches No 130 Plnooter 51558 PC Scale nodel 23-45 hchananl has BoTh slots flaps C No169 Dennypleno PC corsion fanlad cabin wodel kif fora 1937 19-25 C No 262 Croshneeten CL crash-proof fainer Tao sjzesf 5-30 35140 paws A No 202 Mini P16 RC Sapolc& 049 dccfnd fan spaS fuel fat 2 channel Balso wings tail ad fasalago shacista B No2101920 Fleet Biplone ftC Spcrf Scale fa 3540 pacco 4-choanel Spans 56 scale 2 plan shoots 0 No 447 142A MIsS AOsOtIOO RC Old Tm/c bA Tececo nadel fo 049 010w 2 channels C No981 Gee Bee Model V PC Galdne Age Paco Spans 72-in f/s scale tar 00 pawo 3 plan sheets B No 702 NeloIsel NE 16 PP Scale nadol 1924 Gannan monoplane Far HiLine Mini-6 90004 clacfoc nato SpansSB n A No 714 Mod 0556 PC ose-tiondly Span file far rolacod slow flighf hocels law slow eraneacars 25-30 pawn Spans ASia 2 p1cc sheets.. 0 No 720 Mlsetennon PP Pank Zoics papalos all-balsa-cocored cbber-paweed nadel taken front Popolor Science Jane 1041 Spans SOle A No7301941 TpIOsrett PC qoarter-scale design captares fhe saigon flying qoalitios fho loll-scale Toyfontra f 06- span Spice sheefe.. No 739 Joeotn RC Sailplane has looks end pertornanco 122-inch span inclodes loll conatcotian 10013 plan oofsl No 750 BooIng P46-2 ftC Spas Scale hipi ass spans inchos oceloho fOb fh lb 2shsofs No 759 A,fbo PP Head-held catapoif glider Joan Andccss A No 703 MIss Amleo Clash ATesaco cersion coos 10 dm001 power No 760 PerIsy Tee Dee 01 h-paoeod PC wadel opens 20 inches No 769 Glpep Mote PC Spac Scab biplane spans hO inches No 776 Aetodeotyl Second-stop PP sbbc wodol spans 157 inches No 779 Leepln 100 19500-era RC SpaS model 10119 twa-stacke power spans 54 inches No781 Aneone Defender RC Scale far 45-45 foar-strako spans 70 inches 12 sheets No762 Kenodoee PC Eleotlic canard Hal de Belt spans 60 inches No762 entheg 666 CL Stonl 1051 pawo Bah Boron spans 53 itches 90766 FlIcker Wintot/Haclan gC biplane 60 pawn opens 65 inchas 2 shootol No 765 Northern LIght Pp P1 J Aagcstcs opens 53/cinches No769 000000 180ES hiectric sailplane far 55 power spans 62 inchco Ne 796 Vlodisotots PC spaeltainer Jint HO5h1 101 TO 09 power spans 60 inches No701 Nlblite Pecad-sening Class B PP Sort Pall opens 72 inches No702 Aleoonster 601101 PC Scale Phihp Kent spans 621/2 inches 2 sheets No793 Delitch Two 020s pawn PC flying boat 30-inch span Ne 794 Preols CL Stsnt Tent Oloan side-woontod engine opens 59 inches No790 Blee Ridge Ceeset PC spas wodel Old-Tinte appaeronce spans 02 inches No766 ghIIIeIogh RC CIob Pacer coos 100w hoard constroafian spans 51 inches Nn 797 Dyke Onlte PP RobBer Scale oeoian Weinfon hanteboilt spans 37 inches No766 PT Generic pyntey 10/ne 0-42 pawer spans 06 Inches 2 shoots No766 AC Seogoll Unoscal ewdel tsr 202Stco-05011ec specs 53 mOno No066 Nero 40 Tom-Scow OC peohcr 07000 50/ciOOhcO No801 Nonger 13 OA Teseco PF specs 49/S cohn No892 060 Cansentahco cecard hyWotsr 0 Honfon opans 04 inchco Ne 603 Hot Cesety CL Scale Its Moo 32 Pwnk BeaSy specs 3g/c inches No 604 MOIsOWE PInto PC Scale Mlkslaska far hioctria two-strokes opens 04 incheol No665 Teeco Znphp PP far hNPlJ Isoocko spans SB/S itches Ne 006 TO FlIt RC cailpiene b0 Chintensen can leonched fhee ways oyoo 77 inches No667 ARCSO Defender Class ABC Scale Osratian Mothews opens 70 inches No666 Loesh Brook Bipe Span Biplanefor 1520 boo-strokes spans 30 ncheO No669 Gee Bee 82 CL Profile Scale/Stoat 45-65 twa-strokes opens 56 inches No810 Indleoter SA eC toaer cons walded foant wing spans 45 inches Ne 811 5670 All-sheet CL tainer/spad 0401101 rood-colon 0490 opens 20 inches B Ne 612 Poteto Men Sterdy /SA PP tainsr spans 36 inches B No 613 Soft Toesh Winfo/Hoaton Giant far KOB 100 spans 95 inohno 3 sheets 90816 5625 PC hioctyc flying acing weighs 46 ooncoo spans 041S inches 2 sheefs No815 Teylor Cob PC Span Scele Ia three channels spans 50 inches 90816 Loe9Nter Wlsepy CL adoancsd beginner Scale ntodel spans 35 inches 90817 Speedp Aerabafic PC design far 25-35 power spans 5515 inches No818 Nlbbte 366 PP ISA ocard holder Sane Pall opens ShIS inches No019 WIedoport PC hlectic gentinder Scele hy Pacing spans 56 inches No020 TeeseesI CL precision Aeracafics wodel Udnoacoki far ST 60 opens OilS inches No021 Aft Chester Goon PP Na-Cal Scale wodel Linotfant opens 10 ashes No 822 Stephens 0km PC Laso predecessor Sapolss 32 power opens 95 inches Full-size plan list available Complete listing plans previously published magazine through no 7ag may obtained free Charge writing enclose 55e stamped pre-addressed #10 businesssize letter envelopel ModelAviafion 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/12
Page Numbers: 6, 198, 200
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/12
Page Numbers: 6, 198, 200
The new 630 series pneumatic retracts Robart have what K takes best gear mid large size model airplanes RIO jets 7Theyre perfect easy replacement other less reliable retracts Robart 630s feature compact lower profile lighter stronger construction * Certified Aircraft Performance Product * High Alloy Heat Treated Aluminum Frames * 112 Dia 4130 Alloy Steel Struts Included * 112 Bore Triple-Sealed Robart Air Cylinder * Positive Up-Lock & Down-Lock Mechanisms * Easily Adjustable Robart Split Lock Trunions * Great Flying Off Grass Paved Runways 12-22 lb Models Available 900 850 straight offset 1050 nose gear See Dealer Contact Us Direct Robart Manufacturing Inc ROBox 1247 DeptA StCharles IL 60174 Phone 630-584-7616 E-mail robart@robart corn n Letters tt~ Ecgitc2r wanted tell AMA membership experience last Nats competition Muncie past July 811 fly helicopters registered fly F3C FAI competition Mike Goza planning attend competition previous year looking forward competing visiting friends made previous competitions fly-ins practicing flying site Sunday afternoon misfortune midair collision another competitor other pilot able safely land helicopter minor damage impact took rotor blades off machine resulting crash produced considerable damage machine compete competition over far concernedor thought After picking up pieces amazed find myself surrounded pilots offering assistance way parts rebuild helicopter offered everything needed rotor masts landing gear frame pieces fully assembled rotor hub ready go found engine sheared its connecting rod impact offered engine complete cooling fan outpouring support camaraderie unexpected overwhelming say least always knew helicopter pilots great group people experience goes prove Ultimately decided try rebuild machine field felt could have helicopter physically rebuilt end day getting set up competition next morning wasnt practical Enter Mike Fortune Memphis Tennessee Mike fellow heli flier have met other competitions funfly two extra machine didnt intend compete motel room offered duration contest floored would never have thought someone would offer $2000 machine another hesitation Mike did because generosity able compete enjoy contest would like thank people offered help repairing helicopter 96 Nats very special thanks Mike glowing example what -0 best of RC hobby about Steve Rhodes Texas City Texas Applause readers might interested truly fine service received Carl Goldberg Models Tiffany employee Carl Goldberg Tiffany cheerful affable friendly person made what thought difficult problem easy bought out somebody wanted get rid some RC equipment couple engines misc equipment item wanted Goldberg Eagle II kit got home 150 miles away discovered plan sheet missing called Goldberg sent plan sheet parts inventory sheet no charge appalled discover filling out sheet tremendous number parts hardware missing called Goldberg again talked Tiffany said replaced missing parts no charge except postage sent $550 inventory sheet short time later like magic box arrived parts would like say thanks Tiffany Carl Goldberg Models give round applause George Harris New York New York Promotion Ive read lot lately MA younger membership much lower past look March 1995 issue MA youll see demographics magazine ultimately persons hobby reaches present households have changed single-parent homes clue get started kids already interested getting RC aviation have interested model aviation since can remember never heard about AMAnot until started flying RC age 30 cant recall ad about AIVIA other aviation-related magazines have read None Boys Life comic books Aviation Heritage Wings Air Classics . starting see headed dont belong AMA youve probably never heard AMA have worked television industry Continued page 198 6 Model Aviation * Helicopter Help E con find right stuff web @ http /Iwwwrobartcom Letters Continued page 6 South florida past ten years eight on-air promotion last three years have earned honor being top Fox station nation can honestly tell what has worked us brand awareness known Fox 29 enables viewer know what network represent found Brand awareness also means using print radio advertising Fox has greater budget AMA idea same Get name national magazines cross over hobby just advertisers use MA other aviation mags cross-promote wonder younger membership has fallen maybe its because havent heard AMA dont know alive Besides dont fly age 13 maybe theyll start age 30 . 40 whatever just long interested modelers join fly fun Ralph 7 Capobianco West Palm Beach Florida Training response letter July issue sent Bob Blase would like say feel strongly opposed Mr Blases viewpoints Although agree modeler should show up field expect trained spot believe club members responsibility greet new member open arms new members contribute long-term growth success sport Face club has active non-active members true organization non-active members just important active ones arent able come out mow grass am father two small children work long hours Right now am lucky get flying once month better belong local club best support can offer point life pay dues help maintain club flying site Most clubs believe understand importance members like myself ask Mr Blase club members came out weekend fly much flying time would get Most likely much agree instructors time invaluable like mentor new modeler instructor must nurture student success part responsibility accept become instructor An instructor has right let student know must tutored within instructors schedule however Mr Blase made sound like newcomer must penance before earns privilege use field Field maintenance like flying itself something student must taught time should understand responsibilities flying site yes should encouraged help maintain flying site way can help out also mentioned hobby shop sold planelequipment club hobby shop work together will never have case newcomer blindly showing up field local hobby shop Props & Wheels Hobby actively involved sport has always source good advice club should work local hobby shops establish mutually beneficial relationship would make introducing newcomers sport pleasurable experience sons older am sure will club regulars course will ones out mowing grass maintaining field now best can offer dues AMA membership love sport hope others will write response issue club member responsibility vs strength numbers would like hear other club members feel Dale R McCandless Lehighton Pennsylvania Taylor Cub Plans Correx Ijust received August issue MA article Taylor Cub appeared think turned out great did terrific job however theres mistake plans BILL EFFINGER SAYS SE-5A one-ni mole wos designed sotisty mocel Wroer needs non0 tronsportobie ond less eopendoe WWI Scow SE-bA nor bees complete re-On deed its nOt o phot reduntn 4 Scee mode lid Scale SE-5A gALs greotert singe piece tigoter Very poporor full snole reproduction butts b3 113 wing spec 977 wing oree 300 0b OlD engwes 3or4 0500 4 lbs w/o 00Flet Bottom Modified OAF oirtoll P003-10010gb CESSNA 1701/4 Scale WWI 113 scole 144 wind sponr~BRITISH SE-5A P03S0034gb-80 l/4wihgspon l9ro2d 1/0 snore 72 wing spenCOrb engines 9000-b014gbS00Q0-7$2400 AERONCA C-3iuum2IuEhhI ALBATROS DVA 1/3 scele wieg spun j""~ 80 wing soon 13023 OlD 0030-702000 2QO-if$2490 1/b scele ing spenFOKKER D-VIII ROdS-i$149580 wing spen 25 OlD PIPER CUB J-3~r engines 1/3 scele wisg goon 0C30-2 029950OQS-S$2490 NEUPORT 2B MONOCOUPE 90Aggwing spec 1/3sceln 128 wing specyE~.10 8030-4BRTI H SOPWITHP1 1/S scole 77 wing spec g soen 78 PIPER TRIPACEROCQOl 1 95 113 scoln 110 wsg soon-DE HAVILLAND DH-4 8030-3 $2995127 wing spon 201031 OlD 1/Ssnele 70 wieg spos8050-3$19958CQO-22 0 FAIRCHILD 24FOKKER DR-i 1/b room 72 1/2 wing spen s22 wing spon 0060-6 $149518090-6 . 02495 1/3 roole 1451/2 wing spon ItrT -LFOKKER D-VII 90304503490 84 wing egos 78 tociro GRUMMAN WIDGEON8095-19$2490 110 snore 80 wrngnpesSPAD CXIII 1040 sgis wing dreG~g 79 1/4 wing spon 131031 010 0000-803995 0090-803795 198 Model Aviation ision Aviation Design P 0 Box 158 Palmetto FL 34220-01 58 Phone 941-729-2971 Fax 941-729-6761 Home Airplanes Bob Godfrey Designer TOCWinners 1/4 Scale CURTIS GOSHAWK FIIC-2 941/2wisgspon 13to3OOlb engines 80 s /080 neroll LengTh 8090-2452490 1/5 Scale LAIRD SUPER-SOW TION ForbOOtolbeOlb'18 wrngnpos 4 8050-14 ~1 ice KeyI B C 5 D 0E 0 I Fill blanks below numbers plans wish order best handling please include requests payment some other service plans order order phone call 317 287-1256 order fax complete send form fax number 317 289-4248I II II Domestic customers please include $300 shippingand handling Add $3 00 plans mailed tube Please No COD OrdersI Make check money order payable US funds drawn US bank to I Mode/Aviation AMA 5151 East Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Please allowI 3 6 weeks deliveryI II ENCLOSED $ _______ Check Money Order erCardNisaI CARD NOEXP DATE _____ _____ NAME ________________________ _________________________ AMANo___________ STREET I CITY _____________________ STATE ____ ZIP ___________________ L customers outside us add $300 additional shipping snd handling per plan Just under fuselage side view note [that] fuselage sheeted 1As balsa sheet Thats accurate fuselage open-frame structure written early stages project after flight testing Max 20 bit much Cub flew nose heavy took out 20 installed old Max 15 9 x 4 Rev-Up proved absolutely perfect highly recommended Jim Coveney Valley Stream New York BOM Rule Just re-read Haught Corner July 1996 issue column again discusses BOM pro con points have discussed times before Also discussed length fact participants other competitive sports build own equipment Dale Earnhardt didnt build race car Arnold Palmer didnt build golf clubs Nancy Kemgan didnt make skates nor does sharpen quarterback neither makes own football nor helmet etc todays society people just have leisure time once did Some people enjoy building am going start competing RC Aerobatics would purchase best pro-built equipment could get learn fly enter highest class competition would accept entry am going get beat want beat best man builds will beat man buys Maybe two have similar piloting ability buyer practices builder builds will likely win know Id bet point seems missed discussions some people have absolutely no interest building models Ability build has nothing Time build might have bearing dont really think little Bud Tennys question [concerning multiple national records] An individuals best performance can set new record everyone sets new record has earned record certificate Joe Sullivan Richardson Texas Korda Cover Congratulations cover photograph September issue prizes awarded cover should take Nobel Pulitzer Korda Wakefield Thats model aviation its finest hour No glitzy plastic ARFs mechano marvel gyro-stabilized helicopter buzz bombs simplicity beauty rubber motor perfect model No am Luddite fly somewhat sophisticated SAM [Society Antique Modelers] stuff myself long thrilling days yesteryear More Mitchell Heller Glenview Illinois 200 Model Aviation Train$1125 RC aileron trainer Clough 09 power spans 47 inches 824 Savoy$1125 CL Stunt model Brickhaus spans 60 inches No 130 Plnooter 51558 PC Scale nodel 23-45 hchananl has BoTh slots flaps C No169 Dennypleno PC corsion fanlad cabin wodel kif fora 1937 19-25 C No 262 Croshneeten CL crash-proof fainer Tao sjzesf 5-30 35140 paws A No 202 Mini P16 RC Sapolc& 049 dccfnd fan spaS fuel fat 2 channel Balso wings tail ad fasalago shacista B No2101920 Fleet Biplone ftC Spcrf Scale fa 3540 pacco 4-choanel Spans 56 scale 2 plan shoots 0 No 447 142A MIsS AOsOtIOO RC Old Tm/c bA Tececo nadel fo 049 010w 2 channels C No981 Gee Bee Model V PC Galdne Age Paco Spans 72-in f/s scale tar 00 pawo 3 plan sheets B No 702 NeloIsel NE 16 PP Scale nadol 1924 Gannan monoplane Far HiLine Mini-6 90004 clacfoc nato SpansSB n A No 714 Mod 0556 PC ose-tiondly Span file far rolacod slow flighf hocels law slow eraneacars 25-30 pawn Spans ASia 2 p1cc sheets.. 0 No 720 Mlsetennon PP Pank Zoics papalos all-balsa-cocored cbber-paweed nadel taken front Popolor Science Jane 1041 Spans SOle A No7301941 TpIOsrett PC qoarter-scale design captares fhe saigon flying qoalitios fho loll-scale Toyfontra f 06- span Spice sheefe.. No 739 Joeotn RC Sailplane has looks end pertornanco 122-inch span inclodes loll conatcotian 10013 plan oofsl No 750 BooIng P46-2 ftC Spas Scale hipi ass spans inchos oceloho fOb fh lb 2shsofs No 759 A,fbo PP Head-held catapoif glider Joan Andccss A No 703 MIss Amleo Clash ATesaco cersion coos 10 dm001 power No 760 PerIsy Tee Dee 01 h-paoeod PC wadel opens 20 inches No 769 Glpep Mote PC Spac Scab biplane spans hO inches No 776 Aetodeotyl Second-stop PP sbbc wodol spans 157 inches No 779 Leepln 100 19500-era RC SpaS model 10119 twa-stacke power spans 54 inches No781 Aneone Defender RC Scale far 45-45 foar-strako spans 70 inches 12 sheets No762 Kenodoee PC Eleotlic canard Hal de Belt spans 60 inches No762 entheg 666 CL Stonl 1051 pawo Bah Boron spans 53 itches 90766 FlIcker Wintot/Haclan gC biplane 60 pawn opens 65 inchas 2 shootol No 765 Northern LIght Pp P1 J Aagcstcs opens 53/cinches No769 000000 180ES hiectric sailplane far 55 power spans 62 inchco Ne 796 Vlodisotots PC spaeltainer Jint HO5h1 101 TO 09 power spans 60 inches No701 Nlblite Pecad-sening Class B PP Sort Pall opens 72 inches No702 Aleoonster 601101 PC Scale Phihp Kent spans 621/2 inches 2 sheets No793 Delitch Two 020s pawn PC flying boat 30-inch span Ne 794 Preols CL Stsnt Tent Oloan side-woontod engine opens 59 inches No790 Blee Ridge Ceeset PC spas wodel Old-Tinte appaeronce spans 02 inches No766 ghIIIeIogh RC CIob Pacer coos 100w hoard constroafian spans 51 inches Nn 797 Dyke Onlte PP RobBer Scale oeoian Weinfon hanteboilt spans 37 inches No766 PT Generic pyntey 10/ne 0-42 pawer spans 06 Inches 2 shoots No766 AC Seogoll Unoscal ewdel tsr 202Stco-05011ec specs 53 mOno No066 Nero 40 Tom-Scow OC peohcr 07000 50/ciOOhcO No801 Nonger 13 OA Teseco PF specs 49/S cohn No892 060 Cansentahco cecard hyWotsr 0 Honfon opans 04 inchco Ne 603 Hot Cesety CL Scale Its Moo 32 Pwnk BeaSy specs 3g/c inches No 604 MOIsOWE PInto PC Scale Mlkslaska far hioctria two-strokes opens 04 incheol No665 Teeco Znphp PP far hNPlJ Isoocko spans SB/S itches Ne 006 TO FlIt RC cailpiene b0 Chintensen can leonched fhee ways oyoo 77 inches No667 ARCSO Defender Class ABC Scale Osratian Mothews opens 70 inches No666 Loesh Brook Bipe Span Biplanefor 1520 boo-strokes spans 30 ncheO No669 Gee Bee 82 CL Profile Scale/Stoat 45-65 twa-strokes opens 56 inches No810 Indleoter SA eC toaer cons walded foant wing spans 45 inches Ne 811 5670 All-sheet CL tainer/spad 0401101 rood-colon 0490 opens 20 inches B Ne 612 Poteto Men Sterdy /SA PP tainsr spans 36 inches B No 613 Soft Toesh Winfo/Hoaton Giant far KOB 100 spans 95 inohno 3 sheets 90816 5625 PC hioctyc flying acing weighs 46 ooncoo spans 041S inches 2 sheefs No815 Teylor Cob PC Span Scele Ia three channels spans 50 inches 90816 Loe9Nter Wlsepy CL adoancsd beginner Scale ntodel spans 35 inches 90817 Speedp Aerabafic PC design far 25-35 power spans 5515 inches No818 Nlbbte 366 PP ISA ocard holder Sane Pall opens ShIS inches No019 WIedoport PC hlectic gentinder Scele hy Pacing spans 56 inches No020 TeeseesI CL precision Aeracafics wodel Udnoacoki far ST 60 opens OilS inches No021 Aft Chester Goon PP Na-Cal Scale wodel Linotfant opens 10 ashes No 822 Stephens 0km PC Laso predecessor Sapolss 32 power opens 95 inches Full-size plan list available Complete listing plans previously published magazine through no 7ag may obtained free Charge writing enclose 55e stamped pre-addressed #10 businesssize letter envelopel ModelAviafion 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/12
Page Numbers: 6, 198, 200
The new 630 series pneumatic retracts Robart have what K takes best gear mid large size model airplanes RIO jets 7Theyre perfect easy replacement other less reliable retracts Robart 630s feature compact lower profile lighter stronger construction * Certified Aircraft Performance Product * High Alloy Heat Treated Aluminum Frames * 112 Dia 4130 Alloy Steel Struts Included * 112 Bore Triple-Sealed Robart Air Cylinder * Positive Up-Lock & Down-Lock Mechanisms * Easily Adjustable Robart Split Lock Trunions * Great Flying Off Grass Paved Runways 12-22 lb Models Available 900 850 straight offset 1050 nose gear See Dealer Contact Us Direct Robart Manufacturing Inc ROBox 1247 DeptA StCharles IL 60174 Phone 630-584-7616 E-mail robart@robart corn n Letters tt~ Ecgitc2r wanted tell AMA membership experience last Nats competition Muncie past July 811 fly helicopters registered fly F3C FAI competition Mike Goza planning attend competition previous year looking forward competing visiting friends made previous competitions fly-ins practicing flying site Sunday afternoon misfortune midair collision another competitor other pilot able safely land helicopter minor damage impact took rotor blades off machine resulting crash produced considerable damage machine compete competition over far concernedor thought After picking up pieces amazed find myself surrounded pilots offering assistance way parts rebuild helicopter offered everything needed rotor masts landing gear frame pieces fully assembled rotor hub ready go found engine sheared its connecting rod impact offered engine complete cooling fan outpouring support camaraderie unexpected overwhelming say least always knew helicopter pilots great group people experience goes prove Ultimately decided try rebuild machine field felt could have helicopter physically rebuilt end day getting set up competition next morning wasnt practical Enter Mike Fortune Memphis Tennessee Mike fellow heli flier have met other competitions funfly two extra machine didnt intend compete motel room offered duration contest floored would never have thought someone would offer $2000 machine another hesitation Mike did because generosity able compete enjoy contest would like thank people offered help repairing helicopter 96 Nats very special thanks Mike glowing example what -0 best of RC hobby about Steve Rhodes Texas City Texas Applause readers might interested truly fine service received Carl Goldberg Models Tiffany employee Carl Goldberg Tiffany cheerful affable friendly person made what thought difficult problem easy bought out somebody wanted get rid some RC equipment couple engines misc equipment item wanted Goldberg Eagle II kit got home 150 miles away discovered plan sheet missing called Goldberg sent plan sheet parts inventory sheet no charge appalled discover filling out sheet tremendous number parts hardware missing called Goldberg again talked Tiffany said replaced missing parts no charge except postage sent $550 inventory sheet short time later like magic box arrived parts would like say thanks Tiffany Carl Goldberg Models give round applause George Harris New York New York Promotion Ive read lot lately MA younger membership much lower past look March 1995 issue MA youll see demographics magazine ultimately persons hobby reaches present households have changed single-parent homes clue get started kids already interested getting RC aviation have interested model aviation since can remember never heard about AMAnot until started flying RC age 30 cant recall ad about AIVIA other aviation-related magazines have read None Boys Life comic books Aviation Heritage Wings Air Classics . starting see headed dont belong AMA youve probably never heard AMA have worked television industry Continued page 198 6 Model Aviation * Helicopter Help E con find right stuff web @ http /Iwwwrobartcom Letters Continued page 6 South florida past ten years eight on-air promotion last three years have earned honor being top Fox station nation can honestly tell what has worked us brand awareness known Fox 29 enables viewer know what network represent found Brand awareness also means using print radio advertising Fox has greater budget AMA idea same Get name national magazines cross over hobby just advertisers use MA other aviation mags cross-promote wonder younger membership has fallen maybe its because havent heard AMA dont know alive Besides dont fly age 13 maybe theyll start age 30 . 40 whatever just long interested modelers join fly fun Ralph 7 Capobianco West Palm Beach Florida Training response letter July issue sent Bob Blase would like say feel strongly opposed Mr Blases viewpoints Although agree modeler should show up field expect trained spot believe club members responsibility greet new member open arms new members contribute long-term growth success sport Face club has active non-active members true organization non-active members just important active ones arent able come out mow grass am father two small children work long hours Right now am lucky get flying once month better belong local club best support can offer point life pay dues help maintain club flying site Most clubs believe understand importance members like myself ask Mr Blase club members came out weekend fly much flying time would get Most likely much agree instructors time invaluable like mentor new modeler instructor must nurture student success part responsibility accept become instructor An instructor has right let student know must tutored within instructors schedule however Mr Blase made sound like newcomer must penance before earns privilege use field Field maintenance like flying itself something student must taught time should understand responsibilities flying site yes should encouraged help maintain flying site way can help out also mentioned hobby shop sold planelequipment club hobby shop work together will never have case newcomer blindly showing up field local hobby shop Props & Wheels Hobby actively involved sport has always source good advice club should work local hobby shops establish mutually beneficial relationship would make introducing newcomers sport pleasurable experience sons older am sure will club regulars course will ones out mowing grass maintaining field now best can offer dues AMA membership love sport hope others will write response issue club member responsibility vs strength numbers would like hear other club members feel Dale R McCandless Lehighton Pennsylvania Taylor Cub Plans Correx Ijust received August issue MA article Taylor Cub appeared think turned out great did terrific job however theres mistake plans BILL EFFINGER SAYS SE-5A one-ni mole wos designed sotisty mocel Wroer needs non0 tronsportobie ond less eopendoe WWI Scow SE-bA nor bees complete re-On deed its nOt o phot reduntn 4 Scee mode lid Scale SE-5A gALs greotert singe piece tigoter Very poporor full snole reproduction butts b3 113 wing spec 977 wing oree 300 0b OlD engwes 3or4 0500 4 lbs w/o 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0000-803995 0090-803795 198 Model Aviation ision Aviation Design P 0 Box 158 Palmetto FL 34220-01 58 Phone 941-729-2971 Fax 941-729-6761 Home Airplanes Bob Godfrey Designer TOCWinners 1/4 Scale CURTIS GOSHAWK FIIC-2 941/2wisgspon 13to3OOlb engines 80 s /080 neroll LengTh 8090-2452490 1/5 Scale LAIRD SUPER-SOW TION ForbOOtolbeOlb'18 wrngnpos 4 8050-14 ~1 ice KeyI B C 5 D 0E 0 I Fill blanks below numbers plans wish order best handling please include requests payment some other service plans order order phone call 317 287-1256 order fax complete send form fax number 317 289-4248I II II Domestic customers please include $300 shippingand handling Add $3 00 plans mailed tube Please No COD OrdersI Make check money order payable US funds drawn US bank to I Mode/Aviation AMA 5151 East Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Please allowI 3 6 weeks deliveryI II ENCLOSED $ _______ Check Money Order erCardNisaI CARD NOEXP DATE _____ _____ NAME ________________________ _________________________ AMANo___________ STREET I CITY _____________________ STATE ____ ZIP ___________________ L customers outside us add $300 additional shipping snd handling per plan Just under fuselage side view note [that] fuselage sheeted 1As balsa sheet Thats accurate fuselage open-frame structure written early stages project after flight testing Max 20 bit much Cub flew nose heavy took out 20 installed old Max 15 9 x 4 Rev-Up proved absolutely perfect highly recommended Jim Coveney Valley Stream New York BOM Rule Just re-read Haught Corner July 1996 issue column again discusses BOM pro con points have discussed times before Also discussed length fact participants other competitive sports build own equipment Dale Earnhardt didnt build race car Arnold Palmer didnt build golf clubs Nancy Kemgan didnt make skates nor does sharpen quarterback neither makes own football nor helmet etc todays society people just have leisure time once did Some people enjoy building am going start competing RC Aerobatics would purchase best pro-built equipment could get learn fly enter highest class competition would accept entry am going get beat want beat best man builds will beat man buys Maybe two have similar piloting ability buyer practices builder builds will likely win know Id bet point seems missed discussions some people have absolutely no interest building models Ability build has nothing Time build might have bearing dont really think little Bud Tennys question [concerning multiple national records] An individuals best performance can set new record everyone sets new record has earned record certificate Joe Sullivan Richardson Texas Korda Cover Congratulations cover photograph September issue prizes awarded cover should take Nobel Pulitzer Korda Wakefield Thats model aviation its finest hour No glitzy plastic ARFs mechano marvel gyro-stabilized helicopter buzz bombs simplicity beauty rubber motor perfect model No am Luddite fly somewhat sophisticated SAM [Society Antique Modelers] stuff 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