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Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/02
Page Numbers: 6, 104, 181, 182

Fly Best Less SW-QOK 60cc 37ci Compare other 60cc engine 3 crankshaft bearings Electronic auto-advance ignition system 56 hp est its class Long stroke high torque Props 22x10 22x12 24x10 Light weight 44 lbs Built-in motor mount Easy starting year warranty Designed airplanes blowers chainsaws 0 S S 0 S 3W Modellmotoren world leader in Giant Scale Motors current TOC Champion Call info complete line motors 24cc 240cc single four cylinders Exclusive US Representative 3W Modellrnororen Desert Aircraft P0 Box 18038 on Arizona 85731 Phone/FAX 520 722 0607 Letters tc th Editor seem remember some time ago request suggestions information included Model Aviation have wondering some time way public performances AIVIA Air Show Teams listed provided list teams have never seen information about shows What better way acquaint someone what model flying about take presentations hope private Seems like good way promote hobby noted interest listing clubs 100 members August 1996 issue Emphasis placed fact clubs almost 6% total 1996 chartered clubs significance fact over 94% clubs have less 100 members addition report shows 50% clubs have less 25 members have concern smaller clubs like belong Electronic Flyers Virginia #1578 22 members perhaps receive enough consideration Academy Model Aeronautics Lonnie D Goad Strasburg Virginia Combat Bug Earlier summer nine-year-old son Matthew made first solo flight Jr Ringmaster built together Since time fly together chance get Several weeks ago went local Formula GX Combat meet Worcester MA Matt really enjoyed lively flying said planes really crank Dad got chance talk some fliers very gracious answering Mans 20 questions ride home Matt couldnt stop talking about line tangles cool midairs feeling Combat bug bitten him Questions came up once home like Can go another meet think could build plane like guys Dad past weekend Wingbusters Model Aircraft Club first Invitational RC Control Line Combat meet Matthew entered Sportsman class Formula GX Slow Combat first-ever meet both us sort jumped directly fire arrived field met few same fliers Worcester meet helped us set up pit -and answered 20 questions Neil Simpson Dana Lord Conrad Wondolowski instrumental getting us up flying noticed things done little differently world Combat guys can improvise adapt almost anything thought heard few snickers though Matt walked up two Ringmasters fly Combat meet After few 'modifications~ ready Matthew first-round flight against Neil Simpson Unfortunately leaky tank resulted DNF Matt disappointed least bit discouraged turn came previous problems fixed got complete flight Conrad W opponent walked through merciful taking few cuts said needed know felt Yeah right Matthews next flight did complete won match No cuts no line tangles no midairs Nothing smile ear ear rest meet went team suffering several mishaps Although no worse wear Ringmasters didnt fare well neither repairable end day Dana Lord spent spare time helping us stay airworthy Without assistance Matthew never would have able get through meet ended up placing first Sportsman 30 points over Matthew Dads need win sometimes too Special thanks Neil Conrad Dana guys came us being asked stayed us end unselfishness willingness help others just what hobby needs Matthew chewed ear off way home again Asking long think would take build Combat ships smiled told Matt would give him something put bite Brian Stas Kingston Massachusetts Satisfied Customer recently installed retracts model first time chose Spring Air because liked fact use springs bring gear down Being retract rookie questions after receiving have called Spring Air directly three four times Continued page 104 6 Model Aviation Teams U VACUUM BAGGING SUPPLIES CARBON FIBER LAMINATES 007 014 022 & 030 Thick ENCWROHACELI Light Rigid Foam 12 3mm U GLASS CLOTH 58 ozIsq yd 7515 20 30 & 4 oz CARBON OR KEVLAR MAT 2 4 5 az/sq yd U CARBON FIBER NO FRAY TAPE U CARBON FIBER RIBBON KEVLAR FABRIC TAPE U KEVLAR FABRIC 17 oz/sq yd E-Z LAM Epoxy Laminating Resin Send SASE complete listing Composite Products 14210 hcIiiiIe Ut San t51&D CA 9451715101 3522022 FAX 510 3522021 ZThe Source Lightweight Materials LLJ J 73~ Box 1063 Lorain Ohio 44055 Phone 216 282-8354 rcralt [~n4osqulto Big Flying Scale Kits Over Two Foot Span * Piper cub$1895 * Stinson 125$1895 * Piper PA-16$1895 * Jodel$189 Semi-Scale Kits C02 Rubber Power 22 Span * Taylorcraft $1198 * Stinson Voyager $1 195 * PC-a Porter$1195 Contest-Sport Kits * Hornet Embryo .$1195 * Hornet P-30$1795 Fits P-30 & Pee Wee Rules * NEW BssteIan Knight$1195 Outdoor Peanut Scale Kits 13 Span * Cub $995 * Stinson 125 $995 * Vagabond $995 * Parman $995 * Jodel $995 * Pike $1095 1/2 R/C Gas Electric Kits Fits Astro 035 Taylorcratt3995 Stinson 1253995 HARD TO FIND ITEMS Brown2 Motors Accessories Over 20 Sizes ot Rubber Strip Japanese Tissue Super Fine Balsa Sheets & Strips Add 10% Shipping Minimum Shipping CATALOG $200 Letters Continued page 6 questions very pleased friendly helpful manner went out way answer explain anything wanted know think lot other manufacturers could learn opinion Spring Air products first-rate Mailbox Mike Cramer Mountville Pennsylvania During favorite shopping trips local Home Depot day came upon mailbox section mailbox getting quite old unattractive felt about time replaced new industry has begun show new boxes very nice designs very attractive opened up mind idea make own airplanes let neighborhood know interests purchased mailbox plain wood surfaces reduced several pictures RC airplanes photocopy machine size wanted traced mailbox carbon paper wanted something center attraction another part project cut out biplane scroll saw stained epoxied sides box woodburning done 20-watt Ungar soldering iron fine round tip After several trials found best control mailbox given approximately six spray coats exterior varnish very light sanding after first second coats mailbox has attraction neighborhood youngsters asking see airplanes have few youngsters interest model aviation will start hobby Total cost project about $30 AMA members place mailboxes type front homes think would attract some new modelers hobby project winter months challenge future model aviation George Bucic Downers Grove Illinois Wants Diesels feel quite sure us country use diesel power hobby Would possible publish few articles use diesels would appreciated George R Pronovost Chelmsford Massachusetts Larry Rengers article diesels issue AMA Supporter November issue Model Aviation especially interesting have become reacquainted some people thought years photo Bert Pond have seen him since other modelers rode him 1936 Nationals Detroit have attended contest since except helper Ted Strader mentioned because Conrinued page 181 4-40x1/2 socket caps sell $435/i 00 alloy steel $665/i 00 stainless $150/SO aluminum fair prices sensible quantities fas teners need model building call write fax Free catalog Micro Fasteners800-892-6911 110 Hillcrest Road908-806-4050 Flemington NJ 08822fax 908-188-2601 e-mail microfblaetnetInternet hep//micrsfsstenertcsm u,u LIIL wirn iiws Advanced Lightweight Materials etsup InunderBO pans custom conasI No ropes logos sttenng svaMleno assemblyl [131 RAVENWOOO Ro VERSAILLES KY ~1 ce KeyI B C 5 D 0E 0 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 $300 have plans mailed tube Please No COD Orders Make check money order payable US funds drawn US bank toI ModelAviation AMA 5151 East Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Please allowI 3 6 weeks deliveryI II ENCLOSED $- __ k Money Order erCardNisaI CARD NOEXP DATE / I NAMEAMANo-I STREETI CITL ______ _____________ STATE ____ ZIP ______________I Customers outside us add $300 additional shipping handling per plan L Letters Continued page 104 name made point talk him some meeting lifetime ago am glad see oldtimers still around active much enjoyed reading about people plans kits have used built over past 55 years Actually has longer started building models Baby ROG 1930 have supported AMA years because imperative organization exists assure continuance aid sport hobby read Model Aviation keep informed types modeling people support others pursue hobby appreciate good work HQ doing good luck may God bless keep keeping Roy Strader South Bend Indiana Dont Change Thing truly enjoy reading Model Aviation magazine nearly always something learn wouldnt get too excited comments modelers magazine great Dont change thing Ken Duncan Crawfordsville Indiana 1/2A RC biggest problem newcomer has /2A RC very real problem instructors share [certaini misconceptions newcomer can find instructor comfortable 1/2A RIC great way go Haughts Indicator looks like good trainer Hand-launching practical easy would discard landing gear Scratch-building first model plans appropriate just little help has very high probability success Building essential part hobby just important newcomer learn build learn fly really like building will probably move new hobby within three four years Most longtime modelers move around within happy core activity building flying models William J Kuhnle Richardson Texas AVP Big Help son recently got RC airplane hobby Knowing nothing about began research subject came across copy magazine list names phone February 1997 181 827 Next Step$2250 CL Aerobatics design Pyatt spans 51 inches No 136 Fleseler Storoh RC Scale toodel 102345 5chanoel has both Slots hops C Ne 109 Denepplaoo ACcesiao attained oabio Otodel kittoto t937 tS.25 C No262 Crashmaster CLctaohprootttoiner Two sizestS3500d 35l4hpawet A No202 MInI F10 AC Sarpalus 549 duoted too spas file 2 chasnel Balsa wiogs tail ass tuseageottuctcte B No2101930 Fleet Biplane AC Spas Soale 3540 p000 000 4ohossel Spaso 56 0 Vs scale 2 pl00 shoeto 0 No 447 112A Miss Aetoriew AC Old 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loaned another competitor left prototype Don Lowe testing After calling Don Florida pilot flew Orlando Friday borrowed front section fuse wings meantime found welcome work Merle Hydes workshop Mike Klein also fine tuning entry hangars Lake Meade Air Bolder City Nevada Saturday repair parts pur chased accepted offer good friend Mark Leseberg father staff provide airplane excursions over Grand Canyon Hoover Dam Early Sunday repairs started front Dons plane fitted intact back half wrecked 300L installed new engine re-monokoted wings fuse front Tuesday took plane out desert did test flights flew very well sweet end ing story pilot hybrid plane came second bottom line pilot lucky have Precision Aviation Design competition plane Bob has designed plane divided fuse makes very large planes manageable has made fuse components can interchanged Another first designer brought canopies include front hatch fuses constructed light ply sides formers spruce stringers very strong light straight pair jig built wings kits Precision Aviation Design P0 Box 158 Palmetto FL 34220-01 58 Phone 941-729-2971 Fax 941-729-6761 Home Airplanes Bob Godfrey Designer TOCWinners numbers regional Vice Presidents Associate Vice Presidents Living Hawaii found name Michael Harringlon Associate Vice President District X night called Mr Harringlon information flying clubs area AMA etc willing share information requestedplus whole lot fact has helped us find trainer complete its construction will instruct us fly just wanted share experience express appreciation Mr Harringtons support people such key positions organization future model aeronautics looks bright promising Edward F Davidson Kaneohe Hawaii Heavy Lifting thought might interested follow-up Carltons Cargo event published last year Three 1996 entrants extended-wing Sig Kadet Senior Don Baker 16-foot span original Gerry Freck George YewelI John Torillo Atlas II 12-foot-span original may remember airplanes powered stock OS 4OFP engines date best lift 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/02
Page Numbers: 6, 104, 181, 182

Fly Best Less SW-QOK 60cc 37ci Compare other 60cc engine 3 crankshaft bearings Electronic auto-advance ignition system 56 hp est its class Long stroke high torque Props 22x10 22x12 24x10 Light weight 44 lbs Built-in motor mount Easy starting year warranty Designed airplanes blowers chainsaws 0 S S 0 S 3W Modellmotoren world leader in Giant Scale Motors current TOC Champion Call info complete line motors 24cc 240cc single four cylinders Exclusive US Representative 3W Modellrnororen Desert Aircraft P0 Box 18038 on Arizona 85731 Phone/FAX 520 722 0607 Letters tc th Editor seem remember some time ago request suggestions information included Model Aviation have wondering some time way public performances AIVIA Air Show Teams listed provided list teams have never seen information about shows What better way acquaint someone what model flying about take presentations hope private Seems like good way promote hobby noted interest listing clubs 100 members August 1996 issue Emphasis placed fact clubs almost 6% total 1996 chartered clubs significance fact over 94% clubs have less 100 members addition report shows 50% clubs have less 25 members have concern smaller clubs like belong Electronic Flyers Virginia #1578 22 members perhaps receive enough consideration Academy Model Aeronautics Lonnie D Goad Strasburg Virginia Combat Bug Earlier summer nine-year-old son Matthew made first solo flight Jr Ringmaster built together Since time fly together chance get Several weeks ago went local Formula GX Combat meet Worcester MA Matt really enjoyed lively flying said planes really crank Dad got chance talk some fliers very gracious answering Mans 20 questions ride home Matt couldnt stop talking about line tangles cool midairs feeling Combat bug bitten him Questions came up once home like Can go another meet think could build plane like guys Dad past weekend Wingbusters Model Aircraft Club first Invitational RC Control Line Combat meet Matthew entered Sportsman class Formula GX Slow Combat first-ever meet both us sort jumped directly fire arrived field met few same fliers Worcester meet helped us set up pit -and answered 20 questions Neil Simpson Dana Lord Conrad Wondolowski instrumental getting us up flying noticed things done little differently world Combat guys can improvise adapt almost anything thought heard few snickers though Matt walked up two Ringmasters fly Combat meet After few 'modifications~ ready Matthew first-round flight against Neil Simpson Unfortunately leaky tank resulted DNF Matt disappointed least bit discouraged turn came previous problems fixed got complete flight Conrad W opponent walked through merciful taking few cuts said needed know felt Yeah right Matthews next flight did complete won match No cuts no line tangles no midairs Nothing smile ear ear rest meet went team suffering several mishaps Although no worse wear Ringmasters didnt fare well neither repairable end day Dana Lord spent spare time helping us stay airworthy Without assistance Matthew never would have able get through meet ended up placing first Sportsman 30 points over Matthew Dads need win sometimes too Special thanks Neil Conrad Dana guys came us being asked stayed us end unselfishness willingness help others just what hobby needs Matthew chewed ear off way home again Asking long think would take build Combat ships smiled told Matt would give him something put bite Brian Stas Kingston Massachusetts Satisfied Customer recently installed retracts model first time chose Spring Air because liked fact use springs bring gear down Being retract rookie questions after receiving have called Spring Air directly three four times Continued page 104 6 Model Aviation Teams U VACUUM BAGGING SUPPLIES CARBON FIBER LAMINATES 007 014 022 & 030 Thick ENCWROHACELI Light Rigid Foam 12 3mm U GLASS CLOTH 58 ozIsq yd 7515 20 30 & 4 oz CARBON OR KEVLAR MAT 2 4 5 az/sq yd U CARBON FIBER NO FRAY TAPE U CARBON FIBER RIBBON KEVLAR FABRIC TAPE U KEVLAR FABRIC 17 oz/sq yd E-Z LAM Epoxy Laminating Resin Send SASE complete listing Composite Products 14210 hcIiiiIe Ut San t51&D CA 9451715101 3522022 FAX 510 3522021 ZThe Source Lightweight Materials LLJ J 73~ Box 1063 Lorain Ohio 44055 Phone 216 282-8354 rcralt [~n4osqulto Big Flying Scale Kits Over Two Foot Span * Piper cub$1895 * Stinson 125$1895 * Piper PA-16$1895 * Jodel$189 Semi-Scale Kits C02 Rubber Power 22 Span * Taylorcraft $1198 * Stinson Voyager $1 195 * PC-a Porter$1195 Contest-Sport Kits * Hornet Embryo .$1195 * Hornet P-30$1795 Fits P-30 & Pee Wee Rules * NEW BssteIan Knight$1195 Outdoor Peanut Scale Kits 13 Span * Cub $995 * Stinson 125 $995 * Vagabond $995 * Parman $995 * Jodel $995 * Pike $1095 1/2 R/C Gas Electric Kits Fits Astro 035 Taylorcratt3995 Stinson 1253995 HARD TO FIND ITEMS Brown2 Motors Accessories Over 20 Sizes ot Rubber Strip Japanese Tissue Super Fine Balsa Sheets & Strips Add 10% Shipping Minimum Shipping CATALOG $200 Letters Continued page 6 questions very pleased friendly helpful manner went out way answer explain anything wanted know think lot other manufacturers could learn opinion Spring Air products first-rate Mailbox Mike Cramer Mountville Pennsylvania During favorite shopping trips local Home Depot day came upon mailbox section mailbox getting quite old unattractive felt about time replaced new industry has begun show new boxes very nice designs very attractive opened up mind idea make own airplanes let neighborhood know interests purchased mailbox plain wood surfaces reduced several pictures RC airplanes photocopy machine size wanted traced mailbox carbon paper wanted something center attraction another part project cut out biplane scroll saw stained epoxied sides box woodburning done 20-watt Ungar soldering iron fine round tip After several trials found best control mailbox given approximately six spray coats exterior varnish very light sanding after first second coats mailbox has attraction neighborhood youngsters asking see airplanes have few youngsters interest model aviation will start hobby Total cost project about $30 AMA members place mailboxes type front homes think would attract some new modelers hobby project winter months challenge future model aviation George Bucic Downers Grove Illinois Wants Diesels feel quite sure us country use diesel power hobby Would possible publish few articles use diesels would appreciated George R Pronovost Chelmsford Massachusetts Larry Rengers article diesels issue AMA Supporter November issue Model Aviation especially interesting have become reacquainted some people thought years photo Bert Pond have seen him since other modelers rode him 1936 Nationals Detroit have attended contest since except helper Ted Strader mentioned because Conrinued page 181 4-40x1/2 socket caps sell $435/i 00 alloy steel $665/i 00 stainless $150/SO aluminum fair prices sensible quantities fas teners need model building call write fax Free catalog Micro Fasteners800-892-6911 110 Hillcrest Road908-806-4050 Flemington NJ 08822fax 908-188-2601 e-mail microfblaetnetInternet hep//micrsfsstenertcsm u,u LIIL wirn iiws Advanced Lightweight Materials etsup InunderBO pans custom conasI No ropes logos sttenng svaMleno assemblyl [131 RAVENWOOO Ro VERSAILLES KY ~1 ce KeyI B C 5 D 0E 0 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 $300 have plans mailed tube Please No COD Orders Make check money order payable US funds drawn US bank toI ModelAviation AMA 5151 East Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Please allowI 3 6 weeks deliveryI II ENCLOSED $- __ k Money Order erCardNisaI CARD NOEXP DATE / I NAMEAMANo-I STREETI CITL ______ _____________ STATE ____ ZIP ______________I Customers outside us add $300 additional shipping handling per plan L Letters Continued page 104 name made point talk him some meeting lifetime ago am glad see oldtimers still around active much enjoyed reading about people plans kits have used built over past 55 years Actually has longer started building models Baby ROG 1930 have supported AMA years because imperative organization exists assure continuance aid sport hobby read Model Aviation keep informed types modeling people support others pursue hobby appreciate good work HQ doing good luck may God bless keep keeping Roy Strader South Bend Indiana Dont Change Thing truly enjoy reading Model Aviation magazine nearly always something learn wouldnt get too excited comments modelers magazine great Dont change thing Ken Duncan Crawfordsville Indiana 1/2A RC biggest problem newcomer has /2A RC very real problem instructors share [certaini misconceptions newcomer can find instructor comfortable 1/2A RIC great way go Haughts Indicator looks like good trainer Hand-launching practical easy would discard landing gear Scratch-building first model plans appropriate just little help has very high probability success Building essential part hobby just important newcomer learn build learn fly really like building will probably move new hobby within three four years Most longtime modelers move around within happy core activity building flying models William J Kuhnle Richardson Texas AVP Big Help son recently got RC airplane hobby Knowing nothing about began research subject came across copy magazine list names phone February 1997 181 827 Next Step$2250 CL Aerobatics design Pyatt spans 51 inches No 136 Fleseler Storoh RC Scale toodel 102345 5chanoel has both Slots hops C Ne 109 Denepplaoo ACcesiao attained oabio Otodel kittoto t937 tS.25 C No262 Crashmaster CLctaohprootttoiner Two sizestS3500d 35l4hpawet A No202 MInI F10 AC Sarpalus 549 duoted too spas file 2 chasnel Balsa wiogs tail ass tuseageottuctcte B No2101930 Fleet Biplane AC Spas Soale 3540 p000 000 4ohossel Spaso 56 0 Vs scale 2 pl00 shoeto 0 No 447 112A Miss Aetoriew AC Old 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loaned another competitor left prototype Don Lowe testing After calling Don Florida pilot flew Orlando Friday borrowed front section fuse wings meantime found welcome work Merle Hydes workshop Mike Klein also fine tuning entry hangars Lake Meade Air Bolder City Nevada Saturday repair parts pur chased accepted offer good friend Mark Leseberg father staff provide airplane excursions over Grand Canyon Hoover Dam Early Sunday repairs started front Dons plane fitted intact back half wrecked 300L installed new engine re-monokoted wings fuse front Tuesday took plane out desert did test flights flew very well sweet end ing story pilot hybrid plane came second bottom line pilot lucky have Precision Aviation Design competition plane Bob has designed plane divided fuse makes very large planes manageable has made fuse components can interchanged Another first designer brought canopies include front hatch fuses constructed light ply sides formers spruce stringers very strong light straight pair jig 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/02
Page Numbers: 6, 104, 181, 182

Fly Best Less SW-QOK 60cc 37ci Compare other 60cc engine 3 crankshaft bearings Electronic auto-advance ignition system 56 hp est its class Long stroke high torque Props 22x10 22x12 24x10 Light weight 44 lbs Built-in motor mount Easy starting year warranty Designed airplanes blowers chainsaws 0 S S 0 S 3W Modellmotoren world leader in Giant Scale Motors current TOC Champion Call info complete line motors 24cc 240cc single four cylinders Exclusive US Representative 3W Modellrnororen Desert Aircraft P0 Box 18038 on Arizona 85731 Phone/FAX 520 722 0607 Letters tc th Editor seem remember some time ago request suggestions information included Model Aviation have wondering some time way public performances AIVIA Air Show Teams listed provided list teams have never seen information about shows What better way acquaint someone what model flying about take presentations hope private Seems like good way promote hobby noted interest listing clubs 100 members August 1996 issue Emphasis placed fact clubs almost 6% total 1996 chartered clubs significance fact over 94% clubs have less 100 members addition report shows 50% clubs have less 25 members have concern smaller clubs like belong Electronic Flyers Virginia #1578 22 members perhaps receive enough consideration Academy Model Aeronautics Lonnie D Goad Strasburg Virginia Combat Bug Earlier summer nine-year-old son Matthew made first solo flight Jr Ringmaster built together Since time fly together chance get Several weeks ago went local Formula GX Combat meet Worcester MA Matt really enjoyed lively flying said planes really crank Dad got chance talk some fliers very gracious answering Mans 20 questions ride home Matt couldnt stop talking about line tangles cool midairs feeling Combat bug bitten him Questions came up once home like Can go another meet think could build plane like guys Dad past weekend Wingbusters Model Aircraft Club first Invitational RC Control Line Combat meet Matthew entered Sportsman class Formula GX Slow Combat first-ever meet both us sort jumped directly fire arrived field met few same fliers Worcester meet helped us set up pit -and answered 20 questions Neil Simpson Dana Lord Conrad Wondolowski instrumental getting us up flying noticed things done little differently world Combat guys can improvise adapt almost anything thought heard few snickers though Matt walked up two Ringmasters fly Combat meet After few 'modifications~ ready Matthew first-round flight against Neil Simpson Unfortunately leaky tank resulted DNF Matt disappointed least bit discouraged turn came previous problems fixed got complete flight Conrad W opponent walked through merciful taking few cuts said needed know felt Yeah right Matthews next flight did complete won match No cuts no line tangles no midairs Nothing smile ear ear rest meet went team suffering several mishaps Although no worse wear Ringmasters didnt fare well neither repairable end day Dana Lord spent spare time helping us stay airworthy Without assistance Matthew never would have able get through meet ended up placing first Sportsman 30 points over Matthew Dads need win sometimes too Special thanks Neil Conrad Dana guys came us being asked stayed us end unselfishness willingness help others just what hobby needs Matthew chewed ear off way home again Asking long think would take build Combat ships smiled told Matt would give him something put bite Brian Stas Kingston Massachusetts Satisfied Customer recently installed retracts model first time chose Spring Air because liked fact use springs bring gear down Being retract rookie questions after receiving have called Spring Air directly three four times Continued page 104 6 Model Aviation Teams U VACUUM BAGGING SUPPLIES CARBON FIBER LAMINATES 007 014 022 & 030 Thick ENCWROHACELI Light Rigid Foam 12 3mm U GLASS CLOTH 58 ozIsq yd 7515 20 30 & 4 oz CARBON OR KEVLAR MAT 2 4 5 az/sq yd U CARBON FIBER NO FRAY TAPE U CARBON FIBER RIBBON KEVLAR FABRIC TAPE U KEVLAR FABRIC 17 oz/sq yd E-Z 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helpful manner went out way answer explain anything wanted know think lot other manufacturers could learn opinion Spring Air products first-rate Mailbox Mike Cramer Mountville Pennsylvania During favorite shopping trips local Home Depot day came upon mailbox section mailbox getting quite old unattractive felt about time replaced new industry has begun show new boxes very nice designs very attractive opened up mind idea make own airplanes let neighborhood know interests purchased mailbox plain wood surfaces reduced several pictures RC airplanes photocopy machine size wanted traced mailbox carbon paper wanted something center attraction another part project cut out biplane scroll saw stained epoxied sides box woodburning done 20-watt Ungar soldering iron fine round tip After several trials found best control mailbox given approximately six spray coats exterior varnish very light sanding after first second coats mailbox has attraction neighborhood youngsters asking see airplanes have few youngsters interest model aviation will start hobby Total cost project about $30 AMA members place mailboxes type front homes think would attract some new modelers hobby project winter months challenge future model aviation George Bucic Downers Grove Illinois Wants Diesels feel quite sure us country use diesel power hobby Would possible publish few articles use diesels would appreciated George R Pronovost Chelmsford Massachusetts Larry Rengers article diesels issue AMA Supporter November issue Model Aviation especially interesting have become reacquainted some people thought years photo Bert Pond have seen him since other modelers rode him 1936 Nationals Detroit have attended contest since except helper Ted Strader mentioned because Conrinued page 181 4-40x1/2 socket caps sell $435/i 00 alloy steel $665/i 00 stainless $150/SO aluminum fair prices sensible quantities fas teners need model building call write fax Free catalog Micro Fasteners800-892-6911 110 Hillcrest Road908-806-4050 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talk him some meeting lifetime ago am glad see oldtimers still around active much enjoyed reading about people plans kits have used built over past 55 years Actually has longer started building models Baby ROG 1930 have supported AMA years because imperative organization exists assure continuance aid sport hobby read Model Aviation keep informed types modeling people support others pursue hobby appreciate good work HQ doing good luck may God bless keep keeping Roy Strader South Bend Indiana Dont Change Thing truly enjoy reading Model Aviation magazine nearly always something learn wouldnt get too excited comments modelers magazine great Dont change thing Ken Duncan Crawfordsville Indiana 1/2A RC biggest problem newcomer has /2A RC very real problem instructors share [certaini misconceptions newcomer can find instructor comfortable 1/2A RIC great way go Haughts Indicator looks like good trainer Hand-launching practical easy would discard landing gear Scratch-building first model plans 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built wings kits Precision Aviation Design P0 Box 158 Palmetto FL 34220-01 58 Phone 941-729-2971 Fax 941-729-6761 Home Airplanes Bob Godfrey Designer TOCWinners numbers regional Vice Presidents Associate Vice Presidents Living Hawaii found name Michael Harringlon Associate Vice President District X night called Mr Harringlon information flying clubs area AMA etc willing share information requestedplus whole lot fact has helped us find trainer complete its construction will instruct us fly just wanted share experience express appreciation Mr Harringtons support people such key positions organization future model aeronautics looks bright promising Edward F Davidson Kaneohe Hawaii Heavy Lifting thought might interested follow-up Carltons Cargo event published last year Three 1996 entrants extended-wing Sig Kadet Senior Don Baker 16-foot span original Gerry Freck George YewelI John Torillo Atlas II 12-foot-span original may remember airplanes powered stock OS 4OFP engines date best lift 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/02
Page Numbers: 6, 104, 181, 182

Fly Best Less SW-QOK 60cc 37ci Compare other 60cc engine 3 crankshaft bearings Electronic auto-advance ignition system 56 hp est its class Long stroke high torque Props 22x10 22x12 24x10 Light weight 44 lbs Built-in motor mount Easy starting year warranty Designed airplanes blowers chainsaws 0 S S 0 S 3W Modellmotoren world leader in Giant Scale Motors current TOC Champion Call info complete line motors 24cc 240cc single four cylinders Exclusive US Representative 3W Modellrnororen Desert Aircraft P0 Box 18038 on Arizona 85731 Phone/FAX 520 722 0607 Letters tc th Editor seem remember some time ago request suggestions information included Model Aviation have wondering some time way public performances AIVIA Air Show Teams listed provided list teams have never seen information about shows What better way acquaint someone what model flying about take presentations hope private Seems like good way promote hobby noted interest listing clubs 100 members August 1996 issue Emphasis placed fact clubs almost 6% total 1996 chartered clubs significance fact over 94% clubs have less 100 members addition report shows 50% clubs have less 25 members have concern smaller clubs like belong Electronic Flyers Virginia #1578 22 members perhaps receive enough consideration Academy Model Aeronautics Lonnie D Goad Strasburg Virginia Combat Bug Earlier summer nine-year-old son Matthew made first solo flight Jr Ringmaster built together Since time fly together chance get Several weeks ago went local Formula GX Combat meet Worcester MA Matt really enjoyed lively flying said planes really crank Dad got chance talk some fliers very gracious answering Mans 20 questions ride home Matt couldnt stop talking about line tangles cool midairs feeling Combat bug bitten him Questions came up once home like Can go another meet think could build plane like guys Dad past weekend Wingbusters Model Aircraft Club first Invitational RC Control Line Combat meet Matthew entered Sportsman class Formula GX Slow Combat first-ever meet both us sort jumped directly fire arrived field met few same fliers Worcester meet helped us set up pit -and answered 20 questions Neil Simpson Dana Lord Conrad Wondolowski instrumental getting us up flying noticed things done little differently world Combat guys can improvise adapt almost anything thought heard few snickers though Matt walked up two Ringmasters fly Combat meet After few 'modifications~ ready Matthew first-round flight against Neil Simpson Unfortunately leaky tank resulted DNF Matt disappointed least bit discouraged turn came previous problems fixed got complete flight Conrad W opponent walked through merciful taking few cuts said needed know felt Yeah right Matthews next flight did complete won match No cuts no line tangles no midairs Nothing smile ear ear rest meet went team suffering several mishaps Although no worse wear Ringmasters didnt fare well neither repairable end day Dana Lord spent spare time helping us stay airworthy Without assistance Matthew never would have able get through meet ended up placing first Sportsman 30 points over Matthew Dads need win sometimes too Special thanks Neil Conrad Dana guys came us being asked stayed us end unselfishness willingness help others just what hobby needs Matthew chewed ear off way home again Asking long think would take build Combat ships smiled told Matt would give him something put bite Brian Stas Kingston Massachusetts Satisfied Customer recently installed retracts model first time chose Spring Air because liked fact use springs bring gear down Being retract rookie questions after receiving have called Spring Air directly three four times Continued page 104 6 Model Aviation Teams U VACUUM BAGGING SUPPLIES CARBON FIBER LAMINATES 007 014 022 & 030 Thick ENCWROHACELI Light Rigid Foam 12 3mm U GLASS CLOTH 58 ozIsq yd 7515 20 30 & 4 oz CARBON OR KEVLAR MAT 2 4 5 az/sq yd U CARBON FIBER NO FRAY TAPE U CARBON FIBER RIBBON KEVLAR FABRIC TAPE U KEVLAR FABRIC 17 oz/sq yd E-Z 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helpful manner went out way answer explain anything wanted know think lot other manufacturers could learn opinion Spring Air products first-rate Mailbox Mike Cramer Mountville Pennsylvania During favorite shopping trips local Home Depot day came upon mailbox section mailbox getting quite old unattractive felt about time replaced new industry has begun show new boxes very nice designs very attractive opened up mind idea make own airplanes let neighborhood know interests purchased mailbox plain wood surfaces reduced several pictures RC airplanes photocopy machine size wanted traced mailbox carbon paper wanted something center attraction another part project cut out biplane scroll saw stained epoxied sides box woodburning done 20-watt Ungar soldering iron fine round tip After several trials found best control mailbox given approximately six spray coats exterior varnish very light sanding after first second coats mailbox has attraction neighborhood youngsters asking see airplanes have few youngsters interest model aviation will start hobby Total cost project about $30 AMA members place mailboxes type front homes think would attract some new modelers hobby project winter months challenge future model aviation George Bucic Downers Grove Illinois Wants Diesels feel quite sure us country use diesel power hobby Would possible publish few articles use diesels would appreciated George R Pronovost Chelmsford Massachusetts Larry Rengers article diesels issue AMA Supporter November issue Model Aviation especially interesting have become reacquainted some people thought years photo Bert Pond have seen him since other modelers rode him 1936 Nationals Detroit have attended contest since except helper Ted Strader mentioned because Conrinued page 181 4-40x1/2 socket caps sell $435/i 00 alloy steel $665/i 00 stainless $150/SO aluminum fair prices sensible quantities fas teners need model building call write fax Free catalog Micro Fasteners800-892-6911 110 Hillcrest Road908-806-4050 Flemington NJ 08822fax 908-188-2601 e-mail microfblaetnetInternet hep//micrsfsstenertcsm u,u LIIL wirn iiws Advanced Lightweight Materials etsup InunderBO pans custom conasI No ropes logos sttenng svaMleno assemblyl [131 RAVENWOOO Ro VERSAILLES KY ~1 ce KeyI B C 5 D 0E 0 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 $300 have plans mailed tube Please No COD Orders Make check money order payable US funds drawn US bank toI ModelAviation AMA 5151 East Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Please allowI 3 6 weeks deliveryI II ENCLOSED $- __ k Money Order erCardNisaI CARD NOEXP DATE / I NAMEAMANo-I STREETI CITL ______ _____________ STATE ____ ZIP ______________I Customers outside us add $300 additional shipping handling per plan L Letters Continued page 104 name made point talk him some meeting lifetime ago am glad see oldtimers still around active much enjoyed reading about people plans kits have used built over past 55 years Actually has longer started building models Baby ROG 1930 have supported AMA years because imperative organization exists assure continuance aid sport hobby read Model Aviation keep informed types modeling people support others pursue hobby appreciate good work HQ doing good luck may God bless keep keeping Roy Strader South Bend Indiana Dont Change Thing truly enjoy reading Model Aviation magazine nearly always something learn wouldnt get too excited comments modelers magazine great Dont change thing Ken Duncan Crawfordsville Indiana 1/2A RC biggest problem newcomer has /2A RC very real problem instructors share [certaini misconceptions newcomer can find instructor comfortable 1/2A RIC great way go Haughts Indicator looks like good trainer Hand-launching practical easy would discard landing gear Scratch-building first model plans appropriate just little help has very high probability success Building essential part hobby just important newcomer learn build learn fly really like building will probably move new hobby within three four years Most longtime modelers move around within happy core activity building flying models William J Kuhnle Richardson Texas AVP Big Help son recently got RC airplane hobby Knowing nothing about began research subject came across copy magazine list names phone February 1997 181 827 Next Step$2250 CL Aerobatics design Pyatt spans 51 inches No 136 Fleseler Storoh RC Scale toodel 102345 5chanoel has both Slots hops C Ne 109 Denepplaoo ACcesiao attained oabio Otodel kittoto t937 tS.25 C No262 Crashmaster CLctaohprootttoiner Two sizestS3500d 35l4hpawet A No202 MInI F10 AC Sarpalus 549 duoted too spas file 2 chasnel Balsa wiogs tail ass tuseageottuctcte B No2101930 Fleet Biplane AC Spas Soale 3540 p000 000 4ohossel Spaso 56 0 Vs scale 2 pl00 shoeto 0 No 447 112A Miss Aetoriew AC Old 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loaned another competitor left prototype Don Lowe testing After calling Don Florida pilot flew Orlando Friday borrowed front section fuse wings meantime found welcome work Merle Hydes workshop Mike Klein also fine tuning entry hangars Lake Meade Air Bolder City Nevada Saturday repair parts pur chased accepted offer good friend Mark Leseberg father staff provide airplane excursions over Grand Canyon Hoover Dam Early Sunday repairs started front Dons plane fitted intact back half wrecked 300L installed new engine re-monokoted wings fuse front Tuesday took plane out desert did test flights flew very well sweet end ing story pilot hybrid plane came second bottom line pilot lucky have Precision Aviation Design competition plane Bob has designed plane divided fuse makes very large planes manageable has made fuse components can interchanged Another first designer brought canopies include front hatch fuses constructed light ply sides formers spruce stringers very strong light straight pair jig built wings kits Precision Aviation Design P0 Box 158 Palmetto FL 34220-01 58 Phone 941-729-2971 Fax 941-729-6761 Home Airplanes Bob Godfrey Designer TOCWinners numbers regional Vice Presidents Associate Vice Presidents Living Hawaii found name Michael Harringlon Associate Vice President District X night called Mr Harringlon information flying clubs area AMA etc willing share information requestedplus whole lot fact has helped us find trainer complete its construction will instruct us fly just wanted share experience express appreciation Mr Harringtons support people such key positions organization future model aeronautics looks bright promising Edward F Davidson Kaneohe Hawaii Heavy Lifting thought might interested follow-up Carltons Cargo event published last year Three 1996 entrants extended-wing Sig Kadet Senior Don Baker 16-foot span original Gerry Freck George YewelI John Torillo Atlas II 12-foot-span original may remember airplanes powered stock OS 4OFP engines date best lift 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