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I am making engineering drawings American manufactured model pulse jet engines am seeking information history following companies 1 Minijet Motors Pasadena California 2 Minnesota Engine Works MEW St Paul Minnesota 3 Turbocraft Engineering Co Spartanburg SC Myrtle Beach SC especially pulse jet engines P-80 P-82 P-83 P-5 1 Any help welcome appreciated Thank kind attention project Donald E Laird 4706 Diane Drive Ashtahula OH 44004 Cub Ad Correction wording AMA coupon exactly correct haste make deadline publication stated special $7 off list price apologize statement should have read total saving 1350 price 1695 coupon customer receives OK Cub 049 engine decals extra glow plug list $1695 complete engine parts catalog list $200 standard order shipping cost $650 waived $650 Pewter collector pins included free list $500 am sorry misunderstanding error may have caused TR Brebeck Director Operations OK Engines/St reamliners Box 355 Mohawk New York 13407 Thanks using letter editor bit People already telling tells like Pleased Point read realized never used major point should made would hope might supply some inspiration AMA officials Can add PS past years model aviation enjoyed promotion through efforts major orporations promotions cooperation brought model aviation general publics attention thus showing attractive potential modelers Examples no particular order US Navy Provided facilities manpower major meets event attracting thousands spectators TV Wide World Sports featured Nats competition two years Excellent exposure Newspaper NY Mirror Flying Fair One-day event drew 1000 entries 10000 spectators Philadelphia Bulletin flying circus 1945 outstanding success Same newspaper enlarged event postwar years similar results NY Mirror Junior Birdmen America promotion Hearst Newspapers Divided 17 districts local papers weekly Model Aviation column Jr Birdmen sponsored two contests year district34 meets addition two National Championships held year plus specialty events Scripps-Howard Newspapers Jimmie Allen promotion aware details meets conducted Jimmie Allen models Plymouth Motor Model League Chrysler dealers urged sponsor AMA contests nationwide Any AMA club could obtain sponsorship Plymouth culminated season invitational International Meet Detroit Intemats drew large crowds probably others just dont come mind has said glory made things possible gone has wonder about modeling presented events rudimentary Free Flight Control Line No comparison attraction RC offers today see spectator interest today soughtconsider Top Gun Event draws much interest beyond modelers Tournament Champions corporation-sponsored apparently well attended corp feels does good Would believe others Again would hope AMA would look back see what brought us ideas inspiration Hal deBolt Sun City Center Florida Interested Kids am responding Hal deBolt Speaks Out December issue am telling young people interested RC fly friend has two gliders have Continued page 124 6 Model Aviation e Jet Information Letters tc th Editor Hal deBolt Letters Continued page 6 Electric sailplane both 11 really enjoy flying think kids would love fly RC airplane RC just known well friend interested airplanes flying near soccer games picked up hobby him area two fields gas Menymoore glider/Electric 60 acres fly thing really like about field friendly people pilot Sherman Knight really helpful us trained us fly also friendly patient So young pilots out excited about sport Brian Gehring Kirkland Washington Responsibility Dave Browns October 1997 Presidents Perspective Growth Responsibility carried some interesting comments about todays aeromodeling industry AMA members agree todays entry modelers consumer types interested buzzing around sky little else Industry manufacturers have successfully created marketed ARF Almost Ready Fly grow sales personally find little wrong product industry competitiveness produces quality affordable models benefit both beginner experienced markets products success however has produced wealth recreational modelers descending upon local clubs seeking help two elements have created love/hate relationship some AMA members clubs Personally no longer help beginner unless see willingness part treat RC flying current consumer whim have spent countless hours correctly reassembling neophytes model attention interests wander elsewhere Usually after several flying sessions disappear weeks months reappear after tiring some other recreational whim Yet expect fix prepare model has temporarily ignored Tell need chores part learning process labeled unhelpful jerk Clarification anyone reading Two things please immensely RC aeromodeling time spent building flying own models coaching/counseling genuinely interested student consumer types can apply elsewhere grow die attitude may current business AMA motto has warts Successful marketing directed toward newcomer resultant membership growth has peaked due simple forgotten element burden placed current members enthusiasm Dave said current members may care about growth correct continues burden clubs individuals gain little nothing consumer-level interest Basically industry makes money AMA makes money experienced modeler gets work Enthusiasm glue binds sport hobby still see bubbly bond between modelers old new alike see caution exercised today RC aeromodelers approached new face caution turns welcome person seems sincere genuinely interested turns distance newbie wants know can buy just like yours will help him fly Sunday have understandably receiving end caution number times Recently spectating Giant Scale fly-in approached group pilots after having viewed models hesitatingly answered few questions warmed up upon learning past current projects welcomed interested modeler rather possible aging go-kart jock credit card modeling industry AMA need recognize erosion taking place AMA have always assumed expected support toward newcomers high paid little regard burden attached industry once sale has rung up via mail order franchise store mom-andpop shop experienced modeler has handed own expense both arenas come shameful scoldings anyone complains about beginners Big business coined phrase business growing dying suit its own quest profit responsibility burden manage gmwth companies vendors no longer exist because sold fine specialty pruducts yet expected enthusiastic customers gratis selling support work Industry Continued page 138 Does Club Have Flying Site Success Story Model Aviation wants hear about Finding keeping flying sites paramount issue facing Academy its members today Just stories clubs losing flying sites being unable find flying fields success stories abound well vital success stories shared others may learn apply sound methods finding keeping flying sites club can assist others similar situations submitting article ModelAviation meets guidelines listed below Text should exceed 1500 words ld submitted WordPerfect 61 format page writing specific agencies Send article Model Aviation 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 AITN Publications Director ASCII file hani copy text should always accompany disk lement illustrate text Please include captions separate see through problems prevent loss existing field Note government made upon acceptance Article submissions will 124 Model Aviation 4LKUSJIU. Ph-tr, subir i u li s u bject review prior accepts nce 1-ayment med t r ped si l -addressed envelope include i i nation c ntactMode/Aviatwns Director f Publications Managing Editor 765 287-1zu AL1iiuii ZZAI UI J E-mail rkurek@modelaircraftorg jhaught@model iircraftorg trimmer engines have roller bearings crankpin get no break-in lower-oil-content fuel same thinking applies ringed four-stroke engines crankpin bearing might need break-in modeler club lean run piped CL Stunt engine felt terrible after considerable continuous drag turned over thought sleeve piston ruined convinced him take apart see Sure enough conrod galled crankpin So polished crank strips 400grit sandpaper lapped rod out little back business Sometimes have sit down think buy new engine read instructions first manufacturers tell what Speed fliers should take engine apart first check parts fits sport flier should likely bench-run new engine propeller about inch less diameter will use fly model allow rev up have large amount cooling fuel going through wear conrod bearing Talking about engine feels good usually means bearing touching surfaces fit properly Good luck ers Continued page 124 marketing created trend RC aeromodeling must live its undulating consumer target AMAs declining membership probably due mixture recreational consumer fickleness experienced modelers tired waiting frequency pin behind numerous oneweekend twits will always AMA RC modeling hopefully years come enthusiasm time rewards reserved own RC pleasure folks approach sincere interest Passing Dick Tristao Visalia California Remember first found out about model airplanes might have sleek Control Line model 50s stick-and-tissue creation generation before may have RC trainer just few years ago important thing discovered flight literally fingertips Aeromodeling has become important part life would miss chewing glue off fingers couldnt regularly thrill took root has become castor oil blood balsa dust ever since flying buddies have become some best friends Modeling may have helped learn few things about sportsmanship friendly competition have enriched life ever since construction engineering finishing skills learned have helped work home Just spending day outside good friends has added important dimension life Few hobbies sports offer variety opportunities skill development personal reward model aviation has brought generations enthusiasts opportunity pass gifts have received great hobby next generation within reach Wouldnt nine-year-old nephew nose glued computer screen delighted receive subscription model magazine Perhaps own son granddaughter bright-eyed youth life would fascinated some basic building tools already interested have yet started resurgence Control Line flying offers great low-cost way learn building flying skills about taking young person out field next Sunday Now would great time plant seeds will grow next 138 Model Aviation inued page 173 Letters Continued page 138 generation enlightened souls enjoy arcane art gluing fingers together . just like you have pleasure passing joy fine values aeromodeling beginner jot down experience throw few photos have send favorite modeling publication Its simple thing rewards passing extraordinary hobby well worth effort Jack Zimmanck Marlboro Massachusetts Terminology topic about Im writing has bugging long time As old-timer aeromodeling AMA member since back 1930s Contest Director Associate Vice Presidents district Im often asked decipher some initials acronyms pop up magazine articles club has given magazine few local schools times student teacher asks explain abbreviation two shouldnt have good example what Im talking about ClAM cannot find description AMA literature have article August 1997 issue page 167 good example also teacher ask kit manufacturer say running contest teacher read SIG involved could explain him others did have someone ask GW Poythress Saugerties New York ClAM loosely translated French International Aeromodeling Commission part FAI Federation Aeronautique Internationale international governing body aeronautics SIG uppercase letters acronym Special Interest Group affiliated AMA Sig short Sigafoose last name founders Sig Manufacturing well-known supplier modeling products Seniors small group volunteered establish model building club local senior center leader Ken 1 IPrice KeyI $375B 0 $1125D 0E 0 Fill blanks below numbers plans wish order best handling please include requests payment some other service plans order order phone call 765 287-1256 order fax complete send form fax number 765 289-4248I II I____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Domestic customers please include $300 shipping handling Add $300 Ihave plans mailed tube Please No COD Orders Make check money order payable US funds drawn US bank to I Mode/Aviation AMA 5151 East Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Please allowI three weeks deliveryI I ENCLOSED $ Check Money Order erCardNisa CARD NO DATEI NAME _________AMA No __ ___I STREET 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I am making engineering drawings American manufactured model pulse jet engines am seeking information history following companies 1 Minijet Motors Pasadena California 2 Minnesota Engine Works MEW St Paul Minnesota 3 Turbocraft Engineering Co Spartanburg SC Myrtle Beach SC especially pulse jet engines P-80 P-82 P-83 P-5 1 Any help welcome appreciated Thank kind attention project Donald E Laird 4706 Diane Drive Ashtahula OH 44004 Cub Ad Correction wording AMA coupon exactly correct haste make deadline publication stated special $7 off list price apologize statement should have read total saving 1350 price 1695 coupon customer receives OK Cub 049 engine decals extra glow plug list $1695 complete engine parts catalog list $200 standard order shipping cost $650 waived $650 Pewter collector pins included free list $500 am sorry misunderstanding error may have caused TR Brebeck Director Operations OK Engines/St reamliners Box 355 Mohawk New York 13407 Thanks using letter editor bit People already telling tells like Pleased Point read realized never used major point should made would hope might supply some inspiration AMA officials Can add PS past years model aviation enjoyed promotion through efforts major orporations promotions cooperation brought model aviation general publics attention thus showing attractive potential modelers Examples no particular order US Navy Provided facilities manpower major meets event attracting thousands spectators TV Wide World Sports featured Nats competition two years Excellent exposure Newspaper NY Mirror Flying Fair One-day event drew 1000 entries 10000 spectators Philadelphia Bulletin flying circus 1945 outstanding success Same newspaper enlarged event postwar years similar results NY Mirror Junior Birdmen America promotion Hearst Newspapers Divided 17 districts local papers weekly Model Aviation column Jr Birdmen sponsored two contests year district34 meets addition two National Championships held year plus specialty events Scripps-Howard Newspapers Jimmie Allen promotion aware details meets conducted Jimmie Allen models Plymouth Motor Model League Chrysler dealers urged sponsor AMA contests nationwide Any AMA club could obtain sponsorship Plymouth culminated season invitational International Meet Detroit Intemats drew large crowds probably others just dont come mind has said glory made things possible gone has wonder about modeling presented events rudimentary Free Flight Control Line No comparison attraction RC offers today see spectator interest today soughtconsider Top Gun Event draws much interest beyond modelers Tournament Champions corporation-sponsored apparently well attended corp feels does good Would believe others Again would hope AMA would look back see what brought us ideas inspiration Hal deBolt Sun City Center Florida Interested Kids am responding Hal deBolt Speaks Out December issue am telling young people interested RC fly friend has two gliders have Continued page 124 6 Model Aviation e Jet Information Letters tc th Editor Hal deBolt Letters Continued page 6 Electric sailplane both 11 really enjoy flying think kids would love fly RC airplane RC just known well friend interested airplanes flying near soccer games picked up hobby him area two fields gas Menymoore glider/Electric 60 acres fly thing really like about field friendly people pilot Sherman Knight really helpful us trained us fly also friendly patient So young pilots out excited about sport Brian Gehring Kirkland Washington Responsibility Dave Browns October 1997 Presidents Perspective Growth Responsibility carried some interesting comments about todays aeromodeling industry AMA members agree todays entry modelers consumer types interested buzzing around sky little else Industry manufacturers have successfully created marketed ARF Almost Ready Fly grow sales personally find little wrong product industry competitiveness produces quality affordable models benefit both beginner experienced markets products success however has produced wealth recreational modelers descending upon local clubs seeking help two elements have created love/hate relationship some AMA members clubs Personally no longer help beginner unless see willingness part treat RC flying current consumer whim have spent countless hours correctly reassembling neophytes model attention interests wander elsewhere Usually after several flying sessions disappear weeks months reappear after tiring some other recreational whim Yet expect fix prepare model has temporarily ignored Tell need chores part learning process labeled unhelpful jerk Clarification anyone reading Two things please immensely RC aeromodeling time spent building flying own models coaching/counseling genuinely interested student consumer types can apply elsewhere grow die attitude may current business AMA motto has warts Successful marketing directed toward newcomer resultant membership growth has peaked due simple forgotten element burden placed current members enthusiasm Dave said current members may care about growth correct continues burden clubs individuals gain little nothing consumer-level interest Basically industry makes money AMA makes money experienced modeler gets work Enthusiasm glue binds sport hobby still see bubbly bond between modelers old new alike see caution exercised today RC aeromodelers approached new face caution turns welcome person seems sincere genuinely interested turns distance newbie wants know can buy just like yours will help him fly Sunday have understandably receiving end caution number times Recently spectating Giant Scale fly-in approached group pilots after having viewed models hesitatingly answered few questions warmed up upon learning past current projects welcomed interested modeler rather possible aging go-kart jock credit card modeling industry AMA need recognize erosion taking place AMA have always assumed expected support toward newcomers high paid little regard burden attached industry once sale has rung up via mail order franchise store mom-andpop shop experienced modeler has handed own expense both arenas come shameful scoldings anyone complains about beginners Big business coined phrase business growing dying suit its own quest profit responsibility burden manage gmwth companies vendors no longer exist because sold fine specialty pruducts yet expected enthusiastic customers gratis selling support work Industry Continued page 138 Does Club Have Flying Site Success Story Model Aviation wants hear about Finding keeping flying sites paramount issue facing Academy its members today Just stories clubs losing flying sites being unable find flying fields success stories abound well vital success stories shared others may learn apply sound methods finding keeping flying sites club can assist others similar situations submitting article ModelAviation meets guidelines listed below Text should exceed 1500 words ld submitted WordPerfect 61 format page writing specific agencies Send article Model Aviation 5151 E Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 AITN Publications Director ASCII file hani copy text should always accompany disk lement illustrate text Please include captions separate see through problems prevent loss existing field Note government made upon acceptance Article submissions will 124 Model Aviation 4LKUSJIU. Ph-tr, subir i u li s u bject review prior accepts nce 1-ayment med t r ped si l -addressed envelope include i i nation c ntactMode/Aviatwns Director f Publications Managing Editor 765 287-1zu AL1iiuii ZZAI UI J E-mail rkurek@modelaircraftorg jhaught@model iircraftorg trimmer engines have roller bearings crankpin get no break-in lower-oil-content fuel same thinking applies ringed four-stroke engines crankpin bearing might need break-in modeler club lean run piped CL Stunt engine felt terrible after considerable continuous drag turned over thought sleeve piston ruined convinced him take apart see Sure enough conrod galled crankpin So polished crank strips 400grit sandpaper lapped rod out little back business Sometimes have sit down think buy new engine read instructions first manufacturers tell what Speed fliers should take engine apart first check parts fits sport flier should likely bench-run new engine propeller about inch less diameter will use fly model allow rev up have large amount cooling fuel going through wear conrod bearing Talking about engine feels good usually means bearing touching surfaces fit properly Good luck ers Continued page 124 marketing created trend RC aeromodeling must live its undulating consumer target AMAs declining membership probably due mixture recreational consumer fickleness experienced modelers tired waiting frequency pin behind numerous oneweekend twits will always AMA RC modeling hopefully years come enthusiasm time rewards reserved own RC pleasure folks approach sincere interest Passing Dick Tristao Visalia California Remember first found out about model airplanes might have sleek Control Line model 50s stick-and-tissue creation generation before may have RC trainer just few years ago important thing discovered flight literally fingertips Aeromodeling has become important part life would miss chewing glue off fingers couldnt regularly thrill took root has become castor oil blood balsa dust ever since flying buddies have become some best friends Modeling may have helped learn few things about sportsmanship friendly competition have enriched life ever since construction engineering finishing skills learned have helped work home Just spending day outside good friends has added important dimension life Few hobbies sports offer variety opportunities skill development personal reward model aviation has brought generations enthusiasts opportunity pass gifts have received great hobby next generation within reach Wouldnt nine-year-old nephew nose glued computer screen delighted receive subscription model magazine Perhaps own son granddaughter bright-eyed youth life would fascinated some basic building tools already interested have yet started resurgence Control Line flying offers great low-cost way learn building flying skills about taking young person out field next Sunday Now would great time plant seeds will grow next 138 Model Aviation inued page 173 Letters Continued page 138 generation enlightened souls enjoy arcane art gluing fingers together . just like you have pleasure passing joy fine values aeromodeling beginner jot down experience throw few photos have send favorite modeling publication Its simple thing rewards passing extraordinary hobby well worth effort Jack Zimmanck Marlboro Massachusetts Terminology topic about Im writing has bugging long time As old-timer aeromodeling AMA member since back 1930s Contest Director Associate Vice Presidents district Im often asked decipher some initials acronyms pop up magazine articles club has given magazine few local schools times student teacher asks explain abbreviation two shouldnt have good example what Im talking about ClAM cannot find description AMA literature have article August 1997 issue page 167 good example also teacher ask kit manufacturer say running contest teacher read SIG involved could explain him others did have someone ask GW Poythress Saugerties New York ClAM loosely translated French International Aeromodeling Commission part FAI Federation Aeronautique Internationale international governing body aeronautics SIG uppercase letters acronym Special Interest Group affiliated AMA Sig short Sigafoose last name founders Sig Manufacturing well-known supplier modeling products Seniors small group volunteered establish model building club local senior center leader Ken 1 IPrice KeyI $375B 0 $1125D 0E 0 Fill blanks below numbers plans wish order best handling please include requests payment some other service plans order order phone call 765 287-1256 order fax complete send form fax number 765 289-4248I II I____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Domestic customers please include $300 shipping handling Add $300 Ihave plans mailed tube Please No COD Orders Make check money order payable US funds drawn US bank to I Mode/Aviation AMA 5151 East Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Please allowI three weeks deliveryI I ENCLOSED $ Check Money Order erCardNisa CARD NO DATEI NAME _________AMA No __ ___I STREET ____________________________________________________________[v32][b173726129900]]_____________ I I CITY__________ STATEZIPI Customersoutside US add $300 additional shipping handling per planI LI March 1998 173 849 Super Bug$2250 Mathews adaptation classic Walt Good design 25-35 power spans 75 inches No 136 Fieseler Storah AC Scale nodel fo 2345 Schannel has both slots tiapsC No 169Gennypane ACcetojon otlanedcabin nodal kjtfon 1037 19-25C No262Coehnaote CL cashpoot taine Taco sizon1530 35/40 poemA No302MInI F16 AC Sapolas 049 dacted fan spod f lie fon 2 channel Balsa snings tail fasolagostsctaa0 No4471t2A Miss Antenna AC Old Tine /cA Teaaco nodel 040 gloss 2 channelsC No001Gee Ben Model Y AC Golden Age Race Spans 72in 00010 00 poace 3 plan sheetsF No702Helekel HE IN FF Scala nodol 1524 Gennan nanoplane Fo HiLino Mini6 geaod otoctic nata Spans2o inA No714Mod Desk AC ase-tniondly Spent tile elaoed slow Itight Excels 100, slow nanecvos 2535 pooser Spans OSlo S plan shoals0 No720Mloctemee FF Fank Zaics papula allbalsacoooed ubbepswood msdol taken tnom Payola So/eeoc June 1941 Spans SOloA No7331941 Taporereft AC qoatescale design oaptoes amqce flying qsalitios ot tcllscale Taylccaft loeinch span S plan sheets. No739Joante AC Sailplane has looks pedonnance 152inch span 5010405 toll constoction tootS plan sheets No709ArrIbe FF I-landhold catapalt glide Joan AndowsA No769Peekp Tee Dee SlO-powoad AC nodal spans 20 inchasA No 778Anredeatyl Secondstap FE obba modal spans 15 Vs locha No709Cesone 18090 Electnic sailplane 1005 powe spans 62 mc No800reese Zephpr FE V04/F1J lnaackn spans 50/0 inches No906Tn Flite AC sailplane CSistennen can loonched thee ways spen 77 inches No607ARCOD Defeode Class AC Scale Saation Math ews spans 70 inches No808Leesh Brook 8ipn Sport loiplana 10 1 5-20 lwosttokas spaos 36 inchas No810Indleator 96 AC taine oses mslded 10am wing spans 45 inches No6110870 AIIshaet CL taineynpoe model 10 eodoaloe 049s spans 20 noses No8140835 AC Eleottic hying wing walobs 46 ooocas spans 64 boRes 2 shasts No810Tepior Cab AC Spot Scale thnoe chanoals spans SE inches No818Nibble 300 FF56 teccnd holda Nonm Poll spans 50 inches No819Windoport AC Elacttic Aaminda Scale Ewing spans 56 inchas 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