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Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/01
Page Numbers: 6, 173, 174

I just received E-mail Heather Rose Great Planes Model Distributing saying October RC Helicopters column gave wrong credit Horizon Hobby Dist Instruction Manual Supplement Concept 46 VR helicopter helicopter distributed Great Planes Paul Tradelius Braden ton Florida Celebration Pioneers Congratulations Celebration Pioneers gathering Muncie What opportunity meet cream-of-the-crop model builders renew old acquaintances John Worth did outstanding job arranging gathering facilities provided AMA Muncie few times wasnt aware excellent flying sites AMA has acquired Its understandable Chicago Aeronuts have left Bong field far-superior area adjacent AMA Headquarters change model builders no longer have told Youre losing land because especially enjoyed conversing model builders have read about years including Sal Taibi George Perryman Dick Korda George Reich Dr Good name just few also reminded Frank Parmenter hadnt seen him since 1941 Nationals thats 57 years us have lucky enough see happen say thank Art Christensen Arlington Heights Illinois Having just returned Eagles II Celebration guess what really happened didnt sink until about halfway home Just think about gives old guy goosebumps felt though just write tell everyone thanks Sitting banquet hall aeromodeling greats past 60 years very humbling awesome actually meet talk people designed manufactured produced models related products during 67 years have involved beyond belief wife thoroughly enjoyed trip AMA Headquarters discovered slightly 200 miles Lansing Michigan Muncie Indiana about three-and-a-half hours will definitely visit often meet talk people have provided tools foster perpetuate model aviation years find just regular people like receive Pioneers Award beyond comprehension rewarded peers something just came naturally has apex so-called career aeromodeling have often wondered what good Lord store mission life Maybe could die tomorrow go very peacefully no regrets must extend heartfelt thanks John Worth committee Academy Headquarters employees weekend will forever indelibly inscribed memory May God bless again Thank Chuck Spencer Iansing Michigan Nine Lives Yes can get nine lives out airplane having take loan against 401k plan youre few like occasionally have less-than-perfect landing left scattering brightly colored confetti airplane just moments ago dont despair wreckage can re-assembled lot faster cheaper pride can After fun dont Dont Heres deal need cleverly conceal large garbage bag somewhere field accessories must need take out go collect wreckage Make sure collect pieces crash can discard covering material later Tell spectators periodically keep building skills sharpened things satisfying putting model back together after good crash try sound convincing Take inventory crash site paying particular attention small expensive easily overlooked items like servos Dont go home em foresight save blueprints model great can use realign structure remake Continued page 173 6 Model Aviation ers tc EcIitcer Correction Letters Continued page 6 parts like wing ribs cases though parts like ribs have remade can reassembled splinted Breaks occurring along grain balsa can repaired using cyanoacrylate CyA glue accelerator Most balsas strength can regained type break break occurs across grain need form splint length balsa glued side break works fine models blueprints have used start woodstove no longer available fear Just use little common sense common keep airplanes lines true Start repair process tacking pieces back together CyA glue again much like making jigsaw puzzle basic alignment shape airplane has remade first Strengthening comes second event leading edge break wing no problem Glue back together end-to-end first being careful keep proper alignment comes modelers secret weapon Popsicle sticks strong lightweight easily shaped Epoxy quick glues adhere well Cut stick size need old-fashioned wire cutters work well prevent splintering overlapping break approximately inch Epoxy works better CyA repair Fill sand areas show liking Main spars may require strength splint made spruce works nicely Again use epoxy Popsicle sticks can purchased way likewith icecream bars wrapped around hobby shop hobby shop doesnt have look sticks craft shops Fuselage damage almost always involves front section Piece back together using puzzlebuilding method again time splint hardwood mainframe sections use epoxy Balance may slightly affected Light filler compound will cover gaps show Fine tune fly Hows pride doing Dont forget keep good supply Popsicle sticks hand event emergency Theres plenty stocked -1 APrice KeyI Fill$375B C 5D 0E 0 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 I form fax number 765 289-4248I I____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Domestic customers please include $300 shipping handling Add $300 have plans mailed tube Please No COD Orders Make check money order payable US funds drawn US bank IMode/Aviation AMA 5151 East Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Please allowI Ithree weeks delivery IENCLOSED $ k i Money Order erCardNisaI I CARD NOEXP DATE NAME_________AMA No STREET_____________I I CITYSTATE --___ ZIP___________ ICustomers outside US add $300 additional shipping handling per plan L Orders must received prior December 1 Holiday Delivery January1999 173 868 Autoplane$2250 Twin Speed 400 Electric Scale Mikulasko spans 62 inches No 136 Finoeler Storah SC Scale model 23-40 0-channel has borh slots flapsC No 169 Gennyploner SC version fanned cabin anodni kit frOm 1037 19-25C No262 Crashmaster CL crash poof ftaine Twos zes 15-30 3540 powerA No302 Mini P16 SC Sapoios 049 danfed fan span file 2 onannal Balsa mogs fail foselage sfrocfarnB No447 ld2A Mien Antetiser SC Old Trnrer IrA Tenaco model 049 glow 2 cnannaisC No061 Gee eon Model Yr SC Golden Age Race Spans 72-in Vt scalal fof 60 power 3 plan sneefs No702 Heinkel NE 101 pp Scale efodel 1924 German eronoprana HiLina Mini-h geated eleof fin orofor Spans2B inA No714 Mod Daekr SC osarfriendiy Spertlira relased slow 119sf Escais low slow nranevcers 25-35 power Spans 60 2 plan sheefs . S No720 Minatomeer PP Prank Zaics popolar aii-baisa-coveres robber-powered mosel fakes ftom Papolar Science loon flat Spans 20 in A No733 1941 Teplorsoft SC qaaeerscaie design capf 000 fOe snqve flying Soalilies fhe foliscaie Tayinroran f SB-inch span 2 plan sheefa. No730 Jeanter SC Sailplane has looks padormanca f22500 span inciades foil consfvcfion few 3 plan sheefe No759 Arriber PP Hand-hela cafapoit glide lean AndrewsA No914 XB35r SC Fled tic flying wing weighs 46 vonces spans 64rc inches 2 sneefs No815 Tepler Cabr SC Spon Scale three channels spans 56 inchesC No818 Nibble 300 PP r/A tenota holder Norm Pofi spans OSic nones 2Stephens Akra SC Laser pedecesso Sarpoive 32 p owe spans 55 sches No825Twisted Syno SC model Richardson 20 P owe spans 40 sches No826Piper Pewnee Breve PP Robber Scale Earl Ofahi spans 300 inches No820Tarbe StewS Spod twin Elecrec SC Rohelen spans 2012 inches No831Stridnrr SC Two-Mare Soaring noodel Birdweii spans 767 nones No834Goblin Electric spon model geated Spend 400 mofom spans 46rv 50505 No83608 Slew Motion Thid flying-wing series Bill Evans spans 400 inches No838Swift Old Saint PP Old-Time Osian spans 55 inchesD No840PT3 SC Scale model Prank Bake spane 00 incnesC No842Rpen Sport Troiner SC Scale Phillip K set ones Macdo Sorpass spans 60inches No846PreteNnienol Cat PaOatn-styie model Sarpolas tsr Sacho 32 engines spans 94 inches 2 sheets No847Son Gent SC convewion CL desIgn Cloagh spans 36 inches C No848Spirtire CL 010sf Urtnowsk0Adaerosko ST 60 power spans 62 inohes 2 sheefs No849Sopor Ba8 Mathews adaptation classic Waif Good cosign 20 30 powe spans 75 inches No859Osprep WnfeyHunfcnrsfemediate SC model spans 63 inches No851Eo8leraok CL Scale Prank Beaoy spans 45 innnes S2Joselin SC sinpslspcn grider Alien spans 72 inches No853Geontant 20 Nats-wisning PP isdoa HLG Sartees spans 20 inches Ne 854Arrowplnne SC Compefifron Pon-Ply Larsen 09 -f S power spans 36 incnes Ne 855Ligbtnln Bolt CL Spva model Nafoaband 049 power 36 inches No856Aesender SC Spod Canard fordS power WinterlHonfon spans 0925 inches No857LII Cbogonr PP f26-Pf Sosham spann 03nches Ne 858Book Beebe Two-Meter sailplane Kiscaid spens 77314 inches 9Scepter CL Precision Aerobafrcs model Sickhaus fordS engnes spans 61inches No660SlOw Motion Treditleer SC Simifor 40 powe spans 64 nones Ne 861BorspIold PP Teoaco Niebaaer spans 0420 sches No862p-Si Moetong SC Speed 400 Electric Kerry spans 32 inches No863Jeekpet WnrerHanten collaboration fordS pownr spans 56 inches No864GPO 550 CL Sfonf model lnhnsfoc fordS engines spans 04 inches No865Fewer 0-8 SC Ofandol Scale Cinogh spans 64 inches Na 866Twin CaL Onosoal twin-engine Spoof Sarpolos Cheefon d2s spans f 04 inches No867Cheap Tn ii Stool model Thomemon spans 36 inchesB Full-size plan list available Complete listing plans previously published magazine through no 859 may obtained free charge writing enclose 78r stamped pre-addressed #10 business-sizB letter envelope ModelAviation 5151 E Memorial Dr MUnCie IN 47302 Fix Weak Link age improved plane con struction better radios engines weak link batteries sell redun dant systems voltage regulators etc quick charge pack before flight batteries still fail planes crash discouraging expensive solution DURALIGHT RECHARGEABLE BAYIERTES New Battery Technology Performance Products batteries AA size single cell weights 17 gr cells sizeweight oz 800 21/2x l-l/4x 212 1600 41-1/4 x 1-1/4 x 224 24006l-I/4xl-3/4x2 36 wired redundant cell fails rest pack stays operational have 20% larger capacity stored year will retain 85% capacity Maximum service life 15 20 years memory effect dedicated bringing better R/C products Bob Godfreys Kits Planes C B Almost Ready Fly Planes BME Engines 1 A5 -58 Twin Total Linear Control Ignitions Duralight Rechargeable Batteries Smokes da Most Smoke Oil Bob Godfreys Precision Aviation Design 5311 24th AveE Palmetto FL 34221 Phone 941729-2971 Fax 941-729-6761 httpIlwwwbobflies corn Home Airplanes Bob Godfrey Designer T0GWinners grocers freezer Help Wanted Gallant Falmouth Maine just write say much appreciate hobby have involved model aviation past seven years build fly almost anything might work Recently career change has taken away lot building time hut still love fly Im writing about model few Yard Field 24 Inch Wing Span Build Great Fig ter Wind Vanes Color Pics Plan Info Send $200 eeSaa Czech-MP JET 061 years ago no longer available through hobby shops catalog sources have called small pushertype ARF F-16 Falcon E/Z OK Models Japan designed 25size two-stroke engines anyone has kit sell knows hobby shop has stock please get touch Thanks again great magazine love read Eddie Sheridan 8081 Furncae Rd Slat/n gton PA 18080 SANYO BATTERY PACKS Receiver & Transmitter Packs Nj-Cds Ni-MH Acid TNR Technical Inc Irvine CA800-490-8418 Sanford FL800-346-0601 S SAFETYoporate 3 ft prop eREIJABLITYquality components eSENSITIVEgood sunny & cloudy days eVERSATLE2/3 blade switch LOW UPKEEP9e batery included S STABLEcrystal oscillator control FAST110010 rpm br props & tans 150010rpm tor turbines sACCURATE01105% trim aRESOLUTlOIditt rpm readout 11pm now analable USEABLElarge LCD&steady eadngs o easycarbaduslment American Heart Associationa7 Fghtog Plead Oseose Sod Stroke AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION MEMORIAl S %- TRIBI ITES BILL EFFINGER0 SAYSI new Plann Pattern set 555 dos good Rosooe t,sor ood 500 tOe 938 Sod 939 tOSOOpOSO trophy Races St 293 MPH I/S SCALEA LAIRD-TI 001/2 5509 SPOS 56OoOrSt doO PC 9fl5000 - a lbs tess It/C /I - 90000veSb[e Wiog 000 ocSs15 Pr SOS Ore OOmPlOtO plane sob ossserflbly & dororlod pOrts lists PLEASE ADO $400 tot shlpeisO istolltog lobe Sestd $100 Plan Sets brochure wilts over 60 Plann P011cm Sets lt/C I/il 1/3 Scale tot EngIneS IS 35 CID W E TECHNICAL SERVICES 335 Hammond Dr Apt 913 Atlanta GA 30328 174 Model Aviation 4Rubber ft Engine Power Free FllghS DIsplay control Line Electric Power RIC Airplanes Penn Valley Hoerby Canner 837-AW Main St Lanadale PA 19448 215- 3634770 Corn Ste tools metal & woodworking ZT Stateg $995 Easy use Aeordabie FREE CATALOG SCALE CATALOGS SPPS 160 Sursrmie Constnacton Pls$500 SPPS 120000 Documentatiar Photoo 3Vs$500 ASP Model Araaft Cons5uction Plare$500 ASP ScaleAircraft Orarsgs 3Vs$500 Add $500 Es Air Overseas 1/5 Sc WINNIE MAE 100 2 Pc Wing Plans $3700 LOCKHEED VEGA Jim Pepinos____ SCALE PLANS & PHOTO SERVICE 3209 Madison Ave Greensboro NC 27403 VtsMCPHONE/PAX 910 2925239 Plain Bearing Glow 5000 6500 0000 Ball Bearing Glow 650070007500 Ball Bearing Diesel 660070007500 engines include silencer Add $500 P&H per Order Visa & M/C OK 7W&tt eae decaa 4 id Saies Carison Engine Imports- 814 E Marconi Ave Phoenix Az USA 85022- Ph/Fax 602-863-1684 Eodosedby CLARENCE LEE BOB MERLE bsaLfrl Ciatanssdelruvahkie Call tan write tar information pnces TNC ELECTRONICS -2 WHITES LANE WOODSTOCK NY 1208 TEL 9144794549 FAX 914-679-5542


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/01
Page Numbers: 6, 173, 174

I just received E-mail Heather Rose Great Planes Model Distributing saying October RC Helicopters column gave wrong credit Horizon Hobby Dist Instruction Manual Supplement Concept 46 VR helicopter helicopter distributed Great Planes Paul Tradelius Braden ton Florida Celebration Pioneers Congratulations Celebration Pioneers gathering Muncie What opportunity meet cream-of-the-crop model builders renew old acquaintances John Worth did outstanding job arranging gathering facilities provided AMA Muncie few times wasnt aware excellent flying sites AMA has acquired Its understandable Chicago Aeronuts have left Bong field far-superior area adjacent AMA Headquarters change model builders no longer have told Youre losing land because especially enjoyed conversing model builders have read about years including Sal Taibi George Perryman Dick Korda George Reich Dr Good name just few also reminded Frank Parmenter hadnt seen him since 1941 Nationals thats 57 years us have lucky enough see happen say thank Art Christensen Arlington Heights Illinois Having just returned Eagles II Celebration guess what really happened didnt sink until about halfway home Just think about gives old guy goosebumps felt though just write tell everyone thanks Sitting banquet hall aeromodeling greats past 60 years very humbling awesome actually meet talk people designed manufactured produced models related products during 67 years have involved beyond belief wife thoroughly enjoyed trip AMA Headquarters discovered slightly 200 miles Lansing Michigan Muncie Indiana about three-and-a-half hours will definitely visit often meet talk people have provided tools foster perpetuate model aviation years find just regular people like receive Pioneers Award beyond comprehension rewarded peers something just came naturally has apex so-called career aeromodeling have often wondered what good Lord store mission life Maybe could die tomorrow go very peacefully no regrets must extend heartfelt thanks John Worth committee Academy Headquarters employees weekend will forever indelibly inscribed memory May God bless again Thank Chuck Spencer Iansing Michigan Nine Lives Yes can get nine lives out airplane having take loan against 401k plan youre few like occasionally have less-than-perfect landing left scattering brightly colored confetti airplane just moments ago dont despair wreckage can re-assembled lot faster cheaper pride can After fun dont Dont Heres deal need cleverly conceal large garbage bag somewhere field accessories must need take out go collect wreckage Make sure collect pieces crash can discard covering material later Tell spectators periodically keep building skills sharpened things satisfying putting model back together after good crash try sound convincing Take inventory crash site paying particular attention small expensive easily overlooked items like servos Dont go home em foresight save blueprints model great can use realign structure remake Continued page 173 6 Model Aviation ers tc EcIitcer Correction Letters Continued page 6 parts like wing ribs cases though parts like ribs have remade can reassembled splinted Breaks occurring along grain balsa can repaired using cyanoacrylate CyA glue accelerator Most balsas strength can regained type break break occurs across grain need form splint length balsa glued side break works fine models blueprints have used start woodstove no longer available fear Just use little common sense common keep airplanes lines true Start repair process tacking pieces back together CyA glue again much like making jigsaw puzzle basic alignment shape airplane has remade first Strengthening comes second event leading edge break wing no problem Glue back together end-to-end first being careful keep proper alignment comes modelers secret weapon Popsicle sticks strong lightweight easily shaped Epoxy quick glues adhere well Cut stick size need old-fashioned wire cutters work well prevent splintering overlapping break approximately inch Epoxy works better CyA repair Fill sand areas show liking Main spars may require strength splint made spruce works nicely Again use epoxy Popsicle sticks can purchased way likewith icecream bars wrapped around hobby shop hobby shop doesnt have look sticks craft shops Fuselage damage almost always involves front section Piece back together using puzzlebuilding method again time splint hardwood mainframe sections use epoxy Balance may slightly affected Light filler compound will cover gaps show Fine tune fly Hows pride doing Dont forget keep good supply Popsicle sticks hand event emergency Theres plenty stocked -1 APrice KeyI Fill$375B C 5D 0E 0 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 I form fax number 765 289-4248I I____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Domestic customers please include $300 shipping handling Add $300 have plans mailed tube Please No COD Orders Make check money order payable US funds drawn US bank IMode/Aviation AMA 5151 East Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Please allowI Ithree weeks delivery IENCLOSED $ k i Money Order erCardNisaI I CARD NOEXP DATE NAME_________AMA No STREET_____________I I CITYSTATE --___ ZIP___________ ICustomers outside US add $300 additional shipping handling per plan L Orders must received prior December 1 Holiday Delivery January1999 173 868 Autoplane$2250 Twin Speed 400 Electric Scale Mikulasko spans 62 inches No 136 Finoeler Storah SC Scale model 23-40 0-channel has borh slots flapsC No 169 Gennyploner SC version fanned cabin anodni kit frOm 1037 19-25C No262 Crashmaster CL crash poof ftaine Twos zes 15-30 3540 powerA No302 Mini P16 SC Sapoios 049 danfed fan span file 2 onannal Balsa mogs fail foselage sfrocfarnB No447 ld2A Mien Antetiser SC Old Trnrer IrA Tenaco model 049 glow 2 cnannaisC No061 Gee eon Model Yr SC Golden Age Race Spans 72-in Vt scalal fof 60 power 3 plan sneefs No702 Heinkel NE 101 pp Scale efodel 1924 German eronoprana HiLina Mini-h geated eleof fin orofor Spans2B inA No714 Mod Daekr SC osarfriendiy Spertlira relased slow 119sf Escais low slow nranevcers 25-35 power Spans 60 2 plan sheefs . S No720 Minatomeer PP Prank Zaics popolar aii-baisa-coveres robber-powered mosel fakes ftom Papolar Science loon flat Spans 20 in A No733 1941 Teplorsoft SC qaaeerscaie design capf 000 fOe snqve flying Soalilies fhe foliscaie Tayinroran f SB-inch span 2 plan sheefa. No730 Jeanter SC Sailplane has looks padormanca f22500 span inciades foil consfvcfion few 3 plan sheefe No759 Arriber PP Hand-hela cafapoit glide lean AndrewsA No914 XB35r SC Fled tic flying wing weighs 46 vonces spans 64rc inches 2 sneefs No815 Tepler Cabr SC Spon Scale three channels spans 56 inchesC No818 Nibble 300 PP r/A tenota holder Norm Pofi spans OSic nones 2Stephens Akra SC Laser pedecesso Sarpoive 32 p owe spans 55 sches No825Twisted Syno SC model Richardson 20 P owe spans 40 sches No826Piper Pewnee Breve PP Robber Scale Earl Ofahi spans 300 inches No820Tarbe StewS Spod twin Elecrec SC Rohelen spans 2012 inches No831Stridnrr SC Two-Mare Soaring noodel Birdweii spans 767 nones No834Goblin Electric spon model geated Spend 400 mofom spans 46rv 50505 No83608 Slew Motion Thid flying-wing series Bill Evans spans 400 inches No838Swift Old Saint PP Old-Time Osian spans 55 inchesD No840PT3 SC Scale model Prank Bake spane 00 incnesC No842Rpen Sport Troiner SC Scale Phillip K set ones Macdo Sorpass spans 60inches No846PreteNnienol Cat PaOatn-styie model Sarpolas tsr Sacho 32 engines spans 94 inches 2 sheets No847Son Gent SC convewion CL desIgn Cloagh spans 36 inches C No848Spirtire CL 010sf Urtnowsk0Adaerosko ST 60 power spans 62 inohes 2 sheefs No849Sopor Ba8 Mathews adaptation classic Waif Good cosign 20 30 powe spans 75 inches No859Osprep WnfeyHunfcnrsfemediate SC model spans 63 inches No851Eo8leraok CL Scale Prank Beaoy spans 45 innnes S2Joselin SC sinpslspcn grider Alien spans 72 inches No853Geontant 20 Nats-wisning PP isdoa HLG Sartees spans 20 inches Ne 854Arrowplnne SC Compefifron Pon-Ply Larsen 09 -f S power spans 36 incnes Ne 855Ligbtnln Bolt CL Spva model Nafoaband 049 power 36 inches No856Aesender SC Spod Canard fordS power WinterlHonfon spans 0925 inches No857LII Cbogonr PP f26-Pf Sosham spann 03nches Ne 858Book Beebe Two-Meter sailplane Kiscaid spens 77314 inches 9Scepter CL Precision Aerobafrcs model Sickhaus fordS engnes spans 61inches No660SlOw Motion Treditleer SC Simifor 40 powe spans 64 nones Ne 861BorspIold PP Teoaco Niebaaer spans 0420 sches No862p-Si Moetong SC Speed 400 Electric Kerry spans 32 inches No863Jeekpet WnrerHanten collaboration fordS pownr spans 56 inches No864GPO 550 CL Sfonf model lnhnsfoc fordS engines spans 04 inches No865Fewer 0-8 SC Ofandol Scale Cinogh spans 64 inches Na 866Twin CaL Onosoal twin-engine Spoof Sarpolos Cheefon d2s spans f 04 inches No867Cheap Tn ii Stool model Thomemon spans 36 inchesB Full-size plan list available Complete listing plans previously published magazine through no 859 may obtained free charge writing enclose 78r stamped pre-addressed #10 business-sizB letter envelope ModelAviation 5151 E Memorial Dr MUnCie IN 47302 Fix Weak Link age improved plane con struction better radios engines weak link batteries sell redun dant systems voltage regulators etc quick charge pack before flight batteries still fail planes crash discouraging expensive solution DURALIGHT RECHARGEABLE BAYIERTES New Battery Technology Performance Products batteries AA size single cell weights 17 gr cells sizeweight oz 800 21/2x l-l/4x 212 1600 41-1/4 x 1-1/4 x 224 24006l-I/4xl-3/4x2 36 wired redundant cell fails rest pack stays operational have 20% larger capacity stored year will retain 85% capacity Maximum service life 15 20 years memory effect dedicated bringing better R/C products Bob Godfreys Kits Planes C B Almost Ready Fly Planes BME Engines 1 A5 -58 Twin Total Linear Control Ignitions Duralight Rechargeable Batteries Smokes da Most Smoke Oil Bob Godfreys Precision Aviation Design 5311 24th AveE Palmetto FL 34221 Phone 941729-2971 Fax 941-729-6761 httpIlwwwbobflies corn Home Airplanes Bob Godfrey Designer T0GWinners grocers freezer Help Wanted Gallant Falmouth Maine just write say much appreciate hobby have involved model aviation past seven years build fly almost anything might work Recently career change has taken away lot building time hut still love fly Im writing about model few Yard Field 24 Inch Wing Span Build Great Fig ter Wind Vanes Color Pics Plan Info Send $200 eeSaa Czech-MP JET 061 years ago no longer available through hobby shops catalog sources have called small pushertype ARF F-16 Falcon E/Z OK Models Japan designed 25size two-stroke engines anyone has kit sell knows hobby shop has stock please get touch Thanks again great magazine love read Eddie Sheridan 8081 Furncae Rd Slat/n gton PA 18080 SANYO BATTERY PACKS Receiver & Transmitter Packs Nj-Cds Ni-MH Acid TNR Technical Inc Irvine CA800-490-8418 Sanford FL800-346-0601 S SAFETYoporate 3 ft prop eREIJABLITYquality components eSENSITIVEgood sunny & cloudy days eVERSATLE2/3 blade switch LOW UPKEEP9e batery included S STABLEcrystal oscillator control FAST110010 rpm br props & tans 150010rpm tor turbines sACCURATE01105% trim aRESOLUTlOIditt rpm readout 11pm now analable USEABLElarge LCD&steady eadngs o easycarbaduslment American Heart Associationa7 Fghtog Plead Oseose Sod Stroke AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION MEMORIAl S %- TRIBI ITES BILL EFFINGER0 SAYSI new Plann Pattern set 555 dos good Rosooe t,sor ood 500 tOe 938 Sod 939 tOSOOpOSO trophy Races St 293 MPH I/S SCALEA LAIRD-TI 001/2 5509 SPOS 56OoOrSt doO PC 9fl5000 - a lbs tess It/C /I - 90000veSb[e Wiog 000 ocSs15 Pr SOS Ore OOmPlOtO plane sob ossserflbly & dororlod pOrts lists PLEASE ADO $400 tot shlpeisO istolltog lobe Sestd $100 Plan Sets brochure wilts over 60 Plann P011cm Sets lt/C I/il 1/3 Scale tot EngIneS IS 35 CID W E TECHNICAL SERVICES 335 Hammond Dr Apt 913 Atlanta GA 30328 174 Model Aviation 4Rubber ft Engine Power Free FllghS DIsplay control Line Electric Power RIC Airplanes Penn Valley Hoerby Canner 837-AW Main St Lanadale PA 19448 215- 3634770 Corn Ste tools metal & woodworking ZT Stateg $995 Easy use Aeordabie FREE CATALOG SCALE CATALOGS SPPS 160 Sursrmie Constnacton Pls$500 SPPS 120000 Documentatiar Photoo 3Vs$500 ASP Model Araaft Cons5uction Plare$500 ASP ScaleAircraft Orarsgs 3Vs$500 Add $500 Es Air Overseas 1/5 Sc WINNIE MAE 100 2 Pc Wing Plans $3700 LOCKHEED VEGA Jim Pepinos____ SCALE PLANS & PHOTO SERVICE 3209 Madison Ave Greensboro NC 27403 VtsMCPHONE/PAX 910 2925239 Plain Bearing Glow 5000 6500 0000 Ball Bearing Glow 650070007500 Ball Bearing Diesel 660070007500 engines include silencer Add $500 P&H per Order Visa & M/C OK 7W&tt eae decaa 4 id Saies Carison Engine Imports- 814 E Marconi Ave Phoenix Az USA 85022- Ph/Fax 602-863-1684 Eodosedby CLARENCE LEE BOB MERLE bsaLfrl Ciatanssdelruvahkie Call tan write tar information pnces TNC ELECTRONICS -2 WHITES LANE WOODSTOCK NY 1208 TEL 9144794549 FAX 914-679-5542


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/01
Page Numbers: 6, 173, 174

I just received E-mail Heather Rose Great Planes Model Distributing saying October RC Helicopters column gave wrong credit Horizon Hobby Dist Instruction Manual Supplement Concept 46 VR helicopter helicopter distributed Great Planes Paul Tradelius Braden ton Florida Celebration Pioneers Congratulations Celebration Pioneers gathering Muncie What opportunity meet cream-of-the-crop model builders renew old acquaintances John Worth did outstanding job arranging gathering facilities provided AMA Muncie few times wasnt aware excellent flying sites AMA has acquired Its understandable Chicago Aeronuts have left Bong field far-superior area adjacent AMA Headquarters change model builders no longer have told Youre losing land because especially enjoyed conversing model builders have read about years including Sal Taibi George Perryman Dick Korda George Reich Dr Good name just few also reminded Frank Parmenter hadnt seen him since 1941 Nationals thats 57 years us have lucky enough see happen say thank Art Christensen Arlington Heights Illinois Having just returned Eagles II Celebration guess what really happened didnt sink until about halfway home Just think about gives old guy goosebumps felt though just write tell everyone thanks Sitting banquet hall aeromodeling greats past 60 years very humbling awesome actually meet talk people designed manufactured produced models related products during 67 years have involved beyond belief wife thoroughly enjoyed trip AMA Headquarters discovered slightly 200 miles Lansing Michigan Muncie Indiana about three-and-a-half hours will definitely visit often meet talk people have provided tools foster perpetuate model aviation years find just regular people like receive Pioneers Award beyond comprehension rewarded peers something just came naturally has apex so-called career aeromodeling have often wondered what good Lord store mission life Maybe could die tomorrow go very peacefully no regrets must extend heartfelt thanks John Worth committee Academy Headquarters employees weekend will forever indelibly inscribed memory May God bless again Thank Chuck Spencer Iansing Michigan Nine Lives Yes can get nine lives out airplane having take loan against 401k plan youre few like occasionally have less-than-perfect landing left scattering brightly colored confetti airplane just moments ago dont despair wreckage can re-assembled lot faster cheaper pride can After fun dont Dont Heres deal need cleverly conceal large garbage bag somewhere field accessories must need take out go collect wreckage Make sure collect pieces crash can discard covering material later Tell spectators periodically keep building skills sharpened things satisfying putting model back together after good crash try sound convincing Take inventory crash site paying particular attention small expensive easily overlooked items like servos Dont go home em foresight save blueprints model great can use realign structure remake Continued page 173 6 Model Aviation ers tc EcIitcer Correction Letters Continued page 6 parts like wing ribs cases though parts like ribs have remade can reassembled splinted Breaks occurring along grain balsa can repaired using cyanoacrylate CyA glue accelerator Most balsas strength can regained type break break occurs across grain need form splint length balsa glued side break works fine models blueprints have used start woodstove no longer available fear Just use little common sense common keep airplanes lines true Start repair process tacking pieces back together CyA glue again much like making jigsaw puzzle basic alignment shape airplane has remade first Strengthening comes second event leading edge break wing no problem Glue back together end-to-end first being careful keep proper alignment comes modelers secret weapon Popsicle sticks strong lightweight easily shaped Epoxy quick glues adhere well Cut stick size need old-fashioned wire cutters work well prevent splintering overlapping break approximately inch Epoxy works better CyA repair Fill sand areas show liking Main spars may require strength splint made spruce works nicely Again use epoxy Popsicle sticks can purchased way likewith icecream bars wrapped around hobby shop hobby shop doesnt have look sticks craft shops Fuselage damage almost always involves front section Piece back together using puzzlebuilding method again time splint hardwood mainframe sections use epoxy Balance may slightly affected Light filler compound will cover gaps show Fine tune fly Hows pride doing Dont forget keep good supply Popsicle sticks hand event emergency Theres plenty stocked -1 APrice KeyI Fill$375B C 5D 0E 0 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 I form fax number 765 289-4248I I____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Domestic customers please include $300 shipping handling Add $300 have plans mailed tube Please No COD Orders Make check money order payable US funds drawn US bank IMode/Aviation AMA 5151 East Memorial Dr Muncie IN 47302 Please allowI Ithree weeks delivery IENCLOSED $ k i Money Order erCardNisaI I CARD NOEXP DATE NAME_________AMA No STREET_____________I I CITYSTATE --___ ZIP___________ ICustomers outside US add $300 additional shipping handling per plan L Orders must received prior December 1 Holiday Delivery January1999 173 868 Autoplane$2250 Twin Speed 400 Electric Scale Mikulasko spans 62 inches No 136 Finoeler Storah SC Scale model 23-40 0-channel has borh slots flapsC No 169 Gennyploner SC version fanned cabin anodni kit frOm 1037 19-25C No262 Crashmaster CL crash poof ftaine Twos zes 15-30 3540 powerA No302 Mini P16 SC Sapoios 049 danfed fan span file 2 onannal Balsa mogs fail foselage sfrocfarnB No447 ld2A Mien Antetiser SC Old Trnrer IrA Tenaco model 049 glow 2 cnannaisC No061 Gee eon Model Yr SC Golden Age Race Spans 72-in Vt scalal fof 60 power 3 plan sneefs No702 Heinkel NE 101 pp Scale efodel 1924 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