Xetters te thediter letters will carefully considered general interest used Send Model Aviation 815 15th St NW Washington DC 20005 Delta Darts Forever Enclosed please find photograph something really exciting class 7th graders Southwood Jr High South San Francisco en joying Delta Darts have just finished never made anything before bit apprehensive start project after kits started go together could stop Talk about motivation interest hope such photograph will inspire other modelers get involved youth/model aviation program during up coming year have assisted construction over 20 Delta Darts know greatest instructions both English Spanishthe materials good teacher guide/lesson plan short materials available kids Old McDonald farm farm ha soma Darts Dart hara Dart thara avarywhara Da.. thara massaga eager learn people can put two together make work readers Perhaps can use photo part editorial future hobby positive effect readers can have youth community Richard Pearsall San Francisco CA Delta Dart kits include teachers guide/lesson plan referred package inten4d teachers has such information extra material required modelers available 4M4 Headquarters mci dentally control-line beginners project similar purpose Delta Darts will soon released will revolutionary CL circles DD free flight 4n out standingfeature model builtflat board does have lifted until controlsystem attached LiketheDD looks differentand different Developed 1M4 concept years think tank Piper Pawnee just finished scratch-built B model Piper Pawnee Used old Bird plans start it. leadingme wrong. get much literature plane 1 could Piper. dont think will jump anymore scratch work much headaches trouble Took almost two years build Would get disgusted times wanted stop Thank goodness worth it. turned out beautiful Weighs tad over 7 pounds Span 72 fuselage length 46 chord 10 Widest part fuselage 6 Plane made balsa hasdwood fiberglass cowling Boy turned out bugger make Model silked used Pactra Aero gloss dope paint Powered Enya 60111 Semco Pitts muffler radio 79 7C Kraft CB tailwheel assembly Dash has full instruments Pilot has helmet carved out wood sanded fiberglassed painted Also pilot wasnt tall enough see over dash end pilot up about inch Williams Brothers eader goes underneath wing middle fuselage pictures taken Just thought would drop line us down South arent sitting hands tell little about plane Ijust finished Robert Brown PO Box 109 Unadilla GA 31091 wish build another guys airplane know must excellent Thepixspeakfor themselves congratulate Bob giving us pleasure address included because know guys will wish write him Also because hope some other magazine will pick up lovely projectour inventory too heavy accept itthough Bob made no offer Merely wanted us enjoy Sbipps WingAgain response June column FO moments moment arms associated cambered airfoils such Walker upside down glider shown attached sketch Trim CL inverted cambered wing established solely CG location fact CM does vary angle attack CL provides mechanism stability higher trim CL CLx thus becomes numerically larger CM chord result negative nose down pitching moment develops lower trim CL CM chord becomes larger developing positive nose up pitching moment Shipp wing aerodynamically similar fact also must half outside loop before doing its thing suggests Can Continued page 12 10 Model Aviation h-K RUBBER STRIP FAI RUBBER ENDORSED BY BEST US RUBBER FLIERS MADE IN US SIZES 1/4 3/16 1/83/32 1/16 1mm THICK 042 SPOOLED GROSS WEIGHT 1 POUND PRICE -$1000 PER SPOOL PPD IN US ADDITIONAL SPOOLS $950 NEW PIRELLI SIZES 6mm 5mm 4mm BY 1mm PRICE $1400 PER HANK PPD IN US ADDITIONAL HAN KS $1350 SOLE US DISTRIBUTOR AND WORLD WIDE SALES FAl Model Supply U PO Box 3957 Torrance CA 90510 Inexpensive key word ACES new line R/C kits called Silver Series line offers unique combination value wide range versatility found todays R/C market until now cutting out biggest costs Labor furnish kit furnish labor allows us give top-quality product inexpensive price comparable $800 radios some its features SERVO REVERSAL SWITCI-IES--With jast flip switch tetco travel direction four primary chnonnls can reverted * INDEPENDENT THROW ADJUST-On til channels nmount tetoo ttasel can con trolled independently * FIFTH CHANNEL ADJUST--Servo position wheo retract switch either Up m Down positioo odependently adjustable * TRIM LOCATION VARIABLESfhe location trims hoildens discsetioo sos can hour standard trim crosmd trim n cotehination two * TRIM AUTHORITY PROGRAIdMABILITY--By rhanog plug-ic fined resistors amouotofmrvo excursion tnisor mooed programmable DUAL RATE.Switcbes udjnstment puss nrr famished provide DUAL RATE up three channels EXPONENTIAL RATE OPTIONThin pIng-in option provides non-linear snsoo trasel re lation stich muorment np three channels S 1795 * ELECTRONIC MIXER OPTIONWith plog-in modnle two functions can together either uni-direcnionally onhi-dbectionally $1195 * PROGRAMMABLE PUSH BUTTON OPTION--In-flight adjustable pm-programmed control surface moneweol way obtained push THE SILVER SEVEN $28L195 Full ni Cd system kit receiver four servos two classics :::::::' ine ITS HERE 1-1/2 SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER send 25 Catalog 34 span l7C power $1595 XQUAKCR FLASH 39 Wingspan $2495FLYLINE MODELS INC 2525 GORe AVENUE B Farman Moustique FAIRFAX VIRGINIA 22031 17031 573-2B3e L 1 CM AC I-I 511 4 cMaCllCLIOI MAclaltMAcll I-I AC true flat plate both surfaces similar finish made glide coherently Shipp wing would aerodynamically similar believe pitch oscillations key roll stability providing energy source react rolling forces would bet lot cash Neither should bet lot wire having same drag airfoil same airspeed No way John Brownlee Decatur AL so-called Shipp wing has caused controversy correspondence sub ject ever mentioned F 0 Some folks send little Styrofoam gliders reflex TE prove exposed TE Warrens effect reflex Butcoveredon both sides wing glides smoothest surface down after halfoutside loop f launched rougher side down Perhaps has reflex actiort Brownlee engineer rides herd ofF 0 s aerodynamic commentsthis simple letter him John Shipps wing flat cambered aerodynamically similar confess side shinier other may mean itis As toglidingaflatplate equally smooth sides dont guys try balsa sheet rectangle blob clay centerline atLE Will glide havent got time find outdo advise us Voice Past column evokes occasional memories somehow proves good portion ones life based recall Perhaps can stir memory today club far area us baptism magnificent sport RC flying am sure remember Plainview farmer Bergmans field oak tree managed hit least once during course flying season Nassau/Suffolk county line still deeply involved mini flying machines Five clubs operate within five-mile radius another managing stay out others hairOur present club called Whitman Flyers Perhaps bard around today would get kick out bunch us mingling birds nearby Bethpage reason another Ive absent activity nearly 25 years wonderful surprise return world RC filled sorts excellent equipment However now have acquainted myself sticks dual rates see buttons returning array functions may soon rival auto-pilot 747 can almost visualize day future arrive field portable armchair start planes electrically set flight plan Continued page 126 12 Model Aviation Cheals wiSh yost AeS dealer write oall foe eamptese details S5117151fl dflIdCcomplete cesslogs Sioo t 4fr1, \JejjJ$sogo lstCessMa ettarol F E IC Box 511 E 119W 19th Higginsville Mo 64037 816 584-7121 -werfree flight 6 Owning RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE Like Having Information 260 Manufacturers Catalogs Guide has illustrations descrip tions prices 2400 radio control items information industry master catalog organized indexed cross-indexed easy reference Included latest model cars sailboats power boats aircraft radio systems tools books building materials engines accessories New 6th EdItion has 280 81/2 x 11 pages information must serious modeler Suggested Retail $995 Better Hobby Shops Direct Yes rush copy new 6th edition Radio Control Buyers Guide Please check El Enclosed $1100 $995 retail plus $105 postage US Oanada Only dians send US Funds El Charge El Mastercharge D Visa Charge no__________________ Exp Date_________ Return H/c Buyers Guide 7 clifton House Olifton VA 22024 tient sold Bill Moore Anthony Kansas experiences graphical ly illustrate versatility design Bill Winter has asked relate no instructor kind available small village Bill three friends used Super Brig vehicle learn fly RC Although ever flown RC model bravely got together Sunday afternoon proceeded self instruct themselves Unable successfully take off dirt road flying least initially opted hand launch model after several ground loops Note recommend flying short grass hand launching Incredible may seem before sunset successfully taking off flying landing Super Brig! sure model exhibited some dinged wing tips scratched up nose several elastic bands popped off wheel pants long gone model nonetheless still flyable survived extraordinary flying session smoothing Out inevitable overcontrols beginners correcting its attitude getting re oriented forgiving errors flown model before would find story unbelievable must absolutely true single day highly stable extremely rugged relatively viceless model intro duced four total strangers joys hobby-sport love much know no higher recommendation prospective builder Timer Lid berg continued page 62 help clean lubricate timer Ignition electric models may have own peculiar characteristics provide own kinds satisfactions too Try might like em Note K Mart timers normally sell $496 bargain now marked down about $4 Other materials cited K&S aluminum sheet brass strip hobby shop Letters Editor continued page 12 before us happily punch away multiple functions little button transmitter visit area please join us day flying activities Vince Pacifico Plainview NY letter personal side Vince expressed some interesting thoughts hence its presence Besides often hit infamous oak tree Vince remember great guys names deleredand others Say hello Ships Pass Night just answering letters ed inquiry May MA about 1940 mystery biplane thought should take minute write thank-you note fine work days few others started hobby has source great satisfaction intervening years could 40 years beautiful model ever saw built Dean Barry designer biplane mentioned above red white green rubber pwd Caproni biplane made such impression can still picture 40 years later Awhile back tracked down plans 1 26 Model Aviation AAmco Inc have issued three NEW RIO kits last two years best challenged anyone industry BIG-H QUIIRAY 500 very newest RIO kit X RAY AAmco issue new kit just sake putting out another kit new kits well planned Modeler also create sales Dealers Distributors because R/O kits own selling!! WHAT IS NEXT? WATCH MR GUS modelers industry has need kit like MR GUS very long time Lou Andrews AAmco guy company will ssue Ek4 III I3AII IIO1X CO lIC ship pleasantly surprised see WW designer Knowing economic situation days probably thought plans like easy rather inspiration American youth quality work rates sincere thank 40 years late Can remember what plans/article paid days Paul N Mcllrath Cedar Rapids IA Fellows dont want seem brag letterfrom Mcllrath rare honorhe known respected old-time rubber fliers little things scale jobs Besides several Maxecuters have asked us about Caproni itilies thought Bergamaschi Caproni didnt remember guys have built rubber jobs mostly out MAN appar ently can recommend Caproni Also Grumman bipe Boeing F4B-4 anda Curriss SOC-i others made greatest impression upon designer Al though some designs like Daileys Fiat now win big things rate ourselves below Earl Stahl master simple light high perfor mance stuff know PS paid $40 $55 inked plans included Think Over first part letter devoted opinion television show recently aired major networks show am referring Ha waii Five-O show centered around use radio controlled model aircraft pull off extraordinary say least jewel heist believe ridiculous word two worst parts Showing radio controlled model aircraft being used flying bombs 2 Having Steve McGarretJack Lord national television referring models adult toys will spare rest details because far model aviation concerned ridiculous Model aviation enthusiasts needed show like Custer needed Indians second part relates ad appeared April issue MA inside back cover seems Brand referring Brand Bs product underpowered toy Underpowered standards reason upsets got started radio controlled aircraft May 78 first plane underpowered toys Maybe pattern flier would have lacked something beginner power knew what did fly very well teach myself Probably best things learn least taught making dead-stick landings finally advanced Senior Falcon under belt just have right approach fan aint turning Now whenever have make dead-stick landing am thankful experi ence underpowered toy gave point like see model aircraft referred toys whether 049 ARF Nosen Cub Steve McGarret manufacturer knocking anothers product last place should done allowed fine magazine Model viation R B Ryman Harrisonburg VA Hear hear Wefully agree No model toy kids would need shrinks editor has no control over ads AMA industry should have conscience board dont see can done Consider FOX NIG * 15000 rpm 8-4 * Weight 5-112 ounces * Bore 650 * Stroke 600 * Displacement 19 Fox 19 RC Fox Silencer available fit No 90222 Size B @ $795 American-Made Engines Its just plain bearing engine saves lots bucks FOX 19 delivers power greater baffle 19 have ever testedand sur passes some Schneurle 19 engines Ball bearings nice fancy carburetors neat price no object timeproven powerplant runs throttles idles league 19s costing twice price Thats lot savel Its find Fox products field flying action FMFG Co 5305 TOWSON AVE FORT SMITH ARK 72901 OX Inside. DATA PACKS.Dave Platts latest addition help scale modeler pack contains average 20 color photos subject plane tiful sharp-focus CLOSE-UP photos 5 x 3/j size Color balance has carefully controlled accuracy hard-to-get details cockpit interiors engines landing gears etc Use building contest presentation Dave Platt kits & accessories.flrst choice worlds top RC Scale modelers Let us help become expert LIGHTPLANE5 Piper cob cabio T,boleot Voikplep SF5 Miio Moogor Autto SNSA lelando MULTI-WINGS Sookor Jooooeioto Pitto S-PA ltothoon Pitto SPA Jubilee Doo Pitto S-i Snitty Pitto S-i 5P floe Moth- ed floe Moth poilovo floor Moth cooootogo Avo Tutor Fajeop Soodtth WW Fobbo TripIon Moraoe Saulnior ponasol 5iatol F2B Fighte Soporih cornei Sopoot Pop Sopoith Pop eplicO 37 subjects far niore b researches Regular packs $1995 Mini packs 10 pics $995 postpaid WW II Noot Aooricoo AT-6 Soolot B-i7 NooirAroricar 5-25 Fiotoit StorS Mo tOt Hoiokoi iii Sue Foo PB U Soo Foro TT 20 Horrioaoe FoOco Fioflo Spitlio lo Spttro Vb 5pttro iX Scale model kits Accessories Retract Systems Pilots now Data Packs WI 7 oave mI tt ivuodel S Inc 6940 NW 15th Street 0 Plantation Florida 33313 Dave Platt products ore sold ONLY us directly youTelephone 305/557-4861 Hot Line 501 6461656 August 1980 127 Outside Story
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/08
Page Numbers: 10, 12, 126, 127
Xetters te thediter letters will carefully considered general interest used Send Model Aviation 815 15th St NW Washington DC 20005 Delta Darts Forever Enclosed please find photograph something really exciting class 7th graders Southwood Jr High South San Francisco en joying Delta Darts have just finished never made anything before bit apprehensive start project after kits started go together could stop Talk about motivation interest hope such photograph will inspire other modelers get involved youth/model aviation program during up coming year have assisted construction over 20 Delta Darts know greatest instructions both English Spanishthe materials good teacher guide/lesson plan short materials available kids Old McDonald farm farm ha soma Darts Dart hara Dart thara avarywhara Da.. thara massaga eager learn people can put two together make work readers Perhaps can use photo part editorial future hobby positive effect readers can have youth community Richard Pearsall San Francisco CA Delta Dart kits include teachers guide/lesson plan referred package inten4d teachers has such information extra material required modelers available 4M4 Headquarters mci dentally control-line beginners project similar purpose Delta Darts will soon released will revolutionary CL circles DD free flight 4n out standingfeature model builtflat board does have lifted until controlsystem attached LiketheDD looks differentand different Developed 1M4 concept years think tank Piper Pawnee just finished scratch-built B model Piper Pawnee Used old Bird plans start it. leadingme wrong. get much literature plane 1 could Piper. dont think will jump anymore scratch work much headaches trouble Took almost two years build Would get disgusted times wanted stop Thank goodness worth it. turned out beautiful Weighs tad over 7 pounds Span 72 fuselage length 46 chord 10 Widest part fuselage 6 Plane made balsa hasdwood fiberglass cowling Boy turned out bugger make Model silked used Pactra Aero gloss dope paint Powered Enya 60111 Semco Pitts muffler radio 79 7C Kraft CB tailwheel assembly Dash has full instruments Pilot has helmet carved out wood sanded fiberglassed painted Also pilot wasnt tall enough see over dash end pilot up about inch Williams Brothers eader goes underneath wing middle fuselage pictures taken Just thought would drop line us down South arent sitting hands tell little about plane Ijust finished Robert Brown PO Box 109 Unadilla GA 31091 wish build another guys airplane know must excellent Thepixspeakfor themselves congratulate Bob giving us pleasure address included because know guys will wish write him Also because hope some other magazine will pick up lovely projectour inventory too heavy accept itthough Bob made no offer Merely wanted us enjoy Sbipps WingAgain response June column FO moments moment arms associated cambered airfoils such Walker upside down glider shown attached sketch Trim CL inverted cambered wing established solely CG location fact CM does vary angle attack CL provides mechanism stability higher trim CL CLx thus becomes numerically larger CM chord result negative nose down pitching moment develops lower trim CL CM chord becomes larger developing positive nose up pitching moment Shipp wing aerodynamically similar fact also must half outside loop before doing its thing suggests Can Continued page 12 10 Model Aviation h-K RUBBER STRIP FAI RUBBER ENDORSED BY BEST US RUBBER FLIERS MADE IN US SIZES 1/4 3/16 1/83/32 1/16 1mm THICK 042 SPOOLED GROSS WEIGHT 1 POUND PRICE -$1000 PER SPOOL PPD IN US ADDITIONAL SPOOLS $950 NEW PIRELLI SIZES 6mm 5mm 4mm BY 1mm PRICE $1400 PER HANK PPD IN US ADDITIONAL HAN KS $1350 SOLE US DISTRIBUTOR AND WORLD WIDE SALES FAl Model Supply U PO Box 3957 Torrance CA 90510 Inexpensive key word ACES new line R/C kits called Silver Series line offers unique combination value wide range versatility found todays R/C market until now cutting out biggest costs Labor furnish kit furnish labor allows us give top-quality product inexpensive price comparable $800 radios some its features SERVO REVERSAL SWITCI-IES--With jast flip switch tetco travel direction four primary chnonnls can reverted * INDEPENDENT THROW ADJUST-On til channels nmount tetoo ttasel can con trolled independently * FIFTH CHANNEL ADJUST--Servo position wheo retract switch either Up m Down positioo odependently adjustable * TRIM LOCATION VARIABLESfhe location trims hoildens discsetioo sos can hour standard trim crosmd trim n cotehination two * TRIM AUTHORITY PROGRAIdMABILITY--By rhanog plug-ic fined resistors amouotofmrvo excursion tnisor mooed programmable DUAL RATE.Switcbes udjnstment puss nrr famished provide DUAL RATE up three channels EXPONENTIAL RATE OPTIONThin pIng-in option provides non-linear snsoo trasel re lation stich muorment np three channels S 1795 * ELECTRONIC MIXER OPTIONWith plog-in modnle two functions can together either uni-direcnionally onhi-dbectionally $1195 * PROGRAMMABLE PUSH BUTTON OPTION--In-flight adjustable pm-programmed control surface moneweol way obtained push THE SILVER SEVEN $28L195 Full ni Cd system kit receiver four servos two classics :::::::' ine ITS HERE 1-1/2 SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER send 25 Catalog 34 span l7C power $1595 XQUAKCR FLASH 39 Wingspan $2495FLYLINE MODELS INC 2525 GORe AVENUE B Farman Moustique FAIRFAX VIRGINIA 22031 17031 573-2B3e L 1 CM AC I-I 511 4 cMaCllCLIOI MAclaltMAcll I-I AC true flat plate both surfaces similar finish made glide coherently Shipp wing would aerodynamically similar believe pitch oscillations key roll stability providing energy source react rolling forces would bet lot cash Neither should bet lot wire having same drag airfoil same airspeed No way John Brownlee Decatur AL so-called Shipp wing has caused controversy correspondence sub ject ever mentioned F 0 Some folks send little Styrofoam gliders reflex TE prove exposed TE Warrens effect reflex Butcoveredon both sides wing glides smoothest surface down after halfoutside loop f launched rougher side down Perhaps has reflex actiort Brownlee engineer rides herd ofF 0 s aerodynamic commentsthis simple letter him John Shipps wing flat cambered aerodynamically similar confess side shinier other may mean itis As toglidingaflatplate equally smooth sides dont guys try balsa sheet rectangle blob clay centerline atLE Will glide havent got time find outdo advise us Voice Past column evokes occasional memories somehow proves good portion ones life based recall Perhaps can stir memory today club far area us baptism magnificent sport RC flying am sure remember Plainview farmer Bergmans field oak tree managed hit least once during course flying season Nassau/Suffolk county line still deeply involved mini flying machines Five clubs operate within five-mile radius another managing stay out others hairOur present club called Whitman Flyers Perhaps bard around today would get kick out bunch us mingling birds nearby Bethpage reason another Ive absent activity nearly 25 years wonderful surprise return world RC filled sorts excellent equipment However now have acquainted myself sticks dual rates see buttons returning array functions may soon rival auto-pilot 747 can almost visualize day future arrive field portable armchair start planes electrically set flight plan Continued page 126 12 Model Aviation Cheals wiSh yost AeS dealer write oall foe eamptese details S5117151fl dflIdCcomplete cesslogs Sioo t 4fr1, \JejjJ$sogo lstCessMa ettarol F E IC Box 511 E 119W 19th Higginsville Mo 64037 816 584-7121 -werfree flight 6 Owning RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE Like Having Information 260 Manufacturers Catalogs Guide has illustrations descrip tions prices 2400 radio control items information industry master catalog organized indexed cross-indexed easy reference Included latest model cars sailboats power boats aircraft radio systems tools books building materials engines accessories New 6th EdItion has 280 81/2 x 11 pages information must serious modeler Suggested Retail $995 Better Hobby Shops Direct Yes rush copy new 6th edition Radio Control Buyers Guide Please check El Enclosed $1100 $995 retail plus $105 postage US Oanada Only dians send US Funds El Charge El Mastercharge D Visa Charge no__________________ Exp Date_________ Return H/c Buyers Guide 7 clifton House Olifton VA 22024 tient sold Bill Moore Anthony Kansas experiences graphical ly illustrate versatility design Bill Winter has asked relate no instructor kind available small village Bill three friends used Super Brig vehicle learn fly RC Although ever flown RC model bravely got together Sunday afternoon proceeded self instruct themselves Unable successfully take off dirt road flying least initially opted hand launch model after several ground loops Note recommend flying short grass hand launching Incredible may seem before sunset successfully taking off flying landing Super Brig! sure model exhibited some dinged wing tips scratched up nose several elastic bands popped off wheel pants long gone model nonetheless still flyable survived extraordinary flying session smoothing Out inevitable overcontrols beginners correcting its attitude getting re oriented forgiving errors flown model before would find story unbelievable must absolutely true single day highly stable extremely rugged relatively viceless model intro duced four total strangers joys hobby-sport love much know no higher recommendation prospective builder Timer Lid berg continued page 62 help clean lubricate timer Ignition electric models may have own peculiar characteristics provide own kinds satisfactions too Try might like em Note K Mart timers normally sell $496 bargain now marked down about $4 Other materials cited K&S aluminum sheet brass strip hobby shop Letters Editor continued page 12 before us happily punch away multiple functions little button transmitter visit area please join us day flying activities Vince Pacifico Plainview NY letter personal side Vince expressed some interesting thoughts hence its presence Besides often hit infamous oak tree Vince remember great guys names deleredand others Say hello Ships Pass Night just answering letters ed inquiry May MA about 1940 mystery biplane thought should take minute write thank-you note fine work days few others started hobby has source great satisfaction intervening years could 40 years beautiful model ever saw built Dean Barry designer biplane mentioned above red white green rubber pwd Caproni biplane made such impression can still picture 40 years later Awhile back tracked down plans 1 26 Model Aviation AAmco Inc have issued three NEW RIO kits last two years best challenged anyone industry BIG-H QUIIRAY 500 very newest RIO kit X RAY AAmco issue new kit just sake putting out another kit new kits well planned Modeler also create sales Dealers Distributors because R/O kits own selling!! WHAT IS NEXT? WATCH MR GUS modelers industry has need kit like MR GUS very long time Lou Andrews AAmco guy company will ssue Ek4 III I3AII IIO1X CO lIC ship pleasantly surprised see WW designer Knowing economic situation days probably thought plans like easy rather inspiration American youth quality work rates sincere thank 40 years late Can remember what plans/article paid days Paul N Mcllrath Cedar Rapids IA Fellows dont want seem brag letterfrom Mcllrath rare honorhe known respected old-time rubber fliers little things scale jobs Besides several Maxecuters have asked us about Caproni itilies thought Bergamaschi Caproni didnt remember guys have built rubber jobs mostly out MAN appar ently can recommend Caproni Also Grumman bipe Boeing F4B-4 anda Curriss SOC-i others made greatest impression upon designer Al though some designs like Daileys Fiat now win big things rate ourselves below Earl Stahl master simple light high perfor mance stuff know PS paid $40 $55 inked plans included Think Over first part letter devoted opinion television show recently aired major networks show am referring Ha waii Five-O show centered around use radio controlled model aircraft pull off extraordinary say least jewel heist believe ridiculous word two worst parts Showing radio controlled model aircraft being used flying bombs 2 Having Steve McGarretJack Lord national television referring models adult toys will spare rest details because far model aviation concerned ridiculous Model aviation enthusiasts needed show like Custer needed Indians second part relates ad appeared April issue MA inside back cover seems Brand referring Brand Bs product underpowered toy Underpowered standards reason upsets got started radio controlled aircraft May 78 first plane underpowered toys Maybe pattern flier would have lacked something beginner power knew what did fly very well teach myself Probably best things learn least taught making dead-stick landings finally advanced Senior Falcon under belt just have right approach fan aint turning Now whenever have make dead-stick landing am thankful experi ence underpowered toy gave point like see model aircraft referred toys whether 049 ARF Nosen Cub Steve McGarret manufacturer knocking anothers product last place should done allowed fine magazine Model viation R B Ryman Harrisonburg VA Hear hear Wefully agree No model toy kids would need shrinks editor has no control over ads AMA industry should have conscience board dont see can done Consider FOX NIG * 15000 rpm 8-4 * Weight 5-112 ounces * Bore 650 * Stroke 600 * Displacement 19 Fox 19 RC Fox Silencer available fit No 90222 Size B @ $795 American-Made Engines Its just plain bearing engine saves lots bucks FOX 19 delivers power greater baffle 19 have ever testedand sur passes some Schneurle 19 engines Ball bearings nice fancy carburetors neat price no object timeproven powerplant runs throttles idles league 19s costing twice price Thats lot savel Its find Fox products field flying action FMFG Co 5305 TOWSON AVE FORT SMITH ARK 72901 OX Inside. DATA PACKS.Dave Platts latest addition help scale modeler pack contains average 20 color photos subject plane tiful sharp-focus CLOSE-UP photos 5 x 3/j size Color balance has carefully controlled accuracy hard-to-get details cockpit interiors engines landing gears etc Use building contest presentation Dave Platt kits & accessories.flrst choice worlds top RC Scale modelers Let us help become expert LIGHTPLANE5 Piper cob cabio T,boleot Voikplep SF5 Miio Moogor Autto SNSA lelando MULTI-WINGS Sookor Jooooeioto Pitto S-PA ltothoon Pitto SPA Jubilee Doo Pitto S-i Snitty Pitto S-i 5P floe Moth- ed floe Moth poilovo floor Moth cooootogo Avo Tutor Fajeop Soodtth WW Fobbo TripIon Moraoe Saulnior ponasol 5iatol F2B Fighte Soporih cornei Sopoot Pop Sopoith Pop eplicO 37 subjects far niore b researches Regular packs $1995 Mini packs 10 pics $995 postpaid WW II Noot Aooricoo AT-6 Soolot B-i7 NooirAroricar 5-25 Fiotoit StorS Mo tOt Hoiokoi iii Sue Foo PB U Soo Foro TT 20 Horrioaoe FoOco Fioflo Spitlio lo Spttro Vb 5pttro iX Scale model kits Accessories Retract Systems Pilots now Data Packs WI 7 oave mI tt ivuodel S Inc 6940 NW 15th Street 0 Plantation Florida 33313 Dave Platt products ore sold ONLY us directly youTelephone 305/557-4861 Hot Line 501 6461656 August 1980 127 Outside Story
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/08
Page Numbers: 10, 12, 126, 127
Xetters te thediter letters will carefully considered general interest used Send Model Aviation 815 15th St NW Washington DC 20005 Delta Darts Forever Enclosed please find photograph something really exciting class 7th graders Southwood Jr High South San Francisco en joying Delta Darts have just finished never made anything before bit apprehensive start project after kits started go together could stop Talk about motivation interest hope such photograph will inspire other modelers get involved youth/model aviation program during up coming year have assisted construction over 20 Delta Darts know greatest instructions both English Spanishthe materials good teacher guide/lesson plan short materials available kids Old McDonald farm farm ha soma Darts Dart hara Dart thara avarywhara Da.. thara massaga eager learn people can put two together make work readers Perhaps can use photo part editorial future hobby positive effect readers can have youth community Richard Pearsall San Francisco CA Delta Dart kits include teachers guide/lesson plan referred package inten4d teachers has such information extra material required modelers available 4M4 Headquarters mci dentally control-line beginners project similar purpose Delta Darts will soon released will revolutionary CL circles DD free flight 4n out standingfeature model builtflat board does have lifted until controlsystem attached LiketheDD looks differentand different Developed 1M4 concept years think tank Piper Pawnee just finished scratch-built B model Piper Pawnee Used old Bird plans start it. leadingme wrong. get much literature plane 1 could Piper. dont think will jump anymore scratch work much headaches trouble Took almost two years build Would get disgusted times wanted stop Thank goodness worth it. turned out beautiful Weighs tad over 7 pounds Span 72 fuselage length 46 chord 10 Widest part fuselage 6 Plane made balsa hasdwood fiberglass cowling Boy turned out bugger make Model silked used Pactra Aero gloss dope paint Powered Enya 60111 Semco Pitts muffler radio 79 7C Kraft CB tailwheel assembly Dash has full instruments Pilot has helmet carved out wood sanded fiberglassed painted Also pilot wasnt tall enough see over dash end pilot up about inch Williams Brothers eader goes underneath wing middle fuselage pictures taken Just thought would drop line us down South arent sitting hands tell little about plane Ijust finished Robert Brown PO Box 109 Unadilla GA 31091 wish build another guys airplane know must excellent Thepixspeakfor themselves congratulate Bob giving us pleasure address included because know guys will wish write him Also because hope some other magazine will pick up lovely projectour inventory too heavy accept itthough Bob made no offer Merely wanted us enjoy Sbipps WingAgain response June column FO moments moment arms associated cambered airfoils such Walker upside down glider shown attached sketch Trim CL inverted cambered wing established solely CG location fact CM does vary angle attack CL provides mechanism stability higher trim CL CLx thus becomes numerically larger CM chord result negative nose down pitching moment develops lower trim CL CM chord becomes larger developing positive nose up pitching moment Shipp wing aerodynamically similar fact also must half outside loop before doing its thing suggests Can Continued page 12 10 Model Aviation h-K RUBBER STRIP FAI RUBBER ENDORSED BY BEST US RUBBER FLIERS MADE IN US SIZES 1/4 3/16 1/83/32 1/16 1mm THICK 042 SPOOLED GROSS WEIGHT 1 POUND PRICE -$1000 PER SPOOL PPD IN US ADDITIONAL SPOOLS $950 NEW PIRELLI SIZES 6mm 5mm 4mm BY 1mm PRICE $1400 PER HANK PPD IN US ADDITIONAL HAN KS $1350 SOLE US DISTRIBUTOR AND WORLD WIDE SALES FAl Model Supply U PO Box 3957 Torrance CA 90510 Inexpensive key word ACES new line R/C kits called Silver Series line offers unique combination value wide range versatility found todays R/C market until now cutting out biggest costs Labor furnish kit furnish labor allows us give top-quality product inexpensive price comparable $800 radios some its features SERVO REVERSAL SWITCI-IES--With jast flip switch tetco travel direction four primary chnonnls can reverted * INDEPENDENT THROW ADJUST-On til channels nmount tetoo ttasel can con trolled independently * FIFTH CHANNEL ADJUST--Servo position wheo retract switch either Up m Down positioo odependently adjustable * TRIM LOCATION VARIABLESfhe location trims hoildens discsetioo sos can hour standard trim crosmd trim n cotehination two * TRIM AUTHORITY PROGRAIdMABILITY--By rhanog plug-ic fined resistors amouotofmrvo excursion tnisor mooed programmable DUAL RATE.Switcbes udjnstment puss nrr famished provide DUAL RATE up three channels EXPONENTIAL RATE OPTIONThin pIng-in option provides non-linear snsoo trasel re lation stich muorment np three channels S 1795 * ELECTRONIC MIXER OPTIONWith plog-in modnle two functions can together either uni-direcnionally onhi-dbectionally $1195 * PROGRAMMABLE PUSH BUTTON OPTION--In-flight adjustable pm-programmed control surface moneweol way obtained push THE SILVER SEVEN $28L195 Full ni Cd system kit receiver four servos two classics :::::::' ine ITS HERE 1-1/2 SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER send 25 Catalog 34 span l7C power $1595 XQUAKCR FLASH 39 Wingspan $2495FLYLINE MODELS INC 2525 GORe AVENUE B Farman Moustique FAIRFAX VIRGINIA 22031 17031 573-2B3e L 1 CM AC I-I 511 4 cMaCllCLIOI MAclaltMAcll I-I AC true flat plate both surfaces similar finish made glide coherently Shipp wing would aerodynamically similar believe pitch oscillations key roll stability providing energy source react rolling forces would bet lot cash Neither should bet lot wire having same drag airfoil same airspeed No way John Brownlee Decatur AL so-called Shipp wing has caused controversy correspondence sub ject ever mentioned F 0 Some folks send little Styrofoam gliders reflex TE prove exposed TE Warrens effect reflex Butcoveredon both sides wing glides smoothest surface down after halfoutside loop f launched rougher side down Perhaps has reflex actiort Brownlee engineer rides herd ofF 0 s aerodynamic commentsthis simple letter him John Shipps wing flat cambered aerodynamically similar confess side shinier other may mean itis As toglidingaflatplate equally smooth sides dont guys try balsa sheet rectangle blob clay centerline atLE Will glide havent got time find outdo advise us Voice Past column evokes occasional memories somehow proves good portion ones life based recall Perhaps can stir memory today club far area us baptism magnificent sport RC flying am sure remember Plainview farmer Bergmans field oak tree managed hit least once during course flying season Nassau/Suffolk county line still deeply involved mini flying machines Five clubs operate within five-mile radius another managing stay out others hairOur present club called Whitman Flyers Perhaps bard around today would get kick out bunch us mingling birds nearby Bethpage reason another Ive absent activity nearly 25 years wonderful surprise return world RC filled sorts excellent equipment However now have acquainted myself sticks dual rates see buttons returning array functions may soon rival auto-pilot 747 can almost visualize day future arrive field portable armchair start planes electrically set flight plan Continued page 126 12 Model Aviation Cheals wiSh yost AeS dealer write oall foe eamptese details S5117151fl dflIdCcomplete cesslogs Sioo t 4fr1, \JejjJ$sogo lstCessMa ettarol F E IC Box 511 E 119W 19th Higginsville Mo 64037 816 584-7121 -werfree flight 6 Owning RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE Like Having Information 260 Manufacturers Catalogs Guide has illustrations descrip tions prices 2400 radio control items information industry master catalog organized indexed cross-indexed easy reference Included latest model cars sailboats power boats aircraft radio systems tools books building materials engines accessories New 6th EdItion has 280 81/2 x 11 pages information must serious modeler Suggested Retail $995 Better Hobby Shops Direct Yes rush copy new 6th edition Radio Control Buyers Guide Please check El Enclosed $1100 $995 retail plus $105 postage US Oanada Only dians send US Funds El Charge El Mastercharge D Visa Charge no__________________ Exp Date_________ Return H/c Buyers Guide 7 clifton House Olifton VA 22024 tient sold Bill Moore Anthony Kansas experiences graphical ly illustrate versatility design Bill Winter has asked relate no instructor kind available small village Bill three friends used Super Brig vehicle learn fly RC Although ever flown RC model bravely got together Sunday afternoon proceeded self instruct themselves Unable successfully take off dirt road flying least initially opted hand launch model after several ground loops Note recommend flying short grass hand launching Incredible may seem before sunset successfully taking off flying landing Super Brig! sure model exhibited some dinged wing tips scratched up nose several elastic bands popped off wheel pants long gone model nonetheless still flyable survived extraordinary flying session smoothing Out inevitable overcontrols beginners correcting its attitude getting re oriented forgiving errors flown model before would find story unbelievable must absolutely true single day highly stable extremely rugged relatively viceless model intro duced four total strangers joys hobby-sport love much know no higher recommendation prospective builder Timer Lid berg continued page 62 help clean lubricate timer Ignition electric models may have own peculiar characteristics provide own kinds satisfactions too Try might like em Note K Mart timers normally sell $496 bargain now marked down about $4 Other materials cited K&S aluminum sheet brass strip hobby shop Letters Editor continued page 12 before us happily punch away multiple functions little button transmitter visit area please join us day flying activities Vince Pacifico Plainview NY letter personal side Vince expressed some interesting thoughts hence its presence Besides often hit infamous oak tree Vince remember great guys names deleredand others Say hello Ships Pass Night just answering letters ed inquiry May MA about 1940 mystery biplane thought should take minute write thank-you note fine work days few others started hobby has source great satisfaction intervening years could 40 years beautiful model ever saw built Dean Barry designer biplane mentioned above red white green rubber pwd Caproni biplane made such impression can still picture 40 years later Awhile back tracked down plans 1 26 Model Aviation AAmco Inc have issued three NEW RIO kits last two years best challenged anyone industry BIG-H QUIIRAY 500 very newest RIO kit X RAY AAmco issue new kit just sake putting out another kit new kits well planned Modeler also create sales Dealers Distributors because R/O kits own selling!! WHAT IS NEXT? WATCH MR GUS modelers industry has need kit like MR GUS very long time Lou Andrews AAmco guy company will ssue Ek4 III I3AII IIO1X CO lIC ship pleasantly surprised see WW designer Knowing economic situation days probably thought plans like easy rather inspiration American youth quality work rates sincere thank 40 years late Can remember what plans/article paid days Paul N Mcllrath Cedar Rapids IA Fellows dont want seem brag letterfrom Mcllrath rare honorhe known respected old-time rubber fliers little things scale jobs Besides several Maxecuters have asked us about Caproni itilies thought Bergamaschi Caproni didnt remember guys have built rubber jobs mostly out MAN appar ently can recommend Caproni Also Grumman bipe Boeing F4B-4 anda Curriss SOC-i others made greatest impression upon designer Al though some designs like Daileys Fiat now win big things rate ourselves below Earl Stahl master simple light high perfor mance stuff know PS paid $40 $55 inked plans included Think Over first part letter devoted opinion television show recently aired major networks show am referring Ha waii Five-O show centered around use radio controlled model aircraft pull off extraordinary say least jewel heist believe ridiculous word two worst parts Showing radio controlled model aircraft being used flying bombs 2 Having Steve McGarretJack Lord national television referring models adult toys will spare rest details because far model aviation concerned ridiculous Model aviation enthusiasts needed show like Custer needed Indians second part relates ad appeared April issue MA inside back cover seems Brand referring Brand Bs product underpowered toy Underpowered standards reason upsets got started radio controlled aircraft May 78 first plane underpowered toys Maybe pattern flier would have lacked something beginner power knew what did fly very well teach myself Probably best things learn least taught making dead-stick landings finally advanced Senior Falcon under belt just have right approach fan aint turning Now whenever have make dead-stick landing am thankful experi ence underpowered toy gave point like see model aircraft referred toys whether 049 ARF Nosen Cub Steve McGarret manufacturer knocking anothers product last place should done allowed fine magazine Model viation R B Ryman Harrisonburg VA Hear hear Wefully agree No model toy kids would need shrinks editor has no control over ads AMA industry should have conscience board dont see can done Consider FOX NIG * 15000 rpm 8-4 * Weight 5-112 ounces * Bore 650 * Stroke 600 * Displacement 19 Fox 19 RC Fox Silencer available fit No 90222 Size B @ $795 American-Made Engines Its just plain bearing engine saves lots bucks FOX 19 delivers power greater baffle 19 have ever testedand sur passes some Schneurle 19 engines Ball bearings nice fancy carburetors neat price no object timeproven powerplant runs throttles idles league 19s costing twice price Thats lot savel Its find Fox products field flying action FMFG Co 5305 TOWSON AVE FORT SMITH ARK 72901 OX Inside. DATA PACKS.Dave Platts latest addition help scale modeler pack contains average 20 color photos subject plane tiful sharp-focus CLOSE-UP photos 5 x 3/j size Color balance has carefully controlled accuracy hard-to-get details cockpit interiors engines landing gears etc Use building contest presentation Dave Platt kits & accessories.flrst choice worlds top RC Scale modelers Let us help become expert LIGHTPLANE5 Piper cob cabio T,boleot Voikplep SF5 Miio Moogor Autto SNSA lelando MULTI-WINGS Sookor Jooooeioto Pitto S-PA ltothoon Pitto SPA Jubilee Doo Pitto S-i Snitty Pitto S-i 5P floe Moth- ed floe Moth poilovo floor Moth cooootogo Avo Tutor Fajeop Soodtth WW Fobbo TripIon Moraoe Saulnior ponasol 5iatol F2B Fighte Soporih cornei Sopoot Pop Sopoith Pop eplicO 37 subjects far niore b researches Regular packs $1995 Mini packs 10 pics $995 postpaid WW II Noot Aooricoo AT-6 Soolot B-i7 NooirAroricar 5-25 Fiotoit StorS Mo tOt Hoiokoi iii Sue Foo PB U Soo Foro TT 20 Horrioaoe FoOco Fioflo Spitlio lo Spttro Vb 5pttro iX Scale model kits Accessories Retract Systems Pilots now Data Packs WI 7 oave mI tt ivuodel S Inc 6940 NW 15th Street 0 Plantation Florida 33313 Dave Platt products ore sold ONLY us directly youTelephone 305/557-4861 Hot Line 501 6461656 August 1980 127 Outside Story
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/08
Page Numbers: 10, 12, 126, 127
Xetters te thediter letters will carefully considered general interest used Send Model Aviation 815 15th St NW Washington DC 20005 Delta Darts Forever Enclosed please find photograph something really exciting class 7th graders Southwood Jr High South San Francisco en joying Delta Darts have just finished never made anything before bit apprehensive start project after kits started go together could stop Talk about motivation interest hope such photograph will inspire other modelers get involved youth/model aviation program during up coming year have assisted construction over 20 Delta Darts know greatest instructions both English Spanishthe materials good teacher guide/lesson plan short materials available kids Old McDonald farm farm ha soma Darts Dart hara Dart thara avarywhara Da.. thara massaga eager learn people can put two together make work readers Perhaps can use photo part editorial future hobby positive effect readers can have youth community Richard Pearsall San Francisco CA Delta Dart kits include teachers guide/lesson plan referred package inten4d teachers has such information extra material required modelers available 4M4 Headquarters mci dentally control-line beginners project similar purpose Delta Darts will soon released will revolutionary CL circles DD free flight 4n out standingfeature model builtflat board does have lifted until controlsystem attached LiketheDD looks differentand different Developed 1M4 concept years think tank Piper Pawnee just finished scratch-built B model Piper Pawnee Used old Bird plans start it. leadingme wrong. get much literature plane 1 could Piper. dont think will jump anymore scratch work much headaches trouble Took almost two years build Would get disgusted times wanted stop Thank goodness worth it. turned out beautiful Weighs tad over 7 pounds Span 72 fuselage length 46 chord 10 Widest part fuselage 6 Plane made balsa hasdwood fiberglass cowling Boy turned out bugger make Model silked used Pactra Aero gloss dope paint Powered Enya 60111 Semco Pitts muffler radio 79 7C Kraft CB tailwheel assembly Dash has full instruments Pilot has helmet carved out wood sanded fiberglassed painted Also pilot wasnt tall enough see over dash end pilot up about inch Williams Brothers eader goes underneath wing middle fuselage pictures taken Just thought would drop line us down South arent sitting hands tell little about plane Ijust finished Robert Brown PO Box 109 Unadilla GA 31091 wish build another guys airplane know must excellent Thepixspeakfor themselves congratulate Bob giving us pleasure address included because know guys will wish write him Also because hope some other magazine will pick up lovely projectour inventory too heavy accept itthough Bob made no offer Merely wanted us enjoy Sbipps WingAgain response June column FO moments moment arms associated cambered airfoils such Walker upside down glider shown attached sketch Trim CL inverted cambered wing established solely CG location fact CM does vary angle attack CL provides mechanism stability higher trim CL CLx thus becomes numerically larger CM chord result negative nose down pitching moment develops lower trim CL CM chord becomes larger developing positive nose up pitching moment Shipp wing aerodynamically similar fact also must half outside loop before doing its thing suggests Can Continued page 12 10 Model Aviation h-K RUBBER STRIP FAI RUBBER ENDORSED BY BEST US RUBBER FLIERS MADE IN US SIZES 1/4 3/16 1/83/32 1/16 1mm THICK 042 SPOOLED GROSS WEIGHT 1 POUND PRICE -$1000 PER SPOOL PPD IN US ADDITIONAL SPOOLS $950 NEW PIRELLI SIZES 6mm 5mm 4mm BY 1mm PRICE $1400 PER HANK PPD IN US ADDITIONAL HAN KS $1350 SOLE US DISTRIBUTOR AND WORLD WIDE SALES FAl Model Supply U PO Box 3957 Torrance CA 90510 Inexpensive key word ACES new line R/C kits called Silver Series line offers unique combination value wide range versatility found todays R/C market until now cutting out biggest costs Labor furnish kit furnish labor allows us give top-quality product inexpensive price comparable $800 radios some its features SERVO REVERSAL SWITCI-IES--With jast flip switch tetco travel direction four primary chnonnls can reverted * INDEPENDENT THROW ADJUST-On til channels nmount tetoo ttasel can con trolled independently * FIFTH CHANNEL ADJUST--Servo position wheo retract switch either Up m Down positioo odependently adjustable * TRIM LOCATION VARIABLESfhe location trims hoildens discsetioo sos can hour standard trim crosmd trim n cotehination two * TRIM AUTHORITY PROGRAIdMABILITY--By rhanog plug-ic fined resistors amouotofmrvo excursion tnisor mooed programmable DUAL RATE.Switcbes udjnstment puss nrr famished provide DUAL RATE up three channels EXPONENTIAL RATE OPTIONThin pIng-in option provides non-linear snsoo trasel re lation stich muorment np three channels S 1795 * ELECTRONIC MIXER OPTIONWith plog-in modnle two functions can together either uni-direcnionally onhi-dbectionally $1195 * PROGRAMMABLE PUSH BUTTON OPTION--In-flight adjustable pm-programmed control surface moneweol way obtained push THE SILVER SEVEN $28L195 Full ni Cd system kit receiver four servos two classics :::::::' ine ITS HERE 1-1/2 SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER send 25 Catalog 34 span l7C power $1595 XQUAKCR FLASH 39 Wingspan $2495FLYLINE MODELS INC 2525 GORe AVENUE B Farman Moustique FAIRFAX VIRGINIA 22031 17031 573-2B3e L 1 CM AC I-I 511 4 cMaCllCLIOI MAclaltMAcll I-I AC true flat plate both surfaces similar finish made glide coherently Shipp wing would aerodynamically similar believe pitch oscillations key roll stability providing energy source react rolling forces would bet lot cash Neither should bet lot wire having same drag airfoil same airspeed No way John Brownlee Decatur AL so-called Shipp wing has caused controversy correspondence sub ject ever mentioned F 0 Some folks send little Styrofoam gliders reflex TE prove exposed TE Warrens effect reflex Butcoveredon both sides wing glides smoothest surface down after halfoutside loop f launched rougher side down Perhaps has reflex actiort Brownlee engineer rides herd ofF 0 s aerodynamic commentsthis simple letter him John Shipps wing flat cambered aerodynamically similar confess side shinier other may mean itis As toglidingaflatplate equally smooth sides dont guys try balsa sheet rectangle blob clay centerline atLE Will glide havent got time find outdo advise us Voice Past column evokes occasional memories somehow proves good portion ones life based recall Perhaps can stir memory today club far area us baptism magnificent sport RC flying am sure remember Plainview farmer Bergmans field oak tree managed hit least once during course flying season Nassau/Suffolk county line still deeply involved mini flying machines Five clubs operate within five-mile radius another managing stay out others hairOur present club called Whitman Flyers Perhaps bard around today would get kick out bunch us mingling birds nearby Bethpage reason another Ive absent activity nearly 25 years wonderful surprise return world RC filled sorts excellent equipment However now have acquainted myself sticks dual rates see buttons returning array functions may soon rival auto-pilot 747 can almost visualize day future arrive field portable armchair start planes electrically set flight plan Continued page 126 12 Model Aviation Cheals wiSh yost AeS dealer write oall foe eamptese details S5117151fl dflIdCcomplete cesslogs Sioo t 4fr1, \JejjJ$sogo lstCessMa ettarol F E IC Box 511 E 119W 19th Higginsville Mo 64037 816 584-7121 -werfree flight 6 Owning RADIO CONTROL BUYERS GUIDE Like Having Information 260 Manufacturers Catalogs Guide has illustrations descrip tions prices 2400 radio control items information industry master catalog organized indexed cross-indexed easy reference Included latest model cars sailboats power boats aircraft radio systems tools books building materials engines accessories New 6th EdItion has 280 81/2 x 11 pages information must serious modeler Suggested Retail $995 Better Hobby Shops Direct Yes rush copy new 6th edition Radio Control Buyers Guide Please check El Enclosed $1100 $995 retail plus $105 postage US Oanada Only dians send US Funds El Charge El Mastercharge D Visa Charge no__________________ Exp Date_________ Return H/c Buyers Guide 7 clifton House Olifton VA 22024 tient sold Bill Moore Anthony Kansas experiences graphical ly illustrate versatility design Bill Winter has asked relate no instructor kind available small village Bill three friends used Super Brig vehicle learn fly RC Although ever flown RC model bravely got together Sunday afternoon proceeded self instruct themselves Unable successfully take off dirt road flying least initially opted hand launch model after several ground loops Note recommend flying short grass hand launching Incredible may seem before sunset successfully taking off flying landing Super Brig! sure model exhibited some dinged wing tips scratched up nose several elastic bands popped off wheel pants long gone model nonetheless still flyable survived extraordinary flying session smoothing Out inevitable overcontrols beginners correcting its attitude getting re oriented forgiving errors flown model before would find story unbelievable must absolutely true single day highly stable extremely rugged relatively viceless model intro duced four total strangers joys hobby-sport love much know no higher recommendation prospective builder Timer Lid berg continued page 62 help clean lubricate timer Ignition electric models may have own peculiar characteristics provide own kinds satisfactions too Try might like em Note K Mart timers normally sell $496 bargain now marked down about $4 Other materials cited K&S aluminum sheet brass strip hobby shop Letters Editor continued page 12 before us happily punch away multiple functions little button transmitter visit area please join us day flying activities Vince Pacifico Plainview NY letter personal side Vince expressed some interesting thoughts hence its presence Besides often hit infamous oak tree Vince remember great guys names deleredand others Say hello Ships Pass Night just answering letters ed inquiry May MA about 1940 mystery biplane thought should take minute write thank-you note fine work days few others started hobby has source great satisfaction intervening years could 40 years beautiful model ever saw built Dean Barry designer biplane mentioned above red white green rubber pwd Caproni biplane made such impression can still picture 40 years later Awhile back tracked down plans 1 26 Model Aviation AAmco Inc have issued three NEW RIO kits last two years best challenged anyone industry BIG-H QUIIRAY 500 very newest RIO kit X RAY AAmco issue new kit just sake putting out another kit new kits well planned Modeler also create sales Dealers Distributors because R/O kits own selling!! WHAT IS NEXT? WATCH MR GUS modelers industry has need kit like MR GUS very long time Lou Andrews AAmco guy company will ssue Ek4 III I3AII IIO1X CO lIC ship pleasantly surprised see WW designer Knowing economic situation days probably thought plans like easy rather inspiration American youth quality work rates sincere thank 40 years late Can remember what plans/article paid days Paul N Mcllrath Cedar Rapids IA Fellows dont want seem brag letterfrom Mcllrath rare honorhe known respected old-time rubber fliers little things scale jobs Besides several Maxecuters have asked us about Caproni itilies thought Bergamaschi Caproni didnt remember guys have built rubber jobs mostly out MAN appar ently can recommend Caproni Also Grumman bipe Boeing F4B-4 anda Curriss SOC-i others made greatest impression upon designer Al though some designs like Daileys Fiat now win big things rate ourselves below Earl Stahl master simple light high perfor mance stuff know PS paid $40 $55 inked plans included Think Over first part letter devoted opinion television show recently aired major networks show am referring Ha waii Five-O show centered around use radio controlled model aircraft pull off extraordinary say least jewel heist believe ridiculous word two worst parts Showing radio controlled model aircraft being used flying bombs 2 Having Steve McGarretJack Lord national television referring models adult toys will spare rest details because far model aviation concerned ridiculous Model aviation enthusiasts needed show like Custer needed Indians second part relates ad appeared April issue MA inside back cover seems Brand referring Brand Bs product underpowered toy Underpowered standards reason upsets got started radio controlled aircraft May 78 first plane underpowered toys Maybe pattern flier would have lacked something beginner power knew what did fly very well teach myself Probably best things learn least taught making dead-stick landings finally advanced Senior Falcon under belt just have right approach fan aint turning Now whenever have make dead-stick landing am thankful experi ence underpowered toy gave point like see model aircraft referred toys whether 049 ARF Nosen Cub Steve McGarret manufacturer knocking anothers product last place should done allowed fine magazine Model viation R B Ryman Harrisonburg VA Hear hear Wefully agree No model toy kids would need shrinks editor has no control over ads AMA industry should have conscience board dont see can done Consider FOX NIG * 15000 rpm 8-4 * Weight 5-112 ounces * Bore 650 * Stroke 600 * Displacement 19 Fox 19 RC Fox Silencer available fit No 90222 Size B @ $795 American-Made Engines Its just plain bearing engine saves lots bucks FOX 19 delivers power greater baffle 19 have ever testedand sur passes some Schneurle 19 engines Ball bearings nice fancy carburetors neat price no object timeproven powerplant runs throttles idles league 19s costing twice price Thats lot savel Its find Fox products field flying action FMFG Co 5305 TOWSON AVE FORT SMITH ARK 72901 OX Inside. DATA PACKS.Dave Platts latest addition help scale modeler pack contains average 20 color photos subject plane tiful sharp-focus CLOSE-UP photos 5 x 3/j size Color balance has carefully controlled accuracy hard-to-get details cockpit interiors engines landing gears etc Use building contest presentation Dave Platt kits & accessories.flrst choice worlds top RC Scale modelers Let us help become expert LIGHTPLANE5 Piper cob cabio T,boleot Voikplep SF5 Miio Moogor Autto SNSA lelando MULTI-WINGS Sookor Jooooeioto Pitto S-PA ltothoon Pitto SPA Jubilee Doo Pitto S-i Snitty Pitto S-i 5P floe Moth- ed floe Moth poilovo floor Moth cooootogo Avo Tutor Fajeop Soodtth WW Fobbo TripIon Moraoe Saulnior ponasol 5iatol F2B Fighte Soporih cornei Sopoot Pop Sopoith Pop eplicO 37 subjects far niore b researches Regular packs $1995 Mini packs 10 pics $995 postpaid WW II Noot Aooricoo AT-6 Soolot B-i7 NooirAroricar 5-25 Fiotoit StorS Mo tOt Hoiokoi iii Sue Foo PB U Soo Foro TT 20 Horrioaoe FoOco Fioflo Spitlio lo Spttro Vb 5pttro iX Scale model kits Accessories Retract Systems Pilots now Data Packs WI 7 oave mI tt ivuodel S Inc 6940 NW 15th Street 0 Plantation Florida 33313 Dave Platt products ore sold ONLY us directly youTelephone 305/557-4861 Hot Line 501 6461656 August 1980 127 Outside Story